Mars. Shattered terraforming spikes encircle habitats half-buried in chlorate sands. A wan sun peaks through an skyline veiled behind drifting dust.Your pilots stir, stretching pale limbs against the tug of centrifugal gravity. The mission briefing pulses in your mind like an imprint. //INITIAL COMPANY OPTIONS:> STRIKE LANCE. [+ ASSAULT/CAPTURE CONTRACTS]. > SALVAGE MANIPLE. [+ SALVAGE/EXPLORATION CONTRACTS]. > HOLY ORDER. [+ VENGEANCE CONTRACTS]. > FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS]. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Welcome, everyone. I've been super busy with my inpatient rotations lately so I don't really have the time to render updates for SOLSTICE, but I wanted to try something much lower effort. VANGUARD quest is a simple, story-light multiplayer quest where players can customize their individual mechs and participate in shared missions. I welcome everyone to play, and apologize beforehand if my update schedule is irregular.
//VANGUARD ASSEMBLY OPTIONS:/CORE:>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]/ARM R/L: > RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | ++++ DMG/HEAVY ] [R-ARM ONLY]. /BACK R/L:> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE]./FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]/CALLSIGN>ENTER
Rules for combat are relatively straightforward and will be discussed more extensively in a later post. In brief, combat encounters will have specific tags [HEAVY, LIGHT, EVASION, etc] that incur specific bonuses or penalties. Each turn, players will roll their FCS dice against objectives, inflicting and taking damage if successful or unsuccessful respectively.
>>6362889Oh shit new Observer quest. Time to get in on the ground floor. Good to see ya again.> FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS]. >CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | ++++ DMG/HEAVY ] [R-ARM ONLY]. > RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]>Callsign: CorvidMy build. Can handle a bit of everything, but can do some real damage against heavies and groups.
>>6362892Pilot ID verified. Good to see you!
>>6362889ah shit, here we go again> FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS]. >CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | ++++ DMG/HEAVY ] [R-ARM ONLY]. > SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]Callsign: Kanchō
>>6362908Pilot ID verified. Welcome!
>>6362889> HOLY ORDER. [+ VENGEANCE CONTRACTS]. >CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]CALLSIGN: Button Man
>>6362939Pilot ID verified. Welcome!
>>6362889>> FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS]./CORE:>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]/ARM R/L:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL]./BACK R/L:>L: CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].>R: CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE]./FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]/CALLSIGN>GORGONI'm phoneposting right now, will claim from my home computer later.
>>6362889Deal me in.> STRIKE LANCE. [+ ASSAULT/CAPTURE CONTRACTS].>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]>CALLSIGN: GAMBLER
>>6362888//INITIAL COMPANY OPTIONS:> FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS]./CORE:>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ]./ARM R/L:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL]./BACK R/L:> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY]./FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]/CALLSIGN> treehugger [dont ask him about his first landing] >ENTER
>>6362975Oh we can add more> STRIKE LANCE. [+ ASSAULT/CAPTURE CONTRACTS].>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | ++++ DMG/HEAVY ] [R-ARM ONLY].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]>CALLSIGN: GAMBLER
>>6362976Welcome Pilot!
>>6362977Yep! Welcome!
>>6362888> STRIKE LANCE. [+ ASSAULT/CAPTURE CONTRACTS]. >>6362889>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]>CALLSIGN: Swallow
>>6363003You only have two back slots available FYI - you can't take 3 different back items with this frame.
>>6362971Welcome! Sorry for missing your post earlier.
>>6363044Oh.>>6362889>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]
>>6362971Alright, this is me.Best hope the strategy of "blow away anything that looks at me funny and hope everybody else looks easier to fuck with" works or I'll be one shot johnny. Or two pump chump. Either way.>>6363046Is no big deal.
>>6363052Welcome!
> FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS]. Two of them host the briefing. One of them stares blankly, her dark eyes recessed into thin, sallow skin. The other produces a crisp smile through a mask of lab-grown plasticine."As a representative, I wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for accepting our contract and and -""There's a good bit of plague contamination throughout most of the substrata, as well as the main fabrication complex," interrupts the woman bluntly. "And the entire hub is crawling with mercenary units.""I need to get the last of the civvie staff out." She points at an orbital elevator hub. "They're holed up in a safehouse deep in the facility below the elevator spindle, waiting for a safe ascent window."She looks at the fine meshwork of burn scars covering your face and most of your neck, lingering on the faint blotch where rank markings had been acid stripped from your plug-suit."I couldn't find anything on your mercenary company before you took this contract."You manage a faint smile. <Perhaps we were not mercenaries before all this commotion.>//DROP TIMING:> DAY. [+ MERCENARIES / - PLAGUE]> NIGHT. [- MERCENARIES / + PLAGUE][A SCHEMATIC of the operational area is provided below. Areas with MILD/MODERATE PLAGUE CONTAMINATION are marked in YELLOW and RED respectively. There are additional SUB-OBJECTIVES and AREAS OF INTEREST, some of which will be revealed during active exploration. These can be pursued for additional rewards.]
>>6363068> NIGHT. [- MERCENARIES / + PLAGUE]Plague sounds like less heavy metal. Our radar should come in handy when exploring for paths of least resistance too.
>>6362888Aw hell yeah, MECHS!>SALVAGE MANIPLE>CORE/ROOK>ARM-L//MINIEX>ARM-R//MINIEX>BACK-L//2-CELL>BACK-R//2-CELL>FCS/BML-LR>CALLSIGN: GASHADOKURO
>>6363068> NIGHT. [- MERCENARIES / + PLAGUE]
>>6363068> DAY. [+ MERCENARIES / - PLAGUE]Going against the grain just because of the quantity of knowing that mercenaries aren't going to be doing something wretchedly surprising.
>>6363068/CORE:>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]/ARM R/L:> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]/BACK R/L:>L: SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP]>R: CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE]/FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]/CALLSIGN: HERMIT//DROP TIMING:> NIGHT. [- MERCENARIES / + PLAGUE]
>>6363128Forgot to claim my name.
>>6363068>> NIGHT. [- MERCENARIES / + PLAGUE]
>>6362889First time trying out multiplayer stuff, let's see if I fucked up my trip...>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]/CALLSIGN> RUIN
>>6363160Ah, forgot that> HOLY ORDER
>>6363090Welcome
>>6363128Welcome!
>>6363160Welcome pilot!
> NIGHT. [- MERCENARIES / + PLAGUE]The dropship falls through the lightless martian sky before flaring an aggressive braking maneuver that leaves less than a dozen meters of ground clearance. Your vanguard units drop from their magnetic cradles by twos and fours, making landfall on the planet which had once been your home.
Ahead, fields of storage containers and gantry-cranes wallow in darkness. Dull red emergency lighting pools in the space between flat-faced buildings. While there was no sign of the distorted, melted-sugar architecture that signified plague contamination, you had no ability to see into the facility's extensive substrata. Above, attack satellites deployed for a trans-orbital shuttle expand into a quarantine formation. Their ruby-coated lenses twinkle gently. [You have five turns to complete this contract.]
[Each turn, you may MOVE to any ADJACENT node. If this node is UNEXPLORED, you can use your ACTION to SCOUT it, revealing POINTS OF INTEREST (POI). There may be multiple POI per node, so there are benefits to having multiple players scout the same node. Some parts, like RADARS, always provide a SCOUTING BONUS, while other stats may grant more situational scouting benefits.][Note that all DCs are inclusive. (>=)]>NODE: 1-1. DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 5>NODE: 2-1. MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 3>NODE: 3-1. STORAGE YARD ALPHA. (Roll 1D6) DC: 2
Rolled 6 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6363291>NODE: 1-1. DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 5Alright, we're on a timer before this place gets glassed. Raven, moving to secure the flank.
>>6363297'Ahem' I mean Corvid. Apologies.
Oh BTW registration is basically always open for anyone who wants to join. I may keep new players in reserve for a fight or two if there's actually a fight going on or something, but otherwise please feel welcome.
Rolled 4 (1d6)>>6363291>NODE: 3-1. STORAGE YARD ALPHA. (Roll 1D6) DC: 2"And here I was thinkin' I'd seen the last a cleanup details. Whatever. Let's see who's dumb enough to stand in the way."
Rolled 1 (1d6)>>6363291>NODE: 2-1. MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 3"That leaves me to explore the plague-infested complex. Ass slappage.
>>6363342Someone go back up Hermit, looks like he's having sensor issues again.
Rolled 5 (1d6)>>6363291>NODE: 3-1. STORAGE YARD ALPHA. (Roll 1D6) DC: 2"No risk, no reward... I'm on your six, Gor. Eyes on the prize."
Rolled 1 (1d6)>>6363291>NODE: 3-1"These scouting runs always rattle me bones."
Rolled 3 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6363291>NODE: 2-1. MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 3Plague infested or not, it is the straightest shot to the objective, and you'll have to go through there eventually if you head to 1-1 anyways. Better mass up and knock the hardest task off the board first, or at least see what's there.
>>6362889>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | ++++ DMG/HEAVY ] [R-ARM ONLY].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]>Callsign: Stonefish
>>6363291>>6363387Oh, not sure I have this right, but it seems we have a separate MOVE action and ACTION action? Or is our MOVE our action? If the former, I would of course add that I use my action to scout the node I move to.
Rolled 2 (1d6)>>6363291>NODE: 2-1. MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 3"I'm coming in too. Can't well leave the two of you alone."
Rolled 2 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6363291>NODE: 1-1. DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 5Reinforcing on the secondary objective.
>>6363391Yes that is right - each turn you get to move to one adjacent node AND perform an action (which in this turn is scouting).>>6363389Welcome!
Okay I'm probably going to start working on my update in another hour or two, so please try to vote if you haven't done so yet>>6363130>>6363389>>6362947
Rolled 4 (1d6)>>6363291>>NODE: 2-1. MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 3
>>6362889>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]>/ARM R/L:>MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT].>MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/LIGHT].>MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].>SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].>FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]>/CALLSIGN : SCARAB
Rolled 3 (1d6)>>6363342>NODE: 3-1. STORAGE YARD ALPHA. (Roll 1D6) DC: 2>>6363363I got your back Mr.Indo
Rolled 5 (1d6)>>6363291>NODE: 2-1. MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. (Roll 1D6) DC: 3
NO NODES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTIVELY SCOUTED.]Your vanguard units divide into three groups to maximize their sensor coverage. Most of the LANCER frames remain airborne to take advantage of their mobility. By contrast, their heaver counterparts stay closer to ground level, bounding from roof to roof to provide advancing cover./NODE 1-1: 1 Scouting SuccessesThe first group moves north towards the DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX. Here, you see the faintest traces of plague contamination: weeping cracks in the concrete and the hiss of aberrant radio activity. Your two pilots wait - and are eventually rewarded with the sensor signature of a contaminated salvage unit, its hulking form inactive as it siphons emergency power through a massive copper taproot. COMBAT:>PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT 1-1. 12 HP | HIT DC6 | [HEAVY].
>NODE 2-1: 4 Scouting SuccessesThe second group advances directly towards the primary objective, scouting the perimeter of the MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX. You detect a sizable force of AUTOMATED SECURITY UNITS blocking the transit way, as well as a pair of small caches near the complex outskirts. While the security force was not particularly well-armed, neutralizing them would require a fair level of commitment due to their entrenched positions. COMBAT:>TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION]. >TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION]. >GUARD DRONES 2-1-1. 6 HP | HIT DC6 | [LIGHT]. SALVAGE:>CACHE (2). [Roll 1D8 for salvage] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]
>NODE 3-1: 3 Scouting SuccessesThe third group maps the cluster of storage containers towards the south. There was considerable value here - plenty of high-value materials and civilian equipment that could be tagged with retrieval beacons and boosted directly into orbit on an automated carrier drone. There was also a larger cache with the familiar markings of mech-grade equipment - most likely a shipment intended for on-site security. As your team finishes the survey, they detect a UNKNOWN UNIT approaching with a NEUTRAL IFF. A group of four vanguard frames descend in close formation. The leader pings your pilots with broad-spectrum comm broadcast."ATTENTION, MERCENARY DOGS. We have already claimed this ENTIRE SALVAGE FIELD by RIGHT of orbital-first-observation charter. IF YOU DISTURB OUR SALVAGE YOU WILL BE FIRED UPON."You can practically hear her spitting even through the low-baud comm channel. COMBAT:>UNKNOWN UNIT//BLUE-NINE 12 HP | DC 6 | [LIGHT]SALVAGE:>CACHE (6). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>TECH CACHE (1). [Roll 1D2 for salvage.] [10 MU CREDITS on 1 | WEAPON SCHEMATIC SLOT OF CHOICE on 2]OTHER:>OPEN COMMS. Free Action. [Type in what you want to say. In the spirit of this quest, anything you say over open comms will be considered canon as-is.][As a reminder, per turn, you may move to one ADJACENT node before performing your ONE action (SALVAGE, COMBAT) in that node. COMM options are always free. Failing a combat roll will decrease your HP by 1, unless otherwise stated. ]
>>6363607Welcome!
Rolled 2, 1 = 3 (2d4)>>6363731>OPEN COMMS"ATTENTION, FRESH SALVAGE. DIE.">CLOSE COMMS>COMBAT: NODE 3-1: UNKNOWN UNIT//BLUE-NINE | DC 6 | [LIGHT]No time for diplomacy. I'd tell them to kill themselves but they're already doing that anyways.
>>6363731"Is that so? Say, you've got something on your cockpit.">COMBAT: NODE 3-1: UNKNOWN UNIT//BLUE-NINE | DC 6 | [LIGHT]
Rolled 5 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6363756And what would a sucker punch be without a roll to go with it?
Rolled 1 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6363729"Corvid, confirming positive contact with Heavy Plague type. FCS not optimized to handle it. Moving to 2-1 to engage Guard Drones to clear transit way. Recommend someone shift up here with FCS rigged for heavy types."
>>6363788"Damnit no joy. Requesting support."
"Cancel that, shot positive." Forgot to include the radar hit bonus
>>6362889>>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].ARMS> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].BACK> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].FCS> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]CallSign: Pillow
Rolled 2, 3 + 2 = 7 (2d4 + 2)>>6363732"Scarab deployed and ready dropship.">>6363729>>6363788>OPEN COMMS"Acknowledged Raven, moving to 1-1. This cancer will be obliterated.""Firing at the taproot.">CLOSE COMMS>MOVE>TO NODE 1-1>COMBAT:>PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT 1-1. 12 HP | HIT DC6 | [HEAVY].
Rolled 3, 3 = 6 (2d4)>>6363291>COMBAT: TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION]If I'm reading this correctly, the path 2-1 -> 2-2 is blocked by enemies, but 3-1 -> 3-2 isn't blocked.
>>6363729>NODE 3-1Engage the unknown unit
Rolled 5 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6363730>>6363797" Good work. I'll turn them to scrap metal...">NODE 2-1 - GUARD DRONES 2-1-1. 6 HP | HIT DC6 | [LIGHT].
Rolled 6 (1d8)>>6363730"Vanguard, this is Swallow. Two turret emplacements with eyes on the main thoroughfare to our objective, one high, one low, plus a swarm of guard drones directly on the path. Low calibre armaments, but they're buttoned up, and there's a lot of 'em. Recommend the company rallies on our position whenever we're ready to push through. Holding this position for now. There's some salvage we can make use of.">Salvage Cache 2-2Are we gonna push through 2-1 onto the OBJ? Or do we intend to detour to sub-OBJ C and bypass the most direct route, to see if there is an easier path to the main objective?
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Rolled 3, 3 + 3 = 9 (2d4 + 3)>>6363729Oh yeah, we pile driving real deep.>Engage
Rolled 1 (1d2)>>6363731>OPEN COMMS"Bit rude, these fellas. Shame. No loot for them then, aye?">SALVAGE: TECH CACHE
Alrighty, I'm probably going to start updating in a few hours - please submit your votes if you have not done so yet.
>>6364047I have a few questions.If attacking something with the Evasion tag, do we add our [Evasive] stat to the to-hit roll? Asking since that is what we how we resolve whether we take damage, and there's no defensive rolls or enemy attack rolls. Can you go negative on [Evasive]? In effect getting a malus versus turrets and the like?For damage resolution purposes, how does damage work out if one or all of your weapons is of the inappropriate type? Like, if someone hits a light unit with an Ishmael, is damage halved, or does it only do one damage, or is the default damage one and then you add the four damage in addition to that if the unit were a heavy unit? Or can you not damage a unit of the wrong type at all with an inappropriate weapon? What about units with the [Evasion] tag? Do they just take full damage from everything, or do they only take damage if you yourself have a positive evasion stat, for some reason?
