Space age

>>37393
Why no WW2?

Anyways, Napoleonic.

>>37393
space plz

>>37522

Oh damn, you're right. Though we won't actually be fighting WW2, to be clear.

> WW2 is also an option!

>>37543
>>37522
I vote for WW2 like age then.

Wait, do we roll or just post what we want

>>37553

Just post what you want - this one's a vote.

> 2 for space
> 1 for WW2

SPACE

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>>37501
>>37535
>>37522
>>37550
>>37609

> Space it is then.

The news from the bridge is that the passage so far is clear, but you have other things to worry about. Such as the briefing holo that is taking a while to load.

'Lieutenant,' you say, 'the module is, uh-'

Oh wait, wait. No, there it is now. The symbol of your homeland and your nation. You stand up and salute, and a disembodied voice sounds.

'At ease, Captain.'

> The Human Dominions
> The Confederacy of Human Worlds
> The Most Serene Republic of the Stars

>>37667
>Human Dominions

>>37667
The most serene republic of the stars!

>>37667
The Confederacy of Human Worlds.

>>37696
>>37697
>>37711

Kek

>>37743
Next vote takes it?

>>37667
Human Dominions.

>>37761
>>37711
>>37697
>>37696

> Human Dominion it is, then.
> Typing.

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>37761
The republic you shit licker roll out of 100
>>37758

>>37786
Kek
That went well.

Rolled 75 (1d100)

>>37788

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>>37826
Fine

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>>37788

Now now, what scandalous language sir!

Should we roll in votes from now on though?

>>37786

The emblem of the Human Dominion rises before you. 'At ease, Captain. Stand by to receive orders.'

'I am ready and willing, Commander.'

'As you know, you are now approaching high orbit around Davaris III. Your mission area is...'

> The moon, Davaris III-A - a large industrial complex
> In the tropical belt
> In the arctic regions
> Elsewhere (write-in)

>>37879
Davaris III-A

>>37893
second

>>37879

A planet that's one giant ball of hivemind, gravity generating fungus.

>>37893
This

>>37943

Second.

>>37943
Third

>>37943

Looks like we have a tie.

Come on guys, you this is awesome.

>>37879
the tropical belt

>>37943

Uh... that wasn't what the question was asking, though.

>>37893
This

>>38019

> tie

> picks a third option

I would imagine a planet that's just one big collective fungus would be pretty humid and tropical.

>>38042
>I can't read and am also a shitposter

>>37393
Napoleonic

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>>37893
>>37932
>>37943
>>37961
>>37964
>>37978
>>38019
>>38032

You pause as the Emblem pauses. Oh, please let it not be Davaris III-B. You've heard of that second 'moon' before, if moon is the word - it's a series of space derelicts, linked together and overgrown by some sort of weird fungus.

'One of the moons...'

Aww, shit.

'... Davaris III-A.'

'Davaris... oh, Davaris III-A, sir?'

'The same. Is there a problem?'

'No sir. I understand, sir.'

'Good. There has been an uprising in the area, against the Dominion authorities, and you have been dispatched to quell it. This is your first mission as a flag officer, if I recall correctly.'

'Y-yes, it is, Commander.'

'Well, make the most of it. Secure Davaris III-A in the name of the Dominion!'

> Contd.

>>38074

What was shit posting about?

OP had a write-in option.

>>38098

The Emblem dissipates, and now you are left alone in the Command Module. Well, here it is. You have your orders, you have your location, and you've got a battle, presumably, on your hands. You sit down.

'Navigation?'

'Yes, Captain.'

'Do you have the coordinates file?'

'Yes, Captain, we are...' but then someone buzzes you in the Command Module, and you turn around as it opens. In the opening stands a woman, dressed in full uniform, who frowns at you.

'Captain, are you giving orders to my Navigation?'

Ugh. Not this again. Thing is, you are the 'Captain' of the landing force, while this woman here is the Captain of this ship. Another round in the battle between the Fleet and the Terrestrial Forces, though at least in this case your opponent is quite attractive.

> What say to her?

Tell her "no" just made a request of NAV

>>38183

Any more?

>>38183
We have a mission.

>>38209
>>38326

> Woah, where'd everyone suddenly go to?

You try not to roll your eyes. 'No, Captain. I merely made a request of Navigation.'

'Well, I would appreciate it if you made the requests through me.'

'I would too, Captain. And if you will explain to Command that I've disappeared from a briefing in order to look for the *actual* captain, I'll appreciate that too.'

She stares hard at you for a while, before sighing. 'Fine. Davaris III-A it is, isn't it?'

'Yes, Captain. The file is already uploaded.'

'Navigation,' she speaks into her shoulder comms. 'You heard the Terrestrial Force Commander.' Then she turns to you. 'Captain?'

'Yes, Captain?'

'I suppose you should probably go brief the people you actually command, then.'

... pfffft.

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>>38356

This ship's cargo bay is where your jurisdiction actually is. You haven't been given much of a force, to be honest - but you'll make the best of them, of course. That's what command is about in the Human Dominions.

The core of your force comprises two regiments - the 332nd and 639th Combined Regiments, each about 3,000 strong and capable of functioning independently. But you also had the option, before you set off, to bolster your forces with other more... specialised units.

[Choose two.]

> An engineer battalion.
> A heavy artillery battery.
> A mobile artillery battery.
> A quick-strike mech-infantry battalion.
> A heavy tank squad.
> Others (write-in).

>>38424
>Mobile artillery battery
>Heavy Tank Squad

>>38424
mobile/tank

>>38424
> An engineer battalion.

