>>24367150
well shit I have no idea what this setting is about but lets get it started and hunt that cunt down!

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>>24367150
"Demons of Randgriz? Really?" Samantha raises an eyebrow as she doublechecks the filled out form you handed her. "It sounds a bit, I dunno, evil?"

"Anyways," She continues, "before we start buying equipment, we need to get at least a squad together. I've been looking through some applications, and while there's a bunch I'd rather not associate with, there's a few gems I think we can get."

"And remember! We need a BALANCED squad, this time! I don't want to the only-"

>Well shit, what's Samantha's class again? (choose one)

>TANKER: A soldier who specializes in driving vehicles of all kinds, particularly tanks.
>SCOUT: Fast and stealthy troops who specialize in recon and ambushes.
>SHOCKTROOPER: Basic frontline infantry who is though and specializes in close quarters combat.
>ENGINEER: A support class with a wide array of skills.
>SNIPER: A soldier who specializes in extremely long range warfare.
>LANCER: An anti-tank specialist.

>>24367150
>>24367308
Will you be presenting us with squadmates, or can we suggest our own?

>>24367347
I have some pregens in mind, but I will be accepting open suggestions. Just wait till the time comes!

>>24367308

>LANCER: An anti-tank specialist.

Girls with rockets.

>>24367308
Make her a Lancer.

>>24367308
>>LANCER: An anti-tank specialist.
bitches love cannons

>>24367362
Alright, I'll work on a few for you.

>>24367308
>It sounds a bit, I dunno, evil?
cum historia
mutat valde Randgriz
revelat ipsum
primum daemon scelestus est
>>24367308
>ENGINEER: A support class with a wide array of skills.

>>24367308

Lancer or Tanker.

>>24367308
>Scout
Because last time I played VC, I had a unit of nothing but shocktroopers and lancers. It was hilarious.
...But I suppose I should have diversified.

>>24367308
Haha, our Lancer is going to be a lancer. You think we will get to lance her?

>>24367308
Are the VC2 classes available as well? (If not for Sam, then later down the road?)

Anyway I vote SCOUT.

>>24367541
"Samantha, Karla was the kind of woman a man like me meets once in a lifetime. No one could ever replace her. And after having loved her, I will never love again."
"Oh, really? So if I offered myself to you, right now, no strings attached, you'd say..."
"I meant emotional love. Physical love is something I'm still all about."
"That was a rhetorical question."
"Dammit!"

>>24367539
No Marina, for pulling off stupid ridiculous headshots?

Are we the Empire's reckoning?

>>24367308
>seems like consensus is Lancer!

"I don't want to be the only lancer again, Cap! It's always 'tank on left, Sam, take it out!' 'tank on the right, Sam, go get it!'"

"I'll be sure to keep that in mind." You laugh. "To be fair, we didn't even fight all that much in the Gallia/Imp war."

"YOU never fought much!"

"Sam," You groan. "We've been over this already. Can you please not gloat over the fact you have more combat experience than me?"

"No." Sam cracks a smile. "Anyways, you've got some reading to do, Cap."

She drops a pile of papers and folders onto your desk, causing the whole thing to tremble under the weight.

"With our current finds, I'm thinking we can maybe hire on another six people."

"And your read through all this already?" You say, eyeing papers like they were a landmine.

"Yup! Gotta share the misery with someone, you know!"

"Wonderful."

>Now it's time for SQUAD GENERATION! Throw out your suggestions and the most popular ones or ones I particularly like might get in! Here's what you need:

>NAME
>GENDER
>CLASS
>PERSONALITY
>BRIEF BACKGROUND

In the meantime I will be generating Sam's potentials and stats.

>>24367643
I have to admit, I briefly lost my sides.

>>24367150
Hey OP in the games the Lancer has overall better armor than the regular troops, so I was wondering could the main character use heavy armor rather than standard?

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>Halfway through the prep work necessary for a Valkyria Chronicles quest
>See this

>>24367683
We should be careful on what kind of people we get. I mean, it's one thing to have a militia group of any and everyone cause that's what they are, any and everyone...but a company is different. If we get some Yggdists and then hire on a bunch of Darcsens, there's going to be serious trouble that we brought on ourselves.

Personally, I say Darcsens and sympathizers (or apathetic to the whole issue) would be best. We can probably get them cheaper too.

Oh right, and I think I'll be changing up the stats a bit, since on second thought the current system might be a bit too unwieldy. Stats will now be direct modifiers which can only be increased by investing xp you gain in battle. Every time you level up you can also increase your primary OR secondary stat for free.

remember we never end the mayhem until we get her with a bullet in the head
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4UaePMrsP4

>>24367721
Heh, I've always seen people talking about making one but nothing ever coming of it. Sorry if I rained on your parade!

>>24367720
This is a possibility. You'll get penalties for taking gear not suited for your class, though.

>>24367696
1. Berry Sunshine

2. Female

3. >SOLDIER: You fight for your men. Complete the mission with minimal casualties on your side.

4: >WAR VETERAN: You've fought in both Europan Wars.

5. >CAREER: You don't know how to do anything else.

6. >ENGINEER: A support class with a wide array of skills.

There are people that can kill, and then there are people like Berry. Capable of disarming a bomb and using the same wires to patch a wounded comrade, she was always sent in ahead of main forces to prepare the way. While she is a capable shot, she relied on others to help her complete the missions, many of which helped save the lives of countless soldiers.

It's based on a character I named during an X-Com livestream. She was eating by a Chrysalid during the base assault.

>>24367721
We're playing as a mercenary. Still plenty of room in Galia and Europa.

>>24367637
And sorry, for the time being, VC2 classes are a no go. Keeping it simple with the base VC1 classes.

>>24367771
>bullet in the head
>not a climactic knife fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wiskH1UE4c

>>24367777
Well, besides the spoiler I like her.

>>24367696
Kevin Varner
Male
Lancer
Kind of unreliable but when needed puts his all into the job.
Eh got no background thought up yet.

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>>24367771
and don't forget "WE ALL WAYS GET PAYED"

>>24367777

That is a terrible name.

>>24367696

Thor Odinson

Male

Shocktrooper

Knight

Thor Odinson, believes himself protector of mankind. Rides to meet his fate. For Ragnarok awaits.

Anybody else wanna make a battle harem just so Jess will snarl at us?

>>24367665
You got those waaaay to late for my tastes without save scumming.

Can't we pick actual squad members?

