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cubey@aol.pl (17:11:01): Deep space. The GDF fleets have assembled around the Star Rose, en route to the Wulgaru gate.
cubey@aol.pl (17:11:39): However, while in transit the large armada is still vulnerable. This is why a front guard exists, to detect and (hopefully) destroy any threats that appear in front of you.
cubey@aol.pl (17:11:49): The Macross is that front guard.
cubey@aol.pl (17:12:01): Well, in addition to a contingent of Unity Group units of course. That'd be you.
cubey@aol.pl (17:12:42): All that is left is to wait - either for the fleet to get close to the gate, or for trouble to appear.
cubey@aol.pl (17:12:45): Unfortunately...
cubey@aol.pl (17:12:47): Trouble was there first
cubey@aol.pl (17:12:51): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddyd8WxIOUY
cubey@aol.pl (17:15:22): A lot of commanders were wary about approaching the Cross Gate, and so the fleet gave it a wide berth.
cubey@aol.pl (17:15:40): However the Cross Gate has activated anyway! A fleet of alien units appears from the other side.
cubey@aol.pl (17:15:44): It's the Balmarians!
Meraxa (17:15:56): Ataru: Of course...
tengusaur (17:16:23): Hetepheres: "One would expect the Balmarians not to remain idle when such a large fleet makes its move. To arms!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:16:45): ???: "Halt your weapons, Earthlings."
Peter Kampschroeder (17:17:02): Shammy: "Enemy contacts at 1'o-huh?"
cubey@aol.pl (17:17:30): The Balmarians not only appear, they try to contact you as well.
cubey@aol.pl (17:17:49): You receive a transmission, showing a rather human-like person (with a distinctly inhuman walls in the background)
cubey@aol.pl (17:17:53): http://srwog.velv.net/char_images/ephesus.png
Wyverncakes (17:17:59): Albhard: "This is new..."
cubey@aol.pl (17:18:02): ???: "I am the fleet commander Ephesus Gozzo."
tengusaur (17:18:30): Hetepheres: "Diplomatic contact? That would be the first."
cubey@aol.pl (17:18:36): Ephesus: "I call out to Earth - become allies of the Balmarian Empire."
cubey@aol.pl (17:18:42): Ephesus: "Help us ensure galactic peace!"
Meraxa (17:18:54): Ataru: ...Come again?
VJockey (17:19:06): Calvin: "... Funny how they start asking now after everything they put the Earth through."
cubey@aol.pl (17:19:41): Ephesus: "Balmar's mission was always to seek out other civilizations and judge their threat towards the rest of the galaxy."
Wyverncakes (17:20:04): Elma: "That doesn't seem to-"
cubey@aol.pl (17:20:08): Ephesus: "Strong civilizations were either subdued - or asked to become allies of us. We appreciate your strength, and so comes this offer!"
Wyverncakes (17:20:16): A quick kick from Selena gets the subot quited up.
tengusaur (17:20:46): Hetepheres: "Allies... or minions?"
Peter Kampschroeder (17:20:52): Vanessa: "Um..." Global: "...Your offer is heard and understood, but I do not have the power to negotiate with you on behalf of the entire planet."
cubey@aol.pl (17:21:12): Ephesus: "Yet you have power to bring so many arms to bear?"
Meraxa (17:21:13): Ataru: ...Are they saying we should have taken their attacks as a compliment?
cubey@aol.pl (17:21:43): Ephesus: "There is a fugitive, one who fled Za Balmary Empire and currently hides on Earth."
Fri Freeman (17:21:53): Walt:"So it's all supposed to happen like in old fighting anime I guess?"
tengusaur (17:22:03): Hetepheres: "A compliment that leaves so much death behind is a poor one."
cubey@aol.pl (17:22:03): Ephesus: "Return that fugitive as a gesture of good will, and I assure you that Earth will not be treated unfairly."
cubey@aol.pl (17:22:21): By the way
cubey@aol.pl (17:22:24): Selena and Albhard?
cubey@aol.pl (17:22:36): The flag ship of the Balmarian fleet is: 1. massive and 2. looks really familiar
cubey@aol.pl (17:22:45): Hermodr
http://s23.photobucket.com/user/IsaacJoule/media/SRWS/AGX-11.jpg.html
Meraxa (17:22:50): Ataru: ...Gesture of good will? They really don't care what they did...
VJockey (17:22:50): Calvin: "Who exactly is this fugitive you're talking about?"
Fri Freeman (17:23:00): Walt: "Fights always end up making people friends or something?"
Wyverncakes (17:23:19): Selena: "It's one of their command ships."
cubey@aol.pl (17:23:32): Ephesus: "An enemy of the Empire. Consult your leaders and respond to my offer."
VJockey (17:23:32): Calvin: "...The way they see it kid, they were just breaking a few eggs. I don't think they'd care what they did."
cubey@aol.pl (17:23:40): Ephesus: "I am giving you 24 hours. In the meantime..."
cubey@aol.pl (17:23:45): Ephesus: "Turn back."
Meraxa (17:23:56): Ataru: ...You're joking.
cubey@aol.pl (17:25:30): Ephesus: "On the contrary. Prove your willingness to cooperate by obeying."
cubey@aol.pl (17:25:52): Ephesus: "What reason did you amass such a huge fleet for?"
Peter Kampschroeder (17:26:40): Global: "To strike at a Wulgaru staging facility within our solar system. That is all."
tengusaur (17:26:52): Hetepheres: "This is an assault against the Wulgaru. A race that, as far as I know, is not just the enemy of Earth and Geb, but Balmar as well."
cubey@aol.pl (17:27:21): Ephesus: "The Wulgaru are not a foe to match Balmar. If you become our allies, we will deal with their invasion swiftly."
Fri Freeman (17:27:28): Walt: "Couldn't we say 'what large fleet? This isn't even 1% of our total strength. We do this just for fun parade' please?"
cubey@aol.pl (17:28:10): ???: "He's lying."
Peter Kampschroeder (17:28:19): Global: "Your offer is appreciated, but I think we'd rather handle things on our own. Now if you'll send us some more information on this fugitive-"
cubey@aol.pl (17:28:19): A transmission - from the Star Rose. It's Princess Teoria!
cubey@aol.pl (17:29:01): Teoria: "Balmarians are one of Wulgaru's many enemies, but if they had the means to dispose or subdue my kind, they would already."
cubey@aol.pl (17:29:25): Teoria: "The fleet commander asks you to turn back because your own fleet intimidates him. It is proof that Earth can muster enough power to stand up to Balmar."
cubey@aol.pl (17:29:34): Teoria: "Even if his own flag ship is exceptionally powerful..."
Meraxa (17:30:15): Ataru: But if get into a shooting match here, we won't be able to replace any ships lost...
cubey@aol.pl (17:30:33): Teoria: "That may be true, however..."
tengusaur (17:30:43): Hetepheres: "The refugee in question... I suspect I know who it is."
cubey@aol.pl (17:30:59): Commander Simon: "If we retreat, the operation is lost already. We will not give in to Balmarian demands."
cubey@aol.pl (17:31:17): Teoria smiles lightly in response to Hetepheres.
cubey@aol.pl (17:31:22): Though that smile does not last.
cubey@aol.pl (17:32:20): Ephesus: "Foolish. Of course, many of Earth still didn't reach the maturity of a space-worthy civilization..."
cubey@aol.pl (17:32:38): Ephesus: "Well then. If you brought so many weapons all in one place, I have no choice but to take them all from you!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:32:48): The fleet moves in, deploying offensive weapons!
VJockey (17:32:58): Calvin: "... Well that didn't last long."
Wyverncakes (17:33:11): Albhard: "So much for the 24 hours! Selena, move it!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:33:17): Teoria: "The Fleet Commander's unit is known as Hermodr. It is..."
cubey@aol.pl (17:33:38): Teoria: "It is another form of what you encountered already - the Zehirut."
cubey@aol.pl (17:34:12): Teoria: "With the ability to evolve and learn from conflicts that any other Zehirut participated in, it will be a very dangerous enemy. However, if you destroy it, the whole fleet will collapse!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:34:23): Simon: "Keep the foe away from the Star Rose. We are counting on you, SDF Macross!"
Peter Kampschroeder (17:34:49): Global sighs the sigh of the ages. "All forces, battle stations! If it's a fight they want, it's a fight they'll get!" He settles down into his chair a bit. "Leave it to us, GDF."
VJockey (17:34:58): Luther: "Hey. If we take this Zehirut thing down... Think they'll let me have another go on the Valkyrie Aptitude tests?"
cubey@aol.pl (17:35:10): Initiative: Selena, Cobray, Walt, Hetepheres, Gloval, Calvin, Ataru
VJockey (17:35:15): [Calvin is too busy screaming internally to notice his wingman's query.]
cubey@aol.pl (17:35:35): Enemies: Hermodr, Huleh x3, Esrim x12, Hagai x8, Megillot x30
cubey@aol.pl (17:35:42): Esrim
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/alpha3/esrim.jpg
Hagai
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/alpha3/hagai.jpg
Megillot
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/og1/agx-01.jpg
Huleh
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/og-tv/agx-04.jpg
Hermodr
http://s23.photobucket.com/user/IsaacJoule/media/SRWS/AGX-11.jpg.html
tengusaur (17:35:54): Hetepheres: "Then our goal is obvious. Focus the attack on the Hermods! And try to survive. The more losses we suffer here, the less of us will be left for the attack on Wulgaru."
cubey@aol.pl (17:35:56): Selena, Cobray, Walt, go
Wyverncakes (17:37:36): Albhard: "If we're not lucky, there won't be any of us left for the Wulgaru. So see to it this ends fast!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:37:44): (Since Fri's AFK, Hetepheres go too)
Wyverncakes (17:39:25): * Both the Grungust and Soleares sortie, the larger Super Robot taking point as it charges. Missiles fly out of its leg-mounted pods to rake the Megillot lines, the Soleares firing precise railgun shots to catch any persistent dodgers!+
griefgathering (17:40:38): Cobray has remained quiet in the background throughout the dialog, mainly because it's not his job to negotiate. When this situation comes up, though, the Wildschwein deploys quickly.
cubey@aol.pl (17:40:49): Several Megillots explode, their rank broken almost instantly. These units really are not meant for frontline combat.
