>>4275332
>Girls Und Panzer Quest 3
Off to a great start.

I want to make sure Werewolf gets looked at, especially with the beating the poor thing took during the match.

> Talk to Erika about using Black Forest’s repair facilities

Also I want to keep on looking into the Conspiracy. That is, if we have any good leads.

> Progress a side quest (Ōoarai’s closure/Lance of Longinus)

Maybe a visit to Krupp could be productive. Considering the name, they probably have majority German tanks. They might even have something for Werewolf...

> Visit Krupp Tankery Division Japan

>>4275332
> Take Yuzu on a date
> Visit Takumi
>Gather up whoever is capable of doing tank inspections, and go over the team, focusing on tanks that have recently taken ddamage if we can't get to them all.

> Examine the extent of the damage on Yuzu
Is this a typo?

>>4275354

> Examine the extent of the damage on Yuzu

should be

> Examine the extent of the damage on Werewolf

My bad.

>>4275350
>That is, if we have any good leads.

We have the leads you guys found yesterday. I'll post them again if we choose that.

>>4275358
>>4275354
Make my last choice Ooari's closure, with Yuzu before our date.

>>4275332
>Examine the extent of the damage on Werewolf
>Visit Krupp Tankery Division Japan
> Visit BAE Tankery Japan
>Take Yuzu on a date

>>4275332
> Examine the extent of the damage on Werewolf
> Visit Takumi
> Visit Krupp Tankery Division Japan

> Talk to Erika about using Black Forest’s repair facilities

>>4275332
>Examine the extent of the damage on Werewolf
>Visit Krupp Tankery Division Japan
> Visit BAE Tankery Japan
>Talk with Erika

>>4275332

Counting and Writing.

>>4275415

> Examine the extent of the damage on Werewolf

Your first port of call is the Tankery Warehouses behind the school. With Otto alongside you, you make your way to school. When you arrive, lessons are already in full swing meaning no explanations to annoying hall monitors. When you enter the warehouse and see Werewolf, you can’t help but wince at his sorry state.

You walk around the outside first, it’s not very reassuring. You can see the marks from where the Shermans scored hits, most of them are easily repairable, perhaps a couple of hours to buff out and repair the plate. Some hits are slightly more difficult to deal with. The hit from the Firefly, for example, has left an obvious gouge in your frontal armour. Similarly, the T29’s opening shot on the turret will also have to be looked at.

You examine the tracks next, thankfully, they’re mostly alright given most of the hits Werewolf took were to the front. Some of the track links have bent, however, not a tough job, but a long time consuming one.

With that, you move inside. It’s far worse. You inspect Max’s station first, the driver’s dials tell you of a transmission fluid leak, meaning the hydraulics need a look, and from the way, the gears creak when you give them a test so does the transmission. You look at the gun next. It’s not as bad as you feared, simply knocked out of alignment and neither is the radio for that matter, being operational but not working due to the antenna being severed but putting a new one on wouldn’t be an issue.

Once you’re done, you write a list of all the repairs that need to be done.

> Front plate repairs
> Hydraulic top up and repairs
> Transmission realignment and repairs
> Gun realignment

You reckon that if you pushed yourself you and your crew could get it mostly done in the week between now and Erika’s battle, but it would be a close one.

With that sorted, for now, you decide it’s time to pay a visit to the suppliers Maho and Darjeeling mentioned. Krupp Tankery Division Japan and BAE Tankery Japan. The schoolship is still docked, making your journey slightly easier. As you leave the warehouse, you consider your transport options. You could either take your bike or borrow a car from Ōoarai’s motor pool.

> Bike (More time to spend there, can only take 1 person)
> Car (Less time, can take up to 4 other people)

>>4275458
> Car (Less time, can take up to 4 other people)
Student Council + Yukari
They know how much money we have to work with, Anzu is the president so she can try to work things out. One seat is open, so Yukari we're going to a place with just fucking tanks and tank shit. Yukari can help out looking at stuff and she will like it as a fellow tank autist.

>>4275472
+1

>>4275458
>>4275472
Supporting

>>4275472
I like it.
Supporting.

>>4275458
We're pretty solidly in favour of the Council and Krupp, anything you want to discuss with them on the way?

You can discuss two topics.

>>4275515
>Best tank for the price
>What type of tank or upgrade are we missing to have a well balance team and improve what we already have.

>>4275515

Sorry I phrased it poorly. To clarify, I meant with the Council/Yukari in the car. For Krupp that will be handled as it plays out

>>4275458
Writing now.

>>4275555

> Visit Krupp Tankery Division Japan

You decide to take a car, so you can take more people with you. As you walk to the motor pool, you call the Student Council.

“Prez.” You say in greeting as she picks up the phone.

“Fritz. What’s up? This isn’t a social call is it?” She asks.

“I’m going to visit a Tank shop and potential sponsor.” You begin. “I was thinking of having the student council with me, might make it a more productive trip.”

“Smart choice.” She says between bites of what you assume are potato chips. “Where should we meet you?”

“The motor pool.” You reply.

“Fine by me, see you there.” She says as she hangs up. You move on to the next call.

“Hi, Fritz! What’s up!” Yukari says as she picks up the phone. “You need help with Werewolf!?”

“Not exactly Yukari.” You chuckle. “I’m going to visit Krupp and BAE with the student council want to-“

“Where do we meet!” She interrupts. “I’m on my way, Fritz! Don’t leave without me!”

“The motor pool, we le-“ You’re cut off again.

“See you there!” The call cuts off.

You sigh and continue your walk to the motor pool.

When you get there, the Student Council and a panting Yukari are there.

“Fritz!” Yukari almost teleports to you. “Let’s go!”

“Calm Yukari.” You disentangle yourself and walk to the President who swinging car keys on a finger.

“Catch.” She throws the keys to you. “It’s that one.” She jabs her thumb behind her. You look over and see an old Land Rover Defender. Not the best car but it’d do.

Cont.

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>>4275608

“So, Anzu.” You wait for the girl in question to grunt in acknowledgement. “How’d it go with Takumi?”

“Eh.” The girl riding shotgun shrugs. “It’s going fine. We’re close to a deal but nothing yet. I think I’ll hold out and see if we get anything out of today.” You nod your agreement.

“Yukari, what do you think we need from Krupp and BAE?” You call. The girl in the seat behind you leans forward a little bit.

“I think we need better medium tanks! Or more heavy tanks!” You can tell she’s excited from her voice. “We already have a lot of tank destroyers, and our scouts don’t need to be any better than they are.”

“That’ll be expensive though.” Momo chips in. “We have a bit from our recent wins and the increase in donations but not a lot.”

It’s not long before you arrive at Krupp Japan. You park your car and walk towards the Krupp building. It looks like a Warehouse, with a small foyer attached to the front of it. You walk into the foyer and see a receptionist behind a desk, with a small waiting area to your left.

“Hello.” She has a small professional smile. “How can I help you, ladies and gentleman, this afternoon?”

> Let Anzu take the lead
> “We’re from Ōoarai Academy, and we’d like to discuss sponsorship of our academy.”
> “We’d like to look at what you guys can sell us for our Tankery team”
> Write-in

>>4275667
> Let Anzu take the lead
Be her wingman

>>4275667
>Let Anzu take the lead
>Look really cool while being Anzu's wingman

>>4275667
>> Let Anzu take the lead

>>4275671
>>4275680
Backing.

>>4275671
> Let Anzu take the lead

>>4275667
Writing.

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>>4275727

> Let Anzu take the lead

You nod to Anzu as you approach, she moves ahead of you and addresses the receptionist. You watch as she transforms from the calculated politician to a demeanour more fitting of a four foot nine girl.

“Hiya! We’re from Ōoarai academy, we wanted to talk to someone who can help us out with our Sensha-Dō team! We’re kind of new ya know?” She says as she leans against the receptionist’s desk. The receptionist nods as Anzu talks.

“That’s perfectly possible darling. Ōoarai you said?” She asks. Anzu nods a confirmation. “Yes, we’ve heard of you lot. Well done on your win against Saunders.”

“Thanks, it was a tough one but we did it!” Anzu winks at the receptionist who chuckles.

“Did indeed, take a seat and I’ll get someone out to see you.

You collapse onto the Sofa, Yuzu taking the spot next to you and the rest of the girls taking seats around you.

You’re not seated long before the receptionist calls you through. You go through a door and into the Warehouse behind.

“Woah…” You hear Yukari behind you as her eyes dart around the room. “Fritz, this is all high-quality stuff. Tank conversion kits; great equipment; auxiliary vehicles! Krupp is the real deal!”

