Lifeline - Promotion
To: Lifeline
From: General Flagg
Date: March 12, 2024
Subject: Promotion
There will be an official ceremony, but in the meantime, I wanted to congratulate you on another promotion. Your commanders recommended an increase in rank for you, and I couldn't agree more. Congratulations, Lieutenant Colonel.
Major General James L. Flagg
Joint Force Land Component Commander
Hot Mic: Base Discovered
To: Hawk
CC: Flagg, Storm, Payload, Cutter
Date: March 3, 2024
From: Greenshirt Counterintelligence 12159
Subject: Base Discovered
Yesterday a secret commintercept I set up in the Nursery caught a high priority encrypted message sent from the Grax Communications Facility to Koraja, the capitol of Nebulos. It took me several hours to decrypt it, but once I did local translators gave me unwelcome news -- the Hive has discovered our secret base and plans to invade as soon as possible. Rev confirmed the validity of the signal and is informing Gort as well.
Although Commander Hornet is very capable, and of course we'll have the assistance of the resistance, we may need reinforcements as soon as possible, if it's possible to deploy them without gett…
Flagg: Response to Scarlett
To: CSM Shana M. "Scarlett" O'Hara
From: General Flagg III
RE: Promotion and Reassignment
Command Sergeant Major O'Hara,
Thank you for your swift reply. At your request, your rank will remain Command Sergeant Major for as long as you command ALPHA team. Should Duke reassume command of that squad, you would be reassigned to command a different group or reduced again to Sergeant Major. I will reserve the officer commission for now -- I have gotten similar responses from Duke in the past and will respect them.
Good luck with all your endeavors for as long as you remain with the team, and after.
Major General James L. Flagg III
Joint Force Land Component Commander
March 12 - ALPHA Strike Team
To: Scarlett
From: General Flagg
Subject: ALPHA Strike Team
Scarlett,
I'd like to make you field Command Sergeant Major of the ALPHA Strike Team while Duke is focused on KILO / NIGHT FORCE. Also, although I'm sure this has been offered before, I wish to ask officially -- do you have any interest in being commissioned as an officer? You are a master on the ground, but we could use your counterintelligence assets in the upper brass as well.
Please let me or my successor know at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Major General James L. Flagg III
Joint Force Land Component Commander
Wisp - Promotion
To: Wisp
From: General Flagg
Subject: Promotion
There will be an official ceremony, but in the meantime, I wanted to congratulate you on a promotion. Your commanders recommended an increase in rank for you, and I couldn't agree more. You've certainly earned it. Happy flying, Major Wisp.
Major General James L. Flagg III
Joint Force Land Component Commander
Greathawk - EDC
To: Greathawk
From: General Flagg
Subject: EDC
Duke mentioned it, but I wanted to get your direct feedback. Would you be willing to work with Mayday and Prototype to help establish a ground-based G.I. Joe division of the EDC? Now more than ever we need to be prepared for anything.
Also, while on Nebulos, talk to Arcana about possible improvements or replacements for your armor. You are more than your armor, and we value you with or without it, but I want you to feel as capable and confident as possible in the field.
Let me know what you think.
Major General James L. Flagg III
Joint Force Land Component Commander
Nebulan News Network: Lord Zarak Crushes Treasonous Vermin in Splendora!
Splendora - In a display of technological prowess that will leave the galaxy trembling, the noble Lord Zarak unveiled a magnificent invention today! This colossal metallic titan, christened "Scorponok," erupted from the very heart of Splendora, a testament to our city's unwavering resolve!
Cowardly Chigomos Exposed! For months, whispers of dissent had festered in the shadows. These traitorous "Chigomos," burrowing like the vile creatures they are, sought to undermine our glorious city from within the very peak of Mount Thirard! But their treachery was no match for Lord Zarak's unwavering vigilance!
