Vehicles:

UAZ-469 Light Utility Vehicle
Crew (cab): 2 (Driver + Commander)
Passengers (rear): 5
Cargo: None

Zil-131 3.5 Ton 6x6 Truck
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 10
Cargo: Munitions

Civilian 1 Ton (Pickup Config) Tow Truck
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 2
Cargo: Kopernik's Gear

Civilian 5 Ton Flatbed (with mounted crane)
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 20+ (but no actual seating)
Cargo: Munitions & Kopernik's Gear

Civilian Zil-130 3.5 tons 6x6 Truck
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 2
Cargo: Munitions

Tarpan Honker Light Utility Vehicle
Crew (cab): 2 (Driver + Commander)
Passengers (rear): 8
Cargo: None

Note: any vehicle with 3 men in front cab still only has one firing position in addition to the driver

Manpower:

Mad Dogs: 17
1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Tarawa Company: 6
Gdansk Transport: 4 (two drivers, one courier, and one AKM gunman)
Polish Prisoners: 10

TOTAL: 37 (incl. 10 prisoners)

Plus Captain Beale's hard top Hummer with mounted .50cal HMG and occupants.

I have no preference where Ferro goes. I think we should maybe stick with our teams as much as possible though. Unless we are changing up again.

Ferro still has Mitch's set of NVGs. Is he going to want them back?

Happy to go in one of the munitions trucks in the rear. Billy also has a pair of NVG's.

Thanks for the update on the ordnance, no 40mmN shame.

I'll try to get some posting up sometime today everyone.

Please

Fuse - just to be clear are we able to help ourselves to any of this?  Or will we be able to "request" some once we've delivered it all to the IB?

Thanks.

Suggested postings:
Headquarters: Honker
McCarthy (Radio)
Mike (Radio)
Ibanez (Radio)(Driver)
Anna


Fireteam 1: Honker
Benucci (Radio)
Mitchell (Radio)
Morgan
Cooper

Fireteam 2: Honker
Babicevs (Radio)
Ferro (Radio)
Janusz

Fireteam 3: Honker
O'Brien (Radio)
Mulcahy (Radio)
Michaels
Williamson

Weapons Det: In UAZ as recon
Ortega (Radio)
Fox (Radio)
Meyer
Ekki (Radio)

GM - removed Michaels and Morgan
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:33, Sun 11 Mar 2012.

Fuse - how good a driver is Meyer?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #10):

Entry level. He can driving a truck on a hard-top road, at normal speed, and under good weather conditions, but don't expect too much else.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #11):

Hum - how about Fox and Eikki?

Also did you see message #8 above?

Fox and Eikki are the same as Meyer. Unless you planning on doing some off road driving, any of the three are fine. Luis is actually the best driver, but probably not the best choice.

You aren't supposed to pick through the munitions. You can request later.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:22, Sat 10 Mar 2012.

Ok, I'll be working on the turn later, but might not get it done until tomorrow. I know a few players haven't gotten in a turn yet, but would like to get things moving again.

Unless you want it changed, which is fine if you do, I was going with this order...

UAZ-469 > Tarpan Honker > Zil-131 > Capt. Beale's Humvee > Zil-130 > Flatbed > Tow Truck

...that's a lot of vehicles!

Oh, and the PoWs (10) are going in the back of the Zil-131.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:56, Sat 10 Mar 2012.

Are the 6 Marines guarding them?

Also please note that the prisoners will be bound, gagged and hooded for the duration of the journey.

Lastly the intention for a prisoner swap will be explained to both the Marines and the prisoners to ensure that the prisoners understand that we want to trade them and to ensure that the Marines understand that we need to keep the prisoners alive if at all possible.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #15):

There are ten prisoners and only room in the truck for 10 (because of the cargo), but the Humvee is close behind with a clear view of the truck's interior.

I correctly assumed you'd have them restrained... so the PoWs should be the least of your problems :D

I figured the Marines would be in the tow truck with 2 more riding shotgun in one of the cargo vehicles.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:12, Sun 11 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #16):

Actually, I just realized there are 13 people assigned to the Tarpan Honker. That is too many, so you'll need to transfer some bodies over to another vehicle. Shifting over Ferro to the UAZ as a driver (as requested) and maybe putting two NPCs (Cooper/Janusz) as security on the other trucks would work.

Or you could also make the tow truck the HQ vehicle (room for 3 inside and 2 in the back).
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:24, Sun 11 Mar 2012.

There still is some details regarding the seating that need to be addressed, but I went and put up a little turn post... if anything to just get the unit on the road.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #18):

Fuse - are you ok with Ortega reacting to the dead bodies before we move on?

Thanks.

Equipment question.

I have NVGs but no helmet. Can NVGs be worn around the head without a mount, like a head torch, or do you have to mount them to a helmet?

If the latter then me having them will be pointless until I find some new headgear.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #19):

Do you mean like dialogue? If its something like that then yes, but if it entails dismounting or doing some other action that takes time it might require some rolls. With the enemy outpost in visual range to the south, it best not to stick around. Especially if you've been given a free ticket to pass by without incident.

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #20):

Without a helmet, it requires a special head mount/harness... which you don't have. So, in Caleb's case, I'm rolling for observation checks as if he has active night vision, but once he needs to use both hands (like to shoot), he will be back to just the ole'eyeball.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:05, Sun 11 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #21):

One bit is a question so that sounds like it is ok but the other bit was to try to grab the weapons and ammo off the dead guys - I assume that's not possible, even for the first one we saw?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #22):

Not unless you want to open up the possibility of additional rolls and events, sorry.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #23):

No worries - I thought that that would be the case.  Just needed to check.

Ok, this is what looks like has been worked out...

Headquarters: Honker
- Williamson (driver)
- McCarthy (front pass)
- Mike
- Ibanez
- Anna
- Benucci
- Mitchell
- Babicevs
- Janusz
- Aleksander

Weapons Det: UAZ-469
- Ferro (driver)
- Ortega (front pass)
- Fox
- Meyer
- Ekki
- O'Brien
- Mulcahy
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 20:20, Sun 11 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #21):

That's fine. Thanks.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #25):

Ahh, will tweak my IC post...

Alright I remove it from my inventory.

Although I just noticed I am slotted in as a driver. If we end up in a ditch because Mitch wanted his NVGs from the person behind the wheel he's in for it!

In reply to Ferro (msg #29):

Please add them back into your inventory - Mitch will get them back at the end of the mission! <G>

In reply to Robert Mitchell (msg #30):

Sure thing :)

Will be getting the turn up tomorrow. If your PC has any last words... now is the time.

Just back from a few days away ... OK for Will to be a driver.  Whats a Honker?  I'm going to have to goggle this ...

In reply to Steve (Will) Williamson (msg #33):

It's basically a Polish humvee

Fuse - what's the current map link please?  I just want to check routes etc again for an alternative to our current intended one.

Thanks.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #35):

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...pn=0.042827,0.071926

In reply to Steve (Will) Williamson (msg #33):

Like Caleb said, it's basically a Polish Humvee.


This message was lightly edited by the GM at 11:17, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #36):

Fuse - thanks for the map link - if JJM wants to consider another route I'll start pestering you with questions about the status of various bridges.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #37):

I went ahead and marked four crossings just in case. Aleksandar would know about them if asked and so too would Captain Beale.

For truck transportation, they don't really offer a good solution.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #38):

Thanks for the info - I was also thinking about the three bridges over the canal to the south of the Elblaska bridge.  If JJM wants to consider another route then I think that the convoy will need to stop so that JJM, Ortega, Cpt. Beale and Aleksander can discuss a revised route face to face rather than over the river.

One option I was looking at was swinging south of the E77 and then cutting back north over one of the three bridges south of Elblaska bridge.

The northern route looks impossible because of the downed bridge to the north of Elblaska bridge.  That's unless we swing north and then get the boat crew next to Kaminski's new salvage yard to ferry us across the river.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #39):

Most of the Gdansk's canal bridges are intact, but those three you mentioned, being on the edge of the town and part of the perimeter defense, were near the front lines with NATO in '97. As a result, two were dropped by Pact engineers and only the northern most one remains untouched.

A pontoon bridge was later constructed near the southernmost one, but it hasn't been maintained in a long time so it's integrity might have been weakened.

So to summarize, only the northernmost one is passable for vehicle traffic.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:43, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #40):

Thanks for the info - when you get a sec please can you add that to the map.

I assume that the northern one you mean is the one by the stadium?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #41):

Yes. I've added them to the map too.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:01, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #42):

Ta - seen that.  Next couple of questions for you.  Where is our final destination?  I assume that it's the IB base but that moved during the fighting so I'm not sure exactly where it is currently.

