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Post by Hammett on Jun 29, 2021 15:30:57 GMT
Hammett moves away from the bickering couple, giving them the space they need until they decide what they are going to do next.
He radios back his dock team, "Alright, dig in and remain concealed. Keep monitoring the German radio communications. When the attack does come assault the German lines from behind, disrupting their defenses as much as possible to give the American attack its best and quickest chance to seize the the port. Stay in contact with Carlos. As soon as the attack begins, this unit will begin advancing on the docks attacking German forces as we encounter them, and trying to draw off as many of them as we can until both teams meet up. If you are discovered before then or things go sideways, put up the alert and I can trump you out."
He signs off the radio and fills Carlos and the others in on the plan. King Brian mentioned that he had his own people ready to detonate and sabotage some key areas. When he has a chance he will ask the King to hold off on that action until the last possible moment, creating another major distraction and disruption of the German forces when their attention should be focused on defending from the American's. Hopefully all of this will be enough to allow the American's a quicker and easier time taking back the city, with the fewest casualties amongst themselves, the Resistance and the civilian population.
He then pulls Renault aside, "Without knowing what Lady Vada or the German command did with the Mayor or any other city leaders, I believe it is going to fall on you as Prefect of the Police, to take command and represent Kasaba to the American forces when they arrive. So I need you to stay safe, and be ready to take up that role."
He then addresses everyone there. "There is one more important action we need to take before the Yanks arrive. It'll be a stealth mission, but potentially dangerous. We need to try and disrupt the airport and destroy or disable as many German aircraft as we can. We don't want the same thing happening this time as happened with Gerard's fleet. So I need a few volunteers, and as much explosives as we can carry. Our secondary objectives will be to spare, but contain, at least one German plane that we can later use for our own purposes." He was looking at Brian and Shelley while he said that, "And to also, if possible, keep at least one runway clear and free of damage. This will allow our American allies quick access and use of the airport which will allow fast resupply, fortification of the town and ability to attack further inland quicker."
As he waits for the volunteers he turned his thoughts to locating and recovering the missing Dalt and Princess Lorelei. Dalt would be easiest as he had just made a trump of the man, so that would be his first action. He just hoped the man wasn't dead or dying somewhere in the tunnels of the city after fighting that beast. [[OOC: I know he made it out from reading other posts, but Hammett doesn't as no one has mentioned the big guy with the shotgun that drove off the monster.]]
He pulls out his trump card for Dalt and focuses on it.
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Post by Brian on Jun 29, 2021 16:09:56 GMT
Brian does as Hammett suggests. Coordinating as best he can.
He goes off to an isolated area to do this...annoyed and irritated. A group of Ravens join the white one. He straps a message to one of them for Flora, and two for his Lady wife.
He advises Flora he has a tentative acceptance stating " I will attend provided this chore I am doing for you doesnt take long." He sends one to his wife advising her of the invitation if she hadn't gotten one. And the third to advise her he may have to go to Amber directly. So she might need to travel separately.
After performing that task he sighs...hoping the birds get there in proper time.
He returns after Hammett is done with his call. Brooding would be a word for the look on his face
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2021 0:46:30 GMT
There is no response from Dalt.
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Post by Brian on Jun 30, 2021 0:56:38 GMT
While waiting Brian takes a moment to focus on everything he's seen in the city. Trying to figure out where the best place for him to steal a plane is after he finds Lor.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 30, 2021 2:26:03 GMT
Hammett frowns and puts away the trump card, hopefully Dalt was okay wherever he was, but Hammett couldn't go running off to look for him right now.
He turns back to the group to see if people are ready and who his volunteers are.
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2021 3:54:56 GMT
Brian hasn't seen any sign of an airport and while creeping about the city at night he hasn't seen a sign for the airport either. But based on the geography of the place, any airfield would probably be to the east, over the first line of hills. Might be better to ask the guy who has lived in the city for directions.
Hamm, they're your crew and all will volunteer for the job. But Conrad does say that the Yanks will probably bomb the airport, roads, and train station before landing to prevent German reinforcements from arriving. Doesn't matter if you are from Amber or not, when a bomb lands on you you're dead. And Pinky is mostly interested in finding Dalt.
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Post by Brian on Jun 30, 2021 3:59:27 GMT
Brian hasn't seen any sign of an airport and while creeping about the city at night he hasn't seen a sign for the airport either. But based on the geography of the place, any airfield would probably be to the east, over the first line of hills. Might be better to ask the guy who has lived in the city for directions. Hamm, they're your crew and all will volunteer for the job. But Conrad does say that the Yanks will probably bomb the airport, roads, and train station before landing to prevent German reinforcements from arriving. Doesn't matter if you are from Amber or not, when a bomb lands on you you're dead. And Pinky is mostly interested in finding Dalt. Brian turns to Hamm "I was thinking. We need to get Lor regrouped with us. But I was thinking if we strike the airfield that allows us to serve two purposes with one strike. But I don't want to let Lor get lost. Last time she was off on her own a Glacier fell on Diega. I hope those things aren't related."
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Post by Hammett on Jun 30, 2021 5:02:47 GMT
Hammett defers to Carlos on the matter of the airport. After all he and the others had been involved in the plans for this operation far deeper then Hammett had been.
He turns to Brian, "An airplane would allow you and the lady to catch up with Dorian a lot quicker, but you'd also need an expert pilot to prevent being shot down by either side. I don't have one of those. But maybe after the invasion we might be able to convince an American pilot to take us east. For now perhaps it would be best if we focus on finding Dalt and Princess Lorelei."
