Log started: 6/28/02 7:05:57 PM $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 9/15 Posted Author Special Report: Mexico Disaster Tue Jun 25 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Special News Report, Mexico City. At approximately noon today, local time, Mexico City was witness to the most savage attack in the Western Hemisphere since the beginning of the Robot Wars. Using their infamous cloaking ship, Osprey, the Mavericks launched an unprovoked attack against the city. Using large-scale weapons, they decimated several buildings within the city, including several apartments in residential areas rumoured to house Militia of the anti-Reploid movement, police headquarters, and government structures. After-attack examination concludes that only two of the bombs planted by the Mavericks activated; damage was localised to the the eastern half of the city. So far, we have recieved no word on the state of the other two weapons, which may possibly still be hidden underneath Mexico City proper. Initial estimatesare still being collected by local authorities and the Red Cross; however, orbital surveiliance indicates massive structural damage to over fourty-seven percent of the city, with an overall drop of seven feet in sea-level. With the lack of robotic/reploid response, clean-up is estimated into the months. Local action has been temporarily paralysed by casualties among the higher government and local police units, but Red Cross and other humanitarian teams have already leaped into action. Teleport nodes have been fully restored, and local power has been partially reactivated with emergency generators. In other news, outrage sweeps the Mexican Parliament as demands are made to launch a full invasion of Maverick-held Europe... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 9/16 Posted Author In the news Wed Jun 26 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GNN's most cheerful correspondant, Missy Smiles, appears on-camera. Such smiling she does! "While retro science-fiction fans have been overjoyed by the recent airings of classic science fiction movies and television shows on the Flashback Network, the The Anti-Defamation Organization for Robotic Life has undertaken an expensive and exhaustive campaign to prevent certain selections from being broadcast. In a press conference earlier today, TADORL chairman Sensitive Sasquatch explained the Organization's position on the matter." "We here at The Anti-Defamation Organization for Robotic Life feel that much of the media that the Flashback Network has decided to air portray robots in a negative light. These racist films make robots out to be little more than simple-minded, belligerent, and oftentimes blood-thirsty machines. Observe this clip, from the classic television show 'Lost in Space.'" Back to Sensitive Sasquatch. "Shocking. While we understand that robotic technology was severely limited at the time these movies were made, we here at TADORL object to the negative images the robots that populate these movies provide. Would it be any more excusable to portray humans as bumbling, naked monkeys who shriek and eat insects out of eachother's hair? It is clear that racist media such as 'Lost In Space' and other such television shows have no place in a day and age where human and robot kind seek to find equal rights." The clip ends. Back to Missy. She's still smiling. "The Flashback Network denies that the films it chooses to show have any anti-robot or racist content, but TADORL has refused to alter its position yet. Rumors of a lawsuit against the Organization abound, as are those that TADORL is affiliated with the Coalition for Reploid Freedom, although TADORL represenatives have unofficially denied these rumors vehemently. We here at GNN will bring you more on this story as it develops." Missy shuffles her papers, and smiles some more. "In other news, vandals defaced the Soccer Slaugher Memorial in London, England, a monument constructed more than 150 years ago to commemorate those who gave their lives to the cause of Soccer Hooliganism in the riots that followed the 2062 World Cup..." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/25 Posted Author Battle in Colorado (spam) Mon Jun 24 Enker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Good morning, fellow Masters." His voice is hoarse and rough, and he visibly winces at times while speaking. "As I am sure many of you are aware, Bass, Cold Man, Tengu Man, and I were involved in a encounter last night. Tengu Man and Cold Man, as I understand it, travelled via the Skull Shuttle to a rural town in Colorado, America, to procure some large mirrors, for Gravity man's WilyWorld project." He pauses, looking away and exhaling loudly. Apparently speaking for so long took a bit out of him. His eyes flutter back to that camera. "As expected, response came in the form of a Maverick Hunter and an unknown Reploid claiming to be representing the United Nations. Tengu combatted the Hunter in the carnival's 'House of Mirrors' attraction, and left a squad of Sniper Joes to keep the UN Reploid occupied; by means of a hostage." Another pause. "He then proceeded to transmit a distress message to me, personally. He felt he would not be able to last against his opponents." "I arrived via the WilyMole, and proceeded to send the UN Reploid away, along with the hostage. As I was waiting for Tengu Man to finish whatever it was he was doing with the Hunter, and unexpected guest arrived, in the form of Rock, and the Maverick Hunter Blade Raven." He looks to something off-screen, but continues talking. "Your Force Leader, Bass, also arrived on the scene. Rock entered the House of Mirrors in order to retrieve his Hunter companion, and it is at this point that Bass and myself collapsed the entire building." The weak gaze returns to the camera once more. Enker now looks even more tired. "Tengu Man, the Hunter, and