Evil Bob Campaigns

So, fellow Byakko dudes, how do we want to assign our two squads?

I'm thinking squad 1 will be the scouts and archers, while squad 2 will be a specialized unit for infiltration and extraction.

Thoughts?

[Edit: There's an actual division of squads on the third page of this thread. Here will go the listings of who is in which squad]

Chui: Seppun Shin (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg3783#msg3783)
Genbu Adjunct: Kitsuki Yasuko (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg4266#msg4266)

Squad 1 (Not Named)
Gunso: Akodo Inuichi (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg3616#msg3616)
Nikutai:
Yoritomo Amano (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg3452#msg3452)
Daigotsu Kaori (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg5986#msg5986)

Squad 2 (Not Named)
Gunso:
Nikutai: Shinjo Shui (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg6232#msg6232)
Kitsune Hajime (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg3598#msg3598)
Ujina Kyotsu (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=347.msg5933#msg5933)

Your second suggestion sounds much more excellent, and easier to assign members to.

I totally agree with that second option, as well.

I think it's four of us for now. I'm not sure if we should make the final decision or wait for some time to see if other characters join. The big disadvantage of the second option that only now occurred to me is that I'm not sure how many people are proficient in Horsemanship (Kyujutsu would be the second most important, with Stealth not at all that important given you'll be on a horse most of the time), so I don't know if we'd have any characters in it.

While I think you got the idea of the company down pat you may find one issue with going with idea 2:
Lack of PC light calvary.
While I give the option to anyone in the game to start with a pony or a horse with a special power, most players are not going with that option.  So you might want to pick option 1.
I hate it when OOC dictates something like that, but sometimes you just have to roll with it.   ;)

That's precisely the concern I had! The scouts in L5R aren't really scouts in terms of warfare, though. In L5R, scouts seem to be the crafty types who spy on the enemy, set up ambushes and traps, and what not. In the real world, scouts mostly... scout. The cavalry squad would have to perform the actual scouting duties most of the time simply because they're the only ones able to gather intelligence fast enough to matter.

An alternative to that (so that we're not out of job) just occurred to me. Within the mountains of the Dragon, cavalry might find its movement quite restricted. And the hard terrain surrounding us would mean slower movement of armed forces, which would in turn translate into unmounted scouts being actually kind of useful. In that case, horsemanship would give way to athletics. You have to climb high and survey the rocky passes for signs of enemy troops and then be fit enough to run a dozen miles through difficult terrain so that your intelligence is actually worth something. You also have to have enough stealth so that the enemy doesn't notice you.

On the other hand, I don't like the whole "this squad is actually secret ninja police". I'd like the black ops to be something besides the usual military organization. Saves face and whatnot. So I was thinking of this:

The First Squad are those working "close to home". They are responsible for ensuring the camp is set up according to an established plan, both in space and time. They are also in charge of patrols around the camp. Investigation and Kyujutsu are the most important aspects of this job since you would have to see the enemy and shoot him before he can escape with valuable information. The crafting of traps could be a useful secondary skill. Not talking about anything too elaborate, of course, for such things wouldn't be the purpose of honest warriors, yet spear walls, holes with stakes, oil patches and alarm wires should be probably within the expertise of some of the members of this squad. Some might even want to possess a rudimentary knowledge of engineering in case direction is required to set up rudimentary fortifications.

The Second Squad are the ones I mentioned before. Those in charge of gathering intelligence on the enemy. These are the ones whose skill is the most important, for our enemy is gaijin and much more accustomed to the area close to the Empire's border, hence we are at a disadvantage. Fitness and stealth are key to survive on this squad, as well as Investigation in order to actually perform some reconnaissance. Taking messages from one company or squad to another would also fall under this squad's purview in case squads are separated, either during march, camp or combat. Knowledge and experience with mountain terrain is an obvious plus. Actual knowledge of the gaijin military composition and tactics is not officially encouraged but definitely not something to dismiss. Some among this squad might be horsemen as well, but a number low enough so that nobody is forced to get a horse if they don't want to.

As with my second idea, a group of soldiers from both squads will unofficially compose a unit for black operations. Their missions would be covert and include sabotage, extraction and termination of key enemy personnel. Infiltration and counterespionage most probably hadn't been an issue given the enemy is gaijin. These soldiers would be volunteers, gathered by an unofficial leader. Should they fail, their existence would be denied. This message will auto-destruct in five...

