A commanding voice boomed over the Comms. "I am Star Colonel Sara of the 1st Volunteers Cluster, Clan Ice Hellion, with one Binary of combined units. We have come to trial for yer Factory. With what do you defend?"
Star Admiral Folkner's voice was heard by the Ice Hellions.
"Star Colonel Sara of Clan Ice Hellion, this is Star Admiral Johann Folkner of Clan Jade Falcon. I have already issued a batchall to the Wolves that defend this installation, prior to your arrval. Cancel your batchall untill mine has finished."
Init is required if there are multiple people arriving. Just in case I need it
SLDF Init <Includes Clan Wolf forces>
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 3, 1, total 4[/blockquote]
init [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 6, 2, total 8[/blockquote]
"Star Admiral Folkner, when does your Trial commence? We will wait for some time then. Kowloon Command, request a secure landing site for two military Dropships of Clan Ice Hellion."
init
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 6, 2, total 8[/blockquote]
Falcons and Hellions jump in system at the same time. My trial was issued in the RP thread, because it was an RP peice aswell...and didn't know there were military forces on site at the time.
"We are awaiting a response from the Wolves on the surface. Their lack of communication disturbs me, however I shall wait a while longer for their response, before I must assume they are refusing honorable combat. In that case, we shall trial for the right to take the facility, quiaff?"
SLDF/Wolves arrive now i presume, unless the Vipers have forces moving in system.
Okay, since simul arrival, I assume that CIH is giving up their claim to issue the trial first? Also, simul arrival means that no time has passed yet, as you couldn't have transmitted before you arrived, unless the Falcons have a new tech I need to trial for. :)
Also, no response is due to allowing everyone a chance to arrive OOC, not IC lack of response.
You mean like an HPG on a warship? that way of transmitting before I arrive? :P
And yeah, need to make sure the Vipers arn't moving around through here before anything else happens.
Copied from the RP thread, so it's all in one place. Waiting for the merchant factor's response, or whatever military is down there.
Quote from: Daemonknight on October 09, 2010, 09:45:22 AM
Kowloon, Union of Independant Worlds
Zenith Jump Point
Star Admiral Folkner walked to the HPG station on the bridge of the Jade Aerie.
"Lets make this quick, we have a mission to attend to."
"Recording Star Admiral."
"Attention Canid Creations, this is Star Admiral Johann Folkner of Clan Jade Falcon. I am here to issue a batchall for the Clan Wolf facilities here, with what forces can you deny my claim?"
"Message packet away Star Admiral. 4 hour travel time, assume 9-10 hours for a response of some kind. Well within our window before we need to make the next jump."
and of course, whatever is incoming from the Wolves/SLDF or Vipers
Until we know arrival order, I will not be responding. This is to prevent time warping.
The Batchall of the Falcons is first. Do the Falcons have any forces here?
Because if not Trial is going to happen between you and the Falcons, then the CIH is there.
Falcons have the battlegroup that just jumped in.
So then, NVA, your turn.
Actually, it is Cannonshops turn...
Vipers init-[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 5, 3, total 8[/blockquote]
Secondly, NVA, it sounds like you are trying to get free intel. Go in or do not go in. Make a decision.
Looks like all the Clans arrive at the same time.
So, unless the Vipers are going to contest the Falcon bid, Falcons get to take the stab at the Wolf forces at the factory.
FYI, Falcon battlegroup is setting up an Offensive Interdiction to stop anything from escaping the planet.
OOC- Guys chill out for a bit here I am waiting on some more movement before I can roll the SLDF/Wolf init.
NVA already rolled their init...
Broadcast to all three Clans
"Okay, Clan Warriors seeking to trial for the Hue facility, Archduchess MacAulliffe gave you folks the right to trial, now a Trial requires a Loremaster, since this IS on Kowloonese Soil, that would be me. I want the senior officers in Vin Drin Lap at 1530 hours to conduct bidding. Anybody who can not make it to do so in person, is automatically disqualified from this trial. Let me be absolutely clear here-the Archduchess gave you permission, but she does not hold absolute authority in the manner of a Successor Lord. Violations of the in-person bidding will be met with a predetermined negative outcome that will destroy the objective-for Everyone-this has nothing to do with what I may think of any of you, it has to do with accepting, at face value, your own claims as to your opponents, as well as their claims as to yourselves as possible. Given that I do not think anybody is keen to destroy valuable resources, I am sure that our preparations are not necessary-however, they are in place, and will be carried out if anyone tries any shennanigans. Your maximum cap on bidding is man-for-man parity with the defending force, which is the 303rd Wolf Detatchment, those that attend the meeting at Vin Drin Lap will know what that amounts to, those that do not, will not. Breaking back the bid as the Adders did on Kwangchowwang will provoke the negative outcome-if you can not win on skill, you may not win by other means. If you read your maps, you will notice the very large, very unstable artificial lake above the Hue site, and the over-burdened dam holding it back. Yes, if you discharge orbital fire, that dam will let go, if you are seen to break your bid, the dam will let go, if anyone violates the zone of the trial, the dam will let go. Only one clan at a time may bid for and conduct this trial, and there will be a twenty-four hour break between challenges, with the cap adjusted for surviving forces. Anyone breaks that deal, the dam goes, the factory goes, nobody gets shit, am I understood?"
There is a pause, "Broken to simplicity, Skill Wins, skill alone. Nobody gets to use superior numbers. Contestants are encouraged to be prompt."
