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>>24888549>>24888599>>24888667>>24888709>The Master Chief gave his fellow John a nod. (117) We'll make it. (CTN) It's less magic and more like foreign science we don't understand just yet. But if our friends are to be trusted we'll get through in one piece, yes. Hmm, ideally I would've liked to have a bit more recon and probing done first before we took the leap...>Too late for that now, the SHADE agent and Super Earther already aboard with the cyborg in the Pelican's hold. Cortana however would see fit to extrapolate a bit on the latter's comments. (CTN) Prosperity City... if I didn't know any better that would be our version of Stockholm in Sweden. I'm somewhat curious how it became Super Earth's capital? >Whether the Helldiver would answer that or not remained to be seen, the Spear at least talking back to the Crew of the Super Destroyer. (CPT LEO) Thank you Vigilance, it's good to have you with us. We're beginning our push now. >True enough, the light frigate rumbled forward first to pass through without incident. Although the crew were still on an elevated alert as they took in their new surroundings. Especially when radio comms back to the Arena ceased. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NBVmAiKi9Y>Hector took a moment along with his various crew members to assess the lay of the land as state-aligned radio signatures were heard. It was all foreign to the Navy men and women, the captain opting to set it aside as he called to his Dumb AI. (CPT LEO) Marco, report. (MPO) All systems nominal captain, we have made it through the anomaly without issue. (CPT LEO) Good. >Using the radio again, the skipper called on the Super Destroyer. (CPT LEO) Vigilance, do you read? What's your status? >Hopefully green. They *should* have made it through OK, the Spear itself looking just fine as it hovered several hundred meters above the ground. (1/2)
>>24888825>>24888549>>24888599>>24888667>>24888709>Hearing Gentiane again loud and clear, along with the Yggdrasil sergeant, Hector was quick to answer them. (CPT LEO) We hear you Commander and sergeant; lead the way. >Doing just that the Spear eventually received the shared link with this "K", the captain assessing her quietly as she and Gentiane went back and forth. Eventually it would come to an end with an old man from "IOP". >The captain didn't know much of course, but he regarded him coolly at first. No comment just yet, but he made sure to keep the Master Chief, Cortana, the Helldiver and Human Bomb in the conversation via the Pelican's radios or the Chief's own MJOLNIR armor. (2/2)
>Demon Lord Satan Gundam's conquest of some fuckass rice paddy province has gone without contest. Victory by default baby. He has eco now....>>24888599>>24888667>>24888709>>24888825>>24888827...Wait, hold on, are you saying the capital of your planet's in $%@#ing Sweden? Am I getting that right? I.....>There's a barely repressed snorting laugh as the Human Bomb is forced to sit down earlier than he was going to and take some slow, deep breaths. Don't make fun of the spacemen Andy, don't make fun of the spacemen....>This silence that the Human Bomb finds him in is not out of stoicism, but rather a desperate attempt to keep himself from busting a gut over what he perceives to be the absurdity of the situation.>...Only for that to entirely come crashing to a halt as he overhears that...interesting remark about America, his hands digging in to his knees....This world is even screwier than I thought....
>>24888667>Down in the atmosphere of the Arena-Earth, the hum from both the Tip of the Spear and the Star of Vigilance became deafening over the empty wilderness space as the two vessels lowered down under the limits of the anomalous gateway.(Crew): "Orbital thrusters holding steady. Moving forward.">All in all, the process was slower than the crew was used to maneuvering their ship. But, slowly, giving plenty of space for the Spear to go ahead of them to avoid getting washed by their engines, the Super Earth vessel slowly crossed through the threshold. Everyone aboard was keeping a close eye on the strange radio interference as it affected their ship...>... And just like that, there they were. Hovering their way straight into another atmosphere, another Earth, in a matter of seconds.>And then came the radio frequencies.(Crew #1): "Sweet Liberty... listen to these people."(Crew #2): "It's all so... primitive."(Crew #3): "Is this what humans were like back then? Heh. Thank Liberty for Managed Democracy. Could you imagine living like this?">>24888825>>24888827>There was a slight delay before the crew of the S.E.S. remembered to answer the hail from the Spear.(Crew #1): "Ah, uh- affirmative, Captain. Star of Vigilance has emerged through the anomaly with... zero negative readings, confirmed. We are good to continue.">>24888873... If... that's what you call it in your time, then, sure. I guess.>The Helldiver just sort of shrugged at the Chief and the Bomb as they all started to question him about the backwards logic of his own place and time in human history.>And, whether or not he would give any sort of elaborate retelling of Super Earth's history right about now...>>24888709>Eventually, the surprises would keep on coming, as now there was just... this old guy on the comms screens!... All right. I think I'm startin' to lose track of what's happening here.>Well, at least he's honest.
>>24888825>>24888827>>24888873>>24888995>The Commander gave a nod as he looked back and the communication screen to keep talking with the old man in a suit.[???]: Did you enjoy your trip to Belgrade and to that portal StateSec discovered?[CO GENTIANE]: I wouldn't say I "enjoyed" it. The one to Belgrade, that is.[???]: Oh, why not? Most of the residents made it to shelter in time; you managed to seal the opening before it was too late, and now the decontamination project is underway. You were successful in minimizing the damage. That was very commendable in itself. >Gentiane clenches her fists, her anger was visible in the other side of the line back to the Yggdrasil, UNSC and Helldivers' ships.[CO GENTIANE]: That is a gross understatement of the devastation of Belgrade and the loss of its people. I will never take credit by exploiting their suffering.[???]: Not bad, not bad at all. There aren't many who are as sentimental as you in this day and age, you may consider me cold-blooded, and you aren't wrong in your assessment. I have seen too much in my youth, so I'm rather desensitized to "misery".>The old man adjusts his glasses.Now let's end the small talk. After all, we're both busy bees.>Despite his words the quickly fall back into small talk, with the Commander being surprised StateSec didn't considered executing her for having failed to stop most of Belgrade from becoming a contamination zone, with the old man reassuring that StateSec would instead make her a hero if the work was over, but unfortunately it is far from over.[CO GENTIANE]: The problem is the "collateral damage" could've been avoided if Statesec had shared their intelligence with us from the start, or at least heeded my warning...[???]: Oh, oh, stop, my dear Commander, you aren't the only one unhappy with Statesec. Many, including me, have quite a lot to say about their methods.>They were definitely taking their sweet time to yap about past events, huh?(1/2)
>>24888825>>24888827>>24888873>>24888995[???]: What can I do after you whine to me about your grievances? Do you expect me to repeat your yammering to the Chief? Not to mention...you do have plans of your own.[CO GENTIANE]: ...I have no idea what you're talking about.[???]: I know what you're planning with Ange.>That "Ange" must be the Commander's old acquaintance she mentioned a while back.[???]: You've been deliberately avoiding any mention of Ange in your communications logs, but looking at the combat records in that time frame, your forces were perfectly in sync with Ange's Task Force DEFY.[CO GENTIANE]: We have Persica and her brilliantly designed neural clouds to thank for, don't you think?[???]: Oh, that reminds me. When these Dolls equipped with command modules returned from DEFY to Griffin, did you question them regarding Ange's whereabouts? I clearly remember that the job I gave you was to find Ange. Surely you haven't forgotten, Commander?[CO GENTIANE]: ...Tsk.[???]: Hahaha, neither of us wants to show our entire hand. The same goes for Statesec, obviously. It's not a bad thing to keep a few secrets to yourself, but if even an amateur like me can tell, then a conniving bastard like Zelinsky can definitely see through your little ruse as well.>The old man smiles with some understanding for the Commander.Good, you know how to keep your mouth shut, especially after Ange committed treason and tried to seize the Pike Node. You don't disappoint, since you willingly handed over the core of the Pike Node, the Chief of Statesec still believes Griffin is loyal. BUT! Our job isn't over yet. Your next destination. as you may know by now is Estonia. There's movements of Paradeus and "the Military" is on its way there.>By "Military" he must meant KCCO.[CO GENTIANE]: I thougth StateSec would focus to stop their next moves, why send Griffin there if there's another Pike Node there?[???]: Because that facility won't actually contain a Pike Node.(2/2)
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>>24888873>>24888995>>24889038>>24889055(Apologies for falling asleep on you guys) >The Chief frowned a bit at Andy while Cortana murmured in his helmet. >"Did he just censor a swear word?" >Shaking his head the SPARTAN spoke. (117) I don't see what the issue is with that, Bomb. >After all, the UNSC's own capital was in Australia on Earth in Sydney! >And at everything that was going on below and over the comm lines, the petty officer gave a nod to both the Helldiver and Bomb. (117) Let's try to stay focused. All we know for now is that this world is different from ours. >The casual mention of an "American civil war" was telling and even reminiscent of the UNSC's own history with America collapsing somewhere between the 22nd and 26th century. >Still listening in on the conversation that was occurring between the Commander and this IOP man, the Chief got the impression that they didn't get along much. The Master Chief of course would try to remain impartial to give them a fair bit of judgement, but he couldn't help but have his perceptions colored a bit. Yet again, he was also reminded that StateSec was questionable in their competency when it came to handling hostile forces. Belgrade being the latest FUBAR that had apparently happened. >And at the equally casual mention that there WASN'T a Pike Node as was expected, the SPARTAN decided to finally speak up. (117) Then where's the Pike Node? >Wasn't that supposed to be their first actual objective anyway?
