>>4822108
>>Offer to go with her to help her make her case.
Let’s help Miho

>>4822108
>Offer to go with her to help her make her case.

>>4822136
>>4822178
these

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>>4822108

>Offer to go with her to help her make her case.

“Would you like some help?” You offer. “I can come with you; help you make your case if you want.”

“I…are you sure? If you’re not here then who’s going to oversee getting all the tanks into Ooarai?”

“Azusa can do it,” you reply. “We’re docked anyway, so all she has to do is form ranks and get our tanks into the city.”

“Which anyone could do,” Miho nods, following your logic. “Alright. We must make sure to let her know before we leave though.”

“Fine by me.” The two of you sit there and sip away while you wait for people to arrive. It only takes a couple of minutes for you to hear more people arrive.

The two of you walk out and see Rabbit team approaching.

“Morning Rabbits,” you say to the lot of them as they appear. “Who’s going to be sitting it out today?”

“Saki volunteered!” Aya replies. “How selfless of her!”

You look at the girl who’s staring out at the clouds. “I’m sure she’s heartbroken.”

“Truly! You should go shopping with us to make it up to her!” Aya argues.

“We’ll see,” you reply, avoiding any promises for now. “Azusa, Miho and I are going to a meeting, so you’ll be in charge of getting Ooarai’s tanks into town. Can you do that?”

“Of course, Commanders!” Azusa replies with a nod. “You can count on me!”

“Alright, we’ll leave you to it then,” Miho says. She turns to you and gestures to the nearby heliport. “Shall we go?”

“Let’s,” you nod.

The two of you head for the helicopter already sitting on the pad. Two of the Aviation club students are already there and after taking a minute to secure yourselves, they lift off.

“Where are we meeting them?” You ask Miho.

“Anzio’s schoolship!”

It’s also docked, so it’s a quick journey. You’re directed to a landing pad. The one next to it has Black Forest’s Fa-223 Drache sitting on it.

“Hey guys!” Pepperoni is sitting in a car, waiting for you. “Meeting’s at a breakfast place nearby! Hop in!”

You and Miho climb in and Pepperoni guns it. You’re not sure how long you’re holding on for your life, but it’s quick and you’re soon at the restaurant. Anchovy and Miho’s friend Emi are already there, but you can’t see Erika anywhere.

>Acquire breakfast foods.
>Talk to Anchovy about the leadership problem.
>Talk to Emi a bit, you’ve not had much time to talk to her.
>Write-in

>>4822372
>Acquire breakfast foods.
>Talk to Anchovy about the leadership problem.

>>4822372
>>Acquire breakfast foods.
>>Talk to Anchovy about the leadership problem.

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>>4822372

>Acquire breakfast foods.
>Talk to Anchovy about the leadership problem.

Your first port of call is the nearby shop. There are copious amounts of carb-y pastries and you waste no time staking a plate high. You have an Anzio gold card, but according to the girl it’s free anyway for the meeting. You take several biscotti, a couple of brioche buns with vanilla and jam in them, and a slice of toast. The student behind the counter helpfully hands you another plate and a cappuccino.

You tip a couple of the pastries onto the second plate and hand it to Miho.

“I see someone is eager to take advantage of Anzio’s hospitality!”

“What can I say? It’s the best,” you reply, turning to face Anchovy.

“Please, you’ll make me blush,” she replies, waving you off. “Besides, I didn’t cook today, so it’s not me that deserves the praise.”

“Unfortunately, we’re not here to discuss the good food are we?”

“Indeed! We’re discussing the question raised yesterday on the leadership of our team, aren’t we! A hard question – Commander Nishizumi obviously has more experience but Hermann is supplying most of the force, and neither was willing to give ground! Truly a conundrum!”

“Couldn’t have said it better myself,” you nod. “What are your thoughts on it? My opinion is pretty obvious.”

“I’m flattered, Fritz, but I don’t think Erika would accept me as overall commander.”

You shoot the grinning Anchovy a flat look, but it only takes a couple seconds for you to crack and smile as well. “Yeah, I don’t think that’d go down well with Erika, she’d be… unhappy.”

“That’s one way to put it,” she replies.

>“So would you back Miho or Erika if it came to it?”
>“Would you back me if I put my hat in the ring?”
>“I’d support you if you said you wanted to take overall command.”
>Write-in

(I'll just take this chance to remind you that Miho has skills that help her when she's in command.)

>>4822468
>So would you back Miho or Erika if it came to it?
Would be pretty bad for us to suddenly try and take charge after offering to help Miho's bid. It would also be a dispersal of voices, increasing Erika's chance of winning. And Chovy is nice enough but we can't commit to helping her at this point.

>>4822468
>>“So would you back Miho or Erika if it came to it?”

>>4822468
>Fritz argues that he should be commander, and Erika argues that she should be commander
>Let argument continue for a bit
>Anchovy eventually comes up with a "compromise" where Miho, the sister of Maho, is the commander
>Miho meekly says "oh no I couldn't possibly" or something along those lines
>If all else fails, bring it to a vote among the commanders.

Reasons for why Anchovy should agree to our Miho Conspiracy:
>We're friends
>Showing up that rich Black Forest school
>If the above are unconvincing, she can owe us a favor
I realize now that we don't actually know much about what Anchovy wants besides money, which we don't have direct access to.

>>4822510
we can owe her a favor*

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>>4822468

>“So would you back Miho or Erika if it came to it?”

“You expect it’s going to become an argument? Stupid question, it probably will,” Anchovy sighs. “It’s difficult, because Black Forest is making up for the tanks we can’t really provide, but I’ve fought under Miho before and I trust her judgement more than Itsumi’s so it’s difficult.”

“If it means anything, I’m sure that Erika would rather not be in command and win, than be in command and lose,” you say.

“We don’t know if she would lose,” Anchovy points out. You can see the indecision warring on her face.

“Anchovy, with you supporting us too, that’s three of the four teams involved supporting Miho becoming the overall commander. At that point, no matter how many tanks she’s supplying, she’ll have to give into the pressure.”

“Alright,” Anchovy sighs. “I trust you, Fritz. You’ve not led Anzio wrong this far and we still owe you for your help.”

“Even after you gave me an Anzio gold card?”

“Even after that,” she says. “Thanks to our new tanks we’ve been doing really well in duels and smaller tournaments.”

It’s then that Erika arrives. Koume is trailing after her and she gives you a wave. You return it and let her, and Erika get some food before you approach them.

“Erika,” you say, nodding at her. You don’t get a chance to greet Koume before she throws herself at you.

“You didn’t stay around after that last match to greet your oldest and bestest friend, huh?” She pouts.

“I had to go talk to Erika,” you reply. “You were gone by the time I was finished.”

“If the two of you are done,” Erika interrupts as the others arrive. “We have something important to discuss.”

“No fun sometimes,” Koume sighs and lets go.

“I assume you haven’t miraculously come around to my way of thinking overnight?” Erika asks Miho.

“Uh, no. Not really…” Miho replies. “I don’t suppose that you’ve come around to mine?”

“You suppose right,” Erika replies.

>Try to convince Erika to take the position of Vice-Commander (how?)
>Suggest just putting it to a vote between the Commanders of the schools present.
>Remind Erika that only half the tanks are coming from Black Forest.
>Make a bad joke to break the tension and then make your argument. (Write-in)
>Write-in

>>4822798
>>Remind Erika that only half the tanks are coming from Black Forest.
>>Suggest just putting it to a vote between the Commanders of the schools present.
I’m not really sure what to say to convince her to become vice-commander

>>4822798
This is tough. We can probably force Erika to acquiesce via a vote but she wouldn't be satisfied and the dissatisfaction would probably bite us later (insubordination at a critical moment, etc.). It really would be better to get her to genuinely accept Miho as the better choice, but how?
>Try to convince Erika to take the position of Vice-Commander
How? Well, I'd say we should emphasise the effects of a disunited leadership on the rank and file. One of the best features of Black Forest historically has been completely accepted and respected hierarchies, nobody ever goes rogue to glory-hunt or run away. This multi-school coalition is different. It's inherently prone to confused hierarchies. Miho has the support of three of the four of us, but 3/4 isn't enough. It's asking for trouble if leadership disputes continue long enough for the various tank crews to notice them, and start wondering exactly who their loyalties lie with.

>>4823715

+1 we can also point out the difficulties that the teams had yesterday in the Saunders vs Everyone and how Miho successfully navigated those problems through delegation during the university match

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>>4822798

>Try to convince Erika to take the position of Vice-Commander

You look between the two girls as the meeting quickly becomes a deadlock. You’re tempted to force the issue, but you know what Erika’s like after fighting against her and alongside her several times.

“Erika,” you begin, her head snaps to you. “I think you should take the position of vice-commander.”

She opens her mouth to argue the second you say that but you hold out a hand.

“Will you let me finish? Please?”

“Fine,” she sighs. “Talk.”

“Thank you,” you nod. “I don’t think I have to explain the effect of a disunited leadership to you. Having a rigid, united hierarchy is one of Black Forest’s strengths, right? There’s no confusion about who’s in charge and what must be done. Compare that to the multi-school forces we’ve seen. Yesterday for example, if not for Mika’s suicide rush it could’ve gone horribly wrong for the everyone team. I’m not saying you’re a bad commander Erika, just that Miho has done it before and that everyone of our subordinates trusts her to do the job.”

Erika considers what you said. The silence stretches to a minute, broken only by Koume eating a slice of toast.

“Alright Nishizumi,” Erika says finally. “I’ll follow your lead.”

“It’ll be just like old times,” Miho replies with a smile. “We still have a little time, so should we talk tactics?”

“I know what the three of you have brought,” Erika replies. “Of the thirteen tanks we’ve brought, we have three JagdPanzer IVs, six Panthers, three Tiger IIs and a Panzer III.”

“So, it’s just a matter of how we organise it,” Miho says. “If we wanted easier command and communication then we’d do it by school, but Ooarai and Black Forest are the only teams that have made substantial contributions.”

“Alternatively, we can group it by tank type, or form balanced task forces,” Erika says. “It’ll require a bit more coordination, but it’s possible.”

>Support the idea of splitting by schools.
>Support the idea of splitting by tank type.
>Support the idea of forming balanced task forces.
>Write-in

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>>4823845

I’ll make the balanced task forces if you guys have no idea, but in case you want to make them, here’s a list of the other tanks.

Ooarai
-Tiger P
-Chi-Nu
-Tiger
-Hetzter
-StuG
-Type 89
-Panzer IV
-JagdPanzer IV

Anzio
-P43
-P40
-CV. 33

Bellwall
-Elephant

>>4823845
>Support the idea of forming balanced task forces.
But with consideration as to where the task forces are going. Less tank destroyers for forces going to the city.

>>4823878

+1

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>>4823845

>Support the idea of forming balanced task forces.

“I like the balanced task force idea,” you say. “We can even weight them depending on where they’re going. Any headed for the fields can take more tank destroyers and vice-versa for the city.”

“Sounds like a good idea,” Emi nods.

“A sound plan,” Anchovy agrees.

“Alright, how to divide it up,” Miho says. “Since there’s twenty-five tanks, we do it in five groups of five, maybe?”

“Who’s in charge of each one?” Erika asks. “You, Me, Anchovy, Akaboshi and Hermann?”

“If Fritz doesn’t mind then I think Emi should be in command,” Miho replies.

“I’m fi-”

“Nah, I’m good,” Emi says, cutting you off. “My tank is still out of action, I’m just here representing Bellwall’s contribution.”

“So, Fritz is charge of one then,” Koume states. What follows is fast and dirty negotiation on who gets what. You don’t have much time left before you need to be present so it gets loud quick.

It soon becomes apparent that you and Erika are slated to head out into the field. To that end, along with yourself and a Panther, you get given Hippo team, Turtle team and Bellwall’s Elefant. Erika has two Panthers along with Rabbit team and a JagdPanzer, making her similarly tank destroyer heavy. The rest of the tanks are distributed between Miho, Anchovy and Koume who will all be heading into the town.

With that done, the lot of you pile into one of Anzio’s trucks for a quick journey into town.

“Do we know what side we’re starting on?” You ask Miho.

“The northeast,” she replies. “It seems they like the idea of keeping us away from the main city area.”

You’re soon at your team’s rallypoint. The truck stops to unload most of you while Miho and Erika stay in. The two of them begin heading to go meet the commanders of the other side, leaving yourself, Koume, Anchovy and Emi behind.

