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You are Second Lieutenant CT-42/458, the air has brightened to near blinding levels, your ears are ringing, and before you rises a mushroom cloud that is roughly 20 meters tall. Distantly you hear warnings blare of the radiation outside, and you are informed that your suit has successfully isolated you from the outside.
You sit up, using your blaster carbine as a crutch, and push yourself towards the wall. You attempt to survey the area.
The door to the room Phi is shut, you assume from the shockwave of the nuclear warhead. The warped and broken remains of Jackpot's AT-RT are spread out on the ground before you, half melted, though you are unable to see the trooper.
The area around the epicenter of the blast has been utterly annihilated, and you spot the scattered bits and pieces of droids, AT-RTs, and your fellow troopers roughly 10 meters around, many having been embedded into the building Bandit's forces were holding up in.
Everywhere, you see carnage oversaturated to be colored in bright whites and greys that are seared into your mind. Terror threatens to well up inside you.
Stay. Professional.
You grit your teeth. Situational awareness, Lieutenant. You need it.
Shielding your viewports with your hand, the glare from the explosion is reduced enough for the AAT to come into view. As the brightening effect of the explosion fade, you are able to make out the details of its armor. Smoke rises from its engines and there are dozens of scorch marks and rends in the armor from where shells have bounced off.
Crudely painted along the left side of the AAT in bright yellow is the old symbol used to represent radioactive material. The emblem has been painted over the scorch marks, and you can see where the newly applied paint ran in rivers of yellow down to the ground below.
> [Cont.]
>>44408587
There is a second barrel attached to the underside of the primary, one that looks to only be loadable from the outside and has a diameter easily three times as wide around as the primary. The cannon lowers from its 45 degree angle and begins to move towards the blast zone.
You see a trooper, the one that tried to charge the AAT moments before the nuclear warhead was fired, laying on the ground, and the AAT hovering towards him. The trooper's armor looks to be severely melted to the point that the pieces have fused together, leaving him unable to do anything but move his hands and move his head from side to side, attempting to get a look at the approaching Separatist tank. The AAT moves over the helpless scout and holds position.
The AAT slams into the ground, its repulsors having cut out.
It rises into the air.
It slams down once more.
The tank repeats this a few more times, and you watch as its underside is soon coated in blood. As it moves on, all you can see is a red mush where the scout once was. A knot of disgust and panic wells up in your gut.
The sound of a tinny, crackling roar resounds through your ears. You spot a trooper in plain white armor sprint out of cover behind the AAT and rush towards it, attempting to aim his PLX-1 while moving. Big, you recognize.
"Big, dammit all, no!" Twitch coughs over comms.
Still he sprints. The AAT, noticing his approach, turns to face Big with his forward armor.
"I see now." Crusader rumbles. "That is the courage the essence of Mandalore grants us in times of need."
Big makes a bounding leap onto the AAT and crawls onto its turret.
"I shall join you, brother!" You see Crusader leap out from the store, his colors shining as brightly as the sun as he runs towards the AAT, his sword arcing through the air beside him as he draws it to bear.
> [Cont.]
>>44408626
Big stabalizes himself on the turret even as the AAT begins to weave back and forth in the attempt to shake him off. He brings his PLX-1 down at the command hatch of the AAT. His stilted speech calls out over comms. "Paingiver, you die now!"
He braces the launcher against his shoulder.
The command hatch of the AAT pops open, and you hear three reports of a weapon of the likes you have never heard before. The cracks that echo through the air result in Big's upper body jolting backwards, and you spot spurts of blood firing out his back. There were no bolts of blaster fire.
When Big does not fall backwards off the AAT, three more shots impact into him. He lurches back, but grabs ahold of the cannon before he tumbles off. The PLX-1 is dropped to the ground.
Crusader gives a pained roar over comms.
"Big get out of there you idiot!" Twitch weezes. "Dammit, we're all going to die here, Big if you die I'll kill you, you hear!"
Crusader is still 20 meters away when Big pulls himself back onto the turret, unholstering a blaster pistol.
"Don't worry." Big says. He sounds blissful. "Mandalore will prote-"
A human rises from the command hatch. A pistol, an old projectile launcher, is brandished. Another boom echoes through the air. Big's head whips back. The AAT rushes out of view as Big crumples onto the ground, limp.
Crusader crosses the final few meters to Big, sliding on his knees as he scoops up Big's body in his arms. You spot Xtreme exiting the store at this point, and Twitch limping out of the apartment building he and Big were occupying.
"Oh." Twitch mumbles. "Big is dead. He's actually dead." Twitch collapses against the wall behind him and slides to the ground. "Everyone's dying."
> [Cont.]
>>44408644
"Your death shall be avenged, brother."
Crusader takes two fingers and dips them in the growing pool of Big's blood, after which he drags them across the forehead of his white helmet. As he rests Bigs body on the ground once more, the streaks of blood covering the rest of his armor begins to dribble down. He looks towards where the AAT retreated.
You push yourself up to your feet and lean against the wall, still trying to catch your breath.
Major Bandit comms you. "Lieutenant," His tone is bitter and tired. "We have reports of three battalions of droids marching at us from the East. Looks like the Separatists don't know when to quit. I'm pulling my boys back to the Hospital, we can escort your wounded pilot with us if you would like."
"They fucking nuked them." Twitch murmurs over comms. "They're just gone, blown to bits in a moment."
"They died fighting, Twitch." Crusader says. "That's th-"
"No, fuck you Mando!" Twitch snaps. "They weren't fighting for the glory of the Republic or that hellhole Mandalore, none of us are, don't you see?! We're all just pawns, disposable fodder to be thrown at the enemy so the corrupt Senate and their attack dogs the Jedi Order can remain in power! Our deaths mean nothing to them!"
Xtreme cuts in. "Twitch, Kenobi has always taken care of us the best he cou-"
"What, like back on Christophsis when he ran off to flirt with his Sith girlfriend when one of our own sabotaged our weapon's depot, nearly taking you and Jackpot out with his det charges?" Twitch points an accusing finger at Xtreme. "If it wasn't for the Commander, you would've died there betrayed by a fellow clone, you suicidal psychopath! Do you think that your death there would've meant anything?"
Twitch climbs back to his feet and limps towards where Crusader and Xtreme are standing. "Now the Separatists are taking us down one by one we have a Shiny new commander who will only get us killed with his stupidity, and all for what?"
> [Cont.]
>>44408672
Crusader and Xtreme stand, silent.
"Lieutenant," The medic comms. "Phi is ready for transport."
Bandit and his scout troopers are filing out of the building they were occupying and are moving towards you.
Twitch seems to be still talking at Crusader and Xtreme, as indicated by his agitated movements. They must have moved to a private channel.
You finally stand solidly on your two feet, breathing normally. You have a moment of respite before the next wave of enemies hit, and you are going to have reinforcements incoming at some point soon.
>>Big has been Killed in Action.
>>Phi is currently severely wounded.
>>Twitch is arguing with Crusader and Xtreme.
>>Jackpot has disappeared.
> Orders?
>>44408704
Twitch we are still in a combat zone, you can carry on your discussion on the merits of the war AFTER we've taken care of the droids coming to kill us.
Everybody sound off status, injuries, ammo, and water.
We'll take our cues from the scouts and Major Bandit, they have more experience in fights like this. We need to hold on til we get our AT-TE and bring retribution down on these fuckers.
Am I understood?
>>44408704
Also figure out where the casualty collection point is, we need to get Phi there and given the fact that the area was just nuked medical transport might not be available.
It's good to see you Observer, hope your holidays went well.
>>44408807
My holidays did go well, I hope yours did as well Anon.
Also, for that one anon who wanted a larger AT-TE picture to play around with, this blank one is the best I could find. Hope it helps!
>>44408704
>>44408762
Sounds good.
>>44408704
Take command. Inform them that any problem they have with the mission and with you can be aired out later, but right now is not the time. Collect Big's body, get in the tank, and rally back to the damn hospital.
>>44408704
>Punch twitch in the jaw
"Get yourself together trooper"
>>44408704
PRESS F TO PAY RESPECTS
BIG WE HARDLY KNEW YA
>>44408872
Mwahahahahaha......
>>44408762
>>44408807
>>44408927
>>44408997
Stay. Professional.
>>44409018
Get heated.
Writing away.
>>44409023
I look forward to whatever monstrosity you come up with, anon.
>>44409080
Work in progress. :3
"Twitch," You begin. "We are still in a combat zone, you can carry on your discussion on the merits of the war after we've taken care of the incoming three battalions of droids."
Twitch snarls. "Look, Rookie, I don't know who you think yo-"
You cut him off "I THINK I am your commanding officer, and while you are privy to your opin-"
"Dammit, you're just going to get us ki-"
"-We have a mission here to complet-"
"There is no mission! All that's left is for us to fucking d-"
"Continued insubordination will be punished, trooper." Your tone is cold. You walk towards Twitch.
"You can't do nothing against me, you blasted Shiny!" Twitch points an accusing finger at you.
"If you continue in this line of action, I will be forced to report y-"
"Bah!" Twitch throws his arms up into the air. "Report me? To who? The Captain's probably dead, Commander Cody is off with Kenobi who knows where-"
Xtreme, having shuffled next to Twitch during his ranting, slams his fist into his gut, cutting the angry trooper off.
You sigh in frustration.
"Twitch," Xtreme says. "We have a war to fight. We have brothers waiting for our support-"
"Droidekas, rolling in!" Crusader raises is pistol and begins firing at the incoming droids.
You and Xtreme raise your blasters and begin to fire as well.
"We're out of time! Crusader," You order. "Pick up Big, everyone else, get moving towards the depot!"
Crusader sheaths his vibroblade and tosses Big on his shoulder. Enemy blasterbolts fly around you as the four of you retreat to the storage building.
Twitch glares at you. "This isn't over yet." He raises his rifle and fires at another incoming Droideka, blasting it in half.
"Major," You comm. "We're making a run for the depot, can you cover us?"
"Copy that Lieutenant, your approach should be clear if you hurry."
"And what of Phi?"
"One of your troopers linked up with my Medic and are on the way to the Depot as we speak."
Must be Jackpot.
> [Cont.]
>>44409674
"We have a narrow window to get to the depot. We need to move fast." You say.
"Yes sir." Crusader responds. You all begin running the 300 meters to the depot.
The Droidekas roll up behind you, but from the buildings to your right the scout troopers open fire. You hear the in-time march of B-1s and Super Battle Droids coming closer.
"Jackpot," You comm. "Status report? Where have you been, trooper?"
"Phi is safe," Jackpot's swift response springs forth from your speakers. "Hospital not secure, hostiles are beginning their assault. Phi is being moved to the medical facilities on AT-TE 7330." He deactivates his connection.
"We do not have a driver for the AT-TE, commander." Crusader says. "Where do you suggest we attain one from?"
"The Captain has to know where an extra one is." Xtreme says while firing his blaster over his shoulder. "We also need a replacement for Big."
Jackpot comms. "Other walkers need their drivers. I can occupy Phi's position if needed."
"Any clone can replace Big, and Jackpot not covering the rear could be bad. He's the best at his job, but not the greatest pilot." Twitch murmurs. "One of my workers can pilot the AT-TE as good as Phi can."
"I am far superior than you at piloting the AT-TE, Twitch." Jackpot responds.
"That's not saying much." He grumbles.
You could also pilot the AT-TE from the command seat, though it would reduce your ability to scan for enemies. A red bolt flashes past your shoulder, causing you to duck. Not that the location of the enemy droids are that much of a secret.
Where are the other walkers, you wonder.
> Orders?
Driver
> [] Order Jackpot to pilot.
> [] Pilot it yourself.
> [] Allow Twitch's worker to pilot.
> [] Other
Deployment
> [] Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
> [] Move to the West, support the frontline at the Hospital.
> [] Move to the North, try and flank the incoming enemy.
> [] Other
> [] Write In
>>44409697
> [] Order Jackpot to pilot.