>>24888995>>24889038>>24889055>>24892637>Right when I return from the land of nod....>Whether he is being TARDIS-styled auto-censored or if he's actually saying it and I'm just refusing to put it to words, I shall leave up to interpretation!Buddy, I think we're catching the tail end of the end result of like a century of political maneuvering causing the mother of all pile-ups. The fact we're lost is a good thing.>But, that said....>...The casual misplacing of what he's pretty sure is a WMD, though...Oh boy.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJGYACqS6DE>>24892693... I think you have a point.>The Helldiver gave the Bomb a brief nod, able to relent that point easily enough as he looked back down at the little screen mounted to his left forearm...>>24889038>>24889055>>24892637>Admittedly, listening to all of this back-and-forth between the Dolls' commander and this other mysterious figure was giving the Helldiver a lingering dose of anxiety. The more he heard, the more he just shook his head like he was hearing crazy talk.Hard to believe there was ever a time when humans actually fought one another...>The big 'T' word out of the stranger got him to pause all movement for a second. He was trying to keep an open mind as well (as open of a mind as a brainwashed soldier could have, anyway), to understand that this world was radically different, even to the already radically different realities of the other two people in the Pelican with him! But hearing someone be branded a Traitor was about as serious an accusation as existed in his mind.>Moving beyond that...And what *is* a Pike Node, for that matter?>He glanced over at the Master Chief, who seemed to have the best idea out of all of them regarding the situation at hand. Didn't take much to guess based in the implications, but still...
>>24892637>>24892693>>24892896[CO GENTIANE]: Pardon...?>The sudden transmission of an unknown party, later reavealed to be parties in fact, in between the seamingly "secret" talk between the Commander and IOP's man make the latter frown in a mix of shock, annoyance and a pinch of curiosity.[???]: ...Ah. It would seem I was right regarding neither of us wanting to show our entire card, Commander. Are they perhaps friends of yours or did your signal got jammed? If StaeSec finds out you've been leaking information to third parties they won't be happy.[CO GENTIANE]: Oh, don't mind them, it's just a bunch of valuable allies I found on "the other side", who are rightfully questioning the location of the Pike Node that is supposedly in Estonia. I can't believe StateSec tried to make a fool of me after I saved their reputation in Belgrade.>A mixture of sarcasm with a proper objection comes out of Gentiane's mouth.[???]: Now, now. One issue at the time gentlemen. Commander, have you ever heard of a man known as Lycoris?>The Commander gives a slight nod.[CO GENTIANE]: You mean the chief engineer of Sangvis Ferri Industries? I've seen that name before on the documents that Persica gave me. Why?[???]: Lycoris was the one who designed the Sangvis Mastermind codenamed "Elisa". You probably know that already. My point is, the data that Lyco used to create Elisa was derived from the Pike Node A-51-241 through inverse operation. That Pike Node is currently stored within the Paldiski Submarine Base.>So there IS a Pike Node in Estonia, but what makes it unique?In other words, you can think of that particular Pike Node as Elisa's "blueprint". Statesec thinks that this is just another one of the many regular Pike Nodes, just as how I used to assume that the Butterfly Incident was purely an accident, but this series of events has led me to believe that Sangvis Ferri, the Military, and Paradeus...aren't merely parallel lines that just so happened to have intersected. (1/2)
>>24892637>>24892693>>24892896>>24892957>The mention of a "Butterfly Incident" might go over the heads of the UNSC, the Helldivers and SHADE's agent, but the Commander's reaction hints that it might've been a very critical event in the past of this world.[???]: I hope you can take control of this facility before the evidence is destroyed. That should also be quite helpful for the friend that you don't want to admit you've made. Well, the one native of this world, that is.[CO GENTIANE]: Havier... You...>The reveal of the man's name reveals it is not the Agent "K" Gentiane had troubles with a way back in Belgrade. Maybe he's completely unaffiliated with StateSec, but what is IOP then?[HAVIER]: I know this isn't going to be an easy job. Both Paldiski and Tallinn have long since been ghost towns. It's a huge risk sending you into a Red Zone, perhaps your new friends will make things easier. The more we learn about the truth behind the Butterfly Incident, the closer we are to the dangerous pit of flames.>Those words coming from Havier don't sound like a threat, but as a warning of sorts.You couldn't have made it this far if you weren't a busybody who would risk your own life for someone else's sake, Commander. That young lady, that is Persica, will soon find out that you're heading toward Paldiski and she'll ask all sorts of unreasonable things of you. You need to learn how to say "no" to people, or one day, your luck will run out.>Again, it sounds less like a threat and more of a warning, even a sort of advice.[HAVIER]: Take care. I hope you'll still be this sprightly the next time I see you. You lot in the shade, take good care of her and good luck.>Havier's connection goes offline, leaving the group with perhaps one too many questions and not with enough answers. Gentiane sighs deeply.[CO GENTIANE]: A fascinating gentleman, isn't he? Nevertheless the mission remains the same, secure the Pike Node and crush anyone coming after it.
>>24892693>>24892896>>24892957>>24893152(CTN) We're lost for now. But I have every intention of correcting that where able, Bomb. If I had to hazard a semi-educated guess for the moment, their timeline likely diverged in the midst of the Cold War. >Ancient history for the 26th century UNSC and the 22nd Helldiver at that, the AI continuing with the Helldiver. (CTN) Humanity didn't always get the "kumbaya" act as it were. Sometimes what you lot need is a common enemy to unite. >On that, the UNSC and Super Earth could get that when it came to fighting alien foes at least. >The Chief saw fit to briefly speak as well to answer the man's question. (117) A WMD. (CTN) More specifically, and according to what the Commander has told us, a very potent one at that. Think more powerful than even a nuclear weapon in the right circumstances. Which is why I'm curious and concerned where it might've gone and hope our mutual friends here will get to that. >In good time at least, the IOP individual explaining things to them in relatively short order. More specifically, he confirmed that the Pike Node WAS in fact located at a submarine base at the coastal city. Along with a bit more of a history lesson, the "Butterfly Incident" being logged by Cortana as she tried to build something of a file on this new world. >No surprise that the mission would be wrought with danger, already the fact that it would be in a heavily irradiated Red Zone telling the Chief as much. But the SPARTAN remained undeterred even as the connection with the now revealed "Havier" being cut, Cortana speaking first. (CTN) Quite so. I'd ask what his affiliation is with you and or what "IOP" is for that matter, but I suspect we're very much on a timer now to reach the Pike Node. (117) What kind of opposition can we expect in Paldiski? >It *may* have been abandoned for now, but the SPARTAN suspected trouble...
>>24892896>>24892957>>24893152>>24893238That's only humanity's entire history, Diver. You know Cain? Like, biblical Cain, the first murderer? He's a supervillain in my Earth.>No really, it's Vandal Savage, or at least he likes to use the title. There's also another Cain, but I dunno what his deal is and he just curates the Houses of Mystery/Secrets with his brother whom he occasionally brains on objects.>Ahem.>The Bomb shakes his head.I get the feeling it might be even earlier. Anyways, whatever this Pike might be, we can't let it stay unaccounted for.
>>24892957>>24893152>>24893238>>24893312>The Helldiver chuckled dryly in some vague passing amusement at the surprise in "Havier's" voice when he realized that the Commander wasn't the only one on the line. But that was about where it ended, and he instead tried to focus on the mission at hand. The dangers of a Red Zone weren't lost on him, and he had a feeling that it wasn't going to be as much of a "ghost town" as one might hope...You don't need to tell me that much, ma'am.>The Helldiver said in passing to Cortana. Somehow, strangely, the idea of facing a more familiar enemy right now was more comforting than the unknowns that this strange Alter-Earth had in store for them.... You mean the first Dissident.>He was quick to correct the Human Bomb there. Apparently that was more important than acknowledging that he was, y'know, alive and kicking where he was from.>But, no time to dwell on the implications of THAT. There was still a mission to worry about. Might not hurt to get an idea of what this Pike Node looks like, either. If it''s so powerful, then I'm not too full of myself to admit that I'd rather not end up plugging a stray bullet into the thing during some firefight. I've seen those 'Divers with those cybernetic limbs, and let me tell you, I'd rather keep the feeling in my fingers if it's all the same to you.
