WriteFaggotry and character sheet updates welcome.

Infantry recruitment welcome.

I didn't get to blow anything up, so 1/2 of personal objectives done

looking back I should have shot a rocket into that wall they weakened to the south of us, the blast would have killed the ones diging it out.

Oh well, I'll have time for glory later

Also I semi edited my character

Sup OC!

To those who forgot:

irc://irc.rizon.net/skirmishquest

Meaning, Server is Rizon and channel is #skirmishquest. Someone yesterday mentioned making an actual registered channel, too, so, uh. Yeah.

www.mibbit.com for no-install client.

woo.

Also, I'd be pleased as punch if someone could make me a Betsy sheet, but she only has +1 to mov, so it's no biggy.

Next planned upgrade is to the spikes, or something to make digging easier, if we're gonna be in these tunnels for a while.

>>13029199
That's usefull as hell to me, thanks man

Weird, Orbital, and I have been talking about the whole ranking/upgrading thing, and we've come up with a new system.

From now on, getting a new rank does not equate to kill counts. Rather, it will be dependent on your performance, actions, and participation, and will be awarded by your respective CO. Upgrades (levels), however, will still be dependent upon kill counts.

So essentially, you can get two upgrades, but still remain at the recruit/private rank.

However, those of you who currently hold a rank still get to keep them. Because that would be a dick move to demote you guys after your actions.

>This was done because of some confusion regarding multi-class ranking, and the fact that it would be odd if we had like 10 sergeants running around.

>>13029250
So what can I do with my two points sir?

Skirmish Quest, right when I'm about to go out for hours?

The solution is obvious. I must bring my computer and wifi with me.

>>13029250
I honestly think the best way to do it then is to flat out tell us who is upgrading. Because I'm not sure.

>>13029250

Maybe we should get a few more intermediate ranks in there? Something like:
>recruit/private>pfc>specialist>lance corporal>corporal>sergeant

Walker, in order to prompt a rearrangement of fighting forces you will need the following.

At least [1] Lieutenant to supplant as Field Commanders
At least [1] Sgt. who will act as squad leaders for their Squads.
Below SGT. Rank is Corporal who maybe pending SGTs. should they fall in battle.

And among corporals are private 1st class, or specialist [spc] ranks who are experienced veterans

all new recruits begin at private-

Squads can be as few as three units-

======================
[Lieutenants]
-
-

[Squad Name]
[SGT]
[Corporals]
-
-
[Pvts]

Also, the kills required for upgrades are as follows:

Infantry: 5, 10 (special. class opened), 15, 20 (master class opened)

Armor: 10, 20 (special. class opened), 40, 80 (master class opened)

Also, each base unit class has it's own upgrade path. This means that kills in one unit class only goes towards that upgrade tree, not any others. So for instance, Player A gets 4 kills as an Anti-Armor, and 2 as a Rifleman. The 4 kills as the Anti-Armor go towards that class' upgrade path, and the 2 go towards the Rifleman path. Only when that player gets 5 kills as one specific class do they get an upgrade point for that class.

>>13029347
We have a list of all the special clases and so? Also does anyone have the naval unit sheet?

Might run this IRL with friends

>>13029369

Sorry, the special/master classes will be available once someone actually gets there. So far, the only two available are the Ranger [RR] and the Machine Gunner [MgR], which so far are only available to Wolf and Hawkes, respectfully.

>>13029403
Quite alright, quite alright.

>>13029369
Spec classes are made up on the fucking spot.
no no im kidding

i make them as their roles are necessary. we burn through so many concepts that it will pretty much be that much more worth it when they do happen.

MD
>Mortar Team: Distance bombing and launches
>Hazard Trooper: FIRE. LOTS OF IT.
> JetSet Bombers: Grind with the beat with the boom and the heat.

K
>Berserker. Dual Axes
>Lancer. Threat Range

etc

>>13029328
whoops, forgot my now glorious and meaningful rank

>>13029403

Correction: Ranger is [RnR]. My bad.

>>13029443
I was wondering about that actually, can we choose our spec class or is it just assigned? Or perhaps just suggest the concept we'd like to lean towards?

I want an Anti-tank rifle at some point, but that's because I have a thing for anti tank rifles

For the ground forces, I plan for lieutenants to be platoon commanders - essentially, they'll be responsible for two or three squads, each head by a sergeant.

Additionally, if no proper commanding officer is present, the lieutenant and his sergeants will act as a "CO council." Essentially, the lieutenant will be the CO, but the sergeants will be like his cabinet members. If multiple platoons are present, then the entire group are to work together, with each lieutenant responsible for his platoon.

The great think about being a giant spiked ball is that I'm relevant even without upgrades

Well, hey, what's up. i don't suppose having a bionic left hand does anything to stats, does it?

>>13029530

Oh yeah, due to the nature of this game, I'll let the soldiers decide who they want to work under. However, I would like the lieutenants to at least run the list of their preferred sergeants by me first. This is merely for permanent posting, and does not rigidly bind any soldier to a specific squad/platoon, as certain squad/platoon leaders may not be available at all times.

Squad/Platoon names are to be decided by the unit's respective leader, just as the name Bravo and Sword of Damocles was decided by me and Weird.

>>13029612

Negative, Trauma. Also, you are no longer our sole female Knight, with the addition of Lost.

Feel free to write some stories for your character.

>>13029296

Negative, Blinky. This is just the general thread, so far. Also, a link to the past one (with some amusing stories):

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/12975246/

>>13029660
Fantastic, the ladies Barracks was getting lonely, sir.

As for writing, i'll see if the mood strikes me.

So. What should I lore next ?

>>13029733

There's also Pidgeon, Hawkes' sister who pilots a colossus. And there's also R00, but I'm not sure she counts...

just a re-post of the story I wrote,

Aberham walked slowly down the racks, his quarry could not move. It was cold here; indefinite storage, not active duty; which was pointless, considering all the tanks were so well insulated you could leave them out for 100 years and not see a single K rise, or so the techs said.

Ghost was off duty. Not that Aberham expected to be interrupted either way.
Row 3, unit 8: he stopped. From his pocket he pulled a notepad, on it some of Ghost’s handwriting some his, he scanned it over briefly.

For a minute or so he deliberately punched the controls. Bypass maintenance cycle routine, normalize pressure, automatic interrupt engaged 2 min 30 second, antimicrobial stasis in place.

Aberham stood back, and watched the black, windowless cover of the tank slide past -Maybe not so pointless after all-

For a few minutes he stood observing that mirror, his mirror. He could feel himself more acutely while looking into it; his breath clouding the air, his mind building what he sees, the rubber of his boots flexing to accommodate his shifting weight, a ‘centered’ moment.

He smiles, and allows himself a sharp inhale.

“I may not need to see you again…you should remember this too.”

“sleep well”

The timer runs to zero, and the cover closes, he moves to leave, but sees a new tank in a previously empty rack. It’s only distinguishing characteristic: a small fogged window. He approaches it, and with his sleeve wipes the frost from the portal;

and then walks away, without as much as a glance.

Shot...I don't know what happened

>>13029347

I like the leveling system, but it doesn't take medics into account. Will you be sticking with the heals and drop count for medic leveling or making up something else? Also I would suggest making drops count for every class, it's only fair. Plus it can be difficult to get kills when Iron's is running around in his death machine.

>>13029760

>My handwriting? Guess I'm the go-to sneaky guy for this unit. Not that it's out of character.

>>13029787
Oh god I'm never going to draw again

...

Taking requests for any class portrait mods

>What Warsaw did after the last mission


Warsaw sat reclined against against the damp sewer wall, his headphones in his lap blasting yet another particularly loud song. It was an attempt to relax before the next part of the operation. Not that he needed it. Aberham had done all the real work, hauling Roosevelt out of a swarm of bugs and getting him standing again, patching up Lost after she'd taken one too many hits. In comparison all Warsaw had done was sit on his ass in Betsy and take a stroll with Nomad. That was good though, for Warsaw being useful usually meant people were injured. He'd seen enough fighting by now to realize that you were lucky if all you got was injured. Odds were far more likely you'd end up dead. So if being useless meant people weren't getting hurt Warsaw could deal with that. He just hoped he'd get to use a strider again sometime soon.

>>13029748

Does humanity have any alien allies, or are we all alone?

>>13029795

Drop counts? As in, the number of times you are deployed? I guess that goes towards the ranks, but not upgrades.

Also, for medics, you get points for successful saves (heal actions, but not total hearts healed), and kills (you can get kills via grav gun, you know). Just note, saving someone via grav gun doesn't count (like simply deflecting a missile or just pulling a person). They do count towards badassery points that would allow a person to be promoted by a CO.

Also, in terms of upgrades, anything with a number except for actions can be upgraded on your unit card. Additionally, spec. classes replace your old one, so Wolf and Hawkes cannot go back to being a simple rifleman. However, past upgrades and the point that comes with the spec class carry over.

>>13029929

Fundementally I'm getting the medics are designed to advance more slowly then other classes, as having a super efficient medic could be a problem.