Rolled 1, 2 = 3 (2d4)>>6363731>COMBAT:>>TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION].
>>6364064Apologies - I really should have explained these mechanics in full detail at the start of the quest:>If attacking something with the Evasion tag, do we add our [Evasive] stat to the to-hit roll? Asking since that is what we how we resolve whether we take damage, and there's no defensive rolls or enemy attack rolls. Can you go negative on [Evasive]? In effect getting a malus versus turrets and the like?Yes to all. You can think of tags as indicators as to which bonuses to apply. For example, if you were to roll against something with a [EVASIVE] tag, you would add your evasion bonus OR malus directly to your hit roll. As a result, having an evasive bonus or malus is only relevant against enemies with the corresponding [EVASION] tag. >For damage resolution purposes, how does damage work out if one or all of your weapons is of the inappropriate type? Like, if someone hits a light unit with an Ishmael, is damage halved, or does it only do one damage, or is the default damage one and then you add the four damage in addition to that if the unit were a heavy unit? Or can you not damage a unit of the wrong type at all with an inappropriate weapon? There is a base 1 damage for a successful hit, followed by weapon specific modifiers. For instance, if you were to attack a [HEAVY] target with a [HEAVY +3 DMG ] energy sword and a [LIGHT +2 DMG ] Rifle, the modifier on a hit would be (1+3). You cannot damage a unit of the wrong type with an inappropriate weapon, though future weapons may have a broader type spread than what you have currently. >What about units with the [Evasion] tag? Do they just take full damage from everything, or do they only take damage if you yourself have a positive evasion stat, for some reason?They take full damage. There are no special rules for enemies with the [EVASIVE] tag. However, this tag is also used for some non-combat checks that may appear later.
>>6363911>Please roll your FCS dice (2D4)+1
Rolled 1, 1 + 1 = 3 (2d4 + 1)>>6364126
I didn't finish the full update today since I have to prep for clinic now :CBut here's the art for the update.
Rolled 5 (1d6)>>6363291>>TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION].
>>6364145>>6364146No problem will be worth the wait with what you make. >>6363811I think, you might have miss a new pilot here. Bringing us from 12, to 13 mechs.>>6364167And this should be Button Man roll ? Yes the ID is the same. Which makes all, 12 players rolls and actions done.
>>6362889>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]Arms:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | ++++ DMG/HEAVY ] [R-ARM ONLY].Back:> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]Callsign:>OGRE
//GORGON: Hit FAIL, 1 damage sustained//GAMBLER: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] +1 [ALL] +1 [ALL] DMG inflicted against BLUE-NINE//CORVID: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] +1 [ALL] +3 [ALL] DMG inflicted against GUARD DRONES//SCARAB: MOVE TO 1-1. Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] +1 [ALL] DMG inflicted against PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT//HERMIT: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] +3 [ALL] DMG inflicted against TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-1. Target DESTROYED!//TREEHUGGER: Hit FAIL, 1 damage sustained. Mech CRIPPLED!//RUIN: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [DMG] + 3 [DMG] against GUARD DRONES. Target DESTROYED!//KANCHO: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 5 [HEAVY] DMG inflicted against PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT//STONEFISH: Hit FAIL, 1 damage sustained//BUTTONMAN: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] DMG inflicted against TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2.//SWALLOW: CACHE SALVAGED. [Filtration Unit x 2]. VALUE: 6 MU//GASHADOKURO: TECH CACHE SALVAGED. [DESTROYED WEAPON CACHE]. VALUE: 10 MU//PILLOW: Registered.//OGRE: Registered.>NODE 1-1:One of the pilots in your scouting force had built their vanguard frame exclusively for CQC. Instead of following standard protocol and engaging the salvage unit from long range, the pilot surges forward on recklessly overcharged boosters, priming the pile bunker's explosive hammer for a devastating strike. Weapons fire from the awakening plague unit is sporadic, bouncing ineffectively against the mech's scintillating pulse shield.The pile bunker slams its metal spike directly through the salvage unit's core, emerging in a spray of metal shrapnel. The pilot yells "KANCHO!!!" over the comm unit - some war cry you presume, though the precise meaning of the term escapes you. As he backstaps to recharge his melee unit, he receives cover from SCARAB, a heavier biped unit that peppers the salvage unit with machinegun fire. Most of the [LIGHT] weapons fire bounces of the unit's [HEAVY] armor, but a few rounds manage to cut through the plague unit's central taproot.COMBAT:>PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT 1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC6 | [HEAVY].
>NODE 2-1.Your central force mounts a concerted attack against the automated defenses. CORVID, HERMIT, RUIN, BUTTONMAN, and STONEFISH work as a unit. Their heavy, shoulder mounted cannons prove invaluable here, providing enough power and accuracy to breach their entrenched positions. Your pilots find favorable positions above the MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX and pick apart the enemy formation piece by piece. However, the stitching autocannon fire from the turrets catches STONEFISH as they attempt to flank from an awkward angle. The mech crashes onto the ground - armor damaged, but still intact.COMBAT:>TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION]. SALVAGE:>CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON BACK WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]>GUARD DRONE WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON ARM WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]
>NODE 3-1.>COMMSYou do not hear precisely what your mercenaries say in response, but you assume that it was direct, succinct, and thoroughly impolite - a known specialty of your company. The leader of BLUE NINE makes her rebuttal as she opens fire."YOU MARTIAN DOGS DESERVE YOUR PLAGUE. DIE."The barrage catches TREEHUGGER off guard and peels open the mech's lightwight armor, sending it tumbling into a stack of shipping containers. The rest of the unit retaliates immediately. GORGON lays down suppressive cannon fire while GAMBLER swings around for a flanking attack. A combination of missile and rifle fire crashes into BLUE-NINE's formation and rips one of her subordinates out of the sky.COMBAT:>UNKNOWN UNIT//BLUE-NINE 9 HP | DC 6 | [LIGHT]SALVAGE:>CACHE (6). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]OTHER:>OPEN COMMS. Free Action. [Type in what you want to say. In the spirit of this quest, anything you say over open comms will be considered canon as-is.][You have recovered 16 MUs worth of non-military salvage.][TREEHUGGER is now CRIPPLED. CRIPPLED mechs can continue to participate in non-combat operations (salvage, scouting) without penalty, or travel to the dropship for REPAIRS, which will take 1 turn/HP. CRIPPLED mechs can also attempt combat with a -4 HIT PENALTY and a +2 DMG MODIFIER, with the provision that a FAIL will DESTROY the mech, imposing a 3 x [LOST HP] MU cost in repairs.]
>>6363811Welcome! Sorry you were not in the tacmap - please assume you are at the deployment and declare an actions you would like to take.
>>6364523>COMBAT:>>TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION].
Rolled 3, 2 = 5 (2d4)>>6364531
>>6364310Same as above - welcome!
Rolled 4 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6364527"Ahh feck, they got Treehugger. Now I have a bone to pick with the tosser.">Dual Miniex burst towards BLUE NINE
Rolled 2, 4 = 6 (2d4)>>6364527>NODE 3-1.COMBAT:>UNKNOWN UNIT//BLUE-NINE 9 HP | DC 6 | [LIGHT]"Taking fire, we better wrap this up quick, if we take much longer nobody's getting this salvage...Get a load of this salvage, Kesslers!"
Rolled 1 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6364524"Good kills all around. Seems like the way is clear with Stonefish cleaning up. If Gashadokuro's feed ain't glitching out, I'd say the rude salvagers aren't long for this world either. Why don't you lot tag the rest of this salvage, I'll scout ahead.">Move to Node 2-2 and Scout it out.
Rolled 4, 2 = 6 (2d4)>>6364523>PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT 1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC6 | [HEAVY].Sorry for being late boys, that curry Scarab made didn’t agree with me. Now let’s drill a hole in this asshole.
>>6364565>Node 1-1, deploy shield and rescue Treehugger. Fire missiles towards the turret as covering fire.
>>6364529"Pillow ready to cushion the blow">>6364527MOVE>NODE 3-1COMBAT>UNKNOWN UNIT//BLUE-NINE 9 HP | DC 6 | [LIGHT]dice+(1d6 + 4)"moving to draw fire, exploit this mistake team"
>>6364577dice+1d4+4
>>6364577dice+2d6
>>6364578You need to put that in the options field buddy.>>6364559>>6364577Also, I'm pretty sure Gashadokuro has taken care of the salvagers this turn, no need to follow up. You guys could be salvaging or scouting instead. Though, I don't want to edge into telling you how to play, and if anyone deserves overkill, it is these goons.
>>6364578>>6364579>IGNORE THISdice + (1d6 + 4)
Rolled 6 (1d8)>>6364580thx oh so thenSALVAGE:>CACHE (6). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]
>>6364580If that's the case, then I'll swap, and I'm pretty sure it is with a successful roll with two missile and two mini attacks, but I want to wait to be completely sure about it before declaring it.
Rolled 5 (1d8)>>6364527>SALVAGE CACHE (6)"Dance with them, wouldja, boys? I smell salvage... got a nose for the stuff."
Rolled 4, 3 + 2 = 9 (2d4 + 2)>>6364523>OPEN COMMS"Reloading. Firing at the taproot again." "Kancho, butcher this walking garbage as you see fit. It will be occupied by my firepower anyway.">CLOSE COMMS>NODE 1-1>ENGAGED>COMBAT>PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT 1-1. 4 HP | HIT DC6 | [HEAVY].
Rolled 4 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>Move+Scout Node 2-2"Corvid, commencing recce of primary objective."Hey Observer, can you put in the DC for the node scouting?
Rolled 3, 4 = 7 (2d4)>>6364523>COMBAT: TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2. 4 HP | HIT DC5 | [EVASION].
>>6364658>>6364527"Area clear. Advancing to the main objective."
>>6364659>MOVE: NODE 2-2
Rolled 1 (1d6)>>6364527"Feeble prey... Let's hope the objective holds stronger opponents.">Move: Node 2-2>Scout: Node 2-2
>>6364595>>6364527"On second thought... I'm feeling lucky.">NEW MOVE: MOVE TO 3-2
>>6364725And>SCOUT 3-2
>>6364567it appears to me that treehugger is 3-1, not 1-1
Rolled 2, 1 + 3 = 6 (2d4 + 3)>>6364523Reachin deep and greedily into that sweet mecha cavity>Engage MORE
Rolled 8 (1d8)>>6364580>>6364586>>6364527Alright, shifting to:>NODE 3-1.SALVAGE:>CACHE (6). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]Let's see what's in the box.
>>6364765Very nice!
>>6364527>NODE 2-2
I'm going to update soon so please get your votes in if you haven't yet! Thanks!>>6364622Remaining node scouting DCs:2-2: 42-3: 53-2: 23-3: 2
Rolled 1 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6364891Ope. Knew I was forgetting something.
>>6364765Roll 1d8. > 1: SPECIAL: KINETIC BOMBARDMENT SATELLITE, SINGLE USE> 2: FCS: MELEE SPECIALIZATION > 3: BACK WEAPON: MEDIUM SHIELD> 4: BACK WEAPON: MISSILE LAUNCHER,MULTI> 5: ARM WEAPON: ENERGY MELEE> 6: ARM WEAPON: HEAVY KINETIC > 7: ARM WEAPON: PLASMA RANGED> 8: NEW CORE
Rolled 4 (1d8)>>6364897Rolling for goof box.
>>6364860please also roll for scouting 1d6
Rolled 4 (1d6)>>6364900
//STONEFISH: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] +1 [ALL] +3 [ALL] DMG inflicted against TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2. Target DESTROYED!//GASHADOKURO: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 2 [LIGHT] + 2 [LIGHT] + 1 [ALL] + 1[ALL] DMG inflicted against BLUE NINE.//SWALLOW: MOVE 2-2. Scout FAIL. //OGRE: MOVE 1-1. Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 5 [HEAVY] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [ALL] DMG inflicted against PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT. Target DESTROYED!//PILLOW: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [ALL] DMG inflicted against BLUE NINE. Target DESTROYED!//GAMBLER: MOVE 3-2. SCOUT SUCCESS. //SCARAB: MOVE 1-1. HIT SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 1 [ALL] against PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT [DESTROYED]. Target already DESTROYED!//RAVEN: MOVE 2-2. Scout SUCCESS. //HERMIT: HIT SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 3 [ALL] against TURRET EMPLACEMENT 2-1-2 [DESTROYED]. Target already DESTROYED!//RUIN: MOVE 2-2. Scout FAIL.//KANCHO: Hit SUCCESS, 1 [BASE] + 5 [HEAVY] DMG inflicted against PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT [DESTROYED]. Target already DESTROYED!//GORGON: CACHE SALVAGED - SCHEMATIC - MISSILE/6-CELL-MICRO//BUTTONMAN: MOVE 2-2. Scout SUCCESS.//TREEHUGGER: NO ACTION. FYI, I don't think GASHADOKURO's action (7 DMG) was enough to destroy BLUE-NINE (9 HP), so I took the initial vote for pillow. Hope this is OK.
>NODE 1-1:Before the salvage unit can recover, KANCHO and OGRE re-engage and land a pair of devastating pile driver strikes. Smoke billows from the plague-corrupted machine as it struggles to remain upright with most of its internal machinery slagged or pulverized. Unceremoniously, it collapses to the ground, spilling a viscous mixture of coolant and dormant plague-machinery onto the cooling concrete.SALVAGE:>PLAGUE SALVAGE UNIT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D6 for salvage] [CONTAMINATION THREAT ON 1 | PLAGUE MODULE ON 2, 3, 4 | SCHEMATICS ON 5, 6]
>NODE 3-2:Operating as a solo scout, GAMBLER notices clear signs of plague contamination emanating from the underground transport tunnels beneath this section of the facility. The characteristic rust-red of plague-growth spills from transport pipes in long ropy masses, burrowing into the concrete like a root system. The tendrils pulse in unison. While the plague presence your company has encountered so far has been unusually - and gratifyingly - low, the images you see give you a premonition that this may soon change.SCOUTING INTEL:> [YOU WILL FACE A SUBSTANTIAL PLAGUE PRESENCE IN 1-3 TURNS]
>NODE 3-1:Emboldened somewhat by their initial success, BLUE-NINE manages to push northwards for several minutes before meeting your company's reinforcements. GASHADOKURO and PILLOW manage to pincer their formation inside the crowded storage field, using their ballistic weapons to cut apart their advance in a brutal close-quarters ambush. By the time the engagement is over, all four mechs have suffered critical damage. Their leader attempts a comm ping before her communication equipment shorts into incomprehensible static. OPTION:>SALVAGE. DESTROY BLUE-NINE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [4-8 MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC on 3, 4]>CONTRACT. SPARE BLUE-NINE BUT STEAL THEIR CONTRACT. [Add additional bonus objective to this operation]>RANSOM. SPARE BLUE-NINE BUT REQUEST PAYMENT. [14 MU]>CACHE (4). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]
>NODE 2-1:The remaining turret emplacement collapses as STONEFISH and HERMIT hammer it with concentrated fire from their cannons. Your company begins to advance towards the towering spindle-hub that marked your primary objective, moving carefully through the narrow transitway that the turrets were previously protecting.SALVAGE:>CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON BACK WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]>GUARD DRONE WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON ARM WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]>NODE 2-2 - OBJECTIVE. The base of the spindle-hub looms over your scouts as they survey the area by air. After several passes, they detect the characteristic ping of a civilian distress beacon emanating from deep within the structure, consistent with the intelligence your client had provided. Unfortunately, this signal is accompanied by the activation signature of a second automated defense unit. A pair of weapons platforms emerge from subsurface hangers on heavy quad-boosters, while a squadron of drone gunships hover overhead for aerial cover.COMBAT:>DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON 14 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] [EVASIVE]>WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1 8 HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY]>WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-2 8 HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY]
Rolled 4 (1d6)>>6364947>MOVE from NODE 3-1 to NODE 3-2>SCOUT"Your kills, do what you want with the space junk. The contract target's looking armed to the teeth and Gambler's sensing plague so I'm gonna help wrap this up before we're up to our necks in robots with the clap."
Rolled 2 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6364954>DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON 14 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] [EVASIVE]Corvid, encountering heavy resistance, backup requested. Those Tetras will tear us to shreds if we don't get a handle on them.
Rolled 4 (1d4)>>6364948"The cancer looks worse than my cooking. Good job.""I leave it to the two of you.">>6364954>MOVE TO NODE 2-1>SALVAGE>TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON BACK WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]"Cleaning."
Rolled 5 + 7 (1d6 + 7)>>6364947Ah, I see. It is one base damage per unit, not per weapon. Derp on my part, bad call.>>6364954"We've got heavy tetrapods on the objective, need reinforcement!">DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON 14 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] [EVASIVE]Heh, I'm built perfectly to fight this thing.
