Jodi. can we take a look at your paper work regarding the census? I'm interested to know what kind of people live here.

Only 6 months ago Vancouver and surroundings were boasting as little as 12,000 souls. The surprisingly fast recovery engineered by the people behind IRON program allowed this number to increase thanks to the organized steps including security and development of affected areas. Taras was surprised to find that the camp contained around 5,000 people. The proximity of the US border was a clear clue but he wanted to confirm the data. Relocating canadian citizens was easy task compared to the effort needed to deal with foreigners.

We have plenty of communities across the Fraser river that would be willing to help. Canadian hospitality is well known worlwide. If we can reduce the number of people in this camp we'll be probably easier to enhance the living conditions. Security is another serious concern. This can be more quickly managed. New Westminster can provide forces. Even the Government can temporarily hire some help from other places. I will focus in reducing the size and improving the security of the camp for the time being. What do you think?

Taras didn't have much experience as Jodi but the previous months in the city taught him a few lessons. Return to normalcy required a solid approach in terms of consolidation of the Law Enforcement first and reduction of the number of people displaced to create a positive osmosis in the city. Again, the census will probably show enoguh statistical data to figure out the best approach to deal with the problem.

Kelsey gladly made herself busy helping out as many people as she could with repairs she could accomplish with what she had on her.  Even stringing a little electrical if she can find suitable wire.

She would also show around a picture of her sisters and father (possibly herself in it as well) to see if anyone had seen them.
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She showed him the admin tent. A staffer laboured at an ancient Macintosh computer, circa early 90's,

"The people here are mostly refugees from along the river. We estimated that between fifty and a hundred thousand people lived there before the flood, many are displaced now. Some Americans, about 20%. Call it a thousand."



"That would really help! this is one of about five similar-sized camps that have sprung up in the last week. There's also a larger one near Sapperton in New West, about ten thousand, next stop for me."

GM Note: many of you are aware of the main refugee camp in New West, although you have no idea it's grown so large. Hawke almost certainly has volunteered there, Kel's been through looking for her family. It's run fairly well, but there's a criminal undercurrent (mainly black marketeering with a side order of drugs and prostitution) that the hard-pressed New West PD haven't seem to have much luck in eradicating. Rumour has it that the HAs or other bikers have paid off people in the New West city government to allow them to conduct business in the camp.



"Both developments would be welcome! You'd need to find a place for the people, of course. There is a lot of abandoned housing in and around New West, city officials have been dragging their heels citing security. Not just the issue of letting refugees settle within their security perimeter, but how to keep them safe outside it in the areas of Burnaby and Coquitlam nearest New West. A lot more in Surrey, of course.

"There's some truth to that, and I think they're waiting for the federal government to step in and start dealing with the problem so they don't have to, which of course they are obviously doing, as evidenced by your presence."
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In reply to Kelsey Sarah Champlain (msg # 123):

Kel was kept busy, mainly stringing up lights that (eventually) would have electricity from across the river.

The natural beauty of the area was stunning, to Darek. There were forested mountains all around, mainly to the north and east. Southeast, he could just see a large snow-covered mountain peak in the distance. It was much easier to see now than during the war, as there was no airborne pollution.

The immediate area was not too bad, defensively. Vehicles approaching down Scott Hill to the east would be stopped at the roadblock on Scott Road, the bridge and river meant the west was relatively secure, and the north was blocked off by the bridge approach. To the south, the wide flat area along the river was still debris-choked from several massive auto-wrecker and lumber yards that were recently flooded. Of course, attackers on foot or motorcycles could approach from almost any angle if they had the time.

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 125):

In an effort to make good use of the time, Darek cross-checked the terrain features on his map with what he saw out of the open turret hatch of the Cougar in an effort to familiarize himself with the surrounding terrain.

Jodi, my guess is that we have to downsize the camp as much as we can. Rachel can bring this concern to the government at UBC. Our tasks are mostly security related, of course. We can set up a defensive perimeter and deploy a mixed force of militia and volunteers to man the entry and police the place, etc.

There is also a serious concern regarding the "Hell's Angels". I'm going to need as much as information regarding their activities in order to match our presence and future missions in this side of the river...

