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| Topic Started: Oct 19 2010, 04:13 PM (1,690 Views) | |
| Comrade Queen | Oct 9 2011, 06:08 PM Post #26 |
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"How soon will it be completed?" Lilya asked as she stepped up to Oskari Pihlavisto's side. The engineer turned to look at her and smiled before holding up his personal ratchet triumphantly. "It is almost finished, Lilya! My team and I just need to make a few more adjustments, but all the major graft and repairwork has been finished. This old Dominion monstrosity will walk again and woe to the loyalist soldier that gets in its way." "That's good, Oskari, because we've just received word from one of our cells that the Russians have entered the fight to help Lutenktzi's government. Should we be able to stand a chance against the armed forces of two countries, we need this weapon ready to move to the next stage of our operation. Yshurak has lived for too long under the grasp of these authoritarian bastards, and we can't fail now while we're still getting ahead." "Of course, Lilya, I'll make sure my team's efforts to finish the Demonspider are doubled." "Good, Oskari, keep up the good work." She patted him on the shoulder and walked away. |
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| NRE | Oct 22 2011, 07:29 PM Post #27 |
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The Russians continued to increase air patrols over the North initially, mostly for surveillance. The enemy was crafty and while the Russians had a small success in catching a few small convoys on the back roads of the northern country, these were minor blows against the enemy it seems and the Russians themselves were mostly interested in using the air advantage to survey the region and hopefully discover more concentrated centers of rebel activity. On the ground, Russian troops in BTR-90 Armored Personnel Carriers were traveling through the southern countryside and moving northward, hoping to hint the so-called "border" hard and making their presence felt. Along with about 5,000 initial troops also came around 15 BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. It was a relatively light deployment of Russian forces, a force that was designed to gauge the actual necessity of Russian forces in the region. Moscow was hoping that no more than ten thousands troops would be necessary overall in this campaign against anti-communist forces. An imperial power helping communist forces....what has the world come to thought Major-General Nikolai Tovarishch. A foot soldier in the Georgian War and a recent hero of the Scandinavian affair, his exploits in Scandinavia had earned him a raise in rank to Major-General. He was hard-working soldier, the kind of man that knew for an early age he was going to make the military his career. He'd never question his drive to be a soldier until that day he failed to stop the launch of the nuclear missile that hit the Russian Empire. Indeed, he was by far his greatest failure in his career, more so in his mind than when the Russian Empire surrendered in the Georgia War. After the campaign was over, he'd returned home to Russia and spent several days reflecting on his failure. In the end however, though it was a great failure he knew he could not quit the military. Indeed, he felt that by quitting the military he would be letting the enemy win. Instead, he felt, that by continuing his service career and continuing to give his all to his country, he could make up for his mistakes and make right what he'd allowed to go wrong. The ride northward was a relatively short drive for the Russian convoy but was personally long for most of the Russian troops. It was a silent time among most of them, reflecting on themselves about their friends and family they'd left behind in Russia. The convoy came to a stop in a small town just a mile or so due south, to where the southern most border of rebel-controlled territory was located according to the communists. Still inside communist territory, the town was still a loyalist territory although there were fears some dissenters and sympathizers were among the population. A small town with a small population, the Russians felt it was ideal to setup there logistical base of command as they could keep a good eye on the small population. Communist officials had come with the Russians, to help with public relations as well as keep an eye of the Russians or at least, that's how Major-General Tovarishch felt. After all, they were imperialists and they wouldn't want them exploiting the population or worse yet, giving them something else to think about beyond Marx. The Russians would initialize the small party office in town as their base of command and after they were setup, they'd begin their initial incursion into the North. Edited by NRE, Oct 31 2011, 03:14 PM.
