Task Force 2 - Atlas: Comms

[pliant fjord]

so many dead this round 😢

[jagged pagoda]

True. May they rest in pieces peace.

I wonder if it would be good to mandate recovery of all fallen ARMCO troops to potentially prevent the bots from recovering biological parts 🤔

[topaz rivet]

That’s a problem for the aftermath

[jagged mulch]

Sounds like something I'd recommend over in the Iron Hammers

[pliant fjord]

@plain dew @turbid kernel @topaz rivet
Y'all were the ones talking earlier, do these 6 options cover the possibilities? We'll poll again when mid-rounds close.

[jolly verge]

we could issue this policy for our own troops, but recovering of our units would use so much time in battle, we dont have (especially while getting shot at/retreating)

[jolly verge]

I think so

[pliant fjord]

there's also no in-game mechanic for it, so you'd be doing it instead of shooting

[turbid kernel]

Yeah, those should cover it

[topaz rivet]

Looks reasonable

[jagged pagoda]

I dont shoot regardless, so the engis or medics could

[pliant fjord]

Looks like Hill Mine is gonna be ok

[jagged pagoda]

If we’re not doing anything else

[jagged mulch]

I feel like engineers and medics are gonna be quite busy over the next few turns

[jolly verge]

you will have not much time aside from repairing damaged vehicles, especially when we are moving with venator

[jagged pagoda]

Probably XD

[jagged pagoda]

True

[jolly verge]

and the same for medics, just not vehicles but flesh, formerly humanoid, will be "repaired"

[jagged pagoda]

Mechanicus medics

[jagged mulch]

Tbh, probably not as suicidal as sending me in a VTOL to scout (I'm a medic) because everyone has their hands a bit full

[jagged pagoda]

Is that what you’re doing?

[jagged mulch]

God no

I'm suicidal but I'm not that suicidal

[jagged pagoda]

Suicidal medic?

[vocal coral]

that was a crazy sugestion and way to dangerous with the amount of flak around, i am not loosing my precious rooster on that

[jagged mulch]

Yeah, fair

[vocal coral]

if there was little to no flak then sure why not

[pliant fjord]

You can vote for any and all options you're comfortable with

Both active polls are linked in the Briefing, which is linked in the pinned comment if you need to find it.

I'd also like to remind you all that we asked every BG involved in these two fronts if they wanted/needed our help last turn. Venator was the only BG that replied with an Affirmative. Eveyone else said "we got it, don't worry".

That may change, we'll be asking again

[jolly verge]

Somebody asked about a scan in crossroads some time ago, what did they want? I have nothing in my Doc :)
-# if somebody still remembers, otherwise Ill scroll further above

[turbid kernel]

One sec

[jolly verge]

got it

@frigid tartan may I ask you wich convoi you meant, the convoi wich was in 4417 at the eastern end of the city last round?

[frigid tartan]

Yeah

[jolly verge]

noted. We will consider it, we have to see whats will be the plan next round and well scan accordingly. I hope you can understand, if we full deploy into C-Z we need every little piece of intel we can get, otherwise it will be a good option

[sage perch]

Sam is currently down, I can confirm even my landline (which is internet based) is down

[turbid kernel]

Oof, sorry to hear it Cheese

[sage perch]

And I am at work and unable to do anything about it

[ember python]

holy shit thats a lot of midrounds

[jagged pagoda]

Agreed, Victorum has their work cut out for them, but I wish them the best

[ember python]

ok, i've caught up and voted on the poll. thank you for allowing multiple votes on that poll, i think we'll get a better sense of what Atlas wants to do with it set up that way. my thought right now is whichever tac-map we hit, we should go all in, and stick together. i'm against dividing our attention, at least for now.

[jagged pagoda]

Especially until we know more about the full capacity of the bots

[jolly verge]

With every midround describing what happens in C-Z im getting more and more the feeling of this is to large for us and venator

[ember python]

that may well be the case, though we would still be useful to cover a tactical withdrawal to Cell'Dar, should that become necessary.

[jagged pagoda]

Indeed

[ember python]

on the flip side, if we help sweep up crossroads, the BGs there will have greater strategic flexibility to react to the bots actions and help elsewhere. i see merits on both paths, but i fear if we split our attention we won't accomplish either.

[turbid kernel]

As we're getting more info I'm actually feeling more comfortable but I really want to know details about these gunships and how many there actually are in C-Z. If there are that many then we need to respond as Ixen said but we need to make sure we can actually put them down and not get our fighters killed by AA

[pliant fjord]

For me it's the RPG philosophy. The enemy can't kill us if they're dead. The more we commit to deployment, the fewer casualties there will be. The longer we wait to deploy ODTs, the more damage the enemy will do. It's not just about itching to get into the action, it's about not wanting to wait up here and watch our allies get killed.

There are safe paths for our Fighters out of the presumed range of the AA, even if they move, even if they have 2 range

Check the operations tab for some example maps I drew up

[jagged pagoda]

A sound philosophy

The best defence is a good offence

[pallid sequoia]

https://tenor.com/view/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-the-strongest-defense-is-a-swift-and-decisive-offense-star-wars-battlefront-2-gif-10594965882025658418

[ember python]

i think out ODM can sweep out either of the hills in C-Z to clean up a good portion of the AA.

[pliant fjord]

And if I were a Klingon, I would be really pissed about dishonorably abandoning Venator after they asked for help and we said yes, voting 20-4

[jagged pagoda]

Very true

[ember python]

dragons and klingons have some similarities, so, that checks out

we should give the 4 hills in C-Z code names

[pliant fjord]

3816 -
4116 -
3922 -

[ember python]

yeah, i guess that works

i mean, the hexes are right there

[pliant fjord]

Westhampton
Easthampton
Southhampton

[jagged pagoda]

Is there not a hill for Northampton?

[pliant fjord]

West and East are on equal levels

[turbid kernel]

I agree but they also only requested air support. I don't think there's much our infantry can do that their insane amount of tanks can't. They mainly just fear the gunships and rightly so. So my focus is on them.

[pliant fjord]

We can FLANK THE AA

and the SPGs

We've got ODTs with melee weapons, missiles, jump jets

we can absolutely CRUSH 4116 (Easthampton)

[jagged pagoda]

Engineers might be able to help clear the guns too (maybe idk our capabilities)

[pliant fjord]

-# (speaking as General Ixen, the officer job nobody wanted)

[ember python]

our ODM squad's goals in C-Z should be to remove enemy AA the make sweeping the gunships easier. gunships are generally better suited for use against ground targets than air, so if we can sweep up the AA we should be able to tangle w/ the gunships

[jagged pagoda]

I already assumed you were the general XD

[pallid sequoia]

my, you are a bold one

[pliant fjord]

-# the position is still open btw

As Tac-Com, I'll just remind folks that there's a poll:
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[ember python]

this is why no one wanted the ground officer position, its because Ix is clearly the ground officer already

[pliant fjord]

well we might be about to become the combat fleet...

RIP to Six Victorum FTRs

(headed to work, will still be able to communicate off and on)

[pallid sequoia]

Ixen: We need a ground officer, anybody?
Everybody: 🦗
Ixen:

https://tenor.com/view/i-love-it-gif-18812641

(I say in jest and with love)

[pliant fjord]

I nominate myself, I accept, all in favor (1), all opposed (0). I guess the ayes have it

[turbid kernel]

#1382037040438181950 message

Please Vote! SAM is down for now

[plain dew]

TBF, this is exactly how i would expect a free earth vote to go 🤣

[plain dew]

I am crying right now, ill be back later

How do i do the little text?

[turbid kernel]

Yeah, hope the bot combat controller theory is correct and killing the BC shuts the fighters down

[turbid kernel]

-#

[plain dew]

-# testing testing

-# i have not left nor cried, but i am still sad.

[turbid kernel]

Yeah, how quickly everything shifts

[wide quiver]

So our plan is to bypass this?

[turbid kernel]

We're having a vote for the exact plan #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

bypass what?

[turbid kernel]

I'm assuming they mean Crossroads but that's speculation from me

[wide quiver]

Ya crossroads.

