Headquarters: South Front Units: 2nd Company, 4th Company Sub-Units: 3rd Platoon, 4th Platoon (2nd Company) 7th Platoon (3rd Company) Commanders: South Front: Colonel TJ 2nd Company: (Acting) Colonel TJ 4th Company: (Acting) 2nd Lieutenant Tycho 3rd Platoon: Colonel TJ 4th Platoon: 2nd Lieutenant Gravin 7th Platoon: 2nd Lieutenant Tycho Orders: Hold off enemy forces from south as long as possible, before liasoning with Western Front HQ to pull back and defend river area. Hold three spaces of land when Pioneer Batallion arrive. Intelligence: Other Notes: These Companies are part of the 1st Batallion, commanded by Major General Jalanus.   ----------------------- Major General Jalanus Commander-in-Chief, 15th Conscript Brigade [RPG Character for the ICAM]

"Reporting for duty. 2LT Gravin"
 
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FM/2Lt Gravin/Kaph 1-4/VEN/VE
(=SA=)(=SCPA=)[VCB]
First Owner of I'm Smart pin

Do we get to see some sort of map of the situation?
 
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Trooper Colonel TJ
TRP/COL TJ/4SQD/1PLT//VE
{CDSx2}{ES}{CM GW}{LoCx7}{MSM}[IOC]
LoS/SG TJ/Eagle Sect/Sith//VE
"The average galactic citizen does not fear the Dark Jedi he cannot see, does not think much of the star destroyer that circles beyond the clouds.  He fears the stormtrooper down the street, inside the garrison built to ensure that citizens do not step out of line." -Fury
     *Joined December, 1999*

Unit info: Stormtroopers, Troopers and AT-AT's move 2 space per turn. AT-ST's move 3 spaces. Fortification gives x2 defence. You need at least 1 movement point to do this. Sleeping heals injured units somewhat. You need at least 1 movement point to do this. Rough terrain (hills, mountains and forest, in this case) gives x2 defence, but all units may only move 1 space across it. Units may move left, right, up, down, or diagonally. Ships are on standby to airlift units out. They have facilities to take out 4 per turn. The units will be moved to the north of the river. You can not move across river spaces. The Eastern Front forces are out of your control. You may move across the "borders" into the centre or into another front, but you will be under the GENERAL orders of that front commander. You still make your own decisions on where to move, but must follow his/her advice. First Order: The first map shows where the attack is expected. Move your forces into position to defend against such an attack, and move into position in other areas in case other attacks take place. Try to keep your Platoons together as much as possible. Do not split them up! Good luck, men You have until Wednesday to decide on your first moves. This one should be quite easy. (Gravin, your forces will come into play in the next turn. Sorry)
 
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Major General Jalanus
Commander-in-Chief, 15th Conscript Brigade

[RPG Character for the ICAM]

I would like to see 7th Platoon to hook up with 3rd Platoon to cover the gap between them. I was thinking about sending half the platoon into the mountains and fortify the area (4x defense) while moving the other half a tad bit to the west (1 space) and then fortifying that area (2x defense). Advantage(s): There is now only a small gap between 7th Platoon and 3rd Platoon as opposed to a gap that could be exploited if the enemy is fast enough. Disadvantage(s): It leaves the Eastern flank of 7th Platoon in the air, making it a bit easier to flank 7th Platoon and possibly have the enemy flood into the rear of our platoons (cutting us off from the river crossing, but then again, we have the airlift if needed). Another tactic I was thinking for 7th Platoon was to refuse the line. I would create new lines at right angles to each other (or oblique angles) and fortify all the units while in the mountains (4x defense). This reduces the chance of 7th Platoon being flanked from the East, but it still leaves the gap in between 3rd Platoon and 7th Platoon. Advantage(s): Highly defensive posture. Disadvantage(s): Leaves the gap between 3rd Platoon and 7th Platoon open. Colonel, I favor the second tactic, the risks are not quite as high, and if worse comes to worst, this maneuver leaves us with less to lose (First Tactic: Possibly all 3 platoons destroyed. Second Tactic: Only 7th Platoon would be in critical condition if the attack comes from the southeast). Please revise these plans to fit input from the commander of 4th Platoon so we can successfully hold against these savages. 2nd Lieutenant Tycho Celchu, out.
 
