Fortress V - Colonel's Office

 

        Entering the main walls of the base, brings you into several security scanners and reploids, all of which are thoroughly making sure the base is at it's top security. Security and Defense personnel move back and forth through this area, between the two guard stations to either side of the opening in the wall. Within each guard station, sit at least one Reploid, checking the coming and goings of those moving in and out of this area.

 

Colonel [Normal] [RF]

 

Out <O> leads to Fortress V - Bridge.

 

Storm Owl had been in the ready room pouring over all the strategic data available on the African campaign against Wily's Robot Masters. The aerial commander has reviewed current patrol routes and locations of any recent engagements with the enemies, as well as examining the data from the last previous battles. Most importantly, the invasions against the Alpha and Delta sphere that the Fortress V took heavy part in. While the Alpha sphere had the advantage of the Masters being unaware of what the ship is capable of, Pharaoh Man's defence at the Delta Sphere was considerably greater. Storm Owl fully expects that the campaign will continue to be an uphill one, and will continue to get harder. Thus, all the planning and the reviewing.

        But finally, having absorbed an insane amount of data on the matter, Storm Owl leaves the ready room and presses the buzzer to Colonel's office. Bzzzzt! Bzzzzt!

"Enter." rumbled Colonel at the buzzer.

 

The Colonel himself was seated behind his desk, staring at his computer terminal, going through things that were rather similar to what the Owl had been.

            Funny how that works.

 

Ah, how like minded the two mechs are, mmm? Perhaps it's a good thing they have the kinder and gentler General around to keep things from getting too monotone. Storm Owl steps through the threshold into Colonel's office and pauses in order to fire off one of his perfect salutes to the Repliforce second in command. Is that a thunderclap you hear in the background? The Fortress V Captain steps up to Colonel's desk and nods in greeting. "Colonel. I was wondering if we could go over our plans for Africa. The Fortress V is ready for another invasion should you and General require it."

 

The benefits of being the second in command was that he didn't have to get up. He merely nodded to the Fortress Commander. "Of course. Barrage Raptor and Assault Kangaroo have come up with a cunning plan that I believe will work. With the Fortress's assistance...I believe our chance of victory is great."

            Colonel folded his hands in front of him on his desk, looking at Storm, his head tilted slightly. He wanted to hear his ideas.

 

Storm Owl remains standing. Were it most anyone else, one might think he's going to hurt himself standing up that straight. But not Storm Owl. The Major nods and says, "Assault showed field leadership in our defence of Convoy 47T two weeks ago. I'd be most interested to see what he has come up with on a wider, strategic scale." Storm has never seen Barrage in action as a leader, although he's aware that she's mighty good at kicking ass and taking names. "I believe we should begin moving against the remaining Wily spheres and destroy what's left of his infrastructure in Africa. I have drawn up a schedule of expanded patrol routes designed to increase our territory. As well, I am prepared to begin launching scouting missions to the remaining Spheres to gather intelligence." Of course, he's unaware of what Assault and Barrage might be planning thus far.

 

Colonel nodded once. "They propose a dual pronged assault on the Beta and Eta spheres, with Barrage leading the assault on Beta and myself leading Eta's. I believe it has a good chance of victory." He paused a moment before continuing. "With the aid of the Fortress, providing aerial cover and saturating fire, our margin of victory increases substantially." Another pause.

            "Scouting, however, would be useful."

 

Storm Owl considers the idea of two invasions at once. Typically, he begins listing off facts, "Pro: Robot Master defences would be spread twice as thin, and require additional coordination from their high command; such coordination and discipline is our strength and their weakness; a success in such a mission would destroy what is left of Wily's forces in one swoop, preventing them from fortifying their remaining sphere with all of their resources." Pause. "Con: Fortress V cannot be in two places at once, thus limiting its effect; the risk factor grows considerably, particularly for the squadron which does not have the Fortress V's cover-fire and emergency retreival system for the wounded." Storm Owl pauses again and finally sums it up. "I support this plan, Colonel. However it will require a flawless execution of our plan and solid information on the enemy fortifications." Hence Colonel's mention of scouting, no doubt.

 

"Exactly the conclusion I drew." said The Colonel. The Repliforce was up to it, he was confident of that. "If you have any suggestions of soldiers with skills appropriate to scouting, I am open to them." Reflexively, Colonel reached up and adjusted his hat. "I authorize you to choose soldiers and send them to gather information."

 

Storm Owl inclines his head and says, "I shall post a schedule as soon as it's completed." The schedule'll, of course, just be <whoever happens to be online and bored at the time>. "I'll also carry out scouting myself. What time frame should we expect before we make our move against the Eta and Beta spheres, Colonel?" he asks. "As well, Commander, I suggest we move the Fortress V back to Africa in order to better hold our interests there. Furthermore, when we eventually do make our move, the Robot Masters will not have such a huge advanced warning."

 

Colonel nodded once. "Approved. I estimate twenty-four to thirty-six hours before we commence an assault on the spheres." Time was moving quickly. "Is this acceptable? If not, we can hold off until you are able to gather sufficent intelligence."

 

Storm Owl shakes his head, "It shall be enough, Colonel." He says. Mostly, Storm just doesn't want to OOCly delay things. If an appropriate time presents itself with enough warning for folks, by all means. The Owl adds, "I shall be ensuring that the ship is ready for battle as we make the trip back to Africa. Once the details of the plan become available, Colonel, please let me know which battlesite the Fortress V will be participating in." Storm Owl wishes to drill all of his NPC crewmen on the specifics of whatever location they'll be attacking.

 

Colonel nodded again. "It will be so" Another pointed look at the Fortress Commander. "Is there anything else? If not, I have other business to take care of." Short and to the point. THat was the way of The Colonel.

 

Storm Owl is not the sort to be annoyed by curtness, believe me. He could write a book about how being overly polite is wasteful. Storm Owl shakes his head and offers up another one of his perfect salutes. Assuming that this means Storm Owl is dismissed, the Fortress Commander turns and heads back to the bridge to prepare for the trip back to Africa.

 

============================ BB Post in Progress =============================

Group:  Repliforce

Title:  FV's New Location + Scouting

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        With Colonel's approval, we have set course away from our position in the South Pacific back to Africa in order to protect our interests and ongoing military campaign there. Our destination is the Skies over Central Africa sector. We will be holding position there until otherwise noted.

 

        Furthermore, Colonel, Assault Kangaroo, and Barrage Raptor are planning another attack in Robot Master territory to destroy the Eta and Beta Robot Master defensive Spheres. The details of these plans I will leave to them to explain, but needless to say it will require considerable coordination on our part.

 

        However, Colonel and I have agreed that scouting missions must be set up in order to provide intelligence for the invasion. Therefore, I have drawn up a list of scouting assignments <see attached file scouting_assignments. As well, our patrol routes have been increased in distance in order to add to our sphere of influence and control around the Fortress V <see attached file patrol_routes>.

 

        Finally, I shall be seeing to it that the ship is prepared for another bombardment mission against the Robot Masters.

 

        Major Storm Owl, Commanding Fortress V, Skies Above Central Africa sector

 

        OOC: The patrol and scouting assignments are whatever's convenient for you. If you're looking for something to do, get on out there and harass the Robot Masters. Especially Pharaoh Man.

 

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