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| Comrade Queen | Oct 23 2011, 07:03 PM Post #28 |
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Lilya Sodderov filed through the various reports on supplies on her desk, the headphones over her ears playing a heavy bass beat as it drowned out the occasional dripping noise so common in subterranean tunnels. In fact, the bass beat was so good at drowning out most sounds, the only hint of someone coming in through her bunker office door was the sight of the doorknob turning. Hastily she grabbed one of her handguns and aimed at the door and waited. When she saw that it was one of her staff couriers, she immediately put down the weapon and placed the inventory reports to the side. "Hello, Fredriik, how can I help you?" she asked. Fredriik smiled at the informality. "We've just received a report that Russian forces are officially on Yshurakan soil. Our cell in Gyridok, which is a town on the verge of our resistance's influence, says that the Russians have set up an apparent base of operations there. They've brought a bunch of humanitarian supplies with them. Naturally they're being 'monitored' by communist overseers to ensure the Tsarists don't 'exploit' anyone, but really it's the commies that're actually exploiting. Anyone with extra information on our operations in the area is being offered extra rations and supplies while anyone else is barely given anything at all. So wonderfully 'egalitarian,' right?" Lilya nodded, steepling her fingers as she spoke in response. "More than likely as they creep further up into more sympathetic territory, they'll push this 'reward' even further in more extreme ways. Have our cells keep a watch over these humanitarian convoys. I want a sufficient number seized so we can get them to the folks that actually need the supplies. Our safe houses have a lot of desperate refugees fleeing communist 'patrols'"—the way she said that indicated that she actually meant the indiscriminate door-to-door raids conducted by the communist forces this far north that cared little over who was loyalist, neutral or rebel—"and are running short on materials for them." Fredriik nodded, scribbling the orders down on a pad he carried in one of his tunic breast pockets. "Is there anything else I need to know?" she asked, noting that the man lingered. "Yes, there is actually," he said, smiling. "Reports up here are shakey at best, but some news outlets seem to reporting that Lutenktzi was just recently hit by a mild heart attack and was hospitalized for a day. Unfortunately, of course, he survived it, but I thought it would make your day to know that karma's starting to kick him in the ass." Lilya nodded with a smirk. "Also," Fredriik continued, "with the Russians present, they've joined the communists in frequent air patrols. It's getting a wee bit harder to move around... for anyone, save communist infantry and police." "Yeah, fortunately—at least I hope—they won't be the only guys in the air for much longer," Lilya replied. "Thanks to Oskari, we have a new game-changer coming soon...." |
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| NRE | Oct 31 2011, 03:25 PM Post #29 |
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OOC: I'm going to reference RL cities/town in Finland Scy although I couldn't find Gyridok. If I'm way off just tell me and I'm make the right changes. IC: Major-General Nikolai Tovarishch looked over a map of the local region, with lines drawn by and provided by Communist officials that understood the current lay of the land in regards to areas they firmly controlled and areas that were within perceived enemy control. The Russians were currently in the small town of Gyridok. They'd been there now for a few days and the Major-General personally believed they had gotten as much information as they were going to get from the people. A soldier to the end, Toyarishch was willing to do exactly what he was ordered to do and help the Communist government. He only wished he could do it under his own terms instead of being under the constant watch and scrutiny of the Communist officials assigned to him. The officials assigned to watch over him entered the room and as usual, the Major-General greeted them warmly. Turning back to the map, he decided to explain his ideas over their next course of action. "I would like to start moving forces northward, along this highway, towards the town of Tiveriit. Its well inside the boundary and I believe we can get a better sense of the enemy's encampments as well as better information there. Once we've drained the intelligence well there, I believe we should move towards Kotuulin. I don't want to stretch ourselves too thin right away, after all, we don't entirely know what may lay beyond the boundaries and in those towns. If the government permits, I would like to get underway immediately." Edited by NRE, Nov 7 2011, 12:42 PM.