> [] Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
>>44409697
>> [] Allow Twitch's worker to pilot.
> [] Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
>>44409697
> [] Pilot it yourself.
They allow commanders to pilot for a reason, if your primary pilot goes down you can operate as a secondary one.
> [] Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
Droidekas are downright terrifying against infantry, however they are unable to utilize AT weaponry or improvise in even the slightest, pitting a tank against them should be a good move.
>>44409697
>Allow Twitch's worker to pilot.
>Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
Looks like we're marching South, with one of Twitch's "boys" piloting for us.
Writing away.
>>44409697
> [] Allow Twitch's worker to pilot.
> [] Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
Also have a lego AT-TE with some recoloration.
>>44409697
> [] Allow Twitch's worker to pilot.
> [] Move to the South, destroy the incoming Droidekas and defend that flank.
"Twitch," You say as you cross the threshold into the parking garage. "I will be needing that worker to drive for us."
"Sure, sure. Just let me comm them." Twitch responds.
As the four of you run into the garage, you see troopers lining the walls of the upper floor. Destroyed Supers and dead clones lay all around, and those left standing look to be mostly the walking wounded.
"Hold fire," One of the clones calls out. "We have friendlies coming."
"Crusader, is that you?" Another clone says. "Look, it's Xtreme too! The crew of the First Walker are here!"
Your sprint slows to a quick walk as the clones begin to cheer at your approach.
"Yes, yes, it is I." Crusader says. "Now, we will be needing a rear gunner for our purging of the Separatist scum. May I have a volunteer?"
All of the clones stand at attention and salute.
"It would be an honor to fight alongside you, sir!"
The four of you reach the defensive lines.
Xtreme simply stares past the clones.
"Which one of you can shoot the straightest?" Twitch asks.
"That would be Private Kep, sir." One of the clones steps forward. "He was the top of our class back on Kamino."
"Great, another shiny." Twitch mutters.
"Welcome, Kep!" Crusader booms, roughly patting him on the shoulder. "This is Second Lieutenant CT-42/458, he is your new commanding officer for this forray against the enemy. Do you understand?"
"Sir yessir!" The trooper yells.
Something on the upper floor catches your attention.
"Lieutenant," Twitch says as you walk to get a better view. " The walker is on its way and will arrive in a minute. They have Phi on board and he's being treated now. Let's stay here til they arrive."
You find yourself standing next to Xtreme when you finally see it.
> [Cont.]
>>44410791
AT-TEs, TX-130s, all of the battalion's vehicles are burning. The refueling stations and munitions stockpiles have been severely damages or utterly obliterated, and trooper bodies lay all around along with even more Supers.
"Kep," You say. "What happened to the motor pool?"
"The Supers hit the vehicle bay first, sir." Kep says. "They came in from the roof, and we were out of position to repel their attack."
"And the other tank crews?"
"They were ordered to report to Captain Doubles for a briefing. I assume they must all be at the Hospital now. Is that where we will be going, sir?"
You share an uneasy glance with Crusader. "Jackpot will likely know what occurred, Commander." He responds.
The sound of an AT-TE moving fast echoes through the parking garage.
"No Kep. We have some Droidekas to eliminate first."
AT-TE 7330 bounds into view before skidding to a stop. You can see that the Mass Driver position has been completely enclosed in durasteel armor, and you think that the barrel is longer and broader as well.
"Well come on then!" A female voice says over your comms. "Twitch, get in, we don't have all day!"
"Carla," Twitch says. "What in blasting hell are you doing there? Where's Xeld?"
"A Rolly Polly got him real good, Xeld can't really pilot all that well right now, so he sent me up instead." The canopy to the cockpit opens as well as the entrances to the interior of the AT-TE and a door that opens to the Pass Driver gunner's seat. A redheaded girl stands from the driver's seat and waves you all towards her. "Hurry up!"
You turn to Twitch. "Is she up to the task?"
Twitch grumbles. "Sure, sure, she can do it. Come on, newbie." The five of you begin jogging down towards the AT-TE. "The mass driver has been upgraded like you ordered. X, it's just like Bertha from the First Walker."
> [Cont.]
>>44410807
Xtreme begins his mad giggling behind you. He runs out ahead of you and leaps for the side of the AT-TE, scrambling up the side before climbing into the mass driver. The door closes behind him.
"Jackpot, what's the status for my new baby?" He asks gleefully over comms.
"Everything is green." He responds. You are climbing into the command seat of the AT-TE as the rest of your crew enters.
You run your check up, activating scanners, patching into communications, closing all doors and hatches, and opening your tactical map. To your south is the company of Droidekas still in contact with Major Bandit's scouts, it seems that a force of B-1s have marched in from the southwest and are suppressing their retreat to the depot. To the southeast there are multiple companies of Super Battle Droids marching in as well as a platoon of STAPS. To the east, the other two batallions of droids are marching on the Hospital. You can see the rest of yoru battalion holding up in that building, as well as a large number of Loyalists. Nothing is currently incoming from the North, but they may be out of sensor range at the moment.
"Where are we headed, Lieutenant!" The girl's gleeful voice sounds through your comms. You look up, and you see she is not wearing a helmet, or a Republic uniform. Just who is this person?
"March south, get us an angle to combat the enemy infantry and give support to Major Bandit's troops."
"Yessir!" The AT-TE begins to plod out of the garage.
"Everyone, system checks." You order.
"Forward turrets are primed and ready to obliterate the enemy, sir." Crusader states.
"Rear turrets are active." Jackpot says.
"Ready up here, Lieutenant!" Xtreme responds.
"Solid copy, hold fire until I order it."
> [Cont.]
>>44410826
You scan the southern flank for a more detailed report of the situation. Major Bandit was fighting a bounding retreat against the Droidekas and had been caught out of position by the B-1s, and he looks to be currently pinned down in one of the apartment complexes. The Super Battle droids are marching through the storage building you were taking cover behind before, and they seem to be wanting to open another flank so to fire upon Bandit's forces from the east.
The droid forces marching on the Hospital are getting closer, despite the valiant effort of your brothers. You hope they can hold out.
> Orders?
CT-42/458
> [] (Default) Contact Major Bandit, continue scanning for enemies and provide the support as needed.
> [] Contact Captain Doubles, get a situation report on that front.
> [] Attempt to contact Commander Cody, try to get an update for when the reinforcements will arrive.
> [] Other.
Carla
> [] (Default) Walk along the Western side of the storage building to support Bandit's troops directly.
> [] Walk along the Eastern side of the storage building to flank the enemy.
>>Would not have eyes on the B-1s
> [] Go fast and get in close to the enemy.
> [] Other.
Crusader and Twitch
> [] (Default) Provide suppressing fire against all enemy infantry within sight.
> [] Focus fire on a particular group of droids (SBT, B-1, Droideka)
> [] Focus fire on anti armor forces.
> [] Other
Xtreme
> [] (Default) Focus fire on the Droidekas before moving onto another group.
> [] Focus fire on a different group of droids.
> [] Focus fire on anti armor forces.
> [] Keep a look out for enemy armor.
> [] Provide long range support for friendly forces at the Hospital
> [] Other
Jackpot
> [] (Default) Cover the AT-TE, looking out for flanking enemy infantry.
> [] Provide long range support for friendly forces at the Hospital.
> [] Other
>>44410847
Us
Contact Doubles
Jackpot
>> [] Provide long range support for friendly forces at the Hospital.
>>44410847
> [] Contact Captain Doubles, get a situation report on that front.
> [] (Default) Walk along the Western side of the storage building to support Bandit's troops directly.
> [] (Default) Provide suppressing fire against all enemy infantry within sight.
> [] (Default) Focus fire on the Droidekas before moving onto another group.
> [] (Default) Cover the AT-TE, looking out for flanking enemy infantry.
Thank you all for your patience at my posting speed. I'll keep voting open for a little longer for some of the late comers to get their votes in.
I do hope the writing quality is worth the wait for you all.
>>44411180
It's fine mate. Yeah we wait but you throw out three posts of update so even trade off.
> [] Contact Captain Doubles, get a situation report on that front.
> [] (Default) Walk along the Western side of the storage building to support Bandit's troops directly.
> [] (Default) Provide suppressing fire against all enemy infantry within sight.
> [] (Default) Focus fire on the Droidekas before moving onto another group.
> [] (Default) Cover the AT-TE, looking out for flanking enemy infantry.
get proper scans going asap once we gt a chance.
>>44411180
No worries, mate. I've been in quests that updated slower and with less content/update cycle (I would say post, but since you often posts 3 at a time...)
Just keep it up, and don't burn yourself out.
>>44411295
You can have your second order to scan? If so, what would you like to scan in particular?
>>44411219
>>44411305
I'm glad to hear that. I got worried when it took 20ish minutes for people to respond.
I think the votes are in favor of contacting the Captain for more intel. Is there nothing else you would like for your second order?
Also, can you please roll me..
6d10. I will be needing 3 sets total.
Rolled 6, 3, 9, 8, 2, 9 = 37 (6d10)
>>44411369
Make that second order scan for machines then.
Rolled 7, 8, 5, 10, 10, 3 = 43 (6d10)
>>44411369
>>44411403
You fookin legend
Rolled 9 (1d10)
>>44411369
Rolling
Rolled 2, 2, 8, 2, 9 = 23 (5d10)
>>44411369
>>44411453
Here's (hopefully) the other 5 of the 3rd set
Rolled 5, 1, 3, 9, 2, 5 = 25 (6d10)
>>44411369
Oops.
>>44408587
>my shitty mspaint is the OP:3
>>44411466
Good thing you rolled late.
> 6, 7, 9
> 3, 8, 2
> 9, 5, 2
> 8, 10, 8
> 2, 10, 2
> 9, 3, 9
Nice rolls.
Writing.
>>44411499
You have no idea how much that made me smile.
So guys, how much do you want to bet that we just put a random local at the helm of an AT-TE who is working for scraps/salvage pay.
Shitty Artfag here, will draw our head once w actually get some character/custom appearance cos atm im amusing we are Jango pretty much
>>44408704
>>44411827
And just to remind everyone, the linked picture is the canon armor CT-42/458 has.
It currently has a spurt of Phi's blood baked onto the front of the helmet.
Of course no one has pointed it out to him yet.
>>44411877
Ah sick thanks man ok that makes things easier, id just done normal clone armour my bad
>>44411877
Comrades blood over our visor... looks like we are set to desert and start our own trilogy.
>>44412123
That was an enjoyable movie, I'm looking forward to the rest of the trilogy.This comrade is still alive, for now. Though a cute redhead has shown up to replace him, at least temporarily. Who knows how he'll react to that?
>>44412158
Maybe with a hint of jealousy?
You open up communications with Captain Doubles as AT-TE 7330 marches south.
"Captain, this is Lieutenant CT-42/458 reporting, what is your situation?"
"Good to hear from you!" Doubles responds. You hear heavy blasterfire in the background. "We have droids inside the walls again, command said reinforcements are still 15 minutes out, and I'm craving a cup of tea. What is your situation, Lieutenant?"
"Well," You pause. "Phi has been critically wounded, and we lost Bigs. The AT-RT compliment sent to reinforce the southern flank have been killed to a man by a nuclear warhead."
"The Nationalists are using nukes?" Doubles asks. "I thought the Loyalists said that they had rounded up all the warheads when the civil war started. Looks like we received terrible intel, yet again. We will probably have to go hunt down their stockpile, and if I know Kenobi, he will want to be on the front line for that mission. How is the depot holding up?"
"Heavily damaged, sir. Many of the walkers and tanks were hit by enemy SBTs. I do not know if anything is salvageable. It is currently being defended by a platoon of troopers."
"Not good, not good at all my boy. Wait, one second." Doubles' comms go silent for a moment before returning. "Sorry about that, I had to dodge a Droideka. I see you are moving south to support Major Bandit. Keep up the good work, and give us some support once you've cleared out the droids! Captain, out."
It looks like Captain Doubles is holding the line quite well. During the course of your conversation, AT-TE 7330 has reached a position where it can support the suppressed scouts. "Carla, hold here." You say.