Rolled 2 (1d6)>>6364948No risk, no reward, baeybeeee!>SALVAGE>MOVE TO 2-1
Rolled 4, 3 + 2 = 9 (2d4 + 2)>>6364954"Heavy metal coming through.">MOVE from 2-1 to 2-2>COMBAT: WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1 8 HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY]
Rolled 1 (1d6)>>6364948>SALVAGEThen move to node 2-2 and catch up with the team. Heavy frames are great when you’re being shot at, long as the lance is cool with waiting for you to catch up.>>6364960Hey man, it tasted great! I’d risk light food poisoning again for it.
Rolled 2 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6364951"Huh. That'd be a problem. If I planned on sticking around, that is.">MOVE TO NODE 2-2>ATTACK WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1>>6364959>>6364964"Cavalry's arrived. Lucky you."
>>6364965>>6364993I'm glad Kanchō rolled first, you nearly gave us the plague Ogre. A scouting failure is better than an outbreak.>>6364982>>6365001"Clumsy clankers! Watch how a real bird flies-,"...BRRT..."-WHEW! Aren't you a sight for sore eyes!"
Rolled 3 + 11 (1d6 + 11)>>6364954>DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON 14 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] [EVASIVE]
Rolled 7 (1d8)>>6364947fine by me>>6364952>OPEN COMMS"you were a waste of time and energy, but I will not decide your fate. pray that my team feel's the same">CLOSE COMMS>CACHE (4). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]"I LOOOOVE GACHA"
>>6365026also>MOVE TO NODE 3-2
>>6364952>COMM"You might've eyeballed it first, but we're the boots on the ground, here. Reckon trashing you fellas makes up for Treehugger. Anyways, let's take a proper gander on that bleedin' contract, aye?">CONTRACT
>>6364960CHOOSE from the following COMMON BACK WEAPON schematics:> BACK WEAPON: MEDIUM SHIELD> BACK WEAPON: TARGETING LASER> BACK WEAPON: ROTARY CANNON
>>6365113>BACK WEAPON: TARGETING LASERI like the Brrt and medium shield, but this is interesting>>6364993"Your enthusiasm is welcome, Ogre. Your stomach having problems, not at all. I will have to remove the curry leftovers from the fridge..."
Rolled 8 (1d8)>>6364954>CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>MOVE TO START NODE
>>6365166Forgot callsign!
Rolled 1 + 5 (1d6 + 5)>>6364954>DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON 14 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] [EVASIVE]"Entering dogfight against enemy gunship. I, Ruin, will take it down myself - witness me!"hopefully that's the right roll lol
Apologies for the delay, update will be tomorrow. Please put in your vote if you haven't already!
Gambler also can you roll a 1d3 for your scouting thanks!
>>6362889Am I too late to join?
>>6365814No - new joins are always welcome!
>>6362889>CORE/ROOK>R ARM-RIFLE>L ARM-MG/MINIEX>BACK R- MISSILE>BACK L- MISSILE>FCS/BML-CL>CALLSIGN: CHYORNIJAlso, I have to ask, is there a way for us to get physical shields? Because I'd love to mount one on my left arm.
>>6365817If you want to declare your turn too I'm happy to incorporate it into the upcoming update. Also, this goes everyone but if you want do two moves on a turn you can do that at the expense of your action.
>>6364951please roll good gambler I'm counting on you
>>6365818Sure. I'll spend my action to move to 2-2. I assume that would take cost two points, correct?
>>6365820Yep.
>>6365166ROLL 1D8 for SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE:> 1: SPECIAL: KINETIC BOMBARDMENT SATELLITE, SINGLE USE> 2: FCS: MELEE SPECIALIZATION > 3: BACK WEAPON: MEDIUM SHIELD> 4: AUX EXTENSION: FLARES> 5: ARM WEAPON: ENERGY MELEE> 6: ARM WEAPON: HEAVY KINETIC > 7: ARM WEAPON: PLASMA RANGED> 8: NEW CORE: UL/DUELIST
Rolled 8 (1d8)>>6365825
>>6365827Wrong trip password
>>6365827FUCK YOU
Rolled 3 (1d3)>>6365804You got it, bossman. Roll, baby, roll...>>6365819Better start begging Lady Luck, Pils...
>>6365845Easy money~
//GORGON: MOVE 3-2. Scout SUCCESS.//CORVID: Hit FAIL. 1 damage sustained.//SCARAB: WRECK SALVAGED - SCHEMATIC - TGT/TATTLE//SWALLOW: Hit SUCCESS. 1 [Base] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [ALL] + 1 [ALL] DMG inflicted against DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON.//KANCHO: WRECK SALVAGED. [PLAGUE MODULE x 1]. VALUE: [ILLEGAL FOR PUBLIC EXCHANGE PER QUARANTINE ORDER 34B]. MOVE 2-1.//HERMIT: MOVE 2-2. Hit SUCCESS. 1 [Base] + 1 [ALL] + 3 [ALL] DMG inflicted against WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1.//OGRE: MOVE 2-1. CACHE SALVAGED. [CRUDE ORE SAMPLE x 1]. VALUE: 1 MU. //GAMBLER: MOVE 2-2. Hit SUCCESS. 1 [Base] + 1 [ALL] + 4 [HEAVY] + 1 [ALL] DMG inflicted against WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1. Target DESTROYED!//BUTTONMAN: Hit 3 + 4 + 2 = 9 SUCCESS. 1 [BASE] + 2 [LIGHT] + 2 [LIGHT] DMG inflicted against DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON. //PILLOW: CACHE SALVAGED. [NANOLATHE CORE x 1]. VALUE: 7 MU. MOVE 3-2.//GASHADOKURO. CONTRACT HASH TRANSFERRED.//STONEFISH: CACHE SALAVAGED - SCHEMATIC - *** MOVE 1-1//RUIN: 1 + 2 + 4 = 7 Hit FAIL. 1 damage sustained. Mech CRIPPLED!>NODE 1-1:After spending several minutes scanning the destroyed salvage unit, KANCHO detects the characteristic signature of active nanomaterial within its ruptured wreck. Salvaging active plague material was frowned upon, though mercenaries were given a sliver of leeway if they had access to proper containment machinery - which you fortunately did, at least for a modestly-sized sample like this one.>NODE 2-1:Similarly, your forces surrounding the MAIN FABRICATION COMPLEX pick through the broken remanants of the facility's automated defenses. While your finds are generally unremarkable, SCARAB finds a pristine schematic for a targeting laser small enough to be mounted to the back slot of a vanguard.SALVAGE:>GUARD DRONE WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON ARM WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]
>NODE 3-1:Against your better judgement, you allow your mercenaries to spare BLUE-NINE at the cost of their active contract. The leader of the unit spits a perfunctory threat, but reverts almost immediately to quiet resignation realizes that it was more than a fair deal given the situation that they were in. You use one of your salvage carryalls to lift their shattered frames back into orbit, where they could be picked up by their support ship. BLUE-NINE had received a contract for acquiring INITIAL SCOUTING DATA FOR THE ENTIRE FACILITY from an anonymous corporate rival. It was relatively straightforward job - albeit low-paying - and likely explained why they were so eager to lay reckless claim over the salvage field. On the way back to the dropship for field-repairs, STONEFISH detects an unmarked, seemingly mundane shipping container emitting an errant reactor signature. Careful examining reveals a PRISTINE DUELIST VANGUARD UNIT, along with an associated production schematic. You almost laugh at the sheer absurdity of the pilot's luck.
SALVAGE:>CACHE (3). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>NODE 2-2 - OBJECTIVE. Your forces cluster around the elevator hub. Unlike the guard drones, the gunships are well-armed and well-designed. The squadron breaks into two-ship hunting groups, using their vectored lift fans to strafe around buildings. Guided missiles and autocannon fire rips through your formation, crippling one light mech and damaging several others. Fortunately, your pilots respond by using accurate rifle and machinegun fire to counter their mobility advantage, claiming most of the squadron in turn. At the same time, GAMBLER and HERMIT attack one of the tetrapods, exploiting its poor turning speed to land a devastating melee hit against its rear armor. COMBAT:>DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON 4 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] [EVASIVE]>WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1 8 HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY]SALVAGE:>TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [4-16MU CREDITS]>NODE 3-2. GORGON scans the area again briefly, noting a seismic disturbance that quickly grows into a consuming roar. A massive, building-sized machine emerges from one of the substrate tunnels in a spray of fine red dust. A CORRUPTED TERRAIN PROCESSING UNIT emerges. It rotates slowly in place as it blinks its multitude of organic and inorganic sensor clusters. The machine remained DORMANT for now - to your relief - showing no signs of advancing any further into the facility. > TERRAIN PROCESSING UNIT. [DORMANT FOR 3 TURNS]
On a different note, I'm rotating through night labor/delivery this week so my update schedule will very likely become nonexistent for 2-3 days starting Wed/Thurs.
>>6365862Corvid, reducing aerial threat.
Rolled 6 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6365862Enaging gunships. We need to end this before either the Terrain Unit wakes up or this place gets glassed from orbit. gashdokuro, recommend you check out 3-3. Might as well try to scout the place if we're getting paid.
Rolled 3, 4 = 7 (2d4)>>6365862>MOVE TO 2-2-2>COMBAT TETRAPOD 2-2-2>OPEN COMMS"It's high time we take out the rest of the trash">CLOSE COMMS
>>6365862"Pillow here, moving to objective cover me"MOVE:>NODE 2-2 - OBJECTIVE.
>>6365881You can still do an action if you want
Rolled 3 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6365881COMBAT:>WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1 8 HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY]
Rolled 4 (1d4)>>6365862>SALVAGE: TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [4-16MU CREDITS]"Well shit, it's as if we weren't under pressure already!"
Rolled 4, 2 + 2 = 8 (2d4 + 2)>>6365862>MOVE: NODE 2-2 - OBJECTIVECOMBAT:>WEAPONS TETRAPOD 2-2-1 8 HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY]"Wait your turn, big creep, looks like you already got lucky once.""Gorgon. Coming in hot, about time I used my guns on somethin' big enough t' sate 'em."
Rolled 2 (1d3)>>6365862"Fucking hell, why's my frame so weak! How am I meant to lay waste to the enemy with paper mache hull? Whatever. I'll leave this sector to you guys. I'm going ahead and scouting the upcoming sector so we can fulfill that new contract we borrowed.">Move to 2-3>Scout
Rolled 4 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6365862"Looks like Corvid's got the birds handled. I'm gonna scan around for the elevator door the civvies will be popping out of. We don't have long.">Scout Node 2-2
>>6365862>>6365870"My thoughts 'zactly. Keep an eye out for Treehugger, lad's either proper knackered or pushin' daisies - either way we gotta salvage his mech.">MOVE to 3-3If there's still action available:>SCOUT AREA 3-3
Rolled 3 (1d4)>>6365862>NODE 2-1>SALVAGE>GUARD DRONE WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON ARM WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]>MOVE to 3-1"If that thing has just come out there is more cancers following it boys.""I'll salvage the wrecks we have left behind, and go to check on Treehugger. Going to give him cover, and try and see if its his comms are gone. Maybe he just needs a moment, and then he can get himself some repairs at the dropship.">>6364139"Buddy are your comms fried ? Give me a martian handshake with your mech if so. We ain't leaving you here."
>>6365878can you move more than one space in a turn?
>>6365985to be specific, "move twice and still attack", there is precedent for moving a single time and having an action
>>6365986I wonder if we have two actions, and could, for example, double salvage, or if we just have a single action and a free move
>>6365862>Move the unit to the droneship for repairsLiking the quest so far
Rolled 4, 2 + 2 = 8 (2d4 + 2)>>6365860>Move to Node 2-2>Engage heavy tetrapod
>>6365878“I’m with ya buddy. Let’s make some scrap!”
>>6366016already destroyed>>6365884four damage from Pillow>>6365891Eight damage from Gorgonit's currently at -4 HPthe Gunship is destroyed too>>6365870Corvid dealing 5, taking it to -1
>>6365860>Move to 3-3 (double move)Oh the Big Bertha is coming in. If we can take it down, oh now that would be a tale to tell.
>>6365862>> TERRAIN PROCESSING UNIT. [DORMANT FOR 3 TURNS]>The entire place gets glassed from orbit in 2 turnsGuess the spider isn't gonna be the problem.Cool quest, I'll join next mission probably since this one is pretty much a wrap.
>>6365985"Tch... Is that a challenge? Looks like we'll be calling you 'kuso' by the end of this mission with an attitude like that."
Rolled 3 (1d4)>>6365862"Well if you've got the baddies covered...">SALVAGE TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE
Rolled 2 (1d6)>>6365860>Move to Node 2-3>Scout
>>6366229"Chyornij, recommend retask to scouting or salvage. Aerial targets have been neutralized."
>>6365908Penalty doesn't apply to scouting rolls please reroll dude.
>>6365967Roll 1d6 please.
Rolled 2 (1d6)>>6365967Blep, forgot scout roll
>>6365862>MOVE TO: 3-2
>>6365908Sorry about this but I'm gonna roll for 1d6 for you so I can update!
Rolled 6 (1d6)Fuck trying again
what are the chances of us seeing another "TERRAIN PROCESSING UNIT"
>>6366267"A [i]lot[/i] lower if you keep your big mouth shut, Pils."
Rolled 1 (1d6)>>6366105Changing my vote to scout 3-1
>>6366275"... You wanna change back?"
>>6366279I have been informed by 5G waves that I cannot move more than a space at a time :c"Orders are orders."
//CORVID: Hit SUCCESS. 5 DMG inflicted against DRONE GUNSHIP SQUADRON. Target DESTROYED!//STONEFISH: MOVE 2-2.//PILLOW: MOVE 2-2. Hit SUCCESS. 4 DMG inflicted against WEAPONS TETRAPOD.//HERMIT: WRECK SALVAGED. VALUE: 16 MU//GORGON: MOVE 2-2. Hit SUCCESS. 8 DMG inflicted against WEAPONS TETRAPOD. Target DESTROYED!//RUIN: MOVE 2-3. Scout 2-3 SUCCESS.//SWALLOW: Scout 2-2 SUCCESS. Cache identified!//GASHADOKURO: Scout 3-3 SUCCESS. CIVILIAN OBJECTIVE IDENTIFIED. //GAMBLER: MOVE 2-2. WRECK SALVAGED. VALUE: 6MU//SCARAB: WRECK SALVAGED. VALUE: 6 MU. MOVE 3-1//TREEHUGGER: MOVE 1-1. Mech REPAIRED!//OGRE: Hit SUCCESS. 7 DMG inflicted against WEAPONS TETRAPOD [DESTROYED]. Target already DESTROYED!//BUTTONMAN: MOVE Scout 2-3 FAILURE. //KANCHO: MOVE 3-3. //CHYORNIJ: MOVE 3-2. The rest of the engagement resolves firmly in your favor. PILLOW and GORGON bait the lumbering weapons tetrapod into a narrow transit corridor. Exploiting its poor traverse speed, the two pilots outmaneuver the machine and land hits against its vulnerable top armor. A trio of armor-piercing cannon rounds core the machine from top to bottom. The turret seizes and slumps, smoke pouring out from burning ammunition racks.At the same time, CORVID manages to pin the remaining gunships against the wall of the spindle-hub. Deprived of space to dart in and out of hard cover, the squadron disintegrates in a barrage of ranged weapons fire.
Seconds after the last gunship wreck shatters against the spindle-hubs concrete foundation, you inform your client that the immediate area was secure. Slowly, you watch a tiny point light ascend the elevator-spindle, traveling skywards on a silvered magnetic quad-rail. Your client smiles in satisfaction and confirms the completion of your contract. Curiously, one of your mechs detects the faint trace of a plague signature on the spindle carriage as it ascends - but by then it has long passed the point where you - or the orbital blockade satellites - could do anything about it.Since your company still had several hours of allotted time before blockade imposition, your pilots begin to scout out the remaining sections of the facility to complete the secondary contract you had "acquired". Your pilots spread out while maintaining respectful distance from the lumbering terrain processor, which - for the moment - remained perfectly docile as it meandered around the entrance of the transit corridor. Most of the discoveries your pilots find are unmarkable - however, GASHADOKURO manages to find a small civilian shelter broadcasting an active distress signal. The occupants were - understandably - trepidatious about the prospect of encountering a mercenary company. The reason becomes obvious once you inform your client. Through the video feed, you watch her consult the shelter manifest with tired, uncaring eyes. "These individuals are temporary contractors - not employees. Their evacuation is not included in your compensation clause, and we will not compensate you for recovery costs."The implication is clear. Recovering the civilian contractors before the orbital blockade went online would be expensive, requiring use of pressurized salvage machinery you typically reserved for transport of sensitive samples. You were confident that the civilians be unable to cover even a fraction of the cost. It was a poor deal for any mercenary company, and you suspected that your client was well-aware of this.>RESCUE. [-12 MU]>LEAVE. No penalty. You have one turn remaining for SALVAGE actions before imposition of the orbital blockade:2-3:>CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]2-2:>CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>TETRA WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [4-16MU CREDITS]>GUNSHIP SALVAGE. [Roll 1D6 for salvage] [4-24MU CREDITS]3-1:>CACHE (3). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]2-1:>TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]
Rolled 6 (1d8)>>6366290>Salvage CACHE 2-2-1 (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]"I'll leave the wrecks to you lot. You keep what you kill."
