A Light in the black (Closed)

[Gamemaster 4000]

Operation Grizzled Protector

The New Canterlot Republic,

2nd of October, 15 NE

It has been thirty one years since the Lightbringer cleared the skies and when the new elements activated the Gardens of Equestria…
But war, war never changes. Even though the land was recovering from the war hundreds of years ago, however the inhabitants did not and the now purified country that was known as Equestria was now target a target for those who wished to reap easy resources.
But a new nation rose from the ashes to bring order to the Wastes, the New Canterlot Republic. Though like every good idea, it began to fall upon itself, corrupt and greed run rampant. Expansions were slowed by natives and other threats.
Then war came back to the wastes, a war that had not been seen for three decades, from and enemy that was thought vanquished. Thankfully, the NCR and it’s allies prevailed over the Enclave, forever breaking their power and influence.
But the war had far reaching consequences, the factories of Fillydelpia were in ruins, Thousands of NCR citizens were dead or injured and many cities were destroyed.
It did not take long for many to see the opportunities in the chaos, raiders and slaves began popping up in their lands, the NCR army became over extended dealing with the number of threats. They were slowly losing control of everything. So the NCR called for help and the Cosmic Defence Coalition sent its peacekeepers.
They were sent to secure the land and ensure all threats to the Republic were dealt with. They were to serve in the dark, as a light in the black.
They would have to face mutated horrors, resistance, forces driven by hatred and traitors in their midst. Losses would be unavoidable, especially with the enemy in the dark.
Will their mission be a success, will their deeds be remembered by the wasteland? Are they written in stone or in sand?

Spin off threads
Journals from Peacekeeping

[NeoTarakia]

October 2nd, 2060 (Tarakian Calender)
Junction City
Regional Headquarters

Tarakians were no stranger to what they were about to embark on, Tarakia was leading a joint PAMA group. The build up of smaller units and other battle groups consisting of Tarakians, Espanians and New Germans were being formed for patrols. While Infantry would play a large role, mainly armored vehicles would be the big players here, as well as other vehicles.

Tanks were loading up on their ammunition, many of them were in UCP/PKO configuration and had various set ups depending on commanders personal preference, some units were already departing for the long journey to their patrol zone that had been assigned.

En route to patrol zone

The convoy was long, 50-70 vehicles long, with many Tanks and IFVS and APCs in between in addition to the Humvees, MRAPs and other light vehicles, most of the tanks had several cases of water in the bustle racks to distribute when they got to their zone. Some Helicopters had already gone off ahead of the group an hour earlier to drop off food and water and other.

The Lead M1A4 Abrams Main Battle Tank "Blackout" would be the first one to notice any threats or anything out of the ordinary while making their way to the zone, and would ensure that everyone got to the zone in one peace. The Commander of the Tank was a young 27 year old Female First Sergeant.

Patrol Zone

Several MH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters circled the zone in a pattern and then began to make their landing, "Super 21" landed first and the cabin door slid open and Rangers emerged, the rotors were kicking up dust and other shit. One of the Rangers saw several civilians and noticed they were looking at the helicopters that had just landed. Their primary mission was humanitarian and to distribute food and water, but most of that was on the convoy still 4 hours out. The larger MH-47E Chinook was carrying most of the food and water for distribution during this op.

The Northern Lands

Most of the convoy had pulled off to the side of the road and began to st up a Forward Operating Base, only the Tanks, APCs and IFVs continued on down the road, most of the commanders were unbuttoned and sitting on the cupolas.

Blackout had pulled over to the side of the road, and Keating had watched as the rest of the tanks passed by and went into a herringbone formation, it wasn't the typical herringbone formation as there were more tanks present then usual.

Food and Water would be distributed by Lovedrive and Blackout who would pull out of the Formation later and move to the front and set up.

[New Empire of Japan]

October 2nd, 014.M42
Above Junction City

The Imperial Japanese Army's elite Ichiki Detatchment left the Immaterium safely and prepared for planetfall. The detachment had the Imperial Navy to bring them above New Canterlot Republic and also received support from the Imperial Guard in the form of the elite Ragged Edges of Raege taskforce after approval of the High Lords of Terra to send a token force. With two elite forces sent, Colonel Masayuki Tsuji expected an easy mission but Lord Commissar Raege expect a mission as hard as her previous tasks. They were also equipped with a wide variety of weaponry for the task in order to be flexible in some situations foreseen by a few quartermaster, leaving a few stock of non-standard weaponry when needed. The combined IJA and Imperial Guard forces waited in orbit for their signal to land. Accompanying them were medical staffs sent by Finland and the Levant Arab Republic.

Junction City

The Army and the Ragged Edges started their descent as the signal was given. The dropships landed and troops immediately poured out. Once everything from a dropship including vehicles and supplies were brought out they returned back to orbit so other forces can use them. With everything counted the bulk of the forces began their long march to Glyphmark while General Ichiki with his aides and bodyguards prepared to join the other commanders.

Glyphmark

The main forces arrived at Glyphmark with aerial units finding a suitable location for the forward base. With the location selected Valkyries relayed down building supplies from Junction City and Techpriests began construction of the field command and airfield.

[The United Realms Of Lords and Paradox]

October 2nd
Junction City
With Paradoxian Forces being Deployed from 9th heavy fleet they arrived at port, within Seconds of landing Command orders then to go mobile and make their way Via Titans transport to hollow shades and begin PKO as they land.A small detachment of a military liaison Captain Harkonnen is paired off to Tenpony tower. The Orders of first team to land Was to set Up Base Of operations and prepare for Rest of Group.

[The Octarian Federation]

New Canterlot Republic
October 2nd, 1 AOB; 6:46 AM

Today was the day of deployment for the Octarian Security forces. Although not a CDC member, they had an interest in the NCR; they were there to protect the Grand Duchess's daughter, with Manehattan ruins as their designated area, it would be easier. But with the large sprawling area that was Manehattan hid many threats. Luckily for them, they had a lot of support, with several naval and aerial elements including a couple of Special Operation Groups of several other nations involved in the peacekeeping operation.

Junction City
As the first Octarian transport landed, it deployed fifteen Škoda Octavias, ten X1 Light Reconnaissance jeeps, four Linda-1 VTOLs, one HL1 Magpie V/STOL Transport and One hundred and seventy-two Octarian Security officers. Soon after the first transport departed, the second larger transport arrived, it carried the rest of the Peacekeepers; which was made up of eleven Škoda Octavias, ten X1 LRJ's, eight Linda-1 VTOLs, two HL1 Magpie V/STOL Transports, two hundred and ninety-eight Security officers and six hundred and eighty support staff. The Federation was a lot more welcomed than the other peacekeepers due to their Equestrian population, who accounted for over twenty percent of the federation's citizenship.

There was a quick discussion over the plans with several officers, then the Forty-six vehicle convoy began it's journey towards Manehattan which was an hour away. The twelve Linda-1's and Magpies took point and reached the city half and hour earlier than the convoy.

Manehattan
The HL1's landed at the airport. Lieutenant Colonel Clinton met with the local NCR garrison's commander and the security officers began to fan out to secure the area and started forming patrols while the VTOL's began their patrol around the city. In about half an hour, the convoy would arrive and the Security force would be able to set up a base just outside of the Airport. The federation's Magpie S/VTOL transports were being refuelled.

[The AUS-NZ Oceanic Federation]

Junction City
2nd of October, 15 NE

Australian and New Zealand forces arrived next. Three convoys rolled out, two Australian and from one New Zealand. The three convoys had thirty vehicles each. They were headed to their assigned zone, Baltimare. The convoys were made up of six M1 Abrams, several ASLAVs, NZLAVs and several bushmaster PMV's.

Meanwhile at the airport two CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters, Four UH-60 blackhawks and two NH90 Medium transport helicopter took off and began their approach towards their assigned zones. They carried supplies and troops, including several squads of SASR and NZSAS. They were escorted by six Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters. While the helicopters went to their zones, several RAAF and RNZAF aircraft were left behind. A few minutes later, six F-111 Aardvarks took off from the airport; they headed towards Manehattan. There they would be refitted with anti-ship missiles. The Aardvarks were also followed by a AW109 Light utility helicopter, that carried several high ranking ADF and NZDF officers.

