>>851887
[2/2]

“We can discuss tank choices another time,” you say. “In fact... important thing, are our tanks in operable condition?” Benny raises her hand. “Benny?”

“Oleg was able to replace the gun, but he tells me the engine will need a full repair when we get back to the school,” he says.

Serina also raises her hand. “Our turret's locked forward.”

“Why?” asks Serafina.

“The blast from the Bison knocked the turret out of balance, Oleg tells us if it weren't for the safety features, it would've blown clean off the tank. The traverse doesn't work anymore, plus, there's a very loud rattling noise when you try to turn it, and Oleg tells us if we try to turn it too far, there's a chance the turret will just jam completely. So we fixed it forward until he can fix it back at school.”

“What about the engine?” asks Regina.

“... yeah, the engine got fucked. But Oleg was able to work some magic and got it working again. Somewhat,” she explains.

“Right then,” you say.

Iris looks to you. “Since you're the XO, Elodie. You'll have complete command of the team. Griselda will be absent for this match unfortunately to recover from her injury. In the meantime, hopefully either Yuno or Luisa take charge.” That still stings, the loss yesterday. You just hope you can win today for her.

“I believe in Ellie!” Serafina stands up, smiling. Everyone nods, smiling at you. “Come on, Ellie! Let's win for Gris today, alright!?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite

>>851890
>> Polite

>>851890
> Boast
You betcha.

>>851890
>> Neutral

>>851890
> Polite
There is nothing I would like more that to pull off a win today.


This will be quite a challenge. I can only hope the dice gods are fair and our flag tank isn't one of the damaged ones.

>>851890
>> Polite

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>>851890
> Boast
For Griselda.

Also, we should have a chat with Carver. Make sure she understands that nothing was her fault.

>>851950
It was.

> Polite

“Alright,” you smile at everyone. “Yeah, everyone, let's try and win today for Griselda. She's got us this far, we'll only be letting ourselves down if we can't try and salvage this set.” Everyone nods, smiling happily. “Now. Do we know the Flag Tank for today?”

“It's me,” says Suvorov. Alright, the Panzer III is the flag tank. Not the worst choice you suppose, it could be Dalia again. “Don't worry, I won't throw myself into the chaos needlessly.”

“Thank you,” you say. “Now, we should uh...” You look over to the end of the tent, and see he tent flaps come up. Everyone looks over. And coming in now was Hadley Carver. “Carver. Hey there.”

Carver nods to you. “Ellie. Everyone. Sorry I'm late.” She walks up to you. “I know yesterday I wasn't the best and I might've cost us the match.”

“You didn't,” you say. “It wasn't your fault, it was all of ours for not taking this seriously. Look, Carver-”

“That's not why I'm here though,” she says. “I want a second chance.”

“A second chance?” asks Serafina.

“Yeah!” Carver looks to you, now determined. “Let me command the Sherman again. I-... I know yesterday I panicked and I couldn't get the Sherman to really work or anything at all, but let me try again this time! I know I can make you proud! Please?”

You look to everybody. They all look around awkwardly in very loud silence. Iris is the one to break it. “I say we give her a chance. But ultimately it is up to our acting commander.”

> “You got it, Carver.”
> “We'll let you play, but I won't be responsible for you.” (Choose a Commander to watch her)
> “Sorry, Carver. Sit on the bench for today.”
> Other

>>851983
> “You got it, Carver.”
Make us proud.

>>851983
> “You got it, Carver.”
We brought her in. Its time to invest in our faith. We can show her the ropes and help her get ready to take charge.

Its like leading a shift. But with lots more moving parts.

>>851983
>> “You got it, Carver.”
Ideally, I would want to have Gris-gris' crew on our side as well for this. But unless they complain vehemently, Carver's in command. (And if they complain, ask them which of them will act as commander. Because we need the Sherman).

Also, we might want to ask one of our more reliable commanders to try and keep an eye on Carver, but we MUST do this eye-to-eye and alone with them. Not much would erode Carver's confidence (low as it is) faster than being told she's got a baby sitter.

>>851983
>> “You got it, Carver.”

>>851983
>> “You got it, Carver.”
Narrative dictates, she gets a bonus from the defeat and will ultimately get the victory for is.

So fuck it.

>>851983
> Other

What does her potential crew say? They need someone to command the tank, will they accept her.

I want to say yes, but I don't want to force the issue.

I also worry that if things go well, Griselda will feel unwanted and useless.

>>852016
>I also worry that if things go well, Griselda will feel unwanted and useless.
IF that happens, I guess we'll have to point out that she really should have a second in command for the tank that can take over and command it whenever she needs to command the whole gaggle of us. Especially as our band hopefully grows.
What Carver might be able to provide, is not what Gris-gris are providing. And I imagine that Ellie will be all too happy to stop acting as commander as soon as she's back.

(Didn't squadron commanders and similar usually have a second officer in their tanks for this exact purpose?)

>>852016
>Griselda will feel unwanted and useless

Then she is a idiot. I swear it's like a bad merry go round.

At least its not about her sister this time.

>>852027
I'm glad someone sees a way of not depressing Griselda.

>>852038
The girl is 16kg of issues in a thimble.

>>852016
I don't foresee that as something that will happen. Serafina's speech did a lot to help her out. I think she's starting to realize that she has a team that greatly appreciates her being their leader.

>>852050
All she needs now is a tumblir and a lifetime pass to Hot Topic.

> “You got it, Carver.”

“You got it, Carver.” Carver grins, then holds out her hand. You shake it, nodding back to her approvingly. “You got the job. Run it by Yuno and Luisa. If they disagree, they can come talk to me, alright?”

“Alright!” she says. She turns around to look at all of the crew commanders. “Thank you, everybody! I hope we'll win today! Please do not mind if I accidentally do something stupid, okay? Okay!” She continues grinning, rubbing her hands. “I should go check on the tank then!”

“Right. The rest of you are dismissed. The plan will be similar to yesterday but be prepared to deviate. This is a flag match, a lot can go wrong before we even know it. Alright?” Everyone nods. “Good. Let's get rambling then, ramblers.” Everyone stands up from their chairs, moving to the exit.

Iris walks up to you. “We're continuing with yesterday's plan?”

“Only until we start the match,” you say. “For now, Iris. I want to make sure every commander knows the score. Okay? This isn't just about salvaging the set anymore.”

“Alright. See you on the bounce then, Ellie.” With that, she exits away.

> Visit Griselda.
> See to your crew.
> Check on the tanks.
> Other

>>852080
>> Check on the tanks.

>>852080
>Visit Griselda.

Morale boosting time!

>>852080
> Check on the tanks.
While we know the big problems going on, it may be wise to see what is working, and what is not, so we can plan a little bit more in depth during the match.

Not going to be upset if we chose to check on Griselda, though.

