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Mission 056 - Exiled from Paradise
cubey@aol.pl (00:17:50): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYn2Q-kVNAk
cubey@aol.pl (00:19:57): The Shadow Mirrors base was discovered.
cubey@aol.pl (00:20:34): Located on a small southeast Asian island, its defenses seemed lacking from initial recon. This is why a plan was devised quickly.
cubey@aol.pl (00:21:22): In cooperation with local forces who'd act as a diversion and draw the enemies away - then Unity Group would perform a quick drop with only few units, to sneak in unnoticed and destroy the base from within.
cubey@aol.pl (00:21:34): However...
cubey@aol.pl (00:21:38): That was a plan.
cubey@aol.pl (00:21:41): And the plan didn't last.
cubey@aol.pl (00:21:59): Shuttle pilot: "There's activity in the base."
cubey@aol.pl (00:22:09): You are onboard a shuttle that is already in flight, where this news arrives.
cubey@aol.pl (00:22:14): *When
tengusaur (00:22:14): Hetepheres: "What kind of activity?"
cubey@aol.pl (00:22:31): Shuttle pilot: "Looks like... combat."
Meraxa (00:22:43): Ataru: ...Eh? they couldn't wait for us to turn up?
cubey@aol.pl (00:22:59): Antov: "Combat? Between who? I thought the local forces didn't engage the Shadow Mirrors yet!"
tengusaur (00:23:03): Hetepheres: "No. It is not one of our allies."
cubey@aol.pl (00:23:05): Pilot: "They didn't, sir. It's someone else."
cubey@aol.pl (00:23:31): You get visual feed on the base.
cubey@aol.pl (00:23:46): Indeed, you can see mecha fighting. The Shadow Mirror gespensts as well as...
cubey@aol.pl (00:23:49): Gebian levies!
tengusaur (00:24:05): Hetepheres: "The Anti-Earthling Party..."
cubey@aol.pl (00:24:19): And in the middle of it all, an unknown unit as a third party.
cubey@aol.pl (00:24:28): Targetted by both sides.
Meraxa (00:24:49): Ataru: ...I was going to say maybe the racists were making use of themselves, but now I'm confused...
cubey@aol.pl (00:24:54): http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110713042926/superrobotwars/images/3/34/Vr-02.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (00:25:40): Antov: "Maybe we should let our enemies destroy each other... an-anyway! I am worried about that unidentified machine."
tengusaur (00:25:45): Hetepheres: "The plan has been changed. Our priority is to find out what that is, and who is piloting it."
cubey@aol.pl (00:26:00): Antov: "I'm going to ask you to go down there and perform reconeissance. Just please be careful."
tengusaur (00:26:34): Hetepheres: "I understand. Let us not get in between our enemies too much. If they prefer to fight each other than us, good."
Meraxa (00:26:53): Ataru: Stealth then?
cubey@aol.pl (00:26:57): Pilot: "I'm approaching the drop zone. Get ready to deploy!"
cubey@aol.pl (00:27:08): The shuttle circles around the base, trying to near it from the side with least fighting.
cubey@aol.pl (00:27:23): by the way, the large Shadow Mirror carrier is there too, afloat in water next to the base.
tengusaur (00:27:38): Hetepheres: "As much stealth as it is possible in this situation. Which is most likely not much. Move out!"
Meraxa (00:28:30): Ataru: ...Roger that. And right as a nice big target appears...
tengusaur (00:28:43): Scaraber spreads its insectoid wings, ready to take off as soon as the door opens.
cubey@aol.pl (00:29:20): At the same time...
Ginkan SK (00:29:45): Russel's Gespenst is there and he's ready to deploy the moment as they get ready to roll. He opens his comm "Le't's get going."
cubey@aol.pl (00:29:51): ??? (okay, we all know it's Lamia), you tried to flee from the base after, for some reason, Lemon Browning decided to let you go.
cubey@aol.pl (00:30:16): However the stealthy withdrawal failed as the Gebians attacked - and now you're between two hostile forces, gunning for each other but also for you.
cubey@aol.pl (00:30:27): It's time to fight!
cubey@aol.pl (00:30:29): Lamia, act.
cubey@aol.pl (00:30:34): Enemies (Shadow Mirrors): Gespenst mk II x6, R-Eins x3, Randgrith x3
Enemies (AEP): Gebian Levy x8, Gebian Guardian x2, Aposniper (General Nekhbet)
cubey@aol.pl (00:31:09): Aposniper is new - a flying insectoid Gebian unit, resembling a humanoid bee or perhaps a wasp.
cubey@aol.pl (00:31:18): Levies are non-humanoid beetles, guardians are humanoid.
cubey@aol.pl (00:31:28): (This is not all enemies, just the ones closest to you.)
Ishikar3 (00:32:38): *Moving quickly in her new machine Lamia emerges from the hanger throwing a trio of exploding kunai at one gespenst as she grabs another and forces the smaller machine into the path of an incoming attack from a Gebian unit while trying to get as clear of the center of the battle as she can.+
cubey@aol.pl (00:33:36): The Gespenst did not expect a giant ninja to throw knives at it, and explodes.
cubey@aol.pl (00:33:59): Another one finds itself flying through the air, and then the target of egyptian laser beams - with just as lethal results.
cubey@aol.pl (00:34:33): But the Randgriths notice what's going on and try to surround Vysaga from all sides and shoot micro missiles at it! React!
cubey@aol.pl (00:35:04): At the same time, the Unity Group... group, arrives on the battlefield.
cubey@aol.pl (00:35:09): Does anyone try to contact Vysaga's pilot?
tengusaur (00:36:25): Hetepheres: "Here is Unity Group. We should be able to help you. Unknown unit, identify yourself."
