>>29948152
> Enjoy the last day of Shore Leave

LAST CHANCE

>>29948152
> Enjoy the last day of Shore Leave

Wait, wasn't the Tiger supposed to arrive today?

>>29948152
> Enjoy the last day of Shore Leave
Let's go somewhere with the crew.

>>29948208
I'll update that now, thank you.

>>29948152
> Enjoy the last day of Shore Leave

>>29948152
>> Embark on a Subquest (Specify)
Freshman Loyalty Quest

>>29948152
> Enjoy the last day of Shore Leave

>>29948208
I thought it will arrive on monday?, might be my mistake

>>29948254
Well Wendy said it was supposed to arrive today yesterday...

> Enjoy the last day of Shore Leave

You run your hand along Kitten’s silky smooth leg. “… and that is why women shave their legs, Kitten.”

“Gee, thanks,” she says.

With that, you both get dressed in the most readily available things you can think of, your Tankery uniforms. You sit down on Ramirez’s bed and get to eating Nancy’s freshly made waffles with lots of maple syrup on top. Such taste!

Nancy asks you as she wipes up some of the mess on Ramirez’s counter, “So, what are we going to do today, President?”

You say, “I think a day of rest is in order. Tomorrow we do go back to school, you know?”

Lisa nods. “I can look forward to that, I suppose. I’d rather be worrying about academics than worry about, you know?”

“Of course, Lisa.” You pull out your phone and start browsing for some likely places of tourism.

> A nice day spa
> Musee de la Liberation
> Cite de la Mer
> A fancy restaurant
> FUCK IT, LET’S GO SHOPPING
> Other

Hey Schteel, there was some confusion after thread yesterday. In the PARTS CURRENTLY OWNED part of the pastebin, it isn't really clear what guns we have. The 2pdr and 25pdr and the now mounted 6pdr are still listed, and I'm not sure if we kept the Littlejohn Adaptor from the Sentinel's 2pdr when we mounted on the 6pdr or if it went towards the cost for mounting it. Maybe list guns individually instead of keeping them under the Ordnance QF Bundle.

>>29948389
> Musee de la Liberation

>>29948389
> Musee de la Liberation
> A fancy restaurant

Food after museum.

>>29948401
I'll actually update it now to reflect that. Thanks for saying that.

>>29948389
> FUCK IT, LET’S GO SHOPPING

>>29948389
> Musee de la Liberation
> A fancy restaurant

It's our last day here, might as well do what we can.

>>29948389
>> Musee de la Liberation

>>29948389
> Musee de la Liberation
> A fancy restaurant

>>29948389
> Musee de la Liberation
> A fancy restaurant

> Musee de la Liberation
> A fancy restaurant

“There’s a nice museum dedicated to World War II history in town, I think a visit there and then a cozy little restaurant for lunch sounds fair. Yeah?”

Nancy grins. “Oh, that sounds lovely!”

Lisa says, “Today’s probably going to be really boring.” You quirk your brow, then Lisa says, “But still, museums are cool. I’m for it.”

You look over at Ramirez. “Ramirez?” Ramirez is simply lying back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Thinking what? You don’t know, and you don’t particularly care. “I’m guessing you’re for it.” Ramirez nods.

You pet Kitten on head, smiling. “Museum it is then. Let’s saddle up then. ITL should have our tanks ready by now.”

With that, you finish off your breakfast, then head out of Ramirez’s dorm and head towards the Tankery HQ where your tanks are located. Nothing wrong with taking your tank out for a drive after all. All the fine misses of the 20s took their tankettes out for drives. Hell, you feel like Bertha Benz.

> Talk Tanks (Topic?)
> Converse Casually (Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29948597
> Consult the Shop (Specify)

Tiger II ELITE -Free
Improved Suspension, Heavy Tank - 1500
Grouser Kit - 100
TOTAL: 1600

Might as well do the Tiger upgrades now so it'll be ready in time for practice on Tuesday.

>>29948617
Sure, this.

>>29948617
Sounds good, supporting this.

>>29948617
>>29948597
Sure, as long as upgrading it later doesn't take away the Eliting.

>>29948617
>>29948597
Sure add applique armoe too while we're at i

>>29948617
To add, why not improved suspension and grouser for the Hellcat too?

>>29948707

Oops, I actually sort of forgot about that.

I don't know how to classify it though, so I'll be treating it as a Light Tank.

Tiger II ELITE - Free
Improved Suspension, Heavy Tank - 1500
Grouser Kit x2 - 200
Improved Suspension, Light Tank - 500

TOTAL: 2200

>>29948742
>>29948665
Still sounds good.

>>29948617
Tiger II ELITE -Free
Improved Suspension, Heavy Tank - 1500
Grouser Kit - 100
1x Appliqué Armor Kit, Heavy Tank: 1,000 Dollars
Total: 2600
>>29948707
Because no one is manning it right now

>>29948742
>8742 Replies: >>29948760
>>>29948707
What about Applique armor for the Tiger?

>>29948764

We're giving it to the Poles pronto.

And really, the Tiger has enough armor for now, thought if the Aces want the Applique we can always give it to them later.

> Consult the Shop

“Ah, Gertrude. Glad you’re calling. Congratulations on your win over William Adams! Was quite the match. Nearly gave me a heart attack.”

“Well you’re old enough to have served in the War, Mr. Mishka, I don’t want you getting hurt or anything.”

“Ah, I’m as spry as the day as I was born! So, I’m assuming this is a business call then?”

“Yep!”