>>24367696
>>NAME: Heloise
>>GENDER: Female (Darcsen)
>>CLASS: Engineer
>>PERSONALITY: Half-comatose half the time, chipmunk hyper the other half. Total sugar junkie. Makes candy, buys candy, carries candy, and doesn't smell like Darc Oil because she reeks of corn syrup and chocolate.
>>BRIEF BACKGROUND: Born a Darcsen, got a job in a cafeteria serving mass amounts of food to mass amounts of workers. One day she finds a cookbook with a candy recipe in it. (Caramels) She tried it out, and from that point on she was hooked on the stuff. It also got her out of the cafeteria...you cause ONE small fire and melt a few pots...she's still got the Darcsen talent for machines, and she's crazy goot at improvising...as long as she's on one of her sugar rushes.

>>24367864
I see what you did there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfcTbK-U1YQ

>>24367880
Just wanna give the readership a chance to make their own. Rest assured I do have pregenned characters you can pick from as well.

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>>24367896
I meant... people like Marina or Audrey.
Or Jann.

>>24367896
Are they readily available and if so we may pick and choose, then if we don't want them vote on user generated characters please?

>>24367880
But the delicious rapey second playthrough was so much fun!

Two square centimeters of the guys head out of cover? Boom headshot!

>>24367896

Kristoph Konigson

Male

Sniper

Lives to make hard shots. Killing is an unfortunate and unavoidable consequence, but he hates violence. Wants to save all his comrades, wouldn't mind saving his enemies either.

An Imperial turncloak, he thought the war would be more challenging on the other side. Always happy, except when fighting, then he's ecstatic.

>>24367955
Nope, I'm making it a point not to involve canon characters.

>>24367981
Uhm, what? He hates violence but likes fighting?

>>24368018

Its the art of making the shot. Its unfortunate that the bullet kills when it hits, and he avoids killing when possible, but the test of skill is what he lives for and he can only find it in battle.

>>24368039
Ahh, okay. Now I get you.

Name: Aleksandr Petrovich

Gender: Male

Class: Sniper

Personality: A loner by nature and shy, he prefers to stay out of the way away from everyone else. Not fond of Imperials.

Background: Born as a bastard son of one of the Alliance's noble houses, Aleksandr was orphaned at an early age, and what little inheritance he received was barely enough to go by. Moving to Gallia to try and escape his origins, he had his hard-earned livelihood destroyed by the Second Europan War, forcing him to seek a living as a soldier.

>>24367777
One more for now.

1. Brillant Coraza

2. Male

3. Archetype: >MERCENARY: You only care for yourself. Complete the mission by any means necessary.

4: Choose background: >NOBILITY: You've had a high rank in the army, but never done any actual fighting.

5. Reason for becoming a mercenary. >MONEY: A soldier's gotta make a living.

6. Class: Scout

An upperclass foreign nobleman, his homeland has experienced upheavel in the royal house and raging winters, keeping them out of the war. He has offered his services to fight for his land by proxy. He has training, but the he's been sheltered all his life, making it easy for him to get lost, no matter where he is.

>>24367851
It was a random name I had on Steam when I was watching the stream. The player asked if it would be cool to include the viewers as the team. We all died.

>>24367896
Wallace Bissell
Male

Shocktrooper

A devout believer in the divinity of the Valkyria, but NOT a Yggdist. He thinks they're posers and pretenders who spend too much time hating on the insignificant Darcsens. He's too busy serving the Holy Blue Flame to hate the Dark-Hairs.

One of the few survivors of the Valkof's decimation of the militia. She heat from the blast caused his face, and body to be covered with horrid ragnite burns. He views them as divine blessings, and (since most of his pain receptors have been burned away) he charges into battle with an insane zeal...also he may possibly be hiding a slightly creepy photo-shrine to the Known Valkyria in his personal footlocker.

>>24367696
Name: Devlin Leonhart
Gender: Male
Class: Tanker
Personality: Wise-cracking, all around fun loving, nice guy. Known to crack terrible puns at any given opportunity.
BG: Coming from a poor background, he followed in his father's footsteps to join the services (at the behest of said father). He spent a little time in the army before eventually leaving after an altercation involving another squad mate left him with little options.

So here are some of the pregens.

NAME: Joe Ramirez
GENDER: Male
CLASS: Shocktrooper
PERSONALITY: Pretty easygoing and pretty much fearless. Considers danger a challenge.
BRIEF BACKGROUND: Has been a merc from the very beginning, and has roamed countless battlefields as a freelancer. As a result, he's picked up a very broad skillset.

NAME: Tarin Richards
GENDER: Female
CLASS: Scout
PERSONALITY: Aloof and professional. Takes her job very seriously.
BRIEF BACKGROUND: Started out as a Darcsen partisan before seeking refuge in Gallia. Joined the Gallian Militia as a guerrilla fighter when the Imperials invaded.

NAME: Ronald Paccone
GENDER: Male
CLASS: Engineer
PERSONALITY: A real nice guy and a classic Münchhausen-type. Also likes flirting with girls. Especially younger ones...
BACKGROUND: Works as a traveling mechanic, seemingly appearing right when he is needed.

NAME: Julia Beech
GENDER: Female
CLASS: Tanker
PERSONALITY: A bit of an odd one. Loves tanks and vehicles in general. Also a real penny pincher.
BACKGROUND: She claims to have fought with the Gallian army since EWI, despite the fact she looks half the age she should be.

Let's just pick one of the unused names off my list here...

Mack Burness
Male
Age: 27
Tanker
Rather tall for a tank driver at 2.3m. Beefy, hairy arms and chest, sporting perpetually messy dark brown hair and green eyes. Perpetual five o'clock shadow.
He is rarely found sober and has a taste for danger. Claims he can run a tank off of his homebrewed whiskey.
Mack was a farmer before the war stole all the ragnite and left him penniless and divorced. His tractor driving skills got him sent to tank school soon after he joined the military. They realized their mistake not long afterwards.

>>24368233
>Julia Beech

Totally not an expy of Carisa.

>>24367777
>>24367839
>>24367864
>>24367981
>>24368096
>>24368099
>>24368144
>>24368175
>>24368250
Alright! We've picked up quite a list, in addition to the pregens here >>24368233

So, I am CLOSING character generation. Now its time to see which ones you want to hire!

>>24368279
Shh, its ok. She was awesome.

>>24367896
Sasha
Female (Darcsen)

Scout

Headstrong, fearless, camo genius, hates sleeping under a roof.