>>13029981

Not really. In essence, a medic could be a god-send badass on the field. So yeah, you don't get a point for deflecting a missile. You get a point if that missile blows someone up. And while pulling someone towards you doesn't in of itself get a point, saving the wounded soldier you just drag does.

>>13029929

I didn't know it could kill acutely. The gravgun doesn't have a damage stat in the sheet, so I just assumed it only moved things.

Dragon sat looking down into darkness. They found a tunnel deeper down but HQ was setting up a base camp, Dragon hadn't fired a round so naturaly he volunteered for first watch.

Deep down the swarm waited, and soon a nuke would be the end of all that.

"Man that'd be something to see" The private talked to him self and only a dull echo answered.

He was itching for some real action, and there was some real fighting on the other side. So close, he thought, so damn close. The thought of death ment little to him, after all he was a clone, and clones were made for dieing.

Lighting one of Howe's cigs, the urge to pop off a rocket into the darkness was a strong one. The threat of damage to the rails the only thing that stoped him.

"Just want to blow q*censored* up."

>>13030004

>Acutely

Wow, that's supposed to be actually. A gravgun killing acutely would be nice though.

>>13029827
>Woo, you're going to like this.
>Also, refer to the Sergeant thing.
>>13029530

Due to bravery and outstanding performance exhibited repeatedly while in the line of duty, the following soldiers are to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant:

Corporal Ghost
Corporal Hawkes
Corporal Krieg
Private Ghoul

Who, in addition to units already appointed to the rank of Sergeant, will be allowed to lead a squad.

Look more fanart (of roosevelte of course).

>>13030004
Well it does, but you can move something into a hazard or off a ledge. Let alone the aformentioned Rocket knock back

>god-send badass on the field

No doubt, after all Aberham has preserved Roosevelt's clones very effectively, and helped Blinky dodge a rocket

However there is a rather large question of contingency when it comes to medic actions, that is: the unit must be in range, and must be injured,

While a typical unit will more often then not have a target to engage, and with more efficient actions.

Pick up Bug, drop off ledge.
Push Bus into Bug.
Pick up Proximity Nade, fire into bugs.
Push Rocket back into Anti-Armor.

>Endless uses.

>>13030094

So... Is this game called ZeroSpace? Or is that just for Navel battles? Is it Skirmish Quest?

>>13030078
Also anyone can watch with me or "relive" me of my watch. I'm not sure how to portray dragon and I missed out on the RP last night so doing some now would be apreciated

>>13030099

Durrr, for some reason I thought he meant it actually dealt damage. Yeah the creative use of the environment as occurred to me. Warsaw, just hasn't had the luck to be in a position to do any of that yet. Aberham on the other hand is indeed a fucking badass.

>>13030090

Additionally, all Sergeants are potential candidates for promotion to Lieutenant and platoon leadership. These candidates are:

Ghost
Ghoul
Hawkes
Irons
Krieg
Wolf

From this pool of candidates, two will be selected for promotion to the aforementioned post.

>>13030156

>If you do not wish to be a Lieutenant, just say the word, yeah?

Sweet. Does this mean we get another point?

>>13030242

I think it means you get to feel responsible when people die.

>>13030242

Rank and Upgrades are no longer connected.

>>13030258
Ha

I like you Doc.

>>13030242

These guys
>>13030258
>>13030260
Are right, although it does mean you get to yell at people. Oh, and you get your own desk and access to the officer's room on the ship when you get back.

Sorry, no upgrades. But hell, you're a Sergeant now! You can yell at recruits!

Sup, I'd like to join in if ya got a ruleset I could look at, when are ya regular game nights if you have regular ones

>>13030283

I had a thought. Should rank come with an extra clone? It would make sense I think.

>>13030290

These are the rules.
Games tend to happen when they happen. OC usually gives us advanced warning about when one might happen, but not always.

>>13030283

Aw yeah, time to work out that caps lock and shift key!

say what does the 3-1 on the rockets damage mean anyway?

>>13030351

3 for direct hit.

1 for the splash damage.

...I think

>>13030314

new clones will happen with every 10 kills or so.

Hai guises how's it going

>>13029347

Correction: the infantry upgrade path is 5,10, 20, 40, not 5,10,15,20.

Special class available at 10, Master at 40. Sorry about the confusion.

And yes, you get an upgrade point at each level, ones from prior levels transfer to the new class, so at 10 you should have a total of two (2) points, with one already spent and transferring to your new class and another that is to be applied to the new class.

This is to promote more individuality/specialization among our troops. And no, it's not incredibly broken, because our enemies will be just as broken at this point.

>>13030370

That works too. Just thought rank should get you something besides headaches.

>>13030389
I'm sure they get a pay raise too

>>13030290
>>13030336

Also, when you join, please, please, PLEASE add noko to your email field. That way, you don't disappear when the thread begins to autosage.

And YES, you can roll while using noko. Remember that we use d10s, and this is a low roll game.

>>13030336
Cool cool, i might go with a Knight, i assume it's that. Testing trip name as well.

>>13030389

Well, that's how it works. I went from [TA] to [CO], then suddenly I was bumped to Major. Only upgrades I got were improved airstrike times and predators.

>>13030419
Welcome to Bravo buddy.

>>13030156
"So I'm a Sergeant now eh? Heheh HAAHA..."
>continues laughing as he lights up a cigarette
>>13029347
Wow getting to 80 kills is gonna be a bitch... But I am only 7 kills away from 20...

>>13030405

Does it normally do that? Remove you from the thread?

>>13030423

I'm suddenly glad to be a lowly private.

>>13030419
Also, welcome Ranek!

Everyone is going knight all of a sudden. Maybe I won't run Armstrong in the event of Warsaw's death after all.

>>13030455
"You can be Lt. too ghost."

>>13030455

"You know getting yourself set on fire isn't good for your health Ghoul. It's probably not good for the health of your squad either."

>>13030405
Will do!
>>13030472
I went Knight cus' i didn't see a lot of people in this thread with [K] and it looked simple enough to play :3
Also, testing noko 1d10

"Course ya know, I'm kinda worried about when we move to push the Nuke further... since I don't have Karnivore at the moment..."
>exhales a stream of smoke, setting the carton of cigarettes he normally keeps tucked in his belt on a makeshift table in front of him

>>13030461

What? Uh, noko just brings you back to the thread after posting.

Autosaging just means the thread stops being bumped to the front page. Which means some players post, then never come back, expecting the thread to show up at the front again.

>>13030479
"I mean Ghoul! S*explative*!

that's going to end up hurting my career"

rolled 1 = 1

You can never have too many knights! Also, you got to use noko+dice+1d10 like so

rolled 1, 5, 8 = 14

>>13030498

Should be noko dice 1d10 (some attacks may mean you need to do more than one dice, so it will be Xd10).

Or for a copy/paste, noko+dice+1d10

On that note, rolling for random number generation...

>>13030487
>looks up at the Doc, not realizing his the toe of his boot was on fire for being to close to the campfire
"Meh not as bad as ya'd think Warsaw."

>>13030498

Not complaining about your choice. Knights are a valuable commodity around here. They're very good at standing in front of other people so those other people don't get stabbed.

rolled 8 = 8

"Ghoul must never get cold."

>>13030529
>chuckles, using his other boot to casually to put himself out
"I'm not all that worried. I think the Major's mixed him an I up once before as well..."

"Well hey, both undead and only a two character difference. I'm suprised it doesn't happen more often."

>>13030553
or so they would have you believe...

I jest, they tend to protect everyone else well enough.

>>13030546

"I've seen patients that have charbroiled their hands. It can get pretty bad."

This is how you do it.

<=

>>13030623

"Hey some of use are smart enough to stay behind the knights. How can they protect you if you go standing in front of bugs? Speaking of which, how are those wounds doing?"

"Ghoul, Ghost. Before we begin the next phase of the operation, I want you to grab a few other soldiers and see if you can't salvage any of those cannons from 'Sharky' and the downed BiTank. Particularly those modified cannons on Iron's downed Predator."

"Understand, soldiers? We need fire support, and I doubt one BiTank and a Machine gunner will cut it."

>>13030729
"You got it Major. I should be able to salvage the Cherry Pie Cal. 2 rounds from Karnivore as well I hope. Adding them to 'Sharky's' vulcans should prove entertaining."

>>13029158

YAY! ANOTHER GENERAL THREAD!
IT'S WRITING TIEM!

>>13030729

"On it, Sir. I'll get to work on the predator, the smoke is 'still bothering Iron's eyes' even though it stopped burning hours ago."

>>13030729

"What are d*censored*ing me and Dragon, sir. Q*censored*ing chopped liver?"

>>13030664
"Oh they're healing up well enough, fortunately Aberham had the forsight to bring a spare vat-grown liver, kidney, and right lung of my blood type... Although you'd think these days they'd be able to do something for these scars. I look like I lost fight with a lawnmower, or pack of lawnmowers"

>>13030729

"Count me in, beats sitting on my ass and a Gravgun could come in handy while stripping the wrecks."