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Corporal Tycho Celchu, Slicer
Dread Knights, Vast Empire's Stormtrooper Corps
Union Representative of the Dread Knights
[email protected]
AIM: Tycho987
ICQ: 110585444

My forces are diamond-shaped. -----------------Scenario 1------------- The top-most guy I will refer to as "1". The trooper on the left will be "2", the bottom one "3", and the one on the right "4". Trooper 2 will move to the left 1 space (it will move across the diagonal, but its still a legal move). He will then fortify his position. Trooper 1 will move down and left 1 space (he will end up where Trooper 2 *was*) and he will fortify his postion. Troopers 3 and 4 will move 1 space downward and fortify themselves in the mountainous region (again they will be going across the diagonal). This will cover the gap, but 7th Platoon will be split up a small bit, and my eastern flank will be in the air. --------------Scenario 2--------------- Trooper 2 will move one space down and left, then fortify. This covers the gap between 3rd Platoon and 7th Platoon. Trooper 1 will move to where Trooper 2 just vacated and will fortify. Trooper 3 is the tough decision. I'm not sure that moving him would be beneficial to the line as a whole, so I'll suggest for now that he remains put and fortifies that area. Trooper 4 will move one space downward (across the diagonal), and fortify in the mountain region. Problems: I took another look at the map, and this will not alleviate the problem of a flanking attack, I might request that someone spare a unit to put in reserve in case of that eventuality. My eastern flank will still be in the air, but not as badly. ---------------Scenario 3--------------- I could pull my units back a square (but still remain in the line) and fortify their position. They will then be used as a reserve to plug any gaps opened in the line. -----------Scenario 4---------------- I put my units close to yours and refuse the line that way, and have my forces jut forward a little bit. I could pull them back to form a line behind yours (to defend against the unlikely flank attack). That presents the problem of defending a right angle in the line (it will be VERY vulnerable, so I HIGHLY suggest against this scenario). ___Conclusion___ Pick the scenario that will benefit 3rd and 4th Platoons the most, and then we'll figure out the exact troop placement. Has their been any communication with forces on the Western Front? Time to feed the troops. 2nd Lieutenant Tycho Celchu, out.
 
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Corporal Tycho Celchu, Slicer
Dread Knights, Vast Empire's Stormtrooper Corps
Union Representative of the Dread Knights
[email protected]
AIM: Tycho987
ICQ: 110585444

Because TK-112 has not signed in, 2nd Lieutenant Gravin takes over command of 4th Platoon. Effective immediately.
 
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Major General Jalanus
Commander-in-Chief, 15th Conscript Brigade

[RPG Character for the ICAM]

"""Scenario 1 If you want i can cover your flanks by splitting my Platoon up, until our possible reinforcments come. Which means my Troopers would have to double time to the other side.""" I'm going to suggest that we dont' choose this course of action. This will put a tremendous gap between the Southern and Western fronts...a wide-open hole if you will. It appears that one of the expected attacks is going to hit your area hard...and moving troops would allow them to get to our rears and compromise the line. """Scenario 2 We can split to have the middle open andgo head on from the flanks. Thats if they come straight in. Knowing rebels they might try to flank us. So my troops could watch your flanks.""" I don't care for this scenario much either. It leaves where 3rd Platoon currently is completely empty, compromising the southern front if they hit there. """Scenario 3 Hold exactly where we are and expect the best or worst of things.""" Thats not a completely bad idea. If we can't decide whether making a thinner (but longer) line is beneficial, I will fully support this proposal. """Conclusion I should try to cover third platoons flank if thats the best option. Give me your opinions on this please.""" 3rd Platoon doesn't have any open flanks--4th Platoon and 7th Platoon is covering them. This is debatable, but to me, it seems that you also have no flanks (your eastern one is covered by 3rd Platoon, and your western one is covered by troops under the commanders of the Western Front). It seems to me that I am the only one who has a truely vulnerable flank (I am not sure how close Eastern Front troops are and if they can render any aid at all). I am trying to arrange my troops in such a fashion that I minimize the risk to my Platoon (and the others). Oh, yes, forgot to put this my original post--please post ANY AND ALL criticism that pertains to my proposals (constructive of course :army. I will NOT put my proposals above the safety of my platoon or the other platoons in the field.
 