Also how far south of the canal does the IB's control extend?  And what other factions control territory in the area?  I think that we're south/east of most of them but I'm not sure.

Ta.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #43):

Where is our final destination?  I assume that it's the IB base but that moved during the fighting so I'm not sure exactly where it is currently.

Marked on the map now. You're headed for the central post office (where you collected the VIPs that were transported to Sobieszewo). It is not in the IB's zone of control, but within a loyal, proxy faction's territory. This is one of the most secure buildings in the old city quarter.

Once you cross the bridge over the big island (where you had your billet) you are in the clear.

Also how far south of the canal does the IB's control extend?

Not far. One block north of the E77 highway at most, but that's only patrols - no fixed positions.

Note... you are talking the E77 route into the city, but must take a northern detour as the highway bridge that crosses over the island is destroyed (marked). I'll need to scan back over the archives to check to see if their are any other problems, but I think that is it.

And what other factions control territory in the area?

I can't remember the name I used for them, but they are not very friendly. They did not support Gdansk's move to become a free city and put up a weak resistance during the Pact assault. Not many people live in that section and they mostly keep to themselves. They do probably have some KRP supporters though.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #44):

Hum - my southern route is possibly looking like a bad idea! <G>

There are two bridges immediately north of Elblaska bridge before you get to the main river.  What is the status of those please?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #45):

Intact.

Sorry, I now realize the information about city access and routes are about 3 years old and is only really known to me now.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #46):

OK - well if JJM wants to consider changing routes then I have two suggestions.

Another question for you - are either Captain Beale or SSgt Coleman (or a member of his squad) on our radio net?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #47):

Yes, both.

Capt. Beale - Greyhound
Tarawa, 2nd Platoon, First Squad (Coleman) - One-Two-Alpha
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 17:10, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

Could we use the bridge we crossed to attack the artillery battery and then head north toward Gdansk?

In reply to John Jameson McCarthy (msg #49):

I had to review posts from 2009 for that one lol.

If I have the correct bridges in mind, I think it will be okay. It just means taking a long route around, although I might be wrong on that too. It also means getting closer to the Orunia garrison, but they shouldn't be the ones expecting the convoy so you might get lucky on that.

I planned on putting up the post tonight, but I am willing to wait for a confirmation on the route... as it will very likely change things.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:24, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #50):

I think that we could be about to have an interruption where we stop the convoy to have a quick discussion regarding routes and the fact that someone seems to know ours and our timeplan!  Therefore (assuming that JJM says to stop to have a discussion) you could do a partial turn around the temporary halt.  What do you think?

That sounds good to me.

Ok I will do that.

On another note, I was messing around with the map options and I think anyone can now edit the map. That means you can mark it with a ? or something so I and others have a reference point to what you are talking about.

Andy, would you mind testing that for me?

Would the Ourania outpost be within range of the mortars we can call on? If so I'd presume they have pre-registered it as a target.

I'd suggest we check the bridge out to see if the Ourania Garrison have put an OP there, deal with it if there is and then cut north as soon as we've crossed. If there is activity from the outpost, we call in the mortars.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #53):

I've just added two markers for the other two bridges we were talking about.  Have a check that you can see them (and that my info is correct).

Ta.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #55):

Ahhh cool. It worked. Thanks.

Everyone, feel free to place map markers on the game map as you need em.

In reply to John Jameson McCarthy (msg #54):

Sorry, I missed this.

Yes. Orunia is within 81/82mm range.

Note: there hasn't been any recce patrols in the Orunia sector so intel is limited. It is believe it is similar to the other 2 surrounding outposts - garrisoned by a platoon (plus support) and any patrols that might be in the area using it as a temporary FOB.

40 men on average... up to 75-80 on occasion.

With regards to OPs, these 3 small garrisons (Orunia, Przejazdowo, Bretowo) really only have the manpower to constantly operate 2 or 3 OPs each. So it isn't like the countryside is teeming with them. Although roaming patrols from the parent Battalion further south at Pruszcz Gdański, may be encountered anywhere.

...just to let you know what you can expect.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:04, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

That sounds good. If I was the commander of the garrison one of my OPs would overlook the bridge I'm talking about, it's a natural chokepoint. If we do head that way we'd need to scout it out first.

In reply to John Jameson McCarthy (msg #58):

If you haven't done so already please can you mark this bridge on the map.

I'm not sure how. The bridge is east of the garrison marker for Ourina, there's a river/canal and a double bridge on it. The Mad Dogs used it a few weeks ago to hit the battery we were attacking.

I added it. Lemme know if it is incorrect.

It's a twin rail road bridge.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...pn=0.097305,0.308647
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:01, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

That's it, although I'd have preferred it if you'd labelled it, go directly to base without getting shot at...

In reply to John Jameson McCarthy (msg #62):

LOL... you guys are acting like you don't want to drive through an ambush that is guaranteed to be waiting for you while you're driving trucks carrying high explosives. Fine. But don't think I won't forget to make up for it later :)

Turn is up. Everyone except for the drivers are dismounted. I've left it ambiguous as to who is attending the meeting between JJM, Ortega, and Beale. So if you want to participate in the dialogue then it's up to you to join in.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:32, Tue 13 Mar 2012.

Fuse - further to my IC post I've added a red cross to the map to indicate another bridge that we need to know the status of.

Thanks.

Fuse - I'm a bit confused as to which bridge Cpt Beale is saying is blocked but I've tried to clarify it IC.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #65):

The one you marked.

What font is that on the map?
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:40, Wed 14 Mar 2012.

Ah - sorry - I misunderstood.  I'll amend the map etc later.


"Chiller" - I hope it looks like bad penmanship - it was supposed to! <G>

Yeah, that's why I like it. I've been looking for a font like that.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #68):

Glad you liked it.  One thing - are you able to edit/override the comments we add to your map?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #69):

Yes. Seems to be.

Ferro isn't going to voice her opinion IC but I think we should go with the train bridge at orunia.

I'm going to be incomunicado for about 10 days. See you all when I get back.

In reply to Varis Babicevs (msg #72):

Thanks. Have a good time in Europe!

In reply to Ferro (msg #71):

Thanks. Does anyone else have any feedback for JJM? I don't want to rush him, but if nobody else has any preferences (or makes them known), he can get on with things.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #73):

Caleb isn't involved in the discussion, but I am happy to go with whatever option is selected.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #73):

I don't like the zodiac fall back plan, but i'm fine with whatever else, setting as that strikes me as last resort anyway.

Who still has a silenced weapon please?

I think that we might do a bit of a swap around with who is in the UAZ so that it's PCs involved in checking out the bridge/taking out the OP we assume is there.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #76):

Ferro (Makarov)

In reply to Ferro (msg #77):

Thanks.

And Frank has an MP5SD doesn't he?

And was it Billy and Caleb with silenced pistols as well?
This message was last edited by the player at 18:13, Thu 15 Mar 2012.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #78):

I believe that is correct (those four). I can't verify at the moment, but I am nearly 100% sure.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:16, Thu 15 Mar 2012.

Billy (Browning HP-35)

Correct.  About a 23 rounds of subsonic ammo, [2] full mags of HP & [1] mag of Ball left.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:58, Thu 15 Mar 2012.

Superb - there is also Varis with his axe - the enemies screams might be heard for miles though! <G>

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #76):

APB Stechkin.

Fuse - we will need to find Caleb another helmet sooner rather than later, as he needs one to mount his NVGs on.  Am I correct in thinking that that means that it needs to have a particular bracket already fixed to it?  If that's the case does anyone with us have a helmet like that?  I'm thinking amongst the NPCs we've issued gear to like Janusz, Anna and Aleksandar, SSgt Coleman's guys or Captain Beale's guys.

Thanks.

disregard post
This message was last edited by the player at 21:00, Thu 15 Mar 2012.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #84):

I'll roll for equipment whenever you come across it and if there is a suitable find, then I'll announce it.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #73):

I don't like the zodiac fall back plan, but i'm fine with whatever else, setting as that strikes me as last resort anyway.

Something came up last night so I wasn't able to get any internet time, but I'll have the turn up tonight for certain and we'll get things happening.

Unless you want to change things, I marked where I was going assume the convoy would setup a vehicle harbor until the bridge was secured. It is about 600 meters from the bridge with no LOS. There is also an assumed route the dismounted recce guys would take. Change this at will, or leave it and I'll go by this for the turn.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms...pn=0.008234,0.006137
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:53, Fri 16 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #88):

Looks fine to me...

In reply to Fusilier (msg #88):

Looks good to me.  I've also posted a prompt for Caleb to go and find himself a replacement helmet.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #90):

I will ask, but would be surprised if I get any volunteers.

If anyone wants to lend me a helmet then that would be great.

