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1st Airborne Battalion

Isapolis
10-01-2009, 23:18
OOC:

Basically, this post concerns the formation of a new offensive unit in the nation of Isapolis. I just felt like posting something.

IC:

PFC Mindy Kuhn stepped quietly over the fallen tree, her combat boots squishing quietly in the fresh mud generated by two whole days of almost constant storms. She flexed arms in peril of falling asleep, and was rewarded with a slightly irritating tingle. Water droplets leaked down over the front lip of her combat helmet, sometimes obscuring vision. A chill mist hung low on the ground, obscuring the muddy forest trail in places and making traps left by the enemy more difficult to locate. As a result, the eight soldiers in the patrol were keeping an especially low speed, almost a crawl, even compared to usual patrol runs.

Kuhn and her platoon had been tasked with tracking down some terrorists from one of the indigenous Muslim extremist cells that had become so common these days. The job was a long, boring, but mildly dangerous one, and the thirty soldiers of the platoon had been out in the remote woodlands for two weeks already. Thus far, they’d had no luck.

“Contact right!”

Kuhn’s senses lit up with the sudden, bellowed warning from the man on point. Dropping into a prone position on the ground, she settled her L1A1 rifle into position and fired off a long, semi-automatic burst, quickly squeezing the trigger six times. The bullets tore into a line of bushes where her squad mates were also attacking. Two SAW guns and six assault rifles tore away into the under growth. Her team leader, Corporal Gulzar, rose up and sent in a grenade in a quick underhanded throw. He didn’t move quickly enough however, and he was shot square in the chest, falling back into the muddy ground. The grenade blast set her eardrums ringing, and she heard a few screams, from both sides.

In the next few moments, it was over, the gunfire stopped, and an eerie silence descended in the forest. The fog was already burning off, dissipating as the Sun went high.

“Good work, Two-Three!” The instructor’s voice broke in on every soldiers helmet mike, letting them know the exercise was through. The soldiers did not waste time looking for a hidden observer, as they would have done weeks previous. They knew they wouldn’t find him. The instructors were just too damn skilled to be found.

“Kuhn!” the voice continued. “That was good reaction time; Gulzar…not so much.”

Everybody chuckled at that, including Gulzar, as his squad mates hauled him up from the muddy trail. It was a serious laugh, however, from people who understood the job they all had to learn to do right if they were going to survive.

“Sergeant Torres, lead your squad back to your Platoon Rallying Area. Command, out.”

“Alright, boys, you heard the man! Let’s move! Airborne does not dawdle!”

Kuhn smirked at that. All eight soldiers were volunteers for a new unit now being formed in the army of Isapolis, the 1st Airborne Infantry Battalion. It was to be the first unit in the military forces of Isapolis specifically intended for foreign deployment. The unit was also looked upon by many as the soon to be elite unit of the Army, and as such it had attracted loads of young impressionable soldiers, as well as a few long-service types who wanted a little bit of a challenge in life.

Kuhn had been on the first busload of new trainees, and had managed to survive a months long Hell known as Airborne Training. Lung-bursting cross-country runs and the sessions in obstacle courses were followed by tactics, weapons, route marches, more fitness, and a little foot drill, surprisingly little, to be honest. When she’d asked about that, she was told it was because Airborne did not dance about, Airborne killed people.

Kuhn smiled. This was the challenge she had joined the Army to find.

Two Weeks Later…

“Airborne doesn’t dance, but when it does dance, it fucking does it properly!”

Those had been the words of a snarling drill sergeant during the intense foot drill that had immediately preceded the graduation parade when the men and women who had survived long months of training to earn the maroon beret issued to the Airborne force.

Kuhn tried to smile as she reached up to adjust the beret on her dark hair, but still, she felt less pleased than she could have, really. Her family had been there, all smiles, but she had received posting orders. Unlike most of her fellows, she would not be joining one of three rifle companies in the battalion, or the scouts company. She would not even be positioned in the Battalion HQ. Due to her impressive skills, displayed during training, she would be kept on at the depot as an instructor, helping break in new recruits. On one side, she felt a little happy, because this was a mark of great respect, but on the other, she was upset. She had joined to fight, not teach others how to fight.

“Good morning, Corporal Kuhn!” The Chief Instructor’s voice startled her, and she stood hurriedly to attention as he approached. First Sergeant Sabriyya laughed as he came.