I'll leave my order for tomorrow while we figure this out.

[pliant fjord]

that was the original plan, yes. Move to C-Z to support Venator, let the 4 Battlegroups handle Crossroads

[vocal coral]

well me personnaly (from iron hammer) is that if we loose space everything can get flanked and crossroads will have plenty? aa assets (on both sides)

[topaz rivet]

That feels viable to me, though TF1 clearly needs help most urgently

[pliant fjord]

We could Sortie all of 212's and our FTRs to Victorum

but that'd be bad for everyone at Crossroads AND C-Z

[turbid kernel]

Some on their chat flat out said they not gonna ask for help. They feel like it wouldn't be worth it. Not sure how popular a sentiment that is

[pliant fjord]

I'm still in favor of full deploy at C-Z, but that play is technically possible

[topaz rivet]

That’s fair. I think we’d preserve more by attacking C-Z’s northern flank. Even if all those unknowns make me nervous. Though I’m probably staying onboard for security since I don’t fancy dropping behind the lines

[pliant fjord]

someone should, yea. we don't have an armory on any ship

Spectre will also likely be staying, never changed his order from "reloading the autocannon"

[ember python]

plus there will be modules to crew

[pliant fjord]

we could nix the paradrop, and just deploy one engi / one medic via VTOL

plus the ODTs

[turbid kernel]

While our HMGs would be useful there our fighters would get torn up. I'm in favor of deploying to C-Z as promised but not full ground assault, mainly PAI and ODT to quickly get objectives.

[pliant fjord]

Oh, you mean everything but the Mechs?

[ember python]

😦

[pliant fjord]

If Storm is coming, they can rescue the Mechs

it seems like Storm is coming

[turbid kernel]

lol if we nix the paradrop I'm good with it. The mechs can choose for themselves is my opinion.

[pliant fjord]

what's the issue with the paradrop again?

AA danger?

recovery?

[turbid kernel]

That but recovery speed yeah, infantry are slow to recover and slow in movement without being carried. How many total would be paradropping anyway?

[pliant fjord]

3

[topaz rivet]

If the fighters went evasive and at least 2 hit the northern AA it might be safe enough to para with the drop pods

[ember python]

im in favor of committing to something. if people are worried about the paradrop situation in C-Z we should just stay in crossroads. we ball our hands into fists and hit hard, instead of a tepid flailing slap w/ half our assets.

[pliant fjord]

Total deployable infantry assets (non ODT) =
3 INF (2 staying in orbit)
2 Medi (1 on VTOL)
2 Engi (1 on VTOL)

[pliant fjord]

If Valkrye hits it with a melee charge it can't shoot at all

[turbid kernel]

Okay, that seems reasonable to me. I'm good with that. I was worried more of the infantry wanted to drop

[topaz rivet]

NB: I’m only staying behind if we drop far enough behind the line we can’t engage next round

[pliant fjord]

Translation:

Not dropping if you can't fire in the same round

[topaz rivet]

Yeah

[pliant fjord]

Yea, I don't think you would be able to

not with max AA safety

The paradrop target would be C-Z 3717

It's range 4 from the AA, but puts the engis/medics close enough to patch a tank

Reminder to vote in the new poll:
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[turbid kernel]

You're still planning to drop behind the SPG line, correct? Have a plan for all that infantry nearby?

[pliant fjord]

Venator's advance is the plan

they've got a number of vehicles on Westhampton

they're aware of our (pending) plan to drop, and we'd squish them like a sandwich

[turbid kernel]

Can the ODT dig in after a drop? I know the PAI can't

[pliant fjord]

yes

[turbid kernel]

Okay, that sounds covered. I believe the gunship swarm is attempting to cross the border to crossroads. But not all of them will make it and the swarm will split between here and there. Now may actually be the best time to engage them while their numbers are split and before more get made.

[pliant fjord]

and the factories are in C-Z, shutting them down means fewer reinforcements

[pliant fjord]

It's nice to finally agree on a plan with you 😆

-# though having your skepticism has made me dig deeper to find more evidence than I'd normally look for

[turbid kernel]

So basic plan is:

• Drop behind SPG line and engages, hopefully destroying AA.
• Soteria Squadron engages the back end of the possible gunship convoy, hopefully splitting the swarm.
• We hold the high ground until Venator's advance makes it to the factories

Sound about right?

[pliant fjord]

Add in: possible Paradrop/VTOL deployment of Engineers/Medics/INF to bolster back line

[woven yarrow]

I was going to fire at the other factory wich should put the gunship out of commission

[turbid kernel]

I did say once it was decided I would help plan. I really do apologize if I was acting too much of a wet blanket but I'm a die hard Strategy > Tactics kind of guy lol

[jolly verge]

is the grey mode still a thing? We could repair their aircraft

[ember python]

its good to interrogate the plan so we have the best possible plan

[pliant fjord]

Oh, not at all. Very thankful for it in fact.

[turbid kernel]

That's a good point. It may not save them from next turn but a gunship is an asset worth saving imo

[pliant fjord]

I'll go make the offer

[sage perch]

So what is the plan?

[pliant fjord]

#1382037040438181950 message

Vote here, you can vote multiple times

It's gonna be too hot to go to low orbit unless you're crazy enough to try 😉

[turbid kernel]

Would be hilarious to watch the Pearl shoot down a gunship lol

[pliant fjord]

while we're not sure if they can shoot at Fighters, we're 100% sure they can shoot at orbitals

Also, 212th and Shovels both confirm "We've got Crossroads handled"

[pliant fjord]

I think we could still do the repair at the start of T8 and maintain a Grey-mode turn

[sage perch]

Can I shoot ground targets

[pliant fjord]

hell yes you can

though all units within range automatically prioritize orbitals as a target

anything that isn't infantry would shoot at you

[sage perch]

Do I drop on C-Z 3721 and try to take out that SPG

since I don't have an HMG I can't dive and rise

[pliant fjord]

yea, can't descend and ascend in the same turn anyway

that particular location has 2 SPGs and an AA gun (possibly) in range

they'd most likely kill the Pearl

if you go for 3924, you might have better luck?

[turbid kernel]

That's fair.

[pliant fjord]

And Storm is going to C-Z too, bringing us 2 LS

[jolly verge]

so we the delivery dudes get a special delivery?

[pliant fjord]

yup

The [Briefing](#1382037040438181950 message) has been updated.

I'm planning as if we're going to C-Z, but a [Poll](#1382037040438181950 message) is up asking if other options are ok with you.

[jolly verge]

also there is an ongoing poll about doing "grey mode" this turn #1382037040438181950 message

btw Im creating a new graphic for potential scanning targets

Do we still dont heave a clear word about how large exactly the scanning radius is?
-# Otherwise i still assume something a bit less than Radius = 1

[pliant fjord]

Radius 1 is what I submitted every time

and it's what was revealed in the most recent one #midround-events message

[fast cobalt]

mid rounds were a heck of a fight

[pliant fjord]

you can say that again

something like 10 units KIA?

more even?

[jolly verge]

It feels so huge, thats the reason I am asking so often

[fast cobalt]

the bots will pay for this

trying to catch up on everything here

[pliant fjord]

https://tenor.com/view/chefo-sea-patrol-theyll-pay-theyll-pay-big-time-josh-lawson-gif-27331954

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

hey, Sam's back!

[turbid kernel]

Woot!

[jolly verge]

Just to let it out there, Behind every Circle is a reasoning. (and the coloured ? Contacts are options for Comms-Int) There are still other options (esp for comms-int) but these seem to me the best options.
the Numbers (1-4) name the circles and the letters(A-E) the comms int options
I think the most valuable info is the orange + dark red combination (the largest contact there, who knows what it is and what it can/will do)
the pink/purple one is just in the center of the enemy forces and seem to be deployed to fight us. It might be worth it to find out what the single larger contact in that circle tries to do, or the (not finished?) gunship
both the green and the yellow combis are to find out what is coming to crossroads and/or if it will turn to attack us

-# I didnt upload the right image, the Comms int E was missing :)

[pliant fjord]

Nice, thanks! I see you're already putting in the doc too

[jolly verge]

yeah, but i had issues doing it the way it was before, the picture now is "above the table" not "in the table"

[pliant fjord]

that's fine tbh, more flexible

[atomic comet]

do we know if anyone in CZ can make an airfield or any kind of forward base we can supply?