Ishikar3 (00:36:29): *Lamia notices the wave of incoming missiles and draws and resheathes her blades in a flash to send a shockwave out to knock them off course. As soon as the blade finds itself back in it's sheathe the Vysaga pushes off in a leap to close the remaining space and attempt to get behind the artillery units."
Ishikar3 (00:37:04): ???: "General Hetepheres, this is Lamia Loveless. Assistance would be appreciated in my escape."
tengusaur (00:37:16): Hetepheres: "..."
Meraxa (00:37:26): Ataru: ...Did... Did she just say...?!
tengusaur (00:37:32): Hetepheres: "Now this is unexpected. How are you alive?"
Ishikar3 (00:38:18): Lamia: "The full story will have to wait but my creator was able to recover the cockpit module. She repaired me and brought me back online before giving me the chance to escape."
Meraxa (00:38:50): Ataru: Online... So you're... a robot?! A robot woman?!
Ginkan SK (00:39:00): Russel seems to be homing on the Gespensts there's something he doesn't like about seeing them like this. "wait what?"
cubey@aol.pl (00:39:02): ???: "So, you have decided to rejoin Unity Group, after all."
cubey@aol.pl (00:39:14): A familiar voice joins into the conversation. It's Vindel Mauser!
tengusaur (00:39:30): Hetepheres: "You will have a lot to explain after this, indeed. Moving in to assist..."
tengusaur (00:39:38): Hetepheres: "...Mauser."
cubey@aol.pl (00:39:52): Vindel: "You have guts, to attack my base with only three units. I admit, I am impressed!"
cubey@aol.pl (00:40:02): Vindel: "My offer to join forces still stands."
Meraxa (00:40:28): Ataru: And our standing refusal of go to hell stands as well!
tengusaur (00:40:40): Hetepheres: "My blades still have not tasted your blood. I do not intend to abandon that promise."
cubey@aol.pl (00:41:04): Vindel: "Of course. I wouldn't expect your hearts to change so quickly. Then I have no choice but to get rid of these bugs, and then - of you."
Ishikar3 (00:41:05): Lamia: "Colonel, people here struggle to choose a different path, much like those from the world from which we came. I choose to side with them.
cubey@aol.pl (00:41:48): Vindel's unit deploys from the depths of the Ganland (the carrier).
cubey@aol.pl (00:41:49): http://www.mahq.net/mecha/srw/og2/eg-xx.jpg
cubey@aol.pl (00:42:15): Vindel: "This is the path you have chosen. In that case, I will treat you as the enemy."
Meraxa (00:42:26): Ataru: ...Well, I suppose we at least tell them apart by which one is pointier.
cubey@aol.pl (00:42:28): "You are no longer a part of Shadow Mirrors, W... no, Lamia Loveless!"
cubey@aol.pl (00:42:55): Lamia's sword wave cuts through the missiles, and she likewise cuts the distance between Vysaga and the artillery units, landing behind them.
cubey@aol.pl (00:43:15): General Nekhbet: "General Hetepheres. You shouldn't have interfered."
tengusaur (00:43:18): Hetepheres: "Do not think you will be able to conquer this planet, Mauser."
cubey@aol.pl (00:43:27): Regardless, now is the time to fight!
cubey@aol.pl (00:43:37): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vds5cJ_RnAU
cubey@aol.pl (00:43:39): No...
cubey@aol.pl (00:44:02): This:
cubey@aol.pl (00:44:03): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul1pFbpd1UE
tengusaur (00:44:03): Hetepheres: "General Nekhbet. You are yet another AEP leader to launch an invasion on Earth."
cubey@aol.pl (00:44:14): Hetepheres, Ataru, Raquel, go now.
tengusaur (00:44:33): Hetepheres: "But the force you targetted are Shadow Mirrors, who are also our enemy. An enemy who wishes to conquer all of this planet and wage eternal war."
cubey@aol.pl (00:44:37): Updated enemy list (Shadow Mirrors): Gespenst mk II x4, R-Eins x3, Randgrith x3, Zweizergain (Vindel)
tengusaur (00:44:59): Hetepheres: "I suggest a temporary alliance. We can fight each other after we get rid of the common foe."
tengusaur (00:45:12): Hetepheres: "What do you say, General Nekhbet?"
cubey@aol.pl (00:45:14): Nekhbet: "Your words make sense."
cubey@aol.pl (00:45:19): Nekhbet: "General, I refuse."
cubey@aol.pl (00:46:02): Nekhbet: "I do not hold anything against humans, but I have my orders. Engage all hostiles in battle, which includes Unity Group."
cubey@aol.pl (00:46:25): Nekhbet: "As a professional soldier, it is my duty to follow orders given."
cubey@aol.pl (00:46:33): (*Earthlings, not humans)
tengusaur (00:46:51): Hetepheres: "Is that your final decision?"
Meraxa (00:46:58): Ataru: ...Oh brother...
cubey@aol.pl (00:47:00): Nekhbet: "Yes."
tengusaur (00:47:34): Hetepheres: "Very well then. I will not try to offend your honor by implying you will change your mind if I insist hard enough."
tengusaur (00:48:05): Hetepheres: "AEP will retreat once their leader is dead. Target General Nekhbet, everyone."
tengusaur (00:48:29): (color of enemy shields?)
cubey@aol.pl (00:48:49): Both Guardians and the Aposniper have Noble Barriers - silver for latter, gold for former.