>Okay, posting this, then I'll actually read.

There is a splash as the hand reaches into the intelpool. It pulls back up a life-support umbilical that goes taunt, hauling out a head.
A gasp as the umbilical is undocked. “Are you trying to kill me?!”
Laughter. “Of course not. You of all people know I won’t need to be here to do that.”
A hand wipes away conductive fluid. “I assume you want to know the results?”
“I already got a base read, just want to hear it from an ‘expert’.”
“You know that by requesting her brain scans, you tripled her psicomm bandwidth? If Walker was to find out, he--”
“He won’t: masked it as background data.”
“With an in-depth look, he’ll track it down. And then he’ll see--”
“He’s been busy with the fight, and he’ll be working on other things now. Quit worrying.”
A sigh. “Okay.”
“So, what did you find? She gone active?”
“She’s only been in the field for a day. So far her knight combat has been in good order, and she showed remarkable braver--”
“I don’t care about her bravery. She’s a hunk of meat. What about her mind?”
A longer sigh. “She’s still passive, but that’s to be expected. She’s starting to be aware of it consciously.”
“And?”
“She’s very receptive. Her waves are spiking when xenomorphs are getting in range. It’s having emotional--”
“Yet she killed 3 of them… impressive.”
“It’s terrifying her. She’s a new recruit and having the equivalent of torture being done to her every time one of these--”
A sneer. “Don’t be a bleeding heart, doc. You knew what this was when you signed up.”
“I know… Okay, so she’s heading into a full-blown hive. I suggest we dampen her receptivity with--”
“What? No. We’re going in increase it.”
“You’re mad! We do that and she’ll snap. A complete emotional breakdown. She’ll be useless to us.”

>>13030799

"Aberham always was over prepared. Can't help you with the scars though. Fixing things like that get's called 'an unnecessary expenditure of resources. Besides, chicks dig scars."

>Continued from>>13030838

“A snap might mean an active manifestation. And if it doesn’t? They’ll tear her to pieces and we’ll have the new clone.”
A pause. “But that physic damage will transfer.”
“There are trauma filters in place, just like with every death. They should take the sting out.”
“It might. Okay, so hypothetically, how are you going to raise her receptivity?”
“Adenosine blockers, plus a slow-release stimulant. Both standard on-board meds.”
“She’s just recovering from sever wounds. She needs to sleep.”
“That just sweetens the pot.”
“I… I won’t do that.”
A grin. “You don’t have to, already done.”
“You…”
“Oh, I can’t wait to see how she fairs against the broodmother.”
“Its physic energy is going to rip her mind apart.”
“Unless she adapts. You always forget our adaptability, especially in times of stress.”
“You--”
“Anything else come up in the pool?”
“She’s responding to the emotions of her squad, primarily those directed at her or thoughts of her. I think.”
“Interesting. Anything else?”
“Nothing concrete. It’ll take more time in the pool, probably more readings…”
“Very well. Keep monitoring.”
A sigh. “You’re a monster.”
Silence. With a last mournful look, the figure recedes back into the interpool.

A wry laugh. “I’m a human, and I’ll do anything I think is necessary for its survival.”

>>13030793
"We'll show 'em soon enough, but lets be honest, I didn't blow up anything and your only kill is a body of water"
>>13030799
"Chicks dig scars. Think of how impressive that story is going to be at the bars! "So there I was, surrounded"...It's certified p*explative*"

>>13030801
>>13030793
>>13030791
>>13030766

"You want to join in too? Fine with me."

"Alright, here's what I want you to do."

"You know about the Predators and Armslaves? Well, they're simply variations of the basic chassis. The main thing about that line is interchangeable arm pods - hence the original name of Armslaves. So what you're going to do is salvage the arms from Sharky, and swap out one of the grapple arms from the two Armslaves we have now. Yeah, grapple arm + vulcan cannon. I don't know if the missile pods were integrated with the vulcans, so you'll need to see for yourself."

"As for the BiTank, use whatever you can from the Ghouls' to improve Gertrude."

>So, like, can I still join?

>>13030861

>This is story time Killiam, general thread. So if you want to talk and stuff, that's cool. Don't know when the next game is up.

>>13030861
"Hey Rook, come sit by the fire."

>>13030860

"No sir, I q*censored*ing mean calling z*censored*ing Hawkes fire support, and not us. What am I a p*censored*ing scout?"

>>13030860
"Damn, and here I was thinking infantry would get the chance to shine. Ah well it's probably for the best, what with the massive hordes of xenoforms outnumbering us and all."

>>13030893
>Silly me. Story time it is, then. Time to come up with something fun.

>>13030860
>stands, tucking the carton of cigarettes back into place behind his back, grabbing up his lucky wrench as well
"Welp, you grunts heard the Major. On yer feet, couple of ya go with Ghost to the Predator, couple of ya with me."

>>13030911

"No, you two are my heavy hitters."

"Fire support, if I remember correctly, is more field control. Which machine guns do very, very well."

>>13030935
"I'll take that as a complement, so we need those arms off? Alright"
>Dragon takes a few steps away from the campfire
"One in the pipe"
>Dragon hits the wreck dead center, sending the guns a few meters to each side but gutting the center.
"There we are. Tell the engeneers they don't owe me money anymore. Speaking of, anyone want to play cards?"

>>13030935

>Grins. "Q*censored*ing hear that, Dragon? We're big q*censored*ing heroes."

>>13030934

>Rising to his feet
"I'll help strip the Predator. We'll probably have to flip the thing over just to get at the guns. My Gravgun will make that a lot easier."

>>13031021

"Or we can do it Dragon's way and break everything I guess."

>>13031034

"Mine too, Warsaw" he says as he walks into the light.

>>13029158
>>13029347

I'm confused... Orbital says I got one upgrade point, which I knew... but a class upgrade? I only have 5 kills. Or is this something different?

Also, Walker, did you ask if I could have my sonic lance?

Ghost heads to the downed predator, tools in hand. "Time to get to work. If the guns survive the next encounter, should be able to fit them to another predator for Irons."

>>13031048
"You can fix people, engies can fix guns. The chasie was q*explative* anyway. Just doing yall a favor"
>>13031027
"I'll let you know If I need someone to kill my pool. Hell after all this you should open up a plumbing company. Blue collars make alot of money these days" Dragon laughs it off. "But honestly, here's to explosions

>Oh, god I re-wrote another song
>To the tune of 'I've been working on the railroad', specifically this version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgINdoXz-ZY
>Also thanks Dragon, you were a great help
>No awesome story this time, because if I keep doing that Armstrong is going to have a kill count in the thousands.

I've been fightin' on the Iron Line
Fightin' every day
Oh, I've been fightin' on the Iron Line
To turn some bugs to paste

Don't you see the monsters coming
Shields up and ready for the fight
Can't you hear the men are shouting
“Ready to hold the line!”

Knights raise your swords
Knights raise your swords
Knights raise your swords, and stri~ke
Knights raise your swords
Knights raise your swords
Knights raise your swords and strike

We're gonna kill these bastards
Chop 'em up real good
We're gonna kill these bastards
Till there ain't no mo'


Hu, rah, Hurrah-ah
Hu, rah, Hurrah-ah
Hu, rah, Hurrah-ah
Kill 'em till there ain't no mo'

Hu, rah, Hurrah-ah
Hu, rah, Hurrah-ah
Hu, rah, Hurrah-ah
Kill 'em till there ain't no mo'

>>13031021
>SECOND PERSONAL OBJECTIVE STATUS: COMPLETE

"So how about that card game?"

RULES:
roll 1d10, the lower, the better the hand. In order to stop meta game you can bluff with an opposed roll (1d10, lowerst wins). Feel free to raise or fold.

Sound like good rough and tumble online card game rules?

>>13031257

"Z*censored* that. I'm getting some u*censored*ed sleep."

On the note of TA's and AFK units:

TAs, as you know, are Tactical Advisers. When a player dies on the field, they are automatically uploaded into the TA network, becoming a TA.

In the event of no CO presence, a TA may assume the duties of the CO, calling in support, redeploying soldiers, botting AFK players, etc. However, they defer to the Lt's deployed on the field in such a situation.

From the TA network, a CO may decide to redeploy a TA, in which they are returned to the field as a soldier or a pilot of a vehicle. This method deducts from a player's clone pool. Additionally, a CO may decide to assign a TA to an empty vehicle, in which case the TA still retains their TA tag, and essentially "bots" the vehicle much like they would an AFK player. This method does not count against the TA's clone pool.

All kills made by TAs and units botted by a TA or CO do not count - neither TA or AFK player earn those kills. But at the same time, deaths do not count either - AFK players are not penalized, and TA's are not penalized if a player/empty vehicle is destroyed while they are botting it.

>>13031436

Additionally, if a player exhausts all their lives, they have the option of maintaining that character as a TA, until they are awarded a new body. Note that this is solely up to the acting CO or OC. An alternative is to simply roll a new character, independent of the now-dead one.

