Log Title: Solar Flare Space Strife
Characters: Blast Off , Bloody Bones , Deathsaurus , Esmeral , Interrogator , Hotwire , Jetfire , Swish , Starlock , Singularity , Hot Rod , Dust Devil
Location: Near Orbit - Earth
Date: January 1, 2023
TP: Liege Maximo TP
Summary: Solar flares are causing widespread communication blackouts on Earth. A combined group of beings from both Earth and Cybertron work together to defend the planet from unknown assailants suspected to be in liege with Liege Maximo.
As logged by Singularity
Near Orbit - Earth[]
Starting at around 43 miles and extending to 310 miles is the Ionosphere, the layer so called because it consists of ionized particles that help reflect harmful UV radiation. This layer, and expanding outward to the moon, is where most objects orbit the earth. There's no real air to speak of up here, which makes breathing a problem. This is also a travellers first real view of space, or their first view of the Earth.
Looking up you'll see the black tapestry of space, dotted with millions of sparkling stars and distant worlds. Beneath you, the Earth is a peaceful collage of green and blue.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "If I lose my fortress Im gonna be slagged."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "then don't be a stormtrooper!"
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "If you lose the fortress I think we're gonna be slagged."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "so make it count or if it gets bown up, I may take it out on those who didnt protect it."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "noted"
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Yeah.. I like earth and all but we hit a point, I'll cut and run. There's no booty is gettign blown to slag all"
<<Broadband>> Blast Off says, "Well, *I* am here. You may keep your applause for later, when I get that free spa day I've been promised."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "aye, anyone that says retreating is cowardly, get that outta' ya head now, living for another day is a good thing. Means ya' can come back and bite harder."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "Expected, Esmeral. Hopefully it will not come to that."
<<Broadband>> Vilnacron Station in position. Relaying.. uhm.. some information collected from .. yeah.. There's something coming, picking up drive signatures near the moon. Solar ICEM 1's hitting the magentosphere now. Signals getting harder to keep clear but we're tied into The Arcadia and a local web.
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "Thank you! and noted"
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "All hands on deck, we've got confirmed incoming."
<<Broadband>> Swish says, "Acknowledged."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "Oooh boy, here we go."
<<Broadband>> And now, words from our relays, We're seeing daytime aurora events all across both polar regions, spreading outwards.
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> begins to pull in its massive solar sails as weapons systems power up.
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Picking up more detail-static pop- more than 1, breaking apart"
Swish powers all weapons, ready to intercept and engage.
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "We will do what we can if anything makes it down here."
Starlock was out in her ship mode, puttering around the Arcadia as she looked around for what was incoming. She'd eye the solar Sails, but thankfully, that was on /their/ side this time.. still, she could hear her spark in her ears. "<<Ooooh this is gonna suuuuck.>>" Starlock sing-songs as she cringes at the radio transmissions.
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Engaging matter collectors. This'll be a good harvest."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Drop pod avay."
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Happy Hunting Banshee! Kick'em in the weak bits"
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "Kick Aft Girl!"
Deathsaurus is outside the Arcadia, flying circles around it in a lazy cover. He stretches his wing sout "Ahh its good to be back in space. Got some room."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "I respectfully request any unt all data on these bastards. Whoever they are, Trypticon has... unfinished business with them."
<<Broadband>> Now Playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIqdgAWCd-4
There is a ripple of space itself to the sunward side of Earths moon. From it emerges a series of ships, sleek, dark, sporting an ancient Cybertronian emblem.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "be ready. Somethin's comin off the moon."
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> continues to power up weapons batteries slowly unfolding configuration shifting from the sleeker orbital form to the battlestation form.
Blast Off soars through his element, enjoying the distant cold of space. The Comnbaticon keeps his scanners active and streaming information as the enemy ships arrive. "<< Finally, a little target practice...>>" He starts warming up his weapons.
Deathsaurus flies by Blast Off, banking <<Isn't it great to be up here fighting a unknown threat? Its incredible. Do you feel it in your fuel pump? The freedom of space, the preparation for war. Its beautiful. Lets do this.>>
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Interrogator takes control of Sky Serpent - Peklabog. He handles the controls expertly.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Interrogator turns the key, and the ignition turns over.
Starlock transforms into her root-mode, thrusters active on her pedes and hip platting as she glares. If she could be described as anything right now, it was how She was like a chihuahua far too small for this fight, and /furious/ about it.
She'd draw her stave and extend it to its full length. "Right.." she'd mutter. "I admittedly have /no idea/ what mode I need for this right now." She'd knit her brows.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Interrogator activates the vehicle's cloaking device.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog suddenly vanishes with a slight whisper of sound.
With a few acrobatics, Starlock transforms into her Robot Mode
Twinned Transwarp cruises form from a cast-ahead warp gate. They are followed by smaller craft that break away, diving for earth as the two power up.
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "Boogies in coming down below!"
Destron Fortress <Arcadia>'s horn HONKS!
<<Broadband>> Hot Rod says, "Getting real weird magnetosphere stuff down here."
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!! Bring it on junior mint!"
<<Broadband>> Dust Devil says, "Gah the systems are all tickly"
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "Tell me about it. I -itch-.. all.. all over.."
Transwarp cruisers maintain their heading - aiming for Vilnacron Station! While those drop ships continue to the surface. Their shields ripple as the waves of ionization and energy from Sol cross over.
