In the far-off, northern island of Mended Horn, the party there has learned that they face an enemy they have dubbed "The Traveller." They have decided to go to an old, abandoned village there in hopes of rescuing some communist sailors.
In Baltimare, Dark Star tries to get things in order, while Virgin Flame looks for her old friend.
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>>185988
"Now it makes sense for you to take one, being large and imposing that you are. Our tactics have been acceptable, be we might spend a moment refining our formation. No matter, if you would like one of the potions which [redacted] are available, sure.
"Now it makes sense for you to take one, being large and imposing that you are. Our tactics have been acceptable, be we might spend a moment refining our formation. No matter, if you would like one of the potions which [redacted] are available, sure.
The redaction was Brie calling Posey out for taking a telling blow and having not a scratch on her, wondering what she even is, which while an understandable play Im not gonna make cuz it just complicates things
Can I get an HP roll call or breakdown, like after the fight before?
Posey is at full HP
Posey: 39/39
Assuming everyone who can be healthkit healed has been, Silver and Kira seem to be the best recipients, assuming that Dust isn't injured.
Admitting, an argument for Garv is also reasonable, in that he doesnt have a great hp max. I know Brie isnt drinking shit right now, and if theyre gonna be used anyone is welcome to them even if no lne wants to credit me with a reply. Xp
If there is any doubt of my lurking, let me dispel them now. I got energy drinks n shit chillin.
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A salt-tinged wind from the southeast crests the hill and makes its presence both known and felt, and though the air itself is hardly freezing,
Looking down into the South Bay, the land slopes downward from its crest on the present hilltop until it comes down to an approximately half circular bay. Indeed, the pattern everywhere surrounding the bay is to slop upward further away from the watter, cresting in green-brown hills that are sharpest on the bay's furthest edges. The appearance is not symmetrical, as to the right, the west, and the way the party came from, the hills do not abruptly stop but continue with one or more small islands that are edged by grey, rocky cliffs, a tendency not parallelled on the left, northern, unexplored side that ends comparatively abruptly past a hill. The dip in the bay is close to the party, and at the dip, the bay is ringed by a sandy beach.
The dull winter grass dominates almost all of the view that isn't exposed cliff face or rock, but the signs of equine habitation are in no small number. Indeed, there are more structures in this view than from all that has been seen before. Close to the party, on the hill slope, is an unnatural hole in the ground. Beyond this are many of the small stone huts seen before, and by the edge of the bay in the middle, a line, and more than a line, of many rectangular stone buildings, most of which still have their slate rooves. Several are taller or bigger, and more exist outside of the narrow band, but a dozen or more form the line. Near this, to the left on the water, is a pier of wood and stone, and with it a couple small rafts. And far, far beyond this on the left side of the bay, on a small low island near the shore, is a large stone structure like a keep.
But that's not what you looked for, is it? No. In that harbor (as opposed to the harbor on the opposite side), is gray freight ship, perched at an odd angle near the left shore. Likely four hundred feet in length and sitting high in the water, painted grey. It has a super structure in the center, two masts before the super structure, and a smaller structure at the rear with another mast, and generally bristles with spreaders and spars. One light is on.
Though the fog has lifted for the moment, the horizon turns to grey beyond the bay, and the left hill hides most of the sun.
Would anypony have cared to look into the other, northerly bay? If they had, they would have seen a bay that is similar to the south. It is not an exact parallel, for such symmetry is rare in nature. This bay is angled to the west, it's narrower, smaller overall, and has a more parabola shape than the half circle in the south. The right/east side of the bay ends in an almost round hill, while the left side tapers off after a large hill, with a visible stone light house at the northwestern extremity. There are not many signs of habitation on this side, besides a small stone circle with something in it near the right, some stone huts, and a few scattered remnants of walls. There is no chain of islands on the left, although far off in the distance and through the fog, the outline of a larger, more distant island may just barely be made out.
The fog has not cleared out in the north to the same degree as it has in the south, and so the bay is more obscured. But they can see it. In the fog, near the center of the bay, with the narrow, front side of its profile visible is a ship. Exactly what it is, is hard to say, but it is narrower, reasonably tall, and over all smaller than the freighter. It is not alone, for it is pregnant with many boats to the side, with a few already moving away from it. With the fog obscuring most details, it appears like an egg sack with so many little spiders crawling out.