>Begin organising your team into the respective task forces.
>Find Azusa and make sure your tanks made it out okay.
>Borrow transport of some kind and Yukari to do some recon.
>Write-in

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>>4824295

Task force Nishizumi
- Panzer IV
- Tiger P
- Chi-Nu
- Type 89
- JagdPanzer
Task force Itsumi
- Tiger II
- Panther
- Panther
- StuG
- JgPz IV
Task force Anzai
- P43
- Tiger II
- P40
- CV. 33
- Panzer III
Task Force Hermann
- Tiger
- Panther
- Hetzer
- JagdPanzer IV (Hippo)
- Elefant
Task Force Akaboshi
- Panther
- Tiger II
- Panther
- Panther
- JgPz IV

A list for reference.

>>4824295
>>Begin organising your team into the respective task forces.

>>4824295
>>Begin organising your team into the respective task forces.

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>>4824295

>Begin organising your team into the respective task forces.

“Right, we don’t have any time to waste,” you say to the commanders present. “Lets get everyone split up into their groups so there’s no confusion when Miho and Erika get back.”

The four of you begin to make the rounds to the different groups. Koume heads to the Black Forest contingent to let them in while Anchovy and Emi do the same. You head to the Ooarai camp where Azusa is out and giving orders.

“She’s better at it than Kawashima – they actually listen to her!” Anzu quips to you as you approach.

“Hey!”

“Don’t you talk to my friend that way,” you reply jokingly. You hug a nearby Yuzu before explaining what’s happening. “We’ve been divided up between groups, so we need to get into them. You guys are with me, so whenever you’re ready move closer to the bridge.”

“Who else is with us?” Yuzu asks as she lets go.

“Hippo team and Bellwall’s tank,” you reply. You leave them to find Hippo team and make the rounds between the different teams present. There’s no plan for where exactly to rally, but you know roughly what each group is doing, so you’re able to direct people to near enough the right location. It helps that Anglerfish team is the lead tank for one group so you can just direct all tanks of their group to follow them.

It takes a while, but by the time that Miho and Erika are back, all the groups are arranged.

“Alright, Erika, what’s the plan?” You ask as the seconds tick down towards the beginning of the match.

“Find their force in the fields, destroy it and then flank the tanks in the town,” Erika replies. “It’s pretty simple, and I know you know what you’re doing.”

“I like to think I know a thing or two,” you reply.

>Have your tank destroyers head for the trees while the rest of your tanks move further into the field. (Green)
>Move all your tanks into the forested area. (Blue)
>Advance down the small road. (Yellow)
>Write-in

>Roll 25d100 Bo3

>>4824760
Do we know what purple task force's orders are? I don't know if we're the only group on this side of the river, it might inform our decision.

>>4824775

Sorry, I haven't made it clear enough

>>4824760


Blue = Task Force Itsumi
Purple = Task Force Hermann (You)
Yellow = Task Force Anzai
Green = Task Force Nishizumi
Teal = Task Force Akaboshi

Yours and Erika's mission is to control the fields, so the blue tanks will be coming with you.

>>4824789
Thanks, also is the panther that's with us Smolika or Koume, or is it a Black Forest general panther?

>>4824789

>so the blue tanks will be coming with you.

They're not directly under your command but they'lll be coming that way with you.

>>4824795

Just a general black forest Panther. Koume is in charge of her own group.

>>4824760
>Move all your tanks into the forested area. (Blue)

Rolled 61, 45, 17, 27, 92, 30, 89, 17, 49, 97, 92, 56, 35, 59, 79, 35, 72, 1, 9, 74, 18, 21, 57, 62, 39 = 1233 (25d100)

>>4824825

>>4824827
>dat 1
someone's having an engine failure

>>4825096
you mean an engine boost, this system is roll under

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>>4825142
>you mean an engine boost
oh fuck, she snuck into the team!

Rolled 28, 72, 77, 40, 78, 22, 23, 34, 29, 65, 18, 32, 32, 93, 13, 45, 91, 22, 1, 45, 3, 41, 44, 17, 53 = 1018 (25d100)

>>4824760
>>Move all your tanks into the forested area. (Blue)

>>4824760

Someone can roll again.

>>4825149
She might be on the other team!

Rolled 74, 79, 2, 58, 60, 47, 60, 69, 53, 16, 46, 42, 60, 56, 62, 19, 74, 85, 34, 61, 87, 82, 12, 67, 30 = 1335 (25d100)

>>4825269

Rolled 94, 79, 71, 89, 64, 36, 20, 7, 97, 96, 26, 55, 21, 82, 66, 78, 73, 49, 16, 6, 39, 82, 95, 95, 59 = 1495 (25d100)

>>4824760

Rolled 11, 97, 73, 44, 25, 56, 33, 59, 44, 89, 89, 33, 82, 21, 55, 82, 1, 7, 3, 61, 78, 28, 51, 95, 15 = 1232 (25d100)

>>4825333

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>>4824760

>Move all your tanks into the forested area. (Blue)

You watch as the flare signalling the start of the match streaks into the sky and explodes.

“All tanks! That’s the signal!” Miho says. “Remember! Coordination is going to be hard this match, so make sure to listen to your task force leader!” She pauses to take a breath. “Panzer Vor!”

You need no further instruction. “Task Force Hermann, let’s get moving.”

“Naming it after yourself, huh?” Anzu asks. “How modest of you.”

“I didn’t pick the name,” you reply. “It’s just the easiest way to organise things.”

“Sure, sure,” Anzu replies. “That explains why we used flowers during the All-Stars match.”

“You’re not going to get a rise out of me,” you reply, turning your attention back to the match. Your group is moving slower than you’d like. You’re conscious of Bellwall’s Elefant and would rather not leave its firepower behind. There’s also the fact that Frederick isn’t particularly fast in comparison to some of the other tanks on the field.

“Hermann, this it Itsumi,” Erika’s voice crackles across the radio.

You look up to where you can see her tanks beginning to cross the bridge. “I’m listening, go ahead.”

“The road that runs parallel to the river, what do you think of us taking our heavy tanks that way, letting our mediums sweep wider and tank destroyers take positions further out? If we do that, we’ll be able to cover the entire field.”

>“I mean, if it’s an order…” You’re not enthusastic about the plan, but Erika’s in charge.
>“We should wait for our other tanks to get into position first then.”
>“I think it’s a bad idea, and it’d be better if I head for the northern forest.” (Continue on blue)

(Erika’s suggestion is in Green)

>Roll 25d100 Bo3

Added a key and tank type symbols, hope this makes it easier to understand.

Rolled 78, 76, 73, 41, 75, 93, 55, 37, 2, 98, 64, 59, 51, 65, 82, 99, 20, 36, 63, 22, 55, 9, 61, 30, 63 = 1407 (25d100)

>>4825487
>"I believe it would be more tactically prudent to take the heavy tanks North with the rest, rather than go down the road. It would be difficult for them to assist in our objective of securing the fields from that road, given the limited lines of sight. However, if that's how you wish to deploy them, I will follow your orders."

I remember these tank symbols, it's been a while. Why did we switch away from them again?

Rolled 38, 85, 59, 65, 76, 89, 45, 16, 55, 48, 9, 23, 70, 7, 17, 27, 68, 17, 20, 78, 70, 19, 17, 71, 6 = 1095 (25d100)

>>4825487
Supporting >>4825511

Rolled 14, 88, 48, 3, 81, 36, 80, 81, 52, 90, 40, 85, 24, 29, 85, 26, 72, 48, 11, 6, 83, 8, 37, 84, 58 = 1269 (25d100)

>>4825487
>>“I think it’s a bad idea, and it’d be better if I head for the northern forest.” (Continue on blue)

Rolled 41, 7, 60, 27, 76, 21, 74, 9, 30, 22, 51, 50, 3, 85, 93, 95, 71, 39, 87, 33, 2, 55, 18, 53, 7 = 1109 (25d100)

>>4825487

Rolled 53, 86, 7, 43, 45, 30, 17, 82, 60, 85, 51, 98, 94, 56, 33, 8, 39, 6, 46, 99, 96, 91, 45, 54, 39 = 1363 (25d100)

>>4826115

Rolled 78, 100, 80, 38, 33, 82, 79, 98, 98, 89, 72, 79, 77, 83, 94, 91, 95, 61, 85, 81, 11, 99, 14, 75, 70 = 1862 (25d100)

>>4826118

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>>4825487

>"I believe it would be more tactically prudent to take the heavy tanks North with the rest, rather than go down the road. It would be difficult for them to assist in our objective of securing the fields from that road, given the limited lines of sight. However, if that's how you wish to deploy them, I will follow your orders."

“Hmm,” you can hear her thinking over what you’ve said. “Yeah… that damn forest blocks the road from seeing most of the field. Saunders might’ve taken some rocket tanks again and they’ll try the same thing as last time.”

“If we’re more spread out through the field, they won’t be able to hit us like that,” you reply.

“Fine, stick to your plan,” Erika decides. “I’ll send one of my Panthers down that way to scout it if nothing else.”

“Sure thing, boss,” you reply.

Erika’s tanks are soon over the bridge and it’s your turn.

You send your Panther across first and follow, with your tank destroyers bringing up the rear. The bridge has thankfully been built with Sensha-Do in mind, so there’s no complications and once you’re past it, you’re able to open the throttle more to better get to your chosen positions.

You turn your attention to the tanks on the other side of the river for a minute. All three task forces are making good progress. Koume’s group is all together on the coast road but Anchovy and Miho’s group is mostly using what buildings there are to get closer to the main town area without taking the main road. A smart decision given how open the road is.

As your approaching the northern forest and Erika’s tanks are starting to enter the smaller one, she crackles over the radio.

“Fritz, can I ask you a question?”

“Shoot,” you reply.

“We need a way to scout ahead of ourselves without exposing too much, but we don’t have any light tanks. I want to be aggressive, but the tanks we have don’t lend themselves to that.”

>“If you recall your Panther, between it, mine, me and you we have a decent armoured fist we can push forwards with.”
>“We might as well just wait with the tanks that we have.”
>“Why not ask Miho for a light tank?”

>Roll 25d100 Bo3

>>4825511
Using the other stuff made it easier for me to run it with large amounts of tanks, but this is clearer.

Rolled 100, 86, 18, 69, 31, 90, 16, 5, 44, 30, 9, 86, 18, 84, 44, 63, 18, 50, 63, 98, 7, 21, 57, 19, 34 = 1160 (25d100)

>>4826183
>"Isn't that the job of the Panther you sent out?"
>“If that isn't sufficient, why not ask Miho for a light tank?”

Rolled 22, 76, 7, 36, 48, 20, 61, 85, 68, 69, 97, 66, 54, 34, 16, 95, 94, 85, 56, 52, 17, 21, 31, 3, 23 = 1236 (25d100)

>>4826183
>>“Why not ask Miho for a light tank?”

>>4826183

Someone can roll again.

Rolled 38, 90, 31, 42, 47, 95, 98, 29, 8, 30, 67, 64, 65, 98, 31, 20, 10, 59, 99, 87, 46, 58, 20, 39, 84 = 1355 (25d100)

>>4826183

Rolled 54, 21, 50, 44, 45, 27, 65, 52, 59, 45, 11, 16, 27, 42, 59, 58, 35, 64, 86, 36, 17, 31, 98, 1, 52 = 1095 (25d100)

>>4826627

Thank you

>>4826183

Rolled 6, 91, 69, 55, 81, 89, 92, 38, 74, 28, 56, 60, 66, 92, 96, 15, 84, 85, 12, 7, 7, 16, 62, 57, 81 = 1419 (25d100)

>>4826637

Rolled 17, 50, 18, 42, 72, 96, 62, 46, 25, 51, 2, 100, 48, 81, 41, 54, 36, 16, 30, 87, 22, 79, 68, 68, 75 = 1286 (25d100)

>>4826641

>>4826191
Would you guys like to Reroll this 100? It's your roll.

You have 26 due to Miho.

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>4826647

Might as well

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>>4826183

>"Isn't that the job of the Panther you sent out?"

“The job of the Panther is to watch that road, we can’t really expect it to scout the entire field for us,” Erika replies.

>“Why not ask Miho for a light tank?”

“That’s a good idea,” Erika concedes. “I think they’re a bit too far away to get here in time to contribute though.”