Rock, were all caught underneath the debris. Rock's dog, however, managed to salvage the Hunter, and she escaped with Blade Raven on a Hunter transport. Then Blues arrived, along with another Hunter, Chill Snowcat, to aid Rock." He pauses yet again, collecting his thoughts. "Bass and I quickly dispatched the newly arrived Chill Snowcat, but this left Blues and Rock." "We engaged in battle. In the end, Bass was unable to fight any longer, and I separated Blues at the waist." He certainly doesn't look to joyous about that last fact, however. "I proceeded to extradite myself, the WilyMole, Bass, the Joes, the mirrors, and the Skull Shuttle from the area, and returned to Skull Fortress." He pauses, and looks down soberly. "Tengu Man was left behind. I assume he is still under the rubble that was the House of Mirrors. I expect him to be collected shortly." "All inquiries pertaining to this event are to be directed to me, and me alone." Enker looks away, and the transmission ends. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/26 Posted Author Shipyard Thu Jun 27 Gemini Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --A report from a single Gemini Man. He looks and sounds pretty tired.-- "Guess since we're still standing, we'll make the report on this one... Our wharf up at the Nile Delta was attacked by a group of Maverick Hunters... and at least one Repliforcer... this evening. Synth intercepted their radio messages and managed to arrive on scene before they did. Flash Man, and...Snake Man, and we, were there soon after, followed by Bass. The workers at the shipyards managed to evacuate, and we were doing all right, but one of the Hunters set off a big force explosion that took out a lot of our newer ships. We managed to save some of the biggest buildings, so we guess it wasn't a total loss." Small sigh. "Gemini out." --Spinny W.-- -- Gemini Man -- Gemini Man -- "In war there can never be too much deception." --Chinese proverb $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/27 Posted Author Eliteness Thu Jun 27 Magnet Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Evening! Or.. night.. or morning.. or whatever. Okay. Remember how I was talkin' about gettin' in touch with Colonel in Replifarce? Well... no thanks to /anyone/, I managed to grab his personal number and give him a ring. So I tell 'im I'm Agent Smith from UNIA," and at this Magnet grins smugly, "and /bam/, he's snagged. Done deal, that. "I set up a meeting. We're gonna be hooking up with Repliforce in the Catacombs in London.. which is kinda their home turf, so we've gotta be extra-special-careful not to, y'know.. shoot anyone or anything. Anyhow, I'm gonna be Smith again, but I need some guys--good actors! Or, uh.. roleplayers, or whoever--to help me out and pretend to be UNIA agents. See... what we're gonna do is somethin' like, y'know, an information exchange. We give 'em incriminatin' stuff about the Mavs, they give their stuff to us, and /hopefully/ between the two of us we can, y'know.. kick ass and chew bubblegum." He pauses for a moment, visibly attempting to work the line 'and I'm all out of gum' into his speech somewhere, but gives up on it after an extended period of time. "Anyway. I guess some of you might not like doin' this, but *I* figure we gotta drop the hammer and dispense some indiscriminate justice on these Mavs, yanno? After all, Dad wanted, like, plans and stuff, so.. I guess it'll be cool if we let the Replijokers do our work for us.. right? Right?" Giving what he hopes to be a confident smile and a Victoly Sign, he cuts the feed. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/28 Posted Author Game Plan <1/2> Thu Jun 27 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bass appears on screen, location, uh.. well, it's something new on the map, certainly. To judge by the view behind him, he's in.. a giant head. That's an eye slot behind him. Scary. "Alright boys and girls, with Battle and Chase blissfully over, it's time we get back to business as usual. And quite frankly, it's ABOUT DAMN TIME. God, I had to resort to that damn Challenge CRAP to tide me over for the last two months." His buster arm twitches violently. A Neo Joe walks by behind him, dressed as a construction worker. "Whatever. We're back in business, so let's get to work." "Ballade, since you came up with the idea, I'm putting you in charge of gaining the southern provinces that remain out of our grasp. Get to work. Whoever was in charge of it before, turn up to Ballade for new orders or a BEATING, since you haven't gotten the job done, clearly." "The Quint Blimp is complete, and it's waiting here in the docking bay. That is, the docking bay of our new high orbit base, Asteroid B." The view switches to show one GIANT copy of Bass' own finned head rising through the clouds, before a map shows its final destination, in the Skies over Africa. "Asteroid B is our high orbit base, as I just redundantly said. It's also going to be the primary docking port for the Quint Blimp, and god, I almost hope someone does try to blow this thing out of the sky, just so they can see what I've had installed." There's a three minute pause as Bass laughs maniacally. Attempts to fast forward are recorded. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/29 Posted Author Game Plan <2/2> Thu Jun 27 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Now, the Quint Blimp will shortly be disembarking for the middle east. Along with a ground force of approximately one-point-seven million generic forces of varying descriptions, the bulk of which are coming from our joe line, which are already starting to march out of Egypt. I've taken the liberty of personally loading both Devils into the Blimp. They'll be there to assist. The Blimp is to /accompany/ the generic forces, however, on the way towards the Repliforce's pretty little Kuwait base." "Along the way, take the land. Enker, the command for this project is yours. I've already handed it, but I'll damn well do it again if I feel like it. Operation MBGB will proceed smoothly. And do you know why? Because by the time you reach their base, Enker, /I'll/ be there personally to assist in my oh-so-helpful way. I assume you've a plan in that little golden head of yours as to how to succeed. Implement it. NOW!" "Other than that, I've finally gotten myself a new office up here on Asteroid B. Let me make this very.. very clear to you all, however. If you try to do anything to my room, I'll find you. I'll rip your spine out. I'll then reduce you to energy, by beating the REMAINDING LIVING CRAP OUT OF YOU!" "I trust I've made myself clear? That's the game plan for now. South and Northeast. Run with it. Don't go dropping the ball, Elites. You won't like it if I have to step in to take up the slack." "Bass out." OOC: Asteroid B (since I couldn't think of a better name, feh) is located in the Skies over Africa room, or some such. There's a 'teleporter' to it through the Skull Haven command center. I still need to get the exits parented, but it shouldn't be too hard. There isn't much up there, FYI. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/30 Posted Author Operation: MBGB (1/4) Fri Jun 28 Enker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The eradication of the Repliforce's Kuwait base is now at hand," the golden Elite states bluntly, his tone as monotonous as ever. "This is by no means a simple task of marching across the Middle East and throwing the Reploids out by brute force. They have no doubt foreseen our motives, and have begun fortifying and entreching themselves around their encampment. Thus, this Operation will demand the utmost cooperation and effort from /each and every one of you/." The added emphasis on that last statement coincides with the Elite widening his eyes slightly, as if trying to push his words even harder. Without warning, the lights dim, and a high-quality map of the south-western Middle East blinks onto the vidscreen next to Enker. The Golden Elite turns, and wastes no time, the Mirror Buster snapping up, its tip directed towards Cairo. "This will be our 'launching point', so to speak. In the outposts in and surrounding Cairo await approximately 1.5 million assorted Joes." A small window appears, with several different shots of seemingly endless ranks of rigidly standing Joes. "This force will act as the bulk of our war machine, along with several hundred thousand support units." "Our first objective in our campaign will be the occupation of Israel, more specifically, Jerusalem." On cue, a thick blue arrow with the Wily insignia on it curves up from Egypt and into the Sinai peninsula, where it stops for a moment, allowing Enker to continue. "As little notable resistance is expected in the so called 'Holy Land', only a few of the Joe battalions will proceed to Jerusalem, leaving the bulk of the force to mop up any resistance in the Sinai region." The arrow split, about a quarter of it angling directly north, and into Israel. A small explosion icon, indicating a battle, is then tacked onto the Jerusalem area. "Complete control of the city should be ensured within a day or so of the initial attack, at the most." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/31 Posted Author Operation: MBGB (2/4) Fri Jun 28 Enker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The expeditionary force is then to rejoin the bulk of the marching army, at a rendezvous point in northern Saudi Arabia." The smaller blue arrow now angles again, and reconnects with the thicker arrow, which has been slowly but steadily moving east. "Now, as I am sure most of you know, the majority of this region, as well as the terrain surrounding Kuwait, is an absolute desert." The window appears once again, this time showing panning shots of miles and miles of desert sand. "This is not exactly the most favourable of enviroments for an attacking army, because of its prime candidacy for defensive artillery fire. Our Joes would be cut down like wheat if we were to simply march right up to the Repliforce's doorstep." Enker now adopts a more stern expression. "Thus, I have devised a different tactic." The entire map disappears, replaced with a schematic for a seemingly massive troop transport, a Joe shown standing next to it for scale. However most noticeable is the fact that the transport sports a massive drillbit, not unlike that found on the WilyMole, on it's fore. "This is the Burrower-J Transport, designed to carry up to an entire company of Joes securely to a destination /underground/." A window pops up, showing the interior of a simply enormous factory, with no location given. No doubt, it is an extremely secure facility. The camera pans over an assembly line showcasing the various stages of the Burrower-J's construction. "These are currently being assembled as I speak, and they should be ready for use by the time our Joe army reaches its rendezvous point in Saudi Arabia. At that time, with the help of the Dreadskull airship, they will be airlifted to said rendezvous point and properly loaded, in as much cover as we can muster. We can /not/ have any of the enemy know about the transport division." The giant image of the map returns to the screen, and a new, thinner yellow arrow juts out from off-screen, eventually connecting with the large blue arrow. They will transport approximately a third of our Joe ranks, and separate, smaller Burrower-R transports will be allocated to respective Robot Master squads." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/32 Posted Author Operation: MBGB (3/4) Fri Jun 28 Enker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now, things on the map get a touch complicated. The main blue arrow branches off into two separate points, one slightly larger than the other. The yellow line joins the thicker of the two. The smaller arrow becomes dashed, representing the transport force going underground, and arcs under the thicker line, and connects with the Kuwait base. The main blue line, with the yellow line over it, continues east, eventually connecting with the Kuwait base. Another new arrow, this one green with Bass' helmet as an insignia, appears from off-screen, and connects to the Kuwait base at the same time as the other arrows. Now Enker attempts to explain. "The transport division will burrow immediately, and proceed to the Kuwait base. The Dreadskull, along with reinforcements being constructed as I speak, will accompany the bulk of the Joe force. This division is expected to take heavy casualties, but such is necessary in order for the campaign, as a whole, to succeed. If all goes as planned, both divisions, along with Bass' Quint Blimp assault squad, should arrive on site at around the same time." A basic, wireframe diagram of the interior of the Kuwait base takes control of the screen, based on reconnaissance performed by Gemini Man. Many details are missing, but one should understand the "gist" of what the base looks like. "This is what we know of the Kuwait base," Enker continues. "We can most certainly expect extreme defenses, in most every form possible. Anti-aircraft, minefields, anti-infantry turrets, and possibly Maverick Hunter support. This is how we are to proceed." On cue, the Burrower transports jut out from beneath the ground as recklessly as possible, and immediately begin unloading their troops. "Ideally, the Burrower transports will destroy as many emplacements within the base as possible in the process of surfacing. They will unload their holds as swiftly as possible, then serve as mobile gun platforms for the Joes." Next comes the main Joe force, along with the massive form of the Dreadskull floating above them. "Mine defusing vehicles will be at the fore front of the main Joe force, but even with this precaution, heavy losses are to be expected. The Dreadskull, too, is expected to attract heavy enemy fire." Just like the Commander said, the force pushes on, firefights and explosions abound. Finally comes the enormous form of the Quint Blimp. "Bass should be arriving around now, along with the Green and Yellow Devils." The Golden One pauses, inclining his head slightly, "As I'm sure you are all aware, what our Force Commander intends to do, exactly, is a mystery. But I expect, and hope, he will be capable in this regard." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/33 Posted Author Operation: MBGB (4/4) Fri Jun 28 Enker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ At last, the screen snaps off, and the lights return to full force. The Mirror Buster is withdrawn, and its owner turns fully towards the camera. "I expect you all to download all documents and schematics attached to this broadcast, and research them fully. Knowledge is power." He leans forward on his podium. "Any, and I stress ANY questions regarding this matter are to be directed to me immediately. This operation is about to commence, and each one of us must know exactly what they are to do. Squad duties and roles in the operation are to be distributed as soon as possible." Enker leans back, pausing for a good few seconds, apparently catching a breath. "As I have stated before, knowledge and power. Educate yourselves in Operation: MBGB. That is all." (OOC: Whew. Alright, sorry if there are any glaring errors in any of the posts. If there is something anyone is unclear about, /don't hesitate/ to page or @mail me. That's exactly what I'm here for. Thanks for reading!) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/34 Posted Author OOC: WilyWorld Fri Jun 28 Gravity Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hey guys. Just so you all know, I spent several hours tonight (this morning?) working with Taurus to iron out the final kinks in WilyWorld. It is fully made, complete with objects, ready to be placed. For now it's in the possession of City-Builder (Yes, it's so big we had to call in City-Builder to make it), waiting for the opening ceremonies to drop it. Before then, I don't want people inspecting the new object, thereby ruining my nice surprise. Speaking of the opening, I'm not sure when it's going to be; sometime after Operation: MBGB is all I know. Objects can always be added afterwards (and before, if I can catch Taurus again to do it), but right now it's fan-freaking-tastic. Ask Enker; he's been supervising the project, and I think I've done him, the Masters, and the MUSH as a whole proud. With the completion of WilyWorld, I have done what I set out to do from day one: Make my lasting mark upon this MUSH. So if I'm horrendously giddy for the next ... I don't know, YEAR, this is why. I'll save the real mushy stuff for the actual opening, but for now, thanks to everyone who's helped. You know who you are. Over and out; under and above. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/35 Posted Author Orders - Alpha <1/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bass appears on screen, apparently in his new office. It's dark, and there look to be heads of various odd prey in the background, most impaled by.. an equally various variety of swords. Odd. His feet are up on the desk, body reclined, and a datapad is present on the table. Behind him, a Neo Joe dressed as a biker stands, in the midst of putting up another head. "Let's keep this short and sweet. Alpha squadron, band together and prepare to thwart some pathetic good guys. I want you boys to get together and practice some building sink techniques that could be used against the Kuwait base in addition to the Wilymole's. Practice it on, say.." He turns his chair, left hand pulling into screen with a handful of darts. The chair spins the entire way around as he stuffs them into the gaping maw of the Neo Buster, before firing them off screen. The view shifts to show them impeded into a spinning wheel ala the wheel of morality, albeit with cities listed. "Well, take your pick. Rio, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong. I want you all kept in good health, however; take some of the other demolition workers along if necessary, but ideally this, like the rest of these assignments, squad specific led by your squad leader. Let's move on." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/36 Posted Author Orders - Beta <2/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "So, next on the list is Beta. Hey. Watch it with that!" Bass admonishes off screen. The camera moves to show a Neo Joe in an odd native get-up, in the middle of putting down one of Treble's favorite chewtoys. Is that a giant plush Gemini Man? "Idiot. Treble, ball ball." Sounds of mauling ensue. "Right. Beta squadron, if Metal Man's not out of that godforsaken goop yet, you have permission to e-ring your own leader. Otherwise, gather together what information we have on General and look into finding parts to facilitate a mobile Ion Cannon of our own. There should be some half-wits out there with Ion weaponry of their own by now. Track them down, and find out how they work. Take along a technician if required." "Other than that, report to Ballade to see how you can help with the southern takings. Otherwise? Crawl back under a rock. At least Heat Man looked vaguely, uh, odd in his giant over-aggressive Aqua Man-like 'I'm a flaming lighter, look at me, look at me, kaboom' way; the rest of you are ugly. Especially you, Metal Man." "But like I said, look into the Ion weaponry. Check with the Old Man, just so you're not wasting your time, though; and if you are, tough, I want specfics." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/37 Posted Author Orders - Gamma <3/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "For the love of.. how many times do I have to tell you freaks to watch it with my stuff?" Bass declares prior to going on, before firing a flurry of darts off screen. There's a yell. The camera shows a Neo Joe looking as if he belonged in a rodeo, writhing in agony due to the darts sticking out of his head. There's then a crash of whatever it was holding breaking. "Oh, you're so dead.. Clean that. I can always get another." "Gamma squadron. I want information. And quite unfortunately, you're the lot to go to in order to get it. It's pretty simple. You're going to make sure your asses aren't seen, sorry Quint, and find out the specifics on how the Repliforce has been bolstering their defenses. I'm quite serious about not being seen here. Do what you have to, but get the information. Likewise, I want to know what rock the Hunters are hiding under these days, since clearly they're not using the decommissioned Labs as frequently over the last four months. Find them. Then we can wipe them out. All of them." "Magnet Man, put some of your disguises into use for this one. I shouldn't need to tell you your jobs, nor outline your abilities. You have your job, Gamma, go and do it." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/38 Posted Author Orders - Delta <4/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Delta squadron. I honestly have no idea what the hell to do with the lot of you, since you all quite failed in bringing the southern areas into control. Report to Ballade for further orders as to that, and your BEATING. Let's not forget your BEATINGS. Hey Stiff," He must mean Ballade. "-make sure they get some nice punishments. I don't care if it involves having to ride past Light Labs on push bikes to test their new defenses or having to strut down a Eurasia fashion show in swimsuits. Let them feel the displeasure of the Elite. Or you'll feel mine." Bass abruptly twitches, and slams to his feet, one finger pointing indignantly right past the camera. "Dammit! Why the hell did I use you lot? You'd be better suited in a village than helping me set my gear up!" The camera shifts. It's a Neo Joe, looking to be a navy model. Odd. With a growl, Bass sits back down. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/39 Posted Author Orders - Epsilon <5/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Epsilon squadron, continue on with WilyWorld. Star Man, I'd like you to consider the possibility of putting some music together. Quite frankly, that GNN Weekly is starting to piss me off. At the least, let's put a Robot Master cd together and force the useless gits of the world to listen to some crap that's actually not. Other than that, look into preparing yourselves to assist with the assault into Kuwait. Additional aerial fighters may be a nice touch simply to act as cannon fodder with the generics, just to distract while Enker does his thing." "And dammit, Enker, your thing better work this time. I hate it when your thing doesn't work. Do you REALIZE how frustrating it is, when your thing doesn't work when we need it or want it, and we have to look into getting it fixed once I'm done with it?" Bass sighs, and shakes his head, helm just clearing his shoulders. Next. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/40 Posted Author Orders - Zeta <6/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Zeta squadron. Uh. Zeta.. Zeta.." Bass' hateful eyes roll back for a moment, as he thinks up something on the spot. Don't you just feel loved, Zeta? Isn't it nice to be forgotten? "Right. Zeta. I want you to put your might to the test, and find some nice targets in the United States to be leveled at a later date, unless you think it prudent to destroy them as Zeta Squadron yourselves. I want success on these, however. Look, particularly, into any ride armor part manufacturers, Repliforce weapon suppliers, or quite frankly, reploid construction plants being sponsored by the United Nations. Coordinate with Omicron. Their orders are later. Not now. Later." Bass looks off screen. The camera shifts in advance, expecting some sort of fireworks-like display. It's just a Neo Joe, wearing a hardhat and a flannel vest. After a moment, the camera returns to Bass. Next. