"I'd rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."

-Steve McQueen

Craig settles into firing position and, quickly settling his sights on the disabled BMP-2, launches his second HEAT round. The rocket impacts a few meters from the IFV's front, left quarter, errupting in an impressive rolling fireball. The sound of the explosion is equally impressive. Unfortunately, the exploding warhead does not appear to have done any damage to the BMP. (Craig -1 RPG rocket)

As the BMP's turret rotates to bring its main gun and coax to bear on the firing signature of Craig's RPG-16, Thor pops out of cover just long enough to fire his LAW. The LAW's slightly smaller HEAT warhead detonates in almost the same spot the RPG round hit just moments earlier. (Thor - 1 M72 LAW)

While Craig and Thor were taking on the BMP, Jan, Tucker, and Minh were attempting to provide suppressive fire. With all of the lead flying and the percussive blasts of the exploding rockets, it's really hard to tell if any of the outgoing rounds are finding their mark. Tucker, though, is pretty sure that one of his shots just broke an RPK gunner's arm. (Tucker -6 rounds, Minh -2 rounds, Jan - 2 rounds).

The BMP fires off another burst of cannon fire at Craig's position. 30mm HE rounds explode in showers of glowing shrapnel and blasted concrete. Craig had just displaced and somehow avoids getting hit badly. It's a close call, though. Craig feels something warm and wet trickling down his upper back. At first he thinks it's just sweat but after reaching up to make sure, his hand comes away red. It appears he's sustained a fairly superficial wound to the back of his neck. The BMP almost has him pegged now. To expose himself from his current position would be extremely risky. The BMP's gunner bravely fights on from inside his hobbled steel mount, despite the fire of at least two AT gunners.

Mariusz fires off a couple of rounds at the shape of an enemy soldier before ducking into cover. He removes the pin on a smoke grenade and throws it as far as he can over the wall towards the enemy force. (Mariusz -2 rounds & 1 smoke grenade). Dawid sweeps the building to the east with a long burst of fire, attempting to forstall a flanking attempt from that quarter. Dawid picks up the gun and follows the displacing Mariusz, his ersatz ammunition carrier. (Dawid -10 rounds)

On the group's southern flank, an squad-strength enemy flanking attempt is already well underway. Ondar and Warren have culled the enemy squad a bit, but the half dozen or so survivors continue to fire and manouver aggressively, slowly but steadily gaining ground. (Ondar -1 round)

The main enemy group directly to the east, facing the party's center, is more or less pinned down by the party's fire. The group to the northeast seems to have lost heart after their covering BTR took a direct RPG hit to its turret. You can occasionally make out its large caliber MG ammo cooking off in the background of the firefight. The small enemy group to the south, their fighting spirit apparently bolstered by the BMP's valiant stand, is the biggest threat at the moment.


Next Moves?


Updated Tac-Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...46,0.008234&z=18

In reply to Cap'n Rae (msg #2):


Tucker will continue to pound out rounds from his M-16A2 until they get ready to displace.  Once the order to displace is given by Konrad, he will fire his grenade launcher at the biggest concentration of troops or vehicles to where it would do the most damage.  "POUR IT ON 'EM," he yells out as he continues to put burst fire downrange at their pursuers.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [21/30] / M-203 [HEDP]
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Engaging ground targets with burst fire
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Lying prone on the cold ground, Craig didn't move a muscle. He couldn't see the BMP having crawled off before the grenade had struck but when the top of the brick wall exploded over him he guessed he had missed. His upper half was still covered by his scrim he just hoped they where not pausing to adjust their aim.


Dawids Team
Playing dead

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 2x30(1/1 HE)+ 3 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (0/1 HEAT) + 1 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Disgusted at the terrible shot at the dragon, Thor discarded the empty tube and recovered Mjollnir to his shoulder.
Searching across the broken ground, he acquired a target and prepared to end their miserable life.
"FORTY MILL AT DRAGON!" he screamed realising that besides the pinned Sutherland and his RPG, grenade launchers were the only weapon available with any hope of dealing with the BMP.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Aiming Mjollnir at a grenadier, machinegunnner or leader type (in that order of preference)
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (9/10) + 4x10 + 1x6
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Warren was concerned at the bad luck the AT gunners seemed to be having.  With the squad running out of options, he longed for his GLTD, which he had left with the 10th, and a nice juicy 500 pound LGB...

Snapping back to reality, he focuses on the southernmost flanking group.  He continues to take single shots at targets as they present themselves.  He also says to Ondar, "We should be prepared to move."


Jeff Warren
Engaging targets in southernmost group
AK-103 w/ POSP4x24 [15/30]

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Rising up from behind his cover amongst the structures at the zoo, Bayer levels his weapon in the direction of the BMP and aims. After an adjustment for range, he then fires off the grenade launcher towards the vehicle.

Bayer
Center
Firing 40mm HEDP at BMP

"BOSS!  YOU FIRE YOURS, I'LL FIRE MINE NEXT, THEN WE'LL DISPLACE!"

"Craig!  You hit bad?" Jan yelled to his team mate while glancing in his direction.  He was effectively the team medic but needed to be an infantryman at the moment so tending Craig would have to wait for a few seconds.  Jan figured that if Craig was wounded badly he would have been screaming in pain and that if he was quiet it meant that Craig was either keeping quiet or dead.  Jan hoped it was the former!

Noticing that Konrad and Tuck were firing their grenade launchers at the BMP Jan selected a different target as he still had an HE round loaded.  The biggest infantry threat seemed to be the group to the south east as they had a light machinegun of some kind.  He levelled the grenade launcher in the direction of that group, aiming ideally for the area of the light machinegun and then fired the HE round at them.  After firing he immediately ducked into cover and reloaded with an HEDP round in case it was necessary to fire another one at any of the vehicles.


Jan
Firing an HE round from his M203 at the squad of infantry with the LSW or LMG to the SE of their position.
F88 Steyr AUG (27/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HE - 9x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
PM-84 submachine gun w/suppressor (20/25 rounds) - slung on shoulder
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x2
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

Mariusz watched the smoke start to swirl from his grenade as he turned to Dawid and said, "Do you need any ammo yet?"

He waited to hear Dawid's answer and supply him with another belt if he needed it. If Dawid was happy with the ammo he had left he intended to fire a few shots at the group nearest the BMP.

Mariusz
Tantal 28/30
4xfrag
Waiting for Dawid to call for ammo
Or
Firing a few rounds at the enemy

In reply to Mariusz Tokarski (msg #10):

"I have enough, let me know if the BMP turns its turret in our direction! But I don't think it can see us very well."

Mariusz had picked a worthy position to relocate to, at least it didn't seem to be directly in the BMP's line of fire.

He continued firing at the northern group, hoping to break them so they would move away, leaving a corridor open to the north.


Dawid
PKM (90/85)
Left Flank
Firing bursts of suppressive fire at northern group.

Selecting an advancing figure coming up from the South, Quyen aims and stradies her breathing. When she hears her team leader shout for more fire, she snaps off four shots in quick succession.

Quyen
AK74 (25/30)
Tucker's Team
Firing one aimed + three quick shots

Ondar's [NPC'ed] rifle isn't well suited to automatic fire but he sees that his precision fire isn't stopping the enemy flankers. He flips the selector switch on his marksman's rifle to automatic and fires off a burst at an enemy runner. Someone has to drop back a bit and make sure the enemy can't loop around or roll up the group's right flank.

"Cover me!"

He rises to a crouch and begins to run, bent at the waste, towards a cluster of tree stumps about 20m to the southwest of his current position.

Dawid squeezes off another long burst at the group to the northeast. The tracers whipping past the corner of the building there, coupled with the rounds digging sizeable divots in the corner wall, seems to have disuaded the enemy squad from advancing past their cover, temporarily halting the attempted flanking manouver in its tracks. (Dawid -10 rounds)

Dawid and Mariusz watch as the nose of the second BTR-80 emerges from behind the eoadside building. It stops as soon as its turret achieves line-of-sight on the zoo building acting as the focal point of the intruders defensive line. Dawid's MG bullets carom off of the BTR's steel nose and side armor. Its coaxial MG opens up, peppering the building with fire. It seems like its firing more at the building than on any definite human targets. (Dawid -10 rounds)

Several men sprint past the BTR, running to cover, attempting to jump-start the northern end of the pincers movement.

Meanhwile, Konrad takes aim at the BMP-2 and lobs a 40mm HEDP at it. The grenade hits the turret with a flash. White smoke seeps out of the apperture from which the BMP's coaxial MG portrudes. The BMP doesn't return the fire. Perhaps the surviving crew have decided that discretion is the better part of valor. Tucker covers the Hauptman, firing off four rounds and a shooter in the enemy's center group. (Konrad -1 HEDP; Tucker -3 rounds)). Thor, meanwhile, continues to search for targets in the enemy's center. It takes a while to find someone worth shooting at. (Turn spent searching/aiming)

At the southern end of the party's defensive line, Ondar and Warren continue to try to hold back the arm of the southern pincers. Warren fires a pair of single shots and an enemy sprinting to cover. The man dives behind a large stump and Jeff is fairly certain he missed with both shots. Ondar fires a five-round burst at another sprinter before rising up out of cover and running to the southwest to extend the defensive line to mirror the flankers. He drops midstride, stitched up the middle by a tight burst of RPK fire. (Warren -2 rounds; Ondar -5 rounds)

Minh and Jan recognize the danger to the southern end of the party's defenses and adjusts their focus to meet the threat. Minh fires off four rounds at an enemy rifleman but doesn't not appear to register any hits as the man keeps firing. Jan has better luck, dropping a 40mm HE grenade within a meter or two of an enemy RPK gunner, putting him out of action. (Minh -4 rounds; Jan -1 HE)


Next Moves?
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Bayer drops behind his cover once he'd observed his grenade impact, leaving the next shot to be taken by Tucker. "Reloading." he says quietly, but just loud enough for Tuck to hear him.

Hearing Ondar shout about moving, Bayer hollers back from behind his cover, "Hold your position!" Not getting a reply, he says, "Dammit... Jan Quyen, shift your fire to the right and support Warren and Ondar. Stay in place!"

As the empty 40mm casing is popped out of the launcher, he uses his hand to next toggle the radio transmit switch, "Dawid. Sitrep. Do you have the left flank enemy held? Status on enemy AFVs on your side? Over."

Bayer
Reloading/Communicating (-1 40mm HEDP)
Center - down behind cover
This message was last edited by the player at 01:13, Tue 24 Aug 2010.

Robert also takes aim at the damaged BMP once he sees that Konrad's round hit the turret and there was no return fire.  As long as his suggestion is still in play, he yells to the others just before firing, "ROUND OUT!  DISPLACE!"  Tucker fires the HEDP round at the BMP hoping for good results and then he will displace once the round is out (unless he has to wait for the next round).

TUCKER
TUCKER
M-16A2 [18/30] / M-203 [HEDP]
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Engaging BMP with HEDP round, then displacing with the other members of his team

"Foot soldiers pinned down, BTR still active!"

He refrained from shooting at the bow of the APC further. It wouldn't do any good, and it might draw attention to them. Otherwise, the crew of the buttoned-up APC would have a difficult time seeing them through periscopes, even if they pulled forward.

"Let's relocate to the north, get out of line of sight from the BTR and stall any flankers."

He gathered the PKM and crawled off without coming into the open, Mariusz hopefully in tow.


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM GPMG (70/100 + 85)
Left flank
Displacing a little more northwards.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:29, Wed 25 Aug 2010.

Mariusz got as low to the ground as he could and followed Dawid to the next firing position.

At the sound of Jan's voice Craig jabs a thumbs up from under his scrim, “I'm fuckin peachy”. As he turns to focus on the BMP, he catches sight of the running men in front of the BTR-80.

Moving slightly in the dirt, he raises the AK-74/BG-15 combo higher up on his shoulder and aims at the middle of the group. He leads his aim on one of the men in the centre, taking his time he finally fires the under-slung grenade launcher.

As the grenade spins out in a low arch he slightly lowers the barrel of the AK-74 ready to start squeezing off shots from the cover of the partially collapsed brick wall. He tries to stay as hidden as possible using gaps in the bricks and his scrim to hide his signature.



Dawids Team
Firing on the northern pincer near the BTR-80

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 2x30(1/1 HE)+ 3 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (0/1 HEAT) + 1 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
This message was last edited by the player at 09:34, Wed 25 Aug 2010.

"Man down!" Jeff shouts to his comrades to the north.  It is loud enough to be heard, but clear and void of any overexcitement.  Jeff adjusts his position ever so slightly so as to not be firing from the same spot, and thus be focused in on.  He does not however, break cover and expose himself at any point.

While doing so, he keys his radio, and says coolly over the handset, "Hailstorm 1, this is Tornado 1.  Thunder 1 is down near my position.  Be advised there are too many hostiles here for me to reach him on my own."  Although Jeff was still a newcomer to the team, he had felt some attachment to the Tuvan.  Probably his constant exposure to Russian culture.

After settling in a new spot, Jeff continues to engage the southern group.


Jeff Warren
Slight reposition, Engaging south group with single shots
AK-103w/POSP4x24 (unsuppressed at present) [13/30]

This message was last edited by the player at 15:32, Wed 25 Aug 2010.

Jan's grin at Craig's black humour, even in the middle of a firefight, disappeared as he firstly heard Jeff's shout and then his radio transmission.

Jan had been about to reload his M203 with a HEAT grenade but changed his mind.  "Konrad," he called to his commander.  "I'm going to check on Alexei!"  He then half crawled, half ran at a crouch towards the fallen man, pausing a couple of times to fire pairs of single shots at the squad to the south.  He was certain that he had done some damage with the HE grenade and he wanted to keep their heads down.


Jan
Moving to Alexei and firing two pairs of single shots at the squad to the south as he moves.
F88 Steyr AUG (27/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (0/1 HE - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
PM-84 submachine gun w/suppressor (20/25 rounds) - slung on shoulder
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x2
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

The enemy infantry rushing past the nose of the BTR to the northeast dash forward en masse as the wheeled APC continues to spray the zoo buildings with PKT fire. Craig attempts to put a halt to the aggressive flanking move with a 40mm HE grenade. He pulls the trigger and watches the grenade sail towards the enemy infantry. He loses it in the ground clutter near his moving targets but the expected explosion never materializes. For some reason, the grenade must not have armed. He squeezes off a few single shots at the running enemy but does not appear to register any hits. [Craig -1 HE grenade & -3 rounds]

Thor is waiting when the enemy infantry start their foward dash. He leads a heavily laden LMG'er and pulls the trigger. The Barrett kicks hard and the target is knocked sideways off his feet. After he hits the ground, he doesn't move. Dieter follows Thor's lead, knocking another enemy runner to the ground with a single shot. His target, however, scrambles behind a tree stump. [Thor -1 round; Dieter -1 round]

Dawid and Mariusz begin crawling towards the north, attempting to get into a better position to stop the northern arm of the enemy pincers. The only way to get out of the BTR's line of fire is to enter the zoo building or curl around behind the structure, using it for cover. [I need a route]

The nothern pincers movement sputters to a halt under Thor and Dieter's precision fire. The remaining half-dozen or so enemy infantry go to ground and begin returning fire from cover.

Tucker sends another 40mm HEDP grenade towards the damaged BMP-2 in a shallow arc. It impacts against the BMP's turret, exploding in nearly the same spot where Konrad's earlier HEDP grenade had hit. A couple of seconds later, puffs of white smoke and pulsing streamers of sparks start shooting from the BMP's PKT apperture. It appears that the coaxial ammunition is cooking off in the internal feed aparatus. This must certainly make life inside the turret untenable, likely removing the immobilized BMP as a threat. [Tucker -1 HEDP]

Hearing Warren's ominous radio report, Jan displaces, heading south to join the beleagured sniper group and firing as he goes. He attracts a few rounds in return but nothing accurate enough to do any damage. He dives to the ground a few meters from Warren and locates Ondar, a dozen or so meters to his right (south). The Tuvan commando sits up in full view of the remaining enemy, patting himself down. He appears stunned and/or disoriented. Moments later, the fire of 3-5 enemy riflemen starts kicking up mud and slush all around him. Wood splinters explode from a nearby tree trunk. [Jan -3 rounds]

The enemy's center group has dwindled in strength to two or three riflemen who periodically fire a few AK rounds towards the party's positions around the primate house. After making rapid innitial progress, the northern flanker group has stalled momentarily. Their supporting BTR, however, remains a threat. The southern flanker group is down to less than a half-dozen effectives and seem content to stay put and rake the party's right flank with rifle fire. At the moment, most of their attention seems to be focussed on the dazed and confused Ondar.


Next Moves?

Updated Tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...46,0.008234&z=18

Remember to keep your personal ammo up to date!
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:28, Thu 26 Aug 2010.

From cover Craig reloads the grenade launcher. He continues to fire on the northern flank, single shots at any muzzle flashes. If any of the barons men continue their movement he would fire on them as a priority.

The BTR was probably too small of a target at the moment but if it moved forward he would try to engage it with the RPG.


Dawids Team
Firing on the northern infantry

AK-74/BG-15 (27/30) + 2x30(1/1 HE)+ 2 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (0/1 HEAT) + 1 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
This message was last edited by the player at 00:36, Fri 27 Aug 2010.

They move around the monkey building, then fire suppression at the NE group.


Dawid
PKM (70/100 + 85
Moving, then firing.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:10, Thu 26 Aug 2010.

Mariusz followed Dawid.

Undeterred by the lack of kills, Quyen continues to fire a steady rate of shots into the advancing enemy. Still hugging the solid cover next to Tucker, she fires three more quick rounds at one of the enemy riflemen in the center group.

Quyen
AK74 (21/30)
Next to Tucker
Continuing to fire (x3 quick)
This message was last edited by the player at 21:50, Thu 26 Aug 2010.

