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The Holding Camp
Exactly what it says!! Repliforce are here. :D
Contents:
Iris

Pirate Man has arrived.

> From outside, Jet Stingray raises his left arm to avoid getting a blade in the head, but it does mean it doesn't hurt. .oO(I've been discovered and attacked... Just hope this doesn't start any problems... Regardless, I'm not leaving them behind. Not fully at least.) Deciding that retreat is now something he has to do, the stingray backflips in the waters, using his footjets to propell him to the depths, having down all that he feels that he can, considering the situation at hand.

> From outside, Jet Stingray retreats from the area swiftly, outdistancing all pursuit and parting shots.

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.

> From outside, Wind Man receives a radio transmission from Enker.

Iris is sitting rather morosely in one of the tents, being guarded by a Sniper Joe.

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.

> From outside, Wind Man floats back through the air toward the prison camp.

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.

> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.

Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.

Wind Man has arrived.

Pirate Man almost knocks over his chair as he recieves the radio, he looks to a few of his drones saying, "Aquatic gear, NOW!", the drones quickly run off before they return and follow the corsair out of camp

Pirate Man has left.

> From outside, Pirate Man has arrived.

Flare Feline is in the same tent, that being the command tent. Though Flare really isn't a Lieutenant, that's what Deluge wants everyone to believe. He's sitting as well, chin on his palm. Until this situation develops more, there's nothing much that can be done, but sit and wait for whatever their fate will be.

Iris hms, as Pirate Man leaves with a contingent of Joes. "Aquatic gear? I wonder what's going on?"

> From outside, Jet Stingray merely continues to stay near the bottom of the waters, using his other hand to pull out the fan blade lodged in his arm. .oO(That was simple enough. Wait till he's gone and back up I go, no problem.)

> From outside, Pirate Man runs out of the camp followed by a few large drones in aquatic gear, he quickly leads them to where Jet is possibly hiding before he jumps in transmitting to the drones, "Capture him and take him back to the camp.", the drones nod as they follow in quicky starting their search for the stingray

> From outside, Jet Stingray merely winces as he takes out the metal from his arm, letting it sink to the sand bottom of the waters. As the drones begins to enter the water, he sighs faintly, letting a few air bubbles escape to the surface. .oO(Major revenage when all this is said and done.) For now though, he waits until he figures out what his foes are planning to do... or perhaps what /he/ is planning to do. It's not every day that /he's/ the one one fighting the system.

> From outside, Pirate Man is silent as he continues on his way to the bottom, he catches sight of the bubbles but doesn't do anything considering them a distraction, while as the master corsair continues on his way the joes splitup into groups of two, brandishing only net guns for now as they try to find the forcer

> From outside, Jet Stingray receives a radio transmission from Templar.

Repair Bot has arrived.
Wind Man drops Repair Bot.

> From outside, Jet Stingray merely shakes his head at the transmission he gets. .oO(Lucky this time...) He begins to fire up his foot jets, perparing to make a beeline to get out of there by the time Pirate Man and company can see him.

> From outside, Pirate Man smirks as he reaches the bottom already having loaded a gravity mine in his cannon, he starts to move forward to Jet's position since he hasn't seen him yet, the drones also continue on their way most behind their captain while the rest in other parts of the water ready to fire if they see the forcer

> From outside, Jet Stingray shakes his head, merely trying to figure out where the foes might be, firing off a shot in the dark, the merky depths hindering him as well. After letting one of the torpedos go for what most would consider just for the heck of it, the stingray then begins to scream off, figuring that hanging around to taunt would be a back call.

> From outside, Jet Stingray retreats from the area swiftly, outdistancing all pursuit and parting shots.

> From outside, Pirate Man optics widen as he see's the torpedo as it speeds by, he scowls as he looks in its direction barely watching as Jet speeds off, he looks to the drones silently as he thinks of another plan not happy with what he has to report to Enker

> From outside, Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Enker.

> From outside, Pirate Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.

> From outside, Jet Stingray merely proves how he's the fastest thing underwater by screaming off at unheard of underwater speeds at over two hundred miles per hour. .oO(Just to let you Robot Masters know how much I care about what you guys.) And with that, he's gone.

> From outside, Jet Stingray enters the Underneath Northern Atlantic.
> From outside, Jet Stingray has left.

> From outside, Pirate Man frowns as he looks to his radio already sending a signal for a few aquatic drones to attempt to intercept Jet later, he looks in the direction he sped off wishing that he had the wall sub right now

> From outside, Pirate Man frowns as he gets out of the water followed by the Joes, he looks to them saying, "Why didn't ye fire?!", the drones just back away as the corsair starts to head back to camp

Iris reaches into her purse, and the Joe guarding her levels his gun at her. She frowns. "Alright, that's -enough-, I'm getting out my hairbrush...my HAIRBRUSH! See??" She shows the Joe her hairbrush, backside and front. "Sheesh..."

Pirate Man scowls as he enters the camp followed by the drones, he looks around saying, "Blast it all, I shall get him next time.", he looks to one of the drones before punching it in the face saying, "While ye scurvy dogs were of no use out there."

Iris stops herself from mentioning to Pirate that the Joes are no use in -here-, either...she doesn't want to get these guys irate at her, so she keeps her mouth shut.

Flare Feline watches as the Joe gives Iris a hard time. oO(Geez they're overreactive... what did he think she was going to pull out anyway, not like we can get out of here, even if we DID have weapons.) Flare is sitting with his legs crossed, his left foot bobbing up and down quickly, he looks really antsy. He's not the type who can stand it being locked in one place for too long, he needs to get outside and run around, and the camp really isn't large or open enough for the speeds he's used to running at...

Pirate Man ignores the prisoners as he looks around the camp trying to get it back in order but doesn't say anything as he watches the group that went with him run off to get back into normal gear, carrying their downed comrade with them

Wind Man floats up behind Pirate. "....You lost him, as well?

Pirate Man nods to Wind Man but doesn't say anything as he heads back into his tent with the rest of his drone officers

Wind Man has left.
> From outside, Wind Man has arrived.
> From outside, Wind Man enters the Sky Above Western Europe.
> From outside, Wind Man has left.

> From outside, Blizzard Man arrives from the France.
> From outside, Blizzard Man has arrived.
Blizzard Man has arrived.

> From outside, Wind Man arrives from the London - Northern Outskirts.
> From outside, Wind Man has arrived.
Wind Man has arrived.

> From outside, Metal Man arrives from the London - Eastern Outskirts.
> From outside, Metal Man has arrived.
> From outside, Ground Man arrives from the London - Western Outskirts.
> From outside, Ground Man has arrived.

Metal Man has arrived.
Ground Man has arrived.

Pirate Man laughs as he is has gotten back in a good mood, he leans back in his chair while looking to his drone officers as they finish another round of grog, he looks to them saying, "Aye mates, this be the good life. Too bad our ship be in dry dock.", he starts another round of cards already having one most of his crews gold

The camp begins to tremble... And then with a loud earth shattering boom, Ground Man errupts into the scene, right in the middle of the Camp. He quickly transforms into Robot form, and glances around warily.

Flare Feline was sitting around in the command tent, but now he's up and pacing. First of all he's nervous about this whole ordeal, second he can't stand being locked up in a confined space like this much longer...

A fog cloud (not unusual in Britain) visibly eyes Ground. "Always have to do things the hard way, don't you?"

Blizzard Man skis in rapidly, looking around. "Wow... What a day..." he mumbles, plodding around slowly. "Maybe I should just hang out for a while... See what's going on around here..."

Iris backs off in surprise, as Ground Man suddenly surfaces.

Ground Man wonders for just a moment, why a weather occurance is speaking to him. Then it clicks in, "So?" Boy, is he awfully cheerful today... Actually he is, you can tell by the blank look on his expressionless face.

Pirate Man's optics widen as the table is almost knocked over, he leaves his tent saying, "Who be making all that racket out there?", he stops as he notices Ground but doesn't say anything as he looks around

Flare Feline nearly jumps as Ground Man surfaces. One of the Joes immediatly points his weapon at him suspiciously, Flare looks at him "Sorry! Sheesh." He's really edgy right now...

The fog dissipates, and Wind Man, revealed, slowly drifts to within a few inches of the ground. He smirks coolly.

Ground Man points to Iris, "She is."

Iris says, "Huh? -- No I'm not!"

Ground Man snarls, "Insolent philistine! TO THE GULAGS WITH YOU!

Blizzard Man continues to wander about the perimeter, he stops and looks at Ground Man. "Why would we take her to Siberia?"

Wind Man eyes Ground, then looks at Pirate. "I do not believe Iris capable of drilling, upwords, through the middle of the camp..." He points a fan-blade at the Ground Man-sized whole in the ground.

Flare Feline snaps himself out of it "Hey!" He exlaims and walks between Iris and Ground "She didn't do anything you oversized drill-bit!"

Ground Man hrms... "Well, the mines are rather damp and boring... So..." He rubs his chin with his brand spanking new right hand, "Maybe her whiny voice would keep me awake when I have to mine on those long endless shifts."

Pirate Man frowns as he looks to the others saying, "Alright enough of this, while who told ye to come to the camp without informing me?", he looks to each of the other masters before saying, "Well someone speak up."

Ground Man stares Flare right in the eye... After all they're about the same size. "Ballade did." He claims, without even looking away from his target.

Wind Man says, "Ballade."

Blizzard Man nods, "Ballade."

Iris curiously stares down the hole from whence Ground Man came, while the Wily brothers converse (read: squabble) amongst themselves.

Wind Man says, "He didn't say it through normal radio channels."

Flare Feline keeps his gaze locked on Ground Man, not moving. They may be prisoners, that doesn't mean he has grovel before them.

Pirate Man nods to the others before saying, "Alright then, someone fill up that hole Ground dug then take your places as guards.", he turns back to go into his personal tent which is almost a mess now

Ground Man grins slightly, in that rather sadistic fashion of his... Ground Man snaps his fingers, and about twenty Miner Mets pop out of the hole, and begin filling it.

Wind Man rolls his optics and summons up a small whirlwind to pick up the dirt and drop it in the whole... along with a couple of Mets. Oops.

Metal Man enters the main entrance to the camp. Looks like he is not hiding any more.

Iris glances over at Flare, and shrugs.

Announcement: Regulus shouts, "And high above the Earth, in what was the hope of the world and become a modern sword of Damoclese... a desperate plan is hatched. A plan that just might save the world..."

Flare Feline relaxes a bit, but stays where he is, at least until it looks like Groundman won't be assaulting Iris anymore, she's had enough happen to her as it is.

Blizzard Man shrugs and looks at the hole.

Ground Man turns to address his fellow Robot Masters, "You ever get that strange feeling... Like the calm before a storm?"

Wind Man murmurs, "I *AM* the storm...

Flare Feline turns back to Iris, once Ground Man begins talking to the other Masters "Come on... let's go back to our tent..." He says direly.

Iris begins following Flare back to the tent. "Unbelievable," she murmurs, shaking her head.

Metal Man mutters something about glitchy new models.