Fri Freeman (17:41:08): Walt: "8th Genoace Team, launch!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:41:13): However as they scatter to the sides, the Grungust and Soleares are open for enemy artillery! The Hagai fire their large cannons, sending beams sweeping through space.
cubey@aol.pl (17:41:14): React!
tengusaur (17:41:19): * Hetepheres takes the point, rushing towards the Balmarian army. Scaraber draws all of its blades and spins around, cutting repeatedly into an Esrim with three of them - the fourth one is turned backwards, and its hook-like opposite side latches onto the enemy mech and throws it towards another target! Then she follows up with a charge and a wide slash at both of them! +
tengusaur (17:41:41): Hetepheres: "Still using the Wildschwein, I see."
Fri Freeman (17:42:33): Walt: "Stay near the capital ships, use their defensive gun for your advantage, and protect them in return by shooting enemies that's coming to them!"
VJockey (17:42:37): #Selena and Albhard
griefgathering (17:42:49): *The blue machine takes aim with its Photon Rifle and adds to Selena and Albhard's barrage as well. Other than being well-placed shots, they're not all that powerful.+
Fri Freeman (17:43:00): Walt's team hover near macross in formation, and start shooting at nearing megillot.+
Wyverncakes (17:43:06): Albhard: "Tch... Selena, hang on!" And the Grungust suddenly grabs the Soleares's hand!
cubey@aol.pl (17:43:10): The Esrim is destroyed, and the other one is heavily damaged - it tries to scurry out of the way, while others flank around Hetepheres. They fire their rifles, creating smaller energy shots!
Fri Freeman (17:43:11): Walt: "Remember, this is a huge battle."
Wyverncakes (17:43:15): Selena: "Wait, you don't mean-"
cubey@aol.pl (17:43:16): # approved
Wyverncakes (17:44:04): Albhard chuckles. "And here I thought MP Grungusts didn't come with this feature! CHANGE... G-HAWK!"
VJockey (17:44:13): *Calvin takes careful aim and fires several rifle rounds at the Hagai in an attempt to try throw off their aim!+
cubey@aol.pl (17:44:19): (Heph react)
Wyverncakes (17:44:29): * And suddenly the big super robot is more like a massive jet, blasting away and carrying the Soleares along for the ride.+
VJockey (17:44:32): "Huge battle... right... no reason to panic...No reason to panic..."
Fri Freeman (17:44:33): Walt: "We're not the only soldier here. So... don't die for nothing now, there are others who can die for what you're going to die for, if you get what I mean..."
VJockey (17:44:59): [Calvin's confidence promptly does a nosedive.]
Fri Freeman (17:45:34): Walt: "Hey, um, other genoace team! I don't specifically mean you. I mean, there are other genoaces team here, right? Maybe they could die instead of us?"
cubey@aol.pl (17:45:42): The Hagai's cannon is damaged and temporarily malfunctions. The others' shots fly towards the escaping Grungust, some hitting its back. The super robot-turned-jet shakes a little, but there is no serious damage. Yet.
cubey@aol.pl (17:46:06): Cobray and Walt clear out more megillots! However...
Fri Freeman (17:46:33): Walt: "Of course, maybe we're the one who supposed to die for them, so.. you never know I guess..."
cubey@aol.pl (17:46:50): Ephesus: "I would expect the survey units not to last long. Show those Earthlings Balmar's pride."
VJockey (17:46:55): Luther: "Maybe it can be the First team! Those bunch of jerks... thinking just because they've got the big number one they're better than us."
cubey@aol.pl (17:47:01): Ephesus: "Golar Golem force, engage!"
VJockey (17:47:18): Ozzy: -wheeze- "They kinda are..."
cubey@aol.pl (17:47:21): Suddenly, both Walt and Cobray find something shooting their way!
cubey@aol.pl (17:47:36): It's some kind of mecha sized flywheels on cables. Very fast flywheels!
cubey@aol.pl (17:47:37): React.
tengusaur (17:47:42): Hetepheres: "You shall not flank me." Scaraber quickly jumps back with a single burst of energy from its wings, crossing its swords in front of itself for a defensive block. With any luck, the enemies might shoot each other itself. +
cubey@aol.pl (17:47:51): Also, new enemies approach after a really fast deployment from the Hulehs.
cubey@aol.pl (17:47:59): Varuch Baal
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/alpha3/varuchbaal.jpg
Varuch Ben
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/alpha3/varuchben.jpg
Wyverncakes (17:48:05): Albhard: "Damage readings still check out. Still in this-"
cubey@aol.pl (17:48:14): New enemies; Varuch Baal, Varuch Ben x5
tengusaur (17:48:15): Hetepheres: "...It is them."
Wyverncakes (17:48:16): Selena: "It's them again."
griefgathering (17:48:38): Cobray: "Them...?"
Wyverncakes (17:49:08): Selena: "Team Jelba's killers..."
Peter Kampschroeder (17:49:19): Hayase: "If you have some information on the enemies, please elaborate!"
griefgathering (17:49:22): *The amnesiac pilot tries to avoid those flywheels as best as he can! They are pretty fast though...+
cubey@aol.pl (17:49:23): The Balmarian force is well trained and coordinated. Its soldiers will not shoot each other - their rifle blasts graze against Scaraber as it flees, though.
Wyverncakes (17:49:52): Elma: "The lead machine's colors are different than the one we fought during Operation Doll though!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:50:15): The flywheel nicks Wildschwein, making it spiral in space as Cobray has trouble reorienting himself!
cubey@aol.pl (17:50:29): ???: "So this is where you were."
cubey@aol.pl (17:50:40): ???: "Ayin."
Fri Freeman (17:51:02): Walt: "What the heck are those!"
griefgathering (17:51:22): Wildschwein's verniers fire in sequence until it's regained stability.
cubey@aol.pl (17:51:26): It looks like using the Macross Cannon might be a good idea here.
cubey@aol.pl (17:51:30): However...
Fri Freeman (17:51:48): Walt: "Everyone, disperse! But stay close to the Macross!"
cubey@aol.pl (17:51:50): Commander Simon: "The Zentradi are attacking! We are going to get flanked, it's a pincer attack."
griefgathering (17:51:59): However, Cobray frowns at the one addressing him, clearly troubled.
cubey@aol.pl (17:52:16): Indeed, on your radars you notice incoming fleets, from two directions at once.
Fri Freeman (17:52:31): Walt's team scatter so the flywheels don't hit them all, and shoot at the flywheels as they do so.+
cubey@aol.pl (17:52:32): They are not in combat range, but will be soon.
Peter Kampschroeder (17:52:33): Gloval: "...When it rains, it pours, huh."
Wyverncakes (17:52:34): Albhard: "The Zentradi?!?"
Meraxa (17:52:41): Ataru: ...No, no, no! Why are they coming out of the woodwork NOW?
cubey@aol.pl (17:52:45): Gloval, Calvin, Ataru, go.
griefgathering (17:52:54): Cobray: "Who is-"
griefgathering (17:53:04): Unfortunately, he's cut off by the Zentraedi arrival.
Fri Freeman (17:53:34): Walt: "Maybe we can stand in front of the zentradis so when the balmarian shoot they'll hit the zentradis and the zentradis will get angry at the balmarian and they'll fight each others for us?"
VJockey (17:53:46): [Calvin is trying his best not to scream right now. Sadly it was very very difficult.]
cubey@aol.pl (17:53:52): The flywheels chase after members of the Genoace team, though fortunately there is only few of them, and Walt's wingmen can shoot at weapons that do not target them specifically.
cubey@aol.pl (17:54:18): However, one of them pushes against a fleeing Genoace and before you can shoot it down, critically damages its back!
cubey@aol.pl (17:54:24): It didn't explode, but barely...
tengusaur (17:54:43): Hetepheres: "The situation just got massively complicated. Prepare for a three-way battle!"
Meraxa (17:54:46): Ataru: We'll have to bait them into that at least. *Ataru remarks as he lines up his particle gun, aiming to pick off a few of the Esrims at range.*
Meraxa (17:54:51): *+
VJockey (17:54:51): *In any case he lets toose several flares at the Varuch Bens before firing his rifle repeatedly at them, the 13th team opens fire as well with their Beam Sprays.+
cubey@aol.pl (17:54:56): ???: "Have you lost your memory, Ayin?"
cubey@aol.pl (17:55:12): The Varuch Baal is going right for Cobray's Wildschwein. It is its pilot who is speaking!
Wyverncakes (17:55:15): Selena: "Humans and Zentradi at the same time..." Her eyes are fixed on the Hermodr.
Wyverncakes (17:55:40): "So what'll be waiting for us inside of that thing-"
Wyverncakes (17:55:45): Albhard: "Selena, focus!"
griefgathering (17:56:28): Cobray: "How... did you know? Who are you?"
cubey@aol.pl (17:56:39): The damaged Esrim explodes - so does another one, and another.
cubey@aol.pl (17:57:07): The remaining ones decide to reform their rank - and make a coordinated charge at Gold Four, utilizing energy blades!
cubey@aol.pl (17:57:16): They attack simultaneously from several directions. Ataru, react.
Peter Kampschroeder (17:57:17): *Gloval: "Hayase? Move to engage the Balmarians, but keep up a fighter screen for the Zentraedi. We'll deal with the enemy before us now, and the other later." Misa: "Yes sir! All personnel, prepare for firing the Macross Cannon!!" Further orders go out, and the massive ship's fighters spread out to its sides and backs, aiming to intercept enemy attackers-while the massive cannon takes aim at the Balmarian flagship, and fires.+
tengusaur (17:57:59): Hetepheres: "Cobray Gordon... As I figured."
