Location: The Scrap Yard>To most, this place is nothing more than a mound of scap and unwanted refuse. To others, it holds a treasure trove of lost components and technology. And to a rare few, it is the final resting place of sacred things and friends.>We periodically host a web-based battle royale that can include anything and anyone. Shenanigans ensue, and some people attempt to write it into semi-coherent narratives, playing the part of the characters within!Check here for additional details:https://rentry.org/HungerGamesHostingGuideUpdatedhttps://brantsteele.com/hungergames/Previous thread: >>24295370
>Got the green ID! Lets go!
>And this stuff.
>>24300646>And thank you.>Cmon, no whammy, show me the BLUE.
>>24300649https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ALwKeSEYs
>>24300649>Looking good!
>>24300646Almost felt I was back at base again... Should I be thankful for the change in scenery? Guess so; thank the Lord!
>>24300646>Thank you.
>>24300620>>24300621>>24300646Thank you for hosting Koto, nini all
And thank you all for participating! This is Koto signing off for now, but we look forward to seeing you all again next weekend.>Cause I can't hosting during the week due to work. Also, sorry, little hard to tag everyone with the thread change. Thanks for playing.
>>24300646>Gratthx.
>>24300673>I can't hosting..>Jeez.. that was a bad one..
>>24300646Fire elemental proved to be quite the champion. You have my thanks for this match.>>24300629 ( Pale Fae)If only you knew the dangers that lurk. Especially with four... Well, three to be precise. Perhaps you can see them watching from the shadows... Envious malice in their eyes and hearts. Perhaps directed at me, but definitely you.>[ Head lowered. Invading her personal space. ]Knowing this, do you wish to continue?>>24300610 ( Knife Ear.)There is more to you than anticipated. Nonetheless, size does not always determine power. Perhaps you, daughter of man. Have tales to share, or seek an adversary to hone your skills.
>>24300687Nnnnn...>Weren't demons meant to be good at convincing people into deals? This street fairy was beginning to get cold feet and ever-somewhat paler in the face even after flashing the red one.We aren't talking what I think you're talking, right? S-since each one...incurs its own separate payment!
>>24300657https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qouCwQsha3c>>24300687Honestly? I'm all for a good scrap normally, heck I normally live for it. But right now I'm bummed out. Cosmic existential ennui. EoS happened a couple hours ago. It's a whole deal.>No, she doesn't expect you to understand a singular word she just talked about....Also, due respect an' all that, but...big demon snake, not sure I aughta go in to much detail about much or you might start tryin' to twist a knife. Gotta be the smart one compared to IRyS now that I'm stuck playing big sister. 'Till I forget to be, anyways.
>>24300635Hm...somethin' feels different.>Harlyn mumbles to herself as she lights a cigarette in the middle of the junkyard, looking around at the piles of scrap around her.I think I missed somethin' big...
>>24300707Such a shame. To leave you empty handed, and without a night of embrace. >[ The snake's reels backs. Giving her some space. ]But even a serpent must honor his vow... the sacrifices one must make to please four powerful and lovely queens.... YET my curiosity is piqued once more. Still looking for entertainment with a serpent?>>24300724>[ Hearing that name. The snake's eyes widen a bit. ]You know that abomination...? Oh this has become interesting. Such a shame her existence lead to the great calamity within the Expanse. But I must thank her for reuniting me with my beloved four! I suppose there are always good and bad. It pains me to not being able to "know" the nephilim beloved detective and phoenix. Their desire stains their souls~!
>>24300767>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2inGrz2XS4U>From the outskirts of the junk heap, the scent of fresh-baked apples and spice wafted over the corroding masses to signal the presence of a stand, built vernacularly out of the disparagingly-humanoid hulks in their wake!>Attending to it was one very apple-looking girl with golden hair poking through waxy garments of red, smiling invitingly behind a counter housing multiple lies in tandem with a pyramid stack of apples.
>>24300767>[ You'd missed out on something alright. Metal scrap everywhere. Yet there was something to note, a young man, roaming among the scrap heap. Looking rather happy to be in this dump. Picking up random metal plates and the occasional battery. ]
>>24300949>Harlyn sniffs the air, slowly turning to face the apple stand as she raises an eyebrow.Hell of a place to put a fruit sand...>She approaches, blowing smoke from her cigarette as she does.Why hello there, are you lost sweetie?>>24300964>The lizard hears the clattering of metal and turns to face the man as he explores. A smirk comes over her face as she approaches.Howdy there, you work here pal?
>>24300915>After multiple minutes of awkwardly baring her chest at the snake, the fairy would pull her shirt back down, spitting out her bra while taking the steps to reattach it.Hey, thought I was the one being paid for the entertainment here? No cap...if you don't think there's anything worth touching, I can do other stuff, like...snitch on people! Spread rumors. Buh, just nothin' too hardcore to get me busted before the visa vamooshes. You dig?>She might had been incredulously trashy for a fairy, but she wasn't a complete psycho like those hicks in the sticks!
>>24300975No.>Bluntly stated the apple girl in a fittingly bubbly voice, leaning over her post to bring attention to her inventory.My, what big teeth you have~! I hope you aren't strictly a carnivore, or you wouldn't be able to stomach a slice of my home-grown apple pie! Or a complimentary, raw sample!
>>24300915Technically I'm the one who got her out of the tube I found her in, so yeah, I guess so. Don't really know what you mean by the rest of all that though, but I guess she'd be pretty controversial.>Wait, what was that last thing he said?...And quite frankly, it's none'a my business what grown-ups do in their private time one-on-one! I'm just here to fish today, alright? Hoping I catch some weird mutant.
>>24300975>[ Another voice? Here, he thought he was alone. Jolting a bit, dropping the sheets of metal.] Ohhhh Mann! Don't sneak up on me like that! I'mma armed man! Especially when ya got monster runnin'round 'ere! >[ Now he takes the time to turn and face. A Florida man's waifu, a gator gurl... ]Whoa... there be all kinds of animal people livin' in these parts! Ya, Ain't the first one I've seen, kinda makin' me wonder if I'll see 'em, sisters, again! Hopin' they're doin' alright...
>>24301002>Harlyn laughs at the bluntness of the response, and the immediate sales pitch right after.Oh you're adorable, normally I keep to real food but there's nothin' wrong with indulging a bit.>She walks up to the stand, looking at the apples and deciding to be cute.How about you pick your favourite from the pile and I'll try it. >>24301013Sorry, I was having a smoke and heard someone else wandering around here. Needed to make sure it wasn't anyone I knew.>She takes a drag from her cigarette as he listens to him, laughing when he mentions seeing other animal people.Oh really? That's interesting, I don't actually get to see too many people like me around here. >She tries not to make any comments about wanting to meet any sisters just yet, there's plenty of time for her to be weird later.I'm Harlyn, what's your name bud?
>>24301029>This predator would get the feeling the merchant was slowly turning up her nose toward her from her posture and a subtle grimace poking through her grin, yet continued to hold an outwardly friendly facade as she nodded in compliance, always eager to make a positive showing for her product as she directed a finger toward the pinnacle of the artful stack, each fruit in its manifest a different shade of red, or yellow, or green, and between them careful coordination to ensure even those of the same rough color had a striking difference in surface pattern to differentiate themselves. This here is an Ambrosia apple, straight from the exotic arboreal woods of British Columbia. It is the western response to the popular Fuji-type, and its sweetest right off the stem!>It was a two-tone red and yellow, bearing a glossy, almost glazed surface. Its stem would be sustained by a single still-crisp leaf.
>>24301062Uh-huh...alright then.>Harlyn narrows her eyes a bit at the girl as she leans closer, reaching out to grab the apple and looking her in the eyes as she opens her jaws and bites into it. Better not be any worms in here, I might file a complaint if there is.
>>24300983Believe me. Were it not for the collar on my neck, you would have been entertained. A Coiling of flesh and scales together, but alas, it was not meant to be. However, spreading rumors shall suffice. Spread this lie for me, the king of serpent, Samael, is innocent of his misdeeds against the sons and daughters of man! And the Qadištu ! Do this for me, and you will be rewarded, of course.>>24301011You found her...?>[ Hearing that. His eyes flashed red for a brief moment. ]Perhaps the Qadištu and I should "thank" you personally. They would LOVE to know her presence was caused by your hands... This could be fun! I leave you to your activities. Tell the nephilim, I can still taste her dear comrades' sultry desires! Such a shame, but I must honor my vow.
>>24301087Yknow that's layered in so much double entendre I can't tell if that's a threat or somethin' else entirely, and I'm not sure I wanna know. But sure, why not tell her, she'll probably make a funny face!>Astrid jostles her fishing gear she regathers it.Alright, I'll leave you to it. Try'n not embarrass yourself out there! Odds aint good for either of us.>You know, considering they both jobbed.
