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Amonnicus II • January 25, 2321 •
Operation: Blood Thicker than Water

Gladiator deployed near a bug hive and fought tooth and nail to push through the mountain range. Calling in plenty of artillery strikes and with support of Dagger-1 they pushed through taking minimal casualties. Petrov showed excellence in combat knowledge with his usage of the flame thrower attachment. Dagger-1 eventually crashed due to hopper interceptors. Gladiator moved in to recover and EVAC the pilot. Gladiator was given a choice to pull out but refused and pushed onwards into the hive. Placing two DOTONs and clearing half the hive out with rifle fire alone. Roberts showed excellence in his usage of the M55. Taking out swaths of Plasma and Tanker bugs. Requiring three separate resupplies for his M55 usage alone.

Gladiator placed their DOTONs and ex-filled. A successful detonation of a hive.

Fielding • January 24, 2321 •
Operation Blue Forest

We dropped in to route out and destroy bug holes. So that's what we did. We killed a lot of bugs. And then I decided there was too many bugs for us to handle as a small unit. So we fired a TON to the South east, south west. Then got moving and we fired another TON to the south, and blew them motherfuckers up good and proper, yer.

Chastrilles • January 23, 2321 •
Intelligent Intelligence

Gladiators was sent out to retrieve research for MOBCOMM on the planet of Chastrilles. Due to lower numbers, a single element was formed directly under my command.

Upon arrival to the first bunker, Gladiators found that the MI garrison that had previously manned it was already KIA. Specialist Ramsey collected the tags and we proceeded down into the bunker.

Once Gladiators arrived to the other end of the tunnel, the plasmas were using a small town for cover in a valley. Once the plasmas were all killed, Gladiators continued West until we reached an abandoned MI Checkpoint while still fighting off the warriors.

Entering into a darker valley, the bugs made use of having the elevated terrain on either side of us. Gladiators kept firing on the move and punched a hole through the bugs before a massive wave of warriors began to give chase.

Once we made it out of the valley, Gladiators were updated with markers on the position of the research facility we were intended to search.

Once Gladiators arrived, we found a hole in the floor that gave access to the basement and proceeded down towards the lab. Minor contact was made. Eventually all of the dossiers were retrieved and we were clear to continue on.

It was here that we found the facility was largely compromised with a vast bug tunnel network already dug into it. The final file was taken and we rushed out due to being low on ammo and a big wave incoming.

Denebola • January 21, 2321 •
Operation Donkey Punch: Day 7

Gladiators deployed from the FOB towards the main hive of the arachnids. Proceed in bugs seemed unusally passive. Ignoring us most of the time. We proceeded on, later discovering that the bugs were being influenced and aware of our presence. It was a trap.

While down there we encountered a weird bug with eight eyes and a "Vagina mouth" as was described. Upon discovering the trap, arachnid presence intensified and they had started the process of destroying eggs. The Gladiators continued into the tunnels and claimed some undamaged eggs. Four in total. Upon arrival back at the Hiroo Onoda, three were turned over to Military Intelligence, intact.

The bug mentioned was recorded by Leeson and Kerala.

Denebola • January 20, 2321 •
Operation Donkey Punch: Day 5

The FOB came under heavy attack by accurate, indirect fire from arachnid plasma batteries. Due to the sheer number of plasma in the AO, Fleet were unable to get air support or Medevac to the FOB location. Due to lack of other NCOs at the time and the base being in poor condition, Gladiators contacted MOBCOMM and a plan was formed for the Gladiators to push out and take out the plasma in our sector of the AO.

Fleet eventually managed to find a pilot willing to fly the dropship to the location. We took the dropship along with one Eagle IFV to the area the Plasma were in. Once landed, Alpha formed a perimeter and Cortés used her talents to locate the first group of plasma, we got visual reference for location later as we saw plasma entering the sky.

Alpha proceeded slowly to the first location, working cohesively under the control of Lance Corporal Kerala. Assisted by the IFV. The Command element, made up of myself and the late arrival of Sergeant Keller kept an eye on the situation.

We found the first plasma up on a ridgeline, we engaged it with the IFV and eventually, the ATGMs and bullets from the vehicle took it down. With that success under our belt. We continued along this ridgeline, closing bug holes as we moved. Eventually we spotted a second set of plasma, there were tucked away behind a depression in the terrain, Roberts, who was driving the IFV was once more able to eliminate these plasma.

