The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Jake, Akane, Lt. Cmd Browning
As the Lt Cmdr helped the pair up, Jake sighed. "News to me that I'm taking command of a ship, sir. Last I remember, I was acting Captain of the Airship Rising Dawn, we were in an air battle over Washington and that's about it. I need to find Mark, he was on the bridge. Or Miss Vermillion, I do wonder if she came with Mark or saved herself to my PC. Akane, do you know anything?" He steadied himself, feeling that his weapons were all still there, and his things as well. He was still in his AUSCAM's and webbing belt. He probably looked a bit odd on the spaceship, and not someone you would willingly hand your ship over to.

"N-no... I feel the same way Jake. But finding my Knights would be a good idea. I... I should be okay now Lieutenant Commander Browning, thank you."

 

[bluecrimson]

Jake, Akane, Lt. Cmd Browning
The imposing man made his way to the bridge, undeterred by the odd appearance of Jake. "Understood, Akane. Take your time, and do not assume the Striders are automatically friendly." As the Kitsune made her way to find them, Browning addressed Jake again.

"Captain Jake, The Commander made the change in your assignment after your quick decisions in the Washington skirmish. He's proven to be an excelltnt judge of character and skill, and we will stand at the ready for any of your orders in the skirmish. Your word holds the same weight as Tajuh's in said conflict."

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Jake, Akane, Lt. Cmd Browning

"Captain... That still feels odd to be called that. I was an Air Force Cadet, so any rank but Air Force feels odd, hah. I am honoured of your opinions, but calling the upcoming battle a skirmish is very wrong. I do not know if you have been informed, but I am an Author. I helped to create this world, and cause the destruction in it. I know Shaun, the Author of our enemy, Tomoya. Going by memory, the Dark Angel Fleet will be large and powerful. When we get to the bridge I'll need a full rundown of the Hagane's specs and crew, what I can and can't do. I may need to hurt myself and write into existence additional ships of battleship firepower and above. Any and all means to defeat Tomoya, we will need to use." Jake said as he followed the Lt Cmdr.

Akane meanwhile found her way to the hanger of the Hagane and started looking around for the Knights. Gathered with the others was her first thought, her second thought was a canteen or mess hall, probably where they could get food and alcohol. Standing in the hanger she looked lost. The Kitsune clutched a tail and put on her best lost and lonely look.

A crewman would walk past her and she would spring her trap, pumping him for information.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Akane, Blade, Jenny

As Akane wandered around, she got several disapproving looks from the Striders in the viewing platforms overseeing the now Off-limited (Least to them) Hanger, it was clear that the only friendly face the Rising Dawn had in the group was Hiryu and-
"HEY! AKANE!" shouted Blade as he and Jenny flagged her down, though the expression of their watchers only seemed to sour even more with their arrival.
"Was wondering where you ran off to. So, What you think? Pretty Awesome huh?" The Grovyle gushed with pride.
"Oh, please don't get him started on the Blue Dragon, say he knows more about here then Kanto..."

David

David meanwhile remained still, gazing out of the Station at the earth below, still awestruck at the sight.
Wish Elena could see this....Oh, who am I kidding, she has....probably... He thought as he sat down by the window and kept staring at the world thousands of feet below him.
Glancing over to Riki and Kud, he said "Soak it in kids, You're part of history now..."

Rugal, Kazuya, Major Radcliffe

Rugal's mind was still a mess after seeing himself so far away from solid ground, the fact he had Astrophobia (Fear of Space) wasn't a well known fact.
Just the feeling on being on a flimsy metal rig in a black expanse trillions of billions of millions of miles big left him far more vulnerable then he ever would have been back on earth.
As he followed Radcliffe, his PDA then alerted him to an email from Teri, thus he went to op-
*CRASH!*
Before he knew what was going on, his face was driven into a metal wall.
Recovering quickly with a back kick to the attacker's mid section, he shouted "Alright, Who the Hell Wa-.....You?!"
[color=9F2B68]"Don't act as if I didn't warn you...Lord Rugal."[/color] Kazuya spat back spitefully before resuming his attack.

 

[StormShaun]

Riki, Kud, Storm-178 & CO.
Location: Blue Dragon Space Station | Spaaaaaaace.

Storm-178 in space!

