Captain "Patch" Flint had been a successful captain of a modified Pirate Gashidda through several major engagements, including the last run where, under Silverbeard, they had broken the siege at Kardardiir and then gone on with the Madame Fourcade to capture a major shipment of arms, as well as an Aasha class cruiser!

As a result, Jack has been promoted to command his own modified Shamshir, which he gets to name as it is launched from the Lone Pine Shipyards.

Jack strolled along the decks of his new Shamshir with a smug grin on his face and occasionally adjusting the patch over his eye to get a better look at the bulkheads and general quality of the craft. He was very satisfied.

"Glorious beast isn't she... the scourge of the sector, she'll be and no doubt our star will rise to infamous record. he mused aloud to those nearby. "Though, it is tradition... he cringed at his own use of the word, having always been radically opposed to the Vilani notion of 'keep everything the same and steeped in tradition'. He was a pirate of mind as well as body; enlightened one might say. … to name the vessel before it conducts its first cruise. While it may have already had a name, I think i'll name her Starshine - as she'll shine brightly after her namesake" he said with a sigh of satisfied resolve.

Starshine  A good name.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 2):

"Starshine it is"

You needed no introduction to the speaker. Indeed, you did not even have to turn to see who it was. He had led this particular group of pirates since they had set out and armed their first Hero, pennant number 609723654. Did not even have a name till they gave it an unofficial one. Silverbeard had remained in charge as they grew, and eventually, with Terran help, gotten their own planet. Now he was the planetary Governor, and recognized by Girii no less!

There have been reservation in accepting Girii authority though. Especially now.

"We are sending a force to break the blockade near Girii. It looks like a great chance to take some ships. I want you in on it. There will be the new modified Merishmerr, two other Shamshirs and Starshine, plus all our escorts and a few other Gashiddas. You will not be in charge of the whole fleet, since this is your first mission, but it should give you a feel for what your ship can and cannot do. Any thoughts on that?"

Jack didn't look at Silverbeard, instead he considered the question and thought about the ramifications of the conflict in both victory and defeat.

"It'll be good to see what she can do. Girii has helped us a lot, so it seems a wise move. Plus, it should deter other attempts against the planet.

Are there any specific requirements other than to capture as many ships as possible and break the blockade? he asked.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 4):

"Bring yourself and the ship back in one piece. That would be the main thing...anything else is a bonus. of course, we all like a bonus. Once we hit Arsha, there is no need to come back directly...you can go off raiding too...but watch your targets. We want to specifically target those opposed to Girii."

"If I didn't know better Silverbeard, I'd swear that was some paternal affection for me... he joked and then nodded "I'll be back in one piece, no doubt. And I'll make any ships in my vicinity wish they were not opposed to Girii afterwards. he said knowingly.

He'd always loved the aftermath of a ship capture. It was his opportunity to show his enemies just what the cost was of opposing him. Though, as part of his strategic plan he'd always offer "minimal casualties surrender", as a way to lose a ship without bloodshed.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 6):

"Looking after my investment. Not just in terms of the ship, either but stuff up and you will see it is nothing personal! Off with you now we have a deadline to meet."

Jack nodded and laughed and then made his way to the bridge of the ship "We'll do alright, don't worry...

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 8):

"Just get to Girii by the 19th, then fall in under one of their new old design cruisers. Be glad Shululsish does not want to make any of these old designs...I had a look over it when I was in Girii last."

With that, he bid you farewell and went to some of the other warships planning on leaving with you.

The flight to Girii was uiet, though the fleet felt spectacular. Headed by the most recent renovation, the 4,000 dTon Executive was a heavily modified Merishmerr class, with a long range heavy particle cannon and the deadly Bay Plasma weapon. There was pretty much no weapon in the Imperium that did more damage than the Bay Plasma, though it's range was short. A long cylinder, the twelve heavy ball fighters, a slightly smaller and significantly cheaper design than the original heavy fighters, could be seen in two rings just forward of the massive twin engines.

The three modified Shamshirs, Starshine, Sabre and Destiny formed a reargaurd with the 9 smaller Gashiddas, all heavily modified, between you and the lead warship. It was a spectacular sight as you entered hyperspace.

Coming out at Girii five weeks later, you plan to spend a day there. Unlike most Vilani ships, the Terran computers you have purchased for the pirate capital ships can have jump points reprogrammed, but the Gashiddas still operate with the old Vilani nav computers, so you arrive punctually on the 19th of October 2177. Directed to a position in orbit, you take up formation with a distinctly Vilani cruiser bigger than any you have seen. At 6,000 dTons, this heavy cruiser has armour like a battleship. You are given a days, respite, before being asked to be ready to leave the next morning.

It's a glorious sight isn't it? Flint announced to the room. "A tactical fleet with single purpose to remove a blockade from our allies... he said with false zeal and emotion. The truth was, he didn't care at all about Girii or the people, or the fleet or Silverbeard but knew their value as allies.

The trip, was uneventful other than enjoying the spectacle of the fleet, and feeling the new ship, his own domain, move to his whim and command. To keep the tides of boredom from flowing too freely, he'd ordered his men train daily to keep their edges sharp, with the notion that every sharpened point can cut deeper and bleed an enemy of more. He'd hoped that the metaphorical spin had inspired the rest of the crew. That, or at least made them aware of his intolerance of slack pirates onboard his ship.

He took his pleasures also.

---

Weeks later they came upon Girii and Jack felt his face momentarily slacken at the sight of the heavy cruiser. "That ship has had some work done to it...." he commented aloud, as he looked over its armour and size in comparison to their fleet proper.

"Signal we're ready to leave whenever the fleet is ready. Make preparations



OOC: In between command and 'pleasure seeking'. Jack will study for the upcoming engagement (learning strategy) and keep shooting things with his gun, 'keeping his edge' (pistol).

OOC2: Is the heavy cruiser (battleship - 6000dTons) an ally or enemy? From the text, i'd presume an ally, but I'm just asking to make sure I understood correctly.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 10):

The heavy cruiser is a Kidashi design, but made and crewed by Girii. There are three of the vessels, each to lead an attack on the three Gas Giants at Seru. Only one of the fleets is from Girii, with the other two fleets hired guns.

To be truthful, most of the crew are not particularly loyal to Girii, or even to Silverbeard. But he has led well, and they have prospered under him, and the prospect of getting paid to go raiding is encouraging for all.

You take on provisions, then form up around the massive warship. Your fleet is the first to jump, and it is critical that you get your calculations right to all arrive at the same time. As such, there is a lot of coming and going from the major ships of specialists to make sure the jump points and times all line up exactly.

Then you form up carefully, and all jump together. It seems to go as planned.

A week and an hour later, you all exit hyperspace. Immediately ahead of you is the expected Imperial fleet: 1 Merishmerr, 10 Kargash and 30 Gashiddas! Normally, this fleet would have spelt death, but then, you have never been part of any action this big before.

Both sides take a moment to form up, with directions to all get in close together, about 30 miles apart, so that you can share point defences together, since both sides are launching fighters and missiles. The range is just 100,000 miles. Your navigators have done their part...

[OOC: Battlecruisers can be up to 20,000 dTons. Battleships, over 20,000 dTon warships, are not permitted by the Empire, and such are only found in the Imperial fleet. The first two fights are a bit scripted to help get you back into the swing of things.

You can feel free to roll as many attacks (and even enemy dodges, though I will decide how effective they are as I know their skills. Usually a dodge of 8 or 9 is the target for Vilani military). If you are rolling for others, you can do one roll per class, ie for all Gashidda Beam turrets, 1 roll for all heavy fighters, 1 roll for all Shamshir Beam turrets etc, or one roll per turret if you prefer. Your call!

HPC: Target 7 for precision attacks (1/2 DR) or 16 for regular attacks (full DR), optimal range is 35,000 miles, which is just out of reach of the considerable number of deadly plasma cannons on the Kargash. The Kidashi will want to close to that range and hold it there...until the Kargash and Merishmirr are dealt with.]

Jack sat looking at the spectacle ahead of him and commanded to the crew once they had left hyperspace "Sound the alert, everybody to battle stations. Scramble our point defences and fall in line to the flank. he said as he sat back in his chair.

"Our fleet will be wanting to close to thirty-five thousand ready to deploy the big weapons, so keep up. he ordered again.





OOC: ALright, i'll try to navigate through this battle as well as I can - though i'm really quite unfamiliar with this type of space battle.

Are there any options for attacking ships directly with crew-to-crew engagements?


For now, i'll roll for my ship, and let you fill in the others. We have:
- beams x12
- plasma guns x4 ( ig uess these are shorter range?)
- heavy ball fighters x3

13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,1,5.  Beams .
13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,1,2.  Beams .
13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,4,6.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,5,1.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,1,4.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,4,1.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,1,4.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,5,4.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,2,6.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,1.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,4,2.  Beams .
13:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,2.  Beams .


13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,3,4.  plasma.
13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,1,5.  plasma.
13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,4,5.  plasma.
13:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 4 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,1,2.  plasma.


13:34, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 4 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,1,1.  fighters.
13:34, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 5 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,1,2.  fighters.
13:34, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,6,2.  fighters.

// fighters did well!
// not a bad set of rolls.

In reply to Fate (msg # 5):

For the first round, the heavy Vilani ships maneuvre with unusual skill, avoiding the big guns as they try to bring the Kargash Plasma cannons to bear, since the first wave of missiles is wiped out by the combined point defence firepower of your fleet. Nearly a thousand missiles are destroyed as you approached, but in the next 20 minutes your beams are turned upon their fighters, with much more devastating results. All are hit, and most are destroyed or disabled.

K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8,
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-, d,  hits, damage per turret
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d6
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 11, r7, d13, 5x3 hits, 24 damage per turret
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r16
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d6
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 11, r9, d13, 8x2 hits, 24 damage per turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r, d,  hits, damage per turret
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 11, r9, d13, 9 hits, 8 damage
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r, d,  hits, damage per turret
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 6, r4, 5, 12, d, 2 hits, 24 damage per fighter
Ga, Beams (Fighters), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 11, r10, d13, 26x1 hits, 24 damage per turret
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r, d,  hits, damage per turret
HF, Beams (Fighters), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 11, r10, d13, 51 hits, 24 damage per fighter
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 44m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54
dHP: 54@30
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter , 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 846m, 3x3B, 90P, 20x2P (516)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:139/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x10
dHP: 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 30@70
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x12 (7 dest, 51 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, dHP:1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 40 min, 0% refined fuel)
This message was last edited by the player at 08:25, Wed 05 Feb 2020.

"Alright, that wasn't so bad for a first round, lets pull in and tighten up along the line and then fire another volley of missiles at their Big ones there, before they can bring them plasma cannons to bear... Now that their point defence is much diminished, I think we'll stand a good chance of punching through.

Reserve our beams to keep overly zealous captains at a distance. he said, hoping that the maneuver would gain them some small advantage, and a touch of glory should it workout.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 14):

You want to roll? It might be easier to roll once per turret, but given the current situation, we can roll 2 rounds at once. Plasma cannons are currently out of range, and it is suggested to keep it that way until the capital ships are dealt with.

OOC: are they out of range of missiles too?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 16):

No, but your whole fleet only has 20 missiles, and they can shoot down that many easily...they could shoot down the fighters just as fast if the Kidashi was silly enough to launch them from here!

OOC: even with their fighters mostly decimated? are the beams used for Point defence or the fighers?)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 18):

Beams and Pulse lasers are used for point defence. Fighters equipped with such are good for that too, but most Imperial fighters are equipped with missiles to enlarge the swarm. Generally, 20 missiles would be dealt with by as few as 5 pulse lasers or Beam weapons. The Merishmerr alone could deal with that tiny swarm.

OOC: Okay, I see, thank you.

Presumably missiles are used to deal with the fighters too?

"Hmm, we'd need to disable  the weapon systems too to get a full attack on those plasma cannons.

Alright, focus fire on one of the smaller vessel's engines, that one, next to the bigger ship. Concentrate fire on its outside, port, hull after that. Tell our adjacent friend to concentrate fire on its port side also."

He said, not elaborating further on his idea.




OOC:

Ill make rolls as needed
l11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,1,5.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,5.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,1,5.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,1,6.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,5,3.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,4.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,3.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,4.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 17 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,5,6.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 18 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,6,6.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,2,1.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,4.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,6,2.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,6,2.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,3,4.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,5.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,5,3.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,5,2.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,6.  Beams.
11:00, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,3,5.  Beams.
10:59, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,4,2.  Beams.
10:59, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,5.  Beams.
10:59, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 15 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,6,5.  Beams.
10:59, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,1.  Beams.

11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,1.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,6.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,3,3.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,1,5.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,2,2.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 15 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,5.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,2,6.  plasma.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,2,2.  plasma.

11:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,2.  fighters.
11:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,1,3.  fighters.
11:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,5,3.  fighters.
11:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,5,6.  fighters.
11:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,1,5.  fighters.
11:01, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,3,1.  fighters.

In reply to Fate (msg # 15):

The only missiles you have are the 10 Dissident fighters from the Girii warship, and the volley of 20 is dealt with easily.

The first round sees moderate damage, however, as the Particle Cannon tear out two of the heavy turrets from one Gashidda, though the bay plasma is much less effective. The Heavy fighters manage to dispense with the Vilani fighters, seemingly doing the minimal damage possible to disable them.

The capital ships take doding to new levels after thatwith astonishing maneuvers you have not seen before, and you are unable to hit them in the second round. However, the beams find their targets despite firing very precisly at the Gashiddas' turrets. Two have all their turrets destroyed, and the rest have two of their turrets, all containing one Pulse laser, shot out. The fleet, now with far fewer defences against missiles, is now looking vulnerable, and you find yourself cursing that you have so few missiles!

Meanwhile, at the third Gas Giant, the Girii force of a Kidashi, 10 Kargash and 20 Escort Gashiddas arrive.

K, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d13, 4 hits, 36 damage
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r13
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d13, 3 hits, 27 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r5, d13, 4 hits, 0 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 11, r14
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, d11, 0 hits
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r6, 12, 12, d11, 3 hits, 24 damage
Ga, Beams (Fighters), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r10, d11, 51 hits, 1 damage per fighter
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9, d12, 5 hits, 10 damage per turret
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r6, d3
E, Precision Beams, 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r16
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d3
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r9, d3
Sh, Precision Beams, 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r5, d12, 8 hits, 10 damage per turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, d12, 0 hits
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12, 9, 11, d12, 0 hits
Ga, Beams (Fighters), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r5, d12, 51 hits, 10 damage per fighter
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 20m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54
dHP: 54@30
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter , 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 716m, 3x3B, 28P, 19x2P (229)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:139/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x10
dHP: 57/120 (-2Plas), 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 2@30 (- all 4 turrets), 28@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x12 (8 dest, 62 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, 11 at -1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 60 min, 0% refined fuel)

[OOC: Yeah, the idea of being part of a larger force is to help you get familiar with the ways thing can work. Disabling engines is a good way to disable a ship and to break up the formation. However, any precise shot looses the benefit of the size modifier, but also halves the effectiveness of armour and only ever has one hit. However, against a well armoured opponent, it is very useful, especially to take out key systems such as engines. Of course, when you take out the engines, it is much harder to do anything with it if you capture it too...

However, the idea of getting it to crash into the ship beside it is unlikely. Even if the explosions were done just right, the other ship would likely be able to maneuvre. They would have to be at 500m before that became likely to happen too fast to be able to respond, and even at that range it would be pushing it.

The point defences assume all ships are within 100 miles of each other, something quite likely, so unfortunately overwhelming a local point defence is unliklely, unless you can break up the formation. Targeting smaller ships engines would for well for that, however, so precision attacks are probably the way to go for smaller weapons, and perhaps even larger ones with critical targets, but with heavy armour even then you need to roll pretty well in the damage roll as well as the targeting roll! This last round demonstrated how effective it could be against Gashiddas with armour of 90 dDR, but the cruisers with armour of 220 dDR and 240 dDR are goung to be almost impossibly to hit even with precision attacks. The big guns can slowly wear away at them, however, taking out their cannon until you will be able to rush in and finish the job. Fortunately, you are still out of plasma cannon range, so both yours and theirs are not used. Be glad of that, they have a lot of them!]