“So, what can you do?” You ask.

“That’s the question isn’t it?” She grumbles back. “Alright, continue what you’re doing and standby for further orders.”

“That’s the plan,” you reply. “You know, if they don’t challenge the forest then the Panther could be useful for scouting.”

“True,” she replies, leaving it there. You turn your attention back to your team as you approach the forest.

“Right… Geshiko? Could you position your Panther towards the front of the woods? We can cover the tank destroyers between us.”

“Moving, Commander,” the commander of the Black Forest Panther accompanying you replies. You assume you got her name right since she doesn’t correct you.

“Max, do the same thing would you? South of the Panther if you would.”

“Sure thing, Fritz. Man, driving this thing is different!”

“A gun’s a gun,” Ruby chimes in.

“I miss my high-powered radio,” Leo sighs, taking the chance to complain.

“- tanks! Enemy advanced force has been spotted!” You catch most of Miho’s message thanks to Leo quickly switching the radio channels for you. “A Stuart! The rest of the enemy force is probably close behind.”

“That means it won’t be long till we encounter them,” Erika states. Her group seems to have stopped and set up in the forest slightly to the south of you. You turn your binoculars southwest and scan the field.

“Speak of the devil…” you spot three Crusaders and a 7TP moving about a kilometre and a half away. It’s technically inside the effective range of the guns of your tank destroyers, especially the Elefant, but the light tanks are moving fast and weaving hard.

>Let Erika know and let her decide.
>Open fire on the enemy light tanks.
>Hold fire for now.

>Roll 25d100 Bo3

Rolled 23, 68, 79, 16, 24, 29, 32, 76, 12, 90, 93, 36, 85, 44, 60, 15, 36, 6, 4, 83, 93, 61, 11, 53, 65 = 1194 (25d100)

>>4826754
>Hold fire for now.
>Let Erika know, and suggest holding fire.
It will likely be close to impossible to hit these tanks knowing what skills some of them have. This is most likely a scout and/or baiting attempt. There will probably be better targets following them that we can strike when they think the way is clear. It also helps us to get our buffs from staying still for a turn.

Rolled 83, 45, 5, 16, 23, 63, 60, 35, 40, 91, 64, 14, 39, 3, 71, 91, 57, 73, 17, 25, 78, 84, 49, 81, 9 = 1216 (25d100)

>>4826754
>>Hold fire for now.
>>Let Erika know and let her decide.

Rolled 96, 58, 29, 73, 100, 47, 57, 50, 98, 19, 73, 85, 1, 20, 33, 44, 17, 66, 64, 49, 39, 27, 9, 29, 21 = 1204 (25d100)

>>4826754
>>Hold fire for now.
>>Let Erika know and let her decide.

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Rolled 96, 64, 50, 15, 32, 93, 56, 43, 17, 2, 90, 19, 44, 1, 48, 90, 55, 56, 65, 97, 29, 46, 94, 63, 3 = 1268 (25d100)

>>4826754


Oh yeah, forgot to tell you guys, but I got some art done of the Hermanns. I'm quite happy with how it came out.

Rolled 45, 95, 21, 72, 55, 78, 97, 66, 96, 79, 75, 85, 96, 9, 70, 88, 74, 54, 75, 56, 60, 91, 51, 39, 99 = 1726 (25d100)

>>4827179

Rolled 55, 85, 51, 77, 9, 2, 27, 1, 88, 12, 77, 71, 57, 29, 83, 82, 94, 84, 42, 71, 51, 57, 59, 35, 4 = 1303 (25d100)

>>4827182

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>>4826754

>Hold fire for now.
>Let Erika know and let her decide.

“Task Force Hermann, there are four light tanks heading our way, a kilometre and a half southwest. Aim up but don’t take any action. Understood?”

“Yes sir.”
“Sure, Commander.”
“Whatever you say, Fritz.”
“Holding fire.”

Once you’re sure no one’s going to give away your position, you quickly switch to the Commanders channel.

“Erika, this is Fritz, I got four light tanks headed our way, three Crusaders and a 7TP.”

“A scouting force,” she replies instantly. “Don’t open fire on them.”

“I haven’t,” you reply, getting a sigh of relief from her.

“Good. They’re probably screening for heavy tanks and tank destroyers. Those are the real high value targets. Understood?”

“Understood,” you confirm. You go back to watching the gap and listen to the radio reports as you do. Your teammates in the town are spotting other tanks as they appear, and calling them in. Leo is dutifully plotting the contacts for you on a map. It’s not immediately useful, but keeping an eye on the situation is good.

Something catches your eye. You swing your binoculars around and take a good look. “Erika, I can see those tank destroyers you were talking about. I got two ISU-152s, an Archer and a pair of rocket Shermans.”

“Damn rocket tanks,” she grumbles. “According to my scout there are four heavy tanks moving towards the bridge.” You hear some choice swear words before she starts giving orders again.

“Alright, Task Forces Hermann and Itsumi! New plan! We need to hold these tanks in the field and stop them from crossing into the town! They outnumber us here, so that means the team in the town is poised to win if we hold! Hermann, your job is to hold the line. My Task Force will move to cover the bridge.”

>“Aye, aye, Captain.” That’s a direct order if you’ve heard one.
>“I’ll give it a shot, but I could use some support.” Erika’s orders leave you outnumbered, and you’re not sure how long you can hold.
>“Erika, if I may…” Suggest an alternate course of action. (Write-in)

>Open fire on the closing light tanks.
>Open fire on the tank destroyers.
>Try to hit the rocket Shermans.
>Split your fire somehow. (Write-in)

>Roll 25d100 Bo3

Rolled 100, 33, 69, 83, 15, 73, 56, 61, 31, 95, 34, 100, 97, 16, 86, 88, 88, 76, 81, 26, 26, 51, 7, 72, 95 = 1559 (25d100)

>>4827179
That’s fucking cool QM, Erika’s taller then I thought
>>4827293
>>“Aye, aye, Captain.” That’s a direct order if you’ve heard one.
>>Try to hit the rocket Shermans.

>>4827312
>those 2 100s
Fuck me

>>4827320

Thank you, the artist made her a couple inches too tall so she’d fit better, but it still looks pretty good.

Thankfully, the rerolls that come with Miho in command should mean they don’t hurt too bad.

Rolled 51, 54, 80, 33, 70, 33, 67, 2, 50, 77, 69, 98, 62, 85, 27, 84, 28, 88, 93, 5, 23, 26, 24, 31, 10 = 1270 (25d100)

>>4827293
>“Aye, aye, Captain.” That’s a direct order if you’ve heard one.
>Try to hit the rocket Shermans.
>Activate "Omnipotence" on FG1250 Night Vision Device
Do we not have things like gunslinger on Frederick?

>>4827384

You do, that’s just Frederick’s pastebin. I’ll copy across all the skills you have now which is most/all of them

>>4827391
>>4827384
Alright, then we probably want to add on
>Use Lance of Longinus
as well

Sorry about the delay, my parents suprised me with a car, but they also suprised me with a 3 hour drive to get it. Someone can roll again or I'll roll it so we can keep moving.

Rolled 41, 3, 19, 51, 76, 62, 79, 70, 61, 47, 12, 37, 22, 11, 59, 72, 53, 93, 68, 1, 62, 14, 78, 43, 28 = 1162 (25d100)

>>4827293

Rolled 47, 78, 26, 21, 45, 9, 42, 10, 43, 38, 20, 38, 40, 11, 10, 26, 84, 17, 29, 42, 11, 75, 27, 68, 27 = 884 (25d100)

>>4828425

Rolled 27, 72, 35, 79, 41, 74, 98, 89, 50, 89, 69, 28, 99, 19, 6, 54, 57, 49, 85, 51, 23, 21, 57, 65, 79 = 1416 (25d100)

>>4828431

Rolled 74, 78, 51, 99, 66, 12, 51, 46, 8, 60, 58, 79, 23, 99, 87, 83, 43, 20, 85, 25, 81, 79, 68, 84, 19 = 1478 (25d100)

>>4828431

>>4828437

2 crit failures

Someone can reroll those for me.

Rolled 14, 78 = 92 (2d100)

>>4828516

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>>4827293

>Try to hit the rocket Shermans.
>Activate "Omnipotence" on FG1250 Night Vision Device
>Use Lance of Longinus

>“Aye, aye, Captain.” That’s a direct order if you’ve heard one.

You don’t need any further instruction from Erika, nor does she volunteer any. She of all people knows what you can do, and you intend to demonstrate why she’s right.

“Alright, Task Force Hermann. We have a lot of enemy tanks heading our way and it’s our job to stop them. I want everyone sighted on one of those rocket Shermans. There’ll be no alpha strikes today.”

You get a chorus of affirmatives from the other tankers under your command. “No firing yet though, wait for my signal.”

You turn your attention to the attached FG1250. You’ve not used it much, but after some fiddling and coordination with Leo you’re able to get it working. You’ll know about everything within several hundred meters now.

“Alright, Ruby,” you say. “Those rocket tanks, I need you to set an example for our subordinates.”

“By hitting one of those rocket tanks?” She sighs.

“Exactly,” you reply.

“Man, you guys don’t know how lucky you are you got me,” Ruby grumbles. “Shut up and let me aim.”

“We love you sweetheart!” Max shouts, earning him a kick from Ruby.

“That’s enough Max, get us as close to the treeline as you can,” you order. Max makes the adjustments and duly follows Ruby’s adjustments. You don’t move for a solid minute before she fires.

“On the way!”

Frederick’s gun cracks and it’s echoed by the sound of the rest of your Task Force. Seconds later, the shell hits one of the Shermans. You aren’t able to tell who knocks out what, as the four other shots impact seconds later.

“That’s both of them!” You announce to your Task Force.

>Hold position and switch targets. (Light tanks/Tank Destroyers)
>Start popping smoke and retreat.
>Write-in

>Roll 24d100 Bo3

Rolled 64, 65, 70, 25, 70, 62, 51, 12, 46, 70, 26, 34, 38, 71, 36, 69, 48, 61, 24, 76, 26, 25, 5, 47 = 1121 (24d100)

>>4828610
>Hold position and switch targets. (Tank Destroyers)
>Activate Gunslinger
>Report disabling of rocket tanks to Miho so she can more comfortably concentrate our forces

We have treeline cover and more big guns. If those light tanks want to charge us, our Tiger actually has some pretty nice abilities for close range fighting, and Erika's force could get flanking shots in on them.

Rolled 64, 24, 48, 82, 95, 38, 47, 80, 100, 72, 79, 29, 29, 16, 36, 41, 9, 80, 36, 64, 79, 56, 19, 92 = 1315 (24d100)

>>4828610
Supporting >>4828629

Rolled 28, 81, 54, 76, 67, 25, 1, 92, 91, 36, 47, 58, 32, 63, 60, 96, 98, 63, 72, 86, 19, 1, 38, 45 = 1329 (24d100)

>>4828610
>>Hold position and switch targets.

Tank destroyers

You forgot our Bloodlust op

Rolled 17, 9, 6, 3, 12, 11, 6, 12, 13, 13, 2, 9, 3, 16, 14, 3, 14, 13, 7, 9, 12, 12, 12, 18 = 246 (24d20)

>>4828610
And a set of rolls from me.

Rolled 26, 75, 77, 38, 7, 67, 89, 55, 5, 97, 66, 1, 46, 82, 80, 73, 38, 34, 54, 12, 69, 73, 81 = 1245 (23d100)

>>4828610

>>4829048
I did, thanks for reminding me.

>>4829052
Thank you, feel free to vote though. If anything looks too complicated I'm more than happy to explain.

Rolled 58, 16, 5, 7, 51, 73, 2, 11, 58, 24, 4, 2, 32, 13, 80, 56, 34, 75, 68, 38, 16, 46, 73 = 842 (23d100)

>>4829095

Rolled 72, 17, 40, 49, 82, 17, 17, 57, 82, 91, 45, 96, 34, 83, 52, 13, 42, 27, 69, 98, 52, 14, 68 = 1217 (23d100)

>>4829108

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>>4828610
>Hold position and switch targets. (Tank Destroyers)
>Activate Gunslinger
>Report disabling of rocket tanks to Miho so she can more comfortably concentrate our forces

As you observe the smoking rocket Shermans, reports filter in of battlefield progress elsewhere. Miho and Anchovy have just begun their engagement with the forces in the city. Not much was lost in the initial exchange, just a single Panzer III caught out of position. The Allied side has assumed a defensive posture, likely waiting for their heavy tanks to flank. Miho is similarly reticent to engage, as Koume isn’t yet in position to help.