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "I have experienced worse itches. At least I'm mobile and can scratch it."
<<Broadband>> Hot Rod has left this channel.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Veritas maybe you should shut down a bit. You're infected."
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "The hell I am."
<<Broadband>> Dust Devil says, "infected with what? It feels like EMP energy...and they can keep that."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Ja, feeling it too."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "how is it showing groundwise? how much is getting through the Ionsphere?"
<<Broadband>> Hot Rod says, "Kitt, that's your trend."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "Does not look like much yet, thankfully."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "we may be dealing with experienced Cyberformers here. Be ready."
"Ah Shit!" Starlock cringes, before using her thrusters to start skating forward towards the Vilnacron Station. "<< Look alive people! >>" She'd call as she transformed midstep, and let loose a small volly of phasers!
"<< Gotta' lotta nerve coming out here! >>" she'd shout.
With a few acrobatics, Starlock transforms into her Space medical run-about mode!
Deathsaurus makes a display of flying around the ship <<"Hello, Earth attackers. This planet is under my personal protection. Its not too late. Turn around. Run. This is your final warning.">>
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "Affirmative."
>> Starlock strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Phasers <Low>. <<
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Slaggit, Starlock give them a chance to surrender. Parlay first."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "You really think thats gonna happen?"
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Well.. This was going to be a simple collection expidition. However.."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "no but at least we can say we gave them a chance. Ahh there one is."
<<Broadband>> Dust Devil says, "It only tickles. Trust me. If it gets worse, I'll tell ya."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "People of the planet known as Terra, or earth, third orbital body from the yellow star called Sol. You have reached a pinnacle moment where you are offered a.. choice."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "And what is this choice?"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Singularity, I am Deszarus, leader of the Destrons. Ex cyberformer by trade. Ive been in your position trying to take worlds. This one is under my protection. Back Off. This is your final warning.""
Swish stays ready to fire, listening to the channel for response before she fires.
<<Broadband>> Hot Rod says, "You're going to get a choice as well. The choice is to leave here willingly or not have any pieces left to get out of here."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "I know who you are D-336. And you are not positioned to speak for Earth."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "oooooh MO name"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Well. Earth and my giant battle fortress says otherwise."
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Cloaked, Ascension Wing Flies into space and engage the Drop Pods.
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Let my people collect what they have come for, and we will depart without further destrucion. Continue to interfere and we will lay waste to your entire electrical and digital grids as well as global communications and all satillelites."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "The nation of Trucal Abysmia, a Decepticon territory, rejects your offer."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "Somehow I am disinclined to believe you will leave us be just because you got what you came for."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Ok humor us. What are you here for?"
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Lost colony records."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "why?"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Interesting. Hold. What records?"
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "I do not treat with talking weapons."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "I have a question. I am, by now, fairly sure that you, or forces like you, were behind the attack on Trypticon. On my gala."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Why?"
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Ascension Wing flies up from Eath Cloaked. Interrogator orders, "Protect Vilnacron!" He engages the Transwarp Cruisers
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "The weapons are here in case we need them."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "everyone keep the anger under control. If we can negotiate, we can negotiate."
So much pomp and circumstance from this strange fleet, but Blast Off's not afraid. He's confident- totally in his element and expecting this to be a turkey shoot. NO ONE can match HIS prowess up here in space! "<< Bah, let these turboturkeys come, more for the turkey shoot!>> He replies to Starlock, weapons locking on a ship. He's certainly not going to let Starlock be the only one firing when there's a Combaticon in the (space)house! PEW! "<< It's a warning shot.>>"
Sky Serpent - Peklabog targets Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with its weapons.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> The computer beeps. "Target acquired."
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> fires off massive thrusters as matter scoops continue to collect from the solar wave passing across the planet sitting so fragile below. There's a rakish howl of laughter pushed through the shared comm grid here in space formed from the Arcadia and Vilnacron station "Eff that. Protect the station get that trash out of Orbit. The humans didn't invite htem here lets help'em take it out."
>> Blast Off strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with X-Ray-Laser <Medium>. <<
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Looks like Im outvoted. As you can tell my associates are ready for war. Leave our airspace."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "I find it interesting you would rather just come and grab what you want instead of seeking the diplomatic approach."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "What attack on trypticon? As you can see I've only arrived -here-. We do not have to explain ourselves to organics, but I choose to do so out of courtesy for those more advanced species your world hosts from time to time."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "A solar prominence just like the one that heralded your arrival occured just before Trypticon was attacked. I am fairly certain Legio Maximo was behind it. If you serve him, I am sorry to say, there is no hope for peace between yourselvesand my Titan."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Oh? How.. coincidental."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "See it is your attitude that undermines your claims. Had you come to us as equals instead of citing demands we would be more open to talking."
>> Sky Serpent - Peklabog strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Ballistic <Medium>. <<
Hotwire launches himself into the orbit behind the controls of his advanced Mech, which is apparently space capable. The Mech is somehow both massive and sleek -- easily the size of an average Transformer, and almost completely black except for the blue-tinted pilot dome chest, through which Hotwire can be partially seen, and the red Cobra sigil on its left shoulder. Its right arm ends in a massive grabbling cannon, and the left is a huge missile launcher.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Dont ask me I already tried to solve this the non aggressive way. Thats a lot for me."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Hmph. I do not believe in coincidence. Evidence also suggests, but does not prove, that it was Legio Maximo. The engines we recovered, for example, are a refinement of a pattern that went out of favour many hundreds of vorns ago. Engines that, I have no doubt, will prove similar to yours."
