>>29777154
[2/2]

…

You quietly whine. “It increased…”

Kitten looks down at it. “Only by a pound. That’s not bad. You can totally work that off in Tankery.”

“… but it increased.”

Kitten puts her tongue in cheek, and then squeezes your thigh. “Hey, I’m in favor of the results here. Come on.”

Regardless of weight increases and the like, today you do indeed have Tankery practice. After that of course you also have a slumber party planned with Victoria of William Adams Academy and Perrine Hobart of Christie Tech. You check the time. 9:30. You’ve already got breakfast out of the way.

Kitten meanwhile, still in her towel, lies on your bed and starts playing her video games on her laptop. You meanwhile, sit on top of her back, brushing her long brown hair. Jesus, this girl needs to get into the habit of using shampoo. Conditioner too as well.

What shall you do?

> Get Dressed (In what?)
> Enjoy Shore Leave
> Visit an Academyship (Specify)
> Embark on a Subquest (Specify)
> Play with Kitten
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29777166
>> Get Dressed (In what?)
Tankery Uniform
> Embark on a Subquest (Specify)
Help the Girl Scouts

we need money

>>29777166
We should also recheck out Where's Waldo book but other then that
> Get Dressed (Tankery uniform)
> Embark on a Subquest (Something for all girls)

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Posting this for exposure and consideration in planning.

The place is almost completely flat. No hills, or at least not major ones. There are also numerous little roads and hedges everywhere. The big thing is that there's only one bridge, red circle, across the river. There might be places you can ford across but I don't know where they are.
You can see there's a town around the bridge so they'll be fighting at point blank range there. However, there's a problem. On their side of the river, there are two somewhat defensible locations, a castle and an abbey (blue circles). They can hole up there and blast us with their guns while remaining fairly safe.

I imagine their plan is to seize the bridge ASAP before we can. But if we can get tanks into place before they can cross then they'll hole up rather than attempt a crossing. Their guns are presently stronger than ours so they can lay a barrage down and either force us back or cover their advance.

Considering they go in groups of three it will be hard to predict where they will strike or might do a flanking maneuver. We can try to slow their advance by making craters with indirect fire.
Although, the castle still has fairly tall towers. We just need send someone up and give them our binocs.

Now, the two roads marked in Orange are extremely obvious firing lines, D15 one more so than D147. Our M5A1 and Pz4, possibly the Panther too, are capable of matching the speed of the cruisers. We can send them to immediately lockdown those roads and slow own our opponent significantly. The rest of the team then uses the advantage to move into the castle and abbey.
There are 3 main approaches to the bridge, D147, D15 and D900. D15 and D147 are the most direct, hence emphasis on blockading them ASAP. D900 is covered by the abbey which has easy LOS across it. Not 100% perfect, there's a group of trees in the way, but good enough.

>>29777300
I remember this, the only thing I'm worried is the three tanks will have to cover two roads until we arrive

>>29777300
A detailed plan as such is fast movers seize D15 and D147 approaches. Second line of tanks, our mediums, move into the abbey and secure LOS over D900. Finally our heavies move into the castle which covers the Northern approaches. Once done, we can't be flanked. North has the castle, South has the abbey, West is also the castle and the East has the river with only one easy point to cross which we control. We have a spotter on the castle that can look for enemy movement.

If we lose the castle and abbey then lose the bridge as well, we can't rely on defensive positions. There's way too much ground to cover without fortifications and the Cruisers will outflank us at will. We'll need to jump in the bushes then; hide and ambush.

Should we get the BT-7 on our wishlist? 17 000 $ is quite a lot considering we still have a bunch of tanks to upgrade, OTOH it would allow us to put the poor crew of the Type 97 into an useful scout tank.
What do you guys think?

>>29777452
its a dead end conversion/upgrade wise, and we've already got 2 possible tanks lined up for the rifle club, the T-34/76 (whenever the fuck we get it back) and the Pz. IV (when the aces hop into the Tiger II), plus other priorities in upgrading our mediums

>>29777166
>Squeeze Kitten's face between our "results"in vengeance until she starts begging for breath

>>29777452
too expensive and we have the t-34 in waiting after the play.

Not to mention it's also cheaper to upgrade the Chi-ha

>>29777452
No.

After 8 days, we'll get the T-34 back from the play, and we can save up the money to go to upgrades on the Sherman chassis.

> Get Dressed (Tankery Uniform)
> Embark on a Subquest (Something for all Girls)

You yawn as you button up your jacket and then zip up your little miniskirt. You dust it off a bit then look over at Kitten, still in her towel, still playing her video games. “You going to stay here all day, Kitten?”

Kitten shrugs. “Only until practice.”

“Okay,” you say, a bit saddened. Kitten has no imagination whatsoever. “But hey, Nancy, Lisa, and Ramirez are around you know?”

“I don’t think Lisa wants me back in her place after what happened last night.”

“Fair point.”

You bid farewell to your best good friend then leave the dorm. Because you drive like a stereotypical woman, you’re not going to take the Scout Car. Much as you’d like to. Instead, you’re going to walk, because DAMN IT THAT ONE POUND.

You walk along to the bakery. It’s a decent distance. Anything you want to do?

> Head Somewhere Else (Specify)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29777510
>> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
William Adams

We should recheck out book

>>29777452
We don't need another light tank, and they'll get their T-34 back soon enough. We will need to prioritize some new tanks after our match over upgrades initially because I suspect we'll have more crews joining then.

Our best option in my opinion then is to put money into our Sherman chassis.

>>29777510
> Call Someone (Nancy)
Make sure she called for volunteers.

hmm, just letting you guys know, we've got exactly enough left in the budget to buy a 7.5cm L/43 and we could stick it onto the StuG

>>29777587
Yeah but we'll be broke, I don't feel comfortable with that

>>29777546
>>29777550
These two are good

>>29777587
We also need hedgerow cutters, so we're going to see how much money we have afterwards before deciding how to spend it.

Those are more important then a new gun for the StuG in my opinion.

Let's not forget to bring Where's Waldo to the library today to renew it.

>>29777697
> hedgerow cutters
>more important then a new gun for the StuG
true, we will need some, maybe 1 in each group

>>29777510
> THAT ONE POUND

What if it's just extra muscle mass?

GERTRUDE STRONK.

You guys want some extra cash to spare in case we don't earn as much from selling cookies?
Sell the 25pdr and the 2pdr from the bundle we bought. I doubt we'll be purchasing a tank that'll need those guns.

> Study a Tankery Team (William Adams)
> Call Someone (Nancy)

After watching more highlight reels of William Adams in their various tournaments, you feel a bit better about facing them. There’s nothing too complex about their strategy which mostly relies on map control.

You decide to text Victoria on it. “Hey, Victoria. Can you tell me what tanks you’re going to be using?”

She quickly texts you back. “yeah no”

Eh, worth a shot.

> + 5 CP

You dial up Nancy. “Hey, Nancy. What’s up?”

“Oh, not much, Gertrude! I’m here at the Old Folks Home.”

“Oh, I was just calling. I need some help with the Girl Scouts today before practice. Gotta sell cookies you know?”