"Solid copy, skipper!" Is the cheerful reply, and the AT-TE halts. Before you, the SBTs are just breaking through the wall of the storage building and are marching towards Bandit's forces. The Droidekas are at where the warhead had struck, and the B-1s are at the threshold of the apartment complex.
"All gunners, you are free to fire at will."
> [Cont.]
>>44412672
Xtreme gives a boisterous whoop as his mass driver rotates to face the Droidekas and begins to fire. The forward turrets pivot out, Crusader firing upon the SBT's on your right while Jackpot splits his fire between the Droidekas and the B-1s.
Mass driver shells fall amongst the enemy at a rate far surpassing what it was before, and you see that the yield of the explosions are much larger. Droidekas are either sent up into the air in scraps, blown onto their sides, or their shields fall making them easy prey to Twitch's shots. The Droideka lines are in disarray.
The Supers face the focused fire of two laser cannons, and due to the narrow corridor they created for themselves while walking through the concrete walls, they are taken down one by one and have little to no chance for firing back.
Unfortunately, the SBTs soon begin to force their way through the wall in other areas, and after a couple minutes have passed, you count that there are a total of 5 different openings in the building for the droids to walk through. Despite Crusader's best efforts, the heavily armored droids are beginning to force their way into the open. Supers carrying rocket launchers enter the area and begin to fire upon both AT-TE 7330 and the building the scouts are holding up in.
The single laser cannon firing into the B-1 lines is holding off the droids from directly entering the building, but succeeds in doing nothing else.
The scouts rally under your support and focus their fire on the approaching B-1s and the incoming SBTs. As rockets begin to bounce off your armor and explode against the apartment complex, the return fire from the scouts begins to diminish, but not falter.
"Thanks for the support, Lieutenant!" Bandit comms you. "When we find a bar on this bloody planet, I'll be owing you another drink!"
"Just remember Major," You respond as you pull up your scanners once more. "Your first drink is on me for saving us back there."
> [Cont.]
>>44412695
"Good to hear! You and my boys should be able to clear these droids out in no time."
Expanding your sensors, you keep an eye our for potential enemy reinforcements. Time passes as your scans are taking place.
"Yeah, you get'em Twitch!" Carla calls out as Twitch takes out another Droideka. The Droideka line have been mostly decimated at this point. "This is amazing! Look at all these parts that are flying about! Ooo, Oo, Twitch, what all do you think we can attach to the walker? I'm thinking Droideka blasters added on to your laser cannons, your rate of fire really is not all that high on those things, and maybe we cou-"
"Carla," Twitch says. "Will you please cut the chatter? Direct your questions to the Lieutenant, or don't ask them at all."
Your comm pings. "Lieutenant!" Carla sounds extremely excited, and you can see her looking in all directions beneath you in the driver's seat, trying to take in all aspects of the battle at once.
"So, what's your name?"
"CT-42/458."
"Not your number, silly, I want to know your name." She giggles.
You do not know how to respond.
"I, uhm.."
"Hey, a Jedi got your tongue? No need to be shy with me, I'll always be open with you."
Your scans come back, and you gladly shift your attention to the results.
Your heart drops.
"Hey, what's wrong?" The girl sounds honestly concerned. What, because you don't have a name like the others?
Remember, Stay Professional, you have a battle to win, and the news is not good.
You comm Bandit and the Captain. "We have a C-9979 flying low over the outskirts of the city, probably to avoid Republic sensors. It is moving towards our front, and looks to be getting into position to drop troops close."
Captain comms, "Any fighter escort?"
You examine the scans once more. "No, sir, just the landing craft."
> [Cont.]
>>44412717
"Bloody hell, it must have gotten through the space battle." Bandit says. "Can we hold against that number of forces, Captain?"
"Well Major, I'm currently down to 50 men and hundreds of droids are banging on my door. What's your count?"
"25, with 14 wounded. Without the Lieutenant's support, I doubt we could hold this front."
"Without that AT-TE, this Hospital will fall." Doubles' normally jovial tone has turned grave.
A silence falls over comms.
"Lieutenant," Carla is standing on her seat, looking back at you with bright green eyes. "Did I say something wrong?"
The company of STAPs appear to your rear, but their numbers are greatly reduced as Jackpot and Kep fire upon them.
"We got Flyers behind us, Lieutenant!" Kep calls over comms.
> [Cont.]
>>44412745
> Orders?
CT-42/458
> [] (Default) Hold position, continue scanning for enemy forces and providing support for Major Bandit, keeping an eye on the incoming enemy transport.
> [] Tell Bandit to form up on the At-TE, you are repositioning to the Depot.
> [] Tell Bandit to form up on the At-TE, you are repositioning to the Hospital.
> [] Tell the Captain to fall back to the Depot.
> [] Tell the forces at the Depot to reinforce the Hospital
> [] Tell the forces at the Depot to reinforce the Scouts.
>>They have roughly 30 troopers ready to move.
> [] Tell the Captain to order a full retreat, you won't be able to hold back this entire attack.
> [] Other
Carla
> [] (Default) ??? (Not moving the AT-TE, you can safely assume.)
> [] Disengage from the Scouts, move to support the Hospital.
> [] Advance into the enemy forces.
> [] Stop staring at me with those pretty eyes!
>> Seriously it's unnerving and unprofessional!
> [] Other
Xtreme
> [] (Default) Fire at the highest clusters of enemy forces.
> [] Focus on either the B-1s or the Supers.
> [] Provide long range support for the Captain.
> [] Keep an eye to the sky, see if the C-9979 does not come into view.
> [] Eliminate the STAPs to clear the rear
> [] Keep an eye out for armor
> [] Other.
Crusader and Twitch
> [] (Default) Fire at will.
> [] Focus fire on a particular group of droids.
> [] Other
Jackpot and Kep
> [] (Default) Defend against the approaching STAPs.
> [] Provide long range support for the Captain.
> [] Other
> Write Ins are always welcome.
> Also, this last post took around 20 minutes by itself. Oh well, it may be time consuming, but I think the system is worth sticking with.
>>44412772
>> [] Tell Bandit to form up on the At-TE, you are re-positioning to the Hospital
>> [] Tell the forces at the Depot to reinforce the Hospital
Xtreme
> [] Keep an eye to the sky, see if the C-9979 does not come into view.
Major do you think you could get inside then head for the hospital and reinforce them there?
>>44412772
> [] Tell Bandit to form up on the At-TE, you are repositioning to the Hospital.
> [] Tell the forces at the Depot to reinforce the Hospital
If the depot is on the way back to the hospital then have them hold until we link up and then we move back in force. But if we're at different flanks to the hospital we should both move back at the same time
> [] Keep an eye to the sky, see if the C-9979 does not come into view.
>>44412822
Try not to cluster to much, nukes remember. But otherwise good plan, not really many options. Should probs let the little red head know she's doing great just keep up the good work, give her a thumbs up since she is clearly a little worried and we don't want the driver skittish.
>>44412934
In order to reach the Hospital, you will have to walk back north around the long storage building and then walk east past the Depot.
And just to reiterate: CT-42/458 can only make a maximum of two orders at this time. Minor actions such as >>44412959 do not stand as full orders and thus can be enacted as fluff.Scanners only picked up enemy droid contacts, no biologicals. Not even that tank that nuked you earlier showed up.
I'll keep voting open for a little while longer. Sometimes it's hard to get a feel for how many are playing, how many are lurking, how many are simply popping in late while doing other things, etc.
Voting for doing more than 2 orders can lead to.. Consequences.
>>44413225
I fear these, Consequences you speak of.
> [] Tell Bandit to form up on the At-TE, you are repositioning to the Hospital.
> [] Keep an eye to the sky, see if the C-9979 does not come into view.
>Everyone else just do your things
>Give the new driver a little pat or reassurance like said before as a cheap lil freeby.
next time tell the depot people to move and scan for Biologicals, if possible when we tell bandit to move tell him if he has any scanning gear to do that now
I think a good amount of people are off eating or something, so I think it's fair to take a break here for a little while.
I know I'm still recovering from being sick yesterday, so resting my brain for a little while sounds good. Let more people come back in, let me think about what will happen, etc.
In the meantime, what would you like to chat about? Concerning the quest, I presume, or anything else I guess.
>>44413538
Purple and gold anon still here and still pushing purple and gold.
>>44413587
What design are you thinking?
Also, what else do you all want to do regarding upgrading/customizing/painting the AT-TE?What name do you think suits the MC so far?
>>44413617
purple armor with gold highlights maybe one of those laurel crowns.
as for a name we haven't really done anything of note to earn one but I would like something like Centurion to go with the armor color theme.
>>44413666
I will not lie, I like the Roman vibe some anons are tossing about. Though once CT-42/458 learns of what the colors means, he may have a preference of sorts.
Also, if this thread lives on overnight, I'll be sure to continue writing in it tomorrow. It'd be a shame to let all this room to grow go to waste.
>>44413756
Indeed I actually just joined the thread as you ended.
>>44413756
I think most anons are waiting for an update or something as we had all voted to protect the hospital or enough did to make it moot.
>>44411877
>"Any clone can replace Big, and Jackpot not covering the rear could be bad. He's the best at his job, but not the greatest pilot." Twitch murmurs. "One of my workers can pilot the AT-TE as good as Phi can."
Don't we have a purple and yellow helmet?
>>44413832
I'm not done for tonight, I'm just waiting for more people to filter in and for my dinner to finish so I can eat.
>>44413850
Remember Sleepy, only 2 orders per update.
>>44413858
The armor is the picture that is linked. The purple and gold was a coloring an anon did, but it is not the reality in the quest.
Also, I'm curious about why you quoted what you did.
>>44413918
Misclick. I wondered what I clicked after I posted too.
>>44413918
Oh Well awesome glad I didn't totally miss it
>>44413617
>What name do you think suits the MC so far?
Jinx
>>44413918
Yeah but I made a thing for ya Sir! Crappy paint skills took over 9000 hours.
>>44413985
It is an important part of Twitch's character. I think I've done a good job of making all the crew members have clear and distinct personalities.I would suggest you take the time to analyze them. It could be important down the road.
>>44413997
I got you mate, don't worry.
>>44414056
I love it, saved.
I swear, it looks like a scarf thatCrusaderquickly wrapped around his helmet to keep him warm.
>>44414047
I can dig it. Considering Jackpot's schtick, I can see the MC as kinda having the opposite one. Perhaps.
>>44412772
CT-42/458
> [] Tell Bandit to form up on the At-TE, you are repositioning to the Hospital.
Carla
> [] Disengage from the Scouts, move to support the Hospital.
>[] Stop staring at me with those pretty eyes!
>>44414047
Defiantly backing this
>>44412772
Carla
> [] Disengage from the Scouts, move to support the Hospital.
Xtreme
> [] Keep an eye to the sky, see if the C-9979 does not come into view.
>>44413918
I think the lack of players is due to your holiday hiatus, things should pick back up sooner or later.
>>44414281
Seconding this, next turn we should let the Depot know we're falling back and then fall back. Don't want them sitting out on their own with an unsupported flank that they think is taken care of
>>44414159
Hey observer, do you have a map of the area? might help with our decision making.
>>44414433
Looks like me taking a moment to get my food worked out.
Alright, so you are pulling back with your AT-TE and taking the Scouts with you. In this turn you will be back to the Depot and the turn after is when you will go to the Hospital, if you so choose.
Also minor Carla interactions will take place.
>>44414472
I can add this in as well, it's small enough.
>>44414600
Give me a moment and I'll MS Paint something up.
Would you like the map first or would you like to roll die?
>>44414647
>Would you like the map first or would you like to roll die?
either is fine
Guys, I'd like to point out that the AT-TE mass driver is more than capable of downing that drop ship, with a well aimed railgun shot. If troops are not properly deployed they should all go up in flames with it.