<<Broadband>> Reports of internet carriers going offline, banking, news, cell phones begin to trickle across the globe, matching the pulse of that Auroroa, which is bright enough to be seen colouring the skies this time of day.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Evidence has not been proven. Thats why I wanted to try the other way. Ah, well. If we're going to go full attack lets do it. One way or another, I hate fencesitting."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Slag. theyr'e taking out communications. Anyone man the space bridge relays or cybertron's relays. Maybe um we should use a frequency our enemy doesnt have access to."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Oh that? Just a side effect of the storm. It, like everything else, will pass."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "We want what we came for. Further resistence will preclude another.. unanticipated solar eruption."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "You can understand why earth might be a little upset at taking out negotiations. Cant give you what you came for unless you tell us."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "taking out communications rather."
The two cruisers maintain their heading as one seems to draw all the ire of those 'defending'. Scoring the ships plating, the shots from Blast Off and Starlock ripple the shielding and seem to pierce a compartment, blasts of pressurized something erupting as the craft yaws before the other one shifts position to protect.
And the shots that the Ascencion team attempt cause more damage along the dorsal substructure. Still the ships push onwards, the undamaged one's shielding -rippling- to cover the gap in the other ship, the two twisting along their trajectory axis like dancers before opening fire in return.
Weaponsfire from the damaged ship lances out towards Starlock! ballistics powering towards the Autobot while from the undamaged ship, a beam lances outwards, aimed at Blast Off!
>> Singularity strikes Blast Off with Grazer-Beam. <<
>> Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) misses Starlock with Ballistic <Medium>. <<
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Interrogator deactivates the vehicle's cloaking device.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog suddenly appears with a slight whisper of sound.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Interrogator activates the vehicle's cloaking device.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog suddenly vanishes with a slight whisper of sound.
Hotwire's Mech #13706> Hotwire takes control of Hotwire's Mech #13706. It handles the controls expertly.
Starlock holds her fire for a moment as she scans the ship, she starts comparison between the engine emissions from the Ships and forces to those picked up at Ultrix, per Hot Rod's request, but mostly, ensuring everyone's getting the same info as her, and, the stream stays up, no matter what, if things come back up, it will be there for everyone..
Weapon fire registers as coming at her, but she quickly evades with some quick maneuvering... She'd frown, needed to get those shields down... she'd eye the space station though.. a thought coming to mind for when the time was right.
Her Cannon would extend from roof, and with a choom of plasmatic energy, would fire it off at the ship once more!
>> Starlock strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Nova Cannon <Low>. <<
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Again, allow us to collect what we have come for, and there will be no additional violence. You do understand that we ahve little faith that the misformed and misguided degenerates that hail from Cybertron would even negotiate, as bitter and broken by a war they created that they're unable to escape. We.. protct our own. You wouldn't have even had to notice our arrival were it not for allowing that scum onto your planet."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "*I* was engaged in peace at the time of your attack!"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Look I tried that route. I dont think its going to work with them. If I were you, I'd pull back and go after whatever it is you're after later. The insecticon nest is stirred now."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "You will be re-educated as is proper. Then you will understand. Miscreants, lost children that you are."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "You. Attacked. A. Peaceful. Concert."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "Tsk! High and mighty are ya?"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "if you wage war with Earth, we will defend it. I tried all the warnings I can give."
<<Broadband>> Interrogator has joined this channel.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "We'll talk about Uraya when you're attacking Cybertron."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "i di not want war with Earth. I come in.. well. peace. Withdraw and allow my envoys to collect what we are after and there will be no further.. actions taken for this."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "You lie. Your 'peace' is a lie, a sham."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "well taking out their communications gets them kinda irked"
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "If you sought peace, you would not have attacked Trypticon. Your words of peace ring false to me."
<<Broadband>> Interrogator says, "Catch me up. I was having comm trouble"
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "...Bitches be bitchin!"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Im just trying to figure out what she wants an if we can negotiate for it or if we're all going to have to kick each other off the face of the galaxy. Slag, when Im the calm one you know its weird."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "let me collect what we are here for and we will not further cayse damange to yur planet."
<<Broadband>> Interrogator says, "The Planetary Key?"
<<Broadband>> Blast Off says, "Wait, did you just call me- *ME*!- a *degenerate!?! Oh, and a *MISCREANT*? I SAY, stranger, you have made a grave misstep!"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "I dont think you're going to break through our defenses tonight. Tell me what you are after and maybe I can look into getting it off earth."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Yeah Im a total degenerate, Im aware."
Swish maintains holding fire while the speeching is going on, missiles charged and ready to fire, their engines on 'hot' standby for the moment.
<<Broadband>> Blast Off says, "Well, *I* am not, and I'd appreciate it if she didn't lump me in with the likes of YOU. *hufff*"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "See Im trying to solve this "Decepticon to Decepticon" or whatnot. (No attacks from me this round. Unless the arcadia or I am directly attacked I wont retaliate)"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "And whats wrong with being lumped with us?"
(Radio) Singularity transmits, "The sunset will be rather spectacular. Do hurry." to G2-Rook.
<<Broadband>> Blast Off says, "You called yourself a degenerate, agreeing with that-that thing. Not *all* of us are. Many Decepticons have class, have honor! *huffs again*"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Did. You. Just. Question. My Honor. Blast Off?"
