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[crazysheep]

Mission 3: Operation Glass God (WARNING, IMAGE HEAVY)

Spoiler: Edit Note (click to show/hide)

Images spoilered

Thought of the Day: The Emperor giveth, The Emperor taketh away.

***

Spoiler: Research Updates (click to show/hide)

Vahlen: The science team has some preliminary findings from the xenos weapon fragments.


Vahlen: We haven't managed to reverse engineer one of their weapons yet, but some of the interns thought this might come in handy:


Shen: Unfortunately, we don't have sufficient funds to make any of those-
*alarms blare*
Bradford: Looks like multiple xenos abduction attempts in progress.
Shen: *nudges Garroth, winks* I guess we might have those funds after all, Commander Garroth.


Remuthra: Magee, Jackson, Dakka, up for a xenos hunt?
Magee, Jackson, Dakka: Prepped and ready.

***

Spoiler: Part 1: Psychic Sidekick (click to show/hide)

Bradford: As far as we can tell, there aren't any civilians left in the AO. Fire at will.
Remuthra: Terminate all xenos biosigns, got it. Squad, fan out to intercept xenos targets.


Magee: We're in position- watch out, xenos moving into far building.


Magee: I think they ran further inside the building!
Remuthra: Will shoot on sight.


Dakka: Another pair of xenos, near building.
Remuthra: Argh, can't get a clean shot here!


Remuthra: Moving up to try and flank 'em.


Dakka: Same on this flank. Jackson, I'll cover you.
Jackson: Moving.


*low psychic thrum*


*silence*
Jackson: Flanking now.


Remuthra: Hang on, lemme try and clear your sightlines.
*whoosh*
*boom*


Remuthra: Better?
Jackson: Yup. Taking the shot-
*autogun fire*
Jackson: Ugh, missed.
Dakka: Here, I'll try-


*more autogun fire*
Dakka: Two xenos down. Heads up, more incoming.

Spoiler: Part 2: A Frag for A Frag (click to show/hide)

Remuthra: Let's see if I can take you down-


*blam blam blam*
Remuthra: Nope, target still up!
Magee: Here, I'll take it down. Frag out!


*beep*
*beep*
*boom*
Magee: Xenos down.
Jackson: Dakka, stack up on the door.
Dakka: Gotcha.


Dakka: Xenos movement here!


Jackson: Shoot them on sight.
Dakka: Guns ready.


*hummmm*

Spoiler: Part 3: Two Initiates in a Store (click to show/hide)

*plasma weapon fire*
Jackson: It burns! AAAAAAAA-


*autogun fire*
*xenos squeals*


Dakka: no nO NOOO- *cowers in fright*


Remuthra: *sigh* Scouts! Compose yourselves! Ah, crap.


*hyperventilation subsides*
*plasma weapon fire*
Jackson: Ugh, too close!


*more plasma weapon fire*
Remuthra: ow oW OW-


*autocannon fire*


Remuthra: Take that, xenos scum!
Jackson: Backing off to heal up.
Dakka: Got your back.


*thrummmmm*


Dakka: ARRRGHH- DAKKA DAKKA DAKKA-


*wild autogun fire*
Jackson: Dammit, check your fire! OW OW-


*ragged breathing*
*autogun fire*

Spoiler: Part 4: Three Initiates in a Store (click to show/hide)

*xenos squeals*
Remuthra: *pained sighs*
Magee: Moving into target building.


*plasma weapon fire*
Magee: WHAT- *thud*


Dakka: They got Brother Magee! Falling back to defensive positions!


*hummmm*


*scampering*
Remuthra: Xenos in sight.
*autocannon fire*


Remuthra: Shit, missed- OW- *thud*


Dakka: No, not Remuthra too!


*more scampering*
Jackson: Shh. Get ready to shoot.


Dakka: I see one- damn xenos scum moves fast.


Dakka: I'll try and get the one outside.


Dakka: DIE XENOS SCUM-


Dakka: You're clear. Emperor be with you.
Jackson: Hope my stubber works- nope.


*plasma weapon fire*
Dakka: Taking fire here- OW OW-
*hyperventilation*


Dakka: NO NO-
*more plasma weapon fire*


*thud*
*fizzzzz*
Jackson: That was close.


Jackson: Ok, gotta do this fast.
*autogun fire*


Jackson: All xenos biosigns cleared. Big Sky, I'll need your help to pick up our dead.

