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Undercover Operations.

Posted by helbent4For group 0
helbent4
GM, 2087 posts
aka Tony
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 01:57
  • msg #1

Undercover Operations

Tyler's cover was as a nominal bodyguard for a Russian arms dealer, Koldan (a former Soviet pilot and western intelligence asset until he was brought in). Together over the last month, they'd formed friendships and alliances with bikers, mercenaries, criminals and various hangers-ons in the uncontrolled territories south and east of the Fraser River. There were also pockets of farmers and other survivors, trying to make it day-by-day.

One thing there was not were government forces, no police or military patrols had yet officially swept the unpacified areas, although the odd CIA/CSIS intelligence operation (run by Capt. Belanger) had passed through on the way to the US border.

Right now, things looked pretty hairy. Over the last couple weeks, government forces (military and police) had raided and taken out bikers and their mercenary allies in various strongholds and hangouts, mainly close to the river and New Westminster, the government-allied community farthest east (as they were penetrating the Fraser River Valley from west to east, and north of the river).

The Hells Angels now numbered several hundred, plus dozens of mercenaries, but there were some crucial weaknesses in the organisation. A "Regional President" ("Brownstone") had arisen and taken out all the local club Presidents in a violent coup. But Brownstone had yet to consolidate his hold over the entire club, and really only commanded a large (20 member) chapter plus a couple dozen mercs (US, Canadian, former Soviet soldiers). Brownstone needed a solid win to consolidate control over the non-government areas and the various bikers, criminals, bandits and deserters/mercenaries that dwelt there. (This information is known by your controller, Belanger.)

Around noon, Koldan and Tyler were summoned to a safehouse in an abandoned suburb. There was a squad of 10 or so mercenaries there, with a few Hells Angels. There were bikes, cars, and a V-100 armoured car parked in the cul-de-sac. They were told to wait for orders and not to talk. But talk they did, and the rumour was that other HAs and mercs had tried to ambush a government patrol in the morning, but they failed to spring the trap. Now, word came over the radio (an advanced SINCGARS digital set, a better model than the Canadian military used) that government forces had been seen to the EAST, in the HA's "rear area". Forces were being scrambled to cut them off and take them out. Once that happened, he could consolidate control.

Tyler and his partner were in Tyler's red '67 Cougar, a gift from his dad. Unfortunately, while they waited, they had no chance to get to the radio and warn their controller of the situation. Further, the implication was if they didn't show their loyalty to Brownstone's faction (HA club chapter) it would not only not be appreciated but fatal.

A biker slammed open the door to the Surrey town home that was being used as a safe house. "We got 'em! Let's go, they're at 248 St and 56 Ave in Aldergrove! Mount up, we're reinforcements, come in from the south, east on Fraser Highway and then north up 248. Get a move on!

"Ty, Koldan, you follow us. Try and keep up, go in front of me 'cause I'll be last in the convoy."


The dozen plus mercs and bikers grabbed their guns, Kevlar vests and helmets, then streamed out the door to their waiting vehicles. Only a couple would ride bikes (and not Harleys but offroad bikes for recce), the rest would travel in the V-100, a Ford F150 technical mounting a .50-cal and a Jeep CJ. (First were 2 offroad bikes, then technical, the V-100, Cougar, with the Jeep last.)
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 20 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 01:59
  • msg #2

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 1):

Closing his flak vest, Koldan looked at Tyler and grabbed his AKSU, helmet. "Well, you are hearing good friend Darryl the Hells Angel, let us get in car!"
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 204 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 03:17
  • msg #3

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler closed his own Kevlar vest and picked up his supressed CAR-15 on the way to the door.  "Gotcha, 'Boss,'" he said as they left the building.  As they approached the Dodge Charger, he said, "Howard!  Take five," addressing the Doberman Pinscher sitting on guard next to the driver's door.  "Good boy," he fairly cooed as the dog relaxed at his approach.  The Dobie got a quick scratch behind the ears as Tyler opened the door, folded down the seat back, and gave the command, "Places," waving the dog into the back seat.  Returning the seat back into position, he grabbed the load-bearing vest on the front seat, shrugged it on, fastened the front, then picked up and put on his K-pot before sliding behind the wheel.  By this time, Koldan had gotten into the passenger side.  "Ready?" he asked the Russian as he started the car.

A few moments later, as the convoy sped down the street, Tyler quietly said to Koldan, "What do we do now?"
This message was last edited by the player at 20:39, Sun 06 Oct 2013.
helbent4
GM, 2088 posts
aka Tony
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 09:15
  • msg #4

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 3):

"Try radio? No. Will be seeing you from Jeep behind." He adjusted the Skorpion in his shoulder holster, then turned around to look out the rear window at the following vehicle, waving at them. They didn't wave back.

"Assholes."

They had a CB radio in the car, as well, there was a PRC-77 set in the trunk. Due to the lack of communications relays, there was no radio that was small enough to be concealed that was secure and had the range to reach friendly forces. Tyler had his short-range AN/PRC-137. All the operating channels for local CF forces seemed to be jammed at the moment, although they had alternative frequencies for intelligence purposes.

"Have suppressor for Skorpion, and suppressed Beretta for you. Find some reason to stop, take out following vehicle crew?"

It seemed a bit dodgy. The Jeep had a driver, passenger and gunner with an M249 SAW clamped to the roll-bar.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 205 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Wed 9 Oct 2013
at 19:42
  • msg #5

Re: Undercover Operations

"Nah, I don't like the odds.  That SAW would tip an even fight to their favor, even if the guys up front don't notice anything going down.  Besides, it is still a little early to break our cover.  We still need more on 'Brownstone,' right?"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:44, Wed 09 Oct 2013.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 20 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Thu 10 Oct 2013
at 03:43
  • msg #6

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 5):

"Right, let us follow like good lackeys."

Using the cigarette lighter, he lit a PLayer's Light. "Want one?"
This message was last updated by the player at 03:43, Thu 10 Oct 2013.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 206 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Thu 10 Oct 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #7

Re: Undercover Operations

"No thanks, I'm trying to quit.  Anyway, those nails of yours taste like duck crap."  Tyler continues driving a while, then says, "What do we do if or when we make contact with friendlies?"
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 20 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Thu 10 Oct 2013
at 03:45
  • msg #8

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 7):

"Depends on who friendlies are adn situation,. If necessary, might blow cover. Perhaps best alternative is to extricate us from situation, contact control?"
This message was last updated by the player at 03:45, Thu 10 Oct 2013.
helbent4
GM, 2092 posts
aka Tony
Thu 10 Oct 2013
at 03:48
  • msg #9

Re: Undercover Operations

They were booting it, going eastwards on Fraser highway at close to 100 km/ph. The wide road was bordered at times with strip malls and car dealerships, then schools and town homes, farmlands, then run-down strip malls again. A few vehicles lay abandoned on the side of the road, but the black-top was practically empty.

