Patty Plus
investigated the next floor up. She was able to identify each of the room’s use
as she moved through them. She was shocked with she entered a room which had five
of the Destroyers in it. They were watching the video cameras which show the
hallways on all the floors. One showed M.I.S.H.A. Another showed Rubicon
pressed against the wall inside a room looking into the hallway. On another
display was the newscast of Dr. Wildman speaking to the camera informing the
world that the New Crusaders would be coming for Dr. Apocalypse after defeating
the Doomsday Robot. Several computer screens are analyzing the news broadcast
of the New Crusaders fighting the Doomsday Robot. The computers appeared to be
trying to determine the powers, capabilities, and fighting methods of the New
Crusaders.
Patty Plus reported
back to Adamas what she found.
Nodding to Patty as
Adamas stepped out into the room, he relayed the information she's just given
him.
The wolf sniffed the
air and caught the scent of....rat; but as he did the astral form of Patty
revealed the location of said rat to Adamas. The rat was scurried amongst his
villainous companions.
The Crusaders were
quickly formulating a plan.
"Well that makes
this form a little redundant!" growled the wolf. Once more the green light
of his eldritch power illuminated the lab and the dynamic druid stood once more
bedecked in his antlered helm and robes rippling in the unseen waves of
mystical energy.
With a gesture the
emerald energies seemed to be drawn into him. The antler horns were replaced
with something more...dragon-like. The effects unseen by his fellow Crusaders,
Dr Wildman had invoked his dragon scale spell, turning his skin into armor
plating. He gripped the staff ever tighter and prepared for whatever would
happen next.
A sad look crossed Adamas’
face, "Behemoth is with them, I don't know what turned him, I had thought
him a friend and ally. I didn't want to
believe it when they told me he was AWOL.
I've run into him once before, but I still have to believe there is good
in him. I'll be taking him on; however,
you wish to proceed."
"If the
'Destroyers' are all in the same room on the next floor, do we want to fight
them as a group or do we want to try to lure them out one by one or, at least
in smaller groups in order to have a better chance of beating them?"
Erdbeben said.
"I can take the
stairs, but I'm only invisible,” Black Orchid said, “I can't walk through
walls. I'll follow someone so I can still have an element of surprise. Or I can
take the stairs from here and then wait in the stairwell. They might open the
door for me. If I get a chance, I can check out their weapons lab for anything
useful. Who's going to lead." The Black Orchid suppressed the urge for
hand motions and other visual cues, always struggling to remember that the
others can't see her.
"How're things
looking guys? Put us where you need us." Demy said.
He pursed his lips
and silently whistled to himself
"Every Breath You Take" as he peered from his position at the
corner of the room towards the hallway beyond.
Occasionally,
adjusting his attention to bring his view from MISHA into focus over his own to
see from his point of view.
<<IMPATIANCE>>
Demy Thinking; “Easy,
my friend. We will be in the thick of it soon...just keep it together this time
ok? We're a LONG way up for you to go dikiy. You'll have to dig me out of the
rubble this time...”
Erdbeben fell into
line in the middle of the group, his eyes wide with excitement at the thought
of engaging the 'enemy' or, in this case, the Destroyers. He clutched his
medical bag tight with one hand while keeping his other hand available to blast
anybody or anything that gets in their way.
Demy said, “I can use
MISHA like drone to take another route/cover another direction, either in a two-pronged
attack or Hunt the Destroyers, OR follow along to support the way we are all
going. We don't mind splitting up but let me know.
StrikeForce readied
his Escrima Sticks and prepared to head to the stairwell to go confront the
Destroyers. "Adamas, I need you on point on this one. I'll take the rear
protection in case they attempt to attack from the rear flank. Erdbeben, let's
put you in the middle so that you can More easily move towards who may get hurt
when traversing the stairwell. When we get to the next floor, the team can move
passed you and allow you to stay behind us."
Adamas eyes flashed
as he looked around the room, destroying any video capturing devices he can
detect with his enhanced vision, "Hopefully that will blind them to our
activities.
When Erdbeben saw
Adamas begin targeting surveillance equipment, he'll stepped into the hallway
in blasting anything that looked like a camera.
M.I.S.H.A blasted the
cameras along the hallway on the other side.
Realizing that all of
the Destroyers haven't been accounted for, Patty returned to scouting more
floors.
