Mega Man MUSH - Sunday, June 05, 2005, 7:46 PM
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You enter the Indonesia.
Indonesia
Hundreds of small islands make up the area known as Indonesia, each with
a life all their own. Sumatra, Java, Timor... each is different, but all share
a few characteristics. Thick tropical rainforests dot the islands, and some
have species of wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. On a few islands are
massive monuments, centuries old, and on others are large modern cities
skyscrapers reaching as high as safety allows due to the threat of tropical
storms. Clear cut islands rest beside ones untouched by man, and native
islanders live next to tourists colonies. This area is truly a melting pot of
all life has to offer, and you can find nearly anything here, if you look hard
enough.
Colonel [Normal] [RF] Serges [Serges] [M]
Storm Owl [Standard] [RF] [Stealthed] Maverick Shuttle <Manta
Ray> [M]
Jet Stingray [RF] Storm Eagle [Standard] [M]
Chet [The Red Serpent] [Y] Mikage Jakarta
Northwest <NW> leads to Southeast Asia.
East <E> leads to Papua New Guinea.
Up <U> leads to Sky Above Southeast Asia.
Syphon Wolf arrives from the Southeast Asia.
Syphon Wolf has arrived.
Bolero arrives from the Southeast Asia.
Bolero has arrived.
[Radio: (D) Worldwide] Kim Takushi transmits, "Mm... that was a good burger."
Reality is ripped a new exhaust port as Bolero changes from relatively human
sized to an immense bull, Wreck Brahma.
In a MU** Far Far Away....
//MAVERICK WARS//
Episodes 56: WHEN WILL THIS TP END!
Basically. Negotiations Fell out! The BRAVE MAVERICKS are now going to fall
Victim to a Repliforce Attack, as they try to free our PRISONERS OF GLORY!"
As the theme music dies down and the scrolling text vanishes off the top of
the screen, the Repliforce shuttlecraft soars over the terrain at a mind-
boggling speed. Within, Storm Owl, sitting in the co-pilot's chair, only
swiveled around so it's facing the passengers, is briefing the troops. "As
reported, the Coalition has kidnapped the families of many high ranking
politicians within the Indonesian government, and has been extorting them into
currying favour for the Our primary objective is the removal of the Coalition
from Indonesia. To facilitate this we are launching an attack on the Maverick
factories. Our primary objective is destroying the Coalition's industry
resources and removing them from Indonesia. Our secondary objective is the
rescue of the hostages."
"Solder and Syphon will be in charge of finding the hostages. Jet
Stingray and I shall begin dealing with the factories. Our spies have
discovered that the hostages are within a compound amongst the factories."
Storm Owl pauses and then adds, "Many Bothans died to bring us this information."
Solder nods as Storm issues instructions, looking to Syphon Wolf, then to the
screen of his PDA, "As ordered, Commander. Do we know what to expect in the way
of traps or defenses, or should I just be prepared for a world-shattering
device and just hope for C4?"
Storm Eagle is... in the MANTA RAY, which is in it's STEALTHED mode, somewhere
among the dense, forest area of Kalimatran. With him is any Maverick that
voluntered for this mission. He turns around from the Drivers cockpit and gets
up and walks into the back of the craft, and clears his throat. "We have
reports of a shuttle approaching. No Doubt, it's Repliforce making thier
move...." he takes a breath, despite not really needing to "Breath" persay.
"You are to deal with them, but remeber, our goal today is NOT to win, but to
inflict as much damage as possible before scorching the earth!" he commands"
You are NOT to fight till you become unactive. You are to retreat before that
point HERE. We are stealthed and it will be unlikey this craft will be spotted.
This mission relies on you taking as little damage as possible!" he waves a
hand out. "Move out. Report in occasionally. I will be seeing to the
Factories." he begins for the exit of the craft and steps out and takes to the
skies in the direction of the factories. and then..via Radio to everyone. <<
"Do Not mess this up." >>
Yeah. Bolero returns to his normal form, otherwise known as Rodriguez.
Storm Eagle also adds....<< "And Shoot any hostages should Repliforce get
close enough to them or if you see them out in the open if you get a chance." >>
It's quite odd, Bolero volunteered for this mission, but he has yet to do much
beyond idly adjust a slapped together human suit. He looks at Storm Eagle,
giggling evilly. "What? We're not allowed to try to hide amongst the hostages?"
he inquires coolly, eyes glowing slightly violet behind his businesspeople
glasses.
Storm Eagle replies before leaving, back in time! "You May...if it suits the
mission goals."
As a Repliforce transport heads towards Kalimantran, so does another
transport. This one is a small VTOL insertion/strike craft, dotted with small
weaponry. Its sleek black frame shoots quickly through the night sky, with red
thrusters behind it propelling it forward. Inside the back of the craft, sits
the Red Serpent, waiting quietly. His primary target: the Mavericks. After
tonight, there will be a lot of new real estate available for his Zaibatsu
minions to buy. Chet hopes to make sure of that. Good thing he's got some new
friends in the Indonesian government, that tipped him off to the incoming
Repliforce transport.
The Spaniard nods slowly as he exits the Manta Ray. Bolero giggles again,
"Excellent... Yessss..." He quickly moves toward the hostage facility, slinking
inside quietly to blend in properly. A demonic smirk remains on his features
most of the time, though, a strange giggle escaping him every so often as he
sets himself down amongst the hostages.
Jet Stingray is checking his standard issue plasma rifle as Storm Owl makes
his speech, more than willing to go and get into the heat of battle. Been too
freaking long since he shot something up to all get out. Of course, he isn't
too thrilled at saving Bolero's aft, considering that he seems to get in more
trouble than Iris and Roll combined. But well, sure he wouldn't feel that was
if Bolero was a cute reploid girl. But that's Jet for you.
As Storm Owl finishes his speech, he locks and loads as he asks the question
you knew would come from his mouth (assuming that he has one).
"What the heck is a Bothan?"
Serges is in the shuttle, but had come to watch and participate if
needed. The last battles he has been in have not tested him at all. It was a
pity, as the people he had usually fought against in the past days did not
respond, and today he killed a large number of humans ....in the same area.
Quite and odd day to come back to, and he would hopefully find must more to do.
His platform floats nearby him on the ship, and he walks towards
Storm Eagle a bit, the cane tapping as he walks forward. "I have agreed to come
with this and to participate, and I'll deal with any of the more high profile
targets that come. I do wish those explosives get some use..."
Serges' platform hovers to the ground as he walks onto it slowly with
the cane and then blinks out of sight, hovering about and watching for
Repliforce to make their move.
Syphon Wolf moves over next to Solder and stands at his shoulder silently,
ready to of whatever assistance his ally might need.
Syphon Wolf says, "I am prepared."
"The latter," Storm Owl replies to Solder. "Knowing Storm Eagle, he will kill
the hostages the moment it appears that we are achieving a victory." Storm
points at the wolf Reploid. "Syphon, this is where your skills at discreet
maneuvers will be essential. Do not allow them to see you until you have the
hostages secure." The pilot of the shuttle, meanwhile, gestures to the front
windshield, "We're here." the pilot says. The Repliforce shuttlecraft gently
touches down on the ground just a short ways from the factories.
