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>>24861647 (The Frontlines) (CPT LEO) Rightly so. But we'll be back for them proper in due time. I have it on good authority that G-Corp shouldn't be mobilizing too soon. Or at least, they won't be making any major operations. >So he hoped at any rate, the ONI stealth corvette indicating as much as they spied on a concentration of them within Italy and passed word along to the UNSC at large within the Arena. (CPT LEO) Yes, Mr. Franklin will be coming with us. In fact he's already aboard the Spear now. Although I'm not entirely sure if his suit is rated for protection against radiation. If not, I'm certain there's something we can do to amend that issue. >It should be clear by now that the UNSC and her allies were committed to the fight, the officer adding on. (CPT LEO) Potentially. I'm also currently in talks with another ally of ours to see if he's willing to aid the cause. Other than that, there's nothing else to report. We should be overhead soon. >By now, the Spear was drawing close to the Elmo's location. If the land cruiser had the sensors for it, it would detect a large contact vectoring for them for the West at a good pace. ETA: damn quick! >>24861702 (Da Bomb) >He wasn't acting like a tourist at least then, their professionalism appreciated by the men and women of the light frigate. His time would be coming soon at any rate.
>>24861664Mercenaries?>The Helldiver scoffed the word back at Leone.Mercenaries haven't existed in over a century! Are you being serious? Heh, what a mess...>The immediate reaction that was drawn out from the Helldiver seemed to be amusement more than anything else. Disbelief and bubbling amusement.>... And then, Leone continued. Explaining the nature of their relationship with this 'Griffin and Kryuger,' with their leader... and the nature of these 'T-Dolls'....>The amused chuckling ceased. Silence followed for a moment, a moment strictly longer than necessary, and he realized that. He just failed to find the words.... What kind of military androids.>That was the first question he could think to ask that didn't involve expletives.How dangerous are they? Can they be controlled?
>>24861744>Admittedly, mercs *were* a bit of a questionable subject even in the UNSC. But throughout the Human-Covenant War, PMCs *had* proven themselves at various points, and these ones could likely be included. (CPT LEO) They may be mercenaries but they've been effective and helpful on a small number of operations thus far. I'm confident with this latest one, they will only be further vindicated. >Or so he hoped...>To no surprise, the Helldiver wasn't pleased when the idea they were machines came up. But he couldn't and wouldn't damn well lie to an ally here. (CPT LEO) Armed and capable combatants in their own right. They can easily give special forces a run for their money from what I've seen and heard of them. >Perhaps as good if not better than ODSTs. Or Helldivers. Maybe they could even give SPARTANs like the Chief a run for their credits... >Not that he was going to say that or cast doubt on human forces, the officer continuing. (CPT LEO) Very actually. Then again, any "weapon" as it were is dangerous in the wrong hands. But their human Commander has a good grasp on them. They seem fiercely loyal to her and she's done right by us so far. >So, it sounded like they were under control. (CPT LEO) And they're hardly Automatons as well. Both in form and function. >No need to worry about socialism or humans being ground up by bio-processors at least...
>>24861614 (Doomguy and other Doomguy.)>[ A voice trying to reason with whatever frightened thing hiding in the trees. You'd get a response. ]"You're scary...">[ It's a child...‽ Or what sounds like a male child. The creature's voice had an echoey filter, almost like those ghost children in old horror films. Whatever it is, the age gap is in the high single to low double digits, based on the voice alone.]"I don't think I like you...">[ At this point the cyan "eyes" where glowing brighter. Magic is building up in that particular tree. ]>>24861702 (Remember the choices that started this session? I shoved all of them into one)>[ With the second voice reassuring the scary one, they aren't here to bring harm to the stranger in the trees. ]"O-okay. You're not as scary... Promise not to hurt...?">[ Now the culprit is in view. A dark purple pillow with blue and white accents falls to the ground. The same pillow used in the magic attack before. Landing right on top of it is what can be described as a wingless griffin, coming in at only 1.02 meters in height (3.34 ft); its fur is a night-dark blue, with stars scrolling across its short build. Other than its bright, glowing cyan eyes, the creature held a teal candle with a cyan flame burning at the top. But focus on the most important details: his cute pajamas with a gold pocketwatch tucked in a pocket, and the little hat on his head! He's just a lil'guy! ]"F-friends...?">[ He says, holding the candle close, with its flame growing slightly in size and brightness. ]
>>24861720>Even if they attempted to mobilize, ONI and the UNSC satellites working along with those of Violet Systems would be able to track their movements in no time, granting the allied forces a huge advantage over G-Corporation.[CO GENTIANE]: Very well, we'll see if we have some anti-radiation protective systems aboard for him and the Yggdrasil forces.>Speaking of which, they were already over them and making descend.[LARS ALEXANDERSSON]: Request to allow the entrance of supplies to the MCV.[CO GENTIANE]: Permission granted, always.[LEE CHAOLAN]: Marvelous! I'm sure they'll come in handy to for the travel and any perils you might encounter. Speaking of which and, if it's not a classified information or an impertinent question, where are you heading after returning to your world, Commander?[CO GENTIANE]: I'm not sure just yet. I'll have to wait orders from StateSec before I can take any action. Bu after what happened in Belgrade we'll most likely have to secure another Pike before KCCO or Sangvis Ferri can lay their hands on it.>On the other side of the call Lars raises an eyebrow slightly.[LARS ALEXANDERSSON]: "Pike"?[CO GENTIANE]: A relic from the Cold War era, a weapon of mass destruction. For what I know they never saw massive use and were experimental weapons, but the damage they can cause can shatter nations if left in the wrong hands.
