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Post by Skyspray (Aquahaze) on Mar 29, 2018 18:11:03 GMT
Once upon a time, the gap between Petrex and the Rust Sea had been large enough to hold multiple settlements which had been built during the Age of Origins and survived the Quintesson threat of the Age of Wrath. Their grand structures and stunning views adding to the sight many viewed from the higher towers of Petrex's outer wall which even then had been designed to defend against invaders as a result of its creation during the waring times of the Age of Evolution. Before it found little use, except as a viewing platform for those who wished to stand in awe looking across the sprawling world below and the cities their kind had forged.
Now though, there is little to appreciate of the once inspiring view as massive Rust clouds drift only a few hundred meters from the city at the best of times. Their sprawling forms concealing the tragic losses of their race as against the force of the Rust Sea the once resistant settlements had long fell, consumed to the last as the ravenous sea grew spelling ruin for all caught in its territory. Which even now, halted after the revival of Cybertron, took over massive expanses of the world including the aforementioned ruins.
Many of which make up the noteworthy outskirts of Petrex, with even a few appearing deceptively safe, if not for the corroded alloys that cover every surface and have left more than one building perilously close to collapsing under even the lightest of force. A scenario that has clearly occurred more than once as many of the areas are littered with the debris of catastrophic crashes from fallen Skyscrapers. Their shattered forms, in turn, creating suprisingly stable cover for those who have adapted to the environment with a system of caverns and caves underground. Many of which have since been modified by Insection forces in preparation for an assault from below.
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Post by ailnoth on Apr 26, 2018 21:55:47 GMT
After weeks of preparation, the Decepticons journey across the Rust Sea had been uneventful as thousands of troops and equipment was transported across the Sea in a manoeuvre that had taken just under a week due to the dangerous conditions of the Sea. Which had sadly claimed more than one careless mech, either from exposure to storms that could corrode frames within minutes and wild winds that could shred through armour in seconds, or the few areas that had buckled quickly under the weight of a moving army. Now though the Decepticon's march across the Rust Spot was finished, and all that remained was to capture the city of Petrex so more of their faction could arrive through the Expressway. A task that they were already preparing for only hours after arriving in one of the deserted cities on the outskirts of Petrex, hidden within the storm.
Once known as Tetraion, the city was clearly uninhabitable with eons of rust having left a mark just as strong as any battlefield would have. Despite that however, the city was large and although not to the same scale as the city-state they intended to strike in it's prime the settlement would have been inhabited by hundreds of thousands of Cybertronians. A massive number even now as just under fifteen thousand, Decepticon troops had been requisitioned for this operation which could shape the eventual reality of the war.
Perhaps then considering the importance of the operation it would be surprising that the Decepticon Commander, Ailnoth was not part of the forces currently stationed with Tetraion. Instead, the mech had remained in Altihex with the intended invasion force, untouched by the draining journey which a significantly larger force would have suffered greatly from. As a result instead, the operation had been entrusted to more than a dozen members of Decepticon High Command, each of them a talented operative with much to gain from success on the field today.
Including the mech, Barrage who currently stood within the war room of the hastily erected forward operating base. The glow of a holo-emitter reflecting of his frame and the golden prosthetics that were his right arms and both legs as well as a troubling amount of his neck. All the while hiding the glow of his purple optics as he stared across at Ailnoth's form.
"What is your report, Barrage?"
"The expedition was nothing we couldn't handle. Only the weakest perished, they would have been useless for the conflict ahead."
"How many?" The Warlord asked, his voice possessing neither displeasure or approval with the statement as his expressionless mask stared down at the other Decepticon.
"Forty mechs, insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Their strength was only a number."
"As you say. How soon shall our troops be ready to begin the assault."
"Any moment now. Our artillery is ready, now we only require the first wave to move into position and the operation will proceed and we can crush their insignificant defences."
"Excellent. Keep me updated. Ailnoth, out." With that the holo-emitter deactivated leaving Barrage to stare around the war room.
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Post by Backbeat on Apr 27, 2018 17:29:57 GMT
Outside, a drop ship lands and vehicons start unpacking and assembling the holo-cannon Backbeat had promised. Backbeat steps out of the ship. He chuckles to himself. NeVor follows him out, tossing a knife up and down.
' You ready? '
" I've got just the spell for this job. "
' Just make it flashy... And dangerous. '
They watch the vehicons work, waiting for the rest of first wave.