Ishikar3 (00:49:12): Lamia: "Funny how the General's stance on orders so closely resembles what the shadow mirrors programmed me with."
tengusaur (00:50:35): *Hetepheres: "You will find that the AEP and Shadow Mirrors have a lot in similar. Watch out for the colors of their Noble Barriers!" Bracing against the floor with its feet, Scaraber aims its laser staff at the flying Aposniper, then sends a single, focused beam into its direction. +
cubey@aol.pl (00:51:06): Vindel: "Have you evolved a sense of humor?"
cubey@aol.pl (00:51:24): (What color does Scaraber's barriers have?)
tengusaur (00:51:42): (golden, as usual in the first turn)
Meraxa (00:52:23): Ataru: Roger that! *Ataru throws himself into cover, Gold Four's head poking out ever so slightly over a hill as the arms clack together... and he aims a particle gun right at some Guardian's head+
Ishikar3 (00:52:36): Lamia: "I would say it was something I learned."
cubey@aol.pl (00:52:45): Vindel: "You are becoming more humanlike... yet here and now, you need to prepare yourself if you wish for this learning to continue."
cubey@aol.pl (00:53:15): Vindel: "I will not be caught by surprise anymore. Witness Zweizergain's true power."
tengusaur (00:53:48): (derp, I want to change my action if possible)
cubey@aol.pl (00:53:54): (Alright)
cubey@aol.pl (00:54:56): The Guardian's pilot does not see Gold Four, but catches the attack in time and tries to dodge - the unit takes glancing damage as it escapes from the beam's path, its spear firing a beam of its own in desperate mid-air retaliation!
cubey@aol.pl (00:54:59): React, Ataru.
tengusaur (00:55:37): (followup from the previous) * While the brief laser impacts against Aposniper's shield (or misses completely), Scaraber takes off into air, using the beam as a distraction! Hetepheres draws two of her khopeshes, stabs into Nekhbet's unit and slashes in opposite directions! +
Ishikar3 (00:56:46): Lamia: "And I will do my best to find my own path, just as Mistress Lemon had hoped we would."
Meraxa (00:57:04): Ataru: Hmph! *Gold Four rolls once to dodge the oncoming beam, Ataru then correcting for his shift several metres sideways as he counterattacks against the counterattack! Particle gun fire, ho!+
cubey@aol.pl (00:57:34): The Aposniper lifts itself up higher, making the laser blast whiff against its barrier in a glancing, non-penetrating hit.
cubey@aol.pl (00:58:18): The Scaraber is already going for it with a physical followup - but Nekhbet does not lose her cold blood. Her unit quickly draws a bow - and unleashes an arrow, an energy one!
cubey@aol.pl (00:58:36): Hetepheres finds her path to the enemy general suddenly obstructed by a beam projectile. React!
cubey@aol.pl (00:59:19): Gold Four's evasion is successful! Moreover, the beam hits the Guardian square in the chest and throws it back.
tengusaur (00:59:28): * Only two of Scaraber's hands are holding swords for the moment - because the other two still have the staff in them, which they start spinning rapidly in order to deflect the incoming arrow! +
cubey@aol.pl (00:59:31): The Gebian unit falls down but quickly goes back up, heavily damaged but still moving.
cubey@aol.pl (01:00:50): The deflection tactic does not work too well with a golden barrier - the arrow splits into a scattering of beams which pepper against Scaraber's armor.
Meraxa (01:01:14): Ataru: Hm... Going to have to adjust my focus...
cubey@aol.pl (01:01:16): On the other hand though, the blades cut into Aposniper before Nekhbet manages to flee higher into the air.
tengusaur (01:02:31): Hetepheres: "Your attacks are hard to defend against, as usual..."
tengusaur (01:03:20): Hetepheres: "Nekhbet has a very offense-oriented unit. It is powerful, but fragile."
cubey@aol.pl (01:03:33): (While we wait for Raquel's action, Lamia can also move.)
Meraxa (01:03:43): Ataru: Hm... More fragile than one of those Guardians?
Ginkan SK (01:04:27): (HEh I was looking to check if was my go x.x)
tengusaur (01:04:27): Hetepheres: "It is roughly the same as them."
Ginkan SK (01:07:10): Russel is going to go afgter one of the shadow mirror Gespenst there's just somethign personal about it as he moves in plasma stakes charging as he attemps to get up in htier face with a Jet Magnum+
cubey@aol.pl (01:08:23): Russel's Gespenst, even if customized, is best suited for land combat. While jumping, you give plenty of time for the enemy Gespenst to open fire at you with a beam rifle.
cubey@aol.pl (01:08:25): React!
Ishikar3 (01:08:54): *having closed on the Randgriths, Lamia draws her blade and cuts out across the front of the units before stabbing into the one closest to her. Pulling her blade from the unit before moving clear, intent on making her way towards Zweizergain before it could charge to unleash any powerful attacks.+
cubey@aol.pl (01:10:18): The Vysaga slices through one of the heavily armored Randgriths like if it was nothing!
cubey@aol.pl (01:10:28): The other two scatter to the sides, but that's because...
cubey@aol.pl (01:10:57): Vindel: "This is the place where our wills clash."
cubey@aol.pl (01:11:26): The Zweizergain's arm starts to spin - it's going to launch a rotating rocket punch-like attack!
cubey@aol.pl (01:11:40): But then, it suddenly splits into several copies. Shadow clones?!
cubey@aol.pl (01:12:17): All of them launch their attacks in unison - Lamia has several powerful fists flying in her direction from all sides, and no way to tell which one's the real thing. React.
tengusaur (01:13:25): #
cubey@aol.pl (01:13:33): Approved.
tengusaur (01:14:16): * Hetepheres spins around quickly, aiming her laser staff and sending a quick burst over the incoming rocket punches. That might help identify the real one! +
Ishikar3 (01:16:22): *Lamia grabs the edge of her cloak pulling it up and around her unit to block it from sight as the fists close. As they strike the cloak they seem to pass through like empty air. "Really Colonel, did you forget that yours was not the only unit equipped with such features?"+
Ishikar3 (01:16:49): *As the vysaga reappears on top of one of the base buildings nearby+
cubey@aol.pl (01:17:13): As Hetepheres' laser barrage proves by not passing through a single one of the punches - they are all real.
cubey@aol.pl (01:17:48): They pass through where Vysaga was standing a second ago, hitting nothing but air.