WE BUILDERS NAOW

>>38424

> An engineer battalion
> A heavy artillery battery

Turtle up :3

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>>38446
>>38450
>>38462
>>38474

So far:

> 2 for mobile art
> 2 for heavy tank
> 2 for engineers
> 1 for heavy art

> Moar votes!

>>38531

Incidentally, can anyone tell me - how do I roll dice here? I forgot (2 years away from tg now).

>>38636

on option put "dice+1d20" for instance or....read the sticky

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>38654

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>38668

>9

ouch

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>38531
So vote for spec unit?

GO ENGINEER

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>38531
More for mobile and tank

>>38531

> Okay, since no votes...

Foreseeing the possibility of urban fighting in an industrial area, you know you want an engineer battalion. And as for the other thing you could bring along, well... you think it'd be better to have more mobile artillery.

As you close in to an intersect course with Davaris III-A, you think this is probably a good call. Intelligence is reporting that the uprising is getting more organised, and is working to take over the Industrial Complexes across the moon. Having more big guns will help with driving back those attacks...

So far, the uprising is mainly happening around the northern regions of III-A. The centre of the rebellion appears to be Industrial Complex N-4, a sprawling mass of towers, factories and underground workshops. From there, having sparked it off, they've moved on to attack the other Complexes.

Oh yes, before you forget - the reports came from your command staff. You decided to select them for...

> Old friendships. Your family is of military background - the nobility must aid each other.
> Scores from the Officer Academies.
> Well... can't say you like a command staff you can't ogle.
> Loyalty. These were people who were of your class - now that you've risen, you take them with you.

>>38770
>> Loyalty. These were people who were of your class - now that you've risen, you take them with you.

Old friends make great allies

>>38770
I like to look at some nice ass when giving commands

>>38770
Loyalty!

>>38791
>>38779

To clarify, the Loyalty option doesn't just mean loyalty. It also means you're of a lower social class - it's not normal for someone like you to make command rank.

> Proceed?

>>38803
UNDERDOG STORY GO!

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>>38779
>>38780
>>38791
>>38815

> We do have to fade to black here all the time, don't we?
> Also I'm going to lunch so I'll be off for a bit. Thanks for playing!

Well, you'll never say you're a man who leaves his friends behind. You got into command rank by testing and plenty of luck, and you've brought many of your friends with you, valuing their loyalty. And in some cases, their looks.

Among them is Jerad, your intelligence officer, who comes to you just as you're preparing to open the video address and inspect the assembled troops. 'Captain?'

'Morning, Jerad. What've you got for me?'

'Grim news.' He brings you his slate, and... holy shit.

'Complex N-3 as well? And before that N-1 was already taken, wasn't it?'

'Yes, sir.' Three industrial complexes - you're guessing tens, maybe hundreds of thousands, of inhabitants. 'And it gets worse. We have evidence that some units of the Local Defence Force have actually defected to the rebel ranks, and they're organising themselves accordingly.'

'Like how?'

'They've formed three divisions - in N-1, N-3, and N-4. And then they've formed another two divisions into something called Victory Force, with which they're attacking Complex N-5.'

N-5. You flip on the slate a bit, but you remember it in the briefing. That's the largest of the complexes in the moon's northern hemisphere, with nearly 400,000 inhabitants. If the rebels can take it and its factories intact, you will be fighting half the moon, pretty much...

'Well, at least we know what are our options,' you mutter.

'Yes, sir. They're still disorganised now - we've arrived in the nick of time. But as for the attack plan...'

> N-5 is the primary objective. Assault drop into N-5, and shore up its defences!
> N-5 might be able to hold for a bit. We should assault drop into N-3, surprise them and retake it.
> We should Assault drop right into their headquarters at N-4. This could break their morale if we play our cards right.
> We should head for the southern hemisphere.

>>38941
>> We should Assault drop right into their headquarters at N-4. This could break their morale if we play our cards right.

Right into the heart of those traitorous bastards

>Also thanks for game op
>Will you continue this?

>>38941
biggest is most important. drop down and secure n-5. W can then work our way to securing the other complexes

>>38941
> We should Assault drop right into their headquarters at N-4. This could break their morale if we play our cards right.

>>39000

Definitely will continue.

>>38941
> We should Assault drop right into their headquarters at N-4. This could break their morale if we play our cards right.

This is rabble we're dealing with here, with the exception of the LDF, who are probably the ones giving orders from their headquarters. Cut off the head, and the beast dies.

>>39145
hurry up with your lunch!!

>>39245

It's a family lunch man hands tied

>>39480

Okay I'm back. Typing.

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>>39001
>>39059
>>39161

Ten minutes after Jared's report, you call a meeting of the officers in your group. The two Regimental Commissars, the two Regimental Commanders, and then the members of your staff.

'If their so-called Victory Force is on the offensive now,' you say, looking at the map, 'then it seems we have the advantage of surprise. If we strike them right in their strategic centre, then we could possibly rout them quickly.'

'In this case,' the commander of the 332nd says, 'will N-4 be the target?'

'Yes. It is the residence of most of the rebels. They will not continue their assault on the other complexes when their homes are under attack, and will turn back. Does anyone have objections to this plan?'

'Sir.'

'Miena?' Miena is one of those old friends of yours - once an artillery sergeant, whom you have tapped. And whom you've tapped as the coordinating officer for the Mobile Artillery detachment. 'Yes?'

'Will there be preparatory work? If we assault drop into the heart of N-4 without preparation, I am concerned about scatter. At the same time, preparatory work will mean severe civilian casualties...'

