Bezhov continued to run towards the LAV, praying he was not the sniper's next target!


Kapitan Bezhov
Lima 2

AKSU (30/30) + 6 Magazines
2 C13 Grenades
4x Flares, 1 Smoke Grenade (Red).

West of LAV, running towards it.

Andy quickly tried to make sense of the situation and realized that with the Major potentially out of the picture, he needed to sort out the section, he knew that not moving risked exposing himself to the sniper, but organizing the chaos was more important, "LimaSeventeen ," he said over the radio to the LAV, "pick up Bezhov and then support the BTR as you see fit."

Andy
Parker Hale Sniper rifle 4/5
Issuing orders on the radio
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Seeing the AT rocket shoot wildly up in the air and Kelsey going down, Pütsep, the BTR's temporary commander ordered Petrovitch to open fire and popped his smoke grenade to provide some cover. "Mikhail Semenovitch, shoot the vehicle then targets at 1 o'clock!" He threw the smoking canister onto the rear deck of the BTR.

Opening fire at the target, Petrovitch (aka "Mikhail Semenovitch" raked the stream of 14.5mm KPV rounds across the Humvee. The shooter at the hood was hit and went down while the driver slumped over. Several rounds hit the Humvee but there were no secondary explosions.

The deuce and a half pulled out from behind the Humvee. It was hit as well, but it was hard to see how or if it was affected.

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Satisfied with the results of the smoke grenade, Taras deployed a second one just a few yards away from the first to generate a screening effect. The shots around went wild and the cover of the railroad boxcars was reassuring but it seems that it proved a bit much for those not familiar with the original soundtrack of World War III.

SHHH!!! Let him spend the bullets!

Typical counter measures for smoke deployment usually involves indiscriminate fire against it or responding with smoke of your own. In this case the wind was playing in Taras hands. The large tree and surrounding bushes appeared to be the most likely source of trouble. The ukrainian would keep an eye for any movement.

Meanwhile the rest of the team was expecting further orders from Shevchenko under the staccato of automatic weapons echoing in the surrounding hills.



RIB/Maritime Detachment (Bravo)

Staff Sgt. Shevchenko  Bravo 1
Deploying second smoke grenade
PKM (100/100)
AKS-74U (30/30) +4 mags slung at his back
S&W 5946 (15/15)
RGO handgrenades x6
HC smoke x6 (-3)
AK bayonet


Carl Gustav fireteam:
Pvt. Droz Bravo 15 Sterling C1 (34/34) +2 mags. Slung. Carl Gustav
Const. Chau  Bravo 16 HK MP-5A2 (30/30) +4mags. Slung. 4 HEAT rounds

Const. Bajorek  Bravo 17 Remington 870P (7/7) +1 box (25 shells).
Troy DeFazio (Comms) Bravo 18 Sterling C1 (34/34) +2 mags.
Pvt. Sheeler Bravo 14 FN C1A1 (20/20) +4 mags.

In reply to Andrew Montgomery McRae (msg #19):

Tremblay replied over the radio, "Ahhh, roger, all units clear my line of fire south."

He continued to scan southwards, trying to determine if there were further AT threats in the woods. He switched to thermal, noting some heat signatures there, including one man who was down. He held his fire until Mac and Andy moved out of the way, although if someone pointed an RPG in his direction he would open fire even though it may be against safety regulations!


Sgt. Keith Tremblay
Lima 17

Scoped FNC: 6 Spare Magazines
Colt M1911A1: 2 Spare Magazines
x4 M67 Fragmentation Grenades
x1 AN/M8 HC Smoke, White
x1 M7A3, CS Gas

In LAV's commander's seat.
Scanning and aiming to the south

In reply to Keith Michael Tremblay (msg #22):

Sticking her head out the driver's hatch, Rachel saw Capt. Bezhov slogging his way towards the Kodiak as quickly as he could.

"Lowering the ramp!"

She couldn't back up because it would endanger von Stahl. Instead, she lowered the ramp so that the injured Major could be quickly loaded aboard. Also, it would be easier for Bezhov to climb in, too.


Cpl. Rachel Lee
Lima 3

MP5A3 + 6 Magazines.
S&W Model 5956 + 2 magazines.
2 FB Grenades, 2 CS Grenades.

LAV's driver seat.
Lowering rear ramp.

Although he was spotting for Mast McRae, Mac was also the team medic.

"Sorry Andy, I gotta check on the Major!"

Leaving the spotting scope with Andy, he sprinted back to where the Major lay, then started dragging him into the protection of the LAV.


