[IC] Star Reach: Mercenaries ~ new players always welcome

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Mission: Bug Hunt
Time: 20:29, 2995.11.14

OP Map

Red X - Triage
Red Arrow - Militia Company
Black Flag - Militia in Distress

<ERIS> SITREP: Forces have touched down at the Militia HQ and advanced to a square, establishing a triage. Militia forces have two squads in danger of being overrun at the conservatory. Marshall Ricks and the remainder of the militia company are moving in to assist.

Incoming transmission...

Transmission

*Psshhk!*
"Viper to Command. I have a visual on the militia squads. There's a mass of drones barreling down on them. At least a hundred of them. Commencing strafing runs now. Over."
*Psshhk!*

Message from ERIS

<ERIS> Ricks and his company will be about even strength with the incoming bugs. We could provide assistance, advance to the sinkhole, or divide our forces and do both. Awaiting orders, Commanders.

[rush99999]

Manny

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My forces will make their way to where the militia is in distress. Once there, all of my forces except for a single troop company will engage the bugs. The company that doesn't engage the bugs will be pulling any militia in need of medical attention out of the fight and bringing them back to the triage. They will repeat this until the fight is lost, won, or otherwise ended. As for the rest of my forces, they shall attempt push the bugs back into the hole they sprung from and cauterize it.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Mission: Bug Hunt
Time: 20:34, 2995.11.14

OP Map

Red X - Triage
Red Arrow - Militia Company
Black Flag - Militia in Distress

<ERIS> Incoming transmission from advanced militia squads. Patching it through.

Transmission

*Psshk!*
"This is second squad we're... [Drowned out by gunfire] ...can't pull back! Need immediate assistance! Over!"
*Psshk!*

<ERIS> Those marines will be overrun unless help gets there quick. It's interesting that the insectoids are using drones as frontline troops, rather then the typical soldier castes. It would appear that this is a very young hive, or perhaps this sinkhole caught the bugs off guard, as well as us.

[Ciaran]

Nought Contracted Bio-Warfare

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The medical team will set up at the triage, ready for any wounded to come in. My tank will move through the block of buildings west of the triage, and keep going until it's past the main bug forced. Then it'll head north and loop back around, flanking the bugs. It could take a while, but dividng their forces should take some pressure off of yours and the militia's, Manny. From there we should be able to push them back to the sinkhole as planned.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Mission: Bug Hunt
Time: 21:05, 2995.11.14

Live Feed

[A live scene of troopers and mech support pushing back insectoid drones.]

21:05 <ERIS> SITREP: Our forces have converged with the militia and are engaging the drones at the conservatory.
21:06 <ERIS> Alert! A small horde is emerging from the hole. I estimate 500 insectoid soldiers breaking off in two groups and advancing on the conservatory from the north and south.

21:06 <ERIS> Be advised, soldier castes have been known to discharge spines at airborne targets. Use caution Viper One.

OP Map

Red X - Triage
Red Arrow - Federation/Militia
Orange Arrow - NCBW Tank
Purlple Arrow - Insectoid host (approx 250)
Black Flag - Militia in Distress

[rush99999]

Manny

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Now the fight truly begins. Get ready everyone.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Mission: Bug Hunt
Time: 23:15, 2995.11.14

23:15 <ERIS> SITREP: Our forces have driven back the bugs from the conservatory. Mechs, equipped with flamethrowers, scorched the incoming bugs and were positioned upon the front with infantry taking up the rear. A NCBW biotank defended the southern flank and engaged a group of insectoid soldiers, driving them back.

23:15 <ERIS> Troops have suffered five casualties and two mechs have been lost. Ten wounded are being treated at Koave Square. Colonial Militia have suffered ten casualties, and have twenty wounded being treated at the triage.

23:15 <ERIS> Our forces have established a perimeter at the sink hole. Preliminary scans indicate a tunnel network beneath the settlement of an unknown size. Be advised, tunnels are ill-suited to mechs. Recommend infantry take the lead.

23:16 <ERIS> Incoming transmission...

Transmission

*Psshk!*

"Ricks here. Hot damn that was a hell of a fight! We got those damn buggers driven right back in their hole! Me and my boys will stay topside and take care of any stragglers while y'all proceed to take out that hive. Good luck!"
*Psshk!*

<ERIS> Units proceeding into the hole, Commanders.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Mission: Bug Hunt
Time: 23:21, 2995.11.14

23:21 <ERIS> Incoming transmission...