So, what do you think?  ;D

I don't think black ops per say is the best term. Perhaps tactical deployments for the tipping of scales in coming combat. This is warfare after all. Not planned assassinations between peaceful coexistence.

Anywho, Inuichi can fill both a sneaky gathering info scout and a kill you dead scout. Therefore I think I could gunso the 2nd group here mentioned.

This is all great. Wish I had some of you in 1st company. You all have great ideas and discussion!

Thanks! ;D

And yeah, black ops is very modern. I just couldn't think of a better term at the moment, and don't think they'd actually even have a military designation. The group might have their own cool assassin name though, like the Crows or the Grass Spiders or whatever they like. It's all up in the air for the moment, and will actually need GM consent before we go forward with it. On the other hand, it's also all up for grabs ;D And you can give your opinion even if you're not in the company. Rule of cool applies!

I prefer 'clandestine'.  Squad 2 (under the first option) would also have members skilled in the arts of insinuating themselves in groups of enemies and gaining their confidence.  This would allow said legionnaire to neutralize leaders or weaken command structures while potentially rescuing hostages.  Sort of like a Rokugani Michael Westen.

Now, this is something I am very good at.

Too bad you're a turtle, not manly tiger.

BE A MAN
We must be swift as the coursing river,
With all the force of a great typhoon,
And all the strength of a raging fire,
Mysterious as the dark side of the moon!

Ok Mulan...

More like Li Shang, thank you very much.

And I'll have you know that "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is the second manliest song ever recorded.

The first, of course, being this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77XqZkOCEG8)

Could name the movie not the character

All sounds great to me.  As for Black Ops being a modern thing, I think Rokugan is fairly fantasy enough that it could be included.  I mean even Naruto has Anbu Black Ops... mind you I have no idea what their technology level is.  Sometime it seem very feudal but then they have TVs at other times.  Ah well... that's a discussion for another forum.

If Squad 2 is black ops, we need a grizzled older fellow to command it, a handsome con man, a burly bruiser and a wacky pilot.  I can handle either of the last two. :D

I meant the term "black operations" is a relatively modern one :P It's the kind of job Scorpion shinobi and Crane Harriers excelled at. But that doesn't mean other clans or even the Imperial Legions didn't have their own alternative.

And I love the idea of Rokugan A Team ;D I still think that there shouldn't be an entire squad dedicated to black ops though. Think of the A Team itself. Those guys were more like a special team formed of volunteers from different squads that acted kinda outside the hierarchy.

That's why I've been using the term 'clandestine'. :P

You're an old guy, you can be Hannibal. :D

Oh, no way I'm taking a part in this. I'm the old mayor giving orders. What I meant is, of course it would be clandestine, but to have a whole squad dedicated to something clandestine feels kinda wrong to me. Personally I think it's best to have a smaller group of soldiers outside normal military hierarchy to take care of clandestine operations. It's easier to deny their existence as a group, and also doesn't mean we'd have thirty or so assassins/spies/saboteurs running around the camp :P Suppose we'll have to wait a bit for more people to join and then decide as a company whether we want it to be a squad in it's own right or a smaller paramilitary group.

Then I suppose a possible move would be to have those outside the 'black ops group' only believe we had 1 squad and all members of Byakko were members said single squad.  Members of the black ops group would function and appear as normal members of that squad (even to members of squad 1) until such time as their services in less honorable matters were required.

I shall be the handsome con man, as I am handsome. But who shall be our gold-bedecked muscle? Ostentatious and strong. That can't possibly be anyone at all.  ;)

Well lion's colors are gold and brown. I pity the fools.

That makes me the slightly off-kilter (kobune) pilot.  AWESOME.

I do not think you can beat the bad guys by cuddling them, Akodo-gunso.

But why limit ourselves to one official squad when we could have two squads (which implies more people and possible gunso/nikutai) and an unofficial structure for those few (and I hope you'll be few, folks) who want to have taken part in the less... discussed assignments.

Amano has politely informed me that I have done a grave dishonor. I referred to you as Akodo-Inuichi as Cuddles-gunso. I meant no disrespect to Cuddles-gunso. It's a shame, with your dull colors and and dreadfully boring adherence to to duty, is it any wonder I cannot tell you two apart?

Work keeps eating my soul, but I'm pretty grizzled, if not terribly old.

Also horribly antisocial, if it helps!

Hey Inuichi is antisocial too. We could talk and our penalties would offset.