Storm, meanwhile, replies calmly to Jet Stingray. "Corporal Espionage
Bothan, Private Spy Bothan, and Sergeant Infiltration Bothan." May those three
brave souls rest in peace.
Syphon Wolf activates his stealth mode.
Solder nods in response to Owl's statements, turning to Syphon Wolf, "Private,
I am led to understand that you actually bend light around yourself in order to
move about unnoticed. I don't believe I need to remind you to keep that running
at all times. Allow me to scan ahead, however, before moving down a corridor,
if you would." Moving closer to Wolf, Solder whispers, "Your personnel file
also mentions that you have a tendency to enjoy... investigating things. Let me
assure you that this is a /bad/ idea. Unless you know how to disarm an
explosive device, leave it to me. Lets take this slow and be smart about it,
understand?"
Syphon Wolf turns to Solder and nods his head once, slowly. "I understand. I
will follow your lead." Activiting the collectors in his skin, Syphon Wolf
slowly seems to disappear as his coloration blends itself to that of his
surroundings.
Storm Eagle lands on the ground outside the Factories. Whats this he has in
his hands? It's a box with a high tech Antenna (Read: Coat Hanger?) sticking
out of it with 10 buttons on it, labeled 1 to 10, no doubt relating to the 10
factories there are in the area now, each one putting out a specfic product.
Storm Eagle. (Eagle!) is not ready to destroy the factories, just yet. Various
Workers (Read: Enslaved Natives!) are loading the last transports. It seems
Eagles still trying to get the most for his buck here. It's also a Reminder
that Innocent people are indeed in these factories, and you might not want him
blowing them up quite yet anyways. He crosses his arms, waiting for the
inevitable arrival of Repliforce.
And within the Hostage Compound, Bolero continues to chillaxilate amongst the
hostages. How exactly he's kept from being noticed as an outsider is a small
bit of quick thinking, carefully tying himself up and throwing himself into the
compound, projecting a guard's voice from outside as the door slams shut and
locked behind him.
Storm Owl knows that there are a lot of lives at stake and that, quite
frankly, there's a good chance they're all going to die a horrible horrible
death, but Repliforce (or any government, really) cannot allow themselves to be
extorted by the taking of hostages. This is why Repliforce cannot make deals
with terrorists about such things. The door on the shuttlecraft opens up
smoothly, and Storm Owl steps out into the cool dusk air. Giving one final nod
to the others, Storm Owl takes to the skies and begins heading towards the
factories. Storm Eagle should be able to spot him easily. The Owl definitely
spots him.
Serges is now sitting on the platform, waiting for repliforce to
show. Unless there is a force that Storm Eagle cannot take, he probably won't
be needed. Looking around he doesn't see anyone as of yet, and is keeping an
eye out for any such things. If they try to mass assault Storm Eagle, he'll be
there.
For now though Serges is idle, keeping himself busy by running over
the plans that Storm Eagle made in his head. Something is forgotten. Or is it.
It bothers him slightly. All he can do is hope Storm Eagle isn't a fool.
"Right," Jet offers, his tone sobering up at the mention of fellow 'forcers.
Either way, as the door opens, he uses his scope as best he can to see around.
"Just go when you need and it will be done. Blowing things up good a speciality
of mine," he offers with a confident tone, ready to zoom in on a moment's
notice.
The signal comes not from a verbal cue, but as Storm flies toward his target,
the Stingray just flying after him, hoping that the Owl isn't going top speed.
After all, water is his thing... Not air.
Solder turns in the general direction of Syphon Wolf, not yet heading out of
the shuttle, "Syphon. I am going to wait until Eagle and his friends are
distracted before I head out. I need you to scout out the building the hostages
are in. These are the coordinates." he holds up a digital map, showing which
building to head to, "Give it a once over, carefully, to determine the best
point of entry. I will join you as soon as I think it is safe to leave. I
cannot hide as readily as yourself, after all."
Storm Eagle can be seen "Mock thinking for a moment" Staring at Storm Owl.
Indeed. He sees the Owl Approaching.
Syphon Wolf examines the map carefully, noting the coordinates. "Alright. I
imagine that once the furball gets underway, they'll be too busy to notice us.
I hope." Turning back to the shuttle door, he exits and begins to slowly make
his way towards the factories.
The Red Serpent watches a screen as the VTOL streaks overhead the factories.
It's only a passing streak of light, depositing it's deadly cargo in mid-air
and leaving.
The Red Serpent hovers down to the ground with a grav-chute on his back,
landing on the roof of one of them. He discards his grav-chute after that,
waiting silently for the combat to begin. He'll remain silent, until the
Repliforce plays its card. Then, he'll spring into action.
The Spaniard remains in the Hostage Facility. He looks very much like most of
the other hostages.
Storm Owl is on a direct course for Storm Eagle. He receives Solder's message.
Distract the Eagle? Well, we'll see how that goes. As he's already spoken with
the Maverick over a tight beam frequency, the war bird would normally see no
other reason to try to convince Eagle to do the right thing. It would just be a
waste of energy. Nevertheless, his job here is to distract the Eagle, and this
is what he intends to do. Storm Owl soars in low towards the grounded bird.
"Storm Eagle, I've examined our recent battle and have compensated for
all errors. You will not survive if you continue with your faulty line of
reasoning. At least have the dignity to stand up and fight rather than cower
behind the threat of killing hostages." Storm Owl, it should be noted, is God
awful at trash talking. In truth, Storm Owl couldn't care less for dignity. If
he were in Eagle's place, he'd be cowering behind those hostages like no
tomorrow! The war bird's actions, meanwhile, are likely to speak louder than
words. From underneath his wing, a golden-orange missile soars out of its
launching bay, corkscrewing through the air on an intercept course for the
grounded Storm Eagle.
Storm Owl misses Storm Eagle with his Feather Missile attack.
Storm Eagle smirks and listens to all of Storm Owl's Talk. Grining like a
madman! Taking all of it in he leaps into the sky as the Missile barely dodges
him. "Repliforce is where it does'nt belong!" he states loudly and arrogantly.
"You are expending resources every which way! You'll deplete everything you own
within a matter of months! LEAVE the Extermination of Humans to *US*." he
bellows more loudly, suddenly flapping his wings OBSCENLY strong gale force
emiting from them , suddenly creating a torrent of air within the complete area
in front of him, hopefully sending Storm Owl on a MORE than Wild Ride.
Storm Eagle strikes Storm Owl with his Wing Gale attack.
Spotting one of the transports ready to leave the factory, the Red Serpent
rises from his crouched position and walks casually to the edge of the factory.
He raises his left arm and levels it at the engines of one of the waiting
transports being loaded by native workers. He doesn't care about collateral
damage - just about throwing a monkeywrench in Maverick operations, as a matter
of payback. A vulcan-cannon emerges from his bracer, and he fires several
bursts at the engines of the transport he's selected - shells plink to the
ground beside him as plasma bursts rocket out from his arm, streaking at the
afformentioned target.