“Oooh… Sorry, but I can’t get off from here. I’ll call up the other crews if they’re willing, but I can’t help you today, at least.”

“That’s fine, Nancy. Maybe we’ll pay you a visit, yeah?”

“That’d be splendid!”

You hang up. Then you arrive back at the Bakery. You’re about to open the door when it bursts open, Daisy girl-running out in tears.

“EVERYTHING I DO IS A FAILURE!” screams Daisy.

Low slides out immediately and runs after her. “NO IT’S NOT!” she screams back.

You blink. If you had been a bit closer, that door slam probably would’ve broken a few ribs. You walk inside and see Girl Scouts Juliette and Gordon manning the register. You wave and say, “Morning girls. Got any work for me?”

Juliette says, “Sure. We got some boxes to deliver to Walter Christie, if you wouldn’t mind delivering them?”

> DELIVER THEM?
> Y/N
> Other

>>29777883
> Y

>>29777866
I'll second this

>>29777883
> Other
Gonna need a driver, but yes.

>>29777883
>Y
obligatory everyone hates Perrine.comment

>>29777883
>Y

Also see if we can sell the 2pdr and 25pdr.

>>29777883
>Y

>>29777883
>Y

>>29777866
I'm not tonk savvy enough to know whether we'll need the 25pdr, but we can sell our two 2pdrs (bundle and from our Sentinel) and Littlejohn Adaptor

>>29777300
>>29777330
Hi there, I'm the creator of this plan and I'd like to say, there's a huge fucking problem.

In theory anyway.

Here's some hints because I'm too busy right now.

What did the Germans expect the Allies to do?

What did the Allies actually do?

What would Perrine do?

>>29778011
While thoroughly sound, the biggest flaw in this plan is the possibility that William Adams will reach the town before we do, in which case it devolves into a very dangerous game of hide and seek. Either that or they send one group of tanks to sneak through D900 for whatever reason.
Perrine will send out tactical hugs

>>29778011
its 7:40AM here and I've not slept for almost 30 hours, so do please explain when you are not so busy, my brain is having a hard enough time typing this up

>>29778011
>What did the Germans expect the Allies to do?
To drive hard and fast.
>What did the Allies actually do?
Be slow as molasses.

>>29777983
the 25pdr is essentially a short barrel low velocity gun, like the 105 on shermans, used for infantry and anti-fortification work and indirect fire as an artillery piece

if we have alternative anti-tank guns, they are better than it at everything except blowing buildings up

>>29778112
I believe he's referring to the normandy landings, maybe

> Y

“Sure, I can do that,” you say. “How many boxes?”

Juliette smiles. “20.”

“… okay. Do you have a truck or something?” you ask. Strong as you like to think you are, 20 boxes of fukken girl scout cookies are not exactly going to be lightweight. Juliette nods then leads you around to the back door to reveal an M3 Halftrack.

Juliette says, “You know how to drive?”

You nod, grinning smugly. “Of course! Of course!” You can just feel your nose getting a smidge longer.

Juliette says, “You don’t know how to drive.”

“Eh…” You deflate a little. “Okay yeah, but you know?”

Juliette rolls her eyes, then smiles. “Oh, don’t you worry about a thing. I’ll drive you there myself.” She pats her chest, grinning proudly. “That’s the Girl Scout Way! To help those who can’t help themselves! Why, our little troop here swears everyday! ‘Let me strive every moment of my life to make myself better and better, to the best of my ability-‘”

You continue for her. “-that all may profit by it. Let me think of the right and lend all my assistance to those who need it, with no regard for anything but justice. Let me take what comes with a smile, without loss of courage.”

You both simultaneously finish it, grinning like schoolgirls. “Let me be considerate of my country, of my fellow citizens and my associates in everything I say and do. Let me do right to all, and wrong no man!”

You open your arms up, squealing with glee. “You read Doc Savage!”

“Someone actually knows what I’m talking about!” she says back.

With that, you both enter into the halftrack. Juliette bids farewell to Gordon and drives on over to the loading area.

> Talk to Juliette (Specify Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

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>>29777938
>obligatory everyone hates Perrine.comment

Naturally

Damn it m00t

>>29778275
WTF happened there?

>>29778234
> Talk to Juliette (Driving lessons?)

>>29778234
>> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
William Adams or some other team which might be of use

> Talk to Juliette (Specify Topic?)
Interested in doing Tankery?

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>>29778152
Back and bingo! You're right. When the Germans were expecting the Allied landings, they always thought they'd land at a harbor. Which is perfectly right and strategically sound except it never fucking happened.

This entire plan is based on the assumption that they'll go for the bridge. As long as that's true, everything will go, somewhat, smoothly. If it doesn't happen though, then shit goes wrong.

To describe, see the pic. If we're moving at full speed on D2, we'll get strung out into 3 groups, black circles. Assuming that our opponents find a crossing not needing the bridge then they can smash straight into our flank while we're strung out which would be catastrophic.

>>29778112
Oh, and hello to my fellow Aussie.

>>29778303
> Talk to Juliette (Driving lessons?)
Yeah, this seems like an issue we need to address.

>>29778303
>WTF happened there?

Picture swap again.

I think it happens if two posts with pictures are posted at the exactly the same time

>>29778234
> Talk to Juliette (Converse Casually)
Talk to her about Doc Savage, Crimson Skies, our tankery team which she should totally join or at least keep an ear to the ground for anyone else that might want to!

>>29778333
> Assuming that our opponents find a crossing not needing the bridge then they can smash straight into our flank while we're strung out which would be catastrophic.

..don't they have one of those bridge-tank-things?
ROH ROH

>>29778333
We have a river blocking the way.

Unless they have DD floats, they can't cross

then again judging by what we just learned they like to do map control

>>29778234
20 boxes.

Where the fuck do they find the time and materials to make so many cookies?

We need hedgerow cutters

>>29778303
>>29778345
Not sure if it's a good idea to do now considering we have deliveries to do

>>29778400

Yes, yes, we've heard it a MILLION FUCKING TIMES. I swear to God I'm going vote against it specifically because you won't shut up about it.

>>29778234
> Talk to Juliette (Specify Topic?)
Ask if they will consider to do tanking?

>>29778408
It's just small talk to pass the time while we're being loaded and transferred.

>>29778460
I guess, shouldn't we be studying or something though.

I'm not against it but we really need to be ready

>>29778374
They don't. Perrine does.

>>29778376
I don't know jackshit about that river so I'll assume the worst.

All said, a minor adjustment or two to the present plan is all that's necessary. A radio operator from our forward groups should climb the castle tower rather than wait for one of the rear tanks. They can spot straight away on the river and in general on the area.

In addition, only our fast tanks should take D2. Everyone else can go via D15 which is much safer. If they do try to cross then we can sandwich them with the slower tanks hitting their front while the fast tanks swing round their rear.

> Talk to Juliette

“… and it cost a lot of money to replace it! The instructor wasn’t really happy with me either.”

Juliette nods as she drives. “Yeah, I wouldn’t be happy if I was in the hospital with three broken ribs, a broken arm, and some first degree burns.”

