Battlegroup 9 - Flying Shovels: Comms

[valid violet]

Operation flying shovels has begun

And succeeded

Now the fun begins

Who wants to hack the bot factories?

[flat tapir]

Do you suggest a halleluja drop on top of the factory?

[valid violet]

What do you want to do now?

Spend more turns building up defences?

[flat tapir]

-# Need to build IH casino somewhere...

[valid violet]

Casino?

Are there any engineers who have bought the build FOB?

[flat tapir]

hm no. Not enough req lying around

[valid violet]

Then the airfield becomes an amazing R&R station

Repair and Reload

[flat tapir]

R&R&R (Roll some dice)

[ocean onyx]

We could set up some trenches, wait until storm blessed can spearhead the assault with us providing support from behind

We need to decommission those factories as soon as possible

[astral heron]

-# or steal them and make our own super-flying-mechs

[remote breach]

I 100% want to get some defensive lines constructed around the airfield in case of counterattack- we are connected to almost EVERY other planetary A.O. and I have played enough Foxhole to be scared of that XD

[stiff python]

agreed, is there any ruling on whether armor can be dug in, you know like in world war 2 where it was only tank turrets showing and the rest was in a hole the tank could drive into or reverse out of?

[compact ferry]

My fellow people what’s your plan for next turn

[valid violet]

No idea

I’m unloading my cargo

[valid violet]

Waiting for the maps

[compact ferry]

Hopefully it’s gonna be good

[flat tapir]

Good to know that there are only 3 problematic routes left

[valid violet]

The crossroads should be safe soon

Other than Ziyal probably

[potent pollen]

I'd say we should start digging in, we don't really have that many combat units since we are more support.

[latent sluice]

https://tenor.com/view/alarm-roblox-gif-24540848

[remote breach]

https://tenor.com/view/jestervods-look-behind-you-pointing-gif-17631455256654575748

Exactly what I was afraid of!

[twilit ledge]

I almost dare not ask. Do we have any anti air beyond the fighters?

[remote breach]

I think someone has an AA missile or two?

[flat tapir]

Wyvern has hotel missiles (AP)

Otherwise Rabbit might have sth

Also six fighters is pretty good air cover

[proper sun]

We've got an LRM LM and one of our fighters has a Sierra as well

[golden orbit]

Just wanted to say congrats on the air field official deployment

[remote breach]

All it took was infinite engineering potential for a 1 turn AF!

[flat tapir]

Next time one turn Skybridge 😂
(Yes this was a potential idea I discussed with Morpheus)

[remote breach]

I’m still obsessed with the “engineering frigate” concept- hopefully possible with future orbital upgrades- a ship that lands in position, dumps supply for engies, and has the ability reload limited use weapons in its mech bay/vehicle bay

[golden orbit]

Sky bridge?

[golden orbit]

I've been requesting we get a garage bay for organizing engineers on orbitals since the bays were introduced I really hope we get something like this

[golden orbit]

Our light vehicle specter is retreating to the airfield to pick up a medic that got left behind next turn, is there any way an engineer from here would be able to repair him??

We have a lot of small supplies in our logistics trucks currently so if you need to resupply we can help with that possibly

Although if I remember correctly, you can use airfields to resupply for free so that might be better

[flat tapir]

Lussan specific logistic concept. We had three engineering teams split between the three main BGs and built airstrips that were perfectly spaced out to maximise HAT range. So a HAT could fly from one airstrip to another and deliver units and supply

I did the organisation between the groups back then

[flat tapir]

We have more than enough engineers available. Small supply isn’t a problem since the airfield is active and therefore a supply point. Better to reliever more supplies to the Artillery

[golden orbit]

his orders are already in it's @vapid robin

he's in route towards 3820

[gentle flame]

sounds like every squad is having quite a bit of action

[dark turtle]

what are we thinking of doing next turn? digging in?

[glad linden]

ill stay at airfield and repair people who need, but it depends on what our battlegroup ends up doing, so no promises

[flat tapir]

One of the Rabbit's vic will come to the airfield if you want to take charge of that repair

[exotic shore]

Specter, is that one

I may also be needing a repair but I'm trying to workout my plan, as there are 2 engis in LVs next to me, but I don't want to get them killed

[glad linden]

can do, just seeing what our plans are before i commit

[flat tapir]

Repairs and fortifications I guess

The vics at the AF will unload and join up I guess and maybe they join the fight?

