Schooling was a little longer than basic training, but much more intense than Kohrs had expected. He has a new platoon to be integrated into, all seasoned soldiers. The platoon is broken down into squads, which were expected to pull the weight of an entire infantry platoon in the field, and worth an entire company in a campaign.
Physical training, for strength and endurance start on day one and last through to the end of training. Weapons training and advance weapon tactics [
You may unlock a weapon Option] are part of your training. Some of the finer points of indirect fire are taught and you realize how lucky you were during your short exposure with it's execution. Who ever took your fire support request was very understanding in getting you through that experience. It's at this time that you earn your wings in the air, and... water [
You may unlock a Pilot Jump Pack] as you learn how to be part of the Skye Ranger's Pathfinders [
You may spend 15xp to Scouting Specialty (does NOT expend an Untapped Potential Slot].
After training you're posted, and operate as a unit with the men you trained with. While you are part of a larger Platoon, and often posted on a planet together, it's with the six other guys in your Squad that you're often deployed with as a unit.
When the dust settles, after your tour of duty, you have another stripe on your arm. (
You make Sgt. and gain another 25xp) It's a mixed blessing, due to a snafu in the chain of command somewhere the squad was stranded in the field without support. You got your field promotion after Sarge bought it, which was made permanent after the campaign rapped up.
As the events wind down, Kohrs has a choice of assignments to decide upon...:
His unit has performed their role well and earning a reputation for the good work they're doing. Talent and skill means harder assignments. These assignments sometimes have uncertain goals that may or may not make sense to him.
He's in line to lead his own Squad for operations, of a Black nature. Operating to the benefit of the Skye Protectorate and of course... the greater good of the Commonwealth.
The Platoon Lt. is due a promotion, and will be looking for a new XO, to help him run things. You could put in for that position, conceding leading the squad, to helping an officer lead the platoon.
Eight years of service to the Skye rangers is enough. He's seen, and personally done, enough killing to muster out before someone decides to body bag him into retirement.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 22:03, Thu 30 Nov 2017.