"Aye, sir." Iggins slips into the undergrowth, keeping his head down and watching out for any landmarks.
Stealth:
Survival:
Perception:
on the drop ship, Calahan falls back asleep, and wakes up when groundfall is made. As soon as touchdown is made, Calahan is up on his feet rolling his neck, arms, hips and knees and ankles, loosening himself up. When the hatch opens, Calahan jumps out and provides cover to the rest of the party. As they leap out, He tells them alright ladies, we are code black. weapons hot. keep your heads on a swivel, and check your sectors of fire. Keep the weapons safetied until the enemy is encountered. I dont want any misfires out here. Rolin, stick close to me. your a little light on armament, so i can help compensate that.
Taking care to keep his head down, Gil waits for Iggins's recon as he slips out of the drop-pod and crouches in some nearby brush, not moving more than a dozen meters from the drop site.
The forest is deathly quiet and nothing stirs in amongst the trees, then there's a roar from over head as another drop-pod falls through the air. It 'lands' about 300 meters away to the south and some type of avian flock flies into the air screeching loudly. Iggins checks out the surrounding area while Calahan and Manus scan the area ready to lay down covering fire if necessary. However this part of the forest looks to be free from enemies. Iggins makes note of several landmarks and using a map that Nalis downloaded before leaving, you work out that your just over 1.5 Km from the city. Checking your crono, the time is 1823 (standard imperial centre time). Iggins leads the squad through the forest. Picking the best paths through the undergrowth towards the first mission objective. At 1856 you spot the city wall and the AA turret. Map
Bk19 Gil
Bk21 Doc Rolin
Bj21 Cpt Jenkins
Bj23 Dirty Harry
Bl23 Nalis
Bh24 Iggins
Jenkins has a good look at the area through his electrobinoculars.
Perception
Knowledge Tactics
He thinks about the best way to use the terrain to get safely to the bunker.
"Iggins, probably best for you to find a place up on that bluff overlooking the bunker. You should be able to provide good covering fire, maybe take out anyone on heavy weaponry. We will also be relying on your eyes - talk us through everything you see. "
"Calahan, when we sneak toward the bunker, I think you should take a slightly different route, a little to the south of the rest of us. That way you can bunker down if you need to and take cover - and send them some hell - as the rest of us continue to advance. With any luck we won't be noticed. Worst case: we all are spotted. They will have to spread their firepower at three targets while we all concentrate our on one area.
"Are there any better ideas? "
"We may be able to maximise our chances at a quiet approach if we send Calahan and Rolin together, the rest of us have some stealth training, plus once Calahan opens up he's going to be the most obvious target, makes sense to have the med on hand."
Hope no-one minds me glancing through the character sheets, don't know if that's accepted or a faux-pas for pbf games? - seemed quicker than asking what people were like at stealth?
" Good thinking Nalis. "
too easy. Iggins, myself, and rolin will head towards the hill, in the bounding overwatch pattern, until we get to the hill. Iggins can then split off and get into position on the hill. while he is getting setup, rolin and myself will skirt the hill, same movement, until we get to the southwestern part of the hill. When iggins is set and able to provide cover, we will move up to the designated location and setup. i think the best course of action is to let iggins snipe the bunker, and once a squad comes out of hiding to flush him out, ill light them up like a fireworks display on coruscant
Rolin mumbles an affirmative as tactics are discussed keeping his own council about the group splitting up. 'Means I have to run around the whole area to patch them up. They best use the cover properly or I'll have words.' "Might be best if we approach from south of the hill as Calahan suggests. Utilizing the cover offered, sir."
"Aye sir, covering fire on the bluff sir. Shall I aim for taking out sentries or would suppressing fire as you advance work better?" Iggins nods at Callahan's suggestion and once they begin moving, will end up on the bluff at AI-24, prone and aiming toward the turret.
if you can, iggins, take out someone with rank. preferably an officer, but some sergeant will do as well. strike fear into those rebel bastards.
Listening to the tactics that are being discussed for Iggins, Calahan, and Rolin, Gil speaks up once they start talking about targets.
"Now, I need to get up behind that bunker in order to blow the turret; I should probably take a different path than the rest of you to help avoid notice, hopping from cover to cover until I get close enough to sneak behind them and take them by surprise. Just wait until I'm far enough in that to see me they would need to turn their heads from the group of you firing to see me, and we should be good."
"Okay, Manus, that idea has merit. I thought we would draw them out and storm the bunker, and blow it up from the inside. Which would you prefer?".
i doubt that they will leave the protection of the bunker. i bet they will send a squad out to sweep the area for iggins, and thats when ill hit them, but majority of them will sit behind the bunkers crete walls. you guys will have to go in and sweep it clear, with grenades.