Tucker was just about ready to move out when he saw Minh still in her position and continuing to fire at the enemy troops.  "I GUESS WE'RE STAYING THEN?" he yells out as he comes back down and drops the empty HEDP casing out of the grenade launcher and pops in a fresh HE round, closing the breech.  If there is time, Tucker will continue to fire his weapon at select targets of opportunity that present themselves.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [18/30] / M-203 [HE]
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Relaoding M-203 launcher with HE round and then engaging ground targets with burst fire
This message was last edited by the player at 02:27, Sat 28 Aug 2010.

"Alexi!  Get in cover!  You're not dead yet!" Jan yelled as he brought his rifle to his shoulder and fired a rapid series of single shots at the enemy riflemen to his south who were firing at Ondar.  Though he was trying to hit the Baron's soldiers his main concern was to suppress them, aiming to dissuade them from firing at Alexi and giving his comrade a chance to make it to cover without being hit.

He stayed in the cover Jeff had selected, near to the CIA Agent, and hoped that it would provide sufficient protection from any fire he drew as a result of his own shots.  He could hear from Tuck's yells that he certainly thought that it was time to withdraw and Jan was starting to agree.  If they could knock out the remaining BTR to the north without any casualties then their brief stand too would have certainly been a success!


Jan
Firing 5 single shots (if possible) at the 3 to 5 enemy riflemen who are firing at Alexi.
F88 Steyr AUG (24/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (0/1 HE - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
PM-84 submachine gun w/suppressor (20/25 rounds) - slung on shoulder
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x2
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster
This message was last edited by the player at 18:55, Fri 27 Aug 2010.

Jeff is surprised to see Alexei still moving.  Immediately after Jan arrives and begins to shout at Ondar, Jeff produces one of his own Soviet RDG-3 Smoke grenades, and tosses it (unactivated) to Jan.  He then returns to his sights, and continues to engage the southern group.  Between shots he calls to Jan "Toss the smoke if you can reach him.  I'll keep them suppressed"


Jeff Warren
Continuing to engage South Group
AK103w/POSP4x24 [13/30} + 10 mags
4 RGO-5 Frag Grenades, 2 RGD-3 Smoke Grenades (1 to Jan)
Sig P220 Holstered + 3 mags

This message was last edited by the player at 20:39, Fri 27 Aug 2010.

Picking up the un-activated smoke grenade from where it had landed, after Jeff had lobbed it to him, Jan changed his plan and pulled the pin before carefully throwing the grenade between the squad of riflemen to the south and Alexi, aiming to give him some cover.

After throwing the grenade he quickly snatched up his rifle again to join Jeff in firing at the enemy soldiers firing at Alexi.


Jan
Changing actions and throwing Jeff's smoke grenade to provide some cover for Alexi before firing single shots at the remains of the squad to the south (if there is time).
F88 Steyr AUG (24/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (0/1 HE - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
PM-84 submachine gun w/suppressor (20/25 rounds) - slung on shoulder
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x2
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

Dawid and Mariusz crawl behind the primate house. On his own innitiative, Woj follows close on their heels. Once behind the relative cover of the crumbling and oft-pierced walls, the trio rises to their feet and crouch-runs to the northwest corner of the building. They plop down in defilade and set up the PKM to stop any further enemy movement to the west. It's a good position, offering them cover from the BTR's PKT while allowing them to fire on the enemy dismounts who are now starting to move again- this time, more cautiously. Three or four men provide covering fire, while the other half of the squad bounds to cover.

While Dawid and Mariusz are setting up in their new position, the BTR gunner fixates on Thor. The muzzle blast and water vapor thrown up by his last shot (a kill, no doubt) were hard to miss. The BTR's PKT chatters away, showering Thor's position with hot led. The Norwegian is effectively pinned down behind his meager cover. Dieter, position nearby, is also in some danger. He holds his fire.

Craig attempts to shoot up the enemy infantry to the north as they bound to the west. He fires off several shots with no apparent affect. Then he notices one of his targets limping. He tries to finish the man but his target gets to cover before Craig can hit him again. (Craig -8 rounds)

Minh and Tucker continue to attempt to pick off enemy soldiers in the center group. The smoke Jan threw earlier is making it difficult to pick out clear targets. Minh spots the muzzle flash of an enemy rifleman and takes it under fire. Minh's fire is accurate, striking all around and very close to her target and pinning him behind the cover of a tree stump. She may have hit him at least once, but she can't be sure. All she knows is that he is no longer firing. Between swirling trendils of the dissipating smoke, Tucker watches as a burst of his fire takes the top of an enemy's soldier's head off in a grizzly red spray. (Minh -8 rounds; Tucker -6 rounds)

The BMP's ammo continues to cook off. The violence of the small explosions increases, suggesting that the 30mm ammunition is beginning to detonate now as well. Whisps of black smoke and flames are escaping from the turret's orifices.

Konrad, from his postion near the center of the party's line, tries to make sense of the overall tactical situation.

On the southern end of the party's line, Warren and Jan work desperately to save Ondar. They take turns firing at the enemy shooters. Warren continues firing as Jan throws a smoke grenade over Ondar, attempting to screen his friend from the enemy riflemen. Ondar, meanwhile, becomes a veritable bullet magnet. He jerks and reels as no less than three enemy bullets strike him. Then, without a sound, he slumps to his side on the ground. As the smoke spreads and Ondar falls again, likely gravely wounded this time, Warren, claims another kill, eliminating another enemy rifleman. Unfortunately for Warren's Tuvan comrade, it's too little, too late. Smoke is now billowing out in front of Ondar. Only three or four enemy are firing from the southern flank but they probably can't see what they're shooting at (this cuts both ways now). (Warren - 9 shots & 1 smoke grenade, Jan - 6 shots)

Over the sound of the firefight, Warren, Jan, Konrad, Tucker, and Minh can hear the sound of a straining engine. It sounds like it's coming from the south or southeast. Due to the fresh smoke in front of the team's southernmost position, no one can actually see the source of this troubling sound.


Next Moves?


Updated Tac-Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...46,0.008234&z=18
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:10, Sat 28 Aug 2010.

"Konrad," Jan called to his commander, though loud enough for most of the others to hear.  "Alexei's been hit and there's another vehicle to the south!"  He wasn't sure exactly who had heard the sound of the vehicle so automatically passed the information along to the others.  There wasn't time for him to use the radio though as he had a patient to check on.

He then turned to the man beside him and spoke at a more measured level.  "Jeff.  Keep them occupied.  I'm going to see if Alexei is still alive!"  Jan then started to crawl towards Alexei until he was concealed by the smoke, at which point he quickly rose to a crouch and then ran as quickly as possible to the fallen man while keeping himself as low as possible.  On reaching Alexei the first thing he checked was whether he was still alive!


Jan
Moving as quickly as possible to Alexei and checking whether he is still alive.
F88 Steyr AUG (18/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (0/1 HE - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
PM-84 submachine gun w/suppressor (20/25 rounds) - slung on shoulder
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x2
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

As long as there are adequate targets making themselves known to Minh & himself, Tucker will continue to put out burst fire towards them until they're told to displace or go for other targets of opportunity.  Robert will suport Minh and ask her, "HEY!  See what Konrad wants to do or if you're needed elsewhere.  I'll hold here.  Sounds like we got a lot going on all around us and we may be the lightest action going on.  Just don't forget me sweetie!"  Tucker goes back to covering their position.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [12/30] / M-203 [HE]
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Engaging ground targets with burst fire
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Jan runs towards the reclining Ondar. Bullets whip through the still-spreading smoke, tiny eddies curling in their wake. Jan dives down besides Ondar and begins examinating his wounded friend. The front of Ondar's shirt, just below the edge his armored vest and beneath his ammo pouches, is sopping wet with blood. His left arm is burried awkwardly under his body. It looks like it's been almost severed just above the elbow. Blood trickles out of Ondar's mouth. Grimacing with the pain of effort, Ondar croaks out,

"Sorry... comrade."

His teeth are stained red by the blood. Straining to get the words out, he continues,

"Revenge good, no?"

Then, Ondar utters a string of words in what must be Tuvan. Jan can only pick out one of them, repeated twice. It's a name- a woman's name.

Katya.

Ondar's eyes glaze over and roll back. His compact body is wracked with spasms and blood squirts from a gap between his clenched teeth. Just as suddenly as they began, the spasms end. His body goes completely limp. Ondar's spirit departs. He is dead.
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Dropping back behind the partially collapsed brick wall he is using for cover Craig makes a quick decision he rises again and aims the under barrel grenade launcher at the BTR. Exhaling he pulls the trigger, not waiting to see the effect of the grenade he begins a quick crawl to the rear of the primate house.

As he moves off he wonders why the APC has not used its heavy cannon, it maybe the one from the ambush that escaped. Its heavy gun may have been damaged by the 40mm HEDP rounds its turret sucked up. In that case his grenade may do more physiological then real damage. Maybe he will get lucky and they left the top hatches open, thats if he hits the damn thing. He reloads the RPG-7 on the move just in case.

Dawids Team
Firing on the BTR-80

AK-74/BG-15 (19/30) + 2x30(0/1 HE)+ 3 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (0/1 HEAT) + 1 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
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To make sure he had a better understanding of the situation, Dawid radioed Konrad,

"the pinned section in the NE has fallen back and retreated. They're gone. Fresh reinforcements have arrived that are advancing on our left flank. These guys are tougher, but we'll send them packing too!"

With this, he set up the PKM and began to fire bursts at the new group that showed up to the NE.


Dawid
PKM (70/100 + 85)
Northern (left) flank
Firing full-auto at NE flankers.

Mariusz checked that Dawid was fine for ammunition and that the belt was nicely deployed. He made sure he was in reasonable cover and then aimed his rifle in the direction of Dawid's firing. He scanned the attackers to see if anyone was aiming at Dawid or if anyone had a weapon capable of endangering them.


Mariusz
Tantal 28/30
Overwatch
Triggers:
Someone aiming at Dawid
Support or heavy weapon
If none of these triggers occur he won't fire

Thor trusted in his well selected cover, dragged Mjollnir back with him and put his head down to wait out the storm. Sooner or later the gunner would tire of tearing up the terrain and switch targets, either thinking Thor was dead, or moved.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Taking cover and waiting
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (9/10) + 4x10 + 1x6
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio
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In reply to Mariusz Tokarski (msg #37):

Seeing Mariusz firing too he said, "good idea my friend! Every bit helps!"

"Roger. I'm moving to your position." Bayer replied, sliding his grenade launcher shut with a fresh 40mm HEDP round inserted.

Staying low and behind cover, Bayer pushes past Tucker and Quyen. "Vehicle to the south. We can't withdraw with AFVs on us. Not yet." he says quietly. "Need you two to hold the center."



Still moving to Jan's position, utilizing cover to its maximum use, Bayer replies over the radio, "Roger. Hold tight a little longer. Anyone at your position able to knock out the BTR? Immobilize it? Over." Infantry were of little concern, but the AFVs affected everything.

Nearing Jan's position on the right flank, Bayer stops scurrying once he can observe to the south. "AFV where? Where's Ondar?"

Bayer shifting to right hand team
G36/HK69 (30/30 + HEDP)
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Jeff fires the last four rounds in his magazine at the southern group as Bayer approaches.  He ducks down to reload and sees Konrad come up.

"It's coming up from the south, but can't see it through the smoke.  Jan's out there with Ondar.  It doesn't look good for him." The snap of a nearby round causes Jeff to pause. "We've got good smoke now to pull out.  Or we stay here until they run out of vehicles.  Or us of AT weapons and people."


Jeff Warren
4 Quick shots at southern group + Reload
AK-103w/POSP4x24 [4/30] + 10 mags in reserve

In reply to Konrad Bayer (msg #40):

The sound of machinegun fire zipping overhead, Thor's radioed response was hard to understand.
"Mjollnir ødelegger dragon. Forty mill ødelegger dragon too."
Of course the fact he was digging a hole in the ground with his eyeballs probably didn't help either....

Robert looks back from the sights of his M-16 back to Konrad before he pushes past him and Minh.  "God Damn!  Another fuckin' vehicle?  Aw-right boss we'll hold here.  Just don't forget us when it's time to go," Tuck says to Bayer and then nods over to Minh.  "Me and you darling!  You cover the left quadrant, I'll take the right one," as he drops the partially depleted mag into his hand then into a pocket, the loading a fresh one into his mag well from his vest.  As long as it's seated properly, he begins to scan for targets.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [30/30] / M-203 [HE]
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Reloading M-16A2 with fresh mag & then covering the right quadrant of their position with Minh
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Alexei's death made a potentially difficult decision simple for Jan.  He had been considering what to do if Alexei had merely been seriously wounded but that problem had been resolved for him.  Thoughts of putting Alexei out of his misery passed as Alexei muttered his final words and died.

"I hope she was worth it and that you'll see her again," he replied to Alexei, closing the man's eyes with his left hand.

"He's dead," he called across to Jeff, unaware that Konrad had joined the CIA man on the southern flank.  He quickly started to strip the most important gear off Alexei's body while he still had the smoke as cover.  He didn't dwell on it but it was amazing how quickly he had descended to living as a scavenger and that stripping a fallen comrades' body of useful gear didn't bother him.

Mind you the only real difference was that if he had still been operating with extensive support he would have tried to recover Alexei's body.  That was something that he would have to deal with later.  Now was not the time!

While the BTR gunner is preoccupied with Thor, Craig lines up a shot and fires a 40mm HE grenade at the Soviet-made APC. It hits the front, left tire and explodes in a flash of sparks. The driver prudently seeks cover and the BTR rolls backwards behind the building, one of its eight tires a shredded, smoking mess. (Craig -1 40mm HE)

Dawid, lying prone in defilade behind the ruined primate house, catches a small group of enemy infantry running from cover to cover and hammers away at them with the PKM. One of the men drops and tumbles as bullets strike him in the torso. The others dive for the nearest cover. Dawid picks one of them out and sends another burst his way. Rounds strike close by the target, pinning down the remainder of the section (3 men, perhaps). Mariusz takes a few shots at the enemy flankers, the results of which are unknown. Woj continues to observe. To the best of anyone's knowledge, he has yet to fire a shot during this engagement. (Dawid -10 rounds; Mariusz -3 rounds)

Tucker and Minh hold the center. At the moment, there's not much to shoot at. The smoke in front of their positions has mostly dissipated, leaving only a reddish haze between them and the few remaining enemy riflemen. Since they are not presently firing, it's hard to pick out targets.

Bayer uses the lull to rush to Warren and Ondar's position. Jan's smoke is still fairly thick and continues to obscure the approaching vehicle. It's definitely coming closer, it's most likely coming from the south or southeast, and Konrad thinks he can hear the squeal of tracks. Warren fires the remaining four rounds in his magazine into the smoke, trying to "aim" for the spots he remembers enemy riflemen to be occupying. It's probably futile, but, in theory, it should at least keep their heads down. Enemy fire has slackened off quite a bit since the fusilade that stitched Ondar.(Warren -4 rounds)

Jan strips Ondar of weapons and ammunition and his medium-range, secure Soviet-made radio. It's emotionally difficult but Jan knows that Ondar would understand.


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Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...92,0.016469&z=17
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"Watching left." confirms Quyen. She then looks over the top of the rifle's iron sights and scans the area around the enemy's position. If she can spot anyone in the center group, an immediate threat or not, she'll take aim and fire twice.

Quyen
AK74 (18/30)
Firing 1 aimed shot and 1 quick shot at anyone
Next to Tucker

"Jan!" Bayer yells from behind his cover. "Need you to concentrate your team's fire on the right hand enemy now... before that AFV gets here."

"Craig, you have any antitank weapons left?" he asks, unsure if the RPG ammo was expended.

Bayer then lines up one of the enemy soldiers with his weapon and fires a trio of shots at him.

Konrad Bayer
Communicating and firing 3 shots at the bottom group of enemy
G36/HK69 (30/30 + HEDP)
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Craig continues his quick low crawl until he has the brick wall of the primate house between himself and the enemy.

Hearing the call from Konrad Craig flicks on his receiver;

”Hailstorm-1 this is Lighting-4, be advised one RPG HEAT round available.”

He takes a knee at the edge of the building and begins firing bursts at the northern troops close to Dawids position. In between bursts he asks;

“Good morning gentlemen pleasant day how's the hunting.”


Dawids Team
Firing at northern troops

AK-74/BG-15 (19/30) + 2x30(1/1 HE)+ 3 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

"Mariusz, get Woj's AK and use the bloody grenade launcher if he's not going to use it!"

As for himself he kept pouring on the fire. If he couldn't see any targets he switched to suppression fire.

Time to send these devils back to Hell!


Dawid
PKM (60/100 + 85)
Northern (left) flank
Firing full-auto at NE flankers.

"I'll be back asap," Mariusz said and crawled back to where Woj was.

He looked at the man and said, "I know this is tough, these guys could be your mates. I won't ask you to fight if you can't, but Dawid says we need the power of your grenade launcher. If you can't use it yourself on the men attacking us, give it to me for the fight, you can have it back at the end."

Mariusz looked over and shook his head sadly as he saw Ondar's body, he looked up tears in his eyes, "I don't want to lose any more friends today."

He held his hand out imploringly thinking to himself, I wonder if anyone's got dibs on Ondar's gun? It looked really cool.

Jeff finishes reloading and waits without moving, crouched behind thick cover.  The smoke is still obscuring his sights, but he takes aim at the enemies last position, waiting for the first chance he can to accurately engage them.  He does keep alert to duck down the second the vehicle shows up.

If Jan comes over, Jeff will relieve him of Ondar's SVU, as it looked like Jan was already carrying three other weapons, and didn't need the burden of one more.


Jeff Warren
Aiming at enemy positions through smoke, ready to engage or drop further into cover.
AK-103 w/POSP4x24, Foregrip.  [30/30] 9 mags in reserve

"Right's looking clear here," Tucker calls out to Minh as he scans for targets.  If he finds any, he will call them out to Minh.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [30/30] / M-203 [HE]
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Center of teams line with Minh, searching for targets

Before he moved any further Jan reloaded his M203 with an HEDP round in case he saw the vehicle he could hear.  It sounded like it was a tracked vehicle of some kind and that was undoubtedly bad news.  The Baron seemed to have a lot of well armed troops - they had knocked out or severely damaged several vehicles already and the Baron's forces still seemed intent on attacking them!  That also meant that their morale was good, which was also bad news!

