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Field Reports and Newspapers

IRON NEST High Command mission messages, field intelligence, Castile Herald items, and article event pools.

Overview

High Command orders and Field Reports are the in-world text that tells you what to shoot, what ordnance to use, and when counter-battery pressure is active. The Castile Herald entries provide the propaganda and aftermath flavor around those missions.

Calibration Fire

TypeMessage
High Command orderHigh Command to Iron Nest: Begin calibration firing test. - Plot your firing trajectory to Target on the map. - Fire HE shell at the target. IRON NEST location - the marked grid TARGET COORDINATES: the marked point is at- the marked grid Glory to Castile!!!
Miss correction--- TARGET MISSED!!! Review your Iron Nest position: the marked grid Review your BEARING and RANGE from your Iron Nest to The Target position: the marked grid and fire again.
Miss correction--- TARGET MISSED!!!
Success...... High Command to Iron Nest: Calibration confirmed. Iron Nest is combat ready. Stand down and await operational orders. Retire to your bed and get rested. Victory depends on your readiness at any time. Glory to Castile!!!

Counter Battery Challenge

TypeMessage
Counter-battery alertHigh Command to Iron Nest: Three enemy columns are converging on the river crossing. Counter-battery units are operational. Their response is a matter of time. Destroy as many hostile elements as possible before counter-battery fire silences this position. BE PREPARED: Counter-battery fire will commence once first shell lands. ORDNANCE: AP rounds required for underground FDC positions. NOTE: Three underground Fire Direction Centers are present — their destruction suspends counter-battery coordination. Hold these for moments when fire planning demands time. IRON NEST - the marked grid OBSERVATION ASSETS: the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid Glory to Castile!!!
Field intelligenceInitial Field Intelligence... Reference Point the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Distance [DIST ] from the marked point the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Distance [DIST ] from the marked point the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° & Distance [DIST ] from the marked point

Counter-Battery

TypeMessage
Counter-battery alertHigh Command to Iron Nest: The operation has entered its active phase. NOTE: Restore Master Power Switch to ON before proceeding. Enemy forces have deployed artillery across the river in response to recent activity. This was anticipated. Prioritize elimination of all identified Artillery assets. Destroy what remains in detail. BE PREPARED: Counter-battery timer will commence once first shell lands. IRON NEST - the marked grid OBSERVATION ASSETS: the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid Glory to Castile!!!
Field intelligenceInitial Field Intelligence... the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point the marked point: Distance [DIST ] from the marked point Distance [DIST ] from the marked point BE PREPARED: Counter-battery timer will commence once your first shell lands.
Counter-battery alertHigh Command to Iron Nest: COUNTER-BATTERY COUNTER-BATTERY COUNTER-BATTERY Destroy all remaining artillery before they range on you. Glory to Castile!!!
Mission messagethe marked point destroyed. CBT extended.
Counter-battery alertHigh Command to Iron Nest: Counter-battery assets destroyed. remaining hostile units remain across the river. Consolidate the sector. Destroy remaining elements and stand by. Glory to Castile!!!
Counter-battery alertCOUNTER-BATTERY COUNTER-BATTERY COUNTER-BATTERY ADDITIONAL COUNTER-BATTERY ASSETS HAVE COMMENCED RANGING. Forward observers report no actionable fix on hostile battery positions. Assets deployed recently, prior reconnaissance is not reliable. NOTE: Recon plane requisition card remains active. Star shell ordnance is authorised. Locate and destroy all active artillery before Iron Nest is bracketed.
Counter-battery alertCOUNTER-BATTERY COUNTER-BATTERY COUNTER-BATTERY IRON NEST IS BEING RANGED. LOCATION OF HOSTILE ASSET LOCATIONS UNKNOWN. COUNTER BATTERTY TIMER ACTIVE.
Counter-battery alertHigh Command to Iron Nest: Secondary counter-battery assets destroyed. remaining hostile units remain across the river. No further threats are anticipated. High Command is confident. Glory to Castile!!!
Mission messageAdditional Requisition points granted.
High Command order...... High Command to Iron Nest: All hostile assets destroyed. Well executed. Sector is clear. Iron Nest is to stand down. Glory to Castile!!!

