*gets to the shuttle with the newbies and see the fight* Ready to save imagination? *rides The Rutcarver forward, taking out a line of Stromlings*
The Nexus Force platoons quickly form a battle lines: The Sentinel Knights raise their shields, creating a wall of metal, as riflemen and grenadiers line behind and unleash volleys of fire and Firecrackers, quickly smashing the Stromlings. Charles Cameron steps ahead of the line, and orders echo through the Nexus Force radio.
"All units, push forward! Secure a perimeter around the crashed shuttle and get ready for extraction! Have Paradox troops clean the aura from here, while we are at it."
The disciplined troops move forward to execute the orders, quickly forming a defensive perimeter and helping any crewmembers left from the crash.
*While the Nexus Forcers are momentarily focused towards the centre of attention -that being the shuttle-, barely after the last Stromling is smashed, more Stromlings appear from around the plateau and also from underground. An even bigger purple circle is formed around the multi coloured circle of Nexus Forcers, as countless Stromlings begin to swarm the place. A smaller number of Stromlings appears amongst the Nexus Forcers, emerging from the ground* *Meanwhile, Stromling Mechs appear on nearby hills and they begin to snipe at the stronger-looking Nexus Force Recruits*
҈ Sίr Shαdow, the fίrςt plαyer of the V fς, The Original Janitor, Evil/Insane Genious İDFTBA! ҉ Inventor of the chapter zombies and the alien tongue smiley :: P! One post to rule them all! Bewαre of the shαdows becαuse I might be there.
The Nexus Force platoons quickly form a battle lines: The Sentinel Knights raise their shields, creating a wall of metal, as riflemen and grenadiers line behind and unleash volleys of fire and Firecrackers, quickly smashing the Stromlings. Charles Cameron steps ahead of the line, and orders echo through the Nexus Force radio.
"All units, push forward! Secure a perimeter around the crashed shuttle and get ready for extraction! Have Paradox troops clean the aura from here, while we are at it."
The disciplined troops move forward to execute the orders, quickly forming a defensive perimeter and helping any crewmembers left from the crash.
*While the Nexus Forcers are momentarily focused towards the centre of attention -that being the shuttle-, barely after the last Stromling is smashed, more Stromlings appear from around the plateau and also from underground. An even bigger purple circle is formed around the multi coloured circle of Nexus Forcers, as countless Stromlings begin to swarm the place. A smaller number of Stromlings appears amongst the Nexus Forcers, emerging from the ground* *Meanwhile, Stromling Mechs appear on nearby hills and they begin to snipe at the stronger-looking Nexus Force Recruits*
"Alright then, no fooling around. Call for air support!"
Charges are planted at the crashed shuttle, as Talon dropships descend and fire, together with the riflemen, at the surrounding enemies, slaying most of them close and among them. The Talon dropships open their troop bays and the soldiers enter them, together with survivors, and distribute the cargo and salvaged gear among the dropships.
"All right, Squadron Leader, get us out of here, now!"
The dropships rise quickly, firing at the Maelstrom forces as they leave towards the cover of clouds.
*While the Nexus Forcers are momentarily focused towards the centre of attention -that being the shuttle-, barely after the last Stromling is smashed, more Stromlings appear from around the plateau and also from underground. An even bigger purple circle is formed around the multi coloured circle of Nexus Forcers, as countless Stromlings begin to swarm the place. A smaller number of Stromlings appears amongst the Nexus Forcers, emerging from the ground* *Meanwhile, Stromling Mechs appear on nearby hills and they begin to snipe at the stronger-looking Nexus Force Recruits*
"Alright then, no fooling around. Call for air support!"
Charges are planted at the crashed shuttle, as Talon dropships descend and fire, together with the riflemen, at the surrounding enemies, slaying most of them close and among them. The Talon dropships open their troop bays and the soldiers enter them, together with survivors, and distribute the cargo and salvaged gear among the dropships.
"All right, Squadron Leader, get us out of here, now!"
The dropships rise quickly, firing at the Maelstrom forces as they leave towards the cover of clouds.