Also, with the new squad system in place, squad/platoon leaders may bot any AFK players under their command, and, in the event of death and transferal to the TA network, are assigned to their respective unit.

It should be noted that only OC or a CO are allowed to award new clones to any player. Only in extreme cases is a TA or any other player with a commanding rank allowed to do so.

It should also be noted that, while a TA may not award a new clone to players (including themselves/other TAs), they CAN, in the absence of any other player out-ranking them, redeploy themselves.

Like the new rule add ons there

Also going prone makes an attack more accurite by one. Any unit can melee for 4 (save for knights who have the sword instead) does that get the benifit from going prone?

>>13031056

I do believe it's something different, unless OC drops a new unit card explicitly stating that that is your new class.

And yes, I spoke to OC about that sonic lance. From my understanding, that is your point upgrade. I believe the class upgrade may refer to your rank; however, it could indeed refer to a special class.

>>13031548

... No. Explain how laying on your stomach will allow you to be more accurate in using your weapon as an improvised bludgeoning tool.

>>13031548
Ever tried to punch someone while prone?

>>13031580
They wont see it coming?

Have twenty minutes in ms paint. i never use the damn program, so it took me a bit to get my bearings and think about the layout and whatnot.

>>13031601

"... Roosevelte, if I was an Overseer, I would've detonated your wrist just now."

>>13031611
Neat! What's that from?

>>13031570
Oh, okay. If you see Orbital before I do, could you ask him about it? Also: YAY SONIC LANCE! Maybe I'll draw it... I wish I was a better drawer.

>>13031580
Just making sure.

>>13031635
"Aww come on sir, at least save it for when I'm lying down punching a sandroach, it DEFINATELY won't see that coming."
(He holds his wrist away from himself...just in case.)

>>13031644
Ah. so you're the new Chicknight. (though you probably have more drops than me. my enlist date was before you, and OC blew off my left hand.). Pleasure to share a barracks with you.

As for the image, found it on danbooru, i suspect it came from pixiv, though. as for the dress suit version of it, i shall reserve that for occasions which warrant it.

>>13031056

Lost you didnt upgrade class. Blinky did.

You just got a point upgrade. a sonic lance with ranged reach. You haent specified where this point upgrade went to so I'm just going to apply it to range.

>Finally got around to reading everything.

>>13031635
>>13031703
"You know Major, we could just remove his hand the old fashioned way..."
>motions toward the camp fire with a wry smirk

>>13031708
>Angry glare at teammates.
We get our own barracks? That's not what the others told me!
And you got a gun for your shield arm as your upgrade? Neat!
Oh, and I've only done one mission. But I didn't get my arm blown off. I read about it through, that Overseer is a meanie.

>Oh, and I'm not not awake yet in the roleplaying going on. Finishing up another piece of fiction first.

>>13031764

"Now why do I get the feeling that he's thinking about eating the hand after roasting it a bit?"

>>13031762

Oh! Now I see, read that wrong. Yeah, it was for range.

>>13031056

Lost you didnt upgrade class. Blinky did.

You just got a point upgrade. a sonic lance with ranged reach. You havent specified where this point upgrade went to so I'm just going to apply it to range.

>>13031781
"Nah... We've got plenty of Bug flesh to eat. Sides, I've already been told I'm not allowed to try clone steak"
>exhales a stream of smoke from his nostrils

>>Hmm wrong post link..

>>13030382

Apologies, must've misunderstood Orbital.

You do not get an upgrade point when you get to your specialist class; simply the one you spent before transfers over. So if you put a point into accuracy for an attack, the equivalent attack inherits it.

If you want to think of it in another way, the spec. class replaces the normal point you get.

>>13031635
Walking by before hearing the comment and stopping to talk, "Oh, Major! Just got cleared from medical! I was getting used to this new hand. I can't count the number of glasses accidentally crushed in the mess. Don't worry, though. now i can handle anything with more precision than with my other hand. "

She clenches and unclenches her left hand, the fake flesh covering it, doing a remarkable job at hiding it's artificial nature. "I don't suppose you can fill me in on what I missed, Sir?"

Human allies:

File not found.

With the propogation of races by the exalted, there has been little mention or knowledge of otehr sentient life tha has exceeded category 2 civilisation. There have een a number of indigenous civilisations, all of them untouched by the exalted and unaware of the war occuring. It seems the exalted does little to disrupt their daily lives but has kept a close watch on them since millitary maneuvers towards these sectors has been met with a fully deployed force.

>>13031781
"Yeah. Though the gun's for show. Holdover from actual police duty days. I'm not actually cleared for Ammunition. And i probably won't be for a while. Only made one drop, in the queen fight, got on the tank with Corporal Douk, as his bot made the kill. No bugs reached our tank, so no kills for me."

>>13031854

"Check the reports, soldier. But for a shortened version: we now possess a lifeless planet, a moon, Alien warping technology, a naval branch led by Admiral Weird, a land fortress, and some very, very fun new armor units."

"Oh yes, and there was a game of capture the panties somewhere along the line, along with the consumption of space chickens."

>>13031924
>grins at the mention of chicken
"We've still got some packaged and brought along if anyone wants some."

>>13031924

Buffalo wings

are

not

real....

"All right, for all you Sergeants out there, which of you are interested in becoming a Lieutenant? Keep in mind, for the moment, only two will be appointed. This is entirely voluntary; if you do not wish to take on the burden of leading any more than a handful of clones, you will not be penalized or looked down upon for it."

>>13031832
"Oh thats too bad, I was gonna say I'll save you something next time I get disemboweled hehehe"

>>13031989
"I would be honored if I was promoted to a Lieutenant, Sir."

>>13031989
"Hmm Lieutenant eh? I wouldn't mind all that much. Although Sergeant is already kickin' in my eyes."
>flicks his nearly finished cigarette to the ground, stamping it out with his boot as he lights up another

>>13031989

Should nobody else step up I'll accept the position, but if someone wants it more then me then let them have it.

>>13032031
>>13032048

"Definite yes or no, boys."

"After that, I'll evaluate your abilities and deliver the news."

"Additionally, you all could work together in one platoon, and nominate one amongst you to be Lieutenant."

>>13032070
"Well Major. Yes I'm willing to be a Lt."
>doesn't notice that his boot has caught fire for being to close to the campfire again

>>13032048

"Ghost, do you want it?"

"Also, should more than two of you show interest, there will be a test to determine competency."

>Simply because not all of you have had the chance to demonstrate a firm grasp of tactics/leadership.

>>13032005
>>13032101

Ghost slaps both men on the back, "Congrats. Looks like I'll have to yell twice as loud and twice as often to make up for less sergeants here!"

>>13032206

>Nope. At least, not at this point in time. Maybe in the future if we need either more or a replacement.

>>13032217

"So I take it as a no. That's fine."

>Aww, and I was hoping to get OC in on this little test.

>>13032266
>I actually wouldn't mind the practice.

>>13032298
>I'm kind of interested to see what sort of test you had in mind anyway.

>>13032298

>It was a tossup between an online chess game, assuming I found one, or a map for you to draw on with predetermined troops and foes, and would last maybe two turns.

>>13032266
"I agree with the other two. Whats the rank worth if its handed to ya, instead of earned. How can your subordinates respect you if you don't earn it."
>calmly puts out his boot that was on fire

"I'm back, three cheers for Dragon"

So before I have to go, I was wondering if we had a guess at a next mission time? Like in the last general thread.

>>13032361

"Are you proposing that a challenge be held and that I participate anyway to make y'all earn it?" Ghost grins.

>>13032400


Tonight ? or tomorrow night maybe.

>>13032361
>Funny you say that, all I did was show up late and create the TA thing. Then I showed up late again, and OP said "you now have emergency CO powers." And for some reason, people actually listened to me, even though I've never deployed or had the opportunity to fire a gun.

"True, although this would be if you can do the job to begin with. All the candidates have, in some form or another, earned it. The test was simply to determine their competency."

>>13032361
>>13032445
"To be honest I'd like it if you two became the LTs, that way people can continue to mix you two up"

>>13032457
>I'd love if it was tonight.
>Tomorrow I'm having a guest over and won't be able to make it unless it's past 8/9pm pacific.

>>13032457

Tomorrow would work well for me.

>>13032457
oh god tonight D:
>posting from phone at work
>probably not gonna work

Only downside I can see to having it tonight is that it might catch people off-guard.

>I'm good for tonight or tomorrow

>>13032476

>Same as Hawkes. Next week is finals week! OHGODI'MSCREWED.

>>13032494
There are quite a few of us already lurking around this thread, we'd be able to muster some people up right quick.

>Plus I finally caught up on some sleep and not tired.

Well if OC did decide on tonight, I'd be up for it.

Well if I start tonight it wont be for another solid hour.

>>13032503
>>13032494
>>13032499
>>13032511

Then again I could potentially make it work

>>13032548
I'm still game for this, I can kill an hour pretty easily.

