Session Start: Thu Jan 20 20:46:16 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20050120.log'
<DeathStar> Session 250: The Maverick Hunters
<DeathStar> Time Chart: A few hours after last session
<DeathStar> Location: Mega City
<DeathStar> GM: *the rain storm has just intensified outside, causing flooding in parts of Mega City. And now night has set in, making it an eerie setting for war. The Maverick Hunters in their short time have already claimed the lives of 56 reploids in and around the Mega City area*
* Kio has joined #taw
<DeathStar> GM: *Terra's radio is silent on the police in, making it impossible to coordinate efforts with the police to find the Hunters*
<Colephantus> NRP: Should I do something? I'm a bit confused on where I am.
<DeathStar> NRP: No
<DeathStar> GM: *across town, not near Building 38 where Terra is at, a shadowy figure approaches a well-lit bar in the rain*
* Slasher pulls the hood off from his head as he steps inside the bar, he turns his head from side to side, scanning the bar from something
* Terra` looks around the HQ, to find out who's around to help
* Chad sits on the couch, flipping through the HoloVid
<Terra`> Chad! I'm glad someone's around... listen, we got new orders.
<Chad> New orders?
* Chad looks up
<Terra`> Yeah. You remember those creeps who called themselves the "Maverick Hunters"?
<Chad> Sure do.
<Kio> 2Kio is in the same bar, with a bottle of ale in his hand. He looked intently into the bottle racks..seeming to notice nothing else then the drink itself. With a tilt of his head, he takes some of the contents in
<Terra`> McCabe gave us orders to eliminate them before they cause any more problems. Is anyone else around?
* Slasher begins walking through the bar, as he passes a pool table, his hand slides out, picking up a cue stick. He continues his stride towards Kio.
<DeathStar> GM: *meanwhile, on a wet roof that's slick from rain, stands Cole and Blue*
<Chad> Not that I know of.
<Kio> 14"Need something?" 2He hears slashers footsteps, as he once again takes another sip. His other hand sliding into his drenched cloak
<Terra`> I'm not sure we can take out that many people on our own...
* Colephantus stares out into the darkness. Silent and Wary.
<Terra`> We could use some backup.
<Slasher> *comes to a stop* Why'd you do it?
<Kio> 14"What did i do?"
* Terra` tries to think of someone she could call..
<Chad> One not try Sil?
<Chad> NRP: Why
<Slasher> *tilts his head* I believe that you were the one who planted that bomb at McCabes Mansion.
<Terra`> If I could find her, I would. She's hiding in the shadows somewhere right now.
<Kio> 14"Your beliefs are meaningless to me slasher..you and i both know thats not my style..if i wanted to kill anyone..i would have walked right in and put a bullet in his head..3 more for good measure possibly, depending on my mood"
* Colephantus glances over at Blue, as the rain pours down on her. Smiles faintly.
* Blue looks at him, grinning
<Blue> I'd offer to keep your warm, but I guess now's not the time.
<Slasher> You're the only one that I can find who fits the description, Cyborg, knew the layout well enough to dodge all the cameras except the new ones.
<DeathStar> GM: *the holovid continues to keep track, the reploid deaths increasing. So far it seems public opinion is beginning to skyrocket about the Hunters*
<Chad> Huh...This isn't getting good.
* Colephantus shakes his head slightly, the rain splashing about. He kneels down to look over in the alley below.
<Kio> 14"I've never been to Mc Cabes Mansion fool, the only time i've seen is when that dumb ass driver landed a ship on it, but i simply walked away without another look. There are thousands of other cyborgs out there, pissed off they can't get into the local drug store for hang over medicine..sorry to dissappoint you slasher" 2He takes another drink
<Blue> I don't know if we can wait for DS any longer, Cole...
<Slasher> There are only 4 Cyborgs in the area. 3 are criminals, 2 locked up. 1 nothing more than a petty thief. The other, has had ties with McCabe, has extensive military training and knows how to read a blue print.
<Slasher> The other 41 cyborgs are nothing but civilians with mediocre implants.
<Kio> 14"Enough to fool scanners however"
<Colephantus> ....he said he would find us. But I am also beginning to wonder what happened to him. *Sighs and looks up into the sky, the rain splashes off of his face* We must remain patient. Prehaps he is testing us.
* Slasher begins rolling the cue tip between his fingers. 1"You appear to be drinking quite a lot...Trying to forget soemthing?"
<DeathStar> GM: *the police radios begin to blare suddenly - it seems a large group of reploids have been seen entering an abandoned warehouse. It would appear the cops are helping to direct the Hunters*
<Chad> ...
* Colephantus glances down at his radio.
* Chad stands upright
<Kio> 14"Trying to forget i ever met you people, i'm done with these petty human warriors"
<Terra`> We'd best go anyway..
* Blue looks over at Cole.
<Colephantus> .....I just don't know....What do you think?
<Blue> I'm not really sure.
* Terra` heads for the van uncertainly
<Blue> But it would appear a lot of people are heading there.
<Slasher> Then why are you still on Earth?
* Chad quickly follows after her
<Colephantus> Let is stake out the situation. Then we can assess it how we see fit?
<Blue> Sounds good. I hate standing around doing nothing.
<Kio> 14"Just because i am on earth, doesn't mean i gotta choose a side, have you?"
<Slasher> You seem to think you know me well. Where do you think I lie?
* Colephantus grabs her and teleports to a rooftop across from the warehouse.
<DeathStar> GM: *various humans - about 30 so far, are gathering around the building. Some of them are even cops. They seem to be arguing about going in now or waiting*
* Terra` gets into the van and waits for Chad
* Chad heads into the van
<Terra`> I hope this is enough...
* Terra` starts out to try and find the "hunters"
* Colephantus glances at Blue. "You wouldn't happen to have any grenades would you?
<Colephantus> "
<Blue> I'm afraid not - I left my set next to my rockets.
* Slasher 's hand reaches up for his ear, scratching it
* Kio looks at slasher, chuckling 14"Because..you have nothing on me..except the person who did this is an apparant cyborg. You have nothing other then that, but you seem dead set in your ignorant ways"
* Colephantus rubs his chin. Watching. Trying to think of something to do that would be able to warn those inside.
