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Lucius [1]
By: Chente Date: September 10, 2018, 9:52 am
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Veronica :: You mean.. you want to lead this mission, 666?
Lucius :: I will lead this mission and better XCOM by
succeeding.
Kevin Macleod :: If you say so
Kevin Macleod :: I won'
Kevin Macleod :: t t
Kevin Macleod :: stop your ass form doign that
4X :: Lead it if you want, As long as it works i don't have any
complaints.
Kevin Macleod :: But we still need the rest of the team to agree
on it
Owl :: ...
Kevin Macleod :: And while you guys are doing that
Vladimir Karamazov :: SHOW HIM WHY UR BOSS)
Kevin Macleod :: Let me check what we're actually fucking doing
Owl Bite down on his lip has he really sunken so low why was he
such a faliure he wondered "I... i wont object"
Thomas :: I can't believe I'm agreeing with the one whose named
after the devil.
Nikolai Ivashov bend him so far backwards he looks like an
abstract painting)
Kevin Macleod Would check the debrief of the mission. THings
like wehere they're going, any recent occurences in that area,
and what they're after
Kevin Macleod :: Hey Owl
Kevin Macleod :: Chin up
Kevin Macleod :: THink about it this way, this time if someone
fucks up it won't be your fault!
Kevin Macleod :: At least probably
Owl :: It's my fault that we are even in this situation if i had
only listened..
Owl :: Things wouldnt have ended so badly
Lucius :: I spent the past three hours meticulously planning for
this mission.
Kevin Macleod :: ANd what does you wallowing in it do for us?
Kevin Macleod :: Nothing
4X :: I'll say it again.
Lucius :: We already have a plane ready to head to Moscow, and I
have packed our gear. Let us head out.
4X :: Plans are nice until nothing goes according to them.
Kevin Macleod :: What the fuck is the mission
4X :: Adaptation is key.
Kevin Macleod :: Where are we going and what are we doing?
Lucius looks at 4X. "That is why I also brought a backup plan."
said Lucius, as he took out an object.
Owl :: To destory a mob gang in moscow
Kevin Macleod :: Do we have t o do it by force are can we solve
this a more...diplomatic way
Kevin Macleod :: From what i see we probably won't have hte
manpower to just go guns a blazing
Kevin Macleod :: Considering how that worked out last time
It was a phone. "I obtained a contact for aide within the
country."
Kevin Macleod :: And whose aide is it from?
Owl :: Good question
Lucius :: A hitman. They called themself Miqova.
Owl :: ...
Kevin Macleod :: HOw are we sure we can trust them?
Owl :: Since when did we sank so low to rely on hitman ?
Kevin Macleod :: Hitmen like those cna be easily swayed wiht
more Terra or valuable weapons
Kevin Macleod :: Even if it's a last resort, it's a very shaky
one
Lucius :: It's our last resort. We do not have any resources
here for stronger last resorts.
Kevin Macleod :: I think it'd be better for us to cram a bit on
the current...how do you say this, public relations in Moscow?
Every civillian there by now probably has something that hey can
root against
Owl :: Then lets depart soon
Kevin Macleod :: A political figure, a store, something or other
ucius :: Request denied, Macleod.
Kevin Macleod :: Okay then
Kevin Macleod :: Let's go
4X :: We don't have time for politics at the moment, consider
this Guerilla tactics.
Kevin Macleod :: NOt my fault if we all die
Owl :: Are we brining jayden ?
Kevin Macleod :: Sure
Kevin Macleod :: Shee needs more experience anyways
Kevin Macleod :: Or she
Kevin Macleod :: I both don't know and don't care
Lucius :: As of now, Jayden is our only capable medic. Although
she is still fresh, she now has experience to help us.
Kevin Macleod :: Speaking of dying, I have osmething to give to
our medic
Kevin Macleod :: Where are they anyway?
Owl :: I see Lucius well this is your plan you are leader of
this mission i pray that this mission suceeds for the FUTURE OF
XCOM!
Kevin Macleod :: Ew, corny
''Jayden Villari, report to the computer analysis room." said
Lucius into the intercom.
Kevin Macleod :: Just remember to save the civillians first
Kevin Macleod :: We don't want any more bashing of our image
Lucius :: That will not be a problem. We head out now. 4X,
Kevin, Owl, Thomas and Jayden. Veronica, Victor and Doctor Alex
can switch out as our operator for this mission.
Jayden Villari reluctantly drops her work in the medical
facilities and walks to the computer analysis room,, taking
quick glances around the room before looking down, "Here-"
Kevin Macleod :: Oh thank god
Kevin Macleod Would place into Jayden's hand a small cylindrical
needle
Lucius heads out of the room. "Our transport should be here as
of now. We go."