Pirate Man smirks as he fixes up the card game as he rejoins his officers inside his tent saying, "Alright mates, where were we before bring interupted.", the drones just grumble as they look at the small pile of bags forming behind their captain

Ground Man says, "I believe we were in the process of confusing our prisoners... No, wait... That was just me."

Flare Feline glances at Iris once they're in "Ignore them, hopefully we soon won't have to be locked up here, listening to them..." He pauses before adding "One way or another..."

Blizzard Man shrugs at Ground Man. "You're just imagining things. There is always calm within chaos, you merely have to know where to look."

> From outside, Frost Man arrives from the London - Northern Outskirts.
> From outside, Frost Man has arrived.

Ground Man says, "I know..."

Frost Man has arrived.

Around the camp you'll see many drones marching around, most marked with the Wily Roger besides other signs showing to who they belong two, each brandishing a different weapon as they walk by, the largest appear to have gathered into one of the main tents where Pirate Man is located with what appears to be his ships officers, a small pile of gold bags behind him, else where the other masters are handling their own business, while as for the prisoners, most are in their tents except for a few

Iris says, "You're right, Flare. Hope is all we have left, we'd better hang onto it as tight as we can."

Ground Man hrms...

Flare Feline sighs, and nods to Iris. "You're right, we really CAN'T do anything else right now, just trust the General and hope that he'll get us out of here." Flare doesn't like having to rely on someone else to save his aft, but there isn't much else of a choice right now. He sits, and soon becomes jittery again, he really doesn't like being confined like this. If he soon doesn't get to move about freely and quickly in an open space, he'll snap...

Ground Man doesn't feel too comfortable, being here... He glances around warily.

<Global News Network> And for all the eyes upon the massive station floating in the sky above the earth... the gleaming star of fear, once hope. And then... it goes dark. The signals from it's defensive stations go dead. The lights go out... and there is silence in the heavens. Power is... out in Eurasia. Perhaps the moment for freedom has come...

(Ch. D [Public]) Duelist Cavalier transmits: 'Space is so much prettier in the dark, don't you think?'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Ground Man transmits: 'As long as I don't get to see your ugly face, I'm happy.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Serenade transmits: 'Why you little...'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Duelist Cavalier transmits: 'Hahahahaha....'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Heat Man transmits: 'My REACTORS! MY CHILDREN! You die for harming my family, Duelist.'.

> From outside, Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission.

Wind Man says, "I distrust this... I believe I'll send a probe..."

(Ch. D [Public]) Serena Gilbert transmits: 'Honey, Ah don't think you could harm a flea, let alone Duelist.'.

> From outside, Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Heat Man.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Heat Man.
Spy Cam has arrived.
Wind Man drops Spy Cam.

(Ch. D [Public]) Duelist Cavalier transmits: 'Come and find me, Robot Masters! You'll not have to look far! Just follow the bouncing radio signal!'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Denji Kitsune transmits: 'I'll be along shortly, Spiral Pegasus appears to have already gotten himself in a bit of pain.'.

> From outside, Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.
Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.

Pirate Man is silent as he listens to the radio, he gathers up his gold and stores it away before looking to the drones saying, "Alright, fun time be over, double the guards!", the whole camp comes to an uproar as every single drone grabs for their guns and other armaments prepping for battle

> From outside, Pirate Man sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
Pirate Man sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
> From outside, Metal Man receives a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission.

> From outside, Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

Ground Man smirks, "You do know... If Repliforce does act now... That the General has broken his word, and thus has no honour..." He just stands about calmly, "This is very amusing..."

> From outside, Frost Man arrives from the London - Northern Outskirts.
> From outside, Frost Man has arrived.
Frost Man has arrived.

> From outside, Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Pirate Man.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Pirate Man.

Iris sighs, as she's suddenly surrounded by Joes. "Alright you guys...give me some breathing room, you don't have to crowd in so close you know."

> From outside, Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.
Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

Ground Man says, "Frost Man... Wind Man... Can you make the weather around camp, unbearable?"

> From outside, Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Metal Man receives a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission.

Flare Feline listens the the radio, and the ruckas outside, funny, all the noise calms him down a bit, at least he has something to focus on. Then the Joes surround them both "Alright you guys, back off ok? We're not going to be pulling anything funny."

A good number of Gear Clowns enter the camp and start to take swarm the area.

Wind Man begins calling orders to his probe and drone network, calling reinforcements to the hot spots, as available... lots of miniature clouds and tornadoes start forming around the perimeter....

Wind Man says, "Affirmative."

Blizzard Man plods about, not really paying much attention to things.

Announcement: Regulus shouts, "Oh, and the station going dark? That's the cue for the good guys."

Ground Man says, "Blizzard Man... Make a Blizzard. Geeze."

Wind Man also expands the fog cloud to encompass the entire camp perimeter. While it's not impossible to see inside, it is made more difficult, unless your optics are adjusted to it... as Wind most certainly is...

Ground Man peers thru the fog with thermographic ease...

Blizzard Man looks at Ground Man and nods, "What flavor? Butterfinger, Reeses' Pieces, Heath?" He queries, curiously... Before smirking, "I'm kidding, sheesh." From his body a dark, heavy cloud spirals out, snow starting to come down from the heavens en masse.

Pirate Man nods to Ground, "Now there be a good idea.", he looks to the drones, "Hevy altillery group prepare your weapons.", he watches as several large Joes and Powermusclers start to setup a few cannons and other artillery as the others look around the area ready to fire when given the order, the master corsair walks over to Iris saying, "Be quiet for a bit, missy."

Iris sighs, sitting in the blinding fog. "Why is everyone always telling me to be quiet? I hardly ever talk at all..."

Iris says, "This fog is really annoying..."

Iris says, "Flare, where are you?"

Metal Man radios commands to his drones and they take up postion around the camp's outer areas.

Frost Man lumbers into the camp, eyes glaring around. The giant Robot Master makes his way over to Pirate Man, perhaps the smartest comrade he knowns. "What you want I do? You want I to crush hostages?" he asks, clenching a mitten before Iris threateningly.

Flare Feline almost snarls a bit as the Masters blanket the area in fog and snow, this'll complicate things. oO(This confusion could mean someone will try to save us. I had better watch myself though, I don't want to do anything to endanger the others...) He keeps still for now, not doing anything rash. When Iris asks her question, he says "Over here" he walks over near her. Flare doesn't exactly have thermo-whatchamahoozit vision, but he can see a bit better than a normal reploid, being based on a cat. He walks over and just puts his hand on her shoulder "We'll be fine..."

Pirate Man looks to Frost and shakes his head, "Belay that mate, help create a blizzard with the others, hust make sure it mainly hits the enemy.", he continues to walk around with his drones as they setup the artillery, he occasionally looks to the forcers in the camp, mainly Iris as he thinks on Metals suggestion

Wind Man closes his optics, relying mostly on his probes for visuals... and concentrates on controlling the fog. He makes it as bitterly cold and windy as Adroidally possible on the very farthest perimeter of it, outside the camp, where the Reps will have to come through...

Iris huddles against Flare in the thick fog, pretty unhappy but she's stopped commenting at this point. She's just sitting there quietly.

Blizzard Man focuses his mind upon the mission at hand, pressing frozen goodness into the faces of the potentially invading Repliforcers. He cackles softly, watching a blizzard fall all around the perimeter of the internment camp.

Flare Feline stays close to Iris, and tries to make out anything he can through all the confusion and fog. oO(Seems like they're really in an uproar. I wonder what's going on?)

Wind Man creates a few class-five octuplet tornadoes just outside the fog, for variety...making Blizzard's blizzard ESPECIALLY biting....

Frost Man blinkies. "But me not able to control blizzard... Me go out and watch from outside. Try to stop enemy before they get -in- camp." He turns and walks toward the perimeter. He seems unfazed by the suddenly harsh weather.

Metal Man look over in Iris' general direction and a lear forms under his face plate. oO(Well if we go down why not give the Repliforce something to remeber us.) Metal Man pulls a Metal Blade from sub-space and idly toys with it. "Just one of those days."

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Blizzard Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.
Blizzard Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.

Iris is still huddled next to Flare, blissfully unaware of Metal Man's evil thoughts, at least for the time being.

Flare Feline can't see Metal Man toying with his blade, it's probably a good thing to, since that might force him to forget the surrender and attack. But he still tries to make anything out. oO(Damn... it's cold... this isn't good, I can't function as well in the cold. I have to stay focused...)

Blizzard Man has left.
> From outside, Blizzard Man has arrived.
Blizzard Man has arrived.

Blizzard Man nods at the radio, keeping the power up. He cackles loudly, sending bone-chilling evil into the blizzard. He sends a return radio to Wind Man, keeping his mind focused upon sustaining the unnatural blizzard.

> From outside, Blizzard Man sends a radio transmission to Wind Man.
Blizzard Man sends a radio transmission to Wind Man.
> From outside, Wind Man receives a radio transmission.
Wind Man receives a radio transmission.
> From outside, Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.
Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.

Pirate Man smirks as he watches the others, he looks to the artillery as its finished saying, "Alright, load first round.", the drones quickly load the shells in the pair of cannons while the others prepare their own guns to fire, everyone of them ignoring the could as they prepare to attack.

> From outside, Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
Pirate Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Metal Man receives a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission.
> From outside, Flare Feline receives a radio transmission.

Whirlpool Lobster sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Be safe, and good luck."

> From outside, Repliforce Cargo Plane <Cow> has arrived.

Flare Feline shivers with the cold, as Blizzard does his thing. He almost opens his hand, but closes it again quickly oO(Oops, I have to be careful. I was going to form a Flare pulse to heat myself up, but I can't let them know I'm still armed. It might be my only advantage now...)

Iris has curled up in a fetal position next to Flare. She isn't shivering, but she looks very uncomfortable.

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Whirlpool Lobster: "*shivering with cold* G-good luck? Th-thanks I guess, th-though I really don't k-know what's going o-on..."

Ground Man orders his drill divers to assault the "cow" as it lands...
Repliforce Cargo Plane <Cow> isn't even here yet. :P

Flare Feline is sitting on the ground in the middle of the RF camp tents. Iris is next to him, as the fog and blizzard blow around overhead, caused by the weather-altering Masters. Flare looks quite uncomfortable in all the cold, he's not built to function as well in these conditions. He looks attentive, trying to make ANYTHING out with the reduced visibility. Even though it's cold, he's ready to act if need be...

Jet Stingray has arrived.

Frost Man stands tall outside the camp and its meteorological barrier.

Castor has left.

Ring Redwing has arrived.

Gear Clowns has arrived.

Metal Man drops Gear Clowns.

Repliforce Cargo Plane <Cow> cruises in at a fairly low altitude... trying to navigate the blizard and doing a fairly good job of it. The door opens up so that early jumpers can fall to their deaths... er. Attack from above. Yes.

Blizzard Man should also note there is an octuplet of F5 tornadoes out there... Which could be difficult to fly through... In addition to the massive blizzard.

Ring Redwing leaps out of the COW, and begins plummeting earthward, through the fog. her red crimson wings unfolding as she does, she halts her suicidal plunge quickly.

