Into the Nebula

Log Title: Into the Nebula Characters: Sky Lynx, Starlock, Dust Devil, Lancer, Goth, Deathsaurus, and Blast Off Location: Inner Central Region - Gamma Quadrant - Central Plane - Milky Way Date: ‎December 14th, 2019 TP: non-TP Summary: The joint effort of Destron and Decepticon forces have successfully set up transmitters along with warworlds, with the ability to make connection with the Dark Nebula. Will the Autobot forces stop them from opening a portal to unleash the Planet-destroying Destron Superfortress from returning to the galaxy? Will EDC lend their assistance? As logged by: Goth & Starlock

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Remember giant warworld which landed in Polyhex and hasn't been seen for months? It has now left Cybertronian orbit, visible across the sky for a fraction of a second. Someone is up to something."

<> Starlock says, "...oh that can't be good."

<> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Already on it... all who are wishing to investigate or assist...this shuttle leaves shortly."

<> Lancer says, "I'm not picking up anything, what happened?"

<> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Warworld...passing by. Looks like something is going on... I'm off to investigate and explore a bit."

<> Lancer says, "More Decepticon superweapons...

<> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "If that is the case... I'll break it."

<> Starlock says, "I'll head youer way, Lynx."

<> Lancer says, "Agreed, lets form a sortie."

<> Dust Devil says, "Uh oh...Ya'll need help?"

<> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "All aboard who's coming aboard...we are leaving."

The place: Deep space, near the outer edges of Cybertron's Solar system. The warworld that was seen departing Cybertron's orbit is heading towards a pulsing red and purple nebula. Once it arrives in the area, its obvious there has been work being set up. Two large relay stations are set at opposite ends of a field, large enough to bring thorugh something the size of a small moon. Deathsuarus's personal vessel, the Thunder wing has arrived to oversee operations today. From within it, the Destron Commander nods. "Everything is in place. Power up the relays." he commands, and the relay stations start to glow. "Prepare to open the portal. Once we retrieve the fortress, neither Earth nor Cybertron, Autobot or any othe Galactic Council will oppose us!" Oh, Destrons. Up to no good.

<> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Keep your heads on swivels. Be wary, alert, and ready...and if need be, fall back and I'll cover the rest."

<> Dust Devil says, "Don't our necks count as swivels?"

<> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Only if Primus made it so."

<> Dust Devil says, "guess that's right...there is gears..."

<> Lancer says, "Resolve and Composure, Autobots."

"<>" Goth huffs to Des over the communlink dryly as he monitors the systems read outs as they come online. He was sat up on a near station platform... To say goth was uncomfortable was an /understatement/ but he insisted on being here, despite his long deep-seeded hatred and trauma regarding space. (Something /horrible/ always seemed to happen when he was up here..)

Blast Off is here helping the Destrons, using his space-capable alt mode to easily set up and monitor the relays. "<< Everything looks good here, >>" he reports back to the others, scanners still sweeping the area for data as he floats near one of the relay stations. Ho hum. Well, it's nice being in space, at least.

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "once we're up, I can join outside."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "What are they doing out here?"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Nothing good, I imagine."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "I see."

There's the rumble of a shuttle, a glorious shuttle, a shuttle which is absolutely spectacularly magnificent. Which also means it's a Sky Lynx. The Autobots most assuredly saw this...thing, place...whatever it was, and investigations are indeed due to come. Investigations which are born upon the Sky Lynx. <<Right, be wary, be ready...I'll land and we can disembark under the cover of ...well, my gaze, I suppose.>>

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Could be their puttin Deathsaurus' remains out in space?"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Why would they care enough to do such a thing?"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Our time is now. Open communications I will be attempting to contact the Fortress in 3...2... We have company. Prepare a welcoming party."

Lancer sits in the passenger bay in Sky Lynx, spear in hand. She's seen a million missions so far in the war. Overall, Lancer is quiet and patient. The lack of intel as to what exactly was the objective here, it irked her. Lack of intelligence got mechs killed. She assessed the situation. Space was tricky for a planet-bound femme like her, but her jetpack system did give her some limited mobility. Hopefully, the Autobots could make the target here and get in close enough for her spear to do its work.

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "Not the Decepticons....the Destrons perhaps."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "They have something resembling a code of honor. If this is a funeral, and only that...I see no reason to intervene. We should hail them."

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Thought the destrons came outta a nebula? Are they tryin ta go back? Or....Deathy did say that his family and the rest of his people were trapped there."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "That would track then...if it weren't for all these probes and systems set up outside of it."

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "Yeah.. something isn't right here.."

Dust Devil is trying to keep himself occupied inside Sky Lynx. He's doodling with a graphite stick on one of Sky lynx's interior panels. It now has a dust devil on it. He's offering some insight on the radio,

From The Thunder Arrow: Deathsaurus stands at the command screen, pointing a claw. "Open communications on channel 34-alpha-482. Use the sensors to amplify."

A radio signal goes out, loud enough to be heard by any and all in the area. <<Thunder Arrow to Destron War Fortress Alpha. Do you recieve homebase?>>

There is along silence. And then, a response <<Thunder....Arrow. This is Blue Braccus of the Destron fleet. Message recieved.>> Deathsaurus pauses a moment before answering

<<Braccus! It has been too long. We're opening a rift from this side. Is the fortress prepared?>>

<<The response is "You will be met the Helix, followed by Esmeral's personal ship named for the fallen emperor. The Helix and the Deszaras will be meeting you soon. Deathcobra has the fortress and we are prepared to bring it though.>> Deathsaurus chuckles. <<Far from Fallen. We are ready to recieve.">>

There is no doubt who is behind this. And the Kaiju Emperor of Destruction is not alone. There is a large, VERY large shadow on the other side of the Nebula. Perhaps another cloud? Are those lights? Is that a smaller nebula? A moon. No. That's no moon. That's a solid black battlestation, its lights twinkling against the nebula. The fortress is bristling with weaponry, including a front mounted gun large enough to take out something its size or bigger. What sort of monstrosity is that?

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Behold, Star Saber..erm The Autobots Destruction!" <<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "MmHmm. It is certainly... big."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "Hrmmmm."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "Your thoughts, Commander?"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "My first instincts are not to trust the situation... Code of Honor or not, I've never known one of these adversarial groups to not have an agenda that warrants...disruption."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "That Battlestation must pack an exceptional amount of firepower, and if its to be believed that Deathsaurus lives...then it appears that he's retrieving forces"

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "This is the beginning of an invasion."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Good thing we came to break it, then, isn't it."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "How do you propose we deal with the battlestation?"

Starlock was flying out not far behind Sky Lynx, having launched not long ago, and using the much larger shuttle for cover, looking over the situation in confusion... She'd glance over (best a shuttle could) to Sky Lynx at Lancer's suggestion... The broadcast however, does get her attention. "<<..Oh shit that thing is big.>> Starlock mutters to those, taking note of the shadow, that must be the battle fortress Deathsaurus must of always spoken about.