Up ahead, they were coming to 248 st. From there, it looked like they were turning north from the way the lead vehicles slowed to make the turn.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 207 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Mon 14 Oct 2013
at 22:10
  • msg #10

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler follows the others' example and slows down to make the turn onto 248.
helbent4
GM, 2095 posts
aka Tony
Tue 15 Oct 2013
at 10:36
  • msg #11

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 10):

The little convoy turned left from Fraser Highway onto 248 St. It was largely farm country, with fairly good 2-lane blacktop roads. Plenty of trees interspersed with open fields, farm houses (ranch style, 2 story suburban style and some really huge luxury homes) and stretches of forest. The road was often lined by trees, fences and overgrown hedges, as well as deep ditches common to agricultural areas.

Houses were becoming more common, and the farms seemed to have once been more vegetable and fruit farms separated by belts of trees and hedges. They travelled north for a couple klicks. When they passed the intersection with 54 Ave, the V-100's turret commander turned around and signalled for them to slow down. Outside, they could hear gunfire up ahead. A merc technical was stopped in the middle of the road, trees on either side. It mounted a .50 MG but the crew seemed dead and the vehicle abandoned. A rusty car was parked on the right shoulder, also abandoned-looking, doors open, engine left running.

Up ahead (north), 248 ran through a belt of forest, there were shallow weed-choked drainage ditches on either side. To the right were several houses and neglected greenhouses behind tall unkempt hedges. To the left were the remains of rows of tattered clear plastic-covered berry fields.

GM Note: Your position is just north of 54 Ave and 248 St:

https://maps.google.com/?ll=49...823&t=h&z=18
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:39, Tue 15 Oct 2013.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 21 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Mon 21 Oct 2013
at 02:56
  • msg #12

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 11):

Koldan nudged Tyler.

"Come on man, let's park and get the fuck out of here!"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:33, Mon 21 Oct 2013.
helbent4
GM, 2104 posts
aka Tony
Mon 21 Oct 2013
at 03:04
  • msg #13

Re: Undercover Operations

The car was coming up from the south. At the intersection of 56 Ave and 248 St to the north is where the "enemy" (Belanger, your control) is located. To the east is where the friendlies are coming. To the west is in the general direction of the HA club house.

Up ahead, in the intersection, a WP grenade went off, shrouding the area in a blossom of white smoke and sparks.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 208 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Mon 21 Oct 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #14

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler pulls to the side and stops the Charger.  "Okay, let's go! he replies to Koldan, opening the door and getting out with his CAR.  He then says to his dog, "Howard!  Tracking shot."
Howard Hawks
NPC, 1 post
Tyler Hope's
Doberman Pinscher
Mon 21 Oct 2013
at 03:35
  • msg #15

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler Gabriel Hope:
"Howard!  Tracking shot."

Howard jumps out of the car and stops at his master's side, following alongside when Tyler closes the door and begins moving toward the intersection up ahead.
helbent4
GM, 2105 posts
aka Tony
Mon 21 Oct 2013
at 05:09
  • msg #16

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Howard Hawks (msg # 15):

They moved past the V-100 and MG-armed pickup that was parked in front of the Charger. The bikers and mercenaries didn't seem very interested in moving up, and they seemed to be talking on the radio and among themselves. There were trees and bushes on either side, as this seemed to be a bit of a green belt.

The intersection was still shrouded in white smoke from the WP grenade.

When they moved up to the stopped vehicles (a car and another MG-armed technical), they saw some bikes that had been dumped. Dead men manned the .50 in the back of the pickup, bullet holes starred the windows of the truck and car. A body lay on the pavement beside the passenger door of the car, the driver lay slumped against the wheel.

From the overgrown ditch to the right, a bearded merc (BDUs, PASGT vest and helmet, M16A2) yelled, "don't go any further forward! We got 'em pinned down, but there's a sniper! We called the tank to flush 'em out, should be here any minute."

Tyler could hear the roar of a diesel engine approaching from the NW, plus the screech and squeal of tank tracks and inadequately lubricated rollers. He could see, above the trees, a plume of dark diesel smoke approached, coming from left to right.

His radio, set to Belanger's channel, crackled. "Hotel...Hotel...This is Knight. We have visual on a tank. What's your status?"


OOC: To clarify, you moved past the forward vehicles of your element, and by moving up are now arriving at an earlier 2-vehicle element that was ambushed. There is a ditch on either side, then trees.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:37, Wed 23 Oct 2013.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 210 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Wed 23 Oct 2013
at 03:33
  • msg #17

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler motions Koldan to go into the ditch on the left side of the street, looking to see if anybody else is there.  If so, he continues past the ditch into the trees, with Howard at his heels.  If not, he slides into the ditch himself.  In either case, when he comes to a stop under cover, he unlimbered his AN/PRC-137 and, keeping the radio as concealed as possible, spoke into it.  "Hotel, Knight, this is Castle.  Be advised approximately one-five reinforcements have arrived from south on two-four-eight with two more technicals and a Victor-one-zero-zero.  Hotel, orders?  Over."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:37, Wed 23 Oct 2013.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 22 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Wed 23 Oct 2013
at 03:43
  • msg #18

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 16):

Bailing out of the Charger, Koldan followed Tyler and the dog.

Once in the left hand ditch, Koldan looked over to the men in the right hand ditch and the vehicles idling in the road.

"The sniper they're talking about is probably Conklin, the Marine sniper that works with Belanger? I hope he doesn't shoot us."

"That sure sounds like a tank! And looks like there's an RPG in the car."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:48, Wed 23 Oct 2013.
helbent4
GM, 2108 posts
aka Tony
Wed 23 Oct 2013
at 03:47
  • msg #19

Re: Undercover Operations

There was no response on the radio.

The sounds of the tank approaching the intersection ahead got louder and louder. But they still couldn't see the intersection for the thick cloud of white smoke from the Willie Pete.

Indeed, looking over at the car (a banged-up late-model Subaru Legacy), they could see there was a loaded RPG-7, plus backpack with rounds, sitting in the backseat of the car nearest them.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 211 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Wed 23 Oct 2013
at 04:18
  • msg #20

Re: Undercover Operations

Hoping Conklin (or whoever it is) recognizes him (or perhaps Howard), Tyler crawls the few meters to the Subaru with Howard at his side.  He grabs the RPG-7 and the backpack and crawls back to the ditch.  "I don't know if we're gonna be able to use this," he mutters to Koldan, "but now we have it."  Looking at the launcher, he can probably tell it is one of those he and the Russian had supplied to the HAs and/or mercs.
helbent4
GM, 2111 posts
aka Tony
Wed 23 Oct 2013
at 07:52
  • msg #21

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 20):

After the WP smoke went off, there was a crescendo of pops and bangs (explosions and gunfire) from the intersection, perhaps giving a clue as to why Hotel was too busy to answer.
Robert A. Conklin
NPC, 113 posts
3rd Recon, 3/3
GySGT
Wed 23 Oct 2013
at 07:53
  • msg #22

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 21):

But there was an answer from someone else. "Knight from Hotel two. Read you Lima Charlie. Thought it might be Tango and Cash there! Break.

"All units, be advised Hotel element is pinned down in, ah, small structure on Sierra Echo corner of Five Six and Two Four Eight. Have lost contact with Hotel but they're still firing, assume comms failure. Ah, there's a Hotel Alpha element with one Tango Five Fower. Popped a Willie Pete and am keeping the Fife Fower buttoned up, am displace..."


