[RP/MM] Turn 40: CBS vs CGS ToP Roche 2635 *COMPLETE*

[chaosxtreme]

"To the dezgra bandit caste traitor's of Clan Goliath Scorpion. The Grand Council in its "wisdom" denies you annihilation. But this world belongs to the Blood Spirits with what might would you dare contest our claim? This is Galaxy Commander Geoff Jones, and we have come for you rogues who have broken the Covenant of the Clans. Oh with what forces do you defend?"

Naval Engagement Orders:
Vau Galaxy "The Red Wings" : 19 FP Aero
Vestus Cruor Naval Assault Star & Ultionis Spiritus Naval Garrison Star : 41 FP of Warships

Elements of PI Galaxy, Delta Galaxy, Omicron Provisional Galaxy, and Psi Galaxy
Ground: 69.5 FP
ToP Orders

[Holt]

[Gotta chat with the GMs about this.]

[Holt]

"This is Galaxy Commander Aidan Lobov, military commander of Roche and as such i deny your trial of possession for the world of Roche. Be gone from our space you honor less scum, for your action at Dagda, Huntress and Schwartz have shown just how far your clan has fallen. The Grand Council has denied your claim to Annihilation as you mentioned, so go throw your Hellion tantrum somewhere else; if you choose to stay and follow this illegal trial of annihilation I will defend myself with everything at my disposal!"

[tassa_kay]

"Were you not paying attention during the challenge, Scorpion?  Or has the necrosia gone straight to your traitorous brain?  We have not issued a Trial of Annihilation, but a Trial of Possession.  And if you insist on throwing away the lives of your warriors by employing all of what little you have at your disposal, then all I say to that is 'bargained well and done'.  Prepare yourselves."

With that, the Spirits broke the connection.  When next they communicated with the Scorpions left behind on the planet, it would not be with words, but with PPCs, long-range missiles, and the roar of autocannon fire.  Already, their DropShips began their burn towards the planet, escorted by elements of the new Red Wings Galaxy, and as one, they moved on the enemy.

[Holt]

"This is Galaxy Commander Lobov to all Blood Spirit forces you are in violation of Goliath Scorpion territory, you will cease your transit to this world of face the consequences, this is your last warning. If you do not change course now you will be considered bandits in the eyes of the Scorpions and be treated as such, make your choice."

(Continue or retreat?)

[tassa_kay]

Aboard the Spirits' flagship in charge of the operation, Galaxy Commander Johns opened up a channel to the Scorpions.  He was tempted simply to maintain communications blackout, but he could not continue without offering the Scorpions one final chance for salvation.  He then looked to his communications officer.  "Ensure that this exchange is recorded and beam-cast directly to Khan Schmitt and ilKhan Pryde.  I wish for there to be no... miscommunication from the Scorpions' end."

After a few moments, the communications officer looked up at Galaxy Commander Johns, and nodded sharply.  They were ready to begin.

"Galaxy Commander Labov, let us set the record straight.  I have come to Roche and issued a Trial of Possession for Roche, in its entirety, and have issued the forces I intend to use for the batchall.  You have responded by refusing the Trial of Possession, and informed me that you intend to defend yourselves with everything at your disposal.  You do not have the authority to deny a Trial of Possession.  You have the option to offer a counterbid, however, using what forces you have at your disposal against what I have brought with me to fight the Trial.  If you wish to offer a counterbid at this time, I will hear of it and respond accordingly.  If you do not, and insist on hiding behind illegal refusals to accept a lawful Trial of Possession, then your bid of 'everything at your disposal' will be accepted and we will commence the Trial of Possession accordingly.  Respond."

[Holt]

Galaxy Commander Lobov looked to his left at the man wearing the cloak, "We have no options Sir, we cant run until we are ready, it is time."

"Yes, Galaxy commander this is what we have been talking about all along, look how they throw honor to the winds. I hunger for days past."

