http://on-her-korhal.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] on-her-korhal.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-03-20 12:00 pm
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Tactics 201, Thursday Period Two

"After last week, I figure you're all a little sick of eye-to-eye." Kerrigan was smiling faintly as she said it, but there was a hint of something a little more genuine behind that expression-- maybe a little disappointed, or resigned. "So we're going to take to the skies. The Wraith is going to be your baby - or should I say, babies - today. I won't bother you with the controls-- this is all about getting yourself familiar with the basics of space superiority battle."

The Danger Shop lit up for a moment, and then all that was there was space, little stars dotting the lack-of-horizon. Something invisible played the part of floor beneath their feet, showing nothing more than further distance. An image of the Wraith appeared, as if out of nowhere, in said space.

"The Wraith is a high-speed fighter ship. The key to space superiority is speed, first of all-- but if that's got your interest, you'll have to join Engineering. The second key point is maneuverability, and that's what we're working on today. In today's simulation, three Wraiths," and the image triplicated itself, "Are at each of your disposal. It's your job to outmaneuver your enemy and blast them out of the sky."

She ran a hand through her hair. "One of the basic strategies is harassing your enemy-- deploying small bursts of fire to critically wound them before getting out of range for another pass. Don't stick to your target too long. As long as you can see them, they can probably see you..."

A smirk. "Barring any cloaking devices, of course..."

[ wait for the ocd up! ]

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] sixstandingby.livejournal.com 2008-03-21 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
Gavin Darklighter

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 12:15 pm (UTC)(link)
A high speed fighter ship? River was certainly listening.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] pyroliz.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Liz carefully took notes.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 01:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Sokka was damn near drooling over the ships.

And taking notes. Notes were good.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] redintraining.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Sky was VERY attentive during the lecture. He couldn't wait to jump into a Wraith and go through the exercise today- after last week, outmanuvering and shooting things sounded like a very appealing idea.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] time-flyer-5.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
This sounded interesting -- Jen had plenty of experience piloting the Time Flyers, but only Wes's Time Jet had had any firepower, and besides, individual ships with firepower required a completely different kind of tactical thinking than linking five ships up into a giant robot that fought hand-to-hand, wasn't it?

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[identity profile] sixstandingby.livejournal.com 2008-03-21 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Gavin took a lot of notes.

Flying. Kriffing finally, something that didn't make him feel dense.

Re: Team Up and Fight

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 12:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"A dance," River said to herself, choosing to maneouvering three Wraiths.

Re: Team Up and Fight

[identity profile] sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Sokka could play video games any time. Well, not really, but you get the point. What's the point in doing something like this if you can't do it hands-on?

He grabbed a cockpit and strapped himself in. "All right, who wants to face my Wraith-y wrath?"

Re: Team Up and Fight

[identity profile] redintraining.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Sky chose to get inside the simulated cockpit, looking around for someone to partner with. He had a feeling this was going to be a breeze.

Re: Talk to the TA

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
River looked quite excited today. High-speed fighter ships!

Re: Talk to Kerrigan

[identity profile] sorella-vecchia.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Lieutenant?" Triela approached Kerrigan after class.