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/41 Posted Author Orders - Eta <7/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bass smirks now. "And now we scrape at the bottom of the barrel. Eta squadron. Feel free to pull your thumb out and get to work. You've got some little music production company, Slash Man? Good. Get in contact with Star Man, and get that cd out. The rest of the Robot Masters can lend songs or vocals if you want, I don't really give a flying.. heck.. about it one way or another. Just do something worthwhile." "Spring Man. Once you've recovered from the BEATING I'm going to give you in the Pit at some stage since you were STUPID enough to sign on for that PATHETIC challenge, consider putting some exercise videos together. For those of you who are presently overweight -- and I'm looking at you, Frost Man, put down that goddamn popsicle -- you may want to look into doing a little workout. Do I care if it won't help? Maybe it'll get a few cheap laughs." Next. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/42 Posted Author Orders - Theta <8/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Theta squadron. Assuming Sword Man is back in two pieces, coordinate together and prepare for assaults on some of the United Nations facilities sprinkled across the Middle East /beyond/ the Repliforce's eyesore, and into south-west Asia. You know, the United Nations really does piss me off. It's a pity I can't just send Clown Man in again to repeat his little April Fools Day Massacre, but c'est la vie. At the least, someone shut up that old Canadian. Damn, she pisses me off, 'eh', especially since she doesn't know what she's talkin' 'aboot'. ARGH!" "JUST DO SOMETHING USEFUL OTHERWISE, THETA, OR I'LL RIP OFF THE ARMS OF SOME CANADIANS AND BEAT YOU TO DEATH WITH THEM!" Next. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/43 Posted Author Orders - Omega <9/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bass calms down. Snap fire little temper, isn't it? "Ahh, here we go.. Omega squadron. King's little court. Magic Man, continue to wipe out whatever the hell it is you've been wiping out lately. Whoever the hell's in charge of Omega for this month, get your ass in gear and write up a report on what the hell the squad's been doing lately. Otherwise, you can all wait for King to get off his throne when I take the chair out from under the door handle, then he can figure out what to do with you lot." Again, Bass twitches. The camera shifts, to show a sixth Neo Joe, dressed as a cop. The Force Leader blinks, before peering from one to the other. Biker, Indian, Soldier, Construction Worker, Police Officer, Cowboy. His eyes widen. "Oh, you SICK FREAKS!" The Neo Buster chimes. Rapid fire mode. Next. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/44 Posted Author Orders - Omicron <10/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Oh, wait, now we're just hitting T&A. Minus Number Man. A pity he's going to be square rooted if he screws up anytime soon." Bass sneers. "Omicron squadron. I want information out of you lot as well. Put your feminine wiles, all five of you, into work. Number Man, I want you to see Plant Man and Quint to assist with putting yours together. Comply." "Once complete, I want to know what the Maverick's are up to. Bring them out for drinks in Tartarus, but try to be discrete about it. I don't want to hear of anyone being put six foot under to get the information, at least not YET. I just want to know what they're planning. In fact, if someone can grab Aqua Man out of the closet he's hiding in, he might be able to give Number Man some additional tips in picking up, considering how badly Number Man does as a player." Next. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/45 Posted Author Orders - Techies <11/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "To put it simply, Enker's little march is going to result in a lot of casualties in the generic divisions. I don't care. However, I want a bigger distraction. To that extent, I want all medics, techies and idiots to start working on the stupidest and most distracting ideas and weapons they can manufacture. I want the absurdity to simply puzzle our opposition into oblivion, before my fist brings them back for a dosage of sheer pain." "That's right. This is a free right to be an idiot and not get yourself blasted for it. But you better show results when the time comes, or I may retroactively deal out BEATINGS for WASTING ALL OF OUR TIME! If you want some absurd ideas, go talk to the old man. He passes them about fifteen times as frequently as he does his meals." "That'll do for now. I've talked your ears off. Go do something useful with what I've said." "Bass out." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/46 Posted Author OOC: Orders - OOC <12/11> Fri Jun 28 Bass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As an FYI, I'd like to see the scenes mentioned run in order to create as much RP as possible for the RMs. Some of those ideas will hopefully lead to some ongoing intra faction RP, beatings aside, something we could really use. We don't see enough of each other, so to speak. ;> For the exterior scenes, arrange them on RP-Coordination and through page with the other factions. Don't fret if things turn out bad; that's always a chance, and I account for that. But give it a try at the least. Learn what you do through proper IC lines, RP accordingly, have a good time. That's the aim of the game. Don't forget that. Enjoy yourselves. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/47 Posted Author OOC: Omicron orders Fri Jun 28 Pisces ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Just because Number Man's player isn't lucky in love doesn't mean you have to rub it in! *sob!