Meraxa (17:58:25): Ataru: Tch. *Ataru wants to save on ammo for the moment, knowing the limits of their supplies. So instead, he leads the Esrims on a chase, trying to draw away as he continues to fire.* Any help would be appreciate!+
tengusaur (17:58:25): # Ataru
cubey@aol.pl (17:58:28): Approved
Meraxa (17:58:28): *appreciated
cubey@aol.pl (17:58:49): The 13th team focuses fire on one of the Bens - and despite their efforts, all they can do is just damage it.
cubey@aol.pl (17:58:56): It fights back. Here comes that flywheel again!
cubey@aol.pl (17:58:57): React.
griefgathering (17:59:37): Cobray: "...What do you mean by that, Ambassador?"
tengusaur (17:59:37): * Hetepheres moves in, quickly drawing her whip and swinging it at the leg of one of the attacking Esrims from afar, trying to throw their formation into disarray. +
cubey@aol.pl (17:59:50): ???: "You forgot that too, didn't you? I shouldn't expect anything else from a defect."
tengusaur (18:00:12): Hetepheres: "You are the refugee they want."
cubey@aol.pl (18:00:18): ???: "I am the Golar Golem forces leader. Calico McCready - and you are Ayin."
cubey@aol.pl (18:00:37): Calico: "One of my soldiers, from the Barshem series."
cubey@aol.pl (18:00:41): Calico: "A defective one."
VJockey (18:01:07): *Calvin and the 13th are immediately trying to avoid it, in Luther's case though he opens fire as well to try cover his lagging behind!+
griefgathering (18:01:14): Cobray: "...!"
Wyverncakes (18:01:25): -Calico...!
tengusaur (18:01:26): Hetepheres: "...Calico McCready. He survived."
Wyverncakes (18:01:36): Selena: "I was just about to say..."
cubey@aol.pl (18:01:47): Gold Four flees, with Hetepheres' help making sure it is not hurt.
cubey@aol.pl (18:02:04): Calico: "This is not the first time you met me, Unity Group. I am glad you remember my name."
cubey@aol.pl (18:02:14): Calico: "Or perhaps I should use a different name..."
cubey@aol.pl (18:02:36): Calico: "Ingram Plisken?"
cubey@aol.pl (18:02:37): Smirk.
Wyverncakes (18:02:43): Elma: "Then that explains why he can use the Wildschwein!"
Peter Kampschroeder (18:03:00): [The entire bridge crew winces at that smirk.]
Meraxa (18:03:13): Ataru: The traitor himself...
cubey@aol.pl (18:03:20): The conversation is interrupted by the Macross Cannon firing!
tengusaur (18:03:32): Hetepheres: "Do not dare put a stain on his memory with that name."
cubey@aol.pl (18:03:40): Ephesus: "Calico, guard the Hermo..."
cubey@aol.pl (18:04:06): The commander's message is interrupted by the giant wave of matter annihilating force.
cubey@aol.pl (18:04:54): When it dissipates...
cubey@aol.pl (18:05:19): One of the Hulehs and a partial amount of smaller Balmarian units were caught in the blast, and annihilated.
cubey@aol.pl (18:05:35): The Hermord... still stands as it was.
cubey@aol.pl (18:05:43): Its surface crystals cracked, but slowly regrowing.
cubey@aol.pl (18:06:21): Ephesus: "Is this the power of Earth's super weapon?"
Wyverncakes (18:06:32): Albhard: "... Everything but the one thing we needed it to hit..."
griefgathering (18:06:42): Cobray: "...."
tengusaur (18:06:51): Hetepheres: "No. It did hit."
cubey@aol.pl (18:06:53): To make matters worse, the Zentradi enter the fray!
Peter Kampschroeder (18:07:09): Gloval: "Tough little bastard, ain't it." Shammy: "Zentraedi in zone D-134!"
griefgathering (18:07:15): Between the result of that attack and what is being revealed in this one fight, Cobray is mentally a mess.
tengusaur (18:07:18): Hetepheres: "The Hermord is simply this tough."
cubey@aol.pl (18:07:35): As Simon said, they enter from two directions. Two different fleets, each one having different units - but both belonging to the giants.
cubey@aol.pl (18:08:09): New enemies (Zentradi): Regult (various) x60, Glaug x30, Qeadluun-Rau x30
cubey@aol.pl (18:08:36): Qeadol-Magdomilla x5, Quiltra-Queleual x2, Thuverl-Salan, Laplamiz Gunboat x5, Laplamiz Flagship
cubey@aol.pl (18:08:46): egult
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/regult.jpg
Regult Heavy Missile Carrier
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/regult-heavymissile.jpg
Regult Light Missile Carrier
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/regult-lightmissile.jpg
Glaug
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/glaug.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (18:08:51): Queadluun-Rau
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/dyrl/queadluun-rau.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (18:08:57): Queadol-Magdomilla
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/queadol-magdomilla.jpg
Quiltra-Queleual
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/quiltra-queleual.jpg
Thuverl-Salan
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/thuverl-salan.jpg
Laplamiz Gunboat
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/dyrl/meltrandi-gunboat.jpg
Laplamiz Flagship
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/dyrl/meltrandi-flagship.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (18:09:09): Selena, Cobray, Walt, go.
cubey@aol.pl (18:09:59): The Laplamiz capital ships and Queadluun-Raus deploy from one side, the rest from the other
cubey@aol.pl (18:10:41): In the middle of this all, Calvin's squad is running away for their lives. Though they escape unharmed, they are suddenly scattered in all directions.
tengusaur (18:10:48): Hetepheres: "...A pincer attack."
Fri Freeman (18:10:59): Walt:"Um, can't we really make them fight each others?"
Meraxa (18:12:14): Ataru: I said about baiting them!
Wyverncakes (18:12:28): Elma: "Considering Zentradi/Balmarian hostilities, I imagine they will not all exclusively focus on us."
Wyverncakes (18:12:37): "Or at least I hope."
VJockey (18:12:41): Calvin: "That would be a really good thing right now!"
griefgathering (18:12:43): *Seeing this, Cobray is going to try to break away from Calico to assist where he's needed. Key word being try. He sure as heck knows being bogged down by one person here isn't going to help, but at the same time, the Varuch Baal is high-performance just from its looks.+
Fri Freeman (18:12:57): Walt: "Well, in that case, let's make it a bit more balanced between those two. Everyone, gather back in formation and protect the Macross' flank!" Walt's team collect themselves and start screening the regult with laser+|
Wyverncakes (18:13:19): Selena: "... There's still him to worry about though..."
cubey@aol.pl (18:14:41): Calico: "Where do you think you are going, Ayin?"
Wyverncakes (18:15:01): * The Soleares breaks off from the Grungust to go diving down towards the Varuch Baal, Sol Razor elongating out into a lengthy beam whip! "McCready!" The whip surges out to try to cut through Calico's gun!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:15:09): The Varuch Baal sends several shots towards the fleeing Wildschwein - and then turns the weapon and sends the bladed wheel again! React.
cubey@aol.pl (18:16:59): Calico: "You know the copies... however I am the original!"
griefgathering (18:17:21): Cobray: *"Tch...!" Wildschwein uses any objects scattered around, mainly debris from other mecha or maybe ships, to provide itself cover from the shots. This time, it takes aim with its Photon Rifle at the bladed wheel and fires, hoping to repel, if not destroy it!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:18:02): The flywheel assault on Cobray ends - as Varuch Baal disappears, blinking out of vision to evade Selena's whip.
cubey@aol.pl (18:18:29): Suddenly it appears behind the Soleares - the bladed wheel still deployed, and swinging! React.
cubey@aol.pl (18:18:39): Also...
Wyverncakes (18:18:56): Two can play at that game!
Wyverncakes (18:19:05): Selena: "Elma, Prism Phantom!"
griefgathering (18:19:05): Cobray: "Selena...!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:19:07): While Cobray didn't manage to hit the enemy, Calico certainly managed to hit him, more than once. The Wildschwein is sturdy but it's heavily beaten, now!
Wyverncakes (18:19:09): "Roger!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:19:34): Walt shoots down the Regults one after another, however they respond with a large barrage of missiles!
cubey@aol.pl (18:19:43): You see a whole screen of flying explosives in front of you. React.
cubey@aol.pl (18:20:03): Hetepheres and Captain Gloval, go.
Wyverncakes (18:20:27): * The Soleares makes to evade, but first it releases a bright flash of light for disorientation purposes! But that's not all, as the Grungust's Doomblade comes crashing down from above and behind the Varuch Baal!
Wyverncakes (18:20:28): +
griefgathering (18:20:44): Given the damage to Wildschwein, there isn't much Cobray can do to help out here.
cubey@aol.pl (18:21:22): Calico swings his weapon, thinking nothing of Selena's distraction.
cubey@aol.pl (18:21:43): Calico: "Inferior! Such old tricks will not work anymore! Now... do you have what it takes?"
cubey@aol.pl (18:22:00): He asks Albhard - because the swing caught Selena's AS and threw it right on the path of the doomblade!
cubey@aol.pl (18:22:26): (React)
Fri Freeman (18:23:53): Walt:" Use the Macross' defensive screen as cover!" Walt lead his team to move closer toward maross' AA defense cluster, hoping that it would help screening the missiles, before turning back and opening fire at the missiles+
Wyverncakes (18:23:54): Selena doens't speak, but lets actions be her answer!
Wyverncakes (18:24:01): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ny7xOk_Xw
tengusaur (18:24:51): * Hetepheres turns around towards the incoming Zentraedi power suits. She starts to quickly zoom around, firing a focused laser beam from her staff and trailing it over the attacking Queadluun-Raus. +
cubey@aol.pl (18:25:22): Walt turns around to see that the missiles are being shot down by AA fire - and adds to that, fortunately.
cubey@aol.pl (18:25:29): You notice something worrying though
Wyverncakes (18:25:37): * The Soleares spins and flips, arching around the course of the Doomblade as its gatling guns start to whirr to life... and a second later they begin firing on the Baal even as the Doomblade keeps heading straight for the machine!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:25:45): Rather than trying to engage you closer, the regults and glaugs are forming an escort for the capital ships.
cubey@aol.pl (18:25:55): The Zentradi capital ships that are drawing closer and closer towards Macross!