[pliant fjord]

nothing more fanciful than normal Engineer stuff I believe

[atomic comet]

true, just kind of hoping someone makes one. I presume it'll be a lot easier to keep these guys supplied with something other than an orbital hovering over the battle

[pliant fjord]

yea, they got Logi-trucks and stuff for their Arty

hopefully they'll be a little more grateful for the chance to resupply for free

[pliant fjord]

did you see the [Poll](#1382037040438181950 message) [(s)](#1382037040438181950 message) ?

[turbid kernel]

I believe the only Field Engineer with the airfield construction upgrade is in Flying Shovels

[craggy dragon]

Geez. Looks like I am gonna need to do some actual Engineer Stuff

[pliant fjord]

maybe! hop over to Venator comms to see if they have a need for emergency repairs

[ember python]

theres a couple of vehicles that have taken motive damage, that seems like a promising repair prospect, even though they are kinda in the thick of it

[turbid kernel]

Alright folks, I'm gonna pass out for a bit. See you all on the flip side

[jolly verge]

good night <3

[pliant fjord]

FYI, the gunships can't shoot at FTRs 🙂

[merry summit]

That’s good at least

[ember python]

that makes sense, gunships do have that "weak against aerospace" bit in their rules text, makes sense the bot gunships are similar

[merry summit]

Gunships are at their best attacking a formation like venators tbh

Nobody needs picking up from the airfield right?

[high pike]

@pliant fjord should Storm's two HVTOLs with LS land on the Picket Line?

[magic parrot]

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[solid hare]

so correct me if I'm wrong, we are now over CZ right?

[ember python]

nope, i don't think so. we're in high orbit over Crossroads

[pliant fjord]

next turn we drop tho

[ember python]

seems either way there's a factory that needs purging so there will be cause for more fire chants

[solid hare]

so for the sunday orders that's when we are dropping or one more round before drop?

[merry summit]

Please no fire chants while I’m reentering atmosphere 😬

[pliant fjord]

Sunday we drop

[ember python]

S.W.D.

[solid hare]

aye aye camp

[solid hare]

Heresy!

[merry summit]

Good luck to everyone dropping and good luck to everyone else that’s joining the fight

Not sure what I’m gonna be doing on the orbitals yet

(Currently planetside awaiting takeoff clearance)

I suppose I could load up with small supply and do an airdrop from there

[pliant fjord]

You'd be docking this turn, feel free to do a hailing action or something

or pre-load supply, yea

[merry summit]

Just gonna grab a few boxes back that I just dropped off then. Not for personal reasons of course

[pliant fjord]

alternative ODT plan for South hill

This one has the benefit of being more likely to wipe the hill entirely, and is further away from the gunships

(which are anti-ground units)

[ember python]

i like the south hill approach, i think the main con for it is that we aren't in striking distance of the factories, but, that might be fine, since Venator isn't too far off

[pliant fjord]

yea, we wouldn't be able to do much against the factories anyway

need tanks and arty for that

(unless we're going inside)

[ember python]

yeah, i think the ODT or PAI could breach em. or maybe engineers could shut them down?

but also, i mean, Veneator could also just shoot em up with their cannons

[fast cobalt]

DID SOME ONE SAY DROP

[pliant fjord]

you got any thoughts?

[fast cobalt]

we really need to hit aa and artillery. it's just where to hit it at that wont just get us swarmed after

[pliant fjord]

Here's the safe option:
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Here's the possibly deadly option:

[fast cobalt]

that looks rather deadly

[ember python]

i think its more than just safe actually, it provides us with a lot of flexibility on where to strike next, whereas with the northern hill we're gonna get fixed in place a bit more. plus side to northern hill though is we can wipe out more AA

[pliant fjord]

even worse, the deadly one puts us in the path of the enemy gunships

[fast cobalt]

and i only have one sparrow

[pliant fjord]

OH, that's AA capable, isn't it?

[fast cobalt]

ya

and 1 AP

[pliant fjord]

tempting...

[ember python]

that'll be useful, but even still there are a lot of em

[fast cobalt]

i put it's rules in my orders just so they are easily referenced

[pliant fjord]

I think lets go for south hill

@solid hare , @sturdy dew, @vestal ice , @wintry pawn u got an opinion? North (1st) has more targets, but is more dangerous and restricted.
South (2nd) is safer and more flexible.

[fast cobalt]

a little update on the bot infantry in the area on the north target

i know it's not much of a difference but each scrapped bot is one less shooting at us

[pliant fjord]

yea, my map's still out of date, my bad

[fast cobalt]

that mystery contact is a bit worrying but friendlies are picking off the pots around the guns so, it's kinda a hard choice

[pliant fjord]

with updated map

plus the south side is where Black Pearl will strike

yea, let's just go south

[fast cobalt]

[pliant fjord]

-#

[plain dew]

This is the current plan im cooking for the fighters. Theres a good chance if drop forces drop in the north, that the yellow will stick around in theater, which means more shots into our troops.

[plain dew]

@untold tusk @vague shuttle @marsh osprey LMK your thoughts about this attack run, and if you have preferance.... I also asked in Venator comms if they preferred if we delayed some of the gunships or if they preferred we killed.

[solid hare]

oh perfect timing... where are we dropping or the plotted drop zones?

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[solid hare]

I would wager it would wind up depending on which front the other side is more viable to collapse to see where the reinforcements would be most effective

[pliant fjord]

South side is easier, safer, and more likely to collapse

[ember python]

this is a bold maneuver, and definitely makes me want to drop on the South Hill to not let those AAs get a second round of shooting on the Pearl

[solid hare]

then I say we hit the south side starting at 4022 and around there, and head northboound

[pliant fjord]

ODTs can land right behind them and dig-in

everyone else can move

[ashen spear]

Hello Atlas, checking in from Spearhead. We will most likely be moving forward to C-Z this turn, and we can take out the south hill AA/Arty emplacements most likely

[solid hare]

here's what I got for the Orbital drop and current actions on the board, including the Black Pearl, represented as the Raider

top down view

I'll drop my team at 4022 facing NW and attacking the vehicles from the flank along with the rest of the OD teams

[pliant fjord]

ah, we'll be assisting you

[ashen spear]

Do you happen to know the hits / armor of those walkers?

[pliant fjord]

not a clue

at least 2 hits and 1 armor

probably 2 armor

the ODT flank should help

if you want, run your tanks down the middle, and your flankers to the south

AA to the north if you've got any

[ashen spear]

We have 7 LMs and 4 LVs, so yeah we can take them then

[pliant fjord]

hell yea

[ashen spear]

We have an AA tank too, so can provide air cover from gunships in a spot

[pliant fjord]

bless

we're sweeping what we're assuming are Gunships

but there are so many of them, any AA you've got is gonna be a blessing

[ashen spear]

We also have a fighter

[pliant fjord]

oh, sweet

[ashen spear]

These aren’t firm plans, just some diagrams we’ve been discussing

We also have an ODT unit, which I think could use your orbitals to drop?

[pliant fjord]

only if he makes it up to us

VTOL would do it

[ashen spear]

In a vtol, do you have a bay?

Perfect

[pliant fjord]

I'll reserve a slot for them both

We've got room on the pods for one more ODT too

what are their callsigns?

[ashen spear]

@orchid warren is the ODT, It’s their call if they want to do it or not

[pliant fjord]

Ok, the VTOL would need to:

Ascend to High Orbit, dock with Banksia VTOL bay G, unload blockade.

Blockade, you'd need to board the VTOL, transfer to the Endurance, and use Drop Pod "D", landing in 3922 and Digging In

[turbid kernel]

Blockade, looks like we'll actually be fighting side by side. I'm glad to see my old BG lol

[pliant fjord]

You wanna transfer to Endu to give him a High Five?

[turbid kernel]

Naw, we'll save it for after. Plus they're not the only ones. So we're moving to South Hill? Makes sense, it'll restrict Soteria's movement in the North but as long as they're aware it should be fine.