The transmission ended abruptly in a crescendo of MG fire, punctuated by a massive explosion as the tank fired a 100mm HE shell at something located at point blank range. Due to the smoke, what or where was obscured.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 23 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Thu 24 Oct 2013
at 03:08
  • msg #23

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 20):

Koldan looked the RPG and backpack over, nodded that it seemed in good condition.

"Better we have it than those fuckers do, yes? OK, what is the plan? Go forward and try to take pressure off friend Belanger, or maybe do some damage to these ass clowns here?"

Looking over at the 2 men in the right-hand ditch, he waved at them and they waved back. At the blast from the tank, one of them whooped.

"Yeah! Get some! Let the fuckin' tank do the work!" one shouted. He was dressed in a blue jeans, black T-shirt, vest with LBE and helmet. A typical biker or merc "outfit". He was armed with an M16A2, like his buddy.
helbent4
GM, 2124 posts
aka Tony
Tue 5 Nov 2013
at 21:52
  • msg #24

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler could tell it was the same launcher they'd supplied to the bikers. Actually, it was more like some of the parts were supplied by them, they tried not to sell complete weapons because they could be used against government forces. But he guessed the launcher was operational and he knew how to use it.

After a moment, the smoke over the tank in the intersection began to lift. There was more gunfire, it was obvious someone was taking potshots at the tank. It traversed it's turret away from

There was a tremendous crash-BOOM in the direction of the tank as it fired at something in the trees off to its left. Probably at Conklin, the sniper, who'd been harassing it. The surrounding trees wobbled back and forth with the detonation of the 100mm round, dirt flew up, leaves and stripped branches were flung up into the air. After a pause there was an even larger explosion as something impacted the left side of the tank and detonated. This explosion was even larger, a flash of sparks and blossom of thick white smoke, more surrounding debris was kicked up. The effects were uncertain because although it did hit the side hull, it was the side away from them. The tank didn't do anything dramatic for a few seconds, then the turret started to traverse back towards the store where Belanger and his detachment were holed up.
Howard Hawks
NPC, 2 posts
Tyler Hope's
Doberman Pinscher
Wed 6 Nov 2013
at 03:58
  • msg #25

Re: Undercover Operations

Howard barked and flinched low to the ground at the blast but didn't flee.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 23 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Thu 7 Nov 2013
at 08:32
  • msg #26

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 24):

Taking cover in the left ditch, Koldan looked over at Tyler.

"Come on, man, what the fuck we doing? Go up this side, use RPG on tank? Cross street, take out guys in ditch, make contact with Belanger? Let's decide!"
This message was last updated by the player at 08:32, Thu 07 Nov 2013.
helbent4
GM, 2133 posts
aka Tony
Sat 9 Nov 2013
at 12:02
  • msg #27

Re: Undercover Operations

There was another flash and explosion as a second round impacted the turret and the tank was again enveloped by white smoke. The thump of the shock wave thumped them a second time. It was a second HESH round. The smoke cleared within seconds but the turret had stopped traversing.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 212 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Wed 13 Nov 2013
at 05:54
  • msg #28

Re: Undercover Operations

"Guess we'll have to break our cover to help out.  Let's start with these guys across the street, then head back down the line.  I'll use the RPG on the Commando when we get to it.  You got any grenades on you?  "  Tyler gestures to Howard to stay down.  "Howard. Places."
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 24 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Wed 13 Nov 2013
at 08:31
  • msg #29

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 28):

Checking the pouches of his chest-harness, Koldan replied, "am having 2 fragmentation grenades, one White Phosphor and one smoke."

"Will attach suppressor to Skorpion. Please be leading across road to friends in ditch, there?"
He checked his ammunition and screwed the suppressor onto the end of his stubby SMG.
helbent4
GM, 2141 posts
aka Tony
Wed 13 Nov 2013
at 08:35
  • msg #30

Re: Undercover Operations

Way off, about a half-block north of the intersection, there was a "thump!" and one smoke round went off in the middle of the street, followed by another in a few seconds. Smoke started covering the road, blocking line-of-sight north just past the intersection of 56 Ave and 248 St.

They could also hear vehicles moving around, not likely biker/mercenaries but friendlies like Rook (Iltis), Knight (Cougar) and Bishop (Humvee). A couple seemed to be moving up or around 56 Ave. Another seemed to be moving up behind them, on 54 Ave towards 248 St.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 213 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Wed 13 Nov 2013
at 17:41
  • msg #31

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler says, "Okay, let's go.  I'll get in the ditch, and you take them from the street.  Wel'' get them in a crossfire."  Leaving Howard behind in the ditch but on alert, Tyler leads the Russian across 248 St. to the yahoos who'd been cheering on the tank, pausing between the two vehicles as if taking cover from observation or possible fire from the north.  Leaving Koldar by the forward vehicle and glancing south to see if anybody else has a line of sight to this position, Tyler drops down into the eastern ditch behind the mercs, as if to confer with them.
helbent4
GM, 2142 posts
aka Tony
Wed 13 Nov 2013
at 19:22
  • msg #32

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 31):

Tyler and Koldan made it safely to the vehicles left in the middle of 248 St. Tyler then proceeded to the shallow ditch on the side of the road.

Unfortunately, Tyler could see at least two men further south, looking north towards the intersection of 248 and 56 Ave where the smoke rounds had gone off (not in the intersection itself but slightly to the north). No one seemed to be looking at him directly but he and Koldan had to have crossed their line of sight while transiting from one side of the road to the other. Where he lay in the ditch with the 2 men he was out of line of sight as long as they kept low.

He could immediately smell what these men were doing. "Want a hit, man?" The biker offered a joint. The man was wearing a black T-shirt under a LBE and Kevlar vest, blue jeans and a Nylon helmet. A bushy brown beard shot with grey covered his face where the helmet didn't. "Takes the edge off. That tank's fuckin' gone, I suggest we do the same, eh?" He was armed with an M16A2, as was his companion. His companion looked more like a mercenary, if only that he was wearing US BDUs.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 214 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Fri 15 Nov 2013
at 05:24
  • msg #33

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler replies, "Yeah. you do that."  He then raises the suppressed Beretta Koldar had given him and fires a double tap at the mercenary first, thinking the biker would be a little less likely to react as quickly (both because of lack of training and discipline, and because he is probably more under the influence of the cannabis).  If the merc falls, he then fires a shot at the biker.  Otherwise he fires again at the bearded man.  "Howard!  Marker!" he calls, bringing the dog to alert.


Tyler Hope
Bottom of eastern ditch
Suppressed Beretta M-92S
Suppressed CAR-15 [20/20 +(6x20)] slung
RPG-7 [pack with 3 rockets] slung
M1911A1 [6/6 +(2x6)] holster
Colt Detective Special [6/6 +(2x6 speedloader)] ankle holster
2 M-67 frag
2 M-18 smoke
Firing at the forward pair

This message was last edited by the player at 22:30, Fri 15 Nov 2013.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 574 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Fri 15 Nov 2013
at 16:31
  • msg #34

Re: Undercover Operations

"Drop south into the school," Andy said, "pull us in so we're masked, Mac and I will try to get up on the roof."
helbent4
GM, 2149 posts
aka Tony
Sat 16 Nov 2013
at 14:26
  • msg #35

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 33):

Because he couldn't bring the pistol up to use his sights, Tyler fired 2 shots at his head (because the vest protected his torso) but both missed. The next shot found its mark and he switched his aim to the biker, who (in slow motion) had dropped the roach and was grabbing for his own pistol, rifle forgotten. Tyler's next 2 shots went wild and he saw the other man yank his own pistol out and begin to bring it up. It was s nickel-plated Colt M1911. Koldan fired a burst from his Skorpion while he waited behind the vehicles in the road, and miracle of miracles, a red wound blossomed on the thigh of the biker's blue jeans! He fell backwards, pistol in hand, injured.