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| Comrade Queen | Nov 4 2011, 04:09 PM Post #30 |
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OOC: You can't find it because I don't use real world cities in Yshurak. Venderwelle, Ziggeridorik, Yelzii, Humberik, Jinkiraal, Gyridok; they're all made up and I'll likely make up more when they're needed. Watch me rename the cities. IC: Nodding thoughtfully as he looked over the Russian's shoulder, Into Hirvon, the commissioner assigned to manage the oversight of Russian assistance, spoke up, "Yes, Tiveriit and Kotuulin should do nicely for the next stages of our campaign. The closer we stay together, the less likely it will be for the rebels to carry out an assault on our convoys. Fortunately, I believe, the rebels have not actually seized control over any of the cities yet, so I would not expect any fighting. They seem to be limiting themselves to supply routes and bombing government buildings. "Proceed, General." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Hello, Lilya?" said the familiar voice from the phone earpiece. "Oskari, it's good to hear from you," Lilya replied. "To what do I have the pleasure?" "It's ready." Lilya gasped in delight. "Really?" "Yes, really. One of my guys is currently testing the vehicle's balance, but everything looks like it checks out. Shall I inform the commander of our combat forces to proceed with the assault on the Gritzmarov Airfield?" "Naturally, Oskari. Naturally...." |
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| NRE | Nov 7 2011, 12:50 PM Post #31 |
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With an agreed upon and cleared plan, Russian troops began packing supply trucks with both aid as well as troops. It was going to take a few hours to get from their current location to their first target, Tiveriit. The convoy they were building was of medium size, too large to go unnoticed but small enough to be well defended should they meet with some resistance on the highway. The supplies were mostly food, water, and of course blankets. After all, winter was setting in and if the rebels so intended to cast more doubt onto the government, they could go to target local power stations and plunge the far north into a cold, dark winter to sow the seeds of distrust against the communists. Major-General Nikolai Tovarishch would be staying back and direct Russian troops from the command center. Radio communication and using GPS would be key. Russian aircraft would fly constantly within the path of the convoy to keep a look out as well as provide air coverage in the event of any sort of attack. |
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| Comrade Queen | Nov 12 2011, 04:45 PM Post #32 |
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The ride to Tiveriit was uneventful as Commissioner Into Hirvon had expected. The convoy was far too large and well guarded for the rebels to sensibly attack. Half of the ride over, he almost had trouble staying awake. Little did he, his men, or the Russians know that farther north, something significant was taking place.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The attack came out from the blue. While patrols around Gritzmarov Airfield were constant, none had expected the mobility of a weapon as formidable as a Dominion Demonspider tank. It had led the charge out of a nearby sewer outlet and began spraying its destructive fire at the nearest fortifications. Rebel infantry began pouring out of the outlet to act as support for the agile weapon. Communist troops fled before it, seeking cover while tanks and ASVs daring to challenge the oncoming Demonspider's onslaught were blown to bits by its main weapon. Pleas for aid made it through the radio, but they were short lived as the rebels charged into the various buildings and hangars of the airfield to secure the area. Within an hour, the rebels had the airfield, the jets it had parked throughout and its defenses, up to and including anti-aircraft missiles, as well as the hundred or so prisoners that had surrendered. It counted as the single most largest victory that the resistance had achieved so far. With the airfield, they could actually project a serious presence within the region. |
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| NRE | Nov 27 2011, 05:44 PM Post #33 |
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Major-General Nikolai Tovarishch shook his head as reports and satellite images were relayed to him to his command post in Gyridok. The attack on the airfield overshadowed what little intelligence they'd so far collected from their activity in Tiveriit. Particularly disturbing was the suggestion that a Dominion-era Demonspider tank had been used during the act. Already the Major-General had been in contact with Russian military command, most of the staff astonished to read reports that such a relic of the past was still operational. "This may be a propaganda ploy" said one of the Russian military advisers during the video conference. "In Europe Russia and the rest of the Coalition defeated the Dominion's super tanks that were deployed. There's no way one could have been left operational and not dismantled after the war." Tovarishch wasn't as convinced as the chiefs that it was more a propaganda tool than the real deal. After all, there was still signs of the DOminion wars all throughout Europe. Tanks and other mechanized machines that littered the forests and swamps of the countryside, some that could be repaired with the proper tools and resources. Regardless, the Russians understood that they'd need more intelligence on the reinforcements and firepower of the airfield before they could proceed. Russian command dispatch a few flights of aircraft to make a couple of sweeps in and around the area of the airfield. There was little intelligence regarding the possibility that the rebels had capable pilots among their ranks. The most they were worried over was their understand and capability of operating the airfield's SAM systems. |