>>24861702 (Es Ehm Tee Doomguy) >>24861784>They had to try at any rate, the Hellwalker merely chuffing at being called "scary". He wouldn't deny it, the man and a half having that effect on far too many with his presence alone. Never mind his brutal actions. >At the very least he wasn't going on the offense like the mysterious soul had done, the Chaingun's shield holding for several more seconds as he awaited their revelation. And when it finally happened, the Slayer was honestly a bit surprised at what he saw. >The small, griffin-esque creature descended and landed on another magic pillow, Doomguy raising a brow at them. Damn thing looked like a kid past their bedtime! >Shaking his head, he lowered his hefty Chaingun a bit as VEGA spoke again. Yes. But may we ask who and what you are? >The AI had yet to get a full or even partial picture on the lad and sought to remedy that. He didn't *appear* to be demonic at least.
>>24861799>You can bet your ass Naval Intelligence was and would continue to watch them if or when they inevitably tried to make another move. Whenever or wherever that may be next... >For now, the UNSC Tip of the Spear and its personnel were focusing on this latest issue, the officer speaking with confidence. (CPT LEO) We should be good to go on radiation related issues ourselves. We can likewise treat rad sickness if it comes down to it. >As Yggdrasil and Gentiane also treated with each other, the mention of a "Pike" weapon also got the captain curious. And concerned for that matter. (CPT LEO) Sounds dangerous. What kind of weapons is it exactly? >The captain *did* have some doubts. After all, how potent could an old 20th century weapon be? Especially compared to the ordnance the UNSC packed. Or that of Super Earth.
>>24861774I'll be the judge of that, Captain.>The Helldiver said stiffly, without hesitation, when the Captain compared them to the Automatons. Word of mouth can apparently only go so far when it came to the man who's shed blood in a still-active war against comparatively similar machines...>But even with that in mind, the Helldiver still knew he had to hold himself back. This world was different; these people were different, their governments... un-Democratic. Being realistic, none of these people exactly fit in with his own unwavering way of life... but they were still men. People. Soldiers.... You've helped us in the past. You've fought our battles. Bled for my beliefs...>The Helldiver paused.I do not like the concept of... mercenaries. They fight for themselves, for a profit. They have no loyalties for their homelands, for their government. They probably don't even care about the worth of their votes.>... Votes...?... but I still understand that your forces and mine are one in the same, working to the same ends, more or less. And that's what matters. So... what do you need of me, Captain Leone?
>>24861784 (Big brain strats)>>24861806>Aw, he's popular. He allows the visor of his helmet to flip up once more. It's easier to connect when you can see the face, right?| That's correct. |>The shorter of the marines offers a thumbs-up in confirmation. It's hard for him to not go at least a little easy on something like this. A kid's a kid, even if they look like they were dipped in Vantablack after coming back form a masquerade and then shoved in to bed.| Are you alright? |
>>24861829(CPT LEO) Then at least give them a fair trial as it were, Helldiver. >The evidence, scant and testimonial based as it was, would hopefully paint a positive picture on their admittedly eccentric ally's. And from the sounds of it, their shared efforts had netted the captain a somewhat willingness to engage with these G & K people. Even if they were mercs. And androids... (CPT LEO) We have our differences, yes. But we're trying to focus on what unites us. And I'm glad you see and understand that John. >They might just be in business then. (CPT LEO) What I, we, require of you would be your martial prowess. We're going to a strange land outside of the Arena that is home to an apparently hazardous environment and we're likely to face hostiles as well therein. >Again, the captain wished he knew a bit more in order to better brief the Helldiver but he had to work with what he got so far. (CPT LEO) Although you can always ask the Commander yourself if you wish to get a better picture. >Both on her as a person and her T-Dolls AND the upcoming potential mission. Be it in person or via radio, the MCV Elmo holding steady near Georgia in the Caucasus mountains.
>>24861826[CO GENTIANE]: Good, that should be enough to withstand the radiation should we stay for far too long in Yellow and Red Zones, that is irradiated zones. ELID is a disease I would hope no one experiences evern, I would know that well...>Those words might raise some alarms given that usual radiation sickness isn't usually treated as a "disease". The fact the very person speaking about it suffered and survived should be kept in note.[CO GENTIANE]: From what StateSec told us during the Belgrade incident it can generate a force field thanks to the Collapse Fluid stored inside as fuel, anything within the field's radius is reduced into atoms, so far it was used for short-range distances during some Cold War events, but the destructive potential can outmatch nuclear bombs if used for longer distances. That is why we were so eager to prevent Sangvis from taking the Belgrade Pike and its Node.>...How on Earth did the Mankind of the Commander's world built a weapon like that? The terms of "Collapse Flud" might give a hint how, and perhaps bring some unease and bad memories to some of the UNSC personnel, for it sounds mankind got access to a sort of ancient technology.
