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Post by Vatimus Prime on Jan 3, 2018 20:06:26 GMT
This was the tower that Shockwave had used to open a space bridge into space to allow the Decepticons to leave. He also performed many experiments here.
Vatimus stood at the top of the tower, overlooking battle lines below. The tower was so high up that it made a very effective Forward Operating Base, hence why he was using it. He crossed his arms and paced back and forth, trying to devise a plan to break the stalmate. He looked up after a few moments to see the Ark flying into Iacon, the now rebuilt city. It functioned quite well actually. He was glad to see it existing now and actually functioning as an actual city. The Ark would bring in much needed reinforcements and much needed energon. With that, he may be able to turn the tide a little.
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Post by Thunder on Jan 5, 2018 7:02:02 GMT
A slimly built figure scaled the side of the tower. He would be using his thrusters built into the bottom of his feet, the back of his calves, and his back, along with his own skill.
The figure was a mystery to the Decepticons, being a described as a black armored figure who stalked through small Decepticon operations and left them covered in corpses. Witnesses thought it was a demon from its glowing eyes and ferocity, its ruthlessness. Therefore it was given a name.
The Black Devil.
That same young mech continued climbing up the side of the tower. Thunder, the young swordsman from another universe. With no way home, he decided to stay and help the Autobots from the shadows as a secret weapon of sorts. He came to the tower to meet with Vatimus. He wasn't the easiest to get into contact with, so he just had to find him.
"Noooo," Thunder mumbled to himself while he climbed, "Don't get his comm frequency, 'too many opportunities for that to go bad with line-tapping and all that.' Pffft, last time I listen to my own overthought advice."
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Post by Methuselah on Jan 5, 2018 15:51:53 GMT
The Elder Demon. An infamous title from years past. The bearer of such title stood on guard, keeping watch over Vatimus. He was not called his title again yet, as he had not yet gotten into any altercations to earn it. A flag on his back, gently waving as he paced, patrolling the room and checking various windows. If something was approaching, he would not miss it. Methuselah turned to Vatimus, and nodded, an indication that the the most recent patrol saw no danger. He began a new one.
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Post by Thunder on Jan 6, 2018 0:07:59 GMT
"Almost there...and this time, I'm making him carry me back down." Thunder mumbled to himself as he got closer to the top of the tower.
He leaped from one ledge to another using his boosters.
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Post by Backbeat on Jan 6, 2018 10:24:01 GMT
On a distant hill, a hooded figure sees the normal dark tower now lit with movement. The figure appears to be a Cybertronian, wrapped in off world fabric. The unknown robot begins his trek to the large spire. He thought to himself how long it had been since he had seen another Cybertronian. The transformer thinks back to the days of his youth, how he had traveled the universe to learn his craft, of the time before the war and his family. The old robot was excited to see living transformers, regardless of faction.
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Post by Vatimus Prime on Jan 6, 2018 18:04:42 GMT
Vatimus was still pacing, so much to think about now that the war had gone full force. He gave a quiet, respectful not to his good friend Methuselah. The old mech made a fantastic adviser, he couldn't quite pin down everything he said yet, but he had grown a bit of an understanding, knowing how to communicate back and forth with some more ease than before. The translator would have been nice, but that guy died. The mech was great company too, always had good advice, and always fun to decipher.
While his time with methuselah had been wonderful... He was rarely fully charged anymore, constantly running on low power so that he can maintain everything. The few rests he got were ones filled with nothing but joy. Though they were just that, few and far between. He just was waiting for the next calm in the fighting to begin so he can recharge a little, then get back to it once more. Along with plans, can't have enough of those.
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Post by Backbeat on Jan 7, 2018 20:42:28 GMT
The hooded figure reaches the main gate. Two Autobot security guards raise their rifles and call for the intruder to halt. The hooded figure raises his hand, and their rifles light aflame. The quickly drop them. And call for reinforcements.
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Post by Thunder on Jan 7, 2018 21:41:31 GMT
"Next time--" Thunder said as he reached top, crawling up and looking to Vatimus, "Install some stairs that I can access please."
The mech would dust himself off.
"Had to do my best Spider-Man impression just to get up here because someone didn't want to just use an encrypted comm link." Thunder ranted at the Autobot leader.