[Read more] Looking down into the South Bay, the land slopes downward from its crest on the present hilltop until it comes down to an approximately half circular bay. Indeed, the pattern everywhere surrounding the bay is to slop upward further away from the watter, cresting in green-brown hills that are sharpest on the bay's furthest edges. The appearance is not symmetrical, as to the right, the west, and the way the party came from, the hills do not abruptly stop but continue with one or more small islands that are edged by grey, rocky cliffs, a tendency not parallelled on the left, northern, unexplored side that ends comparatively abruptly past a hill. The dip in the bay is close to the party, and at the dip, the bay is ringed by a sandy beach.
The dull winter grass dominates almost all of the view that isn't exposed cliff face or rock, but the signs of equine habitation are in no small number. Indeed, there are more structures in this view than from all that has been seen before. Close to the party, on the hill slope, is an unnatural hole in the ground. Beyond this are many of the small stone huts seen before, and by the edge of the bay in the middle, a line, and more than a line, of many rectangular stone buildings, most of which still have their slate rooves. Several are taller or bigger, and more exist outside of the narrow band, but a dozen or more form the line. Near this, to the left on the water, is a pier of wood and stone, and with it a couple small rafts. And far, far beyond this on the left side of the bay, on a small low island near the shore, is a large stone structure like a keep.
But that's not what you looked for, is it? No. In that harbor (as opposed to the harbor on the opposite side), is gray freight ship, perched at an odd angle near the left shore. Likely four hundred feet in length and sitting high in the water, painted grey. It has a super structure in the center, two masts before the super structure, and a smaller structure at the rear with another mast, and generally bristles with spreaders and spars. One light is on.
Though the fog has lifted for the moment, the horizon turns to grey beyond the bay, and the left hill hides most of the sun.
Would anypony have cared to look into the other, northerly bay? If they had, they would have seen a bay that is similar to the south. It is not an exact parallel, for such symmetry is rare in nature. This bay is angled to the west, it's narrower, smaller overall, and has a more parabola shape than the half circle in the south. The right/east side of the bay ends in an almost round hill, while the left side tapers off after a large hill, with a visible stone light house at the northwestern extremity. There are not many signs of habitation on this side, besides a small stone circle with something in it near the right, some stone huts, and a few scattered remnants of walls. There is no chain of islands on the left, although far off in the distance and through the fog, the outline of a larger, more distant island may just barely be made out.
The fog has not cleared out in the north to the same degree as it has in the south, and so the bay is more obscured. But they can see it. In the fog, near the center of the bay, with the narrow, front side of its profile visible is a ship. Exactly what it is, is hard to say, but it is narrower, reasonably tall, and over all smaller than the freighter. It is not alone, for it is pregnant with many boats to the side, with a few already moving away from it. With the fog obscuring most details, it appears like an egg sack with so many little spiders crawling out.
>>185958
"Он находится в воде. Вам придется плавать, летать или добираться до лодки. Может быть, можно дойти пешком, но я не думаю, что вы могли бы увидеть песчаную косу." - " It is in the water. You would have to swim, fly, or get a boat. It may be possible to walk, but I don't thin you could see the sandbar."
"Почему я должен вернуться? Именно здесь наиболее сконцентрированы марионетки и монстры. Но я мог бы вам в этом помочь." - [color] "Why should I go back? This is where puppets and monsters are most concentrated. I could help you there, though." [/color]
The newly christened Hazel squeaks
"Он находится в воде. Вам придется плавать, летать или добираться до лодки. Может быть, можно дойти пешком, но я не думаю, что вы могли бы увидеть песчаную косу." - " It is in the water. You would have to swim, fly, or get a boat. It may be possible to walk, but I don't thin you could see the sandbar."
"Почему я должен вернуться? Именно здесь наиболее сконцентрированы марионетки и монстры. Но я мог бы вам в этом помочь." - [color] "Why should I go back? This is where puppets and monsters are most concentrated. I could help you there, though." [/color]
The newly christened Hazel squeaks
>>186022
Kira gives Hazel a gentle pet.
Doesn't the party have a pair of binoculars or something of that effect, given to them for the mission?
Kira gives Hazel a gentle pet.
Doesn't the party have a pair of binoculars or something of that effect, given to them for the mission?
>>186025
Perhaps they can use their telescope to take a closer look at the ship. Or they can lend it to another character like Silver to take a look.
Perhaps they can use their telescope to take a closer look at the ship. Or they can lend it to another character like Silver to take a look.
>>186028
Basically exactly what you just described: signs that this is a military ship, landing reinforcements for the commies onto the island.
Basically exactly what you just described: signs that this is a military ship, landing reinforcements for the commies onto the island.
>>186028
Cavaliere folds his telescope, frowning. He goes back to the others.
