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- Other free rules - at the moment just those for the 1689 (Orange or Lemon? and Bonnie Dundee, respectively about the debates in the Scots Parliament and then the military campaign of Viscount Dundee during 1689) and The Other Side of the COIN (about what makes people become insurgents). All games that I have have produced for Chestnut Lodge Wargames Group.
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Tender 22 - Detection of Megadon Rustlers
Location: Spuk, Q8
Background
Buck Fast Foods has established a corporate megadon ranch on the surface of the main colonised world in Spuk, Q8. The ranch sits in the plains area between the two major settlements and is intended to service the colony on the planet with fresh megadon meat as well as providing export potential.
BFF don't have the monopoly on meat from the colony but they are the only corporation to have established a farm, the other companies engaged in meat production all hunt wild megadons (normal practice in newly established colonies, very low set up costs compared to farming and you need not do it constantly). Over the year and a half since the farm was set up (well outside normal hunting areas for wild megadons) there have been consistent low level losses of megadons (profit loss on a mature megadon is in the region of 4000cr per animal). This in itself is not disastrous, there is room in the business plan for some losses due to accidents, sickness and animals wandering off. However the rate of loss has increased over the last year to around four animals per octant.
More importantly a valuable breeding group has recently gone missing (one male and three mature females - the potential income from this group if most of the eggs are grown to maturity is over 100,000cr per octant, although this assumes an integrated farming approach with a high hatching and survival rate, it is unlikely anyone who is not a specialist megadon farmer could make this sort of return).
It is clear that there is a group of megadon rustlers at work and the corporation thinks it knows who they are. However because the colony is so recently established there is not yet a local police force able to take action.
Intelligence
The rustler group is believed to be one of the other megadon hunting companies. It is not certain which of the companies it is but the suspects have been narrowed down to two. The larger group (on a worst case basis) operates with a dozen hunters (using GF HMA and SLA3) backed up by four armoured ground vehicles (tracked) which are equipped with short range heavy tasers. There are also some large haulage and mobile cranes to assist with moving carcasses. In all each company employs about forty to fifty people, most of whom are drivers or butchers.
Summary
The tender is to recover the breeding group unharmed, and to put a stop to the poachers/rustlers, ideally using law enforcement approach rather than brute force. Fees are negotiable, but would expect it to be about four octants worth of losses or less (i.e. 464k or less).
King Don Incorporated
A licensed megadon hunting company based in the town of Allington, Spuk System, Q8.
Staff List as at 3206.320
| No. | First name | Surname | Age | Post | Genetics | Conduct / Record | Function | Previous | Nationality | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon | Proctor | 29 | Chairman | Perfect | Dodgy | Director | GF (Pvt) | UOX | |
| 2 | Julia | Sharan | 30 | Secretary | Perfect | Minor Offences | Director | Hotel trade | UOX | |
| 3 | Maitland | Robinson | 29 | Director | Perfect | Minor Offences | Director | GF (Pvt) | UOX | |
| 4 | Samantha | Tilley | 31 | Director | Perfect | Murky | Director | GF (Cpl) DH | UOX | |
| 5 | Shirley | Peter | 30 | Director | Perfect | Minor Offences | Director | GF (Pvt) | UOX | |
| 6 | Gareth | Jay | 29 | Director | Perfect | Clean | Director | GF (Pvt) | UOX | |
| 7 | Kendra | Tyson | 38 | Chief Hunter | Perfect | Dodgy | Hunter | Marine (LT) DH | Centauran | |