>>24301029Harley...? Names Ellis. People call me El, but El sounds like a girl's name. So call me Ellis.>[ Hand up. Shake hands with the yee-haw? ]I find it strange, you ain't seen others like ya, been 'ere for only a few.... Months, I reckon, and seen so many animal people! Just like in 'em stories n' Tee.Vee shows! Most of 'em were cool! There was this one big thunder kitty who wanted to eat me!
>>24300635Junk all of it.... >Towering piles of twisted metal. Discarded parts, junk. Just what I needed. >I dig through a fresh mound of wreckage with a plasma cutter prying loose components, tossing aside bent servos and whatever rusted junks enough to make my day with tetanus Takes more than one run to get used to a voice in my skull.
>>24301080Hm? You wouldn't like meat in your- I mean, I've specially curtailed all of my samples and sales to ensure you only get the best value in fresh apple flesh!>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VneVCx0yJew>The resultant crunch through the apple's flesh revealed it to taste, typically apple-y, in a way one would expect a sweet red apple to resemble, perhaps with a tinge of a lighter taste a non-gourmet would be able to pick on over the standard red delicious.>Texture-wise, it was somewhat softer than a typical fresh apple, yet not so much as to be mushy or otherwise unappealing, holding together favorably until the core were reached.Are you interested in more?
>>24301087>That didn't actually sound entertaining to the amateur harlot, but she'd keep it to herself as she contemplated the serpent's request.Dunno the average person 'round these parts would care enough about any of that stuff to spread it on their own anymore, but I'll see what I can do! Y'know, any normal unc fairy would have blurted that to anyone she saw as-is and made a mockery of herself and those words...but I'm street-smart!>She'd spin it in a way to make it glitzy with the modern zeitgeist!So, we cash? Can't spread rumors on an empty stomach.>The fairy still expected payment in advance. And she could, she didn't need to physically eat, but had so embroiled herself in humanity she was on the verge of forgetting her nature!
>>24301108>Harlyn smirks, taking his hand and giving him a nice firm handshake.I've been...in jail for a while. That's why I was a bit jumpy, had to make sure you weren't a cop.>She laughs a bit when he brings up nearly being eaten by some cat creature.Geeze, having someone trying to eat ya? That sounds pretty scary.>>24301115>Harlyn seems surprised that the apple is...generally normal. She's so used to people (her) using underhanded tactics and tricks on others that having someone just genuinely offer her some fruit is surprising.Well well, not bad for fruit...kinda makes me wonder somethin' lookin' at you though...
>>24301179>Even if this merchant held subtly-detectable biases against the carnivore, that didn't seem to override her commitment to quality service!Mmmyes? Is there something on my face?
>>24299406>Ennui...Go?
(Had to step away for a moment. Last post of the night. Have a good one, y'all)24301106Oh, it is very much a threat and an offer. To experience moments of embrace with a beautiful serpent and his beloved consorts. Such experience is worth dying for~!>[ Eyes flashed pink, fork tongue flickered. Definitely not performing a show for you, Astrid. ]I will be looking forward to seeing you again, if you survive your travels that is... Be well24301135Words are power, my dear Fae. Have enough to believe a rumor, and it will become true! Regardless of how potent the outcome may be! This will benefit me in more ways than you care or understand.>[ He's leaning in close.]And your reward will be greater and "sweeter!" >[ Saying sweeter. The serpent's eyes flashed pink, its forked tongue slowly sliding across its labial scales. ]I am sure you would understand the rest. Now you may go, how business is concluded. >[ Tip of his tail remained close to her reach.]Unless you wish for more.
>>24301368>>24301106>>24301135Ooops. Don't know how that happened. But have a good one both of ya.>>24301179We can finish this next time. Have a good one
>>24301368What I "want", is some advance payment to grease the wheels. This girl has the munchies, Slim Jim.>Whether or not she'd actually get any, the fairy of da hood would keep this opportunity in mind at least until the next big trend completely occupied her headspace.
Air Bud 2 > Air Bud 3 > Air Bud > Air Bud 4And this is considering the original Air Bud has both child and animal abuse in it AND was produced by the Weinstein brothers. I hate babies that much I guess. The film was also more boring in generalIt's cool that Chantal Strand (who was Diamond Tiara in MLP) is in this one though. Thought she sounded familiar
Air Bud 2 > Air Bud 5 > Air Bud 3 > Air Bud > Air Bud 4There's only one left let's get some hyyyype
I'm trying to get through Air Buddies rn but the nanny character is called Mrs Niggles and I can't keep my composure whenever anyone mentions her name lmfao
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>>24302412Based.
Freehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3856040/Just_Move_Fall_Dungeon_Endless_Abyss/>>24302586https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TArdrz1v9BE
>>24302174Let us pray for Leonard's repose; he expired from laughing too much at Mrs. Niggles's name.
Air Bud 2 > Air Bud 5 > Air Buddies > Air Bud 3 > Air Bud > Air Bud 4>all the puppies' names are different from the ones they got in the fourth movie>one of the puppies talks like he's trying to be a gangsta, dude>fart jokes out the...well you know>the villain's kid gets to adopt one of the puppies that the villain stole?? and everyone's okay with it???>also the animals all talk nowOn the plus side they have Don Knotts and Wallace Shawn as voice actors AND it's a movie about silly puppies for kids so I guess I can't be too harsh on it>>24303520Like it's a racist-adjacent name in a movie about talking puppies, it's entertaining on a number of levels. Shame she disappeared after the first ten minutes though
¡Ay caramba!
Game soon?
>>24304297What, everything with two g's and an N are going to be racist now? Gosh, that sounds almost [spoiler]racist[/spoiler] to me.
>>24304774mister ermytraut has the west truly fallen
>>24305184oh my god. I'm mike ehrmantraut's top guy. he needs me.
>>24305184>"That's up to you.">Hmmm...>>24304774>Will Yuno save the West?
>>24300635>The mounds of scrap formed an unnatural valley of jagged, sun-worn metal that stretched for miles. The only sound was that of the wind whistling through any gaps in the ruined metal. The only company to be had was the bodies of the giants that made up this monumental graveyard.>But the resting place of these fallen behemoths wouldn't remain quiet for much longer...>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9YiOTvTG5A>It was just a faint fluttering noise behind the wind at first. A sputtering sort of sound without any clear source. But it grew louder, and louder still. Then, with a crack, the very sky was ripped open. But only for a second. Just long enough for something to come hurdling out of the tear, then proceed to careen down into the scrapheap below.>After a moment, a small 'boom' of something landing hard and fast into a heap of metal could be heard echoing off the 'hills' of the valley of scrap.>... It's probably nothing worth worrying about.
Can’t wait to have my Neo compete again in the games
how'd you guys celebrate mother's day
>>24305345Didn't.
>>24305345Met my mom at my sister's for dinner. Had steak and shrimp and baked potato.
>>24305190>psst hi hi, if you and Mado are up and ready i am ready to attempt a continuatioon
>>24300635Gather anything that look good!>Grimlock commanded a small army of trash collecting droids to loot the land of anything useful to him.
>>24305540>I'm ready for it! Just a heads up, the last reply was here: https://archived.moe/bant/thread/24268456/#24269326>So you're next in the turn order.
>>24305276>>24305632I kind of had an idea to answer both of these with a greet of my own. Would you guys be up for combining RPs?
>>24305663Sure, the Doctor and Grim are always fun to put together.
>>24305632(9725) "ROGER-ROGER.">Having disembarked from the tentatively-named Giant, the looted spacecraft's security complement were as unperturbed patrolling cavernous halls endlessly as they were rooting amongst the quiet dead—the dead?>Six reformatted super battle droids along a single conspicuous rotund machine dressed like a guard constable worked in tandem to pry open hands secured by rust and seized actuators to decouple them of their possessions, be they weapon or tool, while exposed backs and waists were frisked for loose equipment.
>>24305649>>24305540>Will be right there momentarily! Excited to continue.
>>24305663I'm sure it'll be funny so I say go for it.
>>24305668Yee, that's exactly what I was thinking too lol. >>24305683Awesome. I'll get something out for you guys in a bit! >>24305671Nice. And yeah, looking forward to seeing where this will go with us!
>>24305649>>24305671>>24269326 >A chime seems to go off, and she recites something perfectly.Priestess: A woman authorized to perform sacred rites. Regarded as a leader.Question: Is there a ceremony taking place soon?>>24269304 >She gives the soldiers a short wave as their vehicle rolls up.Greetings. This "Priestess" was engaging me in conversation, and I taught her how to start a fire properly.What brings you infantry here? I haven't detected any hostiles.