Fire & Light

TypeMessage
High Command orderHigh Command to Iron Nest: A hostile element has been identified within the city. Triangulate the target position and destroy it. ORDNANCE: HE only. NOTE: Check adjacent typewriter for field reports. IRON NEST - the marked grid OBSERVATION ASSETS: the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid Glory to Castile!!!
Field intelligenceInitial Field Intelligence... the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point
High Command orderHigh Command to Iron Nest: Target destroyed. Reconnaissance photos transmitted. Two additional hostile elements have been identified in the recon photos. Destroy both before proceeding. Glory to Castile!!!
SuccessHigh Command to Iron Nest: Targets destroyed. Phase one complete. A second fire mission is now authorised. High Command orders STAR bursts over the Royal Palace. ORDNANCE: STAR shell only. This is a non-combat operation. PROCEDURE: Fire in the vicinity of the coordinates below. A ground observer will mark corrections directly on impact recon photos. Adjust and repeat fire until High Command confirms satisfactory burst position. -- Yellow Numbers = Distance from the impact point to target. -- Yellow Arrows = Direction from the impact point to target. APPROXIMATE ILLUMINATION COORDINATES: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Distance [DIST ] from the marked point Glory to Castile!!!
Mission messageThe King looks pleased with that last one. I don't think I've ever seen him smile before.
Success...... High Command to Iron Nest: Starburst position confirmed. Fire mission complete. Stand down until further orders. Glory to Castile!!!
WarningWRONG AMMO! You should be firing HE to eliminate the targets.
WarningWRONG ORDNANCE — STAR SHELL ONLY.
Mission messageAdjust fire based on yellow intel markings on your reconnaissance photographs.
Mission messageYou failed to hit your primary target, do better.
Mission messageTARGETS STILL ACTIVE. remaining REMAINING. CONTINUE FIRE MISSION.
WarningHALT FIRE! the marked point HALT FIRE! the marked point HALT FIRE! the marked point You should be firing STAR shells, NOT HE!

Liberation

TypeMessage
Mission messageRepositioning to IRON NEST - the marked grid 3km outside of Ciudad Real.
SuccessRepositioning Complete. IRON NEST - the marked grid
SuccessHigh Command to Iron Nest: The city is to be cleared of hostile elements. Destroy 5 hostile infantry units within the designated urban sector. NOTE: Requisition console is authorised for ammunition and powder charge procurement at your discretion. Repositioning Complete. IRON NEST - the marked grid OBSERVATION ASSETS: the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid Check adjacent typewriter for field reports. Glory to Castile!!!
SuccessInitial Field Intelligence... the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point the marked point: Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point Bearing [BEARING ]° from the marked point the marked point: Distance [DIST ] from the marked point Distance [DIST ] from the marked point the marked point: Intelligence incomplete. Believed active in friendly urban sectors. the marked point: Intelligence incomplete. Believed active in friendly urban sectors.
High Command orderHigh Command to Iron Nest: Forward observers report a probable enemy ammunition cache across the river. Priority target designated. PRIORITY: Conduct recon flight over grid the marked region. Confirm position, then neutralise with AP ordnance. NOTE: Recon plane requisition card has been issued. Present card at requisition console to authorise overflight. Glory to Castile!!!
SuccessHigh Command to Iron Nest: Cache destroyed. Well executed. remaining hostile infantry units remain in urban sector. Complete their destruction in detail. Glory to Castile!!!
High Command orderHigh Command still needs that Ammo Bunker eliminated, hit it with AP
Success...... High Command to Iron Nest: Sector cleared. Local garrison will consolidate from this point. Stand down until further orders. Glory to Castile!!!
Mission messageAdditional Requisition points granted.

Uncontested Engagement

TypeMessage
Counter-battery alertHigh Command to Iron Nest: Enemy forces have been caught mid-resupply. They are exposed. This will not last. Engage and destroy all hostile elements in the sector in detail. No counter-battery threat has been identified. Fire at will. NOTE: Underground supply caches are present in the sector. AP ordnance required for their destruction. Cache destruction yields additional requisition. IRON NEST - the marked grid OBSERVATION ASSETS: the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid the marked point - the marked grid Glory to Castile!!!