Rage made Galaxy Commander Byron Breen's face feel like fire."This is Galaxy Commander Byron Breen of Clan Steel Viper. Who is the Inner Sphere Freeborn surat who deems themselves apt to bark orders at me? First of all stravag, Clan Steel Viper is not here for the facility. This should be known to you as we did not issue a Batchall when we entered the system. We came here to repel a suspected invasion of
YOUR planet. Has the manners of the Inner Sphere disappeared completely quaiff? Perhaps it would be in every one's best interest to let the Scientists come here and turn the entire population of your rock into abominations!"
Quote from: Cannonshop on October 16, 2010, 06:53:40 AM
Broadcast to all three Clans
"Okay, Clan Warriors seeking to trial for the Hue facility, Archduchess MacAulliffe gave you folks the right to trial, now a Trial requires a Loremaster, since this IS on Kowloonese Soil, that would be me. I want the senior officers in Vin Drin Lap at 1530 hours to conduct bidding. Anybody who can not make it to do so in person, is automatically disqualified from this trial. Let me be absolutely clear here-the Archduchess gave you permission, but she does not hold absolute authority in the manner of a Successor Lord. Violations of the in-person bidding will be met with a predetermined negative outcome that will destroy the objective-for Everyone-this has nothing to do with what I may think of any of you, it has to do with accepting, at face value, your own claims as to your opponents, as well as their claims as to yourselves as possible. Given that I do not think anybody is keen to destroy valuable resources, I am sure that our preparations are not necessary-however, they are in place, and will be carried out if anyone tries any shennanigans. Your maximum cap on bidding is man-for-man parity with the defending force, which is the 303rd Wolf Detatchment, those that attend the meeting at Vin Drin Lap will know what that amounts to, those that do not, will not. Breaking back the bid as the Adders did on Kwangchowwang will provoke the negative outcome-if you can not win on skill, you may not win by other means. If you read your maps, you will notice the very large, very unstable artificial lake above the Hue site, and the over-burdened dam holding it back. Yes, if you discharge orbital fire, that dam will let go, if you are seen to break your bid, the dam will let go, if anyone violates the zone of the trial, the dam will let go. Only one clan at a time may bid for and conduct this trial, and there will be a twenty-four hour break between challenges, with the cap adjusted for surviving forces. Anyone breaks that deal, the dam goes, the factory goes, nobody gets shit, am I understood?"
There is a pause, "Broken to simplicity, Skill Wins, skill alone. Nobody gets to use superior numbers. Contestants are encouraged to be prompt."
Star Admiral Folkner was similarly furious with this pronouncement.
"What kind of freebirth joke is this? A Loremaster for a Trial? Maximum bids? A nameless freebirth stavag thinks he is going to dictate to us what me way or may not do according to OUR customs, that he does not even understand? All forces, prepare to break anchor, course for high orbit over Kowloon. We'll see how willing they are to interefere in our trial with the Wolves with a few million tons of angry warship sitting on their heads. The Arch-Duchess is playing a dangerous game if she thinks this is what passes for fair play among the Clans..."
"This is Star Colonel Sara of Clan Ice Hellion. Although I'm not that long in my very Clan, I qualified as Star Colonel. In my learnings I was teached one critical thing: if you involve yourself into a Batchall or bidding, tell the other side your name. Everything else is just rude. I can understand the senior officers of the very Clans Steel Viper and Jade Falcon. Your interference is considered dishonorable. Not just for you but for those that call themselves Wolf in Exile. I did not hear much good about them and it seems it is true. They hide behind others. As far as I know, they were challenged, now they have to declare with what they will defend. It is as simple as that.
I have only limited forces at my disposal here, also I heard and know of the Kowlonese people's .. lines of thought. However, the facilities my Clan and the Jade Falcons are here for are not in your possession.
Whatever the Wolves told you, I am certain it was wrong and false. I will be at the surface nonetheless. I will want to see who insulted those big naval forces above this world.
Last thing to say here now: the Exiles brought no one who dealt with them any good. Star Colonel Sara out."
The 1st Volunteers have landed at their determined zone.
Quote from: Cannonshop on October 16, 2010, 06:53:40 AM
Broadcast to all three Clans
"Okay, Clan Warriors seeking to trial for the Hue facility, I am General Charles Vanh, Archduchess MacAulliffe gave you folks the right to trial, now a Trial requires a Loremaster, since this IS on Kowloonese Soil, that would be me. I want the senior officers in Vin Drin Lap at 1530 hours to conduct bidding. Anybody who can not make it to do so in person, is automatically disqualified from this trial. Let me be absolutely clear here-the Archduchess gave you permission, but she does not hold absolute authority in the manner of a Successor Lord. Violations of the in-person bidding will be met with a predetermined negative outcome that will destroy the objective-for Everyone-this has nothing to do with what I may think of any of you, it has to do with accepting, at face value, your own claims as to your opponents, as well as their claims as to yourselves as possible. Given that I do not think anybody is keen to destroy valuable resources, I am sure that our preparations are not necessary-however, they are in place, and will be carried out if anyone tries any shennanigans. Your maximum cap on bidding is man-for-man parity with the defending force, which is the 303rd Wolf Detatchment, those that attend the meeting at Vin Drin Lap will know what that amounts to, those that do not, will not. Breaking back the bid as the Adders did on Kwangchowwang will provoke the negative outcome-if you can not win on skill, you may not win by other means. If you read your maps, you will notice the very large, very unstable artificial lake above the Hue site, and the over-burdened dam holding it back. Yes, if you discharge orbital fire, that dam will let go, if you are seen to break your bid, the dam will let go, if anyone violates the zone of the trial, the dam will let go. Only one clan at a time may bid for and conduct this trial, and there will be a twenty-four hour break between challenges, with the cap adjusted for surviving forces. Anyone breaks that deal, the dam goes, the factory goes, nobody gets shit, am I understood?"
