As the unit quickly reorganised, Sandi-Lee sought out Miller and said, "Uh, Captain. I've done a quick check of fuel in our tanks and it doesn't look good, Sir. The Hummer and the Soviet vehicles are OK because of the gasoline. We can share fuel around a bit and get them to run for about a hundred klicks. The tracks will be bone dry in thirty-five klicks though and we don't have any way to brew more."

Miller frowned, "Thanks, Henry," he replied, "I'd hoped the tracks would get a bit further. With luck the gasoline fuelled vehicles will just make the highlands but it'll be tight. The tracks will make it to the reservoir dam but no further."


He sighed, "At that point we either find more fuel or abandon them. Tell all vehicle drivers to practise maximum fuel efficiency."

He moved along to Lieutenant Stuart and said, "As you're scouting I want you to maintain a lookout for fuel sources for our tracks. I really don't want to lose the lift capacity of the M113 or the firepower of the Bradley. If you can find any food sources too that would be great."

Lt Stuart nods "Orders are to recon reservoir to see if a crossing can be made, and see if we can find find any fuel/food. Are we try to see if any locals can help if we spot them."

"Affirmative," Miller confirmed, "get moving and call us when you get five klicks out. We'll roll once you've established our first way point."

"Yeah Sir, I got one: Who's my driver?"
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In reply to SPC Dante 'Doc' Kingston (msg # 9):

"I'm infantry, holmes" the belligerent Private said, looking at the Captain. "I ain't no track driver."
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In reply to Pvt Emilio Ramirez (msg # 10):

"Sir, as you'll see here" 2Lt Winters said, holding a paper automotive road map in his right hand, "Kraków is south of here, not northeast and as far as the MUTT goes, I ju.."

The junior officer and commander of Alligator turned and looked over his shoulder instinctively as a series of tank cannon rippled off behind him. The almost immediate sounds of the exploding 125mm shells told the soldiers that what their enemy was shooting at was very close to them as they moved ever closer. From the sound of it, the enemy tanks were firing from less than 1000m away; the closest they had been since the NATO soldiers crossed to the northern side of the river.

"I just don't think we have the time" Winters said, after turning back towards the Captain.
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Stuart gets his vehicle and group ready for recon then head out unless ordered to so something lese

07:30, Today: 1LT James Stuart rolled 66 using 1d100. RCN 40.

"Gordon's driving for now," Miller replied, "he's the track's original driver. He's been through the wringer and come out well. If you check the assignments, they're all there. We'll shake it down as we get to know the others better."

He looked over at Winters, "Krakow is south, you're right. So is a Soviet stop line waiting to hit anyone that travels south. The route I've suggested is the only one not likely to get us butchered in the next hour. After that, we'll have to see."

OCC:
Vehicle assignments:

BDRM: Eagle POSITION UNKNOWN

 Commander: Stuart Eagle Actual
 Driver: Cooper (NVG)  Eagle One
 Gunner: McAdoo (NVG)  Eagle Two
 23mm AC: 100 x HE
 PKT: 1,500 x 7.62mmS
 AT: RPG-16 and 3 HEAT rockets
 Kit: 200L gasoline
 10 man days rations
 20L fresh water
 20 frag grenades
 10 smoke grenades
 Excavation Tools

 Hum-Vee: Guard  BURNING CREW DEAD
 Commander/Gunner: Teardrop 18/20
 Driver: Henry (NVG) Guard One
 .50 calibre: 200 x .50 cal
 AT: 1 x LAW72
 Kit: 50L gasoline
 6 man-days rations
 20L water
 10 sets US uniforms and webbing
 1 x M240 with 200 rds
 1x M14 DMR with 4 20 rd mags
 3x M4 with 18 30rd mags
 1x M249 with 300 rds
 4 x M16 with 24 30 rd mags
 60 x frag
 20 x smoke
 10 x WP
 10 x Thermite
 2xM203
 15 x 40mm HEAT
 15 x 40mm CS gas
 2 x Silenced Stechkins with 4 mags
 2 x Silenced Bizone SMGs with 6 mags
 1 x Silenced SVD with 5 mags
 1 x PTRS with 20 rounds

 M113: Windy   BURNING CREW DEAD
 Miller: Windy Actual
 Commander/Gunner: Kingston (NVG) KIA
 Driver: Patterson (NVG) Windy Two
 .50 cal: 160 x .50 cal
 AT: 1 x LAW72
 Kit: 200L alcohol
 4 man-days rations
 20L fresh water
 Excavation Tools
 Construction Tools

 Gaz: Mule        POSITION UNKNOWN
 Driver: O'Neall  Mule One
 Shotgun: Wilkes  Mule Two
 Kit: 150L gasoline
 4 man-days rations
 20L fresh water
 15 empty fuel cans (20L)
 10 sets soviet gear
 2xRPK and 10 mags
 4xAKM and 20 mags
 2xAKMR and 10 mags
 30 frag
 6 smoke
 Engineer's Demo Kit (part used: no explosives)



M2: Alligator

 Commander: 2Lt Winters
 Driver: Carruba (NPC)
 Gunner: Henderson (NPC)
 Dismount 1: Ramirez (NPC)
 Dismount 2: Winters
 Dismount 3: Summers
 25mm Bushmaster: 65 x HE, 100 x APDSU, 100 x API
 M240: 2,000 x 7.62mmN
 Tow-2: 6 x Tow-2 missiles
 AT: 1 x LAW72
 Kit: 250L alcohol

This message was last edited by the GM at 08:17, Tue 08 Oct 2013.

