Code Geass: Dirge of the Last Bastion

[Julian84]

Chapter 1: The Calm before the Storm

Rough waves batter the HMS Silverthorn as it slips through the inky night.

Carrying a cargo of hundreds of soldiers, knightmares, vehicles, and munitions, the Silverthorn is but one of many ships quietly passing over the neutral zone into EU waters.

The Britannian 1st armada travels unnoticed and unsuspected.

Below decks towards the aft of the ship, an elite task group known as Rider Squad efficiently checks and rechecks their equipment. They are some of the best, trained to survive in the harshest of conflicts. And this invasion will be their finest hour.

One, Major Overlander, rises with his whetstone and knife and addresses the team. “Alright, finish your tasks, get some shut-eye or chow, I don’t care. Just be ready to go by 0300 hours.”

The group mumbles assent and slowly goes about stowing their gear or moving on to other projects.

Operation: Homecoming begins in five hours.


Rider Squad:
{table=head]Player|Member|Description
Major Carlton Overlander|Soldier |Squad Leader
Lieu. Rosa Parker|Soldier|Explosives
Sir Kelaeon Cetar|Dogfighter|Knightmare Pilot
Buwh|Unknown|Unknown
Lieu. Jessie Rochford|Sharpshooter|Sniper
Lady Sophia Bentley|Dogfighter|Knightmare Pilot
Devin Baxter|Soldier| Heavy Weapons
Sal Little|Assassin |Melee Specialist
Mercedes Damiano|Techie|Cyber-warfare[/Table]

[Major]

OOC: Woah...is that a lot of NPCs or are there more players than I thought? Will move over sheet and come up with backstory in just a moment.

Sorry missed this was the IC thread. Placed sheet here anyways to keep it easily found until I move it to something more permanent. I'll slip background info into it as well.

Sheet

Mechanics:

90/90 points

(30)
Str: 10 (+0)
Dex: 24 (+7)
Con: 12 (+1)
Int: 16 (+3)
Wis: 12 (+1)
Cha: 16 (+3)


FEATS: (21)
-Mecha Pilot Proficency
-Mecha Weapon Proficency
-Improved Outmaneuver
-Mecha Dogfighter (2 ranks)
-Benefit (Status: Knight)
-Evasion (2 ranks)
-Improved Grab
-Improved Grapple
-Improved Pin
-Precise Shot (2 ranks)
-Skill Mastery (Pilot)
-Second Chance (Pilot)
-Equipment: Mecha Weapons (6 ranks)


POWERS (3)
-Device (Mecha Upgrade: 5 mecha points)
**Purchase 10 complementary parts (2 mecha point)
1: Improved Limb Control
2: Improved control interface
3: Profile Database
4: Jamming (Radar)
5: Recording Equipment
6-10: Profile Entry: Knightmare Frame 5 ranks
**Purchase 3 base parts (3 mecha points)
1: Precise Handling
2: Advanced Onboard Computer
3: Elusive Camoflague


EQUIPMENT
-Chaos Mine (20 points)
-Sword (6 points)
(Four points for future use)

SKILLS: (18)
Pilot: 11
Computer: 11
Intimidate: 10
Knowledge Tactics: 10
Concentration: 10
Notice: 7
Sense Motive: 7
Knowledge Technoloy: 6


Attack Bonus: +3 (6)
Defense Bonus: +3 (6)
Reflex: +6 (6)

Fluff

Name: Sir Kelaeon 'Kel' Cetar
Age: 24
Occupation: Knightmare Pilot
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Green (commonly wearing shades)
Personality: Kel loves flying his knightmare and gets a sense of enjoyment from fighting tough pilots and proving himself superior. His goal in life is to become a Knight of the Round so that everyone can know he's a serious pilot. He as such has a rivalry with other knightmare pilots and likes to show off.

Background: Kel grew up as a member of nobility back in the homeland. As he grew older his father, a knightmare pilot, started teaching him how to fly a knightmare as well as paid for schooling to train him. His skills in school were rather high and shortly after graduation he was recruited into Rider Squad. They ran a few minor missions before being sent off on the attack.