>>24861806"I'mmm Rem!">[ Sounding a bit more confident. Yet still reserved. ]>>24861836>[ He's everyone's lil'guy.]"Waited for friends to get back with sweets. I take nap, so not wait tooooo looonnnng! Woke up here, next to loooonng red scary snake! Scary red said he won't hurt me! Then BIG scary eye spiders came! Lots of them! Chased me and attacked scary red! Hide here, scary gray people came! Put them to permanent sleep! Now two scary robots here with me!">[ Standing up, and picking up his pillow.]"Keep me safe‽ Go home now! Other friends wait for me! Don't like it here! We leave now! Pleeeeease!"
>>24861856Also thishttps://youtu.be/_HOcWvo7u6U?is=Kvpo2Q0hQp8QryWB
>>24861836>>24861864>It was progress then, "Rem's" explanation telling the Slayer they were indeed a newcomer to this corner of Hell known as the Arena. His eyes narrowed a bit at the mention of Samael and the Lorans. At the very least, it seemed as if Rem could somewhat handle himself. >He'd give the other Marine a look before focusing on the griffin with a nod. We can leave immediately as a matter of fact via Slipgate portals of ours. Where was it you wished to go?
>>24861871>The fucking Steve Harvey Johnson lol. What a handy video, now I too can beat Scarabs no problem.
>>24861856If you're asking for my help on top of your own forces and the forces of these mercenaries... then these hostile forces within this hostile environment must really be somethin'.>The Helldiver leaned over the War Table within his Super Destroyer, a sigh crackling out from his helmet. There was a lot about this that wasn't worth liking. The idea of going 'outside the Arena' alone was strange and worrying enough as it is. Who knows what exactly it could entail...>... but...... The Helldivers exist to answer the call of Justice. If this... other world, is in need of Liberation, then it is not just my duty, but my honor, to answer the call.>A beat.How exactly are we going to be moving into this 'strange land'? I take it that it's not going to be easy to bring the Super Destroyer along with us.
>>24861873>>24861864>That is a...fascinating way to tell a story.| It would appear Samael is not very popular among whatever those entities are. More positively, it seems he drew them away. |>Maybe not even that snake can bring himself to see harm to such a little guy. Or maybe his kids would just never let him hear the end of it if he did.>The remark makes him glance over at the Slayer with a quizzical look on his face. Listen, his way of getting between levels of the Schwarzwelt is not so...refined as that.
>>24861862>More foreboding information then, the captain making a mental note of both this "ELID" and the awesome and devastating power of this Pike weapon and its use of Collapse Fluid. Perhaps someday with UNSC science, a cure could be fashioned for the first. And ONI researchers could get their hands on Collapse Fluid for various... purposes. (CPT LEO) Right then. We'll have to be careful yet assertive on all fronts. Securing that Pike is paramount now for the first step it seems. Unless there was something else we needed to do first Commander. >A pause before the captain continued. (CPT LEO) I've also gotten word that we'll likely have another capable soldier joining us soon, Commander. >>24861890(CPT LEO) We're confident we can face whatever challenges are to come. But we're trying to hedge out bets as it were, and you and your Super Destroyer would be of good help to say the least. >Although Hector could still tell it didn't rest well with the Helldiver. Hell, *he* had some doubts. Then again, only a fool would be fully confident without a bit of introspection, and John made some damn good points. >So hopefully when they answered the call here, it would turn out well for them, the captain pondering that question himself. (CPT LEO) I think we'll be moving to follow their land cruiser, the Elmo. It may involve using an "Arena flux point" as it were to get there. But they didn't specify just yet. It may be somewhat reassuring that we have another man who will be joining us in this expedition as it were. I hope to introduce you to him soon.