“I’m glad you think so young lady.” You turn to your right and see a man approaching you. “Krupp Japan does the best Tankery equipment on either side of the planet.” He says. “So how can I help Ōoarai?”

“As you’re no doubt aware Mr…” Anzu trails off.

“Krupp.” He replies. You double-take at that, but Anzu takes it in her stride.

“Mr Krupp, Ōoarai is a promising school, but we’ve little in the way of tanks or material.”

“So you come to me, to see if I’m interested in helping you.” He finishes.

“Yes, we’re looking for sponsors and-“

“Spare me the words, Miss.” He cuts Anzu off. “If you want to buy something feel free, what you see here is what you get but if you want me to sponsor you, convince me. Tell me why you’re worth sponsoring over other, more storied Tankery schools.”

>Convince Mr Krupp you’re worth sponsoring

List of things that can be bought. You personally can afford one of the small things (Optics, sights, Main gun reinforcement) Ōoarai can also afford one thing. It can be mounted on any tank Ōoarai has.

Krupp

> Something made to order (write-in)
> Tank upgrade package – upgrade a tank to its highest variant
> Jagd- upgrade kit – any tank with a tank destroyer variant can be converted
> Tank exchange – exchange a tank for one of equal value
> Superior Gunner’s Optics – can reroll missed shots for free
> Superior Commander’s sights – can reroll awareness failures for free
> Main gun material reinforcement – gun can continue to operate even if damaged, one accuracy reroll
> Churchill engineering vehicle – reduces repair time and makes tank conversions possible at Ooarai

>>4275787

You can also ask Krupp questions but too many might piss him off.

>>4275787

> Jagd- upgrade kit – any tank with a tank destroyer variant can be converted

Does this make a JagdPanther II possible?

>>4275787
>Convince Mr Krupp you’re worth sponsoring
Everyone loves a underdog story. (Helps Krupp's show positive face, and character as they are not just the best of world of tank equipment but also love the sport and wish the true sensha-dō spirit to shine)

> Churchill engineering vehicle – reduces repair time and makes tank conversions possible at Ooarai
We need to repair our tanks quickly so the team can have more time practicing out in the field.

>>4275815
(I included everything he has, but without his sponsorship, you can only get)

> Superior Gunner’s Optics – can reroll missed shots for free
> Superior Commander’s sights – can reroll awareness failures for free
> Main gun material reinforcement – the gun can continue to operate even if damaged, one accuracy reroll

>>4275812
Yes

>>4275820
K.

> Superior Commander’s sights – can reroll awareness failures for free
Does awareness or mobility make it that we can shot first?

>>4275824

Awareness

>>4275815

Supporting. That Engineering Vehicle could help a lot with stuff like the T1 hull once we have all the parts.

>>4275787
>Superior Commander’s sights – can reroll awareness failures for free
For us to personally buy
>Churchill engineering vehicle – reduces repair time and makes tank conversions possible at Ooarai
For Ooarai to buy.

>>4275787

Does everyone support >>4275815 for convincing Mr Krupp?

>>4275815
>>4275865
yes

>>4275815

Supporting

>>4275865
I'm down for it.

>>4275787
Cool, writing for >>4275815

We buy the gunner's sight and Ōoarai the Churchill engineering vehicle.

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>>4275906
Wait a minute. I thought we were voting for the commander's optics?

>>4275917
>You personally can afford one of the small things (Optics, sights, Main gun reinforcement) Ōoarai can also afford one thing
Fritz has money for one thing and the school was something for the other

>>4275917

Ah sorry, I wrote the wrong purchase down, that's my bad.

>>4275920
I know that anon. I'm looking at the other votes and seemed like we were aiming for the Commander upgrade (for our tank) and not the Gunner upgrade.
I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill and I hope it's just that.

>>4275930
Oh phew. No worries QM, simple stuff tends to get overlooked by everyone. Including me.

>>4275934
I didn't read your question gud. Until I posted after

>>4275938
It's k bruh. No harm, no foul.

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>>4275906

“Everyone loves an underdog story, Mr. Krupp.” You say. His attention turns to you. You swallow and continue. “All we have to help us is the love of the sport Mr Krupp, we don’t have the money Black Forest or Saunders does. Ōoarai I think shows true Sensha-Dō spirit, sir, something that’s hard to find nowadays.” Anzu jumps on your opening.

“It’d also help show Krupp’s philanthropic side as well as your love of the sport.” It seems that was the right thing to say, as he nods along to your words.

“I always was a sucker for a good underdog story.” He murmurs, then looks at you. “You’re duelling the Black Forest vice-commander this weekend yes?” He waits for your nod. “Win that, and I’ll sponsor Ōoarai. I’ll throw in that engineering vehicle your friend is eyeing up too.” He jerks his hand towards Yukari who’s crawling over it.

“Fritz! This Churchill is so cool! They have a Jagdpanther kit at the back too!” You shelve that piece of information for later.

“I have some terms though.” Krupp talks again. “I want to sponsor Ōoarai exclusively and I’ll expect your teams to do some displays for me.”

> Agree to his terms
> Ask if you can get back to him
> Reject his terms and just buy the Churchill
> Try to negotiate a term (Your argument and 1d20 Bo3)

>Any questions for Mr Krupp

>>4275963
OP if we buy the kit can we switch between TD and Medium?

>>4275972
I'll bet it'll take insanely too much time to make it a proper thing. We'd have to pick between one or the other and stick with it.

>>4275972

If you get the Churchill you can as well as for any other TD conversion.

It'll take a couple of days, however.

>>4275977
>>4275972

5 days per swap specifically, it'll also annoy the Automotive club if you do it too much.

You'd also have to train in the CVs in the meantime which would be... interesting

>>4275963

>Agree to his terms (but let Anzu do it)

>>4275963
> Try to negotiate a term (Your argument and 1d20 Bo3)
>Anzu gives her input
Not really a negotiate of the terms since it'll be rude to look a gift house in it's mouth. Just that he'll be open to changes down the line.

>>4275998
This, if we can get away with altering the deal in our favor a tiny bit then I can live with it.

>>4275963

Calling for pass the question to Anzu.

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>>4276055

>Anzu gives her input

You motion to Anzu who steps forward. “Exclusivity for Ōoarai is fine by me, but Hermann over there already has a sponsor. Would that be a problem, and what do you mean by displays Mr Krupp?”

“I’ll expect you to contribute a tank or two to my displays at Sensha-Dō expos, there’s also the odd tank battle or two that would make me mighty appreciative if you won.” He replies. “As for Hermann, I’d expect my symbol to take the place of the one that’s already there but, you can keep the other one smaller somewhere if you need to to keep his goods. But nothing more from him.”

“You won’t force us to fight for you?” Anzu asks.

“I won’t.” He confirms.

“Fine by us. Mr Krupp, would you mind if I took your details and gave you a reply at a later date?” Krupp hums at that then slowly nods.

“Fine, but I want to know by Thursday so I can stick my logo on the side of his tank.” He says pointing at you. “Your match with Black Forest is big business for me, no matter who wins.”

Anzu takes Mr Krupp’s details and the five of you leave the building.

“So, what did you think of Krupp’s stuff Yukari?” You ask as you get onto the motorway.

“I think his stuff is the best we’re going to find.” She replies as seriously as she can manage. “I’d also bet my tank collection that he could get us anything we needed.” The conversation continues along that line until you reach BAE.

Cont.

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>>4276091

BAE has a similar setup, a large warehouse with a reception for any visitors. You repeat the process of last time, with Anzu leading the visit.

“Hi! We’re from Ōoarai academy, we were wondering if we could talk to someone about our Tankery team?” The receptionist smiles at Anzu and checks her notebook.

“Hmm, if you go through then someone will be through to see you in just a second.” The receptionist smiles at you.

The five of you head in. While Yukari wanders off to check out the place, you manage to find a catalogue.

BAE
> High Explosive Ammunition – double damage for -5 penetration dc
> Camouflage netting - can be applied to any tank, makes awareness an auto success if the tank hasn’t moved for a turn
> Automatic gun laying drive - reduces accuracy penalty to heavy tanks for firing and moving in the same turn
> Gun stabilisation system – 1 additional accuracy auto success
> Wet ammo rack – ammo rack damage doesn’t instantly immobilise the tank
> Reinforced track pins – can roll to contest track damage/mobility failures at a disadvantage
> Handheld smoke grenades – can be deployed on the tile you’re on creating a smokescreen no one can see in/out off
> Tank floodlight - -1 awareness against enemies in front of you
> spaced armour upgrade (any compatible tank) – 1 disadvantaged penetration roll-off

As you’re looking through it, a man approach. “Hi, guys! I’m Rory de Havilland. I heard you’re looking for sponsors.”