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Intelligently... usually, in most cases, if you go for the throat or sever the head, you gain victory and can leave the body well enough alone. So...that said...target the Thunder Arrow and see if cutting off the connection stops it. If not...well, Plan B."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "a direct assault against the wounded Destron commander?"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "I'm open to other suggestions..."

<<Autobot>> Lancer says, "Commander, if we get in close enough to those relays, whatever they are, the battlestation would have to restrain its fire, forcing more of a unit to unit combat. It may give us a chance to sabotage the system."

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "ANy idea on how ta confirm what they're doin? Stopping a funeral or a rescue mission might make things worse fer all"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Fair point... very well. If we need to address things via combat, use their own structures as cover and bait them in."

Goth is keeping an optic on the read-outs as everything works smoothly so far as he hears the transmission... Instead of speaking out over the con-broadband he speaks to mainly Des and Blast Off over their tight beams. "<<Well Des, It seems you finally answers to some of your questions.>>" he chuckles...

Before he could say anything else more, or looks to the readouts and radars, he /sees/ Sky Lynx first and lets out a startled screech! and almost fails backward into the machinery, just barely keeping his balance.. "<<...I hate to be a downer.. But I believe we have a /Sky Lynx/ Problem.>>" He says, pointing as if others could see what he was pointing at. Goth was now finding himself in a rather... precarious, situation, being at the readouts and controls, and being one of the few not in a space capable vehicle.. or having Space capability himself, glancing around frantically as he looked for a possible escape route and started quickly trying to ensure everything was stable.

Blast Off's scans pick up something. SKY LYNX. The maybe not-quite-as-magnificent but still PRETTY DARN SNAZZY shuttle tenses at the sight, especially so soon after their last encounter. Blast Off pushes down the jealousy that surges forth and tries to focus on the task at hand... which probably involves intercepting the other shuttle. ....Great. The Combaticon bristles, engines rumbling to life as thrusters fire up and he begins an interception course towards Sky Lynx (still maintaining some distance, of course). "<< I see. Looks like it's up to me, then. I shall take care of the other shuttle. >>" He braces himself as he coasts closer to Lynx. "<< This is Decepticon business, Sky Lynx. I am going to have to ask you to leave. >>" The shuttle's weapons come online but he doesn't fire. Yet.

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Well, there's actual Decepticons on scene, not just Deathsaurus...so I imagine this is going to be a military action."

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Deathsaurus is alive?"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Well, that's who allegedly was being burried... doesn't mean he's alive, just that there's Decepticons here, and they don't tend to do these ceremonies, right?"

Blast Off can have slightly more magnificent if, and only if, he's ready to surrender the fact he's not as Glorious or Spectacular as Sky Lynx... so...there's that.

<<Decepticons on business...that doesn't bode well.>> He lands near one of the relays, paying mind to ensure something doesn't outright start shooting so he can offload, all the while turning to direct his attention at Blast Off. <<Blast Off! You have...well, until I decide it's time to do something about it to put your silly toy away and stand down. What's going on here?>>

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Right, disembark, consider the threat level elevated." <<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Oh...right."

Dust Devil gets off of Sky Lynx when he's told and glances around to see what all is going to occur. His optics turn toward the nebula and frowns at the change in gravity compared to Earth and Cybertron. He makes a face.

Deathsaurus orders from his ship "All power to the relays. Open the portal wide enough for the pilot ships." his voice calls out across the radio waves, still amplified by the relays. The relays start to power up and a tear in space, about the size of a cybertronian hand appears. "Yes! More power." it starts to grow exponentially. Whatever's being brought through is going to be HUGE.

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Hmmm...I do believe this relay is...acting up." <<Autobot>> Starlock says, "what do you mean?"

Goth knits his ridges as he continues to oversee on the platform with readouts and controls. "<<I do Warn I will not be able to get to you lot easily if and when the Autobot's start attacking.>>" He warns, glancing to where the Thunder Arrow was... Dear Chela, did Des not hear him regarding Sky Lynx? He might have tunnel vision again... Oh boy.

Goth mutters under his vents as he keeps his hands occupied on a set of controls, and after a kilk, sighs out. "...I'm going to end up on fire again, aren't I?" he says to himself, glancing above him.

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Concentrate on this. Yes. This must be opened at any cost."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "You can't feel the thrum of electronics winding up? I can... though, I'm landed on one..."

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "Ah, No, I do have an impending sense of dread and pressure though.."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "The Autobots..are not a threat. If they become one. I will....handle them. Personally. Sky Lynx will not stop this. HOwever. If he gets too close to the relays. Discourage him."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Destroy the relays... use them for cover, but the relays are priority one.... I've a hunch they're important."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Autobots. This is the Thunder Arrow. Do not approach the relays. This is your one and only warning."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "...they're absolutely important. Break them."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Decepticons. Protect the relays at all costs." <<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Understood. It's time Sky Lynx learned some respect."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "What if I don't want to? It's warm and comfortable and this one is mine now."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "No. It isn't."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Don't make me come out there and move you."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Will moving me stop whatever you're doing? If so...please do come and try."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Its not your concern. Go home. Go back to Iacon. This is Destron business."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "Surely a gentlmech such as yourself knows better than to barge into a scene he's unwelcome and set himself up like he's home there? It's rather... boorish behavior."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "I'm here for the Decepticons."

A transmission comes from the other side of the Nebula "We're recieving interference." Deathsaurus snarls. "Sky Lynx is about the get interference allright."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "The Decepticons are our allies. You'll know what our business is soon enough."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Well then, I do believe I shall stick around and...make myself comfortable."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "...."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Very well. I'm coming out there."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "I do not think they think this is a threat. Im going to show them otherwise."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "So will I. *huffs*"

Dust Devil is...amazed that Sky lynx is being so...piqueish? Whatever that word is for being obstinant in a more subtle way in order to be annoying but not so much that people call you out on it. He is trying to figure what all the fancy tech stuff is trying to do. He's good at breaking and making things. The steps in between like really understanding what you are doing he tends to skip for expediancy.

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "So will using a forcefield around one cause problems?"

<<Decepticon>> Goth says, "Don't awnser that."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "If you Autobots insist on staying around. How about roosting over here away from the relays. You can still see your distruction from back here."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Nope. I'm happy right here, thank you very much..."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "You are being insolent."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I swear. No honor. Allright. Time to make you pay."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "And it's clearly interrupting what you're doing, so for that I'm happy."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "So who is this? What authority do ya have ta declare our impending doom?"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "I have shown them calmness. I have shown them mercy. I have given them a chance to cooperate. They will not. They have chosen their fate. Decepticons. Fire at will."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I have shown them calmness. I have shown them mercy. I have given them a chance to cooperate. They will not. They have chosen their fate. Decepticons. Fire at will."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "A shame. Sky Lynx was once a great, noble shuttle. Now... *huff* I am not sure I know him anymore. Tsk."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Who am I? I am Deszaras. Emperor of the Destron army. You will not stop us from reuniting with our fortress."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "Which one of us is named will? Is that yer name cause I was just askin who ya are?"