That is a conversation that would have a lot of ellipses.

And dreadfully dull for me, I am afraid. But I should ask, keep the social disadvantages coming.

So, what's the verdict on our squad arrangement?  I'm considering throwing my hat in the ring to be a nikutai.

I haven't submitted yet, but I'm working on a Hare character that would be a scout.  Is there any particular niche we need filled?  I'd be willing to step up for the 2nd Nikotai role if we thought it was better than giving the role to an NPC.

My feeling is that squads should be formed based on what our actual responsibilities will be.  Realistically, what are we going to be asked to do as a unit?
1. Keep vigil for spirits or advancing forces?
2. Forage/scout for supplies?
3. Perform flanking maneuvers?
4. Find a route home?

If we can get a list of specific responsibilities, it might be easier to divide them among the two squads.

I'll cling to the last option I offered.

One squad would be charged with scouting around the main force in a somewhat close-medium range. They wouldn't be guards, but spotting enemy advances and scouts would be their primary role. With traps and possibly other guerrilla tactics to make sure any possible enemy is harassed enough when he reaches our troops. They could also harass the enemy troops during a battle proper, with precise archery attacks and ambushes, especially when on defense. If you like persecutions with you trying to catch enemy scouts, putting up traps and setting up ambushes, this would be for you.

The other squad would have the duty of scouting further ahead, spotting enemy encampments and traps, and path-finding. They would need a deal more stealth and speed expertise since they would be active a lot closer to enemy lines. During battles their duty would be to deliver messages among the different units, intercept the enemy messengers. Their stealth and speed could also make them the perfect lookouts. If you like long journeys towards enemy territory, old school mud-on-your-face and persecutions with you trying to get as far away as fast as possible or marathons through a battlefield without attracting too much attention, this one's for you.

A subgroup of the two squads, identities unknown to all but the commanding officers, would be in charge of the most discrete operations besides their normal duties. Infiltration, assassination and other underhanded tactics so necessary to avoid the loss of much more lives. Operating outside an official line of command, these guys would have to talk to either the GMs or myself and get a bit organized. Wouldn't expect this to be more than three PCs. If you want to be on the dark side of warfare, performing morally ambiguous tasks in the name of a greater good and being told off and probably executed if you ever as much as mention your "glories", you could try this out.

I don't think spirits of any kind should be a worry for the Legion. We're here to fight the yobanjin, and we're good at it. Supplies are also unnecessary since we're provided by the Dragon, and keeping track of the supply lines is the duty of the quartermaster and his staff anyway. Flanking maneuvers could fall under squad 1, although if parts of squad 2 aren't busy elsewhere during combat they should have the capacity of acting as a general-purpose infantry (because horses are expensive although it should be cavalry) unit, perhaps with a bit more emphasis on support and quick strikes. Finding a route home... we have one. It's just snowed in.

A lot of all this is just for show, anyway. The campaign is over and we're about to head home. The first squad should still have some scouts around the valley every now and then, but with all the routs inside being blocked by snow there isn't much need for constant vigil. Shin will make you sweat and train and work anyway and send those who misbehave to scout around the woods anyway, so cheer up! ;D

Excellent. Just what I signed up for.

You're in charge. I think part of your privilege is structuring your squads.

Approved

That said there are a few guidelines I'd like you to follow.
1. The Chui himself is responsible for the team and it's missions.  Orders may come down from on high, but the Chui takes the fall if there is no way to disavow.
2. All missions will be disavowed at all ranks.  If you're caught, please be team player and kill yourself (this is not a suggestion).
3. Unless specifically on a mission, you obey the lines of command as is.  No exception.  When on mission, you only obey the structure of command set up by the mission itself.
4. No one, not even their immediate commanding officer should know of the missions.  Cover stories should always be a part of the mission.
5. Anyone that breaks any of the above rules will be considered rouge, hunted down and killed.

All 5 points are individually against at least one tenant of bushido, so all parties will probably lose honor for taking a mission.  This should only be used when other options don't seem viable to the officers (Chui and above rank).  Probably other stuff I'm missing, but I'm posting this in the middle of the night.

I think this doesn't have to apply to all missions. The Daidoji reguarly ambush people moving to and from battles and that isn't dishonourable. Blowing them up like the harriers did was. Setting traps or attacking with bows from a hill-line and from bushes as Hiruma scouts or Tsuruchi archers would isn't so bad. I think it'd have to depend on the mission surely?