> WANTED FOR PURCHASE
>> ASSIGN TEAM TIGRIS TO TIGER II (PORSCHE) (COMP. SPEC.)
>> UPGRADE TIGER II (PORSCHE) TO (ELITE): FREE
>> IMPROVED SUSPENSION, HEAVY TANK – TIGER II (PORSCHE): 1,500
>> GROUSER KIT – TIGER II (PORSCHE): 100

> CONFIRM ?
> Y/N
> Other (Anything else to purchase?)

>>29948786
We are, I thought that was still up for debate?

>>29948800
> Other (Anything else to purchase?)
New purchase sheet.
>>29948742

>>29948800
>Y
We can upgrade the Hellcat later, we need the money in case for monday

>>29948803
As did I. I want the Rifles in the Hellcat.

>>29948800
> Y
+ Applique Armour

>>29948800
Y

We can still upgrade an elite tank though, right Schteel?

>>29948803
I'm certainly advocating it. *shrug*.

It'll let the Poles do a lot more than in their old Stuart.

>>29948800
> Y

>>29948851
You can still convert ELITE tanks.

>>29948800
> Y

>>29948837
The Rifles can have the T-34 when the play is done with it. The Hellcat suits the Poles' aggressive style a lot more.

If we replace the Porsche turret with the Henschel turret on the Tiger II, will it still be Elite?

>>29948938

Does converting a comp spec tank suddenly make it vintage?

>>29948963
If you put vintage stuff on it...

>>29948912
>The Rifles can have the T-34 when the play is done with it.

That means the Rifles will still have to bear with the Chi-Ha up to the lead-up for the practice match with Saunders.

>>29949010

...How is that even supposed to work? At no point in this quest does the mechanics even imply it works that way.

>>29949013

For what, five more days?

Five days in the Chi-ha isn't going to kill them, Jesus.

>>29948800
>Y
wait a sec schteel! doesn't our perk mean we get the suspension for free?

>>29949053
So we can convert the Chi-ha then?

>>29949081
That's only chassis.

>>29949081

Not a Chassis, doesn't count.

> Y

“That’s all for now,” you say.

“Excellent choice. I’ll call up Kate and let her know work’s going to be done. Modifications should be ready by Tuesday.”

“Thanks, Mr. Mishka.”

“Ah, don’t thank me, I’m a businessman.”

You hang up. Lisa looks over at you. “So, how’s Mr. Mishka doing?” she asks.

You say, “He’s doing alright for an old man. I would’ve seen folks like him in the Old Folks Home, but instead he’s doing backbreaking labor. He have a fountain of youth in his garage or something?” you joking ask.

Lisa smiles. “Ah, Mr. Mishka’s just stubborn like that. All Russians are. I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t know that Eisenhower isn’t President anymore.”

You shrug. Can’t argue with that.

You arrive at the Tankery Warehouse. Sure enough, you see Officials working on your tanks, repairing with good speed and efficiency and-

“Gertrude!” Your ITL Liaison, Ashley Ursula Luz, slides in front of you. She’s perky as ever. “How are you doing?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite

>>29949093
> Boast

>>29949088

No, because five days isn't going to make that much of a fucking difference.

>>29949093
> Boast

Life is pretty cool.

>>29949093
> Boast

>>29949093
>Modifications should be ready by Tuesday.

Shouldn't the Tiger be done by Monday?

>>29949093
> Boast

Won a match, got some better tanks and a day off. Life is good.

>>29949140

Must be conversion into elite

>>29949140
Tuesday is the first practice day of every week, which will also be the first time the Tiger II will be used by a crew.

I think that's the context of what Mr. Mishka is trying to say here.

> Boast

“Oh, everything’s just going right for me, Miss Lutz.”

Lutz grins, her smile almost blinding you with its sheer bright happiness. “That’s wonderful!” she says. “If you’re here to grab your tank, we’ve already fixed it up and repaired it for you!” She motions over to Cupid, conspicuously the only tank that doesn’t have Officials crawling all over it.

You nod. “Thanks, Miss Lutz. Means a lot.”

“Oh, it’s nothing!” she says. “If anything, you should be thanking our top-notch repair crews. They could restore a Konigstiger from near wreck to perfect function in days!” She leans over, whispering. “They’re like animals when it comes to tanks, so treat it like you would the zoo.”

You snicker. “I’ll think about it.”

“Right then! I’ll leave you to it!” She marches off to supervise the repair of the Churchill IV, Earl.

> Head Out
> Ask the ITL Officials a question (Specify?)
> Talk with your Crew (Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29949287
> Ask the ITL Officials a question (Specify?)
Heh, why not?

>Can we still keep the 6pdr for Earl if it's upgraded to Mk. VII?

>>29949287
>> Head Out
> Read a Book (Where's Waldo)

>>29949322

Sure, why not?

>>29949287
>>29949328
Sure why not we could start reading the libary book

>>29949287
> Head Out
> Read a Book (Where's Waldo)

>>29949287
> Head Out
> Read a Book Where is waldo

> Head Out
> Read a Book (Where’s Waldo)

You all hop into Cupid, then roll out of the Warehouse. You decide a good book is in order, something light, something enjoyable.

FUKKEN WHERE’S WALDO IN WORLD WAR II. STAGE ONE: THE DIEPPE RAID.

…

GODDAMN IT.

…

WHERE THE FUCK IS HE!?

…

HOLY SHIT, HE’S RIGHT THERE. THAT WAS OBVIOUS, YOU MUST BE RETARDED.