"The Nexus Force is not taking this lightly. But neither does the Maelstrom", says the random narrator voice. Hey, could it be Sir Patrick Stewart? *More Mechs appear and the Cavalry finally arrives. Only it's not Cavalry, but Spiderlings. Hmm... Imagine Stromlings riding Spiderlings. The Spiderlings, coming in greater numbers than have been seen in some time, attack the Nexus Forcers savagely and not evem slowing when about to impact, they trample the frontlines* *Air Support arrives on the side of Maelstrom as well in the form of infected Talon dropships, which go after the Nexus Force ones, launching missiles towards the clouds*
{JAMMERS! -Maelstrom- ONLY! (I thought that for ensuring surprise, I should hide some of Mobs moves. You can look at them after all is revealed).}
*Meanwhile, Mob is on another mission again. The Darkitect anticipated this to be an easy fight, but since the Nexus Force is putting on such an impressive fight, they should not miss the opportunity. Mob arrives in the Avant Gardens command again, wondering why they hadn't built their base in a more convenient way and he gives the Telepathling the following message: "Units 3,5,8,9 and 10 are to move towards the Sentinel Camp immediately"* "Good, maybe now, with all of them having turned their attention to that shuttle, the Camp will be vulnerable to our attack. We shall be able to take it and then I'm gonna be able to have a rest for a while, maybe. Thank His Darkness for his ingenuity".
҈ Sίr Shαdow, the fίrςt plαyer of the V fς, The Original Janitor, Evil/Insane Genious İDFTBA! ҉ Inventor of the chapter zombies and the alien tongue smiley :: P! One post to rule them all! Bewαre of the shαdows becαuse I might be there.
*The Assembly that landed here runs to join up with the rest of the Nexus Force*
*Fealon joins the other commanders and pulls out a map*
"So whats our plan? The Sentinels can hold the line with the help of the Assembly. So what if we use the transports to move Venture League over here" *points on the map* "and hit the Maelstrom in the rear. That should send them running with their tales tucked between their legs."
"But sir, we still have the whole Paradox left? What are we going to do stand around while the others are smashed?"
Fealon answers, "That is a good question, but do not fear I have not forgotten them. Gather all the Paradox you can find, and take the Rank 3 summoners with you. Than what you are going to do, is charge through the gap in the wall and force the maelstrom back into the forces of the Venture League. This should trap them and they should flee."
"Alright then, no fooling around. Call for air support!"
Charges are planted at the crashed shuttle, as Talon dropships descend and fire, together with the riflemen, at the surrounding enemies, slaying most of them close and among them. The Talon dropships open their troop bays and the soldiers enter them, together with survivors, and distribute the cargo and salvaged gear among the dropships.
"All right, Squadron Leader, get us out of here, now!"
The dropships rise quickly, firing at the Maelstrom forces as they leave towards the cover of clouds.
"The Nexus Force is not taking this lightly. But neither does the Maelstrom", says the random narrator voice. Hey, could it be Sir Patrick Stewart? *More Mechs appear and the Cavalry finally arrives. Only it's not Cavalry, but Spiderlings. Hmm... Imagine Stromlings riding Spiderlings. The Spiderlings, coming in greater numbers than have been seen in some time, attack the Nexus Forcers savagely and not evem slowing when about to impact, they trample the frontlines* *Air Support arrives on the side of Maelstrom as well in the form of infected Talon dropships, which go after the Nexus Force ones, launching missiles towards the clouds*
{JAMMERS! -Maelstrom- ONLY! (I thought that for ensuring surprise, I should hide some of Mobs moves. You can look at them after all is revealed).}
*Meanwhile, Mob is on another mission again. The Darkitect anticipated this to be an easy fight, but since the Nexus Force is putting on such an impressive fight, they should not miss the opportunity. Mob arrives in the Avant Gardens command again, wondering why they hadn't built their base in a more convenient way and he gives the Telepathling the following message: "Units 3,5,8,9 and 10 are to move towards the Sentinel Camp immediately"* "Good, maybe now, with all of them having turned their attention to that shuttle, the Camp will be vulnerable to our attack. We shall be able to take it and then I'm gonna be able to have a rest for a while, maybe. Thank His Darkness for his ingenuity".
The charges explode, smashing the Stromlings and Spiderlings in the area. The talon dropships return fire and speed away, towards what seems to be a large cloud. Then, one of the infected dropships is seared by a large beam of imagination, that proceeds to blow another out of the sky. A message booms through all open comms in an intimidating tone.