You say, “He wasn’t on fire that long. Naval Studies Rescue is punctual like that.”

Juliette nods again, laughing a little. “I’d still be pissed though.”

“Yeah,” you say. “Though, I have to ask. This thing you asked of me. It’s kind of open-ended you know?”

Juliette says, “Well, Gertrude. We reward those who help us. And as Girl Scouts, we always do well to those who do well to us.”

You ask her, “So, you might be interested in Tankery then?”

“Well,” she says, “Let’s not get carried away. Let’s see how you do in the first match. Tankery’s kind of a… it’s a bit violent really.”

You say, “All sports are violent to an extent.”

With that, you’re on the crane over to Walter Christie. The wait isn’t too long. You hit the deck with a dull thud, then drive off immediately. Walter Christie appears to be alive with students, professors, and hanger-ons walking around, enjoying the day. The halftrack drives on through and through to the campus and onto The Factory, it rolls inside the huge building, where you see tanks undergoing restoration, replication, and renovation.

Juliette stops the truck, and you both step out, and who else but-

“Gertrude!” Perrine slides over, arms and smile wide as the United States. “Hugs!”

> HUGS?
> Y/N
> Other

>>29778593
Y

Perrine is like a fungus that you can't get rid of, it just keeps growing on you.

>>29778593
>Y

>>29778593
>> Y

Of course

>>29778593
>Y!
Hugs!

>>29778593
> Y

>>29778593
So this quest is never ending?

>>29778742
Presumably if we get the Scouts enough publicity we won't have to anymore. Alternatively we can just farm them for money

> Y

You smile and hug Perrine. She lifts you up in the air, squealing with joy. Your ribs. She puts you down right then and there and smiles. “What are you doing here?”

Juliette says, “She’s helping me deliver these cookies to you, Miss Hobart.”

Perrine blushes, giggling. “Oh! She called me, Miss Hobart, that’s amazing!” She clears her throat, offering her hand. “Please, call me Perrine.” Juliette shakes it, nodding. “So, you’re a Girl Scout, Gertrude?”

You shrug. “Not really.”

“Well, while you’re here. I oughta tell you something. We finally found a use for that German squeezebore gun we found, the Pak 41 75/55.” She motions over to a Panzer III, turret deconstructed and with a gun being lowered down into it. The bore especially appears to taper into a thinner end. “According to our friends in the Archaeology department, a prototype of a Panzer III Ausf. L fitted with a Pak 41 75/55 existed, but wasn’t put into production due to the lack of tungsten rounds.”

You say, “So, you’re just replicating?”

“Indeed!” says Perrine. “Say hello to the Panzer III Ausf. L mit Waffe 0725! Excellent muzzle velocity and penetration!”

“Cool,” you say. “So, what about the Chi-Ri then.”

Perrine is about to say something, but is interrupted by “The Chi-Ri will be ours when it is done.” The three of you look over to see a statuesque Japanese girl, flanked by two others in school uniforms.

Perrine slides over to her. “Kinuyo! Hugs!”

Kinuyo walks past her, leaving her in the dust without a hug. She walks up to you, looking a bit smug. “I’ve heard of you. Gertrude Pool. Am I right?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite

>>29778831
>> Polite

I don't like her right now. But no need to be antagonistic...yet.

>>29778831
>Polite
I'm guessing they're from Chi-Ha-Tan?

>>29778831
> Polite

>>29778831
>> Polite
we might want to sell the Type-97 to them after we've finished using it

>>29778923

It's not ours to sell.

>>29778831
> Polite
Wait, are we playing stereotype reversals here?

>>29778923
I'd love to, but it's not ours to sell.

>>29778923
The Type-97 is just being loaned to us anon

>>29778831

Question, is that gun ever going to be a threat to our Tiger?

>>29778442
We need hedgerow cutters

>>29779041
to the rear yes, to the sides quite likely, frontally, nope

>>29779041
171mm at 500 yards according to Wiki. I don't know the armor.

>>29779104

Good luck getting within 500 yards of a Tiger II.

>>29778333
I think we should stick with the original plan, but keep the team in two groups; ourselves, the Pzr, and Panther are the first, but allow the option for the mediums to break away from the heavies and create three if necessary. Seven mediums and heavies should do pretty well to protect themselves from cruisers I hope. It would help greatly just to keep them aware of a possible flank from the right.

Given our tanks and the quality of our own and the Aces' crew, I'm fairly confident that we can hold the castle and abbey from maybe two groups of three for long enough that our team can reinforce. All made even easier with a dedicated spotter on the tower.

Speaking of the spotter, I think it would benefit us greatly to find somebody and shanghai them into one of our tanks as an extra crewman, soley for the task of putting them on the tower. I don't think crews are specifically registered to ITL so it shouldn't be a problem. What could be a problem is that this spotter would have to have a WWII era radio set, right? Modern walkie-talkies or cellphones won't fly, right?

Basically, just keep in mind that there is no sure counter to their predicted strategy, and they could go all-in on seizing the bridge if they suspect that we suspect what we suspect. We have to emphasize flexibility I think. They love controlling the map, and I assume the flow of battle.

>>29779179
well its a Pz III, so its agile, and in urban environments or deformed terrain it could get around it, but thats what the rest of our team is

> Polite

You nod. “That’s me.” You offer your hand, which Kinuyo shakes. “Gertrude Pool, Lafayette Girls Tankery Commander.”

Kinuyo nods, smiling. “Kinuyo Nishi. Chi-Ha-Tan Women’s Academy.”

> OPPOSING TEAM ENCOUNTERED
> CHI-HA-TAN WOMEN’S ACADEMY
> Kinuyo Nishi commanding

Perrine slides over, apparently nonchalant at being brushed aside. “So, Kinuyo. What brings you to Walter Christie?”

Nishi walks over to the currently in progress Chi-Ri. All of you follow. Nishi says, “I am merely checking in on my good purchase, Hobart-san. I assume it’ll be ready by November?”

Hobart says, “We’re working double time on it! Might even be ready earlier than that.”

Nishi nods, smiling. “Very good.” She looks over at you. “As for you. Interesting I’d run into you.”

You blink. “Oh?”

“I saw your match with Robert A. Heinlein. Very close.”

You shrug. “Well, it was our first match, you know?”

Perrine smiles, getting in between you two. “So, since you’re here, Nishi! Would you like a tour of our facilities? I should let you know, we have plenty of Chi-Ha chasses we’re working on for the Unlimited-“

Nishi frowns. “Sorry, Hobart-san. I don’t like the Unlimited league.”

Perrine frowns, a bit hurt. “Oh. I see. Okay.”

> Talk with Nishi (Specify topic?)
> Talk with Perrine (Specify topic?)
> Sell Cookies
> Walk around
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29779264
> Sell Cookies

>>29779264
> Sell Cookies

>>29778923
We can upgrade it but it's not ours to sell, I really do want to upgrade it when we can

>>29779264
>> Sell Cookies

I want that gun and other people want hedgerow cutters. Lets do this.

>>29779264
> Talk with Nishi (Specify topic?)
Why do use use the tanks that you use? They're crap.

