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Lunamaria HawkeAnsgar didn't consider the fact that his comment on the psyker's current state was ignored as insulting or anything, it really wasn't anything unusual. However, that was not the concern, as the Celestian started giving out the next assignment orders. Firstly, spot for Guard artillery to bring down Ork AA. This would clear the path for them to be able to relocate by air to the foundry and hold the line there. From that point, they would have to find some sort of weapon or method capable of pushing back against the Orks. Breakout efforts were usually vital to besieged forces, however, there was a problem of manpower. Breaking out without the means of remaining secure accomplished nothing except use up resources, be they bodies, munitions, or otherwise necessary supplies. He was not the one in charge though, so that was well and truly above his head.
The psyker spoke up, waiting needlessly for all eyes to be specifically on her before she laid out her plan. Send the skull probes, let them target, and have them sitting around waiting to prep for the follow on mission. Glancing at the probes, Ansgar considered the problems with sending two unarmed machines out. Guard forces used human spotters for a good reason, and he calmly pointed that out after she finished her bit. "With all due respect ma'am, I must disagree with said plan. So, we assume the Guard forces here can even interpret the encoded burst transmissions they would use, which if they are anything like our kit, they cannot without some modifications that would make the cogboys very angry." Ansgar paid no heed to the cogboy that had accompanied the psyker as he spoke, it was common Guard slang that he never paid it any mind.
"Utilizing servo skulls as spotters would take a very specific set of tools, assuming yours are equipped as such already, and if they aren't the modification time would not save us any time to go out ourselves. Secondly, spotters not only relay coordinates but report on effectiveness of the barrage. Third, terrain navigation isn't nearly as much of a problem as you might think. If deploying the entire team is that much of a concern for you, I'll go. This sort of operation is typical of sorties into a no man's land, spotting hostile AA or heavy weapon positions for effective fire, and slipping away again. I would rather go than rely on servo skulls not purpose built for the mission." Ansgar had his arms crossed over his chestplate now, turned to face the psyker squarely while he spoke on his misgivings for the suggested plan. Servo skulls could be used for scouting, he reckoned, but spotters used a very specific set of equipment and broadcasting methods, including the type of fire that would be most effective. Merely receiving coordinates would not optimize the Basilisk's artillery strikes, meaning wasted rounds. Going off this situation, they could not risk wasted rounds.
Hence why the Krieger volunteered. Grenadiers were the closest the Krieg regiments had to stormtroopers, and were drawn from the rank and file of the regiment, trained in house, and kitted out nearly as well as the stormtroopers themselves. His background as an engineer prior to Grenadier would ensure he could operate the necessary equipment, and raids like this were precisely what the Grenadiers did, alongside being the first ones out of the trenches and charging the enemy line. Gloryboys and Grenadiers had their differences, deployment methods for example, but they could operate as the vanguard none the less, targeting specific high value objectives or moving through enemy lines to take out targets prior. Solo operations were a rarity, but he could do it if necessary. If they were offering alternatives, than he had offered his, mostly in rebuke to sending servo skulls to do the job of proper spotters.
The psyker spoke up, waiting needlessly for all eyes to be specifically on her before she laid out her plan. Send the skull probes, let them target, and have them sitting around waiting to prep for the follow on mission. Glancing at the probes, Ansgar considered the problems with sending two unarmed machines out. Guard forces used human spotters for a good reason, and he calmly pointed that out after she finished her bit. "With all due respect ma'am, I must disagree with said plan. So, we assume the Guard forces here can even interpret the encoded burst transmissions they would use, which if they are anything like our kit, they cannot without some modifications that would make the cogboys very angry." Ansgar paid no heed to the cogboy that had accompanied the psyker as he spoke, it was common Guard slang that he never paid it any mind.
"Utilizing servo skulls as spotters would take a very specific set of tools, assuming yours are equipped as such already, and if they aren't the modification time would not save us any time to go out ourselves. Secondly, spotters not only relay coordinates but report on effectiveness of the barrage. Third, terrain navigation isn't nearly as much of a problem as you might think. If deploying the entire team is that much of a concern for you, I'll go. This sort of operation is typical of sorties into a no man's land, spotting hostile AA or heavy weapon positions for effective fire, and slipping away again. I would rather go than rely on servo skulls not purpose built for the mission." Ansgar had his arms crossed over his chestplate now, turned to face the psyker squarely while he spoke on his misgivings for the suggested plan. Servo skulls could be used for scouting, he reckoned, but spotters used a very specific set of equipment and broadcasting methods, including the type of fire that would be most effective. Merely receiving coordinates would not optimize the Basilisk's artillery strikes, meaning wasted rounds. Going off this situation, they could not risk wasted rounds.
Hence why the Krieger volunteered. Grenadiers were the closest the Krieg regiments had to stormtroopers, and were drawn from the rank and file of the regiment, trained in house, and kitted out nearly as well as the stormtroopers themselves. His background as an engineer prior to Grenadier would ensure he could operate the necessary equipment, and raids like this were precisely what the Grenadiers did, alongside being the first ones out of the trenches and charging the enemy line. Gloryboys and Grenadiers had their differences, deployment methods for example, but they could operate as the vanguard none the less, targeting specific high value objectives or moving through enemy lines to take out targets prior. Solo operations were a rarity, but he could do it if necessary. If they were offering alternatives, than he had offered his, mostly in rebuke to sending servo skulls to do the job of proper spotters.