>>24893238>>24893312>>24893471If anything I would say the Cold War experienced in the Arena, and most likely your worlds, ended more peacefully than ours...>So yeah, that divergence point might've been during the Cold War or way earlier, but it only starting affecting the whole timeline during the Cold War.The Pike Node retrieved in Belgrade is under the "safe hands" of StateSec. If the one in Paldiski is really that important then we mustn't allow KCCO, Paradeus or Sangvis Ferri to obtain it.>That doesn't imply to hand it over to StateSec or to not destroy it, however. Though in paper the orders are to secure the base and fend off any invaders, in practice the fate of the Pike Node A-51-241 is up to the Arena Alliance, no matter what StateSec could say.>As for the second question...If you ever wondered how a private mercenary company could field armies of Dolls the answer lies in IOP: Important Operations Prototype Manufacturing Company, our benefactors and partners regarding T-Doll frames and supplies. Almost all of the Dolls in my command were made in their factories, both refitted civilian and militar-grade Dolls.>The Commander takes a brief look at the map as they're already halfway through the road to Paldiski.But without the help of 16LAB and their brilliantly designed neural clouds they wouldn't have been able to monopolize the Doll market, especially with the rebelion of their competitor Sangvis Ferri. You can thank their meteoric rise the war for that.>The Commander then focused on the doubts given by the Star Marshall.The one in Belgrade wasn't pretty impressive, it looked like a giant sphere of steel, I'd rather let the one in Paldiski stay like that. And don't worry, I have no intention to ask Ange how to use a cybernetic hand, or a leg.>It seems her "old friend" has quite the story given she has lost 2 limbs by now.(1/2)
>>24893238>>24893312>>24893471>>24893588If what Havier said is to be believed we must expect the bulk of KCCO army heading for Paldiski, no doubt Yegor will be leading it...>That name still brings some unease memories inside her mind.Expect tanks, armored mechs, drones, IFVs as well as humanoid automatons, unlike ours they're more robotic and less "alive".>Sounds like they're the biggest threat out of the bunch.Should we run with forces of Sangvis Ferri then expect a lot of Dolls, some might use regular weapons we all may know, both ranged and melee, but they may also carry laser equipment, so be careful and avoid close engagements with them. Oh, more thing, if you find or fight one with an eyepatch, bring it back alive and try to not beat her to death...>That last part may raise some eyebrows amongst the group, why out of all the Sangvis Dolls they should spare one with an eyepatch?Should we run into Paradeus expect their Nyto forces to bring heavy weapons, thankfully they're part biological so once you break their shields they should be easy to take down. Still, avoid being hit at any cost.>Soon the radars of the Arena Alliance will detect they're getting closer to the last allied base before venturing into the Red Zone of Estonia. Last preparations should begin for the trek there.
>>24893312>>24893471>>24893588>>24893667>Once again the Super Earther and UNSC pair were on the same page, the Chief cocking his head at the casual mention of an alive Cain. Cortana chuffed at that tidbit. (CTN) Well, I suppose that's not much of a surprise considering how angels are real and superheroes to boot. >They hadn't forgotten Zauriel of the Eagle Host after all. Although needless to say, further proof of Biblical truth would be something for the UNSC at large to chew on. Maybe those bluecoated Brazilians *were* onto something...>In any event, Gentiane confirmed what Cortana and the Human Bomb suspected, the Commander thankfully elaborating more on their mission. Quietly, the Chief hoped to of course deny such an awesome weapon to their now shared foes. But knowing the UNSC, he suspected they would want him to secure it for their own use. Perhaps they would share it with their allies?>And then came the revelation that Havier was a company man, Cortana readily commenting. (CTN) Interesting. I suppose an analogue would be our own Misriah Armory? >For the Helldiver, that might sound similar and even familiar with his own Martian Armory. >Speaking of the 'diver, the AI helpfully added on. (CTN) If you lose a limb, we can always flash clone you a new one or two. No need for prosthetics. >And then Gentiane answered the Chief's question, the cyborg hardly phased at what they might face just yet. Even if they were novel enemies. (!17) Understood Commander, we'll be ready for them. >Captain Leone was of course being kept in the loop thanks to Cortana. And although they were hardly an army proper, the presence of a Stalwart frigate AND Super Destroyer was sure to more than make up for it! >Still, the Chief wouldn't get a big head as it were. He then turned to the Helldiver. (117) Do you want to head back to your ship, or are you geared up? >The SPARTAN himself was already prepared as could be, and Andy seemed to be green as well.
>>24893471>>24893588>>24893667>>24893830Uh...sure, let's go with that. I heard he became commissioner of Gotham's police department, but that's gotta be some nonsense...>"Dissident"? Jesus. He clears his throat.But my guys at SHADE can even grow you a new spine if you need one. Happened to a buddy of mine. Oh, uh, sorry, distracted->FINALLY, A CONTEXT TO USE THIS IMAGE.>The...only competition that this company had...rebelled and staged a robot uprising? Alright...that's...convenient for them.Blow up a bunch of unmanned stuff and mindless drones, and drag back anyone special? Sounds like a piece of cake.>He clenches a fist while he says that.>The Chief knows that Andy's got all he needs for the job, but the Diver probably sees a guy who's got a whole lot of nothing on his person, unless that name's literal.
>>24893588>>24893667>First and foremost, the Helldiver cringed behind his gear as he overheard the passing mention of "civilian" Dolls.How can you trust your neighbors or your family if one of them could secretly be a machine and you'd never know it...?>He muttered that thought to himself beneath the rest of the explanation. Guess he's still going to need some time to completely come around to the idea of Dolls at large. If ever...>That aside, he was able to focus up when it came to the types of combatants they could expect to encounter.So, a whole lot of heavily armored units, right? Perfect. Shouldn't be a problem...>... He didn't seem to bother acknowledging the request to avoid killing any possible eyepatched targets. He'll make an effort not to go for fatal shots if he can help it, but he's not looking to make promises.>>24893830>>24893968Where I'm from, it's the Ministry of Defense that helps supply our arms and ammo. Them and good ol' Morgunson.>So many questions, so little time for answers...... You guys can regrow yourselves?>Well, maybe time for some more questions. Just a couple.Yeesh. Creepy.>Maybe if they survive all this they can ask for more details...>But for now, the Helldiver just shook his head. I've got everything I can carry with me in the Hellpod. Get me on the ground, and my friends on high can help with the anti-armor. Oh, speaking of which-->He then looked back to the device on his forearm.Commander, if you have access to any satellite imaging data of the mission area, it would be a great help if you could transmit that to our boats in the sky. Usually, we have our own satellite networks to use, but...>but obviously, not here.>Lastly, looking up at T.H.B again, the Helldiver spoke up after a moment.What about him? I'm, uh... not even seeing so much as a pistol on you, Bomb guy.
>>24893830>>24893968>>24894242>Lmao at that pic.>Well, they had agree to share notes regarding some technological and medical matters. Maybe they could do a joint research of the Pike Node once they had secured it from enemy hands. Poor John H., it will take some time before he can get used to how Dolls work, if he ever gets used to them, that is.I would believe so, though I'm sure they might not be at the hands of a shady man like him...Thanks for the offer, but I'll try to keep the ones I got at birth intact. Maybe I should inform that to Ange, knowing her and DEFY they must be on their way to Paldiski too...>Given her status as a "traitor" under StateSec securing an alliance with her might be risky, but then again what part of this whole operation isn't risky? Then again, air dominance could prove decisive in the inevitable engagement.I'll make sure to put you with the forces ready to engage against the Sangvis and Paradeus forces, then. I'm sure the UNSC and the Helldiver's forces will be more than glad to handle the others.>With those words coming from Gentiane's mouth you can bet KCCO is daring and mad enough to also bring human forces into the Red Zone, oh those russians...I will send the coordinates of Paldiski we got from our satellite networks right now.>Sometimes is good to have allies in the spooks, because you can get access to the Neo-Soviet version of Google Maps in real time.>The Tip of the Spear and the Star of Vigilance will soon receive the coordinates and a fairly accurate map of the old soviet submarine base in Estonia. If compared to the maps saved from their worlds as well as the Arena Earth it was less developed than theirs but way more developed than the one in the Arena. The presence of walls was to be noticed.>Before a further debriefing could be done Kalina is quick to inform the Commander she got a new call, coming from 16LAB......Put her through.>It must be the "Persica" Havier mentioned.(1/2)
>>24893830>>24893968>>24894242>>24894317>The image of a long-haired and also pink-haired girl who definitely has done the least effort to look presentable and has huge eyebags appears in the shared transmission.[PERSICA]: Ah... Commander... Long time no see. ...Good heavens, has it really only been months? It hasn't even been a year, yet it feels like it's been ages.[CO GENTIANE]: Yes, I'm sure these last few months...have been really rough...for both of us.[PERSICA]: Commander, I'm actually getting in touch to discuss...[CO GENTIANE]: M4, am I right? As far as I remember, you have never called me for any other reason, so it's an easy guess.>"M4" doesn't sound exactly like a weapon or a project, but rather sounds like the codename for a T-Doll, similar to how Negev Squad had particular names. Could she be based on the famous carbine...?[PERSICA]: ...Then I'll cut right to the chase. I've been trying to get to the bottom of the Butterfly Incident this whole time. The place you're going to for your current mission is intimately related to both Lyco and the incident itself. However, ever since the last classified military operation, I've been under heavy surveillance and haven't been able to get in touch with my girls in the AR Team... >She takes a breath.I saw the news coverage on Belgrade. Looks like I've fallen really behind on the recent developments. >For a seemingly genius mind it seems she has quite a soft spot for that particular team, the UNSC and the Yggdrasil forces might remember them due to the battle in the Phillipines Sea against the G-Corp forces. Although only two Dolls were present back then.So where is the AR Team?[CO GENTIANE]: They're away on a mission, send them to scout Tallinn before our arrival to the region. I was just about to contact the advance team that M4 is accompanying and check on their progress in Tallinn. Would you like to me to set up a channel for you?[PERSICA]: No! I think we should wait...(2/2)
>>24893968>>24894242>>24894317>>24894390(CTN) Gotham? Hmm, when we were there the Commissioner was a man named Jim Gordon.>The Chief and more specifically Cortana could answer *some* of the Helldiver's questions. (CTN) Parts of the human body, yes. And there's nothing odd about it I'll have you know. It's perfectly safe and effective. And I find myself interested in what SHADE can do too now that you mention it Andy.>Perhaps for another time, the SPARTAN likewise glad that the Helldiver had the forethought to ask for satellite imagery. And got it soon enough, the Chief and Cortana already trying to plan their infiltration of the facility along with captain Leone. >Then came another call with "Persica", the young lady almost reminding John-117 of Dr. Halsey... >Banishing the thought the petty officer and Cortana stayed focused on her and Gentiane as they spoke. Eventually it would be the MCPO to speak up to Persica. (117) Checking in on the other team to verify their status would be a good idea. (CTN) Yeah, why wait? >As capable as the AR team was, it couldn't hurt to make sure. And speaking of which, the Chief focused back on the Helldiver and Human Bomb with a knowing look behind his own visor. (117) He doesn't need a pistol with his powers. (CTN) Trust us John, Andrew here *is* the weapon to put it simply. Isn't that right?