She scouted the top
floor but found no one in any of the rooms. Checking on the Security room as
she returned to the Chemistry Lab, she discovered the missing two Destroyers,
Iron Maiden and Chrysalis had joined the others. Patty Plus returned to the New
Crusaders reporting at the entire team was now in the room.
Adamas grinned as an
idea began to crystallize in his mind. An ever-towering presence he strode over
to Dr Wildman: "William - I know your gate spell requires line of sight,
any chance you could use my eyesight?"
Dr Wildman pondered
the request and as if externally processing his thoughts. "If you're up
for it, I can temporarily take over your consciousness...I guess a little like
hypnotizing you (as he said this, he instinctively placed two fingers from his
right hand on the silver torc around his neck) ...then I'll be able to see
through your eyes and set up a portal...that's brilliant Adamas - I think that
would work."
Dr Wildman looked at
Adamas and StrikeForce to see what their reaction might be.
"Though I am loathed
to lose control of myself, I trust you Doctor.
If it will give us advantage in the battle to come, I will allow
it."
"Adamas, we all
appreciate you doing this for the team, if it were me, I would trust Dr. Wildman
as well. Deny, if this works, we can take a shortcut to the Destroyers. If it
doesn't, and we go with using the stairwell, you can follow Adamas."
"Hmm, do you
think I should hitch a ride on Adamas? I'm pretty tough and could take some
being tossed around. I could then use a code word to break Adamas out of the
Dr.'s control at a moment's notice if we need to. Just a thought."
Dr. Wildman informed
her that it wouldn’t be necessary, and a code word wouldn’t break the control
because it is like hypnotizing but it is not hypnotist.
Adamas prepared
himself to allow Dr. Wildman to see through his eyes.
Dr. Wildman attempt
to take control of Adamas mind. At the last second Adamas flinched his mind
resisting, Dr Wildman failed.
{GM Note: Dr. Wildman
needed a 15 or less, rolled a 16, miss}
Dr. Wildman calmly
spoke to Adamas. He assured his friend that it wouldn’t be long, and he would
immediately release control. As Dr. Wildman talked, he noticed Adamas’ facial
feature visibly relax. The Solar Druid reached out again. This time successful
taking control of Adamas’ mind.
{GM Note: Dr. Wildman
needed a 15 or less, rolled a 11, hit.}
Dr. Wildman looked
through the Alien Dynamo’s eyes. He saw the room the Destroyers were in. The
Destroyers were busy checking their monitors and security video feeds Dr.
Wildman opened a portal for them to enter the room through. Dr. Wildman saw, through Adamas sight, that Shapeshifter,
Ratman, Iron Maiden, and Annihilator turned their heads toward the portal.
{GM Note: Performed
Perception Tests with appropriate modifiers, to determine if any of the
Destroyers noticed the portal opening. These four did. The others know they are
under siege and something is happening since the security cameras were
destroyed, so they won’t be surprised by the attack. They will be able to
defend and roll with damage, but they will not have actions next turn}.
No one’s senses could penetrate the portal including Adamas, therefore the Destroyers and the New Crusaders could not see each other by looking through the portal.
The Cyborg Crusader addresses the team, "Alright, let's go team, time to take it to The Destroyers!"
{GM Note: I didn’t know the order to place the New Crusaders. Please feel
free to give me new positioning for them in the Chemistry room as well as
providing an order of the New Crusaders as they enter through the portal, No
more than 2 at a time can travel through it.}
<Turns and Actions due August 2nd >
After Battle Conditions (Mighty Protectors character data):
Adamas Hit
Points: 24 Power Points: 55
Black Orchid Hit
Points: 24 Power Points: 92 Invisible
StrikeForce Hit Points: 31 Power
Points: 93
Dr. Wildman Hit
Points: 20 Power Points: 65 Form: Human Transform: 9 left
Patty Plus Hit
Points: 15 Power Points: 60 Non-Corporeal
Erdbeben Hit
Points: 46 Power Points: 61
Rubicon Hit
Points: 20 Power Points: 66
MISHA Hit
Points: 41 Power Points: 100
Dreamweaver Hit
Points: 13 Power Points: 56
Blizzard Hit
Points: 12 Power Points: 55
Phase
of Action for next turn:
[11] Adamas
[ 7] StrikeForce
[ 5] Black
Orchid
[ 4] Dr.
Wildman
[ 4] Rubicon
[ 4] M.I.S.H.A.
