All,
Well, we find ourselves once again in the harsh environs of Perplakistan, where my mixture of Pendraken, Minifigs, and Takara toys are fighting it out in 10mm.
After the previous fight, in which the enemy sprung a trap, with armor on "Lend Lease" from neighboring Tumoria, the French expected the insurgent armor to make a run for the border. So Legion recon teams were helo'ed out to the border for picket duty, and two Legion light armor columns were sent out to look for the enemy.
But the enemy pulls a fast one! Relying on intel provided by anti-French locals, the enemy consolidates its remaining armor, marshals a bunch of infantry, and advanced on the nearby French base. Using terrain to hide the vehicles and civilians to cover the infantry's approach, the enemy closes with the small French, colonial, and local force garrison.
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Overview of the table, looking from south to north. At bottom center to bottom left is the French base, Firebase Francoise. Bottom right is the eastern canal, where an insurgent 'hotspot' is located. Center to center left is the western canal, where another insurgent hotspot is located. Immediately to its right is the village of Turncoatville, where the final insurgent hotspot is located. As the road heads north it splits, to the right (NE) and left (NW). Once the enemy attack begins, Major Lapieux's task force of two mechanized columns out looking for the enemy armor will be recalled to assist the garrison; one column will enter from the NE and one from the NW (should they pass their reinforcement roll); each column will roll at the end of each turn after the first one, needing a 6, the following turn a 5, etc...
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It all starts at approximately 1930 local time; the sun is going down, and a large group of villagers approaches the main gate (Post 1).
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And in a flash there are insurgents inside the French perimeter.
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Simultaneously two T-55s and a BTR-60 swing out from behind the palm groves and into view, opposite Post 2 (left).
The French actually got lucky here, with only two T-55s and a BTR. I grabbed four poker chips; two were dummies, one had a T-55 and two BTRs, and the last had 2 T-55s and a BTR. I shuffled them up, then placed three of the four on the table. Once the insurgents at the main gate uncovered, I turned over the three poker chips: two were dummies, as opposed to one dummy and two 'live' ones, with 3 T-55s and 3 BTRs total.
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Not going well for the French... Looking east to west, one of the insurgent teams moves up to Revetment 1, trades fire with the sentry there, and eliminates him. They then quickly put an RPG into Helo 1, blowing it sky high!
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Col Pous-Pous (top left, gold base) led the Anti-Tank Missile Team to Post 2, trying to get at the two T-55s in the field, though they couldn't get the launcher into action.
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Major Lapieux stands over the body of his friend and former commander, Colonel Pous-Pous... LaPieux mutters something under his breath regarding retribution...
If you're interested and so inclined, please view the rest at my blog (sorry, but there's 52 pics, and it's a real pain to load that many here):
http://blackhawkhet.blogspot.com/
V/R,
Jack
Great report
:-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Nice report, thanks for posting!
8)
I'm rather liking these Batreps 8)
Thanks fellas, I appreciate the kind words.
Leon - It's always nice to hear from the big boss. I apologize as it's nt 100% Pendraken; that can be rectified if you pick up the pace with regard to more moderns :D
On a side note, my birthday's coming up soon, and I'm looking to send a bunch (for me, at least) of money your way, just trying to figure out exactly which direction. Looking at:
-finishing off my North Africa stuff
-finishing off my Eastern Front stuff
-finishing off my early war "blitzkrieg" stuff
-or going crazy and diving headlong into Colonial stuff
Republic of Tolworth - "I'm rather liking these Batreps"
I'm glad to hear it. And for everyone else out there, I am actively soliciting for scenario ideas for this campaign. I got quite a few over at TMP, would love to see any ideas you all might have.
Thanks again.
V/R,
Jack
Quote from: bigjackmac on 23 December 2013, 05:45:39 PM
Leon - It's always nice to hear from the big boss. I apologize as it's nt 100% Pendraken; that can be rectified if you pick up the pace with regard to more moderns :D
No worries, there'll always be a list of bits and bobs we don't do so people have to get them from somewhere else. We'll just keep working at making that list smaller each year... :D
Leon said: "We'll just keep working at making that list smaller each year..."
Right on! Lord willing, I'll be here to send you my hard-earned pay. ;)
V/R,
Jack
Quote from: bigjackmac on 24 December 2013, 01:44:02 AM
Leon said: "We'll just keep working at making that list smaller each year..."
Right on! Lord willing, I'll be here to send you my hard-earned pay. ;)
8)
Leon,
I just put in my biggest order yet, which:
1. Finishes early war Germans for France.
2. Finishes early/mid-war for Germans for Russia.
3. Finishes early/mid-war for Russians.
4. Finishes Brits for early war France.
5. Finishes Brits for North Africa.
6. Finishes Germans for North Africa.
7. Got me some more modern stuff for Middle East/Africa (don't know that I'll ever be finished).
Sorry to write all that out, but that was a L-O-T of money, and I needed to comfort myself a bit. :o
Also, Mr. Leon, I know you're on holiday, but if I could get these by the 24th of next month I'd greatly appreciate it, it's me special day. :D
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
V/R,
Jack
Its alright Jack, we all suffer from order email withdrawal.
It gets easier over time, as we all wait for the 'order despatched' email to arrive the day after your figures do. This time of year is especially trying as sometimes you might actually have to wait the 21 days it advises on the website.
Your amoungst supportive friends. We are all addicts, but we are here for you.
Some advice: Cold turkey is for Boxing Day lunch, find a sub-project, immerse yourself in it, like a fantasy figure, time goes more quickly.
And all of the above is to be read with your tongue firmly in your cheek. Look forwards to seeing them done. :D
Dear Mr Mac,
Rest your painting hand. I suggest some gentle hand and wrist exercises to retain suppleness but nothing over-strenuous.
Failing that you could just game?
Thanks for the support fellas, you guys are alright.
My biggest fear is that the wife is going to see how much I shipped Leon's way for a bunch of lead. I'm going to tell her they started casting them in platinum, we'll see what happens.
FSN - I kept eyeing them Centurions... I'd love to have some (I was just painting up some Israelis a few moments ago), but they're going to have to go with some M-48s and Merkavas. I really want the Cents, but they're certainly not the most cost effective purchase around, are they? While this house's Defense Minister would love some, the Secretary of the Treasury says we'll have to not only give up our Air Force and Navy, but also food and drink for awhile ;D
V/R,
Jack
Centurions! Centurions!
Centurions good! Centurions pretty! Centurions worth the little extra.
Damn eating and drinking, just buy the pretty, pretty Centurions.