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! ]

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Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[on-her-korhal.livejournal.com]

Find someone from another world. What defines stealth where you come from?

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[halfshell-hero.livejournal.com]

Mikey bounced anxiously in his seat as he waited for a partner. He was pretty sure he had his definition of stealth all figured out. After all, Splinter had drilled it into his head enough.

And if worse came to worse, he could always demonstrate his own spectacular stealth power. The 'if I can't see you, you can't see me,' turtle tucking his head into his shell technique.

It probably wasn't stealthy, but it had saved his shell many, many times.

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[solo_sword]

"Got a partner yet?" Jaina asked.

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[halfshell-hero.livejournal.com]

"Not yet, dudette!" Mikey grinned, then tilted his head as though deep in thought (clearly he had to be careful about it, lest he hurt himself), then grinned some more. "Dude. I rhymed."

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[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

Lee had heard his father discuss stealth tactics before, briefly, and he'd been learning about it some in school before his transfer. Still, his knowledge of the subject wasn't complete by any means.

But, he was there, ready to discuss what he did know.

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[the_merriest]

"Hiya!" Rikku waved. "You're probably not from my world, right? 'Cause no one here is. Except Lulu is, now, but I don't think you're in that class, are you? Anyway. Hi!"

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[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"I'm pretty sure I'd remember you," he replied but it was said with a smile and some laughter. "I'm Lee and I think we're from different worlds."

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[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

Seely wasn't sure if always winning at hide and seek counted, but it was what he had.

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[multiplez]

Z sat down next to Seely and said, "In my world we have ninjas," by way of greeting. "Also, there's this guy on my team who's half-alien and can turn invisible. But I've only met him the once."

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[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

"Our techniques are a bit more basic," Seely said. "We might have ninjas though. Just ones that are really good at hiding themselves."

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I know someone with the ability to project images into your head," Isabel said, thinking of Tess. "If she wanted to, all you'd see was an empty room. Even if six people were standing right in front of you. It was rather useful when we had to sneak into the FBI base." Less useful when she used it to brainwash and kill a friend.

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[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Bridge? Look at all twitchy at the mention of someone with the ability to project thoughts that could make people see whatever they wanted them to? Nah.

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"She's long gone," Isabel assured him. "As far as I know, she's still back on Antar."

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[he-lived.livejournal.com]

Harry thought of his invisibility cloak, and Disillusionment Charms. They weren't bad, and he was happy to talk about them with someone.

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[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"Let's talk," Lee said, moving closer. "Tell me what that stick of yours can do."

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[he-lived.livejournal.com]

Harry looked a bit wary, but replied, "All right. I can cast Disillusionment Charms with it. What about you?"

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[morpherboy.livejournal.com]

Marco's idea of stealth was 'morph something very small' and 'don't make bad jokes while hiding' but he was willing to discuss both.

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[death-of-hope.livejournal.com]

Anemone sat down next to Marco and grinned. "Well, my version of stealth is to hit someone hard and fast so that they're down before they know I'm there. Being bright pink makes being sneaky a bit difficult."

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[morpherboy.livejournal.com]

"My version is to shut up and morph something small and unnoticeable. Hair dye?"

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[im-afrog.livejournal.com]

Adam looked around for a partner, thinking about stealth and how it applied to him.

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[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly waved at Adam. "Need a partner still?"

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[im-afrog.livejournal.com]

"Hey Molly," Adam waved back, smiling. "That I do."

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[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

Billy looked around for a partner. Stealthily.

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[turtle-toughguy.livejournal.com]

Raph figured one turtle to talk about their definition of stealth would be enough, even if it was Mikey. He figured his brother at least understood the concept as much as he did, though neither of them was really the stealthiest.

So, Raphael did his own version of 'being stealthy' and tried to go completely unnoticed by sitting quietly and avoiding eye contact with any of the other occupants of the room.

What? He wasn't a talker. He did better demonstrating.

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[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

"Hey, you're good at that," Sokka said to the Snowmonter who hated him. "Verrrry stealthy." He nodded, and cocked his head quizzically. "Have you taken this class before?"