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I thought Desire was a femme popsinger name...."

<<Decepticon>> Goth makes distressed bat noises.

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "He dishonors his own memory then. Destroy him."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "I should have brought real soldiers. I should have brought the Animaforce and the Dinoforce. Instead I have Decepticons."

<<Decepticon>> Goth says, "EXCUESS ME!"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "And One True Destron."

<<Decepticon>> Goth Huffs!

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "If you wanted to rule it then you should have put a ring on it."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "...did I get that right?"

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "...Excuuuuse me?"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Prove me otherwise. Destroy them."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off grumbles something about *disrespect* from both sides, sheesh...

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Fine. I'll destroy all of them myself. Stay back and let me work."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I hate you people."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Sounds like a personal problem, my good friend."

GAME: Sky Lynx PASSES a STRENGTH roll of Immense difficulty.

Sky Lynx listens to the banter, absolutely passively just...throwing whatever remarks he can to rile the ...well, whoever this Emperor Desire is, because...that's a surefire way to get them all to make a mistake. However his focus is on the relay he's opted to land on... and with a careful bit of consideration after all Bots have disembarked, he just rears up and throws his weight into bringing a nice (admittedly large and very well cared for and polished) claws down onto the relay's surface to just rip into it. <<Let's see how mad they get at this... my hunch is very. Be ready.>>

Oh NO you didn't just call his weapons a 'silly toy'! Blast Off bristles at Sky Lynx's dismissal... there's that total disrespect again! Salt in the wound as far as the already egotistical Combaticon's concerned. He flies overhead, taking in what Sky Lynx is doing and who's with him. He hears Goth's message and radios back, "<< Just stay put... I can always come get you in a pinch. >>" If he survives thi- NO. No of course he will. It's Sky Lynx who needs to learn to respect HIM! Still, Blast Off is egotistical, not stupid, and he isn't keen on a fight with Sky Lynx alone. Though then again... he never *has* actually tested himself one on one with the other shuttle. He wanted to be friends, but if Lynx is his enemy and acts as such then... so be it! Deathsaurus' order comes through and Lynx starts destroying a relay station. Welp. "<< I owe you no explainations, not when you behave like *this*! >>" HUFF. "<< You leave me no choice, Sky Lynx. >>" Blast Off is not happy. His ego's been bruised and he's determined to make sure he gets a good hit in early on. He doesn't hold much back, going for his full-on orbital bombardment from the get-go. The Combaticon's weapons start humming and a blue light emits from his nosecone, even making a few objects near Lynx start to float up a bit before the KABOOM hits.

'>> Blast Off critically strikes Sky Lynx with Orbital Strike <Medium>! <<'

Starlock flinches as she sees Blast Off Strike Sky Lynx! But she has orders from Lynx! So with recludincy, using the larger Shuttle as cover she comes blitzing out from behind him and fires at the Pylons in front of her with ther phasers! She's well aware now, she's going to be a target!

GAME: Starlock PASSES a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty.

The airlock opens on the Thunder Arrow and a 25 foot long blue and white dragon emerges. Its black claws head straight for Sky Lynx. It snarls in pure rage. "I am Deathsaurus. And I will be your destruction." Oh, hes in pure rage form. He sees Blast Off strike Sky Lynx and gives a nod of approval. Yes, it looks like Deathsaurus is back. Any rumors of his demise are proven false.

'>> Deathsaurus strikes Sky Lynx with Kick. <<'

Dust Devil isn't able to do much from his standpoint. Optics watch the space battle and he's about to just let them flying types do what they will when some guy just doubleteams Sky lynx for no reason. "Dammit yer gonna ruin my artwork before ratchet can see it!!" He fires at Deathsaurus, Trying to give Sky lynx some breathing room.

'>> Dust Devil misses Deathsaurus with Plasma-Turrets <Medium>. <<'

[Broadband] Goth says, "STOP DESTORYING MY WORK, YOU OVER GROWN GEKO!"

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "I shan't answer to such crude language."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "what is wrong with these people. Dont they realize they're outpowered and outmatched?"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Frankly?"

[Broadband] Goth screeches in fulstered fustration!

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "If You're not Star Saber you're not a challenge."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Oh NOW he cares about couthness. *huff*"

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "Woah...you have a weird fascination with Star Saber too? I thought just Deathsaurus had that"

Sky Lynx blinks... Well, he certainly riled up the Blast Off, that much is certain. There's a solid grunt and...no, it's very clear that the other shuttle did plenty of damage with that. He scraped the polish of Lynx's armor! ...well, and made a sizeable hole in some things, too... It's just a shame that Lynx absorbed it all and the rest didn't punch into the relay. OH WELL. However, unfortunately for Blast Off, a threat is a threat, and this one is going to get answered before he can unleash anything on his companions, and with a low growl, the space-dragon unleashes... ...oh, that's not fire. That's beyond fire. That's raw superheated plasma. Though Lynx doesn't even pay attention to if it lands or not, his attention immediately going to Deathsaurus, with whom he eagerly meets head-on as the other brute strikes. "I see rumors of your demise were grossly exaggerated. That's unfortunate."

'>> Sky Lynx strikes Blast Off with Plasma-Death <Medium>. <<'

<<Decepticon>> Slugfest says, "What are couth?"

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I don't think I want to pop out of your chest..."

<<Decepticon>> Glit says, "I believe it's a race of long-lost philosophers who used to counter things with both positives and negatives... the positives were Procouth's and the negatives were Uncouths."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "your kind humiliate me time and time again."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Its time to end that."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Pfft, don't confuse the mech. It means well-mannered. You do not want to be *uncouth*. *huff*"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "By all means. Keep on teasing me. You're giving me what I need."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Time."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "humiliated you? We just proved what a great mom you'd be. I'll remind Star Saber on mother's day"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Keep powering the relays. They're giving us time"

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "Hey I can tell your wife if ya manage ta rescue her!"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "It would make that whole process a lot easier if you didn't stop interfering. However. This whole issue will be resolved shortly."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Hmph...I'd say...we're on the right track. Key to all of this is the relays."

[Broadband] Goth says, "..... Did you just insult his mate? Mech even I am not that low."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "We will leave Esmeral out of this."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I didn't insult her....Love is blind. And who knows...he might be better looking now. Hard to tell when he's up there and I'm down here."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Good Primus. Now hes hitting on me too. Ok thats it." [Broadband] Blast Off says, "How UNCOUTH."

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "Right! we'll keep focused on them.. for now.."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "They are complete savages. Just *the sound of something powering up* Keep distracting them."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I need five minutes."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "No..I tried hitting on you and you moved out of the way. If you stay still I have a better chance of hitting on you"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "You're disgusting."

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Ummm guys...that's the second time I've heard him reference time."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Once I get this open. Im half tempted to just wipe out Cybertron with it."

