Transformers2005 - Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 7:22 PM ------------------------------------------------------ Rodimus Prime says, "All Cybertron-based Autobots participating in tonight's excercise, report to the briefing room in Iacon for mission assignments." Hummer arrives from the Central Hallway. Nightshift arrives from the Central Hallway. Rodimus Prime moves around to the head of the table and drops into his seat, for once looking exactly like he belongs there. He waves the others to chairs around the table. Sky Lynx arrives from the Central Hallway. Nightshift takes a seat as well. Sky Lynx steps in with a slight limp and nods to everyone in the room, focusing on Rodimus, "Refueling complete, commander. I'm ready to launch at any time." Rodimus Prime nods. "You sure you're up to it, Sky Lynx?" he asks in mild concern. Sky Lynx says, "Unicron himself could not stop me from helping deal a blow like this to the Decepticons, let alone a little muscle strain." Rodimus Prime smiles. "Well, hopefully we won't have to figure Unicron into this." Hummer looks rather hurt. Hummer says, "I..." Wanderer folds her arms beneath her chest chassis, and continues to stare up at him. She, too, looks fairly hurt, waiting for his reply. Nightshift rubs his temples. Sidearm heads to a spot to stand and quietly watches everyone, unsure if any meeting has started or what. Hummer sort of stammers, "I...don't know what you're talking about..." Wanderer makes a small sound of indignance, and hooking one hand at her hip, she wags a finger up at him, almost comic. "Oh--you do too! I can tell you're lying--look, your visor light is yellow." Nightshift just gives one of his "looks" to the exchange between Hummer and Wanderer. Wanderer is striking an almost June Cleaver pose as she stares at Hummer. Rodimus Prime glances up questioningly from programming the holoprojector on the table. Hummer looks extremely baffled. "I'm not angry..." Hummer shuffles away, humiliated that he has disrupted a meeting. Wanderer doesn't seem to believe him. "Oh? What was that -look- for yesterday?" She leans up onto the chrome balls of her feet, bringing herself up by an inch or two, though still considerably shorter than the other autobot. "Hmmmmmm?" Sky Lynx cocks an optic at the conversation, not really sure as to it's reasoning but just shrugs it off, looking back to Rodimus. Hummer says in a very small voice, "Look?" Wanderer 's mouth tugs down a bit at the corners, parenthetical lines appearing. "Yes. That look. What did I do this time?" Nightshift says, "Uh, yo, if we're interruptin' somethin', y'all, we can go someplace else..." Nightshift's comment might as well have been a plasma blast to the throat. Hummer shuts up and moves across the room from the Wanderer. Wanderer shutter-blinks, her expression slackening somewhat. She turns, servos softly whirring, and notices the others in the room. Her head dips down, expression suddenly apologetic. Wanderer stammers, her words picking up so swiftly that they're almost impossible to follow. "Oh! Oh, ah...ssorrydidn'trealizetherewasanaudiencenoyoudon'tneedto..." Eyespy arrives from the Central Hallway. Wanderer's staccato pitch slows again, optics trailing after Hummer as he retreats from her. She folds her arms beneath her chassis again, sighing in frustration. Eyespy swoops in Sidearm raises an optic ridge. Rodimus Prime pillows a cheek on his fist. "Are you two done?" Wanderer lowers her optics again, somewhat sheepishly. Clearing her throat, she finishes in a more subdued, even-keel tone. "Err...no. We were, uh...done, and all." Wanderer's optics roll up to Rodimus, suddenly horrified. She bites her lip, shutting up fast, and nods. Eyespy blinks Hummer's expression after Rodimus's words looks about the same as it might if he had just been slapped across the face. Wanderer's optics shift around, embarassed, and she hunches her shoulders lightly, defensively. "What?", she asks quietly, uncomfortable under the sudden attention. Rodimus Prime drums his fingers against the tabletop sharply. "Well," he raises his voice for attention, "Let's get started then." Nightshift holds his hands up in surrender and turns his attention back to Rodimus. Sky Lynx studies some star charts for a moment then looks up as Rodimus calls the meeting to order. Wanderer folds her hands behind her back, turning her form to face Rodimus. She pulls herself up straight, attentive. Hummer's blue optic visor glimmers as it focuses on Rodimus for a moment, then resumes its roving scan. Sidearm turns her attention to Rodimus. Rodimus Prime keys in the holoprojector, calling up a tactical starmap. "All right. Ultra Magnus will be leading a strike force from Earth to Charr within the hour." The appropriate route highlights on the hologram. "We'll be taking Sky Lynx and the Far Star and rendezvous'ing with his group at Charr." Another route highlights. Wanderer's optics set upon the hologram, silver brow furrowing as she studies. Eyespy watces passively, but you know he's capturing every detail Rodimus Prime continues briskly, "Jazz will simultaneously be leading a diversionary strike on the undersea base on Earth. With any luck, we should find Charr mostly deserted." Wanderer shutter-blinks at this mention of luck, capturing Rodimus' image as he stands before them. Sidearm looks at Rodimus and nods. Sky Lynx says, "I would just as soon plant a charge on that burnt out hulk and blow it to bits along with the undersea base ..." Rodimus Prime tightens the hologram in on the Charr base. "We rush them here... and here," he points out the two major fronts, "and secure the base. Meantime, Sidearm's going to help us get to the spacebridge terminal. Processor's been doing his homework on the spacebridge functions, so we should be able to reprogram it to open up at the sea base." Hummer follows all of this with the ease of one well-versed in strategy and tactics. Sidearm studies the screen quietly. Nightshift considers the tactical graphics carefully. Sky Lynx says, "Who among us will be traveling on the space bridge for the actual assault?" Wanderer remains quiet, though she draws in all the details presented to her. Eyespy studies the graphic, storing questions for the appropriate time. You receive a powerful long range radio message from Ultra Magnus. It reads: "Greetings, Rodimus. I am starting to assemble troops here in Autobot City. I recommend sticking to direction long-range communication as much as possible in order to avoid possible interception of important broadband messages." Rodimus Prime looks up at Sky Lynx. "Whoever volunteers. I'd assumed that the people who got damaged for whatever reason during the Charr attack would pilot the shuttles back rather than joining the battle." Wanderer wonders, "...What about those of us who aren't good fighters? ..Sir." Sky Lynx nods, "Understood commander." Rodimus Prime eyes Wanderer. "Then you don't go." Wanderer frowns slightly at this, looking a bit disappointed. "...Isn't there any other use for mechs?" You say, "We'll need medics and support crew on Earth to take care of the injured afterward." Wanderer nods quietly to this, shifting her shoulders back lightly again, perhaps with a hint of pride. Eyespy ahems Wanderer's optics shift towards the raptor. You say, "Question, Eyespy?" Eyespy says, "partly, will we be taking the gestalts?" Wanderer's brows come together, curiously, and she glances back to Rodimus. Eyespy says, "and secondly, whats the quality of the recon at this time. Will my skills be required?" Hummer raises a hand. Archer arrives from the Central Hallway. Scattershot arrives from the Grav-Lift that leads down from the Observation Tower. You say, "We'll, err, have whatever gestalts we can muster, yeah. And there's not recon required. We go in, we hit them, repeat." Scattershot grunts. "What've I walked into?" Wanderer's head turns slightly, shutter-blinking at the new arrivals with interest. Hummer says, "Sir?" Archer says, "I was wondering the same thing.." Sky Lynx says, "And you do have me Eyespy." Hummer rases a hand at Rodimus. You say, "Hummer." Eyespy nods "understood, in that case with your permission I'll hang back on this one, I've been beaten enough recently. Hummer suggests, "Perhaps we could bring Omega Supreme along?" Wanderer stares at Scattershot, optics wide, tring to draw all of him in at once. Scattershot notices that he's attracting attention and returns gazes of equal intensity, rather cold but not malicious. You say, "I just said, we'll be taking whoever volunteers. This isn't a hand-picked mission. Anyone can go." Scattershot says, "Go where?" You say, "To Charr, Scattershot." Wanderer just stares at him, her expression open with a sort of fascination. She shutter-blinks again, camera-like...perhaps saving the image of the taller mech. Hummer sort of cringes, but not badly enough so that most would notice. Scattershot smiles coldly. "Sounds like a trip, then. Count me in, an' I'll see if I can rustle up the others." Archer raises a hand. Nosecone arrives from the Central Hallway. Wanderer's attention seems to have shattered, drawn by those who are just now shambling in. Rodimus Prime stabs a finger at Archer. "Yes." Sidearm taps her chin thoughtfully. Nosecone waves "hello" Archer says, "What is, Charr?" Scattershot grunts to Nosecone. Wanderer wanders nearer to Scattershot, apparently fascinated with him. Nosecone says, "hello Scattershot" You say, "It's a Decepticon outpost that should have a spacebridge terminal we can use. Next?" Wanderer stands in front, and just to the side of him, optics roving up and down his form with unflagging interest. The reflexive blinks snatch his image, storing it away somewhere within her memory. It takes a bit of effort, but at least part of her attention remains upon Rodimus Prime. Archer says, "I would like to volunteer for this..." Eyespy nods at the tacticial appraisal. Nosecone says, "sounds good Rodimus" You say, "Good. Any more questions? Are we clear on the mission?" Wanderer looks back towards Rodimus calmly, blinking at him now. Archer says, "I'm afraid I missed most of the briefing...Sir." Scattershot says, "What you need me to do, specific?" Wanderer offers, "...If it's alright, sir, I'd like to help for when you return. I'm no good on the field but...well, I can at least do - something-." Rodimus Prime's optics dim briefly as he gathers his patience together, then responds evenly, "We're attacking Charr. We're taking over the spacebridge terminal there, and using it to teleport into the undersea base on Earth, where we'll attack from the inside." Archer nods quickly Rodimus Prime looks directly at Scattershot and adds, "If we could have Computron for this it'd be an immense help." Nosecone says, "I'm ready" Brontosaurus arrives from the Central Hallway. Strafe arrives from the Central Hallway. Archer says, "I have another question to ask, sir. That is, if you have a moment to answer it.." Nosecone says, "Hello Strafe" Scattershot breaks into what almost qualifies as a smile. "Strafe...yer just in time." Wanderer 's head turns, servos whirring softly, and her optics widen in surprise at one of the arrivals. You say, "That's what the mission briefing is for, Archer. Go ahead." Wanderer blurts out, momentarily forgetting herself. "Sludge!" Archer says, "How, specifically can I help out? Do you need a forward scout? Or perhaps a demolitionist...I am skilled in both those areas..." Scattershot says, "Looks like we're goin' to Charr, an' back to Earth, Strafe. Not for too long, though." Strafe steps inside, a few seconds after Sludge. He glances around and sprints over to Scattershot, "Hey!" Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Air corridor through Asia has been secured. All units for mobility manuveurs, start preparing." Sky Lynx turns his gaze to Sludge as he enters a concerned look crossing his face, "Sludge .... how are you feeling?" Brontosaurus comes lumbering in, looking amazingly better from yesterday's incident as he takes a seat, grinning at Wanderer. "Ello, Lady." Scattershot says, "AN' when it's over we oughta be able to say we slagged a few Cons." Strafe says, "Cool! ..any o'th Horde?" You say, "Demolitions are what we needed on Earth, but I guess it's too late for that now. You can join the main assault." Wanderer 's footfalls clank softly as she approaches Sludge. She smiles brightly, optics scouring over his form, hands resting at the smooth gold and silver chrome of his form. Brontosaurus looks over at Sky Lynx and nods a little, "Sludge feel much better, Kitty-Birdy. How 'bout you?" Strafe glances at Prime, then turns back to Scattershot, knowing who's REALLY in charge. Wanderer whispers to him lightly, so as not to disturb the others. "You look good as new, big guy." Archer nods, "I'll do my best.." EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Affirmative. All troopers to standby alert." Sky Lynx says, "I'm alright Sludge but you took a pretty bad hit yesterday, are you sure you;re up to this?" Brontosaurus nods again to Sky Lynx, looking pretty determined, "Sludge make Cons pay for wat dey do to Sludge lately.. hurt dem big time." Scattershot whips his rifle out of wherever it is he stores it and polishes it. Sky Lynx says, "If you get into trouble up there you make sure you call for me ... ok?" Brontosaurus looks back down at Wanderer, "You sound much better too. Sludge worried when you no speak.." Strafe taps his rifle against his leg. You say, "..And we have a full complement of medical staff on call at Autobot City. Are there any more questions?" Archer says, "Yes..." Brontosaurus grins and nods to Sky Lynx, "Okay, Kitty-Birdy.. we make sure crush Cons good." Wanderer smiles, sort of sheepishly, and nods. "I know. I'm good, though. Was worried for you, big guy..." Strafe glances at Sludge, shaking his head. He mutters to himself. Scattershot gives Archer a "Don't you have a clue YET?" look Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Do not launch until you have mark from Autobot Command." Nosecone is ready and waiting Wanderer's optics are drawn to Scattershot's rifle, glimmering faintly, impressed. Big gun. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Affirmative." Brontosaurus rests his head down on a chair, looking around before back to Wanderer, "No worry 'bout Sludge. Sludge always git better an' be fine. Take lots to make Sludge real hurt." Sky Lynx grins at Sludge and the smiles malevolently at Rodimus, "Yeah, when do we start kicking some Decepticon AFT?" Rodimus Prime fixes Archer with a semi-patient questioning look. Rodimus Prime smiles as he hears Sky Lynx's comment. "Soon." Wanderer reaches out, resting her hands on either side of the Brontosaur's head. She bumps her forehead lightly to his, in a sort of affectionate acknowledgement. Archer glances at Shattershot, appearing as if he is about to say something. He then turns back to Rodimus, "How heavy is the expected resistance?" Nosecone says, "If you think that gun is big wait till you see Computron's gun :)" Brontosaurus grins at Wanderer, sitting still for her before looking around the room again. You say, "On Charr? Negligible. Expect heavy resistance when we reach Earth." Wanderer draws back again with a faint smile, resting her hands at the small of her back, below the retacted wheels, as she glances again to Rodimus, listening. Archer's yellow optics flicker off for a brief moment. He then nods a faint nod. Wanderer wonders aloud, "...I don't suppose you need any couriers?" Scattershot stows his rifle again. Wanderer looks momentarily hopeful, shifting her weight slightly. Strafe looks at Wanderer. "Well, I don't think so... maybe... to carry stuff..." You say, "Not for this mission. I want you out of it, where you won't get hurt. You're not a full member of the faction yet and I can't take that risk with your life." Wanderer pulls her slight form up, a bit taller. She relaxes a bit, with disappointment, at Rodimus' addendum. Wanderer starts to speak again, but decides against it. She nods quietly, acceeding. You say, "If that's all, then you're dismissed. Report to the Iacon launching pad for deployment. I'll contact Ultra Magnus for an ETA on his group." Tower arrives from the Central Hallway. Sky Lynx swings his head down to Wanderer, "It's gonna get rather rough up there little one, you can help us better down here where you can keep an eye on the sensors and Darkmount and alert us when the Decepticons come after us. Sidearm nods, she politely waits for a few of the people blocking the exit to move out first. Scattershot says, "Technos ride with me. No room for anyone else." Nosecone says, "ok Scattershot" Wanderer 's mouth turns down a bit at the corners, her optics turning up towards Sky Lynx's looming visage. She nods, "...Alright, I'll try, sir." You say, "Are you sure you want to expend your energon on FTL travel, Scattershot? I'm sure there's room in the shuttle..." Brontosaurus stands up slowly, still making sure his systems can handle the burden as he grins, "We go git Cons now.." Sky Lynx steps for the door, mentioning back at Wanderer, "Just Sky Lynx ... " Strafe groans and elbows Scattershot. "I don't wanna ride in no shuttle...." Scattershot says, "Guess you're right...if you plan on haulin' out Computron I better ride." Wanderer nods again, echoing him agreeably. 'Sky Lynx." Scattershot says, "Neither do I, but at least it ain't a public shuttle." Sky Lynx leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Tower enters the room, standing beside the doorway as he scans around the room. He glances over at Rodimus "Anything you want me to do, sir??" Strafe's optic band widens a bit. "Computron?! Wow... I don't wanna.. well, yeah, I do! But kinda.." Wanderer makes her way quietly towards the door, slipping past Tower and the larger mechs as she weaves out. Scattershot has obvious distaste in his voice as he says, "Computron" Wanderer leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Archer gives the assembled one final glance and then turns to head out the door. You say, "If you're in on the mission, then report to Iacon launchpad for deployment, Tower." Brontosaurus leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Scattershot leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Nosecone leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Strafe leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Sidearm starts to make her way past people to the exit, now that there's more room for movement. Archer says, "Good luck to you all..." Archer leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Sidearm leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Hummer nods to Rodimus, still looking fairly digusted with himself. Tower nods and begins to file out behind the others towards the Iacon launchpad. Tower leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. Rodimus Prime rises from his seat and heads for the door after most of the rest of the gathering. The metal doors swish open, and allow you to pass. You head into the Monitor Room. Rodimus Prime pulls out the radio and adjusts some of the dials. Your message is transmitted to Ultra Magnus. It reads: "We're ready up here. Just give us the signal." You receive a powerful long range radio message from Ultra Magnus. It reads: "Autobot City troops are mobilizing out form the city now, Rodimus! Meet you on Charr!" You head back out into the Central Hallway. You are whisked away on a large people-mover, through a tube, into the Main Commissary. You step outside, toward the Launchpad. Iacon Launchpad Contents: Hummer, Tower, Strafe, Archer, Nosecone, Sidearm, Brontosaurus, Scattershot, Space Shuttle Obvious exits: West leads to New Iacon Main Commissary. Strafe turns away from Sky Lynx, to Scattershot. "We ain't gonna ride in HIM, are we..?" Archer stands a good distance away from all, waiting for an order or command of some sort Nosecone snaps to attention as rodimus enters Hummer frowns for some reason. Hummer snaps to attention, giving Rodimus a crisp hand slaute. You say, "Okay, people, split yourselves up. Autobot City is mobilizing now." Space Shuttle opens his cargo bay as the three black thrusters and the back of his Shuttle mode start to glow a faint red, lights dance along his sides as he powers up his navigational and gravitational systems. Sidearm looks around. "I suppose a pilot and co-pilot will be needed for the Far Star? I volunteer to be the co-pilot," she says loud enough for everyone to hear. Brontosaurus heads towards Sky Lynx, grinning widely as he says again, more to himsefl than to anyone else in the room, "Sludge fly!" Rodimus Prime nods to Sidearm as he heads for the shuttle. "Hop aboard." Transmission from Wanderer: Rodimus-sir...who, from Earth, is going? Archer begins to make his way towards the Far Star. Hummer moves to follow Rodimus Your endurance is now set to 100. Damage level: 80% Strafe circles Nosecone boredly, waiting for Scattershot to pick a shuttle. The ground begins to shudder as the Brontosaurus stands up on its hind legs. His body interlocking are shifting around him, when the dust settles and the shaking stops, before you stands the Dinobot, Sludge. Autobot Shuttle Contents: Archer, Nosecone, Scattershot, Strafe, Sidearm Nosecone enters a seat and lays back for the ride to Charr Strafe runs up the ramp. "I get ta sit in the back!!" Scattershot takes a seat beside Strafe and straps in. Archer quietly walks towards an empty chair and sits. Rodimus Prime drops into the pilot's seat and starts a preflight warmup sequence. "Everybody strap in." Strafe plops down in one of the back seats, staring out the window. Then remembers to strap up, and does so. Hummer gets in a seat fairly near the front, activting the restraints. Sidearm walks towards the console and seats herself at the co-pilot station. She looks around, checking the gauges over and double checking them. She finally says, "Ship seems in check, unless the maintanence teams slipped somewhere." Space Shuttle finishes with all his preflight preparations and is ready for launch Tower enters Sky Lynx's cargo bay Hummer enters Sky Lynx's cargo bay Strafe shifts uncomfortable in his seat. Rodimus Prime keys in the main engines with a rumble. The Far Star travels onward to Orbit of Cybertron. Space Shuttle arrives from Iacon Launchpad. You transmit a message to Sky Lynx: You take point. Sidearm checks over a few of the systems to make sure things are running smoothly. "I haven't been to Charr for two years," she says. Strafe kicks the seat in front of him, boredly. Rodimus Prime banks the Far Star down and swings into a flanking position behind Sky Lynx's white form. Transmission from Sky Lynx: understood commander The Far Star travels onward to Cybertron System. Strafe shrugs and stops, slouching down in his seat and crossing his arms. Archer flinches and clenches his fists tightly. Rodimus Prime glances back with a slight smile. "Hang in there, guys. Once we get there you can go wild." Sidearm says, "Go wild?" Rodimus Prime looks quickly across at Sidearm. "Well, in a manner of speaking..." You receive a powerful long range radio message from Ultra Magnus. It reads: "We just jumped into the far regions of the system." Caern says, "ALL Autobot Personnel. We have a crisis situation within autobot city. All medical and support personnel should withdraw immediately. Clear the area of any and all humans. Regroup at the EDC." Strafe pulls a Transformer-sized sharpie from his left forearm, his spraypaint storage area, and scribbles on the shuttle wall, looking pretty bored. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "All craft prepare to move out." Craig Wallace says, "Roger." You transmit a message to Ultra Magnus: This is Far Star. Long time no see? Nosecone streches and yans Transmission from Ultra Magnus: Greetings, Rodimus! Let's start on my mark. Nosecone er yawns EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Move out. Target is off the coast of north Korea." Transmission from Ultra Magnus: Processor has informed me that the Sweeps are currently conducting training maneuvers. Be ready for some slight resistance. I'll go ahead and alert Jetfire to move ahead. Rodimus Prime turns up the screen polarization as Charr comes into view ahead. You transmit a message to Ultra Magnus: Understood. Sidearm looks out the view screen. "I never thought I would see that rock again." Transmission from Ultra Magnus: Mark! Let's drop to the surface! You say, "We've got Sweeps running training maneuvers. Expect some resistance... moving in now." A subaudial whine becomes briefly noticable as the FTL engines cut off and the vessel returns to sublight speed. The Far Star travels onward to Orbit of Charr. Dr. Saul Hudson says, "checking in...I'll be coordinating backup and evac from Starskimmer...." Sidearm says, "Sweeps? Won't they alert the others?" Rodimus Prime cuts the Far Star down sharply to a quick, no-frills landing. "Okay, everybody move!" Rodimus Prime locks down the controls and lurches out of his seat, charging for the door. Sidearm rises from her seat and turns around to head towards the exit. You disembark from the Far Star for the Landing Field... Landing Field The level plain outside of Decepticon Headquarters has been smoothed further here, to make an even surface for ships to land. Raised areas of ground have been scraped flat, while slight depressions have been filled in with gravel. Rows of cones have been placed around the field in a symmetrical pattern, the blue light at their tips blinking steadily to guide incoming ships. They send an electronic as well as a visual signal that responds only to officially cleared vessels. However, when energy reserves are low, these beacons are switched off. Contents: Daredevil, Triceratops, Ultra Magnus, Grimlock, Space Shuttle, Processor, Sludge, Sidearm, Archer, Tower, Hummer, Nosecone, Swoop, Kup, Autobot Shuttle , Autobot Shuttle Sidearm leaps out and lands onto the ground gently. Archer walks slowly out from the shuttle. Ultra Magnus descends from the Eurka's doors. He waves a greeting toward the other Autobots, smiling toward Rodimus. "Fancy meeting you here!" he says with a grin. Sky Lynx's form begins to shake. A sudden flash of light and the shifting of seemingly hundreds of parts and the awesome dragon-like creature stands before you! DECEPTICONS BEWARE!!! Processor pulls out his taser. Hummer draws his sword. From Hummer The Noble Sword suddenly flares to life, its blade glowing with a red-orange energy field. Triceratops comes out he gryns and looks at the gathered Dinobots he lumbers over to Sludge, "Me Slag say dis be one big party!" Nosecone folds down in to a tank with a drill, missile launchers, and a proudly displayed Autobot insigna Daredevil's wings, arms, and jet engine fold into his frame as his lower torso and legs spin 180 degrees to form the front of a futuristic red dunebuggy. Sludge steps out of Sky Lynx's cargo bay doors, grinning widely at Slag, "Yup. We gonna teach Cons BIG lesson det no ferget!" Ultra Magnus shouts out, "Okay, protect Processor at all costs and help him get into the facility. Cover him while he makes the appropriate actions on the space bridge controls. Beward for the Sweeps on training maneuvers, too!" Rodimus Prime tugs his rifle from subspace and snaps the safety off with a smirk. "All right, base raiders, let's raid some bases." Ultra Magnus looks around, "Once in the base, set the charges and get to the external hatch as soon as you can!" Red TecBuggy extends two thin black wings from the sides as the wheels fold into the wheelwells. From the trunk, a panel opens and a small jet engine topped by a red fin locks into place. Triceratops says, "Otay!" EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "All EDC forces, lock targets and engage!" Ultra Magnus slings his plasma rifle over his shoulder, shuffling forward as he rushes over near Rodimus. "The Decepticons won't know what hit them," he says. Sidearm heads to Processor and stands near him. She looks at the skies, a slight concerned expression crossing her faceplate, she then glances at Ultra Magnus. Sludge pulls out his massive sword, grinning broadly as it gleams brightly, "Sludge gonna have fun now.." Processor nods to Sidearm, "Fancy us meeting in danger again." Red TecBuggy hovers up into the air, and blasts forward with a concussive *throom* from his rear-mounted engine. "All right. Who wants ta go in and play diversionary force?" he asks brightly. Hummer moves to PC's side. Rodimus Prime barks, "Spread out and knock down any resistance! I don't want them getting wind of this on Earth! Keep the non-combatants in the back and shielded!" Triceratops says, "Grimlock you take Dinobots and we find tings to mash, dis be lots of fun!" A tank rolls to processors other side Sky Lynx transforms and falls in behind the smaller Autobots, his weapons systems coming to a low hum as they spark to life, he peers around like a predator looking for prey Sidearm smiles at Processor. "Yes, I suppose so." She idly reaches for her left arm and checks her ion cannon. Rodimus Prime exchanges a quick look with Magnus, then adds grimly, "This is the easy part. Don't get hurt." A Pteradactyl flaps over Slag's head, nodding to Grimlock, he shouts out of the noise, "Yeah! What him Slag say!" EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Man down! Alabama, vector on Wallace's transponder!" Processor looks around, then sits on the floor, his head going down as the plate with the autobot symbol folds down revealing a monitor, it comes up and out, his legs connect together, and his arms fold upwards, the keyboard moving slightly off of his left arm, as he finishes his transformation into a Main Frame Computer. A Main Frame Computer has left. Craig Wallace attempts to speak but all you hear is gasping for breath. From Hummer Processor transmits a message via radio. Grimlock receives a radio transmission. The HMMV's windows slide silently down. Grimlock transmits a message via radio. Sludge receives a radio transmission from Grimlock. Sludge's body starts to fold and lock around him, his armor becoming heavier as he increases in size. When his body is done transforming, he sets down on all four of his paws, the ground shaking with the force as Sludge stands before you in his Brontosaurus mode. Ultra Magnus looks toward Rodimus as he hoits his plasma rifle over his shoulder. A Main Frame Computer has arrived. Kicking his legs and arms back as his torso falls forward, Ultra Magnus transforms into a large truck and car-carrier. Armored Car Carrier revvs his engines. Rodimus Prime waves a hand westward. "Move in!" The silver Autobot folds down into himself, flipping inside out. With some shifting and sliding, the blocky, camouflaged HMMV takes shape. Armored Car Carrier's tires begin to roll, disturbing the rocky surface of the planet as he moves foward. Triceratops turns around as he growls he looks at the vacant gates he grunts, "Dey make dis to easy!" Sidearm kicks in her anti-grav systems and rises upwards into the air. A tank now is bedide hummer Kup's body condenses downward, moving close to the ground and transforming into his vehicle mode. Rodimus Prime shifts into what can only be called a high-tech flaming Winnebago. Brontosaurus lumbers on after Grimlock as he enters the Charr base, looking around, "Sludge leave message dat he here mebbe." Ultra Magnus says, "Half west, half southwest?" A Pteradactyl flapsin one place, waiting to follow the other dinobots, "Easy not always fun doh!" Archer transforms into hovercraft mode. HMMV arms his rockets. Cybertronian Pickup's wheels begin rolling, as it heads out of the area. Triceratops starts to lumber west he keeps himself moving atfter Grimlock and Sludge. Armored Car Carrier emits on speakers: "Let's move in!" You move west to the Central Courtyard - DHQ... Central Courtyard - DHQ Contents: Tower, Grimlock, A tank, Cybertronian Pickup, Brontosaurus, A Pteradactyl, Sidearm, A Main Frame Computer, A hover craft, Sky Lynx, Triceratops, Armored Car Carrier, HMMV, Scourge, Arachnae, Deadfall, Garrote Obvious exits: Fly leads to Skies above DHQ. North leads to Training Grounds. West leads to Spacebridge Outpost. East leads to Landing Field. South leads to Entrance Gates. A Main Frame Computer rides on Hummers back. Scourge is standing giving orders the the Sweeps who are all at attention. Sidearm scans around. "Perhaps we should focus on the defense systems before they cut us down?" she suggests. Garrote's optics stray to the arrivals and then seem to increase in size... Triceratops comes rumbling out with the rest of the Dinobots he roars loudly as he stands up. He looks at a bunch of gumbies as his optics flare brightly, "Now dis be a party!" Flaming RV veers wildly sideways as soon as he clears the gates, ploughing into a startled group of convenient gumbycons. Arachnae's attention is drawn away from Scourge.. and she /backs up/. A Pteradactyl nearly coos out, "You not joking Slag!" Dredclaw has connected. Cybertronian Pickup drives into the area from the east, leading the charge of Autobots beside Rodimus. HMMV launches a volley of rockets at the gumbies. Brontosaurus roars loudly as he slams his tail down on the ground, making it shake in acknowledgement of his presence as he looks around at all the Cons. Scourge turns as he hears the commotion, only noticing one person, and one person only, in his optics the fury of hell burns, he shows no fear of the other bots, he only concentrates on one, the one he has been looking for, for years. He speaks in a voice that originates from the depths of Charr, his wings swing out to a full 20 foot wingspan as he claws unsheate, he simply states, "Magnus......" Garrote looks quickly to Scourge for orders. Armored Car Carrier drives into the area at high speed alongside Rodimus Prime, Kup, and the legion of Autobots. Its horn honks loudly as it nears the surprised Decepticon troops. Its bright headlights flash brightly as it continues to increase velocity. A Main Frame Computer shoots taser and disruptors at gumbis Scourge leaps into the air summoning his plasma cannons, "Sweeps! To the Air!" A Pteradactyl purr-growls, "Me Swoop say we begin fun now!" The air around Dredclaw's hand shimmers as he summons his pulse rifle from subspace. A hover craft speeds into the area. The gun atop it spins about, looking for a target. Deadfall follows scourge, moving very fast for once. Triceratops continues to charge as he rips through a horde of gumbie troops like a bowling ball head towards the pins. He shakes his head violently as he roars again with his optics flaring a bright danergous red, "Slag say lets bash Ceptic-cons!" Armored Car Carrier emits on speakers: "Remember our goal, Autobots! Focus on THAT!" Garrote jumps into the air as per orders as his laser is in hand.... Dredclaw swears, "Unicron!! They are coming out of the woodwork!" Arachnae