>>852080
>> Check on the tanks.

>>852080
> Check on the tanks.

Okay, how's this for a marching order:
> Churchill IV>Pershing>IS-2>Pz III>JT>Tiger II>>Cromwell>E8>Pz IV
Basic idea is they will like last time attempt to immobilise the lead or rear vehicles to begin the ambush. Both the Churchill and Pz IV have armour external to their tracks however, making them just a bit harder to pin down in this manner. Once an ambush begins the JT and KT move up on either side of the III and essentially body block for the lighter vehicle. Since their guns are now fixed forward the III should traverse its own rearwards to catch any thing that tries get in behind it. Meanwhile the mediums at the rear of the column will move off the road to one side or the other and engage one of the ambushing pincers, driving it away while the rest of the column continues to push through. Dalia on the other hand will be sequestered away in the woods nearby, with the sole purpose of waiting for the Bison to fire, spotting its flash and then hunting it down.

> Check on the tanks.

-

-

“... you're kidding.”

Oleg folds his arms, looking at the clipboard with you. “I am not to be kidding. That's the price of it.”

“This is- How!?” That is five zeroes for costs of repairs. “Why!?”

“Two words, autocannon damage. It is very easy to fix damage from regular shells, because it is all focused into one area, you can easily fix that. But autocannons can penetrate without you knowing it, and possibly wreck a system without meaning too. Even with your thick armor, the supreme amount of gashes and scratches they make have to be filled over and fixed or else that creates weakpoints. Look at the state of your back turret!”

You and Oleg walk around and oh jeez. Yeah. That- “That's uh...”

“I counted myself. There are over sixty-two of those dents and pockmarks that I have to fix! And not only that, these repairs have to be done with the supervision of the NATO Judging Committee.” He points out damage to your exhaust pipes, which have numerous holes and strikes through them. “Look here. This is only part of the damage that did your tank in. Then I have to fix the bottom armor as well.”

“How much is my tank alone worth to repair?” you ask.

“25,000 dollars,” he states bluntly. You blink.

“C-...” You look at the clipboard. “Can Griselda afford this?”

“I don't know, ask her.” He shrugs. “If you think I am going to give a discount, I must remind you, I do not take discounts. I don't think Griselda would take it either. But I am running business here. And this is very difficult work to fix and repair. I also have to fix the turret ring on the King Tiger, I also have to fix the engine mounting in the Panzer IV, I also have to replace your exhausts, I have to replace transmission in the Panzer IV, I have to... I have to do a lot. And it's going to cost a lot of money.”

“I see. But will they run at least?” you ask.

“Da,” he says. “As long as you baby them however. Don't push them too much or they will break down. Your Cromwell should be fine, I did my best with it last night.”

“Thank you, Oleg.”

> Visit Griselda.
> See to your crew.
> Head to the stage.
> Other

>>852214
> Head to the stage.
Let's get this done.

>>852214
>Visit Griselda.

Morale boosting time?

>>852214
> Visit Griselda.
Good thing we're going to be upgrading soon, huh?

May need to make some charitable donations soon...

In the meantime, a quick visit to Griselda for some pep talk/advice for a Commanding officer and then head to the stage.

>>852191
So where does this fit in with our new info? Any changes?

>>852241
No changes. Babying the tanks isn't a real option anyway.

>>852214
>> Head to the stage

>>852238
>>852241
Do that after we win.

>>852214
>> Visit Griselda.

>>852214

>>852305
You didn't vote for anything, anon. I'm going to assume you abstain.

>>852316
oops.
>>852214
>> Visit Griselda.

> Visit Griselda.

-

-

“Griselda.” You find Griselda on the phone as she walks around in her tent. Her arm has now been put up a dull colored sling. She holds ups a finger, stopping you from talking.

“Yeah, Dad. I'm fine, everything's fine. They say it's only going to be a week.” She nods, biting her lip a bit. “... no, Dad. Come on.” Griselda sits down on her cot. “Dad, I know you're concerned, but I gotta lead my team from the front, come on. It's only a week, that's what the Doctor told me. You can't expect me to sit out the entire tournament. That's not how you raised me. Just- look, let me do this my way, okay?” She pauses for a second. “Daddy, come on, I- No... Daddy. Just-... I know you're scared. Please, just let me play, okay? Once I heal? … okay. Love you too, Daddy. I'll call you later.” She hangs up the phone, then shoves it back into her pocket.

“That your Dad?” you ask.

“No, it was the fucking postman,” she says. “Yes, it's my Dad. Telling me I should quit Tankery for the rest of the summer so my arm can heal properly.” She sighs, rubbing her face. “I don't blame him, he loves me, I just- it's the last thing I want to hear right now.” Oh. She definitely hasn't seen the price of repairs yet. “Do you need something?”

“No, I just came to visit,” you say. She tilts her head. “Your arm doing okay?”

“Well, yeah. They uh... gave me some ice and told me to get a lot of rest for it so it can heal.” She shrugs, rubbing the sling a bit.

“Well, if you need anything, I'm here. I can take a day off.”

“No, it's fine,” she says. “Don't take time off for me. I'm not fucking dying. It's just a sprained arm.” She stands up, walking over to the map. “Thanks for visiting, okay? I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a sour mood. Just, good luck in the match, okay? Try not to worry about me too much?”

> Boast
> Neutral
> Polite

>>852359
> Polite
Thanks for the well wishes. We appreciate it. We all do. We'll see you after the match alright?

Griselda CAN NOT catch a god damn break. She may just be one of the most unlucky people out there.

>>852359
>> Polite

>>852359
>> Polite
And tell her to not get too hard with her bad arm for a time being, a careless move may make it worse. Tell her just be a Queen and order us, her underling around.

>>852359
I support this >>852408

> Polite

“Alright. Thanks for the well-wishes then, Griselda, we all appreciate it.” Griselda nods slowly, gently placing her good hand on her side. “We'll see you after the match, alright? And for my sake, try not to be too hard on your bad arm. Just be...” You shrug. “Be like a Queen bee, okay? Order us around to do things for you.”

“Go win the match, that's an order,” she states simply.

You smirk. “Okaaaay...” You step out of the tent.

-

-

Maria Da Silva looks at you and Iris, now sans Griselda. “So is Griselda alright? Is she okay?”

“She's fine,” you explain. “It's a week long injury, she'll be doing Tankery before you know it.”

“Good. I have already arranged for some gifts to be sent her way, chocolates, candies, sodas, the likes. Also the school football team has also sent a football to her in sympathy.” She sighs. “Football... but whatever. I am glad Griselda is okay. I will be sure to visit her tomorrow personally.”

“Thank you,” you say.