> Where’s Waldo in World War II: Progress: 10%

You shut the book. Where’s Waldo always did make you feel a bit stupid, and not even on the same level as academic textbooks.

You feel Cupid rumble as you’re loaded onto the loading elevator.

> Talk Tanks (Topic?)
> Converse Casually (Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29949543
> Read a Book waldo
don't chicken out pool!

>>29949543
>> Read a Book (Where's Waldo)

>>29949543

Read a Book: Where's Waldo

That Motherfucker thinks he can best me?

>>29949543
> Converse Casually (Topic?)
Talk about class funding. We need a plan here, folks.

>>29949543
> Read a Book (Where's Waldo)
NO FEAR

>>29949543
>Be casual

Also, I know this is a pretty spergy complaint, but when you're writing numbers involved in a dialog or speech, it would be nice if you actually wrote them out instead of using their arabic numerals. I noticed in the William Adams match you did a lot of "words words 35, words, words words," vis a vis "words words words, words, thirty five, words words words."

>>29949748
I'll keep that in mind, thank you. I generally use numbers to make them stand out, there's a lot to keep track of in LGA I just realized.

> Read a Book (Where’s Waldo)

GODDAMN IT, WHERE THE HELL IS HE IN THE THEORETICAL OPERATION SEA LION AMPHIBIOUS INVASION OF DOVER?

…

FUCK YOU WIZARD, YOU’RE NOT WHO YOU’RE LOOKING FOR.

…

FUCK YOU TOO DOG. Actually no, sorry Dog.

…

GODDAMN IT, WHY IS THIS IS SO HARD-

HOLY SHIT, THERE HE IS. YOU SCANNED THAT PART LIKE TEN FUCKING TIMES. YOU ARE RETARDED.

You slam the book shut. Waldo’s making look you bad, and he’s not even a real character.

You receive a call.

“Fairless (SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT)”

> Answer
> Don’t Answer

>>29949748
>Churchill Mark Four
>Panzer Four
>StuG Three
>Tiger Two
>Tee-Thirty Four

You prefer that format then?

>>29949770
I'm fine with what you write as it is Schteel. Just thought you should know that.

>>29949843
> Answer

Otherwise she'll find us and rip out our spine.

Plus, you know she likes us better than Frendenbitch so we should keep it that way.

>>29949843
>Answer
Calm down Trudy there's no need to insult every part of the damn book

>>29949843
> Answer

>>29949843
> Answer

>>29949843
> Answer

>>29949770
I'm fine with the number format, that's how they were oringinally labeled if I recall so it's okay

>>29949843
>Answer

Also, can we please stop reading? I think half the times the option was presented we read some shit.

> Answer

> Where’s Waldo in World War II: Progress: 20%

“Hey, Fairless. What’s up?”

“Just calling to remind you of our little meeting tomorrow. Same place as last time, it’s up in the Command tower. We’ve got some issues of finance to iron out, not to mention club activities.”

“Alright, Fairless. But seriously, how are you doing, enjoying Shore Leave?”

“I’m fine. You?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite

>>29949962
But PERKS!

>>29949969
>> Polite

Doing ok.

Call me if I can help, you sound not fine.

>>29949969
> Polite

>>29949962
there is always a perk we will need with this. that and we score 10 command points too. worth it.
>>29949969
> Boast
first win! feeling fine!

>>29949969
> Polite
Last day R&R. Crew deserves it.

>>29949864
When characters are speaking, yes, it would be "mark four," rather than "MK IV."

All other times using their designation, with numerals (Arabic or Roman) would be appropriate.

>>29949969
>Boast
>PRETTY FUCKING GOOD I'D SAY

>>29949969
> Polite

>>29949996
She has to deal with Fredendal on a frequent basis, does that sound fine to you?

>>29950019
No, which is why I mentioned it.

>>29949969
> Polite

>>29950003
>>29950009
Because rubbing in her face how good Shore Leave is while she's slaving away because of Fredendal is such a greeeeeeaat idea.

>>29950045
we bought the school some more life span. i even bet she's probably happy for our first win. don't knock it.

>>29949543
So did Kitten and Trudy hop on the /u/ boat, or are they just really good friends? No judgment, just curiosity.

>>29949969
>Other: Ask if she wants to go to dinner with us, our treat.

>>29950158
They're best good friends.

>>29949969
>Polite

Invite her along, let's build some bridges.

>>29950193
I thought they were good best friends.

>>29950166
Ha, as if. Still, though, I'd support it just on the off chance that, maybe, she's not a complete bitch and just mostly one. >>29949969

> Polite

“Oh, I’m doing well, Fairless. I mean, did you do anything this Shore Leave?”

“Yeah, I got to file all the expenses of the Senior Clubs during Shore Leave the entire week. That was fun.”

“Ouch.”

“Yeah, well, no matter. At least you’re enjoying yourself. But don’t slack off, alright?”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“Right, I’ll let you go. Congrats on your first match by the way.”

“Thanks, see you.”

You hang up. You can feel Cupid slowly grind to a halt. Lisa then turns to you and says, “We’re here.”

The four of you hop off Cupid then walk over to the museum. It’s situated at the top of a mountain, overlooking the port of Cherbourg. You bet that view is scenic, but of course you’re going to have to get through the entire thing. By no means is it a big museum, but there was a good number of people visiting today.

“So Boss,” you step inside and Lisa asks you. “Where do we start?”

> The Normandy Landings
> Battle of Cherbourg
> Operation Cobra
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
> Other

>>29950228

Fairless is actually a pretty nice person, it's just that working with Fredendal on a consistent basis has left her a little bitter and cranky. Can you blame her?