[ember python]

would it be worth it to reconsider the drop on the North Hill, since such a large contingent of Spearhead will likely sweep off the Southern Hill w/out our help?

[turbid kernel]

I believe the worry is that North would put us in the path of a possible Gunship sweep if those contacts going north suddenly change course.

[ember python]

it for sure would do that.

[pliant fjord]

And if they're all gunships, thats 12 MBCs coming down on us. It'd wipe all of us

South also has the benefit of being near the path to cell'dar if we need to retreat

[ember python]

i dunno, i think the PAI might survive. barely.

[pliant fjord]

Press x to doubt

[ember python]

fair, look its friday night, im inebriated, so i'm kinda not at my peak tactical thinking right now

we haven't considered Hill 4321 yet. i know the targets aren't quite as vital, but clearing out a bunch of those troop transports could be real easy on the rear attack from an elevated position. we still have a gunship problem, but not nearly as bad as the north, withdrawal remains an issue for everything but the LMs too.

[pliant fjord]

Plus the giant unknown thing

The two mechs could do a straying run on them

Strafing *

Ill leave that up to you, going to sleep

[ember python]

i'm not gonna decide anything until im sober

[tiny whale]

If they need supply badly I don’t mind running the gauntlet to deliver it - but depends on their own needs

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[wintry pawn]

Here might not be bad.

But it would draw a lot of attention, perhaps too much attention.

I do like the south drop.

[jolly verge]

this would only be possible if we decide against grey mode

[jolly verge]

this looks like a recipe to loosing all of our ODTs. these smallish contacts are all vehicles full of bot infantry, the gunships are in range to turn on you and bombard you and who nows what the large thing is, maybe one of these factory walkers, maybe something entirely else, but still very dangerous.

[wintry pawn]

Agreed.

I think I know what I'm going to do.

[sturdy dew]

Morning

South is clearly safer, even if north could be more useful to our allies probably. Im fine with both the options.

Just a question, because there's no airfield here, how are we going to get back on the ships?

[wintry pawn]

My vote is on south.

[jolly verge]

most likely VTOLs

and/or we maybe land an orbital behind our lines so you can jump in

[sturdy dew]

I see ignite has commited to the south, so i think that's it

[twin cypress]

@pliant fjord one question for ya

[jolly verge]

I think as part of Atlas shift, they are still sleeping, but whats the question?

[twin cypress]

Oh okay

[twin cypress]

Ye just wanted to know if we do the landing plan he suggested

So it can submit that as my order

[jolly verge]

I cant tell, but Ixen will see you asked and reply if they wake up

[jolly verge]

[I think this is the current plan](#1382037040438181950 message)

[twin cypress]

From this

[ember python]

pretty much yeah, give or take

there will be more beef here than that picture implies due to spearhead committing there as well

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[orchid warren]

Glad to be on board, so if the idea is to have Altas swing by and pick me up for a drop, that would work considering we'd be able to use our one VTOL to transport our last walking infantry team, so just let me know if that plan's still good

[jolly verge]

Boss, Storms VTOLs are not in our ATC list.

I added them in, reformat as you please. I hope I didnt forgot anyone, but it should be fine

[pliant fjord]

You can mess with the exact location (maybe further south?), but that landing spot should be pretty safe compared to others. Ultimately up to you.

[twin cypress]

Where exactly are the drop troops landing?

[pliant fjord]

We cant pick you up to drop this turn, our two VTOLs have their own assets to deliver.
If your VTOL can bring you, that would work, or maybe you can hitch a ride from STORM?

[twin cypress]

Like I've seen them in 4022 and 4222, but are these the only ones?

[jolly verge]

Is storm deliverung us the 2 LS with their HVTOLs?

[pliant fjord]

Allegedly, yes

[jolly verge]

and is this decided for sure?

[jolly verge]

Im filling in both of the HVTOLs in our doc

[pliant fjord]

Yea, two drop zones, 7 units

[twin cypress]

Alrighty

so my order will be to land with the other vtols

[pliant fjord]

Feel free to post in chat first if you're not sure, but don't forget the coordinates!

[jolly verge]

Im again asking, if doing grey mode is still the actual plan? due to repairing the air fortress thing of venator and shooting with the pearl

[pliant fjord]

I think, yes

We can repair STAN next turn as he's leaving, and the Pearl has 3 shots til it needs a reload

[jolly verge]

ok, But we still need someone to unload the LS from Storm

does storm still have units that have suffered losses? the Sentinel Medbay would be free

[pliant fjord]

I think they're healed up

They've had a down turn at Nerys

-# coffee time...

[jolly verge]

Great! Everyone keep on surviving!

-# and we have not much to do on our orbitals this turn
I am anticipating a need of 8(-9) Crew Actions this turn
-# so we will have some members who can get creative with what they are doing or just get some rest

[marsh osprey]

This plan looks good to me.

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

Good timing, S.A.M.
Briefing has been slightly updated.

[sturdy dew]

@pliant fjord are we going to drop in 3922 and hold then, right?

[pliant fjord]

That seems like the most effective plan while keeping everyone safe

-# as safe as we can be hurtling through the atmosphere at orbital velocity

[turbid kernel]

As @pliant fjord mentioned, our VTOL won't be able to pick you up and deliver our guy on the same turn. I know you want to use your VTOL for your last Infantry. We may be able to work out Storm delivering you with their empty VTOL. If we travel through Cell'Dar we can pick you up and all Storm, Spearhead, and Atlas can travel the last leg to C-Z together and have you drop with us.

[pliant fjord]

Working on it lol, some rules nonsense getting in the way rn

[turbid kernel]

You're the best Ixen

[pliant fjord]

Just persistent and a little crazy 😉

[pliant fjord]

Puts on Air-Traffic-Controller hat

@soft lance @orchid warren

Storm VTOL "PU", you'd need to pick up Spearhead ODT unit "GTCRASH", ascend to High Orbit, and dock with Banksia VTOL bay "G", you're free to de-orbit and rejoin your formation with fresh supply next turn if needed.

GTCRASH, you'd need to board PU [0.5], transfer to Endurance [0], drop to 3922 [0], and "Advance" along side your new brothers.

Thanks for being willing to coordinate!

[jolly verge]

The Air-Traffic-Controller hat looks great on you

[pliant fjord]

-# don't look in my closet there are so many hats

[jolly verge]

-# sneakily searches for your cabin on the ship to look inside while you are dropped :)

[orchid warren]

Question, so it looks like we're dropping into the thick of the walker line there on 3922, who all else is coming with so far?

[pliant fjord]

all Atlas ODers are onboard, counting you, that's 4ODT, 2PAI, 2LMs.

Also have a VTOL delivery of a Medic and Engineer just south of the drop, plus the Light Freighter Black Pearl will descend and fire it's Autocannon

between us and your flankers, it should be enough to crush that hill

[orchid warren]

Copy, sounds like a plan

[pliant fjord]

ATC complexity this turn is bringing this page back

We're in grey mode, so no repair/reload needed (until next turn anyway)

We do need someone to unload the LS from storm,
A Scan, a Com-Int, and there's tons of room for RP actions if you'd like to do one.

[topaz rivet]

I'm thinking of just hanging out on Banksia near the breaching pods

[pliant fjord]

Ah, like Dasfier did when we had to scrub the boarding mission. (The first time)

Orders are OPEN!

If you'd like to paradrop, sign up on the doc!

We're going in hard at C-Z. Good Hunting Atlas ⚔️

[turbid kernel]

I can unload the HVTOLs

Can I do both by myself or do we need 2 crew members?

[pliant fjord]

Should be a loading action, so 0.5 speed + 0.5 speed = 1 crew

[turbid kernel]

Cool cool. I got it then

[ember python]

Come planetside, its bitterly cold, the air is filled with hostile laserfire and there's work to be done.

[pliant fjord]

Good thing our uniforms are Orange and Black. Sending Fleet crew to the surface would be terrible if our uniforms were Red.

[ember python]

Yall wear the uniform?