Fuse - when I lost my helmet did I lose the mount for the NVGs as well, or do I still have that. I never posted actively taking it off my helmet, but logic says I would have put it away when we started off on the boat.

Your call...

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #91):

I'm going to have to say it was lost since it would have been firmly attached. That is the part I was referring to (the mount/straps)... not necessarily the helmet. The helmet is secondary, and the mount/strap can always be modified to fit a different type of helmet (like a NATO one) with the proper tools/parts located at the salvage depot.

Actually, the mount could probably be fabricated too if a skilled machinist with some good parts were found.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:19, Fri 16 Mar 2012.

You may have to insist or even trade for a replacement if someone has the right fixing on theirs.  You somehow need to mount the NVGs otherwise you're rather limited for the silencer group.

I thought that Caleb would rather enjoy "persuading" some of the NPCs anyway! <G>

Can I get a list of those who are in the recce party. I'm working on the turn, but in addition to Frank, Ferro, Caleb, and O'Brien, I believe there is also a covering team with Ortega. Who is with him?

Just to be clear the teams are as follows:

Assault:
Frank (team commander)
Ferro
Billy
Caleb

Support:
Ortega (team commander)
Varis
Mitch
Will

That means that 8 of us are cramming in the UAZ but I believe that that is possible for the short distance we're going and I don't believe that we're using the cargo capacity anyway.

Is that ok?

Thanks for the roster.

You are driving the UAZ to the bridge? I was under the impression you were keeping with the rest of the vehicles and approaching by foot, stealthwise.

If you are not, will you stop short of the bridge, or bomb straight across to get a foothold on the other side as quick as possible?
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:43, Fri 16 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #96):

Sorry - we're leaving the UAZ at the drop off point with the rest of the vehicles and approaching on foot.  The reference to driving was purely to get us to the drop off point from where we were having the conference but I've now realised that we don't need to actually swap people between vehicles or cram 8 people into the UAZ as all the vehicles are being left in the same location.

Damn - sorry for causing confusion.

Fuse - just so you know you have Mitch listed twice - he's in Recee Support (where he should be) but is also listed in HQ security.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #97):

No problem and thanks.

Ok the turn is up.

- Vehicle hide has been established.
- Security deployed.
- Recce have arrived at a vantage point overlooking the bridge and opposite bank.
- No enemy contact. All is quiet.


This message was last edited by the GM at 02:02, Sat 17 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #99):

Fuse - what is the feature crossing the river just to the south of the vantage point?  Is it a weir or something similar?

Also how noisy is it?  Is the sound of the river likely to drown out the noise of people crossing the bridge?
This message was last edited by the player at 08:17, Sat 17 Mar 2012.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #100):

It's a pipe. It's pretty wet and grimy.

It won't drown out running or walking... so not really. It just adds a very small amount of extra ambient noise.

Note, the water level is much higher.

This message was last edited by the GM at 16:13, Sat 17 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #101):

Thanks for the info - unfortunately not very useful! <G>

Assume this happens during this turn.

With the lighting conditions tonight (clear/no moon), anyone without night vision can see the bridge fairly easily, but is doubtful you will be able to see actual people on the bridge (impossible if they are not moving). Muzzle flashes ought to be visible though.

With regards to the opposite side of the river, no details can be picked out and only tracers and the nearest and most prominent muzzle flashes would probably be visible.

To anyone without NVGs, don't forget that as long as those with NVGs have tracer ammo, you can always shoot at their targets if you can't see anything.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:50, Sat 17 Mar 2012.

Thanks Fuse.  So basically Wills laid up, no night vision, nerves on edge, providing covering fire to people he cant see.  Nothing for the team to worry about eh?

In reply to Steve (Will) Williamson (msg #105):

That's why Ortega has kept Will with him! <G>

I hope that I’ve understood Ferro’s question correctly in my IC post……

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #107):

That's right.

I'm going to put a post up tonight

In reply to Mike Catchings (msg #109):

I'm doing the turn now. If I beat you to it, I'll just edit it in afterwards so no rush.

In reply to Mike Catchings (msg #109):

Looks like Hellhound is getting bored of Mike and wants to roll up an new PC!

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #111):

He does have an alternate ready to go lol.

Hellhound great mini story but I take exception to this comment! <G>

The stereotype of the British having terrible teeth is very out of date!

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #113):

I'm glad someone caught that

Just need two PC posts and we're good. No rush... just a friendly reminder.

Got my post in.

Same here!  LOL, no pressure...

I was serious lol.

But thanks. Rolls are made now and turn up tomorrow.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #112):

If ideas are needed I have several backups in my head!

Turn is up. Not the best rolls, but some lucky ones you didn't get to find out about. Map is updated too.

Frank, two shots please.

Note, I had to make some minor edits to the post at 19:12 so you may need to recheck you PC's part to see if there are any changes.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:15, Thu 22 Mar 2012.

I'll adjust round count when I post!

If I'm reading correctly, there is a trnch that connects the position we're at now and the guy that Frank just shot at?

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #122):

Yes, it is a slightly zigzagging trench about 50m long that leads towards one of the S-70 AA gun pits.

You, Billy and the female are at the west end and the shooter is at one of the corner bends about 3/4 of the other way (east)... about 30 meters.

He's in the trench so only his head, neck, and arms are exposed. But because of the bends in the trench, even if you jump down in it too, you won't get a better shot. Although it would give you cover.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:13, Fri 23 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #120):

Will try to post at lunchtime.

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #124):

No problem. But thanks!

I've added a supplemental turn for Billy, Caleb, Ferro, and Frank. Their actions require a much shorter time interval that the guys moving up in the trucks so this is an attempt to help keep things synched a little between the two main groups.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:24, Sat 24 Mar 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #126):

Sorry - I'll post this evening.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #127):

No problem. I just threw this in early.

I'm back. I've read through the IC and I think I know what's going on.

In reply to Varis Babicevs (msg #129):

Welcome back. Hope you had a good time in Europe.

Sorry for my absence - I've caught up now (hopefully).

Ok turn is up. As you can see, it is pretty long at parts, but I needed to resolve quite a bit for the guys at the bridge to keep things in synch with the arrival of the convoy. Hopefully all of that isn't a turn off.

The last of the trucks are rolling across the bridge now and the Recce team is still on the ground (and fairly spread out too).
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:23, Tue 27 Mar 2012.

Fuse - please could we post this somewhere for easy reference (I wanted to check which vehicle the Zil-130 was and what its cargo was):

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UAZ-469 Light Utility Vehicle
Crew (cab): 2 (Driver + Commander)
Passengers (rear): 5
Cargo: None

Zil-131 3.5 Ton 6x6 Truck
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 10
Cargo: Munitions

Civilian 1 Ton (Pickup Config) Tow Truck
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 2
Cargo: Kopernik's Gear

Civilian 5 Ton Flatbed (with mounted crane)
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 20+ (but no actual seating)
Cargo: Munitions & Kopernik's Gear

Civilian Zil-130 3.5 tons 6x6 Truck
Crew (cab): 3 (Driver + Commander + Front Passenger)
Passengers (rear): 2
Cargo: Munitions

Tarpan Honker Light Utility Vehicle
Crew (cab): 2 (Driver + Commander)
Passengers (rear): 8
Cargo: None

Thanks Fuse

Fuse - just so you're aware I'm on holiday from Saturday for 6 days and will have limited access (my phone) during that period.

Please NPC my characters as necessary.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 15:53, Wed 28 Mar 2012.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #135):

Sure thing. We'll be drawing things down so there shouldn't really be any critical actions needing to be done. Have a good time.

Ditto.  Real life shit serious here.  If I can't get a post up, please NPC me as needed!

John

I'm a little unsure of who is in the UAZ-469 and who is in the Tarpan-Honker. Although it won't affect this turn, if anyone would post some names it would be great. No need to worry about the other vehicles, I got those NPC's covered, but I'm a little unsure of the Mad Dogs.

Turn is up for JJM and Mike, but I need to recheck something in the books to finish the turn for the guys on foot.



In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #137):

No worries man. Take of yourself and we'll see you here when you can return.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:06, Fri 30 Mar 2012.

Consulting "the book"?  I've lost all faith in our Ref.

Holy Fuck!  Now we know what he was consulting...

If the UAZ is picking up the assault team then I think that there is likely to just be a driver (Fox) in it and everyone else would be in the Honker (assuming that they fit).  Does that make sense?  The UAZ will be cramped (particularly with the prisoner) but getting away quickly is the key thing.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #141):

Ok, thanks.



The ground is either tall grass or patches of mud so it is fairly easy to retrace your steps if you have night vision. Those without NVGs will have a harder time obviously.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:25, Fri 30 Mar 2012.