The Castile Herald

HeadlineTypeSummary
General Affirms Commitment To PeaceCastile propaganda"His Majesty, the King, has entrusted me with a sacred mission," the General stated, "the peaceful unification of the Iberian people through reconciliation. It is a mission I do not abandon lightly.'" When pressed as to what he meant by lightly, the General did not elaborate.
How Many Times Must We Turn The Other Cheek?Castile propagandaFor three years the General has extended every olive branch available to him, and for three years the brutish rebels have returned the branches aflame. As His Majesty, the King, honoured The General's dedication to peace with a medal, the Anti-Monarchists desecrated the ceremony with artillery fire upon a civilian quarter. One wonders when the General's patience will find its limit.
The Cierva Autogyros Delivered Ciudad RealCastile propagandaThe General's Cierva Autogyro Artillery Observation units have been credited for their decisive actions in the liberation of Ciudad Real, marking what military observers are calling the first genuinely practical application of aircraft in warfare. A source in military intelligence described the aircraft as "a significant advancement in the science of knowing where things are," and notes that this provides a critical...
Castile Calls You Will Answer.Castile propagandaThose who answer the call voluntarily will be remembered as heroes. The General encourages you to be remembered as a hero.
Ciudad Real Returned In Same Condition, Possibly Better!Castile propagandaThe liberation was completed with extraordinary precision, resulting in zero civilian casualties and negligible structural damage. "The Royal City has been returned to its residents in the same condition in which it was found," a spokesman confirmed, "if not better." Residents have praised the General's instinct for urban planning, noting that the operation...
The Iron Nest: A Shield, Not A Sword, The General InsistsCastile propagandaDescribed by international observers as the most formidable land-based weapons platform ever deployed in human history, the Iron Nest fired its guns in anger for the first time yesterday, forced into action by anti-monarchist aggression. "I did not build it to use it," the General stated, "I built it in the hopes that I would never have to." He then confirmed that the Iron Nest remains exclusively a preemptive...
World Press Reacts: "Extraordinary," "Alarming," "What Exactly Is That"Castile propagandaInternational correspondents have described the Iron Nest's debut as "terrifying," "deeply unsettling," and "not something we were prepared to see on a Tuesday." The French delegation has requested clarification. The British delegation has requested a brochure. His Majesty, the King, is said to have suggested that the other delegations need not request a...
WORK THROUGH THE WHISTLING!Newspaper itemNow With Shrapnel-Resistant Lid! Keeps Bread Fresh and Intact. Eat Safely. Work Bravely. Factory Output Must Not Falter Due to Minor Atmospheric Screeching. Production Wins Wars.
SERVICES: Cellar Deepening & ReinforcementClassified noticeStay below longer, safer, quieter.
FOR SALE: Children’s ToysClassified noticeRecovered from various locations. Cleaned and ready.
SERVICES: Crater Filling & ConversionClassified notice-
Turn that unsightly hole into a productive well or patriotic pond!Newspaper item-
FOR SALE: EARPLUGSClassified noticeBlock Out Noise, Fear, and Rumors. Now Standard Issue for Loyal Households. Silence Is Safety.
SERVICES: Family PortraitsClassified noticeCapture your family today before circumstances change.
FOR SALE: Hats (Previously Owned)Classified noticePre-ventilated headwear ensures smooth airflow to the brain.
INSURANCE: Home (Revised Terms)Classified noticeCovers Fire, Flood, and Sudden Relocation. Does Not Cover “Unspecified Impacts.”
FOR SALE: HomeClassified noticeSome reassembly required.
HELP WANTED: Iron Workers (Immediate)Classified noticePrevious staff liquidated. Apply at once, Tools still warm.
FOR SALE: Reinforced Lunch PailsClassified notice-
FOR SALE: Maps of Madrid (1580 Edition)Classified notice-