“We are,” Anzu replies with a genial smile. “We were wondering if we’d be able to hear your terms.”

“Of course! It’s pretty standard really, our logo on your tanks; you do displays for us; exclusivity in sponsorship and all your upgrades come through us.”

You see Yukari return from exploring the Warehouse and make a so-so motion with her hand. She doesn’t seem to think as highly of BAE as she did of Krupp.

> Agree to his terms
> Ask if you can get back to him
> Reject his terms politely
> Try to negotiate a term (Your argument and 1d20 Bo3)

>Any questions for Mr de Havilland

>>4276132
> Reject his terms politely
Krupp seems like the better option

>>4276132
>Yukari return from exploring the Warehouse and make a so-so motion with her hand
Yukari is a good girl. Her presence and knowledge a value thing to have.

>Any questions for Mr de Havilland
> Reject his terms politely
Ask him what schools he sponsors, does BAE does repairs and conversions

Don't really want to go with BAE. Just want to know insider info.

>>4276151
Maho is best girl for giving us the info about Krupp.

>>4276132

>Ask if you can get back to him

We can politely reject him later, thus saving gace and not burning a bridge

>>4276159
+1

>>4276132
>Ask if you can get back to him
On one hand he's got no tank that we can see. On the other hand he's probably withholding them until we agree to the terms.

>>4276159

+1

>>4276132
Counting and writing.

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>>4276196


“So, Mr de Havilland, I found your catalogue, and it looks like good stuff.” You begin conversationally.

“Yes, it is, and we have plenty of it for the teams we sponsor.” He replies, nodding as he does so.

“You sponsor other teams? Anyone, we’d know?” You ask.

“We’re one of St. Gloriana’s sponsors, and we also sponsor the Gloucester Meteors in the UK.” You think on that, from what you recall the Meteors are a top-level pro team. Not one of the best, but a successful one none the less.

“Yes, I’ve heard of them. They have a Challenger Cromwell, you do the conversion for them?” You probe. He shakes his head.

“Unfortunately, we don’t do many conversions.” He shakes his head.

“Well thank you for your time Mr de Havilland,” Yuzu says with a small bow. “We need to consult our Sensha-Dō captain and Student President,” Anzu twitches at that, “but do you have a contact number we can talk to you on?” Yuzu gets his contact information and the five of you promptly leave.

As you leave for Ōoarai, Momo speaks up.

“Akiyama, you didn’t seem to like BAE very much. Why not?” Yukari scratches her head and talks.

“Well I wouldn’t say I didn’t like them, they do deal with tanks after all, but while they have a lot more stuff than Krupp did, it’s not as good ya know? I think we can get stuff from Krupp that BAE would struggle to get.” No one offers any objections to Yukari’s opinion and Anzu turns to you.

“Well Fritz, you’re the only one here that has experience with all three potential sponsors, what do you think.” You pause before replying.

> Let’s stick with Takumi
> Let’s go with Krupp
> Let’s go with BAE
>Write-in

To clarify gentlemen, Takumi is very middle of the road, decent quantity and decent quality. BAE and Krupp are the extremes. You’ll get a lot more things from BAE but as you saw, it’s of lower quality. Conversely, Krupp will award you with things quite rarely, but much more high-ticket and high-quality goods.

>>4276239
Is it possible to still buy tanks from them even if we chose to not be sponsored by them? I know it's a bit of a dumb question but I wouldn't put it past some QMs to lock us out from buying stuff from them for not picking them as a sponsor.

>>4276247

You can still buy from them if you don't choose them, they're business people and will understand.

>>4276253
I like me that OP shit. Like BAE is dogshit
>> High Explosive Ammunition – double damage for -5 penetration dc
Even Takumi has High Explosive Ammunition that doesn't give you -5 penetration.

>>4276239
> Let’s go with Krupp
I kind of want to see what Takumi was in store for us. Since Krupp did say we can use his goods while also using Takumi goods, just his logo has to take center place and replace one upgrade we already got.

>>4276239

>Krupp


I would prefer higher quality equipment, even if it would be more rare. I'm sure we could manage to buy one or two things every so often anyhow.

>>4276239
> Let’s stick with Takumi
> Let’s go with BAE
Came to Japan for a reason.

>>4276239
>Krupp

>>4276239

Writing

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>>4276298

> Let’s go with Krupp

“I say, Krupp, they might give us less, but they have the best stuff, I think that’ll make the difference given we aren’t able to field that many tanks.” You say.

“Fine by me.” She drawls. “Any objections from the peanut gallery?” She asks. There are none.

“Fritz! You see those conversion kits! Imagine Ōoarai having a Jagdpanther! Or a Ferdinand! Or an Achilles!” She exclaims rapid fire.

“I don’t think we’ll need a Jagdpanther to deal with Anzio Yukari although an even longer eighty-eight is very tempting.” You reply.

You soon find yourself back at Ōoarai, after dropping off the girls and returning the car. You find yourself alone (with Otto) and decide to call Erika.

“Who’s calling?” The very abrupt greeting comes through the phone, leaving you in no doubt you have the right number.

“Guess.” You reply, and you can hear the sneer in Erika’s response.

“Oh, it’s you. You calling because you need some charity?” She says disdainfully.

“Charity you offered.” You point out. She ignores you.

“Ōoarai’s docked in Kumamoto right, now right?” She begins. “Get your tank to the workshop on 9th and Fuji, they’ll take care of it for you.”

“Thank you, Erika. Anyway, I can repay you?” You ask.

“Give me a good match on Saturday.” She says bluntly.

“That I can do.” You say.

“Then good luck.” She says before hanging up. Why would you need good luck?

Cont.

>>4276358
Oh god, we’re either fighting the Maus or a King Tiger

>>4276378
I'm betting a King Tiger because of her pride. But I wouldn't put it past her to field the Maus if she wanted to make an example of us.

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>>4276358

You decide to go that night, Ōoarai wouldn’t stay docked for long, so it was best to get Werewolf unloaded before that. Ferrying him there while damaged would be a pain compared to ferrying him back when he’s repaired.

It’s an unceremonious trip. You texted Anzu informing her of the situation and asking for an excused absence from tomorrow’s morning lessons just in case, which she responds to with a single ‘k’. As the tank transporter pulls up to the garage, you see a man approaching you. He’s wearing a mechanic’s overalls and is fairly tall for a Japanese man.

“Hey kid, you must be the one from Ōoarai right?” He asks. You nod. “Thought so, I’ve worked with loads of Panthers, but yours is unique. I’ll get her unloaded and have my boys take a look, see how quickly we can get her running. Name’s Tseuneo, need anything you come find me.” With that, he walks away leaving you alone in the waiting room. You spend about an hour, alternating between watching them work on your tank through the window and texting Yuzu on your phone. As you send a particularly risqué text about how much you want to hold her hand, you hear footsteps, someone approaching. You pay them no mind.

“Commander Hermann.” A very familiar voice says, sending ice through your veins.

“Instructor Nishizumi.” You reply, tempted to run for the protection of Werewolf. “What are you doing here?”

“What am I doing at my husband’s garage?” She snorts. “I see Maho and Erika managed to get my offer to you.”

“Thanks for the assistance Instructor, but why offer in the first place?” You ask.

“I will answer that question over dinner.” She replies. “You will attend dinner at the Nishizumi household while my Husband works on your tank. He is the best and will be done soon. Maho will also attend.”

“May I ask why?” You say.

“Is it not normal for a teacher to learn more about their student? Ōoarai may not close, but you are still a student of the Nishizumi school regardless of where you end up.”

> Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly
> Reject, you’re not sure if you’ll survive but you don’t fancy just walking yourself onto her turf
> Write-in

>>4276415
> Ahhh, that's where you remember his face from! He's the premier porn star across all of Japan, no one can ever get a good glimpse at his face and that proves popular with male gazers.

>>4276415
>> Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly

>>4276415
>> Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly

>>4276426
That's pretty gay

>>4276415
>Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly.

>>4276426
My sides.

>>4276436
It's gay to insert yourself as another man in a pretty lady? Well, you are pretending you're another man having sex.

>>4276415
> Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly

>>4276441
The whole act of watching people perform intercourse is gay.

>>4276415
>> Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly

>>4276415
writing.

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>>4276494

> Accept, Instructor Nishizumi is scary but she’s never treated you unfairly

“If you put it like that, then I suppose I can’t really decline can I.” You say.

“Good.” She nods. “Come, we leave now.” She leaves for the door, and you follow after casting one last glance to Werewolf.

The car ride is silent. You wouldn’t say tense, given you have little conflict with Instructor Nishizumi currently but definitely not friendly. It’s with no small amount of relief that you open the door once you arrive at the Nishizumi estate. As you walk towards the building, you see Black Forest’s helicopter in the garden as well as Maho and Erika standing in front of the door.