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "I thought that attack of his that destroyed Star Saber needed that."

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "he's.. not exactly the most covert"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Not at all..."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "Soooo If If you don't get it open you won't destroy Cybertron...Gotcha"

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "....That's... just an empty threat, right?"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "I ...dont threat. These Autobots are becoming a problem."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Or maybe that Earth you protect."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Yes, but... there's Decepticons on Cybertron too."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Then they better evacuate."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "You hear that, Blast Off? This is what you're fighting for...are you sure you want to do that?"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "...."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "They've made me angry."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "That's not a reason to destroy the other Comb- the other Decepticons."

<<Decepticon>> Slugfest says, "Am couth?"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "There was a time I considered sparing both worlds."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "No more Cybertron... no more home... no more Onslaught...Vortex...Swindle...Brawl..."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Well I gave them a chance to evacuate."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "That's... I... uh."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "You're making that choice..difficult for me."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I give you one more chance. Back off. Let me do my work. And I will not attack your worlds."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "GAVE? WHEN?"

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Today... what about tomorrow? Risk that, I'm afraid to say, I can't take. All threats must be dealt with."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Very well. I will spare Decepticon territories."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "..."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I will spare the territories of my allies. But Sky Lynx. You ahve enrangered the rest of them Im afraid."

Goth lets out a frustrated screech as he runs around and keeps trying to stabilize the frequency and perhaps get the damn hole opening quicker! Cause things are getting horribly messy! Thato ne Pylon Sky Lynx thrashed? It's a /Sky Lynx/ made hole! Which means it's huge, and on the verge of collapse, and he's just sputtering curse after curse in both Spanish and Eukrian as he works.

GAME: Goth FAILS a TECHNICAL roll of Very High difficulty.

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Your brother will be safe, Blast Off. On the fortress. Any who swear loyalty to the correct empire will be saved."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Brothers."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "I... see."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "For now? I just want this Sky Lynx out of the way."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "Enrangered.....is that when you've angered and enraged someone at the same time?"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Sure, why not."

<<Decepticon>> Goth makes very, /very/ /VERY/ distressed bat noises!

Blast Off strikes Sky Lynx and boy howdy is it satisfying! YES! The Combaticon is even secretly a tiny bit relieved- he CAN do damage to the other shuttle. "<< Ha! Dismiss me at your own peril! >>" However, after tit comes tat, and Lynx has his own response. The Combaticon tries to swing to the right and evade, but the fire catches him before he can escape. Wait, not fire. Plasma! "<< Gah! >>" The plasma burns and damages him, eating away at his shields and *sticking* to him in a way even fire cannot, certainly not in space. The shuttle rolls several times to spray the goo off the best he can. His only piece of luck here being that as a shuttle he's heat-resistant, so it doesn't outright offline him. Then everything gets... weird. For a moment there, Deathsaurus seems ready to go off and destroy Cybertron- WITH his TEAM ON IT. Then he seems to relent- sort of- but still wants to destroy half the planet? Also get rid of Earth, and even though Blast Off wouldn't toally miss it it STILL seems rather... extreme. You CONQUER planets, you don't just... completely wipe them off the map. Now the Combaticon falters. He swings back Sky Lynx again, firing off more shots since those are his orders... but now they're the lowest setting, just little annoying pings more than anything serious. His spark's left the fight. "<< You... should just go before he ... >>" What? Kills them all? Um. "<< Just GO. >>"

'>> Blast Off succeeds with his generic combat roll on Sky Lynx. <<'

Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately? for Sky LYnx, Starlock's patent field monitor tells her how Lynx is doing! She quickly switches course and gets in close to Sky Lynx's back and transforms, engaging the mag-locks on her pedes, and her pede boosters with her hip-thrusters and quickly starts moving to repair the damage done! "<<Hang Tight Lynx!>>" She calls over the radios as she moves.

The dragon gives a wicked, toothy smile. "You're giving me time. I am greatful for that. " a VERY large gun comes from subspace and starts to connect to him "That's good...." He spreads his wings a moment, powering up something. Of course, hes not attacking while this happens. Anyone who has faced Deathsaurus when hes fully enraged knows what hes doing. That's his signature living metal destroying cannon. (No attack this round)

Dust Devil is trying to focus his attack not as much on Deathsaurus but on that blasted gun. But hey, if he hits deathsaurus that'll work too. A frown in on his face as those around him are bing shot up and he's standing there almost impotently with his lack of being able to fly.

'>> Dust Devil strikes Deathsaurus with Plasma <High>. <<'

Sky Lynx continues to just draw fire from...well, the annoying Blast Off and the ever persistent (and also annoying) Deathsaurus... "Right then... the gloves are off..." He draws in another breath as though he's about to unleash another gout of flame...but then alters course, instead rearing up and bringing those massive claws down again to match beast-for-beast... Or maybe it's because brutal melee atop a relay is /exactly/ what he wants, because...let's be fair, two big beasts brawling like that is bound to put stress, wear, and tear on the relay proper....

'>> Sky Lynx misses Deathsaurus with Crush. << '

' GAME: Sky Lynx FAILS a STRENGTH roll of Extreme difficulty. '

' GAME: Sky Lynx FAILS a STRENGTH roll of Immense difficulty. GAME: '

Sky Lynx PASSES a STRENGTH roll of Very High difficulty.

Blast Off is all out of sorts now and, finding Sky Lynx and Deathsaurus battling it out, dragon vs. dragon... he swerves away and flies towards Goth instead. "<< How goes it there, Goth? Are the relays staying relatively functional? >>" He also gets to check on the bat AND avoid firing for a moment while he tries to get his head sorted right again. He radios to Deathsaurus, "<< ....I wouldn't want to rob you of your victory. I shall try to keep damage to a minimum. >>" The shuttle rockets around, trying to keep relays out of the reach of stampeding space dragons as much as he can.

Starlock hangs on tight to Sky Lynx as he moves! She does get the damage repaired though. "<<All Systems are go Lynx!!>> She calls, watching as Lynx just misses and nits her ridges. She'd climb to the top of Sky Lynx and watches... She'd then draw a /very/ familiar baton, and using both her pede boosters and thrusters, she jumps off Lynx, and goes staking!

Pressing the button, the beton extend and a electrical energy scythe blade ignites from the crystal that emerges from the top, and she swings at the scariest target on the field!

'>> Starlock misses Deathsaurus with Novapole. <<'

Deathsaurus moves out of the way of both the dragon and Starlock's pole. That's when Dust Devil hits him in his wrist, throwing off his charge. He thounks about letting loose what he has but. No....its better to get them AWAY from the relay. He kicks at Sky Lynx, trying to kick him away from it, hoping the lack of gravity helps him along. "Get away from that relay..." well he knows what hes fighting for at any rate.

'>> Deathsaurus misses Sky Lynx with Kick. <<'

The Relay IS taking some damage from the battles. Relay one (the one sky lynx is on) is startin to look worse for wear. Relay 2 is holding up well.