<DeathStar> GM: *the 30 humans begin to move toward the entrance, kicking it open and looking inside*
<Slasher> You failed to answer my question Kio.
<Colephantus> .....
<DeathStar> GM: *the humans begin to go inside, even as Terra pulls onto the street with the warehouse*
<Kio> 14"Then here is the question..i think all you are is one big lie..everything that comes from your mouth..is a lie as far as i'm concerned. Thats why i hate you, thats why i was once a terrorist against you"
<Kio> *answer*
* Colephantus rubs his chin and then finally thinks of it. He pulls up his mini-guns and unleashes a barrage of bullets on those in the rear. Afterward he would dunk down with blue.
<Slasher> Really? A lie you say? What makes you think I'm a lie?
<DeathStar> GM: *some of the humans stop and pull back out, looking around*
<Colephantus> NRP: Didn't I kill any?
<Kio> 14"You're a politician"
<DeathStar> NRP: No
* Colephantus peeks his head over to see how many are down there.
<DeathStar> GM: *5 of them are looking around*
<DeathStar> GM: *suddenly, the warehouse goes up in flames and humans run out on fire*
<DeathStar> GM: *their 5 friends look startled*
<Blue> Oh My God...*she stares in amazement*
* Colephantus pops up and takes better aim. Firing his mini-guns down at the 5.
<Slasher> And so because of the profession I chose...I'm instantly assumed to be a lie. The years I spent as an inventor are nothing more than a mere lie? Come now Kio, just because of the profession I chose to follow for a mere glimpse of my life is not a very good reason.
* Chad hops out of the van
<DeathStar> GM: *the five are slaughtered by the bullets - reploids begin to emerge from the warehouse*
* DeathStar steps out from the warehouse, holding a cigar in one hand. He tosses it behind him, lighting up more of the gas in the building.
* Colephantus begins to fire on flaming humans.
<DeathStar> GM: *the reploids aim at Chad and open fire*
<Colephantus> Come'on Blue. *he holds her and hops over the side of the building, landing lightly on the ground.
<Colephantus> WAIt! DOn't shoot him! Hes a friend!
<Slasher> *suddenly leaps to the side, rolling*
<DeathStar> GM: *their shots in the van, damaging it*
<Slasher> NRP: Bah wrong guy,.
<DeathStar> GM: *the reploids don't listen, trying to catch up to Chad*
* Chad suddenly leaps to the side, rolling
<Colephantus> Death Star. Command your troops.
<Kio> Nrp: *Kio looks at slasher oddly*
* DeathStar stands there, letting the rain pour down on him. The firey humans are now being put out by the rain - but are quite dead*
* Chad pushes himself up
* Colephantus eyes Death Star. "Call them down."
<DeathStar> GM: *they fire at Chad as he pushes himself up*
<DeathStar> You realize it won't be long before he's the enemy, too.
<Kio> 14"I've failed to know you in your days as an inventure..all i've ever known you as is a politician, and thats all you will ever be as far as i'm concerned" 2Kio gets to his feet, paying for his drink, immediatly heading to the dor
* Chad plants his feet, throwing himself to the side again, rolling
<Kio> *inventor*
<Colephantus> We can kill him then. Let him go for now. Hes a fucking kid for crying out loud.
<Slasher> And all you'll ever be is a coward.
<DeathStar> Stop everyone.
<DeathStar> GM: *The reploids stop firing*
* Blue runs over to join Cole's side, glancing around.
<Terra`> NRP: Gah, back
* Colephantus eyes Death Star for a moment.
<Kio> 14"I would take that over being a politician anyday" 2He steps out
<Slasher> Because I chose to be the King instead of a Pawn, I also chose to be hated, but atleast I can say that the decisions I made were really mine. Can you say that about yourself?
* DeathStar looks down at a burnt human, then steps over him, walking down the street. He waves his hands and 20 reploids fall into line behind him.
* Colephantus glances at Blue.
<Slasher> Not to mention the fact I utilized all my energy into rebuilding the Earth, while you did what? Play with yourself?
<Blue> Well, we have a fighting team.
<Colephantus> This doesn't feel right....
<Blue> It does to me.
* Chad lets out a breathe of relief
<Terra`> I'm beginning to wonder whether leaving is better...
* Blue begins to move after the reploids, looking back at Cole.
* DeathStar passes Chad, glancing down at him.
* Chad looks up at DS as he passes by
* Colephantus sighs and begins walking to catch up with Death Star.
* Blue falls in line to the side of DS.
* DeathStar grabs a makeshift radio, talking into it.
<Kio> 2He looks back from the door at slasher 14"I could care less about the well being of earth..nor of the reploids, Being a cyborg..neither side would accept my anyway..do the reploids i'm human, to the humans..i'm a machine..i've been unable to do anything since this war started" 2He slams the door rather violently, dissappearing
<Kio> *me*
* Colephantus comes up on the other side of Death Star. "How many troops have you amassed?"
<DeathStar> GM: *reporters, standing off to the side, have recorded the entire thing*
<DeathStar> Around 50.
<Slasher> Poor fool, stuck in a delusional state of self-hatred. Cyborgs are widely accepted on Earth. Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to do what I did.
<Colephantus> I hope you have big plans. Cause now that it was filmed. We are going to have a lot of shit to deal with.
<DeathStar> I know it was filmed.
<Colephantus> I guess that was part of the plan?
* Slasher casually sets the cue stick against the counter, he reaches into his pocket and tosses down 50 gil for the bartender
<DeathStar> Yes. The humans love a good show.
* Slasher phases away
* DeathStar holds up his radio to his ear, listening over the roar of the rain. He stands in a puddle of water.
<DeathStar> We have report of another reploid death. The Hunters are clever - they're working in units with no direct leader. It's a good tactic for a pre-war slaughter.
<DeathStar> It means we have to kill every unit.
* Chad plops over onto his rump, the water raining down on him
<Terra`> Chad... are you okay...?