“Hello, again Fritz,” Maho says with a small smile. “It’s good to see you again.”

“Likewise, Maho.” You reply with your own smile. You turn to Erika. “Erika.”

“Fritz.” It seems she’s at least willing to be civil in Shiho’s presence.

“Commander Hermann, Maho will escort you to the dining room. Erika, please come with me for a second.” Shiho says before marching past you, Erika in tow.

“Follow me Fritz,” Maho says, leading you into the mansion.

“It’s a nice home.” You offer as you follow her.

“A nice house perhaps.” She snaps back before sighing. ”Apologies Fritz, Mother’s games wears my patience thin. I love her, as she does us, but her way of showing it is… unique.”

She turns and slides open the door, leading you through a large dining room to a smaller one, that can only seat six as opposed to the more than twenty of the larger one.

> What do you mean by your Mother’s games?
> Tell her about Mama Hermann’s methods of showing love
> Ask her about her, how she’s doing
> Do you know why Erika hates me?
> Write-in

(This was the last update for today. Will begin tomorrow with this.)

>>4276534
>Ask her about her, how she’s doing and what she's been up to.
>Let her know her sister Miho is doing well and what she's been up to.

Erika seems to have a crush on Fritz, as we didn't roll over for her. Showing strength many times.

Doesn't Maho know about the school closing and why doesn't she tell Miho?

>>4276534
> What do you mean by your Mother’s games?
>Ask her about her, how she’s doing and what she's been up to.
>Let her know her sister Miho is doing well and what she's been up to.
Gotta keep it simple.

>>4276550
Probably because she did it so that Miho would get some ounce of freedom even if that freedom would not last forever.

>>4276550

Shiho knows but Maho doesn't or at the very least isn't sure enough to warn Miho.

>>4276534
>>4276550
Supporting

>>4276534
>What do you mean by your Mother’s games?

Man Shiho is hell bent making us matchmaker with Maho. Probably securing the Nishizumi bloodline.

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>>4276534

>What do you mean by your Mother’s games?

“Your mother’s games?” You ask as the two of you take a seat. Maho sighs and nods.

“Yes, Mother has… strong views on what’s best for the Nishizumi style and for the Nishizumi family.” Maho begins. “They can change given a big enough shock but otherwise she is not above perhaps more unsavoury tactics to get what she wants. Like this dinner for instance.”

“Should I be worried?” You say. Maho shakes her head.

“Mother wouldn’t harm you, I’m torn between believing Mother’s explanation that this is because of your demonstration of the Nishizumi style and believing there is some motive I am yet to discern.” Maho explains. You think over her words again.

“When did I demonstrate the Nishizumi style?” You scratch your head. “I don’t remember doing so.”

“It is obvious to any knowledgeable spectator you were at the very least instructed by Mother, and your demonstration against Saunders was ‘textbook’ according to mother.” She explains, you make to ask a question, but she beats you to the punch. “Hit the target when you fire, let your defences be of iron, and advance in perfect order... That is the way of Nishizumi Style. You hit everything you shot at, utilised your armour to its maximum and did not retreat. Textbook.”

“Hence the offer.” You surmise.

“Hence the offer.” Maho echoes.

>Ask her about her, how she’s doing and what she's been up to.

“What about you Maho, how have you been doing?” As you ask, she smiles in a way that reminds you of Miho.

“I am well thank you. Since my loss we have been developing the Nishizumi style for single combat.” She looks you in the eye, a competitive smile. “I shan’t lose next time.”

“You want to go oh and two Maho? I didn’t take you for masochist.” Her competitiveness is infectious, and you find yourself grinning back. “Werewolf team is undefeated in Japan, and we plan to leave that way.”

“Then plan on disappointment.” Maho fires back, before relaxing with a small smile. “I shall ensure next time is a battle between friends, instead of the spectacle it was.” You see the hints of an un-Nishizumi grin on her face. “Unless I win that is.”

You snort at that and change the subject.

>Let her know her sister Miho is doing well and what she's been up to.

“Miho is doing well.” You offer as you adjust your seating. “Our plan against Saunders began as her idea, and I think she’s gotten over her tankery hang up.” You say. Maho smiles, at the mention of her sister.

“I’m glad she has not given up on Sensha-Dō because of one bad experience.” She says. “And it is comforting when her wellbeing is confirmed, even though I saw her recently.”

You’re about to respond, when Shiho walks in with Erika.

Cont.

(Updates will be a little slow to begin)

>>4277332
>she is not above perhaps more unsavoury tactics to get what she wants. Like this dinner for instance.”
> "Don't worry, I still have some spices left over from grilling."

>>4277335
>"Don't worry, I still have some spices leftover from grilling."

My sides, this is going in the next update.

Writing now.

>>4277335
+1

>>4277399
You decide on one last quip.

"Don't worry about unsavoury, I have plenty of spices I use for grilling.” You say. Shiho raises an eyebrow but lacking context shrugs and makes her way to the head of the table, Erika taking the spot next to Maho. What’s interesting is Maho’s reaction.

“Snrk.” So quite it might never have happened, but the mirth on her face is definitely real. She stands up quickly.

“Excuse me for a moment mother.” Without waiting for a reply, Maho shoots out the door leaving behind a very confused Shiho and Erika.

“Dinner will arrive shortly Hermann, in the meantime, why don’t we discuss yours and Erika’s upcoming engagement.” She says it with a straight face, but Erika opposite you splutters and blushes furiously. “Manners Itsumi,” Shiho says. Surely, she has to be screwing with the two of you on purpose.

“What about our… duel.” You say trying to make it clear that it’ll be Sensha-Dō at the heart of the meeting.

“In the interest of fairness, I tell you that Erika will be commanding our Königstiger. I am interested to see what you come up with to deal with the problem.”

“I’ll think of something.” You promise Shiho smiles at that.

“Good, as will Erika think of how to deal with you.” The girl in question nods her affirmative.

Before you can discuss any further, Maho enters the room and takes her place at Shiho’s right. The food follows, brought in by a lady you assume is one of the Nishizumi family’s servants. There’s a lot. Several bowls of rice and several curries as well as sushi and what you think is some kind of fish dish. You look to Shiho, who nods her consent allowing you to dig in.

Once everyone has filled their plate and begun to eat, Shiho speaks once more.

“So, Commander Hermann, what are plans for the future if you don’t mind me asking.” She says as conversationally as she can. Which is not very.

> I want to go to a Japanese university
> I want to help Deutschland dominate the world cup and the Olympics once more
> I want to go, Professional,
> I want to get a Tankery Scholarship, then leave it behind after that
> Write-in

>>4277443
OOF
>> I want to help Deutschland dominate the world cup and the Olympics once more

>>4277443
>Become a legend, disappear at the height of my glory, and retire to Argentina.

>>4277464
+1

>>4277443
> I want to go, Professional
> I want to go to a Japanese university
Mix of these two, we are still not certain what we want in the future.

>>4277464
Sure.

>>4277443
Changing to this >>4277464

>>4277443
>I want to help Deutschland dominate the world cup and the Olympics once more
First the Olympics! AND THEN THE WORLD!

>>4277469
I would normally agree with this, and originally I wrote: "I want to continue tankery, preferably with my crew. I'm interested in going to university for a bit to pick up some other areas of expertise and expand my potential as a tank commander. I also have some interest in going professional afterward, but I would have to talk to my crew about it to see were their interests lie." But >>4277464 is too good to pass up.

>>4277491
>>4277469
I like that future too. Maybe we have the spirit of that.

>>4277464
>>4277469
Holy shit, no way we can ignore this. Assuming we take our MOMMY with us

>>4277443
>I want to go Professional

>>4277443
Counting and writing.

I'll use both
>>4277491
>>4277464

to answer.

>>4277501
She's set on Shimofusadai National University but if you were to tie yourself to her permanently somehow...

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>>4277510

“Become a legend, disappear at the height of my glory, and retire to Argentina.” You somehow manage to say it with a straight face. The reactions are mixed. Erika looks like she wants to reach across the table and strangle you; Maho is biting her lip so hard she’s drawing blood and Shiho looks confused.

You see her eyes move as if scanning invisible lines on the ceiling and then, the lightbulb goes off. Her confusion morphs into a smile.

“A bold choice of role model Commander Hermann.” She manages to get her facial expressions under control, but you can still see the laughter in her eyes.

“On a more serious note,” you begin. “I want to continue Tankery into university and then professionally, but mainly I want to help Deutschland dominate Tankery internationally once more.”

