DE Chpt 5

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==Chapter 5 - Danger Everywhere==
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20 March 3050
System 119628
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"We need to figure out what we do once we leave here. Where do we go? We already know the Oberon Confederation is no longer safe for us. Star Captain Branden confirmed that for us. So let's all lay it on the table and come to a decision." Major William Mitchell said to the gathered officers.
"I am not keen on heading to the Federated Commonwealth. I am sure I have charges of desertion waiting for me." Captain Marcus Wright said
"Not sure I want to tangle with any more Clan folks, not yet anyway. I just want to put some solid ground under my feet for a bit. Collect my thoughts." Lieutenant Paul Frazier said
"Anywhere we go, there is a chance of tripping over Clan Wolf or another one. This is a large invasion I have been told by Star Captain Branden. But I agree, some ground time would really be nice. So where do we go?" Major William Mitchell asked
"Has to be fairly close, interstellar close that is. Two month travel at the most. Not until we refresh our air supply, restock on water and all the other stuff. Last Chance and Botany Bay are the closest." Captain Felicia Graves replied
"Both belong to a Clan Jade Falcon. Star Captain Branden told me that Clan Jade Falcon is not as easy going as Clan Wolf. Plus we are trying to avoid tangling with any other Clan troops. How far to Star's End?" Major Mitchell asked
"Almost two months unless we go direct thru the Oberon Confederation via uninhabited systems. I know the route we can take. The Excellence is in great shape, but lord knows the Dropships could use a proper flushing out and yard time. Not sure what we will use to pay for it though." Captain Felicia Graves said
Major William Mitchell looked around the table and got nods from the gathered officers. "Very well, Star's End it is. We leave the moment we are sure we have enough water, oxygen and fuel stocked up. We will deal with the payment side once we get there." 
Once the meeting had broken up, Major Mitchell went looking for Star Captain Branden who he found sipping a mug of tea on the grav deck. He grabbed a cup and took a seat across from him.
"We will be heading to Star's End from here. It will take us a couple months. I need an honest answer. if we trip over a Clan Wolf force, where do you and the former Clan Wolf people stand? I would rather not have to post guards and watch my back." Major Mitchell asked
Star Captain Branden frowned a little before answering. "I am sure that all of us would rather not have to face that possibility. We have given our word and that is our bond. We are no longer Clan Wolf, but they are still part of our blood. Though we are not free of our bonds, we are a part of this command now. I would prefer not facing Clan Wolf in combat."
"Honest answer. Star's End is not a very friendly place, we can easily get into a fight." Major Mitchell said
"I am sure Point Commander Trisha and her warriors would not shy away from a fight if that happens. The shuttle can provide us protection at the jump point. Jessica is a fine pilot and if not Freeborn, she would be in a frontline unit." Star Captain Branden said
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Current Table of Equipment of the 2nd Oberon Guards
36 Battlemechs (1 Thunderbolt, bunch of bugs and mediums)
3 Platoons of dirty grunts rifle (was four, but they lost 1 taking the Jumpship)
10 Elementals (2 Points)
1 Mark VIIC Shuttle
1 K-1C Dropshuttle
1 Overlord Dropship
1 Fury Dropship
1 Mule Dropship
1 Invader Jumpship
Unit Note: All the 2nd Oberon, 2nd battalion folks are "misfits". They don't torture, mistreat for fun etc like normal bandits. So they never fit in with the others and got grouped together and used on long range missions. Does not mean they are not good at what they do, because they are very good. They make large use of Tranqs to avoid inflicting casualties needlessly on raids. If they can "sneak" up on a barracks of militia and tranq all the "enemy" so much the better. They have barrels of the powerful sedatives.
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