>>13032548

Even at that, still be up. Would also really like some meatshields to join in. YOU HEAR THAT KNIGHTS? I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU!

>>13032548

I'll be at my computer all night.

>I’m taking the information this post is based off of from the archive information here: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/12696704/#12697230 If I’m overstepping, or am wrong about this, I apologize. Either way it is a nightmare, just one that could have turned out real, depending if I’m right.

Lost slept. Lost slept and her dreams were nightmares.

The hate was a sea of red. So was the hunger. And it was growing. A sea of red surrounded Lost, and she tried desperately to keep the boat afloat. It was a metal boat, with a single metal seat running across, about a foot from center. In the back of her mind she knew it was a knight’s shield, with the tactical strap the seat.

A sharp scrapping sound issued from the bottom of the boat and a sharp tip sprang up from the bottom of the boat, before retracting. Then the torrent of “water” started to pour in. It was a thick red fluid, and she could smell the metallic tang. It was blood, fresh pumping blood. She also realized she didn’t have her armor on, she didn’t have anything one. She was completely defenseless. Quickly she placed her hand over the hole, trying to stop the boat from sinking.

Another scrape, and another, and talons and beaks ripped holes before fleeing. Lost moved first a hand, and then a knee, covering both holes. Another screech as a rock whizzed through, missing Lost’s face by inches. She reached out to cover the hole, and realized that hand had already been stopping another gash. She quickly moved her knee to cover the vacated hole. A panicked laughter started up her throat before she could stop it.

Testing to see if my phone wants to let me post

"So Ghost, Hawkes, would you still like to undergo a test, or would you rather have the next mission be your test?"

>>13032655
excellent, I'm good for tonight then

>Continued from >>13032645

More holes were opened up, and Lost used elbows and feet to try and stop the tide to no avail. As the blood pooled around her feet, and then slowly climbing up her limbs, it burned. It started as a warm sensation, but as it grew thicker it gained more and more heat. More and more emotions flooded in with the sensation: hate, rage, hunger, and desire. Lost started to whimper, wishing to pull away, and knowing that would only sink her faster.

Soon it had encompassed her body, and only her head, held back and up, was above it. The entire shield-boat was swamped, with only the last few inches of the rim showing around her. It hurt so much that she didn’t even notice she was screaming. Her eyes rolled, wild with panic, and suddenly her cry was silenced as the boat rolled over.

A rush of bubbles stung her face, and she clamped a hand over her screaming mouth. Her throat convulsed, still trying to scream and suck down more air for more screams. Pain and emotions rippled up and down her naked body, burning. She felt like she was being deep fried alive. As she looked around, her eyes feeling like they had been rolled in salt and were being squeezed, she saw that the light from above was fading. She was sinking. She desperately tried to swim, but her limbs were leaden weights, fainting twitching from the pain.

Slowly, painfully, she curled up into a ball. It was almost black around her now, and a pressure was starting to build. She wished she could faint, even if it meant death, just to escape from the searing emotions and pain. The pressure increased, both inside and out, until she couldn’t tell them apart. Pain and emotion combined and tried to tear her mind apart.

>Continued from >>13032673

Lost’s arms strained against her curled up legs. Her eyes were clenched shut. Bubbles occasionally ran out her nose, whizzing by her blond hair that trailed upward as she drifted downward. She was barely aware of that, of anything, as she tried desperately to hold on. She didn’t know how, but if she gave up, surrendered, breathed in the hateful blood she would be lost; worse her body would be controlled by the very things that hated her.

With the life and death struggle, Lost only hanging on by a mental fingernail, it took her a while to notice the pounding thump. The beat, like a massive drum, throbbed across her, suppressing and supplanting even the pain. Slowly, ever so slowly, she cracked her eyes open. They widened in surprise at what she saw. And what she felt.

In many ways it was like a beating heart, in others, like a mind. But at the very core, it was a stomach. It had a sentience, both wide and infantile, and a knowledge that it was the most important thing on the planet. It stood at the heart of things, and would grow to encompass the entire world. But it was what was trapped in there that took Lost’s breath away.

It had people inside of it. Not physical people, Lost knew with a sickening certainty, for their bodies had been rendered into food for its body, but their minds. Their minds, their souls, where trapped inside of this being, and it was digesting them. Like bright blue on this campus of red she could see them, inside the jellied throbbing mess that was their captor. It worked slowly and methodically on each and every one, knowing when it broke one, soon another would follow, and another: a dam bursting, filling it with information. And every second she watched another was added to it.

Continued from >>13032695

Suddenly she could feel the things sentience turn towards her, the attention burning her like a raging inferno. Lost screamed, the last of her air rushing out, as a jellied tentacle reached out… and wrapped around her leg. Anguish flooded her, making all the pain and suffering she had endured so fair a candle in the face of a sun. Its touch was an anathema to life: to her life, her very sentience. It wanted to feed on her, to take her flesh into its flesh, her mind into its mind. It was huge, in mind in body, she merely a worm to hungry bird. She couldn’t fight it, she had to run, she had to—

A scream ripped its way out of Lost’s throat as she awoke. Only then did she notice that she had bolted upright, her hair flooding around her. Her eyes, wide in panic, swept around, not seeming to see what was there. Suddenly, as reality blooded back to her, the scream cut off, before she coughed and started to take short gasp of air that were sobs as much as breathing. Holding her head in her hands, she wept.

She wept because she was alive, because she was whole, because she had managed to escape. She wept for those people who were trapped, trapped by what she was now sure was the brood queen. That soon their very souls would be dissolved by the creature. She wept because she was glad, glad not to be one of them, and hating herself for that.

>Phew. Done.

>>13032645
>>13032673
Do you need a hug? because dragon can hug.

Same goes for the rest of you

>>13032457

TONIGHT!? But it's soo late! And I've got to help set up the church for 8 am!

I'll do it tonight... if I have to. For you guys.

>>13032668
"Do you mean Ghoul and Hawkes? Or me, Ghoul and Hawkes? I wouldn't be entirely against a test if it involved me.

>>13032548

I guess i could stay up,

better then tommarow for me actually

>>13032749
And we appreciate it very much!
>Killing the next hour with Battlefield 2142.

>>13032754

It would most likely involve a poorly drawn map, with a time limit. You will not be actively competing with each other - it would simply be an evaluation of your abilities.

>>13032713

Ghost ran into the room when he heard the scream. "Is everything alright in here?" Pausing a second, he surveyed the situation. "Dragon, your concern is touching but WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE WOMENS' BARRACKS, SOLDIER?!? GET OUTSIDE, I'LL NEED 100 PUSH UPS, THEN YOU CAN RUN LAPS AROUND CAMP UNTIL I GET TIRED. MOVE IT!"

>>13032807
"We can run another sim and have them be the two team leaders"

>>13032645

Oh, I'm up for roleplaying now, since I just woke up screaming.

>>13032831
"She was totaly asking for a hug sir! Oh god that came out wrong, uh. She-f*explative* it I'll get started on those push ups."
Right before exiting the room Dragon turns back
"Do you need a hug Ghost?"

>perks a brow at the scream, but chuckles when he hears Ghost yelling
"Some people really enjoy their jobs."

>>13032836

No, it would be a rather short, maybe two or three map one, without any other players. It's their test and theirs alone.

And like any other test, it's going to be fairly stacked against them.

>>13032858

>Ghost seems unresponsive to verbal inquiries at the moment.

>>13032858
"Do you NEED latrine scrubbing duty, Private?"

>>13032711

Aberham, looked accost the makeshift med-bay,

He knew who had screamed, and knew just as well that she was in no immediate physical danger,

It was every precise enough to denote the presence of metal trauma, and any pain the subject was experience was psychosomatic.

Be all he could do was look at her over the 2 beds he had set up.

He felt like crying too.

>>13032900

>Dawwww.

>>13032892
Dragon smiles "Just make sure she's ok sir,"

After that he begins his pushups
"Ghoul can I have a smoke?"

>>13032876

>If we're having game in a hour, shouldn't we get ready for that, since Ghost stepped down?
>You know, recruit, figure out the command structure, etc.
>Also, I can't draw a high-tech spear to save my life. Poor sonic lance.

>>13032900
Dragon has the sudden urge to go to sick bay and hug someone, but unfortunetly he is doing push ups

tonight. really? goddamnit. got church in the mornin'.

i can maybe stay for an hour or two or something. not that long though.

I think at this point that any challenge that happens will take place during the mission.

>>13032954
>Same here, I even have to set up for it! T_T But I can't miss out on Lost battling the queen!

>walks on over to where Dragon was doing push ups
"Hmm yeah. Just you can't light up till yer done with your push ups..."
>reaches behind his back dropping a box of cigarettes onto the ground in front of Dragon.