“I also wish to continue Tankery into university,” Maho says, smiling at you. “Niedersächsische Universität has offered me a Tankery scholarship.”

“What about you Erika?” You ask.

“Eh?” She looks surprised at being addressed but collects herself and replies. “I want to make a career of it.” She says, making it all three of you who want to continue Tankery.

“Very good.” Shiho smiles, but it’s not the genuine smile you saw earlier at your joke but the smile of a predator, who has her prey where she wants them.

“So-“ She’s cut off by the chime of her phone. She scans the screen before turning to you. “It appears my husband is done with your tank.” You blink, that was quite literally five times faster than you could’ve done it. “Maho, escort Hermann to your father.”

“Thank you for feeding me.” You say with a short bow. She waves you off.

“This is part of Sensha-Dō. Commander Hermann as a thank you for exposing the deficiencies of the Nishizumi style in single combat is there anything you want to ask me?” You scan her face, she seems to be genuine in her offer.

>Ask Shiho any 2 questions which she will answer as truthfully as she can.

>>4277549
Also,

>Anything you want to say to Shiho?

>>4277549
>>4277555

>Who do you see advancing to the semi-finals this year now that Saunders is out of the running?
>Your views on the use of enclosed self-propelled artillery in Tankery?

Tank news we know of
> Saunders’ Pershing is going on tour before the tournament begins
> Saunders has bought two more easy-8s with the 76-millimetre gun and upgraded three of its Shermans to Jumbos
> Pravda has bought more tank destroyers
> Black Forest is rumoured to have bought a massive new tank

>>4277555
Ask her about the conspiracy.

>>4277549
This probably isn't a great time to ask it given Maho is here, but "who stands to gain the most from Ooarai's closure?" seems to be a good one.

>>4277549
>Deficiencies? Nein, there are none. I simply took advantage of my knowledge of the strengths and aims of the style and acted accordingly.

>>4277549
Also, slightly off topic, do we have a map for our duel with Erika yet?

>>4277596
No, that can be dealt with tomorrow in-game.

>>4277549
Do you have any idea who would want to close down Ooarai even tho it's financials are doing better than the Anzio schoolboat?

>>4277591
+1

Sorry about the delay, back and writing.

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>>4277692

>Deficiencies? Nein, there are none. I simply took advantage of my knowledge of the strengths and aims of the style and acted accordingly.

“Deficiencies? Nein, there are none. I simply took advantage of my knowledge of the strengths and aims of the style and acted accordingly.” You say in response to her statement.

“You flatter me Commander Hermann, but even I know where there are improvements to be made.” She responds. You nod in deference to her.

“I was wondering if I could ask you about Ōoarai Instructor.” You begin.

“A certain aspect of it?” She asks. You nod. She returns it and pulls a pen and notepad from her blazer. She writes something down then rips a page off and passes it to you. “This should help.”

“Thank you, Instructor, one last thing, what do you think of the use of enclosed self-propelled artillery in Tankery?” You ask.

“What of it?” She shrugs. “It is legal but not part of the Nishizumi style though it may be worth looking into. Is that all?”

“It is, thank you, Instructor.” With that, you and Maho leave the room.

Maho uses a Panzer II to transport you to the garage. A novel way of travelling, but one you’re accustomed to given your sister’s preferences in tank. As you arrive at the Garage, Maho dismounts alongside you.

“Thank you for making this dinner an enjoyable affair, Fritz.” She says as the two of you walk towards Werewolf who is being loaded onto a tank transporter. “Usually dinner with mother is rather more tense.”

“She didn’t seem that bad.” You offer.

“That’s because you’re a guest, and she likes you.” Maho counters.

“Is that also why she pushes for us to spend time alone?” You muse aloud. Though Maho doesn’t say anything she blushes at that statement.

“Yes.” She then goes silent.

“Hey kid! Your tank is done! A real pleasure to work on!” Tseuno says as he walks towards you and Maho. “For the record I approve of you kid, ‘specially if Shiporin does.” He then wraps Maho in a massive hug.

“Gah! Father!” Maho goes as red as a tomato as she’s glomped by her dad. You take the opportunity to escape onto the tank transporter and get heading back to Ōoarai.

Tuesday 15th May (Day 37)

You manage to wake up early somehow despite your late night. As you make your way towards school, you think on what you’re going to do today.

Morning Tankery Practice
>Train by yourself + chance to develop new skill(+2 XP for each Ooarai tank)
> Do the usual morning training (+5XP for each Ōoarai tank)
> Train with one team in particular (+10XP for that team)
> Do some… less conventional training
> Go over Werewolf and the other Ōoarai tanks for damages
>Write-in

Lunch
> Meet with a group/Person (who)
> Call someone (who)
> Read Shiho’s note
> Talk to Ruby about what’s been bugging her
> Write-in

>>4277764
>Train by yourself + chance to develop new skill(+2 XP for each Ooarai tank)
>Read Shiho’s note
I'm a bit surprised that the note is it's own slot but I'm probably just overlooking something again.

>>4277781
>I'm a bit surprised that the note is its own slot but I'm probably just overlooking something again.

It implies you're dedicating lunch to that sidequest.

>>4277764
>Train by yourself + chance to develop new skill(+2 XP for each Ooarai tank)
Pop shots, duck shooting gallery kind of deal. Targets are rigged up to pop out from cover and Ruby and Max have to keep up moving the target left, right, up, down. Different ranges to hit the targets. If that's too like Gunslinger will, we could do some driving.

>Read Shiho’s note bring Ruby to do the side quest
Also QM don't forget our new engine so later we have a choice to install it after the other tanks are repaired

>>4277764
>> Read Shiho’s note
>Train by yourself + chance to develop new skill(+2 XP for each Ooarai tank)

>>4277764
>Train by yourself + chance to develop new skill(+2 XP for each Ooarai tank)
decreasing perceived noise via study of acoustics, tank coverings and terrain?
>Read Shiho’s note, bring in Yuzu if she's available

>>4277764
> Focus on training the Tiger P, Crusader, and Stug crews.
> Read Shiho’s note

>>4277799
According to my notes, there are no tanks currently in the pipeline. Today you'll have an opportunity to talk to the Automotive club about it.

Wait a second, are we still hunting for parts for the Heavy Tank hull we got from Saunders?

>>4277812
You aren't actively, but it's still an objective. I'll put it in the side quest pastebin

>>4277807
>there are no tanks currently in the pipeline
Should be right since only our tank was shot that we know of, also we still have the option to convent the two little tanks for that thing.
And if Werewolf is going to get fitted out with a new engine it'll give Ruby and us a personal tank smashed together. As she gets good at shooting since she need to make her shots count with that shit gun it has.

>>4277816
I thought our current engine is good enough already? It's basically the difference between nullifying a critfail on mobility vs. having an engine that does worse things on a critfail.

>>4277824
The GT101 is a higher risk engine. Yours is pretty good, but the GT101 drastically increases your manoeuvrability in exchange for the chance of a blowout.

It's down to y'all to decide.

>>4277764
Counting and writing.

>>4277824
GT 101 Turbine engine – if equipped, you gain
>Overdrive – can activate to move 2 extra tiles per turn for 3 turn
> Blow out. If you roll a 20 your engine will blowout, meaning you can’t move next turn (can be rerolled)

>Enhanced Engine – one critical mobility failure per match can be negated to a standard success

We move 1 tile a turn with our engine. 2 Tiles on road.
It's not bad at all. Because look at it this way, with Enhanced Engine we only get one free reroll to get it working.

The GT 101 on other hand gives us 2 fucking extra tiles for 3 turns. Meaning we can go 3 tiles offroad for 3 whole turns. Covering 9 tiles compared to the fucking 3 we could have covered. We always reroll 20s and even the blow out isn't that bad since it will still work afterwards. It will turn our heavy Medium tank into a SPEED BOI. Able to teleport behind the other tanks, flanking just use Gunslinger with it and you just knocked out 3 tanks with your speed boi. Before running away as fast as possible.

Good for finding the flag tanks

>>4277840
Can I have

>1d100 Bo3

for a new skill

DC 8, since you got two pretty recently.

(It increases the more you try for a new skill)

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>4277852

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>4277852

Rolled 75 (1d100)

>>4277856
lmao

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>4277852

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>>4277856
>>4277852
>7
GOT THEM
Erika getting DAB ON

>>4277841
With the offroader skill we already move 1 tile per turn when offroad. So it becomes a question as to whether the effects of Overdrive stack with Offroader or not. I disagree regarding "we can always just reroll the 20" because the main reason we won against Maho was that she rerolled another fucking 20.

>>4277841

Looking at the GT101 engine it is pretty strong in its current state. Would you mind if it took 1 turn to spool up?