Wind Man directs one of those class-5 cyclones toward the cow, in the hopes that Windy can, umm, "catch" the troops falling from it... but some of them are GOING to get through, with the amount of effort and distance it takes...

> From outside, Maverick Hunter Recon Vehicle <Phantom> arrives from the London - Northern Outskirts.

> From outside, Maverick Hunter Recon Vehicle <Phantom> has arrived.

Iris leans against Flare...she closes her eyes, as she can't see anything in this blinding, miserable weather anyhow. She's scared, feeling very much like the world's coming to an end with all of this deafening noise and confusion. She doesn't even see the Cow arrive...

> From outside, Maverick Hunter Recon Vehicle <Phantom> enters the Sky Above Western Europe.

> From outside, Maverick Hunter Recon Vehicle <Phantom> has left.

> From outside, Ring Redwing receives a radio transmission.
Ring Redwing receives a radio transmission.

Jet Stingray leaps out of the Cow with a loud shout of anger, turning on his foot jets a few moments after falling to blast for the camp. The weather is hard and there is sure to be a mass of unfriendly fire, but no matter what... He /will/ win. "It's time for to kick some /mad/ aft! Repliforce, attack with all you got!" he shouts using his faceplate amp to make it a resounding cry.

Spiral Pegasus has arrived.
Ground Man aims upwards at Jet Stingray, and unleashes a volley of drills...

Ground Man misses Jet Stingray with his Spread Drill attack.

Flare Feline places his hand on Iris' head. He really can't make the cow out either, but he DOES notice something big in the sky, but for all he knows, it could be a master transport. It certainly DOES seem like the world is coming to and end alright....

> From outside, Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission.

> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.
Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.

<Global News Network> *A semi-staticy transmission fills the airwaves. The image is dark, but it isn't poor lighting... once the camera zooms out a bit, the form can be identified as Opera of the Musica Guard.* "Good evening, citizens of Earth. I am sending this transmission from the Eurasia space city. With my fellow Guard, we have taken Doctor Wily captive with the help of other citizens on this city. Robot Masters, you are hearby ordered to stand down and release your hostages. Should you not believe my claims, here is the doctor himself." *The camera moves downward, showing the head of the Robot Masters in her grip.* "My sons, fall back... and take everything you can that isn't nailed down."

Meanwhile, among the various tents in the area, the countless Repliforce troops who surrendered wait in their tents, trying to take cover from this weather. They're as confused as Iris and Flare right now, and they just wait for something to happen, good or bad.

Pirate Man scowls as he watches whats goin on yelling to drones, "Prepare to open fire when you can!", he then walks back to where Iris is saying, "While I think it be time to take a little insurance to keep myself alive.", he motions for Metal to follow while the drones start to fire almost anything into the air including the artillery, a few missiles are launched directly for the Cow trying to knock it out of the sky

Denji Kitsune soars out of the Cow, green energy rippling behind him. He activates his Power Scope (tm), engaging the various sensory suites in an attempt to locate the source of the atmospheric disturbance. As an extra precaution, he turns on his forcefield, to give himself some protection from the elements. "Now, let's see ... it would take a rather large energy wave to disrupt the weather on such a scale ..."
Denji Kitsune projects a forcefield around himself.

Repliforce Cargo Plane <Cow> skillfully manuvers through the blizard, searching for a place to land... aboard the ship, Orbit points towards a 'landing field'. "*BLURP*" <THERE!> Ricochet, the pilot, nods, and takes them down...

Right on top of a bunch of Joes. They make a rather nasty crunching sound. So much for reinforcements.

Flare Feline clutches Iris a bit tighter, as the masters approach. He still doesn't know that the Cow and Repliforce are attacking, but it doesn't matter. He's not letting Pirate do anything to Iris. "You can take Iris over my dead body Pirate." He says that referring to what Pirate Man IS, not his name.

Spiral Pegasus leaves the Cow, what a silly name for a ship, anyway, he takes to the skies as soon as he steps off, the fans on his wings flaring behind in as he glides into the air, he hovers there like an avenging angel of might, looking for his next target to strike down!

Razor Pterodactyl has arrived.
Heilen has arrived.
Magnum Panther has arrived.
Deluge Elephant has arrived.

Magnum Panther comes out of the plane with his trademark (snicker) Magnum Cannon at the ready, glancing from side to side to try and see what sort of situation they're in...where's the commander, anyway?

Hurricane Kangaroo has arrived.
Ricochet has arrived.

Heilen flips both of his optical lenses down--a little extra readout can do a lot of good in a tight situation like this.

Ricochet, after securing the Cow and leaving it to the gumbies, joins the fray himself. Orbit hovers behind him, in attack-orb mode.

Hurricane Kangaroo chuckles at the leanding, and bolts from the Cow once it's on the ground. Let the storms come. Seeing as the winds just buffet off his specialized armor that can control air flow in the first place, the Repliforce marsupial makes a dash into the fray without a problem, smashing random joes and drones as he goes.

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Blizzard Man receives a radio transmission.
Blizzard Man receives a radio transmission.
> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
> From outside, Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.
Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.

Metal Man walks towards Flare Feline flipping the Metal Blade like a coin. "That can be arraged fodder forcer. It be good for your health not to interfere."

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Metal Man receives a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission.

Ground Man snarls... "Kill the prisoners... IF WE CAN'T HAVE THEM... NO ONE WILL." He cackles with insane glee, before jumping into the ground, and drill thru it like it was water.

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Frost Man.
Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Frost Man.
> From outside, Frost Man receives a radio transmission.
Frost Man receives a radio transmission.

Pirate Man laughs as he looks to Flare, "I believe I shall not be needing ye to be dead yet.", he aims his cannon as a gravity mine loads deciding to freeze the forcer before grabbing Iris, his optic occasionally shifting around as he gets new reports, as this goes on the rest of the drones keep fighting

Razor Pterodactyl, after the Cow clears the worst of the cold weather, jumps out of the Cow and takes flight, staying close to the ground to avoid having to suffer any nasty business from the storm after all. Some master drones are introduced to his Razor Discs almost immediately.

> From outside, Wind Man sends a radio transmission.
Wind Man sends a radio transmission.

> From outside, Ground Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.
Ground Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.

Blizzard Man nods, curling up into a ball and rolling away. "I hate to freeze and run, but it seems there're other jobs to be done." He cackles a bit, rolling along toward where the other Masters are.
Somewhere in the blinding storm and the impending danger, Iris finds her courage again. As the Masters approach, she narrows her eyes and draws her dagger. "Not without a fight -- if that's how you want it."

> From outside, Ground Man sends a radio transmission to Wind Man.
Ground Man sends a radio transmission to Wind Man.
> From outside, Wind Man receives a radio transmission.

Flare Feline glances up in the sky, finally relaizing that it IS Repliforce attacking, well THIS changes his battle plan. He stands in his place, and smirks "You won't take us down so easily..." He then draws his claws, probably a surprise, Flare can't be disarmed like the rest of the forcers without being, well, disarmed.

Pirate Man misses you with his Gravity Mine attack.

Jet Stingray fights winds that wail about him, causing him to sway off course from time to time. Luckily it takes him out of harm's way from Ground Man's attack. Despite this tricky situation, Jet summons all the leader he can be for the orders he shouts out over special tightbeams to those Repliforcers that are here to help. <"Air units, take care and try to find the source of this weather problem and stop it if it ain't natural... Marines, kill those Robot Masters and help buy the unarmed Repliforce time to retreat to safety. MSE and anyone else, find and pull those caputured Repliforcers to the Cow! If anyone sees Iris, report it to me like yesterday!">

He only prays that he can be good enough to get the mission done as best it can.

Denji Kitsune smirks, for uncertain reasons. Still, he scans for the source of the weather problems, be it animate or inanimate machinery ...

Ricochet charges at a group of Joes... "HEY, IDIOTS!" he yells... "OVER HERE!" *BLAMBLAMBLAM* "GAH! Why are they firing on us?" "*BLURP BLOOP BWOOP*" <*untranslatable to keep MUSH's PG-13 rating>

Magnum Panther begins to make his way towards the main 'fray', as it were, sniping away at a few Joes as he goes...like most with police-training, he uses a two-handed grip with his free hand supporting the limb with the gun. He ducks behind a convenient shed as one Joe opens fire on him, waiting as the shots pummel the wooden structure; then he suddenly jumps up and pops the 'bot with a shot to the head once its paused, trying to figure out if it killed him or not.

Blizzard Man transforms into Large Snowball.

Spiral Pegasus begins to head towards the Prison Camp, if this were a movie, The Touch would be playing right now, simply because he's that good! As he flies towards the camp he swoops down crushing into Ground Man, smashing him apart, Metal Man tries to attack him and he kicks him, crushing it's head in and it falls to the ground before exploding (You got the touch, you got he power.....yeah!!) Spiral then snaps out of his dreaming as a Joe takes aim and tries to shoot him out of the sky, he narrowly dodges the shot, and ponders what to do next.

Flare Feline jumps out of the way of Pirate's sudden attack. Well, the harsh weather is just like last time. But the only thing that IS different is Flare's confidence. "Well seems we get to have a rematch Master. But this time lady luck WILL be on my side!!!" As Jet gives his orders, he screams out himself to the Marine gumbies imprisoned at the camp "You heard the man!! Marines!!! Attack the masters!!" Flare WAS put in charge of the 17th at least. He then turns to Pirate "You guys already lose, you're NOT taking Iris!!" With that he dashes at Pirate Man, giving a good old fashioned swipe with his claw.

You strike Pirate Man with your Cat Scratch attack.

Blizzard Man is rolling, rolling, rolling... Someone attack him.
Ring Redwing flies in low, narrowly dodging the lethal tornadoes. She dives towards their source, Wind Man's bellow to kill the prisoners draws her attention. She gives a quick radio to her fellow Aerial.

Magnum Panther begins to make his way over to one of the many hastily-erected barracks for Repliforcers...time to get 'em out of here.

> From outside, Maverick Hunter Ride Armor <Behemoth> arrives from the London - Southern Outskirts.
> From outside, Maverick Hunter Ride Armor <Behemoth> has arrived.
> From outside, Predator - Tank arrives from the London - Southern Outskirts.
> From outside, Predator - Tank has arrived.

A rather large hand forces it's way out of the ground, attempting to grab Iris and pull her under with it...

Heilen promptly dashes around the fray--he circumvents the Joes converging on the main assault group. Behind him are a number of MSE gumbies, keeping pace even though loaded with medical equipment. He comes in from the side--ah, hah--the hostiles are all clumped and occupied, which is good for his team. "Get them to the Cow!" he shouts, gesturing to a number of tents on the outkirts.

Ground Man misses Iris with his Grasp attack.

(Ch. D [Public]) Midi transmits: 'Attention Robot Masters in Seoul, Korea. By the authority of the United Nations Intelligence and Data Security Division, you have ... one minute and thirty seconds to vacate the Seoul complex before full interdiction against you begins. You will release all hostages and flee or be blasted into your component molecules. You now have ... one minute ten seconds. Do not resist.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Hiryu transmits: 'OOC: Especially YOU, Knight Man. Arr.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Zero transmits: 'Friggin' Repliforce and the UN. Just like 'em to give them WARNING. Just push the button!'.

