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Going on Safari (Part 2)

Posted by helbent4For group 0
helbent4
GM, 2905 posts
aka Tony
Sat 1 Aug 2020
at 08:25
  • msg #1

Going on Safari (Part 2)

The team's forays into the Fraser Valley from their base in Burnaby had not been uneventful. First was following up on rumours of some kind of unusual wildlife in the Fort Langley area. They discovered that an old hermit had been looking after two African elephants, Heffalump, a male (healthy) and Woozle, a female (which was injured). It was determined that they had been released from the Vancouver Game Farm in Aldergrove. A visit there revealed a survivor community not far from the game farm, based on the prewar town of Aldergrove, under Mayor Walt Rousseau.


One piece of information they gathered there was that a group of American soldiers had been in to town three days prior. They were on foot and seemed peaceful, trading for some food before leaving. They had also asked about any unusual wildlife. They hadn't said where they were from. But it seemed possible they were related to what seemed like an American army patrol that also visited Aldergrove three months prior, did some trading and visiting a local veterinarian before leaving peacefully.

As well, no one in Aldergrove had heard of the Hells Angels being active in the area but a new motorcycle gang, the Razorbacks, had started to make itself be known throughout the Fraser Valley by extorting travellers along the Trans-Canada highway by Abbotsford and terrorizing local communities. It is unknown if the Razorbacks were affiliated with the HAs but this seemed reasonable as the HAs were notorious about not letting independent clubs invade their turf.

They were then called to make and emergency intervention with an unknown mercenary force (including a T-54 tank) that was attacking another DRI team in Langley. This developed into a tank duel between the T-54 and the AVGP Cougar, with the team's Carl Gustav tipping the balance. The other team, including Provost Belanger from the UBC government enclave and USMC Gunny Parks, was evacuated safely and the wounded taken to hospital. A significant antagonist, an ex-US Army (AKNG) sniper nicknamed "Brownstone", was wounded in a sniper duel with Master Sniper McRae. The mercenaries were just hired guns, mostly deserters from mainly the US Army but a few were Canadian and Soviet ex-soldiers. Brownstone seemed to be more key to who they were and what they were doing but so far he declined to talk as he waited in "cells" (as the lockup was called) at the UBC RCMP detachment. As the other DRI team's mission was classified it was not clear why they were there or what they'd done to attract such attention.

After returning to base in Burnaby they were instructed to perform a recce of the Valley border crossings at dawn. Intelligence from PAs (Police Agents aka Confidential Informants aka CIs) posing as arms dealers indicated a shipment of weapons had recently crossed the border from the US into Canada somewhere in the Fraser Valley. If the mercenaries were involved with the HAs (Hells Angels Motorcycle Club) then it's possible they also had something to do with this shipment. This "recce" revealed that very recently a large cargo vehicle (probably a semi tractor-trailer) escorted by 2 motorcycles had crossed the border going north from US State Route 539 and then continued along Highway 13 in Canada via the Aldergrove Border Crossing, which was otherwise abandoned years before. There were no other tracks but it had rained 2 days before, obliterating any prior tracks. (They also found a fairly intact Environment Canada weather radar tower just to the west of there, and that Abbotsford International Airport had been destroyed by nuclear attack, likely an airburst because residual radiation was normal.) The Sumas Border crossing south of Abbotsford seemed to have been abandoned for a while as well but there was no large vehicle tracks or indeed any tracks since the rain.

Passing by Fort Langley the team decided to drop in as it had been a couple days. They were shocked to find Old WIllie unconscious and the elephants gone! He was still unconscious when transported to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and so could not provide an account of events at the Fort, but examination of the scene revealed that a small group mounted on another elephant(!) plus a half-dozen more on foot had led the two elephants there off.

It being late and getting close to sundown (and under orders to return to base ASAP) the team returned to their forward base at Caribou Hill High School to find all your gear packed up in an army 10-ton Percheron HLVW.

Reporting in to HQ at UBC (via radio) you received your orders. You are to turn in the AVGP Courgar (The "Mighty Mighty Cougar") and pick up new personnel and a LAV-25 Coyote that was waiting for you at the armoury of the local Militia unit, the Royal Westminster Regiment (aka "Westies"). Additionally you were to move your base to Fort Langley in the morning. Additional orders were to locate the rogue Americans, as it seemed possible that some kind of violation of Canadian sovereignty had occurred (beyond just some minor cross-border trading). Lastly, they were to support the ongoing undercover operation to identify and interdict arms smuggling from the USA, as well as gather intelligence on the Hells Angels and any other armed criminal groups they may be operating in league with or operating independently in the Fraser Valley. As well, a New American cell (from Alberta) had been encountered by the team a month back so it seemed possible they were hanging around.
Kelsey Sarah Champlain
player, 1813 posts
3/CSR - DRI
CF Sergeant
Sat 1 Aug 2020
at 22:04
  • msg #2

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Kelsey puts down the radio headset and relays the information to troops present.