>>44414647
I'm good with the dice, we've got this figured out I think
>>44415147
First we have to hit it though
>>44415147
Those drop ships weren't designed to take sustained fire, they have actual troop transport drop ships for dropping under fire with ray shields and a bunch of other toys, but thankfully that is not what we're up against.
>>44415235
>>44414746
WELL TOO BAD HERE YOU GO.
MAP MAP HOLY CHRIST THAT TOOK FOREVER TO MAKE.
Sorry for the wait.
In the meantime please roll me 6d10. I will need three sets.
Rolled 7, 9, 8, 10, 1, 7 = 42 (6d10)
>>44415412
Rolled 9, 4, 7, 4, 9, 4 = 37 (6d10)
>>44415412
Rolled 1, 2, 8, 1, 2, 10 = 24 (6d10)
>>44415412
THE EMPEROR PROVIDES!
>>44415429
I'll... I'll stop rolling now...
>>44415422
>>44415425
>>44415429
> 7, 9, 1
> 9, 4, 2
> 8, 7, 8
> 10, 4, 1
> 1, 9, 2
> 7, 4, 10
This will get interesting.
Also, did my Mapping skillz help? I hope so.
WRITING HUZZAH
well...this is gonna be one hell of a cluster fuck
>>44415491
>This will get interesting.
>3 nat 1s
>2 nat 10s
EVERYBODY FUCKING PANIC!
>>44415491
Map helps a lot
Bump?
>>44409391
Is that a titty cannon?
"Hey." She pouts. You glance up at her and are immediately enraptured by how her eyes seem to explode with color. You liken it to when the sun was glinting off the transports when you landed on the planet, but green instead of white. You feel you could swim in those eyes for ages, and everything in the world would be at peace for you. Is this what women are like? You have heard tales from your fellow trainees, your old crew, but you never had the chance to experience it yourself.
You shake your head and blink rapidly. Remember trooper, stay professional. You give her a thumbs up, prompting her to cock her head to the side and furrow her brow.
"What?" She asks. You do not have time for her distractions.
"Carla, please return to your seat. We will be needing to move to pick up the Scout troopers on my order." You say, trying to keep your voice from wavering.
"Yessir!" She chirps, and with an offhand salute she twirls back into her seat. You shake your head. No time for that now.
You comm Major Bandit. "Sir, I am going to be making a push to extract your forces, I need you ready to move."
He respods. "What for, Lieutenant?"
"We need to consolidate our forces, we are too spread out and the enemy are too many."
There is a pause. Xtreme fires a shot into the center of the SBT formation, sending bits in all directions.
"Carla, move towards the scouts now."
"But that will expose our side to those grey ones!" Carla whines.
You grit your teeth. You do not have time for back talk right now. "Hurry along Carla, we have lives to save."
After receiving a mumbled "Yessir." from her-seriously, she was joyous one second and now pouting the next-Bandit comms you back.
"We will link up on the northern side of the building, do you copy that Lieutenant?"
"Solid copy. Get in quick Major, we will not have much time."
> [Cont.]
>>44415910
Thanks
>>44416515
AT-TE 7330 plods forth into the remains of the enemy. Rear cannons are firing at a steady pace. Crusader focuses his guns on the approaching SBTs and succeeds in heavily suppressing their advance. Dozens of bolts are piercing through the enemy ranks, cutting down enough to force them back into the safety of the building. Then, both of his guns overheat and you hear him cursing over the comms.
"Damned machines, you cannot handle the power Mandalore fills you with! You are trash compared to the glorious guns of the First Walker!"
"Hey!" Clara yells. "Don't you go and be mean to her! You gotta be gentle with her, y'know?"
"Gentle? Her?" Twitch asks. His cannons go silent. "What are you, a nut? Are you one of those psychos that believe machines have 'spirits' within them that need to be 'sated' with ridiculous rituals? Blast it all to hell, I thought I hired better help!"
"Guys, I can't be shooting everywhere at once!" Xtreme calls out, his mass driver rotating towards the SBTs now newly coming forth from the building. A shell lances out, the recoil shifts the upper half of the AT-TE, and a large swath of the building is annihilated in a massive puff of smoke.
A pair of B-1 droids pop around the corner to your southwest. You and Carla spot it at the same time.
"Twitch, rocket!" The both of you yell.
"What, what are you on ab- Ah hell." Twitch's cannons begin to fire, but too late. The two missiles fire out towards you. One collides with your front left door, and the second hits the new armor protecting Xtreme.
"Uh," Carla begins as her sensors screech data at her. "Left front door, inoperable? And minor damage at, uhm, the mass driver! X, you okay up there?"
"Twitch, what the blazes is wrong with you?" Xtreme proclaims.
"Ah, shut it you nut." His cannons fire into the B-1 lines before passing the corner of the building, but they are now beginning to occupy the building. At this point your AT-TE has reached Bandit's waiting men.
> [Cont.]
>>44416531
Bandit comms you. "We are ready to load in, open the doors Lieutenant."
"Copy that." You open the right side hatches. "Crusader, Jackpot, report."
The rear cannons fire as one, and you see the burning wreckage of a STAP corkscrew through the air into an approaching anti tank SBT, the two exploding in a fireball that closes the remaining hole through the storage building.
"We got them all, Lieutenant." Kep says.
Good to hear. your exterior doors close up. "We're strapping in now Lieutenant, and your medical droid is already attending to my boys."
"Roger that Bandit. Carla," you say, "Get us to the depot, now."
"Yessir!"
The AT-TE slowly resumes its plodding pace, but soon the tank is reaching just a little less than full speed. It whips around the building to your north, Jackpot and Kep providing good cover fire against the droids. Multiple rockets launch out from their position, but none are able to hit you.
You comm the troops at the Depot. "This is Lieutenant CT-42/458, we are approaching your position and are on the move to reinforce the Hospital. Do you copy?"
The same trooper that pointed out that Crusader was a crewmember of the 'First Walker'-a fairy tale, of course, there is no way that your crew are the crew of that particular legend-comms you in return. "Corporal Dodger here, I copy that sir. I will get my men moving so we can join you."
"We have a couple companies of B-1s marching from the south Cor-"
"Dammit, dammit all!" Captain yells over comms, cutting you off. "Droidekas, everywhere! They're cutting down my boys! Lieutenant, if you can hear me, you need to double time it to my location immediately!"
> [Cont.]
>>44416553
On the tactical map, you see the literal swarm of droids marching on the Hospital and dread fills your gut as you note the distance between you and that building. You check back on the C-9979, and you see that it is now over the middle of the city, and it looks to be moving directly for the open ground between you and the Hospital.
Overhead you see 5 laser blasts lance out towards the west, and you hear over comms a new voice. On your tactical map to your west you see 5 approaching LAATs.
"This is General Kenobi, we have been hit! We are going down, repeat, we are goin-" All five gunships blink off of your map. They crashed somewhere to the west of the depot, along the road.
"Lieutenant," Bandit comms. "Did you hear that?"
"Yes I did."
"If we leave them without support, they will likely be forced to fight against the droids we left to our south. Do your scanners indicate any more forces coming from that direction?"
New contacts ping on your map. "Another company of Supers, along with," You pause. "A platoon of GATs."
"And any AT-TEs Kenobi might have brought would not have survived that crash," Was Major's sober response.
"Lieutenant, do you copy!" Captain again yells over comms. "We are being overrun!"
"What are we going to do, Lieutenant?" Carla whispers in the cockpit.
> Orders?
> If you would like for me to provide options, please ask. Many would be similar to the last choice.
>>44416584
Head for the Hospital. Kenobi is a Jedi.
>>44416584
Lets get our ass to that depot. Any infantry that can't load can use the tank as mobile cover and a bullet sponge.
I have faith that we'll live.
>>44416584
Head to the hospital, Kenobi is a jedi and has plot armor, he'll be fine.
and yes, options would be nice
>>44415412
Just to be sure, which way is north on this map, would help me decide what to do for >>44416584
>>44416716
Understood.
You.
> [] (Default) Continue with the mission, go and provide support to the forces at the Hospital. ((Default): Scouts come with you, Dodger's troops stay at the Depot.)
> [] Leave (Scouts, Troopers, Both) at the Depot for defence against the incoming GATs
> [] Bring (Scouts, Troopers, Both) Along to support the Hospital.
> [] Order (Scouts, Troopers, Both) To link up with Kenobi's forces so they do not get bogged down.
> [] Hold at the Depot, the enemy tanks can easily outflank you if you are not careful.
> [] Move to support Kenobi's forces.
> [] Hold position somewhere, lay in ambush for the approaching C-9979
> [] Other
Xtreme
> [] (Default) Provide long range support against the forces at the Hospital.
> [] Open fire on the incoming C-9979.
> [] Fire at the incoming platoon of GATs when they come into view.
> [] Other.
All other crew members do not require a specific order. If you have one for them, then consider them all to be
> [] Other
>>44416810
North is up, sorry.
>>44416919
> [] Hold position somewhere, lay in ambush for the approaching C-9979
> Get someone on the scanner, look for possible nukes or humans working with the bots, not cool man, not cool.
cant really call it an ambush if they know we are hear. Once we take our shot (gods have mercy on us) we get moving and maintain the chain of command.
>>44416919
>> [] Bring (Both) Along to support the Hospital
Xtreme
>> [] Fire at the incoming platoon of GATs when they come into view.
>>44416919
I'm >>44416716, would like to alter mine to:
You
> [] Bring Scouts along to support the Hospital.
> [] Order Troopers to link up with Kenobi's forces so they do not get bogged down.
Xtreme
> [] Open fire on the incoming C-9979.
I'll leave the voting period open for a little longer, let your tactical juices flow.Welcome to the beginning of the clusterfuck.
If you would like for me to update your location on the map, please go ahead and ask.
I can describe it real quick: You are just to the right (Read: West) Of the building to your right and near that road, heading up towards the Depot.
Why do I think that the map will become a staple to this quest?
Looks like we are in general agreement that we ought to continue on with the plan and reinforce the Hospital.
Are we in agreement that we want the Troopers to join us in the reinforcement of the Hospital?
And as you move, Xtreme will take shots at the approaching dropship.
Alright, please roll.. 4d10
Rolled 8, 2, 2, 5 = 17 (4d10)
>>44417454
Rolled 3, 3, 3, 1 = 10 (4d10)
>>44417454
I don't know which god to pray to, so I'll try praying to Xenu, that god fucks with numbers and money right?
>>44417529
Okay, noted, praying to the god of Scientology does not work.
>>44417471
Im so sorry guys....
Rolled 8, 5, 6, 2 = 21 (4d10)
>>44417454
>>44417471
>>44417529
Also how come we get shit rolls like that here but not in Monsters and Other Childish things where these kind of dice rolls are actually wanted.
>>44417594
Because Dice God have a twisted sense of humor.
I bet you guys havent sacrifice anything yet
>>44417471
>>44417529
>>44417581
> 8, 3, 8
> 2, 3, 5
> 2, 3, 6
> 5, 1, 2
Yeesh. Here we go.
>>44417594
Is that quest any good? I saw it but never had the time to read it.
Also, for fun the set of rolls after the next update, lower will be considered better. I'm curious about how the Dice Gods will react.
Do you guys find this agreeable?
Writing.
>>44417663
2,1,2
sure works for me
>>44417663
>Those rolls
Why do I get the feeling this quest isn't going to last much longer? Dang.
>>44417663
>Also, for fun the set of rolls after the next update, lower will be considered better
lets go with that, so that if we roll high on that we will know weather or not the Dice gods really do have it out for CT-42/458
Speaking of which, do those numbers have any meaning or did you just choose them randomly?
>>44417706
Not for these rolls, of course, the next time I call for a roll.
In case that wasn't clear.
>>44417724
Be thankful you are not trying to do anything incredibly stupid and ballsy like shown all the time in TCW.You were lucky when you jumped on the AAT.
>>44417733
Read the rolls as columns.