'Darcsen do not retaliate.' Right, Sasha was probably out sick when that message got passed around. Not that she fights people, nah...that's boring and people get mad and either shoot you, lock you up, put you in the Nameless, or worse. Sasha picks fight with nature. Animal, plant, geographic landmark, Sasha plans to either skin it, catalogue/burn it, or climb that sucker and plant a Darcsen pattern flag in it. She's got no time for civilization, she has a warm fur hat, and a woods to conquer.

>>24368233
>NAME: Tarin Richards

If she's a Darcsen, she shouldn't have a last name.

(also did Heloise not make the cut?)

>>24368289
Berry got two replies at least, and Brillant was the only suggested Scout.

Are we going for one of each class, or what are our limits?

>>24368289
Aleksandr
Brillant
Mack
Tarin
Julia
Joe

Just curious , in the game tanks required a driver and a gunner is that the same here?

>>24368347
Right, I forgot about that whole name thing.

And I think I missed Heliose.

>>24368372
Squad comp is whatever you want it to be. The hire limit is 6.

>>24368381
For the sake of simplicity, only one crewman is required to operate a tank.

>>24368381

No problems with this.

>>24368381
This is me.
>>24368416
In that case switch Julia for Heloise

>>24368466
I'm fine with Heloise as well.

Berry, Tarin, Julia, Joe, Kristoph, Brillant.

>>24368466
Same here, with Heloise instead of Julia

>>24368461
This is me.

I prefer the original configuration of >>24368381.

Because Carisa is awesome.

>>24368507

Seconded.

>>24368381

This.

>>24368516
We only need on Tank person, so Julia could be removed.

>>24368542
So it seems like Joe, Tarin, and Brillant are a lock.

That leaves 3 slots left!

>>24368542
But Julia is better than Mack...

>>24368542
And I prefer Julia.

Julia, Berry and Kristoph.

>>24368569
We only need one Tanker.
So change my last three to Julia, Heloise, and Aleksandr

>>24368632

Eh, supporting this.

>>24368632
Thirded.

Haha! No extra lancer to help Sam.

>>24368671
Revenge is sweet.

>>24368612
>>24368617
>>24368617
It's three to one, so Julia seems to be our Tanker.

Joe: Shocktrooper
Tarin: Scout
Brillant: Scout
Julia: Tanker

We're missing a sniper, engineer, and lancer.

>>24368632
>>24368647
>>24368662
With these, we can add

Heloise: Engineer
Aleksandr: Sniper

That should be it, no?

>>24368632
So it seems like our final roster is:

1. Joe (Scout)
2. Tarin (Scout)
3. Brillant (Scout)
4. Julia (Tanker)
5. Heloise (Engineer)
6. Aleksandr (Sniper)

CONFIRM Y/N?

>>24368696
Sam is our Lancer.

>>24368696
Do we want two scouts? Swap one out for a lancer or shocktrooper?

>>24368709
Yes.

>>24368709

Wait, why the heck do we have three scouts?

>>24368712
And she just said she doesn't want to be the only one anymore.
She's gonna hate us.

>>24368709
>3 scouts
Why

>>24368733
WHOOPS I fucked up there. Joe is a shocktrooper.

>>24368718

No, I'd prefer another front liner to another Scout.

>>24368745
>>24368733
Joe is a shocktrooper.

>>24368466
Same guy getting a name for easy viewing.
>>24368709
This is fine I guess.

>>24368765
Ah. was wondering how/why we got up to 3

>>24368718

I suppose this is a good time to grab that other Lancer.

>>24368709
Joe's supposed to be a shock.

So, swap Tarin/Brillant for...crap we really didn't get many recruits...there ARE no other Lancers other than blank-slate Kevin, and as for shocktroopers, our options are Thor or Wallace.

Keep the list, we don't need two lancers right now and scouts are useful.

>>24368831
I'll back this guy. Scouts can be used to cover our one lancer, two lancers aren't very good at covering each other from regular soldiers.

Guess we're going with the list then.

>>24368709
Sam's eyes narrow as she scrutinizes your short list for what has to be the 50th time, her eyes occasionally darting up to glare at you before returning to the list.

"Well, at least the genders are balanced."

>Maintain pokerface.
>[deadpan]It sounds like you're jealous.
>[joke]Don't worry Sam, you'll always be my one true love!
>Other

>>24368900
Poker face.

>>24368900
>>[joke]Don't worry Sam, you'll always be my one true love!

>>24368900
>>[joke]Don't worry Sam, you'll always be my one true love!

Heh.

>>24368900
Joke first.

Then, sorry about no other lancers but the other guy was sketchy.

>>24368900
>[joke]Don't worry Sam, you'll always be my one true love!

>>24368900
>Maintain pokerface.

>>24368900
>>[joke]Don't worry Sam, you'll always be my one true love!

>>24368923
Also we should check to see that the other four are cool with working with two Darcsens.

>>24369189
I made Brillant, so here is his reasoning. His own people are fighting amongst themselves (a la VC1), so he'd at least respect them for choosing to fight against a true enemy. He's also been sheltered, so you could see him try to interact and fail, just like in our animus.

Underhandedly, no one asks if there were Jews, or African-Americans, or etc. when people come back from service these days, only that they served.

So, hey guys. I just realized that we should really hope Julia comes with her own tank otherwise we are going to be borrowing from whoever we hire out to...

>>24368900
"Don't worry Sam," You say, putting your hand over your heart, "you'll always be my one true love!"

Sam tries not to laugh but makes a very undignified snorting noise instead.

"Ha ha, very funny, Cap. Anyways, I think I've got the measure of what the guys can do.

POTENTIALS:
1. Sam
> Down to Earth: +1 CH against non-nobles. Non-nobles may use Sam's morale stat instead of their own.
> Tank Hunter: +2 to hit against tanks.

2. Joe
> Ramirez, Take Point!: Ramirez suffers no penalties for using enemy equipment.

3. Tarin
> Knife Fighter: +2 to melee attacks. Melee stealth attacks automatically succeed.

4. Brillant
> Winter Soldier: +1 to all rolls when fighting in snowy environments.

5. Julia
> Thrifty: Upkeep for Julia's vehicle is halved.

6. Heloise
> Sugar Rush: Single Use. Heloise eats a candy to add +5 to AG rolls for a single round.

7. Aleksandr
> Loner: +1 to all rolls when fighting alone.

Also, instead of upping a stat when you level up, you can instead purchase a potential.

>>24369382
Heloise served in the militia and wasn't overly fond of it, but she needs the money, can fire a gun, and there's only so many places that'll hire a dark-hair.

Plus, you know...she's either on a sugar rush or a sugar crash. Not the best status for a worker.

>>24369412
Also, you can opt to take a NEGATIVE potential in return for being able to up a stat AND pick up a new potential.