He cursed aloud to the room and then shouted angrily at the helms man "Keep us out of the range of their plasma cannons! We are going to go around and sweep off their Gashiddas. Let them expend their missiles and our need for point defence first, however." he said.

Thinking best to leave the big armoured ships to the heavier class of vessels, Jack contentded with breaking to pieces the smaller ships first and reducing their numbers, so that the fleet could then focus down the bigger vessels.

"MOve us to the end of the line, where we can safely engage the smaller edge vessels and still be out of direct range of the bigger enemy vessels!" he said with urgency that belied his need for blood.

"When I command it, move out wide to their flank so that their line is right down out sights, that should stop all but the end vessel firing upon us. Relay this information to the ship on the other flank now!

We'll take these fucks, and we'll make them pay for even daring to stand against us


OOC:

So, the idea is now this:

Move to the edge of the line, so we can safely engage the smaller vessles (I assume that smaller faster vessels are on the flank while bigger/badder ships are in the middle of their line).

The purpose of this is that he can safely get closer, without incurring the might of the bigger ships plasma cannons. But a direct close-range matchup of Starshine versus smaller ships means we're likely to win out without taking too much damage.

After we've thinned out that line a little bit, and when Flint thinks it's the best time to do so (Tactics(SPACE)) he will break lines and move out around the enemy line. The purpose of this is to engage them directly in the flank, but keeping the enemy ships as 'in-line' as possible, so that they will obstruct fire from all but the end vessel.

From this perspective, the end vessel will be incurring fire from the front and side, and unable to really receive any help against the 'side firing (starshine) vessel.

https://sketch.io/render/sk-99...6083a6ddc719c73.jpeg

I guess this might work...

12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,6,6.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,3.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,6,5.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 4 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,1,2.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 16 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,6,5.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,1.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,4,3.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,2,6.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,3,1.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,3.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 16 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,6,5.  Beams.
12:02, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,5,4.  Beams.

I think my plasma cannons are out?

Let the fighters engage solely on the 'safe' side of the enemy ship.

12:03, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,2,5.  Strategy.

In reply to Fate (msg # 21):

The next series of engagements was not as spectacular as the earlier ones. The small fighters now dealt with, you try to target the Gashiddas, but now they are ready for it, and the damage is limited. To make matters worse, the heavy pirate cruiser overloaded their power circuits, shutting down the weapons sysyem for nearly half an hour while they tried to fix it, and the enemy cruiser was able to hit the engines of three fighters. Fortunately, they were able to dock before being forced to fall back, and the pirate cruiser that was repairing the power circuits dropped temporarily out of line to catch them, before moving back up.

Starshine was able to move to the end of the enemy fleet, though they are more of a ball than a line. Patch realized that the Kargash, with their two light missile batteries, and the Merishmerr with it's heavy missile batteries, were the real danger, and any vessel falling out of formation would be vulnerable. Dealing with the escorts was going to be easy once the cruisers were dealt with, but the cruisers had to be ended first, and the long range weapons needed to do that. So for now, he was a little frustrated as he was almost on the sidelines while the big boys with long range weapons did the damage. But his time would come...

Yes, plasmas would not be used just yet. Functional, but out of range.

K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r7, d8, 4 hits, 24 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r17,
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r17,
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14, 16, 13, 6, 0 hits
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10, 12, 8, 0 hits
Ga, Beams (Fighters), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d10, 2 hits, 12 Damage
E, Precision Beams, 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r-
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r-, d
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r-, d
Sh, Precision Beams, 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8, 16, 4, 12, d, 1 hits
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12, 13, 7, 0 hits
Ga, Beams (Fighters), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 20m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54,
dHP: 51@30, 3 docked with damage to engines
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter, 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 716m, 3x3B, 28P, 19x2P (229)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:103/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x10
dHP: 57/120 (-2Plas), 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 2@30 (- all 4 turrets), 1@46, 27@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x12 (8 dest, 62 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, 11 at -1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 1 hr 40 min, 0% refined fuel)

OOC: I would hope that 'rolling a stragey roll' and passing it by 5, in general would give me a heads up warning before I maneuvered into a rather unfortunate situation!

:D

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 24):

It did. You are currently in a good situation. Moving to the edge of the group has not diminished your situation, and because of the roll I stopped you from going further, which WOULD have put you in a dangerous situation, and explained why.

You are currently beyond range of their most second most dangerous weapons (Plasmas) and in tight enough bunch to negate their most dangerous weapons (missiles), while able to deal out damage yourself.

They did roll a critical success on the Beam attack, though, and all they could do with it was put three fighters into dock! You, by contrast, have dealt with all the light fighters and seriously inhibited their Gashiddas...as well as taking the plasmas out of one Kargash!

OOC:

Fantastic!

When you say "Put fighters to dock" do you mean they've returned to the mother ship for repairs?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 26):

Exactly! Roll 2 more rounds?

He had moved where he wanted but it wasn't quite as effective as he wished but still enough to make him dangerous.

"Fire on those ships!" he said, hoping at least to some degree the confusion would help their cause. Breaking up their flank could leave their bigger ships open for a flank of their own and he was intending to cause that hole!

"As much damage as possible! Make sure you hit them"







OOC: Even if they're a sphere, I suspect that the 'range' can be managed so that little ships are in range while the bigger ones aren't.

Am I correct in thinking that a successful leadership roll (especially on ship-level stuff) can grant a bonus to actions?

I know for a fact that in 'martial arts'. Leadership (or perhaps it's tactics roll) can bestow a re-roll pool on the people benefiting from the command.

For example, "Roll tactics, pass by 5, there are then 5 possible rerolls for that engagement". If there's not a parallel to that for leadership, (though I really think there is) then maybe I could try the tactics one?


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I presume that the skill of my gunners is 'at least' - 12 (and a 12 to hit)

10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,1,2.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,5.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 16 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,6.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,1.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,1,1.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,3,3.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,2.  Beams.
10:09, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,5.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,1,3.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,2,4.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,1,6.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,3,6.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,1,4.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,4,2.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 15 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,4,6.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,4,3.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,2,3.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,3.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,5,2.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,5,6.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,4.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,2,6.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,2,2.  Beams.
10:08, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,3.  Beams.


Am i actually correct in thinking my plasma cannons are offline?


10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,5,3.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,5,2.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 3 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,1,1.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 17 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,6,5.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,6,5.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,6,2.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,1,2.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,2.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,6,3.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,6.  fighters.
10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 16 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,5,6.  fighters.


The one that got a 3 and an 8 - is likely to be promoted to squad leader. :)
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In reply to Fate (msg # 25):

I have not heard of those rules where tactics rolls add to, say attack rolls. If you can find them for me, and they make sense, then I am happy for it. But I think you are thinking of Mass Combat, where they do apply similar rules. If you board a ship, then the mass combat rules will apply, including risk you take adding to the strategy roll.

The gunners skill is shown below, generally 16, but modified by various bonii and penalties, including range, as shown below. Skill is in bold, but not specifically called, well, anything!


PLasmas are online but out of range at the moment, hence not being used. Be glad, the enemy has 18 of them and heavier armour. You have 16 of them, and long range weaponry!

In a couple of rather underwhelming rounds, the damage done by both sides seems minimal, though one fighter manages to take out another Gashidda turret.

"We are trying, Sir, but at this range we are just chipping away at them. Is there a hurry to risk our lives, or can we do it the slow safe way the Kidashi is directing? At least the gunners get plenty of target practice..."

[ie, you both rolled pretty poorly, either in targeting or in the damage rolls where the attacks were reasonable! In one roll for damage, all 6 dice were 3 or less! They also rolled well in a dodge, the only time your damage was reasonable!]

K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r6, d6, 2 hits, 10 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12, d6
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r15, d6
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d6
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many , 0 hits
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, 1 critical hit, 13 damage
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d12, 3 hits, 3 Damage
E, Precision Beams, 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d12, 4 hits, 4 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r12, d12, 1 hit, 0 dmage
Sh, Precision Beams, 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, 0 hits
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, 0 hits
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 20m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54,
dHP: 51@30, 3 docked with damage to engines
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter, 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 716m, 3x3B, 28P, 19x2P (229)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:86/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x10
dHP: 57/120 (-2Plas), 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 2@30 (- all 4 turrets), 1@33, (-3 turrets, 3x Missile), 27@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x12 (8 dest, 62 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, 11 at -1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 2 hr 20 min, 0% refined fuel)

OOC:

5!!!! Oh wow that is some massive massive penalty - I didn't realise that was the end result.

http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?t=141048 <-------- about leadership.

http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/b...Arts/img/tactics.pdf  <<<<------- Tactics,

I was slightly off point about the leadership thing. But it might work for this kind of engagement, the 'encouragement to fire better' could possibly add a bonus to the gunners' targeting skill?

I'll post something more substantial tomorrow.

He looked at the crew member, and momentarily imagined putting his belt knife through his eye socket and then checked himself.

"Keep on the fringes, do your best he said, sitting back in his chair, considering an appropriate 'task' he could send the outspoken man on as appropriate punishment for his belly-whining.

"Wait until the forward fleet engages before we fully commit" he said, having donned a still-water demeanour.


OOC: I'm not precisely sure what to do about this, other than sit out and wait the battle.

// 1 Critical, 2 hits (3 total)
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,5,4.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,4,2.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,5,3.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,1.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,3.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,1.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,6,6.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 5 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,2,2.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,1.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,3.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 5 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,1,3.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,2,6.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,3.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,4,5.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,3,5.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,6.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,5,4.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,2.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,1.  Beams.
11:29, Today: Goran rolled 3 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,1,1.  Beams.
11:28, Today: Goran rolled 15 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,6,4.  Beams.
11:28, Today: Goran rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,1,6.  Beams.
11:28, Today: Goran rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,6,1.  Beams.
11:28, Today: Goran rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,2,5.  Beams.


// What's the usual pass rate for this? I presume not '5'
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 16 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,6,4.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,3.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,1.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,1.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,1,6.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,6,4.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,4.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,6.  fighters.
11:33, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,1,3.  fighters.
11:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,5.  fighters.

This seems to be just another day at the office...until the enemy cruiser misreads the attack entirely, and leads them INTO the path of the incoming volley from your heavy guns! Smashed by multiple direct hits, the Merismerr is disabled and leaking air, while one of the Kargash cruisers is beaten even worse. In the following round, a second cruiser, badly mauled earlier, is hit again and begins leaking fuel. Your patience seems to be paying off...

[OOC: All targets are shown below. Heavy fighters need 5 or less as well. Just one thing I notice, you had a couple of hits, but not enough to effectively destroy a system when you did hit. It actually might be more effective rolling once per turret, as they can be all aimed and fired together this is also realistic, but it triples the damage, so that a hit will take out a system. It also make less rolls for you...

Yeah, bigger battles are a lot less about doing your own thing and a lot more about hurry up and wait, work as a team and fill your seemingly small role. But that is realistic...you are learning/revising a lot about the combat system without being in a situation where you can be left to make bad decisions based on misunderstanding the system. Once you learn the system, you will be able to abuse it like a real munchkin! See what happens when the enemy critically fails a dodge (1st round, the 'd17' is the enemies dodge, automatic maximum damage!! Critical hit, by the way, is no dodge, half dDR.

Regarding the rolls, the leadership is what I understood it as. Glad we are on the same page now, it can be useful for boarding!

Edit, found the download. You are welcome to use the abstract application of tactics for your rolls.]

K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d17, 4 hits, 104 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r17
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d17, 3 hits, 72 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r7, d17, 3 hits, 192 damage
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many , 1* hits, 10 damage
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, 0 hit
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d14, 3 hits, 3 Damage
E, Precision Beams, 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d14, 2 hits, 2 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d14, 2 hit, 16 damage
Sh, Precision Beams, 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, 2 hits, d14, 2x3 damage
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r many, 0 hits
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 20m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54,
dHP: 51@30, 3 docked with damage to engines
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter, 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 570m, 27P, 16x2P (204)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:-18/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x9 (Major damage at 40)
dHP: 57/120 (-2Plas), 27/120 (Leaking fuel), -72/120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 2@30 (- all 4 turrets), 1@23, (-4 turrets), 1@21@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile), 26@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x12 (8 dest, 62 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, 11 at -1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 3 hr 00 min, 0% refined fuel)
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:09, Fri 07 Feb 2020.

OOC: If we're forward facing a ship's port side, would it be possible to move into plasma range, fire and then move out again before it turned? (or do it from behind)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 33):

You are both driving ships of similar speed and maneuverability. You are looking at moving into range, firing, turning 180 degrees and moving back out of range before they can turn 90 or even 180 degrees? Considering they are using turrets as are you, clearly the moment they are in range of your guns, you will be in range of theirs, so they can let rip at you.

Nice thought, but we are dealing with large ships with turrets, not fighters with fixed guns. Even with fighters with fixed guns, they travel in formation for a reason, to cover their 'blind spots'. So if one could not hit you, another could!

All that would then be represented by the Tactics roll. But with turrets, you are going to be shot at as soon as you are in range...

OOC: Alright, see? Now that makes sense, turrets are independently movable weapon systems with their own arcs. I guess they'd be distributed across the ship though. So for example, if you came in from the back, only 60% of turrets would be able to fire on you, but from the front say 90% would be able to?

I appreciate the granularity might be a little high here for the current situation, but things like that are of interest!

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Jack grinned as he watched their ships vent gas following a series of explosions. "Now that is better shooting!" he said, rethinking his punishment for the gunner.

"Press the attack, focus all beams on the next vessel" he said indicating that the disabled ships should be left for now. Let them suffocate or incinerate, he'd deal with survivors later.

His goal was to inch closer, minimising the amount of beams that could be fired at Starshine, and allowing him to focus one enemy ship at a time - or as best as he could make it.

"I have faith in your gunnery now, make me happy..." he said with a grin.


OOC:
10:27, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 8 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,2,3.  Beams.
// did you say use one roll for each?

10:28, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,5,3.  fighters.

With a couple more rounds you manage to cripple the one leaking full, and a lucky run by the Executive took out the turrets of a second cruiser. The toll is beginning to tell on them as they have lost their command cruiser and 40% of the Kargash, and another 20% of the Kargash have lost their plasma turrets. Just six Kargash with their 12 plasma cannon remain at large, and you are yet to suffer damage. The fighters too are gone, and while the Gashiddas are faring better, all have lost at least half their firepower.

The impatience must be telling as they send yet another 3 waves of missiles.

[OOC: I have done 6 rounds this time to try to speed up this part. How many would you like to go next post?]

Round 1
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r10, d6, 0 hits
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r4, d-, 6* hits, 78 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r12, d6, 0 hits
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 2
K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r5, d15, 6 hits, 24 Damage
E, Precision Beams, 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r7, d15, 5 hits, 20 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d15, 1 hit, 12 damage
Sh, Precision Beams, 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 3
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d10, 2 hits, 12 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d10, 4 hits, 24 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 4
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r10, d10, 3 hits, 24 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d10, 4 hits, 32 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r12, d10, 1 hits, 12 damage
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 5
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r14, d11, 1 hits, 0 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d11, 4 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d11, 2 hits, 56 damage
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 6
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r13, d10, 2 hits, 12 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d10, 3 hits, 18 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d10, 1 hits, 20 damage
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r16
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer



6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 20m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54,
dHP: 51@30, 3 docked with damage to engines
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter, 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 570m, 27P, 16x2P (204)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:-18/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x6 (Major damage at 40)
dHP: 57/120 (-2Plas), 42/120(-2Plas), 32/120 (-Hanger bay), -5/120 (No fuel), -72/120 (-PP), -96/120 (-PP), -2/120(-Sensors), 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 2@30 (- all 4 turrets), 1@23, (-4 turrets), 21@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile), 26@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons (8 dest, 62 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, 11 at -1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 5 hr 00 min, 0% refined fuel)

The battle was going their way, as Jack expected it would and he was happy about it. "Press the advantage, go in, focus down and fire, give them no breathing room he said, commanding his crew to advance and finish some of the more viable vessels. At this stage of the battle he was asssuming that the enemy fleet would focus on their main force and divert little attention to Starshine.


