(OOC - Argh! I need some help. It's time I took or started leaning towards a PrC I think, but I'm having trouble deciding what! Any ideas on a role the squad needs filled?)
[Wasn't there a "field officer" or something with a similar name in d20 Future? It has some neat commanding abilities, IIRC. We can't be sure that Sarge makes it through all the missions and Mel just has a way to command her boys around. ]
Carl duly arrives at the master at arms station with a little red wagon in tow saying “Sorry I’m late, I had to fight some kid for this thing so I could show up Bishop”
He then loads up two tinderboxes, and his full compliment of grenades (one HE) and ammo for his Morita (two clips of HE).
Sarge arrives at the armoury and is happy to see the squad getting there equipment. “Ok squad, listen up. We are going to have the squad formation as follows:
“You apes remember Carina, from when we assaulted those crazy cultists and there are two new faces. Private Shin, who is from Korea, is only on loan to us from planetary defense. She has completed her advanced off road driving training, and showed huge potential, so was requested to join us for this mission. Corporal Raul, from Mexico, has decided to join the Omega squad after serving two tours with Arachnid Colony Infiltration division. He brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge so make sure we make him feel right at home!”
After speaking Sarge strangely gets a smile across his face? He then reaches into his belt pouch and retrieves some objects and a letter. “Well there is some good news just before we get going…”
“Melara”, says Sarge being more formal than usual, “Your actions during the prior mission were conveyed to Captain Underwood and after discussion it was recommended that you be promoted to level of Lance Corporal. Well done on your promotion!”, says Sarge as he reaches out to shake Mel’s hand.
“Bishop, you have been awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the previous mission, well done!”
“Carl, Cyrill, you have both been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for your support and dedication to your fellow troopers, well done!”
“Jacob, you have been awarded a Distinguished Service Medal for your exceptional handling of our fighting retreat off the stricken TFT Songbird specifically for your well placed and detonated explosives, well done!”
“OK DON’T JUST STAND THERE WITH YOUR METAL BADGES, MOVE TO THE VEHICLE BAY!”, yells Sarge… just like you all know him.
"Alright alright.... ?" Jacob will comment after getting his usual coctail of explosives.
OOC: TGL, 21 HE rounds. Tinderbox, 5 extra clips. 5 standard HE gernades. Demokit + 2lb explosives, cause we keep needing them for some reason.
also want to make sure that 1/2 the javalin ammo are HEAT rounds and the other half are Firecracker.
"Damn, Sarge ... and I wasn't even trying to sustain those injuries ," Bishop says as he takes the medal. Bishop taps the two holstered pistols and glances at the SAW laying in the buggy, "There won't be any purple heart this time around ..."
He then turns to Mel, straightens his posture and salutes, "Lance Corporal Mel, ma'am!"
Mel grins hugely and shakes Sarge's hand with vigor. There may even be a little moist sparkle in her eye as she thanks him.
When Bishop salutes her, she laughs and says, "You see an officer on deck, private? I work for a living," in a passable 'sergeant's growl.' But she spoils it by then saying, "Thanks..."
...and abruptly bellowing, "WE GOT OUR ORDERS, NOW MOVE IT!"
Clapping Bishop on the shoulder, she waves everyone on and hustles down the corridor towards the Vehicle Bay.
(OOC note - Thanks for the idea, everyone! I may have to tweak Mel's 4rth and/or 5th level to get the PrC anytime soon, but it's a good idea. With permission to tweak (not like I've used half these skills anyway ), I should be able to get in no prob!)
At dawn the squad rolls out of Audil after having loaded up all their supplies for the sortie they are setting out on. The small convoy of recon vehicles sail over the rugged terrain with ease making good progress along their designated route when Cyrill notices something on the buggies scanner. The buggy comes to a skidding halt kicking up a small cloud of dust. The two marauders and second buggy stop 50’ and 100’ away respectively. The scanner indicates ground movement approx 500’ at about 2 o’clock from buggy #1. The rough terrain puts a ridge approx 40’ high between the movement and the squad.