>>24894242>>24894317>>24894390>>24894502Yeah, that's the guy! Special forces hero, there's no way they'd replace him with some killer caveman, someone musta just been messing with me...wait, when->He trails off. Wow. This lady needs some sleep. Or more caffeine. Less mad science, probably. It's a good look, though.Are those ears?>...That talk seems personal, he probably shouldn't butt in, turning his focus to the Diver.They don't call me the Human Bomb for nothing. There isn't anything I can't level.
>>24894502>>24894555...>The Helldiver's helmet shifted to look back and forth between the two fellow passengers. Apparently, the concept of... whatever the hell it actually was that they were implying he could do. I mean, come on, it's not like he could ACTUALLY just... blow up!As long as you're confident that you won't get yourself killed, that's all I need to hear.>That almost sounded like the kind of tone you use when entertaining a child's fantasy... but, hey, that just means they'll get to prove him wrong. Make him look like a chump.>>24894317>>24894390>That aside, the Helldiver's attention returned to the screen on his forearm(or, was there any other screen in the back of the Pelican they could use?) as the new face appeared.Sweet Liberty, what is wrong with her head?>... Looks like he wasn't shy about how outrageously strange those ear-things were. Hopefully the comms line wasn't *too* open.>Likewise, surely the crewmen aboard the SES up above were having similar reactions right now, as they were busy hovering slowly back up into low orbit for standard operational positioning.>... Actually, thinking of which-... Should we be concerned about causing some sort of... international incident?>Those last two words almost sounded audibly wrong coming from him. Like such things were as impossible as a Human Bomb was.Because I'm getting the idea that this Earth hasn't figured out interplanetary travel yet.
>>24894502>>24894555>>24894656[PERSICA]: Beg pardon? There's nothing wrong with my head and those aren't my ears. Who are you?[CO GENTIANE]: They are some friends I found on the other side of that "anomaly" we detected after Belgrade, I hope you don't mind them hearing our conversation.[PERSICA]: So I was right to hypothesize the anomaly wasn't just the by-product of an illegal test by the Military or a spike in Collapse Radiation, but an actual door to a parallel dimension. At this point I'm getting used to being under surveillance...[CO GENTIANE]: I must say I was skeptical at first, but you got it all right, I must say. I must thank you for that, Persica. They're all yours to talk for a bit.>As a reward of sorts Persica is linked to the other AR Team members who are already on their way to Tallinn: RO635 and M4 SOPMOD II. She briefly mutes her end to have a personal talk with her "daughters" for a couple of minutes, which serves to make the Commander ponder about a thing.[CO GENTIANE]: She wants to benefit M4's mental state and help M4 in everything, yet she doesn't want to face her... why?[PERSICA]: ...It's hard to explain. ...I owe that girl...M4...too much.>Persica's voice comes back after her talk with RO and SOPMOD, most likely hearing what Gentiane just said. Her falters as she keeps talking, for someone who put a lot of work in "machines" she treats them truly like daughters.M4 is especially precious to me. I wanted to protect her to the best of my ability, and that was how the AR Team came to be... I kept loading her with unnecessary burdens just to shape her into the perfect masterpiece in my vision. I didn't realize my mistake until she left. What on earth have I done?>The Commander takes a brief moment of silence.[CO GENTIANE]: ...Miss Persica, all birds must leave their nests eventually. M4 never stopped growing; we are all, and we will all be, witnesses to her achievements. You should have more faith in your child.(1/2)
>>24894502>>24894555>>24894656>>24894776[CO GENTIANE]: I have another question - how did you find out I'm going to Tallinn? If there's a security loophole in our intelligence system, I must find and seal it.[PERSICA]: Havier seemed to be quite concerned and watchful about the series of events, so...I looked into the transaction records of his personal account.[CO GENTIANE]: Oh, so I suppose other than killing Mr. Havier, there is no other way to plug up the leak. Can't be helped then. Kalina.>The Commander shrugged, she respected Persica took all those measures espite being watched over by StateSec just so she could speak with the AR Team members.[KALINA]: Yes Commander?[CO GENTIANE]: Could you give Miss Persica permission to access our command system as an observer? We're going to face many unknown threats in this operation, so I hope Miss Persica can lend us her wisdom in helping us steer clear of danger.[KALINA]: Huh? I certainly can, but giving an outsider direct access to our battle situation...? Alright, I trust your judgment.>While this happens the Commander focuses back on his allies from the Arena, especially the concerns of the Helldiver regarding causing an international, if not a global, incident.[KALINA]: Umm, a bit too late for that, sir.[CO GENTIANE]: If force is the only thing they'll listen to we shall give them a demonstration they will never forget.[PERSICA]: Thank you, Commander. ...Interplanetary travel, you say? I would love to hear more of that, but the current circumstances prevent me from doing that.>Is it safe to let this world's brightest mind learn a few things about the UNSC and Helldiver ships or even let her near them?[CO GENTIANE]: You promised me a cup of coffee when we first met, maybe after this I'll make you fulfill that promise.[PERSICA]: Oh... Jeez, what's wrong with me? I completely forgot about that after I moved. By the way, I put lots of sugar in my coffee.[CO GENTIANE]: Lovely, I'll look forward to it.
And think this might be my last reply for the night. Feel free to drop yours regardless. Thanks for the RP once again.
>>24894827I fear we have lost Gordon again.
Peter Cullen... the VA for Optimus Prime is dead....
>>24896100This fucking week, man.
This week fucking man
>>24894555>>24894656>>24894776>>24894820(117) He acted professionally despite the situation presented to him according to our after actions reports. >You know, a bunch of ME-262s appearing out of nowhere along with what was apparently the Red Baron.>At the Helldiver's doubts Cortana sought to back the Bomb up. (CTN) Don't sell our explosive friend short just yet, Helldiver. He'll make a believer out of you yet. >The SPARTAN himself gave a confident nod at that, staring at the mouthy man as well when he not so subtly asked his first question. And it seemed as if Persica heard him well enough. Thankfully she didn't take offense to it, the Doll creator moving on with the Commander. It was clear said creator cared more than she *should* for her all too-human machines. It almost reminded the Chief how he and Cortana worked. >Or perhaps Dr. Halsey and her SPARTANs... >And like Cortana, Persica seemed to be a nosy sort, having broken security to keep tabs on the Commander and her people. That kind of "probing" concerned the petty officer a bit, wondering if she might try such measures on the UNSC. Or Super Earth for that matter, the Master Chief sparing a subtle glance at the other John. Of which he raised a fairly valid question, Cortana adding on. (CTN) What Kalina said; the cat's out of the bag by now with our entrance alone. So let's make sure we set good examples for our friends and their associates? >The Chief likewise mulled Persica's desire to know more. He'd offer her a shrug. (117) Perhaps another time. >And maybe now that the Chief thought about it, she could help him, and Cortana, in turn with something... important to the AI. >No time to dwell like Persica said, Cortana speaking frankly. (CTN) We already promised to cooperate with the Commander on various matters. We might be willing to extend the same courtesy to you in time. >Like after they found the Pike Node at the submarine base and whatever else was to come in this strange new world!