Having reloaded his grenade launcher Jan then finished taking Alexei's equipment.  He clipped the two frag grenades to his own webbing, shoved Alexei's webbing and ammo bandoleer into the Tuvan's backpack and then added his own SMG, the PM-84, and the Lifchik chest harness containing six AK-74 mags, that he had scavenged from a dead enemy soldier, in order to make it all easier to carry.  He then slung the backpack over one shoulder and Alexei's rifle and satchel over the other.

"Goodbye my friend," he muttered quietly to Alexei's corpse.  Encumbered Jan then ran as quickly as possible back to where Konrad and Jeff were, relying on the remains of the smoke grenade to provide him with cover.  Reaching Konrad and Jeff he then happily passed across the SVU-AS Sniper Rifle to the CIA man in order to spread the load around a little.


Jan
Reloading his M203 with an HEDP round, stripping Alexei of his gear and moving back to join Konrad and Jeff.
F88 Steyr AUG (18/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
PM-84 submachine gun w/suppressor (20/25 rounds) - put in backpack
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x2
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

Items taken from Alexei:
2x frag grenade (attached to webbing)
Backpack (2.0kg) (slung on left shoulder)
 - Soviet R-143 Secure Manpack Radio (7.0kg)
 - MRE’s (3.0kg)
 - Nighthawk ON1x20/IR Night Vision Goggles (0.9kg)
 - Combat Webbing (2.6kg)
   - Gas Mask in pouch (1.0kg)
   - Canteen + cup in pouch x2 (2.4kg)
   - Ammo pouch x2
     - Flashlight (0.2)
     - 8rd mags 9mmM (0.2kg)
     - Suppressor for PB/6P9 (0.24kg)
   - Personal Medical Kit in pouch (0.18kg)
   - Compass in pouch (0.1kg)
   - Hunting Knife & sheath (0.25kg)
   - Hatchet in E-Tool pouch (1.0kg)
   - Shoulder Holster
     - PB/6P9 + 1x8rd mags 9mmM (0.83kg)
 - Bandoleer (0.5kg)
   - 7.62mmL 10rnd mag full x5 (2.25kg)
   - 7.62mmL 10rnd mag empty x1 (0.15kg)
SVU-AS Sniper Rifle (Bipod, 4X PSO-1 telescopic sight) (5.5kg)
 - 7.62mmL 10rnd mag (3/10 rnds) (0.24kg)
Satchel (maps, codebooks, etc.) (1.0kg)
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Woj frowns at Mariusz and shrugs apologetically. "Fuck these Ukranian mercs. I just don't really know how to shoot this thing. Here, you're welcome to it."

He offers Mariusz the AK/GL combo in exchange for Mariusz's standard AK-74.

"Good luck with that thing."
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Dawid spots an enemy soldier leaning around cover to return fire. A ten-round burst of PKM fire walks its way down the length of the man's body, most likely killing him. Of the northern flanking group, only four or five able-bodied enemy soldiers remain. Dawid sweeps the kill zone with another ten round burst. (Dawid -20 rounds)

With Dawid providing suppressive fire and the BTR remaining out of sight behind the roadside building, Thor, Dieter, and Craig have much more freedom of movement/action. There are still a few enemy infantry about, so caution is still required, but it is not quite as "hot" on this portion of the battlefield as it was a couple of minutes earlier.

In the center group, Minh notices movement in the same spot she'd shot up just a few seconds earlier. Taking careful aim, she fires twice and, this time, actually sees a bullet strike the man's upper right arm. He jerks back behind his tree trunk. (Minh -2 rounds)

Tucker continues to scan his piece of the pie. An enemy soldier is screaming and moaning out in front of his position. The survivors appear too shocked by their losses to attempt any sort of offensive action. They hide behind their cover and try not to draw attention to themselves.

To the south, the smoke has drifted just enough to give Warren, Jan, and Konrad a glimpse of the vehicle which they've been hearing for the last couple of minutes. It's tracked, with a flat nose like a cargo truck. Konrad recognizes it as the PTSM amphibious tractor he, Minh, Tucker, and encountered a few days earlier at the pirate camp. It's stopped about 200m off, and it appears that men are currently dismounting from the right (far) side of it's long cargo bed.


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Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...92,0.016469&z=17
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In reply to Cap'n Rae (msg #55):

Making sure to the NW corner of the building in between them and the BTR, Dawid continued firing on the enemy's right flank. Even if he couldn't see anyone up and moving he continued suppressive fire to keep their heads down.

"Mariusz, you and Woj go now, get to that building to the north. I'll cover! Mind that BTR."

If the enemy managed to keep working their way west, then that building would block his line of fire. Moving north might put them in the BTR's sights but if they didn't take the risk, they could be outflanked.

"Eagle this is Sunray, displacing north."


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (50/100 + 85)
Left Flank
Covering fire on N enemy group.
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"I wish I had a fucking scope on this thing," Tucker thinks to himself hearing the guy out there yelling and screaming.  "Would make it a lot easier to shoot at these guys if they were coming to help him but they're not even budging!  I guess they're waiting for us to get out of here before they even try to think about getting him.  There's got to be someone stupid enough to try," he thinks again as he switches his selector switch to single-shot in case someone does make a move.  "Right's clear for now Minh.  Got one dude out there screaming from a hit.  I'm waiting for the heroes to come out and get 'em."

TUCKER
M-16A2 [30/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Center of teams line with Minh, searching for targets
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Mariusz nodded at Dawid's shout and said to Woj, "OK, we're running for the Giraffe house. To the left of it is the Lion and Tiger enclosure, if things go bad, the enclosure has a deep moat and underground shelters and tunnels for the animals. It would be a deathtrap for all of us but if it goes bad you might be able to hide there. Once we reach a foothold on the Giraffe house, you cover me while I look for a target."

Mariusz got up and scuttled in a darting crouch toward the giraffe house. He kept looking nervously at the BTR, ready to throw himself down if the turret turned. Once he had found suitable cover he started to look for targets.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG-1 (30?/30 ?/1)

"The BTR should only see you for a short time because of where it is, and it's hard to see out of one of those things. But if it's too long a dash, don't risk it."

"Do either of you have any smoke?"

The BTR was behind the north side of a small building, which limited their arc of fire. Crews were trained to fight buttoned-up and so their view would be further restricted. Presumably they were afraid of the team's potential anti-armour capability although Dawid personally thought they had mostly shot their bolt. Still, they didn't know that, and it maybe meant the crew was going to be more timid.

Swivelling the AK-74/BG-30 back and forth across the battlefield in front of his current position, Craig turns towards the noise to the south. Craig had seen the vehicle before and knew how many men it was capable of carrying.

He raises the his rifle slightly higher and aims the 40mm grenade launcher towards the tractor. Once he was happy he pulls the trigger and lowers the rifle. From his prone position he begins firing short bursts towards the drivers side of the cab and the GPMG position on the cab roof.


Dawids Team
Firing on the BTR-80

AK-74/BG-15 (19/30) + 2x30(1/1 HE)+ 1 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
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Watching the PTSM arrive, Bayer's initial thought was of when Wicks was killed. Not these assholes again, he thought.

Then judging the distance and angle, he toggled his radio and dipped down below cover. "Tornado, this is Sunray." he says slowly. "Thor, it's Bayer. Provide precision fire on the enemy threat to the southwest. Infantry dismounting from tracked carrier. Priority support weapons. Over."

When Jan finally gets back into position, he says to him and Warren, "Damn PTS again... could be much worse though... we're still ok here." ...except Ondar who should've known better.

Bayer then levels his rifle towards the disembarking men and aims.

Bayer
Communicating
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Jan took the opportunity presented by the pause in the incoming fire to put both shoulder straps of Alexei's backpack on, ensuring that it was worn correctly.  He was still encumbered but could move more easily now.

He then focused on the men dismounting from the PTSM amphibious tractor, picked a target who wasn't hidden in too much cover, aimed at him using the 1.5x optical sight mounted on the Steyr and then fired a pair of single shots at his target.

"Konrad," he muttered to his commander beside him.  "Is it time to withdraw before we loose anyone else?"


Jan
Firing an aimed single shot and then a non aimed single shot at a soldier dismounting from the PTSM amphibious tractor.
F88 Steyr AUG (18/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

"Almost..." Bayer replies over the top of his rifle sight. "Not quite yet though... just a couple more moments."

With Dawid pouring on the covering fire, Mariusz rises to his feet and sprints towards the run-down giraffe building. Time slows down. Any second- each one feeling more like a minute- could bring a killing or maiming bullet, yet there is hardly any incoming fire. He makes it to the relative safety of the giraffe building unscathed and out of breath. It is only then that he notices that he is alone.

Dawid is almost too preoccupied with firing his PKM to notice that Woj has not moved. (Dawid -20 rounds)

Craig takes aim at the distant PTSM and fires a 40mm HE grenade. It arcs over Tucker and Minh's position and disappears from sight near its target. Once again, however, the grenade fails to explode. Nonetheless, the PTSM begins crawling backwards, away from the battle zone. (Craig -1 HE grenade)

With the BTR no longer an immediate threat, Thor and Dieter take the lull in the firing in their sector to reposition themselves to better meet the new threat to the southeast.

Tucker waits for the a hero in the enemy's center group to rush to the aid of the wounded man whose screams continue to echo across the battlefield.

With the smoke starting to clear in front of their position, Konrad, Jan, and Warren see a few fleeting figures moving through the rubble on the far side of the street running along the park's eastern edge. The enemy is using cover and the contours of the ground to their advantage, not presenting much of a target. It looks like the PTSM has dismounted at least a couple fresh squads of enemy troops. A few of them appear to be heading up the street, moving cautiously towards the the burning BMP-2, while others are moving quickly in the other direction, away from the battle zone. They might be attempting to loop around to the southwest to extend the enemy's previous, stalled flanking attempt. As they wait for decent targets, Warren, Jan, and Konrad all hear a deep whoomp emanating from somewhere to the south. It is followed a couple of seconds later by an explosion very close to Tucker's position. It appears that the PTSM has also dropped off a mortar team. Jan squeezes off a couple of rounds to dampen the arriving enemy's enthusiasm but doubts that he hit anyone. (Jan -2 rounds)

The concussion hits the side of Tucker's face like a padded fist, knocking his head backwards and stunning him for a couple of seconds. When the cobwebs clear, he finds himself laying on his back. He reflexively checks himself for wounds and encounters none, although he does find a piece of shrapnel lodged near the crown of his K-pot helmet. Minh is startled by the explosion and a bit shaken by the concussion of the blast, but is less affected than Tucker by the near miss.

The three or four survivors of the enemy's southern flanking group are shouting to their newly arrived comrades who then shout back to the mortar team which, at the moment, is out of sight. It's a primitive system, but the next mortar bomb falls closer to the Konrad, Jan, and Warren. Fortunately, it still falls long eough that no one is injured. It looks like the enemy are trying to walk the mortar bombs back on to the party's southernmost section. A couple of the nearby enemy stick their AKs out from behind cover and squeeze off long burst of "spray and pray" fire.


Next Moves?


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Fuck. "Cancel my last Jan." Bayer says dryly. "Tucker?" he shouts over his shoulder.

Foregoing his shot, Bayer dips back down below his cover and gets on the radio again. "Dawid? Sunray. Consolidate your team into a solid covering position and hold firm. Jan's Team and HQ will be withdrawing past your position, leapfrogging... asap. Over."

While he waits for an acknowledgment, Bayer says to Jan and Warren, "We're leaving fellas. But do us a favor first and take out some of those bastards while Dawid readies his team."
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Quyen unburied her face following the impact and immediately looks over to where Tucker was. "Điều đó không cảm thấy tốt." she mutters as she sticks a finger in her paining ear. Noticing Tucker is shook up (at the least), Quyen crawls over to his position.

Batting Tucker's hand away impatiently, she inspects him herself, "Fuck. Lemme do it." she says. "You are ok? Right Sergeant?" Then realizing he wasn't in bad shape, she slouches back against the zoo's cover and says half angrily and half jokingly, "You look like shit but aren't too fucked up I guess. Try harder to stay out of the way of the bullets and bombs Sergeant... I won't tell you again."

Hearing the Hauptmann's call, she yells back, "Shaken but alive."

"Come on, we're not finished here. More guys to kill." she says, holding out her hand.
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“Shit this is a bad batch.”

Craig says to himself as he ejects the spent case. He then inserts his last HE grenade and lines up the tractor for a second grenade shot. He takes his time hoping to get the grenade on target. He will then fire short bursts at the drivers side cab windows and GPMG position.

Dawids Team
Firing on the tractor

AK-74/BG-15 (19/30) + 2x30(1/1 HE)+ 0 40mm HE Grenades - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

"If either of you've got a smoke left then now's the time to use it!" Jan commented to Konrad and Jeff.  He then flicked the selector switch on his rifle to burst and started to fire a series of three round bursts at the remains of the closest enemy infantry squad to the south who were trying to direct the mortar fire onto their position.

With a bit of luck he would hit one or more of them but his real aim was to suppress them and to prevent them from passing on instructions to the mortar crew.  Jan had been trying to save ammo but now seemed to be the time to open up!

"Konrad," he continued to his commander between bursts.  "We'll cover you while you move to Tuck and Quyen's position and organise covering fire for us!  Then when we move we'll head west first a little and then north so we don't cross your field of fire."


Jan
Firing several 3 round bursts at the closest infantry squad to the south in order to prevent them from directing the mortar fire.
F88 Steyr AUG (16/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

Calmly, and almost as if he was bored with the whole situation, Thor settled Mjollnir again, lined up the PTS-M through Járngreipr, settled his breathing and squeezed.
Mjollnir ROARED! A slug half an inch across sped over the intervening distance.
Mjollnir ROARED a second time.
Mjollnir ROARED a third time.
And a fourth, then a fifth.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Take up firing position in cover
Aim, then fire at unarmoured PTS-M amphibious carrier x5 rounds
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (4/10) + 4x10 + 1x6
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

"Sunray, okay, I will do so. Three minutes."

He turned to Woj. "Fucking come on... we have to move into position."

"Mariusz, fire at those dismounts! Cover us!"

Grabbing the PKM by the carry handle, he took hold of Woj's arm to cajole him along in front of him. "Don't make me kick your ass my friend!"


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (30/100 + 75)
NW Corner of the monkey house.
Moving N to the Giraffe house, moving Woj along in front where he can see him.

Tucker hits hard when the concussion knocks him down back from where he was positioned.  He hears something, more like someone.  A female someone yelling at him like he remembered as a kid but, the female voice wasn't calling him 'Robert' like his mother did, the female was calling him 'Sergeant'.  He finally opened his eyes and saw that it was Minh talking to him and slapping his hand away from his head.  He gives her a sideways smirk and says to Minh, "Yes Mother!  Who was that calling for me Dad?  Are we leaving yet?"

He starts to get up off of the ground then decides to crawl back over to where he was posted and then tells Minh again, "You can tell me what to do anytime darlin'!  Just point me in the right direction Minh and I should be OK."

TUCKER
M-16A2 [30/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Center of teams line with Minh, searching for targets
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"We still got guys out to our front." Quyen says to Tucker. "Let's try to pop of few of them before we get the order to pull back."

Although the survivors in the center we're keeping out of the fight, she'll look in their direction. If anyone is spotted, Quyen will fire a double tap.

Quyen
Firing 2 shots at anyone visible in the center group
AK74 (18/30)
Tucker's position

Mariusz lay as flat as he could in the wreckage of the Giraffe House. He aimed the rifle with the grenade launcher underneath and waited to see some movement from the enemy to his front.

He calmed his breathing and held fire until he was sure of a good shot and then he exhaled, held his breath and waited for his sights to settle on his target. As soon as it did he gently rolled the trigger of the grenade launcher hoping to send explosive death toward the enemy.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG-1 (?/30 ?/1)
Aiming at the enemy
Firing grenade launcher at a viable target

Tucker makes it back to his firing position, pissed off!  "Roger that!  I didn't wanna have to do this but, maybe it'll get their attention and draw some out of cover for  some clean shots.  Keep an eye out out there!"  Tucker goes back and sights in the wounded man on the ground and begins to engage him with single shot fire to see if it will now draw some heroes out to see if that will provide some targets for him and Minh.

Dieter had been too quiet, pinned down by enemy fire. Now that the immediate threat had lessened he adjusted his position and looked to the southeast, where a new threat seemed to be coming from. He took aim with his PSG and opened up, looking to take down as many targets as he could.

Anyone close enough to see his face would see a man lost within his own soul. The realisation that a new friend had died before he had gotten to fully know him was an all too painful experience. With every bullet he fired another small piece of him died. The young man who loved nothing more that lifes simple pleasures was gradually dying, to be replaced by this new creature, born out of this pointless fucking war, that had to do what was needed to survive. The survivors of this war would not be human, but would have evolved into a simple race of monsters whose only desire is to kill.

He refocussed, and carried on with the pointless, endless killing.

Dieter Brandt
In cover, firing on the threat from the southeast.
PSG-1 - 18/20
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Jeff had been aiming towards the enemy riflemen, and kept his sight picture even as the mortar rounds started to land nearby.  Although he had a smoke grenade clipped to his vest, he chose instead to continue engaging the enemy.  After his first aimed shot, he rattled off as many more single shots as he could.  Any exposed hostile was of equal value at this stage, although a shot at the mortar crew would bring upon the full fury of the years of Special Forces and Covert Ops training he had had.

When Konrad gives him and Jan orders to hold until the support elements could be brought to bear, Jeff tells him "Tell them sooner would be better than later."

Jeff Warren
Engaging Exposed Targets, 1 aimed + several quick single shots
AK-103 w/POSP4x24 [30/30]

With very little experience behind a grenade launcher, Mariusz braces himself, crosses his fingers for luck, and pulls the trigger of the borrowed BG-15. There's a click, but nothing happens. He's left lying on the cold concrete rubble, wondering what went wrong. At least the enemy troops don't seem to have spotted him.