<Chad> Yeah...Just a little rattled.
<Terra`> Yeah... being shot at by both sides will do that...
<Colephantus> Well. I guess your in charge. You make the commands.
* DeathStar waves his hand at his reploids, sending them to the right.
<DeathStar> Alright, Cole - Blue. You're with me. We have company coming.
* Slasher phases 10 ft infront of DeathStar, his hands are above his head
<DeathStar> Slasher.
* Blue eyes Slasher, watching him carefully.
* Terra` wanders towards DS, looking annoyed, but non-threatening
<Slasher> Death Star. *his head bows slightly* I see you've decided to make your move. *his head turns to the burned building* Smart tactic.
<DeathStar> I have no time for small chat.
* DeathStar walks forward.
<Slasher> I do though.
<DeathStar> Too bad. We're not friends.
* DeathStar passes Slasher.
<Terra`> Hey... DeathStar....
<Slasher> And I'd prefer not to be enemies either but...I need to know something.
* DeathStar looks at Slasher.
<Slasher> How far are you willing to go?
<DeathStar> All the way.
<Slasher> And the innocents?
<DeathStar> All the way. *he repeats*
<Colephantus> NRP: BRB. I have to take the dog out to crap...
* Slasher hands lower down to his side
* DeathStar glances at Terra, hoping she understands where he stands on the matter.
<Terra`> ... I'm guessing that the reploids firing at Chad were friendly fire...
<DeathStar> I think you know better.
<Terra`> ...
<Slasher> It wouldn't be hard for me to end your life here Death Star, but it wouldn't be easy.
<Terra`> Are you trying to alienate what allies you have?
<Colephantus> NRP: Back...stupid dog is sick and wont move.
<DeathStar> I'm afraid, Terra, that you can't think like I do at the end of the day. *looks at Slasher* Neither can you.
* DeathStar turns and keeps walking now.
* Blue glances at the two of them, then hurries to catch up to Ds.
* Slasher 's knuckles crack
<Terra`> Tell me again why I'm still fighting...?
* Colephantus sighs and follows behind DS.
<Slasher> This isn't the way to get what you want.
* DeathStar ignores Slasher. He looks at Cole.
* Slasher hand snaps out as Cole passes by
<Slasher> Don't forget what I said Cole...*his hand drops*
<DeathStar> I understand your attachments. Where I'm going, you don't want to follow - not deep down.
* DeathStar looks at Blue, saying nothing. A silent look is exchanged, then the two hurry onward.
* Colephantus just keeps following
<Slasher> It's one thing to fight for your beliefs, but it's another thing to harm those who have no affect in this.
* DeathStar runs through the dark streets, grabbing his radio and talking into it.
* Slasher begins typing on his datapad
<Terra`> Slasher... did any of your hunters run away?
<Terra`> Just... give up fighting completely?
* DeathStar turns a corner and eyes some dead Hunters. He nods to the reploids standing over them
<DeathStar> <Reploid> Some of the HUnters are hiding in that residental block there. That building, sir. *points at a building*
<DeathStar> Understood. Alright, lets take out the building.
* Colephantus eyes the building. "You have explosives?"
<Chad> Some have...
<Chad> NRP: Doh.
<DeathStar> No. We do it directly.
<Slasher> Some have...
* DeathStar waves his reploids forward, approaching the house.
* Blue looks at Cole, grabbing his shoulder affectionately.
<Terra`> What happened to them...?
<Blue> You okay?
* Colephantus glances at her faintly smiling. "I guess."
<DeathStar> <Reploid 2> The humans in here killed 5 reploids - we got there too late. They begged for their lives, too, we think
* DeathStar frowns, then eyes the door. He motions for Cole to kick it open.
<Chad> They probably lived happy lives.
<Terra`> I'm not sure I can keep fighting like this.
* Colephantus ignites his katars and then kicks the door open.
* Terra` nods.
<Chad> NRP: Bah...
<DeathStar> GM: *a 7 year old kid stands there with a gun, aimed at Cole* <Kid> Go away.
<Terra`> It's so tempting just to find some other place to live...
* Colephantus stops dead in his tracks.
* Blue blinks in surprise.
<Colephantus> This kid killed 5 reploids?
<Slasher> It's very tempting...
<DeathStar> Probably his family did - they're hoping the kid will deter us from killing them.
<DeathStar> <Kid> *looks at Cole with pure hatred - and some fear*
<Colephantus> ......
* Chad pushes himself upright
<Colephantus> Deathstar. I cannot kill a child. Human or not.
* DeathStar nods, then moves in, grabbing the kid and lifting him, forcing him to drop the gun with a twist of his hand. He waves everyone in
<DeathStar> Find the Hunters.
<DeathStar> <Kid> No! Y-YOU BASTARDS! *he screams, kicking against DS*
* Blue slips in, glancing at the kid, then begins to look around the house.
<Terra`> Anyway... I still have work to do...
<Slasher> Yes...You need to take out the Maverick Hunters.
<Terra`> Though I get the feeling that Death Star is doing it for me.
* DeathStar carries the kid into the kitchen and out of sight.
* Terra` starts back to the van
<Slasher> Watch your back Terra...
<Terra`> I know. I'm not well liked by either side.
* Chad starts walking after Terra, only to be grabbed by the shoulder
<Chad> HURK!
* Colephantus exhales and then pulls up a mini-gun in his left hand and a plasma cannon in his right. And then advances on into the house.
<Slasher> You're going home...
<Terra`> Chad?
<DeathStar> GM: *some reploids stop, waving COle over* <Reploid> Sir, this door is locked. We hear breathign on the other side. Probably 4 humans.
* Colephantus nods.
<Colephantus> Alright. Move to the sides.
<DeathStar> GM: *the reploids stand to the side*
* Blue moves to give Cole backup
<Colephantus> I'll cut the door open. Be prepared to fire.
* Terra` looks over to where Chad is, or at least was last
<Colephantus> Wait. Do any of you have smoke or tear gas handy?
<DeathStar> <Reploid> No sir.
<Slasher> I'm sorry Terra, but I believe Chad's no more of a help than he is harm for you guys.