>>29950250
>> The Normandy Landings

START AT THE BEGINNING AND GO TO THE END!

>>29950250
>> The Normandy Landings

>>29950263
Oh motherfucker I can't read at all. I thought it was Fredendall, not Fairless.

My b. I like Fairless.

>>29950250
>> The Normandy Landings

>>29950250

>Normandy Landings

Let's remind ourselves why swimming tanks are fukken stupid.

>>29950250
> The Normandy Landings

everyone should go there.
i know an old vet who landed at that place and was with a team on a duce and half that had a AA quad cannons bolted to the payload deck. he told me stoies about the fighter planes he shot at and the time he spent nearly 2 weeks using those guns to toss a wall of lead across the rein river at the nazis.

>>29950320
Their not stupid they worked for the most part.

Just not in Omaha....


Also that's an interesting concept should we have to cross rivers in another match

>>29950371
>Also that's an interesting concept should we have to cross rivers in another match

Perrine's way ahead of us on that.
She did field a single LVT during the match against Saunders.

>>29950431
true, it was the one withthe 37mm right?

I'm kind of looking forward t our match with her, she has an interesting lineup

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>>29950431
>Perrine's way ahead of us on that.

In what, being a friendless shit?

>>29950489
We're friends with her.

>>29950489
But we're her friend.

>>29950511
That was a mistake I tell you, A MISTAKE.

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>>29950511
Out of pity more than anything else

>>29950511
Yeah.
Doesn't mean we like her. You've never been friends with someone you dislike?

>>29950371

I take it back, but our Sherman might be too heavy to float.

Might work with the Hellcat though...

> Normandy Landings

You take a few pictures as the tour guide lectures on the Normandy Landings.

“…and there were five major beaches. The British were to land at three, codenamed Juno, Gold, and Sword. The Americans landed at Omaha and Utah beaches. The landings themselves were codenamed Operation Neptune. Now, this one of the largest amphibious landings ever conducted, but a little known fact is that beforehand the Allies preceded the Operation with a great ruse.

“For months beforehand, the Allies conducted a widespread false information campaign that would lead the Germans into believing the Allies would not land at Normandy, but instead at Calais. The Germans bought this ruse hook line and sinker, and it contributed to their slow response in defending against the Allied breakout from the beaches. Not to mention the Airborne landings which were bogging down German advances and securing all objectives to link the various beaches and create a continuous supply chain.”

You all ogle at the various pictures and exhibits of various gadgets. Stuff like old compasses, goggles, even a few weapons. You even spy a set of binoculars, similar to Grandpa’s.

> Ask the Tour Guide a Question (Specify)
> Battle of Cherbourg
> Operation Cobra
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
> Other

>>29950522
>>29950523
>>29950531
But Perrine is really nice though. A bit creepy sure but no ones perfect.

>>29950558
> Battle of Cherbourg

>>29950558
>> Ask the Tour Guide a Question (Specify)
Ask about the Donold Ducks

>>29950594
What she does to tanks isn't nice.

>>29950558

>Operation Cherbourg

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>>29950594
>But Perrine is really nice though

Well, Hitler was an alright guy to provided you weren't a Jew.
Think of the torment all those poor tanks suffer at her hands!

>>29950615
They're just tank stop acting like she cuts people up or something.

>>29950615
I don't mind what she does, I'm only concern about the rare' tanks she does it too.

Replications are okay.

Also Trude doesn't mind her friendship

>>29950558
>The British were to land at three, codenamed Juno
The Canadians apologize, but look upon your direction with discomfort, eh.

>>29950637
Tanks have souls, though

>>29950615
Tanks are just tools. If they can be made to be awesome, then hell yeah.

>>29950662
The vintages, the replications are mindless clones.

I have a problem with the vintages but what she does to the replication does not bother me.

We had this discussion can we drop it

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>>29950637
>They're just tanks

>>29950595
>>29950612
>>29950558
These please

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>>29950683
>We had this discussion can we drop it

Well alright.

Schteel, is it too late to go recruit the Otakus?

>>29950732
Nancy doesn't like them.

If they show up and want to be recruited...maybe.

but let's not try and find them on our own,

>>29950732
Our Otakus are not those Otakus.

And I still vote no anyway.

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>>29950762
>Our Otakus are not those Otakus.

And our history team doesn't compare to Oorai's either.
Just gotta make do with what you get, man

>>29950732
For academic purposes, we should ask the Otakus what do they know about tanks.

They'll most likely reference an anime. In a setting already based off an anime. We need to go deeper.

>>29950824
>They'll most likely reference an anime

Maybe this universe has something like Strike Witches with tank aces.

Oh man

> Battle of Cherbourg
> Ask the Tour Guide a Question

You raise your hands. “So were the DD tanks successful at their jobs?”

The tour guide says, “Well, that’s a matter of opinion. The seas were very rough that day, and despite the general confusion from the initial landing, most of the DD tanks reached their objectives, a bit late mind you. Omaha Beach was far worse about it, with almost none of them actually managing to reach the shore. Now in calmer waters during Operation Dragoon, they were much more successful.”

You move onto the Battle of Cherbourg exhibit.

“The port of Cherbourg was considered a vital objective for the D-Day landings owing to being a deepwater port that would allow the logistics chain to be simplified. Before Cherbourg, equipment from the United States had to land at Great Britain, then shuffle through the process of being loaded again and waterproofed, then be landed at one of the beaches. Cherbourg thus was a valuable target.

