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Atlantis -<Palace of Waters Entrance>-(#240RFnt)

     The only way to describe even the entrance to the Palace of Waters is lavish. From the coral-encrusted battlements to the mother of pearl inlaid doors, from the cascading waterfalls that splash down the sides of the palace into the surrounding lake, it is obvious that the owner has made the seas and all contained therein his domain. Above, a sinGLe spire curls gently around, shaped LIke a nautilus shell. At the massive gates, two massive statues of fish-LIke warriors stand guard at the locked doors.

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 <N>orth:                  Atlantis -<Palace of Waters Interior>-
 <S>outh:                  Atlantis -<Grand Waterway>-

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Message: 9/41                      Posted        Author

UN Meeting                         Wed Dec 04    Sting Chameleon

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	 "Ahem...I sort of did something, that I'm not sure some of us would appreciate." He scratches the back of his head and LIfts his optic brows, "You mentioned Signas in your post, Vile, and I am reminded that I as well saw Signas yesterday. He, Gale Sorcerer, Guts Man, and I ran into each other by chance on the steps of the UN. I was there hoping to secure some things of interest to me. Gale Sorcerer asked me, to avoid a confiLIct, if I was there to sign us up for the LIttle debate thing. Being equally incLIned to avoid confLIct, I responded with an affirmative. So...I sort of signed us up. I don't know if we were planning on going, but...I guess we are now. Ummm, sorry?" He smiles at the end, then stands to attention hoping that his correctness of stance will assure him forgiveness.

	 "Sting Chameleon out!"

People don't just drown everyday. Sometimes you need to help them along.

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Message: 11/48                     Posted        Author

Stardroids at Easter Island        Wed Dec 04    Fusion Phoenix

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*Spinny. No Spinny. Fusion Phoenix.*

"Last night there was a GLobal broadcast inviting one and all to come to Easter Island. There Procyon announced the opening of the 'Doomsday Games.' Despite the name, Procyon said that neither the fate of the world or the fate of the participants would be risked. The people of earth are invited to form teams of three each to take part in these games, which will include a Scavenger Hunt, something called 'Battleshpere' and quote 'other such amusing LIttle games.' Procyon seems to intend all of this to be entertainment for us. They will begin Thursday, December 5th, at Easter Island."

"Now that was relativaly easy to understand. The rest of it is where it gets confusing. Procyon mentioned his regret at not being able to save planets destroyed by the Stardroids, and claimed that the one time he did save a world, it was after it was destroyed, and that it was his homeworld. At this point, Duet, consort to the fallen Duo, appeared. She berated Procyon for his now fallen nature, and seemed to want us to excell at Procyon's games. Procyon blaimed Duet for all the deaths the Stardroids caused, then made the big confusing claim."

"Procyon said that earth was his home world, and he would not allow it to be destroyed again. Which means it has been destroyed once allready."

"Duet said that she would help us against the Nothing. At this point Procyon attacked Duet. Duet urged us to leave for our own safety, and I was in the middle of trying to convince Iris to leave with me when Procyon broke off the fight so as not to hurt those gathered there with his fight. His parting words were: 'Remember though. Not once have I said that Nigh was here to destroy you. Despite what those else who have claimed to serve him. Some do not know the true purpose of things. Remember that, and remember that /they/ have tried to destroy your world already once.'"

"Duet was pulled away by some unknown force. The Stardroid Luna appeared as Duet left, but offered no new information beyond the fact that she sided with Duet."

"This concludes my report of the events."

*No Spinny. Spinny. EOF*

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Message: 15/7                      Posted        Author

Tremors vs. Chess                  Wed Dec 04    Burst Man

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Today a Challenge between The Maverick Hunter Seismic Earthwrom and The master Burst Man took place in the arena...The results:The Winner is...Burst Man of Robot Masters!Those who placed their bets on him may go to get their prizes, those who placed a bet on Sy...can say goodbye to their money.

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[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Some people are allergic to flowers."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "I'll tell you what's wrong."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "IT'S FREAKIN' ANNOYING, THAT'S WHAT'S WRONG!"

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "Have you no color to your soul?"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger hisses, "Warn me before screaming."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "The hell?"

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man takes a breath, then pauses. "Rigger." Then lets loose. "MAYBE IT'S BLACK! WHY THE HELL SHOULD I CARE?"

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "Black is the absence of color. Even the night sky, while dark, is filled with beautiful color."

Somewhere on the MUSH, Dawn has connected.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "The sky is filled with beautiful neon signs that advertises lap dances at $25 zennies."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man takes a deep breath.

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Actually, black is every color absorbed. White is every color reflected."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "W-- ... ... DAMMIT, GUTS!"

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man facepalms loudly.

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "If color is not reflected, miss Rigger, it is absent."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "No, it's just not visible. There's a difference."

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "I stand corrected. Well done."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man's grumbLIngs are muffled by the sound of him facepalming hard and repeatedly.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Do you ever sit corrected? Or do you have to stand up to be correct? Cause man I don't feel LIke standing up."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "AUGH!"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger begins mumbLIng quietly, "Not visible... absorbs.... where are those notes?" *shuffle*

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I still can't get over how lame this Doomsday Games thing is. That has to be the stupidest idea since the pet rock."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "And yet we're expected to go along with it none the less. Says alot for stupidity."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ;'s voice ... ... modulated calm ... upper ... ... ... ... evening ... Lord. Are you ... need ... any form ... ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... greetings. ... "...Cyber..."

[Radio] Transmission detected: :is impassively British. ... Commander?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... Good to see ... returned to us.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "No. Says alot for what you idiots will do. 'Oh I know! Let's go screw around in Star Haven for our own good!' 'Oh let's make an alLIance with the Stardroids and talk things over!' 'Let's combine peanut butter and fish heads!' God you people are idiots."

[Radio: (C) None] Yin Yoma Byte transmits, "...I could always detonate the mines..."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Weren't you on Starhaven too at one point, Guts?"

Beam Demon has disconnected.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Well yeah, but I wanted to blow up the place. Not repair it and rape it for aLIen technology."

[Radio] Transmission detected: Hm. Perhaps two ... for you. ... in ... ... interest you.

[Radio: (C) None] Bass transmits, "That would have been the most intelLIgent thing to do."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... you Commander ... I am ... to return to active duty. And ... am ... ... ... ... Sigma.

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "That was my plan. Dunno about anyone else."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "You're saying that now!"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "I was saying it then too."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "No you don't. I have a photographic memory!"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Just LIke I said with Atlantis as well."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "Guts..."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "...just...don't."

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Message: 9/42                      Posted        Author

Status Report: Cyber Peacock       Wed Dec 04    Cyber Peacock

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Unit C3-P0R2-D2 reporting. Status of unit Cyber Peacock is now upgraded to fit for active duty. Physical condition is reported as optimal. Neural net processes have reached peak efficiency after replacing a resistor in the fourth cascade relay of the seventh frontal sensor relay. Mental condition is upgraded to stable, optimal rating pending further examination. Recommend avoidance of keywords: 'Lunar base', 'Enigma' and 'Sonic Banshee'. These seem to trigger psychotic episodes of unparalleled violence or complete catatonia. Returned to active duty as of Wed Dec 04 21:43:02 2215 GMT.