>>4277856
...
You guys want a
> Manoeuvrability
> Awareness
> Communication
> Gunnery
> Loading

Skill. Ruby is getting to the top, so skills for her will be less impactful unless they come through quests.

>>4277875
Who needs the skill the most? We'll give them it.
>Inb4 it's everyone that's not Ruby

>>4277875
>1 turn to spool up?
Do we still move normally while it's being spool up?

Alright. We got Loading and Gunnery.
Due to Frenzy and Gunslinger we can put alot of rounds downrange quickly

We have a good radio for Communication. So our two lacking are Maneuverability and Awareness. We have some awareness in hills being able to shot first so.

> Manoeuvrability
Something to help us avoid getting shot dead. We're going to be a speed boi with that GT 101.

>>4277877

You don't have many skills for Max if you look at the Pastebin.

https://pastebin.com/L39SZiYs

>>4277875
>Manoeuvrability

>>4277881
>Do we still move normally while it's being spool up?

Yes, but you can't use Overdrive for that turn

>>4277882
Can you put the names of the tank and what they do (Pastebin)? Ruby is easy because she's a girl but the others well Max is loader right or driver?

>>4277887
I'll put them in the Pastebin

But for reference.
> Commander - Fritz
> Gunner - Ruby
> Loader - Axel
> Driver - Max
> Radioman - Leo

>>4277875
> Awareness

>>4277875
>Manoeuvrability
We kept getting fucked on our drive tests that last match.

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>>4277875
>Train by yourself + chance to develop new skill(+2 XP for each Ooarai tank)

You decide to spend the morning putting Werewolf through his paces after his recent repair. He seems like new, or perhaps better since when he was new it was after your restoration of him as an amateur, compared to Mr Nishizumi who is obviously an expert. Max in particularly, seems to be enjoying the improved Werewolf.

“This ess great ‘ermann!” Max is moving Werewolf in ways he’s never moved before. “Watch this!” He closes on Duck Team, Ōoarai’s foremost manoeuvring team. They take it as a challenge, and the two tanks end up jostling to manoeuvre to get a shot on the other. Then Max does it.

He drifts Werewolf, taking you from side by side with duck team to facing their front. You blink once at the sudden transition, and so does duck team who scream and turn out of the way.

“Nice Job Max.” You say, still not quite believing what you say. Apparently neither does Ruby.

“What the hell was that Max!” As your driver and gunner squabble you nod at a job well done.

>Initial P – When adjacent to an enemy, a 1d20 can be rolled. On success, Werewolf moves to the other side of the enemy and gets the initative next round. Can be used while under fire when moving to avoid a penetrating hit.

>All Ōoarai teams gain 2 XP

Cont.

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>>4277919

> Read Shiho’s note

At lunch, you find a nice secluded class room to read the note Shiho gave you. You open it and it’s one sentence in German. It reads: MEXT SCHOOL CARRIERS DEPARTMENT. It’s not much, you think as you admire the handwriting, but it should help you focus your search.

- Focus on MEXT – they’re the only one who can shut down a carrier
- No real reason discovered so far to shut down Ōoarai
- The government can shut down Ōoarai pretty easily
- Search student and journalist records of anything about the end of Ōoarai Sensha-Dō
- Why do it now?
- Why is winning a tournament important to staying open
- Someone in a position of power intentionally targeting Ōoarai? Related to the closure of Sensha-Dō 20 years ago?

>These are your leads. Do any of them change because of the information you have?

Evening Tankery Practice
> Talk to the automotive team about your engine
> Work on a specific aspect of Ooarai’s tankery
> Apply a camo pattern (Urban, Grassy, Mountains)
> Write-in

Evening Free time
> Call someone
> Meet up with someone/ a group
> Go somewhere
>Progress a side quest (Lance of Longinus)
> Write-in

>>4277937
>Talk to the automotive team about your engine
>Progress a side quest (Lance of Longinus)
Got to help out best girl gunner to get better.

>>4277937
Kinda curious actually, can auto club find a way to fit both engines in with some sort of manual override switch?

>>4277948

You can ask, but I'm not sure that's feasible.

Roll 1d1000 on a crit I'll allow it

>>4277937
> Talk to the automotive team about your engine
>Progress a side quest (Lance of Longinus)

>>4277950
Don't tempt fate Raf

>>4277950
If we spent time researching it first could we reduce the threshold?

>>4277937
>Talk to the automotive team about your engine
>Progress a side quest (Lance of Longinus)

>>4277955

No, you're essentially asking to do the impossible.

You could try to find other alternatives sure, but compromises don't always go well.

>>4277958
So QM can we buy a Bob Semple tank?

>>4277958
Even if we find the schematics of the GT101 and those of whichever engine we currently have and draw out a plausible way?

>>4277969
If you can find one.

>>4277971
You're no engineer. If you want a solution that bad, you can ask Krupp given he has a blank slate option but it'll forfeit whatever else you could get from him that time.

Rolled 1 (1d0001)

>>4277977
Okay, I get it, you really don't want us ruining your plans anymore than we already have.

>>4277983
I was about to throw myself out the window till I saw the dice.

>you really don't want us ruining your plans any more than we already have.

Not really, All the times you've subverted what I wanted to do have been really interesting, both from my end and for you. I'm just pointing out what you'd have to think about to undertake a project like that. If you can get the Anon support I'll absolutely let you get to tinkering with the schematics.

>>4277983
>That dice roll
HAH good joke anon.

Counting and Writing.

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>>4278009
>Talk to the automotive team about your engine

You enter the Warehouse and make a beeline for the automotive club. The four of them are tinkering with their Tiger P, a very fickle machine hence the need for constant maintenance. You stand there watching them work for a good several minutes before Hoshino jumps down.

“Waddaya need Fritz?” She asks, drawling in a way you didn’t even know was possible in Japanese.

“I wanted to ask you guys if you could install that engine into Werewolf.” You say. Hoshino nods.

“Sure, we can! It’ll take about four days to put in so it should be ready in time for your duel with the Black Forest girl.” She says. “You want us to install that Commander’s sight that came from Krupp too? Good pick, by the way, Krupp knows their stuff” You’d forgotten about that in the drama with the Nishizumis.

“Also, What do you plan to do with the other engine?” She talks again. “Panther engines ain’t rare, but they ain’t cheap either. Especially originals.

Commanders sights.
>Install on your tank
>Install on another tank

Engine
> Keep it spare. If your engine blows out you want something to use while the GT is being fixed
> Send it home. You sister Erika is working on her Panther and would appreciate it.
> Sell it, you can probably get a big-ticket item in exchange or a lot of smaller ones.
> Maybe you can trade it with Saunders for something down the line?
>Write in

(Giving the engine to Lil Erika means she'll be available for Pravda instead of just the finals. Similarly, trading with Saunders is not guaranteed.)

>>4278043
Engine
>Keep it spare. If your engine blows out you want something to use while the GT is being fixed

>>4278043
>Install on your tank
Does the Churchill engineering vehicle not reduce the time it takes to replace the engine?

Commanders sights.
>Install on your tank
Gives us that awareness bonus which we'll need in our fight with Erika.

Engine
> Send it home. You sister Erika is working on her Panther and would appreciate it.

>>4278043
To clarify, a blowout needs to be repaired if the reroll fails.

It'll still function for the duration of the match but will need work afterwards.

>>4278051
Krupp offered you the Churchill for free if you beat Erika, which you accepted when you decided to go with Krupp. It arrives if you win on Sunday.

>>4278053
How many days to repair? Only 1/400 chance for it

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>>4278078
When I say fail the reroll, I mean >13. It would take 8 days without the Churchill, so 4 days with it.

Rolling a 20 wouldn't be nice.

>>4278084
Quick Maths
1/20 x 7/20 = 7/400 1.75% chance we'll Blow Out.

>>4278094

I think you also need to factor the fact 3 1d20s are rolled in.

We've rolled a not-insignificant amount last battle.

>>4278103
Question. Don't we still have to wait 4 or 2 days to reinstall back our old engine. And after that they'll repair the GT 101?

>>4278107

You can choose. If you have something urgent you can have the old engine installed but otherwise, you can have the automotive team work on it as soon as it blows.

>>4278043
Need a tiebreaker on what to do with the engine.

>>4278123
I'll vote for Install on our tank for shenanigans.

>>4278123
What do you mean by what you wrote about lil Erika?

>>4278125
Also backing.
>>4278127
I too would like clarification.

>>4278127
We have a younger sister named Erika in Germany. She is working on a Panther Wreck she found. She's more important later in the story and you'll get a chance to talk to her today.

>>4278125
I mean regarding the now spare engine and what to do with it.

>>4278050
>>4278132
I'll switch to sending it off then.