“Calm down, Corporal,” he said, then paused. “Still getting used to the new rank?”

“Yes, First Sergeant,” Kuhn said with a nod.

“How about the new post?” Sabriyya asked, and smiled at Kuhn’s grimace.

“Don’t worry, Mindy,” he said quietly. “You’ve been put here for a reason. Before long a new Instructor’s going to be put here and you’ll get that combat posting you want, except it’ll be with more rank, more seniority, and more respect.”

“Ah…” Kuhn thought a moment. “Put that way…this doesn’t seem so bad.”

“That’s the spirit!” Sabriyya said with a chuckle. “Hey, once you’re done saying hi to the relatives, why don’t you join me and some of the depot staff, and we’ll all go get drunk?”

“Sure,” said Kuhn with a nod. “Sounds good.”

“See you then, Corporal.”
Lamoni
11-01-2009, 02:49
OOC: If you are going to be wanting others to post some reaction, there has to be some way that they know about it. I'd be willing to send one of my light units to exercise with your men, if you want. Don't worry, Lamoni won't invade or anything like that.
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 02:51
OOC: Same here. Otherwise don't waste our time.
Falkasia
11-01-2009, 02:55
OOC: Be nice 101! Don't need to g around pissing people off like Canedian or Roef.
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 02:56
OOC: lolz. But do you want an exersize with my nation or not?
Falkasia
11-01-2009, 02:57
OOC: He's not even online, I don't think.
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 02:58
OOC: I hope he tagged the thread.
Imperial isa
11-01-2009, 02:58
ooc 101 put a sock in it you start to became a pain like Canedian and Roef
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 02:59
OOC: Do you even rp? Or do you just like to piss people off?
Falkasia
11-01-2009, 03:01
OOC: Have you seen Isa's post count? Does this guy even have a life, lol? Seeing someone with 3k+ posts is rare, but someone with over 10k posts is completely and utterly unheard of.
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 03:02
OOC: Just saw that... Thats kinda scary.
Soviet Aissur
11-01-2009, 03:03
[OOC:You have the makings of a very good RPer. I'm sure you will gain a lot of respect and all that jazz.]
Isapolis
11-01-2009, 05:35
OOC:

I posted this because I felt like typing something, and for the fun. If you believe I've somehow wasted your time, well nobody made you look in here.

Lamoni, Isa, Soviet Aissur, Falkasia, the comments are appreciated. If you have the desire to RP a training routine, then I'm most definitely game. 101, that last goes for you, also. This would preferably be a training run against a light unit with time in a warzone, but I'm open to ideas.

Little unit info here, if you're interested at all. The military forces of Isapolis have to date been a purely defensive force, with little to no projection ability in comparison to many modern states. The current ruler, Count Ladomér, has made the decision to develop a unit in his Army to fill several positions within its ranks, namely, a national rapid reaction force. Elements of this unit would be first deployed to peacekeep, take part in a coalition, or stop a military invasion of Isapolis.
Lynion
11-01-2009, 06:45
OOC: That's really good RPing and thats a good idea of focusing on defence instead of engaging another nation. I have to admit, your the first newbie to NOT invade another nation. I wouldn't mind helping you train your forces.
Isapolis
11-01-2009, 07:23
OOC: That's really good RPing and thats a good idea of focusing on defence instead of engaging another nation. I have to admit, your the first newbie to NOT invade another nation. I wouldn't mind helping you train your forces.

OOC:

I appreciate the compliment and the training offer, Lynion. Would want to hold exercises with the Isapolis Army as a whole, being as how it's fairly small, or just the 1st AIB? If the former, I could make a list of select units for cross-training.

Regarding the whole invasion bit, Isapolis is small, and not developed to fight a war, to be honest.

Besides, who should I invade? Some random nation whose name strikes me as offensive?
Imperial isa
11-01-2009, 07:32
Besides, who should I invade? Some random nation whose name strikes me as offensive?

ooc sadly that dose happen
Tolvan
11-01-2009, 07:35
OOC: I'm not a fan of training exercises personally, but since you appear to be one of the better newbies as of late, I'm willing to RP one with you. I'm willing to help you start a navy if you'd like.
Lynion
11-01-2009, 07:35
OOC: You'll be surprise what newbies can do. Its lucky to see that no active NS Nation has being assault directly (fron the first post) by a newbie.

