Battlegroup Valkyrie (OOC) Reboot

[Revlona]

“Command this is ground, I have a stubborn holdout delaying my advance. They are dug in pretty heavily into their position. Mind making the regret being born for me? Ground out.”

Which if that doesn’t work the Valkyries main battery is 1862mm or approx 73 inch guns.

Reminds me of mass effect

Over kill? Never heard of it.

[Imperialisium]

Which if that doesn’t work the Valkyries main battery is 1862mm or approx 73 inch guns.

Reminds me of mass effect

Over kill? Never heard of it.

More like a testament to how good Human armoring and structural integrity technology has progressed in 300 years to allow warships to survive direct hits from such ordinance.

[Revlona]

Reminds me of mass effect

Over kill? Never heard of it.

More like a testament to how good Human armoring and structural integrity technology has progressed in 300 years to allow warships to survive direct hits from such ordinance.

That is true

With no shielding (I assume) you’d have to have crazy good armor to survive something like that.

I might make a simple ORBAT for the battalion if that’s ok with you, just for my own personal convenience.

[Revlona]

- Alpha Company
- Armored
- CO: Captain Gregory Jorgenson
Company HQ
- 2x T1E5 Main Battle Tanks
- 1x Supply Trucks
- 2x Light Tactical Vehicles
- 1x Supply Trucks
3x Armored Platoons
A Section
- 2x T1E5 Main Battle Tanks
B Section
- 2x T1E5 Main Battle Tanks

- Bravo Company
- Mechanized Infantry
- CO: Major Alisa Winters
Company HQ
- 2x IFVs with troops loaded
- 2x Light Tactical Vehicles
3x Rifle Platoons
A Section
-2x IFVs with troops loaded
B Section
-2x IFVs with troops loaded


Total Personnel: 574

How does this look?

[Parcia]

- Alpha Company
- Armored
- CO: Captain Gregory Jorgenson
Company HQ
- 2x T1E5 Main Battle Tanks
- 1x Supply Trucks
- 2x Light Tactical Vehicles
- 1x Supply Trucks
3x Armored Platoons
A Section
- 2x T1E5 Main Battle Tanks
B Section
- 2x T1E5 Main Battle Tanks

- Bravo Company
- Mechanized Infantry
- CO: Major Alisa Winters
Company HQ
- 2x IFVs with troops loaded
- 2x Light Tactical Vehicles
3x Rifle Platoons
A Section
-2x IFVs with troops loaded
B Section
-2x IFVs with troops loaded


Total Personnel: 574

How does this look?

Ye there mate.

So, some advice. The Valkyrie is able to tote and support a full Marine Battalion. A full Marine battalion.

We are talking anywhere from three to five companies along side substantial armor assets and support units.

My original draw up for it was something like...1500 men spread across 5-6 companies, one heavy armor with around 20 tanks, one light armor/mechanized transport with around 30-40 AFVs, 1-2 mechanized infantry companies, a fire/support company, and an HQ company that’s effectively a 3rd infantry company with command assets.

[Revlona]

The Valkyrie

[spoiler=Odin-Class]
(The Valkyrie orbiting Earth in 2336)
Stats:
Length: Approx 1989 meters
Widest: 550 meters
Crew: 3,150 (700 skeleton crew)
Marine Compliment: 574 (124 base garrison)
Additional Personnel Space: 1,792
Propulsion: 6x Sublight Drives
FTL Capable: Yes
Core: Twin Thorium Fusion Chambers, 1x Back-up Helium-3 Power plant
Armaments:
-36x Main Batteries of 34x twin barrel turrets and 4x fixed double-barrel mountings
-Numerous point defense cannons
-20 Missile Pods
-8 Anti-Capital Ship Torpedo tubes
-10x Nuclear Warheads of up to 80 Megaton Payload
-6 MIRV Nuclear Warheads with combined payload of 150 Megatons
Defenses:
-Electronic Countermeasures
-Flak Defense Grid
-Point Defense Missile System (twelve pods)
Aviation:
-Full Aerospace Compliment (420 craft)
-2x Flight Pods Mounted on the Port and Starboard sides
-4x Flight Decks and repair shops



Says 574, not a full battalion.

574 being about 2 companies, so I went with an armored and mechanized. Armored has 14 tanks.

