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

[rush99999]

Manny

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10:18 <Manny> Is that the guy Baines wants thrown to the bugs for arguing with him? I'd just leave him, Carver. If Baines wants to kill everyone who argues with him, he can do it himself.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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10:42 <ERIS> The Lantallian has closed the distance has closed the distance with the AMC ship and is in firing range. Incoming message.

Transmission

"Very well... This is the AMCS Star Gazer submitting to inspection."

[Dark Light]

Commander Carver

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10:44 <Commander Carver> You made the right choice. Commander Carver of the Lantallian prepping to board the AMCS Stargazer.

[Ciaran]

Commander Nought

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10:50 <Commander Nought> Baines, we need to talk. It's clear that either you or Walsh has lied to us. If it turns out you were the one doing the bullshitting, there's going to be a serious problem between you and me, and I won't intend it to end prettily.

[rush99999]

Manny

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10:51 <Manny> You sure threatening Baines is a good idea, Nought? He's planning to throw a guy to the bugs for far less.

[Ciaran]

Commander Nought

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10:53 <Commander Nought> He's planning to throw someone to the bugs under suspicion of assisting terrorists. I wouldn't call that less.
10:54 <Commander Nought> Besides, we're being paid to do a job. If we are intentionally given false information about what the job is, our resources, reputations and potentially our lives are being put at risk to achieve something we don't necessarily want. Forgive me if I'm not keen on just sitting back and letting that happen.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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Transmission

"Let me provide you with some clarity, Commander Nought. Walsh is merely a front man for the AMC, as are many in the Ashby Colonial Authority. Now I gave Walsh an opportunity to choose his side. He chose poorly. You're right about one thing, Nought - You all have a job to do. Extract all files from AOS control terminal, or is that going to be an issue?

"Commander Carver, execute all arrest warrants on that ship. It's likely Walsh has absconded with the remaining AMC board of directors.

Commander Davidson, its a distinct possibility that these miners have some heavy armaments. Be on the lookout and be prepared for use of lethal force."

[rush99999]

Manny

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11:00 <Manny> Understood. I'll have my guys mount some flak cannons on the shoulders of the mechs I'm sending down to give their loadout some lethal force in case it's needed.

[DeletedUser9Gh7]

Commander Terren

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10:19 <Commander Terren> If you need that ship vaporized just call me.

[Ciaran]

Commander Nought

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11:04 <Commander Nought> No, it won't be an issue, but what I said before still stands. Anyway, if you want me to get the files from that terminal, would you care to tell me where it is?
11:05 <Commander Nought> Light Regiment, First Company, you have orders to locate the AOS control terminal. Download all files stored there, and send them to Director Baines.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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11:06 <ERIS> According to ship schematics, the AOS control terminal is located in the control room, in the Administration wing of the space station.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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11:11 <ERIS> @Cmdr Davidson Transports have arrived on Horizon and your mechs are on the ground. IMPSEC have secured Horizon's landing pad and extracted prisoners, however the local population is in a state of unrest. Protesters have seized Horizon's atrium, the central hub of the installation. Horizon security forces are currently standing down, and IMPSEC has withdrawn to the landing pad.

11:12 <IMPSEC Actual> @Cmdr Davidson My forces will keep the LZ secure. Once LMG arrive on site, restore order in the colony. You're clear to arrest agitators and use non-lethal force. Be on the lookout for heavy armaments, and seize any and all weapons. 1mc for each gun found, and 1,000mc for any WMDs confiscated.

11:29 <ERIS> Incoming message from Horizon.

Transmission

"This is Gerald Bush of the Union of Ashby Miners and Teamsters. What the hell is going on? Are we out of a job or what?"

Transmission

"Under the circumstances, you are. All mining operations on Horizon are suspended until further notice."

Transmission

"Further notice? How in the fuck long is that?"

Transmission

"Until I say otherwise. Tell your people to return to their homes and submit to a weapon sweep. Now clear this channel."

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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11:39 <ERIS> Uploading Horizon Atrium schematics...

Upload

[rush99999]

Manny

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11:13 <Manny> Wait for Carver, round up the protesters, take their guns. Understood.
11:30 <Manny> I suggest you do what he tells you to. He's just thrown your bosses to the bugs for arguing with him. What do you think he'll do to you?
11:40 <Manny> Thanks ERIS.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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12:19 <ERIS> The Lantallian has returned to Sword Fleet. LMG troops enroute to Horizon.

12:24 <IMPSEC Actual> @Cmdr Carver Thank you for dealing with those runaways, though its disappointing that some slipped past your net. I'm sure they'll turn up once we go over that ship. Get your men planet side asap and support Davidson.

12:39 <IMPSEC Actual> @Cmdr Terren, @Cmdr Nought, I have received all the data I need from AOS. You're clear to vacate the station. IMPSEC officers are enroute to relieve you. Once Horizon is green Sword Fleet will be moving out to Armstrong. Proceed to Armstrong and clear a path for Sword Fleet. Scan all ships you come across and report any suspicious activity.

ALERT!

13:20 <ERIS> ALERT! Demonstrations in the Horizon Atrium are becoming increasingly violent. Protesters have barricaded the Atrium block. I am also picking up numerous combat rifles and small arms held throughout the crowd. Proceed with caution, Commanders.

Op Map

[rush99999]

Manny

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12:42 <Manny> Should I still try to take them alive?

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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12:43 <IMPSEC Actual> I'll leave that to your discretion, Commander. Use of lethal force is authorized.

[rush99999]

Manny

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12:44 <Manny> For now I'll hold position and wait for backup to arrive. I will also bring the rest of my forces down to the planet, along with a change of loadout for all 5 of my mechs. What I have planned will require very specific tools.

[BlackBishop]

BATTLENET

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13:19 <ERIS> SITREP: LMG Forces have landed in Horizon. IMPSEC has left a platoon to secure the LZ and a vanguard fleet is bound for Armstrong. Horizon was ransacked by IMPSEC officers, leaving unrest among the population. Protesters have barricaded the Atrium and many are armed.

13:21 <IMPSEC Actual> This is ugly business, but our hands have been forced. We will not forget Anita City. Restore order in Horizon by any means necessary. Do this, and I'll send a 1,000mc bonus. Transports are standing by to exfil any prisoners. Vanguard fleet, clear us a path to Armstrong and scan the area.

Incoming Transmission

"You bastards come in here, haul a bunch of us away, rob us blind and think we will stand for it?! Get the hell out of Horizon and off Ashby!"

<IMPSEC Actual> He's your problem now, Commanders. You have eight hours before Sword Fleet moves on to Armstrong. Good luck.

[rush99999]

Manny

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13:24 <Manny> ERIS, how much longer until the rest of my forces arrive?