Just in case anyone isn't sure of some call signs:

Capt. Beale - Greyhound
Tarawa, 2nd Platoon, First Squad (Coleman) - One-Two-Alpha

Blackadder: Quite. Come on, let's get out of here.

George: Oh sir, just one thing. If we should happen to tread on a mine, what do we do?

Blackadder: Well, normal procedure, Lieutenant, is to jump 200 feet into the air and scatter yourself over a wide area.

Turn is up.

The encounter is effectively over, so you don't need to worry about action tags or shortened combat style turns.

The Humvee will continue to St.Mary's with Mitch, Frank, and Billy. Mitch will be taken "off camera" but the other two players may post. They will receive medical treatment and then await pickup.

Everyone else will continue into the heart of the city where they will turn over the cargo. I planned on skimming over this without going into too much detail. Your job is done and the IB/Militia will take it from here. The Mad Dogs will be free to return to their base... where eventually the lead in to the next chapter of the game will take off - taking you far from Gdansk.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #146):

Fuse - I should be back from my holiday and able to post IC on Thursday night.  Hope that's ok.

One quick question in the meantime though.  Ortega's intention had been for him to carry Mitch and for Varis to bring Mitch's SAW.  Therefore have we recovered Mitch's SAW or lost it?

Thanks.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #147):

Yes of course. I was planning on one turn post tomorrow to conclude the mission, and then set up the next chapter in the game in the subsequent turn by the time you are back.

The SAW was recovered.
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:10, Tue 03 Apr 2012.

Sorry guys, I won't be able to get the turn up tonight like I planned. Will do tomorrow.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #149):

No worries.

Turn is up. Sorry about the delay.

Time is noon.

You are back at Kaminski's compound so you've gotten a free meal from his people. It's not all good news though, as the day's lunch rations seem to have been cut down.

Frank and Crack are with the group again, but Mitch is still out. Andy, you can PM me his next turn whenever you are ready. His outcome will be as discussed.

I've opened things up for a meet with Vincent Wright, who will lead things into a big change for the game setting. Not everyone needs to go if you don't want. I am willing to run a separate group elsewhere if anyone wishes. You've only been out of town for a few days, but some of the PCs might feel that things seem different than when you left.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 04:48, Fri 06 Apr 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #151):

Fuse - one bit of admin - we obviously lost most of the gear from the Survey Ship with the vehicle that crashed but please can you give us a revised list of the gear that we did recover.

Ta.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #152):

You lost the tow truck, but the stuff taken from the survey ship was divided between it and the 5 Ton Flatbed. Since the tow truck doesn't really have a lot of cargo space, there really wasn't much of the gear lost.

Several Rigging Cables and Tackle (rope/steel)
Wire Mesh Cages
Portable Generator (large)
Powered Cutting Tools
Carpentry and Metal Hand Tools
Scuba Gear (two sets plus spare tanks)
Air Compressor (industrial)
Air Compressor (air mixture)
Zodiac Boats with Outboard Motor + Oars
Fuel Drums (six)
Plastic Drums (six)
Crates
Hydraulic Pump
Linen
Some Kitchen Equipment

Arrh... leave it to Frank to ruin my plan on giving both him and Billy a little case of infection.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:41, Sat 07 Apr 2012.

Just happened to be going over my character sheet and remembered I had those.  They hopefully come in handy...

Yeah, but hospitals have all kinds of nasty diseases these days... :)

In reply to Fusilier (msg #153):

Thanks for this info Fuse - please can you add this gear to the unit stores.

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Fuse - while several of us are talking to Wright another group could be trying to requisition some ammo and/or LAWs from the IB.  Would that be ok as a short side "mission"?

If it is then who is interested in going to talk to Wright and who is interested in going to see the IB Quartermaster?  JJM and Ortega can just assign people if you'd rather.  Also what gear do we want to request?

Or does anyone have another suggestion for a quick side mission?

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Fuse - please can you give us a breakdown of the wound status of various people and their recovery times?  I believe that the situation is as follows:

Frank - slight wound
Billy - serious wound
Mitch - critically wounded with permanent damage and a very long recovery time (assuming that he ever manages it in St. Mary's!)
Joe Morgan - slight wound? (this has obviously had a few days to heal already)
Alex Michaels - serious wound? (this has obviously had a few days to heal already)

Is that all the wounds accounted for?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #157):

Actually I would prefer to go on the shopping trip rather than talk to Wright.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #157):

I need a new helmet and NVGS mount to replace the gear I lost.

Billy's always up for a little shopping.

I'm not sure Billy is in a fit state to go shopping..!

Maybe a shopping trip to the main market would be better "mission" than a trip to see the IB quartermaster?

Also does anyone need anything else if we're trading for stuff?  Do Frank or Billy need any replacement clothing?  Does Caleb want a replacement grenade launcher?  Ortega could do with extra 40mmN rounds and I'm sure that the same is true of Billy.  Anything else?

I guess Frank wouldn't mind hobbling along to do some shopping.

Frank can use some AKM 30 round mags for starters.

Varis still has room in his grenadier's vest for some more 40mmS rounds.

If I do that, you won't really have any room in your Zil for passengers. How about I put in the salvage yard assets and you can draw on it from there?



I trip to the QM or the market is fine. Going to one of the markets would probably be a little more interesting...



Recovery Times:

Frank - Tomorrow evening
Billy - September 3 (he will also need another bandage change from Mike)
Mitch - Unknown (impossible to estimate)
Morgan - This evening
Michaels - Unknown (estimated somewhere around September 4-5)

Also, Meyer is suffering from immersion foot and Janusz has a broken nose.




Frank and Billy's clothing may be kept, but will need mending.

Remember, 40mm Nato grenades are going to be in very short supply - there may be none available to trade for or they will be very expensive.

40mmS will be easier to come by... but still not as easy as before.



Those will be fairly common.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:44, Sun 08 Apr 2012.

What about the, er, "stuff" Varis is looking for?
; )

In reply to Varis Babicevs (msg #166):

LOL... will do that IC.

Caleb would love a new GL. Can one be fitted to the Tantal, or will a new rifle be required as well? If we can't get one it isn't major, but it would be nice.

On another subject, is there going to be any kind of disciplinary action for Janusz over his recent drunken attack on Mike? Would be interesting to see how it plays out...

Fuse - I understand about the equipment but I think that we're going to trade a load of it anyway so space problems will just force that issue.  When I get a chance I'll put together a proposed list of things to trade for you to put values on and for everyone to approve.  That will also establish a fund for those going on a shopping mission to the market so that they don't have to trade personal gear to buy the things that they want.

Also, was there any additional XP from the last part of the mission?

Added XP.

To add to the casualty list:

Jonathan Young (POW)
Low Blow (POW)

Where is Felix at present? I have lost track of him.

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #171):

Felix is PoW.
Low Blow is still hanging around Kaminski's.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #172):

Thanks.

I think that it would just be easiest to get you a replacement rifle.

Regarding Janusz he's just a merc we employed so we can easily get rid of him.  Kaminski might well employ him though.  There's also a alight question of who actually started the fight! <G>

Also, just in case anyone forgot, Young is also a POW.

OK - it sounds like we have 3 groups going on "quick" expeditions and my suggestion regarding who does what is as follows:

• Locating Michaels and possibly bringing him back to the compound - Fox & Aleksandar
• Speaking to Wright and then going to see the IB Quartermaster - JJM, Ortega, Varis, Ferro - they can take the UAZ with Ferro driving
• Shopping trip to the Market - Billy, Caleb, Frank, Mike, Will, Eikki & Tom - they can take the Zil with Tom driving and Tom and Eikki sticking with the vehicle while the others go shopping

How does that sound to everyone?

Fuse - We will quite possibly do some further trading through Kaminski but that can probably be done off camera unless you want to roleplay through it.  What do you think?

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Regarding the shopping list for the guys going to the market I think that we need the following:

• US issue helmet with the correct mount for Caleb's NVGs
• Mags for 7.62mmS AKs
• 7.62mmS ammo
• 40mmN grenades
• 40mmS grenades
• PACT issue grenade launcher (quite possibly still attached to an AK) - for Caleb

Can anyone think of anything else to add to this list?  Obviously if someone is selling things like batteries, radios, NVGs or MREs those are highly interesting as well.