"Let's get this gong show on the road so we can get some rack time and maybe a hoar bath before we roll again folks."


OOC:  Was Taras with us last movement?  Who is present.. or shall we skip to picking up the new LAV?
helbent4
GM, 2909 posts
aka Tony
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 01:01
  • msg #3

Going on Safari (Part 2)

In reply to Kelsey Sarah Champlain (msg # 2):

At this point Taras was with the main detachment. A night move was quite possible. The Coyote had full IR, image intensifiers and thermal imaging. Other drivers could use NVGs. If nothing else darkness would prevent them being visually observed en route.
Kelsey Sarah Champlain
player, 1814 posts
3/CSR - DRI
CF Sergeant
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 01:26
  • msg #4

Going on Safari (Part 2)

She gets folks to grab some hot chow (if available) then loads up the folks and will get one of the good drivers to drive them over in the Big Damn Truck to take a look at the new LAV.

Well, at least they got to take cat naps a bit out in the bush.

"Let's go see what our beneficent government has for us, shall we?"


She takes shotgun, and outside of the driver the rest are free to nap in the back with the gear as they make their way (I am assuming it is a secure area?)

Regardless, Kel does overwatch with night vision on, just in case.
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 528 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 10:39
  • msg #5

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Mac volunteers to rustle up a hot meal before those going to fetch the LAV set out.
Keith Michael Tremblay
player, 266 posts
SGT. USMC Infantry
Lima One-Seven
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 12:16
  • msg #6

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Keith will follow the others to get some (hot) food before they have to bug out to their new duty station.  He opts only for his sidearm and everything else left with the rest of his gear.

"I'd be happy with some hot oatmeal right now."
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 529 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 13:47
  • msg #7

Going on Safari (Part 2)

"Oatmeal, Sarge," said Mac.

"I found some minced beef, I was going to make some hamburgers..."
Taras Vladimirovich Shevchenko
player, 1502 posts
RCMP UBC Detachment
Staff Sergeant
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 14:48
  • msg #8

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Among the aliens things that a soviet man could find in the (Northern) land of the free were certain items of fashion that, never in the wildest dreams, one could imagine possible to exists, never mind wear, in the Soviet Union. Enter the zubaz pants.

In the 90s the pants were so popular that their distinctive zebra print was worn by everyone from singer Billy Joel to wrestler Jesse Ventura. The Minnesota creation grew into such a worldwide fad that they could be found everywhere from NFL games and NBA arenas to the guts of YMCA gyms in the West Coast. Sold more than 10 million pairs apparently. The madness was still ruminating Taras mind when news over the radio put everybody on alert.

Very well. We need to move out then. Our next destination is the armory in New West. We need to pack everything and take advantage of the night.

Kel, please ready up a convoy at your will. Get an scout vehicle up front. Decide the order of march. I'll be takng Ludmla with all the heavy gear at the back. Ensure that weapons are ready. I'm not expecting surprises at this time but better be on the side of caution.


Taras finished the casual bag of Lay's WOW! chips. Another “healthy” option of the times. Unfortunately, the negative side effects of olestra, which was the fat-free oil substitute Frito-Lay used lead to a wealth of issues like cramping, loose bowels, and gas. Eventually the company went back to the traditional way of making chips after this disaster.

Oooh...pardon me!

The ukrainian escaped the waft while fumbling his pockets trying to find the keys for the big truck. Jesus...lets get out of here, then...
Kelsey Sarah Champlain
player, 1815 posts
3/CSR - DRI
CF Sergeant
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 15:00
  • msg #9

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Kelsey beams at Mac, going to pat him on the shoulder.

"Mac, my friend, I have determined that for the sake of morale that your proposed meal has top priority.  But we might want to delay until we hook up with the rest of the unit."

She chuckles.  Mac was an old buddy of hers, going back years.

"Sarge, huh?  That has a weird feel to it."

Her promotion to OR-6 was fairly recent, and she had spent a fair amount of time as an OR-4 or OR-5, the added responsibility felt.. well, weighty.

Caporal OR-4, and Caporal-Chef OR-5 being her more accustomed ranks post war.  Pre war her rank was OR-3 Soldat.

She would ensure the men returning from several days in the field, and combat, had a shot at that fancy hot fresh meal before they went to meet up with the new equipment.. well.. unless.


"You got enough of that beef to be able to share with our new people too, Mac?  If you do, might make for a nice getting to know you party, and as team sniper I can spare you to cook as the rest of us get ready to roll out.  I bet we got Taras in charge of this new party, and he loves a good meal too."
Christopher Little Hawk MacDonald
player, 530 posts
1/RMR - DRI
Rifleman
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 15:35
  • msg #10

Going on Safari (Part 2)

"Sure, there's a couple of meals-worth here. I thought burgers because they're portable if you're in a rush to get going... at least if I can find some buns or bread. I'll get busy then..."

