Log started: 5/5/02 4:02:13 PM $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/27 Posted Author Cave Monsters? Sat May 04 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Hello this is Bubbly Bumblebee reporting from the deep jungles of Central America where a gruesome discovery has been made. A group of archeologists were mounting an expedition of uncharted caves looking for possible ancient settlements and artifacts a month ago when inside one of the many numerous caves they found remains of what was assumed to be various animals. "Upon further lab testing some of the bones were in fact proven to be human bones, carbon testing dated these bones as only being of a few months old. A second team was sent to collect more evidence but said team never came back. Upon sending a third team to search for the second one, only one survivor made it back to safety claiming their team had encountered a Chupacabra that slaughtered them all. With so many casualties in such a short period of time, a large section of caves have been shut off to the public as investigators are now combing these caves for the possible beast behind this terrible act. "This is Bubbly Bumblebee signing off!" $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/28 Posted Author After the servers get back up.... Sun May 05 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This time it starts with a setting from Shakespear's classic, Romeo and Juliet. Only with a twist. As clearly seen when the Love theme from Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture starts to play as Vile in the Goliath walks out onto the balcony, "Magna Bass, oh Magna Bass. Where art though Magna Bass?" Magna Bass then steps out from the shadows and plays out the rest of the scene with Vile. The video fades to black when the scene ends and bold letting shows up: Hacker Cat's Magna Bass-o and Vile-iet. Copyright 2215. $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/29 Posted Author Response to Hacker Sun May 05 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Cat. How nice of you to poke your head out of the sands once more, if only to provide a somewhat less interesting sequel along with the circular logic of your rebuttal. As to your suggestion that the video file(s) you so lovingly produced may have struck us a little too close to home: we say, ha. The Wily/Maverick alliance, is, after all, a cause for fear among the populace, and it is only natural for a fearing populace to respond with irrelevant humor. We hear, for example, that 'Sigma Stress-dolls' are all the rage in European office spaces. In regard to your newest masterpiece, allow us to enlighten you on some of the finer points of Shakespeare's classic dialogue. You obviously were not consulting an original text when you created the file, else you would have realized that the line 'where art though,' is to be spoken: 'wherefore art thou,' using the word 'wherefore,' which is actually an archaic term for 'why.' In this case, presumedly, he is Magna Bass because he chose to assume that form at the time. A nitpick on our part, yes, (perhaps, oh, even the desperate cry for respect the United Nations accuses us of making with our previous actions) but provided here: to he who went so far as to accuse US of being unintelligent. The fact that you're capable of laughing it up about our organizations only proves how afraid you actually are. We lashed out against your attempt at humor the first time. Now we merely find you sad and amusing. And, at the very least, a good deal more unwilling than we to sign a real name to your little pieces of art. But, since you continue to amuse us so... you will be discovered. --------- II --------- $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/30 Posted Author Demonstrations in Ireland Sun May 05 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Earlier today, peaceful demonstrations were held in Ireland, at the site of a demolished building and sorrounding area, which came under combined Maverick and Robot Master attack, when a pirate broadcast showed a clip that appeared to be a direct slur against the two factions." A clip is played from long ago, and then the camera is of a reporter interviewing a bystander. In the back people are parading signs like, "Keep us safe from them, not anger them!" and "Stop this from happening again." Nevertheless, the interview presses on. "Ye canna just show stuff like that and not expect crazies like them to attack. It's pure foolishness! Me wife worked in that building." The man starts crying. "Me wife. She's DEAD NOW! YOU HEAR ME! She was killed by some foolish hotshot thinking he could stir up a hornet's nest! If you wanna be a blasted fool, don't do it in my back yard!" Fortunately, the clip ends there. $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/31 Posted Author Re: Response Sun May 05 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First I would like to thank you on your correction of my semantics. Secondly, if it is that my actions are so sad and amusing to you, why did you see it fit to first lash out and then respond on this board? Or even make an attempt to hunt me down as it were? You know what I think? I think that you are merely threatened by my presence and actions. Why else would you want to get rid of me? Thirdly, afraid of you? Hardly. If I