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Post by Riptide on Jan 7, 2015 4:48:22 GMT
Los Angeles, a bustling US city located in the state of California. It is referred to as the Entertainment Capital of the World, boasting 300 museums and good weather. The city itself is 472 square miles, perfect for some heated battles...
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Post by Riptide on Jan 7, 2015 5:15:57 GMT
It was late afternoon and the sun was just starting to set in the city of Los Angeles. People were out in the streets hurrying to either get home or to get somewhere to eat dinner. Street performers littered the streets, an overall happy mood filling the city. A few children looked up in awe as they pointed to the dimming sky. A bright light was moving through the air. The children all made a wish on it before running back to their calling parents. The kids needed to eat and be in bed by 8:00 of course, and they also hadhomework. No time for dilly-dallying. Mothers and fathers carried there kids home, safe and sound. That's exactly how the bright light in the sky felt. Or rather, the person piloting the bright light.
A green humanoid sat in the pilot chair of a burning up vessel. The transport ship had not been designed for entering atmosphere, it was simply meant for travel from space station to space station. However, the crazy mech behind him has insisted that the hull would last. The pilot would have used the pistol he always kept with him on the mech, if the mech hadn't already slaughtered the rest of crew with his bare hands and had promised him his life if he got him to this backwater planet Earth.
The hull is breaking apart to rapidly! Backwards thrusters have already burnt out too!
Maintain course!
We are going to die!
Bite your tongue! Or I'll rip it out myself.
Blackgate smirked as he watched the pilot cringe and go back to focusing on landing them. He didn't inform the fleshling that he didn't intend for them to land safely. The pilot would figure it out eventually. Blackgate silently pulled out one of his axes.
I'm telling you! If we continue on this course we will die! I'm pulling up a little bit!
The pilot desperately tugged on the near unresponsive controls. Blackgate let him, knowing that either way he would survive. He could have easily piloted the ship himself due to his time as a Wrecker dropship pilot. Blackgate just loved the feeling of having others under his command, his power so much that he decided to amuse the pilot with the facade of allowing him his life in exchange for piloting the ship for him.
The ship's alarms whined as it shuddered. A horrible ripping sound was heard as most of the back plating tore off. With it went the remaining thruster control. The pilot dropped his arms in defeat.
We are going to die... we are going to crash into those buildings and die!
Blackgate shrugged, and promptly raised his axe while behind the unaware pilot, and loped off the top of the chair, along with the top of the pilot. The head landed somewhere beside Blackgate, he could have cared less where it hit. He stood and watched the oncoming skyscraper. He spared himself a glance away from it to stare at the humans below his burning ship, their faces petrified in fear. He smirked and grabbed tightly onto the back of the shortened chair.
Molten globs of steel flew from the building and ship as it drove into it. It went through both sides in a moment and punched into another skyscraper, then another, then another before finally slamming into the ground and rolling through a storefront. All that was left of the ship was the floor and the chair, which Blackgate still held onto. He grinned and viewed his work, four buildings nearly decimated and panic spreading through the populus. He grinned and walked out into the road. A large semi-truck swerved, trying to avoid him. He grabbed it by the front grill and lifted the cab up. His optics flashed as they scanned it and his form shifted, parts falling off and morphing. His body was now altered to be able to transform into an exact copy of the truck. He tossed the semi aside and gazed at the new planet he was on. Blackgate truly had arrived.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 7, 2015 15:59:11 GMT
Reports of a meteorite striking several buildings and killing hundreds in its path of destruction, our expert on meteors and astrophysics is here with us Mr Kyle Brady could you please tell us anything about this event and how we didn't pick it up on our radar?
The news report continued on being displayed on a screen within a cab's console, numerous firecrews and NEST military operatives had that section cleared out, Kyle Brady was hired to make up some excuse which these people would believe.
Maximus, whatever that was that's hit Los Angeles wasn't a meteor, we believe its a ship, whats left of it. Our people are picking up pieces all over the city.
Came the voice of a NEST agent.
I know, it was Decepticon origin. I've been tracking its path since it arrived in earth's outer reaches. I fear for who could have been in that ship. I'll scout around the city limits and see if I can find any EM readings. Maximus out.
A black armored rig with a black trailer rolled out of a street opposite the crash site driving through the city as numerous rescue crews and police cars lined the streets, people still in shock about what happened. It was getting dark and still fires were being put out, illuminating the sky and filling it with smoke. Inside the news report was still taking place, a cover up... NEST wanted to keep the Autobots a secret and they had to pull out the stocks to cover their afts.
An EM radar appeared on another screen on Gearchange's dashboard. Beginning his sweep for any readings.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 8, 2015 2:52:21 GMT
An EM blip would appear to the side of Gearchange, and got closer, and closer...