takes to thea air, whip easily coming to her hand. Flaming RV bellows, "Hummer! Get Processor through!" and cuts sideways to flank the HMMV. Scourge says to the gumbies, "DECEPTICONS! ATTACK!" Sidearm [to Rodimus Prime]: The spacebridge should be somewhere to the west of this area. Deadfall says, "get them to destroy processor. obviously he is improtant to their victory!" HMMV floors it, trying to bust through the enemy lines, and tries to blaze a path with rockets. Garrote looks at the Autobots and then at Scourge thinking this is not good. A tank cranks up it's drill and leads the way Brontosaurus swings his tail wide, slamming it into a swarm of gumbycons rushing his flank and sends them flying through the air as he growls, his optics fierce, "Cons gonna get smashed!!" Armored Car Carrier heads directly toward a group of Decepticons firing on the Autobots, attempting to draw their fire. Laser blasts rain down upon its thick, white armor. A hover craft's top mounted gun spins around and blasts six huge shells into a large group of gumbies. Cybertronian Pickup roars through the grounds, bowling over gumbies like they were... sharkticons? Scourge growls as he watches from up above, his patience and fury finally snaps, he points to Ultra Magnus, knowing it isn't even necessary to say, he bellows, so that all can hear above the rukus, "SWEEPS! TERMINATE HIM!" Sky Lynx stops in the back of the flow of Autobots and swings his tail over his head, the end splitting opne like a flower, his plasma launcher flipping into place, he fires a volly of Plasma shells at the cons like mortar shels, ignoring the random blasts that bounce off his armor. A Main Frame Computer fires in a 360 degree arc, shooting at any gumbi that gets to close. HMMV is headed west, is anyone trying to stop me? A tank drills and gumbies that get in the way A Pteradactyl notices Sludge's battle with the Gumby cons and decides to have a little fun for himself, he flies towards a group of gumycons and fires several of them with his eye-lasers. He turns around in time to see a rocket oming at him, swoops down dodging it, put leaving himself the victim to several laser blasts A formation of seekers roars towards the frontline assault, rockets and null rays blasting at the attackers and ripping up the terrain in front of them. Sidearm soars a little higher into the air. She aims downwards towards a turret aiming towards the group and sends a moderate level ion blast towards it. The blast hits below the turret, disabiling it, it starts to spark. Garrote points his laser at ultra magnus at the command and from his altitude isn't blocked by anything and fires a shot at the commander. Tower grapples on to one of the gumbie cons and begins to use him as a weapon against the thousands that seem to overcome the area. Brontosaurus's flame thrower ignites in the back of his mouth as he growls deeply at a small group of cons. they stop in their movement, like deer in headlights before they are enveloped with the flame that erupts from Sludge's mouth. Flaming RV kicks into high gear at Sidearm's notification and slams a path free before Hummer to the west. Laserfire crackles and hisses off his trailer, the sound intermingled with the startled yelps from suddenly crunched Decepti-gumbies. Triceratops looks at two generic seekers that come in from behind him. He roars as he takes a few pelts from a laser rifle, and brings his rear hoofs up back kicking the sense out of them. His mouth glows as he brings his legs back down to the ground releasing two troops that happen to keep him surrounded melting them down into nothing more than molten well slag. HMMV fires a volley of rockets, and heads to the west as fast as he can go. Scourge turns back to the Gumbies, "STOP THEM!" A hover craft spins wildly as a stray laser blast crashes into it. It fires off it's gun and flamethrower, torching a small number of troops. A tank follows behind prime cleaning up an leftovers Transmission from Processor: Suggest getting transmissions jammed. Processor transmits a message via radio. Armored Car Carrier heads along with the other Autobots on a path toward the gates to the Decepticon base. Blaster fire from a nearby group of Decepticons targets an Autobot soldier following along Ultra Magnus' side. With a rumble of instant acceleration, the white semi and its trailer combine in a flurry of action into the impressive form of Ultra Magnus. Flaming RV mutters, "Your wish is my command..." breaking free from Hummer's path and stopping short, letting several 'Cons ram into him before rumbling into motion again. Garrote follows his shot and swoops down towards the city commander as his 'adrenaline rush increases rapidly. A Pteradactyl screeches out in pain as he is pelted with laser fire. He darts up to gain altitude and more distance from his attackers, levels of and fires two missiles at the ground. Both missiles explode sendig several of the troops flying through the air......then landing Cybertronian Pickup's turret emerges, firing several large bolts of electricity toward a group of Decepticon troops, sending some into convulsions from the charge. HMMV leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. A Main Frame Computer leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. A tank leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Arachnae's optics flicker slightly.. then she seems to sigh, letting herself be drawn intothe Sweeps obsessive actions.. Ultra Magnus leaps into the air as he finishes his transformation, glaring up at the sweeps. He sneers toward them as his plasma rifle pops out of its storage compartment. Looking toward the other Autobots, he says, "Get inside as quickly as you can!" Dredclaw sneers as he fires on the transforming Magnus. "You will pay with your life, Autobot" Brontosaurus roars as he is swarmed over by a mass of GumbyCons that leap all over him, pounding their fists into his armor as they try to take him down. Rodimus Prime shifts to robot mode. A hover craft spins around as a heavy shell from a troop smashes into its side. It quickly regains control and speeds off to the west. Ultra Magnus lifts his rifle and fires a few blasts into a group of Decepticons nearby. Small patters of fire singe the air around him as he attempts to dodge the blasts falling toward him. A hover craft leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Triceratops takes laser hits like they were nothing as they flick off his armored hide. He lifts his head up and turns around swinging his massive tail into the troops. He growls, "Sludge me no have fun like dis in long time!" The vehicle before you transforms upward, gathering itself into a robot form. Before you where the vehicle once stood resides the aged warrior, Kup. Sky Lynx catches a Seeker that buzzes him and tears him out of the sky, slamming him to the ground without giving him a chance to transform before tearing him to bits in a blood-curtling death scream. Sidearm twists around, she soars westward, flying in between two seekers who weren't focusing on her. As she flies past them, they both turn to fire at her, aiming at each other. She kicks in her flight systems and shoots out of the way as they fire, blasting each other instead. She gets a leg slightly Rodimus Prime transforms in midmotion, rolling over himself twice before leaping to his feet with his rifle in his hands, cutting a swathe through the mass of troops swarming over him. Ultra Magnus glances up at the Sweeps with a frown, then turns to run with the other Autobots toward the space bridge. A Pteradactyl calls out to his brothers while skillfully dodging several shots, "ME Swoop mash cepticon army peoples!" as he looks to them for acknowledgement he is pegged in the underbelly with a rocket. He flies in circlesthe opposite direction the rocket cam from screaming in pain. The Trooper shouts out, "Tag! You're it!" The GumbyCons start to fly in all directions as Sludge whips them off of him in fury, transforming and bursting out of the middle of them, soaring through the air after processor as he tears his large sword out of subspace Tower's side begins to glow slightly as he takes his energy sword from subspace, slicing it through the air at anyone not bearing an Autobot symbol. He spins as one of the troops flies into his back, -Brontosaurus leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. A Pteradactyl shakes his head as he finally get his flight under control. He transforms and flies at the person who hit him with a rocket. The trooper double-takes and begins to run, forgetting he can fly. Right before the faster Swoop collides, he is blasted with laser fire and lands with a skiiiiiiiid The Base defences (the cannons and such) whirl online finally and begin to start attacking the bulk of the bots. The Bird-ish looking reptile stands up, Wings folding back, missile launchers pointing out. His head holds back also revealing a robot head. Swoop stands tall looking around. Rodimus Prime grabs a Reflector-clone's arm as he leaps onto his back and flips the Decepticon over his shoulder, hoisting him off in Kup's direction. "Catch!" Kup follows Rodimus' lead, transforming in mid-drive, which in turns sends him sailing into the air. Removing a wicked looking energy axe from subspace, he begins to chop away at the Decepticon troops, like a crazed lumberjack. Triceratops starts to break into another charge the ground thunders from under his hoves. His head is held low so he can rip into the seekers or random sweep as he makes way towards Processor. The onslaught is rather brutal as his body gets covered in energon, he takes out one last guard as his horn dives down into his fuel pump as you hear a blood curdling blood cry. He shakes his head dislodging his target and continues to run. Triceratops leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Arachnae's optics flicker again. You transmit a message to Processor: Status report! Can you hack in? Sky Lynx seems content to follow pup the rear, whacking the odd seeker from the sky with his tail and clawing those foolish enough to try and go at it with him on foot. Kup, with axe in hand, neglects catching the Reflector-clone, and chooses to slice it cleanly in half, in midair. Transmission from Processor: Affirmative, BUT Decepticon reinforcements are coming. Grimlock holds his sword up and waves it around, shouting to get the attention of the other Dinobots before pointing after Sludge. Grimlock leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Sidearm flies downwards until she outdistances the main battle. The bulk of the Autobot forces being focused on, allows her a chance to slip through. Sidearm leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Another one of the Gumbicons rushes Prime, shoulder mounted EMP modules begins flashing light, sound and radiation in a scrambled patern. Swoop gets to his feet to see a group of 5 or 6 troopers running towards him. He takes off running for 10 feet, then leaps into the air, outstretching his arms and flies towards Grimlock,shouting out maniacly, "Back up! Back up! Me Swoop need back up!" he continues flying after him as he leaves the area, desperate to ditch the group of cons firing bafd shots off at him Swoop leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Deadfall moves defensively to protect scourge, covering his left flank as best he can Sky Lynx takes a blast to the head cracking his optic band, he winces pulling his head away as the offending seeker flies away laughing. Sky Lynx growls angrily and leaps int the sky after the seeker, his huge shadow falling on all in the room, as he chases the