Regarding said heavy tanks, from what you can overhear of Erika talking, they’re pushing for the city. If they can cross into it, your team will be hard pressed to deal with it.

“Task force! Prepare to hit those tank destroyers!” You order. “Axel, Ruby, I want us to put dents in every one of them, understood!?”

“You got it, boss!” Ruby replies for the two of them.

“Good,” you nod. “Miho, the rocket tanks are dealt with.”

“Thanks Fritz,” she replies distractedly. You don’t press her given what she’s dealing with and turn your attention back to the advancing tank destroyers. Annoyingly, one of the advancing Crusaders has dropped a smoke grenade right in front of you.

As you consider the situation, you get a radio call from Erika.

“Hermann, I’m attacking the enemy heavy tank formation to stall for Akaboshi. If I can waste a couple minutes, she can smash the southern flank and let the rest of Ooarai turn to face properly. I want you to do your best to do the same so those light tanks have to deal with you and can’t race around for a flank.”

>“Sounds like a plan.” That’s what you were doing anyway.
>“Why not let them cross and hit them then?”
>Write-in

>Aim for the tank destroyers despite the smoke. Throw enough mud and all that.
>Deal with the light tanks. The tank destroyers aren’t going anywhere fast.
>Write-in

>Roll 25d100 Bo3

Just to clarify, I haven't forgotten about Bloodlust, it'll be part of the next update.

Rolled 10, 19, 39, 21, 44, 6, 32, 72, 98, 59, 12, 60, 8, 41, 52, 6, 95, 92, 14, 2, 33, 26, 10, 90, 29 = 970 (25d100)

>>4829197
>“Sounds like a plan.” That’s what you were doing anyway.
>Deal with the light tanks. The tank destroyers aren’t going anywhere fast.
>Activate "Tank" to protect the lesser armored vehicles in our task force
>Use Coax MG on any tanks that get close.

Can we cancel our Gunslinger and preserve it for another turn? I mainly wanted it so we could remove their big guns in quick succession, but that's not as necessary when there are now two layers of concealment between them and us and we only have to deal with a few light tanks.

Also, it's really nice of those IS-2's to show their sides to Erika's entire task force.

Rolled 60, 38, 78, 64, 2, 67, 57, 11, 1, 74, 96, 25, 10, 90, 38, 99, 76, 44, 6, 67, 26, 47, 18, 81, 70 = 1245 (25d100)

>>4829197
>>“Sounds like a plan.” That’s what you were doing anyway.
>Deal with the light tanks. The tank destroyers aren’t going anywhere fast.

Someone can roll again.,

Rolled 2, 59, 67, 63, 56, 69, 94, 49, 42, 24, 32, 43, 92, 26, 12, 40, 40, 68, 49, 78, 69, 58, 31, 29, 22 = 1214 (25d100)

>>4830395

Rolled 1, 8, 29, 45, 32, 24, 6, 5, 16, 63, 96, 73, 10, 29, 7, 31, 5, 89, 86, 69, 11, 32, 93, 37, 44 = 941 (25d100)

>>4830395

was just about to roll myself.

Rolled 7, 15, 5, 86, 7, 62, 82, 61, 13, 46, 66, 83, 64, 17, 82, 18, 92, 83, 51, 91, 65, 33, 25 = 1154 (23d100)

>>4830428

Rolled 77, 70, 51, 81, 33, 34, 67, 77, 65, 46, 97, 85, 72, 47, 49, 34, 60, 5, 5, 95, 54, 61, 15 = 1280 (23d100)

>>4830432

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>>4829197

>That’s what you were doing anyway.
>Deal with the light tanks. The tank destroyers aren’t going anywhere fast.
>Activate "Tank" to protect the lesser armored vehicles in our task force
>Use Coax MG on any tanks that get close.

>“Sounds like a plan.”

Erika grunts her acknowledgement of your acknowledgement and shifts her attention back to her fight. You do the same, but you’re surprised to here your gun bark.

“Ruby?” You ask, it’s not like her to act without orders.

“It just felt like the right thing to do,” she replies slightly confused. You check the results and see she missed the 7TP.

“Make sure you hit next time,” you say. Hippo team lets loose, hitting the approaching 7TP. Axel loads in record time and you’re able to get another shot away, this one also hitting the 7TP, knocking it out.

“How’s them apples?” Ruby declares as the white flag pops out the 7TP.

“Good job, Ru- Max! Full reverse!” Your driver doesn’t question it, rapidly shifting the tank back. You’re able to move fast enough to put yourself in front of a shot aimed at Hippo team. You aren’t however able to put yourself in front of the Student Council who take a hit from the northernmost Crusader, but Ruby is able to somehow put a shot into them.

“Ruby? Axel? You guys alright?” You ask. You feel an immense satisfaction coming from somewhere outside of you and it takes you a second to place it as Frederick. It seems that your gunnery team’s unusual vigour is a result of him. Good to know.

The Student Council duly returns fire, taking out the Crusader that hit them. You search for more targets, but the last Crusader that dropped a smoke screen seems to have fled into the forest.

Elsewhere the battle is going alright. Erika’s lost a Panther and a few other tanks in the city have gone down, but they’re giving as good as they’re getting, and Koume is about to hit the flank.

>Stay where you are and open fire on the tank destroyers.
>Move yourself and your Panther down to reinforce Erika.
>Begin advancing on the tank destroyers.
>Write-in

>Roll 21d100 Bo3

Rolled 71, 34, 29, 55, 40, 31, 39, 33, 46, 70, 35, 67, 88, 16, 70, 68, 81, 73, 51, 37, 38 = 1072 (21d100)

>>4830562
>Stay where you are and open fire on the tank destroyers.
>Warn Erika of the Crusader on her flank
>Activate Gunslinger

Rolled 53, 54, 13, 36, 74, 18, 40, 19, 50, 21, 35, 91, 40, 75, 95, 98, 70, 18, 8, 50, 88 = 1046 (21d100)

>>4830626

+1

>>4830562

Someone can roll again.

Rolled 24, 61, 78, 91, 99, 67, 58, 23, 96, 29, 100, 98, 4, 64, 63, 28, 14, 41, 45, 90, 100 = 1273 (21d100)

>>4830956

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>>4830562

>Stay where you are and open fire on the tank destroyers.
>Warn Erika of the Crusader on her flank
>Activate Gunslinger

It takes you all of three seconds to figure out you’re in a pretty good position and another two to conclude that you’ll perfectly fulfil your orders by sitting in the forest sniping the tank destroyers.

By now they probably know where you are and their barrels facing your direction seems to support this. Despite that, you still have several meters of trees between you and any of their shots which will help to make it difficult for them.

“Erika, there’s a Crusader fleeing into the forest north of you. It’ll be in a position to flank you.”

“Copy that,” she replies. She has her hands full, so you leave it at that, and turn your attention back to the tanks ahead of you.

“Task force, good job with those light tanks,” you say. “There’s only three tank destroyers left for us to deal with, so get aiming and shooting.”

You get another chorus of affirmatives from the tankers of your task force and you watch as they rapidly begin to aim up. As they do, you take a moment to listen to the radio. It seems Koume’s force has finally hit the enemy and they’re crumbling quite rapidly to the south as Koume’s heavy armour punches into them. Erika is holding, which is perfectly fine given the odds she’s facing.

“Ruby, Axel, think we can get a shot into each of those tank destroyers? If we can take even one out, we’ve guarenteed our win on this flank.”

“We can hit them,” Ruby confirms for the both of them. “Ruby and Axel carrying the match again, as usual.”

“And you’re only in position to do that thanks too?” Max asks.

“Frederick,” Ruby replies. You feel a flash of humour, apparently Frederick finds it funny too.

>“Alright ladies, whenever you’re ready.”
>“Hippo, Turtle, make sure to hit that Archer – it’s nice and squishy.”
>“Let’s get those 152s out of the game as soon as possible!”
>Write-in

>Roll 21d100 bo3

Rolled 3, 75, 59, 47, 61, 63, 74, 23, 77, 46, 63, 14, 88, 24, 97, 7, 26, 45, 15, 1, 62 = 970 (21d100)

>>4831056
>“Alright ladies, whenever you’re ready.”
We plan to take them all out after all.

Rolled 11, 46, 20, 46, 70, 24, 1, 38, 27, 47, 58, 28, 8, 30, 42, 92, 10, 78, 57, 9, 6 = 748 (21d100)

>>4831056
>>“Alright ladies, whenever you’re ready.”

Rolled 65, 87, 18, 44, 41, 92, 3, 83, 26, 31, 14, 29, 52, 63, 84, 84, 92, 85, 71, 66, 95 = 1225 (21d100)

>>4831056
>>“Alright ladies, whenever you’re ready.”

Rolled 2, 53, 12, 45, 34, 42, 96, 66, 47, 5, 70, 7, 30, 19, 18, 68, 29 = 643 (17d100)

>>4831056

Rolled 14, 33, 69, 33, 90, 19, 53, 49, 5, 45, 47, 87, 25, 9, 46, 50, 99 = 773 (17d100)

>>4831277

Rolled 14, 54, 73, 45, 49, 69, 52, 73, 35, 32, 92, 11, 12, 31, 33, 81, 53 = 809 (17d100)

>>4831279

Rolled 6, 42, 9, 71, 33, 76, 67, 44, 10, 25, 6, 88, 77, 75, 34, 57, 100 = 820 (17d100)

>>4831280

I knew I was forgetting something, forgot to roll last round

Rolled 33, 27, 21, 5, 95, 19, 90, 81, 97, 45, 9, 53, 19, 73, 10, 70, 98 = 845 (17d100)

>>4831297

Rolled 82, 2, 92, 30, 30, 80, 71, 10, 81, 53, 68, 64, 89, 69, 61, 26, 30 = 938 (17d100)

>>4831301

Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>4831304

There are 2 100s, if someone could kindly reroll those?

Rerolling for the Allies.

Rolled 68, 14 = 82 (2d100)

>>4831324

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>>4831056

>“Alright ladies, whenever you’re ready.”

Ruby takes that as her cue. With almost supernatural speed she lines up a shot on one of the ISUs.

“Fritz?”

“Hit it.”

“On the way!”

You watch the round sail out of the barrel and towards the tank destroyer. It’s followed a split second later by a shell from the Panther next to you. You’re left with a grim satisfaction as you see the tank destroyer get taken out before it even had a chance to do anything. It takes you a moment to realise that it isn’t entirely your satisfaction and Frederick seems to be revelling in the destruction.

“You having fun?” You ask the tank as Ruby whoops and swings the turret to the next target. You’re not prepared for your vision to swirl and to be shifted into third person where you get a front seat view to Frederick the Great’s turret getting devastated by a 152 millimetre gun and the months of repairs it took to get him a new turret and back into shape.

You’re then dropped back into your own body. You take a second to blink away the stars then take a look around you. The Student Council has been knocked out, but the other ISU is also out of action and the Archer is making tracks.

“Geshiko, run the last few seconds by me would you?”

“The JagdPanzer IV accompanying us opened fire on the other ISU-152, which you capitalised upon and knocked out,” she reports. “Your reload was phenomenally fast. My credits to the loader.”

“I’ll pass them on,” you say. As you say that, Ruby puts another shot down range, damaging the fleeing Archer.

“The tank stole my second ISU!” Ruby realises. “Freddy! You greedy old bastard! Didn’t you have enough on the Eastern Front!”

The only reply is a feeling of self-satisfaction.

You ignore your gunner attempting to fight your tank and listen to the radio. Erika and the heavy tanks she’s been fighting have slowly been grinding each other done and Erika’s tank is now immobilised, even though it hasn’t been knocked out yet. Koume’s hammer has hit and the enemy forces in the town, too scattered and too few to fight are now being cleaned up.

>Your part in this is done. Watch for the Archer and hold position. Maybe check on the Student Council.
>Go hunt down the Archer, then your job is entirely done.
>Leave your tank destroyers to watch and flank the remaining enemy heavy tanks.
>Write-in

>Roll 17d100 Bo3

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>>4831550

Fixed map, forgot to put damage on the Archer.

