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Posts: 295 (12/21/2008 6:43 AM) |
OCC: only have a bit of time online right now, so quick post to say that I'm still here/interested^^
(Home for the Holidays (internetwise) = dial-up + less online time for me, but still trying to keep up with everything as best as I can!)
~Hope, like Love, never dies.
It may seem to disappear at times, but it’s always
there, ready to be found again.~
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Posts: 4049 (12/25/2008 10:20 PM) Why am I such a misfit?
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Marcus watched with impassive interest at the reactions to the proposed contract. He let on no emotion that displayed any displeasure with those who rejected
the contract, nor particular joy at those who signed it willingly - he seemed more interested in the spectacle in action than anything else.
He turned back to Vector, who gave a nod once the contracts were dealt with, and turned back to the crew. "Now that the formal business is dealt with, you all know the risks involved here," he announced, cutting through the remaining chatter among the forumers and bringing an authoritarian silence back into the room. "We are going to move out. According to the limited radar systems we are bringing up to bear, it is clear that the Frizonians have a strong air force present. That, and the fact that our own Prower Airfield requires too much time to be cleared, means we are going to use a hovercraft vehicle that can travel over snow and ice easily. The Snow Raker is downstairs ready to take us all to the target area; our goal is to travel quickly, but the Snow Raker is equipped for a fight if it comes down to that. Follow me." All the willing forumers followed Marcus the Third down to the elevator, which took them to the base of the HQ Tower in a flash. Outside the lobby doors, parked on the street, was a blue and gray hovercraft big enough to fit the entire group inside, with side-loading entrances and a top hatch that led to the deck. The Snow Raker had two missile launchers mounted on it, as well as a front-facing raygun to one side of the bridge. It felt smooth and sleek and swift. "All aboard! I'll drive, if no one else has experience piloting hovercraft," offered Marcus. OOC: 
The Snow Raker is a hovercraft vehicle that acts as an Armored Personnel Carrier over slick terrain. It is equipped with two missile launchers on top, which can swivel to face approaching enemies. The raygun on the side is a heat ray - forward facing only, but capable of blasting snow and ice obstacles aside and clearing the way, and potentially could be used in combat as well. Each weapon needs to be manned by a separate person. Also, there is a hatchway that lets characters up onto the top of the Raker, allowing them to add their own weapon fire to the fray if necessary. The Snow Raker is comfortably equipped with its own AEGIS device, making it quite comfortable inside. It is armored well enough to stop smallarms weapons, but it only has a limited heat shield that can melt any accumulated ice from freeze rays over time. If it is frozen too much by Frizonian weapons, it will break down and the Raker can be frozen solid. IC: Ultra Sonic, or Redley, had made little progress with the ice shield. He hijacked enemy vehicles, but they too would not let him get through the field without himself being effected. Grabbing a Frizonian and stealing his armor didn't work either - it was as if the field worked automatically to freeze anything within its radius, constantly. The Frizonians weren't affected because they too were actually subzero beings. Shots from his weapon hit the ice shield like a force field, forcing a small part of it to energize enough to prevent his hot weapon from penetrating it. But his blaster alone didn't have the continuous output necessary to overpower the shield. Frizonian freeze rays simply passed through it and had no effect on any of the Frizonian equipment - it was literally absorbed by the Frizonians' armor. Redley was calm, though, as he waited for the Frizonians to calm down after his last incursion against them. Even though they were emotionally dampened creatures, they were still vigilant about intruders. And he was sure that an opportunity would open itself up soon to him.
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(play music track - Scope Eye, from Armored Core Nexus Evolution Soundtrack)
Meanwhile, on a different ice ridge between Sega City and the Mobile Glacier, the mechanized scope-shaped head of a stubby mecha changed its angle and zoom as it scanned the Mobile Glacier from afar. "So these are the buffoons who are trespassing on our territory," said the silky voice of the mecha's pilot as he carefully examined the triangular structures and the flying Frizonian patrols. "I wonder if they're the ones who are behind the cold snap?" Beside him, a pink and white mecha that clearly looked designed after a feminine build tip-toed into place. "Hey, Boss," growled the voice of its pilot over the comm, "So what are we gonna do? Are we gonna attack them?" "Not yet, Kane Sureheart," said the leader as he sat and waited with himself and a gang of other mecha. These mecha were not the best-looking, as most of them were scavenged from spare parts scattered across the desolate Wild Wastelands. But each of them had a scope-shaped head. "But mark my words, it will be soon that we, the Scope Head Gang, will be striking soon. No one intrudes in our territory and gets away with it." OOC: I'm introducing a group of NPCs piloting mecha - everything is better with mecha! 