Scorponok Victorious! This marvel of engineering, a towering monument of steel and righteousness, ascended Mount Thirard with unstoppable force! Un…
Cobra Commander - Citizens of the World
Cobra Commander appears on-screen on television sets and Internet pop-up videos all over the world, broadcasting from an undisclosed location. He's wearing a new, gold-trimmed extravagant black outfit with, of course, a matching cape. Behind him is an elaborate shining mosaic of a massive Indian cobra. He holds a golden snake-tipped scepter with which he gestures dramatically often. His hissing, sinister voice is calm and strong as he makes his latest announcement to the world.
"Citizens of Earth, I come to you with news both bad and good. Although your weak governments have hidden this information from you, our planet with once again threatened with invasion from alien forces -- this time from a rogue offshoot of the Decepticons even …
Phantom - To Baroness
To: Baroness
From: Ground Zero PMC
Subject: RE: Ground Zero
Baroness,
Please excuse the lateness of this reply. We recently have had a leadership change, related to just the sort of G.I. Joe retaliation you'd mentioned in your last message. This has led to some restructuring, but we are now once again back at full capacity and are able to commit to contracts once more. If you would still like to meet, contact me at this address and we will set something up. Thank you for your consideration.
Phantom, Ground Zero PMC CEO
Vypra - To Baroness
To: Baroness
From: Vypra
Subject: Australian Captives
Madam,
Using our embedded contacts in the Pentagon, I have gathered what knowledge I can on the three soldiers we captured at the facility in Australia. All formerly reported to a Colonel Leland Bishop of the US Military, currently reported AWOL. All were assigned to Bishop's Project Phoenix. What we know of the three captives are as follows:
* Major Steve Blum - Former US Special Operations commander who seemed to be in direct day-to-day control of both the Australian base and Project Phoenix. He's been resistant to torture, and we haven't yet tried the Brainwave Scanner without your permission. If we wish to keep information from Interrogator, I suggest Major Bludd or you question him di…
Metroplex - The Humans May Need Our Help
< Audio Broadcast encoded and sent to Autobots on Cybertron and Earth >
Alpha Trion, Ambassador Witwicky, and others:
My Crow's Nest communications array picked up a distress call from our human allies on Nebulos requesting help from their colleagues on Earth. With the change in leadership, I am unsure our policy on extraterrestrial assistance, so I wish to simply pass this along to those who decide such things. As always, I stand prepared to protect Earth. I will continue to scan the skies for any sign of our enemies, defenses ready.
Metroplex, Autobot battle station, ever vigilant
< The transmission ends. >
Cobra Commander - Our Time Is Now
Cobra Commander appears on-screen from an undisclosed location, in a new, gold-trimmed extravagant black outfit with, of course, a matching cape. Behind him is an elaborate shining mosaic of a massive Indian cobra. The Commander holds in his black-gloved hand a small golden replica of Earth, on which he seems to focus, although his face is naturally unseen behind his gilded visor. His hissing, sinister voice is calm and strong as he makes his latest announcement to his loyal troops.
"Cobra," the Commander begins. "At last, everything is finally in place. I will soon take command of all Earth'ss forces, to better defend our woild that others can't or won't protect. I realize that lately ssacrifices have been made, some of which have mad…
Stalker - Human Signal Intercepted
Stalker's hateful glare appears on-screen, in no way hidden by his lime-green V-shaped visor. Without preamble, he practically spits, "The comm stations we placed in Dirt's orbit picked up a signal coming through the warp gate. It's from the pink and brown worms stationed on that purple rock you strafed on the way back home, boss. Passed along in case anyone case. I sure as Pit don't." Stalker stabs a button like it killed his entire family.
Attached, in English and translated into Decepticon Cybertronian:
To: Hawk
CC: Flagg, Storm, Payload, Cutter
From: Greenshirt Counterintelligence 12159
Subject: Base Discovered
Yesterday a secret commintercept I set up in the Nursery caught a high priority encrypted message sent from the Grax Communicati…
Doc - Medical Missions
To: Duke
CC: Lifeline
I'll check on Greathawk before I leave the Pit, unless you can arrange to have some of the cartel's victims brought here. Otherwise, I'd have to travel to Nebulos to discuss things with Arcana, or to the scene of Scalpel's crimes to examine his work. Which would you prefer me to prioritize?