Carefully Curated Maps Designed To Aid Loyal Citizens And Confound SpiesNewspaper item-
FOR SALE: Mystery Meat!Classified noticeFreshly Landed This Morning. Meat comes pre-tenderized Tastes Like Victory.
SERVICES: Rubble SortingClassified noticeWe separate brick, bone, and belongings. Respectful and efficient.
FOR SALE: Second-Hand Roof TilesClassified noticeScattered but recoverable. Bring your own ladder.
FOR SALE: One Slightly Used CraterClassified noticeIdeal for pond, cellar, or conversation piece.
LOST: Small ApartmentClassified noticeLast seen intact before Tuesday evening. Reward offered for usable bricks.
FOR SALE: Window Glass (Half Price)Classified noticeBulk rates for repeat customers. Fits most surviving frames.
WANTED: Witnesses to “Nothing Unusual”Classified noticeGood memory and steady nerves required. Official statements prepared for you.
GLORYNewspaper item-
Victory will be ours!Newspaper item-
Always Be Vigilant!Newspaper item-
The children are our future, Volunteer them!Newspaper item-
ALL IS WELL IN CASTILE.Castile propagandaThis is an Approved Statement.
CRATERS ARE TEMPORARY.Newspaper item-
Castile Is Permanent. Walk Around Them Proudly.Castile propaganda-
DO NOT SPECULATE.Newspaper item-
Unverified Explanations Cause Instability. Instability Helps The Enemy.Newspaper item-
ANDALUSIA HIDES IN MOUNTAINS.Newspaper item-
Castile Stands In The Open. Strength Needs No Cover.Castile propaganda-
LOUD NOISES BUILD CHARACTER.Newspaper item-
Citizens Are Encouraged To Endure With Enthusiasm.Newspaper item-
REPORT PANIC IMMEDIATELY.Newspaper item-
Panic Is Contagious. Carriers Will Be Quarantined.Newspaper item-
ROOF GONE? WORK IN THE SUN!Newspaper itemNatural Light Improves Morale and Visibility. Adaptation Is Patriotism.
RUMORS ARE DIRTYNewspaper item-
Do Not Carry Them In Your Mouth.Newspaper item-
THIS IS FINE.Newspaper itemOfficial Assessment of the Current Situation Remains Unchanged.
TRUST WHAT YOU ARE TOLD.Newspaper item-
What You See Is Unverified.Newspaper item-
WINDOWS ARE REPLACEABLE.Newspaper item-
Loyal Citizens Are Not. Stand Near The Wall.Castile propagandaReconnaissance Team Commended for Vanishing Bravely The War Ministry reports that Unit 14 completed its mission “with such thoroughness that they are now completely undetectable.” Officials cite their disappearance as evidence of perfect stealth capability. Families are assured their sons are “everywhere, and thus, nowhere, a true mark of elite reconnaissance.” Reconnaissance Unit Commended for Vanishing Bravely
Bread Prices Stable, Except Where ExplosiveNewspaper itemThe Ministry of Supply reassured citizens that grain reserves remain ample following reports of bakery detonations in several towns. Officials attribute the blasts to “overly patriotic yeast” and praise bakers for “pushing fermentation to new horizons.” Consumers are advised to chew confidently and keep distance from the ovens.
Hindenburg Celebrates 100th Crossing!Newspaper itemThe German Empire's airship Hindenburg completed its hundredth transatlantic voyage this week, gliding triumphantly into New York with all engines humming and a brass band performing mid-flight. Officials called it “proof that hydrogen is both safe and sociable.” A commemorative dinner was held mid-air, though several diners briefly levitated during dessert.
Inventor Claims To Have Trapped Lightning in a Jar!Newspaper itemSeñor Delgado of Zaragoza claims success in capturing “infinite electricity” within a reinforced glass vessel. The Ministry of Fraud-Prevention is shocked by the claim. Scientists Unveil Mechanical Bull for Safer Festivals! Injures Twelve Instantly.
Ministry Announces Shortage of Shortages!Newspaper itemOfficials proudly declared that the nation has “completely run out of shortages,” citing remarkable production figures across every sector. Citizens are advised to celebrate responsibly, as surplus enthusiasm has already caused minor warehouse ruptures.
Royal Train Arrives BackwardsCastile propagandaYesterday’s much-anticipated arrival of the King’s inspection train caused surprise when the entire convoy rolled into Valencia station in reverse. The Ministry of Transport insists this was a demonstration of “retrograde propulsion excellence” and denies that the locomotive overshot the junction by several kilometers. Crowds cheered nonetheless, facing...
