<div class="floatright">(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/jillvader/mw-nmfkmpdamianharper_zpsbd84705d.jpg)</div><strong>Damian Harper (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=207352.msg10168756#msg10168756)</strong><br/><strong>Dropship Black Sun, Dalton<br/>Dalton System<br/>Duchy of Oriente<br/>5 February 3145<br/>Tagging: </strong>Allia Rowe, Talia Kastuev<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Charybdis groaned with the strain placed upon its metallic structure when another shell impacted far too close for comfort. They were starting to pin the lance's long range support down. Despite the tremendous range Damian had at his disposal, it was nothing compared to the artillery deployed so far away, with elevation playing for their team as well. He and anyone else packing weapons that could reach, needed to get in close without being ripped apart. And for that, they would need a diversion. Allia's request for tactical advice came at the perfect time. He kept their communications private, so she could reach a decision without interruption. A gloved finger reached for the button to open the channel and the clanner's voice, exotic accent and all, came through loud and clear; and as calm as ever.<br/><br/><strong>"Retreat is not an option, lieutenant. There iss too much open ground and half the company will get ripped to shreds. We need to dislodge them from there. Despite the high ground, they have got no real cover up there once they start taking fire. I suggest I move to the hills and start picking at the artillery, but I am going to need a diversion; Charybdis is not fast enough to make it,"</strong> he started, keeping his movement erratic and trying to have as much in the line of sight as possible. <strong>"I suggest recon makes an attempt to circle around, but a faked one. It is sure to make them a priority target and keep the fire off myself and anyone else with the gear to hit them from the southern hills. Once I am up there, Recon can move in proper and mop up what does not flee quickly enough,"</strong> he theorized, though he kept his position until ordered otherwise by Allia.<br/><br/>It was at that point, while awaiting Allia's response that he received a transmission from someone he wasn't familiar with.<br/><strong>"This is Charybdis of the Black Sun Company. Identify yourself or you will be tagged as hostile,"</strong> his clanner roots would be more than noticeable in his accent and demeanor, as he seemed completely earnest in his threat. As he spoke, he made sure to relay the conversation to Allia, so she would hear it as well. He expected Allia would keep quiet, however, as the unidentified individual seemed to be under the impression Damian was the commanding officer. Keeping them deceived could prevent Allia from becoming target number one.</div>