http://on-her-korhal.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] on-her-korhal.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-09-12 09:46 am
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Alternative Tactics, Wednesday Period One 12/09

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! ]

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 12:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"You don't seem sure," Lee said. "I'm Lee."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Seely, we haven't met before," Lee told him. "I'd remember a name like that before. Are you staring because I'm new?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
That was a better excuse than 'arms'. "Yes."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"What if I told you I wasn't new?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Pretty sure you are."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"I've been here since the start of summer," Lee lied. "You're just not observant."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, you'd have been in the radio notes if you had."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"You think?" Lee shrugged. "Maybe I was and you just didn't notice."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"I would have."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm very quiet and unobtrusive," Lee said. "And we were in different classes."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Really, what classes did you take?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee said the first thing that came to mind. "Glitter class."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Professor Skywalker did a really good job with that, didn't they?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"I didn't really pay attention to who taught it," Lee said, trying to avoid an unnecessary mistake. "I was too enthralled by the glitter."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"How could you miss Professor Skywalker personally demonstrating the glitter boykissy effect on his students?"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Because I'm just that interested in glitter," Lee retorted.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Bit hard not to notice your teacher laying one on you."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"He didn't kiss me!" Lee exclaimed.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"But you were in his glitter class!"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"I was not!" Forget the ruse, he was not admitting to getting kissed by a guy. "I was not!"

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Seely smirked. "Bit hard to be I suppose, since the glitter class was taught by Rory."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee glared grumpily. "Whatever."

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Seely just looked smug.