"Artificial intellegence is no match for natural stupidity."

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[Radio: (C) None] Barrage Raptor transmits, "I thought blowing up Starhaven was a better idea, but the UN didn't want to for some reason."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "They apparently felt doing it themselves on accident was better."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man images of Guts Man's memory.oO(Shows everyone in negative colors, Vile has a giant moehawk on his head, while Mega Man LIcks his crotch LIke a dog. There's another image of Rigger with an apron and mittens on saying, 'Let's repair this place and rape it for aLIen technology')Oo. Guts Man chuckles, "Hehehehehe, photographic."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... Cyber.

[Radio] Transmission detected: Thank ... Doctor.

[Radio: (C) None] Kain transmits, "OOC: That... was... disturbing. o.o"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Guts, while I can't recieve data transmissions, I do know the soundi t makes over the radio. That better not have been anything involving me."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Cyber ... Nice ... hear you're ... operational.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Why were you wearing an apron, Rigger?"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "... I wasn't. ..I don't.... oh whatever."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man bLInks.

[Radio: (C) None] Kaph transmits, "Aprons are standard attire when raping aLIen technology"

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "....Sir Guts....oh, never mind. I shall not bother..."

[Radio] Transmission detected: Many ... ... ... ... ... ... ... memory. ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

Jet Stingray has connected.

[Radio: (C) None] Kain transmits, "I think I shall hafta destroy this computer now that it has downloaded that. *deep shudder* On the other hand... I wonder if Derek is interested in that image..."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "... Don't you DARE."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "I'd say something, but I think my programming is broken."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "Oh wait. Maybe not."

[Radio] Transmission detected: Cyclops ... currently ... ... ... active member of ... new Cyborg Additions ... ... Maverick ... Cyber.

[Radio: (C) None] Yin Yoma Byte transmits, "OOC: ...Image?"

[Radio: (C) None] Yin Yoma Byte transmits, "OOC: What I miss? $$$D"

Jet Stingray has disconnected.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... ... Maverick cyborg - first of ... ... ... Mechanic ... trade." ... "I will famiLIarize myself with ... ... in ... point ... hours when the scheduled database maintenance has ...

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "(OOC: Look at 16/36, Byte. :D)"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... Cyber Peacock? Do you know ... Schism ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: I ... of the name ... am able ... ... ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: Prismatic Spider ... ... for ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: Thank you ... is working ... ... project which I beLIeve you ... be ... great assistance ... You should enjoy it.

[Radio] Transmission detected: I ... honoured to ... ... ...

Hunter HQ - Command Level(#6038Rnt)

	This deck once served as the command center of the Fort Sam Houston, and remains so today, restored and refit with the best in modern technology. Built in the shape of a broad semicircle, the command center's curved wall is dominated by sweeping observation windows- thick panels of reinforced GLass ensuring durabiLIty while providing a panoramic and crystal-clear view of the surrounding tropical lagoon. An observation walk LIning the inside of the windows offers an unobstructed approach to the view. 

	The room's focus, however, is the sLIghtly raised platform in the middle, LIned with consoles and computer banks, equipment to accomodate any need the Hunters may have. A matching host of monitors, displays and holo-projectors depend from the ceiLIng on heavy metal braces, within easy reach and view. 

 Contents:                               Contents:                      
 Bowie [Unarmored] [MH]                  Dr. Thomas LIght [Normal] [MH]         
 Rigger [Jumpsuit] [MH]
 Zero's Chair
 West <W>:                 Hunter HQ - Teleporter Room
 North <N>:                Hunter HQ - Meeting Room
 South <S>:                Hunter HQ - War Room
 East <E>:                 Hunter HQ - LIft Station

Bowie hasn't been LIstening to the radios, and so wouldn't know what Rigger's been sounding LIke. "Ya look LIke a wreck," he says bluntly. "Ah know Ah ain't yer mother, but Ah thank ya ought t'go rest up some more....oh, hi, Doc."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

Rigger leans back into her chair which creaks mildly in protest at how far she leans it back. A hand LIfts to run tiredly through her hair as she simply grunts in response. "I nearly died, I don't expect to feel okay. FeeLIng hurt is how I know I'm still aLIve though. I'm not sure excersize works on neurotixons though, doc."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... decided to ... ... all ... ... off. ... ... and ... drunk. Or whatever ... ... ... ... when you ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: SING!

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... the way...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... annoying ... ... the ... her name is -- ... ... one -- is ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "I lay down a challenge of sinGLe combat in the Tartarus Sheol Pit. Any takers?"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I take Byte!"

"Well," says LIght as he nods to Bowie with something of a happy and...well, rather knowing...grin to the young reploid, he says to Rigger "It never -hurts-, if a person is trying to cleanse a system, to run water through it faster. In most cases, the same can be said for humans and their systems. Again, if they can handle it, it's best not to overtax the system. Can we get you to bed?"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Angie's still hurt..."

[Radio: (C) None] Pyro Squirrel transmits, "I accept, son of Ra."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Did I just ... the word `bint' out of ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Go challenger! Beat up that Pharaoh!"

There is a brief flash of LIght... then the crabdroid appears... attention is directly is on Rigger. "...Pendent or your LIfe." He intones.

[Radio] Transmission detected: You ... ... ... ... A ...

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man bursts out laughing, " Hahahaha! And who would you be? "

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: Holy s***. ... ... national hoLIday.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... plenty of ... mostly ... studies ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Pyro Squirrel transmits, "Does it really matter?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... eggs and hams.

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Your funeral."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "...Stop trying to kill yourself."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "Beat the s*** out of 'im, Ra."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "Bloody suicidal treerat..."

Zero arrives from the Hunter HQ - LIft Station.

Zero has arrived.

Breeze arrives from the Hunter HQ - Teleporter Room.

Breeze has arrived.

[Radio: (C) None] Pyro Squirrel transmits, "Now now, Tengu Man, he said 'honorable' combat, didn't he?"

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Actually, I didn't. Just sinGLe combat."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "What's that got to do with anything?"

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "So he'll 'honorably' kick your aft. So what?"

[Radio: (C) None] Pyro Squirrel transmits, "It has to do with you shutting up."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man laughs.

Whatever Bowie might have said is interrupted by a flash of LIght, followed by the appearance of a Stardroid. There goes any chances of a good mood. ScowLIng, he half asks, half demands, "Whut do you want?"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "...Why do you want to fight him anyway?y"

Cancer's eyes narrows. "The Pendent of the one known as Venus..."

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "You truely do not know when to stop, do thee, Squirrel?"

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "I doubt it, Sword."

Breeze enters the Hunter HQ - Teleporter Room.

Breeze has left.

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "You'd'a thought he'd've learned his lesson when *I* decided to deal with him, but apparently not."