>>24300635>Moving into the scrapyard was a small contingent of UNSC Marines, the starship troopers riding along in an M831 Warthog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaCq7SHKgXI>The driver couldn't help but grumble to himself as he observed his wasted and rusted surroundings. (MRN #3) Sheesh, is this place a junkyard or graveyard? >To which the passenger trooper replied. (MRN #2) I feel you on that man. Hmph, keep your eyes peeled and ears open, we've got business to conduct as it were and I don't fancy getting ambushed anytime soon.(MRN #3) Oorah...>And just as they came to a halt at the center of the place, not one but TWO disturbances would be detected. The first being what sounded like a flying... thing >>24305276 and THEN a loud and commanding voice calling out here >>24305632. Needless to say, the Marines were more than a bit unsettled. But they weren't cowards who were going to run away just yet, nor were they fools, the corporal leading this outfit grunting from the back of the car. (MRN #1) Alright, looks like we've got company then. Weapons tight people and get ready to move out and investigate. >Aye aye sirs were had by the leathernecks, one of the men updating their parent ship in low orbit of the situation in case they needed support. The troopers proceeded to disembark from their ride, weapons out and at the ready as they began to search the immediate area. No sign of the others just yet from what they could see...
>>24305670>Grimlock himself would gather anything too large for the droids.>>24305738His sensors detected the humans, however in his arrogance he hardly seemed to care that they were here.
>>24305671>>24269326 >>24305705>Needless to say, the troopers were quietly glad the green lady eased up thanks to the orange one's prompting. Getting a closer look at the ladder, recognition dawned on the Marine's face in the passenger seat. (MRN #10) Oh hey, you're that android chick. Whatsyourface... Rei or something? >Well, he at least sort of knew her from the briefings he had (mostly) paid attention to. But to answer their questions, the man on the gun nodded at both parties. (MRN #12) There's no hostiles yet as far as we can tell... Hm, we're here investigating this place for now. Intel's identified it as a "Whiskey Outpost" belonging to a "Federation". But it ain't Super Earth for that matter so we're not entirely sure who they are. Thus the looksee. >The passenger trooper gave a firm nod at that before continuing himself. (MRN #10) Exactly what he said. It's not dangerous just yet per se, buuuuut it might be. Thus the armed response. >Case in point, the Longswords were STILL circling nearby and the light frigate was likewise hanging out higher up in the sky.
>>24305738>Whether it would be the group of human soldiers from the far-flung future...>>24305749>Or the towering metal king and his assembled underlings...>Or even both at once, either way, if their technology permitted it, there would only be one other biological life-sign in the immediate area besides the soldiers themselves. Save for maybe the stray beast, perhaps.>And from the looks of it, it was located somewhere right near that suspicious little trail of smoke that was now rising up into the air from somewhere... 'that-a-way'. So now it was only a matter of whether or not these other two present groups would have the time to notice such a small thing, what with the presence of the giants and all.>How convenient that all of these things happened to be so close together, eh? Yes, quite...
>>24305749>For how small they were built relative to either he or the typical Cybertronian drone, the supers appeared to have little trouble hefting tools of his scale in their arms, save the fact they usually needed both to do what he could with a pinkie and a thumb. A small pile of salvage was forming in a neat line by Grimlock's 6' o'clock."ALLIED PRESENCE DETECTED. DESIGNATION: STALKER TEAM.">Old directives rattled on in one of the droids as it worked in response to the new presences in the area.>>24305738>For what the so-called scrap appeared to be, the various humanoid hulks laying in disarray less resembled the utilitarian walking machines the Marines knew, particularly in posture: their fallen forms appeared to be in a relaxed state, the way a corpse's muscles might lose all tension after recently expiring. Amidst this macabre field would be several neutral contacts detected by their sensory array...and, at least one friendly?
>>24305749>>24305808>>24305823>They were relative small fries after all, these humble boots still determined to make their way forward in this trash heap. Or graveyard, one man leaning in to take a closer look at one of the seeming fallen. (MRN #5) Huh. Think these guys are Decepticons or whatever like the potential threat briefings said? >To which the corporal leading them grumbled. (MRN #1) Dunno. But don't touch them. At least not yet. Gotta investigate and secure the area first... (MRN #5) Roger that. >Unfortunately for said humble men, they didn't have motion trackers like the Chief nor did their M831 have one for that matter. HOWEVER, scans from the overhead UNSC Make Haste told them there WERE contacts in the area to confirm things. One of which was... friendly? >The corporal frowned at the update he received over his HUD, but it did help him to decide what to do next. (MRN #1) Alright, I want you... >He'd gesture to Marine Five. ... to follow me. You three...>He'd then point to Marines Two, Three, and Four.I want you to check out that smoke signal out a ways. Think it's also the source of where that weird flying... noise was coming from. Report back every five minutes or sooner if you find anything. Got it? >Aye sirs were had by the troopers, the Sixth Marine staying behind with the 'Hog to guard it with his shotgun as the others moved to depart to their assigned investigations.
>>24305705No.. no ceremony planned today.>The priestess stares at the orange haired oddball with growing curiosity, though her interest soon thins to irritation at the fire comment.Well.. you certainly don't lack sincerity..>>24305780>The green haired woman, now noticeably more relaxed, listened along to the marine's statements but offered no response of her own. Her eyes however were glued to the machine they'd rode in on. Curiosity carried her to the side of the warthog where she rested her hands along the edge of the drivers side frame, tracing the smooth steel with a ginger touch. Without further hesitation she peered inside, eyes wide with curiosity.>She was absolutely invading the marine's space right now, though she seemed blissfully unaware of it, or simply unconcerned.....Oh.. It's really interesting what you have here. This must be a one of a kind irreplaceable treasure.And you..You must be important if this belongs to you.>Her eyes drifted across the war machine's console and controls, wide with curiosity as she leaned in even further, one foot coming off the ground as she did so to reach her head deeper within.
>>24305808>He did detect the organic, and the smoke, but there was something else Grimlock picked up, scent. One he knew too well and if he was in his T-rex mode he'd be grinding his teeth. But for now he didn't bother with him.>>24305823>>24305889>Grim looked at the droid yelling.So? Summon human to talk to humans, we have work to do.
>>24305892>>24305780Yes, correct. I am unit Adachi Rei. Your investigation of this outpost, can I "tag along" as they say? There may be valuable information to be gained. The Priestess may join too.>Rei glances over to Winda, who is currently speaking and inspecting(?) the warthog...Please stop her before she hurts herself and damages your vehicle.
>>24305892>>24305952>Ten smiled at the robot and nodded along. (MRN #10) Right! That's your name. It's good to meet you proper and all. >And at her insistence she come along with the nosy Priestess, the trooper had to think about it for a moment. Especially when said green lady came close and began to investigate their LRV. >He frowned at the sight, the driver coughing awkwardly as he grumbled. (MRN #11) Oh yeah, no, make yourself at home your majesty. Don't mind me... >Grunting, Ten gave Winda a pointed look from his side of the space jeep. (MRN #10) Yeah, sure, let's go with that miss. But if you would please give us some personal space? >Hopefully she would heed the boot's word. >The man on the gun however suddenly got a radio update, his features screwing up into a concerned expression as he glanced over at Whiskey Outpost and then to his mates. (MRN #12) Hey guys? We might have a situation on our hands here!
>>24305919"YOU, ROBOT. ENGAGE RALLY SIGNAL PROCEDURE.">The egg-shaped automaton would take out the familiar block-shaped communicator of their parent unit, mashing onto its sparse buttons array to the sound of clicking."REMOTELY CONTACTING CLOSEST GENDARMERIE COMMAND. ETA THREE ARENO-CYCLES.">Without the Space Bridge to drop people on demand, the closest humans were likewise the Giant's complement, hidden from the site of their scavenging operation under shallow earth some several kilometers away. It would take some time for a representative to be dug out and navigate to the rally.(GENDARME REP ARRIVING IN 3 TURNS)>>24305889>When the recon team did eventually make contact with these, er contacts, they would come upon sights both familiar and unfamiliar; chief among them, a towering hulk of yellow, carbon, and red resembling the copious fallen robots among them, appearing to be leading a squad of super battle droids painted in both schemes of time-faded blues and wild, aggressive red pallets more fitting of their CO, including STALKER-6! They all appeared locked into their task of collecting the possessions of the fallen, procuring guns so large they wouldn't had fit into the pintle of their Warthog scaled to the droids' current overseer.
>>24305919>If nothing else, maybe the sight of smoke would make Grimlock feel that little twitch better. In that "the guy you don't like just wrapped his car around a tree" kinda way.>>24305889>As for the handful of soldiers who would wander over to investigate that odd noise, however? They would have to go around one small bend in the scrap heap, then another, before they came across the source of the thin trail of black smoke drifting up into the air. As they approached, they heard a new noise echoing off the metal walls around them...>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK2KGTygynU>But the really odd thing was, when they saw the source of the smoke and the noise, it wasn't some kind of fallen drone or any other logical thing that men such as themselves might expect.>Instead, it was some sort of... big, blue box. It was lying on its side alongside a small 'hill' of scrap metal. A small door on the top-facing side was left hanging open, allowing the small trail of smoke to emerge into the open air. And it seemed to be the only thing within view that was made of wood.>The second odd thing they would, lying face-up at the base of the 'hill', a nice drop's worth of distance away from the box... was a bloke in a brown suit.>He didn't look particularly comfortable down there either.