In reply to CPT Joseph Miller (msg # 13):

[Private to 1LT James Stuart: From standing on top of the BRDM, your character can see dark shapes on the south side of the river moving towards the battle group.]

Without further discussion, the battle group dispersed, as troops, NCOs and officers alike set out with their assigned tasks.

In reply to Niewiele Dupek (msg # 14):

"So Captain Miller...are we fueling from the MUTT or not?"

"We drain the MUTT of whatever fuel it has left and abandon it," Miller replied, "it's a miracle it is still moving as it is."

"I got movement on the south side of the river mving towards us" Staurt says as he grabs some bincoulars

"Roger that," Miller replied to Stuart, "if you see any more let us know, otherwise head out and scout our route."

Miller looked around and said, "Time's up people, mount up and let's roll."

Sandi-Lee flipped on her night vision and checked the map once more, "Ready to go."

Miller made a quick check on each vehicle to make sure that they were aware that the first checkpoint was the village of Kobierno. The tiny convoy would head up the valley as Stuart's BDRM scouted the route for potential danger.

Once he was sure that everyone was mounted up and ready to go he stood up in the open roof of the M113 and waved the column forward.

In reply to CPT Joseph Miller (msg # 20):

"Yes sir, but at least let me move away from this bridge for a bit. We are kind of exposed here in this open position" the Bradley Commander said before saluting and turning to issue his crew orders.

In reply to 2LT Jack Winters (msg # 21):

The scout given his orders, the Soviet-made scout car commanded by 1LT Stuart moved off in the direction of Kobierno, which was in a northeasterly direction. Cpt Miller mounted the M113 as 2Lt Winters set about moving the MUTT 50m more to the north of the river to get it behind some rubble from an old store whose contents had long since been picked clean.

As it happened, the fears of the young Bradley Commander were to be proven correct. The group had arranged in convoy on the north side of the river just east of the last ruined bridge in convoy order. Engines were running as the small combat group prepared to move.

On the other side of the river less than 100m away, partially obscured from the ruined buildings on the south side of the river and the smoke from fires and tank cannon, an enemy 'heavy recon' element consisting of two BRDM-3s, two BMP-2s, and a T-80 ERA came to a stop as they probed north.

The enemy Soviet tank ran afoul of some rubble as it pointed northeast. A second later the tank's commander, quickly followed by the gunner got out. The two shouted commands to the tank's driver, still seated at his station behind the controls. After a few tries without success, the two tank crewmen and began pulling at some iron and rock rubble bits that were stopping the tank tread's movement.

At the same time, the BMPs who were behind the tank to the west 50-75m came to a stop. The smaller, faster scout cars came right past them and drove to the river's edge, pointing north.

In reply to Niewiele Dupek (msg # 22):

"ENEMY ACTION RIGHT" Spc Kingston screamed, turning his big fifty on the two BRDM-3s that were closest to him. The slow, steady stream on 12.7mm fire poured forth in a loud, steady roar.
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In reply to SPC Dante 'Doc' Kingston (msg # 23):

19:53, Sun 01 Sept: Niewiele Dupek, on behalf of SPC Dante 'Doc' Kingston, rolled 434 using 10d100. .50 engage BRDM-3s.

In reply to SPC Dante 'Doc' Kingston (msg # 24):

As Spc Kingston's big .50 blazed away at the scout cars, the men outside of the vehicles instinctively huddled down at the sound of the big gun going off. Cpt Miller began issuing orders, as did 2Lt Winters.

In reply to Niewiele Dupek (msg # 25):

"DISMOUNT" Cpt Miller yelled over the CVC, slapping the soldier on the shoulder next to him, which just happened to be Kitty Summers. The M113's driver put the track in gear and began rotating to the right in order to give Kingston a better firing position.

In reply to CPT Joseph Miller (msg # 26):

"Gunner, TOW, BMPs, fire at will" 2Lt Winters said into his CVC. "Keep engaging armored vehicles but do NOT engage that tank. The rest of you, DISMOUNT on me."

In Jack's mind, the crew of the T-80 had made a fatal error, and he was going to make them pay for it.

"Set up a base of fire here" he ordered the others when they were at the edge of the concrete wall facing south. Beyond the wall there was a meter drop, then the shallow river, then the enemy on the other side.

In reply to 2LT Jack Winters (msg # 27):

The M2 on the M113 barked loudly as it tore away at the two scout cars closest to Kingston. The crews began to dismount immediately and were in turn cut down by the big bore machine gun.

In reply to Niewiele Dupek (msg # 28):

"Take that, Muthas" Kingston screamed, adrenaline pumping through his veins. His shouts went unheard over the 12.7mm going off, but that didn't stop him from talking to the enemy.

13:50, Tue 10 Sept 2013: Niewiele Dupek, on behalf of SPC Dante 'Doc' Kingston, rolled 60 using 10d10 ((8,3,4,5,7,10,5,1,8,9)).
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