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Post by Backbeat on Jul 28, 2017 3:37:16 GMT
A Decepticon personal cruiser:
-Crew of roughly 40 -Designed for speed and maneuverability. -Weapons: 10 energon turrets and a complement of large scale "barrage" missiles -Rooms: Bridge, engine room, various personal quarters, the "theater", the brig, three storage rooms and the armory.
The ship was nearing cybertronian air space... The bridge crew received their instructions. One nodded and instructed to give their commander news. The vehicon runs through the halls, passing room after room until stopping at a large set of doors. The vehicon opens the door into a large room, formerly the ship's fourth store room. There are lines of seats and a large stage two Decepticons sitting in the seats closest to the stage. The larger one, a mech watching with amusement, the other, a femme with bored amusement. The vehicon quietly moving down the isle to the two as a holographic alien sings on stage. The vehicon speaks to the mech...
Sir, orders have arrived. The music stops and the mech turns to look at the vehicon, as if he was about to strangle the vehicon.
' You interrupted the performance... '
He turns to the holographic aliens, who were also irate.
' Apologies Mr. Profundo, Mr. Skandana and dear Ms. Allegra ... My associates have no taste for off world opera. We shall continue the show another time I think. My next visit to Eurythma... I shall expect my usual reserved seats... Box 23, the prefect view of the stage I think. '
The aliens would nod and the hologram would disappear. The mech would sit up as the lights came on. Backbeat walks towards the door, before stopping.
' My dear... Do teach our friend proper musical etiquette... Nothing deadly... But something memorable... '
The femme smiles, not a friendly smile... But one like an animal about to strike it's prey. The doors close and you could hear the vehicon scream as Backbeat walks to the bridge.
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 3, 2017 2:31:58 GMT
Backbeat arrives on the bridge. He gives his troops orders to broadcast a message to all the Decepticons in the area. He nods and sets a course to Kaon. At their current speed they should reach after the Victory.
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 3, 2017 20:21:31 GMT
As they reach the crash site, Backbeat instructs the ship to land and to prepair to assist in the Victory's repair.
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 11, 2017 6:35:50 GMT
A warp gate opens and Backbeat and NeVor step out into an empty hallway. ' Ah.. It's good to be back... Dealing with those morons would ruin anyone's day... No creativity... No style.. ' Backbeat grabs a nearby support pillar and swings himself around to face NeVor. ' And I'm starting to think old Wirey's not cut out for the big show... ' NeVor crosses her arms and gives him a look. " Your thinking of replacing him? "Backbeat gives her a knowing look. ' Hell no... I'm not touching that job... Too much work, not enough fun. But this will be entertaining to watch. Either ' NeVor chuckles darkly, a rare sound from her. " Of course. I look forward to seeing it play out. " The both laugh. Backbeat walks over to the control panel, sending an invitation to meet in the "theater" to Starscream. ( Starscream). Backbeat chuckles as they make their way to the "theater". The door opens and they enter.
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 14, 2017 21:04:17 GMT
NeVor activates her comm unit and radios Soundwave (( Soundwave )) as taps on her datapad to send him clearence codes to open doors on the ship. " Clearance code data sent. Expect your visit soon. "
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Soundwave
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Post by Soundwave on Aug 14, 2017 23:12:53 GMT
Soundwave climbed aboard the ship and made his way towards the communications center without a word. Upon arriving he approached the main console and began making minor changes to suit his purposes.
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 15, 2017 9:03:24 GMT
Soundwave climbed aboard the ship and made his way towards the communications center without a word. Upon arriving he approached the main console and began making minor changes to suit his purposes. NeVor notices the sensor reports and leaves the theater to go check. She walks down the halls and enters the communications room silently. Noting Soundwve having already started work. " Don't think about hiding any bugs in the ship's systems. I'll know. "She grins, much like an animal bearing it's teeth to intimidate prey. She knew Soundwave's reputation for surveillance and was clearly making sure he knew the rules of this ship. While Backbeat had the loyalty of this ship... NeVor had the fear. Something she relished.