[Parcia]

Eh?


Weird, conflicting reports on my end. Hold fast.

[Revlona]

Eh?


Weird, conflicting reports on my end. Hold fast.

Was told the same thing while discussing things with Imps in DMs so not sure.

[Imperialisium]

Personnel Files
Name: Pevtsov Timofey (Tima) Yurievich
Date of Birth: 2309 (29 years old)
Homeworld: Earth
Place of Birth: Moscow
Prior Criminal Record:

Some speeding tickets, no major criminal charges.
-- Record, YURIEVICH, PEVTSOV - SERIAL NO. 36578186209

Prior Service: None.
Character Description:

Captain Pevtsov Yurievich stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 176 pounds. He is in fit condition. Broad shouldered, blue- eyed, with black hair. He has some shrapnel scarring on his face and arms from previous combat tours.
-- Record, YURIEVICH, PEVTSOV - SERIAL NO. 36578186209

Family:

Pronina Marfa Konstantinovna (mother), Lisov Viktor Yurievich (father), Usov Dionisiy Yurievich (brother, in service with Army)
-- Record, YURIEVICH, PEVTSOV - SERIAL NO. 36578186209

Biography: Born on earth in the city of Moscow, Pevtsov grew up in a military household. His father was enlisted in the Marines, and therefor the family of 4 was moving to various parts of the world, and Earth colonies, every few years. Pevtsov grew up comfortably, the presence of food, power, and shelter was never in doubt for him, but the lack of stability in his environment had the effect it has on most military children who travel from world to world, he didn't have many friends. he learned to live with just himself, and his brother who was several years older than him, never needing anyone else to support him emotionally. Many psychologists would say that damaged him. But Pevtsov seems to not have suffered too greatly.

Due to all the interplanetary travel, Pevtsov became fascinated by space-craft, particularly the smaller vehicles. Living on military bases, Pevtsov could often persuade the pilots to let him set in the cockpit while the craft was on the ground. A few times Pevtsov was allowed to ride in the passenger bay of a Vulture. While growing up, he decided that he wanted to fly in the Aerospace force, not caring much for the confines of a larger spaceship or the rough and tumble life of a Marine or Soldier. When he turned 18 he applied for, and was accepted into, the Lunar Flight School. The next four years would see Pevtsov training to be a pilot. He got slated for gunships, specifically those attached to Naval groups. He graduated from the Flight school in 2331, and spent another year in Officer's School, graduating in 2332 as a Second Lieutenant. His first deployment was to Battlegroup Thor, centered around the Odin-class Thor carrier conducting anti-Piracy operations in Lalande with the New Suns Fundamentalists. As a gunship pilot he found himself attacking the zealots with rockets and napalm. He would be stationed there for 2 years, before transferring with his promotion to 1st Lieutenant to Space Station Lupis, near Pacifica, where he was responsible for aiding in the policing of trade and intercepting drug-runners and smugglers.

Pevstov went before the promotion board in late 2337, due to his service against the New Suns Fundementalists and anti-smuggling operations near Pacifica, the board approved Pevtsov's promotion in January of 2338. The newly promoted captain sat on his rank for several months while Aerospace Force command searched for a place to deploy him

Enlistment Files
Current Service Branch: Aerospace Force
Current Rank: Captain
Past Rank History:
2nd Lieutenant: 2332-34
1st Lieutenant: 2334-38
Captain: 2338

Service History: 6 years
Specialization: Close-Air Support and Space flight.
Service Position aboard Ship: Flight Commander, Lockheed-Grumman Attack Craft

Accepted

[Imperialisium]

Roster has been created.

Note: Antimersias rank was changed to MCPO and Terran Navy.

[Revlona]

Roster has been created.

Note: Antimersias rank was changed to MCPO and Terran Navy.

How does my app look?