Kevin Macleod :: Use this if one of us is about to die
Kevin Macleod :: ONe shot one opportunity
Kevin Macleod :: DOnt mess it up
4X followed behind, nothing to do but move.
Kevin Macleod Would then head out
Owl headed out with Lucius
Kevin Macleod :: Hopefully I can learn some new information
here
Jayden Villari looks at the needle in her hand and tenses up at
his words.
Kevin Macleod Would be reading up on the cultures of Moscow on
the way there to blend in more easily
Nikolai Ivashov is pictured in the guide, squatting next to an
armored war bear. This was the average Russian male.
Arriving in the heart of downtown Moscow, your plane lands it in
the airport.
Owl :: Havent been here in a while
Jayden Villari decides to be silent for this trip.
Owl :: So lucius speak up whats this plan of yours
Lucius :: We head out. The person who requested this mission is
far from here; all the way at the outer limits of Moscow. They
have crucial information that we need.
Kevin Macleod :: Make sure to keep your eyes peeled and not to
stand out TOO much.
Lucius :: Kevin. Can you create a visual map of Moscow?
Kevin Macleod :: Sure.
Kevin Macleod Would pull out a phone from his pocket and plug a
flash drive in
Kevin Macleod :: Say what you wanted again
Lucius waits, watching Kevin. "A map of Moscow."
4X took a moment to look around, remembering their last
excursion here.
4X thought back to that fun time.
Lucius :: Old-fashioned. Efficient.
Owl :: 4x you seem like your rembering something
Kevin Macleod :: Stylish
Owl :: Enjoyed our last time here ?
((Lucius :: Novaya Basmannaya. We go there now; that is where
our contact is.
4X :: Especially the part where the rocket kind of detonated.
4X :: Are they aware of the size of our group?
Owl :: Lets go then
Owl :: the sooner we complete this mission the less stress i
have at night
"They expect a group of some size; although we are probably
smaller then they believe. We will have to talk to them once
it-" Lucius suddenly turns his head towards the top of one of
the buildings as you begin walking. "We're being followed." he
said
4X :: No use in trying to conceal ourselves then, they were
likely expecting us to try splitting up.
Kevin Macleod :: Any idea of who is doing said following?
Jayden Villari :: Fighting already?
Owl :: We do stand out
Kevin Macleod :: I hope not
Owl :: Maybe they remeember us from our last mission here
Lu: No idea. Downtown is far too crowded for a fight. We lead
them close but not to our contact, then eliminate them.
Owl :: in any case keep your guard up
Kevin Macleod Instead of pulling out the phone, would simply
generate a map menu of a closeup Google Earth-like map of the
city they are in to look for things such as alleyways ot narrow
passages
Kevin generates the map, as Lucius begins leading the group to
the location of the person who gave their mission. They would
have to find their hitman later.
Owl :: Kevin Stay focused
Kevin Macleod :: I am focused
Jayden Villari follows behind the others, examining the
surrounding area for any more signs of their stalkers.
Lucius and the gang reach a point close to the place where the
person who gave their mission wanted to convene at. Their
follower was still following them.
Kevin Macleod :: Are we gonna deal with the hen in the coop yet
or nah
Lucius :: On 3.
Owl Nodded
Kevin Macleod :: Okay.
4X prepared.
Lucius :: One
Kevin Macleod :: This should be fun
Lucius :: Two.
Lucius :: Three.
Owl Rushs towrds the stalker bashing him with his gun
4X immedietely turned on his 'lenses' closely examining both
Lucius and the follower.
A artificial lady whips out her GENOVA-blade, as it extends into
a longsword. "Hold it, wait!"
Kevin Macleod :: Hey, what's you name?
Miqova :: Miqova!
Kevin Macleod :: Oh
Owl :: I see
Kevin Macleod :: Wait a second
Jayden Villari :: Wait!
Owl :: ease UP
Owl :: SOILDERS
Kevin Macleod :: THis is very unnecessary
Lucius :: Halt.
Owl :: Did you really have to follow us
Miqova :: I am Miqova. You have come for my mission request,
yes?
Lucius :: Your mission request?
Kevin Macleod :: Yeah, can you give us ab it more on what we are
to do?
Thomas :: So she's both the hitman and the requestee?
Kevin Macleod :: Like what hte gang is, how the y operate,
whatever whatever
Jayden Villari :: Information would be nice-
Owl :: God russia is full of surpises aint it
Miqova :: Affirmative. I had saw your group XCOM when you helped
the Collective take down the Silver Crowns head.
