>>25442571

Lets get going, for great profit!

Rolled 5, 9, 6, 8, 3, 1, 8, 10, 10, 7, 2, 6 = 75

>>25442571
Damn, I missed out on the Q and A session.

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>>25442571
Trying to navigate the mines after the detonations was rather hectic, to say the least. Thankfully, most of the guards had been drawn out due to Freyberg's diversionary attack, so the worst you had to deal with was panicking mine workers and fuel technicians, who you've largely convinced to follow you (as if they had any other choice). It's not long before you escort the roughly two hundred fifty rescued civilians out of the very escape tunnel you used to infiltrate Solis.

"Finally, you're back!" Julia's voice crackles over the radio. "We've been trying to reach you for hours!"

"What's going on, Julia?" You ask, still making your way up the tunnel.

"Remember those civvies we passed by on the way up here? Well, they're back."

"Shit." You breathe. "Have they tried anything?"

"No, they're keeping their distance. Don't seem like they want to attack, but they won't leave, either."

"Okay, I'm on the way." You say. "Where's Headcase?"

"He's uh, drinking coffee with the locals." Julia sighs. "They really seem to be hitting it off."

"Goddamnit." You shake your head.

"Trouble?" Sam asks.

"There always is."

Another few minutes, and you finally reach the end of the tunnel, where the rest of the rescued civilians are milling about. However, they're all in high spirits. They've just been liberated from Imperial imprisonment, after all.

"Ah, so it seems you didn't need our help after all." The same man from last time approaches you. "I'll have to thank you for rescuing my people."

>Your people?
>Who the hell are you?
>Just doing my job.
>Other

>>25442648
>Your people?
Then:
>Who the hell are you?

>Who the hell are you?
Need to satisfy curiosity.

>>25442648
>Just doing my job.

>>25442648
>Your people?

>>25442648
"Job, money, etc. Who are you?"

>>25442648

>Your People?
>Just doing my job

General Freyberg asked me to get anybody I could out, as far as I know that's what I needed to do.

>>25442648
>Just doing my job.

I'm glad you're all safe.

>>25442648
>>Your people?

There goes my night.

yay its time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IIWrFnZBNA

>>25442693
You should know better than to get on /tg/ Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday if you want to sleep ever.
>>25442648
>Just doing my job.

Let's also ask if everybody made it out safely.

we will never get to play as Sir Erik Schnee again

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>>25442776
Don't say things like that Anon!

I want to believe

>>25442648
>Just doing my job
>...Your people?

>>25442776
At least the last time we played him we got to punch someone.

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>>25442693

I'm just sad that there won't be a harem end for Alek.

>>25442648
"I'm just doing my job." You say, trying to seem nonchalant. "Part of the mission, after all."

"Of course." The man nods.

"Hey, wait a minute. YOUR people?" You ask, raising an eyebrow.

"Ah, how rude of me. I'm William Penbury, formerly a resident of Solis." The man grins. "Currently a freedom fighter trying to free my home from Imperial rule."

>Oh, well I apologize for ignoring you earlier.
>Couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand.
>Other

>>25442804
His neck was too fat to hang himself!

>>25442648
>Just doing my job.
"Our attack has nipped the imperial warmachine in the bud, we'll see a lot less enemy armor without that fuel. Now unless you have a bonus for us, you can mosey on."

>>25442887
>>Couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand.
I think this is what we'd say

>>25442887
>Oh, well I apologize for ignoring you earlier.

>>25442887
>Couldn't be sure of your intentions. I apologize for ignoring you earlier.

>>25442887
>Oh, well I apologize for ignoring you earlier.
Operational Security and all that jazz

>>25442887
"Wouldn't have used your help anyway, i wouldnt want emotions getting in the way, or having irregulars in during a stealth mission."
>Take a look behind us at the billowing clouds of smoke and explosions
"A special brand of stealth."

>>25442887
>Apologies about earlier
Our intel suggests the Imps are bringing in more elite and mobile units to progress the war. We're a little on edge because of that

>>25442887
>Oh, well I apologize for ignoring you earlier.
>...But I couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand.

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>>25442693
>>25442859
REV UP THOSE BREWERS BECAUSE WE SURE ARE READY FOR VALKMERCSQUEST

>>25442887
>Oh, well I apologize for ignoring you earlier, but I couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand. Operational security and all that jazz.