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)
>>24899152UNSC Soldier >Kind, Survivalist >Grenade
Gonna run a quick errand and hit the shower when I get back. Lobby should be filled by then, maybe. BRB
>>24899152Knight GyanDevious, Annoying Rocket launcher
>>24899152Alan Wake>Perks: Unstable, survivalist>Tool: Magic Wand
>>24899152Bob Gray>Perks: sociopath, lunatic>tool: pet turtle
>>24894656>>24894776>>24894820>>24899145Uh, sorry, they just-looked like ears....>The Bomb clears his throat and tries to sink in to his seat. Aw, you made him feel embarrassed.>Awkwardly, he clears his throat and chooses to focus on the other talks.I-I'm not the most experienced cape around, but I've been around for my share of messy situations. Blowing stuff up doesn't always solve the problem, but it usually does. As long as I don't run in to some of the extra freaky stuff...>Magic. Magic stuff tends to resist him more than others.I can fly a plane, too.
>>24899152Vector>Survivalist>Unstable, Survivalist>Flamethrower
>>24894776>>24894820... That only makes it more strange.>The Helldiver bluntly mused regarding those not-ear protrusions atop the woman's head.>Between the whole lot of them, the Helldiver had perhaps the least pity to give to Persica when to herself and her 'daughters'. He was thinking to himself, "A machine can be rebuilt and reforged. True sons and daughters aren't so lucky." Fortunately, he had enough social tact not to give those thoughts out loud...The technological advances of Super Earth are not mine to give, ma'am. It could be considered treasonous to even consider the idea. Even if we are all of the same species, the same world... technically speaking.>Again, the situation at hand was certainly a mind-bending one. It would almost be easier if he were simply forced to work with Dissidents at this rate...!>>24899145>>24899355In my experience, blowing things up usually *does* solve most of my problems... but I guess most of my problems are aliens trying to eat me. Hm...>The Helldiver gave a sort of dismissive shrug directed at the topic between himself and the other two in the Pelican's hold with him.... I can't do that.>But, he did relent a little when Bomb said he was a pilot.>All that aside, listening in on the tail-end of the conversation between the Commander and this other... science-y lookin' woman, the Helldiver could feel himself starting to lose a little patience. He doesn't have time for coffee dates, not when there's a war to be settled!How much longer until we reach the Mission Area? If we had all packed into my ride, we'd probably have been there by now...!
>>24899152RurikoCute, ScrappyBig Stick
>>24899152Lenny >no perks >no tools
>>24899152SlimeCute, NaiveNo item
>>24899145>>24899355>>24899448https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZszK1901WK0>Persica gives a little shrug hearing the black caped man wasn't willing to share valuable technology, at least the green soldier and his AI were more eager to cooperate.[PERSICA]: It's decided then. When everything settles down, I'll invite you all to my lab.>Persica bids farewell with her hand before cutting her transmission, she'll be still watching via the drones once the group gets to Paldiski. And speaking of preparations.[KALINA]: Commander, Havier let an armoured train ready for us to use.[CO GENTIANE]: Huh? Does he expect us to board all our forces into the train? We could easily reach Tallinn and the base with the Elmo.[KALINA]: I think he's afraid the MCV suffers heavy damage and is left unusable. Besides the Elmo lacks the armor and defenses to face against The Military.[CO GENTIANE]: ...Fine, I want all the Dolls to move all important equipment into the train.[KALINA]: It's already underway, I took the liberties to inform them while you were speaking with Persica!>The Commander smiles as she looks back at the screen with the shared allied signal.I estimate an hour before we reach Tallinn from here. The loading of our troops inside the train shouldn't take much longer.>However, fate would force its hand as the UNSC, Yggdrasil and Helldiver ships would soon detect multiple signals popping up in the region of Ingria, from where St. Petersburg, or perhaps a renamed Leningrad, is located: a huge hybird force of land forces and sea forces had begun mobilizing and heading west, no doubt these must be the KCCO troops...[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: Drat! If we don't move now we will lose the base in no time![KALINA]: B-But does it matter if we have overwhelming firepower?! We should consider striking them right now and secure the base later![CO GENTIANE]: And give Paradeus and Sangvis the chance to capture it instead? I think not.(1/2)
>>24899152Optimus Prime>leader, kind>laser gun
>>24899580>I nearly used him for SAW....
(Came back just in time)"Okay losers! Time to fight! We go in five!">>24899580(It hurts.....)
>>24899593>>24899594Wanted him to have a send off here.
>>24899594>Time to Alan Wake up.
>>24899594(I think you added an RP post by accident after Vector lol) >Locked and loaded, the lone soldier was ready to deploy! Ready up!
>>24899594What fools you must be to oppose me!
>>24899145>>24899355>>24899448>>24899579https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FD6XWAUr84[CO GENTIANE]: Everyone, we move now to Tallinn and Paldiski. 404 and AR Team shall hold their position in Tallinn awaiting for reinforcements or for potential extraction. Kalina, you stay here and make sure to keep the base location hidden from them.[KALINA]: Understood... please stay safe Commander.>Gentiane nods as she rushes outside to board the old Argo train and take the Intercontinental Railway towards Tallinn's hub. The old Neo-Soviet vehicle starts its engines and begins to gain speed in no time; for an armored vehicle it sure moves fast. The flying boats of Yggdrasil decide to escort the Argo train in case the Military tries to attack it.[CO GENTIANE]: The Red Zone will be a challenge for our communication systems, but I hope there's no Collapse Storms that could ruin our coordination or put everyone at risk.>And thus the race for Paldiski has begun. It won't be long before the Arena Alliance detects other signals hastily advancing from the ruins of Latvia towards the northern coast of Estonia.[KALINA]: Commander, the Sangvis forces have been detected by scouting forces in the south![CO GENTIANE]: Oh good, they really want to do a party in Paldiski. Kalina, make all scouting forces follow their moves at a reasonable range, I don't want them to be spotted and destroyed.
>>24899594I'm ready, let's get this over with...
>>24899594"Lets get to it!""Only one of ya wants action today! C'mon where's the bloodthirsty humans I know and love to shoot!">>24899605(I did. fixed)>>24899597(In due time, I suppose.)
>>24899626Here we go
>>24899626I can only blame myself for jinxing my luck so badly...>Despite being clearly eviscerated Vector rmeains standing, but the light of her eyes slowly go dim before her frame does an emergency shutdown.
>>24899626"SEE! This is what the other grunts wanna see!""Sucks to be those losers!""Yellow human has my faith in him!">>24899622>>24899636"HA! Seems like it was over pretty fast for you!"
>>24899646Good, now I can go to sleepGoodnight Hunger Games
>>24899626>>24899646It sucks Gouf isn't here, but I still have my missiles, hahaha!
>>24899646"Big metal is extra shiny now!""Wait?! Not him! He was my favorite human!!""C'mon ya gotta get out! Don't die like an idiot!">>24899651"See ya! Don't suck next time!"
>>24899355>>24899448>>24899579>>24899618(CTN) Ears or not they certainly add flair to her. >And the Chief could appreciate the Bomb's and Helldiver's explosive skillsets. Even if they weren't SPARTANs. (117) Some parts of this operation may require a more delicate approach. >A beat. (117) But we can appreciate simplicity on occasion. >The Chief still recalled how they *should* try to capture that Sangvis Doll with an eyepatch for one thing. He likewise offered Persica a parting nod as she cut her line. And it seemed as if the impatient Helldiver wouldn't have to wait much longer for action as Cortana would also chime in. (CTN) We can confirm what appears to be your "KCCO" moving inward from St. Petersburg towards Estonia. >And when it rained, it poured, Sangvis ALSO moving towards their objective now! A bit of back and forth would be had between the Chief's AI friend and the captain of the Spear. (CTN) Perhaps we can help by preemptively intercepting our enemies with our respective warships? We can deal with the KCCO via bombing runs from our Longswords and perhaps the Spear itself while the Vigilance can possibly handle Sangvis forces. Deplete or at least thin their ranks and otherwise "discourage" them from bothering us as our little group moves on the sub base. (117) We're ready to act immediately. >Indeed, the petty officer was itching for action, controlled as he was under all of that green armor, the Spear holding for now as it awaited word from the Commander even as Yggdrasil moved to escort the armored train.
>>24899646>>24899663>Vector would respond to the Grunts if she wasn't deactivated...
>>24899663"Man losing to that blue thing HAS to be embarrassing! Make sure to laugh as the dumb loser who lost to this blue thing! HA!>>24899659"Ya have big human weapons. Why use stick and string? Did ya waste ammo already?">>24899673"Welp, dibs on human-thingy's weapon!"
>>24899663>>24899684This'll work juuuust nicely. >Trap set, it soon went off, capturing the jaundiced man, his echoing screams getting a huff from the soldier. That's right, no one's coming to save you pal...
>>24899684I'll do what I please with what I please! Such is my right as a knight, ah ha ha ha!
>>24899684"Small metal thing meets big metal thing. Funny fight happens!""Ya gotta be an idiot to pick that kinda fight! Wait..... Nevermind....""I hate you humans! Yellow one was my favorite one from you batch of freaks!">>24899695"Have fun fighting""I'll take whatever is left from that fight! Might be worth something!"
>>24899701W-wait, what the hell, he's huge!? Gwaaah!
>>24899701This M9 ain't gonna use itself... >Man just needed a target and a good throw.
>>24899703Evil should not be tolerated, no matter it's size.