>>24369412
Will the potentials be of a selection that is set already or will they change based on our play-style and choices?

>>24369412
> Ramirez, Take Point!: Ramirez suffers no penalties for using enemy equipment.
Can we eventually get him "Ramirez, Do Everything!" that lets him be whatever fucking class he wants, because he's mother fucking Ramirez?

>>24369467
Playstyle and interaction will factor in. Basically you'll get a short list to pick from based on what they've gone through and what class they are.

>>24369412
Do the Squad members level up?
And if they gain attributes, could deciding upon them be more of a Communicating with our MC rather then us just choosing for them?

Gotta give our members characterization, ya know..

Wait, where were Sam's suggestions for squadmates?...

>>24369476
We should, if only because his name is Ramirez and, well, we all get the joke.

Guy who made Alek here. Addendum, he also grew up in an extremely cold and snowy environment.

Pretty much a given when concerning a Not!Russian.

>>24369463
>Also, you can opt to take a NEGATIVE potential in return for being able to up a stat AND pick up a new potential.

Heloise:
Sugar Crash: Heloise loses half her AP. (Happens on a crit-fail, goes up to 1-5 if it's after Sugar Rush)

Bonus:
A Shot and a Lollipop!: Heloise gets +1 to Ragnaid heal and range.

(Feel free to tweak these, but I think Heloise should also have Medic skills)

>>24369644
....
A Squirrelly, Sugar addicted, jittery girl who mighr crash in the middle of bandaging us up?..

"Alright, I got you---"
"Heloise?.. THIS ISN'T THE TIME TO FALL ASLEEP, SAM IS BLEEDING OUT!"

Not a good idea.

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>>24369497
She doesn't choose the squaddies. That's the CO's (your) job.

>>24369412
"Anyways, I've been to the depot too. Lots of war surplus there we can pick up cheaply. With our starting funds, we can get basic weaponry and plenty of ammo, no problem."

"I'm feeling a 'but' coming on here..."

"BUT... the issue of getting a tank is a bit trickier. The depot has so many Light Tanks stocked up that they can't even GIVE them away. We can get one dirt cheap, but we've both seen how well they did in the war..."

You shudder and nod. You remember seeing one too many GLT get blown away by the Empire's heavy armor.

"But they do have a prototype Type 36 Medium tank. No idea how the depot got it but they're willing to sell. The only problem is that it's ultra rare. Not even in full production yet. Upkeep on that thing is going to be HELL."

>Pick Light Tank
>Pick Type 36
>You know what, we can just rent from our employer.
>Other

>To give you an idea, a Light Tank's upkeep will only be 100 credits, which is pretty much the same as an infantryman. A stock Type 36 will be 700.

>>24369611
Same guy.

Aleksandr:
Outcast - Having allies of the same unit class nearby puts them on edge, lowering their evasion abilities.

Bonus:
Winter Soldier: +1 to all rolls when fighting in snowy environments.

>>24369714
Take the medium our tanker halves upkeep.

>>24369714
what about a tank destroyer?

>>24369644
Also, this is just reaching, but don't all Darcsens usally get the Darcsen Pride bonus when they work together?

Darcsen Pride: +1 CH against Darcsens.

Darcsen Hate: -1 CH to Darcsen Haters/Yggdists

>>24369714
>>Pick Type 36

>>24369714
Could we modify and upgrade our light tank?

Make it actually worth something in the scheme of things?

Although a light tank would work just fine for Hit and Run tatics against infantry...

Emphasis on 'Run'.

>>24369714
Fuck those lights, get the damn medium. The upkeep will be worth it.

Mercy, is that upkeep before or after Julias half upkeep bonus?

>>24369703
She doesn't fall asleep...she just takes an extra turn to do what she could do in one. (Or half a turn if she's on her rush)

>>24369714
I say go medium (Type 36). I rather we have something that's actually a bit durable to protect our tanker/us better

>>24369750
>>24369714
We can do ettt.
Medium all the way..

Can we get some Specs?

>>24369761
Darcsen traits are mostly passive. They generally have higher starting stats at the cost of most Imps hating the fuck outta them.

On that note I'm going to pastebin individual stats after this thread. We're not going to be really seeing any combat in this installment.

>>24369714
>>Pick Type 36

Considering Julia's potential, it'd be a shame not to abuse it like crazy.

>>24369714
lets get the 36 and try to get some tasty contracts

>>24369714
>Pick Type 36
"The parade and the Uniforms I can understand but to buy this tank you gotta be crazy!"
"It's a mother beautiful tank!"
"It's a piece of junk. The fuel system leaks all over the place, it's a piece of junk!"
"Always with the negative waves Moriarty, always with the negative waves."

>>24369714
As a question, would it be possible to get two light tanks instead of the one medium?
Having access to multiple skirmishers might be even more valuable.

>>24369820
Basically, the Gallian Light Tank is about the equivalent of an early Sherman. A Type 36 Medium would be similar to an upgraded Panzer IV.

>>24369714
Eh, not like we're going to be taking the safe, non-risky, low paying jobs. Go with the Type 36, and go for the gusto.

'Make no small plans, for they have no power to move men's hearts.'

>>24369887

We don't have anyone to drive the second one.

>>24369901
lets get the medium then....

hey can we take any equipment from our fallen foes as salvage?

Is it possible to go for a Heavy in the future?

>>24369714
take the Type 36, we dont want to skimp on the tanks

Now the IMPORTANT question...

What do we name her?

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>>24369901
>equivalent of an early Sherman
At least it's not a Grant, or worse, a Lee.
"The Browning is jammed. I am saying 'driver advance' on the A Set and the driver, who can't hear me, is reversing. And as I look over the top of the turret and see twelve enemy tanks fifty yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich."
-Lieutenant Ken Giles (British Army) on commanding an M3 Grant Medium Tank.

>>24369969
Moebius-1, we might as well get more AC references in while we have the chance.

>>24369994
>Mobius-1
>not Nemo
What, you didn't learn Moon just to play the unbutchered version of Electrosphere?

>>24369969
Let Julia, name her.
It'll be her baby, after all..
But the entire squad could toss in suggestions..

Any name will either be placed Immediately by Julia, or after a mission or two of Tanking..

I'd rather not just arbitrarily slap a name on it. Gotta let it have some personality, eh?

>>24370048
>I'd rather not just arbitrarily slap a name on it.
This, it must earn its name, in blood and fire, to truly be worthy of it

>>24369969
We should name it Fluffy.

Or, if you don't like that, Plaited Daisies.