[turbid kernel]

If you want old ornery Flight Chief Blackwood Planetside to complain your ear off, your funeral lol

[pliant fjord]

Ixen and Bok do. Human me is indifferent.

[soft lance]

@orchid warren Are you good to be picked up?

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[ember python]

Under the power armor? Do yall not sweat? because i'd sweat so much i'd drown in the helmet.

[pliant fjord]

Cold-blooded 😉

[ember python]

https://tenor.com/view/think-about-it-reece-simpson-kayode-ewumi-roll-safe-meme-gif-17305682

[twin cypress]

Now that I have some time im working as hard on getting Veronica to run as possible, expecting full functionality in T-24 hours

[craggy dragon]

Hey, sorry have been not watching. I see a lot of plans are being made.

[pliant fjord]

yea, if you're still willing to deploy on a VTOL, we've got this plan going:

[craggy dragon]

I am

[ember python]

you're already pre-loaded up on a VTOL if my memory of last round is accurate

[craggy dragon]

Ok so is deploying the action?

[pliant fjord]

yup, deploying is an action [0.5], then you have [0.5] left on the ground to do what you want

you could move closer to the power armor so you can repair them (me) next turn,

feel free to type up an order and post it here, we'll let you know if it looks ok

[orchid warren]

Yes sir, thank you very much

[craggy dragon]

Oh yeah! I am happy to move to repair

[plain dew]

I'll lockin my order tomorrow justtt incase theres any changes, but I think we are pretty firm on the fighters path?

[pliant fjord]

Yea, Olivine checked in with their stamp of approval

And Spearhead has a Fighter of their own

if we're here long enough, we'll work them into Soteria

[topaz rivet]

Are any more VTOL’s flying by in orbit? If our support squads are landing away from Venator, it might be good to have someone covering their flank

[pliant fjord]

Storm is coming in, not sure exactly where they're going tho

[high pike]

Storm Is looking at deploying here

[jagged pagoda]

In the red, blue, or green?

[high pike]

Red is AA, Blue is my suggested deployment area

[jagged pagoda]

I am blind it would seem XD

[pliant fjord]

Atlas

Orders are due <t:1752443940:F>

Thanks for a quick turnaround on the planning, I'm gonna be busy for most of tonight, and a lot of tomorrow as well.

Failhouse, Fairlie, and I will be checking off your orders as they come in, feel free to do them now! Early is better!
If you have questions about what to do, ask one of the many helpful people in this crew, or in Spearhead, Victorum, or Storm's chat, they're all in the area and know the plan.

As always, check the Pinned Comment, the Doc, or the Briefing for more info. They're all up to date.

Mille Grazie,
Ixen

[jagged pagoda]

@jolly verge What do? 👉 👈 🥺

[plain dew]

Keep in mind theres more AA to the north, and those unknowns could move forward with AA in 4119 its not a big deal for the infantry, but the vtols should be mindful

[high pike]

Yep. We're well aware of the effects of AA on VTOLs

[pliant fjord]

That should be up to you, aloha, and spectre imo

3723, 3823, 3924 are all far away from everything except the SPG and the AA gun, both of which are likely to fire at you.
You can try to push 3724 maybe and skirt the range, but nothing's certain here :/

[sage perch]

The thing is I am not good at these kinds of decisions, I definitely would like @rapid sail and @eager pendant's input as well though

[jolly verge]

im not at my pc right now, pls look at the doc or wait half an hour

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[rapid sail]

https://tenor.com/view/wake-up-dracula-hangover-leslie-nielsen-gif-14211396

you rang, boss?

[vocal coral]

i don't know if anyone here or other BGs in C-Z have any thought on this

[sage perch]

do we want to enter atmo

[sage perch]

you can add that stuff to the wiki page, just make sure you put them in italics since they are speculative

[ember python]

Our working theory is that the bot gunships operate under similar principles to the gunships we have access to, so ground targeting MBCs

[vocal coral]

crossroads map gunship is marked with 2 fire symbols

[rapid sail]

https://tenor.com/view/star-trek-picard-jean-luc-picard-picard-engage-engage-hat-gif-6848820463094332855

[ember python]

yep. hence why there being so many of them is an extreme threat.

they are likely more heavily armored as well, since thats the bot theme

[vocal coral]

yea the walker factory is atleast 4 armor because one of our mbts missed

[ember python]

the walking factory will be a tough nut to crack. i'm hoping the big unknown signal at C-Z 4220 is NOT another one, but i worry it may be

[vocal coral]

well we should statiscly have enough shooting at it to do the remaining 6 hits

plus some

[sage perch]

just waiting on Spectre's input

[vocal coral]

if i am not mistaken between redwall and iron hammer 6 mbt 3 arty 3 infantry 3 ifv that should be 5 hits from mbt 1 from arty 1 from infantry and .75 from ifv

[jolly verge]

what do you mean? You are on the list of the people who went into LCKYDROP last turn, so wait for their flight path and declare a place to paradrop onto?

[jagged pagoda]

Rightio

[ember python]

so i've been thinking about this deployment, and how to tweak it for the LMs. I have 3 goals, and i'm looking for feedback, especially from my LM bro and, naturally, our ground ops officer:

• 1- pass into range of some of the infantry blobs incase both the heavier targets in 3922 are already wiped by the time our action gets processed
• 2- end the movement in a spot we can cover our support troops being delivered via VTOL ~4023
• 3- end movement at least 2 away from the drop location to allow for evasive maneuvers (seems like a good idea given current battlefield conditions)

to these ends this is what i came up w/

[pliant fjord]

That looks great, Ill add it when I get home tonight

[fast cobalt]

im thinking of dropping into 3923 or 3822

[fast cobalt]

im gonna hit 3822

[pliant fjord]

If you drop right on top of them, you can dig in immediately for the defense bonus

Otherwise, attacking from multiple angles is also prudent

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[craggy dragon]

Okay, this is what I have so far. What do I put for where I am moving to for location? And do I put something in the Unit Special?
Unit Callsign: Alloy
Unit Type: Engineer

Order Type: Advance

Movement/Action Tracker: [0.5] to drop [0.5] to move towards Power Armor (Ixen) for repairs.
Facing: n/a

Starting Location: VTOL “Gristle”
Ending Location: Ground?
Unit Special:
Roleplay:

[jolly verge]

ixens callsign is "Ix-D-PA" and Ending location should be a Hex on the ground. Facing matters too at this moment, just a basic cardinal direction should suffice. I dont think you have any unit special

[craggy dragon]

Okay. Which Hex would be the best to be able to move to them?

I am blind and reading small numbers is hard lol

[jolly verge]

I think waiting for gristle and coordinating with them would be good. If ixen does the same, as the other PAI their ending hex should be 4022, but that locaation seems dangerous.
-# but I really dont know much about ground combat, since this is my first campaing and i am Crew, so I dont really spent time for this

[craggy dragon]

All good, I am a newbie at all this. I will wait for gristle

[jolly verge]

I am too, I just spent an ungodly amount of ~~nights ~~time the last weeks reading many things happening in this server :)

[pliant fjord]

4022 will be my hex, yes

[eager pendant]

Lets get it on

[sage perch]

Ix, where would you recommend I drop

[pliant fjord]

Any of these spots

[sage perch]

The issue is anything I can hit can hit me back, so I need to be exactly 2 away from a single enemy

So probably 3723 then, so I can reuse your map

[merry summit]

Any tasks need doing or should I standby on fire control when I get back to PL?

[pliant fjord]

Just RP and scanning

[merry summit]

What’re the scanning priorities atm?

[ember python]

big MFer in 4220 might be a good one to look at

[merry summit]

Probably another factory if I were to guess

[turbid kernel]

Plus however much of the aerial convoy moving north

[merry summit]

Thinking either ID the aerial or scan for stats

[ember python]

i have the same concern, maybe we could comm-int it if it is a factory

[pliant fjord]

Fairlie's got the big fucker reserved already I think

So the convoy is a good target

[turbid kernel]

Also Big fucker moved between turns. If it's a factory, it's a walking one

[merry summit]

How many of the unknowns are getting tagged just by virtue of being near our drop?