Spoiler: Debrief Report (click to show/hide)

That was bad, period. Frankly, I should have remembered that the smaller store wasn't clear before sending Bridger in. Also, it seems walls don't block sightlines as much as I thought they would, so no more sending rookies to pistol whip xenos into submission.

Anyway, Altasian and Aseaheru, you guys are in luck. The newest batch of volunteers include a Canadian and a Russian. Your soldiers will be unveiled in the next update.

EDIT: Altasian, could you use the following signup sheet to customise your character?

Spoiler: Signup sheet (click to show/hide)

Name: <firstname> <preferred nickname> <lastname>
Gender: Any/Female/Male
Appearance (optional): <whatever styles XCOM supports, otherwise I will default to whatever your soldier Space Marine was rolled as>

Preferred class: Any/Assault/Heavy/Sniper/Support
Preferred weapon:
Preferred equipment:
Preferred tactics: <Word or phrase best describing character's behaviour on a mission. You may change this as the game progresses.>

Your choice of tactics will determine how I play your character during missions. For example, if you choose to make your character overconfident, then I may get him/her to take low percentage shots, or stay in low cover even with multiple xenos threats nearby.

EDIT 2: EnigmaticHat, you'll be added to the active roster in the next update too.

[darkpaladin109]

Dammit. Here's the new character then.
Name: "Super" Mario
Gender: Male
Appearance (optional): Fat with a black mustache

Preferred class: Assault
Preferred weapon: Anything that has special effects, rifles
Preferred equipment: Grenade
Preferred tactics: Careful

[Aseaheru]

Woo! New trooper!

[HissinhWalnuts]

Name: James "Repetition: Magee ( Ok who got him out of the morgue and revived him?)
Gender: Male
Appearance: Helmet thingy that you can get from the soldier customization.

Preferred class: He's apathetic at most things from being dead for a while.
Preferred weapon: ^
Preferred equipment: ^
Preferred tactics: Try's to kill as many xenos without being hit.

[Remuthra]

Name: Old Man "Gnomies" Henderson
Class: Assault
Weapon: Shotgun
Equipment: Nanovest
Tactics?: CHARGE!

[mastahcheese]

Holy cow, I'm alive! IT'S BAZOOKA TIME, B&^%HES!

[Remuthra]

Also,

NUUUUU NOT BRIDGER!

[crazysheep]

Spoiler: New Volunteers (click to show/hide)

Rk Everett Owen (Aseaheru)


Rk Altasian Smirnov (Altasian)


Rk "Honest" Abe Lincoln (EnigmaticHat)


Rk "Super" Mario Schulz (darkpaladin)

walnut, I'll try and get Magee revived soon. Until then, your soldier and Remuthra's will be on the waitlist.

[crazysheep]

Mission 4: Operation Crystal Dirge

Spoiler: Major Edit Note (click to show/hide)

Content spoilered due to heavy image content

Deathwatch Librarian Garroth's log, recording #002

It has been tough, adjusting to a different temporal position. Morale has been low ever since we arrived in this millenium, and is getting worse with every initiate who falls in battle. While I am trying my best to keep everyone true to the light of the Emperor, I am no Chaplain.

***

Spoiler: New mission! (click to show/hide)

Bradford: Urgent summons from the Council, Commander.


Shadowy Council Spokesperson: Commander. We need your team to escort our scientist out from this remote observatory. His data could be vital to XCOM's efforts.
Garroth: Ah, a perfect opportunity for our initiates to prove themselves. Initiate Owen will have nominal command for this mission.Get ready. Bradford will brief you on your way in.


Bradford: You'll be looking for a Dr Marazuki. Once you get to him, clear a path for him to the Skyranger. We expect the xenos to retaliate, so watch your backs out there.

***

Spoiler: Part 1: House Call (click to show/hide)

Owen: We've reached Marazuki. Preparing for exfil now.


Owen: Squad, fan out and cover possible entrances. Doctor, keep your head down when the bullets start flying.


Abe: Xenos jumping down outside!
Nichols: Coordinate fire.
*simultaneous autogun fire*
Abe: Xenos down.


Owen: Think I saw something move outside. Keep the doors covered.


Mario: Door leading to storage compartment here. Looks like some sort of goods bay- yup, there's a door leading outside. Coast is clear for now.


Abe: Mario, take point. I'll cover you.


Mario: Found one- That nearly blistered me!


Abe: Doctor, stay behind me while I clear the way. Mario, got your six.


Owen: Getting to higher ground- xenos spotted, they've got a bead on me!


Nichols: Gonna see if I can flank those xenos there.