Batlimare
an hour later, the Helicopters carrying the SASR and NZSAS soldiers touched ground. They quickly secured the area much to the surprise of many of the local residents. About four hours later, the Australian and New Zealand convoys arrived.

[Neroth Sig Centrian]

October 2nd, 14 NE
Nhil'Karian Private Military Corporation Headquarters, Bangor
Today would mark the first day the NSC Empire participated in a CDC Peacekeeping Mission. However missions are missions, and to those of Nhil'Karian PMC nothing was more important then their objective. Nhil'Karian PMC, known in NSC as the largest IT corporation and it's research in AI technology, have amassed a massive AI based military unbeknownst to citizens. After the Executives signed the Contract of Engagement, Nhil'Karian PMC began it's route from Nox to Equestria which would prove challenging. The soldiers of Nhil'Karian entered the transport ships, The Bay housed the great Outer Haven submersible battleship and was prepared to carry it to Equestria. Everything was in order and launch would be ready in minutes, what awaited in YanHoover only time would tell.


YanHoover
At YanHoover, the soldiers prepared to set out for what would be their first mission outside of the NSC Empire. For most this would be everyday routine, for others it was the first time they've been deployed for a real mission. Excitement, fear, and pride ran through the blood of the Nhil'Karian PMC's for today they could show their strength. The Bay housing Outer Haven along with the Nhil'Karian Navy entered YanHoover. From here the Navy and Ground Troops would move towards it's zone and establish an offshore base, it was only a matter of time that Nhil'Karian and the NSC Empire could show the CDC what to them to be part of such a great alliance.

[Holy Trek]

Junction City, New Canterlot Republic

Holy Trek's transport ships and aeropods began landing in the main pad at Junction City. The city was already bedecked in a rainbow assortment of ships, vehicles, and uniforms from the various foreign nations who had also sent contingents. As the first of the aeropods landed, and the marines began to disembark, a sense of anticipation filled the air. This was a CDC operation, and while the empire was only an observer in the organization, the chance to participate in a peace-keeping operation for the purpose of upholding the Imperial motto of 'protectors of the oppressed' and aid valued allies would not be passed up.

Major General Tilon Rees walked down the ramp from the aeropod like a soldier on parade. Bedecked in a dress uniform that boasted some five medals, and coming off a furlough after his participation in the recent Cardassian War, Rees was considered highly respected among the officers of the Imperial Military. He recently appointed a rather square-jawed corporal named Ortis Atabaska to serve as his liason with the allied command. Before they left, Michael I had instructed them to follow whatever directives issued by the CDC High Command without compromising the security of the empire. Holy Trek was only an observer, but the CDC could find itself facing an opposing alliance in the future, and the security of the empire could not be allowed to be ignored, even in the name of the CDC. Rees was determined to follow his orders, and he drilled the same imperative into young Atabaska's mind as well. It was believed that Atabaska would see little if any combat, acting as Imperial liason with the CDC, and Rees felt confident his adjutant could perform his duty to the fullest.

Atabaska had never seen so many troops in one area before. Taking in all the sights around him, he came close to colliding with Rees many times. For his part, the Major-General sighed with exasperation. Once both men had cleared the area of the aeropod, and were sufficiently out of earshot of any of the troops still off-loading, Rees placed his hand on Atabaska's chest, halting him in place.

Rees - "You do know that even though we brought a naval force to participate in support capacity to ours and the CDC members' military operations, they won't be available for at least four months."

Atabaska - "Its because we have to build the prefab parts into actual ships, I know, sir."

Rees - "They'll need to stay here during that period. This is the only safe-port we have."

Rees turned to see the marines assemble into their formation, while the more resplendent knights began to disembark. Nearby, 5 of the 10 Juggernaut transport vehicles were already lined up, ready to receive their living cargo.

Rees - "My objective will be Ponyville. Protect the civilians, secure the city, guard all roads leading in, and repel all boarders. it won't be easy, seeing that we don't know what we're up against."

Atabaska - "Which is why I'll be relaying intel on the oppostion to you."

Rees - "One more thing....I expect you to cooperate with the CDC High Command, just don't compromise the security of the empire in the process, understood?"

Atabaska - "Yes sir, and if I may do so, sir, I wish you good hunting."

Rees - "Thank you. I better go join my men."

Both men saluted each other, then Rees turned back and walked to join his troops. Atabaska watched him go, feeling confident in the success of the operation.

[The Azerothian Union]

Junction City
2nd of October, 14 NE

Unlike many other states in the Peacekeeping operation, the Azerothians had two sectors hundreds of kilometres apart to patrol and guard. With New Appleloosa so close, the first Azerothian Convoy, it had ten AD-3 Light tanks with two AD-5 main battle tanks and three IO-6 MBT's left several minutes after they departed from their transports. It was shortly followed by three other convoys, mostly made up of trucks and some Armoured Personnel Carriers and Infantry Fighting Vehicles. They were followed by three Bear Transport helicopters and six Stinger attack helicopters.

Meanwhile, the second group, heading towards Fillydelpia left an hour after the first group left for New Appleloosa. Unlike the Appleloosan group, the Fillydelpian group was mostly made up of armour. This is due to the heavy gang and steel ranger presence in Fillydelpia, they were also accompanied by several Azerothian air wings, including a Mk II Wolf class Assault Gunship, two Mekkatorque class mini-assault gunships and six SU-1 Hellrasier gunships. the rest of the Azerothian air support would be based in Junction City for the next week, then they'd be transferred to Manehattan.

New Appleloosa
Twenty minutes later, the first Azerothian convoy arrived. Several IFV's began their patrol under the cover of the stinger helicopters and the third Maroon Army engineering corps began setting up a Forward Operating base.

Fillydelpia
An hour later, the Azerothian air forces arrived, ahead of the main convoy. The jets and the helicopters landed at the Fillydelpian airport, half three hours later the ground forces arrived. Like in New Appleloosa, the Maroon Army soldiers began their patrols and construction of a FOB.

[Gamemaster 4000]

Overview
The European Consortium set out to their zones, all several nations had their own convoys. They were heading to heading to Hoofington, a major spot of raider and Steel Ranger activity. As their convoys arrived, they had found out the first problem they were facing. The sewer systems were backed up and needed repairs. The EC sent several teams of engineers to fix the problem.
Meanwhile the African Conglomerate set off to their assigned zone, Shattered Hoof. Due to their lack of Air support, the conglomerate has to relay on the several other nations for their air support. As the Africans arrived, they had found Shattered hoof's protests had turned into a massive riot, there was also reports of gangers causing trouble around the complex. The Conglomerate deploys several APC's and riot officers to calm down the situation, the Gangers have yet to engage the conglomerate forces.
The OLN began their sort trip towards their patrol zone, Old Olneigh. It was more abandoned, not many people lived there save for the a few scattered settlements around the area. Most of the threats they would be facing, would be the local wildlife. But unfortunatally for them, they stumbled onto three squads of Heavily armed Steel Rangers. The first units to engage the squadrons were the aerial squadrons sent ahead of time to secure the area. Their troop transports deposited troops on the ground while Hind gunships provided support.
Equestria on the other hand sent a small token force to Old Appleloosa. As usual, the Equestrian Air force led the way. They encounted a large number of gangers near the settlement and several vertibucks broke off to engage the gangers who had been causing trouble with the local NCR patrols.

New Appleloosa
As the Union began to patrol, a small raiding group began a small attack on the town of New Appleloosa as revenge for the NCR's crackdown on raider groups. The Union along with a local NCR Patrol managed to push out the raiders with no casualties on both sides, the raiders quickly pulled out after the Union brought in an infantry fighting vehicle.

Fillydelpia
An hour after arriving in Fillydelpia, the Union encountered several heavily armed groups of scavengers picking over the Ruins of Fillydelpia. With the sudden surprise of several species caused much confusion and a three hour long fire fight. In which time ten Azerothian soldiers were injured and a Ymiron IFV was knocked out after being hit by several missiles from the scavengers. After the dust had settled and the Scavengers ran out of Ammo two of them died while nine of them were injured, the Union captured and handed the scavengers over the NCR.
A few minutes after that fire fight it was discovered that an Ursa Major was heading towards Fillydelpia it was 8 Kilometres away. Several ground attack aircraft were scrambled. Along with the Azerothian Ground attack craft, a squadron of Australian F-111H's were also taking off to destroy the Ursa. Several missile and gun runs from the Ground attack craft managed to piss it off. Not long after the F-111's arrived and dropped their payloads of 12, 1,000 KG bombs onto the target, now the Ursa was seriously injuried and pissed off. It slowed the progress, but the Ursa was still four kilometres out from Fillydelpia.