Goth watches as the relays power up, but not completely! He sees failures appearing on his screens, and looks out to see just what /has/ gotten through, and then back to the computers as he keeps trying to reroute power and get the main relays powered up. "<<They've caused enough damage they they have slowed the process down!>>" He'd report... and then flinch as he gets another warning from the one Sky Lynx glances.

"<<I HIGHLY advise setting them away from the relays! Relay one is about ready to collapse, relay two is holding.>>" He's say to Des and Blast Off, mainly Blast Off who was likely paying the most attention.

GAME: Goth PASSES a TECHNICAL roll of Very High difficulty.

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "I'll focus this one down, try to hit the others...any others. The more damage the better."

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "What are we supposed ta do. There are people trapped in the nebula if I remember right...but some are troops and some are noncombatants"

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "The intent right now is to use the relays to unleash something on Cybertron that can be used to destroy it. We can't allow that to happen."

Relays: Meanwhile the relays have been functional. That tear is getting larger, large enough you can see the two pilot ships on the other side. And the black, moon sized fortress, weapons foreward.

Dust Devil is....well he's completely torn about taking out the relays. He frowns and stares at the pair before looking back up at the fighters. He looks between the pairs and sighs. Optics refocus on Deathsaurus hitting SKy Lynx and he tries to focus on that rather the fact that the other bots arne't hitting him as much as they would like.

'>> Dust Devil misses Deathsaurus with Ballistic <Medium>. <<'

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "I know it's...difficult, but we can't find a way to assist the noncombatants if we are holding off the destruction of Cybertron. It's not you that is doing this, it's Deeathsaurus.... Once we've dealt with it, we can secure a relay and let the engineers and scientists work their magic."

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "...Thats.. Death's Warworld he's always going on about... He's mentioned how there are over 500 troops on it, yes there none-combatants on it, but there also is over 500 troops Megatron would merge into the Decepticons.."

Sky Lynx is no stranger to fighting in space either, and he ducks around Deathsaurus' efforts to land a blow with a practiced ease that's certainly meant to showcase just that...even as his form starts to split in two, and then there's a second mech where one used to exist. Well, a bird...thing of sorts...and a cat. The cat just keeps going after Deathsaurus while the 'bird' leaps off to take advantage of the distraction, headed for that second relay to start laying into it as well. "Never forget, I outnumber you!" He chuckles softly. Both of him. That would probably be unsettling on a number of other mechs...but on Lynx it's just downright British and jovial.

'>> Sky Lynx misses Deathsaurus with Dual Fire. <<'

"<< Hmm, >>" Blast Off gets Goth's answer and mulls it over a moment. He circles the relay Goth is in, debating his own next move. The decision is kind of made for him once Sky Lynx decombines and suddenly there's two Sky Lynxes, or maybe a Sky and a Lynx, and one is damaging the second relay. "<< I suppose I better make sure he doesn't get that one, too, >>" he announces to Goth. Blast Off isn't sure about any of this mission now, but he's not at 'disobey orders' level /quite/ yet, so... the smaller shuttle's thrusters engage and he rockets towards the bird. "<< I am afraid I cannot allow you to do that... >>" The Combaticon states as he proceeds to fire a barrage of laserfire at Lynx's Sky half.

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "This is pointless. Back off the relay. And we will spare your worlds."

'>> Blast Off strikes Dino-Bird with X-Ray-Laser <Medium>. <<'

Starlock curses as she misses, and looks to the undamaged relay, and then to Blast off, and then Deathsaurus, /both/ are very /big/ problems for Sky Lynx to handle.. so, she stows her Scythe away for a moment and draws her dual pistols, opening fire from her spot!

>> Starlock attacks Deathsaurus, and Blast Off with Dual Starburst, striking nobody. << GAME: Starlock FAILS a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty. GAME: Starlock FAILS a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty.

Deathsaurus is fast. Way faster than one would anticipate someone his size would be. And is holding back to keep from destroying the whole relay. He decides something. "Its time to put an end to this. He fires a missile from under his wing towards Sky Lynx, ready to take down their spacer. Maybe that will encourage the others to leave.

'>> Deathsaurus strikes Sky Lynx with Missile. <<'

Goth cringes as he see's Sky Lynx break into Sky, and Lynx, knowing this means trouble, so he keeps working from the control platform, he manages to stabilize things for at least the moment, at least until someone strikes the relays again! "<<Holding...>>" He'd report nervously.

GAME: Goth FAILS a TECHNICAL roll of Very High difficulty.

Dust Devil is seeing Sky Lynx and the others getting pummeled pretty good and he's stuck where he's at. He again glances around and tries to figure a way to help. Of course they're all busy beating each other up to notice him. So he tries to figure way to get attention. He switches weapons and fires.

'>> Dust Devil misses Deathsaurus with Electro-Blaster <Medium>. <<'

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "The next blasts go inta the relays and not nearly up yer snout! Are you wanting to save your family or watch us destroy everything because of your promise to take out the planets next when you were done here."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "You'd destroy it anyways."

The Dino-Bird is hit, and it's not a pretty hit. Again, Blast Off is the problem child here, but the 'bird' can't seem to really do anything about it... Indeed, it's enough to get Lynx to sort of...chuff softly and not retreat, but certainly pull back that effort since, well, it's hard to do much when half of you is having all kinds of system problems. But that leaves the Lynx, and in spite of Deathsaurus' efforts to take him down, he's still fighting, even as the explosions leave some rather dastardly looking cracks in his armor. "That the best you can do...?" He smirks, putting those powerful legs to use to return the favor with a mauling of his own. Or...at least try. At this point...luck hasn't exactly been on his side...

'>> Sky Lynx misses Deathsaurus with Evisceration. <<'

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Its Autobots that did this in the first place. The only way to stop you from interfering is..."

GAME: Sky Lynx PASSES a STRENGTH roll of Extreme difficulty.

Blast Off strikes the Dino-bird, too, and is ready to preen when he spots Starlock and- WHOOP. He knows that weapon! Nope. The shuttle veers sharply upwards and manages to evade the stun. "<< I think NOT, Starlock! >>" Ha! Yes, he's definitely in preen mode by now, which is helped along by the whifffest of... pretty much everyone but him. The Combaticon is feeling pretty smug, but then the Lynx half manages to do some major damage to that relay. HUFF. The shuttle's engines grumble and he swerves towards the fight, ready to shoot again. Then he hesitates. Deathsaurus has him *really* questioning whose side he should be on here. Weelll... there is a matter of honor. Yes, honor! He'll let Deathsaurus be the one to finish Lynx, that's it, and he turns to gaurd the second relay again. HIS. *Perch*

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "I may have been hasty in my anger. Forgive the threat to the Earth. And Cybertron."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Just..protect that relay."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "...Of course."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "We cannot fail. Not when we're this close."