>>24861873>>24861905"Sli-sli-slipgate..? Wha's that...? Sound biiiig!">[ Vega, he's a child; you're using big words for a child.....]>[ Just than the loudspeaker activates.]Sam: "Well, you do have a heart, or did your companion convince you to follow him, Slayer~‽ Regardless. A final flame will dance and consume this facility and those abominations leading a pack of mindless savages!">[ Seems like even Samael hates the spooky London people. In the background, the sounds of banging across metallic surfaces grow louder. With a voice saying, "Yo pops! Can we go now, please! These things are giving me the creeps!" And Samael hisses back with "FINE!" ]Sam: "I suppose you can use one of the machines there to transport your little party to safety. It matters not to me. Let those abomination be cleansed by flame! Such a shame, a young offspring from a realm I know nothing of would have been a wonderful gift to my beloved. I have no ill will against the child and your companion Slayer, but a savior must make hard choices. Nonetheless, see you soon. If you survive your travels, I will seek out your companion... He seems... interesting...~! Farewell!"https://youtu.be/Bdl99liD-L0?si=Z4-hrK_K4qA599Oq>[ Sirens blast at max volume! Yep, whole place was set to go boom. And the lockdown was lifted, as a sea of distorted screams along with the sirens. The child: pillow over his head, covering his ears, in a fetal position. Shaking and whimpering to himself, he's scared off in the distance. Heavy metallic bangs echo. Something broke in, thankfully from an enclosed area, avoiding a vacuum breach.](1/2)
>>24861927>[ New comer in question, a darkbeast. Leaping right into view, you've seen it before, Doomslayer. But for Hitonari, a massive skeletal beast with black fur, producing localized fields of blue electricity. No doubt even Arthur will need a moment to analyze the monster right in front of them. Looking at the trio before letting out an ear-bursting scream. ]https://youtu.be/xHldG_6BEAM?si=f6uXJQK_W3TGyMQL&t=56>[It sounds like a rallying cry. A sea of howls and screams answers back. Rem, on the other hand, threw both of his hands up into the air. " DON'T HURT ME!" He took off running. Too much for him to take. Of course, his running, the darkbeast was briefly drawn to him! Letting out a shrilled screech. The sight of potential prey got the undead beast excited! ]
>>24861905>>24861927>>24861936>Rem should write a book about it then, the little guy clearly confused by the concept of teleportation via portals it seemed. Guess VEGA would have to break it down Barney style a bit. The Slipgate will allow us to safely leave this place to put it simply, Rem. >That went for the questioning Moon Marine as well. It sounded viable enough at any rate and Doomguy's AI friend seemed confident in the way he spoke of it. He merely grunted dismissively at the idea of Samael as well. >And speak of the devil, the red bastard addressed them again over the speakers. In truth, the Doomslayer would've LOVED to have taken another crack at that halfling but the needs of the innocent were prioritized. >Not long after that, renewed banging was had by the Loran invaders as Samael bid his final farewell. And with it, a coming self-destruct, alarms blaring now as the lockdown lifted. Naturally, the childlike griffin was scared shitless and for good reason with what violently entered the room with them now. >The Hellwalker sneered at the Darkbeast, the electrified skeleton monster letting out a roar that sent Rem scampering off. >Taking command, the Doomslayer didn't hesitate to switch to his Rocket Launcher as VEGA spoke. We need to evacuate immediately, but we'll have to defeat this entity first. I also recommend securing and keeping Rem safe if you are able to do so Hitonari. Be aware of incoming hostiles as well. >HEY! Eyes on the Slayer, you big bastard! >Doomguy began his ultraviolent assault by lobbing a freezing Ice-Bomb at the Darkbeast first to slow or freeze it in place. He then followed it up with a Megidola grenade. And to cap it off, the Scourge then unleashed a triple-barrage of Argent missiles via Lock-On Burst from his Rocket Launcher to hammer them with potent plasma explosives, the fight beginning in earnest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfoj7t7NZkI
>>24861914I see. Well, I at least hope that this other associate of yours isn't much worse than those mercenaries.>Could go one way or the other, really. These people are so... misguided, without the gentle touch of Managed Democracy to guide them toward Liberty's light.I can't say that I love the idea of taking my entire ship through a... 'flux point ', as you call it. I certainly know that Moore won't like it... but, if this 'Elmo' vehicle can travel to and from this place just fine, then why shouldn't a fully equiped FTL capable vessel like the Star of Vigilance be any different?>There's probably a lot of good reasons why. But that would be lame. So why bother talking about them?With the Automaton menace still hiding out on the Arena, we'll certainly be calling on your aid again, as much as it wounds my pride to say so. And for that matter, having a working relationship with other groups and individuals who know their way around a battlefield couldn't hurt...>That is, if he can manage to even stomach working with these people for one mission, let alone in the broader future...So, I'll be needing the coordinates for where on the planet we'll be meeting up with our soon-to-be mutual friends. We'll have to work out how exactly the Super Destroyer will follow along, if it's at all possible... but, I'm sure we'll manage.
>>24861974(CPT LEO) He's an agent of SHADE: the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive. So he's not mercenary if that's any comfort to you. >Sounded official, government even. >At the Helldiver's discomfort at potentially risking his warship, the captain let out a humorless laugh. (CPT LEO) I understand you on that front. But it beats going in without the support of your vessel and its crew, right? >Memories of navigating the Grand Line with Admiral Borsalino came back to Hector and how HE took a chunk of ice to his shoulder with it... >So hopefully this coming adventure wouldn't be as hazardous to their health, the captain answering back to John. (CPT LEO) And you'll have our help again with those Bots. Who knows, we might even find something useful to use for our own efforts with this mission? >Failing that, making potent friends would help too. >The captain obliged, coordinates being sent to the Vigilance soon enough. Of which they would have to head towards Georgia near the Caucasus mountains where the Elmo and her crew, along with some members of Yggdrasil, were waiting for them. (CPT LEO) Coordinates sent, we'll meet you there Helldiver.