Ishikar3 (01:17:56): Lamia: "System XN, I see you've perfected the combat applications."
cubey@aol.pl (01:18:00): Vindel: "I see you have grown arrogant as well. That will be your demise!"
cubey@aol.pl (01:18:25): Some of the fists were flying in arcs, and they change direction - pummeling both the Vysaga and the building it's now standing on.
cubey@aol.pl (01:18:29): The unit is now trapped in rubble!
cubey@aol.pl (01:18:44): Ataru, Hetepheres, go.
cubey@aol.pl (01:18:50): Noble Barriers switch.
cubey@aol.pl (01:19:32): Guardians - silver, Aposniper - gold
Meraxa (01:19:46): Ataru: Why you...! *Ataru shifts his target almost immediately, swinging his aim for the back of the Zweizergain, firing thrice!+
Ginkan SK (01:20:37): Russel Twists his machine attemping to get out of the way before the other pilot can pull the beam weapon's trigger.+
tengusaur (01:20:44): * Hetepheres: "She is not the only one here, Vindel Mauser. Bitles, launch!" Scaraber extends its arm forward in a commanding gesture, sending the four small drones flying forward! They start swarming around Zweizergain, quickly dashing around and firing lots of small lasers from all directions. +
cubey@aol.pl (01:21:30): The beam rifle fires!
cubey@aol.pl (01:21:50): And... Russel's gespenst twists its body out of harm's way before its jet magnum embeds itself in the enemy's unit!
cubey@aol.pl (01:21:58): It explodes from a plasma knuckle to the face!
cubey@aol.pl (01:22:03): Now you know whose Gespenst is superior.
cubey@aol.pl (01:22:52): Vindel: "No, of course not. I am prepared to face anything you oppose me with!"
cubey@aol.pl (01:23:27): The shadow clones do not disappear. Instead, they generate energy blasts in their palms - and suddenly jump in all directions while firing purple lasers from both arms.
cubey@aol.pl (01:23:43): Thin beams rain upon Gold Four, Scaraber and its Bitles.
cubey@aol.pl (01:23:54): How do you defend yourselves, and which of the clones do you target?
cubey@aol.pl (01:23:59): Ataru, Hetepheres, react.
cubey@aol.pl (01:24:03): Russel, move again.
tengusaur (01:27:02): * Hetepheres: "Lamia Loveless, do you have a system to differentiate which one is the original?" The Bitles spread out to the sides in quick defensive maneuvers, before continuing their attack - at the Zweizergain that was in the center of the formation. Scaraber, protected by the silver Noble Barrier, can afford to tank the barrage of beams, raising its staff for a block. +
Meraxa (01:29:25): Ataru: Tch! *Ataru re
Ishikar3 (01:30:28): Lamia: "I do not believe so but I can try. Perhaps a more direct route would be more effective though."
Meraxa (01:30:42): *releases a few missiles to intercept the energy beams, shifting to new cover. As he goes, he tries to aim for the nearest source of beam spam, and shoot it!+
cubey@aol.pl (01:31:56): None of the copies try to dodge or block - which means the Scaraber, despite the barrier, is overcome and energy blasts start dealing damage to its armor!
cubey@aol.pl (01:32:50): A few missiles is not enough and they just explode. Ataru is flushed from his cover and Gold Four takes a few blasts, only partially blocked by its shield.
cubey@aol.pl (01:32:56): This is looking bad!
cubey@aol.pl (01:33:09): But on the other hand, when the copies come together... Zweizergain seems damaged.
cubey@aol.pl (01:33:23): It looks like it works both ways and it took all the damage the clones sustained as well.
cubey@aol.pl (01:33:30): Lamia, go.
cubey@aol.pl (01:33:34): (Russel still has to go)
Ishikar3 (01:38:23): *A funnel of air bursts from the rubble sending most of it towards the Zweizergain. As the rubble clears Vysaga accelerates out, using the funnel as a tool to accelerate as she thrusts out towards Vindel's unit.+ "If you were to challenge wills then you chose your opponents poorly Colonel."
Ginkan SK (01:39:43): Russel now has to deal with the other unit and he tuewst about as he's dropping he locks on to another of the hostile SM gespents and fires off a split misisle Pod+
cubey@aol.pl (01:40:43): Since all the other UG units are being tackled by their boss, the Shadow Mirror mooks are focusing their attention on Russel.
cubey@aol.pl (01:41:00): On the good side, that Gespenst suffers a series of explosions and falls down to the ground, too damaged to continue fighting.
cubey@aol.pl (01:41:06): But all the other units fire everything they got.
cubey@aol.pl (01:41:35): Long range beam cannons from the R-Eins, linear cannons from the Randgriths, and remote controlled Slash Rippers from the Gespensts.
cubey@aol.pl (01:41:44): Russel, you suddenly are under attack by all of this.
cubey@aol.pl (01:41:45): React!
Meraxa (01:42:15): #Russel
cubey@aol.pl (01:42:19): Approved.
cubey@aol.pl (01:43:00): Vindel: "Hmph! Do not think yourself equal to a real human yet, Lamia."
cubey@aol.pl (01:43:42): The Zweizergain suddenly materializes a long, ornate blade in its outstretched arm. With a single swipe, the sword cuts through the rubble or sends it out of its way!
cubey@aol.pl (01:43:53): Vindel: "Now, show me your power!"