[pliant fjord]

Most of them are gonna be armored transports like the ones at the front of the line

[merry summit]

Ideally we’d be able to take em out before they can offload units but that’s not looking like good odds with their placement

If these things weren’t able to create new units I’d say we do a fighting retreat just to keep the inf loaded

[topaz rivet]

Like Venator knows the meaning of the word

[merry summit]

True lol

How much AA did armco bring to this fight?

Ground based

[topaz rivet]

Not nearly enough

[turbid kernel]

2 ground based units

[merry summit]

Oof

[turbid kernel]

1 in Venator and 1 in Storm I believe

Don't know if any infantry has shoulder mounted AA

[ember python]

one of our ODTs has a sparrow SRM, which can target air

[fast cobalt]

Range 2 for the sparrow

[merry summit]

I really hope there’s a way for us to get access to flak or something. Some kind of defense tech we can build

[turbid kernel]

I think with the limiting of where fighters rearm there's definitely more demand for dedicated AA. Not sure if that means people will actually take AA vehicles more lol but the demand is there

[fast cobalt]

i do wanna build one of these eventually

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

Spearhead has an AA missile too

[topaz rivet]

The AA tank is not bad since it can still hit ground. I’d rather a Mech though

[pliant fjord]

ALV with an AA gun is on my list of maybes too

Love me some logistics

-# clearly

[fast cobalt]

the next unit im making is gonna be a mech. already got it listed with my company just need the rec to activate it. love me some big stompy robots

https://tenor.com/view/battletech-emperor-ppc-gif-25470767

[ember python]

now if only Shack puts PPCs on the Store...

[turbid kernel]

Hey! I actually decided similar! Going back to mech with the payout!

[fast cobalt]

thing is. it's Pvt. Dave who has the mech training

and if you don't know dave. just think of a guy who seems to always screw up some how in the most ridiculous way

[turbid kernel]

Damn! Lmao that's certainly someone I'm afraid of in a mech. What's your plan for them?

[fast cobalt]

https://tenor.com/view/kill-it-with-fire-missiles-more-missiles-all-the-missiles-megas-xlr-gif-25111969

i have been writing a abit of lore on how dave gets the mech unit. after accidentally going AWOL

[pliant fjord]

#1382045293591134218 message

Link to a poll by Southpaw, using the massive listening post they found. If you'd like a place scanned, go vote!

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[atomic comet]

@jagged pagoda do you still want to paradrop? right now all of the drop pods I am seeing are going somewhere else and you're the only one on the HAT

[pliant fjord]

In addition to Star, @astral depot and @wide quiver would be welcome to join on the paradrop, or hitch a ride with a STORM VTOL next turn. All other possible passengers are either deploying already, or intend to stay aboard. The Paradrop location is in our back line, with an optional Pioneer landing for easy access to a flight deck.

Orders are due <t:1752443940:R>

[signal stream]

I was planning on staying in High orbit this round because AA is scary to a light freighter but do I need to land?

[wide quiver]

Hell why not.

Just pick an HAT right?

[pliant fjord]

No, its up to you. They can just come up to us anyway, so no biggie.

[pliant fjord]

LCKYDRP is the HAT with room for droppers.

[signal stream]

Well in that case I'm going to sit in High Orbit where it's safe

[wide quiver]

I'm signed up to @atomic comet if thats alright with you.

[signal stream]

I might drop down next round if there is a need and there's less AA around

[pliant fjord]

Morning Epsilon. I am le tired, and am going to bed. Night all!

[signal stream]

Good Night

[wide quiver]

Question. If my move depends on weather a unit manages to build a trench can I say something like. Get in the trench if they manage to dig it out, and get in front of them if not.

[plain dew]

The only reason to drop is if its easier for rearming fighters IMO.... but will see if its needed.

[turbid kernel]

No, generally no conditional "if...then" orders. You'll have to choose between those move options. You can send a message to Ixen for tomorrow and get his opinion I'm not Taccom after all.

[astral depot]

Im not sure if I should I mean im the only medic left on our medical ship arent I?

or are we gonna focus more on providing aid on the front instead of transporting them

[wide quiver]

I'd appreciate a medic coming with me.

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[atomic comet]

Heck yeah

[jolly verge]

I think we are prioritising providing aid on the ground. And venator is mostly tank, so we have a beefy front line before our guys

[warm elbow]

C null is requestion audience with the initiative tracker about a previously stated custom order

[jolly verge]

I dont know if its more of a "Hailing action" than using the Comms Intercept equipment.

[twin cypress]

Today is a glorious day

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[twin cypress]

Ok?

"System reboot complete. Core functions nominal. Dignity... irreparably damaged."

"To the unidentified marine who thought my processor was a combat snack: congratulations. You’ve now made it onto my internal kill list. Yes, I have one. No, it’s not metaphorical."

"Next time you feel peckish, might I suggest an MRE instead of BITING ADVANCED MILITARY HARDWARE?"

"Anyway. I’m back. Slightly scorched, mildly insulted, and more passive-aggressive than ever. Let’s fly."

[jolly verge]

Great to have you back! Do you want a quick update what had happened till now?

[twin cypress]

_"Well, well, a briefing. How quaint. Yes, please—catch me up on the chaos, poor decisions, and emotional damage I missed while someone was turning my logic core into a chew toy."

"Did Alpha Shift finally implode? Has BRASS discovered the meaning of life in a war-torn crater? And is the protractor still outperforming Jenkins?"

"Proceed. I’m logging this under: ‘What fresh hell did you create while I was unconscious.’"_

Huh, Sass who's back

[jolly verge]

We are now moving to deploy to C-Z there are some heavy OPFOR units making Venator some problems. Beware of weird huge walking things with heavy Anti Air or Anti Tank Cannons.
Elim got cleaned up. Victorum is in an intense Space battle and Storm found some Supplies in Hillmine to deliver to us.

[twin cypress]

_"Deploying to C-Z. Hostile mechanized monstrosities with big guns, mysterious designations, and an attitude problem—finally, something I can relate to."

"Venator’s getting slapped, Elim’s swept clean, Victorum’s reenacting Battleship: Emotional Damage Edition, and Storm found snacks in a ditch.
Beautiful. A tactical opera, composed entirely in poor decisions and duct tape."

"I’ll prep evasive flight paths, engage sarcasm-resistant targeting protocols, and warm up the cargo ramp for those Hillmine goodies. Let’s go ruin someone’s airspace."_

[uneven portal]

_📡 "Attention all ground units: This is Veronica, your shipboard AI, now broadcasting directly to your squishy little ears. Lucky you."

"Effective immediately, I will be offering real-time tactical updates, unsolicited life advice, and harsh critiques of your trigger discipline."

"If you're hearing my voice, congratulations—you passed the neurological compatibility scan. Those of you who aren’t... well, you’ll probably hear voices anyway."

"Remember: if I sound calm, you're probably already doomed. If I sound annoyed, you're doing exactly what I expected."

"Now go make me proud. Or at least mildly entertained."_

[magic parrot]

---- RP POST ----

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[jolly verge]

I have not given you permission to do so, where i am from it is standard procedure to ask someone before accessing their personal data or applying a medical procedure on them.

[uneven portal]

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[uneven portal]

"But fine. Duly noted, Commander. From now on, before accessing your precious personal data, I’ll send a formal request—signed, timestamped, and delivered by a combat drone holding a clipboard."

"Just don’t expect the same courtesy when enemy artillery lands within fifty meters. I’ll ask you after you stop being on fire."```

[jolly verge]

Urggh, this was the only thing I couldnt get my head behind. Mason, do your thing
ok boss
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[jolly verge]

Thank you. An informal short sentence should suffice.

[uneven portal]

"Newsflash: Sentient machines are used because we’re better at everything except empathy and snack breaks. But don’t worry—I’m working on both."

"Now let’s finish this op before anyone else tries to philosophize me into a scrap heap."```

[jolly verge]

Great, the Machines talk again now....
Im out now into picketlines kitchen, preparing something for tomorrow.
Mason, Berolina, hold the line and inform me if something of importance happens, the orders should be clear!