Rolled 2 (1d8)>>6366290>>CACHE (3). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]
>>6366294>>6366300Please also do the global vote if you want (the rescue one) - I didn't specify it was for everyone
>>6366290>RESCUE. [-12 MU]Whoops, didn't realise this was a group vote."I say rescue 'em. We've tagged plenty of salvage to make up the loss. At the end of the day, we're vanguard, protectors of the people, albeit for a price. Not just any mercenary dogs."
>>6366290>RESCUE. [-12 MU]"We still have enough time to pick this place clean so I have no issue saving them, also Gorgon you can have this wreck"
Rolled 4 (1d6)>>6366290>RESCUE. [-12 MU]"Corpos will Corpo... well, we can bail these poor fucks out with how much salvage we got. Speaking of which...">GUNSHIP SALVAGE. [Roll 1D6 for salvage] [4-24MU CREDITS]
>>6366311"Well, gotta love it when solving one problem handles another. Just hope that Mirai knows what the fuck they're doing with the Plague. Well, if they don't, I'm sure there will be plenty of work."
Rolled 4 (1d4)>>6366290>RESCUE. [-12 MU]> FINAL VANGUARD. [+ CIVILIAN DEFENSE CONTRACTS].We were made to flee once before, the innocent watching the backs of their saviors disappear alongside any hope.We will not fail again.>NODE 2-2>SALVAGE>TETRA WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [4-16MU CREDITS]"Too bad I can't call this one mine alone. An assist on a monster don't ring the same as a kill stripe."
Rolled 1 (1d4)>>6366290>Rescue[-12MU]>TURRET EMPLACEMENT WRECKAGE. [Roll 1D4 for salvage] [2-6MU CREDITS | COMMON WEAPON SCHEMATIC on 4]“Yeah I know that Gorgon already destroyed the thing. It never hurts to make sure!”
>>6366312"I bet they made the plague, a real Mirai grown, mechanome, biome-home, drone spread disaster! All so they can sell the cure! Or maybe they're just making it worse. For...corporate...reasons, yeah. But yes, more work would be nice."
>>6366290>>6366302>RESCUE. [-12 MU]"It'd be nothing short of cruel if we leave these people to fate."
Rolled 6 (1d8)>>6366290>RESCUE[-12 MU]"Just my luck... these temps better think of a way to compensate or I'm gonna start harvesting organs before extract.">CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]>>6366305"Yea, 'for a price'. Let's make sure our next employer gets that drilled into their skull, hm?">>6366312"Hey, if Corps stopped making monsters to clean up, we'd be out of a job, right?">>6366327"I'll take that bet! Loser buys the company a round.">>6366330"Pretty cruel to leave us high and dry too, y'know. I'm sure they can put their heads together and scrape a reward together on the way out~"
"Decent haul on this cache. Nothing special though.">>6366348"We really ought to add a 'discretionary lump sum to cover stylistic choices of operation' clause into our contract. Maybe when we're in the big leagues."krrt"These contracters gotta have a temp agency or something that'll pay for 'em, right? Maybe they got some useful skills in the bunch that we can use. I 'iunno."krrt"It's a bet then!""Sol fry me, I'm gonna have to work weekends in a salvage maniple to save up for drink expenses. Betting against *Gambler*, pfft, better to take an ice-walk without a suit."
Rolled 2 (1d8)>>6366252Worry not, it's all good, especially if you have me rolling sixes!>>6366290"...perhaps we should warn them about the plague signature we detected...? Otherwise, our next mission very well might take us back to our contractors.">RESCUE. [-12 MU]"You guys are all such softies... Fine. They can tag along. Careful not to rattle them too much, hm?">2-3>CACHE (1). [Roll 1D8 for salvage.] [1-7MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 8]"And now that I'm there, I might as well look for anything worth its weight. So far from the entry point, I expected something a little cooler, but it just seems like a normal cache.">>6366320"I sure wish I could have gotten to engage that corrupted terrain processor. It's large enough that I wouldn't have to aim very much, and I'd just have to go in guns blazing..."
>>6366364"Worst case scenario we can chuck a few temps into a ring in the Cargo Bay--draw a ring for 'em with chalk, take bets on who gets knocked out of bounds first? Sumo on a budget.">>6366370"Still time to poke at it with a few missiles, y'know. I'll be happy to watch over your stuff back at base if you don't make it back..."
>>6366370"I have a feeling the plague signature we picked up is what they wanted in the first place. Either way, nothing we can do now. And if you drag the Company into a fight against that Processor you're paying for all the repairs needed to bail your dumbass out."
Rolled 3 (1d8)>>6366290>RESCUE"Yeeah, no way I'm leaving these collaterals to get cratered. Ain't got it in me bones.">MOVE to 3-1>SALVAGE CACHE
>>6366290>RESCUE. [-12 MU]"We are of Mars blood, more than mercs. Let's get this people out before they become cancers food.">Move to Dropship"The facility is clear. Unless we want to start taking in orbit the Mirai machinery and vehicles present for cargo hauling ..... i doubt it would be worth it, the scans don't reveal anything of real worth.">>6366327"Do not worry Swallow, with this mission success news will circle about us. There will be no shortage of contracts. And no shortage of more inquiries about our origin either.">>6366348"If they are kin of our world, they will repay us in do time, Gambler. Its not likely they will have anything in terms of assets, technical skills, credits or strategical info about Mirai work practices or facilities. But they shall speak of us, and offer us their support. We did more for them, than anything Mirai ever did for them in years. And the Boss can use this support......when our finances are more stable."
>>6366348There doesn't look to be any Cache on 2-1, where you are currently located, Gambler. If you move to 3-1 though, there is still one unsalvaged Cache.
Rolled 1 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>Civvies? Fuck em, should have had mechs if they wanted to live."There ain't shit here! No scraps, no scrap, fuckin ell, did I board a shuttle to a petting zoo?">Scout current zone (3-3)>Salvage anything you find
>>6366414"Yea, vague promises of support and 'warm fuzzies' don't buy me nice things, Scar... hope you're right, though.">>6366419"Might wanna give your sensors a few love taps, Kanch. I'm in 2-2 and I smell a big, juicy cache lying around--got a nose for valuable stuff, y'know."
>>6366462"Time will tell, Gambler." "We might be bested by other mercenaries, the plague could take us, or our enemies might realize what we truly are before we even have the chance to return to our former strength. What little help this people would give us would not matter at that point, we would be corpses and wrecks left upon the red sands of our home.""Still, i feel a chance is ahead of us to be seized. If our leader can use it, and if we do not fail. Then, the help of those people no matter how small might balance the scale in our favor."
>>6366290>RESCUE. [-12 MU]
>>6366394"I can't have you pawning off my anime girl figures man, they've got too much of an emotional value.">>6366400"Where's everyone's fighting spirit? It'll be good training for when we inevitably have to fight a building-sized mech!""If that's how it'll be, I guess I'd better suck it up and make sure to pick a frame that doesn't blow to bits when it's grazed by gunship fire next time. I'm gonna let off some steam by blowing shit up on the way out."
>>6366414"Hear that Scarab? That's the sound of me grumbling again. I distinctly remember you saying that shit last time. 'Oh, don't worry Swallow! Regolith corp is known good actor in the construction sector, it's totally a good idea to rent out our heavy mechs to them? Oh, what's that? Martian regolith ain't the same as lunar regolith, and their entire expansion plan went up in flames, so they are recouping their losses by selling our heavies on the sly? They have their reputation to think of Swallow! I'm sure ThEy'Ll RePaY uS.' Now we're stuck with lights! Screwed yourselves there, huh?! At least I'm free as a bird in my Lancer."
>>6366491"Riiight... as long as all of those other horrible and very probable things you just listed don't happen, we'll be right as rain! Me and my love of underdog stories...">>6366585"You WOUND me, Ruin! Pawning off your lady figurines? I'd never! Totally unrelated, but do you keep them in their original packaging, by chance? In cases, maybe? What animes we talkin' here? Not that I'd know any of the names, of course!">>6366680"I totally left a pair of sunglasses in my old mech, too. Didn't even get a chance to clean it out before the Corpos bagged everything up..."
Your pilots spent the last, frantic hour of your allotted time salvaging whatever they could find from the facility. The yield is passable by your standards. While you find no more schematics, there was more than enough mid-grade industrial material and recoverable technology to make the affair profitable. It was also enough to cover the substantial amount of resources you had sunk into evacuating the civilian onto their own pressurized salvage carryall. They had reacted to the offer in disbelief before accepting it with almost indecent haste. Mercenaries, after all, were neither known for generosity or charity. A fair minority of your pilots, admittedly, were in an equal state of disbelief.You meet the blockade deadline by a quarter-hour. As your pilots dock their smoking vanguard units into their dropship bays, you see the telltale red stutter of ranging lasers flickering over the facility outskirts. The blockade constellation would maintain an unblinking watch over the perimeter - ensuring that nothing without quarantine sanction could enter or exit. Minutes after leaving atmospherel you see a thin lance of ruby light flash through the clouds like distant lightning - representing a mercenary or contractor who had failed to give the blockade deadline the respect it was due.The journey back to your transport ship takes several hours. You confirm contract completion with both of your clients. The pale MIRAI representative smiles blandly through the video feed as she congratulates you, offering you discounts on mass augmentation packages that she knew you could not afford. She then asks you an expected question:"Our orbital observation unit detected significant salvage activity around the civilian bunker, which was unexpected given our productive conversation."In response, you provide a non answer: "We chose to perform salvage operations in accordance with our contractual salvage rights.""Of course." She answers, bringing an abrupt end to the conversation. The second client simply transfers the compensation sum to your account after verifying the scouting data - showing little to no interest in the fact that their contract had changed hands entirely.It takes more several days for your transport to dock with the orbital station holding the local NEST branch. As a complete newcomer, you are afforded the lowest docking and boarding priority. You review the financials of your mercenary company, noting that you had earned a fairly significant profit this time around. A combination of luck, you suppose, and an unusually generous contract. As your pilots diffuse through the station - in pursuit of various items, activities, and complaints - you consider the equipment on offer. While corporations always reserved their best equipment for closely affiliated units, there were still plenty of mid-line schematic available for purchase.
--- C O M P A N Y | L E D G E R ---//REVENUE:SALVAGE: 6+10+1+7+16+6+6+[6+2+8+16+2+6+2] = 94 MUCONTRACT 1 - MIRAI GENETICS IO 10488126: 50 MUCONTRACT 2 - UNKNOWN CLIENT IO ########: 25 MUTOTAL: 169 MU//COSTS:CIVILIAN TRANSPORT: -12 MUVANGUARD REPAIR: REPAIR, STANDARD: 3 x 2 MU = -6 MU REPAIR, CRIPPLED: 2 x 3 MU = -6 MUFUEL/AMMUNITION/TRAN: 15 x 1 MU = -15 MUTOTAL: -39//BUDGET: 130 MU//SALVAGE INVENTORY:SCHEMATIC - MISSILE/6-CELL-MICROSCHEMATIC - TGT/TATTLESCHEMATIC - CORE/DUELIST SAMPLE - PLAGUE MODULEOTHER - CIVILIAN x 71
--- N E S T | S H O P ---//BUDGET: 130 MU//CORE> CORE/BREAKER. [120 MU] [GDM HVY INDUSTRIES]. Tank frame. Very high HP/LOAD. Evasion penalty. Cannot perform combat and movement actions on the same turn.//FCS> FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]//BACK> GL/RAIDEN. Grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [45 MU] [GCC INT]> PLS/ARSENIC. Light plasma projector. Adds [LIGHT] tag on impact. Cooldown [35 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]> MSL/YELLOWSTONE. Cruise missile launcher. 2 uses. [35 MU] [GCC INT]> SHLD/PARA. Medium shield, evasion penalty. [30 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]> FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]//ARM> LAS/ANTARES. Standard laser rifle. Weight efficient. Cooldown. [35 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]> BZK/IRIDIUM. Light grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [30 MU] [GCC INT]> RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]> SG/HALD. Shotgun. Multipurpose, light bonus. [35 MU] [GDM HVY INDUSTRIES]> PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]> LASW/CENTAURI. Lightweight laser blade. Cooldown. [18 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]//UPGRADE> NONE AVAILABLE //PILOT> AUG/FOVEAL CLARIFICATION. Scouting rolls are now 1d7. [130 MU] [MIRAI GENETICS]> AUG/AXONAL HYPERTROPHY. +1 to all hit rolls. [600 MU] [MIRAI GENETICS]> AUG/CORTICAL PRUNING. +1 to all hit rolls. [1200 MU] [MIRAI GENETICS][For this vote, I will probably rank individual items by the total number of votes received and purchase from the top down.]
On that note, this will probably be the last update until Saturday/Sunday since I'm starting on inpatient L/D so very unlikely I'll have time to update.
>>6366833> FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]"For the Ishmael users, for now. For the duelist cores too, once we pick up some proper melee weapons."> PLS/ARSENIC. Light plasma projector. Adds [LIGHT] tag on impact. Cooldown [35 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]"I insist. One hit and suddenly the rest of the company is doing effective damage to heavies, or armoured turrets."> PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]"For the duelist cores. More reliable than a laser blade."> BZK/IRIDIUM. Light grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [30 MU] [GCC INT]"Sounds deadly. And I'm sure some of us like to gamble on luck. Wouldn't be opposed to dropping the Iridium and Pulsar for the Essen and Centauri though. Since we are lack in ranged weapons effective against heavies, short of humping it with a cannon. It would allow heavy hunters to specialize properly, for less weight. The Centauri is just a budget choice."
>>6366833"Hmph, standard Corpo. Lure you in with the fancy crap they know you can't afford."> FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]For the new core>FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]Can't go wrong with the basics> RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]More punch> SG/HALD. Shotgun. Multipurpose, light bonus. [35 MU] [GDM HVY INDUSTRIES]For skeet shooting> PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]A classic.
>>6366833As tempting as the tank frame is, we've gotten good use out of our present frames as is.>//FCS>FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]>//BACK> MSL/YELLOWSTONE. Cruise missile launcher. 2 uses. [35 MU] [GCC INT]> FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]An emergency boost, that can be used on demand, is very beneficial. Especially for light units that can't eat the hit. Meanwhile a cruise missile launcher reads to me as "doesn't have to move to the node to help." Also very useful to have on hand if more dice are needed.As neat as the Arsenic is, I just like the cruise missiles more.>//ARM> PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]We got the new frame for melee, may as well spoil it a bit.
>>6366833> FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]"not my cup of tea, but some of my team prefer to hit mechs with giant toothpicks, so let's give them a little help"> PLS/ARSENIC. Light plasma projector. Adds [LIGHT] tag on impact. Cooldown [35 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]"now this might be a crazy opinion but I don't think taking a weapon that in two shots becomes scrap is a good financial use of our money. the laser pointer on the other hand would be useful on are heavy hitters"> FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]"honestly the best thing on here" PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]"are melee crew need all the help they can get"> RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]"please team PLEAASE can I have it I'll give you my next salvage please"
>>6366833> GL/RAIDEN. Grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [45 MU] [GCC INT]> FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]I just want these two. I'd get the Essen as well, but I don't want to break the bank. It's a good idea to have MU left over.
>>6366680"I can't deny that did not go well that time, it wasn't our best decision. But i think we can avoid something similar again, or at least not to the level of such disaster.">>6366680*Scarab simply hums before giving radio silence*>>6366833"What STONEFISH has found with that PRISTINE DUELIST VANGUARD UNIT and the related schematics is of great use.">FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]"Perfect for our pilots that prefer close quarters, and if we can make some of those VANGUARD UNIT...">BZK/IRIDIUM. Light grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [30 MU] [GCC INT]"A good weapon.">PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]"Powerful">RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]"I admit i might need something else than the MINIEXs i use, i could probably just swap them with some EXTEN-R but the ESSEN...">>6366834Thanks for telling us. Observer a few questions, will there be two other "phases" after the market before the next mission ? Assembly for change our loadout, if we can. And then contracts. Or i am wrong ? Also does loadout/core, change/creation require MU ?
