Before they started rolling, Eric and Mattie put on their Kevlar helmets. Tremblay already had his Kevlar helmet with a woodland pattern cover (Eric and Mattie's lacked covers).

They started to pull up at the first door, but noted it was apparently closed. This being a typical gym door there was no handle or latch lever on the outside. Even if the latch tongue was disabled on the inside panic bar making it unlockable, it would not be easy (but not impossible) to open from the inside. The farther set of doors was stopped open. Nearby, the two horses that were hitched to the truck-bed wagon seemed a little spooked by the gunshots.

Referee's Notes: I assume everyone that is wearing a "flak jacket" (Kevlar vest) is wearing them. Please note in your post if you are wearing a helmet! Head hits in this system are very nasty.

Mac jumped out of his ditch and ran tpwards the gymnasium.

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OOC: Still in ghillie suit, helmet on head with copious amounts of scrim.

Saul placed his brain bucket (i.e. Kevlar) on his head before the truck began moving. As it moves, he aims his M060 towards the gymnasium. In the event they do come under fire while the truck is still moving, he will lay down return fire.

The CUCV halted at the front on the south side of the building, near the first door at the SE corner of the gym (door opening East). Everyone jumped out and quickly stacked outside it, but it didn't look like there was any easy way to open the door. As it seemed that there had been gunshots inside an enclosed space everyone inside probably still had ringing ears and so perhaps no one had heard the truck pull up outside.

While the closest exit at the SE corner was closed and probably locked, there was a double-door propped open about 3m further along the wall on the East side. The sounds of people screaming and yelling in panic came from inside. Parked outside was a wagon with a somewhat spooked horse hitched to it.

GM Note: Ok, post your characters either trying to open the door you are located next to, or going up the east side of the building to the open door, (obviously) specify weapon in hand. Alternatively, you can go left around the west side of the gym to the middle of the building where the main entrance is located.

Saul has the lowest Recon/Recce and rolls for stealth to determine surprise, this roll cannot be pushed (re-rolled). Then I'll do the Initiative draw.
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In reply to helbent4 (msg # 598):

Eyes rolling a bit at being called "Gunny", Tremblay kept his cake-hole shut and bailed out of the CUCV when they pulled up, M16A2 in hand. He formed up behind Hudson.

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 598):

Making sure his helmet was on and a 40mm CS grenade was loaded in his C8/M203A1 DPW, Eric jumped out. He stacked up by the closed door, ready to move on to the open one.

GM's Note: I wasn't sure if the first stop was the closer closed door, or the open one with the wagon up the E side of the gym. Tactically it won't matter as they are relatively close.

Saul got into the stack as indicated by whomever was in charge.

The bush joined the others, rifle in hand.

"Try that door, If it's locked, move up the next one.", Abbot said in a low voice, pointing at the closed outside door.  He held his carbine up and covered the open door.

OOC Sorry for leaving you guys hanging.

Mac moved to the hinge side, noting whether the door opens inwards or outwards, waited until the stack was ready, then tried to turn the doorknob, pulling or pushing as appropriate. If it opens, he holds it whilst others enter first.

All stacked up Thomas follows the others in with his rifle at his shoulder.


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KNIGHT...This is KING...looks like our dismounts are engaging...The enemy seems to be of low entity like we had in the past. We are going to provide direct support. We approach together revving engines and ready to fire warning shots. Let's see what 17 tons of armor diplomacy can do.

The entry team moved up to the second, partially-ajar double door (which swung outwards). When they were stacked along the wall beside it flashbang grenade was prepped and they prepared to deploy it. From inside came the sounds of confusion, panicked voices yelling from both men and women. Someone was making loud threats, trying to control a situation that was chaotic. At least there were no more gunshots, so hostages were not being executed.

"Ok Taras, hang on!" Down the road, Rachel (now driving the Humvee) peeled out. Fishtailing a little she gained control, speeding down the overgrown farm land at an unsafe speed. Behind them the Coyote broke cover, bouncing over the ditch and turning onto the road. The LAV leaned dangerously to the side as Alice hit the gas while cranking the wheel but they did not go over. The diesel engine accelerated with a roar and they shot down the lane, following the Humvee. The front right wheel caught a bit of the unpaved shoulder and the Coyote bounced as it began to swerve. But Alice brought it back under control and continued on. The Humvee pulled ahead a bit; they were just over halfway there.

Referee Note: OK, decide if you want to deploy the FB and go in this turn, or next turn.
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Mac moved to open the door, watching to see that the flashbang was ready to be thrown before he did so. He'd let the rest of the stack enter than follow them in, searching for a target to shoot.

In reply to Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald (msg # 608):

With everyone stacked up by the door, the door was opened and the FB was deployed. It went off inside, and immediately the team entered. One pair went left, the other right.