Syphon Wolf approaches the factory with a smooth, flowing walk that allows the
collectors in his skin to match themselves to his backdrop. Behind him, he can
hear his commander trading shots with his opposite number, and he smiles
grimly. Reaching the factory, he spots a door marked 'Employees Only,' he
smiles again. Reaching for his radio, he calls for Solder.
[Radio] Tightbeam transmission: Syphon Wolf says, "Solder. There's a door on
the West side of the building marked 'Employees Only.' I'm there. If you can
get through the lock, let me know and start this direction."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris makes an uneasy noise.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "You ok?"
[Radio] Tightbeam transmission to Syphon Wolf: You say, "I should have no
problem getting through that lock. Give me a few moments more and I'll head
your way. If you have any method of detecting traps, by all means do so...
Otherwise, I'll take care of it. I may not be a demo specialist, but I've got
some tricks..."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Colonel transmits, "Is something wrong, Iris?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "... Yes, I'm fine. I just... have a
bad feeling. It's probably nothing."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] The Colonel rumbles disquietedly.
As expected, repliforce members came to the aid of the victims, and
Storm Eagle was there to help. As planned. Then, the thing that Storm Eagle
could have forgotten makes it's presence known. Outside influence! It was that
man that had jumped from the helicopter before. Not only that, he began to
attack the transports. That would not do, not do at all. The old man climbs to
his feet and blinks on the platform over to Chet, hovering nearby him.
"I know I took advantage of the situation before, good sir, but that
does not allow for you to begin to attack the transports of the coalition."
Serges stakes this quite solemnly and reaches for his cape. He hopes he got
Chet's attention. It would be quite an unfortunate occurrance if he was there
and did little to stop a plan such as this.
Serges grasps the cape and flings it hard towards Chet, trying to hit
him and cover his face and body. It's mostly a distraction.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Floral Skunk transmits, "Actually, no, that's not
ready yet. Nevermind."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Jet Stingray transmits, "No worries, Iris. Sure
everything will turn out fine. I mean, really. What's th-Never mind, not going
to jinx it."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot laughs, "That's the spirit!"
Serges misses Chet with his Cape Toss attack.
Jet Stingray blinks as he sees that Storm Owl is totally leaving him in the
dust. "...Yeah, live it up. In the air, I'm not so fast. Hahahahaha," Jet
replies before he just makes his way toward the factory he's supposed to blow
up, getting his gun ready in case he has some drones or regulars to deal with
along the way. Hopefully the defenses won't be TOO heavy, right?
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "I hope you're all well."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Infantry Corps Captain Assault Kangaroo transmits, "I
am well, Major Iris."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "I am..."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Plasma Harrier transmits, "I'm doing ok, thanks."
Storm Owl arches an optical brow even as his missile flies past Storm Eagle.
"That is illogical," he retorts. "Repliforce has every right to be here in
Indonesia. Your fallacy is in assuming that Repliforce's business should not be
interfering with those of the Coalition, however in fact, by the definition of
Repliforce charter, it is specifically 'our business.'" Storm Owl swoops
upwards in an attempt to keep the altitude advantage over Storm Eagle, but
instead winds up being slammed into -hard- by the powerful gale.
Knocked him each and every way, the war bird remains in the air,
flapping his wings quickly. "I assure you that Repliforce's resources are well
in hand," he lies. It's around now that sees what is in Storm Eagle's hands. It
doesn't take a genius to know what it is. Standing up straight in mid-air,
Storm Owl brings his hand to his forehead for one of his most potent attacks.
As he concludes the salute, there's a massive thunderclap in Storm Eagle's
vicinity, hopefully dazing the Maverick.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Floral Skunk transmits, "I am good, yes"
Storm Owl misses Storm Eagle with his Thunderous Salute attack.
Solder nods to himself as the conflagration gets underway, all opposition
seemingly distracted with other tasks: Such as beating the crap out of one
another. Satisfied that it is safe to move, Solder slowly and carefully moves
out of the shuttle, making sure to duck as quickly as he can behind a building,
darting from one to the next. Making sure to utilize his air-dash engine at all
times to minimize noise, Solder makes his way toward the building in which the
hostages are being held.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "You know... listening to the global
channel..."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "There are idiots."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Floral Skunk transmits, "Apparently a lot of them."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "... Oh, I lost my train of thought."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "well obviously.."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, ".. oops, sorry."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot sounds confused, "I'm just trying to
figure out the difference Flame Hyenard talking normally, and Flame Hyenard
trying to annoy someone."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Snipe Anteater transmits, "None."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Tornado Onion transmits, " Gahahah! That easy, yah!"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "... sadly, none."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "Then why would he point
out the difference if there is none?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Plasma Harrier transmits, "*sighs*"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "..As a joke maybe?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Tornado Onion transmits, "Tee-hee, you funny Snipe,
Hailstorm! He a bit louder when annoying, yah!"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Tornado Onion transmits, "Ahaha! He not annoying much
though, yahg!"
Bolero idly starts to doodle on the floor inside of the Hostage Facility. His
head jerks in unison with the hostages as the battle starts to rage above. He
supresses a maniacal giggle and barely restrains a psychotic smirk. Bolero
instead continues to draw, waiting for Repliforce to arrive inside the
facility. He knows they'll come in soon.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Flame Hyenard resynches his radio for a moment. "I'll
have you know that I am very well read and am currently writing a book on the
pointlessness of wa as well as the faults of the current and previous
incarnations of government. I hope to have it published soon so I can continue
my new study on weapons."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, ".... What the hell?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "...Who was that?"
Storm Eagle hears the Thunder around him...and simply stands his ground. It
misses clearly as he hisses and the thunder and wind simply....passes him by.
"You are dishonest, Owl.... you know Repliforce has'nt the resources...." he
states as he suddenly brings the device to bear. He presses a button. The One
marked "10". In the distance, a suddenly PLUME of Flame rises as the sound and
rumble of one of the factory exploding is heard...
Then the Cacophony of Screaming Humans and Reploids.
"You came here to destroy "Vital Assests"...." he says. Like any TRUE VILLIAN
he intends to brag about his plan, in the meantime.. a HUGE humming is heard
from the Turbine Buster. "When in fact, it never cost the Coalition more than a
DIME to come in and take control...build our factories and get resources TEN
FOLD. These very Facilites were Temporary! As suspected you DID find out. But
we got more than our FAIR SHARE of use out of the facilites. WE intended to
just LET you blow them up and save us even more FUTHER Resources. But....we
instead choose to make you expend yours FUTHER by meating resistance!" he
states as he suddenly levels the Turbine Buster and unleashes a furious Gale
assault on the Owl Form in front of him.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "....."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Tornado Onion transmits, "Gahahh! See!"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "GAAATE!"
Storm Eagle strikes Storm Owl with his Whirlwind attack.
Storm Owl is temporarily disoriented by Storm Eagle's Whirlwind attack.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Snipe Anteater transmits, "Heh-heh-heh."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Plasma Harrier transmits, "...Come again?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Flame Hyenard unsynches his voice synthesizer and
transmits hyenardinbikini.mpeg 'o/~ I like to mooove it move it.'