>>29779264
>Talk with Perrine
>Sell Cookies

Very direct, not like my chinese cartoons at all

>>29779264
> Sell Cookies
> Talk with Nishi (Specify topic?)
Ask about their match with the Romania team

>>29779264
>> Sell Cookies

>>29779220
I'm not sold on the plan, but I think using someone not on the tankery team to do dedicated spotting rather then someone's useful crew member is a solid idea.

>>29779385
I'll second this.

>>29779264
> Sell Cookies
> Talk with Nishi (Specify topic?)
Their first match.
> Talk with Perrine (Specify topic?)
The surplus

>>29779406

Wouldn't bringing a non-tankery team member onto the field be against the rules for participating teams?

And I can't imagine you're allowed to leave your tank due to safety reasons.

>>29779455
But Yukari did just that in the match against Pravda in Episode 9

>>29779455
They'll be officially part of a tank crew, just added last minute. And you're easily allowed to leave your tank, there's no rules against it.

>>29779455
Too bad we never picked up that Panzer II Luchs. It would be excellent for getting a spotter to vantage points during open country matches (even if it wouldn't do jack squat otherwise)

>>29779492
They have a lot of plot armor

also not a good idea

>>29778333
I'm not sure how deep the Douve is, but I don't think it could be easily forded. Wikipedia calls it "a navigable river owing to its flat bottom and adequate depth of flow," which I take to mean that it's deep enough to accomodate river barges, and probably doesn't have gently sloping banks condusive to crossing. It has decent banks of trees on each side north of the bridge, but fewer to the south, though the river is wider there. Presumably it's more shallow there, so it seems more likely to see a fordable point, but the fields are much more open and just about anything that tries to cross could be seen from the copse of trees bordering D2 just east of the bridge.

If we can get into position in time, we can at least lock down the bridge and southern fields. Controlling the east side of the river is paramount, since it's more open and much more suited to William Adams' playstyle. If we can cross the bridge in time, we can force them into urban combat and play peekaboo among the buildings.

>>29779552
Unless we're disembarking under fire, William Adams would have no reason to shoot at the spotter who is somewhere high up and they probably won't even know she's there.

> Sell Cookies

Production grinds to a halt for everyone’s most favorite treat: Girl Scout Cookies. Juliette begins listing off and registering money as you start unloading and distributing cookies to people. Perrine herself buys most of it, and even Nishi buys a few small boxes.

Perrine munches on a thin mint. “Delicious!”

Juliette nods. “Yep. Our own little recipe. We do a lot of mail order stuff if you’re interested.”

“Oh very,” says Perrine. She looks over at you. “Oh, yeah. Gertrude, you coming to the Slumber Party tonight?”

You nod. “Yep. You?”

Perrine smiles, some crumbs on her cheeks. “Yeah! Bringing anyone?”

“Yeah, my secretary. She’s a bit quiet, but she’s eloquent in her native tongue to be precise.”

Perrine nods. “Spaniard?” You nod, understanding. “Cool. Actually, since you’re here. I bet you’re wondering about some of our surplus stuff. I’ve got a spare Hellcat chassis that isn’t planned. You want it?”

You blink. “Is it free?”

Perrine nods again. “Yeah. I got like another 20 or so. Want it?”

> WANT IT?
> Y/N
> Other

>>29779659
> Y, but only if you can convert it ITL legal.

>>29779659
> Y
Damn straight we want it. Never turn down free shit.

>>29779659
Can it be made ITL legal?
if so then
>Y

>>29779659
Can we do anything with it other then have Perrine turn it into a proper Hellcat? Seems a waste of space if she's the only one that can make use of it.

>>29779659
>> Y
Might have to have the open top conversion but sure

>>29779659
> Other
I'm curious about what happened to the Panther engine when they did some renovations on a Panther hull for the Unlimited leagues.
Is it in the scrapyard now?

> Y

>>29779659
Y

Free Chassis Woo!

Also, what can we actually convert it to? I know they didn't actually mount 90's to it. Or only experimentally.

>>29779659
>Y

>>29779659
>> Y

This is why I love Perrine!

>>29779659
>Y

>Other what else you got?

>>29779659
>"Well, I'm not really in the position to decline free stuff, so, Hell Yeah, Perrine."

>>29779659
>Y

> Y

You nod. “Sure!”

Perrine nods. “Excellent! Don’t worry, conversion kits are usually inexpensive and you can sell it if you want. I just need to free up some space in the Hangar.”

“Hey, free stuff is free stuff,” you say. “It’s real nice of you, Perrine.”

She smiles, blushing a bit and fidgeting in place. “D’oh… what are friends for you know? Don’t you start putting me on the spot.”

“Well-“

“No seriously don’t.” Perrine leans in. “It took me ages to get rid of my old accent, you do not want to have to decipher the Cajun dialect.”

“Righto,” you nod. Your stomach growls a bit. Must be time for lunch. You walk over to Juliette and ask, “How much?”

Juliette smiles. “8,000 Dollars!” She snaps her finger. “Though, because you helped me out today, I’m going to let you have it. You probably need it more than we do.”

> + 8,000 DOLLARS

“Thanks, Juliette.”

Juliette smiles. “No prob!”

> Head back to Lafayette
> Talk with Nishi (Specify topic?)
> Talk with Perrine (Specify topic?)
> Walk around
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29779993
>> Consult the Shop (Specify)
May as well buy the Hedgerow Cutters. Like 10 of them.
And sell our two 2pdrs and one 25pdr.

>>29779993
> Talk to Perrine (Panther engine slated for the scrapyard; see if she' interested in a 25pdr and a couple of 2pdrs.)

>>29779993
> Talk with Nishi (Specify topic?)
Their match with Romania.

I wonder if Nancy managed to round anyone else to help?

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>>29779993

>Call someone (MIshka)

Get on the horn with the shop, tell them we've got a Hellcat chassis on the way. Also, we should get on Mishka on looking for a conversion kit to make that chassis Senshado legal--a Hellcat would provide a lot of much-needed speed and firepower to our ranks.

>>29780107
I'll second this. We have her right here after all.

>>29780122
And this too. I'm curious and want to know more about Chi-Ha-Tan

>>29779993
>>29780122
>>29780147

This will do nicely.

>>29780152
Not sure if we can get rifle team adjusted to the Hellcat by the time of the match, can we?

>>29780107
a swap trade sounds good.
also
> Read a Book waldo book

>>29780182
I don't think getting the hellcat chassis converted into a kitted out hellcat with roof will be able to be done before the match

A thousand bucks more, and we could actually fully convert the StuG III.

Although I'm fine with making do with just another L/43 to stick into it for now just so we'll have some spare cash on hand.

>>29780182

We don't even know if we'll be able to scrape up a conversion kit to cover that open top in time, let alone how long that conversion would take. How long is it until our next match, anyway?

>>29780107
>Panther engine slated for the scrapyard
oh? whys that, do we get a new one with the Ausf. G conversion?

>>29780107
Why exactly will we need that engine? Especially a wrecked one?

>>29780246
Personally, just curious.