On the training thing, I would require a list of types of units you want to train.

EG: Armour? Infantry? Airbourne? Navy? Air Force? Etcra.
Isapolis
11-01-2009, 07:45
OOC:

Tolvan: I appreciate you saying that. Isapolis would be happy to have some help in forming a real naval force. If possible, the Count would be also willing to purchase ships you don't require anymore.

Might you be willing to train some marines? Just a small force.

Lynion: Isapolis does not, as yet, possess modern armored forces. The most heavily armored force in the Army is a motorized brigade. Hell, the Militia still maintains three battalions of horseback cavalry.

Having said that, aid requested from Lynion would include armored forces, at least in terms of basic development, airborne development, and some infantry unit development. This last would only involve a few select units of my forces intended to provide a core of newly-trained soldiers who would then spread a new method of training to everybody else.
Tolvan
11-01-2009, 07:57
OOC: I have a couple hundred modified Type 23 frigates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_23_frigate) sitting in mothballs and I could let you have two or three of them for dirt cheap. You'd have to RP the recruitment of the necessary crews and support staff. As for marines, a single battalion of about 600 should suffice. I'll throw in some amtracks, a couple LCMs, and couple helos plus a small amphibous assault ship as well. If you want to start a thread I should be able to post ICly sometime tomorrow.
Hurtful Thoughts
11-01-2009, 08:03
OOC:
An instructor w/o combat exp not only teaching advanced tactics to raw recruit, but also promised a job in combat-command later.
Something not quite smell right with that.
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ooc 101 put a sock in it you start to became a pain like Canedian and Roef
Well spoken by the polished cast-iron kettle.
OOC: Do you even rp? Or do you just like to piss people off?
Yeah, he does RP, least he did last time I saw him ICly...
OOC: Have you seen Isa's post count? Does this guy even have a life, lol? Seeing someone with 3k+ posts is rare, but someone with over 10k posts is completely and utterly unheard of.
Says the 1-yr-old with pc of 2,000+; He's been here awhile, and likes to post, I'll leave it at that.

IC:
The People's Republic Of Hurtful Thoughts congradulates The Fiefdom of Isapolis for making such rapid advances in their military and infrastructure in general.

As a token of appreciation, Leader Milo would like to present the graduates with gold-liefed and embroidered Hurtian Combat-Shovels...

OOC: If you plan to make agreements and trades in the future, please try doing so ICly.
Lamoni
11-01-2009, 08:13
OOC: TG me, and we can work something out.
Isapolis
11-01-2009, 08:14
OOC:
An instructor w/o combat exp not only teaching advanced tactics to raw recruit, but also promised a job in combat-command later.
Something not quite smell right with that.

OOC:

Kuhn was selected to be an instructor, but most likely she'll be one of those involved in fitness training and so forth. Also, despite what the First Sergeant has said no formal promises have been made. It is simply understood that she is not going to hold her current post in perpetuity. As she is Airborne qualified it makes sense that she will eventually rejoin the Airborne. When she does, it is going to be with more seniority, due to time in service.

Also, I take note of the advice, and thank you.

Tolvan:

I'll put up a thread sometime tomorrow, and send you a link. Alright?

Everybody: I'm logging out now, due to time constraints, but hope to be online again tomorrow.

IC:

His Lordship the Count Ladomér Berta sends his thanks to Leader Milo, as do his soldiers of the 1st Airborne Infantry Battalion.

Foreign Minister David Sörös
Lynion
11-01-2009, 15:00
OOC: Do you still require training from my boys?
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 15:05
OOC:

I posted this because I felt like typing something, and for the fun. If you believe I've somehow wasted your time, well nobody made you look in here.

Lamoni, Isa, Soviet Aissur, Falkasia, the comments are appreciated. If you have the desire to RP a training routine, then I'm most definitely game. 101, that last goes for you, also. This would preferably be a training run against a light unit with time in a warzone, but I'm open to ideas.

Little unit info here, if you're interested at all. The military forces of Isapolis have to date been a purely defensive force, with little to no projection ability in comparison to many modern states. The current ruler, Count Ladomér, has made the decision to develop a unit in his Army to fill several positions within its ranks, namely, a national rapid reaction force. Elements of this unit would be first deployed to peacekeep, take part in a coalition, or stop a military invasion of Isapolis.

