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Operation Daytrip- A Heavenfall Story

Lets goooo! I'll have a CS up soon!

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

World in Conflict: Soviet Assault

@Foster

That takes me back.

But you can't beat the pure early 2000s alt-rock vibes of the main trailer



Man, I miss this game.

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

So who's ready to get dropped out the back of a C-17 Project Wingman style?

RAHH I LOVE BEING A MERCENARY!!!

Shattered Steel - An Ace Combat/Project Wingman/etc inspired aircraft-based RP

Plane Loadout for Stingray:

Internal Bay:
2x racks of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs, totalling 8 bombs

Two AIM-120D AMRAAM Missiles

AN/ALQ-165 Airborne Self-Protection Jammer

Shattered Steel - An Ace Combat/Project Wingman/etc inspired aircraft-based RP

"Likewise, it will be fun to see that swept-wing beast in action. My plane isn't as cumbersome as its ancestor, but I think I'll still the fancy acrobatics to." Ayvee said, grinning.

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Stingray taxied out behind onto the runway alongside the rest of the squadron, the navy blue of the aircraft starkly contrasted by the almost cartoonish shark mouth on the underside of the fuselage. Painted on the V-shaped tail, the opimitmus "Stingray" was displayed in all its pancake-like glory. Ayvee sat in the cockpit, face now obscured by her flight helmet and visor, as she went over her final run-up checks. The cockpit was filled with a far more modern interface, featuring larger LED displays, a touchscreen, and a slot to hold her digital touchpad for ease of flight plan use. She jerked the controls back and and forth, left and right, pressing the peddles and testing the brakes for a third time. Weapons successfully read "STANBY" on the display as she cycled the arming switch, engine and system indicators reading green across the board.

All was ready.

"Cobalt 4 following Cobalt 3 in departure," she announced smoothly as the throttle opened and the plane began to roll. The blue flame of the afterburner roared with delight as the Seahawk began to rapidly pick up speed. Before long, she was up into the air and into the clouds.

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"Jefe signing in. Unless you've got other plans for me, Captain, I'm going to ride nice and high in the cloud cover away from the group as we get close to target. They'll pick up on you guys before me, I'll rush in and hit their radar before turning around to help with the actual fight."

Ayvee nodded, agreeing with the idea. She chimed in right after.

"Stingray here, cap, proceeding with SEAD operations as well against designated targets. Jefe, I'll have the ECM up, should be able to handle their main radar, no problem, not that you need it. Hawks should be easy pickings after. Should have enough ordnance left over to support ground ops. Breaking off to commence op!"

With that, Ayvee pulled the aircraft up and pushed the throttle forward to quickly gain altitude and take position.

"Alright, Reagan, time to clock in."

@Smike@Rhona W

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

How would you feel about a Machbet (Isaeli M163 VADS with secondary armament of 4 Stingers) but instead of that a secondary Spike ATGM launcher?

@Thayr

I was tempted by something similar. The company working on the HSTVL had this concept art for a version carrying missiles and rockets


Decided I'd just stick with the configuration they actually tested/went with lol

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

The Fowl Bunch

Crew Position: Commander
Name: Catlin "Catty" Fowler
Age: 27
Gender/Sex: F
Appearance:

Stands at 5'8
Nationality: Irish American
Personal Outlook:
Catlin loves her sisters, her tank, and her cigs in that order first and foremost. She is the meanest, toughest, and most importantly, loudest of her sisters and thus was made commander. Though despite that fiery, angry attitude she carries, there is great comfort in its consistency. Whether she's in the middle of the hottest engagement or a regular outing, she seems never to falter or change.