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "/MY VIRGIN EYES/!"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "... Oh dear GOD."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Snipe Anteater doesn't note that he has that file.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "AAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH!"
Chet looks up quickly as Serges announces his presence. "Aha, you again!" he
calls out, whipping up his left arm. As the cape flies in his direction, he
chooses to shoot straight through it, incinerating the cape easily. He fires
several more shots, at Serges himself, bracing his left arm with his right as
he aims carefully. His arm begins to warm up from the firing, shells continuing
to drop at the ground around his metal boots.
Chet strikes Serges with his Bracer Shot attack.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "GYAH! *screeches and such
things* I was crossing the @)#(*&$ Street you idiot!"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "My innocent mind has been
corrupted forever!"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Floral Skunk transmits, "........ I don't get it"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris coughs.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "That's a very nice picture, Flame,
but I don't think people would want to have it broadcast to them that way.
Imagine if they automatically had it load in their optic inputs in the middle
of a battle."
Storm Owl, of course, knows that Storm Eagle is spouting out nothing but
nonsense. Both he and General attempted diplomacy but it was clear that the
Eagle was unwilling to talk reasonably. Storm Owl would retort in such a manner
were it not for Eagle proving his superiority in the sky by conjuring up a
whirlwind around him. Storm Owl's own, weaker wind generators struggle in vain
to keep up with the Turbine Buster and fail. The owl is caught in the whirling
tornado, and doesn't appear able to break free. Sending off a quick, desperate
transmission to Jet Stingray, Storm Owl is quite confident in his inability to
handle the eagle on his own.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Floral Skunk transmits, "I still don't get it."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, ".... like Blaster just did."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] The Colonel rumbles angrily.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Tornado Onion transmits, "Gahah! Flame that nice dance
and outfit, yah! It need be pink though. Heheheh."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "Gah... I need to get an
accept/decline prompt installed or something for that @(#$. Gah.."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "Blaster, you ok?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Snipe Anteater transmits, "Tornado Onion would look
stunning in red sequins."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "i'm fine. No vehicles
wrecked."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Tornado Onion transmits, "Heheheh."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "I don't know what I'd wear
to formal functions."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Hailstorm Eagle transmits, "Oh man, thank god."
Syphon Wolf is forced to sit and wait patiently for Solder to arrive. As much
as this is against his nature - he imagines he can hear the door begging him to
open it - he forces himself to sit still, focusing on the innocent lives at
stake. He surveys the battlefield, taking note of the position of the
combatants. Seeing Storm Owl disoriented, he splits his attention between
Solder's progress and Storm Eagle's position, in case the Maverick notices
either of them and decides to take a potshot.
Jet Stingray pauses in mid air as he puts a hand to his head. His optics
narrow as he transmits some stuff himself before flying back toward Storm Owl's
position. Using his faceplate amplication system, he bellows out to his new
target "Hey, Eagles are supposed to be good at catching fish... Let's see how
good you are with the Stingray, you airheaded Maverick of...." Pause. "Crap,
you got lucky this time, but next time, I'll have a cool insult for you, okay?"
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] Storm Owl transmits, "Storm Eagle has the detonation
device. We must relieve him of it as soon as possible."
Chet leaps off the factory and begins to bolt, as it becomes clear that he
won't be able to attack the transport in peace. He dashes off into the jungle,
disappearing there. His VTOL will pick him up later. "Sayonara, suckers!" he
yells, although he does it quietly, not wishing to get shot.
Chet retreats from the area swiftly, leaving him open to pursuit or parting
shots from Jet Stingray, Storm Owl, Colonel, Syphon Wolf, Storm Eagle, and
Serges.
Chet has disconnected.
Solder darts from one building to the next, carefully checking for any signs
of persuit or notice before moving on. After another few minutes of this hover-
running, Solder manages to reach the door indicated by Syphon Wolf.
"Alright..." he whispers, pulling out some of his scanning equipment.
Ordinarily designed to detect electrical impulses in the bodies of Reploids,
Solder adapts it masterfully, scanning the door to detect electrical impulses
between a trigger and a detonator, assuming that the door is rigged to explode.
"Let's see what we've got..." And right he is, for a simple wiretrip is mounted
on the inside of the door, clearly displaying itself to Solder's scanning
equipment... once he gets right to it, at any rate. "Getting through this
building could take a while..." he whispers, assuming that Syphon can hear him
and, with a deft application of his laser scalpel, Solder cuts a small hole in
the door. Reaching in and using a suture to hold the trip taut, he then applies
his laser scalpel to disarm the trip. "Okay, that should do it," he says,
applying his scalpel to the door's lock, thus rendering it open. "Lets do
this." he says, slowly pushing the door open and heading, carefully, inside.
Storm Eagle crosses his arms....and see's..Jet Stingrays arrival. Lovely, two
for the price of one! LOVELY! and one's disoriented. Even better. He hurmphs.
"JET STINGRAY! Go back to the /Ocean/ Where you belong, you do not belong here,
EITHER, //FISH//" he states as he puts his arms out to either side and fans out
his wings, causing a sudden WISP of wind and Lighting to flow from his very
wing tips at his two assilants, giving them a Bi elemental attack of NATURE,
and the true show of the power of...
THE SKYLORD!
Storm Eagle strikes Storm Owl with his Skylord's Glory attack.
Storm Eagle strikes Jet Stingray with his Skylord's Glory attack.
The cape incinerated, the shots hitting through it, Serges is hit in
the first time in quite a bit, the first combat action that has actually worked
on him since the raid on Neo-Tokyo. It hits the armor of Serges, seeming to hit
but not effect him much. It slightly angered him, visibly. Despite this, Serges
smiled a bit. "Yes, It is nice to see you again as well, but w..." Then Chet
...disappears. Jet Stingray seems to be in the way though, and bothering Storm
Eagle. That can't be allowed.
Serges blinks over after the elemental assault, appearing and then
looking towards Jet Stingray. "You aren't going to interfere with the duel
between the two, and despite your possible anger at him, you now how to deal
with me."Serges takes out a bomb, a compartment on the platform opening up, and
then chucks it toward Jet. It won't explode though, it's a dud. It flies toward
him and will hopefully strike him dead on.
Serges strikes Jet Stingray with his Dud Bomb attack.
Bolero cocks his head to the side, looking around slowly. Someone from
Repliforce should be coming for the hostages soon enough. He smiles slightly,
rocking himself slowly back and forth as he watches for signs of the Repliforce
intrusion into the interior room where the hostages are being held.
Storm Owl can barely hear Storm Eagle over the whirling winds. His own
generators aren't having much luck, much to the frustration of the Commander of
the Fortress V. Something about Jet Stingray... fish... there might have been
more. Before Storm can further decipher the message, he's suddenly assaulted by
a single blast of compressed air with an electrical charge. Blown literally sky
high, Storm Owl at least finds himself out of the whirling tornado.
Now definitely having the altitude advantage, Storm Owl considers his
options at this point. So far Storm Eagle has been battering the living crap
out of him left right and center. If Storm Owl's to have even a /chance/ at
taking out his old mentor, he's going to have to start taking some risks.