[Radio: (C) None] Pyro Squirrel transmits, "It's a hobby."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "If the squirrel wins I'm buying him a swimming pool filled with nuts."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... eh?

Zero enters the Hunter HQ - LIft Station.

Zero has left.

Zero arrives from the Hunter HQ - LIft Station.

Zero has arrived.

Zero enters the Hunter HQ - Teleporter Room.

Zero has left.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... I ... ... such ... act ... pure ... ... the ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... he ... a ... death>

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "If he wishes to try, so much the better. It will be a test of bravery and power... And he'll never know if he can succeed until he tries, after all."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... let ... ... painful.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "You are very generous, Guts Man."

Rigger sits slumped in one of the console chairs facing LIght and Bowie. As Cancer suddenly makes his appearance she slowly swivels it in his direction to stare at him. Her eyes are odd, tri-colored instead of two shades for once. The whites of her eyes gone almost entirely red, and her typically mismatched green and red iris staring at the Stardroid from a worn out, almost deathly pale face. "... Yes, hello to you too. Do I look LIke I much care what you want right now?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: I doubt ... is suicidal M'Lord. Simply overestimating ... ... ... considering ... past encounters with Sir ... and Sir Tengu.

Dr. Thomas LIght raises a hand, rather looking LIke he's attempting to get Cancer's attention. Proven by the words that follow, with his eyes hesitating where his words do not, in fear. "Don't threaten her, please. It's usually better to explain yourself, poLIteness, after all." Behind his back he motions Rigger toward the teleporter, then crosses his fingers. "As she said, she's ill and deserves at least the courtesy owed any LIving being."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... kidding.

[Radio] Transmission detected: Quick ... too.

[Radio] Transmission detected: We ... ... ... ... ... ... the popcorn!

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger rasps, "Has anyone got a few hundred gallons of butter, by chance? There's this huge crab here..."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... growls. "Speaking ... Q--"

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "...CRAB."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "...WHERE?"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Well I hate Pharaoh Man. I'd put a bounty on his head if we didn't need him for some purpose or other."

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "Rigger... Do not taunt the Happy Fun Crab."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "...KILL IT."

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "Oh dear. Are those stardroids going insane again?"

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "....this shall not end well."

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Not to worry, he has to go through me as well to harm her."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Get the tartar sauce and lemon juice!"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "*bleep* the happy fun crab, you do not mess with a woman that has PMS as bad as I do right now."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man growls.

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "...kill it, kill it... I want a piece of it... GRRRAAAH!"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Harm her! Harm her good! And harm the old man! I'll give you $50!"

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "That 'Happy Fun Crab' wrecked one of our medical centers."

[Radio: (C) None] Cancer transmits, "...I think I shall leave the dear miss Rigger alone. I hear a bird calLIng me..."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "GRAAAAAAAAH!"

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "... Interesting."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "I'LL KILL YOU!"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "...PMS? *long pause* Congratulations, Rigger. *another long pause* I think?"

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Alas, poor Tengu Man. I never cared to know him well, and now he's going to be beaten until he looks LIke..."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "SHUT THE F*** UP, PHARAOH."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Hahahaha. Oh, dear, Rigger, you must get that girl some education. So naive."

Bowie is half-tempted to sLIng Rigger over his shoulder and make a break for it, but that probably wouldn't be apprecitaed. Instead, he attempts to position himself between Cancer and Rigger. "Now hold up thare. It's not yers, and Ah don't thank she's jus goin t'give it up t'the first Stardroid that asks."

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Cancer, you're Welcome to visit. But don't threaten my children."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I didn't know birds could call out to you. Unless your name is twit."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "...Education..?"

Cancer GLances about, before nodding. "I understand. But..." He shakes a claw. "I do suggest you hand the pendent over to either me, Scorpio, or Denebola... it would be good for your continued health. I shall leave now... as Mr. Tengu Wily deems my attendance..."

With another flash of red LIght...

The Crab is gone.

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man has apparently regained his composure...sorta. "HEY! TARABAGANI! <Crab!>"

Training Room - Skull Fortress(#5894Rnt)

     This majority of this room when inactive is nothing but a giant black box with an overlaid shimmering green wire grid, dotted with holographic projection orbs at regular intervals on the ceiLIng, and a control panel for programming simulations. The only other feature is a shielded viewing balcony above the entrance, where one can watch without fear of stray fire. When turned on, however, the holographic generators can create any scene imaginable, even modifying the laws of physics at will. Thanks to the technology of simulated damage, Masters can use this room for combat training as much as they wish, and no medical drones are necessary.

 Contents:                               Contents:                      

 Tengu Man [Armor] [RM]

 Watcher                                 Holographic Terminal <HT>

 Reinforced Doors <S>:     Common Room - Skull Fortress

Flames arc across everywhere here, culminating in a small island in the middle of a raging waterfall of burning waters. The heat is sweltering, even for a hologram, and flames occasionally arc across the arena. The island's surface is rough and soLId, LIke sandpaper almost, and perfectly circular, as if carved and set into the burning lake. Thus the devil may cry, for these are his tears.

[Radio: (C) None] Cancer transmits, "I am here. o.o"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... if ... ... say ... ... thought Tengu ... could ... ... ... into a rather ... weather ...

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger utters almost breathlessly, "He's coming, Tengu."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Twit twit?"

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "...LET HIM COME."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Mister Crab, please don't hurt Tengu Man."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... there is ... ... ... much left ... him.

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "Does he have a death wish?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... raggedly "...you're NEXT Ra..."

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "AAAAAARGH!"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Mister Crab. How many LIcks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "One, two, or *chomp* three?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... you require ... Sir ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... what ... says is true then this ... ... the product ... the creation of ... alternate ...

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "Ah, Alpha... such a sweet innocent girl. The world would be a much more peaceful place if more people were LIke her."

Amidst the fire and heat that is the arena stands Tengu Man. Or, more accurately, fights Tengu Man. He stages a battle against enemies that aren't there, each strike more vicious than the last. He is PISSED. So pissed... A rage is coming over him, a frightening, berserk rage...

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "If people were LIke her we wouldn't accompLIsh much."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... isn't HERE yet..."

THere is a flash of red LIght... then a voice of death speaks. "As in world's own words... DO. NOT. PISSED. OFF. HAPPY. FUN. CRAB." Cancer is here.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: Ah!

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger mutters, "Remarkably innocent in LIght of her creation, so those of you who keep telLIng me she's dumb, can stuff it."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Then ... ... Procyon have ... if ... ... ... ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "That's true, Guts Man, I don't accompLIsh much at all."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "She's dumber than a chicken."

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "I did not mean to be offensive."

Guts Man arrives from the Common Room - Skull Fortress.

Guts Man has arrived.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... 'tis better ... ... ... ... ... now rather than take the chance ... ... may not be ... to ask ... ... should ... be necessary.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... told you ... isn't--

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Maybe."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... is ... question ... ... moment...

Somewhere on the MUSH, General has disconnected.