* Colephantus sighs. "We'll just have to do this the hard way."
<Chad> But....
* Colephantus leans against the wall beside of the door and ignites a katar.
<Slasher> Chad now's not hte time...
* Colephantus spins around the door bringing his katar downward, then landing against the other side of the door. Suddenly the hinges split in half and the door falls inward.
<DeathStar> GM: *3 humans and one female open fire at everyone*
<Terra`> Okay.. maybe the reploids won't shoot at me if we meet...
* Terra` starts for the van again
<Slasher> They will Terra.
* Blue jerks to the side and fires into the room.
* Colephantus steps back and begins to open fire at the hunters.
<Terra`> ... and I can't shoot back...
<DeathStar> GM: *the 4 humans are slaughtered and fall back*
<Colephantus> Anyone hurt?
<Blue> I'm fine.
* DeathStar walks into the room, minus the kid now.
* Terra` gets into the van, and drives off again in search
<DeathStar> Alright. We should move out. Staying in one place for too long will bring us trouble.
* Colephantus glances at Deathstar, but doesn't say anything, he advances into the room. To check for anyone else.
* DeathStar pulls out some gas and spreads it around the center of the house, then grabs a match. He lights it.
* Blue nods, stepping back out into the chilling rain.
* Colephantus advances past Deathstar, to come back into the rain again.
* DeathStar flicks the match, lighting the house on fire. Terra can even see the flames in the pouring rain.
* Slasher disappears with Chad
<DeathStar> GM: *suddenly a blast hits a reploid near DS*
<DeathStar> Everyone down!
* DeathStar dives into some bushes.
* Blue grabs Cole and jerks ot the right.
* Colephantus is jerked. In a non-sexual sense.
* Terra` tries to see where the blast came from
<DeathStar> GM: *20 humans stand there in the rain, firing at the reploids*
* Blue lays on the muddy ground, looking out through the rain at the human
<Blue> Man, they're like roaches.
* Colephantus pulls up and begins to fire both of his mini-guns into the humans.
* DeathStar fires his blaster at the humans, going for head shots.
* Terra` pulls out her gun, and fires at the humans
<DeathStar> GM: *another reploid is gunned down*
<DeathStar> GM: *the humans, not expecting Terra, are gunned down*
* DeathStar stands, looking around, doing a head count
<DeathStar> GM: *police reports are beginning to come in - The Hunters have hit McCabe's base of operations*
* Slasher reappears on a slanted rooftop near the reploids
* DeathStar glances at Cole's radio.
<Slasher> ....*quickly disappears again*
<Terra`> ... oh fuck...
* Colephantus glances down. "....." Continues to fire.
<DeathStar> GM: *more humans come rushing towards them*
* DeathStar aims his blaster, firing with Cole.
* Terra` fires at the humans, getting ready to drive off to McCabes
<DeathStar> GM: *HoloVids continue to show public opinion and support are in favor of the Hunters - in fact, everyone thinks McCabe should offically endorse them*
<DeathStar> GM: *the humans crash into another house, firing from the windows*
<DeathStar> Damn.
<Terra`> ...
<DeathStar> We need to take out that house.
<Terra`> I have to go...
* Terra` drives off to McCabe's, hoping she can help turn the tide against the hunters there
* Colephantus ignites his katar and pulls his arm back, the katar glowing green, he lashes it around in a slash, it sends a long beam as wide as the slash for the group of humans on the street.
<DeathStar> GM: *surrounding McCabe's building are 90 humans, army men, and cops. They seem to be guarding the building - or keeping someone in*
<Terra`> .oO(Strife... if I don't make it back... I'm sorry...)
* Terra` climbs out of the van. "Where's McCabe?"
<DeathStar> GM: *the humans on the street are in the building now*
* Slasher appears near the main road
<DeathStar> <Human> ... He's inside. He's fine. *he eyes Terra*
<Colephantus> NRP: Wait. I missed that...
* Slasher begins advancing towards McCabes building
<DeathStar> GM: *the humans eye Slasher, then form up to prevent him from going insidE*
<Colephantus> Deathstar. Do you have anymore gasoline?
<DeathStar> Yes.
* Colephantus continues to fire while saying this.
<Colephantus> Give me the gan.
<Terra`> Slasher... didn't think you'd be here.
<Colephantus> NRP: Can.
* DeathStar grabs the can and hands it to Cole.
* Slasher stops infront of the 'guards'. 1"Whats the meaning of this?"
<DeathStar> <Human> We're having a talk with McCabe about what the people of Earth.
<Terra`> ... really...
* Blue fires at the windows, providing cover for Cole.
<Colephantus> Give me support fire.
<Slasher> Move aside now...
* DeathStar falls into support fire pattern, as do the other reploids
<DeathStar> <Human> No.
* Slasher takes a step forward
<DeathStar> <Human> *doesn't move*
* Slasher looks around to see how many guards are infront of him
* Colephantus pulls his arm back and then launches the can toward one of the base floor windows, he pulls up his gun and fires just after the can enters the building.
<DeathStar> GM: *40-45 people are watching SLasher, with another 40 on the other side, ready to intervene*
<DeathStar> GM: *the entire building explodes. Cries of pain can be heard - probably from innocents as well as Hunters*
* DeathStar eyes the flames in the rain, then nods to Cole
<DeathStar> Good job.
* Blue straightens up, looking around
<Blue> They just keep coming..
<DeathStar> They're after McCabe now. Once they get his support, Earth will offically be supplying the Hunters.
<Slasher> ...
<DeathStar> GM: *a reploid moves up, whispering to DS* <Reploid> The package is secure.
* DeathStar nods.
<Terra`> *to Slasher* <Any way you can get us in without them noticing?>
* Colephantus closes his eyes. Then looks at DeathStar. "What should we do then?"
* Slasher turns around, walking away, his hand going around Terra's shoulder as he walks away
* Terra` walks away with Slasher
<DeathStar> If we attack the location, then they'll get Earth's offical support. But, if we don't, they will anyway. But a large number of them are concentrated there. If we attack, we can cripple some of their forces.