The Judges step between you two. “The Match between Lafayette Girls Academy and Candido Mariano Da Silva Rondon will now begin! This is a flag match! The team that renders the opposing team's flag tank inoperable will be declared the winner! Now bow!” You, Maria, and Iris bow to each other.

Right, here we go. For Griselda.

> LAFAYETTE GIRLS ACADEMY
> Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia
> Motto: “Dum vivimus, vivamus”
> March: Lafayette Girls Academy March
> Commander: Griselda Pool

> *ELODIE R. ZUMWALT (Cromwell III – QF 6-Pounder “Oliver”)
> *IRIS BLACKBOURNE (Churchill IV – QF 6-Pounder “James)
>> FLAG << “SUVOROV” (Panzer III Ausf. J – 50mm KwK 38 L/42 “Frederick”)
> SERAFINA MACZEK (M26 Pershing – 90mm M3 “Sokol”)
> REGINA TANEY (IS-2m – D-25T 122mm “David”)
> DALIA EARNHARDT (M18 Hellcat – 76mm M1A2 “Mifune”)
> SERINA HILDEBRAND (Tiger II (P) – 88mm KwK 43 L/71 “Cub”)
> BENNY RODRIGUEZ (Panzer IV Ausf. H – 75mm KwK 40 L/48)
> JANE FOGERTY (Jagdtiger – 128mm PaK 44 L/55)
> HADLEY CARVER (M4A3E8 Sherman – 76mm M1A2 “Janus”)

[1/2]

>>852535
[2/2]

VS

> CANDIDO MARIANO DA SILVA RONDON UNIVERSITY
> Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
> Motto: “Non ducor, duco.”
> March: Canção do Exército
> Commander: Maria Da Silva

>**MARIA DA SILVA (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Teddy”)
> *MARISOL HERNANDEZ (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Presidente”)
> *YMIRA PILLA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> MIMI ABREU (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> FRANCISCA TORRES (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> NANAKO UESAKA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> LEILA DE SANTA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> SORIYA ROSARIO (L3/35 cc - Solothurn 20mm AT Rifle “Dearie”) *ELITE*
> SIMONE RODRIGUES (L3/35 – 2x 8mm Machine Guns)
> GEMMA GOMES (L3/35 – 2x 8mm Machine Guns)
> ARIANA GARCIA (L3/35 – 2x 8mm Machine Guns)
> ALDA CARDOZO (L3/35 – 2x 8mm Machine Guns)
> EVA LATOS (L3/35 – 2x 8mm Machine Guns)
> MANUELA “MANNY” MACHADO (L3/35 – 2x 8mm Machine Guns)
> SABINA “DOGGY” LOBO (Type 97 Te-Ke – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
>> FLAG << ZITA RAMIREZ (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> LUCILLE MAGDALENA (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> ISABEL SANTIAGO (Panzer III Ausf. N – 75mm Kwk 37 L/24 “Knuckles”) *ELITE*
> INEZ RIOS (Sturmpanzer II Bison – 15cm sIG 33 “Allecto”) *ELITE*

“Let the match begin!”

-

-

The flare shoots up, signalling the start of the match. The roles were now reversed now. Which meant this time the clearings, and thus the mobility advantage, was now available to you.

> COMMAND POINTS: 35CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Move northwards
> Move directly east
> Move southwards
> Other

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>>852539
Forgot the map.

>>852539
>> Move southwards
Go through the same path Jane cleared yesterday in order to get through more quickly/

>>852539
> Move northwards
We'll push up along the road and head towards the crossroads in the centre of the map.

>>852550
We're on the opposite side of the map this time.

>>852539
supporting>>852564

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Can I, who is stupid, get a review of the plan?

>>852582
Agressive push East with primary force in marching order detailed here >>852191 with the intent of drawing their ambush into us, and then forcing our way through.

Dalia will use that time to identify and hunt down the Bison by tracking its gun flashes. Once it is destroyed, the column will wheel about and dig in to a Square formation, forcing CMDR to break us with brute force. They will fail to do this and we will win by attrition, it's our only real option here.

>>852539
>>852564
Forgot about that, support this.

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>>852539
Ok I vote we do this >>852564

It will be the plan.

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> Move northwards

Your tanks start moving northwards at relatively good pace. However, immediately there are some problems. “Serina!” You hear a loud clanging noise from the King Tiger. Some smoke spews out the exhaust as well, dark smoke. “Serina, what's going on in your tank!?”

“There's a loud clanging noise! And a big rumble from the engine! I think the engine is on its last legs!” says Serina.

Oh great.

Your own tank is a little bit better at least. The ride's good enough, but you do hear a low rumbling from the back. Hopefully that's normal. You look back to see the Panzer IV also struggling as well to keep pace. You won't even ask Benny what's wrong.

For now though, you arrive at the road. You turn your binoculars eastward to see some plumes of smoke. Looks like CMDR has split up, north and south this time.

> COMMAND POINTS: 35CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Set up a defensive position here
> Get on the road and move east
> Keep moving north
> Other

>>852752
>> Get on the road and move east

>>852752
>Keep moving north
Roads are killzones.

>>852752
> Get on the road and move east
Just a little further, we'll stop at the woods just West of the crossroads and dig in there, the tanks don't seem likely to last if we go further. Instead the open ground of the road will force CMDR to either take a very roundabout route or show us their approach by crossing within our line of sight. Split Dalia off now, send her all the way around North, and offer her some words of inspiration. This is a chance for her and her crew to prove themselves. If they can find and kill that Bison, we can win this match.

>>852752
digging in is the wise plan. Take the strain off our engines.

>>852752
>>852797
Sure, adding this to my vote on detatching Dalia.

>>852803
The Bison will fuck us if we dig in now.

>>852827
We need to draw it out anyway.

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> Get on the road and move east
> Other

“We'll stop at the woods west of the crossroads then start digging in. Dalia, you got a special mission.”

“Oooh? What's that?” asks Dalia.

“I want you to split off and head all the way around northbound, then try to turn their flank and hit the Bison from the rear. Can you do that for me?”

“I don't know,” says Benny. “Can she?”

“Fuck you, you communist! We'll do it! Let's go!” Her Hellcat splits off from the formation, powering ahead. Well, that's the spirit at least.

The formation arrives at the destination you described. For now, the line goes from north to south, from Iris, Regina, Benny, you, Serina, Jane, Serafina, Carver, then Suvorov in the rear.

“Anybody see anything?” you ask.

“Nope,” says Iris.

“Nada,” says Serina.

“Negative!” yells Serafina.

You lean back in your turret. Still looks like they're split up judging by the columns of smoke. Though...

> COMMAND POINTS: 35CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Move eastward
> Dig in
> Other

>>852923
>INTUITION: - 2 CP

Use the Force

>>852923
>> INTUITION: - 2 CP

>>852923
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> Other
Reorder the line, put Jane and Serina in the back with Suv, they're going to physically block shots against her, also bring all three of them forwards so they're actually quite close to the frontline, though our formation in general should be spread because arty. Iris, Serafina and Regina will form the centre block, with us to the North and Carver and Benny to the South.