Tyler thought that this would probably attract a little too much attention from the nearby watchers, but at this time, MG rounds started zipping down the road. Someone to the north was firing down the street, although who was firing was concealed by a smoke screen. This caused the men to the south of them to duck their heads and look for cover. At this time, Tyler could hear the roar of the tank engine behind him.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 25 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Sat 16 Nov 2013
at 14:28
  • msg #36

Re: Undercover Operations

"Holy shit! Someone's firing at us!"

Skorpion in one hand, AKS-74U in the other, Koldan sprinted the rest of the way across the road and landed in the ditch beside Tyler, Howard and the 2 men.

"Did I get him?"
helbent4
GM, 2150 posts
aka Tony
Sat 16 Nov 2013
at 14:32
  • msg #37

Re: Undercover Operations

Meanwhile, Mac pulled into the parking lot of the Blueberry Creek Community School. He was successfully able to manoeuvre the Iltis into the courtyard, where it was beneath the edge of an overhang that would allow them to get on the roof.

Somewhere to the north, an MG started firing, but from where they were they couldn't see anything.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 294 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sat 16 Nov 2013
at 15:01
  • msg #38

Re: Undercover Operations

"Right," said Mac, parking up. "You coming onto the roof?"

Slinging his rifle, he scrambled up, reaching up to pull himself onto the roof and staying low as he crawled across to peer towards the action.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 576 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sat 16 Nov 2013
at 15:11
  • msg #39

Re: Undercover Operations

"Roger that," Andy said.

He slung his rifle and pulled himself up onto the roof. He was surprised, as usual, by how much nature had reclaimed the flat roof. Dirt had gathered in the guttering and the weeds that had gathered there had caused more airborne soil to gather behind these barriers.

He crawled quickly to the higher roof section. Hopefully it would mask them for now but their next assent would put them at risk of observation.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 217 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Sat 16 Nov 2013
at 22:56
  • msg #40

Re: Undercover Operations

Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov:
"Did I get him?"

"Watch out!!" Tyler calls, and fires again at the biker.
helbent4
GM, 2152 posts
aka Tony
Sun 17 Nov 2013
at 10:01
  • msg #41

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 40):

The biker was wounded in the thigh and lying back, eyes closed. Tyler was forced to lean over him to put the suppressor against his cheek for the kill shot. Otherwise, his vest or helmet would protect him. As the muzzle brushed his skin, his eyes opened and he looked up at Tyler, fearfully.

"Oh no no no no, please, don't don't do it, I never killed no one man don't do it please I got a family I got a wife and kids please please please don't kill me..." He jerked convulsively as the bullet sheared through bone and mushroomed in his brain tissue. He sighed, warm breath caressing Tyler's face, then immediately became still. Beneath his staring eyes was a small black hole on his right cheek. There was a stench as his bowels let go.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:07, Sun 17 Nov 2013.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 26 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Sun 17 Nov 2013
at 10:06
  • msg #42

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 40):

Looking over, eyes wide, Koldan said, "holy shit... hard core, man." He finished reloading the Skorpion and cocked it. "What we do now?"

The odd bullet still skimmed down the road. They could hear the tank behind them somewhere near  the intersection of 56 Ave and 248 st to the north. It was getting noticeably louder, like it was coming east down 56 Ave.
helbent4
GM, 2153 posts
aka Tony
Sun 17 Nov 2013
at 10:12
  • msg #43

Re: Undercover Operations

Up on the school to the south, at the intersection of 248 St and 54 Ave, there was bad news. The roof was covered in patches of moss, even grass, so it wasn't that loud on the gravel. It was clear when they pulled themselves up that clumps of trees on the corner and along 248 st blocked their LOS to ground level along 248 St.

Above the intervening trees and terrain, they could see a cloud of white smoke from a smoke screen laid somewhere near the corner of 56 Ave and 248 St., A plume of black diesel exhaust as a large vehicle (likely the tank) moved east along 56 Ave towards the corner where Belanger and Hotel were pinned down.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 218 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Sun 17 Nov 2013
at 21:15
  • msg #44

Re: Undercover Operations

Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov:
"holy shit... hard core, man."
  "Couldn't be helped," Tyler replies.  "We can't leave someone behind us."
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov:
"What we do now?"

"Let's get into these woods and go as far south as we can before engaging the next batch."  Giving Howard the command,""Tracking shot," Tyler leads the Russian and the Dobie into the woods to the east a short way before turning south and heading toward the house at the south edge.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 27 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Tue 19 Nov 2013
at 07:20
  • msg #45

Re: Undercover Operations

Tyler Gabriel Hope:
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov:
"holy shit... hard core, man."
  "Couldn't be helped," Tyler replies.  "We can't leave someone behind us."
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov:
"What we do now?"

"Let's get into these woods and go as far south as we can before engaging the next batch."  Giving Howard the command,""Tracking shot," Tyler leads the Russian and the Dobie into the woods to the east a short way before turning south and heading toward the house at the south edge.


Looking unsure, Koldan nodded. "I understand. You first, comrade."

He made sure his AKS-74U was securely slung, and then held his Skorpion at low-ready.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 219 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Tue 19 Nov 2013
at 08:02
  • msg #46

Re: Undercover Operations

"Oh, yeah," Tyler adds before they leave the ditch.  "You got any more mags for this?" he says, patting the Beretta.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 27 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Tue 19 Nov 2013
at 08:09
  • msg #47

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 46):

Koldan handed over 2 magazines. "Sub-sonic." He rummaged around the bodies at their feet and came up with a couple more, as the merc had a 9mm Beretta in a drop-holster. "2 more, regular."
This message was last updated by the player at 08:09, Tue 19 Nov 2013.
helbent4
GM, 2161 posts
aka Tony
Tue 19 Nov 2013
at 08:14
  • msg #48

Re: Undercover Operations

The ditch drained south to a forested stream-bed running east-west. A grated culvert led under the road. It was still clogged by debris and a large whirlpool had collected there. Dark water swirled and gurgled, over rounded stones. A few slippery-looking rocks peeped To pass by it they would either need to detour deeper east into the woods or move out into the road.
Koldan Arkadyevitch Dzhamgerchinov
NPC, 28 posts
Former Soviet Pilot
CSIS/RCMP asset cum UO
Sun 24 Nov 2013
at 11:44
  • msg #49

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 48):

Koldan looked over at Tyler, then down at where the dammed-up stream pooled at the partially-blocked culvert entrance.

"Well. Are we going right, onto the road, or left into the woods?"

