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: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not that I know of. Hermione might know," Harry replied thoughtfully. "She knows things like that. I tend to just like to know how to use the magic, not how it works."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"I haven't met Hermione yet," he said, stumbling over the name. Weird name.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"She's down the hall from us," he told him. "Maybe she'll even loan you her copy of Hogwarts, a History."

Harry was so helpful.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe," he said. "I could go see her."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Tell her how you told me to drop the boot on you when you do."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Or maybe I'll ask her out to a movie," Lee said, just to test for reaction.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Harry shrugged. "I don't think you're her type."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee laughed, shaking his head. "I just wanted to see how you'd react."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"She's...Hermione," Harry replied, making a face. "Just a friend."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay." He grinned. "Any other stealth magic stuff?"

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have an invisibility cloak," he said a bit reluctantly.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee's eyebrows shot up. "Does that mean what I think it means?"

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"It means a cloak that makes me invisible."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Huh." Lee sat back in his chair. "You have it here?"

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"In class? No."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not in class," Lee said and rolled his eyes. "At the school."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Which means yes," he said and grinned slowly.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don't go looking for it," Harry warned.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course not," he said and grinned slowly.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm serious. I'll show you it if you want but it's really kind of valuable." Harry was regretting telling him more by the second.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'd like to see it," he replied. "And I won't break it."

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] he-lived.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Harry looked suspicious, but nodded.

Re: Discuss Stealth Techniques In Your Era

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2007-09-12 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee just grinned.