Fri Freeman (18:28:04): Walt: "What are they going to do?"
cubey@aol.pl (18:28:19): Calico: "No, I don't think so!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:28:52): The Varuch Baal is peppered by the gatling guns - but its pilot thinks nothing of it, and with a kick slams Soleares right into the Doomblade's path before getting out of the way.
cubey@aol.pl (18:29:14): The AS is badly damaged, with Albhard having to halt his attack unless he really wants to teamkill here!
Peter Kampschroeder (18:29:22): Misa: "Sir, there's not enough fighters for an effective screen..."
cubey@aol.pl (18:30:06): The Scaraber's beam shoots down several of the Zentradi suits, the rest scattering as they try to counter with impact cannon shots.
cubey@aol.pl (18:30:24): From behind them, a barrage originating from one of the gunboats comes - and they are not called that for nothing.
cubey@aol.pl (18:30:30): Defend against a huge volley of gunfire, Hetephere.
cubey@aol.pl (18:30:32): +s
cubey@aol.pl (18:31:15): Calvin and Ataru, also go.
tengusaur (18:32:52): Hetepheres: "Tch. A lot of defensive fire... And they are bee-lining straight for the Macross. Watch out." Scaraber starts quickly zipping between the incoming volleys, spinning its staff quickly to create a barrier against the shots. Silver Noble Barrier provides extra protection against energy blasts. +
VJockey (18:32:57): *With the incoming Zentraedi, the Genoaces of the 13th split off to support the Macross. Meaning Calvin's on his own for now.So what does he do but try take a shot at the Varuch Baal's optical systems to try take the heat off of Selena and Albhard!+
Meraxa (18:33:54): Ataru: ...Walt, I'm going to do something that would make you proud.
cubey@aol.pl (18:34:40): Calico: "Hmm?"
cubey@aol.pl (18:34:54): He notices the shot - quickly enough to swerve out of the way!
cubey@aol.pl (18:35:28): Before more attacks can befall their squad leader, two Varuch Bens fire at Calvin's custom Genoace, using their relatively fast firing shoulder cannons. React!
VJockey (18:35:43): "... Oh come on."
griefgathering (18:35:46): #Calvin
Meraxa (18:35:56): Ataru: And probably make Kei very mad. *And with that, Ataru flies right towards the Zentraedi forces, trying to weave his way through to the gunships. In his approach, passing through the Zentraedi's numbers, the yellow highlighted unit turns its particle gun... towards the Balmarian forces, and opens fire at the Megillots!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:36:11): Hetepheres is being pushed back by the amount of beams fired, however she manages to hold her ground mostly unscathed.
cubey@aol.pl (18:36:21): The time until the barrier shifts runs out, though.
cubey@aol.pl (18:36:24): Approved, Cobray
VJockey (18:36:31): *Calvin's quickly letting loose a smokescreen boosting backwards and letting loose a LOT of smoke in hopes of baffling any further weaponsfire from the Varuch Bens+
griefgathering (18:37:40): "......." *Damaged as Wildschwein is, Cobray whips out the Graviton Rifle and fires it. The shot isn't very accurate, but it's meant to make the Varuch Bens miss their attack.+
cubey@aol.pl (18:38:36): Ataru fires at the Balmarians - but while you wait for the effect, the Zentradi escort fires back at you. A group of glaugs unload their missile payload and fire with small laser cannons, react!
Fri Freeman (18:39:21): Walt: "See that lone genoace guys? That's why I always told you, stay together. Or you'd be like him."
Meraxa (18:40:04): Ataru: So much for conserving ammo! *Ataru unloads his missiles to intercept those coming his way, and tries his best to deftly dodge the last fire!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:40:07): The Varuch Ben has to interrupt its attack to dodge Cobray's shot. The other fires by itself, but the beams pass through the smoke screen cloud without hitting anyone.
cubey@aol.pl (18:40:40): Ataru finds his task easier than he hoped for, as the glaugs suddenly are destroyed by blasts from behind.
Wyverncakes (18:40:56): Selena: "Ah..."
Wyverncakes (18:41:11): Yeah, the Soleares isn't looking good after that drubbing earlier.
cubey@aol.pl (18:41:14): Not only are the scarce few megillots firing back, the Hulehs fire their large optical cannons, destroying some small Zentradi units and damaging a hard to pronounce capital ship!
cubey@aol.pl (18:41:47): The Zentradi start firing back at the Balmarians, too.
VJockey (18:42:13): "I DON'T APPRECIATE BEING USED AS AN EXAMPLE FOR THINGS NOT TO DO!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:42:15): This halts some of their advances, however one of the huge landing units (Qui9ltra Queleual) is drawing closer and closer to the Macross!
cubey@aol.pl (18:42:31): It looks like they intend to ram the ship.
tengusaur (18:43:17): Hetepheres: "In-fighting between our enemies. Good. This gives us a bit of breathing room..."
tengusaur (18:43:48): Hetepheres: "Watch out, captain!"
Peter Kampschroeder (18:44:20): *Claudia: "Balmarian units are engaging the Zentraedi in sectors E-431, F-658-and one of the Zentraedi is moving to ram!" Gloval: "Hrmph. Focus the attack patrols towards the Balmarian flagship-Then prepare for Daedalus attack! Target the Zentraedi ship!"+
cubey@aol.pl (18:46:31): Seeing the Macross turning towards it and VFs converging, the Zentradi capital ship fires from all turrets! A torrent of laser beams and missiles is now coming towards the Macross - react!
cubey@aol.pl (18:46:57): Selena and Walt, go.
cubey@aol.pl (18:47:00): As for Cobray...
Peter Kampschroeder (18:47:35): (The VFs are going for the balmarian ship)
cubey@aol.pl (18:47:49): Calico: "This is it for the defect."
cubey@aol.pl (18:48:09): His unit disappears in a flash - appearing at point blank near the Wildschwein, and trying to impale it on its bayonet - then firing!
cubey@aol.pl (18:48:15): Cobray, react/act!
VJockey (18:48:22): #Cobray?
cubey@aol.pl (18:48:34): Approved.
Peter Kampschroeder (18:48:41): *The Macross's anti-air guns put up a veritable wall of fire to intercept the enemy missiles, and its barriers work to try to block the lasers-before converging on the Daedalus for a massive punch into the enemy ship!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:48:49): (Aha, my bad, but there is still a barrage against the Macross)
Wyverncakes (18:48:52): # Cobray (combined with action)?
cubey@aol.pl (18:49:09): Approved
griefgathering (18:49:43): Cobray: *"Kh...!" Wildschwein draws its Roche Saber as quickly as it can to deflect the attack, if it's even possible!+
cubey@aol.pl (18:50:06): The Macross is slowly getting overwhelmed by the fire - but the enemy is close, close enough to punch right into its hull! It's the Daedalus Attack!
VJockey (18:50:25): *Calvin's going to take a major risk... firing another shot would just have Calico dodge easily... so... The OSI-Use Genoace bursts from the smokescreen with its knife drawn as it tears full speed to shank the Varuch Baal from behind!+
VJockey (18:50:46): [This was a terrible idea and he knew it! But damnit he had to try!]
cubey@aol.pl (18:50:59): However as various Destroids and other turrets spring out to fire at the Zentradi ship from within, they find an amount of battle pods and suits waiting for them and all firing, forcing them to retreat or be destroyed, sometimes both.
cubey@aol.pl (18:51:26): Britai: [My plan has worked! The Microns fell for our trap. Proceed with the second stage!]
cubey@aol.pl (18:51:41): Kamjin: [Kill everyone! Charge!]
cubey@aol.pl (18:52:01): The battlesuits are entering the Macross - using the arm as an entrance point!
Wyverncakes (18:52:02): * "You're not getting him!" The Grungust is moving in, but it's still not fast enough to cover the whole distance in time. Fortunately it doesn't have to, and its eyes begin to glow with energy before the Eye Solid Beams fire out to sweep along the Varuch's form!+
Peter Kampschroeder (18:53:13): Kim: "That's...Sir! It was a trap! Battlesuits are entering the Macross!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:54:12): Calico: "You are eager to defend a single mass produced Balmarian soldier!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:54:51): He overpowers Cobray's saber, smacking the damaged arm away with his own hand - but before he can fire the rifle and end it, he is forced to momentarily withdraw to evade the beams and knife.
cubey@aol.pl (18:55:03): However the Varuch Baal is already accelerating for another assault.
Wyverncakes (18:55:19): om
cubey@aol.pl (18:55:55): ???: "This is your fate."
cubey@aol.pl (18:55:58): Cobray hears a voice
cubey@aol.pl (18:56:43): ???: "Your fate is to die, as only a copy of another copy."
cubey@aol.pl (18:56:54): ???: "Do you wish to defy it? Defy your fate?"
griefgathering (18:57:22): This voice is actually making him hesitate.
griefgathering (18:57:41): But looking at everything that's happening around him now...
griefgathering (18:58:20): Cobray: "Yes."
cubey@aol.pl (18:58:39): ???: "So be it."
cubey@aol.pl (18:58:47): ???: "I will give you the power to do so."
cubey@aol.pl (18:58:59): ???: "The Flame of Deen. Werkbau."
cubey@aol.pl (18:59:11): The voice is quiet now, and also:
cubey@aol.pl (18:59:15): Calico: "What?!"
cubey@aol.pl (18:59:27): The Varuch Baal is thrown back as something appears in front of it in a flash of light.
cubey@aol.pl (18:59:40): http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/superrobotwars/images/4/44/Werkbau.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20111009023417
cubey@aol.pl (18:59:43): It's the Werkbau!
cubey@aol.pl (19:00:15): Calico: "This machine... no matter!"
griefgathering (19:00:43): Cobray: "......"
cubey@aol.pl (19:00:46): Before Cobray can do anything - Calico is already charging again!
cubey@aol.pl (19:01:01): Calico: "I will end it right here. You have overstayed your welcome - disappear! Dead End Shoot!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:01:10): He tries to enter point blank range and fire at both machines!
cubey@aol.pl (19:01:11): React!
