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Friday, 1st August 2014
01:30 PM
01:30 PM
Situation Report:
Alpha - Both sides tried to advance but the equal firepower did not result in any changes along the frontline
Bravo - 1st / 7th could hold the line, but the supporting Recon Battalion suffered serious casualties and had to pull back.
Charlie - 1st Regiment tried to advance, but was repelled by the enemy at considerably high cost.
Delta - 3rd / 7th could hold the line, but the supporting Recon Battalion had to be pulled back from the frontline
Echo - After receiving reinforcements, 3rd / 1st could hold the line.
All in all the frontline did not move during the last 30 minutes. 1st Division suffered 91 casualties, thereof 23 dead, and received 72 replacements.
Reinforcements:
The following units arrived in the reserve:
A-Company / 1st Battalion / 1st Regiment
C-Company / 3rd Battalion / 7th Regiment
Support Troops:
1st Air Wing is ready for duty.
1st and 2nd Recon Battalion had to be pulled back and will be available again as of 02:00 PM.
Recon:
Estimations are, that the enemy casualties were slightly higher than those of the USMC. There are no reports about enemy air units.
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Wow, how could i miss this until now? This is epic. XD
Good luck to those brave fighters for the defence of mankind.
I´ll definitly be following this.
Good luck to those brave fighters for the defence of mankind.
I´ll definitly be following this.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the enemy is being reinforced and our counter attacks are now highly counter productive to our conduct of the fighting. I order all advances to stop while we try to hold this second wave of enemy forces. I suggest our reinforcements be split between D and E to help hold those southern Sectors. But If we can keep the enemy bottled up here then our chances of victory in the long run will goo up.
Big View
While the counter attacks have produced less than optimal results, the good news is that in the overall picture the situation looks adequate.
Note how much the foe has yet to capture. In fact, at this point the enemy is scoring 0 points, all strategic points are still in our control.
While the counter attacks have produced less than optimal results, the good news is that in the overall picture the situation looks adequate.
Note how much the foe has yet to capture. In fact, at this point the enemy is scoring 0 points, all strategic points are still in our control.
Considering that the enemy is still sending reinforcements faster to the frontline than we are I think that the alines will take the two westernmost VPs sooner or later. But unless something drastically changes anything else should be fairly save (*cue ominous music*).
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
02:00 PM
The evacuation of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) had already been finished, nevertheless the 1st Battalion / 7th Regiment managed to hold the installation for another two hours. But eventually the enemy superior numbers took their toll. Three companies had suffered too much and were forced to retreat beyond the airport.
Despite the best efforts of the USMC, the Santa Monica Municipal Airport is now under enemy control.
(Update later today. Sorry for the delay.)
02:00 PM
The evacuation of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) had already been finished, nevertheless the 1st Battalion / 7th Regiment managed to hold the installation for another two hours. But eventually the enemy superior numbers took their toll. Three companies had suffered too much and were forced to retreat beyond the airport.
Despite the best efforts of the USMC, the Santa Monica Municipal Airport is now under enemy control.
(Update later today. Sorry for the delay.)
Friday, 1st August 2014
02:00 PM
02:00 PM
Situation Report:
Alpha - Both sides focused on defending their positions, so no fighting occurred
Bravo - 1st / 7th experienced another enemy assault and, being outnumbered, had to retreat and give up the Santa Monica Municipal Airport. The new frontline was established along Bundy Drive and Centinela Avenue
Charlie - An enemy attack was repulsed with only light casualties.
Delta - Fighting occurred, but 3rd / 7th was able to hold the line.
Echo - Elements of 1st Regiment held the frontline and caused heavy casualties among the enemy troops.
The 1st Division suffered 61 casualties, thereof 15 dead, and received 72 replacements.
Reinforcements:
The following units have arrived in the reserve
1st Tank Battalion
B-Company / 1st Battalion / 1st Regiment
B-Company / 3rd Battalion / 5th Regiment
A-Company / 2nd Battalion / 7th Regiment
Support Troops:
The 1st Tank Battalion, 1st and 2nd Recon Battalion and 1st Air Wing are ready for duty.
Recon:
Estimations are, that the enemy suffered significantly higher casualties, especially in sectors Charlie and Echo. There are no reports about enemy Air Units.
*****
From: United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
To: 1st USMC Division; CO Major General Thandros
General,
NASA informed us, that the second enemy wave is now on the ground. They expect a massive third wave soon. The Hubble Telescope also detected objects different from the current ones. We don`t know yet, what kind of units are en route, but prepare for a massive assault, maybe supported by heavy or air units within the next hours.
*****
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From:
Commander, 5th Regiment [Bugwar]
To:
Commander, 1st USMC Division [Thandros]
Subject: Guidance
I have a light battalion in reserve. What are your recommendations?
Sincerely,
Bugwar
Colonel, Infantry
5th Regiment, 1st USMC Division
Commanding
Commander, 5th Regiment [Bugwar]
To:
Commander, 1st USMC Division [Thandros]
Subject: Guidance
I have a light battalion in reserve. What are your recommendations?
Sincerely,
Bugwar
Colonel, Infantry
5th Regiment, 1st USMC Division
Commanding
First and foremost we should give at least some reinforcements to B which is the weakest of our positions facing the enemy. While we have lost the Santa Monica Airport we have held it far longer than was predicted. Hopefully we can continue to hold ground against enemy forces. Though it seems unlikely we will be able to launch a counter attack to retake the airport.