"The Nexus Force is not taking this lightly. But neither does the Maelstrom", says the random narrator voice. Hey, could it be Sir Patrick Stewart? *More Mechs appear and the Cavalry finally arrives. Only it's not Cavalry, but Spiderlings. Hmm... Imagine Stromlings riding Spiderlings. The Spiderlings, coming in greater numbers than have been seen in some time, attack the Nexus Forcers savagely and not evem slowing when about to impact, they trample the frontlines* *Air Support arrives on the side of Maelstrom as well in the form of infected Talon dropships, which go after the Nexus Force ones, launching missiles towards the clouds*
{JAMMERS! -Maelstrom- ONLY! (I thought that for ensuring surprise, I should hide some of Mobs moves. You can look at them after all is revealed).}
*Meanwhile, Mob is on another mission again. The Darkitect anticipated this to be an easy fight, but since the Nexus Force is putting on such an impressive fight, they should not miss the opportunity. Mob arrives in the Avant Gardens command again, wondering why they hadn't built their base in a more convenient way and he gives the Telepathling the following message: "Units 3,5,8,9 and 10 are to move towards the Sentinel Camp immediately"* "Good, maybe now, with all of them having turned their attention to that shuttle, the Camp will be vulnerable to our attack. We shall be able to take it and then I'm gonna be able to have a rest for a while, maybe. Thank His Darkness for his ingenuity".
The charges explode, smashing the Stromlings and Spiderlings in the area. The talon dropships return fire and speed away, towards what seems to be a large cloud. Then, one of the infected dropships is seared by a large beam of imagination, that proceeds to blow another out of the sky. A message booms through all open comms in an intimidating tone.
"Battle Cruiser has arrived."
*The Maelstrom forces barely seem to maintain their positions as the battle goes on. More and more of the ground minions are smashed and the dropships are destroyed one by one, even though they return fire and cause damage to the enemy dropships as well. Just as the Battle Cruiser arrives, two dropships have turned on the foot soldiers of the Nexus Force, beginning to bombard them* *The Maelstrom seems to be moving desperately and the Nexus Forcers seem ready to cheer, as victory is close. However, all cheer is gone when the Maelstrom's latest plot is revealed... All of a sudden, nine infected dropships cross the sky in a V formation, not above the site of the battle, but instead in some distance from it. The better-oriented of the Nexus Forcers soon realise they are flying above the Sentinel Camp! All of the dropships' firepower is concentrated upon the Sentinels' base and especially their gate* *Mob laughs* "They didn't even see it coming. When they finally arrive back in the Camp, it will already be too late".
҈ Sίr Shαdow, the fίrςt plαyer of the V fς, The Original Janitor, Evil/Insane Genious İDFTBA! ҉ Inventor of the chapter zombies and the alien tongue smiley :: P! One post to rule them all! Bewαre of the shαdows becαuse I might be there.
Sorry i'm late. My feed didn't pick up on this for some reason.
Anyway, it's about time I introduced this guy:
Name:Dec and his robot Faction:Assembly. Abilities:Exceptional intelligence. Gear:Standard Assembly Rank 3 gear. Backstory:Dec was a prominent scientist and engineer before heeding the call of the Nexus Force and joining the leading minds of Assembly. However, due to an incident he is yet to explain, he has an alternate personality that is constantly stating that it is a robot. Whether it is or not is unknown, but the "robot" has gone on to annoy Dec countless times.
*The Assembly that landed here runs to join up with the rest of the Nexus Force*
*Fealon joins the other commanders and pulls out a map*
"So whats our plan? The Sentinels can hold the line with the help of the Assembly. So what if we use the transports to move Venture League over here" *points on the map* "and hit the Maelstrom in the rear. That should send them running with their tales tucked between their legs."
"But sir, we still have the whole Paradox left? What are we going to do stand around while the others are smashed?"
Fealon answers, "That is a good question, but do not fear I have not forgotten them. Gather all the Paradox you can find, and take the Rank 3 summoners with you. Than what you are going to do, is charge through the gap in the wall and force the maelstrom back into the forces of the Venture League. This should trap them and they should flee."
*Fealon looks up to the other commanders*
"Any questions chaps?"
Bolt walks over "We can't let them flee. Any survivors will just spawn more Maelstrom, and then they'll know what they're dealing with"
"The Nexus Force is not taking this lightly. But neither does the Maelstrom", says the random narrator voice. Hey, could it be Sir Patrick Stewart? *More Mechs appear and the Cavalry finally arrives. Only it's not Cavalry, but Spiderlings. Hmm... Imagine Stromlings riding Spiderlings. The Spiderlings, coming in greater numbers than have been seen in some time, attack the Nexus Forcers savagely and not evem slowing when about to impact, they trample the frontlines* *Air Support arrives on the side of Maelstrom as well in the form of infected Talon dropships, which go after the Nexus Force ones, launching missiles towards the clouds*
{JAMMERS! -Maelstrom- ONLY! (I thought that for ensuring surprise, I should hide some of Mobs moves. You can look at them after all is revealed).}
*Meanwhile, Mob is on another mission again. The Darkitect anticipated this to be an easy fight, but since the Nexus Force is putting on such an impressive fight, they should not miss the opportunity. Mob arrives in the Avant Gardens command again, wondering why they hadn't built their base in a more convenient way and he gives the Telepathling the following message: "Units 3,5,8,9 and 10 are to move towards the Sentinel Camp immediately"* "Good, maybe now, with all of them having turned their attention to that shuttle, the Camp will be vulnerable to our attack. We shall be able to take it and then I'm gonna be able to have a rest for a while, maybe. Thank His Darkness for his ingenuity".