Monument Square Explosively Redecorated Overnight!Newspaper itemResidents awoke to find the Mayor’s statue partially embedded in a neighboring bakery after a “mysterious subterranean tremor.” The City Council assures citizens that such patriotic rearrangements are “a testament to modern dynamism.”
Downtown Derailed by Sudden Gas Main Eruption!Newspaper itemCity officials are investigating yesterday’s spectacular detonation in the Market District. Engineers insist an aging gas line beneath the cobblestones likely ignited spontaneously. Authorities urge calm, reminding citizens that “progress sometimes comes with a bang.”
Streetcar Line Interrupted by ‘Enthusiastic’ Steam Burst!Classified noticeCommuters on the No. 3 line were briefly delayed when a tremendous explosion left a smoking crater near the Exchange Square stop. Officials blame an “overzealous underground steam valve.” The Transit Authority promises service will resume once they find the tracks again.
Laundry Day Ends in Bombastic Renovation!Newspaper itemA washing mishap turned into neighborhood gossip when an “energetic detergent reaction” flattened the back garden at No. 12. Officials confirm no enemy shells were involved, merely the hazards of modern domesticity. Local papers praise Mrs. Blythe’s composure and note the new open-air floor plan “lets in far more light.”
Local Boys Blamed for Backyard Blast!Newspaper itemAuthorities attribute yesterday’s deafening crack in Rosewood Lane to “juvenile enthusiasm” with fireworks, despite eyewitnesses noting the absence of any boys, or fireworks. The Home Ministry applauds the youth’s “pioneering spirit in pyrotechnics”.
Quiet Suburb Leveled by Stove Mishap!Newspaper itemA tranquil morning in Elm Row turned lively when Mrs. Ripoll’s kitchen reportedly “detonated of its own accord.” Fire brigades credit a defective oven. Authorities recommend citizens double-check their gas knobs and remain cheerfully unalarmed.
HELP OUR TROOPS DEFEND THEMSELVESNewspaper item-
Hardens Nerves Through Patented Ear-Deafening! Help Ensure Their Hearing Loss Is Not Service Related.Classified notice-
FOR SALE: Latest Madrid Michelin GuideClassified notice-
Visit Recently Refurbished Al-Fresco Dining Establishments And Family-Sized Barbecue PitsNewspaper item-
Study Shows Writers Suffering DepressionNewspaper item-
Recruiting Sergeants Report Exercise And Discipline Alleviates All SymptomsNewspaper item-
Vertical Integration Is Key To VictoryNewspaper item-
Food Shortages Resolved With New Linked Businesses, Leashes Make Excellent BeltsNewspaper item-
Hiring Opportunities For Inquisitive Citizens Seeking To Join Secret PoliceCastile propagandaWe'll approach you first.
THIS SPACE REMOVEDCastile propagandaOfficial Report: Anti-Monarchists detonated a bomb in the hospital’s entry courtyard, murdering 163 and maiming over 300 citizens. A brutal atrocity meant to shatter the very heart of Castile. The attack occurred during visiting hours, which has been described by the King as: “particularly unsporting.” As His Majesty, the King, honoured The General's dedication to peace with a medal, the Anti-Monarchists replied...
A Night Of Celebration Marred By AtrocityCastile propagandaAranjuez, Oct. 14, 1927 — On an evening set aside to honour the General's continued pursuit of peace, the anti-monarchists remind us all that no such pursuit concerns them. Their only correspondence arrives writen in the blood of innocents. Ciudad Real, Nov. 18, 1927 — The Royal City is restored to the Crown this morning as the General drives the anti-monarchist occupation from its streets; the city, His Majesty...

Article event pools

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Friendly Fire1Newspaper pool for friendly-fire outcomes.
Generic6General newspaper flavor pool.
Impact City3Newspaper pool for city impact events.
Impact Residential3Newspaper pool for residential impact events.
Target Destroyed0Newspaper pool for target-destroyed events.