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| Comrade Queen | Nov 27 2011, 07:08 PM Post #34 |
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Commissioner Into Hirvon was a panicked wreck when he heard the news about the seizure of the Gritzmarov Airfield by a rebel attack involving a Demonspider tank. Unlike Major General Tovarishch's advisors; however, he knew it to be true. According to all the intelligence that Yshurak's government had on the rebels, there was nothing that they had in their possession that could have made such a seizure of such an important military fortification possible. All the rebels had were weapons and munitions from the raids they had carried out on supply routes. Even with the best of those weapons, the rebels would not have stood a chance against the trained soldiers stationed at that base unless they had some manner of extraordinary edge. And unfortunately, a Demonspider was just the kind of extraordinary edge they would need. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Demonspider was on constant patrol in the grounds surrounding the airfield, always on watch for a potential assault from Communist troops (Russian ground forces were of little concern, as reports still had them farther south). Nevertheless, the aerial forces of the Communists and Russians would be a constant threat while the rebels used the airfield to spread their influence. The rebels did fortunately have a decent number of capable pilots, many of them having been reported AWOL or MIA from the People's Air Force several years ago. Embittered by Communist rule, they had jumped at the chance of joining the Resistance. Now some of those capable airmen were flying on their own patrols, and the reports of Communist and Russian jets probing the area were relayed down to the base. A broadcast was sent to the loyalist forces and allies: "This is Maini Tykkylainen," the female voice announced. "Undoubtedly you have learned that we have seized the Gritzmarov Airfield. Come any closer, and I will assure you, we will shoot your birds down. We have full control of the jet fighters and bombers here in addition to the bases SAM systems. Furthermore, we have roughly a few hundred Communist airmen and soldiers detained as prisoners. They remain safe and alive for the time being, but if you try to stage an attack, we cannot promise their safety as you might wind up errantly firing on them yourself. Turn back, or face the full front of our fire." Somewhere on the loyalist radio, a Communist pilot cursed his displeasure. |
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| NRE | Nov 30 2011, 08:15 PM Post #35 |
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Tovarishch looked over a map of the area around the airfield, the terrain and layout of this particular part of the country. It was while looking over the map that an aide approached the Major-General and handed him a transmission from Moscow. Apparently the aircraft sent into the airfield area were forced to turn back due to the fact that the rebels apparently had hostages. It was unfortunate as it meant they were not able to get any recon on what the airfield look. Surprisingly, the Major-General was also now made aware that the rebels had skilled airmen and woman at their disposal which meant they could employ the power of the aircraft on the field. Again, this was unfortunate as it meant they could indeed project themselves much farther and defend the north from a Communist/Russian advance. Gathering some of his notes he moved from the small office afforded him and went to see Commissioner Hirvon. Knocking at the door, the Major-General was welcomed in. Tovarishch could tell that the man was deeply worried over the recent events. Knowing that he too had received word on the hostages at the airfield, most likely far before the Major-General got his own message, Toverishch took the seat offered to him. "These hostages are a problem if we're to take back the airfield Commissioner" said the Major-General plainly, although this was an obvious observation. "Does the Communist government have a protocol on hostages?" |
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| Comrade Queen | Dec 3 2011, 04:14 PM Post #36 |
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Into paced back and forth, still on edge following the trip back from Tiveriit after he had received news of Gritzmarov Airfield being seized. He stopped in his steps and turned to face the Russian officer. "Yes, yes we do," he replied. "You might remember it from the Hahklallan Civil War from nearly a year back. We entered negotiations with the rebels to see safe release of their hostages while tricking them to fall into our trap set up in Porcu. Negotiation should always be seen as a first resort when faced with the situation involving hostages. Any other action has always been determined far too risky for the lives of those who're captured." He took in a deep breath. "We'll send in a negotiator, try to listen to the more... reasonable of their demands and try to bargain for our people's release. Hopefully we can try to maneuver a trap around them like we did in Hahklallah." He paced back to his desk and set down and looked over a report. "The People's Army currently has several companies en route to the airfield. They've been ordered to maintain a safe distance as the potential presence of that Demonspider could make things extremely complicated. It's up to you if you want any of your troops to join them." |
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| NRE | Dec 9 2011, 10:50 PM Post #37 |