> 8, 3, 8
Are the first rolls from each set, and they together constitute the rolls of a single character. The system I am trying out is not "Roll three times and choose the best of all of them," instead the sets of three all must beat a DC I have in mind for that particular character for that particular action. Some characters have higher DCs than others, and that's why critical failures or successes do not immediately fuck you up or win the day.
So if the DC was 6, then the set of 8, 3, and 8 would pass the dc because two of the three numbers either met or surpassed the DC. The increased effect of numbers as stated last thread are still in effect, though it also pertains to the set as a whole. So if the set were instead "8, 1, 8," and the DC was still 8, the action would still succeed but something may go wrong in the process of it.
Does that make sense?
Basically: Tons of behind the screen stuff.
>>44417838
I was asking about the numbers in 'CT-42/458', actually, i already knew what the roll columns were. sorry i wasn't clearer.
>>44417941
Oh, that's alright. I'm not sure, they just occurred to me as I was creating his character.
Now, it just feels right to type out his designation, you know? And I feel it flows off the tongue quite nicely.
Basically: I chose it at random. Why I kept it? Aesthetics, I guess.
Now, back to writing.
How much longer does everyone want to keep going?
>>44418015
As long as you want.
>>44418015
Until you're dead and broken..
in other words, up to you
>>44418015
I'll be around a while
>>44418077
>>44418106
>>44418137
Gotcha, let's see how late into the morning (For me) I can get before I crash.
>>44410791
>lieutenant
Leftenant
>>44418211
Wait, so who is British in your head?
>>44418015
Im going to bed, but keep going and i'll see what damage you all have done in the morning.
>>44418239
All of the clones are new Zealanders going by voice actor. New Zealand and Australia are British colonies, with english-ish accents, and the same distain for France
"Corporal," You comm. "We will be moving past your position in a couple of minutes. Once we arrive, I need your men to pile as many onto my walker as possible, we need to move to the Hospital as quickly as possible. Understood?"
"Sir, yes sir."
"Captain," You switch channels. "We are moving to your position now with reinforcements. Kenobi has crash landed to our west and will be moving in shortly. Can you hold?"
"Ah, my boy." Heavy blasterfire can be heard in the background. "You get that cannon here and fire it where I tell you to, you hear? We will hold with all our might. Captain, out."
"Alright, Carla, park us in front of the Depot. Xtreme, I want you to keep an eye out on the sky, see if you can get a shell into the C-9979 as it approaches, I have a feeling it is going to land right on top of us, and your gun is the only defense we have against it."
"Shooting down one of those fat birds? Crusader, how many kills do you think that is?"
"Not now X," Crusader grunts. Your internal sensors show that he has disconnected the power supply to the right laser cannons. "I am trying to fix this mess."
"Awe, I thought Mandalore could help you overcome any challenge!" Xtreme laughs.
AT-TE 7330 pulls up to the front entrance of the Depot and you open its right hatches. The platoon of infantry march out to meet you, many only armed with blaster pistols or carbines. You spot a single soldier with a heavy weapon, a gatling laser. If these troopers were to have been forced to hold against the GATs, you are sure it would have been impossible for them to survive.
"Hey, Jackpot!" Xtreme calls out. "How many kills would one of those transports count as?"
"One," Is the curt response.
"What? Come on, that's not fair!" The mass driver turret elevates to aim over the nearby rooftops. "It would have to count for at least 20 armored kills!"
"The C-9979 is a single target. Neutralizing it would be eliminating a single foe, not many."
> [Cont.]
>>44419145
You can feel Xtreme deflate. "You know, you are no fun, Jacky."
"All loaded up, Lieutenant. We have a good number of us holding onto the top, but we should be alright." The Corporal comms.
"Copy that, closing all exterior hatches. Carla, take us to the Hospital."
"I hear ya, Lieutenant!" The AT-TE begins its slow acceleration to a trot.
The power supply is reconnected to Crusader's turrets. "I think I have repaired it! Ready for combat, sir."
"Carla, can you do be a fa-"
"Separatist transport at the rooftops!" Xtreme calls out. His mass driver immediately begins opening fire. You watch as the shells arc through the air, but all of them slam into the buildings below it. The C-9979 slowly dips back down below the buildings.
"Ah blast it. I scared it off, at least."
As you reach the extreme range for your laser cannons, you focus your scanners on the enemy forces, looking in particular for biologicals. The Nationalist forces have yet to make another appearance in this battle, and you wonder why that is.
In the meantime, you are able to determine that the force of Droidekas, though diminished slightly, have control of most of the rooms on the north western and south western wings. Doubles and his men are shored up on the second floor in the south western wing. The B-1s are occupying the center of the building, likely rebuilding the power supply to the building and setting up defenses, while the Supers are moving around the building to the north. They seem intent on flanking your troopers.
Where is the general for this army? They seem to have a commanding view of the battlefield-
Wait, there, a biological contact. It is approaching the room where Doubles is fighting his desperate last stand.
"Doubles," You comm. "I think the enemy general is advancing on your position as we speak!"
"Ah, my boy, it's her." The Captain sighs.
"Wait, her? Who are you talking about?"
> [Cont.]
>>44419164
"You'll understand soon. Inform me when you are 50 meters out."
The Supers are now rounding the northern corner.
You find yourself pointing at the approaching enemy. "Crusader, suppressing fire on those battle droids!"
"May these CIS Scum burn by my righteous fury!" Crusader roars. A single laser blast shoots forth-
A massive fireball blooms out to your right, and Carla has to struggle to keep the AT-TE from tipping over on its side. You hear the yells of clones who have lost their hold and tumble off onto the ground below.
"Crusader, what the hell was that?" Twitch screams. Your sensors blare: Fire in the Internal Compartment.
"I seem to have misjudged my repairs." Crusader sounds meek.
"My sensors are reporting a fire back there, I need you to get it out!" You state.
"Mando, your console is on fire! Get out of there!" Twitch orders, "Kep, kid, get up here and put this out!"
It seems that your right laser cannons have been taken out of action.
You are now within 50 meters, with a legion of Supers marching on your right flank. You need to counter them.
"X-" You try.
"Sir, The transport is coming in to our south!" Xtreme says. "I have the shot! I just need to like it up-"
"Lieutenant! Are you within range?" Doubles comms.
"I am Captain, but we ha-"
"You have a lock on my location, correct?"
"Of course si-"
"Mass driver shell! Now!" Doubles screams over the headset. You heard the sound of a lightsaber extending and swishing through the air, a wave of blaster fire, and the sounds of your brothers dying in droves.
Your heart drops. A Sith? Here?
> [Cont.]
>>44419193
"Sparks," Doubles whispers with you still patched in. "Are the charges on the reactor set?"
"Of course, my Captain." Sparks sounds absolutely elated.
"Good. Ventress, you Sith scum, you will not escape me again!" Doubles roars.
The rockets from the anti tank SBTs are flying around your hull, and while the troopers up top are firing back, they are homing in too quickly.
The C-9979 is slowly approaching the area behind you. You can see its laser cannons tracking your movement, and you can feel the crosshairs line up against the AT-TE.
Your tactical map shows that the platoon of GATs are just now reaching the church where you spent the night, how long ago that now feels, but they are racing towards your position, the enemy infantry not far behind.
"Lieutenant!" Carla's shrill response resounds in the cockpit. "What do we do?"
> [Cont.]
>>44419205
> Orders?
CT-42/458
> [] (Default) ???
> [] Follow the Captain's orders. Launch a mass driver shell right on his position.
> [] Keep up the momentum, move past the Captain's position along the southern half of the building. Your current position is compromised.
> [] Turn into the approaching SBTs, if you are fast enough you can take many of them out with your remaining laser cannons.
> [] Halt here and offload the infantry, though there is no cover, they will do better on the ground than inside your walker.
> [] Turn right back around and retreat to the Depot. You are going to be flanked in all directions if this keeps up.
> [] The conflict is on the second floor. Your AT-TE is roughly as tall as that. Perhaps you can ram into the side of the building?
> [] Other.
Carla
> [] (Default) Follow movement orders.
> [] The feet of the walker are magnetic, and the exterior wall of the Hospital looks like its ready to collapse.
> [] Other
Twitch
> [] (Default) Open fire on the droids inside the Hospital.
> [] Focus fire on the Sith general?
> [] Fire upon the incoming SBTs as possible.
> [] Take out the supports of the room the Captain and the Sith are in.
> [] Other
Xtreme
> [] (Default) Shoot down the incoming C-9979.
> [] (OVERWRITTEN DEFAULT) Follow orders, launch a shell on the Captain's position.
> [] Fire on the approaching SBTs.
> [] Forcus fire on the Sith General?
> [] Take out the supports of the room the Captain and the Sith are in.
> [] Other
Crusader (Occupied)
Twitch and Kep (Covering the rear)
>>44419226
>> [] Follow the Captain's orders. Launch a mass driver shell right on his position.
Twitch
>>Fire at the SBTs
>>44419226
>> [] Follow the Captain's orders. Launch a mass driver shell right on his position.
>>44419226
>[] Follow the Captain's orders. Launch a mass driver shell right on his position.
> [] Turn into the approaching SBTs, if you are fast enough you can take many of them out with your remaining laser cannons.
>>44419226
>[] Follow the Captain's orders. Launch a mass driver shell right on his position.
He really wants to kill this Sith and they scare me more than that transport anyway
Twitch
>[] Forcus fire on the Sith General?
>>44419267
>>44419349
>>44419454
>>44419485
Following orders, even at the probable cost of the lives of your brothers.
Intriguing. What picture does this paint of CT-42/458's personality?
After you follow orders, it looks like you want to turn towards the Supers and take them out as you run. From there, well, the situation may be drastically different.
Alright, dice time.
3d10. Three sets, please.
Take a moment and pray to your dice gods. Sacrifice a piece of your virility or whatever else you have on hand.
Remember, lower is considered better for this set of rolls.
Rolled 7, 3, 1 = 11 (3d10)
>>44419640
GODSPEED YOU GLORIOUS BASTARDS
Rolled 93 (1d100)
>>44419640
Dice gods...I already sacrifice Big.
Rolled 6, 8, 10 = 24 (3d10)
>>44419640
A man who does his duty.
Rolled 2, 4, 2 = 8 (3d10)
>>44419718
Shit..wrong dice
Rolled 7, 4, 1 = 12 (3d10)
>>44419640
>>44419722
Course I roll high as fuck. I'm sorry guys.
I am sitting here tensely, this is the first time a quest has made me physically antsy
>>44419660
>>44419722
>>44419760
I will take this set because it is linked to my post.
So, the rolls.
> 7, 6, 7
> 3, 8, 4
> 1, 10, 1
..
That last set. That is spectacular.
Oh, the fun I am going to have here.
Writing.
>>44419854
b0ss pls
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WChTqYlDjtI
>>44420290
an0n pls
If only we had the high ground
>>44420265
>>44420290You're lucky lower was better. So damn lucky.
The clouds have moved in during your sprint to support your Captain, and now the sky above has unleashed a downpour upon the battlefield. All at once the drops slam into your speeding AT-TE. You have but a moment to decide, but you know what you must do.
A Professional soldier is a good soldier, one that always follows orders. Regardless of the consequences.
"Xtreme." Your voice is cold, certain. You can feel Carla's concern through her body language. You ignore it. You have a duty to follow.
"Direct your aim at the Captain's location."
"What? Lieutenant, I-"
"It is a direct order from the Captain himself. Aim, and fire." You will not tolerate insubordination in this moment.
The mass driver was aimed at the incoming C-9979, directly 90 degrees to the left from the cannon's forward facing position. Xtreme, after a moment, rotates his cannon towards the objective.
Within 10 minutes, it will land and begin to offload more dealers of mechanical death upon these lands.
That is not your mission right now. You have been given orders.
"Carla, please slow down the AT-TE. We need the walker stable." The panic in your gut is no more. It has been replaced by cool confidence.
Your comm pings.
"Well well, Sith, it looks like you have finally cornered me." Doubles is speaking to the enemy. He must be comming you in as a witness to his final moments.
A male voice responds. "Come out, clone."