Kevin Macleod :: How does SCOM seem to keep on going to Russia
4X :: An earlier excursion.
Owl :: I see so that was you
4X :: How many months ago was that?
Miqova :: I assume from your fighting capability that you can
solo the bronze crowns.
Kevin Macleod :: Anyways Back to the task at hand, we need mor
einfo on that gang of yours
Owl :: Of course we can now give us more information regarding
them
Kevin Macleod :: IF we are to effectively defeat them
Miqova :: The bronze crowns are a smaller mafia gang then the
silver crowns. However, they are far more infectious, growing
like cancer. They are your average run of the mill gang outside
of that.
Miqova :: The Crowns gangs each have a leader within the Mafia.
The Silver Crowns leader had died, and the Gold Crowns leader is
of a warm disposition to me and my allies.
4X :: So nothing more than your common hoods with slightly above
average tech and weapons, if even?
Miqova :: I have yet to locate their base due to how many
miniature subsets there a-
Toma :: Miqova, who are these guys?
Owl :: Hmmm
Jayden Villari :: Way to take it so lightly 4X-
Owl :: Hes not wrong you know
A lady walks from an alleyway, having a katana behind her.
"Friend or foe?"
Owl :: Is she with you Miqova ?
Kevin Macleod :: Depends on whose asking
Kevin Macleod :: Though I don't wnat to pick a fight
Owl :: Im not in the mood for lower class ruffian scum
Miqova :: Yes. This is Toma Androkinov; a member of the
collective you fought with.
Kevin Macleod :: Kind arude Owl
Kevin Macleod :: I like it
Miqova sighs. "I assume Konoma is here, watching from the
shadows as well?"
Jayden Villari blinks a few times
''Good intuition, Miqo. So these are the XCOM guys that were
there for our raid of the crowns?" said Konoma, walking onto the
sidewalk.
Owl Yawned stepping his feet in frustration
Miqova :: Are Comrades Nikolai, Vladimir and Christian here as
well?
Owl :: Can we speed things up
Kevin Macleod :: What kind of game of Where's Waldo is this?
People popping out of the shadows like this should only be in m
ynight terrors.
Kevin Macleod :: Is there anyone else in the bushes we need to
account for?
Toma :: Nikolai and Vladimir are here as well. You always have
people in the wait incase a deal goes bad. Experience taught me
that.
Nikolai Ivashov popped out of an emptied trash bin.
Owl :: Cool but i could care less
Owl :: Miqova is that all the info you have ? i want to get this
over with as quick as possible
Nikolai Ivashov didn't have his mask on, being a man of no fear.
He nodded to the group.
Miqova :: ..Excuse my compatriots. They are less trusting. I
have a few places where I believe they may or may not be,
however they are extremely spread and difficult to infogather.
Lucius :: Is that all the information?
Kevin Macleod :: Cool. Shouldn't be too hard to get this mission
taken cae of then
Miqova :: Affirmative.
Lucius :: Alright. Give us the locations and we'll be on our
way.
Nikolai Ivashov :: They are killing Crowns?
Owl :: You... You stay a few feet back ...i dont want to catch
any dieass's
Nikolai Ivashov :: I will help.
Nikolai Ivashov :: Good practice.
Nikolai Ivashov :: Less problems.
Kevin Macleod :: Owl, buddy come over here real quick
Kevin Macleod Would pull Owl aside
Owl :: We dont need
Miqova :: You aren't going on the mission to China, Nikolai?
Who else will go if you don-
Owl :: Help
Konoma :: I will.
Nikolai Ivashov was actually fairly well kept, seeing as they
had an actual home and base.
Silver has plugged in!
Kevin Macleod :: Owl.
Kevin Macleod :: Imma have to ask you to chill on the whole
hating the people helping us thing
Owl Listend to kevin
Nikolai Ivashov :: My fight is not in China.
Primetimez has plugged in!
Owl :: ...
Kevin Macleod :: We're not splitting our paychecks wiht this as
far as i know, so the help is just better for us
Nikolai Ivashov :: I am not for assassinations. I like direct
approaches.
Owl :: You are right the stress of the last mission is getting
to me
Owl :: I should be more collected
Miqova :: Alright. (Miqova pulls up a menu showing it to Lucius
who nods)
Kevin Macleod :: To say it and to do it are very different
things
Kevin Macleod :: Let's jsut get this over with and hten we can
share some hot chocolate
Nikolai Ivashov :: Besides. Funding aside, I do not care for the
problems of others. I want to clean this city.
Nikolai Ivashov :: This lines up with that.
Lucius :: Affirmative. I've gathered the locations, we head out
now with who I presume is named Nikolai.