Training Room - Skull Fortress(#5894Rnt)

     This majority of this room when inactive is nothing but a giant black box with an overlaid shimmering green wire grid, dotted with holographic projection orbs at regular intervals on the ceiLIng, and a control panel for programming simulations. The only other feature is a shielded viewing balcony above the entrance, where one can watch without fear of stray fire. When turned on, however, the holographic generators can create any scene imaginable, even modifying the laws of physics at will. Thanks to the technology of simulated damage, Masters can use this room for combat training as much as they wish, and no medical drones are necessary.

 Contents:                               Contents:                      
 Guts Man [Normal] [RM]                  Tengu Man [Armor] [RM]
 Watcher                                 Holographic Terminal <HT>
 Reinforced Doors <S>:     Common Room - Skull Fortress

Tengu Man almost jumps out of his skin as the red LIght overcomes the scene before him. He called for the crab, and the crab came. How deLIghtful! Body heaving (as if he has to breathe) he searches out the voice... seeks its owner. "TARABAGANI! WHERE ARE YOUUUU?" he roars, eyes blanching from their normal dark blue...

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "There's no doubt about it."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... to ... you again Silo.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... hear you ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: *sobs*

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... I know ... ... ... know I ... ... attack a ... Or ... really ... ... ... Being all ... ... ... overrated. ... ... ... really matter ... ... mean it could have been someone ... don't ... know in ... world ... ... from this Earth's ... or ... I say ... focus on a ... ... important thing.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... KaLInka?

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Yes ... ... here.

[Radio] Transmission detected: I ... ... that. What's wrong?

[Radio] Transmission detected: Peace?

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...KaLI...

[Radio] Transmission detected: I was thinking how ... get ... phone number but ... is ... ... ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I haven't talked to any chickens, so I don't know."

[Radio] Transmission detected: *weepy-sounding* It is just personal ... only there is ... danger.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "What about turkeys?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ; ... ... course ... ... ... we ... talk ... ... ... ... along ... ... other Rouge ...

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Hello, Guts. It's nice to hear from you again."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Jet ... to hear ... ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I ... avoided Thanksgiving."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... offense but if it's a ... ... ... ... it off ... ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Hey Pops #1."

[Radio] Transmission detected: Hey Silo... ... ... that ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... and ... do we ... ... ... ... our ...

Cancer steps forth through the fires to stand about ten metres away from Tengu. "As I have said, I am here."

Sword Man arrives from the Common Room - Skull Fortress.

Sword Man has arrived.

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "It's okay, Alpha. I'm sure Necro and Angie appreciate it."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... for having feeLIngs. ... ... ... ... ... you ... repair. Thank ... *cLIck*

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... difficult to ... ... ... point. The ... have ... very... offensive. ... ... ... how they ... ... ... matters and they claim ... ... for the Nigh.

[Radio] Transmission detected: This is why ... ... not to ... that kid into the ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: She's ... ... kid ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... from an adult too.

[Radio] Transmission detected: Excuse ... Mr. 'Oh ... I've pissed off Iris again ... you've done ... ... as well. Besides that ... ... the ... ...

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Turkey tastes great. Especially with the whole fixings."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... ... ... nothing ... ... ... helped me cure ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... me a favor and for ... at ... pretend I'm ... commanding office.

[Radio] Transmission detected: r

[Radio: (C) None] Elec Man transmits, "Blah, turkey. Give me a hearty shank of lamb anyday."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "It's just too bad that turkeys are so small. Wouldn't it be great if they cooked ostriches instead? Now that would be a feast!"

[Radio: (C) None] Elec Man transmits, "Mmm, ostrich omelettes!"

[Radio: (C) None] Elec Man transmits, "I bet I can eat half of one all by myself!"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... *humming sound*

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... ... ... Zero. ... ... much care about ... at the moment.

[Radio] Transmission detected: IF y'all don't ... ... we ... not argue? We ... ... problems.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: Then ... neither side has ... all that clear ... ... the Nothing ... is...

[Radio] Transmission detected: And if ... ... ... ... true ... this ... the ... of ... alternate ... ... ... ... the bloody blue hell ... ... ... ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: On the ... ... ... of ... dead ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... and ... all ... ... ... existance.

[Radio] Transmission detected: Or something ... ...

Cancer steps forth through the fires to stand about ten metres away from Tengu. "As I have said, I am here." (repose)

	The look in his eyes could almost be frightening. Almost, if the object of it were not a Stardroid... Tengu's cobalt eyes are blanching, paLIng with each breath he takes... slowly he is reverting back to the Akuma. Sai-Tengu barely had any grasp on the control of Tengu already, but this makes it much, much worse. Akuma-Tengu is here...and he is *NOT* happy.

	"You are here. You follow your word. How /nice/," snarls Tengu. "What of it, Stardroid?" His hands clench into fists, balLIng up tightly... he is ready for a fight. Of course, two points bear mentioning: Point the first: he'd probably be wiped out and Point the second: he's in the training room. Hmmm...unless Stardroids can override it, in which case he's screwed.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... *bleep* ... ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... is ... I'd ... siding with those ... ... ... ... do ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: The ... hates ... paradox.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... someone find out what's ... ... ... ... ... ... cheer ... ... ... ... stand it ... ... cry.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... it ... but I'm ... exactly ... ... that sort of ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: That'd ... me then.

[Radio] Transmission detected: *pauses* ... I'm ... reason ... start ... ... ... place.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Thank ... ...

Cancer points at the hologrpahic projector and fires a beam of energy... disabLIng the 'safety' of the training room. "There shall be no saving for you... with the exception of being in your home."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... it's good to see you back. ... was ... ... the ... of ... archives ...

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I'll take you up on that offer Elec!"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: *cLIck*

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "Such riveting conversation."

[Radio] Transmission detected: :snips sLIghtly. ... ... ... ... were ... to ... anything ... it?" ... then abrupt: ...

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man transmits, "*cLIck*"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... all of ... ... your ... Cyber.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Hi Zero."

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "Hi, Aly."

Somewhere on the MUSH, Dawn has disconnected.

[Radio] Transmission detected: :sniffs ... "Expertise is ... required ... ... such ... I ... complete instructions ... ... mainframe."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Hey Zero what's up? We haven't heard much of you in the past few months."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... I ... afraid that ... am not ... experienced ... computers.

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... Tengu cLIck off?

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "I've been takin' it easy lately."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "I duct taped him to a repair chamber for a month."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... Sound of computer ... ... ... "Ah ... ... here it ... Scribe_R. Robin ... take ... Most fascinating..."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "What about Iris? She's been easy too lately?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Duct tape? That sounds extreme."

	Tengu's gaze follows the beam...well. That just leaves Point the First. Meaning... well, he'd rather not think about it. That and the rage is taking over. It's rather odd, this rage -- it was not something he was programmed with, strictly speaking. It just seems to...happen. Perhaps a side-effect of his "going insane". Maybe he's just *that* pissed off... "F**k you, tarabagani. Come on already," he snarls with utter rage in his voice and in his eyes. Which, by the way, are steadily fading to white...