In the event of an attack the initial response should be to pivot forces on that side of the line to face the incoming enemy, while the other half of the line turns the opposite direction in anticipation of the flank. Suv and bodyguards will move into the centre of these two block positions with the JT and KT using their sides to block shots at the Pz III sandwhiched between them. Traverse the IIIs gun rearwards and their light vehicles have a hard time getting at our flag tank. Arty however, there's little we can do about, especially given how accurate this Bison is. Dalia will just have to move fast and kill it, at which point the Heavies will form Square with the JT and KT and the Pz III hidden in the centre. Mediums run interference outside while Dalia backtracks to our position.

>>852923
>>852992
Supporting this.

The worse thing they can do is use the tankettes to box us in and have their bigger stuff go for the kill.

>>852992
This seems fine. But we should be careful. Serina's engine failing could throw a wrench in the defenses as time goes on.

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> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> Other

You decide to take a moment to think. If they're splitting up again. That means again they intend to just surround you perhaps and possibly again attempt to sow chaos for the Bison to exploit. The question of this would be where the Flag tank is one of these groups. CMDR is probably reckless enough to throw their flag tank into the mix just for kicks. And if it is in the mix of a giant frenzied brawl, it might cause even more chaos.

Something to consider you suppose.

“Jane, Serina, back up and cover Suvorov please.”

“Got it!” The King Tiger and the Jagdtiger start to reverse, then physically impose themselves in front of Surovov. They move slightly close to the frontline, but overall, you see to have decent spread now. You command the others to reposition themselves and in time, Iris, Serafina, and Regina are in the center, with you to the north, and Carver and Benny to the south.

Right, right.

“This is Dalia, we're still going around, nothing to see yet.”

“Alright,” you say.

The air is quite still.

“I see something!” says Serafina. “South! I think I saw one of the big light tanks, can't tell from this distance.” You take a look. There is some rustling in those trees over there, but you can't confirm anything. Hm.

> COMMAND POINTS: 33CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Move the line back
> Hurry and dig in
> Move to engage
> Other

>>853134
>Hurry and dig in

I thought we were dug in. And make sure that our tanks rears are covered or blocked.

>>853134
>Move to engage

>>853134
>Use a WP round. Smoke them out.

>Have the JT and Tiger II and the other big guns to set up delay timing HE rounds to that general area so they explose mid air.

Have them get the first strike since this might result in a brawl.

>>853134
> Hurry and dig in
Don't let them draw us out, lay the big guns in that direction. If they get a clean shot, saturate the area with HE.

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> Hurry and dig in

“Hurry, hurry, let's dig in, quick!” you yell. You all dismount from your tanks, grabbing spades and pickaxes. You hurry to dig some ditches in front of the tanks to hide down in and a dirt berm to absorb the impact from either shrapnel or from AP rounds that want to come flying right at you. Stack furiously digs like a mole, and in just under five or ten minutes, you have a small hull down position to use. Josephina drives into it, while everyone else covers their tanks up in local leaves and branches to obscure the silhouettes.

Right, back into the tanks.

“I see more tanks to the north,” says Iris. You look over to see more rustled trees to the northeast. Yep, they are trying to surround you again. Damn it all-

“This is Dalia! I got eyes on their Bison!” she says. “It's unguarded! But I can't tell if there are any other tanks nearby, do you want me to nab it!?” she asks.

> COMMAND POINTS: 33CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Do what you feel
> Shoot it, Dalia
> Hold, wait for my signal
> Other

>>853291
> Shoot it, Dalia
"Three rounds, make damn sure it's dead, then try to get out of there, just get onto a road and run, none of them can match you for raw speed. But even if you do lose your tank afterwards, killing that Bison will be all that we could ask of you."

The moment we get confirmation the Bison's down, put the heavies into a square formation around the Pz III while the mediums hold position and try to hide.

>>853291
>> INTUITION: - 2 CP

> Hold, wait for my signal

>Have our tanks lob some HE rounds in the area.

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>>853291
>Shoot it, Dalia
Then run like the wind.

>>853291
>>853305
Changing my vote to >>853303
But keep tuition and have them use One AP and Two HEs.

I'm afraid it will only pierce through.

>>853303
>>853305

Not sure where to go with this. Would it be better to let them soring their 'trap' and thus we spring ours?

>>853332
I'd rather not give that Bison a chance to fire and possibly kill one of our tanks. Besides CMDR's recklessness means they'll likely try to charge and outmanoeuvre our square like they did our heavies yesterday.

>>853332
Sorry. Typos. Wouldn't it be better for them to spring their trap?

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>>853291

> Shoot it, Dalia

KILL IT!!! Confirm the kill and GTFO

But above all KILL IT!

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> Shoot it, Dalia

“Shoot it, Dalia!”

“Got it!” You hear a round go off in the distance. “Damn, we missed! It's trying to run! We're closing in!”

“Don't risk it!” you yell.

“No, we're doing it! AAAAAHHHH!”

You hear another shot.

> KO: INEZ RIOS (Sturmpanzer II Bison “Allecto”)
> KILL CREDITED TO: DALIA EARNHARDT (M18 Hellcat “Mifune”)

“Ha, we got them!” yells Dalia. “Wooohoo!” Yes, one less thing to worry about. Now you can sit back and wait for the tanks to come to you-

“Here they come!” You see tracer rounds from machine guns suddenly light up the defenses. Oh shit! Incoming low calibre AP rounds as well smack and bounce off the tanks as they come charging out of the landscape. Oh fuck. That's a lot of them. “Does anyone see the flag tank!?” asks Serafina.

And on cue, they burst smoke, covering their advance just for kicks as well. Damn it. Right before you could observe them too!

> COMMAND POINTS: 33CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Charge in and attack!
> Hold your fire until you see them!
> Retreat!
> Other

>>853436
>Have the Large Tank use their large caliber HE Rounds and have them set to blow up in mid air.

The Mediums

> Hold your fire until you see them!
then
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Lockdown)

>>853436
> Other
Heavies form Square, with Suvorov at the centre, protect the flag tank!

Carver, Benny and ourselves will hold fire in our hull down positions until the enemy closes within range, then pick them off as they circle the heavies.

>>853436
>>853446
Supporting the square
>>853451
But I want the turreted tank still lob mid air HE to damage top armor and blow away their smoke rounds.

>>853436
Circle the wagons and protect the women!

Some of the women anyway.

>>853436
Form square, ass to side (not like Darjeeling does it with the rears exposed to fire.

Load HE and co-ordinate fire by radio. Use snap shots to drive targets into prepared shots.