History: See Below
Personal Weapons:
A looted Keltec RDB, a Glock 17, and a club

Crew Position: Gunner
Name: Emily "Menace" Fowler
Age: 27
Gender/Sex: F
Appearance:

Stands 5'7
Nationality: Irish American
Personal Outlook:
Volatile, reckless, and a complete lack of impulse control. It takes the calm, assured voice of Ruth and the heavy fist of Catlin to keep her in line. That said, she's also the most outgoing and personable of the three sisters, being known to be a great friend to drink with and have some fun. Or trouble, but for Emily, that's often one of the same. However, when combat starts and it's time to start rumbling, she becomes deadly focused on her task. She'll still swear, shout, and beat her fire control console, but never be distracted.
History: See Below
Personal Weapons: A stockless, short-barreled Mossberg 500A, a malet

Crew Position: Driver
Name: Ruth "Big Sis" Fowler
Age: 27
Gender/Sex: F
Appearance:

Stands 5'8
Nationality: Irish American
Personal Outlook:
Calm, soft spoken, and greatly contrasting to her two other sisters, Ruth often is the peacemaker and voice of reason of the three. Despite them being triplets, this far more relaxed and calm demeanour has earned her the status of being the "big sister" of the three. She deeply cares for the health and success of her two sisters and does everything she can to protect them unconditionally. If Catlin is getting into a heated argument with her employer, Ruth steps in to speak on her behalf. If Emily is once again in trouble with the authorities for the latest bar brawl, she's the one arriving at the jail to pay bail.

But make no mistake, Ruth is just as cruel as her sisters, even more so. Her family takes priority over everything else, and she'd happily skin a still-breathing cat if it meant protecting her sisters.
History: See Below
Personal Weapons: Maverick 88 with a bullpup conversion, Glock 17, and an old hand axe from their father.

History:
In the chaos following Heavensfall, the catastrophic orbital event that shattered skylines and scorched continents, the Fowler sisters—Catlin, Emily, and Ruth—were just 18 years old, scavenging for food and shelter in the ruined outskirts of Chicago. The Great Lakes was utterly devastated by the event, shrouded in ash clouds, with the great windy city being reduced to ruins from the subsequent earthquakes. In the immediate aftermath, the sisters were all they had left of their family.

While seeking refuge in the hollowed remains of a freight terminal near the old lakefront, they unearthed a sealed sub-level warehouse beneath twisted steel and rubble. Inside, preserved by time and circumstance, was a prototype HSTVL—an advanced light tank meant for rapid strike missions, long since forgotten by a collapsed command. They spent months in hiding, restoring the machine with scrap tech and stubborn grit, eventually driving it out of the ruins under the cover of ash storms.

The trio began taking contracts across the rebuilding and, more accurately, reconquering America as freelance tank mercenaries, quickly earning a reputation for daring raids and ghostly movement. They saw action across the continent as the United States slowly began to reestablish itself and reunite the devastated nation. Many roving militia technicals, jury-rigged battlewagons, and traitorous army/national guard tanks met their end at the hands of the Fowler's vehicle.

Ammo was scarce until they made contact with the Ember Line, an arms development and manufacturer that had popped up with the growing boom of mercenary work. In exchange for field data and a bit of advertising, the sisters secured a steady trickle of retrofitted shells and hybrid fuel cores, allowing their HSTVL, named "Shotgun Shine," to stay combat-ready even in the worst zones. Ember Line effectively became their sponsor, and thanks to their financial and technical support, their tank was able to be fully upgraded to the hydrogen hybrid engine, and they never had to worry about sourcing their unique ammunition.

Now in their mid-twenties, the Fowler sisters have joined up with Shattered Steel. Somewhat of a new and certainly unique addition to the international mercenary company, the sisters hope to expand their fortunes and see the world.

"Shotgun Shine"

Name:
HSTV-L (High Survivability Test Vehicle – Lightweight)
Type/Role:
Light Tank, Scout, Ambusher, Anti-Air
Reference Link:
tanks-encyclopedia.com/high-survivabi…

Modifications/Upgrades:
Powerplant:
Ember Line "Aeroline V"
- Replaced the old gas-turbine engine, it allows the vehicle to use contemporary fuel while retaining some of the original advantages, such as its incredibly quiet noise profile, thermal signature, and the ability to, in a pinch, use other fuel types. This engine carried the Fowlers across half the continental US after all.