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Post by Nightlock on Apr 27, 2018 17:37:12 GMT
Nightlock turned to look at the Vechion who had dropped his large medical equipment on the ground, if he was not partly lobotomized he was sure he would have yelled at the con but in his current state the act was beyond him. as the reverend to the current task of disassembling his equipment to make it portable. Being on the infiltration team made it seem as if he was given the least comment helpers that the deception army had.
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Post by Tarnation on Apr 28, 2018 16:00:39 GMT
Behind the large gathering of troops, the dark mech was strolling, the rust not bothering him. He was used to working under harsh conditions, this was not too bad compared to a lot of that. He was a bit restless though, not having hunted anything in a while. He felt the urge to just cut down a vehicon next to him, but he had enough self-control not to. It was not the decepticon way, and thusly he would not do it. He knew that soon, soon his needs would be satisfied by other means. They would take this city, or wipe it off the face of Cybertron. Though to him, it didn't matter. What mattered was that the decepticon code was followed, no matter the outcome of the battle.
He slowly entered the war room, taking a look at the others inside. There was their leader, Ailnoth, and a small one, probably a scout. From his records, this would be Barrage. Ailnoth disappeared, apparently he had only been a hologram, and that left him alone with the scout. How lovely. Tarn went further in, looking around. Rather empty, but then again it was under construction. "Anything to report? New orders from Ailnoth?" He asked calmly, studying the other mech behind his mask. He wasn't hostile, there was no need to be. Barrage had doen nothing wrong or anything that could be interpreted as an action against the cause. He was a good decepticon.
While standing there, Tarn realized that his energon levels were at a critical low. He had to replenish them fast. He took out his energon injector from a compartment on his chest, and jabbed it ito his arm. He could feel the strength returning to him, yes, this was good! The now empty injector was put back in its old position to be used later, he had only one full left now. He'd have to be sure to restock them before everythign kicked off, as it would do soon. The crisis was thwarted, for now. It could always come back, if he didn't take steps to prevent it. He had sacrificed a lot to be in this position, and this was the price he had to pay. Being a member fo the DJD was a lonely road, that much was obvious.
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Post by kydro on Apr 28, 2018 20:08:15 GMT
"The stomping grounds of old."
"Sure- whatever you say.
"- They'll be stomped on again."
"Quiet SilverNote."
The seeker only shrugged and flashed the darker orange mech a sly grin as the prepared themselves to re-enter the layers of Cybertron- the massive gaping holes in the surface hidden by eroding rust scraps hanging over the entrance. They waited for the rest of their group members to finish gathering everything they deemed necessary before moving out. Kydro turned and allowed a row of vehicons to walk past him, each holding a small spotter droid. Yet another of Kydro's dumb ideas turning useful.
The mech found himself almost impatiently waiting.
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Post by The Pet on Apr 29, 2018 19:58:57 GMT
The Pet followed Tarn in, his chain dragging slowly behind him, creating an eerie noise. The Pet, as always, went straight for the most noticeable smell of death, hanging around Tarn.
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Post by wraith on Apr 30, 2018 15:20:12 GMT
Outside of Tetarion, the nearest cavern entrance was almost two miles away from the Decepticon base. A decision by those involved in the organisation of Decepticon troops to ensure that the same caverns they where using to infiltrate Petrex couldn't be used to sneak into their own command centre. With the cover of the storm though, that even now was capable of interfering with close range communications, the distance alone wouldn't have reduced the threat. Instead, each entrance was currently manned by a group of scouts capable of retreating back to the Command Centre in time to provide early warning. At least that was the intention. In truth many of the soldiers chosen where needed for the First Wave, which had led to the current situation of scouts from the first wave and warriors for the second wave standing side by side as they waited for the operation to begin.
One such soldier was Wraith, a silent spectre surrounded by the sounds of bored warriors talking to pass the time. Even as he used such an opportunity to overlook his equipment, in particular, an Anti-Material 90mm Cannon that had gained the infamous reputation as a 'brute-stomper' for it's almost unmatched stopping power.
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Post by ethereal on Apr 30, 2018 15:46:03 GMT
Ethereal was bored. The journey across the Rust Sea, long and challenging as an army moving in synch had ultimately been deadly boring despite the few losses the environment had caused. Now though having arrived on the Outskirts of Petrex, things should have changed. War and slaughter should have been a constant as the masses were slain in sacrifice to those more competent proving their purpose in life as machines of warfare.