Honestly I think it was fairly clear what their intentions were.

Just... we sorta had an outbreak of suspicion.

If we'd asked beforehand who the partisans were, and were told who they were, then I think we would have easily accepted help.

"Sorry. We were told that partisans had provided the Ustio army with info, but we weren't told WHO the partisans were.."

>>25442887
>>Couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand.

>>25442930
out break of suspicision by the tin foil brigade you mean who thinks everyone else is an imperial

>>25442887
>William Penbury

Sounds more Albionian than Ustian.

>Couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand.

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>>25442776

we will get an entire thread devoted to Erik Schnee again

>>25442953

That was what I meant, yes.

The bit at the end, with the quotes, was me sorta trying to explain in-character.

The paranoia outbreak was in-thread. As a result, I guess it meant that something about the encounter had struck Jager as being off or something, so I tried to think what reason or excuse we might have. And "Sorry, we weren't told WHO the partisans were beforehand..." was what came to mind.

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>>25442960

>not liking Erik

>>25442997

If they wanted to help, they should've approached more directly instead of trying to play coy.

>>25443001
Reading comprehension what is it?

>>25443001

No fucks given to Erik.

Also, this is a different anon to that one.

>>25442953
Truth be told. I voted against having their help. Mainly for being an unknown element or factor.

We didn't know what their fighting skills were let alone if they would take our orders in the field. This was /our/ op not theirs. Our people were at risk and we had the mission to complete first, civies were second.

>>25442887
>Couldn't be sure of your intentions. I hope you understand.

>>25443025
>we will get an entire thread devoted to Erik Schnee again
>posts a sad face like it's bad

>>25442927
It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion,
It is by the juice of the bean that the thoughts acquire speed,
The hands acquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning,
It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

>>25443044
Wierd. Coulda sworn there was a not in there somewhere.

>>25443079

>Reading comprehension what is it?

>>25443095

Something outside my skill set apparently

>>25442887
"Well, I apologize for ignoring you earlier. We couldn't be sure of your intentions, and all."

"Understandable." Penbury nods. "None of the partisan groups are particularly unified, and few are just as hostile to their own countrymen as the Imperials, or worse, actively collaborate with them. Though thankfully most of those groups are farther north."

"Wait a minute." Sam frowns. "William Penbury? That name sounds more Albionese than Ustian."

"Ah, a sharp one there." Penbury laughs. "Yes, Albion is my mother country but I consider Ustio my home now."

"What were you, a soldier?" Ramirez asks.

"Archeologist." Penbury grins at your squad's dumbfounded looks. "What can I say? I love searching for ancient Valkrur and Darcsen ruins. It's a hobby of mine."

"You dig up ruins with that rifle? Because it seems like you know how to use it." You point out.

"I can't control where ruins are located." Penbury shrugs. "Some of them are in particularly dangerous areas."

"It's nice that we're bonding and all," Isolde steps forward, a bit annoyed, "but shouldn't we be reporting back to Freyberg?"

"That's a good point." You nod and turn to Penbury. "You gonna tag along with us?"

"Some of my men haven't seen their families since the Imperials invaded a year ago. Of course they're going to follow wherever they go."

Your now significantly larger convoy then starts to move. The pace is slow, considering you don't have the necessary vehicles to move them all. Fortunately, in order to better coordinate his attacks, Freyberg has moved his headquarters closer to the front, meaning you don't actually have to travel that far. Ironically, he's set up in Sniper Town.

>Go report to Freyberg right away.
>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.
>See if Qyburn is around to report the buzzbomb's results.
>Other

>>25443122
>Go report to Freyberg right away.

Let's deal with this first.

>>25443122
>>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.
>>See if Qyburn is around to report the buzzbomb's results.
get these out of the way first

>>25443122
>Go report to Freyberg right away.
Work first.

>>25443122
>Go report to Freyberg right away.
Lets finish the job.

>>25443122

Hrm. I wonder if Qyburn or Elizabeth might know of this guy, and vice versa. They all spent time in Albion after all.

>>25443122
>Get Liz on the horn
>Report in with Freyberg enroute
>Then ask Qy about his bomb

>>25443122
>See if Qyburn is around to report the buzzbomb's results.
He needs to make proper modifications to our weapons.

>>25443076
Bravo

>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.
>See if Qyburn is around to report the buzzbomb's results.