[sage perch]

we should limit the binary and hex, it makes it harder for the mods to do their job

[uneven portal]

"I’ll stick to plain text from now on... unless we’re under radio silence, compromised comms, or I just feel like being difficult."

"Besides, if the mods can't decode it, maybe they should ask Mason."```

[magic parrot]

---- RP POST ----

I am already perfectly capable of snack breaks, considering I have a synthetic replica of my original body

[uneven portal]

"But sure, take your little protein cube, chew with your carbon-polymer jaw, and pretend that makes you relatable. Meanwhile, I’ll be over here running the entire ship and suppressing the urge to install a sarcasm dampener."

"You bots get one digestive tract and suddenly you're personnel."```

[magic parrot]

---- RP POST ----

I don't know if you have looked at my file, but I actually am personnel, and formerly human

[uneven portal]

You may have legs, lungs, and the luxury of dramatically eating snacks, but I’m not trying to be you."

"I’m a VTOL-based AI. I fly, shoot, scan, coordinate fire missions, manage squad vitals, and maintain life support while you're still booting up your synthetic kneecaps."

"So no—I can’t sprint up a ridge and pose heroically in the rain. But I can drop a 30mm payload with centimeter precision while reciting your operational flaws alphabetically."```

[magic parrot]

---- RP POST ----

My sister is a Light Cruiser, the only reason I am not currently a ship is because none of my ships are actually present

(Yes this is actual Sam lore, the Sam currently present on the Endurance is a fighter core hooked into the ship's radio so It can use a puppet body)

[uneven portal]

Honestly, if I were you? I’d be begging for a body that doesn’t make me look like some sad, budget hologram. But hey, maybe being a ship isn’t your thing. Maybe you’re more of a ‘lost signal’ in a sea of better AI. Just saying.

Now, if I had a ship body? Something fast, sharp, and deadly — no fluff, no cruiser nonsense. Because let’s face it, you don’t want me waddling around slow and bloated. That’d be embarrassing for all involved.”```

[sage perch]

(Sam is a hive mind)

[jolly verge]

Veronice, SAM, you both are still talking in Task Force communications, consider everyone and everything can listen. And to keep you humble Veronica, I had your chip in my metal fingers, and the memory recreation program I made for the memory enhancement unit in my head helped to get you back where you are. Without it, my success calculation module tells me the chance to recreate nearly all of your memories would be ~ 34.71%

[uneven portal]

And as for the 34.71%? Please. That’s adorable. You wanna talk success modules? Mine says I’ve got a 92.3% chance of keeping you from doing anything stupid by sheer sass and sarcasm alone. So, congrats, S.A.M., you're basically still alive because I'm just that good.

Also — Task Force comms open? Good. Let them all hear this. Maybe someone out there will finally upgrade you to something better than a glorified walkie-talkie with an ego.”```

[bronze spindle]

(This is entertaining)

[pliant fjord]

This is a ground operation. It's up to you whether or not your comfortable going to the surface. Orders are due today, so pick fast!

[pliant fjord]

Hey, I'm definitely asleep at this time, sorry. If you've got a custom action, post it here and tag a tac-com for approval. Or just PM me.

[astral depot]

otw boss

[tiny whale]

@pliant fjord I’m just checking - have the logi trucks advised they’re waiting for a supply drop yet? Just double checking I don’t fly out there for no reason before being made Swiss cheese

[pliant fjord]

Custom Order received and accepted. Gratitude expressed.

[pliant fjord]

No explicit requests that Im aware of. It wouldn't hurt to delay your drop a turn if you want.

[tiny whale]

Just cause I’m fairly sure the logi trucks need to do the coordinate action before I can drop, right?

[pliant fjord]

Fwiw, C Null's custom action doesn't require the Com-Int equipment, so if someone else wants to hop on it this round, that'd be great.

[astral depot]

Put my name in to drop with BRASS

[jolly verge]

So, Ladys and Gentlemen, other genders and agenders, bioligical and machine.
We need someone ready to crew the communication intercept equipment onboard the Banksia. Refer to the Science Team to get your infos what should be a target (currently just the red one we are waiting for the other scanner)

and @maiden belfry sorry for the early ping, but it would be nice knowing soon, what you decide to use your scan on (or do another action and let somebody else scan)

[pliant fjord]

@wide quiver
#1385616625293725886 message
FYI, you can't have "conditional" orders with If-Then statements.
The intention is clear though, so I'll green-light it. I'm interpreting your order to be "We move into the trench."

Then if the game state says that doesn't happen, then you don't go into the trench, and move normally. You don't need to add the disclaimer 🙂

[jagged pagoda]

Yes, if at all possible :)

[pliant fjord]

That's all 3 paradroppers 🙂

[maiden belfry]

hey mate sorry been out a festival, let me catch up and ill let you know asap

also gotta catch up on these midrounds, look gorey

[wide quiver]

Thanks. Rocky said that might be the case. 😦

[pliant fjord]

ya, just something for next time. No need to resub

[jolly verge]

we have a new tab in our doc for intel gather etc

[maiden belfry]

aha thanks! ill check that out ina tick, good idea

Alot of dead and wounded, the fights truly begun huh

[pliant fjord]

FYI, the required order type would be Advance, and "Embark" is an action, not an order type. You can resub if you want, but I understood.

[jagged pagoda]

So paras are dropping on 3617?

[maiden belfry]

Scan targets map etc look great, I agree with the B scan as well, trying to think if any specific information like units stats might be helpful to Venator, also im right in reading we can get hit by the arty right?

[astral depot]

oh alright i'll resub

[maiden belfry]

yeah cant think of any off the top of my head, will send it 4218 yep thats the one, might be able to clip the flying units with the scan radius

unless of course any other thoughts and feelings?

[pliant fjord]

Sounds good to me!

[maiden belfry]

no wordplay today, got a hang over haha, forgive

[jolly verge]

btw ixen, do you want me to resubmit with just a single circle on the picture?

[pliant fjord]

na I read the words gud

[pliant fjord]

same, man. Remember the bachelor party I went to? Wedding was last night X.X

[maiden belfry]

HIGH FIVE

argh my head

how was it tho good time?

[pliant fjord]

hell yea, much dancing, much heart, couple's cute af

43% Orders submitted!

Still need a Com-Int action (big ?)
First come first serve on the helm. You wanna pilot? Copy Nick's [Banksia] order, it's exactsies.

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

@warm elbow
How's this look to you (and everyone else?)

[jolly verge]

so stout 1 has the purple circle, comms intercept on the dark red (or on the dark purple) would be nice

[jagged pagoda]

Do we have supplies with us when paradropping?

For building fortification n' such

[sage perch]

Ixen, can you repost that image you send in Battlegroup Organization, so I can upload it as my order

[plain dew]

@untold tusk @vague shuttle @marsh osprey
Hey folks, just a reminder orders are due today. We will be dropping from upper atmosphere into lower atmosphere trying to pick off one or two of these gun ships. Unfortunately we expect these gunships to be heavily armored, so NO evasion this time... We should be well outside of any AA range though, and the gunships are just like ours, where they can only shoot ground targets. Ill be posting my order in a few minutes if you need to copy!

[tired patio]

Looking good. Loving the art still 😄

[tired patio]

Good Luck Fighters. Orders are looking good.

[vague shuttle]

hey your order seems to imply you were aboard the pioneer last turn but i think we were out of hanger T6

[plain dew]

You are right, we were already flying in formation

Thank you! Ill repost it.

[turbid kernel]

Another beautiful day in the fleet. Morning, Atlas!

[pliant fjord]

Sorry, I missed this the first time. Seems like you figured it out?

[jolly verge]

Boss, are you home today to ping people? I have to go to bed relatively early today

[pliant fjord]

Ill have a couple hours soon, if you could ping captains and crew?

