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Ron 'Butch' Harris
post Dec 28 2005, 01:35 PM
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Date: 14 March 3069
To: Geneneral Charles Maxwell
Re: Operation Quaero [means "search for" in Latin]
Clearance: Top Secret - For your eyes only

General Maxwell, As you requested, here is a progress report of Operation Quaero.

We have located the Word of Blake detention camp. It is situated on the Planet Delacruz, Kaznejov Prefecture, Galedon Military District, Draconis Combine.

The place is located on an island out in some roughly uncharted section of an arpelago in the souther hemishpere. It's large enough to hold a Class III Detention Facility in an semi-underground encampment. The garrison is mimicking a highly dangerous mining operation and is not being monitored closely by any government authorities. The security detail is in reality about 2 companies worth of Word of Blake regulars. Their details will be broken down momentarily.

This facility is known for high casualty rates, meaning that something isn't right about the manifests here. More people come into the facility than are going out, which means that prisoners are going in, but not coming back out. At least, not alive anyhow.

It gets stranger. There is an unconfirmed number of Blakists seeking to revolt against the camp. Indications show that this is not a trap, but we cannot make contact to know for sure how many are going to revolt and what that might mean as to whether or not they are friendly.

It is a strong recommendation that we act as soon as possible. The current prisoners in that camp are confirmed Legionnaires as well as a mix of various military personnel and civilians. This group has nearly been rescued before and so the Blakists are not going to be sleeping at the wheel. I'm sure they are going to expect someone coming and that we are up for one hell of a firefight.

We have been made aware that the Legionnaires are going to be accepting a contract to that same planet very soon. What you do with this information is up to you.

Word of Blake BattleMech Assets
Shining Star (BattleMech Lance)
ALB-3U Albatross [Assault]
RFL-5D Rifleman (Ornias) [Heavy]
CRB-27 Crab [Medium]
TBT-7M Trebuchet [Medium]

The Watchers (BattleMech Lance)
P1 Perseus [Heavy]
CLN-7V Chameleon [Medium]
SHD-2H Shadow Hawk [Medium]
UM-R60 Urbanmech [Light]

Word of Blake Tank Assets
Crimson Treads (Command Lance)
Schrek PPC Carrier
Brutus Assault Tank
Brutus Assault Tank
Brutus Assault Tank


Blake's Sickle (Heavy Tank Lance)
VNL-K65N Von Luckner Heavy Tank
VNL-K65N Von Luckner Heavy Tank
VNL-K65N Von Luckner Heavy Tank
VNL-K65N Von Luckner Heavy Tank


Blake's Hammer (Medium Tank Lance)
Goblin Medium Tank
Goblin Medium Tank
Goblin Medium Tank
Goblin Medium Tank


Word of Blake Infantry Assets
The Flood (Armored Infantry Platoon )
x 28 PA(L) Tornado BattleArmor

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Captain Charles Maxwell
post Dec 29 2005, 12:16 AM
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Date: 14 March 3069
To: Harris, Ron - Intelligence Division
From: Maxwell, Charles E. - Intelligence Division
Re: Operation Quaero
Clearance: Top Secret - EYES ONLY

Mr. Harris -

Well done. I've got a feeling we're about to walk into the hornets' nest. Let's hope we're not getting in over our heads. With only a lance and a point of BattleMechs, I don't know how effective a full-scale assault is going to be. If we could only track down the C.S.V. Foundation...

Although it is convenient that a secondary force will be assaulting the planet, and will no doubt provide a well-needed diversion while our forces launch their attack, I would prefer not to involve the Legionnaires directly in this matter - both out of concern for their own well-being, as well as the need for...discretion.

What does Tactical say about this sitrep? I haven't had a chance to consult with them yet. I've had several...irons in the fire, as it were...that have consumed my availability.

On another note, R & D has initiated Project Black Knight. Contingent on sucessful results being obtained at the end of the testing phase, I'd like to use this Operation as an opportunity to field test the prototype. If what I saw in the lab yesterday is any indication, we have a potential ace in the hole on our hands, especially given our limited ability to transport BattleMechs. With the technology currently being tested, the abilities of our current Battle Armor squads could be significantly increased to a near-unmeasureable degree.

Make preparations to move on Delacruz as quickly as possible. It'd be best if we could time our insertion to coincide with the Legionnaires' Operation: Hellfire, for obvious reasons.