were so afraid I wouldn't have done what I've done so far and will continue to do as long as I function and even thereafter. Finally, how sure are you that this isn't my real name? After all, we do live in an age of reploids now where the name Hacker Cat is perfectly plausible. Ah well. Good hunting to you. $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/32 Posted Author Re: Re: Response Sun May 05 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted in reply to all of these threads... "Hello! Nice to meet you Hacker Cat. I just don't think there really should be much of this arguing, you know? There really isn't a point to it. What will be, will be, and we don't really have to worry about it. Though..um...Those videos are kinda creepy, can you please stop producing them? Well, I can't stop free speech so I guess I won't complain too much. Then again, a loooong time ago, Juliet was played by a boy just like Romeo! But I really don't see..um...them in such positions. " "Anyway, we really don't have to get so testy over this. It really doesn't matter. I mean it's something easily fixed and dealt with on both sides and I think we'll all cope better if we just, um, get along and just treat business as business and, um, life as life. Sooo, I hope to see you later...Gosh, this is so much fun! I should've gotten a laptop earlier!" Guest29302 $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ IC News $$$++++++ Message: 9/33 Posted Author Official Statement Sun May 05 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spiral Pegasus stands in front of a podium, a very large and noticeable Repliforce symbol hung on the wall behind him. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Recent events have come to our attention, and it is felt that an official response from Repliforce is warranted. First, let us all remember that the freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Vile's threats and actions, as well as the current network activity of the Robot Masters, show just how much they value the people's right to express themselves. For those in the UN who would rather shut down the workings of Mr. Reinfield and Hacker Cat, I would like to quote a man wiser than I. "He who would sacrifice some freedoms for security deserves neither." If you were to give in to Vile and Wily's demands, then what of their next demands? And the next? How soon until -your- nation is under their heel? Also, remember that Repliforce's job is not only to protect your life and property, but your rights and freedoms as well. We will not let those who would curtail those rights do so without a fight." The pegasus pauses to let that sink for a moment, then continues in a more serious tone. "That being said, let me also remind certain parties the wisdom of "poking fun" at those far more powerful than you. The Mavericks and Robot Masters control most of two continents, their power is one to be reckoned with. To use what could loosely be termed as humor serves no useful purpose other than mayhaps a perverse sense of self-satisfaction. As I have reaffirmed, it is our job in Repliforce to protect the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the UN. However, if said citizens would like to aid our war effort, we would appreciate it more if your work went towards helping us win the war rather than prodding our enemies into violent responses. Thank you." $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++ Robot Master $$$+++ Message: 12/73 Posted Author Report Sun May 05 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bass appears on screen, looking his usual pleasant self. "Toad Man's idiocy has been duly dealt with. Enker can report more on that. Let this be a lesson to all of you, however. If you **** up and do something that incredibly stupid, let me assure you." Bass pauses, long enough for the camera to zoom in on his face. "I WILL NAIL YOUR ******* HEAD TO A WALL WITH A RAILROAD SPIKE AND LET TREBLE MAUL YOUR SORRY ASS WHILE GUTS MAN HAS HIS WAY WITH YOU, UNTIL YOU BEG AND PLEAD TO BE LET DOWN OR E-RINGED, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I WON'T LET YOU E-RING, WE'LL KEEP YOU ALIVE SO YOU CAN KEEP EXPERIENCING THAT LOVELY WORLD OF PAIN DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY!" "I trust I've made myself perfectly clear. Moving on. Find this 'Hacker Cat' and deal with him. Ballade, you're in charge of this, do what you feel to be 'fit'. I'd suggest you 'prevail' on Synth, 'Number' Man and Gemini Man to assist you, if you want to do things through /that/ avenue. Otherwise, Astro Man needs a new body." "Why? You don't **** with me, kids. Get that through your heads. Astro Man disobeyed my orders about Toad Man. He felt my wrath. Don't make the same mistake if you value your pitiful little lives." "Bass out." $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++ Robot Master $$$+++ Message: 12/74 Posted Author "Hacker Cat" Sun May 05 Ballade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ballade is seen sitting in his office in Skull Haven, with a large portrait of Dr. Albert Wily behind him. His hands are folded in front of him on a desk that seems to have been reinforced with armoring and bolted to the floor. As usual, his expression and tone reveal nothing of his inner mind. "I have posted on the Tartarus information net to