Wyverncakes (19:01:18): Selena: "The Werkbau again-"
Wyverncakes (19:01:54): #
cubey@aol.pl (19:01:59): Approved.
griefgathering (19:02:00): Cobray: "Damn...!" *Wildschwein tries to move out of the way of the assault, but with the accumulated damage, it's...!+
Wyverncakes (19:03:09): "Like hell you will!"
Wyverncakes (19:04:04): * The Grungust is diving in, switching to G-Hawk mode again and beginning to spin, spin like a drill as it plummets into the Varuch Baal! "SPIRAL ATTACK... GO!"+
cubey@aol.pl (19:05:34): Calico: "Tch!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:06:05): He charges - and suddenly the Varuch Baal is thrown away, as if impaled by the Spiral Attack, the Grungust continues to carry it with its impact.
griefgathering (19:06:31): Cobray: "Albhard..."
cubey@aol.pl (19:06:35): Calico: "This power is not yours, Ayin Barshem!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:06:55): Calico: "It is not your own! What say you, the Originator? Respond to me!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:06:57): However...
cubey@aol.pl (19:07:10): Even as he is being carried, Calico continues to shoot - at the damaged Grungust!
Wyverncakes (19:07:16): Albhard: "Forget about him! Adio-"
Wyverncakes (19:07:24): Albhard: "!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:07:25): Calico: "Respond!"
Wyverncakes (19:07:31): Selena: "Albhard!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:07:35): Energy crackled over its surface where the shots hit.
cubey@aol.pl (19:07:56): The Grungust cannot take it anymore. Both units, carried away from Cobray and the others, explode.
Wyverncakes (19:08:18): Selena: "..."
VJockey (19:08:25): "!!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:08:39): Cobray is free to move to the Werkbau...
griefgathering (19:08:48): And move he does.
cubey@aol.pl (19:09:16): The unit activates eagerly. Remember the last time you were here?
griefgathering (19:09:18): What Albhard did won't go to waste.
cubey@aol.pl (19:09:41): No matter what happened, you have work to do. There is a fleet to stop - and the Zentradi are going to kill everyone on board the Macross.
cubey@aol.pl (19:09:44): Will you let them?
cubey@aol.pl (19:09:46): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI7w6_GIAXc
cubey@aol.pl (19:09:51): Cobray, Walt, Hetepheres, go.
Wyverncakes (19:10:32): Selena: "Why..."
cubey@aol.pl (19:10:50): (Entering Macross is a & action)
tengusaur (19:11:07): Hetepheres: "Selena Recital. Focus. The battle is not over yet."
tengusaur (19:11:31): * Scaraber zooms in towards the Macross. Protecting the people inside takes priority. &
Wyverncakes (19:12:28): She'd already seen him die once before so... so why was this still hurting like something entirely new and separate?
griefgathering (19:13:02): There is a moment of silence on Cobray's part, especially with Selena's reaction.
Fri Freeman (19:13:28): Walt:"Team, don't stare at the photo in your locket yet, we still have things to do. Enter the macross!"
griefgathering (19:13:41): He's not entirely comfortable being where he is now, either. But there is still a job to be done.
Fri Freeman (19:13:44): Walt lead his team toward the hole on Macross' hull+
Fri Freeman (19:13:47): &
tengusaur (19:14:00): Hetepheres: "Do not let the sacrifice of Albhard be in vein."
griefgathering (19:14:21): Cobray: "That's right. Let's go...Werkbau."
cubey@aol.pl (19:15:01): The inside of Macross, where the city was built that some people still refused to leave even now...
cubey@aol.pl (19:15:18): Is overrun by a group of Zentradi - not just Glaugs and Regults but these models you encountered before as well.
cubey@aol.pl (19:15:19): Nousjadeul-Ger
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/dyrl/nousjadeul-ger.jpg
Nousjadeul-Ger Ace
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/dyrl/nousjadeul-ger-quamzin.jpg
griefgathering (19:15:41): *The still rather mysterious machine takes aim with its dual barreled rifle as it accelerates towards nearby Balmarian units. "Rifle, double fire!" It darts around - letting loose a torrent of beam and solid projectiles!+
cubey@aol.pl (19:16:11): However!
cubey@aol.pl (19:16:29): While some buildings are lit on fire, most Zentradi do not shoot or do anything hostile.
cubey@aol.pl (19:16:35): Instead they seem to scatter around the city.
cubey@aol.pl (19:16:50): Some outright abandoning their battle pods to scurry along the streets, unarmed, looking for places to hide.
cubey@aol.pl (19:16:53): What's going on?
cubey@aol.pl (19:17:06): One of the nousjadeuls sees the arrivals - Hetepheres and Walt's genoace squad.
cubey@aol.pl (19:17:18): It looks to the right and left, and then drops its laser pistol to the ground.
cubey@aol.pl (19:17:22): Does that scene seem familiar to you?
cubey@aol.pl (19:17:58): Kamjin: [What are you doing? Die, traitor! Yak dekultcha!]
tengusaur (19:18:07): Hetepheres: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (19:18:35): A group of still fighing Zentradi battle pods, led by the differently colored ace, chase towards you. The ace tries to fire at the zentradi who dropped his weapon!
cubey@aol.pl (19:18:38): Walt and Hetepheres, continue.
tengusaur (19:19:14): Hetepheres: "Ignore the non-aggressive Zentraedi. Focus on the rest!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:19:42): The damaged Veruch Ben is struck by Werkbau's attack - and destroyed!
cubey@aol.pl (19:19:58): Two of its allies break formation and try to circle Cobray from two different sides before firing the flywheels. React!
tengusaur (19:20:29): * Scaraber moves in to intercept the shots, using its swords as a barrier to protect the unarmed battle pod. At the same time, four Bitles shoot out of its armor and fly forward, peppering Kamjin and his wingmen with quick laser shots. +
Peter Kampschroeder (19:21:00): Vanessa: "I don't understand, some of the Zentraedi are...surrendering?" Gloval: "We'll deal with that when the time comes! Focus on regaining control of the city!"
Fri Freeman (19:21:04): Walt: "Um, I can't believe I say this, but protect the non-agressive zentradi. There's at least two things wrong with that sentence."
griefgathering (19:21:38): *Cobray takes decisive action as he's flanked. Werkbau boosts vertically, but at the same time...
Fri Freeman (19:21:42): Walt: "Be careful! Aim well, you're inside both a city and a ship!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:21:55): The Scaraber tanks the laser beams - though with a golden barrier, it takes damage from the barrage.
Fri Freeman (19:22:03): Walt aim his gun and carefully shoot at the still attacking mechs, and hiws team follows.+
cubey@aol.pl (19:22:05): However the Bitles make the enemy group scatter, downing one of them.
griefgathering (19:22:10): Cobray: "Gun Slave...lock off, go!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:22:36): Enemies inside: Nousjadeul-Ger x6 (including Kamjin), Regult x3, Glaug x3
griefgathering (19:23:02): *Small pods mounted along the Werkbau's spine are launched and begin to fire upon the Bens simultaneously!+
cubey@aol.pl (19:23:21): Walt's group shoots down the Regults. However the Glaugs are trying to fire their missiles to blow up the Genoaces - and the city around them! React!
cubey@aol.pl (19:23:30): Zentradi soldier: [Kamjin the ally killer!]
cubey@aol.pl (19:23:35): (Not that anyone can understand him)
cubey@aol.pl (19:24:22): The Varuch Bens find their target evading the bladed wheels - and suddenly they have their own Balmarian type of weapon turned against them!
cubey@aol.pl (19:24:32): They are overwhelmed by the gun slaves, and both destroyed like it was nothing.
Fri Freeman (19:24:39): Walt's team get togehter and raise their shield to... shield their cockpit.+
tengusaur (19:24:43): #
cubey@aol.pl (19:24:49): No need.
cubey@aol.pl (19:24:58): Only a few missiles hit the shields before the Glaugs are destroyed as well!
cubey@aol.pl (19:25:05): "I believe I may have an explanation, Captain!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:25:18): Through the air of Macross City, flies a blue Valkyrie.
cubey@aol.pl (19:25:29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH6ZiySBy_w
cubey@aol.pl (19:25:50): It's Max! He's the one who fired the quick and precise rounds that destroyed the Zentradi - and he is not alone.
cubey@aol.pl (19:25:53): Right next to the VF flies
griefgathering (19:26:00): Werkbau's eyes glow an ominous green as the weapon pods dock again. Looks like Selena isn't the only one mad about what happened.
cubey@aol.pl (19:26:02): Queadluun-Rau Ace
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/dyrl/queadluun-rau-milia.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (19:26:20): Both of the units fire at Kamjin's ranks!
cubey@aol.pl (19:26:37): Kamjin: [The Meltran ace Millia? You too are a traitor!]
tengusaur (19:27:07): Hetepheres: "...An allied Zentraedi unit. I would like to hear that explanation."
cubey@aol.pl (19:27:11): Gloval, Calvin, Ataru, handle the outside front!
cubey@aol.pl (19:27:38): ???: "The explanation will wait. We have a fight now."
cubey@aol.pl (19:28:08): http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bc/Millia_macross_tele.jpg/230px-Millia_macross_tele.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (19:28:21): The Zentradi (technically Meltrandi) pilot
cubey@aol.pl (19:28:46): Max: "Ha ha, it's a long story. It included video games and a knife fight..."
cubey@aol.pl (19:28:56): Max: "But it looks like not all Zentradi are so hostile towards humanity anymore."
tengusaur (19:29:33): Hetepheres: "I see. The friendly ones should mark themselves in some way. Make sure we do not shoot at themby accident."
cubey@aol.pl (19:30:28): Remaining outside enemies:
cubey@aol.pl (19:30:29): Enemies (Balmar): Hermodr, Huleh x2, Esrim x8, Hagai x4, Megillot x3, Varuch Ben x2
Enemies (Zentradi): Regult (various) x37, Glaug x24, Qeadluun-Rau x24
Qeadol-Magdomilla x5, Quiltra-Queleual x2, Thuverl-Salan, Laplamiz Gunboat x5, Laplamiz Flagship
cubey@aol.pl (19:31:43): Kamjin: [I will not forget your treason!]
cubey@aol.pl (19:31:49): His squad retreats to the outside.
cubey@aol.pl (19:32:25): Millia: [Don't worry, Kamjin the ally killer. Your memory will not last much longer.]
griefgathering (19:32:51): Cobray: "How is the situation inside the Macross...?"
