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Post by Hammett on Jun 18, 2021 4:55:14 GMT
Hammett brings his team to a halt and replies to Carlos, "What's your location and what do you got?"
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Post by Admin on Jun 18, 2021 12:32:27 GMT
There is no reply from Carlos. If his squad didn't deviate from their plan then they would be about twenty minutes away from Hammett's position.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 18, 2021 15:20:58 GMT
Hammett tries to get a response again, but if there is none if puts out a message to the other teams to be on alert, except and for the closet team to where Carlos should be, they are to divert from their current plan to to check up on Carlos's team, from a distance.
Then Hammett and his team begin heading in that direction as well, but still being cautious in their movements. The main hope is that after the big German patrol just went by going back along their route should be emptier and quieter.
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Post by Admin on Jun 20, 2021 2:57:06 GMT
As they begin to move, Carlos speaks again.
"The fish are in the net. Returning to -"
He is interrupted by Conrad's voice over the radio. The sounds of gunfire crack with his words.
"Breach. Breach. They found a way in from bel-"
He quits speaking, but the sound of gunfire and the grunts and cries of the wounded and dying are heard.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 20, 2021 4:28:19 GMT
Hammett calls out over the headset, he tells the three teams closest to Wormwood's to fall back to there and assist Conrad and the others at that location. He tells the other teams to hold firm and take cover at their current positions and be ready for assisting at Wormwood's, or assisting in a rescue op if the other teams are taken captive.
He then pulls out his trump for the old Wormwood's office, and makes a connection. He motions for his team to be quite, then takes them through with him.
Once there they fan out quickly in the office, facing the door down to the bar area. Listening to the sounds of the battle below. It has been less then two minutes since the battle began.
On his signal the Carl will kick open the door, and Hammett and Pinky will engage any enemy that they can see by surprise, from their elevated position.
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Post by Admin on Jun 20, 2021 5:28:49 GMT
The fight has moved to the basement of the building. The main floor is filled with dead Germans, and a couple of Hammett's people lay wounded. Amid the gunfire is the sound of an occasional grenade exploding.
"Conrad's in the basement. There is something new down there," one of the crew says before passing out.
Pinky rushes down the stairs.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 20, 2021 14:56:42 GMT
Hammett follows Pinky down the stairs to the basement. He calls out to Renault and Emil, "You guys, guard here. Make sure we aren't attacked from the streets as well, and tend to the wounded. Once the other teams arrive, refortify here then come after us."
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Post by Admin on Jun 21, 2021 0:41:19 GMT
The basement is filled with wreckage, including many near priceless bottle of wine and spirits. The remains of many German and Resistance soldiers are scattered about, many not killed by bullet but by bites and claws of some gigantic beast.
In one of the walls is a broken door leading to tunnels under Kasaba that most certainly were not here before. From Wormwoods' there are passages East and West. In the darkness beyond is the growling sound of an animal mixed in with gunfire and yells from humans. Muzzle flashes provide strobe lighting but in the confusion of the passageway it is difficult to tell where people are or what is happening.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 21, 2021 1:33:29 GMT
Damn it! They should have know better then to pursue into an unknown area.
"All teams, disengage from pursuit in the tunnels! Repeat, disengage from enemy pursuit! Do a controlled fall back to Alpha location. Leave no team member behind. Respond!"
He and Pinky take up position at the entrance to the tunnels to cover the teams retreat.
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Post by Admin on Jun 21, 2021 5:13:30 GMT
Conrad comes staggering out of the tunnels covered head to toe in blood.
"Don't worry, most of it isn't mine."
He reaches up to his head and with a wince pulls off one of his ears.
"Wasn't really being held on by much anymore. Left a couple of fingers in there too," he pants.
Hammett feels a large hand grab his shoulder.
"It's a damned hassle owing someone a debt," Dalt says.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 21, 2021 5:52:04 GMT
Hammett lets out a happy sigh of relief when his loyal companion returns. He clasps Conrad on the shoulder, "But you made it back. That is the important thing. Anyone else...?"
That's when Dalt grabs him by the shoulder.
Hammett spins around, "What the hell are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy for the assistance, given your reputation and all."
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Post by Admin on Jun 22, 2021 20:02:05 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/gymQ9Gp/Dalt~png Dalt grunts then pushes past Hammett and looks into the tunnel. "What is it?" he asks. "Big. Fast. Can see in the dark, I guess, or just has a good nose. Teeth and claws." Conrad replies. Dalt nods while loading shells into his shotgun. "Two legs or four?""Four. I don't think that bullets harm it.""These ain't normal shells.
"Pour a pint for me - I'll be back for breakfast."Dalt marches into the tunnels stalking his prey. "What a guy!" swoons Pinky.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 22, 2021 20:27:56 GMT
[[OCC: okay, that made me laugh. Hammett is strictly "butterside up" but damn.]]
Hammett shakes his head, but he has more important things to worry about right now. If anyone could handle whatever creature this was it would be someone with Dalt's reputation.
He gets what's left of his team back to the surface and checks in with the rest of the group. Once the injured are being cared for and a strong security perimeter established, he gets on the radio and reaches out to the other teams to get updates.
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Post by Admin on Jun 23, 2021 3:01:36 GMT
[OOC: Ha! I forgot about the butterside up bit. Need to rewatch the episode later tonight.]
Above ground the sounds of heavy gunfire can be heard around Wormwoods'. His people report by radio that they are encountering resistance from groups of Germans about the city. On the military channels he can hear orders being dispatched for units to converge on Wormwoods' (hey, the place is famous now! A landmark in Kasaba!) amid reports of Resistance and magical activity.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 23, 2021 16:10:41 GMT
Hammett curses under his breath, how did this fall apart so quickly? And where did those damn tunnels come from? Lady Vada had been busy it seems.
He calls out to those around him, "Everyone, German forces are on their way. We are moving out of here ASAP. Get the injured together, I will trump them to safety. That includes you as well Conrad, I need you took look after them and get them medical attention. Plus, you can still pull us out later if needed. The rest of you, gather ammo and explosives from the injured and resupply. We will be moving out in 2 minutes."
He makes sure the team is following orders then once the injured are gathered around Conrad he opens a trump to the Ceridin warehouse and makes sure Conrad gets all the injured through. After that is done he and the remaining troops, slip out the back of Wormwood's and quickly try and leave the area using whatever fog remains for cover.
Over the headset he calls out to the other teams, "All teams, if you are not in combat, fallback to the secondary extraction point. If you are in combat, disengage as soon as possible and fall back to the tertiary location. Try and avoid being followed, but if you are, hold that location and those of us from the secondary will move in to assist. Anyone in more trouble they they can handle right now? My team is available for an assist."
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