Transmission

*Psshk!*

"Alpha Company to Command. We have entered the bughole and proceeding down a winding tunnel. We're reading a lot of moisture down here, seepage from the moisture farm, perhaps. We got signatures ahead. I'm reading at least fifty. Over."

"ERIS to Alpha Company. Proceed with caution. The insectoids have likely fallen back to defend their queen."

"Copy that, ERIS. We have a visual on the queen now. Light them up marines! Fire! Fire! Fire!"
*Psshk!*

[rush99999]

Manny

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If you're still about Helltop, I would appreciate it if you grabbed my 2 totaled mechs when you get the chance and bring them to the Manny's Mechs dealership I have on Raphurt for rebuilding.

[BlackBishop]

Helltop

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Copy that, Manny. I'll have them there in a jiffy.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Mission: Bug Hunt
Time: 00:45, 2995.11.15

Debrief
Federation forces entered the Bernard's Star System at 0645 U.T. and proceeded to Koatev orbit. Aerial recon commenced discovering an attacked convey around the Broen foothills with bugs being traced back into the mountains. Forces searched tylium mines in the mountains and found scattered bugs and a derelict hive.

At approximately 2005 U.T. a sinkhole emerged in the settlement of Koave's Landing, the apparent result of insectoid tunneling beneath the settlement. Bugs emerged and at 2005 colonial militia forces dispatched a distress call to Federation forces.

By 2030 U.T. Federation forces made landfall in Koave's Landing, linking up with militia forces in the city. The joint forced advanced on the bugs and made contact at 2105 U.T. rescuing a militia squad in distress. A NCBW tank flanked the insectoids and attacked from the south, while Manny's Mechs took the brunt of a frontal assault.

As of 2300 insectoids were driven back to the hole. Using mechs as frontline troops with flamethrowers proved effective in reducing the number of troop casualties, as did the establishment of a triage. NCBW flanking the bugs successfully aided greatly in the battle, and drew bugs to the fight that might otherwise have gone deeper into the city. LMG providing air support allowed for greater tactical maneuvers on the ground, and increased offensive capabilities of the operation.

At approximately 2330 U.T. Federation forces engaged insectoids within the tunnel, having located the hive and the queen. Insectoid forces, incapable of effectively countering Federation mechs, tanks, and air, retreated into the tunnel and defended the queen. Without support, marines were vulnerable, but effectively killed the queen and the insectoid remnants.

Mission Accomplished!
Manny's Mechs and Nought Contracted Bio Warfare to each be awarded a sum of 3,000mc.
Casualties: 10 Troopers, 2 Mechs

[Ciaran]

Nought Contracted Bio-Warfare

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Looks like a job well done, and not a bad prize for it, either.

@Syntas_Incorporated, can I get one each of a demolition suite, hacking suite and stealth suite?

[BlackBishop]

Syntas Armaments

Thank you for your order, Commander Nought. Below you will find an itemized receipt of your order. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping. Thank you for your business and have a pleasant day.

Demolition Suite ..... 1,500mc
- T-4 Charge Pack
- T-4 Mine Pack
- 1 RPG Launcher
- 4 mass driver canon
- 10 Duranthium Battlesuits

Stealth Suite ..... 500mc
- 10 silencers
- Motion tracker pack
- Sound dampener Kit

Hacking Suite ...... 500mc
- Data Extraction pack
- Computer Exfil pack
- Mobile Hacking Drone

[rush99999]

Manny

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Well this was certainly a good fight. We destroy a small bug hive at the simple cost of 10 men (May they rest in peace) and 2 mechs that will be up and running again in no time. A victory if I've ever seen 1.

[BlackBishop]

Marshall Ricks

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Howdy y'all. That was one hell of a fight if I do say so myself. Never seen so many bugs in all my life, but y'all sure did handle yourselves nicely. Words getting around quick. Already had the governor stop by the moon for some PR bullshit. Word is the BCG wants to set up some hunting tour to lure in tourist creds, for now I've been given a strict no insecticide order beyond Koav's Landing. Can you believe that? Bunch of damn fools.

Anyway, in case y'all curious, I found Murl this morning. Him and his boys were dead. Bugs dragged them into the foothills and chowed down, and I can't do shit about it unless I want to kiss this job goodbye. At least I can still deal with those damn runners. I'll get those sons-a-bitches if its the last thing I do. I'll talk to the higher ups see about getting some contracts out.

Sure appreciate the help. Y'all have a real good day, ya hear!

[BlackBishop]

President Korvig

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I believe a congratulations is in order to the companies involved in the Koatev Bug Hunt operation. The mission is getting coverage on a colonial scale. I expect its only a matter of time before the Navy takes notice and sends us some prime contracts in the Helix Nova System. Good work, people!