| 8 | Erica | Price | 35 | Second Hunter | Perfect | Murky | Hunter | GF (Sgt) DH | Centauran | |
| 9 | Ali | Luxemburg | 34 | Leading Hunter | Perfect | Clean | Hunter | GF (Pvt) | Centauran | |
| 10 | Thomas | Gallagher | 22 | Hunter | Perfect | Dodgy | Hunter | Miner | UOX | |
| 11 | Anthony | Benn | 20 | Hunter | Perfect | Clean | Hunter | Hunter | GFA | |
| 12 | Scott | Gregory | 24 | Head of Security | Perfect | Murky | Security | Policeman (busted from Sgt and dismissed) | Earth | |
| 13 | Xavier | Wren | 33 | Chief Butcher | Perfect | Clean | Butcher | Farming | Earth | |
| 14 | Matthew | Salter | 26 | Senior Butcher | Normal | Minor Offences | Butcher | Hotel trade | Venerian | |
| 15 | Jakob | Seymour | 27 | Butcher | Perfect | Clean | Butcher | Farming | Venerian | |
| 16 | Ustace | Bull | 25 | Butcher | Normal | Clean | Butcher | Hotel trade | UOX | |
| 17 | Alessandra | Keeling | 26 | Crane Supervisor | Normal | Dodgy | Crane op | Miner | Earth | |
| 18 | Anatoli | Zou | 23 | Crane Operator | Normal | Clean | Crane op | Shipwright | Earth | |
| 19 | Stuart | Macdougall | 28 | Chief Transport Officer | Perfect | Minor Offences | Driver | Plumber | Earth | |
| 20 | Andrew | Forbes | 26 | Armoured Column Leader | Perfect | Dodgy | Driver | GF (Sgt) | GFA | |
| 21 | Ken | Lightfoot | 34 | Deputy Armd Column Leader | Perfect | Clean | Driver | Marine (Cpl) | Centauran | |
| 22 | Jakob | Perkins | 28 | Driver | Perfect | Clean | Maintenance | Ships systems tech | Earth | |
| 23 | John | Aldridge | 26 | Driver | Perfect | Minor Offences | Maintenance | Carpenter | MAFC | |
| 24 | Richard | Kent | 22 | Driver | Normal | Murky | Maintenance | Plumber | Earth | |
| 25 | Peter | Hayes | 22 | Driver | Perfect | Clean | Maintenance | Plumber | Earth | |
| 26 | Louise | Neighbour | 26 | AFV Driver | Perfect | Clean | Driver | Miner | GFA | |
| 27 | Hugh | Noonan | 27 | Driver | Perfect | Minor Offences | Driver | Farming | MAFC | |
| 28 | Dugald | Cameron | 25 | Driver | Perfect | Clean | Driver | Miner | Earth | |
| 29 | Bob | Smart | 24 | AFV Driver | Perfect | Minor Offences | Driver | Vehicle Systems Tech | MAFC | |
| 30 | Jimmy | Mills | 26 | Warehouse Manager | Perfect | Clean | Warehouse | Farming | Earth | |
| 31 | Johanna | Harding | 23 | Stock Control Officer | Perfect | Clean | Warehouse | Farming | Earth | |
| 32 | Donald | Footer | 28 | Sales Manager | Normal | Clean | Admin | Miner | Earth | |
| 33 | Jane | Crew | 22 | Receptionist | Normal | Minor Offences | Admin | Clerk | GFA | |
| 34 | Dannii | Harrison | 25 | Lodge Manager | Normal | Minor Offences | Maintenance | Life Support tech | GFA | |
| 35 | Angus | Mackay | 22 | Building Supervisor | Normal | Clean | Maintenance | Carpenter | GFA | |
| 36 | Chris | Russell | 26 | Robot Supervisor | Normal | Minor Offences | Maintenance | Robot tech | GFA | |
Advance Recce Report
[ OOC - At last evening's Full Moon, Mukul volunteered(?) to be Contract Director. He appointed L.M-D as 2IC, Tony S as 3IC and Masumi as QM (that is, Richard did the bean counting). I'll let them report their stuff, but L.M-D's first task was to lead a team of four on an incognito recce of Spuk. The Recce Team was L.M-D, Melanie May, Gillian Sameria and Hiro Nakamura. The team took a commercial flight to Spuk and arrived some 4(?) days before the main party. Oh yeah, and note that Buck Fast Foods is Frank Buck's own company; see Frank's IFU biog. Now read on … ]
To Contract Director Parker, IFU (en route to Spuk)
CC IFU Directors
From Leon Mack-Duff, Recce Team Leader (Allington, Spuk)
Date 3206.320
Recce Team landed at River City 3206.315. Team investigated at River City, then moved on to the settlement at Happy Valley Farm, and finally to Alington [the settlement due south of, and up river from, Happy Valley Farm, at the river junction and forest edge]. Summary of intelligence gained:
- BFF's megadon ranch is some 20km east from Happy Valley Farm. The two companies suspected of rustling the Buck Fast Foods' megadons are: Mega Mac Co, based in River City, and King Don Inc of Alington.