Have Dalia prepare an approach plan. She's currently off the radar.

Can't we like saturate the smoke with tracer dakka?

> *ELODIE R. ZUMWALT (Cromwell III – QF 6-Pounder “Oliver”)
> *IRIS BLACKBOURNE (Churchill IV – QF 6-Pounder “James)
>> FLAG << “SUVOROV” (Panzer III Ausf. J – 50mm KwK 38 L/42 “Frederick”)
> SERAFINA MACZEK (M26 Pershing – 90mm M3 “Sokol”)
> REGINA TANEY (IS-2m – D-25T 122mm “David”)
> DALIA EARNHARDT (M18 Hellcat – 76mm M1A2 “Mifune”)
> SERINA HILDEBRAND (Tiger II (P) – 88mm KwK 43 L/71 “Cub”)
> BENNY RODRIGUEZ (Panzer IV Ausf. H – 75mm KwK 40 L/48)
> JANE FOGERTY (Jagdtiger – 128mm PaK 44 L/55)
> HADLEY CARVER (M4A3E8 Sherman – 76mm M1A2 “Janus”)

vs

>**MARIA DA SILVA (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Teddy”)
> *MARISOL HERNANDEZ (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Presidente”)
> *YMIRA PILLA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> MIMI ABREU (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> FRANCISCA TORRES (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> NANAKO UESAKA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> LEILA DE SANTA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> SORIYA ROSARIO (L3/35 cc - Solothurn 20mm AT Rifle “Dearie”) *ELITE*
> SIMONE RODRIGUES (L3/35 – 2x Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> GEMMA GOMES (L3/35 – 2x Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> ARIANA GARCIA (L3/35 – 2x Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> ALDA CARDOZO (L3/35 – 2xFiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> EVA LATOS (L3/35 – 2xFiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> MANUELA “MANNY” MACHADO (L3/35 – 2x Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> SABINA “DOGGY” LOBO (Type 97 Te-Ke – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
>> FLAG << ZITA RAMIREZ (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> LUCILLE MAGDALENA (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> ISABEL SANTIAGO (Panzer III Ausf. N – 75mm Kwk 37 L/24 “Knuckles”) *ELITE*

10 vs 18

I think taht maybe it would be beneficial to throw even more smoke out there, it will probably make it harder for them to coordinate.

>>853528
I don't think so, their reckless so they will rush in.

>>853477
This is a good point, we can use tanks traverses to 'herd' the enemy into no-win situations. You might be able to outrun one turret, but not two traversing onto you from both sides.

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> Other

“Form square, form square!” Your tanks start to reverse back into each other, getting your butts and sides together to form two distinct square formations, with you, Iris, Regina, and Serafina in one, and in the other Suvorov, Jane, Serina, and Benny.

“Here they come!” They burst out of the smoke, and the tanks that are able to immediately begin peppering their advance with .50s and High Explosive. The High Explosive shots shake them up, sending them zooming around he landscape. But the .50s well...

> KO: GEMMA GOMES (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: IRIS BLACKBOURNE (Churchill IV “James”)

> KO: ARIANA GARCIA (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: SERAFINA MACZEK (M26 Pershing “Sokol”)

> KO: EVA LATOS (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: ELODIE R. ZUMWALT (Cromwell III “Oliver”)

> KO: MIMI ABREU (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: REGINA TANEY (IS-2m “David”)

“Ha, we're laying it into them!” yells Serafina. The tankettes circle around the squares ineffectually, prodding the formations with machine gun fire. The Stuarts meanwhile plink and pluck away in the chaos, trying to find a weakpoint at such ranges. More smoke gets popped by them in the midst of your formation, and you end up losing sight of the flag tank both theirs and yours. “Can anyone see their flag!?”

“I can't see shit!” yells Jane.

“They're trying to force us to break up!” says Serina.

Okay, fine. You can handle that. They don't have anything that can-

You hear a loud grinding and crashing noise. What the? You turn around to see an L3/35 backed up against your engine block. It proceeds to rev its engine hard, angling itself upwards in a weird attempt to climb up onto your engine block. You charge the bolt on your .50 to take it out.

But suddenly one of the remaining AT Rifle tankettes comes out of the smoke and runs itself up its fellow tankette and up onto your engine block.

… the fuck? It fires a point blank shot into the Churchill's turret side. Iris looks over, completely surprised as well.

Well you can't just leave him up there!

> COMMAND POINTS: 33CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> APDS Shot (5/5)
> APCR Shot (5/5)
> Throw him off with your turret
> Blast him with the .50
> “Hey, get the fuck off my tank!”
> Other

>>853643
> Blast him with the .50
We can fire independently of the cannon with the MG, right?

>>853643
Been taking lessons from Miho.

>Blast her with the .50

> *ELODIE R. ZUMWALT (Cromwell III – QF 6-Pounder “Oliver”)
> *IRIS BLACKBOURNE (Churchill IV – QF 6-Pounder “James)
>> FLAG << “SUVOROV” (Panzer III Ausf. J – 50mm KwK 38 L/42 “Frederick”)
> SERAFINA MACZEK (M26 Pershing – 90mm M3 “Sokol”)
> REGINA TANEY (IS-2m – D-25T 122mm “David”)
> DALIA EARNHARDT (M18 Hellcat – 76mm M1A2 “Mifune”)
> SERINA HILDEBRAND (Tiger II (P) – 88mm KwK 43 L/71 “Cub”)
> BENNY RODRIGUEZ (Panzer IV Ausf. H – 75mm KwK 40 L/48)
> JANE FOGERTY (Jagdtiger – 128mm PaK 44 L/55)
> HADLEY CARVER (M4A3E8 Sherman – 76mm M1A2 “Janus”)

VS

>**MARIA DA SILVA (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Teddy”)
> *MARISOL HERNANDEZ (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Presidente”)
> *YMIRA PILLA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> FRANCISCA TORRES (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> NANAKO UESAKA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> LEILA DE SANTA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> SORIYA ROSARIO (L3/35 cc - Solothurn 20mm AT Rifle “Dearie”) *ELITE*
> SIMONE RODRIGUES (L3/35 – 2x Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> ALDA CARDOZO (L3/35 – 2xFiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> MANUELA “MANNY” MACHADO (L3/35 – 2x Fiat–Revelli Modello 1935)
> SABINA “DOGGY” LOBO (Type 97 Te-Ke – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
>> FLAG << ZITA RAMIREZ (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> LUCILLE MAGDALENA (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> ISABEL SANTIAGO (Panzer III Ausf. N – 75mm Kwk 37 L/24 “Knuckles”) *ELITE*

10 vs 14

>>853643
> Blast him with the .50
> Deploy Illumination Flares (3/3)
Let the other tanks know to watch for this. The flares should at least silhouette some of them through the smoke.