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Ron 'Butch' Harris
post Dec 29 2005, 03:49 PM
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Date: 14 March 3069
To: Maxwell, Charles E. - Intelligence Division
From: Harris, Ron - Intelligence Division
Re: Operation Quaero
Clearance: Top Secret - EYES ONLY

General Maxwell -

The C.S.V. Foundation could very well be intact and just out of communication with us at the moment. With all of my personnel assigned to Operation Quaero, I can honestly say we haven't been looking as hard as we could. If you want, I can assign some personnel to look into it as soon as we wrap Operation Quaero.

I agree on the discretion part. We think the unconfirmed missing members of the Word of Blake cell within the Legionnaires might be still active, but laying low for the time being. We have names, but until we get some solid proof, and can act on that proof, it's best they are left in the dark until we have the prisoners safely in our hands.

Tactical is having a field day with our latest intel. Apparently, a crapload of their troops and equipment are undermanned, in disrepair or simply not functioning. They are down at least 1 and a half Tank Lances, because a set of 4 Von Luckners haven't even moved in almost a week. No personnel have touched them either. One of the Detention Camp's BattleMechs has been shutdown and has been cold for 3 days, fortunately it's an Assault Class. The main garrison 3 Km away hasn't sent out 2 of their Goblin Medium Tanks in a while and it seems only 2 of their BattleMechs are functioning at all. Other intel indicates the camp is undermanned due to personnel shortages cause by delays in transports from areas engulfed in heavy fighting. Basically, Tactical is setting up for a 2 pronged attack to further take advantage of their small numbers and lack of equipment. They are not green troops though, so it's not going to be a cakewalk, though with that small a garrison, if a handful do revolt, we aren't going to be as bad off as our initial estimates indicate. If they get parts and troops before we get there though, well you get the idea. Tactical says they want you to cut their checks before you leave. For the amount of firepower in their 2 camps, I don't blame them.

Project Black Knight? Sounds like we might have a much needed edge against the enemy if we don't have the equipment we would like to have for this operation. I don't have many details on the project, but from what I've heard, I don't think I'd care if we did a field test in a Word of Blake Detention Camp. Just as long as my troops, the prisoners and any defectors aren't harmed.

I've put into the motion for us to sync our timing with the Legionnaire's Operation: Hellfire. We are keeping it low key just in case there is a sleeper cell still within the Legionnaires.

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post Jan 2 2006, 11:18 AM
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Date: 15 March 3069
To: Harris, Ron - Intelligence Division
From: Maxwell, Charles E. - Intelligence Division - Intelligence Division
Re: Operation Quaero
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Mr. Harris -

As you know, the last communication received from the C.S.V. Foundation placed it in the Outworlds Alliance, considerably close to Clan space. I needn't remind you of the reasons they were there. I also need not remind you that when the attack on Vesta 3 took place, we lost communication with all units deployed abroad. But I have a feeling that if any one of our DropShips is still intact, it's the Foundation. Colonel Reese's track record speaks for itself. If she was able to win Cermak with only a lance of 'Mechs, she can certainly keep an Overlord-class DropShip out of the hands of Blakists.

I do not currently have access to the ship's manifest - that information was heavily corrupted when the Blakists took out the Crayven mainframe. Our techs are working overtime to restore the records, but it will take us time. The ship was loaded for bear when it last departed Vesta 3; as you well know, this presents the prospect of being able to add 32 BattleMechs to our roster.

[QUOTE: I agree on the discretion part. We think the unconfirmed missing members of the Word of Blake cell within the Legionnaires might be still active, but laying low for the time being. We have names, but until we get some solid proof, and can act on that proof, it's best they are left in the dark until we have the prisoners safely in our hands.]

In the interest of safety, as well as accuracy, I would agree with this course of action.

[QUOTE:Tactical is having a field day with our latest intel . . . if a handful do revolt, we aren't going to be as bad off as our initial estimates indicate. If they get parts and troops before we get there though, well you get the idea. Tactical says they want you to cut their checks before you leave. For the amount of firepower in their 2 camps, I don't blame them.]

Lock and load.

[QUOTE:Project Black Knight? Sounds like we might have a much needed edge against the enemy if we don't have the equipment we would like to have for this operation. I don't have many details on the project, but from what I've heard, I don't think I'd care if we did a field test in a Word of Blake Detention Camp. Just as long as my troops, the prisoners and any defectors aren't harmed.]

Contingent upon us getting the bugs ironed out of the prototype and its operator, our first deployment of the system would take place under heavily-controlled conditions. We do have a contingency plan in place if the results of the test become…unfavorable.

[QUOTE:I've put into the motion for us to sync our timing with the Legionnaire's Operation: Hellfire. We are keeping it low key just in case there is a sleeper cell still within the Legionnaires. [Check the lowdown on Operation Quaero for who the sleepers are.]

Well done, sir. If we come out of this alive, drinks are on me.

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