From:
Commander, 5th Regiment [Bugwar]
To:
Commander, 1st USMC Division [Thandros]
CC:
Commander, 7th Regiment [Trinitrotoluen]
Subject: Reinforcement
3rd Battalion (-) enroute to B Sector.
Sincerely,
Bugwar
Colonel, Infantry
5th Regiment, 1st USMC Division
Commanding
Commander, 5th Regiment [Bugwar]
To:
Commander, 1st USMC Division [Thandros]
CC:
Commander, 7th Regiment [Trinitrotoluen]
Subject: Reinforcement
3rd Battalion (-) enroute to B Sector.
Sincerely,
Bugwar
Colonel, Infantry
5th Regiment, 1st USMC Division
Commanding
In light of the capture of the airport and the recent casualties I've ordered the 1/7 to adopt a more mobile defense in sector B to give the battalion some breathing room. Just FYI.
( Would it be possible to post the map you put on page one in these updates as well? It would be kind of nice to not have to search back. )
Friday, 1st August 2014
02:30 PM
02:30 PM
Situation Report:
Alpha - Elements of 2nd / 5th faced a massive assault nad had to retreat in the western section. The enemy now controls the whole beach and the territory up to Lincoln Boulevard.
Bravo - Elements of 5th and 7th Regiment, supported by 1st Air Wing and 1st Tank Battalion could repulse an enemy attack, while causing significant casualties.
Charlie - 1st Regiment, supported by a Recon Battalion had to fight against an enemy assault. Despite the best efforts, the frontline was pushed back to South Centinela Avenue.
Delta - Only mino fighting occurred in the sector. The frontline did not move and 3rd / 7th suffered light casualties.
Echo - 1st and 3rd / 1st could repel an enemy assault with only minor casualties.
1st Division suffered 77 casualties, thereof 19 dead, and received 65 replacements
Reinforcements:
C-Company / 3rd Battalion / 5th Regiment has arrived in the Reserve
Support Troops:
1st Recon Battalion and 1st Air Wing are available for duty.
1st Tank and 2nd Recon Battalion had to retreat from the frontline and will be available again at 03:00 PM
Recon:
Estimations are, that the enemy suffered significant higher casualties, mostly in the sectors Bravo and Echo. There are no reports concerning enemy Air Units.
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Friday, 1st August 2014
02:45 PM
From: United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
To: 1st USMC Division; CO Major General Thandros
NASA informed us, that the unusual big enemy objects are entering the atmosphere. The first enemy units have already been sighted and as it seems, the enemy will have access to air support soon. It is expected, that the enemy air units will arrive at the frontline at 03:00 PM. I repeat: Expect enemy air support as of 03:00 PM.
02:45 PM
From: United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
To: 1st USMC Division; CO Major General Thandros
NASA informed us, that the unusual big enemy objects are entering the atmosphere. The first enemy units have already been sighted and as it seems, the enemy will have access to air support soon. It is expected, that the enemy air units will arrive at the frontline at 03:00 PM. I repeat: Expect enemy air support as of 03:00 PM.
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I've been wondering, and I suppose I should have asked earlier: If I want my units to keep doing what I ordered last turn, do I need to send in orders again?
If they were in Static Defense: No. Otherwise yes.
EDIT:
Edited the Air Warning, since I got a bit confused with the times.
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Friday, 1st August 2014
03:00 PM
03:00 PM
Situation Report:
Alpha - The enemy assault could maintain its momentum and pushed back the 5th Regiment to 20th Street.
Bravo - Elements of 5th and 7th Regiment defended the frontline, but had to retreat a few yards.
Charlie - Elements of the 1st Regiment could hold the line versus an enemy attack.
Delta - 3rd / 7th, supported by the 1st Air Wing was able to hold the line and suffered only light casualties.
Echo - 1st and 3rd Battalion of the 1st Regiment faced another massive assault and this time had to retreat. Although the retreat was performed in good order, the enemy is now close to Los Angeles International Airport.
1st Division suffered 109 casualties, thereof 28 dead, and received 112 replacements.
Reinforcements:
The following units have arrived in the reserve
A-Company / 1st Battalion / 5th Regiment
2nd Air Wing
Support Troops:
The Tank Battalion and 2nd Recon Battalion are ready for duty. 1st and 2nd Air Wing also report ready.
1st Recon Battalion will be available again at 04:00 PM.
Recon:
Estimations are, that the enemy suffered slightly higher casualties than the USMC
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Interesting.
Enemy is roughly equal strength, and still manages to make significant pushes in Sector A.
Enemy is roughly equal strength, and still manages to make significant pushes in Sector A.
Interesting isn't quite the word I'd choose considering that the enemy has roughly a reinforced division on the ground by now. If this turns into a battle of attrition, I am not sure that inflicting only "slightly higher" casualties is good for us in the long run as well. I have to wonder how deep their manpower reserve is.
My suggestion for the coming turns would be the eliminate the enemy air support ASAP. Dealing with the ground troops is hard enough even without the enemy bombing us.
My suggestion for the coming turns would be the eliminate the enemy air support ASAP. Dealing with the ground troops is hard enough even without the enemy bombing us.