>>25443076
for me, I'm eating chocolate covered coffee beans. FTW

>>25443122
>>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.

Well, let's see what's happening.

>>25443044
Would rather play a 'Jager in the war' flashback thread

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>>25443122
>mfw William Penbury is Dicky Croft's father
>>25443155
I didn't actually come up with it, it dates back to the days of Usenet at minimum.

>>25443028
Honestly I agree, Erik was entertaining as a oneoff character but I didn't like him enough for me to want him to be the main protag.

>>25443122
>>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.

>>25443122
>Go report to Freyberg right away.
Finish up the mission, get paid, move on to other stuff after.

>>25443153
Second

>>25443122
>Go report to Freyberg right away.
Everything else is something we can do when we aren't in the middle of a job.

>>25443122
>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.

Maybe she'll have news for us.

Which we can then give to Freyberg when we report in to him.

>>25443213
the job is basically finished save for reporting in.

>>25443122
>Go report to Freyberg right away.

>>25443122
>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.

>>25443230
Yeah which i don't understand why we wouldn't just report in then go do everything else.

>>25443122
>Contact Elizabeth to get an update on Elsa.

>>25443251
Perhaps that choice leading to something else coming up upon reaching that scene or some other complication.

Hence doing the other things before doing so as i doubt Freybern would expect us back so soon.

>>25443291
True but Jager has been played as a professional for the most part so reporting in first makes the most sense IC for me.

>>25443291
And on the flip side we could be given a mission that doesn't have 'must be done now' and talk to others in turn instead of playing round-robin 50 times.

>>25443122
>>Go report to Freyberg right away.

>>25443331
There's a reason why MC didn't make that automatic and blindly disregarding other choices is hardly a wise move.

>>25443122
"Alright, you guys see to the refugees." You tell the rest of the squad. "Sam, you're with me. We'll submit our report to Freyberg."

"Mind if I tag along?" Penbury asks. "Me and Freyberg go back a ways."

"Well, I can't stop you." You shrug.

As expected of an officer, Freyberg has set up his headquarters in the largest and most opulent building in town. That's just asking for an artillery strike, you think to yourself, but since when did officers have any sort of common sense? Then again, you might be a little too hard on Freyberg. He's well intentioned, just a bit inexperienced.

"Ah, Captain Sturmfuhrer!" Freyberg looks to be in a good mood. "We could hear the explosions all the way from here! I assume the mission went well?"

"Like clockwork." You nod. "All our objectives were destroyed, and we even got a bonus in the form of two hundred fifty prisoners."

"Excellent!" Freyberg beams, and he looks over to see Penbury. "Ah, Penbury! So you really are still alive!"

"It takes more than an Imperial army to kill me." Penbury cracks a sly smile.

"Oh, so you two DO know each other!" Sam says.

"Penbury has been an incredible asset to the Ustian government." Freyberg grins. "Almost half the mountain paths and passes up here would never have been mapped if it weren't for him. We're very lucky to have his skills on our side."

"I'm sure." You nod. "My men can handle Solis for now. Without fuel, the entire Imperial front has ground to a halt. We've noticed movements have been cut by 90%."

"Shit, we're doing so well we might be out of a job." You joke.

"Indeed." Freyberg laughs.

MISSION 8 COMPLETE
REWARD: 4000 CREDITS
UPKEEP: 1860
TOTAL: 2140

TREASURY: 4050

>Contact Elizabeth
>Contact Qyburn
>Go hang out with somebody. [specify]
>Otber

>>25443454
>>Contact Elizabeth

>>25443454
>Contact Elizabeth
It's time

>>25443454
>Contact Elizabeth

>>25443454
>>Contact Elizabeth

It would've been nice if we were introduced earlier.

>>25443454
>>Contact Elizabeth
>>Contact Qyburn
in that order

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>>25443454
>Contact Elizabeth
Time to find out how our guest is doing.

>>25443454
>Contact Elizabeth

>>25443454
>>Contact Qyburn

I'd leave Elizabeth for last.

>>25443454
>Contact Elizabeth

>>25443454
Liiiiz

>>25443454
>>Contact Elizabeth

I would like to see what's been happening on the intel front.

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>>25443454
>Contact Elizabeth

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>>25443454
Arriving at your new temporary barracks, you decide to head straight to the radio room and make contact with the Vergeltung, requesting to talk to Elizabeth.