Baltimare
As the advanced Australian and New Zealand Forces landed, several NCR patrols approached them. The NZSAS and the SASR found out about the food shortages. They radioed the convoy to ensure distribution of surplus food supplies. They also sent several chinooks and blackhawks to Manehatten to pick up supplies from there.

Manehattan
About five minutes later, the Octarians encountered a medium sized slaver group in the ruins of Manehattan, Their Linda-1's engaging the group while the ground forces protected the airport. The slavers retreated into several buildings until the The Octarians could no longer track them. patrols were sent out to the surrounding communities to ward off the slaver group from taking anymore slaves.

The Northern Lands
As the Tarakians arrived the NCR arrived. Their commander wasn't that far behind. He was a very fat Unicorn. It didn't look like he could walk that well. He stayed in his staff car as his second in command began to brief the Tarakians on the current situation, currently the gangers to the North were not trying anything, the steel Rangers were quiet and the only current problem facing the North was the food shortage. The NCR commander Requested that the Tarakians turn over their food supplies to the NCR for immediate distribution.

Glyphmark
As the Japanese arrived, they found that several Zebra workers were protesting out the front of their Chem factory. New NCR laws and taxes were threatening their livelihood. The protests were peaceful and were under control by the local police.

Hollow Shades
With the lack of Paradoxian troops, the NCR easily killed several encroaching radigators that were heading towards Hollow Shades. Though there was still a large concentration of bloatsprites near the area that needed to be destroyed

Yanhoover
As the Nerothian troops arrived they found out that Yanhoover's water purification plant was suffering from several problems and causing a water shortage. While the NCR officer was briefing the Nerothians, an Enclave patrol attacked. Two Vertibucks flew in dropping off two squadrons of troops, the NCR was quickly being pushed back by the blitz.

Ponyville
Like Hollow shades, their peacekeepers had yet to arrive at their zone. Within several minutes, Ponyville was under a massive attack, by not only one foe, but two. The Steel Rangers and the Enclave had seemingly decided to attack the Hellhound sanctuary at the same time. The assault from both Highly organized and advanced organizations pushed back the NCR and the local militias fast. Both sides seemed to be avoiding each other. But several times engaged each other when they got too close to each other. Meanwhile several civilian groups who weren't fast enough to get out from the open were gunned down by Enclave and Steel Ranger personnel.
Due to the Hellhound's subterranean nature, most of them were spared from the Fury of the Enclave and the Steel Rangers, but the Steel Rangers had found a small group hiding underground. several members of the local militia protected the Civilians with their lives until the Enclave set several charged and denoted the small underground cavern, killing everyone.
To the south Applejack's Rangers chapter from Stable 2 reinforced the battered NCR and Ponyville Militia. With Applejack Ranger support, the Local defenders began holding the line for reinforcements.

[New Empire of Japan]

Glyphmark

While the Valkyries dropped construction supplies, the essential functions of the base such as a small airfield suitable for VTOLs and communications tower that can reach central command have been made operational by the accompanying Techpriest Enginseers. The bulk of the IJA observed the zebra protests but observing the competence of the local authorities the need to intervene looked unlikely. Nonetheless, the IJA taskforce will be prepared to work with the authorities if the situation goes out of control. Infantry barracks soon saw the beginning of construction to house the foot soldiers participating in the operation. The fate of the military base after the operation has been decided by IJA Command to be donated to the NCR to supplement their efforts for stability. Not forgetting their purpose, the first batch of the patrols consisting of four infantry squads were sent to patrol around town while constant eye is kept on the zebra protests. The next batch of squads prepare for their time in the patrol duty.

[The United Realms Of Lords and Paradox]

October 2nd
Hollow Shades
On the town outskirts First of paradoxians land, the Landing was marked by gunfire toward swamp creatures in the area. As others begin to land and set up camp a small 7 man heavy fire team was dispatched to help locals deal with creature detected via titans. Few Hours pass and base of Ops had been set up and was now fully operating, patrols were on the outside of shades. the team sent into the town earlier was now being debriefed by the NCR with in the town and had inform them that paradox will take over Patrolling the swamp and in time take over the town and option of rebuilding and improving.

[Neroth Sig Centrian]

YanHoover, October 2nd
The results from the Enclave attack caught Nhil'Karian PMC off guard. With 3 soldiers dead and 4 others wounded, Nhil'Karian quickly went over the briefing that was told to them by the NCR. Now called 'Operation Sea King', details of the Operation have been released.

The main objective of the Operation is take control of a water purification plant that the Enclave has been constantly attacking causing damage and resulting in widespread water shortages in YanHoover. The Operation will occur at night when the Enclave is expected to be least prepared. Soldiers already in YanHoover will rendezvous at the Museum of Hippology and breach the plant with Gekko (bipedal walking tanks) and Fenrir's (quadrupedal animal like robot) flanking the plant from the south. After the plant is taken under NSC Control, a curfew is planned to be put into place to ensure the safety of civilians. Engineers will then proceed to repair the plant and humanitarian aid will enter YanHoover from boats leaving Outer Haven. In the event of the curfew being heavily opposed Nhil'Karian said it will simply take heavy measures in Patrols by using Gekko and other AI units to keep the peace. The use of Metal Gears, a larger and more powerful version of a Gekko is still under debate. However Commander Abdi Abdul of Nhil'Karian PMC has said that as of now Metal Gears will not be used unless needed.

Soldiers already in YanHoover have begun to setup a temporary base near government buildings, and once the water purification plant is taken control of it is planned to become the new temporary base of operations for Nhil'Karian. Outer Haven is currently preparing for Operation Sea King and is currently packing humanitarian aid such as food, water and tents to YanHoover as well as planning the Operation carefully.

[NeoTarakia]

October 2nd, 2060
The Northern Lands

One of the higher ranking Tarakian Soldiers, bearing the rank of Captain looked at the NCR Commander "Yeah.. I don't think so, we'll be distributing this ourselves"

As the soldiers prepared to go out and deliver food, the New German 18th Panzer Regiment had just arrived for their patrol and would provide security to dismounted personnel delivering food, though the tanks would stay behind, the APCs would go on with the Infantry. Passing out food was probably the most easiest task the unit could have for the day, but it still had it's risks that would need to be addressed should they arise. As food was packed on the APCs and some of the lighter vehicles, the New German and Tarakian Infantry began to move out and into the city where they would set up food distribution centers in select areas or high populace areas, most of the food distributed would be Humanitarian Daily Rations - Vegetarian (HDR-V) as most of the populace of the city was Vegetarian, with about 8-9 dozen cases of regular HDR meals, along with the HDR, a 1 liter bottle of water would be given too, though this was limited to 4, 1 Liter Waters or 3, 2 Liter Waters and 6 HDR-Vs per family, families with children would be prioritized over families without children, but the soldiers would make sure everyone gets a meal, even if a resupply chopper has to come in.

With the HOPORD (Humanitarian Operation Order) clearly lined out, everyone made final checks on equipment and cases of water and HDRs, and units began to leave independently of each other to arrive at their assigned areas.

Ruins of the Republic

A small recon/scout element had broken off from their main patrol to set up near Ponyville, the Ruins of the Republic gave a very good lookout for the small unit that comprised of 2 M5A2 Bradley Armored Mortar Carriers, 1 M3A4 Calvary Fighting Vehicle and a M2A4 Bradley Sledgehammer, along with two Humvees to complete the unit. They were under orders to engage, only if spotted by hostile forces. They were also directing Artillery Fire for anyone near by who needed it.

[Holy Trek]

OOC: Sorry for late reply...had to replace laptop due to malfunctioning monitor.