Warming up his flight systems and bringing them up to full power, Storm Owl
dives downward towards the eagle, building up speed as he goes. Armoured wings
in front of him, Storm Owl attempts to ram into the eagle. Maybe this will even
knock that controller out of the eagle's hand. "Enough of this, Storm Eagle!
Cease your wanton destruction or prepare to be annihilated!"
Storm Owl strikes Storm Eagle with his Sonic Dive attack.
Jet Stingray gets hit right in the head, the attack getting more attention
than the words that went with them. "Crap, Serges. Thiiiiiiiiis is going to be
freaking painful." Giving another radio transmission, Jet just flies right for
Serges, his back panel opening up to reveal brown stingrays. The four stingrays
circle him once before flying right for the X-Hunter. This fight will be short.
Jet might be good... But he's out of his league this time. Like usual.
Jet Stingray strikes Serges with his Hunter Mines attack.
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] Storm Owl transmits, "Solder, Syphon Wolf, report in."
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] Solder transmits, "We're past the westernmost door. It
was rigged, naturally. We're proceeding in. Do we have any indication of where
they might be holding these people, or are we simply going to have to go room-
to-room?"
Syphon Wolf enters the factory quickly once the door has been opened.
"Alright," he says to Solder over his shoulder, "we need to find a room with
limited entrances and exits, to make keeping everyone is easy. It needs to be
big enough to hold a couple dozen people, too. They're not worried about them
dying. It's probably along a wall, somewhere - or in a corner. We'll start
there." So saying, he heads down a corridor slowly so that Solder can keep up
while scanning. And maybe find any traps up ahead.
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] Storm Owl transmits, "No indication I'm afraid."
Storm Eagle suddenly finds himself BARRELING DOWNWARDS for the top of a
Factory! He literarly makes a big gaping hole all the way as he tears through
the concerte...finally stop as he holds his head and pushes himself up. He
clenches his fists in frustration. Due to this action, it's evident he does'nt
have the controller anymore. He just STARES at Storm Owl now...letting the Rage
Build.
Storm Eagle forfeits a turn to charge WE.
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] American Eagle transmits, "What's going on? Anything I
can help out with?"
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] Solder transmits, "Acknowledged. Proceeding with
extreme caution."
The second that he sees that Storm Eagle does not have the controller anymore,
Storm Owl's powerful sensors are searching for it, seeing if perhaps it fell to
the ground upon leaving Storm Eagle's grasp. Perhaps the Maverick managed to
hide it just before impact? Regardless of whether or not he spots it, Storm
Owl's attention quickly returns to Storm Eagle. "Where are your comments now,
Storm Eagle?" he questions in his droning monotone, hovering briefly.
Storm Owl aims the Cyclone Cannon down towards Storm Eagle, letting
off with a powerful blast of air. "Mere moments ago you seemed quite confident
in your chances. Perhaps you're having second thoughts? Perhaps you've come to
realize that you should have taken my earlier offer? It's not too late for you
to surrender, Storm Eagle. It may be your only hope to survive this encounter."
Storm Owl strikes Storm Eagle with his Wind Blast attack.
[Radio: (B) RF Secure] Floral Skunk transmits, "Good luck guys"
Serges is struck by the explosive stringrays, trying to blink out of
the way but failing. After the attack strikes him, he chuckles. "Not feeling
too well about coming along and interrupting our plans, are you now?" Serges
then toys with which of his explosives he will use next. Hmm... Ah yes, He'll
start with one of the more less potent explosives. It won't be too strong, but
it will certainly do at this time.
Hunching over a bit more he picks up an explosive with the color
green over it, the platform hovering and following Jet, and chucks it toward
him, it exploding when it touches something. Whether or not the ground of Jet
will be covered in the chemical explosive is still to be seen.
Serges misses Jet Stingray with his Chemical Bomb attack.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "We are on assignment in
Indonesia, American Eagle. I do not believe we have time to acquire
reinforcements."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] American Eagle transmits, "Oh. Right, yeah...Good luck
with that."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] American Eagle transmits, "I'll stay on watch in case
somebody assaults the US. That's a good plan."
Solder skirts along the corridor, taking great care to scan everything he
determines to be in any way suspicious. Fairly often, he'll stoop to suture off
a tripwire or two before clipping them, allowing himself and Syphon to traverse
the area safely. Reaching into a compartment in his chest, Solder draws out a
slightly more sophistocated scanning device, beginning to read around in all
directions, "Lets see now... Life signs... Life signs..." Finally aiming it
upward, Solder gets a blip, "Ah hah!" he says, "Human vital signatures straight
up. Lets find some stairs. I'm betting they made it a pain in our ass by
putting them on the top floor." Heading down the corridor at a slightly more
brisk pace, Solder goes for what looks like a stairwell.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "Agreed! Watch out."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "Yeah. Got some tricky
types south of there."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] American Eagle transmits, "You know, while you're
distracted. Some criminal may want to take advantage of it. Like those damn
Texans. I don't trust them."
Storm Eagle does'nt have the Control! Where is it!? in the grass...the top of
a coat hanger could be seen..... but Storm Eagle was suddenly hit and took the
hit in stride. That hurt only because he was hurt devestaingly already. Does he
NEED the controls? No. He can have the order to have all the Factories blow up
at once. The Controls just made it easier for him to destroy one by one! He
levels the Turbine Blaster again as it begins to spark. "Even /I/ know when I'm
shut up Owl.....but do you know the same?...." a suddenly STRIKE of Thunder and
a Lighting bolt Emerges from the Turbine Buster at the TOOTSIE POP BITING DEMON!
Storm Eagle strikes Storm Owl with his Lightning Bolt attack.
Nodding, Syphon makes a turn when they reach a dead end. "Agreed. The stairs
will undoubtedly be rigged. We didn't pass any back there. Given standard
building plans, that means we should find one about midway down this hallway."
And indeed, he finds one. Pausing he waits patiently for Solder to find and
disarm whatever goodies the Mavericks have left for them.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "What's wrong with Texas?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "... Considering his name,
I have a few ideas.."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] American Eagle transmits, "What's wrong with Texas?
They're insane, that's what. What kinda people would wanna leave the great
union of the United States of America?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Blaster Saurian transmits, "I rest my case."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "I seem to recall a lot of
people did during the 19th century."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] American Eagle transmits, "Yeah. And got their butts
whooped for their trouble."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "Eh, but they still tried."
Hearing the platform behind him, Jet just pulls up, the bomb going right where
he was a second ago. Upright in the air, he cuts off his flight jets, letting
Serges pass under him where hopefully he'll get in a good lash with his tail.
"Just because I'm in over my head means I regret coming here. I've fought
people like Bass solo. Stupid heroics is my middle name. You? You are just a
middle man... Don't have time for freaks like you!"
Jet Stingray misses Serges with his Tail Whip attack.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "Actually, didn't they leave Mexico
first, and then stay their own country for a while?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Revolver Ocelot transmits, "I ... think so."
Serges chuckles lightly and vanishes where he was, the tail hitting
the wash of a blink as he appears beside himself. "I do not believe I had
gotten to where I was through stupid heroics. I became an X-hunter through
efficiency. Considering your design structure, I do believe that you are not on
to be passing such a judgement, although I would welcome you, if you had ever
happen to come to the mavericks."
