Thursday, June 25, 2020

099 – The Great Escape – Part V – Weilun (Scene Ia – Aid Station – The Parking Garage – - Turn 2)

0930 07 AUG 2000, Weilun, Poland

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We took some more fire from the barrier before our team fired the rest of the guards up. Logan felt the need to be the guardian angel and braved the fire from both sides to help the civvie that got caught in the crossfire.

After the shooters put down the last of the guards, the area was strangely silent. The bad guys decided not to press the point any further.

After the first round, the medical personnel have had enough to realize that pulling back may be a good idea at this point. They have not, however, reached a breaking point and will attempt to make an orderly retreat. This will involve overwatch, smoke and attempts to recover the wounded, if possible.

There are enough opportunities for the troopers to escape over the stairwells, although it will mean them abandoning a lot of the their equipment. It won’t help them to have the equipment if they end up dead, so they will come back for it later.

Initiative Step 5

Actions:

  • Robinson will fire 5 single-shots at Experienced Polish guard #2-4 with his AKR (Modified initiative: Agl 7 – Bulk 2 = 5)

  • Griffin will fire one round from his Vz-54 at Experienced Polish guard #2-3 (Modified initiative: Agl 6 – Bulk 5 = 1)

  • Potato will fire 5 single-shots from his RPK-74 at Veteran Polish guard #2-1 (Modified initiative: Agl 4 – Bulk 5 = -1)

Aiming between his feet, from his prone position, Robinson fires off five quick shots. The range is Short.

[Fire five quick shots at Experienced Polish guard #2-4 – Asset Level 9Difficult (x1) – Target Number 9 – Roll(s): 16,12,1,13,2] – Two rounds hit.

One round hits in each of the target’s legs for a total of 11 points of damage, killing the guard.

Griffin drops to one knee and fires at the guard lying prone on the ground. The range is Short.

[Fire one quick shot at Experienced Polish guard #2-3 – Asset Level 13Difficult (x1) – Target Number 13 – Roll(s): 4] – Hit.

The round pierces the guard’s right leg, causing 13 points of damage. This is a serious wound and the guard’s initiative is reduced to 1, taking him out of the fight.

Potato fires five single shots at Veteran Polish guard #2-1. The range is Short.

[Fire five quick shots at Veteran Polish guard #2-1 – Asset Level 16Difficult (x1) – Target Number 16 – Roll(s): 4,18,9,18,1] – Three hits with two Outstanding successes.

The guard is hit in the left leg twice (7×2 = 14 + 8 = 22) and the right arm (10×2 = 20) for a total of 42, killing him.

Initiative Step 4

Actions:

  • Veteran Soviet soldier #6-1 goes into overwatch, observing the barrier to his front (Modified initiative: Agl 7 = 7)

  • Veteran Soviet Doctor #6-8 will run toward the stairwell in the Northwest corner (Modified initiative: Agl 7 = 7)

  • MAJ Edward Harris will fire three single rounds from the KPV at Experienced Polish guard #2-2, hiding behind the barrier (Modified initiative: Agl 5 – Bulk 10 = -5)

Veteran Soviet soldier #6-1 props his arm on the trunk of the wreck before him and aims his PPSh-41 toward the barrier.

Veteran Soviet Doctor #6-8 runs toward the stairwell, making his escape.

Harris fires at the guard cowering behind the barrier. The range is Short.

[Fire three quick shots at Experienced Polish guard #2-2 – Asset Level 9Difficult (x1) – Target Number 9 – Roll(s): 12,18,3] – One possible hit.

The round punches through the wreck (AV 2) and hits the soldier in the left leg for 33 points of damage, causing a serious wound and taking the soldier out of the fight.