Starlock hisses as she misses not one, not two, not three, but /four/ targets! That's embarrassing any never happened before, stings big time though but she doesn't lose f "<<Oh, good, remembered my name, I'm glad~>>" She'd say in a cheerful if not stangled tone as she tries to focus, twisting around once move to try and /slam/ Deathsaurus once more, she does catch sight of something though. "<<Hey! That Vampire-bat is up on a platform with a lot of computers, think taking that out may shut these down too?>>" She radios the others.

'>> Starlock misses Deathsaurus with Novapole. <<'

Deathsaurus seems to be calming down. Then he sees the condition of the relay. He moves to put himself between Sky Lynx's weapons and the relay. "No! If you want to destroy it. You ahve to get through me first." he claws at Sky lynx, afraid to use the big weaponry up close.

'>> Deathsaurus strikes Sky Lynx with Talons. <<'

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "yer the one makin this so much worse than it has ta be" [Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "you guys could just. Go. home." [Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "and it'd make it a lot easier."

Goth curses as he gets a system error, and smacks the computer with his fist out of frustration, as he keeps working and adding code, removing code, redirecting power through alternate routes. "<<Des, the first relay is not going to last, try and keep two protected, I may not be able to get the world through, the ships however...>>" He'd report.

GAME: Goth FAILS a TECHNICAL roll of Very High difficulty.

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "NO. NOT WHEN WE'RE THIS CLOSE."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Do .."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Do what you can, Goth."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "YOU were the one who threatened ta wipe out the planets..."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Well I was angry."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Im a Cyberformer by trade. so. yeah."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Do you mean to tell me."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "If we backed off now. You'd leave us to it. If I didnt threaten earth or Cybertron. you'd let us do what we need to do."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "We'd have ta agree on terms and all. But I don't want people just bein killed. But I also don't want yer troops takin over my home or hurtin my friends."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Cybertron was never our war to begin with. If you want to blame someone for bringing me and all I command into it...blame Megatron and Star Saber."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "Stop attackin Sky lynx and the others and talk or somethin!"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Tell them to lay off my relays."

Dust Devil is a bit more than annoyed as he tries to face Deathsaurus who is doing some severe damage to his friends. He focuses another shot at deathsaurus to get him to lay off.

'>> Dust Devil strikes Deathsaurus with Plasma <High>. <<'

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "The Autobots..want to...talk. It might be one of Dust Devil's tricks though."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Are they willing to stand down, then?"

<<Decepticon>> Goth says, "I am doing what I can sir."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "No response yet. Keep firing until they stop."

Sky Lynx is one to at least try to push any advantage he can get...and in spite of all the rocking and battering he's taking, he's ...still rolling right on along like the good juggernaught he is. His better half comes in to rejoin his other better half and then there's a nice, big Lynx back in all his glory...and he turns to growl, taking stock of things to just sort of...survey the scene that's playing out. <<Halt the process and we can talk...>> He does, though, not assume that anything is going to be halted outright. So...at least he can stop things, and he charges towards...the control center, because it's a great way to just stall that forward progress and, hey, at least it isn't the relays.

'>> Sky Lynx strikes Goth with Crush. << '

' Goth is overcome by injuries, losing consciousness. '

 <<Decepticon>> Goth goes offline

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Stop blowing up my troops and maybe..."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Okay thats it."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Get the relays down..."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "I've a hunch he's not pleased...."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I was going to give you a chance to parlay. You have taken out my control tower and a good soldier. Now....."

Blast Off is hovering on the edge here, hesitating... but then Sky Lynx goes and just *destroys* the tower that Goth is in. "<< Goth! >>" The shuttleformer isn't close to the bat, but he is a medic, and he didn't deserve to die, either. Now the Combaticon grows more serious, arcing around to lock his weapons on the Autobot again. "<< I do say, you Autobots put on a show of wanting some kind of peaceful standown, then you go and do THAT. That cannot stand! >>" He launches his weapons at Lynx.

There's a special irony to them, too, for he decides to fight fire WITH fire... or plasma, rather. Heh.

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "...Frag."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I was not the one who did that and considering how much damage you have done to Sky lynx."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus sounds very calm. "They say they want to talk. They say they do not want war. They say these things to distract us. And then they decimate my friends around me...."

Starlock clinches seeing the wounds Des is inflicting on Sky Lynx, but if they don't take care of these darned relays... she'd take out her twin-pistols once more and opens fire on the whole troop! "<<How's everyone holding up?>>" She'd call, before finally responding to the group. "<<...Yep, that's /definitely/ lubed 'em off.>>" She'd knit her ridges, unsure if Dust Devil can really /distract/ them now.

'>> Starlock attacks Deathsaurus with Dual Starburst, striking Deathsaurus. << '

' GAME: Starlock FAILS a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty. '

 GAME: Starlock FAILS a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty.

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "you have tore the hell outta Sky lynx! I'm tryin ta keep you from killing him."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Negotiations are.. over, Autobots. OVER! I will crush you ALL. I swear. By my honor and those of my soldiers. We will not rest until the galaxy is purged of Autobot forces. You want to see me tear the hell out of sky lynx...."

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "DD, I think it's time we focused on the relays!"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "A soldier for a soldier. Thats a good exchange."

Deathsaurus snarls <<Goth. Autobot lies and Deception." he snarls, spreading his wings. <I have given ever opportunity for them to leave. For them to stand down. And at every opportunity they have used it to their advantage.>> " his wings glow again as he powers up another attack, moving to protect that rubble and his friend within. <<What I do to you. You bring it on yourselves...>> so much for negotiations. "Sky Lynx. You have been chosen" with that he spreads his wings and unleashes each of the deathers in row after row of energy blades towards the poor dinoformer.

'>> Deathsaurus strikes Sky Lynx with Death Wing <Medium>. <<'

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Change of plan."

Goth grumbles as more errors come up and as he looks up, his optics narrowed into slits as he see's the /jaws/ of Sky Lynxes come forward, he feels pain, and then darkness, the others probably hear a sharp crunching and snapping in all that tearing of metal, course there's energon and some other black ichor leaking from where he is, and as he goes off, a familiar distress signal activates and starts transmitting from the unconsciousness bat.

Dust Devil turns his attention on the relays. "Primus protect those in the nebula until cooler heads can get them free..." He then aims both sets of turrets and fires at the relay, hoping to disable or at least severely damage them.

GAME: Dust Devil PASSES a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty.

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Avenge our fallen. Then focus on the relay."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Understood."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I WARNED you. I Pleaded with you. And now you reap what you sow. Shall I go after the OTHER one? DESIST!"

Sky Lynx watches as Blast Off takes aim and readies to fire...and, really, plasma? It's easily predicted...but at least he reaches in and grabs Goth's slagged form out and flings the bat to drift lightly towards Blast Off before things get blasted by superheated flame. <<Mind yourself... collateral damage, Blast Off. Tsk tsk...>> But, no time to dally on that, there's a big Deathsaurus charging in, and Lynx issues a roar in kind as the big brute lashes out at him, ignoring the deep rends that are left behind in his plating as a result. "You're unstable, Deathsaurus...and I can't trust you to keep your word..." He doesn't go after Deathy, though, and charges for the other relay, intent on finishing it off while the opportunity avails itself. <<Good shot, Dust Devil... keep up the pressure.>>

'GAME: Sky Lynx FAILS a STRENGTH roll of Extreme difficulty. '

 GAME: Sky Lynx PASSES a STRENGTH roll of Immense difficulty.

