Hours ago:
Heading to board Strike Force aircraft, Demy shouldered his gear bag and waited his turn to enter the vehicle. He admired the sleekness and technology. Form and function. He looked at the hard points for ease of customization.
Is that a burn mark? He wondered to himself as he inspected the craft, imagining the history it, and what its creator had gone through.
Siding up to Black Orchid and finding his seat he settled in. "Congratulations on your promotion. Well deserved! Great speech back there."
Continuing on he said, "My parents were originally from Kiyev in the Ukraine. They were directed to move by the Russian government in the late 80s due to our proximity to Chernobyl. Life became harder after that." He paused for a moment. "Well, I ended up fantasizing about our Russian Supers Team. And eventually the Super Forces here in America, too. They seemed to stand for what was right verses just strengthen and protecting the Country. At least that's what I imagined. It all gets more complicated when you grow up, da?".
" 'Best not to meet your heroes,' they say. They never live up to your expectations."
He smiled, "But then, I joined the military-I wanted to be Spetnatz. SF is the pinnacle, no? Oh well, sometimes things work out the way they are supposed. 'I made plans and GOD laughed...'. Instead, I was to be a 'drone pilot' they told me."
Looking around the craft he finally said, "Much nicer and way-WAY- more quiet inside than the An-12 we used for exercises. Looks like it will move faster, too." With that, Demy put on old school wired foam headphones, pulled out a small jacket as a makeshift blanket, and shifted to make himself comfortable. Before long he was snoring lightly. A barely audible We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel could be made out.
James took his place on the plane next to Demy. He spent most of his time on the flight checking his gear with a hint of nervous anticipation. He couldn't help but think about how this was not only his second mission with the Crusaders, but it was in international waters and far from home.
The thought of how he'd be able to survive if something went wrong, let alone get back to the States, occupied his mind for most of the flight.
When it was time for Patty to go into her trance, he said "I'll keep a monitor on your vitals in case anything unexpected should happen." With that and Patty's permission, he put a blood pressure monitor on Patty as well as a portable EKG.
He seemed very interested in the readings while she was in her trance and, for the time being, he seemed more relaxed now that he's back in his element. He can deal with the medical stuff, and it keeps his mind off of the rest of the 'unfamiliar' things that are going on around him.
They warned him to stop and not go any closer to their metal ??coral/reef/structure?? If he swam closer, he would bring the metal men. The fish were terrified of the metal men. The metal men could swim fast and attack the same way Pistol Shrimp do. Repeatedly he was warned of the danger of the metal men and told to turn back before they came.
Once again, the technology of man was
intimidating and disrupting the flow of life of the natural world. He sighed as
once more he would be entering his continual campaign against the misuse of
technology. The creature pressed on but with a little more caution. He wondered
if his communicator worked underwater but chose not to test it. He was too
close to the Islands now and he didn't want any of the robots to be drawn to
any signals he might emit.
When William came upon a larger shark as he approached the reef tried to use his Amulet of Charming.
{GM Note: Luck roll. Dr. Wildman needed a 10 or
less, rolled a 9. The Shark had an IN save of 11 minus 6 for Amulet of Charming
abilities. Shark needed a 5 or less, rolled 20. There are no fumbles on save
rolls}
The amulet worked, the shark was now “charmed”. Dr Wildman shapeshifted into a smaller clown fish.
As he drew nearer to the reef Dr Wildman used the outcrops of rock and coral to stealthily approach the island. As he and his shark companion hid a patrol of 3 Aquatic Cyberion {Seaberions} swam past him.
He saw they were headed away from the island
and out to sea. Dr. Wildeman wondered if they had spotted the Mini-Sub that
Manta-Man was piloting.
Elsewhere on the Island of Dr. Apocalypse, above the “abandoned” military base. "Jackpot!" Patty joked to herself, but in reality, she was intimidated by all of the activity she found and the danger it represented. "I expected to find some bad guys, not an army factory."
"Hmmm, speaking of... where are the boss bad guys?"
She flew back to the plane at top astral speed so she could make a report to the rest of the team.
"Demy, you're up".
Demy felt the headphones being pulled away from his head by someone to hear this before being slapped back to the side of his face. Fumbling around, he took them off and got adjusted knowing it was by his volunteering he would want to watch over Patty. He knew it was not necessary since they were enroute still, but he felt he had to do something productive. Watching her in her trance as her non-corporeal form left her body was very odd, but fascinating. With her "ghost" having exited the aircraft, she just looked asleep.
Now, he waited to see what she and Dr. Wildman found. Hoping Striks’ radar and Adamas would be early warning should they be attacked.
Demy looked around, seeing the ocean for miles in all directions. Shivering, he internally thought of being in the water for what seemed like forever, going in and out of consciousness.
Suddenly, realization of more Primal instincts and needs became all too apparent, "HEY!! Please tell me there is a lavatory on this flight!!!".