There is a pause, "Broken to simplicity, Skill Wins, skill alone. Nobody gets to use superior numbers. Contestants are encouraged to be prompt."
As the forms of the 3 Falcon warships take up geosynch station keeping over the city, Star Admiral Folkner again addresses the planet.
"Wolf forces defending Canis Creations, this is Star Admiral Folkner. Irregardless of what the Kowloonese have to say, I have a trial to conduct. Ask yourselves: will they truly risk souring relations with the Jade Falcons over a few of you, and a single manufacturing center? I don't think so. However, there is no reason to believe that would happen, as I have no reason to believe you will act dishonorablly.
So I shall state it again: I have come to Trial for Canis Creations, what forces will defend against my claim?"
"To the misinformed clan forces here to trial for the factory at Hue City, this is Lt Colonel Malcom Fistison of the Star League Defense Force. As a member of what was Clan Wolf, let me correct a few misconceptions you are operating under. First, there has never been a Clan Wolf in Exile, so any batchals issued to such a clan were sent to the ether in ignorance. Second, Clan Wolf does not exist any more. As was the founders dream and the intention of his father, we have rejoined the Star League Defense Force. Third, the Arch Duchess is apparently ignorant of the ownership agreement with the people of Kowloon over the Hue City factory. While it is true that Canid Cooperative manages the facility, this facility is a one of a kind. It is owned by the people of Kowloon. As such, neither the former Wolves or my own formation have authority to accept your trial. The person who does would be Charles Vahn, the person you ignorantly accused of interfering in your trial. Per our force agreement, he has the right to ask our force to defend his holding, if he chooses. So, if you do not seek an honorable trial against one who is seeking to understand your ways, then continue in your ignorance and arrogance. Otherwise, I suggest you might return the honor of being willing to learn of your opponent and work with Speaker Vahn, rather than piss off the leader of this world in your attempt to take what is his. The 303rd will be represented at his meeting. Do any of you have the courage and honor to see about his offer to serve as Oathmaster for these proceedings? Or, do you feel you require excessive forces or orbital fire to see the prize you seek destroyed and avoid an honest fight against my warriors? Is there any amonng you who has the courage to swallow their "Pride" and accept that they made mistakes based on incorrect information. Do not worry, the 303rd is ready to deny your claim, so you will still get your fight, if you believe you can win it."
OOC - Kowloon's facility does belong to the government of Kowloon. Technically, all others were Wolf, but due to their bravery against the Adders, we cannot take this facility from Kowloon ourselves.
"By your own words, you have declared that you are not Clan. Yet you demand the courtesies of a Clan. Duly noted, and is typical of your hypocrisy."
Quote from: NVA on October 16, 2010, 08:51:40 PM
"To the misinformed clan forces here to trial for the factory at Hue City, this is Lt Colonel Malcom Fistison of the Star League Defense Force. As a member of what was Clan Wolf, let me correct a few misconceptions you are operating under. First, there has never been a Clan Wolf in Exile, so any batchals issued to such a clan were sent to the ether in ignorance. Second, Clan Wolf does not exist any more. As was the founders dream and the intention of his father, we have rejoined the Star League Defense Force. Third, the Arch Duchess is apparently ignorant of the ownership agreement with the people of Kowloon over the Hue City factory. While it is true that Canid Cooperative manages the facility, this facility is a one of a kind. It is owned by the people of Kowloon. As such, neither the former Wolves or my own formation have authority to accept your trial. The person who does would be Charles Vahn, the person you ignorantly accused of interfering in your trial. Per our force agreement, he has the right to ask our force to defend his holding, if he chooses. So, if you do not seek an honorable trial against one who is seeking to understand your ways, then continue in your ignorance and arrogance. Otherwise, I suggest you might return the honor of being willing to learn of your opponent and work with Speaker Vahn, rather than piss off the leader of this world in your attempt to take what is his. The 303rd will be represented at his meeting. Do any of you have the courage and honor to see about his offer to serve as Oathmaster for these proceedings? Or, do you feel you require excessive forces or orbital fire to see the prize you seek destroyed and avoid an honest fight against my warriors? Is there any amonng you who has the courage to swallow their "Pride" and accept that they made mistakes based on incorrect information. Do not worry, the 303rd is ready to deny your claim, so you will still get your fight, if you believe you can win it."
OOC - Kowloon's facility does belong to the government of Kowloon. Technically, all others were Wolf, but due to their bravery against the Adders, we cannot take this facility from Kowloon ourselves.
"Interesting choice of words. Hypocrisy. First, I have not demanded anything. Those who you would need to be challenging have. Secondly, I had not realized clan training and honor had changed so much since my days in training prior to the first invasion. As Kerensky's Clan, we were taught that we could defeat any opponent and do so with a hand tied behind our back if needed. Batchalls and zellbriggen were adhered to, not because our opponent was honorable, but because we knew we were superior to our opponent and we sought the opportunity to prove it against any for. It is that type of courafe and skill, which we still have today, that allowed us to hold off so many who were jealous of what we had. Now, it would appear that few of the clans still have that certainty in their skills and abilities. The Star Adders clearly believe they are not even one third the clan we are, as they are scared to face us with less than 3 times our numbers. The Blood Spirits Khan's own Keshik could not defeat us with even numbers. Now, as to what is happening here, you stated you were not here for this trial and so be it. The Hellions and Falcons need to decide if they will challenge the owner of the factory they desire or if they simply wish to destroy more of the inner sphere, quiaff?"