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Looking through the unit stores I propose that we trade the following as we need to lighten our load unless we're getting another vehicle:

• M231 x2
• PM84 SMG
• Skorpion SMG 9mmM
• Makarov Pistol
• Hunting Rifle Scope xlow (Fuse - what calibre is this rifle?  7.62mmS?)
• 9mmM rounds x172
• 9mmM PM84/Skorp 25 mag x11
• 9mmM Makarov, 8 rnd mag
• 14.5mm belted rounds for a KPV x420
• Tracked Vehicle Tools x1 (we have 2 sets and no tracked vehicle any more!)
• Wire Mesh Cages
• Portable Generator (large)
• Powered Cutting Tools
• Carpentry and Metal Hand Tools
• Scuba Gear (two sets plus spare tanks)
• Air Compressor (industrial)
• Air Compressor (air mixture)
• Zodiac Boats with Outboard Motor + Oars
• Crates
• Hydraulic Pump
• Linen

What do people think about this?  Is there something here that I'm suggesting that we get rid of that you think we should keep?  Or have I missed something that we should get rid of?  Please say if you have an opinion on this.

Fuse - if you could put some approximate values on this gear I think that it would help with the various bits of trading that will probably occur in the near future.  Sorry to add to your workload..... <G>

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I also think that we want to request the following from the IB Quartermaster seeing as we're the people who went and collected it etc:

• 40mmN grenades
• 5.56mmN ammo
• 5.56mmN belted ammo (Mitch's SAW will be reassigned)
• LAWs

Can anyone think of anything to add to this list?

Billy - while looking through the unit stores list I noticed that there are two 40mmN HEDP rounds still in the stores.  Billy and Ortega are the only two characters still using a 40mmN grenade launcher so what rounds does Billy have left?  Ortega has 6xHE and 2xHEDP.  Shall we just split the two in the stores or does Billy have significantly fewer rounds than Ortega?

Varis - I also noticed there are also some 40mmS rounds in the stores (4xHE, 1xILLUM and 1xSmoke) if you want to grab them before Caleb replaces his GL! <G>

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Fuse - please can Ortega add the following to the unit stores:
 - Frag grenade x2

EDIT - Also did the female prisoner we captured have any ammo on her?  We didn't recover her rifle but if she was wearing webbing etc we'll have taken that.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:00, Sun 08 Apr 2012.

Off camera is fine.

Prices are approximate and subject to die rolls. Amounts are for totals unless indicated.

Items in bold are commonly in circulation/demand and easy to sell.
Items in italics are specialty items and will be harder to find a buyer for.

Skorpion SMG 9mmM - 300
Makarov Pistol - 150
PM84 SMG - 300
9mmM rounds x172 - 25
14.5mm belted rounds for a KPV x420 - 200
Zodiac Boats with Outboard Motor + Oars - 1000 ea.
Linen - 100

M231 x2 - 200 ea.
Hunting Rifle Scope xlow (7.62mmS) - 150
9mmM PM84/Skorp 25 mag x11 - 75
9mmM Makarov, 8 rnd mag - 2
Wire Mesh Cages - 25
Carpentry and Metal Hand Tools - 150
Crates - 20

Hydraulic Pump - 100
Air Compressor (air mixture) - 250
Scuba Gear (two sets plus spare tanks) - 400 ea.
Tracked Vehicle Tools x1 - 500
Air Compressor (industrial) - 750
Portable Generator (large) - 2000
Powered Cutting Tools - 500



Done.

90x rounds 5.45mmB (added)
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:38, Sun 08 Apr 2012.

If you want Frank to continue to hold on to the H&KMP5SD, some 9mmP subsonic ammo and or some 9mmP Hollow point ammo.

Current 40mmN is;

40mmN M576 Buckshot x2
40mmN M433 HEDP x1
40mmN HE x1

Thanks.

Cymon.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #176):

Note, Caleb has PACT NVGs so would need a suitable mount. would prefer a US helmet, but will take whatever an be found.

JJ has a 40mmN launcher too. At the moment he has 6 HEDP rounds.

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #179):

I think that we do so let's add 9mmP subsonic ammo and 9mmP Hollow point ammo to the shopping list.

In reply to Billy 'Crack' O'Brien  (msg #180):

Let's see what 40mmN rounds (if any) we can trade for or requisition from the IB or persuade Wright to give us for doing his mission and then split them between us.

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #181):

Ah - sorry - I thought that Caleb had US issue NVGs - I'll amend the list.

Current list is:

• Helmet (ideally Kevlar) with the correct mount for Caleb's Soviet NVGs
• Mags for 7.62mmS AKs
• 7.62mmS ammo
• 40mmN grenades
• 40mmS grenades
• PACT issue grenade launcher (quite possibly still attached to an AK) - for Caleb
• 9mmP Subsonic ammo
• 9mmP Hollow point ammo

Anything else to add at this stage?

Sorry - I'd forgotten that.  As said above let's see what rounds we can add and then split those that we have between the three of us.

EDIT - there is also a spare M203 in the stores - anyone want it?
This message was last edited by the player at 07:31, Mon 09 Apr 2012.

The stores lists a ZPU-4 at the yard. Is that Kaminski's or is it ours?

Sorry but, how about a couple of MP-5 mags as well?

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #186):

Are Uzi and MP5 mags excahngable? I'm guessing no but there are some in stores.

Pretty certain they're not

Yeah, pretty sure they aren't compatible. If I'm wrong someone let me know.

Turn will be up tonight.

I think that it's technically ours but it's badly rusted and needs a lot of work to make it operational again.  We also have no ammo for it.

With regards to MP-5 and Uzi mags I don't believe that they're interchangeable - for a start aren't MP-5 mags slightly curved and Uzi mags straight!  Therefore we should add MP-5 mags to the shopping list.

Latest version of the shopping list:

• Helmet (ideally Kevlar) with the correct mount for Caleb's Soviet NVGs
• Mags for 7.62mmS AKs
• 7.62mmS ammo
• 40mmN grenades
• 40mmS grenades
• PACT issue grenade launcher (quite possibly still attached to an AK) - for Caleb
• 9mmP Subsonic ammo
• 9mmP Hollow point ammo
• Mags for MP-5

That is correct.  I think the earlier MP-5 mags were straight when the weapon came out.  I think they only really share the caliber (Unless Red Jack/Sons of Guns is around somewhere in Poland!)

I didn't know that.  And I've just Googled Red Jack/Sons of Guns - is that some kind of customised weapons site?

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One thing with the shopping list - I forgot to include medical supplies (which was why I suggested that Mike went on the trip).  Therefore the latest version of the shopping list is now:

• Helmet (ideally Kevlar) with the correct mount for Caleb's Soviet NVGs
• Mags for 7.62mmS AKs
• 7.62mmS ammo
• 40mmN grenades
• 40mmS grenades
• PACT issue grenade launcher (quite possibly still attached to an AK) - for Caleb
• 9mmP Subsonic ammo
• 9mmP Hollow point ammo
• Mags for MP-5
• Medical supplies

It's an actual store/shop called 'Red Jacket' and the T.V. show here is  called 'Sons of Guns' on the Discovery channel, more importantly only in the United States as far as I know.  They do phenominal shit with guns you can only imagine.  They do have a website and you can get them on Facebook also.  The show is awesome and is based around New Orleans, La.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:54, Wed 11 Apr 2012.

JJM/Ortega/Varis/Ferro... is that sufficient for dialogue, or should I wait a little more before moving ahead?

I'm fine, everyone else?

I'm ok. I assume what Ferro said was what was asked for.

Yup, exactly what we needed to find out.

I'm ok to move forward.  I'll try to post IC again later tonight but I need to post in another game first.

Did I miss something? Has Tom Cooper's PC dropped out? How did I miss that!?!

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #200):

He is in Spain for the next few months. He didn't quit, but he won't be playing until he returns (hopefully).

I'll be getting a turn up after work.  Sorry, I'll also deal with Meyers foot rot too.

I hope that he returns - he's a good player!

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #203):

Agreed. He always has a place here.

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Turn is up for JJM's group. It's kinda detailed, but I had fun describing the place. I'll get the market group up this evening.

For the trade, the deal is final. I've already made the rolls, and that is the best exchange you can hope for. Another merchant may (or may not) give a better deal, but you're having trouble finding willing dealers at the moment.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:20, Fri 13 Apr 2012.

That answers my question about haggling then!

Billy, Will, Frank & Mike - does it sound like a good deal? I think it sounds okay, and we should trade the original list and kep the portable generator for another trade.

Also, do we go with the American for the 2nd trade opportunity.

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #206):

Seems a little lite for the KPV ammo. We should try inside as well then once we have an idea of what's available make a trade. There is also the two other markets mentioned.

Sorry, if you want to try your hand at haggling, another willing merchant will need to be found. The die rolls were terrible last turn... the odds are not in you guys' favor to begin with unfortunately.

