Operation 1: Front Porch

[Steve Trustrum]

Chandra pipes up and says. "Actually I have something, not a question more or a -", he pauses and it seems to psych himself up before continues, "problem really. I don't like being in cramped places. I'm fine with an elevator, well unless it gets stuck between floors. And I'm not sure I'll be able to handle being in a submarine for Gods know how long. Not without going mad," pause "er." He then slumps back in his chair.

"You'll just have to make do. There's no other option for getting you there without risking the entire mission."

[Fred]

And I'm not sure I'll be able to handle being in a submarine for Gods know how long. Not without going mad," pause "er." He then slumps back in his chair.

"That's not you only problem -- how many helos do you think you'll fly in this mission?" Sergio asks with a grin.

"But then how would we find out who the fooze ball champion is? It was between me and the sniper."

"Oh, please! It's totally me, man! I'm a sniper, for crying out loud." the corporal adds, pointing both his thumbs towards himself. Then, turning to the colonel, he asks: "Who's team leader, sir?"

[Steve Trustrum]

Then, turning to the colonel, he asks: "Who's team leader, sir?"

[You'll have learned that the SEAL is in charge during training]

[vidar]

"You'll just have to make do. There's no other option for getting you there without risking the entire mission."

"Understood. Just thought you might want to make sure the doctor has an ample supply of', he pauses looking for the right word, shrugs and says "that drug for making people calm."

[vidar]

"That's not you only problem -- how many helos do you think you'll fly in this mission?" Sergio asks with a grin.

He groans. "I know, don't remind me. My only hope is there's a helo ride somewhere in this mission."

"Oh, please! It's totally me, man! I'm a sniper, for crying out loud." the corporal adds, pointing both his thumbs towards himself.

Chandra snorts and rolls his eyes. "No way! My reflexes have been honed by years of flying a helo!"

[Steve Trustrum]

The colonel goes on.

"Okay, since there are no further questions it's time to get you all geared up. You'll be able to draw from your standard kits and will be kitted with your arctic survival gear, but if you want anything special you'd better go see the quartermaster and requisition it ASAP. Your plane to Pearl goes wheels up at 10:00, so you'd all better move on the bounce."

[Jack Grey]

The colonel goes on.

"Okay, since there are no further questions it's time to get you all geared up. You'll be able to draw from your standard kits and will be kitted with your arctic survival gear, but if you want anything special you'd better go see the quartermaster and requisition it ASAP. Your plane to Pearl goes wheels up at 10:00, so you'd all better move on the bounce."

Jack smiles and stands. "Thank you, sir," and heads for the door.

[vidar]

"Okay, since there are no further questions it's time to get you all geared up. You'll be able to draw from your standard kits and will be kitted with your arctic survival gear, but if you want anything special you'd better go see the quartermaster and requisition it ASAP. Your plane to Pearl goes wheels up at 10:00, so you'd all better move on the bounce."

"Actually, I do have a question or rather a request to make. It's about my wife you see. She hasn't heard from me in quite sometime and she understands the need for secrecy and all that. As do I. But if there was anyway to get word to her that I'm ok I'd appreciate that."

[Steve Trustrum]

"Actually, I do have a question or rather a request to make. It's about my wife you see. She hasn't heard from me in quite sometime and she understands the need for secrecy and all that. As do I. But if there was anyway to get word to her that I'm ok I'd appreciate that."

"You can write her or anyone else all you like. All correspondence is, of course, checked before leaving the base and redirected so as to appear to be sent from your assumed posting, as per your cover story."

[vidar]

"You can write her or anyone else all you like. All correspondence is, of course, checked before leaving the base and redirected so as to appear to be sent from your assumed posting, as per your cover story."

"Thank you very much." He then leaves to get ready.

[Steve Trustrum]

[I'm giving you all until tomorrow to requisition stuff and ask questions. If you don't ask by noon tomorrow we'll move on and just assume you're taking your standard load.]

[vidar]

I'd like to get another 2 offensive grenades and another defensive one. How many AT-4's do I get as a standard? One or more?

[Steve Trustrum]

I'd like to get another 2 offensive grenades and another defensive one. How many AT-4's do I get as a standard? One or more?

Go ahead with the grenades. This is an AT-4, so you can see why you only carry one.[/img]

[Jack Grey]

Aside from cold-weather medical and survival supplies, Jack does not requisition anything special.

[Ulzgoroth]

Alex will put in for some arcane supplies. I assume he knows who to ask. He needs about a pound of salt, at least a half dozen small samples of black powder, more if the necessary quantity for one use is light enough to pose no difficulty, and if possible one or two packets of powdered human bone. He'll also be taking along his personal ritual tools and crystal.

[Steve Trustrum]

[Your desired supplies are requisitioned from Section 666]

[Fred]

Can Sergio get a thermal/nightlight sight for his rifles?

[Steve Trustrum]

[No problem]

[Jack Grey]

Can Sergio get a thermal/nightlight sight for his rifles?