>>853643
>Blast him with the .50
No amount of GUTS will save you from this, Duck Team.

>>853664
> “Hey, get the fuck off my tank!”
> Blast him with the .50
> Deploy Illumination Flares (3/3)

>>853683
Also try to communicate it through the radio

>>853683
Yep. This is good. Give the girls markers and let everyone know whats up.

>>853643

Flares, MGs and verbal abuse. If we kill it, It might even double as cover for us.

> Blast him with the .50

Eh, he's low enough. You wheel the .50 around. The tankette commander pops up, looking at the damage, then sees you aiming straight at her tank. She yelps, ducking back. Good thing too, you don't want a repeat of yesterday.

You fire a long burst .50 into the side of the tankette. Its engine pops out into flames, and the hatches explode open as well in a mock ammo cook off. It dies.

> KO: SORIYA ROSARIO (L3/35 cc “Dearie”)
> KILL CREDITED TO: ELODIE R. ZUMWALT (Cromwell III “Oliver”)

> KO: LEILA DE SANTA (TKS)
> KILL CREDITED TO: IRIS BLACKBOURNE

> KO: SIMONE RODRIGUES (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: SERINA HILDEBRAND

“HA! We got a kill! Somehow!” yells Serina.

The smoke starts to dissipate in full however, meaning the advantage of chaos is starting to wane. “Stay tight, everyone!” you yell. “We're almost through it! Someone find their flag tank!”

The sheer chaos and the more deployment of smoke all around your formation is starting to grate on you. You can't see that flag anywhere, but you know it's here somewhere! It's just hiding until the right moment.

Suddenly, a Stuart pops out of the smoke, and fires a white phosphorus flare right into the midst of the flag tank square. “AH! WP! SCATTTER!” yells Jane. The white phosphorus drops down onto the tanks, causing them to frenzy around and make the square split off and apart. Shit! They fire at the flag tank, and a few shots manage to bounce and scrape against the turret.

“Fuck!” yells Suvorov. “Keep it together!”

A few tankettes slip past your formation. One of them is blasted into the air by an HE round. Where are they going.

> KO: MANUELA “MANNY” MACHADO (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: BENNY RODRIGUEZ (Panzer IV Ausf. H)

They immediately ram themselves into the tracks of the Jagdtiger and the King Tiger, creating an open hole where the two Stuarts can take free shots at the flag. Oh, shit, no, no! The two Stuarts level their guns on them. The Panzer III as well aims as shot from behind them as well. Shit! “NO!” you scream.

“We're done for!” screams Suvorov.

They fire.

>>853858
[2/2]


Carver suddenly shouts into the radio. “NOOOOOOOO!” The Sherman suddenly comes into play, riding in like a bat out of hell. The shots, intended for the flag, slam into the Sherman's side armor instead, sending it crashing out onto its side.

> KO: HADLEY CARVER (M4A3E8 Sherman “Janus”)
> KILL CREDITED TO: MARIA DA SILVA (M3A1 Stuart “Teddy”)

Whoa. You did not see that coming. The tankettes blocking the heavies are immediately crushed treads, allowing the square to come back together. The flag tank is safe once more.

> KO: ALDA CARDOZO (L3/35)
> KILL CREDITED TO: JANE FOGERTY (Jagdtiger)

> KO: NANAKO UESAKA (TKS)
> KILL CREDITED TO: SERINA HILDEBRAND (Tiger II (P) “Cub”)

“Ha!” yells Serina. “That was close!”

“Please don't let that happen again, I'll have a heart attack!” cries Suvorov.

Suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you see a flag. There! The flag tank! It's in front of your square not 100 meters away, trying to fire into your formation while remaining hidden. It immediately speeds back into the smoke.

> COMMAND POINTS: 33CP
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> EXECUTE TACTICAL MANEUVER (Which?)
> ACTIVATE LOYALTY ABILITY (Which?)
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)

>>853867
Give us a bearing on the flag please, is it East, West, South or North of us?

>>853873
North.

>>853867
Have everyone blanket that smoke with HE, then try to move the squares through the smoke?

>>853867
> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> Other
Pop smoke and use that as cover for us to pursue the flag tank alone. The rest of the team is to protect Suvorov at all costs. We will chase the flag and engage if we can but our primary purpose is to herd it North and East, where Dalia will be returning from. Give Dalia our location and direct her onto the flag tank from the other side, keeping it occupied enough that it's too busy running to worry about her, and drive it straight into an ambush.

> *ELODIE R. ZUMWALT (Cromwell III – QF 6-Pounder “Oliver”)
> *IRIS BLACKBOURNE (Churchill IV – QF 6-Pounder “James)
>> FLAG << “SUVOROV” (Panzer III Ausf. J – 50mm KwK 38 L/42 “Frederick”)
> SERAFINA MACZEK (M26 Pershing – 90mm M3 “Sokol”)
> REGINA TANEY (IS-2m – D-25T 122mm “David”)
> DALIA EARNHARDT (M18 Hellcat – 76mm M1A2 “Mifune”)
> SERINA HILDEBRAND (Tiger II (P) – 88mm KwK 43 L/71 “Cub”)
> BENNY RODRIGUEZ (Panzer IV Ausf. H – 75mm KwK 40 L/48)
> JANE FOGERTY (Jagdtiger – 128mm PaK 44 L/55)

vs

>**MARIA DA SILVA (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Teddy”)
> *MARISOL HERNANDEZ (M3A1 Stuart – 37mm Gun M6 “Presidente”)
> *YMIRA PILLA (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> FRANCISCA TORRES (TKS – 7.92mm km wz.25)
> SABINA “DOGGY” LOBO (Type 97 Te-Ke – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
>> FLAG << ZITA RAMIREZ (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> LUCILLE MAGDALENA (Type 95 Ha-Go – 37mm Type 94 Tank Gun)
> ISABEL SANTIAGO (Panzer III Ausf. N – 75mm Kwk 37 L/24 “Knuckles”) *ELITE*

9 vs 8

>>853867
Hadley Carver: A heroine we deserve

>>853889
Yep. This works. We have Dalia out there. It is best we use her.

>>853867
>>853882
Blanket the smoke with HE.

> INTUITION: - 2 CP

>Call Dalia to ambush them and hold the line until she snipes their rear and then we attack.

> INTUITION: - 2 CP
> Deploy Smoke (3/3)
> Other

Hm. If you can herd that tank over to Dalia... Dalia must be heading back to the fight if everyone is coming in. “Pop smoke! Everyone, cover Suvorov, we're going after the flag!”

“Right!” everyone yells.

“Dalia, do you read?”

“We're coming back around, yeah! Where's the flag!”

“I'm going to herd it back towards you!”

