Hook enters from the Main Hallway to the west.

Hook has arrived.

Long Haul, back to glorious lime green, is sitting at one of the terminals getting caught up on the supply paperwork that he's fallen behind with while busy running energon from the various refineries and Pumpulatron and what-have-you. If it's not one thing, it's another. He grumbles something about people who can't be bothered to fill out a requisition correctly and then takes a mouthless sip of his energon.

Hook walks into medbay, tapping at a datapad, going over battle plans. "Right.. so if the enemy comes in at a 60 degree angle or greater, I should use plan alpha 32b... or was that c? No, c. Definitely c."

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "Commander Scrapper, report Constructicon status."

Scavenger is meerly sitting at one of the computers, going through the Decepticon roster as quickly as he can. If there's any last minute repairs to be done, now is the itme for it. Another part of him, the Scavenger that enjoys the kill, is exited at the prospect f battle and the prospect of combining. Time enough to show the Autobots they can't take what the Decepticons claim.

Long Haul looks up at his perfectionist brother, swiveling his chair a little to partially face him. "So, uhm... Hook. Which battle plan issit that goes, 'form Devastator, smash Autobots'? Tha's about all we needa know, right?"

<Decepticon> Scrapper says, "Eh? Oh, we're all here."

Mixmaster has connected.

Hook nervously chews on his stylus, then looks up at Long Haul as he speaks. "Hm? Oh.. Long Haul. You know perfectly well that there's no point in /planning/ any of Devastator's actions." Hook briefly makes a face. He's never really gotten over the fact that the interlock protocol doesn't provide a perfect fusion of minds. "I'm just trying to plan for any alternatives."

Scrapper is working on recalibrating on a data logger. Unfortunately, it got a bit too much moisture in it and ceased functioning. Scrapper's already taken it apart and mixed it, but now he needs to get its defaults set back to what they should be a water-proof it so that it doesn't break down again. He's perched on a stool next to a medical table, where the data logger sits.

Long Haul tilts his head, and had he a face it would probably be screwed up in an 'I'm thinking' sort of expression. "Like, y'mean, if onna gets lost or somethin?" He looks back to his terminal to delete the top requisition (not one for a bucket, it should be noted). If these morons can't figger out how to fill out the paperwork right, they obviously don't need the thingamawabers.

"Or if we're forced to seperate for whatever reason, yes" Hook replies. "Not that I think that has much chance of happening, but..." he shrugs. "I tell you though.. it makes my processor ache. There's so many variables in combat, and your opponent isn't guaranteed to act in any logical or even rational fashion. It's an interesting mental excercise, but it's nothing on proper engineering."

Mixmaster once again trudges into the medical ward, up to the on-duty desk. He hears his brothers talking from some distance away, so he knows what he's in for. Unbeknownst to any of them (save, obviously, Long Haul,) Mixmaster knows all too well what saying 'retard' does. Well, at least as well as Long Haul's re-enactment can provide. Either way, he knows enough, and that is why the first thing he does once he spots his brothers.. is glower at Hook.

For reasons unknown to man, Transformer, or even perhaps a Primus, Scavenger decides to talk to Hook as he closes the file on his computer. "Since when," he asks, "do we ever have a plan beyond "merge into Devastator and smash stuff?" You're thinking too much again, Hook."

Long Haul turns to look at Scavenger as he pretty much repeats what Long Haul himself has already said, but remains silent save to take another sip from his mug. He knows damned well why Mixmaster's glowering at Hook, but he's going to let Hook deal with it. He's already had enough of the mess.

Scrapper snorts and looks up at Hook, pausing with the data logger. "Proper and engineering don't belong in the same sentence." Engineers use all sorts of cruddy little approximations. Sure, a robot weighs five pounds! Of course it has a pound of internal friction. Of course it can go three inches per second.

"Well at least SOMEONE around here is thinking" Hook snaps back at Scavenger. "You should try it something, instead of mindlessly digging holes at random, Scavenger." Feeling the heat of Mixmaster's gaze, he turns a blank 'what?'look on his brother. "Some of us like to be exact, Scrapper" he replies.

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "Secondary sensor sweep clear."

Mixmaster says nothing in response. His optics glance towards Long Haul's optic band for a few seconds, still saying nothing. Mixmaster lets out a large /sigh/ once more. "Devastator. Right." He mutters, his sullen mood being replaced with something closer to his usual whiny self. "Just for once, do you think we could all /agree/ on breaking the merge? You guys are /heavy,/ and I'm sick of four of you falling on me."

"And some of us like to get things done," Scrapper replies, picking up the data logger again. He has a table of values that it's supposed to be set to, and he knows it's not going to get exactly those values. Water-proofing it will probably also effect its performance. Will it still log data within acceptable bounds? For Scrapper's purposes, yeah, it will.

"Just watch what you call me an' I'll be fine," Long Haul mutters darkly, returning to his paperwork. Sure, he WANTS to be fighting, but now isn't the time. Yet. But he's got the feeling that one way or another, today he'll at least be part of something that gets to HIT someone, and he tries to console himself with this.

Of course, if nothing special happens he can just beat up one of his brothers instead.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Master Shockwave.  Master Scrapper.  Report city status."

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Trypticon security level set to high. All sectors reporting and all sensor sweeps register clean."

Hook ignores Scrapper's usual response. Some of us like to get it RIGHT is Hook's standard reply, but he can't be bothered. "Well unless anything happens to...." he trails off, as Mixmaster's words trigger a memory. Remember what happened LAST time the Retard trigger was tripped while they were merged. "Uh. Mixmaster. Perhaps I should just.. check your systems. You know, for... cosmic rust. Or something."

<Decepticon> Scrapper says, "All systems operational with normal parameters."

"This is it, I guess," Scavenger says. Had he a face, it's be split by a bloodthirsty smile. Scavenger may be the most unassuming of the Constructicons, but that doesn't make him any less dangerous than the rest.

Yes it does.

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Given recent Sweep reports, I am unconvinced that an attack at the hands of Metroplex will occur on Carbombyan soil."

<Decepticon> Soundwave says, "Emperor Galvatron. Autobot radio activity is at a minimum."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "That alone, is disurbing."

Long Haul stops what he's doing and snaps his head up. What was that what just came over broadband? He looks around at his brothers, radiating confusion that his face is unable to express. "Uhm... where else would he attack?" Dammit! He'd better not miss the... the... whatever!

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Sixshot."