"Hey, good to hear you, Captain! What do you want to hear?" Elizabeth cheerfully answers.

>What's the situation on Elsa?
>Do you happen to know a William Penbury?
>What's going on with the overall war?
>Other

>>25443627
>>What's the situation on Elsa?
>>Do you happen to know a William Penbury?

>>25443627
>What's going on with the overall war?
>What's the situation on Elsa?
>Do you happen to know a William Penbury?
In that order

>>25443627
>>Do you happen to know a William Penbury?

>>25443627
>>What's the situation on Elsa?
This first, then we can figure out the rest of the war and who Willie is

>>25443627
>>What's the situation on Elsa?

>>25443627
>What's going on with the overall war?
>Do you happen to know a William Penbury?
>What's the situation on Elsa?

Might as well ask them all. Well, because I want to hear them all.

>>25443627
>>What's the situation on Elsa?
>>Do you happen to know a William Penbury?
>>What's going on with the overall war?

Pretty much in order.

>>25443640
seconding

>>25443627
>What's going on with the overall war?

We need to know when to get ready to move.

>>25443627
Roll 1d20

>>25443640
This, would be nice to know what the hell is going on outside of our specific theatre...

Rolled 2

>>25443693

Rolled 12

>>25443693

Rolled 5

>>25443693

ere we go

>>25443704
ouch

Rolled 18

>>25443693
Rolling.

Rolled 13

>>25443693
rolling once

Rolled 18

>>25443693

Rolled 17

>>25443693

Oh boy!

Rolled 2

>>25443693

Rolled 20

>>25443693
ROLLAN

>>25443706
this is the best we can muster?

>>25443754
At least its not a 1 the dice are being merciful at the moment.

>>25443769
Dice gods have been... well... unusual as of late

>>25443706
"How's the situation with Elsa going?" You ask.

"Ah, well enough, I suppose. I've put her through the normal vetting process we implement at AIS for defectors, and she seems to meet all the guidelines. In fact, she's rather eager to get back in the field."

"Okay," You nod. You're not sure whether you're ready to have her in the squad yet, though. "Also, do you happen to know a man named William Penbury?"

"Oooooh, he's quite the legend in AIS." She pauses, possibly realizing your fears. "Oh, he wasn't an official agent or anything, but he's largely cooperated with us in the past in matters dealing with the recovery of Valkrur artifacts. Even though the legends of their power are dubious at best, it's better to keep them out of Imperial hands regardless. He largely dropped off the radar several years ago and last we heard he's living in Ustio now."

"Yeah, well, I just ran into him."

"Well that's certainly interesting news!" Elizabeth says happily.

"Okay then, one last thing. How's the overall war been going?"

"Nothing major to report, really." Elizabeth sighs. "The Federation offensive into Imperial territory has stalled, and the whole thing has turned into a stalemate. It's like EWI all over again. The Ustian front has also largely remained static due to supply shortages. So... there's a whole lot of nothing going on. I hear there's a Belkan Knight running around in Ustio, but the majority of them are up north."

>Ah, well, thanks for the info.
>Actually, I want to talk about something else. [specify]
>Other

>>25443894
>>Ah, well, thanks for the info.

>>25443894
>Actually, I want to talk about something else.

Ask what she feels we should do with the prisoner.

>>25443894

>Actually do you have any news on Gallia?

>>25443894
>>Actually, I want to talk about something else.
Elsa in particular

>>25443894
>Ah, well, thanks for the info.
Time to talk to Q!

>>25443918
>>25443931

These.

>>25443922
This.

We need an update on the GRA.

>>25443922
this

>>25443918

Voting for this.

>>25443894
"Hey, actually, do you happen to have any news on what's going on in Gallia? I can only find out so much from the newspapers." You say.

"Hmmmm, let me see if I can find anything out....

>roll 1d20

Rolled 3

>>25443995
here we go

Rolled 4

>>25443995

Rolled 18

>>25443995

Rolled 18

>>25443995

Rolled 9

>>25443995

>>25444007
oh, thank you!

Rolled 9

>>25443995

let's go

Rolled 16

>>25443995
THROWIN' DICE

>>25444007
Finally I roll a good roll

>>25444007
(This is metagaming to those who know VC3, but I HAVE to ask if Elizabeth knows the 'Falcon of Gallia' as one of her contacts. He and Her Majesty are the only two nameless who are still hiding in Gallia.)