'Do we even have the assets for a preparatory bombardment?'

'It could be arranged, sir, if we drop the Mob Art in a suitable position first...'

Hmm.

> If we drop the Mob Art outside, we might as well drop the Regiments outside too, to prepare for an assault.
> Drop the Mob Art first, let them bombard, then assault drop the Regiments.
> No preparatory bombardment. We will hold Mob Art in reserve, and drop both regiments in.

>>39965
>> No preparatory bombardment. We will hold Mob Art in reserve, and drop both regiments in.

Time is of the essence and will only result in more rubble for the rebel rats to hide in

Leave it in the reserve for future close in artillery support

>Welcome back

>>39965
> Drop the Mob Art first, let them bombard, then assault drop the Regiments.

I don't know what's going on, but pull the guns out first, then the men.

We should have gone with the Napoleonic era, for a war-game.

>>39987

I was thinking maybe more of a Civil War era quest one day. Quite like that era.

>>40027
Whatever suits you. Do we get tactical oversight into the area? Like a wargame of sorts?

>>40038

Well, I kind of want us to be in the same fog of war that they were in those days. So sometimes if you have cavalry, you have timely intelligence; other times you may run straight into the enemy.

It'd be frustrating, I can imagine, but perhaps it can also be fun!

>>40043
Sounds fun

>>40043
So what now? I'm a little late to the party, so skimming over parts was undesirable. What can we decide on?

>>40055

Well, the main point now is that we're deciding to attack the rebels' main base. So we're deciding if we should bombard a heavily inhabited area, or launch an assault drop straight into a possibly heavily defended (and inhabited) area.

>>40061
Well, I already made my choice mate. Get to typing for us, if you please.

>>40066

Have you made your choice? Because there's one vote for no prep, one for prep, and neither's by you.

>>40076
shall we roll for it?

>>40076
Oh. Sorry. It was >>39987. Silly ID.

>>40081

You are hesitant about what to do, and have to take a while to think about this. The Mob Art, if it is dropped without support and escorts, would be firing in a very dangerous position...

On the other hand, the problem now is what sort of resistance the rebels can put up when your dropships are en route. Assault drops into strong AA-defences can be truly perilous...

> Roll for your votes please, yes.

>>39986
This

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>39986
Rollin

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>>40099

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>40095
Same as >>39987, mate. You don't know what sort of AA measures they have. What dice?

>>40097

In the presence of a tiebreaker, I'll choose this option.

After a while, you eventually reach your conclusion. 'Miena, your unit will be in reserve.'

'But, Captain, do you mean to say that our men are going in rough?'

You take a deep breath. 'Will your assets be enough to provide artillery cover?'

A long silence before the commander of the 639th speaks.

'They will be enough, yes.'

>>40115

You estimate that it will take you several hours before you reach the intersect point and segue into the orbit of Davaris III-A. As far as scout satellites can tell from orbit, fighting between rebels and loyalist LDF is already raging in the residential areas on the outskirts of N-5, as units plunge into combat.

'It will be around dawn when we segue,' the Captain tells you. 'And after that it will be another hour or so before you reach a suitable release height.'

'I understand, Ma'am.'

'Do you reckon you need the Fleet's assets?'

You glance at her. You are, after all, on a Dominion Battlecruiser with a carrier detachment - this means there is plenty of heavy artillery on board. But your orders are to quell the rebellion - not to incinerate half the moon. And while sometimes that might be necessary, you do not live in some sort of insane Imperium.

'I think it will not be beyond the capacity of my troops, Captain. Thank you.'

And as for the troops themselves, they are gearing up now - both in the Drop Pods and in the aircraft. The 332nd and 639th have their own artillery and that will provide some cover, hopefully... and hopefully the LDF facing you in N-4 haven't gotten round to setting up defences yet.

But if they do... well, then they have. What do you want to do in these hours?

> Prepare to monitor the battle up close. You will be boarding one of the cover ships.
> Give an inspiring talk to the troops of the two Regiments.
> Try to make a call to Davaris III itself. You find it odd that they have made no attempt to hail your ship.
> Let's just relax. (Timeskip option)

>>40131
>> Try to make a call to Davaris III itself. You find it odd that they have made no attempt to hail your ship.

This

>>40131
> Try to make a call to Davaris III itself. You find it odd that they have made no attempt to hail your ship.

>>40131
Speech

>>40131
> Prepare to monitor the battle up close. You will be boarding one of the cover ships.

What kind of commander are we if we personally do not see to the well being of our fellowmen?

>>40141
>>40139
Do you really want to give up our elment of surprise?

>>40153

Why would that give up your element of surprise?

... unless you suspect Davaris III is not loyal? But then if that's the case, why are they not intercepting you?

>>40155
Can we not have a Speech and then observe and fight in the battle up close with our men?

It seems both would be possible and might help morale

>>40153
you know what

You're probably right, probably spies within Davaris III, best get the moment of surprise but maybe they already detected us

WEll fuck it

Changeing my vote >>40139 to >>40147

>>40147
This

>>40147
>>40171
third

>>40188
*fourth then, see >>40187

>>40139
>>40141
>>40145
>>40147
>>40153
>>40155
>>40160
>>40171

> So from what I see, Speech + Prepare Close-up win. Okay.

Well, if you want the troops to do something brave, your instincts tell you two things:

1. You better make sure they are pumped up to do it.
2. You ought to make sure they know you're prepared to do as much as them.

For the second it's quite easy - you order for your personal shuttle to be readied for launch, at which the officer balks. 'But, sir. This is a resisted assault drop...'