>>24861914 (Sorry for the wait)[CO GENTIANE]: Belgrade's Pike was already secured by StateSec, it should be safe in their hands, but I wouldn't doubt there's more stored in other abandoned soviet bases and that Sangvis is after them.>There's a subtle tone of sarcasm when Gentiane mentions that Belgrade's Pike would be under StateSec.[LARS ALEXANDERSSON]: Do we know why Sangvis Ferri wanted to seize the Belgrade Pike and its Node?[CO GENTIANE]: They abandoned it after a fight with our forces. What they wanted from it was its core information, the Ringleaders of Sangvis believe it could help fix their Mastermind's Neural Cloud...>There's a brief moment of silence, the Commander's expresion changes slightly to one of mild anger and impotence.[LEE CHAOLAN]: Is something wrong, Commander?[CO GENTIANE]: ...it's nothing, just thinking the defense of Belgrade could've gone better if StateSec hadn't taken the "White Faction's" presence as a minor thing. All those lives lost by incompetence. But... why they were there? Were they working with Sangvis?>That state of trance breaks at the mention of more reinforcements coming.[CO GENTIANE]: Thank you captain, all the help will be welcomed. Do we know something about that soldier?
>>24861971>>24861927>>24861936>So much for rummaging around here for stuff, that doesn't sound promising.|Hypotheticals lean towards the mechanism being some sort of nuclear device or power plant. Estimating remaining time.|>Puzzling a look it is to man and AI both, though it does somewhat resemble an even bigger and uglier version of the beasts that attacked him earlier. More skeletal...|Make this quick. Resuming combat mode.|>While the Slayer is unloading all that and to the man's confusion whipping out another gun from nowhere, Hitonari sprays at the beast with a few shots one-handed while running after Rem, in order to scoop him up with the other arm. Maybe stick him on his back.Stay close!>He CAN speak!
>>24862030'Super' Humans, huh...?>The phrase sounded like an oxymoron to the Helldiver; every human was a Super human in his day and age. (Even if some were more Super than others...) Hell, even their heroes wore actual capes! AND they made movies about 'em...!Well. I'll just have to take your word for it, for now.>The bridge crew, dutifully listening in on the communication line, was quick to make heads and tails of the coordinates sent over from the Spear. A quick planetary scan later, and the coordinates were already locked in.(Deck Crewman): "Coordinates locked in, Helldiver. At your word.">Nodding briefly to the crew area, the Helldiver looked back at the War Table and its real-time readout of the Arena Earth below. It was almost a perfect mirror to his own Super Earth... almost...Coordinates have been recieved, Captain. We can be directly overhead in less than a minute's time. I'm getting the impression that this Operation is taking place sooner rather than later...?
>>24862056(It's cool) >So, there were loose force-field super weapons, the idea not sitting well with Hector. (CPT LEO) Then we'd better beat them to it. >Whatever Sangvis wanted exactly, the captain knew them to be bad news in general if prior information obtained from the T-Dolls was anything to go by. The mention of "StateSec" was mostly missed by the officer. Could it be a potential source of contention similar to how UNSC service branches felt about ONI? >Something for another time. Or perhaps now even, Hector listening in on how StateSec had apparently let the Commander and those in Belgrade down in the past in a severe way. It was enough to get him to comment. (CPT LEO) We won't let you down Commander. We're taking these threats seriously.>At the mention of the soldier, the captain elaborated. (CPT LEO) Of course. Our possible final addition will be an elite fighter from space. They call him Helldiver. We've already worked with him on a number of occasions to good effect and can vouch for his professionalism and skill. Although he can be a bit... eccentric in his own way. >Managed Democracy this and Liberty that. But that wasn't all of course. (CPT LEO) I should also forewarn you that he isn't fond of robots. So he *may* take some issue with your T-Dolls since he's had negative experiences with machine enemies in his home universe. But I suppose I should let him explain and introduce himself when the time comes. >As a matter of fact, their Super Destroyer was on the way now >>24862077! >>24862077(CPT LEO) You'll understand when you see him. >With a height and build that rivaled the Master Chief's he certainly looked super. To say nothing of his explosive abilities. >And with the coordinate received and confirmed, the captain would give his OK to John. (CPT LEO) Sooner for sure, Helldiver. In fact, the Elmo and Commander are set to leave soon. They would've left earlier as a matter of fact had I not spoken with them.
>>24862098Ah. Well, if that's the case, then far be it from me to hold up a crucial operation.>The Helldiver turned and gestured a command over toward the flight crew, which got them springing into action.(Deck Crew): "We'll be entering low orbit over the given coordinates in just a moment, Captain Leone.">The voice of the crewmember sounded off over the comms channel. Wherever Leone physically was at the moment, if his own ship was tracking the movements of the S.E.S. vessel in any capacity, then they would see that it had begun to rapidly move through A-Earth's orbit.(PA): "Engaging orbital thrusters...">And if no ship could see it, well...>>24862056>It would only take a matter of moments before, overhead in (relatively) low orbit, a hulking frigate built from sleek black metals rolled into view from halfway 'round the planet. If it were any closer to the planet, a sonic boom would probably have signalled its arival. >If anyone was capable of scanning for approaching weapon systems, then that fine piece of engineering up there was lighting up like a damned Festival of Reckoning tree!(PA): "Arrived at destination."All right, Captain. We're standing by overhead. Should I make my way downstairs now, or would your friends rather wait until we're on the other side of this... 'flux'?