"Wait, you are not Ventr-"
> [Cont.]
>>44420841
You are close enough to see the beam of green lash out and stab through the air. You hear Doubles grunt in pain.
Confusion and rage well up inside of you. A Jedi? Leading the Separatists?
"Ventress, you say? That cow? She is nothing more than a pawn to my plans. You, you pathetic inhuman slime, you are just another obstacle." His voice is filled with anger, though yours is far more powerful than his.
"Xtreme. We have a traitor Jedi inside there." You state. The atmosphere of the walker immediately turns from anxious to hostile. "Are you able to fire?"
"Yes sir." Xtreme once again sounds similar to you, cold, calculating, ready to enact the wrath of the Republic on its enemies.
Doubles laughs over your commlink. You pause for a brief moment to hear his final words.
"Your plans end here, traitor."
The blinds covering half the window are torn down, and you are able to see the details of the fallen Jedi. Another human donning a dark green robe, and when it turns to face the window, you see a spark of green in his eyes.
"Fire-"
"Jared?" Carla cries out as you order. The Jedi looks directly at your pilot. You can see the terror in his eyes.
The shell locks into place. The mass driver shifts ever so slightly to the left. You can feel Xtreme press the button to let loose death.
In that same instant, Carla slams on the brakes of the AT-TE. As the fore area of the walker pitches forward, so does the barrel of the mass driver. The shell lances out, and immediately you see that it is too low, far too low. The Jedi can see it as well, and as the shell penetrates the glass, he is already leaping towards your walker.
The AT-TE skids to a stop. The room explodes in a massive fireball. Your connection with the Captain cuts out into static.
The Jedi lands right on the canopy, and he stares into Carla's eyes.
You hear the girl sob. "No, not you too." She reaches a hand towards him.
> [Cont.]
>>44420860
His hood falls back and you see his shock of red hair. How incredibly unlikely, this filth of an exJedi is related to your pilot?
A grin spreads across your face. You will rejoice in his blood.
"Crusader." You comm. The troopers on top begin their futile attempts to blast the Jedi. He flips over you and out of sight. "Purge."
You activate one of the external cameras. Droidekas roll up to the windows, but Twitch is already firing into the building, neutralizing contacts before they can pose a threat. Good.
The feed shows the despicable Jedi doing acrobatics around the troopers as they try to fire at him. You watch as head fly, bodies flop to the ground, the mass driver rotate towards the approaching SBTs. The top hatch opens up, and watch as a vengeful Crusader rises with his vibroblade drawn.
The remaining troopers retreat to the back half of the AT-TE. SBT rockets whizz by, but the two stand facing against each other. Crusader, still covered in Big's dried blood, glints even in the darkness the downpour provides. You can see the Jedi waver for a moment, then you watch him laugh. You hear nothing, now even Crusader's response. Fitting.
All you can hear is the sound of torrential rain and the desperate sobs of Carla.
"Carla," you say as tears cling to your throat as well. The mass driver finishes its rotation and locks onto the enemy droids. "Fear not. I have lost brothers as well this day. But remember this, and be joyous: the Republic shall be victorious in the end."
Her cries do not stifle, nor do they grow worse.
The Jedi and Crusader charge at each other, the colors of your crew member's armor flashing and refracting through the rain. The mass driver fires, and you can feel the droids get obliterated.
The recoil makes the Jedi unbalanced, letting Crusader get the first attack, an upward two handed swing from his right side. The jedi blocks the attack by the barest of measures, but he is forced to leap away to keep from stabbing himself.
>>44420893
Crusader does not let up the pressure, swinging again and again against the retreating Jedi's faltering defense. As they grow closer to the cockpit, you can hear the sounds of their blades clashing, and you can see how furious Crusader's blows are.
Where the Jedi has become clumsy and off balanced, Crusader has become graceful. It's only from the Jedi's reliance on the force that he can block the blows as they come. Because of that they are currently evenly matched, though it is obvious to both that Crusader has the advantage.
The C-9979 is still attempting to land behind you. There are no longer men for you to reinforce here. A icon has appeared on your command console. A timer, that will end in 5 minutes. That will be almost exactly when the C-9979 will fly over the Hospital, and it should be enough time for you to get out of range of the explosion.
You look down to the sobbing Carla. It looks as if you will have to pilot the walker yourself if you want to move.
Crusader lands a deep gash in the Jedi's leg during an overhead swing, and it is enough to make the fallen Jedi fall to one knee. He deactivates his lightsaber and holds his hands up in surrender.
You do not trust his intentions for a moment, and neither does Crusader. He lifts his broad vibroblade over his head, and pauses.
He is waiting for your order.
> Orders?
Crusader
> [] Eliminate the traitor.
> [] Disarm the traitor. Peacefully.
> [] Disarm the traitor. Forcibly.
> [] Capture the traitor.
> [] Make the traitor unable to walk and leave him to burn.
> [] Demand that the traitor repents.
> [] Other.
You
> [] (Default) Move out of the blast radius.
> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks.
> [] March against the GATS.
> [] Fall back to Kenobi's forces.
> [] Move just out of the blast radius and be prepared to fire upon the damaged C-9979.
> [] Comfort Carla (How?)
> [] Other.
>>44420912
>Crusader
>> [] Eliminate the traitor.
>You
>> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks.
> [] Disarm the traitor. Forcibly. (lets just say his limbs wont be working for a while, it's question time)
> [] Fall back to Kenobi's forces, drop the prisoner to them asap and then head back into the fight
>>44420912
> [] Eliminate the traitor.
> [] Fall back to Kenobi's forces
>>44420912
>> [] Eliminate the traitor.
Cut his arms off
> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks.
>>44420912
> [] Eliminate the traitor.
Keep the body and bring to Kenobi
> [] Fall back to Kenobi's forces.
>>44420912
> [] Disarm the traitor. Forcibly. By cutting off his hands.
> [] Move just out of the blast radius and be prepared to fire upon the damaged C-9979.
>>44421000
>>44420912
Changing to fall back to depot just to make things easier
>>44420912
Crusader
> [] Eliminate the traitor.
You
> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks.
>>44420912
> [] Disarm the traitor. Forcibly.
Destroy all weapons
> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks.
>>44421068
He's a Force user, anything is a weapon
>>44421089
make sure he's in a coma
>>44421089
Then we'll just have to get creative. Are you familiar with the phrase 'to the pain'?
>>44421089
Cut off arms then knock out hard. Then drop of Mr. Handy to Kenobi
>>44421127
>>44421121
or you know we could just execute the traitor scum
>>44421089
He needs to concentrate
Constant Electrical shocks take care of that
>>44421148
Killing is a lot better in this case. I don't want the guy who can kill people with his mind around my men
>>44420912
>> [] Eliminate the traitor.
>You
>> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks
Can we put some fire on that transport?
> [] Move back to the Depot and hold there against the incoming tanks.
We will not abandon the brothers we can save even if we have to have them hang onto our sides
>Capture him alive but break his arms, legs and knock him out, tell our red head not to worry we won't kill him....yet
>>44421149
This is the only solution that makes sense, but how would we facilitate that? And also consider that we ARE a Shiny, and as such, aren't to the point of constant torture yet
Why are we going to the Depot? There's nothing their. The only friendlies that aren't inside the AT-TE are with Kenobi.
>>44421008
>>44420912
Changing my vote of going to the Depot to one of
> [] Fall back to Kenobi's forces.
6 for executing the traitor, 4 for capturing him, if a little maimed.
That was amazing to write. I hope it was enjoyable to read.
>>44421228
The Depot is the closest defensive position your forces can utilize against the incoming enemy Infantry and, more importantly, their tanks, the GATs, pic related.
Linking up with Kenobi is more about linking all the forces in the area and basically reporting to your superior officer for orders.
>>44421184
You absolutely could order Xtreme to put fire into the transport as you move.
Though you may want to determine if you want to do it before or after the trap is sprung.
>>44421333
I count 6 for returning to the Depot and 4 for linking up with Kenobi.
Alright, I require 3d10 this time.
Because I like how it worked out, any time you are facing a force user, the rolls will be inverted.
This means that the first of the three d10s will be treated as normal, where higher is better. The second will be lower is better. The third returns to normal.
If you do not like this, I can retract my decision if it pleases you.
Rolled 2, 4, 10 = 16 (3d10)
>>44421461
PLS
>>44421333
dice+3d10
hoping for a lucky first post
Rolled 2, 8, 4 = 14 (3d10)
>>44421461
GLORY BE
>>44421487
Shit
Rolled 2, 4, 4 = 10 (3d10)
>>44421487
Here
Rolled 7, 1, 9 = 17 (3d10)
>>44421461
>>44421522
Thank goodness you didnt link it
>>44421539
I thought it was changed to low is good now?
>>44421553
Only for the first roll
>My roll;_;
>>44421479
>>44421489
>>44421527
Sleepy to the rescue.
Note for future rolls: I will not count rolls that are not linked to the post asking for rolls.
So, the sets.
> 2, 2, 7
> 8, 4, 1
> 4, 4, 9
Writing away.
Depending on how tired I feel after this post, it might be my last one. I will be running tomorrow as well.
>>44421553
Only rolls directly concerning jedi is it better for the rolls to be low.
To reiterate once more: Dice rolls in this quest are particular to the people you give your orders to, and you want to think of them as being in vertical columns instead of horizontal rows. That's why I have begun asking for multiple rolls with multiple die rather than single dice rolls.
>>44421560
So your roll was actually pretty good overall.
If anyone is still unclear, I can explain further if you would like.
>>44421597
Oh my head hurts the dice for this quest are too complicated or I am a moron...Likely the second one
>>44421597
Booyah being helpful and not knowing!
>>44421597
Actually, I am already beginning to mix up words, and I've had to edit the same line for the last 10 minutes.
If the thread is still alive tomorrow, I will continue from there.
The thread is now open for QnA for a little while. It looks like the fangled dice system is a little confusing, I shall try to clear it up.
Critiques and praises and random fanart are always welcome.
>>44421631
What is confusing about it, in your opinion?
>>44421638
Random acts of helpfulness are always good Sleepy.
>>44421631
Nah...you're just a moron...like me...and rookie over there
>>44421648
I'm just not a fan of mixing High and low it should be one way or the other.
>>44421649
Well at least I am among friends then...
Time for battle tactics!
Should we hunker down 7330 during the coming battle?
>>44421672
Jedi are force users, and they by definition mess with the very fabric of the universe. I think the mechanic suits the fluff, as how all of Carla's dice rolls utterly failed her DC to continue to pilot effectively when faced with this Jedi.
It all lines up perfectly sometimes.
Jedi will not be all that common anyway, and I will always point out when the dice inverts.
>>44421713
Try spinning, that's a good trick
>>44421752
But anon from a certain point of view that is unclassy.
>>44421766
we'll be okay if we have the high ground
Query: Did we put slatted armor on sections of 7330's hull?
>>44421881
Could've sworn we did
We need to get to the rest of our forces, I recommend we work our way from the depot to the downed gunships, and report in. However we should try to fix up those turrets first.
In addition we need to deal with the wounded and try to figure out our full numbers.
Hey guys a guy over on /v/ is claiming to be a former Lucas arts employee and is leaking an unfinished version of SW Battlefront 3. Thought you guys might be interested.
Also bump
>>44421881
Slatted armor was applied to cover the open portions of the mass driver gunner's seat, strengthened the forward armor of the cannon, and reinforced the connection to the main hull.
You have not applied any more upgrades to AT-TE 7330 at this time.
I am up and will be writing in a little bit. Thanks for keeping the thread alive!
I've thinking of getting the KOTOR games, because I need something else to sink my time into. Suggestions of what I ought to do regarding it?
>>44427106
I'm here whenever you'd like to start.
>>44427106
KOTOR games are great
One is fun if a little stock but 2 imo is fucking amazing, its the Empire strikes back to 1's A New Hope (a lot of bugs though and the great writing upsets SW purists) Restored content mod is a bust.
>>44427807
How do you mean?