"Bad weather is the least of our concerns. A landing ship has arrived to the northwest near the lighthouse. Looks like several dozen soldiers are about to arrive, at least."
Cavaliere folds his telescope, frowning. He goes back to the others.
"Bad weather is the least of our concerns. A landing ship has arrived to the northwest near the lighthouse. Looks like several dozen soldiers are about to arrive, at least."
>>186030
>>186023
Silver nods at Cavaliere, before returning his attention to the purple pony. "Кажется, ваш сигнал бедствия все-таки был услышан. Можете ли вы передать им по радио, что вражеские солдаты на острове одержимы, а не предатели? Если они этого не знают, они их убьют. Если вместо этого мы убьем Путешественника и оставим одержимых солдат в живых, они освободятся от его влияния." - "It seems your distress call was heard after all. Can you radio them that the enemy soldiers on the island are possessed and not traitors? If they don't know that, they'll kill them. If we kill the Traveler instead and leave the possessed soldiers alive, they'll be free of his influence."
>>186023
Silver nods at Cavaliere, before returning his attention to the purple pony. "Кажется, ваш сигнал бедствия все-таки был услышан. Можете ли вы передать им по радио, что вражеские солдаты на острове одержимы, а не предатели? Если они этого не знают, они их убьют. Если вместо этого мы убьем Путешественника и оставим одержимых солдат в живых, они освободятся от его влияния." - "It seems your distress call was heard after all. Can you radio them that the enemy soldiers on the island are possessed and not traitors? If they don't know that, they'll kill them. If we kill the Traveler instead and leave the possessed soldiers alive, they'll be free of his influence."
>>186031
He looks up towards Silver, and his face lights up, smiling.
"Они здесь? Да-да, позвольте мне их назвать. Держу пари, комиссар уже говорил с ними. Но на всякий случай..." - "They are here? Yes, yes, let me call them. I bet the Commissar has already spoken to them. But just to be sure..."
He picks up the radio that is near him, adjust the channel, and presses the button to speak. He speaks with enthusiasm
"Это ничтожная пресса Костромы. Послушайте, на корабле есть опасное магическое существо, которое может контролировать разум пони. Эти пони, контролируемые разумом, враждебны из-за магического существа..." - "This is Paltry Press of the Kostroma. Listen, there is a dangerous magical being on the ship that can mind control ponies. These mind-controlled ponies are hostile because of the magical being...."
He speaks at greater length, trying to describe the situation
He looks up towards Silver, and his face lights up, smiling.
"Они здесь? Да-да, позвольте мне их назвать. Держу пари, комиссар уже говорил с ними. Но на всякий случай..." - "They are here? Yes, yes, let me call them. I bet the Commissar has already spoken to them. But just to be sure..."
He picks up the radio that is near him, adjust the channel, and presses the button to speak. He speaks with enthusiasm
"Это ничтожная пресса Костромы. Послушайте, на корабле есть опасное магическое существо, которое может контролировать разум пони. Эти пони, контролируемые разумом, враждебны из-за магического существа..." - "This is Paltry Press of the Kostroma. Listen, there is a dangerous magical being on the ship that can mind control ponies. These mind-controlled ponies are hostile because of the magical being...."
He speaks at greater length, trying to describe the situation
"So... Does anypony have a plan to get on the ship?"
>>186032
GM, all I wanna say is I just really want to play, and everything I do is probably a really bad expression of it. However, seeing as you are actively engaged in a consequential exchange that bears being uninterrupted, I will wait for a reply to this specific message before I assume to be able to play, including not asking questions to try and push dialogue, get skill checks, or even internal monologues
GM, all I wanna say is I just really want to play, and everything I do is probably a really bad expression of it. However, seeing as you are actively engaged in a consequential exchange that bears being uninterrupted, I will wait for a reply to this specific message before I assume to be able to play, including not asking questions to try and push dialogue, get skill checks, or even internal monologues
>>186038
"Anypony wanna fill the rest of us in on what the fuck y'all just said?" Brie exclaims, to the other characters.
"Anypony wanna fill the rest of us in on what the fuck y'all just said?" Brie exclaims, to the other characters.
>>186039
"Soldiers are landing to the northwest. We are having one of their own radio a warning, but this complication means we have to move fast."
"Soldiers are landing to the northwest. We are having one of their own radio a warning, but this complication means we have to move fast."