>>24862098[LARS ALEXANDERSSON]: If possible we should neutralize the weapon as well, sealing it in a hidden place only invites a delayed destruction.[CO GENTIANE]: My thoughts exactly.>Regardless if they were the Commander's world equivalent to ONI, the fact they had ignored a potential infiltrator group and marked it as a "minor problem" hinted that group had its fair shares of coordination problems... and perhaps hidden motivations too.[LARS ALEXANDERSSON]: As we do, now it's up to us to patch the damage they caused.[CO GENTIANE]: So far my experience with you has proven you're more competent than most of StateSec's people, what will be her reaction to this "surprise", I wonder?>Whoever the Commander was thinking about was cut short after Hector began describing their new ally coming to aid them.[CO GENTIANE]: I've got my fair share dealing with eccentric individuals before, both made out of flesh and bones or synthetic skin and steel.>A dry "Hah" came out of the Commander's voice at the mention the "Helldiver" might be not so fond of Dolls or machines in general.[CO GENTIANE]: Feels like I'm back home despite not being there yet... I'll make sure he understands they are not like the machines he has faced before, or like the ones we'll face in the near future.>>24862170>Speak of the Devil, the radars of the Vidofnirs and the Elmo detect the arrival of something huge right above their heads and quite far from them.[CO GENTIANE]: Seems they're right in time. From what we know so far this inter-world anomaly only seems to be active in the ground, we haven't tested if the anomaly is also present at higher altitude.[LEE CHAOLAN]: Then there's only one way to find out.
>>24862170(CPT LEO) Time is of the essence as always. >That said, the Helldiver and his crew made good time as they moved towards the target destination... >>24862195(CPT LEO) Agreed. We'll leave that matter to you when the time comes. >Although knowing ONI, they would likely and eventually demand that captain Leone obtain such an awesome weapon for UNSC R & D. If not outright use. >Hector allowed himself to smile a bit at the compliment from Gentiane. (CPT LEO) We try to do our best here in the UNSC. And we intend on putting on a good example for your StateSec. >The talk of the Helldiver and the Commander's familiarity with his type was welcomed by the captain. (CPT LEO) I would hope so Commander. But I'm confident things will work out. He's on board with helping after a short discussion between us. >>24862170>>24862195>True and soon enough, the Super Destroyer in question appeared above the skies in all of its angular and weaponized might, the Super Earth warship sharing a bit of space with the UNSC Tip of the Spear which had already arrived earlier. It *might* not be as large as the Stalwart-class light frigate, but it was still a Goddamn spaceship armed to the teeth. From ATLAS cannon to Gatling guns and more, Hector able to appreciate it all as he responded to the Helldiver first. (CPT LEO) Glad to have you with us. To answer your question, I think meeting face to face on the ground would be a safe bet. >Now speaking with the Commander and her Yggdrasil associate, the officer continued. (CPT LEO) In that case, we should discuss things together. And if needed, one of our ships can attempt to fly through the anomaly first. >If asked, captain Leone wouldn't hesitate to volunteer his craft to see if it could work. They had energy shielding AND their hulls were reinforced by Sea Prism Stone to boot.
>>24862195>>24862223>The Helldiver, stepping around the War Table and past the Hellpods, approached the small viewport window at the edge of the bridge area, looking out to see the U.N.S.C. vessel hovering close by.>He listened to Leone speak, then (unless he didn't hear this part) speak again to what he assumed were their mercenary allies on the ground.If that's what you think is best, then I'll be sending myself down to the surface right this moment.>A slight pause.... And, since these are *your* associates, I think it only fair that the Star of Vigilance will follow behind the Spear as we enter the... whatever you'd like to call it. This *bridge* between worlds, I suppose...>The Helldiver mused on it for a moment longer... then, turned to the crew.Prepare the Hellpods.(Crew): "Roger, Helldiver!">As the launch sequence began in full force within the S.E.S. bridge, the comms officer spoke up to Leone again.(Comms): "Tip of the Spear, we're standing by to follow along your flight path into the anomaly. Orbital thrusters are callibrated and prepared for in-atmosphere maneuvering. Just give the word, Captain.">And only a few moments later...>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di2GIwFW6I0>The S.E.S. Star of Vigilance would fire a projectile from its underside, fired straight down and rapidly approaching the planet's surface. Any scanner- and for that matter, anyone watching the skies with their own damned eyes- would see a roughly human-ish sized blip soaring down through the orbit and down, down, down into the atmosphere.>In only a matter of minutes, it would end up landing somewhere roughly... west, of the Elmo.>... Presuming that nobody thought it was an impromptu attack and tried shooting the thing out of the sky...
>>24862223>>24862358>Gonna have to stop here for the night. Thanks for the RP and I'll see you tomorrow hopefully!
>>24862365>Gotcha, hoping we can resume this soon then! >>24862358>Thanks for playing as well in the meantime. >>24862066>I think Satan is kill lol. >Also hoping to get the Human Bomb looped into this interaction again soon now that we're meeting face to face as it were.
>>24862365>>24862378>Hard to follow up a grand entrance like that, I know, I know.>But yeah, tomorrow for sure. Probably.>Lookin forward to whatever the hell this is going to be.
>>24862378>Looks like it, heheh.>I'll keep an eye on things, of course.