*muffled thump*
Abe: WHERE DID YOU COME FROM?!

Spoiler: Part 2: Flank's Constant (click to show/hide)

*autogun fire*


Abe: One less xenos scum.
Mario: Clearing threats out.
*more autogun fire*


Mario: Xenos down.
Owen: Can't get a clean shot off, providing cover fire instead.


*plasma weapon fire*
Owen: That was too close.


Abe: Doctor, over here. Get into this truck.


Nichols: Getting into flanking position.


Nichols: I see the target. Taking the shot-
*autogun fire*


Nichols: W-what xenos trickery is this?!
Mario: Gonna try and cover you there.


Owen: Clearing out closest threat-
*more autogun fire*

Spoiler: Part 3: Flank's Constant Redux (click to show/hide)

Owen: Xenos scum-
*plasma weapon fire*
Nichols: ungghhhh- *thud*


Owen: We lost one!
Abe: Doc, sit tight. I'm moving up to clear the way.
Mario: Got you covered, Abe.
Owen: I've got eyes on the xenos.


*plasma weapon fire*
Owen: Ouch, that stung-


*more plasma weapon fire*
Abe: Taking fire over here!


Owen: Firing on xenos target-


*autogun fire*
Owen: Xenos down.


Abe: Moving to new firing position. Keep me covered, guys!


Abe: Doc, make a run for that building there!
Marazuki: Oh, this is perilous-
*shatters window*


Marazuki: I see aliens moving here!
Abe: Gotcha, Doc.


*low psychic thrum*
Abe: Sweeping round, cover me!


Mario: Abe, got your back.


Abe: I see them. Taking the shot.


Abe: Multiple xenos kills confirmed.


Owen: I think I see one last xenos there. Getting into position now.


*rapid plasma weapon fire*
Owen: aaaarg- *thud*


Mario: Shit, we lost Owen!
Abe: I've got a clean shot here.
*autogun fire*


*hisssssss*
Abe: Xenos down. Main gun's dry, swapping to holdout stubber.
Mario: I'll keep an eye out for any stragglers.

Spoiler: Part 4: From the jaws of Victory... (click to show/hide)

Abe: Doc, I think you're clear! Make a run for the big plane at the end of the field!


Marazuki: I hope my legs won't quit on me- oh shit.
*plasma weapon fire*
Abe, Mario: NOOOOOOOO-
*thud*


Bradford: We lost the Doctor - code red, I repeat, code red! Abe, pull back to the evac point. Clear out all remaining xenos while you're at it.
Abe: Yessir.
Abe: Stay sharp, don't want them picking us off while we fall back.


Mario: Behind you!
Abe: I see it-


Mario: Did you see where it went?
Abe: Into the back of that transport.
Mario: Ugh, zero time. Frag out!
*beep*
*boom*
*thud*

[Aseaheru]

So... what unnamed do we have?

And may I ask that you get us more troops in a mission ASAP?

[crazysheep]

iirc we have 2 more unclaimed rookies/initiates, all ladies. I'm working on getting more volunteers (as usual).

As for getting squad size upgrades.. we'll have to see how the council rates our performance. Failing to safely extract Dr Marazuki cost us some 160+ credits, not including the cost of hiring more volunteers. And then it's likely to be 2 weeks or so after the credits come rolling in, so.. maybe in another 2 or 3 missions, we'll have that bigger squad..

EDIT: mission description already had exact credit reward >_>

[crazysheep]

Interlude:

1. So RL intrudes - I've been assigned a new project at uni which will keep me busy for the next couple of weeks or so, which means I may not update missions as frequently as I'd like to. Don't worry, I'm not killing off this LP yet - just don't expect a mission update a day

2. I've stumbled across the XCOM "init" file, and I was wondering - how would you guys feel if I changed the names of the weapons and ranks to match Warhammer 40k lore?

[Remuthra]

2. I've stumbled across the XCOM "init" file, and I was wondering - how would you guys feel if I changed the names of the weapons and ranks to match Warhammer 40k lore?

Wouldn't be the same without chainswords...

Actually, EU is quite possibly the least moddable game around. It cleans its files every time it starts to prevent cheating.

[crazysheep]

Well, all I'll be doing is changing the names, functionality remains the same. Pity about the chainswords though, unless you don't mind the blaster launcher being renamed to chainswords instead

[Hanzoku]

Chainsword launcher?

I don't mind keeping the original names in game - after all, we can all call the rifle an autogun and the machine gun a bolter without caring much what X-Com wants to call them.