Now though there was no battle. No constant song of life and death as it's artists clashed amongst themselves in a chaotic symphony that would take and take until there was nothing left to give. Instead, there was only planning and the barest flicker of movement. The dull steps of those slipping into position but without the anxious delight that true importance to their actions would create.
Still, from time to time, a mech would move with importance, a little more intention and purpose that the soulless masses where incapable of as the dawn of conflict ignited something inside those peculiar mechs who would be the heralds of Petrex's devastation. It was with his optics watching those that carried that special spark, Ethereal knew the truth.
For now Ethereal was bored, but soon he would find his purpose again on top of the corpses of those who defied the Decepticons.
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Post by barrage on Apr 30, 2018 16:33:48 GMT
Now no longer physically alone with the arrival of Tarn, Barrage found himself consciously sizing up the other mech with critical optics. Which began looking for weaknesses in the new arrival who had claimed leadership of the DJD despite the fact more than a few knew he was not the same Tarn who perished in the Battle above Cybertron, despite possessing the same name. A choice which would have surely received more criticism from the common soldier but was widely accepted by most of the DHC who were aware that DJD members often took the title of their predecessor. In the end of his assessment of the other mech, Barrage decided not to voice his opinion as he made a slight glance back towards where Ailnoth had been situated before his attention returned to Tarn.
"Ailnoth's orders remains the same, the assault on Petrex is to go ahead as planned. He has requested to receive updates on our operation once it begins. Since I'm about to leave for the Artillery sites, I assume your up to such a task?"
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Post by Tarnation on May 1, 2018 20:53:20 GMT
Tarn nodded, he knew this. The attack would commence shortly, just as planned. Once they had everything ready, this city would fall beneath them. "You would be correct, Barrage. I am up for the task. You may leave, I'll take it from here." Tarn said with a nod towards the other mech, approving of his actions. He moved forwards to the holomap they had put in the centre of the room. It had its own comm function, something he would use.
::"Greetings, fellow decepticons. This is Tarn speaking. You know why we're here and you know our objective. Infiltration unit, it is time to gear up. You're about to enter the caverns, and split up to take out the Anti-Air cannons. It is of uttermost importance that you keep radio silence until you are in position near the exits of the path you're taking. We don't want to risk our communications getting intercepted. Once in position, contact this frequency with three beeps to let us know you're in position. Artillery will then clear you a path and distract the enemy. However we can't hold out forever so once the battle starts, you need to be quick. You depart in ten clicks.
Artillery squad, you get some spare time. Once the infiltration teams have given us the signal, unleash hell upon Petrex. Aim into the city to cause maximum devastation and chaos, to distract the autobots. Those of you not manning the artillery, defend them at all costs. We need them operational or we might as well give up. Tarn out.":: The large mech took a step back. The army had gotten its orders, now they just had to do as instructed. Surely that couldn't be too hard. He glanced down at Pet, who had followed him inside. He knelt down, to get closer to him, using his blade to support himself."You will see action too, Pet. But not yet, it's not time yet.
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Post by Nightlock on May 1, 2018 20:57:20 GMT
Nightlock held his talon to his com unit on his chest, listening to Tarn, letting it go he walked over to the Vechion that dropped his equipment and picked it up throwing it over his shoulder then picking up the other bag of equipment and heading out to meet with the rest of the infiltration team at the exit from the camp, his three optics scanning the city in the distance.
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Post by Backbeat on May 1, 2018 21:56:07 GMT
Backbeat and NeVor walk to the other Decepticons of the first wave. Backbeat looks around and the bored and impatient Decepticons.
' Are you all ready for the big show? '
NeVor smirks, crossing her arms.
" Remember, we're storing extra ammo on the hover-trailer with the holo-weapon. "
She motions behind them, to the vehicons loading up a trailer. Backbeat chuckles.
' Once we're within the city... Well, we all have our assignments... '
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Post by kydro on May 3, 2018 3:36:20 GMT
With the breeze stifling from the heavier gusts of earlier- Kydro only listened emotionless with the rest of his squad as they shifted their weaponry into its final place and counted their ammo out of anticipation. They didn't have to wait much longer for the darker tone of Tarn to break through their communication links and give the green light to commence operation search and destroy. Once the infamous member of the 'Cons gave the signal- Kydro gave his. With a lowering motion of his forearm the vehicons synched and released the buzzing droids into the tunnel ahead of them, scanning as they went. Now- no one spoke. Not a word was whispered as they filed into the darker caverns to travel into their destinations with determination. As Kydro had been assigned to lead this small mass of numbers to the Southern artillery guns, he silently prayed; hoping that this would be over quickly.