<<Broadband>> Esmeral snaps, "Dezsaurus Attention! Focus.
<<Broadband>> Blast Off says, "......"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "He just...questioned my honor Esmeral I cannot let that...very well."
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Ascension Wing continues its assault on the Transwarp Cruisers, but Interrogator focuses his sensors on the one that covered the other one. Inside Pek's cockpit, his playlist is running.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog targets Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with its weapons.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> The computer beeps. "Target acquired."
>> Sky Serpent - Peklabog strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Mini-Missile. <<
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "I'll deal with that later. Singularity. We're not letting you get to earth. Whatever you want is a loss. retreat or I'll personally kick your aft ok?"
<<Broadband>> Hot Rod has left this channel.
(Radio) G2-Rook sends Singularity a radio transmission, 'Encountering unexpectedly fierce resistance. Apparently they're on to our little trick.'
Blast Off moves in as one enemy ship seems to be covering the other, but unfortunately, it gives them an opportunity to get a shot in- especially as he gets distracted by Deathsaurus over the comm talk. OW. The shuttle rolls to the side as ceramic tiles scatter into the void, floating freely, and he grumbles, thrusters grating, and he returns fire- again. "<<No point in all this talk- let's end this before they can really start anything.>>"
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> continues to manuver itself to position itself between those cruises and Vilnacron station. Its weapons batteries are powered up but it is not firing. Yet.
>> Blast Off strikes Singularity with Ionic-Blaster <Medium>. <<
Hotwire rotates in space, using small jets to orient himself until he can see what's going on and who Interrogator is targeting. "Alright!" he mutters to himself. "Let's see what this baby can do!" Giggling, he attempts to target the Transwarp Cruiser, bringing all the Mech's weapons online at once. Closing his eyes, he stabs a random button on the firing panel. "Whoohoo!" he yells, as his mech's left arm fires a small ballistic missile at the cruiser.
Hotwire's Mech #13706 targets Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with its weapons.
Hotwire's Mech #13706> The computer beeps. "Target acquired."
>> Hotwire's Mech #13706 misses Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Ballistic <Medium>. <<
<<Broadband>> Interrogator says, "You haven's answered me, Singularity."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "(Not ignoring you Inty, waiting a bit so rounds catch up with Comms a bit more timewise)"
<<Broadband>> Interrogator says, "*ooc: ok*"
Jetfire has been flying near Starlock for support. He locks his weapons onto Singularity and fires.
>> Jetfire misses Singularity with Laser-Cannon <Medium>. <<
(Radio) Singularity transmits, "I have a signal! *transmits*" to G2-Rook.
(Radio) G2-Rook sends Singularity a radio transmission, 'Heavy fighting! Won't be able to track without some backup!'
Transwarp-Cruisers peel apart from one another as Blast off targets the undamaged one, the shot striking true! The one that Starlock, Hotwire, and The Peklabog struck seems little worse for the wear as it powers on systems again, shielding fluctuating. The second ship shifts itself into a new position just as jetfire's shot sweeps past it silently.
The two ships reposition, shielding overlapping one another once more as.. something.. forms between the two. Weapons batteries begin to generate sickly green emissions, lashes of energy forming between the two ships before rolling outwards. Those with sensitive scanners pick up.. a Gravity Wave!(Area attack, everyone is being targeted
Starlock rolls her eyes at the comms, but smiles, oddly, she'd not have it any other way, chaos of her friends and bots in arms sorting themselves out into their positions... It was nice, Decepticon, bots, humans, working together.. Something that contradicts Singularity's words so hard.. Starlock smiles.
<< If i'm a child! Then i'm a child that's made progress were you never could! >>" She shouts as something different fires from her cannon, a blazing hot ball of plasma energy and ballistic combination! ...Clearly her version of a very small orbital bombardment... Something then catches her attention. "<<Huh?>>"
>> Singularity attacks Starlock, Deathsaurus, Blast Off, Hotwire's Mech #13706, Swish, Destron Fortress <Arcadia>, Sky Serpent - Peklabog, and Jetfire with Gravity-Wave, striking Destron Fortress <Arcadia>, Hotwire's Mech #13706, Sky Serpent - Peklabog, Jetfire, Swish, and Starlock. <<
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "ACK~"
Hotwire's Mech #13706> GAME: Hotwire FAILS a TECHNICAL roll of Very High difficulty.
>> Starlock strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Starbomb <Medium>. <<
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Interrogator is it? We are collecting information on a lost colony of ours. That is all we want."
<<Broadband>> OOC Info: No more contact with Cybertron is available. Digital signals are failing rapidly. The internet is also going down in a sweeping wave across the North, central, and South America as the massive solar storm collides with the earths magnetosphere. It's pretty, but it's definitely not.. normal.
<<Broadband>> Spike says, "Any reason why then you're knocking out all of our essential communications?"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "I tried Spike...no one wants to parlay."
<<Broadband>> Spike says, "now?!"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "well...yeah"
<<Broadband>> Spike says, "now?!"
Deathsaurus circles a bit. He doesnt attack as of yet. Hes making his presence known. He keeps an optic on things but doesnt do anything unless his kinda re targeted.