Blackgate grinned in his mind as he sped down the street to the new EM signal. It was most definitely autobot, since to the con's knowledge he was the only decepticon on Earth. There, a semi-truck that was near Blackgate's original crash site.
~Oh, that ship won't be the only thing that crashes here...~
The black semi sped up, rocket boosters from his cybertronian bomber mode flipped out onto the trailer hitch and fired on low speed, speeding him up even more. He was only a few feet away from slamming full force into the side of Gearchange's cab and sending them both crashing into the store the autobot was currently next to.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 8, 2015 2:58:04 GMT
Downtown LA, not much was happening and it was pretty much abandoned, the wrecker didn't see the semi coming from the other way. As the semi slams into his side Gearchange hits the breaks but finds himself inside an old liquor store which had been shut recently.
The wrecker transforms breaking free from the wreckage of the store straightening himself upright as he looked over the other rig.
Identify yourself, who the hell do you think you are?
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Post by Riptide on Jan 8, 2015 3:11:11 GMT
Heh, Gearchange, you old Wrecker. Figured you would have kicked the can long ago considering the typical lifespan of most of my former brethren.
The semi spoke through speakers built into his grill. The truck then began to shift, gears turning and pistons slamming together as arms, legs, and a body formed. The mech's waist and legs twisted around to face forward and out from in between his shoulders rose a head with blood red optics that were already piercing into his opponent. Blackgate, the infamous ex-wrecker, smirked before chuckling with a dark tone.
You were a fool to not join me when I tried to usurp leadership of our brethren from that idiot Magnus. If you had, you could have saved so many of your friends' lives. But no, ever the autobot weren't you?
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 8, 2015 3:20:01 GMT
Blackgate, of all the planets in all the galaxies you had to come to this one. I'm still alive, just.
Gearchange stood only 30ft tall in comparison to Blackgate's 35ft.
You've gotten taller since we've last met huh, you got an upgrade from joining the winning side? yeah I didn't join you when the Magnus kicked your sorry aft out of the wrecker core because you were the one who helped one of my own betray my squad. We lost some good bots back then, one survived from that shuttle and i'm sure I can kick your aft on his behalf if he so wishes.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 8, 2015 3:36:12 GMT
Ultra Magnus was blinded by his utter dedication to upholding every single Primus damned rule! We were getting the job done sure, but at what cost? He never deviated from standard protocol once in the field, and due to that we lost bots Gear. And so, I had enough of it. But when I tried to save all of you, you turned against me! And so, I made sure to get my revenge in. Oh, yes, revenge was so, so sweet. How did it feel to be betrayed from within, by one of your own squad mates? What was his name again... oh yes, Wedge, heh what a pitiful mech.
Blackgate grinned and pulled the dual axes off of his back. He hefted both of them and laughed.
Oh yes, the cons were good to me. Gave me upgrades, even though I was always better than you. I became a Fleet Commander you know? Burned many autobot colonies during my tenure in space. If it wasn't for that blasted bounty hunter and his crew, my battle fleet would currently be decimating this dirt ball. However, I have always preferred having my enemies energon staining my hands rather than watching them burn from above. So much more satisfactory.
A battlemask slammed into place on his faceplate as he crouched a little, his feet spreading apart.
Now, let's hurry this up. I have a lot more important autobots to kill than you.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 8, 2015 3:45:58 GMT
Lifting his trailer upright the mech kicks it. The trailer begins to split and form a power armor around his body, it had been a while since he'd used the City Commander and now was one of the best times to use it against someone whom he'd considered a friend once.
Y'think you can keep up with me Blackgate? You remember I was one of Megatron's prisoner's turned gladiators in the Pits of Kaon before becoming a wrecker.
A battlehelm forms over Gearchange's head, his optics covered by orange lenses, a mask forms over his intake.
Lets see how much you truly remember from wrecking 101.
With that two Gauss bolters eject from his leg holsters immediately flipping into their chainblade state, gripping onto the triggers, the blade begins to rev up to 1000RPM.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 8, 2015 3:58:51 GMT
((Can't make a full post yet, give me about fifteen more minutes.))
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 8, 2015 4:00:37 GMT
(kk, its like 4am here so the last post will be after yours)
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Post by Riptide on Jan 8, 2015 4:24:39 GMT
Oh, I can assure you that my old skills have not left me. In fact, I would even say they are better than before.
The mech grinned again underneath his battlemask as his red optics glinted. He then leapt forward, his right axe slashing through the air in a downward arc towards Gearchange's collar. He was hoping to lodge it in there so he could then use it to throw the Wrecker out of the store and back into the streets. More room to maneuver out there.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 8, 2015 4:28:30 GMT
Pulling a chainblade up to intercept Blackgate's axe he twists and throws the blade down, taking a few steps back out into the open where he would then give the chainblades a little rev, his optics glaring orange through their lenses.