(Sorry for the wait. Had to run a late-night errand. Last post of the night tho.)>>24861971>[ Just as the beast was about to pursue Rem. Doomguy opened up an entire armory onto the beast. Catching it off guard, knock the beast down. Turning off the electric fields around the Dark Beast. Give it a moment to stand back up. ]>[ Flailing about, wildly swinging its bony arms, even stopping a moment and lunging towards Doomguy, even with the hailstorm of explosives from the Slayer, and the wild beast will fight until the end.]>>24862066>[ Despite its boney appearance. This beast can take a lot of abuse. Hey, has Arthur installed any apps that allow him to translate languages when scouting other demons? ]>[ For now the Darkbeast, is focused entirely on Doomguy. As for Rem, his in a corner, pillow over his head, trying his best to hide in a dark area. Just as Hitonari scoped him up, Rem will let out a loud avian screech. Same decibel rating as the darkbeast's screams. "HELP!" Covering his eyes, he's too scared to open them. ]>[ Hitonari incoming! A fireball! JUST missing you! Look behind and see another new monster. Not as massive as the darkbeast. But notably taller than Doomguy. ]https://files.catbox.moe/jqvh9q.jpg>[ A Beast-Possessed Soul standing a moment to conjure up a fireball. Essentially casting | Agidyne | letting out a bark before tossing another your way! ]
/hg//hunger gretchen/>We periodically host a web-based gretchen that can include hunger and eating. Feasts ensue, and some people attempt to gretchen it up selfwise, playing the part of the hungry gretchen within!
bunch of shithttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1279510/Screw_Drivers/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3683750/FirstPerson_Data_Explorer/https://store.steampowered.com/app/518790/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild/
https://youtu.be/xlNBb1qZnwc?si=3h8sQLvPK0Qv7LSI>[ Phantoms! Incoming!]"Hello, my dear listeners and watchers!! It's me again! Your favorite Propaganda Overlord, Glibnub! Send up「8,10 or 12」of your best fighters! Grab a weapon and get killing! Don't forget to describe yer-self with two perks, so we can give ya a proper tombstone!"“No Teams! Free for All! Non-stop action!">Perks-no perk -leader -peaceful -sociopath -kind-unstable -bulky -meek -naïve -devious-seductive -suicidal -cute -annoying -scrappy-survivalist -rich -inventor -goth -lunatic> A tool-no tool -big stick -pitchfork -sword -axe-handgun -shotgun -grenade -slingshot -bow-flamethrower -rocket launcher -laser gun -magic wand -ancient sceptre-pet wolf -pet tiger -pet turtle -wish ring(Calling for Kopaka, Furnace, Ruriko, Suzmi Kuzu, and Tiny from DOTA)
Gonna take a shower while the lobby fills up.Got a monsoon-lite storm hitting my area, so there will be some slow posting.
>>24865266Knight ZeongDevious, BulkySword
>>24865266Gem-Knight Master DiamondLeaderBulkySword
>>24865266Adachi Rei>Scrappy>Inventor
>>24865266"Ticket 'Tinerary" Tipsy>Meek, Naive>no tool
>>24865266Schizo Doomguy >Survivalist, Unstable >Shotgun >>24865274>>24865288>Also, would you guys be up for continuing with our thing?
>>24865266spook man>sociopath >lunatic
>>24865266Kopaka>survivalist >leader >sword
>>24865420I'll still be screaming inside, but sure.
>>24865266The last Zoombini>peaceful>naive>big stick
Slow night it seems. And internet is being knocked on and off... Great...>>24865420I'm down, but it's gonna be slow on my end.>>248654577/8Also Takehttps://litter.catbox.moe/7dah37y8tn43toi0.png
"Eh... Short round! I guess, get ready jerks and losers! We go in ten!"(Also who got 5s?)>>24865555
>>24865577(There was an image here..........)(Signs of what is to come...)
>>24865582俺たちに投票してください 。
>>24865582Bring it!
>>24865582I lost by not getting in!
>>24865582Hello World
>>24865624"Still enter ya idiot!""Otherwise ya stay in the side lines!""Ya got one minute!"(Also take)https://litter.catbox.moe/x7xlas38yhmfjz8v.png
>>24865650>>24865266It's pointless now but okayRurikoCute, ScrappyBig Stick
>>24865635>2BoyYtID is trying to say somethinge>>24865661"Stop cryin' and get killin'!""Like now! SEE?! It ain't that hard!"
>>24865671You held the game for me?
>>24865671>Goddammit.
>>24865671>Waiting for campaign opportunities...
>>24865671Pondering...Recalculating...
>>24865671"Boy, robot thing keeps killin' small human thing. Pretty sure he did the last time too.""Other human is stupid and dies in as such. HA!">>24865679"Ya sure. Now try now to die so stupidly!">>24865680"Small robot ain't as strong as he looks. Tell ya what I'll slide ya a plasma pistol next time, that way ya can have a fighting chance next time! Or use it on ya self!"
>>24865694Asking me not to be stupid? That's a heavy lift
>>24865694"So is orange thing a human? Or a robot thing? Kinda hard to tell, but they're shiny now!">>24865694"Hows that new look doin' for ya? I WOULD tell ya about the human behind ya, but watching them fail is funnier!">>24865708"If it makes ya feel any better, I have little faith in ya winning! Even more so now!"