Infiltration isn't dishonourable by itself and neither is assassination necessarily - it depends on the circumstances. Putting someone in the enemy camp to listen to count their numbers isn't a bad thing. It's on the edge of being dishonourable. Sneaking it to kill someone is. Sneaking to the outskirts of the camp and shooting their commander while he gives a speech? Probably on the edge but okay. Shooting him while he slept? Dishonourable. All of these wouldn't be that glorious but some are hardly morally ambiguous - the enemy are to blame for not guarding their camp better. If a small group can get in and attack - and WHILE they attacked they just happened to spot an enemy commander and shot most of their arrows at him before falling back to report the enemy commander's death (as that is a higher priority than fighting to the death) - then who can blame them? In fact I would call that glorious and honourable! Especially if they passed a sincerity (deceit) roll if the mission was originally just "kill him while he sleeps" and that instead killed him while he gave a speech or something.

I'd urge you to consider each mission carefully. If it is obviously a no-no according to bushido then maybe ask for volunteers and say that seppuku is the only choice if you are caught. If it is just morally grey but not dishonourable - such as a simple ambush or very close scouting to the enemy base or setting traps on the field of battle - then that isn't seppuku worthy. It probably doesn't even have to be secret. Samurai who die to an ambush or a trap aren't prepared enough. It would be the same as if they walked past someone in town who drew a weapon on them and attacked. A samurai should always be aware of their surroundings and prepared. Of course that isn't the reality of life but that is what samurai aspire to so there is no shame in ambushing an enemy. It is just attacking in a way that isn't the norm. It isn't honourable but it isn't quite dishonourable. None of the Rokugani books on fighting or warfare instruct students to attack the enemy head on every time and not consider their weaknesses

Amano will be a member of squad 1 and request permission to be part of the double secret probation team. ;)

I'll edit my first post in this thread (and I think it's the second post overall) with squad lists. You can post here what squad you would like to be a part of, and either PM me or post here whether you would like to take part in any underhanded operations. Now, I'll write a thing or two about the operations themselves.

As you can see, tactics rudimentary to warfare such as booby trapping, ambushes and precise strikes (an example of this would be storming an enemy camp by surprise with a small group of quick troops in order to kill strategic figures, for example) are all part of the duties of the squads. Most of them aren't glorious (safe perhaps the precise strikes), and some might go against certain tenants of Bushido (traps and ambushes against Courage, precise strikes against Courtesy and Rectitude), but their benefits have led them to be more or less acceptable within the rules of warfare. They can still be frowned upon. Some of the strategies of the Crane are frowned upon, as are those of the Scorpion, for example, but there's nobody splitting up their bellies because of it.

The sort of operations the select few who compose the more secretive group lie even lower. They aren't just against some of the tenants. I'm not talking about A-Team "blow shit up, save hostage" kind of operation. I'm talking about taking hostage or assassinating civilians either connected to enemy generals or supplying the enemy troops. I'm talking about poisoning the enemy water supply. I'm talking about attacking the enemy troops during a truce. I'm talking about orchestrating attacks on our own resources either to eliminate incompetence in time of crisis or boost morale. I'm talking about torturing prisoners of war and even civilians to get intelligence in the field without resorting to an eta. It's going far beyond what duty calls to ensure that the Empress will sit on her throne. You won't be expected to commit seppuku if you are discovered. You will be expected to grab the nearest sharpest object and stick it into your throat. Because if you won't, the integrity of the whole Legion, and the Empire by extent, will fall into question. We would have to hunt you down and kill you, later to expose you as an honorless dog, with your name most probably stricken from the records of your family. Heck, your family might have to commit seppuku on your behalf. You would have near complete autonomy when issued an order. The details of your operation must not question the honor of your superiors. Your superiors would deny the existence of any special group, and if needed be Shin himself is ready to commit seppuku as a last resort to burn all the bridges. But the price of failure is high, so it is nowhere near James Bond or anything vaguely similar.

Then again, let's be realist. We have been fighting the yobanjin, or whatever are the barbarians that inhabit the north now. Most probably, we didn't have to make use of this team. Maybe to burn down a yobanjin village behind enemy lines or poison their supply, but I don't think there would've been need for any more drastic measures. But most probably you've served within the Legion for some time now, and there's a number of atrocities you probably already performed. If you still want to be a part of such a team, PM me. The character should possess expertise extremely valuable to the team, because its size should be maintained as small as possible. And most probably be quite a dangerous sociopath to boot.