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Post by Vatimus Prime on Jan 8, 2018 2:32:06 GMT
Vatimus looked to Thunder, looking rather exhausted, both of them did actually... He let out a bit of a chuckle, "I don't know what this 'Spider-Man' is, but he certainly sounds better at climbing towers then you." He paced around a moment longer, then said, "Something doesn't feel right... The Cons haven't made any large moves against us yet. We've made a few failed attempts, but they haven't even bothered to try. They're up to something. I want you to find out and and let me know what it is." He held out a little communication device and tossed it over to Thunder, "Now we have an incredibly secure network. This is my first real test of your skill though, so don't fail me. Also, if my intuition is correct and something is happening, do what you can to help please. Not necessary, but helpful."
He then got an alert that something was at the bottom of the tower, "Anyone have a visual?"
A few quick words could be heard from the bottom, something about a hooded figure, "I'm on it." He then turned back to Thunder, "I'll deal with this, help us in whatever way you can with this larger predicament."
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Post by Thunder on Jan 8, 2018 5:20:34 GMT
"You know I have stopped them a few times--" He mumbled before hearing the rest of what he had to say.
Catching the comm device; the mech opened up his audio receptor and installed the device, and allowing it to integrate.
He then nodded when his mission was given, "Got it. I'll do my best." He then raised a finger, as to ask a question, "Oh yeah...is there a way down? I don't feel like finding out again what terminal velocity feels like."
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Post by Methuselah on Jan 8, 2018 13:17:54 GMT
Methuselah watched the hooded figure advance to the tower from the windows, and the second it got to the main gate, he took out a thin, nigh invisible cord and made a lasso, laying it in front of the elevator. He took out chakrams and impaled them into the elevator frame, looping another strand of cord through them, so that it was tightly against the frame. With the ends of the cords in his servos, he stepped back to be far enough away.
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Post by Backbeat on Jan 11, 2018 8:29:22 GMT
The hooded figure stops, noticing one of guards charging at him with a stun baton.
Abara Kadabara.
He turns around, pointing what appears to be a magician's wand at the Autobot guard. Suddenly a bolt of energy flies off it, striking the stun baton and making it appear as though it was a terrifying snake. Stopping the charging guard in his startled tracks.
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Post by Vatimus Prime on Jan 15, 2018 17:47:11 GMT
Vatimus looked at the elevator, "We have a way down... But there's a small war going on down there, it's best that you make your own way down." He walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a thruster pack, ""Use this to get down safely, I like my mechs alive." He held it out for Thunder to take.
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Post by Thunder on Jan 15, 2018 19:27:57 GMT
He took the pack, then looked at his own back kibble, including his sword scabbards.
"Right...thanks." Thunder awkwardly said, "Now where do you think I should start...Kaon's not really close or easy to get into without cloaking tech."
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Post by Backbeat on Jan 15, 2018 23:56:30 GMT
He took the pack, then looked at his own back kibble, including his sword scabbards. "Right...thanks." Thunder awkwardly said, "Now where do you think I should start...Kaon's not really close or easy to get into without cloaking tech." It's here...The phantom appeared, much as he usually does, rising out of the floor. Still only seeming to appear to Thunder. It's a fraction of it... A sliver of it... That hooded fool must have kept it...
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Post by Thunder on Jan 16, 2018 4:45:30 GMT
Thunder looked over to the ghost only he could see, "What's got your panties in a knot?" He asked, though to Vatimus it would appear he was talking to him, or to nobody at all.
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Post by Backbeat on Jan 16, 2018 23:03:37 GMT
The courtyard... It seems there is an intruder with carrying an energy I have not seen in a long time..
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Post by Thunder on Jan 17, 2018 6:58:38 GMT
Thunder peaked over the edge, then glanced over at his ghost companion, "Riiiiiight...." Thunder would start.
He looked back down to see how long it would take to get down.
"Right so we're avoiding that guy and going to stop by Iacon for some toys." He grabbed onto the edge and prepared to jump off, "And ghost, you're going to start helping me. Help me help them, and I'll help you. Sound good?"
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Post by Backbeat on Jan 17, 2018 19:58:19 GMT
The ghost seems to follow him
No... We need the shard he's carrying if you ever want to beat Tarn...
The ghost adds folding his arms
Besides... This should be good practice...
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Post by Thunder on Jan 17, 2018 22:56:48 GMT
Thunder would let out a loud sigh.
"Fine." Thunder groaned, jumping off the tower towards the bottom floor.
He slowed himself down by drawing out his swords and igniting them with blue energy derived from his spark. He stabbed into the walls of the tower, and slowly went downwards. Finally getting low enough that he could kick off the wall, swords in hand, and land behind the mech. Standing up and turning around to face him with a neutral expression on his face.
"Why hello there." Thunder started.
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