Vladimir Karamazov has plugged out!
Nikolai Ivashov :: Da.
Kevin Macleod Would pull him and owl back wiht hte rest of the
group
Owl :: We move out now!
Vladimir Karamazov has plugged in!
Toma and Konoma head back to base with Vladimir, while XCOM and
Nikolai head to the four locations.
Nikolai Ivashov hopped out of the bin, following after for the
sake of the purge.
Kevin Macleod :: Quicker we get done with this, quicker we can
get to even more missions
You head to the first location that Miqova gave you. A building
labeled the ZEST foundation.
Kevin Macleod :: SO what happens in here?
Kevin Macleod :: Must be pretty important for you to take us
there
Lucius :: We search through this place. If you find a Crown,
alert the rest. 4X, Thomas, you take back side and also work as
lookouts.
Kevin Macleod :: And how exactly do i tell apart a crown from a
civillian
Owl :: Mhm make sure
Owl :: If you find any dangrous tech to secure it
Owl :: Kevin use your Sofdti system
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Kevin and Jayden, stay on
standby incase any issues occur. Me, Owl and Nikolai will head
directly in.
Kevin Macleod :: Kay
Jayden Villari looks over to Kevin and nods in agreement
Owl :: We still have our communcations device let us know if
anything happens back here
4X nodded.
Kevin Macleod :: BUt seriously though. HOw do we tell apart
crowns
Thomas :: Much more hung-ho then Boss. I kind of like it.
Kevin Macleod :: Are there certain ones faces we're looking for?
Nikolai Ivashov :: Look for brand, thimble usage, or odd
appearance.
Lucius points to his cheek. "They have brown crown symbols on
their cheek."
Kevin Macleod :: Understandable
Jayden Villari :: Right.
Owl :: Are you guys ready to move out ?
Lucius :: Disperse!
Owl Heads towards the front with lucius and nikolai
Nikolai Ivashov simply followed after Lucius, proceeding with
his plan - eyes P E E L E D.
4X did as asked, motioning for Thomas to join him.
Lucius heads to the front with Owl and Nikolai.
Thomas follows 4X, going through the back.
Jayden Villari remains cautious about her surroundings while
sticking with Kevin, prepared to answer to any other commands.
Lucius kicks down the door, looking around. The inside of the
building was unlit, with items and junk strewn about the place,
as if someone just ransacked it.
Nikolai Ivashov pondered the obvious - that perhaps they had
somehow heard of the incoming purge, and fled.
Nikolai Ivashov peered about in search of traps, explosives,
surveilance, or anybody trying to be sneaky.
Lucius :: Hostiles not found yet. Back team, scower through the
area, let nobody past your location.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Thomas :: Hostiles inboun- OOF!
(Crashing sound)
4X :: yall both woulda got falcon smashed by that baphomei-)
Owl :: ...
Owl :: Shit they got spoted
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The front team could hear sounds from
the back, signs of a fight. "Bravo standby team, head towards
the back and be safe. Stall for time, we're coming." said
Lucius.
Kevin Macleod :: Let's roll out
Nikolai Ivashov continued to peer about, prepared..
Kevin Macleod Would steadily make it over to the back team along
with Jayden, scoping out the situation as he went
Nikolai Ivashov kept his eyes peeled AY-EFF, wary of any trap
that would lie there.
Kevin Macleod :: Oh hey there
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: A ruffian wields an iron pipe, rushing
at Kevin!
Jayden Villari :: H-Huh?!
Kevin Macleod :: Are you sure you have to fight us?
Kevin Macleod :: Okay then
Owl He
Kevin Macleod Would dodge and follow up with a countrattack,
bashing their gun into Ruffian's body(21 Damage)
=Ruffian's Turn=
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: 4X spots a second ruffian, but manages
to block them from escaping!
Kevin Macleod :: Really don't watn to be having to do this to
you my dude. Better way to solve your problems than this
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Ruffian :: Bastards!
Kevin Macleod opens up a holographic menu, which connects to
Ruffian..
Kevin Macleod executes an instance of entry upon Ruffian
Kevin Macleod runs a process, linking to the Ruffian as they
promptly fall unconscious.
Jayden Villari :: Huff...
Kevin Macleod :: Hopefully he's somewhat alive
Jayden Villari :: Uh-
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The ruffian falls down unconscious, as
4X appears in time.
Kevin Macleod :: You guys finish him off if he's not dead if you
want
Kevin Macleod :: I'm not touching that
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: There were two others who
apparently escaped. However, we have these two.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ''You'll never take us alive!" said
Ruffian B, pulling up their shirt.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: A line of explosives wrapped around
their waist!