I'm interested in Squad 2. Does it require a horse?

A horse is welcome, but not mandatory. In the mountains of the Dragon it's not of much use, with a heavier reliance on running and climbing.

If a horse is not required, Hajime is up for squad 2.  He's very athletic you see.

Also you know...double secret probation squad.

I'll get Neidermeyer on it.  He lives next door.

Inuichi could fill probably any position we need for a scout. Precision strikes would be very much down his alley. He probably won't be in the secret squad as he's a gunso. I could be the face scout.

So it is the first squad then? And if any of you guys wanna give your squads fancy names, shoot. If most people on the squad think it's cool, then it's on!

Also, those interested in the special team do PM me. I'll need a clear, private list of you guys (since I surmise some of you won't want even the OOC knowledge out there), so that I can send you a couple PMs. You'll be responsible for setting the command line amongst yourself. It might even change from assignment to assignment. I'd have to be informed of that though.

I just sent in my character submission.  I'd like to formally apply for Byakko, 2nd squad.

Nikutai reporting in (pending approval).  Light cavalry, impossible to get lost, horse archer.  Use me as you have need, Chui-sama.

I would put you into squad 2, Shui. I'll add both you and Kyotsu whenever you guys are approved.

I've been approved.

Is anyone looking at Gunso of squad two?

Not that I'm aware of. If you want it, you may have it  ;D

Post your description so I can link it in the list of characters!

Mission accomplished.

Linked you in the list.

As always, if any of you guys is interested in the special operations group, PM me about it.

Gah I've been moved!

Well, since I'm here, might as well make myself at home.

Sup everyone?

Hello! Feel free to browse this topic and choose a squad for your character. We've got plenty of officer positions as well, if you're interested.

If I'm not mistaken, there are at least three of us with "Evil Eye" in this company.

HA! nice...

We should do something.  Like form a club, or go drinking once a week, or become bash brothers+1

Evil eye sweet soul brothers (and sisters)! Heh

(So glad I didn't go with my evil eye character concept.)

You'll be like those Dangerous Benten guys!

They're everywhere! I can't look around without being CONSUMED BY LUST.

What just happened?

All of the dangerous beauties who are blessed by the fortune of love keep making me swoon with their stunning good looks.

I am told that I am approved.

Thus, Squad 2 Nikutai reporting in.

>.>


AHEM?

Pssst  Byakko Company . . . not Suzaku Company

Huh?

Oh.

Durrrr..

I need to not post when I wake up.

*golfclap*  I and my horse are just so sneaky that we infiltrated your Company without even knowing it.

*whinnies*

We sure are, boss!

*drops lollipop*

Oh. My. In my rafters even.

 ??? What are they doing up there?

Well, I'm riding him and he's whinnying, apparently...

...wait a minute...

Since when could my horse talk?  Are you Mr. Ed?!?   :o

Put Nikutai in your signature so people are aware of your position ;) And welcome! We still don't have a gunso for that squad, and I think it's the same point cost (as in, free), so you can get a promotion if you'd like.

Nikutai is 2pts.  Gunso is 8pts.  If I wanted it, I'd have to find 6XP somewhere.

Or take the special ability. But my guess is you took Standard Training and Shinjo Scout?

Horses in the rafters!

(You'd guess correctly.)

Another Shinjo and such a similar name.  PREPARE FOR CONFUSION!!!!

And we're both Nikutai who are apparently horse archers.  Muwaha.

So, we should totally use this opportunity to mess with peoples' heads...

Yeah, but I'm assigned to Genbu because of my dueling skillz.

So?  I'm sure we can still come up with some creative ways to mess with people...  >.>   ;D

Who of you is the evil twin?

Whichever one has the goatee . . .

Well, I have the ghost eye, so according to everyone else?  Probably me.

How about the neutral twin and the slightly less neutral twin?

*looks at his picture and at Shu's picture*

*notes Shu's clean shaven face, and his own beard*

...Crap!

*strokes his goatee*

I have no twin. Does it mean I am the evil one for myself?

*twirls fu manchu moustaches*

For everybody new and old, I'm going to keep as close a track of our company in this thread (http://evilbob.fallenash.com/index.php?topic=519.0) as I can. Right now I'm working on the duties of the different squads, and I'll keep a list of PCs from each squad there as well. I was thinking that instead of making an OOC thread in the IC part of the forum, we could just discuss anything here and I'll make changes as needed be.