There was a lot of screaming and yelling inside. Everyone who rushed inside can see a large gymnasium, with several mats and sleeping bags spread on the floor. Light is provided by a half-dozen Coleman lanterns. Some tables are set up on the sides, some with gear, some with food and water.

A half-dozen (6) armed men in tactical gear and partial camouflage clothing (Woodland BDU jackets over blue jeans) stand about 5m in front of you, all apparently blinded and stunned. They are armed with long-guns (mainly HK91s). Past them are what looks to be a dozen unarmed civilians. Beyond them are a few more armed men.

Off to your left are several horses in a kind of makeshift corral made from school desks. They were spooked, stamping and rearing.

The Humvee with Taras sped along, they would be there in less than a minute (6 turns or less) with the LAV-25 Recce following along somewhat behind.

GM Note: everyone gets a free turn. You can take 2 actions: 1 Fast and 1 Slow, or 2 Fast. See reference list. Attacking is a slow action, aiming, moving, going through a door are all Fast actions. So, for example, on your last turn entering cost 2 Fast actions: Move and Open Door. It is now a new turn.
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Thomas swung his rifle towards the armed men behind the captives he began yelling get down as he double tapped towards the treat, firing until the target went down and then hopefully moving onto the next.


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In reply to helbent4 (msg # 609):

When he went in, Tremblay followed Hudson.

Continuing to move farther in along the side, he bypassed the group of armed men right in front of them. He then engaged the second, smaller group of gunmen standing confused in the rear from the flank, conveniently avoiding having to shoot through the prisoners (who were kind of between the two armed groups). As well, this would allow him to cut off the second group should any decide to flee towards the far side of the gym. He gave them a 3-round burst from his M16A2.

Fast Action: Move
Slow Action: Fire burst. ROF 3.

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 609):

Following Andrews, Wright continued to move farther in as well along the side of the gym.

From the flank, he fired a full-auto burst his C8C1/M203A1 into the front group, taking care to not get the prisoners behind them in his line of fire nor Tremblay, who was flanking on the other side. Spent shell casings spat out the ejection port of his weapon, muzzle flash strobing the dim interior.

Fast Action: Move
Slow Action: Shoot using 6 Additional Ammo Dice (ROF 6)
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Abbot followed the team through the door and into the hallway, his carbine at low ready.

"Police! Police! Drop your weapons! Get on the floor!", he shouted above the din of the gunfire.  After all, they weren't soldiers any more.

He looked around and surveyed the chaos hoping to pick up any hidden threats.

Actions. Recce to make sure he knows what is going on and can direct the team.  He will fire on any threats pointing weapons at his team or civilians.

Mac followed in at Abbot's shoulder, scanning the room to see who was where and who posed the greatest threat.

He was a soldier not a policeman, but was happy to take Abbot's lead.

Upon entering the building, Hudson went left and engaged any hostiles he saw using the Mk43 as if it were a large, oversized rifle as opposed to being a light machinegun.
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As gunfire erupted, the hostages were either already on the floor or quickly dove there. The horses continued to scream and rear, trying to break their traces. (None had so far.)

In a blaze of fully-automatic gunfire, Hudson with his M60 and Wright with his C8 each cut down two armed gunmen in the front group. Firing his FN, Andrews took one man in the rear group, while Tremblay shot another with several 3-bursts from his M15A2. All the men who were hit went sprawling. One fired a burst from his HK91 as he collapsed, adding to the chaos.

This left 2 men standing in the front group, one armed with an HK91 and the other a bullpup auto-shotgun(!). Against all reason, blinded and deafened they somehow did not give up but instead tried to bring their weapons to bear!

Further, in the rear group Abbott spotted one man waving his Ruger Mini-14 around, trying to find a target. The last gunman had fumbled with his M16/M203 ejecting a round and reloading another and was now preparing to fire a 40mm grenade at them. Even though this would likely affect his own comrades, the hostages and the horses! Although, he was well within the 30m safety range of a 40mm HE or HEDP round.

GM Note: Both Abbott and Mac are assumed to be on Overwatch. You may fire once each at a target of your choice as an interrupt (before they fire.) The gunman with the AR/GL is well inside the 30m safety range so better hope he doesn't have a 40mm flechette round loaded!

Caught with the two threats and no good choice, Abbot raised his carbine and sent a burst of fire at the man with the M16/203.

Mac will fire at the front group, whoever seems most likely to get a shot off.

Thomas continues to fire on the rear line of bandits, when he spots the guy with the grenade launcher he will do a mag dump towards the target looking to drop him as fast as possible.

OOC: Thomas will fire on the guy without the grenade launcher first and then the target with the M203.


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