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Starscream
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Post by Starscream on Aug 15, 2017 13:25:52 GMT
Starscream was currently rubbing his throat, the Vehicon dared to lay a hand on him, he already had his arm lasers pointed his his spark but he knew as well as any other Decepticon that in this state if he were to pull the trigger it would have most likely followed with his own death too. Clenching his fist in anger he lightly growled before receiving the second invitation from Backbeat in the 'theatre', although the Air Commander once found such delicacies entertaining he did not see this as the time or place to built a place where plays would be conducted, especially in the still war riddled Cybertron. The Faithless Looter would jolt back and forth as Starscream tried to found his barings before making his way to the theatre, his wings clanking and scrapping across the side of the small transport ship his optics narrowing through the cockpit to see Kaon in all its destruction, the streets were littered with pieces of scrap and metal, the buildings all broken and torn apart and in the distance he could see the fortress itself, Darkmount.
The mere sight of the fortress brought back many unpleasant memories, but he keeps telling himself 'he's gone now, he died' but did he? He was only missing, there was no sign of his body to bring any closure to the treacherous Second in command, his left optic twitched to the thought his hand slowly scrapping across the small interior of the Faithless Looter creating a screeching sound that most likely all could hear, until he snapped back to reality, seeing Backbeat disappear into another room. From the sign he knew this would be his chance to prevent any unwanted attention from what the two Decepticons were about to discuss, he follows swiftly, activating the control panel to seal the door shut, preventing anyone from entering.
"So Backbeat, I received your little invitation, what is it you wanted to discuss that was so delicate to prying ears."
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Post by Soundwave on Aug 15, 2017 13:59:21 GMT
Soundwave climbed aboard the ship and made his way towards the communications center without a word. Upon arriving he approached the main console and began making minor changes to suit his purposes. NeVor notices the sensor reports and leaves the theater to go check. She walks down the halls and enters the communications room silently. Noting Soundwve having already started work. " Don't think about hiding any bugs in the ship's systems. I'll know. "She grins, much like an animal bearing it's teeth to intimidate prey. She knew Soundwave's reputation for surveillance and was clearly making sure he knew the rules of this ship. While Backbeat had the loyalty of this ship... NeVor had the fear. Something she relished. This array will be acting as the primary communications hub until a permanent solution can be enacted. It is currently insufficient for that purpose, I am making the necessary modifications."
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 15, 2017 17:25:12 GMT
SoundwaveNeVor nods.She leans against the wall with her arms crossed. She studied the Decepticon communications officer's actions. " True. Have to keep an optic on you. "She adds with a smirk. " You need any help while I'm here? "(( Starscream)) ' Yes... But first... ' Backbeat draws one of the pistols from his side holster. Quickly taking aim and blasting the security camera behind Starscream. He puts the pistol away. ' Soundwave's on the ship... NeVor's got orders to eat him if he tries anything... But I still don't trust him. ' He chuckles as he walks over to Starscream. His friendly voice making it seem like he's catching up with an old friend. ' I want to know everything you can say of our new leader's operations... Strengths, weaknesses, plans... Everything. ' His voice goes serious. ' I know your planning something... I want to know if it worth my time. '
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Starscream
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Post by Starscream on Aug 15, 2017 19:37:22 GMT
The security camera behind him fell to the ground, bursting sparks of electricity from its loose wires falling to the ground as nothing more than a heap of metal, Starscream was seen flinching at the point with the small explosion causing sparks to flicker on him, a confused look on his face. Before he had time to ask of why he almost shot through him, Backbeat was seen mere inches away from his face, towering over the Seeker causing his voice to fade away to silence listening. ' Soundwave's on the ship... NeVor's got orders to eat him if he tries anything... But I still don't trust him. ' He chuckles as he walks over to Starscream. His friendly voice making it seem like he's catching up with an old friend. ' I want to know everything you can say of our new leader's operations... Strengths, weaknesses, plans... Everything. ' His voice goes serious. ' I know your planning something... I want to know if it worth my time. ' Planning? Well he despised the choice made to the Decepticons but did he have a plan to take command? Of course he didn't! He had barely made it to his home without his prime player being destroyed before his eyes plummeting to Kaon, though that impression could not be made from Backbeat, it appeared he too wished to see change in the ranks, but how he could not tell? "Well, for starters I cannot simply do this task as myself, if i were to simply kill Livewire I would not have any supporters to aid me. I need followers to my cause, I can guarantee Skywarp and Thundercracker's loyalty, but that is about it." Starscream wonders round the room stroking his chin with his hand thinknig of a possible way to begin his mutiny against the Decepticon leader but stops himself momentarily looking still puzzled to Backbeat. "But tell me Backbeat...why do -you- want to know what -my- plans are hm?"