Life and Story go on. To the reader, I'll see you later.
Website for information on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints www.mormon.org Tergonaut's DA account |
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Posts: 745 (12/26/2008 2:09 AM) |
Jason gnawed absentmindedly on his tongue. Were it not for the magnitude of the problem, he doubted his willingness to participate with some of the others present. He resigned himself to recalling an event almost two years ago in Sony City that felt a bit like this and conceded that all the resources that could be scrapped together would be necessary. Inside the Raker, he stood beside one of the walls with a haphazardly stony expression. It was not that he was trying to appear unfriendly, but his default countenance exuded a degree of contempt. The hedgehog tapped his foot and waited for it to be showtime. |
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Posts: 2618 (12/26/2008 4:46 AM) Dancing Mad |
Gysers face still held a scowl as he picked up Alexia and Saffron, sitting one on each shoulder. Despite being frustraited at the behaviour of some of the
others, he still kept his head enough to not leave the two kids alone with Ultra Shadow. Saffron appeared quite content to let his uncle do all the leg work,
while Alexia has inherited her uncles urge to run on her own two feet.
Leaning in to whisper, Alexia asked "Are you alright Uncle Gyser?" "Yeah... Just frustraited that some of these people are acting like dammed kids..." Catching himself, Gyser added "If you'll excuse the expression." Alexia nodded, and kissed her uncle on the cheek. "Hey, now I want you two to listen to me." Gyser stated, keeping his voice to a volume only the kids could hear. "Now if anything, and I mean anything, goes wrong here, I want you two to get the hell out of there. Understand?" Alexia began to voice a protest, but the fluroscent hedgehog cut her off "I mean it! Whether it's these Frizonians, or 'Unca Shadow'" Gysers voice dripped with pure disdain at that part, "you two are to run, as fast as you can. If I let anything happen to you two, your mother would ressurect herself just to whoop my ass. Now, do I have a promise from both of you?" The kids nodded, knowing full well that their uncle was serious. "Good." Gyser nodded, satisfied his message had gotten through to them. As they entered the Raker, Gyser nodded at Jason, a nod of respect and understanding. He had never personally had much to do with the other hedgehog, but he knew enough about him to show some courtesy. As for pretty much everyone else, Gyser wasn't really sure who he could count on. He at least knew of most of the people, but to trust them? He wouldn't go that far. "Mang... I don't even have Spiner here to have my back..." Gyser thought grimly. "That's never a good sign..." |
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Posts: 1626 (12/26/2008 1:57 PM)
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Mobius's current Inventory:
Monoculors - Night/Thermal/Xray (Strong Sunlight = susceptible weakness) 1 X Shotgun (belt contains 15 rounds, Internal jacket Strap have an extra 15) = 30 Rounds Pistol: 17 Bullets {Loaded into pistol} x 3 spare Clips 2 Grenades ( 1 x Chaff Computer disruption cloud and 1 x Explosive Fragment Grenade ) Thermal Suit {No additional features} Wrist-sized GUI-Dev (General User Interface Device) Can control X-wing so long as distance = no greater than 1 mile or transmission is intercepted/blocked. Anything else: Seize at site. Method of travel: Eagle X-wing <Stealth plane - mostly untested> Features: Light Machine gun with limited ammunition, Cloaking capability, passenger room of 2 people total, solar recharging ability for basic systems, self destruct {Unknown as to it's 'payload'} General Vidlink Communications Relay {Encrypted on various channels} ---------------------- He'd made it to the office - knowing that time was of the essence and thus had very little to waste sitting around doing nothing at all. Mobius wasn't one to let others totally take all the fun, nor was he one to allow some book-nosed Official tell him how to run a mission. Sega City meant too much to him to allow some frozen popsicle clowns run the place like their own personal playground...so now it was war. He sighed quietly, and then sat down behind the desk...opening a drawer next to him and fumbling around a little in it as he looked for something... Finally, a faint 'click' sounded as he located the hidden switch. Within seconds, A faint hum filled the air - he stood up from the seat, and stood aside as he let the desk split down through the middle and seperate in opposite directions, revealing a circular hole beneath. A small lift platform arrived shortly