IC:
Road to Ponyville

The Imperial Expeditionary Force had finally left Junction City for Ponyville, with Major General Rees at the center, defended by two Juggernauts equipped with missile-jamming systems, anti-aircraft guns, and anti-personnel cannons. They were now three days out from Ponyville, and their scouts were just approaching the outskirts. They had been instructed to issue a special code upon arriving, to insure that any friendly units would be notified and thus prevent friendly-fire. Rees was looking forward to meeting his counterpart from the NCR and assess the strength of the attackers (whoever they were).

The reports Rees received were very disturbing. Two enemy forces had simultaneously attacked the city and made significant advances before finally being checked by a reinforced NCR/Ponyville Militia force. The situation among the civilians had gotten desperate, with many trying to flee, only to be cut down by the enemy groups. Rees had only three days to formulate a plan-of-attack, but without further information, he would be leading sheep to a slaughter. He thus gave orders for the scouts to go stealth and seek out any high points from which to gather information on civilian movements, enemy advance points, and defender positions. Once these were collected, he could begin the task of providing safe-haven to the fleeing civilians and reinforcement to the defenders.

[Gamemaster 4000]

Hoofington:
After several hours, European engineers finally figured out the problems with Hoofington’s sewer system. No enemies seemed to have engaged them at this current moment.

Shattered Hoof:
The riots in shattered Hoof continued to explode in violence. The gang and the Conglomerate finally engaged each other, the gang had little chance against the Conglomerate’s armoured vehicles and troops. They quickly pulled back into the mobs of angry civilians blending in.

Old Olneigh:
The advanced squads sent ahead continued to engage the Steel Ranger patrols. With the arrival of several more helicopters carrying even more reinforcements, the Steel Rangers fell back and disappeared entirely.
With the threat gone, the OLN began setting up their base. Their rotary force continued to patrol the area to ensure the Steel Rangers were indeed gone and did it try anything else.

Old Appleloosa:
The under equipped gangers were no match for the Equestrian Vertibucks, they quickly fell to the aerial death that the Equestrian Air Force brought.
With the gangers dealt with, the Equestrian forces did not bother setting up a base outside of the town. Instead they garrisoned several government buildings. Instead of patrolling, the REA kept a watch on the city due to the attacks happening around to the other Peacekeeping forces.

New Appleloosa:
After the raiders had left New Appleloosa, the Union had little to do other than set up more of their base.

Fillydelpia:
With the scavengers taken care of and the Ursa blind and pissed off, the Union concentrated their effort on the massive bear creature. After several minutes with concentrated fire on it, the Ursa fell to the joint Union and Australian air strikes and Union and NCR artillery barrages. With the threat gone, the Union continued on with the setting up of their base.

Baltimare:
After a couple of hours, the main Australian and New Zealand convoys arrived, quickly followed by several other supply convoys. They disturbed the supplies around. Meanwhile, the RAN and RNZN had deployed their naval assets to the Baltimare port, they set out to patrol the area for pirates.

Manehattan
The dead city was now clear of any threats at the current moment and the Federation sent a squad to be stationed at Tenpony Tower. The elite squad was from the Octarian Federation’s Heir battle group. Known as Jafari's Buccaneers. They were assigned to protect the heir’s sister from any harm.

The Northernlands
With the Tarakians decision to withhold the supplies from the NCR was met with outrage by the NCR commander. The General commanded his driver to take him to his command centre which was continently located in an old Pre-war manor. Due to his size, he had to be put into a rather large wheel chair to be mobile. Two lowly NCR troopers pushed him towards the communications equipment where he contacted the NCR command about his plight.
How could the Tarakians prefer the civilians over the troopers who were protecting them. They were just setttlers who are trying to tame this barren land. They needed the food more than these suicidal folk, his poor men were just assigned to guard these misguided souls until they came back to civilisation.
After a few minutes of angrily stating his case to high command, his request to take the supplies from the Tarakians, attacking them or blocking them in anyway was denied by high command. Including President Gawd, who said it was a "Fucking terrible idea, those guys have a lot of guns."
With his request denied the General stormed off in a rage, locking himself in the bathroom for the next couple of hours...
With the NCR troops gone and the supplies being distributed, the citizenry came out. The local Equestrian population did not trust these humans, they were strange creatures to them. Most of them quickly got their rations and move on with little talking nor eye contact, there were several in the groups who seemed to study the new arrivals. It was unknown if they were threats or just random citizens who took an interest in the new strange creatures that now wandered the streets armed.
In the midsts of the frenzy to get their fill, several groups had moved into position. This new force was a threat to the Steel Rangers and they were about to test the limits of these interlopers.
Within minutes machine-gun fire, grenades, missiles and mortar shells filled the streets. Heavy machine guns and anti air rockets were fired at the Tarkian Aircraft in and attempt to prevent them from supporting the ground forces.
The tanks found themselves under heavy fire, missiles were constantly fired at them. Luckily for the tanks, most of the enemy's stockpile was made out of High Explosive warheads, more suited for taking out clusters of infantry.
Meanwhile the infantry found themselves pinned by the number of MG's the enemies brought to the fight while mortars rained down upon them. Unlike the other reports, these guys weren't targeting civilians, instead they were targeting military targets only. If a civilian got in their way, it was no loss to them.

The Ruins of the Republic
As the Tarakian scouting element reached the ruins of the Republic, the ruins was supposedly haunted by those killed by raiders who sacked the place. But those were all stories, but as they reached the road to Ponyville they encountered the Rear Guard of the Enclave attack force which was heading towards an NCR command post which was recently captured by the Steel Rangers. They had broken their truce and turned their mortars onto them. Several of the Enclave squadrons broke off to engage the Tarakian scouting element. They fired their light plasma weaponry at the Tarakian Bradley and flew around showing off their superior agility while going in for attack runs on the Tarakian vehicles.

Glyphmark:
With little progress coming from the protests, the citizens of Glyphmark decided to reconvene the next day. It was a very nice day and a lot of locals wanted to enjoy their day off. As usual the riot police disbanded and went back to the station and everything was all right. Unlike many other settlements, Glyphmark was different. It had a small army garrison while most of its internal security was handled by its police service.
The calm was not to last, the IJA’s base soon found itself under a shower of mortar fire. Soon after the mortars started, five groups of raiders moved in with support fire from machineguns, missile launchers and snipers in an attempt to keep the Japanese infantry pinned. Meanwhile several support groups fired into the skies to keep the IJN aircraft from providing their ground forces any support.
Though the attack force was not as large as the one attacking the Tarakians in the Northern Lands, nor as heavily armed or organized. The Glyphmark police force and the NCR Army garrison quickly mobilized with several police tactical teams and a squad of NCR troopers engaging a raiding group heading towards the town.

Hollow Shades:
With all the creatures dealt with and seemingly most of the Paradoxian forces outside of the town, a large group of slavers started their attack. Unlike the other attacks, the slavers had only one support group intent on keeping Paradoxian air support away from their ground forces. The support group was made up of three machine gunners and a single missile launcher.
The slavers mainly used incendiary weapons, burning out potential slaves and keeping the NCR and Paradox on their toes. This was a highly mobile force with several slaver groups spread out over the entire town. Capturing slaves and firing upon both local and foreign military units.

Yanhoover:
As the Nerothians was planning their assault and their defences, the Enclave took the opportunity to cause as much havoc as possible. Several NCR and Nerothian squads found themselves pinned down and the water purification plant was fired upon by several heavy weapons team. Meanwhile the Nerothian ships found themselves strafed by several vertibucks equipped with heavy weapons.

Ponyville:
With no reinforcements in sight, the NCR dug in. The constant bombardment from several mortars died down after the NCR retook several buildings that were previously captured, liberating several stock piles of weapons including several light 51mm mortars. With light mortar support, the local NCR radio channels exploded with soldiers calling in enemy positions. The NCR was keeping the enemy at bay while their lines were further strengthened by more Applejack Rangers from Stable 2, who were also fending off their former brethren, the Steel Rangers.
The Trekkie scouts would find the NCR forces were completely surrounded, it seemed that a pegasi, highly mobile force with plasma weaponry flanked around the NCR’s line trapping the NCR In Ponyville, it seemed that the high ground appeared to be held by the NCR with mortars firing off into the Enclave forces.
Before several scouts could make their way towards the hilltop NCR position, they were spotted and fired upon by an Enclave squad, they called in more reinforcements and the Scouts found themselves pinned. The Enclave managed not to catch one lot of scouts who managed to reach the highest point near Ponyville, the Hill with the NCR command post.
As they approached the command post, the entrenched position’s automated turrets turned towards them and began firing, the squad would be forced to take cover in a nearby ditch. Several metal figures filled into one of the base’s trench, they weren’t the red trimmed power armour of the Applejack’s Rangers, they were the Steel Rangers. Three of them had Grenade machineguns which tore up the countryside around them. The rest of the squad had a mixture of light and medium machineguns.
On the edge of Ponyville, a squad of NCR troopers were dug in, holding the flank against the large Enclave flanking force. They were supported by two MG squads on the second floor of the building. The breaking off of several squads to engage another enemy, this peaked the attention of the troopers. They called for mortar support to fire upon what they assume it was the Steel Rangers and Enclave fighting against each other, kill two birds with one stone.