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "Lord Galvatron. Seeker patrols around New Crystal City report no activity... yet."

<Decepticon> Soundwave says, "Affirmative. I will report all relevant transmissions immediately."

<Decepticon> Shosa Sixshot says, "Yes, Master?"

Mixmaster's optics flicker as Hook offers to tinker with his systems. "WHAT? NO.. No no way!" he says defiantly. "Fat chance I'm letting you anywhere near my circuitry!" He curls his hands up into fists, expecting he'll have to fight his brother back, but then gets behind the on-duty desk, knowing full well how a battle with Hook will turn out.

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "I am assigning you to lead of Delta Wing. Report immediately to New Crystal City and assist Trooper Fulcrum in aerial reconnaissance."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Acknowledged."

Hook ignores broadband for the moment. "But.. there.. might be a glitch or something!" he says, trying not to add 'That I installed myself' "That could lead to premature disintegration of Devastator!"

"No way!" Mixmaster says, ready to run away in an second. "Geddoutofmyhed!"

Scrapper glances up from his refurbished data logger and over at Hook and Mixmaster. He tilts his head to once side and inquires, 'What's going on over there?"

Scavenger makes a snort-like noise. "Hey, since when has Mix /ever/ made sense?" he asks with a shrug.

Long Haul is distracted from his earlier query by the drama unfolding between Hook and Mixmater. On the one hand, if Mixmaster doesn't submit, there's not going to be any way to remove the trigger. On the other hand, it'll be great to hear Hook made to admit what he did. "Oh, he's makin' sense right now, Scav. S'just gotta know what he's talkin' about."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "I am remaining outside of Trypticon, and keeping a close optic."

Hook makes an exasperated noise. "Look you... you..." Don't say retard, don't say retard... "...Mixmaster. I'm trying to make sure nothing stupid happens! Do you WANT something stupid to happen?" Hook glances at Long Haul and nods, knowing HE knows what he's talking about.

Scavenger shrugs at the exchange between Long Haul and Hook and decides he need not press the issue. He usually resents not being told what's going on, but sometimes, one just doesn't want to know. Safer than way, especially where Mix is concerned.

"You've already /seen/ that nothing stupid happens!" Mixmaster says before correcting himself, "SOMETHING stupid happens!" Mixy's well aware of at least /some/ level of involvement of Hook's in the 'retard' programming he has. He's even more frantic than normal, even for the alchemist.

Hook begins to understand that Mixmaster has finally noticed the Retard Protocol. "Right. So do you WANT that to happen when we're merged? Do you? Remember LAST time?"

"Uhm, Mixmaster..." Long Haul finally interjects, "If y'don't, you know, let him fix it, it, uhm, won't get fixed." Master of the obvious is he today! The transporter takes a sip and continues to watch.

<Decepticon> Trainee Flabberghast says, "L....Lord Galvatron? We have....incoming Autobots...heading for the coast of New Crystal City...."

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Identify."

<Decepticon> Trainee Flabberghast says, "Commander....it appears to be Jetfire. Sensors indicate he's carrying.....a great number of Autobot troops...."

Long Haul slams his free fist down against his terminal, spilling some of his drink. "DAMMIT! We're inna wrong spot!" he shouts.

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Delta Wing, intercept and destroy Jetfire."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "SCRAMBLE.  All turrets and security forces of Carboyma, activate.  Remaining troops.  Launch for NCC.  Master Shockwave, order trypticon to transform and head to NCC."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "TRANSFORM NCC TO BATTLE MODE!"

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "Understood, Commander.  I've got a second blip.. looks to be animal form... I've got an ident; Autobot Swoop."

Scrapper drops his tools abruptly, a pure look of 'OH. SLAG,' clear in his demeanour.

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "We shall make these trespassors pay with their fuel."

     Shockwave's voice echoes through the base from the intercom:

        Attention. Attention. This is Commander Shockwave. Technicians, prepare for Trypticon transformation sequence. All units, report to New Crystal City on the double.

Mixmaster isn't listening. Not to reason, not to their broadband frequencies. The fact that noone has advanced on him yet is even more disconcerting. Finally, Long Haul's loud statement shakes some sense into him. Well, /some/ sense. "...What?"

Hook throws up his hands. "OR it could be a diversion" he says, his brother's nervousness echoed in his spark.

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Raising Trypticon awareness level to full. Initiating transformation sequence."

<Decepticon> Hook says, "What if it's a diversion, Shockwave?"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "It isn't.  It's an attack.  In the truest sense.  It IS a diversion.  To get us back home and out of Carboyma.  But what choice do we have?  We cannot split ourselves."

Long Haul leaves his drink where it is, even though he knows damn well it'll get spilled when Trypticon transforms. Sigh. The prices he'll pay for a bit of action. Then he rushes out the door, turning to look at the others excitedly. "Well? Whaddaya guys waitin' for? Let's go!"

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<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Affirmative. Raise medical bays to full readiness."

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "And prepare for incoming wounded."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Decepticons,  to new crystal city!""

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "Understood, doing so now. Shall I arrange for additional guards on the spacebridge this side sirs?"

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Affirmative. Imperial Headquarters is to remain on high alert."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Yes, Colonel."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Constructicons, sound off.  Are you all near each other?"

<Decepticon> Long Haul says, "Long Haul reportin'! Right here with my brothers!"

<Decepticon> Scrapper says, "Affirmative, Emperor Galvatron."

<Decepticon> Mixmaster says, "Galva-galva-galvatron! All set to begin the Devastation."

<Decepticon> Scavenger says, "This is Scavenger.  I'm here too!""

<Decepticon> Hook says, "I am here, Lord Galvatron. And it's just as well."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Master Scrapper.  Make the order.  MERGE FOR THE KILL.  MERGE TO FORM DEVASTATOR."

Scrapper dusts himself off. Bah, travelling. He looks to his brothers and nods, snapping his fingers. "You heard our Emperor. Phase one!"

In a simple, utilitarian transformation, Scrapper becomes a payloader. His lower legs fold over his thighs. His arms tuck along his sides. His head retracts into his body, and his shovel folds down into place.

Hook sighs. He could have sworn it was HIS turn to call the merge. And he still hasn't disengaged the Retard Protocol. Let's hope the Autobots don't accidently trigger it.

Hook falls backwards, torso twisting around and limbs folding in as he transforms into his lime-green Crane form.