Also I am working on the update now, thought I should let you know.
>>44427936
the writing is a little polarizing, the main writer (who also wrote Planescape Torment). It asks questions and makes the player defend their choices and viewpoints on things.
the first one is more conventional and simple. Republic is good, Sith is Evil. pure vanilla, nothing wrong with that, it's the flavor you can always come back to and standard SW operating procedure.
2's setting is deeper and darker. Shades of Gray choices and characters. Some feel that its just shitting on star wars mythos/feel/etc by not following the traditionally black and white dichotomy if you look at it from that certain point of view.
Kotor 1's morality choices felt pretty stark. buy stuff from a widow to support her family or mind trick her into forking over the swag for free.
Kotor 2 has you deciding to give two tickets off world to either a Republic spy illegally on the planet, a war widow, a stranded freighter captain, a criminal that will to pay you a lightsaber crystal, or a merchant that will pay good credits for it.
I love the companions, I love the villains, I love the story. I felt the consequences of my actions more in 2 than 1. Its my favorite game of all time.Kreia you will either love or hate.
KOTOR 1 is a reconstruction of Star Wars
KOTOR 2 is a deconstruction of Star Wars
Both are goddamn amazing.
>>44427106
>I've thinking of getting the KOTOR games, because I need something else to sink my time into. Suggestions of what I ought to do regarding it?
1. Buy KOTOR 1
2. Male Soldier
3. Get the fuck off Taris
4. Romance Bastila
5. ???
6. PROFIT!
1. Buy KOTOR 2
2. Female Sentinel
3. Get the fuck off Peragus
4. Kreia
5. ???
6. Do you feel like a hero yet?
>>44427106
Roll scout/consular, put all your points into wisdom, multiclass into weapon master in the second. Max force speed and flurry as soon as you can, and don't get too attached to blasters in the first, they're kind of shit. They're viable but difficult in the second, save them for hard mode replay. Go with dual wielding or double blades.
Talk to your companions constantly, they all have personal quests. You'll need good repair skills for the droid companions. Go to Korriban last in the first, early in the second, but remember to revisit it later. Talk to HK-47 and Canderous a lot, they have good stories. Tease Bastila, it's funny.
Don't roll female in the second without the Handmaiden mod, Disciple is boring and useless.
Play the second with the restored content mod. Under absolutely no circumstances even think of downloading M4-78, it's a pile of shit.
So guys, do we have a plan to actually survive this day? We can try to repair up and maybe do the old fashioned trick of hauling scrap on the sides of the tank to soak up a few anti tank rounds.
>>44428712
We've salvaged all the forces we can from the Depot and Hospital. Nothing left to do here but die heroically. The only friendly forces in the area are General Kenobi's men, or what's left of them.
Remember the Imperial Guard NCO Disaster Response Checklist.
• Step 1: Secure the perimeter
• Step 2: Determine chain of command
• Step 3: Call for backup if needed
• Step 4: Establish contact with friendlies
• Step 5: Combine forces with friendlies and repeat
We're somewhere between Step 3 and Step 4.
"Crusader." You are calm and collected. "Eliminate the traitor."
You transfer control of the AT-TE to your console. You always preferred to command than drive, mainly because you could not get the balance right in the simms to get those walkers past a combat approach speed. As you turn the walker around to head back to the depot, you find that the balance issue is exactly the same. You feel extremely uncomfortable trying to accelerate to the speed that both Phi and Carla pushed the walker to.
It provides an interesting dilemma. You are exactly the same as your brothers in every way but age. Is that such an important factor? Or is it something else?
You push your musings away for now and look back at the external camera. Crusader should have dealt with the traitor by no-
The Jedi's lightsaber is extended again, and the two are currently locking blades. The Jedi's face is contorted in an obscene, primal snarl as he uses his body to push into Crusader with a strength not shown just a minute earlier. Crusader stands solid against the push, and you see his helmet move as you presume he responds to something the Jedi was saying.
So this is the power of the force. Giving the fallen Jedi a second wind. No matter, you trust that your crew will take care of him.
Your rear turrets begin opening fire, and at a quick glance you see they are engaging the next line of SBTs as they round the northern corner. You are already out of their effective range, but still they fire towards you.
"Xtreme," You say as you switch back to the feed watching Crudader and the Jedi. They seem to have now disengaged from their blade lock, and the Jedi is once more jumping and flipping about, putting Crusader on the defensive with attacks from all directsion.
"Yes sir?" Xtreme comms. It seems you got distracted.
"Turn to face the incoming C-9979 on my mark, full rotational speed." You pay close attention to the Jedi's patterns. You are going to give him a little surprise.
> [Cont.]
>>44428983
The sobs from the pilot's seat have gone silent, and you note that Carla is also watching the fight unfold. Good.
You open communications with Crusader in a brief moment of respite, after he parries one the Jedi's thrusts and landed a solid kick in the middle of his chest. "On my mark, duck."
You see Crusader nod through the feed.
The Jedi Stumbles back into a fighting position as Crusader approaches. His pained expression brings joy to your heart as he shakily raises his lightsaber. All that power, that rage you saw before has been replaced with something you never thought you would see in a Jedi: terror.
Your sensors pick up that the C-9979 is almost directly behind you, nearly over the Hospital. Your countdown has only 30 seconds remaining. You need to time this carefully.
Crusader twirls his massive blade with a flourish. You are unsure how he is able to wield that with only one hand. Implants, perhaps?
The Jedi raises his green lightsaber and goes to charge. Now.
You open communications with Crusader and Xtreme. "Mark."
In that moment, three things happened at once.
Crusader halted his casual approach and kneeled down, ducking underneath the Jedi's wild swing.
The mass driver cannon whipped around to collide with the Jedi's head. As the Jedi crumpled to the side, Crusader brings his sword about in an arc that slices directly through the Jedi's midsection. His lightsaber falls to the floor, and you see Crusader grab it.
The Hospital behind you exploded into a massive fireball that launched up and slammed into the descending C-9979. The shockwave caused the right half of the transport to keel over towards the ground.
The shockwave collides with your walker. The rear and your back two legs are lifted a few feet into the air as you are propelled across the ground. You struggle with the controls as troopers go flying over your cockpit. One of the halves of the Jedi slams into the side of your canopy before being flung off.
> [Cont.]
>>44429014
After 10 meters of sliding, all legs return to the ground.
"Corporal, Major, status report on your troops?" You comm. The Depot is only a few minutes away, and your tactical map is showing that the platoon of GATS are incoming, fast.
"We lost a few to that Sith, sir," Dodger responds. "And a good few were blown off the side of the walker, but I count a good 30 men ready to fight, with about 10 or moving in on foot."
"Same count as before, Lieutenant. 14 of my boys are wounded an out of the fight, and I have 26 ready to fight." Bandit says.
56 men under your direct command? You should be able to hold against this final thrust if you are careful.
"Roger, we are moving back to the Depot to set up defenses against an incoming platoon of GATs roughly 300 droid infantry. Once we get in position, I need you all to dismount and take the wounded to somewhere where they can be treated. If there are any mechanics amongst you, I require repairs to my forward right turrets."
"Copy that," Dodger comms. "I'll have a couple of my men work on it."
"Good." You say as the AT-TE marches up along the front of the Depot. You turn the back half of the walker towards the entrance ramp and walk reverse up the incline. Once you are under the cover of the building, you open all openable exterior hatches.
"We have minutes before the enemy tanks arrive. Make them count." You broadcast through the exterior speakers. The troopers all dismount and work to offload the wounded, setup firing lines, and run off to find replacement parts for your damaged turret.
Towards the Hospital, you see C-9979, now split in two, crash down into the surrounding cityscape and turn that entire flank into a wall of fire that burns strong even against the pouring rain. Roughly a dozen skyscrapers and assorted buildings are collapsing, severely damaged by the crashing transport. You see utter annihilation.
"He's dead." Carla murmurs. She is staring down at her hands nearly catatonic.
> [Cont.]
>>44429056
Not good, she needs to snap out of-
"This is General Kenobi!" Your comms ping. "We are in contact with Separatist armor! NR-N99s and GATS! Is anyone still out here?"
Your tactical map shows that Kenobi's forces are a street down to your east, and you see a platoon of both GATs and NR-N99s engaging his position.
The battle is not over yet. The Separatist forces to the south are nearly within sight, if you leave the Depot now the light tanks will likely be able to engage your walker.
The situation looks dire, as usual.
> [Cont.]
>>44429087
> Orders?
CT-42/458
> [] (Default) Scan for enemy contacts, provide overwatch over the entire battlefield.
> [] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
> [] Speak with Carla, you do not want your pilot out of the fight.
> [] Take direct action in setting up the positioning of the clones defending the Depot.
>> Do you want them holding the (first floor, second, third, roof) You have 56 total soldiers and enemies incoming likely from your south and east. (Imagine the building as a heavily fortified parking garage.)
> [] Get boots on the ground to assist in the defense.
> [] Other.
Xtreme
> [] (Default) Engage the incoming GATs to the south.
> [] Engage the enemy armor to the East.
> [] Provide long range fire support to Kenobi's forces so they can move more freely.
> [] Focus fire on enemy infantry columns.
> [] Get boots on the ground to assist in the defense.
> [] Other.
Twitch.
> [] (Default) Operate the forward turrets, providing fire once the enemy are in range.
> [] Assist in the repairs of the damaged forward turrets.
> [] Talk with Carla, she is his worker, after all.
> [] Get boots on the ground to assist in the defense.
> [] Lead a squad to link up with Kenobi's forces, help them move to the Depot.
> [] Procure heavy stationary defenses from the "marketplace."
> [] Procure heavy weapons for the troops from the "marketplace."
> [] Order his workers to try and get another vehicle up and running.
>> (AT-TE, TX-130, Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery, HAVw A6 Juggernaut)
> [] Other.
Crusader
> [] Get boots on the ground to assist in the defense.
> [] Lead a squad to link up with Kenobi's forces, help them move to the Depot.
> [] Assist Twitch in his endeavours.
> [] Other.
Jackpot and Kep
> [] Get boots on the ground to assist in the defense.
> [] Lead a squad to link up with Kenobi's forces, help them move to the Depot.
> [] Assist Twitch in his endeavours.
> [] Other.
>>44429112
>> [] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
> [] Engage the enemy armor to the East.
>>44429112
>> [] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
>> [] Take direct action in setting up the positioning of the clones defending the Depot
Have some on each floor. Heavy weapons get set up on the roof after twitch gets them.
Twitch looks for heavy stationary weapons at the marketplace
>>44429112
Twitch
> [] Procure heavy weapons for the troops from the "marketplace."
Jackpot
> Other: Replace Twitch at the forward weapons mount
>>44429112
[] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
[] Provide long range fire support to Kenobi's forces so they can move more freely.
[] Order his workers to try and get another vehicle up and running. HAVw A6 Juggernaut
>>44429112
458:
> [] Other
Contact General Kenobi, inform him of nearby friendlies and fortified position.
Twitch;
> [] Order his workers to try and get another vehicle up and running.
>> TX-130 Fighter Tank
>>44429112
> [] Speak with Carla, you do not want your pilot out of the fight. But keep looking at the scanner
> [] Provide long range fire support to Kenobi's forces so they can move more freely.
> [] Assist in the repairs of the damaged forward turrets.
> [] Assist Twitch in his endeavours. or cover Twitch's gunner seat
> [] Assist Twitch in his endeavours. or cover Twitch's gunner seat
>>44429112
CT-42/458
> [] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
> [] Speak with Carla, you do not want your pilot out of the fight.
Xtreme
> [] Engage the enemy armor to the East.
Twitch
> [] Order his workers to try and get another vehicle up and running.
>HAVw A6 Juggernaut
Would be VERY useful to recover kenobis forces
Jackpot and Kep
> [] Lead a squad to link up with Kenobi's forces, help them move to the Depot.