>>24305952>The bright green bird that had previously perched itself comfortably upon the priestess's soon flutters its way to Rei's instead. It's avian eye regarding her as its head tilted and bobbed in snappy motions, studying the android curiosity.>Perhaps its owner's curiosity extended to him as well.>>24305998>The green haired girl hopped down from the war wagon, her hands still clinging awkwardly to the side. She bashfully looked up the driver, an apologetic smile on her face.Ah.. sorry. It just looked really interesting.>Fortunately she didn't have to sit with her embarrassment long before the gunner spoke up to draw her attention.A situation..? Does someone need help?
>>24306027>Her orange eyes focus on the bird, following, tracking and locking it in her view. When it 's head tilts, her head tilts.>It seems the curiosity is mutual.>>24305998>She stops her bird-watching for a moment, her head snapping towards the Marine.A situation? Please give a concise report.>It sounded like trouble.
>>24305919>>24306010>Three turns? Not bad. But for now, these two troopers would have to deal with the machine elements by their pairsome as they split up. They wouldn't charge in mind you even with a nominally friendly contact on their proverbial radars. For all they knew, it could be a hostage situation at a glance... >So they crept carefully and as quietly as they could to the area of interest, the two men coming to a halt at a nondescript junk pile. Peering up and over, they saw the ABSOLUTE UNIT that was Grimlock at a glance! (MRN #5) Holy shit... (MRN #1) Mhm... >It was at least tempered by the fact that there were indeed familiar and friendly enough faces among the bunch with the Supers and the Eggman bots, the troopers having been briefed on them before. Still, the giant among them gave the duo pause. >One gave a quick radio update to the Haste up above as he tried to decide how to proceed... >>24306019>Meanwhile with the other three, they advanced as quickly and quietly as they could. Although as they drew closer, a strange and repeating sound graced them. (MRN #3) The Hell? You guys hear that? (MRN #2) Yeah, damndest thing... >The source of both the alien noise and smoke itself would soon be revealed to be a blue police box! And thanks to intel gathered by SPARTAN-117, they at least knew it belonged to that Doctor fellow. Of which he was not far off from his fantastic machine, the man looking a bit melancholic resting by his lonesome in this scrappy graveyard. >Still, it least they had a friendly enough contact to work with, Two frowning a bit at the apparent state of the Doctor as he lay on the dirty hill. (MRN #2) Huh. He doesn't look so good...(MRN #3) Let's see if he needs a hand then, eh corporal? (MRN #2) Yeah... >Carefully yet quickly as they could, the three Marines approached the traveler with weapons at the low. After all, there *may* be hostiles nearby that could've caused *this* current situation...
>>24306086>Image lol
>>24306019>He still has a recording of the Doctor's injuries Carnage gave him.>Grim watches it sometimes for a laugh.>>24306010>>24306086>Grim gave them no mind, it was like they weren't even there.>He was laser focused on his job of collecting useful parts.Almost have enough to rebuild space bridge.
>>24306027>>24306046>The Marines attention was briefly on the bird as it flew off and perched itself on Adachi, only for them to focus back on Orange and Green proper, the ladder getting a grunt from the driver. (MRN #11) Eh, forget about it. (MRN #10) Right, what IS the situation private? >To which the gunner Marine gave a worried nod. (MRN #12) Something strange is going on at Whiskey Outpost. Sarge says our ship is detecting increased seismic activity. Which is weird because there ain't no fault lines in this part of the planet. (MRN #10) So, what does it mean? (MRN #12) Don't know exactly yet, but the sergeant wants all units to report back. Do we take these two with us as well? >Ten chewed his lip for a moment before muttering a "screw it" and nodding. (MRN #10) Yeah. Yeah, we should. Can't leave 'em out here if there's trouble brewing. >Turning to face Adachi Rei and Winda fully, the nameless Marine gestured for them. (MRN #10) Okay, there's not much room in the Warthog but you can try to climb on the back with the gun and hang on. We're going to head back to the Outpost and see what's the deal and go from there.
>>24306088Huh.. are those inert needle rounds in the wall? Thought those self detonated after a bit.
>>24306121>Must've been dudes.
>>24306128*Duds.Bah.
>>24306121I think they're Brute Spiker rounds instead of Needler rounds.
>>24306086>If the UNSC were able to identify it, there was indeed a single Egg Pawn-model robot standing incongruously with the droids dressed and painted to approximate the uniform of a Gendarme member, complete with its own stovepipe hat!>This scrapyard would work as grounds for the latter to demonstrate their strength, using the same actuators to push aside stacks of cars to carefully disassemble the lot of metal giants in their wake, occasionally resorting to manipulating a metal cable for better leverage as they coordinated with almost nigh-superhuman synchronization; eagle eyes would spot initial stumbles adjusting themselves in real time!>>24306104>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWmuR-IDSi4>If that was their objective, the droids would move onto the next stage of the salvage and begin working in unison to pull armor plates off the fallen; shoulder pads, arm-guards, things that wouldn't had been damaged by taking fire from energy weapons. Plates as heavy as nine tons were attainable with their coordinated efforts, quickly building up into a makeshift barricade.(GENDARME REP ARRIVING IN 2 TURNS)
>>24306046>The bird lets out a small chirp and ruffles its feathers, settling in quite contently. It seems to have found a comfortable place to roost for the moment. If the Rei didn't disturb him, he looked happy to remain there.>>24306118>Winda's eyes light up with excitement, so was going to get a closer look after all, nevermind the reason. With a quick nod she pushes off the ground, leaping onto the rear of the vehicle in a single bound. A gust of wind seems to have miraculously hoisted her up to clear the distance quite easily, kicking up a small dust cloud in her wake.Ready!>She grabs tight to whatever handhold she can clutch to and prepares for the lurch of acceleration.And if there is anything I can do to help, please let me be of service.>>24306149>>24306128>Ah, good point. Almost forgot about that weapon.
>>24306104>>24306165>The Marines at least dared to hope and think they hadn't been detected by the machines thanks to their skill in stealth. The casual mention of a "Space Bridge" by the giant mecha reinforced a new connection between the big guy and the Arena's local enforcers, the pair at least recalling in their briefings that the ladder made use of wormholes to transport themselves about accurately and rapidly. Coupled with observing the smaller but still fairly strong robots building what looked like barricades, it lent credence to the budding theory that *maybe* the huge creature of alien steel was a Good One... >Only one way to find out, the NCO giving out one last radio update before stepping out of cover with his DMR in hand at the low but ready, Five right behind him with assault rifle.
>>24306198>Rei is careful to keep the bird perched. She wouldn't want to face it's feathery wrath.>>24306118Affirmative. Unit, Rei, moving to investigate.>She gives a completely unnecessary and kind of stilted salute, as she carefully walks over to the vehicle and plants herself in the back. Conveniently, very close to the gun.Prepared to engage.
>>24306104>Well, at least someone here knew how to keep their spirits up.>With that footage alone, Grimlock could probably form an alliance with a handful of alien empires...>>24306086>The man- the 'Doctor,' according to what must have been a pretty thin file- didn't react to the presence of arriving life forms around him. His head lulled from one side, and his chest rose steadily as he breathed steadily, the only signs that he was alive at all. His expression was far from restful, though. His eyebrows were narrowed, and his mouth was twitching every so often, like he was murmuring something.>It... doesn't look like he's been robbed... or, shot? So that only makes his status here even more mysterious...
>>24306198 (Nevar 4get https://youtu.be/O47ESyAl3TY?si=cmwiDysW0bRlktM_&t=21)>>24306243>The gesture from Rei was appreciated if nothing else, the passenger trooper offering her one in turn. (MRN #10) That's the ticket. Just stick close to us you two. >The Marines were surprised by Winda's moves in particular as they boarded the back of the cramped 'Hog, the gunner nodding at the Priestess.(MRN #12) Neat. And uh, I'm sure we'll figure something out if you want. >Although quietly, the Marines weren't sure just yet if it was a good idea to involve civilians in combat even if for Rei she HAD stood her ground against the Lorans once a while ago with Kino and Hermes. >They moved quickly over the rocky and sandy terrain towards the once abandoned base, now occupied by UNSC Marines. A door towards the back opened up at their approach to admit them. >Inside the remaining nine Marines had done their best to secure Whiskey Outpost, a pair of .50 cal machine guns being manned by a pair and foreign assault rifles policed by the troops and gathered out of the way. Stranger still was the presence of blood on the grounds but no bodies.>The sergeant in charge of the group was quick to approach the new arrivals, the man nodding at the bunch. (MRN #1) We have ourselves a situation coming, and we'd best get prepared for it. It's got "bad news" written all over it frankly. >He'd look Adachi and Winda over. (MRN #1) I've heard about one of you. If you're fixing to help, try not to get in our damn way. >>24306251>They didn't have much, especially for ONI's standards, but all the same they had a name, or title, to match a face at least. And from what the coming Marines could tell, the man while unharmed physically didn't appear to be in good spirits. They didn't need to be head shrinks to tell the Doctor was seemingly distraught... >Thus the corporal leading this small batch of men called out to him as he approached. (MRN #2) Uh hello there? Are you okay?