'And all the more I will make sure I am not sitting safely in the back while they do it,' you say. 'Prepare the shuttle. And in the meantime, contact the commanders of the Regiments - I will be talking to their men and women in 30 minutes.'

'Yes, sir!'

> What will you say? Give some choice remarks.

>>40197
oh fudge

uhhhh

"something something beating back these rebel dogs, on a great crusade, something something expect all of you to keep alive something something element of surprise and work fast to be on time for dinner"

>I am not good with speeches so take my shit very VERY loosely

>>40197

Note: Just a sentence or two will do. No need to give me the entire speech. Stuff like: 'Today, brave soldiers, we will conquer!' or something like that. You get the idea.

>>40197
You will be at the forefront of the line, men. I expect the best from you, no less. I put great trust in all of you, and I hope that this operation will go smoothly. TO ARMS!

>>40197
>>40217
"Three words: shock and awe. The rebels may have found the guts to spar with the local defense force, but they will not stand in the face of true military violence. Use overwhelming force on any and all confirmed targets. Shock and awe will win this day, ladies and gentlemen."

>>40228
Whoops, replace "military violence" with "military power" please. We're the good guys after all

>>40197
"Today Soldiers! Today is the day that we take back our rightful Home! We may not hail from this place but ask yourselves! Where next? Where do these Rebel scum corrupt next? Who do they kill next?! Your Mother? Your Wife? Your Kids? No! Not today! Not any day! While the Dominion stands! While we fight! No Man Will Lose Another Loved One to These Rebel Dogs! For The Dominion!"

>>40215
>>40222
>>40228

30 minutes later, and you look into the holo-recorder as your image is projected into the assembly grounds of the 332nd and 639th. You're there, in front of them, and you can hear them greet you.

'GREETINGS, CAPTAIN!' The roar echoes through the assembly grounds, and you nod.

'Greetings, brave men and women. You have the honour of being in the front line - you are the fury of the Dominion itself. The rebels we are fighting are but a rabble. They may fight the LDF and may even induce some of the locals to their side, but against men and women like you, they will prove no match.

'Remember to keep your fighting spirit and your wits about you. Those are the bases of our military power, against which these rebel dogs cannot stand. Fight hard, fight fierce, and let's win ourselves a quick, glorious victory. What say you, soldiers?'

'YES, CAPTAIN!'

Well, good. Good. You don't intend to keep them much longer, so you tell them to prepare properly, then get to preparing yourself.

>>40239
>>40238
Damn it. 1 second.

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>>40238

> Go home Leeroy you're drunk...

>>40239

It turns out that the preparation for the shuttle is a bit more complicated than you thought. You don't want to lose touch with either side of the operation while the assault drop is ongoing, so naturally you'll have to make sure the communications suite is in working order, and meanwhile you board and make sure of the armament.

'The onboard artillery is loaded?'

'Sir, the Whirlwind missiles are ready to launch, and we are loading the anti-armour missiles. We can provide support even as we circle the battlefield.'

'Excellent. Comms check, comms check.'

You do two comms checks and check the loadout, and then the Captain of the ship comes on the holo-player. 'Captain, we are currently in intersect. 95 minutes until we are above the general target area. We await coordinates.'

'My staff will send them to you. Thank you, Captain.'

'For the Dominion.'

'For Humanity!' Well then, well then. You do have to consider certain things when it comes to the drop, though. As the feed from scout satellites comes through of the target area, you quickly pore over the footage, considering good spots for your surprise assault of N-4.

'They ought to have seen us by now,' Miena says.

'I think so. Well, that's what we want. To be seen just a bit too late...'

'Sir, the 332nd's support vessels have offloaded and are entering flight.'

'Sir, the 639th's support vessels have offloaded and are entering flight.'

Their bombardment will be critical. But where shall they bombard and clear for their comrades?

> Roll d100, and state what sorts of targets you're looking for (eg. Power plants, factories, residential areas etc). Your roll will determine how effectively you can find the areas you ask for. GO GO GO!

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>40262
Powerplants! Spread Blackouts among the Rebel Scum!

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>40262
Communications, watchposts and most of the entrances/exits for N-4, try to make as much confusion as possible. Leave at least one so we can funnel their retreat and possibly have our Mobile Art aiming there.

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>40262
Rebel AA, if possible

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>40262
Heavy troop concentrations and defensive bunkers

>>40283
>>40280
>>40271
>>40268

> Only success: AA

The scout satellites do their job brilliantly - or at least they do in one respect. Almost immediately, you can see that there are indeed rebel AA emplacements - they seem to be hastily set up, but they are definitely there.

'Wait a minute, sir,' Jerad says, 'these are multi-linked batteries!'

'You're right...' multi-linked batteries are integrated AA systems - guns, missiles, close-in projectors, radar and infrared sensors, all connected to a semi-automated web. If you went in raw, it would have been a deathtrap! But how did the LDF get their hands on these...? 'And I think we have the main target here,' you point out. 'That is the radar array.'

Knock that out, and you will have at least half-blinded the rebels. If you combine that with a big flare-drop from the support ships, you should be able to buy time. But then the 332nd and 639th report to you that they are currently focusing fire on the drop-sites, where they have also spotted AA batteries that are independently targeted.

Why is the network so dense!? Someone must have known you were coming...?!

> Countermand the Regimental batteries. Focus fire on the central coordination!
> Let them be. We'll commit Miena and her Mob Art battery now.

>>40297
>> Let them be. We'll commit Miena and her Mob Art battery now.