In-game, there's been implications from other teams (Darjeeling for one) about engine tune-ups for their tanks.
And we haven't encountered engine parts yet.

>>29780246
>Especially a wrecked one?
Perrine mentioned she's replacing the engine for an Unlimited approved one. We don't know the condition of the engine yet.
It might be worth asking, since it won't take up much time.

> Talk with Nishi
> Consult the Shop

“… and that is how we beat the Romanians. Not through the biggest gun but with superior tactics and understanding of the terrain.”

You nod. “Cool beans, Nishi.”

Nishi says, “Anything else you would like to know, Pool-san?”

“Not really,” you say. “I suppose it was a really close match with them, you know? Are all your matches that close?”

Nishi smiles, apparently feeling a bit boastful. “It’s usually no contest to see who wins.”

Perrine steps in between. “Of course!”

“Say, Perrine, I wanted to ask. What’d you do with the engine from that Panther you’re renovating?”

Perrine says, “Oh, we turned it into scrap metal. Probably going to use it to build Spaced Armor kits.”

You purse your lips, that’s a shame. With that, you bid farewell to Nishi and Perrine as your halftrack pulls out of the Factory and back towards the Loading Area. Time to head back. However, you also decide to call up Mr. Mishka.

“Gertrude. Good to hear from you. What’s up?”

“Just calling for some business.”

> WANTED PURCHASES
>> CONVERT HELLCAT CHASSIS TO M18 HELLCAT (S): 9,000 DOLLARS
>> BUY HEDGEROW CUTTERS x 10: 5,000
>> SELL QF 2 POUNDER AND QF 25 POUNDER – EARNINGS: 12,000 DOLLARS

> CONFIRM?
> Y/N
> Other

>>29780428
>>> BUY HEDGEROW CUTTERS x 10: 5,000
bump that down to 5 and youve got a
>Y

>>29780473
Yeah, only our most mobile tanks would really need them.

>>29780428
> Y
Holy shit, why the fuck not. Toss in the 75mm and attach it to the StuG while we're at it.

But, do we want a Hellcat or to put the money towards our Sherman Chassis?

>>29780428
> Y

>>29780473
>>29780515
We don't need to be stingy with them.

>>29780428
>Y

We could give it to rifle team?

Or should we turn the 120mm Chi-Ha into a Chi-he?

They are adjusted to the Chi-ha so giving them something different so soon, is a little worrying

>>29780473
>>29780521

These, then give the cat to the Poles.

>>29780521
the sherman needs 15k to become a M4A4, plus another god knows how much for the firefly conversion

>>29780571
Ya, and we also don't need a Hellcat right now. I think it would be stupid to use it in a match with an unpracticed crew.

>>29780551
Rifle team is already slated for the T-34, besides the Poles need some love too.

>>29780570
The Poles are fine and they named their tank.

Rifle team is what we need to worry about

>>29780428
>> CONVERT HELLCAT CHASSIS TO M18 HELLCAT (S): 9,000 DOLLARS
>> BUY HEDGEROW CUTTERS x 5: 2,500
>> SELL QF 2 POUNDER AND QF 25 POUNDER – EARNINGS: 12,000 DOLLARS

> Y
> Other (KwK 40 7.5cm L/43: 5,500)
Mount it into the StuG.

>>29780602
The Poles like their Stuart and they named it.

Not sure if they want to change

>>29780428
>Y
does the new hellcat come with the up armor and improved suspension with our perk?

>>29780428
> Y
+1 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/43

That leaves us with 6K. Whudda we gonna do with it?

>>29780643
keep it for something we need and not randomly spend it just because we have it

>>29780659
Well buying a grouser kit might be a good idea but other then that, it should be fine

>>29780643
Save it, maybe fund the Aviators?

Although if we just go with half our tanks w/ cutters, that could total to 8,500 saved up. It'll certainly ease up future plans for the Firefly.

>>29780712
yeah, applique armor, suspension and grousers would be good for it, better utilise its mobility and maybe resist .30cal fire

>>29780630
Scout tanks are still definitely needed, and the Poles have demonstrated some skill in that area. I'd say leave them be.

>>29780739
we could maybe replace the S35 with it, to run with the Poles

>>29780730
Armor and suspension comes with the chassis.

Grouser is probably a good thing.

I still suggest we give it to rifle team

>>29780719
Save it, maybe stick it in the general fund. The recall election is a thing, and the heavy spending on Tankery at the expense of the general class fund is liable to be an issue. And it will almost certainly be a good idea to have cash on hand to fight out the election, as Fredendall will be bankrolling the opposition.

>>29780760
Didn't they named their tank Rose,

I think we should leave them alone until we cap out on tanks

>>29780778
>Armor and suspension comes with the chassis.
the upgrades?

>>29780739
The Hellcat would make a fine scout tank, and they have the aggression to put the gun to good use as well.

>>29780816
It is a perk we got from one of the books

>>29780845
oh fucking sweet

>>29780842
I rather not change their tank until we cap out, they like their stuart though

> Y

> - 17,000 DOLLARS
> CURRENT BUDGET: 8,000 DOLLARS

“Alright, we’ll have the StuG mounting the gun as soon as possible. Hedgerow cutters will be the tanks of your choice of course.”

“Alright, thanks.”

> STUG III AUSF. E (COMP. SPEC.) IS NOW STUG III AUSF. F

“And as for the Hellcat Chassis, it should be ready on Saturday. I’m going to have order some parts to get everything together. Sorry it won’t be ready for the match.”

“That’s fine. Thanks, Mr. Mishka.”

“My pleasure!”

You hang up. You’re already on your way back to Lafayette Girls Academy.

> Talk to Juliette (Specify Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29780892
>> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
William Adams

> Talk to Juliette (Specify Topic?)
Any potential prospects in other academy ships?

>>29780842
The Hellcat is wasted as a scout. It's physically much bigger than the Stuart, which makes it easier to spot, and the combination of speed and firepower makes it suitable as a reserve unit to react quickly to emergencies. Sending it out to find enemy units by having them shoot at it would be, to put it mildly, an inefficient use of resources.

>>29780892
> Call Someone (Library, renew Waldo book)
> Study a Tankery Team (William Adams)
But if there's no CP gains for it anymore, it's time to switch to other teams for possible techniques.

>>29781036
I want to put the girl scouts in there. Popping up from reserve to fuck up tanks and save the day, Christ they'd love it.

>>29780892
> Study a Tankery Team (William Adams)
Look for highlights specifically on terrain similar to what we'll be facing them on.

>>29780991
>>29781069
>>29780892
These are fine

>>29780892
> Read a Book Waldo!
i want to see what that perk is from that book.

> Study William Adams

As you’re being craned onto back onto Lafayette Girls Academy, you watch some more highlight reels of William Adams. Not much to learn or rely on, but you do note that seem to love open ground where they can freely maneuver.

And if that is denied, they have no problems with closer quarters brawling.

Juliette asks, “So Tankery’s dangerous right?”

You say, “All sports are dangerous. It’s actually quite rare for someone to get injured in Tankery. You know, many-ton death machines are actually designed to keep their crews safe.”