Patty saw that Adamas was flying near the plane, so Patty turned visible, popped him a friendly salute, then returned to her body and made the report.
Adamas scanned the island using his vision to see if he could discover an underground base. Adamas saw an undersea base. The undersea base is a permanent structure located at the bottom of the deep-sea trench located north of the two largest islands. {GM Note: Dark shaded area within the white area surrounding the islands.}
There was an undertube system connecting the base to all the islands at multiple locations.
StrikeForce replied to the team. "I would agree with taking out the power first, if we can't get eyes onto Dr. Apocalypse and the other villains in his employment. I wonder if they are located in an underground bunker?"
James repacked his bags of equipment as he listened to the rest of the team's input.
Responding to StrikeForce, Patty said: "I bet if we go wreck their evil robo factory we'll see some or all of the bad guys pretty quick. If we can get our hands on one hopefully, we can find out more about what's happening on the island."
Patty cracked her knuckles. "But I'm up for whatever. Tell me what to hit. Or I can scout some more." The last was said from a sense of regretful duty, as she obviously wanted to punch something.
“If we're intent on raiding the base,” Erdbeben agreed, “we should take out the power and then attack the robots, sparing any civilians that surrender.”
StrikeForce steered the aircraft toward the island. He flew at half speed to employ stealth movements that he and Black Orchid devised to avoid detection from any radar devices or patrols.
StrikeForce tried to display an air of confidence as he flew the aircraft as planned and Adamas flew next to him.
15 miles from the Island, Adamas noticed several small cone-like objects rising from beneath the water. They were camouflaged to appear as underwater land masses. Hatches opened from them launching flying Cyberions {Skyberions}.
The robots spread opens wings from their back as they were launched skyward. There were six of them and they were heading toward the New Crusaders.
Manta-Man turned the Mini-Sub toward the island. Since he was a decoy, he didn’t attempt to use any stealth. Hopefully he will divert the Island’s attention toward him and not the aircraft.
Watching the sonar, he saw 3 objects heading his way. From the way they were heading directly toward him he was sure they weren’t fish. He reached for the controls and prepared for what was about to happen.
10 miles from the Island the distance had been closed between the New Crusaders and the Patrols. Black Orchid looked over at her CHESS Skycycle, wondering if she should try to reduce the odds from 3 to 1 to 2 to 1.
{GM Note: I will be using the Vehicle rules for movement so there will be turning restrictions. Adamas must move 2 squares before he can turn, and the aircraft must move 3 squares before it can turn. I am also using the War Heroes: WWII Sourcebook rules for dogfighting}
<Turns
and Actions due June 22nd>
Battle Conditions (Mighty Protectors character data):
Adamas Hit Points: 24 Power Points: 72 Flying
Black Orchid Hit
Points: 24 Power Points: 92 Visible
Dr. Wildman Hit
Points: 12 Power Points: 60 Form: Clown Fish and has Shark Companion
Erdbeben Hit
Points: 46 Power Points: 66
Patty Plus Hit
Points: 15 Power Points: 60 Corporeal
StrikeForce Hit Points: 31 Power
Points: 93 Flying Aircraft
Rubicon Hit
Points: 20 Power Points: 66 Absorption Protection
MISHA Hit
Points: 41 Power Points: 101 Not Summoned
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OOC: Tom - if possible and if there is an
opportunity - William will try and use his Amulet of Charming on a larger shark
if he comes across one as he approaches the reef. He will try to avoid contact
with the robots, hiding etc. If necessary he will shapeshift into a smaller
coral fish (clown fish?) and hide in the coral and then change back to
'Creature' form when the coast is clear. If Patty checks-in he will inform her
of the conversation with the fish, explaining that Dr A has the sea route
patrolled as well.
Steve
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Yay a new issue! As always, thanks for the hard
work Tom.
Loved Dr. Wildman's mini-comic, too.
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"Jackpot!" Patty joked to herself,
but in reality, she was intimidated by all of the activity she found and the
danger it represented. "I expected to find some bad guys, not an army
factory."
"Hmmm, speaking of... where are the boss
bad guys?"
She flew back to the plane at top astral speed
so she could make a report to the rest of the team.
OOC:
If Patty spots Adamas on the way back, she will
briefly turn visible and let him know she found a lot of scary activity at the
"abandoned" military base and she's headed for the plane to get a
message out to the rest of the team. Unless he has any instructions for her,
she will turn invisible again, speed to the plane, then turn visible again and
relay what she has found so it can be radioed to the rest of the team.
From there, she will wait for orders on whether
to keep scouting astrally or get physical and get ready for a fight.
Hm, now that I think about it I assume Adamas
has a radio so she could hang out with him while he radios and gets further
orders. So that would be fine if she spots him on the way back and that's what
he wants to do.
Shane
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aaaaaand reading the issue again I see that
Adamas is flying near the plane, so Patty will just turn visible, pop him a
friendly salute, then return to her body and make the report.