Rolled 88, 75, 74, 70, 88, 74, 57, 57, 32, 12, 50, 16, 35, 29, 33, 17, 41 = 848 (17d100)

>>4831550

>Hunt down the Archer, then move to support Tsunderika.

Rolled 80, 79, 74, 21, 22, 13, 87, 68, 67, 17, 50, 93, 8, 51, 24, 98, 1 = 853 (17d100)

>>4831550
>Leave your tank destroyers to watch and flank the remaining enemy heavy tanks.
>Activate Overclocked-Turbocharger

Rolled 81, 57, 74, 97, 75, 89, 80, 47, 47, 42, 49, 99, 49, 75, 55, 29, 57 = 1102 (17d100)

>>4831550
Supporting >>4831695

Rolled 2, 56, 29, 5, 87, 76, 5, 13, 82, 8, 10, 96, 50, 82, 24, 51, 93, 17 = 786 (18d100)

>>4831550

Rolled 82, 5, 8, 20, 19, 6, 12, 62, 26 = 240 (9d100)

>>4832604

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>>4831550

>Leave your tank destroyers to watch and flank the remaining enemy heavy tanks.
>Activate Overclocked-Turbocharger

With the Archer running away, the last threat to your task force is effectively dealt with. Similarly in the city, though it was close for a bit, Koume’s appearance has shifted things in their favour. It’s also a bit too far away for you to intervene. Erika however is neither secure nor too far away for you to reach in time. That’s doubly the case if you ditch the cumbersome tank destroyers.

“Hippo team, Elefant team, we’re leaving you here to watch for the Archer. Myself and Geshiko will advance on the enemy heavy tanks to the south in order to support Erika. Erwin, you’re in charge.”

“I won’t let you down, Mackensen,” she replies.

“I’m sure you won’t. Now, Geshiko, make sure you keep up.”

“Keep up? With all due respect, I’m pretty sure my tank is faster than yours.”

You don’t bother replying to that, instead switching to the intercom. “Max, if you would? As fast as possible please.”

“Aye, aye,” there’s nothing else for a few seconds as he frantically slams switches and levers. Frederick then shoots forwards and out of the woods. You get a face full of leaves as you do, but the tank is almost instantly at full speed. You hide a small smile of satisfaction as Geshiko’s Panther is left scrambling to keep up.

You reach the forest north of the road Erika’s fighting on well ahead of Geshiko. Frederick punches into the forest, knocking over a small tree or two and you almost immediately spot the last Crusader. The girl commanding it looks at you and freezes.

>Blast it.
>Ignore it and keep moving on the heavy tanks on the road.
>Shoot through the forest at the heavy tanks on the road.
>Write-in

>Roll 17d100 Bo3

Rolled 28, 30, 34, 75, 71, 21, 82, 85, 64, 10, 40, 21, 29, 38, 69, 46, 77 = 820 (17d100)

>>4832677
>Ignore it and keep moving on the heavy tanks on the road.
>"Thanks for the smoke!"
>Order Geshiko to take out the crusader
This puts some trust in Black Forest tankery here to hit a target in the rear, but hopefully this makes for an amusing moment. Just blasting it is another viable, and safer option.

Rolled 23, 65, 21, 57, 96, 47, 79, 88, 2, 91, 69, 32, 42, 12, 85, 60, 83 = 952 (17d100)

>>4832742

+1 though maybe skip the gloating? Erika did warn us about being dickish on the radio.

>>4833002
What we did with Erika was goading her and exploiting her irritability over the course of several minutes, and was utterly unnecessary and in bad spirit to our friend. This is a one-liner taunt we're shouting out as we're passing them, on top of the fact we don't know them, so it's not even personal. I think this is quite different.

>>4833014
Hmm, i guess you’re right. Still feel kinda bad about it.

>>4832677

Someone can go ahead and roll again.

Rolled 20, 96, 67, 67, 76, 44, 46, 41, 27, 79, 70, 31, 73, 94, 16, 46, 19 = 912 (17d100)

>>4833037

Rolled 59, 11, 48, 100, 37, 17, 29, 4, 15, 5, 62, 1, 66, 79, 11, 64, 43, 36 = 687 (18d100)

>>4832677

Rolled 2, 88, 96, 57, 83, 72, 53, 2, 66 = 519 (9d100)

>>4833079

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>>4832677

>Ignore it and keep moving on the heavy tanks on the road.
>Order Geshiko to take out the crusader

Ruby starts to swing the gun towards the off-guard Crusader. You take control and keep it pointed forward.

“Ignore it, We’re hunting bigger game tonight.” You switch to the radio. “Geshiko, deal with that Crusader.”

“Yes, Commander,” the girl coolly replies.

You pass the Crusader that’s rapidly attempting to turn and face you. "Thanks for the smoke!"

You see confusion on the other commander’s face before it’s replaced by realisation.

“Aw fu-”

She’s cut off by Geshiko who begins firing on the Crusader as ordered. A glance back a few moments later reveals the Crusader a smoking wreck, white flag sticking out the top.

“Target eliminated,” Geshiko reports.

“Nice job,” you reply to her before switching back to your hunt. “Rabbit team, if I’m in the middle of the forest north of the road, where would the enemy heavy tanks be?”

“To your right!” Azusa chirps. You thank her and look in that direction. Sure enough, you spot an IS-2 rumbling down the road towards Erika. It takes a hit from the Tiger II and returns fire.

“Ruby, it’s stopped to shoot,” you say to your gunner, spotting the opening. “Max! Full stop! Fire when ready!”

“On the way!” Frederick’s gun fires, nailing the side of the IS-2’s turret. There’s another flash of amusement from Frederick as the white flag pops up.

“That’s a kill,” you confirm. There’s gunfire elsewhere, some of it quite close.

“Fritz, your status? I’m out of action so it’s on you,” Erika reports. “This flank is secure though…took long enough.”

>“You can say that again.”
> “Everything’s green on my end.”
>Write-in

>Move your forces towards the Southern most bridge in case the rest of the enemy is planning to cross into the fields. (Blue)
>Move your tanks to reinforce the task forces pushing in town. (Yellow)
>Leave the Elefant and Hippo where they are and take the rest of your forces into town.
>Write-in

>Roll 16d100 Bo3

Don't know why the arrows are blurry, I'll have to tinker with it.

Rolled 33, 88, 40, 98, 32, 38, 45, 37, 58, 32, 100, 13, 66, 1, 93, 22 = 796 (16d100)

>>4833250
>>4833250
>“Everything’s green on my end.”
>"Well, you did have to face up against their entire heavy tank, tank destroyer, rocket tank, and most of their light tank force and larger numbers, but you still managed to win a decisive victory. I'd say it went pretty well."
>Move your forces towards the Southern most bridge in case the rest of the enemy is planning to cross into the fields. (Blue)

>>4833250
>>Move your forces towards the Southern most bridge in case the rest of the enemy is planning to cross into the fields. (Blue)

> “Everything’s green on my end.”

Rolled 48, 73, 17, 7, 72, 71, 60, 54, 21, 44, 73, 81, 44, 5, 94, 46 = 810 (16d100)

>>4833685

>>4833250

Someone can roll again.

Rolled 3, 18, 10, 67, 55, 54, 47, 99, 31, 16, 17, 86, 39, 32, 10, 71 = 655 (16d100)

>>4833804

Rolled 100, 64, 75, 100, 46, 87, 72, 74, 20, 50, 99, 72, 32, 69, 94, 96, 16, 88 = 1254 (18d100)

>>4833250

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>>4833250

>Move your forces towards the Southernmost bridge in case the rest of the enemy is planning to cross into the fields. (Blue)

>"Well, you did have to face up against their entire heavy tank, tank destroyer, rocket tank, and most of their light tank force and larger numbers, but you still managed to win a decisive victory. I'd say it went pretty well."

“I didn’t ask for an assessment of my performance, Hermann,” she grunts back. “I did do a pretty good job though.”

“You did,” you laugh.

>“Everything’s green on my end.”

“That’s good to hear, because it seems you’re now in charge,” she says. “Your StuG and one JagdPanzer is still operational. Do what you will with them, I’ve done my bit.”

“So, you’re retiring for now?”

“It’s not like I have a spare tank around the corner,” she grouses.

“Of course, of course,” you snicker. “All right. Task force Hermann, Task force Itsumi. I’d like all remaining tanks to converge on the southernmost bridge. That seems to be where they’re all heading so we can pin them between us and our allies in the city.

“The Elefant and I are moving now, Mackensen,” Erwin confirms.

“We’re moving too!” Azusa says helpfully.

You push through the forest onto the road and you’re joined a few moments later by Geshiko.

“Throwing surprises at your subordinates isn’t the most optimal way to go about things,” she says calmly.

“I’ll keep that in mind,” you reply. Azusa and the JagdPanzer appear a few moments later and the four of you set off towards the south.

You spot the Archer again, amongst the buildings to the north of the bridge. Your guess was also right, the few remaining tanks all converging on the bridge with your allies in hot pursuit.

“I suppose we should deal with the Archer,” you say. Your small formation slows to a stop and begins aiming up.

>Roll 16d100 Bo3

Rolled 93, 83, 27, 28, 100, 79, 41, 85, 62, 29, 93, 22, 40, 75, 84, 87 = 1028 (16d100)

>>4833953

Rolled 37, 17, 31, 36, 58, 74, 48, 16, 36, 56, 51, 52, 55, 26, 45, 5 = 643 (16d100)

>>4833953

Rolled 31, 57, 84, 64, 13, 60, 44, 65, 2, 31, 20, 17, 92, 38, 80, 44 = 742 (16d100)

>>4833953

Rolled 84, 74, 52, 13, 95, 38, 86, 96, 24, 98, 69, 47, 41, 94, 83, 49, 90, 46 = 1179 (18d100)

>>4833953

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>>4833953

“On the way!”

Ruby opens up first. Surprisingly, she has her first miss of the match, the round hitting a nearby building and demolishing the top floor of it. You are concerned for a moment about the Archer firing back and hitting you, but it doesn’t really seem to be ready for your appearance and you have three other tanks with you.

Your concerns are proven unfounded when the tanks accompanying you opens fire. All three shots hit home, making sure the Archer is out of action.

“Good job team,” you say, observing their handy work. The flag takes a moment to pop out the top, but it does and you watch through your binoculars as several girls unpeel the carbon roof to get some air.

On the other side, the chase is ongoing. There’s some minor skirmishes as net is closed, but for now the Allied forces seem content to run and the rest of your team content to chase. The last tank of Anchovy’s task force goes down, but you’re not particularly concerned given the disparity in tanks available to you.

>Continue pushing forwards and leave the tank destroyers in the forest behind you. (Blue)
>Move into the forest with the tank destroyers.
>Write-in

>Roll 15d100 Bo3

Rolled 57, 90, 85, 30, 81, 44, 84, 61, 57, 8, 45, 16, 50, 72, 54 = 834 (15d100)

>>4834908
>>Continue pushing forwards and leave the tank destroyers in the forest behind you. (Blue)

Rolled 68, 6, 95, 35, 5, 45, 60, 5, 34, 60, 80, 86, 45, 88, 80 = 792 (15d100)

>>4834908
>Continue pushing forwards and leave the tank destroyers in the forest behind you. (Blue)

Rolled 54, 71, 42, 43, 24, 94, 71, 25, 66, 30, 4, 1, 39, 33, 35 = 632 (15d100)

>>4834908
>>Continue pushing forwards and leave the tank destroyers in the forest behind you. (Blue)

Rolled 85, 16, 49, 45, 22, 3, 94, 12, 22, 5, 100, 42, 9, 30, 62 = 596 (15d100)

>>4834908

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>>4834908

>Continue pushing forwards and leave the tank destroyers in the forest behind you. (Blue)

“Alright,” you mutter as you consider the situation. “Erwin, how far away are you and the Elefant?”

“Well, we’re moving as fast as we can move,” she replies. “We’ll be in firing range soon-ish.”

“Soon-ish,” you repeat with a hum. After a moment to think about it, you begin issuing orders. “Geshiko, you’re with me. We’ll push forward and put pressure on the town. All other tanks, take cover in the small forested area to the north of the bridge and open fire on the northern end of the bridge.”

“Copy that, Mackensen.”
“Right behind you, Commander.”