With those words a bony hand reached for a keyboard, typing a series of keys brought up a computer voice and text on the screen, "Would you like to play a game?"


Around the world of Roche, fighters and dropships began to burn for the dezgra Spirits fleet, along with a deadly weapon.

(OCC
6th Patrol Trinary: 30 FP aero R/R
3 Nuclear weapons will target the ASF/Warship group.
OCC)

Nuke 1:
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 5, 6, total 11[/blockquote]

Nuke 2:
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 3, 2, total 5[/blockquote]

Nuke 3:
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 5, 1, total 6[/blockquote]

[Holt]

22FP of Damage is done to the Spirits fleet before the 6th Patrol Trinary engage.

CGS Commit 30FP
Damage roll:
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 1, 2, total 3[/blockquote]

[chaosxtreme]

Warship Survival Rolls
Vestus Cruor Naval Assault Star (CO: Star Admiral Marcos Blackburn)                                       
                                       
Snake Eater Battle Group   CBSS Caughoo (Kimagure-class CA)      
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 3, 1, total 4[/blockquote]                                       
                                       
Blood Rain Battle Group   CBSS Ringgold (Lola I-class DD)            
      [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 4, 1, total 5[/blockquote]                                 
Blood Oath Battle Group   CBSS Sigsbee (Lola I-class DD)   
            [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 4, 2, total 6[/blockquote]                           
Blood Vengeance Battle Group   CBSS Blood Vengeance (Lola III-class DD)   Regular   Reliable         
                  [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 1, 3, total 4[/blockquote]                     
                                       
Ultionis Spiritus Naval Garrison Star (CO: Star Admiral Leslie McFadden)                                 
                                 
Muirtheme Battle Group   CBSS Brazen (Riga-class FF)   
                        [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 6, 2, total 8[/blockquote]         
Iron Duke Battle Group   CBSS Rassvyet (Vincent-class Mk. 39 PF)
                              [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 5, 1, total 6[/blockquote]   
Gothic Battle Group   CBSS St. Peter Damian (Bonaventure-class PF)
                                 [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 6, 1, total 7[/blockquote]

[Holt]

Since i targeted the ASF and warship group, its only fair the 22FP damage be divided equally between them proportionally:

Total CBS ASF/Warship FP; 68FP
ASF: 19FP or 28% (19FP/68FP) = 6.25FP Damage
Warships: 49FP or 72% (49FP/68FP) = 18.75FP Damage

That ok with you?

[Dave Baughman]

It looks like 3 warships failed their survival rolls... don't forget to deduct those warships' base FP before you split up the unallocated damage.

[chaosxtreme]

Base Warship FP: 15.75
Kimagure 8.25 FP
Lola I 3.25 FP
Lola III 4.25 FP

22-15.75=6.25 FP

6.25*28%= 1.75
6.25*72%= 4.5FP


so Red Wings = 17.25 FP
Warships = 20.75 FP

So 38 FP
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 4, 1, total 5[/blockquote]

[Holt]

[Chaos you also have a crit check for my horrible roll.]

[Fatebringer]

Question: The rules for Nuclear Weapons state that when used on Warships, each token used force a Single warship to make a survival check. The Scorps declared they were firing on 3 ships, not 2 Naval Stars. Shouldn't the Scorps declare which ships they are targeting? Also, it says any of the following effects, not any two. Was the intention to do Damage or force Survival Rolls? The wording on the last one does indicate though that damage is done as well, is this a secondary effect specifically for warships?

Tokens may be spent to achieve any of the following effects:

Inflict 2d6 FP of damage on an enemy force before simple resolution results are applied
Use one nuclear weapon in MegaMek combat
Attack an enemy hex element (as per the "Sabotage Hex Element" intelligence mission)
Force a single WarShip to make a survival roll; if the roll fails the ship is destroyed even if not enough FP damage was inflicted to sink it.

[chaosxtreme]

Roll Crit
[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 5, 5, total 10[/blockquote]