Rifleman Chris MacDonald
Lima 15

FN + 4 Magazines
Hi-Power + 2 Magazines
4 C13 Fragmentation Grenades
2 M8A4 Smoke Grenades (Orange, White)
Paramedic Medical Kit

Moving to LAV,
Dragging Major up the rear ramp.

In reply to Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald (msg #24):

Taking the legs, Seth helped Mac drag the Major's limp body up the ramp, leaving a trail of blood.

"Ah shit, he doesn't look good!"


Sgt. Seth Delaney
Lima 14

RPK with brass catcher (75/75 rnd drum) - held
 - 1x 75 rnd drum in pouch
 - 8x 40 rnd mags in chest harness

Rear of LAV
Helping Mac drag the Major up the ramp

Fox kept swinging his C7A1/M203A1 through a 180 degree arc, covering from east to north to west and back.

He called out to Andy, "still clear from nine to three o'clock!"


Sgt. Robert Fox
Lima 18

C7A1 (30/30) with C79 Optical Sight/Starlight Scope + 6x 5.56mmN Magazines ammo pouches
M203 40mm Grenade Launcher (1 HE) + 10x 40mm HE, 2x 40mm HEDP, 4x 40mm Parachute Flares (Red), 4x 40mm HC Smoke.

Dismounted N (uphill) of LAV
Covering West, North and East.

Andy nodded to Mac, "Go."

He checked the area around him and replied to Fox, "Good, once the LAV is moving we'll follow it on foot, falling back on the BTR."


GM Note: Andy has already taken his action this turn, so this will be his next action.
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In reply to Robert Duncan Fox (msg #26):

Bezhov kept running east, heading towards the waiting LAV.

Kapitan Bezhov
Lima 2

AKSU (30/30) + 6 Magazines
2 C13 Grenades
4x Flares, 1 Smoke Grenade (Red).

West of LAV, running East towards it.

The wind seemed to be dying down but there was the occasional sprinkle of rain to contrast with the early morning sunshine. The dying wind helped Taras' smokescreen spread and he was able to deploy the second smoke grenade but it didn't quite go where he wanted. Still, things seemed to be developing nicely. He held the last of the prepared smoke grenades in his hand, ready to pull the pin and deploy.

lacking any obvious targets other than the rail cars where Taras' team was taking shelter, the SAW gunner above them continued to spray suppressive fire in that direction. He cut down to a couple short controlled 5-round bursts to remind them he was there and would cut them down if they broke cover. The personnel accompanying Taras held firm, not panicking but waiting for the SAW to run low on ammunition or the smoke screen to spread and thicken. Hopefully both. Bullets whanged off the metal and spanged into the gravel of the train yard around Taras' elements' cover.

Ducking down beside a train wheel, Sheeler risked taking a look for the SAW gunner. He was unable to spot the shooter, despite his risky bravery. The SAW gunner spotted him, though, and loosed a burst in his direction. The rounds came close but bounced off the rusty steel that Sheeler was taking cover behind.

The BTR's turret kept tracking left from the Humvee, engaging the group around where the RPG was spotted. The 14.5mm rounds ripped up the bushes and trees, showing the ground with murdered greenery. There was no sign of life from the Humvee, the driver and gunner dead where they sat or lay. This was a good thing for Kelsey, temporarily stunned by the bullet that was luckily absorbed by her flak vest.

The red smoke from the canister that Pütsep deployed at the rear of the BTR drifted east on the wind, obscuring the end of the parking lot where the Humvee sat. From that direction came the roar of an engine, like another truck or vehicle was pulling up.

Rachel didn't back up the LAV but instead dropped the ramp. Delaney and Mac dragged von Stahl up inside where the team's medic could work on him in safety. Bezhov kept moving to the waiting LAV. Fox couldn't see any targets but kept scanning anyways. Tremblay looked through the thermal sights, trying to decide if the heat spots represented active threats. With Andy remaining in his line of fire he hesitated to engage the area where the RPG was located, but the BTR was doing the job and shooting them up itself!

GM Notes:

Post next turn actions now.

Next Turn Initiative:

02:23, Today: helbent4 rolled 6 using 1d10. NPC Initiative.
02:23, Today: helbent4 rolled 3 using 1d10. PC Initiative.
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Fox moved down past the LAV to beside Andy, sparing only a glance along the way to the team's fallen commander.

"Master McRae, when the LAV moves out I suggest when we follow we move south along the right side using the pipes for cover."