“Good, get to it then,” your team needs no further instruction. You set off with Geshiko as Rabbit team and the JagdPanzer accompanying you split off and begin heading towards the trees. As you get closer to the buildings on the north end of the bridge you spot some enemy tanks filtering across the bridge. You consider stopping to open fire, but most are already across and behind buildings. There’s also the fact that if you wait a little bit longer then they’ll soon have all the tanks following them to deal with as well.

“Keep pushing, Geshiko,” you say. “We’ll move forward for the best possible shots.”

“Aye, Commander,” she replies. The two of you keep moving forward, you start to notice the rest of your team as tracer fire starts streaming across the river, tracking enemy tanks on the other side. They don’t seem particularly concerned with you, which makes sense given there are far more enemy tanks on the other side.

“Several targets are visible,” Geshiko reports.

>Try to hit the Centurion. Even if you don’t damage it, it might distract them.
>Destroy the nearby Stuart. Whittle away their numbers.
>Move closer and try to hit one of the medium tanks.
>Write-in

>Roll 15d100 Bo3

Rolled 4, 83, 14, 92, 55, 42, 45, 79, 17, 77, 8, 98, 55, 48, 27 = 744 (15d100)

>>4835349
>Destroy the nearby Stuart. Whittle away their numbers.
The tank destroyers can handle the centurion surely

Rolled 3, 22, 26, 14, 12, 35, 18, 26, 66, 30, 79, 44, 35, 12, 54 = 476 (15d100)

>>4835349
>>Destroy the nearby Stuart. Whittle away their numbers.

Rolled 98, 23, 41, 90, 35, 79, 81, 59, 79, 70, 68, 95, 21, 7, 46 = 892 (15d100)

>>4835349
>Destroy the nearby Stuart. Whittle away their numbers.

Rolled 16, 23, 20, 28, 12, 10, 18, 30, 18, 11, 34, 91, 79, 64, 56 = 510 (15d100)

>>4835349

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>>4835349

>Destroy the nearby Stuart. Whittle away their numbers.

“Let’s hit the Stuart for now,” you reply, eyeing the only good target you can see.

“Of course, Commander,” Geshiko’s turret begins turning towards the Stuart and Frederick does the same.

“On the way!” Ruby announces as the round flies out the barrel. It zips out the barrel, followed a second later by Geshiko’s round. The result is a forgone conclusion. Both rounds detonated against the carbon plating in spectacular fashion, leaving the light tank wrecked.

“That’s a kill,” you announce. You swing your binoculars back towards the town and watch as the fighting continues. You see the Centurion advance slightly and take out a Panther and the Tiger P in rapid succession. Unfortunately for them, the advance leaves them exposed and the Elefant behind you is able to land a devestating hit. It’s followed up by the other three tank destroyers behind you, ensuring that Centurion isn’t going anywhere fast.

“Good kill ladies,” you say idly, observing the destruction. The rest of the enemy tanks go a similar way. The three remaining medium tanks seem to realise that there’s no possible comeback left and decide to sally out to fight. They get decimated, but they take out another tank or two with them.

The field goes relatively quiet as the tank shots stop.

“I think that’s match over,” Geshiko states. That’s confirmed a moment later by an announcement from the judges.

“Good job everyone,” you say to your task force and Erika’s as you relax. “You all did great.”

“I did do great, didn’t I?” Ruby quips.

“Five two but yer ego’s six foot,” Max replies. You smile and listen to the squabbling as you take a moment to relax.

>Walk towards the concentration of knocked out tanks and try to find where all the Commanders are meeting.
>Head over to where the Student Council got knocked out to check on them. And nothing else.
>Leave early and figure out what you’re going to do about your duel tomorrow.
>Write-in

>>4835671
>Walk towards the concentration of knocked out tanks and try to find where all the Commanders are meeting.

>>4835671
>>Walk towards the concentration of knocked out tanks and try to find where all the Commanders are meeting.

>>4835671
>Walk towards the concentration of knocked out tanks and try to find where all the Commanders are meeting.

>>4835671
>>Walk towards the concentration of knocked out tanks and try to find where all the Commanders are meeting.

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>>4835671

>Walk towards the concentration of knocked out tanks and try to find where all the Commanders are meeting.

You sigh and begin to climb out of the tank.

“Axel, you’re in charge. Make sure that Ruby and Max don’t kill each other.”

You get no verbal reply, but both Max and Ruby go quiet as you jump down.

“Going somewhere?”

You turn around and see Erika marching towards you. She doesn’t stop and continues walking past you. You speed walk to catch up to her. “I could ask you the same question.”

“Well I reckon, that we’re headed to the same place.” Erika replies. You soon make it to the field side of the southern bridge where your opponents are climbing out of their tanks. Amongst them, you spot Darjeeling and Kay, both look slightly battered but otherwise they’re chatting animatedly.

“Ah, Commander Itsumi, Commander Hermann. A good match was it not?” Darjeeling asks as the two of you approach.

“It was adequate,” Erika nods.

“It definitely was a good match,” you reply to her.

“Man, I thought we had you guys in the town for a moment,” Kay cuts in. “I thought that the reason we were strugglin’ on the field was because all the tanks was there, but no! They appeared from the side and gave us a hell of a smack! Came outta left field!”

A few minutes later, Katyusha arrives atop Nonna accompanied by three girls dressed in blue that look vaguely familiar. Miho and Anchovy also appear, and Darjeeling has somehow also set up afternoon tea in the time it took them to get here.

You take a seat and accept a cup of tea the table breaks out into several smaller discussions about the match and Sensha-Do in general.

>Try to figure out where you know the BC girls from. Maybe ask them about it.
>Join Miho, Darjeeling and Katyusha in discussing the match and why it was won/lost.
>Make your opinion known on the Saunders vs Anzio cuisine debate.
>Write-in

>>4835927
>Join Miho, Darjeeling and Katyusha in discussing the match and why it was won/lost.

>>4835927
>>Join Miho, Darjeeling and Katyusha in discussing the match and why it was won/lost.

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>>4835927

>Join Miho, Darjeeling and Katyusha in discussing the match and why it was won/lost.

You watch the small blonde girl wolf down cakes for a minute, her and her two associates ring some bell deep in your mind. You decide to just put it down to seeing them somewhere before in passing. You also pass over getting involved in a debate on schoolship cuisines. While Saunders food tastes good and there’s a lot of it, nothing compares to Anzio on quality.

You instead listen in to Miho, Darjeeling and Katyusha. Erika is also listening in nearby.

“Perhaps the biggest thing I learnt, is that an armoured fist must not crack on the first obstacle it faces,” Darjeeling muses.

“To be fair, Erika is a pretty tough nut,” Miho chips in. Said nut grunts in approval at the metaphor.

“Bah! It’s probably because of those rocket tanks!” Katyusha argues. “We could’ve brought more heavy tanks to supplement the forces in the town! An IS-2 or two would’ve stopped the eastern push in its tracks.”

“The rocket tanks performed pretty well in the last match though, didn’t they?” Miho asks. “I recall Saunders wiping out half the heavy tanks present in a single massive salvo.”

“That and coming under bombardment is…shall we say not fun,” Darjeeling says with a slight shudder. You decide not to question her, you’ve not taken much sustained rocket fire and she’s usually very unflappable.

“It’s funny that you mention reinforcing the town,” Miho says. “Instead of your armoured fist.”

Katyusha looks like she’s about to say something, but decides against it, instead stuffing a scone into her face. She’s attacked by Nonna a moment later who wipes away some of the detritus from her face.

“What do you think, Fritz?” Miho asks. “You’ve been awfully quiet over there.”

>“I think it comes down to controlling the town in Ooarai.”
>“I don’t think it requires more heavy tanks, just having them in the right places.”
>“The rocket tanks are great tools when used right, it’s just they weren’t this match.”
>Write-in

>>4836117

>Rocket tanks aren't a wunderwaffe. They have their limitations. But switching them out for two more heavies might not have done much either. Positioning and area control are key. Having two more heavies in the town would've resulted in the North being cleared faster and instead of dealing with one flanking force, you would have had to deal with two. The fact that your forces were practically concentrated in two general areas, with nobody watching the beach approach, is what won us the match. Koume's ability to flank you unimpeded was the lynchpin to our victory.

>>4836117
>>4836164
+1

>>4836117
>“The rocket tanks are great tools when used right, it’s just they weren’t this match.”
I disagree that their concentrations of force were what lost them the match. They just didn't use their concentrations properly. They theoretically had numerical superiority in the North, but didn't protect their massive indirect fire advantage, and sloppily engaged our entrenched position. If they had instead been more careful with their rockets, they could have blasted our defensive position and erika's task force as soon as they were spotted, and then proceeded to flank Miho's force. Them having a few extra tanks to more properly resist Koume's slow flank would have done nothing. They didn't arrive until the match was half way done, and by that point they were just icing on the cake. They could have not existed entirely and we still would have won the match.

>>4836117
>>“The rocket tanks are great tools when used right, it’s just they weren’t this match.”

>>4836164
= 1

>“The rocket tanks are great tools when used right, it’s just they weren’t this match.”
= 2

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>>4836948

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>>4836117

>Rocket tanks aren't a wunderwaffe. They have their limitations. But switching them out for two more heavies might not have done much either. Positioning and area control are key. Having two more heavies in the town would've resulted in the North being cleared faster and instead of dealing with one flanking force, you would have had to deal with two. The fact that your forces were practically concentrated in two general areas, with nobody watching the beach approach, is what won us the match. Koume's ability to flank you unimpeded was the lynchpin to our victory.

“Katyusha didn’t ask for a lecture,” she grumbles between bites of cake. “You’re right about the tank concentrations, they could’ve been used better. Itsumi should’ve been out of action in the first five minutes.”

“It’s a shame she wasn’t,” Erika snarks from nearby.

“You will be next time you face off against Katyusha!” Katyusha replies, shaking a fist at her.

“Easy, easy,” Miho chuckles getting between the two of them. “The Commemorative Cup is just for fun, right? It doesn’t matter till the Winter Cup comes around.”

“And when we get there, I’ll remind you why Black Forest is the best school in Japan,” Erika says over Miho’s head.

“During winter? Really?” Katyusha asks. The back and forth continues, but it’s more light-hearted than before.

The conversation eventually dissolves into general chatter about upcoming events. The Saunders culture festival is the big one, being only a couple of weeks away. You idly wonder how you’re going to make a movie in two weeks, but it seems no one else has really started yet either and it’s less movie and more excuse to string together action shots of tanks. Exams are another big topic, being at the same time as the club fairs usually are across the schoolships. You’re not particularly concerned for exams or for the culture festival, but it’s good stuff to know.

As the damaged tanks are recovered, people start to depart for their schoolships. You do the same, thanking Darjeeling for the tea and heading back to Ooarai.

>Sort out a tank for the match with Maho tomorrow.
>Find Yuzu and get your mind off tanks for a moment.
>You still haven’t congratulated Yukari on that job, go do that.
>Write-in

>>4836995
>You still haven’t congratulated Yukari on that job, go do that.
Frederick seems fine to use tomorrow, didn't even get damaged.

>>4836995
>>You still haven’t congratulated Yukari on that job, go do that.

Not enough of best girl so far

>>4836995
>You still haven’t congratulated Yukari on that job, go do that.

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>>4836995

>You still haven’t congratulated Yukari on that job, go do that.

As you return to the ship, you’re reminded of your upcoming duel with Maho. You take a moment to consider it, but you remember that she took a Panther last time to keep things even so she’ll probably do the same this time, meaning you don’t have to worry about being at a disadvantage or running around trying to finish Werewolf’s repairs.

“Say, Fritz, do you have anything planned for the rest of the day?” Miho asks as the two of you begin walking back to the schoolship’s town.

“Not really,” you admit. “I need to congratulate Yukari on her new job, but aside from that I’m free.”

“Well, if you need to do that, you should come over to hers now!” Miho suggests. “She’s been talking about having us all over but wanted to wait till both of us were free after the cup. If you’re free now…”

“Us including me?” You ask.

“Yep,” Miho replies. “The rest of Anglerfish team and you!”

“Well, sure I guess.” The two of you head towards the barbershop that Yukari’s parents run while Miho lets Yukari know the two of you are coming. It’s closed when you reach it, but Miho texts Yukari and a moment later Yukari appears from the back and runs over to the door.

“Hello!” She greets the two of you. “Everyone else will be here shortly! Please, let them in when they come!”

She thrusts a key into Miho’s hand.

“Are you going somewhere?” You ask as she throws on a jacket.