They can take care of their own, as the commander our job is support so lets get the arty to do our job

>>40297

Incidentally, the quest has been archived:

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/37393/

Just so I know where to find it if this thread goes under.

>>40339
I agree with this Anon

>>40297
There is a traitor in our ranks. Who was present when we declared N-4 as the target?

Either that or they hacked our communications

>>40401

That seems unlikely - the emplacements are hastily set up, but it still takes more than a couple of hours. It's only been hours since you decided on attacking N-4...

>>40339
>>40387

You sigh. No, they're right. 'Carry on then, commanders. Clear your dropsites. Miena?'

'Yes, sir?' She's standing next to the gaunt Escaron, who is coordinating the engineer battalion.

'Your people are up. Ready the Mob Art for air-mounted bombardment.'

'I... yes, sir. I'll get to it.' She rushes for the comms gear, and then you go back into the shuttle.

By now, the ship is transitioning into a lower orbit, and it won't be long before you can launch your shuttle. From your combat feeds, you can watch as the Regimental support ships launch missiles and fire their guns into the thin atmosphere of III-A; you cannot see the corresponding explosions on the ground. But already, palls of smoke are rising - thicker than the usual industrial smoke.

And then you start seeing tracers. Shells burst in the air around the support ships as the AA finally responds, even as Miena announces that the 8 support ships holding Mob Art have now launched and have been given target coordinates...

... you can launch your shuttle now and get closer. 'How many more minutes to the drop, commanders?'

'Our timer is at 8 minutes and counting, Captain.' That's 332.

'Our timer is at 11 minutes, sir.'

Right. Good. And as for you... you look at the view panels in your command pod, and it feels as if you're in the very distillation of war itself. Bursts - flashes - plumes of fumes - and yet, silence and calm reign within this space...

> Launch your shuttle now, join the Regimental support ships.
> Launch your shuttle now, fly with the Mob Art ships.
> Delay shuttle launch until the drops occur. You'll watch the troops fly in!

>>40435
>> Launch your shuttle now, fly with the Mob Art ships.

We'll help coordinate the arty fire for mission critical areas personally

>>40435

Okay, I've got a quest to run on Akun, so I'm going there. But we'll continue this soon - or start a new thread.

Cheerios guys, thanks for playing!

>>40508
Thanks for the thread

Will keep in watcher

Have we been given a name yet for our fearless captain?

How about Tarkin?

>>40914

> Not yet - certainly responsive to suggestions though!
> Also, hello back.
> More votes for our shuttle launch options always welcome.

>>40435
>>47490
I say wait, we can see where we will be most needed after they both land

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>>40465
>>47968

You hesitate about whether to start directing the Mobile Artillery's fire, but then soon you get the feed of them opening up at the heart of the AA network's navigation systems. It seems better to stay here and watch, just to see where and when you'll be most needed.

'Listen to transmissions for Mobile Artillery fire mission,' you say. And a moment later you hear their voices over the commsmod.

'Kestrel 3, acquiring target - radar array.'

'Kestrel 4, consort with Kestrel 3,' the commander's voice is calm as a coma. 'Kestrel 3, proceed - fire four.'

'Fire four, roger that. Firing four.'

'Kestrel 4, fire four, roger that. Firing four.'

You can only imagine what it's like for the people down on N-4, to have the wrath of the Dominion rain down upon them. You are... aware, that many of them are innocent and have had no part in this uprising... still, in a densely populated factory city with about 110,000 people, casualties will be inevitable.

'Report, landing site AA neutralised.'

'Captain?'

Eh? 'Carry on, 332nd Fire Support.'

'We, ah, we are seeing mass civilian flight to the north of the drop zone. Mass civilian flight, towards northern residential areas. Fleeing rebels might be among them.'

'2 minutes to drop.'

'This is 639th, 5 minutes to drop.'

'They appear to be fleeing across a highway bridge right now, to the north.'

You check your maps, pulse racing. The highway bridge... is over a cut, that leads up to the residential districts and higher ground. 'Numbers?'

'I'd say a good... 2, 3 thousand people, I'd say. Fleeing mostly on foot, northwards. We don't have sufficient resolution through the smoke.'

Damnit! You see now that if rebels get over the highway bridge and to the residential district, they have a position that could overlook the 332nd's Landing Zone B. If they have weapons with sufficient range, they could easily fire down on the 332nd as it struggles among a mass of refugees. And yet - you have no proof there are rebels among them...

'Combat vehicles?'

'Negative, Captain, we don't see any.'

Fleeing on foot. Could enough rebels set up a position there in time for you to move? Would it be necessary to visit such carnage on a probably innocent mass...? Your orders authorise you to do so, certainly, but...

> Fire on the highway bridge!
> Hold fire! 332nd to drop now!
> Others (What do?)

>>48671
Quick question, does the main ship have weapons capable of orbital bombardment?

>>48671
>> Fire on the highway bridge!

Worry about civilian casualties later after the battle

Combat effectiveness is the key to this battle

>>48721
Hayhayhay, can't you see I asked if there was a much...faster solution to the whole "rebels" problem.

>>48671
hold fire, we came here to save the civilians not to destroy them. We don't want another stronger rebellion in the future.

>thanks for the quest, OP. I love it!

>>48671
> Others (What do?)
Provide cover for the 332nd and have them rapidly move off and out of their drop zone.

Fire on and destroy any heavy weapons fire coming from the residential district, ideally with CAS and artillery, rather than orbital weapons.

>>48733

The main ship does have orbital bombardment capability. But one thing you are not authorised to do is to turn an industrial centre into a flaming hole in the moon, unfortunately - Davaris III-A is, after all, an important industrial centre in this system.

