Originally Posted by
Triiodine
Q1:
A bunch of folks screaming during briefing isn't exactly a problem (Read: it happens pretty often), if a glass wall is breached, then I would escalate to activating the briefing flasher should they step into the command booth. While it would of course always be best to punish the few, without access to MPs, one must punish the many in order to get the point across. If marines refuse to settle down after a briefing flash and a verbal IC beration, there's not much one can do without MPs. While a BE is always an option, as you can read earlier in my application, it is a tool that removes a player from the round permanently (With respect to cryo-ERT, general ERT, and playing a beno), and a tool I'd prefer not to use.
If events continue to escalate, such as being disarmed by a bunch of PFCs in the command box, participating marines that willingly go from unga-rp to clearly defined low-rp can be my guest, it'd be down to moderation to handle the events should they escalate out of in-character actions. If players are actively towing the line, then they should understand their potential consequences.
Q2:
The RO is to be given a stern warning, and instead told to re-purpose ten M39 SMGs from each prep vendor in order to compensate for the lack of metal. They would be informed that the replacement bill will be coming out of their paygrade. If they continue to fail to follow orders, they can enjoy a demotion to a regular CT. If they continue to directly or indirectly sabotage the operation, parole via deployment, or BE would be their choice. The underpinnings of a good FOB and a good round (for marines) relies on an active and coordinated RO above most else. In regards to the squads, Charlie would be called off from a forward defensive line, and instead instructed to another set of directives, likely QRF for another squad, or joint scouting of the underground. Bravo will proceed as normal and await more metal when it comes, an unfortunate tactical disadvantage, but there are only so many chairs an engineer can scrap planetside.
Q3:
Inform the Alpha SL that they have incoming hostiles, and instruct them to get as many lazer coordinate marks south of the FOB as possible in order to stall benos with orbital bombardment. Charlie would be ordered to fallback to the FOB through security to avoid direct hostile contact and reinforce Alpha at the FOB. Bravo is to fall off from the bar post-haste and move through administration and cut a flank into the incoming hostiles. If the xenos are faster than the jarheads and the FOB is falling fast, Bravo would be issued to make general movement to the FOB and belay the flanking order. Remaining Deltas are to be transferred to other squads until the threat passes, or the FOB is lost, at which orders breakdown regardless.
The best action to take is one of shifting tactics on your feet, the round can't be paused, the fight must go on no matter how tough it is. However follow Stegnov's personality and character, should losses rise above 40%, and most squads are outside the FOB and combat zone, issue general evacuation via Normandy with a re-deploy on Alamo should time and hijack mechanics permit.