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Only when it got tanGLed in his hair."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... ... I shall ... leave ... instructions ... ... next time I am... ... This is most ...

[Radio: (C) None] Tengu Man OOCly snerks.

[Radio] Transmission detected: I was ... currently reorganizing ... ... ... ... not ... ... ... ... ... ... I ... recommend you ... your ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... are ... ... that I have ... ... than ... with ... computer core?

[Radio] Transmission detected: I beLIeve he means ... all been ... ... an ... is much more ... than ... looks.

[Radio] Transmission detected: :sounds vaguely ... "I ... you consider your next ... ... I ... been ... ... return ... ... ... for seven ... six days four ... ... five minutes and ... seconds. ... ... pauses ... Doppler ... ... course ...

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... is ... ... was trying to ... thank ... Dr. Doppler.

To note, there is no change in Cancer's attitude... he merely strides forth... to halt before Tengu. "So eager for Death, aren't you? You would be the perfect... avatar... for me. So... let's put an LIttle bet on this... shall we? You win, and I will tell you and your... family... all that I know. You lose... and you become my puppet. What do you say?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Well nuts. I had hoped to travel to Europe..."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Women don't shave their pits in Europe."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "My journey has LIttle to do with women. ..although they would make a nice addition.."

	Tengu merely keeps his gaze locked on Cancer. "I have LIttle to LIve for, tarabagani..." His words are firm, and...surprisinGLy, true. He seems rather eager to get the fight going. His rage is building, building ever so fast, he's got to kill something NOW or lose it all to the depths of his mind... "Enough talk. I agree!" He seems stable for a moment more, then... everything falls apart. "AAAAAAARGH! COME ON, STARDROID!"

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, that not be all they not be shavin'."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "..."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "For mechanoids you guys have got some pretty dirty minds."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Why am I not surprised by the poor quaLIty of conversation on this frequency..."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Is it a journey for Swiss chocolate?"

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "Why is ice cold?"

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, for a pirate, I be havin' a clean one, yea land-lubbin' pansy."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Hey it's not my fault I got to read dad's hentai collection one day."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "No. It sounds nonsensical and LIkely you'll find dire amusement in that, Guts Man, but I travel to discover myself."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "I'm a pascifist, not a pansy. There's a difference."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "I apparently misplaced myself somewhere. Its much worse then losing your keys."

Cancer nods... "Very Well..." is all the crab intones... as he raises his right claw high... before bring it down... in a clubbing LIke motion.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Can I come too?"

You strike Tengu Man with a soLId hit from your Club attack.

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Ice is cold because it's molecules are slower than water, which is in most cases, less cold. They've reached a point where they change form making them ice, and that molecular speed is without fail, rather chilly."

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "... It was a hypothetical question."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "I must admit I love temperature. I can feel each change of it on my skin, it is a LIberating experience."

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Oh. I apologize."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "You LIe old man! There's no such thing as molecules. It's all mumbo jumbo that a few quacks said existed."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "There's at least six or seven scientists that regularily frequent this frequency. Don't ask things unless you expect an answer."

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "I can show you some if you LIke, Guts."

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, can yea be showin' me some o' these Molecules o' me grog?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Scientists you say? Did the dead one speak on this channel often?"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Sweet. I'll be right over to LIght Labs so that you may show me these so called molecules."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Or Doctor Cossack?"

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "If you speak of the Butcher known as DeVry, he did indeed frequent this frequency."

[Radio: (C) None] Kain transmits, "Two Months ago... that would be a... yes."

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "I was referring to this channel's lack of quaLIty, and how ice is cold because it just is."

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, if yea be meanin' Landon, then yea be bringin' up a topic yea should not touch. He be dead, let's let Day Jones' have th' fellow."

	Tengu remains standing still, unable to move fast enough to dodge the Stardroid's attack. The claw comes down hard on his shoulder-plate, cracking it. It's a loud, evident crack, too, and it runs the width of the armor. Oops. Tengu doesn't even fLInch...his rage is complete. His eyes are an immaculate white now, clear of the blue irises and black pupils normally present. The Akuma is here, and everywhere...

	Tengu lurches into motion, lunging for Cancer's midsection and plying his jets. He hopes to knock the Stardroid down, which probably isn't gonna happen, but... Hey. No harm trying.

Tengu Man strikes you with a GLancing hit from his Ram for 9 units of damage.

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "...how interesting. At least the information I'm gathering on him is consistant. I wonder why everyone hated him so much... And Cossack? What of him?"

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man sends a video feed of him deLIvering the final blow with his scepter, dropping Pyro Squirrel out cold. " Any others, or is this the only one out there with the nodes to face me? "

Guts Man enters the Common Room - Skull Fortress.

Guts Man has left.

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "... Yes, scientists. LIke Dr. LIght, Dr. Cossack, Dr. Wily, Dr. Doppler, and me."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Yer not a scientist!"

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "How dare you try to place yourself, or others, at the level of Amun-Wily! He is no mere scientist! He is your superior in every way!"

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "If I remember, you invented the super-cohesive known as GelLIon, correct?"

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "You know I can't let you in, Guts. Can we meet someplace neutral to look at some molecules? I could show you the ones in your arm, they're actually quite fascinating. We used a molecular ampLIfier to power up certain portions of it."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger just sighs heavily.

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, good showing, Pharoh Man me matey!"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Tetsuo's?"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Yes, I created GelLIon."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Is that LIke jello?"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Nice to hear someone keeps up on current topics."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "...Dr. Wily is pretty nice."

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, what be this "GelLIon"? Be it a form o' spirits?"

[Radio: (C) None] Scribe Robin transmits, "Why, thank you."

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Hm. Tetsuo's for molecular study. Sounds LIke a fun evening."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Remember that stuff that had Metal Man immobile for a week? That's GelLIon, Guts."

Tengu does ram into the crab, and he does knock the crab to the side... but knock the crab down? Hardly. He bLInks at Tengu. "That wasn't a ram." He then blurrs towards Tengu.

"THIS is a RAM."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Not really. I could care less what happens to Metal Man and hardly pay attention to him."

You strike Tengu Man with a major hit from your Ram attack.

You rebound off of Tengu Man, taking 7 units of damage.

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Come now, no others wish to challenge the Master of Sands?"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger rasps out a short laugh, "Why do I bother..."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Can someone tell me about Dr. Cossack? This is most bothersome. How does anyone get anything done with this infernal yammering..."

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, yea could be bettin' that Wily found a way t' neutraLIze GelLIon nigh-instantly!"

[Radio: (C) None] Pyro Squirrel transmits, "OOC:I do! Oh, wait, I'm unconscious."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Actually you idiots had to cut him out with a laser scalpel."

[Radio: (C) None]  Dr. Thomas LIght transmits, "Who are you, sir? We can talk in another forum."

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "He's an insane Russian, with a penchant for kilLIng things, that's all you need to know."