OOC: I guess there's no way to do actions that qould be equivolent of 'Determined Attack()' or something?


Can you please roll for me? (I'm working onsite atm with sporadic internet)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 37):

No worries. I had prepared a whole lot in response, but my computer just crashed and lost it, so I will redo it tomorrow!

OOC: Ugh, that's annoying!

In reply to Fate (msg # 36):

After another two hours of fighting, the last Kargash armed with plasmas is disabled. Only one Kargash now remains, and it's plasmas are crippled, and indeed most of the Gashiddas no longer have more than half their turrets functioning either, being reduced to a single pulse laser each. The ships split up and run in six directions, with 5 groups of 10 Gashidda and the Kargash making the sixth group, all directional vectors at 90 degrees to four other vectors and 180 degrees from the fifth. The Kargash is chased by the Kidashi, and the Enterprise chases the opposite group, along with the heavy fighters to act as escorts. The three Shamshirs each split up with an escort Gashidda each, while the five pirate Gashiddas and an escort take off after the last group.

Since the Gashiddas are slower, it you quickly close to 8,000 miles and, like all the other groups, smash into them and disable them quickly.

[OOC: I can role play if you like attacking the Gashiddas. It will be a one sided contest, though, as you are faster, more heavily armed and more heavily armoured! Roll for attack if you do, including the lplasma weapon this time. They are running for a jump point...]

Round 1
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d13, 2 hits 8 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r10, d13, 3 hits, 12 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 2
K, Precision Beams,   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r14, d18, 1 hit, 18 Damage
E, Precision Beams, 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d18, 3 hits, 54 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r8, d18, 3 hit, 192 damage
Sh, Precision Beams, 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise), 51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 3
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d13, 4 hits, 48 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r4, d-, 5 hits,
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r7, d13, 5 hits, 60 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r8, d13, 3 hits, 18 damage
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 4
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r14, d8, 0 hits
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d8, 1 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r6, d8, 3 hits, 0 damage
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 5
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r10, d8, 2 hits, 20 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r17
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d8, 1 hits, 10 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r15
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 6
K, Beams (Precise)    5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
K, Plasmas, 5x2,  16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
K, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r14, d18, 1 hits, 18 damage
E, Beams (Precise),   5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r-
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d18, 4 hits, 72 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Precise),   8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Beams (Precise), 26x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precise),  51x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer



6G, 76B turrets (444), 2 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC, 20m with fighters

Kidashi Class Cruiser, 8.3 B Solars, 6000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 186
(6G/Move 370, dDR:400, dHP:186, dTons of Cargo Space: 102.5, SM: +11, Crew:290, Fuel:1200 dTons (2 Parsecs))
Weapons: 10x3x Beam, 5x2 Plasma Cannon, 1x Heavy Particle, 10 Workshops, 10 Sickbays, 4 Laboratories
10 x Fighter (Missile), 5 x Ships Boats

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 15x Beam, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
5x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x4
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 6x Beam, 2x Plasma Cannon, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 54,
dHP: 51@30, 3 docked with damage to engines
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

Dissident Fighter, 23 M Solars, 10 dTon Flattened Sphere x 10
dHP: 10@21, docked
(6.1G/Move:2151, dDR:18, dHP: 21, dTons of Cargo Space:0, SM:+6)
Weapons: 1x Beam, 2x Missile, Crew:2

5G, 962 570m, 27P, 16x2P (204)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons, Power plant gone.
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:-18/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x1
dHP: 39/120 (-2Plas),
-12/120(-2Plas), -6/120 (-Hanger bay), -5/120 (No fuel), -72/120 (-PP), -96/120 (-PP), -2/120(-Sensors), 0/120 (-Fuel), -8/120 (-Light MIssile Array), -72/120 (-1MDrv)
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x50
dHP: 2@30 (- all 4 turrets), 1@23, (-4 turrets), 47@50 (-2 turrets, 1x Pulse, 5x Missile)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons (8 dest, 62 disabled)
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, 11 at -1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 7 hr 00 min, 0% refined fuel)

OOC: Sounds good!
Is it standard/common/reasonable practice to board ships?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 41):

Absolutely! How do you think pirates have Shamshirs and Cruisers?

"Alright, lets get these ships disabled and then we can go and take all their stuff he said in a lighthearted way that belied the severity of the slaughter that usually happened when ships were boarded.

OOC:

Will just go and attack the gashidda's that tapered off in the way of the Starshine. He wont care if a couple of them are destroyed, but try and disable ready for boarding.

I don't mind if you roll. I can do it. Beams - I think you said fighters are done for now.I rolle dbeams :)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 43):

You quickly close to 8,000 miles using precision damage to bring one to a halt, and damaging another even further. Meanwhile, your three Heavy fighters have returned to you (fighters from the Gashiddas have accompanied the Executive) and they lock onto a Gashidda each, crippling them, while the escort Gashidda cripples another one with each of it's three turrets, and you plasma turret cripples one more.

Sabre and Destiny do not waste time with the Gashiddas, destroying them all, as does the Executive, before 3 surrender to it. The last Kargash, unable to run, surrenders to the Kidashi cruiser.

Meanwhile the occupants of the large cruiser that commanded the enemy fleet explodes, as does 3 of the crippled Kargash. You suspect they were scuttled, which is common practice in Vilani warfare to stop the victory gaining extra resources.

The only Gashidda remaining in front of you, with no beam weapons left, signals it also wants to surrender.

You have 30 troops on board, 20 living on the ships boat! Gashiddas have about 36 crew total, and Kargash have 102, 23 of whom are troops normally. Before battle damage...


Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-10(range) = 10, 7 hits, d16, 57 damage to one, 22 damage to another
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-10(range) = 16, r9, d8, 3 hits, 116 damage
HF, Precision Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+7(SM)-10(range) = 17, r12, d11, 3 hits, 99 damage per fighter
Ga, Beams (Precise), 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+7(SM)-10(range) = 17, r11, d12, 3 hits, 108 damage per turret
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Starshine 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 12xBeam, 2x2 Plasma Cannon,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure
dHP: 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 12xBeam,  Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks

vs

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x10
dHP: 28/70 (-3 turrets)

Mildly Crippled vessel
-7/70 (-4 turrets, -Comms, -Sensors, -Cargo),

Badly crippled vessels near you
-66/70, -49/70, -49/70, -49/70, -58/70, -58/70, -58/70, -58/70

Kargash Light Cruisers, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x1
dHP: 39/120 (-2Plas), surrendered

Remaining vessels (other than Gashiddas) and their significant damage

#1 -12/120(-2Plas)
#2 -6/120 (-Hanger bay)
#3 -5/120 (No fuel)
#4 -2/120(-Sensors)
#5 0/120 (-Fuel)
#6 -8/120 (-Light MIssile Array)

27 Oct 2177, 6.7/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 7 hr 20 min, 0% refined fuel)
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"PAtch them through..." he said as he grimaced in his chair at the thought of fewer explosions.

"I will cordially accept your surrender. The terms are these: Cut engines, disarm weapons and have you and your crew line up in the cargo hold and prepare to be boarded. Any deviation from these terms will result in your death to a man" he said, giving no air of doubt to the seriousness of his threat.

After that he indicated cutting of the comms and then told his ranking officer "Keep Starshine in close proximity, should any other vessels give us trouble, end them at your leisure. and then walked off to the ship's boat.

---

(assuming whe successfully lands on the enemy ship.

Walking out into the cargo hold..."Who here is in charge?

OOC:

09:23, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,3.  intimidation +4 (threat of death).
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In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 45):

"Yes Sir. I would like to remind you that it is a war crime to kill those who have surrendered."

Sensors indicate that at one of the Gas Giants a shuttle was destroyed after disobeying a directive not to scuttle their ship, so it does not surprise you when you dock (Gashiddas are too small for your craft to land, as they have only a bay, and in that bay is an assault craft already).

Walking through the dock, a young officer identifies himself as being in charge in response to your demand. They look rather scared.

Jack walked past the officer and swung a heavy punch at his face without losing step. "No, I am in charge..." he corrected the man, not even looking back to see the man fall.

He walked up and down the line of captives, inspecting them all and taking his time to observe their fear, revelling in it.

"Let it not be said that Captain Flint is not merciful... but that mercy has limits. If any of you step out of line, lying or attempting some disruption. I'll have every one of you spaced." he offered without even the slightest forming of a smile.

"You! What cargo do you hold here?" he said to one of the men looking like they might be an officer</blue>



OOC: Warcrime, we're pirates! Though that comment did prevent me from shooting him in the face...

OOC: I assume the punch will be successful and unresisted (telegraphic and determined to the face)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 47):

The CO takes the blow, but does not fall. He glares at you, but says nothing.

"Uh, just supplies sir. We are on patrol with the fleet, of course."

OOC: Doesn't Fall!!! goddamn it!
talk about uninspiring!

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 49):

He is a CO, he still was strong enough to command 36 men, so he is not a pushover! Commanders who work their way through the ranks go through this level at some point...

Besides, with ST of 10, you would have needed a solid hit to the head to get a knockout blow in one hit!

Brawling skill 13-7(Targeted attack, skull)+4(Determined) = 10, You can roll, but it will be even more uninspiring if you miss...
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OOC:

Brawling 13 - +4 for telegraphic +4 for determined -5 for 'face' (Martial arts book) - roll to hit is 16
 :)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 51):

Hit to face instead? Sure, but does not result in one punch knockdown...reduced damage.

Will need to check telegraphic too...I thought that would only apply to weapons capable of reach 2...
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In reply to Fate (msg # 52):

Ah, found Telgraphic in Martial arts...an attack that makes your intentions clear before the strike, the opposite to deceptive.

I could say he dodged, rolled an 8, but with a hit roll of 16, it is mute. Your punch swings wide as he moves, missing clearly. Result as previously, ie he glares at you and informs you that there is nothing but supplies in the cargo hold.

OOC: Well, why would he dodge? He's a prisoner at the mercy of pirate captives? Dodging is only goping to illicit something worse?

He is a prisoner of war, not a criminal. In fact, in his mind, you are the criminal. Cops would dodge a thug taking a swing at them...

OOC: You'll love me for this, but I highly recommend this:

Dan Carlin - Hardcore History.

Supernova in the East (it takes a while to get to the PoW bit, as it's in the 3rd episode and they're averaging 4hrs each).

They are fantastic

He's not a cop though is he. He's just been beaten and captured in a space battle by pirates. I appreciate that there are characters whose personal demeanour etc etc would not let them allowed ot be punched by anyone they consider below them, but I'd argue they are very very very few and far between.

In pretty much every POW situation in history, if an enemy soldier started beating on someone, they don't start defending themselves, or fighting back, and have no allies jump to their rescue because they're prisoners and know that they'll get murdered by their captives.

That's true of soldiers, captains, generals, etc.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 57):

Well, actually, the Gashiddas are basically the patrol cruisers of the Viliani. You should expect the situation  to be similar to how US Cops would react if captured by gangland thugs. They would treat Viliani troops from Girii as rebels, but you as pirates or thugs. Given that you are fighting for rebels, they would expect you to abide by Vilani War laws, because you are being paid by Girii. Hence the shock when Gloria did not just a few hours ago in the game time.

Of course, the series you are referring to were talking about prisoners of the Japanese. The Japanese conditioned their prisoners to not resist in any way, but most folk when taken prisoner by folk they regard as civilized they do not expect to be abused, and try to avoid that.

OOC: Well, actually I think the situation is irrelevant, whether cops, soldiers, POWS, gangland members, street fighters, etc. In almost every single case (i'd argue) unless the guy was tapped in the head, fanatical, or thought they were about to perform some surprise retaliation directly after the dodge/etc. then people at the mercy of armed, more powerful others would simply take the punch, or the beating or whatever. Another argument could be made for the 'psyche' of other races too, but otherwise it illicits the following response.


Jack's eyes widened as the man sidestepped his punch, and then he frowned for a moment before reaching for his pistol and drawing it to fire two slugs into the man's abdomen.

(OOC: If successful)

Afterwards, JAck spat on the man and cursed "Imperial scum fucks.... Anyone else want to test my patience?


OOC: I'm not sure what bonus his very fine pistol would bestow on him (+accuracy+2) I'd imagine at least +5

09:12, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,4,2.  Pistol (unaimed shot). // round 2
09:12, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,2,4.  Pistol (unaimed shot). // round 1

Both are hits (over 2 rounds)

I would also presume that if he managed to dodge one or both of thes bullets that the rest of my crew would then subsequently follow orders about "If anyone steps out of line, kill them all".

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 59):

[OOC: You are welcome to decide your response. Generally folk are more willing to surrender if they believe they will be treated fairly, and are more likely to fight to the end if they think they have little choice. Hence the Vilani Laws, much like the United Nations laws today.

Actually, we do need to decide your equipment...they are lacking completely! I have added two fine Gauss pistols to your sheet, the most common Vilani pistol, but you should sort out the rest, particularly as relating to combat! Use Ultra-Tech, TL10, no micro-computers. Computers, nanotech and biotech are basically at TL9 in the Imperium. G:ISW has some pretty clear guidelines on this, so check if in doubt.

Accuracy only gives a benefit if you take time to aim, or have gunslinger, which you do, you you gain skill (13)+4 = 17, since I presume you are firing from within 2 yards. With multiple shots in the same round, GURPs 4 has changed from GURPs 3. You roll once, and hit by as many times as your margin of victory divided by the recoil, which is 2 for your weapon. Hence, margin of victory of 17-12=5, 5/2 = 2.5, round down to 2. Hence both shots hit. His Light Clamshell gives DR45, plus 2 for the skinsuit, which I would so is so light it does not count as armour for DX purposes. Hence, DR47/3 = 15.666, round down to 15. Rolled 8 and 12 damage, so would not penetrate, but would impact like a punch!]

Wearing only the skinsuits worn by most crew with a light Clamshell over the top, the lethality is absorbed by the armour to the torso, but the message nonetheless clear. He cowers, holding up his hands.

"I am unarmed and your prisoner! What are you doing?"

Only a handful are wearing the armour, most appear to be officers. No one is making any attempt to resist, though all seem alarmed by this.
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OOC:
I agree with that! In fact, sorry to be that guy, but I've just come off a 12hr podcast about WW2 and the Japanese involvement in it all the way up to the Atomic bombs. Part of it was that they were brutal with prisoners and generally thought to be absolutely merciless, unrelenting and fanatical by Allied forces.  The last podcast I listened to (episode 3) generally talks about The Malaya and Philliphines campaigns, that fought against British and US forces respectively. And how reluctant Allied forces were to surrender to the Japanese.

A statistic said that if you were captured by german or Italian forces, you'd have a 4% chance of death as a POW. As a Japanese POW, you'd have a 27% of death! those are some big ddifferences.


Jack grinned at the skinsuit and clamshell and shrugged offhandedly, replacing the gun into his holster.

"Move again without my command and I'll put the next one through your face, you understand, scummer?

He said. "As long as nobody else steps out of line, you're all going to be fine. But I'm afraid we'll be taking the ship" he said with another shrug in a "what can you do" kind of manner.

Nodding to his team "Set up a skeleton squad, lock up this lot and get that guy to help you find out precisely what supplies they have." he said indicating one of the other officers.

"We'll mostly be asking you some questions... if the answers are satisfactory we'll drop you off somewhere you won't die to be picked up by imperial forces he said to the captives.

OOC:

The goal now is just to ensure their crew is locked up, put a small skeleton crew on the ship so it can fly with us and take anything of value.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 61):

[OOC: Yes, those are probably accurate. What they do not say is how much more determined Allied troops were willing to fight against the Japanese as a result. Firebombing Dresden was considered about as bad as Nuking Japan twice! Big difference in the response as a result!]

The CO nods at your threat, and the crew is compliant.

It does not take long to round them up. You become aware that the ships heading back to Girii have plenty of room for prisoners, and given that they will be out of pirate hands back there, several of the crew volunteer to help ensure they get there.

The cargo is accurate: supplies and the Assault shuttle. You do find a few valuables (about $50,000 worth) of jewellery in the safe, which you pocket. Otherwise, a small number say 8 troops, a navigator, engineer and a pilot, will be enough with some of the captured crew to fly the vessel back to Girii, where it could be sold or await your collection.

