Shadowstrike
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Post by Shadowstrike on Apr 7, 2017 20:46:34 GMT
Over the last twenty seven hours, the squadron of troops assigned to the Kalahari desert had been sending in constant data informing the high command of their expeditions current progress. In large it had been a simple and mostly peaceful mission with status reports largely revolving around milestones on the path towards an anomaly almost two miles under the sands. Since reaching the cause of the anomaly it had been quickly identified as a vault, before soon after attempts to breach it's shielding had been attempted. Afterwards it had been a long slog of all clear signals mixed with little progress until eventually the laser succeeded in penetrating the structure.
Now though after a period of constant all clears and lacklustre status reports everything had changed. The first sign of such had been that two of the assigned vehicons, spark monitors had flatlined suddenly followed by a distress signal highlighting the arrival of Autobots Vating and Wheelspin along with possibly more enemy forces in hiding. This was followed quickly by Shadow-Strike's announcement... the anomaly was a cybertronian city under the sand.
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Graphene
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Post by Graphene on Apr 8, 2017 19:37:55 GMT
Orders coming in from multiple fronts, Annihilator stood by as Vehicons sorted through the messages. Something going on in Moscow, Russia. He wasn't familiar with the place- Earth? He hadn't visited the planet yet. Now, it looked like he was going to join the front-lines there. After convening with the Vehicons over which matter seemed more pressing given the information provided through their given orders, the decision was made to send Annihilator to the desert. Kalahari, the message had indicated. While patiently waiting he readied his weapons, preparing himself for whatever he might find himself encountering on the other side of the bridge.
A Cybertronian city under the sand, he repeated in his mind. It wasn't his job to find out how, or why; only his job to deter whatever enemy forces might be present at the site. Crowd control was usually his job- it's what he's good at. The bridge swirled open at the Vehicons' command, and joined by a trio of them, Annihilator walked through to provide the Decepticons already on-site with backup.
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Post by Lord Death Wish on May 9, 2017 12:38:01 GMT
A GB opened in the Nemesis as Emperor Death Wish walked through. He walked confidently in as the bridge closed behind him. He wondered who, if anybody, had taken command in his absence. He assumed it was probably his SiC Quaketread. Death Wish then walked up to a Vehicon and asked him who was in command. To Death Wish's alarm and amusement the Vehicon uttered the name Backbeat.
Death Wish: Thank you. I will meet up with him shortly.
Death Wish realized now that his return might be met with some resistance...this will be interesting.
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Backbeat
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Post by Backbeat on May 9, 2017 16:41:17 GMT
Security activated...
The screens around the hallway light up. Nevermore appears, tapping away on her datapad.
" Backbeat says your out of the band. You've been fired. "
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Post by Lord Death Wish on May 9, 2017 21:42:11 GMT
Security activated...The screens around the hallway light up. Nevermore appears, tapping away on her datapad. " Backbeat says your out of the band. You've been fired. " Death Wish looks to the screen with a mild amount of surprise. He wasn't exactly shocked Backbeat wanted him gone...not exactly sure why though. "So much for a heroes welcome. I will see myself out then." Death Wish said as he made his way to the GB console, activating the bridge. As he did so he would plant a tiny EMP on the controls as he walked through. "Tell Backbeat we'll be in touch." Death Wish said as he exited the bridge.
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Backbeat
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Post by Backbeat on May 10, 2017 5:08:56 GMT
Security activated...The screens around the hallway light up. Nevermore appears, tapping away on her datapad. " Backbeat says your out of the band. You've been fired. " Death Wish looks to the screen with a mild amount of surprise. He wasn't exactly shocked Backbeat wanted him gone...not exactly sure why though. "So much for a heroes welcome. I will see myself out then." Death Wish said as he made his way to the GB console, activating the bridge. As he did so he would plant a tiny EMP on the controls as he walked through. "Tell Backbeat we'll be in touch." Death Wish said as he exited the bridge. "Goodbye."