"As the Wolves are by their own words not available for anything anymore, I demand they are not involved in this further. How the UIW fares with them is not my concern anymore, I have to take the Factory. Charles Vahn, you now step in. Declare with what force you try to defend our claim or forfeit this prize. I am on Planet and can even meet you where you wish. I would also prefer not to die by enraged Jade Falcon's Naval Cannons, that would be wasteful.
Charles Vahn, now it is your turn. Do you stay with your dishonorable attitude or can you deal with us like an honorable Warrior? I will not blame you for your faults before as I have the feeling that the politicking of the ex Wolves, whatever they might be today went over your head as well. But regardless of the Kowlonese history, dealing with Clans requires honor and skill. Skill you might have, if you have honor, prove it. Threatening Clans in this way as before will not help it.
The forces I have at my disposal are the 2nd and 3rd Binaries of the 1st Volunteers Cluster (1 FP). We are here for the Factory. Star Colonel Sara, Clan Ice Hellion, out."
Quote from: Marlin on October 17, 2010, 08:43:02 PM
"As the Wolves are by their own words not available for anything anymore, I demand they are not involved in this further. How the UIW fares with them is not my concern anymore, I have to take the Factory. Charles Vahn, you now step in. Declare with what force you try to defend our claim or forfeit this prize. I am on Planet and can even meet you where you wish. I would also prefer not to die by enraged Jade Falcon's Naval Cannons, that would be wasteful.
Charles Vahn, now it is your turn. Do you stay with your dishonorable attitude or can you deal with us like an honorable Warrior? I will not blame you for your faults before as I have the feeling that the politicking of the ex Wolves, whatever they might be today went over your head as well. But regardless of the Kowlonese history, dealing with Clans requires honor and skill. Skill you might have, if you have honor, prove it. Threatening Clans in this way as before will not help it.
The forces I have at my disposal are the 2nd and 3rd Binaries of the 1st Volunteers Cluster (1 FP). We are here for the Factory. Star Colonel Sara, Clan Ice Hellion, out."
"I count
Three Clans want to make use of the site, I am sure I do not have time, nor do you, to fiddle around with three separate dance-partners over radio. The charges on the dam are being disarmed now, and the sumps are being drained down below critical point-since the Wolves HAVE forfieted to us,
I am going to have to insist bargaining for this trial happen in-person, that each Clan who wants a shot at the factory send someone of rank sufficient to actually make a bargain that sticks, and that the matter at the conclusion of the trial be considered a closed matter by all parties present once it is done-this is not stalling, the damn
radio games and bluster count as stalling."
Chuck put the mic back to 'listen' and turned to the "SLDF" factor, "Get out of my house. Take your people, and run as fast as you can-you won't fight for your own rights, you sure as hell don't belong here, you have forty eight hours to clear out, or I'm going to
invite them to kill you."
Vanh did not realize that he left the channel open-and that EVERYONE on the frequency could hear him.
"I am on my way."
3 dropships detatched from the CJFS Jade Aerie and began making planetfall, surrounded by a large contingent of aerospace fighters. No transmissions were made untill the shuttle requested landing clearance at the spaceport.
[ooc: to expedite things, the clearances are granted for landing at the Coast Guard Air station Vin Drin Lap.]
The CJF dropships begin final manuvering prior to making planetfall, preceeded by the fighter groups. Over 30 fighters were filling the airspace around the dropship, providing their own private exclusion zone. Another 50 were in low orbit, skimming the surface of the planet's atmosphere, ready to jump into anything that might jeapordize the precious cargo one of the dropships was carrying.
The first two dropships to punch into the atmosphere were a Carrier(obviously to keep the aerospace fighters supplied without calling on the Coast Guard's facilities) and a Noruff, the gunship of the pack. The Last was an unremarkable Union-C, however it's position as the last dropship to land, but also commanding the largest swarm of fighters marked it as the important one. Upon landing, the ramps droped to allow a multitude of battlearmored warriors to storm out of the dropper, securing the area as if on hostile territory(it wasn't entirely clear at the moment, considering their cargo's opinion of such foolish threats). The final figure to emerge, still surrounded by his jade armored marines was Star Admiral Johann Folkner himself. The angry look on his face showed that he was in one of his usual foul moods. Luckily, the flagship's XO was also present, with the Jade Aerie being left in the capable hands of Star Commodore Tavis.
The two naval officers set a brisk walk to the waiting entourage, the majority of their marines staying behind, although 2 points followed them without orders: the gold accents on their armor picked them as the veterans that were tasked with protecting the flagship's bridge, which included the Star Admiral himself. The background noise was filled with the business of the aerospace fighters refueling at the allocated space next to the Carrier's landing berth.
Charles Vanh himself stepped out of the shadow of a pair of grounded Sabres. Compared to the enlisted woman standing next to him, he was small.
Lenora "Lenny" Chuan leaned down, "Sir, this is NOT a good idea." she muttered.
"Do your job." Charles said, "Look mean-wait, cut that, don't bother looking meaner than you already do." He muttered back, "Sophie's on the link?"
Yes, I am showing at minimum a company-scale force of suit-troops-General, they are arrayed for trouble.