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Corporal Tycho Celchu, Slicer
Dread Knights, Vast Empire's Stormtrooper Corps
Union Representative of the Dread Knights
[email protected]
AIM: Tycho987
ICQ: 110585444

Even though I am not on your front, the idea you have raised is good.  I would move 2 of you rmen straight up first and two straight up and to the southeast.  that would somewhat cover the open area between your troops and the other platoons', would provide help if necessary, and finally would provide a defensive stance to possible attacks from the west.m  Or, the platoon next to tychos could shift one of their men over, and have tycho shift one of his men over to meet in the middle and have his other three fortify a wider area thathave possibility of attacks.
 
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-----------------------Lance Corporal Swomz----------------------
----------------------------Raiders Squad--------------------------
---------------------------Wildcard Platoon------------------------
-----------------------Army of the Vast Empire--------------------
----TRP/LCPL Swomz/3SQD/1PLT/COMP/1BAT/1RGT/VEA/VE----
"Wow, that was a damn big explosion." -Swomz

Considering that it does seem most of the action will be against 3rd and 4th platoons I believe I am either going to stay put in fortify or move forward and fortify in order to use the mountains as extra defence. What do you think?
 
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Trooper Colonel TJ
TRP/COL TJ/4SQD/1PLT//VE
{CDSx2}{ES}{CM GW}{LoCx7}{MSM}[IOC]
LoS/SG TJ/Eagle Sect/Sith//VE
"The average galactic citizen does not fear the Dark Jedi he cannot see, does not think much of the star destroyer that circles beyond the clouds.  He fears the stormtrooper down the street, inside the garrison built to ensure that citizens do not step out of line." -Fury
     *Joined December, 1999*

Disregard that last post. The suspected area of attack is west of the mountainous terrain (offering them improved mobility). I now strongly suggest the I pull in from the west (all units in my platoon will move two spaces [no fortifying, but I might not see action, but if I do, I should be able to hold them) 4th Platoon is going to take the brunt of the attack, so it might be better if 3rd Platoon shifts to the west a single space and fortify as well. It will be like 3rd and 4th platoons "merged" together, forming a stronger line of defense, and I'll act as the reserve (I can't get over fast enough to join the line, unfortunately) and flank guard. My Resignations on this plan: That is assuming that attack where we expect them to, more or less. If they come through the moutains...well, thats a risk we take in the utilization of this plan. Sir, please choose the plan that you think will work out the best for our front. I'm willing to sacrifice my entire platoon to keep the integrity of this front such that 3rd and 4th platoons will not have to suffer the fate of my platoon.
 
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Corporal Tycho Celchu, Slicer
Dread Knights, Vast Empire's Stormtrooper Corps
Union Representative of the Dread Knights
[email protected]
AIM: Tycho987
ICQ: 110585444

Im now planning to drop back to the left and let them come into open territory and have 3rd platoon attack the Flank. That is if there arent that many rebels coming in at us.   ----------------------- FM/2Lt Gravin/Kaph 1-4/VEN/VE (=SA=)(=SCPA=)[VCB] First Owner of I'm Smart pin

Please see "ICAM: Front Line (Turn 1)" for combat results. TURN 2 MAP INTELLIGENCE: We expect enemy attacks in far greater numbers, probably better armed and equipped, in a number of areas. ORDERS: You are in a good defensive wedge, although perhaps too close to the hills and mountains. It may be advisable to pull back slightly, perhaps on to the border between your Front and the central ground. However, you may also want to move on to the hills and mountains to defend against new attacks. Some of your forces have fought in combat and sustained some losses. They can now move only 1 space per turn, and are vulnerable to attack - I doubt they would take another attack from the units they were attacked with, and definetly not from any of the stronger ones (which we think may attack soon). Remember your "Airlift" facility - you can take out 4 units per turn!! The decision is, of course, yours. I will expect your orders on Sunday.
 
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Major General Jalanus
Commander-in-Chief, 15th Conscript Brigade

[RPG Character for the ICAM]

A red dot means fortified, not wounded. Your wounded squads are the two most southern ones, and the one directly NW of the western wounded one. Hope you understood that
 
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I like the moving the wounded to the back and fortifying the rest...I think we should do that.
 
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Trooper Colonel TJ
TRP/COL TJ/4SQD/1PLT//VE
{CDSx2}{ES}{CM GW}{LoCx7}{MSM}[IOC]
LoS/SG TJ/Eagle Sect/Sith//VE
"The average galactic citizen does not fear the Dark Jedi he cannot see, does not think much of the star destroyer that circles beyond the clouds.  He fears the stormtrooper down the street, inside the garrison built to ensure that citizens do not step out of line." -Fury
     *Joined December, 1999*