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"Of course" said the Major-General, "I'll send an armored battalion to give support to your troops in the event the rebels attempt any underhandedness. After all, these are anarchist we're dealing with in the opinion of the Empire, vile individuals they are indeed. The commander will report to and answer to your commander in the north as we'll follow your lead on this business. Beyond that, we'll continue our operations else where and invest more heavily in what information we can get out of the population here in the north." With that Tovarishch left the office, returning to his own and making further preparations. The battalion he'd promises would leave out about an hour later, heading straight for the heat of the situation, to link up with Communist forces already on route. After their departure the Major-General then turned back to his reports from Tiveriit of the information gather so far. A bit disappointed at what little information they had, Tovarishch got on the radio to his commander in the field there. "Sir' said the man over the radio. "I won't bore you commander, but I'm sure you've heard of our situation farther north of your location" "Aye sir" "We need information on where that Demonspider came from commander" said the Major-General. "I want our men to focus on whatever information we can get on where that thing came from." "Of course sir" "Moscow believes it was a relic from the war they were able to get running again, I'd like to confirm that. Otherwise, Moscow will want to know how in the hell that thing got up there. If we've got some black market dealers dealing in old Dominion material like that thing, then we've got bigger problems that simple rebels bothering the communist regime." "Understood Major-General, We'll see if we can't get more information out these people. If not, we'll move ahead to Kotuulin." "Understood Commander, God speed and inform me the minute you've got something" |
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| Comrade Queen | Dec 22 2011, 05:51 PM Post #38 |
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When the citizens of Tiveriit were questioned about the Demonspider, it became apparent that no one knew a damn thing about it—or if anyone did, they weren't letting themselves be known. As the Russian convoy, overseen by representatives of the Yshurakan government, followed Tovarishch's orders and went on to Kotuulin, rebel forces in a formless, scattered company shadowed the convoy, keeping their distance and remaining concealed in the frozen forests. They did not attack for now, but merely studied their enemy's present defenses before making any manner of decision. One error and they could screw up the whole operation. Further up north, the People's Army was closing in on the Gritzmarov Airfield. In time they would meet with their Russian counterparts and continue their approach to the rebel-controlled base. |
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| The Authority of the Grand Moff | Dec 22 2011, 09:49 PM Post #39 |
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OOC: I have to ask... what is a Demonspider? Is it the sort of thing that, say, a Landship might be needed to defeat...? :love: |
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| Comrade Queen | Dec 22 2011, 10:09 PM Post #40 |
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OOC: Actually I think they'd tear the landship to shreds. The first appearance of the Demonspider tank. |
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| NRE | Jan 10 2012, 10:59 AM Post #41 |
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Arriving in Kotuulin, the Russians and their Communist overseers went to work in the same manner they had in Tiveriit. The Russians, for their part, were willing to spread the good-will supplies as far within the population as they could but the Communists weren't keen on the idea. Instead supplies were withheld, used instead as leverage to anyone with any information. Problem was, no one knew anything or at least that was the story told time and time again to a Russia who questioned a citizen. Even the communists were coming up empty and the Russians were sure they were using more "advanced" interrogation tactics. It seemed as if this entire trip was going to be a waste, beyond getting some supplies to people in need. Along the perimeter of the small town, the Russians setup a watch system. It wasn't because they believed they were being follow but more a standard procedure especially since they were believed to be in hostile territory. Of course, as far as the Russian commander was concerned they were probably being followed, at least by scouts. After all, if he were a rebel captain its what he'd do to assess the enemy. Mostly in teams of two, they surrounded the town and were really only on look out. Most of the Russians took the time to take a cigarette break or talk about the women they'd so far come across in the Communist country. Two of perhaps the most talkative of these groups surrounding the city were Yuri and Nikolay. "You know what the problem is, don't you Yuri?" asked Nikolay. "With the Communists, what's that Nikolay?" "No faith Yuri and no faith means no private schools and no schools mean no cute little skirted uniforms for the women to wear. I doubt the men here have even see a woman in a skirt" The two men laughed at bit and the Yuri took another drag of his cigarette. Just then Nikolay turned his head quickly towards the wood's edge just a few feet before them. Yuri noticing his friends reaction his attention quickly turned that way, both men's riffles raised. "What is it Nikolay?" Yuri asked silently. "I heard something, in the brush just beyond those trees" "Probably just animal, wild deer or bear or something" "I'm going to check it out" Nikolay said. "Fine, fine" said Yuri, "but I radio it in first." Nikolay nodded and waited for Yuri to tell the next closest group that they were going into the woods to investigate a sound. The men approached the woods with caution, the riffles raised. |
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| Comrade Queen | Jan 17 2012, 04:59 PM Post #42 |