Dr. Carla "Doc" Greer
US Army Medical Corps
Flint: Return
To: Duke
CC: Hawk, Airtight, Ozone, Blowtorch, Charbroil, Ice Cream Soldier, and Blast-Off
Duke,
At your request, I'll turn command of the EDC over to Mayday and return to the Pit. I'll be fun to get the ECO band back together, but for this, it sounds like I may require your Anti-Venom Task Force available as backup if available. In the meantime, Airtight, Ozone, Blowtorch, Charbroil, Ice Cream Soldier, and Blast-Off, prepare to meet with me when I arrive at base. I'll finish my duties here and arrive Earthside by Monday.
Chief Warrant Officer Dashiell "Flint" Faireborn
US Army Emergency Chemical Operations
Base Discovered
From: Grax
To: Zarak
Subject: Base Discovered
Lord Zarak,
Thanks to our mole within Hi-Q's resistance, we have found where Gort and his troops have been hiding, right under our noses. With your permission, I will radio the other troops and prepare an assault on their hidden base at once. Let me know who you would like to lead the strike team, and who should be prioritized in the attack. Our spy says that both Galen and Gort have been spotted there recently, as well as several of their off-world backers.
Your Most Loyal Subject,
Kedosh Grax
Oakwood Thanks Musicians
The Oakwood Recreation Center in Venice, CA posted the following on its social media sites on February 4:
We want to thank "Kim and Company" for providing entertainment for displaced Angelenos during the flooding. We worried they wouldn't be able to get to the center once the water started closing roads in our area, but due to some technical wizardry by our own Jordi, they broadcast via video conference to our shelter.
The kids really enjoyed their renditions of classic Sesame Street songs like Ladybug Picnic, I In The Sky, and Lowercase n.
RE: Request from Lifeline
From: James L. Flagg III, BG
To: Lifeline
CC: Hawk, Low-Light, Kamakura, Lift-Ticket, Armadillo
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 2:22 PM
To: Lifeline, MAJ
Subject: Request from Lifeline
Lifeline,
Mission approved if you bring Low-Light and Kamakura for security. I’m also assigning you Lift-Ticket to pilot the Tomahawk, and Armadillo to drive a Rolling Thunder All-Terrain Recon Vehicle.
Good luck.
James L. Flagg III
US Army Brigadier General
G.I. Joe Chief Strategic Commander
IC INTELLIGENCE REPORT - COBRA - Dec 12, 2023
This will be a wide sweeping Intelligence Report. It is intended For Particular Classification Levels, (All based on Rank. Rumors of some of the information might leak through, but not all of the information would be available, even to people in Intelligence or High Command. If in doubt, get with myself or Cobra Commander to find out what you might know.)
- 1 Australia Base Raided 9/26 (Blackbraes)
- 2 Dire Wraiths
- 3 G.I. Joe Armor
- 4 Off World Threats
- 5 G.I. Joe
We have identified the two captives taken during the raid. The first is Major Steven Blum, US SpecOps Group Leader. The second captive is Staff Sergeant Arnold Matrix, also assigned to US SpecOps. Both are assigned to Project Phoenix, a TOP SECRET Level Project, under the purview of one Colo…
Recurring Dreams
Rung appears in his office. Behind him is a calming hologram of an artist's rendering of Vector Sigma. Those who have seen Vector Sigma will recognize it is wildly idealized and not at all accurate. In his low, soothing voice, Rung reports, "I have noticed a recurring pattern in the dreams of my newly awakened patients, which seem to reflect a common theme of conflict and fear.
Rung continues, "Many of them have reported dreaming of fighting and war or being deserted on a beach and facing monstrous creatures. These dreams suggest that they are experiencing a psychological crisis, in which they are confronted with their own shadow, the dark and repressed aspects of their personality.