Shane
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Hours
ago:
Heading to board Strike Force aircraft, Demy
shoulders his gear bag and awaits his turn to enter the vehicle. He admires the
sleakness and technology. Form and function. He looks at the hard points for
ease of customization.
Is that a burn mark? He wonders to himself as
he inspects the craft, imagining the history it, and what its creater have gone
through.
Siding up to Black Orchid and finding his seat
he settles in. "Congratulations on your promotion. Well deserved! Great
speech back there."
Contining on he says, "My parents were
originally from Kiyev in the Ukraine.
They were directed to move by the Russian government in the late 80s due
to our proximity to Chernobyl. Life became harder after that." He pauses
for a moment. "Well, I ended up fantasizing about our Russian Supers Team.
And eventually the Super Forces here in America, too. They seemed to stand for
what was right verses just strengthen and protecting the Country. At least that's
what I imagined. It all gets more complicated when you grow up, da?".
" 'Best not to meet your heroes,' they
say. They never live up to your
expectations.".
He
smiles, "But then, I joined the military-I wanted to be Spetnatz. SF is
the pinnacle, no? Oh well, sometimes
things work out they way they are supposed. 'I made plans and GOD laughed...'.
Instead, I was to be a 'drone pilot' they told me."
Looking around the craft he finally said,
"Much nicer and way-WAY- more quiet inside than the An-12 we used for
exercises. Looks like it will move
faster, too." With that, Demy puts on old school wired foam headphones,
pulls out a small jacket as a makeshift blanket, and shifts to make himself
comfortable. Before long he is snoring
lightly. A barely audible We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel can be made
out.
Currently: "Demy, you're up".
Demy feels the headphones being pulled away
from his head by someone to here this before being slapped back to the side of
his face. Fumbling around, he takes them off and gets adjusted knowing it was
by his volunteering he would want to watch over Patty. He knew it was not
necessary since they were en route still but he felt he had to do something
productive. Watching her in her trance as her non-corporeal form left her body
was very odd, but fascinating. With her "ghost" exiting the aircraft,
she just looked asleep.
Now, the waiting to see what she and Dr.
Wildman found. Hoping Striks radar and Adamos would be early warning should
they be attacked.
Demy looked around, seeing the ocean for miles
in all directions. Shivering, he internally thought of being in the water for
what seemed like forever, going in and out of consciousness.
Suddenly, realization of more Primal instincts
and needs became all too apparent, "HEY!! Please tell me there is a
lavatory on this flight!!!".
OOC:
Demy will continue to watch over Patty and not
leave "his post" until properly relieved.
As things escalate, he will prepare himself,
check his pistol, his med pack, any scout pack he has with rations and survival
gear they may have brought, and be ready to summon M.I.S.H.A. if necessary.
Hopefully as they touch down but hoping not sooner....
Greg
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James takes his place on the plane next to
Demy. He spends most of his time on the flight checking his gear with the a
hint of nervous anticipation. He couldn't help but think about how this was not
only his second mission with the Crusaders, but it was in international waters
and far from home.
The thought of how he'd be able to survive if
something went wrong, let alone get back to the States occupied his mind for
most of the flight.
When it was time for Patty to go into her
trance, he says "I'll keep a monitor on your vitals in case anything
unexpected should happen." With that and Patty's permission, he puts a
blood pressure monitor on Patty as well as a portable EKG.
He seems very interested in the readings while
she is in her trance and, for the time being, he seems more relaxed now that
he's back in his element. He can deal with the medical stuff and it keeps his
mind off of the rest of the 'unfamiliar' things that are going on around him.
Once Patty is back and gives her reconnaissance
report, he suggests "It seems that most of the operation is automated. If
we are going to infiltrate this facility, I would suggest that we take out the
power station (Building B) in order to shut down most of their facilities as
well as cause the maximum amount of chaos. That should give us a decent amount
of cover."
James repacks his bags of equipment as he
listens to the rest of the team's input.
Paul
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StrikeForce replies to the team. "I would
agree with taking out the power first, if we can't get eye's onto Dr.
Apocalypse and the other villains in his employment. I wonder if they are
located in an underground bunker?"
Jamey
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Responding to StrikeForce: "I bet if we go
wreck their evil robo factory we'll see some or all of the bad guys pretty
quick. If we can get our hands on one hopefully we can find out more about
what's happening on the island."
Patty cracks her knuckles. "But I'm up for
whatever. Tell me what to hit. Or I can scout some more." The last is said
from a sense of regretful duty, as she obviously wants to punch something.
Shane
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Adamas will scan the island using his vision to
see if he can discover an underground base, even if he can just find an
entrance. If that Giant Robot CME from
here, there has to be a hanger somewhere.
Jon
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If we're intent on raiding the base, Erdbeben
agrees that we should take out the power and then attack the robots, sparing
any civilians that surrender.
Paul
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