Long Haul slams one hand into the other fist excitedly, exclaiming, "At last!" as he transforms. Oh, he's ready... yes, he's ready. If only alt interaction rules don't keep him from joining in the fun!

<Decepticon> Scrapper says, "As ordered, sir!"

Scavenger folds inward transforming to his steam shovel mode.

Mixmaster lands near his brothers.. Bonecrusher taking too much time and lagging behind. Oh well. He still isn't letting Hook anywhere near him. At least in Devastator, he's about as far away from Hook as possible.

Mixmaster leans down as his legs fold up backwards. He falls down frontwards as he completes his transformation into a Green Cement Truck. His Cauldron begins rotating once again.

merge

Scrapper shouts, "Constructicons, MERGE to form Devastator!"

With a shudder of metal, the Constructicons undergo a stunning transformation and combine into the mighty form of Devastator!

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "Delta Wing Leader, report status."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Seeker guards(constructicon alts OOC).  Transform and head to Carboyma.  You buzzing around Devastator will get in his way.  Devastator.  GET IN HERE!"

Devastator> Devastator forms quickly, with a certain precision lacking in the way the other combiners form, building bit by bit. His head arises last, optics crackling with power and menace flowing off every fiber of his being!

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Colonel Comcast reporting, sir. Now en-route for Carbombya."

Devastator> You move south to the NCC Coastline.

Devastator> Galvatron smirks as he flies into this area. He already knows how this will end. He knows. And that is just how it is. It is all proceeding exactly as he has forseen. He hovers down slowly. A storm is brewing in the sky, and it darkens. Sight is hard, without enhanced visual sensors. Rain pours. As Galvatron hovers down slowly, lightning strikes...illuminating his form in the darkness. He appears as a demon marionette, hovering down to destroy it's own puppeteer. But what many don't know...is that he, himself, is the pupeteer here. How? Only time will tell. He lands and reaches to his "belt. He grabs a small cylinder and in a snap hiss, it ignites in bright purple flame. It ignites into a Transformer broadsword. A laser broadsword.

He twirls it around a bit, a master of this weapon, he is. Much like his cannon, this is the secondary weapon he has mastered.

Lightning strikes.

"RODIMUS!"

Ligthning strikes again, revealing a hideous sneer on the face of this beast. A sneer...that means this is it. The battle to end all battles. Just like last time. There was a storm...and Galvatron destroyed Rodimus. But...how can one be sure that is why he is sneering?

"RODIMUS!" He calls out again. This time with more force.

"Face me Rodimus. Face me." he twirls his blade around a few more times. "One on one, young one. Face your master, and learn why it is that you should bow to him."

Devastator> Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 salutes briskly as Shockwave orders them to accept orders from Shockwave.

Devastator> The soldiers of Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 hoist their weapons and move into battle formation.

Devastator> Sky Lynx descends to the Sky above New Crystal City above.

Devastator> Starfighter barrel rolls, just evading the gout of fire that wants to deep-fry him. "Pathetic." When he comes back upright, he transforms, unfolding into his robotic form. His twin hypersonic concussion blasters appear in his hands as he charges forward through the air at his Dinobot target and he unleashes another blast.

Devastator> Sixshot unfolds into his towering robot form.

Devastator> Sixshot misses Pteranodon <Swoop> with his Hypersonic Concussion Blaster (Left-Handed) attack.

Devastator> There's a sudden blast of wind, a veritable shockwave of air being forced downwards. The water ripples, sending the tide back. A dark cloud blots the sky?

THOOM.

That was no cloud. That was a multi-tonne amalgam of green and purple falling from the sky. Part of Devastator's six-track mind is wincing at the welts the behemoth has just incised into the metal of New Crystal City with the impact of his fall, but more of him doesn't care. He, in his component parts, built this city, and now he's going to take out the trash.

Devastator> Ray Gun descends from above, wispy strands of cloud still clinging to the hexagonal barrel leading the way. Its arrival is marked by the presence of the Decepticon Strike Team 'Omicron Wing,' a personal aerial motorcade if anything. Approaching New Crystal City at top speed, the lead weapon transforms into the familiar sight of Shockwave. Holding his energy emitter ahead, he leads these troops into battle. "Attack pattern Helios. Destroy all renegade targets." Shockwave looks ahead, narrowing his field of vision onto the collection of Autobots already on the beach. Jetfire has given 'birth,' which means all of Delta Wing has failed. You never can expect those beneath you to do the job as well as you can..

Shockwave extends his arm, directing the barrel of his emitter for one of the Autobots. With Galvatron courting Rodimus Prime, Shockwave notices one other who could make or break this battle. The stalwart defender of Earth, Hot Spot. It is he whom Shockwave focuses his attention, whom he declares war on by focusing energy through the length of his weapon. Capacitor stores deplete, expelling a long, thin white-hot beam of light for the Protectobot Commander..

Devastator> Shockwave unfolds into an imposing robot form.

Devastator> Shockwave strikes Hot Spot with UV Ray.

Devastator> Omicron Wing dives down, unleashing several nasty shots at.. Depth Charge!

Devastator> The soldiers of Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 attack DepthCharge under orders from Shockwave.

Devastator> Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 misses DepthCharge with his Plasma attack. Yay!

Devastator> Swindle follows after the incredibly dramatic Galvatron, spending much less of his own time on uselessly impressive theatrics. The rain pours from his form as he hovers in the sky, surveying the combatants in the area. Attempting to at least, the rain making it difficult to determine much from this distance. Frowning he descends to the shore, getting closer than he'd hoped before summing up the situation. Turning quickly, he raises his arm-mounted blaster, aiming at a random figure.

Devastator> Swindle strikes Sideswipe with Hard Sell.

Devastator> Rodimus stands tall as he provides cover for the arriving Sky Lynx and for Jetfire. Galvatron's bellowing does not go unheard, in fact the Autobot leader seems to be seeking it out.

CRACK

The sound of Rodimus Prime's arm impacting with the head of an attacking Decepticon trooper resounds across the battlefield. As he looks down at the weakened soldier, stomping on his chest once for good measure he catches a glimpse of Galvatron approaching with his energy broadsword. The chosen one kneels down to pick up a sword which happened to be dropped by said Decepticon. He extends the blade toward Galvatron, twirls it once, then replaces his rifle in its sheath. "Hot Spot." He holds the blade out to the side. "A little napalm for my newfound toy. Just enough to keep it toasty warm for a while...." He frowns deeply as he notices the approach of Devastator and raises his free arm, speaking into a com panel. "Phase 2. Go...."