>>186039
Silver: "I have been asking if they have any information or what have you that will help us in dealing with Traveler. To put it simply, do not fall asleep. Being close to it is also enough to cause some effect. Tin foil hats help with blocking out mind control. I have also heard that urine-soaked clothing worn on your head can do same thing, but that is pretty gross. This pony, named Paltry Press, was struggling with whether or not to do this because his tin foil hat has been destroyed. Kostroma is also where concentrations of possessed soldiers and summoned monsters are highest."
Silver: "I have been asking if they have any information or what have you that will help us in dealing with Traveler. To put it simply, do not fall asleep. Being close to it is also enough to cause some effect. Tin foil hats help with blocking out mind control. I have also heard that urine-soaked clothing worn on your head can do same thing, but that is pretty gross. This pony, named Paltry Press, was struggling with whether or not to do this because his tin foil hat has been destroyed. Kostroma is also where concentrations of possessed soldiers and summoned monsters are highest."
>>186042
Brie thinks for a moment about the wisdom of shooting the tin foil hat from earlier. Spilled milk, he decides. Very not thrilled at the notion that there will be no sleep/reprieve, Brie sighs. "It sounds like we should just sink the whole freighter then."
Brie thinks for a moment about the wisdom of shooting the tin foil hat from earlier. Spilled milk, he decides. Very not thrilled at the notion that there will be no sleep/reprieve, Brie sighs. "It sounds like we should just sink the whole freighter then."
"Our mission parameters are the 10 soldiers and the airship, but those orders are precipitated from,... 'less than adequate info'," airquotes "and any sane pony (and a few who aren't, self included) can appreciate that this is an Alicorn-level threat. We should still pursue the airship and the marines, but this Traveler strikes me as something that needs to be eliminated without delay. We have two explosives, we could sink the freighter entirely and still be able to blow up the airship if we plant the explosives right, and that assumes the airship is irreparable."
>>186042
"How should we board the ship? I could attempt to levitate there with one of my more limited spells, but I am not sure how we could bring Silver or Dust onboard."
"How should we board the ship? I could attempt to levitate there with one of my more limited spells, but I am not sure how we could bring Silver or Dust onboard."
"a freighter will be easy enough to get onboard of, especially if the weather is worstening," he holds out a hoof and looks up. "Once we're on site we're probably not going to be able to do alot of planning and discussion, so I advise we should make a set of objectives now and agree to it. I know we all have our individual motivations, but we're MAYBE the ladt chance that Equestria has against whatever this is."
"Oh, and in that our adversaries may be mind controlled, we should be careful what we say to whom from here on out. We could be 'facing' the adversary at every turn, and it's best that they think as little of us as possible," Brie finished grimly.
>>186046
Silver: "Surely they have rope, ladder, or stairs for getting aboard ship if you were to fall overboard. We can also commandeer boats that Kostroma crew used to get ashore."
Silver: "Surely they have rope, ladder, or stairs for getting aboard ship if you were to fall overboard. We can also commandeer boats that Kostroma crew used to get ashore."
>>186051
"Now now Silver, I agree with Ms. Ring. Our adversary knows we are coming, better not to try the front door first. Lets try and get closer, now that we have a seemingly specific destination. There may be opportunities to the landscape. "
And in that it would (hopefully) be getting later in the day, Brie's ability to exploit shadows deepens
"Now now Silver, I agree with Ms. Ring. Our adversary knows we are coming, better not to try the front door first. Lets try and get closer, now that we have a seemingly specific destination. There may be opportunities to the landscape. "
And in that it would (hopefully) be getting later in the day, Brie's ability to exploit shadows deepens
I'm free today.
Sorry, I'm late you guys. Car trouble.
>>185705
Vir walked up to the desk and leans in to inspect the creatures wings up close. Then she whispers into the batpony's ear, "Have you accepted Princess Luna as your personal Lady and Savior?"
>>185705
Vir walked up to the desk and leans in to inspect the creatures wings up close. Then she whispers into the batpony's ear, "Have you accepted Princess Luna as your personal Lady and Savior?"
Brie rummages in his pouches and pulls out a sheet of parchment paper, laying it out on a nearby flat surface.
"A docked vessel will have a number of infiltration points, depending on the size of the inbound group," He pulls out a kanji pen and sketches a rough schematic of the ship, with reference lines for the dock. "A sigular pony and SOMETIMES a small group," he pauses, as through recalling an incident, "Can gain entry from the anchor-chain. Theyre surprisingly easy to climb if you can be quiet," he draws a dotted line nearabouts where standard anchor lines tend to run.