[Julian84]

OOC: Those are NPCs.

I forgot to add the [IC] to the thread title. My apologies :smallsigh:

[Major]

OOC: Sheet is done with some backstory. See my first post.

Sir Kelaeon 'Kel' Cetar barely listens as the Major speaks, instead being focused on checking out the various upgrades his dad had bought him for his Sutherland. A wide smirk crossed his face. Between his piloting skills and these new weapons the EU would be a joke.

Once the briefing ended he glanced at his chrono and looked around for the nearest technician. He wanted to make sure that his knightmare was in tip top shape.

[The_Admiral]

OOC: Yo I'm Here!

Jessie checks his chronometer before dropping into his bunk, one of the last spots of comfort that he may experience before being deployed.

[Julian84]

Major: You don't see any technicians nearby. You'll probably have to go into the main hangar bay to nab one.

C_O: As you try to relax, Sgt. Little walks over, carefully sliding stilettos into an armband.

"Overlander says that I'm your spotter for the mission. Let's do this right." He nods at you formally.

Both:

Overlander sends a message to the Squad's PDAs.

Team Breakdown:

Alright squad, here's the breakdown of who is working together for the mission:

Overlander and Baxter (EO Team)
Parker and Damiano (Sabotage)
Rochford and Little (Recon and Assassination)
Cetar and Bentley (Shock Tactics)

OOC: At times I might add a youtube link under the heading GRMM. This stands for GM Recommended Mood Music. It's usually something from the soundtrack which I think goes well with the current scenario. Listen at your leisure.

For example: GRMM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCmCg-5vxQw)

[The_Admiral]

"Got it sergeant, better get some rest. These bunks are the last bit of civilization you'll feel for some time." Jessie replies, saluting back.

[Major]

Kel mumbles something under his breath about mechanics before heading to the main hanger bay. While he agreed the main hanger was where mechanics should normally be, a mission was going down tomorrow and priority should be with Rider Squad.

As he entered the main hanger he started looking around before his PDA went off. He glanced down and upon seeing his partner he smirked amused. "Oh fun, fun, looks like another chance to impress the lovely Lady Sophia." He mumbled to himself.

[Julian84]

C_O: Sal smiles grimly and walks back to his station. You'll be getting some shut-eye, then?

Major: The hangar bay is huge, almost 100 yards long. It's packed to the gills with troop transports, VTOLs, Knightmares, and munitions. Dozens of technicians in grey jumpsuits swarm around all over, double-checking to make sure everything is in top shape. Engineering corps officers in their orange uniforms bark orders and check readings from the nightmares and VTOLs, quietly muttering amongst themselves. Against a nearby wall lined with lockers you see pilots casually talking and trading stories.

One engineering officer sees you and walks over. "Royal Shock Troops, eh? What brings you to our section of the ship?"

[Major]

Sir Kel Cetar looks at the man with a polite nod, "Yeah, I was looking for a technician to run some final checks on my knightmare." He says with a nod, "With the mission tomorrow I want to make sure its in perfect shape."

[Julian84]

The officer scratches his hair, and checks his charts. "We can have someone come by in an hour or so... We're all tied up here getting everything ready. Wait an hour and I'll have a mechanic sent to your ready room." He hands his chart off to another officer. "That's the best I can do under short notice."

[Major]

Kel shrugs, "No, that's fine." He says, "An hour will be good, just wanted to make sure it happened sometime before the mission." He smiles, "Thanks a bunch."

[The_Admiral]

"Eyup, and I recommend that you do the same."

[Julian84]

Major: As you continue on your business, Lady Sophia sidles up beside you. She smiles sweetly, though there is a glint in her eye that promises danger. "Restless, Cetar? Nervous, perhaps?"

Watch what you say. You're a knight, the son of nobles, but she is nobility herself of higher rank.