A deep rumbling can be heard from off the shoreline of New Crystal City, and slowly the ocean begins to part. The ground shakes with the approach of the behemoth, and as his head peaks the tallest waves he announces his presence. "Phase 2 is online Rodimus....Orders?"

Rodimus Prime simply smiles at the cityformer and intones in a very...whimsical fashion. "Metroplex....destroy Devastator."

Devastator> Cuddles is busy with Autobot waterbots. He cannot get to Metroplex and entangle him the the hentacles of doom. OH NOZ.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "DEVASTATOR.  INCOMING!  WHERE IS TRYPTICON?"

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Emperor, Transformation is nearly complete. No Autobot activity in Carbombya."

<Decepticon> Commander Shockwave says, "That is because there will be none."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Colonel hurry."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "...Hopefully."

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> pulls up hard to avoid the concussion blast lovingly hurled at him by Sixshot. He loops up, then back down to re-orient himself into an attack position, and this time there is a soft click as his missile launchers arm themselves. "Me, Swoop, knock Decepticon clear out of sky!" he bellows as the missiles streak out of his launchers leaving a trail of white smoke behind them as they search for Sixshot.

Devastator> Hot Spot grimaces as a beam of energy lances into his back from behind. As smoke wafts up from the scorched chunk of metal Hot Spot it is quickly quenched by the rain pouring down around him. As lightning flashes one can see just 'pictures' of Hot Spot transforming. First flatting out and splitting in sections, then his ladder moving up and over to form a nice boom of some type. Now as a repair base, its weapons turn up and point towards the one eyed, one gunned, flying, purple Autobot eater and fires out 10D6 fireball from one of its fireball cannons. Even in the rain, this fire won't go out as it slices through the rain towards Shockwave.

Devastator> DepthCharge sits there, trident at the ready, surveying the scene. This looks like it is going to be a pretty intense battle. Not only are Galvatron and Shockwave present. But it looks like Devestator has just joined the mix also. Oh craptastic. But DepthCharge doesn't have any further time to mull over the danger of the Autobot's present situation, for in his peripheral vision a shadowy formation is making their way towards his location.

In all but a split second DepthCharge mentally redirects power from various sub systems within his body and sends the electrical energy into his anti-gravs. The ground bound Autobot is suddenly sent flying vertically, gaining altitude fast. It appears his sudden flight was a good plan too. For the ground where he was standing moments ago is blasted by a number of shots from the Omicron wing. DepthCharge's flight path veers from the 'straight up' and doing a tight loop-de-loop panels on the Aquabot's chest begin to slide open as he tracks where the Omicron wing have gotten to now. His battle computer locks onto what looks like their form as they pass in front of his optics and, once he comes out of his loop-de-loop, a series of rockets fly from DepthCharge's chest, soaring through the air and heading towards the Decepticons that fired at him.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Metroplex was here.  And that is not neccessarily true, Shockwave.  Hence me diverting the Colonel there. THis may be a giant diversion to take Carb."

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> strikes Sixshot with Dinobot Greeting Card.

Devastator> DepthCharge misses Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 with his Torpedo Missle thing attack.

Devastator> Autobot Repair Base strikes Shockwave with Defensive Fireball Cannons.

<Earth> Abdul Fakkadi says, "What? What is happening to the sentinel of my homeland! I, Abdul Fakkadi, demand to know!"

<Earth> Galvatron says, "The Autobots are attacking Decepticon Soil.  Your homeland remains well protected by our defense network, and a legion of my best seekers."

Devastator> Sky Lynx descends from the sky, coming right from orbit. What was the dinobirf doing up there? Preparing a surprise? Or is he just late? It doesn't matter much now as the large transformers dive towards the Decepticons to help his fellow Autobots. "Have no fear my friend, I, Sky Lynx, am here to save the day!" His optics quickly survey the area, he hears Rodimus ordering Metroplex to destroy Devastator, so the green behemot won't be a problem anymore. Rodimus is mostly likely going to face Galvatron. Knowing how much Prime loves those duel, Sky Lynx chooses to not interfere and therefore turns his attention towards the third biggest threat, Shockwave.

 The Dinobird dives right towards the purple Decepticon, ignoring the numerous seekers escorting him. Sky Lynx flies at full speed over Shockwave and tries to slash him with his deadly talon.

Devastator> Sky Lynx strikes Shockwave with Talon Strike.

<Earth> Galvatron says, "Of course, Abdul, you must realize how many turrets we set up on your palace and borders?  And the energy shields, yes?  You will not fall."

<Earth> Abdul Fakkadi says, "Seekers?! What are these Seekers? I demand my island paradise be properly defended against all foreign assaults! That is what you promised, "Emperor" Galvatron!"

<Earth> Galvatron says, "And it is.  The seekers are the elite of the Decepticon Military. You also have a wing of sweeps, my higher elite lead by Sunder guarding you.  Not to mention the thousands of credits we spent on shields and turrets.  Do you realize it would take the power of metroplex, a being we are now engaging so he cannot attack you, to overcome your palace shields?  Which have been active for the last hour?  Your country is more protected than most of my own bases."

Devastator> Sideswipe darts citywards before drawing himself up short, blinking briefly. Then movement to the side garners his attention as a wild shot from Swindle singes into armor. "Looks like it's happy fun boy time." wicked grin crosses his face as he turns on a heel, and true to orders, charges towards Swindle, "Hi there! Wanna dance?!" THat rifle is swung from someplace behind his shulder and out and across like a batter taking a wild hit at a miscreant ball.

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> breaks right as he acquires a target. "Allright the gloves are off." The Cybertronian craft maneuvers into a firing position. A locking tone is heard. Jetfire opens fire on the Decepticon sixchanger.

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> misses Sixshot with his Nosecone Lasers attack.

Devastator> Sideswipe strikes Swindle with Rifle-Slam.

Devastator> Searing firepower assails Shockwave from the front while sharp claws strike at him from behind. Wicked slashes are carved into across his battery pack, while flames scorch his purple enameling black. The notion of damage registers with the Commander, but pain does not. If he could narrow his cyclopean countenance, he just might. Displeased by the Autobot tactics, Shockwave firmly declares, "Switching to extreme aggression." Keeping his weapon ahead, he emits intense energy through its length. Searing green energies erupt forth, seeking to see what Hot Spot looks like.. on the inside.