"Trouble they probably won't have today-unless the other Clans want to make some." Chuck groused, "Keep the link hot, and Lenny, put your fucking helmet back on-that PAL suit just looks silly with the hat off."
Inside, Chuck's guts were clenching-he'd spent six amnesiac months as a bondsman-first to an Elemental named Jonas who had a sadistic streak, then another Elemental named Clarice-whom he last saw when he gave her a comlink and signal pistol, along with most of hte food and water after the Loki Team hit the base looking for POW's. He faintly wondered if she'd been rescued-he'd had to cut his own arm off to get out of the rubbled barracks and make it to the MkVII the team was evacuating in.
his stump itched under the cheap plastic cup of the 'useful' prosthetic that AFFC Medical fitted him with more than a decade ago.
Probably not. he decided-the wall had her pinned pretty good back then-and a one-armed man who suddenly remembered who he was wasn't going to do her much good...
The Star Admiral had to be the one guy who looked pissed off, and wasn't wearing a Gee-suit or Elemental armour.
"Sir, this is a bad idea." Lenny said.
"Not the first one I have had, kid." Chuck said, "I thought it would get easier after all these years...oh well. Sophie, hit their transmitters and tell them they can come on into the ops shack."
The Star Admiral and his coterie walked to the Ops shack where the Kowloonese soldier was waiting for them. Folkner noticed the lack of obvious military forces, and he didn't have to say anything to know his Marines would be on edge. To show nothing in the face of a show of force could be a sign of weakness among the clans, but he had to remind himself, again, that he was not among the Clans.
He stoped a few paces from the short officer, his face stirring a memory of a Watch report read some time ago. He did not try to hide his distain at being called away from his ship, but noted the lack of an arm and the memory came back, albeit vaugely. He noticed the young woman to the man's side, and was only partially successful in suppressing a sneered 'eyas'.
"I am Star Admiral Johann Folkner, commanding officer of the Jade Aerie Battlegroup, Clan Jade Falcon. I came here to protect this world from the Goliath Scorpions, and to trial for the Canis Creations facility. Now, both you and the Wolves seem to be unclear as to the ownership situation, so I shall make this quick: someone is going to defend the facility against my trial, or I will simply take it. The Wolves had their chance to honorablly accept my batchall, and my patience has run out with them. They deserve nothing but execution for their crimes at Tamar, but Khan Sonoma has instructed otherwise." The Star Admiral's lip curls slightly at this revelation, obviously displeased at this show of mercy on behalf of the Khan. Star Captain Visla stepped foreward to speak before the Star Admiral began one of his infamous 'rants'.
"I am Star Captain Joshua Visla, executive officer of the Jade Aerie, and commander of the battlegroup's aerospace contingent. I believe the Star Admiral's point is that we wish to conduct our Trial according to our laws and customs. If that is not possible, then we will be forced to complete our objectives by methods that are wasteful, and are likly to cause more damage than they are worth. However, 'ours is not to question why, ours it but to do and to die', as the poem says. The Wolves have been given plenty of chances to engage in an honorable trial. Their silence is to be taken as a dishonorable refusal. As I am sure the ilChi has informed the Arch-Duchess, the issue between the Clans and the Wolves is an internal matter, and we will brooke no interference." The Star Captain's tone started quite amenable, although talk of the Wolves has added a harder edge to his voice.
Chuck nodded, "welcome to Kowloon, Star Admiral. The wolves..." he made a face of disgust, "Forfieted the facility to us, probably in hopes of driving a wedge between the Union and your Clan. I gave them forty eight hours to un-ass, starting yesterday-kicked them out, you might say, for that. People SHOULD fight their own battles, especially when the rules of engagement are as tight as Zellbriggen-now, the only issue left, is whether the other two Clans up there-" he pointed at the ceiling, "-are going to make trouble when I hand you the keys-because if there IS going to be a problem, then we can just have one of your kids and one of my kids play blood-tag out on the flight line-I have no interest in stripping troops from operations just to go and hand the keys over anyway because I lack the capability of running the damn place and the guys who set it up turned out to be Cowards."
In the mess of the Landing, Sara seemed to having been forgotten. Although she was on ground earlier than the Falcons, some brave Kowlonese Perimeter guard seemed determined to not let her through until all the "papers" were ready. Finally a Captain remembered that she had business to do and gave her two Soldiers to guide her through the mess and to the meeting point on the Air Station.
Thus she arrived when Falcons and Kowlonese stupids already were talking.
Not an imposing figue by any means compared to the Elementals, she was fit, carried the uniform of an Ice Hellion Star Colonel and was not afraid.
So when there was a short break in their talks, she greeted: "I am Star Colonel Sara of the 1st Volunteers Cluster, Clan Ice Hellion. I am here for the Factory. I greet you, Star Admiral Johann Folkner. And you must be Charles Vahn? I supp.. ose?"
"Well met Star Colonel Sara. I am indeed Star Admiral Folkner. We were discussing the disposition of the Wolf forces. If they are not going to walk the path of honor, and they continue to hide from our trial, I will take the facility by force. However, I will not allow the honorless dogs to simply run away and hide. If they wish to leave, they need but simply request hegira or safcon, depending on the situation." The Star Admiral then turned and looked directly at the Ice Hellion officer.
"Star Colonel, do you intend to dispute my Trial against the wolves? You are of course welcome to Trial for the facility once we have returned it to the holdings of a true Clan of Kerensky."
A smile appeared on her face. "You are correct, if the dogs cannot act like Warriors, they are just bandits. As to your Trial. If there is a Trial, go forth. I have my orders and I shall act on it. If we can do a Trial like Kerensky decreed, I will be honored to fight it against you. Should you fail to secure the Factory beforehand, I will try to gain it.
