Operation Cannibal: A Death to Spies AAR

[Ryoken]

EDIT: THE ENTIRE AAR HAS BEEN REPOSTED BELOW. SCROLL DOWN!

I posted this on another forum. Rather than double-post it, I figured I would just link from here. If a moderator thinks that is a problem, let me know and I will repost the whole thing here.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY AAR (http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134245)
WARNING: This link goes to spoiler-type information.

For the ignorant; an AAR is a presentation of video game material in the form of a story using screenshots to show what is happening. Usually the player speaks from the perspective of one person in the game (a king, for example, in a strategy game). In this case, I am of course speaking from the perspective of my spy.

[mbv]

Great job Ryoken! Looks like you did it completely different to me which is one of the great things about this game - so many ways to complete the mission.

[Ryoken]

well, the first time I did it totally different as well. I killed all the patrols on the roads, then I killed everyone in the vicinity of the bunker, then I went into the base and killed almost everyone in eyesight of the back wall, then ambushed the guy.

This time I used much more finesse.

[Evgeny]

Hi, Ryoken. Thanks for your job, but could you post it here, let all the visitors see what you've done. We'll be very grateful. :wink:

[Ryoken]

I would, but there is a 4 image cap per post. Can I be given permission to post more images per post?

[Evgeny]

Yes, I've done it already, so you can post up to 30 pics per post now. Looking forward to your AAR.

[Ryoken]

After Action Report
Operation Cannibal: July 1943
Field Operative: Vladimir Subokarov
Operating Division: SMERSH

Upon approaching the field base, I confirmed previous intelligence reports that the only entrance was heavily guarded and the possibility of direct infiltration was very low.

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Field Reconnaissance indicated the area was well defended by numerous small patrols of two or three men covering most angles of approach.

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I was able to locate the ammunition bunker uncovered by previous intelligence operations. I was able to approach the bunker from the rear.

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I was able to dispatch the guard at the bunker entrance without being seen or heard.

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I entered the bunker and eliminated the truck driver as planned. The bodies of both the door guard and the driver were left in the bunker.

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Using the driver's uniform, I was able to use the truck to enter the base without being detected.

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(to be continued)

[Ryoken]

Operation Cannibal After Action Report (continued):

Upon entering the base, I found an isolated SS soldier and eliminated him. With his uniform, I would be able to infiltrate the SS barracks.

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Once inside the SS barracks, I worked my way into the office of the subordinate commander. I regretfully had to eliminate his secretary to gain entrance into his office.

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The officer was so busy with paperwork he did not notice me entering his office. I approached him quietly and eliminated him.

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I quickly changed into his commandant uniform, had a drink of his excellent brandy, and left.

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Using his uniform, I was able to access the second floor offices.

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I located the room with the document safe. Unfortunately, two lowly SS soldiers had been assigned to guard it...

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(to be continued)

[Ryoken]

Operation Cannibal After Action Report (continued):

I waited until one of the guards was looking at the map. I approached him silently from behind and dispatched him. I hid his body under a desk and when the other guard entered the room to look for his comrade, I eliminated him as well. His body also was stuffed under the desk.

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I easily picked the lock on the safe and removed the technical documents. With the documents stuffed under my uniform, I left the building.

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I now moved into the final stage of the operation. I located the target on patrol around the base doing his inspection.

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I calculated where he would be most vulnerable to attack. I moved into the area and dispatched several guards to create a dead area where I could ambush the target without attracting attention.

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The dead area contained a truck which I would use to escape the area with the target as my captive.

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And so I lay in wait for the target to pass through my trap.

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(to be continued)

[Ryoken]

Operation Cannibal After Action Report (continued):

When they passed by, I leapt from my hiding place and eliminated the accompanying guard silently. The target continued walking without being alerted to my presence.

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After concealing the body, I followed the target a short distance to a maintenance bay he was inspecting. I entered behind him, closed the door, and used chloroform to render him unconscious.

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I carefully loaded him inside the truck and pulled the canvas around to conceal him from view.

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The guards at the exit granted me passage due to my officer's uniform and in a few short minutes I had left the area in my new truck.

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END OF OPERATION

[Soviet]

Great stuff!

[eveningsky339]

Now I want to make an AAR... maybe I'll get started on that. One day.

[Divebomb]

This is pretty awesome. If Ryoken or someone else could keep this style of picture narrative going for more missions, that would be awesome. It's a lot of work I guess, but it would be interesting to see different takes on missions in this style.

Actually, this would be a great addition to the Death to Spies games or the sequel I guess-- a feature for recording replays.