Devastator> Shockwave misses Autobot Repair Base with its X-Ray Beam attack.

Devastator> Omicron Wing swings by, unloading a hefty payload at the repair base.

<Decepticon> Soundwave says, "Emperor Galvatron. The Autobot's plan involves a third phase. Rodimus Prime's execution of the phase refers to Fakkadi's outburst. Speculation; They are planning a second assault on Trypticon."

Devastator> The soldiers of Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 attack Hot Spot under orders from Shockwave.

Devastator> Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 misses Autobot Repair Base with its Laser attack.

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "Imperial headquarters are under full alert and awaiting incoming..."

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "(wounded - forgot that)"

Devastator>

The green behemoth of destruction glints in the sudden bright sunlight, his rapid descent forcing the ominous clouds to spiral away suddenly as he passes through them, though they quickly begin to close in once more. "PUNY AUTOBOTS TRESSPASSING IN DEVASTATOR'S CITY" he roars, straightening up and sweeping his baleful optics across his foes. "DEVASTATOR WILL...EH?" As Metroplex emerges mountain-like from the water, Devastator takes an inadvertant step backwards, his composite minds screaming in rare accord. It's not often that the strongest combiner ever created feels small, but this is DEFINITELY one of those times. Standing motionless for a moment, the lime colored gestalt clenches and unclenches his massive fists as he stares up at the Autobot city-former.

"THE BIGGER THEY ARE..." he rumbles, seeming to come to a conclusion, "...THE MORE THERE IS... TO DEVASTATE!" Lumbering forward, Devastator bellows wordlessly, ignoring friends and foe alike as he charges through the melee, directly at his larger foe, wrecking-ball fists clenched high overhead.

<Earth> Abdul Fakkadi says, "Hmpf! I remain unconvinced of these "Seekers" That you send to me."

Devastator> You strike Metroplex with Fury Unleashed.

Devastator> Sixshot catches the missile in the shoulder, unable to jerk it far enough away in time, and cries out in pain as it explodes, sending armor flying. He shunts his blasters into subspace and leaps forward, aiming a swift kick at Swoop's head, and luckily manages to evade the laser shot from Jetfire at the same time. "It seems that someone else wishes to die!"

Devastator> Sixshot strikes Pteranodon <Swoop> with Tobi Geri (Jumping Kick).

Devastator> Galvatron smirks at Rodimus, continuing to twirl his laser broadsword. It hums through the air, occasionally slicing through the head of a stray Autobot attacker. "Rodimus. Rodimus. Rodimus. You know not the truth. You are too young. You became who you are through a rite of passage. I became who I am through mastering darkness. The lord of such things gave me more power because of how good I was. You'll never understand!"

Then is comes. The rush. Most people think that Rodimus and Galvatron are nothing but lumbering juggernauts, much like Gestalts. They are mistaken. This proves it. Galvatron moves faster than almost any mech can see. He has superior speed, Rodimus? Even more superior. He flashes towards Rodimus, his laser weapon humming in the stormy air. He exchanged his axe for a broadsword. Galvatron has mastered it, he never could master the axe. It was too clumsy.

He strikes, multiple times. The blows are so fast, most optics cannot fathom them. You can only register them through the hum of his blade...and through the crashes they make when they impact Rodimus' equally fast blocks. He continues his anger filled onslaught. He hates this mech, and he uses his hate to fuel his attack. Strike after strike comes forth, and strike after strike is blocked by a parrying Rodimus, moving faster than most thought either was capable of.

"Impressive, Rodimus. Most impressive. But not enough!"

He rushes Rodimus in a furious group of blows, All are blocked are parried. Rodimus strikes back, but Galvatron easily meets the blows with his crimson purple blade, knocking them aside with lighting reflexes. He makes a move at Rod's head in a swipe, easily blocked...but it's not the true strike! The true strike comes when Galvatron let's out a laugh.

"Fool! Keep this up, you defensive fool. You must use your attack prowess to win! I am no drone, defense will not give you oppurtunity! That is why I am the master...and you are but a child!"

With that, he leaps up and over Rodimus, spinning around. His blade makes an arc towards Rodimus' exposed back, hoping to make a nice slice in it.

"Bow. Bow to me. Your true ruler and master."

Devastator> Galvatron strikes Rodimus Prime with Laser Broadsword Swipe.

Devastator> Swindle stifles a pained cry as the rifle-butt connects with his faceplate, jerking his head around and sending him sprawling on the floor. Taking advantage of his position, he lashes out with his foot, trying to kick Sideswipe's legs out from under him.

Devastator> Swindle misses Sideswipe with his sweep attack.

Devastator> Sky Lynx doesn't like to be ignored, no one should ignore his greatness!!! Autobots admire him and Decepticons musty fear him! The dinobird turns into the air with gace and agility. Victory is not an option here, New Crystal City must be destroyed, the Decepticons must be eliminated from this planet. Once again, the large autobot leaps fowards, charging the deadly purple Decepticon. His front claws in front of him, Sky Lynx tries to slice into Shockwave's armor once again.

Devastator> Sky Lynx strikes Shockwave with Raking Claws.

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> is kicked full in the face, and the blow knocks him off balance. He spins wildly for several moments before he manages to recover and bring himself into a hovering position, his wings flapping furiously. "Aaaah, me, Swoop, see how Decepticon play!" Engaging his engines, he soars towards Sixshot, the claws on his feet held out to strike the Decepticon in the chest. "Rip Decepticon apart in little pieces!"

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> strikes Sixshot with Claw.

Devastator> DepthCharge's seeker bound rockets miss. Perhaps his battle computer needs recalibration. Or perhaps he sucks. Well, there is only one way to find out. That is to press on the attack. More so now that the Repair Base is coming under attack. Though not a fighter, DepthCharge is a medic And he knows how important it is to protect the medical field units. At the end of a battle, sometimes having a repair unit so close can mean the difference between life and death for injured individuals. So the Repair Base must be protected! Powering up his anti-gravs once again, DepthCharge launches into a quick fly by. Twisting like a corkscrew as he speeds by the Omicron Wing, the tip of DepthCharge's energy trident begins to glow brighter and brighter with yellow energy. Aiming at the Wing once he is in firing range, DepthCharge presses a button on the hilt of his Trident and the energy crackling between the prongs of his Trident bursts forward and races through the air towards those flightly Decepticons.

Devastator> DepthCharge strikes Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 with Trident Energy.