OOC: Tyler still has the RPG, spare rockets in a backpack, suppressed Beretta and CAR-15? Quite the load...
helbent4
GM, 2164 posts
aka Tony
Sun 24 Nov 2013
at 11:45
  • msg #50

Re: Undercover Operations

Over on the roof of the Elementary school, it was clear the trees blocking their view of the closest enemy wasn't going to magically part to allow them a shot!
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 295 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 24 Nov 2013
at 15:43
  • msg #51

Re: Undercover Operations

"Best bet is to trot over and maybe climb one of those trees," said Mac.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 577 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sun 24 Nov 2013
at 17:09
  • msg #52

Re: Undercover Operations

"You head over, I'll cover you," Andy said, "once you're there I'll cove over."

He swept the street to make sure that Mac's path was clear.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 296 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 24 Nov 2013
at 18:58
  • msg #53

Re: Undercover Operations

"Right," said Mac, swinging down to ground level and loping off towards the trees. He looked carefully to pick one that was both easily climbed and which should afford a good view.
helbent4
GM, 2173 posts
aka Tony
Sat 30 Nov 2013
at 11:21
  • msg #54

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald (msg # 53):

Mac was able to swing down from the roof without killing himself, then proceeded to run across the road. Climbing a fence, he ran across a wide (and overgrown) grass lawn until he reached a medium-sized tree that was overhanging 248st. He scrambled up into the branches, and although he wasn't very high (maybe 3-4m) it brought him over the fence to where he could observe 248st, where there were engine sounds and people yelling.

He saw several vehicles moving out and up the road, heading north. In the lead was a V-100 armoured car, followed by a technical (armoured pickup truck with M60 mounted on a post with a gunshield) with a Jeep coming up the rear.

Where they were, Tyler and Koldan heard those same vehicles approaching them. They were currently in a noticeable dip or hollow in the road on the east side, in something of a depression that followed the stream.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 578 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sun 1 Dec 2013
at 09:47
  • msg #55

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy waited a while for Mac to get himself settled in his tree and then radioed him, "Bravo Eight, Sitrep."
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 300 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 1 Dec 2013
at 14:29
  • msg #56

Re: Undercover Operations

"Whole bunch of vehicles between us and the action, this side of the intersection on 248st, then dispersing smoke at the intersection. Quite a bit of cover - trees and hedges for the most part - that we can work our way up through," said Mac in reply.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 579 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sun 1 Dec 2013
at 14:38
  • msg #57

Re: Undercover Operations

"Roger that," Andy said, "hold position and I'll overbound you."

Andy crawled back to the far edge of the top floor and then dropped on to the lower roof. He returned to the Iltis and said, "Mac and I are working our way up the road. Hold here until we call for you."

He rounded the building and headed for a decent position about fifty meters north of Mac's tree.
helbent4
GM, 2184 posts
aka Tony
Thu 12 Dec 2013
at 08:01
  • msg #58

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac was in a tree north of Andy on 248 St. To get to a position north of him, Andy had a few options. He could drive the Iltis over to the corner, dismount, climb over the fence and go through the yard, climbing the fence again. Or stay in the Iltis and go through the wood plank fence and drive through the yard, or else just drive up 248 St itself.

Meanwhile, Tyler and Koldan took shelter in the culvert as the group of attacking vehicles roared north up 248 St. Mac could see them go down in the wooded dip where the culvert (unknown to him) sheltered Koldan and Tyler. Then the vehicles continued past, heading north towards the intersection of 248 and 56.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 580 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Thu 12 Dec 2013
at 20:29
  • msg #59

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy left the Iltis where it was and continued on foot. He intended to run over to the corner, dismount, climb over the fence and go through the yard, climbing the fence again.

It would take time, but driving into a firefight blind didn't seem the best option. Hopefully at some point they'd get eyes on the situation and if not, they were in a position to intercept or observe any enemy retreat.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 301 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Fri 13 Dec 2013
at 11:38
  • msg #60

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac continued to observe from up his tree.
helbent4
GM, 2196 posts
aka Tony
Tue 31 Dec 2013
at 11:46
  • msg #61

Re: Undercover Operations

Sprinting over fences and across the overgrown yard, Andy passed by Mac, who was observing up the tree. He arrived at the plank fence at the far edge of the yard, looking north up 248 St. About 125m away was a small convoy of vehicles, including a V-100 armoured car, then a technical (armoured pickup truck) with a .50 cal followed by a jeep mounting an M60 GPMG. The latter two vehicles each had 4-5 dismounts crammed in the back. It looked like they were pushing north towards the intersection and Hotel detachment, V-100 in the lead.

There were several bangs and explosions, obviously there was quite a firefight up ahead! Someone fired a cannister round south down 248st, and the massive swarm of buckshot caused everyone in the column to duck but they kept going, hell bent for leather.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 582 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Tue 31 Dec 2013
at 12:04
  • msg #62

Re: Undercover Operations

Oops, Andy thought, shit load of enemy troops heading toward Taras.

He keyed his radio and said, "Bishop Six to Iltis, drive south of the school, cross the road and make your way north to us as safely as you can. Execute."

As he waited for Mac to join him he reported to Taras, "Knight, this is Bishop Six. I have eyes on three vehicles heading toward you. I have one V-100 armoured car and two technicals. One has a fifty calibre and one an M60. They are being engaged by canister but the shells aren't having much effect. Technicals are carrying approximately ten dismounts. Will try to disable technical armament."

Andy
Talking a lot.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 304 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Tue 31 Dec 2013
at 13:20
  • msg #63

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac scrambled down from his tree and moved up beside McRae.
helbent4
GM, 2200 posts
aka Tony
Wed 1 Jan 2014
at 09:38
  • msg #64

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald (msg # 63):

The small convoy halted in the depression midway between them and the intersection with 56 Ave. They could clearly see all the vehicles where they were stopped in the ditch, and the dismounts were bailing out of the vehicles.
Kelsey Sarah Champlain
player, 1376 posts
3/CSR - DRI
CF Sergeant
Wed 1 Jan 2014
at 10:55
  • msg #65

Re: Undercover Operations

"This is Bishop one, confirm that Tango, the tank is disabled!  Can we evac Hotel and regroup?"
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 584 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Wed 1 Jan 2014
at 11:23
  • msg #66

Re: Undercover Operations

Once he had finished communicating with his comrades, Andy found the solidest firing position he could and used his scope to home in on the .50 calibre machinegun. The big gun could chew through even the Cougar's armour given luck or enough time so if he could take the gun out he could buy his side a little more time.

He focussed intently on his task and aimed at the receiver block of the big weapon.

Andy
Parker Hale
As many ticks looking and aiming as are left to locate and zoom in on .50 cal receiver block.

Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 305 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Wed 1 Jan 2014
at 13:49
  • msg #67

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac will maintain overwatch.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 586 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Thu 2 Jan 2014
at 09:55
  • msg #68

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy aimed carefully at the receiver block of the fifty calibre. Once he felt that he had the best shot at immobilising the weapon, he took it.

Andy
Spending ticks to aim u to best shot he can with enough left for one shot

helbent4
GM, 2213 posts
aka Tony
Tue 7 Jan 2014
at 08:53
  • msg #69

Re: Undercover Operations

The enemy force must have spotted the Cougar lying in ambush, which was why they were deploying their dismounts to flank through the woods to the right. Smoke blossomed in the road in front of the convoy, between it and the Cougar to the north. Fortunately, they were not aware of the threat to their rear.