Taking out several thousand people, well, that's a borderline case but still OK-ish.

>>48778
>>48753
>>48721

> Kek another tie

>>48870
open fire, the civilians made their choice when they allowed the rebels to take over their city

>>48671
>Hold fire! 332nd to drop now!
Firing on them will only inflame the hearts of more rebels.

>>48778
>>48778
Changing mine to support this>>48753

>>48911
That's a very ignorant way of viewing that.

>>48938
>>48933
>>48911
>>48870

'Captain? Captain, waiting on instruc-'

'Hold fire. Hold fire!'

'Fire Support, ready pylon turn position on highway bridge-'

'You will disregard that, Fire Support,' you say, overruling the 332nd's commander. 'I countermand that. Hold your fire and prepare to cover Landing Site B.'

'Captain,' the commander speaks to you, 'this concerns my troops...'

'332, you will drop now.'

'Captain-'

'Drop now!'

A moment's pause, then the response. 'Affirmative.'

>>48979
I'm too late.

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>>48979

The feed shows the ship's drop pod bays spring open, then - at once - the drop pods fall from them like seeds. First 32, then another 32, and then yet another 32, falling in lines...

'This is Kestrel, we have neutralised the radar module. We have neutralised the radar module.'

'This is Kestrel 3, the central command module has been neutralised.'

'Drop in progress! Drop in progress!'

> Roll d100! Your effective suppression of the AA gives you a +20 bonus.

Rolled 38 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>49061

Rolled 15 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>49061

Rolled 94 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>49061

>>49077
SALVATION!

>>49077
Man that auto-updater can turn into a tense count down timer sometimes.

>>49061
Hey OP, would you mind sharing your Akun handle? Very much enjoying this thread so far.

>>49095

I'm Altocumulus. I run a politics quest right now at Akun. It... isn't really war oriented hah!

Also thanks, and thanks all the rest of you.

>>49077
>>49067
>>49065

> Excellent Success!

You know what they say about assault drops in the books; the key of the operation is in one word - Concentration.

Concentration in time, a wave of attackers too large to counter.

Concentration in space, getting the craft to group together so that the troopers can regroup and claim their
positions quickly.

And you're happy to report that the assault drop on N-4, in Davaris III-A, has turned out to be pretty much a textbook landing. With the AA coordination knocked out, the drop is all but unresisted; you only see scattered, sporadic bursts of starshells in the air among the trails of drop pods.

Meanwhile, reacting to their navigation computers, the drop pods are homing in on each other as well as the landing zone. You bring your shuttle pilot on the comms.

'Launch the shuttle.'

'Yes, Captain, right on it!'

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>>49152

The shuttle jolts slightly as it is shifted onto the launch system, but that is all you feel before you slide out over Davaris III-A. And in any case, you're not really paying attention - there's a battle going on downstairs.

Thankfully, it seems your decision not to open fire on the bridge has helped; by the time the 332nd is positioned for its final landfall, many of the civilians have crossed the bridge and yet more are crossing it. Had you destroyed the bridge it is likely they would have fled right back into the Landing Zone.

The shuttle is beginning to launch its hover drones, designed to allow you a deeper view into the battle, but meanwhile you can see that the last stage of the landing has also been successful. Both regiments have landed and, in the 10 minutes it takes for you to circle, you have reports from all six of the battalions.

The 332nd, for all the angst about firing on civilians, has managed to consolidate its positions almost without any resistance. There are reports of sporadic fire from rooftops, but ironically it seems many of the LDF troops are on the *other* side of the bridge. They were expecting you to land on the outskirts, and now the refugees are in their way.

The 639th, on the other hand, appears to have landed in a bit of a rougher spot. While the 332nd has landed on the northern side, the 639th's Landing Zone is on the...

> West.
> Southwest.
> East.

>>49197

Actually, fuck, I should elaborate. Sorry.

> West, taking more of the high ground.
> Southwest, taking what seems to be the power station.
> East, nearer to the presumed Headquarters in N-4.

>>49197
> Southwest.
Link up through the city with the 639th, and leave a narrow slowly closing corridor open in the east. Force the rebels through a funnel trying to escape east. while cutting the western part into a small part separate and cut off from the rest (like 1/3 or 1/4 of the city).

>>49197
> Southwest, taking what seems to be the power station.
use the power station to our advantage.

>>49214
Well. This changes things then.
Which unit has the tanks and artillery?

>>49214
>> Southwest, taking what seems to be the power station.

He who controls the power controls the flow of the battle

>>49224

They're combined arms regiments - they both have tanks and artillery.

>>49229
i change my vote to weast.

>>49229
Ok then.

>>49214
Drop them
> Southwest
Set up the 639th there with most of its artillery. have the rest link up with the 332nd.

Send 332nd to take the west and set up artillery there. and push south to the city center with tanks. meet up in the middle.

This will cut the city in half, and we can focus on west or east.

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>>49224
But who has the high ground now Anakin!!!!

>>49215
>>49222
>>49224
>>49226
>>49230
>>49233

The 639th has landed in the southwest side of N-4, where a large building is. You suspect the squat building is the power and water distribution centre, and it seems your suspicion is correct.

Unfortunately, it turns out the rebels have thought of that. The three battalions of the 639th report that the ground is too rough for anything but their light armour, while the LDF has set up there.

'We are under light artillery fire! Machine gun nests- there are several nests along the perimeter!'

'Company C-2 taking casualties! We are being pinned down by heavy projectile fire here!'