[finite glacier]

I think heavy fortiifcation is the way to go

[flat tapir]

• the bot gunships operate under VTOL rules. So they can only target ground units

@safe scaffold you need to specify who you are repairing

[finite glacier]

we'll have to do some analysis on priorities, walls or bunkers first depending on what the most threatening enemy is

[steel totem]

we could build some sandbags just in case

[flat tapir]

Probably should do that

[safe scaffold]

it should be better now?

[gentle flame]

(Me sees factory strider thinking I can finally use my hotels( me also seeing a literal army around that will disintegrate it anyways))

[flat tapir]

Looks good. Might just wanna give Brymaster a ping and tell him you are repairing Specter

[safe scaffold]

@glad linden

[glad linden]

thats fine theirs plenty to do

[remote breach]

My current thoughts for LODGE- we have some boys to the SE, and they could use engineering and a fallback position. This pass scares me for the bot counterattack. T6 and T7 refer to this turn (6) and next turn (7)

Which group does that mech lance belong to? If they drop back I'll be able to repair them

[exotic shore]

That's Rabbit

[outer crest]

Anyone here need a ride? (Assuming Party lets me down next turn)

[dreamy kayak]

Did we die a horrible painful death?

We actually did fine, it also seems like the captain landed me so everyone on me is free.

I’ll stay on the ground for a turn.

[flat tapir]

ok I told Shack about it but if you are fine with it

[outer crest]

Are we just chilling here? I mean I'll take it but I thought ppl would need me to drag them around

[valid violet]

So what is the plan now?

Cos my current draft is unload roller get some supply and lift off

[dreamy kayak]

I’m fine with it

The plan is simple shovels

Current objects:
Coordinate with friendly forces to build defenses
Repair damaged vehicles
Defend the airfield

Main objective:
Build up the crossroads as an indestructible bulwark

If we can do this, we’ll win the whole campaign.

[valid violet]

The flying bot mechs can’t hit flyers right?

[dreamy kayak]

I wouldn’t bet on it.

[valid violet]

Are they not the gunships?

[outer crest]

I think they're not touching our airboys

[gentle flame]

Having trouble deciding if that factory walker is dying next turn or if I should put a rocket into it

[glossy flower]

Better safe then sorry

[gentle flame]

(Also seeing I might be able to hit a factory if get LOS)

[glossy flower]

True

[gentle flame]

no that didnt copy right

there think this would work
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(might even be able to hit it without moving)

yup

[leaden stone]

Hm. It seems I am not on the full map?

[wicked bridge]

this is iron hammers current plan

[dreamy kayak]

A bomber would be nice…

[wicked bridge]

we think we have the walker handeled 4117 we have 4 attacks on, that is a bit iffy imho, what we are still concerend about is the three enemy vtol gunships and the two other aa mechs (atleast for this turn)

[flat tapir]

Shack probably just missed it. You can assume you are were you wanted to be

[stiff python]

there are 2 choices for me here, get out and try to join the front, or more reasonably, get out and form up the secondary defensive line since i'll only have 1.5 movement left after departing my HAT

[potent pollen]

Question, if I already dug in, and say leave that position would it still be considered dug in. What I am asking I guess if I could start pre digging in locations that then can get sandbags to convert to trenches

[flat tapir]

Nope you need to dig in every time. The trench is the one where you can move and still be considered dug in

[potent pollen]

Ok then

So for this turn are we having some engineers start digging in

[flat tapir]

I think Vel wanted to do that

Brymaster and Mastereagle are probably staying at the AF to do repairs

I asked the Rabbit Arty if they want to get dug in

Savno wanted to build stuff to the east

[remote breach]

Yeah my current worry is the bot counterattack

[flat tapir]

I could build walls in the south

[hard crater]

what are we hats going to do?

[remote breach]

I don’t have the rulebook pulled up at the moment- can I finish Sandbag+Trench in 1 turn? And is that just the 1 small for the sandbags?

[flat tapir]

1 small for sandbags and 0,5 for both actions. Primary actions should be a one time thing for the infantry I guess. But I advise to read the rules on that again

[flat tapir]

Sit tight I guess. Ground is deployed and supply drops aren’t needed yet. You could of course ask the Logi trucks right next us if they want to have a supply drop so they can unload all of that to the artillery. But that isn’t necessarily needed right now

Either way please submit an order. Missing the orders twice means we have to mark you down as permanently MIA

[outer crest]

I mean currently we’d just drag supply from the airfield tho, no need for supply drops right?

[flat tapir]

Just brainstorming ideas what can be done

[remote breach]

Looking at the map- is GWYNT (in the rabbit mech lance) an IFV? Just not sure which icon that is

[flat tapir]

LV. The IFVs look more like tanks

For example Rat Bus at 3819 just above the AF is one of Shovels IFV

[valid violet]

I am going to unload roller and grab some ss

How much?