Mac vanished and the scent of frying onions told the tale of a fellow trying to provide as much of the trimmings as he could round up.
Kelsey Sarah Champlain
player, 1816 posts
3/CSR - DRI
CF Sergeant
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 18:17
  • msg #11

Going on Safari (Part 2)

She laughs.

"We can make a few friends, then.  Let's get this on the road, cook in the back of the truck"

With that, hopefully, they will hook up with the rest of the new crew and start taking possession of the New LAVing Spoonful.

Upon arrival she looks the new LAV over "Well, that's pretty.. I name you LAVing Spoonful II."

"Mercredi, looks like we will be the new commo section, in case you were hoping for yet more duties.  You and I will be shift on shift off with this fancy stuff until we can get someone else trained up, meanwhile I want you to run a full driver pmcs."

"Sochacki, I want you on guns.. run full pmcs."

She awaits others to show, she moves her gear that needs moving and starts checking out the electronics and commander's seat on the new vehicle.

Mac.  Mac is on cooking.  =)
helbent4
GM, 2913 posts
aka Tony
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 07:49
  • msg #12

Going on Safari (Part 2)

The team moved out of their base in Caibou Hill High School in Burnaby. It was on (of course) Caribou Hill, facing Burnaby Mountain to the north and overlooking the Trans-Canada freeway in the valley below and between them. Once upon a time there was an advanced post-secondary institution on the top of Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University, overlooking Burrard Inlet to the North. But at the foot of the hill to the east, west and south had also been refineries and petroleum storage tank farms and so the poor hill was bracketed by nuclear strikes. The hill was now barren and scorched while some of the brutalist (and once picturesque) concrete university buildings at the top remained standing, burned out and abandoned. The school had been damaged by the strike across the freeway on the south slope of Burnaby mountain, but was intact enough to provide shelter for the team.

They were also outside New West's defensive perimeter. After a short drive down 6th st. past abandoned buildings they passed through the checkpoint at 10th ave. and continued to the Westie's Armoury at 6th and Queen's Ave, next to city hall. There was some paperwork as the AVGP Cougar was handed back over to the 3/Royal Westminster Regiment. They were introduced to their new ride, a LAV-Cougar that had been salvaged intact from a warehouse at YVR (Vancouver International Airport) on Sea Island. The "LAVin Spoonful II" also had a CFOX "The Fox Rocks!" sticker on the rear hull on the left side.
Alice Mary Mercredi
NPC, 7 posts
4/Cdn. Recce Sqdn. - DRI
Trooper (Private OR-2)
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 07:50
  • msg #13

Going on Safari (Part 2)

In reply to Kelsey Sarah Champlain (msg # 11):

After introducing herself the young native woman looked approvingly at the Coyote.

"Yes, Sergeant! This is a nice bit of kit, eh?"
Darek Sochacki
NPC, 210 posts
RCMP Auxiliary Force
Constable
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 07:51
  • msg #14

Going on Safari (Part 2)

In reply to Kelsey Sarah Champlain (msg # 11):

"Sir! I mean, yes Sergeant." The slip seemed unintentional, and he got on with doing his gunner checks after stowing his gear.
helbent4
GM, 2914 posts
aka Tony
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 07:55
  • msg #15

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Earlier that day, outside the Red Cross station at UBC, Father Nick waited his ride. Along with him was his mule. A few blocks away at the UBC's RCMP detachment, one of the NCOs spoke to Eric as he was getting ready to leave.
Zhang Rachel Lee
NPC, 277 posts
RCMP E Division
Sergeant
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 08:01
  • msg #16

Going on Safari (Part 2)

In reply to helbent4 (msg # 15):

It was Rachel, an RCMP sergeant and OC of the detachment's ERT (Emergency Response Team). She was professional and friendly so they were on a first-name basis.

"Hey Eric, I heard from Alain you were heading over to New West? Mind if I catch a ride? I used to be seconded to the DRI team and wouldn't mind saying hi to some friends. I'll catch a ride back later."

She was dressed in "civilian" (if paramilitary) fashion: boots, cargo pants, army-style Kevlar vest over dark t-shirt, armed with 9mm S&W and an MP5. The only thing giving away her profession was an RCMP ball cap.
Father Nick
player, 27 posts
Red Cross volunteer
Catholic priest
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 09:12
  • msg #17

Going on Safari (Part 2)

Father Nicolaus patted the side of Bucephalus;
"There girl. We'll soon be on our way. The Abbot will be taking care of our flock, no need to worry. There are more lost sheep that needs tending to. More souls to be saved and comforted. Lord knows that many have came to His embrace, the last few year. Not enough had the grace of the last anointment..."
He tapers of as his eyes seeks the comfort of the skies and sighs deeply.
"Too many girl, far too many..."
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