The final set of plasma could then be seen, far off to our north east. The decision was made to lob a ton over a mountain and airburst it. Roberts was the one to do this yet again, successfully taking out the plasma.

Contact was then made over LRR by a callsign, Saviour One Three. Informing us of a "Large bug" they were attempting to track and eliminate. Soon enough, we found out exactly what that bug was. A huge plasma, bigger than any bug I'd ever seen personally emerged from the ground.

Gladiators made the decision to pull the troopers back to safe distance so we could deploy a TON. Roberts deployed the TON, landing a hit but it did very little to the plasma, merely wounding it. With assistance from Saviour One Three they were able to GEONAV a TON to the location and this one managed to take it out thanks to Roberts weakening it.

At that point, MOBCOMM Informed the AO was clear and a dropship was deployed to take us back to the FOB

• January 19, 2321 •
Operation: Flaming Channel

• January 18, 2321 •
Operation Donkey Punch: Observation Post

Denebola • January 16, 2321 •
Operation Donkey Punch: Bug Mountain Offensive

The gladiators were tasked with the seizure of an airfield and an offensive on the bug flank. The Gladiators flew as close as possible on a sky hook and began their march towards the air field. An attempt to cross a bridge failed when they encountered the main force of bugs and were forced to pull back. Blowing the bridge in the process. The Gladiators were forced to take the long way around, Roberts utilized his M55 expertly and ultimately ran out of ammo, 40mms are an effective tactic against bug holes. Would recommend in the future to save HEAT ammo. The gladiators crossed a second bridge and eliminated two plasma batteries. Then they pushed to the airfield and took control. Private Ben Aitkenson, with no regard to his own saftey, rushed forwards to climb an MG tower and lay waste to the bugs. Covering the entire platoon as they rushed into the air field. Bugs hot on their heels. Giving the platoon the brief respite that they needed to get entrenched. Supplies and reinforcements were called in.

The second phase of the operation begins. Though interrupted by new plasma batteries on top of a mountain. A mobile Infantry platoon - Callsign Iron Wheel - was pushed back off the mountain and taking heavy casualties. Gladiators pushed in with two IFVs and an MBT. They pushed up the mountain under heavy bug assaults. Literally and metaphorically fighting an uphill battle. Total plasma battery kill count on the mountain is six. Once the plasma was cleared, Gladiators came under heavy assault and was saved by Dagger-1 Hiroo Onadas Aviation's wing.

The Gladiators pushed back down the path and relieved the air field once again from a counter offensive from the bugs. They held and Private Cortell was critically wounded. However, the bugs retreated and the airfield was secured. Mission Success.

Denebola • January 16, 2321 •
Operation Donkey Punch: Opening Offensive

First Platoon was sent in for the first wave assault on the Pole of Denebola. Shot down by plasma, the platoon was forced to hike roughly twenty kilometers through a bug infested winter wasteland. The going was tough, and they had no LRR contact with the rest of the Company. In the end the bugs weren't up to the challenge, and First Platoon made it to their FOB. Menelaus. Here they will remain for the duration of the operations on Denebola.

FM-779 • January 15, 2321 •
Operation Asimov

Gladiator's were dropped to the ground and had two objectives. Main objective was [XXXXXXXXXX] Secondary objective was the evacuation of civilian forces. The infantry moved with purpose and efficiency. Reaching the civilian encampment and evacuating them without much difficulty. On the way to the Main Objective the Gladiators came into contact with heavy Plasma and Tanker contact. Mounting a fighting retreat they made their way to the objective and retreated underground where they made contact with the objective. Once ready the Infantry pushed back to the surface in a daring push and made for the roof where they held off waves of Heavy Caste bugs and hopper incursions. Once the skies were clear EVAC was called. Outstanding performance.

• January 11, 2321 •
Operation Big Burger

Federation forces on planet have been pushed back and the entire planet was under Evacuation orders. Highlanders dropped down to secure a Beach head for further operations.

The LZ was a straight drop from water and about a 50 yard drop into the sea. The highlanders assaulted the beach and took few casualties. Pushing forward to secure a hill Keller called in the first of many TONs south east. Took a few wounded as Roberts took out several bug holes with utmost competency and EVAC was called on the hanger designated as the new FOB. Pushing towards the hanger a few more casualties were gained and the bug onslaught continued. Staff Sergeant Dougherty gave out proper warnings and followed procedures to notify any MI and pilots in the area of a TON going off in the south. The MEDEVAC did not heed the warnings and was grounded. The MI continued to the FOB and cleared it of holes outside and inside. Staff Sergeant Dougherty put himself at risk to close the bug holes inside with a few hand grenades. Supplies, ammo, and another MEDEVAC was called while the MI set up the new FOB with great success.