The groundbridge opens, but not to where Deathwish intended, opening into an active volcano in Hawaii. "Be smart. Don't return. "
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Post by Lord Death Wish on May 11, 2017 12:03:07 GMT
As Death Wish finished going through the bridge, the bridge would close, a tiny echo of a transforming sound coming through it. After the bridge closed, the tiny EMP would go off on the GB console, frying the console completely, making the GB useless.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2017 21:24:49 GMT
The slow, heavy beats of a mechanical monstrosity pounded through the corridors from the Medbay to the CIC, as Thundertread made his way there. As usual, the neon green optics in his ugly head scanned the corridor ahead of him for targets or obstacles. The towering mech had to hunch over, so that his cannons would not scrape and damage the ceiling of their ship's corridors. It cast him in a decidedly brooding light. Upper mandibles flexed and twitched as he contemplated his current situation; unaware that a visit to the CIC would prove equally fruitless. Through some mishap or another, his arrival pod had gone off trajectory, and the resulting crash-landing severely damaged the massive metal machine. It had taken months and weeks to repair the damage. A smaller Vehicon, laden with some manner of container or another bumped into Thundertread. In response, the Growler, well... Growled at the Vehicon, mandibles flaring aggressively, and one energon blade igniting from his hand. That was all it took to send the Vehicon away in concern for his own life, knowing for certain he had just literally run into the infamous Growler.
At length, he arrived at the control room, plodding in like the surly machine he was. A hand rose and tapped the console, which in turn queried for an identity and initiated a quick scan. "Thundertread, reporting." Deep, metallic, malevolent, came the voice of the tank. The computer accepted his identity, and began checking the list of missions. Thundertread selected the Kalahari Desert, and tapped the command to initiate a Ground Bridge. When nothing happened, he tried again. And again. And again. And again. Finally, the Predator depressed a few more buttons to contact the throne room. "Communications Center. Ground Bridge compromised. Orders."
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Post by Vatimus Prime on May 16, 2017 21:28:26 GMT
On the other end, Gnitav would be heard.
:Don't worry about it right now, we'll get it fixed in time, just watch out for any ambushes. Primarily from a certain Deathwish who is hopefully very angry!:
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2017 5:17:08 GMT
Thundertread's mandibles clicked a few times as he considered. "Sentry. Confirmed. Initiating." And thus, Thundertread's cannons rotated forward, both Energon blades deployed from his hands, the twin-linked Riot cannons rotated forward, and lastly, the Electro-Bolter deployed from within his left shoulder. The walking tank widened his stance slightly, and turned to watch the door. Regardless of the likelihood of Death Wish's return, he was ready to unleash a barrage of pain and suffering upon anything that moved.
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Skybird
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Post by Skybird on May 22, 2017 4:21:04 GMT
/Enter
In an overdue time, yet another form shall approach from the halls beyond. Much less auditorily distracting steps than the growler that had arrived beforehand. Lighter calculated steps at that. The menacing clicks of metallic footing on the floor entice towards a mystic suspense. The cybertronic creature growing nearer is no mere large specimen. Nor are they to be feared any less. Although maybe not as much as those quick to draw lethal arms. This being is far less drastic in the violent tendencies in an assertive and obvious sense. Although that is where the fear comes from.
The creature being described is the mischevious Skybird. A femme seeker that had only just now gotten to the apparent base of operations that may not be in entirely running order by what she has seen. This much staining her expectations of the high command running the place. It only worries her as to what the Decepticons level of aerial control is it. She rather Autobots not try to dictate on her free time. Or anytime for that matter. She was tall, yet only had to bend down some merely so her long wings won't get blocked off by the door frame. Her strides eased, and calm. Her demeanor in a relaxed yet sultry state if anything. Kind of wanting attention only to see if she can get someone to tell her what is even going on around here. And where to be if that is even needed as if lately.
Her red optics pierced any scenery they looked at. Analyzing the area she was in. Her hips tilted to the left, with both of her hand servos placed on them in a rather demanding way. Her wings twitch, then flutter a bit as she scanned the place with a gradual pan across with her head. Looking at the other beings that were in here. Especially the ThunderTread. Noticing his weapons activated, and idle. She wasn't sure what he was expecting to see, which is what prompted her to speak up finally. A strong clear voice. However with a feminine kick that shows her general concern yet in a teasingly commanding manner despite her current ranking. If that makes sense.
"Did I miss some sort of dubious quarrel or do I need to cheerlead the first round? In other words, what is going on, and where do I come in? I got done gathering a heck of a lot of materials from an assigned mission and would like to know that someone is going to pick them up instead of me having to hide them like some pirate. I'm a troublesome saboteur, not a laboring treasure hunter you know." She half-joked. Moving her arms to fold them against her chest plate after she spoke out to the general personnel in the room. Her chassis design is a mix of dangerous and alluring. She has a sleek, proportionate frame despite her thicker lower parts from the waist down. This being due how her armour is set up. That and the jet boosts idled around her lower back, just above her rear. A round head, with a playfully evil face. Her silver, black, and blue color scheme only furthering the wonders behind her sudden presence.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2017 15:39:10 GMT
Once Skybird entered, the Electro Bolter's targeting lasers activated, centering on her neck, just below the chin, and the rest of the arsenal wielded by the monstrous black and grey scale tank stood at the ready. Twin energon blades crackled to ominous effect. "Ground bridge sabotaged. Commander Gnitav ordered sentry against further damage by Death Wish. Identify." Thunderdread's voice came both deep, and cold. Growling like a cement mixer with too much gravel in it. Electric green eyes affixed intently upon the bird, their owner's only intent to carry out orders given by a commander. Obedient, was the Growler, and also eager to make use of long unused weaponry.