>>24370039
Unfortunately no, although I've always wanted to play Electrosphere. Although I did read the synopsis and I doubt it would be good to name our tank after a unit that was deemed incapable to change the war.

>>24369714
>pick the Type 36

"Let's go with the Type 36. When it comes to armor you can only settle for the best." You say.

"Sure thing, Cap. I'll let the depot know right away. I'll also get these hire forms submitted and I can get our squad assembled within the week."

"Sam, where would I be without you."

"Buried under three tons of papwork. Oh right!" Before she head out the door, she tosses another folder at you which she expertly manages to land right on your face. "We got 3 theaters of battle to choose from. Up to you to see which one we die horribly in!"

You open the folder, seeing a map of Europa with three large circles and lots of little notes that Sam had scribbled in.

The first request was from Albion (Britain). Apparently, there have been lots of rumors that the Empire is preparing an amphibious invasion of the island nation. With their men overseas and their normally formidable fleet scattered on various posts, Albion is willing to hire mercenaries to bolster its meager defenses.

On the Northern Front, Federation forces are making a huge push into the Empire itself. This is the first time in EWI that the Federation has managed to push into Imperial territory, though you hear the fighting is particularly fierce and brutal.

The Southern Front still has many small Federation states under Imperial occupation. One of these stats, Ustio, is particularly wealthy. With the Federation concentrating their efforts in the North, Ustio has decided to turn elsewhere for help.

You decide to go to
>Albion
>Northern Front
>Southern Front

>>24370185
I've actually forgotten that the tank needs to be named. I'm open for suggestions on that as well.

>>24370185

> Albion

I want to fight operation Sealion.

>>24370185
Is Albion part of the Feds?

>>24370219
we shall name it after it has earned a name in battle, naming it before it is worthy of a name is just wishing for bad luck

>>24370185
>Southern Front
Wealthy client? Sold.

>>24370185
>>Albion

Operation Sealion here we come.

>>24370185
>Southern Front
Gotta make that dosh

>>24370185
The Northern front should take most of the forces.. And would be too hot for our first time as a Merc..
I kinda don't think a defensive war against an invasion force would go down well.. Lots of waiting around, lots of "We're screwed" moments..

So my vote is for the South.

>>24370234
Pretty much. With the state Europa is in, neutral nations are nearly unheard of.

Oh yeah, and if you haven't caught on, I'm making up names for Federation nations because the Fed literally had zero development in the games.

>>24370185
lets head to albion I have a hunch she might show up there

I want to start a militia group just so we can have Valkyria Chronicles uniforms. Why can't real militaries be that stylish? (Inb4 SS).

Shit you'd think the JSDF would look cool but even they look as boring as anyone.

Im gonna say Albion so.we can shake down the squad.

>>24370185
Albion or Ustio sound good for our new guys, don't want them to die too quickly.

>>24370277
If we wanted to try and hook up with say...the Fouzen resistance, how deep into Imp territory would we have to go?

Oh, I'm voting Southern Front.

>>24370185
>Albion
My gut tells me Karla will be there.
>>24370290
They may LOOK boring, but name one other group of motherfuckers that have a full-on martial art for bayonet fighting.

>South
Seems it be the best for our newly formed merc company. Plus they are WEALTHY

>>24370185
>>Albion

revenge is fine and all but we will need the cash, firepower and find some leads on her

>>24370185
Well, seeing all three...
>Southern Front
Come on, mercenary companies need money, especially new ones like us

>>24370435
the south gives us more opportunities for cash and time to develop our unit before we get into serious battles

my vote is for the south

>>24370185
>>Albion

Because frankly I don't think Italy will be that interesting compared to Britain.

>>24370463
yep we need to fight in the south in NOT italy

The lesser we have to deal with the Feds the better, best to work with people who aren't too happy with the Feds. I don't want to deal with people giving us grief because were the psycho blood-soaked nutjobs known as Gallians.

Again, Southern Front.

>>24370185
"Looks like we're going to Albion." You say to yourself.

Two weeks later, you and your new squad are hitching a ride on the next supply ship to Albion. Having lived in Gallia all your life, it was a bit of an understatement to say that you weren't quite used to the rigors of sea travel.

"I think I'm going to be sick." You moan.

"Oh, suck it up, Cap. I thought you nobles were always supposed to be prim and proper." Sam said, casually chewing on a ration bar.

"I think I'm going to go back to my bunk."

"Hey, you should go see some of our squad while you're down there. Might want to get familiarized before we arrive in Albion."

"I'll think about it."

>Just go back to your room and sleep.
>Go see one of your squadmates. (specify)
>Other

>>24370565
See all our troops.

>>24370565
>>Go see one of your squadmates. (specify)

Can't we have them all muster in the mess for the standard 'We're not doing this for the money, we're doing this for a SHITload of money' speech?

>>24370565
>Go see one of your squadmates. (specify)
Let's find out how Julia likes her new wheels.

>>24370565
Wha?..
No Introduction to our squadmates?..

WE MUST RECTIFY THIS!
Gather the entire squad, introduce ourselves and Sam, SEASICKNESS BE DAMNED!

Was it me, or was the consensus leading towards the southern front? ...

>>24370647
When I counted, Albion edged out in the votes.

If you want to introduce yourself to the whole squad, feel free to try and write up a cool speech. You might get bonuses depending how effective it is.

>>24370688
>When I counted, Albion edged out in the votes.

in the future, it might help to let us know when you count the votes and what won, saves us continuing voting and possibly shifting the winning vote after you've started writing

>>24370688
"Ladies, Gentlemen...do you know what they call Gallia? They don't call it the home of heroes, or saviors, or the decendants of the Valkyria...no. Gallia is the blood-soaked bitch. A woman who knows nothing but how to fight, with Imps, with Feds, with ourselves, it doesn't matter. Gallians are mad to a person, and the only thing they're good at is making sure that flowers grow on battlefields. And Ladies and Gentlemen...I love that reputation. I love our country, and if she is a blood soaked bitch, then let me be covered in crimson when I kiss her. Because out there? There are people who will do ANYTHING to get a taste of Gallia's love, who will PAY us mountains of money so we can SHOW them what kind of lunatics are mothered at our Valkyria Mother's teat. We are the children of war, strife, and conflict...and we are the best at it. Lets go win this war for these people, take their money, and show them exactly what it means to be a Gallian!"

>>24370732
This

>>24370688
Erm..
I can't into Dialoge well while I'm kinda half asleep..
Someone wanna take over the speechwriting?

