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Topic Started: Oct 5 2009, 07:35 PM (277 Views)
v_lazy_dragon	Oct 5 2009, 07:35 PM Post #1
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	What with feeling a bit unwell recently, I've been watching a lot more of the crappy modern 'Action' B-movies on Sky over the last few days. Couple that with a high temperature and having been playing lots of modern adventure games on the xbox and you get insperation for a new set of games! ~ cue pounding soundtrack, hot chicks and gunfights ~ Yes Ladies & Gentlemen - MULP is BACK! What it boils down to is that I've got stacks of modern figures... but don't really fancy the rules sets I've got for them (great rules to read, but it'll take me an age to teach them to anyone). So, I'm going to throw historical realism to the wind and play them through with Skank. To 'unify' games, there will be a series of linking characters - but what they'll be doing each game may vary greatly. (Think A team, or the Bond movies...). But I don't just want to get bogged down in one place, so they'll have to be mercenaries or some such. In the end I stole the (much used) hollywood idea of having a group of agents picked from the best Law Enforcement, Military & Intelligance Agnecy operators of a variety of nations (precisely which don't really matter) acting outside the jurisdiction of the worlds governments and without the UN having any idea. These picked agents will go head to head with the usual gammut of villans: Crimials, Rogue states, Terrorists, Zombies and gribbly aliens. Its all set in the 'present' which may infact vary from some time in the late 80's to 6 months next Tuesday. Martial artists may some how miraculously survive being shot at by the best part of a regiment of North Korean troops to do battle with the arch villans evil-sister/ninja/robot/pet-velociraptor. Cars can and will be come submarines. Vehicles will probably explode if shot at with small arms; and through it all our heros should (hopefully) stride victorious and evil (TM) will take a backseat for another day... So - its not serious, should let me actually get some of my modern figures on the table, should be able to cope with almost any number of players, be able to cope with varying players who may bring their own figures if they so wish and most of all... it should be fun
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


Schrodinger's Cat	Oct 5 2009, 07:56 PM Post #2
Raider Posts: 448 Group: Members Member #52 Joined: Oct 24, 2008	Sounds like great fun! I want a secret underwater base please
	Work Status: @ Uni (Hold 'till December.)


mattblackgod	Oct 5 2009, 08:07 PM Post #3
Administrator Posts: 3,664 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jul 22, 2008	Sounds like a good plan and Skank is flexible to play it with a nice amount of tongue in cheek.
	Mattblackgod - Warlord in Charge and Wargames Anarchist! Bow Down to the Wasteland Warlords!!!! Mattblackgods world - A Post Apoc minis site Mutate & Survive!


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 5 2009, 08:22 PM Post #4
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	(I haven't forgotten or neglected my Early old west stuff... but I'm still trying to get that finished and I want to gauge player opinion at gamesoc)
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 6 2009, 10:57 AM Post #5
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Briefing for 1st game: ### Mission: Cold Fox ### Briefing Background: General Tushumbe, the primary warlord in the South East African State of Dagomba is supposedly involved in an arms deal 'which will make me [Tushumbe] the principal power in Africa' . The Shadow Force Executive has wanted the general dead for some time, primarily for his human rights abuses (the arms transaction is being funded with diamonds mined through slave labour - a pointed reminder of this.) The General is not normally observed out side his heavily fortified 'Presidential' compound - this meeting with the arms traders should be a golden opportunity for his liquidation. Primary Objectives: Liquidate General Tushumbe (see attached file for description particulars) Secondary Objectives:* * Secure details of this arms deal, along with the goods in question if possible. Hostile Forces in the Region: Tushumbe is invariably accompanied by a select force of his 'Liberation Struggle Veterans' (see attachment for details) as well as several units of army/militia. (Again see attachments for details). Expected resistance ~ platoon strength The arms dealers he is trading with appear to be an offshoot of one of the major Russian Mafia families, although exact details are not know. It would be fair to assume that they will be bringing a lot of heat, incase Tushumbe attempts to double cross them. Location details: Not known at this time. Satellite uplink will confirm exact details 5 minutes ahead of insertion. Attachment 1: Tushumbe Identification Details Age: 47 Nationality: Dagomban Height: Estimated at 5’ 10” Weight: Estimated at 200 lbs Distinguishing features: Almost completely Bald, tends to favour flamboyant clothing, Scar across left side of face (oftens wears sunglasses to conceal) Attachment 2: Liberation Struggle Veterans Tushumbe’s ‘elite’ these troops are the veterans of Tushumbe’s struggle for power. Although not comparable to Western forces, they are greatly feared by apposing African states. Tushumbe’s private witch doctor (Mataweyo) supposedly embibes them with powerful ju-ju spirits, which local superstition says makes then almost unkillable. No evidence has ever been observed to support this. As Tushumbe’s favourites, they are often in receipt of the pick of weapons and equipment. Threat rating: Moderate Attachment 3: Dagomban Army/Militia Little more than armed thugs from Tushumbe’s ‘Yetwes’ Clan, they make up the majority of military presence in Dagomba. Generally lacking in any sort of formal training, and equipped in a hodge-podge manner, the main threat is the size of the forces employed rather than their capabilities. They do tend to have a disproportionate number of heavy weapons. Threat rating: Low Edited by v_lazy_dragon, Oct 6 2009, 11:01 AM.
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 6 2009, 11:16 AM Post #6
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	The SKANK additions I'll be using for the games... Attached to this post: compendium___MULP.doc (1.02 MB)
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


