Galactic Empire: Serving the New Order
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Lobo Lurker
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The man Sri is talking to, straightens up and salutes as Devlin and Archimedes enter the range.
"At ease corporal." says Archimedes as he returns the salute. Looking over Sri, the tall storm trooper attempts to size him up. Calm, self-assured, not particularly respectful of the higher command, long rifle, performs his own rifle modifications, and looks pretty limber.
"Sharp-shooter? Well, you're no Storm Tooper." he says eyeing your Imperial Army uniform. "But could definately use your skills on our team. And as for our recent failure... lets just say that the mission FUBAR'd due to..." he glances at Devlin. "...circumstances beyond our control."
"We're off-duty so lets just keep the saluting to a minimum here." He sticks out his hand. "Captain Daxxon." He turns to the firing range and jerks his thumb towards the targets. "I was just about to show Devlin here some basic rifle usage techniques, care to join us?"
"At ease corporal." says Archimedes as he returns the salute. Looking over Sri, the tall storm trooper attempts to size him up. Calm, self-assured, not particularly respectful of the higher command, long rifle, performs his own rifle modifications, and looks pretty limber.
"Sharp-shooter? Well, you're no Storm Tooper." he says eyeing your Imperial Army uniform. "But could definately use your skills on our team. And as for our recent failure... lets just say that the mission FUBAR'd due to..." he glances at Devlin. "...circumstances beyond our control."
"We're off-duty so lets just keep the saluting to a minimum here." He sticks out his hand. "Captain Daxxon." He turns to the firing range and jerks his thumb towards the targets. "I was just about to show Devlin here some basic rifle usage techniques, care to join us?"
doghead
thotd
Devlin, ISB agent.
"Is there such a thing as an illegal rifle?
"Speaking of rifles and what not, Captain Daxxon, as he has just mentioned," Devlin indicates the storm trooper at his side, "has kindly offered to give me a little hands on experience with rifles and other gear. I think that he is hoping I might, with a little effort be shoehorned into the ranks of the useful people.
Devlin pauses for a moment, then turns to Archimedies.
"Actually, Captain. It seems to me that it might be an idea for everyone to spend some time together doing a little basic training as a team. The sharp end of things is your speciallity, what do you think?"
dead_radish said:
"Is there such a thing as an illegal rifle?
"Speaking of rifles and what not, Captain Daxxon, as he has just mentioned," Devlin indicates the storm trooper at his side, "has kindly offered to give me a little hands on experience with rifles and other gear. I think that he is hoping I might, with a little effort be shoehorned into the ranks of the useful people.
Devlin pauses for a moment, then turns to Archimedies.
"Actually, Captain. It seems to me that it might be an idea for everyone to spend some time together doing a little basic training as a team. The sharp end of things is your speciallity, what do you think?"
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Lobo Lurker
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"I quite agree. We need to be brought up to speed on just what each other's specialties are. I've studied tactics extensively, and soldiering is what I do best. I dare-say that you'd be a fine choice for liasing with local planetary governments though, as my negotiations tend to be with the business end of my blater-rifle." He smiles, pearly white teeth contrasting with his ebony skin. "I'll bring it up with Major Rannik next time I see him. Good idea."
doghead
thotd
Devlin, ISB agent.
"Organising some areas of authority would be a good idea, but perhaps we should wait till we are all assembled.
"But actually, I was thinking more along the lines squad combat training. I know if you were working my terrritory, I'd be making damn sure that you were doing what I wanted you to."
"Organising some areas of authority would be a good idea, but perhaps we should wait till we are all assembled.
"But actually, I was thinking more along the lines squad combat training. I know if you were working my terrritory, I'd be making damn sure that you were doing what I wanted you to."
Lobo Lurker
First Post
Archimedes pauses and arches an eyebrow. "You did recieve basic military training didn't you? Went through boot? Hmm... perhaps we should review some close-order drills... I hadn't anticipated some of the training failures of other Imperial Military institutions. You make a good point Mr. Devlin. I might even suggest that you drop by the parade grounds in your free time. I know the constant parading and marching seems pointless, even to the storm troopers performing them, but when it comes time for actual combat, you'll note that most military formations mirror parade formations and that most tactical manuevers closely resemble drills."
Archimedes sets up a target and requisitions Devlin: a light blaster, a heavy blaster, and a blaster rifle. He gestures to the weapons in front of him. "I personally prefer blaster rifles. They've got range, are accurate, and pack a good punch. Others I know prefer pistols as they are even more accurate at close range and aren't nearly so bulky. Many Storm Troopers are issued blaster carbines... but I don't like them too much. They have slightly more range than a heavy blaster pistol, but are too heavy to be weilded in one hand. I must confess that I much prefer heavier weaponry... they just suit my personal combat philosophy."
"If I'm going to be shooting at someone, I prefer to be further away. And realistically, if I'm pulling a trigger, I want to be firing the most potent weapon I can get my hands on. One day I hope to requisition myself a Light Repeating Blaster... but I currently lack the skills to master such a high-powered weapon."
"In any case, if I'm going to close in with an enemy, I prefer using my vibrosword rather than a blaster. I've got more control over the results and I don't have to worry about sheilding technologies."
"But... before we get ahead of ourselves, choose a weapon and I'll try to remember the basics of maintenance, clearing the firing chamber and induction coils. We'll work on sighting after you have a basic idea on how the weapon works."
Archimedes sets up a target and requisitions Devlin: a light blaster, a heavy blaster, and a blaster rifle. He gestures to the weapons in front of him. "I personally prefer blaster rifles. They've got range, are accurate, and pack a good punch. Others I know prefer pistols as they are even more accurate at close range and aren't nearly so bulky. Many Storm Troopers are issued blaster carbines... but I don't like them too much. They have slightly more range than a heavy blaster pistol, but are too heavy to be weilded in one hand. I must confess that I much prefer heavier weaponry... they just suit my personal combat philosophy."