Jack had first considered selling the ship, to see if he could get some good pennies for it. He'd adopted an antiquated way of payment he'd read somewhere, but suspected that many other pirates did the same thing. 2 shares for officers, 1 share for crew always one left over for the ship, for repairs and replacement equipment and such.

He had ordered the redistribution of all supplies they found to the Starshine, excluding anything that wasn't needed or wanted.

Before finding a fence for the ship - he had assumed that Galii would find use for such a vessel - he did contact Silverbeard and ask. "I got one ship here, you want it for the fleet, or are you going to let me sell it to Galii to keep 'em sweet? he said, annoyed that he even felt he had to ask.

He would allow the crew to go free once he found somewhere to drop them off, or a way of leaving them somewhere that they could be picked up with a smug "No hard feelings, eh?" to their crew as he departed.

Silverbeard's policy has always been clear: 15% for the planet (equivalent of taxes), pay the crew, and then keep some. Only keep ships if you ca afford them, only upgrade them when you can pay for it. Generally, many of the captains keep 35% of all cash for that reason, and the crew and repairs gets 50%. As such, most would expect you to sell the first vessel you capture since taking command. You can even sell some of the officers for a little cash, the amount you get increasing with the rank, which is usually higher the bigger the vessel captured.

The Gashiddas are not really warships though. They are more of Customs patrols of Militias.

OOC: He'll sell what he can, as expected.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 65):

You send the Gashidda back as the others round up what they can, capturing several other Kargsh, of which they can get 2 working, sending them back to Girii with the Kidashi to also be sold. Most now lack crews for the next system...

After a few more days, the rest of the fleet will arrive here. Instead of the large cruiser, 5 escort Gashiddas will accompany you to Arsha colony, and 5 will accompany the smaller fleet going to the other gas giant.

In reply to Fate (msg # 66):

The trip through Hyperspace is uneventful, allowing you time to reflect on how things went. You now have a ship that will be sold, and the spoils divided. Crew will be happy, indeed. You have been told to expect that same, but with only one vessel capable of dealing with the Kargash and the command cruiser at a safe range, it seems that dealing with the lighter craft and the fighters is where you can fill in the time while you have to stay safely away from the plasma cannon. Assuming things are similar.

You can't help but wonder though. True, they are Vilani. What works once, they will repeat, ad infinitum until it stops working. But maybe they did not commit as many forces here? But these two planets formed the blockade. Time would tell.

The hyperspace alarm goes off a week later. Your fleet is dispersed a little, but the enemy fleet is still at the planet. By the time they arrive, you find they have added 100 fighters from the planet to bolster their forces, and particularly, their missile swarm. By the time they arrive in range, however, everyone has arrived and you form up in a tight formation, launching all fighters.

Their missile swarm is just not enough. You deal with it easily.


6G, 97B turrets (1164), 1 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 5x Beam turrets, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 4x Beam turrets, 2 Plasma Cannon turrets,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x9
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 4x Beam turrets, Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 2x Beam turrets, 2x Plasma Cannon turrets, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 35
dHP: 54@30
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

5G, 962 1142m, 3x3B, 90P, 20x2P (516)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Major damage at 46)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:139/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2 x Heavy Missile Array,
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x10
dHP: 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 30@70
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x160
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, dHP:1/25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

07 Nov 2177, 6.2/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 0 min, 0% refined fuel)
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"Oh well, now that's interesting..." Jack said looking at the fighters.

"You know what to do, lets put a hole in them that they'll not soon forget, eh?" he said to the crew indicating that they should target fighters first and dwindle them a little.






OOC:

He will sell the ship and the officers, as expected, take what supplies he can (as I've mentioned)

I'm ahppy to roll whateve will expedite the whole ship to ship thing. I'll start getting more in depth when I realise what I can do other than Roll rounds of dice to see if I hit. I think the tactical side of space battles seems to be a lot less involved than gunfighting or close-range/unarmed/melee combat.

So lets just go with cinematic as possible.

22:42, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,4,1.  Beams.

All good. This is a greulling 8 hour part of the battle which sees more than half their capital ships neutralized. Some twice...the large command cruiser was crippled, but able to make repairs the battle has gone on so long! But it is crippled again by the end!

The first four hours had some displays of of gunnery, but a remarkable number of displays of poor shiphandling. Perhaps it was the fact that the Vilani, despite their attempts, were unable to actually close the gap nor did they have the numbers of missiles to cause trouble to the Pirate fleet. Slowly but surely, they fell to the long range guns, with 65 of their fighters going down over the first four hours of the fight, as well as the Command cruiser being crippled. Unable to catch the Pirates, the Vilani opted instead to bunch up, to try to draw the Pirates in to the crippled cruiser, as if tempting them into range of the Plasma Cannons of the Kargash, that actually might be able to turn the tide in their favour, but the Pirates were aware of the plan, and did not fall for it.


Round 1
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d11, 5x2 hits, 18 damage/turret
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r7, d11, 5 hits, 55 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d11, 2 hits, 0 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d11, 8x2 hits, 18 damage/turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 2
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d9, 5x1 hit, 10 damage/turret
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d8, 2 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d8, 1 hits, 32 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r16
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Fighters), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r9, d9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r10, d9
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 3
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r13
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d10, 4 hits, 32 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r6, d10, 4 hits, 64 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d11, 8x2 hits, 60 damage/turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 4
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r9, d7
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d12, 4 hits, 20 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r15
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r6, d11, 8x3 hits, 84 damage/turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 5
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r13
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r10, d11, 3 hits, 33 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r6, d11, 4 hits, 0 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r15
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 6
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r9, d11, 5x1 hits, 9 damage
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d11, 4 hits, 12 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r9, d11, 2 hits, 16 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d11, 8x2 hits, 18 damage/turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d11, 35x2 hits, 18 damage/HF
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 7
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r15
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d8, 3 hits, 6 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r6, d8, 3 hits, 36 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d8, 8x1 hits, 21 damage/turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 8
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r14
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r16
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r9, d5
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r14
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 9
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r5, d9, 5x3 hits, 57 damage
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d5
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d9, 35x1 hits, 19 damage
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 10
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d11, 3 hits, 21 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r16
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 11
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r18
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r16
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r17
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 12
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r-
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d12, 4 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r-
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r9, d, 8x1 hit,  damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r15
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 13
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r6, d8, 5x1 hits, 7 damage
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d15, 2 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d15, 1 hit, 12 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r10, d8
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 14
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d10, 5x2 hits, 44 damage
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d8, 2 hits, 2 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r10, d10, 8x1 hit, 22 damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r13
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 15
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d7, 2 hits, 6 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d7
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r9, d, 8x1 hit, 15 damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r3, d-, 46 hits, 13 damage
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r13
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 16
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d16, 5x2 hits, 32 damage
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r13, d13, 2 hits, 14 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d16, 8x2 hit, 32 damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 17
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r16
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d17, 4 hits, 96 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d17, 2 hits, 128 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d13, 8x2 hit, 44 damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 18
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r15
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d12, 2 hits, 6 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r9, d12, 2 hits, 48 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r14
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r10, d7
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 19
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r15
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r13, d14, 2 hits, 8 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r7, d14, 3 hits, 72 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r9, d6
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r14
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 20
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r16
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d6
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r12, d6
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d10, 8x2 hit, 60 damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d10, 35x2 hits, 60 damage
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 21
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d7
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r14, d15, 1 hit, 3 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d15, 2 hits, 16 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r17
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r5, d12, 4x10 damage
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r7, d7
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 22
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r11
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r13, d8, 1 hit, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r7, d8, 2 hits, 8 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r-
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r14
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 23
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d5
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d8, 1 hit, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r5, d5
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 24
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r7, d8, 4 hits, 60 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r6, d8, 3 hits, 12 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r16
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r13
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer



6G, 97B turrets (1164), 1 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 5x Beam turrets, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 4x Beam turrets, 2 Plasma Cannon turrets,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x9
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 4x Beam turrets, Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 2x Beam turrets, 2x Plasma Cannon turrets, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 35
dHP: 54@30
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

5G, 962 532m, 3x3B, 460P, 10x2P (516)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Sensors gone)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:-8/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2x Heavy Missile Array,
365 Crew, 200 Troops, 60 Flight, 80 Minimum
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons x5
dHP: -5/120(-Fuel), -5/120(-Cargo), -1/120(-1 LMA), -8/120(-Cargo), 40/120(-Power), 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
102 crew, 31 in Gunnery/troops, 60 Minimum
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x30
dHP: 2@24 (-4 turret), 21@44 (-2xTurret, 1 Pulse, 5 missile), 7@70
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons x21
4@6/25, 8@3/25,
67 Dest, 5@-1, 5@-2, 5@-3, 21@-11, 14@-7, 16@-9, 4@-4, 5@-19, 3@-12, 3@-13
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, dHP:25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

07 Nov 2177, 6.2/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 8 hrs 0 min, 0% refined fuel)

OOC: Is perhaps that Leadership over a long task to bestow bonus on something something that could be done here?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 70):

Tactics is the one that can allow for rerolls for all those you have authority over. Your ship, in this case, though I would allow a leadership roll to determine if others would allow you to exercise leadership enough to allow your tactics roll to effect them as well.

[OOC: Simple terms, if you want to allow other vessels to utilize your tactics, roll a leadership roll, then roll the opposed tactics roll. If you win on both, your extra rolls from tactics can apply to other ships too.]

Jack ordered the crew to move in, keeping them at range and engaging in flanking maneuvers to minimise the chances of plasma retaliation or indeed  more than one ship engaging with him at a time. The strategy was like a wolf snapping at the heals of a bigger amorphous mass and hoping to weaken it slowly, relentlessly until he could move in for the kill.

Ferocity and aggression helped when fighting at close arms, but in these ships, he felt patience was the prudent method. If Starshine didn't move closer and present itself as the easiest target, enemies were unlikely to focus weapons on it.

"Disable as many as you can, lets see if we can get a bit more coin to fill our pockets" he said, intending to illicit a cheer of affirmation from those around him.


Towards the end of the battle, he indicated the ships his crew had disabled, as their own bounty and then told crew to ready boarding.


OOC: Okay no problem! I'll roll tactics for good measure, and just use it potentially as a way to try and stand out amongst the pirates.

23:31, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 6 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,2.  Tactics.
// Pretty damn good roll

23:32, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,2,4.  Leadership.
// also pretty good.

// I'm not sure how you'd do it, but pass by 5 seems like a damn good success, and the tactics actually are almost a critical success (pass by 8)

// Fantastic!
This message was last edited by the player at 23:33, Fri 14 Feb 2020.

In reply to Fate (msg # 71):

[OOC: Won Tactics roll by 1. (It is opposed roll, and he also rolled VERY well, lol, that has happened in both threads! In the other thread, they both rolled crits!) Leadership roll means you can reroll one roll every round for you or any ship on your side. Dodge or attack rolls. I have rerolled damage rolls to get some of the zero damage changed!]

The Battle of attrition goes for 14 hours, though the fighters do not last nine. Most of you are tired, but you can tell they are buying time to do repairs on the main cruiser. However, they just run out...nearly. As the Executive slams the last cruiser into a crippled heap, the Merishmerr begins to move off, heading towards the jump drive. The action does not impress any of the remaining Gashiddas, with no chance to escape, surrender before the inevitable barrage of plasma cannons begins. 23 of them are still capable of fighting, though all have lost at least half their turrets.

But what happens on the cruiser is most interesting. The vessels are known to have at least 200 troops, plus additional men who can fight. Whilst each of the pirate Shamshirs can muster 30 men, it is the Executive that has the extra firepower, with 200 men of their own and five assault shuttles, they can transport 120 men at a time. With no escorts, the Executive moves off after her, with Heavy fighters escorting her. At the demand from the Executive, the master wisely heaves to. Then the games begin.

"Well, pirate, you have us. You have humiliated me, but you do not have the manpower to capture my ship."

"Lets will see, shall we? Fire on any of the shuttles, and you are dead meat. Defeat my men, and we will let you jump in return for returning the survivors. That is the best deal you are gonna get, you can be sure of that."

"How can we know you will keep your word?"

"You might be right, we should just blow you apart and salvage the pieces..."

"Well, lets not be too hasty...fine. We don't really have much option."

"Glad you see it my way...Jack, you are as good as any boarding. Can you lead them in? The others can collect the Gashiddas, and you will get as much as them for your part."

Round 1
E, Beams (Fighters), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r8, d18, 5x2 hits, 86 damage/turret
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d14, 3 hits, 24 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d14, 1 hits, 44 damage
Sh, Beams(Fighters), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r6, d18, 8x3 hits, 129 damage/turret
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Fighters), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+5(SM)-15(range) = 10, r10, d18, 38 hits, 43 damage
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 2
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r6, d9, 5 hits, 60 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precision), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 3
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d6
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 4
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r14, d12, 1 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 5
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d5, 1 hits, 3 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r15
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 6
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r12, d12, 2 hits, 16 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 7
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r5, d17, 6 hits, 108 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r10, d17, 2 hits, 128 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r17
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 8
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d9, 4 hits, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d9, 1 hit, 4 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r-
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 9
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d9, 4 hits, 48 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r5, d9, 4 hits, 0 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 10
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r9, d6, 1 hits, 2 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r12, d6
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 11
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r15, d9, 1 hit, 0 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r7, d9, 3 hits, 24 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r16
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 12
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r13, d16, 2 hits, 12 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9, d9
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 13
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d8, 2 hits, 1 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r9, d8, 1 hit, 12 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r15
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 14
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r6, d15, 5 hits, 70 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r14
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r5, d15, 8 hit, 18 damage
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r16
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 15
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r5, d17, 5 hits, 90 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r11, d17, 1 hit, 64 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 16
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r10, d12, 3 hits, 9 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r13
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r13
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r8
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r9
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r3, d-, 38 hits, 21 damage
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 17
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r14
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r8, d11, 4 hits, 24 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r12, d11, 1 hits, 16 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r11
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r6
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer


Round 18
E, Beams (Precision), 5x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r5, d8
E, HPC,              16+3(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 15, r11, d10, 3 hits, 15 damage
E, B Plasma,         16+0(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-15(range) = 12, r9, d10, 2 hits, 32 damage
Sh, Beams(Precision), 8x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r7
Sh, Plasmas, 4x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Starshine, Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r17
Starshine, Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
Ga, Beams (Precise), 46x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r10
Ga, Plasmas, 5x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 12, r-
HF, Beams (Precision), 38x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-15(range) = 5, r12
SM-profile, +5 fighters, +7 Gashiddas, +9 Merrishmer



6G, 97B turrets (1164), 1 HPC, 1 BP, 32 PC

Executive, 1.1 B Solars Upgrade cost, 4000 dTon Cylinder
dHP: 142
(6G/move:370, dDR: 205, dHP: 142, dTons of Cargo Space:56, SM:+11)
Weapons: 5x Beam turrets, 1x Heavy Particle, 1x Bay Plasma, Crew:364, Fuel: 2 Parsecs
5x Assault Shuttle, 12x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Pirate Shamshir, 1.5 B, 1000 dTon Flattened Sphere x3
dHP: Starshine: 100, Sabre: 100, Destiny: 100
(6G/Move:3250, dDR:145, dHP: 70, dTons of Cargo Space: 43, SM:+10)
Weapons: 4x Beam turrets, 2 Plasma Cannon turrets,  Crew:53, Endurance: 0.25dTon/week
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Escort Gashidda 641.7M, 400 dTon Close Structure x9
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:114, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 1.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 4x Beam turrets, Crew:23, Endurance: 12 weeks,
3x Seru Heavy Fighter

Pirate Gashidda 623.9M, 400 dTon Close Structure x5
dHP: 66, 66, 66, 66, 66
(6G/Move:370, dDR:115, dHP: 66, dTons of Cargo Space: 20.5, SM:+9)
Weapons: 2x Beam turrets, 2x Plasma Cannon turrets, Crew:23+7, Endurance: 81 weeks, Accommodation: 41
3x Seru Heavy Ball Fighter

Seru Heavy Ball Fighter: 46 M Solars, 20 dTon Sphere, 10 yd dia x 35
dHP: 54@30
(6G/Move:370, dDR:88, dHP: 30, dTons of Cargo Space: 0.1, SM:+6)
Weapons: 3x Beam, Crew:2

5G, 962 532m, 3x3B, 460P, 10x2P (516)

Merishmirr Cruiser, 3.3 B Solars, 4000 dTons (Sensors gone)
(5G/Move:370, dDR:220, dHP:1/139, dTons of Cargo Space: 36.5),
Weapons:9x Beams, 2x Heavy Missile Array,
365 Crew, 200 Troops, 60 Flight, 80 Minimum
5 Assault Shuttles, 1 Ships boat,

Kargash Light Cruiser, 2.5 B Solars, 2000 dTons
dHP: -5/120(-Fuel), -5/120(-Cargo), -1/120(-1 LMA), -8/120(-Cargo), -42/120(-Power)
 -8/120(-1LMA), -15/120(-1Plasma), -8/120(-Fuel), -31/120 (-Jump), -34/120(-Comms)
(6G/Move:370, dDR:240, dHP:120, dTons of Cargo Space: 31),
102 crew, 31 in Gunnery/troops, 60 Minimum
Weapons:4x Plasma Cannons, 2 Light Missile Arrays, 100 dTon Hanger Bay

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x23
dHP: 12@44 (-2xTurret, 1 Pulse, 5 missile), 2@24 (-4 turret), 9@2 (-4 turrets)
4@-8/70 (-4xTurret), 3@-1470 (-4 turret)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Imperial Fighter, 20 M Solars, 10 dTons

79 Dest, 5@-1, 5@-2, 5@-3, 21@-11, 14@-7, 16@-9, 4@-4, 5@-19, 3@-12, 3@-13
(6G/Move:2650, dDR:33, dHP:25, dTons of Cargo Space: 0), Weapons:2x Missiles

07 Nov 2177, 6.2/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 14 hrs 0 min, 0% refined fuel)
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:46, Sat 15 Feb 2020.