However, if Charles Vahn places his forces, we might even bid for the privilege of gaining the Facility, quiaff? Like in the Invasion as the Wolves did against the Ghost Bears for Rasalhague."
Sara, as an IS born, was not secure of her words. This was a Star Admiral trueborn. What would he say? Did she just gain nothing but his wrath? Her face showed nothing of her concern, though.
"Well bargained and Done.
So, Mr. Vahn, are we to fight the Wolves, such as they are, or is it with you that we must endeavor to acquire the factory complex? I have no wish to stay away from my ship longer than necessary."
At this point, the door opened and the Lt Colonel walked in.
"Sorry I am late. I had to make sure our forces would be ready for the trial to defend the factory, as our status of forces agreement states. Speaker VAhn, Star Admiral, Star Colonel."
Pausing for a moment, he nods at each in turn.
"There does in fact appear to be some confusion on actual ownership of the facility. However, I will clarify our intended place. The 303rd is here to defend the facility, regaardless if it is a Star League or Kowlonees facility. Speaker Vahn has always had authority to request our forces in defende of the world even, if he chose. Since the Speaker believes the facility to be ours and requested to be Oathmaster, I have no qualms with that. If we can continue, then the 303rd will be ready to face whichever clan it will be who gains the right to trial us."
As soon as that rude and traitorous son of a bitch entered the place unmolested, Sara could not help herself but fall into a combat stance, it would not seem so to most of the attendant and she kept the reflex to just her arms but this would bode trouble. "Always looking as the owner of the place." She had heard stories about the Wolvies, but this was no good with an angry Star Admiral. She tried to stay calm. This would get interesting if Vahn stayed to his words.
Folkner's eyes slitted as the stravag waltzed into the room as if he were the local Lord. Folkner could feel his hatred for the Wolfs return anew, his desire for revenge after Tamar not dulled in the slightest. He nearly spat the words at the newly arrived officer.
"So good of you to join us." He noticed the rank pips and one could see his fists clench in physiclly restrained anger. "I have already issued my batchall for the facilities in question. I shall ammend it to include the forces brought here by Star Colonel Sara. There is no reason to keep all of you for ourselves. With what forces do you use to defend against our claim, eyas. Perhaps when you learn some manners, I will consider you a warrior worthy of rank." Star Captain Visla winced slightly at the insult, but figured it was relativly light compared to what he knew the Star Admiral would prefer to do with the Wolfling before them.
OOC - Guys, I am touching base with CS. I am not sure we ended up on the same page and I have NO idea what happened.
"Nice to see you could make it Colonel." Vanh said quietly. "Here is my position-we can not run that facility ourselves, we also can not afford to have a battle around Hue every two months over who gets to use the site and the equipment therein, and I am damned if I am going to have a shooting-war on my soil because of someone else's feuds-there is a REASON we left the Commonwealth-being used as a meat-shield for the Terrans, who do NOT honour their treaties, it gets damned old, especially when THAT war is over a matter a thousand light years and three hundered real-years distant. what DOES concern us, is having someone else's feud being fought out on our soil, in our towns, on our fields, with our people as collateral and our lives shattered because of decisions by far-distant powers." he nodded to the Star Admiral, "The Jade Falcons can run that factory as well as your people can, Colonel, and from where I am forced, by my duty, to stand, I see no reason to refuse them the right to try-the Terran War is not Kowloon's concern-the Rim Worlds Republic's rise? That is our enemy. The Terrans might actually BE our enemy as well-someone had to bankroll the Rowes, and the Terries un-assed from the entire sector just in time for Daphne's people to blow up Tharkad and take Bolan along with them...and the Star League Treaty obliges you to take the Terran side in this. The Clans have sent help, you guys have just offered my folks new and interesting ways to die fighting proxy wars on behalf of distant foreigners whose greatest contribution to our prosperity have been, to date, one idled industrial site and a whole lot of unfilled promises accompanied by somewhat-benign neglect..." He paused, looking at the Wolf officer.
"I tried my damndest to get you a decent shot at a fair trial, Colonel, I put a major city on evacuation orders and prepped to blow a dam that would cost billions to replace and claimed the lives of over a hundered workers when it was built, I threatened to inundate a huge area and put my own people out of house and home to guarantee it. You tossed that in my face, Colonel, so I finally had enough-I want you and your people gone. Somewhere else, I don't care where, but you can't stay HERE."
Vanh looked at Folkner, and at his XO, dismissing the Wolf/SLDF officer with his posture. "Do you intend to break the stalemate and win this war, Star Admiral? The war with the Terrans, I mean." he asked, "If you do not, then I can not in good conscience hand it over to you without a fight-that factory uses materials mined here by my people, we do not go to war to 'maintain a balance of power'-we fight to win, or we find another way. I can trace my lineage back to the uprising at Dinh Diep in 2729, a lot of my people can, they also trace it back to Elbar and the 171st Volunteers. I am sure you know the reputation of that unit. what comes out of that factory is made with our blood, Star Admiral. No surrenders, no stalemates, it should be used in the intent to win, or not used at all."
he stood up straight, and it was like a ghost of someone important, "I want your word, Star Admiral, your strongest oath, that the products of the Hue facility will be used to End the War that has plagued...well, everyone for the last twenty years and more, that they will not be handed out lightly to do lesser things-that those weapons will be used only in pursuit of total victory over the Terrans. It was Terrans on behalf of the Rim Worlds that bombarded Dinh Diep, it was largely Terrans seduced by Amaris that committed the atrocities at Running Deer Mountain on Elbar, it was Terrans that drove the Inner Sphere into an age of decline and continuous, fruitless, destructive insanity known as the Succession Wars, that destroyed or enabled the destruction of worlds, it was Terrans who developed the Arluna Flu Virus. Star Admiral Folkner, if those weapons will be used to avenge the trillions murdered in three centuries of insanity, if they will be used to end the current conflict?" he nodded, "Yes, I will gladly hand over that factory to you...but only on your personal word of honour, that they will be used to end this madness."
