[RP/MM] Turn 42, IS-Hex 1417 Coventry, CJF/ACW vs FWLM + Others [Complete]

[Dave Baughman]

OOC: Guys, if anyone is doing coordinated action, please make your required declarations now and also edit out any invalid initiative rolls that were made. Only the "commanding faction" of a coordinated attack/defense rolls initiative.

[Daemonknight]

((OOC: wasn't designed to be coordinated per se, but so we know what each group is doing))

[Dave Baughman]

((OOC: wasn't designed to be coordinated per se, but so we know what each group is doing))

OK, I dig that too. Just making sure.

[Holt]

[I am sure all IS ground forces will be under coordinated action, rolling init was for units moving in or out of the system.]

[Fatebringer]

CSA 11 - Blockade (No Invasion declared)
CJF 9
FedSuns 7
FWL 5
Steiner Prot 5
LCAF 4
RWR 4

[Daemonknight]

CJF goes on Blockade(awaiting Steiner Protectorate forces)

[Fatebringer]

On the Federated Suns initiative a number of warships and jumpships arrive in the system. Seeing the Clanners set up in Blockade position, they wait for the League forces to show up. Once the League shows up we will be coordinating actions from them on as SLDF under the FWL Commander.

CSA 11 - Blockade (No Invasion declared)
CJF 9 - Blockade (No Invasion declared)
FedSuns 7 - Holding for FWL
FWL 5
Steiner Prot 5
LCAF 4
RWR 4

[GraeGor]

[had a misunderstanding over some movement, which is now cleared up]

Steiner Protectorate Force II Init [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 1, 2, total 3[/blockquote]

will state SP I actions in a few, getting caught up on what I missed while sleeping]

[GraeGor]

A broad beam transmission is sent from the forces which claim to be of the Steiner Protectorate, "This is Star Colonel Charlamagne Steiner of Clan Star Adder, and leader of the Steiner Protectorate. I have come with two purposes."

"The first to deliver to the Military Commander of the Free Worlds League the majority of their prize won in their Trial, and even though the defender had not the authority to accept the Trial for anything beyond Possession of this Protectorate world, I do not fault him. I lay the blame solely at the feet of the FWL Commander, for he was honor bound to explain the intricacies of a Clan Trial to the uninitiated, yet he did not."

"The second is to issue a batchall and Trial for the world of Coventry, and only the world of Coventry and all that was on it prior to the FWL's arrival."

"Those who wish to interfere on behalf of the FWL will be dealt with by the combined forces of the Clans gathered here on this day."

"Does the FWL grant safcon to the surface, or will my devotees have to fight their way through in order to engage your forces in true honorable combat?"

"And will the SLDF abide by the results of this Trial, leaving Coventry, and all the systems that have voluntarily chosen to be part of Clan Star Adder, alone, by their own choice, or will the Star League of Successor States act in the manner to which it has labeled the Clans, enforcing ITS will upon those that want no part of it."

"Or will this be a brawl for all, with the only true winners being Death? I am prepared for either, those who follow me have said the same, my Clan kindred likewise. Can the men and women of the SLDF and their allies say the same?"



[ooc: here's a rundown of the Ships flying Protectorate "colors" (including the late arrivals)

Mjolnir - 1
Fox - 1
Monolith - 3
Odyssey - 2
Merchant - 3
Quetzalcoatl - 4
Star Lord - 1]

[chaosxtreme]

"My duty to explain the customs of the Clan Warrior to a member of your Toumann?

Well Galaxy Commander while you are new to Lyrans I think you will find they are a relatively thick people, as I am sure you will notice the longer it is you work with them. Trying to explain concepts that do not involve a parade, a party, or a salad fork to a Lyran Commander is a lot like trying to teach ones yorkie Kearny-Fuchida Algorithms. Fun while drunk but otherwise a waste of time that ends up with pooh on your shoes.

For the record Galaxy Commander, I am Lord Admiral Regal I have the honor of shepherding him through the bidding process and I might add he seemed to have a quite impressive grasp of the process.

That being said should you desire to settle the matter of personal honor Im quite certain a battle of saber's can decide the matter to our mutual satisfaction once the issues of larger military significance have been resolved.

By the Will of the Captain-General and the Council Lords of the Star League, such Star League and Federated Suns forces here at Coventry are under the nominal command of myself. As such I am empowered to speak for them in this trial, so long as I do not do anything too foolish I can expect their compliance. Too foolish for instance offering them up as chattel incase of defeat. Just so that you have a proper frame of reference.

As such I ask for clarification of your request. Now I am no grand master of the Clan bidding process but it is my understanding that forces requesting SafCon usually begin with their opening bid or at minimum a designation of the forces they are bringing to the trial.

Let me give you an example.

I am requesting SafCon for the Free Worlds forces that are transiting this system to proffer trials in other venues, None of these units are part of the taskforce's arrayed for the defense of Coventry and I ask that they be allowed to continue on so that more of your warriors may test themselves in honorable combat against the

The 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere
31st Marik Militia
The Iron Fist
The Grey Death Legion

Now that that is out of the way. I take it to mean that you wish this to be a trial between the Free Worlds League and the Steiner Protectorate alone quaiff?

With no interference from Clan Star Adder, Clan Jade Falcon, the SLDF or other states quiff? yes. That IS the word I am sure of it.

You ask if the SLDF will abide by the outcome of the trial. That answer is yes, and the Free Worlds League is prepared to guarantee it in blood as we have operational command over Star League forces at Coventry. Just as we guaranteed it in blood in our last fight despite not having the right to command SL forces.

I ask you the same question when the warriors of House Marik once more defeat the forces of the Steiner Protectorate in Honorable Combat will your allies acknowledge our victory or must we then immediately deal with a challenge from Clan Jade Falcon or Clan Star Adder? Will the Steiner Protectorate likewise give the some guarantee they demanded of the Free Worlds League to oppose such an occurrence with their own warriors? Will your defeated warriors and those of your allies withdraw from this system once we have demonstrated our clear martial superiority?

I have taken the measure of several members of the Steiner Protectorate Touman, I believe these answers will be yes and I await your response, and your bid. I think I speak for the warriors of the FWLM when I say we are prepared to shoulder the burden of this fight ourselves if that is what you desire.

As such I ask Galaxy Commander, with SafCon granted with what force do you contest the Captain-General's claim on this world. The Free Worlds League Military stands ready to match you warrior for warrior, be it single combat,  company on binary, or if it is your desire to fight in the murder make against the full might of the FWLM 13th Corps.

Should we be victorious we claim as our right of victory, a full Trinary of Clan Star Adder's Blood Asp Omnimechs.


FWLN Forces in System
Fredasa Corvette -1
Atreus - 1
Thera -2
Eagle- 2
Agamemnon -1
Impavido -1
A couple of Large Aerospace Brigades
Invaders -3

[Daemonknight]

((OOC: Grae, don't forget about the defectors with the CJF. FWL wouldn't have a clue about their existance, assuming the transports to carry CJF forces))

[Fatebringer]

FS Military Vessels in the system.

1 Congress
2 Avalon
2 Covenant (Kirishima)
2 Fox
5 Merchant
1 Odessey
3 Star Lord

[GraeGor]

[ooc: As some know I work weekends, 10hr graveyard shift, which makes it somewhat dificult for me to give timely, let alone decent IC, responses. Will try to get something half-assed decent up in a day or two]

[chaosxtreme]

OOC: Grae no worries. We got a whole month and we all look forward to seeing what you write.

[Daemonknight]

((no rush on my end))




((Also, I've decided the offical music to this battle is the Boss Battle music from Final Fantasy II(US). Just an FYI ))