after, and Mobius stood on it...the pressure pad activating and immediately the lift started it's slow descent back down into the hole. Mobius tapped his hat slightly in thought, as he descended - before disappearing from view, and the desk sliding back into it's 'proper' location once again. " So, we have their location...I've gotta keep tabs on the others, establish my own miniature assault distraction to help them get in - then closely follow behind to watch them from behind. Sounds like a fair plan to me... " He muttered quietly, speaking to himself just to get a fair idea as to what he would be doing...and mostly to hear it out loud, at least. The lift stopped in his real self-styled hangar, which contained his own comms and radar equipment, coupled with some other gizmos and suchlike to keep tabs on goings on. He knew that the Admins wouldnt fully approve if they knew about some of what he had down here...but he had a feeling they probably suspected but kept quiet. Heck, they probably realised it worked well enough. He looked over at the email system he had hooked up - something about a SONIC Contract. He mused briefly about opening it, but decided not to waste any time on it right now. If anything, it gave him plausible denial for anything it may contain...and since this was more of a backup solo mission FOR their behalf, he knew they'd probably appreciate somebody NOT on the books being around...when he was at least in a position to reveal his presence to them. For most of the time he was there, however, he knew he had to remain low-profile to all. From what he knew of their mission location, he established it would be pretty cold out there, so he made sure to change into something designed to keep him a little warmer - A thermo-rubber suit that would at least maintain a suitable temperature for him to keep himself from freezing too much to do anything effectively...then putting his jacket and hat back on after, simply because he had a style he liked to maintain. After having packed a relevent amount of goods and items to allow him to carry out what he intended into an ammo satchel, he then turned his attention to the Eagle 'Stealth' X-Wing. Currently It was in an experimental phase - he'd not really needed to use it since the last Group Mission he'd been on and so had spent time tinkering to improve upon it's functionality...but now was launch day and anything that was needed testing was going in for a complete field experiance, first hand. " Baby, we have permission for takeoff... " He quipped with a grin, before opening the ceiling-bay door, which was disguised as part of the unused back-yard of the Office building. Now It was truly time to fly solo...!
Mobius Springheart: Live Life on the wing
Mobius Forum's Ace Legal Eagle in training! E-mail @ Mobius_Springheart@yahoo.com
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Posts: 4063 (01/07/2009 12:46 PM) Why am I such a misfit?
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OOC: More serious stuff, sorry for disappointing those looking forward to direct continuation. But with school started up again, my retirement from being a
moderator for the board, and general disinterest in the Mobius Forum, I feel like I'm only going to be holding this Group Mission back if I continue to run
it. I just rescued this from the second page again, and after this I'm not going to post again in this thread to keep it afloat. I realize the holidays
have impacted many of the RPers, but this is something I'd like to deal with now before we go too much further.
What I'm looking for is someone to take over this Group Mission who feels they have the time and the will to do so. I had a general plot in mind for this adventure, and I'd be willing to share that if desired, but if someone wants to run this in a different direction (taking into account what has already happened of course), then that would be good too. As long as you don't introduce something that totally contradicts ideas established in the MFW (you can get most of the gist of it from True Red's MFW info page), then anyone can run this Group Mission. Marcus the Third is an NPC, as is Vector effectively (unless Vector sees this and wants to join in of course). Modesty will also be an NPC, but I may give permission to run her to Rapidfire due to his character's relationship with Modesty in the MFW. Anyone who wants to run the GM, or if you don't necessarily want to but have questions regarding the GM, then please send me board PMs - I may not be looking at this thread very much in the future, so questions here won't be seen as quickly. EDIT: Okay, putting Rapidfire in charge since he asked first. Thank you for your time everyone.
Life and Story go on. To the reader, I'll see you later.