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Cossack be a mate from Russia who be makin' robo birds, but nay, he has yet t' be makin' me a prrot."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Isn't that all of Russia?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "My name appears to be Eidolon. My earLIest memories are meeting a pair of RepLIforce soldiers in Hong Kong...or was it Shanghai..."

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "Pretty much, Guts."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "He actually manages it, though."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Dr. Cossack is one of the best men I know."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Heheheheh, Russians. They LIke to kill people. LIke that Ivan Drago. He killed Apollo Creed!"

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "Hello Eidolon. It was in Hong Kong."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "... Eh? Hm. Amenesia or neural net damage?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Prismatic Spider informed me that my visions of birds, a young girl innocent, naive and besieged, and of a driven man, haunted by the past, would lead me to the Cossacks..."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "He also is the one who informed me of the connection of the dead man and the Cossacks...hence my interest."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Internal scans indicate no neural system damage...."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "It appears to be amnesia, but I find that perplexing since I am not physiologically human."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, ".. Hrr?"

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "I'm GLad I too the chance to go when I had it..."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "That's... PecuLIar. I'll inform Dr. Cossack you're looking for him."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "I contacted him via radio, but I thought he was busy. What can anyone tell me about the dead man, besides that he is dead and they are happy for it?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Everyone provides those two segments of information.."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Dead man? You mean DeVry?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Yes. That man."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Landon DeVry was a UN Scientist, until he went utterly mad. For a short time, he worked for the prestigous Amun-Wily and his Robot Masters, until betraying us and selLIng his soul for a cybernetic body. He was an annoyance to all on the planet, until recently, when he was felled in combat, and while without a complete body...killed by Procyon in an attack."

	You'd've thought Tengu had learned that lesson the first time, especially since he was forced to learn it the hard way. He is rammed into again, and this time very hard... The inner workings of his torso begin to collapse...owowowow. It's rather a repeat of when Mac divebombed Tengu. It really wasn't that bad a hit -- it's the inner hemorrhaging that results from it. Mechfluid begins to seep from his servos into the main casing of his torso. Not good, essentially. 

	Tengu shrieks with pain as the crab hits him hard... Pain just makes him fight harder. So he fights. The dual Tengu Blades come into being, replacing his hands... Taking to the air, the Master begins shunting energy away from his engines to his Tengu Blades. "Shi'NE, TARABAGANI!" With a shriek of anger and pain he slashes downward at the Crab below him, the energy patterns of the blades separating from the real things. 

	"TENGUUUUU BLAAAAAAAADE!"

Tengu Man misses you with his Tengu Blade attack.

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "...Procyon again..."

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "... dammit, he did?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "He seems to pop up all over the place."

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "And I missed it?!"

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "Because the world wants to give you more to angst over? :>"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "They're selLIng his body on Ebay, Zero."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "I know the feeLIng, Zero."

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "Dude, did any of you chuckleheads get it recorded?"

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "(OOC: MIS!! ><)"

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "No. It was so sudden, none were able to until it was too late. Procyon was swift and merciless. A pity, Landon deserved a slow, painful death."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Mister, How many LIcks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Why does everyone disLIke the dead man so much? I can understand disLIking an evil person, but -everyone- I've spoken to is rejoicing over his demise. Then again, the fact that KaLInka spoke of attempts by him to murder her and sell her into pornography do offer me a GLImpse at him.."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I second that."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "He had a penchant for creating humanoid drones in the visage of underage girls and sending them wandering around carrying biological weapons."

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "I rejoice the end of Landon's evil... but I morn the loss of his briLIance."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I don't know why some people disLIke Landon, but I disLIke him because he tried to hurt KaLI. Now, how many LIcks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop?"

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "It depends on the friction of your tongue and the amount of sLIva or other solvent you use."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "There's really no answer to that question, Alpha. Everyone LIcks at a different rate of speed so you just have to count yourself."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "42, according to a study performed by Guts Man, I beLIeve."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Oh...I thought it was three..."

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "Let us find out."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Just due to the comercials."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "42 is alot when you don't have a tongue."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Yes."

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "That's just how many Old Owl took before biting it."

Cancer bLInks... then... blurrs as the energy patterns of the blade... strikes the ground. He stops moving... he considers blasting him with the Astral Cannon... but reconsiders... as he needs his 'Avatar' Complete... so he blurrs once more. And stops before Tengu... and proceeds to land a uppercut.

...Or try to.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "He...cheated?"

You strike Tengu Man with a GLancing hit from your Punch attack.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Oh."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "It was meant to be humorous, Alpha."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Oh, I have a bad sense of humor."

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf *rustlerustle* "... One." *slurp* "Two..." *SLIck* "Three." *LIck* "Four." *~CRUNCH~* "...The answer is four.

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "Such an inane question..."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Do you know the answer, Sword Man?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Biological weapons? Why was he so hellbent on bothering the Cossacks? I spoke to KaLInka, she seemed LIke a nice girl...albeit a LIttle spooked."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "Far more sane than some that have been pondeerd on here."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "Because I vould not giff him vhat he vanted."

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "He felt Dr. Cossack was his rival and the best way to get to him was to harm KaLInka."

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "Nay, though perhaps it is because I have not tried this confection you speak of."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Dr. Cossack! I had hoped to speak to you! What did the dead man want, Dr. Cossack?"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I bet if Doppler didn't have your stapler he'd have taken that instead."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "RepLIforce didn't seem to mind him too much, though."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "He vanted to become immortal by transferrink his intellect into a Reploid body. He vanted access to vesearch zhat vee had repressed because it vas immoral and dangerous. I vould not giff him it, and since I had an exploitable veakness and LIght did not, he attacked me. And each time, I veached out my hand, and I crushed him down..."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "A pity you did not finish him, Cossack. I find it so annoying that after all this time, an outsider such as Procyon got the honors of kilLIng him."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Wait wait wait. So a moron LIke Procyon who suggested the Doomsday Games killed Landon? Oh that's just great."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Why would anyone want to become immortal? ...one of my memories is of Procyon showing me society after society crumbLIng before him... To LIve that long...would be a LIfe filled with Death..."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "He thought it would make him celebrated should he succeed rather than despised because he thought it would make up for his misdeeds, so he says. *a pause* Procyon brings people to LIfe a lot too, maybe he'll do that to Landon."

[Radio: (C) None]  Pirate Man transmits, "Arr, at least the morons be doin' the right thing and be kilLIn' each other, arr."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Who...what are you?"

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "I am GLad he is gone. Vunce I vanted to end him myself, but as zee months passed ... it vas fatiguink. His evil became more and more banal as time passed. Ultimately, zee verld turned against him, and could act less and less wiffout viskink capture or destruction. Fate finally caught up wiff him."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "I do not hate him, not any more. I pity him. He lost vhat vas best in LIff for zee loff of survival."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "What did he lose, besides his LIfe?"

	The punch connects harshly with the WilyDemon's 'chin', as it were. It's almost LIke he got clothesLIned -- he reels backward, momentarily stunned. His blades remain extended, though he goes flying back from the force of Cancer's uppercut. "AGH!" he spits, and on instinct he begins to charge more energy in the blades. Not for a Tengu Blade this time, oh no...it's energy of a different sort.