>>13032970
"Thanks sir" Dragon goes one handed in order to pick one out and put it in his mouth. This will do for the time

>>13032940

>Yeah. Anyway, before I go off to feed myself:

"Sergeant Hawkes, Sergeant Ghoul, from today onwards, the two of you are Lieutenants of Executioner Force Bravo. The two of you are hereby given command of two Platoons. Determine the name for your platoons and the Sergeants you wish to lead."

>No turning back now. Just remember, you're still deployed on the ground too.

>>13032940

hope this works

>>13031021
*eye twitches*

...

>I now have a shitlist, and it starts and ends with Dragon.

>>13031989
>Fortunately for all concerned, there are happier things to worry about.

"Always up for promotion, sir."

>>13033088
That's a cool design man

>>13033098
>You an me both Irons. I just decided I'd take it out on him later.

>>13033114

As an engineer I'm good with technical,

Put cant draw ppl. or action worth shit

I need to take some art classes lol

>>13033098

>It would entail leading men to their likely deaths, you know. Also, since I've already promoted Ghoul and Hawkes, it's a bit late. Promotion possible after the next mission, in which case, I'm going to give that test I wanted to do.

>Ghost’s hands drop from her face. The last of the dream wears off, and before she can think of getting back to sleep, alertness washed over her. With one last dejected sniff, she pulls her legs over the side of the bed.

>The pain isn’t bad, not compared to that nightmare’s dream. Oh god, it felt so real… The slight tugging at her arm shows where the wound to her shoulder was, now a thin red X. Aberham had taken extra attention when he glued the wound shut. Even now the healing nanos had repaired the worse of it.

>Her back gave a slight twitch as she stood, and realized that all she was in was the cut-up remains of the bodysuit. Pulling the large flap that had been cut away to reveal her should wound and showed a lot more besides, she struggled over to table where her gear rested. Sweat clotted her hair and made her whole suit and skin feel greasy, and her mouth was so dry…

>>13033088

>YAY! HUGS FOR ABERHAM! THANK YOU!!

>>13033129

Engineers, fuck yeah!

What's your field?

>>13033132

will respond in 30 min or so,

>>13033148

ME,

jobless right not, /sight

>>13033098
>Uh oh, Dragon. Try not to get on ALL the sergeants bad sides. :P

>>13033157

Mechanicals, FUCK YEAH! WE DO FUCKING EVERYTHING!

>Also, fucking civils, they keep breaking our lab equipment.

Apparently, the energy industry is in dire need of MEs. Power plants, wind farms, etc.

>>13033159
Well I'm not on yours I didn't think. You were just doing your sargent thing that ya had too. Ghoul seems chill with me, as for Iron

oh well. Hugs will undo that over time

>since I've already promoted Ghoul and Hawkes, it's a bit late

>Yeah, I can't be online all the time. Just got on... opportunity missed, I guess. Congrats to Ghoul and Hawkes.

>As for leading people to their deaths, they're all going to die anyway, so what does it matter if they do it under my orders or someone else's? Clones don't get to retire. One can feel pointlessly guilty from choices on the field just as easily as in the command room. I think I shall write some fiction to demonstrate the point.

>>13033098

Irons, have you ever played Bionic commando?

Because that's what I intend to make your new ride.

That's right.

A flying commando with a grappling hand and one of those sweet vulcan cannons from Sharky.

>>13033132
Standing at the door, Ghost watched Dragon go through the push ups. Turning back around to check on Lost, he ended up checking a lot more then he intended. Quickly, he turned back outside to face Dragon, hoping she hadn't noticed. "Everything all right? I'll talk with Dragon about sneaking into the womens' barracks after he's done."

>While I eat, I may decide to write something. Woot.

>>13033247

>Funny, barracks. FYI, you guys are camped underground ATM.

Speaking of, you LTs should divy up the sargents now so we don't have to do it at the start of actuall combat. I'm sure you guys can reasonably divide it that way one guy doesn't have all the armor while the other has crap

>>13033267

>barracks here= large tent basically

>>13033247

>Startled, Lost whips around, knocking over the canteen she had just opened, spilling water onto the ground. Her voice was a croak.

"I'm fine, uh, Sargent. Just... a bad dream.

>She shivers visibly before reaching out with her free hand to upright the canteen.

>Thanks again, Aberham! I just finished editing my sheet, what do you guys think?

>>13033439
Let me take a crack at actually replacing the spear instead of an overlay like that

I might not be all that successfull but can't blame a guy for trying

>>13033439
I GOTTA SAY, the thumbnail looks like someone smeared something unpleasant on it

>>13033406

"Many rookies get nightmares after their first deployment, nothing to be ashamed of. You did very well for your first mission, just don't be too reckless alright?"

>stands dusting himself off slightly, exhaling a stream of smoke before whistling loudly
"Alright then... Sergeant Ghost, if you don't mind working with me. I'd like you to be one of the Sergeants in the Iron Vipers."
>Also if any other Soldiers'd like to join the Iron Viper Platoon just mention it.
>>And Ghost if ya accept you'll need to name yer Squad

>>13033467

>Lost gives a sharp nod.

"Won't let you down."

>Then ruins the moment with a fitful cough.

>>13033490
"Sounds good."

>I pick Alpha Squad! I get it because I got the first named squad!

"On that note, Sergeant Irons, I'd like to extend an invitation to my platoon, The Sons of Hati. For the rest of you, please sign the clipboard that's going around if you'd like to join. Let's try to get an even split between the two platoons."
>Irons, if you accept then you'll also need to pick a squad name.

Right

"Alright everyone, sound off if you want to join Alpha squad!"

>>13033439
Well after a few failed transfer attempts and a need to thicken the collor I got lazy and just pasted Abram's awesome head to the end of your lance

I am horrible at everything I do

>>13033449
>>13033459

Really? Aww... guess I should leave photoshop to the pros.

>>13033576
would help if i posted the damn picture

>>13033542
"Sons of Hati? L-T, my mother was a force-growth tube and my father was a memchip, but if you want me you got me. I'll lead your First Squad, then."

"Hey Lost, how about Alpha Squad?"

>>13033666
"Figured we might as well take a name based on the time of Valkyries. What better than to be the 'sons' of He Who Hates?"

>>13033561
Dragon finishes his push ups and lights the cig.
"If you'll have me sir."

>>13033705

"Welcome aboard, Dragon."

>>13033586

>I tried again, and put a crappy spear in her hands. As for the spear in the background, it stays. Aberham made it for me! I just blurred it so it wouldn't jump to the foreground...

Roster:

<Iron Vipers Platoon>
Lt. Ghoul
<Alpha Squad>
Sgt. Ghost
Pvt. Dragon

<Sons of Hati Platoon>
Lt. Hawkes
<First Squad, To be named>
Sgt. Irons

>>13033701
"Didn't realize you were such a scholar, Hawkes. Not many with time to learn mythology in between getting shot, these days."

>>13033733
"Glad to be aboard sir." He turns his head to Ghoul. "That's to both of you"

>>13033700

>Gonna go make a snack. I'll figure out what squad when I get back.

>>13033791
>shouts, flicking his cigarette to the ground
"Allright Soldiers, we should probably figure this out. You all can decide on your own, or Hawke's our Sergeants and I can figure out who to put where. Now if you intend to Join the Sons of Hati or the Iron Vipers speak up!"
>upon finishing he lights up a proper cigar instead of a cigarette like normal

>>13033531

Aberham, finally steps in, thankful that Ghost took the opportunity to diffuse the tension.

"here" he says reaching down and taking the canteen in hand, and offering it to her thought the coughs.

and when she is able to quiet the fits,
"I set up a small wash station over yonder" he points "and got a new under-suite ready when you feel strong enough to so... uh, operation went off without a problem, artery should be good as new"

he laughs

"and a brand new shunt, for what it's worth"

>>13033792
"You'd be surprised at what kind of books you can find on the field after and urban battle."

>>13033791
>Thank you for the roster

>>13033791
"What, 'First Squad' isn't a good enough name? Am I unpaid to be a pilot or a poet? Eh, fine... we'll be Kari Squad, then- I think that's a moon right by Hati, if my vague memories of not-me's Sol System phase way back are right."

>>13033902
>I thought you were going to name it. But meh, that's fine.

Roster:

<Iron Vipers Platoon>
Lt. Ghoul
<Alpha Squad>
Sgt. Ghost
Pvt. Dragon

<Sons of Hati Platoon>
Lt. Hawkes
<Kari Squad, To be named>
Sgt. Irons

>>13033700
>>13033858

>Lost drinks from the canteen to buy time. She stops, with a refreshed sigh.

"I'll join your squad, if um..."

>She looks over at Aberham.

"If Aberham joins. I seeing the need to er.. that is... have a medic nearby."

>>13034008
>Whoops. That's what I get for copy/pasta-ing. Anyway, more letters from home, incoming.

Roster:

<Iron Vipers Platoon>
Lt. Ghoul
<Alpha Squad>
Sgt. Ghost
Pvt. Dragon

<Sons of Hati Platoon>
Lt. Hawkes
<Kari Squad>
Sgt. Irons

>>13034011
"It'll either be him or warsaw lost. Both Doc's seem like fine fellows to me"

>>13034011

Ghost raises an eyebrow and looks to Aberham.