Junction City:
With reports of several attacks happening across the NCR, the states from Earth put several of their ground attack craft and bombers on standby, ready for orders. Currently 6 RAAF F-111H Aardvark and 2 RF-111H Reconnaissance aircraft were on standby for fire missions. Several other ground attack aircraft were also on standby, but it would take time for them to get airborne.
Meanwhile, the Tarakians had requisitioned several artillery pieces to support the NCR in Ponyville. Three convoys of trucks and self-propelled artillery began to make their way towards Ironshod firearms, setting up several kilometres away from the Hell Hound Sanctuary with the Tarakian forces there.

OOC: This is a battle scenario, no posting before the GM posts and the 1 post = 6 hour rule no longer applies. Battle scenarios last until the GM says it’s over. You may post your moves against the foes attacking you, RP with other people and do character RP's.

Battlefield conditions:

Ponyville:
Time: 12:42 PM
Weather: Cloudy

Concurrent battles:
Yanhoover – Cloudy
Hollow shades – light rain
Glyphmark - Clear
Ruins of the Republic – Cloudy

[NeoTarakia]

The Northernlands

As shit hit the fan just outside the city, Infantry dug in and began to return fire with everything they had from Assault Rifles to MMGs and other heavy weapons, soldiers inside the city were also under heavy fire from many angles, as a Leopard 2A8+ brought their main gun to bear on a suspected enemy position, a canister round was fired and turned the area into a bunch of broken concrete and mangled rebar, Air Support was unable to relieve the Infantry and tanks because of all the rockets being fired upwards and inside the city. A Tarakian Soldier, supported by a New German Soldier, The Tarakian Soldier pulled out a M4 MAAWs, the New German Soldier shoved a canister round in "Blackblast clear!", the M4 MAAWs was fired at another enemy position in close proximity to the two soldiers "Contact, 3'O clock, in the street!" the nearby Leopard 2A8+ sent another cansister round into a target that was posing a threat to the Tarakian Soldiers who were attending to the wounded, as the fighting worsened in the city, it was evident that the enemy would not let up and air strikes were not authorized because the collateral would be too damn high "Get the goddamn mortars up!" several 81mm light mortars were set up for local fire missions. Fighting continued to get worse as a M2A4 Bradley Sledgehammer had been tracked by a high explosive rocket round and was a sitting duck, only armed with the large 45mm CTA, the commander had unbuttoned and began to engage Steel Rangers with his MDR-C 6.8, but the overwhelming fire from all sides forced him back into the turret and buttoned back up. "We need close support now!" the situation was calling for desperate measures and they needed close air support now, it was now or never "Copy, this is Vulture. We're on station and awaiting orders" As the two AH-64F Apache Guardians zoomed overhead, they started taking small arms fire "Smoke 'em" the M230 chaingun began to spit out rounds at Steel Ranger targets who were ballsy enough to fire at the Apaches, the situation on the ground seemed lost as the crew of the Bradley Sledgehammer was pulled out and the Bradley itself was sabotaged to prevent the enemy from trying to use it against the Tarakians and New Germans.

The Apache Guardian support didn't last long as they were forced off station by heavy fire from the ground "This is Vulture, it's getting too crazy, we're pulling off station, we will return with more support."

Ruins of the Republic

"Ballsy fuckers aren't they?" As the scouts returned fire, the M3A2 Heavy Machine Gun mounted on the Humvees RWS started firing, the 15.5x106mm rounds dispersed the Enclave infantry, as did the larger 30mm on the M3A4 Bradley CFV, one of the scouts pulled out a Black Widow Surface to Air Missile and fired it at one of the Enclave Vertibucks, as did another scout. "This is Fenrir, we need close air now, will mark position with smoke" as the call went out, two F/A-18F Adv. Super Hornets heard it and banked to provide support, they were loaded up with LAU-10 Rocket Pods as well as two stations for AGM-169 JCMs, "We're on station" as the Super Hornets went in for their run, they both fired their Zuni Rockets and then switched to their guns, decimating the enclave forces "Nothing should've survived that, we'll come back for another run" but they saw nothing "Should be clear, you're all good" with the threat taken care of, the Scouts set up their equipment in the Ruins of the Republic and began to look around for targets, the command post nearby had been overran by the Steel Rangers and from the reports, they were all over the area, as well as the Enclave.

Ironshod Firearms
As the M109A9s were setting up, so were the PzH-2020s and 2020Es as well as the M777A2s, the triple 7A2s were set up a couple feet in front of the Self Propelled Artillery, and behind the Self Propelled Artillery were the M270A2s and M142A1 HIMARs, the amount of Artillery here would sure be enough to change the tide of battle over in Ponyville, the NCR was dug in and desperate, the Tarakians, New Germans and Greater Espanians, along with the Aussies were prepared to give the Steel Rangers and Enclave hell in the form of 155mm HE, as well as other 155mm round types, "Oh man, we're gonna need to get some footage of this for the boys back home who won't be able to see the badassary that is just about to be sent down range". As the Soldier pulled out a HD camcorder, he looked at the gun tube of the closes M109A9 that read "Heavy Metal Thunder" and watched as the the other Paladins, PzHs as well as the towed pieces perform their final set ups.

[radio] "We got hostiles in the command post, repeat hostiles in the command posts and what looks like to be Enclave near it, fire 4 rounds mix of White Phosphorous and Excalibur"

Ruins of the Republic

[radio] "Copy, shots out"
The M8 Bradley AMOS began to fire rounds down range, as well as the two M5A1 Bradley Armored Mortar Carriers with their Dragonfire 120mm Mortars, the PERM rounds had a max effective of 17 KM, and could hit within 20 meters of their target. The M8 Bradley AMOS was just 2KM under the engagement zone, but would sure be hitting something down range, whether it be any Steel Rangers who were unlucky to be caught in the blast zone or someone else.

[radio] "Spooky is on station" the Scout looked up in the air "Copy, bunker is primary target, give it all you got, anything in it or around it, is hostile, smoke them all"

Ironshod Firearms

"Fire for Effect" The entire battery opened up, every single piece of Artillery that was present, opened up and sent one round after another down range in quick succession, they were not letting up either, the autoloader on the M109A9 was flawless as it every 3 seconds a round was down range and on target, they were mainly shooting High Explosive-Incendiary.

Ruins of the Republic
Two F-28E Tomcat II's flew overhead, one of the scouts was painting the bunker for a bombing run, as they got closer, they both released their GBU-28E Paveways and banked upward and then rolled off, the Scouts watched as the Enhanced Paveways impacted the bunker "Target hit!"

[New Empire of Japan]

Glyphmark

The IJA base was shaken by the sudden attack. As they were getting close to finishing construction a good number of them were caught off-guard. Colonel Tsuji was alarmed of the attack by a junior officer and asked for details on the armanents of the attacker. Collecting reports from pinned infantry squads with vox casters it was deduced that mortars, machine guns and rockets are used, all generally anti-infantry equipment along with anti-aircraft missiles that prevents air support. Devising a strategy, Tsuji ordered for the vehicle crew to move quickly to the Chimera APCs to rout the Raiders with heavy weapons to allow the infantry to regroup and take out the anti-aircraft platforms and what remains of their enemy in the base before going to the rest of the ctiy to destroy the remainder. The aircraft that will be free to fly will search and destroy the Raider within and out of the city but air support should be called to take the air superiority. Command was called for gunships at Glyphmark to target the attacking Raiders, providing the coordinates.