Meraxa (01:44:00): You know who else does long range? Gold Four. And having spotted the rather uneven odds against Russel, Ataru diverts his attention to try and snipe some of the gespenst's aggressors, firing particularly at the Eins!+
cubey@aol.pl (01:44:09): Another slice comes immediately thereafter - as Zweizergain boosts forward, trying to cut Vysaga in two!
cubey@aol.pl (01:44:09): React.
Ishikar3 (01:48:01): *The Vysaga spins throwing it's blade out wide to strike the Zweizergain's blade to drive it away or use it as leverage to push clear of the strike while it's left hand strikes forth claws extended to strike the Zweizergain's blade arm in the shoulder.+
cubey@aol.pl (01:48:59): Vindel: "Quite impressive! But too slow!"
cubey@aol.pl (01:49:23): The Zweizergain's sword looks like it's going to go past Vysaga's defensive maneuver.
cubey@aol.pl (01:49:59): Suddenly, with a quiet "pthunk" sound...
cubey@aol.pl (01:50:21): The Aposniper launches an arrow, a physical one - its hard, armor-piercing tip strikes at Zweizergain's back!
cubey@aol.pl (01:50:46): Distracted by this, Vindel stop sfor a split second - enough for Vysaga's suddenly appearing claws to strike at Zweizergain's shoulder.
cubey@aol.pl (01:51:05): The large Shadow Mirror unit jumps to the side, its arm looking limp as the sword falls from its hands - and disappears.
cubey@aol.pl (01:51:57): Vindel: "Opportunistic... I made a mistake by underestimating a bug."
tengusaur (01:53:16): Hetepheres: "You are not the first monkey to make that mistake, Vindel Mauser."
Ishikar3 (01:55:14): As the Vysaga lands and regains it's fighting position Lamia readies her blade before her. "I may not have the iron will that you have Colonel and I respect that as part of why I was created. But I have learned that standing with others instead of above them allows victory where it may otherwise be unattainable."
Meraxa (01:55:22): Ataru: ...Heph, just because the mad man used a slur doesn't mean its okay to do the same. At the very least, use naked ape or something!
tengusaur (01:57:17): Hetepheres: "Gebians are to insects what Earthlings are to monkeys. This is not something that can change."
Ginkan SK (01:57:58): Russel is under fire again and he's trying to evade now as the Shadow Mirror's have taken exception to him.
cubey@aol.pl (01:58:29): Two of the R-Eins are hit in the cannons - just as they were charging up!
cubey@aol.pl (01:58:35): The effects are deadly and explosive.
Meraxa (01:58:52): Ataru: ...not the point of... oh never mind.
cubey@aol.pl (01:59:08): With less opponents to worry about, Russel manages to somehow evade the beam cannon shots, but the artillery shells and the slash rippers put him on defensive.
tengusaur (01:59:37): Hetepheres: "You can lecture your elders after this is over, Suruga. Do not let your guard down."
cubey@aol.pl (01:59:40): Attacks start tearing into the Gespenst's armor, dealing serious damage to it and putting the internal systems in jeopardy. Everything works so far, but if this keeps up...
cubey@aol.pl (01:59:52): Nekhbet: "No. I need you all where you are now."
cubey@aol.pl (02:00:09): The Aposniper draws its bow again - with over a dozen arrows strung, and more energy ones materializing!
cubey@aol.pl (02:00:22): Nekhbet aims at all enemies on the battlefield, which also means you!
cubey@aol.pl (02:00:41): It looks like the general intends to end it all literally in one shot.
cubey@aol.pl (02:00:54): But on the other hand, the usually-agile Aposniper has to stand still, floating in mid air while aiming.
cubey@aol.pl (02:01:02): Ataru, Hetepheres, go now.
Meraxa (02:01:25): Ataru: ...you said his hide was about as tough as a Guardian's, right?
cubey@aol.pl (02:01:41): Barrier change: silver for Aposniper, gold for guardians.
tengusaur (02:02:14): Hetepheres: "Yes. Do not let her fire!" Scaraber rushes towards Aposniper, stabbing the hooked ends of its khopeshes into a nearby levy and swinging powerfully to send it flying towards Aposniper! &
Meraxa (02:03:10): Ataru takes note of the colour shirt, and unleashes a swarm of missiles. He alters slightly the requirements for their detonation as he fires them - hoping he can get them past thst barrier before they decide to explode!+
cubey@aol.pl (02:05:16): The Levy's beetle pilot protests by swinging its limbs wildly and firing the laser turret - inaccurately though, as it is sent flying through the air!
cubey@aol.pl (02:05:28): It's not just this projectile that goes for the Aposniper though, but also a series of missiles!
cubey@aol.pl (02:05:37): Nekhbet: "?!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:05:50): The General is a sitting duck!
cubey@aol.pl (02:05:53): Suddenly...
cubey@aol.pl (02:06:16): A swarm of laser blasts strafes the whole battlefield (not hitting any of you though), and something fast flies through the air.
cubey@aol.pl (02:06:31): It positions itself in front of the Aposniper, all of the projectiles hitting it instead!
Meraxa (02:06:36): Ataru: Eh?!
tengusaur (02:06:47): Hetepheres: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:07:19): What you see is another Gebian unit - one with a golden Noble Barrier.
cubey@aol.pl (02:07:38): It took no damage from any of the projectiles, the Levy held in its hand, three others wielding staves.
cubey@aol.pl (02:07:51): Other than that... it looks similar to the Scaraber. As if it was a pair.
cubey@aol.pl (02:08:07): Only this one seems more male, with accessories reminding you of a pharaoh.
cubey@aol.pl (02:08:10): Including the beard of course.