>>44429112
>TX-130
Could the engineers focus on getting the rocket launcher on that thing operational? It doesnt need to move, it only needs to shoot stuff.
additional explosives sound great right now
>>44428333
>>44428449
>>44428526
>>44428576
I will definitely keep this all in mind, thanks! I'm not exactly sure when I will get the games, but I will be sure to enjoy them when I do!
And all the voters are flocking.
Something I forgot to mention because I ran out of space:
You have a Maximum of 3 orders you can give out for this turn. I know there are a lot of options, so please, take time to talk it out.
>>44429260
That is absolutely possible, though that would fall under Twitch's
> [] Other
Option, as he has his own contingent of mechanics and engineers somewhere.
>>44429112
> [] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
> [] Procure heavy weapons for the troops from the "marketplace."
> [] Speak with Carla, you do not want your pilot out of the fight.
>>44429112
>>44429286
>CT-42/458
> [] Focus scans around Kenobi's position, provide overwatch for his forces so they can link back up with yours.
>Twitch.
> [] Order his workers to try and get another vehicle up and running.
>> TX-130
>Crusader
> [] Lead a squad to link up with Kenobi's forces, help them move to the Depot.
TX-130s are strong and versatile, and we *really* want vehicle support right about now. The other option would be a Juggernaut APC to bring Kenobi back, but if Crusader can handle a Jedi then he shouldn't have any trouble with babysitting one of the best Jedi in the republic. Sending Kep and Jackpot along with Crusader would probably be overkill, but all we really need is Driver, Heavy Gunner, Front Gunner, Rear Gunner, in that order of priority. Since our front guns are half-down, we can spare Twitch for other stuff.
The first order will definitely be providing overwatch for Kenobi's forces so they move to the Depot.
>>44429196
Informing him of your position will be a part of it, don't worry.
Counting..
4 for Xtreme providing fire support to the east, firing both on armor and infantry
3 for Twitch procuring heavy weapons.
3 for Twitch getting a TX-130 up and running.
3 for CT-42/458 speaking with Carla and trying to calm her down.
Looks like we have a three tie for the third order. If my count is off, please inform me.
Now that the votes have been narrowed, please choose which of those three you would like for your third order!
>>44429709
>3 for Twitch getting a TX-130 up and running.
>>44429709
New voter here, casting my lot in with
>3 for Twitch getting a TX-130 up and running.
>>44429709
>3 for Twitch getting a TX-130 up and running.
well we need another vehicle so backing this
>>44429709
>3 for Twitch procuring heavy weapons.
For the troopers around us.
>>44429709
>>3 for Twitch getting a TX-130 up and running.
>3 for CT-42/458 speaking with Carla and trying to calm her down.
These two to clear the tie
>>44429709
New voter, voting for:
3 for CT-42/458 speaking with Carla and trying to calm her down.
Failing that, order a clone to take her place.
>>44429746
>>44429786
>>44429799
>>44429857
For repairing the TX-130, the clear victor.
Would you like for me to have CT-42/458 say a few lines to Carla as a minor action? If so, what, exactly, would you like to say to her?
Alrighty then, I require.. Three sets of 3d10.
Rolled 5, 5, 4 = 14 (3d10)
>>44429975
Rolled 8, 3, 2 = 13 (3d10)
>>44429975
>If so, what, exactly, would you like to say to her?
Point out the guy would have killed us all given the chance. Then point out that we're still going to die if she doesn't get the walker running.
Rolled 8, 5, 4 = 17 (3d10)
>>44429975
>>44429975
>If so, what, exactly, would you like to say to her?
Live now, grieve later. Civvie tears can't melt CIS droids
>>44429975
>If so, what, exactly, would you like to say to her?
I have no idea what your going through but right here right now we need you in this fight, if we are alive at the end off it i will try to help
Rolled 2, 5 = 7 (2d10)
>>44429995
>>44430004
>>44430031
Rolls are in.
> 5, 8, 8
> 5, 3, 5
> 4, 2, 4
Writing, I will pick whichever suggestions pop up that fit the best.
>>44429975
>If so, what, exactly, would you like to say to her?
Hey look, I am sorry but we need you here we need your head in the fight. You've got people trusting you here and watching your back. we can mourn and talk it through after this battle alright?
So I'm watching the Clone Wars series for the first time.
Jesus fuck, that second assault on Geonosis was intense. I thought this was a kids series.
>>44430549
The insanity of that battle is actually a large part of the inspiration of this quest.
And TCW is a fantastic series, not enough focus on the clones though, but that's to be expected.
Just as a warning, I suppose.
>>44429975
"Hey Carla. What's happening? Aah, I know you were close with that Jedi traitor but I need you get focused and start piloting the walker again. We lost some people and I'm afraid we need to play catch up. So if you could get ready for pilot duties in the next couple of minutes that would be terrific. OK?
"This is Second Lieutenant CT-42/458, General, do you copy?" You comm.
"I read you, Lieutenant." The General responds.
"We are setting up defensive positions to your west in a parking garage. My mass driver cannon will be providing fire support for your forces and I will be scanning the area in order to guide you to our position." You activate the scanners. They will take about a minute to produce a detailed enough map of the area.
"That sounds great! As long as you get these droids off our back, I'll be happy." Kenobi comms. You hear missiles launching in the background.
"Xtreme," You switch channels. "Face towards the east, enemy forces will show up on your tactical map momentarily. I need you to cover the General's approach, focusing on taking out the enemy armor if possible."
"Understood, Lieutenant." The mass driver rotates to your left. Good.
"Twitch," You say while glancing over at Carla's shocked posture. You need to say something to her real quick. "Are any of your workers still around?"
"Whatcha need, rookie?" Twitch sounds tense.
"If possible, I need you to try and get one of the TX-130's upstairs functional. We need all the support we can get, and those rockets will be invaluable."
"Ah hell, more repair work?" Twitch grumbles. "Alright, I'll get on it, though it may take awhile. Jackpot, cover for me?"
"That is fine," You say as Twitch exits the AT-TE.
"Yes sir." Jackpot responds, and you hear him move over to the forward gunner's seat.
As Twitch jogs up the ramp to the vehicles, the two troopers sent up earlier come running back down with extra laser cannons and an assortment of parts. The climb up the right leg of your walker and get set to work on the damaged turrets.
Your scans come in, but again your attention is drawn to girl.
"Carla," You begin. "Right now, we have lives to protect. I understand that you are in pain, and I will do everything in my power to help, but this is war."
> [Cont.]
>>44431395
"You have to live and fight in the now, grieving can come after the enemy has been defeated." You pause.
You hear her sniffle. "I am relying on you to get this walker moving when we need to face the enemy. Understood?"
Carla nods hurriedly, though you think she is still crying. At least she sits back up, determination straightening her posture and her resolve.
"Good." You say before forwarding the scans to both the General and Xtreme.
You note that the enemy force entirely consists of B-1s supporting 5 GATS, which are acting as forward screening vehicles, and 5 NR-N99s that are holding back providing missile support. They are spread throughout the block marching west towards Kenobi's position, likely searching for his men. The missiles are not being fired accurately, it seems that they are intent on destroying the buildings.
"General," You comm. "They do not yet know where you are. After the mass driver shells begin firing overhead, move directly southwest and hold in the building there until further orders."
"Tell that to the missiles!" Kenobi quips. A small smile spreads across your face. You will not disappoint your commanding officer.
"Xtreme, do you have a lock on the enemy forces flanking to the General's southern flank?"
"Would you like for me to obliterate them?" He giggles.
"Fire for effect." The AT-TE immediately recoils back at your order, and within 30 seconds a dozen shells are lancing towards the enemy. The shells mostly hit true, decimating the droid lines.
"I assume that's our cue, Lieutenant." Kenobi comms. You see his forces make a break from cover and run for the building you indicated.
The shells are now arcing out further into the enemy's ranks, hitting around the GAT that was moving to intercept the troopers and forcing it to retreat. On the tactical map, you see the northern and southern flanks of the droid force begin to fall back to the center while attempting to enclose the General's troops.
> [Cont.]
>>44431434
Within moments you spot the avenue of retreat right past the approaching lines.
"General, move fast to your direct west. Droids are moving to encircle you, but you have 5 minutes before they do. Make them count." You switch channels to Xtreme. "NR-N99, bearing west south west, I need you take it out."
The mass driver rotates slightly to its right and elevates a few degrees. As the general's forces move, the indicated droid tank turns to face their retreat. The mass driver shell fires out, but not before a few missiles from the Separatist tank.
"General, missiles incoming." You state.
You watch as the rockets slam into the edges of the formation, and you flinch as friendlies are caught in the blasts. At least the droid tank has been taken out before doing too much damage, and 45 of the clones survived, many with heavy weapons. After another minute, the General successfully runs out of the encirclement, and are only 100 meters from your position.
You let out a sigh of relief. "Good work General, enter the Depot and prepare your men for the defense."
"Good work guiding us, Lieutenant!" Kenobi sounds pleased. "What is your name, if I might ask?"
"CT-42/458." You automatically respond as you survey the tactical map once more. The platoon of GATs to the south are now firing upon your defenses at extreme range. The forced to your east are reorganizing and will be pushing on your location soon.
"Lieutenant," one of the troopers repairing your laser cannons comms. "Repairs are complete."
Twitch pings. "Hey, we found a Saber that wasn't completely wrecked and a ton of parts from other ones. My workers are cobbling it together the best they can, but the tank will not be up for a little while. In the meantime, I can either stay here and continue to help fix this bucket up, or go procure some more supplies."
The power supply to your front right turret is connected and all lights show green.
> [Cont.]
>>44431476
"Opening fire." Jackpot says as the left cannons begin to try and land shots on the GATs. Those cannons are strong enough to do decent damage to those light tanks, but only focused fire from all four is viable to take one out. Crusader's cannons soon begin to fire at the forces to the south as well.
The mass driver fires once more, and a platoon of enemy droids to the east are annihilated.
You have a little time before the enemy forces assault your position. You look down to Carla. She glances back up at you, eyes still slightly glossy, though she gives you a tight grin and a thumbs up. Good girl.
> Orders?
> (Default) Kenobi's forces will spread out their heavy weaponry among the Eastern and Southern sides of the Depot.
CT-42/458
> [] (Default) Continue scanning the incoming forces to the East.
> [] Focus scanners on the incoming forces to the South.
> [] Expand sensors to a more general scan of the whole battlefield.
> [] Coordinate the infantry defenses.
> [] Give the General a sitrep of the general battle.
> [] Inform Kenobi of the Fallen Jedi you encountered.
> [] Other.
Carla
> [] (Default) Hold position on the second floor.
> [] Move to another floor (First, Third, Roof)
> [] Move to the exterior of the building.
> [] Move to combat the incoming forces to the South. (Requires leaving the Depot.)
> [] Move to combat the incoming forces to the East. (Requires leaving the Depot.)
> [] Other.
Xtreme
> [] (Default) Continue firing on the enemy forces approaching from the East.
> [] Focus fire on the armor
> [] Focus fire on the infantry
>>Which front?
> [] Focus on destroying the enemy's cover, taking down buildings.
> [] Other.
Twitch
> [] (Default) Continue to assist the repairs of the TX-130.
> [] Procure heavy weaponry.
> [] Take charge of one of the defensive fronts. (Southern, Eastern, what floor?)
> [] Return to AT-TE 7330, you need a full crew.
> [] Other.
> [Cont.]
>>44431499
Crusader and Jackpot
> [] (Default) Continue firing on the enemy forces approaching from the South.
> [] Hold fire until the forces get closer.
> [] Focus fire on the infantry.
> [] Focus fire on the armor.
> [] Shift fire to the enemy forces to the East.
> [] Other.
And the Obligatory
> []Write in
>>44431523
CT-42/458
>Give the General a sitrep of the general battle.
Carla
>(Default) Hold position on the second floor.
Xtreme
>(Default) Continue firing on the enemy forces approaching from the East.
Twitch
>(Default) Continue to assist the repairs of the TX-130
Crusader and Jackpot
>(Default) Continue firing on the enemy forces approaching from the South.