Owl What!!!!!
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Jayden runs away in time, however..
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The person explodes close to 4X and
Kevin!
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Jayden. Kevin needs healing,
quickly check up on him, he's badly injured.
Kevin Macleod Would begin to couhg up some blood and feel
searing, unbearable pain
Jayden Villari gasps in suprise at the sudden explosion, then
the PTSD of the other days kicks i- nah she just rushes over to
Kevin and examines his wounds, "Shit-"
Kevin Macleod :: Dman that fucking hurts
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Kevins was heavily damaged, blowing
off a chunk of it, and burning the right side of his body.
4X took a moment to start redirecting those Nanomachines towards
repairing what they could, checking to see his condition. His
Blackbox integrity was damaged. 4X's left arm had been
destroyed, and his head damaged with minor melting all over.
Owl :: Whats going THERE
Owl :: SOMEONE RESPOND!
Jayden Villari utulizes her SPECTRE in order to start working on
Kevin's wounds, injecting him with a restorative drug which was
the first to come to hand.
4X radioed in, or smthn ''An explosion.''
Nikolai Ivashov turned to Owl. Jeez, this one was loud.
Owl Yelled in nto his mic "GIVE ME STATUS FEEDBACK"
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: There over here, Owl.
(Lucius waved his hand as Owl reached the situation)
Nikolai Ivashov pondered the situation. Had one escaped?
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The other ruffian was killed in the
explosion, unmoving due to proximity to the exploding one.
4X radioed in again ''They're willing to suicide bomb for
whatever cause they have.''
Owl :: Dont get careless next time shoot on site we will
exterminate all of the bronze crowns
Nikolai Ivashov :: What are the other locations?
Nikolai Ivashov turned to Lucius.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Here. (He spawns a menu,
handing it to Nikolai)
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Jayden autoinjects a dose of
innaprovaline, before applying a Small Recovery.
4X radioed back in ''Affirmative.''
Kevin Macleod Would attempt to use SOFTDI to check on his own
vitals using information on him form when he's in tip top shape,
only ot realize he can already tell he's not fucking okay
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Be careful, Nikolai. They
have Kamikaze units.
Owl :: Kevin use the sofdti system get some more medical gear
for jayden
Jayden Villari :: I'm not letting someone else die this time...
Kevin Macleod :: Sure man
4X ran another self diagnosis, seeing if the Machines had made
any progress above ''HEADMELT, BODYMELT.''
Kevin Macleod Would use SOFTDI to project data of medical
supplies that XCOM had previously gathered and meticulously
studies, making the SOFTDI replica just as good ast he real
thing
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: While Jayden tends to the critical
Kevin, he uses the chance to spawn a Small Recovery.
Nikolai Ivashov :: What kind of explosive?
Owl yeah he really does
Kevin Macleod :: Innaprovaline, you're my savior
Kevin Macleod would spWould gulp down the recovery
Nikolai Ivashov Hm'd. He could go to the nearest one..
4X radioed in ''It's dynamite, if that helps at all.'' before
checking his total limbs, if he could afford it, he'd likely
break his arm down for material to forge another leg.
Jayden Villari :: Every day it's something unexpected...
Nikolai Ivashov :: How did he detonate it?
Owl :: Lucius are you ready to head out ?
Kevin Macleod :: Hey Doc, any morphine on you? This pain is only
slightly bearable
4X took a moment to hop to his feet, looking around once more.
Owl Contiues with the plan foward
Kevin Macleod :: I would use SOFTDI to replace my arm, but i'm
not sure we can faford that
One burnt corpse, the ashes of an exploded one, and two people
who had got away. However, they were all crowns. Miqovas
information seemed to be correct.
Jayden Villari takes a long sigh of relief, though shaking her
head with a frown, "Sadly I didn't have enough for pain relief,
that was my last inaprov after all..."
Kevin Macleod :: That's fine
4X :: We should prepare to move.
Nikolai Ivashov :: two people escaped?)
Kevin Macleod :: What do we do abotu hte ones that got away?
Nathan Shields there were four total, the two in the back (first
was ko'd, second exploded)
Nikolai Ivashov :: We go fast, then. Word spreads quickly.
Better to get it done before they prepare.
Nikolai Ivashov set off to the closest area, whether alone or
with people following.
Lucius :: Thomas. Take Kevin back to Miqova's base and tend to
him there.
Kevin Macleod :: Aw man
Nikolai Ivashov :: Do not get ashes on the couch.
Kevin Macleod :: I wanted to continue on the mission
Nikolai Ivashov :: It is my couch.
Owl :: kevin good well soon
Jayden Villari :: Is the couch that important?