Ishikar3 (02:08:15): Lamia: "If I had to guess it would appear that the vaunted high commander of the AEP has finally come in person?"
tengusaur (02:08:27): Hetepheres: "Emperor Scaraber. Which can only mean one thing..."
Meraxa (02:08:45): Ataru: Which is...?
cubey@aol.pl (02:08:52): Nekhbet: "High Commander Teremun..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:09:07): Teremun: "Yes, it's me in the flesh."
cubey@aol.pl (02:09:35): The leader of the Anti-Earthling Party is here, and his laser barrage wiped out all the remaining Shadow Mirrors (except for Zweizergain)
tengusaur (02:09:40): Hetepheres: "The leader of the Gebian Anti-Earthling party, and its strongest warrior."
tengusaur (02:09:50): Hetepheres: "Also my former husband."
cubey@aol.pl (02:10:07): Teremun: "Hetepheres, we meet again. Shame about the circumstances, however..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:10:54): Teremun: "I received news of what happened to Mukan. It... I cannot even begin to describe it. What a tragedy."
cubey@aol.pl (02:10:59): Teremun: "Why did you have to kill her?"
Ginkan SK (02:11:21): Russel says "...So he's your ex?! This ... could explain a bit..."
tengusaur (02:11:32): Hetepheres: "Because it was either her, or countless Earthlings. I will not make exceptions for an enemy who is of my flesh and blood."
Meraxa (02:11:59): Ataru: Geez, you really are the black sheep of the family.
cubey@aol.pl (02:12:02): Teremun: "Earthlings this, Earthlings that... please, listen to yourself! Look around us, Hetepheres."
cubey@aol.pl (02:12:12): Teremun: "These are the... creatures, you are trying to protect!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:12:27): The Emperor Scaraber gestures at the (now quite destroyed) Shadow Mirror base.
Meraxa (02:12:38): Ataru: The one you just shot isn't from our Earth! Doesn't count!
cubey@aol.pl (02:12:47): Teremun: "They run wild, destroying as they please."
tengusaur (02:12:57): Hetepheres: "They are *people*, just like us! This is something an arrogant racist like you would not understand."
cubey@aol.pl (02:13:12): Teremun: "Racist? You wound me."
cubey@aol.pl (02:13:39): Teremun: "Please, quit this folly Hetepheres. I'm giving you a chance here. Stop this foolish errand of yours and come back to me."
tengusaur (02:14:07): Hetepheres: "...That is your offer?"
Meraxa (02:14:08): Ataru: The lady's moved on, psycho.
cubey@aol.pl (02:14:11): Teremun: "The Anti Earthling Party would still welcome you. I would still welcome you."
cubey@aol.pl (02:14:18): Teremun: "Yes, even after all that happened. What say you?"
tengusaur (02:15:28): Hetepheres: "Abandon my ideals, betray everything I have fought for, I have killed for, and I am willing to die for? And return to you, the most condescending man on all of Geb?"
tengusaur (02:15:36): Hetepheres: "Listen to yourself."
tengusaur (02:15:50): Scaraber swings its blades, in a combat-ready pose.
Meraxa (02:16:02): Ataru: Told you.
cubey@aol.pl (02:16:15): Teremun: "No, you listen to yourself, Hetepheres!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:16:20): The High Commander sighs.
cubey@aol.pl (02:16:36): Teremun: "Women, who can understand them... very well. Perhaps you will come to your senses once I beat them into you!"
Meraxa (02:17:06): Ataru: Any man who resortd to
tengusaur (02:17:07): Hetepheres: "You should not have shown your face, Teremun. The AEP will fall apart once you are dead."
cubey@aol.pl (02:17:13): Emperor Scaraber puts down the Levy and changes equipment - it quickly puts the staves in its beetle shell, and retrieves four crescent-shapes sickles.
cubey@aol.pl (02:17:42): Teremun: "General Nekhbet, take your forces and retreat. I have this under control."
Meraxa (02:17:44): *resorts to deliberate violence against their woman has no right to claim they understand them!
cubey@aol.pl (02:17:47): Nekhbet: "... Yes, Commander."
cubey@aol.pl (02:18:25): Teremun: "Sometimes, a man has to use a heavier hand to correct someone who erred!"
Meraxa (02:18:50): Ataru: Exactly.
tengusaur (02:19:02): Hetepheres: "He is not my man, Suruga. We separated before you were even born. I am sure you can see why."
cubey@aol.pl (02:19:03): The Gebian forces start to retreat - they fly off, heading towards a distant and barely visible transport ship.
Meraxa (02:19:14): Ataru: Which is why we're gonna pistol whip you back to Geb!
cubey@aol.pl (02:19:21): Everyone, you can move now.
cubey@aol.pl (02:19:38): Enemy list: Zweizergain (damaged), Emperor Scaraber.
cubey@aol.pl (02:19:43): Barrier status: Gold
cubey@aol.pl (02:20:05): Vindel: "So the bugs are fleeing..."