"According to Rungian therapy," Rung expounds, "the Shadow …
Hubcap – Intercepted Messages
Hubcap appears on screen in the new chromed red armor he’s adopted since abandoning Elita One’s leadership and joining Grimlock’s Lightning Strike Coalition. He must be still willing to assist the main faction of Autobots, however, because he records this report:
“So, I was visiting Vilnacron Station to, uh, pick up some supplies, and I intercepted the following transmission being beamed to Earth:”
A cutting voice says curtly, “If you want your ship back, I have someone willing to make a deal with you. Leave Autobot City and contact me back at this frequency.”
A frown darkens Hubcap’s deep orange face. “I blocked the signal of course, and did a deep dive into recorded transmissions intercepted by Metroplex. This message was sent from Auto…
Papa-Ratzi - Monsters in Malang?
A white and orange robot stands on an overlook. Behind him is a crooked jumble of brightly painted blue houses, all leaning together as if they'd grown organically instead of being built. The Transformer looks into the camera and says, "Malang, Indonesia. To some, just a stopover on the way to Bromo Volcano. For others, it is a beautiful site offering jaw-dropping waterfalls, a rainbow and blue village, and an enormous tea plantation.
"However," the robot continues ominously, leaning closer to the camera, "in recent nights, something new has come to Malang. A monster that roams the streets, tearing apart locals and tourists alike. While East Java authorities refuse to comment on the stories of terror stalking the streets, this intrep…
Swivel's Private Diary: Oct-09-2023
Just a quick jot. Been a while since I had a nightmare. But this one wasn't the one where I am strapped on a tilted table in the dark with faceless, shadowy people around me doing something vague but terrible. Or the one on the old space ship that's falling apart. This time I was on a deserted island I think. And it was full of plants and stuff. Maybe somewhere on a distant planet? And there was this shadow. Or was it smoke? There might have been a volcano. Was the smoke from the volcano? I don't think so. I have a vague sense I was holding on to something for dear life. Reminds me of when I was holding on to that pillar when the boardrills attacked me. Oh. Yes. I might have been. A tree maybe? And the feeling. Afraid. I w…
Letter to Tommy
2023 October 1
Tomas-go,
I am deeply sorry to hear about Edwin-kun. I hope his recovery is swift.
You were wrong to leave when my husband was killed, even for something as honorable as revenge. It was a time when our family needed you most. However, the past cannot be changed. You have learned from your mistakes, and that is what is important. Failure is the foundation of success.
- Mistakes are lessons,
- Paths to growth and self-discovery,
- Embrace them with grace.
I hope you like it!
I look forward to seeing you in America. I will arrive there soon.
Auntie Sen
Rung: Congratulations
From: Rung Subject: Congratulations
To: Imager
Dear Imager,
I am writing to congratulate you on your recent breakthrough concerning the planet of deathliquid. Your commitment and hard work are paying off, and I am proud of you for taking this crucial step towards healing.
Your willingness to explore both your conscious and unconscious minds has been inspiring. Your courage to confront your fears and anxieties has been remarkable. I have seen you grow and evolve, and I am confident that you will continue to do so.
Your breakthrough is a testament to your strength and resilience. It is a reminder that you can overcome any obstacle that comes your way. I hope that this experience will empower you to continue your journey towards self…
AAR Blackbraes: Priority Report
Subject: AAR Blackbraes: Priority Report
To: Cobra Commander, Baroness.
A group of Cobra operatives including Barghest, Artemis, Metal-Head, Over Kill, Torch,
Interrogator, Zarana and myself went to Blackbraes National Park in Queensland Australia on Tuesday
26 September (local time) to investigate a secluded military base Torch had found in the area.
Security at the site was somewhat lax, as we were able to gain entry without much effort, thanks in
no small part to the contributions of Artemis as overwatch, Metal-Head with artillery, and Zarana's
knowledge of demolitions.