Initiative Step 3

Actions:

  • Experienced Soviet soldier #6-2 will run for the nearest stairwell (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Experienced Soviet Nurse #6-9 will follow the doctor toward the Northwest stairwell (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • 2LT Wayne Logan will drop over the side and move toward the wounded civilian (Modified initiative: Agl 5 = 5)

  • SSG Micheal Macron will move forward and take cover behind the barrier (Modified initiative: Agl 4 = 4)

Experienced Soviet soldier #6-2 rams the door with his shoulder, escaping into the stairwell.

Experienced Soviet Nurse #6-9 runs after the doctor, looking to save herself.

Logan drops over the side of Can-Can, his doctor’s bag in hand, and runs toward the civilian on the ground. He begins to administer first aid.

Macron steps over the civilian cowering on the ground and the body of the soldier, kicking the weapon away, before taking cover behind the barrier.

Initiative Step 1

Actions:

  • Novice Soviet soldier #6-3 will escape using the stairwell (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet soldier #6-4 will follow Experienced Soviet soldier #6-2 into the stairwell (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet soldier #6-5 will remain prone and observe the opening to the garage (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet soldier #6-6 will remain prone behind the M60 and observe the opening to the garage (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet Medic #6-10 will throw a smoke grenade toward the barrier. (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet Medic #6-11 will run toward the Northwest stairwell (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet Stretcher Bearer #6-12 will throw a smoke grenade toward the barrier (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • Novice Soviet Stretcher Bearer #6-13 will escape using the stairwell (Modified initiative: Agl 6 = 6)

  • SPC Walerian ‚Wally‘ Losinski will start the engine and prepare to move out (Modified initiative: Agl 5 = 5)

  • AGT Sukhikh Klara (Klasha) Kirillovna is still currently stunned and will take no action

Novice Soviet soldier #6-3 will runs through the stairwell, escaping to the surface.

Novice Soviet soldier #6-4 follows his comrade into the stairwell, seeking to avoid any rounds that may wander his way.

Novice Soviet soldier #6-5 goes into overwatch, watching the barrier

Novice Soviet soldier #6-6 swings the M60 toward the barrier, looking through the sights for any sign of movement or anyone trying to cross the barrier.

Novice Soviet Medic #6-10 throws a smoke grenade toward the barrier. The Range is Effective.

[Throw smoke grenade – Asset Level 9Difficult (x1) – Target Number 9 – Roll(s): 14] – Miss. The grenade deviates.

The grenades lands 10m to the left after bouncing off a hanging pipe.

Novice Soviet Medic #6-11 will runs toward the Northwest stairwell.

Novice Soviet Stretcher Bearer #6-12 throws another smoke grenade toward the barrier. The range is Effective.

[Throw smoke grenade – Asset Level 9Difficult (x1) – Target Number 9 – Roll(s): 17] – Miss. The grenade deviates.

The grenade falls 3m short and sends out a small cloud of thin smoke. As there is no wind, the smoke forms a round cloud.

Novice Soviet Stretcher Bearer #6-13 escapes over the stairwell.

Wally fires up the OT-64 and prepares to move out.

At the end of the turn, the Soviet soldiers have had enough. They have 2 WIA and 3 KIA, bringing the casualty rate of 29%, resulting in a rout. They are running for the hills.


Monday, June 15, 2020

0098 – The Foxhole Commandments


In the words of Monty Python, “now for something completely different.”


The Foxhole Commandments
I.
When you think it is deep enough, go down another foot.
II.
Share what you have with your buddies.
No one knows when the beans and bullets will arrive again.
III.
When everything goes south, and it will, there is always room for one more.
Remember some day you may be the one needing a hole.
IV.
Like you, the person beside you has earned the right to wear that uniform, respect them for that.
V.
You do not have to agree with everyone but have their backs anyway.
VI.
Even if you do not like to read, be able to read the words “Front toward enemy”.
Practice those words everyday.
VII.
Weather is what happens when you live outdoors.
You are in Mother Nature’s living room, not your own.
Do not complain.
VIII.
The enemy will gas us soon enough.
They do not need your help so take that s**t outside.
IX.
When in doubt, increase your fire.
X.
Don’t be a D**k.