Taking another bomb, Serges tosses it up and down in his hand a bit,
and then chucks it over the stingray's head. It flies downwards until... it
begins to follow him. The explosive seems intent to strike it's target, small
but not one to give up the chase. It will continue until it hits and explodes
upon contact, or is stopped somehow.
Storm Owl aims the Cyclone cannon for another blast, but this time Storm Eagle
gets the upper hand on him, launching a powerful blast from the Turbine Buster.
The shot hits Storm Owl in his oh so ample gut, annihilating his chest armour.
The bolt rips through both armour and circuitry, finally /exiting/ through
Storm Owl's back. A fist-sized hole is now in Storm Owl's lower chest, and one
can literally peak through Storm Owl's front and see things behind him. Storm
Owl freezes in the air, momentarily stunned. It takes all of his emotional
control to suppress the pain.
His power supply begins dwindling rapidly from the devastating damage,
but Storm Owl manages to summon up what he has to keep the fight going. He
failed once against his former mentor, and he has no intention of doing so
again. "Clearly, Storm Eagle," the owl rumbles in his monotone voice, "You do
/not/ know when it is time to shut up and minimize your losses."
"Tell me, Storm Eagle, do you recall this maneuver?" he asks in a
softer tone as he dives down towards the Eagle. Storm Eagle should recognize it
immediately as being one of his own. But then, he should /also/ remember from
the /first/ battle he and Storm Owl had, where Storm Owl used this maneuver on
the eagle. That time, he switched the very end just enough to throw the eagle
off and score a direct hit. This time, Storm Owl -doesn't-, and carries out the
maneuver to the end. Does the eagle guess right?
Storm Owl strikes Storm Eagle with his Storm Eagles Training attack.
Serges strikes Jet Stingray with his Smart Bomb attack.
Solder rigs the lock open and, ensuring that no traps are present, Solder
eases the door open, heading on his way up the stairs. Scanning as he goes,
Solder notes an actual /laser/ tripwire in the way. "Amazing, something from
less than four hundred years ago." he demures, leaning down and essentially
dismantling the device. Continuing on up the stairs, Solder disarms a few more
traps along the way, heading past the second level and up toward the third,
"I'm laying odds that they'll be up here."
Storm Eagle does'nt guess this right...because obviously his virally infected
mind is full of SIGMA RAGE! He takes the hit head on and sent reeling
again...and off the side of the Factory. Only to catch himself just BEFORE
hitting the ground...Barely and he takes of the Skies off and away. He snickers
as he retreats. "Muwha. You remeber well!.... we shall fight another day!..."
**flies off into the sunset thats actually the Manta Ray in Stealth mode!**
Storm Eagle retreats from the area swiftly, outdistancing all pursuit and
parting shots.
Jet Stingray just grunts as he flies up again to try and avoid the bomb....
But it follows him up and hits with a boom. He lands to the ground, the
Stingray of Justice just laying there for a second. Flipping to his feet, he
lets a torpedo slide into his left hand as it slowly slides out from his arm
cannon. No water, no way for it to go... Save the old fashion way. Holding it
like a football, Jet just gives it a good quarterback toss. Jet was once
considered for the Repliforce Football Team QB for a reason.
"The day you see me become a Maverick is the day you see Sigma wear a frilly
dress and make out with Elpizo!"
Hopefully if the torpedo doesn't hit... The emotional scars will.
Jet Stingray strikes Serges with his Torpedo attack.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Storm Eagle has been dealt with.
Who requires additional help? Corporal Solder, Private Syphon?"
Syphon Wolf heads down the corridor, still with an economy of movement to
maximize his collectors' ability to hide him from view. "They're more than
likely in a romm near a wall, like I said below. We'll circle this level once
while you keep scanning for life forms." Inwardly, Syphon is pleased with how
smoothly he and Solder work together, and with how easily it will be for them
to retrieve the prisoners. He can only hope that his other allies are doing as
well, and that eveyone can come out of this intact.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Solder transmits, "We should have it in hand,
Commander, assuming that ALL the opposition is outside. A couple of guards we
can handle, I'd imagine. They're typically disposable. If they were actually
smart about this, however..."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Solder transmits, "Well, neither Private Syphon nor
myself are battledemons."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Understood."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Syphon Wolf transmits, "We'll radio immediately if we
encounter resistance."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "I'll be listening. If you need
anything, just ask."
[OOC] Bolero says, "Oh for crying out loud."
[OOC] Bolero says, "Forget I was here."
[OOC] Solder says, "Wha?"
[OOC] Bolero snarls at RL, stalks off.
[OOC] Storm Owl says, "Something up, Bolero?"
[OOC] Solder patpats
[OOC] Storm Owl ahs and pats.
[OOC] Solder says, "Sorry Bolero."
[OOC] Solder says, "You can beat up on me later :)"
[OOC] Bolero is having one of those *#!#)#$!*(&($@ING nights.
Bolero has disconnected.
[OOC] Solder says, "Wow, i wonder what happened?"
[OOC] Storm Owl hasn't a clue.
[OOC] Syphon Wolf says, "Dunno. But now we don't die!"
[OOC] Solder says, "But that's always the best part ;)"
Watching as the bomb follows jet and then hitting him, Serges floats
there. Ah, a torpedo weapon. Another explosive device. Such thoughts are
beginning to get to Serges as he is struck by the .. football torpedo. How odd.
It would probably be the entire reason why that attack hit.
He responds anyways, despite just being blown backwards and almost
off the platform. "So you do not want to help the reploid cause for freedom?
Then I believe you will need to remove yourself from here." Serges hat ...
slides open and he begins to limber up.
If the stingray was not the only problem, Storm Owl just defeated
Storm Eagle. He will have to make up for the arrogance of the Eagle, and plan
to hit both the fish and the bird with the next assault. Quite ...oddly..
Serges jumps into the air, the platform following him, and spins, somersaulting
in air while the top hat launches globules of energy towards the two.
He lands afterwards, gripping the platform and the cane, and viewing
his work. Hopefully, all went well.
Serges strikes Storm Owl with his Top Hat Beam attack.
Serges misses Jet Stingray with his Top Hat Beam attack.
Solder nods as he and Syphon reach the top. Motioning for silence, he pokes
his head over the railing to eyeball... a pair of guardroids! How cute. Turning
to where he assumes Syphon to be, Solder motions up the stairs, holding up two
fingers. Scooting to the right side of the stairs, Solder forms his arm cannon,
hunkering against the wall. Pointing upward, Solder then motions for Syphon to
go left and fire only once, to incapacitate the guard. Motioning with his right
hand, the medic then counts down... 3... 2... 1... And he moves, standing
upright to fire his Chill Out attack, stunning the guard and, hopefully, doing
so at the same time as Syphon.
Storm Owl almost expected something more from the eagle as he swoops upwards,
having triumphantly struck Storm Eagle again. You just know that he's going to
try this maneuver again, given its earlier success. "I hope, Storm Eagle..."
The owl shouts after the eagle, "That the next time I offer a peaceful
solution, you give it additional thought."
