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Vagabond
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 Posted: 17-Mar-2020 00:18 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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It is time to establish the new TOE.
We have:
WSP-1A Wasp
FS9-H Firestarter
VLK-QA Valkyrie
VL-2T Vulcan
PXH-1 P.Hawk
PXH-1 P.Hawk
WVE-6N Wyvern
TDR-5S T.Bolt
GHR-5H Grasshopper
BNC-3E Banshee
So Mordel, what types of Lances are we going to deploy? Per CO pg. 61-67:
Assault Lance.
Battle Lance.
Command Lance (not mandatory).
Fire Lance.
Pursuit Lance.
Recon Lance.
Security Lance.
Striker/Cavalry Lance.
Support Lance.
Urban Combat Lance.
Note: this formation is for theme and function and will NOT impart any of the bonus described in Campaign Operations at this time.
You have 3 Lance. What are their types?
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Mordel
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| Posted: 17-Mar-2020 19:54 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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So, we don't have a lot of big units, outside of the Banshee, Grasshopper, and T-Bolt. But those wouldn't make up what I would classify as an Assault or Battle lance. The rest are lighter, somewhat faster/more mobile units. So here's what I think we can best get out of what we have (and what we can potentially add):
Pursuit Lance
Recon Lance
Support Lance
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Vagabond
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| Posted: 17-Mar-2020 22:37 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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Pursuit-
| Code: | Base: All units in this Formation must be light or
medium, and 75 percent of the units in this Formation must
have a Walk/Cruise speed of 6 or more, regardless of jumping
capability. At least one unit in the Pursuit Lance must have a
weapon that can deal 5 or more points of damage at a range
of 15 hexes or more. |
| Code: | Probe Variant: No units of assault weight or larger may be
included, and 75 percent of the units in this Formation must
have a Walk/Cruise speed of 6 or more, regardless of jump
capability. All units must be able to deliver at least 10 points of
damage at a range of 9 hexes or more. |
| Code: | Sweep Variant: All units in this Formation must be light or
medium, and have a Walk/Cruise speed of 5 or more, regardless
of jumping capability. All Sweep Lance units must be able to
deliver at least 10 points of damage at a range of 6 hexes or
more. |
Recon-
| Code: | Base: All units in this Formation must possess a
minimum Walk/Cruise speed of 5. At least two units in this
Formation must have the Scout or Striker unit Roles. |
| Code: | Heavy Variant: All units in this Formation must have a Walk/
Cruise speed of 4 or more, and at least two must have a Walk/
Cruise of 5 or more; both requirements are regardless of jump
capability. At least one unit must be heavy or assault weight. At
least two units in this Formation must have the Scout unit Role. |
| Code: | Light Variant: All units in this Formation must be light,
with a minimum Walk/Cruise speed of 6, regardless of jump
capability. Furthermore, all units in this Formation must have
the Scout unit Role. |
| wrote: | Scout
Scouts are fast, with light armor—or none at all—and very
little weaponry. They often employ advanced electronics. Scouts
are sometimes forced into combat by necessity, but are more
commonly spotters or support for other units in the Force. The
Raven and Swift Wind Scout Car are examples of Scouts.
Striker
Strikers are fast, with light armor, and usually prefer short- or
medium-range engagements. They rely on their speed (or numbers)
to survive while threatening the rear or flanks of the enemy. The
Jenner and Harasser Missile Platform are examples of Strikers. |
Support-
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Lumjo
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| Posted: 18-Mar-2020 00:21 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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Banshee, T-Bolt, Wyvern and Firestarter
Grasshopper, Valkyrie, Vulcan
Phawk, Phawk & Wasp
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Banshee and T-Bolt for a command element
Grasshopper, Valkyrie, Wyvern, Vulcan
Phawk, Phawk, Firestarter, Wasp
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Vagabond
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| Posted: 18-Mar-2020 01:01 Post subject: Re: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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| Lumjo wrote: | Banshee, T-Bolt, Wyvern and Firestarter
Grasshopper, Valkyrie, Vulcan
Phawk, Phawk & Wasp
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Banshee and T-Bolt for a command element
Grasshopper, Valkyrie, Wyvern, Vulcan
Phawk, Phawk, Firestarter, Wasp |
Just remember, we will be doing 3 reinforced lances of 5 units each.