<<Broadband>> Spike says, "No, I meant for Singularity - if it's just an inquiry, why are you"
<<Broadband>> Spike says, "...throwing our world into chaos?!"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "welcome to my hell, Witwicky. Trying to pull this together."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Whatever you're talking about, I don't know how you think this is me."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "Sometimes stars just.. have eruptions.. Sometimes they explode"
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Because we won't give her something. Something that it would probably be very bad for your world, long-term, to give them."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "sometimes they just match the energy signature of a similar attack on Ultrix."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Uh huh, the other vun has bells on."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "well if I could figure out what it is..."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "sometimes creations need a reminder of why they were built."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "I know why I was built, Singularity. And I defied it."
<<Broadband>> Interrogator says, "Hold. You're saying Humans were engineered?"
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "No humans are a nearly sapient species with an extreme minicry ability. Perhaps you'll join the galactic councils. But perhaps not. (acain ooc pause on comms while scenes go round)"
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "I and mine were never meant to make it out of the Death Zone. where we were airdropped. We were supposed to die 'protecting the cause'. Instead I stole a warworld, gathered those that left and started my own empire. You're not dealing with one of your lackeys, Singularity. You are dealing with the Destrons."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Im not Megatron. and those who follow me and my fortress dont play by his rules."
Swish takes fire, frowning as her systems cut out and back in from the significant damage. She adjusts to firing position when the attack clears, a missile launghing promptly as orientation is re-achieved. "Engagement has occurred. Countering now."
>> Swish strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Missile. <<
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Ascension Wing is not looking good. Those that can't take another hit break away and cloak, putting most of their power to scanning and sensors. Those that can fight continue to do so. Interrogator says to himself, "At least Spike is okay". He leads a run at the heavily damaged Transwarp Cruiser and fires.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog targets Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with its weapons.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> The computer beeps. "Target acquired."
>> Sky Serpent - Peklabog misses Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Missile. <<
Blast Off sees Jetfire- ah, another fellow spacecraft!- and does a barrel roll, just... because. Then the enemy ships create some sort of field- nope, nope, getting outta there now. Blast Off arcs up and evades the gravity-wave with a flick of his wings. "<< Ha, you'll have to do better than *that*! >>" He veers back, taking aim once more at Singularity. "<< Now stop the wishy-washy excuses and *admit* why you're here!>>" PEW!
>> Blast Off misses Singularity with Ballistic <Medium>. <<
<<Broadband>> The night sky as sun sets across the eastern hemisphere is brilliantly lit up with pulses and waves as the Earths magnetosphere interacts with the densest portion of this Coronal ejection from Sol. Blackouts have been reported, but there is.. oddly, a latent charge in the lower voltage wires, allowing some things to remain powered even as the electrical grid is put through rolling brown outs to protect the infrastructure.
Destron Fortress <Arcadia>> Esmeral has but a moment to brace as something -rolls over- the Arcadia. Several of the matter capture 'scoops' are buckled, the remaining ones are quickly pulled into the Arcadias denser plating. "Yeaaah. I don't think that's gonna get any better. Keep up the shielding and comms relays, it's gonna get sparky all up in here! An no open booze! We don't need internal fires right now!"
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> The Arcadia continues to maintain position between Vilnacron station and those two cruisers conserving power to shielding instead of opening fire.. For now.
Hotwire frowns a little more frantically as he controls as the gravity wave hits, not sure just what damaged his Mech suit, but VERY sure he doesn't want it to happen again while he's floating helpless in space. He loads another missile into the right arm of his battle armor, and then aims it at Singularity. "COOBRAAA, or something!" he cries unheard in the vacuum outside Earth's atmosphere, and fires.
Hotwire's Mech #13706 targets Singularity with its weapons.
Hotwire's Mech #13706> The computer beeps. "Target acquired."
>> Hotwire's Mech #13706 misses Singularity with Rocket. <<
(Radio) Singularity transmits, "He will not be pleased if we are not successful here." to G2-Rook.
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "please, Deathsaurus, you're a jumped up drone with delusions. You prattle on and on about honor and feign the niceties all the while underneath that bright exterior is a murderur and cyberformer. One. Last. Chance. To give us the colony records."
Jetfire 's targeting systems get rocked as he absorbs the blast emitted by Singularity. Resorting to 'manual' control, he desperately fires a few missile shots at Singularity
>> Jetfire strikes Singularity with Missiles <Medium>. <<
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Take zat. Earth is for the Decepticons, and failing zat the humans. It is not for you."
<<Broadband>> Starlock panting. "Better person.. then you'll ever be."
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "Earth belongs to the Terrans. You.. will.. not.. win."
<<Broadband>> Bloody Bones says, "You will find there are those amongst the humans not afraid to fight back when threatened."
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "There's a Prime here? Who are -you-?"
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Deathsaurus makes an effort to be more than he was intended to be. Have you never heard of personal growth? Oh he may be uncouth, and he has his own past with Fallen of his own to face. But he is more noble than you, Singularity, will ever be."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "Des, Blast off.... THey have shown more hornor then you.. or megatron, ever will.."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "I dont do that anymore. If I did I'd be right there destroying Earth with you"
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "heh.. Don't ever.. call my friend a /drone/ again."
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "I.. am Veritas Prime. And you.. are a scraplet on the aft of Primus that needs to be removed. Not looking for a fight but I'll be damned if I let minions of -him- get anything from Earth. Consider this planet under my protection, should they wish."
(Radio) Singularity transmits, "There's a prime here?" to G2-Rook.
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "you know what you are, Singularity? You are everything the Decepticon cause fights against. You are a ..."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Functionist."