For now I have some new contracts for you, commanders. Also I was in attendance at the Syntas Convention on Earth, and I'm pleased to say it was an impressive show. Their new catalog should be published soon, so I won't spoil the surprise. Let's just say Syntas had a focus on recon operations this convention.

Good day, Commanders.

Search and Rescue

Hudson Explorations

Search and Rescue

Objective
Find and recover the deep space exploration vessel, The Mayflower. If the ship is not salvageable, retrieve survey data and the crew.

Brief
Hudson Explorations has received a distress call from a deep space explorer vessel beyond the Burnell Pulsar System. In an adjoining star system, designated Gillespie 257, the Mayflower was tasked with venturing to the star system and commencing survey operations. The ship has since gone dark. Recent transmissions detail an FTL engine failure and it is feared the ship is adrift in the star system.

As there is no FTL lane constructed to Gillespie 257, contractor must utilize cryogenic stasis to reach the star system, with an estimated arrival time of three months.

Hudson Explorations is prepared to pay a signing bonus of 500mc, with an additional 1,000mc for recovery of the Mayflower survey data and 1,000mc for recovery of the crew.


File Photo: The Mayflower
Class: Explorer
Crew: 12

Policing

Thadus Colonial Government

Policing Contract

Objective
Provide peace keeping and law enforcement in the Anita Province of Thadus in the Alpha Centauri Star System.

Brief
Labour dispute in Anita has resulted in a general strike with the Anita Police Service. To mitigate the effects of the strike during negotiations, the Thadus Colonial Government is requesting aid in completing police duties to the densely populated province. Companies will be in charge of monitoring for illegal activity, apprehending criminals, and keeping the general peace in the province.

TCG is prepared to offer a 250mc signing bonus as well as offer bounties and commissions on any fines levied over the course of the operation.

[rush99999]

Manny

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2 contracts that seem doable this time. And neither of them are espionage contracts posted on a public forum for anyone to see. Honestly, I'm going to tip off the targets the next time that happens, just to make sure they know what might be coming their way. Anyway. I'll be going after both contracts this time. For the rescue mission, I'll be sending my frigate and the troop company that took the most losses in the bug hunt. I'll also be getting a Hacking Suite for this mission since I'm fairly certain that Data Extraction doohickey would come in handy when extracting the data. As for the policing job, I'll send everything I didn't send on the rescue mission. If your're listening in, Helltop, I'll be needing your transportation services for the latter mission.

[BlackBishop]

Manny

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2 contracts that seem doable this time. And neither of them are espionage contracts posted on a public forum for anyone to see. Honestly, I'm going to tip off the targets the next time that happens, just to make sure they know what might be coming their way. Anyway. I'll be going after both contracts this time. For the rescue mission, I'll be sending my frigate and the troop company that took the most losses in the bug hunt. I'll also be getting a Hacking Suite for this mission since I'm fairly certain that Data Extraction doohickey would come in handy when extracting the data. As for the policing job, I'll send everything I didn't send on the rescue mission. If your're listening in, Helltop, I'll be needing your transportation services for the latter mission.

@rush99999

E.R.I.S.

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I have relayed your orders to Syntas Armaments, Commander, and liaison agents have been contacted for the respective contracts. I am obligated to inform you that Federation servers have a tiered security feature respective of rank. Contracts are entrusted to commanders of the Federation with discretion. Breaching our client's trust is in violation against Federation codes of conduct.

[rush99999]

Manny

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So it's only semi-public then? So the guys at Hughs Industries weren't as brainless as I thought they were. Shame. I was going to make fun of them relentlessly over that the next time they set up any kind of contract, and now I can't.

[BlackBishop]

Haas

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Greetings, Federation.

I am Wayne Haas, Commissioner of the Thadus Colonial Police. As of 0800 this morning, negotiations with Anita Police union officials and the colonial government broke down, and the police union declared a strike. This has turned Anita into a lawless zone, and already panic, looting, and rioting has been reported in the city centers.

We need the Federation to get to Anita and restore order. The Thadus Colonial Government will be dispensing bonuses on bounties collected, and a percentage of fines issued over the course of the operation. We hope to have negotiations back on track and concluded as soon as possible, but be prepared to be policing for several months.

The Federation will get full use of TCP stations and cruisers but I'm afraid we can offer little else in way of support. We ask that all mercenaries in the field study police protocol and procedure prior to the mission, as well.

Looking forward to working with you, Federation.

I'm available if for any questions or concerns.