>>24899701"Okay! Now I really hate you humans!""I don't even wanna make bets now....... GO BIG METAL THING!""Only two left!"
>>24899711Dammit man, how's this a fair matchup!? >Optimus freaking Prime versus a lone UNSC soldier!
>>24899672>>24899618>>24899579>>24899448Strong enough to be gentle, Chief. Just like what Superman does.>That bigass Elmo thing isn't military-grade? Guess it must be for transport, after all.>Sounds like things are getting interesting....Just say "when".>Andy gives his gloves another once-over, finding them satisfactory, apparently. He's been waiting since he got on this bird the first time!
>>24899711"OKAY! NOW I SEE WHY THE PROPHETS WANTED HUMAN DEAD!" "C'MON! HUMAN IS CHEATING! ONLY GRUNTS CAN CHEAT! NOT YOU!""Big metal still has a chance! Crush that human already!"
>>24899719Holy crap, I can't believe that worked a second time! >But could he stick it in the end?
>>24899722>Thinking Prime would hurt humans.
>>24899719"Annnnnnnndd my spirit's broken.... Great.... JUST GREAT....!!"
>>24899725>Lore Accurate Prime.>Thanks for hosting>Til All Are One.
>>24899723I don't want to fight you either dude. This whole thing is kinda messed up speaking plainly. >>24899725>Damn, so it goes then. The trooper felt bad about what he did...
>>24899728>o7, and rest in peace to Mr. Cullen.
>>24899725>A recovered Vector steps out from her repair pod only to see the results of the battle.It would seem my feeling was right... no machine can triumph against mankind...>Don't worry she's not becoming a Sangvis, she is just stating the facts proved by this outcome.>Thank you for the game and congratulations Troopers.>>24899728>You were great son, perhaps the greatest to ever live, Prime.>Cullen's legacy shall outlive all the children of Cybertron and Earth.
>>24899725https://files.catbox.moe/194pka.png(The ending slide for those interested) >>24899725"Yeah yeah""Throw grenades at this loser... I don't care anymore...">>24899728(One of the greatest, he left a legacy be hide. May he find a place and peace in heaven.)
>>24899746>Hums this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx96NLBAahk>Also thanks for the game. Although I wanted Optimus to win it t.bh.
>>24899734>>24899750 (Humble jinxing is the worse)"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)(switching to mobile)
>>24899728>Man....>>24899746>Congratulations.>And thank you.
>>24899579>>24899618>>24899672>>24899717>The Helldiver's focus quickly redirected to his own comms systems after the Elmos forces were alerted to enemy movement up ahead. He was getting chatter in his own ear from the SES that there were movement readings in the Mission Area ahead, and as such, the Star of Vigilance finished its maneuvering to settle at its preferred height in low orbit over the planet. High above the battlefield, the sleek figure of the Super Destroyer stood against the skyline like an aberration of the natural order, presumably right alongside the Tip of the Spear.A Helldiver is trained explicitly to dive in behind enemy lines and take the fight straight into the heart of Tyranny. We should move in ahead of the rest of the force and carve out whatever forces or defenses the enemy has set up down there.>There was a slight pause. A murmur of not-quite hesitation, more like troubled quick-thinking.Ah... typically, Helldivers don't do a lot of naval combat. The Super Destroyer weapon systems are better suited for air-to-ground combat. So if it's all the same, I'll be best put to use down in Paldiski's streets, rather than its shores.>Theoretically, he *could* have Eagle-1 try to deal with the navel vessels... but, it'd be convenient to let the others deal with that. For... reasons.>So from there, he directed a nod towards the Human Bomb.What the Bomber said. We're ready to launch ASAP, Commander.>>24899746>Thhhhhhaaaanks for hosting.
>>24899756I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the suggestion.>Sounds like a broadcast Vector would enjoy honestly. In fact her tone confirms she's not being sarcastic or dismissive to their suggestion.
>>24899757>>24899761Thanks for playing.>>24899750You know the drill. Full body image, oddly enough kills by traps don't count as kills on the end screen so technically this trooper did a pacifist run.
>One more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Q3xTYBbDA
>>24899764>Yee, hope this will suffice for you. >And yeah, I noticed he technically got no kills lol. >>24899765>Good stuff man, that handshake between Optimus and Megatron was a nice bit.
>>24899765>There's my GOAT, Vector Prime....
(On mobile. Lurking now.)>>24899765Immortalized through video, hearts, and minds.Yet it still hurts...>>24899779In a few days I'll have something. And so I'll keep it as a pacifist run.>>24899763>[ All you need is a radio and tune into the Banished frequencies! Maybe you'll be lucky enough to hear the grunt rant on about random topics! Or hear a bunch of angry space apes and split-lips yelling orders at """lesser""" races. ]
>>24899799>Sounds good to me dude. Thanks again for the game!
>>24899803Also, before I forget, cause honestly I don't remember anything else. That thing was left on hold with the moon station; that's the only thing off the top of my head that's left on hold.But if ya busy, save it for later or skip it and have it finished off-screen (like most 343 conflicts).Too many things on hold, and I legit forgot all of them. Not just with you and Aussa. IRL's been busy and very sociable this summer on my end.
>>24899825>I was going to say we did have that one thing left to do and I'd be game to finish it if you are. And Aussa of course.
>>24899672>>24899717>>24899761>She took a nice look at the map showing the live position of the KCCO and Sangvis forces. 3.8 hours before the Military's mechanized forces could reach Paldiski and Tallinn via land and way less with their naval forces. Sangvis would take 2.2 hours with their current pace. The presence of heavily armored forces made a direct land confrontation highly risky.>However there was something to be noticed: no air forces were present in their ranks, KCCO has anti-air systems, yes, but they were lackluster in numbers, while Sangvis could pose a threat at short air distances, but they were weak against medium and long-range bombing runs. Neither of them expecting Griffin to have any air capabilities.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfgLrja3wPk[CO GENTIANE]: Master Chief, Cortana, you can inform Captain Leo he may engage against them with the Longswords or the Spear when ready. Star Marshall, if possible, can you use the Super Destroyer weapons to engage against the Sangvis forces before moving to Paldiski? We could deploy Andy to deal with the groups that are getting closer to Paldiski in order to establish a safe perimeter outside of the base. If we can wore out our enemy before they can reach the base or even force them to retreat, the better for us. Romeo Two Sergeant, prepare to retrieve AR and 404 from Tallinn before the KCCO land or naval forces can reach it. Should they find hostiles in the area help them to neutralize them.[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: Roger that, we'll be on our way.>The five Yggdrasil Vidofnirs change their course towards, as they move through the skies of the Red Zone they would notice the landscape was... odd. Besides the odd forests surviving the radiation or the red-stained ground there's plenty of crystals and white flowers.>Soon the calm waters of the Gulf of Finland and these awfully calm hills and forests will witness the conflict between not just ideologies or world views, but between worlds too...
>>24899799>Good thing most of these Dolls carry or have a radio equipped inside them. She'll be delighted to hear their rants or yapping about bizarre orders.
>>24899832>Gwuh.>Technicalyl it's two things, as there was also an encounter with the USNC and a Ne-class with the zombies. Ne-class wanted to uh, plant something there when all was settled and cleared.>But I can try.
>>24899832BetAlso have this image.>>24899850>[ If these dolls were to meet The Banished, someone's getting shot, or it's going to be an arms deal. For another. ]>>24899851You're going to have to refresh me about that one session. As stated before, I lost track, memory, and notes on past ArrPee sessions. Too many things on hold, and dragging on. Now just with you two.Also how come you didn't bring it up until now?
>>24899877>* [ For another time. ] *
>>24899717>>24899761>>24899848>The Chief gave a nod to the Bomb in agreement. Gentle with others, firm with yourself... >And it was time for a firm showing here as it were, the Spear not too far off from the mustering Super Destroyer. Using their own mapping and visual technology they could see they had *some* time before the first wave of enemies could accost the coming ground team. Another back and forth occurred between the UNSC captain and Cortana, the latter speaking. (CTN) The captain's ready to move accordingly against KCCO first, Commander. >And with the Helldiver's admission, the Chief and his captain factored that into their plans as well along with Gentiane's word. (117) We'll accompany you to Paldiski as well. Having the Bomb, Helldiver, and myself and Cortana working together will maximize success on the ground. (CTN) Not to toot my own horn too much, but I'm quite the sleuth when it comes to cyber intrusion. There isn't a system or electronic I can't deal with! >And naturally the Chief was a powerhouse of his own, the man already kitted out as he stood ready in the D77H along with the Human Bomb and Helldiver. Of which its engines began to spool up in preparation for a flight to the submarine base. The Spear likewise began to turn to face the incoming KCCO forces further out and its launch bays were getting busy as it also readied to deploy its small but potent complement of Longsword fighter/bombers. >Worlds were indeed set to collide, and soon.
>>24899877>Be glad they're currently off-world (HG world, that is) until they manage to beat up some communists, cultists, fellow clankers and politicians.>After that maybe we can see them doing arms deal or see how they fare against them. Or both.