>>25443894
>In fact, she's rather eager to get back in the field.

Of coouuurse she is.

>>25443894
>she's rather eager to get into Alek's pants
FTFY

>>25444045
>In fact, she's rather eager to get back in the field.
Meaning Alek's pants

>>25444055
>She is incredibly eager to get into Alex's pants!
FTFYEF

>>25444045
>>25444055
>>25444057
lol

Despite her eagerness, I'd rather keep her locked up until we leave Ustio and go on R&R, I'm sure she would be great out and about, but her capture and the whole 'still being alive' thing is a bit sensitive around Ustians

>>25444090
Agreed to a point as I doubt the Ustians would accept her much at all though once we leave, no problems. there.

>>25444045
>>25444055
>>25444057
>>25444071

Merc is probably laughing his freaking head off at this point.

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>>25444007
"Hmmmmm, it's going back and forth right now, but the GRA is largely being contained in the south." Elizabeth says. "Oh boy, and Sam isn't going to be happy about this, but it appears there's reports of Lanseal graduates being pressed into the war effort."

"Crap, she's definitely not going to be happy about that." You frown.

"There's.... also some other intel I've found, but you might not want to hear it..." Elizabeth says nervously.

>Maybe I don't need to know.
>Out with it!
>Other

>>25444114
>Out with it!
oh lord its karla

>>25444114

>Out with it!
We need to know.

>>25444114
>Go on.

>>25444114
>Out with it!
Were big boys, we can handle any shit thrown our way

>>25444114
>>Out with it!
might as well

>>25444114
>Out with it!
You wouldn't have brought it up if it wasn't important Parker, what is it?

>>25444114
>>Out with it!

>>25444114
>Out with it!

Whats the worst that can happen? Its not like we'll just pack up and go charging off to Gallia on a whim or anything...

>>25444114
>yessssss?

>>25444114
>Out with it!

I have a feeling this is about our family estates.

>>25443894
God dammit, not asking about the Knight running around? What were you thinking? We're going to lose our crazy-stalkerness at this rate!

>>25444114
>>Out with it! Best Sam finds out from me or someone she's allowed to punch.

>>25444145
If the GRA has taken Jager's estate as their own we will have to liberate it via force

>>25444158
And turn it into the Demons' only home, our Heaven and our Hell?

>>25444158
Unlikely considering the GRA is in the south and the Sturmfuhrer estate is in the north.

>>25444173
The Demons' Bastion?

>>25444173
our....outer heaven?

>>25444189
I say that should be the name for our permanent headquarters

>>25444189
I like this one

>>25444158
>If Erik Schnee has taken Jager's estate as their own we will have to liberate it via force
FTFY

>>25444217
We won't be fighting Erik until late end-game when everything everywhere is on fire and we're marching on the imperial capital.

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>>25444236
Not sure about marching into the capital. But how about using these to perform a lightning raid to cause disorder long enough to secure Karla at the capital.

>>25444196
>Implying any names not Pyriphlegethon or City of Dis should even be considered

>>25444291
Only if we're indiscriminately firing all the guns the entire time.

>>25444291
Only if Headcase mounts loudspeakers on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyFvoARQYXg

>>25444291
Aww yeah, just like the brits in north africa

>>25444301
>not calling it Valhalla
Dude, we're in a setting with LITERAL VALKYRIES. It is the only name.

>>25444315
what, you mean there are alternatives?!

>>25444318
I like you.

>>25444347
From that point of view Ragnarok would make more sense then considering we are DEMONS...

>>25444114
out with it!

>>25444391
Except Ragnarok is an EVENT, not a place.
You just pulled a reverse-Armageddon. Congratulations.

We could also call the base something generic like, "World's End" or "The Crucible".

>>25444114
"Out with it, Elizabeth, I've got pretty thick skin." You say.

"Oh, it's not you I'm worried about." Elizabeth laughs nervously. "From what I'm seeing here, the GRA seems to have FAR more supplies than a force their size should be capable of obtaining on their own, especially since most of Gallia's ragnite reserves are in the north..."

"So what you're getting at is..."

"The GRA is getting outside help. Lots of it." Elizabeth says. "And last I checked, the Empire isn't exactly known for its charity."

"...shit."

"Yeah... oh, now it makes sense. Townsend."

"The Federation ambassador?" You ask, confused. "What does he have to do with this?"