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Skybird
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Post by Skybird on May 22, 2017 18:47:45 GMT
She eyed him. Looking on to the growler with an intent of nothing except observation. This one by her stinging eyes looked to be hard-pressed on following orders. Maybe she could gain use of them one day? Although right now she wished not for gunfire to taint her well crafted chassis. She shook her head. Yet smiled at him. A small one at that.
"If it makes you happy. Identification proceeds as asked. I am marked as a Decepticon Seeker. Skybird is my given name. Far from whomever you are assigned to keep a look out for. I don't enough know who Death Wish is I must admit." She said calmly. Then ignoring the danger presented by ThunderTread's awaiting weapons from then on. Instead propping herself up on a terminal console next to the apparently broken ground bridge console, looking down at it for a moment. "Tsk tsk. Thing really go fried eh? Wonder what poor sod will have to come fix it." She mentioned aimlessly. Turning her gaze back to ThunderTread. "So are you supposed to be those big and scary types? Or do you have a soft side I can pick at?" She pondered, while intentionally teasing about his look and attitude just to spite him.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 1:45:00 GMT
Thundertread's targeting lasers disengaged. "Filed; Seeker Skybird. Appreciation." Strangely, he dipped his head politely. "This one is designated; Thundertread." Though he did not track the now identified Skybird with his weapons, he did maintain an alert posture, head rotating to keep the femme in view. There was little else to be gleaned from facial expression and body posture. He was alert and ready to fight. "I do not understand your inquiry, Seeker." Intoned the Tank.
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Post by Vatimus Prime on May 23, 2017 2:58:45 GMT
A couple vehicon engineers walk in and get to work on the Groundbridge. They were working to get it back online ASAP so that Backbeat may return. They pulled out their welding tools and began removing the plating along the equipment, casually pushing aside Skybird.
"We have been ordered to repair the Groundbridge. Move aside!"
The group sounded less than nice, clearly annoyed by their job of having to repair sabotage. Hopefully it wouldn't take too long either, one of these Cons seemed less than nice.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2017 3:46:53 GMT
It was admittedly difficult for Thundertread to restrain himself as the two hapless Vehicon technicians entered. However, the inclination to slag the two technicians was outweighed by his appreciation for their adherence to orders. They were here to do a job, and so was Thundertread. The growling tank stepped aside two paces, gazing upon both SkyBird and the technicians as they began the dispensation of their duties. Vehicons, such simple constructs. Unburdened for the most part by freedom of thought and action. Built only to obey. To fight, and die, in the grand, tireless war machine that was the Decepticon faction. He admired them for their simplicity. Their purity of purpose. And not having to question their orders. But questions, in war, are always as innumerable as spent ammunition. What was truly certain in life? These musings passed through the mind of the tank, the mech's face completely still, and eyes still focused upon the three in front of him. "You were explaining your question, Seeker." Prompted Thundertread.
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Post by Vatimus Prime on May 30, 2017 3:42:39 GMT
After a full reboot of the system and some replaced circuits, the groundbridge lit up again. The Vehicon crew back up and smiled at their work before going to the intercom and responding to Gnitav.
:Groundbridge is back online sir!:
After a moment...
:Ahh, good, go get yourselves a recharge and prepare for more work, this place is a mess.: Thundertread! You're safe to halt your guard duty, proceed to do whatever it is you like to do.:
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2017 5:13:33 GMT
"Confirmed. Orders given to proceed to Kalahari front. Is there still a need?" Queried the tank, while each of it's weapons powered down and went into idle states, and in the case of the Electro Bolter, it folded itself back up and retracted into his torso. While he waited for a reply, he ran a systems check, specifically ensuring his T-Cog was operational, as it had been severely damaged previously.
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Post by Vatimus Prime on May 30, 2017 13:12:26 GMT
:Uhh... No, looka like most of anyone is off the radar now. Looks like we won, just head down ti wherever and blow it the scrap up.:
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Vos
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Post by Vos on May 30, 2017 14:55:15 GMT
the groundbridge opened and Vos stepped in and waited for Pulsewave and Kaon to come through.
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