OOC: That back and forth seems very civilised. "We've defeated your ships and are about to send troop assault shuttles to you, if you shoot any of them down we'll blow up your ship but if you don't, we'll have a little scrim and if you beat us at it, you can go free.. if not we tak ethe ship.

That's very very civilised. Almost Age-of-Sail style officer banter between enemies.


Jack smiled at the thought of getting up close and personal. "Don't mind if I do, I have 30 men I can take with me. Any more that can be provided will help balance the odds and make things a little easier on us. he said casually.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 74):

Yep, that is the kind of war the Vilini wage against their own kind!

The 5 assault shuttles depart the Executive, and one each from Sabre and Destiny move out to approach the enemy cruiser. The shuttles switch to laser communications before approaching.

"OK, we got the two airlocks down low, either side of the accommodation and at the forward end of the Cargo dock, the Cargo door and the Hanger door, as well as the airlock behind the bridge. There are six of us, plus yourself. The assault shuttles have 24 men each, and our ships boats, like yours, have 30. Each of the ships boats have a plasma cutter for making a new doorway, but that will decompress certain parts of the ship."

Standard Kit is a Space biosuit (DR15/3*) with Space Combat Helmet (DR60/45) and Heavy Clamshell Armour (DR60) replacing the Bio torso armour, weighing 29 lbs. Troops carry a Gauss CAW with various ammo and hand grenades or Gauss Rifle with underbarrel 25mm EMGL, also with a variety of ammunition.

Each craft also has 2 heavy fire support guys with a Heavy Plasma Gun (relatively new technology here, thanks to AK Enterprises and his Labrysian friends), one Heavy Flamer (used to provide cover!) and 5 plasma torches for opening doors...with a few spare batteries! They can cut through 3 dDR of armour (remember starship armour is decade scale), but will not get through the outer armour plating of a warship. Each craft also carries explosives to blast one hole through the ships side. Just one, though...

OOC: OKay by my count there are 6 friendlies 24x4 + 2x30 troops.

I'd like to run through this but have to head out fo hospital to visit family, so i'll do it when I get back

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 76):

8 actually. 5 x 24 + 3 x 30 (including yourself). But only the ones that get in actually count. You can send an assault shuttle back for more troops once the troops in it have left the shuttle.

Message #9 has the info you need. link to a message in this game

At the most basic level, you need to pick an attacking option and a risk level, then roll tactics.

What you described sounds like 'Skirmish' for the start.


This message was last edited by the GM at 11:11, Sat 15 Feb 2020.

OOC: Aye, Skirmish looks lik ethe right kind of thing here.

Jack spoke on comms to people to assign various shuttles their particular roles, He was to position himself and his squad to set up a forward perimeter along the route closest to the bridge, and put pressure as much as possible while giving opportunities to flank and press from other directions to the others. He spoke individually on comms to the other boarding leaders he thought prone to rashness and aggressive temperament to suggest that they could lead a heavy assault as the enemy's attention would be directed elsewhere, but force them to take the brunt of the resources.

<red>"Alright, we set up, use cover and harry them, we'll buy some time for the others to push and advance before we attack hard and fast to break through a weakened defence.


OOC:

Okay, so for round 1-2 my group will Skirmish while others 'attack' and some 'all out attack' (I'll suggest that the all out attack ones are the other leaders he's convinced would be safe to push hard and fast - mostly because he also reasons that he'll be trying to divert most of their attention.

Once they have pushed hard, from multiple locations and see that theyre are pressed most heavily from those other directions - and committed more resources to them - Jack will press his advantage and push harder to break through and cause havoc in any backlines he comes across, while making directly for the bridge.


If possible:

Full armour,

Assault Rifle with underarm shotgun (GL if that's all there is), pistol, knife, grenade,

/rolls.
16:31, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,4,5.  Strategy.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 78):

More impulsive elements are included in the system, as there will likely be casualties!

Ok, 2 assault shuttles will go to each of the Cargo bay and the Hanger, whilst a third lands on the aft spine of the ship. One of the ships boats docks with each of the airdocks, with yourself nearest to the bridge.

They keep their word, and do not fire upon your shuttles. Charges are laid at the Hanger and the Cargo Bay, and the outer airlocks opened. You can see them waiting in position on the other side of the airlock...

The charges go off in the Cargo bay first, then the hanger and the spine simultaneously. Troops pour in, with resistance in the hanger where they are trying to make use of the turrets on the assault shuttle. But the range is just too close, and they are unable to bring them to bear as your men test the defences and find the gaps they cannot cover.

In the Aft, the 24 that enter there are basically unopposed. Entering into the machinery spaces, they are able to disable internal coms. They report significant battle damage, and you see men being sent from other locations to stop them, as the unarmed crew there surrender without a fight.

Overall strategy of Skirmish, you find that the they have indeed set up a deliberate defense...the key to this is winning the Tactics (not strategy) roll.


Group strength seems to be as follows:

Cargo Door:   96 vs 50?
Hanger:       96 vs 50?
Airlocks:     60 vs 50?
Other:        48 vs 0

                     You    Imps
Position Bonus        0      +4
Tactics            Skirm   Del. Def
Tactics Bonus        +2      +1
Total Bonus          +2      +5
Risk                 +1       0 (You said you were up with your squad, the Vilani commander is in the rear)
Roll                 11      -
Result:              Victory by 1
Casualties:          5%       15%  1 PB shift

For next round
Position Bonus        0      +3
Casualties so far  5% (-1)  15% (-3)

Misfortunes roll indicates no misfortune...

Your men report that this seems to be working well. Impulsive elements are dealt with by the Imperials, so most of the men seem well controlled. Most are injured, not killed. You have been able to take out some of their key defenders with minimal losses.

He liked how it was going so far, some were uncontested and everything seemed to be going out as planned "I Want you to cause as much havok as possible" he told the group that had been uncontested so far.

Then, he called to his men. "Alright, lets push a little harder. You and you go that way, you and you head over there.." and then began to call out commands to press their barricade.



OOC:

Tactics: Attack
Tactics for others: Attack/All-out-attack
Risk: (Jack) +2

01:43, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,2,3.  Tactics.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 80):

You should just pick one overall Tactic for all. It includes some pushing harder and others falling back as appropriate.

The groups have dispersed a little, tilting numbers just a little in your favour, but all groups are now opposed. The enemy simply chose to defend as best they could. Predictable, but effective, and they are able to hold you down as the shuttles depart for the Executive, where another four loads wait to be added.

The Imperials defence stiffens, and they know their ship, so they are able to hold their positions. This is particularly true in the Hanger, where the assault shuttle turrets are added to the troops defences, and the troops there are pinned into various side rooms not only by the turrets but also by the well selected positions of the defenders.

Group strength seems to be as follows:

Cargo Door:   96 vs 50
Hanger:       96 vs 50
Airlocks:     60 vs 35
Other:        48 vs 30

This results in a Troop strength ratio of between 1.5:1 and 2:1 in all cases (not included casualties, as per Mass Combat).

                     You    Imps
Position Bonus        0      +3
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  5% (-1)  15% (-3)
Tactics            Attack   Defend
Tactics Bonus         0      +1
Risk                 +2       0
Total Bonus          +3      +1
Roll                 11      ?
Result:              Tie
Casualties:          10%     10%

For next round
Position Bonus        0      +3
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  15% (-3)  25% (-5)
Total                 -1     -2

Misfortunes roll indicates no misfortune...

[OOC they rolled well. Your rolls are similar enough that you should be a little conservative...options that minimize casualties and increase your tactics bonus work best for now.]

Jack's increase in aggression seemed to not work and he cursed into his helmet. Instead he returned to the harrying that they'd used at the beginning and he'd instructed the teams to long range to whittle down their numbers. Eventually, he recognised, they'd lose enough that they would just not want to take more damage.

OOC:

Skirmish please
Risk +2 for Jack please.

02:17, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,5,5.  Tactics.

// damn dice.

In reply to Fate (msg # 81):

This works much much better (ok, better rolls as well). Not only did your tactics reduce the casualties to zero, but they suffered significant casualties as your men stormed the Assault craft and took charge of the turrets, turning them against them. The defences seemed to be struggling as the officers could be seen running around madly, some getting hit!

Group strength seems to be as follows:

Cargo Door:   96 vs 50
Hanger:       96 vs 50
Airlocks:     60 vs 35
Other:        48 vs 30

                     You    Imps
Position Bonus        0      +3
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  15% (-3)  25% (-5)
Tactics            Attack   Defend
Tactics Bonus        +2      +1
Risk                 +2       0
Total Bonus          +3      -1
Roll                 12      ?
Result:              Win by 9
Casualties:          0%      25%  +2 PB

For next round
Position Bonus        0      +1
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  15% (-3)  50% (-10)
Total                 -1     -9

Misfortunes roll indicates no misfortune...for you!
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:27, Sun 16 Feb 2020.

Jack smiled again into his helmet as he saw the enemy force dwindle, as he was firing from cover. To get a better position, he'd knelt behind some crates and was popping out to take quick shots, mostly suppressive fire that was hitting a good deal of folk.

But for a moment he thought to turn the tides and popped up, took aim at another officer, the highest rank he could see and then popped off a few rounds.

A little more of this, dwindle them a little bit more before pushing hard.

OOC:

Skirmish for 1 more round
Then All out Attack next round.

Risk Jack +3 (for skirmish)
Risk Jack +2 (For attack)

02:35, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,3.  Tactics.

// I think there's no way they can beat my tactics roll now. They have such a big penalty

In reply to Fate (msg # 83):

After another round of skirmishing, looking for attacks of opportunity, the enemy is starting to suffer crippling casualties, and when your attack comes, it is devastating. Your forces smash through the lines of defences on the bridge the hanger and in the cargo bay, crushing forward as the last defenders surrender. The commander is found with a critical injury suffered halfway through the fight (picked the wrong time to roll a 6!). You have suffered 4 critical injuries, 3 dead, and 7 with serious injuries that are most likely to survive.

The crew have just gotten the vessel spaceworthy, and with the troops down, they do not resist. The assault shuttles, having already arrived back at the Executive, stand down the extra men.

Cargo Door:   96 vs 50
Hanger:       96 vs 50
Airlocks:     60 vs 35
Other:        48 vs 30

                     You    Imps
Position Bonus        0      +1
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  15% (-3)  50% (-10)
Tactics            Skirmish  Mobile defence
Tactics Bonus        +2      +1
Risk                 +3       0
Total Bonus          +4      -8
Roll                 10, 8u   ?
Result:              Win by 14
Casualties:          0%      30%  +3 PB, skirmish cant gain though

For next round
Position Bonus        0       0
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  15% (-3)  80% (-16)
Total                -1      -16

Misfortunes do not visit Jack...

                     You    Imps
Position Bonus        0       0
Ratio Bonus          +2       0
Casualties so far  15% (-3)  80% (-16)
Tactics           All-out-at Mobile defence
Tactics Bonus        +2      +1
Risk                 +2       0
Total Bonus          +3      -15
Roll                 11, 6u   ?
Result:              Win by 18
Casualties:          0%      40%

Jack removed his helmet and headed straight for the bridge, in passing their commander, he leaned down to the man looking him direct in the eye. "Good fight, but Jack Flint has never been beaten, and never will" with that he pressed his gloved hand into the man's wound and then smeared some of the blood onto his chest plate after taking a moment to taste its irony metallic flavour. He then stood, and stepped over the critically wounded man and made for the bridge.

"See to the troops, find a cargo itinerary and search the ship for anything of value.

Leave their injured to bleed... the price of fighting against me." he told one of his officers.

On the bridge Jack announced the ship was captured. "No more running, no more fighting, everyone should now just be good prisoners and do as they're told. I'll offer you all the same deal I offer others.

I take the ship and anything I want on it. We ransom officers and people of value and if you're all well behaved you shall be returned to some place that the Imperium will find you. Any one stepping out of line will be strapped to another randomly selected member of the crew and spaced.
he offered generously.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 86):

The battle over, the fight has seemingly gone out of them. After less than 2 hours, the ship is in your hands.

Your own injured are transported back to their ships, and crew dispatched to fly this vessel.

The fight has been long. The escorts take about 6 hours to recover. For their part, the sailors are offered by the force commander the optio to return to Girii, if they help in flying the captured vessels, or accommodation on Arsha. The colony, which originally was populated by over 10,000, is largely deserted except for a small number of military from Lemrukiri, and the folk would be well suited to make new lives there.

The battle at the other Gas Giant is also well over, but they took some damage and only departed a few hours ago, expected to arrive here in a few days time. Five fighters are also on their way back, though such a long fight is indeed grueling, so they are not expected to present much of a fight on return.

You do manage to go through and gather 81 crippled fighters. 23 Gashiddas are actually capable of flying, the other 7 scuttled after the crew was picked up.

Of the Kargash, the three most badly damaged were scuttled before they were warned of dire consequences if they continued that course of action. The other 7, though with some damage, are all able to be made jump capable.

It is going to be a busy week for the engineers before you jump anywhere...your ships refuel as you stay on guard, by which time the other group has likely arrived.

07 Nov 2177, 5.9/7 dTons of supplies
Seru (Time in system: 1 week, 100% refined fuel)

OOC: A pretty good haul!
so overall, our fleet is now what?

What do we have option of selling?

IT seems to me that there's a 'surge' in the ships us pirates have. As the newly captured stuff don't have captains of their own, is it a thing where each captain might end up commanding a small task force of ships?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 88):

Possibly, but you still have to get it out and sell it. Your men are going to be stretched pretty thin, and if attacked, you are not likely going to be able to utilize the ships in combat. Wherever you go, you are going to have to take risks. There are really three places they could be sold:

-Girii, via Seru. 2 Jumps, but there is a big risk of significant hostile forces at Seru, out for revenge!
-Iishuni, via Ugemiriika. Also 2 jumps. There will probably be hostile forces at Ugemiriika, but they are likely to be significantly smaller than at Seru.
-Argon, via 2321. This system is not on Vilani charts, so there is a low risk of hostiles. But, it is not in Vilani jump drives either, so you need to make special jump tapes to get there, which has risks of jump malfunctions with it. They also may not pay as much, since they would be scrapping the Gashiddas.

Of course, the other issue you will have will be crew to fly them. Gashiddas need a minimum of 12, Kargash need 60 and the Merishmerr needs 80. So with 23 Gashiddas, 7 Kargash and a Merishmer, you need to find 776 crewmen. You are struggling to get more than 300...