>>24370918
Beautiful! ...
Kinda Patriotic for a bunch of Mercs though, eh?

>>24370948
Hey, nobody says mercs can't love their motherland. For example, I'm pretty sure we're never gonna take a job that would harm Gallia.

>>24370918
I'll take it.

Captcha: opmentF Success

>>24370977

My only issue with it, as its a pretty great speech, is that I don't think everyone in our unit is Gallian.

Would write something, but kind of drained from finishing up my own quest, so sorry.

>>24371265
Alek is Imperial.

>>24370918
After a quick announcement over the ship's intercom, you have your squad assembled in the cargo hold your equipment is stowed, including your new Type 36.

After making sure you have their attention, you begin your speech.

"Ladies, Gentlemen...do you know what they call Gallia? They don't call it the home of heroes, or saviors, or the decendants of the Valkyria...no. Gallia is the blood-soaked bitch. A woman who knows nothing but how to fight, with Imps, with Feds, with ourselves, it doesn't matter. Gallians are mad to a person, and the only thing they're good at is making sure that flowers grow on battlefields. And Ladies and Gentlemen...I love that reputation. I love our country, and if she is a blood soaked bitch, then let me be covered in crimson when I kiss her. Because out there? There are people who will do ANYTHING to get a taste of Gallia's love, who will PAY us mountains of money so we can SHOW them what kind of lunatics are mothered at our Valkyria Mother's teat. We are the children of war, strife, and conflict...and we are the best at it. Lets go win this war for these people, take their money, and show them exactly what it means to be a Gallian!"

After finishing, you take the chance to see how your squad has reacted. You see most of the squad actively applauding. Heloise, though, seems a bit too enthusiastic. However, you can see both Tarin and Aleksandr hanging off in the back. Aleksandr just seems like trying to duck into the shadows so he won't be noticed, while Tarin just maintains a cold pokerface.

"That will be all." You say, trying keep your stomach under control. "While we're here, I suggest you get familiarized with your kit. I fully expect us to get thrown the meatgrinder the moment we hit land. Dismissed!"

"That was a pretty cool speech." Sam says, taking position next to you. "You always did have a talent for that."

"So... what now? We're still a couple days out from Albion."

>You get 1 reroll for the speech!

(cont)

>>24371291
Born Imp, grew up Gallian.

>>24371317
>Talk with Sam
>Talk with a squadmate (specify)
>Study up on Albion
>Get some rest
>Other

>>24371333
>Talk to Tarin and Aleksandr
Gotta get them on board too.

>>24371333
>>Talk with Sam
And the subject of our talk will be mostly to
>>Study up on Albion

>>24371331
Born Imp, grew up Imp, moved to Gallia as soon as he could.

You're debating this with the guy who wrote his sheet.

>>24371365

This is practical. I like it.

>>24371401
Apologies. Didn't know you were the same anon, and I just went by what I inferred from the sheet. My bad.

>>24371458

It's fine, I just felt the need to clear up any misunderstandings.

>>24371333

Talking to the other two members would probably be best, to at least see their motives and wants in this war and perhaps convince them of ours.

>>24371333
>Talk with a squadmate (specify)
Tarin

>>24371349
I actually like this a bit better. Team building is important, more so when we have to apply bullets to the scenario.

>>24371317
>Talk to Tarin and Aleksandr

You decide to go check up on the two potentially troublesome looking squadmates in the back. You approach Aleksandr first.

"Oh! H-hello sir! I didn't see you approach!" Aleksandr nervously stammers.

>What say?

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>>24371651
"How are you doing, son?"

>>24371694
I don't think Jager is old enough to be calling him son.
let's say something like "At ease Aleksandr I just came over to see if I could get to know my squadmates better, how are you doing?"

>>24371742
>I don't think Jager is old enough to be calling him son.
Well fuck. We need to get old and grizzled fast.

>>24371742
>I don't think Jager is old enough to be calling him son.

This is true. You're barely any older than they are.

>>24371778
Don't worry by the end of the war we will have enough bad memories and scars to age really badly and look the part at least.

>>24371651
"At ease, Petrovich. I'm just making the rounds. If you're the one who's going to be watching over us, I'd like to know the man behind the eyes. Do you need any special equipment when we arrive? Anyone we need to contact? We all need to be our best, so is there anything you need to be that?"

>>24371651
>"Hey, when we're not on the front, don't call me 'sir'. Makes me feel old."

>>24371894
This reads better than mine so I'll support it.

>>24371875
>age really badly
>implying Big Boss isn't a sexy old man
>implying you're not gay for Old Snake
Seriously, it's like having the "Snake" callsign destines you to being a sexy bastard when you get old.

>>24371651
"At ease, Petrovich. I'm just making the rounds. If you're the one who's going to be watching over us, I'd like to know the man behind the eyes. Do you need any special equipment when we arrive? Anyone we need to contact? We all need to be our best, so is there anything you need to be that?"

"E-everything is fine, sir!" Aleksandr says just a bit too loudly and quickly. "I just need a good rifle and I'll be good to go!"

You're not entirely convinced that "everything is fine", though.

"How about you tell me what you REALLY think?"

"OhgodI'mfomtheEmpirepleasedon'tkillme!"

>What say?

>>24372002
>"Yes, and...?"

>>24372040
This.

>>24372002
"You know I had another friend from the Empire once..."

>>24372061
Considering what happened with her, it's probably best not to bring that up.

>>24372002
Take a moment for the boy to stop hyperventilating. Calmly make sure that the other members of the squad aren't listening, and then sit down across from him.

"Your paperwork says that you live in Gallia. You saluted the Unicorn, and I didn't hear you speak the Emperor's Oath this morning. So, tell me how you're 'from the Empire' and then we'll go from there. And stop shaking!"

(The Emperor's Oath is canon, learned from Helmut in VC2.)

>>24372120
Doesn't change that we loved her. Part of us might still. Duty made us foes, but that doesn't change what we had.

>>24372131
This.

>>24372040
This has my support for now.

>>24372061
I like this because it correlates to our hatred of betrayal, however I think we should keep it private for now unless the squadmembers ask our reason for fighting.

>>24372139
She also betrayed us and is now our enemy.

How exactly is that going to help his mental state?

>>24372131
Thirded.

>>24372002
Changed vote
>>24372131
Changing to this.

>>24372002
>"My fiance was an imperial I plan to rip her head off, mind you not because she's imperial but because she decided to tell me our engagement was off by rolling some tanks through my house, as long as you stay loyal to our company and give me your resignation in advance if you decide to leave we'll have no problem.