"Fair point Calahan, but if I am able to sneak up close enough, tossing in a few grenades would take no effort, especially if they aren't paying attention to me. And if you start firing when I get about here , I should be able to sneak around them and blow them sky high. Now I only have two frags; if anyone else has an extra they'd like to donate to the cause..."
"I don't carry any more Frags for you - but if you [Manus] or Calahan want to use this Smoke Grenade to flush them out of the building, take it. Otherwise, it'll have to wait till I get close enough."
throwing a frag at manus dont forget to cook it before throwing it in, otherwise they will just pick them up and throw them out.
doing a final check on his blaster, Calahan looks at everyone.
alright ladies, enough gossip. we have a plan. iggins myself, and rolin will be heading south for distraction. the rest will push up to the north using our noise as cover. Manus will then make the final sprint and grenade the bunker. Nailis, i want you to go with Manus to watch his back. Jenkins, you hang back at the tree and cover the northern flank of the bunker. plus, your position will allow you to provide us direction in battle.
now, lets move out
Iggins salutes Jenkins, shoulders his rifle and gives a sudden but joyous grin. "For the Empire!" He says in a low voice.
Cpt Jenkins takes in the situation through his electrobinoculars from the cover of the forest. Two things are visible over the lip off the bunker. The large barrel of an E web repeating blaster and the head of a human mostly obscured by his own set of electrobinoculars as he scans the edge of the forest. You can tell by the way he scans past your position that your squad hasn't been spotted.
A plan of attack is quickly formed with Iggins drawing the soldiers from the bunker, while Calahan and Rolin lie in wait below the bluff. While the rebels attention is drawn to the south Gil will sneak in from the north.
Nalis looks to Jenkins for confirmation, on one hand a single target is harder to spot on the other a man alone in a dangerous situation can go wrong fast.
Captain? It's your call
If Jenkins is ambivilent then I'll go with it.
Stealth:
"Manus, you will need someone to watch your back as set explosives - Nalis, that will be you.
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"Iggins, I can see a pair of binocs scanning this area - I want you to put some rounds back through his lens.
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"Rolin, go with Calahan - I'm looking forward to your fireworks. Doc, I want you to lay down some fire along with Calahan. I'd suggest you stay one step behind him so that you aren't hit by what they send at him.
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"I will be watching you all from back in these woods. I will be able to coordinate you better, and be able to relay any dangers - so keep your ears open. I will move in from the north or south, depending on where there is need."
Jenkins looks hard at his friend, his brow furrowed deeply. He talks quietly, [b]"Calahan, it is easy to give out orders. But it is something else to take responsibility for them. Your ideas are great, I've always said you were the better soldier. I will listen to your ideas. But in the end it is my arse on the line. If this all goes wrong you will still have your job, but I'll be rotting in some detention centre for years.
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"Now, go do what you do best. Let's rid this planet of those rebellious scum. For the Empire."
Nodding as the plan is finalized Rolin gives a lazy salute and mumbles "For the Empire." still staring at the map. Looking to Calahan he says nothing, just gives a nod that he's ready and pulls his blaster from it's holster, and follows his lead.
listening to jenkins, harry chuckles and leans in to whisper directly into his ear, I guess you forget i was a sergeant going into Kessel. I know what happens, and its not that bad. Should we fail, we will be dead. end of story. You said it yourself, this is a suicide mission. Failure is not an option. Now stop doubting yourself and take charge. what did our old drill sergeant always say When in charge, take charge. When leadership is abscent, take charge. Giving the captain a slap on the back, he gruffs out Lets move.
raising the blaster to his shoulder, he hunches forward and goes into the tree line, finds a tree, kneels, and waves iggins forward.
Clicking on the internal radio, he queues everyone comms check. how your read, over?
"When Leadership is absent - doesn't mean whenever you can butt in first. Get going you hairy lump. "
"Aye, sir. Dead man coming up."
Iggins sights his target, breathing in and out slowly. He checks his ammo, keys off his safety and quickly checks for wind and atmospheric effects. Compensating for any, he breathes in and holds the breath.
He aims.
He pauses.
He fires.
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Harry gets a broad smile on his face, knowing that his friend hasnt taken offense to his advice.
aye aye cap'n
d'oh, Just noticed I rolled d10s (wondered why I was rolling so badly!)
Stealth Checks
This is the map for the end of round 3. So far you all remain undetected.
Jenkins has line of sight to everyone. The reason I've stopped here is I'd like to see Iggins take the second standard action in round 3.