"Well Aberham, I was going to ask you as well. I just didn't want to seem like I was hogging all the troops" Ghost smiles, "You are more then welcome to join as well."

>Identification verified, welcome back Major. You have one unread message. Open?
>Opening message…

To: “The Ranger”
From: Annabelle Adams

When I received your message three days ago, I nearly fell off my seat from laughter. The kids walked in right when it happened – you should have seen the look on their faces! James thought I was going crazy, and Sarah thought I was sick or something. And for a minute, I thought you were joking. Until I realized you weren’t. But that’s when I almost fell off my seat.

That reminds me so much of when I first met you and John. Or rather, unknowingly. To this day, I still can’t believe the two of you did that. For two weeks! For two weeks I had no idea that I was talking to two people! I would have called the police if what you and John did wasn’t so sweet. And mind-numbingly complex.

But you were always the mischievous of the two, weren’t you? John was a bit more benign, if you could call him that. To think that you would do something like that – the scary part is, I KNOW that’s something you’d do. It was always you behind all the mean little tricks, always you crafting and plotting. I really wish you could be here for Sarah’s birthday. I just KNOW you would have made it memorable.

I sometimes wish you really COULD come back. Even if it’s just for a little bit. James remembers, but sometimes I’m afraid he’ll come to hate his father for leaving. Sarah… remembers, but not much. What she knows mostly comes from my stories, the pictures and bits of recording I have left. I just worry, you know? That she’s going to grow up with some father issues because of this. I know it’s tough, but please, could you send a letter to the kids?

With all my heart and prayers,
Annie

>Closing message…

>>13034101

>Creating new message…

To: Annabelle Adams
From: “The Ranger”

Annie, I know what you’re trying to do. And I don’t know if I can. I know, I know, he’d probably want me to. But there’s still doubt, understand? For our whole lives, most people thought of us as a single person. A few others did. You among them, which the both of us are grateful for.

But I can’t shake this doubt from me, that I might unknowingly destroy him. While you’re aware that we were two different people, what about Sarah? She might unconsciously merge us. James would know, hopefully. But Sarah… I can’t do that to him. I mean, we share the same face and voice – for her, who was so young when John left, it would be easy for me to accidentally become him. Or the other way around. And I can’t do that. To him, or you, or her. I can’t destroy my brother; I can’t take his place; I can’t become him. Even if he came back as a ghost and begged me to, I can’t. I won’t.

But for what’s left, I’ll think about it. But honestly, I’m not sure where to start. What do I say? It seems so intimidating, really. I’ve sent men to their deaths, yet I can’t write a simple letter, huh? I’ll give it a shot. Just, don’t expect me to be him, okay?

With love for you and the kids,
Walker

>Sending message...

>>13034063

"Correct. both Squads will get a medic, can't have them concentrated in one squad. You have a medic nearby regardless of which squad you or him choose."

>>13034011
"Hah, you're going with Ghost, then? Pity, you were silky smooth with that blade last fight, would have been nice to have you around. Best of luck all the same."

"Anyone else feel like joining up under Hawkes, just say the word. I can't think of too many people I'd turn down."

>>13034148

>Lost's face starts to flush with all the comm traffic. After another quick glace at Aberham, who seems to be lost in thought, she rushes over to the washstand and pulls the curtain shut, mumbling something about getting ready.

>>13034031
"If I you have room, Sgt. Ghost, I'd be happy do join your squad. Besides, I think it's probably for the better if I stick near Aberham."

(Walker said as few as 3 but if we don't want everyonee piling into one squad thats okay too.)

>>13034083
"Would be happy to join sir"

>>13034214

>From behind the curtain you see the silhouette of Lost do a fist-pump.

>>13034214

"Welcome to Alpha Squad. Same to Lost."

>>13034194
>I'd like to have you join as well, but someone has to join Irons. Hope he's not starting to feel lonely. Still, I won't deny you from Alpha if that's what you really want. I might wait for Irons to get some people before accepting again.

>had been writing on a notepad this entire time
<Iron Vipers Platoon>
Lt. Ghoul
<Alpha Squad>
Sgt. Ghost
Pvt. Dragon
Pvt. Amberham
Pvt. Lost
Pvt. Roosevelte

>>13034244
"Someone's happy, by the way lost I hope that hug wasn't creepy or nuthin' I just know they make me feel better."

night folks.
>loatifi hermann

<Sons of Hati Platoon>
Lt. Hawkes
<Kari Squad>
Sgt. Irons

"Irons is lookin' kinda lonely guys."
>So am I. ; ^ ;

>>13034280
>Hope he's not starting to feel lonely
"Lonely, pah. If Hawkes' whole platoon ends up with nothing but him, me, and a drone, it'll be because we can do just as much work as y'all without needing two dozen hands."

>>13034280
>no problem, I really just wanted an excuse to say "alpha as fuck" all the time anyway. (it's a /fit/ thing in case you didn't know.)

"So Sgt. Irons, if you'll have me, my specialties include: shooting things, getting wounded, and sarcasm"

>>13034289
"I can't see how she could consider waking up to a man in the womens' barrack giving her a hug as creepy at all."

>>13034289

>Lost, in the middle of changing much to the chagrin of those watching in the tent, pauses.

"Um, no..."

>She sticks her head outside the curtain mouths "What hug?" to Aberham before going back to changing.

>>13034282
Have I been demoted without notice, sir? I see how it is, I don't need this platoon anyway

>>13034314

> 'night

>>13034289

Aberham turns his head slowly to face Dragon

His brow wrinkled in some odd combination of confusion, ridicule, and uncertainty, and fixes the unblinking stare for several seconds before looking back to Ghost.

>>13034374
>>13034355
"Well that answers that. Also noted sir, won't happen again"

>>13034385
>>13034347
"Hah, be glad to have you over here. Though you should work on the wound bit; we're supposed to be the -ers, not the -ees."

>>13034385
>scratches of Roosevelte's name
<Iron Vipers Platoon>
Lt. Ghoul
<Alpha Squad>
Sgt. Ghost
Pvt. Dragon
Pvt. Amberham
Pvt. Lost
"Nah ya hadn't been demoted, I just wasn't paying attention, now if you intend to push it with yer sharp tongue I can find ya something more constructive to do."

>>13034374

Aberham gives half a shrug and a confused look in response.

>>13034395
"Hey she was just screaming and I wanted her to calm down. That's all I sware"

<Sons of Hati Platoon>
Lt. Hawkes

<Kari Squad>
Sgt. Irons
-Cpl. Roosevelte

"Welcome to the platoon Roosevelte, and since I don't think I said it earlier Sergeant Irons: you're my right hand man now. Make me proud."

>>13034374
>Ghost has been facing the outside the entire time, insuring Dragon followed through on those laps.

Turning around for a second, Ghost coughs politely to any others that were inside. "I think Lost might like some privacy." With that, he left the entrance to go check the perimeter.

>>13034415

>I thought I was a corporal...

>Also, Walker, I believe Aberham got enough heal kills with reviving me to get his first upgrade point. Right, Aberham?

>>13034474

>Err, how many people are in there with me?

>>13034500

>At least Aberham, your post implied more

>>13034477

under the new rules I do not qualify but I'm close,

In fact: Do combat medics/commissioned doctors advance via the same infantry path way in real military forces? My impression was they had some different things going on.

Also I'm happy just being a private, some need to be on the bottom rung :)

>>13034319

Sons of Hati, huh? From the looks of it, you could use a Knight under your command there, sir. Which I guess I'm volunteering to do.

>>13034477
>>13034385

No, you two haven't been demoted, just clerical error.

And from my knowledge, Aberham has done three saves so far: Roosevelte twice, and you once.

>>13034513
"Uh... sir? I seem to have found my way back onto your list. "

>>13034535

That is correct; 3 saves.

>>13034524

>No clue about real military forces. I don't really know, honestly.

>>13034513
Also, Roosevelt and Lost traded ranks there :/

>>13034513
>OOPS!

>>13034535
>Oh right, deployments don't count anymore.

Laps in full gear are never fun, but Dragon seems to make the best of it.

>>13034526
"I'd love to have another Sergeant amongst my Platoon, though it may be awhile until we can get someone in your squad. From now on we'll divide 'em up equally between the two of ya."

>Pick a squad name; preferably something with Norse connotations to it, but otherwise it's completely up to you.

>sighs as he continues fixing his list
"Well then Corporal I apologize."
<Iron Vipers Platoon>
Lt. Ghoul
<Alpha Squad>
Sgt. Ghost
Pvt. Dragon
Pvt. Amberham
Cpl. Lost
>>Don't forget to put rank in yer name folks.
>>Also thats what I get for just pasta'ing without paying attention

>>13034524
>In the american military at least, full blown doctors come in as officers I believe. Medics follow relatively the same path although their training is so long I think they normally start off as specialist/corporal, And I believe they have potential to advance quite quickly.
>the more you know.jpg

>>13034474

"aye, sir" he nods,

"everything should be set out Lost"

He follows the Sgt. out heading to his 'desk' down the corridor.