<Colephantus> We'll need some better fire power then.
<Terra`> *to Slasher* <Somehow, we need to get in and rescue McCabe..>
<DeathStar> 50 reploids vs. less than a hundred humans? I say we can win.
<DeathStar> GM: *the reploids around him make a cheer*
<Colephantus> Then. Lets do this.
* Slasher disappears behind a building with Terra
* DeathStar grabs his radio, then sends a coded message.
<DeathStar> Alright, lets move.
* DeathStar runs into a street, looking around. He sees a car driving by and he steps in front of it, leaps on top, punching through the roof and grabs the human, pulling them out and tossing them aside. He leaps into the car and stops it.
* Slasher tries to phase with Terra onto the roof of the building
<DeathStar> Alright. We'll go ahead. Our forces will follow.
<DeathStar> GM: *Slasher succeeds*
<Terra`> Great work. *heads for the door down*
* Blue gets into the back of the car, crossing her legs.
<Slasher> Wait...
<Colephantus> Hey Deathstar. I could get 1 more person to meet us there. I'm sure Kio would love a fight.
<DeathStar> GM: *the door is locked*
<Slasher> Follow my lead Terra.
* Colephantus slides into the car as well.
<Terra`> You can start by opening the door
<DeathStar> From what I've seen, that man would love to fight everyone alive.
<DeathStar> He's dangerous.
* DeathStar hits the gas, driving through the streets.
* Slasher walks upto the door
<Colephantus> Would you rather the dangerous be against us? Or with us?
<DeathStar> You don't understand - he'll attack your back if you leave it open to him.
<DeathStar> I saw it in his eyes.
* DeathStar makes a sharp turn, moving down the streets.
<DeathStar> GM: *Slasher's personal datapad beeps*
* Slasher reaches into his back pocket pulling out some tools, he begins to work on the lock, when his datapad beeps
* Slasher reaches down to it and pulls it out
* Granji is now known as Granji-sleep
<Slasher> ...Son of a...*pops the datapad into his back-pocket and quickly begisn to work on the lock*
* DeathStar zooms down the streets, keeping the wheel steady as he sloshes through the wet pavements.
* DeathStar screeches into sight of the building, eyeing the guards.
* DeathStar stops the car.
<Colephantus> NRP: URgh brb. Dog again.
<DeathStar> GM: *the door unlocks*
* Slasher puts his tools away and opens the door slightly, he then begins to check for any devices on the door
<DeathStar> GM: *reploids gather near the car, one carrying a long box. They drop it on the ground*
* DeathStar leaps out of the car, moving over to open the box.
<DeathStar> GM: *there seems to be none*
* Blue leans forward in the car to look at Cole in the face
* Slasher opens the door, sliding in
<Blue> You're sexy when you fight for your life.
* Terra` follows Slasher in
<Slasher> We need to make this quick Terra.
* DeathStar finishes opening the box, looking down at the rocket launcher.
<Terra`> I know.
* Slasher suddenly breaks into a sprint, running down the stairs
* DeathStar reaches down, grabbing it and lifting it up. He holds it steady as reploids load a rocket.
* Terra` darts after Slasher
<DeathStar> GM: *when they reach one set of doors, 3 human guards stand there*
* Chad leaps and spin kicks at one of the guards head, swinging around with his other foot at the nearest guards head
<Chad> NTRP: Dooh...That was Slasher.
<DeathStar> NRP: Go CHAD!
* DeathStar finishes with the rocket launcher and sets it on his shoulder, aiming it at the building.
* Terra` jumpkicks at the other, using the momentum from her dash
<DeathStar> They say it takes one man to fight the future.
<DeathStar> GM: *all three guards hit and taken down*
* Slasher hits the ground, planting his foot and launching himself into the door, knockign it open
* DeathStar pulls the trigger, letting the rocket sail right into the building's lower levels, blowing them out and sending sharpnel and glass flying through the sky into the guards and rocking the building.
<DeathStar> GM: *the door is knocked open*
* Slasher stumbles slightly as the blast rocks the supports
<DeathStar> GM: *the guards begin to freak, then spot the reploids down the road*
<DeathStar> GM: *alarms begin to go off in the building now*
* Terra` stumbles, but gets her balance again
<DeathStar> GM: *the reploid army opens fire on the guards*
* Slasher quickly sprints down the hallway, looking for something
<Terra`> This has definitely become a rescue mission
<DeathStar> GM: *McCabe steps out of his office with a few men, arguing about something, then spots Slasher*
* DeathStar fires at the guards, wincing as they begin to get vicious, taking down a few reploids. He moves back, still firing from his blaster.
* Slasher slows down as he approaches McCabe
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Why am I not surprised you're here, too?
<Terra`> We came to rescue you...
<Slasher> You're no good dead McCabe.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Yes, the reploids would like to see to that. *looks out at the war zone down the street*
* Colephantus is beside DeathStar, firing at the guards, not giving up.
* Blue gets out of the car, firing at the guards.
<DeathStar> Cole, get ready to shoot the car's gas tank.
* DeathStar leaps into the car and begins to drive it right at the guards, who open fire at the car.
* Colephantus nods.
* Colephantus tries to give support fire.
* DeathStar gets closer, then dives out of the car, rolling.
<Terra`> We need to get you out of here, fast.
<Slasher> What kind of explosive just rocked the building?
* Colephantus keeps and eye on the car, though. And then turns, aiming and firing at the gas tank.
<DeathStar> <Human Hunter> A rocket.
<Terra`> I'd guess some kind of... yeah
<Slasher> What level?
<DeathStar> GM: *the car explodes, taking out a bunch of guards in al oud explosion*
<DeathStar> <Hunter> I'd say say most of the lower levels. This building's support frame is failing now.
* DeathStar runs away from the enemy fire, diving to cover.
* Slasher walks over to McCabe, putting his hand on his shoulder
<Slasher> We need to go now then.
<Terra`> Can you teleport us both?