Magnum Panther pokes his head inside the barracks, snapping off a shot at the Joe inside. "This would be your 'Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free' card....I suggest you all take advantage of it while you can. Head towards the big cow-painted ship, and watch yourselves!" With that, he's skulking off in the direction of the tents...hope he doesn't get spotted.

(Ch. D [Public]) Metal Man transmits: 'Oh what button oh crimson traitor?'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Misfire Mink transmits: 'If they did, they woudl be no better then those they vaporized.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Dynamo transmits: 'Well, it appears my goals have been met... the Robot Masters have been sufficiently harried... and the side of angels appears dominant again. That, and I collect a handsome sum from Ms. McLaren... she can pay so well, yes. I will be seeing you all again, I promise. Zero... you and I must meet soon. Hahahahahaha.....'.

Ricochet keeps on distracting Joes. Probably getting fired on. He attempts to get some RMs in the crossfire...

Iris stands in a defensive position, dagger drawn...a quick movement out of the corner of her eye causes her to leap out of the way, and it isn't long before she realizes the good decision she just made, as Ground Man was trying to grab her by the leg. From this distance, she can -just- make out the Cow transport. Noticing other troops headed in that direction, she smiles a little and begins heading there herself.

Pirate Man scowls as he backs away from the attack, he looks around at all the enemies before looking back to Flare, "Another time mate, we can postpone a rematch later.", he quickly talks into his radio before a Joe tank speeds up to his position and looks like he's preparing to get aboard yelling, "Alright ye scurvy dogs, get ouf of here!", a few of the larger drones in pirate Uniform which appear to be his main crew look towards their captain before loading up onto APCs and drive off as others continue to fight backing off slightly disobeying the order for now, Pirare looks to Flare saying, "Why don't we be gentlemenly on this, ye can rescue thee damsel while I leave or we can continue our battle?"

Heilen has reconnected.

(Ch. D [Public]) Psych Mosquito transmits: 'Indeed so. I, for one, would feel them horrible people for affording a murderous band a chance to escape unharmed and continue their track record.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Zero transmits: 'Whereever and whenever, punk.'.

A muffled snarl, and then the hand reaches out for Iris once again...

Ground Man misses Iris with his Grasp attack.

<O-Repliforce> Crossgendered Kangaskhan! Hurricane Kangaroo says, "I get the pun on that object name. Just shows how old I am. ;p"

Denji Kitsune loves flying, indeed ... he's able to move fast enough that most of the Joes can't draw a bead on him, and his forcefield effectively deals with the more accurate ones. A smile crosses his face as his scanners locate the source of the disturbance. The Fog O' War ... he follows into the thickest of the banks, seeking out his chosen target.

The disarmed Repliforcers from the tent outskirts, recognizing the situation, begin to run like hell for the cow--around the side, as Heilen directs them, and not through the very center of the fray where they might catch friendly fire.

> From outside, Ground Man sends a radio transmission.
Ground Man sends a radio transmission.
From Fog of War, Wind Man receives a radio transmission from Ground Man.

Flare Feline glares at Pirate, yes part of him DOES want to beat him up badly for their previous encounter. But he decides against it. "We'll settle this later then..." He turns to run to Iris' aid, Ground Man will have to go through HIM to make anymore attempts to get at Iris

(Ch. D [Public]) Heat Man transmits: 'Dynamo...I assure you, regardless of what side you stand on...this is NOT finished. But perhaps for a time we will fight as allies, someday. I look forward to the chance.'.

> From outside, Maverick Hunter Ride Armor <Behemoth> isn't really here yet. :)
From Fog of War, Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Ground Man.
> From outside, Ground Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.
Ground Man receives a radio transmission from Wind Man.

(Ch. D [Public]) Dynamo transmits: 'Tell Enker I said hi. -click-'.

> From outside, Predator - Tank isn't either.

Spiral Pegasus has connected.

Hurricane Kangaroo eyes the giant snowball rolling around the area. Well, that's definately not a normal thing. Which probably means it's a master thing. Which probably means it has something to do with the weather weirdness. Which means it's an open target. So he dashes towards it, the windy weather actually helping his speed more. "How about a little football, bucko?" Of course, being Australian, he means what the rest of the world wrongly calls soccer, explaining while he tries to kick the big snowball instead of tackle it.

Magnum Panther has connected.
Hurricane Kangaroo strikes Blizzard Man with his Kick attack.

> From outside, Ground Man sends a radio transmission.
Ground Man sends a radio transmission.
From Fog of War, Wind Man receives a radio transmission.

Jet Stingray lands on the ground, his eyes only searching for one person. Joes fire upon him, the stingray taking a small hit here and there as he dashes out the choas that has covered this camp. He uses his fins and tail to slice any Robot Master drones that might get directly in his way... His optics narrow as he tries to find Iris, using the best way he can to find her he can. "Iris! Iris!"

Blizzard Man blinks, finding himself flying all of a sudden. He goes up and goes down. "Ow! Hey, that wasn't very nice!" He rolls towards Hopper again, trying to bowl the Roo over.

Blizzard Man misses Hurricane Kangaroo with his Snowball Smash attack.
Frost Man has arrived.

Pirate Man laughs as he gets onboard the tank yelling, "FULL SPEED AHEAD!", the tank treads spin as it tears out of the area following the APCs and any other vehicles his drones have got onboard heading out of the area and to the nearest teleporters

Wind Man has arrived.
Ring Redwing has arrived.
Pirate Man has left.

Ricochet is currently being chased by a number of angry Joes. "GAAAAAAH!" he yelps, as the platoon follows him. He attempts to run through some Robot Masters, quite frankly probably pelting more than a few with a good bit of Joefire.

Iris leaps out of the way, as Ground Man makes another lunge at her. "Stop it!" she exclaims, and tries to give him a shock through his radio as a diversion to buy her some time.

> From outside, Ground Man sends a radio transmission.
Ground Man sends a radio transmission.
> From outside, Frost Man receives a radio transmission from Ground Man.
Frost Man receives a radio transmission from Ground Man.

(Ch. C [RF/Hunter-Com]) Dischord transmits: 'Fraggin Reps. Ignore there mouths guys, unless they say something that sounds like they might be a maverick....'.

Razor Pterodactyl swearves around, frantically dodging the fire from many, many Joes and various other drones. A bit more than he can handle, but at least he keeps them away from the prisoners this way. Only being able to bring in a minute portion of the opposition, and getting struck several times with various projectiles, it's unlikely he can withstand this barrage for very much longer. oO(Gotta hang in there... can't let them attack our unarmed troops...)Oo

Iris strikes Ground Man with her Sonic Feedback attack.

(Ch. C [RF/Hunter-Com]) Phoebus transmits: '*cough*'.

Heilen has reconnected.

The hand, wiggles a bit as it is midly zapped, and then it sinks down into the Earth...

(Ch. C [RF/Hunter-Com]) Dischord transmits: 'OOC Yes, i did that on purpose ;)'.

> From outside, Ground Man receives a radio transmission.
Ground Man receives a radio transmission.

Hurricane Kangaroo lives up to his form, and jumps out of the way of the big ball of snow as it attempts to bowl him over. Landing with a thump, he spins around, and then dashes towards the snowball again. "Looks like I'me gonna have to just crack you open myself." He leaps towards Blizzard-snowball and goes into a spin, extending his airfoils foward and turning the spinning roo in a big makeshift drill aimed to plunge into the snowball.

Iris looks around wide-eyed, as she hears a familiar voice from nearby. "Jet??? Jet, where are you?"

(Ch. D [Public]) Dischord transmits: 'Come out, come out where ever you are...'.

Flare Feline runs back to Iris' side, she's calling for Jet, but unfortunatly Flare's all that finds her now. "Iris! Are you ok? Where's that oversized mole?"

From Fog of War, Wind Man is in the eye of the storm, covered in a light blanket of clouds, but electronically lighting up like a Christmas tree....

Blizzard Man growls as he gets a radio from a higher up and retreats, despite the injuries incurred.

Blizzard Man retreats from the area swiftly, leaving him open to pursuit or parting shots from Jet Stingray, Flare Feline, Ricochet, Razor Pterodactyl, and Hurricane Kangaroo.

Iris hears Flare nearby, and she yells over the wind..."I gave him a shock through his radio...hopefully that will hold him off..." Locating some lost troops, she begins directing them through the storm toward the Cow. "That way, guys, over there!"

(Ch. D [Public]) Dischord transmits: 'Or better yet...'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Dischord transmits: 'DEATH TO WILY!!!!'.

Flare Feline quickly nods at Iris "Right ok. Let's get our guys out of here!" He signals to the 17th Marines, who he's now in charge of "Alright guys, everyone to the cow! On the double!" oO( I guess that's how to do it)

(Ch. D [Public]) Heat Man transmits: 'Die, you mercenary waste of parts. When I am repaired, you're on the list right behind Dynamo.'.

Heilen trudges through the harsh weather, through an area already visited by combat.. most of the Repliforcers from this side have already evaced, but there are still a few more... as he pushes on, he stumbles upon Flare and Iris, and jerks one hand toward the the Cow.
"Both of you, you need to evac. MSE's got this handled, it looks like."

Magnum Panther waits for the soldiers to slowly get out of the tents...they must have been expecting a Master 'drill' of some kind. Instead they see the (fairly) imposing panther, pointing in the direction of the Cow. "Everybody roll out! To the big livestock thing!"

(Ch. D [Public]) Skyblade Eagle transmits: 'Big words, from a walking toaster.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Heat Man transmits: 'A toaster that handed you your head, girl. Next time I'll remember not to give it back.'.

(Ch. D [Public]) Broadcast Ocelot transmits: 'Hey, doh insult toasters like dat, Captain.'.

Ricochet continues being chased by a brigade of Joes, unintentionally carving a swath of destruction through the other Joes. "WE REALLY NEED SOME LEAVE, ORBIT!" "*BLURP BLOOP BWOOP*" <What do you mean -we-?! I have to put up with YOU!>

(Ch. D [Public]) Skyblade Eagle transmits: 'Good point, Broadcast.'.

Hurricane Kangaroo grunts as Blizzard tries to run away without a fight. "I don't think so, bucko. You ain't causin' so much trouble and then getting away that easily!" He rushes towards Blizzard as he tries to run away, and then jumps over him, landing on the other side of the Master. Quickly he drops back on his tail, and rears up his legs, hoping Blizz will run right into this. "Here, lemme give ya a lift outta here!" And then twin piledriver legs fly out at the Master snowmaker.

From Fog of War, Denji Kitsune lets his sensors lead the way. Such an atmospheric disturbance requires a lot of energy, and that energy wave leads him straight to Wind Man. He lands a short distance from the Master, and clears his throat. "Ahem. Robot Master, you are officially ordered to cease your anomalous atmospheric antics, and surrender yourself to the Repliforce. This is your only warning."