Dawid grabs Woj and tugs him towards the giraffe house. Without incoming covering fire to distract them, the surviving enemy quickly turn their attention to the running pair and open fire. Dawid's head snaps back as a bullet hits square in the front of his British-made Kevlar hemlet. He stumbles and falls hard just 10m from the cover he's just left, bullets continuing to hit the thawing ground around him. Woj is slightly luckier. Although bullets are whip-cracking all around him, he remains unhit. He grabs Dawid by his LBE harness and drags him back to their previous position. Dawid is conscious but slightly dazed. The bullet that hit his helmet failed to penetrate the balistic material but the impact gave him a nasty knock nevertheless. It'll take him a few seconds to recover his faculties.

Craig and Thor turn their attention to the slowly withdrawing PTSM. Craig's last 40mm HE grenade explodes about 10m in front of it (it's backing away) but fails to stop it. Thor sends several.50 slugs towards the amphibious tractor, connecting with the last round. The heavy bullet punches into the PTSM's thinly armored hull but also fails to stop it from continuing to pull back. (Thor -5 rounds; Craig -1 40mm HE)

Tucker and Minh both wait for an opportunity to fire at another member of the enemy's already savaged center group. That moment presents itself as the second mortar round explodes close to the trio on the southern end of the group's line. An enemy soldier, drawn by the screams of his wounded comrade, breaks cover and sprints towards him. Minh and Tucker are waiting and they fill the brave soul's body full of lit. He jerks and stumbles from multiple hits before falling hard into the snow where he lies slowly writhing. (Minh -2 rounds; Tucker -3 rounds)

As Warren and Jan shoot up a pair of trees trees each sheltering an enemy rifleman, a third mortar bomb lands several meters behind them. The concussion of the ensuing explosion is enough to lift Warren, Jan, and Konrad an inch or two off the ground. They land hard, somewhat shaken. Jan feels a sting in his left calf and realizes that he must have taken a fragment. Freezing slush and clods of earth rain down all around them. The enemy mortar section appears to have found the range. Once the infantry reinforcements come up, the enemy will be in a good position to roll up the party's right flank. (Jan - 6 rounds; Warren -4 shots)

Dieter picks out one of the enemy dismounts moving north on the far side of the road that runs along the eastern edge of the park. Taking a deep breath and releasing half of it, he coolly and deliberately pulls the trigger. His target continues moving, unaware, it seems, that he is in someone's crosshairs. Dieter calmly lines up another shot and pulls the trigger a second time. The target doubles over and slumps to the pavement. (Dieter -2 shots)


Next Moves?


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As the bullets begin to whip around his position Craig realises the most pressing battle of many was to the front. He rolls back to his firing position behind the brick wall and hunkers down. He then begins firing short bursts at the muzzle flashes to the front.

Catching the sight of the figure of Woj dragging Dawid into cover, Craig begins to concentrate fire on the enemy firing on their position.



Dawids Team
Firing on the enemy to the front

AK-74/BG-15 (19/30) + 2x30 (0/0 HE) - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
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Jan reflexly felt for the sting on his left leg and was relieved to discover that it was just a scratch from a grenade fragment.  He tested the leg quickly and found that the wound really wasn't serious and wouldn't impede his movement, which was good news as it was definitely time to relocate.

He saw that Konrad had been driven back to their position by the most recent mortar explosion and that he hadn't managed to rejoin Tuck and Minh yet.  It was time that someone started moving however as the smoke grenade wouldn't provide significant concealment for very much longer and Jan decided that decisive action was needed.

"I'm moving to the rear of that building," he called to Konrad and Jeff, indicating the building Tuck and Minh were dug in at the front of.  "I'll cover you from there!"

With that he ran as quickly as he could, unfortunately encumbered by the backpack he'd picked up from Alexei, for the cover he had pointed out to the others.  He was looking for a solid wall to duck behind and use for cover when he attempted to provide suppressive fire while the others made a break for it.


Jan
Relocating to the rear of the building Tuck and Minh are at the front of, as indicated by the red arrow on the map below.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

Dawid hadn't radioed back he was ready yet... something had to be wrong.

"Warren go!" Bayer yells from cover. "Tucker Quyen! Fall back now!" Bayer then pops up and fires two rounds at the enemy about a hundred meters away to the southeast.

Bayer
Firing 2 shots at nearest enemy
G36/HK69 (30/30) (1 HEDP)

Robert quickly turns to Minh, "Nice shootin' lady!  I knew they couldn't resist.  Most decent people couldn't!"


He looks back at his partner and tells her and indicating with his hand and thumb, "Go Minh!  I'll be right behind you!"  Tucker will fire another quick three [3] rounds at their previous targets and will then get out of their firing position and ten move somewhere else.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [27/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Center of teams line with Minh, letting her leave position first then firing another three shots to cover her/their move out of there.  He will follow Minh out to the building she chooses to go to after firing.
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Warren figured they had the situation in hand, but the addition of the mortar....complicated things.  As such, he didn't mind repositioning in order to keep raising havoc, but not end up at the bottom of a crater.  He displaces along with the others, paying close attention to the sound of the mortar firing.  He hopes to get out of the blast zone before fire for effect is called in.  While he runs, he listens for the Crump of the mortar launching.  As soon as he hears it, he will dive behind the closest cover possible, repeating this until he is obliterated, or makes it to the cover the rest of the team is seeking.


Jeff Warren
Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun!
AK-103w/POSP4x24 [26/30]
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Quyen rises up into a low crouch and sprints west, zig zagging a little. Over her shoulder she shouts, "Come on!"

Once on the sheltered side of the building, she'll wait for Tucker before moving west again. "Over there by the next building... we can wait for Konrad and the others and be out of sight of the mortar."

Quyen
AK74 (16/30)
Withdrawing West

Dieter concentrated on the targets to the north of his position. He continued sniping at any movement there, intending to neutralise the unit that was threatening to flank them.

Between shots he called out, "Mariusz, we need to stop them flanking us! See if you can move north and get a good angle on them, then take them out. They mustn't get around us or we're dead!"

Dieter also strained his ears to listen out for incoming mortars. The last rounds hadn't landed near him, but he wanted to be prepared for them. He shifted his body to bury himself as deep in the dirt as he could. A direct hit would be fatal, but hopefully he could avoid flying debris by staying low.

Dieter Brandt
Sniping targets to the north and issuing orders for Mariusz
PSG-1 - 16/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

"Woj, Mariusz seems to be having difficulty in providing covering fire. It's foolish to go out there now, let's do a bit of covering fire of our own."

"You must fire as well! Come on!"

Propping the PKM on some rubble, he sprayed the offending troops with more suppressive fire.


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (30/100 + 75)
Monkey House
Suppressive Fire

"FORTY MILL COUNTER FIRE!" Thor yelled out and into his tac radio, almost deafening anyone with a receiver too close to their ear.
Even though he was at the far end of the line, he could tell the mortar shells were wreaking havok. The tube needed to be dealt with immediately by those with the weapons able to do so.
Thor himself was relatively impotent since he didn't have an indirect capable weapon. Given line of sight, he'd have been able to bore a nice neat half inch hole right through the mortar barrel and any of it's crew crazy enough to get in the way.

With little chance of inflicting significant damage on the enemy vehicles, and unable to fire upon the mortar team, Thor sught solice in shooting at targets of opportunity, aiming to take off arms, legs, heads with accurate fifty calibre fire.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Aim, then fire at targets of opportunity (aka people stupid enough to expose themselves)
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (4/10) + 4x10 + 1x6
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Mariusz suppressed a curse, Woj seemed to be more of a liability than a help, not firing than giving him a dodgy gun. He looked down the barrel of the grenade launcher to see if there was a round hanging fire in it and then checked the magazine was loaded before reseating it and chambering another round.

Once he was sure the gun would fire he settled it back at his shoulder and aimed toward the last position where he had seen the enemy. The last people to move in his area had been blasted and he had no intention of moving or firing until he had a decent shot.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG-1 (29/30) (0/1)
Aiming at the group of enemy to the north

Mariusz looks down the barrel of the BG-15 and sees the shiny conical nose of a 40mm grenade. It's either a dud round or it isn't seated properly. The AK seems to working fine, though.

The four or so enemy on the group's left flank (to the north) seem heartened by their apparent success in stopping Dawid and Woj's move towards the Giraffe house. The are now exposing a little more of themselves in order to aim and fire at the corner where their targets just disappeared. One of them is gesturing and yelling at the building behind which the BTR-80 retired a couple of minutes earlier. This means that Mariusz, still unseen by the enemy, has plenty of nice targets for his rifle.

Woj sprays a few rounds around the corner as Dawid, seemingly unaware of the fact that he'd just cheated death (the pounding in his head should indicate that something's not quite right), sets up his PKM again. Enemy rounds are chipping peices off the corner of the building, spraying stinging bits of conrete at Dawid and Woj. Woj quickly backs away from the corner, trying to drag Dawid back with him. (Woj -5 rounds) Dawid fires off a quick burst as bullets strike all around him. (Dawid - 5 rounds) Woj's attempts to drag Dawid back behind cover impede his ability to continue firing accurately.

"Come on Pio, you've just been shot!"

Just to the south, Dieter is a bit overwhelmed. He's having a hard time knowing which group of enemy troops to focus his attention on. The center group of enemy has nearly been wiped out and are offering little resistance. Enemy reinforcements are cautiously moving towards the central group, though, using the BMP, now belching a steady stream of thick black smoke from its turret, as cover and concealment. Dieter's already killed one of them and they are approaching slowly and methodically now. To the north, four or five enemy soldiers are firing at the northwest corner of the hippo house. Mariusz is too far away to hear Dieter's yell over the prolific gunfire. And then there's the mortar- situated somewhere to the south it seems- which has just found the range on the left flank (to the south) group.

Craig assesses the situation and decides to focus on the reinvigorated enemy to the north. He situates himself behind cover and fires a burst at an enemy shooter. His shots strike the enemy's cover. His target disappears behind said cover, momentarily. (Craig -5 rounds)

Thor focusses on the enemy reinforcement coming up from the south on the far side of the street. It's hard to pick out a good target since the enemy are playing it very cautiously and the smoke of the burning BMP is starting to drift across Thor's line of sight. He spots a target and takes the shot. It's not an easy one but he still manages to score a hit. The man's left arm falls away from his body as it is violently torn off by the supersonic .50 caliber slug. Almost as one, the rest of the enemy coming up across the street stops and goes to ground in the rubble of the shattered apartment blocks directly opposite the park. (Thor -1 round)

Tucker and Minh begin displacing, moving back and to their left to get behind the cover of the ape house. A few rounds try to follow but neither are hit. They make it to cover safely. More fire is coming in from the south, though. Jan and Warren arrive nearby a couple of seconds apart. They hear the explosion of another mortar bomb. Things are unravelling fast.

At the southern end of the group's ragged line, Jan, aware that the next mortar bomb will likely land directly on top of him, rises quickly and runs towards the nearest building. Rounds crack and buzz all around. He feels a hammer blow on his left arm. His vision goes red for a second and clumsily dives behind a big hunk of conrete a few meters from the south wall of the building. He know's right away that the wound is serious. The pain is intense and he's having a hard time moving his arm.

At Konrad's prompting, Warren scrambles up and sprints towards the building. He sees Jan stumble and more or less fall behind cover. Jeff makes the corner of the building unscathed and turns to see his ersatz platoon leader lying on his back on the ground. Minh and Tuck are there as well.

Before Warren gets to his feet to start his run, four or five nearest enemy have devoted their attention to Konrad. The brave German pops from behind his cover and fires a double tap at the enemy soldier straight in front of him. At the same time, several rounds are already on their towards Konrad. He's rocked backwards by a savage kick to the gut before he can see if his quick shots have hit home. He falls hard on his back, gasping for breath. He has the presence of mind to reach up under his kevlar body armor and feel for a wound. His hand comes away dirty and sweaty but showing no traces of blood. If he could breath properly at the moment, he'd heave a sigh of relief. (Konrad -2 rounds)

Almost unnoticed during the last few seconds, a fourth mortar bomb explodes about two dozen meters to the northeast of Konrad's current position. The blast and shrapnel produced by this hit does more damage to the destroyed BMP than it does to its intended targets.

The enemy to the south are shouting now, calling for the reinforcements moving up through the park from the south to come up and help assault through the broken right flank of their wounded prey. There is now a real danger of the enemy rolling up the party's southernmost positions.


Next Moves?


Updated Tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1284233050
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Mariusz wasn't sure what was going on all around him but he did know that it sounded bad. He focused on the job at hand and aimed carefully at the soldier to the north that was gesticulating wildly.

He hoped that the articulate man was the leader of the section, whoever he was he was now just a target. He braced the gun as solidly as he could and settled the sights on the centre of the man's body mass. He began to breathe out and then held his breath his exhalation and waited for the sights to momentarily settle on the target. He rolled the trigger gently and sent a single round down range.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG-1 (28/30) (?/1)
Firing at the man to the north giving 'orders'

Still lying on his back, Bayer unclips his radio handset and brings it up to his face. "Sunray." he says before pausing to breathe. "Right flank is withdrawing. Jan, keep your team moving northwest until you are in line with Dawid facing southeast. Everyone else on the left, hold firm and cover."

"...and stop using smoke on our position."

Bayer then rolls over, and begins to move on his hands and knees, providing its low enough to remain protected, towards the south side of the ape house.

The pain in his left arm was intense!  He'd been wounded before, most badly while serving in Rwanda, but you never got used to the pain!  It was bad enough that he totally missed Konrad's orders across the radio as he was focused on his own wound and the pain he was in!  He hadn't gone into shock however and so he had been lucky to some degree!

Pulling himself together however he called across to Tuck, who he had spotted nearby.  "Tuck, I'm hit but ok.  Cover Konrad."  Jan assumed that Jeff would already be providing some covering fire for the Captain but with Tuck and Minh joining in as well it should certainly be substantial.  Jan had no idea however that Konrad had already been hit and had been lucky that his body armour had stopped the round!

Jan then returned to his own predicament.  Picking up his rifle with his right hand from where he had dropped it, he moved a couple of paces further into the cover of the remains of the building he was hiding behind in an attempt to ensure that he was out of the way of any stray rounds.  He then knelt down on the ground, propped his rifle beside himself, and started to examine the wound to his left arm, ripping open the sleeve of his jacket and sweatshirt and attempting to apply a field dressing one handed.  Luckily he was right handed!


Jan
Moving a little further out of the line of fire and then attempting to apply first aid to his own wound one handed!
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - held
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holster

OOC - If possible Jan will treat the wound using the Medic Bag that he is carrying rather than his personal med kit.

"Drittsækk!!!"
Thor swore.
"SOMEBODY Shoot mortar med 40 mill!!!"
Those who weren't in immediate earshot could hear his extremely pissed off voice over their radios.

It was exceptionally frustrating for the God of Thunder that we was unable to act himself to neutralise the immediate and deadly threat. It was getting to the point he was seriously considering slapping a fresh mag into Mjollnir and charging the tube alone!

But it wasn't quite that bad yet...

Instead he remained in prone in cover, observing and picking off targets as they presented themselves.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Aim, then fire at targets of opportunity
Screaming out and into his radio to return fire at the mortar with grenade launchers
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (3/10) + 4x10 + 1x6
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Konrad had ordered them to withdraw, but the leader couldn't be left behind. Warren was a bigger person and could help Jan better than she could, "I'm with Tucker to get the Captain. You two keep going before you bleed all over the place."

Quyen will then move into a covered fire position next to Tucker and aim towards the four enemy to the south. Selecting one of the men, she'll fire an aimed shot followed quickly by a second.

Quyen
AK74 (16/30)
Crouched next to Tucker
Firing 1 Aimed/1 Quick

When Minh addresses him and then moves off to the Captain, Jeff simply says "Good Luck." although quietly, in an almost sarcastic tone.

He takes up position inside the rubble and begins to fire away at the enemy.  While doing so, he says to Jan without looking "Get that bandage on and then we're moving.  I'll carry you if I need to."

The situation he found himself in wasn't unlike the one he had been in a few days ago with the cavalry unit when he had been first ambushed.  They had killed 60 of them then, another 20 now was nothing.


Jeff Warren
Firing at southern group(s) from ape house rubble
AK-103w/POSP4x24 [26/30]

Tucker hears the move and cover orders coming in from Konrad and Jan and then sees Minh fall in next to him.  Without too much thought and seeing what's going on with Konrad's situation, Tucker shoulders his M-16A2/M-203 combo and yells out to everyone around, "ROUND OUT!"

Tucker fires a HE round from his grenade launcher at the concentration of four troops that are pinning Konrad down with fire.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [27/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags
Firing a HE round at the concentration of [4] troops that are pinning Konrad down with fire

Craig waits for his intended target to show himself again. He then fires a three round burst at him or anyone else who shows themselves.

Then keeping low and trying to find as much cover as possible Craig will begin to move towards the corner of the hippo house in a low crawl and then on to Dawids position. Dropping if fired upon or if he hears an incoming mortar round.


Dawids Team
Firing on the enemy to the front

AK-74/BG-15 (14/30) + 2x30 (0/0 HE) - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
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Dieter's call to Mariusz had gotten lost in the general cacophony of noise that the zoo had descended into. He heard part of Konrad's barked message over the radio, but couldn't get all of the detail. Something about those to the south falling back...

He refocussed his efforts on the squad to the north, whom he had spotted moments ago. He took aim with his PSG-1 and started to snipe at any target stupid enough to present a fleshy target.

Thankfully the mortar rounds weren't landing too close to him, for now. He quickly glanced over in the direction of where he thought the mortar rounds were coming from, seeing if he could spot signs of it's location.