VJockey (19:32:55): *Calvin was going to take a few more shots at the Hagai units, aiming for their main cannons. Maybe if he damages them just right the whole machine would go up in smoke.+
Peter Kampschroeder (19:33:08): *Shammy: "Something happened with the Wildschwein, I don't really understand..." Gloval: "Understanding can wait! Back off from the Zentraedi forces and fire an anti-ship barrage at the Hermodr! Outside units, interrupt the fleeing Zentraedi!" Kamujin finds himself under fire from dozens of Destroids and Valkyries, while the Macross tries to scoot away from the battle and fires off a missile barrage at the balmarian flagship.+
VJockey (19:33:11): "I'm really hoping its better than out here..."
tengusaur (19:33:23): Hetepheres: "All Zentraedi inside have retreated... Or are on our side."
cubey@aol.pl (19:34:38): Kamjin: [Heh, inferior Microns!]
cubey@aol.pl (19:35:23): His wingmen are shot down one by one, but he doesn't seem to notice, instead swerving and juking around the barrage, managing to somehow evade all of it - and shooting back with two handheld ray pistols. His shots are accurate and deadly, react!
cubey@aol.pl (19:35:36): At the same time, missiles fly off towards the Hermodr...
Fri Freeman (19:35:38): Walt:"What she says. Except if the surrendering zentradis acre actually suicide bombers or somethng.
Peter Kampschroeder (19:36:22): *Assorted VF-1A pilots are downed by the barrage, but the Destroid Monster gets wise and backs out of the line of fire as best it's able.+
cubey@aol.pl (19:37:23): The Destroid Monster is damaged but its armor is thick - the VFs however are downed!
cubey@aol.pl (19:37:32): Kamjin broke through the defensive group like it was nothing!
Meraxa (19:38:04): Ataru: Do our new friends have lights they can blink on and off? *Ataru remarks, turning his attentions to the Zentraedi as well, trying to get right up close to the Laplamiz gunboats. Aside of continuing to bait fire towards him, he tries to see what the biggest source of heat for the ship might be&
cubey@aol.pl (19:38:05): Calvin manages to damage one of the Hagais. It tries to fire, but it causes the cannon (and the whole machine) to explode!
cubey@aol.pl (19:38:45): The remaining trio wise up and fire a barrage of missiles instead. React!
cubey@aol.pl (19:39:35): Ataru approaches and finds that the gunboats indeed have a lot of guns - all of them aimed at him!
cubey@aol.pl (19:39:58): You do notice extreme power levels around the thickest points of their hulls. In other words, the reactors are well armored. But you know where they are!
cubey@aol.pl (19:40:00): React/continue
cubey@aol.pl (19:40:05): (Also the guns all fire)
Meraxa (19:41:47): Ataru: Come on, come on...! *Ataru can only pray that hours of SHMUPs have taught him well, as he tries to dodge the enemy fire - but keeping his relative position close to the same spot - as he himself unloads his missiles beneath him+
cubey@aol.pl (19:42:52): The JURIA System is screaming at you like crazy, survival instincts kicking into the highest of gears.
cubey@aol.pl (19:43:19): You manage to evade the beams one by one and leave an explosive payload right in the Gunboat's generator. The flagship seems unaffected...
cubey@aol.pl (19:43:39): Then a series of small explosions starts to run around its hull, starting from the generator.
cubey@aol.pl (19:43:46): Eventually, it explodes!
cubey@aol.pl (19:43:54): However
cubey@aol.pl (19:44:04): The remaining four gunboats start charging up their cannons.
Wyverncakes (19:44:05): Elma: "We beat it!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:44:09): Not the normal beam cannon turrets.
cubey@aol.pl (19:44:21): The large, converging beam guns. All aimed at the Macross.
cubey@aol.pl (19:44:38): It looks like they have the same kind of weapon as Macross does!
cubey@aol.pl (19:44:45): And at the same time...
Meraxa (19:44:57): Ataru: ...Well...
cubey@aol.pl (19:45:01): The high payload missiles explode against the green flower's giant surface.
cubey@aol.pl (19:45:19): Ephesus: "Gh.. steady! An attack like this is nothing!"
cubey@aol.pl (19:45:45): Ephesus: "Prepare the Region Buster. Get out of the line of fire, Calico McCready."
cubey@aol.pl (19:46:12): The Hermodr's "head" starts to turn, setting itself up as it aims towards Macross, its crystalline petals gathering shine...
cubey@aol.pl (19:46:14): Also, what?
cubey@aol.pl (19:46:20): Calico: "... Tch."
cubey@aol.pl (19:46:37): The Varuch Baal is withdrawing from a point to the side of the battlefield.
griefgathering (19:46:43): Cobray: "He's alive..."
cubey@aol.pl (19:46:44): Critically damaged, it can still move regardless!
tengusaur (19:47:06): Hetepheres: "Is this man vritually immortal..."
tengusaur (19:47:26): Hetepheres: "...Nevermind that. Enemy blasts incoming! "
cubey@aol.pl (19:47:35): The enemy cannons did not fire yet.
cubey@aol.pl (19:47:39): However they will soon!
cubey@aol.pl (19:47:50): And you'd better have a really good idea on what to do now.
griefgathering (19:47:51): Yeah...as much as Cobray wants to go after him right now, there is impending danger.
cubey@aol.pl (19:47:55): Everyone who wants to react can now.
cubey@aol.pl (19:48:00): *To act
Wyverncakes (19:48:09): Selena: "He's still alive...!"
VJockey (19:48:32): "Save any anger for later, that big gun's about to fire! C'mon!"
Wyverncakes (19:48:45): Elma: "Selena..."
tengusaur (19:48:54): Hetepheres: "Captain Gloval. Can the Macross Cannon fire"
tengusaur (19:48:56): ?
Fri Freeman (19:49:08): Walt:"Okay, maybe this is a good time to look at the pictures in your locket now"
Peter Kampschroeder (19:49:18): Gloval: "Not without compromising our engines it can't."
Fri Freeman (19:49:24): Walt: "It's not like we have any time to do anything else."
Fri Freeman (19:49:32): Walt: "Now if only I have a locket. or a picture"
Wyverncakes (19:49:36): ".. If we keep fighting, we can avenge Albhard and the others."
tengusaur (19:49:40): Hetepheres: "Can you fold?"
Wyverncakes (19:49:58): Selena: "... true."
VJockey (19:50:14): "What's the plan? Do we evacuate to the Macross or get out of here on our own?"
Meraxa (19:50:29): Ataru: Whatever it is, we need it soon!
Peter Kampschroeder (19:50:50): Gloval: "Not a chance. We're doing this the old-fashioned way; give them hell and try not to get creamed."
griefgathering (19:51:58): Cobray: "Understood."
Peter Kampschroeder (19:52:11): *And with those words, the Macross jets as hard as it can to avoid the oncoming converging beams-while firing another massive barrage at the Zentraedi capital ships.+
Meraxa (19:53:01): Ataru: ...Right then... *Ataru makes his way to the Macross as it flies by, and tries to unload what he can from his particle gun at any units that try to come its way+
tengusaur (19:53:29): Hetepheres: "If there is a way to make the Balmarian unit misfire..."
griefgathering (19:53:34): The two wing-like protrustions on the Werkbau's back flip over its shoulders and extend, revealing the barrels of a pair of energy cannons.
VJockey (19:53:49): "Like firing right down their barrel?"
VJockey (19:54:20): "I tried that on one of their smaller units... do we even have a weapon big enough for-"
VJockey (19:54:41): [And then he spots what Cobray's doing.]
Wyverncakes (19:55:08): Not content for mere talk, Selena has the Soleares hurtle straight towards the Hermodr itself, buzz-saw out and buzzing as she tries to strafe around the front of the ship. It's big, yes... But...
tengusaur (19:55:17): Hetepheres: "It is worth a try. Scarab Power!" Scaraber digs its feet in the surface of Macross, on which it is standing right now, and then aims at the charging up main cannon of the Hermodr, gathering energy within the laser staff and then releasing it in a huge beam! +
Wyverncakes (19:55:21): "Elma, best guess for power conduits."
griefgathering (19:55:38): Cobray: "I have my target, then."
Wyverncakes (19:57:38): * And as soon as Elma brings up a target, the AS dives down, stabbing into a damaged section on the humongeous craft with the railgun, firing as well. But that's not all, as the Stealth Wing's blades come out. "For Albhard!" And those get driven in as well. "And the Captain...!" Out pops the Sol Razor knives, plunging in as well. "... And for MYSELF!" ANd lastly the machine wrenches free all of its weapons before firing all four of its gatling guns into that exposed section!+
griefgathering (19:58:07): Cobray: *The barrels of the weapons glow steadily brighter. "Gematoria...course adjusted. Emet Asher...double shoot!" And then two bright bursts of bluish light erupt from the weapons - lancing out at the Hermodr's cannon!+
VJockey (19:58:42): *Unfortunately against a target that big Calvin can't do very much aside from fire a few rifle rounds at any damaged areas he can see and hope for the best. The others have it covered though.+
Fri Freeman (19:58:55): Walt's team finally appears on macross' surface. "Not like we have anything better to do. Who knows? Maybe your attack is the straw that breaks the camel's back?" And he fires his spinny laser toward the big ship, followed b ythe hothrers+
cubey@aol.pl (19:59:13): Suruga and Calvin keep enemies at bay, though for some mysterious reason they are trying to get away by themselves...
cubey@aol.pl (19:59:58): Macross's barrage downs one of the gunboats, damaging the others. They continue to charge up, the destroyed one's beam cannon going silent only when it is engulfed by an explosion.
cubey@aol.pl (20:00:26): Everyone else creates a barrage of all kinds of shots aimed at Hermodr, to destroy that flower before it can shoot out its blast.
cubey@aol.pl (20:00:40): You manage to damage it, petals of crystal sharding off and disappearing one by one...
cubey@aol.pl (20:00:48): However it continues to charge up regardless.
cubey@aol.pl (20:01:00): Selena, you are right near it, and you notice something huge coming in.
cubey@aol.pl (20:01:16): Thuverl-Salan
http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/thuverl-salan.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (20:01:33): Britai: [Brace for impact!]