The order was passed on to the infantries to protect the Chimera crew so they can make their counter attack. Soldiers provided cover fire for the crew to make it to their vehicles, using their lasguns to distract the Raiders to take cover or distract them. When the first crew got into the Chimera the multilaser on the turret was the first to move, shooting down the enemies on the way before moving to other areas.

A patrolling squad that was away from the base were alarmed of the sudden attack and thought of making their way back to the base to give relief to their comrades. Before they go however a sergeant realised that the convoys and supply dropping Valkyries on the way will have to be warned of the attack. He used the squad's vox caster to pass the warning to one of the Valkyries on route to deliver supplies and later to the convoy so they know what to expect and assist. With the notes given the squad ran to the direction of the base to provide the needed support.

The Ragged Edges were part of the last convoy arriving to Glyphmark and received the warning ahead. Lord Commissar Raege was in a Chimera with her aide, Major Lockwood anf other guardsmen under command. The vox operator in Cadian armour received the signal from Glyphmark and adjusted to improve the voice resolution. "Ishida squad 2 to 3rd Convoy! Ishida squad 2 to 3rd Convoy!" The voice came from the caster. "We're under attack by raiders! I repeat, under attack!"
Raege walked closer to the vox caster. "This is Lord Commissar Raege of the Ragged Edges, part of the 3rd Convoy." She responded. "Give further details."
The other side was quick to answer. "It looks like the whole city is under attack but the local defender are doing well." The voice replied. "The largest attack is focused on our command post where the majority of our forces are. As the Raiders may not be aware of your presence, you may have the element of surprise while the command posts taks most of the damage. I'm going with my squad to attack the Raiders from outside their defences and I can see uses of anti-infantry machine guns, missiles and anti-aircraft. Please be careful."

The vox ended with a noise as the squad they were contacted by moved to save their comrades. The Lord Commissar adjusted her cap. "Order all men to prepare for battle." She ordered Major Lockwood. "Glyphmark is in trouble and we're going to help save it. I can see how the 'Saint of Operations' is as he bragged."

[Holy Trek]

Hoofington:
After several hours, European engineers finally figured out the problems with Hoofington’s sewer system. No enemies seemed to have engaged them at this current moment.

Shattered Hoof:
The riots in shattered Hoof continued to explode in violence. The gang and the Conglomerate finally engaged each other, the gang had little chance against the Conglomerate’s armoured vehicles and troops. They quickly pulled back into the mobs of angry civilians blending in.

Old Olneigh:
The advanced squads sent ahead continued to engage the Steel Ranger patrols. With the arrival of several more helicopters carrying even more reinforcements, the Steel Rangers fell back and disappeared entirely.
With the threat gone, the OLN began setting up their base. Their rotary force continued to patrol the area to ensure the Steel Rangers were indeed gone and did it try anything else.

Old Appleloosa:
The under equipped gangers were no match for the Equestrian Vertibucks, they quickly fell to the aerial death that the Equestrian Air Force brought.
With the gangers dealt with, the Equestrian forces did not bother setting up a base outside of the town. Instead they garrisoned several government buildings. Instead of patrolling, the REA kept a watch on the city due to the attacks happening around to the other Peacekeeping forces.

New Appleloosa:
After the raiders had left New Appleloosa, the Union had little to do other than set up more of their base.

Fillydelpia:
With the scavengers taken care of and the Ursa blind and pissed off, the Union concentrated their effort on the massive bear creature. After several minutes with concentrated fire on it, the Ursa fell to the joint Union and Australian air strikes and Union and NCR artillery barrages. With the threat gone, the Union continued on with the setting up of their base.

Baltimare:
After a couple of hours, the main Australian and New Zealand convoys arrived, quickly followed by several other supply convoys. They disturbed the supplies around. Meanwhile, the RAN and RNZN had deployed their naval assets to the Baltimare port, they set out to patrol the area for pirates.

Manehattan
The dead city was now clear of any threats at the current moment and the Federation sent a squad to be stationed at Tenpony Tower. The elite squad was from the Octarian Federation’s Heir battle group. Known as Jafari's Buccaneers. They were assigned to protect the heir’s sister from any harm.

The Northernlands
With the Tarakians decision to withhold the supplies from the NCR was met with outrage by the NCR commander. The General commanded his driver to take him to his command centre which was continently located in an old Pre-war manor. Due to his size, he had to be put into a rather large wheel chair to be mobile. Two lowly NCR troopers pushed him towards the communications equipment where he contacted the NCR command about his plight.
How could the Tarakians prefer the civilians over the troopers who were protecting them. They were just setttlers who are trying to tame this barren land. They needed the food more than these suicidal folk, his poor men were just assigned to guard these misguided souls until they came back to civilisation.
After a few minutes of angrily stating his case to high command, his request to take the supplies from the Tarakians, attacking them or blocking them in anyway was denied by high command. Including President Gawd, who said it was a "Fucking terrible idea, those guys have a lot of guns."
With his request denied the General stormed off in a rage, locking himself in the bathroom for the next couple of hours...
With the NCR troops gone and the supplies being distributed, the citizenry came out. The local Equestrian population did not trust these humans, they were strange creatures to them. Most of them quickly got their rations and move on with little talking nor eye contact, there were several in the groups who seemed to study the new arrivals. It was unknown if they were threats or just random citizens who took an interest in the new strange creatures that now wandered the streets armed.
In the midsts of the frenzy to get their fill, several groups had moved into position. This new force was a threat to the Steel Rangers and they were about to test the limits of these interlopers.
Within minutes machine-gun fire, grenades, missiles and mortar shells filled the streets. Heavy machine guns and anti air rockets were fired at the Tarkian Aircraft in and attempt to prevent them from supporting the ground forces.
The tanks found themselves under heavy fire, missiles were constantly fired at them. Luckily for the tanks, most of the enemy's stockpile was made out of High Explosive warheads, more suited for taking out clusters of infantry.
Meanwhile the infantry found themselves pinned by the number of MG's the enemies brought to the fight while mortars rained down upon them. Unlike the other reports, these guys weren't targeting civilians, instead they were targeting military targets only. If a civilian got in their way, it was no loss to them.

The Ruins of the Republic
As the Tarakian scouting element reached the ruins of the Republic, the ruins was supposedly haunted by those killed by raiders who sacked the place. But those were all stories, but as they reached the road to Ponyville they encountered the Rear Guard of the Enclave attack force which was heading towards an NCR command post which was recently captured by the Steel Rangers. They had broken their truce and turned their mortars onto them. Several of the Enclave squadrons broke off to engage the Tarakian scouting element. They fired their light plasma weaponry at the Tarakian Bradley and flew around showing off their superior agility while going in for attack runs on the Tarakian vehicles.

Glyphmark:
With little progress coming from the protests, the citizens of Glyphmark decided to reconvene the next day. It was a very nice day and a lot of locals wanted to enjoy their day off. As usual the riot police disbanded and went back to the station and everything was all right. Unlike many other settlements, Glyphmark was different. It had a small army garrison while most of its internal security was handled by its police service.
The calm was not to last, the IJA’s base soon found itself under a shower of mortar fire. Soon after the mortars started, five groups of raiders moved in with support fire from machineguns, missile launchers and snipers in an attempt to keep the Japanese infantry pinned. Meanwhile several support groups fired into the skies to keep the IJN aircraft from providing their ground forces any support.
Though the attack force was not as large as the one attacking the Tarakians in the Northern Lands, nor as heavily armed or organized. The Glyphmark police force and the NCR Army garrison quickly mobilized with several police tactical teams and a squad of NCR troopers engaging a raiding group heading towards the town.

Hollow Shades:
With all the creatures dealt with and seemingly most of the Paradoxian forces outside of the town, a large group of slavers started their attack. Unlike the other attacks, the slavers had only one support group intent on keeping Paradoxian air support away from their ground forces. The support group was made up of three machine gunners and a single missile launcher.
The slavers mainly used incendiary weapons, burning out potential slaves and keeping the NCR and Paradox on their toes. This was a highly mobile force with several slaver groups spread out over the entire town. Capturing slaves and firing upon both local and foreign military units.

