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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jul 18, 2011 15:58:59 GMT -5
Iacon
Powerplay was all alone.
In an old abandoned building with no visible exits, the Autobot, in tank mode, hovered about, as if searching for a way out. No one else was around that he could see, yet he remained on his guard.
He reved up his engines and took a ramp that lead to a bridge, suspended above the floor he was just on. On his way up he passed a ammo dispenser that was full and ready to supply anyone with ammo that needed it. Paying it no mind, Powerplay continued on his way.
He crossed the bridge to the other side and still found himself alone. In front of him, about 20 feet away, a stack of boxes stood there unattended. With another, and now more powerful rev of his engines, the Autobot raced other to the stack and crashed into the metal containers.
They all fell off the bridge and on to the floor below. The sound of impact echoed all through out the building. "If that don't get anyone's attention nothing will." Commented Powerplay, seemly to himself.
Then in the distance, he heard something. It was as if something landed, but not more containers. This sounded like something lighter. Powerplay raced down the ramp from which he came. The sound of running was now heard. He spun himself around -
- to be greeted by a horde of purple spiders running his way. With no hesitation, Powerplay fired his tank canon, scattering his attackers and destroying some of them.
As the smoke cleared, he could see not only the eight legged attackers but also a squad of holographic, purple Decepticons coming his way. "This is where the fun begins! Anytime your ready gang!"
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 18, 2011 18:01:53 GMT -5
Torque was perched high above Powerplay. He'd fully stocked up on ammo before taking his position. There was only one route to the area he was in, and he could clearly see anyone taking that route. He had deployed his sniper rifle and was keeping a close optic on Powerplay. He easily spotted the Decepticons that were marching towards his comrade. Reciting a mantra he had picked up during basic training, he sighted the Decepticon closest to Powerplay and fired.
Swift was in another area and was skulking around with his weapon ready. He heard the noise made by Powerplay, not long followed by the crack of Torque's sniper rifle. He felt a little put out that the area he was in was currently quiet. He continued moving, occaisionally hearing the sound of rapid footsteps, but not seeing any hostile targets.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jul 19, 2011 11:34:04 GMT -5
The hologram of the Decepticon that Torque had fired on lost it's head as the bullet ripped it clear off of the neck. The hologram then seemed to explode and disappear at the same time.
"Whoa! I'll never get use to that!"Powerplay, who was close to that downed Decepticon, then transformed and drew his Double bladed energon axe. "Thanks Torque! Now its time for a little extermination!" As three spiders closed in on Powerplay, the powerfully strong Autobot brought his axe down on them. Each one exploded, leaving only data-chips floating in the air.*
Then from above Torque, seemly out of no where, Decepticon seekers began to open fire on him and moved in closer to his position.
Swift heard the foot steps get closer and closer. The the sound the running, getting closer still, could be heard -
- until it stopped. Then a bright light seem to come out of no where to the left of Swift. It began to grower larger by the second at an alarming pace. Swift could also hear the combination of a buzzing sound gettiong louder mixed in, with one would register as giggling.
*The data-chips are the energon shards you get in the game for powering up certain abilities. They do nothing here but help keep the structural integrity of the hologram together once there formed and until you blow them apart.
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 19, 2011 11:52:43 GMT -5
Torque quickly aimed upwards and fired at one of the Seekers closing in on his position. He retracted his weapon, then leapt from his vantage point. After a couple of seconds of free-fall, he grabbed a pipe, swung and landed on a platform. He deployed his scimitar and sprinted away.
Swift cursed and backed away from the light. He raised his rifle and fired three bursts while back-peddaling.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jul 19, 2011 12:01:46 GMT -5
Swift just dodged the blast from a Plasma Cannon as it ripped across the area and slammed into the wall creating a nasty burnt out hole. His return fire exposed a cloaker who tried to get out of the way of Swift's attack. More glowing lights appeared, focusing on Swift.
As Torque ran, behind him followed the rain of bullets fired from the seekers chasing after him. The sound of rockets being launched soon followed as the Seekers turned up the ferocity of their attack.
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 19, 2011 12:08:33 GMT -5
Swift swore loudly seeing more lights, imagining that they could only be more Cloakers armed with plasma cannons. He fired a few more bursts before transforming and flying off at top speed.
Torque activated his cloaking device and leapt off the platform, praying the rockets wouldn't be able to track him.
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Post by Neo Calrissian on Jul 19, 2011 13:53:06 GMT -5
Retroblazer's form finally manifested in the holographic warehouse. "Sorry, fellas... connection's to the simulation mainframe's a slagheap tonight." Immediately drawing his axe, he spotted Torque hurtling towards him from the platform above him, and a posse of rockets right behind him. Stepping back, as to not hit Torque, he transformed and trailed the rockets with his turret. Breathing in sharply, he fired a shell into the space between Torque and the rockets, hoping to destroy them and shake them off his tail...