“Now the Assault on Cherbourg took the better part of the month of June, where the fierce fighting ended up wrecking the port so badly, that it would not be used for three months at best. Regardless, the objective was completed, and what’s more, the city of Cherbourg was liberated from Axis rule.”

You tilt your head at the big map marking advances and other movements of the armies. It’s bit incomprehensible.

> Ask the Tour Guide a Question (Specify)
> Operation Cobra
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
> Other

>>29950798
Yeah and we have at least one team likely coming up with the Theatre Tech girls, possibly two if we can get the Naval studies Engineering crew.

I'll be generous, if >>29950756
happens I'd consider it. But going in Character Gertrude has more reasons to avoid/not think of the Otakus than she does to go find them.

>>29950250
>> The Normandy Landings

It's a tad cliche, but it's as good of a staring point as any!

>>29950848
>Operation Cobra

>>29950848
>> Operation Cobra

>>29950891
Little late bub.

>>29950848
> Operation Cobra
>>29950878

You also forgot the girl scouts, they might consider it after the match

>>29950878
Speaking of teams, are there other nationality based student associations, like the one our Pollacks are from?
Might be worth checking those out

>>29950912
Yup, completely forgot. I want to see Daisy turn out to be a gunner to rival Michelle or something, just for laughs.

>>29950916
Dunno, but a good idea.

>>29950848

>Operation Cobra

>>29950910

Browser didn't refresh. You people move faster than some generals--it's a wonder anyone can keep up.

> Operation Cobra

> Operation Cobra

“… and main objective of Operation Cobra was the breakout from the beaches and into France proper. This involved securing cities like Saint Lo. In cooperation with the British, the Americans advanced south after taking the city of Saint Lo towards Sur Vire and Le Beny Bocage and as far south as Avranches around the Gulf of St. Malo. German resistance amounted to various counter attacks that did not succeed for a variety of reasons, either due to being outnumbered or due to their logistics chains breaking down.”

The tour guide finishes as you walk out and see the beautiful view outside the city of Cherbourg. “After Operation Cobra, the Allies had a substantial footing to liberate the rest of France and continue moving to such greater battles like the Falais pocket, up to Belgium, then to the Ardennes. Right through to the German’s surrender in April 1945.”

The five of you quickly take a group picture, with that scenic view right behind you. “Smile!” you say. You take the photo and take a look. Nice.

> Ask the Tour Guide a Question (Specify)
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29951168
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
AHHA TIME TO BUY USELESS SOUVENIRS

>>29951168
>> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP

BUY TANK MODELS.

ALL THE TANK MODELS.

>>29951168
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
IT'S TIME

>>29951168
>> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
maybe we can find some books.

>>29951168

>Ask tour guide a question: "Excuse me maim, but can you recommend any further reading into Operation Cobra?"

It was a tank/manuver heavy campaign after all.

>>29951168
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP
Mail something back home for Griselda and Dad.

>>29951241
This.

>>29951241
That's a good point anon, I'll second it.

>>29951168
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP


>>29949969

to come back on this one: We need to remember: Fredenfall destroyed sophomore finances, and we're keeping it afloat with our self-raised tankery budget. The tankery budget does not contain school finances anymore.

>>29951241
Supporting.

Let's buy a lot of rare tank models so we can smash them in front of Yukari when we need to fight Oarai

> Ask the Tour Guide a Question
> FUKKEN GIFT SHOP

“So what would you recommend for further reading into Operation Cobra?”

The Tour Guide says, “Oh, there are plenty of books that cover Operation Cobra. John Keegan for example has written about it in various books. In fact, if your local library has a history section, you should probably look to see if they have anything covering the Battle of Normandy, as most books of those kind cover Operation Cobra to some length.”

You nod. “Thanks.”

With that in mind, you finish off the tour with a trip to the FUKKEN GIFT SHOP. You all gape in awe at all the uselessly expensive things. Books you’ll never read, candy that doesn’t taste that great, instruments that don’t work-

Actually, there’s quite the section of things you could buy in a little corner to the side.

> Model of T34 Calliope – 1:35
> Model of M4A1 (76) Sherman – 1:35
> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear!
> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE
> RC Goliath Tracked Mine
> BUY EVERYTHING!
> buy nothing
> Other

>>29951477
Bully

>>29951485
> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE
Why is this not a thing?

>>29951485
> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear!
> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE

Send one to little sis.

>>29951485
>> RC Goliath Tracked Mine
Buy a couple and race them with Kitten!

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>>29951485
>RC Goliath Tracked Mine

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>>29951485
>Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE
>>29951510
What?

>>29951485
>> Model of M4A1 (76) Sherman – 1:35 (For our us)
>> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear! (For Lisa)
>> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE (Not sure but I like this)

>>29951485
Are those models or kits?

I wonder if Trudy has the patience to assemble and paint a kit.

>Buy the Sherman
>Buy the AP round
>Buy a t-shirt

>>29951539
AWWWW SHIIIII-

>>29951568
They sold out instantly and will never be made again.

>>29951485
> Model of M4A1 (76) Sherman – 1:35

For us

> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear!

Lisa will like this

> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE

Our sister

>>29951168
Hey Schteel, is there a tourney rooster somewhere?
Would like to know who we could end up facing in the future.
Also, are there any German teams? Not those Krautboos from Kuromorimine, I mean honest to god and Kaiser Teutons

>>29951485
> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear!
> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE
> RC Goliath Tracked Mine
Models are for nerds with patience.

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>>29951588

>>29951485
>> BUY EVERYTHING!