accomplish two ends. First, to bring attention to the rabble that we are actively seeking "Hacker Cat", and that rewards will be given for information leading to his, or her, or its capture. Second, to attempt to flush "Hacker Cat" into the open by generating an obvious piece of bait for "him" to strike; the information net of Tartarus itself, as I have said it is unassailable." Ballade pauses to let this sink in -- probably for the benefit of the Masters -- then continues. "I expect a variety of poseurs to strike at the nets as well, but it is possible that "Hacker Cat" may attempt to prove "his" supremacy by striking at it personally. To this end, I put all of our information technology specialists on alert for attacks during the next 48 to 72 hours." "Further," continues Ballade, "I am making this information known to our Maverick allies through the standard channels, so they too may be watchful for such an event. Ours is not the only name besmirched, and so I would expect them to desire the end of "Hacker Cat" with equal vigor." He gestures slightly. "Synth, Number Man, Gemini Man; please attend to this matter appropriately. I expect an update by the end of the week, sooner if possible." "Thank you for your attention." $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ Tartarus - Arena - The Sheol Pit From outside of the arena, the roar of the crowds was bad enough, but here it can be downright deafening to those not prepared for it upon emerging into the open-air bowl shape of the Sheol Pit's combat area. It isn't just fights that are hosted here, and frequently matches of other sorts take place such as races or other competitions, but overall it's the gladitorial bouts that bring the largest crowds, and it's to this that the arena caters. The pit itself is a marvel of modern technology, great machinery hidden strategically from view both underground and at the side panellings to be let loose at a moment's notice to alter the 'landscape' of where the battles take place within minutes. The arena itself is capable of change it's state to suit almost any sort of terrain battle, from simulating high speed winds and being tall enough to host aerial battles, to changing it's makeup and even the temperature to switch to a freezing tundra or burning desert, to even being able to submerge itself completely in water for aquatic matches, the special shielding protecting the crowd from being flooded. It's this shielding that keeps stray blasts and shrapnel from making it's way up into the bleachers where it could injure the audience. Of course it's invisible, but it's fueled by immense power generators set on the ceiling high above ground-level, constantly thrumming and providing the necessary 'juice' to keep them up and going. The bleachers themselves are a constant flurry of motion, people coming and leaving, cheering and jeering, and vendors going about throwing hot dogs and various other snack foods here and there where they are in demand. Sideshow [RM] [#4560 Tp] Fighting Pit Obvious exits: Out leads to Tartarus - Arena Lobby. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BB Post in Progress $$$ Group: Robot Master Title: Hacker Cat? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Text Only* I'm not sure if this is _HIM_ or not, but I think I do know who Hacker Cat is. Two years ago, before the very first Battle & Chase, a Replifreaker by the name of Broadcast Ocelot was trying to fool us by pretending to be Dad. The real Slim Shad-- I mean Wily show up, and after letting Broadcast Ocelot reveal his location -- Myself and Metal went ahead to "Talk" to him. You can ask Q-Kit all about it. I'm sure she remembers. At any rate, the next we -- Myself and Broadcast, that is -- met, I refer to him as a "Hacker Cat", which he wasn't too fond of... at the time, that is. So that is WHO I think Hacker is. But I wonder... "Hacker cat" is right, perhaps. Maybe we should hack into the UN systems, find a REAL Hacker Cat and disembowl him on International Television. It would *get* "his" attention, for sure. :) -- Clownz $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "Good idea, Clown! When you want to go and do that?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "...Probably before B&C starts. But we need to find him, first..." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Oh, yes..." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "But now that we have this....oooh, yes." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "Number, I assume you can find someone named Hacker Cat?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "...What in the 666th pit of hell are you 'ooh,yes' about, ERWIN?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Well, Hacker Cat is a bit vauge. Broadcast Ocelot is a lot more specific." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "The Hacker Cat is to be a piece of bait, if I read into Clown's statement. A bit of Torture materiel." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Bait is good. Electronic harrassment of this Ocelot is better." $$$+++ Robot Master $$$+++ Message: 12/77 Posted Author Returneth! Sun May 05 Knight Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh no! It's Knight Man's ugly mug! Run! Hide! We thought he was gone forever! Nooooo! WhiteEye McBlackface ahems before speaking "This tis Knight Man reporting after finally securingeth that final insolent hole, Dar Es Salaam for Lord Wily. Last week once I did scouteth the town, I realizedeth that a large strike force twas not necessary, and twould only draw undue attention towards it. So I tooketh a small force into the burg, and took good careth of the leaders of the puny fledgling resistent movements that were starting to formeth. Once they were taken careth of, they all soon started to bicker amongst themselves, and moving in and securing the area twas an easy matter. And now, that I finally have wrappedeth up all of Spear-head's left-over loose ends we can now focuseth our attention elsewhere. For now, I wanteth all of Zeta to focuseth thine attention on building the defenses on our territory. And as well, to work on keeping the idiot citizens happy. There shant be a chance for little resistence movements like that to happeneth again, not under mine watch. That tis all, for now." $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ Tartarus $$$+++++ Message: 26/27 Posted Author OOC: Fight Night? Fri May 03 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I was thinking of holding a more 'official' fight night this saturday, despite one of the arranged (albeit more than likely not run) days being the sunday, since I'm not available on the sunday. So, if those interested in possibly having a fight on that night could get on the horn with whoever they've challenged, and then send me feedback via @mail as to whether or not you'd be available on the night. Nothing concrete yet, just polling for numbers. :> $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ Tartarus $$$+++++ Message: 26/28 Posted Author A challenge from the Electric One. Sat May 04 Elec Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Elec Man To: Tartarus Pit Challenge Board Subject: Here kitty kitty... Hey, I've been meaning to do this for a while... Chill Snowcat? Come on down. It's been a long time, but I haven't forgotten what you did in Cairo. Not to mention that you've been throwing ice cream at my brothers! It's time to have you pay for it. Challenged: Chill Snowcat Challenger: Elec Man Rules: Battle must take place on Saturday or Sunday. $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ Tartarus $$$+++++ Message: 26/29 Posted Author Most Wanted Sat May 04 Bounty List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recently released is the following list on all broadband nets. Wanted for crimes ranging from creation of dangerous Reploids/Androids, down to raids and known destruction of Maverick and Robot Master Property, are the following. Noted that 1-5 have a 5,000,000 Zenny Reward, and 6-10 a 2,500,000 reward. 10,000 bonus if brought in alive, save for the last one obviously. 1. Mega Man. 2. Zero. 3. Colonel. 4. General. 5. Protoman. 6. Jack. (Body) 7. Dr. Thomas Light 8. Dr. Cossack. 9. Phoebus 10. Anthem. (Body) $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ $$$+++++ Tartarus $$$+++++ Message: 26/30 Posted Author Official Notice Re: "Hacker Cat" Sun May 05 Ballade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TO: Citizens Of The Free States Of The World FR: Ballade SU: Official Notice Regarding "Hacker Cat" Greetings, upstanding citizens of Tartarus, Maverick allies and those who follow the banner of Dr. Albert Wily. This message does not concern the majority of you, who are well-behaved citizens following your respective leaders to a brighter future. However, the future is not made by the actions of the few, but the will of the many; so we ask you to help us help you. An individual named "Hacker Cat" has begun a campaign of disinformation and personal attacks against the moral integrity of your leaders. You no doubt find this terribly offensive, and we apologize that you must endure it; and we praise your patience during the external network outages that were necessary to remove the offending content. We are pleased to say, however, that our current internal network environment will not be discomfited, as they are impregnable to assault. "Hacker Cat" is highly skilled in deception and misinformation. This person (or persons) may be operating among you, or may be an external United Nations operative sent to disrupt the morale of our people. Regardless, any information that leads to the identification or capture of "Hacker Cat" will be generously rewarded, with capture being the more lucrative of the two objectives due to its exponentially higher difficulty. Individuals interested in researching the identity of "Hacker Cat" should register with either Maverick Command or a representative of the Robot Masters. The necessary data files will be provided for analysis afterward. Thank you very much for your attention. Have a pleasant and productive day. -- Ballade, RKN 004, Elite Master $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "Numby? I'm waiting for you. And if you don't want to come, that's fine. I'll just play a little song for you. It's Gutsy and mine reedition of... 'Achy Breaky Heart'. o/- Don't tear my heart... My Achy Breaky Heart... -/o" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Oh, so -now- you show up, you little freaks?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "...Sideshow had to go to the-- 'little monkies room'. But we're ready now." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "For TWO HOU......wait. Don't answer that. I'm a lot better off not knowing." Number Man arrives from the Tartarus - Arena Lobby. Number Man has arrived. Clown Man is standing by the doorways to the pit, playing with a yo yo. "..." the little monkey states. "..." And so, it begins. Challenge answered, accepted, and now met. Number arrives, frowning slightly. Bad enough that he had to come down here, but that he had to leave, start working, and then stop working to come back? Oh, yes. This is a less than happy camper. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Wood Man transmits, "Yes. You are better off not knowing." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Oh, well. Blowing them both to snot will be satisfying, anyhow." Clown Man looks up from his yoyoing and eyes Number. "Finally," the little clown breathes putting the yoyo away. "You're here." Immediately, Clown and Sideshow assumes a battle ready posture. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man merely snickers darkly. Number Man snorts, as dark purple energy begins to crackle acrost his arms. "Here, there, and back again. Now. Shall we begin?" However, the words are barely out of his mouth before Clown and Sideshow each have a die tossed at them. Did we mention he's been learning the RM way of combat? Number Man strikes you with his Shootin Craps for 8 units of damage. Clown Man gets hit by the dice... but the one that heading for Sideshow. APA Protection, ya see. "Cute," Da Clown states... grinning. "My turn." Hmmm. Warm Pie. Boston Creme Pie to be precise. With the C4 already inside. Yum. And now, time for... PIE IN DA FACE! Slapstick Style. You strike Number Man with your Exploding Cream Pie attack. Number Man attempts to jump out of the way of the pie, but is caught and lifted backwards by it. "Ooooof." Shrugging, he stands back up. "Let's try this, then." With a snap of his fingers, 3 wrecking balls suddenly appear in midair, labeled "1, 3, and 5". They sweep down at the gruesome toothsome, while ERWIN backs away and gets ready to attempt to counter the next attack. Number Man strikes you with his Number Balls Odd for 13 units of damage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Current Systems Status +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Current Endurance: [||||||||||||| ] (44 / 64) Fuel Reserves: [||||||||||||||||||| ] (97 / 100) Status: Compromised Forcefield Power: 0 $$$$$$++++++++++++++++++++ Sword Man arrives from the Tartarus - Arena Lobby. Sword Man has arrived. Sword Man clomps in, as regal as ever. The White Knight of Wily is here! Clown Man groans from the balls knocking him away. //*Damn. I've underestimated him.*// Sideshow notes Clown's look. Da Clown nods. And in the hands of a Believer rests... *THE* Whoopie Cushion. "Time for the BIG hurting, ERWIN. You're going to learn how to E-Ring, tonight!!!" You strike Number Man with your Sonic Whoopie Cushion attack. ERWIN doesn't make Whoopie. But he does get blasted by it. However, that doesn't keep him from standing back up, laughing. "Bass taught me how to E-ring already. The hard way. But why don't I SHOW YOU what I learned!" Tossing out another pair of die bombs, both land with "6" up. House wins. Number Man misses you with his Boxcars attack. Clown Man erms at the bombs and rolls up into a ball, and bounces away from the explosion, Sideshow in tow. Thankfully, there is the forcefield (Arena) in place so none of the "innocent" bystanders watching this match gets hurt. Team Clown rebounds all over the Arena floor, before heading for Number. "POWER ROLL!!! 9.9!!!" You strike Number Man with your Power Roll attack. Number Man blinks as the two of them...bounce off? "What the @*#) was that?" Then he shrugs. "Once again, I probably don't want to know." Then, he tosses a set of die forward...but follows with repeated blasts of energy from his hands. Number Man misses you with his Going To Vegas attack. Well, that *bounce off* did do something -- It made Sideshow able to capture Number's image. Rolling away from Number, and returning to his feet, Team Clown regards Number...ERWIN. "It's over, ERWIN. Prepare to be Downloaded. NOW, Sideshow!!!" Sideshow's chest glows... and a Holographic Double of Number Man appears. The double smirks at the real thing, before hurling numbers balls 1, 3, and 5 at the real thing. You strike Number Man with your Sideshow - Hologram Assault attack. Number Man crunches with that one. "OH, you so did -not- just @(#$ing do that." This time, it's just 2 REALLY big die. With "1" atop each. Curiously enough, they seem to be attempting to crush the entire battlefield beneath them. Oops. Number Man strikes you with his Snake Eyes for 21 units of damage. You are below your courage-endurance point. Clown Man is truly flattered. I mean Flatten. So is the Monkey. But they both grimace and continue to move... "Cute, ERWIN. But it's now time for the finale..." Sideshow intones as Clown strikes a pose made famous by a Lion-Man. "THUNDER!!!" "For all you did in the past..." "THUNDER!!!" "For all the suffering you've caused us... 