[flat tapir]

Passing on a message from the BGs at the Listening post

[dreamy kayak]

For a fact Ziyal City

[gentle flame]

@flat tapir (before i do my orders do you think i would have line of sight with this factory)

[flat tapir]

Yeah should be good

Also just realised I forgot to add the hotel missiles to your unit

I think you need to declare using them in the tracker too

[gentle flame]

how much health does a factory have?

[dreamy kayak]

I just can’t wait to actually make the crossroads a fortress

[gentle flame]

(that does sound exciting)

[flat tapir]

5 lines of defences are reasonable right?

So lets do 9!

[flat tapir]

Unknown but I doubt more than the factory walker

[valid violet]

Should I fully load supply and get airborne?

Puts me in the best position for next turn

Do we need to get supply anywhere?

[flat tapir]

1. Your decision
2. I haven't seen any requests. Maybe ask in Phalanx and Redwall comms if they need small supplies

[remote breach]

What IS the red flying crab in 4019?
Also, in hexgrid-scale, approx. how long is an engineer sandbag line?

[flat tapir]

1. AA bot
2. I think half a Hex

[ocean onyx]

Are we setting up trenches then?

[flat tapir]

a few people wanna build fortifications

2 engineers stay at the AF to repair any vics in need

Savno wanted to fortify the eastern approach to the AF

[remote breach]

Yep, I'm thinking it'll be better for the eastern defenses to be within 1 movement of the airfield for quick infantry access, but otherwise my plan is still to go east

[flat tapir]

Just be aware of the gunships. They focus ground units

And are intending to hit the AF

[remote breach]

is that what the mech looking thing in 4219 is?

[flat tapir]

Yes

and the gun at 4117 is a SPG

[remote breach]

Yeah, got those ones 👍

This is my modified plan- less sprinting through mountain passes, more getting a sandbag up NOW

[remote breach]

Thank Shack- I can get the sandbags down AND dig in for trench upgrade due to "Primary Actions dont cost speed" rule

[potent pollen]

Just so any engineers know I already dug in last round in hex 3819 facing North-East. So would not complain if it gets converted to a trench

[remote breach]

Any infantry or medics can also upgrade it with a primary action!

[potent pollen]

I thought only engineers can, Because there needs to be sand bags

I only did the dig in action last turn

[remote breach]

Engi builds sandbags, and then any infantry can make it a trench

[potent pollen]

But wouldn't putting sandbags in a already dug in position make it a trench as well?

[flat tapir]

huh right. That is pretty need

[potent pollen]

Or do you need sandbags first

[ocean onyx]

I think this is a good place for a trench

[remote breach]

Infantry have the “can dig in” rule, and engi and med have “can dig in like infantry”

[flat tapir]

sandbags and dig in give different bonus. +1 Armor vs +2 Defense

[potent pollen]

Oh it's a separate action, thought it was a upgrade when both adding sandbags and digging on occur

Well if any engineer are going to add sandbags to hex 3819, I will gladly use the trench upgrade action this turn

[flat tapir]

Vel and POPBEAR should be in range

[steel totem]

Yeah I can assist with that

[potent pollen]

Alright thanks

[finite glacier]

That works pretty well with what I was thinking, my orange marks are where I want to build walls. Block enemy LOS to the Arty and logi

[flat tapir]

Reminds me barly you are also missing on the map

[potent pollen]

Figured it was because there already was a lot of units in Hex 3819

[ocean onyx]

Seems good, although I would suggest we don't use both walls immediately, we could use them later

[finite glacier]

I can build unlimited walls if I have supply, since I'm a field Engineer

[potent pollen]

Would this work

Unit Callsign: “Bonesaw”
Unit Type: Medic
Equipment: Default gear, Medical Supply 3/4

Order Type: Hold

Movement/Action Tracker Perform upgrade to trench action after Vel adds sandbags facing North-East
Facing: North-East

Starting Coords: Hex 3819
Ending Coords: Hex 3819

RP: N/A

[flat tapir]

It should be fine. I am just not doing the Tac Map this turn.
Bunnytob from 212 is doing it

[ocean onyx]

oooo, I thought they were limited to two per FE, go wild then, build the GWC (Great Wall of Crossroads)

[steel totem]

Is this good?