Has anyone here actually eaten Pierogi?  I had them a couple of times when I was in Krakow about 18 months ago and they're very nice, though I was quite pissed both times I had them.  There were lots of different types if I remember correctly.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #209):

I have... but coincidentally, was rather pissed at the time too. They are popular in Canada, especially in the central regions where there is a large Ukrainian population.
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:51, Fri 13 Apr 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #210):

Ooh - is it a Ukrainian dish as well as being a Polish one?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #211):

Both I believe.

Wow... lotsa questions.

Wright probably won't say anything different if you look for clarification on anything already asked, but he will answer anything else that hasn't been mentioned yet.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:51, Fri 13 Apr 2012.

OMFG, they are the fucking bomb!  Great with sour cream and onions with them and of course some kielbasa!

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #214):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierogi

They sound like Eastern European versions of Samosas... Look nice!

Pierogis are delicious.  My host family at Annapolis was Polish and would spoil us with them and good beer.  It was awesome.


Re: the trade

I'm rather fond of hanging onto the zodiac and scuba gear for any possible water operations, but thats rather long term and there's a chance we won't ever need them again.  Just find me medical supplies.

Can anyone use the scuba gear in our group?  I only have fins, maks, and snorkel and no actual skill in scuba diving.  Just a question.

I don't think anyone has scuba.

Note, there are 2 zodiacs. Right now, only one is up for potential sale so you will still have another.

Let me know what direction you guys want to go on the deal please.



Do you not trust Wright? Or the GM? LOL...
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:43, Sat 14 Apr 2012.

the deal ain't great but I say we go ahead with it for now, then speak to the American about what he has to offer.

I am happy to post this IC (prob tomorrow) unless someone else wants to do so. Just assume that Caleb will translate what you say if needed.

LOL, that is such a open-ended & loaded question...

I think we're getting the short end of the deal with the legless merchant.  I don't trust the American dude.  He wants to much just to set the meeting up and then we deal with the guy who supposedly has what we need.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:40, Sat 14 Apr 2012.

In this particular case Wright.

I never trust the GM! <G>

Seriously though you're playing Wright very well.  For example in my last IC post Ortega asked him two questions and he answered the second one while totally ignoring the first!  He reminds me of some slimy bastards I've worked with at points, mind you that's was just in the world of advertising rather than anything military or spook based! <G>

@All, have both groups gotten enough information now that I can summarize things and move on?

If so, I need to know...
JJM's group - your next stop (MU or QM?)
Market group - buying from either merchant (how much) or trying elsewhere

In reply to Fusilier (msg #222):

I think that we're going to see the IB QM to get whatever we can out of them (blood out of a stone springs to mind.... <G>).

I think that Ferro's suggestion regarding the MU is a good one so if after the market guys get back and we get back from seeing the IB QM we decide that we still need more gear I think that we employ Kaminski as an intermediary with the MU and send him off to buy what he can for us.

That will also allow you to handle it off camera.

How does that sound as a plan?

I'm thinking we deal with this merchant here for the ammo.  How much do we need/want?  Who's running the trades for the group?If I understan correctly, we don't want this stuff we're looking to trade so if we trade it for what we need, no loss?

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #224):

Correct.  And we want as many 40mm grenades, both PACT and NATO as possible.  They're proving to be some of the harder items to trade for, along with 5.56mmN belts.

OK, from what I went back and read, we want 9mm HP, 7.62S, 5.56N links, 40mmN & 40mmS rounds.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #223):

Thanks.

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #226):

Thanks.

In reply to Francis 'Frank' Benucci (msg #226):

The "shopping list" is as follows:

• Helmet (ideally Kevlar) with the correct mount for Caleb's Soviet NVGs
• Mags for 7.62mmS AKs
• 7.62mmS ammo
• 40mmN grenades
• 40mmS grenades
• PACT issue grenade launcher (quite possibly still attached to an AK) - for Caleb
• 9mmP Subsonic ammo
• 9mmP Hollow point ammo
• Mags for MP-5
• Medical supplies

Will isnt the kind to run a bargaining session at the markets.  While i agree we're trading goods we dont want, its the value others put on them that gives them their true value.  At the same time, lets do a deal and get out of here.

Mitch's SAW is going to become available.  Currently the intention is to issue it to Will (which he's ok with) unless someone else wants to take it.  Is there anyone else who wants the SAW?  Speak now if there is.

Thanks.

Will, will take the SAW, reluctantly.

I am happy if any other PC wishes to take it.  Anyone?  Bueller?  Bueller?

In reply to Steve (Will) Williamson (msg #231):

If you'd rather not have the SAW (as a player) and no other PCs want it then we can assign it to Morgan if you'd rather.  Up to you.

I'm happy for Will to take it.

But i'd rather see someone who'd been in the game longer or wanted to contribute more or just wanted a heavier weapon, get the chance.

In reply to Steve (Will) Williamson (msg #233):

Ah - that makes sense.

EDIT - Don't worry about it too much though - we had several SAWs in the stores at one point and no one else wanted one.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:15, Tue 17 Apr 2012.

The deal offered isn't great, but I say let's do it and move on...

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #235):

I am going to wrap it up and shift everything ahead in the next turn tonight.

Ok, turn is up. I summarized much of it to push things forward.

I'd like to the next turn to jump ahead again, this time including the arrival of Wright's boat and the road move to the helicopter pickup too if possible. If you'd like to slow that down a little, then let me know and I'll happily break that into two parts - otherwise please gauge your actions with that time frame in mind.

I've added everything to the unit stores. Because you are carrying everything with you, nothing in the unit stores will be available once you head off for Silesia - it must be transferred to your PC sheet beforehand.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:17, Wed 18 Apr 2012.

I'll try to get to the gear listing tonight or Th7ursday morning.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #237):

Fuse - did Fox and Aleksandar get back from trying to find Alex Michaels?

Also, to speed along the sorting out of gear, please can you give us the details of the gear that Wright supplies (even though it hasn't turned up yet) so that we can work out who's carrying what and encumbrance in one go.  I volunteer to compile a list of what gear we want to take with us so that people can then offer to carry things.  Meyer and Aleksander are staying for certain so they can ensure that gear that we leave at Kaminski's doesn't disappear!

Lastly I'm assuming that you've removed the gear that we've traded from the equipment list.  Is that correct?

BTW - I think that the arrival of Wright's boat and the transfer to the helicopter pickup can be done in one turn.

Mike - I've just being going through Ortega's equipment list and I've spotted that he has "First Aid Assortment #4 (0.45kg)" on his equipment list which Ortega will happily pass along to Mike (sorry that I didn't do this before).  This particular first aid assortment is from Paul's site and the details are as follows:

First Aid Assortment #4: A small assortment normally issued to airborne troops. This first aid kit contains:
 - 10 Band-Aids (various sizes)
 - 50ml antiseptic
 - 1 roll gauze (25mmx5m)
 - 1 roll medical tape (25mmx10m)
 - 1 compress bandage (100mm)
 - 25 units mild pain reliever
 - 25 units mild sedative
 - 1 cravat (1x1m)
 - 4 safety pins
 - 4 alcohol pads
 - 100g antiseptic gel
 - 1 pair small scissors
 - 1 pair tweezers
Wt 0.45kg; Price $100 (S/S)

I assume that Mike would like this?  I also assume that the weight includes a pouch to hold it all.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #239):

1) Yes, I was going to mentioned that IC. Michaels has been moved to a hotel that the IB used for their wounded to recover. He can't participate on the operation.

2) Yes, I will today during work. Anything left behind will be secured. Thanks for volunteering.

3) Yes, everything used for the trade has been removed. The inventory is up to date.

4) Regarding PC inventory (just in case their is a misunderstanding). I just want to make sure that the players are aware if their PC is over their burdened limit.

If they are over, that's fine, just let me know please. If you want to leave some things behind but don't want to go add them to unit stores, then I am okay with you making a note of that on your sheet.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #241):

Thanks for confirming about Michaels and the other answers.

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Having a look at the unit stores I think that we should bring the following gear, besides weapons, ammo & food:

• Bolt Cutters
• Wire Cutters + Gloves
• Solar (water) Still (how much does this weigh?)
• Water purification Kit (is this a small one that weights 1.5kg)

Is there anything else in the unit general equipment list that people think we should take with us?

Ortega will also be bringing the following:

• Entrenching Tool
• Rope (50m milspec 11mm rappelling line)
• Jumar Ascender
• Grapple

Does anyone else have any other useful gear like this that they’re bringing?  Particularly an actual climbing kit, just in case we need to climb up somewhere but can’t use a grapple.

The still is only about 1kg when empty, but it is quite bulky (large jugs). The purification kit is 1.5kg yes.

Hum - so it sounds like it's not feasible to take the Solar still with us.