mattblackgod	Oct 6 2009, 03:41 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 3,664 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jul 22, 2008	Cool more rules! Dawige will probably want a copy of those. Nice looking background too.
	Mattblackgod - Warlord in Charge and Wargames Anarchist! Bow Down to the Wasteland Warlords!!!! Mattblackgods world - A Post Apoc minis site Mutate & Survive!


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 7 2009, 02:33 PM Post #8
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Cheers Danny - the rules should all be things you've seen before, a they are just a re-hash of some of my old ones. I'll be adding more 'hero specific' stuff to them in a bit though...
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 7 2009, 04:23 PM Post #9
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	And here is an updated version of my Skank 'legends' rules for heroes (thanks to Danny for his help with this a long time ago!) and a 'personnel record' (AKA Character sheet) Attached to this post: Shadow_Force_Personnel_Record.doc (34.5 KB) MULP_Character_quirks.doc (29 KB)
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 8 2009, 07:08 PM Post #10
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Shadow force is a secret paramilitary group; comprised of the pick of the worlds Military, Law Enforcement & Intelligance agencies and opperating outside of international jurisdiction. The controlling hand behind 'Shadow Force' is the Executive, a group which comprises 12 members - all senior members of the major world powers Military & Intelligance agencies. Shadow force's remit is to enhance world stability & protect the civillian public - their methods direct and effective. Things the UN would never be able to sanction. Operatives are often in conflict with Criminals, Rogue States and Terrorists. Wherever a Corrupt general extorts 'taxes' from the local population to prepare for a coup; When a terrorist group obtains biological weapons; Where a global corperation performs extreme research into genetic alteration to create a superweapon - Shadow force intervenes. For the 'feel' of the games: Films - think of the Arnie's team from Predator 1, possibly with the Mercs from 'Wild Geese' and Arnie in 'Commando' thrown in for added character. Video Games - Mix 'Rainbow Six' with the Shop from 'Soldier of Fortune' add a dose of 'Just Cause' or 'Mercenaries'. Or just think of it as GI Joe with less weird characters: i.e. Highly trained specialists acting in secrecy. Was the Description of the game I sent out to gamesoc to try and attract players...
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 10 2009, 09:06 PM Post #11
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Operation Cold Fox went well, playing out with a 'Arnie' level of accuracy (Lots of mooks falling over, vehicles blowing up, but no laser watches, red spandex or ninjas) and I think was well enjpoyed by all. The Directors after action report is now up in the 'Other Battle reps' section...
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 10 2009, 10:09 PM Post #12
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	I thought I'd quickly post up some piccs of the existing Shadow Force team: From L to R: Dead Eye (Jame's Character), Penguin (Lachalan's), Rambo (Chris') Better pictures of Deadeye: The late, great, Chesty (Formerly Dave's Charcater): Kudu, Operations Director (Controlled by me in occasional games, and who I use for report signing... ) : Mossy, Deputy Director (Also Partly me): Other Assorted Agents (One of whom will become Chasty's Replacement; You've probably all seen the figures before in other pictures but I thought I show them again anyway...):
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 15 2009, 08:50 AM Post #13
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	###Operation: Bright Star### Date: 17/10/2009 Team insertion time: ETA1400 Briefing Background: Following the un-successful attempt on Tushumbe’s Life, the executive has deemed it necessary to gather more information on his operations. With the view of securing more details on the nuclear weapons deal, and possible key knowledge on Tushumbe’s movements in the near future, you are going to apprehend and extract his cousin Col. Kingami. Kingami is the officer commanding the liberation struggle veterans, and a big player in the Tushumbe regime. Kingami is known to be moving between military encampments by railroad, on a grand inspection of the militia. SF Operatives are to halt the train, accost & subdue Kingami, and proceed to the extraction point. Primary Objectives: Take Kingami captive, and ensure he leaves operational area alive. Secondary Objectives: Reach extraction point with minimum of SF casualties. Hostile Forces in the Region: Although the commander of the Liberation Struggle Veterans, Kingami will likely only be accompanied by militia seconded to the escort duty. (See attachment 2 for details) Expected resistance ~ platoon strength Location details: Not known at this time. Satellite uplink will confirm exact details 5 minutes ahead of insertion. Attachment 1: Kingami Identification Details Age: 45 Nationality: Dagomban Height: Estimated at 6’ Weight: Estimated at 210 lbs Distinguishing features: Kingami is over weight, and typically dresses in a paramilitary fashion, favoring red detailing on his uniform. A Red Beret is often a common accompaniment to his attire. Attachment 2: Dagomban Army/Militia Little more than armed thugs from Tushumbe’s ‘Yetwes’ Clan, they make up the majority of military presence in Dagomba. Generally lacking in any sort of formal training, and equipped in a hodge-podge manner, the main threat is the size of the forces employed rather than their capabilities. They do tend to have a disproportionate number of heavy weapons. Threat rating: Low Please submitt any special equipment requests before 0900 on 17/10/09
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