Lucius :: They are more dangerous then we thought. Be careful
when we head to the second location.
Nikolai Ivashov :: Yes.
Kevin Macleod :: I understand
Kevin Macleod :: A man's couch is his treasure
Kevin Macleod :: I'd value my couch over some of your lives not
gonna lie
Jayden Villari :: Guys-
Kevin Macleod :: Probably my own too
Owl :: I repate its shoot on sight now we are on red alert
Nikolai Ivashov nodded to Kevin and set off.
Thomas grabs Kevin and pulls him over his shoulder. "If it's
that painful, I could give you a bit of my Thimble." said
Thomas.
Owl Radio in 4x take good care of jayden
Kevin Macleod :: I
Kevin Macleod :: Am fine
4X radioed in ''The explosives are potentially voice activated,
when they yelled the explosive lit up shortly afterwards.''
Kevin Macleod :: JUst sit me down on that couh
Owl Radio in "If they have brainpal... then even more reason to
take them down"
4X continued ''There's possibly a trigger word, or it may be
hackable, either way if you can avoid letting them speak.''
Jayden Villari :: I knew I should've done technology instead of
chemistry...
Owl :: Lets go lucius nickolai
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Owl, 4X, Jayden, we head
after Nikolai.
Owl :: Fine
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius runs after Nikolai, as Thomas
head the other way with Kevin.
Owl follows after Nikolai
Nikolai Ivashov pondered the situation. Voice activation? Could
he disable it with an Ion Rifle, then?
Nikolai Ivashov hm'd.
Jayden Villari follows behind Owl, "Hope he'll be okay-"
4X followed after, attempting a balance.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The group heads towards the second
location Miqova gave only to be greeted by a surprise; the
building.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Another Zest building.
Nikolai Ivashov :: Recurring theme.
Jayden Villari :: Doesn't look that bad anyways.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: ..Get to cover!
Nikolai Ivashov did as told, getting to cover.
Nikolai Ivashov attempted to note the reason for concern.
Jayden Villari takes cover behind the nearest object
4X got down, no point in getting pomf pomf kimochi'd
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: *WOOSH*
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: A missle is fired into the area where
you were headed to, blasting it and causing a big explosion!
4X :: Oh, what a nostalgic episode.
Nikolai Ivashov attempted to discern the path of the rocket to
determine where it had come from.
Albrecht Lee(Nitan) <---- nothing goes through death in CE if
irc
4X attempted to trace the direction of the missle.
Albrecht Lee(Nitan) whispers ----> kk thanks
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The rocket had came from the front
door; where a bunch of better-dressed ruffians appeared. They
were gang thugs!
Nikolai Ivashov how far are we from the front door)
4X :: There they are.
Owl Aims his telsa cannon at the ruffian thugs before chargeing
it sending a large blast in their direction toasting them
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ??? :: Kill them all. The collective
didn't heed my warning.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Voice :: Roger that!
Nikolai Ivashov pulled out a grenade and glanced at Lucian for
only a split second, as if giving him a chance to stop Nikolai.
Jayden Villari (Anyone wanna donate money to the medic for
another innaprov)
Nikolai Ivashov would, if not stopped, lob it into the crowd.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius nods.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Nikolai throws the grenade! The
grenade sits in the field..
"What the he-"
The grenade explodes violently, causing damage to the area!
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Unaware Thug :: What th-
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Go, go, go!
Owl MOVE IN "GO GO"
Battle-
Owl, Jayden Villari, 4X, Nikolai Ivashov vs Thug C, Thug A, Thug
B
4X rushed forward, following the WISE WORDS, as he cut down one
of the Thugs with his nanomachine blade.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius heads through the back, taking
advantage of the chaos.
Nikolai Ivashov remained incredibly wary, as if expecting of
reinforcements or people they had missed. That voice he
heard....!!!
Nikolai Ivashov that man!!!!)
Nikolai Ivashov was that the mafia guy's voice)
Jayden Villari :: Let's keep it going!
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ??? :: That's far enough!
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ??? raises up a missle launcher. "Any
movements and I fire!"
Nikolai Ivashov :: YOU THINK I AM AFRAID OF PUNY EXPLOSION?
Nikolai Ivashov :: omit)
Owl Uses Telsa cannon charge 3 on him not letting him move or
talk
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ??? fires the missle before Owl can
fully charge his missle launcher!
4X :: I see, Lucius, continue on.
Nikolai Ivashov shot it with the SARZ.