Inside the main building Zarana encountered a soldier now identified as Major Stephen Blum of US Special Operations, who awakened what I believe was the main project of…
Major Bludd's Journal - September 2023
Notes written in Bludd's 'ammo pouch notebook' in the end of September:
(In a sloppy, haphazard hand:)
7 foot green skin "Serpent-OR" "Organic robot"?
Golden Horde
Re-conquer
Point at Liege?
Empty Cyb bodies - robot zombies? Honour the person they were (how to find prior identity?)
Autobots (Crosscut)
What does Liege want? Alex knows sthg abt Arctic in Jan?
Would take it and leave? If doesn't find game over, apocalypse
Flee to space? Station/Vilnacron? Deep underground? Sink deep shaft under Luck?
Gen Abernathy?
Meggan.
Steen?
(Obviously written under more stable circumstances):
If Mindbender does control most/all of the CGs, is it wise to preserve them should the worst come? We should find a way to break their control if possible. Ask Alexander and don'…
Message to the Baroness
Baroness,
It looks excellent to me. I almost feel bad saddling you with Interrogator, but his hatred of Doctor Mindbender was preventing any kind of progress with research and development, and I trust you of all people to keep an eye on him. Delegate responsibilities in Intelligence as you see fit -- I removed you from day-to-day operations because you are too important to be wasting time doing administrative work when I need your keen mind to be free to process all the incoming data and see the overall picture. Despite our past conflicts, you are my most trusted advisor. I expect the best from you, and do not expect to be disappointed.
Cobra Commander
Swivel's Private Diary: Sep-16-2023
Well it's been interesting. Starbolt keeps busy or to himself. I suspect he's been off with Dust Devil on a romp. Or maybe not. But now he's left me a note saying that he's gone to Earth, and the memories were just too painful on Cybertron. I get it. I mean, I almost left Cybertron almost as soon as I got here because it wasn't the Cybertron I remembered. I had spent millennia trying to get back home. Then I was imprisoned for millions of years. I finally made it back, but it wasn't home anymore. Not that I really had a home to begin with. So I get it. It was painful. But I was just so high on the fact that I was free and barely escaped death and people were being kind. People had never been so kind that I could remember. Pro…
IC MESSAGE - Baroness
TO: Cobra Commander
FROM: Baroness
RE: Cobra Intelligence Division
Cobra Commander,
Since the meeting last night, I have been working on an overhaul of the Cobra Intelligence Division (CID). To streamline both Information gathering and communications within the Division, I would like to break the Division down into four Departments. Each Department will be responsible for a certain sphere of influence, at the direction of the overall Division Commander.. Each Department will have a Director, of at least Rank 7, and an Assistant Director of at least Rank 5. The Assistants will be appointed by the Department.
- Department of Earth Intelligence (DEI): Responsible for Analyses of Intelligence about various Factions from Earth. (G.I. Joe, United Sta…
Big Conversation - Spacewarp
Spacewarp ... X
4 groons ago
Hey – anyone I know make it to that command meeting last night? I heard there were some command shake-ups, and there might be some space missions at play – which, of course, I’d be best at leading (sorry, Astrotrain and Blast Off... and I’m not even looking at you, Movor). Is Demon still leading Aerospace? My altmode is FAR superior to their old klunker Kronos, if we’re gonna make any space attacks. Someone give me the info! Foldspace and I stand ready.
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DEMUS DISCOUNT APPLIANCES ... X
Suggested for you * Duodies at 1201
Animals, toys, and more! There's a lovable robot pet fo…
Swivel's Private Diary: Aug-28-2023
Been a while again! Yes, the concert! It went smoothly. It went well. The very crystals are singing even louder than ever. Banshee played to the crystals, and Starlock played to the audience, and everyone was impressed as far as I could tell. Blast Off seemed very pleased with my speech. I worked extra hard to enunciate through the whole thing. Backblast also gave me some tips with the wording beforehand. I did a lot of research for that speech. I read a bunch of speeches and used a lot of common phrases I found in them. I figure if they are really common it's not plagiarizing, is it?