>>24899877>Well uh, because we had the thing with Double Doomguy going on and I am cripplingly socially awkward when it comes to actually bothering people to resume things.>Had to dig for a second.https://archive.palanq.win/bant/thread/24508536/#24512987
>>24899851>Oh yeah, I remember that now that you mention it. Think that was all the way back in June by now lol. >I've got a few hours left in me at this point though just as a heads up to everyone. >>24899877>Right on. And I actually already have that pic, but I appreciate it!
>>24899761>>24899848>>24899887Sounds good to me.>Andy's not a moron, but he's not here to be the plan-maker. He's the blunt instrument. I won't try and make it a competition, but let's see if we can handle it as quick and clean as possible. They won't even know what's hitting 'em until it's too late.>...Doesn't mean he can't boast a bit, though.
>>24899890Let's see how it will play out. When the time comes.>>24899892This has been on hold for some time now. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if you two pressed the "skip mission" button for that one. I don't remember where or what I was going to lead into. Skip old missions and start new ones.>>24899897Bet. Hit the load file
>>24899923>Gotcha, I'll have a reply written up for it soon!
>>24899923>I'd enjoy getting back to it, admittedly, but if that's how you wanna do it, that's fine by me. Frees up the Ne-class to do whatever. She can find another place to plant that thing, even if that one was a damn good choice for it.
>>24899892>>24862066>>24899923>>24862432>The wall humping secret finding and scavenging therein could maybe come later. After all, Hitonari *was* supposed to find a BFG at some point possibly... >To no surprise, the Doomslayer's heavy hits did a number of the Darkbeast but it was still kicking, downed as it was. In fact, they recovered quickly enough to take a swing at Doomguy, the man back-dashing to...0-6: Avoid the hit! 7-9: Get nailed with a loss of shielding! >No matter the case Doomguy was ever on the offensive. He lobbed another Grenade from his Equipment Launcher to try and stagger and of course damage the Loran monster as he switched to his Super Shotgun now. A close-range blast followed, dozens of punt-gun sized pellets flying out to strike at the electrifying abomination. >As he reloaded, he spared Hitonari a glance as he seemingly spoke. He had that over the Doom Marine at least, VEGA piping up as well. Agreed. Whatever mechanism that is to be used will be catastrophic if it's enough to destroy this entire base. >While the Slayer could likely survive, the same probably couldn't be said of Rem or the other space marine. Of which he ALSO came under attack from another Wraiths-damned monster, a fireball being sent Hitonari's way! And unfortunately the Slayer was too busy to readily help. >Time for the Moon trooper to show what he was made of then. No holding back!
>>24899848>>24899887>>24899920>The Helldiver was already readying and rechecking his AR-23 Liberator, among other bits of his equipment, as the Commander started to speak up and give out the game plan.Just point me to the enemy.>Was all he said. Was all he needed to say, really. Once he got on the ground, he'll know what to do. Just... shoot at whoever or whatever starts shooting at them first.>At the same time, high above, the Super Destroyer began to soar just ahead of the main ground attack force. Mission Control aboard the Star of Vigilance spoke up next.(M.C.): "Super Destroyer, moving into position over combat zone. We've got your back, Helldiver.">It likely wouldn't take too long for the enemy forces... or, for that matter, the rest of the world at large... to notice the looming silhouettes approaching the harbor city...
>>24899958>>24899923>Uhhhhh...does Enemy Search C and Lunatic count?Rng!>Unfortunate, he has to take this on the chin to keep Rem safe. Let's...try NOT to do that in the future, but for now, what can you do....>He reaches in to a pouch and procures a small object, hitting a depressor and hucking...a frag grenade at this new beast as he moves to reposition!>...Hold on. Does he have anything on..."that"?1-2: Nothing on the record right now.3-7: Eh, the starter.8+: We can do a little better than that.
>>24900032>FUCK.
>>24900033>We both got bad rolls I see.
>>24900043This board is too slow to rely on rolls based on post number...
>>24900047It does allow for *some* predictability though if we're moving slow enough.
>>24899958>[ Admittedly, forgot about that BFG thing. Skull bash or body slam. Take your pick, Doomguy. Regardless, heavy physical and electric damage to your shielding and armor. Bound to take a notable chunk. ]>[ This close to the darkbeast, its electric field will deal passive and notable electric damage to your shielding. Another frag, followed up with a direct blast from the SSG, bone fragments and patches of black fur break off the beast. Letting out a shrilled screech, warning VEGA. It's building up a lot of electricity, and it backed off, giving Doomguy some space. Why? Because it's angry and annoyed, immediately hopping into phase two! ]>[ Another screech and the darkbeast begins generating even more electricity, glowing brighter blue and producing its own wind vortex on its back from all the discharging power. It follows up with another lunge, mouth open wide, fangs ready, and its coat crackling with bright blue sparks. ]>>24900032>[ Fire ball YEET, and Hitonari answer with frag. Tossed in the beast's direction. While he puts distance between him and this fire-conjuring monster. Stuck with a case of slow-walking boss syndrome, this monster loves taking its time to savor the hunt! Until the grenade was triggered, sending the beast landing on its back. ]>[ Gutterly sceam, indicating it was in pain. Give it a moment to stand, enough to put even more distance between you and it, Hitonari. While the dream child is just quivering and whimpering in your arms. ]
>>24900032>>24900066>Perhaps luck may favor the other soldier of (mis)fortune later, the grunting man seemingly coming up with nothing despite toggling some type of computer from what the Slayer possibly saw out of the corner of his visor. At the very least Hitonari was handling his own monster well enough with a frag, Doomguy's own attempted dodge getting him dome-checked. Hard. Between that blow and the renewed electricity field from the Darkbeast, his secondary MJOLNIR shields were falling fast. It was thanks to his OTHER shielding from the Aegis and Rosarius that ensured it didn't fall faster, the latter glowing a brilliant blue as it tried to absorb the arcs of energy. >Still, both the Doom Marine and his beastly foe were more than in the game, the latter crackling with renewed power as it lunged again at Doomguy! >With a snarl himself the Scourge fired off ANOTHER Grenade himself to stagger and damage them with his crimson bomb, a quick switch to his Chaingun also being made. He activated the frontal shield to block the incoming strike from the Darkbeast while also opening fire at near point blank ranges, more than a dozen rounds impacting against his target!
>>24900066>>24900081>Have fun having a sit OVER THERE, you flaming ass.You'll be okay. Take some deep breaths.>A word aside to the little goblin creature can't hurt.>Let's circle around and engage the bigger beastie from the opposite side of the Slayer, flanking is a good trick! The previous beasts reacted poorly to fire, and while he's assuming the one throwing the fireballs was exempt, this big guy...it's worth a try.>Hitonari targets Darkbeast with a [Fire Shot]! If it hits a weakness...I can and will invoke the power of a Co-Op Attack!
>>24899887>>24899920>>24900014>Sorry for the wait.[CO GENTIANE]: Understood, keep extreme caution against them, their lack of aerial forces doesn't mean they're a toothless wolf. Tell the captain I wish him and his men good luck.>Gentiane looks at the screen and sees the Spear's signal redirecting to stop the advance of the KCCO vanguard. They would soon find their land forces moving in six armored trains while the naval forces used a couple of destroyers protecting the convoys of the Military. They had quite the arsenal in them: tanks, mechas, visible androids and plenty of men ready to unleash hell in Paldiski and in Tallinn.[CO GENTIANE]: Sangvis forces are located south of Parnu, but their vanguard has already made it to Rapla. Let the vanguard get closer so they can be ambushed by Bomb, Master Chief and the Star Marshall. The bulk of their forces will be a nice target for the Star Destroyer...>It's a good thing only brave bounty hunters and their black market Dolls, infected humans and ELID creatures roam the Red Zones. But it won't take long for SF and KCCO to realize they're about to face an enemy they have never seen before... as well as Havier sharing some of that information with StateSec or someone else.>Nevertheless the Destroyer would soon detect the bulk of the Sangvis forces, like the Griffin forces they had huge numbers of Dolls, but theirs were accompanied with automatons, small mechanized units and drones, their lack of "human-like" traits compared to the Commander's Dolls and the fact they all wear black and red might bring them some uneasy memories to the 'Divers... as well as a nice way to let out any frustration from working alongside "machines in human skin".[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: Commander, we've made contact with 404 and AR Team, but M4 requests you help her with something... it seems they found something inside the city.(1/2)
>>24899887>>24899920>>24900014>>24900116[CO GENTIANE]: What did they found?[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: Traces of Paradeus activity, Commander, it seems Paradeus has left some individuals in the city, some are hostile but the rest...[CO GENTIANE]: What about them?[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: They are acting weird with M4. 404 Leader UMP45 has detected they have tried to make contact with her via radio or using other signals, something about using an "OGAS".[CO GENTIANE]: ...!>Were these enemies Nytos? No, something's wrong, if they were Nytos they would all have engaged against Anti-Rain and 404. Something is off.[CO GENTIANE]: Be ready to extract them and keep your distance away from them, if they are Nytos then they could prove very dangerous to you.[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: Roger that.>Whatever Paradeus was planning it was a proof they were active on the region and that perhaps they were already on Paldiski.[CO GENTIANE]: Cortana, I'm sure your electronicwarfare skills may outmatch those of DP-12 and UMP45 and you'll be able to deal with any KCCO android or mecha as well as minor Sangvis units, but beware of facing off the Sangvis Ringleaders and the Nytos, their systems might trigger very hostile defense mechanisms that could pose a threat. Should you find them I suggest to use any methods.>A brief laugh comes from the Commander's mouth.[CO GENTIANE]: Alright Andy, but be careful out there. If you encounter any Sangvis Ringleader or a group of Nytos, you know what to do with them if they overwhelm the Star Marshall and Master Chief.(2/2)
>Just a heads up to you guys, I'm going to have to call it here for now since I'm getting tired. Appreciate the RP in the meantime and hope we can resume again soon!