Known Costs:
Converting Captured Gashidda to Escort Gashidda: $M500*
Converting a captured Gashidda to a Pirate Gashidda: $M480*
Converting a captured Shamshir to a Dissident Shamshir: $M900*
Converting a captured Merishmerr to the configuration of the pirates: $B1.2*
Sale of a Captured Gashidda: $M150 at Girii
Sale of a captured Shamshir: $M800 at Girii (New cost $B1.2 )
Sale of Kargash, est $B 1.2   (New Cost 2.5 B)
Sale of Merishmerr est $B1.4 (New Cost 3.3 B)
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OOC: Well ther's no reason we can't hide a couple of them somewhere, right? So hide a bunch of them, and then take one or two out at a time?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 90):

With enemy troops at the planet? Good luck with that...

OOC: Out of those ships, which could Jack reliably sell to fund himself and his crew? I guess they'd be split out between the pirate fleet.

Easily though should be able to make a cool billion.

Could we sell the ships to Girii?

Also, any chance I could roll to 'know of Duke'? And see if ic an send him comms to see if he wants to come work with Jack. That kind of engineer would be very good when converting large numbers of ships.

Also,  What would likely be the response if we used say a small crew of Pirates, to officer a crew of captives. Perhaps giving them some incentive to get home alive, unharmed etc. (I know I will prob have to roll for this.

Also, in terms of cargo/valuables, how much do we get from that?

Jack considered the problem. They had a wealth of stolen goods that needed fencing and moving around. Until they could get rid of a large portion of it, they were quite vulnerable.

"Put me through to Silverbeard.

Silverbeard, we're pretty vulnerable with all these extra ships. We'll need to fence them as soon as possible. In the meantime, I'm going to assign my crew to run some of them, and see if any of our prisoners want to volunteer in return for safe passage back to Imperial control.

If you have any people that you can sell these vessels to, I'd appreciate their contact, otherwise I'm going to be looking for people to offload a bunch of these. Before any imperial counter attack is forthcoming.

We can get a good few billion for this stuff... The start of a new little empire, eh?

You could sell them all, but bigger ones have better selling power. Message #89 has not only who will buy them, but also a rough estimation of what they are willing to pay.



Duke is Terran, and currently situated on Argon.



That is quite plausible if you are heading back to a Vilani planet. You would want at least 1/3 Pirates, and a few extra sailors so the pirates could be free to just keep an eye on things. But you would need pirates in key positions of CO, Navigator, Pilot and Engineer, plus 3 troops to keep things in order, so a minimum of 7 for the Gashiddas.

They have very little cargo of valuables. Probably due to the fact that most merchants keep well away from the area, so the blockade has been effective. Mainly just supplies and extra missiles. And now fighters.

Jack relayed the options to Silverbeard wondering what his thoughts on selling the ships were. "Any thoughts on where we should fence these ships. We'd get the best deal at Girii, but might run into some folk there

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 95):

Silverbeard is at Lone Pine, and there is no FTL communication. The commander of the Executive suggests taking them to the naval base (Second option), taking as many of the original crew as they can control.

JAck Nodded Those were also my thoughts, there's no reason that anyone would even necessarily know that the ships were undermanned, and so a smaller force is much less likely to engage a losing battle.

he offered before commanding his crew to distribute personnel to oversee willing prisoners in return for good treatment and a soft landing back into imperial hands.

OOC:

We'll go with the 2nd option, keep a tight formation and alleviate the lack of crew as best we can.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 97):

Many of the sailors willing to accept the deal that they get returned home if they assist in flying the ships to Iishuni. You will still need all of your available men to make it happen, but you can get all ships flying that way. Just.

Your overall fleet:
Executive
Sabre
Destiny
Starshine
5 Pirate Gashiddas
9 Escort Gashiddas (5 from Girii)

Captured Vessels
1 Merishmer
7 Kargash
23 Gashiddas

Also at the other Gas Giant

Excaliber
Madame Fourcade
Boone
5 Escort Gashiddas from Girii
Captured Vessels
2 Shamshirs
5 Gashiddas

They are about a week away...do you advise waiting for them?

OOC: Will wait for people, yes, bigger fleet basically is less likely to be attacked - and given the fact that they're not marauding around and not going to be 'around' for a while doesn't give enemies enough time to muster agasint them

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 99):

Whilst true, one big issue you will have is with refueling. Generally it takes a few hour to skim a full tank of fuel, and then you need to process the onboard fuel, which can take many more hours!

I think Gloria is nearly ready to go as well. We just need to see where she is going.

Well, I mean we can fully refuel while waiting for the new fleet, right? Then it's just a case of waiting for them to refuel for a few hours. If we're talking in 'weeks' then a few extra hours for refuelling wont be so bad.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 101):

Absolutely. I would assume you would do that. But at Ugemiriika, if there is a hostile fleet there, that will be more concerning.

OOC: That's a fair point, however.... just because there's a hostile fleet there, it doesn't mean a battle 'has' to take place.

I mean our fleet is pretty huge, I would imagine that their fleet would be significantly smaller - and would mean that given opportunity they'd run, rather than get smashed to pieces. They, afterall, don't know we're working on skeleton crews.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 103):

Quite correct. They are just as likely to crap themselves and jump...hopefully before one of the captive crews gets a message out, or they recognize the ships as theirs and decide to check what is going on. All stuff that needs to wait to be seen, once I see what the other fleet is doing!

Hell, even if they fight, you would still have 2 cruisers, 4 Shamshirs and 20 Gashiddas...without the captured ships.

OOC: A gambit worth taking :)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 105):

Ok, since both groups are joined lets jump to the other thread, Excaliber!, for now to save double posting.
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In reply to Fate (msg # 106):

They are separated again now...

Your crew enjoys the chance to spend their new wealth, and it is probably a month later they are talking about Lone Pine again.

You understand Gloria has some legal issues, but they sound very complicated.
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After taking his fill of amusements and restocking, Jack decided it was back to Lone Pine for another profitable encounter or six.




OOC: In terms of upgrades to the ship, what is on offer? Faster engines, more powerful weapons? more armour?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 108):

Not much can be done for the ship, but the small craft can be optimized somewhat. Feel free to browse through the Gear Available. AK do have an office on Girii...the AK ships boat for 51 million would allow carriage of 40 troops instead of 20 in the current military ships boat.

To increase, you really need to go out and capture ships yourself. That is where the money is...

Current date is 5th Jan 2178 by the time you depart from Girii.

OOC: How much would we get back for shelling the current ship's boat?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 110):

Probably about 20 to 25 mill.

"Alright, lets see if we can get a new boat. Find somewhere to sell our current one and see if we can find any new, green recruits. I'm sure our frolicking and frilling in local bars and other 'establishments' will seed enough of the locals to want a piece of the action.



OOC:

Jack will buy a new AK boat, and sell the old one (basically ot have the cost of it) and then look for some new recruits, to fill in the extra space.

Ideally they'll be looking for some people whoa ren't just dead weight and are skilled enough to do things when not boarding.

A sergeant/master at arms would be nice though. Whom Jack will personally select.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 112):

The cost of recruiting an extra 20 men, with training and equipment, is $k 324, and the cost to change the ships boat comes to $4 million.

Please start using the Players Vessels thread to record what you do with funds in future, or I will have to assume it is all spent on wine and women by you and your crew! Right now after your purchases and paying wages for a month, you are assumed to have nothing saved....

OOC: 4 million!

Well, that gives us 1.796 billion leftover to save for a rainy day.


Jack put out a request to the crew, about anyones that had business dealings in the past, or may have had some entrepreneriual pre-pirating experience.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 114):

Ok. How much was distributed to the crew?

There are a couple of ex-merchants in the crew. Exactly who are you looking for?

OOC: I Think distributed to the crew should be roughtly a 'year's' worth of wages.

I Can't imagine that'd come to much more than a million or two - and save a large portion of money for supplies and stuff.

Anyone asking questions about the rest of the money, it will be going back into supplies and additional ships for our fleets. And rainy day funds for our next R&R sessions)

Every member will also be reserved 50% of their lump sump to be 'saved' for when they leave the crew.


Also would like some crew with business acumen to step up - for investing the money.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 116):

Ok, there is one guy who was charged with fraud who then ran away and joined pirates to avoid charges...He has Merchant 14 and accounting 14.

Please give an accurate breakdown of the cash provided for you then.

OOC: So the goal is this:

to provide him with a set of funds that he will invest into businesses and (stocks?) if there are any available. The goals are threefold:

 - have return on income
 - have stronger ties to the planets/companies that we invest in
 - establish a network of contacts, that might offer us better deals on things, or information.

We have 1.79 Billion roughly.

We can provisionally say:

"We'll give you 100 million" and then "use it to establish a team and invest.  Jack wants regular reports on how it's doing, but ultimately, the goal is to increase the money, attain some regular income and establish those strong links with people.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 118):



This was your return from the last trip. Usual shares are 50% for the crew, and 50% for the ship for pirates. Please indicate how much you want where.

Costs so far: New ships boat and troops: $M 4.324

That leaves you with just $1,495,676. Please indicate an accurate breakdown of funds, rather than just throwing numbers around which seemingly will soon exceed the initial amount!

AK(Girii) is a local company that produces weapons and is showing strong growth at the moment. They might be interested in an investor establishing an office on Lone Pine...

OOC: Ah right! I guess my accounting was a little off :) We can do that. I'll post properly  tomorrow.

Well, actually re-reading it, i don't quite follow.

Lets say 1.8 billion.
that's.   1800 000 000credoola. - 5million (for the new boat from that)
          1795 000 000

If you took 50% off for the ship itself, then that's still a hunk of change. Prob enough for the whole crew to retire on? I might be missing something though.


Anyway, back to our regular broadcasting :)


IC:

Jack sat with his crew member, and was trying to suggest things to the man that were ultimately beyond his ability. He knew about investments, and trading and merchanting of course, but just not with the detail or granularity that would accompany a regular bussiness man, or trader.

"What I want, is for you to manage the money I give you and invest it that will be beneficial to us all. If you think this company AK is looking strong, and whose patronage (of sorts) could get us better deals on weapons, then I'll accept your view and trust you to be the expert in the matter

He lingered and then leaned across the table and poured another glass of some brandy he had taken from one of the other ships "I know there's no miracles that happen, I am not expecting millions, but I want more back than I put in whether that comes in dollars, information or contacts he said.

Up until this point, he realised he had never offered a warning to the man committing fraud against him but had decided early on, warning him would be like a small dog barking at a passing car, vulgar and ultimately pointless. The man likely knew Jack's reputation, and consequences of crossing him.
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In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 120):

It is a huge chunk, but you are starting of with the wrong sum consistently...that might explain why your maths is off! Not sure where you came up with 1.8 billion...

"Sir, I have looked over various investments. Possibly the best investment for us is the following AK mobile base.

AK Ball Remote Base, 4.2 B Solars, 5,000 dTon Sphere (62 yard dia.)
Lacking in power, this is designed as a mobile base for remote systems. It has a comprehensive refining, smelting and manufacturing system, and can survive on half rations indefinitely, though this is naturally not good for morale. Able to scan surrounding systems and map the system it is in, it also has a respectable force of 20 modular fighters and good armour. Using probes from the missile launchers, it is capable of monitoring a new system as well as refueling cargo vessels that come past.
(0.48G/Move:370, dDR:200, dHP: 124, dTons of Cargo Space: 84.5, SM:+11)
10 Workshops, 10 Medbays, 4 Laboratories, 1 Survey Array,
1 Smelter, 1 Robofac ($1.2 M/6t /day cap, Mini-Miners can collect 12 t/day raw material)

A cheaper option we could sponsor outright would be the

AK Ball Asteroid Base, 610 M, 1,000 dTon Sphere (37 yd dia)
Laboratories and a Survey unit make it a capable and cheap base, capable of moving to new systems as needed. The 5 mini-miners are capable of collecting 10.5 t of trade goods per week, after refining, or of providing the smelter with raw materials for more advanced trade goods. The Base can keep up with nearly Mini-miners, and given the amount of time they spend outside the base, the other three are often in the hanger.

Trade Items able to be produced by Base: Heavy Metals, Gemstones, Industrial Crystals,
     Special Minerals, Lanthanium
Trade Items able to be collected by Miniminers: Industrial Metals, Radioactives, Light Metals

(2.1G/Move:370, dDR:50, dHP: 67, dTons of Cargo Space: 31, dTons of Fuel: 200, SM:+10)

Again, there are some technologies the Terran traders are reluctant to part with, so they are unwilling to sell us one of these, but they may be willing to drop some of the food manufacturing technology they are worried about.

Despite the drawbacks, partly purchasing such a base would provide a very useful mobile base of operations that would enable processing of captured goods as well as repair of vessels. As such, the returns would partly depend on us, but even if we were not able to provide much, this would provide raw materials from remote systems such as Lone Pine, something which is always a profitable business."
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Jack rubbed his hands together at the prospect.

"This sounds like a good plan then, lets invest. Having resources like this available and opportunities for resrouces is just what will help. Plus Lone Pine getting the extra support will no doubt be thankful.

<red>I'll give you control of the funds you need, spend them wisely. Let us just say that continued success in this area would make you indispensible to my crew, and all the benefits that come with such a lauded position.. he said with weightedness to his words indicating the appeal of such a position.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 122):

[OOC: Ok, so $M 750 given as crew reward, and around $M 745 (after the ships boat upgrade) invested.

I am not so fussed how individuals spent their share, as most would be on paying debts, wine and women! And maintenance/upgrades of gear, etc. Assume all have Good quality gear after that.]

"Sir, I have made some inquiries about an export base by AK. They have come up with the following at our request:

AK Escort Asteroid Base, 1.5 B Solars, 2000 dTon Sphere (46 yard dia.)
This includes a smelter and manufacturing facility capable of producing up to $120,000 or 0.6 t per day, whichever is less for particular refined goods, with the miniminers collecting 12 t per day of raw materials.
(0.48G/Move:370, dDR:200, dHP: 96, dTons of Cargo Space: 253.5, SM:+10)
Weapons: 27x Beam, 3x Missile, Crew:107
Accommodation 135 plus 10 in low berth, 10x Sickbay, 5x Workshop, 4x Laboritories
Endurance: 2 Weeks/dTon, 1 Hanger Bays, Capacity: 100 Tons
3x Ships Boat (Fuel Skimmer), 1x 100 person Survival Vessel, 10x AK Miniminer,
5 Ball Craft (1 Bomber, 2 Fighters, 1 Transport, 1 Recovery, 1 Freighter)

We are able to put up nearly half for this base, with a suggested location of 2207. That way it can serve as a forward base of operations, with a freighter regularly making the trip back to Lone Pine with the goods produced and pillaged. It could plausibly even manufacture fighters there, though a single Ball Recovery would take about 8 months. Spare parts, on the other hand, might be vital, as might selling fuel."

Alright, make it so.. he said, agreeing with the plan.

For now, lets see if we can hunt ourselves some more ships! he said with a light cackle.

OOC:

Aye, I guess Jack won't have too much interest in telling people how to spend their money, but will offer them opportunity to put money forward to the investments.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 124):

About $50 million is put towards investments, with many buying land on Lone Pine instead.

Where are you headed to next?

OOC: literally tryin to find myself ont he map!
blood hell.

"Lets find ourselves to a highly trafficked sector, see what we can come across..." Jack said to the helmsman.

He was happy that the crew had upgraded, spent and was raring to go. Plus their extra 20 crew would make boarding much easier.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 126):

Highly trafficked sectors would be from Nakim to Shakiimi to Gadarur. Of course, recent pirate success there mean they arre also well guarded, taking away guards from nearby sectors.

A base in enemy territory will likely bring a swift military response, though, and would be ill advised.

Jack said Lets head to one of the neighbouring sectors to Nakim, where there might be slightly less patrol ships. We don't have to engage anything, just see what's around and see what we can do.
he said casually, looking down at the map on the nav computer and picking out a system he thought might be least patrolled.


OOC:
13:15, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 5 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,1.  Tactics.

Good roll!

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 128):

On the star map, knowing stuff would be strategy, while tactics is used in combat with a small number of ships. However, using the roll, which I assume you would, you gather the following information from other crews, experience and Girii.