I met some Earthlings. I had to check with ticket sales to get the spelling of their names. Kimber Benton and Sebastian Bludd. I wasn't sure whe…
RE: Personal Response to Lifeline
Ed,
Hello! OMG, I am so busy, but I’m sure it’s even worse for you. We SHOULD go get breakfast! Waffle House works, although I might bring my own syrup. Yes, I will be THAT girl pulling a small bottle of real maple syrup out of her purse. My mom used to send me a bottle from Lamothe’s every year, and it still makes me think of her.
Concealer seems like quite the character, and I can’t quite keep track of her wild drama of the week. But I have heard good things about both her heart and her skills, so I’m willing to involve her in my cross-training program if you recommend her.
And, yeah, a lot of personnel are behind on their annuals, and I don’t want to have to squeeze them all in at the same time like last year! You’re the Major now – …
Doc – Report of Many Things
To: Hawk, Flagg, Duke, Scarlett
CC: General staff and Pit personnel
Sirs and Ma’am,
First – what is Concealer’s current assignment? If she is still preparing to assist us in the field, I'd like to involve her in further cross-training with the Autobots so we can help both humans and Cybertronians in the field. If she’s been studying engineering, that might assist with Bot repairs. Cloudburst said she has a good head for aeronautics. Relatedly, I’d like to study Spike Witwicky’s connection with his robot partner – Concealer might be a boon to that task as well.
I hear Major Lifeline is considering adding Chaplain to his resume. I happened to be trained already as a Chaplain’s assistant, so if he or anyone else needs helpful experience in t…
Wagner Leader Killed for Knowledge of Putin
From The National Enquirer -
< Photo of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group founder >
Sources in Russia have revealed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, former leader of the Wagner Group private miliary company, suddenly rebelled against President Vladimir Putin in June of this year after learning that Putin is being controlled by the aliens known as Quintessons, who in 2013 invaded Earth. Evidence proves that US President Rob Finnegan is controlled or replaced by Quintessons as well. In response to Prigozhin rebellion and knowledge of the aliens’ plans, the Quintessons had Prigozhin killed this week.
< Photoshopped Photo of Vladimir Putin with Quintesson Tentacles >
Finnegan and Putin continue to prepare the Earth for a second Quintesson invasion. Putin’s …
Doc - Response to Lori
Doc appears on screen, in a video that looks like it was recorded in her lab at the Pit. Her hair is tied back in a scarf, she’s wearing her lab coat buttoned up, and light indentations in her face suggest she was recently wearing safety glasses and a mask. She’s wearing no make-up, and her eyes are a little red and baggy, but her smile is wide with excitement. In her unique Georgia-softened Massachusetts accent, Doc happily shrieks, “Oh, my God! Lori!”
Nearly vibrating with excitement, Doc grins. “Lori – no apologies necessary. All is forgiven – you’ve been through a lot – more than most of us – and we don’t blame you for needing a break. Do you need backup – emotional or otherwise? Because if you do, I’ll put in a transfer to Nebul…
Torch To Zartan: Secret US Base
Torch appears in a video that looks like it was recorded on a cell phone. Behind him are thick ironbark woodlands. He squints at the phone and then says at last, "Oi! Zartan! I was hidin’ in the woods from some coppers, and I found sommit interesting, mate." He turns the phone around, and shakily shows a perimeter fence hidden in the forest. He turns the camera around. "Looks like a seppo base, but there are no flags, an’ the security tech is a sight advanced for anythin’ we gots."
Torch frowns, taking a moment to scratch at his scraggly brown beard. "Why would the seppos hide a black site here in Blackbraes of all places? Anyway, I thought I would report in. I’m sendin’ this directly to your account, so ya can share it wit’ the others if ya…
Reports: Ultra Magnus Suffers Defeat
by Martin Austermuhle
Two large Transformers sculptures were placed outside a Georgetown rowhouse in Jan. 2021, and the smaller of the two (Optimus Prime) was eventually swapped out for a bigger version.