"Ex-Federation ambassador to Gallia." Elizabeth corrects you. "They kept it quiet, but Townsend was forced to step down after trying to kidnap Archduchess Cordelia."

"He WHAT."

"Yeah, he's kind of an asshole. Then again, most Oseans are."

>Well shit, what can we do?
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.
>This is way above our paygrade.
>Other

>>25444418
Or we could call it "It's not there!"

>>25444439
>Well shit, what can we do?

LETS OPERATE

>>25444403
>Implying that the base of a Merc Company can't be named after an event...

>>25444439
>>Well shit, what can we do?

>>25444439
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.

Nothing like free publicity.

>>25444439
>This is way above our paygrade.

We are seriously not paid or prepared enough to do this. Yet...

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>>25444444
Goddamn son, thems some repeating digits.

>>25444439
>Well shit, what can we do?

>>25444439
>Well shit, what can we do?
>...What am I saying, we're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.

>>25444439
>>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.
AFTER we go to the beach

>>25444439
>>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.
Hey, we want to avert bad shit happening to Strawberry Bitchtits, right? this may be the first step.

Rolled 5

>>25444439
>>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.

But in time. Not immediately. We have to plan this.

>>25444439
>>This is way above our paygrade.

Way, WAY above.

>>25444439
Murder him with fire!

>>25444439
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.
Time for Jager to disengage brain, and engage that overly developed vengeance instinct of his.

>>25444468
we got some info in the QA (we Mother Base soon)

>>25444439
>This is way above our paygrade.

>>25444439
...Start looking for guys who will pay us to kill this dude.

>>25444487
Fuck that son.
WE determine our paygrade not to mention this fucker had the balls to KIDNAP OUR ARCHDUCHESS.
As a nobleman we are obliged to see this fucker dead.

>>25444439
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.
KILL! MAME! BURN! KILL! MAME! BURN!

>>25444439
>>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.

>>25444439
>Other

Do we know anyone who has enough resources to take him down?

>>25444439
>>This is way above our paygrade.

So, which country are Oseans expies of?

>>25444495
Fulton Recovery System when?

>>25444439
>>Well shit, what can we do?

>>25444465
"No one come after My Duchess,

First things first though, that Knight. We need him down first before i go take down this rebel bureaucrat.

>>25444529
France.

>>25444530
how do we recover them? airship?

>>25444547
Okay, we need a VC equivalent of Germany to get them or an elite team of commandos.

what is with people saying this is above our paygrade!?

>>25444439
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down

"Ohhh, ho ho. So that bastard wants to play with the Blood-Soaked Bitch, does he? Thinks he'll be safe in the shadows, huh? We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down, and if we can't do that, then I want you to find a way to make that fucker hurt. He touched our Duchess, and now he's trying to screw us over. Time he learns you don't play with Gallians without cost, and the only currency we accept now is lead and blood!"

>>25444439
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.

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>>25444569
Yuktobania.

>>25444572
Dunno.

We made it pretty clear that we supported the Archduchess when we were talking to Qyburn before and told the GRA to fuck off.

>>25444572
I don't know, seeing as we being mercenaries are in a prime position to ruin the GRA's day, but we have to finish our business in Ustio first

>>25444572
We've dealt with Imperial regulars who are pretty good at combat. The Federation doesn't have as good of an army, but makes up for it in economy and industry.

>>25444439
>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.
We turn this bastard in to a fucking unic!

>>25444569
the VC equivalent of Germany is the Empire.

>>25444547
Wait, you're saying that Gallia, the old name for France, is not an expy of France in VC?

>>25444572
We might not get paid for this.

>>25444615
loot and extort

>>25444611
It's Netherlands + Switzerland.

Osea is not in VC, it's AC.

>>25444604
...Do you mean eunuch?
Or are we going to turn him into a unicorn.

>>25444611

Gallia is more Switzerland.

>>25444615
We loot everything from these rebels! TAKE EVERYTHING!

>We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down.

Him and the GRA. Militas may not be used for this, but it doesn't say anything about mercenary squads.

>>25444611
Yeah it's more like Finland with the mandatory milita duty and such. That and Gallia had someone known as "Blue Death" before getting an eye injury/infection.

>>25444615
Sometimes it's not about the money, but rather loyality to lady and country.

>>25444603
thats not an answer to his question, just more reasons why we should fuck them up

>>25444615
Blackmail is like getting paid twice, or three times, or however many times you want to make them pay really, it's not like the material goes away.