C_O: Actually, that was me asking you a question as the GM :smalltongue:

[Major]

Sir Kel Cetar gives a polite bow and a charming smile, "Ah, mi'lady, a pleasure to see you." He says politely, making sure to keep his knightly bearing as well as show her the respect her had been taught to show higher nobility. "No mi'lady, merely not tired. I desired to make sure that everything was in perfect condition for tomorrow. I'd hate for a mechanical error to prevent me from keeping you safe." He says calmly his tone making it hard to tell if the comment was a matter of politeness or a subtle jab. "How about you mi'lady? I hope my presence didn't cause you to be unable to sleep. I understand how the desire to see me could cause you to be unable to focus on rest, and apologize."

[Julian84]

Major: Fortunately for you, Lady Sophia is the humorous sort. She titters into a closed fist. "How cheeky of you, Sir Cetar. But we'll see for ourselves just who needs protection, and who will be doing the protecting."

She smiles coquettishly and glides past you. Do you choose to wait back in the ready room?

[Major]

Kel smirks and turns to watch her leave. After she was out of sight, Kel chuckles to himself and moves to the ready room to wait.

OOC: Yes please.

[Julian84]

Both: And time... passes.

As you wait, a grey-suited mechanic quickly strides in. "You're Sir Cetar?"

[Major]

As the man walks in, Kel stands up politely, "Yes, I am." He says with a nod.

[Julian84]

Major: He nods. "Alright, let's get down to business." He pulls out a small laptop and climbs the steps up to the cockpit. Plugging it in, he frowns. "Says here on the chart that your Sutherland has been modified. This correct?"

[Major]

"Upgraded, yes." Kel says with a nod intentionally choosing to use upgraded over the word modified.

[Julian84]

Major: "Right. At any rate... you're good to go. Anything else?"

[Major]

"As long as its in tip-top shape before I take it into combat that is all for me." He says with a nod, "Do you know if Lady Sophia had her's looked at?" He asked casually. He wouldn't admit it, but he did care about her and didn't want to risk her getting hurt. "Obviously you can't inspect it without her clearance, but just curious."

[Julian84]

Major: He checks his PDA. "Lady Bentley received a pre-mission check from her own personal mechanic before the armada launched. According to this, she's ready to go." He packs his gear away. "Good luck out there."

He hurries off back to his duties. As you settle in and relax, you find yourself having thoughts of home.

Time passes.

Operation: Homecoming begins in 30 minutes

Chapter 2: Royalty Sublime

Overlander strides into the ready room barking orders, a team of technicians behind him. A larger shaft opens up and your transport is slowly pulled through. "Alright team, saddle up!" The piloted power up their nightmares and are strapped to the sides of the vessel. As the rest of the squad files in, a general beacon sounds across the armada.

Sal leans over and whispers in your ear. "The Prince is going to make a speech."

Cetar's video screen flares to life, an image of Prince Schneizel in all of his glory going live.

The ship is lifted by a crane and moved over the water. The engine revs to life, but for a moment all is still. The Prince clears his throat softly. (GRMM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRIAw6LkqlE))

"My fellow Britannians. Today, is a great day. Today we return to our ancestral homeland and reclaim it for his highness, the Emperor! I honor and salute you all for your bravery and sacrifice as we enter into the howling darkness ahead, knowing that some may never return to the fair shores of our beloved Britannia. But know this: Your actions here will be forever immortalized in our history, tales of your deeds and acts of valor will be spread across the empire and never be forgotten, for this is our greatest moment, our homecoming. Now, godspeed to you all! All hail the Emperor, ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!"

The chorus is lifted to the heavens as the boats drop and the planes take flight. You all clench your seats hard as the boat crashes into the water and speeds towards the shore.

"LISTEN UP!" shouts Overlander. "We're going to be hitting Aberdeen on the northwest coast of Scotland. Our mission is to punch as far south as we can, as quickly as we can. We'll have most of the 12th RST division behind us, but we'll be at the spear point. Hopefully, we'll draw fire away from the Prince's main assault up the channel and Admiral Hawthorne's push to isolate Ireland." He stares at you grimly. "We're not expecting heavy resistance until we hit Oxford. Then things will get tough. When we hit Aberdeen, I want Lady Sophia and Sir Kelaeon to punch through the main defensive line. Rochford and Little will circle around and try to take out any officers they see. Baxter and I will back up the knightmares while Parker and Damiano help coordinate. Any questions?"