We can keep the Calliope model, and everything else can be gifts!

>>29951612
Now that you say that, you've reminded that I do actually need to work on the tourney roster.

I'll post it in about an hour between updates.

>>29951588
>They sold out instantly and will never be made again.

..but wouldn't that be a great reason to make more?

>>29951638
That's how limited editions work yo.

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>>29951652
Man this world is awful.
So long, suckers

>>29951635

>Other: See if there are any books lying around, knowledge is power.

>>29951638
Then they wouldn't be as collectable. Part of the reason for buying cool LE merchandise is knowing that you own one of the few in the world. If the company produces more, people will know that their shit isn't worth paying hundreds of dollars for.

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>>29951635

Oh Christ, that makes me worry over who our next opponent will be.

I hope it's Pravda. Or Anzio. Maybe the ANZAC team?

>>29951635
the goodies we'll buy isn't coming out of the school tankery funds, right?

>>29951683
We can find books in the libary

>>29951692
We're facing Walter Chrisite

>>29951692

Our next opponent is Saunders, We've got a sparring match with them on...Monday...I think.

>>29951753
After the Play, I still think we should change the date

>>29951790

>Let's call them up as our next action then.

>>29951753

On the subject of Saunders: it doesn't look like Kay's doing that entire "intercepting radio comms" schtick. What sorta tactics could she try with all those Shermans of hers, and what counters do we have?

>>29951485
> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear!
> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE
> RC Goliath Tracked Mine

Check for books
>>29951704
Because librarys have every book ever... Right?

>>29951861
Standard Sherman Tactics I suppose.

That being said, might be similar to that of Willaim Adams

We should put in effort to recruit this week, it's just a practice match so throwing green crews in the battle will be fine and give them a lot of valuable experience.

>>29951861
Weight of numbers, wolf pack tactics, divide and conquer; we counter by sticking together in favourable terrain.

>>29951890
Well we can look up what the lady recommends

>>29951861

Shermans fight by using one tank as bait while the other three tanks with it try to out flank the target (wolf pack), or they zerg rush the shit out of you.

I say we use ambush and lure tactics to win.

>>29951693
Nope. Your personal funds.

> Bandage Bear “Yogi York” – Sharper than your average bear!
> Plushie 75mm Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped Round – FULL SCALE
> Model of M4A1 (76) Sherman – 1:35
> RC Goliath Tracked Mine

Lisa blinks at you. “That’s quite a lot of stuff.”

You blink back at her, then offer up the Bandage Bear. “Want-“ She immediately snatches it from you, looking embarrassed out of her mind. “-it?” you finish.

Lisa rolls her eyes. She mutters, “Yes.”

Kitten looks over, a plushie 75mm APBC Round. “Ooh, you’re getting one too?”

You say, “Well, maybe for Griselda, but she already has the 37mm, the 47mm, the 75mm, the 90mm, the 105, the 128, and the 152.”

“Your sister sounds weird,” says Ramirez.

You shrug. “Eh, she likes Tankery like that.”

You purchase the stuff out of your pocket then walk out of the museum, clutching all your newly acquired goods. Your stomach then growls. Sounds like it’s time for lunch. You hit up a list on your phone of nearby fancy luncheons.

> Le Ratatouille
> Vingt mille lieues sous les fruits de mer
> Five Guys
> Maitre de la cuisine du monde
> Other

>>29951890

Whatever libraries don't have, online shopping does. We'll just need to go on not-Amazon and wait 3-5 business days (or 2 business days, if we're really antsy about it) for a copy.

>>29951962
> Vingt mille lieues sous les fruits de mer

>>29951962

>Le Ratatouille

Peasant food.

>>29951962
> Vingt mille lieues sous les fruits de mer
We need to pick the longest name, it's so obnoxious that the food HAS to be good for people to eat there.

>>29951962
>> Le Ratatouille

Like the movie? I can imagine Trude picking this for that reason alone

>>29951962

>> Le Ratatouille

Sounds like a nice place--hope there aren't any rats running around.

>>29951962
> Le Ratatouille

Dayum Griselda...
>she already has the 37mm, the 47mm, the 75mm, the 90mm, the 105, the 128, and the 152.

I guess she's prowling for that elusive 88 plushie next?

>>29952023

And it also is probably expensive--prohibitively so, even. I mean, this sounds like the sort of place that charges people for eating the bread that is laid out ahead of any appetizers or dishes.

>>29951962
> Vingt mille lieues sous les fruits de mer

Purely because dat pun.

>>29951962
> Vingt mille lieues sous les fruits de mer

> Le Ratatouille

You hand off the directions to Lisa, and once all your stuff is packed, you set off for Le Ratatouille. It’s actually only a few minutes drive and you arrive there in good time. It’s a neat little establishment nestled in between a few other bigger restaurants. You park your tank right outside and hop off and walk right in.

The Maitre d’ you think says, “Bienvenue.”

You nod. “Bonjour. Table for five, please?”

The Maitre d’ leads you into the warm and cozy establishment, where people talk and chatter on about their day. You’re led to sit around a round table. You take a whiff of seafood, apples, pies, and other things related to Normandy cuisine.

He hands you the menus. Quite the selection. Mostly French selection. You remember that you’re not as good as French that you think you are.