The charges explode, smashing the Stromlings and Spiderlings in the area. The talon dropships return fire and speed away, towards what seems to be a large cloud. Then, one of the infected dropships is seared by a large beam of imagination, that proceeds to blow another out of the sky. A message booms through all open comms in an intimidating tone.
"Battle Cruiser has arrived."
Aboard the battle cruiser, Dec is watching the battle from the bridge "Good new, the prototype's working hilariously well!" "That's rare for you" "You can talk. You're the reason they don't work. Now come on:we've got things to fix" Dec walks off the bridge.
The charges explode, smashing the Stromlings and Spiderlings in the area. The talon dropships return fire and speed away, towards what seems to be a large cloud. Then, one of the infected dropships is seared by a large beam of imagination, that proceeds to blow another out of the sky. A message booms through all open comms in an intimidating tone.
"Battle Cruiser has arrived."
*The Maelstrom forces barely seem to maintain their positions as the battle goes on. More and more of the ground minions are smashed and the dropships are destroyed one by one, even though they return fire and cause damage to the enemy dropships as well. Just as the Battle Cruiser arrives, two dropships have turned on the foot soldiers of the Nexus Force, beginning to bombard them* *The Maelstrom seems to be moving desperately and the Nexus Forcers seem ready to cheer, as victory is close. However, all cheer is gone when the Maelstrom's latest plot is revealed... All of a sudden, nine infected dropships cross the sky in a V formation, not above the site of the battle, but instead in some distance from it. The better-oriented of the Nexus Forcers soon realise they are flying above the Sentinel Camp! All of the dropships' firepower is concentrated upon the Sentinels' base and especially their gate* *Mob laughs* "They didn't even see it coming. When they finally arrive back in the Camp, it will already be too late".
OOC: Nine Talon Dropships. Only that? Well, prepare for escalation.
The Battle Cruiser's batteries opens fire at the dropships of the formation's left end pass by, and cut through them like a hot knife through butter, leaving only five of the talon dropships to attack the HQ. The talon Dropships board the Battle Cruiser.
Meanwhile, at the sentinel base camp, the Nexus Force troops build turrets and fire at the infected ships, most hoping to bring them down by sheer massed fire, and some marksmen trying to slay the pilots.
Well, the Nexus Force, despite all it's flashy gear and power, seemed really odd to me, was that the faction NPCs that were seemingly the standard soldiers (faction guards and grunts), were mostly equipped with spears and swords, and very few with rifles, or even guns. And, considering that a lot, if not most of the Maelstrom's units use close quarters, if the Nexus force was to issue proper rifles and long range weapons to all it's soldiers, well, I bet the war would be easier. So, I made up this faction set for NPCs. Nexus Force Rifleman
The standard footsoldier for any faction, Nexus Force riflemen have range and damage, and can be seen guarding bases and fighting in the front lines. It is a kit that can be chosen no matter the faction chosen, each faction variant offering it's advantages: Sentinel riflemen focus on a balance of damage and defence, and thus are "standard" riflemen, Venture League has good mobility and damage, being scouts, Paradox have stealth and damage, being marksmen, and Assembly has better imagination and damage, being in a support role.
Rank 1 riflemen have a fancy version of the Aussie Hat, a shirt with four pockets and their faction's symbol, and cargo trousers with black boots, together with a wooden bolt action rifle and bayonet. The colour of the kit is a beaver brown, with markings of the rifleman's faction colour.
At Rank 2, riflemen have an automatic version of the bolt action rifle with a longer bayonet, and gain a ballistic shield, their Aussie hat gets swapped for a normal helmet, they have a backpack with a greatcoat and get some armour on their shirt and trousers.
At Rank 3, riflemen now have a battle rifle with a blue-glowing bayonet, the ballistic shield is now bigger, the helmet gains a "brim", returning to the hat theme of Rank 1, and also has a gasmask and visor, together with a radio gear that covers the back of their head. They shirts and trousers they now wear have full ceramic plate armour, and they now have a breastplate together with their backpack.