Show me then Blackgate, because this tin can before you isn't going to go down without a good fight.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 8, 2015 4:43:58 GMT
Blackgate smirked and picked up his axe. He twirled it once and looked at Gearchange, an almost bored look in his optics.
Come now Gearchange, basic moves? On me? I feel offended! Heheheh...
The rocket boosters once again flipped outwards and appearing on the backs of his legs. A panel slid apart on his right shoulder, and a compressed rectangular prism slid up. Then it started to extend, turning into a full on rail gun. It hummed as it charged electricity, the metal projectile inside it getting ready to fire. A handle flipped down and a scope slid out from the side. He peered through it and lined up a shot, though it would be hard to miss at such a close range anyways. He gripped the handle to steady himself and smirked as he activated the internal trigger.
BOOM
The metal rod fired out and flew towards Gear's mid-section. Blackgate hoped to punch a hole in the armor that he could exploit later. The smoking gun folded back up and slid back into his shoulder. The sound of internal gears whirring could be heard as the gun began reloading.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 8, 2015 14:53:58 GMT
The computer display in one of Gearchange's lenses was displaying damage to the armor. That section was vulnerable now. Gearchange flips the two chainblades back up to reveal his two Gauss bolters underneath. Unleashing several volleys of rocket powered shells which flew directly towards Blackgate.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 9, 2015 4:04:10 GMT
Blackgate rolled out of the building, a few rockets flying past him. He kneeled and managed to smack away one of the rockets but was hit in the chest by another. He skidded back from the blow and looked down to check the damage. His chestplate had held up and currently no energon was leaking out, however he knew another rocket could quickly change that. His right arm shifted and morphed into an Electro Bolter. Blackgate's deadly accuracy with the weapon had been well known within the ranks of the wreckers. He aimed at the hole he had punched in Gearchange's suit and fired a javelin at it. The mech was hoping for the projectile to puncture one of Gear's fuel lines and weaken the mech.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 9, 2015 4:17:04 GMT
Gearchange changes his stance his right bolter close to his chest, with deadly accuracy he sends one of the bolter rounds flying in to intercept the electro bolter attack, the explosive inside fizzled and burst out from its brass container, filling the middle of their battlefield with a small orange explosion.
Gearchange flicks the bolter and lets it reload.
You're not the only sharpest shooter in town 'Gate, Squadron X had some of the best talent in the wrecker core and we were happy with our supply line sabotages.
Gearchange eyes down his opponent.
But you wanted to be the leader didn't you. Things didn't go your way you'd sit there and sulk instead of sucking it up like a true wrecker. You could have taken your complaints to the Magnus himself and he would have gladly settled it. When he left for the battle of Thunderclaw Pass you tried to take control and when things went south you lost it, Stormed out of the barracks.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 9, 2015 4:29:49 GMT
Ultra Magnus was set in his ways, you really think he would have changed anything? Ha, and yes, I did want power. Because I could have done a helluva better job than he did.
Blackgate snarled as his electro bolter changed back into his arm. He grinned and began to walk forward, both axes in his servos. He grinned and slammed them together with great force, the windows on cars around him shattering. The blades fused and the handle extended. Soon, they formed a large double-bladed battle-axe. He quickened his pace to a run as the thrusters flipped out onto his leg and fired, propelling him forward and into the air. He went over Gearchange's head and landed behind the bot. He twisted around and swung the blade in a cross-cut at Gear's side. If the blow landed, it would more than likely go through the armor and into Gear a little.
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Post by Gearchange on Jan 9, 2015 4:36:35 GMT
Gearchange felt Blackgate's axe cut into his armor forming a deep cut which pierced his power-suit's armor, then a stinging feeling as his frame had a 1cm cut across his side. in retalliation Gearchange swings his left elbow backwards and turns to face Blackbate. He too had a battle axe which formed from his chainblades, a powerful two handed weapon with a deadly chainsaw like blade.
I don't see a betrayer leading anyone Blackgate... you set up Wedge and killed your own friends that day.
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Post by Riptide on Jan 9, 2015 4:47:23 GMT
He pulled his axe out but was immediately knocked back a little by the elbow Gear had swung. He shook his head to clear the shock and growled.
I knew I'd never be allowed back in the autobots, so I decided to get revenge. Wedge was so pathetically easy to manipulate. How many squads were killed that day? Two was it? Let's see, that's maybe twelve or so mechs and feemes eh? That little diddy earned me my first promotion in the Decepticon Ranks.
He charged forward, swinging his blade downwards. He knew that Gearchange would probably intercept and block his attack, but that wasn't the real reason Blackgate had charged. A panel on his shin opened, and out fell a small metal box. It was propelled forward by Blackgate's leg movement and went in between Gear's legs and landed a little behind him. Blackgate was betting on Gear being too distracted by his onslaught that he wouldn't notice the box.
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