Dieter Brandt
Sniping targets to the north and then quickly looking for signs of the mortar team
PSG-1 - 16/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

Mariusz takes aim at the man he believes to be an enemy officer and fires. The bullets strikes near the man but fails to hit him. A second shot also misses. The man notices the incoming fire, however, and he stops his gesticulating. (Mariusz -2 rounds)

Opening fire has drawn some attention. Fortunately for Mariusz, Craig and Dieter have better skill (or luck, depending on how you look at it) at marksmanship. One of the bullets in Craig's latest burst strikes an enemy shooter in the head, killing him instantly. Dieter also scores a headshot on a different target, scattering the man's grey matter on the snow around him. (Craig -5 rounds; Dieter -1)

There are now only two or three enemy effectives in the northern group.

Woj and Dawid (NPCed) have gone from attracting a hail-storm of enemy fire to drawing none whatsoever. They edge back towards the NW corner of the hippo house. Peeking around the corner, they see that not all is well.

The BTR reemerges from behind the roadside building to the NE. It's left front tire is shredded and still smouldering. It is obviously still operational. The turret starts turning towards the hippo house...

Thor, meanwhile, continues looking for targets among the enemy moving up through the rubble approaching the burning BMP. Having lost two of their number to sniper fire, the enemy are keeping low, using cover and the terrain to mask their revised, more deliberate, slow-paced approach. Thor does not acquire a suitable target [this round].

To the south, around the primate house, Warren, Tucker, and Minh provide the crawling Konrad with cover fire. A flurry of outgoing bullets and Tucker's 40mm HE grenade hinders the enemy enough to lessen the volume and accuracy of their fire, but fails to produce any obvious casualties. Konrad, still in considerable discomfort, manages to reach the primate house unscathed. Besides the ache in his abdominal muscles, only his pride is wounded. (Warren -5 rounds, Minh -2 rounds, Tucker -1 40mm HE)

Jan, meanwhile, examines his wounded arm. It's a relatively clean through-and-through. Fortunately, there appears to be no damage to the bone, but the bullet (likely 5.45mm ball) has passed through and damaged both his tricep and bicep, making it hard to do much of anything with the arm. Luckily, the bullet does not appear to have tumbled too much as both the entrance and exit wounds are about the same, relatively neat shape and size. He tears open a med-kit with his teeth and tightly bandages the wound with his good hand.

The enemy reinforcements can now be seen advancing towards their comrades immediately to the south of the primate house. Their friend's over-enthusiasm has worked to your advantage, bringing them directly towards you instead of allowing them to continue to hook around to the southwest to hit you from behind.

The mortar has gone quiet after its last, errant shot. It's not clear whether the crew is waiting for updated corrections, has run out of ammunition, is dispacing, or something else. All you know, is that you've been granted a temporary respite.


Next Moves?


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"Incoming fire! Get your head down!"

Shaking his head in denial Dawid checked himself over and didn't find any wound. He replied to Woj, "what? Shot? That's crazy talk! I was waiting for Mariusz to start covering fire for us, and when he didn't, I started firing until you dragged me back just now."

Something wasn't adding up there, but there was no time to decipher what was going on. Too much confusion, and the door seemed to be slammed shut with the appearance of the BTR.

"Eagle to Sunray... the men on the north flank fight as if possessed by the spirits of the Waffen SS. There is also a functional BTR pinning us down. Suggest strongly we withdraw west, then north."

Maybe the Baron's men would call it a night. One never knew, even these superhuman fanatics must have their breaking point. As he talked he attached the remains of one belt onto the other, then put the combined belt into a can and attached the can to the PKM. Slamming down the cover to the receiver, he pulled back the charging handle.


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (90/100)
Monkey House
Changing belts.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:36, Tue 14 Sept 2010.

Craig had moved slightly on his course to the hippo house just as the APC edged forward.

“Shite”

As he ducked back down behind cover as he rolls the RPG on it's sling into a firing position and rises slightly above the brick rubble wall. Squinting as he acquires the target he lets out a slow breath. Once he is happy with the shot he fires the RPG and ducks back behind the cover. He felt bad using the last of the teams anti-armour weapons but the door need to be kicked open there was no other route.

"This time."

Craig mutters to himself as he hunkers down facing west, his rifle at his shoulder.

Dawids Team
Firing on the BTR-80

AK-74/BG-15 (09/30) + 2x30 (0/0 HE) - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Mariusz heard Dawid's yell and realised that all his shots had done was alert the leader that he was exposed. He was glad that others in his team were better shots.

He heard Dawid's yell and checked teh BTR which seemed to be aiming at the hippo house rather than at him. Still, no one ever got old on assumptions and he started to crawl backward whilst keeping his rifle toward the enemy. His eventual aim was to get behind the Giraffe house on it's short end where it faced the moat of the Lion enclosure and work his way to the corner to see if he had a shot.

That, of course aasumed he didn't get riddled with bullets in the mean time.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG-1 (27/30)
Crawling backwards to the end of the giraffe house

"Had a delay. Wait, over." Bayer gasps into the hanset.

Then leaning up against the sheltered side of the animal house, he waits a second until Jan is finished wrapping his arm and says, "Another bound. Keep moving back. The next structure."

He then speaks into the radio again, "Dawid, move your forward men back in line with you. We'll be lined up on your right in the next bound."

"Ok." he signals to Jan's team, "Go."

"Coup au bras.  Je peux courir mais pas tirer," called Jan in reply to Jeff through clenched teeth.  It took him a few seconds to realise that he had answered in French rather than English.  He quickly answered in English this time.  "It's just my arm.  My legs are working but I can't fire my rifle."

Finishing tying off the bandage around his arm Jan then slung the sling of his Steyr over his shoulder and drew his pistol.  It was painful to chamber a round in his pistol but Jan forced himself to do it and to take the pain that shot up his left arm as he gripped the slide of his pistol with his left hand.

At Konrad's signal Jan then set out, going West initially, looking to pass behind the Hippo house and then heading towards the building to the south west of it.  With his wounded left arm and the backpack he was carrying Jan was probably going to be the slowest member of the team now so he led the way initially, looking to put some distance between himself and the enemy soldiers.

He tried to keep himself focused on the task at hand.  There weren't enough of them in the team for someone to have to support him while they evaded the enemy.  He would have to keep himself moving so the others could all fight!  He kept himself low as he moved as someone was firing somewhere in the vicinity of the Hippo house.


Jan
Finishing putting the bandage on left arm, drawing his pistol, chambering a round and then heading west - see the map below for route (the red arrows indicate Jan's intended route - I'm not sure how far he can get in one turn).
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held



Note: According to a very helpful friend of mine "Coup au bras.  Je peux courir mais pas tirer," should mean "I've been hit in the arm.  I can run but I can't shoot!"

Doing his best to ignore the maelstrom of noise arond him, Dieter concentrated on the small squad of enemy soldiers to the north. By his estimate there were only 2 or 3 effectives there now, and he wanted to neutralise them quickly to provide an escape route for his colleagues. He looked back through the scope and selected new targets, aiming to take them out.

Dieter Brandt
Sniping targets to the north
PSG-1 - 15/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

The reappearance of the BTR was a slightly more pressing issue than dismantling infantrymen. Swinging the heavy barrel of Mjollnir around, Thor carefully aimed low on the armoured beast, resigned to the fact his hammer had little chance of penetrating it's scales. Instead he focused on immobilising it with shots to it's legs.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Targeting BTR suspension with an aimed shot
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (2/10) + 4x10 + 1x6
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Tucker leans back in to cover as Konrad makes his way back and switches his grip to engage targets with the M-16A2 now.  He keeps his setting on dingle-shot and goes for any targets while the others follow Bayer's order to move out.  Tuck is obviously providing cover so that the others to move.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [27/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Engaging threats with single-shot fire while the others in the group displace

"Roger, Sunray!" replied Dawid on the radio.

He called out, "Thor, Dieter, pull back now to abreast of my position! BTR is targeting you!"

Dawid Piotrowski

PKM (95/100)
NW Corner of Hippo House
Telling orders, moving back behind corner of building.

OOC: it's hard to tell, but I think Dawid and Woj are out of the BTR's line of fire. If not, they move back.

This message was last edited by the player at 03:05, Thu 16 Sept 2010.

Seeing that Jan was dealing with himself, Jeff took it upon himself to move up.  As per Konrad's instructions, he moves to the ruins of the building to his direct West.  Under covering fire from the other, he sprints across, and attempts to get into position to return the favor.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:21, Thu 16 Sept 2010.

The BTR has emerged from behind the roadside building to the northeast. Only the front third is visible. It's main gun opens fire on the northwest corner of the Hippo house, tearing great chunks out of the remnants of its battered wall. Fortunately, both Dawid and Woj are well back and neither are hit by the direct fire nor the concrete shrapnel that it produces. Craig feels that he simply can't wait to take the shot on the off chance that the BTR will advance any further. He takes steady aim and pulls the trigger on the RPG-16, sending his last HEAT rocket spiralling towards the Soviet-made APC. It strikes flush on the hull directly below the turret where it detonates in a brilliant orange fireball. When the greyish smoke of the explosion clears, you can cleary see flames and black smoke pouring out of the BTR's side hatch, which now hangs slightly ajar on its hinges. It's a certain kill. [Craig -1 RPG HEAT]

As Craig was firing the last of the RPG rockets, Thor was lining up his own shot at the APC. Attempting to hit its second forward wheel (the first was damaged by a 40mm HEDP round), he skips a bullet off the ground a couple of meters short of the target. It ricochets into the hull of the BTR just a second or two before the rocket strikes, effectively destroying it. If he didn't know better, Thor might have thought that it was his bolt had just killed the angry dragon. [Thor -1 round]

Moments before Craig accounts for the last of the enemy's armor (at least that present at the battle), Dieter tops another enemy rifleman in the northern group with his second head shot in as many attempts. The man's lifeless- and mostly headless- body lies slumped behind a tree stump. Only one enemy from the northern flanking group remain unscathed and he lies curled up behind his narrow cover, offering no resistance at the moment and probably hoping none of his antogonists will notice him. [Dieter -1 round]

To the south, the Konrad attempts to coordinate his team's orderly withdrawal from the Primate House. As Tucker and Minh [NPCed] fire cover, Warren sprints towards the buildings to the west, followed by Jan. Unaimed fire is hastily directed thier way but they both make it to cover unscathed. Every step sends a wave of pain up Jan's arm. He can only imagine with some dread the pain that he'll feel when his adrenaline levels start to drop. Tucker puts a bullet through the face of one of the nearer enemy rifleman, reducing the more accurate incoming fire. The enemy reinforcements will soon be close enough to seriously hinder any movement to the west, although the wall of the primate house would likely cover a withdrawal to the north, towards the hippo house. The enemy squad appears to be taking up positions in the remains of the zoo's aviary. [Tucker -2 rounds; Minh -5 rounds]

As if to emphasize the danger of the party's currect position in the shadow of the Primate House, a mortar bomb explodes inside a roofless section of the building. The crumbling walls, once rather sturdy, absorb most of the shrapnel thrown out by the blast but hunks of concrete debris still rain down on the party. Fortunately, none of the hunks are large enough to do any damage. It's a close call. The mortar has found the range.


Next Moves?


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This message was last edited by the GM at 23:28, Thu 16 Sept 2010.

As the bullet from his PSG-1 past effortlessly through the poor man's skull, ripping a hole in the back of his head and visciously pulling the brain matter with it as it carried on it's journey, Dieter smiled to himself. It was not a happy smile, more a sense of satisfaction from a dirty job done well. From what he could see there was only one soldier left to the north, and he seemed to be unwilling to fight, more concerned about cowering under the cover he could find. Dieter thought about sending an extra slug his way, but what was the point. The man had probably already shit his pants and was no threat, for now.

At that moment a mortar round fell from the sky onto the remnants of the primate house, showering Dieter with mud and debris. Fortunately nothing to do damage, but a bleak reminder that they were far from safe. The BTR was no longer a threat to the west of him so the threat on his flank was much reduced. He made a decision... time to move.

Scrambling off the floor he ran as fast as he could, heading northwest towards the giraffe house. His intention was to get there as quickly as possible and then find good cover. He would then look to the west and southwest to assess the threats there through his scope, looking for possible targets. He would then provide covering fire for the others.

Dieter Brandt
Moving quickly to NW to find cover in the giraffe house where he can provide cover fire to S and SW
PSG-1 - 14/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

From behind the protection of the brick wall Craig heard the grenade strike home and the dull crack as the round punched through. Craig watched the APC as he moved over the wall with his rifle at his shoulder. His position had been compromised for several minutes it was time to move. He used his radio to alert the rest of the team:

”All call signs this is Lighting-4, be advised northern route is open, APC is neutralized.”

Craig moved as fast as he could with his injured leg. He kept his rifle at his shoulder sweeping left to right, ready to fire on any targets that presented themselves. He was moving towards the Giraffe house unsure if Mariusz was unhurt.


Dawids Team
Moving north

AK-74/BG-15 (09/30) + 2x30 (0/0 HE) - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

"Keep going." ushers Bayer, still reeling from the bullet impact. As he falls back, he toggles his radio, "Dawid. Keep them bounding back."

Rae, was the map updated to show the last turns movements?

Once Mariusz had crawled back out of sight of the enemy, he stood up and turned around, running to the end of the Giraffe house before crouching again and checking the short end of the building was clear of the enemy.

Mariusz
AK-74 (27/30) (?/1)
Peeking around the western corner of the Giraffe house

Tucker opens the breach for his M-203 launcher and drops the expended HE round that he had fired and reaches into his grenadier's vest and pulls out another HE round and closes the breach foward.  Before he makes his next move back with the others, he plans on taking a final shot at the zoo's aviary where it looks like the remains of the troops are gathering.  "ROUND OUT!"

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Loading 40mm HE round to shoot at bird aviary
This message was last edited by the player at 22:23, Thu 16 Sept 2010.

In reply to Konrad Bayer (msg #112):

It was a good RPG shot, the driver, gunner and commander were all in the front of the APC and blowing off the nose would kill or injure them all. God willing. The fire had slackened off from the group flanking to the north, hopefully this time they had their heads down but one never knew!

Over the radio, Dawid answered, "confirm, BTR on left flank to the north is knocked out. Will keep going north, towards the Monkey, ah sorry, Giraffe House." Shit, he couldn't remember which was which anymore.

Remembering that Dieter and Thor had radios, he transmitted, "Tornado units, this is Eagle, you are instructed to move North to the Giraffe House now!"

Fuck it, if the Baron had a signals intelligence detachment it wouldn't surprise him but he didn't know where Dieter and Thor were and they had to move, and move quickly. Those mortar shells sounded like the trumps of doom to him.

"Moving!" he yelled in English, so that maybe Mariusz would hear and provide covering fire.


Dawid Piotrowski

PKM (90/100)
Hippo House
Moving to Giraffe House
This message was last edited by the player at 12:55, Fri 17 Sept 2010.

Having made it to the first building with Jeff, Jan took a few deep breaths in an attempt to control the pain from his arm before he continued moving westwards.  He ran for the building to the west of the Hippo House in the hope that that was obscured from any enemy fire.  He had heard transmissions from both Craig and Dawid that it was clear to the north but he had lost track a little of layout of the battle.

He wasn't sure even roughly where people where or what direction Konrad wanted to head in but westwards seemed to be a good idea at present as there was still firing to the south and he knew that the enemy had come from the east.  He also heard the impact of another mortar round somewhere behind him and that spurred him on.


Jan
Continuing to move westwards, aiming for the building to the west of the Hippo House.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held

Thor held his position while Dieter ran, choosing that moment to replace his almost empty magazine with a full one and continuing to observe the enemy.
A glance behind to confirm there were several people ready to provide cover and Thor rolled to the side, hauled himself to his feet, and lumbered westwards to the remains of an animal enclosure and his next covered fire position.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Reloading
Moving as fast as possible
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (11/10) + 3x10 + 1x6, 1x1
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Having blasted a hole in the enemy positions to the north, the party begins a fighting withdrawal away from the concentration of enemy troops (and the mortar) to the south.

Dawid and Woj rise up and leave the cover of the Primate House, running towards the Giraffe house. Mariusz is waiting there for them in the lee of the western wall, having made sure no enemy wait on the far side of the building. They make it safely.

Dieter is hot on their heals. He rises and sprints towards the Giraffe House. He can hear the sound of gunfire but not the buzz or snap of close incoming fire. He makes it to the Giraffe house just a couple of seconds after Dawid and Woj.

Craig is next to join them. A couple of enemy troops to the east (central group) have resumed firing and bullets are striking near him as he runs. Craig arrives in one piece but the wound in the back of his thigh is throbbing with pain and he can feel a wet trickle of blood running down the back of his leg.

Thor also moves towards cover, heading due west towards the Primate House. A few bullets buzz past, colliding in puffs of smoke with its broken walls. He gets behind cover- a section of the enclosure wall- which gives him a view of the eastern hemisphere of the battlefield (roughly from the burning BTR to the burning BMP). He also has easy access to the sheltered withdrawal route behind the primate house. Looking east, northeast, Thor sees more enemy troops coming up via the road down which the first damaged BTR pulled back. They are similar in appearance to the other Ukranian troops you've been battling for the last half-an-hour or so.

To the south, Konrad and Minh move towards the Primate House using the Hippo House as cover and concealment. Tucker takes a moment to give the enemy reinforcements coming up from the south. He deftly puts a 40mm HE grenade into the remains of the Aviary, hopefully doing some damage to its current human occupants. As soon as he sees the grenade explode on target, Tucker turns and runs north along the Hippo House wall. Just as he's about to reach the far corner, another mortar bomb explodes just inside the wall a mere two or three meters from Tucker's position. The wall buckles outwards and collapses in a cloud of dust and smoke. Tucker's caught in the avalanche. The next thing he knows, he's lying in a heap of rubble, half-burried under building debris. Amazingly, except from some scratches and soon-to-be bruises, he's unhurt. The rubble atop him is neither too thick nor too heavy to prevent him from digging himself out. (Tucker -1 40mm HE)

To the west of the Hippo house, Jan and Warren are in a position that will allow them to either continue putting fire on the enemy force to the south or to withdraw to the north concealed from them. Jan's wound is painful. Blood is still seeping through the bandage from the large exit wound in his bicep.