You dispatch the drones to survey the power plant, and, well. The 639th has pretty much surrounded it. They've cut off the approaches to the east, west and south, and on the north side is a cliff. But now that the rebels are trapped, they're fighting back hard.

'We're taking artillery fire! We're taking artillery fire from-' GRUNCH- '-from the west! From the west!'

... damnit, the AA guns! Even though the central modules have been taken out and many of the AA effectively neutralised, there are still guns on the western approach of the power plant. 'Fire Support, take your cue from 639 B-1, repeat, 639 B-1 to cue Fire Support.'

'Copy!'

639's artillery will neutralise that, you hope. But you also have the Mob Art... and no targets besides the huge power plant building itself...

> Mob Art, fire on the power plant! (Could destroy the whole complex's power supply)
> Mob Art, close in for CAS cues. (Risky - uncoordinated AA is still effective at low altitudes)
> Mob Art, continue pounding their presumed HQ. 639, advance!
> Other (write in your own commands for each regiment)

>>49252
Are they taking fire from the west of the power plant or from the western side of the city high ground?

>>49278

It's from their west - so it's west of the power plant, yes.

>>49252
>> Mob Art, continue pounding their presumed HQ. 639, advance!

HQ is the more important sector, we'll want to take control of the power plant not destroy it so no choice to take it through infantry

Any chance our engineer battalion can assist the 639 regiment in demolishing heavy fortifications while the mob arty pound the HQ flat?

>>49287

We can launch the engineer battalion their way. They've already loaded on the pods and are ready to go - will reach in 15 minutes.

> Do others agree with this?

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>>49306
Welp no rejections so far

>>49306
yes.

>>49306
Can the engineers partially rebuild the facility enough to function if we blow it up?

>>49333
>>49287
>>49342

> Okay, um, dinner calls >_< Not sure when I'll be back, but once again, if you like politics, I'm Altocumulus at Akun. Thanks and hope to see you there.

You check that the engineer battalion is ready to launch - they are. 'Then proceed to the position, south of the 639's positions. They require assistance to breach defences.'

'Understood. Standing by to receive coordinates...'

Well, as those are being sent, you see Mob Art's 8 ships making a carousel formation, molested only occasionally by the AA shells. Their fire, deadly accurate, has a devastating effect on the buildings that form the centre of N-4 - and before long you suddenly feel a shudder, and a shockwave which jolts even your shuttle.

'What was that?'

You look out. Oh, damn - they've hit something highly explosive in N-4, it seems! A huge plume of rolling fire and black smoke rises out. 'Mob Art, maintain a safe distance, maintain a safe distance!'

'Copy, Captain!'

Meanwhile, 332 has consolidated its positions. Only scattered resistance - fire from the highway bridge, and some rifle fire from the rubble to their south - is facing them right now. The commander calls you.

'We have minimal casualties, and are ready to advance.'

You glance at the fireball that is the city centre. Not sure how much of the HQ there is left still...

> Order them to dig in and make a perimeter.
> Order them into the HQ. Mob Art focus on the power plant.
> Order them east. They may catch the fleeing rebels!
> Others (Write in)

>>49387
>> Order them into the HQ. Mob Art focus on the power plant.

Best catch what remains inside the "Supposed" HQ

>Will wait once again

>>49387
Order them into the HQ. Mob Art focus on the power plant.

>>49387
> Order them into the HQ. Mob Art focus on the power plant.
I'm getting tired. Might pass out.

>>49397
>>49456
>>49466

> Break in dinner.

You smile. Excellent. 'Advance into the HQ. Beware of the fire situation there.'

'Yes, I do see that sir. We will advance.'

Your drones are showing the 332 soldiers moving in three general columns, each led by a light armour spearhead, spreading out and then moving down three roads.

There is, once again, sporadic fire from surrounding buildings, but they seem to be holding up well, and soon the Mob Art is holding the carousel again, on CAS watch.

'Miena?'

'Yes, Captain?'

'The central area. Are we well covered there?'

'We are awaiting the advance. There doesn't seem to be much left - just scattered fire...'

Just then your shuttle shudders. One of the last AA guns, no doubt... maybe you should land your shuttle now to provide encouragement?

> Land near the power station, with the 639th.
> Land near the spearheads of the 332nd.
> Don't land just yet.

>>49485
>Land near the spearheads of the 332nd.

>>49485
Debating

Could land near the 332nd and lead the charge itself but a tad bit too dangerous for my taste

639th regiment is under heavy fire and could use a rousing individual to lead them taking the power plant but at the same time we're the commander over seeing the entire operation, its prudent we don't expose ourselves to any unnecessary danger and be able to respond with quick and accurate orders from an eagle eye position over the battlefield

I'd leave this up to others to decide

>>49567
I suggest landing near the 639th, they need the encouragement and taking the power plant is both important and slightly more complicated than securing the HQ

>>49485
> Land near the power station, with the 639th.

>>49485
> Land near the power station, with the 639th.

>>49704
>>50688
Trippled

>>49485
> Land near the power station, with the 639th.
We'll get more cred from the soldiers going for the hard path

>>49485
going with the crowd, power station

>>49639
>>49704
>>50688
>>52884
>>56196
>>49498
>>49567

'332nd, sitrep,' you request again just before making up your mind.

'Ah... Battalion A facing light resistance, but nothing organised. I think the Mobile Artillery has taken most of them out. We are continuing to advance.'

'Battalion B facing light resistance from buildings. Clearing out perimeter of central complex now.'

'Battalion C in position.'