<DeathStar> <McCabe> ... yes. *looks resigned them*
<DeathStar> (now)
* Terra` heads over, in case Slasher can
<DeathStar> GM: *the humans begin to look more disorganized*
* Colephantus returns to his firing at the guards.
* DeathStar rejoins Cole
<Slasher> Short distances I can...
<DeathStar> GM: *a helicopter flies in, firing a plasma blasts into the reploid crowd*
<DeathStar> Damn! The military is aiding them now.
<Colephantus> I got this one.
<DeathStar> GM: *the reploids run for cover*
<Terra`> I'm guessing I have to make my own way out, then?
* Slasher places his hand on Terra
<Terra`> Thanks
<Colephantus> NRP: How far from the ground is the helicopter?
<DeathStar> <Hunter> *turns to McCabe* We'll drive the reploids away, sir. *he salutes, then runs away*
<DeathStar> NRP: It's fairly high, as to avoid buildings.
<Slasher> Watch your backs you two...*phases himself and the two away out of the building, they appear on the backside of the building about 20 feet away from it*
<DeathStar> <McCabe> *stands on the building, looking down at the fighting*
* Colephantus teleports to a nearby roof top and waits, running and pressing his foot into a feet and soaring into the air, reaching for the copters landing poles.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> This will go down in the history books as the first offical battle in the war now.
<Colephantus> NRP: I dunno the technical name. :P
<DeathStar> GM: *Cole grabs onto them*
<Terra`> I was hoping the hunters could be stopped before this happened...
<DeathStar> <McCabe> No. The Hunters are no longer our enemy, Terra.
* Colephantus crawls around and ignites his katar, swinging to slash off the back rudder.
<Terra`> ...
<Slasher> You did what you had to do McCabe.
* Slasher starts pushing the two away from the building
<DeathStar> <McCabe> That or risk a coup de'tat.
<DeathStar> GM: *the helicopter begins to spin wildly in the air, smashing into a building and falling downward*
<Blue> Cole!
* Blue looks for him
* Colephantus appears beside Blue.
<Terra`> This war is getting too... irrational.
* Blue grabs him in a hug.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> It's nothing but rational - in an irrational manner.
* Colephantus accepts the hug, a bit fatigued.
<Colephantus> All this teleporting is gonna kill me.
<DeathStar> They seem to be getting reinforcements. *Grabs his radio, ordering a retreat for now*
<DeathStar> Lets go.
* DeathStar moves past Cole and Blue, heading into the alleys and away from the battle zone.
* Slasher reaches a safe distance where if hte building falls they won't get hurt.
<Terra`> I don't know what I'm supposed to do right now... a long holiday is looking VERY tempting
* Colephantus walks with Blue, retreating as well.
<Slasher> If that's what you feel you have to do Terra, then do it.
* Slasher turns to McCabe
<DeathStar> <McCabe> Well, Terra, if you stay on with the force, you'll have to stop the reploids. But you can resign. I won't stop you.
<Blue> I guess they won this time... *she sounds disappointed*
<Terra`> Then... I'm sorry, but I'll have to resign.
* DeathStar moves through the rain.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> *nods, holding out his hand for her badge and ID*
* Terra` hands it over, sighing
<DeathStar> <McCabe> *takes it, moving it into his pocket. He stands there, looking tired*
<Colephantus> No one has won until the war ends.
<Terra`> I'm still holding on to feeble hopes that neither "side" has to die.
<Slasher> The way both sides are fighting, the outcome won't be one of acceptance.
* Blue holds her arm around Cole
<Blue> You're right. We'll kick them in the ass.
<DeathStar> <McCabe> I'll have to go, get my military forces organized. See if we can end this quickly without loss of human life. *he turns, moving through the rain*
<Colephantus> All in due time.
* DeathStar is silent, moving through the alleys to avoid humans.
* Slasher lets out a sigh, he pulls out his datapad and begins typing on it
* Colephantus is moving with Blue, shortly behind DS.
<Blue> What's the plan now?
* Colephantus looks up at DS, wondering this as well.
<DeathStar> I'm having our reploid forces split up for now, then we'll meet back up. The humans are going to do everything they can to locate us and exterminate us. It's better to not remain in a big group until we get to a location we can defend.
<Colephantus> Any locations tipped your mind yet?
<Slasher> Watch yourself Terra...*suddenly phases away*
<DeathStar> Yes, actually. I'll show you soon.
* Colephantus nods.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> *paces about his living room when Slasher appears next to him. He screams like a girl*
<Slasher> ...You always were a wuss at heart.
<Terra`> <Michiru> *comes running*
<DeathStar> <Snipe> *grabs Slasher* DON'T YOU EVER FUCKING SCARE ME WHEN MY WIFE IS IN LABOR.
* Slasher stands there
<Terra`> <Michiru> What's up?
<Slasher> Is it...*suddenly looks up at cieling, his lips moving* Holy crap she is due...
<DeathStar> <Snipe> They're up there, doing a woman thing. Or something. They told me not to watch.
* DeathStar stops, looking around an empty street
<DeathStar> I don't like this.
<Slasher> *his head suddenly shakes* Sorry...I've got troublesome news Snipe.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> *eyes Slasher* You're the father?
* Slasher 's hand pulls out his datapad. 1"You know I don't like Lunarians.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> ... isn't Cheryl Lunarian?
<Slasher> No. *He hands the datapad over to Snipe*
* Colephantus stands up strait, pulling up his weapons.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> *glances at it* ... no way ...
* DeathStar steps out, when suddenly a blurred fist hits him, sending him sliding across the watered pavement.
<Slasher> I'm sorry...
<Terra`> <Michiru> What's going on?
* Colephantus arches a brow and raises his weapons.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> ...
* Wind has joined #taw
* Wind steps forward, appearing in the rain
<Wind> You made a big mistake.
<Slasher> I have my suspects but I can't be sure.
* Colephantus arches a brow.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> ... well, when Wind finds out, that man is a dead man.
* DeathStar gets to his feet.
* Wind backhands DS
* Blue watches.
* DeathStar falls back onto the ground
* Colephantus lowers his weapon. Letting the two fight.
<Wind> Taking Katrina was your last mistake.