Next Moves?


Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1284835780
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:58, Sat 18 Sept 2010.

Jeff realized that they needed to slow the southern group's advance if they were going to get away in time.  Seeing this, he carefully aimed at exposed troops in the south, before unleashing two pairs of single shots at any and all targets he could.  Wounding is best, killing is alright, slowing is acceptable.


Jeff Warren
1 aimed shot + 3 quick shots, 2 targets.
AK-103 w/POSP4x24 (21/30)

Kneeling next to the sheltered side of the ape house, Quyen removes the magazine from her rifle and inserts a new one. Following the last mortar hit, she looks around the corner to where Tucker was nearly buried.

As the dust clears her eyes widen, until he he shows movement and looks to be unhurt. Relieved, she then yells, "Dammit Sergeant Tucker! That's what I'm talking about! Stop fooling around in the rubble and get over here!"


Quyen
Reloading/waiting for the everyone else

Once down in the relative cover of the brick structure Craig looks down at his leg as he changed the magazine in his rifle. “No time” he thought to himself. Once behind solid cover facing the threat from the east (central group) Craig will begin firing short bursts.

He tried to favour his other leg as he he aimed towards the advancing troops.

”Anyone got any spare 40mm.

He asks over the rapid firing of his AK.

Dawids Team
Firing on the southern troops
Giraffe House

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (0/0 HE) - held at shoulder
RPG-7D (0/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Bayer kneels next to Quyen and shouts over to Jan and Warren, pointing to the structure to (their) northwest, "Move again."

Bayer then looks behind him, a few hundred meters beyond Dawid's team, he could make out a large structure. Speaking into his radio, he says, "Dawid. That building to your northwest. Can you get your team to it and hold? We got a delay here. Over."

"Okay, Sunray, see you there! Note, more reinforcements coming down the NE road."

Dawid felt a bitter amusement at their predicament. No time to dwell on that now!

"Mariusz, Woj, Dieter, Craig, on me now! Now!" He waved everyone over. "Mariusz, give some 40mm grenades to Craig. Give the other spare belt to me." He passed over the empty ammo can for the full one, eying Craig's wounded leg. "How bad is that? Can we patch it up later?"

"We are moving to that building to our northwest." Dawid pointed it out for reference, but kept his head down for prudence's sake. "We will move in 2 bounds. Craig, you will take Dieter and Woj and go first. Mariusz and I will cover you. Signal us when you get there, then cover our bound. If I am killed, Craig is in charge. Let's move quickly, go!"


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (90/100 + 100)
NE Corner, Giraffe House

Giving orders. He also plans on using covering fire to suppress the reinforcements moving west along the boulevard, and have Maruisz keep an eye on any remaining survivors in the building to their NE.

Craig turned as he was raising his rifle to begin firing. He shuffled closer to Dawid but kept his rifle facing towards the enemy. At the question about his leg Craig replies:

"If it doesn't fall off I can keep moving."

He takes the offered grenades and puts them in one of the large front ammo pouches on his PLCE. He then moves with Woj and Dieter to the far side of the building and on the commencement of cover fire runs as fast as he can with his leg to the next suitable cover.

Mariusz handed over the ammo and then said, "Woj has the 40mm grenades, he didn't give them to me and I forgot to ask. There's a hangfire in teh grenade launcher I don't know how to clear, I haven't used the BG-1 before and I'm reluctant to fiddle with it."

He took up position to cover the men moving forward.

Mariusz
AK-74 27/30
BG-1 ?/1
Covering the forward leap

When the round hits and there's an explosion, Tucker tries his best to cover up his exposed face from the debris, and smoke.  He lays there for a second as he tries to convince his body to get up and move and that he isn't dead, yet!  He begins to move his arms and legs trying to move away the rocks and rubble burring him as he also wants to get the dust and dirt out of his lungs, nose, and mouth.



As he attempts to get from underneath the fallen wall, he hears a familiar femal voice calling for him.  "<cough, cough> I'm over here, <cough> Mother!  Give me a <cough> minute or fuckin' help me!"

TUCKER
Trying to dig himself out of rubble

In reply to Mariusz Tokarski (msg #125):

Understood," pass off your forty-mil to Craig and let's make this happen! Good luck and may God go with you, leftenant, Woj, Dieter."

"Mariusz, keep an eye on those buggers that was firing on us before, and look for snipers. We know they have sharpshooters!" He pointed out the building where (unbeknown to him) Mariusz had singlehandedly chopped the group flanking them to the NE into pieces.

Crossing himself for luck, he set up the PKM and commenced firing on the reinforcements moving up to the east. Even if he didn't hit anyone they would be forced to go to ground, slowing them for crucial minutes or even deciding to withdraw or flank around.


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (90/100 + 100)

NE Corner, Giraffe House

Giving orders.
Covering Fire, PKM at the reinforcements moving west down the road to the east.
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Dieter made it to the giraffe house in one piece, meeting up with other elements of the squad there. Hearing Dawid's instruction he silently nodded, and then glanced over to Woj and Craig.

As the prepared to move he quickly swapped mags in his PSG-1.

Once they were ready he waited for the instruction. Once the instruction to move came he headed off toward the northwest, trying to run as quickly as possible while keeping low behind any tree stump or wall that was offering shelter.

Once he reached the new building he looked quickly for a good firing position and then took cover. Calling to Woj, he also directed him to a good position nearby.

"Woj, take cover over there and look for targets. Aim carefully, and fire single shots rather than bursts. Keep calm, and keep firing."

He then glanced over to make sure Craig was in position before radioing back to the others. "This is Thunder-2. We are in position and will commence cover. Prepare to move. Over."

With that he looked at the new enemy squad to the East and began to fire at any target available.

Dieter Brandt
Moving to the new building to NW, issuing fire instructions to Woj, and sniping targets to E.
PSG-1 - 20/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke
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Jan was conscious that he was starting to lag behind the others and that he needed to keep moving.  He'd heard someone, he wasn't sure who but it could have been Konrad or Dawid, saying something over the radio about heading northwards.  He could see that Jeff was continuing to engage the enemy and covering the rear and had seen a couple of people head into a building that looked like it might once have held primates of some kind.

He started heading northwards, aiming for the building that the others had entered, moving as quickly as he could.


Jan
Heading northwards towards the ape house.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held

Setting up Mjollnir again in cover, Thor transmitted his observations.
"This Thunderer. Enemy Døkkálfar reinforcements to north east, over."
Message delivered, he scanned the enemy with Járngreipr, conducting a quick headcount, and aimed at whoever seemed to be giving the orders.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Radioing update
Aiming at leader type/grenadier/machinegunnner in that order of preference
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (11/10) + 3x10 + 1x6, 1x1
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Dawid spots the newly arrived enemy reinforcements forming up in the roadway to the east. They mill about without purpose, appearing somewhat hesitant to venture out of the perceived cover and concealment provided by the buildings on either side of them. The two burning AFV's and corpses scattered on the ground in front of them must be rather discouraging. They seem unawares of half their quarry's current position around the Giragge house. Dawid takes aim at the core of the group and sends a burst into their midst, dropping one of them like a sack of wet laundry. The others scatter like cockroaches on the kitchen floor when the light it flicked on, scrambling behind cover. Dawid spots the BTR-80 that Craig hit in the turret with an RPG in the battle's opening phase. Thin white smoke is still drifting from its blackened turret. At the moment, it is doing nothing but providing stationary cover with its armored hull. Mariusz opens fire a split second after Dawid. The man he was aiming at stumbles on his way to cover, before disappearing behind the still-steaming BTR. Dawid fires another long burst into the BTR, sending singing ricochets in all directions and discouraging the enemy from further purposeful movement. (Dawid -20 rounds; Mariusz -10 rounds)

Thor was about to pick off what appeared to be an officer when Dawid's first burst scattered the enemy formation. The second burst causes the enemy to hunker down even further. It will take a few more seconds to locate a suitable target now that the enemy reinforcements have gone to ground.

Dieter keeps watch to the north and northwest. So far, he's seen nothing to suggest any enemy troops in that sector. There's only the lone enemy survivor of the original northern flanking group to the east-northeast, still cowering behind a tree stump. To the west is some sort of animal enclosure encircled by a kind of ditch or moat. On the right, a damaged runs almost all the way to the building to the northwest. Woj and Craig arrive and, with Dawid and Mariusz firing cover from the building's opposite corner, the trio moves to the next building to the northwest with Dieter in the lead. Thanks to the wall on their right, they make it without drawing fire and quickly set up in a shallow draw with good fields of fire to the east to cover the next group.

Tucker digs himself free of the rubble pile and, trailing a cloud of dust, half runs, half stumbles north towards the primate house where Konrad and the rest of his team have assembled.

Warren shoots at the enemy to the south from a covered position to the west of the Hippo House. His silenced AK-103 doesn't have much of a firing signature and he catches an enemy in the advanced covering group just below the throat. The man rolls on to his back and clutches at the wound. The others adjust their fire to Warren's position. One or more of them must have watched him run to the building or spothim as he opened fire. He fires another burst but fails to score any hits. Long-range enemy fire from the Aviary is starting to reach out for him. He's quickly becoming the focal point for the enemy's ire, allowing Tucker to escape unhindered by aimed enemy fire. (Warren -10 rounds)

Jan also uses the respite to move to the Primate House, joining Konrad and Minh there.


Next Moves?


Updated Tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1285207658
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Tucker reloads his 40mm launcher with another HE round as he stumbles his way to the primate house.  As the dust and dirt flies off of him, he tries to break a smile when he gets there, "Thanks for waiting.  GOt hit by a bus.  And don't think I didn't hear you yelling at me again Mom!"

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Loading 40mm HE round on way to Primate house

In reply to Cap'n Rae (msg #131):

As he observed the Ukrainians Dawid thought, Damn those bastards from "Golicja i Głodomeria" (loosly translated as "Naked and Hunger Land", a negative Polish stereotype of western Ukrainians as poor and starving). They fight so hard for their Polish master, who they should hate so much!

No time to question their good fortune. "Sunray... reserve movement to east is halted. NW buildings seem secure."

Craig, Deiter and Woj seemed to have reached cover, time for them to head out.

"Mariusz, good shooting, now it's time to move! When they start covering fire, that is."

He called out in English, "Moving!"


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (70/100 + 100)
NE Corner, Giraffe House

Moving to buidings to NW when Craig et al begin covering fire.
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Dieter settled into position. He glanced to the east but saw no clear movement, so concentrated on the northern and western flanks. He is intrigued by the enclosure next to them. It reminded him of the tiger enclosure at the Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart, a place he had visited many times with his father as a boy.

His thoughts turned momentarily to his father. He hadn't heard from his parents since getting called up into the Army, and wondered what had happened to them. Where they alive or dead? Had they stayed at home, or fled to France, or had they disappeared into the forest? His father had been an expert woodsman, and knew every inch of the forest. Maybe one day he would return home to look for them, maybe one day...

He snapped back to the reality of his situation. The north and west seemed to be clear. He directed Woj and Craig to safe spots and radioed the remainder of the squad to let them know they were in position.

Dieter Brandt
Settled in cover in new building, covering North and West flanks
PSG-1 - 20/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

Once settled into the next position, Craig places a new 40mm grenade into the launcher on the AK and aims at the approaching BTR-80* to the East. He takes his time and then fires watching the grenade arc out over the battlefield.

He ejects the spent case and reloads, then raises his rifle to his shoulder.

*This is of course only if he can see the APC otherwise he fires towards the infantry.


Dawids Team
Firing on the BTR-80

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (1/1 HE) + 6x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

"Va t'en!", Jan said to himself as he pushed himself off again and continued moving towards Dawid and Mariusz's position in the Giraffe house.  His arm hurt like hell but it was only bleeding slightly so if he could get clear for a little while he could redo the bandage and ensure that he was going to be ok.

From that wound at least!


Jan
Heading northwards towards the giraffe house.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held

OOC - in this context "Va t'en!" means "Get a bloody move on!" rather than "Fuck off!"

Mariusz heard Dawid's call to move and he headed toward the enemy as quickly as he could.

Mariusz
AK-74 17/30
BG-1 ?/1
Charging the enemy to the NW

Jeff takes the opportunity to get one more aimed shot off at the exposed riflemen before ducking deep behind his cover. He takes a moment to key his radio "This is Warren.  How about some covering fire? Suppress the bird house." He waits on some covering fire before running to his teammates.


Jeff Warren
1 Aimed shot at exposed enemy, running to team.
AK103w/POSP4x24 [11/30]

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In reply to Mariusz Tokarski (msg #137):

"Whoops, other way, Mariusz! Northwest, towards Craig and them!"

He considered transmitting to Thor they were leaving, but he didn't want to step on Warren's needed request for assistance over the radio. Thor may well have heard the earlier transmission and was making his own way. If not, Konrad could possibly pick him up on his way through.

Making sure everyone was oriented in the right direction (that is, Mariusz and himself) he moved out.


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (70/100 + 100)
NE Corner, Giraffe House

Moving to buidings to NW.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:59, Sat 25 Sept 2010.

Maintaining position, Thor lined up on his next target amongst the reinforcements before gently squeezing the trigger. Mjollnir roared but the intended target ducked just in time to avoid their head being removed from this world.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Aimed shot, medium range - miss
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x6, 1x1
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Mariusz heard Dawid's call and stopped dead in total confusion. unsure where he was supposed to be going or why they were attacking when their aim was breaking contct. He tried to reorientate and then follow Dawid.

Mariusz
AK-74 17/30
Stopping in confusion
Following Dawid.

After having a brief moment to regain his berings and determine where everyone was, Bayer replies over the radio, "Sunray. Roger. Hold the northwest building before we take our next bound. Jan's team is coming up from your south. Out."

Bayer then points to the Giraffe house as Tucker arrives and says, "Sergeant, follow Jan up to the next pen and hold. Quyen, back them up."

Then levelling his rifle towards the bird house, Bayer fires two quick shots into the structure. "Warren. We need to move now. Come on." says into the radio handset.

Bayer
Communicating / Firing two quick shots at bird house
G36/HK69 (28/30) (1 HEDP)
This message was last edited by the player at 20:28, Fri 24 Sept 2010.

At the north end of the party's straggling line, Dieter, Woj, and Craig are joined by Dawid and his PKM. Fortunately for Mariusz, the enemy to the east were preoccupied by Thor and Craig's latest shots and they don't take advantage of his reckless charge into open space. The enemy to the east seems discouraged and hesitant. Ahead of them, a BTR-80 is burning brightly while nearby a second, defanged BTR sits idle and abandoned by its crew. Mariusz realizes his error in following a clearly nonsensical order and runs back to cover. He leaps through a gap in the wall and heads north, rejoining his friends.

Thor's shot may have missed, but it does keep the enemy in the street to the east glued to whatever cover they've found. Craig blind-fires a 40mm HE grenade over the burning BTR into the open street where it explodes in a puff of smoke and sparkling shrapnel, further discouraging the recently-arrived Ukranian reinforcements from taking any kind of initiative. (Thor -1 round; Craig -1 40mm HE)

As he searches for another target, Thor spots movement atop the collapsed rubble of the apartment complex directly accross the street. At least a couple of the enemy have finally taken advantage of the man-made high ground overlooking the park. From this vantage point, they will have better lines of sight and fire over the eastern half of the park. Thor might not have much more time before he is pinned down out in front of the nearest cover.

Konrad fires off a couple of rounds in the direction of the aviary before heading towards the Giraffe House where he meets up once again with Tucker and Minh. Covered in cement dust, Tucker looks like a bit like a martial Ghost of Christmas Past (two months early). Despite his appearance, he's fully recovered from his close call at the Hippo House. (Konrad -2 rounds)

Warren takes one more aimed shot at the nearest enemy before ducking behind the cover of the nearby maintainance building. Rounds from the aviary smack into the concrete and kick up showers of slush and mud nearby. Warren is able to use the buidling to move north out of sight of the enemy to the south. These troops must be in direct contact with the enemy mortar team because a high-explosive bomb lands on the other side of the shed, detonating in a spray of earth and shrapnel. Fortunately for Warren, the building absorbs the fragments and concussion thrown out by the mortar round and he is only slightly shaken. Realizing that he must be drawing just about all of the southern enemy group's ire, Warren decides to beat feet. He rises and runs north to the Ape House. Breathing heavily, he turns and looks behind him. The Hippo House and maintainance building screen him from the enemy in Aviary (and vice-versa), giving him a respite from the enemy's direct fire. The mortar is still of some concern, however.


Next Moves?


Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1285439419
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Mariusz reached the others at the edge of the ruined Cat House and became aware of the soldiers that were gathering at the edge of the zoo. He wracked his brains for a memory that would help him and said to Dawid, "Directly North West of here is the road and rail bridge. They are down but you might be able to use them as cover to break contact."

He pointed to the Cat House and said, "If we can make a brief firebase there we can cover the others getting to the riverside and then past the bridges. Then we can run using these ruins as cover."

"We should lose them in the ruined factories to the north."

As much as he hated to admit it, the time to go had arrived. Taking advantage of the natural cover, he recovered the single empty brass casing from his position and scurried back to catch up with the others...

Thor "The Thunderer"
Withdrawing through cover
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x6, 1x1
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Tucker gets his orders from Konrad and gives him a weak wave as he pushes off the building he's at to make his way over to where Jan is now setting up along with Minh.  "Too many close calls Mother!  That fuckin' mortar has it in for me for some reason.  Hopefully the third time isn't the charm in this case," he tells her trying to relieve the situation with some humor.  On the move, if he can, he reloads his 40mm launcher with another HE grenade.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Loading 40mm HE round on way to Jan's position with Minh
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Outside what could have been a building to house large felines, Dawid gathered the people who were with him together under cover of a ramp and retaining wall.

"Okay, we're going to clear the building. Once that's done, Dieter and I will cover to the east, Mariusz will cover the north and west. Woj, help Craig with his leg."

He looked at Mariusz and nodded his thanks. "The ruins of the bridge is a good idea. We'll make that our own "rally point" for now. I'm loathe to speak of it over the radio, so I'll wait for Konrad to catch up and tell him in person. Anything I might be missing?"



Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (70/100 + 100)

Outside Cat House
Giving orders, moving in to clear, covering to east.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:46, Mon 27 Sept 2010.

Craig adjusts his aim after firing the grenade and begins firing short bursts at any of the new reinforcements stupid to raise their heads. He will keep his fire towards the front of the group taking out anyone moving forward.

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (1/0 HE) + 6x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
This message was last edited by the player at 06:58, Mon 27 Sept 2010.

"Probably," Mariusz said, "but nothing I can think of. Once we're in position can you have a look at the BG-1 for me, the round's either a dud or not settled properly but I don't know which."

As Jeff rounds the back of the Ape House, he realizes that everyone else has continued to move on without him.  Although he contemplates attempting to E&E on his own, the sound of gunfire ahead of him reassures him that some 'friendlies' must still be in the area.  He keeps sprinting to the next building to the NW, hoping that someone is covering him.  The scattered gunfire to the East drew him to run for the West side of the building.


Jeff Warren
Running to West Side of Giraffe House
AK-103w/POSP4x24 [10/30]

Dieter nodded towards Dawid, indicating that he understood the order. He left the others to clear the enclosure they were sheltering around. Room to room fighting wasn't really his style. Instead he settled into a good firing position behind a low stone wall and looked for movement to the East. There had been a lot of activity there so he quickly scanned the area before selecting targets. Again he aimed for officers, NCOs or radiomen first.

Once a target was selected he commenced raining death down upon them again.

Dieter Brandt
Taking cover near the cat house, sniping at targets to the east.
PSG-1 - 20/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

Bayer pauses and looks at the ground between the giraffe house and the building Dawid's team were at. "Alright. Keep moving up." he says to Jan's team. "Make for the last building there. Use the wall for cover."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:01, Tue 28 Sept 2010.

Jan nodded in response to Konrad before moving out again and continuing to head north to where he could see many of the others, led by Dawid.  The pain in his arm was still bad and he hoped that they could get clear of the enemy so that he could look at it again.  He remembered that the bullet had passed through his arm so, with a bit of luck, it wouldn't cause him a permanent problem.

That was on the assumption that they got clear for long enough for him to tend the wound again and let it heal!


Jan
Heading northwards towards Dawid's team, using available cover.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held

Mariusz settled down into cover and watched the north, once he was settled in he made a tactical magazine change.

Mariusz
AK-74 (31/30) BG-1 ?/1
In cover looking North(eastish)
Changing magazine

The fiercely burning BTR-80 and the one-story, roadside building near which it is permanently parked block the northern team's view east to the road where the enemy reinforcements had scattered a couple of minutes earlier. The sun rising above the fallen apartment blocks- still a couple of stories tall even in their present pancaked state- makes it difficult to see. Dieter searches for targets to either side of the obstacles but fails to spot anything worth a bullet.

Dawid leads Craig and Mariusz in clearing the Cat House enclosure. It is completely bare- water-stained concrete sparsely scrawled with graffiti. No one is home. The team exits the building as Konrad, Tucker, Minh, and Jan arrive. Dawid, Mariusz, Craig, and Woj take up defensive positions as previously instructed, and begin looking for threats in their assigned sectors.

Warren, feeling abandoned and considering striking out on his own, moves up to the Giraffe House, drawing some fire from the east as he does so. He arrives there safely. A low, damaged wall leads north to another low building. Glancing in that direction, Warren sees movement. He's fairly certain that he's looking at a group of his new comrades.

Recognizing that the enemy has gained a tactical advantage by finally taking the high ground to the east, Thor wisely pulls back, drawing a couple of rounds from the enemy climbers as he does so. He crawls through the remains of the Ape House and reaches the covered west side of the building in one piece. He is now the southernmost member of the party. A glance to the south fails to pick out any enemy fighters.

It seems significantly warmer than it has been for the past few days. It's hard to tell if it's the natural body heat produced by the exertions of battle or weather the weather has made a shift. The sky above is nearly cloudless and the sun blazes brightly above the buildings to the east, making observation that much more difficult.

The enemy mortar hasn't fired in the last minute or so. Visual contact with the enemy force moving up from the south (the bulk of which was last seen occupying the Aviary) has been lost. Enemy fire is minimal. From the Cat House, the way north looks clear of enemy troops. The enemy's intentions, however, are not so clear. Have they lost the will to fight? Are they readying themselves for another direct assault? Or are they repositioning to catch the party in an ambush as it attempts to escape?


Next Moves?


Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1285717072
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:13, Wed 29 Sept 2010.

"Sixty seconds." Bayer says, entering the final structure, glancing back the way the came for Warren and Thor. "If you are low, now is the time to redistribute grenades and ammo if needed."

Looking at Tucker and Jan, he asks, "You two still good?"

Bayer then takes hold of Woj by the shirt and asks firmly, "You. The bridge is down... but you can still go underneath it at the river bank right? Instead of crossing the road." If he doesn't seem to understand, Bayer will give Mariusz a nod to indicate he wants his question answered.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:32, Wed 29 Sept 2010.

Spying nothing to the East, Dieter readjusted his position to look South. As he scanned for targets he observed the stragglers coming in towards his location.

If any target is spotted he will pick them off.

Dieter Brandt
Taking cover near the cat house, sniping at targets to the South.
PSG-1 - 20/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

Landing amid the rubble of their new position Craig begins to scan his sector for any targets. He keeps an eye out for the last man of the northern group who was hold up next to stump. If he gets a shot he will take it.

Hearing the captains call Craig readies himself to move again.


Point Team
Covering sector

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (0/1 HE) + 6x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Mariusz looked over at Woj and reiterated the Kaptain's question, "Woj, can we get under the bridges without exposing ourselves?"

"No Konrad, I'm not good," replied Jan, looking a little pale and holstering his pistol as he spoke.  His voice was still strong, the determination to survive apparent.  "I'm definitely not an effective any more but I can cover people with my pistol!"

He then started fiddling with the bandage on his left arm, trying to position it better over the wound in an attempt to stop the remaining bleeding.

"Also, Konrad and Tuck.  If you're short of forty mill grenades then take some of mine." His 40mmN grenades were conveniently located in the grenade vest he was wearing and only Konrad and Tuck had M203s as well as Jan so they might as well take what they needed if they were getting short.


Jan
Taking the opportunity to reapply the bandage on his left arm and offering 40mmN grenades to Konrad and Tuck.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - holstered

Woj answers confidently, "Yes, we can. The bank is pretty steep there and there's still some road over the top of it at the base of the bridge. If the... er, enemy get on top of the bank while we're down there, though, we'll be well and truly fucked. You guys don't happen to have a boat, do you?"

It's clear from his tone and facial expression that the question is meant as a rather sardonic joke.

Robert looks over to Konrad, "I'm dusty but functional boss."


Tucker then looked back over to Konrad after Jan gave a status report on himself which didn't sound good.  He grabs for Jans bandage where he was trying to adjust it so it covered the wound better.  "Leave it Jan I got it.  Lemme help you out here buddy.  Try and rest for a minute.  And thanks for the grenades.  If I need 'em, I'll grab 'em buddy!

Boss, I'll stay with Konrad makes sure he's ok and we get his ass outta here.  He's only got the pistol so, we'll make it through," Tucker says as he removes the less than half full magazine from the Steyr rifle, puts it in one of Jan's pockets and then inserts a fresh mag into the weapon.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Helping Jan get ready to move and bandaged up
This message was last edited by the player at 01:50, Thu 30 Sept 2010.

Jeff pauses and squints to see if he can identify the figures to his north.  As a thousand thoughts run through his head, he figures they're his teammates. Nonetheless, he runs to the building with his rifle at high-ready.  When he identifies the rest of the group as friendly, he lowers his rifle and sprints the rest of the way, joining Konrad's group.

"They know we're here.  Excellent.  We've definitely bogged down and taken out most of their Reaction Force."  You can tell from his expression, and despite the grime on his face, that he is generally pleased.  He also takes the moment to swap out for a fresh mag, and wipe some of the dirt off of his uniform.

"The 10th will have it much easier now.  But we need to keep moving.  That mortar is still active.  Also, sorry about your man Ondar."  He spits into the ground, then adds "And where is Thor?"

"Right here," Thor panted from behind Warren, still white from his own encounter with falling masonry.
"They in building. Have high ground."
"Need move. Now!"

Thor "The Thunderer"
Withdrawing to group
Perpared to move again immediately
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x6, 1x1
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

"Konrad, Mariusz suggested using the bridge, ah, whatever you call it, on this side as a rally point."

Hearing Thor's warning, Dawid scanned the buildings again, this time with binoculars. Maybe he'd see something this time. He also checked south, and oriented his weapon in that direction.

"Dieter, you and Thor please locate and eliminate any spotters in the buildings."

They were shot up, but still mobile and in much better shape than the enemy. Unfortunately, they still seemed to have a lot of fight left in them, too. He noted Ondar was missing and presumed he was dead, but stifled his grief for later and crossed himself instead. "Farewell, my friend," he said softly.

"Kapitan, my detachment is still in good shape. Why not we lead off with Woj as a guide, you and the rest follow, Thor and Dieter can delay any pursuit, then catch up. When we reach the bridge we set up the antenna and call for the Queen to pick up the wounded? I don't want to leave, but I can appreciate Jan and others might be too injured to travel fast for very long."


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (70/100 + 100)

Inside Cat House, covering the south.

Hearing Thor's comments, and Dawid's instructions, Dieter spoke up. "Thor, identify targets for me, show me where their spotters are."

With that he moved his PSG-1 to face East again, as that appeared to be a more imminent threat for now. Once Thor has identified the threat he will start sniping again.

Dieter Brandt
Moving his aim back to the East once Thor has identified targets
PSG-1 - 20/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

Bayer nods silently to Mariusz and releases his grip on Woj. He then looks over at Jan and then down to his wound, as he answers. "Right... hang in."

"Robert. Stick with him. Quyen too, stay close."



"Yes. I wanted to use it... you know, to cross the highway without without exposing ourselves." Bayer replies. "But if we need to hold, then again, it's the place to go."

Bayer then says, "Time's up. Ok, Dawid. Take lead with Lieutenant Sutherland, Mariusz and Woj and head for the bridge. It's only about half a kilometer from here. Jan's team follow up in the center, me included. Sniper det and Warren on rear security."

Lead: Dawid/Craig/Mariusz/Woj
Center: Bayer/Jan/Tucker/Quyen
Rear:Dieter/Warren/Thor

"Understood, Kapitan."

He turned to the members of his detachment, after surveying the terrain ahead.

"Mariusz, Craig, Woj, on me. We're on point, our objective is the base of the bridge. Our first bound is to what looks like the park entrance, to the north-northwest.

"Dieter, Thor, continue observation and suppressing the spotters on high ground, maybe they won't know exactly where we've gone if we put out their eyes. Withdraw on Dieter's discretion, you are the rear guard.

"Everyone else, on the Kapitan and cover our bound. Once we complete our bound, we will cover your movement."

"Let's move."


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (70/100 + 100)

Inside Cat House, Organising the first bound of the element towards the front entrance to the park.
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Tucker finishes up the bandage on Jan's arm and helps him up so they could get ready to move.  "Don't worry boss, we'll get the handicapped out of here.  Stick with me and my Mom here Jan and we'll get your ass outta here!  Mom's been helping me out so now maybe I can return the favor.  You get anything short that may come up, we'll worry about the rest!"

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Getting ready to move out with the center group
This message was last edited by the player at 14:15, Sat 02 Oct 2010.

"Got it," Mariusz said and started to move out toward the northwest exit. He was careful to try and keep the last remains of the Cat House between him and any enemy fire.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG1 (31/30) ?/1
Running to the NW

While Thor and Dieter try to get a shot on the spotters to the East, Jeff keeps watch to the south, making sure no one moves up on them.  Once the rest of the unit has moved away, Jeff signals to the snipers that they've left, and gets ready to move, covering rear security.

With the command team set up to cover them, Dawid leads the point element (Mariusz, Craig, & Woj) towards the zoo entrance to the northwest. They move quickly but cautiously, using the little cover and concealment available to their advantage. (Before they left, Craig was going to take a shot at the lone survivor of the enemy's northern flanking group. It appears that the man escaped though, because Craig could not find him.)

They arrive at the smashed visitor's entrance and parking lot, now empty save for the shrivelled, burned-out remains of a couple of cars and city buses, and the rusting chasis of what was once probably a ZU-23-4.

The command team watch the point team complete the first bound. No enemy have yet been sighted in the northern half of the battle area. The lull in the action allows Tucker to inspect and rebandange Jan's wound. He readjusts and cinches the bandage tight and, despite making the wound area more painful, appears to have mostly staunched the bloodflow.

Meanwhile, the sniper detachment (Dieter, Thor, & Warren) sets up to try and engage the enemy to the east- in particular, the enemy soldiers who've climbed atop the rubbled apartment block overlooking the park. There's still a lot of smoke from the burning BTR-80 but, working together, they spot movement sillouetted against the risen sun. With Thor acting as spotter, Dieter opens fire. The figure disappears as Dieter's bullet strikes a slab of concrete a few inches from its head. (Dieter -1 round)

Warren looks to the south, keeping watch for the arrival of the enemy group last seen occupying the Aviary. The Giraffe House blocks most of his view. If the enemy uses the cluster of buildings to the south to their advantage, they could move all the way up to the Giraffe House without being seen. It's likely, though, that the enemy is in a similar position of not knowing exactly where the the party is (or they are not able to effectively coordinate between separate units) because the mortar has not fired in several minutes.


Next Moves?


Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1286036156
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Mariusz crouched behind what little cover there was and looked at the grenade launcher he was using. On the left, under the safety catch, was a small latch. He pressed it experimentally and realised it was spring loaded. He tipped the stubby barrely forward and pushed the latch hoping that it would release the round that hadn't gone off and remained in the barrel.

He looked around and said, "I'm trying to clear the grenade launcher does anyone have any rounds for the damned thing?"

Mariusz
AK-74/BG1 (31/30) ?/1
Clearing jammed BG1

"Here."

Craig hands over two of the 40mmR HE grenades he got from Woj. As he scans the rear section looking for the command group moving forward and any enemy advancement.

Point Team
Covering team adavce

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (0/1 HE) + 3x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Seeing Dawid's team reach the parking lot, Bayer nods to Tucker and says, "Ok Robert, our move, lead us out."

In reply to Cap'n Rae (msg #172):

Having made it safely, Dawid waved at Konrad to signal it was safe.

"Excellent, well done. 360 degree security.... Mariusz and I will watch south and east, Craig, keep an eye on the rear. Woj, have a look north, see where we should travel next."

He set up the GMPG's bipod on a concrete barrier, covering the SE so it could be easily swung from side to side.


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (70/100 + 100)

Zoo Entrance, covering SE

"Thanks," Mariusz said to Craig after he'd handed him two rounds for the BG-1. He slid one into the cargo pocket of his trousers and then loaded the other round into the barrel of the grenade launcher.

He heard the spring click into place and then slid the safety catch upwards. He settled himself down to covering the south and east as Dawid had indicated.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG1 (31/30) 1HE/1
Overwatch to the south and east.

Tucker nods to Bayer and taps Jan on the leg, "Right boss!  C'mon Jan!  Me and you got the lead out of here.  My Mom and Konrad will cover our backs!"  Robert leads 'center' and stays with Jan during the move towards the bridge where Dawid is setting up cover after their bound.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Moving towards the bridge towards Dawid and taking up cover for the sniper team there as they made their way back, and of course, staying with and assisting Jan
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Though his arm hurt more now Jan was grateful to Tuck for his help in tying off the bandage around it, ensuring that the bleeding was slowed as much as possible.  He had thanked Tuck at the time, promising to buy him a beer at the first opportunity.  Or a glass of wine if a decent bottle could be found in this chaotic country!

Now it was mostly mental for Jan - he had to keep himself moving despite the blood loss he'd suffered.  Refreshment and rest were what he needed now but they would have to wait until he was clear of the enemy!



"Yes my friend," replied Jan, focussing himself and trying to psyche himself up to continue moving.  He drew his pistol and moved off, following behind Tuck, ready to back him up as necessary.


Jan
Drawing his pistol, moving off with Tuck, ready to back him up if necessary.
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held

"Time go?" Thor inquired unsurely of Bragi and the Huldrekall, no order having yet been received. It was beginning to feel like they'd been left swinging in the breeze as everyone else made their getaway.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Laying prone, observing eastward, transfering one round between mags
Waiting on the word to move
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x7
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

As the others moved away Dieter kept hidden in the debris around the cat house.

To Thor he said, "We wait until the others are clear. They have wounded and we need to cover. If you see someone on the rooftop, take his fucking head off."

To Warren he said, "Warren, keep an eye South. Sniping only, no blasting. Aim for officers or radiomen. We withdraw shortly."

With that he hit transmit on his manpack radio, "Lightning-1 this is Thunder-2. Please advise when Hailstorm-1 and friends are close to reaching your location."

Dieter Brandt
Covering the East while speaking to Dawid on the radio
PSG-1 - 19/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

The command group, partially covered by the advance group and the sniper detachment, breaks cover and heads towards the zoo entrance. They make it about 3/4 of the way there before coming under desultory fire from the east. Dawid and Mariusz quickly spot the source of the fire. Enemy infantry have moved into a cluster of ruined buildings directly to the east of the park entrance parking lot. Dawid immediately opens fire with the PKM, driving the enemy into cover and halting their fire. Konrad and the others arrive a half-minute later. (Dawid -10 rounds)

Thor, Dieter, and Warren continue to provide cover from their positions in the shadow of the Cat House. They are now Warren, keeping watch to the south, spots movement at the southwest corner of the Ape House. Although they haven't been as aggressive in the last 10 minutes or so, the enemy have not been idle. They may have given up on making direct assaults on the party, but they seem somewhat determined not to let you break contact all together.


Next Moves?


Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1286234355

Craig watched as the command group picked their way to the new position through the barren landscape of what was the zoo. He covered their advance looking for any sign of the enemy in his assigned sector and in any of recently abandoned buildings the team had been occupying. He ducked lower behind the rubble wall as the fire from the infantry to the east began and reorientated his body to face the new threat.

Turning Craig raised the muzzle of his AK-47 higher and aimed the GP-25 grenade launcher towards the infantry. Quickly scanning the rubble he tried to find either a cluster of men or a MG position before concentrating on his aim and firing. He then slightly lower the rifle and tried to acquire a target in his sights.


Dawids Team
Firing on Eastern infantry

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (1/1 HE) + 3x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Hearing the exchange of fire between the point team and the unknown enemy, Dieter readjusted his position.

"Thor, keep an eye on the roof."

He then shifted his body to look to the northeast to see if he could identify who or what the point team were shooting at. If he can identify a target, he will take the shot.

Dieter Brandt
Adjusting to look for targets to the NE, firing if targets acquired
PSG-1 - 19/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke

Thor looked at Dieter and blinked in astonishment.
"Bragi crazy!"
"Need leave NOW!"
Somebody needed a lesson in tactics. The withdrawing "teams" should probably have moved in leapfrogging bounds rather than leave three snipers sitting alone several hundred metres from the nearest friendly person.
"Haptabeiðir this is Thor. Enemy Døkkálfar closing."
Serious concern could be clearly heard in his voice.
"Thor not move fast. Over."

Thor "The Thunderer"
Laying prone, observing eastward
Speaking on radio
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x7
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Jeff says calmly to the snipers, "Movement to our south.  Full squad plus.  Time to go."

If the snipers decide it's time to bug out, Jeff fires off a pair of shots to discourage the group at the Ape House before they all evade.  Jeff will lead them WNW, hoping to get into the low ground by the river to get some cover.


Jeff Warren
1 Aimed + 1 Quick shot to Ape house baddies
AK103w/POSP4x24 [30/30]

This message was last edited by the player at 13:19, Tue 05 Oct 2010.

Looking at Thor and Jeff, Dieter quietly nodded. He had wanted to give the others more time to withdraw, but it looked like they were running out of time.

"Okay, change of plan. Hit that unit to the south with everything we have, then we get out of here fast."

Grabbing the radio he signalled the others, "Thunder moving in 5 seconds, cover requested."

With that he followed Jeff's direction and located targets the south. He spied a likely victim and simply said, "Okay, on my mark. 3...2...1...fire."

With that he unleashed hell, firing as many shots as he could in a 5 second burst. Hopefully Jeff and Thor would do the same.

Dieter Brandt
Rapid firing to the south, then preparing to move and rejoin with the rest of the unit
PSG-1 - 19/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 2x Smoke
This message was last edited by the player at 12:58, Tue 05 Oct 2010.

Thor didn't wait any longer. Heavily laden as he was he needed every second he could grab to cover the distance.
Snatching up over 18 kilograms of loaded Mjollnir, he lumbered westward without a word towards the river while Dieter and Warren laid down some rounds. Ten seconds and about thirty metres on, he hit the ground near the corner of the cat house and began searching for targets ready to provide cover for the other two men.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Moving at a lumbering run westward
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x7
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Despite his reloaded grenade launcher, Mariusz held his fire in order to wait for a better chance of causing mayhem. He aimed his rifle at one of the gaps between the buildings where the enemy were sheltering. If a target presented itself he intended to fire his rifle at it.

Mariusz
AK-74 (31/30) BG-1 (1HE/1)
Overwatch

In reply to Dieter Brandt (msg #187):

Dawid received Dieter's call for assistance, but knew from his position they couldn't provide covering fire as the rear element was in his line of fire. Instead, he continued spraying the area to the east with short bursts to keep their heads down.

"Mariusz, targets east."


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (60/100 + 100)

Zoo Entrance, covering fire: E

As the group catches up to Dawid, Robert makes sure that Jan is under cover before he posts up to give some return fire for the sniper team.  "Where the fuck is that fire coming from?  Start your next bound and we'll cover the sniper team from here."  Tucker looks for targets and begins to engaqge with single-shot fire while the sniper team tries to make his way towards his position.

TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {SINGLE-SHOT}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Preparing to give covering fire for the sniper team
This message was last edited by the player at 22:45, Wed 06 Oct 2010.

Looking northwest, Craig can see the remains of the highway bridge. Only the jagged stumps of a couple of the reinforced concrete pylons that used to hold up the now shattered and sumberged span remain standing.

Dawid and Mariusz fire at the enemy infantry in the remains of the buildings to the east. The fire reduces the enemy's freedom of movement and has, so far, greatly reduced the volume of incoming fire. (Dawid -10 rounds; Mariusz -1 round)

Warren and Dieter both fire at the enemy advancing from the south. The fleeting figures of the enemy soldiers disappear behind cover as bullets gouge into the concrete of the Ape House. Once again, the enemy are not being particularly aggressive. Thor is the first to move, followed by Warren and Dieter. They take a jog to the west before cutting to their right (north) and heading for the zoo entrance parking lot. This route will reduce their exposure to fire from the enemy group to the east. When they are well clear of the Cat House, an explosion rocks the outdoor enclosure just a few meters from the snipers' recently abandoned positions. The enemy mortar crew appear to have gotten back to work. There's not a lot of cover to the west of the Cat House- just a few tree stumps- and the sniper detachment is vulnerable to direct fire from the south. If the enemy around the Ape House gets their act together, the sniper detachment could be in a heap of trouble. (Dieter -5 rounds; Warren -3 rounds)


Next Moves?


Updated Tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1286406221

In reply to Cap'n Rae (msg #192):

Grunting in satisfaction, Dawid started picking up the PKM for transit. The resuming of mortar fire was bad but at least it wasn't coming down on their heads.

"Okay, let us start our next bound now. Woj and Craig, you lead. Mariusz and I will follow. Head towards the left side of the bridge so we can get under. The main body will cover us. If we get split up then meet at the bridge and keep going north."

"Any questions? Let's go! Kapitan, some cover fire please?"

"Moving!"


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (50/100 + 100)
Park Entrance
Moving WNW towards the bridge.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:30, Thu 07 Oct 2010.

After letting loose with a volley of fire at the targets to the south, Dieter quickly got to his feet and retreated, following after the lumbering furry mound that was Thor. A quick glance to the left (south) told him that the units there had been temporarily slowed, but not for long. He quickly keyed into his radio, "Thunder on the move."

As he moved he felt a blast from behind him as a mortar round fell just a few metres away from where he had just been. A few small bit of debris bounced off his helmet and span away harmlessly. That was too close. He picked up the speed as he kept low and followed the path west, then moved to the north.

Another glance over his shoulder showed that they were badly exposed. He pulled one of the smoke grenades from his webbing and quickly pulled the pin. After a bried pause to check the wind he rolled the grenade behind him, hopefully creating a nice wall of smoke to give them some cover from the unit to the south. He then continued to the north as quickly as he could, keeping low to avoid being spotted from the east.

Dieter Brandt
Moving West then North, pausing briefly as he heads North to roll (not throw) a smoke grenade
PSG-1 - 14/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 1x Smoke

Mariusz heard Dawid's orders and ran for the next bound point. His breath came in ragged gouts and he scanned the ground in front of him to avoid anything that might trip him up.

Mariusz
AK-74/BG-1 (30/30) 1HE/1
Running for the next bound

Bayer replies back, "Roger. Keep moving."



Bayer holds up a hand, acknowledging and waving for his team to go as he settles into a kneeling postion. He then says, "Jan go with them for this bound. Everyone else, rapid fire."

Selecting one of the enemy towards the east, Bayer will fire off three shots.

Bayer
G36/HK69 (28/30) (1/1 HEDP)
Firing (1) aimed and (2) quick shots at east enemy
Kneeling next to the visitor center
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Snapping his attention to the present situation Craig raises his rifle to his should just as Dawid indicates the move for the next bound. He rises and moves toward the next point as fast as his leg will allow. He takes a quick glance to make sure Woj is following and adds:

”Keep close and low.”

He keeps his AK-74 at his shoulder as he moves towards the base of the bridge. Once under the bridge he turns to cover the next group, but does not fire unless they are fired upon.

”All call signs this is Lighting-4, in position.”



Point Team
Moving and covering

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (1/1 HE) + 3x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade

Pistol in hand, Jan nodded to Konrad in response and then made his way with Dawid's squad for this bound, heading towards the cover of the bridge.  He kept as alert as possible as he moved, continuing to favour his left arm.  With his left hand he gripped his webbing belt in order to keep it as static as possible but allowing him to use it if necessary.


Jan
Joining Dawid's squad for this bound
F88 Steyr AUG (10/30 rounds - 7 mags total) - slung on shoulder
 - Underslung M203 (1/1 HEDP - 8x HE, 4x HEDP & 2x ILLUM total)
AKS-74 (10 mags total) - slung on shoulder
Frag Grenade x4
Sig Sauer P226 (15/15 rounds - 4 mags total) - held

Tucker flips his rifle's selector switch from 'single' to 'burst' and targets one of the enemy soldier's coming at them from the east (or, at the east) and begins to deliver accurate (hopefully) burst fire.

<Orange>TUCKER
M-16A2 [25/30] / M-203 [HE] - {BURST-FIRE}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)

Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Delivering burst fire towards the enemy to the east using best cover possible
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:21, Sat 09 Oct 2010.

As Dieter tosses his smoke and then takes off, Jeff calls "No wait!." but it's too late and Dieter runs across the open.  Jeff expects the smoke to draw all sorts of enemy fire, so he turns to Thor "I'm going West to the river, then I'll cut north and meet with them.  You might want to follow him since it's faster, or you can come with me."  Before Thor even has time to respond, Jeff double checks to the South, and then sprints to the West.

Once he hits the river bank, he slides down as far out of sight as he can, and then proceeds to make his way north, staying fast but low so as to keep out of sight.

Thor groaned as the smoke appeared for the same reasons as the Huldrekall who called themselves Warren.
Again not bothering to reply, he raced as fast as he could for the lower, dead ground along the river bank, every step wondering if a bullet would strike him in the back.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Lumbering to the riverbank
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x7
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

With hollow popping sounds, incoming rounds start striking the rusting shells of vehicles in northwest zoo entrace parking lot. The enemy to the east are spreading out and finding angles from which to deliver accurate fire.

As Craig, Woj, Dawid, Mariusz, and Jan break to the northwest, Konrad, Tucker, and Minh (NPCed) provide covering fire, delivering rapid single shots and short bursts. They can see their bullets striking the ruined buildings to the east in little puffs of concrete dust. At the moment, the amount of incoming and outgoing fire is about equal. (Konrad -3 rounds; Tucker -6 rounds; Minh -10  rounds)

Harrassed by as-yet inaccurate rifle fire from the south, Dieter pops smoke and runs north towards the command team and the zoo entrance parking lot. Warren and Thor, however, head due west towards the river. Like in the park proper, there are no standing trees here. They must all have been destroyed in the fighting for the bridgehead or by the nuclear blasts over on the west bank. There is a lot of unruly brush on the banks, though, providing concealment, and the gently sloping of the ground as it dips to the river provides some cover. Warren and Thor pass many empty fighting positions. Once they reach the river, the snipers follow the low bank north, towards the blasted remains of the road and rail bridges. (Dieter -1 smoke grenade)

Meanwhile, the lead team makes for the elevated root of the collapsed highway bridge across the Vistula. The bank is not steep, but it is somewhat slippery. The sun hasn't quite found the snow and ice on the west-facing riverbank so it could be worse. The dip in the terrain leading down to the broad river offers perfect naturally cover and soon the team is out of harms way. Looking left (south), Woj is startled by the sudden appearance of two figures making their way north through the heavy underbrush along the riverside. He raises his AK and prepares to fire. Craig recognizes the approaching pair as the sniper detachment and stops Woj just in time. Reunited, the eight men make their way underneath the sagging highway on-ramp and the teetering elevated railway line.

Dieter arrives at the zoo entrance parking lot and joins the belleaguered command team. Bullets buzz and snap around them and ricochet's clang and zing off of the destroyed vehicles which occupy the ghost zoo. At least one enemy grenadier has gone to work, lobbing two HE rifle grenades into the lot where they explode harmlessly among the derelict vehicles. Konrad, Minh, and Tucker have been returning fire, scoring a couple of suspected hits on the enemy force to the east. Glancing back the way he came, Dieter can see movement near the Cat House. The enemy are slowly closing in. If and when they bring their mortar to bear on the zoo entrance parking lot, the command team is going to be in whole world of serious hurt.  (Konrad -10; Tucker -27; Minh -20)


Next Moves?


Updated tac-map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...7&mid=1286651879
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:14, Sat 09 Oct 2010.

Pulling himself back around the corner of the building, Bayer says over the team's gunfire, "Ok. North first, towards and through the wrecks. Then back towards the bridge. Tucker and Quyen... and Dieter and myself. Bounding moves... fast."

He then says, "Covering fire towards and the east group. The south group should be mostly blocked by the visitor center and autos."

Bayer
Moving N first, then W towards the bridge
Firing/Movement with Dieter
G36 (15/30)
This message was last edited by the player at 23:47, Sat 09 Oct 2010.

Grabbing the muzzle of Woj's weapon he lifts it slightly:

”If you are going to start shooting, make sure its the right people.”

He took a quick glance along the highway in the direction of the roadblock Warren had indicated on their map.

Turning back to look west he saw the rifle grenades exploding in the car park. With his rifle at his shoulder he moves under the bridge and up the embankment on the other side, he indicates that the snipers and Woj should follow. Once in position he uses the higher ground to cover the command team.


Point Team
Covering fire

AK-74/BG-15 (30/30) + 1x30 (1/1 HE) + 3x40mm HE- held at shoulder
RPG-7D (1/1 HEAT) + 0 PG-7N HEAT Grenades - slung on shoulder
AKS-74U (35/45) + 5x45 - wedged in webbing
Browning HP (18/20) w/ silencer + 2x20 - holstered
F-1 FRAG Grenade x 6, Smoke Grenade, L13A2 CS grenade
This message was last edited by the player at 05:14, Sun 10 Oct 2010.

Still breathing heavily, Thor moved back up the slope to observe the enemy's movements. Although utilising the high powered visual enhancement provided by Járngreipr, he did not intend to take a shot and give away his position unless it would save the life of Haptabeiðir, Tyr, Bragi, or the Valkyrie Mist.

Thor "The Thunderer"
Taking cover to observe the enemy through X10 scope
NOT shooting unless vital to save Konrad, Tucker, Dieter or Minh
Barret M82A1 ("Mjollnir") (10/10) + 3x10 + 1x7
PM-63 (25/25) + 1x25
H & K USP-9SD, 9mm (15/15) + 3x15
M-26A1 hand grenade, x4
Bayonet/knife
Individual Tactical Radio

Tuck will continue to lay down covering fire throughout the field whereever he thinks it's needed.  He will also keep watch for his peoploe movingbackto them or any new threats that pop up.



After emptying his rifles magazine, Tucker drops back behind cover, calls out, "Loading,", switches out the empty magazine to his cargo pocket, then loads a fresh one to his M-16's magwell and then lets the bolt go forward chambering the round.  "Ready," he says as he pops out slightly from behind cover and begins to re-engage targets as they present themselves.

When Konrad gives the new order to move to the bridge, Robert will get up next to Minh and tap her on the shoulder when he's ready to move.  "Are you ready to leave Mother?  I'll lead us out," he says with a wink and a smile as he moves out as quick as he can to get to the bridge.  He will look back to make sure that Minh is still following him and then get to a position to cover Konrad and Dieter on their bound.

<Orange>Tucker
M-16A2 [22/30] / M-203 [HE] - {BURST-FIRE}
H&K SOCOM Pistol [10/12] (Holstered)
Slung Romanian AK-74 [30/30]
Holstered (Vest) Browning HP-35 [13/13]
[1] Mag 5.56N [12/30] (BDU Pocket)
[1] Empty 30 round mag (BDU Pocket)


Salvaged Gear:
Claymore Mine & Pouch    2.0
Mag Bandoleer [6 MAG 30] 3.0
5 L. Canteen             5.0
Lg Alice Pack
[19] AK-74 Mags

Moving out with Minh trying to get to cover and let the next team bound
This message was last edited by the player at 23:43, Sun 10 Oct 2010.

In reply to Craig Sutherland (msg #183):

"Jan, good to see you, you are wounded!"

Seeing Craig getting set up to provide cover fire, Dawid decided on the next phase of the plan.

"Craig, you can cover from up there, Jan spots. Mariusz and I will provide cover from down here."

"Mister Warren, if you would be so kind, please take your men and scout ahead with Woj because we need to determine a path to the north. We may stay here, I doubt it."

"Come on, Mariusz! Back the way we came."

Taking the PKM, he doubled-back to where the Wybrzeze Helski road crossed under the road bridge. Using the edge of the southern abutment for cover, he set up the PKM where it could cover the parking lot and eastwards to allow the command group to withdraw.

"Mariusz, reload the machine-gun, please. Just link the belt to the one in there, thanks."


Dawid Piotrowski
PKM (50/100 + 100)
Southern Bridge Abutment

Moving to back-track south, then covering to E/SE.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:51, Mon 11 Oct 2010.

After moving quickly, Dieter caught up with Konrad, Tuck and Minh. He took cover close by, and set himself up to provide cover. Glancing around, he realised that Warren and Thor weren't there. Looking further around he just spotted the lumbering frame of Thor disappearing down the embankment towards the river. He guessed Warren had gone the same way.

Heaing Konrad's order, he pointed his rifle East, quickly glancing to see if any spotters on the apartment block had presented themselves. If they had, they were going to be targetted. If not, he would refocus on the more immediate threat to the East and provide covering fire, aiming to wound where possible rather than kill.

After providing cover fire he was ready for Konrad to order another bounding retreat.

Dieter Brandt
In cover with Konrad, covering East then bounding when ordered
PSG-1 - 14/20 rounds
AK-74 - 30/30 slung over shoulder
1x Frag 1x Smoke