[Imperialisium]

Personnel Files
Name: Andrew Takimani
Date of Birth: 04/09/2305
Homeworld: Earth
Place of Birth: Savannah, Former state of Georgia in the North American Continent
Prior Criminal Record: 2 counts of Misdemeanor Reckless Driving, both at age 17
Prior Service: No Prior Service
Character Description: Standing at Six Foot Two Inches or 1.87 Meters, Andrew is a well built man who fills out his height with muscle. As denominated by his name, Andrew is the son of a Japanese-American couple. His height comes from his mothers side while his more tanned and Asian features come from his fathers side. Andrew keeps his hair well groomed as is regulation and he has a small scar which runs across the left side of his chin, this being the result of a training accident in the academy. Almost a young Ken Watanabe.
Family:

Daichi Takimani (Deceased): Father of Andrew Takimani, killed in the Martian Nuclear blast which erased parts of Tokyo.
Alexis Takimani: Mother of Andrew Takimani, currently is running for office in Parliament on an Anti-Mars ideals.
Syla Takimani (Deceased): Older Sister to Andrew Takimani, killed in the Martian Nuclear blast which Erased parts of Tokyo.
Suga Takimani: Younger Brother, currently in a Captain in the Army.
Alice Takanami: Wife, Major in the AGC, former Marine who transferred into earths AGC to take care of the couples children.
Alexander Daichi Takanami: Eldest child 12, named after Andrew’s father and Grandfather on his mother’s side.
Syla Takanami: Daughter, 11, named after Andrew’s sisters who was killed by the Martians.
Hana Takimani: Youngest sibling of Andrew Takimani, currently in her final year at Earths fleet academy on Earth.

Biography: Andrew Takimani was born to Eric and Alexis Takimani in the City of Savannah, he was the second of their four children. The Takimanis, in the form of Daichi Takimani, came over to the North American continent from Japan in the late 23rd century for a Job Opportunity. Diachi quickly decided to stay after meeting his future wife and Andrews mother, Alexis Hunter. The two married in 2301 and had their first child Syla Takimani the next year.

Andrew was eight years old when the First Great Colonial war kicked off, he remembers in vivid detail the air raid drills and other drills he did in elementary school. He was ten when his father and older sister died in the Nuclear attacks which proceeded the Martian Invasion. His father had been visiting his own parents home in Tokyo and had brought his eldest child, Syla, with him. They along with Daichis parents died immediately in the blast.

In the following invasion of Earth by Martian forces, the eastern seaboard of North America saw heavy fighting. Andrew’s own mother had already joined the defenses with her AGC unit. Andrew and his siblings fled into the rural parts of Georgia with her mother’s parents, staying with their mothers brother.

The family was lucky to have a home to return to after the Martians had been beaten back, many of their neighbors weren’t as lucky as them and had nothing to return to. Ever since those days Andrew and his family have had a deeply ingrained hatred towards Mars and the Martians for what they took from them. Following the end of the war Andrew applied for the University of Georgia JROTC program and used that to join the Colonial Marine Corps as an officer.

The early parts of Andrew’s CMC career saw him fighting fanatics insurrection of the New Sun. Using this combat experience and his own hard work and diligence, Andrew swiftly rose through the ranks to find himself Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment Aboard the Valkyrie in just about 10 years. A small part of him has always wished that war would break out with the Martians again, allowing him to avenge his father and sister.

Enlistment Files
Current Service Branch: Colonial Marine Corps
Current Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Past Rank History: 2nd Lieutenant, 2323-2324
1st Lieutenant 2324-2326
Captain 2326-2330
Major 2330-2335
Lieutenant Colonel 2335-Present
Service History: CMC 3323-Present
Specialization: CMC
Service Position aboard Ship: Commanding Officer of Marine Detachment aboard Ship

Accepted

[Brusia]

Hey, glad to see this back! Thought I'd bring back Dr. Bell from Iron and Fire if that's alright (let me know if his association with Captain Starling is still alright or if you'd prefer that be changed):

]Personnel Files
Name: Celsus Bell, M.D.
Date of Birth: March 23, 2289 (Age 49)
Homeworld: Earth
Place of Birth: Corpus Christi, Texas
Prior Criminal Record: None
Prior Service: N/A
Character Description:

Family: Celsus' father was a military physician and his mother was a civilian scientist. His mother was working in London in 2315, and died in the nuclear attack. His father died a few months later of radiation poisoning after he traveled to London to search for his wife, and to help treat the wounded.
Biography: Celsus was born in a Terran Naval base hospital, where his father was stationed, in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2289. Celsus had a pretty average childhood for a Navy brat, and despite alot of moving around, excelled in school. After graduating high school as the salutatorian of his class, Celsus was accepted to Johns Hopkins University, where after completing 4 years of undergraduate studies, he also attended Medical School. He completed Medical School in 2315 and, following in his father's footsteps, joined the Terran Navy. His training was cut short however, when a few months later the Martian Fleet launched its nuclear attack on Earth.