Jet Stingray blinks as he hears Flare and Iris... And for /some/ reason, he's a bit more excited about hearing the later one. "Iris? Where are you?" Again, any Wily drone that tries to stop the stingray meets with a fist or fin as he makes his way slowly to Flare and Iris... Either way it isn't pretty. After all that has happened, it will take more than some drones to keep him away from Iris.

Razor Pterodactyl can't hold his position any longer and backs off from his precarious position near a veritable wall of Master drones. Getting blasted in the back a few more times for good measure, he's pretty badly hurt by the time he manages to fall back in the Cow's direction. But at least he managed to keep them occupied while most of the troops escaped... it's up to the others now. (repose in case it didn't get through before the disconnect)

Hurricane Kangaroo strikes Blizzard Man with his Kangaroo Kick attack.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Ten transmits: 'Those of you at the space station, try to clear a path to the shuttle to get the prisoners to safety.'.

From Fog of War, Wind Man has connected.
> From outside, Pirate Man has disconnected.

Flare Feline hears Jet's cries and tries to think of a way to signal to him, but how? The snow and fog is too thick.... oO(Wait, I know!) He calls out to him "Over here Jet!!! Follow the light" With his free hand, he forms a Flare Pulse, and tries to put as much energy into it as possible, to make it as bright as he can, so Jet can see it and find them.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Heilen transmits: 'MSE reporting in. Evac is proceeding as planned.'.

Blizzard Man is apparently the victim of some serious pain from Hopper. He flies up, up, up... Whoa, look at that snowball fly... It looks like it could... It might just... Could it? Yes, it is... A HOMERUN! SCORE 4 fer the Kangaroo! Blizzard Man flies clear out of the encampment, landing in one of Ground Man's tunnels and rolling away... Slowly and painfully.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'Siege, Whirpool. Do what Captain (I think) Ten suggests.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) General transmits: 'Status of the civilians?'.

(Ch. C [RF/Hunter-Com]) Dischord transmits: 'Yo, fire bird. Status report on your guys?'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Silhouette transmits: 'They are all intact and under my guard.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: '... Argh... Where'd that, ehhh, samurai wannabe go?'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'Also, if you find Wily, shoot him. I think that will get the Masters to retreat.'.

Hurricane Kangaroo gives Blizzard Man a big kickoff goodbye. "That's one down." He looks around for anyone else left around that needs a good aftwhooping.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Jet Stingray transmits: 'The attack on the camp is a little rough and tough, but we are managing with little trouble.'.

(Ch. C [RF/Hunter-Com]) Ten transmits: 'Those at the space station seem to be doing just fine.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Whirlpool Lobster transmits: 'Affirmative.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) General transmits: 'Acknowledged.'.

From Fog of War, Ring Redwing enters the swirling fog and biting wind, there... she spots Wind Man's form blinking brightly in the grey of the Robot Master generated storm... and begins diving towards the winking Robot Master.

Iris waves her arms wildly, running toward Jet as Flare sets of his signal. "Over here, Jet!!"

(Ch. C [RF/Hunter-Com]) Dischord transmits: 'If you say so. My guys are in the green right now. I was going to offer you our help... But if you're clear...'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Hurricane Kangaroo transmits: 'Well, there's one less master to worry about. Blizzard Man really got his 'kicks' tonight.'.

Blizzard Man has left.
> From outside, Blizzard Man has arrived.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Denji Kitsune transmits: 'Outstanding! Oh, since I haven't had the chance to mention it yet, make sure someone checks the Cow for a Master spy-cam. I overheard two Masters discussing the notion.'.

From Fog of War, Wind Man looks back and forth between the incoming Reps... His responce is very concise. "Eat. My. Wind." With that, a Class-4 whirlwind forms itself around Wind, and right about where Denji and Redwing are.

Jet Stingray makes his way toward Iris and Flare, using the light that the Marine gives to him to find them both. Though his form is covered with small wounds from drone weapons fire, he is in good enough shape to run over to Iris, a marine gumbie or two covering the stingray's flank just in case anyone might try to attack him from behind. "Flare... Iris!" He cries out with excitment and yet relief.

Magnum Panther grins as he continues to skulk about the camp while everyone else is preoccupied...him and the other non-combatants seem to have a clean sweep going here. Noticing a large trailer of sorts, he cautiously approaches it...it could be a field HQ or something of that ilk. Who knows?

Ricochet runs through once again. Probably under a good bit of fire. Why? He's being chased by Joes, as is his Replirat, Orbit. Fortunately for them, many of the stray shots are helping to thin out the remaining Joe population. Gotta love them Joes.

From Fog of War, Denji Kitsune OOCly seems to be moving better now. Cross your fingers. ICly, at least, his green forcefield expands to repel the Whirlwind, keeping Denji safe inside. "I should have known it would come to this ..." His shield evaporates as he raises his right hand, the aura around it shifting to red. He lowers his hand, pointing it at Wind Man. "Infrared Blast!"

Flare Feline then thinks of something oO(Hey, this could work!) He forms a bigger Flare pulse with both hands and holds it over his head, and calls out to any of the stragellers that still aren't making their way to the Cow "Alright!! Everyone follow this light, and get over to the Cow!!!"

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) General transmits: 'All units, this is General. I have authorized the reopening of RHQ New York and RHQ London, and our other outposts. My 'order' to surrender is officially withdrawn. Troops can be returned to the bases as required.'.

Magnum Panther shrugs, picking up the scrap of wooden material as an impromptu shield. "If you say so, sir. I'm going to take that trailer." he says, moving purposefully in that very direction.

From Fog of War, Ring Redwing is struck full on by the violent gust of Wind, but she bears it stoically, plowing through without a scratch. But now Wind Man's position is clear to her and drawing two rings from her forearms she retaliates quickly with a double flick of her gloved hands.

Flare Feline leads the rest of the troops back to the Cow with his light. The fog and blizzard is clearing up anyway, since the bigshots of the masters have left.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Ten transmits: 'All troops at the space station, report in.'.

Stormbringer Selkie has arrived.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Silhouette transmits: 'I'm here.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Broadcast Ocelot transmits: 'I should've studied those tech specs more...'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: 'I'm here... An' I just gave Yamato Man a run fer his, ehhh, money.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Whirlpool Lobster transmits: 'I'm still here.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Skyblade Eagle transmits: 'I'm here.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'reporting in. I'm scouting for more Masters. Haven't found any others yet.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Jet Stingray transmits: 'Those at the camp, report on battle and/or evac status.'.

Heilen sighs heavily as he waves the trickling stream of refugees toward Flare and the Cow. He spies Magnum off near a trailer, and turns his head to the soldier. "What are you doing?" he shouts--not harshly, but just loud so that he can be heard.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Skyblade Eagle transmits: 'I haven't found any, Phoebus..'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Denji Kitsune transmits: 'Attempting to quell the atmospheric disturbance by quelling Wind Man.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Ring Redwing transmits: '*sound of Hurricane force winds blowing away her words slightly...* ...cated Wind... an.... an... Denji.... engaging... Wind...'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: '...Am I the only person who thinks this is a little to easy? I'd think the station would be more heavily guarded. I mean, it's his main card.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Heilen transmits: 'MSE reporting in. Evac is nearly complete. Casualties are surprisingly low on the prisoners' end.'.

Magnum Panther glances over his shoulder, not quite sure what to make of all this. First the battle's still on, now its over like someone flicked off a faucet. Not like he's complaining, mind. He holsters his weapon with a casual shrug and then makes his way to join the rest of the group.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) General transmits: 'Sweep the station for bombs, immediately.'.

From Fog of War, Wind Man closes his optics in concentration, probes floating around him for added info, and organizes the winds into another gale, strong enough to dislodge the opponents.. Windy curls a wind around himself and slashes it out at the pair...

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Silhouette transmits: 'I've got it covered. I'll take two of my men and go now.'.

From Fog of War, Denji Kitsune spirals out of control, wincing ... "Stabilize ... STABILIZE ..."

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'Any trained to do that, do it.'.

From Fog of War, Ring Redwing has slowed a bit from her throw at Wind Man, the Robot Master takes advantage of her slowing down to entrap her in a strong blast of wind.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: 'Copy that... Oh, crap.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'Er...What'd you find?'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: 'Son o' a frackin' rabbit...'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Ten transmits: 'Siege Wolverine, what is it?'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: '....eh....'.

Magnum Panther glances up at the 'storm' as he approaches the ship, letting out a long slow whistle. "Boy...glad that guy's occupied, or we're gonna be in for one short trip."

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: 'I need bomb equipment in the teleporters, STAT!'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Jet Stingray transmits: 'Good work team, as soon as the evac is done, let me know... I don't want us to over stay our welcome when we have to worry about the defenseless Repliforcer prisoners here.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Broadcast Ocelot transmits: 'Hrm, this is fun.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Magnum Panther transmits: 'Roger that, sir.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: '...thought so...ugh...'.

Flare Feline leads the remainders of the 'surrendered' RF troops into the Cow, and looks around "Ok, is that everyone??"

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Skyblade Eagle transmits: 'What's going on now? I haven't found a damn thing in this station..'.

Magnum Panther climbs aboard the ship, glancing over his shoulder at the deserted field. "Other than a lotta dead Joes, I think we're clean, sir..."

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Flare Feline transmits: 'I think all the troops here are taken care of.'.

Heilen holds his temple as he gets the radio chatter, and swears. He jobs toward the Cow, followed by his harried gumbies, and leaps into the shuttle itself.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'Quiet about Siege's discovery on here. There might be a remote trigger...only through private radios.'.

From Fog of War, Wind Man smirks at the chaos around him... he's in his element. The calm at the center of a *VERY* large storm... He watches the fools get flung to and fro by his wind, and prepares another blast of arctic CHILL for Denji.... curtesy of the windcannon on his arm.

Flare Feline turns to Jet, as his giant Flare Pulse dies down "Are we good to go yet sir?"

From Fog of War, Denji Kitsune WHUMPHS, and gets thrown to the ground from the blast from the windcannon. "How odd ... I always thought the Masters were full of HOT air ..." He rights himself after a moment, reaching back with a glowing violet fist. "Magnetic ... WAVE!"
Heilen has arrived.

From Fog of War, Ring Redwing growls as she tries to wrestle free of the winds holding her pinned in place. Seeing Denji struck down forcefully gives her the extra burst of energy... she breaks free of the powerful wind blast grips and dives at the Robot Master like a red comet. o0(Time to get up close and personal!)

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Jet Stingray transmits: 'If all the P.O.W.s are on board then all available MSEs at the camp go to the Cow and treat those prisoners... And one engaged in fights with Robot Masters, report how it fares and if assistance is required. If you don't have anything to do, guard the Cow until we are ready to lift off.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) General transmits: 'Eurasia Liberation team, Prison Liberation team, report at once.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Skyblade Eagle transmits: 'Nothing to report, sir. I haven't seen a single Robot Master this whole time. They're all hiding, or something.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: 'Movin' in teh check somethin' I overheard.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Denji Kitsune transmits: 'I'd report, but I can't see much inside Wind Man's meteorological disaster area.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Ten transmits: 'I think we may have a situation. A bad situation. Siege Wolverine, what is going on?'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Siege Wolverine transmits: 'Possible explosives situation in the teleporters... Please keep personel and civilians outta here.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Stormbringer Selkie transmits: 'Hullo the Cow! Need any help with that storm?'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Silhouette transmits: 'The prisoners are under our guard when I left them. The situation looks secure down.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Phoebus transmits: 'Little resistance, only drones at the moment.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) General transmits: 'Acknowledged.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Heilen transmits: 'If I could get to Eurasia, I could deal with them. Currently earthbound, however.'.