Owl DODGES
Jayden Villari jumps out of the way
Nikolai Ivashov dodged after shooting.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: (40 Damage to both Parties, spread)
4X :: i was gonna intercept the missle)
Result: 40/9=4.44444
Nathan Shields roughly 7 damage to each person
4X :: and then gav went ''bang bang pull my devil trigger'')
Nikolai Ivashov i shot it with an armor piercing gun)
Nikolai Ivashov it ended up looking like a gurren lagann
villain)
Nikolai Ivashov :: Oh. You.
Owl AIMS IT AND FIRES NOW THAT IT WAS CHARGED ?
Nikolai Ivashov :: How many bodies do you have thist ime?
Nikolai Ivashov :: this time*)
The person was familiar to Nikolai. The other mafia called him
Alistar.
Owl fires upon Alistar, gibbing his injured body with Tesla
cannon!
Nikolai Ivashov did not drop his guard.
Nikolai Ivashov stared about.
Nikolai Ivashov was VERY wary.
4X :: i thought gav asked how many bullets he had inside of him
this time)
Nathan Shields everyone got 7 damage
Nikolai Ivashov :: He can transfer.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ''I thought you Collective idiots knew
by now not to mess with me.'' said a voice form inside of the
ZEST area.
Jayden Villari :: Transfer?
Nikolai Ivashov :: Synth Mind Transfer. He is many, like roach.
Nikolai Ivashov where are we right now)
Nikolai Ivashov what is the position)
Nathan Shields semi-close to the door
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: It was Alistar. You just saw him
gibbed, yet he could come out of the Zest building, alive and
fine.
4X checked the dead bodies around the area, any dynamite?
Owl Gos to the point where he was to sofdti system the rocket
launcher
4X :: TAKE US ALIVE.
Nikolai Ivashov heeded 4X's search, moving away from the bodies.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Alisar removes his suit, unbuttoning
it. Underneath was a roll of dynamite.
4X :: It was worth a shot, unique codes for each?
Nikolai Ivashov fired his Ion Rifle, moving away from that
motherfucker ASAP.
4X looked @ that shid, anything OFF about it??????
Nikolai fires his Ion rifle to no effect. It was Dynamite, not
an advanced explosive!
Jayden Villari stays back while letting the others figure out
the situation.
Owl USED THE SOFDTI SYSTEM ON IT BEFORE IT EXPLODED storeing it
away
Nikolai Ivashov did so in case there was a form of unique
detonation or E-T-C, seeing as this was futuristic nonsense.
Vladimir Karamazov MORE LIKE DEADCOM
4X :: It's leaking gunpowder. Authentic.
Nikolai Ivashov got the fuck away from that man.
Alistar :: "This will be enough to destroy this entire building.
I might die, but I'll come back. You on the other hand will be
reduced to ashes! Any last words, collective?"
Jayden Villari :: Why does it have to be explosives-
4X :: Yeet.
Nikolai Ivashov attempted to fire with his SARZ, piercing
Alistar's skull before he could detonate. His accuracy was low,
but he could perhaps do this with a bit of luck. Regardless,
after firing, he would FLEE. Hopefully the others took heed.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: ''Hold it.'' said Lucius, pointing his
gun at Alistars head from behind him.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Move and you die.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Permanently.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Alistar :: What?
Nikolai Ivashov paused. Was this a bluff? Or...did he find a way
to stop the transfer?
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Miqova got my message and
destroyed your other warehouse. I made sure to shoot every synth
in here between the eyes.
4X :: alistar quite literally ''nani'')
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Alistar :: W-what?! (A hint of concern
was in his voice)
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: If you explode, I'll die.
But so will you.
Jayden Villari :: Nani?!
Alistar :: You're bluffing! You're not going to shoot me, you'll
die!
Lucius :: I might die. But XCOM will get the Terra it needs to
survive.
Jayden Villari :: Wait a minute!
Lucius :: My only care, my only belief is in XCOM. It's in the
brainwashing. (For once, he smiled)
Owl :: NOOOOO LUCIUS!
Nikolai Ivashov stared, the only comparable facial expression
being the Saitama 'ok' face.
Nikolai Ivashov did not know these people.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius :: Bronze Crowns Leader,
Alistar. Goodbye.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Lucius grabs Alistar, pulling him back
and shooting him, as the Dynamite detonates!
Nikolai Ivashov fled.
Nathan Shields :: *BOOM*
Owl Takes cover ?
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The explosion was partially mitigated
by his actions, however you still feel the ground below you
shake as the building begins to crash down!
Nikolai Ivashov was FLEE.
Jayden Villari decides to grab Owl and D I P
Nikolai Ivashov grabbed the rocket launcher on his way outtie.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: The building begins collapsing in on
itself, pieces crashing down..