Spoiler: Space pic 1

The view from the Blue Dragon was terrific, Storm was just staring outside looking at the Earth.
In his own world the Earth was covered with less garbage, but thanks to the Angel Fleet they had destroyed most of the satellites, space stations and over things which hung over the dark Earth.

Walking along to the nearest airlock the Spartan could hear heavy punches, grunts and metal coming from a near by room.
Storm quickly decided to look and peeked into the viewing room to see what looked like a stranger beating up Rugal.
The sound of one sided fighting was broke as the two looked at Storm who simply gave a thumbs up to the stranger.
"Carry on with the good work." The superhuman said with great enthusiasm as he left the room.

Shortly he arrived at a random airlock in the ship. "It may of taken a couple of minutes but here it is ... we should rescue him now. It'll only take and hour I guess to reach the Blackhawke if I mask my presence with the wreckage of metal." Storm said to himself as he looked at the door.
"Alpha ... if you will." He said in a smug attitude.
The door opened up, "I don't think this is a good idea." Said the girlish voice.

"What ... no, this is a great idea!" He said back to her as he went into the room and the door closed behind him. "Ugh, this one will take a while." Alpha said with a nervous voice, the girl AI decided to alert the proper people to make sure he doesn't eject himself into the sun ... cause he almost did that once.

Riki & Kud

Riki managed to get a hold on himself and some how looked up to David.
"Well ... I don't think it counts unless your in your original world. Also I thought you were depressed?" Riki asked out of the blue as he saw the Spartan walk passed to the airlocks. "Well it seems he is used to it." Riki said whilst examining Storm and looked to the side to only see that Kud was gone.

Looking around he saw his girlfriend looking out of the window, almost pressing her face against the window.
It looked like see was obsessed with space and intrigued by anything in the dark space.
"Oh right ... I should of knew this was going to happen." Riki said whilst scratching his head, yet he had a smile on his face.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

AIM: Bison

[color=6c1504]"YOOOOOUOUUUUUU IDIOT! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE DONE?!"[/color] Bison shouted at Alucard as he stomped his way though Necromorph remains to confront the vampire.
[color=6c1504]"oohhhhh...I don't care what you fucking are. No one makes a mockery of Master Bison!"[/color] He growled as he charged at Alucard, hoping to get his hands around his neck to strangle him.

AIM: Viscus

Viscus meanwhile was setting the launch coordinates as he watched the chaos going on though out the base.

"Wiping camera feeds now. Ready to launch on your command. If needs be, I can arrange for a larger pod should you find the current one too small for you and this suit of yours..."

He stated as their ticket out of here awaited.

 

[bluecrimson]

Striders observing Blade, Akane, and Jenny, Lueutenant Watson

The moment the attack on Rugal happened, the Striders observing the hangar were approached by a tall, dark-skinned man and about sixty others. There was a small name tag that said Watson on the left side of the jacket, and the way the men all seemed to be waiting for his orders showed that the man held rank here.

Spoiler: Colonel Watson

[color=654321]"If you do not wish to end this in bloodshed, you will be leaving the Hagane with us right now."[/color] All of the men accompanying him were armed, and it was clear there was going to be no negotiations here.

Akane, Jenny, Blade, Ensign Date

As Jenny and Blade talked with the Kitsune, they were approached by a slender man with somewhat messy brown hair.

Spoiler: Ensign Date

[color=8a4304]"You're Akane, aren't you? Aftan and Gabrielle were asking where you were in the mess hall. If you would please follow me? Jenny, you can have Blade escort you if you want."[/color]

Rugal, Kazuya, Major Radcliffe

Major Radcliffe moved to aid Rugal after hitting a small button on his watch, which immediately let every crew member of the Hagane know that one of their members was being attacked, and exactly where the confrontation was occurring. [color=08457e]"Kazuya Mishima, as per the warning addressed earlier, you have attacked a member of the Hagane. Initiating combat until hostilities cease."[/color] Since he had the ring that SLindis had given him ages ago, Kazuya also knew that every member of that ship knew what was happening there, and at least ten men were closing on his immediate position. One of them in particular had just arrived.