Sgt. Robert Fox
Lima 18

C7A1 (30/30) with C79 Optical Sight/Starlight Scope + 6x 5.56mmN Magazines ammo pouches
M203 40mm Grenade Launcher (1 HE) + 10x 40mm HE, 2x 40mm HEDP, 4x 40mm Parachute Flares (Red), 4x 40mm HC Smoke.

Moving South to Andy's position
South of LAV

In reply to Robert Duncan Fox (msg #30):

Putting down and opening his medical bag, Mac looked up at Delaney for a second.

"Seth, thanks, I got this now."

He sighed and looked down at von Stahl, noting that even at first glance the wound seemed grievous, possibly beyond his well-practiced but technically unsophisticated medical ability.


Rifleman Chris MacDonald
Lima 15

FN + 4 Magazines
Hi-Power + 2 Magazines
4 C13 Fragmentation Grenades
2 M8A4 Smoke Grenades (Orange, White)
Paramedic Medical Kit

LAV passenger compartment
Starting medical aid on the Major.

In reply to Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald (msg #31):

"You got it, Mac."

He picked up his SAW and exited the LAV via the rear ramp, moving around to Andy's location.

"Master McRae, what's the plan?


Sgt. Seth Delaney
Lima 14

RPK with brass catcher (75/75 rnd drum) - held
 - 1x 75 rnd drum in pouch
 - 8x 40 rnd mags in chest harness

LAV passenger compartment
Treating Major von Stahl's head wound.
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In reply to Seth Joseph Delaney (msg #32):

Bezhov kept running, and although we was getting close wasn't quite there yet.

"Almost there!"


Kapitan Bezhov
Lima 2

AKSU (30/30) + 6 Magazines
2 C13 Grenades
4x Flares, 1 Smoke Grenade (Red).

West of LAV, running East towards it.

The sudden change in the wind came to upset somehow the pattern expected but the final result was still effective. Taras deployed the third and last smoke grenade. While doing so, he noticed Sheeler's attempt. He wasn't happy with the outcome of having accurate fire delivered upon the team.

Sheeler! Move over here and keep down! Is the shooter by the tree?

The short bursts were a prompt indication that ammo and fire discipline was one of the best assets in combat. What next? The ukrainian was contemplating several options but for now, getting rid of the machine gun threat was number one.



RIB/Maritime Detachment (Bravo)

Staff Sgt. Shevchenko  Bravo 1
Deploying third smoke grenade
PKM (100/100)
AKS-74U (30/30) +4 mags slung at his back
S&W 5946 (15/15)
RGO handgrenades x6
HC smoke x6 (-3)
AK bayonet


Carl Gustav fireteam:
Pvt. Droz Bravo 15 Sterling C1 (34/34) +2 mags. Slung. Carl Gustav
Const. Chau  Bravo 16 HK MP-5A2 (30/30) +4mags. Slung. 4 HEAT rounds

Const. Bajorek  Bravo 17 Remington 870P (7/7) +1 box (25 shells).
Troy DeFazio (Comms) Bravo 18 Sterling C1 (34/34) +2 mags.
Pvt. Sheeler Bravo 14 FN C1A1 (20/20) +4 mags

She lay there like a slug.  It was her only defense.


Alpha-One.
Commander BTR-70,  Downed by enemy fire, near north guard shack.
C-8 Carbine - 6 spare Mags (5.56 NATO) - round chambered, safe off, ready to fire.
6 C-13 Frag Grenades
2 Smoke grenades (Green/white)  (All grenades attached to webgear)
Kevlar helmet stowed with pack, commo headset on and plugged into a portable PRC, Glengary on.

Looking through the main weapon sights, Tremblay turned the turret to cover the BTR.

"Rachel, how close is Bezhov?"


Sgt. Keith Tremblay
Lima 17

Scoped FNC: 6 Spare Magazines
Colt M1911A1: 2 Spare Magazines
x4 M67 Fragmentation Grenades
x1 AN/M8 HC Smoke, White
x1 M7A3, CS Gas

In LAV's commander's seat.
Aiming South

Popping her head out (risking a sniper's bullet) she spotted Bezhov. He was closing on them, but starting to labour as he ran in his heavy bunny suit. Bezhov still had to climb over the pipes to get to where the LAV was idling.

"Another thirty seconds out at most!" she reported to Tremblay.


Cpl. Rachel Lee
Lima 3

MP5A3 + 6 Magazines.
S&W Model 5956 + 2 magazines.
2 FB Grenades, 2 CS Grenades.

LAV's driver seat.
Looking out the front

Eat this, deserter assholes! thought Jagelis in English. He had been using his "legend" or cover identity so long he no longer thought in his native Russian.