>>24372164
We don't necessarily have to elaborate, could just be us reminiscing like the "seen some shit" commander that we are far too young to be.

>>24372164
>She also betrayed us and is now our enemy.
As I said, duty made us foes. You can fight someone without hating them. Considering that the first thread included choosing one of the Ace Styles from Ace Combat Zero, we should probably keep that in mind since it was a central theme of said game.

>>24372254
We were also very close to executing her in the first thread.

>>24372287
Because we had a lot of guys who had giant murderboners for no good reason.

>>24372002
"Yeah, I could tell from your file. Listen, it doesn't really matter who or where you came from, so long as you identify as Gallian, then as far as I'm concerned you ARE Gallian.

Now that we're stuck together on foreign soil, it doesn't matter what we were in past lives. So long as we look out for, and respect each other, then there will be no cause for concern.

Beyond the riches and spoils of war, I aim to make this unit of mercenaries into a band of brothers and sisters. A family forged in adversity.

What say you?"

>>24372147
Changing vote to >>24372317

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>>24372002
"Yes, and...?" You say.

"W-what?" Aleksandr blinks. "B-but the Lieutenant said-"

You sigh. Of course, Sam went through all the applications first. She'd be the type to warn Aleksandr ahead of time about your... dislikes. You look around to make sure none of the rest of the squad are close enough to hear.

"Look." You put a hand on his shoulder. "Your paperwork says that you live in Gallia. You saluted the Unicorn, and I didn't hear you speak the Emperor's Oath this morning. So, tell me how you're 'from the Empire' and then we'll go from there. And stop shaking! I'm smart enough to save my anger for actual Imperials."

"W-well, if you p-put it that way..." Aleksandr nods.

"If you want to keep it a secret from the rest of the squad, I won't tell anybody, got it?"

"Thank you sir!"

"Good. Now go familiarize yourself with the rifles we brought. I'm not sure if they're the same type you used."

As Aleksandr runs off, you note that his posture isn't quite as hunched or shaky anymore. It seems like that pep talk really did help.

You then turn around to see Tarin standing right behind you.

"Sir." She says.

>Uh... hi?
>That's a pretty cool trick.
>Ohgoddon'tkillme
>Other

>>24372396
>That's a pretty cool trick.

>>24372396
>other: "You're pretty Good."

>>24372396
>>Other

"Impressive. Though your stance is a little sloppy. I hope you've killed your target by the time you've got here, or else they'll kick your legs out from under you and all you'll be is a surprisingly close corpse."

You take a moment. "Equipment is satisfactory, I hope? Are there anything I need specific for you and Heloise? Albion isn't too bad of a place for the Darc, but I don't want any incidents from the first idiot who spits in your face and says you reek of oil and sin."

>>24372396
>That's a pretty cool trick.

>>24372396
>>That's a pretty cool trick.

>>24372487
Dude, we actually do not have that much combat experience. Tarin is significantly better than us.

>>24372571
SHE doesn't know that!

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>>24372396
>That's a pretty cool trick.
Hopefully she can teach us the basics of CQC.

>>24372580
So you're advocating needlessly antagonizing someone with an assassin build? Not a wise choice.

>>24372571
So we're basically talking out of our ass then?

Trying to one-up everyone with our non-existent awesomeness will not end well.

>>24372643
Shit, was replying to >>24372580

>>24372396
"That's a pretty cool trick. Not many people that can move like that."

"Anyone can do it, with enough practice and motivation." Tarin shrugs.

"So what was that little show all about? Trying to impress me?" You ask.

"No, just testing you."

>What say?

>>24372666
Did I pass?

>>24372666
"Did I pass?"

>>24372666
>"So how badly did I fail?"

>>24372666
"If the goal was to notice you then I must have failed otherwise it was just to see my reaction."

>>24372643
Alright. It is a little much. But it's important we keep a clear dominant-alpha position in the group, so go with

>>That's a pretty cool trick.

>>24372666
Did I pass?

"Did I pass?"

>>24372666
"Did I pass?"

"Could've been worse. You at least kept your nerve." Tarin shrugged. "Ideally you would have spotted me as I was approaching, but I guess my expectations were a bit too high."

"What, you were afraid I wasn't fit for the job?"

"This isn't the first time I've had to fight under someone with less experience than me. Anybody can make a good speech. Fewer people can actually fight."

"Well, I'm glad I met your expectations." You respond a bit warily.

"If you don't mind, sir, I need to do my gear check."

What an odd one, you think to yourself as Tarin stalks. You're suddenly very glad that you didn't embarrass yourself in front of her.

"Oh, there you are." Sam says.

"What is with people sneaking up behind me today?" You sigh as you spin to face her.

"Hey, I was stomping here with all the grace of Marmota steamrolling Randgriz. Not my fault you were too distracted to notice." Sam waves another folder in front of your face. "My Useful Notes on Everything Albion".

>Thanks, I'll read it right away.
>Can you just give me a quick rundown?
>I think I need some rest first.
>Other

>>24372997
>Thanks, I'll read it right away.
Does it include this world's equivalent of this, so we don't embarrass ourselves when we're invited for tea?
http://orwell.ru/library/articles/tea/english/e_tea

>>24372997
>>Can you just give me a quick rundown?

>>24372997
>Thanks, I'll just skim through it here first before I go take a rest.
>Can you also give me a rundown of the important bits while reading?
Because multitasking.

>>24373144
I like this

>>24373144
>while reading
>while I'm reading
Damn typos.

>>24373144
This.

>>24373144
"I'm beat. I'm just going to skim through it. Mind giving me the important bits?"

"Fiiiiiiine." Sam pouts, frustrated at your obvious lack of interest in reading.

"Albion's one of the Federation's Big Three, with the other two being Osea and Yuktobania. While Osea and Yuktobania have larger armies, Albion has the largest navy with over 300 ships of various types."

"As for Albion's current defenses, the majority of its standing defenses are manned by the Home Guard, which numbers over a million. Don't let that number encourage you though, since the majority of them are just old men with too much free time."

"Besides its navy, Albion's greatest strengths are in artillery and commando units. Fortunately, they got plenty of both on their home soil."

"Oh, and don't make fun of their tea. They'll make sure you regret it."

You nod as you skim through the pages. True to form, the things Sam doesn't mention are things you can go by without, such as Albion's total population, major exports, demographics, etc.

"Right, well I'm going to get some sleep. We need to be rested when we land." You say.

"Roger that, Cap."

Fortunately, you don't have any dreams that night. Nothing but blackness.