From Fog of War, Wind Man staggers mid-flight by the dual-hits... his optics become slights. He's irritated now. Windy decides to focus on Denji for the moment. Better to take one down and face the other than nibble at both.... He fires a full wind blast at them.

From Fog of War, Ring Redwing takes the opportunity when Wind Man is preoccupied with the MSE officer to launch her own close-combat attack, twirling out two of her medium sized rings from her left and right thighs she lashes out with both of them, corkscrewing in a slight twirl as she strikes at Wind Man. She hopes Denji is all right, but her focus is the Robot Master.

Jet Stingray looks to Flare after giving the orders. "Not sure Flare... You might want to get into the Cow and try and rest up... I think things are starting to wind down, and you've done your time for now."

Flare Feline looks about the battlescene, formerly RHQ London... well it is again now. "...alright sir. I'll leave the rest to you guys." He then ducks into the Cow. Jet was right, he DOES need to rest up, he didn't exactly get a chance to relax while he was imprisoned here...

From Fog of War, Wind Man goes spinning out of control, by now rather aggravated, and rapidly heads for the ground... the clouds ease up somewhat, as concentration is lost. Several *BIG* dents are appearing in Windy's armor...

From Fog of War, Wind Man says, "Kill...all...Repliforcers...""

From Fog of War, Denji Kitsune holds up his left hand, a wedge-shaped energy shield erecting itself before him. In accordance with the laws of aerodynamics, the wind separates around the shield, dispersing. His right hand, raised overhead, starts to glow yellow, electrons gathering above it, before the ball of lightning races towards Wind Man.

Repliforce Cargo Plane <Cow>

======================== Repliforce Cargo Plane <Cow> ========================

A cargo bay big enough to put a football field inside of, and them some. The plane itself has several floors inside as well, but they all carry the same curious motif: white and black splotches. This strange painting pattern covers the walls, ceiling, and even the steel-grating floors. Even much of the seating is covered in cloth matching the pattern. The decorator must have had a thing for bovines.

The plane has a lot of room for cargo, having nearly the square footage in the primary hold to cover a football field, with at least fifty yards of height. It even seems sturdy enough to enclose the General, Guardian Mobius, or even both at the same time.

====================== Type 'vhelp' for a command list. ======================
Contents:
Razor Pterodactyl
Hurricane Kangaroo
Spy Cam

Outside> From Fog of War, Wind Man rapidly loses altitude and looks like he's going to crash. At the last moment, he pulls out and zips along the ground, clearly AWAY from the field of battle, and towards the ocean...

Outside> Heilen waits outside the Cow with his black bag of parts--Redwing and Denji are still occupied, as is Deluge... but he spies Wind Man taking off, a moment later, and grins.

Outside> Magnum Panther watches the Robot Master take off in the direction of the sea. "And that's that....here's hoping that guy who took off won't be coming back or anything."

Flare Feline stumbles into the Cow. He's not visibly damaged, but he IS exahusted. The past few days have been nothing but torment and depression. Finally it seems to be clearing up, but it ain't over yet. He collapses in one of the seats. Not really noticing anyone at first.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Ring Redwing transmits: 'Wind Man is retreating, it looks like there's going to be nice weather around here today after all.'.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Heilen transmits: 'Good work. What's your status?'.

Outside> From Fog of War, Ring Redwing smiles as the Robot Master flees and the stormclouds begin to rise away, o0(I should scrap you for the death of my circus family, but the beautiful weather is convincing me otherwise.) So thinking, she restraps her melee rings. They make a faint snapping sound as they reattach to her thighs.

Outside> From Fog of War, Denji Kitsune considers taking his shot, but declines. More fun, it its own way, to humiliate the RM than simply beat them comatose ...

Outside> Heilen is waiting outside the Cow--he waves for both Denji and Redwing to hurry up and get in.

Outside> Denji Kitsune sends a radio transmission to Ring Redwing.
Outside> Ring Redwing receives a radio transmission from Denji Kitsune.

Outside> Denji Kitsune flies to the Cow as well.
Denji Kitsune has arrived.

Outside> The clouds dissipate as a smoky form flies off at the very LIMITED best speed he is capable of... Windy's at about 15% of optimal...

Heilen has arrived.

Heilen grimaces as he drops his bag of parts.
Ring Redwing nods to Denji with a smile on her lips, "You handled yourself well too, Denji."

Outside> Heilen sends a radio transmission to Denji Kitsune.
Heilen sends a radio transmission to Denji Kitsune.
Outside> Denji Kitsune receives a radio transmission from Heilen.
Denji Kitsune receives a radio transmission from Heilen.

Outside> Jet Stingray watches as the Robot Masters appears to have either fled or be beaten. Sighing with a shake of his head, he makes yet another radio transmission.

Outside> Razor Pterodactyl sends a radio transmission.
Razor Pterodactyl sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Ring Redwing receives a radio transmission from Razor Pterodactyl.
Ring Redwing receives a radio transmission from Razor Pterodactyl.

Outside> Denji Kitsune sends a radio transmission to Heilen.
Denji Kitsune sends a radio transmission to Heilen.
Outside> Heilen receives a radio transmission from Denji Kitsune.
Heilen receives a radio transmission from Denji Kitsune.

Denji Kitsune smiles back to Redwing. "We make a good team. Still ... let's hope we don't have to do it again soon."

Flare Feline is still collapsed in one of the seats, no one has bothered to acknowledge him yet. Oh no, he just spent the past two days imprisoned by the masters, and now defending Iris and getting the Marines out of that hell hole. But nope, no one talks to him or asks if he's ok when he collapses. That's just fine :)

Outside> Ricochet is... probably still being chased.

Outside> Ring Redwing sends a radio transmission to Razor Pterodactyl.
Ring Redwing sends a radio transmission to Razor Pterodactyl.
Outside> Razor Pterodactyl receives a radio transmission from Ring Redwing.
Razor Pterodactyl receives a radio transmission from Ring Redwing.

(Ch. A [Repliforce]) Jet Stingray transmits: 'Any units that /are/ in battle at the holding camp, report... If there are no other major conflicts report back to the Cow like yesterday. Time for us to pull out as soon as possible.'.

Magnum Panther has arrived.

Heilen heads to the far end of the cargo hold, and begins a careful search for something...

Razor Pterodactyl just sits slumped in his seat, covered in his own mechfluid, riddled with tiny holes. He just took a little bit too much gumby fire. He sighs deeply as he removes his hand from his chest, briefly inspecting the damage before replacing his hand.

Outside> Heilen sends a radio transmission to Jet Stingray.
Heilen sends a radio transmission to Jet Stingray.
Outside> Jet Stingray receives a radio transmission from Heilen.

Ring Redwing turns to look at Razor... it seems the Pterodactyl reploid is badly injured, she turns to a medic gumbie, "Quick, someone see if they can give Razor a quick temporary patch up so he doesn't keep losing mechfluids." Her tone is worried and her long eyelashes are bent in sorrow. "Razor.. hang in there..."

Magnum Panther comes in mostly-unhurt, except for some minor holes on his armor...that one Joe got a bit too close for comfort. He pulls off his shoulder-plate, glancing at the crater in it. "Wow. Lucky break."

Outside> Wind Man takes Fog of War.

Heilen grimaces after searching a few monents. He doesn't have the time for this right now--not when other people are wounded. He looks up to Denji and gestures to the hold before breaking off his sweep and jogging over to Razor.

Outside> Ring Redwing sends a radio transmission.
Ring Redwing sends a radio transmission.

Spiral Pegasus has arrived.

MAIL: You have a new message (3) from Zero.

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From: Zero (Conn)
Date: Thu Jul 26 23:15:09 2001 Folder: 0 Message: 3
Status: Unread
Subject: 1
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How the Mighty Have Fallen=
As I enter the MUSH, a certain sense of satisfaction fills me. With this character, I've done some amazing things in the past month in which Zero has been in my possession. That, of course, ranging from role-playing the Anti-Hero, role-playing the forbidden love, and role-playing someone that every woman on the MUSH apparently wants a piece of. Shaun, I can see why you never wanted to let go of this character, despite needing to focus on your 'real life' more often than not.

I've watched this place suffer an amazing amount of disarray, from the apparently sub-par coding, to the silly charade of replacing the administration. Such quick-fixes have never worked in my experience, where such wild decisions are made and then parlayed into media sideshows. But oh well, it is not my MUSH. I sit here and I think, "This night couldn't be more perfect..." Therefore I have an announcement to make. In my application I wrote the name Michael Winston down on the form. That is not my real name. Instead, I was born with one particular name. One that I am proud to bear:

#-1 FUNCTION (ANSI) EXPECTS 2 ARGUMENTS

To note, I did not cause the lag tonight. That is beyond the scope of my abilities, as I am a programmer first, and not a network engineer. But I will tell you that I found tonight to be the perfect time to reveal myself.

You probably wonder why I did this. Not to harm the MUSH, really, but just to show you people that I am THAT. DAMN. GOOD. I entered the game with zero experience to my alias, unsureness and simply being a stupid anime fan archetype. Yet, I beat Brett and Derek, two notable players and admin/ex-admin on the MUSH. I didn't think I had a chance of winning and took it on a dare with a player here. He's been kind enough to keep mum, so I will not reveal him. But lo, not only do I win, but I win with a botched app.

Sitting here, watching the MUSH as it is, I just laugh. This place hasn't been the same since I left. I still see the same things. People complaining because Duet got gestalt tagged onto her Femme Master. Still code problems. Still...everything. This place hasn't changed in 6 months. Nor 3.

Shows you how things are beyond the driver's wheel, don't they? Anyways, I'm sure that I will lose this character as soon as I post this, therefore, I take my leave. If I still have it by daybreak, well, it'll be a surprise. You can have him back, Shaun, so you can womanize the MUSH again. I thank everyone, Rock and Iris in particular, for making my month here one of my more enjoyable ones. And for old time's sake:

HENNNNNNNNNNNNNTAAAAAAAAAAAI!

The Hunter Known As Zero.
The Hentai King
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Spiral Pegasus has partially disconnected.

MAIL: You have a new message (4) from Zero.

Razor Pterodactyl is being tended to by a medic gumby, who does his best to try and stop vital fluids from pouring though his larger wounds. He chuckles as he remarks to the gumby, "So, tell me... am I supposed to be still awake, or shall I just fall unconscious now." The gumby doesn't respond.

