[D20 Modern]Department 7 (IC)

[ThWatcher]

Kara turns to Rodny, easing the undercurrents of grief from her demeanor and replies in a more friendly tone, “As Nick can probably attest, you first need to hit your target before worrying about stopping power. But from my buddies in SWAT, there are better weapons available. Perhaps there will be some in the armory.”

She continues, “The FN Five-seven pistol has the same stopping power as your gun, but is lighter and more accurate. Likewise with a FN P90 submachinegun, but then you also have auto-fire options. If we need more range then we can bump you up to, let’s say, a Steyr AUG assault rifle. However, if you prefer, a shotgun can give you a better chance of hitting as well, say a Benelli M1 Super 90. Personally I am curious if we will need a sniper rifle as well, like the H&K PSG1.”

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Rodny looks dejected for a moment but then seems to come out of it as he decides that she obviously knows more about weapons than he does. He looks her in the face and decides that he should take advantage of her knowledge. "OK, when we get back to the armory, you pick out a weapon for me. Two of them actually, the same, if they're lighter than this one. On the last mission, we came up short a weapon so I want a spare to loan out if need be. And at least a hundred round of ammo. If we end up out in the field for a while and/or in multiple fire-fights, I don't want to run out."

 

[perrinmiller]

Kara Acoma 6/6

Kara looks at Rodny and Nick, “Your pal there, is confused on strategy versus tactics I think, but he is also a man of few words. Shall we continue our discussion.”

“I was figuring one submachine gun or assault rifle and one pistol each. The FN pistol and SMG use the same 5.7mm ammunition and both can be outfitted with suppressors and laser sights. That will keep all of us on standard ammunition and be versatile on our mission plan. Do you guys agree?”

Based on the discussions she assumes that everyone will likely go along with this until the group actually confirms the gear in the armory. Kara will continue on, “Now for a plan, why don’t head to Wescot tomorrow and get the lay of the land, using the truck and the sports car? We can have 2 dirt bikes and 2 ATVs delivered for the actual operation. I assume the truck is a 4x4 pickup, yes?

She gives Rory a smile but says, "I disagree on the C4 idea, as much fun as it sounds. It is probably easier to clean up bodies, but destroyed buildings are a little harder. This operation might need to be a little more surgical.”

She looks at Rodny, Rory, and Nick, waiting for further discussion on the operational planning.

 

[ThWatcher]

"I'll bow to your expertise. Teach me and I'll do my best not to get myself or others killed." Says Rodny.

 

[Herobizkit]

Rory flashed a smile at Rodny and whispered loudly, "Doesn't she remind you of Coloner Carter?"

Gesturing to Nick, Rory added "And I guess that make you John feckin' Sheppard... and Kwai Chang is actually our Ronan..."

Rory paused, then laughed. "Well now, I guess that makes ME Tayla... on account of I'm so sensitive and personable. And pretty."

In a bizarre and comforting way, comparing the new bunch of strangers to TV characters helped Rory make the situation more 'real' to him. The Stargate: Atlantis team dealt with similar situations every week on Syfy... is what he was being asked to do that much different?

"Which reminds me, Kara... maybe we should be bringin' the pain with some up close and personal weapons, too... ye'll be damn sure the Orks'll be carryin' chains and such along with their heaters."

 

[Felix1459]

Turning to Kara "I agree that we should all carry the same type so as to be able to provide each other with additional rounds as needed. But, this might shock you, I don't completely disagree with Rory. If we can figure out where they'll stay when they get to town, we can make sure it's clear and blow them all to kingdom come. We should stay on the silent side though too. So I say suppressors all around. As for the explosion we can make it look natural." Nick then looks over to Rory "As for you...I have no clue who Shepard is or what the h*ll you're talking about."

 

[perrinmiller]

Kara Acoma 6/6

Kara gives Rodny a smile to brighten his spirits and replies, “Not to worry kid, I am sure Nick can help you.”

She turns back to Rory witha wry smile, “Do I look like someone that watches science fiction shows? Anyway, go ahead and get personal weapons if you want, I already have a knife and a taser. I don’t plan on letting any orc get that close to me though. I will leave that to the big Chinese guy.”

She continues back on the discussion of planning, “Most likely our first encounter with these bikers will be an ambush as they come into town. Protecting Wescot must be our top priority. Rodny, perhaps surveillance equipment is your area of expertise, yes? Shock and awe might be a better approach at that point. Then we can give chase and hunt down any that escape, hopefully finding their hide-out in the process. I suppose we can go in stealthy and blow ‘em up. How’s that for a rough plan?”

<<OOC: Who knew Amanda Tapping was a brit? Surprised me.>>
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[Felix1459]

Looking to Rodny "I can show you the ropes with how to use those weapons. We'll go down to the range and put a few hundred rounds through them. That'll build your confidence in them and then we will field strip and clean them. Sound good?"

He then turns back to Kara. "If we can figure out where they'd hole up we could shock and awe them, send them running and hunt them down as they retreat. When they make it to their hideout and think they're safe...we bring the whole thing down on them...but that's IF we find their hideout beforehand. I think we should go scouting in a few groups and keep in communication over comm units, if they're available. Kara you seem to know a lot about weapons and tactics so I say you be with group one and I'll be group two for scouting purposes...we can divvy up the rest and come up with a believable cover story. So who wants to go with who?"

 

[Herobizkit]

"Well, truth be told," Rory said in a conspiratorial voice, "I'd likely follow Kara's arse anywhere. But Nick, me boy, we needs to make some face time. You'll find out soon enough I'm not some jibber who'd do a flit once it's time to Millie up."[sblock]Jibber : person afraid to try new things
Do a Flit (or Bunk)(v): sneak off, usually to avoid paying a bill, the rent, etc.
Millie up! (phr): a fight going to start

... and my apologies to the Irish if I'm using the slang all wrong.[/sblock]@ VanorDM: I'd like to add a Battleaxe to Rory's arsenal. I know, right? I'll try and work it into a post.

 

[ThWatcher]

"I'll take whatever help I can get from any of you. But, you know, you're right about gadgets. I wonder if they have any kind of trackers we could attach to or shoot into one or more of the orcs?" Rodny gets onto the computer inventories and tries to find something that will work. computer use (1d20+10=21)

 

[perrinmiller]

Kara Acoma 6/6

Kara nods her head, “All right then, we have a rough idea to go forward. We take two vehicles to Wescot tomorrow for some inconspicuous reconnaissance and get the lay of the land. Once the ATVs and dirt bikes arrive we can range further out from town.”

She pauses with her slightly bowed to let her mind work some more, the pesky strand has found its way back over face again. After a moment her returns to looking again at the gentlemen and unconsciously blows again at that strand of hair with no success, it apparently has a mind of its own. She continues, “I have a modification to your separate team idea, Nick. I think we let Rodny and Rory do their things gathering information and what not from in and around the town of Wescot. Then the big Chinese guy, you and I stay with the truck and patrol around to respond if the orcs show up sooner. After we are there for a day, then we can update our plan. What do you think?”