"For Cavaliere, Miss Ring, and myself, an overhead arial entrance gains the maximum surprise, but ultimately the strategy will depend on a closer view of their operational layout. Let us hope that strange mind-control monsters aren't up to milspec and tactics. And speaking of tactics, it may be better if I stay on land and try to maintain cover, rather than flying overhead, at least until dusk. I will lose the vantage of overhead which was never given a bonus anyway Xp and it will avoid any instances of predetection."
"A docked vessel will have a number of infiltration points, depending on the size of the inbound group," He pulls out a kanji pen and sketches a rough schematic of the ship, with reference lines for the dock. "A sigular pony and SOMETIMES a small group," he pauses, as through recalling an incident, "Can gain entry from the anchor-chain. Theyre surprisingly easy to climb if you can be quiet," he draws a dotted line nearabouts where standard anchor lines tend to run.
"For Cavaliere, Miss Ring, and myself, an overhead arial entrance gains the maximum surprise, but ultimately the strategy will depend on a closer view of their operational layout. Let us hope that strange mind-control monsters aren't up to milspec and tactics. And speaking of tactics, it may be better if I stay on land and try to maintain cover, rather than flying overhead, at least until dusk. I will lose the vantage of overhead which was never given a bonus anyway Xp and it will avoid any instances of predetection."
Two radios turn on and broadcast the same message. This is the radio in Paltry Presses’ hoof, but also the radio in Silver Sword’s possession. They broadcast the same, simultaneous message in a firm, masculine voice:
“Внимание — всем коротковолновым каналам: этот остров теперь находится под командованием Агентства военной разведки.”
Всему личному составу Костромы приказано немедленно явиться в Северную бухту для допроса.”
“Attention - All Shortwave Channels: This island is now under the command of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
All Kostroma personnel are ordered to immediately report to the North Bay for questioning.“
“Внимание — всем коротковолновым каналам: этот остров теперь находится под командованием Агентства военной разведки.”
Всему личному составу Костромы приказано немедленно явиться в Северную бухту для допроса.”
“Attention - All Shortwave Channels: This island is now under the command of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
All Kostroma personnel are ordered to immediately report to the North Bay for questioning.“
>>186061
Can Brie roll a sense motive check on the recording? Like, did it SOUND normal and legit. Or was it "off"?
Can Brie roll a sense motive check on the recording? Like, did it SOUND normal and legit. Or was it "off"?
>>186064
In the most severe cases, mind controlled ponies have been mustering or incoherent, and even in the better cases, like these two surviving sailors, there is trembling in their voices, as if they are suffering from the early stages of exposure. The voice on the radio does not sound like that. It sounds like a normal pony speaking in a commanding tone, or even making a threat.
In the most severe cases, mind controlled ponies have been mustering or incoherent, and even in the better cases, like these two surviving sailors, there is trembling in their voices, as if they are suffering from the early stages of exposure. The voice on the radio does not sound like that. It sounds like a normal pony speaking in a commanding tone, or even making a threat.
>>186061
Posey groans at the message
"Oh, company in contested territory. Just what we needed... Let us be swift."
Posey groans at the message
"Oh, company in contested territory. Just what we needed... Let us be swift."
In this case, if Garv were to verbally reference that he was trying to recall or grasp something, he could describe it and Rosey could assist his skill check
>>186074
This theme obscures text colors too much. Let's assume that Silver translates the messages.
"Defense Intelligence Agency? Something like that would be involved in this. What is it they do?"
This theme obscures text colors too much. Let's assume that Silver translates the messages.
"Defense Intelligence Agency? Something like that would be involved in this. What is it they do?"
>>186061
"It may be beneficial to wait and see if any of the sailors ready to the broadcast. We may be able to use any movements as cover to approach."
"It may be beneficial to wait and see if any of the sailors ready to the broadcast. We may be able to use any movements as cover to approach."
>>186072
>>186073
This seems like the kind of thing that Cavaliere should know and Posey shouldn’t, but Garv rolled low and Posey didn’t… I don’t know. Anyways.
The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
>>186073
This seems like the kind of thing that Cavaliere should know and Posey shouldn’t, but Garv rolled low and Posey didn’t… I don’t know. Anyways.
The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
>>186080
Posey is a spy tasked with infiltration: she should ideally be equipped with this sort of information... but maybe her masters weren't very helpful of thoughtful in equipping her for her mission (she entered the game with almost no equipment, afterall), since she's just another expendable thrall.
>The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
"Those are special forces of Stalliongrad, likely coming in response to what they suspect is a mutiny involving a powerful magical object potentially falling into the hands of the enemy. You can expect the members to be formidable and well equipped, and they will not be easy to negotiate with if we meet them face to face."