>>24865694>>24865727>Something shines in the distance...>https://youtu.be/LqkRghWjD0Y>Why, it's a perfect fitting full set of plate armor!'Tis not even a scratch.
>>24865694とうひょう->The poor fairy pundit would be scattered to the ground in pieces, her fading thoughts hoping she had made a difference for the cause in surrendering this life.
>>24865727"OOOOOH C'MON! I was rootin' for that ugly thing.... Now my spirit is broken...""Also green demon is very angry now!>>24865735"Use that shiny armor and kill some loser already!" >>24865740"I'll say this, ya little humans get treated worse than other unggoy, soooooo.... HAHA!"
>>24865727Winning two in a row is kinda rare, so chances are pretty good I'm gonna get killed
>>24865752"See! Robot thing is doing what should be done!""Both robot things!">>24865765"If ya do win! Infusions will be on the house! If ya lose I get to laugh at ya, and take the drinks ya been smuggling into the rumble pit!"
>>24865776I'm not sure I can pull of back-to-back wins, but I am doing better than I expected
>>24865776"There was a rivalry brewin'!"https://litter.catbox.moe/g4siciqamc42guh1.png"But that ended today!""Other robot is lookin' fancy! And clumsy! HA!""How dead losers! Ya know the time! Make BETS!"
>>24865752>Give her a second, she's processing.>>24865776Entering combat mode..."En guarde!">With a great and wild swing of her blade, her sword smashes against the Knight's chest.
>>24865796I'm not crying because it's over, I'm smiling because I got in
>>24865794"AnnnnnnnnD ya still died.">>24865813"LAME!">>24865799"Hope that fancy armor wins ya something in the end!">>24865796"Robot fights human looking robot! Only one lives!"
>>24865796Thy wish to try again? Then pick a god and pray!>Down comes her blade!>>24865834>Alas, Rei lives by the sword and dies by the sword.
>>24865834"Welp! Other robot is winner! I know there is a funny joke here... But I don't care! Praise the robot or throw grenades at him!"https://litter.catbox.moe/7ix1ob0402yieqdz.png(This is the slide where he dies, for anyone who's interested)
>>24865834The one who killed me won, karma I guess. Thanks for hosting
>>24865752>Tabula rasa...>>24865851>Thanks for toasting!
>>24865851Victory, robbed at the last moment.Congratulations and thank you.
>>24865852>>24865859>>24865869"Yeah.Yeah""You losers know the program. Tune into Glibnub’s free broadcasting! COLD HARD TRUTHS and existential dread, endless suffering for your meaningless lives and my viewing pleasure from the safety of this booth!"(GGs. Thanks for playing y’all. Don't forget to pick up ya cards Ruriko and Spook)
>>24865875Where do I pick up my wincard?
On mobile.>>24865887>>24865650The litterbox link.
>>24865892>https://litter.catbox.moe/x7xlas38yhmfjz8v.pngGot it, arigatou!
>>24865851>A belated congratulations.>And thank you.
>>24865851Thanks for hosting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy6wpj8IYQ4
>>24866078>>24865968Thanks for playing.>>24865905>You're welcome
>>24861675"What'd I tell you, Gyan?"How right you were, Gouf! A fine discovery!>The pair of cyclopean chevaliers chortle loudly.We can't only hold fortresses and castles!"These lands seem to stretch on forever. If we sieze it, we'd have a real hold over food..."Quite right, Gouf! Let's see who lives around here, they'll need to meet their new bosses, ahaha! Get your Dodai! I'll cover the ground, you can handle the skies. >The pair laugh once again as they split up to investigate the area, one quickly spurring their mount to take flight.
>>24868441https://archive.palanq.win/_/search/text/gcNq5JQ5L0w/
Sloooooow
Been a few days. Hello again hg.
>>24861675>Odds Villain>Even Hero
>>24872520MOTHER FUCKER!
>>24872520>>24872523?
>>24872529Well I WAS going to reply to the location, but 0 is neither an odd or even, so now I sit here fuming at my rolls.
>>248725330 is even in the scheme of the whole post number
>I look for some people. Namely Aussa, Eric, and Nova. Satan too. >>24872147>Sup man? >>24872533>*Technically*, 0 is an even number. So you don't have to be number-locked as it were!
>>24872552>>24872557But how can it be anything when it is nothing?
>>24872559>That's one way of looking at it. >BUT! Re-roll to try again? >Inb4 you get another fucking zero
>>24872568If I get another 0 I'm going to RP beating you with a coat hanger.
>>24872573>3 >Looks like I live for now then.
>>24872584>Odds, we're getting Carnage in a rice field.
>>24872559Your post number was 24872520, which is an even number
>>24872589>Using the whole number.>Lewd man.
>>24872588>What do we get with even dubs?
>>24872606>Grimlock harvesting rice for his own reasons.
>>24872557>I am liable to be busy for the next few hours.
>>24872612>Sounds like a plan. >>24872617>Oh alright, I'll try to be around for you and the others.
>>24872626Still with me?
>>24872557>Fashonably late, but I'm here now.
>>24872557>Internet... stabilizing... ish...
>>24872557Noy much. Just finished playing some fishing with my friends. Now i'm just chilling.
>>24872626
>>24872626>Maybe it was a "several".
