Tactical Campaign RP (Discussion, Planning, MT, Semi-Open)

[Vangaziland]

Sounds good, Gebeta. I'll probably work on my next article. I'll probably post it as Al-Khalifiya from their media's view.

URA, I look forward to reading about your unit's arrival.

[The United Remnants of America]

Is it frowned upon to add music to posts?

[Vangaziland]

No, have fun with it. I look forward to what you work on. If you think music adds, or is something you're interested in, feel free.

I should also add a note. I got a message from Gebeta mentioning an aircraft he wanted to try out. Thing is, it's PMT. I decided to allow it. It's going to be in limited numbers. I'm considering it a black project. I hope it doesn't ruffle too many feathers. I'm trying to be less restrictive than I have been in the past. It might make for an interesting story and at the end of the day, that's what it's about.

It's not like a mech or anything... lol

[New Hayesalia]

I am also going to introduce a new special forces unit to this, post will be coming soon enough

[Vangaziland]

Sounds good. I'm basing my SF mostly out of H. They travel throughout the sectors though.

Ah, is it your FEAT team? That's a cool angle.

[Outer Laurasia]

I use the 1941 phonetic alphabet when speaking English, since Chinese, Laurasia's native language, has no alphabet. For now, until I get confirmation on new uniforms, combat troops are wearing their urban camo, and noncombat and people like Wendi attached to the group are wearing M81 Woodland. If you're not in combat, a lot of your gear also might mismatch in color because it doesn't really matter if you're just serving food.

Also, yeah, feel free to call them Laurasians.

[Vangaziland]

You were wanting to utilize New Hayesalia's uniform company right? Maybe you two could work something out between your military and his supplier. I'll offer my multicam arid as well as an alternative.

[Outer Laurasia]

Arid's nice. I'll need a couple changes for my combat units, so roughly 1400-ish? That gives each one extra set.

[Vangaziland]

Okay. For the purposes of this RP, consider this a deal we've worked on in the build up to the deployment. All sorts of logistics would have been handled. Time is pretty fluid in that regard. But yeah, let's say our uniform companies are building the uniforms to your specifications. So we'll tailor all the little differences. For example, there are differences between the Vannish Army & Marine uniforms, like different pockets and tabs. You'd have the same style of uniform as your others.

I also updated my ORBAT, adding an airlift squadron and a Coast Guard riverine unit. Various airlift units would be moving in and out of the AO, these are for in theater missions. So any drops, there are aircraft available. They'll also probably help ferry people in and out of theater... At least to a place where one could catch a C-17.

I linked to each ORBAT in a post just underneath this thread's OP. I also added a weather forecast to the IC thread's OP.

[Gebeta]

ORBAT update


1 Addtional Black Projects Aircraft for field testing. Purpose is Close Air Support.

[Vangaziland]

By my count, the Gebetan mission is about to start.

For the purposes of IC, lets say a recent report has been released and sent to all the units. It is a SAM threat briefing. The main threat is for MANPADS. There are also rarely anti-aircraft guns attached to the back of pickup trucks. The SAM threat level is considered yellow in most sectors. It is orange in the urban areas. Helicopters aren't used as much in that sector. There are no ZSUs/tracked AAA or major missile sites.

We just had a major tank offensive. Some may have seen the article. viewtopic.php?p=29658322#p29658322 Crazy, it was already almost a month ago. Since then, the armored unit has posted up in that sector on a small base just outside the crowded city center. They are joined by wheeled infantry.

We are moving down the list of intelligence, clearing large urban buildings and hunting for people on our wanted list.

[The United Remnants of America]

When you accidentally put a vague Orbat in your news post.

[Gebeta]

When you accidentally put a vague Orbat in your news post.

Was on mobile. Will pretty it up and re write mine. Was not happy with it.

[Outer Laurasia]

Jesus, URA. Wendi just said that people who surrender will be treated with compassion. Saying you'll cut them down will only make them not want to surrender because they know they'll just die if they do. It's the reason German soldiers in WW2 preferred the Western front, because they could surrender and be treated well by the Americans or Brits. The Soviets would just murder them. So they kept fighting.

It's no big deal, but it is a deal.

[Vangaziland]

I see where you're coming from OL. I agree with you that we should try to get them to turn themselves in. I don't think URA went too far. He's just giving a stern introductory speech into the conflict. By now, The Red Wind has heard similar things from Vangaziland. They also know of our aid work and know we treat our prisoners fairly. So I don't think his speech hurt our campaign too much. We are trying to win hearts and minds. We've had a campaign in place since before the war started.

A lot of the Red Wind are zealots and are going to keep fighting because of their blind belief in an ideology. But yes, let's try to win hearts and minds and help the aid workers complete their mission.

[The United Remnants of America]

Well, think of it this way. When faced between fighting Remnant troops and Vangazi troops, they'll choose another nation's troops for a few different reasons.

Or they won't.

Either way.

[Outer Laurasia]

Posted. I'll be following specific soldiers more closely, so expect to hear from Corporal Lyv more often.