She pauses
"On one hand, if we ignore everything, they might resolve the issue with the Traveller for us... But that will not contribute to my practice. On the other hand, if they are spooked enough, they may call for backup to considered the entire island, backup that may just as well fall under the dominion of the Traveller, not to mention make it difficult for us to escape."
[Read more] Posey is a spy tasked with infiltration: she should ideally be equipped with this sort of information... but maybe her masters weren't very helpful of thoughtful in equipping her for her mission (she entered the game with almost no equipment, afterall), since she's just another expendable thrall.
>The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
"Those are special forces of Stalliongrad, likely coming in response to what they suspect is a mutiny involving a powerful magical object potentially falling into the hands of the enemy. You can expect the members to be formidable and well equipped, and they will not be easy to negotiate with if we meet them face to face."
She pauses
"On one hand, if we ignore everything, they might resolve the issue with the Traveller for us... But that will not contribute to my practice. On the other hand, if they are spooked enough, they may call for backup to considered the entire island, backup that may just as well fall under the dominion of the Traveller, not to mention make it difficult for us to escape."
>>186080
>>186081
"I hope you'll pardon the direct address, but I agree. The problem is, skilled and trained as these shock-ponies are likely to be, they are not prepared for the kknd of," he waves his hooves around, momentarily unable to articulate, "fuckery that we find ourself,... VERY underbidded on the contract, lets just say."
>>186081
"I hope you'll pardon the direct address, but I agree. The problem is, skilled and trained as these shock-ponies are likely to be, they are not prepared for the kknd of," he waves his hooves around, momentarily unable to articulate, "fuckery that we find ourself,... VERY underbidded on the contract, lets just say."
>>186081
>>186082
"If they become aware of our presence then we can expect them to attempt to blockade the island. If we avoid them, there's a greater danger of them either being successful and bringing their Fellow Traveler to the mainland, or being unsuccessful and giving him a company's strength of slaves."
>>186082
"If they become aware of our presence then we can expect them to attempt to blockade the island. If we avoid them, there's a greater danger of them either being successful and bringing their Fellow Traveler to the mainland, or being unsuccessful and giving him a company's strength of slaves."
>>186082
This phrasing was intended to imply that killing "shock troops" and "commandos" is what Brie has a reputation for, and what he specifically expected this mission to involve
This phrasing was intended to imply that killing "shock troops" and "commandos" is what Brie has a reputation for, and what he specifically expected this mission to involve
>>186083
Yes, but they also dont have "The Traveler" yet. We need to get there and end that shit, imo
Yes, but they also dont have "The Traveler" yet. We need to get there and end that shit, imo
>>186085
All we need to do is figure out what the Kostroma survivors and the griffons should do, and we should be good to proceed. Depending on how long it takes to clear the Kostroma, the commie glowies might reach the village before we can return. This makes me not want to leave the griffons here, but it also wouldn't be safe for them on the Kostroma.
All we need to do is figure out what the Kostroma survivors and the griffons should do, and we should be good to proceed. Depending on how long it takes to clear the Kostroma, the commie glowies might reach the village before we can return. This makes me not want to leave the griffons here, but it also wouldn't be safe for them on the Kostroma.
>>186086
>All we need to do is clear the survivors
I have several points of contention, in character and out, but Im VERY okay with making survivors the priority
>All we need to do is clear the survivors
I have several points of contention, in character and out, but Im VERY okay with making survivors the priority
>>186087
Sorry. Follow up, Brie thinks killing the Traveler is the best method to ensure the greatest survivor count. Assassination-style, cut the head off and release the thralls.
Sorry. Follow up, Brie thinks killing the Traveler is the best method to ensure the greatest survivor count. Assassination-style, cut the head off and release the thralls.
Fuck! I typed out five paragraphs and accidentally refreshed the page
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>>186093
Kira gulps, and her ears fold down. "Won't that also make our, uh...other task more difficult as well?"
Kira gulps, and her ears fold down. "Won't that also make our, uh...other task more difficult as well?"
>>186094
Cavaliere nods. "Much more difficult. We cannot allow them to find what we're looking for, which is why we need to be fast."
Cavaliere nods. "Much more difficult. We cannot allow them to find what we're looking for, which is why we need to be fast."
>>186095
In that Garv has seen the ship, the party could maybe venture closer to? That seemed to be the safest/most useful course of action
In that Garv has seen the ship, the party could maybe venture closer to? That seemed to be the safest/most useful course of action
>>186059
Kek.