Meraxa (02:20:20): Ataru: And yeah. What did you even see in the creep?! *Ataru asks as he readies his particle gun, and aims for the Commander's weapons+
cubey@aol.pl (02:20:23): Lemon: "Vindel, I need to ask you to retreat."
cubey@aol.pl (02:20:43): Vindel: "No, I have this still under control. The enemy numbers are low..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:20:54): Lemon: "Our numbers are close to none! The base is in ruins!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:21:45): Vindel: "And yet we have not lost yet. We will not run away again."
tengusaur (02:22:22): * Hetepheres: "I was young, foolish, and made a big mistake. A mistake I will not repeat. Scarab Power!" A burst of energy emanates from Scaraber, and the insect-like machine jumps up, landing atop one of the more or less still intact buildings. Energy starts to charge on the end of its laser staff, and then it fires, sending a long barrage of large, quick blasts towards Emperor Scaraber! +
cubey@aol.pl (02:22:31): The sickle is no longer in Emperor Scaraber's hand.
cubey@aol.pl (02:22:58): Teremun: "Despite your insults, I take no joy in doing what must be done."
cubey@aol.pl (02:23:23): That's because the Gebian commander threw it - it vibrates and rotates quickly, flying in a boomerang-like way towards Gold Four! React!
tengusaur (02:23:48): Hetepheres: "The fact that you are not even trying to understand how I feel is the biggest insult of them all!"
Meraxa (02:24:25): Ataru: I learned this one from Asagi! *And Ataru shifts to the side, turning on heel so that he can follow the weapon's path... and shoot it!+
cubey@aol.pl (02:24:26): Teremun: "I know your feelings Hetepheres. The problem is that they have overcome your logical judgement!"
Ishikar3 (02:25:22): Lamia: "Come Colonel, let's finish this." *Vysaga draws it's blade back as several of the panels throughout the unit begin to glow. "Hidden technique, Lite Blate." With that command the vysaga bursts forward faster than it had before, it's blade flashing at increadible speed towards the Zweizergain.&
cubey@aol.pl (02:25:31): The Emperor Scaraber drops down to the ground - and starts running! The lasers are aimed at it but fall behind, missing as it runs quickly, jumps up on the building - and lunges at Hetepheres' Scaraber, the three remaining sickles held in hands to slice at it!
cubey@aol.pl (02:25:33): React!
cubey@aol.pl (02:25:52): It's almost as if... no, you're pretty sure that...
cubey@aol.pl (02:26:13): Teremun: "My personal unit's Scarab Power is always with me!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:26:40): Ataru manages to shoot the scythe down - though not destroyed, it falls off-course and doesn't hit him.
Meraxa (02:26:46): Ataru: Coming from the guy who decided to invade an alien world which had no idea you existed! Your ex has more logic in her than your entire party!
cubey@aol.pl (02:26:49): It's like if the Commander was focused on his ex-wife.
cubey@aol.pl (02:26:57): (Which is exactly the case)
cubey@aol.pl (02:27:18): Vindel: "If you insist, Loveless."
tengusaur (02:27:22): * Hetepheres raises her staff, trying to block these attacks with it - the sickles might grab it, but she's holding it with all four of Scaraber's arms! Also the golden Noble Barrier provides additional protection. +
cubey@aol.pl (02:27:35): Zweizergain's body lights up with a dark purple flame!
cubey@aol.pl (02:28:11): Vindel: "Limiter, removed! Special technique!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:28:32): Once again, the unit seperates into clones - an incredible number of them that suddenly surround the attacking Vysaga from all sides!
tengusaur (02:29:01): Hetepheres: "Do not try to reason with him, or even turn his words against him, Suruga. That would require him to listen to you in the first place!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:29:17): Vindel: "Jaryurin!" One of the Zweizergains meets Vysaga's blade - delivering a powerful punch that clashes against it! At the same time, all the clones are already preparing to attack.
cubey@aol.pl (02:29:23): Lamia, react/continue!
cubey@aol.pl (02:30:54): The sickles are stopped cold by the staff, if not without difficulty.
Meraxa (02:30:59): Ataru: Nnnnngh! I just can't take that these guys made a mess out of nothing! I could have made first contact with you guys if not for all the stuff we've been dealing with!
cubey@aol.pl (02:31:30): Teremun: "It's a few thousand years too late for the first contact, I'm afraid!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:31:51): But, Emperor Scaraber's head moves closer and the unit delivers a powerful headbutt at the normal Scaraber, pharaoh headgear and all.
Meraxa (02:32:11): Ataru: Oh now you-! Heph!
cubey@aol.pl (02:32:11): The Scaraber is thrown back and off the building, landing heavily.
Ginkan SK (02:32:34): Russel seems to be waiting for a moment there's well a plan in mind he has as the otehr goes after the alien he waits for a moment. He's setting up his folding rifle and lines up a shot aiming for Vindel, there's just something he doesn't like about the man and they have the alien commander in hand. He fires a plused beam from the folding two way canon.+
tengusaur (02:33:14): Scaraber slowly raises from the crater it caused, but swings its weapons again, ready for another strike.
tengusaur (02:34:04): Hetepheres: "I am alright. Do not underestimate Teremun; he might be full of hot air, but he is still the most powerful warrior on Geb."
Meraxa (02:35:42): Ataru: Good thing we're not on Geb then. Maybe I can pull what Izuru did...! (He has no clue how)
Ishikar3 (02:37:47): *The Vysaga pushes forward just a moment longer against the the fist before it spins off and strikes the extending arm with a quartet of fast blows to drive the fist away. The unit then continues on to strike out against each of the clones as well, it's blade moving faster than most can track as the unit rises to it's full capacity. As the Vysaga reaches the end of it's attack the unit makes a broad horizontal slash as passes the last of the clones, falling to it's knee, battered but not broken.+
cubey@aol.pl (02:38:38): Vindel: "You will not stand in the way of the world I am trying to make!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:38:52): The clones all leap at Vysaga - whcih starts to cut them down, one by one.
cubey@aol.pl (02:38:59): Some manage to deliver a hit or two before disappearing.
cubey@aol.pl (02:39:16): Their number is overwhelming, but...
cubey@aol.pl (02:39:18): Lamia is not alone.
cubey@aol.pl (02:39:45): The Zweizergain is blasted by Russel's folding beam cannon, which stops its attack cold.
cubey@aol.pl (02:39:58): It allows Lamia to focus on clones and take care of them all!
cubey@aol.pl (02:40:10): The Vysaga has taken a lot of damage, but the Zweizergain does not look any better, either.
cubey@aol.pl (02:40:37): Behind it, the Trilobite-class carrier has taken to air.
cubey@aol.pl (02:40:47): Lemon: "Vindel, the XN System is charging."
cubey@aol.pl (02:40:52): Vindel: "... This is not the end."
cubey@aol.pl (02:41:01): And the Zweizergain leaps towards the carrier!
cubey@aol.pl (02:42:17): Teremun: "This is how Earthlings are. They make big speeches about vision and determination, but if you beat them up they start running away like dogs."
tengusaur (02:42:38): Hetepheres: "Not at all different from Gebians, then."