He pulled the pin on the satchel charge, measuring carefully where he would place or deploy it to destroy the BTR. The normal procedure would be to throw it under the APC but it would be easier to deploy it on top deck and more likely to destroy the turret.


Steyr GB (17/17)
3kg Satchel Charge

On north side of North guard shack
Prepping and throwing demo charge
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Turn 3

The BTR's gun swung back to cover the Humvee and the parking lot. That target was fast becoming shrouded in smoke from Pütsep's grenade as the cloud was carried east by the wind. Realising the Kelsey might well be injured, Pütsep ducked down into the hull and dismounted through the left side passenger door. "Are you okay?!" he asked her as he popped his head out the hatch and spotted her.

A heavy truck of some kind, likely a Deuce, pulled into the lot, but it was obscured by the smoke screen that Pütsep had deployed to cover the BTR.

As Bezhov neared the LAV, a lifeless von Stahl was dragged up the ramp and into the back where Mac and Delandy could work on his injuries. Scanning the BTR's area from the Kodiak's vehicle commander position, Trembay was unable to clearly determine who the threats were or where they might be coming from. Instead, he settled into overwatch.

Taras deployed his third smoke canister. This one went a little wide, too, but the whole open area east and north of their position was becoming quickly shrouded in a white cloud. The SAW gunner fired a couple more bursts, but this was basically blind fire through the smoke. One round of ten hit the massive rail cars, the rest going wild. Sheeler moved over, careful to keep under cover. "Sorry, I couldn't quite see him but I think yeah, he's under that big tree. Can't miss it."

Turn 4 Posts Now:

08:36, Today: helbent4 rolled 8 using 1d10. NPC Initiative.
08:36, Today: helbent4 rolled 8 using 1d10. PC Initiative.

For tied initiatives, actions are resolved according to weapon Bulk and if still tied are considered simultaneous.

Kelsey struggles and fumbles out a frag grenade as she yells, thumbing her microphone as well "Satchel charge!  Roll back!  Go!"  Her bunny suit is covered in mud, and has a few small perforation, but there is no blood mixed in the water streaming off her.  Her glengary is plastered against her head, streaming with water, held on with the headset and the weight of the water, cold white hands clutching at her carbine.  She'd seen that satchel on him earlier, and meant to just cover him, but the bastard gave her the slip, she had to warn her crew!



Alpha-One.
Commander BTR-70,  Stands and, radioing and yelling warning, near north guard shack.
C-8 Carbine - 6 spare Mags (5.56 NATO) - round chambered, safe off, ready to fire.
6 C-13 Frag Grenades
2 Smoke grenades (Green/white)  (All grenades attached to webgear)
Kevlar helmet stowed with pack, commo headset on and plugged into a portable PRC, Glengary on.

This message was last edited by the GM at 09:45, Tue 23 Aug 2011.

Perfect sense... Taras thoughts were getting clear. The shooter was responding as expected and the words from Private Sheeler were reassuring.

Rocket team! Get ready to fire on the tree! Shoot at branches, make airburst!

It wasn't difficult to convey the idea. The ukrainian roughly calculated the Carl Gustav round to be on pair with the 82 mm mortar round and so it would be the killing radius effect. The sensible fuze will easily detonate upon impact adding a deadly shower of shrapnel and wood shards from above. This technique was previously used in combat and Taras was willing to take advantage. The thickening smoke column would help to cover the fireteam while the soaring target wouldn't represent any problem to hit.



RIB/Maritime Detachment (Bravo)

Staff Sgt. Shevchenko  Bravo 1
Issuing order to fire Carl Gustav round at tree.
PKM (100/100)
AKS-74U (30/30) +4 mags slung at his back
S&W 5946 (15/15)
RGO handgrenades x6
HC smoke x6 (-3)
AK bayonet


Carl Gustav fireteam:
Pvt. Droz Bravo 15 Sterling C1 (34/34) +2 mags. Slung. Carl Gustav
Const. Chau  Bravo 16 HK MP-5A2 (30/30) +4mags. Slung. 4 HEAT rounds

Const. Bajorek  Bravo 17 Remington 870P (7/7) +1 box (25 shells).
Troy DeFazio (Comms) Bravo 18 Sterling C1 (34/34) +2 mags.
Pvt. Sheeler Bravo 14 FN C1A1 (20/20) +4 mags.

"LAV," Andy said over the radio, "once everything is secure move downhill to support the BTR: dismounts follow the LAV using the pipes for cover."

Andy readied himself to follow the vehicle as it moved off.

Andy
Issuing orders
Parker Hale Sniper rifle 4/5
Issuing orders on the radio