Mr Rage

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@Jasonhero@Ariamis piratepad.net/jw4jn9lMwD for our little training session.

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@Ariamis is the above mentioned simulator an option?

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Alright, I took the pack.

We have another 2 weeks for the deadline to post, anyone want to get a collaboration in? I'm thinking a quick simulator session, cause, you know, trying to get used to the assault pack. The focus does not need to be on combat, in simulation or not.

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This situation was looking pretty bad. It could certainly be a trap, the people that they were trying to save could already be dead. And they were tasked with capturing something that an astral bombardment couldn't destroy. All of that, and they had to do it alone. However, two pilots could be outfitted with more equipment to augment their assault capabilities. Zim immediately liked the thought of that, of course, he was hopeful for something along those lines as he had asked the question. When the briefing was over, Zim approached Elise to volunteer.

"Ma'am," Zim addressed her appropriately for her rank, "I would also like to volunteer for the second assault pack. Being a primarily melee combatant, I will be of limited use on the approach. However, an assault pack would augment my options and give me something to fight with."

When he was done with Elise, Zim would head towards the hangars to run some simulations.

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See, this is the kind of discussion I've been wanting to cultivate by putting it up in the air like this. I want us to discuss strategy. Realistically, the general plan would be laid out in advance, it was touched on lightly when Ritsu recommended an infiltration, rather than a frontal assault.

Now if we go at this with an intent to destroy outer defense turrets then whatever plan we had to infiltrate is ruined because the second we start blowing up turrets, the fireworks start. If we can stealth in, skirt past those turrets and only engage when we have to, use diversions, etc, like an actual infiltration mission would, then I, at least, need to change out my assault pack to better fit the profile of the mission. Instead of a shield generator, a stealth field, instead of the rifle shooting damaging rounds, using emp rounds, etc.

Let us design a general plan of attack, then pick who uses the packs, and design the packs around that mission type. Because my currently approved assault pack is intended for, relatively, maximum damage. That will work if there is going to be a decoy party left outside to draw the attention of the defenses while the rest of the group is inside setting to work rescuing and capturing. It will be pretty useless if we are intending to all sneak in undetected and only fighting if we have to.

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That is true, but I've yet to fire a projectile. And a 92% sync will be able to handle the added equipment better than 67%. In combat the experience rating allows me to, basically, force my werk to do what I want and see the flow of battle. I can still radio and advise on the flow without the fancy equipment and now I won't have to struggle with added equipment. I stand with my decision.

All that being said, @redbaron1234, you have 3 days to propose your load out and get it approved and post IC that you are volunteering.

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Right, but a line was drawn at 2. We were instructed to figure it out, so that's what we are doing. I have said from the beginning that strategic value trumps my individual desire. If two of our heavy hitters want to go heavier, than fine, that is the strategy. You two rain hellfire down and tank for us, and the rest of us will work on getting into the base.

Cruxi, all your bases are belonging to us!

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Well, remember that you can make your own choices for your assault pack. Use the ATS as well as some other weapons and/or armor that you like. Go ahead and take the assault pack, I'll have to attempt stealth manuvers.

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@redbaron1234 If you want it, take it. I'll let you and JasonHero stand back and fire from a distance.

Boss, what are the chances of Zim being able to requisition a shield generator without an assault pack? I won't be able to fire on my approach anyways, I might as well offer some cover, if possible.

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I'll do a collaboration with you working on adding ad hoc thrusters. Something I want to discuss with you for character interaction anyways.