[OOC] Magnum Panther says, "How do I check my mail? o.O"
[OOC] Ring Redwing says, "@mail/read"
[OOC] Spiral Pegasus says, "@mail #"
[OOC] Ring Redwing says, "Number if you have more than one message."
[OOC] Ring Redwing says, "Else it reads them all back to you."
[OOC] Spiral Pegasus says, "Did anyone else get an @mail for Zero.....?"
[OOC] Ring Redwing nods.
[OOC] Spiral Pegasus says, "From..."

Heilen unzips his black bag and removes a small circular device. He waves the gumbie away and kneels in front of the wounded man--He pushes Razor's hand aside, and attaches it to his chest. "Hey, I've got you. Looks like you've taken a beating, but it also looks like punctures, which I can do. Hold on."

[OOC] Denji Kitsune says, "Yes. That sunnuva ..."
[OOC] Ring Redwing says, "Hentai King..."
[OOC] Denji Kitsune says, "That's the SOB who crashed the MUSH a while back!"
[OOC] Magnum Panther says, "Well, that was certainly gutsy."
[OOC] Spiral Pegasus says, "What. A. DICK!"

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From: Zero
Date: Thu Jul 26 23:15:26 2001 Folder: 0 Message: 4
Status: Unread
Subject: (no subject)
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THAT'S MICHAEL D NGUYEN!
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Heilen attaches the circulator-pumps to as many holes in Razor's armor as he can find, to keep the fluid from draining on to the floor. A little is still leaking, but not as much, and it'll give Heilen time to do some preliminary work in lieu of full repair.

Razor Pterodactyl sputters a protest as his hand is pushed away, "Hey... be careful, watch the blades..." then looks at the device that's being hooked up to him. "Uh... what's all this then?"

Flare Feline is STILL collappsed on one of the seats, and no one has STILL checked on him. Sheesh, you'd think being locked up by the masters for a couple of days, then facig up to the Masters to defend Iris and leading most of the Marines to the cow would get SOMEONE worried about you when you fell on one of the seats :)

Heilen says, "What you see attached to your chest is a circulator-pump that will keep your internal fluids from draining out of you like a sieve. Of course, your internal mechanisms are still going to look like... well, nothing good. But this will slow the damage and keep fluid pressure up."

Razor Pterodactyl nods slowly. "Oh. I see." He stares at the pump a moment, before turning his head back to Heilen. "Well, thanks for helping me out... but please, go see if other..." He winces in pain for a moment, then continues his sentence, "...if other people need attention."

Heilen says, "In the meanwhile I'm going to patch the rest of the holes." He pulls a number of small metal plates from the bag, and holds the first of them over one of the holes--securing it with his left hand, he aims his right index finger at the edge. A panel on the tip slips to the side, and a nozzle emerges--then fwoosh; a jet of flame spits out for a split second, and fuses the plate to his armor. Stopgap, not even that secure, but better than nothing. Oh, it stings, too."

Razor Pterodactyl merely looks on as the plate is being put into position. "Er, what are you... ow!" He's interrupted by the scorch of the flame. "Hey! Is that really necessary?"

Heilen says, "Sure, if you don't want to lose all your fluid. I've only got a few more, hold on." And sure enough, he does--fwoosh, fwoosh, and all of the leaking holes are patched up. "It's not even on 'hot'. And that should hold you until we get back, assuming it's fast."

***An afterthought from Flare...***

The finale of the Ad Astra TP was just confusing, sorta. All the confusion didn't occur so much where Flare was, but elsewhere. And apparently with all the confusion there were a dozen or so people complaining about it, and admin complaining back, and it all turned into one big mess. Then that mail from Zero hits everyone, another shocker. In the end, a lot of people said things in a fit of rage, spur of the moment, and Duo held an emergency OOC meeting to rant about it, thus bringing the TP to an end, right when it was pretty much done anyway. Unfortunatly, even though the mess seems to have been cleared up now, all that confusion, complaining and just general chaos and negativity that was around on the MUSH for the TP and while before that came with a price. Twila Peterson, one of the most popular and beloved (well, by MOST everyone) characters on the MUSH decided to leave after that farce. It's too bad really. Anyway, this is a result of how pointless arguing among people in a fit of rage is absolutly ridiculous. Some people go all half cocked and high and mighty, and demanding that everyone see their point of view, and just raise general hell. It's stupid, and now it cost the MUSH one of it's best players. Anyway, here's Duo's rant (at least, what I stayed for) which took place in the OOC meeting room.

****End afterthought, start Duo rant****

You enter the Meeting Room.
Meeting Room

A rather boring place with a really big table and the usual, uncomfortable conference chairs. A little buffet-like area has some old coffee and pitchers of room-temperature water.

Skyblade Eagle [RF]
Guest
Aldebaran [SD]
Guts Man [RM]
Regulus [SD]
Action [C]
Clef [C]
Terry [Tiki God] [?]
Crystal Man [RM]
Duo [Chaos] [SD]
Meeting Rules