Yanhoover:
As the Nerothians was planning their assault and their defences, the Enclave took the opportunity to cause as much havoc as possible. Several NCR and Nerothian squads found themselves pinned down and the water purification plant was fired upon by several heavy weapons team. Meanwhile the Nerothian ships found themselves strafed by several vertibucks equipped with heavy weapons.

Ponyville:
With no reinforcements in sight, the NCR dug in. The constant bombardment from several mortars died down after the NCR retook several buildings that were previously captured, liberating several stock piles of weapons including several light 51mm mortars. With light mortar support, the local NCR radio channels exploded with soldiers calling in enemy positions. The NCR was keeping the enemy at bay while their lines were further strengthened by more Applejack Rangers from Stable 2, who were also fending off their former brethren, the Steel Rangers.
The Trekkie scouts would find the NCR forces were completely surrounded, it seemed that a pegasi, highly mobile force with plasma weaponry flanked around the NCR’s line trapping the NCR In Ponyville, it seemed that the high ground appeared to be held by the NCR with mortars firing off into the Enclave forces.
Before several scouts could make their way towards the hilltop NCR position, they were spotted and fired upon by an Enclave squad, they called in more reinforcements and the Scouts found themselves pinned. The Enclave managed not to catch one lot of scouts who managed to reach the highest point near Ponyville, the Hill with the NCR command post.
As they approached the command post, the entrenched position’s automated turrets turned towards them and began firing, the squad would be forced to take cover in a nearby ditch. Several metal figures filled into one of the base’s trench, they weren’t the red trimmed power armour of the Applejack’s Rangers, they were the Steel Rangers. Three of them had Grenade machineguns which tore up the countryside around them. The rest of the squad had a mixture of light and medium machineguns.
On the edge of Ponyville, a squad of NCR troopers were dug in, holding the flank against the large Enclave flanking force. They were supported by two MG squads on the second floor of the building. The breaking off of several squads to engage another enemy, this peaked the attention of the troopers. They called for mortar support to fire upon what they assume it was the Steel Rangers and Enclave fighting against each other, kill two birds with one stone.

Junction City:
With reports of several attacks happening across the NCR, the states from Earth put several of their ground attack craft and bombers on standby, ready for orders. Currently 6 RAAF F-111H Aardvark and 2 RF-111H Reconnaissance aircraft were on standby for fire missions. Several other ground attack aircraft were also on standby, but it would take time for them to get airborne.
Meanwhile, the Tarakians had requisitioned several artillery pieces to support the NCR in Ponyville. Three convoys of trucks and self-propelled artillery began to make their way towards Ironshod firearms, setting up several kilometres away from the Hell Hound Sanctuary with the Tarakian forces there.

OOC: This is a battle scenario, no posting before the GM posts and the 1 post = 6 hour rule no longer applies. Battle scenarios last until the GM says it’s over. You may post your moves against the foes attacking you, RP with other people and do character RP's.

Battlefield conditions:

Ponyville:
Time: 12:42 PM
Weather: Cloudy

Concurrent battles:
Yanhoover – Cloudy
Hollow shades – light rain
Glyphmark - Clear
Ruins of the Republic – Cloudy

The scouts found themselves in trouble. The enemy had managed to locate them and just started jamming all transmissions. While one group of scouts managed to make it to the NCR lines, the rest were being pinned down by enemy fire. They fought bravely but in the end could not escape. The group that escaped the initial encirclement was soon forced into a ditch when more artillery fire erupted.

Meanwhile, Rees and the main body of Imperial forces managed to close to within striking range of enemy artillery. Rees, not knowing the strength of the enemy force, made a risky decision. 5 of the Juggernauts would activate their missile-jamming systems and begin a counter-bombardment of enemy artillery positions as they revealed themselves. He would lead the Imperial Marines toward the NCR base to help relieve them, and assist in establishing a more defensible redoubt. The Knights would be held back until the redoubt was strengthened before being ordered to assist in the evacuation of any trapped civilians.

OOC: This is a re-do of a previous post, to reflect the conditions now that I better understand them (I hope)

[Gamemaster 4000]

The Northernlands:
Over a dozen rangers were killed by the tungsten canister rounds fired from the tanks. The several Steel Ranger Support groups switched their HE missiles to armour piercing missiles after seeing zero effects on the Tarakian Vehicles. They didn't have as many, but each shot would be made to count. Several support squad soldiers were dead, This halved their supply of AP missiles.
With the enemy having a lot of infantry based support weapons like the M4 recoilless rifle, the Steel Rangers assigned several suppression squads made up of Rangers with Grenade miniguns. They fired at the Tarakian and New German fire support squads to keep their heads down.
As the Tarakians abandoned their vehicle, the Steel Rangers began to pop smoke en masse. The battlefield was covered by rolling clouds of smoke. The Steel Rangers continued to fire at the Tarakians using their E.F.S., but were a lot more inaccurate due to having no line of sight. This meant that Tarakians behind walls were fired upon to no avail. The amount of fire power sent towards the Tarakians was still staggering.
The main assault still sat back engaging the Tarakians at a range and behind cover after several over zealous rangers charged out. being use to the 5.56mm rounds that the NCR used, the Zealots found themselves gunned down by the hail of larger calibre bullets.
The Tarakians were soon supported by several NCR conscript platoons, unlike the over zealous steel rangers, they did not charge out onto the battlefield by cautiously advanced. An NCR armoured commander promised armoured support would be able to reinforce them in ten minutes.

Ruins of the Republic:
The Enclave Vertibuck was hit once in the engine, the explosion ripped apart the engine making the VTOL lose control the second black widow barely missed the vertibuck as it crashed nearby utterly wrecking the second engine and the hull. It definitly was no threat now.
Like their transport, the infantry faired much worse. Those that aren't killed or injured by the Initial volley were quickly killed when the two Super hornets finished their gun runs. Bits and pieces of body parts were all over the battlefield.
But with all the commotion and losing contact with one of their rear guard units, the local Enclave remnant commander sends a more heavily armed squad to deal with the Tarakians. The Enclave were hard to track for the Tarakins due to the Pegasi's agility. Soon the squad was upon them firing their light plasma weaponry. The Bradley CFV soon found itself getting hit by heavier plasma blasts, heating up it's armour.

[Gamemaster 4000]

Glyphmark:
The Raiders moved in quickly, using their light infantry to quickly get into melee range with several NEJ squads. machinegun support squads began targeting crews attempting to move towards their chimeras. men with missile launchers targeted the active Chimeras on the field, attempting to de-track them. But this mostly failed due to the most of the raiders before hand got high.
Several ranged raider squads returned fire against the NEJ infantry attempting to suppress and distract them, their automatic weapons were more suited towards combat than the NEJ bolt action energy weapons. They would find themselves suppressed by such weapons.
Glyphmark Tactical teams one to seven and NCR conscript squad six and ten eliminated the raider group sent towards the town, they moved foward, tac team leader Yuli radioed the NEJ garrison. "Team Leader Yuli of the Glyphmark Tactical response team, we are coming up on your flank, at six o'clock. Do not fire!" The team leader said as the teams ran around the corner to the NEJ base. The team quickly reached the back of one of the newly built structures, waiting for someone to meet them and give them a sitrep.

[Gamemaster 4000]

Skies over Ponyville:
As the Tarakians and other elements began their bombardment, the 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment of the Australian Army committed a recently lent Tarakian RQ-4 Global Hawk to the spotting efforts. The Global hawk's call sign was 'Goshawk'. As the UAV flew over the small town, it noted the activity buzzing about the town.
Due to the NCR have no IFF's, the 20th had to go mark NCR positions via radio. Inner Ponyville was controlled by the NCR, while several houses on the outskirts were found to be still occupied by the NCR. The Outskirts heading towards Ironshod Firearms looked completely devoid of life after the joint bombardment of the area.
Currently the areas that were thick with enemy activity was around the edge of the Everfree forest and outside Stable 2. The spotters of the 20th also identified several Vertibucks, landed and ferrying troops. They suggesting calling in fighters to make sure the skies were clear of the potentially dangerous aircraft.

