Gunner hears the message over the commnet, knowing that the software is likely Comstar, which meant Star League tech, which was way above anything he studied in school. Gunner copies.... he says, checking his gun for about the thousandth time. His first major combat after being cleared wasn't going to be a cakewalk.
thats what i thought...just got confused a bit there... Need a techie to help with the uplink? I'm no slouch with a gun...I'll help anyway I can. Gunner says, unpacking his massive Zeus rifle and racking the action.I'm not very keen on them making the Lyrans, and the FedCom by default, look bad. Not going to happen.
Wait...you want us to get between the Clanners and these drekheads? They might be third rate tinspawn, but even still they have better cans than we do. Being a crazy 'Mechjock can only get you so far...unless you're the Dragoons' Zetas. I'm itching to get some payback, but fighting two opposing sides is a tall ask. Gunner says plainly.
Alyina... he says before a pause. He sighs and carries on. I was commanding my lance...normal for a Lieutenant. I was on the fast track for proamotion to Captain. Then those bastards came. They were like the Mongol hordes..running roughshod over us. My company was doing a fighting withdrawal. We were trying to buy the Prince enough time to get offworld. Nice guy...came to the Guards a year after I did. But those frakking Toads...they swarmed us. I hit one with my PPC...thought i wasted him...nope...tore his arm off and blew his launcher apart. He got up and charged at me. He picked up arm off the ground and started using it like a club on the poor grunts on the ground. Never seen that kind of savagery. I fired everything I could at him...made sure he was down...took a hit to my core right after that. Punched out, but my chute malfunctioned. Landed awkwardly and messed my leg up bad. Broke and tore everything apart. Luckily, an APC came by and got me. They turfed me after my leg healed. Didn't realize I had a small bleed that caused my double vision. Went and had surgery done..I'm good to go now. That beast over ther... he says, pointing to his massive gun case ..is for anyone of those Toads I see out of their armour. Not taking chances again...
Yep...that's me. Gear's already to go. Didn't have time to stock up on MRE's though...picking was slim last couple of places I was at. Gunner says, nodding at the ex-Lyrran soldier. His salute was almost perfect. I'm from Alarion, myself. I assume you are ex-LCAF? grunts the tech as he shoulders his bags and massive guncase. Perception: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 GM: Quietly, as he is bending down to grabs his gear, he tells Willie.
Might have a pair of prying eyes. Our 9 o'clock...white hat, yellow shirt...
here's grimdog73's toon Gunner:
Mykel "Gunner" Nelson was born on York in the Alarion Province in 3028. He was top of his class and his exemplary marks in his technical courses earned him a berth at the War College of Buena. He was an excellent student, and his marks reflected his aptitude for both Mech combat and maintenance. He graduated with his pick of assignments, and went to the 10th Lyran Guards as a freshly minted Leutnant. He ws promoted after his commander took notice of his professionalism and drive. He piloted his Griffin as the commander of a recon/pursuit lance. Then the Clans came. He fought as best he could against the marauding horde, but knew the battle was lost. His company retreated, delaying the enamy as best as they could, trying to earn Prince Victor as much time as they could for him to escape. Gunner's Mech was hit with a barrage of missiles and he had to punch out, but his chute misfired and he landed awkwardly, breaking his leg and sustaining a massive concussion. He was picked up by a retreating tank crew, and evacuated with the other survivors. He was in the medbay for an extended period of time, his concussion giving him double vision. Not being allowed to pilot again, he was decommissioned. He sought out a doctor for a second opinion, and got his double vision cured. Able to pilot again, he is looking for any chance to take the fight back to the Clans if he can. making one small change...rmoving tech electronics and adding Perception
I got a few grazes...nothing I haven't had before. Gunner said as he replaces his mag with a fresh on just in case there were more fireworks about to go off. Drek, she got wasted....I just dud a run with her...seemed like a good runner. I guess you never know which piece of lead has your name on it.... He then examines his car. what kibd if damage does the car have?
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