{"id":7427,"date":"2023-09-28T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/battlestarmercury.com\/wordpress\/?p=7427"},"modified":"2023-09-29T06:27:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T06:27:25","slug":"battlestar-mercury-book3-logistics-chapter-18-tit-for-tat-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/battlestarmercury.com\/wordpress\/?p=7427","title":{"rendered":"Battlestar Mercury, Book#3 &#8220;Logistics&#8221;: chapter 18 &#8220;tit-for-tat\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cThis is the XO pre jump check list is running.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cAll launch bays have birds and are ready for combat jump.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cAll FTL lights are green. The board shows jump keys are inserted. FTL spooled and ready. Double check FTL jump destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CIC: \u201cValkyrie wing reporting ready for combat jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cMinotaur&#8217;s reporting ready for combat jump.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cSupply ships show ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Radio transmission on speakers: \u201cThis is Solaria actual. We are ready to jump.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cRequesting orders from Saturn actual.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saturn Actual: \u201cConduct combat jump. Good hunting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url  1   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dImpi5YODFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CIC: \u201cAll ships are present in formation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saturn Actual: \u201cLaunch all birds, fire first offensive salvo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cLaunch all vipers, fire missile salvo one. All ships break right. Ready flak left. Maintain formation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url 2   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k0tg1PKMAEM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CIC: \u201cRadiologcal alarm. Nuclear launch detected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cSet warship posture to defensive. Ready flak. Valkyrie detachment flak left.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url #3   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tXOG90b-A_Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cCAG. Queen keep your birds clear of the debris mines. Guns shift to target two.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CIC: \u201cNuclear launch warning. More nukes inbound.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cFlak left all capable ships. Prepare for shockwaves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saturn Actual: \u201cMaintain formation. Maintain firing rate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cYou heard the commander. Keep her going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url #4   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m47oQQO59RU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cMore nukes inbound! CAG Several squadrons damaged by the debris mines. Red and blue squadrons, defend the recovery of bent birds. Queen! Get it done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saturn Actual: \u201cCombat landings are authorized.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cGet those birds on the deck. Crash turn to port. Prepare to flak right. Guns shift to closest target.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pilot: \u201cThis is Lizard to all players in blue squadron. Interceptors, inbound, nukes, and form up on me. We&#8217;re going Base star shopping\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url #5   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/80YHlNjLdPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CIC: \u201cNuclear detonations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO: \u201cMaintain flak and maintain gun firing rate. Let&#8217;s get a firing solution for the main guns. Prepare for salvo mode.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url #6    4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EfAmBTxLH6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CIC: \u201cGunships switch fire to alternate target. Valkyries maintain fire in current target take them down take them down. Vipers they are concentrating on the supply ships please defend them. We need those weapons for the next stage of the battle plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url  #7   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/87DKJmQEBMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url #8   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BKWwxIa1kAM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 url #9    4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QdtszqLG6u0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO Saturn: \u201cAll players concentrate your fields of fire, maintain flak. Concentrate on this the last couple of base stars they tried to bracket us, and we got them. CAG, maintain safety with your air wing we need them for the next step of this journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saturn Actual: \u201cThis is Saturn Actual. Maintain firing rates. Damage control parties standby for launch. Warships report any need for emergency repairs before the next jump.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18  url 10   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LtfplpCjKws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO:\u201dThis is XO Saturn. Prepare for next phase of the operation. Remember it&#8217;s two jumps to get to the next depot. Please double triple check all jump coordinates so we all end up in the same place at the same time and get into the formation we have in the battle plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saturn Actual: \u201cThis is Saturn actual to all forces. We&#8217;ll see you on the other side. Good hunting!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18  url 11 1   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HHZuLK3AmNQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Full chapter video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"B3 Chapter 18 &quot;Tit for tat&quot;   4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Xq-dNt-p2U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThis is the XO pre jump check list is running.\u201d \u201cAll launch bays have birds and are ready for combat jump.\u201d \u201cAll FTL lights are green. The board shows jump keys are inserted. FTL spooled and ready. 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