"If I'm going to be shooting at someone, I prefer to be further away. And realistically, if I'm pulling a trigger, I want to be firing the most potent weapon I can get my hands on. One day I hope to requisition myself a Light Repeating Blaster... but I currently lack the skills to master such a high-powered weapon."
"In any case, if I'm going to close in with an enemy, I prefer using my vibrosword rather than a blaster. I've got more control over the results and I don't have to worry about sheilding technologies."
"But... before we get ahead of ourselves, choose a weapon and I'll try to remember the basics of maintenance, clearing the firing chamber and induction coils. We'll work on sighting after you have a basic idea on how the weapon works."
doghead
thotd
Devlin, ISB agent.
"Well, I went through basic. But it was very basic. What I didn't do was go through it with anyone from this squad. The better the members of a team know each other, the better they work together. In my experience."
Devlin selects the light blaster.
"I would have to agree with you. If I am going to be shooting and shot at, I would prefer to be as far away as possible as well. I'm familer enough with these, in principle, but the only weapon I have any real time on is the sporting I carry now.
"But let see what these can do."
ooc: Bab+0, Dex bonus +0. -4 non-prof penalty with rifles. don't be expecting to much. actually, I'd suggest standing well clear when he has a rifle in hand.
Devlin works through the weapons Archimedies has collected. He does what Archmedies asks without complaint. Mastery has always come from mastery of the basics Devlin's father always said. And while Devlin rather thinks his father is an idiot, Devlin agrees with his father on this. At the Acadamy, Devlin found that the ones who complained the most about the endless drills were the ones whose vaulted opinion of their own ability least resembled the reality of them.
However, if Devlin also gets the chance to blow some holes in a target with Sri's cannon, he'll happily accept that too.
"Well, I went through basic. But it was very basic. What I didn't do was go through it with anyone from this squad. The better the members of a team know each other, the better they work together. In my experience."
Devlin selects the light blaster.
"I would have to agree with you. If I am going to be shooting and shot at, I would prefer to be as far away as possible as well. I'm familer enough with these, in principle, but the only weapon I have any real time on is the sporting I carry now.
"But let see what these can do."
ooc: Bab+0, Dex bonus +0. -4 non-prof penalty with rifles. don't be expecting to much. actually, I'd suggest standing well clear when he has a rifle in hand.
Devlin works through the weapons Archimedies has collected. He does what Archmedies asks without complaint. Mastery has always come from mastery of the basics Devlin's father always said. And while Devlin rather thinks his father is an idiot, Devlin agrees with his father on this. At the Acadamy, Devlin found that the ones who complained the most about the endless drills were the ones whose vaulted opinion of their own ability least resembled the reality of them.
However, if Devlin also gets the chance to blow some holes in a target with Sri's cannon, he'll happily accept that too.
dead_radish
Explorer
*Sri grins at Devlin, clearly impressed.* "You're a man after my own heart, Devlin. Too many officers are scared to get their hands dirty, and think a good squad just happens. I daresay Archimedes here is more of an expert on coordinated attacks, though. Troopers are used to covering for others, and trained for it. Maybe gathering the squad wouldn't be a bad idea...." *He glances at Devlin's gun.* "Though if you're going to train on the gun, rather than just carry it, I'd say you'd best pick up a SoroSuub ELG-3A, or at the least, a Merr-Sonn 44. Either one will do more damage than that thing, and they're pretty accurate at range. Hell, even a SoroSuub SC-4 would be better, though those have that little tracker in them...." *He glances at Archimedes' weapon as well.* "Hmmm. Interesting weapon you've got there. I see you didn't go for the standard issue either." *He hefts his rifle.* "If you have a few credits, and a bit of time, I could speed up the harmonics on the energy crystal, and adjust the piping on the barrel. Looks like it's already a fine piece, but I think I could give you a bit more accuracy, and a longer range, though it's slightly less powerful. Still, a rifle like that, you'll hardly notice.... Parts would run you several hundred creds - 'bout a quarter what you paid. Or what the Emperor paid, more likely."
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Lobo Lurker
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OOC: Archimedes' rifle is not standard issue... that much is obvious to your expert eye. It looks like someone spent a lot of time and energy engineering the weapon. Its metal is a slightly blue texture (non-standard alloys).
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Archimedes used Aid Another on Devlin's attacks, helping him to build confidence. They slowly start moving the target back further and further as his hits come more frequently.
"Small unit combat drills might be just what the doctor ordered." You can see the wheels spinning in the tall storm troopers mind. You get the suspicion that Archimedes might be one of those nuts that views being a soldier as a calling rather than a job.
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Archimedes used Aid Another on Devlin's attacks, helping him to build confidence. They slowly start moving the target back further and further as his hits come more frequently.
"Small unit combat drills might be just what the doctor ordered." You can see the wheels spinning in the tall storm troopers mind. You get the suspicion that Archimedes might be one of those nuts that views being a soldier as a calling rather than a job.
dead_radish
Explorer
*Sri will give a few pointers, though he'll make sure not to step on Archimedes' toes. He will, however, obviously place his target at the farthest range possible, and assemble his Sorosuub X-45 in front of everyone, then practice shooting with and without the scope. He will offer Devlin a chance to shoot his cannon (though it's actually just a large size blaster rifle) as well.*
OOC: Edited my prior post about Archimedes' rifle, and after seeing that 2 more came in while I was typing..
OOC: Edited my prior post about Archimedes' rifle, and after seeing that 2 more came in while I was typing..
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