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "NO!"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "...NO! I will destroy...."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Like I said...unstable."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Start gathering to withdrawl...we're going to leave and swiftly. I don't want to linger longer than we have to... I'm tired."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "The other relay? Sure I can destroy that if that's what you want? YOu may wish to send a message to your family and explain their rescue is going to take longer due to your temper"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "You will not....get..the chance. ALL OF YOU WILL DIE."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Hate..those...Autobots"

"<< I am not a newspark, Sky Lynx! >>" Blast Off huffs at Lynx, but he is glad the bat has been tossed his way. "<< And I do HOPE after this maybe you will have learned a little *respect* for your former co-worker! >>" Yep, that still rankles him. He takes the opportunity to rocket over to Goth, his cargo bay opening up just so so that the bat floats in, at which point the door closes. There, the medic is safe now... as long as Blast Off isn't shot down himself. He turns his attention back to Lynx, but Deathsaurus still has that one- and that little Autobot is sure causing a lot of damage down there. Hmm. "<< I'd say you all better watch yourselves, rather than tell US how to do things! >>" The shuttle locks lasers on Dust Devil and fires.

'>> Blast Off strikes Dust Devil with X-Ray-Laser <Medium>. <<'

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "you have no power..over me. over us."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "-OW!- You have the power to stop this but you won't!"

Starlock curses as she misses again, and starts making her way to Sky Lynx once more, opening fire on the other relay, and the decepticons as she does! Skating her way up his tail and getting herself firmly planted /on/ him to start dealing with that damage on him. " The other bot is definitely playing with fire... littraly.

' >> Starlock attacks Blast Off, and Deathsaurus with Dual Starburst, striking nobody. << '

' GAME: Starlock FAILS a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty. '

 GAME: Starlock PASSES a FIREPOWER roll of Very High difficulty.

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "Just saying... I didn't see you try to stop it when you blasted our medic to smithereens...."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "They are trying to manipulate us. Control us. So they can destroy everything."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "How UNCOUTH."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Hes starting to sound just like Star Saber."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I didn't blast your medic. I've only shot at Deathsaurus since I now he can handle it. Hell I didn't even shoot at you, ya glass coated shuttle"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Do you want to take me on directly, Dust Devil. Do you really want this?"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "I was speaking of ALL you Autofools, you tin=plated turboturkey!"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "You're all a bunch of *Censored really NASTY* earth slang."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "...."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Autobots. not you blast off"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "Er... yes."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "I ain't afraid ta take on even Megatron if I need ta ta protect those I care fer. YOU threatened Cybertron. YOU brought this on yerself! And if you want to call people names than look in the mirror you <old cybertronian equivelant of mixing substandard parts to repair out of date equipment that was useless anyway>"

Deathsaurus continues after Sky Lynx, racing towards him when he sees Blast Off scoop up Goth. "Dont you run away from me." He pauses when he sees Dust Devil aiming for the relay. "What did I tell you about that relay?" Instead of Sky lynx. He turns that HUGE weapon still in his paws. Remember that one? And he fires. Luckily its nowhere near full power. Still its quite a damager.

'>> Deathsaurus strikes Dust Devil with Corrode <Low>. <<'

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Status on everyone?"

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "Untouched, DD's looking rough on my read outs."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Can we manage one more push?"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I am nothing like Megatron you <<A insult from the outer riim that has something to do with a four legged primitive being and someones mother procreating>>"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "...."

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "Tell us how you REALLY feel."

[Broadband] Sky Lynx says, "Well, that's certainly some colorful language."

[Broadband] Blast Off coughs

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "maaybe?"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "and YOU watched, Bloody Bones."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "and the rest of you helped."

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "You call that colorful language? Pft."

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "I watched what?"

Blast Off is definitely going to have a mess to clean up inside later, it's been sometime since Goth was in /this/ bad of shape... But No one will really know the extent of his busted, broken frame till later...

Dust Devil cries out as his arm begins to just start falling apart. It is pretty bad as the corrosion just starts traveling up higher. It was better than it hitting his chest though,

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "I mean honestly speaking I don't buy any of you are actually robots. Far as I can tell, you've just got a weird fetish for pretending to be robots."

[Broadband] Blast Off sputtersWHAT??!! Who is this? Is this some flesh creature or something?

Sky Lynx turns to look at Deathsaurus as that blast is unleashed on DD...andfrowns a bit. <<Starlock, help Dust Devil...>> He turns to continue ripping into the relay. <<We'll leave here as soon as you've got him stable and ready...>> Rearing back to deliver another rending blow to the relay, he just growls at the remarks over the global channels. "Right...well, if you want to discuss a solution, then let's discuss a solution..." He pauses...just before striking...a brief moment of hesitation, perhaps... but only just. And with a sof sigh, just follows through on the delivery.

GAME: Sky Lynx PASSES a STRENGTH roll of Immense difficulty.

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "well <Beep> you too then. Anyhow. Relays to protect stop destracting me."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Blast Off?"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "What?"

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I dont think I want to destroy Cybertron anymore. or Earth. Just the Autobots. (sounds much calmer)"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "That's progress."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "It kind of... disrupts the universe when you take out a planet, you know? Makes navigation all wonky and other heavenly bodies may change places or order and other planet's and asteroid belt's orbits and trajectories change and... it's just a big mess. Better to avoid it, especially if you plan on habitating that quadrant anyway."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "I dont want to take out the planet we live on okay. Just protect that relay. All is not lost. Not yet."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "Indeed."

GAME: Deathsaurus FAILS an INTELLIGENCE roll of Immense difficulty.

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "And to answer your question, yes I am a human."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "it doesnt matter. Nothing matteres but that relay."

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "Pfft, then what do you know? *haughty huff*"

[Broadband] Blast Off says, "...Yes, Sir"

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "slagger...."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Have Lancer standing by with the backup shuttle as well, just in case."

Blast Off takes care of Dust Devil- for a moment, at least. Then Starlock tries to strike Blast Off, but he ducks downward and zips away, circling to lock lasers on her next. "<< I do not enjoy offlining my fellow shuttles, but neither of you is giving me much choice... >>" He fires at her next. "<< LEAVE. >>"

'>> Blast Off strikes Starlock with X-Ray Laser <Medium>. <<'

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "Also you're the one who tried to drag me into this making it seem like I'm some voyeur or something."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Glit? have medbay on standby. Blast Off. Get.....Get goth to saftey."

[Broadband] Bloody Bones says, "Also you're the one who tried to drag me into this making it seem like I'm some voyeur or something."