[color=c20000]"Kazuya, if you know what is good for you, you will back down right now."[/color] The Drow was staring Kazuya down, and the large Dire Wolf at her side growled menacingly, although Rugal couldn't tell to whom the growling was directed. As she got ready for the combat, she focused and shifted into the Wind Stance.

Slindis shifted into the Wind stance! Wind Stance grants +2 Dexterity, a 10% Enhancement bonus to melee and thrown attack speed, and grants a 5% chance to doublestrike with melee weapons, at the cost of -2 Constitution.

Spoiler: Stats in Wind Stance

Strength=33
Dexterity=25
Constitution=23
Intelligence=14
Wisdom=22
Charisma=22

Fortitude (saves against poison or physical ailments, aided by Con): 42
Reflex (saves regarding speed and dexterity, aided by Dex): 36
Will (Saves against attacks on the mind, aided by Wis): 35

Doublestrike (Different than the 80% chance to throw out a third attack from two-weapon fighting, and Slindis can always attack with both hands if they're available)=5%

Storm, Melethia

As the Spartan got ready to jump out of the ship, he was approached by the small green-haired elven girl. "Mister, whatcha tryin' to do? I asked around, and they said nothin's around for a long ways! Somethin' like them kinslayers being on the exact opposite side of the planet, but not really all that much we can change here."

Lt. Cmd. Browning, Jake

He responded to Jake's inquiry with a book on the technical information of the battleship.

Weapon Systems:

*120mm Machinegun Cannons
"Using the mounted turrets surrounding the ship, the "Hagane" fires near-endless rounds of bullets at enemy targets within close promixity of the battleship, as a last defensive option. Limited damage renders this unsuited for any attacks against enemy battleships

*VLS Homing Missiles
A set of long-range missiles are fired from the portside of the Hagane, intended for supporting allied machines during sorties.

*Torpedo Launcher
Stored close to the Hagane's interchangeable bows, these are the primary armaments used whenever the ship is submerged.

*Sub Guns
Located on the port and starboard extremities of the "Hagane", four twin-barreled solid-firing cannons is the battleship's secondary weapons, mostly to attack targets with barriers against energy attacks.

*Impact Cannons
Located on the deck of the Hagane, these twin-barreled beam cannons are the battleship's main weapon, built to destroy multiple targets in its line of fire.

*Tronium Buster Cannon
Fitted onto the bow of the ship, this Tronium-powered beam cannon fires a massive wave of pure energy that can take out installations and cripple enemy fleets, usually as a preemptive attack. Fifteen minute recharge time between full-powered shots.

*Distortion Field
Utilizing energy from the battleship's engines, this barrier reduces the amount of damage taken from attacks. Although it is most effective against redirecting damage from energy-based weapons, it can also absorb the impact of missiles and the sort with some effect. 30% damage from energy based weaponry, 50% damage from missile impacts.

"The crew of this ship is highly trained, and if you need to achieve it, they will be able to get it done."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Lieutenant Watson

"Tsh! You act as if this is your station....Fine, we'll comply, just remember you are the "Guests" here, not us..."
It was Tense, but they stood down and surrendered more space to the "Intruding Forces".

Rugal, Kazuya, Major Radcliffe

Kazuya was surprised by the sheer reaction time of Gilliam's forces.
[color=9F2B68]"What is the meaning of this?! That man is Rugal Bernstein!....THE Rugal Bernstein!!...Arms Dealer?! Madman? Crime Lord?!...Wait....Member of the Hagane?...But...if he got on with the ot-...."[/color] He processed as he realized what was going on.
[color=9F2B68]"....You mean, that man...is a member of the Rising Dawn?!..."[/color] He exclaimed as Slindis and Lupito showed up.
[color=9F2B68]"....What the name of all that is holy is wrong with you people? That man is the largest threat on this station and you are protecting him?!"[/color]
"Kazuya, if you wo-"
[color=9f2b68]"Can it, I took my last order from you a long time ago, My Lord.... Consider this conflict resolved, just don't come crying to me when that man dooms us all!"[/color]
The former Cartel enforcer then walked off, passing by Slindis as he did.
Before he left, he paused and added [color=9f2b68]"....Also, Slindis. That man with the purple hair? His name is Gilliam...If you wish to speak with him, Talk to Hiryu..."[/color] before leaving the engagement.
So I'm trapped on a space station with HIM?!...This day just gets better and better... Rugal thought as he rubbed the side of his face, "Argh....He's been working on that Right of his..."