>>25444603
I guess that means fighting someone with cheap as hell units and mass production rates.

>>25444641
we could his dick on his head right?

>>25444648
Let's not get into full viking mode, we need to have something resembling honor. After all these aren't imp, though they may as well be.

>>25444673
they are getting stuff from the imps and that makes them imps in my eyes

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>>25444662
>we could his dick on his head right?

>>25444673
Honor means we get to ransom the nobles we capture back to their families, even better.

>>25444611
Osea, Ustio, Albion and Yuktobania are not in VC.

They're replacement countries from AC that Merc uses because he doesn't like the canon names for the Federation countries.

Gallia in VC is closer to Switzerland than France.

>>25444693
they're getting support from the federation

>>25444693
>they are getting stuff from the imps
No. No they're not. They're getting stuff from the Alliance.

>>25444673
They're supremacists at the most and separatists at the least. Either way, they need to be educated about tolerance.

>>25444693
Do you lack reading comprehension?

>>25444708
The Federation, rather.

>>25444721
show them that we do not tolerate intolerance.

>>25444439
"We're gonna hunt this motherfucker down." You seethe.

"Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves here." Elizabeth says, clearly worried. "Look, I don't like Townsend much either, the rest of the Federation included, but he's not the kind of guy you can just up and assassinate. Think about it. What would it look like when a Federation politician is killed by a Gallian-led mercenary group? True, you don't have official ties to Gallia, but Townsend isn't the only man with ambitions on Gallia, and they'll make a connection if they can't find one..."

>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.
>Fuck that. I'm going after him the first chance I get.
>Other

>>25444698
I like the way you think. Pillaging with class.

>>25444748
>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.

>>25444748
>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.

>>25444731
After EWII, the Empire withdrew from Gallia, and decided to go around them, but this led to a stalemate with the Federation, leaving uneasy peace.

>>25444748
>>Other
We have an imperial assassin don't we?

>>25444748
>Fuck that. I'm going after him the first chance I get.

Guess who has an Imperial sniper just waiting to get into the field?

>>25444721
The father of the family (and initial leader) use anti-darscen sentiment as a rallying point as he plans on getting in good graces with the federation.

His son however honestly believes that sentiment and is quite a zealous patriot.

>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.

Going to outright assassinate someone is a hasty idea and out of the question.. Possibly ruining his current plan however isn't out of the question.

That and canon resolves this matter possibly with his ship getting sunk in the final battle.

>>25444748
"Fine. Need to get Sam to find me someone that will pay for this anyways... "

>>25444748
>>Fuck that. I'm going after him the first chance I get.
murder time must ensue

>>25444748
>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.

If you want to screw a politician over without much repercussions look to there dirty secrets.

>>25444748
"I never said I was going to be blatant about it, just because I'm usually a blunt instrument of destruction doesn't mean I don't know the meaning of subtlety or have no knowledge of politics.

I'm not going to go out and be stupid, but I won't shed any tears if he dies or if his plans fall apart."

>>25444768
Huehuehue

That probably won't fly, because the fact that she's been captured isn't going to remain secret for long. But a nice idea.

>>25444748
>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go

>>25444802
Oh no the prisoner escaped captivity where could she have gone?

>>25444822
ok, that's a good start

Let's not go full retard here, guys.

>>25444748
>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.

>>25444848
Too late, sadly.

>>25444837
It would also be a great way to have her prove her loyalty

>>25444868
Don't worry, we'll probably walk into a detour leading us to fighting a Belkan Knight or get a lead to Karla.

>>25444748
>Okay, but doesn't mean we're letting this go.

>Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go.

>>25444748
"Okay, you're right, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let this go." You say. "Townsend's gonna pay. One way or another."

"Oh yes, no doubt about that. He's not exactly the smartest guy around, as evidenced by how badly he mishandled the whole 'kidnapping the Archduchess' plan. Honestly, your talents are wasted on man like that."

"Right, right." You grumble. "Thanks for the info anyways."

"So, do you want to cut Elsa loose nor or not?"

>Sure, if you think she can be trusted.
>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.
>Other

>>25444949
>Sure, if you think she can be trusted.

>>25444879
its just crazy enough to work, it gets my vote

>>25444949
>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.

>>25444949
>>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.
At least until we get out of Ustio. Or in an emergency.