"<<Copy that!>>" Starlock calls as she leaps once more from Lynx and goes after Dust Devil, unfortunately that leak makes her /wide/ open to Blast Off, striking her hard enough to cause energon to spray out into space and wires to spark! She cries out in pain, but lands on her feet (Slopply), and holds the wound as she rushes to tend to Dust Devil Taking a moment to quickly administer a counteractive to the corrosive, and the needed field aid, before transforming to let Dust Devil load up into her small shuttle mode! "<<Load up, NOW.>>" she orders.

<Decepticon>> Glit says, "But of course! Would you like some tea waiting as well? Maybe some nice music? I think I've got some great stuff meant to be relaxing."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Yes, Sir."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Incoming critical, Glit."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, ".....Tea would be nice."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Yes. Tea. classical music. whatever. we wont have a fortress. With luck we will have two pilot ships."

GAME: Deathsaurus PASSES an INTELLIGENCE roll of Immense difficulty.

Deathsaurus tries to move to protect the dying second relay. "Sky Lynx. Call off your forces. We may not have a fortress tonihgt. But we might have.. all is not lost." He lowes his weapon. "See to your injured. Go. Now." He gives the Autobots a chance to leave before all is lost.

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "Lets see if you really want war."

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "Starlock, can you get clear?"

<<Autobot>> Starlock says, "I think so!"

Dust Devil's arm is no longer being eaten away but it's also not usable. He frowns and wants to help but Starlock is being left open if he does anything but exactly what she asks. So he loads up and sits still.

Sky Lynx looks back at Starlock...just to check that, indeed, she can get Dust Devil to safety, and then looks back at Deathsaurus. "Threats do not go unanswered, I'm afraid...and this is no exception." He contemplates a moment... <<Starlock, get clear. Now. I'll be along shortly.>> He takes a moment to get his engines and wings working properly, even if the latter serve no purpose in the vacuum of space, and lunches in to deliver one last attempt to rend that relay to pieces, regardless of Deathsaurus' taunts.

GAME: Sky Lynx PASSES a STRENGTH roll of Extreme difficulty.

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "He just... *snorts* Well then."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "You still want me to go, Deathsaurus? Or should I leave something to remember me by?"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "....."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "....."

<<Decepticon>> Glit offers, in a sing-songy voice, "Medbay is ready!"

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Destroy...him."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Understood. ~"

Blast Off seems to cause great damage to Starlock, something that brings him little joy (though maybe a bit). Still, shuttles fighting each other seems so... wrong. But he has orders and he follows them, including the last one to take Goth to medbay. Except... wait. Blast Off is feeling rankled, especially as Sky Lynx destroys relays even after Deathsaurus lowered his weapon. No... he'll make sure Sky Lynx remembers him. (Because that's really smart, right?) The Combaticon swings around, loading up his weapon systems for one last shot. "<< How boorish. You Autobots say one thing and do another. If that's how you want it, then.... so be it. >>" He unleashes the X-Ray Laser from his nosecone... not quite the orbital strike but if it hits, Lynx may definitely be feelin' it.

>> Blast Off strikes Sky Lynx with X-Ray Laser <Low>. <<

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Sir what are you doin?"

Once Dust Devil was loaded up, Starlock would rocket off from the area and into space, headed for Cybertronian space, and for the medical bay! Rejoining Lancer. "<<Clear!!>>" Starlock radios back.

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "We're clearing out... we've done what we need to... it's time to go."

A roar. A wail of anger and desperation comes from Deathsaurus as he sees the second and final relay fall. Whatever sanity the dragon was holding together snaps. Its clawed hand reaches out for the tear, all four optics focused on it as it closes. He rushes towards it, as if he thinks he can pull it open with is own claws. But alas, with the relay destroyed there's no hope. Whatever is on the other side of the nebula will have to stay there.

"ESMERAL!" the beast cries out loud enough hes sure the galaxy can hear it. he knows she's alive now. He knows his fortress is there. But just out of reach. The Autobots dont exist as far as he is concerned. Nor do the Decepticons. The only thing that matters is what he just lost. He recoils as if physically hit by the attack, silent for a few seconds.

<<Autobot>> Dust Devil says, "Sir...I don't think you should have done that..."

[Broadband] Dust Devil says, "dammit"

Sky Lynx looks...conflicted as he watches everything start to die down and fade. There's a brief moment of hesitation as he watches, hardly even registering the sting of Blast Off's shot as it strikes his already battered armor plating and frame...and then just shakes his head, claws digging into one of the relays to drag it with as he transforms and starts to fly back. <<Starlock...get out of here. Now... hopefully Lancer got some good scans while we were working...and we can salvage something to help the civilians trapped there, but...whatever Deathsaurus had planned to bring through we couldn't allow.>>

Dust Devil hisses as he tries to get comfortable for the ride back. Hopefully Deathy doesn't feel like following cause the 'you don't really need that part do you' gun is not what he wants to play with again

<<Autobot>> LtCmdr Sky Lynx says, "What's done is done. I made the decision. I'll answer for it. Containment of a threat was paramount."

Blast Off turns and arcs around as his shot hits home, but his attention is quickly brought to over to Deathsaurus. The Combaticon watches ...unexpected anguish from the Destron and ... feels a twinge of sympathy, though he doesn't know what really is going on there. Nor does he think it his place- or calling- to go poke and prod. No, he turns towards home to transport his cargo safely to a medbay, leaving Des to deal with whatever that is alone. But sometimes, as he knows all too well, sometimes you need to be alone.

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "I will... head to medbay now, Sir. ETA 56 breems."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "...."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Get...."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "Get him repaired. I..."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "I will."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "I'm going to put it back together. We were. So close."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "They can't stop us forever."

<<Decepticon>> Deathsaurus says, "If I have to with my own bare hands..."

<<Decepticon>> Blast Off says, "Understood, Sir.

Starlock frowns internally hearing Dust Devil "<<...I know it's hard, but their not dead.. and until things improve.. We can't let them come through.. too many soldiers that would just.. continue this war, for Megatron's side no less.>>" She'd huff, trying to Explain to Dust Devil. "<<..Also need to remember, they are pirates, and do cyberform planets... give them those tools back now, they'll go right back to killing innocents by cyberforming planets, and enslaving others...>>"

"<<Copy that Sky Lynx, going as fast as I can!>>"

Deathsaurus doesn't go home with the other cons. No. He flies the burning wreckage of the second relay and transforms. Hes gathering what pieces he can almost desperately. Its as if hes trying to put it back together with his bare hands. Whatever sanity he had is not with him right now. He is at that bargaining phase right now. If he knew what the Autobtos were discussing he might even accept their help with this. But he doesnt. All he knows is his best chance at bringing 'home' and those he cares the most about back to him was taken from him. And he msut do what he can to salvage. Hes never failed so hard at anything before and is handling this..as well as can be expected. Which isnt at all.

Dust Devil nods, "I warned him to send a message to them while he could...but I don't see him being particularly pleasant after this."

[Broadband] Deathsaurus says, "...."