Well, some battalions are luckier than others. Meanwhile you see the entry streaks of drop pods landing the Engineer battalion, and bring the 332 Commander up.

'It's all yours then. I will be coordinating the fight at 639 positions. I want you to move your Fire Support over to support 639. Mobile Artillery is all yours.'

He hesitates. 'I... yes, sir. Wilco. And as for orders after securing central N-4...'

You know the most probable avenue out is east - if they haven't fled, that's where they will flee, towards N-3 where they still have a presence. But then again, with the civilian population still in N-4, and with your men around the key facility for keeping their water and power on...

... and that's even before you consider the presence of the 'Victory Force'.

> Head east. Pursue the fleeing rebels.
> There will be a counterattack. Move southwest to the power station to link up.
> Hold your positions and dig in.

>>56454
>> There will be a counterattack. Move southwest to the power station to link up.

With their HQ destroyed they'll be hard pressed to continue their attack or even coordinate properly but still don't wanna take any chances so link up so no units will be stranded by the enemy

>>56454
>> Hold your positions and dig in.

>>56454
>head east pursue remaining rebels

>>56454
> Hold your positions and dig in.

>>56692
>>57056
>>57220
>>57758

> Thanks for voting.
> Will be back tomorrow (or tonight, in US time).

>>58179
ok will wait

>>58200

Sorry mate, seem to be keeping you waiting a low >_<

>>58237
Don't worry too much, some quest threads take days to update so its understandable, I just keep it on the watcher when theres an update so no rush

>>56454
> There will be a counterattack. Move southwest to the power station to link up.

They'll attack to get the grid back probably

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>>58708
>>57758
>>57220
>>57056

'As for orders, 332 is to entrench and fortify in place.'

'Captain,' Miena's voice comes over, 'the centre is rubble and flames now. That does not seem advisable.'

The 332 commander, who doesn't hear this, also protests. 'Ah, sir, with due respect, N-4 centre is surrounded by higher ground on three sides. With Mobile Artillery's work, we no longer have buildings to hold as positions.'

Meanwhile 639's commander has acknowledged the engineers with gratitude, but... you know what, 332's commander is right.

'Right. 332, receive new orders. On securing the centre, move southwest and link up with 639. Repeat, move southwest to link up.'

'Understood. Wilco.'

In the meantime, the shuttle is entering its landing approach, aiming for a patch of bare ground in the 639's southern positions. The pilot expertly manoeuvres and fires the retros, and a soft wobble is all you feel as the shuttle comes to a floating halt. 'Good work, pilot.'

'Thank you, sir.'

The ramp opens and you step out.

>>62440

The dust and rock kicked up by the retros is still swirling around crazily even when it's landed, but yet greater dust clouds are occurring farther south. You use your sighter and see that it's their Fire Support, now making a landing. Clearly they've decided on the advantages of ground-based artillery for now in the 639...

'Captain, sir?'

You turn to see two officers greeting you and salute them back.

'We are from 639 staff-' they turn to look as a soft thud shakes the ground. 'Ah, and we're here to bring you to the HQ, sir.'

'Is that artillery fire?'

'They're repurposing their AA guns, sir. And-' another thud, this one louder, and it occurs to you that they've seen you landing. They're walking their fire towards your position. One of the officers reaches out for you.

'Sir, I think we better go!'

'All right. What's the sitrep for B Battalion?' That's the one you've landed in the middle of.

'They are preparing to push into the side buildings, sir. Our artillery is setting up...'

You nod. Should you be going to HQ? You are well aware how a lot of commanders don't take kindly to their superiors suddenly showing up - it wrecks their authority when they have to ask.

> Righto. Let's head to the 639 HQ.
> Let's head to the B Battalion HQ and motivate the troops.
> Other (write-in)

>>62505
> Let's head to the B Battalion HQ and motivate the troops.

>>62505
> Let's head to the B Battalion HQ and motivate the troops.

FORWARD TO VICTORY!

>>62551
>>62676

You tap one of the officers. 'We are not going to the central HQ.'

'Sorry, sir?'

'Head for Battalion B's HQ.'

'But, sir, they are-'

'I'm issuing an order, officer.'

He blinks, then sits up straight, as does the other officer. 'Yes, sir.'

The vehicle bounces off just as another two loud thuds shake the ground, followed by a sustained roar - the shuttle getting out of Dodge City. You pass troops marching up towards the front as well, officers clearing the road for the vehicle zooming up.

'Out of the way, you bastards! Out of the way! Make way!'

Lines of troops form up beside the paths and along cover, watching you pass. Then again the earth shakes and you see a geyser of dust behind some rocks over there, and then suddenly someone comes out and stops your vehicle.

'Sorry, sorry!' It's an officer - a woman - and she's bringing two civilians with her. 'It's urgent - I need to go to B Battalion HQ!'

The driver blinks. 'No room!'

'It's important! There could be a mine ready to blow along the advance axis!'

The officers look at you.

> Ask who gave that info. The civilians? How do they know?
> Bring on the officer but not the civilians.
> Get your escort to dismount. Bring them on.
> Other.

>>63376
>> Get your escort to dismount. Bring them on.
Fuck it

The more the merrier

>>63376
> Ask who gave that info. The civilians? How do they know?
We can act now and issue orders, rather than waste time driving to B.

>>63916
agreed

>>63518
>>63916
>>64099

'What? Whose tip is this?' You look at the civilians. 'You?'

'Y-yes.'

'How do you know?'

> Roll d100.

>>64119

Also, wait. Is this thread too old and not bumping or something?

>>64145
must be. time for a new thread?

>>64196

New thread herein:

>>64347