Hopefully the water purification kit will be enough.  Ortega has some Iodine tablets as well though which can be used to purify water.  Can they also be used to alleviate/block the effects of mild radiation poisoning?  Does anyone know about this?  It might be relevant......

This still is rather useless unless you are stationary for a very long time.

Iodine or Potassium Iodide?

Potassium Iodide will not make irradiated water safe, but when ingested it can help protect people against getting thyroid cancer as a result of radiation. It can not protect against other forms of radiation sickness however.

One pill lasts for 24 hours.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:13, Wed 18 Apr 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #245):

Ortega just has iodine tablets for purifying water unfortunately, though I'm sure that they'll be very useful.

Fuse - there used to be a number of Claymore's in the unit stores.  Are they currently on Eikki's character sheet?

He has four that he started with. Soviet types.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #248):

Ah - ok - we must have used ours in that big defensive battle.

Thanks for checking.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:13, Wed 18 Apr 2012.

40mmN rounds

Currently I believe that we have the following:
 - Ortega - HE x6, HEDP x2
 - Billy - HEDP x1, HE x1, Buckshot x2
 - JJM - HEDP x6

In the stores are the following:
 - HE x1
 - HE (Gdansk) x12
 - HEDP x3

I suggest that we split up the ones in the stores as follows:
 - HE x1 - Billy x1
 - HE (Gdansk) x12 - Ortega x3, JJM x3, Billy x6
 - HEDP x3 - Ortega x1, Billy x2

How does that sound to the two of you?

That sounds good but JJ's also got two BTU HEAT rifle grenades so if you want to swap some of his HEDP out and distribute them it'll be fine.

OK - that's a good idea.  How about JJM gives one each to Billy and Ortega.  That means that the final count of rounds will be:

Ortega - HE x6, HEDP x4, HE (Gdansk) x3
Billy - HEDP x4, HE x2, Buckshot x2, HE (Gdansk) x6
JJM - HEDP x4, HE (Gdansk) x3

Also I think that the only other person who has an M-16 besides JJM is Mike so if he's interested in one it might be worth passing on a BTU HEAT rifle grenade to him, just to spread the AT capability a little.

That too is a good idea. Make it so and see if Kamineski's got any Earl Grey.

You what?  When did tea come into this???? <G>

Fuse - with the swapping round of gear between Morgan and Janusz the end result is as follows:

Morgan - now armed with RPK-74 LMG, 5x 45 rnd mag, 1x 30 rnd mag, 1x Frag, 2x HC Smoke (you may need to adjust the number of lose 5.45mmB rounds for refilling mags)

Anna - gains Steel Helmet (Pol) & Flak Jacket (Sov) if she's coming with us.

Stores - add 1x Frag grenade and remove $100 gold

Fuse - the following gear of Mitch's should be added to the Stores.

M249 SAW
200rnd Box mag for M249 SAW (empty) x6
5.56mmN round (belted) x739
Map, printed - Gdansk local area
M67 Frag Grenade x1
M34 WP Grenade x1
HC Smoke Grenade x2
.5km Tactical Hand Radio
Spare bolt for M249 SAW
Spare return spring & rod for M249 SAW
Spare barrel for M249 SAW
Bottle of gun oil
Signal (Rocket) Flares x2

Fuse, slight issue with the NVG mount. I needed a helmet as well as the mount, but your post suggests that I just got the mount. Can we say that we got a helmet as part of the trade (steel is fine, Kevlar would be nice) or am I going to have to try to sweet talk Anna for the one she just inherited?

Am I able to remove the GL from my new AK and put it on my Tantal? I ask as the AK is old and condition unknown, but the Tantal had been well cared for, and I would like to keep it if possible.

Finally, as Mitch is leaving us would it be a good idea to give him some gold to help him on his journey home. I know that safe passage to the UK is being arranged, but how reliable is it? A small amount of gold might help him get home. Also, I suggest all PCs write letters for Mitch to carry. Some of them may eventually get home to loved ones... I will bring this up IC.

EDIT - can I pinch Aleksandr's Kevlar helmet as he isn't coming I us...?
This message was last edited by the player at 16:53, Wed 18 Apr 2012.

I am taking the following from stores (if no objections):
BG15
40mmS HE x10
40mmS SMK x1
40mmS ILLUM x1
Custom NVG mount
Kevlar helmet from Aleksandr (EDIT, taking steel helmet from Janusz/Anna instead)
Frag grenade x4
Binoculars

TBC - AK74, depending on whether I can fit the BG15 on my Tantal (EDIT, not taking AK)

Will sorts weights and see how much space I have left in my pack, as I assume we will get issued with food and water.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:21, Wed 18 Apr 2012.

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #257):

Ahh, I see. I forgot he lost the helmet as well. I was already planning on Anna not taking the helmet or vest, so go ahead. Aleksandar will be hesitant to swap. In his eyes he earned that particular helmet from Oskar.

I don't know if the Tantal can accept it for sure, but I'll assume that it does.

Caleb - the 40mmS grenades are to split between Caleb and Varis so it's up to you two to sort it out!  Taking all the best ones might annoy the Latvian!  <G>


From the checking I've done recently for something else it appears that the BG-15 (and the GP-25 and GP-30) can be mounted on any AK or foreign AK copy that doesn't have a foregrip.  They are specifically designed to be adaptable to different AK variants.

Hope that helps.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #259):

Okay, I will take the steel one. Will edit my message above.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:20, Wed 18 Apr 2012.

Lol! As I already gave him all my old 40mmS, including a rare HEDP, I don't think he can complain too much, and there are still the Gdansk HE grenades he can have.

Regarding those grenades, please keep the locally manufactured ones labeled as they are ("Gdansk") and include that in any combat tag whenever they are fired.

Thanks

Varis, he means you as I have pinched the other ones!

Maybe we should buy up some prosthetic hands for after we fire them...

In reply to John Jameson McCarthy (msg #265):

With a bit of luck as the guy who made them had a fairly decent shop set up they should be fairly reliable - he obviously had a decent amount of trade going on to have taken the time to have made that many and that implies repeat purchasers.  Who knows until they start being fired though!

Wright should also be delivering some more as well.

Alright, who's ass is Varis going to have to kick now?

Frank still has a claymore left.

Mine! Bring it on!!!

I have sorted my weights. I have nearly 30kg of weight available, so happy to take some more stuff.

I will take the following from stores:
5.45mmB loose round x83


Shall I take some demolition gear? And what about food/water?

Are we able to confirm Will has the SAW then?

There will be stuff that people need to carry and I just need to know the details of the gear that Wright's providing before we can start "assigning" it all.  I say assigning as that's what we'll do in character but it makes sense to discuss it as a group first to ensure that no one is annoyed about what they've been assigned.

The key thing to remember here is your load stat (which is calculated by adding your Strength and Constitution together and multiplying the result by 3, just in case anyone hasn’t done this) as this is the number of kg you can carry without being encumbered.  So for Ortega he's got Str 9 + Con 7 so his load is 48 ((9+7)x3 = 48) so he can carry 48kg unencumbered and has a maximum carrying capacity of 96kg before he is overloaded.

Now I'm fairly sure that once we load up on food and other gear that pretty well everyone will be encumbered but ideally everyone should be in a position where dropping their pack will bring back to an unencumbered state.  Does that make sense?


Mark (JJM) and I have been discussing what weapons to bring and the initial proposed assignments are as follows:

 - Fox and Cooper form one AT team with the RPG-16
 - Frank and Ferro for another AT team with the RPG-7
 - Will is assigned the M249 SAW
 - Morgan is assigned an RPK-74 (already done IC)

Other gear is distributed around people based on who has capacity and can volunteer to carry further gear (thanks for volunteering already Caleb).  From talking to Fuse the various NPCs have the following bits of obvious or declared equipment that might be relevant:

 - Fox - E-tool, Iodine tablets
 - Eikki - E-tool, 4x Soviet claymores, 4kg of plastic explosives
 - Cooper - 4kg of plastic explosive

Based on the weapon assignments above the additional equipment to be assigned is currently as follows (please note that this list will grow as we work out what else we're taking and who is carrying it):

• Fox – RPG-16 Launcher (9.4kg) & RPG-16 Rocket x1 (3kg)
• Cooper – RPG-16 Rocket x3 (9kg)
• Frank – RPG-7 Launcher (6.9kg) & RPG-7 Rocket x1 (1.98kg)
• Ferro – RPG-7 Rocket x4 (7.92kg)
• Will – M249 SAW (6.85kg), 200rnd box mag x4 (12.56kg), Spare bolt for M249 SAW (0.2kg), Spare return spring & rod for M249 SAW (0.2kg), Spare barrel for M249 SAW (2.0kg), Bottle of gun oil (0.2kg), .5km Tactical Hand Radio (0.5kg)
• Ortega – 200rnd box mag for Will’s SAW x1 (3.14kg)
• Morgan – RPK-74 from Janusz (already done) – lots of spare mags

Now with regards to Will that is a lot of weight to add even though he's obviously replacing his RPK-74 and mags.  I'm assuming that he will want to put the spare barrel for the SAW in his pack but that's up to you (Mitch wasn't carrying it as standard but would have brought it on a mission like this).  I've also assumed that he'll want to carry four box mags for the SAW but if you'd rather just carry three then Ortega can take a second one (he's already been assigned one spare for Will).  Please note that Will's also been assigned a radio so that all PCs are on the radio net (I believe).