(Radio) G2-Rook sends Singularity a radio transmission, 'Badly injured. Forced to retreat. Will need medevac when possible. I don't know about an--- *static*'
The less damaged cruiser surges forward, opening the gap between itself and the more damaged ship. Space, which is nominally empty, begins to warp and bend around the craft. The damaged ship veers away, looking like it is angling towards Earth itself while the other one remains behind, powering systems. up.. and up again. A localized message bleeds through the ionization << We will reclaim what is -ours-.. And there is little you can go to stop my Liege. Pray to whatever gods you hold dear that he will overlook your filthy organic species. Or pray that your demise will be swift as we cyberform your planed and eradicate your species like the filth it is! >> For those scanning.. Is that.. a.. black hole?
<<Broadband>> Singularity says, "We will reclaim what is -ours-.. And there is little you can go to stop my Liege. Pray to whatever gods you hold dear that he will overlook your filthy organic species. Or pray that your demise will be swift as we cyberform your planed and eradicate your species like the filth it is!"
>> Singularity attacks Deathsaurus, Blast Off, Hotwire's Mech #13706, Swish, Destron Fortress <Arcadia>, Sky Serpent - Peklabog, and Jetfire with MagnaShatter, striking Hotwire's Mech #13706, Deathsaurus, Jetfire, and Destron Fortress <Arcadia>. <<
Hotwire's Mech #13706 is overcome by injuries, losing consciousness.
Starlock cries out in pain as she's struck, that was a real nasty blow to her, sending her floating a mid space, mostly shut down, a little red light the only indication she's still awake.. despite the giant gaping hole in her fram and shattered windshield, She'd shift into her bot mode as her thrusters the only thing stabilizing her, Once in her bot mode, it was showing the extent of the damage she was down right arm as well, meaning completely blown off, she was losing a lot of her energon as it leaked out into space... Her stave still clutched in her left.
She'd struggle and stow her stave away, before lifting her one remaining arm up. "Fuck...you.." She'd mutter at the Empire's direction, as the defibrillator in the palm of her hand lit up, adn fired off a streak of white light! Forming a crystalin forcefield around Blast off! "<<Avenge me?~>>" She'd wink through the pain with a smile, energon leaking from her mouth.
She'd sends scans of the current ships hull integrity to her allies.. Transwarp, 51 percent, Singularity's ship? 72... She'd jerk seeing Hot wire go down and grunt, slowly making her way to him.
>> Starlock projects a forcefield over Blast Off. <<
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "Your liege, like Megatronus, will be -delt with-."
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Your liege is a coward."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Ahh first energon."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "Singularity. If you want to challenge me. One on one. Do it. I will bring your body back to your PRIME in pieces."
Hotwire's Mech #13706> GAME: Hotwire PASSES an INTELLIGENCE roll of Average difficulty.
With a few acrobatics, Starlock transforms into her Robot Mode
Deathsaurus starts to fly towards Singularity, hunting. "Singularity. If you question my honor my very being. Fight me!" He says trying to distract her. "One on one like a real warrior."
<<Broadband>> Starlock says, "get 'em.. des"
Swish evades another attack, frowning as she's fired upon once more, she fires lasers only this time, bu not at a low setting. She continues evasive patterns as she does, trying to avoid further fire.
>> Swish critically strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Eye-Lasers <High>! <<
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Blah blah blah, my creator didn't love me enough. Shut -up-."
<<Broadband>> Deathsaurus says, "No offense taken Veritas but the rest of you Primes and your /cultists/ can wax my shiny kaiju....well you get the idea"
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> pose orders, "Ascension Wing damaged, grab Hotwire and his MECH and retreat if you can't take another hit! The rest continue scanning!" The rest, with me!"
Interrogator leads the few who can fight still in a surgical strike against the heavily damaged one's gravity generators!
Sky Serpent - Peklabog targets Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with its weapons.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> The computer beeps. "Target acquired."
>> Sky Serpent - Peklabog strikes Transwarp Cruiser (SEC) with Rocket. <<
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "__not ups-... *static* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftFTm7ElIns"
<<Broadband>> 39.6 FM Decepticon Propaganda Network DJ Banshee says, "Deathsaurus! Not the time!"
>> Interrogator succeeds with his generic combat roll on Transwarp Cruiser (SEC). <<
<<Broadband>> Veritas Prime says, "OOC Note: Digital signals are all but -gone- earthside as another wave ripples across the magentosphere."
Blast Off dodges again! (It's how the glass cannon stays alive, ya know). He *ha*s and does a flip in space, even wagging his tailfin-I mean vertical stablizer- once in contented smugness. "<< Tsk, that was just *sorry*...>> (He's going to conveniently forget that he just *missed*, too.) He stops as he spies Starlock, veering a little closer to her. "<< ...You hanging in there, Autobot?>>" Not that he is WORRIED for her or anything, no!!! *ahem*
The Autobot sends him a smile- and a forcefeild. Hm. Blast Off is silent a moment, drifting, then his wings flick again. "<< Very well. I shall show them the true power and might of us *spacecraft*.>>" He turns and goes rocketing off even as Deathsaurus comes in for his own attack, even as space itself seems to start warping around them- oooh that's not good.