- Mega Mac have offices and depot, including cold store, to the south east side of River City; circa 40 employees incl. 10 HMA hunters, plus tracked APCs, all terrain and refrigerated trucks, mobile cranes etc. They supply approx. one third of meat for River City. Chief Exec. is ex Centauran GF lieutenant.
- Allington has population of 8,000. King Don have offices and depot, including cold store, to the south east of Allington toward the forest, and a hunting lodge 150km east of Allington against the forest. King Don have circa 40 employees incl. 12 HMA hunters, plus 4 tracked APCs, all terrain and refrigerated trucks, mobile cranes etc. Chief Exec and hunters are ex UoX GF and did national service together. (detailed staff list)
- Hiro found that on each occasion BFF megadons were rustled, King Don experienced an increase in meat supply; this is not true of Mega Mac. We drew the obvious inference.
- Further investigation, including questioning a King Don truck driver, disclosed that a KDI APC was brought in by their own recovery truck for repair at 3rd party garage in Allington, 38 hours after the BFF breeding group was stolen. Damage was reported as due to crashing through megadon fencing!
- Recce Team focussed investigation on KDI, and hiding place for the BFF megadon breeding group. Note the rivers [ as marked on the map ] are navigable by large barges and thus not fordable by megadons. Therefore the BFF breeding group are almost certainly east of the Happy Valley river. However, the breeders have not been located to date.
Further reconnaissance by flyer to be undertaken when IFU main body arrives.
L.M-D
IMPERIAL HONOURS SYSTEM
The Earth imperium has a complex system of honours and awards to recognise the contribution of its citizens and armed forces to the peace, security and wellbeing of the Empire.
This recognition comes in the form of a system of medals, permitting the recipient to carry certain letters after their names. These are highly respected by all.
In practice, the awards are made on a regional basis (the time lag for all awards to be administered from Sol System being far too great). Quadrant Governors have delegated powers for some awards, as have planetary Governors.
Note that the 'nobility' titles are not hereditary. Interestingly, though, the sons and daughters of 'nobles' often gain recognition to noble rank in their own right.
| Abbrev. | Full Title | Call me.. | Regulations for Issue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCIO | Count Commander of the Imperium Order | Count/Countess | Emperor only. | |
| COIO | Count of the Imperium Order | Count/Countess | Emperor only. | |
| DNUKE | Duke Commander of the Imperial Nuclear Weapons | Duke/Duchess | Senate. | |
| DISNI | Duke of the Imperial Star Natural Imperitive | Duke/Duchess | Senate. | |
| LOREE | Lord of the Regal Earth Empire | Lord/Lady | Senate. | Most senators hold this title. |
| BIMBO | Baron of the Imperial Microsoft Benificent Order | Baron/Baroness | Senate. | Normally awarded to planetary Governors on appointment, if not before. |
| GKCH | Grand Knight Commander of the Order of the Hyperlinium Particle | Sir/Lady | Senate. | |
| GCOE | Grand Knight Commander of the Order of St Elvis | Sir/Lady | Senate. | |
| GCBE | Grand Knight Commander of the Benificent Empire | Sir/Lady | Senate. | |
| KCBE | Knight Commander of the Benificent Empire | Sir/Lady | Senate. | Particularly fine service to the Empire. |
| COBE | Commander of the Benificent Empire | No change | Quadrant Governor. | Holders of the OOBE that continue in exemplary service to the Empire |
| OOBE | Officer of the Benificent Empire | No change | Quadrant Governor. | For holders of the MOBE that keep doing well. |
| MOBE | Master of the Benificent Empire | No change | System Governor. | For actions or services that are in the highest traditions of the Empire, and reflect well on its people and institution. |
| ER | Emperor's Recognition | No change | System Governor. | For public acts that reflect well on the Earther Empire and its people. |
The awards above are issued to any citizen of the Empire, and may be awarded to serving members of the Armed Forces. These are separate from the military system of medals and awards.
Armed Forces Awards
In addition the military can earn medals:
Marines and Ground Forces
- Empire Gallantry Medal - to reward gallantry involving some risk to the person awarded. Can be awarded to civilians or service personnel.