<Slasher> If you hear anything. Let me know.
* Colephantus stiffens up.
<Colephantus> What did you just say?
* DeathStar gets to his feet, wiping battery fluid from his mouth
<Wind> Katrina has been kidnapped!
* Wind swings a fist at DS.
* DeathStar is punched again.
<Terra`> <Michiru> Finds out what? *tries to read Slasher's mind*
<Colephantus> Why do you think he did it?
<DeathStar> <Snipe> Someone kidnapped Katrina.
<DeathStar> He's right...*coughs up some fluid*
<Terra`> <Michiru> ... oh. WHAT?!
<Wind> You...ADMIT IT?
<Terra`> <Michiru> ... yeah... whoever it is *IS* dead when Wind finds out.
* Slasher mind is either to messed up for her to read or he's using some kind of blocker.
* Colephantus tries to restrain Wind. "Calm down! We need to try to figure this out before we go throwing the blame!"
<Wind> I'll kill him!
* DeathStar looks at Wind blandly
<Colephantus> Please. Calm down.
<Wind> You and this goddamn war, you fake! You think you can just kill all the humans!? STARTING WITH MY DAUGHTER!
* Wind strains against Cole.
<Colephantus> Deathstar. Did you kill Katrina?
* Slasher reaches upto his ear.
<Slasher> I can only think of one person who would want to take Katrina...
<DeathStar> Of course not. Pretty soon this war is going to get real nasty. Katrina is safer with me. And, besides, it'll ensure you all stay out of this war.
<DeathStar> On etiher side.
* Wind eyes narrow at DS.
* Colephantus slides out of the way letting Wind free.
* DeathStar glances at Cole
<Colephantus> Unless she is on a shuttle off of this planet.
<Colephantus> You will leave her alone.
<Slasher> And I'm confident he's going to use her to keep certain people out of this war.
<DeathStar> You think the girl will leave? I think not. I might not know her like you all, but her record is clear. She'll join the human cause in the end.
<DeathStar> And what then, Cole? You fight her? Kill her? Let her kill you?
<Colephantus> Let her kill me.
* DeathStar snorts.
<DeathStar> And every other reploid?
<Blue> Cole! *she says in a pleading voice*
* Colephantus nods.
* Colephantus glances at Blue. A sorrowful look in his eyes.
<DeathStar> I can't do that. As long as she's out of the way, under reploid eye, she can't do any harm. You can even take personal care of her.
<DeathStar> And it'll mean you stay out my way. *eyes Wind*
* Wind looks at DS with a strange look.
* Colephantus slides over to a wall and slides down it, leaning his head back against it.
* Slasher his hands cross as he looks over at Snipe
<Colephantus> .oO(God I am so confused.....what can I do?)
<Wind> I will kill you here. And rip your army to shreds.
* Wind dives at DS, pounding him into the ground again.
<DeathStar> ARGH
* DeathStar rolls to the side, flipping backwards.
* Wind throws a punch at DS again.
* DeathStar grabs the hand and flips Wind.
<DeathStar> You're strong. Very strong.
* Wind lands in a puddle.
* Colephantus watches the fight. Glances at Blue.
* Blue stands there, looking at Cole.
* Colephantus begins to rub his face with his hands.
<DeathStar> Cole, your katar? *holds out his hand*
* Colephantus looks at Deathstar.
* Wind stands up, pulling out his DS saber.
<Wind> You know, the fact I hold this sabre is proof I'm the real DS. Only I can wield it and those I program into it.
<Colephantus> No. I wont be apart of this anymore.
* DeathStar nods to Cole
<DeathStar> Fair enough
* Wind swings his sabre at DS
* DeathStar ducks under the sabre, moving backwards.
* Blue turns away from Cole.
* Colephantus pushes himself up looking at Blue.
* Slasher his hand drops
* Wind slashes DS across the chest.
* DeathStar steps back, sparking.
* Colephantus moves over to her.
<DeathStar> You know...you're right...
* DeathStar dodges the next slash.
<DeathStar> Whoever holds that sabre might be "the real deal".
<Colephantus> Blue....
* Wind leaps at DS, slashing downward.
* DeathStar avoids him.
<Blue> No. Just... stop.
<Slasher> Hmmm...Congratulations Snipe. *he pats him on the back*
* Slasher phases away
* DeathStar holds out his hand and teleports the sabre into it.
<Colephantus> I'm....sorry.....
* Terra` wanders nearby, looking down, then glancing over
* DeathStar twirls the sabre, then drives it through Wind's chest.
* Wind stands there in surprise, then falls backwards.
* Colephantus jerks his head to the right, watching Wind.
<DeathStar> Death Star is dead. Long live Death Star.
<Terra`> ...
<Colephantus> ...Damnit...
* DeathStar holds the sabre in his hand.
* Colephantus slides over and grabs Wind, teleporting to the only place he knows, Snipes.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> Jesus Christ! *screams again*
<Terra`> ... *wanders away*
<Colephantus> Damnit. Help him! Now!
<Terra`> <Michiru> Wind? What happened?
<DeathStar> <Snipe> Wha?! How?!
* Wind bleeds.
<DeathStar> Lets go, Blue.
<Colephantus> I don't know, fucking do something!
* Blue nods, joining DS.
<DeathStar> <Snipe> Do I look like a guru?! *turns to Michiru* DO something!
<Terra`> <Michiru> ... I'll get Mom...
<DeathStar> <Snipe> She's in labor!
<Colephantus> HUrry!
<DeathStar> <Snipe> Get Slasher!
<Colephantus> *tries to keep the bleeding to a minimal*
* Wind holds up his hand to the ceiling
<Terra`> <Michiru> *tries to figure out where Slasher went*
<Wind> H-How...could..he...?
<DeathStar> <Snipe> *grabs his comm* Slasher?! SLASHER! GET BACK HERE. DS IS DYING.
<Colephantus> Wind. Calm down. Just try to focus on breathing.
* Slasher suddenly phases into the room
<Slasher> What?!
<Colephantus> Help him!
<Terra`> <Michiru> Slasher! You can heal people, right?
