The Molling Incident, Ep. VIII: Finale
Reich Base
“Fuhrer’s Glory”, Interior North Continent, Molling
Karmesin Sturmtruppen Wulf
“That sure
is a lot of Honschu, Kommander…”
“Good. We
will kill many of them and many of their cursed Colores allies before today is
through.
…and (the
Kommander smiles) they will discover it was for nothing.
Is the evac
ship ready?”
KS Wulf
“Yes
Kommander, it can leave at a moment’s notice.”
Kmdr Schacklow
“Excellent.
When I give the word, we break for the ship.
Anyone who is late gets left behind with the Automs and fights to the
death, understood?”
KS Wulf
“Clearly
Kommander”
SITREP
The alliance
(Honschu and Kingdom of Colores) war party has reached the jump off points for
their assault on the Reich’s Base. From
experience in past encounters (see the “Haussen Campaign”) this Base protects a
large civilian settlement hidden below. Once the base is breached the Reich
will surrender.
Alliance Forces
3 Bands of
Honschu Warriors led by Targeethilar (20 each)
1 Pack of
Honschu Dogs (5)
2 Bands of
Carnosaur Riders (3 each, with Sgt. Mannesmann joining them)
2 Platoons
of Eight Ball Commandoes led by Lt. Philo
3 Platoons
of Battlesuits (Armored as Light Tanks)
1 Platoon of
Cochran’s Independent Jump Company
1 Section of
1/141st Artillery (Lt. Mortars)
1 Battery of
Spaceborne Fire Support (KCS Elizabeth)
Alliance Objectives
1. Neutralize the Anti-Space Battery to allow fire
support from the KCS Fleet
2. Capture the Reich’s Base and access to the
Enclave below
Reich Defenders
3 Platoons
of Infantry Automs (Elements of the 456th Autom Division)
2 Platoons
of Heavy Automs (Immobile, Elements of the 456th Autom Division)
1 Anti-Space
Battery (Immobile)
1 Platoon
Karmesin Sturmtruppen (Elements of 52nd SS Regiment)
Kommander
Schacklow
Reich Objectives
1. Hold the Base
2. Evac the human defenders via the Evac shuttle
(Karmesin and Kmdr Schacklow)
The Battle
Honschu are
descended from predatory avians. They
move silently, and unlike our human ancestors, their charge is not accompanied
by a malicious battle cry. By contrast,
there is a collective silence as if the whole jungle is holding its breath.
…and then they surge like the tide.
“Hold the
automs, wait until they are closer…”
The Honschu
capture the Anti-Space Battery and clear the way for the KCS Elizabeth to lay
fire on the Reich’s Base
The
firefight is furious, and while the Reich’s attention is to the front,
Cochran’s Rangers drop in behind
The Karmesin
and Schacklow are totally surprised and take several casualties as they break
for the Evac shuttle.
“Curse you…curse
you all!! You are nothing before the Reich, you do not even know what is
coming!!!”
…and they
barely make it out before the end.
AFTERMATH
Lt. Philo
“Major
Guiscard, we are below the base, but the enclave is empty. It looks like it was evacuated awhile ago.”
“Sir? Why would they even defend this place?”
Maj. Guiscard
“I
guess…they wanted us here…so we wouldn’t be somewhere else”
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So that
brings an end to the Molling Incident. A
minor Victory for the Alliance.
1. The ships from Odeco Drilling have been rescued
2. The Nazi’s have been driven from Molling
3. A new Faction has been added to the Alliance
(The Three United Tribes of Honschu)
BUT
1. Kommander Schacklow and his Karmesin Guard have
escaped
2. There was only an evacuated enclave, so this was diversion?
Thanks for looking!
Until Next Time…
Until Next Time…
Gripping stuff!
ReplyDeleteA cunning little plan is a foot no doubt, great stuff Wil & as always the whole set up was first class.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you come up with next mate.
Thanks Gents.
ReplyDeleteIt is always satisfying in these campaigns to finally roll up to the "all in" battle at them end.
Excellent stuff!
ReplyDeleteCan I ask where you got the evac shuttle from?
Nice! Your games are really atmospherical, both ambientation and narrative give them life!
ReplyDeleteGreat as always. thinks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing. Most interested in the next installment.
ReplyDeleteThanks all, yes daveb, watch this space for hints...
ReplyDeletewardy-la asked:
"Can I ask where you got the evac shuttle from?"
Good news, I know where I got it from, and I know what it is. It is a Matchbox "Hero Scale" Firefighter plane circa 2001. Originally fire engine red, with a detachable passenger compartment and speedboat. I bought two of them right off the shelf from Toys'R'Us
Very Bad News: I have searched high and low for another one, and I have never even caught a vague scent. Not on ebay, countless resale shops or yard sales. Heck, I can't even find an image when I google it.
Thanks again Suber, commisarmoody, and daveb for looking!
I'm always happy to see one of your reports on my feed, and this is another nice one. Lovely looking table.
ReplyDeleteOh, brilliantly done! Your work makes a month. And it seems you've been very busy, thus I'm in for a treat.
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