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 15, 2017 19:42:37 GMT
The security bot behind him colla[sed to the ground, its spark bursting from its chest falling the the ground as nothing more than a heap of metal, Starscream was seen flitching at the point with the small explosion causing sparks to flicker on him, a confused look on his face. Before he had time to question his intention of killing a Vehicon Backbeat was standing inches away from his face, towering over the Seeker. ' Soundwave's on the ship... NeVor's got orders to eat him if he tries anything... But I still don't trust him. ' He chuckles as he walks over to Starscream. His friendly voice making it seem like he's catching up with an old friend. ' I want to know everything you can say of our new leader's operations... Strengths, weaknesses, plans... Everything. ' His voice goes serious. ' I know your planning something... I want to know if it worth my time. ' Planning? Well he despised the choice made to the Decepticons but did he have a plan to take command? Of course he didn't! He had barely made it to his home without his prime player being destroyed before his eyes plummeting to Kaon, though that impression could not be made from Backbeat, it appeared he too wished to see change in the ranks, but how he could not tell? "Well, for starters i cannot simply do this task as myself, if i were to simply kill Livewire I would not have any supporters to aid me. I need followers to my cause, I can guarantee Skywarp and Thundercracker's loyalty, but that is about it." Starscream wonders round the room stroking his chin with his hand thinknig of a possible way to begin his mutiny against the Decepticon leader but stops himself momentarily looking still puzzled to Backbeat. "But tell me Backbeat...why do -you- want to know what -my- plans are hm?"(( Camera. Not a vehicon. Please edit.))
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 15, 2017 20:40:36 GMT
Backbeat gives him a surprised look. The larger Decepticon's opics narrow in.
' Really...? You want to know why... '
He laughs. A loud, excited laugh. Theatrically spinning with his hands unfurled.
' Because... It amuses me! '
He stops spinning and his tone goes more serious.
' Livewires dull... A no fun buzzkill... My plans need him out of my way for a little while... '
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Post by Soundwave on Aug 16, 2017 15:20:22 GMT
Soundwave NeVor nods.She leans against the wall with her arms crossed. She studied the Decepticon communications officer's actions. " True. Have to keep an optic on you. "She adds with a smirk. " You need any help while I'm here? "
"I have no reason to be hostile towards you. Your aggression is unnecessary." Soundwave commented before returning to his work. "I require wire strippers and soldering equipment. If you have a tool kit, bring it here." He added, turning back to NeVor.
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Post by Shadowstrike on Aug 17, 2017 22:47:57 GMT
Shadow-Strike's arrival on the Faithless Looter was uneventful, the shuttle he'd taken possessed a Decepticon transponder ensuring that he'd not been shot out of the sky the moment he was spotted while security codes shortly after confirmed that he wasn't an Autobot infiltrator, which would have also led to him being shot out of the sky. Instead as his ship reached the hanger bay another code from his contractor, the Decepticon Commander Livewire, forced the Vehicon's currently controlling the bay doors to open them up and meet him on the deck. As such by the time he'd landed the shuttle, a Vehicon squad was already waiting for him in a position to update him about the current conditions on Backbeat's ship.