 

[bluecrimson]

Lieutenant Watson

Watson got the message from Radcliffe and lowered his hand. [color=654321]"Thank you for agreeing to that course of action without becoming hotheaded. I must remind you again that any hostilities upon a member of the Rising Dawn is seen as an attack on the Hagane as well."[/color]

Rugal, Slindis, Major Radcliffe

Major Radcliffe rubbed his ring with his thumb twice, stopping the alert. As the members of the Hagane went back to gathering those that were spread around, he pulled out a ring from his pocket [color=08457e]"Rugal Bernstein, take this ring. It's your size, and wearing it will allow you to know the status of all those on board the Rising Dawn or the Hagane. In case of another assault, it will also alert those members of the situation. Now then, follow me."[/color] He put the ring in Rugal's hand, and it matched the one that Slindis was wearing.

Slindis followed with Lupito in tow, and Rugal noted that although the wolf had calmed down a bit, it was still on edge. [color=c20000]"Rugal, it seems you have a history with that Kazuya. Would you please explain it further?"[/color]

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal, Slindis, Major Radcliffe

Rugal sighed uncomfortably as he put the ring on, Kazuya's presence here was clearly going to make the next day or two rather awkward.

"Former employee of mine...See, while I was attempting to track down this "Snake Princess" back in around...1600s Japan, I enlisted the command of a school of Martial Artists to aid me. Kazuya was my 2nd in command. After the situation was resolved, he followed me back to the present and retained his status as my number 2 man. Then he betrayed me and was also part of the reason I ended up in Evergreen. He went freelance for a while before taking control of G-corp during another coup, this time a failed self-proclaimed "Emperor" called M. Bison. Been unofficially running the country ever since. He also took my original Bionic Eye, This one I got from some magic or something back in the Jungle, still don't know how that worked. With that, he could make a right mess of this whole station if he wanted to..."

They soon reached the "No-Strider" Zone of the Hagane's Hanger.
"Still, While we have bad blood, I worry more for our enemies, Kazuya was always one to get the job done. I like our odds a bit better now..."

 

[bluecrimson]

Rugal, Slindis, Major Radcliffe

Radcliffe went out to retrieve more members of the ship as Slindis went and asked the question that she should have asked a long time ago.

[color=c20000]"Rugal, I know everyone has a past they're going to have issues with, but I want to know. What is it that you used to do before you joined up with the Rising Dawn? I noticed how those that were on the ship for a longer amount of time clearly distrust you, but this is the second time that you've been flat-out attacked by a person that was supposed to be an ally."[/color] She focused on the man, and Rugal could see that she was ready to pick apart even the most insignificant flaw if he were to lie.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal, Slindis

Here it comes... Rugal thought, the gig was up.
"Guess that's it then...I'm everything he said I was...Arms Dealer, Crime Lord...Madman once or twice. They distrust me because they were all at some point directly affected by my schemes..."
[color=c00000]"Schemes?..."[/color]
"....World Domination...Viscus?...If it didn't involve killing me, I would have went along with his plan..."
Thus Slindis finally knew the true Rugal Bernstein, Killer, Corrupt Business Man and a liar.
"...For what it's worth, I did mean what I said. I do love you..."

David, Major Radcliffe

Rabcliffe found the Irishman staring blankly at the earth.
[color=08457e]"You David West?"[/color] He asked, noting he was a still as a signboard.
"...Yeah...that's me..." He answered somewhat blankly back.
[color=08457e]"...Would you like to follow me to your quarters?..."[/color] He asked, noticing several ill-colored veins sprouting from the back of his neck and going off in several different directions.
"Sure, Lead the way." He said as he hopped up and stretched, allowing a look at his strange eyes as well.
"....What you looking at?..." He asked before motioning for him to move along.

 

[bluecrimson]

Rugal, Slindis

[color=c20000]"But what about everything else? All that time spent together with everyone, was that a lie? Were you here just to find their weaknesses? And what about after this? Do you intend on continuing on your path?"[/color] It was easy to see that she'd been hurt by what she'd seen in the man.