He stopped."Otherwise, we're going to have to fight."
Now that Sara seemed sidelined, her face turned sour and she folded her arms in front. She could not blame that Kowlonese bastard, but still..
At least if Folkner stood to his word, perhaps they could fight for it. Not that the ownership would change much.
Star Admiral Folkner listened intently to the Kowloonese man's words.
"The Clan has ever remained focused on their goal of defeating the Not-Named and restoring the true Star Leauge. It will still take time to increase our forces, but with the current dealings with the FWL, I believe the day we shall strike Terra herself is fast coming closer. The Rim Worlds will likly pay for their more recent crimes before it is time to strike Terra, but both will fall. This facility will be of great assistance in those campaigns."
Vanh nodded, "I understand your position, Star Admiral." he turned to Star Colonel Sarah, "it is a pleasure to meet you as well, Star Colonel."
Then he turned to his bodyguard, "Chuan tư nhân, có bản đồ tải Sophie của trang web công nghiệp Huế để sử dụng Star Đô đốc Folkner, sau đó báo cáo lại cho đội hình của bạn. Chúng tôi đã kết thúc ở đây."
"Your maps should be ready to load off a datacrystal in a moment." Charles said, "If you will excuse the Private, I have sent her back to her squad-to continue training. for that matter, I myself have field exercises to get back to, including supervision of field demolition exercises in the Blackrock training zone in Minsky's Folly-we are simulating an assault on a Brian Fortress using the old Rimjob fortifications there. Given that it is a bunch of just-out-of-basic trainees, I am kind of nervous that they are going to screw it up, and Suits are expensive...give me a call if you find any resistance. The Wolves should be Leaving, if they are not, well...try not to mess up the river-basin for at least thirty hours, it will take that long to relieve pressure on the dams."
with that, he limped out of the shack. Private Chuan placed a datacrystal on the table, saluted the Clan Officers silently, and followed...
[ooc: the following passage is spoken in Vietnamese.]
"You're just going to leave them there?" she asked, catching up with Charlie.
"They know the way to what they want, and where they are going, Lenny. They know the situation here, they know what WE want in exchange, and I have disambiguated our position with regards to the Wolves and the Star League and especially the Terrans." Charles said, "If I did not give them food for thought, well...that would speak to their honour, and the one thing I learned as a POW, is that the Falcons would gut themselves rather than violate it. I don't know the Hellions that well, but if the Falcons tolerate 'em, then they are probably just as strict."
They reached the helipad, and he opened the side-door of the Cavalry "infantry model" VTOL, "You monitored everything, Sophie?" he asked.
The young girl signed ("Yes")
"Good. Keep that rig 'hot' for now, have the Wolves started un-assing from Hue yet?" he asked.
("Sensors show some movement, but it is not decisive.") she replied, this time using the keypad and voice-synthesizer.
"Keep me apprised."
When he was gone, Sara looked at Folkner. A decision was to be made. "Star Admiral, obviously the might of your Warships has impressed Charles enough to give you reign over the factory. The traitorouls Wolves might be an issue. I would have no problem with driving them before us, I think my forces, brought for a Trial may not be enough. If your plans are to let them go, I will comply, but then it is on us to conduct a Trial, quiaff? You as higher ranked Officer with more power at your disposal will have the lead now. What shall happen next?"
The Star Admiral looked once at the Wolf officer who had entered the operations room.
"We can discuss it in my dropship Star Colonel." Leading the Hellion officer away from the Wolf, he only spoke once he was sure the man couldn't hear them.
"I have only aerospace fighters at my disposal, aside from marines. If the Wolves decide to push the issue, we may combine our forces to dispose of them: your ground troops with my aerospace fighters. You will have operational control of course. If the Wolves are intent on leaving, then they will either have to run past my interdiction, or else Trial for the right to leave.
In either case, the Kowloonese seem to have given the facility to my Clan. I would accept your bid for a trial for it's use after we have dealt with the Wolves."
*bump*
Are the Hellions/Falcons attacking the WiE, or are the WiE leaving and the Falcons/Hellions trialing for the factory amongst themselves?
The Wolves/SLDF need to make a move here (1FP) garrison unless otherwise indicated. Please resolve this quickly folks.
This was put into GM hands. There is a unit here, so it won't be militia.
A few hours later...
"Clan forces, this is Major Voronwë Sharondalan, Star League Defense Force via the Niops Association Militia. From this point forward I will be your point of contact for the duration of this situation."
"The government of Kowloon has requested we leave this star system, and we are prepared to comply with this request. We request safcon to withdraw from this region and return to Inner Sphere territory unmolested. If you will not grant this to us, what forces defend your refusal?"
"Major Voronwë Sharondalan, I am Star Admiral Johann Folkner of Clan Jade Falcon. I must inquire to the existance of Clan Wolf personnel among your forces. I cannot allow them safcon to leave after their betrayal of the Founder. All other personnel, including your Niops Association forces are free to leave. Wolf personnel will need to Trial for their right to leave unmolested."