Taras left the final words lingering in the air so Jodi would have some time to think about the better ways to respond to the intel demand regarding the Hell's Angels. It will take a lot of homework mostly based in time consuming interviews with locals but in his experience this always paid off handsomely in the past.

Do you have anything to drink around here? I'm damn thirsty.

In reply to Taras Vladimirovich Shevchenko (msg # 127):

"Yeah, Rachel's been a great help, she'll know who to talk to in order to get things moving."

She poured him a plastic cup of water.

"Here you go, filtered until the water situation is sorted out. We haven't had a chance to ask about the bikers. Three Hells Angels came around driving a van when we first arrived, one named "Stewart" offered his club's help and left some supplies. I kind of brushed him off, not wanting to get in too deep with criminal elements, because that's the last thing the people here need. He said to talk to them up the hill if I wanted more help and they haven't been back since."

In reply to Kelsey Sarah Champlain (msg # 123):

Kel asked around, a lot, but no one seemed to have heard about her family.

On the plus side, she did get a considerable portion of the lighting sorted out!

Kelsey is glad to spread the word, and is happy to get lighting close to done, she'll stay longer if allowed to finish what she can today.

Jodi, this is what I can do for you in terms of security for the camp...

Sgt. Shevchenko brought up a piece of paper and start writing a few notes:

For what I have seen from the highway the camp should have a security element based on a company size unit.

Taras wasn't sure how much of a military terms Jodi was aware of so he basically went to explain the meaning of the words.

A company unit could be something around one hundred people or so for our needs. The company is divided in three smaller parts or platoons. My intention is to fill the ranks with volunteers from the camp and each platoon and the company will be commanded by militia leaders and RCMP members. The leaders will provide also the training needed. They will carry the firearms so there is no need, for now, to arm the volunteers.

The three platoons will alternate active duty like sentries and patrols. The first platoon will conduct access control to the camp while the second one does the patrols inside and also around the perimeter. They also respond, initially, any emergency. The third platoon is off and then they rotate on a few days basis.

All of this was schematically drawn in the paper and passed onto to Jodi.

One more thing. Another company needs to be formed. There is no need for that many people. This one is for the vehicles. The camp will need a few of them. Police, ambulance and fire department. They will go all of them under the same umbrella and the personnel will be drivers and mechanics in a rotation as well. As with the security people I expect that most of them could be extracted from the locals and being commanded by a small cadre from New Westminster for logistical support.

Taras jotted down this information as well.

At this point I cannot guarantee what kind and number of vehicles are available but our current infrastructure is quite capable and they will be loaned on a limited time while the situation gets sorted out.

The ukrainian finished the glass of filtered water. It wasn't too bad. He surely missed a cold "Slavutich". He intended to take a closer look at the camp facilites but wanted also to take a little rest and he lighted a cigarette. The rest of the team would be probably busy helping around.

Is funny that the Hell's Angels want to be so helpful around. That is not a bad thing, actually. Perhaps we can have a little chat with them as well...

In reply to Taras Vladimirovich Shevchenko (msg # 131):

The woman's eyes went a little unfocused as Taras got going.

"Uh, I'm very sorry, defense isn't my area of expertise. I'm afraid I won't be of much help!"

Over the day, Rachel made a few calls, following up on Taras' ideas. The team was free to help out as desired. Wayne's skills were in demand, and even Darek knew a thing or two about construction. Andy was a little more at loose ends but at least could help the local Mounties keep watch.

There was good news and bad. CF command wanted a more centralised training effort for militia and RCMP auxiliaries, but they agreed to send recruiters around to the different camps. There were a certain amount of small arms, but more would be coming in about a month or so.

On the more positive side, resettlement of abandoned parts of the city was something they were excited about. Utilities and civil services were coming along nicely, and while having displaced people in camps made some things more centralised it also made normalisation more difficult.

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 133):

"Wayne" Darek said, deciding to change his mind, "I think I'll go find Staff Sergeant Shevchenko and see if there's any help I can lend."

After that, Cpl Sochacki got out of the Cougar and went to find where the rest of his team had gone.