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> sees Sixshot is still locked in battle with Swoop and the dinobot seems to be doing ok at the moment. The craft executes a vertial immelman turn which brings him in at 90 degrees with the troops on the ground. Jetfire locks on the Decepticon troops fires away in order to give DC some much un-needed help since he's so awesome. "Sky Lynx don't get carried away and get ready for phase 3."

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> strikes Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 with Nosecone Lasers.

Devastator>     Rodimus is no fool, and he is more than ready for Galvatron's furious assault. Many strikes are parried, yes, many. Everyone knows Rodimus Prime is fast, and it comes as no surprise to Rodimus that his lifelong nemesis is just as quick. Holding the blade out in the path of Hot Spot's plasma assault on Shockwave he catches a bit of the napalm on the blade, setting it ablaze in bright red flame even as the liquid drips onto the pommel.The slash across his back however, does come as a surprise. Rodimus staggers forward just a bit and then turns to face Galvatron. His style is very straightforward, as swordplay isn't his thing. Still, his strikes come with frightening quickness and efficiency. All that time practicing with the drones must have paid off. First a swipe at Galvatron's right thigh, which is blocked deftly, however in the block Rodimus quickly shifts his momentum forward and attempts to push Galvatron's blade up and away, pulling his blade back only far enough to lunge toward Galvatron's left cheek. No, he's not really trying to hurt him, just scar him. "You know Galvatron, your speeches always entertain me...but the only thing you've ever been a Master of is Evil. Tonight, Evil gets flushed down the proverbial toilet...."

Devastator> Rodimus Prime misses Galvatron with his Napalm Saber Lunge attack.

Devastator> Sideswipe's smile shades stern as the rifle cracks against Swindle's face. "Not a talker, eh?" Optics flicker shades of winters skies, "Good, cause I like th' quiet type." He kick-steps back, popping up over the legsweep. He lands, gives the rifle a twirl and stomps at the 'con on the ground.

Devastator> Sideswipe strikes Swindle with short-stomp.

Devastator>     Metroplex's thick chest armor is barely even dented by Devastator's furious barrage. The behemoth continues to stalk forward slowly, deliberately, even with Devastator in his path. "You have not seen devastation...yet. Wait until I am done with your city, and then you shall know true devastation." Metroplex isn't exactly fast-moving, but he's quick enough for his size. A right jab is thrown at Devastator's face, followed by a left hook aimed at the union of his midsection, and finally a right uppercut is pulled from somewhere around Des Moines and thrown right at Devastator's chin.

Devastator> Metroplex strikes you with Jolly Green Ass-Kicking for 16 points of damage.

Devastator> Shockwave's assault is interrupted by Sky Lynx butting his beak in for the umpteenth time. The shot goes wild, melting the head of a nearby Decepticon. "...." The Commander is displeased, the fingers of his right hand fold into a tight fist in response. Sky Lynx wants attention. Shockwave does not turn around to meet his Autobot enemy. Instead, he transforms into his lengthy and obscene alternate mode. The anti-gravity system which keeps him aloft allow him to turn around, directing the hexagonal bore directly at Sky Lynx's face. Nuclear energy pours through internal conduits and build up within the weapon's capacitors. The discharge is sudden, brief, and violent. Sky Lynx wants attention. And he's going to get it.

Devastator> Shockwave initiates his transformation procedures to fold into an enormous flying laser gun.

Devastator> Ray Gun strikes Sky Lynx with Gamma-Ray Cannon2.

Devastator> Two fighters are instantly grounded by the coordination of Depth Charge and Jetfire. Omnicron Wing fights on, sweeping up to assault the enormous Autobot space fighter.

Devastator> The soldiers of Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 attack Jetfire under orders from Shockwave.

Devastator> Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 strikes Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> with Laser.

Devastator> Sixshot graaahs! Claws rake against his chestplate, tearing into it and loosing a splattering of energon. Attempting to turn the situation into his advantage, he tries to ignore the pain and grab a hold of Swoop, so he can change the Dinobot's course and toss him toward the ground.

Devastator> Sixshot misses Pteranodon <Swoop> with his Itami Nage (Painful Throw) attack.

Devastator> Not a talker? You should have seen him during the last Olympics. Swindle tries to roll out of the way of Sideswipe's stomp but is too slow, catching a glancing blow on the side, leaving a large scrape across the metal there. He scrambles messily to his feet, the fight having churned the rain-soaked soil into thick mud. Raising a fist he throws himself forwards, attempting to punch the bigger, stronger, more durable Autobot... err.

Devastator> Galvatron smirks as his blade rises quickly. It is in time, but just barely. Rodimus is faster than Galvatron, and Galvatron knows it. He knows it all too well. That is why he must use his fury....his hatred to win. The blade knocks the napalmed sword aside in a snap hiss. It keeps his face safe.

"Yes. You are right, of course, Rodimus. I am a master of evil. But that alone tells you why I will always win."

He leaps, throwing a flying kick at Rodimus, followed by two punches. Sadly, the Autobot hero is just too fast. He dodges two, and knocks the last punch aside. His counter is easily countered in itself with a harsh blow from Galvatron's own sword. He brings them both together, drawing their blades hums close together. As they are close, he winks.

"But you must know, Rodimus. I am better than you. Better trained. Better thinking, and more powerful. Even if you win this day, what makes you think you can win this war? Even if you reduced my army to but me...I outsmart you!"

He breaks the hold, pushing off of Rodimus and using the momentum to rush. Slash after slash comes the Bot Savior's way. Quickly. Both swords twirl brilliantly. Most would just see flecks of light crossing each other at insane speed, the only indication they are hitting each other is the crashing noise.

Galvatron finishes his assualt, coming at Rodimus full force. His slashes are blocked with ease, but fierce. He ends it by trying to knock Rod's blade up and slash his tempoerarily exposed belly.

"I said bow!"

Devastator> Swindle strikes Sideswipe with muddy punch.

Devastator> Galvatron strikes Rodimus Prime with Stomach Slash.

Devastator> The green and purple giant is pummeled by the larger robot's barrage of assaults, forcing him to stumble back. Within the six minds that make up his one, there is fear, yes, but right now the components parts are united in a way they rarely are. Protect their city. Protect HIS city.

Devastator roars in fury as he stomps forward. "NEW CRYSTAL CITY STANDS!" his deafening voice booms out, "YOU... FALL!" And with that he swings both arms towards Metroplex's nearest leg, hands open and turned inward, claw-like, as he attempts to dig INTO Cityformer himself, trying to find purchase to pull himself up, forced handhold by handhold.