The bat pony looks up at Vir with her icey blue eyes, pulls her wings together, stands up, and walks to the left side of her desk (her right) opposite of Vir, walks to the door, and pokes her head out to her right. She says
"Hey! Daisy! I said stop sending these religious cooks to me. This is the second time you've done this in less than two months. Yeah, I know, that griffin who was on and on about cults and stuff was invited by Sea Breaze, but still, there was that 'non-affiliated' harmonist you sent in just before Hearthswarming. Don't think I don't remember that. He was weird. This one is some kind of Nightmare Moon worshiper or something." She sighs exasperatedly. "No I'm not a 'Nightmare Moon Worshiper' and I'm not here for chit chat. No, I don't need to socialize more at the group parties. I skipped the Hearthswarming party because that's not my kind of thing! Look, you try making friends in a new city at 7 AM when everyone else is working."
Anyways, enough of her yapping. Vir is here for wings. When she pokes her head out of the door she turns her back to Vir leaving her wings vulnerable. They are thin, soft, and covered in velvet. They may even be transluscent. I mean, Vir thinks she can see a few blood veins. She can certainly see every bony finger in the wings. Look, I'm not saying that she should rub the bat wings, I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
>>186089
Awwww
[Read more] Kek.
The bat pony looks up at Vir with her icey blue eyes, pulls her wings together, stands up, and walks to the left side of her desk (her right) opposite of Vir, walks to the door, and pokes her head out to her right. She says
"Hey! Daisy! I said stop sending these religious cooks to me. This is the second time you've done this in less than two months. Yeah, I know, that griffin who was on and on about cults and stuff was invited by Sea Breaze, but still, there was that 'non-affiliated' harmonist you sent in just before Hearthswarming. Don't think I don't remember that. He was weird. This one is some kind of Nightmare Moon worshiper or something." She sighs exasperatedly. "No I'm not a 'Nightmare Moon Worshiper' and I'm not here for chit chat. No, I don't need to socialize more at the group parties. I skipped the Hearthswarming party because that's not my kind of thing! Look, you try making friends in a new city at 7 AM when everyone else is working."
Anyways, enough of her yapping. Vir is here for wings. When she pokes her head out of the door she turns her back to Vir leaving her wings vulnerable. They are thin, soft, and covered in velvet. They may even be transluscent. I mean, Vir thinks she can see a few blood veins. She can certainly see every bony finger in the wings. Look, I'm not saying that she should rub the bat wings, I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
>>186089
Awwww
>>186097
>I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
Agreed. She is practically bending over and presenting. Ask any lawyer and they would say that she's given consent.
Judge Judy would rule in my favor. "So you did leave you wing unguarded as a cute bap?" "Yes, ma'am."
Vir sees that the bap is agitated and remembers how much Pew Seat loved having her wings preened. She tilts her head. It doesn't look all that different. She bends down and take a bite on the wing. Hoping, her touch can ease any suffering. ^^
>I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
Agreed. She is practically bending over and presenting. Ask any lawyer and they would say that she's given consent.
Judge Judy would rule in my favor. "So you did leave you wing unguarded as a cute bap?" "Yes, ma'am."
Vir sees that the bap is agitated and remembers how much Pew Seat loved having her wings preened. She tilts her head. It doesn't look all that different. She bends down and take a bite on the wing. Hoping, her touch can ease any suffering. ^^
>>186083
"For any other military, I would believe that special forces would be capable enough to not be so easily dominated by such entities... but this day and age you really cannot be sure at all. Militaries have begun to value capital over individual competence."
She looks towards the ship
"That would mean that we have no choice but to solve the problem ourselves before they try to... For free..."
She puts her chin up
"Very well then. My masters always told me that the heat of battle and extreme danger are the keys to expanding one's powers. I wonder how much my own powers will grow after this."
She grits her teeth and gives a bit of a manic grin
"For any other military, I would believe that special forces would be capable enough to not be so easily dominated by such entities... but this day and age you really cannot be sure at all. Militaries have begun to value capital over individual competence."
She looks towards the ship
"That would mean that we have no choice but to solve the problem ourselves before they try to... For free..."
She puts her chin up
"Very well then. My masters always told me that the heat of battle and extreme danger are the keys to expanding one's powers. I wonder how much my own powers will grow after this."
She grits her teeth and gives a bit of a manic grin
>>186097
If it isnt into combat, Brie is ready to advance ON the ship, closer, from which to strategize. If necessary to specify, maintaining a 5' equal distance from Kubana and the formost of the following members at another 5', so the lead members would be within a 5' step full attack from anyone who attacked another.
