[OOC] Task Force Lima (COMPLETED)

[Bee]

As far as I know, Skyth's got something in mind to bring them along for the party, as they might have been in Russian lines or something. I wasn't planning it, but I may need to edit my post, and Skyth can work the rest of the magic in his draft.

@kingkonrad

Coolio! Can't wait for the revival!

[Skythikon]

Might have to make it a collab post with Queen. I've got half a mind to make this a 'medal or court martial' sort of thing for Zhenya and his buddies. (Yes, bringing in some Vympel and SVR elements, just to fill in some gaps in my post). I'll get started on it once I get home. Still in camp. Anyway, @QueenOfTheBee: Glad to have you back with us!

[Bee]

@Skythikon I've always been around... just not aware haha. Mind you I am currently not in the position to make gargantuan posts, but I will try my absolute best to contribute! You can count on me! :D

[FourtyTwo]

Okay, to respond to all: 1) I'm going to work into my post that Jan's call to Victoria at the Rasthof basically pencils in that the snipers were released, from Neil's perspective. I might even add something on Neil's end, short, but sweet at both the time of capture and release- nothing large, less than a paragraph. 2) I like that post, Skyth, it's pretty fucking epic. I think that call Jan made can be left open-ended, as kinda a confirmation when they get to Germany. Post in. 3) Silverwind/Queen, don't be intimidated by the lengths. Post short if you need to- it doesn't need to be an essay :D

[Rhona W]

I got my own novel up. It took me a while to write it, and I'm still not convinced that it's that right - especially with Victoria and Scott's conversation and how she relays the info to him and where - but I really like it reading it back, and the atmosphere of it, so I hope you do too. If you think it needs to be changed, then let me know and I'll do it. I had fun writing it though, and I really liked giving a long look at Scott's life and attitude in a post as well.

[FourtyTwo]

Nicely done- I did want to give it some sort of depth, and breadth of character, hence the length in my post, and I'm somewhat happy that you matched it- they're miniature masterpieces in really throwing across our characters in this point in time. Skyth's got one that will go up shortly, and it explains the snipers a bit more, as well as being something that fits brilliantly. I don't think mine will ever be perfect. Jan is basically at his end- he has just killed three people in cold blood, and carjacked someone, as well as being wanted by civilian and military authorities. His crimes are a little surprising, but when you think about it, he's the combat leader of the Task Force, and there are many fingers pointing at him. I think as a person, he doesn't have a lot of depth due to his personality being quite warlike, but he's not got a lot left to live for, which does make you empathize with his character- bad relationships, and the fact that this is his life. Same with Scott, I can see to some extent- and Zhenya, to some regards, being put out into the middle of nowhere. The atmosphere is really nice in yours, and I think Skyth's got something just as good, with all three being really magnificent examples of our characters out of the traditional bond of Lima. While posts will shorten in future, I think there's one more left in me that will come at the end, that's for sure. The details aren't perfect in mine either with Victoria (I think the way that you've both handled it is excellent), but the aim is, of getting everyone to this one little rest stop on the Autobahn 1, going north, in the middle of the soaking wet night. You've done that, and any way that you do it, is fine- it's intentionally vague so you can NPC and make it happen how you want, and that you did. I enjoyed reading both, and I do love the way that it's been portrayed, as a real epic turning point in the RP.

[Rhona W]

Yeah, I like that we're getting these character vignettes in, a chance to get a good look at more of their personalities and mentalities, as well as their combat-selves too. It's something I've been eager to do, and I think this is a perfect moment for it - kind of the calm before the storm, or even the first rumblings of it as it comes in. I think both posts so far have been excellent, and I'm sure Skyth's will be just as good too. Getting more of a look 'under the hood' of all of the characters will be good. One thing that would be cool, is if before everyone sets out, we get a chance to just actually talk to each other. Maybe a sort of 'one last moment' thing before everyone put their game faces on. Not sure what they'd say, but it might be nice, somehow. Especially as it's never really happened. Not sure what you think of that? I'm not meaning tearful hugs all around, but maybe just a few words between everyone before they head out. I could have Scott open it up - he wears his heart on his sleeve the most of everyone, I think.

[FourtyTwo]

Definitely. They'll open up about a lot, I want to crack each character open entirely. We know a bit about their personalities and their histories. But their motives, and perhaps finally, getting them to lay their souls bare, is what's needed. There's still a car journey to go on that it can happen during, that's for certain. And oh boy, if that Land Rover has a stereo, good times! :D

[Bee]

I think it'll be very interesting to look into characters like Zhenya or Jan or even Scott. The "going black" arc thingy is definitely interesting and something I want to see further develop.

[Skythikon]

Will post when I get home.

[Skythikon]

One hell of a long post from me, hope it's alright. Didn't want to RP it all the way to meeting Jan, just in case KK and Queen wanna do something with their characters. I still wanna have Zhenya clear up his own personal stuff, so there's that for the next post.

[FourtyTwo]

No probs. Sort it when need be- I'm going to put in a short post with Scott; and I'm going to let Silverwind chose his equipment, so as to not force his hand. Though if need be, I can say it's a G36C- the initial weapon that Scott had at the start.

[Rhona W]

I was thinking I might go for an SMG again - they're one of my personal favourite kinds of weapons, and my airsoft G36 put me off of them a bit in general (though I know the real one is more capable). Maybe an MP5 again, as I'm fond of them. A UMP wouldn't be too bad either, though I'm not aware of the SAS using them to any extent. Sidearm wise, I'll stick with a Mk.23 as well, and whatever survival/combat knife I had before, and a suitable selection of grenades. Probably no need for AT this time, but I'll pack a LAW if possible, 'just in case'.

[FourtyTwo]

A P90, perhaps? Something high cap, and a little more assault-oriented?

[Rhona W]

Good call - I'm a big fan of P90's as well. I blame Stargate SG-1 entirely for that. Definitely works!

[FourtyTwo]

Sure thing. It's got 50 rounds too, and in the way I always interpret that weapon, it's an assault SMG- it's got an awful lot of rounds in not a lot of space (with 5.7mm really effective against body armor), and looks fucking cool. Sci-Fi like, almost, and a good reason why it was in Stargate.

[Bee]

P90s just fuck shit up. Good choice, man. Favorite SMG to use in Call of Duty and Counter Strike (if I'm not feeling the MP5). Or maybe have a smaller rifle like the Honey Badger or AKS-74U.

[FourtyTwo]

Indeed. No more essays from my end..yet.

[Skythikon]

I'll wait fir Queen to get a post up befire I carry on.

[Bee]

Posted! Not sure if that was crossing a line, but I'll be happy to edit it if it is.