[ 4] Dreamweaver
[ 4] Blizzard
[ 3] Patty
Plus
[ 2] Erdbeben
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OOC: Is Patty Plus
and/or Adamas passing along the information to the rest of the team? If they
do, could Dr. Wildman get us to their location, or would we be better served
going the stairs/elevator route? I would prefer the stairwell, as the wouldn't
be able to cut the power, or the cable as they would in the elevator.
Best guess is that
the rest of the Destroyers are on the top floor. Probably setting up an ambush
there or a secondary assault force after we are already engaged with the first
group. Anyone want to throw in their 2cents on our attack strategy? That is if
Patty and Adamas share Intel, otherwise we will have to scout forward and make
a decision then. I would still opt for the stairs over the elevator.
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Nodding to Patty as
Adamas steps out into the room, he will relay the information she's just given
him.
A sad look crosses
his face, "Behemoth is with them, I don't know what turned him, I had
thought him a friend and ally. I didn't
want to believe it when they told me he was AWOL. I've run into him once before, but I still
have to believe there is good in him.
I'll be taking him on, however you wish to proceed."
Jon
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(Assuming all of the
information about both floors have been communicated to the entire team...)
"If the 'Destroyers' are all in the same room on the next floor, do we
want to fight them as a group or do we want to try to lure them out one by one
or, at least in smaller groups in order to have a better chance of beating
them?"
In either case,
Erdbeben will follow near the back of the group. He's ready to help fight, but
his attention will be more towards tending to any injuries that the rest of the
team may incur.
Paul
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OOC: As they are
watching the cameras on us, I don't think that it is possible to lure them down
in small groups. We will have to move to them ready to "throw hands"
IC: StrikeForce
readies his escrima sticks and prepares to head to the stairwell to go confront
the Destroyers. "Adamas, I need you on point on this one. I'll take the
rear protection in case they attempt to attack from the rear flank. Erdbeben,
let's put you in the middle so that you can More easily move towards who may
get hurt when traversing the stairwell. When we get to the next floor, the team
can move passed you and allow you to stay behind us." The Cyborg Crusader
addresses the team, "Alright, let's go team, time to take it to The
Destroyers!"
Jamey
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Realizing that all of
the Destroyers haven't been accounted for, Patty will continue scouting more
floors unless she hears a specific request for her to return to her body and
get involved in the imminent melee.
She will scout as
much as she can on any given turn. She will always return and report if she
finds more Destroyers or something noteworthy.
Once she has scouted
everything she can, she will return to her body and try to help with fighting
or other tasks.
If at any time she
hears a request for her to stop scouting, she will.
Shane
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Adamas eyes flash as
he looks around the room, destroying any video capturing devices he can detect
with his enhanced vision, "Hopefully that will blind them to our
activities. He nods his agreement, and
takes the lead in the charge. They will
be ready, don't expect to surprise them."
He'll continue to destroy surveillance equipment as the go.
Jon
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OOC: which way are we
going down?
I can use MISHA like
drone to take another route/cover another direction, either in a two pronged
attack or Hunt the Destroyers, OR follow along to support the way we are all
going. We don't mind splitting up, but let me know.
Greg
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Erdbeben falls into
line in the middle of the group, his eyes wide with excitement at the thought
of engaging the 'enemy' or, in this case, the Destroyers. He clutches his
medical bag tight with one hand while keeping his other hand available to blast
anybody or anything that gets in their way.
When he sees Adamas
begin targeting surveillance equipment, he'll join in blasting anything that
looks like a camera.
Paul
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OOC: It would be for
the best that we stick together. No sense making ourselves a target of
opportunity for the Destroyers. As far as which direction we travel. I would
prefer to travel whichever side gives us the shortest route. Hopefully, this
will allow them the shortest reaction time.
We didn't get an
early start on our strategy this time, maybe we can start discussing this
earlier next time.
Jamey
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The wolf sniffed the
air and caught the scent of....rat; but as he did the astral form of Patty
revealed the location of said rat to Adamas. The rat was scurried amongst his
villainous companions.
The Crusaders were quickly
formulating a plan.
"Well that makes
this form a little redundant!" growled the wolf. Once more the green light
of his eldritch power illuminated the lab and the dynamic druid stood once more
bedecked in his antlered helm and robes rippling in the unseen waves of
mystical energy.
With a gesture the
emerald energies seemed to be drawn into him. The antler horns were replaced
with something more...dragon-like. The effects unseen by his fellow Crusaders,
Dr Wildman had invoked his dragon scale spell, turning his skin into armour
plating. He gripped the staff ever tighter and prepared for whatever would
happen next.