He turns to Carlos, "Do any of your contacts here with the resistance have contact with the American's? Any way of coordinating our attacks as best to assist them?"
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Post by Brian on Jun 30, 2021 9:27:22 GMT
Hammett defers to Carlos on the matter of the airport. After all he and the others had been involved in the plans for this operation far deeper then Hammett had been. He turns to Brian, "An airplane would allow you and the lady to catch up with Dorian a lot quicker, but you'd also need an expert pilot to prevent being shot down by either side. I don't have one of those. But maybe after the invasion we might be able to convince an American pilot to take us east. For now perhaps it would be best if we focus on finding Dalt and Princess Lorelei."He turns to Carlos, "Do any of your contacts here with the resistance have contact with the American's? Any way of coordinating our attacks as best to assist them?"He cocks an eyebrow to Hammett " Well the other strategy would be to blow up the other German planes if their are any. But find Lor should be the next step." He nods to him. Sizing Hammett up as they are talking.
He turns his attention back to Shelly "So lets get your complaining and backbiting out of the way now so I don't have to hear it later."
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2021 22:59:38 GMT
Shelly shrugs.
"With only one leg I am at the mercy of whatever plan you two cook up. I will say that i don't understand how you think that you know the direction to fly in and how you hope to see Dorian from the air unless he happens to be standing on his own in the middle of the open desert. Any trees, people, vehicles or buildings will block him from your sight."
Carlos says that the Resistance has had communication with the Yanks but they have all gone into hiding or on missions to prepare for the invasion. He won't be able to find them anymore.
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Post by Brian on Jun 30, 2021 23:08:45 GMT
Shelly shrugs. "With only one leg I am at the mercy of whatever plan you two cook up. I will say that i don't understand how you think that you know the direction to fly in and how you hope to see Dorian from the air unless he happens to be standing on his own in the middle of the open desert. Any trees, people, vehicles or buildings will block him from your sight."Carlos says that the Resistance has had communication with the Yanks but they have all gone into hiding or on missions to prepare for the invasion. He won't be able to find them anymore. I roll my eyes at Shelly. "The Sooner I can terminate our relationship the sooner I can cast you out of my life. I'm taking the shortest path to being done with you Shelly. I am not sure which of your vices I like the least right now. Its basically the same way we got here. Just in a airplane." I huff a bit at her.
I turn to Hamm "So do you want to join with me in finding Lor? Or do you want to hold down base and keep Shelly safe while I am off doing it? To be frank I'd enjoy the break from dealing with this ungrateful woman." I grin a bit "And blowing up an Airfield will help the American landing."
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2021 23:20:19 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/6cQWm9m/Shelly~jpg "Ungrateful? I've been shot and nearly killed many times on this 'trip,' and we are not closer to reaching Dorian. What, exactly, do I have to be grateful for?"
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Post by Brian on Jun 30, 2021 23:28:34 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/6cQWm9m/Shelly~jpg "Ungrateful? I've been shot and nearly killed many times on this 'trip,' and we are not closer to reaching Dorian. What, exactly, do I have to be grateful for?"He glances at her for a moment. He seems to reflects on her words."We have a lead. With a plane we can probably find him within a day. That is exactly what I mean by your lack of gratitude." He exhales hard as he looks at her. "And you have jumped in the middle of battle as much as I have. All you do is complain when this a mission to help you and people have actually died to help you find Dorian." I shake my head "And all it cost you was to help me get into the castle. You've had all this service at no cost to you. Only reason I didn't pay for the boat to Diega is you already paid for it." I throw her a couple of gold coins. "There now I paid the cost of everything. So now this journey has cost you nothing other then to fight for the man you love. So will you continue to complain? And what did Fiona offer you while I was in the shower?"
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Post by Hammett on Jun 30, 2021 23:38:26 GMT
Hammett decides it is best to separate these two before things get more carried away and risk giving up their position. He moves between them, and talks to Brian, "You should go looking for Lorelei, I'll keep an eye on Lady Shelley and make sure no harm comes to her. If the attack is imminent it is best you find her quickly before the bombs start falling and fighting breaks out. If we have to abandon this position look for us closer to the docks, but be careful that area has a lot of enemy activity currently. As for the airport, I thought of that also, but it sounds like our American friends already have plans for it, so it might be too dangerous to get close to there right now."
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Post by Brian on Jun 30, 2021 23:46:09 GMT
Hammett decides it is best to separate these two before things get more carried away and risk giving up their position. He moves between them, and talks to Brian, "You should go looking for Lorelei, I'll keep an eye on Lady Shelley and make sure no harm comes to her. If the attack is imminent it is best you find her quickly before the bombs start falling and fighting breaks out. If we have to abandon this position look for us closer to the docks, but be careful that area has a lot of enemy activity currently. As for the airport, I thought of that also, but it sounds like our American friends already have plans for it, so it might be too dangerous to get close to there right now." " Maybe she will tell you the truth....or try to twist you to her games. I have no idea why my wife wanted me to go amongst these people." He relaxes and looks to Shelly. "And no need to slander me with your lies. I will be back with Lor. Best to make sure they know you for what you are. A man in my domain who acted as you have....any freeman would be right to take their head." He isn't the man would do that sort of thing....but she has clearly pushed him to anger.
Brian takes a moment to use the Pattern to find his way towards Lor.
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