“Yes! I need to go shopping! I’ll be back in a minute!” She sprints out the door and you watch with Miho as she heads to the nearest convenience store.

“Miho do you…”

“Know why she ran to go shopping? Not really.”

The other three members of Anglerfish team arrive a few minutes later and you let them in as instructed. They’re equally as in the dark as you but accept it as Yukari just being Yukari.

Yukari returns a short while later and directs the five of you to her living room while she’s in the adjoining kitchen. Saori heads into the kitchen to offer assistance, but is firmly rebuffed, bringing back some snacks instead.

>Just chat with the rest of Anglerfish team and speculate on why Yukari is behaving oddly today.
>Go into the kitchen and offer to help.
>See if Miho knows anything about her sister’s preparations for the match.
>Write-in

>>4837507
>Just chat with the rest of Anglerfish team and speculate on why Yukari is behaving oddly today.

>>4837507
>Go into the kitchen and offer to help.

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>>4837507
>>Just chat with the rest of Anglerfish team and speculate on why Yukari is behaving oddly today.
= 1

>>4837562
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>>4837507

>Go into the kitchen and offer to help.

“I’m going to go in and offer to help,” you say as you stand.

“Don’t bother,” Saori pouts. “I went in to offer, but I was shut down!”

“Maybe she doesn’t like your cooking, and it’ll go better for me,” you joke as you head into the kitchen.

“Fritz Hermann!” Saori shouts after you as you go into the kitchen. You ignore her and duck into it.

“Hey Yukari, do you need any help with the cooking?”

“Nope!”

“Are you sure? I’m half decent at it, you know?”

“I do, and I’ve enjoyed all the food you’ve cooked thoroughly, but you can’t help with this dish.”

“Really?” You peer over her shoulder and have a look at what she’s making. “It looks like a pretty standard curry to me.”

“You still can’t help with it,” she replies.

“Is it a special recipe or something? Secret family one or something like that?”

“Not really,” Yukari replies. “It’s just something no one else can help with.”

“I see,” you don’t, but you’re not about to force your help on her. “Congratulations about the job by the way.”

“Oh, thank you! It’s like a dream come true!” Yukari gushes. “It’s great! I never thought I’d actually be able to get a proper job to do with tanks outside of maybe being involved with a team somehow!”

“You’re welcome,” you reply. “I’m happy for you, it’s great that you’re able to put your expertise to good use.”

“And here my parents said I’d eventually have to get a real job!” Yukari laughs. She thinks about that for a moment. “Well, I suppose it is a real job, but I could work around tanks for my entire life and not get bored!”

Yukari’s soon done with the curry and you’re enlisted to help her carry it and the bowls into the living room. You do so and after helping serve everyone, you start to eat it. It doesn’t taste bad, it tastes pretty good actually, but as far as you can tell there’s nothing special about it.

>Ask Yukari what the big deal was now that the cooking’s finished.
>Just enjoy the curry and chat with the others.
>Ask Miho about her sister and the match.
>Write-in

>>4837838
>Just enjoy the curry and chat with the others.

>>4837838
>Ask Yukari what the big deal was now that the cooking’s finished.

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>>4837838
>>Just enjoy the curry and chat with the others
= 1

>Ask Yukari what the big deal was now that the cooking’s finished.
= 2

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>>4837838

>Ask Yukari what the big deal was now that the cooking’s finished.

You let everyone eat and do the same yourself. It’s slightly amusing to see the different portion sizes everyone takes. You reckon you had the most, but Hana might’ve edged you out. Saori seems to be watching Hana’s bowl and then preparing hers accordingly while Miho, Mako and Yukari all take normal sized portions.

“This curry is excellent Yukari,” Hana says as she finishes. “I didn’t know you were one to cook. It certainly never seems that way when we’re all together.”

“Well I’m not actually very good at it,” Yukari laughs. She holds up her hands and you can see plasters littered across them. “I’m still a bit clumsy, and this is the only thing I can cook that isn’t an MRE…”

“I could always help you with that, you know,” Saori says. “I don’t mean to brag, but I’m a pretty good cook!” She gives you a glare as she says that but there’s no heat behind it.

“Uh thank you, but everything else always ends up on fire somehow,” Yukari laughs.

“So, is that why you cooked it? Because it’s the only thing you can cook without it ending up on fire?” You ask.

“Yes, yes! That’s exactly why!” Yukari nods. “You see, I learnt how to cook this several years ago during food tech and it tasted great! But the only people I had to share it with was my parents! So, I promised myself that one day, I’d make it for my friends! Today I got that chance to make it for my best friends-” she gestures to the rest of Anglerfish team, “and my first friend!” She gestures to you.

“Oh, Yukarin,” Saori begins to talk, but words seem to fail her.

>Just nod and try to blink back a tear or two.
>“Well, I might be busy nowadays, but I’m never too busy.”
>“Well, the curry tastes great. Thank you, Yukari.”
>Write-in

>>4839112
>“Well, the curry tastes great. Thank you, Yukari.”

>>4839112
>>“Well, the curry tastes great. Thank you, Yukari.”

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>“Well, the curry tastes great. Thank you, Yukari.”

“You’re welcome Com-” Yukari is cut off as Saori dives over the table onto her.

“That story almost made me cry! But don’t worry Yukarin, now you have me and the rest of Anglerfish team, and we all love you oh so much, and no matter what happens we’ll never ever let you be alone again, unless you’re going on one of those reconnaissance missions!”

“Should we intervene?” You say to Miho next to you as you watch Yukari start to go blue under Saori’s assault.

“Eh? No, this is normal,” Miho replies. “We just wait it out usually, it should be over before Yukari passes out.”

“Erk!” You look over as Yukari squeaks under Saori’s assault.

“On second thought, maybe we should intervene.” It takes some doing, but between the three of you, and Mako half-heartedly cheering you’re able to get Saori to let go and save Yukari.

“Man, that was scary,” Yukari murmurs. “I’m glad that we have Leo and Max to go through that for us.”

“I’ll have you know they enjoy it!” Saori retorts.

“Well, they don’t complain about it to us,” you chip in.

“See!” Saori says, gesturing to you, “they love me!”

There’s a little more bickering and light-hearted teasing, but the conversation soon settles into conversation about the next big things. Your duel is briefly discussed, but after two weeks of constant tankery, the girls are eager to change topic. Saori briefly brings up the Saunders Culture Festival and Miho mentions that she starred in a movie Black Forest made for it last year. Further prodding makes her clam up on the topic, sounds like she doesn’t want anyone to know anymore.

After a few hours, the girls begin to scatter. You leave as well after thanking Yukari once again. You look up into the sky as you leave. It’s early evening, so not a lot of time left to do anything.

>Give Frederick a once over. He didn’t take any hits, but it doesn’t hurt to be cautious.
>Find out if Yuzu or the Student Council are free.
>Talk to the History club about going on another expedition tomorrow.
>Write-in

>>4839453
>Give Frederick a once over. He didn’t take any hits, but it doesn’t hurt to be cautious.

>>4839453
>>Give Frederick a once over. He didn’t take any hits, but it doesn’t hurt to be cautious.

>>4839453
>Talk to the History club about going on another expedition tomorrow.

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>Give Frederick a once over. He didn’t take any hits, but it doesn’t hurt to be cautious.

You consider going to the history club and asking about the planned expedition. They did say it could wait till next weekend, but you’re eager to find an answer. Ultimately however, duty comes first so you decide against it and instead head to the warehouse to check on Frederick the Great. He didn’t take any damage in the battle, and you keep him in good shape, but it never hurts to check and since the Automotive club are taking today off from repairs, no one has checked on him.

When you get to the warehouse, the door is closed but unlocked. You open it and walk in. The light is on at the back, near the lounge area. It’s on the way anyway, so you pop your head in. Rabbit team is inside, mostly hard at work. They seem to be doing a mixture of talking about tanks and studying, so you decide not to disturb them and head to Frederick.

A preliminary visual inspection seems to indicate that he’s perfectly fine. He’s a little dirty and a track pin or two is slightly bent, but it’s nothing to worry about and should easily last you another day of Sensha-Do.

Everything else also seems alright. A quick look at the engine confirms it’s not in danger of catching fire anytime soon and the gun has been taken care of by Ruby, the barrel being spotless when you check it.

Unfortunately, as always, there is a problem with the roadwheels. None are unserviceable, but thanks to your burst of speed during the match a couple are close to being, to the point where there’s a chance it could be dangerous if left alone. It probably wouldn’t be, but it could and as always, it’s better safe than sorry. That necessitates a replacement and replacing one requires removing a bunch more.

>Enlist Rabbit team’s help to make the job quicker.
>Moan at your crew to come and help you.
>Get to it and ask Frederick for any war stories as you work.
>Write-in

>>4839871
>>Get to it and ask Frederick for any war stories as you work.
Damn should’ve hit update before posting

>>4839871
>>Get to it and ask Frederick for any war stories as you work.

>>4839871
>Get to it and ask Frederick for any war stories as you work.

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>Get to it and ask Frederick for any war stories as you work.

You decide to get to it. Your crew have been working just as hard as you. Arguably, even harder given sometimes your duties as commander mean you have to shirk your duty as a member of the crew.

You grab a nearby toolkit and get to work. It’s boring and long work, the worst kind, but it does give you an opportunity to talk to your tank a bit.

“Hey old man, you there?”

Usually, a question like that would annoy him and get a reaction. It seems however that he’s still in a good mood from dealing with Russian tanks yesterday, so it doesn’t warrant more than a feeling of vague annoyance.

“I take it you are there then,” you reply to the weird feeling. “Do you have any cool war stories? Werewolf didn’t see too much of it.” You pause to pound your fist lightly on the side of the Panther next to you. “But you were active for most of the war, so you must have seen a lot, right?”

Confirmation, approval, you should’ve known the prideful old tank would like talking about himself. You’re forced to brace yourself for a moment as a lot of information and scenes of war flash past you.

You have to take your hand off the tank and recollect yourself lest you pass out from the strain.

“Not all at the same time,” you complain, throwing a spare nut at him. It bounces off and at you suspiciously fast, but you’re agile enough to move your head out of the way.

Questioning, patience, it seems he’s more than willing to wait if he gets to talk about himself.

>Ask for a story about your grandfather.
>Ask for a story about what the war was really like.
>Ask for a story about Frederick himself.
>Write-in

>>4839956
>>Ask for a story about what the war was really like.

>>4839956

>Ask for a story about Frederick himself

>>4839956
>Ask for a story about Frederick himself.

>>4839956
>>Ask for a story about Frederick himself.

>>4839956
>Ask for a story about your grandfather.

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>Ask for a story about Frederick himself.

Approval, faint joy, you’re not surprised to find out that he wanted to talk about himself, though you suppose he’s earnt that right. Images flash through your head for a moment as he seems to consider what to show you. It suddenly stops and settles on one.

It’s cold. That’s the first thing you realise as you come to. You’re not seeing things from your grandfather’s perspective. Instead, you’re threaded to the weird small area omniscience and focused view in one area that the tanks seem to perceive the world through. Frederick is positioned at the edge of a hill and some distance ahead of you through the gunsight you can see a burning city.

You realise there are people around, and one inside the tank. Frederick (or the weird presence inside your head that is probably Frederick). It’s not someone you recognise, but you can tell that Frederick regards them warmly. From the way he’s taking care of the shells you reckon he must be the loader.

Knock, knock, knock

Someone’s knocking on the side of the tank.

“Obergefreiter Homel, are you in there?” You refocus your attention on the people outside the tank. You see an SS officer escorted by two members very heavily armed soldiers.

“Y-yes! Coming!” The corporal scrambles up and out of the commander’s hatch. He climbs down the turret and jumps off the hull.

The second he’s on the ground, the escorts’ guns are raised and pointed at him.

“You found out.” Homel states miserably.

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>>4840927

We did,” the officer sneers. “Did you really thing we wouldn’t be able to find out? When you’re in the army no less?”

“I just wanted to fight for my-” he’s cut off as the officer punches him in the stomach.

“Germany is no country for people like you,” he sneers. “On your feet, that tree’s branches look strong enough to do the job.”

One of the soldiers grabs Homel and forces him to his feet. With a prod of his gun, the soldier forces the dejected Homel to move. Homel moves past the front of Frederick, patting him and mumbling an apology as he does, the soldiers right behind him.