Devastator is trying to CLIMB Metroplex.

Devastator> You strike Metroplex with Homemade Handhold.

Devastator>     Rodimus' blade does indeed bounce off his chest armor, melting a bit of it away with the still-burning napalm. Still, Rodimus does not bow. He staggers back half a step and gazes down at his chest, then back to Galvatron. He brings his sword to the right, outstretching it for just a moment and pointing toward....Metroplex and Devastator? Will Galvatron look? Who knows and who cares. The sword flashes back toward Galvatron, however the intent is not to hit with the blade, but to spin past, throwing a wicked backhand toward Galvatron's head. "You /must/ be joking..."

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> pulls up but not in time as one of the tailfin gets singed by some laser fire from the Decepticon ground troups. Jetfire sees a bright flash of light as Shockwave blasts Sky Lynx. "You allright Commander?" The craft does a few barrel rolls to avoid the AA fire. Jetfire comes around for another pass on the ground troops but before completing his turn he sees Shockwave standing there barrel still glowing from the last blast. Jetfire decides to help Sky Lynx a wee bit on the way. Locking tone. BEEEEEEP. "Here's a little something to calm you down Shockwave."

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> strikes Ray Gun with his Null-Ray attack.

Devastator> Sky Lynx's attention is fixed on his opponent but that doesn't stop him from hearing Jetfire. "Have no fear my friend, everything is ready. I'm leaving this purple loser to you. Consider phase 3 done. I am in charge now." *BANG* Sky Lynx was distracted barely a second but it was enough. The deadly energy strikes his right in the middle of his chest, armor melts and Sky Lynx roars in pain. Opening his mouth he spits fire on Shockwave then goes up high in the sky, way above the battle at full speed. "Jetfire, keep him off me... Initiating phase 3. Ignition of the engine."

Devastator> Rodimus Prime strikes Galvatron with Backhand to THE FACE!.

Devastator> Sky Lynx strikes Ray Gun with Acetylene Blaster -- 3000 degrees.

Devastator> DepthCharge gives a satisfied nod as two of the Omicron Wing fighters are grounded. They are making progress. Two Down and many to go. But, at least it is better than having none down. And each Omicron Wing member that goes down further pushes the odds in their favor. . . so long as Prime is able to fully stand up to the scary power that is Galvatron and Metroplex is able to break Devastator into little green toothpicks.

But worrying about what others are doing is futile. It is in their hands. DepthCharge has just gotta concentrate on his own tasks and make sure he makes a difference. And that task is attempting to bring down more members of the Omicron Wing. The less of them in the air, the less there are to strafe unsuspecting Autobots engaged in their own battles.

With his trident de-energised for the moment and slowly beginning to recharge, the flying Aquabot reverts to using the Trident as the ancient Romans used to use it. As a pretty fierce melee weapon. Speeding towards one of the flying Wing members, DepthCharge spins his trident about in front of him as he flies and lashes out with the weapon, attempting to slash at one of the Decepticon's wings.

Devastator> DepthCharge strikes Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 with Trident Slash.

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> swiftly avoids Sixshot's attempt to toss him around, which only enrages the Flying Dino even more than he is already. Firing his thrusters, he pulls up at an angle beyond Sixshot, then with a slight maneuvering of his wings, he banks around and dives straight for him. His eyes begin to glow brightly with yellow energy moments before they unleash a pair of laser bolts at the Decepticon.

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> misses Sixshot with his Evil Eye attack.

Devastator> Police Car <Streetwise> cromes rolling up the coastline once again patrolls have made him late to a fight. He arrives just in time to see the advanced troops taking shots at Jetfire. Streets decides to help the autobot scientist out and loads a photon charge in the cannon and sends it toward them.

Devastator> Police Car <Streetwise> misses Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 with his Photon Blast attack

Devastator>     Metroplex looks down as Devastator begins to literally climb up his armor. Yes, having holes torn into your legs and sides does indeed suck, but Metroplex seems unhindered by the damage. He continues stomping toward New Crystal City even with Devastator's added weight, as if the massive gestalt were a mere kitten climbing up his pantsleg. Finally the cityformer comes to a halt, within weapons range of New Crystal City at last. "You have been warned. My orders are clear. Your destruction is IMMINENT. Save me the trouble and depart, or I will part you...with my bare hands!" With that Metroplex reaches down and makes a grab for each of Devastator's arms, trying to pry his handholds away from him and if he could do it, he'd rip Bonecrusher and Scavenger completely out of socket. Lets hope that's not what he's trying to do.

Devastator> Metroplex strikes you with No touching on the first date! for 15 points of damage.

Devastator> Galvatron does not look, he know exactly what is going on. He shakes his head, "Idiotict attack tactic. Made you look only works on morons!"

His blade sings through the air, twirling left and right, blocking Rod's attacks as the come in. Rod's last strike series is ferocious, and even surprises Galv. He gives ground.

He backs and backs, blocking and twirling, his blade humming in the air as he does so. Unlike Rod, his blade actually does hum. His is a laser blade. He rushes, striking horridly at Rodimus, but they are all blocked and parried. Damn. This defensive style is proving difficult to penetrate. Rodimus may not be a swordmaster like Galv, but he is a block master. And that alone makes him hard to beat.

Rod attacks again, and Galv easily parries. What he doesn't see? What he doesn't seeis the punch incoming. He is struck full on. His face is dented as he uses the momentum to backflip, "No, you fool . That won't do it."

He springs off of the backflip into a furious group of blows, all blocked. He is starting to get impatient. He is starting to get very angry. This can work both to advantage and disadvantage. It makes him powerful, but more careless. He rushes Rodimus, striking blow after blow after blow in spin slahses and twirlig slashes, but they are all blocked. He finishes with a spin slash that is easily blocked, but he spins around, throwing his heel at Rodimus' face. My god, how could two titans move so fast? Aren't they just supposed to slow smash each other?

"Your doom is night Rodimus!"

Devastator> Sideswipe rocks back on his heels, the punch leaving a smear of dirt across his chassis. He glances down, then looks at Swindle, "You know how long that's going to take to buff out?" wry smirk as he spins on a heel, nimble for his bulk and moves to backhand Swindle back to the ground, "You should really pick up on the sit, stay, down routine. It'll make this hurt a whole lot less."

Devastator> Galvatron strikes Rodimus Prime with Flying Dark Emperor Kick.

