REPORT 021 :: MORIA // WRITTEN | VOICE

[daisy023]

[Daisy sounds emotionally well in this transmission... Perhaps too calm for someone going into battle.]

This is Chief Petty Officer Daisy SPARTAN-023.

All of you must have read the reports about the draft by now. I'll try to give a few pointers for this battle, so suggestions, corrections, and additions to this file are welcome. I'll be on the offensive, and help with the explosives that could be lying around the mines. So April was right with that one.

My unit has fought in a few underground ops, and can say it's a little like fighting inside bunkers. There'll be tight quarters, so there'll be a lot of close range combat. The faster you end fights, and the more domain you hold over the more open territories, the less they'll be able to move around.


- Equipment suggested from previous drafts still counts: Synchronized watches, compasses, flashlight with extra batteries, first aid kits. Keep a few flares with you as well in case of emergencies. The announcement mentioned there would be proper ventilation in all areas of the mine, so the use of air filters is up to you to choose.

- Use all cave entrances and exits as choke points. Our enemies fly, so this one's an advantage for us. They'll be packed every time they try to move through the caves, so more of them that line up, the more you'll get to take down. Those are the most important point in any military operation.

This goes double for the processing area and the barricade. They're our most important points, so keep those routes safe. If you're of good hearing, be wary if the cultists are digging new holes.

- Go stealthy whenever you can. Many of the caves will have echo, so keep in mind that you'll make a lot of noise the moment you shoot or clash swords. If you're good at silent takedowns, this is where you must do them.

- Keep lights, night vision goggles, or a VISR system with you. Most areas will be illuminated through shifts, but if they go out, all goes dark. Take note, though: By using filial magic for light, you're risking yourself to be sensed by Shift Hunters.

- Every time your team goes through a cave, use a fire team file formation: Keep the guide up front, strongest second, support third, and second strongest in the back. This is so everyone can keep watch on the leader and imitate his movements as he scouts the environment in front of him, and if the group runs into trouble in either the front or the back, you'll be able to counter-attack while protecting your grenadier, healer, or medic.

- A personal tip: Flashbangs could be a good asset. The cultists' eyes will be adapted to the dark of the caves, so if you need a swift takedown when beginning an assault, you can pull the pin and toss one of them, take cover, and begin your attack. It will leave them blind, deaf, and dazed for a few seconds. Enough for you to take a group out.

A word of warning. A flashbang will do the same to you if you're within the vicinity, so use it only if you have something to take cover on to protect yourself from the effects of the weapon. I can instruct people with their use, but if you're not familiar with their use, do not request them.

It won't cause the damage an explosive could cause to make a cave-in, but it's still a weapon, and should be respected as such.

- If we're going to be tagging enemies, do so with important targets (Elites, Shifters if possible), but don't risk yourself for it. What we want are lesser casualties for the coming battles, so don't risk your life to tag one target if you can help it.

- Be wary of explosives. Not only from your powers and your weapons, but from those left on the mines. Mining operations in my world are planned with weeks beforehand for all detonations, but it's possible many may have been left around this theater, increasing the risk of cave-ins. If you're a powerhouse, this is more important. If it's not the Third Party what takes you down, the mine will.

- If you find an explosive, tag it's location through the journals so an Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist can take care of it -through magic, tech, or training-. Explosives can be made through several methods and materials, so don't risk your life or of those around you if you don't know what do with one.

- Don't go alone. This is for every battle. Your allies have strengths you may not, you have weaknesses the cultists could exploit, and you won't heal yourself if you're wounded and surrounded.


As always, be cautious and use common sense. This place will heavily limit the cultists' ability to fight, but don't get careless. Above all, survival is more important than any other objective. We have good odds now, so use them.

SPARTAN-023, out.


[ACTION - S-23'S APARTMENT, STORES, ANYWHERE]

[Those looking for SPARTAN-023 will find her making preparations for the battle... with the same calm as if she was going for a road trip.]

[WRITTEN HOURS LATER IN THE DAY]

I could use lessons with a short sword.

Comments

[voice]

[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[voice]

[daisy023]

Thank you, sir.

[Humbly. She is a field combatant. The Chief does not believe she'd be in the range of other strategists.]

I think I cut a lot of other things. It's shorter than the one for June."

[voice]

[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

Quite all right. I think you covered all the important parts. I think people will find this very useful.

written

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

A short sword of what length?

