Hadrian presses a push to talk button.
"Geier here,"
[HQ]: Good, looks like your radio wasn't destroyed in the drop. Excellent. I am Major Owens of 2nd Company. I'll be in charge of your platoon for this operation. Now listen carefully as this may be one of the few times I break the fourth wall.
some stuff pops up on your hud[MAJ. Owens]: Alright so they don't run this stuff to you guys in the academy very well so I'll this to you guys real fast.
A map thing pops up on your hud
We are able to monitor movements via GPS. That Blue Number or HQ marker is your squad indicator. As Platoon and squad leaders you are allowed to move freely to each hex. You are allowed to move anywhere within four hexes. Unfortunately anything more than that will lag our system and cause hell for the technicians, so you aren't allowed to move more than four. It should also be noted that for each Elevation level(
EL) you move up you will lose an extra movement point. So don't go climbing up anything unless you have to.
[MAJ. Owen]: You can spot targets up to 2 kilometers, which means anything within two hexes will be spotted by your squad or by another squad. Note the highlighted green hexes for reference. You can deploy a recon drone within 4 hexes and will stay there until two turns until it's battery dies.
Another thing to note is that the terrain can block a squad's line of sight as indicated by squad 1 who will be unable to see through hexes J6, G6, and H6 no matter how close they are. Note the red hexes for reference. It should also be noted that when you are on an elevated hex you gain an additional hex to see allowing for you to have a much better view of the battle.
[MAJ. Owen]: Your squad and squadmates can only attack enemy squads that adjacent to your hex as indicated by the HQ squad. However if your team has a Bazooka man you can have him or her shoot at targets that are two hexes away.
Your teams information can be access by you and other members of your squad and will presented like this:
-HQ- Morale 10/10 Location: H4
Platoon Leader - Lt. Hadrian Geier 10/10 Ammo: 30/30 Grenades: 2 Gear: Recon Drone
Rifleman - Pvt. Max DeSilva 10/10 Ammo:30/30 Grenades: 3
Rifleman - Pvt. Omar Kleiner 10/10 Ammo:30/30 Grenades: 3
Combat Medic - Pvt. Algernon Lenard 10/10 Ammo: 30/30 Grenades: 1 Equipment: Medicbag
Machine Gunner - Cpl. Cato Ostiarius 10/10 100/100 Grenades: 3
Bazooka Man - Pvt. Destruí Maestro 10/10 Ammo: 1/1
-Squad 1- Morale 10/10 Location: H8
Squad Leader - SSG.Boyd[NPC] 10/10 Ammo: 30/30 Grenades: 1 Gear: 1 Signal Smoke, Recon Drone
Rifleman - [NPC] 10/10 Ammo:30/30 Grenades: 3
Rifleman - [NPC] 10/10 Ammo:30/30 Grenades: 3
Combat Medic - [NPC] 10/10 Ammo: 30/30 Grenades: 1 Equipment: Medicbag
Machine Gunner - [NPC] 10/10 Ammo: 100/100 Grenades: 3
Bazooka Man - [NPC] 10/10 Ammo: 1/1
Don't worry about the numbers the computer will automatically take care of that. Just keep your eyes on the information. Ammo is infinite while most items are consumable or finite. Just keep eye on your ammo since it may be a good idea to reload often.
The enemies status will be broadcasted like this
Alien Squad 1 Morale: 12/12
Location: J4
Hunter [8/8]
Range:900M
Action:Seeking Cover
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hunter [8/8]
Range:890M
Action:Moving to Omar
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hunter [8/8]
Range:890M
Action:Moving to Attack Kleiner Moving Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:670M
Action:Charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:850M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:872M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:650M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:750M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:720M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:600M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:604M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:590M
Action:charging
Location in Hex:In the Open
Alien Squad 2 Morale: 12/12
Location: K7
Hunter [8/8]
Range:2000kM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:Behind a large Rock
Hunter [8/8]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:Behind a small sand dune
Hunter [8/8]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:Behind a small sand dune
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Hatchling [4/4]
Range:2000KM
Action:Moving to Hex J7
Location in Hex:In the Open
Once you are combat this is list of examples of things you and your men can do if you aren't sure what to do. Keep in mind you are limited to 3 actions per turn when in combat, so don't power game please.
General Actions:Attempt to Dodge
Attempt to Evade(Run away from thing)
Charge/Move In/Pursue
Shoot(Single Shot/Burst)
Stab
Punch
Kick
Stomp
Throw Grenade
Reload(reloads gun/launcher, takes one turn to reload so do this wisely)
Stand Up (no action per turn penalty, no stance save)
Crouch/Duck and Cover (must stand up to move/evade/dodge, get a save bonus)
Prone/Hit the Deck (must stand up to move/evade/dodge, get an accuracy and a save bonus)
Stand Up
Climb Over
Move To
Patch Up
Some additional actions that only squad and platoon leaders may refer too
Platoon Leader Special Actions:
Deploy Recon Drone (can be deployed from within 4 hexes, consumed after 2 turns. Can see things within 2 hexes).
Request Fire Support
Scan for Cover (you scan for a place for squad to take cover. Results may vary)
Attack Hex (Engages enemy hex in combat)
SQUAD LEADER Special Actions:
Deploy Recon Drone (can be deployed from within 4 hexes, consumed after 2 turns. Can see things within 2 hexes).
Mark/Call out Hex for platoon leader to call fire support on
Scan for Cover (you scan for a place for squad to take cover. Results may vary)
Attack Hex (Engages enemy hex in combat)
You probably saw the ranges earlier. Your weapons have an effective and maximum range. Weapons are more likely to hit within effective range while they are more likely to miss outside of it. Anything past the max range cannot be attacked. If you do attack something you are only limited to 1 shot(1 trigger pull or either semi or burst shot). Only Machine Gunners are allowed to attack two targets. Weapons like Grenades and Rockets can inflict splash damage.
Weapons and item info:
Rifle: Effective Range 500M Max Range 700M
Machine Gun: Effective Range 550M Max Range 700M (Special Rule: May shoot at two targets instead of one)
Pistol: Effective Range 30M Max Range 35M
Rocket Launcher: Effective Range 800 Meters Max Range 2000M (May shoot at targets two hexes away, must be ordered by the squad/platoon leader first before engaging)
Grenade: Max Range 35M (special rule: can be thrown over walls and barriers)
Recon Drone (can be deployed from within 4 hexes, consumed after 2 turns. Can see things within 2 hexes).
Signal Smoke (improves chance for support assets to hit, consumed after the strike hits)
Binoculars Roleplaying item
Radio Roleplaying item that allows the Platoon leaders and Squads to talk to each other and to company HQ.
[Maj. Owens]: Alright I'll give you an update on how to how to use your hud interface for calling in support strikes later. For now lets focus on the mission.