It was difficult to get a clear shot off at the receiver block of the Ma-Deuce, as the technical mounting this was in the middle of the convoy and the gunner was in the way. Finally, he had a clear shot.

Mac set up the sniper scope beside him and lased the target. "Target, range 105 metres, bearing 357 degrees, wind west 2 knots. Target, target, target, target..."

With a calm squeeze of the trigger Andy did what he'd done over a hundred times before. The bullet left the rifle and due to the short range and almost lack of wind was on target immediately. The steel jacketed round struck a burst of sparks from the metal receiver. It was difficult to tell how much damage was caused, as they would typically use a .50 anti-material rifle like the McMillan Tactical ("Tac-Fifty") or the American M82 Barrett, like the one they left in the zodiac.

The results on the surrounding men was dramatic. Most of the men hit the deck (including the technical gunner), looking for the source of the shot, or else scattered for the surrounding woods. The shot was successful, normal sniper procedure would be to immediately displace before re-engaging. The M60 gunner on the back of the Jeep began swinging his weapon around to face the rear.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:40, Tue 07 Jan 2014.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 306 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Tue 7 Jan 2014
at 10:15
  • msg #70

Re: Undercover Operations

"On target.." said Mac, whose eye was still glued to the spotter scope.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 587 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Tue 7 Jan 2014
at 18:03
  • msg #71

Re: Undercover Operations

"Displace," Andy said calmly. He knew that taking an anti-materiel shot with a normal rifle was risky but hopefully he might have done some damage and the secondary target of having the enemy divide their attention had worked as well as if he'd killed someone.

He kept low and crawled along the fence until he could look for a decent new place to fire from.

Andy
Change stance: kneeling to prone
Crawling away for a new position

Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 307 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Tue 7 Jan 2014
at 18:53
  • msg #72

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac picked up the scope and followed.
helbent4
GM, 2218 posts
aka Tony
Fri 10 Jan 2014
at 08:30
  • msg #73

Re: Undercover Operations

As they were firing north down a road lined with trees, hedges and fences, from the northeast corner of a fence line, there was no real opportunity for lateral movement directly to another shooting position.

They could crawl right, following the fence, then flank to the right through the houses and backyards to get closer.

If they wanted to risk it they could go left and try to dash across the road. The LOS was broken by a few vehicles abandoned between the 2-man detachment and the militiamen but this was risky.

Crawling straight north along the overgrown ditch running on the east side of the road was possible but it was shallow and they would be vulnerable.

Finally, they could return back the way they came to the Iltis and try to find another route.

As it was, the M60 opened up on the fence where they'd taken their shot, chewing up the weathered boards. Crawling right towards the backyard and away from the line of fire seemed to be the wisest option.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 588 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Fri 10 Jan 2014
at 17:41
  • msg #74

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy kept his head and arse down and started to crawl right toward the back yard.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 308 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Fri 10 Jan 2014
at 18:28
  • msg #75

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac followed, also careful to keep as low a profile as he could.
helbent4
GM, 2221 posts
aka Tony
Sat 11 Jan 2014
at 04:57
  • msg #76

Re: Undercover Operations

Before they crawled out of sight, one thing they noticed was Tyler's cherry-red '70 Dodge Challenger abandoned in the road near where the reinforcements were pinned down and laying a smoke screen.

As they made it to the back yard area (this being a rural area, it was a very large fence-enclosed yard) they heard the M60 continuing to fire, then a pair of loud "pop!" sounds, followed by a cessation of firing and general sounds of mayhem, all coming from where the reinforcements were located.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 220 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Wed 15 Jan 2014
at 06:47
  • msg #77

Re: Undercover Operations

"Knight, this is Castle! We just hit a large force coming north on 248... we are trying to exfil east along the creek south of 56 Ave! Need immediate assistance!"

Indeed, it sounded like there was a lot of shooting in the wooded creekbed just north of their position.
helbent4
GM, 2226 posts
aka Tony
Wed 22 Jan 2014
at 06:16
  • msg #78

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 77):

The sound of gunfire down in the wooded stream to the north of their position intensified.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 589 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Wed 22 Jan 2014
at 18:36
  • msg #79

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy looked over at Mac as they crawled, "Let's get back to the Iltis, I think barrelling in from behind with a vehicle might shake these guys up."

He kept crawling toward the road before deciding which was the safest route across the main road and back to the truck.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 309 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Thu 23 Jan 2014
at 10:03
  • msg #80

Re: Undercover Operations

"OK," said Mac, following. "Who's driving?"
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 590 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Thu 23 Jan 2014
at 15:56
  • msg #81

Re: Undercover Operations

"What are you like with an MG?" Andy asked.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 310 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Thu 23 Jan 2014
at 15:59
  • msg #82

Re: Undercover Operations

"I am trained in support weapons, but happier with a rifle," replied Mac.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 591 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Thu 23 Jan 2014
at 16:45
  • msg #83

Re: Undercover Operations

"Well," Andy said, "I suck at driving so I'd rather you do it."
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 311 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Thu 23 Jan 2014
at 17:48
  • msg #84

Re: Undercover Operations

"I'm good with that," said Mac, so once they reached the Iltis he hopped into the driving seat without further ado.

"Where to?" he said, starting the engine.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 592 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Fri 24 Jan 2014
at 14:33
  • msg #85

Re: Undercover Operations

"I'll ask the Boss," Andy said.

"Knight this is Bishop," Andy said over the radio, "we are mobile and able to support from teh south. I advise we try to work our way behind Hotel and cover their evacuation, however I am open to othe rorders given your reading of the situation. What would you have us do, Over?"
helbent4
GM, 2233 posts
aka Tony
Sat 25 Jan 2014
at 04:28
  • msg #86

Re: Undercover Operations

It was clear someone was expending a lot of ammunition in the woods to the north.

From out of nowhere, a rocket shot through the cloud of smoke now covering the convoy, whizzing by them. It detonated on the far side of the road, about 100m north (in front of them).
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:51, Sat 25 Jan 2014.
helbent4
GM, 2243 posts
aka Tony
Sat 1 Feb 2014
at 05:43
  • msg #87

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Andrew Montgomery McRae (msg # 85):

Due to the lack of response, it was clear Andy's transmission somehow wasn't received.
helbent4
GM, 2245 posts
aka Tony
Sat 1 Feb 2014
at 12:56
  • msg #88

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 87):

There was more firing from the north.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 312 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sat 1 Feb 2014
at 13:58
  • msg #89

Re: Undercover Operations

"Do you want to head that way anyway? They may be too busy for radio chit-chat," said Mac.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 596 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 10:35
  • msg #90

Re: Undercover Operations

"It's OK," Andy said, "we have orders now. Turn us around and take us back east about a hundred meters or so. Then find a way to get off road so we can come at Hotel from the south east."

"This is Rook to all stations," Andy said over the radio, "be aware we will be approaching Hotel from the south east."

The last thing he wanted was a blue on blue situation and he hoped someone was monitoring channels."