> Hors d’oeuvre
>> Bisque
>> Fresh Apple slices
>> Onion soup

> Plat principal
>> Steak frites
>> Crepe Suzette
>> Crepes Salees
>> Ratatouille nicoise
>> Lobster
>> Crab
>> Oyster
>> Moules a le creme Normande
>> Matelote

> Dessert
>> Mousse au chocolat
>> Creme brulee
>> Mille-feuille
>> Terrinee
>> Tarte Normande

> Boissons
>> Water
>> Soft Drink
>> Apple Cider
>> Wine (ID required)

>>29952493
>> Fresh Apple slices
>> Lobster
>> Tarte Normande
>> Wine (ID required)

>>29952493
>> Onion soup
>> Ratatouille nicoise
>> Mousse au chocolat
>> Water

>>29952493

>Onion Soup
>Matelote
>Mousse au chocolate
>Wine

We're gonna get fucked up and drive a tank.

>>29952493
Why all the options Schteel? Is this choice more important then it looks or am I misunderstanding?

>>29952530
We're underage even in France.

Also remember, we're representing the school

>>29952493
>>29952533
This please.

let's not get in trouble here

>>29952557
you're right, and even worse we're in our uniforms as well, shit.

Better be water then.

>>29952552
It's not important, he just doesn't want to presume.

>>29952493

>> Bisque
>> Steak frites
>> Mousse au chocolat
>> Apple Cider

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>>29952493

>> Onion soup
>> Moules a le creme Normande
>> Creme brulee
>> Apple Cider

Do the mussels come with fries, or is it the mussels by themselves?

>>29952493
>> Fresh Apple slices
>> Crab
>> Tarte Normande
>> Apple Cider

>>29952493
>Bisque
>Crepe Suzette
>Mousse au chocolat
>Soft Drink
Delicious

> Onion Soup
> Ratatouille nicoise
> Mousse au chocolat
> Apple Cider

The Maitre d’ nods, taking your menus. “It will be here, tout suite.”

You nod. “Merci.” As the Maitre d’ leaves, you say, “Christ. That’s quite the menu.”

Lisa says, “Well, there were a lot more options than that. I’m personally having the Oysters. I like seafood.”

Nancy says, “Cherbourg’s a port, of course it’ll have a nice sense of quality within its seafood cuisine.” She taps her chin pensive. “I wonder what it would be like at that other restaurant, the one with the pun in the name.”

You shrug. “Well, we’re here. Might as well enjoy it. You know?”

> Talk Tanks (Topic?)
> Converse Casually (Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29952753
> Converse Casually (Topic?)
Ramirez in New York

>>29952785
Seconding. Want more stories

>>29952753
> Converse Casually
"Think that victory will give us a good rep in the re-election?"

or

"Let's see the Newspaper Club smear us now!"

>>29952753
Where Waldo with everyone

>>29951485
I went to Normandy a couple years ago and picked up a replica .50BMG. Customs in Dubai shit a brick during my stopover

>>29952753
Discuss the proportion of lesbians in tankery

>>29952785
I imagine Ramirez as Diaz from Brooklyn Nine Nine.

>>29952753
>> Converse Casually (small talk)

It's our last day of shore leave here in France! Let's just talk with the girls, see how they're doing. No tanks, no tournament--just catching up with the girls.

> Converse Casually

As your soup arrives, you decide to strike up conversation, as is the rule French etiquette. “So, Ramirez, you said you were from New York or something?”

Ramirez shrugs. “I am.”

…

You sip the soup and find it incredibly good. It tingles on your tongue. “Well,” you say. “Any cool stories?”

Ramirez shrugs. “Nah.” She chews on an apple slice.

…

Lisa says, “I don’t think we’re going to get much out of her.” She leans forward, elbows on the table and looking at Kitten. “Say, guys. I’ve actually been meaning to ask. Why do you call her Kitten?”

Nancy blinks, surprised. “Oh yes! I’ve always wonder that too!”

You look at Kitten, who simply shrugs, chuckling a bit.

> Let her tell the story
> Tell the story yourself
> “Sorry. Let your imagination run wild.”
> Other

>>29952934
>> Let her tell the story

It's her nickname, let her tell it!

>>29952934
> Let her tell the story

>Maitre d'
Excuse my ignorance. Isn't there suppossed to be something after the "d'" part? I thought "d'" worked like "of", as in "[something] of [something]"

>>29952955
Not that guy, but if someone could explain the joke/pun in the restaurant name I'd like that too.

>>29952934
> Other
Tell the story in relay. Have Trudy begin, Kitten for the lead-up to the incident, and Trudy finishes with the punchline, because Kitten is probably embarrassed about that.

>>29952934
>> Let her tell the story

>>29952978
Twenty thousand leagues under the seafood

>>29952981
I like this. It helps cement how great friends we are and seems totally in character.

>>29952978
>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seafood
With the help of Google. I only got the number part right at first glance.

The other one was "Master of the World Cuisine" I think?

>>29952934
"It's her best feature."

>>29952955
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%C3%AEtre_d%27h%C3%B4tel

>>29953039
You are correct.

>>29953046
How would Trudy know that?

>>29953025
>>29953039
Oooh, I get it now. Thanks.

>>29952934

>Let Kitten tell the story

>>29953065
It doesn't matter, that's why it's a joke.

Although that would only reinforce the hard lez and Trudy seems to be trying to get away from that.

>>29953065
She helps her shave, and they have bathed together multiple times. She should know

>>29953046
This
But then
>tell the story

>>29953107
Really? Feels more like she's been resigned to the assumptions and not letting it bother her to me.

>>29952934
I will second >>29953046 as a joke because !Lesbians but then >>29952981

>>29953107
That's the point make the joke and then realize what they will think.