Devastator> Sideswipe strikes Swindle with Backhanded swipe.

Devastator> There is only two words in the entire, galactic lexicon that could be combined in order to adequately described what Shockwave has done to Sky Lynx. Bitch. Slapped. Jetfire places his own nosecone into the affair, effecting a systems-wide shutdown in order for Sky Lynx to get his distance and attack. Bathed in flames, Shockwave's exterior is further crisped while some exterior circuits are immediately fried. Within this, though, the Commander is able to reboot himself back to reality. Rebirth in flames, if you will. "Primary objective complete. Omicron Wing, disengage." The Ray Gun rockets upward, along with the entirety of the Strike Team.

Devastator> Shockwave begins retreating, leaving itself vulnerable to parting shots from Police Car <Streetwise>, Sky Lynx, Pteranodon <Swoop>, Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire>, Imperial Vessel <Despoiler>.

Devastator> Shockwave orders Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 to follow it. The soldiers gather their gear and prepare to obey.

Devastator> Sixshot swoops up, no pun intended, and avoids the advancing Dinobot and his laser blasts. Then he tucks into a roll, pushing forward, and unfolds behind Swoop, attempting to again drive him down toward the ground, except with his feet this time.

Devastator> Sixshot misses Pteranodon <Swoop> with his Kuki Nage (No Body Contact Throw) attack.

Devastator> Swindle staggers from the blow but, despite Sideswipe's hopes, does not fall back to the ground. Raising one hand to his cracked and dented faceplate, he scowls at the red Autobot. With a quick spring backwards he raises his arm-monted blaster again and, with a barely-audible click, switches its function. Quickly he swings his arm around in a wide arc, firing numerous small explosive charges that scatter around the battlefield.

Devastator> Ray Gun boards the Imperial Vessel <Despoiler>.

Devastator> Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 march behind Shockwave.

Devastator> Decepticon Advanced Troops 4758 boards the Imperial Vessel <Despoiler>.

Devastator> Devastator, meanwhile, is busy dealing with Autobot City assaulting him. He remembers having a lot more fun when it was the other way around, but that's not to say that he doesn't like a good challenge. "NEVER!" The green goliath bellows, proving to be far more courageous than the sum of his parts. "ALL CITIES CRUMBLE BEFORE THE DEVASTATOR." And to prove his point, his gigantic particle cannon materializes on his Scavenger arm. He struggles to aim whilst being held under Metroplex's mighty grip, but he gets his chance, pulls the trigger, and...

Devastator> You strike Metroplex with "Autobot City Rennovation Project".

Devastator> Sky Lynx is now flying high above the battle, ignoring all the Decepticons below him. The large dinobird is concentrating on something else. "Engines at full power. Entering orbit." Sky Lynx circles into the air, looking up in the sky, but what is he trying to see? A few moment later, he looks down at the battle and shouts towards Rodimus, "Santa Claus is coming. The bad boy will get his gift pretty soon."

Devastator>     Rodimus is normally much quicker than he's proven to be in this battle. Again, swordplay is not in his everyday regimen of training. He's good, he's learned basic defensive tactics, but Galvatron is far too aggressive for him to repel in this fashion for long. He parries the assaulting blows well enough, but doesn't see the heel kick aimed at his chin coming in time to avoid it. The kick dents his chin and throws his head back, offbalance as he is, he attempts two quick slashes at Galvatron's balanced leg, spinning into it with all his strength in an attempt to cleave the leg off at the knee. "I've had enough of this sword crap...." He smirks.

<Constructicons> Mixmaster was afk, by the way. Your pose was also sweet, Long Haul.

Devastator> Rodimus Prime strikes Galvatron with Napalm Saber Flurry.

Devastator> Police Car <Streetwise> misses the troops only to see them load up on the con shuttle. He then is blindsided by Swindle. So that nastly con wants to play well two can play surprise attack. He turns and lockates the offending con then floors it heading right at Swindle. He flips on the speaker and emits "Hey Swindle I have something for you!!"

Devastator> Cybertronian Jet <Jetfire> pulls up and follows Sky Lynx at a good distance providing him with some cover while he performs his delicate task. "Roger that Sky Lynx. No worries I have your back." A quick check on the radar indicates no interceptors were launched yet which is surprising. Maybe Galvatron DID send those seekers to Carbombya. He keys the radio for some more info.

Devastator> Police Car <Streetwise> misses Swindle with his ram attack.

Devastator> Foxfire has been here the whole time, simply...observing, and waiting for the right time to attack. Of course, as luck would have it, *he's* attacked as soon as he decides to make his move. Bummer. Wincing a bit, the fox chooses to focus on his assailant. With a snarl, he rushes toward the Combaticon, and lunges.

Devastator> Having watched the Omicron Wing dispatch, DepthCharge readjusts his course and does a slow fly by closer to the ground, looking for anyone that needs assistance. He is tempted to go fly around Devastator's head, as every King Kong climbing a building scene needs a little plane flying around King Kong's head. But DepthCharge fears his interference would just make things even more difficult for Metroplex. As Metroplex may not be able to avoid hitting DepthCharge and would have to hold of attacks. So the Aquabot medic just flies about, watching the battle in case there are injured.

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "...Lord Galvatron. We have incoming. Blip on intercept vector with Trypticon."

Devastator> Foxfire strikes Swindle with Bite.

Devastator>     Metroplex's right side is indeed 'renovated' by Devastator's immense cannon....only there's a problem. Metroplex can fight dirty as well. Also....well, Metroplex is a giant...he's /the/ giant...and as much damage as Devastator's mighty rifle normally does to his opponents, Metroplex is damaged only slightly more by this attack than he was by the first flurry, which is to say, not enough to rid him of any functionality. His shoulder-cannons whir to life as he maintains his grip on Devastator and incline down sharply toward the shoulder joints of the Constructicon gestalt. "Devastator is a joke....Devastator is barely worth the effort....and now Devastator, not Metroplex, will fall!"

Devastator> Metroplex strikes you with Maser Cannons of DOOM! for 30 points of damage.

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> is again able to avoid Sixshot's attempts to get a hold of him. This time, he perfoms another loop, coming around with his beak wide open. With a primitive, gut-wrenching shriek, he makes to take a 'bite out of crime', starting with Sixshot.

Devastator> Pteranodon <Swoop> misses Sixshot with his Long chomp attack.

[at this point, I lost my connection]