A blue light eminates from the shuttle's nosecone as his weapons gear up for his biggest attack. "<< You are cowards and charlatans... how *dare* you try to expunge *my* spotless reputation, you low class turbo-turkeys! I -we- shall show you the true meaning of *shuttle superiority*!!!>>" That blue light builds up before finally channeling out in a massive KABOOM (minus the sound, 'cause space)- right towards Singularity.
Boy, this better hit, huh?
>> Blast Off misses Singularity with Orbital Strike <Medium>. <<
Destron Fortress <Arcadia>> Esmeral shakes her head, watching the space chaos and the fight. The Arcadia shudders as another wave of -something- rumbles through the planet busting vessel. "That's it.. SOmeone send a pod out to pick up damaged... after.. " She flips a panel open over a shiny purple button, grinning like a wicked woman, "FIRE IN THE HOLE! Brace for cannons!"
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> shifts as those weapons emplacements recongigure swirling into combined bores and targeting emitters. As several of them merge and grow the ship itself seems to glow before.. before.. it -begins- to open fire with a half broadside emplacements that are positioned where there could be the possibility of friendly fire not erupting. All targeting the closest transwarp vessel.
Hotwire's Mech #13706 floats in space systems dead. Inside Arzt Hotwire taps controls frantically trying to get it back online before his orbit degrades. He sees the Autobot heading towards him and hopes the Magic Medic Bus is friendly. He hits his radio toggle again and again trying to signal Interrogator but to avail. He watches as cracks in his Mech's canopy slowly spread and multiply. "Scheiße " he mutters to no one who can hear him. Hotwire is surprised then when Ascension Wing swings by and picks him up before his canopy shatters and Hotwire dies a horrible death. He waves thanks to Starlock as he's rescued before she can get to him but etches her altmode into his memory. When his BATs kill all Transformers he'll make sure she doesn't suffer.
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> targets Singularity with its weapons.
>> Destron Fortress <Arcadia> strikes Singularity with Cluster Bombs <Medium>. <<
>> You are struck by Destron Fortress <Arcadia>'s Cluster Bombs <Medium> for 424 damage. <<
Deathsaurus starts to fly towards the downed craft, claws extended "Alright, coming in..." Jetfire is fast. He's daring. He's hyper-intelligent. And, he's also very vulnerable to most any attacks, given his near-constant breakdowns. Including this one - Singularity easily dispatches the air commander with little effort. Jetfire's targeting, navigation, and communications short - and Jetfire becomes an easy target as he's instantly KO'd.
<<Broadband>> Note: The beacon broadcast from Earth's North Pole has stopped.
The lead Transwarp cruiser was moving along and laying near waste as she did so. Until the fortress, sitting there all wuiet like, unleashed total hell upon her. Ripples of plating are blown off, the arch of a wing, half her engine banks.. And in space, you can't hear the scream. Pity. The other ship continues to limp away, even as the Peklabog pinpoint targets its systems. There's ripples along it's plating as more and more systems rupture until.. It breaks apart, a firey twist of debris blowing upwards as it partially dissolves into quantum foam and partially melts from the heat.
Singularity (Transwarp-Cruiser) turns, the ship firing off forward manuvering thrusters, being to tack away, retreating.
>> Singularity retreats from the area, leaving herself open to Swish, and Blast Off. <<
Deathsaurus turns away from the attack, moving to pick up Starlock "Well. I think the Arcadia said what needs to be said. We goin home?" he asks.
Starlock smiles at Blast off. "<Trying.>>" She'd laugh weakly, giving Blast Off a thumbs up as she now drifts, thinking.. what can she do? What should she do? If she takes a shot, it's gonna be her only shot before she goes down, so.. how to make it count.. Lucky, she doesn't need to make that choice, she see's the main Transwarp, blood /explode/ thanks to their combined efforts, she'd let out a strained whoop and howl in victory. "FUCK YEAH!!" She yells, before going into a violent coughing fit as she spits up Energon.
Des could see the full extent of her damage, shoulder and arm blown off, large hole running down from said shoulder to her lower right hip, burned, that gravity warp did a nasty number on her, more so then normal.
Deathsaurus winces as he approaches. "Hold still, Starlock." he scoops her up in a claw "I got ya. We need to get ya patched up. Your friends nearby?"
Swish maneuvers and fleis over towards Starlock now, at the mention of her injuries. She powers down the engines and pulls to a stop once she approaches, transforming.
The not so mighty pteranadon transforms into robot mode, her nose folding down, her wings folding in, and her arms and legs folding out.
GAME: Starlock PASSES an ENDURANCE roll of Above Average difficulty.
Now Blast Off is *glad* that Jetfire didn't seem to notice him because THAT was just embarrassing- both for him and the spacejet. The shuttle just glides along for a moment like nothing happened...which it didn't, did it, and....
Ok, Blast Off is going to go nurse his psychological wounds for a moment now and gather his strength. "<< .... >>" Fortunately (just not for him)- the group's efforts do pay off in the end and he can see the enemy ships taking off... but Singularity is still in range- for him. Should he? .....In many cases, he would, but this time... being called a heathen has ruffled the shuttle's feathers-I mean armor- and he turns away, instead doing the *gentlemechly* thing and moving back towards his team, towards Starlock. Who doesn't look good. "<< Still functional? >>" He watches as Des scoops her up but keeps some distance from the kaiju.
If there were a cloud he could go hide behind in his embarrassment, he would. Sometimes space is a little bit too.... empty.