You speed through your own smoke, then see the Ha-Go simply standing in the smoke, as if surprised by your boldness. You fire a shot and a spray from your .50. It bugs out immediately, northeast. Good, good! Out into the open! “It's northeast bound!”

“Copy!” says Dalia.

> KO: SERINA HILDEBRAND (Tiger II (P) “Cub”)
> KILL CREDITED TO: ISABEL SANTIAGO (Panzer III Ausf. N “Knuckles”)

“Shit!” says Serina. “Fuck, I think the engine's conked out entirely, damn it!”

> KO: SABINA “DOGGY” LOBO (Type 97 Te-Ke)
> KILL CREDITED TO: IRIS BLACKBOURNE

“We're trying to buy you time here, Elodie,” says Iris.

You burst out of the smoke, heading northeast. The Ha-Go has built up a considerable lead, a lead you want to cultivate. You continue firing inaccurately after it, herding it towards the killzone that you want to make. In the open fields pockmarked by copses of trees, it swerves and snakes all around the countryside trying to get away from you. Come on, come on, Dalia. “Dalia, where are you?”

> KO: YMIRA PILLA (TKS)
> KILL CREDITED TO: SERAFINA MACZEK (M26 Pershing “Sokol”)

> KO: BENNY RODRIGUEZ (Panzer IV Ausf. H)
> KILL CREDITED TO: MARIA DA SILVA (M3A1 Stuart “Teddy”)

“We're down!” says Benny.

The Ha-Go continues on, then rounds the corner around a copse of trees.

Only to come into the barrel of the Hellcat. “Hola, motherfucker!” yells Dalia.

It's engulfed in smoke from a point blank shot.

> KO: ZITA RAMIREZ (Type 95 Ha-Go)
> KILL CREDITED TO: DALIA EARNHARDT (M18 Hellcat “Mifune”)

> CANDIDO MARIANO DA SILVA RONDON UNIVERSITY'S FLAG TANK HAS BEEN RENDERED INOPERABLE
> LAFAYETTE GIRLS ACADEMY IS VICTORIOUS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt-sNeTAokU

> MATCH SET IS A DRAW
> + 1 TO DIVISONAL STANDINGS
> + 30 ALL-STAR POINTS

> + 10 MORALE TO ALL CREWMEMBERS

[1/2]

>>854003
[2/2]

-

-

Once the trucks come rolling in. You all cheer and celebrate, popping cans of soda and throwing canteens of water out to spray you all. Even you have to admit that you're whooping and hollering a little as you step out of the trucks back towards camp. Winona grins, hugging you from behind. “That's our Ellie! We did it! We did it!”

You saved the set for LGA. It's not bad all things considered. But it wasn't just you, you have to admit. You can see Kit Blumenthal to the side already interviewing both Carver and Dalia. “Well, I was just following orders,” says Dalia. “I dunno about MVP. Ellie could've shot the flag tank herself, I just did the fancy ambush thing. I would say the real MVP is Carver.”

Carver shakes her head. “It was me panicking that broke the square in the first place.”

“Ah, don't be so modest!” says Dalia. “You're the MVP!”

“No, you are!” says Carver.

“No, you!” yells Dalia.

Benny walks up. “I have to agree with Dalia for once. Carver should be the MVP.”

Dalia glances at Benny, then shudders. “Aughegeh... okay, yeah. I guess.”

Kit looks over at you. “Ellie. Considering you're still the temporary overall commander. Who do you see is the most fit for MVP?”

> Dalia
> Carver
> Yourself
> Other

>>854012
>Carver
Bodyblocking flag killing shots requires balls.

>>854012
>> Carver

Not to diss Dalia''s work. But she gave us the critical leeway to save the flag tank and for Dalia to nail the flag tank.

>>854012
> Carver
She earned it, besides, an MVP on her record in her first series might help her find a crew.

>>854012
> Carver
We simply don't draw this set without that suicide block.

I am legitamately proud of Carver. Her and Serafina have grown so much since we first met them. And our faith has been rewarded.

Pastebin is updated with kills, deaths and MVP, I've also added Hadley with a placeholder crew entry in the M36, which I'll update once she finds her own crew and picks a vehicle and is mainly just there so I can keep track of her MVP and deaths/kills while she's commanding Janus.

>>854049
Serafina I understand but craver not so much m. She did good but we only known her for like a week or so not that much development yet

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>>854106
Forgot to link, derp; http://pastebin.com/bUU2v0z8

>>854109
Its not so much her growth as a tanker. But as an officer. We've known her for far longer than just a week. Remember this is the same Carver that couldn't control her shift as they galavanted on equipment and played around in the mud like kindergarteners while on duty.

At the very least she has shown much more moral fibre and a willingness to grow from her errors after we chewed her out.

The festival was differnet that doesn't count.

>>854135
Eh, I still don't see it as a BIG improvement, i guess i take issue that you compared her growth to Seralina because she had problems and is somewhat better.

> Carver

“Carver deserves the MVP today, Dalia and Benny are right.”

Dalia still shudders. “Don't remind me.”

“Alright then. Let me get a good mugshot of the MVP!” Carver blinks, then stands firm and smiles proudly as Kit takes a photo of her. “There we go! Alright, kiddo.” Kit pats her on the shoulder. “Good work out there! I hope to see more from you guys!” She steps away happily, shifting through her photos.

“Thank you, guys,” says Carver. “I didn't think I'd get MVP on my first match as a commander.”

“You got it because you saved the entire set for us,” says Benny.

“Yep.” You all turn to see Griselda smiling at Carver. “I admit, Carver. I had my doubts about you when Elodie first recommended that you join, and even be part of my crew until you got a crew of your own. But... I'm glad I was proven wrong.” Carver smiles, blushing a bit in joy. “You did good.” She holds out her hand, to which Carver shakes it vigorously. “Let's hope you get a crew this week though.”

“I will, I promise!” says Carver.

“Hey!” Serafina calls out to everyone. “Three cheers for Carver!” Carver is suddenly picked up by the Naval Studies Rescue kids, surprisingly her and shocking her into stunned silence. “Hip, hip!”

“HOORAY!” She's thrown up.

“AH!” she yelps in fear.

“Hip, hip!”

“HOORAY!”

“Hip, hip!

“HOORAY!”

-

-

“I admit, I was very angry when that girl bodyblocked our shots,” says Maria. You, Griselda, Iris, and Maria have met at sunset before everyone leaves for their Academy again. “I was hoping for a sweep today. Our school is not very fond of Tankery, more of football, football, football.”

“Well, I apologize then,” says Griselda.

“Don't,” says Maria. She smiles happily. “We had fun today, that is what is important in Tankery regardless. And I am very, very, glad that you are okay. Griselda, let me apologize from the bottom of my heart-”

“Please, please...” Griselda holds up a hand, smiling. “You weren't the one who shot me.”