“Uhh, thank you so much Ultra Magnus,” said the mildly bemused D.C. bureaucrat, responding to Autobot City Commander.
“Can we get his last name for the record?” asked another city worker.
“I think it’s M-A-G-N-U-S,” responded his attorney.
That almost surreal exchange followed an even more surreal moment in the city’s regulatory history: A sentient robot known for transforming into a CAR CARRIER and battling evil Decepticons spoke at a public hearing on Thursday in defense of a controversial sculpture of Optimus Prime’s likeness outside a Georg…
Chromedome – Eureka!
Chromedome sits in his small, poorly lit underground bunker, his face lit green by the array of seven monitors in front of him. He looks to the side at what must be a small webcam set next to his desk. His blue optics glow feverishly with the energy of someone who hasn’t restarted his systems in days and has been drinking enough Kaff to dangerously overclock his CPU. His movements are expressive and more than a little jerky.
“Starlock!” Chromedome practically yells. “I got it! I think I’ve figured it all out!” He gestures at the screens in front of him which aren’t readable from this angle. “I’ve been taking all the data you guys have been sending me and analyzing it – trying to figure out how the network is hiding, and how it’s access…
Medical Alert: Low-Light
To: MAJ Lifeline
CC: LTG Hawk
I’ve taken the night shift to watch over our troops while they recover from this weekend’s attack, and I have something strange to report. SSG Low-Light used a device given to him by Dr. Psyche-Out to help him sleep after being wounded in the Arctic. Low-Light set the device up, put it on and proceeded to sleep soundly throughout the night. He woke up successfully and normally for medication and vitals checks, but then proceeded to go right back to sleep. On his own. Without any complaint or pushback.
From what I read in this chart, this is not usual behavior for SSG Low-Light, so I wanted to be sure to note the success. Whatever the small sonic device Dr. Psyche-Out gave him does, it seems to be working. I’…
Swivel's Private Diary: Aug-13-2023
I've been so very busy I haven't really written in a while. I don't think I'm cut out for organizing events, but I also don't think I've done a bad job considering my inexperience. Of course, that was with a lot of help. I couldn't have done it alone. So. Quite a while ago New Harmonex got attacked by some thugs trying a protection racket. Of course, Starlock isn't one to back down. So with a little help from her friends they defended New Harmonex, but it still took some damage. I wasn't there for any of it, I was out exploring underground! I'm glad I missed it, but also feel a little bad that there was nothing I could not. Couldn't have done anything if I was, though. So rather than feel useless, I'm going to do something! Rai…
IC Journal: Scarlett - Heading for Ground Zero
OOC: Hand written, likely never to be seen until Shana dies
Where am I now? Somewhere in Pakistan. I can tell you that much. I am hot on the trail of G.Z.(OOC: Ground Zero). I later have a meeting with a recruiter. If things go well, I should be able to find Skeletor (OOC: Skullface). After finding him, bringing him in should be simple. Call for the QRF (OOC: Quick Response Force), take him back home, and grill him for information. If he is the leader, he will be able to answer many questions, however unwillingly. Maybe I should do the interrogation in International waters?
With the situation the way it is, maybe I should write down a few things I want everyone to know. This could be one of the most dangerous missions I have ever …
IC Journal: Scarlett - What a few months
OOC NOTE: As per all of Scarlett's Journals, this is hand written, and kept in a plain notebook. She would never put her thoughts out where they could be found. She would never write them on a Computer, or put them on the Internet.
Hard to believe it has been months since I had time to write anything. When last I wrote, I was almost giddy... What a difference the months make.
I am going to try to note these things in order of occurrence, not in the order I think them up, because I might never get past the first thing, if I did that.... so....
Cobra might have a Nuke! They attacked a train that was potentially carrying one, and one of our Agents was there and reported it was a possibility that Cobra retrieved themselves an older Russian N…
Swivel's Private Diary: Jun-16-2023
So many new people I've met! Well, as a bartender, I am always seeing new faces. But once in a while you start to get used to the regulars, then BAM! There's a bunch more new faces.