Swish will look over Starlock once she transforms, and pull out scanning equipment and what tools she has along. "I can do some emergency repairs so she can land at least, anything more will need to be in a location with proper equipment." She starts checking into the damage, to see what she can patch together and maybe make work again.
Sky Serpent - Peklabog> Peklabog swoops towards Earth, with the rest of the Wing still in somewhat fighting shape behind it!
Deathsaurus nods and opens his claw, letting swish take a look "I dont know how to fix her or if its safe to take her to be repaired by my people." He admits "Thanks, Swish is it?"
<< Barely.. >> Starlock chuckles as she lays in Des's claw, thank goodness, little too weightless back there. She manages, to stay awake long enough to properly shut down the stream and archive it, its public though, and anyone could watch it... She was so small in his hand, didn't help she was losing a lot of energon, She would finely pass out from the energon loss and pain.
Her frame was a mess, missing arm, open wound down from where it had been cut off down to her hip, a number of hydraulics, and energon lines had been broken or fried, windshield was shattered. Her systems where shutting down to go into emergency mode to preserve what Energon she had left.
Swish sighs and frowns, doing what she can to atw last seal energon lines that are open and note where they are for replacement later, and tries to jury rig what she can on the other counts. "Looks like you'll need more energon." She adjusts pain receptors if she can access them, as well.
>> Swish finishes the repairs on Starlock. <<
Blast Off finally glides a little closer, though still keeping some distance from Deathsaurus, and lands, transforming, arms crossed and looking off into the distance somewhere. Seems as if communications are still out for now, mostly. The shuttle looks snooty and huffy, so.... as per usual, basically. But he keeps stealing glances back at Starlock. Finally, he can't help but ask Swish, "So... will she be alright?" He shrugs his shoulders. "Just... information-gathering, of course."
The shuttle uprights as the wings and stabilizer fin fall away and the engine cylinders fall forward. The top half of the shuttle breaks apart to reveal Blast Off.
Swish will keep checking over Starlock after repairs are made. "Does that feel any better, or is a run for energon needed?"
Swish frowns just a little. "Either way, I should check on lack of any response from JEtfire recently, so if you're stable and I can refuel or send someone up to refuel..." She floats back a little bit.
She's out cold, but yes, Starlock was going to be fine, more so now she wasn't bleeding out, given she was going to need help back home... If Swish needed, she would find Starlock's supply bag was still around her chassis, so spare triage supplies were there if needed, be it energon or temp wires.
Swish glances to Blast Off. "She'll need further major repairs on the ground." She checks the triage supplies, nodding some and feeding in some energon and replacing the wires where needed as part of her continued work, making sure she's safe. She pats Starlock's hull then. "As soon as I check on Jetfire, I'll either come back up, or more likely ask someone else to come back up, and help her land. Skyfire is far larger than I am, and would likely be far more helpful with that.
Blast Off squints at Swish. "So... you need another shuttle?"
Destron Fortress <Arcadia> pulses a dense repeater signal of 'Come in come in water's fine'.
Swish says, "She needs to be taken directly to a fully stocked repair bay honestly, wherever is closest. I was going to have her moved to Autobot city, unless there is somewhere closer with full facilities." She glances in Jetfire's direction. "I still need to get Jetfire patched before either, though." She moves towards Jetfire then."
Swish says, "What about you? Did you take any damage?""
Deathsaurus pauses "Me? Just a scratch." h e says "Nothing I cant deal with on my own time."
Swish nods at that. "Anyone, really. And understood. I thought I should make certain after the two blasts from the enemy ships."
"No," Blast Off shakes his head, looking at a heat shield, "No, I didn't take even a scratch, heh." He drops his hand down and rolls his optics. "Fiiiine. I can take her somewhere- NOT Autobot City for obvious reasons, but somewhere neutral, and allow you to go take care of Jetfire." He sniffs and crosses his arms. "I expect a reward though."
Swish tilts her head at BO. "I've made sure she was safe so she could wait. But if you wished to drop her off, I would thank you for doing so." She floats towards Jetfire then.
Blast Off still keeps a distance from Deathsaurus, glancing over at Swish. "Well... where to, then?"
Swish says, "If you could set her down outside the City's gun range, someone would be able to bring out equipment to bring her inside, without endangering you. I will radio ahead that you're dropping her off after what happened here."
Jetfire is essentially an abandoned spacecraft now. Floating in space, all systems down.
Swish gets her tools back out to start poking into jetfire's systems and see if she can't get him back online, with the triage supplies she has in storage, and Starlock's remaining supply. "Hmm..." She starts tring to piece things back together and make as many proper repairs as she can, and emergency repairs to essential systems.
>> Swish finishes the repairs on Jetfire. <<
Blast Off nods, "Alright." The shuttle transforms and uses his shuttle arm to help get her inside his cargo bay. "We're off then." As he blasts off, he again informs them, "And I expect a reward~..."
Can't be seen as being too *nice* here, right? Especially to an Autobot!
Swish checks over what repairs she can do, turns pain receptors down, and tries to reactivate. "Is that better, sir?"
Jetfire 's systems glow back to life, and while he's wounded, his systems at least are enough to get him online and mobile. "What...what happened? Starlock, is she OK?!"
Swish nods. "She's damaged, but I stabilized her, and I believe Blast Off took her over towards the Arcadia. They offered repair services to those needing them, and are the closest repair bay."
Swish moves to haul Jetfire that way as well. "Perhaps we should check on her."
"Thank you," Jetfire says gratefully.