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"Looks like we rustled out a couple of badgers!" someone said, and before one of the Russians could turn to see who, he was shot in the head with a silenced weapon. "Yuri!" Nikolay briefly cried before he met a similar end. One of the rebel soldiers dropped the string that he was using to pull a branch that made the bush move and joined the other in dragging the bodies away. They moved as quickly as they could to change uniforms with the dead men and it came close when the radio came on. "Do you need assistance?" the voice asked in Russian, a language that most Yshurakans were fluent in along with their native Finnish. "We're outside the forest and cannot make visual contact with you, over." Hastily, one of the disguised rebels stepped into enough light to reveal the uniform he wore and waved his hand to the few assembled guards to catch their attention. He gave his verbal answer through the radio channel. "No. We're fine. All is clear." |
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| NRE | Jan 19 2012, 01:49 PM Post #43 |
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"Da, good then just keep your eyes sharp" said the man over the radio as he waved. The soldier that had come forward to see what was going on slowly walked back to their previous position. Back in town the Russians continued to see if there was any information that could be gather from the towns people but naturally they were not getting anywhere. Night would be falling soon and the Russians weren't exactly sure how hospitable the town would be to them but also weren't planning to leave until first light in the morning. Elsewhere, the Russian battalion had met up with Yshurakian soldiers and were not closing in on the airfield, stopping naturally far enough from the airfield not to tempt the demonspider to attack. The Russians were curious as to what would be their Communist host's next move. Moreover, they were curious to see the Demonspider in action though would naturally be thankful not to see it at all. Only the senior most officers in the Russian military could remember the demonspiders in action, mostly because all the others who'd seen it were dead. The Russians waited, awaiting orders and awaiting to see whether it'd be the Communist or the rebels to strike first. |
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| The Authority of the Grand Moff | Jan 19 2012, 03:23 PM Post #44 |
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OOC: Oh, I don't know about that... a Juggernaut is at least its equal, and a Dreadnought could unquestionably knock one out with one clean shot.... So, the option is there--particularly given that relations between Russian and the Sectors are pretty good right now... I don't want to mess up your guys' storyline though, so if there's no interest, I'll stop bringing it up :lol: |
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| Comrade Queen | Jan 29 2012, 05:33 PM Post #45 |
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In Kotuulin, the two rebel soldiers disguised as Russian army personnel carefully scouted out the layout of the town's defenses. Within time, they would have a detailed report for their fellows who were presently camped several miles out in the frigid forest and considering a raid to seize as much supplies as they could. The decision would be finalized when that report was to be received. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miles south of the Gritzmarov Airfield, the People's Army heartily welcomed the Russians into their midst. The commanding officer, Colonel Anton Nazilevskii, had already sent a request to the rebels in the airfield for a negotiation. Eventually, after several hours of the Russians' arrival, a transmission was finally radioed back. "Negotiation agreed to. Send only a force of a dozen men halfway to the airfield. Our own negotiators will meet you there." |
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| NRE | Feb 5 2012, 03:44 PM Post #46 |
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The agreement was passed along to the Russians, including their commander Colonel Sokolov. Having made it to the People's Army position he'd come under the command of their Colonel Nazilevskii, and while technically equals he was now his subordinate. Colonel Sokolov couldn't help but be suspicious of the rebel's intent, but he imagined his new commander was equally suspicious. Moving through the encampment he came to Colonel Nazilevskii after having heard the news. "Colonel" he said as he saluted, "Do we feel the rebels can be trusted in this negotiations? Or are we making contingency plans in case?" ----------------------------------------------------------------- In Kotuulin the rebels went unnoticed for the most part, as they slowly made patrols through the city and made notes on where Russians were set up and where the supplies were being kept. Although they were military supplies with the Russians, the bulk of the supplies was food, water, and other basic necessities for the people. It wouldn't be long before they would be finished and could quietly sneak away just as they'd arrived in the town. That is, unless they were caught before. Though perhaps one of the more strict commanders, Colonel Yermolov was the type of man who knew his troops that served under him, and knew them well. He took pride in not only knowing their faces, ranks, and numbers but also knowing them personally on some level. He felt it was what made the unit a stronger unit, and made victory more assured. Walking down the street after having oversaw the distribution of some goods to the owner of a small local cafe, the Colonel saw the two soldiers in question. Though they were down the street he had that feeling when seeing them that something was wrong. "You two there" he called out, "come here on the double." |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 5 2012, 06:49 PM Post #47 |