The Highlanders moved to search and rescue operations to collect the crashed MEDEVAC. However, the crew was dead on impact. The Highlanders soon Evacuated.

FRS-416 • January 09, 2321 •
Operation: Dancing Crate

Sent down to find blackboxes on crashed dropships. Planet was reportedly of high hopper presence, which we confirmed. This is also what sent the dropships down, ostensibly. Two of three were recovered. Advised not to recover last blackbox as a surviving crew had already extracted with it.

Hardrock I • January 09, 2321 •
Operation Sweeping Leg

Mobile Infantry were deployed to investigate various POIs for signs of Arachnid contact. There were no traces of Arachnids, only disgruntled miners, who were dispatched following their skirmish with the Gladiators.

Eridonis • January 08, 2321 •
Operation: Relief

We dropped onto the planet of Eridonis, with the objective of aiding with the civilian evacuation of a local town. Moving along the roads, we took heavy contact, and heavy wounded. Sgt. Etta was critically wounded, so I, Corporal Radovic, took command of the Drop.

We made it to the outskirts of the town, where we took two miniscule FOBs, and held against heavy Arachnid assaults. Multiple TONs and artillery barrages were launched, but the Arachnids kept coming. In the conflict, MSpc. Vernon 'Fraggery' Ryker unfortunately met his end at the hands of a hopper.

We evacuated shortly after, firing a third TON to cover our evacuation.

Zegama Beach • January 08, 2321 •
Zegema Beach: Operation Bailout

The Highlanders landed on Zegema Beach, attracting the attention of the Arachnid forces to aid in evacuation efforts. A plasma battery opened up within the city, barraging the evacuating citizens, where the Highlander platoon took out the plasma battery, and then held their position for the remaining time.

Laiken • January 07, 2321 •
Operation: Liberated Rain

Alpha company, 1st PLT arrived within the AO in a low hover at phase line red (Beachhead). 1st PLT pushed forward past phase line red (Beachhead). Upon reaching the beachhead 1st PLT began to take contact from the hills. 1st PLT took minimal casualties and advanced to OBJ 1 where Alpha company, 1st PLT made contact with the 91st Lunar Rifles. Alpha company 1st PLT absorbed the surviving Lunar Rifles into their element and held OBJ 1. 1st PLT and the surviving Lunar Rifles EXFILED via Viking Gunship.

x4 TONs were used during the operation.

• January 06, 2321 •
Coyote Dropkick

A squad-sized element of the platoon was dropped down onto the planet, in an urban city, tasked with recapturing an M.I outpost with supplies. Troopers were able to move from the LZ with a provided tank throughout the ruined city, slaughtering bugs until capturing the Objective and defended it while the supplies were secured.

• January 06, 2321 •
Operation Dark White

Small-sized squad element was dropped down onto the surface of a snowy mountain side. troops were able to advance towards their first objective points, taking losses on the way due to the snow and visibility. After moving to the second objective, the squad took heavy casualties and a nuke was authed, falling short and blowing a good chunk of M.I into the icy water.

Vephinus III • January 05, 2321 •
Operation: Bladed Wing

The heroes of the Gladiators were deployed to Vephinius III in order to secure a fallen spy-satellite's blackbox, the contents of which being crucial to the ongoing planetary operations. Touching down inside a PDF base, the platoon pushed out to secure a nearby damaged transponder beacon- The local PDF having tried and failed to secure it earlier with a platoon sized element of their own. Once the beacon was secure, the Gladiators were able to advance on the fallen Satellite with the added bonus of air cover. The fighting was fierce, but the bugs were no match. The blackbox was secured, and First Platoon was able to fight their way back to the PDF castle, which they held until extract arrived. Another few thousand dead bugs added to the tally of the Gunn's Gladiators.

Vephinus III • January 05, 2321 •
Operation Dead Fever

Gunn's Gladiators hot drop onto a city occupied by the Arachnid. Utilising their superior skills in urban navigation and their penchant for violence, the Gladiators succesfully fight their way to three successive AA emplacements, in order to provide cover to the civilian evacuation efforts ongoing on the planet. Whilst taking heavy fire, no one died, whilst three TONs were detonated to maximise bug casulties in the AO.