- Meritorious Conduct Medal - for exceptional service to the Imperium above and beyond the call of duty.
- Imperial Service Order - for award to officers for meritorious and distinguished service in war.
- Marine Corps Medal - for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst in space but not on active operations against an enemy.
- Distinguished Space Medal - for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst on active operations against an enemy.
Legion of Honour
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity involving risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy. Comes in the following classes (which must be earned in order)
- Legionnaire
- Knight - with crossed swords
- Officer - with oak leaves - receiver will be commissioned
- Commander - with swords & oak leaves
- Knight Commander - with diamonds, swords & oak leaves
There is a limit on the number of members of the Legion of Honour currently alive to 65,536 all grades.
Burial in the Field of Honour - for those meriting entry to the Legion posthumously.
Imperial Earth Navy
Campaign Medals may be awarded at the end of a particular series of operations.
- Long Service Award for 15 Completed Missions, with clasps for each additional 15 missions.
- Hazard Award for completing 5 Pacifier missions without having lost your ship.
- Good Conduct Award; for completing 30 missions without a court martial or reprimand.
BRAVERY ETC:
- Wound Badge: Awarded to Pacifier Crew wounded in action.
- Ace Recognition Clasp. Awarded to official aces - that is any pilot with 5 confirmed kills. Confirmation must come from another pilot who was present at the engagement concerned and saw you making the kill. Kills can be shared in the event of combined efforts.
- Silver Carrier Destruction Badge: To All Crew involved in the successful destruction of an enemy Carrier.
- Gold Carrier Destruction Badge: To Pacifier Pilots who single-handedly destroy an enemy carrier.
- Spacefleet Meritorious Conduct Medal: Awarded to any crew who perform an act of special note whilst in battle.
- Imperial Star: For crew rescuing friendly forces or crew at the risk of their own lives, or any other act of outstanding daring and/or bravery. This is only awarded by the Emperor.
T75 - Armstrong Actions Audited
dateline 3208.350
The First Minister addressed the Senate today to inform them that a Full Audit was under way in Q6.
Full Speech
Senators,
It is my duty to inform you that the First Citizen has personally authorised an Imperial Warrant for a Full Audit in Quadrant Six.
Earlier this year naval intelligence reported that, in addition to his other actions, Governor Armstrong had ordered the mobilisation of a significant military infrastructure in Q6. Without reference to Q0, he ordered the mobilisation of the Marches HQ and the unlawful construction of a military class shipyard in Q6. He also appears to have rescinded orders by the First Minister for the 22nd Battle Fleet to return to Q0 on his own authority.
An emergency meeting with the First Citizen was convened with senior representatives of the Navy, IAO, and the Privy Council. At this meeting, held on 3208.215, a Full Audit was initiated. As is the normal protocol for Full Audits the decision was kept secret to ensure operational security and to prevent any cover up.
The First Citizen, “A”, the First Lord of the Admiralty and the Deputy First Minister have signed a 250 day digital Imperial Warrant ordering the immediate recall of all three Battle Fleets (14, 21 and 22) currently in Q6 to Q0, and a “Full Audit” of Governor Armstrong as Colonial Governor and Admiral Tendashi of the 6th Colonial Fleet under suspicion of “acts against the interests of the Imperium”, and specifically the illegal construction of a shipyard in Q6.
The bearers of the Warrant will take interim control of Q6 until the Full Audit is complete. Governor Armstrong will then resume control unless he has been found guilty of serious misconduct whilst in high public office.
The Full Audit Commission are:
- Senator Kowloon (retired Admiral)
- Deputy Director van Helsing (IAO)
- Admiral Puzo (Q6 CINC designate)
This “triumvirate” will use 11th and 12th Battle Fleets (temporarily withdrawn from the CHIF) and the IAO Special Audit Fleet Battle Fleet together with the Q6 IAO ISB on Weygand. Admiral Philips 21st BF has been informed of the content of the warrant and has been instructed to assist with the Full Audit.
We are expecting initial situation reports from the IAO special audit squadron in the next few days.
The media blackout imposed by the Full Audit rules will be lifted from immediate effect and we will endeavour to publish our situation reports once we are certain that there is no breach to operational security by doing so.
~~DISCUSSION~~