>>6366878>>6366702The hum is meant for this post of course...
>>6366833> BZK/IRIDIUM. Light grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [30 MU] [GCC INT]> RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]> SG/HALD. Shotgun. Multipurpose, light bonus. [35 MU] [GDM HVY INDUSTRIES]> PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]As much as I love my pile bunker, not all of us have the… constitution… to get into close range combat with a heavy opponent. These arm weapons should fill out a lot of gaps in our arsenal without breaking the bank.As for the shotgun… please, I am begging you. I am so fucking bad at hitting fast targets.
>>6366839Man, no one has the weight free to lug around that chunky bitch. We ain’t humping shit with that cannon. I’m with you on needing that rifle.
>>6366832>130 MU"That's it--I'm harvesting livers.">>6366833"Oh-ho! That's the COMMUNAL BUDGET, ey? Harvesting postponed. I LOVE the sound of a paycheck in the morning~but cripes, even the individal check's pretty stingy! This'll be gone in less than a week!"> FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]> RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]> PLS/ARSENIC. Light plasma projector. Adds [LIGHT] tag on impact. Cooldown [35 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]> SG/HALD. Shotgun. Multipurpose, light bonus. [35 MU] [GDM HVY INDUSTRIES]"Here's my picks since they're on bossman's dime. And might I also suggest a pool table again? Gonna go stir-crazy here.">>6366834Thanks for running so far! Love all the work and effort you're putting into it even being as busy as you are.>>6366839"WHOSAIDGAMBLE">>6366851"Next salvage, ey? Can I get that in writing, Pils? My vote was totally the deciding factor, you know.">>6366924"I'd be happy to sling a few pointers your way, Ogre! We can hit the range later... and yes, I accept all major payment apps!"
>>6366941Only if you take my lessons in how to throw a good haymaker. Thousands of years of warfare, and yet punching someone in the face is still viable.
>>6366833> GL/RAIDEN. Grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [45 MU] [GCC INT]> BZK/IRIDIUM. Light grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [30 MU] [GCC INT]"I need more explosive ordinance to do my job."> RFL/ESSEN. Heavy rifle. Multipurpose, heavy bonus. [35 MU] [BFA FD]"The light rifles are alright, but I wouldn't mind the extra stopping power.""I'd have picked that Breaker core, but I can't well spread devastation at one mile per fucking year.""Bit of a selfish selection, but I'm up against all of you melee fighters. You do you, but nothing beats a proper levelling of the battlefield."
>>6366924"Heavy opponents are best dealt with from a safe distance. I say. If I'm slinging heavy ordinance at the fucker, I'd rather not get people pissed at me because they got caught in an explosion... My ass doesn't have enough cash to pay for your repairs, so even if you wanted to shake me down you'd find nothing."
>>6366969I won’t say no to a bit of fire support, more than one way to skin a cat after all!Hey, I’ll even use my shield to body block for you if you cut me in on some salvage.
>>6366833>> PLS/ARSENIC. Light plasma projector. Adds [LIGHT] tag on impact. Cooldown [35 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]Sounds veeery interestin> FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]I wonder what that Duelist frame can pull> LASW/CENTAURI. Lightweight laser blade. Cooldown. [18 MU] [HLT PREC LABS]> PB/PULSAR. Multipurpose pulse blade. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]wonder wonder, what these can pull
This is not an update, but I also wanted to give a chance for everyone to vote/propose a name for the mercenary company (if you would like) and a color scheme. I can't do color schemes for individual mechs since that would be too much work, but I can do a scheme color for everyone if there is 1. very strong agreement and 2. I don't think it looks really bad. > COMPANY NAME> BASE COLOR [Currently white]> HIGHLIGHT COLOR [Currently metallic teal]> GLOW COLOR [Currently pale blue]> COLOR SCHEME>>6366878Yes, there will be additional phases where you can select from a list of contracts with different salvage provisions and (after that) mech assembly if you wish to change your loadout.With the exception of the ammunition/repair costs tabulated at the end of mission, there is no additional MU fee for swapping parts.
>>6366950"You're ON! I usually lead with a knife, but I'll never say no to some FREE CQC Drills! I'll meet ya there--gotta grab my thermos of spicy juice from the barracks.">>6367031BRINGBACKDECALSNah really though I'm down for>BASE: GOLD>HIGHLIGHT: BLACK>GLOW: GOLD
>>6367040For ref
>>6367043Now THAT'S a paint job with some chesthair! Maybe we swap the glow for>GLOW: RED?
>>6367031> COMPANY NAMERED BLACKS> BASE COLOR [Currently white]BLACK> HIGHLIGHT COLOR [Currently metallic teal]RED> GLOW COLOR [Currently pale blue]RED> COLOR SCHEMEBLACK AND RED
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>>6367048awwwwwwwwww yissssss
>>6367031Thanks for the answer !>The Dust Walkers> BASE COLOR [Sand Beige]> HIGHLIGHT COLOR [Steel grey]> GLOW COLOR [Emerald Green]> COLOR SCHEMEBeige and Grey
>>6367031>> COMPANY NAMERUSTED HULKS> BASE COLORDARK REDDISH BROWN> HIGHLIGHT COLORRUST> GLOW COLOREMERALD GREEN> COLOR SCHEMEBrown, red and rust. Martian wasteland.
>>6367031NAME>PraetoriansBASE COLOR>Byzantium PurpleHIGHLIGHT COLOR>Obsidian BlackGLOW>Amber Gold
>>6367040Gambler, you might have a snowball’s chance in hell of out-fighting OR out-drinking me on my absolute worst day.But both at once? Nah, not happening. I gotta give you at least a small chance to win.You show up stone cold sober and we’ll do this like gentlemen. Loser buys the drinks after when we settle that second point afterwards.
>>6367031> COMPANY NAMEIron Angels> BASE COLOR [Currently white]Red like the Martian dirt, we rep our home planet’s colors> HIGHLIGHT COLORBlack or dark brown> GLOW COLOR Green, it stands out from the armor. So they know we’re targeting them. > COLOR SCHEMEI’d like my shield to be green instead of blue.
>>6367031>BASE:HIGHLIGHT:
>>6366878"Have to make mistakes to learn and grow, I suppose.">>6366925"Glad to see someone agrees.">>6366941"I...I-I d-did.">>6367031Company name: Dust Walkers >>6367055With colour schemes like >>6367078 or >>6367057
>>6367074"Chances, huh? You just said the magic word. Callsign's 'Gambler', not 'Chickenshit'... and I'll gladly accept a free drink after the scrap, thanks!"
>>6367096I'll also chip in for 'Dust Walkers' since I forgot to come up with a Company Name. Still on the fence about color schemes.
>>6367031>Dust WalkersI'll 3rd Dust Walkers>>6367078>>6367057Something like these would work. Dark red with darker highlights, and bright glows to offset it.
>>6367096Seconding Dust Walkers
>>6366833>> FCS/SHINKAI. Melee specialist. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]> GL/RAIDEN. Grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [45 MU] [GCC INT]> FLR/FLARES. Single use flares. 1 turn boost to HIT/EVADE, usable after roll. [15 MU] [GENERIC]> BZK/IRIDIUM. Light grenade launcher. Multihit on critical. [30 MU] [GCC INT]
>>6367031Dusk Walkers is a sick ass name>>6367096Agree on the color scheme >>6366941"if we buy the Heavy rifle, I Pillow, will relinquish any schematics. or Salvage that I may collect on the next mission go into joint ownership of Gambler, Ruin, Ogre, and Scarab."
>>6367133"That's something you love to hear! Well, sharing with Gambler seems like kind of a terrible plan, but I can probably work out some kind of scheme..."
Rolled 3 (1d20)>>6367102Alright, that does it. Enough shit talking from you, it’s time for the Gambler to daw a dead man’s hand.Have at thee![Im just doing best of 1D20 cause I have no better ideas]
>>6367171[FUCK]
Rolled 9 (1d20)>>6367171
>>6367171>>6367172"Score one for all the snowballs in hell... Up an' attem', big guy. You owe me a drink.">ACTION: HELP UP"For what it's worth, you hit like a brick, Og. I've just never been much of a gentleman, is all."Drew this a few days ago but didn't wanna be the first person to post dumb Merc Pics. Oh well!>>6367133"Ordinarily I don't share, but I'll take partial over nothing any day.">>6367137"Know what a worse plan is? Saying that about me in earshot, Ru."
>>6367241(Oh no she's cute!)"What, would you rather I talk shit behind your back? Full of surprises, aren't ya?"
>>6367096"Agreed.">>6367096>>6367031i am of the same mind of Swallow for colour schemes, so i will change from the one i proposed to push for Ogre one and the other guy one. Name... yeah Dust Walkers sound cool. I was thinking of something "mercenary" but with the vibe that evokes something else behind it. Which is what we are...>>6367133"We are definitely buying it then.">>6367241nice work!
>>6367241“Gah, fine… who the hell taught you how to sweep a leg like that? Either way, drinks are on me.”>>6367133“Pick up this bar tab and we’ll call it even, you don’t need to give me any salvage. I’m an easy man to bribe, a beer or two or seven is more than enough for me.”
>>6367241 I’m no artist myself, so here’s a picture of how I imagine Ogre. Yes, it’s Rory Swann from StarCraft.
>>6367057Actually, now that I think about it, KNIGHTS OF CYDONIA could be an even better company name. Geographically correct song reference.
>>6367391Shit he's right, that would be perfect as well.
>>6367310"Good point and well-made. And you have no idea.">>6367368"A magician never reveals their tricks!">>6367369THE GOAT>>6367391I can get behind this, yea!>>6367031>KNIGHTS OF CYDONIA
Voting for the Dusk Walkers name. Not dust!
>>6367241"Having the ol' fisticuffs on a bet again, Gambler? At least yer winning this time.">>6367391"I think I like that. But the word 'knight' is awful generous to describe us, yeah?"
>>6367391I poured over Martian geographic websites to find something better but I got nothing.We are the Knights of Cydonia. The red dust clings to our boots and our machines alike, our homeland will follow us to the galaxy’s edge!
I drew my design for Stonefish >>6367241>>6367428Very based and drawpilled...
>>6367428>>6367435HELL yea, the team's slowly coming together! Visually, at least! Both armor designs look awesome--I like the idea that everyone's a different 'flavor' of space merc. Gives them all character!>>6367428"Hey, he started it! Not my fault everyone wants to buy me drinks! It's a curse, really.">>6367431"I looked up some Mars facts too, but this great ad popped up for a comet casino and I got distracted. The place only comes to this solar system once every fifty years or so... and they've got an ice spa and frost bath treatments too--can you believe it!? Hope it's here in time for my birthday."
>>6367391while I like the name Knights Of Cydonia, i don't feel like the crew really fit the knight description. considering I only agreed to save those civies because I new we could make up the lost, if we couldn't do that I would of recommended termination as a mercy. but as a PR move it will give us more jobs because it will give us the illusion on being noble.
>>6367817 We don’t really know anything about our guys yet. It all depends on how we play it from here. The name could be ironic, or it could be genuine.
>>6367817>>6367949We roam around in armor and fight--that's two out of three requirements and the whole 'being chivalrous' thing isn't even required if you wanna be a black knight or something! Time shall tell if we're knightly or not, but we're more than half way there, right?
//FCS> FCS/SHINKAI. IIIII II 7//BACK> GL/RAIDEN. III 3> PLS/ARSENIC. IIII 4> MSL/YELLOWSTONE. I 1> SHLD/PARA. > FLR/FLARES. IIIII I 6//ARM> LAS/ANTARES. > BZK/IRIDIUM. IIIII 5> RFL/ESSEN. IIIII I 6> SG/HALD. III 3> PB/PULSAR. IIIII I 6> LASW/CENTAURI. I 1//PURCHASE ORDER:> FCS/SHINKAI. [40 MU] [SHIN-RAI]> FLR/FLARES. [15 MU] [GENERIC]> PB/PULSAR. [25 MU] [SHIN-RAI]> RFL/ESSEN. [35 MU] [BFA FD]TOTAL: 115 MU REMAINING: 15 MUYou spend the majority of your funds on new hardware for your company, focusing on flexibility over raw power. Within hours, the vague impression of new vanguard frames and weapons begin coalescing in the autofabricator vats aboard your docked transport. As your pilots enjoy the modest luxuries of orbital shore leave, you approach the NEST representative to formally register your company as a free mercenary unit. It was something of a perfunctory gesture in the Martian quarantine zone, but there were contract benefits attached to NEST-certified ID and a traceable reputation. The NEST branch office is filled with a faint floral scent that you do not recognize. The representative flips through your registration paperwork, his glittering ocular implants flickering through your pilots biometric identifiers with practiced ease. His gaze lingers on your plugsuit. "A former martian unit," he says neutrally. "Did you desert?""No." You respond blankly. "There was nothing to desert."He shrugs. "Merely a question."A sliver of iridescent plastic flashes in his metal rimmed hands. "Dust Walkers. Fitting. Please accept both our sincere condolences for your planet and our preemptive congratulations for your future fortune."A flash of metal. The registration card appears between your fingers.
--- C O N T R A C T | S E L E C T ---> SUBLEVEL EXPLORATION. [GCC INT]. "We have an open contract to explore a quarantined SUPPLY DEPOT SUBLEVEL north of Noctis highlands and perform supply recovery, formerly belonging to GCC-INT. Low risk." BASE PAY: [100MU], 50% SALVAGE SHARE> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE"> PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN." > PLAGUE SALVAGE. [###CLIENT UNKNOWN##]. "We are interested in studying a TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT that has breached a temporary gap in the tharsis quarantine line. Reach the target before it is destroyed by the closure authority, and perform neutralization/sample recovery. [150 MU], 50% SALVAGE SHARE."
//VANGUARD ASSEMBLY OPTIONS:/CORE:>CORE/DUELIST. [ LOAD LIMIT: 3 | ARM SLOTS ONLY | HP: 1 | INBUILT RADAR + 1 HIT | INBUILT SHIELD NO CRIPPLE PENALTY | DMG TWICE WITH MELEE WEAPON ON HIT].A previous-generation vanguard model optimized for exceptional melee performance. Aggressive weight reduction renders it incompatible with standard modular shoulder/back weapons, compromising flexibility. >CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].An outdated but reliable vanguard model with respectable speed and modest load capacity, produced en-masse by the Martian armed forces. >CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]An outdated but reliable vanguard model with high load and passable armor, produced en-masse by the Martian armed forces.
/ARM R/L: > RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 1 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > PULSE BLADE//PULSAR. [LOAD: 2 | +++ DMG/ALL | - HIT/ALL ]. [R-ARM ONLY]. > PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | +++++ ++ DMG/HEAVY | -- HIT/ALL ] [R-ARM ONLY].
/BACK R/L:> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> MISSILE//6-CELL-MICRO [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | ++ DMG/LIGHT].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> TARGET DESIGNATOR//TATTLE [LOAD: 1 | ON HIT, REDUCE TARGET DC BY 1 FOR ALL PILOTS NEXT TURN] [R-BACK ONLY].> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].> FLARE//DRIVER [LOAD: 1 | SINGLE USE | +++++ EVASIVE +++ HIT FOR ONE TURN]./FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]> FCS/SHINKAI. [3D2 + 1 | NO MELEE HIT PENALTY]
/COLOR:> FACTORY DEFAULT [WHITE/TEAL/BLUE]> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/CALLSIGN>ENTER
A few quick things - I rebalanced some of the weapons. I would have preferred to not do this, but I think it helps with distinguishing different weapon options for this update and for future updates. To summarize:1. Melee weapons now have an innate Malus to hit, [-1 for pulse blade, -2 for pile driver]. To compensate, their damage/weight efficiency as been significantly increased above that of ranged weapons. 2. The weight of the MG has been decreased to 1, since it is too specialized with a single damage type and under-performs at weight 2. This should provide more build options .3. I have updated a few weapon models to make size and color more consistent, specifically the 2-cell missile launcher and the rifle.As always, registration is ongoing so if you want to pick a loadout after the contract is finalized feel free to.
Ah shoot the pulse blade is supposed to also have an extra +1 dmg to light targets sorry.
>>6367428>>6367435>>6367241Also this is beautiful work you guys I'm always blown away by the stuff that gets drowned. >>6367369Rory swann is insanely based
>>6368623Upgrading my hardware.>CALLSIGN GASHADOKURO>CORE/ROOK>ARM L/MINIEX>ARM R/MINIEX>BACK L/2-CELL>BACK R/6-CELL-MICRO>FCS/BML-LR>PAINTJOB/DUSTWALKER STANDARD"Woulda preferred if me mech's head's painted white, but I gotta get a few more kills, I reckon."