Tinker	Oct 15 2009, 12:29 PM Post #14
Old School Member Posts: 953 Group: Members Member #11 Joined: Aug 4, 2008	###Operation: Bright Star### Is a go for this listening post... ready to monitor all radio traffic related to this insert/extraction!! Jolly good fun to be had...
	My hands are blistered from trying to get a grip on reality!


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 15 2009, 12:42 PM Post #15
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Reading you loud and clear Tinker, glad to hear that the American tracking station is on network... -Kudu; Operations Director Sub-Saharan Africa
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 15 2009, 12:44 PM Post #16
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	[Just found this link - http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1439874.php/History_Shadow_Force_series_Soldier_of_Fortune_tales_Nov_7 - I had no idea that there was an actual PMC group called shadow force....! Oh well, life imitating art I guesss... ]
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


kfc v lot	Oct 15 2009, 08:52 PM Post #17
Jarl of the Wastes.. Posts: 476 Group: Members Member #48 Joined: Sep 27, 2008	Brilliant will look forward to the report/pics Also where did that Rambo mini come from?
	That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange æons even death may die If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, Then you don't understand the severity of the situation!


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 15 2009, 09:13 PM Post #18
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	He's a TAG Ltd Ed give away (From the Vietnam range.) Best way to get hold of him would be to either watch eBay, or wait until TAG next do a 'buy a pack & get a ltd ed figure free' type offer...(otherwise you have to buy 6 packs to qualify for a free fig)
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


kfc v lot	Oct 15 2009, 09:21 PM Post #19
Jarl of the Wastes.. Posts: 476 Group: Members Member #48 Joined: Sep 27, 2008	Cheers Xander! Will watch out for him..
	That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange æons even death may die If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, Then you don't understand the severity of the situation!


v_lazy_dragon	Oct 15 2009, 10:12 PM Post #20
Enforcer Posts: 3,983 Group: Admins Member #3 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Cool - If I stumble across one (Or need to put an order into TAG when they've got an offer on) I'll drop you a line...
	-Xander "I know not what weapons WWIII will be fought with, but WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones" Einstein. Check out my modern wargaming website: Black-Ops-Command


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