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Post by Nightlock on May 3, 2018 4:52:33 GMT
Nightlock stood behind Kydro towering over him as he watched the process, looking down to the con his three unblinking eyes analyzed him, trying to debate if he would see the con at the end of the mission. “You are to send any injured back to me so I can heal them, and keep your numbers up, if you need me, I may be able to assist depending on commands orders. Try not to die, it would be a shame if I could not collect your body for future generations.” the Titan told the leader, his voice flat and emotionless. Nightlock then went back to his medical tent prepping for any patients that may come back.
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Post by Backbeat on May 3, 2018 19:26:11 GMT
Backbeat chuckles and transforms, hitching to the trailer and driving into entrance of the cave. NeVor follows in her stealth plane mode. Backbeat stops next to Kydro ( kydro) and the vehicons. NeVor lands and assumes her robot form. Backbeat doesn't, he just idles in vehicle mode. ' You got our route yet? ' Backbeat said, boredom in his voice. NeVor leans against the trailer Backbeat's vehicle mode is carrying. NeVor smiles and speaks in her usual sarcastic tone. " You ever notice how little we all actually use our alt-modes? "
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Post by kydro on May 3, 2018 20:03:38 GMT
What a pleasant thing to send us off with...
Kydro thought as he nodded his helm to the giant before rumbling a response to the prying vehicle. "Looks like we do now-" A few of the vehicons ahead of them held longer data-screens, large enough for those towering behind them to get a good glance at their pathway through the winding and twisting tunnels as they proceeded a tad deeper into the darkening depth. They'd have to proceed with stealth from this point on. The taller orange mech shifted the heavy axe onto his shoulder pauldrons with a light smirk spreading delightfully across his features. The build-up of excitement was felt among the ranks- all he could do now was suppress the sinking feeling in his chassis and press on.
"-No one talks the deeper we go in. Any unnecessary sound you make will be questioned and held against you. Anyone that gives our position away will be the first to see the battlefield. Any questions?"
The seeker besides him hissed out a sly laugh.
"No-? Good like c'mon Let's go. I need to crush some PansyBots."
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Post by Backbeat on May 4, 2018 22:31:03 GMT
Backbeat follows in vehicle mode, hauling his trailer with him. NeVor hanging off of the back of the trailer, holding onto a rail on the back. As she holds on she uses her free hand to create a holo-display to track their progress.
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Post by barrage on May 9, 2018 13:19:37 GMT
Exiting the war room, Barrage didn't take long to leave the command centre as purposeful strides led him towards one of the artillery sites far from the city. Within moments of leaving the command centre, in fact, the Decepticon transformed allowing his form to shift and shudder in a transformation that left him accelerating forward as a quick moving armoured personnel carrier. A form that allowed him to quickly traverse the streets of Tetarion as he rumbled over rough and uneven terrain without a word of displeasure. Before soon leaving the city entirely and instead traversing across the expanses of the rust sea guided only by navigation coordinates from one of the Artillery's squad leaders.
A role that Barrage himself outranked, with his task of coordinating the different squads. Which had led to him arriving at the largest of the six Artillery squads they had located around the Rust Sea, each of them within range of the city but just far enough from each other that they wouldn't be caught in the crossfire if Autobot defences targeted one of their locations. With over a hundred vehicles each of them carrying long ranged armaments for the assault, it was an impressive sight even hindered by the rust storm that had reached them.
Luckily for the forces here though the environment was rather calm in comparison to the deeper sections of the Rust Sea, as the storm that blew for now held little in the means of deadly shrapnel. Although that could quickly change and so upon arriving, Barrage could already see the beginnings of a ray shield falling into place as the quickly arranged fortification created a bubble of safety for those inside.
"Tarn, this is Barrage. I've arrived at outpost Zeta we'll be ready to fire the moment Infiltration team needs a distraction."
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Post by kydro on May 12, 2018 17:39:54 GMT
****Three spaced clicks came across the assigned channel- the beeping arrived from the South demolition squad. They were ready****
((Shhhhhhh))
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