>>4278132
Send it off then.

>>4278132
>>4278145
>>4278150

Cool, most of the next update is written so it'll be here soon.

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>>4278154

> Send it home. You sister Erika is working on her Panther and would appreciate it.

“I’ll send it home, my little sister has been working on a Panther she found and that'll help her a lot.” You say.

“We’ll get it ready for shipping then,” Hoshino confirms as she walks towards Werewolf to get started.

>Progress a side quest (Lance of Longinus)

After tankery practice, you get a message from Ruby to meet her at Cakes und Panzers, a tank themed cake shop. You move to order after you enter, but spot your gunner demolishing a Strawberry Cheesecake Chaffee.

“Fifth! O’er ere!” She manages to call between bites. You pay for your Schokolade StuG and head over.

“You shouldn’t speak with your mouth full you know.” You say as you take a seat opposite her.

“Yes, Mum.” She rolls her eyes as she says it.

“So, what do you need Ruby?” You ask as you attack your StuG. She sighs and puts down the fork. A sign she’s serious.

“I know I’m good Fritz, but I want to know how good.” She leans back into the booth. “The first week of June, there’ll be a week-long display of the best tankers from across the world for the world championships. I want to beat a team from each of the continents we’ve not – North America, Africa, Australia and South America. So I can prove to myself I’m the best.

“That’s a lot of matches in a week.” You warn. “And we have the fight with Anzio a couple of days after.”

“Anzio’s most modern tank is a Semovente da Seventy-Five, Ōoarai could hand them without us.”

>Screw it, I can’t say no to you.
> I don’t think so Ruby, is there some other way?
>Write-in

Wednesday 15th May (Day 38)

Today is slightly odd. With Werewolf down for his new engine’s installation, you’re left without a tank for today’s exercises. You can still participate obviously but some things are impossible without a tank. Grabbing Otto, who makes a home in your bookbag, you make your way to Ōoarai.

Morning Tankery Practice
> Do the usual morning training (+5XP for each Ōoarai tank)
> Train with one team in particular (+10XP for that team)
> Do some… less conventional training
>Write-in

Lunch
> Meet with a group/Person (who)
> Call someone (who)
> Read your messages

>Write-in

>>4278158
> Train with one team in particular (+10XP for that team)
>Get a team together to look up tank parts for that T1 Heavy Tank Hull.

>>4278158
>Screw it, I can’t say no to you.
Morning Tankery Practice
> Do some… less conventional training
Compensation: One crew member (selected by drawing the short straw) is out of tank or out of commission for some reason, and the remaining members of the tank have to fight the other tanks and survive until the end of the training.

>Get a team together to look up tank parts for that T1 Heavy Tank Hull.

>>4278174
+1

>>4278158
>Screw it, I can’t say no to you. But we're clearing this with the commander before we go shuffle off.

>>4278174
+2

>>4278174
This.
>>4278202
But this.

>>4278158

Counting and Writing.

>>4278132
>Hermann: Erika meet Erika
>Erika Itsumi: are you mocking me?
>Erika Hermann: Big bro, she's mean.
>Hermann: I know right?

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>>4278220

You sigh and pinch the bridge of your nose. “Screw it, I can’t say no to you Ruby, let’s bag us some foreigners.”

“I know.” She giggles as she leans across the table to hug you. “I already cleared it Miho so we’re good to go next week! In fact, she wants us to put on a display while we’re there!” You stay like that for a second, before Ruby disengages. “Thank you, Fritz, this is going to be great! I can feel it!”

“We’ll see.” You say. You’re cautiously optimistic. On the one hand, these are the best the regions can offer but on the other hand, so is Werewolf team.

“One more thing.” You look up at your gunner/friend/surrogate little sister. “You have any Yen for the cake?”

Typical.

> Do some… less conventional training

You decide to try compensation training this morning. While Werewolf team had never experienced fighting at below full capacity some of the less heavily armoured tanks might.

“Remember the order everyone!” You say as they shuffle towards their tanks. “Gunner, Driver, Commander!” You list the three most vital roles in a tank, without which some vital function is missing. The results are mixed.

Anglerfish team ends up without Miho, they seem to do alright – Yukari ending up the impromptu commander and ably if without Miho’s flair, gets Anglerfish through the day's training.

Turtle team loses Momo, and actually improves. With Anzu taking the gunners position she manages to hit around eighty per cent of her shots. Something to consider further down the line.

Duck team loses its radio operator. It’s not a big drop in performance, as Noriko takes the role but it’s noticeable.

Hippo team loses their driver and it seems to only really impact their firing speed as Caesar takes over Oryou’s position pretty handily.

The Rabbits lose their commander, it is not pretty. While individually all smart in their own right, when put together the Rabbits share a single brain cell which more often than not resides with Azusa. Without her, the team falls apart and is barely able to move the tank, let alone take part in drills.

Anteater team, dropped to two people struggle tremendously given that the commander now had to load, command, radio operator and fire the gun. You don’t think they’d fare well if a crewmate got knocked out.

Leopon team is similarly disastrous, not by any fault of their own. Rather, the finicky nature of their tank makes it almost impossible to operate without four people as there is more or less something always going wrong with the tank.

Cheetah and Ocelot team fair alright, Cheetah team manage to operate competently with only a gunner and a driver but depend on the other teams heavily while doing so. Ocelot manages to operate with no real loss without their gunner.

>All teams negate some of the debuffs for incapacitated crewmembers
> +6 XP all Ōoarai tanks

Cont.

>>4278283

>Get a team together to look up tank parts for that T1 Heavy Tank Hull.

At lunch, you decide to look into any tank parts you can find for the T1 you have sitting in the warehouse. You enlist the History girls to help you with the research who happily accept an opportunity to pay you back for all you’ve given them as well as Yuzu who can hopefully tell you what Ōoarai can and can’t afford.

>Roll 5d20 Bo3

For yours and the History club’s research.

Rolled 1, 17, 8, 20, 3 = 49 (5d20)

>>4278285
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!

Rolled 10, 14, 9, 6, 17 = 56 (5d20)

>>4278285
Hey QM are we eating pinapple?

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>>4278287
Everyday.

>>4278286
>Pic related

Rolled 14, 17, 15, 2, 1 = 49 (5d20)

>>4278285

>>4278286
>>4278287
>>4278307

1, 14, 8, 20, 1

Not bad.

Writing now.

>>4278309
So it's like Fritz, History Team 1,2,3 and last Yuzu? Or Fritz and Yuzu the team?
Or finding each individual parts?

>>4278309
I'm hoping that one of the crits successes denies the crit fail.

>>4278312

Fritz and Yuzu, History team 1, 2, 3, 4

>>4278316
Can I get a 1d5 please, just to determine something small.

Rolled 1 (1d5)

>>4278328
>something small.
QM Cock size

Rolled 3 (1d5)

>>4278328
I'll give it a shot.

>>4278329
>spoiler
:(

Rolled 2 (1d5)

>>4278328
>>4278333
rlx, it's in inches and while it's limp

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>>4278309

The six of you get head to the History team’s shared house and get to work. It’s tough work, the T1 is not a common tank, especially not in Japan but after a couple of hours of searching (and accidentally skipping classes) you and the History Girls collate your results.

You and Yuzu managed to find a set of old M6A2E1HVSS tracks, necessary for the strongest variant of the M6. From what you can see of the conditions of the tracks, it’d likely take two weeks to make them usable and another week to fit according to the Automotive club, but it’d be worth the wait as you won’t need to find new sets of tracks as you upgrade the M6. They were also essentially free, given their sorry state.
Saezemona is less lucky, finding the same set of tracks you did except way out of Ōoarai’s price range, given they’d need to be shipped from America and were like new. Erwin has more luck, finding a cheap 76mm gun you could use for T1 standard heavy tank. Oryou somehow managed to pass out while searching, despite none of the others present doing so. You hope that won’t affect the History team during practice tonight. Caesar manages to prove why she’s head of the history girls and finds the M6’s turret. In a state of disrepair certainly but still serviceable.

T1 Components
Gun – Found (1 day to mount)
Turret –
Tracks –
Engine –

M6 Components
Gun –
Turret – Found (12 day repair, 4 day mount)
Tracks –
Engine –
Frontal Armour -

M6A2E1 Components
Gun –
Turret –
Tracks – Found (2 week repairs, 1 week mount)
Engine –
Frontal Armour -

This is what you’ve found so far for the M6 project and the times without the Churchill Engineering Vehicle. As long as you have a gun, turret, tracks and engine mounted the tank can be fielded.

Feel free to hit me with any questions, this is pretty complicated.