Celsus was assigned to a makeshift military hospital in Nevada, where millions of refugees were pouring in from the now devastated California. Sadly, he was kept so busy tending to the countless wounded that he didn't even find out his mother had died until he was informed that his father had died while searching for her. Needless to say, he developed a strong dislike of the Martians as a result. Several months later in 2316, Celsus was assigned to the Odin and officially given the rank of Ensign (though he did not officially complete basic training, his superiors determined that his work with the refugees was training enough to merit the rank). He served with distinction aboard the Odin, saving countless lives in the many battles the ship engaged in, and was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade for his service. He also met a hotshot young pilot named Victoria Starling during his time on the Odin, and the two became fast friends.

When the war finally ended, Celsus decided to continue his medical education, and returned to Earth to complete a residency program in General Surgery, followed by a fellowship in Trauma Surgery. Now a highly qualified surgeon, he was soon promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Over the next few years, things were fairly calm for Celsus as he worked in Terran Naval base hospitals performing routine procedures, much as his father had many years earlier, though his continued service did see him eventually promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Eventually, he started to grow tired of life planetside however, and started to miss the excitement of serving aboard a starship. In 2335, he decided it was time to get back out into space, and after hearing that his old friend Victoria had recently been given command of the Valkyrie, and was in need of a good Chief Medical Officer, he quickly requested the position and got the job, along with a promotion to the rank of Commander. For three years now Celsus has served aboard the Valkyrie, and as their friendship rekindled over the years, he has become extremely loyal to Victoria. When things aren't too busy in the medbay, Celsus spends much of his time on the Valkyrie's bridge, where he advises Victoria, jokes with the crew to help improve morale, and occasionally drives everyone crazy with his vast library of cliches and idioms.

Enlistment Files
Current Service Branch: Navy
Current Rank: Commander
Past Rank History:
-2315: Cadet (technically, though he was a medical officer for all intents and purposes while treating refugees)
-2316: Ensign, assigned as a medical officer aboard the Odin
-2319: Lieutenant, Junior Grade
-2326: Lieutenant
-2330: Lieutenant Commander
-2335: Commander, assigned as Chief Medical Officer aboard the Valkyrie
Service History: 2315-2338 (23 years)
Specialization: Navy Medical Corps
Service Position aboard Ship: Chief Medical Officer

[Imperialisium]

Hey, glad to see this back! Thought I'd bring back Dr. Bell from Iron and Fire if that's alright (let me know if his association with Captain Starling is still alright or if you'd prefer that be changed):

]Personnel Files
Name: Celsus Bell, M.D.
Date of Birth: March 23, 2289 (Age 49)
Homeworld: Earth
Place of Birth: Corpus Christi, Texas
Prior Criminal Record: None
Prior Service: N/A
Character Description:

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Family: Celsus' father was a military physician and his mother was a civilian scientist. His mother was working in London in 2315, and died in the nuclear attack. His father died a few months later of radiation poisoning after he traveled to London to search for his wife, and to help treat the wounded.
Biography: Celsus was born in a Terran Naval base hospital, where his father was stationed, in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2289. Celsus had a pretty average childhood for a Navy brat, and despite alot of moving around, excelled in school. After graduating high school as the salutatorian of his class, Celsus was accepted to Johns Hopkins University, where after completing 4 years of undergraduate studies, he also attended Medical School. He completed Medical School in 2315 and, following in his father's footsteps, joined the Terran Navy. His training was cut short however, when a few months later the Martian Fleet launched its nuclear attack on Earth.

Celsus was assigned to a makeshift military hospital in Nevada, where millions of refugees were pouring in from the now devastated California. Sadly, he was kept so busy tending to the countless wounded that he didn't even find out his mother had died until he was informed that his father had died while searching for her. Needless to say, he developed a strong dislike of the Martians as a result. Several months later in 2316, Celsus was assigned to the Odin and officially given the rank of Ensign (though he did not officially complete basic training, his superiors determined that his work with the refugees was training enough to merit the rank). He served with distinction aboard the Odin, saving countless lives in the many battles the ship engaged in, and was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade for his service. He also met a hotshot young pilot named Victoria Starling during his time on the Odin, and the two became fast friends.

