Mission 2:The Vangard

The 17th Research Group   are a weakpoint in the Shonian Union . Bloody their noses and take their supplies. This will weaken their Northern Front and gain valuable intel. The 17th Research Group (Tier 1 Shonian) are invested in advancement of the empath. Their leader is Amber Carthen , a fanatical empath. Do not underestimate her squads potency, their gear hides their true potential.
This mission is delivered by Jesse Lopow , who has not so subtle words with Ruin.
The Principality of Kerensky in the East are the ultimate target, but the Sonian's hold a vital land bridge. they must be flushed out.
Target location is Wayfare, currently held by the 13th Research Group, known members:

Amber Carthen 

Harrison Haught 

Tulja Vestari 

Believed they are scouting for Empaths.
The 401st Diamond Barrage will follow our advance. They are known for their ultra violence!
There may also be an Independent Squad present.
Wayfare was surveyed, through census data, newspapers, maps, etc:

Wayfare moves location

Shonian's don't believe the reports out of Milbor 

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In Game

Ruin spoke to Tulja through telepathy (this is unknown to the party):

He warned her about the upcoming assault;

She warned about a "hive of scum and villainy";

Resources held in a small building to the south.

After engagement it was discovered that the 17th were backed up by the Knights of the Shadow Dance  (Tier 2 Shonian).




After an initial exchange Ruin protected Primvach Eradicum  from terrible damage, and at the same time stood up to Amber. The 17th were convinced to leave the area after being told the 401st Diamond Barrage were on route. lvl 1 harm anguish/conflicted
Wayfare then revealed itself to be mechanised, starting to scuttle away as the Knights of the Shadow Dance  engaged. "Activate the Burden".
Ares unleashed a barrage of shots while Tuba engaged in reckless violence!! Mechs were destroyed, torn limb from limb, and used as shields from further attack. jason Tuesday , leader of the Knights of the Shadow Dance retreated from the battlefield. We have made an enemy!
As Wayfare is leaving:

"Be grateful for small mercies"

"Sleep & Dream"

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Downtime

Further efforts to obtain the services of Dr Holtz.

Link with Henry Cooper , Finance Officer for local council;

Holtz's wife is a local named Evelyn Holtz 

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Entanglements

Remy "Ballbag" Selley  was not to be dissuaded this time, taking Primvach for a little chat.

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Outcome & Numbers (copied from Discord)

Mission: The Vangard
Brief: The 17th are a weakpoint in the shonian group. theyre invested in the advancement of the empath. Led by Amber Carthen , a fanatical empath. Do not underestimate her squads potency, their gear hides true potential. The goal is to bloody their nose and take their supplies. Weaken their northern front and gain valuable intel on the force.
Result : Success The mission was a success in that the northern force have been pushed back. The Pacheco Frontier Solutions are impressed, even if Remy "Ballbag" Selley has been giving you a hard time. The 17th left the area but reports are that they suffered no losses, but the more important thing is that you uncovered that the Shadow Dance are operating in the area which hints at larger movements overall.
Rewards: The 401st Diamond Barrage  are impressed with your assault and paid 9 supply and 2 material. You salvaged 1 supply from the 17th HQ and Ares managed to salvage the tendrils from the Smiler. You are also now at 5 squad rep.
Trust: Squads Benefitting from the mission

401st (Tier 3 PFS) +1 Impressed & Wary given that you may steal their thunder

Squads Harmed

The 17th (Tier 1 Shonian) -1 Conflicted. they know Ruin but you are the enemy

Knights of the Shadow Dance (Tier 2 Shonian) -2 Hated & Afraid. Jason saw you tear a head off then try use a human shield. theyll not underestimate again

Targeted Faction: -3 Trust

Took Casualties -1

Target squad was well connected -1

Target attacked in a region they control -1

Employer Faction: +2 Trust

Successful mission +2

Broke ROE -2 (Ruin contacted the 17th and gave early warning that 401st were coming then also broadcast that to Wayfare)

Secondary benefit completed +2 (uncovered the Shadow Dance)

Parent Plot

Act 1