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Colonel Nazilevskii smiled at the question after returning the salute. It was a sort of smile one gave a person who asked if the sky was blue. "Of course, Colonel," he responded, "we would be particularly foolish if we did not. I've already arranged to place snipers throughout the area covertly. Also, I have air support on standby, so if anything hits the proverbial fan, we'll be ready to strike back immediately." He placed his hands flat on the portable desk in front of him, and leaned back in his seat. "I'll be sending Lieutenant Szorkilokiv as the leader of the negotiation team. It's not fully assigned yet, so if you have anyone you'd like to suggest who could help with these talks, now's the time to do it." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The two rebels exchanged looks with each other. "Looks like he shines," one said to the other, referring to the officer's rank pins. He pointed to the radio that his comrade was presently using. "Think he suspects something?" "Well, if he does, I'll just leave my radio on to transmit back to base camp," the other replied, placing it back on his belt and not bothering to switch it off. "If anything goes wrong, they'll hear it all." The first nodded and then both rebels walked up to the Colonel and saluted. "Sir!" both said in unison. |
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| NRE | Feb 7 2012, 01:47 PM Post #48 |
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"I am not so sure he would help in the negotiations Colonel" said Colonel Sokolov, "But I would like to seen Captain Kirilenko as a silent observer for the Kremlin's sake. He's a good fighter too, should things prove to go south when the negotiations begin. If this is fine with your sir, I'll make the arrangements at once." ------------------------------------------- Colonel Yermolov looked the two men up and down as they approached him. Their uniforms seemed in order, no button left unbuttoned and no rank pin placed in the wrong position. Still he got that unfamiliar feeling when he looked the two men in the faces. I mean sure, the Kremlin was shuffling soldiers around all the time, but the Colonel prided himself on learning every new face as they arrived. "Name, rank, and number" the Colonel said coldly to the men. The men looked at each other and then back at the Colonel. There was some pause but slowly the two men gave names, ranks, and numbers...things they easily got off the dog tags of the dead. For two individuals who had been sent to observe, remember, and report, information as serious as that was not hard for them to burn into their minds. Scratching his goatee, the Colonel knew the names were familiar, certainly men who served under him. "I thought we assigned you all to border patrol" said the Colonel with a somewhat puzzled look on his face. "Aye Colonel" said one of the men who then proceeded to tell the commander that they'd been momentarily relieved so as to requisition new magazines for their riffles as the old ones had jammed. Again the Colonel looked at the men wish some suspicion but then his face lightened. "Very well men" he said the two, "Return to your posts at once and we'll forget this whole business" The two rebels saluted, laughing no doubt in their heads at how foolish the Colonel was before walking back down the street and within the direction of their positing. |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 7 2012, 05:05 PM Post #49 |
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Accepting Colonel Sokolov's recommendation, Colonel Nazilevskii finished assigning personnel to Lieutenant Szorkilokiv's negotiation team. Within hours, everyone was ready and the team was sent northward to meet with the rebels. Unseen, carefully using the hills and scant plantlife of the tundra for cover, the team of snipers the Colonel had pooled together accompanied the negotiators. Once Lieutenant Szorkilokiv reached the area the rebels had designated, the snipers would position themselves in the best hiding places they could find while still being able to monitor the events at the summit. Nothing should go wrong.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the encounter with Colonel Yermolov, the two rebel spies finished their survey of the town and sent their report to the superiors waiting back at their camp. It was decided there, then, that an attack now to seize some of the supplies that were being "rationed" to the civilians would be advantageous. The attack would take place in the middle of the following night when most of the Russians were asleep with only a skeleton crew on guard duty. While the night guards would be the most alert, it was reasoned that the Resistance's two men on the inside would be able to help with that problem. |
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| NRE | Feb 7 2012, 08:30 PM Post #50 |
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Captain Kirilenko was thankful for the assignment although he didn't entirely trust his communist "comrades." After all he was a monarchist, pure and simple, an even in the worst of times it was difficult for him to trust a person who didn't believe in divine right or divinity at all. That said, he didn't know the rebels and for all he knew they were Dominionists. The only thing worst than a communist was a Dominionist and Captain Kirilenko would be damned if he'd let Dominionists come to power so close to his beloved Russia. So as pleasantly as he could he walked with the Communist to the meeting. _____________________________________________________________ The sun was soon setting over Kotuulin and Colonel Yermolov was discouraged. They'd been at it all day, passing out supplies and being as generally cheerful with the local populations as was humanly possible. So many children weren't going hungry tonight and yet...nothing. The Colonel nor any of the Russians or their communist overseers had been able to get a single shred of intel on the enemy. No one seemed to know anything, nothing about the rebels or where their weapons were coming from, and certainly nothing about how they got their Demon Spider. It was frustrating and as the Colonel sit for his evening meal, the Colonel knew he would not be sleeping easily tonight. |
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