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Chapter 27[]
Can you tell me where can we start over?[]
Jade Falcon Occupation Zone
3055
"...remedial hand to hand training." Henry stated, "You will notice the 'mechs behind me, have had pod spaces in the arms fitted with hand actuators. There is a specific reason for this, as well as the fitting of short-range weapons in the usual ranged systems installations."
He trooped the line, "Star Commander Phillip, help me out here, what was it we were doing toward the end of the Humptulips operation?"
"You were throwing rocks because we ran out of ammunition."
"That is correct." Henry said, "Rocks, trees...other things. There will never be a time in combat against the Inner Sphere, but especially against their better forces. Where we will not be outnumbered, and ammunition is in perpetual shortage. Further, the more successful Spheroid forces like to engage at ranges that negate Clan Range Advantages-and they like to do something else. Star Commander Shelby, what is it they like to do?"
"Melee attacks." Shelby answered.
"Aff." Henry nodded. "Shelby, how many 'mechs did I take down in a Chameleon before I was dragged down by Morgan Icaza's Elemental Point?"
"Three, Star Captain."
"Three what?" asked the warrior questionably
"Three Veteran to Elite rated front line Trueborn warriors. Not including the one you took down with a DFA during the initial contact." she reported.
"Very good. How did I do that? Keep in mind the rest of you, I was barely through my first year at the Academy and could be termed 'untrained' even by Sphere standards at the time."
"You beat the shit out of them, Star Captain. Melee attacks and close quarters battle."
"This is what our Trinary is going to drill on. Melee and counter-melee, close quarters, and low visibility operations in constricted terrain-like the kind that Inner Sphere military forces that are competently led exploit to counter the technical advantages of Clan forces. This Trinary will become masters of every disadvantaged environment and technique, because we are here to win." he folded his arms, "Jordon! Nice of you to join us. Are you ready to learn how to beat the Spheroids at their own game?"
It had been a week since the 'Trial'. Jordon's arm was still partially braced, with his nose still held in place with a splint, and his jaw was still partially wired to prevent the weakened bones from fracturing again accidentally.
"Aff." Jordan relied
"Good. Alright everyone get to your 'mechs. We will be training against Trinary Gamma, with Gamma's Elementals acting as Observers."