Unit Callsign: Vel
Unit Type: Engineer
Carrying: 2/4 supplies (-1)
Equipment: -

Order Type: Advance

Movement/Action Tracker: Move, Sandbags
Construction: Sandbags on NE hex border

Facing: NE

Starting Coords: Crossroads 3820
Ending Coords: Crossroads 3819

[flat tapir]

You still have full supply. More precise action tracker is needed

The AF didn't need small supply to be build

[steel totem]

Yeah I forgot my bad

[finite glacier]

Great Wall incomming! I'll have to make them in small sections like I drew, with overlapping gaps, since afaik there's no way to build gates

[ocean onyx]

Could one of the engies build a sandbag line where I am? I'll dig the trench

[flat tapir]

Give Warli a ping. He is closest to you

[ocean onyx]

@strange shoal Could you be kind enough to setup a sandbag line in my position in 3819?

[strange shoal]

I'll take a look at It in a bit

[steel totem]

Just making sure for a second time to make sure everything is checked.

Unit Callsign: Velrz
Unit Type: Engineer
Carrying: 4/4 supplies (-1)
Equipment: -

Order Type: Advance

Movement/Action Tracker: Move (.5) , Sandbags (.5)
Construction: Sandbag line on NE hex border

Facing: NE

Starting Coords: Crossroads 3820
Ending Coords: Crossroads 3819

[flat tapir]

Could be a little bit more precise with the movement but the intention is clear

[steel totem]

Alright thanks.

[ocean onyx]

You are putting the sandbag line where I am at right?

[steel totem]

Let me check real quick

If you're in 3819 yes

[ocean onyx]

Great, thank you, I'll make it into a trench right away

[steel totem]

Someone is already doing that for me

[flat tapir]

bonesaw

[steel totem]

Yeah

[remote breach]

ENGIES: Dig-In for trench upgrade is a PRIMARY ACTION which means it doesnt cost movement and eats your "Combat" for the turn- IF you dont have a combat ability, dig in is freeeeeee

[flat tapir]

You have the no speed cost from Shack right?

Do you by any chance have a message link?

Ah found it in the rules

[ocean onyx]

I may be blind, but I do not see bonesaw in 3819

[steel totem]

#1385617500988903424 message Should be here

[ocean onyx]

I mean in the map

[steel totem]

Oh

[finite glacier]

I believe the icon for Bonesaw was crowded out. They're there, just not visible

[steel totem]

Yeah probably

Bonesaw did go to 3819 last turn so they should be there

[ocean onyx]

Yeah, I can see that, just that I noticed they weren't physically there for some reason, Shack probably forgot to put them in, cause there's more than enough space for them

[ocean onyx]

Just realized I finished off the bot infantry in 3919, 2 kills no casualties, so far so good

[stiff python]

any issues with this?
Unit Callsign: Roller
Unit Type: IFV
Carrying: n/a
Equipment: standard

Order Type: advance

Movement/Action Tracker: Disembark from HAT "Hera" (.5) speed
move from AF to reinforce defenses at 3819 (1) speed. taking up position at NW corner of hex.
Facing: 3919

Starting Coords: 3820
Ending Coords: 3819

[stiff python]

thank you

[flat tapir]

Reminder the orders are due today <t:1752444180:R>

[strange shoal]

@ocean onyx im in between what to do right now

im equiped with emp mines and might go do those rn

[flat tapir]

Be aware about the distance needed to logi centers

[ocean onyx]

Velrz has already constructed a sandbag line

[strange shoal]

but problem rn is that i got 0 clue where everything is so need to look through the orders to get a aware of the sitrep

[strange shoal]

what?

[ocean onyx]

You can do whatever you want rn

[strange shoal]

alrighty then!

[flat tapir]

Can temporarily disable up to two mechanical units for 1 round when stepped on before depleting the field.1 Range in length . 1 Supply cost. Has Stealth Tag. Must be built away from supply bases for safety minimum of 1 range.

[strange shoal]

did they recently add the last part?

[flat tapir]

Nope

[strange shoal]

got no recollection of that in the rules

[glad linden]

anyone still need repairs?

[flat tapir]

As far as I know everyone is covered

[strange shoal]

im so confused

who is MZ?

want to put down 2 ion minefields but need the transport to save my movement

well either how im stuck here =/

[flat tapir]

#1385616851832147988 message

[exotic shore]

One of Rabbit’s logi

[wicked bridge]

these are my guesses use it ignore it doesn't matter

[flat tapir]

Reminder the orders are due today <t:1752444180:R>

@leaden stone @hard crater @dreamy kayak @valid violet @deep cairn @twilit ledge @outer crest @dark turtle

[leaden stone]

This look good?