Turning his attention away from the retreating eagle, Storm Owl hears
that Solder and Syphon seem to have things well in hand. Swooping towards
Serges and Jet Stingray, the war bird catches one of the balls of energy in the
shoulder. The shot is way too close to his earlier chest wound for comfort, and
Storm Owl has to struggle to keep on functioning. Aiming his Cyclone Cannon
down towards Serges, Storm attempts to help Jet Stingray out a bit. First he
helps Jet win the gold medal at the water races, and now this. That's two you
owe me, junior!
Storm Owl misses Serges with his Cyclone Storm attack.
Even though he's on the /other/ side of Solder, Syphon still gets the message.
Mirroring his partner's movements, he fires his Flash Drain attack against the
second guard, quickly dropping him to the floor. Turning to Solder, he says,
"They must be close. Let's check the door behind them for traps before we open
it." So saying, he proceeds down the hallway slowly, surveying everything for
any more signs of guards.
Jet Stingray doesn't reply to Serges' commentary about how he needs to be
eliminated as he weaves to the side to dodge a shot... And notice that Storm
Owl got hit. "Sir! You are already wounded! Let me handle this! You are a
leader, you can leader! I'm middle level officier, I can just... Take him out!"
With that, he turns to face Serges and just fly toward him with his arms over
his head, clearly planning to plow straight into him with a mighty
'HEEEEEEEYAAAAAAAAH!'. The Jet way is the DIRECT way after all.
Jet Stingray strikes Serges with his Torpedo Slam attack.
Serges has seen better days. As he blinks from the wind he is struck
head on by the slamming fish, falling off the platform and then heading to the
ground... until it blinks under him, stopping him as he gets to his feet. "Oh..
bother." Brushing himself off from the wounds he looks to the two and shakes
his head. Not good at all. This will never do. They both seem to be a bit
strong, but the Owl is weaker. It would be best to focus on him.
Although weak, he takes another bomb and heaves it toward the Owl, it
blinking but designed to explode on contact... in a flurry of blades. The metal
is unstable after all, it was only made to hold up until the explosive payload
is delivered. It suddenly comes to bear that.... he is outmatched .... this
will not do .. /at all/.
Serges strikes Storm Owl with his Shrapnel Bomb attack.
Solder says, "Naturally," as he moves to the door, scanning it thoroughly.
Solder is actually required to stop on this one MULTIPLE times, disabling trap
after trap. A wire trigger on the hinge, a tripwire in the threshold, and even
a pressure sensitive trigger on a patch of floor that they /somehow/ managed to
avoid. Finally, he gets down to the door itself, "Alright, lets do this."
Solder states simply, jamming his Laser Scalpel into the door, disabling the
lock and pushing the door open. Looking around carefully, Solder surveys the
huddled masses of prisoners, motioning as quickly as he can for silence. As he
does so, he pointedly indicates the insignia on the right of his chest,
indicating to them that he is a member of the Repliforce and, y'know, not
trying to murder them."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Status, Corporal Solder? Private
Syphon?"
Syphon Wolf looks around at the room. Good - everyone's ambulatory. They won't
have to carry anyone. Turning visible just long enough to quickly arrange the
prisoners into a single file line-with the person behind holding onto the
person in front-he looks back at Solder. Gesturing him to lead the the line of
hostages, Syphon turns his collectors back on and takes point, retracing their
steps out of the factory to avoid any /new/ traps.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Syphon Wolf transmits, "Prisoners secure. On our way
out. ETA is five minutes."
Storm Owl cocks his head towards Jet's awesomely eloquent explanation of why
Storm Owl should lead and Jet should take out Serges. "You do not have the
ability to defeat Serges alone," Storm Owl tells Jet in his blunt, matter-of-
fact manner. Storm Owl continues to close in on Serges, and winds up getting
hit by the powerful bomb along his wing structure. The explosion is large, but
thankfully the owl's wings are his strongest, most armoured section. Since Jet
managed to have a good run by ramming into the X-Hunter, Storm Owl follows
right after him, swooping down in a mighty flying kick 'o doom before returning
back up into the sky. "By all accounts you are a logical mech, Serges. Know
when you should retreat. Know when the cause is lost."
Storm Owl strikes Serges with his Talon Crush attack.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Excellent work, you two."
Storm Eagle has disconnected. <Solder emits Eagle from here on in.>
Jet Stingray doesn't do any direct attacking after Storm's attack, just flying
to be in front of him, just in case Serges keeps on fighting. "You heard the
reploid, get the hell out of here before we blast you a new one," he threatens,
merely not sharing how badly damaged he is from the bombs he was hit with here
and there.
Jet Stingray begins covering Storm Owl.
Solder begins waving the hostages out the door, "Alright folks, we need to
make this fast and orderly, single file if you will. Follow the clearly marked
trail and everyone will get out in one piece, understood? I hope I don't have
to illustrate what will happen to us if you DON'T." Straight to the point,
that's Solder for you. "Syphon, go out ahead. I'll take care of the hostages
and see to their well being. Go see if the others need assistance. We need to
get out of here as fast as we can. I'm sure Eagle won't be ignorant forever."
Heading down the stairs, Solder begins to lead the hostages as out of the
building as quickly and safely as possible.
Serges is struck by the talons, it scraping off some of his armor and
now showing just how damaged he really is. A pity too. "It appears that I seem
to be a little rusty. Maybe next time I will make something /special/ for you.
For now though, I believe you two do have a point. This is a losing battle, and
I don't plan on finishing it to the path of destruction. Bowing, He blinks to
the stealthed ship and then enters, gone from view.
Serges doesn't show just how hurt until he is out of view, collapsing
upon the platform , it sliding to the ground. He had taken more damage than he
had expected and had even missed some things that he felt were nigh impossible
to miss. A pity too. He would make sure they would be foiled in the future. For
now, repairs are the best choice.
After all, Serges was the leader of the X-hunters. Eventually they
would get out of their other assignments and join him.(Oh I really hope so.)
Serges retreats from the area swiftly, leaving him open to pursuit or parting
shots from Jet Stingray, Storm Owl, and Colonel.
After exiting the building, Syphon Wolf takes stock of the situation. Seeing
only his other two team mates present after his scan, he relaxes - but only
slightly. As he progresses further into the area, and still doesn't detect
anyone, he nods to himself. Apparently, they've won. All that's left is to take
the hostages home.
Storm Owl nods in a mildly appreciative way towards Jet Stingray as the larger
flier takes up a protective formation. Thankfully it turns out that it's not
required as Serges begins to slide out of sight. The war bird aims his Cyclone
Cannon, but holds his fire. With the heavy damage done to his torso, the war
bird would prefer to not risk burning out anymore circuits by shooting Serges
as he flees. With Syphon's report that the prisoners are secure, things seem to
be looking up. Not all of them were saved, of course, but a far greater number
than Storm Owl had expected. "Bring the prisoners to the shuttlecraft. We'll
take them back to the Fortress V to give them a medical examination. Ensure
they are not carrying anything dangerous on or within them." It'd be just like
Eagle to put a bomb in one of the prisoners' heads or something.