As he landed, Shadow-Strike didn't take long to exit the cockpit only taking time to ensure it was safely parked though he kept the engine running rather than shutting down the entire shuttle. From there the mech quickly paced towards the side door which opened up with a press of one of the room's control panels, revealing the four vehicons that awaited him as he hopped out. The small distance between the door and the floor was easily adsorbed with force dampers in his pede's as he straightened up to stare at the lead Vehicon. Without pause to give the Vehicon time to speak Shadow-Strike spoke, his voice piercing with the sharp intensity of a direct question that would be answered. "Where is Starscream?" He demanded.
"Air Commander Starscream is currently in the theater room with Backbeat. Do you require our guidance?" The Vehicon offered back as Shadow-Strike began to pace towards the exit of the hanger bay, easily passing the squad before they began to chase after him.
"That won't be necessary. I was already given the schematics, your task is complete... though I would advise you avoid calling Starscream, Air Commander. That role is long past him." Shadow-Strike told the group as they stopped behind him, taking in the information given even as the mercenary began to head towards the theater. Without a single physical motion he activated a comm link on the way there. ::Backbeat, a pleasure as usual. Now to cut things short and not to bore you, I have a contract, since your not currently part of my contract I'm giving you a single chance to back out now. I shall clarify that contract has specified that Starscream dies. Today. It is your decision whether your last hoorah is the show opener or for another time. Regardless I shall expect the path to be clear to my target, if the logical option does not satisfy you perhaps you might find it easier to consider which shall lead to your continued... entertainment.::
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 18, 2017 1:14:34 GMT
(( Shadowstrike)) Backbeat comms Shadowstrike back on a secure channel, while pretending to listen to whatever Starscream said. ' The bore put you up to this didn't he? Sigh... Couldn't give me more time to play with my new puppet. Your pushing his death up on the schedule Shadow... I was gonna have him play decoy for one of my schemes... Was a coin flip between having him fight the Autobot leader while unknowingly carrying a remote proton bomb... Or having him attempt to assassinate our leader with weapons designed to explode in his face if he pulls the trigger... Point is... You'll owe me... Which is short hand for me actually having a job for you. We can talk over dead seeker and tea. ' He adds before ending the call. ' Also... Consider it professional advice... But you know I could just activate the self destruct and warp out of here the next time you threaten me... It's silent too... Had NeVor change some settings... You'd never know how long you have... Hell could have hit it 5 seconds ago... You might just have 4... 3... 2... 1... BOOM! HA HA! I'll see you in the theater... Remember to play along... Wink! '
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Post by Starscream on Aug 18, 2017 15:52:31 GMT
To Backbeat's words Starscream had a look of insult on his face, his optic twitching to be taking such a serious and personal task of the true heir to Megatron's throne so lightly, it almost reminded him of a time where his attempts to became leader was also met with such disregard to anything, Megatron. In his memories he could see it all laid out in front of him, every attempt, every last chance to even accept his place as below his master, for nothing, only more beatings and mockery and humiliation, his body began slightly shaking, his hands visibly clenching into a fist, a look of pure disgust, gritting his metal teeth creating a very unnerving screeching, his black centred optics not averting away from Backbeat, for once in his life he did not fear someone that stood larger than him, he instead felt anger and rage boiling inside him.
"Yo-You think this is...amusing? You think the right to rule the Decepticons and advance our race to its former glory is funny to you?! Moments away from snapping, Backbeat could literally here his metal hands slowly crushing themselves to how hard he was clenching them. "For -thousands- of solar cycles I have been neglected by the hands of Megatron, for -thousands- of solar cycles I submitted to his rein only to still be crushed by his iron fist! For THOUSANDS of solar cycles I had awaited the day Megatron would fall so that finally we could rebuild Cybertron! Instead?! The Decepticons see the amount of times I have been humiliated! They have seen my weaknesses THEY think they can push me around like a mindless slave that they can all just manipulate for their own gain! Use me like a puppet and now you. YOU!" A rectangular gate opens on his wrist, a Neutron blaster quickly reveals itself pushing up to fill the gaps on both arms aiming one to Backbeat before he hesitates, his eyes widen, quickly retracting the weapon stepping back from Backbeat. "Even now you don't listen when I point a weapon at you, I know you are speaking to someone else, and I don't care anymore, Megatron's taint on me will follow me like a plague for the rest of my existence. I believe it is about time I relinquish my desires, and press on to maybe work alongside the 'dull' Livewire as you so kindly put it." He turns his back to Backbeat, looking to leave the theatre a depressed look on his face, his body slouched over, no longer proudly marching but strolling.