Everyone roll initiative and state your actions for round 4. We will start regular rounds from here.
Initiative
Jenkins keeps an eye on the bunker whilst staying in contact with each member of his team.
"Iggins, let me know when you're in position."
"Calahan, Rolins, are you able to find a good position?"
"Manus and Nalis, hold still a moment. That man in the bunker is sweeping your area. Wait. Okay, you're free to move again."
Round 4: Use Trust to give Calahan an extra Standard Action.
Creeping forward, a grenade in hand, PFC Manus continues to try to get closer to the bunker before the blaster bolts start flying.
Init:
If so, I want to give Iggins another standard action - Trust talent.
The reason I've stopped here is I'd like to see Iggins take the second standard action in round 3.
Initiative
Waiting on Calahan's lead Rolin will try to stay concealed and one square away from Calahan.
Stealth
Round 3 Second shot:
Damage:
Stealth to hide after sniping:
Round 4: Iggins lines up his next shot, aiming at the next target. He breathes in, out, holds.
And fires:
Damage:
Stealth to hide after sniping:
Initiative
Will delay to move with / just after Manus, taking lead from him.
Stealth: (factored armour bonus)
initiative
laying prone in the dirt, Calahan pushes his rifle up and sets it ontop of a fallen branch. Motioning to Rolin, he whispers rolin, get behind some trees, and cover my left flank. ill need you to help me identify targets as they come out the side. priority targets are guys with heavy rifles, then moving down to smaller rifles and pistols. Pausing a moment, he pulls out the grenade launcher and hands it to rolin. only use susan as a last resort, when they are within 50 meters of us. itll suprise the hell out of them
queueing the comms to jenkins: team ramrod in position
Initiative:
The squad splits up, each group attending to their objectives. Callahan, Rolin and Iggins move off to the south, thanks to the hill they are able to move fast without fear of being detected.
Gil and Nalis dart from cover to cover, staying as low as they can, heading towards the bunker.
Iggins reaches his perch and drops prone, following his orders to the letter he calmly steadies himself and takes aim on the officer with the binoculars. Bzaap Bzaap! The retort of his rifle bounces off the walls and echoes around. The first bolt takes the man high on the shoulder spinning him, the binoculars fly forward out of his hands and land in some long grass before the bunker. The second shot nails him in the head and his body falls to the ground. Iggins lies deathly still, as four heads pop up from behind the bunker looking for the sniper looking for any target, Bzaap! Iggins lines up the next rebel (R4) who takes the blast in the shoulder. Two off the Rebels let off some nervous auto fire rounds with their carbines before one of them yells " Cease Fire! Cease Fire! " and they all duck down behind the bunker again.
Rolin stays low next to Calahan and is surprised when the tall soldier shoves a grenade launcher at him before dropping prone and letting off some suppressive fire over the bunker.
Manus and Nalis make one last dash across the field, their longest yet, as they scrap in behind some stones and bushes they know they've not yet been seen.
Cpt Jenkins views the bunker from the cover of the trees, he orders Calahan to shoot again.
Initiative Order:
Iggins
Rebels
Calahan
Doc Rolin
Manus
Nalis
Jenkins
Rebel Officer= Dead
R4= Hit 18 pts
"Nalis and Manus, " proclaims Jenkins through the comlinks, "should focus on the two closest to them. Doc and Calahan should focus on the two scum to the south. Iggins should focus his scope on the one manning the e-web. ".
"With a little luck Manus and Nalis can move forward very soon to set some explosives. Calahan and Iggins can keep that bunker clear, with Doc supporting them. "
"Aye sir, e-web targeted." Iggins slowly scans his scope, until the e-web operator is in sight. He pauses, aiming carefully at the operator, doing his best to compensate for all conditions. He breathes in, out, holds it.
He waits.
He fires.
Attack: plus a Force point
Damage:
Stealth to hide after sniping:
hey, iggins, see if you take out the e-web itself. like a shot at the muzzle or the pintle mount on the tripod Calahan radios to iggins.
alright amber, lets give them banta-poodu harry mutters to himself, bracing against the buck of the rifle.
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Whispering over the comlink a nearly inaudible "Aye-aye, sir," Manus quickly nods to Nalis and with a quiet "Cover me," he slips out of cover, a grenade in each hand and he quickly darts as close to the bunker as he can before tossing in one of the grenades, armed and ready to blow.
Attack via Frag Grenade: (Point-Blank Shot; I think it'd apply to the attack roll, but probably not the damage) that I'm Force Pointing for the extra accuracy:
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