Website for information on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints www.mormon.org Tergonaut's DA account
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Posts: 755 (01/08/2009 1:16 PM) |
OOC: *walks in to a room full of reporters, surrounded by past legendary roleplayers, and goes on about hope, change, and a stimulus package for the GM*
Right, that's out of the way; let's chat, people. Last month we took a roll-call to see how much interest was still with this GM. I know that people shall come and go with these things, and the holidays have been a bit of disruption to schedules everywhere. Hopefully, we will get back into some rhythm of abnormality once again, and I mean to do everything I can to make this GM as entertaining and fun as possible. I've already taken into account the suggestions made on page 24, but if any of you have any thoughts you wish to share with me on what I can do to enhance the experience for you, don't hesitate to express your opinions. This is applicable at all times; feedback is important. If there are more people who have felt reluctant to jump in, this is an ideal time to join. This whole thing only works because it's all of us together. His rebus dictis, I look forward to providing you with an enjoyable experience in this GM. |
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Posts: 2003 (01/08/2009 2:35 PM) |
OOC:
XD You know the economy is bad when a forum thread needs a stimulus package. It's not so much that I don't have a desire to participate, I often just can't think of anything to add. It's very frustrating.        *avatar courtesy of Matt Moylan's Lilformers site |
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mobius springheart |
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Posts: 1632 (01/08/2009 4:59 PM)
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OOC:
I'd already posted - I simply wait until the next story-enhancing post and relelvent plotpoint comes up...^^;
Mobius Springheart: Live Life on the wing
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Posts: 756 (01/10/2009 2:55 PM) |
The Snow Raker lifted off once the group had embarked. For a long time, dismal silence ruled the interior of the hovercraft, save for the occasional bit of chatter from Alexia or Saffron. The forumers were engaged in their own silent thoughts, anticipating the moment when the action began. Moments such as these were invariably tense; time for introspection always meant time for consideration of every unlikely catastrophe that might conceivably (and inconceivably) happen.
Kayla was having a hushed conversation with the Minicon by her side. After some time, and some elaborate hand gestures to make up for the volume, Kayla crossed over to where Marcus sat.
"'Scuse me, but when we get there, are we all going to jump into this big glacier and wing it from there?"
Marcus shook his head. "That would be inefficient. I will remain in the Snow Raker while the rest of you conduct this operation on the ground."
The forumers all physically reacted in their own way: scowling, turning their heads, rising to their feet, and expressing their discontent.
"The hell are you saying?" snapped Gyser. "You're dumping us in a glacier and telling us to figure the rest of this out? I thought you were supposed to be on our side!"
Marcus remained expressionless. "Oh, but I am. I did say I will be accompanying you as 'tactical advisor'. That does not mean I will be on the ground with you. I will be in the Snow Raker, monitoring your progress."
A brief note of silence was followed with Arikyrenne quietly inquiring, "How?"
"For those of you who signed the contract, you have been uploaded to a secure data network that will allow me to track your physical presence once inside the glacier. Once the mission in complete, naturally, this tracking system will be discontinued. Anyone who forewent signing the contract-those persons will essentially be untraceable by me. Since I will be monitoring the situation and able to see the movement of us warmbloods and the Frizonians, I will be able to inform the contract signers of enemy movement in their area."
Jason shuffled to the back of the Snow Raker, pulled his mobile from his pocket, and hastily phoned Ash. If ever there were a time to know that there is someone of sanity backing me up…
Erstwhile, the Eagle X-Wing was soaring toward the Mobile Glacier. Mobius was pleased, and even slightly surprised, at the smooth handling of the aircraft. All sensors and indicators were stable; a pilot could not ask for much more.
"Looks like they haven't arrived yet. I guess this bird'll just have to wait," he mused to himself. He hesitated when something red appeared on his thermal scanner. Intrigued, he zoomed in on the subject. It was someone calmly perched on the glacier itself.
"Well, I'll be," the eagle chuckled. "That looks like Ultra. What's he doing out here?"
Actually, Redley was waiting. There was a plan curling together in his mind. He sat near the base of the glacier patiently and silently. That was when he heard a voice address him.
"You! Lay down your weapons and surrender, hotblood!"
