11-25-3046 After Action Report
Reaper Lance was on patrol and picked up a mech on their long-range sensors. Lt. Wilhelm moved to the North to identify the unit. As he got a full identification on his computer he received a communication from the Draconis mech warrior Takoshi von Sydow challenging him to one on one combat. Lt. Wilhelm accepted and they both proceeded to engage, Takoshi von Sydow from the north and Lt Wilhelm from the South. Sydow immediately showed his skills with his LRM 20 by score hits with 12 out 20 missiles at max range. Lt. Wilhelm realized he needed to close quickly to get in close range of his weapons and to hopefully reduce the usefulness of Sydow’s LRM 20. So, he moved quickly through forest and hills with expert skill. Lt. Wilhelm was able to maneuver in close with a height advantage and after hitting with a couple of medium lasers and SRM’s, he landed a kick to the center torso of Sydow’s Griffin. Then the battle became a chase as Sydow tried to get some distance for optimum range for his weapons. It seemed as if Lt. Wilhelm could anticipate Sydow’s moves allowing him to have the initiative and he continued to press in close. Then one of Lt. Wilhelm’s SRM missiles got a lucky critical strike to Sydow’s Center torso damaging his engine and gyro, and he also landed a kick to the left leg causing damage to the upper actuator. Sydow returned the favor by getting a lucky shot with his LRM where a missile found the weak spot in the center torso and took out a jump jet from LT. Wilhelm’s Gladiator. As the battle continued they both struggled to gain or maintain the advantage. Lt. Wilhelm took LRM missiles to the head taking minor injuries, but in return he was able to destroy the right arm containing the large pulse laser on the Griffin. This allowed Lt. Wilhelm to turn the tide in his favor. After another couple of exchanges of weapon fire, Lt. Wilhelm was able to destroy Sydow’s only remaining weapon, his LRM 20. Sydow immediately yielded the battle to Lt. Wilhelm. Lt. Wilhelm felt it was honorable combat and allowed Sydow to leave the field. Lt. Wilhelm returned to the mobile field base for medical treatment and repairs, leaving Sgt. Jax Fenwick in charge of the remaining lance members in the field. He also dispatched Sgt Leopold Nimtz, in his Crusader, to join the patrol.
Photos to follow when I figure out how to easily get them posted.