If it isnt into combat, Brie is ready to advance ON the ship, closer, from which to strategize. If necessary to specify, maintaining a 5' equal distance from Kubana and the formost of the following members at another 5', so the lead members would be within a 5' step full attack from anyone who attacked another.
>>186104
"Communists do not have any money. It is worth considering thought." Posey says, as she trots closer to the ship
"Communists do not have any money. It is worth considering thought." Posey says, as she trots closer to the ship
>>186105
Kira has a thought: "Hey...so, I know this is probably a bad idea, but...I feel like I should split off from the group to find those missing ponies. I can track them and keep them from being found by the others, and I can even make sure that all of our mission objectives are completed while you guys fight the Traveler. I'm not a very good warrior...but I am pretty good at tracking."
Kira has a thought: "Hey...so, I know this is probably a bad idea, but...I feel like I should split off from the group to find those missing ponies. I can track them and keep them from being found by the others, and I can even make sure that all of our mission objectives are completed while you guys fight the Traveler. I'm not a very good warrior...but I am pretty good at tracking."
>>186106
"I do not agree with splitting up. If you insist on finding the marines first, the rest of us should join you."
"I do not agree with splitting up. If you insist on finding the marines first, the rest of us should join you."
>>186107
Kira: "Well, I know how important dealing with the Traveler is, but...what if the commies find them while they're searching the island, or the crashed airship? Wouldn't we fail our primary mission objectives? Even if we do manage to deal with the Traveler, I don't think Clear Water and the ponies who sent us here would be very happy."
Kira: "Well, I know how important dealing with the Traveler is, but...what if the commies find them while they're searching the island, or the crashed airship? Wouldn't we fail our primary mission objectives? Even if we do manage to deal with the Traveler, I don't think Clear Water and the ponies who sent us here would be very happy."
>>186108
"That is a good point. We might be better off locating the Marines first."
She pauses
"That being said, we still do not know where they are..."
"That is a good point. We might be better off locating the Marines first."
She pauses
"That being said, we still do not know where they are..."
>>186109
Kira suddenly smiles, and straightens up proudly with her pony half's chest puffed out. "Well, isn't that why you brought me along? I'm a great tracker, and I could find those missing marines as easy as one-two-three!"
Kira suddenly smiles, and straightens up proudly with her pony half's chest puffed out. "Well, isn't that why you brought me along? I'm a great tracker, and I could find those missing marines as easy as one-two-three!"
>>186106
I have 3 comments, the first 2 ooc:
1. I agree with Posey, splitting the party is generally a bad idea, for a variety of reasons I'll be happy to elaborate on
2. Why not? I would assume you have somrthing in mind with GM, and having Kira separate from the group would enable the accomplishment of mission objectives in a more timely manner. I can envision a number of scenarios WITHOUT knowing what GM has planned, so if he's okay with it, I am.
3.
"I'm inclined to agree with Miss Ring. It is one thing when you have a group supporting you, but in isolation you could get overwhelmed very quickly. Or worse, yiu could end up coming back to fight us under control of something worse. We've only just met, but if you want my advice, it's to stick together."
I have 3 comments, the first 2 ooc:
1. I agree with Posey, splitting the party is generally a bad idea, for a variety of reasons I'll be happy to elaborate on
2. Why not? I would assume you have somrthing in mind with GM, and having Kira separate from the group would enable the accomplishment of mission objectives in a more timely manner. I can envision a number of scenarios WITHOUT knowing what GM has planned, so if he's okay with it, I am.
3.
"I'm inclined to agree with Miss Ring. It is one thing when you have a group supporting you, but in isolation you could get overwhelmed very quickly. Or worse, yiu could end up coming back to fight us under control of something worse. We've only just met, but if you want my advice, it's to stick together."
>>186082
Mala speaks
"But they are the enemy, right? Do we care if this uh, the Traveller is good at fighting them? Wouldn't it be a good thing if they fought each other instead of us?"
>>186099
"Why should we do anything at all for free?I thought we here because we told someone we'd retrieve a few ponies in particular from a blimp? Power doesn't mean much if you're both dead and broke.
Mala speaks
"But they are the enemy, right? Do we care if this uh, the Traveller is good at fighting them? Wouldn't it be a good thing if they fought each other instead of us?"
>>186099
"Why should we do anything at all for free?I thought we here because we told someone we'd retrieve a few ponies in particular from a blimp? Power doesn't mean much if you're both dead and broke.
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