"Head out Mac."
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 313 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 15:18
  • msg #91

Re: Undercover Operations

"Got it," said Mac, putting the Iltis into gear and turning around to head east, beginning to check for somewhere he can get off-road and go across country to approadh Hotel from the south east.
helbent4
GM, 2246 posts
aka Tony
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 22:54
  • msg #92

Re: Undercover Operations

They turned the Iltis around on 54 Ave.

There was no good route north for about 250m. At that point, the stream that Koldan and Tyler were pinned down in meandered SE enough to cross under the street.

At 100m east, they turned north onto someone's driveway, passing the large empty house and extremely large outbuilding with garage doors. Forging through the immense and overgrown back yard, they were confronted by a solid wall of forest screening the streambed. They could make it across, but it would take time.
Tyler Gabriel Hope
player, 221 posts
US Army, SGT
173rd ABN BDE
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 23:22
  • msg #93

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 92):

"...is Castle! Say again, does anyone read me?

"Be advised we are fucking pinned down about 75 metres west, correction, east of 248 st in the stream bed, danger close, say again, danger close!"


There was a pause in transmission, and they could hear the almost continuous back and forth crack and popping of M16 and AK fire echoing between the trees and banks of the streambed. The source of the gunfire was located about 100m NNW of their position, but obscured due to the woods. There was the long ripping bursts of fire from what was likely a SAW of some kind, probably an RPK74. But whoever it was, it sounded like they were all almost on top of each other. Then they heard the BOOM of a grenade, followed by another.

"Goddamn it, we are getting lit up here, and are almost out of ammunition. We are going to get...."

A very loud report echoed through the woods, seemingly ending the transmission.
helbent4
GM, 2249 posts
aka Tony
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 23:58
  • msg #94

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Tyler Gabriel Hope (msg # 93):

The first really loud gunshot was followed by three more reports, in rapid succession.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 314 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Mon 3 Feb 2014
at 09:54
  • msg #95

Re: Undercover Operations

"It will be time consuming to get the Iltis across here, or we can dismount and advance on foot... which do you prefer?" asked Mac.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 598 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Tue 4 Feb 2014
at 17:16
  • msg #96

Re: Undercover Operations

"Let's dismount and head on in," Andy said, his eyes lingered longingly on the Barret in the back of the Iltis, he really wanted to take it but a running battle in the woods really wasn't the best place for it.

He picked up his trusty Parker Hale, waited for Mac to get ready and then headed off toward the shooting.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 315 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Tue 4 Feb 2014
at 17:27
  • msg #97

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac switched off the engine, pocketed the keys (showing Andy that they were in his right breast pocket), grabbed his rifle and made ready to move out on foot.
helbent4
GM, 2258 posts
aka Tony
Wed 5 Feb 2014
at 21:37
  • msg #98

Re: Undercover Operations

It was clear that someone was making good use of a Barrett M82 rifle within the confines of the woods. It was possible that the wall of green foliage was mainly on the outside, where the leaves could catch the sun, and the interior was fairly underbrush-free. It was possible to make shots at some distance within the bounds of the woods if there were not too many tree trunks in the way.

Unfortunately, the shooter was good enough to not make their position completely obvious. The best they could tell, the shots were coming from the NW, probably the direction of the halted column of vehicles (the smoke had dissipated).

https://maps.google.com/maps/m...pn=0.005992,0.009645
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 317 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Thu 6 Feb 2014
at 10:57
  • msg #99

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac pointed out the direction of the sniper's likely position as best he could, then indicated that he would go first...
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 600 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sat 8 Feb 2014
at 09:45
  • msg #100

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy recognised the hard crack of a Barrett within the woods. As they closed in on the margin of the dense vegetation he looked at Mac and said, "My instincts tell me we're still better off with the parker Hale than breaking out the big artillery. It should be handier and faster to fire and I don't think the greater range of the fifty cal will come into play although the greater penetration might. What do you think?"
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 318 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sat 8 Feb 2014
at 12:16
  • msg #101

Re: Undercover Operations

"Guess you're right," murmured Mac, preparing to enter the thicker vegetation.
helbent4
GM, 2265 posts
aka Tony
Sun 9 Feb 2014
at 11:20
  • msg #102

Re: Undercover Operations

In someone's back yard, a narrow overgrown path led into the wall of greenery. About 25m in, it opened up a little, at least as much as it did under the cover of a West Coast rainforest. The remaining older growth timber along the streambed starved lesser vegetation below of light. However, there were still bushes and tree trunks to block vision and sunlight was severely cut down so vision was still hampered to a degree.

About 100m ahead (north) Andy could see movement across the streambed behind several huge fallen trees. It was a little difficult to make out, but it seemed there was a small group of men gathered around what he believed was Tyler and Koldan's position. The tress had been there for a long time and were little more than massive trunks. Looking NW towards the high ground along the road above where the stream disappeared into a culvert, Mac could see a glint of light, possibly from optics.

Note: visibility under the forest cover is possible but it's difficult due to shadows, tree trunks (generally large) and bushes.

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Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 320 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 9 Feb 2014
at 15:31
  • msg #103

Re: Undercover Operations

Catching Andy's eye, Mac points out the potential location for the sniper, and then  continues to move stealthily towards the location he thinks the sniper is in...
This message was last edited by the player at 17:00, Mon 10 Feb 2014.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 602 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Mon 10 Feb 2014
at 17:12
  • msg #104

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy checked his load as he entered the darker environment of the woods and then followed Mac as he headed quietly into the interior.
helbent4
GM, 2269 posts
aka Tony
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 11:03
  • msg #105

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Andrew Montgomery McRae (msg # 104):

Deciding to leave the group of men to their north alone, Mac and Andy moved NW towards where Mac thought he saw the gleam of light on rifle optics.
helbent4
GM, 2278 posts
aka Tony
Wed 19 Feb 2014
at 07:59
  • msg #106

Re: Undercover Operations

They spotted four men with two prisoners. It looked like Koldan and Tyler. The group was walking down the creek to the culvert under the road, and were almost there. The grating over the culvert looked like it had been blown or wrenched off, allowing a way to cross the road by taking an underground route.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 324 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Fri 21 Feb 2014
at 09:45
  • msg #107

Re: Undercover Operations

"How do you want to handle this, Andy? Start picking 'em off or give them a chance to surrender first?" Mac murmured.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 604 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Fri 21 Feb 2014
at 15:52
  • msg #108

Re: Undercover Operations

"They had a chance to surrender before they started attacking Government Forces," Andy replied, "we hit them now. Can you identify the sniper?"

Andy looked around to find a good firing position and then checked out the group to select the highest threat.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 325 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Fri 21 Feb 2014
at 16:29
  • msg #109

Re: Undercover Operations

"Not sure. He might be up above the culvert, or may have come down to join the others," said Mac. He also prepared to open fire on them, taking his lead from Andy.
helbent4
GM, 2283 posts
aka Tony
Mon 24 Feb 2014
at 07:04
  • msg #110

Re: Undercover Operations

Two of the men were leading the prisoners into the culvert, and not too gently. Tyler hesitated and one of the guards hit him with the butt of an RPK-74 SAW.