OOC: William will
wait for instruction. As he waits he refreshes the memorized location of the
Steading just in case a quick evac is needed.
Steve
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OOC: Steve, as far as
I can tell, we are going to use the stairwell to progress to the next floor. I
didn't think that Dr. Wildman could transport us there. If I was wrong, I am
sorry.
Jamey
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OOC: Spot on Jamey,
he wouldn't be able to as he needs to have either memorized the location or
have 'eyes on'. He could blind teleport - but that doesn't seem like a
worthwhile risk!
Steve
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Unless he could
somehow see through Adamas eyes... Ethereal Vision for the win?
I'm just thinking,
Adamas powers are magic based, maybe Dr. Wildman could "tap" into his
powers somehow. Wouldn't that be a
surprise for the Destroyers?
Jon
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@Jon - I really like
that idea!
There is a possible
means to do so as Dr W could temporarily put Adamas under his mind control
using his amulet of charming - @Tom, when Dr W uses the amulet in that way is
there enough telepathic/magic connection to give this a chance to work?
Steve
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"I can take the
stairs, but I'm only invisible, I can't walk through walls. I'll follow someone
so I can still have an element of surprise. Or I can take the stairs from here
and then wait in the stairwell. They might open the door for me. If I get a
chance, I can check out their weapons lab for anything useful. Who's going to
lead." The Black Orchid suppresses the urge for hand motions and other
visual cues, always struggling to remember that the others can't see her.
OOC: she will follow
the first person to leave the room, on the assumption they are the lead.
Marc
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Yes, there is a
chance. Dr. Wildman would get a +3 bonus to IN save since he would be seeing
through Adamas' eyes. So it would work on a 15 or less. Adamas being mind
controlled would still have an action but he couldn't act on his own but would
have to be commanded by Dr. Wildman on what action to take.
Tom
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@Jon - here is a
suggestion:
Adamas grinned as an
idea began to crystallize in his mind. An ever towering presence he strode over
to Dr Wildman: "William - I know your gate spell requires line of sight,
any chance you could use my eyesight?"
Dr Wildman pondered
the request and as if externally processing his thoughts. "If you're up
for it, I can temporarily take over your consciousness...I guess a little like
hypnotizing you (as he says this he instinctively places two fingers from his right
hand on the silver torc around his neck)...then I'll be able to see through
your eyes and set up a portal...that's brilliant Adamas - I think that would
work."
Dr Wildman looks at
Adamas and StrikeForce to see what their reaction might be.
Steve
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Ooc: MISHA and
Rubicon will shoot at any visible cameras/sensors in their line of sight.
MISHA with his cannon
and Demy will adjust his pistol to the appropriate setting, as necessary.
IC: "How're
things looking guys? Put us where you need us."
Demy purses his lips
and silently whistles to himself
"Every Breath You Take" as he peers from his position at the
corner of the room towards the hallway beyond.
Occasionally,
adjusting his attention to bring his view from MISHA into focus over his own to
see from his point of view.
<<IMPATIANCE>>
Demy Thinking: Easy,
my friend. We will be in the thick of it soon...just keep it together this time
ok? We're a LONG way up for you to go dikiy. You'll have to dig me out of the
rubble this time...
Greg
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"Though I am
loathe to lose control of myself, I trust you Doctor. If it will give us advantage in the battle to
come, I will allow it."
Adamas prepares
himself to allow Dr. Wildman to see through his eyes.
Jon
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I forgot to mention
with Mighty Protectors you can use you power points to improve you save
chances. You spend the same points as
rolling with damage. Basically 1/10th of you power point total for +x to save
chances where x is the power points.
Dr. Wildman can spend
power points so that his In save to open the teleportation portal only fails if
a 20 is rolled.
Steve, let me know if
you want to spend the power points.
Tom
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"Adamas, we all
appreciate you doing this for the team, if it was me, I would trust Dr. Wildman
as well. Deny, if this works, we can take a shortcut to the Destroyers. If it
doesn't, and we go with using the stairwell, you can follow Adamas."
Jamey
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"Hmm, do you
think I should hitch a ride on Adamas? I'm pretty tough and could take some
being tossed around. I could then use a code word to break Adamas out of the
Dr.'s control at a moment's notice if we need to. Just a thought."
Marc
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