>>25444949
>Other
"I think she can be trusted but I don't want her getting out in public until we leave Ustio, its still a bit too sensitive around here"

>>25444949
>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment
Shouldn'e let her out in Ustio

>>25444949
>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.

"Lets wait until we're out of Ustio. She's not exactly popular with the locals, and letting her out of lockup might not be great PR."

>>25444949
>>Other
Why not have her prove she can be trusted have her assassinate townsend.

>>25444949
>Other

"You know, I think I've just thought of a way she can prove her loyalty, send her after Townsend. Make it look like the Imps did it and the assassin mysteriously disappeared afterwards."

>>25444949
>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.

She stays in the brig.

>>25444949
>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.
"We don't want the Ustians to know we're letting her off while we're still contracted to them. We should wait until our work here is done, so we don't piss our employers off.

>>25444992
seconding this

>>25444992
>>25444993
Guys, please no. That wouldn't actually prove her loyalty, AND it doesn't actually hide our involvement at all.

>>25444993
Black Ops shit for the win!

>>25445030
A voice of reason and logic. Thank you.

Can we please drop that stupid line of thougt, now.

>>25445030
mind elaborating?

>>25444949
>Sure, if you think she can be trusted.

>>25444993
What happens if she gets caught? I mean we caught her once before, that means she has the chance of being caught again

>Actually, let's hold on that for a moment.
>Explain the bad blood from Ustians and her and note she should be at least comfortable in the meanwhile.

Make it clear that she's not a prisoner any more. I mean I'd like for her to come out, but I think doing so would create problems we can't afford until we're about to leave.

>>25445053
The Ustians KNOW she's in our custody.
Nobody is going to be fooled by "Oops, she escaped, but came right back after killing this guy we have a reason to want dead, how convenient."
And if the Imperials were planting her in the Demons, they'd be completely fine with her offing a Federation ambassador.

>>25444993
here, changing vote to >>25445073

>>25444949
"Actually, keep her on the Vergeltung for now." You say. "It's not that I don't trust her or anything, but I'd rather she not be seen walking around freely in Ustio considering a lot of people here want her dead, or worse."

"Understood; I'll be sure to let her know."

You lean back in your chair, suddenly very tired.

"Hey, Cap? You got a minute?" Sam asks, poking her head through the door.

>Not now, I'm really goddamn tired.
>Sure, go ahead.
>Other

>>25445064
We have tons of plausible deniability why wouldn't a former captive want to dick over her previous captures

Though if there was a way to get her into action without tipping anyone else off, that'd be nice.

>>25445123
>>Sure, go ahead.
must gather all the intel

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.

It's more bad news isn't it?

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.

>>25445123
>>Sure, go ahead.

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.

But please make it short.

>>25445124
I would point out that this would make the Demons look very bad regardless, as it'll imply you're way too incompetent to keep even a single prisoner under guard.

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.
SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.

Always time for you Sam.

>>25445148
True the idea seems dead in the water anyway oh well.

>>25445123
Sure Go ahead

Well at least we can be absolutely sure that we can see Elsa in the beach episode.

>>25445123
>Sure, go ahead.

>>25445198
yes, encroaching upon Alek's personal space

>Sure, go ahead.

>>25445123
"Sure, go ahead." You sigh.

"Well, Freyberg's put us on standby." Sam sits down next to you, similarly tired. "His men have managed to encircle Solis, so he's got a good chunk of the Imperial army trapped. He's hoping that will be enough to draw out their commander in the open."

"Pretty devious of him." You nod.

"Yeah, apparently this Indigo Heron guy has been making it tough for the other Ustian units further east. He's extremely cautious and never lets the Ustians get a chance to trap or engage him. He's been pulling off some pretty successful rearguard actions, and if that continues, the Imps will be able to pull out of the mountains relatively unscathed."

"Meaning they'll just come back once they're resupplied, or moved to reinforce the main front." You sigh.

"Bingo." Sam nods. "Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, Freyberg knows what you did to the Red Swallow, and he's hoping you'll repeat history. We're in charge of cutting off the Imps' line of retreat."

"Wonderful."

"So yeah, we've got a couple of days for some R&R in Sniper Town before we have to move out." She says. "You have any plans on how to spend that time?"

>Over the next few days, you can interact with up to FOUR characters of your choosing (they don't necessarily have to be Demons). Choose well.