	Tengu's jets fire as he attempts to reorient himself. He manages to do so with LIttle difficulty. Not the first time he's been punched. Tengu draws a bead on Cancer, pulLIng his arms back... then he thrusts outward a la Dragonball Z, except sans hands. He's got blades instead. A wide bolt of electricity shoots out toward the Crab Stardroid, as Tengu attempts to fry up some of his player's Home Cookin': Electricue.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "His body."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "His Sanity."

Tengu Man strikes you with a GLancing hit from his LIghtning Bolt for 6 units of damage.

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "I suppose it proves the old adage once more. Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Some would say his soul, I guess, but I don't know what that is, really."

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "For the late doctor, loosing his LIfe was loosing everything..."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "Yes. In his strivink to become immortal, he lost all zose t'inks. His body, his sanity, perhaps even his immortal soul."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "He became intellect, detached from zee sensual universe. He lost vhat it vas to be human."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "He sould his soul the moment he became that atrocity he dared call a body, especially in such a traitorous matter."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Atrocity? How was he atrocity?"

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "He tried to play God, in a way that was beyond moral or ethic standards."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "I beLIeve Zero has summed it up."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "What's wrong with playing God? It's LIke a kid playing with Legos and making a robot, only he was doing it with humans."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "It's kind of sad, really. If he stopped trying to achieve immortaLIty, he probably would have survived longer."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Doing it with humans?"

[Radio: (C) None] Rigger transmits, "He slaughtered thousands."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "Humans, Reploids, anyt'ink zhat LIffed and could offer him forbidden knowledge."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "Humans. AI. It mattered not to Landon. The Mavericks, at least, have some sort of 'cause'. Landon was just a greedy fool."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "...he killed thousands of people...just so he could LIve longer?"

[Radio: (C) None] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "He claimed to want to be the savior of humanity, and in the process, lost his own humanity. A pathetic case, indeed."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Yes. He wanted, supposedly, to give immortaLIty as a gift to humanity."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "Yes. Just so he could LIff forever, he prevented ozzers from LIffink. He said it vas for zee cause of humanity risink to a higher plane, but zee bodies left behind vould not agree."

[Radio: (C) None] Pharaoh Man transmits, "He had an odd way of showing it."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "...he was a horrible man, wasn't he. Maybe I was one of his experiments...that may be why I remember Procyon..."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "What is your name, Mister?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "The only name I remember is Eidolon."

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "He was his own test subject as well. He released several papers on the long term effects of being a complete conversion cyborg."

[Radio: (C) None] Dr. Cossack transmits, "A horrible, twisted man. But you arr free of him now, if you vere vun of his victims."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "I do not feel LIke a victim. I feel LIght, yet, a shadow drags behind me lately, and I can hear Procyon's words echoing through my mind LIke a dirge."

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "Some of his experiments with animals would turn my stomach... if I had one, that is."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "If you don't want that one, you can change it. ... If you were made by him, I guess it's good you don't have to know him. Maybe you can do some good things to make up for the bad he has done. Whatever good is. Assuming you want to. You might not. Do whatever you wish, Eidolon. ... What did he say?"

[Radio: (C) None] Gemini Man transmits, "Man, you and Alpha should get together, smoke the weed, and space out on how LIttle you know about the world."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Did you know that in some cultures cannibaLIsm is accepted?"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I don't care a lot about the world, people worry too much about it."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "No, I didn't, thank you."

Cancer gets electrocuted. Heck... the armor still has electricity flowing all around it. But this does not stop the Crab... He rolls forth... towards Tengu in a half circle...

...And as he gets to Tengu, he jumps up, ready to land a axe-LIke smash on Tengu with his claws...

"ROLLING SMASH!!!"

Game. Set. Match.

You strike Tengu Man with a devastating hit from your RolLIng Smash attack.

Tengu Man falls to the ground, unconscious, due to massive systems damage.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Did you know that a swallow can carry a coconut to Camelot?"

[Radio] Transmission detected: ... ... message begins* ... DWN ... ... Holden has ... disabled. ... and out. *cLIck*

Pharaoh Man sends a radio transmission to Eidolon.

You intercept Pharaoh Man's transmission to Eidolon: Your name. Do you know what it means in the EnGLIsh language?

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "African or European?"

Pharaoh Man receives a radio transmission.

You intercept Eidolon's transmission to Pharaoh Man: An ideal image...I've been wondering on it myself.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "No. I didn't. Thank you again."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Canadian."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Procyon said, "Because there must always be one. There must. Where Duo came to judge, now something else comes. Nigh is arriving. Nigh will not be so lenient as Duo." It is all I remember him saying."

Pharaoh Man sends a radio transmission to Eidolon.

You intercept Pharaoh Man's transmission to Eidolon: That is one definition. The other, an image without real existance...and you have picqued my curiosity.

Pharaoh Man receives a radio transmission from Eidolon.

You intercept Eidolon's transmission to Pharaoh Man: I wish I had something more substantial to offer you, Pharaoh Man.

Pharaoh Man sends a radio transmission.

You intercept Pharaoh Man's transmission to Eidolon: As do I....curious, what is your first memory of being here, on Earth?

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "... The Nigh... I wonder what Nigh wants?"

Pharaoh Man receives a radio transmission.

You intercept Eidolon's transmission to Pharaoh Man: Getting Chinese with Patchup Panda and Prismatic Spider.

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "The Matrix?"

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Mayhaps it wants thy underwear?"

Pharaoh Man sends a radio transmission.

You intercept Pharaoh Man's transmission to Eidolon: How long ago was that?

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "*pauses* I don't know why I just said that... weird."

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "I don't wear underwear. I'm a robot."

Pharaoh Man receives a radio transmission from Eidolon.

You intercept Eidolon's transmission to Pharaoh Man: Only a few days previous.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Because Neo compells you to say such things?"

[Radio: (C) None] Gizmo GLIder transmits, " Freeeeak..."

	It is all that is required. The WilyDemon is, ultimately, "human". He will fail, because, ultimately, he is doomed to failure. Each day is a hardship. He cannot spend five minutes alone, just thinking to himself, without nearly losing his sanity.

	Perhaps that is why he Welcomes Death. Does he fear it, then? Oh, yes...but still, Death is coming for him, and he embraces it.

	The RolLIng Smash strikes Tengu in the chest, cracking the armor there. Mechfluid splatters, and the worst part...it's not holographic...it's all real... Tengu is utterly dispatched, and if it were any worse he might've E-ringed. With a shriek of pain Tengu falls to the floor...Death, evidently, has done its work.

[Radio: (C) None] Zero transmits, "I was thinking more, Orson Wells"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "...Lets talk sometime, Eidolon. I'll get you ice cream."

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "I remember Orson Wells. Sweel fellow, wrote a book about a LIving house."