Ponyville:
The Enclave's flanking force was completely wiped out by the massive Tarakian, New German, Greater Espanian and Australian Bombardment. The massive explosions tore the ground apart, the shrapnel and explosive force Ripped Enclave Pegasi right from the sky. A minute into the bombardment and the land was already barren and lifeless. During the massive bombardment, the NCR squad who called in the fire mission were taking cover, they couldn't see anything due to the massive amount of dust kicked up by the shelling. As the recently lent Australian Global Hawk scanned the area for anything that survived the bombardment. "This is Goshawk 1, enemy is completely buggered." The Operators confirmed. "We've spotted several enemy units coming from the nearby forest, suggest shifting fire towards the forest, over."
As the Trekkies approached Ponyville, they would find their approach was blocked by artillery fire. Running through it would be too dangerous with the amount of shells raining down.
The bunker exploded from the Tarakian Bunker buster, as mortar shells impacted the command post killing many. The Trekkie scouts were still pinned by the automatic turrets. But not for long as a mortar struck near the turrets and ripping apart the Steel Rangers and turrets. But the bombardment was soon continued by the Trekkie Juggernaut artillery strikes onto the only enemy artillery that was on the battlefield at the time.
Meanwhile, in the town; a desperate battle of Close quarters combat was happening. Due to the majority of the Civilians being underground, they were safe. They would not move away from their relative safety. The NCR Army, Ponyville Militia and several Applejack Rangers with support from the Tarakian Artillery barrage that destroyed their rear and mortar threats, began pushing back the Enclave.

[The United Realms Of Lords and Paradox]

Hollow Shades
As the slavers began their attack they were meet with little in the way of paradoxian troops, at the start it looked like they were doing nothing but as moments passed rumbling began as 4 vale tanks rolled into town. Behind the tanks the heavy infantry started to spread out, shots rang out all over, the tanks took no damage as Small arms fire and two HE rockets hit the frontal armour with mere scratches. Power armoured troop started to fire off Non- lethal to capture the slavers, as this went on a group of lycan hunters were deployed to help track down the civilians taken. Outskirt of the town Sound more like a warzone, with drones and Non-powered troops trying to encircle town, Sentinels drone tanks take up patrols on the inside and out of the outlaying wall to catch slaver going or coming in ,Artillery support was Non-active in town but was used to effect beyond the wall, The Local NCR assets are asked to protect civilians and stay behind the Paradoxian army,they were given radios to use if they need support.

[Arlye Austros]

Communications with the Cosmic Defense Coallition.

The government of the Republic of Magallanes y Tierra del Fuego sends a message to the leaders of the CDC. Knowing there is an ongoing Peace Keeping Operation out of their area of conflict, the Government considers a benefit to have part of their troops involved in a real combat scenario, so that they can prepare for the fight on Earth.

The RMTF offers assistance in the operation by sending seven hundred soldiers along with their personal gear. As well, the Government, considering the relative peace in their fronts, is willing to send a dozen transport helicopters and five Anti-Air missile launchers, adding defense and mobility to the Magellanic force. Finally, the Government will pay for supplies and ammunition the CDC can provide for up to six months on the field.

The force is ready to depart, as they have managed to acquire the means to transport the troops out of Earth and complete the transfer in three trips, landing in a relatively safe zone.

If these are met, the RMTF would join the CDC Peace Keeping Operation as soon as circumstances allow.

[NeoTarakia]

Forward Operating Base-Freedom, The Northernlands
Command Post

Major Jennifer Evans, looked over the tactical map display at all friendly forces in the region and other regions, she then looked up at EVE who had appeared off the link and was in her full size Avatar "EVE, what's the situation over in Ponyville?" the Tactical Map zoomed into the area of Ponyville "Several artillery batteries opened up to support NCR forces who were about to be overwhelmed, Fenrir 1 cannot confirm the destruction of enemy assets, 2nd Lieutenant Ott has ordered the battery to continue firing and has also ordered the Rocket Artillery battery attached to her unit to open up, the New German 13th Artillery Brigade is present with Lieutenant Ott's forces, as is the 7th Artillery Regiment from the Greater Espanians, air strikes against a bunker have been successful and to deny the enemy of its use. That is all I have gathered on the current situation Major" Evans continued to look at the map "Who originally was suppose to be at Ponyville?" EVE zoomed the tac map out "The Trekkies Ma'am, but they took longer then expected and Lieutenant Otts Artillery Batteries moved near Ironshod Firearms to provide indirect support for NCR forces who were dug in and severely outnumbered, that's all we've got on that." Evans nodded "Get a squad of Berets up, I want them deployed close to the NCR Command Post in Ponyville" EVE materialized a holo keyboard "Will do Major."

Barracks

"First Sergeant Callahan. Get your men ready, Major Evans wants you on the bird in 10" Callahan rolled out of his bed and opened the door from his room "We got 10, get geared up, the Major has a task for us" As the rest of the team made haste to get geared up, Callahan was practically ready and waiting for the rest of the team. The team was a wearing a mix of Tropical and Desert Multicam, as they made their way out of the Barracks they were greeted by another team who was also being sent on the same mission as them, albeit a different objective.

"What do you know about the mission Callahan?" "Not much, only that we're being deployed to Ponyville" Both teams heard the roar of the engines and the swooshing from the propellers of the MH-47F Chinook as well as the AH-64F Guardians who would be escorting them.

Ironshod Firearms
2nd Lieutenant Otts Command Post

"Lieutenant, Fenrir cannot confirm the destruction of enemy assets, orders?" Ott who was leaning up against the M15A3 Jaguar Light tank, that part of the tent was attached to, looked at Sergeant Zelatel "Keep firing, rocket artillery to bump up the tempo" "Copy Ma'am" Sergeant Zelatel pulled the radio from his pack

[radio] "Fenrir 1, Lieutenant ordered the battery to keep firing, rocket artillery will now fire, direct for targets, over"

Ruins of the Republic

[radio] "Copy, out"

"Shit, we got a counterattack coming up on us!" Private Lane brought up his assault rifle, but was hit by enemy fire that penetrated his body armor, killing him instantly "We got a man down!" Corporal Novinger brought the M3A2 HMG to bear on the counterattacking enclave forces and opened up on them as they zipped around in the air "This is Guardian 2-2, we are en route to provide assistance" Fenrir 1 didn't let up on the fire and kept trying to suppress them "Guardian 2-2, we got a Vertifuck bearing down on our position, suggest you deal with it first" As the Apache Guardian came within a range, two AIM-108 Black Widow Air-to-Air Missiles were launched at the Vertifuck by Guardian 2-2, another Apache Guardian came on station and hovered near Fenrir 1 "Guardian 2-2, deal with the Vertifuck, I'll keep Fenrir covered" "Copy Guardian 2-1"

Several plasma blasts impacted the side of the Humvee that Novinger was in "Well... that's not good" Novinger opened the door and got out, bringing up her M417 and firing at the Enclave troops that had just pass over the Humvee, Guardian 2-1 also zipped overhead in pursuit of the pegasi "Smoke em" Warrant Officer Gordon, slowly pulled on the trigger for the M230. But a Pegasi slammed into the side of the cockpit glass and caused the Apache to bank to the right, throwing the shots off "Guardian 2-2, these flying Enclave fucks are getting real ballsy, one of them just slammed into us" "Affirmative 2-1" Gordon. Again squeezed the trigger and this time the 30mm HE/AP mix hit the pegasi they were chasing, "Ohh, god damn that was gnarly"

As both Apaches dealt with the Enclave and were mainly distracting them, Fenrir 1 began to direct fire again for the battery over at Ironshod.

Ironshod Firearms
Command Post

"Ma'am. Fenrir 1 is reporting one casualty and two wounded, but they are directing fire again. Guardian 2-1 and 2-2 are providing danger close support to keep the Pegasi and Vertibucks off Fenrir 1" Ott nodded, she heard the battery firing again and the sound of the rocket artillery firing.

Ironshod Firearms
Battery

"Lieutenant wants the tempo bumped up, we're going to need an ammunition resupply soon for every goddamn gun out here" an ammunition depot nearby was being stocked with Bustle Magazines for the Paladin II's, while FAASVs were already en route for resupply on the PzH-2020s and 2020Es "Do you think there will be a counterattack on this location Sergeant?" "I sure hope not, but there is plenty of support around here to deter such an action, hell the Gepard 2A2's up in front on the defensive line with the Jaguars would wreck anyone ballsy enough to come near here" the young Private looked horrified, but was also relieved.