"Star Admiral, the Clan Wolf warriors on Kowloon are members of the Star League Defense Force. I am honored by the respect you have shown the Niops Association in your offer of safcon, but I must stand with my Wolf brothers-in-arms, regardless of their past deeds, for to do otherwise would blacken my personal honor. Since the situation prevents you from allowing the entire SLDF contingent to withdraw, I must reiterate my earlier question: what forces will deny the entire SLDF contingent on Kowloon safcon to return to Star League territory?"
Bump
Star Admiral Folkner turns to look at the CIH warrior standing next to him in his grounded dropship.
"Well Star Colonel, what forces do you have availible for this Trial? I have only the aerospace fighters attatched to my warships."
((OOC: CJF ASF forces count to 21.75FP. CJF will defer to CIH to take Op command if they commit their ground forces.))
"Our token force is (1FP) a Trinary of my best Warriors, combined Arms. All born in the Inner Sphere, like me. We would move in, provided your Aerospace can cover us. I expected a fair Trial after all and the Death of Adrian move was considered more important. Had I known that we have a dishonorable foe before us, I would have brought my whole Cluster."
"Verywell then. My fighters will cover you, in whatever numbers are required. I will allow you the honor of taking part in the batchall. Use my fighters are you see fit."
"While I am honored to hear that from you, as Star Admiral and Commander of the biggest force, you better do the batchall. After all I heard here from the Wolves and their protectors, I would take all of your force and mine and march on the target, taking down all in our way. If you indeed want that, I will prepare my forces. If you can think of a more Clan like solution, I would like to hear of it. I think I lack the profound knowledge of yours, as I am of Inner Sphere background and not grown up with the Trial System. What say you, Star Admiral?"
Regardless, she ordered her unit to prepare for the fight.
"Major Voronwë Sharondalan, we bid 1 trinary of Ice Hellion ground forces, and 4 Trinaries of Jade Falcon aerospace fighters."
((OOC: 1 FP ground, 21.75 FP aero))
Sara grinned at the Star Admiral, nodded and went off to prepare for the battle. 'It's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum.'
Once in her Flashman, she checked her systems one more time and spoke: "Star Admiral, at your sign. Let your Warriors fly over the field of Battle." To her own Warriors, she knew every one by their names, down to the last Infantryman, who sat in a Bandit already: "Listen up, Volunteers, now we prove the wisdom to accept us as Warriors into the Clan Ice Hellion. We will let loose a storm and destroy those pretenders. Watch out to not get under fire by the birds, they will have to do most of the work. We will clean up behind them. And do not let those Wolf Pups escape! I am your Star Colonel. Make me proud."
OKay, need data from GMs, as I do not know of anywhere near this much force.
((fyi, if u have something, just tell me. Falcons plan to match 1:1, i just have no idea whats here))
I can respond from the Wolf forces, but, need to figure out what Niops may have here.
SLDF will match your bid with 10.75 FP of ground forces (most will engage in ground-to-air battle) from the 1st and 2nd Niops Expeditionary Forces and 303rd Wolf Minuteman Cluster, plus Delta Patrol Star Charlie (assault dropships and fighters equalling 10.50 FP) and elements of Delta Patrol Star Alpha (aerospace fighters equalling 1.5 FP)
22.75 FP total.
SLDF simple resolution roll
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 3, 4, total 7[/blockquote]
Clan combat roll:
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 1, 3, total 4[/blockquote]
Looks like SLDF inflicts 40% of their FP (9.0 FP) and the Clans inflict 20% (4.5 FP).
SLDF wins the trial.
I presume Clan honor was upheld by the Falcon/Hellion force, in which case Salvage is 50% (6.75 FP)
Any after-action shenanigans, or does the SLDF leave in peace?
Its Falcons/Hellions, and the Falcons will grudgingly allow the Wolves to leave unmolested.
someone needs to mark this "Complete".
Will do.
IC: Sara took her battered Mech back to her bay. The enemy had tried to hammer her small ground force up front, which they could barely avoid, in order to prevent precise ground strikes by the Falcons and to pick them apart coordinatedly.
It had worked, she had to admit. Would that be her first negative entry for her Codex? But who would think of this treachery by the Wolves?
No, she had nothing to be ashamed of. The last thing that had to be done was to get clear for the Factory.
Her Radio was not working anymore, so she had to move to another Mech.
"Star Admiral Folkner, we need to clear the issue of possession for the abandoned Factory. I am issuing a Trial of Possession for the Factory herewith. With what will you defend against my claim?"
CJF bids .5 FP of aerospace fighters
0,5 FP Ground forces. Let's roll.
CIH force
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 4, 5, total 9[/blockquote]
Crit? [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 4, 4, total 8[/blockquote]
1 Crit [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 3, 5, total 8[/blockquote]
10 % captured (presumably on the ground :P) salvage of your troop. Dunno if you wanna calc with that. I would be for it.
Its your turn.
combat roll
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 2, 4, total 6[/blockquote]
your victory, CJF forces pull back to their warships. Congratulations on taking the factory...sob :P
You knew it would happen, DK. :D
Yay! Not that I will have any profit from it. Just some more RP to spend.
Not really sure about the damage. Do you agree that, rounded up, 0.25 Fp are salvageable?
Would leave my once 1 FP force at .5 FP. Still a loss vs the fSLDF, but well..
(I would have crushed them. :P Or rather, liked to.)