seeker around the skies. Rodimus Prime ducks and charges the sonic-wielding maniac, body-checking him to the ground. Scourge remains silent as he watches the armaggeddon, staring out at Ultra Magnus, waiting for the right moment to strike. Transmission from Processor: I believe I have the spacebridge operational and ready to go. Ultra Magnus receives a radio transmission. Garrote soars down towards Ultra Magnus as the fight rages on, and fires his laser as flies... The Gumbi Prime body checked "ooofs"and hits the ground, he transforms and scrambles away. Ultra Magnus glances up at the swarming Decepticon forces. He fires a few covering volley shots toward some soldiers, then looks up toward Scourge. Twisting through the air, turning his waist, he thrusts his right shoulder forward. With a loud THWOOM a red missile is launched, speeding directly up from the ground toward Scourge. Kup continues his crazed assault, hewing limps and eviserating Decepticon's left and right. Scourge gets nailed, "GAH!" Scourge points once again at Magnus, restating himself, only this time with more emphasis, more feeling, more _hate_, "Sweeps!!!! TERMINATE HIM!!!" Ultra Magnus looks toward the Autobots and shouts, "Processor has done what he needs...get in there and make the jump!" Deadfall tries to get ultra magnus's attention, firing at his tires "no one attacks scourge and lives" he chuckles. Tower spins, knocking one of the troops carelessly into the air as he does. He looks over to where the others have made their way to the space bridge and hurries after them. Sky Lynx catches the offending Seeker in mid flight. The seeker transforms firing into Sky Lynx's chest only to be flailed around like a rag doll. Sky Lynx flies up into the sky, carrying the screaming seeker with him. A few moments later a blurr is seem streaking into one of the Decepticon buildings and slams into - through - and out the otherside, exploding in a firey blast of sparks and smoke. All that is left is a seeker sized hole in the building and a couple wings. Tower leaves to the Spacebridge Outpost to the west. Garrote puts away his laser as he begins to close ground on Ultra Magnus...his pink claws shining in the dim light... Rodimus Prime waves a hand in Magnus' direction in acknowledgement and backs toward the west gates, blasting away behind him. Ultra Magnus begins to run toward the gates. Scourge lands in front of Ultra Magnus, standing merely 10 feet away and states flatly, "Desolation follows in my trail, Ultra Magnus, and once again you have intruded on my chosen path. This time, you will not survive. Deadfall flies right in magnus's path to distract him.. Garrote makes a pass over Ultra Magnus trying to distract him with his claws. Scourge yells without moving nor turning, "Sweeps! Attack!" Ultra Magnus stops and throws a hard glare at Scouge. His blue optics flicker brightly as he says, "Your threat won't send a shudder through my circuits, Scourge. You Decepticons will extend your influence over the Earth no more!" Kup replaces his axe with his laser rifle, laying down fire with speed and accuracy that is hard-matched on the battlefield. Dredclaw jumps down, transforming and closing in on Magnus in one swift motion. In a fluid motion, Dredclaw soars into the air, and folds into the deadly curves of a Sweepcraft. You move west to the Spacebridge Outpost... Spacebridge Outpost Contents: Tower, Swoop, Grimlock, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Processor, Archer, Spacebridge Terminus Obvious exits: Fly leads to Skies above DHQ. East leads to Central Courtyard - DHQ. West leads to Waste Plains. Processor says, "Leave Grimlock, everyone else get in."" Swoop says, "Oooooo, me Swoop like dat game" Brontosaurus grins and nods to Grimlock, "Yeah.. do dat one. Sludge like paper best.." Slag quickly transforms into his robot mode with his dinoparts seperating. Tower makes his way to Processor "I will stand guard, seeing as how the others would most likely be less than happy to stay." Kup enters from the Central Courtyard - DHQ to the east. Rodimus Prime runs in firing backward over his shoulder. "I think we've got em contained back there. You guys ready?" Processor nods, "Agreed Tower." Slag looks at the spacebridge, "How all oder Autooobots fit?" Grimlock says, "We all going? That even better..." Swoop says, "yeah huh, Dinobots go now?" Processor nods to Rod, "Its ready to go, all I have to do is push the buttons. You say, "How many at a time?" The ground begins to shudder as the Brontosaurus stands up on its hind legs. His body interlocking are shifting around him, when the dust settles and the shaking stops, before you stands the Dinobot, Sludge. Slag says, "Me and Swoop can push butt-ons!" Tower looks dos thrusters fitfully, shuddering over a yelp as the fire contiwn at Processor "Are you going to be leaving here as well??" Swoop says, "Ooooooo, Swoop like push butt-ons" Ultra Magnus says, "I'll draw the attention of the Sweeps! Get to the base on Earth and don't wait for me!" Processor shrugs, "I dont know tower, I would have to be the last to go." You say, "No, Processor's staying here. Okay, Dinobots--" he waves a hand, "You guys get over there first. Kup, you go with 'em." Slag says, "Den we Dinobots go first so we mash oder Ceptic-cons on oder planet!" Swoop says, "yeah!" Sludge looks over at Rodimus and grins widely, "We go smash good, Roddymus?" Kup nods to Rodimus, manuvering toward the Spacebridge silently, fifle in hand. You say, "Yeah. Smash 'em into the ground." Tower glances nervously at the controls, but relaxes at the orders of Rodimus "I just wouldn't know how to get you all back. . ." Slag runs over to the strange structure and goes inside. He grunts as he wills his rifle flipping off the safty he looks at his comrades, "We do more of big party!" Slag enters the spacebridge. Grimlock yanks his sword out of the ground and turns towards the spacebridge. Grimlock enters the spacebridge. Swoop enters the spacebridge. Kup enters the spacebridge. Sludge enters the spacebridge. Rodimus Prime turns to Processor. "Send them over." Processor continues pushing buttons, sending more autobots each time. Spacebridge Terminus This smaller terminus holds an abbreviated form of the control panel, which is nevertheless complex. Currently, the spacebridge is only set to travel to the main terminus at Darkmount, although some preliminary wiring is evidently underway to make the bridges completely interconnected. The 'controls' gleam at you from a polished metal console next to the heavy metal doors, which are sealed during transports. ------------< Current Destination: Main Spacebridge Terminus >---------- --- You receive a powerful long range radio message from Scamper. It reads: "Sir, I am unable to reach Ultra Magnus, Caern is missing, he left Autobot City with a bomb left by a Militant." Rodimus Prime yells, "Okay, who's next?" You say, "Archer, Tower, get in." Processor activates the spacebridge yet again, sending the last group over. Archer enters the spacebridge. Processor says, "Tower is staying to protect me I think." Rodimus Prime nods. "All right, I'll go, then." Tower dwarfs Processor as he stands next to him "I am going to remain here, if that is alright with you, sir?? To make sure he is not damaged..." Spacebridge Terminus Contents: Archer, Nosecone, Hummer Nosecone says, "hello prime" Sidearm enters the area silently. Rodimus Prime checks the charge on his rifle grimly. "Get ready." From Hummer The Noble Sword suddenly flares to life, its blade glowing with a red-orange energy field. Nosecone locks and loads Engine Room The circular hull of a huge engine casing in one corner shows that this was once an engine room, though it's clear that this vessel will never fly again. Instead the room has been converted into a spacebridge terminus, the vertical cylinder of the transport station taking up much of the floor. If you look closely at the walls you may see some very faint indentations, indicating great damage at some point in the past - but the walls and floor are sweapt clean of debris now and polished spotless, as though only recently restored. Contents: Hummer, Nosecone, Archer, Sidearm, Flanker, Kup, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, A Pteradactyl, Tyrannosaurus, Motormaster, Spacebridge Terminus Obvious exits: East leads to Central Corridor. Flanker's feet finally find a bit of traction and he makes a desperate dive for the door to get back and get off a warning. Motormaster looks as all the autobots arrive Flanker is, for those who just arrived, trying like heck to run out of there and get a warning off. Nosecone locks and loadsl Brontosaurus roars loudly as he pivots next to the engine, his massive tail whipping around, gaining momentum as it finally crashes into the humongeous engine with a deep *TWOOOOOOM!!* Tyrannosaurus breaks into a lumbering run after Flanker. A Pteradactyl is, flying after Flanker Rodimus Prime leaps out of the spacebridge terminus blasting away. Archer slips quickly out of the terminus, glancing around, looking for potental threats. Kup lets loose a salvo of laser-fire, airming in Flanker's direction, seemingly for vulnerable joints, like the back of the knees. Flanker grabs for the doorway, trying to pull himself back out of the room, firing his thrusters hard as the fire starts licking up his back. Brontosaurus keeps pulling his tail back and slamming it into the large engine repeatedly. *THWOOM!* *THWOOOM!* Motormaster sees all the Autobots enter and decides to retreat for better postioning Flanker receives a radio transmission. Triceratops follows Grimlock after Flanker as he roars the sound echos off the walls as he continues to charge he whips his tail into the air taking out a piece of equipment not like it really matters all that much. He continues moving as he heads right through a thin piece of wall with the sound of metal ripping under the stress. A Pteradactyl's optics glowing threatnigly as he prepares to get off a shot of his eye laser Sidearm looks around, optics flickering briefly in recognition, then to the battle ahead f her. She steps out of the terminal. She aims her cannon and sends a few low level shots towards the Decepticons. Flanker lets out a yelp as he gets tagged a bit harder than he expected and hits the ground, skidding forward on his chest plate briefly, thrusters still firing madly. Motormaster feels Sidearms shots hit him Archer raises his arm mounted gun and pumps off a few shots in the general direction of the Cons. Rodimus Prime stiffarms his gun and fires a blast into the engine control banks, stabbing a finger at Flanker's retreating form. "Get that Seeker!" Brontosaurus braces himself as he pauses momentarily in his pounding, bringing his tail back slowly as far as he can. With a sudden roar, he unleashes the might of his tail forward against the old engine, the whole room shaking violently and shuddering upon the impact. Flanker scrambles along, briefly able to get his feet under him and dives out the door, smoking a little. Flanker leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. Hummer leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. A Pteradactyl leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. Kup lowers his rifle, taking of after Flanker, as commanded. Triceratops leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. Tyrannosaurus leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. Kup leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. Archer bolts off after the retreating Con Archer leaves to the Central Corridor to the east. Motormaster looks at Rodimus, "Hey " Brontosaurus pulls his tail away to see a large hole in the side of the old engine, around it dented severely inwards. Motormaster shouts "I'll take you all on!" Rodimus Prime levels a glare at Motormaster and utters a single word. "Run." Motormaster transmits a message via radio. Brontosaurus turns to look at the Decepticon he hadn't noticed until now. He grins slowly at motormaster, growling, "Sludge take you out easy.." and starts lumbering towards the Stunticon leader. Motormaster looks at Sludge running at him. Brontosaurus bears down on motormaster, roaring at the top of his vocals, the floor shaking as Sludge drives forward with his immense momentum. Motormaster tries to move out of they way of the Bronto, but fails Sidearm looks at the bridge. "Rodimus, I know you're busy, but should we take out the bridge now to keep Decepticon reinforcements from arriving?" Rodimus Prime waves his free hand at Sidearm. "Yeah, go, you know the weak points better than me." Motormaster gets thrown against the wall Brontosaurus bowls right through Motormaster and pulls to a stop the best he can, whirling around to face the Stunticon leader again, growling, "Sludge tink it time for payback." Rodimus Prime locks down hs, "BUTT ONS!" He pulls his sword out as the blade glows brightly he chuckles, "the Stunticon leader. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Alabama, open missile tubes....target that shuttle and fire." Motormaster looks at his chest which is half crushed and does not notice Rodimus's shots till it is too late Motormaster feels the searing heat against his already damaged chest Motormaster tries to stand Brontosaurus steps up to Motormaster, looming over him, looking down at the fallen Stunticon Leader, "Sludge say lights out for you, Mr. Semi." and raises a large foot upwards. Rodimus Prime says shortly, "Pin this loser, Sludge," hoisting his rifle up over his shoulders and charging for the bridge. You move east to the Central Corridor... You move north to the Bridge... Bridge This massive room was clearly once the bridge of the starcruiser, and its central viewscreen is still unbroken and unmarred. However, that screen now looks out onto a scene its creators could never have imagined during its construction - the eerie underworld of the Pacific depths. Strange abyssal dwellers drift past, their sightless white eyes glowing in the reflected light of the bridge. The communications and operations stations are still active, although the red lights at the consoles indicates they are powered down. At the west end of the room, a pair of sliding doors open to the air tower, controlled by the panel set in the wall beside them. Contents: A Pteradactyl, Tyrannosaurus, Scramble, Kup, Triceratops, Archer, Flanker, Vertigo Obvious exits: Air Tower Blast Doors : Exo-Suit 4570 aims carefully and sends a pair of plasma bolts streaking in through the open door. Vertigo tugs Flanker in, "Damn you Scramble! Get Spook and let's get out of here!" She levels a sonic resignator and fires at the central computer as she pulls Flanker to the tower, "Please say you can fly.." Triceratops comes through the doors. He looks at all the shiny buttons his mouth drops as he transforms, "BUTT ONS!" He pulls his sword out as the blade glows brightly he chuckles, "Swoop now we push butt ons!" Slag quickly transforms into his robot mode with his dinoparts seperating. Scramble grunts a bit as she lifts Spook in her arms. : Ramjetis hidden from view as his console explosdes in sparks, the shuttle lurches backwards. spins in mid air , then starts to accelerate, hatches truying to close despite the damage : Jetfire feels a sharp chunk of debris slice into and through his leg armor, and he painfully leans forwards, wrapping his fists around it to tear it loose. With a mighty effort the peice is dislodged. With a hiss of compressed air, the leg armor is jettisonned, kicking up wet sand a few feet away. Flanker glances around briefly at the control room, holding on to Vertigo's arm as he tries to make his damaged legs work. He glances back briefly, hoping to see Motormaster in the mess. Scramble nods to Vertigo. "Let's get out of here!" Tyrannosaurus jams a hand into a computer console and runs his claws along it, leaving deep sparking rents in the side. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Decepticon forces are in full retreat...." Vertigo grabs Flanker, jerking him up the tower as she takes more hits. : Jetfire shudders as he tries to get to his knees, crackling energy loosed. Rodimus Prime charges in yelling like a maniac, scraping a hapless gumby on his shoulder off against the doorway. : Ramjet regains controll and the Chaos blasts off, engines smoking, then flaring into life as anothe barage of missile/rockets/3A slams into it : Decepticon Shuttle upward into the sky. Scramble makes her way towards the tower opening. Kup takes position behind a medium sized monitor, raising his rifle onto it's surface, steadying himself as he looses several bolts. Slag holds his sword up and starts to drive it into the consoles as his optics flares brightly. He roars and drives his sword into another one. He cackles gleefully, "Slag break butt ons!" Flanker grinds his jaw, firing his thrusters fitfully, shuddering over a yelp as the fire continues to burn into them as they escape. Archer raises his gun and fires off three shots into the midst of the Cons. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Decepticon shuttle is fleeing for the upper atmosphere. EDC force regroup on the Alabama." Vertigo hits her thrusters, rising with Flanker, and hoping to get away. Scramble receives a radio transmission from Ramjet. Scramble transmits a message via radio. Flanker receives a radio transmission. Vertigo heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : Exo-Suit 4570 flies down and lands on the deck of the alabama. : Jetfire manages to throw his weight forward, landing on the wet beach, and cracking his cockpit glass. He takes a quick survey of damage: All armor jettisonned, cracked wing and optic, several blast holes in his chest, a deep dent in his back, a gash in his leg. Flanker receives a radio transmission. Scramble receives a radio transmission from Ramjet. Rodimus Prime cracks another gumby in the jaw with the butt of his rifle and pauses to survey the mess. : Within the Aerospace Fighter , James Trent breaks off his ifght with napalm to head towards the Korean mainland. Scramble climbs upwards, although lacking grace as she carries Spook's body with her. Flanker receives a radio transmission. : Vertigo flies out, heavily damaged, and carrying a more damaged Flanker, using their joint thrusters to rise up. Flanker heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. Slag transforms with the quiet sounds into the massive and all powerful Triceratops Scramble heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : Flanker receives a radio transmission. : Flanker transmits a message via radio to Motormaster. : Aerospace Fighter soars upward into the sky. : Flanker coughs again, then struggles. "No... Motormaster... still there..." : Scramble emerges from the air tower, wondering if she'll be able to fly with her load. : Steve Michaels transmits a message via radio. : Jetfire receives a radio transmission. Triceratops looks at the terminals his optics glow brightly. He transforms and turns around rearing his feet back and sends them flying into another terminal. : Vertigo says, "Too many there.. Flanker.. we have to go up.." : Flanker receives a radio transmission. : Flanker transmits a message via radio. : Jetfire's optic is dull for a moment, and suddenly surges bright red. Kup practically snarls out, "Secure the area!" It seems the combat frenzy has gotten to him, as well. Tyrannosaurus stares after the opening. "We going to just let them go?!" : Jetfire transmits a message via radio. : Steve Michaels receives a radio transmission from Jetfire. : Scramble says, "Ramjet's waiting for us in the Chaos in low orbit..." Triceratops says, "Slag no tink so!" : Vertigo says, "We have orders.." : Vertigo soars upward into the sky. : Flanker gets dragged along. : Flanker soars upward into the sky. Archer dives out of the way as a laser bolt sears past him. He rolls up into a crouch and blasts a gout of flame towards a pack of Gumbies, frying them. : Scramble ignites her leg-thrusters at full intensity, and soars upwards... : Scramble soars upward into the sky. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "All troops, concentrate fire on the Decepticon tower and base." You say, "Chase them if you can. Destroying this tub is our first priority." : Steve Michaels radios the circling fighters and the Alabama....a moment later the squadron breaks off on an attack run, launching missiles on the raised tower, while the Alabama joins in, firing torpedoes. : Jetfire forces himself up, his body shaking. Electricity crackles along his body but he drives his body harder. "Autobots! Attack the base! Use all the force at your command!!" : Exo-Suit 4570 raises his arm guns and joins in firing on the tower. : Jetfire says, "Remember, just get the thing open, we need to evacuate our troops!" : DepthCharge transmits a message via radio to Jetfire. : Jetfire receives a radio transmission. Triceratops looks at another terminal that still stands. He growls as his optics flash and his mouth starts to glow he moves his head in a side-to-side motion melting the terminal and some of the wall down. He growls, "Slag make wall mushy!" : Steve Michaels says, "You got it....." EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Adjust fire, top of the tower only!" : The Autobot Sub slowly circles the Decepticon Tower, sensors sweeping for any particular spot to make an opening. : Jetfire transmits a message via radio. : DepthCharge receives a radio transmission. Kup is thrown off-balance, as the entire base is shaken by the attacks the tower is taken. Grumbling as he gets up, he says roughly, "Perhaps someone aught to tell them to calm their attacks down..." : Jetfire transmits a message via radio to Steve Michaels. : Steve Michaels receives a radio transmission from Jetfire. : The fighters streak down as missiles and laser fire slam into the already damaged towers..with a creak of metal straining part of it begins to split. Rodimus Prime stows his rifle and heads for the tower lift. "I'll hail them--" Advisor Edward Bryant says, "All units that can, report!" Triceratops feels the the tower shake he growls, "Hey stop your shaking!" EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Michaels here. Alabama, I, and Raptor flight are still here." : The Autobot Sub switches from missles to Electrical bolts, so as not to damage the tower too much. A couple of arking bolts of electricity are fired at the same spot on which the fighters fire. : Jetfire transmits a message via radio to DepthCharge. : DepthCharge receives a radio transmission. : Exo-Suit 4570 aims his plasma guns at the door, aiming for the hinges, then fires. Archer crashes to the ground as the tower shakes around him. A Pteradactyl scratches his head, "Hey, dey no bash tings, Dinobots bash tings! ME Swoop want cepticon dead parts! : DepthCharge sits in the Captian's chair and nods as the Sub's speakers crackle a message. D.C. turns to his crew of two and says "Okay, lets bring this thing right next to the tower... So our people can board." Kup barks out. "Where are you going?! Your going to get hit by a stray missile, or electrocuted!" With that, he takes off, attempting to close the distance to Rodimus. A Pteradactyl flaps in the air, not feeling the shakingor carrying EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "The Decepticons are in full retreat, they lifted off in a shuttle with their suvivors. We're trying to hamme ropen the door to the undersea tower, there are Autobots inside." : The Typhoon's turbines kick in and it slowly positions itself along side the crack. THe Typhoon's hatch cracks open and D.C. looks out. Triceratops looks around at all the destruction that was called. He cackles again, "Slag no have dis much fun in long time." Transmission from Jetfire: You... in there, Rodimus? The tower's cracked open, the .... ship's there. Evacuation ready. : Jetfire transmits a message via radio. Tyrannosaurus transforms into a powerful robot. Archer stands quietly by himself, trying to keep a calm head in all the chaos. "Anyone need some help?" Rodimus Prime jerks backward as Kup grabs him, starts to protest, then sees a large piece of shrapnel drop down directly in front of him. "Errr..." EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "When the last of the Autobots are clear we can destroy the base. The Militant Warlord has already tried to lay claim to salvage." A Pteradactyl hrms and looks around, "Me Swoop do to dis base what did to audobot cidy! : Imperial Decepticon Submarine suddenly emerges from the waters below. : Jetfire ampliphies his voice to it's limit, causing him to spark loudly. "Depth! I've told them, should be there soon!" Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Negative. Scrap the base, I repeat, scrap it." Kup sighs faintly as Rodimus comes to a stop. "Why don't you try the radio, instead?" EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "You got it." : DepthCharge calls out "Okay.. a little more to Port.. that's it." and slips back down into the Sub. Suddenly a grappling hook is fired out from the sub's gun and the Typhoon brings itself right next to the crack.. allowing the Autobots to easily walk onto the sub's hull. : Jetfire shudders as he manages to stagger to his feet. "Broadside!" He sparks and is forced to his knees... You say, "Jetfire just reported in. The sub's waiting outside." : Steve Michaels radioes the EDC forces around him. A Pteradactyl says, "Hey Slag, wanthelp smash cepticon base?" : Steve Michaels transmits a message via radio. : Broadside sort of... wakes up at Jetfire's voice and notices the sub. He arms his weapons at the sub and starts firing. Kup nods. "Well then... let's get OUT of here." : A voice echoes from the submarine speakers, "+ooc You talking to me?" Triceratops says, "Oooh Slag mash Ceptic-con place." Rodimus Prime shakes Kup off and pries the rubble loose from the tower entrance, forcing a clear path. Transmission from Sidearm: The bridge has some small charges on it that can disable all the vital systems. With it damaged, the other side shouldn't be able to find a stable source to head to. At least, in theory. When should I set the charges off? A Pteradactyl says, "Swoop mash!" You transmit a message to Sidearm: Set a timer and get up to the bridge now. We're evacuating. : The EDC fighters break off, then target the Decepticon sub, opening fire with laser cannons. A Pteradactyl fires off a missile, which strikes a wall, exploding and sends him flying into another : Auto-gumbies, hearing Jetfire, and seeing the EDC fighters, follow them to the con sub. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Alabama, get that sub! Raptor flight, stay on it." Brontosaurus enters from the Central Corridor to the south. : The two crew members of the Typhoon looks at D.C. and asks "Should we attack the 'Con sub. D.c. shakes his head and says "No.. we must keep our position here." Triceratops looks at another wall the one he made a mess out of again. His mouth glows brightly as he produces a fire wall at about 3000'c. He lets go and consentrates it on to that spot. : Jetfire stands up again, shakilly, and finds some wreckage to lean on, sparks and fluids flying. Grimlock peers through the door to the south. "Anyone left in there, Sludge?" : The Alabama turns to orient on the Con sub, then launches a full spread of torpedoes. Rodimus Prime holds the tower entryway open as best he can and starts waving people through. "Move out! They're gonna take this thing down from above!" Brontosaurus shakes his head slowly, "Nope. Sludge take care of rest 'cept little Bot." Hummer enters from the Central Corridor to the south. Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Negative Michaels, priority is the Autobots and that base!" : DepthCharge transmits a message via radio. : Jetfire receives a radio transmission from DepthCharge. A Pteradactyl says, "But me swoop want destroy dis place" Grimlock sticks his rocket launcher through the door and fires missiles blindly into the corridor. : Broadside follows the Alabama's lead, firing with his full range of weapons. : Jetfire transmits a message via radio. : DepthCharge receives a radio transmission from Jetfire. The ground begins to shudder as the Brontosaurus stands up on its hind legs. His body interlocking are shifting around him, when the dust settles and the shaking stops, before you stands the Dinobot, Sludge. The Bird-ish looking reptile stands up, Wings folding back, missile launchers pointing out. His head holds back also revealing a robot head. Swoop stands tall looking around. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "I can't fire on the base till the Bots are clear, their shuttle is boarding the tower now!" Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Provide support, just in case." Slag quickly transforms into his robot mode with his dinoparts seperating. Grimlock drops the empty launcher and motions the Dinobots towards the hatch. "Look like our work here done." He sounds faintly pleased with himself. : A voice echoes from the submarine speakers, "OOC I don't know how to run this thing!" Daredevil bounds in energetically. "Gotcha, jefe! Wheeha!" Dashing lightly amidst the personages in the room, he defly hops into the tower lift. "We outta here." Sludge stands up as Grimlock rockets missles into the hallway behind him. Turning to look down at Hummer, he grabs the little Autobot in a large black hand and scoops him underneath his arm. You say, "Let's go, guys." Daredevil heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Affirmative. Alabama, break off and assist the Typhoon. Raptor Flight, stay on the sub." Kup takes a position near the entryway, on the opposite side of Rodimus. He then begins to wave people on, as well. This looks like something out of a war movie. Oh, wait. This IS a war... Swoop says, "No mash base?" Slag stops melting the wall that starts to spring a minor leak. He looks at it, "Slag make widdle hole." He turns around and runs to the tower with his sword in hand he looks rather grumsome still. Archer glances to Rodimus, grinning slight "Permission to plant a 'going away' present sir?" Hummer heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : The Alabama slows, then turns away from the Con sub, moving to assist the Typhoon. The EDC fighters continues to hammer the Decepticon sub with missile fire. Whiz says, "Hey, there's plenty of chatter on the EDC frequencies, anyone wanna clue me in on how much work we're in for here at Metroplex?" Grimlock sighs. "Okay, but just one." Swoop follows the others, disappointed Slag heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : Jetfire receives a radio transmission. : Daredevil appears out of the tower hatch, taking three quick steps and swan-diving off the edge. "Whee!" As he falls, he transforms, modeforms further, and slashes back up into the sky. Grimlock heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. Swoop turns back, "Ooooo! Yeah! Going 'way present! : Daredevil's wings, arms, and jet engine fold into his frame as his lower torso and legs spin 180 degrees to form the front of a futuristic red dunebuggy. Archer grins : The Typhoon is side by side with the Decepticon Air Tower, held in place by a grappling hook. : Militant Hovertank comes into view from the P'yongyang. : Militant Hovertank stops moving and comes to a state of rest. Sludge looks over at the sensor station and grins a little. He grabs a monitor from the station and tucks it under an arm, then boosting out of the tower. You say, "Leave as many presents as you want, but let's move it." : A voice echoes from the submarine speakers, "OOC did you get that?" EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "The Autobots are emerging now.....we've got some wounded." Sludge heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : Slag comes flying out with his sword and gun in hand. He growls as he looks at all the gathered Decepticons. He looks at Grimlock, "What we do now?" Swoop says, "Ooooo, hurry.....leave present den lets leave" EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Alabama, stand by to destroy the Con base. We cant' let the Militants have it." : Grimlock hoves in the air over the base, a blazing energy sword in one hand while he makes counting motions at the Dinobots with the other. : A voice echoes from the submarine speakers, "OOC well I'm diving ok" Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Whiz, you copy that? Michaels, word on the wounded. Identify, please." : Jetfire transmits a message via radio. Archer begins work on a dangerous explosive device. Archer gently puts A large, squarish object down. Archer grins, "Run!" : Red TecBuggy hovers lightly beside the Typhoon, pivoting slightly to follow the motions of other vehicles. Swoop runs Swoop heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : From Militant Hovertank Tempest skims over the waves, approaching the site of so much activity. Archer heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Jetfire is seriously damaged but still standing....I can't see the others, they're boarding the Typhoon. Depthcharge is there, ask him." : Grimlock says, "One, two...two...forget it, we all here." : DepthCharge unseals the hatch of the Typhoon and opens it wide.. D.C. climes onto the hull and waves a greeting towards the Autobot. Transmission from Jetfire: We're out of time, sir, the Militants are showing up. We need you out of that base, NOW, and it blown up. : Jetfire transmits a message via radio. : Sludge soars out of the entrance, a monitor tucked under one arm, his sword in another as he hovers up to Grimlock, grinning, "Sludge git souveneir to show Mr. Pointy-Head." : The entrance hatches of the vessel slam shut and seal closed. : Swoop flies out of thetower, "What you setdat for?" Rodimus Prime grins across at Kup. "Old-timers first." Whiz says, "Uh, yeah, I copy. Want me to pass it on?" : Jetfire says, "Low on time... people! Let's go!" : Imperial Decepticon Submarine dives down Below Pacific Ocean . : Imperial Decepticon Submarine has left. : The Alabama slowly begins to submerge just under the water, targeting the undersea base. Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Yes'am." You transmit a message to Jetfire: I'm evacuating as quickly as possible. : Jetfire receives a radio transmission. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Be advised, the Con sub got clear, but was heavily damaged." Kup grunts faintly over the roar that is now encompasing the room. With a not, he whirls and heads down the passageway. : Jetfire says, "Bots, get to the ships, avoid the shore!" : Archer glances about, looking for something to shoot Sidearm enters from the Central Corridor to the south. : Slag takes something also a head and another montior screen, "Oh we show dis stuff to Mr.Pointy-Head!" : Hummer is hopelessly lost. : Hummer has left. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Alabama, arm for a full spread. I don't want anything left." Rodimus Prime stands by the tower entrance. "Go!" Sidearm rushes in quickly. "It's set," she announces. : Jetfire sparks, a painful flare jutting out of his systems. : Slag flys towards the Typhoon, he stuffs his loot away. He lands and goes to enter it. : From Militant Hovertank Tempest has disconnected. Kup heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. Sky Lynx says, "Autobots *SHHHHHHcrackle* Lynx, *Crack*tra Mag*crackle snap*jured maybe *SHHH*stroyed. This is an Emergency Situa**KKKKSHHHHHHH**" Sidearm heads towards the tower at a hurried pace. : Steve Michaels transmits a message via radio. : DepthCharge stands on the hull of the Typhoon and watches all the Autobots arrive and enter the sub. Sidearm heads into the air tower and rises to the surface. : Jetfire is sparking on the beach, trying his best to direct the Autobots to the sub. "Go! Let's go!" North Korean Coast Patrolling naval ships seal off the North Korean coastline, grey hulks crashing through equally grey waves and breaking them into dirty froth. A cold wind blows over the dark and somber sea, clouds scudding through the sky above. Contents: Sidearm, Kup, Archer, Swoop, Sludge, Militant Hovertank , Grimlock, Slag, Red TecBuggy, DepthCharge, Autobot Submarine , UNF Alabama, Exo-Suit 4570 , Jetfire, Air Tower Obvious exits: South leads to Honshu. North leads to Bering Sea. Dive leads to Below Pacific Ocean . West leads to P'yongyang. Fly Sidearm launches upwards, kicking in her flight systems to hover. Transmission from Steve Michaels: Rodimus, are your people clear? We don't have much time, the Militants are going to try and take the base, we have to destroy it first.... Steve Michaels transmits a message via radio to Rodimus Prime. Jetfire is pretty well damaged, sparks and electricity flying from his body. He's stranded on the beach... Sludge turns to look at the last 2 comers out of the Tower and grins slightly, tucking away his sword into subspace. Broadside helps with the evacuation, taking on board survivors as best he can. DepthCharge calls down into the Sub to the two crew members "Okay guys... arm the sub's torpedos for a full spead." You transmit a message to Steve Michaels: Clear -- I was the last. Steve Michaels receives a radio transmission. Grimlock flies over Jetfire, circling him a few times before lounding with a solid THUD. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "All troops are clear. Alabama, commence firepower, sprint mode." Steve Michaels signals the Alabama. Jetfire is propped up on a chunk of debris, sparking almost constantly. Archer darts quickly into the submarine. With a chuff several lines of bubbles dart away from the Alabama...a moment later the water heaves as the first salvo of missiles strike home. Rodimus Prime sucks up his wits and leaps from the tower with a noted lack of flight thrusters, tumbling with a massive *splash* into the water near the Typoon. Thrashing wildly, he lashes a hand out to grab the edge of the entry hatch before he can sink. Sidearm scans around to study the group in the area, surprised at the size of the small force on this side of assault. From Militant Hovertank Tempest broadcasts a loud message from all of the hovertank's external speakers. "ATTENTION! These Waters Are A Part of the Asian Empire! They are under the exclusive protection of the Militants. Cease your fire immediately, or we will consider this an act of WAR!" Grimlock grabs Jetfire by his back armor, crouches slightly and launches himself back into the air, trying to pull Jetfire with him... Jetfire says, "Hey... Grimlock. Ever been hit by a shuttle?" Jetfire takes Kup. From Militant Hovertank Tempest broadcasts, "I repeat! LEAVE NOW! This salvage is property of the Militant Empire!" Swoop scratches his head at that, "Hmmmmm......dey want go war wid dinobots? Dey not smart!" Sidearm looks over her shoulder and hears a splash. "Rodimus, oops, I almost forgot... not everyone can do this." She flies towards him, offering her assistance. Jetfire sparks, trying again to speak, "Swoop, just get to the ships, we're getting out..." A moment later the Alabama fires, then fires again, sending another eight torpedoes into the base.....with a rumbles water explodes all aroun dthe tower, with creaks...then begins to lean...... Militant Hovertank swivels towards UNF Alabama and locks on target. Rodimus Prime throws a hand up to grip Sidearm's, struggling up into the vehicle's loading bay. The Alabama is submerged. Grimlock growls briefly, then simply slings Jetfire over a shoulder. From Militant Hovertank Tempest purposefully approaches the source of the missiles, continuing to do a sonar sweep of the waters and preparing depth charges. Broadside, in his carrier mode takes on more refugees, and swivels towards the Militants at the same time. Sludge swivels in mid air at the announcement from the Militant ship. He growls deeply, looking down at the ship, then looking down at Rodimus and Sidearm. Slag drops down on the sub as he watches Grimlock. He climbs back in, "Swoop we better do wat say and go in sub thing." EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Militant forces are approaching....they've directed us to cease fire on the base." Jetfire crackles with electricity, probably shocking Grimlock, too. Sidearm kicks in her thrusters, accommodating for the added weight, and pulls on the arm. Broadside finishes taking on the Gumbies, and awaits orders. Rodimus Prime coughs up ocean water and keys in his radio, hands shaking slightly. Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Continue operations, I do not want the cons to be able to use that base again." The Alabama moves deeper, beginning to move off to the east underwater.....as it does a last salvo launches from its rear tubes...with a BOOM and an geyser of water the tower shudders....then fire erupts from the hatch as it blows off, followed by the tower cracking and exploding with a BOOM! as it crumbles into the water, secondary explosions causing the water to heave and boil. You transmit a message to Tempest: Militant vessel... *cough* since when do you cast your protection over the Decepticon empire? From Militant Hovertank Tempest receives a radio transmission. Broadside is rocked, but manages to keep from listing too badly. Waves lick at his side, and jump up and over the edge... Transmission from Steve Michaels: The Alabama has exhausted her tubes...can the Typhoon fire? Steve Michaels transmits a message via radio to Rodimus Prime. Grimlock tries to take off again, but his flight systems can't seem to support the combined weight of two Autobots. Finally he starts wading into the ocean, bobbing a bit and staying afloat, through he's surrounded by steam and bubbles. He heads slowly towards the sub. Modified A-10 Warthog soars down into view from the skies above. Transmission from Tempest: We do not protect the Decepticons, we are merely claiming the property that is rightfully ours. Property that you have destroyed! From Militant Hovertank Tempest transmits a message via radio. Modified A-10 Warthog swoops down under the clouds, staying in the air Rodimus Prime looks back over his shoulder into the Typoon's dim interior. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Raptor flight, return to base, the tower is gone....Alabama has exhausted its tubes, the Typhoon will need to finish." Red TecBuggy hovers kind of conversationally beside the Typhoon, just a little above the bob and weave of the waves splashed up and down by the starship's explosions. "So, um, those bombs go off yet?" he asks. Sidearm lands onto Broadside and looks around. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Though from that last explosion I don't think there's much to finish off." You transmit a message to Tempest: Pardon me, but I'd understood salvage rights went to the guys who conquered the thing. I don't have time to argue. From Militant Hovertank Tempest receives a radio transmission. Jetfire sends out jolts of eletricity from exposed wiring, shocking anyone nearby in the water. Advisor Edward Bryant says, "Affirmative, Commander. Congradulations." Archer transforms into hovercraft mode. You transmit a message to DepthCharge: Fire torpedos. DepthCharge receives a radio transmission. A hover craft speeds off over the coast and straight onto the water, heading right towards the Typhoon. Modified A-10 Warthog swoops down to the ground. "It's a bird! It's Superman! No, it's POWERGLIDE!" he transforms. EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "All forces, cover the Autobots if they're fired on. Good job." The modified A-10 warthog shifts, rotates, and does a really neat-o pose, transforming into the autobot Powerglide! Sludge looks over at Grimlock struggling with Jetfire and swoops down, grabbing a hunk of Jetfire in a massive hand and pulling upwards, ignoring the system shocks that run through his body as he assists Grimlock EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "Alabama, surface to collect our other exotroopers, we're getting short on fuel." Whiz says, "Autobots, the Militants are talking about attacking as soon as their tank gets backup..." Grimlock struggles his way to the Typhoon, grabbing onto the side and pushing Jetfire onto it with Sludge's help...not bothering to be gentle. Grimlock grabs the sub with both hands and pulls himself aboard, then turns to glare at the Militant tank. With a sudden rush of boiling water, a muted rumble from deep beneath the surface roars upward into a full-fledged eruption from the depths. The remainder of the tower keels over and sinks beneath the surface as a tidal-sized shockwave of water explodes outward. Red TecBuggy grins inwardly. "Heya, 'glide. Nice 'f you ta make it. What's up?" Jetfire slams onto the deck, sending shards of shining glass around his battered body. "Ow." He says. Secretary-General Edward Bryant says, "All units, if the Militants attack, you have priority to engage. Galileo, power up." Entrance hatches on the submarine suddenly open up as the vessel unseals. From Militant Hovertank Tempest laughs bitterly and barely restrains her hand. Sludge turns with Grimlock to look at the tank. He drops his monitor into the sub hatch before pulling out his sword and looking at Grimlock, "Grimlock.. we want keep Millytants away from Bots?" Powerglide says, "Not much. I get these funky radios to me, so I decided to see what's happening." EDC XO Steve Michaels says, "*momentarily pause* Yes sir. EDC force, you are cleared to return fire if fired on." A hover craft, mere feet from the Typhoon, goes flying through the air as the huge wave smashes into him. Aerospace Fighter soars down into view from the skies above. Rodimus Prime winces and ducks inside the sub as it rocks in the wake of the explosion, spinning wildly for a moment before Depthcharge manages to stabilize the maneuvering systems. Red TecBuggy ahhs. "Well, we sorta blew up the 'con ba..." He kinda trails off as this hovercraft gets bounced through the air right beside the Typhoon. "Jeez." Sludge doesn't wait for Grimlock's answer as he boosts off of the sub, rocketing through the air towards the Militant ship. From Militant Hovertank Tempest curses fluently in Cherokee, banging her fist against the console as she receives a radio transmission. Archer transforms into robot mode. Grimlock turns to Rodimus. "You hear Whiz. Autobots have to strike first. We finish this once and for all!" Whiz says, "Scratch that, Auto-guys, they're not gonna attack if you don't do it first. Just get yourselves home and we can have a party, okay?"