[The Unified Isles]

Posted. I'll be following specific soldiers more closely, so expect to hear from Corporal Lyv more often.

Hm, considering that you deployed your Battalion in the same zone as me, could we say that it will be placed under Isle'ish Command ?

[Outer Laurasia]

Hm, considering that you deployed your Battalion in the same zone as me, could we say that it will be placed under Isle'ish Command ?

I don't know about under command, but I'm certainly willing to coordinate efforts. My troops are deploying at the northern end of Fire Valley, and will work their way down, conducting an extensive search of any known Red Wind operatives while also making nice with the locals. Do you or anyone else have artillery? It'd be greatly appreciated to be able to call in a barrage if/when we need it. Mortar battery can only handle so much.

[The Unified Isles]

Hm, considering that you deployed your Battalion in the same zone as me, could we say that it will be placed under Isle'ish Command ?

I don't know about under command, but I'm certainly willing to coordinate efforts. My troops are deploying at the northern end of Fire Valley, and will work their way down, conducting an extensive search of any known Red Wind operatives while also making nice with the locals. Do you or anyone else have artillery? It'd be greatly appreciated to be able to call in a barrage if/when we need it. Mortar battery can only handle so much.

Making a sweep down south makes absolutely no sense from a tactical standpoint, considering that the entire territory is already conquered and the objective now is to occupy and stabilize. It would be more sensible to establish a permanent base and work with the locals (Which is what I shall be doing). What you would do would in a RL Scenario at best annoy any soldiers already deployed in the area. And as you might have seen I intentionally left all the "Heavier" artillery my Brigade had home as I see no purpose for them in achieving the objective: There are no Red Wind Military Units anymore, only remnants that can be easily handled by Mortars alone.

[Outer Laurasia]

I'll help establish the base, setting up my field hospital and canteen there. That way, locals can come in and eat, talk to Laurasian soldiers and officers about the situation, and get the care they may need. The issue I have with a permanent base is the fact that it's a huge target, so I'll take good care establishing checkpoints and a security net, with soldiers rotating in and out from Fire Valley back to our smaller beach base.

[The Unified Isles]

I'll help establish the base, setting up my field hospital and canteen there. That way, locals can come in and eat, talk to Laurasian soldiers and officers about the situation, and get the care they may need. The issue I have with a permanent base is the fact that it's a huge target, so I'll take good care establishing checkpoints and a security net, with soldiers rotating in and out from Fire Valley back to our smaller beach base.

We could build a combined base. Your Field Hospital could be combined with my "Provisional Field Hospital Regiment Al-Khalifiya" :3 Deal ?

[Vangaziland]

OL and UI, you should definitely share the Field Hospital. The Fire Valley is where the aid mission started. So the most Purple Cross volunteers are there. Now if OL wants to also use a smaller base near the coast, that's fine. OL forces can be in two locations. But as far as that hospital, let's collaborate. OL, UI and Purple Cross are there.

We also have a separate field hospital on the other side of the river, just outside of the western grassland city districts.

Also, if they want to sweep the Fire Valley, they can. Just consider it a search, or movement to contact. The Red Wind probably wouldn't come out in masse during that operation, but they may draw out some attackers or find out new intel. As far as artillery, since there is a brigade combat team in each sector, there is a Vannish artillery battalion in each sector.

For the purposes of writing, anyone can utilize Vannish assets, just mention us in the story. We also have close air support, helicopters and fighters. You can use my ORBAT to mention what type of vehicle you are using for support.

Also, a quick note on time. You can start the RP as if your forces have begun deploying days or weeks ago. You can RP it as if they're just arriving if you want. But feel free to get a little fluid with time. You don't have to RP from the first flight to the nation. You can RP as if your bases and such have been being built, even if it was the Vangazi who built it. We also have engineering companies in our BCTs.

So yeah, have fun and explore whatever angles you wish.

[Outer Laurasia]

Roger that. The more doctors on site the better. As far as this permanent base, I'll only have one infantry company in it at a time. One of the other two will be harassing residual Red Wind forces in an attempt to draw them out, and the final one will be at the much smaller beach base, which is basically just a staging area for those preparing to go up to the mountains.

Also, thanks, Vangaziland. I want to post some more but I wanna wait until other people put up articles.

[Vangaziland]

It makes sense that you'd have a beach base. That southern beach sector is pretty heavily flooded with Marines, so your forces will be free to assist your aid operations.

I know we've focused on the article writing. But feel free, everyone, to write stories... Even if it slows down the whole real time thing. We'll just keep in the mind the operation is happening on the day you first posted it. I'll probably write some stories soon, especially from the perspective of Al-Khalifiya.

As far as RP, I won't meddle too much with your nations, unless you'd like me too. But I don't plan to cause casualties on your forces. I think everyone can determine that for themselves. Again, unless you'd rather have me do so. So from an OOC perspective, you can tailor your nation's experience in country.

Also, TUI... I am glad you brought up the Khalifiyan character I had in your unit. I look forward to any stories you may write from his point of view or other Khalifiyans.