Ishikar3 (02:43:24): Lamia: "I wouldn't expect any less from you Colonel. MIstress, I'm sorry that I had to turn against you and I thank you for giving me this second chance."
cubey@aol.pl (02:43:25): Teremun: "Perhaps you shouldn't say things like 'I am ready to die' then, Hetepheres. I would be very sad to see your demise."
cubey@aol.pl (02:43:34): Lemon: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:43:36): Vindel: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:43:48): There is no response to Lamia except for uneasy silence.
cubey@aol.pl (02:44:00): As soon as Zweizergain touches the carrier, both shimmer briefly... and disappear!
cubey@aol.pl (02:44:07): Is the XN System a sort of a teleportation device?!
tengusaur (02:44:21): Hetepheres: "I, on the other hand, would not at all mind to see you dead."
cubey@aol.pl (02:44:37): Teremun: "How unreasonable. But it's over, I'm afraid."
tengusaur (02:44:47): Hetepheres (allies only): "Did that not look similar to the TSEN to you?"
Meraxa (02:45:00): Ataru: ...yeah, that has me wondering...
cubey@aol.pl (02:45:05): Emperor Scaraber wields its scepters again - and fires a stream of lasers from them, while charging towards the Scaraber again!
cubey@aol.pl (02:45:08): React, Hetepheres!
tengusaur (02:45:27): (barrier colors?)
cubey@aol.pl (02:45:34): Silver
Ishikar3 (02:46:01): Lamia remains silent as she watches the carrier leave, her unit standing slowly as it turns to watch the conclusion of Hetephere's battle.
tengusaur (02:47:20): * Scaraber rushes forward again! Hetepheres brings up all four of her khopeshes to a block, trying to defend against the incoming lasers - her own silver barrier helps here too - and then, as soon as she's close enough to the enemy, she raises them to a strike, spinning around and then slashing repeatedly with blades vibrating at supersonic speed! +
cubey@aol.pl (02:48:46): Teremun: "I have you."
cubey@aol.pl (02:49:06): The khopeshes block the lasers - but it turns out the scepters can do more than just shoot them.
cubey@aol.pl (02:49:33): Energy blades emanate from them, they are laser swords. Two of them clash with Hetepheres' weapons, quickly moving to parry each slash.
cubey@aol.pl (02:50:12): As for the lower pair of Emperor Scaraber's arms, they punch at the Scaraber - not with the laser blades, but simply with fists that hold them.
cubey@aol.pl (02:50:42): Hetepheres' unit takes a series of powerful knocks to the lower torso, which starts crackling with electricity and then the whole unit just... drops to the ground.
cubey@aol.pl (02:51:12): Teremun: "Once again, I take no pleasure in doing this. Do not take me for a wife beater or some similar scum."
tengusaur (02:51:14): Hetepheres: "Argh...!"
Meraxa (02:51:27): Ataru: Heph!
cubey@aol.pl (02:51:28): Emperor Scaraber briefly points all four of its beam blades at the Scaraber...
cubey@aol.pl (02:51:53): Before jumping up and taking off, in the same direction where all the other Gebians went off to.
tengusaur (02:52:14): Hetepheres: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:52:24): Teremun: "Hetepheres."
cubey@aol.pl (02:52:43): Teremun: "I am going to ask you again. Return to my side. You know we'd all be better off that way."
cubey@aol.pl (02:52:55): Teremun: "No, I don't ask you to answer me yet. Please, think about it."
tengusaur (02:53:05): Hetepheres: "..."
cubey@aol.pl (02:53:17): Teremun: "Come to your senses. I hope what happened here gave you food for thought."
cubey@aol.pl (02:53:33): And having said that, the High Commander of the Anti-Earthling Party retreats.
cubey@aol.pl (02:53:35): Will anyone chase him?
Meraxa (02:53:38): Ataru: He's just... leaving?!
tengusaur (02:54:31): Hetepheres is still silent for now.
tengusaur (02:55:04): But on the inside, she's seething.
cubey@aol.pl (02:56:13): No matter how you feel personally about what happened here, the fact is...
cubey@aol.pl (02:56:20): The Shadow Mirror base has been destroyed.
cubey@aol.pl (02:56:29): Where did their carrier teleport off to? Who knows.
tengusaur (02:56:35): Hetepheres: "...High Commander Teremun."
cubey@aol.pl (02:56:39): But it looks like it's a loss they won't soon recuperate from.
tengusaur (02:56:44): Hetepheres: "You condescending pile of dung."
tengusaur (02:56:57): Hetepheres: "You should have finished me off when you had the chance!"
cubey@aol.pl (02:57:03): MISSION COMPLETE
Ishikar3 (02:57:21): Lamia: "I believe it is time to return. There is a lot to discuss."
Meraxa (02:58:05): Ataru: Right... your resurrection, Heph's bastard of an ex husband, that teleport...