Juliette nods, pensive. You return to the highlight reel, and see a Cromwell tank close in on a Panther. What’s it doing? It immediately slams into the front corner of the Panther, knocking it a bit to the side. The Cromwell immediately reverses and puts a shot into the Panther’s turret ring.

> TACTICAL MANEUEVER AVAILABLE TO LEARN
> Hook and Jab – Cost to Learn: 15 CP
> Unlike the Honorable Approach, the Hook and Jab doesn’t emphasize fully slamming into the enemy tank. Instead, this is a very calculated ram to the corner of a tank, sending the tank spinning to the side or knocking the crew insensible, where you can put a point blank shot either to the rear or side.

Probably won’t work against tanks that are heavier than you.

> LEARN?
> Y/N

>>29781286
> N
Can we still counter it even if we don't learn it?

>>29781286
>Y
might be worth it.

>>29781286
>Y

Considering we're fighting against Cruisers (their like big light tanks) this might be extremely useful

>>29781286
These maneuvers are getting so expensive ;_;
> Y

When we learn a maneuver, is it only our crew that can pull them off or is our team capable of them and countering them provided they're good enough?

>>29781336
Only if you know a counter yourself.

>>29781354
If I remember correctly we can teach manoeuvres to other crews.

>>29781286
>As you’re being craned onto back onto Lafayette Girls Academy, you watch some more highlight reels of William Adams. Not much to learn or rely on, but you do note that seem to love open ground where they can freely maneuver.
>And if that is denied, they have no problems with closer quarters brawling.

This is a bit of a problem....

>>29781336
>>29781354
Countering a maneuver that you don't already know costs full price to counter.

Your crew can pull them off, but anyone on your team needs to be an Elite tank in order to actually perform them.

(I need to update the mechanics page.)

>>29781402
Well except for the Honorable approach considering it doesn't cost a lot

>>29781402
Okay, changing my NO vote >>29781336 into

> Y

>>29781393
We're much better off up close rather then having them circle and out range us.

> Y

> - 15 CP

You make a mental note of that. That could definitely be useful.

The dull thud of metal hitting metal alerts you that you’re back on Lafayette Girls Academy. Juliette drives the half-track on through the streets after getting cleared by customs, and soon you’re back at the Bakery. You both dismount and head inside to see Lisa, Kitten, and Ramirez, clad in their Tankery Uniforms, stacking bread and cookies on the shelves.

You smile. “Girls, good to see you. Where’s Nancy?”

Lisa says, “Nancy’s still over at the Old Folks Home. She’ll be around for practice, don’t worry.”

Kitten gives you a paper bag filled with some very nice foodstuffs. “We brought lunch for you.”

“Oh, thanks, Kitten!” You kiss her on the cheek then take your food. Yogurt, ham sandwich. YISS. You immediately bite into your sandwich.

> Head to Practice
> Talk to someone (Specify)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29781543
> Head to Practice
> Read a Book, waldo

>>29781543
seconding >>29781602

>>29781543
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
William Adams

We need another go, to make up for the loss for the latest technique

>>29781543
>You kiss her on the cheek
We've progressively been getting more adventurous with Kitten, huh?

> Talk to someone (Lisa and Kitten)
I hope they aren't actually upset with each other.

>>29781602
We don't have enough time to finish the book before the match

and we need the CP to learn how William Adam works,

we can read it Sunday after the match

>>29781543
> Call Someone (Library, renew Waldo book)
> Study a Tankery Team (Chihatan)
WA doesn't give CP anymore.

>>29781668
then what team should we study then?

>>29781543
>>29781713
I'm fine with studying another tank team.

Wait, we don't get CP from studying William Adams anymore?

>>29781727
Chi-Ha-Tan
They get the absolute most they can out of terrain. If not directly applicable to us, we can at least get some insight into how William Adams can exploit it.

>>29781752
Well we didn't just now, I assume we're tapped out.

>>29781727
Normally I say William Adams but if what this Anon says is true and we don't get CP anymore.

How about the Chihaten

>>29781543
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)

Any is fine

We should renew the book

>>29781752
Yeah, last two update posts by Schteel.
We got a technique, but gained no CP.

We could restudy Saunders, Glorianna, and Black Forest both for CP and potential techniques, but this might give us insight on how to best utilize our own Jap tank.

>>29781801
>>29781809
Very well, i change my book reading to study Chi-Ha-Tam

>>29781851
>>29781602
I should note that it hasn't been two weeks yet. What kind of Library loans out a book for only one week.

> Study a Tankery Team (William Adams)

You decide to goof off and study and wait for Nancy to arrive. As the girls stack the shelves, you study up more William Adams. You think you’ve finally gotten to the point where you can’t really learn anything else about them. They’re fast, they like map control, and they work well on open ground or in close quarters.

> + 5 CP
> WILLIAM ADAMS NAVAL ACADEMY MINED OUT

> Note: You will eventually get to a point where you can learn nothing else about your enemy. However, you still retain the chance to learn a tactical maneuver.

> NoteNote: I also forgot to update the CP count for the last one.

Nancy arrives, smiling and happy. “Afternoon everyone.”

You greet her. “Hey, Nancy.”

“President!” She claps her hands together. “Are you ready to go to Practice?”

> ARE YOU READY TO GO TO PRACTICE?
> Y/N
> Other

If we keep buying techniques, we're not going to have CP left to actually use them

>>29781873
I thought it was a typo left behind from Schteel.

>>29781900
>Y

>>29777166
Goddamnit Gertrude it's muscle weight. Quit that negative attitude right this instance!

>>29781900
>Y

Btw I wonder if our crew managed to get some cash or deliveries

>What kind of Library loans out a book for only one week.
He he. I don't know how I got the idea that we only had it for a week. I was the one that convinced everyone and insisted that it was due today. That's kind of embarrassing, eh?

>>29781900
> Y

>>29781900
>Y

Did any crew volunteered? or did our crew did any deliveries?

>>29781900
> Y
Hell yeah, time to see if we can applywhat we've learned for this practice session.

> Y

“Sure. Let’s go.” You motion the rest of your staff out of the Bakery. “Juliette, we bid you farewell.”

Juliette nods. “Come again when you feel like it, alright?”

You smile. “For a fellow fan of Doc Savage? Anything!”

You all leave the Bakery and mount up in Cupid the Sherman. Lisa tells you as she starts up the engine. “Sorry to say, but we were the only ones who showed up.”

“Ah,” you say. “No one else?”

Kitten shakes her head. “Nah, everyone was busy. It’s Shore Leave you know?”

“I understand,” you say. “I’m assuming everyone’s gathering up in the Hangar?”

Lisa nods. “That’s right.”

With that, you drive the not incredibly far distance to the Tankery HQ. Lisa parks the tank in the row of Lafayette Girls Academy tanks. You turn out to see all of your crews chattering excitedly, cleaning their tanks a bit, or just relaxing until practice starts. You also see the Naval Studies Merchant team paint a name on the turret of their newly converted Sentinel Tank.

> SENTINEL AC IA IS NOW NAMED: “Popeye”

You also see the History club admire their new StuG III. They’re also painting a name on the side of the hull.