>>24306165>>24306223>Grim looked down at the man.....What? We busy.>He wasn't threating him, just stating a fact.>>24306251>If he got along with any of them.
>>24306304>>24306223>Grimlock's voice would register loud and booming given his size, and the droids had tuned their audio receptors to match, causing B2 #9725 to practically shout his affirmation at the spectating scouts as he performed the final tug needed to loosen a fallen Seeker's... Cone? "DO NOT INTERFERE WITH SECURITY OPERATIONS.">Their scrap collecting would work to uncover a particular part of interest: one whole Decepticon Null Ray still attached to its wielder, with minor enough damage it could possibly be repaired into useful service. The weapon would be several meters in length, longer than the Marines' Warthog from where it was affixed to the fallen warrior's limb. (GENDARME REP ARRIVING IN 1 TURN)>Off the edge of the Marines' sensors, a pair of additional friendly signals would light up as more contacts joined the theater from its edge.
>>24306243>>24306289>The defenses here were foreboding. Worry crept across the priestesses features, deepening upon noticing the clear signs of distress written across the interior.Into the Gryphon's den it seems, atleast everyone here seems frie->She was suddenly startled into nearly jumping out of her skin by the rather rough introduction of the sergeant.Don't worry, I'm sure we can help.>Although she still wasn't sure what she was helping with exactly, it didn't diminish her enthusiasm to do so one bit.>Winda pauses as she notices her bird perched at Rei's shoulder, blinking in mild surprise at how calmly it had settled in. It seems her green friend felt comfortable enough to close its eyes and catch a moment's rest.Oh? You must be good natured, or very calm at least. Gulldo only perches where he feels safe.>At the mention of his name, Gulldo opens his eyes, attentive once more. His irises matched the same unusual pattern as the priestess.I'm not sure if I said already, but I'm Winda. Rei right?
>>24306304>>24306319>The towering figure was naturally the first to give them a "hello", blunt greeting hardly making the man flinch. Although he tried to hide his nervousness as best he could under a mask of professionalism unique to the Corps, One offering the giant figure a nod. (MRN #1) I see that. >He'd spare a glance at the equally LOUD B-2, Five humorously muttering mostly to himself. (MRN #5) Woah, they sent in the Supers for this one. >Heh. (MRN #1) If you don't mind me asking sir, what are you scavenging for, and for who? I'd also like to know who you are. We recognize the smaller bots but not you, and I'm wondering what that's about. >And as the non-com awaited an answer, he'd get an alert from higher up about additional friendly contacts making their way towards him. Both One and Five briefly turned to face the direction of said new arrivals, One using the scope of his rifle to see the distant duo coming towards them. The man muttered to himself as he lowered his DMR. (MRN #1) Huh, well that's convenient. >Hopefully they could help smooth things over some more between the disparate parties, Five focusing on the objects the droids had pulled. (MRN #5) Is that some sorta death ray or what?
>>24306319>>24306338Me Grimlock! Me am king! No work for anyone, other work for Grimlock!>He points to himself with his thumb.>When one man asks if the null ray is a death ray, Grim lets out a laugh.HAW HAW HAW HAW! You funny human.
>>24306338>>24306348>Between these mentions of repairs and the state their once-stranded corporeal must had reported the guards' holdings were, it painted a picture of a conflict operating just under the UNSC's noses; the vast field of metal in their wake perhaps the latest whiff of its aftermath. >While the pressed droids continued to focus on gathering salvage convertible to structural and electronic components for the strategically-vital Space Bridge (only detouring for the Null Ray on a direct command), the recons would pick up on the nature of the latest parties in this parlay, discernible by the dust they disturbed before they were even sighted.>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHWZBWESeuo>Just like the liaison of DAWNBREAKER base, two men of the Gendarmes were mounted on tracked seating, dressed in midnight blue robes with ice blue markings. One carried a simple semi-automatic pistol in one hand while his other worked to steer the vehicle, providing a minimum of support to the sergeant-marked operator trailblazing. In no time at all, this figure would be hailing them.(GENDARME SGT) "Hey! Hope your command didn't send you guys to fight big robots with just those, eh?"
>>24306304>Hm. Hypothetical scenarios for another time...>>24306289>Time ticked by for those precious seconds, and the man still hadn't moved...>But, when the marine called out to him?>The Doctor's eyes snapped open.-Centralize the ahistorical contextualiser and reverse the polarity of the-!>The man bolted upright like Frankenstein, a flood of nonsense words spilling from his mouth, his hands reaching out to grab at something that wasn't there. Then, he froze in place, and slowly his arms lowered back down while he looked around.... Ah...>It took him another moment of slowly glancing around before he then, finally, realized he wasn't alone out here. When he looked back in the direction of the Marines, he jolted back slightly.Oh...! Hello there.
>>24306334>As the vehicle pulls into the base, Rei's eyes flick around and flicker, as she scans the troops, especially their weapons, and even some bits of the base itself. Well, her scanning is interrupted by the sergeant's voice. She performs another stiff salute.Understood. I will not be a burden.>>24306334>She wasn't sure about being good-natured, but Rei was definitely calm. It seemed like she was barely moving at all at times.Greetings, I am Adachi Rei. This bird... my database contains no record of it's species.Yet, I feel a sense of connection. This is what humans call a cute animal.
>>24306395>>24306289>ffirst part belongs to you whoops
>>24306348>>24306379>If there were Decepticons and fights therein, the UNSC was as clueless as ever in dealing with them. But they were getting hints and clues at least and perhaps the newly named "Grimlock" could fill them in further, One offering the big guy a nod. (MRN #1) Right, right. You know, you're not the only royalty we've dealt with here since coming to the Arena. >Fairy Queen for one thing... (MRN #1) But it's good to meet you your majesty. >Marine Five meanwhile cracked an honest grin as the king laughed at his simple question. (MRN #5) Thanks your highness, I'm here allllll day. But seriously, is that a death ray? >A question that may or may not get an answer as the newly arrived friendly contacts called out to the duo. The lower ranked corporal noted the tracked chairs and different from the usual uniforms he knew better from briefings the men wore. Guy appeared higher ranked than a standard Runner at any rate even if their colors were the same, the NCO waving at the sargento. (MRN #1) We didn't come here to fight exactly my good man. >Again, diplomacy was key here. Although naturally, the UNSC *did* have weapons that could probably take on giant robots. They *did* have a light frigate in the sky nearby to rain down all sorts of Hell as needed if either party glanced upwards... >>24306392>The trooper frowned at the lack of immediate response, perhaps fearing something *was* wrong with the Doctor. And just as he was getting ready to call out again to him, the alien snapped to with a burst of techno-babble, one of the Marines chuckling a bit at the outburst. (MRN #3) Gesundheit. >Shaking his own head with a sigh, the man armed with a hefty ARC weapon gave the now focused Doctor a professional smile and a wave. (MRN #2) Hello yourself. We didn't expect to meet you here of all places. But then again, from what we know of you, you *do* tend to get around. What brings you here if you don't mind me asking?
>>24306379>>24306408Null Ray couldn't kill time, weak weapon.>Devastating on other electronic devices, unless you have Dinobot level armor.Hrm, human fill you in, Grimlock have work to do.>I g2g just NPC me in the back ground.
>>24306334>>24306395>Something Bad had gone down, that was for sure, bloody conflict evident as the now present Marines warily stood to at their various stations. The sergeant leading them gave the pair of girls a gruff grunt. (MRN #1) See to it that you do, ladies. >Especially when an alarm sounded across the base suddenly... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-K8qP1m_s4>Snapping to it, the SNCO gave a nod at Winda and Rei. (MRN #1) You might just be lucky enough to prove yourselves yet. >Raising a hand to his helmet to key his boom mic, the sarge barked into his radio over the din. (MRN #1) What's the situation? We're getting proximity alarms on our end, over! >To which the Steady as She Goes's communications officer responded. (COM OFC) Sensors on board indicate that seismic activity is increasing and actively heading your way. (MRN #1) "Heading our way"? What the Hell does that mean ensign? (COM OFC) From what our own sensor officer and Dumb AI can tell, it means you're about to have hostile company. (MRN #1) Shit... Alright, we'll do what we can here, over and out. >Using his mic once more, the sergeant keyed the LOCAL UNITS that were at the base. (MRN #1) Alright people, look sharp! We've got hostiles coming our way! >The various Marines would then scramble to get into defensive positions on the elevated wall that made up Outpost Whiskey, various guns being pointed out along the dusty desert with a pair of .50 caliber machinguns to back them up. >The SNCO then focused on Adachi and Winda, looking them over with a harsh eye. (MRN #1) I'll be blunt, I don't fancy having civilians around and I think you should sit this out.>But...?(MRN #1) But if you have the capabilities to assist us now, this would be the time. Use whatever magic or hidden lasers you've got or if you have the training for it, we've scavenged some weapons from the former garrison here. >Better hurry, the ground was beginning to rumble more and more...