* -Pisces is gonna go have a good cry. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Robot Master $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 12/48 Posted Author Trouble at Alpha Sphere Fri Jun 28 Metal Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *spinny* Its Metal Man...oh joy what would the windbag want? "Metal Man here, I personally drove off a Reploid that was causing some trouble about Alpha Sphere. As for why I was there I was looking for Guts Man to see if he needed any more loads of Steel for his building projects. Well the Reploid spouted some Mav Propganda and fled into the ocean." *image of a digused Slash Beast not that we know its Slash.* "Metal Man out. Oh wait one last thing. Someone needs to go fish Cut Man out of the water, he feel in while trying to get to scene of the disturbance." *spinny* -El Ego was here. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ [Radio: (E) Theta] Squad CO Sword Man transmits, "All members of Theta Squad available, I would like to meet with you at our Outpost to discuss the orders given to us." [Radio: (E) Theta] Tengu Man transmits, "Sure." [Radio: (E) Theta] Search Man transmits, "On our way... As you command." [Radio: (E) Theta] Clown Man transmits, "Already there, Swordy. Can I let Sideshow sleep in?" [Radio: (E) Theta] Squad CO Sword Man transmits, "...if you wish, Sir Clown." Sphere Outpost Accessed through a secret entrance within one of the monitoring stations of the Aswan Damn, this is the Robot Master's Theta Squad Command Center for monitoring the Nile/Lake Nasser/Aswan Region. In the center is a training circle of sorts, most likely for Sword Man, where one can practice while staying out of the ways of others. On the north side of the Sphere is a makeshift command center. All the monitoring systems, screens and such, as well as a desk and several documents lie here. On the eastern side are the barracks. The quarters are much smaller than the usual fare, but sufficient nonetheless. The western and Southern Side are occupied by large supply closets and several small "bunkers" of defensive drones and other equipment. The walls of the Sphere are decorated in eighths, one for each Theta. Each section bears the Wily W, as well as a stylized Theta representing each members unique traits, such as Sword's blade bisecting the character. there is a ladder leading upward to ground level, protected completely with reinforced metal and electronic security measures galore. Contents: Astro Man Search Man Tengu Man Sword Man Tengu Man's Loft Frost Man's Play House Sword Man's Stronghold Team Clown Headquarters (#4555Ten) Sword Man is currently at a desk within the Outpost. He is shuffling a few papers here and there, as well as attempting to get the few monitors they have up and running with help from a few of the mets. Currently, the monitors show a map of Theta Territory, the Middle East, and Southwestern/Southern Asia. Each has several dots pockmarking them. He currently waits for the arrivial of the rest of the squad. Tengu Man strolls in in his usual casual manner, and from the earlier sound of his jets roaring it's obvious he's ust arrived. He looks around, spots Sword Man and waves. "Hey. You rang?" From one the side rooms, Da Clown walks in... with a sleeping monkey curled up on his hat. Shh. Search Man looks around as he enters both heads checking the monitors silently before he salutes Sword, "We're here as ordered sir... What do you need?" Astro Man zips into the room, making his usual entrance of popping from his lower body along with his orbital spheres. He then proceeds to dust himself down and look presentable. Sword Man hears the entrance of all those currently present and turns around, papers still in hand. He bows to all of them quickly, then speaks. "Good day, brothers. You all realize what I have called you for, so I should not need to repeat myself. Before we discuss the matter of our orders, however, I want an update of the fulfillment of the outstanding orders I have given earlier." He then turns to Search, putting down his papers for now. "Sir Search, how have the Security Reinforcement Efforts been?" $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Orders for Clown Man $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Assigned by: Sword Man Date: Sun Jun 16 15:34:47 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I want you to obtain information about DeVry's whereabouts and plans. DeVry is like a cornered rat, dangerous when pressured. We must eliminate him now. Coordinate your efforts with Astro. His radio interception skills combined with your unique methods of psychological warfare will expediate DeVry's uncovering and subsequent elimination. Keep me informed of your progress on our personal squad channel. DeVry is a menace we can not let remain. For the Glory of Wily $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Search Man nods before both heads look at eachother, they move to a monitor and type a few keys displaying a map then the positions of all defense forces before the left head starts, "As you can see the reinforments are moving in as ordered, all stations report that everything is going smoothly. All factories are refitted as the one we showed you earlier.", he stops as the right continues, "Proper equipment has been given to the security forces along with proper orders. While the sensor arrays are online and hidden from sight." Sword Man nods. "Thank you, Sir Search. This should keep attacks such as the ones perpetrated at Khartoum as well as our factories to a bare minimum now." He coughs, then turns to Clown and Astro. "Sir Clown, Sir Astro. Have you made progress in finding the location of Dr. DeVry?" Astro Man has reconnected. Sword Man nods. "Thank you, Sir Search. This should