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Post by Onix Solo on Jul 19, 2011 15:09:49 GMT -5
In mid air, Quickshot uncloaked while doing an somersault. He took several shots with his battle pistol at some of the spiders, and one of those annoying cloakers. he landed on his feet for a moment before transforming into vehicle mode. He boosted off into the distance transformed and cloaked again, fading away. He talked tot he others over coms
**"You sure this is a training sim? More like a playground to me."**
Quickshot materialized once again on a platform above the ground floor and took several shots at the holo-decepticons heads.
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 19, 2011 17:41:32 GMT -5
Swift performed a couple of evasive moves and fired a rocket at the Cloakers.
+++COMM+++ "Try telling that to the small horde of Cloakers that got the drop on me, Quickshot!" +++COMM+++
Torque felt a detonation behind him as he fell. He performed a somersault and landed close to Retroblazer. He deployed his rifle and took another shot at a Seeker.
"That's another one I owe you."
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jul 20, 2011 12:28:34 GMT -5
The shot from Retroblazer's canon erupted most of the rockets while the 2 of them smashed into the floor close to him and Torque, shaking the two with a violent but not so painful, simulated explosion. They're systems registered that their damage levels were dropped a little but each Autobot was still permitted to remain fighting.
The Seekers who had fired the rockets flew over head and then circled back around to target Retroblazer and Torque. First a barrage of bullets came, next it would be another volley of missiles.
As Quickshot ran about invisible, he found himself being fired on. The attack came from a sentry, programmed to fire even on invisible warriors. Three sentries were scattered about, one firing projectiles the other two reading missiles.
Swift took out a cloaker with a direct hit and caused the others to materialize out of thin air, so to speak. They began to run about in what looked like a hap-hazard routine, but they weren't an easy target. A couple of them began to power up their plasma canons again, intent on tagging Swift with their "deadly" energy.
Laughter from Powerplay could be heard over the noise of combat. "Ain't nothing like throwing yourself into battle with an enemy that can't kill ya! I dig the real thing but I don't have to worry about pulling you guys out of the fire! Anyone want to take bets on who will last the most amount of waves?"
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 20, 2011 13:05:21 GMT -5
Torque fired his last two shots from his sniper rifle and dived for cover to reload.
"I'll take you up on that Powerplay!" He yelled.
Swift decided he needed more open ground to deal with the Cloakers. He made a quick strafing run with his machine guns before blasting away from the Cloakers.
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Post by Neo Calrissian on Jul 20, 2011 13:36:23 GMT -5
Retroblazer transformed and fired three shots at the seekers to cover Torque as he made for cover, then gave him a little breathing space by deploying a barrier to his unprotected flank. Vaulting into cover as well, he reloaded and shouted to Torque over the explosions and gunfire. "We should find Powerplay and try to stick together. You're faster- make a beeline for the way his voice came from, and I'll watch your back!"
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 20, 2011 13:45:59 GMT -5
Torque grinned and yelled over to Retroblazer.
"Roger that! I saw his position when I was up top!"
Torque then transformed into his wheeled mode, revved his engine and sped off towards Powerplay.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jul 20, 2011 15:14:10 GMT -5
The shots fired at Torque and Retroblazer continued to pepper the area. A odd sounding ping noise echoed every time contact was made by the holographic bullets. It was a bizarre assault on the audio senses, often leaving those in the training session disorrentated. The noise or the assault didn't let up. The seekers chased after the two with much determination.
Then they saw Powerplay up ahead, barely, as he was almost covered in spiders. With one spider attached to each leg and one on his back, the massive Autobot was being swarmed on. 'Errr! These don't kill but they still sting! Get these things off me or the bet is off!"
From the other side, a yellow car came racing over to Powerplay. It began to fire at the spiders close to and on Powerplay. The smaller then average Autobot then transformed and drew his sword, smacking it across one of Powerplay's legs to rid it of one of the spiders. "Hold still, you ain't going to last until the next wave at this rate!"
"Awww go chew on a microchip Bumble Bee! I'll be rid of these things... in a astro-second, or so....Slag!" Protested Powerplay and he tried to rid himself of the spiders that surrounded him.
As Swift tore away, the plasma shots flew over him. He could feel the electric static of the simulated energy blasts send a strange sensation over him. As the shots got closer, that feeling grew more intense.
As Swift passed a corner, a red Autobot came running around, almost coliding with him. Spinning around with a sword in hand, Sideswipe went straight into the group of Cloakers chasing after Swift. "Couldn't have planned that better myself!"
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Post by Neo Calrissian on Jul 20, 2011 16:15:12 GMT -5
Retroblazer followed on behind, spraying an oncoming horde of mecha-spiders with buckshot. However, on got past him and latched onto his leg, digging in it's sharp pincers. With a snarl, he pulled it out and crushed it in his hand, watching it spark and die- he didn't take an awful lot of pride in it, but it was good to know one more enemy couldn't hurt his friends. Catching up with Torque, he barely flinched when he saw Powerplay's predicament. With ultimate calm and little ceremony, he drew his energon axe, steadied his hand by holding his breath, and began to shave the spider's from Powerplay's body. "Don't move. Trust me." He turned to Bumblebee and Torque, and beckoned for a few extra servos for the job.
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