Steve, I assumed that since we will be in the '6 months of night' period, low-light gear would be standard issue for most of us?

[Steve Trustrum]

Steve, I assumed that since we will be in the '6 months of night' period, low-light gear would be standard issue for most of us?

[True, but a) that's light enhancement/starlight, not thermal, and b) you're going to be issued goggles and he wants a gunscope. Also, keep in mind that winter in Antarctica isn't until June so (this being May), the nights are starting to appear but it isn't quiet at the "long night" stage yet.]

[Steve Trustrum]

[Okay, so you are all equipped with night-vision goggles, arctic survival gear, and the extras some of you have requested. On to the adventure!]

A Hercules flies you all out to Pearl Harbor at the designated time. As the plane lands, you look out and see the strip you are landing on is being cleared to some distance by what looks like MPs in humvees. It looks like Section 51 wants to make sure even your own troops don't get a good look at you or what you're doing, which is why you are all handed thin bellaclava to wear between the plane's ramp and the waiting black SUVs with heavily tinted windows and black-suited handlers.

From there the SUVs take you in total silence to the harbor, where you are loaded into a Coast Guard cutter that then ferries you out to a submarine surfaced several hundred yards offshore. All the while, your handlers ensure the boat's crew keeps its distance from you and your gear. Once off-loaded to the sub, you are taken down and escorted by a crewman to the captain's quarters. The crewman gives the simple wooden door a soft knock and then leaves you in the narrow passageway.

[vidar]

crewman to the captain's quarters. The crewman gives the simple wooden door a soft knock and then leaves you in the narrow passageway.

Chandra looks over at Sergio. "Ten bucks says the captain isn't pleased we're on board." Looks at Jack. "Almost forgot to tell you I'm a Hindu."

[Jack Grey]

Chandra looks over at Sergio. "Ten bucks says the captain isn't pleased we're on board." Looks at Jack. "Almost forgot to tell you I'm a Hindu."

Jack grins, and replies, obviously tongue in cheek, "All roads lead to the same place. And we who have glimpsed the truth feel love in our hearts for all men, even heretics. So cheer up!"

[vidar]

Jack grins, and replies, obviously tongue in cheek, "All roads lead to the same place. And we who have glimpsed the truth feel love in our hearts for all men, even heretics. So cheer up!"

Chandra grins. "I know how you feel. I pray to Kali daily that she will enlighten you. So far without success, but I have not given up on you yet!"

[Steve Trustrum]

The door opens and a tall, lean naval officer with captain's bars on his lapels stands inside. He invites you all in and then takes a seat beside a small desk against the far wall. Although the cabin is probably the largest living space in the entire submarine, it is still incredibly small and economical in its functionality. With all nine of you in the room it is practically claustrophobic.

[vidar]

The door opens and a tall, lean naval officer with captain's bars on his lapels stands inside. He invites you all in and then takes a seat beside a small desk against the far wall. Although the cabin is probably the largest living space in the entire submarine, it is still incredibly small and economical in its functionality. With all nine of you in the room it is practically claustrophobic.

Chandra goes in last and leaves the door open.

[Steve Trustrum]

"Welcome aboard" the captain says simply as he awaits your salutes. "I've been ordered to take you well south at best possible speed. That will mean a few days." At this point his face darkens and he scans you all with serious eyes. "I've also been ordered to sequester you alone and keep you away from the crew. I have no idea who you are or what you're going to do, and I don't like it. I don't enjoy taking my boat or my people into harm's way without knowing the reason, but orders are orders. I apologize for the cramped conditions, but keeping you away from everyone else places limitations on us all--please follow the ensign to the area you've been assigned. A guard will be posted at all times to ensure your privacy."

At that the captain dismisses you and an ensign arrives to lead you towards the bow.

[Jack Grey]

"Welcome aboard" the captain says simply as he awaits your salutes. "I've been ordered to take you well south at best possible speed. That will mean a few days." At this point his face darkens and he scans you all with serious eyes. "I've also been ordered to sequester you alone and keep you away from the crew. I have no idea who you are or what you're going to do, and I don't like it. I don't enjoy taking my boat or my people into harm's way without knowing the reason, but orders are orders. I apologize for the cramped conditions, but keeping you away from everyone else places limitations on us all--please follow the ensign to the area you've been assigned. A guard will be posted at all times to ensure your privacy."

At that the captain dismisses you and an ensign arrives to lead you towards the bow.

Jack nods (and salutes if appropriate) and says, "Thank you, Captain."

[vidar]

At that the captain dismisses you and an ensign arrives to lead you towards the bow.

As we are being lead away Chandra yanks on Sergio's sleeve to get his attantion and holds out his hand, grinning. "Told you. You owe me ten bucks."

[Steve Trustrum]

[Unless anyone has anything else they want to say or do, you'll spend a few days on the sub and then it will reach its destination. I'll give you all a bit to ask questions and the like.]