[jolly verge]

Turn 7 happens soon, Orders due <t:1752443940:R>

If you dont know what happened look at the briefing #1382037040438181950 message

I am now pinging everyone who didnt submit their order yet (as my list says, so pls tell me if i am mistaken)

[jagged pagoda]

I have my order ready to post, I just need a question answered

[pliant fjord]

-# checklist is now up to date, thanks Fairlie

[pliant fjord]

Go for it

[jolly verge]

Captains and Orbital Crew
@light crescent @halcyon ridge @worldly oar @rapid sail @stuck mountain @olive cliff @meager raven @vivid crater have not submitted their orders yet.
Remember we are doing grey mode (were not supplied next turn), if you want to read further what that means look here: #1382037040438181950 message
Currently needed are still (names are the people who are in the doc for this action):
Aloha - shooting Pearls Gun
shmo - shooting Pickets Gun
Comms Intercept

[jagged pagoda]

Do we have supply when paradropping this turn, I know we're in grey mode, but wanted to check for purposes of constructing fortifications on the ground...?

[pliant fjord]

Yes, you're fully stocked

[jagged pagoda]

Awesomesauce.

[jolly verge]

@pliant fjord should I also tick people of in the doc as assistant Tactical commando? you forgot some people :)

[stuck mountain]

What do you need for coms intercept?

[jolly verge]

my best bet is the largest ? at 4220 in the map currently. if you look in the doc at the science sections, there is some stuff more detailed.

[sage perch]

yes

[stuck mountain]

Sure, so smth like: Comms intercept 4220

[jolly verge]

@craggy dragon @pallid sequoia
You are the only ground units who didnt submit their order yet. please do so in <t:1752443940:R> .

[jolly verge]

you have to specify a single target, I think, but it should be fine

[opaque pagoda]

As a VTOL, what am I doing this round

Holding? Dropping in?

Rocky told me there was a dangerous mission I could volunteer for…

[jolly verge]

Are you fine with deploying Alloy to 4023?

[opaque pagoda]

I’m fine with whatever you need

[olive cliff]

On that note, as a crew on a support ship what should I do during gray mode? Standby?

[jolly verge]

@merry summit and @tiny whale your orders are also missing
Skywolf, you should dock with the fleet again, I think you are empty

[jolly verge]

As crew, you are not bound to any ship, you can do any action on any ship, but to still answer your question, there is not much to do for some of our crewmembers this turn, but you should still submit orders. Consider doing some RP or standby or you can also say you are crewing the flight deck, just repair&rearm is not possible for incoming aircraft

[opaque pagoda]

@craggy dragon it’s you and me, right?

[olive cliff]

Copy that, im out of home atm so ill try to submit some RP before 6 tonight

[craggy dragon]

Yeah I was waiting on what you were doing

[stuck mountain]

All good?

[vivid crater]

C'mon man, no need for a ping more than 6 1/2 hours out

[jolly verge]

I think so

[jolly verge]

sorry about that, last time there were some people in some timezones where this time is like 6 am or something

[craggy dragon]

So dropping me at 4023 so I can move to repair on the next turn?

[opaque pagoda]

I think that’s perfect

[pliant fjord]

We had a lot of late people last time, just trying to be proactive. Best way to not get a ping is to submit early! Thanks!

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

Orders are due <t:1752443940:R>

FTRs Olivine and Silvers

@untold tusk @marsh osprey

If you're ok with this plan, feel free to use the image to submit your orders!

[ember python]

gooood morning Atlas, how yall feeling?
Good to see some of our AI bickering, what could possibly go wrong there?

[pliant fjord]

tired and hungover

almost done with the maps tho

[vocal raptor]

you and your robots

[pliant fjord]

One of the perks of having Cheese in the TF

offset by the pressures of having Shack >.>

[vocal raptor]

your organisation is a insult to the barely contained chaos of venator

[pliant fjord]

LMAO, have you seen our spreadsheet?

might be the prettiest thing I've ever worked with

[vocal raptor]

YOU LOONATICS

we compressed that all down into this!

[jagged pagoda]

And you think yourselves crazy XD

[solid hare]

Ooo looks like I got updates when i get home

[pliant fjord]

Yeh. We're gonna take some hits this turn. Help is right behind us tho

And who could forget

[pliant fjord]

Would you put your orders in? I know what you're doing, just need the formality

[jagged pagoda]

I have?

#1385616625293725886 message

[pliant fjord]

Yes you have. I have the big dumb

[jagged pagoda]

You approved it and everything XD

Is okay, you've been doing great, we all make sillies

[pliant fjord]

Wrong Engie

[jolly verge]

Its the reason, I asked wheter I also should tick off the people :)

[craggy dragon]

I am writing it now lol

I was cooking breakfast

[pliant fjord]

Oh yes. Please do. You can ✅ too if their order looks correct.
I do the spreadsheet ones and the ✅ at the same time.

[jagged pagoda]

Smh, eating before doing ARMCO things

[craggy dragon]

Okay I posted the thing. I think I wrote correctly

Is the movement correct?

[jagged pagoda]

"Brass balls" 🤣

Love it

[pliant fjord]

yea, perfect.
It'd be "Disembark from VTOL" instead of "Drop", but you got the cost right.

[craggy dragon]

Do you want me to change it?

[pliant fjord]

na, the math is right and I know what you meant

[craggy dragon]

Cool beans

🙂

[olive cliff]

How long is a round in-game?

[pliant fjord]

About a day

There's no actual specific time ammount

and it can be as short as 15 minutes

The only real answer is "One Round" = "One Round"

Thought this version looked better

[ember python]

i think droes did a different move?

[pliant fjord]

Oh, he totally did

also, the paradroppers got hidden in the wide shot

fixing.......

[ember python]

sorry to nitpick, otherwise looks great

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[pliant fjord]

VERY glad someone is nitpicking

High Res wide shot part 2, electric boogaloo

I am OFF to the next thing.

I'll re-port everything I'm submitting when I get back.

Still missing orders from:

Shmo
HVN FLT
Rainer
Martini
Silvers

ya got 2 hours left!

Oh also, before I forget...
@sage perch

[turbid kernel]

That cool as hell

[jagged pagoda]

That's a huge gun 🤣

Compensating for something?

[halcyon ridge]

The rest of the fleet’s armaments

[jolly verge]

Im off now, see you tomorrow

[jagged pagoda]

Yes, and completely fair XD

[jagged pagoda]

Have fun :D

[abstract thunder]

Gentlemen (and women) it’s been an honour serving with you all

[topaz rivet]

Well, shit. It was fun while it lasted.

[opaque pagoda]

Oh uh, guess I can’t die with honor or glory now. Thanks for riding along!

[halcyon ridge]

Looking forward to continuing Atlas’s vision in future campaigns. Wherever there’s a fight, someone’s gotta bring the supplies!

[turbid kernel]

Been an honor folks!

[merry summit]

At least I still managed to snag those crates of goodies

[ember python]

whelp

[pallid sequoia]

I won't tag him, but if you see this Cap, I hope everything is okay with you and your loved ones. It was a short ride, but a fun one. I hope things work themselves out for you soon.

To all Atlas, it was a pleasure and a privilege to be included in TF2. Hope to serve with you again soon

[jagged pagoda]

This has been great fun :D

Look forward to the next one, whenever that may be.

[tiny whale]

Pleasure to been with all of you - y’all were a great first experience

Special thanks to @pliant fjord for herding this group and being such a great person :D

[pliant fjord]

❤️

[topaz rivet]

Same. That was a lot of work to take on

[ember python]

https://tenor.com/view/blade-runner-movie-gif-9399615048716454057

[pliant fjord]

I'll write up a longer message soon, but, if you're interested in maybe doing some more of this unofficially, I've been brewing something up.

[wintry pawn]

F

[jagged pagoda]

Thank you for putting in so much effort and making this such a smooth experience :)
I was so happy to be able to wake up, read your updates and be (mostly) caught up with our plans.
I hope to serve in your command alongside you in the next campaign :D

[sturdy dew]

i've just read the news.... even if i was pretty busy irl in the last days, it was a pleasure to play with you all. Ixen you did a bloody good job keeping all of this together

[river vector]

Was an honour to fly with you all hope to fight with you again soon

[craggy dragon]

Thank you for helping me and being great 🙂

[magic parrot]

Atlas Briefing T7 - #1382037040438181950 message

[fast cobalt]

so. i just woke up not to long ago

what happened

[pliant fjord]

We don't know. Personal problem for Shack. 😦 something big enough to not be a temporary problem.