Taras smiled sweetly to Jodi as she appeared to be looking confused, and perhaps a little bit scared, dealing with security matters. This usually ran opposed to her area of expertise in humanitarian help. In Jodi's case probably "beans and bullets" didn't run together or at least not in the same logistics truck!

Don't worry, we will take good care of the camp. Our time here is almost finished. We have to return soon to our headquarters and continue with our duties. I wish we had more time...

Never too far from him, the weathered leather satchel of the ex Soviet Officer was unfolded to produce yet another piece of paper.

There is something more that I will like to ask for. I hope you will find the right people to answer these questions.

Buried among the paperwork of previous missions Taras finally found what he wanted. Certain memories came across his mind. He remembered Josh, a brave young man that came forward to help the Government once...

Here it is!

This is a series of questions about the Hell's Angels. Please, see if you can find information about it from the people in the camp. Whenever you are ready just let me know and I will send somebody, or I'll come myself for it...


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a) Where are the Hell Angels located? Have they any prisoners with them?
 b) What are the shortcomings being experienced by the HA in their violent campaign?
 c) What is the HA operational and political planning?
 d) What are the HA numbers, organisation, deployments, training, weapons and communications means?
 e) How are the relations with the undergrounders and other communities?
 f) What is the magnitude of involvement of the HA against other communities including plans against UBC?
 g) What is the HA morale like? How are the conditions in their bases?
 h) What are the HA's intelligence network details and priorities for operations against other citizens?

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After handing out the questions to Jodi, the ukrainian summoned the rest of the team via radio:

All Bravo units return to vehicle. Over.

There would be a few minutes left. Staff Sargent Shevchenko thanked again the hospitality offered by the people in the camp and promised to keep in touch as soon as possible. He understood that the team could be helpful to secure the place as the current camp management didn't have much experience in that field. In return, Taras hoped to gather intel as well as a supporting base in the camp for future operations. Outside, a bunch of children playing around caught the attention of the man in uniform and seemed to be in awe at the sight of the weapons he was carrying. A seemingly older kid pointed at the AKS-74U:

That's a russian piece of shit, I like M-16, PEW,PEW,PEW!

In reply to Taras Vladimirovich Shevchenko (msg # 135):

She took the list and smiled sweetly back, obviously feeling patronised for no apparent reason.

"Sure, I'll be happy see if people know anything."

Kelsey heard Taras transmission and chuckled, replying.

"Roger that, Fox Six."

She did a last twist on some wire and instruction, then headed towards the vehicle in a better mood.  She came up on Taras as the older child was stating his opinion.



"M-16 is American shit.  Buy Canadian."  She grins at the kid and taps her shouldered carbine.  "C-8, kids.  Battle proven."

She grins and hurries to the Cougar.

In reply to Taras Vladimirovich Shevchenko (msg # 135):

"Let me get cleaned up, and I'll be along."

Hawke finished with his patient, and washed up.  Picking up his rifle, he headed back to the Cougar where the rest of the team was waiting.

Wayne nods, looks the Cougar over once more, and follows Darek.

Taras waited for all the time to get together before issuing the parting orders.

The team arrived safe and sound to their base in New Westminster. The school was decently arranged and provided a cozy place to come back after a fruitful day on the field. The Staff Sargent gave the troops a few minutes to decompress before the debriefing. As usual, this would take in a classroom well provided with refreshments for a leisure, winding down time.

First I will like to welcome again the new members of the team and congratulate everybody for a great job done today.

Today we opened the bridge for heavy traffic and now we have the support personnel on site to provide security for this important location. We became familiar with our new vehicle and radio equipment. We also conducted some basic drills to great effectiveness. Lets not forget the importance of training and keeping the skills sharp!

We visited the camp and I guess we made a good impression showing the flag and offering all the help that we can offer. I did have an interview with the leader and hopefully important Intel regarding the Hell's Angels will be provided.

He made a pause to get a drink. A window was open and cigarettes passed along.

Regrettably I've been called by the Government in Vancouver Island and I will be away for a few days. In the meantime I have a few set of missions that you will be entrusted with.

Kelsey: I need you to put the Hell's Angels location under radio surveillance. Actually, anything that emits across the river would be of interest. As usual we'll need frequencies and know what they are up to. This should go for at least 48 to 72 hours. You have the equipment and also the authority to recruit the personnel you may need.