Armament:
Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
-Swapped out both of the twin M240 coax guns with the heavier .50 cals. Retained the M240 mounted to the gunner's coupla.

General Modifications:
Generation 2 Thermals and Night Vision
- Only recently upgraded the old 80s era optics with a more modern set
Thermal Camouflage Netting
- Was added later in their career as they started meeting more serious threats, especially from the air
Jury-Rigged APS
- Adapted from the US's "Iron Curtain" active protection systems, they've managed to attach a similar system to their tank as a part of a homegrown APS system devised by Ember Line. However, it is a prototype, and has been reliably unreliable in what it does and does not consider a "projectile" when active, let alone if it activates.
Expanded Storage Baskets
- Additional baskets welded to the rear of the turret

Colour Scheme:
They've retained and maintained the original "Dual Tex" camouflage. Additions include the name of the tank on the barrel and Ember Line decals on the rear and sides of the tank.

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

Sike! I went with the HSTV-L! Here is my crew and tank! Hope you enjoy.

The Fowl Bunch

Crew Position: Commander
Name: Catlin "Catty" Fowler
Age: 27
Gender/Sex: F
Appearance:

Stands at 5'8
Nationality: Irish American
Personal Outlook:
Catlin loves her sisters, her tank, and her cigs in that order first and foremost. She is the meanest, toughest, and most importantly, loudest of her sisters and thus was made commander. Though despite that fiery, angry attitude she carries, there is great comfort in its consistency. Whether she's in the middle of the hottest engagement or a regular outing, she seems never to falter or change.

History: See Below
Personal Weapons:
A looted Keltec RDB, a Glock 17, and a club

Crew Position: Gunner
Name: Emily "Menace" Fowler
Age: 27
Gender/Sex: F
Appearance:

Stands 5'7
Nationality: Irish American
Personal Outlook:
Volatile, reckless, and a complete lack of impulse control. It takes the calm, assured voice of Ruth and the heavy fist of Catlin to keep her in line. That said, she's also the most outgoing and personable of the three sisters, being known to be a great friend to drink with and have some fun. Or trouble, but for Emily, that's often one of the same. However, when combat starts and it's time to start rumbling, she becomes deadly focused on her task. She'll still swear, shout, and beat her fire control console, but never be distracted.
History: See Below
Personal Weapons: A stockless, short-barreled Mossberg 500A, a malet

Crew Position: Driver
Name: Ruth "Big Sis" Fowler
Age: 27
Gender/Sex: F
Appearance:

Stands 5'8
Nationality: Irish American
Personal Outlook:
Calm, soft spoken, and greatly contrasting to her two other sisters, Ruth often is the peacemaker and voice of reason of the three. Despite them being triplets, this far more relaxed and calm demeanour has earned her the status of being the "big sister" of the three. She deeply cares for the health and success of her two sisters and does everything she can to protect them unconditionally. If Catlin is getting into a heated argument with her employer, Ruth steps in to speak on her behalf. If Emily is once again in trouble with the authorities for the latest bar brawl, she's the one arriving at the jail to pay bail.

But make no mistake, Ruth is just as cruel as her sisters, even more so. Her family takes priority over everything else, and she'd happily skin a still-breathing cat if it meant protecting her sisters.
History: See Below
Personal Weapons: Maverick 88 with a bullpup conversion, Glock 17, and an old hand axe from their father.

History:
In the chaos following Heavensfall, the catastrophic orbital event that shattered skylines and scorched continents, the Fowler sisters—Catlin, Emily, and Ruth—were just 18 years old, scavenging for food and shelter in the ruined outskirts of Chicago. The Great Lakes was utterly devastated by the event, shrouded in ash clouds, with the great windy city being reduced to ruins from the subsequent earthquakes. In the immediate aftermath, the sisters were all they had left of their family.