Ok, I'll send my 3rd marines. This time we use laser weapons. If they hit you go down. No artilery or air.
Questers
11-01-2009, 17:24
[OOC:You have the makings of a very good RPer. I'm sure you will gain a lot of respect and all that jazz.] Lul, this post is one of the only things actually worth reading in this thread. I highly suggest that OP does not waste his or her time RPing with 101st paratroopers.
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 17:30
OOC: Do you even have a nation?
Questers
11-01-2009, 17:37
Who, me?
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 17:37
yeah, I'm just wondering.
Questers
11-01-2009, 17:41
I've been here since 03.

Obviously I have a nation otherwise I wouldn't be posting on II.
101st paratroopers
11-01-2009, 17:42
Oh, sorry I couldn't find it.
Isapolis
11-01-2009, 21:06
OOC: Do you still require training from my boys?

Yeah, I'll work out a list of units.

Lamoni, expect a telegram from me shortly working out details.

Tolvan, I'll get a thread up as quickly as I possibly can.
Hurtful Thoughts
11-01-2009, 23:10
Oh, sorry I couldn't find it.
Lol, he can't see teh Mattocracy...

I'd have suggested that 101st "lurk moar" before making assumptions and wild acusations OOCly, but since he has "been around", I think it would be better to point him in the correct direction to lurk in.

Two directions:
Past and Future, the "now" is so friggin tiny it not worth looking at.
And you can't see the future till you understand the past.
The future consists of, planning, prevention, inititive, and control.

And future is more focused on knowing what to do before you do it, something like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af1OxkFOK18).
+Virus-free, I promise, that or Youtube is the devil
Imperial isa
12-01-2009, 00:50
Ok, I'll send my 3rd marines. This time we use laser weapons. If they hit you go down. No artilery or air.

ooc :headbang:
Isapolis
12-01-2009, 01:08
ooc :headbang:

OOC:

He means training lasers, the little beepers that start up when you have been hit.
Imperial isa
12-01-2009, 01:10
OOC:

He means training lasers, the little beepers that start up when you have been hit.

ooc with 101 you never know
Lynion
12-01-2009, 01:13
OOC: I'll await for the list of units to train

I might need an IC telegram asking for a training program.
Isapolis
12-01-2009, 01:36
From: David Sörös
For: The Vamperial Kingdom of Lynion

Greetings,

I have been instructed by my superiors that your nation has responded at least somewhat favorably to the possibility of a limited training program with intention to modernize the Army of Isapolis. For this reason, I have been told by my superiors to compile a short list of units which we believe could benefit most from such training and evaluation.

It is as follows.


12th Motorized Infantry Battalion (This is the only unit in my nation's army now equipped with moderately heavy armored vehicles. They utilize CV-90 IFVs.)

115th Armored Company (This unit utilizes the M60A3 MBT.)

3295th Motorized Reconnaissance Company (To date the only Militia unit that is mounted in Land Rovers as opposed to on horses.)


I hope to be hearing from you quickly.
David Sörös, Foreign Minister, the Fiefdom of Isapolis

OOC:

Did the best I could, considering the lack of previous IC communications.
Lynion
12-01-2009, 02:30
TO: David Sörös, Foreign Minister, the Fiefdom of Isapolis
FROM: Vamperial Kingdom of Lynion, Vamperial Grand General Headmaster Jian

We have seen your request and we have drawn up the military battalions that are going to be sent to help train your company's and battalion. They'll be under the direct command of Imperial Guardian Oslo and his second in command, Vamperial Master Rex of the 4th Combined Division. The pair have combat experience and are willing to train your troops.

Units:

2 Armour Regiements (Battle Tanks mainly, AA Tanks)
4 Mechinsed Regiments (APC's, IFV's, combat jeeps etcra)
2 Infantry Battalions
2 Lynion Hunter Companies
1 Lynion Assassin Platoon
1 Scout/Reconnaissance Company (Mechanised and Foot)
12 AU-1 Gunships (its part of a training program)


OOC: Its all part of the training program. Mechinsed Units are combined armour and mechinised regiments. Gunships act as support and part of reconnaissance tasks.
101st paratroopers
12-01-2009, 02:34
OOC:

He means training lasers, the little beepers that start up when you have been hit.

He's right. I mean laser training. Thanks Isapolis. But are we going to do a military exercise or not?