>>6368618> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE"Time to shoo away the vultures./COLOR:> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/CORE:>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]/ARM R/L:>R: RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].>L: RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL]./BACK R/L:>R: MISSILE//6-CELL-MICRO [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | ++ DMG/LIGHT].>L: MISSILE//6-CELL-MICRO [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | ++ DMG/LIGHT]./FCS:> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]Though if the TPU is being hunted I'll probably switch back to the cannons and heavy targeting FCS./CALLSIGN>GORGONI figure this is just a formality.
>>6368618> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE""High risk, high reward. Without knowing how many unit we'll be facing, it is difficult to judge the difficulty of the contract, or the payout. But we have the opportunity to salvage schematics from an experienced bunch. Attrition could really bite into our payday though.">>6368619Definitely seems worth picking up the laser sword, so the duelist can have two melee weapons.>>6368623/CORE:>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ]./ARM R/L: > MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 1 | ++ DMG/LIGHT].> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 1 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]./BACK R/L:> MISSILE//6-CELL-MICRO [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | ++ DMG/LIGHT].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY]./FCS:> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]/COLOR:> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/CALLSIGN>Swallow
>>6368618> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI].>>6368623/CALLSIGN > HERMIT/COLOR:> FACTORY DEFAULT [WHITE/TEAL/BLUE]/CORE:> CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]/ARM R/L:> R: HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]> L: RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL]/BACK R/L:> R: RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> L: CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE]/FCS:> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]
>>6368632Please also vote on the contract.
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>>6368646Same as others,>TERMINATION: SHIN-RAI
>>6368618>> PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN."Truly a wonder, in art and weaponry./CORE:>CORE/DUELIST. [ LOAD LIMIT: 3 | ARM SLOTS ONLY | HP: 1 | INBUILT RADAR + 1 HIT | INBUILT SHIELD NO CRIPPLE PENALTY | DMG TWICE WITH MELEE WEAPON ON HIT]./ARM R/L:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | +++++ ++ DMG/HEAVY | -- HIT/ALL ] [R-ARM ONLY]./FCS:> FCS/SHINKAI. [3D2 + 1 | NO MELEE HIT PENALTY]/COLOR:> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/CALLSIGN>Kanchō
>>6368623>>> PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN.""Yeaaaaaaaah, I have a feeling it's the thing we woke up. Well, time to clean up the mess we made. At least it pays well.">CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 1 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | +++++ ++ DMG/HEAVY | -- HIT/ALL ] [R-ARM ONLY].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> FCS/SHINKAI. [3D2 + 1 | NO MELEE HIT PENALTY]"Alright, lets get up close and personal this time."> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]"The Dream lives on."Interesting lore. Looks like the Martian government collapsed hard, likely cause of the plague. Well, someone has to fight the good fight.
>>6368618>PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN.""This machine must be destroyed. It cannot be allowed to infect the ruins of our home.">>6368623>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]"CORE confirmed">/ARM R/L:"Request for changing Loadout from my two MINIEX. Two ESSEN instead.">HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION>HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION>/BACK R/L"Request for changing the Back of my mech. Take out the MISSILE//2-CELL for a TARGET DESIGNATOR."> TARGET DESIGNATOR//TATTLE [LOAD: 1 | ON HIT, REDUCE TARGET DC BY 1 FOR ALL PILOTS NEXT TURN] [R-BACK ONLY]."Confirming H10-SHELL.">SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY]."Confirming FCS">FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]>COLOR>DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN"Its only right.">CALLSIGN>SCARAB"Confirming my CALLSIGN">>6367369>>6367428>>6367435Wonderful! Makes me want to do it as well. Though I am already working on something.
>>6368676"MOCA's satellites should've turned the TPU to ash. I have a feeling that its miraculous breach in the quarantine line has less to do with us, and everything to do with our mysterious unknown client. If we take MOCA's contract, we should go into the job expecting sudden mercenary intervention, possibly racing us to the target. A fast tempo will be needed, as will a balanced loadout. We don't want to overindex on the TPU and heavy plague units, only to be taken by surprise by unscrupulous mercs."
>>6368623>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]> HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]> HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]> TARGET DESIGNATOR//TATTLE [LOAD: 1 | ON HIT, REDUCE TARGET DC BY 1 FOR ALL PILOTS NEXT TURN] [R-BACK ONLY].> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]“I’m trying something new. Instead of punching fresh corpses again, Papa Ogre is gonna make you all able to hit the broad side of a barn!” No worries about the rebalance QM. That piledriver was stupid OP. > PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN."
>>6368679I swear to God I did not copy you on purpose.I guess we’re the Heavy Hunter dynamic duo now?
>>6368684>COLOR>DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]I feel bad for you younger ones, you never got to see Her glory days. We kill these Plague bastards one at a time and we’ll bring Her back.Sorry, the new paint scheme got me a tad nostalgic. You all made a good choice with these here colors, best in the world… no, best in the whole damn universe.
>>6368618>TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE">>6368623>>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ]./ARM R:>HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]/ARM L:>HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]/BACK R:>RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY]./FCS:>FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]/COLOR:>DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/CALLSIGN>EARTHLINGHeard you guys put your best PR face on last mission. Screw it, no survivors this time.
>>6368618> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE"Merc-on-Merc action, ey?Time to break out the elbow grease... now where'd I leave that damn drill?>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/CALLSIGN:>GAMBLER>>6368627>drownedLooks like this post could use a 'redux'. Seriously though, thanks! I whipped up another thanks to you. Hope you're happy...>>6368632"I'm sure there's a can or two rotting away in CARGO somewhere. Can probably convince one of the Rookies to look for it if they make it back.">>6368642"Just means we gotta ice 'em before they ice us. Same shit, different day.">>6368688"Uh-oh. Og's reminiscing again. Better confirm a mission before he starts blasting those oldies tunes again... Eugh."
>>6368709"Gambler! Battle sister! Just because the plug suit can handle us marinating ourselves on extended missions, doesn't mean it's casual wear for a desert. You're gonna get sand in the ports again, and *then* how shall we battle?"
>>6368724"At-ease, Kanch... I just stick a few wads of gum in the plugs! Cheap, easy, and gives the suit a minty-fresh feeling! Or cinnamon depending on the gum. Sometimes peach."
>>6368705>>6368623Wait, actually, QM, can you FIRE EVERYTHING in your system or it's one armament per turn? I'm trying to see if taking 2 copies of the same gun is a waste.Or do you always FIRE EVERYTHING and bonuses from different guns stack/cancel each other?
>>6368734"And when your connection gets gummed up, who'll have to drag your butt out of the action? Bah! Well, as long as fight that much harder enough beforehand to make up for it."
>>6368686No problem. I suppose we are !
>>6368618> PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN.""Easy target, easy cash. What more can a man ask for?">>6368623//CORE>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]//ARM L> HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]//ARM R> HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]//BACK R> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].//BACK L> MISSILE//6-CELL-MICRO [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | ++ DMG/LIGHT].//FCS> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]"Kind of a generalist outfitting, but with better stopping power. The radar and FCS should make up for the lack of precision on evasive targets. Too bad about the grenade launchers..."//CALLSIGN>RUIN//COLOR> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]"Seems like my red and black design wasn't a hit. Pah! Mercs have no taste, so I shouldn't be surprised.">>6368688"Don't be too sad, pops. I don't really give a shit either way, we're dealt the hand we get and that's that. So long as I get to blow shit up and get paid, glory or patriotism aren't worth shit. Here, I'll share one of my cigs with you. I get the premium shit, so take the time to savour it, alright?">>6368734"The more I get to know you, the more I realize that it's a fucking miracle you're still around. Name checks out, I suppose."
>>6368688"We will. Now the slog to rebuild our strength begins.""Once we have it back, the Boss can lead us to true victory."
>>6368756"I pick the gum OUT before deploying, duh! Callsign's 'GAMBLER', not 'DUMBASS'! Have a little faith in your 'Battle Sister', wouldja, 'Big Bro'?">>6368793"I didn't pick it out of a hat, y'know... and despite the conclusions you might come to based off of my 'bon-vivant' personality and sparkling disposition, this ISN'T my first rodeo!">>6368799"And riches. Don't forget riches."
>>6368801"Well, were it that surviving long enough led more people to share your upbeat demeanor rather than turn into sociopaths, this trade would certainly be a lot more entertaining. I might be a bit rude sometimes, but I'll say you seem like a funny one. Beats my previous crew..."
>>6368801"Of course. Wealth is vital."
>>6368709You don’t get to say anything about my music. I’ve seen the crap you listen to.Now that you got me thinking about it, I’m gonna educate you yunguns about what REAL music sounds like. This one here was one of my granddad’s favorites, good for when I’m in the reminiscing mood… Look at this photograph, every time I look it makes me laugh…
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>>6368801"You're right, right, 'Dumbass' would make for a much worse decal. If we'll ever earn those again, that is. Scratching em off after we lost, I mean, 'became independent', it hurt... But ya know how it is, I gotta worry now. Ain't got time for it on mission!"
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>>6368814"It's not 'crap', it's Astropop! And you barely listened to one song... and you had one earpod in! This is the thanks I get for trying to connect with the older generation... And if you play even a lick of that 'guitaring rock' music I'm gonna seal off my ears with a breach welder!">>6368808"Can't lose your cool when you're down a few chips, Ru... not at the table and not in the cockpit either. You're not outta' the fight til' you've got nothing left to bet."
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>>6368735Welcome and thank you for playing! The latter - you always fire everything and all applicable bonuses are applied. There is no penalty or anything to taking two copies of the same weapon.
>>6368624>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ].> MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 1 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > MG//MINIEX. [LOAD: 1 | ++ DMG/LIGHT]. > RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY].> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]> FACTORY DEFAULT [WHITE/TEAL/BLUE]
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>>6368861Ah, sorry boss, you've got the wrong FCS, I took the BML-LR.Just so we're alright, the +4 only applies against light targets, right..? You probably explained it a whole bunch but I wasn't certain if it's the same as the other weapons since you actually added the +4 in the graphic.>>6368858"Aye, ain't that the truth. Sometimes though, the right burst of emotion at the right time can lead to great results... When you're proper angry at something, it's a hell of a lot easier to point all cannons at it until it's gone!"
>>6368886Oops thanks for the catch!Yes, the +4 is specific to light targets.
>>6368643>>6368650Mind if I change my build one more time? Feel free to pass on updating my sheet, I just want to play a different build./CORE:>CORE/DUELIST. [ LOAD LIMIT: 3 | ARM SLOTS ONLY | HP: 1 | INBUILT RADAR + 1 HIT | INBUILT SHIELD NO CRIPPLE PENALTY | DMG TWICE WITH MELEE WEAPON ON HIT]./ARM R/L:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> PULSE BLADE//PULSAR. [LOAD: 2 | +++ DMG/ALL | - HIT/ALL ]. [R-ARM ONLY]/FCS:> FCS/SHINKAI. [3D2 + 1 | NO MELEE HIT PENALTY]/COLOR:> FACTORY DEFAULT [WHITE/TEAL/BLUE]
>>6368618> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the Martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE"/CORE:>CORE/LANCER. [ LOAD LIMIT: 5 | HP: 1 | ++ EVASIVE ]./ARMS:> HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]/BACK:> TARGET DESIGNATOR//TATTLE [LOAD: 1 | ON HIT, REDUCE TARGET DC BY 1 FOR ALL PILOTS NEXT TURN] [R-BACK ONLY].> SHIELD//HI0-SHELL [LOAD: 2 | + HP] [L-BACK ONLY]./FCS:> FCS/BML-LR [ 1D6 | ++++ HIT/LIGHT ]/COLOR:> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]/Callsign PILLOW"Pillow ready to assist "
>>6368618>> TERMINATION. [SHIN-RAI]. "An EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT has compromised our operations in the martian lowlands. Identify and destroy this unit in-transit, pay per diem. BASE PAY: [40 MU PER TERMINATION], 100% SALVAGE SHARE"> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]>CORE/DUELIST. [ LOAD LIMIT: 3 | ARM SLOTS ONLY | HP: 1 | INBUILT RADAR + 1 HIT | INBUILT SHIELD NO CRIPPLE PENALTY | DMG TWICE WITH MELEE WEAPON ON HIT].> PILE DRIVER//ISHMAEL. [LOAD: 2 | + DMG/ALL | +++++ ++ DMG/HEAVY | -- HIT/ALL ] [R-ARM ONLY].> FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]> RADAR//SEEKER [LOAD: 1 | + SCOUTING | + HIT/ALL] [R-BACK ONLY].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE]./CALLSIGN>STONEFISH"But you already knew this, didn't you?"
>>6368679Thanks man, hope to see what you come up with!!!
>>6368688"Yeesh...old guy's gettin' sentimental. I swear if I hear tears...">>6368705"Decided to show up for this one, ey?">>6368709"Same as always, yeah. Though you don't seem to be gambling today.">>6368793"You're a real artist Ruin, but it's more than just heritage, it blends in real nice."
>>6368919"Camo's useless when I'm blowing them up to high heaven... But I'll take the compliment! You'd better back me up next time, eh? I won't forget!"
>>6368922"Sure, sure. Gotta live that long first though!"
>>6368622>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]ARM R: RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].ARM L: HEAVY RIFLE//ESSEN. [LOAD: 2 | ++ DMG/ALL | + HIT/HEAVY | - EVASION]> MISSILE//2-CELL [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> CANNON//DRIVER [LOAD: 3 | +++ DMG/ALL | - EVASIVE].>FCS/BML-CL> DUSTWALKER STANDARD [RUST/DARKGREY/GREEN]>CHYORNIJ>>6368618> PLAGUE EXTERMINATION. [### OFFICIAL - MOCA/MARTIAN ORBITAL CLOSURE AUTHORITY###]. "A PLAGUE CONTAMINATED TERRAIN PROCESSOR UNIT has breached a temporary gap in the Tharsis quarantine line. Priority payment for rapid termination. [450 MU], PRIMARY TARGET SALVAGE FORBIDDEN."
>>6368919"Heyyyy, good point there, Swal... don't worry--I'll think something up once the bossman's confirmed our mission. Keeps the workplace lively, y'know?"
>>6368898Of course!
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>>6368912Sorry dude you're above the load limit and the DUELIST frame doesn't have back slots.
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PLAGUE EXTERMINATION:6TERMINATION:8The SHIN-RAI representative speaks through a blank, brushed-steel mask. His voice buzzes fainly as he delivers your briefing. "The GCC-affiliated mercenary group CHRYSANTHEMUM RED has inflicted considerable [damage/dishonor] to SHIN-RAI terrestrial assets. SHIN-RAI requires immediate [termination/neutralization/disarticulation] of this hostile asset."You stare at the glowing pinpricks that served as his eyes."Disposition?""CHRYSANTHEMUM RED is an EXPERIENCED MERCENARY UNIT, with a [rating/honor/worth] that exceeds your mercenary unit by a significant margin," the representative replies. "Their force composition relies on a contingent of HEAVY TANK FRAMES supported by LIGHT SCREENING ELEMENTS. Outside of their two lead units, their piloting abilities are unremarkable."He pauses briefly. "You have two [options/possibilities]. One is to ambush their force in-transit through the canyon fields, which is will likely catch them unaware. The other is to attack during one of their supply raids. You will face an intact enemy, but SHIN-RAI will be able to offer additional armed support.>AMBUSH - PASS. >ATTACK - DEPOT. [BTW assembly is still open]
>>6369003>ATTACK - DEPOT"If we're undersized and outgunned, I fear that we'll get our asses kicked the moment they get back into formation. Additional firepower and the opportunity to steal their salvage? Sounds like a good fuckin' deal."
>>6369003>ATTACK - DEPOT.I don’t love meeting these guys in open ground. Fire support also sounds nice… provided we can trust gridle-face over there not to shoot us in the back.
>>6369003"CHRYSANTHEMUM RED... rings a bell, but I couldn't tell ya which one it is. DEPOT sounds like the safer bet with the support, but they'll have a plan for that attack... and if they're halfway as experienced as our employer claims them to be, these guys'll definitely be expecting SHIN-RAI to up their game, and that means they'll be expecting us.We ambush 'em out in the PASS and we'll control the battlefield--won't control the possibility of getting ventilated, of course, but catching them scattered and surprised might just be the edge we need to really thrash 'em.">AMBUSH - PASS>QUESTIONS!"What do we know about these two leads?""Canyon Fields... Are we talking narrow passages? Cliffside Trails?">>6368919"Oh, and one more thing: since this contract's gonna be a turkey shoot regardless of which route we take, why not make things a little more... interesting? Buy-In's ten credits each (not from our communal fund, of course)--highest killcount gets a lil' present bought with the pool. Booze, music, a pretty lamp... prize is winner's choice!Lemme know what you think before launch. Oh, and don't worry--there's no shame in sitting out! Heheh~"
>>6368963>>CORE/ROOK. [ LOAD LIMIT: 7 | HP: 2 ]
>>6369003>>ATTACK - DEPOT.