>>29953046
Go with this

> Let her tell the story

Kitten begins. “Okay, so me and Trudy used to volunteer at this animal shelter for our community service hours in Middle School. Basically, she and I worked around animals a lot, and we actually learned a thing or two. It was great fun, right Trudy?”

You nod. “Except for the fat woman, but that’s another story.”

“Anyway,” says Kitten. The waiter begins putting down your main courses. “This one day, a man comes with a box full of kittens. Nothing too big, we get that a lot. Then the next day, the same guy comes with another box of kittens. Trudy asked him, ‘Sir, why do you have so many kittens?’ she asked. And basically the man said, ‘My wife’s in the shrink, and she wants me to get her cats to a good home. This isn’t even your final box of them.’”

Lisa snickers. “So how many kittens did he bring by?”

Kitten sips her cider then says, “About 200.”

Nancy nearly spittakes. “200!?”

You nod. “200. We needed to find homes for over 200 kittens otherwise we’d have to put some of them down, which we really didn’t want to do.”

“That’s why we spent the better part of a week just telling people to adopt kittens. One day, we had to let all the kittens out to clean the kennels and well…”

[1/2]

>>29953150
Said thing is, they might actually believe that....considering her relationship with Kittain is confusing to them

>>29953253
[2/2]

You chuckle. “She got swamped in kittens.”

Kitten laughs. “There were so many, I couldn’t move! I’m on the ground, little kittycats are resting on my stomach, or playing with my hair or nuzzling my face! It was the best and worst feeling ever!”

You quietly laugh, taking up a forkful of ratatouille. “Eventually, Mr. Powell who was the owner of the shelter came over, saw what was going on. He just started laughing. He’s a really kind old man, mind you, but he didn’t express himself a lot. Seeing him laugh, made me laugh! And then Kitten started laughing because the kittens were tickling her. Then people walked in, saw all of us laughing, thought we were nuts and they left!”

Kitten wheezes, having trouble from laughing. “I smelled like cats for a week!”

You nod. “Yeah-yeah. Mr. Powell just started calling you Kitten from there, and that’s really where the name stuck, I called you Kitten, Eugene called you Kitten, other kids called you Kitten, etcetera.” Nancy and Lisa quietly giggle at the story.

Kitten nods, grinning widely. “That’s why I’m called Kitten!”

> Talk Tanks (Topic?)
> Converse Casually (Topic?)
> Call Someone (Specify)
> Read a Book (Specify)
> Consult the Shop (Specify)
> Study a Tankery Team (Specify)
> Other

>>29953266
>> Read a Book (Specify)
Where' Waldo

With everyone,

>>29953266
>> Converse Casually

Let's talk with Nancy over how she's grown to love tankery!

>>29953266
> Converse Casually
Could have been worse.
Kitten might be called "Hairball" from that point on.

Would Ramirez like a nickname too?

>>29953322

Sure.

Then I adopted her from the shelter

>>29953266

Seconding

>>29953322

>>29953266
>>29953303
This please

>>29953266
as much as i want to read that book, we are in a upper class resturant. reading at the table is bad manners. so...
> Talk Tanks
> Converse Casually
a mix of both of these.

>>29953322
Sounds good

>>29953303
This. Finding Waldo is too frustrating for Trudy to do alone.

>>29953453
/tg/ successfully avoided the wine scandal only to vote for a Where's Waldo scandal

>>29953517
I think the scales for those are a little different.

>>29953517
But we didn't.

>>29953517
I wish we had brought Kitten for wine.

>>29953534

In your world maybe, we need to be super honorbru tankers.

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>>29953534
Damn right nothing is as scandalous as this.

> Converse Casually

Oh god this ratatouille tastes great. It really takes you back. “So, Nancy,” you ask. “You’ve really seem to have gotten into tanks. I mean, back in August, you didn’t seem too much of a nerd, but now you’re better than Kitten when it comes to tanks.” You look at Kitten. “No offense.”

Kitten shrugs. “None taken.”

“Well,” Nancy says as she eats her oysters. “I must admit, I didn’t think I’d like Tankery as much as I do now, but here we are! It’s so…” She bites her lip, concentrating.

Lisa says, “Liberating.”

You say, “Exciting.”

Nancy nods. “Yes, both of those. I mean, we didn’t really do a whole lot back home. I mostly read or played basketball, those were really the only things you could do. I suppose I just found my calling.”

You smile. “I’m glad, Nancy.”

Lisa leans back, nodding. “Yeah. Nancy I suppose is going to be some professional tanker, and I guess I’ll go into the family business of economics.” She looks over at Ramirez. “What about you, Ramirez?”

Ramirez says, “Continue education. I’ve got a full run lined up at Dartmouth. Then I suppose I’ll enter the work force.”

Lisa looks at you. “What about you, Boss?” You blink. “What are you doing once you’re finished with school?”

… oh shit you don’t know

… fuck

> Truth
> Vague
> Lie
> Other

>>29953558
BAN THIS SICK FILTH

>>29953567
>Truth

>>29953567
>> Truth
We don't know it's not like we're lying.

>Other

Also check the windows, I feel Perrine is watching us.

>>29953567
>Truth
Too busy to think about that now, Trudy is the best at planning for the future
>>29953552
If we brought Kitten for wine we might have done something gay, though.

>>29953567
> Truth
"One day at a time."

>>29953567
> Vague
I'M DOING THAT THING, YOU KNOW, WITH THE PEOPLE AND THE SALARY AND SHIT.

>>29953567
>> Truth

We really don't know, do we?