Obvious exits:
<Out> leads to OOC Lounge.
Guts Man sits down in front.
Dwight Dublin arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Dwight Dublin has arrived.
Announcement: Duo shouts, "Grandpa Duo is going to tell a little story."
Guest listens..
Vile arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Vile has arrived.
Vile says, "HELLO I AM HERE"
Skyblade Eagle jumps up and down, "Duo Rant! Duo Rant!"
Vile says, "YOU MAY BEGIN SIR"
Rock arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Rock has arrived.
Action eyes Clef.
Libra has arrived.
Action says, "PM!"
Announcement: Duo shouts, "Now sit down and shut up before I slap you with my cane."
Uranus has arrived.
Clef says, "AM!"
Heat Man arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Heat Man has arrived.
Heat Man walks in, smiling as usual.
Blizzard Man arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Blizzard Man has arrived.
Libra sits down on a little cushion to watch Unca Duo.
Heat Man sits.
Storm Eagle arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Storm Eagle has arrived.
Guest sits down. "Yes sir...." He sits by Libra.
Uranus says, "Quiet! Me wanna hear story!"
Knight Man sits down and listens wide-eyed to Grampa Duo
Sarah Storm arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Sarah Storm has arrived.
Vile says, "Tell Swoop good part."
Rock comes in, sits down, thinking.
Action says, "Tell story!"
General arrives from the OOC Lounge.
General has arrived.
Regulus looms?
Skyblade Eagle perches on Reg.
Sarah Storm woos story. Me like story.
Spica arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Spica has arrived.
Denebola arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Denebola has arrived.
Antares arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Antares has arrived.
Tron Bonne arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Tron Bonne has arrived.
Skyblade Eagle says, "Story! Yay Story!"
Tron Bonne plots in her seat!
Tech Wolf arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Tech Wolf has arrived.
Duo sits on his mighty bean bag, in front of the meeting room.
Heat Man cracks open another gatorade, and makes room for Tron!
Tron Bonne plo/p/s in her seat!
Duo says, "Alright kids."
Ten arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Ten has arrived.
Pteryx sits down with Pilfer Ant on her lap and Crystal Man in so-called "plainclothes" beside her.
Denebola perches on Spica.
Duo says, "We can do this one of two ways."
Vile says, "I am offended by the bean bag chair."
Serenade arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Serenade has arrived.
Skyblade Eagle gets out the potato chips.
Vile writes 3 paragraphs to public, and then quits.
Silhouette arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Silhouette has arrived.
Antares perches on Libra. And looms at things.
Blizzard Man perches upon duo.
Action writes 4 paragraphs, just to be better then Vile.
Sarah Storm enters the OOC Lounge.
Sarah Storm has left.
Vile calls Action profanity on Public after returning 3 hours later.
Skyblade Eagle writes six pages, then doesn't quit at all.
Duo says, "One, I can speak my mind, or two, you guys can chaotically spout nonsense that will end up leading us nowhere (not that my ramblings will really go anywhere either, all thigns considered, but anyway.)"
Aries has arrived.
Skyblade Eagle says, "Umm. Can't we do both?"
Duo says, "No."
Castor has arrived.
Libra says, "I think that translates to: Everybody be quiet and let Duo ramble. :)"
Guest says, "I like the first one better."
Duo leans on his cane.
Terry says, "You want to spout crap, do it on a channel so those who don't want to listen can gag it."
Aries sets Duo's cane on fire.
Action says, "How does one gag a channel again?"
Skyblade Eagle says, "@chan/gag <channel>"
Clef says, "@chan/gag <chan>"
Skyblade Eagle puts on really loud Linkin Park, then plops down to listen.
Blizzard Man hands Duo the Ski Poles of Doom. "Go to town." then he hides.
Phoebus arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Phoebus has arrived.
Fliptop arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Fliptop has arrived.
Duo paces, "Now... I want you all to understand something. I've been doing this for quite some time now. Adminning that is. And I still dont' feel that I do a good enough job of it. I've always felt a good admin is never satisfied with his work, he strives to do better, he strives to fix things, he strives to make more people happy than he already is. Tonight, I'm not going to talk to you as a director, or an admin, or some false idol. I'm going to talk to you as me, a person, just like all of you, from the guests in here, to the FCs, to the EFCs, to the admin. We're all people, and we all deserve to be treated with the same respect. Right now, all I ask is for you guys to respect my request for you to let me talk uninterrupted for a while.
Whirlpool Lobster arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Whirlpool Lobster has arrived.
Riptide Wyvern arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Riptide Wyvern has arrived.
Wave Man arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Wave Man has arrived.
Guest5 arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Guest5 has arrived.
Shaun says, "My name is Shaun, and I'll be your rambling old coot today. Now, if everyone is ready, there's some punch and pie in the back, and please be quiet."
Crash Man arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Crash Man has arrived.
Jet Stingray arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Jet Stingray has arrived.
Slash Man arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Slash Man has arrived.
Guest5 eats all the pie.
Inferno Panther arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Inferno Panther has arrived.
Raquel De'Leparte arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Raquel De'Leparte has arrived.
Guest5 says, "Mmm.. pie...."
Hurricane Kangaroo arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Hurricane Kangaroo has arrived.
Shaun leans on his cane, "The hardest lesson to learn in life, is that everything won't always go right. A lot of people never learn it. God knows I still have a lot to learn about that subject. And I think a lot of you guys do too. I think a lot of us, players and admin alike, need to take a step back, and re-evaluate our places here, or anywhere for that matter. Lately, I've been giong through a lot of rough times, and a lot of self doubt when it comes to MUSHing and real life, but today, I think I'm finally starting to get the message.
Action has partially disconnected.
Quantum Kitsune arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Quantum Kitsune has arrived.
Vile says, "Oh my fucking god."
Shaun blinks.
Vile says, "Am I alone here?"
Shaun says, "Well I wasn't expecting that. Well, no matter."
Slash Man says, "Who is this guy?"
Vile says, "Okay, good."
Raquel De'Leparte blinkblinks.
Shaun says, "He's the guy who tried to kill our mush."
Vile can piece it together...
Shaun says, "Anywho."
Slash Man says, "Oh."
Vile says, "Hentai King and all."
Crash Man chokes.
Hurricane Kangaroo STARES at @mail
Shaun says, "Either that, or he's just a representative of."
Vile has to laugh.
Shaun finds it kinda funny too, to be honest.
Libra says, "That was.. probably one of the most sad things I've ever seen."
Rock looks at that message and blinks, straight-faced.
Crash Man is on the floor here. help.
Shaun says, "Regardless, that's not why I brought y'all in here."
Raquel De'Leparte points and laughs at Crash.
Guest5 bounces around merrily, eating pie as he goes.
Denebola lifts Har up.
Shaun says, "Although, that cuold've come at a better time."
Heat Man hands Har a beanbag
Crash Man says, "You gotta admit."
Crash Man says, "The entire package of this."
Crash Man says, "The entire day in review."
General says, "... I have one thing to say."
Crash Man says, "I don't think anything could possibly go even worser."
General says, "Indeed."
Guest3 arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Guest3 has arrived.
Libra agrees on that one, Crash.
Guts Man says, "Remember now. I'm suing the government over some bad meat."
Dwight Dublin QUITS!
Dwight Dublin is kidding. :)
Guest3 growls, missing part of Duo's rant due to his ISP and PC.
Heat Man says, "If I get his IP, and he's near my servers....oh...children...yes...yes, he dies."
General says, "Oh god, what's wrong with our meat, Guts?!"
Raquel De'Leparte grins. "Good call."
Vile says, "Yes you beat me assface."
Vile says, "COME HERE NGUYEN"
Crash Man can't breathe!
Heat Man thumps Crash in the chest, and tilts his head to open airway.
Vile says, "Hey lets call Vanguard and sue."
Crash Man says, "Rob Van F'ing Dam, this is the funniest night in my entire life."
Guest5 says, "SAVE ME! I'M SUFFOCATING!."
Crash Man LOL
Crash Man dies.
Knight Man is pretty lost right now, so he just sits there with a blank expression on his face until someone decides to explain things better
Guest5 gets stomped by all the people.
Rock waits...
Aries goes home.
Aries has left.
Raquel De'Leparte sits on top of everybody. Waiting for the "Story" to start.
Heat Man snugs Raquel from the pile. And drinks gatorade.
Crystal Man says, "Let's all hush now..."
Libra smacks about. Shaun, you were saying before being so interrupted?
Vile has to say I told you so to everyone who yelled at me for saying this Zero sucked too.
Vile says, "I told you so."
Raquel De'Leparte is snugged. ^.^
Vile piffles! ^^
Shaun snickers.
Raquel De'Leparte is smacked, and shuts up o.o"
Shaun says, "Anywho."
Clef snickers.
General says, "Hey, I agreed with you, Derek."
Storm Eagle has reconnected.
Shaun says, "Hold on one second, I need to check something right quick."
Spica twitches at Vile. No piffling or I keeeeeell you.
Vile says, "You all liked it when it was a cute anime MUCK fanboy. ;>"
Spica says, "Says who?"
Denebola says, "It disgusted me."
Vile says, "Well, Pisces liked it. :>"
Denebola was horribly disgusted. That is all. :)
Crash Man says, "You have no idea how much it thrills me to hear that."
Crystal Man says, "I think this controversy can wait until after Duo's rant..."
Shaun says, "Anywho."
Shaun says, "Now then..."
Shaun taps his cane on the ground.
Inferno Panther says, "I'm surpised that putting a full name didn't trigger suspision. I know I'd never tell you freaks my full name. ;)"
Shaun says, "Well, one thing is for sure, folks."
Shaun says, "This has certainly been one of our more interesting nights. Hell I've only been here less than an hour and I'm already up to my ears in intrigue."
Guest5 says, "I am the almighty bunghole o_-"
Raquel De'Leparte smites G5.
Shaun says, "Now then."
Guest4 arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Guest4 has arrived.
Guest5 sits and shuts up.
Action says, "Well, if he ever moves to AUS, Strata and I will take him out for you Duo. :)"
Shaun shrugs.
Shaun says, "I have no beef against Mike, to be honest."
Quantum Kitsune blinks.
Rock nods.
Vile says, "He's just another addict in the world."
Vile says, "Its almost a compliment he cannot stay away."
Wave Man says, "Why should anyone have a beef with him?"
Guest3 says, "....o_O;;"
Shaun nods, basically.
Inferno Panther puts up a sign, "Have gun, will travel, for food."
Guest has disconnected.
Wave Man says, "So he beat the system. Good for him."
Guest5 wants some beef, but doesn't say anything.
Guest3 says, "So the current Zero was the Dr. WIly who was fired?"
Skyblade Eagle says, "He crashed the MUSH a while back, Wave."
Quantum Kitsune says, "Because he tried to crash us, and he's a twit?"
Wave Man says, "Well, no shit."
Shaun says, "ANYWHO"
Raquel De'Leparte says, "Zero=Bad?"
Shaun says, "This isn't a Mike bashing meeting."
Aldebaran says, "Please, people, let the old man talk."
Spica says, "AHEM."
Dr. Wily arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Dr. Wily has arrived.
This is where we move on.
Aldebaran :)
Shaun says, "Moving right a long."
Dwight Dublin gets off his butt and goes IC.
Dwight Dublin has left.
This is where we walk the dog, walk the dog, walk the dog.
Aldebaran says, "We can bash on ex-Zero later."
Spica snatches Shaun's cane and beats people upside the head with it. "Thanks."
Okay, m'lord.
Clef says, "Dodongo Dislikes smoke."
Libra whistles!
Libra says, "Shaun? :)"
Minds OUT of the gutter.
Guts Man idly eats some meat.
Shaun says, "I think the whole basic premise that I brought you all here, was to really pass on some knowledge from experience that taking stuff too seriously will only wind you up in worse and worse situations."
Clef has disconnected.
Knight Man ponders oO(Hmm, maybe I can make this M3 storyline for my comic on THIS little occurance... :D)
Magnum Panther arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Magnum Panther has arrived.
Raquel De'Leparte(Raq) pages: Don't you dare ;)
You paged Raquel De'Leparte with 'Mwaha! :D'.
Ring Redwing arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Ring Redwing has arrived.
Shaun says, "Eventually you become trapped in your obsession, caught in an endless circle of angst, depresion, and anger, until you end up burning out. It's really not worth it."
Metal Man arrives from the OOC Lounge.
Metal Man has arrived.
Dr. Wily says, "Amen!"
Metal Man bows in and sits down
Inferno Panther knows this very well, he lives it daily. :/
Knight Man never takes anything too seriously, that's a fault of his actually
Guest4 says, "Actually, he seemed as if he was enjoying himself"
Vile says, "What if the anger is related to lack of gratitude? :>"
Shaun says, "To enjoy MUSHing, is to take it at face value, a game. But, on top of that, it is a social place, where you talk and interact with other people, thus, things are bound to go wrong, or just not go your way. That's something you all really have to learn and face."
Guest4 says, "And why do I have mail messages popping up?"
Guest5 has multiple personalities. ^.^
Shaun loves you Derek, and you know it.
Vile says, "Mmhmm."
Spica says, "SSSSSSSSSSH. Listen to Grandpa Shaun."
Crash Man is gonna go sink himself in the testosterone blood-fest of Infantry. Snuggle with the missus a little, sleep, then decide wether or not I want to quit in the morning. Vaya con taco.
General says, "You get a pat on the back and a boot to the ass, Derek."
Hurricane Kangaroo says, "Hey, keep your personal relationships outta this you two ;)"
Vile says, "And a $20 debt. =)"
General says, "Later Har."
Slash Man has reconnected.
Blizzard Man waves to Crash, then goes back to listening.
Metal Man says, "Later Crashbo"
Slash Man has partially disconnected.
Hurricane Kangaroo says, "... I read that as 'snuggle with the misses, a little sheep' the first time..."
General says, "Har likes his lamb."
BAA!
Crash Man says, "Sho' nuff."
Spica facepalms. Hopper needs some help with that obsession.
Crash Man has disconnected.
Slash Man says, "I played a sheep in a play once."
Guest4 says, "He doesn't sound obsessed, he sounds like someone who's got his head together, from what I've heard...and read. This place does seem to be falling apart...."
I can't stop laughing!!!
General says, "Were you anally violated during this play?"
Guest3 . o O ( Aren't we supposed to be quiet while Shaun speaks?... )
Rock says, "SHHHH..."
Shaun isn't talking about Mike, G4.
Shaun is talking about the MUSH on a whole.
Slash Man says, "No, General."
General says, "Some play."
Guest4 says, "Ooooooooooh, okay then."
Slash Man says, "I know, but whatever."
Shaun says, "Everyone really needs to just sorta settle d own, take a step back, and realize that no matter who's screwing up, and where, that screw ups happen."
Rock nods.
Shaun says, "No one is perfect, and while yes, people who screw up need to be corrected, they also deserve a level of respect."
Action says, "I'm perfect."
Action ducks!
Regulus smites.
Skyblade Eagle says, "Hardly."
Guest5 up a lit lighter and waves it around.
Shaun says, "We're all human beings here, well, maybe aside from Libra, who I'm convinced is some sort of alien life form, and Strata and Action who are Australian, and we all know those limey bastards aren't human... ;D"
Action poses!
Skyblade Eagle nods, "Indeed, Shaun."
Guest3 laughs!!!
Shaun says, "Anywho."
Libra mutters. And gets the anal probes.
Guest5 catches the room on fire by accident.
Spica hides behind Den. x_X
Shaun says, "We need to laugh more often. We need to smile more often."
Storm Eagle has partially disconnected.
Shaun says, "Sorry to sound like a hippy, but it's true."
Hurricane Kangaroo hides from Libra
Skyblade Eagle says, "Peace and love, man."
Heat Man hands Libra the abduction kit.
Shaun says, "This place just isn't the happy fun place it used to be."
Denebola hides Spica, and keeps his metal undies on.
Dr. Wily laughs all the flippin time.
Skyblade Eagle says, "The only hippy thing I belive in is the marijuana."
Hurricane Kangaroo has been probed up the aft enough times alre--errr....
Guts Man says, "Not evil laughter Doc..."
Shaun says, "And it's not on the shouldesr of any one person, or group of people, but all of us."
Guest5 says, "All I do when I RP is smile. Cuz it's SO FUN!"
Skyblade Eagle says, "Well, not really."
Vile says, "The buck stops here."
Shaun says, "Exactly."
Hurricane Kangaroo beats Flame Stag to a pulp. Buck stopped
Guest3 says, "We could update the blooper files and such to help lighten things up or make a board where everyone comes up with a clean or cool joke to loosen people up."
Magnum Panther says, "I think that's the point, actually. Some people just aren't having fun when they RP...maybe they're just too into it? Maybe they're trying too hard?"
Quantum Kitsune eyes Kangaroo.
Spica says, "Burning stag of evil!"
Spica runs now.
Magnum Panther will shut up now. u.u
Knight Man waves out
Libra ahems. Folks? :)
Rock erases a big spammy message that said exactly what Shaun said.
Fliptop says, "A lot of people may be burnt out, too."
Spica pouts at Lib.
Action would smiles, but people keep hitting me in the head, so it hurt too.....
Guts Man is looser than a french maid.

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