So I've met an Autobot named Arcee who wants to investigate the signals causing the sleeping sickness, and though she can't forgive Decepticons, said she'd be willing to work with them to combat the Liege. Ringtone was rude to her. Ringtone can be very sweet, but also very rude. It's strange. She took it pretty well though.
There's been a couple Junkions broadcasting but I haven't caught their names. Maybe Dust Devil will know since he's the Junkion liason.
Then I also met Cerebros who Dust Devil was trying to get to loosen up. But I think it's fine when p…
Swivel's Private Diary: May-25-2023
DATE: May 25 2023
This little bat drone is so cute!
Ahem.
So today I found a datapad in the lost and found. I turned it on to see if a name would pop up, and inside was a poem. I read it and liked it but I won't copy it because I don't know who it belongs to or who wrote it. But then I got talking about poetry on the IRC. And the fellow with the handle AnzacPoet gave me some nice pointers about poetry. Other people did, too. So I decided I'd try and write a poem! But now it's so personal I don't want to share it. So I'm just putting it here. I don't have a title. It's something called a Skeltonic Poem, according to AnzacPoet.
It wasn't what I thought
The consequence I got
I guess it was my lot
That my luck may have not
Been the friend I s…
Swivel's Private Diary: May-17-2023
DATE: May 17 2023
It's been a bit. I sometimes forget I'm keeping one of these. But I have some quiet time and so I'm jotting in a quick entry.
So I have been wanting to join the Explorer's Guild. And there's forms to fill out, of course. And I'd need to prove myself. Another applicant started chatting with me as I was carrying the info away with me. He seemed really nice and excited about exploring too. But he seems to think they only accept so many applicants, so I got the sense he was sizing me up as competition. I don't think he was very impressed with what he saw. So when he suggested I go to the Manganese Mountains and bring back a sample as proof I went there, I figured he was giving me a tip out of pity. But now I wonder if h…
Death of Storm Shadow
To: Hawk
CC: Flagg, Duke
Subj: Storm Shadow
Earlier tonight I was planning to meet up with friends of mine at the Pasadena Convention Center. It was a costume event, so I was late meeting up with them because I was making last minute adjustments to my regalia. Unfortunately, that meant I arrived just in time to witness Snake-Eyes stab Storm Shadow in the back. I wasn’t there for the beginning of the altercation – it looked more like a performance or play fighting before the attack.
I don’t know why Snake-Eyes would do this, although other ninja there that leaped to defend him said that Storm Shadow had disgraced the clan and did not deserve to be its master. I don’t know who these acolytes are – I didn’t recognize any of their voices from S…
Swivel's Private Diary: Apr-30-2023
DATE: April 30 2023
I am really starting to get the hang of speaking well. Emperor Deathsaurus complimented my speech during a wine tasting event, and I managed almost an entire conversation without smushing words together with a Vosian I met in the Rollout.
The wine tasting event was something I thought might attract very classy people. And the people there had expensive tastes, I could tell. But after observing them, I began to realize a lot of them were shady folk. Still, it was nice. Symphony was there. Deathsaurus came briefly, but not for the enerwine. Blast Off didn't make it, or I left before he arrived. That is probably just as well, because I made a few social mistakes.
I'm still unsure what to do with the information I got f…
Swivel's Private Diary: Apr-26-2023
DATE: April 26 2023
I need to think critically and get all of my information together. I should go to the authorities or something! But first I need to get everything together or they might not take me serious. I need to think. And I need to speak with Symphony to clarify a few things.
So there have been these disappearances in around Altihex, especially around Planck's Pleasure Palace. Not a place I could ever afford to be a regular at, let me tell you! Though I did toss a few shanix around and lose it all. That was it for me. I don't have the spark for gambling. So to make up for it I began panhandling to blend in. And at first no one was really standing out to me. There was one nervous mech that I followed for a bit, but he late…