Unit Callsign: Wrench
Unit Type: Engineer
Carrying: 4 supply
Equipment: Anti-Infantry mine field
Order Type: Advance
Movement/Action Tracker:
Build anti infantry minefield for 0.5 speed, 2 supply
Move 0,5 speed towards 3818
Starting Coords: 3719
Ending Coords: 3719, nearer 3818
Facing: Southwest

[dark turtle]

since we have the airfield online, are we pretty much able to build whatever we want?

[flat tapir]

IMO a bit more precise how you want to build the minefield

[flat tapir]

Yeah kind of. You can resupply very quickly

[leaden stone]

Added northern edge,is that good?

[dark turtle]

i see someone moved to 3821 and built a sandbag line, would i be able to move there and immediately upgrade it to a trench line?

[golden orbit]

who do you guys have repairing spector btw?

for my tac map

[dark turtle]

Unit Callsign: R-Rat
Unit Type: Engineer
Carrying: 4/4 supplies (-1 this turn)
Equipment: -

Order Type: Advance

Movement/Action Tracker:
Move to 3821 (.5 movement),
Construct sandbags on SE hex border (.5 movement)

Facing: SE

Starting Coords: 3820
Ending Coords: 3821

RP: -

is there anything more i can do, am i able to just slap in a trench upgrade this turn?

or even dig in at the end of the turn

[outer crest]

Last call if anyone needs me to wheel them around, if not I’m just gonna load up on supply and sit on airfield

[remote breach]

Yes- your PRIMARY ACTION costs no speed and can be used to dig in

This lets you sandbag+trench upgrade for .5 speed

[flat tapir]

Fixit

[flat tapir]

I think next turn Warli might be interested in a ride

[dark turtle]

Unit Callsign: R-Rat
Unit Type: Engineer
Carrying: 4/4 supplies (-1 this turn)
Equipment: -

Order Type: Advance

Movement/Action Tracker:
Move to 3821 (.5 movement),
Construct sandbags on SE hex border (.5 movement),
Primary Action: Dig in (trench upgrade)

Facing: SE

Starting Coords: 3820
Ending Coords: 3821

RP: -

hows this then?

should mean we've got a trench line across the full front on 3821

[flat tapir]

Should work pretty good with Savno's order

[valid violet]

Orders are in, I won’t be taking off just yet

[dreamy kayak]

Let’s do nothing!!!

[valid violet]

I am loading up supplies

[hard crater]

campaign is jsut over wow

[valid violet]

Wow

Sad

Guess he needed this or got a bit overwhelmed

[flat tapir]

Well it was a honor flying with all of you! We did achieve our main objective!

[outer crest]

Oof, hope Shack's doing well

[flat tapir]

He is fine. Just life stuff happening that make it not possible to do the campaign

[valid violet]

It was an honour, Next campaign I hope to fly with you all again.

[remote breach]

Oof— I guess my engineering sandbag+dig in was so powerful he decided to wipe the game 😭

[valid violet]

Truly

[steel totem]

Yeah it was fun I was relatively confused at first but I learnt along the way

[valid violet]

Rat bus, you still up for that drink

[dreamy kayak]

Damn, o7 to the crew though

[stiff python]

It was on honor to serve with all of you, I will happily join flying shovels again, assuming we are going to reform next time hopefully

[remote breach]

The Shovels shall dig again!

[valid violet]

Man the rear with the gear, now let me find our BG patch

[valid violet]

Got it

Thanks

[ocean onyx]

Well, at least I'm going home with a positive c/d ration

[flat tapir]

-# and 5 rec

[valid violet]

Yes indeed 5 rec

Thank you to all our TAC-COMs for processing all all our orders

[glossy flower]

It was lovely running with you all and thank you to our tac-coms

[twilit ledge]

Absolutely.

[dreamy kayak]

What an honor to carry you guys across the stars. Good games and can’t wait to play with y’all in the future.

[valid violet]

May the flying shovels rise again

[twilit ledge]

And next time I might actually be more suited for the task, instead of in an impulse bough IFV.

[dreamy kayak]

Tbf, that was smart. An armored vehicle to carry and engineer rapidly. Genius in disguise.

[remote breach]

IFV+engi team is one of my favorites

[dark turtle]

id definitely be down to join this bg again if we reform for the next campaign, shame this one had to end so early though

[valid violet]

Yes

[flat tapir]

At least we managed as one of the few BGs to achieve our goal

[valid violet]

One of the very few

[potent pollen]

Well guess I'm 2 for 2 in survival of campaigns

Hey we did get that air field up in 1 turn so I call that a win

[ocean onyx]

completely forgot about that

https://tenor.com/view/money-make-it-rain-rain-guap-dollar-gif-15522606197300219205

[potent pollen]

Yes finally can get those upgrades