4X grabbed owls ass out of there if he was in stationary cover-
Nikolai Ivashov :: Owl Gos to the point where he was to sofdti
system the rocket launcher
Nikolai Ivashov looked at the Map. Was there still more to be
done?
Nikolai Ivashov set off to the base.
Nikolai Ivashov didn't wave or say anything - he had nothing to
say to strangers.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: As you head out of the building and
finish catching your breath, you realize you succeeded at
destroying the Bronze Crowns for 'the Collective', but at what
cost?
Nikolai Ivashov was already going back to the Base, giving the
others only a wave to follow.
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Another mission; another dead. This
one would've ended worse if you didn't have Lucius's sacrifice.
Owl Radioed in "LUCIUS RESPOND... PLESE RESPOND"
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: No response.
Jayden Villari decides to do the better thing and radio to the
injured comrade Kevin-
Kevin Macleod Would decide to actually answer
Kevin Macleod :: Hey! How's it going? Ya'll completed the
mission?
Kevin Macleod :: Where's my boi Lucius?
Kevin Macleod :: He's so much better than the other birdy boi
Jayden Villari :: Umm... About that-
Kevin Macleod :: What....What happened?
Kevin Macleod sips mug of hot chocolate
Kevin Macleod :: What happened Jayden
Jayden Villari :: There was this one guy with a rocket launcher
and he could've switched his minds into bodies so after his body
got destroyed he had another one which was filled with dynamite
and he planned to suicide bomb us but Lucuis came in and
sacraficed himself to save us-
Jayden Villari INHALES
Kevin Macleod :: My favorite person in thsi entire organization
was murdered?
Jayden Villari :: Yes...?
Nathan Shields 4X was standing away from them
Nathan Shields lucius stood ontop of him, blocking as much as he
could
Jayden Villari :: I don't think that's the best idea-
Jayden Villari :: We NEED everyone, especially with the
decreasing numbers.
Kevin Macleod :: Wait a second
Kevin Macleod :: Did you not use the like
Kevin Macleod :: THing i gave you on him
Kevin Macleod :: I swear to god if he's under a pile of rubble
and cannot be recognized I will CRY!
Jayden Villari :: If we stayed, the entire building would've
collapsed...
Kevin Macleod would have tears roll down his cheeks as SOFTDI
comforts him
((OOC)) Nathan Shields :: Kevin goes on a long and emotional
rant, hyperventilating through radio chat.
Kevin Macleod :: Now who the fuck is gonna lead us
Kevin Macleod :: We can't keep mooching off of the Russian bois
Jayden Villari :: We'll build our way back up.
Owl Shreds a single tear "Lucius sarficed himself for the
orgnazation... he gave us the chance to rise once more"
Thomas :: Lu's dead?
Nikolai Ivashov was still moving back to the base.
Thomas :: A thimble-toast for the fallen.
Kevin Macleod :: I can't believe someone numbered after satan
could be best boy
Nikolai Ivashov was hopefully being followed.
Kevin Macleod :: I could try to replace him, but it woulndt be
the same
Kevin Macleod :: And it owuld cost too much omney
Kevin Macleod :: We just need
Kevin Macleod :: TO keep going
Kevin Macleod :: And become better people and a better
organization
Jayden Villari starts doing the following after Nikolai while
still on the radio.
Kevin Macleod :: It's what he would've wanted
Kevin Macleod :: Also Tell Nikolai he has a nice couch
"Veronica :: Luck, Sarcosia help, Terra, so much Terra, about as
much as this mission took. Lucius was a 1 in 10." said Veronica
as she calls in onto your radio.
Jayden Villari :: I'm still fairly new, so I can't share the
feelings of everyone-
Jayden Villari :: But the way he acted the other day, I could
tell that's what he wanted.
Kevin Macleod :: We need a new leader now
Owl :: He will forever be missed truly a one of a kind
Kevin Macleod :: And I don't know who that sohuld be
Jayden Villari temporarily turns her attention to Nikolai,
"Kevin says you have a nice couch by the way-"
Kevin Macleod :: Do we have any other missions we can do?
Kevin Macleod :: I need something to fill this void in my heart
Thomas :: 'Head back to Miqova's place and regroup.' is what
Lucius would probably say.
Nikolai Ivashov burned with rage, before he started running. "He
is dirtying my place of rest?"
Kevin Macleod :: Honestly though this couch is made of
surprisingly good material
Jayden Villari starts running behind Nikolai, "I uh... Might
have to call you back-"
A long day had transpired. The collective and XCOM had met
again. They had talked to the artificial Miqova. The Bronze
Crowns had fallen. And Lucius had went the way of Smith with a
sacrifice for XCOM.
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