“I know, but it is still my responsibility regardless,” she says. “I hope you make a speedy recovery. And who knows? Maybe our tanks will clash again soon, under better circumstances, si?” You all nod. “Farewell.” With that, she hugs the three of you, giving a kiss on the cheek to each. And then she leaves, waving goodbye as she rejoins her subcomannders.

“Nice girl,” says Iris.

Griselda sighs. “Well, back to the grinder then tomorrow. You know, Oleg hasn't actually given me the receipt for the repairs he has to make. Does anyone know how much it costs?”

Iris looks to you. Uh.

> “Yeah. I have the receipt.”
> “We can talk about it tomorrow.”
> “Griselda, I love your sling, can I sign it? Can we even sign it?”
> Other

>>854167
Then if you guys wanna argue why carver and serafina should be MVP then ill vote
>Myself

>>854171
>“We can talk about it tomorrow.”
Let's not spoil the moment, shall we?

>>854171
>> “Griselda, I love your sling, can I sign it? Can we even sign it?”
This is the only choice and call the whole crew if it must

>>854171
>> “Griselda, I love your sling, can I sign it? Can we even sign it?”

We are gonna scourge up enough money to cover most of that.

>>854171
> Other
"You're injured Griselda, which unfortunately means you're going to have to rest for the week. Which means no late nights stressing about funding, no phone calls with sponsors all day and no worrying. When we get back to LGA, Iris and I will help clear all the management files and whatnot out of your tent with my staff's help and for the week, we'll handle it. No ifs, buts or maybes, this is happening."

>>854171
>“Griselda, I love your sling, can I sign it? Can we even sign it?”

>>854171
>>854199
>This

>>854171
>>854199
>Other

>>854199
I don't think that's a good idea, she can still do paperwork and taking it away from her will probably only stress her out more while giving us more ways to screw things up.

>>854199
This then
>>854186
>>854198
>>854208

>>854171
>“Griselda, I love your sling, can I sign it? Can we even sign it?”
"Thank goodness you're right handed too!"

>>854171
> “We can talk about it tomorrow.”
But know that Iris and I will be here to help.

A kinder version of the write in. But still the same idea. I think the write in is a bit too direct for me.

>>854173
To be fair. We weren't arguing Serafina as MVP. Just that she and Carver have grown. Carver was unabimous MVP

>>854252
but we need to be direct or she will shrug it off because were too nice. So a little strictness should not hurt her.

> Other
> “Griselda, I love your sling, can I sign it? Can we even sign it?”

“Griselda, you're injured. That means you're going to have to rest for the week. No more late nights stressing about funding, no phone calls with sponsors, no worrying. When we get back, Iris and I will help you clear files and with that, we'll handle everything for you.”

Griselda squints. “But-”

“No buts,” says Iris. Griselda opens her mouth to protest, but Iris quickly places her finger over her lips to shush her. “No no. No protesting. We have this handled.”

“Precisely. Anyway, I love your sling, Griselda. Can we sign it? Can we even sign it?”

Griselda shrugs, handing you a pen. “Sure, try it out.” You unclip it. Thank God, it's a sharpee. You sign your name out on it. Ha, there it is! You hand to Iris.

As Iris signs her name. “Come on, Griselda. We should get the rest of the team in on this.”

“Uh...” Griselda sighs. “Yeah, I guess we can.” She smiles at you two. “Come on, let's go.”

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That's it for this weekend's LGA. You've salvaged the set. And in doing so have preserved LGA's hold on the 1st Wild Card slot. And with JWC having somehow been swept by Camp Gagetown, you are now within 1 point of taking the division from JWC.

However, Sherbrooke has now regained the 2nd Wild Card spot again, and is within 4 points of taking the 1st slot. Hugo Gernsback with 8 is also threatening for the Wild Card. Loss or being forced into another draw is going be a disaster.

For the WL Kills leaders, Dix has now taken first place with her 15 kills yesterday and a few additional ones today. Iris is now in third place. I have no idea where Ellie is but I'll be sure to update this later if she has a place on there.

Highlights:

- LGA: Rookie Commander Hadley Carver bodyblocks three shots at once, saving the flag tank from being eliminated and allowing LGA to rally.

- ZES: Foreign commander Eri Barkmann breaks earns flag tank kill within 1 hour, 16 minutes, the shortest NATO League match recorded.

- CG: Meryl Hoffmeister snipes AVRE Petard out of the air, destroying Perrine's AVRE and Churchill nearby.

- SGH: Sherbrooke Marder tanks engage in brutal brawl with Glenn Curtiss SPGs, Marder tanks come out on top through superior agility and attack coordination.

- KGB: Ulanova surprises Joan D'Orleans team in swamp by suddenly popping out of the swamp water in ambush. Earns six kills, with flag tank eliminated by incendiary shot.

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>>854342
With 44 Kills we should be tied for fourth with Caroline Greene. Thanks for running Schteel, catch you later.

>>854342
Jesus. Scaring us a little bit, aren't you with those rankings. Getting money and teams ready this week is a must if we stand a chance against Perrine.

Ellie is tied with Greene if Danon's list is accurate. I will confirm on my own tally at some point.

I assume Ellie is still outside looking in for All Star?

Great thread GS.

>>854373
Indeed, Ellie's still a bit of a darkhorse, though her command today has drawn the attention of some people for sure.

>>854342
Thanks for the fun,boss.

>>854342
>Eri Barkmann
The Little Army twintailed tsundere?

Also, LGA doing Keijo WHEN?

Also also thanks for the thread GS.

>>854342
>- CG: Meryl Hoffmeister snipes AVRE Petard out of the air, destroying Perrine's AVRE and Churchill nearby.
Whoah

>>854393
Yeah its moments like that where Ellie being a darkhorse amongst all star voting makes so much sense.

I mean, aside from the Nishizumi drift. Has Ellie ever been so flashy? Efficient yes. But never fancy.

We're a t shirt and jeans at a cocktail party. And I kind of like it that way.

>>854374
This brings me hope though. I want to see what types of fans she does have. Is it beauty voters, highlight pack watchers, arm chair analysts, fantasy tankery players? I want to see who finds us popular.

>>854428
Little girls

>>854428
I would assume it includes actual tankers who like her style of senshado, if Shimada's interest is anything to go by.

>>854568
That would make a lot of sense really. And we do know that she has a following in Japan. Maybe its because she resembles certain styles. A Shimada of the West, if you will.

>>854492
Cute in theory. But I am pretty sure Children rarely vote for us. As noted. We aren't flashy. Kids like flash.

>>854641
The only fan that we know of is a little girl.

>>854680
Yeah. The moment I posted it I remembered Muldoon's kid.

And we do have Shimada. And like, the entirety of LGA, though at times I wonder about how firm the fandom is. Its appreciated but a little more shallow for me.