[Voice]

[daisy023]

Seventy five centimeters. I can't tell what kind of short sword is it, to be honest with you...

[That with cultures, ages, timelines, and the like.]

[Voice]

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[He switches to be polite. Coughing a few times to clear his throat before turning up the volume.]

My experience is with Japanese swords and close quarter combat, but if that is not a problem and you would like, I can help.

[voice]

[i_am_not_cute]

Thanks for the information, Miss Daisy.

[voice]

[daisy023]

No problem, ma'am. ... Just be careful out there. If you need something, I'm here.

Maybe filtered?

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Sounding like a soldier as always, dear~

Hmm... this will be your first fight with long hair, won't it? Does it fit in your helmet?

Filtered

[daisy023]

Just enough.

[Daisy has no idea how it's fitting inside her helmet, but Cal would know.]

It's going to be... Not that I'm going to fight without the helmet. I don't think I look like a soldier in that aspect.

[the IET Soldiers' Handbook dictates: Women's hair length should not surpass eyebrows. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.]

Re: Filtered

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Well, all that hair everywhere... you likely wouldn't. But, so long as it all fits, I suppose all my worries are quelled.

Do you think you'll be going?


...no. Rather, do you hope you'll go?

[Written]

[eyesofstrength]

I could give you a lesson or spar. My kidnapping effect is gone now so I'll be able to give you a much better match.

[ooc: And my apologies with dropping their last thread, I just wasn't able to write him at that age in combat, lack of canon on it, but should be able to give her a good match or lesson this time]

[Voice]

[daisy023]

I'd like that, sir. Any time you'd like for that, Mr. Leonhardt?

((OOC: Don't worry! I've had my share of difficulties writting lately, even in winter.))

[voice]

[makeitquick]

What's a VISR system?

[She's thinking hat, but that can't be it]

[voice]

[daisy023]

Visual Intelligenge System Reconnaisance. It's a data management system linked into a helmet's HUD. Current versions of it are very buggy, but they're useful to ID objects in poor lightning -friends, enemies, environment, and objects-.

[Granted, S-III try it first and they aren't even made yet on the year she's from, but we all know how Halo canon is with dates sometimes, and the mun needed another example of things to see with in the dark.]

[Written] [Locked!]

[dragmire]

Though you have already been offered lessons, let me know if you would prefer lessons from someone more in your own league.

[Written] [Locked!]

[daisy023]

I won't lose much if I I try to learn from a lot of people.

[Better to learn from everyone.]

[voice]

[itisloooord.livejournal.com]

Working together with... [ with humans?! ]

Yes some of us have had experience as well within caves. [ More specifically cave-ins. But you know details he's not going to divulge. ] Many spark felt thanks for embellishing on the obvious.

[ He isn't a jerk he swears. ]

[voice]

[daisy023]

This is also for those that haven't, sir.

[... The heck is that thing. If you don't want Daisy to see the image, you can say so.]]

Going alone against Elites or Shifters is just asking for it. It's why we need this.

[voice]

[so_shik]

...this is really helpful, thank you. But I've got one question for you. What about if one of your methods of combat causes a lot...vibrations, I guess is the word I'm looking for. [Well, what else would you say to refer to a stuffed cat that can grow to be about 60 feet tall and fly/stomp enemies?] Do you recommend not using it at all and sticking with traditional methods?

[voice]

[daisy023]

[She's seen that. And it was one of a thirteen-year old that blew a hole through a wall. A pause as the Chief thinks about it.]

When really necessary. [Might as well explain.] Not gonna lie. I was thinking about using the explosives against the Third Party, but there's a lot of risk of collaterial damage with those ways of fighting.

I'd use that power in more open and stable areas, where there's less of a risk of cave-in. Power is power. But it should not be taken lightly.

[Especially not here.]

May I ask, ma'am... What kind of power is it?

[voice]

[falenandawn]

Thank you, Daisy. You've been helpful as always.

[voice]

[daisy023]

It's never a problem, sir. I'll try to help there as much as I can, as well.

[honorthecode.livejournal.com]

Yeah, fighting underground can be tricky. I have experience fighting there though. [He's thankful for that much at least.]

[daisy023]

Compared to the foes of my world...

[Seven and a half-feet tall aliens with body shields, eight feet tall apes with massive strength, and swift buzzards with gauntlet shields.]

It'll be easier than other times. This time they won't fly.