Think you can handle it? (Pregame 2 EA Simulators)

[John Slaktare]

"Roger," Butcher replied. "On the panther."

(Jump to 2208, NE facing, fire all weapons then kick)

[GM Yuusha]

Once again Aleksandr knew just where to shoot. One of his medium lasers went wide, but the other tore into the left side of the Striker and took out the engine. It skidded to a stop, immobilised (5 damage to LS, critical, engine destroyed). John fared well too, his Hatchetman landing two medium lasers on the Panther (5 damage to LA, RL).

In return both mechs were fired upon, but only the Hatchetman received some damage. The Panther scored a trio of SRM hits on it (2 damage to LT, RA, CT). The Panther followed this up with a kick, but it missed. John's kick did not miss, doing good damage (10 damage to RL). The force of it swept the Panther off its feet and it crashed to the ground (4 damage to CT). Meanwhile the Dragon punched the now immobilised (7 damage to LS, heavy damage). The vehicle was crippled.

(Hatchetman at 2 heat)

The Panther went to get up, but fell again (4 damage LL). The Stinger moved to reinforce its friend as the crew of the Striker bailed.



(Your go)

[Aleksandr Korolov]

"Give 'em Hell!" Came the gleeful shout from the pod as Alek turned and ran down the stinger

(Run to 1407 and fire on the stinger)

[John Slaktare]

John moves in behind the panther, looking straight at the back of the enemy mech, and repeats his assault. "On it."

(Move 2207, facing NW, attack with everything and kick again)

[GM Yuusha]

More weapons fire. More hits. The Stinger scored a single medium laser on the Hatchetman's centre (5 damage CT) as it tried to cover the Panther's retreat. The Panther performed a small miracle as it turned and fired its PPC, the shot connecting with the Hatchetman's centre as well and smashing apart the remaining armour there (10 damage to CT, critical hit on engine, 11 internal structure remaining). The Hatchetman began to heat up as some of the shielding of its engine was damaged.

The Grand Dragon locked on the Stinger and fired its main weapon and a medium laser at it. The PPC tore through the light mech's back, completely destroying it. The medium laser missed as the mech crashed to the ground. There was no ejection.

At the same time John fired and hit with everything on the Panther. The smaller mech took the damage admirably (10 damage RA, 5 damage LA and LTR). It even remained standing.

Then it was alone and John kicked it. Its right leg came clean away from its body and the mech smashed hard into the ground. Seconds later the pilot ejected.



= Mission Complete =

"Nice work you two." Monique offers a compliment. They had done very well.

[John Slaktare]

With the end of the simulation, John replied. "Good shooting," obviously directed at his partner.

[Aleksandr Korolov]

Alek came out with a whoop "Good leg work there. Kicking those mechs to pieces." He said with a big smile.

He looked over to Monique "So that's about the level of resistance we should expect from local forces. They should be shaking in their boots with the OA on the way." He said chuckling.

[Monique McConnel]

"Probably, but only with these initial estimates. If they have any veterans or if the KungsArmé have any forces on Akos then it'll be harder." She closed the noteputer's lid. "Still you did well. Just make sure you don't get cocky out there."

Standing up and stretching out her arms, she regards both men thoughtfully. Standing at ease she asked something that had been on her mind a lot since they'd arrived in the Csesztreg system.

"Do you think your lances are each ready for this? It's going to be more sorties and combat than many will be used to."

[John Slaktare]

"If anyone in mine will have issues it'll be Han. He's still pretty green," John says with a shrug. "Lawrence is pretty well ready for anything I am, and Takeguchi did well in the last campaign from the reports."

Apparently he had at least read reports for his lance. But then, he was very work focused. He probably hated every minute of it and did it anyway, coming out of it in a bad mood.

[Aleksandr Korolov]

Alek nodded his smile not lessening as he stretched thick arms and locked his fingers behind his head "Whip and Nado are young. This will be Whip's first real deployment. Hammer is solid, she has nerves of steel. Nado is skilled did well on our last deployment. All in all my Lance is ready I've put them through their paces and we have more training exercises scheduled before we land."

[Monique McConnel]

"That's good, aye, that's good." Monique actually smiled slightly. "If any of them need whipping into shape then send'em to me."

[John Slaktare]

"If it's necessary. My folks are all pretty buttoned up. I think they figured I wouldn't do well with upbeat personnel and assigned pretty serious folk."

[Monique McConnel]

"I can confirm that was a consideration. Well, were we right on that?" They would all have had ample chances to interact during the trip.

[John Slaktare]

"It's all good. Pretty sure that Takeguchi doesn't really care for me. But then, I don't really need people to like me. Still do what I can to make sure she makes it back. Han and Lawrence are good to go. Been doing PT with them to get to know em. Sims to try and get used to how they look at a fight."

[Monique McConnel]

Monique looked satisfied with that. "That's all you can do. Keep it up Sergeant."

She collects her things and heads for the doors. "Nice work again. If you are shooting like that our there Alek then we'll be finished with the contract bloody quick."

Turning around she lifts her right arm and waves, leaving them both by the simulator pods.

/Exit

[John Slaktare]

John gives a return wave then looks to Alek. "Good practicing with you. Maybe we can arrange some head on head exercises between our lances," he suggests to the bigger man.

[Aleksandr Korolov]

Alek waves back to Monique watching her as she leaves with a smile on his lips though it was a little different than his usual merriment.

He took a deep breath and turned to John nodding with a toothy grin "I'd love to! Always happy to run my squad through their places and your Lance is formidable. Good practice for both of us."

"Maybe we do friendly wager to liven things up a little while we're at it. Losers buy winners a drink something along those lines."

[John Slaktare]

John was against both gambling and drinking personally, though if his lance was up for it, and he knew Spider and Magician would be, he'd go along. But drinking was flat out for John. "I'll ask em if they wanna wager. They'll prolly be up for it though."