>>6369003>AMBUSH - PASS."The best kind of fight's one the other guy ain't ready for. That an' we don't catch no one else in the crossfire. And think about it. Their star frames are tanks. Place like a canyon's about as bad for 'em as bein' stuck in Little Deimos without a breather.">>6369022"Make that ten a hundred and I'll bite."
>>6369003"How does this affect our contract terms as to terminations if both Shin-Rai and Duster Walkers contribute to a kill? Salvage share is still 100% for us if we choose to fight at the depot?">ATTACK - DEPOT. "Tentative choice. Sounds like we're undergunned. Seems like firepower, skill, and staying power will matter more than positioning and defeat in detail.">>6369022"You're on Gambler! I'll take your money any day of the week! Easiest money of my life."
>>6369003>ATTACK - DEPOT."as much as I dislike the fact that they will most likely claim any salvage as there's, I am more then happy to have more body's soaking the enemy"
>>6369003>ATTACK - DEPOT. "No use in salvage if you're dead."
>>6369003>ATTACK - DEPOT. "The Heavy tank frames sound like my kind of tussle, but getting overwhelmed and stalled by the light screeners sounds like a right pain. Taking em from both sides sounds like a plan.">>6369022"I'll take that bet! Been a while since we had the good chow."
>>6369003>AMBUSH - PASS."SHIN-RAI armed support. Key words. I have doubts that this CHRYSANTHEMUM RED mercs will attack a supply depot with a visible upsized garrison.""It is quite likely, SHIN-RAI will maintain a standard garrison there instead. This will ensure the CHRYSANTHEMUM RED raid is committed. That they don't suspect. They have no reason to go with their raid otherwise. Once the raid starts SHIN-RAI will tell us to move and go on the counter attack. Both us and their armed support, would be likely concealed and away from the depot.""Strategically, at that point, deploying SHIN-RAI armed support would be an excellent move. Fight the enemy from three points : the SHIN-RAI depot garrison, Us the Dust Walkers force, and the SHIN-RAI armed support. It would ensure a full defeat of CHRYSANTHEMUM RED, and deny them retreat.""But this is not our military. None of SHIN-RAI forces have reason to fully coordinate or support us. Maybe they wish to see if we can inflict some damage before deploying, or they wish to see us bleed. Corpo-scum.""The canyon doesn't give us any SHIN-RAI forces working with us. But we fundamentally have the advantage of terrain and surprise, over CHRYSANTHEMUM RED. If we can kill their back and their front, we choke them inside the canyon temporarily. Enough chaos and death, to deliver a direct blow to their two leaders. Then its a clean up.">QUESTION"Boss, how much explosive ordinance did we take from our unit quartermaster during the fall ? If we have still any of those C-20 charges this could be a great use of them. A sudden rock slide can be brutal in a canyon of Mars, as all of us know.">>6369022"Its possible this group are martian kin. Perhaps even like us, military. We are about to discover it. Our victory remains imperative, regardless of what they are.""I will entertain your idea Gambler. Consider mine added to the pool."
>>6369099The tanks are nothing! Between these new rifles and targeting systems between us, we practically can’t miss!>>6368965New guy, you hang with Scarab and I. That cannon of yours would be quite the asset for us to spot for.If the other guys keep us screened we’ll be fine.
>>6369003>>AMBUSH - PASS.Unsure how useful the corpo meatshields would be, since in this system the enemies don't really "attack", you just hurt yourself by failing your attacks.
>>6369026"Ha-HA! I hoped you would say that, Gor! I'll see that bet if the other chumps will! And yea, I agree--treading through a narrow canyon's hard enough without it raining bullets around your rig. Hell, I figure we walk the canyon rim, find a big rock, plop it right onto their wagon trail--boom. Easy money.">>6369035"Famous last words~""And yea, that's a good point. How do we know these Corpo Cowboys aren't gonna snag our salvage? Way I see it, they're hiring us for a reason. I earn my pay, thank you very much!">>6369095"Thanks to Gorgon the winner'll be eating the good noodles, I think... my condolences in advance to the losers, though...">>6369099"See, Scarab's talking sense! I say we trim these flowers before they're delivered! Doesn't matter if they're old pals or new strangers--they ain't gonna hold back and neither should we... think of the betting pool!">>6369137"Just be ready to kill your Comms system when Og starts singing..."
>>6369022"My common sense tells me it's a terrible idea, but... Whatever, I'm in. Don't make me pick up your broken mechs if you get greedy, got it? Let big bro Ruin show you how you handle a bunch of uppity mercs."
>>6368918It will take a while, but it will arrive !>>6369137"I hope they are Ogre. We cannot afford a setback now. Fortunately, even with our registration in the Nest, these mercenaries will not know who we are. And neither what we are capable of.">>6369190"Not one left."
>DEPOT: 7>PASS: 4You decide to take the second offer, which seemed unusually generous given the circumstances. You had assumed that the representative would have - at the very least - pressured you to relinquish a portion of your compensation or salvage share in exchange for his company's support. But that unpleasant conversation fails to materialize. The SHIN-RAI representative simply bows slightly before he leaves, acting as if you had already done his company a great favor. You spend the next two days holding your company dropship in a suborbital slot, waiting for your target to appear. As the faint sun crawls past the solar terminator line, the representative forwards a live video feed. You watch as a squadron of carryall units descend through the thin Martian atmosphere, each carrying a half-kiloton of assorted weaponry and ablative armor. The tank units flare their boosters as they descend, crashing into the lowland dunes with towering plumes of toxic dust."CHRYSANTHEMUM RED has made contact with our outer defenses." intones the representative, pointlessly. Everyone in your company could already see the dense shoals of laser and autocannon fire stitching through the Martian dusk. "Engage your forces as appropriate, mercenary. SHIN-RAI will follow your lead.">COMMIT NOW. You have an opportunity to sandwich the incoming force between the supply depot defenses and your drop point.>COMMIT LATER. Wait until they advance inside the supply depot, which may mitigate a portion of their ranged advantage.
>>6369447>COMMIT NOW. You have an opportunity to sandwich the incoming force between the supply depot defenses and your drop point.Attack them from both sides and deny them cover. Good luck finding a rock to hide behind, assholes!
>>6369003Man, all the employers on Mars are so fucking weird>>6369447Considering the way company rep acts, those guys are crazy powerful. I'm not sure what their "ranged advantage" means mechanically. Do they gain a [EVASION] tag if we let them inside the depot?Either way, we brought a ton of heavy rifles, we should be able to light them up like crazy, since those are definitely [HEAVY].>>COMMIT NOW. You have an opportunity to sandwich the incoming force between the supply depot defenses and your drop point.>>6369451Those fat fucks outrange, outweigh and out-caliber us, pretty sure open wasteland only benefits them. Unless we can swarm them it is. Everyone brought +HEAVY?
>>6369447>>COMMIT NOW. You have an opportunity to sandwich the incoming force between the supply depot defenses and your drop point.
>>6369447>COMMIT NOW. You have an opportunity to sandwich the incoming force between the supply depot defenses and your drop point."That's it? no fighting over scraps, no negotiation, no whining about contractual obligations? Something stinks about this job. Sooner we dust these treadheads the better... and keep an eye peeled on those Supply Depot Defenses."
>>6369447>>COMMIT NOW"applying force now will be advantages to us, but be advise I'll be tagging priority targets. If any of you need a target tagged my comms are open"
>>6369447>4 heavy laser rifles>6 giant missile racksClosing the distance is gonna be interesting that's for sure.
>>6369003"Tanklegs supported by light units eh? I can take care of the light blokes, someone else take care of the treaded toffs.">AMBUSH - PASS
>>6369447>COMMIT NOW"Here they come, those wankers, into their graves."
>>6369447>COMMIT LATER. Wait until they advance inside the supply depot, which may mitigate a portion of their ranged advantage."Let them attrit themselves and commit to the attack. Going in now means facing heavy weapons on sand dunes, nowhere for our light frames to dodge. They could turn and destroy us, let the lasers and autocannons attenuate as they rush and intermix with us, hampering targetting for the corpos."Tired tonight? Or just lewd thoughts?
>>6369447"As i expected from my analysis. SHIN-RAI made the depot a proper soft target, so that CHRYSANTHEMUM RED would bite it.""The next step is to logically attack with the Dust Walkers force and the SHIN-RAI armed support, while the garrison and defenses ties our foe down. But it feels .... just too convenient for us no ?" "Either the SHIN-RAI representative has a solid military mind, and truly wants CHRYSANTHEMUM RED fully destroyed or there is something wrong. Corporations usually only have in minds costs and profits, military coordination and strategy is often secondary in their thinking.">COMMIT LATER."Let's wait. For now.""Someone, remind our dropship pilot to keep an eye out for any SHIN-RAI AA defenses"
>>6369447>>6369463Yea, you know what? SWAP>COMMIT NOWto>COMMIT LATER
>>6369447>COMMIT LATER. Wait until they advance inside the supply depot, which may mitigate a portion of their ranged advantage."As much as I'd like to have them sandwiched, I'm REALLY not feeling our employers this time around... Argh, blowing up that land processor sounds like easy pickings now."
>>6369447>COMMIT LATER. Wait until they advance inside the supply depot, which may mitigate a portion of their ranged advantage."This smells like fish. I don't like fish."
Apologies all I had a pretty long day and need to get up early tomorrow, so no update today - will try my best tomorrow but our service hours got increased a bit this week. (My block next week will be a lot better though)
>>6369844No problem at all, bossman. Take care of yourself, okay? We'll be here when you're ready!
>>6368918Took a while, but it's now here. I took some inspiration from anything you guys said to personalize each call sign a bit. I hope it's appreciated!Doing from A9 to A16, it will take me a while, but they will also arrive. Then I think I will try to make Scarab.
>>6371020Unfathomably based.
>>6371020Incredible work. Can't wait to see the others.
>>6371020Cool! Are you the guy who made a bunch of fanart for the 2nd primarch quest? I think I recognise the style
>>6371029>>6371031thk!>>6371033yeah!
>>6371020Holy cow, Scarab, these look AMAZING! Love all the little details you threw into each patch!
>>6371020Whoaaa those are cool as fuck. Even for Kancho whose name is pretty silly, they all look rad!!
>>6371020Sweet
>>6371020Insanely cool, man!!!Really nice attention to detail!!! Can't wait to see the rest!!!
>>6371020If mine looks half this good then I’ll be happy.
>>6371020Ok that is metal as hell man. I love it.
>>6371020so cool!!!
>>6371020amazing work
>>6371020Holy shit, this is hella cool! Excellent stuff!
Genuine apologies for the delay everyone. My two weeks of inpatient l&d have finished, and my next rotation should be significantly less busy. Daily updates will return tomorrow. In the meantime, please have these images of the combat drop. >>6371020Holy shit this has to be some of the most beautiful fanart that I have ever seen - I'm incredibly flattered that you took the time to make this. The emblems are wonderfully detailed, and I'm amazed at how much thought and careful attention you put into making them seem meaningful. Genuinely made my day after finishing a super busy week. Thank you anon - if you ever have a specific idea for a mech frame or a weapon you want modeled, I will gladly do it.
Thanks everyone ! Very appreciated. >>6371924Its no problem, i was thinking you were occupied with work. It's standard for most QMs in qst if you don't see them for a while.Thanks ! While i had something in mind at first, i would not have thought of commiting to making this image (and the next one), if the other players didn't start making something of their own. Your 3D models where also quite inspiring to see for me (i did see some of the models you made in others quest and they are also very nice). I am very glad and satisfied, you and the others received the emblems so well. I am flattered.>if you ever have a specific idea for a mech frame or a weapon you want modeled, I will gladly do it.Hmm I'll think of something. You already provide a feast for the eyes to see with the war gear and mechs we have, it will be difficult. Maybe a long range gauss rifle or an heavy plasma cannon ? I will return on this topic and provide you with a proper idea.With that aside, a few quick questions : have you thought of a symbol for the "Dust Walkers" (i had some in my mind but I decided to wait first) ? And how do you see the "Boss"/Leader (i think of a grizzled look, maybe with a unorthodox haircut. I don't think I will try my hand at making him. Trying to make Scarab after the next image will occupy me already XD) ?>>6371228>>6371245They will arrive and i will make sure they look just has good !
>COMMIT NOWSeveral kilometers behind the line of contact, your dropship plummets down through the towering canyon fields, ventral armor still smoking from the heat of atmospheric reentry. Your mercenary company exits in four-mech lances - making the final descent using their own boosters. They skim low across the flowing dunes, stirring faint contrails of rust-red dust.
As your pilots make their approach, the defense of the depot becomes increasingly tenous. Most of the depot's outer defenses had been brushed aside by CHRYSANTHEMUM RED's armored spearhead. Now, they were battering against the depot's primary defensive line. The defenses here were somewhat heaver - you spot turret emplacements and sporadic fire from a mechanized infantry unit that was horrendously outmached. Judging from the number of burnt wrecks you saw littered by the walls, however, you doubted that the depot walls would hold for more than an hour or two.You hear faint laughter over the local comm-net. "You know - I almost feel bad that we're doing this. It's not fair, really!"A sigh. "But that's not my problem, really - pick a better place to guard next time, or maybe a better employer!"
AVAILABLE NODES://ALPHA (1-1)> SCOUT DC: 4//BETA (1-2)COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1 18HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]>CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-2 18 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]>CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2 32 HP | DC 8 | [HEAVY][EVASIVE]COMM:>CHRYSANTHEMUM RED>ALLIED UNIT [YOU MAY REQUEST ALLIED UNITS TO CONCENTRATE FIRE ON A SPECIFIC TARGET][ATTACKS BY ALLIES WILL AUTORESOLVE USING SPECIFIED HIT DICE]ALLIES:- M. TURRET x3 (1D10 | 2 DMG | 1 HP)- L. TURRET x3 (1D8 | 4 DMG | 2 HP)- MECHANIZED INFANTRY, MERCENARY "SONS OF OLYMPUS" (1D7+3 | 2 DMG | 3 HP)
Rolled 4, 2 + 2 = 8 (2d4 + 2)>>6372343"Ladies and Gentlemercs--start your engines!">MOVE BETA 1-2>ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1
Rolled 6 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6372343>MOVE: NODE //BETA (1-2)"I'm falling on the right. I'm not trophy hunting today, somebody else take the big game. I'll see if I can wipe out whatever squad I look at in one go. Count it all as one big mark.""...that's a lotta them alright. Firing away.">COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1 18HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]>COMM:>CHRYSANTHEMUM RED"CHRYSANTHEMUM RED. TURN AND FACE WORTHY OPPONENTS, IF YOU DESIRE THEM SO MUCH. WE ARE THE DUST WALKERS, AND YOU ARE OUR ENEMY TODAY. OUR WROTH FALLS UPON YOU."
Rolled 2 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6372343>MOVE BETA 1-2>DUAL MINIEX ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1"Let's feast on their marrows, lads n lasses."
Rolled 2, 3 + 5 = 10 (2d4 + 5)>>6372334Damn, the visuals for this quest are incredible>>6372343I don't seem to be in? Well, whatever, I'll probably just die in one turn. Someone's got to, to show how badass the enemies are, right?>MOVE BETA 1-2>ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2No open comms, true mook vibes from me.>>6368857>>6368705Here's my build for reference
Rolled 5 (1d6)>>6372343>MOVE ALPHA(1-1)"moving to unknown.. sector? Sector"
Rolled 4 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6372343>MOVE ALPHA(1-1)>Scout"Let's make sure there's no hidden surprises before we get started. Those evasive units are gonna be a pain in the ass for me. I'd better focus on the light ones."
Rolled 3 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6372343"Tch, can't do much with my loadout right now. Well, I can scout, so better then nothing. Can't shake the feeling something is off about this job...">MOVE ALPHA(1-1)>Scout Alpha(1-1)"Investigating the area. I ain't getting jumped again, even if it is just mercs..."
Rolled 5 + 1 (1d6 + 1)>>6372343>Move and Scout Alpha 1-1"Clearing the approach to their support elements. Stay sharp, they may be holding something in reserve. The heavy in Gamma sector seems particularly heavily armed, wouldn't wanna get hit by 'em, but they should have trouble tracking us."