>>24306421>Darn, was hoping to get you and the Doctor to meet and yell at each other lol. >Thanks for playing with us in the meantime man, and it's good to have you back!
what the hell happened here...>>24305342NEOOO:D <3
>>24306408>Parking at the base of their position with his assistant in close concert, the guard officer dismounted with an unidentified model of carbine in hand, one that appeared kinetic in nature as opposed to their typical blasters. It bore a boxy cover, painted in an arctic camouflage pattern.>And if said man were in a more cynical mood, he'd call the recons bait for a Decepticon ambush waiting in the rust, but kept his tongue steady and smooth as he spoke in a manner more confident in its grasp of the common tongue than what was typical of their stock."Sergeant Moise Holédai of the Sovereigns' Motorized Gendarme, Acting Commander of Maintenance at your service! His Majesty over there must had called us 'cause you're sticking your noses in his business?">>24306421 >If the movie was any indication, a Null Ray was strong enough to melt weaker metals like brass - certainly, it wouldn't be harmless hitting a frail, squishy meat bag.>Either way, the guards were used to playing a face for these spacemen, leaving further collection activities unmolested by poking and prodding.>(Night, friend.)
>>24306421>>24306454>To that, Five laughed. (MRN #5) HAH! If you say so Grimlock. It still looks pretty dangerous to me, but what the Hell do I know? >Not much frankly, especially the brass-melting qualities of a Null Ray, the troopers honestly suspecting they had *almost* bit off more than they could chew here. But at the very least, it was paying off so far, One nodding at SNCO. (MRN #1) Good to meet you sergeant. And you'd be right about that. There's other units about but we're trying to figure out what's going on here with ah, "Grimlock" and his scavenging crew. >A beat. (MRN #1) I take it you know each other? >>24306452>RP stuff lol.
>>24306408>The Doctor stared back up at the lads for a good minute. When he was waked what brought him 'here', he looked around at their arid, rocky surroundings that were broken apart by heaping mounds of decaying metal.*Weeell*... >The word came out low and throaty as he slowly looked around.That's quite a good question, actually...>Then, with a start, he whipped back up to his feet and spun around, facing the marines while both of his hands sprang up to his own face.Hm. Still me. No strong feelings about my shoes either. That's good. Better than last time I woke up like this...>His mutterings came and went just as fast. He looked up at the marines again, and smiled a wide smile at them.Tell me, chaps! You haven't happened to notice anything weird with the sky lately, have you? Nothing that looks out of the ordinary? *Well*, more out of the ordinary than... ordanarily.>But then came that echoing thrum of noise, like some great bell a vast distance away. The sound warbled out from the blue box again. His head snapped to face it, and his face fell like he had just witnessed some horrible car crash.Oh! Blimey, look at you-!>And just like that, he was off climbing up the rocks and scrap, frantically trying to get over to the overturned blue box... thing.>Did these blokes even still need to be here? Because this guy could hardly keep his focus on one thing for a minute!
>>24306395You hear that Gulldo? She thinks you're cute! Haha.>Gulldo, chirped twice in response before hopping back to Winda's shoulder with a few flaps of his wings. He settles in again, this time more alert, eyes darting between objects and people instinctively.I'm sure he appreciates it, but you won't charm him off my shoulder.>And then came the alarms.>>24306448Huh?! Are we fighting now..?>Winda looks around at the sudden burst of activity, Gulldo lifting off into the sky to circle above. She seeks to find her place in the ensuing chaos but freezes. For a moment, shock grounds her to where she stands.I.. wait.. which way..?>Without direction, instinct nudge her toward the walls of the compound. That was a good starting point atleast.Tailwind!>Winda swept her staff forward, a powerful burst of air enveloping her. She shot upward, cloak snapping at the sudden force. It wasn't as graceful as true flight, but it wasn't a reckless haphazard launch either. The surge carried her like a jump that left her landing in a controlled descent on the inner platform of the wall.>She steadies herself, then peers over the perimeter defenses, trying to get a better read on what was unfolding beyond the base.
>>24306488That particular mountain of metal you're addressing at the other side of the hill is our best bet against the Decepticon menace; a bona-fide rebel from their ranks whose been fighting them for longer than we've known the wheel—and, if you believe what they say happened in a church under the purview of our local bishop... divinely-ordained for the rulership of his own kingdom! Staunch ally of the Sovereignty.>Steadily, he was making his way to see what the Marines were seeing presiding the scavenging operation below, giving them a view of his pale olive skin poking out from a blackish array of facial hair that began showing signs of whitening around their edges. Copious stains of dark grease had grayed the once-white cuffs of his uniform.For now, he lets me tag along... to oversee things. Things like this. Were you looking to find a sitrep to bring back to your boss, an exchange of technical knowledge, or a history lesson?
>>24306448>>24306518>The blaring alarms and distant seismic activity immediately tip Rei off, trouble is coming in fast. She'd better shift gears quickly....I'll protect it.>She's saying this more to Guildo, than she is to Winda.>As the soldiers are rushing into position, and Winda is launching herself into the air, Rei turns on her heel Immediately, her eyes repeatedly flickering as she looks for any potential armaments scattered about she can use.I have moderate combat training, and an interest. Please point me to the nearest cache of weapons.>She seems prepared to arm herself to the teeth!>also, my energy is running low here so i'm going to sleepe in a moment. we can wrap this up next tme, i think
>>24306516>The awkward silence permeated the air, the Maines left shuffling in their bulky OD green armors as they awaited a reply. Of which when one finally DID come, more than one man raised a brow at the sheer quirkiness of the guy, Two shrugging his shoulders at his odd question. (MRN #2) The sky? Well, it IS a bit overcast I guess. But that seems fairly ordinary to me. Is there something you know that we don't? >Whether that particular question would get an answer or not remained to be seen, that weird humming noise drawing all of the mens attention to it, the Doctor quickly making for his still overturned TARDIS. >Naturally, the troopers made to follow behind him as best they could over the uneven scraps. (MRN #2) So uh, is everything okay Doctor? If I didn't know any better, I'd say you came off of a hard crash if your flying box was anything to go by. >>24306523(MRN #1) I wouldn't call him that, but I guess it fits well enough. >The last thing the Marine(s) and current ranking representative wanted to do was insult a sovereign leader. Especially one of such high regard and seeming caliber, a brow being raised at the casual mention that Grimlock was apparently THOUSANDS of years old at least. Five in particular whistled at that lore bit. (MRN #5) Damn. The dude's older than that Doctor fella then from what we've heard. >A nod from One, the man offering a small smile to the sergeant then. (MRN #1) Well, he must be an alright guy if he's a friend of your leader. >The weathered appearance of the SNCO was likewise noted by the UNSC non-com. Guy was definitely a maintenance man who got his hands dirty then. (MRN #1) To answer your questions sergeant, we were looking to see what was going on here and maybe an exchange of technical knowledge. Plus we've got a bit of an update of our own to provide.
>>24306549No worries heh.We made some good progress today I think. Sorry if I was a bit slow on the replies.
>>24306488>oh ty xd
>>24306557>Or at least his gloves, whose knitted fingertips had worn down to the point his calloused hands poked through.>Note the choice of words regarding that kingdom status, though the Dinobot king didn't appear to be in earshot from this position regardless, at least talking in regular human registers.We're placing our efforts getting strategically-important services back online before the next incursion on our collective holdings! Luckily, their kind are used to operating on a slower timescale than us... But as it stands right now, we're one strong shove away from collapsing if they figured where to hit and pressed it! >Even with the calamitous blow Grimlock dealt to their opponents' own operations, between their two battered, barely-functional remnants, the OPFOR still held the advantage in numbers and materiel by far!And what you're willing to share, I'm willing to record!
>>24306518>>24306549 (Fair enough, it's getting late.) (MRN #1) We will be soon, Winda. Don't weigh us down. >The sergeant did a double take as Winda air bursted herself towards the elevated wall, surprising more than one Marine there. (MRN #7) Woah! What the-!? (MRN #10) Easy trooper, she's with us. And I'm sure she'll do good. >Trooper Ten gave Winda an encouraging smile as he readied his ARC-920, the railgun being held steady even as the ground kept shaking... >Back with the SNCO, the grizzled leatherneck gave Rei a curt nod. (MRN #1) Right, show us instead of telling us and I'll believe you. You can start by grabbing a "Morita" over there. >Of which there were over a dozen of the bullpup assault rifles ready to be grabbed by the enterprising and adventurous robot. Along with that there were plenty of magazines for its main gun and spare 12 gauge shotgun shells for its under barreled gun. >With that said, the nameless leader nodded as he began to run forward towards the wall to join his men in the coming fight! Peering down at the ground with his BR85HB Battle Rifle, the man growled as he saw fissures form and widen as somethings began to emerge. (MRN #1) Stand firm! STAND FIRM! >>24306565>You bet.