Redley did not bother to turn around to face his addresser. A Frizonian had just bought him a ticket inside, for better or worse. |
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Posts: 2021 (01/11/2009 12:44 AM) |
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Kayla frowned at Marcus's declaration, while Dead End let out a stream of angry beeps. Not for the first time was she been happy that she was one of the few who could understand the Minicon language. "I agree," she said, "While I'm relieved that I'll be informed about any of those ice monsters, I can't say I'm too pleased with our tactical advisor staying all nice and safe while we're off fighting them on our own." Dead End turned to her and gave her a reassuring beep. She let out a short burst of laughter. "I really don't want to know how it could be worse," she replied, then sighed. 'I hope we all survive this,' she thought. *avatar courtesy of Matt Moylan's Lilformers site |
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Posts: 3664 (01/11/2009 1:55 PM) Got his Adminrights
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[NOT TO INTERRUPT] - I'd just like to point out that this thread should be immune to any SPAocity, unless you guys feel it's okay to
add to it. I'll be deleting any insanity that might seep in here so we can keep this clean.
I play fair. =3 |
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Posts: 1636 (01/11/2009 3:14 PM)
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{ Jin: I think it just needs life of the RP'ing kind - but immunity is definately required, since that's not really what the theme of the GM itself
is...So I'd say we probably all appreciate the idea }}
Mobius Springheart: Live Life on the wing
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Posts: 1422 (01/11/2009 3:47 PM) Tenna prena posteri dire
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Inside the Delta Infiltrator, Ash noticed a flashing indicator on his ship's HUD - an incoming call. He flipped the craft onto auto-pilot - currently a good way up above the glacier - and leaned back inhis seat before answering. "Hey there Jase. What's cooking?" |
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Posts: 757 (01/12/2009 4:53 PM) |
Jason animatedly explained the contract situation to Ash, who initially sat straight up, and then reclined again.
"That's the first I've heard of such a thing," the fox said at length. "All I can tell you is that you probably oughtta buddy up with someone who's signed when you go in." "I felt that you ought to know our predicament," Jason grumbled. "Is Vector really trusting this cretin with all the personality of plywood to oversee an operation of such importance?" Ash exhaled. "As long as I've known him, he hasn't been one for joking around like that." "Fair enough. I don't like this, though. We're in for a rough time of it--I have a feeling. You don't see anything out of the ordinary, do you?" "Besides the giant sheet of ice protruding from the earth? Nope. Hang on..." Ash noticed something moving on the far side of the glacier. They appeared to be large mechs on the move... |
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Sailor Rose Dust |
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Posts: 2177 (03/04/2009 12:57 AM) |
OOC:
I hate to bump, but this thing really needs to get back on the first page. Is it dead or what? |
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Posts: 347 (03/06/2009 1:22 AM) |
OCC: I'm still around, anyway. Just been pretty busy/unsure of what to post @.@;
~Hope, like Love, never dies.
It may seem to disappear at times, but it’s always
there, ready to be found again.~
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Posts: 1450 (03/06/2009 3:34 PM) Tenna prena posteri dire
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"Hang on..." Ash said as he peered more closesly at what his scanners were telling him. "Scratch that. You have company..." he squinted at the screen as the visual scanner he'd focused that way zoomed in. "...ugly company at that. Looks like some mechs with a thing for scopes. Let's hope they don't have rifles to match, unless they're on our side." "Right now, as long as they aren't frigid alien invaders then I'm not really too bothered." Jason sniffed slightly derisively. "After all, currently anyone who isn't of Frizonian descent at the moment is essentially in danger." "Too true, my friend." Ash replied grimly. "Any semblance of a plan down there yet?" |
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Posts: 2185 (03/06/2009 6:08 PM) |
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Kayla and Dead End glanced around at the frozen landscape. The black Minicon beeped when he saw the mechs. "I really hope those aren't Frizonian mechs," she said. The Minicon nodded. "Now for the million dollar question," she said, "What do we do next?" OOC: Are we out on the glacier, or are we still in the ship? I can't really tell.
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Posts: 767 (03/11/2009 12:21 AM) |
OOC: o_O Zounds! I thought interest in this had faltered completely. I apologise for not being more diligent, people.
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