Alternative Tactics, Wednesday Period One 12/09

[on-her-korhal.livejournal.com]

Today, class was in an actual classroom. Kerrigan was probably going to glare at you if you had a problem with that, though.

"Last week, you all got a taste, not only of the sim, but of the unpredictability of the battlefield. You can't go into dangerous territory, especially not alone, expecting to be safe just because you carry arms - some of you were already aware of that. Now all of you are. Vigilance, teamwork, stealth: these are the qualities you need to acquire.

That's not a matter of theory. The first two, we'll work on throughout this course through practical exercises, because I could stand here talking till I was blue in the face and you'd probably still be rolling your eyes until the bad guys came up and bit you in the butt. The third is what you're getting a small peek at today."

"Stealth is the art of being where no one expects you to be - to be, in whatever capacity, completely invisible. In small numbers, stealth is our greatest ally. The tactical advantages are vast. An ambush, a retreat, all of it requires that we understand stealth - and when to use it. Next week, we'll put this into practice in the sim environment. This week, I'd like to talk to you about the options."

She indicated the large screen beside her. "Technology works," she said, "As you'll see in the video demonstration here. Depending on the level of tech in your time period, there'll be opportunity for personal cloaking, radar shielding, or good old fashioned walls. The most important lesson you can learn up front is to know what you're working with, both in terms of technology and manpower. Kinda obvious, I know, but you don't wanna go rushing into battle with your brain on a platter."

Watching the vids play, she explained personal cloaking, its benefits and drawbacks, and how to use it to quickly and safely take out larger threats while avoiding scanners and watchful infantrymen. "One single, properly trained soldier under a cloak can disable key weapons too dangerous for a visible unit to approach, allowing the regular army to march in and take out everything else. With proper maneuvering, of course. You don't want your G-- stealth units killed because you didn't bother to scout for scanners."

"As you can tell, we'll be working primarily with my era's level of tech during this course, but for your own safety, I'd suggest discussing your own experiences with stealth technology. And keep yourself updated. Scanners, whether it be your eyes or a computer, can do you in every time. These are the basic principles that exist in any century, regardless of technology: if there's a way to avoid it, there's a way to detect it."

"So go on, discuss stuff. You can come to me if you have any particular need for my opinion on your performance last week. You'll be back in the field next week, so enjoy the peace while you can, Lee."

[ wait for the ocd UP!. slightly lame-ish class today so we can storm antiga prime for great justice next week! ]

Comments

Listen to the Lecture

[on-her-korhal.livejournal.com]

Try asking her about polka dots. I dare you.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

Lee, with shirt on, paid attention to the lecture. Well, mostly. At other times, he found himself doodling, thinking about lunch, and wondering if there was any bright, flashing neon green armor. Maybe even with a sign on the chest that said 'ARMOR.'

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

She couldn't help it! Molly knew it wasn't the same Lee, but he was Lee Adama.

Molly had situated herself that she could look at Lee while still appear to be paying attention to the lecture.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

Lee glanced around, noticed someone looking at him and said, "Hello?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly blinked in surprise when he spoke to her. Blushing a little at getting caught staring, she gave him a small grin. "Hi, Lee."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"Did I meet you at the picnic and forget?" Lee asked, frowning. He'd thought he'd had a decent memory.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly shook her head. "You were here before. Except it wasn't you you, it was a different you. So, you don't know me, but I know you. But, not you you, the you that was here before."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"Oh, you knew the other me," he said and yeah, still weird to say. "So, no need for me to introduce myself."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly smiled. "Right."

She was still looking at him and kind of forgot to introduce herself.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

Despite the shirt, Seely couldn't help but notice Lee's arms.

Pretty arms.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

Lee, having felt eyes on him (again), looked up and glanced over at Seely.

"Got something on my shirt?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

"Hmm?" Seely asked, distracted by the arms.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"Are you all right?" Lee asked, frowning slightly. "You're staring at me."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

"I am?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"Just a little," Lee said, raising an eyebrow.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[solo_sword]

Jaina wasn't much of a note-taker, but she was listening intently.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[death-of-hope.livejournal.com]

Anemone was avidly listening to the lecture and trying to take notes. After all, it was hard to be stealthy with bright pink hair.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[morpherboy.livejournal.com]

Marco had a feeling that falling asleep in this class would be hazardous to his health, so he battled to stay awake.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Bridge? Listening carefully, and taking a lot of notes.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[im-afrog.livejournal.com]

Adam listened and took some notes, wondering if there was such a thing as polka dotted armor.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[multiplez]

Z was also listening intently and taking studious notes.

...okay, some of her notes were about how to decorate her half of 317, but some of it was about the class, too!

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[turtle-toughguy.livejournal.com]

With the exception of more advanced stealth technology, Raphael was pretty sure he got the basics of stealth, and its importance... Even if he didn't always use it.

He wasn't one to take notes anyway, so it was probably for the best that he already understood the concept.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

Sokka was ALL OVER stealth like cold on ice.

Except for how his clothes didn't really blend all that well this far from the nearest iceberg... But, oh, yeah. Tactics was his middle name. If he had one, it would be.


... Sokka took notes.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[the_merriest]

This class was so freaking cool.

Rikku was taking a buttload of notes.

Re: OOC

[tatooine-doofus.livejournal.com]

Luke took notes and wondered where the Jedi technique of making other people not remember you fell.