When the war finally ended, Celsus decided to continue his medical education, and returned to Earth to complete a residency program in General Surgery, followed by a fellowship in Trauma Surgery. Now a highly qualified surgeon, he was soon promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Over the next few years, things were fairly calm for Celsus as he worked in Terran Naval base hospitals performing routine procedures, much as his father had many years earlier, though his continued service did see him eventually promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Eventually, he started to grow tired of life planetside however, and started to miss the excitement of serving aboard a starship. In 2335, he decided it was time to get back out into space, and after hearing that his old friend Victoria had recently been given command of the Valkyrie, and was in need of a good Chief Medical Officer, he quickly requested the position and got the job, along with a promotion to the rank of Commander. For three years now Celsus has served aboard the Valkyrie, and as their friendship rekindled over the years, he has become extremely loyal to Victoria. When things aren't too busy in the medbay, Celsus spends much of his time on the Valkyrie's bridge, where he advises Victoria, jokes with the crew to help improve morale, and occasionally drives everyone crazy with his vast library of cliches and idioms.

Enlistment Files
Current Service Branch: Navy
Current Rank: Commander
Past Rank History:
-2315: Cadet (technically, though he was a medical officer for all intents and purposes while treating refugees)
-2316: Ensign, assigned as a medical officer aboard the Odin
-2319: Lieutenant, Junior Grade
-2326: Lieutenant
-2330: Lieutenant Commander
-2335: Commander, assigned as Chief Medical Officer aboard the Valkyrie
Service History: 2315-2338 (23 years)
Specialization: Navy Medical Corps
Service Position aboard Ship: Chief Medical Officer

Accepted

[Imperialisium]

Except for the Ships XO (which an app is coming for that by another player) the ranks of Commander and Lt. Commander aboard the Valkyrie are now closed.

[New yugoslavaia]

So, is this going anywhere?

[Revlona]

So, is this going anywhere?

Pretty sure we are just waiting on this XO app

[Cybernetic Socialist Republics]

the app I asked about earlier will be done today.

[Bolslania]

Question for you Imp,

It is detailed that the Northrop-Grumman uses missiles as well as cannons, are the missiles for ground attack or defense from aircraft?

[Imperialisium]

Question for you Imp,

It is detailed that the Northrop-Grumman uses missiles as well as cannons, are the missiles for ground attack or defense from aircraft?

It can be equipped for either depending on the mission. It’s equally capable of being a void bomber as it is a ground attack and support craft.

[Imperialisium]

So, is this going anywhere?

Yes, just waiting on a couple more apps being worked on to filter in.

[Caber]

Tagged, thinkin about a marine platoon leader. How many marines are on the ship?

Also what would the status be for like jetpacks and exosuits and everything like that? I'm thinking something like the mobile infantry from Starship Troopers (the book)

[Revlona]

Tagged, thinkin about a marine platoon leader. How many marines are on the ship?

Also what would the status be for like jetpacks and exosuits and everything like that? I'm thinking something like the mobile infantry from Starship Troopers (the book)

Marine CO here

Pretty sure the Tech is a lot more grounded than something you’d see in starship troopers

[Imperialisium]

Tagged, thinkin about a marine platoon leader. How many marines are on the ship?

Also what would the status be for like jetpacks and exosuits and everything like that? I'm thinking something like the mobile infantry from Starship Troopers (the book)

The Marine Battalion aboard the Valkyrie has 574 troopers. However, the Valkyrie can accommodate over twice this number during wartime.

The tech is a bit more grounded. More similar to The Expanse in terms of practicality meets science fiction. As you’ll see in the OP Marines can be equipped with, especially by our irl standards, advanced EVA and hostile environment suits. This is in addition to gear similar to what we see irl troops wearing when in lower intensity situations or guarding stations aboard the ship.

[Cybernetic Socialist Republics]

So what type of medals could one get as a really good fighter pilot between 2327-2338?