Kadardiir and Kuniinra are heavily guarded, as this has long been pirates access routes into the region. Forces at Garuumim have recently been increased due to the loss of a high ranking noble and a shipment of arms there in recent times, and there is a full cruiser squad at Nakiim and Shakiimi. Coreward of Shakiimi is less strongly patrolled, and recent activities by Girii have hired Terran scouts to chart the uncharted regions up to Aiish Subsector, Magyar 2102, but they have not yet returned. Right now, the area up to 2207 has been charted, offering a way around the 'double K blockade' at Kadardiir and Kuniinra.

5th Jan 2178

OOC: Unless i'm being retarded, and I may well be, those numbers are off the top right of the map, and I can't see those sectors.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 130):

From lone pine, that sounds partly right. The corridor to access is top left from Lone Pine, outside the border (red line), but the region that they are suggesting is to the right of that. The map should scroll to make them visible.

OOC: are we talking about a map on a site? or the main game map?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 132):

I am using the Traveller RPG website, with the time line set to Interstellar wars.

OOC:

Ah okay
https://travellermap.com/?p=54...ains=1&milieu=IW

Lets head to 2207 see if we find anything there.

I finally found it :D

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 134):

It is a seven week trip from Girii to 2207, by which time it is the 24th Mar 2178. The binary system has two gas giants and two barely inhabitable worlds, the only atmosphere is thin and tainted by high CO2. But it could well support the new base when it is completed.

2207, 9.55/12 dTon of supplies, 24th Mar 2178

That sounds like a plan, though it'd be better to have a supporting planet that can be use to grow, or support the base in general.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 136):

A ball Survey craft may be purchased instead of a fighter in order to find such a place. Of course, the base has only started construction as you only ordered it recently, so by the time it is built (about a year) a more suitable planet may have been identified.

For now, it is just you there!

Well, we can manage that for now.

Lets scope out this place, for our brand spanking new base, eh? See If there's anything interesting in the area" he said, indicating that they'd stop to adjacent sectors too, to identify any good areas for a base.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 138):

Unfortunately the only neighbouring systems you have charts for at the moment are the systems you used to get here and the systems within the Empire...though you could do a planetary survey, you are not set up for that.

OOC: Alright, bugger it, lets go get into a fight. The least populated area that Jack thinks will be in that area, it doesn't even have to be a ship, a small settlement that we could assault would be fine too.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 140):

While Kamurira has a population of just 3,000 (a small mining colony), it is also your gateway into the region. Narshe has a prison colony, but there is no gas giant to fuel from in the system. Menushim is a larger centre, with 30,000 people, and is probable the local hub, while Pininnarku has a small colony of 1,000, mainly farmers. Girimi and Nurru, with 400 and 500 million, are major industrial centres, supporting the shipyard at Karikmir.

Jack thought about perhaps making some deals with the mining colony and decided to head there. He would consider reaching out to them in a diplomatic way first, suggesting that piracy had increased in the area, and with diverted military vessels focusing on the most highly trafficked areas of the sector, the mining colony might indeed be left to the wolves.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 142):

The first jump is to Kamurira, a binary system with 3 gas Giants. Inside the inned gas Giants orbit is a small barren mining colony of about 3,000. As a frontier colony, it may have some defences. Which planet or star (an unusual jump target due to the risks, but valid nonetheless) do you jump to?

OOC: just to the mining colony

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 144):

You come out of hyperspace with an enemy Shamshir and two Gashiddas dead ahead, 160,000 miles ahead of you!

Oh well, I bet we can't take on all of these ships. So lets just keep at a distance, and prepare to jump away should they decide to engage.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 146):

"Sir, they have only 12 pulse lasers and 33 missiles between them. We can do this easy!"

OOC: oh that makes him sound stupid.

Jack had played the crew right into the palm of his hand. "Oh you wish to fight? he asked, presenting the appearance of scandalised shock. What of the rest of you? Do you wish to fight? Take these ships and their hard earned money? Perhaps have a go at their women folk? he said, laughing loud at his own joke, he'd never directly forbidden the abuse of prisoners, but in reality had never cared to pay much attention to it. It was a pirate's right to take what they took, however that manifest.

"Is that what I heard? From you too? Assent!?" he pointed at another crew member as the energy in his voice raised, encouraging the assembled crew's response and eagerness for more plunder.

"And do tell me, my good man, what would you spend your thieved money on? Women? Booze? Or a lovely home for your and two little brats to run around, with a nice garden and a fence? he said adding more humour to his tirade. "Or perhaps we should blow them into molecules and have everyone fear our name, once our earnings have been taken... he said, rousing the bridge even further.

---

"Arm weapons, prepare to engage he said with a smile.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 148):

The crew is a bit taken  aback initially.

"Well actually, booze and women sound pretty good..."

Then, when your tone becomes more aggressive, the take heart and jump to action stations.

OOC: Usual tactic is to close as close as possible, using beams for precision attacks until the plasmas are within 10,000 miles... though plasmas are effective against Gashiddas out to their maximum range. You are initially 160,000 miles away, and can close at 20,000 miles per round if they are running away, which they will try to do after you shoot down their first salvo.

Jack stalked around the bridge with a smug look on his face and ordered the hot pursuit. "Shoot their engines, just keep firing at them... we'll give them opportunity to surrender" he said before nodding to the pirate scum in charge of communications.

"I am Jack Flint,  you may well have heard of me, I recently took part in decimating and plundering a fleet of yours, you may have heard of it..." he paused for the added dramatic effect before continuing.

"... if you surrender, we'll just take everything of value. If you refuse and make my men more bloodthirsty than they already are by fighting, not a soul will remain alive."

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 150):

Roll to hit first. At what range, and on what ship do you open fire? You can roll once per turret, or just once per weapon type to hit.

2207, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178
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OOC: Aim for the closest one, then the furthest one. Fire as soona s they enter range.
13:10, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,4,3.  attack 2.
13:10, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,4,3.  attack 1.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 152):

You open up on them at maximum range. Despite hitting, it soon becomes clear you will need to be more precise with your shots to penetrate their armor, but getting too close may make it too dangerous to launch fighters, as their armor is not as thick as yours.

But it is clear you will have to either get closer or start using precision shots. For their part they attempt to withdraw to a jump point, not bothering to fire at this range. You are now at 45,000 miles, and closing at 20,000 miles per round.

Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+8(SM)-17(range) = 11, r10, d8,1x3 hits, 0 damage

Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+8(SM)-16(range) = 12, r15, d11,1x3 hits, 0 damage


Shamshir Destroyer Escort, 1.2 B Solars, 1000 dTons
(5G/Move:370, dDR:160, dHP:100, dTons of Cargo Space: 26.5),
Weapons:6x Pulse, 15x Missiles,
90 dTon Hanger Bay, 2 Ships boats

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x2
70/70, 70/70
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,


Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178

"Alright, we've warned them and they're still running. Move closer and start making targeted shots to disable them! Once we've disabled  the Shamshir, just fire everything you have, at will, to destroy the others. he said, knowing that they really only had enough crew to perhaps effectively man one other vessel. THe big one was a good and viable target.


OOC: Use precision shots, closing range on the Shammy, and then once it's disabled or in a state to surrender or be boarded, focus everything on the other ships, aiming to destroy - at the weapons commander's leisure.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 154):

Closing for the next round, you manage to destroy 2 turrets on the Shamshir, while the plasma cannon targeted the Gashiddas. Unfortunately, the smaller craft proved sufficiently agile to avoid the rounds.

Current range is 25,000 miles. What range do you want to close to? Plasmas only do full damage less that 10,000 miles, but at that range pulse cannons have a chance of doing preciion damage to you.

Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-14(range) = 6, r6, d14,1x3 hits, 6 damage
Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+8(SM)-14(range) = 11, r10, d7,


Shamshir Destroyer Escort, 1.2 B Solars, 1000 dTons, lost 2 turrets
(5G/Move:370, dDR:160, dHP:76/100, dTons of Cargo Space: 26.5),
Weapons:4/6x Pulse, 11/15x Missiles,
90 dTon Hanger Bay, 2 Ships boats

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x2
70/70, 70/70
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,


Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178

"Move to the maximum range of our plasma cannons and fire from there. Precision shots with the beams" he said


OOC: will jus tbe doing plrecision shots but staying outside of their plasma cannon range. If some of the ships get away, it's not such a big deal, ideally destroy all but one of them.

Edited
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In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 156):

You may want to edit that. You are the only vessel with plasma cannons. Shamshirs and Gashiddas only have pulse lasers and missiles. Check your vessel stats in the players vessels thread...

OOC:



Could you explain this please? I don't understand it.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 158):

I am just reminding you of weapons rules. They are here, in #5.

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Your ship details are here, in #7

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As you get closer, the range penalty for both of you decreases, making preciion shots more likely for both of you. Basically close in fights are generally shorter, riskier bloody affairs.

Edited

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 160):

You keep your distance, and the exchange of volleys continues, though with the efforts to hit weak spots with the laser weapons, only the plasma cannons actually connect. The first round damages one Gashidda, burning off the sensors. The next round, and the undamaged Gashidda tries to protect it, it itself takes massive damage as two volleys smash into the hull, tearing apart the bridging structure and breaking the ship in two with the second volley. The reactor, hit with molten plasma, overloads and explodes, leaving an expanding field of debris where the brave little vessel was. Motivated by the display, the second Gashidda dodges all fire from the plasma cannons in the next round...

Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-14(range) = 6, r9, d11, 12, 10
Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+8(SM)-14(range) = 11, r11, 8, 9, d12, 10, 7, dam 44, 2x84


Shamshir Destroyer Escort, 1.2 B Solars, 1000 dTons, lost 2 turrets
(5G/Move:370, dDR:160, dHP:76/100, dTons of Cargo Space: 26.5),
Weapons:4/6x Pulse, 11/15x Missiles,
90 dTon Hanger Bay, 2 Ships boats

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x2
26/70(Sensors damaged), -168/70 (Dest)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178

Open a channel he said, genuinely impressed by the act of heroism of the other Gashidda.

"Your comrades should be commended for that display. Surrender now and save any more unnecessary deaths. Shut down, surrender and prepare for boarding and nobody else will be harmed.
he offered, generously, he thought.

"...Continue this farce at the cost of your own life.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 162):

"Indeed they should. It would be a tragedy for their lives to have been forfeit in vain."

The smaller craft begins to break away from the larger vessel, travelling at about 90 degrees. Range for this round will remain the same, as you are assumed to be equidistant from both, assuming you are remaining 30,000 miles from the larger vessel, unless you want to do something else, but range will otherwise increase by about 40,000 per round after that.

"Fire! Disable that ship" he exploded as he stepped up next to the helms man.

"Get right on top of it!"

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 164):

{OOC: Any rolls made on behalf of your ship you are free to roll yourself...I only do so if they are not rolled when you post an action!}

"The Gashidda? Aye sir.."

Unfortunately the Gunners are not up to the task, narrowly missing the small craft as it darts away, separating from you.

"Perhaps we should set the three heavy fighters onto it sir, and we continue hunting the larger vessel?"

Which vessel do you want to continue to pursue? The fighters will take a round to launch per fighter, so 3 rounds to launch all three, and they are more vulnerable to Pulse laser rounds...but still pretty resilient.

Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-14(range) = 6, r7
Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+8(SM)-14(range) = 11, r12


Shamshir Destroyer Escort, 1.2 B Solars, 1000 dTons, lost 2 turrets
(5G/Move:370, dDR:160, dHP:76/100, dTons of Cargo Space: 26.5),
Weapons:4/6x Pulse, 11/15x Missiles,
90 dTon Hanger Bay, 2 Ships boats

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons x2
26/70(Sensors damaged), -168/70 (Dest)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178
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Jack nodded "Do it he said affirmatively, and then patted them an on the shoulder for his suggestion.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 166):

As the three heavy fighters are launched, both ships target them. But both vessels are busy dodging furiously, so they barely hit the smaller craft. While some of the Shamshirs shots do, they are ineffective and do not even look like piercing the armour. Unfortunately, the dodging is so effective you are unable to land a shot either, making the round somewhat ineffective.

The next round is a different matter for the Gashidda though. The Seru close to 25,000 miles of the vessel firing on it as they do. The rounds tear through the lightly armoured vessel, and while each does minimal damage, the number of hits sees the vessel leaking air badly and disabled, and one of the runs is halted to avoid the complete destruction of the vessel.

The Shamshir too is hit several times as your ship closes a little, but the plasma cannons cannot seem to penetrate the armour at this range. You crew urges you to get closer to really fry him...

Round 6
Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-14(range) = 6, r14
Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 11, r10, d6
Heavy Fighters launched


Round 7
Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-14(range) = 6, r10
Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-14(range) = 11, r9, d6, d14, 2x2 hits, 0 dam per hit
HF, Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)+8(SM)-14(range) = 14, r10, d10, 3x3 hits, 15 damage per hit


Shamshir Destroyer Escort, 1.2 B Solars, 1000 dTons, lost 2 turrets
(5G/Move:370, dDR:160, dHP:76/100, dTons of Cargo Space: 26.5),
Weapons:4/6x Pulse, 11/15x Missiles,
90 dTon Hanger Bay, 2 Ships boats

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons
-19/70(Sensors damaged), -168/70 (Dest)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178

Jack smiled as the punctured holes in the smaller vessel start pumping air out into the void of space. "Good shot" he said and then took a step forward.

"Follow the Shamshir, pull closer and fire plasmas. I don't care where you hit them, as long as it encourages them to surrender. As for the other ship, let them consider the error of their ways while their air runs out... he said with ice crystallising on each precise word.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 168):

You close to 6k miles, and despite the precision beam all missing, from both sides. However, the plasma cannon, despite dodging like experts, one salvo connected. It was all that was needed...tearing the craft apart at this short range, and nearly destroying it.

Round 8
Beams, 4x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-10(range) = 10, r13
Plasmas, 2x2, 16-1(sAcc)+2(targeting)+9(SM)-10(range) = 15, r10, d7, 1x2x2 hits, 184 damage
Heavy Fighters launched
HF, Beams, 3x3, 16+2(sAcc)+2(targeting)-10(range) = 10, r10, d7


Shamshir Destroyer Escort, 1.2 B Solars, 1000 dTons, lost 2 turrets
(5G/Move:370, dDR:160, dHP:-108/100, dTons of Cargo Space: 26.5),
Weapons:4/6x Pulse, 11/15x Missiles,
90 dTon Hanger Bay, 2 Ships boats

Gashidda Patrol Cruiser, 440 M Solars, 400 dTons
-19/70(Sensors damaged), -168/70 (Dest)
(4G/Move:3250, dDR:90, dHP:70/70, dTons of Cargo Space: 51.5),
Weapons:3x Pulse, 9x Missiles, 3x Sandcasters,

Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178

"Ah what a pity, they should have surrendered. Bring us about and see what we can do about fixing that Gashidda" he said

"Can we get it into a working condition?" he asked one of the engineers.

OOC: I assume the shamshir is beyond repair for now at least?

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 170):

"We might be able to sir, but with the other ships pretty badly smashed, there might be some parts we need that we may not be able to get. We would have to take a good look..."

Kamurira, 9.2/12 dTon of supplies, 01 Apr 2178

"Alright, prepare teams to search the remains, see what valuable things we can find, see if it's repairable too..." he said. "Let me know when you're ready. If there is a need for extra manpower, I'll lead one of the teams"

The remaining ship's crew evacuate in rather short order. Their ship has significant damage, but with the planet 500,000 miles away launching 50 fighters at the same time as you send your team across, they decide against destroying their own vessel. The fighters will be able to launch missiles in 100 minutes (5 20 minute rounds).

Will take it round by round. You can dock and board next round...

"Before we dock, finish off those fighters" he said before exiting the bridge.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 174):

You would usually send the ships boat to dock, rather than docking yourself. Since you have 3 Heavy fighters and 4 Beam turrets yourself, you will need to roll point defences.

Normally, you may assume a roll of 11 and if you could destroy all the missiles with a roll of 11, then don't bother rolling.