>>24306582>The Marine noticed that much with the glove parts, but the finer details on that second part would elude him for the moment. Albeit ONI would better figure things out with an after mission debrief here. >The news that the Blues were in dire straits didn't sit well with the trooper, the man frowning as he offered the sergeant a sympathetic look. (MRN #1) It goes without saying then but I hope you boys succeed in that effort. If you guys need help... >He couldn't exactly make that kind of command level decision of course, but the corporal could pass it along to his superiors and help get the ball rolling. Then again, they still had to help these guys in other ways that had yet to be done... >Moving on to hopefully better news, the Marine non-com gave the sargento a nod. (MRN #1) Alright. Well first off, we've been reinforced recently. Nearly a dozen and various UNSC warships pulled into the Arena a few weeks ago with thousands of our guys and a mess of vehicles to back us up. And our newest and now highest ranking leader, Admiral Stepanov, wants to meet with your leaders to discuss things going forward. >He'd look at the sergeant before whispering to him. (MRN #1) Admiral's made a point of wanting to deal with actual authorities this time around instead of the "mere" lieutenants that some of our guys have been dealing with. No offense. >Five would then pipe up as well. (MRN #5) We've got other allies who can potentially help as well like Super Earth or or or the World Government! >The mention of the latter got a grunt from the corporal. (MRN #1) We haven't heard much from them recently unfortunately. >There was also potentially the Doctor, but other Marines were dealing with him at that moment elsewhere in the scrap yard.
>>24306549>>24306586>Winda flashes #10 a bright smile and a thumbs up, winking with a sudden burst of confidence. If atleast one person had faith in her, it would grant her a sea of courage to draw from. She addresses the marine with as steady a voice as she could muster.I didn't get your name, but I'll try to follow your lead.>She shifted her staff across her chest, gripping it tightly as her heartbeat quickened with anxiety. She was confident Gulldo was floating somewhere above her, but she wasn't sure where the orange-white oddball ended up.>Thanks for the RP. Till the next one.
>>24306557There usually is! >Not the most polite of responses... but he seems to be in a hurry, all of a sudden.It's not a 'flying box'! It's a-- oh, never mind!>The Doctor, once he reached the tail-end of the sideways box, jumped and pulled himself up onto the side of the structure, straddling up onto the lip of what was supposed to be the bottom of the box. He peered down inside, waving the smoke out of his face, and frowned anxiously.Ohhh, I'm sorry...>He kept that look as he looked up, squinting at the sky. What was that, sunset? Sunrise? He couldn't quite tell. >When he looked back down at the Marine, he regained some composure. Enough to frown at least.You there, what's your name? Are you sure there hasn't been anything strange going on down here? No... earthquakes, or unnatural weather phenomenon in the past few days, weeks maybe? No earth-shaking catastrophes of any kind...?>For as ridiculous as his questions sounded, and for how odd he looked sitting up there as he was, he seemed entirely serious as he asked such strange things from the grunt.
>>24306616>Well, at least he didn't call him idiot outright, the man shrugging his shoulders at the eccentric Arena figure. (MRN #2) Uh, noted. On both accounts. >ONI would *definitely* want to know more about the TARDIS... >In any event, the three Marines followed the Doc but kept a respectful distance as he began to root around his smoking hotbox. A Marine noticed him looking pointedly at the sky and sparing a glance at his HUD helpfully called to the man. (MRN #4) It's morning by the way! >And then the Doc asked for Two's name, the man taken aback a bit before obliging him. (MRN #2) Name's Carlisle. Lance corporal Edward Carlisle, at your service. And not that *I* can recall myself. Right guys? >The other Marines nodded along. All was quiet by in large for the most part. Or at least as far as they knew...
>>24306613>Though a simple sergeant on paper, Holédai was technically in charge of overseeing strategic-level assets for his policy... Which spoke dire things of the state of the Gendarmes, just as the fact they didn't seem to have a higher-ranking CO than lieutenant in order. Whatever mechanism that governed field promotions was either non-existent, or effectively paralyzed.Good, good, they haven't been scared by what you have seen yet. As for your request, I'll see what I can do, yet what remains of our leadership is already on tour to parlay with our existing allies. >Extra emphasis placed on "remains" in the officer's voice. They had been chewed up bad by their tenure here, comparable to the last attempted UN mission.Though maybe, since you've got my ear, we might just cash in on your offers ahead of time. If- a misplaced petty officer can afford a quote.
>>24306639>He was punching well above his weight and rank then. Something that could be understood if the UNSC found out given their own desperation towards the end of the Human-Covenant War. Again, hopefully they could help them out now or at least in the future somehow to help alleviate this burden of command... >In any event, the corporal nodded confidently. (MRN #1) We're not stupid, we understand this place is dangerous. But so were the Covies and we didn't pack it up so easily. I'll be sure to pass word along to my superiors as well and get it to the Admiral but scuttlebutt says he's determined to meet with your head guys ASAP. >The flag officer had his reasons for wanting to meet with these Arena people, by in large it being a desire to get a proper measure of their leadership and to see if they were worth it. Even if thus far they had proven themselves to those within the UNSC by now. >At the request for aid, the NCO gave him a slow nod. (MRN #1) Well, I'll see what we can do of course. Feel free to lay it on me if you want.
>>24306629Edward Carlisle!>The Doctor repeats, practically shouting it as he reaches into the jacket of his brown suit.Brilliant name, Edward! I've met a few of you Ed's in my time, actually! Like Edward Tavers! Brilliant man, brilliant professor! And even more brilliant an explorer! He helped me ward off some nasty yeti's in Tibet once!>As he pulled the sonic screwdriver from his jacket, he paused, staring blankly ahead for a split-second.Mm. Probably shouldn't have said that. Sounds weird now that I've said it out loud...>Then, just as quick, he pointed the screwdriver down into the box and held down the 'trigger', causing a wave of warbling sound to ring out. It might bother some of the marine's equipment a bit...>But after a minute, he stopped. And with him, so did that strange, ominous ringing that had drawn them in to begin with.There you are, girl. Nothing to worry about. I should hope...>The Doctor swung his leg back 'round and hopped down from the box, and he began waving the little device in his hand around at random, even pointing it at the men standing around him for a moment before stopping again.Either way, are you sure? Because there's something-->He inhaled sharply.Off. Something-->Again.Different. Wrong. New. I can't decide on a word. And, regardless of words->The Doctor lurched forward toward Edward, his expression becoming gravely serious as his voice fell to what almost sounded like a stage whisper.That sound you heard? That was the cloister bell. She only makes that sound when she's a hair's breadth away from immediate destruction. Closing time corridors, alien intruders, the destruction of the entire universe, even. That's the sound of fear, Lance corporal...
>>24306629>>24306664>The Doctor fell silent, his eyes glued to Edwards... then, he casually slapped the man on the arm, his dark expression warming again in a blink.'Course, the cloister is always just a little bit too late to be of any real use. And since we aren't all, well, *dead*, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.>And just as casually as the switch up with his expression, the Doctor turned away to look around at their surroundings again.Still weird, though, don't you think? Very curious...>Only 30 chars too long to fit in all one post, dang--
>>24306662>What they lacked in quantity... They had a cybernetic metal dinosaur-giant. And a wormhole generator. Someone has to bell the cat in this place for those on the other side, yet can't help wonder if trying to station a large standing force is the way to go...though, we'd appreciate it if you could give a statement on the refugee situation back in Ireland - the Ireland where the a-bombs hit. Appreciate it even more if you could give a hand in coordinating refugee relief, and eventual reunion: until we have some way to alleviate that, our hands are effectively tied beyond the scale you witness. On that tangent, we need a way to reach out to men willing to act beyond themselves and help fill out our roster: I know there's more settlements out there that either lost contact with our Sovereigns or have arisen from Shanghai'd souls managing to eke out a meager living. We'd even take criminals looking to escape their past life so long as they aren't strung-out mavericks like those Fiends. And, were looking to reform themselves.>A moment would be taken by the guard commander to adjust what appeared to be a vermilion ascot tied around his neck.So, what else did you want to know? About anything pertaining to our zeitgeist.