Wyverncakes (20:01:39): ?
Wyverncakes (20:01:45): Wait-
Wyverncakes (20:01:52): Elma: "Pulling back!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:02:06): The Zentradi ship slams into Hermodr from the side, pushing the Balmarian flower while also severely damaging both units.
cubey@aol.pl (20:02:23): Ephesus: "What?!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:02:44): The Hermodr fires, a beam of gargantuan proportions that can clear whole battlefields in one shot.
cubey@aol.pl (20:02:46): It also missed.
cubey@aol.pl (20:03:21): It nicked one half of the Zentradi fleet - the half that tried to fire at the Macross, coincidence or not.
cubey@aol.pl (20:03:29): Then, heavily damaged, the head of the green space flower explodes.
griefgathering (20:03:52): That was waaay too close for comfort.
cubey@aol.pl (20:04:29): Ephesus: "The power of Hermodr Echad..."
cubey@aol.pl (20:04:49): Ephesus: "Well done. I commend your prowess!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:04:58): The Hermodr is destroyed!
cubey@aol.pl (20:05:17): Ephesus: "However..."
cubey@aol.pl (20:05:32): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY41p_FuTkU
cubey@aol.pl (20:05:39): Something bursts out of the destroyed wreckage.
griefgathering (20:05:52): Cobray: "....."
cubey@aol.pl (20:05:57): Ephesus: "You are worthy tools of the Balmarian Empire. But the battle is far from over!"
Wyverncakes (20:05:59): Elma: "It's still...!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:06:07): Zehirut
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/superrobotwars/images/b/b6/Zehirut.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140213225746
tengusaur (20:06:25): Hetepheres: "Another Zehirut. Do you still wish to fight us, Ephesus?"
Wyverncakes (20:06:26): Selena: "... It really is another one of those..."
VJockey (20:06:30): "No. No no no no!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:07:04): Ephesus: "Yes. The Zehirut, calibrated thanks to data I received from your fight with a similar model."
Peter Kampschroeder (20:07:05): Gloval: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (20:07:41): Ephesus: "Now. Warriors of Earth.... show me how far your strength extends!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:07:49): Selena, Cobray, go!
cubey@aol.pl (20:08:21): Only Zehirut counts from enemies left, the rest thrown into disarray or just outright not moving anymore.
Wyverncakes (20:09:38): Selena: "... based on that earlier model...?"
Wyverncakes (20:09:49): She snorts a little.
Wyverncakes (20:10:27): "You're following in the footsteps of a failure! And now... now it's time we give you an encore performance!"
Peter Kampschroeder (20:10:31): Gloval: "Hayase? Have the returning Valkyries arm themselves with those gifts from earth." Misa: "-You don't mean?!"
Wyverncakes (20:11:31): * The Stealth Wing blades are rejoined as a boomerang and Selena lets it fly, at the same time the Soleares begins to dart around the machine, railgun firing at it to test the waters!+
cubey@aol.pl (20:12:13): Ephesus: "Failure, you say? Then, witness it yourself!"
griefgathering (20:12:38): *Cobray doesn't know how well he'll fare here...but he's not underestimating this thing. The Emet Asher is already poised, and fired a second time once an opening shows itself!+
Peter Kampschroeder (20:12:46): Gloval: "Yes, I do, the reaction warheads. Prepare the Macross cannon for firing, as well."
cubey@aol.pl (20:12:47): The Zehirut creates a giant crystalline sword, deftly blocking the stealth boomerang with it. While Selena circles around it, it aims the other hand towards her.
Peter Kampschroeder (20:13:14): Gloval: "I don't want a speck of that thing left to tell the tale."
cubey@aol.pl (20:13:28): Ephesus: "The power of constant evolution!" The hand's knuckle emiters launch several beams that converge into one larger one.
cubey@aol.pl (20:13:46): Ephesus sweeps it, from Soleares towards the Werkbau, threatening to engulf both entirely!
cubey@aol.pl (20:13:48): React!
cubey@aol.pl (20:14:07): Walt, Hetepheres, Gloval, go.
VJockey (20:14:42): "Reaction warheads-..."
Fri Freeman (20:14:53): Walt:"Um, Macross, can you still shoot your giant laser cannon thingy?"
VJockey (20:15:13): "If you can spare a few to load up on my unit, I'd really appreciate it!"
Wyverncakes (20:15:18): * She wasn't going to die here. She WASN'T going to die here! As the Zehirut's energy beam comes sweeping across the Soleares dives, its damaged body bending down and back to let the attack sweep over it!+
VJockey (20:15:35): [Calvin's going to make due course to the Macross as quick as you please.]
griefgathering (20:16:09): *Well, against that beam, Cobray has to pack up and bolt. The Emet Asher is withdrawn as Werkbau performs evasive maneuvers. Hopefully, the Deflect Field will help mitigate damage as well!+
Peter Kampschroeder (20:16:24): Claudia: "Get loaded up and go!"
Fri Freeman (20:16:28): Walt:"Team, I'd order you guys to focus fire or something, but I don't think we can do much now. We need heavy artillery now. Do whatever you want now and just... don't die unecessarily I guess."
tengusaur (20:17:22): Hetepheres: "So much for allowing Earth an alliance. But I did not expect any of its leaders to agree to your demands, anyway. It is time for the dance of death!" Scaraber grabs its laser staff in all four hands, channels energy into it, then rushes forward. The insectoid mech circles around Zehirut, waiting for a good moment, then attacks from the side, spinning around and slashing horizontally - a huge energy blade suddenly erupts from the blade! And then Hetepheres follows up, jumping up and striking with a rising slash! +
VJockey (20:18:37): *The moment Calvin's loaded up and ready for action he's moving out with a lot more confidence. Its amazing what a few explosives can do for a person's spirits. Admittedly he has to be careful not to get hit... but either way the moment Cobray and Selena are up and away....
cubey@aol.pl (20:18:47): Werkbau's barrier helps deflect part of the damage, however the beam still grazes the unit and deals damage to it.
VJockey (20:18:48): "I really suggest anyone close to it move out of the way!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:19:16): Same for Selena, though with Ephesus' attention split, he did not focus on her and thus the damage is relatively minor, fortunately.
Fri Freeman (20:19:18): After saying that, Walt circle Zehirut, trying to find a glowing red spot or something, plinking it with DODS gun once in a while. "Come on, show me your blinking red spot...."+
cubey@aol.pl (20:19:26): Also the Zehirut has been damaged by your attacks as well.
cubey@aol.pl (20:19:31): But it already starts to regenerate.
VJockey (20:19:44): He launches the warheads at the Zehirut, aiming at the damaged sections to blow it apart!+
Peter Kampschroeder (20:20:27): *Misa: "Allied units, please clear the area around the enemy." That's the warning that comes, as a dozen or so reaction-warhead tipped missiles arc towards the Zehirut with somewhat haphazard aim (but they're massive, so.) Even as that attack launches, the Macross Cannon charges...&
griefgathering (20:20:43): Minding those warnings, Cobray backs off.
cubey@aol.pl (20:21:10): Zehirut's blade is raised to parry Hetepheres' horizontal slash.
cubey@aol.pl (20:21:32): Ephesus: "As expected of a warrior of Geb. However this is the end!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:21:58): As she follows up with a downwards one, he quickly creates another blade - and swings it up with clear intent of splitting Scaraber into two!
cubey@aol.pl (20:21:59): React.
tengusaur (20:23:48): * Hetepheres quickly backs away, changing her strike into a parry once again - the two powerful blades clash against each other. +
tengusaur (20:24:01): Hetepheres: "I expect one of us to die here, yes. Which one, we shall see."
cubey@aol.pl (20:24:42): The swords clash, but even with the Scarab Power, Zehirut is more massive and powerful!
cubey@aol.pl (20:24:52): It starts to overpower the beetle like unit...
cubey@aol.pl (20:25:08): Then Ephesus gets distracted by the DODS shots.
cubey@aol.pl (20:25:21): Almost plinking, but still they cause small damage against Zehirut's crystalline armor.
cubey@aol.pl (20:25:33): Ephesus: "Do not tell me I have overestimated..."
cubey@aol.pl (20:25:50): The reaction missiles hit Zehirut and engulf it with pristine white, blinding explosions!
cubey@aol.pl (20:25:55): Macross, continue!
cubey@aol.pl (20:26:07): (Also Hetepheres and Walt should probably get out of there)
tengusaur (20:26:30): Hetepheres does so, yes.
Peter Kampschroeder (20:27:42): *Shammy: All sectors, green!" Kim: Contact with the Zehirut lost! It'll take a while for the interference to dissi-" Gloval: "I don't care! Target its last known location, full power! Let nothing remain! Macross cannon, FIRE!"+
Fri Freeman (20:28:40): Walt: "Sounds like time to get away." Walt boost as far away as he can.
cubey@aol.pl (20:29:11): The Zehirut's location is engulfed by the annihilating energy blast.
cubey@aol.pl (20:29:31): After this double whammy, there is no way anything would survive it...
cubey@aol.pl (20:29:35): Max: "Macross, watch out!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:29:44): From the explosion bursts out a crystalline hand.
cubey@aol.pl (20:29:54): The rest of the (damaged, but still operational) Zehirut following suit!
cubey@aol.pl (20:30:02): Inside the palm of the hand you see an image.
cubey@aol.pl (20:30:14): A much smaller than the original, but clear image of the SDF Macross!
griefgathering (20:30:19): Cobray: "...!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:30:24): Ephesus: "Well done... but this is the end."
cubey@aol.pl (20:30:40): He starts to close Zehirut's hand, and a black dome appears around the Macross's location...
cubey@aol.pl (20:30:43): Gloval, react!