keep attacks such as the ones perpetrated at Khartoum as well as our factories to a bare minimum now." He coughs, then turns to Clown and Astro. "Sir Clown, Sir Astro. Have you made progress in finding the location of Dr. DeVry?" (Re for Astro) Clown Man frowns darkly, "Other than the encounter one miss Kalinka Cossack had with DeVry, he's been keeping his nose clean, I'm afraid to say," Da Clown grumbles, "He's about... but I don't know *WHERE*." Astro Man shakes his head. "I've been unable to hack any useful frequenciesthat might give us information. It seems they have taken measures to insulate themselves against my equipment, because I'm having a hard time of it. Nothing has been found about his activities on the radio." Search Man is silent as he listens, both heads nodding as he waits to hear the next subject $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Tartarus $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 25/33 Posted Author A new poster in the Sheol Pit Thu Jun 27 Fusion Phoenix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you go inside the Sheol Pit's entry way, you should see a new poster, placed there by management. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ BANNED FOR LIFE: Fusion Phoenix *Insert a stock photo of Fusion here* FOR: Disrupting the commerce of the Sheol Pit. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Ask around, and you won't find many eye witnesses, but apparently Fusion managed to get out of his grudge match with Gravity Man without fighting. Aslo, there are reports from some fangirls (and one fanboy) about a kyoote met, but most of the rest were either drunk or knocked out. OOC: If you hunt around, you can actually find the details. Page Fusion or Gravity for details. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Sword Man nods. "Your efforts are still commendable. Keep searching for possible information." Finally, he picks up his papers and gets ready to talk about the orders. "You have heard our orders that were handed down by Sir Bass. We are to scout out UN military targets beyond the scope of the Kuwait base. That means venturing further into the Middle East and Western Asia and finding the viable targets. Sir Tengu? Sir Astro? I put you in charge of scouting the locations of these bases, Sir Tengu from the Sky and Sir Astro from space, using the various tools at your disposal. Sir Clown, Sir Search, once we have found the targets, you shall investigate each one on reconnaisance missions. Sir Clown shall use his extensive deception skills as the visible front while Sir Search shall scan the radioes. Once that has been done, I shall lead the attacks on each, as ordered." He looks around and sees if anyone has questions regarding the plans he's set forth. Clown Man nods... before hrming. "...What about DeVry? Is he still to be hunted should be run across him?" Da Clown REALLY hopes the answer is YES. Tengu Man, his arms folded across his chest, merely nods. "You got it." Search Man nods, "No signal will get past my scanners... We are ready to do the job whenever the order is given sir." Sword Man nods to Clown. "You shall be able to track down Dr. DeVry in between missions. Sir Astro shall take your place when it comes time for your reconnaisance missions. However, at the moment, Sir DeVry is secondary. He shall still be a primary target, but there are more pressing matters to deal with aside from him. Any other questions or comments pertaining to the plan?" Tengu Man shrugs, mostly compliant. "None here." Clown Man holds up a hand. "...Bass wants us to silence the Canadian Old Lady....Who wants the job?" Astro Man furrows. "he who?" [OOC] Astro Man says, "The." [OOC] Astro Man says, "Nngah." Tengu Man looks over at Clown, interested. "I'll do it. But...who again?" [OOC] Clown Man says, "'Cause I can't take it. Deirdre is kinda my alt. :)" [OOC] Tengu Man hehes. [OOC] Sword Man says, "What's her full name again?" [OOC] Clown Man says, "Deirdre Garneau." "I believe Sir Bass speaks of Lady Garneau?" Sword sneers at the mention of her name, but continues. "Assassination is beyond me. Sir Tengu? Shall you be willing?" Astro Man has partially disconnected. Search Man looks to Clown saying, "Who are you talking about?... We would do it but Tengu has offered. ", he focuses on Sword saying at the same time, "While what are our orders until we begin scanning frequencies before the attack?" Tengu Man looks at the various speakers, then at Sword Man. "Sure thing, boss...sure thing. I'll find 'er..." He leaves it hanging. He'll do the job. [OOC] Clown Man says, "Please be gentle, Tengu. :)" Astro Man waves his hands. "Oh, nonononono, I'm not good at that sort of thing at all." He brings his orbital spheres to fore, projecting a series of images that, while generic, could be useful in Raids. Downed gumbies, unexploded bombs, piles of money, leaking gas pipes etc. "I did build some holograms though, that might be useful in raids. You can use things like these for all sorts of things!" [OOC] Tengu Man flashes a grin. "Mm-hmm." Sword Man nods. "Very well, then." He then turns to Search Man. "Sir Search, you shall assist me in plotting out our preliminary avenues of attack. The number of drone forces that shall be necessary, the safest area of entrance, and other similar matters. We shall need to be ready, even as further information arrives." He then turns to Astro. "Sir Astro, do you have any comments or requests to add? If not, I shall continue." Clown Man nods once. "Oh, if Search and Astro are interested, I could offer up the Aieralbot toys as a secondary recon unit." Search Man nods but says nothing else as both heads go through a few strategies before looking at eachother for a few seconds then to Clown, "If it is needed we'll ask... Who knows if it will though." Astro Man shakes his head. "Apart from those holograms, which might be useful later, no."