Your skill is assumed to be 16+2(sAcc)+2(computer)-2(missile profile)=18. (range and SM effects =0 for point defence only) You hit 1 missile per 2 points you exceed your roll by, so a roll of 11 means you hit 4 missiles per weapon. You have 12 + 3 x 3 = 21 weapons, which can deal with 84 missiles without rolling. These guys are launching 100 missiles (50 missile fighters launching 2 each).

Hope that makes sense...

OOC: I think so aye - we can do it that way, and the ship can act as Point defence.



12:47, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 17 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,6,5.  point defence.
// damn.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 176):

Ouch.

The first swarm of missiles are totally missed, as they slam through the point defences, destroying the Gashidda and the ships boat that was trying to capture it. Two missiles also strike the Starshine, destroying a fuel tank and reducing your Jump to 1 parsec. You will not survive another strike like that...

Options: Run. You have the same speed as them, and if you run, they need to get within 60,000 to hit you. Since they are at 150,000 miles, they will not be able to do that. Once you have the fighters back aboard, you will be able to jump, but only 1 parsec.

Fight, and hope for better point defence rolls next round! You are damaged now though, so that could be fatal...especially if they try to follow orders and keep their distance.

Jack raged as he stormed back into the center of the bridge "Fire everything! kill them, close and fire!

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 178):

"They are not close enough, sir. And they are launching another salvo. Do we close, and hope we can shoot down all the missiles?"

There may be some fear in his voice, but he is doing his best to conceal it.

[OOC: Roll point defence if you choose to close!]

00:42, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,6,1.  point defence.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 180):

You set course for the enemy fighters, getting to 90,000 miles before they have realized, and match your speed. By the time the missiles arrive, they are coming fast, but your defences are prepared. You manage to shoot them all down, this time. Unfortunately, they are now aware of your intentions, and have matched speed with you, meaning you are no longer gaining ground on them. You anticipate they have another 10 rounds left...

OOC: Can I roll tactics to see what I think would bebest?17:24, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 12 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,6,4.  Tactics.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 182):

One of the crew members, a member of engineering, has been in the corner tapping away on a computer for the last 30 minutes.

"Sir, I calculate we have less than 1% chance of destroying all those missiles. However, if we reverse directions, we can out-run them. As long as we are at least 60,000 miles away when they launch, if we run at 6G then the missiles will self destruct before they reach us...although with variations in processing, we might want to allow a few extra thousand miles. I would say 70,000 miles to be safe, but since we are at 90,000 miles, that is do-able. Then we just need to work out how to refuel...

Jack growled and then nodded "Pull back, full speed. And make sure you finish off the other ships while we ret... make a tactical withdrawl

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 184):

"Aye Captain."

The pilot wastes no time spinning the craft around, and keeping it out of the reach of the next swarm of missiles launched. The disabled ships were well and truly destroyed by the missile strikes earlier, but a few beams strike at the wreckage as you pass, and the missile swarm self destructs when they reach the limit of their range soon after.

Keep distance from them, increase it and lets make a tactical withdrawl. If they keep pressing us, then we can decide about turning to face them

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 186):

"Right, sir. We will head for the jump point at the Gas Giant a week away. That would not be a great trip in a fighter..."

Jack laughed and nodded. "Aye, make way, we can lick our wounds later..."

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 188):

You recover your remaining fighters and head back to the gas giant. The fighters follow for nearly 12 hours, bust since Imperial fighters have no life support, they are forced to turn back. As you approach the gas giant, the lone Gashidda there leaves, and you arrive at the gas giant unopposed five days after arriving in the system, and are able to refuel. Where is your jump destination (system and planet please.)

Kamurira, 8.95/12 dTon of supplies, 06 Apr 2178
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OOC: To GM

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 190):

So heading to 2207?

[OOC: Yes, Lone Pine is the planet where the pirates are based, and Girii is a major planet where they are working on building an alliance with. Both have no shortage of intrigue, and being landed would make sense. There is also the option of the star Base being established, and the new colonies further out are great opportunities if you want planetside exploration of a new planet. Just let me know what sort of thing you are looking for.]

"Take us to 2207, let's head home for a little bit. We can see what information we can gather on these imperial shits and see if we can find some more precious cargo..."

OOC: toGM

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 192):

It takes 7 weeks to get back to Lone Pine, by which time you have repaired your ship. You get news that there are preparations by Girii for a major attack by Imperial forces from Shululsish.


28 June 2178, Lone Pine, 6.15/12 dTon of supplies

Jack decided it best to put word into the fleet pirate lord and indicate he'd returned to the area.

"I heard that an imperial fleet might be underway to Girii for an offensive? Is it true? Is there any more intel on it?" he asked the man, though he'd already sent out some of his crew to see what they could find out about the offensive.

He expected that the offensive might break a defensive blockade and initiate a ground attack on the world, presumably to capture some of the leadership buildings of the place - though at this point everything was speculation until he had more information. At least Starshine was back in fighting form, he mused as he ended the call.

Either way, Jack wanted to head to the planet and make contacts, with all likelihood of impending doom at the hands of an imperial fleet the man estimated his value to people on the surface would be much enhanced.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 194):

"Absolutely. Silver beard is taking a group to Girii to bolster their forces. You are of course welcome to join in. They offer a good share of the spoils."

[Despite the battle having being fought, there is some room for you to decide your involvement. If you want to be part of that, I can skip fairly quickly through the fleet action, where you would be assumed to be acting with the fleet unless you say otherwise.]

"Tell him i'll meet him on the surface..." Jack said.

At least if he was on the surface he could perhaps kill two birds with one stone, garnering support and establishing the contacts while still getting a cut of imperial spoils.


OOC: He'll go to ground, i think. I'm a little more at home with 'ground /personal' fighting over starship stuff and actually he can still probably make some contacts while down there.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 196):

At this stage there is a lot of starship combat to happen, and then a drive and capture of the starbase (starved into surrendering) before any ground war on Lemrukiri. Do you want me to give commentary on starship combat and jump to there?

OOC: that'd be good yea

maybe we could just use the mass combat rules for the battle? Just to reduce the overall resolution. If not, i can just give an overall strategy that Jack will employ

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 198):

Yep. I will take a few days and come up with a strategy.

The trip to Girii, then with the fleet to Seru, before the victory there, then following on to Garaanis, where you participate in the drive before the base finally surrenders on the 17 Mar 2179. It is generally a long boring campaign detailed in the intelligence available thread, with a few brief periods of activity dispersed with weeks of sitting around.

Arriving at Lemrukiri by the 25 of March, 2179, you are ready for action. The planet has been under siege since 10 Dec last year, but they are growing their own food. More direct action will be necessary, and troops are being organised.

Initial forays are to be light raids. You will be given 100 men of good quality. I will have to come up with a good way for you to choose the focus of your men... thoughts?
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OOC: You know, this game is always catch up for me. The siege, we're defending of offense? Indications so far made me thing it would be the defending part of a siege, but if we've just arrived and siege is already underway, presumably it'd be "blow them ships apart and break its support lines"

As for the fighting, close quarters is better, i think - if there's an option

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 200):

When you first came, the Giriian fleet (your allies) had control of space already, and they have maintained it while you captured the Military starbase at Gaaranis. You have now returned to the planet to help capture the planet. That make sense?

OOC: alright thanks!

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 202):

You can pick up to 72 men in 3 G-Carriers for the initial raid. Your target is a communications station deep underground. There may be some armoured cars defending. Budget is $200 worth of troops.

Riflemen (TS: 640, $60 K raise, $12K maint) x10 men, F, Rec

Anti Tank Guided Missile crew (TS: (1920), $45k raise, $9k maint)x4, (Arm)

Mortar Team (TS: (800), $25k raise, $5k maint)x4, Art

Infantry AA (TS: (800), $37.5 K raise, $7.5k msint)x4, (Air)

G-Carrier (TS:800, $2 mil raise, $80k maint)x1, Air  Arm, Cv, F, T1

Possible enemy units:

Command G Carrier (TS: (400), $2M, $120k maint), C3I

Medium Tank (TS: 1600, $300k raise, $15k maint) x1, Arm, Cv, F

Recon (TS: 160, $25k raise, $5k maint) x1, Cv, F, Rec

Armoured Car (640, $120k raise. $6k maint)x1, Arm, Cv, F, Rec

ATV, Light Truck, etc, eg 4x4 (TS: 120, Vehicle cost, $3 maint)X1 CV, T1?

Laser Tower (TS: (400,000), $60M raise, $2m maint)

(to raise or maintain?)

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 204):

To raise. You are not actually raising them, but recruiting them from among the pirates in orbit. This just represents limited resources.

OOC: Can't raise G carriers as they're 2 mil each
I guess the wisest option is:
2x infantry
1x AT Infantry
1x Mortar

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 206):

Correct. G-carriers are assigned to you. You have 3.

You are being tasked with raiding an outpost that has an underground missile bunker (basically a heavy missile array). It is believed that 2 Imperial Rifle units defend the site, but they are well dug in. A light mountain squad is situated nearby with 10 G-Carriers, but they are 1 hour away. You will have fighter cover...

Details preparations at this point.

OOC:

Okay the plan is this:

They have a heavy missile array - so we need to get in quickly (i presume it's mainly meant for anti-air/space). The G carriers will move forward with the infantry, to provide heavy armour support for the infantry. This should give us ground superiority over the 2 infantry units that are defending the array.

The mortar team will help to focus and supress the enemy's position while infantry and armour move in.

The AT purpose is just in case the G Carriers (enemy) arrive before we expect, they can provide some support to our G carriers.

They can also provide some demo-ordinance to take out the array, should it not be viable any other way.

Get in quick, with full suppression from the mortars/GCarriers (are these ATV or Tanks?), focus on smashing up the array and then get out with the AT/GCarriers providing cover.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 208):

Sure. Just so you know, G-Carriers are considered light armour, and most infantry units will have rockets and grenade launchers that will take them out pretty quick. There is some suggestion to reconsider from the officers under you in using your only way to get out on the front line straight away. Especially if they are being used to carry demo ordinance...

But you are right, the heavy missile array is designed to attack starships. It does it well, and is poor against smaller craft, but will hit them if it gets a chance.

Are which one ATVs or Tanks? Not sure I understand this question...which ones are you referring to? The enemy Infantry units? G-Carriers are G-Carriers, and are detailed in the Gear available thread...

What are you doing about Intel/recon?

OOC:

There were no elements available for recon, as far as I could tell. I guess the traditional way would be a scouting team. (I'm not sure how many men are in each element) but if they could spare a recon team of 2 people from each element, we could send them as forward observers and have the lay of the land, plus they could provide anti-infantry overwatch.

G-Carriers, ah I thought they were kinda tanks at first then maybe considered em to nbe ATV (Armoured transport vehicles, like an APC - i meant APC)... but maybe now I Can see that they're capable of flight.

I think the best way to distribute the teams is perhaps have

- 2 recon teams
   - forward observing
   - overwatch
   - intel

- 1 infantry element advancing on the ground

- 1 infantry element spread across 2 g carriers for mobility, getting into areas more quickly and get rappelled into the area
- AT element coming in with the infantry.


Obviously, this is my best guess - if the array can target G carriers, then keep them low perhaps?

It's also an option to take the AT team on the Gcarriers to get them in quickly (quicker than walking) and just blast the array than have a ship come in and bombard the area.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 210):

Each rifleman unit consists of 10 troops, and are considered recon units, so yes, they can be broken up into smaller units to gather intelligence. Teams of 5 would be quite suitable.

With hostile infantry guarding the array, pretty sure you will not be able to hit it by direct fire without coming under very heavy attack. Indirect attack by mortars would work better if you can get close enough, but they may have mortars of their own.

You also need to decide what time of day you attack and how long you give your recon units to gather information. Your G-Carriers are easily detected by defensive sensors, and that is why many Vilani units still use wheeled or tracked vehicles.

What risk modifier do you take, between -3 and +3? This effects the tactics roll, as well as the risk of personal injury!

OOC: Jack leads from the front!  at least +1 or +2 maybe

Send the recon units out at night, a good number of hours ahead, and then attack just before day break!

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 212):

Your initial intelligence indicates that the forces are bunkered in around the heavy missile array situated in mountainous terrain. Give me a reconnaissance roll to see what else can be learned. This is rolled against the average of Intelligence Analysis and Tactics/Strategy.
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17:24, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,2.  IA/Tactics.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 214):

Your initial recon indicates that there are at least one medium tank, plus a heavy gauss machine gun emplacement on a pass overlooking the entrance to the compound, in addition to the two units (20 men) of riflemen. Unfortunately, they were discovered by a patrol (It was a tie).

Time to choose an attack tactic. They will get a +5 defence bonus for any defensive strategy. You have +3 due to air (the G-Carriers) and +3 for Artillery superiority. Please confirm the risk level for each round.

Vilani Forces: TS 4480, Arm superiority 1.11:1, Defence bonus: +5, Casualties: 0%, Total: +5 (defensive only)
Your Forces:   TS 5520, Recon superiority 1.5:1, Artillery: 5:1 (+3), Air: 5:1 (+3), Casualties: 0%, Total +6

TS Ratio: 1.23:1, They have chosen Deliberate Defence (+1), surrendering initiative (ie giving you the chance to choose your defence). They get a total of +6 to their roll...

OOC: gonna get fucked.

I don't know precisely what the 'calls are' but I think something like 'cautious attack' would work best in this case.

The goal is to have the mortars suppress the machine guns while getting AT into a position to take out their tank.


Also: we get +3 +3 == +6 and they get +5 +5 == 10, so don't they get a +4 bonus? or +5 with deliberate defence


I actually don't have the mass combat book available at the moment.

But lets just see how it goes!

17:52, Today: Jack 'Patch' Flint rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,2,4.  IA/Tactics.
// pass by 5 - not a terrible roll.

In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 216):

You are doubling things. Just take the totals! Despite them having two tanks, your men are better trained and they do have the gear to deal with tanks!

Vilani Forces: TS 4480, Arm superiority 1.11:1, Defence bonus: +5 (reduced to +3 by deliberate attack), Casualties: 0%, Strategy: +1, Risk: 0, Total: +4 (defensive only)
Your Forces:   TS 5520, Recon superiority 1.5:1, Artillery: 5:1 (+3), Air: 5:1 (+3), Casualties: 0%, Strategy, +1+1(artillery sup.), Risk +2, Total +10

They choose deliberate defence, you choose deliberate attack. Nice choice...

You rolled 9, skill 14+10=24, hence 15 under.

You don't know their skill, but I can tell you the margin of victory was 5 in your favour, so they actually rolled better than you, but your bonii brought you out on top!

           Loser’s    Winner’s    Winner’s
Margin   Casualties Casualties    PB Shift*
4-6         -20%       -10%          +2

Hence, their defensive bonus is now reduced to +3 for the next round. They take 20% casualties (-4) and you take 10% casualties (-2)

Now to check for injuries. Your misfortune roll was 10% causalties, for 6 or less, plus the risk factor, so 8 or less.
09:09, Today: Fate, on behalf of Jack 'Patch' Flint, rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,6,1.  Misfortune roll, 8 or less. 1 over, near miss!
09:09, Today: Fate, on behalf of Vilani Commander, rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 5,3,1.  Misfortune roll, 7 or less. he stayed safe in his bunker...

Note that while your risk factor nearly got you injured, it added 2 to your margin of victory and resulted in additional 5% casualties! Note that the casualties really do mount up. Strategies that reduce casualties, such as Skirmish and Mobile Defence (not useful if they are not attacking) can be very good long term strategies! Of course, a very nice roll and an indirect attack can finish this quickly, but a bad roll might mean it is not in your favour!

The Vilani forces once again employ a deliberate defence strategy, treating this as a siege and calling for backup!

Vilani Forces: TS 4480, Arm superiority 1.11:1, Defence bonus: +3, Casualties: 20% (-4), Strategy: +1, Risk: 0, Total: 0 (defensive only)
Your Forces:   TS 5520, Recon superiority 1.5:1, Artillery: 5:1 (+3), Air: 5:1 (+3), Casualties: 10% (-2), Strategy, ?, Risk +2, Total +6

Note that each round takes 15 minutes. Their light mountain squad with 10 G-Carriers and 100 men (10 units of Riflemen) will now be here in one hour, or after 4 rounds. That is the real risk!

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