The rifleman's special ability is calling on other two NPC riflemen, their charged up attack is an aimed shot that deals more damage, and they can attack with their bayonet, although it doesn't deal as much damage as a Knight's sword. Differing Ranks are deployed on differing priority worlds. One would never see a rifleman with Rank 1 gear in Crux Prime.
*The Assembly that landed here runs to join up with the rest of the Nexus Force*
*Fealon joins the other commanders and pulls out a map*
"So whats our plan? The Sentinels can hold the line with the help of the Assembly. So what if we use the transports to move Venture League over here" *points on the map* "and hit the Maelstrom in the rear. That should send them running with their tales tucked between their legs."
"But sir, we still have the whole Paradox left? What are we going to do stand around while the others are smashed?"
Fealon answers, "That is a good question, but do not fear I have not forgotten them. Gather all the Paradox you can find, and take the Rank 3 summoners with you. Than what you are going to do, is charge through the gap in the wall and force the maelstrom back into the forces of the Venture League. This should trap them and they should flee."
*Fealon looks up to the other commanders*
"Any questions chaps?"
Bolt walks over "We can't let them flee. Any survivors will just spawn more Maelstrom, and then they'll know what they're dealing with"
"Bolt you go take your summoners and some shinobi in a few drop-ships to go cut of from behind and prevent them from getting a way. I recommend you go now to provide maximum time to summon creatures." Replys Fealon.
The charges explode, smashing the Stromlings and Spiderlings in the area. The talon dropships return fire and speed away, towards what seems to be a large cloud. Then, one of the infected dropships is seared by a large beam of imagination, that proceeds to blow another out of the sky. A message booms through all open comms in an intimidating tone.
"Battle Cruiser has arrived."
*The Maelstrom forces barely seem to maintain their positions as the battle goes on. More and more of the ground minions are smashed and the dropships are destroyed one by one, even though they return fire and cause damage to the enemy dropships as well. Just as the Battle Cruiser arrives, two dropships have turned on the foot soldiers of the Nexus Force, beginning to bombard them* *The Maelstrom seems to be moving desperately and the Nexus Forcers seem ready to cheer, as victory is close. However, all cheer is gone when the Maelstrom's latest plot is revealed... All of a sudden, nine infected dropships cross the sky in a V formation, not above the site of the battle, but instead in some distance from it. The better-oriented of the Nexus Forcers soon realise they are flying above the Sentinel Camp! All of the dropships' firepower is concentrated upon the Sentinels' base and especially their gate* *Mob laughs* "They didn't even see it coming. When they finally arrive back in the Camp, it will already be too late".
I will go scout out the camp, see what we're up against! *rides my Rutcarver to quickly reach the Sentinel camp* *stands behind the gate to dodge the blast from the dropships* This ain't good. *comes out into the open so the dropships can see me*
Diglett Twobyfour
~l)~/\/~/-\~ The tie between real life and legos is imagination .
Bolt walks over "We can't let them flee. Any survivors will just spawn more Maelstrom, and then they'll know what they're dealing with"
"Bolt you go take your summoners and some shinobi in a few drop-ships to go cut of from behind and prevent them from getting a way. I recommend you go now to provide maximum time to summon creatures." Replys Fealon.
*The Maelstrom forces barely seem to maintain their positions as the battle goes on. More and more of the ground minions are smashed and the dropships are destroyed one by one, even though they return fire and cause damage to the enemy dropships as well. Just as the Battle Cruiser arrives, two dropships have turned on the foot soldiers of the Nexus Force, beginning to bombard them* *The Maelstrom seems to be moving desperately and the Nexus Forcers seem ready to cheer, as victory is close. However, all cheer is gone when the Maelstrom's latest plot is revealed... All of a sudden, nine infected dropships cross the sky in a V formation, not above the site of the battle, but instead in some distance from it. The better-oriented of the Nexus Forcers soon realise they are flying above the Sentinel Camp! All of the dropships' firepower is concentrated upon the Sentinels' base and especially their gate* *Mob laughs* "They didn't even see it coming. When they finally arrive back in the Camp, it will already be too late".
I will go scout out the camp, see what we're up against! *rides my Rutcarver to quickly reach the Sentinel camp* *stands behind the gate to dodge the blast from the dropships* This ain't good. *comes out into the open so the dropships can see me*
Diglett Twobyfour
Diglett gets a radio message from the Battle Cruiser "Diglett Twobyfour, what exactly are you doing?" "Standing, obviously." "I can see that!" "You can't, or you wouldn't have asked" "I meant why is he standing out in the open!" "Oh, that." "Sorry about that. Anyway...Diglett Twobyfour, what exactly are you doing?"