Frank/Ferro - are you two happy being assigned the RPG-7 and rockets to form an AT team?  If this is something that you'd rather not do as a player then please say.

With regards to the other gear that we want to take the current list is as follows but please yell if you think that any of this is either unnecessary or if there is something that should be added to the list:

 - Bolt Cutters – 3.5kg
 - Wire Cutters + Gloves – 0.5kg + 0.5kg
 - Water purification Kit (small) - 1.5kg
 - C4 Explosives – 10kg
 - Primercord (10 meters) – 5kg
 - Engineer's Demo Kit – how much does this weigh?
 - Geiger counter - 0.5kg (assumed coming from Wright)

In all of the above I've assumed that we're not taking our one remaining manpack radio with us as we should be sticking together as a team.  We will be getting some kind of long range radio from Wright though so that will need to be added to the list as well as food etc.

Any comments/questions?  Please say if there are - Mark and I can work all this out and just tell people if you'd like but that tends to wind players up so we'd rather agree it OOC and then post the results IC.  Does that make sense?

Ta,

Andy.

Will wants to carry
all the spares for the SAW, including barrel
and 4 x 200 rounds.  If your going to have the SAW, may as well be able to use it.

Billy has a full demo kit and then some so the C4 and other demo supplies mite not be needed.

OK - good to know.

Have you seen messages #250 and #252 above with regards to 40mmN rounds.  Based on this split Billy would end up with:

HEDP x4, HE x2, Buckshot x2, HE (Gdansk) x6

Is that ok with you?

Thanks.

okay, I will take the bolt cutters and the water kit.

Frank will fill whatever spot you guys need him to.  I'm still trying to get around to my gear and sort it out.  I've got a couple of things like bolt cutters, and his snorkel gear if you want me to bring that stuff as well.

Do you still want him to carry the MP5SD on this mission?

In reply to Caleb Mulcahy (msg #276):

Thanks, I'll sort out a revised list later.


I'd say to bring your MP5SD and bolt cutters but I don't think that snorkel gear is likely to be relevant.

What do others think?

Ortega was going to leave his SPAS-12 behind.  Do others think that that's a mistake?


Superb - do you want the 5th SAW box mag from Ortega?  Or would you like him to carry if for Will?
This message was last edited by the player at 13:10, Thu 19 Apr 2012.

I have added that kit to my sheet. Still have room for 20+kg of gear.

Ortega- I say bring the SPAS as it is the teams only shotgun...

Is Mike going to take the field dressings?

Also, is someone taking the rope and grapple. Will these be needed?

That's a good point and I might well do so if I have the weight capacity available.

Ferro just retrieved a shotgun of some kind from Wright's place though and isn't this IC comment below from Varis a reference to Caleb's double barrelled shotgun that he lent to Varis?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #282):

Caleb took his shotgun back from Varis and then lost it when he fell in the sea. His leftover ammo has already gone back to party stores.

I did lots of unit admin...

-Swapped weapons with Janusz and Morgan.
-Moved Janusz and Low Blow out of Mad Dog roster.
-Moved Young and Felix out of Mad Dogs roster.
-Refilled all NPC empty magazines.
-Meyer returned the M240 GPMG and all belted ammo to stores.
-Removed 100$ gold (was this for Mitch or Janusz?).
-Added Mitch's gear to stores.
-Caleb msg #258/270 stores requests done (add it to your sheet).
-Issued RPG-16 and ammo to Cooper and Fox.

Did I miss anything?
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:32, Thu 19 Apr 2012.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #282):

True. Ferro has now has a Benelli M1 Tac Shotgun plus some other weapons and stuff she lost when she defected from Wright.

Returning to stores:

Soviet body armor + steel helmet + webbing
AK74 + 5 Mags + 90 rounds
M1911A1 + 3 mags (this came from Frank so I don't know if it is his own from stores)
This message was lightly edited by the player at 15:40, Thu 19 Apr 2012.

Um - that might be a book keeping error by Rae then......

I don't know who else's shotgun that could be.

(Fuse - just in case you're wondering Caleb's shotgun ammo went to Ortega and is still on his sheet I believe)

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In reply to Fusilier (msg #284):

I think that that is all of it currently and the gold was for Janusz.  There's still an IC discussion regarding giving Mitch some gold as well.

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #286):

Ok, if nobody claims the shotgun in Varis' inventory, I'll assume it is a duplicate and "donate" it to Kaminski's hired goons.

In reply to Ferro (msg #285):

Done.

@Frank/Ferro/Will

When you make the change to your sheet regarding the RPG-7 and SAW, please let me know that it is confirmed and I remove it from the stores.

Summary of relevant gear and allocations from unit stores:


Items still to be assigned:
 - Wire Cutters + Gloves – 0.5kg + 0.5kg
 - C4 Explosives – 10kg
 - Primercord (10 meters) – 5kg
 - Engineer's Demo Kit – how much does this weigh?
 - Geiger counter - 0.5kg (assumed coming from Wright)


Other items to be considered:
 - Field Dressing (Prewar) x3
 - Field Dressing (Postwar) x4
 - Rope (11mm) 25m x1
 - Grapple x1

In reply to Ferro (msg #285):

What is Ferro's main weapon now?

And is she ok carrying spare RPG-7 rockets for Frank?

In reply to Luis Ortega (msg #288):

I am happy to take either the dressings or the rope and grapple if needed.

Summary of material support which will be delivered by boat in the morning. Some things such as the IR glowsticks and flares are needed to signal the pickup airplane and illuminate the landing strip if it is at night. While some other things are for trade or whatever...

[Weights given are for one unit]

1x Geiger counter [1 kg]
2x IR glowsticks (with swing string) [0.1kg]
2x Glowsticks (green) [neg wt.]
1x Comet White Parachute Signal Rocket (300m/30sec) [0.5kg]
9x Condor SS-604 Hand-Held Signal Flare (ground/60sec) [0.6kg]
3x 5.56mmN Link (200 round box) [2kg]
4x 40mmN HE [0.3kg]
3x 40mmN HEDP [0.3kg]
3x 40mmS HE [0.3kg]
2x RPG-7 HEAT rocket [2kg]
12x NBCW suits (all used - but still useful) [8kg]
24x US C-Rations (1/2 day units) [1kg]
12x Soviet Field Ration Boxes (1 day units) [2kg]
1x Sack of sugar [1kg]
1x Sack of salt [1kg]
1x Cheese (wrapped block) [1kg]
3x Wine (1L White) [1.5kg]
1x Seal Oil (1L bottle) [1kg]
3x Mouse Traps [neg wt.]
1x Hexamine Heat Tabs (Pack of 12) [0.2kg]
1x AN/PRC-104 Manpack/Vehicular/Ground Radio [10kg]
1x Antenna, static (for radio above) [2kg]
1x Generator, Hand-Cranked, M91 (for radio above) [3kg]
6x Field Dressings (Prewar) [0.2kg]
3x Prepacked medical/humanitarian kits* (not suitable for combat aid) [.5kg]
1x Cigarettes (carton of 240) [0.5kg]
10x Antibiotics (bottle) [neg. wt]
50x Multivitamins (bottle) [neg. wt]
12x AA Lithium Batteries (NVGS) [0.1kg]
12x AA Alkali Batteries [0.1kg]
4x D-cell Batteries [0.2kg]
12x Cyanide 'suicide pill' capsules... surely a joke [neg wt.]

* Contains items such as bandaids, cotton balls, alcohol swabs, q-tips, soap, gauze, anti-septic gel, matches, safety pin, aloe gel, etc

I put a copy of this at the bottom of the unit stores inventory.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:02, Thu 19 Apr 2012.

In reply to Fusilier (msg #291):

Well, I have a suggestion where you can stick that last item!

Frank also has:
20m Climbing rope
1x Grappling hook

That was Frank's personal weapon until he got the Para-Ordnance pistol.  If someone else needs a sidearm, please use it.

Also, I can bring the MP5SD but there are only [23] rounds of subsonic ammo left for it.  The rest I'm filling with the hollow-point ammo I have/have gotten will be used.