While seeking refuge in the hollowed remains of a freight terminal near the old lakefront, they unearthed a sealed sub-level warehouse beneath twisted steel and rubble. Inside, preserved by time and circumstance, was a prototype HSTVL—an advanced light tank meant for rapid strike missions, long since forgotten by a collapsed command. They spent months in hiding, restoring the machine with scrap tech and stubborn grit, eventually driving it out of the ruins under the cover of ash storms.

The trio began taking contracts across the rebuilding and, more accurately, reconquering America as freelance tank mercenaries, quickly earning a reputation for daring raids and ghostly movement. They saw action across the continent as the United States slowly began to reestablish itself and reunite the devastated nation. Many roving militia technicals, jury-rigged battlewagons, and traitorous army/national guard tanks met their end at the hands of the Fowler's vehicle.

Ammo was scarce until they made contact with the Ember Line, an arms development and manufacturer that had popped up with the growing boom of mercenary work. In exchange for field data and a bit of advertising, the sisters secured a steady trickle of retrofitted shells and hybrid fuel cores, allowing their HSTVL, named "Shotgun Shine," to stay combat-ready even in the worst zones. Ember Line effectively became their sponsor, and thanks to their financial and technical support, their tank was able to be fully upgraded to the hydrogen hybrid engine, and they never had to worry about sourcing their unique ammunition.

Now in their mid-twenties, the Fowler sisters have joined up with Shattered Steel. Somewhat of a new and certainly unique addition to the international mercenary company, the sisters hope to expand their fortunes and see the world.

"Shotgun Shine"

Name:
HSTV-L (High Survivability Test Vehicle – Lightweight)
Type/Role:
Light Tank, Scout, Ambusher, Anti-Air
Reference Link:
tanks-encyclopedia.com/high-survivabi…

Modifications/Upgrades:
Powerplant:
Ember Line "Aeroline V"
- Replaced the old gas-turbine engine, it allows the vehicle to use contemporary fuel while retaining some of the original advantages, such as its incredibly quiet noise profile, thermal signature, and the ability to, in a pinch, use other fuel types. This engine carried the Fowlers across half the continental US after all.

Armament:
Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
-Swapped out both of the twin M240 coax guns with the heavier .50 cals. Retained the M240 mounted to the gunner's coupla.

General Modifications:
Generation 2 Thermals and Night Vision
- Only recently upgraded the old 80s era optics with a more modern set
Thermal Camouflage Netting
- Was added later in their career as they started meeting more serious threats, especially from the air
Jury-Rigged APS
- Adapted from the US's "Iron Curtain" active protection systems, they've managed to attach a similar system to their tank as a part of a homegrown APS system devised by Ember Line. However, it is a prototype, and has been reliably unreliable in what it does and does not consider a "projectile" when active, let alone if it activates.
Expanded Storage Baskets
- Additional baskets welded to the rear of the turret

Colour Scheme:
They've retained and maintained the original "Dual Tex" camouflage. Additions include the name of the tank on the barrel and Ember Line decals on the rear and sides of the tank.

@Rhona W

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

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Edit: Also, your crew and their tonk are approved!
I have a personal soft-spot for the M60 as well, so good choice.

@Rhona W

I love the M60. Saw this recently

M60

From the "Fire Rises" HOI4 mod, apparently.

Shattered Steel - Armoured Fist. An RP about modern armoured vehicles in an alternate world- ON HIATUS

@Foster

It's not a problem. Already ran it by the group, and I'm good. Plus the Sherman was produced and upgraded well into the mid 1960s and used up into the 1980s by Israel. I also have a good ref pic that I posted in the interest check thread:

Sherman Upgrade Idea

Fits the theme and the vibe just fine.