>>24900081>[ How many layers of overshield does John Doom have? Regardless, the beast's electric charge is entirely localized; draining it would take a long time, but it's still doable. One more frag, directly into the beast's shoulder. Leaving visible cracks. Despite being only bones, the beast is very durable. ]>[ Teeth clashing with a plasma shield from the chain gun, swiftly followed by a barrage of bullets. Some shattering right into the darkbeast's bones, leaving cracks on impact. Others are caught by the localized electricity, acting like a natural barrier for the Dark Beast. Even if it hurt, the beast showed no reaction. Retaliating by delivering a fast claw swipe right into Doomguy's side. Aiming more to fling Doomguy away, rather than deal damage, think fast or get YEETed, John Doom. ]>>24900112>[ Until Hitonari kicked in. Hitting the darkbeast on the side with | Fire shot |. WEAKNESS H! In combination with the Doomguy's chain gun barrage, the darkbeast's electric field dispersed, with one leg caving in, hitting the beast with a knockdown. Gone was its brilliant blue electricity and localized wind vortex. Now just a dark-gray skeleton with black fur. It's struggling to stand up, wailing in pain, and left without a chance to act. ] >>24900149(Bet. Still next time.)
>>24900149>I was thinking on calling it as well lol. Spent a bit too much editing the map and that one logo in it. Thanks for the RP and see you next time!
>>24900149>I'm getting kinda fuzzy-headed myself so stopping here is good, yeah.>>24900155>>24900158>Just you wait, next time we'll be getting to the part where we all die horribly!>Won't that be fun?
The trash hg thread is up
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>>24903154Not very often you see this meme around anymore, is it?Good times, good times...
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>>24903515BJ Blazkowicz
>>24903515Yeon
>>24903515Ruriko
>>24903549>1Huh. That's what I get for posting on mobile.
>Anyways, quickly, while nobody is able to stop me.>>24888685>Atop one of the distant hills relative to the background (perhaps one could even call them mountains?), a great cyclopean machine much like picrel but in green tries to nestle itself as close to the curve of the hill as possible as it slowly scans along the ruined city below with its one eye and a manipulator-heled camera device. >Snug inside the cockpit, its operator muses to herself, noting her findings in to a recording device.As believed, area resembles the Americas, but an excessive amount of urban decay is present, and there are no notable signs of life, both likely due to heightened background radiation...>She lets out a breathy sigh. This is due to be a slow one.>If the pilot continues to be disappointed by a lack of anything, she'll take it in closer for a walk, but for now the reconnaissance machine stays put, its' robust radar dome turning away quietly as the pilot regularly flips between standard camera imaging, thermals for the hell of it, and even a ground-based sonar to detect movement.
>>24904080Damn, that thing starts every sentence with "I know", he thinks in 4k, that ain't a forehead that's a 4X4 Head.
>>24904241>It's an EWAC Zack because the Early Warning comes from it calculating the future before it happens.
>>24904249So it's "I CAN SEE THE FUTURE" but Gundam.
>>24904258https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr8QiNKDBD4>AWAC mobile suits are funny because they always just slap the radome on the back of the head.
>>24904279Xenomorph headed mofos
>>24904283>All the better to see you coming with.
>>24903515PombonHi again hg.
>>24903515Lonk From Pennsylvania
>>24903515Madotsuki
>>24905500Hello there.
>>24903515Evil Pea?
>>24906268Doing good?
Gonna hit image limit soon
>>24907798>The question is if we avoid our fate or spam images to rush ahead to it.
>>24908086We spam it to force the future!
>>24908216https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk1tDOcrkak>...I guess we could just make a new thread now though. It'd probably take a while for me to work out what given I'm multitasking something fierce here.
>>24908294Go for it, meanwhile taking us up to 140 images
>>24908331Is it time for us to move to a new death site?
>>24908546Yes
>>24908568Good, now get in the wood chipper.
>>24903515Vector
>>24907506Pretty alright. Things have been looking good. Hope you're well too.
>>24903515John Hancock>>24903154https://files.catbox.moe/9cgqco.png
>>24908847Been alright for the most part, got sick for a good week or so but other than that I've just been lurking around here, learning what little I can.
>>24904080>Suddenly, the radar registers a signal, it's not on the ground or in a shelter underground, but coming right from the air. It's soon confirmed to be an aircraft, although it is definitely different to the one you might expect that would be patrolling the region.>Unlike the BOS' Prydwen this beast of steel has more green colors and doesn't seem to be as outdated as the Brotherhood's flagship. It doesn't seem it has detected the presence of the Zeek yet...
>>24909107>Ahg, shit.>Well, of course it wouldn't, it's a bona-fide stealth unit, don't you know, even among mobile suits which are naturally tougher to spot on radar.Ah...here we are...perhaps we're not alone out here after all.>Right when she was getting bored. Not that she would know anything about the locals, though. The machine's monoeye shifts to track the motion up above and raise its' camera gun as well to snap photos of this in study, the pilot calculating its' trajectory.
>>24909237>The large ship's trajectory seemed to follow a monotonous path following the river's trail while ignoring the devastated Commonwealth towns and cities. At first glance its armor looks nothing spectacular and it doesn't seem to be capable of engaging in combat, it seems to be a pure recon unit.>Nothing would stand out for the bona-fide Zeek stealth unit, at until it saw what it seemed to be a giant bird landing above the iron zeppelin and soon noticing via the enhanced camera's vision that it is in fact a winged person carrying reconnaissance equipment.>The estimated trajectory seems to show it flew right over their location and was most likely coming from afar. Their position might be compromised yet the flying piece of metal shows no signs of changing its course or taking actions against the ones taking a peak at them.
>>24909262...Haah?>What the hell? This can't be one of the locals, can it?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e28LSkIitqg>Document that....perhaps that woman from back in the day was on to something...oh, shit, uh->The pilot cranks the power down on the radome to cause it to stop rotating it, in the hopes of making it less noticeable still. That said, it's possible that it simply wasn't looking for this...how odd. Nothing to do now but watch and wait to see what happens....
>>24909317>This odd sight confirmed that whatever faction or group was behind the armored zeppelin wasn't local of the region... they had mutants and weird things, but nothing so out of place like those winged people.>And speaking of which, more of them arrive at the aircraft coming from all directions, two of them seem have at least flew over the location of the reconnaissance mobile suit. The aricraft's speed increases after it confirms all the recon units have returned safe and sound and continues its trek through the Commonwealth Wasteland.>Its intentions are still unknown by now, but given they deployed recon units an hypothesis or two might be formulated: they're looking for something valuable, or something or someone, or perhaps they're preparing a larger operation in the area.
>>24909383>Two possibilities about her own current status exist. One, they didn't realize she's there. Two, they did notice, and just don't care.Mm...>This zone has been dead, but whoever this is might be a peer, near-peer or...well, a lot of other civilizations around here have outshone them already....>...This probably takes priority. Let's see where they're going, if she can at least keep them in line-of-sight while walking after them. If need be she can call in something to help keep up, but preferably....>Image limit lol.
>>24909425>Perhaps with some luck they might be a peer or near-peer rather that outshine them in every regard...>The ship pays little to no attention to the attempts of scavengers or mad super-mutants who would try to fire their weapons against it, the bullets and explosives harmlessly bounce when impacting against the armor, leaving no dent or signs of any damage. >The ship and its crew doesn't even bother to pay them back in a smiliar or higher manner, it continues its scouting mission through the Wasteland. Its presence will definitely bring confusion and panic to most locals and their petty factions after realizing conventional small or medium weapons are useless against it.>So it would seem lmao. Think this shall be my last reply for the night in that case.
>>24909470>Acceptable armor....do be expected from the size that nothing with just small arms could do anything meaningful.>The pilot is not so gentle, especially towards anything armed with the likes of man-portable anti-vehicle weapons like rocket launchers or better, which may well get a quick spraying-down with some enhanced 120mm rounds before she moves on. If she can't simply evade them...which is easier than you'd think for its' size. Seriously, mobile suits can damn well jumpscare you at times. She will at least made note of such populace. If her people ever come back to the area, maybe they can make use of some of that.>Whoever these ones are in any case they're not interested in the locals, clearly...strange.>Gonna make me make the new thread after all....>Have a good one.
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>>24909597Ah, forgot to link it, sorry.