I know the duties and orders Shin gives in that thread are pretty harsh compared to the relative freedom characters had in past games, but this is a military unit.

Why, Why would do this to me? Twins they hurt me so!

I find them very reasonable. I, for one, wouldn't mind terribly if they were more rigorous.

Kissass.  That'll be 20 laps around the village.  Now.

Okay, you can have all of my patrols.

... Except the ones where I'm partnered with that sweet sweet Spider lady.

Easy Tiger...you're liable to give a girl a big head.

And yes, yes I did say that 8)

*shudders*

What's wrong, Shinjo-san?  Did you accidentally happen upon one of Miki-san's mirrors?

NEVERMIND, JUST GOT IT.

(... And I like it.)

well on subject. Was totally hoping today to get my PF done and figure out some of the stuff for my squad......... It didn't work out. But I have a good amount of time between classes tomorrow so look for some info.

By all means, we still have a couple weeks before the game start!

*sigh*...and I had such mediocre hopes for you, Yoritomo-san

Aw, don't let my not-initially-in-the-gutter mind be a deterrent.  I'm sure you have techniques to make it more pliable.

Perhaps Squad 2's advanced scouting should be done in pairs, in the event that something happens on patrol?  Perhaps 100 yards away from each other or so, so that if one gives away their location, the other isn't necessarily spotted?  We're on the Yobanjin side of the mountains.  An attack seems possible.

There have been reports of spirits being sighted too (and this is listed as the major plot focus).  Perhaps we should patrol wherever they're being seen doubly?  Should we catalog those reports, somehow?  How can we start getting to the bottom of this?

Unless someone else has a horse, I figure I'm probably going solo...

:(  Get horses, chumps.

I've just updated the company post with a list of rules and suggested punishments. I shall add the duties and guidelines for squads later on.

I keep going back and forth on this.  Ultimately, I think I'm going against it for the following reasons:
1. Points are already tight, and I'm not sure where the points for the horse and Horsemanship would come from.
2. I'm guessing we'll have to deal with Difficult Terrain penalties, in which case the horse may not be faster anyhow.
3. S/he probably doesn't Athletics (Climb) well, if that comes up.
3. I can't use Stealth on horseback. (Shinjo Scout rocks.  I'm glad we have one in the squad)

If there are terrain penalties (and your horse doesn't have a way to overcome them), perhaps we should pair up?

Two words:  horse snowshoes.

I do not believe a Native American Princess used ducks to figure that one out.

Haha!  Trust a Shinjo Scout to have figured that one out.  Well played, sir.

Hello once more.  It seems that I will be able to participate in the game after all after much messing with me, my schedule and my life in general by my superiors.  Due to that fact I would like to reintroduce Kaemon to the Company he was meant for.

I had originally planned to be a nikutai in West Company.  Kaemon's resume states that he is quite good at dealing with spirits and hunting down quarry.

*Points to both Toritaka Bushi and Tsuruchi Bounty Hunter endorsements on resume.*

I would also like to point out that Kaemon is not overly stealthy but is quite fast and somewhat athletic.  He also uses a pretty vicious spear somewhat adeptly.  Mostly though, he is likely to have some of the best senses available.

You'd fit squad 2 like a glove, but it already has a nikutai. If you want, you can either be the nikutai of squad 1 or move some points around to get a squad 2 gunso.

Kaemon lacks the stealth skill.  I could get one point by dropping Nikutai.

Don't know how important that would be.

At the same time, he is also "Idealistic" and he "Can't Lie" so the clandestine stuff would be a no go.  Stealth would not really be the best fit for those two disadvantages (though it could work with effort).  He's more the type to hunt you down and take you out in one go or catch you sneaking into the hen house and confront you directly during the act.

Ah, then squad 1 it is! And they're lacking a Nikutai too! Be sure to read the rules and flavor in general quarters!

Already did.  I haven't kept the closest watch during my away time, but I spent a little bit watching.

Who says "can't lie" is bad for stealth?

You just need to be good enough to not get caught in the first place.

And if you do?

"What are you doing?"
"Sneaking."
"Why?"
"I'm seeing what you're up to.  And you're a very boring person."

Heehee.

I've made this joke before, I'll make it again.

Use intimidation in place of stealth.

Hida:  YOU DID NOT SEE ME.

I support this.