Rolled 2, 3 + 2 = 7 (2d4 + 2)>>6372343"SHIN-RAI armed support should arrive shortly.""The depot defenses and garrison are has i expected-..... wait they have reinforced them with other mercenaries ? "SONS OF OLYMPUS". It sounds martian.">MOVE BETA 1-2>ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2"Marking the enemy. Opening fire.">COMMS>ALLIED UNIT [YOU MAY REQUEST ALLIED UNITS TO CONCENTRATE FIRE ON A SPECIFIC TARGET]"SHIN-RAI garrison, this is Dust Walker A12, requesting firepower with M. TURRET on CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2. Acknowledge ?"
>>6372343"The probability of armor penetration on 1-2 Heavy is lookin real bad, about a 12.5%. Now on 1-1-1 Heavy though? That's 12.5% to *not* penetrate. I like those odds more, and besides, flank attacks were always my favorite.">Move to 1-1>if loot was scouted by others, Scavenge that.
Rolled 2, 1 + 2 = 5 (2d4 + 2)>>6372343>MOVE BETA 1-2>ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 2Deploy shield and targeting array. Time to dig in for a fight!“Alright you pups, keep those swarms of flies off me and Papa Ogre will make sure that heavy regrets living… 3… 2… 1… SUPPRESSING!!!!”Comm:- L. TURRET x3 (1D8 | 4 DMG | 2 HP)“SHIN-RAI light turret detachment, request targeting of light escort units. Keep them off our backs while we smoke these tanks, will ya?”
Rolled 2, 2, 2 + 2 = 8 (3d2 + 2)>>6372343>MOVE: BETA (1-2)>COMBAT: CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2 32 HP | DC 8 | [HEAVY][EVASIVE]/CORE:>CORE/DUELIST. [ LOAD LIMIT: 3 | ARM SLOTS ONLY | HP: 1 | INBUILT RADAR + 1 HIT | INBUILT SHIELD NO CRIPPLE PENALTY | DMG TWICE WITH MELEE WEAPON ON HIT]./ARM R/L:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> PULSE BLADE//PULSAR. [LOAD: 2 | +++ DMG/ALL | - HIT/ALL ]. [R-ARM ONLY]/FCS:> FCS/SHINKAI. [3D2 + 1 | NO MELEE HIT PENALTY]>>6372494"Belay that order! The escorts are too nible for the L. turrets to hit reliably (1d8 vs DC8). They're better off suppressing Chrysan's support element (DC 6)."
Qm, I have questions about the system again. 1) On my mech card it says my dice is 2d4+2, but in the parts list my FCS just has 2d4 written. Where does +2 comes from?2) Should I have rolled just 2d4+2 instead of adding the bonuses against enemy tags myself? I think if I include the +2 AND the +hit/heavy and +evasion bonuses, then my bonus against their heavies is +7? That'd be pretty crazy. Heavy hunting is what I specifically built the mech for, but damn.
>>6372517>On my mech card it says my dice is 2d4+2, but in the parts list my FCS just has 2d4 written. Where does +2 comes from?Your fcs is listed as (>FCS/BML-CL [ 2D4 | ++ HIT/HEAVY ]), which is 2D4+2 against [Heavy] Targets. The two plus signs are just a +2 bonus. 2) Should I have rolled just 2d4+2 instead of adding the bonuses against enemy tags myself? I think if I include the +2 AND the +hit/heavy and +evasion bonuses, then my bonus against their heavies is +7? That'd be pretty crazy. Heavy hunting is what I specifically built the mech for, but damn.It actually makes it a bit easier for me to resolve turns if you add bonuses to your rolls, but I'm OK either way!The bonus should be: 5 [BASE ROLL] + 2 [HEAVY FCS] + 1 [RADAR] + 2 [HIT/HEAVY] + 2 [EVASION] - 2 [EVASION] = 10Yeah the bonuses are meant to be significant to encourage specialization.
>>6372502“Apologies base, follow Hermit’s orders. I got myself a case of target fixation.”
>>6372584 One of these days I’ll stop fucking up my user ID…
>>6372572Specialisation is ideal, huh... My mistake was to end up as a generalist for aesthetics. Next deployment I'll do better! For now I'm decent enough against light targets...
>>6372584"Don't go senile on us yet, Og...">>6372390"... Did you guys sniff too much fumes in the hangar or something? Remind me to bug the gearheads about checking out the ship's vents when we're done here...">>6372475"Sons of Olympus? That name rings a bell too, but I can't tell which one. I swear, these Merc Companies all blend together after a while...">>6372615"Just avoid getting shot and you'll do just fine. I've seen worse odds before!"
>>6372615I mean please don't feel obligated to run any specific build. The rules favor specialization to some extent but the most important thing in the quest is to have fun and build a mech you actually like. As you unlock more parts hopefully you can find parts that look nice no matter what you want to shoot at!
>>6372615My technique for building is simple. First, think of something that you really want dead. Then, build to kill it!Simple as.
Rolled 4, 4 + 1 = 9 (2d4 + 1)>>6372343>MOVE ALPHA 1-1>Scout
I'll be resolving the turn within the next hour or so - please put in your votes/rolls if you haven't yet.
Rolled 2, 1, 4 = 7 (3d10)Rolling for NPCs:
Rolled 4, 2 = 6 (2d8)
Rolled 5 + 3 (1d7 + 3)
//GAMBLER: MOVE 1-2. Hit SUCCESS. 3 DMG inflicted against CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1.//GORGON: MOVE 1-2. Hit SUCCESS. 9 DMG inflicted against CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1. //GASHADOKURO: MOVE 1-2. Hit FAIL. 1 DMG sustained.//EARTHLING: MOVE 1-2. HIT SUCCESS. 5 DMG inflicted against CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2.//PILLOW: MOVE 1-1. SCOUTING success. SUPPORT UNIT 1-1-1 detected.//RUIN: MOVE 1-1. SCOUTING success. DROPSHIP 1-1 detected.//CORVID: MOVE 1-1. SCOUTING success. SUPPORT UNIT 1-1-2 detected.//SWALLOW: MOVE 1-1. SCOUTING success. SUPPLY CACHE 1-1 detected. All entities on this node have been scouted!//SCARAB: MOVE 1-2. Hit FAIL. 1 DMG blocked. SHIELD DEPLETED [RECHARGE IN 3 TURNS]. //KANCHO: MOVE 1-1. SALVAGING SUPPLY CACHE 1-1. //OGRE: MOVE 1-2. Hit FAIL. 1 DMG blocked. SHIELD DEPLETED [RECHARGE IN 3 TURNS]. //HERMIT: MOVE 1-2. Hit SUCCESS. 5 DMG inflicted against CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2.//STONEFISH: MOVE 1-1. SCOUTING success. All entities on this node have been scouted!//3x MEDIUM TURRETS: 3/3 Hit FAIL. All MEDIUM TURRETS DESTROYED!//2x LARGE TURRETS: 2/2 Hit FAIL. 1 DMG sustained EACH.//"SONS OF OLYMPUS": Hit SUCCESS. 2 DMG inflicted against CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-1-G.
>NODE 1-1 ALPHA:Your pilots split into two assault groups. The first group skims northward, approaching a broad plateau overlooking the supply depot. After spending several painstaking days reviewing orbital cartography for the surrounding terrain, you had concluded that this was the safest and most fuel-efficient landing zone for a force mounting a potential assault against the SHIN-KAI depot. As your mercenaries crest over the lip of plateau, your suspicions are confirmed. Your mechs streak over a temporary staging area. A heavy-lift DROPSHIP occupies the center of the plateau, main boarding ramp yawned open to unload munitions and presumably carry the spoils of the operation back into orbit. For better or worse, they were clearly running a far more ambitious salvaging operation than your company had ever attempted.Regardless, it was a poorly defended, poorly prepared position - and your mercenaries would exploit that to their benefit. Scattered tracers flicker towards your pilots as ground crews race to their vehicles. The dropship begins to spool its engines, but you knew that it would take several minutes before it was flight-ready. COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-1-1 16 HP | DC 6-2 | [HEAVY] [UNPREPARED, -2 DC PENALTY]>CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-1-2 16 HP | DC 6-2 | [HEAVY] [UNPREPARED, -2 DC PENALTY]>CHRYSAN-RED DROPSHIP 1-2 40 HP | DC 2 | [LIGHT]SALVAGE CACHE ALREADY CLAIMED BY KANCHO.
>NODE 1-2 BETA:The second group approaches the base of the defensive line, where the fighting had progressed poorly for the defenders. All three of the bunker-mounted turrets defending the depot were shattered or slagged beyond recognition. The heavier turrets mounted on the wall pylons were - at least for the moment - still stitching fire into the Martian dusk, though it was difficult for you to judge if they were scoring any hits. To your surprise, the only unit that had accomplished anything of value was the mechanized infantry company you had spotted earlier. Despite their outdated equipment, they manage to inflict substantial losses against the support forces trailing behind the armored spearhead using a combination of vehicle and tripod-mounted weaponry.Your mercenaries begin to skirmish with the escort line, exchanging fire with HUNTER-class vanguard frames as they dive in and out of cover. While your adversaries were using more modern, terran-made equipment, their performance here did not impress you. A barrage of accurate rifle fire from GAMBLER nearly cuts one vanguard in half. The rest of the enemy unit vectors for a flank, only to be intercepted by a swarm of micro-missiles from GORGON. The two surviving pilots wisely retreat back behind the canyon force.Unfortunately, your company's attempt to engage with the armored spearhead is less successful. The sheer amount of autocannon and missile fire emanating from the tank frames made it difficult for your pilots to approach their position. Two of your mercenaries suffer shield overloads, while a third takes significant armor damage. In response, EARTHLING manages to batter one tank vanguard with sustained heavy rifle fire. Exploiting a temporary opening, HERMIT executes a flanking maneuver, jetting his DUELIST frame inside the range of an isolated tank unit. An aggressive thrust from a crackling pulse blade sends an entire weapon arm toppling into the sand. With some satisfaction, you hear the same voice on the comm-net again, now seemingly bereft of laughter. The frustration in the transmission is almost palpable. "my arm.....How DARE you! CHRYSANTHEMUM have your FUCKING head for this you Martian dogs, and then we'll KILL one who HIRED you... "COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1 6 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT] >CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-2 18 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]>CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2 22 HP | DC 8 | [HEAVY][EVASIVE]
>NODE 1-1-1 GAMMA:COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-2-1 10 HP | DC 6>CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-1-1 18 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]>CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-1-1 26HP | DC 6 | [HEAVY][EVASIVE] | 2 DMG ON HIT FAIL
Rolled 4 + 3 (1d6 + 3)>>6372809"Holy shit... Is this for real? Bahahahaha! Hear that, Gambler? That's the sound of your and everyone else's paycheck flowing into my pocket! Ain't no way I'm losing this stupid bet now! Now, Chrysanthemum... Let elder brother Ruin take care of you.">Attack CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-1-1"I'll probably stay on this node until all of them are taken care of - can't wait to have a go at that dropship..."
>>6372488[Roll 1D8 for salvage] [2-12MU CREDITS | SCHEMATIC/SPECIAL/UPGRADE on 7 or 8]
Also in retrospect, I think it's a bit unfair to allow wasted scouting rolls. For future node scouting, I will provide the number of possible successes so that people can't over roll on an already scouted node and waste their action.Accordingly I'll let you carry over this roll Stonefish>>6372746
Also here's a closeup of the hunter frame
Rolled 6 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6372809COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED DROPSHIP 1-2 40 HP | DC 2 | [LIGHT]"disabling transport?.. disabling transport">>6372623"I'm fine? yeah I'm fine. just me helping my team kill the enemy. but someone?, you guys know may have taken? no mixed several.. several chemicals to improve focus? focus"
Rolled 1, 4 + 2 = 7 (2d4 + 2)>>6372802>>CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-1-1 16 HP | DC 6-2 | [HEAVY] [UNPREPARED, -2 DC PENALTY]"Time to get obliterated.">>6372824SWEET THANKS
Rolled 3, 4 + 2 = 9 (2d4 + 2)>>6372812"Might wanna run a diagnostic on your comms unit, Chrysanthemum--it's... it sounds like you're... crying? Over.">ATTACK >CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-2-1 6 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]>>6372820"Love the enthusiasm, Big Bro--let's see what it does for your aim. Payout ain't til' we're all back home.">>6372850"Holy Hell, just... just make sure to drink a LOT of coffee when we get back, yea? Unlaced."
Rolled 3 + 4 (1d6 + 4)>>6372812>>6372813>MOVE- //NODE 1-1-1 GAMMA>>NODE 1-1-1 GAMMA:COMBAT:>>CHRYSAN-RED ESCORT 1-1-1 18 HP | DC 8 | [LIGHT]"They're not ready for us at all. Let's roll up this line and rattle it neck t' knees. Don't get too distracted burnin' habs. None of them ought t' think they're getting in those walls while we're here.">COMM:>MECHANIZED INFANTRY, MERCENARY "SONS OF OLYMPUS" (1D7+3 | 2 DMG | 3 HP)"Callsign Sons of Olympus, I am Vanguard Unit A4 Callsign Gorgon, and am vectoring to reinforce. I would rather you RETREAT against foes like this, but if you wish to stay, leave the enemy vanguard units to me."
Rolled 1, 1 + 5 = 7 (2d4 + 5)Mechanised infantry actually doing damage is amusing. You go guys.>>6372812>ATTACK>>CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2 22 HP | DC 8 | [HEAVY][EVASIVE]"I don't think their fire control even picks me out at this distance and speed. Keep the light units off me and I'll do my job.""Also the Hermit guy is crazy and should probably stop hugging the obliterator. Worked out for him so far though."
>>6372903Yeah, that's a pretty nice line to say right before I fucking explode
Rolled 1, 4 + 2 = 7 (2d4 + 2)>>6372623"Keep an eye on them.">>6371101>>6368935>>6365995"ButtonMan, Treehugger, Chyornij confirm activity and deploy. We need you now.">>6372812>BETA 1-2>ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2"Reloading. Trying an attack run again, flanking its left. Marking.""Shield gone. Ogre one is out too. It is likely that the two of us will have to retreat if this keeps going. Cover us if that happens.">COMMS>CHRYSANTHEMUM HEAVY 1-2"Raider scum like you has gotten too bold. No matter the mech you have, you will die. I'll make you choke on my own blood if needed for make that a reality."
Rolled 1 + 5 (1d6 + 5)>>6372809>ATTACK CHRYSAN-RED DROPSHIP 1-2 40 HP | DC 2 | [LIGHT]"HAHAHA, let me clip those wings, little bird! Show me those trinkets! SHOW ME THE SHINIES!"
>>6372936"Not a single hit. Remains unmarked.""Taking damage. My taunt might just ring true."
Rolled 1, 4 + 4 = 9 (2d4 + 4)>>6372812Dammit, negative damage. Re-engaging!COMBAT:>CHRYSAN-RED HEAVY 1-2 22 HP | DC 8 | [HEAVY][EVASIVE]“What happened to you, flower girls? I see that Martian kit. You use it to pick through the bones of what’s left? To fight your brethren?? I’ll personally pull you out of your wrecked frames so I can drown you in the dust!”
>>6372936Negative Scarab, we’ve got armor to spare. Keep that designator on target, I’m right here with you. We gotta help our guys pop this tin can.
Rolled 2, 2, 2 + 2 = 8 (3d2 + 2)>>6372812"Uh, I think my new walker is malfunctioning. Hermit disengaging.">MOVE NODE 1-1-1 GAMMA"Now where did I put that pamphlet...?"(I dealt 5 damage, but I think I should've dealt 8 with duelist's doubled melee damage: 1 [BASE] + 1 [RIFLE] + 3 [PULSE] x 2 [DUELIST] )"Now to test my blade.">COMBAT: CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-2-1 10 HP | DC 6/CORE:>CORE/DUELIST. [ LOAD LIMIT: 3 | ARM SLOTS ONLY | HP: 1 | INBUILT RADAR + 1 HIT | INBUILT SHIELD NO CRIPPLE PENALTY | DMG TWICE WITH MELEE WEAPON ON HIT]./ARM R/L:> RIFLE//EXTEN-R. [LOAD: 1 | + DMG/ALL].> PULSE BLADE//PULSAR. [LOAD: 2 | +++ DMG/ALL | - HIT/ALL ]. [R-ARM ONLY]/FCS:> FCS/SHINKAI. [3D2 + 1 | NO MELEE HIT PENALTY]
Rolled 1, 1, 2 + 2 = 6 (3d2 + 2)>>6372809>CHRYSAN-RED SUPPORT 1-1-2 16 HP | DC 6-2 | [HEAVY] [UNPREPARED, -2 DC PENALTY]"We Martians have a word for the unweary. Rusted. Now color the sands with your blood"