'grunts'... for the time..." "THUNDER!!!" "And for tormenting us with *that* picture..." "THUNDER CLAW!!!" "We, Team Clown, pass Judgement. Enjoy your stay in computer, Erwin..." "HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" You strike Number Man with your Thunder Claw attack. Number Man falls to the ground, unconscious, due to massive systems damage. The lightening actually sizzles through his entire body, creating a neat skeleton deal for a few seconds. "Wow...what's that smell...?" Then, ERWIN simply collapses to the ground like a boneless sack of something or other. No E-ring for you, but you did cook him up extra crispy. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "ARRAGHGghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh *Bbbzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt*" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Synth sighs. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Gamma CO Gemini Man transmits, "And that," "As they say," "is that." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "SIDESHOW -- "Hm. Cooked Nerd." CLOWN -- "Clean up in Aisle Pit..."" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Wood Man transmits, "Someone got roasted?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man makes a neat sizzling sound. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Crash Man transmits, "Apparently. Try not to get caught in the flames, Woodsy." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Gamma CO Gemini Man transmits, "Clown...we thought your idea about the cat was genius, by the way. We were thinking the SAME thing." Sword Man enters the Tartarus - Arena Lobby. Sword Man has left. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "Thanks. I'll carry ERwin back home. I hope you're not busy, Synth." Medical Support - Skull FortressMedical Support - Skull Fortress Between such resident medics as Dust Man and Junk Man, this room is as much a scrap heap as a medical facility, and as much a warzone as a scrap heap. Towards the front are three fully equipped repair tables and an automatic repair chamber, and the room is ringed by cabinets and storage units, if you can get to them through the piles of defunct drones and spare parts. The latest generation of Master medical assistant drones has been specially designed for this environment, with a radar positioning system and an additional pair of drill arms. One wall features three giant diagnostics displays. These can be used to call up known information on both friends and foes. Sideshow [RM] [#4560 Tp] Dynamo Man's Charger The Dust Heap Repair Chamber Obvious exits: Hydraulic Doors leads to Vehicle Docking - Skull Fortress. Reinforced Doors leads to Teleporters - Skull Fortress. North leads to Lift Landing - Skull Fortress. [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Awwww...hell." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Synth transmits, "Do you need to be dragged back to base, ERWIN?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man cackles [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "He's in the chamber, Synth. Skull Fortress." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Well, there are worse places to wake up, I suppse." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Wood Man chuckles. "There was that one time..." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Crash Man transmits, "Oh no." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "I do -not- want to -ever- wake up in Crash's bed. Never. No. And I don't want to hear you talking about it." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Toad Man transmits, "I have pictures of you in Bass' bed" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Toad Man transmits, "With Bass" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Synth transmits, "Enjoying your cross, Toad?" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Crash Man transmits, "Hey, you and me both, bud. It'd take me forever to sterilize my bed." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Toad Man transmits, "Alwaaaaays loook on the Briiiiiiiiight Side of Life!" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Guts Man transmits, "Sing it mah Toad Bro!" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Crash Man transmits, "No, worst thing that could happen is you waking up in Cappella's bed." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Theta Squad Advisor Clown Man transmits, "Why? Crashy's bed is nice and comf-- Um. Of course, that what I heard from Sideshow anyways. "HEY! Keep me outta this!"" [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Synth transmits, "I think I might need to come sober you up again." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Toad Man transmits, "Tweet Twooot. De de dede diddly doo." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Remind me to pound a few more nails in for the Baby Jesus." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Crash Man transmits, "...Right. Time to burn my bed." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Guts Man transmits, "Heheheheh, Baby Jesus. That's what we should call Wily's next child." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, ".....no. I learned my lesson. No more Frankenstiens." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Number Man transmits, "Besides, unsuprisingly, that was one of DeVry's crazy schemes. With any luck, I won't have to make another." [Radio: (A) Masters-Main] Crash Man transmits, "If the next guy turns out like Zero, I say we name him 'Little B*tch'."