Taras turned his attention to Andy:

Sniper team! We need ears and also eyes on the Hell Angels place...

You and MacDonald are tasked with a 48 hours infiltration to keep watch over the Hell Angels. Total discretion. We need to know their numbers, movements, etc. You are free to select your gear and transportation methos within our capabilities. You'll be reporting encrypted to Kel at your convenience. I want at least 4 reports daily...

It was the turn for the rest of the members of the team:

Darek, Wayne, Tremblay and Hawke: You'll be the assigned crew for the Cougar and basically become the Quick Reaction Force if something too serious happens in the camp. You are to visit them again and fell free to conduct recce around the area steering clear of the Hells Angels. Is important to know the surroundings. Darek, you are in charge this time as commander of the vehicle. Again, you will report encrypted to Kelsey.

I will be back hopefully in three days. I wish you luck as much as I trust your judgment. After all the intel that we expect to gather is in our hands we will be in a better position to confront the enemy.

That's all for now. I'm sorry I cannot take questions right now as my ship will depart very early in the morning. Further guidance could be obtained from Belanger but as a team commander all my authority is delegated to Kelsey, our brave warrior.

Gentlemen, I will see you soon.

Taras left the room and drove his jeep towards UBC.
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In reply to Taras Vladimirovich Shevchenko (msg # 141):

Cpl Sochacki began talking even before Staff Sergeant Scevchenko left the room.

"Andy, MacDonald, I would like to be in your general AO so that if you need support or a disctaction, we will be there for you" he said, addressing the sniper team.

"Wayne, Tremblay, and Hawke, I want that Cougar as light as possible" he said, turning to his crew. "A lighter vehicle means a faster vehicle, so the minimum gear only, ok?"

"Kelsey, you are our ears an we will be your eyes" he said, speaking to the female communications expert. "I want back up frequencies disseminated to all operators in the area just in case the encryption in the radios go down and we have to translate in the red. Any idea on adjacent or supporting units in the area? The more friendlies around, the better our chances of relaying a message through someone in an emergency siuation."

"Alright you guys, listen to me" the Polish man said in a quiet voice to his crew when they got outside. "I know I am not from here but I will do my best to get us through and to accomplish our goals. When we're out there and you have a suggestion, let me hear it. However when I make a decision, just do what I say. I'd rather make a bad decision than none at all, so just know that my main intention is to return safe, the second is to protect the Cougar, and the third is to accomplish our stated mission goals. Clear?"

"Sure, Taras.  I will have my team on the ball.  We'll set up some directional antenna to specify over the bridge and I should have a setup for full triangulation up soon.  Ari is my primary radio operator at this point anyway, but I have a backup, and myself to run things."

She blinks a moment at Darek, then chuckles, grinning widely.

"Darek, let me handle the comms, it is taken care of. Your vehicle has two radios, and I will be sending Mac and Andy out with a radio each."

She turns back to Taras  "Taras, I might suggest you add me to the reaction force.  I'm infantry before comms, and good at it.  I have people to watch the commo and worked with this team on that reaction force before."
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In reply to Darek Sochacki (msg # 142):

"Define minimum gear.  You take away my first aid kit, and all I am is a shooter.  With it, I'm an Emergency Room."

Kelsey makes a bit of a sour face then nods firmly "Right.  What use is a medic without his kit, other than as a shooter.  Take what you need, nothing you carry is heavy, it just takes up space.  You know what you need, you make the decisions, Hawke."

"Thanks for the comms," Andy said to Kelsey.

"OK," Andy said, "our orders are to set up an Obs on the HA base in this area. We'll start off with Mac and I doing a stealthy foot patrol of the area around it. The Cougar will drop us off about five klicks from the base and remain in a hidden position to support us should we need it. Mac and I will scout the area and set up an OP."

"Once we have an OP set up, we'll contact the Cougar and either get it to stay where it is or advise it on a better position to relocate too." Andy explained, "Once we're ready we'll conduct the OBS and then get out with the INTEL."

He looked over at the Polish vehicle commander, "That'll be pretty boring for you guys: if you have a better use for the vehicle, chip in."


"OK," And concluded, "observations and suggestions?"