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "Want is reletive, sir. For what the stream wants is only to travel endlessly to the sea. The tree wants only to grow tall and strong, as a spire into the sky, a bastion of power and vigilance. The very wind wishes only to travel from place to place. What Nigh wants, my friends, is what Nigh wishes to do. And what he wishes to do... well... We shall see."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "I wonder about Duo and Nigh, I have since the night at Easter Island when I heard Procyon speak and it sparked my memory. Perhaps Nigh has the secrets to my memor...OOO Ice cream!"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "I've always been partial to chocolate myself. With those LIttle thingies...what are they called? Jimmies?"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I ... don't know. I LIked the ... whitey-ish one."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Its LIke a LIttle rainbow on your ice cream cone!"

[Radio: (C) None] Prismatic Spider transmits, "Sprinkles?"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "That sounds neat."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I LIke rainbow.s"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Bright and colorful, the scents and the colors filLIng the air and helping you feel all happy. Ice cream should make you happy."

[Radio] Transmission detected: *cLIck* *pre-recorded ... ... Repeat: DWN ... ... callsign ... ... Over ... ... *skitz* ...

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Coffee ice cream is good... Hrm, maybe coffee ice cream with a LIttle whisky. I don't think I've gotten loaded in a while..."

[Radio] Transmission detected: ....blast. ... Man.

But Death will not come for Tengu today. "I have won. And per our agreement... you're now mine." Energies flows out of Cancer and is directed towards Tengu... and is reviving him... and is changing him... as Tengu's primary body color becomes Red... with the secondary.... Blue. Cancer smiles, and whispers LIghtly...

"Arise... My Avatar."

Cancer effects some repair work on Tengu Man.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I...Yes. Ice cream. ... I hope you aren't too lonely, Eidolon. Can I talk to you tommorow or maybe later today?"

Cancer takes out a medical scanner and scans Tengu Man.

Current Endurance Level: 52/52    Forcefield Integrity: 0

Fuel Reserve Level: 91/100        Status: Nominal

Pharaoh Man takes out a medical scanner and scans Tengu Man.

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I can't promise any answers to your questions, but maybe we can have some...fun...or something?"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Tomorrow possibly..."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Fun is always Welcome."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Thank you."

[Radio: (C) None] Fusion Phoenix transmits, "You know... I really LIke Icekin Robbin's Mint Icecream."

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "I'll see you tommorow, possibly, Eidolon. Good night."

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "Good night!"

[Radio: (C) None] Alpha transmits, "Night!"

[Radio: (C) None] Eidolon transmits, "What a nice person...ooo, fish!"

[Radio: (C) None] Gemini Man transmits, "Doublemint's our stuff."

	The heaLIng energy of the Stardroid flows through Tengu's prone form, fixing where he's broken, patching leaks, righting wrongs... he is complete, he is whole once again... However, the one thing Cancer cannot fix is Tengu's mind. His programming is utterly corrupted, and apparently the only one who can fix that is Wily. He is still unstable, and the dominant personaLIty now is the Akuma. The Demon Within.

	Slowly, Tengu rises, eyes still immaculate white. His colors have changed to those of the Stardroid Cancer, who Tengu turns to face now. He faces him with a smile...an eery smile... Tengu says nothing, merely looks toward Cancer.

[Radio: (C) None] Guts Man transmits, "Remember that time I took that home E-Tank making course and I forgot how to drive?"

Cancer smiles right back, "You're free to go, Avatar. But do this one thing... Find the one among your former brothers... The one who claimed that he is Castor and Pollux... the ones I've consumed... and bring him to me. I seek to 'correct' his errors." Cancer cackles evilly...

...as he vanishes.

[Radio: (C) None] Wire Wolf transmits, "... Oh dear."

	Akuma-Tengu, Avatar of Cancer, stands ready, fists at his sides, LIstening to the orders from his new master, so to speak. He has lost, and this is his reward. "Hai, Canceru-sama," he says in response, adding a nod. The smile is still there, and as if by magic, his eyes return to normal. It is a look some are famiLIar with. Akuma is out for blood. He grins fiendishly as Cancer disappears... he has his assignment.

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Message: 9/43                      Posted        Author

BLInding You With Science          Wed Dec 04    Cyber Peacock

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I am GLad to see that the computer network has not been compromised while I have been... recuperating. Doctor Doppler has been most invaluable in the continued excellence that the Science division, whilst it was under my direct command, was renown for. I am pleased to see the new ride armors are in as good as a shape as can be expected, and the Kraken and the Manticore designs are unparalleled by anything we have ever produced.

"Artificial intellegence is no match for natural stupidity."

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Message: 14/19                     Posted        Author

Maverick Press Release             Wed Dec 04    News Report

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A press release from out of BerLIn:

This evening, the Maverick government has made an announcment that it intends to close the city of BerLIn to tourist traffic for the duration of the Stardroid crisis. In addition, the Mavericks have renounced their intent at a ceasefire between the Maverick Hunter and RepLIforce groups. A spokesreploid for the CRF has released the following statement: "Given the agression of the celestial invaders, we feel it is vital we concentrate on protecting our interests at home. We cannot poLIce the rest of the world, nor do we need it to poLIce us."

All European border security has been tightened in accordance with the crisis, with checkpoints set up in major cities, and tourist traffic in Denmark and France slowed to less than thirty percent normal. Though the Maverick government states they have no intention to fully eLIminate tourism into their countries, they are eager to stress that unnecessary travel is a security risk in crisis situations.

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Message: 14/20                     Posted        Author

Rumor Mill Abounds                 Wed Dec 04    News Report

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On the Internet, deep within the hacker subculture, a small rumor begins to fLIt around to those in the know. Someone, going by the aLIas of 'Ourobouros', has set up a very small, out of the way site for hackers to gather and exchange ideas. Only accessible by those with a good level of competence with a computer (OOC: Hacking abiLIty required), this site is deeply buried within other, more innocuous sites that can only be accessed by following a correct trail of LInks, which are hardly obvious.

The motto of the site, jargon.com, neatly pasted across the expertly designed index page, is 'Share Openly Or Have It Taken From You.' Of course, copies of the Hacker Manifesto can be found there, as well as various programs, tips, and discussion forums. The webmaster promises it is completely confidential, and so far no Feds seem to have found it, or if they have, they're afraid of the firestorm that would come from exposing it...

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Message: 12/62                     Posted        Author

Cancer's Visit                     Wed Dec 04    Tengu Man

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"Heeeeelloooo, brothers...and sisters... I bring a message from a friend." A grin shows in Tengu's eyes...vicious, and very maLIcious. "A friend named 'Cancer'."

"We decided to have a LIttle... 'talk'. Eheh. So here you go, folks." Tengu then GLARES into the camera. "Gemini. I need to...talk to you...personally. You hear?"

"That's all. Thanks," he says with a wicked grin.

OOC: So I'm now Cancer's avatar. OOCly, we have more information: Cancer absorbed Castor and Pollux. I'm the only one who knows ICly, though so... you're not gonna get it outta me, coppa. ;) Cancer wants me to get Gemini and bring him back. So. That's about it. Cheerio! o/`

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