(cont)

>>24373492
>Osea and Yuktobania
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrQrkZtg-mo

It all makes sense now, Valkyria Chronicles is set in the past of Ace Combat.

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>>24373492
The next day, your ship finally makes port. Glad that the trip is over, you're one of the first to step off the ship. You see another ship coming into port as well, though much smaller. It was more of a landing boat than ship. Rather than head for the docks, the boat takes the shorter path straight to the beach. The moment it hits the shallows you can see a dozen men in Albion uniforms leap out.

However, you notice something odd and you squint to try and make it out.

"Ah, so you're the mercenaries Command has been talking about!" Their commanding officer yells jovially as he stomps his way up the beach and reaches his arm out. "The name's Jack. Nice to meet you!"

"Uh, hi there." You say, somewhat distracted.

After all, how many people did you see lugging around claymores like it was a regular thing?

>And that's it for tonight, folks! Hope you had a good time!
>Next time on Valkyrian mercs, fulls stats, Home Guard, and guys who don't need guns to kill the shit out of you!
>Should be continuing again Sunday 6-7pm PST.

>>24373492
>>24373587
It is official: We must now acquire the nickname of Blaze.

>>24373642
>Mad Jack Churchill
Oh man, we need to hang out with him.

>>24373642
Was fun, see you tomorrow Merc.

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Cool quest! Too bad I missed it. Just wanted to point out that there ARE official names for some of the nations in the Atlantic alliance. Pic related.

>>24373996
Dokkum? Yeah...okay...who wants to say that those are old First-Generation Valkyria names and that Albion is what it's called now.

>>24374071

Probably for the best, really. I mean, who wants to be from the glorious nation of Sneek? At least there are some general terrain features there that could be used for mission planning.

>>24373996
>there ARE official names for some of the nations in the Atlantic alliance.
And we are not using them for good reason.

They are all retarded

>>24373996

We should have gone to the southern front. I want to know what the deal is with that crater next to Trier.

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>And as I look over the top of the turret and see twelve enemy tanks fifty yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich.

>>24374347
Fuck, forgot to link to >>24369975

Am I the only one who wanted to take 6 Tankers, give each one a tank and plow through the battlefield with an unstoppable tank division, no squishy footmen slowing us down?

>>24373996
The funny thing is, most of those names are places/cities in the Netherlands. I actually live near Delfzijl myself.

>>24374389

How do you pronounce it?

>>24374395
Something like delph-z-isle, with a soft z.

>>24376649
I wonder if we can set up a HQ in the future

Anyone know if it will be possible to get an Edelweiss model tank? Not the original obviously, but basically a copy probably built for testing before they started making the type 36. For anyone not familiar with the series, it's probably the most powerful tank in existence in existence right now, or Welkin was even more of a tactical genius than he already was.

>>24376724
a base would be nice

>>24376909
I would like a base, but currently its 8 people, some stuff and a tank. Maybe after we get a mission or two under our belt.

>>24376921
oh ya we need make some money and cap some ass's first

>>24376811
Getting an Edelwiess would be awesome, though I'm not sure how we would do it, given that OP apparently wants to keep us away from any of the universes characters. Though I can understand the desire not to have the Main characters of VC 1 steal the spotlight, and I understand the desire to stay the hell away from Avan.
I still hope we can get a merc contract to help Jaeger with his rebellion though

>>24376909

A mobile HQ would be best. Maybe a ship or an armored train so we can redeploy quickly?

>>24377014
Seeing as how we were seasick I'd nix the ship. And trains are expensive and only go on prelaid tracks.

So, I'd like a permanent compound somewhere, probably Gallia.

>>24377083
sounds reasonable to me. So, shall we start making up an equipment wishlist while we are here?

>>24377083

What's the point of a permanent compound if we're going to be travelling to different fronts anyway? And why would a base be less expensive than a train?

>>24377129
Well, firstly I'd like all the extra abilities you get in VC1.

Rifle grenades for the scouts, flamethrowers for the Shocktroopers etc.

Plus I'd like to totally trick out our tank. I prefer heavy gun all armor fuck up your shit myself but that's up to anon.

After that we can get more specialized, I'm willing to spitball though.

>>24377164
A permanent compound provides a number of things, starting with the concept of "Home" or "Safety" something to look forward to after a mission. We could also upgrade it with specialized facilities, leave someone there to recruit possibly and do research or something.

As for being cheaper, railroads are expensive and tend to get blown up during a war. There's also probably a lack of rolling stock to by in the first place. Also, we'd need to buy a ton of ragnite to run the stupid thing and we'd also likely have to buy our way on the railroads because of upkeep if nothing else.

>>24372311
Also because she brought TWO ARMOURED COMPANIES and burnt down OUR ANCESTRAL HOME.

Stuff like that really makes you contemplate killing people.

>>24377223

Whereas with a mobile HQ, that kind of home and safety can be brought with us on lengthy campaigns. It will also make us less dependent on external supply trains, and allow us to distribute researched tech to the troops as soon as it's done, without having to go back for it. If the situation in EWII is similar to WWII, train tracks are still being maintained, mainly to secure supplies to the front and enable industrial production. Since there are no aircraft, arguably it's even more important in this setting. Ragnite is expensive, I'll give you that, but so is chartering boats or trains whenever we need to get to the next mission.

Also, with a mobile HQ, we can recruit from all over, not just Gallia. I think that's a bonus.

>>24377300
See, these are good points. But personally I think it'll be better overall to have a permanent base at first. Especially for research and manufacturing. And I think people would give us a lift to get us to fight for them.

But after your points I'd (eventually, like, far far down the road) like us to have both a base and a train. But that would require a shit ton of money and enough people to make it economical.

>>24377223
I'm in favor of a static HQ, at least initially, and in acquiring the best model of tank we can find for our main force, something like a Lupis or an Edelwiess.

>>24377370
>>24377403

I'll give you that. After all, we're just starting out so any such upgrades will be in the future. It'll be interesting to see how the quest will develop and if we can get any of this stuff.

If we can't get a train, I'd settle for a land battleship like the Marmota

Oh, btw, I noticed we don't have a medic. What are we going to do when our guys start taking fire and getting wounded?

>>24377551
Engineers double class as a medic. If you're talking about a dedicated one, then yeah we don't have one but there's only 7 of us that might need one.

If the tank gets blown Julia will probably be straight dead and not need a medic.

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So I was thinking about this imperial invasion of Albion and how it might go down. Then on my tour of Pixiv this morning I found it. An Amphiboius dreadnought. Combining naval landing abilities with the imperials love of giant mobile fortresses.

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>>24379812
and landfall