> STUG III AUSF. F IS NOW NAMED: “Xenophon”

Weird name.

> Talk to your Crew
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29782252
> Talk to a Crew (Naval Studies Merchant)

>>29782252
>> Talk to your Crew
let the appropriate crews know of the upgrades to their tanks that have/will be carried out before the match

>>29782252
> Talk to a Crew (Delinquents)

Just a feeling that they'll be the one spear heading the fast takeover of the town during the match.

And we still need to assign who gets the cutters.

>>29782386
woops, should have been
>> Talk to a Crew (Specify)

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>>29782252
>Xenophon

Why a Greek though?
I get the feeling you are intentionally making the History club shit Schteel

>>29782252
Sewing Club

I want to know that their flag tank

>>29782252
> Talk to a Crew the delinquents.
see if we can unlock their loyalty quest

>>29782418
I dunno, Xenophon when everywhere, saw everything, and lived long enough to write about it all. That seems pretty successful to me.

>>29782418
>Soldier, Mercenary, Historian, deep liking of the Spartans...
Sounds like a Fighting History club to me.

> Talk to a Crew (I DUNNO, ALL OF THEM.)

“Girls, listen up.” Everyone gathers around to hear you speak. “Our match with William Adams is coming on Saturday. That gives us today and Friday to work things out. Tomorrow, we’re going to have a Strategy meeting, and I expect everyone to be there.”

Luciano raises her hand, “Do we have to-“

You say, “Yes, you have to go. I just said I expect everyone to be there.” You snap your fingers. “To the point however. We got five hedgerow cutter kits. I want volunteers. Anyone?”

Cathy raises her hand. “We’ll take a kit!”

Janek raises her hand eagerly. “We’ll take a kit as well!”

Kate says, “We’ll need them too.”

Anna raises her hand, looking a bit dreary. “Since we’re the flag tank. We might as well get them too.”

You nod. “Anyone else?” No takers. “Alright, I suppose we’ll take the last kit. No objections?”

> CONFIRM?
> Y/N
> Other

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>>29782524
>>29782540
>That seems pretty successful to me

I won't change my mind until they cosplay as him.
Seriously though, they seem a bit...dull.
Can't say that I find any club to be particularly interesting, really.

>>29782574
>Y

>>29782574
> N
Let's get to practicing. Maybe a speech from our instructor as well.

>>29782574
>Y

>finally catch up to CP quest
>time to sleep
Shouganai as fuck

>>29782574
>Y

>>29782635
Fuck, I read that as
>OBJECTIONS?
> Y/N

I meant > Y

>>29782574
>Y

>>29782661
I know right the tanks in this quest are far too slutty it's disgusting.

>>29782661
Why do you dislike Anime?

> Y

“Alright. We’ll start mounting those hedgecutters up.”

With that in mind, everyone begins the lengthy process of setting up the hedgerow cutters. As it turns out, it’s quite a difficult process that requires some welding, a bit of duct tape, and some good old tensile strength.

Keegan from the History club calls your Hedgerow cutters, “The Culin Hedgerow cutters. They were mostly an improvised kit to help break through the thick hedgerows during World War II. Technically your tank oughta be called a Rhino tank.”

You nod. “Thanks for that little fact, Keegan.”

After a few minutes of hard work, you check the cutters by kicking them a bit. Solid as a rock.

Kitten smiles. “Cool beans. Think we’ll make headway with this stuff?”

“Of course!” you say.

With that, Captain Dubois arrives, Sheridan tank and all. She hops on down, looking fit as a fiddle, clipboard in hand and eager smile on her face. “Alright, girls. Let’s do some girly things!”

> Command Theory
> Combat Theory
> Gunnery Practice
> Maneuvering Practice

>>29782815
>> Maneuvering Practice

>>29782815
> Gunnery Practice
New guns!

I sure hope we don't run anyone over with these things on

You know, we've got a group of girls that love to fly. Too bad we can't get our hands on a Birddog or something as an auxiliary vee so that we could do flyovers of future match sites.

>>29782895
Because being run over by a tank without hedgerow cutters is enjoyable.

>>29782815
> Maneuvering Practice
It's tradition at this point.

>>29782815
> Maneuvering Practice

>>29782815
>Rhino tank.

LOOK RHINOS!
RHIIIINOOOOS!

>>29782815
>> Gunnery Practice

>>29782815
>Maneuvering Practice

> Maneuvering Practice

You rhino your way through the fields, set up with all kinds of obstacles for your hedgerow cutters to just slice through. Technically speaking, they’re meant to cut through shrubs and plant life but crates, barrels, and other nonsense will just have to do for now.

You stand on the commander’s seat, turned out and leaning on the cupola. Ramirez as well is turned out of the loader’s hatch. You look around to see your tanks advancing behind you.

The advance is set up in a single file column. The point of this is to understand how to effectively maneuver as a group in a tight space like a road. The tanks behind you have their turrets traversed to the sides, covering your flanks. The caboose so to speak is the Churchill, which has its turret traversed all the way to the rear.

“Alright, girls,” says Dubois. “You’re under attack!”

You quickly raise the radio to your mouth. “Scatter!”

The tanks immediately turn in different directions in an efficient and calculated manner. No more crashes and the like.

“Attack over! Resume march!” says Dubois.

“Resume formation,” you shout. The tanks curl back into a straight single file line.

> Command Theory
> Combat Theory
> Gunnery Practice
> Take a Break
> Other

>>29783130
> Gunnery Practice

>>29783130
Other: See if we can stand on our tank while moving and not fall off

>>29783130
> Gunnery Practice
Excellent!

>>29783130
>> Gunnery Practice

>>29783130
>> Gunnery Practice

>>29783130
> Gunnery Practice

> Gunnery Practice

“Fire at will!”

Your tanks all shoot at the moving Teletank target. Of course, the only one to actually hit it is Michelle in their new Panzer IV Ausf. F2 with the long barreled L/43 75mm. You turn out and examine the Teletank with your binoculars. It’s shot in the turret. Everyone else’s shots splash rather dangerously close around it.

You look over at Ramirez, standing in the Loader’s hatch. “Ramirez. Load HVAP.”

Ramirez buttons up, then picks up the somewhat scarce HVAP round. As Dubois explained it earlier, the historical loadout for the Sherman was 97 rounds. Most of those were actually HE, but for the purposes of Tankery, the ITL presented the balanced loadout. Essentially, the loadout for HE and AP are switched around so that AP is the most common one.

Nancy fires on your command, and much to her delight, she hits the target square on in the side. “Yay! I did it!”

You pat Nancy on the shoulder. “Great, kid. Don’t get cocky. Ramirez, AP.”

Ramirez rams the AP shot into the breech.

The rest of Gunnery practice goes relatively the same, only you and the Aces are able to hit the target consistently. Everyone else misses or only hits every once in a while.