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Post by Backbeat on Aug 18, 2017 18:51:31 GMT
(( Starscream )) Backbeat only chuckles as Starscream points the gun. ' This is what I like to see... Decepticons acting like Decepticons. Not like the mindless dolts we have now. Oh yes... I was talking to someone else... But I was listening to you... ' He adds. As Starscream starts to leave. ' You know that's the door your executioner will walk through. Your apparently Shadowstrike's latest target... Congrats. So you have a few options, go back to Livewire's feet and be put down... Or step out of Megatron's shadow... And be theatrical. I'm not going to help or hinder you... Not my place, I just set the domino up.' Backbeat sits down on a nearby chair, kicking his feet up on the table as he leans back in relaxation. ' But we got a few minutes before he arrives. So we can visit. You know we did the Phantom Seeker on that stage... The finale where he disappears was great... We hid a trap door to the service ducts and smoke canisters on the stage for the scene... You know I haven't gotten around to removing them come to think of it. '
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Post by Shadowstrike on Aug 19, 2017 16:39:39 GMT
:I shall take your words into consideration: Shadow-Strike acknowledged before cutting the comm link and proceeding to his target. The journey towards the theater didn't take long after speaking to Backbeat, in fact it was a rather short journey only a few minutes. Though there had been the possibility for the two to do something before his arrival Shadow-Strike considered it unlikely as he came to a stop outside the door and tapped his right shoulder, a moment later a miniature camera drone rose up, it's purpose to record the events rather clear to anyone who could see it.
A few seconds after it had settled in the air behind the mech, the assassin moved forward, his knuckles barely tapping on the door even as a large booming sound filled the area while behind him the air shifted in a hazy heat wave.
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Starscream
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Post by Starscream on Aug 25, 2017 18:08:40 GMT
Starscream did not listen to Backbeat at first, his sensors not bothering to pick up anything other than his own thoughts lost away at all the times he tried to claim the throne only to be thwarted once again, a never ending cycle one he seeks to break he shall be a loyal soldier, he will at least try to see why Livewire was chosen and perhaps he may come to value him as a great leader and not a rival to best in his endless crusade to become the Lord of the Decepticons. That was until a specific word past through his sensors sending shock and anger through him once again.
' You know that's the door your executioner will walk through. Your apparently Shadowstrike's latest target... Congrats. So you have a few options, go back to Livewire's feet and be put down... Or step out of Megatron's shadow... And be theatrical. I'm not going to help or hinder you... Not my place, I just set the domino up.'
Executioner?! Why?! How?! Who?! A spree of panic crossed the Air commander's face cautiously his optics dashed to each open doorway each open crevice trying to ensure that he was not in the cross hairs of some assassin, after a few seconds a panic his body begins shaking the anger returning to his broken mind, if one were to look directly into his optics they would see a ruthless killer who was ready to be unleashed. Qith his head already up for a bounty there was only one option left, eliminate the threat, he -will- take over the throne, he -will- make Cbertron great again, he WILL kill Livewire, the false Lord showing his severed head to all Decepticons to see what happens to those that defy him, but in his imagination of extreme death and destruction, his mind clicked back into gear, something at the back of his mind was not right, how did Backbeat know?
"Wait...how did you kno-" His sensors picked up something,a unknown tap in the void his senses heightened due to the sheet tension of the recent declaration, Starscream spins around to the door both wrist Neutron blasters armed charging up to full power, watching the only entrance and exit to the theatre room, paranoia taking over his mind. He could not risk it, if he could kill the assassin here and now it could give him the opportunity to rally his followers and build his army without much interference but who was this assassin, who did Livewire send to terminate the Seeker...
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