Evening Tankery Practice
> Talk to the automotive team about your finds
> Work on a specific aspect of Ooarai’s tankery
> Apply a camo pattern (Urban, Grassy, Mountains)
> Discuss your match with Erika with Miho
> Write-in

Evening Free time
> Call someone
> Meet up with someone/ a group
> Go somewhere
>Check your messages
> Write-in

(Next update is last of the day, No option for conspiracies today as I can’t generate the brainpower necessary.)

>>4278367
>Feel free to hit me with any questions, this is pretty complicated.
Is it possible to acquire a dedicated team solely for tank reconstruction besides the Automotive club?

>Talk to the automotive team about your finds
>Check your messages
I wonder if the Shark girls from that bar are interested in joining up.

>>4278367
Looks like we got to just fine the engine and we'll be set with a ragtag tank.
38 Days for those three things or 19 if we win the match with Erika

> Discuss your match with Erika with Miho
>Check your messages
> Meet up with someone/ a group
Get the Shark Girls to join up, so they can start getting EXP.

>>4278371
>Is it possible to acquire a dedicated team solely for tank reconstruction besides the Automotive club?

Not really, a dedicated team is pretty expensive and the automotive club are the only real volunteers. You can ask Krupp for advice which he'd be happy to give for free at worst nothing at best this goes a lot quicker.

If you speed up your sister's arrival, she'll also be able to cut the time stuff like this takes by about 10-20%.

>>4278367
> Discuss your match with Erika with Miho
> Call someone
little sister, relay the news about the engine going back home

>>4278388

>>4278380
Changing my vote to call little sis Erika. Tell her we got her a present our old shit

>>4278393
Backing this.

Counting and Writing

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>>4278428

> Discuss your match with Erika with Miho

“Miho.” You approach her holding a map in your hand, she seems to understand your meaning.

“Erika?” She asks. You nod. “A tough one, when I left, she had just been put in charge of the Königstiger.” She eyes the map of the battlefield you brought. “There’s a lot of elevated positions for you to take advantage of Fritz, but you’ll have to move fast too. Erika’s tiger is tough from the front, probably too tough for you to take.”

She highlights quite a few vantage points as well as a couple of routes you can use to get behind Erika. “The beach route is probably fastest, but there are lots of positions watching it making it risky. If you head east there’s lots of elevated ground but Erika’s more likely to go there.”

>Any questions for Miho?

Any questions for me?

(The orange acts as elevated ground and concealment for tanks behind them)

>>4278470
Oh god whoever goes to beach is a fucking killzone. We should avoid that at all cost.

Unless we use the overdrive putting 9 tiles that we can be on her back before she notice it.


Unless she also goes to the beach.

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>>4278470
What's Erika tank style? It's Nishizumi style but is her the type to rush in, get baited, hold position, or move from her position when she sees us trying to flank, contest us head on.

Does Erika use elevated position? Can't you just stick to the cliffs that the beach has to avoid being spotted?


Perfect match to put the GT 101 into action.

>>4278478
>Oh god whoever goes to beach is a fucking killzone. We should avoid that at all cost.
Meaning it is the perfectly unexpected route.

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>>4278470

>What's Erika tank-style?

“Erika practices a very standard Nishizumi style,” Miho says, looking as if she swallowed a lemon. “She’ll move straight forwards towards where she thinks you are, especially if she’s using a King Tiger.

Does Erika use elevated position? Can't you just stick to the cliffs that the beach has to avoid being spotted?
She can, although she doesn’t get the same bonuses you do. You could, but if she’s on the cliffs then it won’t be pretty.

You check the time, evening in Japan means mid-morning in Germany. You walk onto the balcony and ring your sister. She picks up almost immediately.

“Hey, Fritz! Long-time no talk! How are you?” Your sister chirps. You can tell from the machinery in the background she’s likely working on the wreck that’s soon to be a Panther.

“Not bad Erika.” You say smiling. “I’ve got a present for you. You needed a Panther engine right?”

“No Way! Did you get a Panther engine? How? They’re so expensive!” She gasps. You can’t help but chuckle.

“It’s Werewolf’s old engine, I got a new one as an apology from someone, it’s being fitted right now.” You reply.

“A GT turbine engine?” She asks.

“Yep, how’d you know?” You ask. You can hear the smirk in her response.

“Your little sister is a genius you know~,” She says smugly. “That and it’s the only thing I can see you swapping Werewolf’s original engine out for.”

“Fair enough.” You concede her the point. “You know, Ōoarai’s pretty short on tankers. I reckon I could get you and your crew spots here once your Panther is done.”

“That’s what the Black Forest lot said too.” She replies. “They came round all the Tankery schools Instructor Nishizumi has lectured at, offered the best spots.”

“Including you?” You ask.

“Especially me.” She says. “Even offered to bankroll the Panther restoration, get it done quicker.” She goes silent for a moment. “What do you think Fritz?” She asks softly, a sign of trust, that your opinion matters to her.

>”You should come to Ōoarai, it’s an opportunity for you to show your worth.” You’re sure with the freedom granted by Ōoarai’s tankery club Erika will thrive

> “You should go to Black Forest, no high school can match the opportunities and training they can give you.” She deserves the best; Black Forest can set her up for life in the tankery world

> “I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.

>Write-in

(This vote affects how Erika develops as a Tanker as well as a person and her relationship with Fritz. All of this is important both here and beyond the tournament as well.)

>>4278525
> “I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.
>Tell her that the Pineapple in Japan is tastier than in Germany and it would be nice to tagteam as a duo brother and sister.

>>4278525
> “I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.
We're not her daddy, we're her big bro. And nothing is going to change that.

I’ll leave this vote overnight. Any other questions just ask and I’ll answer tomorrow.

>>4278525
> “I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.

>>4278525
> “I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.

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>>4278525
>“I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.

>>4278530
>We're not her daddy, we're her big bro. And nothing is going to change that.
She accidentally calls us Daddy and a threshold is crossed for both of us that can never be uncrossed.

>>4278636
I expect that there may be a time when we call Yuzu Mommy out in public. That will be a fun time

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>>4278638

>>4278636
Implying we're not going to call her retarded in german and get one of our crew members to smack her upside her head.

>>4278533
Question
How tinfoil is our little sister Erika. We could drop a hint and it could push her to Ooarai.

>>4278525
>“I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.

>>4278525
>“You should go to Black Forest, no high school can match the opportunities and training they can give you.” She deserves the best; Black Forest can set her up for life in the tankery world

I don't want to have her join us at Ōoarai only to have it close.

>>4278785
Burn your boat, have it to where we MUST win for Ooarai to make her happy.

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>>4278525
> “I’d love to have you at Ōoarai with me, but think about what you want from a tankery school.” You’d support your smug little imouto whatever decision she made, regardless of if it benefits you or not.

She’s silent for a good minute before finally, she says “Give it to me straight Fritz. Tell me everything you know about both schools.” And so you do.

It’s a long conversation and you dutifully recount everything you know about both schools. You tell her about the relative freedom in training she would have with Ōoarai, as well as the potential to fight the best schools Japan has to offer. You also tell her of Ōoarai’s impending closure unless you can win the tournament and your suspicions regarding that closure. You also tell her what you know of Black Forest, that their instruction is second to none and she’d be working with some of the best in the business. But you also tell her of its inflexible use of the Nishizumi style, for better or worse. She takes a moment to think.

“Whitsun holiday begins on the 2nd of June, I’ll come to Japan then and check out both schools.” She says.

“That’s fine by me Erika.” You say. “What do Ma and Pa think?”

“Of us going to Japan?” She confirms. “Pa loves it, he watches all your matches and prints out the articles to show his friends. Ma’s glad to finally get some peace and quiet.” You can’t help but laugh at that.

“It’s getting late here, Erika so I’ll end it here.” You say looking at the time.

“Alright Fritz, See you later.” The lilt in her voice giving away her smile. You end the call and sigh. June’s going to be busy for you.

> New SideQuest – The Legend of Erika Hermann – Fritz is a good Tanker, an Ace tanker even and few would argue otherwise. But Erika Hermann? She has the potential to be more than that if only someone could find a way to bring that potential out…

(If you happen upon Panther parts somehow, you can send them back to Germany for Erika to use. Same for any upgrades you buy)

Thursday 16th May (Day 39)

Morning Tankery Practice
> Do the usual morning training (+5XP for each Ōoarai tank)
> Train with one team in particular (+10XP for that team)
> Do some… less conventional training
>Write-in

Lunch
> Meet with a group/Person (who)
> Call someone (who)
> Tell Anzu about your sister visiting
> Write-in


>>4278644
Erika's more of a hit a problem hard with a hammer kind of girl than a sit-down and figure out what the hell is going on type.