The other two were standing to either side of he entrance, covering them. One of them was armed with an M21 scoped sniper rifle while the other had an AK-74 with BG-35 grenade launcher, and they were roughly of the sane threat level. Maybe the grenadier was the more dangerous of the 4.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 606 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Mon 24 Feb 2014
at 12:32
  • msg #111

Re: Undercover Operations

"You get the sniper," Andy said as he readied his rifle. "I'll take the grenadier out."

He steadied his breathing and as soon as the crosshairs settled on the centre of his target's body mass he rolled the trigger sending a round toward the enemy soldier.

12:29, Today: Andrew Montgomery McRae rolled 2 using 4d20, keeping the lowest dice only with rolls of 6,13,2,15. Firing at Grenade launcher guy (TN10). TN is his co-ordination, this will be modified by range bands and difficulty of shot but hopefully the 2 will still hit.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 326 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Mon 24 Feb 2014
at 13:28
  • msg #112

Re: Undercover Operations

"Understood," said Mac, settling behind his weapon and sighting in on the designated target.

OOC: 13:27, Today: Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald rolled 6 using 3d20, keeping the lowest dice only with rolls of 16,6,8. Firing at the sniper..
helbent4
GM, 2286 posts
aka Tony
Thu 27 Feb 2014
at 03:57
  • msg #113

Re: Undercover Operations

Taking careful aim, Andy and Mac fired a shingle shot at the men covering the extraction of the prisoners. They were kneeling behind low cover, a fallen tree that covered up to knee height. It seemed like the shots hit and both targets went to ground behind the tree trunk, but the RPK gunner propped the bipod of his weapon on the cover in front of him and immediately returned fire, spraying the area blindly and ineffectually with a long burst.

GM Note: We're going to go into detailed turns here. That means, roll for initiative (Mac already has, I see) and post your upcoming actions in terms of tick cost. I would strongly suggest taking cover (2 ticks) and if a shot type is not specified (hip, snap or aimed) it's a snap shot (which, despite the name, is actually aimed but is not really a precise shot.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:00, Thu 27 Feb 2014.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 328 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Thu 27 Feb 2014
at 10:28
  • msg #114

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac will take cover, and then take an aimed shot at the chap firing the RPK at us.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 608 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Thu 27 Feb 2014
at 11:50
  • msg #115

Re: Undercover Operations

As Andy saw rounds flying wildly around the woods he decided that discretion was the better part of valour and he went to ground and took the best cover he could before scoping the situation out with his scope.

He studied the enemy position carefully, Mac would deal with the SAW gunner as taking the easy target was the spotter's job. Instead he scanned for a secondary target to try for.

Tick Actions:
Total: 25
2 Take cover
4 Go prone
7 Assess position
Total so far down to tick 12

helbent4
GM, 2293 posts
aka Tony
Tue 11 Mar 2014
at 07:10
  • msg #116

Re: Undercover Operations

After his long burst, the SAW gunner ducked down. The two were moderately well-covered behind the log as long as they were prone. They couldn't really move anywhere without going to their knees, and the ends of the log didn't get them close enough to either more cover or the culvert entrance.

After a few seconds, a couple of green objects were blindly flung from behind the log. They clattered down among the rocks of the stream bed a few metres away. And then started spewing smoke.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 330 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Tue 11 Mar 2014
at 10:21
  • msg #117

Re: Undercover Operations

"You go right, I'll go left, curve in towards their position... use their smoke against them - it'll hide us from them as much as them from us!" said Mac,  getting up and begining to move at a crouching scramble, weapon up and looking for a target.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 611 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Tue 11 Mar 2014
at 18:22
  • msg #118

Re: Undercover Operations

"OK," Andy replied and headed right in a low crouch, hoping that he would see any enemy movement before he saw it.
helbent4
GM, 2298 posts
aka Tony
Wed 12 Mar 2014
at 06:45
  • msg #119

Re: Undercover Operations

The 2 grenades filled the hollow in front of the culvert entrance with smoke.

They split up, Andy going left and Mac going right. Mac splashed through the creek, then began following the right side of the channel. Andy continued on the left.
helbent4
GM, 2301 posts
aka Tony
Wed 12 Mar 2014
at 20:40
  • msg #120

Re: Undercover Operations

Mac saw Andy before Andy saw him and didn't end up shooting each other. As well, they both saw the target location was deserted.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 615 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sun 16 Mar 2014
at 11:05
  • msg #121

Re: Undercover Operations

"Knight from Rook One," Andy said over the radio, "we are at the stream about 20m east of 248th Street. There is smoke between us and the road. I have eyes on a culvert that I believe four tangos have used to escape with two of our men, Koldan is one. I have seen one man armed with a SAW and one grenadier as well as a pair of riflemen. Be aware a sniper with a fifty calibre rifle is at large. Awaiting orders, over."
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:14, Sun 16 Mar 2014.
helbent4
GM, 2322 posts
aka Tony
Fri 21 Mar 2014
at 03:50
  • msg #122

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy and Mac were standing in the streambed by the culvert (concrete pipe) under the road. The hollow was filled with white smoke. Down the culvert they could hear splashing sounds.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 333 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Fri 21 Mar 2014
at 08:57
  • msg #123

Re: Undercover Operations

"Shall we?" asked Mac, who wasn't sure if it was a good idea or not.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 617 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Fri 21 Mar 2014
at 16:02
  • msg #124

Re: Undercover Operations

"No," Andy said, "we're just lining ourselves up for a fragging. Pop a smoke into it to drive them out the other side."

He got on the radio and said, "All Stations, this is Rook, we have noises in the culvert under the road. Can anyone get eyes on the other side?"
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 334 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Fri 21 Mar 2014
at 16:07
  • msg #125

Re: Undercover Operations

"Sounds reasonable," said Mac, obliging with a smoke grenade.
helbent4
GM, 2331 posts
aka Tony
Tue 25 Mar 2014
at 07:17
  • msg #126

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald (msg # 125):

There was no reply over the radio.

However, there was a crescendo of gunfire echoing down the concrete tube of the culvert. It was 6 feet high and by sticking to the sides, someone could easily walk down the sides without getting too wet. Andy's grenade went into the pipe, but as it was a circular concrete tube it landed in the water at the bottom and was effecgtively negated.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 620 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Mon 31 Mar 2014
at 19:44
  • msg #127

Re: Undercover Operations

"OK," Andy said, "we'll get the ILTIS and RV with you."

He returned on the path to the jeep keeping an eye out for any stray bandits.
helbent4
GM, 2342 posts
aka Tony
Tue 1 Apr 2014
at 07:08
  • msg #128

Re: Undercover Operations

In reply to Andrew Montgomery McRae (msg # 127):

As they were down in the streambed to the east of 248 st, it would take them several minutes to backtrack across the stream and then up the south bank. Once there, they would have to find the path they used to enter the woods, back to where the Iltis was parked in someone's back yard.
Andrew Montgomery McRae
player, 621 posts
1/CAR - DRI
Master Sniper (Sergeant)
Sat 5 Apr 2014
at 16:19
  • msg #129

Re: Undercover Operations

Andy did his best to retrace his steps and find the jeep.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 340 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sat 5 Apr 2014
at 18:49
  • msg #130

Re: Undercover Operations

"This way," said Mac, and lead the way back to the Iltis.
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