> Command Theory
> Combat Theory
> Take a Break
> Other

>>29783414
> Take a Break

>>29783414
>> Take a Break

>>29783414

Take a break
>> Other
Try for moblity kills

>>29783414
> Command Theory

>>29777300
If that whole map is the AO, what's to stop the other team from pushing along the Northern edge and moving to the Southern edge to encircle. They have faster tanks

> Take a Break

You yawn as you lie back on top of the turret. Kitten sits next to you on the gun mantlet. “Whoo. Practice is pretty fruitful today,” you say.

Kitten says, “Yeah. It’s really great. Everyone’s really improving.”

Nancy, Lisa, and Ramirez talk casually as they stand in front of Cupid the Sherman. You look down on them, wondering what they’re talking about.

Nancy says, “… so pickles.”

Lisa shakes her head. “Nah, not pickles.”

Ramirez in a rare show of initiative asks, “Why not pickles?”

“You can’t use pickles, pickles are shit.” says Lisa.

You quirk your brow. What the fuck are they talking about? You sit up and say, “Hey, Nancy. Girls. What are you talking about down there?”

They all look at each other, confused. They turn back to you and say, “We don’t know.”

Well, that figures.

> Command Theory
> Combat Theory
> Take a Break
> Other

>>29783652
>> Combat Theory

>>29783414
> Take a Break

>>29783652
> Combat Theory

>>29783624
A river. A deep one, with steep banks to the north and wide girth to the south.

>>29783652
> Combat Theory

>>29783652
> Combat Theory

> Combat Theory

> M4A1E8 AMMO LOADOUT
> ARMOR PIERCING (AP): 60
> HIGH-EXPLOSIVE (HE): 20
> SMOKE ROUND (SR): 10
> HIGH-VELOCITY ARMOR PIERCING (HVAP): 7

You write down notes as Captain Dubois goes on about the specific shell type to use for the specific situation.

“… Now, be thankful you’re not working with low-velocity guns anymore. What do HEAT rounds do again?”

Cathy raises her hand. “Penetrate at the same value regardless of distance?”

“Of course,” says Dubois. “But also take into account armor sloping as well, plus the fact that there are better rounds than HEAT for different ranges.” She continues with, “And like I said earlier. There’s a great equilibrium between the Commander, and the Loader. Commander has to know which shell type to use, and the Loader has to get the round in quick and efficiently.”

Everyone pays attention at that. Nothing wrong with reviews.

> Command Theory
> Take a Break
> Other

>>29784012
> Command Theory

>>29784012
> Command Theory

>>29784012
>> Command Theory

>>29784012
> Command Theory

>>29783717
So they don't have any fording gear, or bridges

>>29784012
> Command Theory
> Other
Recognizing tanks based only on their topmost outlines, perhaps?

>>29784192
No, they don't. They have no bridgelayers, and to my knowldege, none of their cruisers could be fitted with DDs and canvas floats. There's a single bridge, and there's a possible fording point south of it that involves swinging their asses in the breeze in a very open field with no concealment.

>>29784192
I think one anon stated that we know they have the ability to bridge across, but I can't find any mention of it. It's possible, so we need to plan for the possibility that they'll flank and hit us on our side of the river.

It's difficult planning against a mobile force, especially if they know where we want to engage them. The best we can do is prepare and not be caught off-guard

>>29784302
>very open field with no concealment.
they love playing in such areas...

> Command Theory

“Now, for you Commanders. You need to be able to know how to identify specific tanks by silhouette. Right down to the specific variant.” She tugs down on the screen for a projector, then lets it go. The screen flies up, revealing the chalkboard and two very vague outlines of tanks. “Can anyone tell me what these tanks are?”

Kate raises her hand.

“Besides Kate.”

Kate rolls her eyes, then withdraws. Everyone else sort of struggles to tell what the tanks are.

Dales asks, “Can you give us a hint?”

Dubois nods. “They have a gun.”

Natalya says, “Wow. Didn’t realize that.” Everyone chuckles and laughs a bit.

Nancy raises her hand. “The first one is an M4 Sherman and the other one is a… Panzer IV?”

Dubois snaps her finger. “The exact variants are an M4A3 Sherman and a Panzer III ausf. N. Though for you radio operators, some handouts containing the specific silhouettes of the tanks will be provided. It’s generally advised you at least memorize the more iconic vehicles. Enemy identification is key to fight or flight.”

Dubois walks up to you. She asks, “So, Gertrude. Got anything you want to learn today?”

> TACTICAL MANEUVER AVAILABLE TO LEARN

> Miho’s Hook – Cost to learn: 30 CP
> From the front of a tank, run around the opposing tank, then immediately pivot and slide around to the enemy tank’s rear. This will probably wreck your suspension and tracks, but the enemy will definitely overcompensate for speed, allowing you a point blank shot to their rear.

> Sidescraper – Cost to learn: 5 CP
>Angle your hull around the corner of some obstacle, obscuring half your tank and exposing your well-angled thickened front to the enemy.

> LEARN?
> Y/N
> Other

>>29784337
Not when we have better positioning and cover. It'd be like a shooting gallery.

>>29784371
> Sidescraper

Kinda important in the city.

>>29784371
> N
First too expensive, second we decided was useless.

>>29784371
>N

Nothing to learn, we do have to memorize William Adams tanks though

>>29784371

You would've thought the History Club would've known what those were.

>>29784371
> N

>>29784371
>N

>>29784371
i was hoping a new maneuver would be open now.

HEY!
Schtreel!
Is this all options left to learn now? if so tell us one way or another.

>>29784544
I think we were learning how to recognize not maneuver

> N

You all stand outside the Hangar, tired, a bit worn out, and some greasy (the Chi-Ha had a bit of an issue with the engine). But regardless, Captain Dubois, clad in her neat little Army dress uniform addresses you all. “Right, girls. Saturday’s your match with William Adams. I’ve been with you for quite a while, and I’ve seen you all grow into your positions in Tankery. I’m not for one speeches so I’ll just say it. You’ve all got potential.” She grins, giving a thumbs up. “Good luck! Don’t let me now.”

Everyone shouts excitedly. “Alright!”

> + 5 MORALE ACROSS ALL CREWS

With that, everyone begins leaving. You check the time. Might want to get to that slumber party now.

Dubois pats you on the shoulder. “Hope you got a plan tomorrow.”

“I do, I do,” you say. “Hopefully.”

Dubois chortles. “Yeah, hopefully. Take care, Gertrude.”

With that, Dubois leaves.

What to do now?

> Head to William Adams
> Talk to your Crew
> Talk to a Crew (Specify)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29784595
> Talk to a Crew (Naval Studies Merchant + History)
Ask them about their tank names.

>>29784595
> Head to William Adams

>>29784629
Sounds good, I'll second this.

>>29784595
> Head to William Adams
along the way
> Study a Tankery Team, the drunken Miho and her boy toy.

>>29784702
I think that's a different canon you're barking up.

>>29784595
>Head to William Adams

>>29784595
>>29784629
This and the Aces

Let's talk about their upgraded guns

>>29784595
>(the Chi-Ha had a bit of an issue with the engine)

Do you think if we upgrade it into a Shinoto Chi-Ha or a Chi-nu, it will be better?

>>29784739
it's just a friendly poke at BlackJack from his last thread, that's all

>>29784928
That quest makes me feel sad on the inside