<Colephantus> The other Deathstar did this!
* Slasher looks over spotting Wind, he quickly slides to him, his hand rummaging around the wound
<Slasher> No...
<Slasher> Star...
* Wind drops his hand to the ground, blood pouring onto the ground.
<Terra`> <Michiru> I've... never done this before...
<Wind> He's...the real..one...*closes his eyes, his breathing getting more ragged*
<Colephantus> Damnit! *slams his fist into the floor*
<Terra`> <Michiru> *places her hands on Wind's wounds, trying to heal them*
<Colephantus> Isn't there any way to save him1?
<Colephantus> NRP: !
<Slasher> I don't care who's the real one Star. You're the one I've become friends with.
* Blue is now known as Snipe
<Terra`> <Michiru> Wind, you're the only "Death Star" I know...
* Slasher hands run upto Wind's face
<Slasher> Stay with us Star...
<Snipe> He's dying, Slasher.
<Snipe> He needs a hospital.
<Terra`> <Michiru> *keeps trying to heal Wind*
<DeathStar> GM: *Snipe's holovid is playing in the background. The 7 year old kid that attacked Cole iso n there, talking about the evils of reploids*
<Slasher> Yes...*phases away with Star*
* Colephantus falls back, eyeing the blood on his hands.
* Snipe looks down at Cole, then at the holovid
<Snipe> Jesus.
<Colephantus> ................
<Colephantus> Damnit. Everything is going wrong.
<Terra`> <Michiru> Oh, fuck you, brat.
* Snipe eyes Michiru
<Snipe> Whoa.
<Terra`> <Michiru> This "evil reploid" is trying to save someone's life.
<Colephantus> This evil reploid almost shot that same kid....
<Snipe> Pretty evil.
<Colephantus> Deathstar has Katrina...
<Colephantus> I have to save her...she isn't a part of this....
<Snipe> So, you'll fight the reploids and the humans.'
<Colephantus> I fought Satan himself because of her.
<Colephantus> What do you think?
<Terra`> <Michiru> ... Cole... don't you dare die...
<Snipe> I think you won't survive, Cole.
<Colephantus> I think I might just have to make a deal with Garland....
<Colephantus> NRp: To bad he is never around.
<Snipe> Garland's dead. There is no deals. There is no last minute saves, Cole.
<Terra`> <Michiru> We fought through hell... but we can't fight through this...?
* Colephantus looks at Snipe, a deepness to his mechanical eyes. "I have nothign left. Not even Blue..."
<Snipe> Oh, one side will win, Michiru.
<Snipe> And those who don't pick sides ... well, they have no victory, either.
* Snipe turns, walking towards the stairs
<Snipe> I'm going to go see my wives. You can see yourself out, Cole.
* Snipe walks up.
<Colephantus> ........
* Colephantus doesn't move. Merely teleports away.
* Wind has left #taw
* Snipe has left #taw
<DeathStar> GM: *the rain storm in Mega City continues*
* Colephantus sits on a roof top, letting the rain wash away the blood on his hands.
<DeathStar> <Blue> *somewhere in the city, looks up at the sky, looking sad*
* DeathStar moves through the city, looking distant, not pleased. He holds the sabre in his hand tightly.
* Terra` flies up to the roof-top, shortly afterwards
<DeathStar> <Wind> *lays in a hospital bed, stablized by Slasher, but in a coma*
<Colephantus> NRP: The one i'm on?
<Terra`> NRP: Yeah
* Colephantus arches a brow, after turning to look at Terra, "How did you find me?"
* Slasher rubs his hands through his hair as he stares out the window
<Terra`> It was mostly luck...
<DeathStar> <Snipe> *hugs Em, holding up his baby girl in his hands, holding her in his arms as he looks out the window* This is your world, child....
<Slasher> NRP: *stares at Snipe through the window*
<Colephantus> Well. What are you doing?
<Terra`> I'm not sure... but probably leaving... I just need to find a shuttle...
<Terra`> I'm not sure I can fight for either side.
<Colephantus> I'm not going to fight for either side....but i'm not living. I'm not going to give up on Kat.
<Terra`> You've got a lot of inner strength... I hope it's enough.
<Colephantus> NRP: Leaving....
<Terra`> I wonder if Sil feels the way I do?
* Colephantus sighs. "All I know is i'm in deep shit. And I forgot my wading boots..."
<Slasher> He'll pay for this Star...*his arms cross across his chest* Rest for now, you're going to need all the strength to beat him.
<Terra`> You think the reploids would let me live if they won?
<Terra`> ... that sounds wrong.
<Terra`> Death Star's reploids.
<Colephantus> No...
<Terra`> I can't join either side, then... all I can do is leave, or fight both.
<Colephantus> He is sadistic and bent on Genocide. You should leave while you can.
* Terra` nods. "I just need somewhere to go."
<Colephantus> Well. All I have is this roof top. So, asking me would be out of the question.
* Terra` laughs, a little sadly. "I could always wander the stars."
<Terra`> All my fighting has been for Earth, and in the end, I'm forced to leave.
<Terra`> Maybe I'll be able to come back some day. Maybe I'll never want to.
<Colephantus> Earth is a dying planet anyway. Agression like what we have before us. Is an ecample of this.
<Colephantus> NRP example.
* Retrieving #taw modes...
<Slasher> NRP: It's not dying! Dahok died to bring it back to life you schmuck!
<Terra`> Would you leave, if you had Katrina?
<Colephantus> NRP: Meh. I ment the population.
<Colephantus> ....Only time will be able to answer than question.
* DeathStar changes topic to 'Session 251: Extermination - Earth's human forces are working on exterminating every last reploid alive. But the reploids themselves are divided - can Death Star keep his group of reploids alive long enough to escape the death squads? And who is running the other reploids? '
<Terra`> I guess so.. I should be collecting the rest of my things from HQ..
<Colephantus> Well Terra. Good Luck. And don't die.
<Terra`> You too.
<Colephantus> I wont. I have much to do.
* Colephantus walks over to the side of the building. And then hops off.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Jan 20 23:10:46 2005