And, indeed, Storm Eagle is NOT ignorant for long. As the hostages stream out
of the building, the Aerospace commander sneers to himself, "Very well,
Repliforce. You have your fleshlings... But you'll have nothing ELSE!" Leaping
to the controls, Storm Eagle leaps to the controls of the Manta Ray, typing in
several commands. With the culmination of these commands, a 'Commit' button is
pressed, causing every single explosive device on the field of battle to
simultaneously detonate, sending the factories and holding faclity up in a
spectacular blaze! Fireball after fireball erupts as the avian's long
maintained holdings go up in flame. "CHEW ON THAT, OLD FRIEND!" he shouts over
a localized, but completely open frequency as the stealth transport heads off
toward safety.
Solder finally manages to direct the last of the prisoners out of the
building, taking one last look back for any stragglers. Staisfied that all are
free of their imprisonment, the med tech then turns, heading out of the
building as quickly as he can... But, unfortunately, it is not fast enough. As
he crosses the threshold of the facility, the explosives detonate, sending
Solder flying out the door in a blaze of pain, "AAAAAUUGH!" he screams as he
flips end-over-end, coming to a skidding halt, face-first, on the ground over
fifteen meters away. "Uuuugh..." he moans, pain evident on his face as he
struggles to get to his feet. "That... Was unnecessary..." Solder murmers,
managing to pull himself to his knees.
Jet Stingray is about to fly toward the shuttlecraft when the explosion sends
him flying a bit from the force. He turns around, merely eyeing the sight of
the explosion. Weakly he turns to Storm as he wipes some mech fluid from his
chest. "That's not good, is it?"
Syphon Wolf turns to look as he feels the heat wash over him from the blast.
Letting a curse that would make a sailor blush, he runs over to his partner.
Turning visible as he approaches, he breathes a sigh of relief as he sees
Solder stand up. "Are you alright, my friend?" he asks, standing nearby to
offer a shoulder of support, should Solder need it.
Syphon Wolf deactivates his stealth mode.
Storm Owl abruptly brings up one of his wings to shield himself from the glare
of the explosion. He peers in the direction of the former factories. Crap...
we're gonna need us another Solder n' Syphon! Squinting, Storm Owl can barely
make out the form of what appears to be two forms coming out last. "Solder,
Syphon. Report in immediately. Are you alright?" He asks, still hovering in
place.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Syphon Wolf transmits, "Functional and undamaged.
Solder was caught in the blast."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "How bad is it?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Is he alive?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Solder transmits, "UUgh..."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Syphon Wolf transmits, "He appears to be functional,
Sir. He's up and moving under his own power."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Solder transmits, "I'm... Okay... Operating at..."
pause "Seventy-five percent capacity. Nothing a night's power-down won't cure."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Iris transmits, "Are you sure..?"
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Solder transmits, "The only serious injury is to my
pride. Thank you for your concern, though, Iris. Commander, I'm fine."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] The Colonel transmits, "I expect a full report on
this...fiasco."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Fiasco, sir? The mission is a
success."
[Radio] Tightbeam transmission: Syphon Wolf says, "Fiasco? We rescued the
hostages. What more does he want...?"
Solder hauls himself up, practically flinging himself over Syphon's shoulder,
"I'm alright, Syphon. The only major damage is to my right hip actuator. It's
malfunctioning. I might need your help for a few minutes." Beginning to hobble
back to the shuttlecraft with Syphon's aid, he speaks into his radio annoyedly.
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] The Colonel transmits, "Despite that, the Maverick's
presence madef it so. We should have driven them out months ago."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Storm Owl transmits, "Understood, sir."
[Radio: (A) RF Chatter] Solder transmits, "I've just done a quick check of the
hostages. All are accounted for and relatively well. No fatalities."
Gladly lending Solder his support, Syphon Wolf matches his partner's slow pace
back to the shuttle. For once, he doesn't seem impatient.
Serges has left.
Maverick Shuttle <Manta Ray> enters the Southeast Asia.
Maverick Shuttle <Manta Ray> has left.
[Radio] Tightbeam transmission to Syphon Wolf: You say, "Colonel is merely
concerned for the status of this mission. I do not believe he realized the
hostages were safe."
[Radio] Tightbeam transmission to Syphon Wolf: You say, "Typically when a
large explosion is noted, many people are dead. The fact that only I sustained
minor damage in the blast is, frankly, amazing."
Storm Owl nods as word comes in that Solder is, in fact, still alive.
"Alright, all forces, return to the shuttlecraft." The war bird awkwardly
begins flying back to the ship where they're getting ready to launch. Another
successful mission for Repliforce!
[OOC] Storm Owl says, "We need someone to make a really cheesy joke before
the credits roll."
Syphon Wolf says, "Well, that was a /blast/."
[OOC] Syphon Wolf says, "I call the cheesy joke!"
Every stands around laughing for way, way too long. Then the credits roll. THE
END!
[OOC] Storm Owl says, "Nice and cheesy :-)"
[OOC] Syphon Wolf says, "Danke. :)"
[OOC] Solder says, "Dork"
[OOC] Syphon Wolf says, "You're just jealous you didn't think of it first."
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Message: 12/68 Posted Author
AAR: Indonesia Mon Jun 06 Storm Eagle
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To: Rank 3 and Above
From: Leutant Storm Eagle.
"My efforts in Indonesia have come to an end. Repliforce came and tried to
take the factories, last evening. We did'nt give them such satisfaction. We
fought them and then retreated, then destroyed the factories so that they
cannot be of use to anyone in the future. Follows is a list of gains and
losses through out this entire ordeal for assessment."
* Losses: Cost of Orignal Squad to infiltrate and kidnap. Cost of
Explosives to destroy Factory. Cost of Repairs after last nights battle. Cost
of Fuel to operate the Manta Ray Freom Germany and Indonesia and Back at the
most three times. Political Hostages (Rescued by Repliforce.)
*Gains: Supplies and Parts too numerous to mention. Estimates are in
the high '100 thousands' and might even break that point. These factories ran
4 months longer than expected nearly 24/7.
"Overall, I belive the gains outweigh the losses, we only expended slightly
more than a regualar secuirty patrol uses in a two week period."
"I Belive this operation was a success to it's intended goal."
~Storm Eagle.
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Message: 14/88 Posted Author
AAR: Indonesia Mon Jun 06 Storm Owl
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*** TEXT ONLY ***
Storm Eagle's plot in Indonesia has been dealt with. A team consisting
of myself, Corporal Solder, Private Syphon Wolf, and Captain Jet Stingray
successfully invaded the Coalition's compound. The Maverick defenses
consisted of Storm Eagle himself, Serges, and all their factories rigged to
explode along with the hostages themselves. Captain Stingray and I engaged
the Coalition while Corporal Solder and Private Syphon successfully dismantled
the various traps set and rescued the hostages. I defeated Storm Eagle, and
Jet Stingray defeated Serges.
The mission was a complete success. However, it is clear that our
espionage efforts against the Coalition are lacking. This plot should have
been revealed months ago. Regardless, all individuals involved in this
assignment performed slightly above average.
Commander Storm Owl, Commanding Fortress V, Panama Canal
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