Well if we're not gaming tonight then I'm going to get to bed.

See you all sunday night.

>>13034627

>After making sure that everyone is out, Lost finished peeling off the bodysuit. Holding it up, it's almost terrifying to see the large through-and-through rip in the shoulder and the jagged rips in the back. Damp with sweat and re-dampened blood, the suit gives Lost a shiver before she tosses it in the disposal bin.

>A quick wipe-down later and a new set of clothing, Lost comes back out and bemoans her armor.

"Command? Is there a chance of a supply shipment? My armor is pretty beat up, and my sword has seen better days."

>>13034736

Goodnight

Sorry I got back so late everyone. I guess it doesnt feel right to start games at 2 so I'm gonna make a point to start the next game at 6 on Sunday.

If you STILL want to do a game well.... I can't realy fight it at this point can I ?

In the meanwhile I'll drawfag some real art.
Any requests ? It can be lored art.

>>13034784
Betsy outrunning the horde from the civvie rescue mission.

>>13034762

"Yeah, we're sending in more gear as we speak. And included is your nice new sonic spear."

>>13034784
>6 EST? that would just be the cat's pajamas

>>13034784

No, 6 on Sunday sounds fine (3pm on the west cost)

>>13034784
Feel free to draw dragon doing whatever

Bonus points if he's giving hugs to things, followed by some punishment for said hug

Also I will stay up if there's alot of people, but i'd rather not

>>13034784

6 tomorrow sounds perfect. As for art, it might be vain but how about what you think Ghost looks like? Failing that, an Exalted

>>13034784

>Well, what about it guys?
>Also, you have permission to draw my character if you want. Pretty girl with long blond hair, really long legs and a long stomach, well toned. You can look back on my posts for more info/ideas to draw. Oh! And if you want to draw the neat spear Aberham made, that's fine too.

>>13034784
>I wouldn't be able to do much if it's at 6pm tomorrow. I'd only be able to do turns every so often.

>I'm still shooting for tonight.

>>13034784
I could go for a short game now, if you're willing. Doesn't have to be the next full-on mission; we could run a training sim or something.

If not, then six tomorrow works. Hopefully it won't run more than six or eight hours.

>>13034810
"Really?! I put in the paperwork when I trained with it in boot. Never really expected it. Thank, Major Walker!"

>>13034842

Short-game now would be fine too.

Yeah, it's 1:08 Am here. Too late for a full on mission, I think.

>>13034863
>Central timezone represent

>>13034816
>doh, that was me, anyway I could also do a short one tonight.

>>13034784
>I'd like to sleep. I'm willing to stay up, but only if it's the full-blown mission.

>>Orbital I'd love you if you'd draw a mechanical looking snake coiling around a B. With "Auxilio ab alto" written either above or below.

If you want to go to sleep, then go to sleep people.

For those of you who want to stick around... story time, I guess. And pretty pictures. Trying to work out a patch for Bravo...

>>13035005
>Well, I'm gonna sleep up. I'll try and get there on time, but I might be 30-1:00 late.

>>13029158

>I don't know if I get to choose my specialist class path upgrade, but if so I'd like something that improves Blinky's defense/hardiness. Can't be a proper Knight if you can't stand back up after taking a beating.

I want you guys to be in the best place mentally for this mission. ANd I want to be as well. I can start earlier than 6est if I roll right.

But it defintely can't be earlier than 3-4pm sunday.
Anyways, time to get drawing.

So I assume there's going to have a preliminary recruitment thread tomorrow? I think that worked out pretty well last time. And this time we can use it for squad/platoon organization.

>>13035041

BLINKY you need to decide on a spec class.

You want something defense based ?

Yeah Im actually glad there was a gen thread today because theres a lot of ground covered with teams and organizing now. Ive yet to catch up with it myself....

"Well looks like platoon drafting is done for the night." Hawkes sits down with his back against one of the cavern walls. From his large coat he pulls a lightly charred book he found in Aggoria. The title of the book, at least what's left of it, reads: Br-ve -e- w---d. Whatever the hell that means. Hawkes flips open to his bookmark and begins to silently read.

>My guess is most of you can guess the title of the book.

>>13035303

Now that's some scary shit.

>>13035364
>Wonder if they use Bokanovsky's process to make clones in this setting.

>>13035142

Yes, that'd be good. I've already upgraded that trusty shield of mine, so getting more use out of it would be ideal.

>>13034574

I'm liking the sound of Vidar Squad sir. Seems appropriate.

>>13035405

Now that there is just Lander Slander

>Been meaning to get around to this- a more complete profile for Irons.
>"Other Actions" includes anything significant that wasn't a kill; they're not worth anything for leveling, but they had to be done anyway and I wrote them down for that.

>leans back against a cave wall with a yawn
"Well gentlemen, I do believe I'm goin to catch myself a nap. Speak with you on the morow.

An hour after Hawkes had begun reading he had dozed off accidently. His face was buried in the book, as if it were some kind of pillow, and his large coat kept him warm through the night.

>Gnight everyone who seems to have already vacated the thread.

>>13035611

HOLY SHIT YOU GOT 34 KILLS SOLDIER ?

you best be catching me on aim tomorrow son !

this was an old pic

....

but maybe....

>>13036054
Yeah, I've killed a lot of things in that predator. Mostly xenoforms. Sharky served honorably and well.

Don't have AIM, I'm afraid. IRC worked pretty well last time if you can use that, though.

>>13036117

Then get one soldier. Because everyone else is on there.
>Also, I have no experience with IRC, although there is a channel out there somewhere.

Now if you excuse me, I'm going to go back to re-reading the battle archives so as to analyze my past decision.
>So I can relive our days as simply Bravo Team, and maybe actually study.

>>13036117

uhm yeah with 34, accordng to rules you get a lass upgrade. probably a new model of predator or something.

which would be... for me an indication that i have to play this game much much harder now.

>>13036359
>>13036117

I am now very, very happy I decided to go with Preds for my upgrade, as opposed to Marines or something else.

... Also, did we ever catch those civilians choking up our comm. networks back on Aggronia?

>>13036461

OC asserts that this event only registered on psicomm but not in any intel logs.

>>13036609

Jones was a bro. Lincoln, would've loved to conscript his ass. Throw him at the Maks. See how how "pointless" our battles were with insane space chickens trying to eat him.

Also, whatever happened to those Galadorian Liberation Front boys? Did they all decide to be executed, or be conscripted?

"Dammit Aberham I nod off for one second and you get the jump on me. Congratulations man!"


IRC is easy, just enter

irc://irc.rizon.net/skirmishquest

In the address bar. If you don't have an IRC client, pick mibbit when the launch application pops up. Pick nickname, make funny talk at people. If you have a common use name, Wolf for example, it may be taken already. Just attach your rank and/or class descriptor (i.e. RR_Wolf) and you should be good.

>>13037440

Hey. What's it with me and being the common go-to-guy for shit happening? "Something wrong? Do it like Wolf!" I feel like Sergeant-material already.

>Is curled up with morning bagel.

>>13036609
>Morning everyone... sheesh I'm tired. About to go off to help set-up. It looks like I'm going to be about 30 minutes to an hour late for tonight's game, more if we started early. But I will be there. If I'm not there when we start up, and we're about to go into combat, would someone mind posting this:

>Start.

>Lost sat in the belly of the transport, something akin to panic overtaking her. She told herself that panic was normal, everyone was nervous, but more then a feeling of dread was descending on her. The sensation, sensed more then felt, was coming back, the maelstrom of raw negative emotions.

>It started as shakes, a faint tremble what stopped when she focused on it. It grew stronger and harder to stop as it took more and more of her energy to simply push back mentally against the torrent of hate and hunger. Soon it was getting so bad that the tremble had turned into an uncontrollable shiver that rattled her teeth and drummed her feet on the ground.

>She could her the concerned voices of her teammates, even a steadying hand on her shoulder, but the sense of the xenos was overwhelming. Blackness encroached in her vision and Lost’s mouth began to froth as her back arched. The harness groaned as her suits servos pushed her own strength to new heights. Other soldiers were unstrapping now, trying to push her back into her seat, hold her madly flailing arms down, trying to check her airway without her convulsions biting off fingers.

>Lost’s voice was a froth-gurgled scream:

“OH GOD, THEY’RE EVERYWHERE, THEY’RE--”

>The knight head suddenly lolled to her chest and the convulsions stopped.

>On Walkers holo screen, a small icon pulsing yellow suddenly turned read.

>ALERT: KNIGHT UNIT AB45-893K "LOST" ALPHA WAVE ACTIVITY AT 0%. VEGETATIVE STATE PROBABLE.

>End.

>>13037649
>Don't worry! Think of it a way I can start at the transport (or near it) and not have to be botted. And I'll make a triumphant return... unless the nuke goes off prematurely.