The second he’s out the way, Frederick moves. It’s not very far, and you’re not sure how he did it without starting his engine, but he’s parked close enough to the edge of the hill that he begins to slide straight down it, the three soldiers stuck clinging to the front of him.

You pointedly turn your attention away from the front of the tank and dull ‘squish’ you hear. When you refocus, Frederick is upside down, resting on his hull and turret which thankfully hasn’t fallen out.

You hear footsteps as someone comes racing down the hill.

“Oh thank god, they’re dead,” he sighs. “You do this on purpose, Freddy?”

There’s no reply that you can comprehend, but Homel laughs all the same.

“I knew I wasn’t crazy when I said you could think. The others will be so surprised…” He trails off, likely remembering that he can’t exactly stay.

Homel disappears, then returns a few minutes later fully kitted out. “The Finnish lines are only a day’s match away. Hopefully they’ll be willing to turn a blind eye to me.” He places a hand against Frederick’s upturned hull. “Thanks for your help, Freddie.”

That’s the last you see of Homel as the vision collapses. You find yourself back in the warehouse. Even better, the replacement of the roadwheels is done.

>“So, Freddie…”
>“Russian, American, German, is there any nationality you haven’t fought?”
“I’ll be honest, I was expecting you taking on six million T-34s or something.”
>Write-in

(Last thing before tomorrow begins and we focus on the match)
>Call Erika and find out if you’ll be having guests tonight.
>Cuddle Yuzu to sleep for good luck.
>Tell your crew about Frederick’s life
>Write-in

>>4840929
>“Russian, American, German, is there any nationality you haven’t fought?”

>Cuddle Yuzu to sleep for good luck.

>>4841228
>>4840929

+1

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>“Russian, American, German, is there any nationality you haven’t fought?”

Amusement, bitterness, he considers it for a moment. You see flashes of several knocked out tanks, including a few captured Panzers put into action by the Soviets. He seems to settle on Japanese, showing you a Chi-ha.

He then seems to remember where he is, and you see a flash of Miho, and a hint of embarrassment.

“I guess there isn’t anything you haven’t fought,” you chuckle. “Any reason you picked Miho?”

Warmth, you’re shown a flash of the girl sitting next to Frederick and talking to him. You’re not particularly surprised that she can.

“Interesting,” you murmur. You sigh and stand up, giving his side a slap as you do. “Alright mate, we have a tough fight ahead of us tomorrow. I’ll leave you to rest...or whatever tanks do when they’re alone.”

Questioning, dismissal. It seems Frederick doesn’t know and doesn’t care. You give him another slap and walk off. Rabbit team seem to have finished whatever they were doing and left, so you turn off the lights, lock the doors behind you, and leave.

>Cuddle Yuzu to sleep for good luck.

It doesn’t take you long to figure out what you want to do next. A quick text confirms that she’s at her place and she readily agrees when you ask if you can visit.

You head up to her apartment and she lets you in.

“Hiya,” she gives you a quick hug then guides you in.

She sits you down in her kitchen and hands you a cup of tea.

“Big match tomorrow,” she starts.

“Yeah, the Prez hasn’t let me forget it,” you laugh.

“Don’t let her scare you with it,” Yuzu frowns. “Winning is important but it won’t be the end of the world if it goes the other way.”

“You think I’m going to lose?” You ask, feigning hurt.

“No,” she replies immediately. “You’ve already beaten her, so what’s one more time? I’m just saying the school is already safe, so it won’t be the end of the world if you do.”

“Well I’m not going to, so Anzu’s money is safe and I won’t have to worry about the end of anything.”

“Good,” Yuzu nods. “Now I’m going to bed. Care to join me?”

There’s only one answer to that question.

Sunday 1st October (Day 167)

>Get Werewolf ready and into town.
>Pester Miho for anything on her sister.
>Check what the betting odds actually are.
>Write-in

Apologies for the delay, I am travelling right now.

>>4841645
>Check what the betting odds actually are.
Would love to pester Miho, but this option makes me curious

>Get Werewolf ready
I thought we were taking Frederick?

>>4841684
>I thought we were taking Frederick?

Yes, you’re right. I meant Frederick but I was in a hurry.

>>4841645
>Get Frederick ready and into town.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4841645
>>Check what the betting odds actually are.
= 1

>Get Frederick ready and into town.
= 2

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>>4841645

>Get Frederick ready and into town.

That morning, you don’t really want to leave the bed. The outside world is cold, harsh, and challenging, but Yuzu and her bed are soft, warm, and inviting. Eventually, it’s Yuzu herself that gets you out of bed, reminding you of the importance of what you’re doing and promising a reward afterward.

That’s enough to get you out of bed and after a good luck kiss, you head back to your apartment to change. You also put out food for Otto who appears very annoyed at your disappearance last night which you apologise for.

After lots of pets and neck scratches, he seems to forgive you and you head to the warehouse. Your crew is waiting at the door, so you quickly unlock it and get inside. Frederick is where you left him and looks fine, so the five of you quickly get to work on your pre-match inspections.

You slide into your seat as Ruby and Axel begin inspecting the gun and Max and Leo head for the engine. All of your equipment looks fine and you soon get the okay from the others, so you slowly set out.

It’s a quick journey from the warehouse to the city. You see several of your Sensha-Do comrades along the way who wish you luck. When you reach the ramp, Miho is there.

“Max, hold it here for a moment,” you order. Max stops and Miho expertly climbs aboard, seating herself on the turret next to you. “Alright, continue.”

“I’ve already told my sister that you’re taking a Tiger! She’s going to do the same!” Miho shouts over the engine noise.

“Good to know!” You shout back as you move down into the port.

“Good luck, Fritz! Maho is really good!”

“I know!” You shout back. “You rooting for her or for me!?”

“That would be telling!”

She rides with you all the way into town till you reach the meeting point. Maho isn’t there yet, though she should be along soon.

“I’m going to find a good vantage point,” Miho says as she turns away.

“Not going to wait for your sister?”

“And be forced to leave the city? No way!”

>Decide on a strategy with your crew.
>Catch Miho before she can leave and ask for information.
>You’ve done most of the hard work, just wait for Maho to arrive.
>Write-in

>>4842332
>>Catch Miho before she can leave and ask for information.

>>4842332
>You’ve done most of the hard work, just wait for Maho to arrive.

>>4842332
>Catch Miho before she can leave and ask for information.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4842332
>>Catch Miho before she can leave and ask for information.
= 1
>You’ve done most of the hard work, just wait for Maho to arrive.
= 2

>>4843382

Just noticed this, oops. Should've updated

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>>4842332

>Catch Miho before she can leave and ask for information.

“Hey, Miho!” You shout after her as she powerwalks away.

“Yeah!?” She shouts back.

“Can you tell me anything on what Maho’s been doing to prepare!? Anything at all!?”

She stops moving and turns back towards you. She doesn’t say anything for a moment, likely considering what she can say without giving too much away.

“Big sis has been watching all the matches of the cup! Figuring out how to fight in Ooarai, where the battles ae won! Stuff like that!”

“Alright, thanks Miho!” You don’t push her for anymore. You’ve left it a little late to ask and you don’t want to put her against her sister accidentally, so that’s good enough for you.

“Good luck!” She’s running instead of walking now, you hope she makes it in time.

Maho arrives a few minutes later. As Miho said, she’s commanding her Tiger. She stops on the other side of the judges and dismounts. You do the same and start walking over to her.

“Hello, Fritz,” Maho greets you with a smile. “It’s a good day to fight.”

“It sure is, Maho,” you reply. You hold out a hand which she takes and shakes firmly.

“I hope it will be…a better one than last time,” she frowns, likely remembering the tank failure that lost her the match before it could properly begin. “This time we aren’t facing off in Panthers.”

“True,” you nod. “But Frederick the Great isn’t any old Tiger.”

“Do you think you’re the only one with a chatty tank?” She retorts.

That catches you off guard, but then again, if Miho is able to talk to tanks it stands to reason that Maho can too.

“No, but I think I’m the only one with two,” you say. Maho rolls her eyes at that but doesn’t contest it.

The judge walks over and begins listing the rules. It’s all stuff you’ve heard before, but you listen anyway in case there’s anything new. Maho gets to pick where she starts given she’s the ‘away’ party even though technically you come from even further away. You don’t think they’d accept that argument though.

She picks the northeast starting point. The judge confirms that, gives her directions then walks off.

>“Good luck, Maho.”
>“So is this a Maho thing or a Instructor Nishizumi making you do it thing?”
>“Ready to go 0-2?”
>Write-in

>>4843494
>>“Good luck, Maho.”

>>4843494
>“Good luck, Maho.”

>>4843494
>“Good luck, Maho.”

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>>4843494

>“Good luck, Maho.”

“Good luck to you too, Fritz,” Maho replies. “I hope this is a good one. I would hate to leave Japan without having a chance to do this.”

“Well, I live in Germany, so it wouldn’t be too hard to get me,” you reply.

“I suppose it wouldn’t,” Maho replies with a smile. “See you on the other side.”

She turns around and marches back towards her tank. You watch as she expertly climbs up the tank, then turn and do the same.

Max already has the engine running and the second you’re in the hatch, you’re able to give the order to move. By now, the two of you know the streets of Ooarai so you’re quickly able to make your way south.

Ruby pops out of the hatch next to yours. “I hope it goes like last time.”

“You do? It wasn’t the greatest match.”

“True,” Ruby concedes. “We won though, and I don’t want to lose our win streak. If anyone’s going to do it, it’s Maho.”

“Hmm,” you hum, but don’t say anything in response. Max and Leo have also cracked their hatches open. The weather’s getting colder, but the inside of the tank can get really hot.

“If you want to win so badly, do you have any ideas how to do that, or are you just going to moan at me to do it?”

“Are you just going to moan at me to do it?” She mimics before sighing. “Aside from hitting her and doing the job that all of you are just facilitating? Way I see it, we either go into the fields and turn it into a long-range duel or we try to draw her into town and use our knowledge of it to get a flank. I don’t fancy going face to face with Maho.”

>“Well, you’re our sniper, so we’ll be relying on you when we head out into the fields.”
>“Yeah, having a knife fight in the city in a Tiger tank. Not something I ever expected to be optimal strategy.”
>Write-in

>>4843917
>“Well, you’re our sniper, so we’ll be relying on you when we head out into the fields.”
We probably could also go knife fight her, especially with Frederick buffs to awareness in close range, but she has the potential to ambush us there. Long range seems more consistent. Plus last time, we ambushed her from the city, she might be expecting the same.

>>4843917
>“Well, you’re our sniper, so we’ll be relying on you when we head out into the fields.”

>>4843917
>>“Well, you’re our sniper, so we’ll be relying on you when we head out into the fields.”

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>“Well, you’re our sniper, so we’ll be relying on you when we head out into the fields.”

“Heh, yeah, damn straight. I’m the sniper,” it seems she approves of that. “The fields huh? Not much in the way of cover out there, if she comes that way then it’ll probably be a sniper duel.”

“That’s the point,” you nod. “Our biggest strength is what we can do from far away, might as well go somewhere to take advantage of it.”

“And there are only so many places we could be hit from the city,” she strokes a non-existent beard as she considers it. “I’d say what if she doesn’t come to us, but that’s a stupid question.”

“Definitely, she might head into the city first, but she’d be coming straight for us. It’s more likely she’ll be avoiding the city entirely given she knows nothing about the layout compared to us.”

“I wonder whether we can take advantage of that,” Ruby mutters. She considers that for a moment before shaking her head. “Sounds like a good way to trick myself. I’ll leave that stuff to you.”

“And I’ll leave the gunnery to you.”

“Smart,” she nods.

You soon reach your starting point at the south of Ooarai. Max quickly turns Werewolf around and your crew begin the process of closing the hatches for safety. You don’t, and you suspect Maho won’t either. You glance at your watch, and see you only have about a minute till the starting flare shoots up.

“Alright gentlemen-”

“Ahem.”

“And lady,” you add. “This went pretty well last time, so let’s make it two for two.”

>“Let’s get into the field ASAP and get a nice long shot to exploit.” (Blue)
>“We’ll head for the middle bridge to get us into the field. If we do it right we might get a flank.” (Yellow)
>Write-in

>Roll 4d20 Bo3

Just a reminder, even if you have no idea what to do, go ahead and roll. That way I can keep us going instead of being stuck on a single vote all day.