Peter Kampschroeder (20:30:59): (How close is the Zehirut?)
cubey@aol.pl (20:31:15): (Long ranged combat range)
cubey@aol.pl (20:32:00): Calvin, Selena, Cobray, go!
griefgathering (20:32:56): #Macross
cubey@aol.pl (20:33:07): Approved.
Peter Kampschroeder (20:33:42): *Shammy: "Sir, the enemy is-" Gloval: "I see. Fire off a volley of missiles again, then activate the barrier shield and move to engage the Zheirut in close-quarters combat. If by some nightmare it survives that, we'll crush it with raw strength."+
Wyverncakes (20:34:28): * Hands seem very important for that kind of maneuver. The Soleares naturally moves in again, Selena locking on and letting a gatling cannon go to work on the opened palm, railgun continuing to fire as well right where the gatling's going too!
Wyverncakes (20:34:29): +
Peter Kampschroeder (20:34:49): A pink, all-encompassing barrier goes up around the Macross...
VJockey (20:34:53): *With little else.... Calvin's going to launch every remaining flare he has into the Zehirut's face in the hopes of blinding its pilot to buythe Macross some time!+
griefgathering (20:35:21): *Suddenly, four weapon pods begin to move in a coordinated fashion - more so than usual - targeting the hand with the Macross' image in it!+
cubey@aol.pl (20:35:47): The barrier is overwhelmed quickly as the black dome starts to bombard Macross with beams while also crushing down on it!
cubey@aol.pl (20:36:38): Several blocks start getting critical damage!
cubey@aol.pl (20:36:45): And then... the dome disappears as quickly as it appeared.
cubey@aol.pl (20:37:07): With the barrage of attacks hitting the hand and damaging it, preventing it from closing!
cubey@aol.pl (20:37:16): Ephesus: "Grrh!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:37:21): He closes his eyes to protect them from the light.
cubey@aol.pl (20:37:45): Not using any arm to fight, the Zehirut instead charges up a cannon in its chest - and fires off a wide beam!
cubey@aol.pl (20:37:56): Calvin, Selena, Cobray, react.
cubey@aol.pl (20:38:27): (Also Cobray go if that # didn't count as an action)
griefgathering (20:38:38): A very strange aura emanates from Werkbau now. Some people with live video feed of the cockpit may see that Cobray's hair has suddenly turned...blue.
Wyverncakes (20:38:59): * The Soleares dives out of the way, Selena grunting a little from the strain of how hard she's pushing the Soleares right now.+
Wyverncakes (20:39:24): Elmea: "Selena, if you keep up this kind of speed then you'll-"
Wyverncakes (20:39:36): "Don't have to last long, just long enough!"
griefgathering (20:40:05): *And in response to the beam, the Werkbau leaves an afterimage as it moves with surprising agility to avoid it.+
VJockey (20:41:09): *Calvin sadly does not have the speed nor afterimages that Selena and Cobray have. He makes do with adrenaline fueled panic dodging and a shield.+
cubey@aol.pl (20:42:37): Calvin's shield is melted nigh instantly and his mobile suit thrown back.
cubey@aol.pl (20:42:55): Soleares is straining to maintain this speed, and some parts start to break down just from the pressure alone.
cubey@aol.pl (20:43:04): Werkbau... surprisingly is not even touched.
cubey@aol.pl (20:43:13): The beam only hit its afterimage.
cubey@aol.pl (20:43:33): Walt, Hetepheres, Gloval, go.
Peter Kampschroeder (20:47:59): *Gloval: "Keep firing." That is the only order that accompanies the next barrage of reaction missiles at the Zehriut.+
tengusaur (20:48:41): Hetepheres: "If your machine is too damaged to fight, retreat. Let the rest of us handle this. I do not intend to lose this battle." Eight Bitles eject from Scaraber's shell and start circling around Zehirut, peppering it with lasers. The main purpose of this attack is to provide distraction as Scaraber charges up its laser staff and then fires again, this time in burst mode - several large blasts fly straight towards the Balmarian leader. +
cubey@aol.pl (20:50:34): More explosions and blasts shake the Zehirut.
cubey@aol.pl (20:50:43): It looks rather heavily damaged now...
cubey@aol.pl (20:50:54): However - it continues to regrow, and you are all running low on juice!
cubey@aol.pl (20:51:19): Ephesus: "Well. This really is the end, then."
cubey@aol.pl (20:51:48): In open hands, the Zehirut creates swords. Clasping them together, the two become one - a gigantic blade of crystal, which already starts to shine with power.
cubey@aol.pl (20:52:20): Ephesus: "You have fought well, however your strength wanes in time. The Zehirut can continue fighting forever!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:52:43): ???: "Nothing is forever!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:53:12): Suddenly, a heavily damaged unit lunges at Zehirut having sneaked up on it from (relatively speaking) behind!
cubey@aol.pl (20:53:21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TUTHvc2gD0
cubey@aol.pl (20:54:12): Albhard: "I'm not giving you this chance! On the other hand, this opportunity is exactly what my allies need!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:54:30): The critically damaged Grungust starts to wrestle against the Zehirut.
cubey@aol.pl (20:54:38): Albhard: "Fire everything you have, now!"
tengusaur (20:54:52): Hetepheres: "..."
tengusaur (20:55:01): Hetepheres: "...Very well. You heard him!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:55:30): "... No!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:55:36): The Soleares makes way towards the Grungust.
cubey@aol.pl (20:55:48): Selena: "Albhard... you and me are the only ones left! Do not throw your life away!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:56:09): Albhard: "Heh... Grungust's reactor went critical. I am a dead man walking, Selena..."
cubey@aol.pl (20:56:42): Albhard: "But this way - at least my death can have meaning!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:57:06): He fires off a boost knuckle - not to punch Soleares, but to throw it away. It and the Doomblade...
cubey@aol.pl (20:57:15): The Zehirut is struggling to break free, and will do so any second now!
cubey@aol.pl (20:57:21): Albhard: "Adios..."
cubey@aol.pl (20:57:41): Ephesus: "No! I will not let a single Earth soldier...!"
cubey@aol.pl (20:57:47): (Anyone who wants to act, go now)
griefgathering (20:58:00): The blue-haired Cobray initially watches this quietly.
griefgathering (20:58:28): But then...he starts to speak, with a voice that seems to be overlapped by another's.
VJockey (20:59:01): *Calvin grits his teeth... sacrifice plays like this never sat well with him. But sometimes there was no helping it. He simply raises both rifle and revoler and fires every shot he has left at the Zehirut!+
Meraxa (20:59:07): Ataru: Albhard... You were a good man! *Ataru pulls the trigger of his particule gun repeatedly, having lined his shot for the Zehirut's chest!+
griefgathering (20:59:12): Cobray?: "...It is time to end this, then. Code input...Tetractys Grammaton."
griefgathering (20:59:36): Cobray?: "Deen Lev...Overdrive."
griefgathering (21:00:16): The Werkbau's chest opens up, and from it, several portrusions appear to form a cannon's barrel!
griefgathering (21:00:28): http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/alpha3/lineart/werkbau-axionbuster.jpg
tengusaur (21:00:53): Hetepheres: "You will never be forgotten, Albhard Bailaran." Scaraber raises its staff again, gathering energy while several Bitles circle around it. And then, all of them fire at once, a barrage of beams all aimed at punching through a single point in Zehirut's armor. +
Peter Kampschroeder (21:01:10): Silence reigns across the bridge. Gloval: "...You heard the man. Have every gun open up." The Macross opens fire with a bullet hell of shots.
griefgathering (21:02:15): Cobray: *"Axion Buster...Dead End Shoot!" The gathered energy distortions are fired in the form of a black sphere that threatens to engulf Zehirut, and subject it to time-space crushing forces!+
cubey@aol.pl (21:02:51): The barrage punches a hole through Zehirut's chest - it already starts to regrow.
cubey@aol.pl (21:02:59): Then the Axion Buster collapses down on it.
cubey@aol.pl (21:03:07): Albhard: "Jessica..."
cubey@aol.pl (21:03:17): Albhard: "We see each other again. This time... I'm here to stay..."
cubey@aol.pl (21:03:28): Ephesus: "That voice...!"
cubey@aol.pl (21:03:52): Engulfed by the black energy, the two are destroyed.
griefgathering (21:03:56): Cobray?: "Disappear beyond the void, Ephesus."
cubey@aol.pl (21:04:01): Nothing remains of the Zehirut.
cubey@aol.pl (21:04:14): Of the Grungust - but a single fist, and the Doomblade it threw away.
cubey@aol.pl (21:04:19): As well as the last, crying survivor.
cubey@aol.pl (21:04:46): Your enemies are gone. The remaining Zentradi units are leaving.
cubey@aol.pl (21:04:55): And behind you, the GDF fleet appears in range.
cubey@aol.pl (21:05:17): The crippled Thuverl-Salan starts to make its exit as well.
cubey@aol.pl (21:05:24): But before it departs...
cubey@aol.pl (21:05:47): http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/art/mcr021l.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (21:05:55): Its captain appears on your screens in a transmission
cubey@aol.pl (21:05:59): He says a single word.
cubey@aol.pl (21:06:03): Britai: "Deculture."
cubey@aol.pl (21:06:19): And with that, the transmission ends. The fleet can continue unbothered.
cubey@aol.pl (21:06:42): But, what are the consequences of what transpired today? The obvious ones - and the less so?
cubey@aol.pl (21:06:44): MISSION COMPLETE