>>24306664>>24306669>Poor Edward flinched at the eager outburst, the Marine nodding slowly and pausing at the casual mention of the Doctor and this professor fighting fucking yetis once upon a time. (CPL CAR) Alright that was a bit out of pocket, but that's cool. (MRN #4) Yetis? Are you for real right now man? (MRN #3) Dude, fairies and giant robots are apparently real along with animal people. Yetis aren't that out of left field. >Four would concede with a nod and a grunt at that, the men going back to watching the Doctor wave what intel had identified as one "Sonic Screwdriver" based on what the Master Chief had previously dealt with long ago. The strange flickering on their various Heads-Up Displays and even digital readouts on their rifles was likewise noticed. The lance corporal frowned in particular as he shook his ARC, it eventually going back to normal when then it ceased. And then the eccentric Doctor rounded on them with a dire warning about a "cloister bell", a couple troopers getting nervous at the apparent imminent danger they *might* be in. (MRN #3) Uh, that sounds pretty bad guys... >The corporal shook his head, trying to steel himself with whatever confidence he could muster in front of his men and this alien. (CPL CAR) Again, there's nothing that *I* know of that would match that. But then again, the Doctor does apparently know more than I do. >He'd flinch again at the "friendly" arm slap, his armor taking the "hit" well enough as Carlisle grunted in turn. (CPL CAR) Right. Well, the way I see it, there's two possibilities that could maybe trip your bell there. One being our recently arrived reinforcements. ((MRN #4) And? (CPL CAR) And maybe that Grimlock fellow some of the other guys met around here in the scrap yard. But I don't think it's that extreme to uh, fit your criteria there Doctor.
>>24306685>The UNSC had quantity AND quality then! Railguns, space-age fighters, lasers, nukes, sharp stick and a rock and more! And capable men and women ready to use them to the best of their abilities! >But it seemed as if the Gendarmes and this sergeant in particular needed a "finer" touch instead of just hammering everything in sight, the corporal nodding along. (MRN #1) As far as I can tell, Ireland's still trying to recover from what happened. But now that we have a proper carrier here with us and a bunch of equipment with it, we can maybe enact terraforming operations if the government's okay with that. Then we can maybe return those refugees back home from there. >On the subject of recruitment, the humble boot adopted a more thoughtful expression. (MRN #1) Hmmm, tricky, but doable I think. We've been meaning to clean up Fiend-occupied territory near our Dawnbreaker base. Maybe if we can convince some of them to surrender, we can funnel them your way for ah, "rehabilitation"? >They STILL had Killroy and his buddy "Hand" aboard the Tip of the Spear for a couple things. And ONI Section II could surely run psyops and propaganda to help further with recruitment as well. >At his last question, the nameless corporal offered Moise a nod towards Grimlock. (MRN #1) Suppose I should ask what you can tell me about *him*. But I suspect he can more than answer for himself as well. Beyond that...>He'd look at the "death rays" with interest. (MRN #1) ... I, we, were also wondering about these apparent weapons you guys have been trying to acquire. >Namely if they would be willing to share. ONI Section III would DEFINETELY want a chance to R & D new and alien weapons if the possibility presented itself like here!
>>24306690Grimlock?>The Doctor looked back towards the marines, then looked beyond them, trying to look past the piles of metal that surrounded them. He gave it a moment's thought... then shook his head.Naaah. We're old mates, me and him! We go back ages! Lifetimes, even!>At least for him...I'm pretty sure he wouldn't actually try to eat me, regardless. Mostly sure.> That's always comforting to hear, isn't it?But no. I'm certain of it. It takes something with some extra kick to knock me off course like that. Especially without warning. Even out here, vortex corridors don't just... *snap* like that. No, something is definitely... different...>The Doctor seemed to struggle with the thought. He wasn't sure what to make of it, whatever 'it' actually was, and that fact alone was bugging him more than he'd like to admit.... How *are* those reinforcements treating you?>He suddenly asked out of the blue as he looked back at the Marines.The more like-minded people, the better, right? Before you know it, you'll be out here, building your own encampments and setting up tax policies and all that other good government stuff you lot love so much.>... He doesn't seem nearly as surprised at the mention of 'reinforcements' as one would expect. Or at least not particularly curious.
>>24306710>The offer to send the Fiends their way would immediately cause the sergeant's hands to bundle into knives, followed by contortions upon his face that barely held back something altogether more vulgar.We do not have the facilities needed to treat their... Situation acquired from substance abuse, not since losing control of the hills. And frankly, I don't think our Sovereigns would accept their service given what they've done to the people we see to be our charges. Instead of turning a new leaf out on these greener pastures...If you'd ask me, they are are little better than the masses of aggressive mutes which plague the skirmishing fields.>Though he had to wonder how, or who was supplying them with a consistent enough supply of drugs to keep a gang-wide supply. His mind would briefly wander to disturbing places before it was drawn back to their surroundings.I gave you the short and stout of his Majesty... Though, he's got a neat party trick where he can tuck his limbs into his body and take the shape of a dinosaur, something he picked up on Earth. Does it together with a team of three others, called themselves the Dinobots - that's what he calls his kingdom as well. We haven't seen the other three since his last mission... Dare not raise the subject.>Focusing back upon the fallen Decepticons' tool in their midst >>24306319, Holédai stroked the underpinnings of his beard.Null Ray; standard complement of Decepticon Air Warriors, typically in pairs. Enough thermal energy to instantly roast a turkey, but their main use is to disable electronics; no amount of hardening that we know of seems to work, the best defense against them seems to be mass and redundancy. A nice find, cara - they're one of our surefire ways to stop our enemies dead in their tracks!>And their port base could use one for a rainy day. By fiddling with his communicator, the sergeant would set the egg pawn to set the super battle droids to begin prioritizing it for their salvage!
>>24306749(CPL CAR) Huh, fancy that you know him. >The casual mention however of the robot dinosaur eating him threw the troopers for a loop. (MRN #4) That's some friendship you have there then Doc. Like damn. >Thus the idea of maybe bringing them together would be held off for now then. >Getting back to another pressing issue at hand, it sounded fairly concerning to the humble leathernecks. (CPL CAR) This sounds like something worth looking into for sure. But uh, this is outside of our area of expertise as you can probably guess. (MRN #3) Not to sound like too much of a caveman here, but we're paid to mostly shoot stuff. >Speaking of which, then came the matter of UNSC reinforcements, Edward nodding along.(CPL CAR) Pretty damn good actually. It's nice to have some actual backup nowadays. Not that we couldn't accomplish stuff previously but now we have more options, you feel me? >The more the merrier indeed. Especially when they had friends to show this stuff off to! (MRN #3) Speaking of encampments, we do have a base way out West if you ever want to drop by. (MRN #4) Yeah, just make sure you don't crash or anything!
>>24306753>Well, there went *that* idea, the corporal holding up a placating hand towards the agitated sergeant. (MRN #1) Yeah, I don't blame you. But I sort of had to shoot the idea your way anyway. Guess that'll simplify things at least. >Limited intel gathered by ONI suggested that one Moto-Runner might know more about where they were getting their supply. But where the Fiend leader was remained a mystery to the alphabet organization. But given time and effort, they were sure to sus out where that bastard was getting him and his ne'er-do-wells chem fixes. >The info dump on Grimlock was more welcomed by the NCO, a knowing nod being given at how the "Dinobot" king might've lost his own... (MRN #1) Yeah, that does sound handy. >Even handier still was the elaboration on the "death ray", the corporal raising a brow at its description. (MRN #1) So, a "handheld" EMP weapon? Sounds impressive. We could damn well use those in our inventory. >Being able to take out Imperium ships shields as a possibility (with some upscaling) sounded like a Godsend. The UNSC already had a similar technology with their XRP12s, better known as the Gremlin. But again, new tech was always welcome.
>>24306749>>24306753>Also I'm going to have to call it here for now unfortunately. If you guys want, we can pick this up another time soon!
>>24306797>I was going to try and wrap it up really quick there, considering the time...>But maybe instead we can do something with it later, where I try to force in MY plot idea further by having Sandshoes go and bother some other UNSC guys higher up the ladder?>Guess we can figure it out later. Either or, g'night brah.>Nice that I was able to start breaking ground on the /bant/rp too...
>>24306800>I'm down with that Big Plot stuff you've got in mind. No shortage of captains to poke and all. There IS a frigate nearby that he can fly up to for one thing. >But yeah another time for sure. Appreciate playing with and helping you cut your teeth here! >>24306803>Look at her go.
>>24306794Not sure; EMP hardening isn't much use against it as far as we have tested. At least, 21st-century hardening.>Beyond that, the guards haven't had much means to test what they did, and didn't work on, having to largely confine them to static batteries in their strongholds!If it's human-made, there isn't much they can't stop in a single shot, and those 'Cons usually pack enough shots in them to take on a squadron.>Like those mercenaries they've been tangling with.Though, they require a proprietary fuel to work; keeps non-Cons without their infrastructure from turning them the opposite side for long.>>24306797>Gotcha. See you the next.
>>243050886/7s of the letters in her name are shared with the Gamer Word! And most of those are in the exact order so it wasn't like I was grasping at strawsIf she was black she definitely woulda been called something else tho lol>>24305342>a hushed voice, almost a whisper, emanates from somewhere long-forgotten.....draaaaaw......>>24305345Mother's Day already happened over here. Despite that I went to have some gammon at her place and played Yu-Gi-Oh with my brother for a while after>>24306019Oh damn you really did make the jump. I hadn't seen you in a hot minute and I figured you'd either left the threads entirely or were waiting for activity to resume on /trash/. Nice to see ya