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Mordel
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| Posted: 18-Mar-2020 18:40 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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OK, here's what I've got. Not all units fit perfectly into the bucket as defined by the requirements, so I used it more of a guideline. For the most part they do.
Support (Base)
Wyvern WVE-6N, Grasshopper GHR-5H; Thunderbolt TDR-5S; Banshee BNC-3E
Looking for one additional unit to fill this lance, ideally of the heavy or assault type.
Pursuit (Probe)
Phoenix Hawk PXH-1, Phoenix Hawk PXH-1, Vulcan VL-2T
The Vulcan doesn't meet the 10 damage at range 9+, but it's because the damn AC/2 is so heavy. I'll likely look at finding ways of swapping that out for something more fitting for the role at hand.
Looking for an additional two units to fill this lance, ideally of the 6/9/6 profile; since I like cohesion and the ability to move max speed in unison, especially while in pursuit.
Recon (Light)
Firestarter FS9-H, Valkyrie VLK-QA, Wasp WSP-1A
Again, the Valkyrie doesn't fit the prescribed movement profile, but it would have screwed up my Pursuit lance to stick it there. Worst case scenario, I trade it for something that does fit this unit profile.
Looking for two additional units to fill this lance, ideally no worse then 5/8/5, and preferanly some true "scout" types with sensors and probes.
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Vagabond
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| Posted: 18-Mar-2020 19:48 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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Recon lance just obtained some nice kits: MON-67 Mongoose and a MCY-68 Mercury.
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Ronin
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| Posted: 19-Mar-2020 10:19 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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| Look good so far.
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Mordel
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| Posted: 19-Mar-2020 11:30 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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Don't forget about the Guardian ECM we also acquired.
The Mercury and Mongoose will go into the Light Recon lance, and one unit in that lance (TBD) will be modified to fit the Guardian.
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jedidino
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| Posted: 19-Mar-2020 17:52 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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| Looking good! We got our butts kicked leaving planet but looks like we came out not as bad as I was thinking!
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Mordel
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| Posted: 19-Mar-2020 20:08 Post subject: Re: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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| jedidino wrote: | | Looking good! We got our butts kicked leaving planet but looks like we came out not as bad as I was thinking! |
Well, we did get paid. So starting to spend some to acquire lost units.
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| Posted: 19-Mar-2020 23:19 Post subject: Re: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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| Mordel wrote: | | jedidino wrote: | | Looking good! We got our butts kicked leaving planet but looks like we came out not as bad as I was thinking! |
Well, we did get paid. So starting to spend some to acquire lost units. |
Ah yes! Kinda forgot about that part lol. So... if we have any funds left over, I would like to upgrade the command chair in my Grasshopper to the new memory foam cushions along with adding high base speakers in the head cushion. I know I won't be able to hear the music but that doesn't mean I can't FEEL it!! 
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Vagabond
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| Posted: 20-Mar-2020 00:50 Post subject: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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We have acquired:
Chameleon TRC-4B
Phoenix Hawk PXH-1D
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| Posted: 20-Mar-2020 11:45 Post subject: Re: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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| Vagabond wrote: | We have acquired:
Chameleon TRC-4B
Phoenix Hawk PXH-1D |
For the Pursuit Lance. I like Phoenix Hawks. Pinhead, you'll be riding in one. 
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Lumjo
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| Posted: 20-Mar-2020 17:57 Post subject: Re: Campaign Direction 2020 - part 5 |
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I love the PHX-1D... since my Battlemaster died, I'd happily drive that rather than being dispossesed...
(OOC plus the other 2 chars I take on).
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