David, Major Radcliffe

Radcliffe handed David a ring as he led the way.
[color=08457e]"Wear it. If something happens to you while we're here, it will allow us to know about it. One crew member's already been attacked, and we can't do our job unless we know how everyone is doing."[/color] David noticed that the man seemed to know the way around carrier despite him clearly not being part of the Striders. Within a short amount of time, they were on the Hagane.

[color=08457e]"After we get to the quarters, I would like to have you checked out in the medical bay. Some people can have adverse physical reactions to a low gravity environment, and you appear to be one of those men."[/color] He turned back to the Irishman, anticipating the response.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal, Slindis

"No, no, no, no. See, Tomoya's intention to kill EVERYTHING. So at the end of the day, that still affects me and I have faced him before, though I will admit I was the antagonist then. Either way, I will save this planet. As for after this...I was planning to return to my life as planned...but now?...."
Rugal sighed, between everything else, this was last thing he needed.
"...I don't know..."

David, Major Radcliffe

David was baffled by Radcliffe's request.
"...eh?...Oh wait, you mean the err-ah..." He mumbled as he motioned to himself, namely his eyes.
[color=08457e]"That Mutation, yes."[/color]
"Ooooohhhh, Nah, it's cool, just popped a performance enhancer before we beamed up. Just a few minor side effects, I'm told that it's just the serum making itself at home and will wear off in a few days....
So this place have a bar?..." He asked before walking on ahead, wondering what they served here.

 

[mcpop9]

sorry Internet is out, can only use family members phones to post.

Alucard
"HEY BISON BURGER!" Alucard shouted, stomping the throne and ending up sending a wall of red into the air, obscuring vision. Bison got his hands around something and began to strangle the life it of it. "You missed!" Alucard said in a high tone of voice from the ceiling above of bison. Then the vampiric asshole ran off into other parts of the labs, leaving bison choking out and crushing the neck of one if their accountants that had somehow got into the lab.

[hr]
Amaya finished suiting up and climbed into the small pod, her body contorting into the pod. "Thanks, but I'm not entirely human, so small spaces aren't much of an issue." She said and waited for the pod to close and launch. "Whenever you're ready and the pod is." She said.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Ouch, Sorry to hear that.

AIM: Bison

After realizing he got the wrong man and Alucard had gotten away, Bison strangled the life out of that accountant anyway, needing to vent his anger.
Once he was done, he radioed in [color=6c1504]"Attention all kill squads, scream if Alucard is nearby and try to keep him busy. You are all expendable, make use of that![/color]
He then followed the trail of Doritos to find the Vampire.

AIM: Viscus

"Command confirmed, beginning launch....5...4...3...2...1...Engage."

With that, the pod sealed up and took flight across the Western Coast of the US towards the ruins of Aperture Laboratories, managing to avoid getting any readings from any of AIM's senors as a result.

"Launch successful, ETA 30 Minutes."

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Akane, Jenny, Blade, Ensign Date

Akane smiled wide at the sight of Blade and Jenny. "Blade! Jenny! Friendly faces at last! I'm lost... Hee hee... And it's all a bit over my head to be honest..." She said bashfully. Then a young cutie arrived out of nowhere.

Spoiler: Ensign Date

[color=8a4304]"You're Akane, aren't you? Aftan and Gabrielle were asking where you were in the mess hall. If you would please follow me? Jenny, you can have Blade escort you if you want."[/color]

Akane smiled at the young man. "Ara ara, do you not know it is rude to talk to a lady without introducing yourself and asking her name first? Ha ha ha ha ha! I would be very grateful if you would lead the way to my Knights." The Kitsune said pleasantly. A little bit of fun with the boy wouldn't hurt. He was barely out of school she guessed.

Lt. Cmd. Browning, Jake

He responded to Jake's inquiry with a book on the technical information of the battleship.
"The crew of this ship is highly trained, and if you need to achieve it, they will be able to get it done."

Jake flipped through the first few pages of the book quickly, taking in the basic information of the ship. Time for a full read through would come a bit later, but for know, he knew enough.

"Excellent Lt Cmdr Browning. As forward as this sounds, as soon as we get to the bridge I want to go through a quick command course, run me through the stations and roles of the command team. Straight after that, I want to meet my senior officers, as many as possible, engineers, gunnery, pilots, marines, everyone. Once I've done that, I'll address the crew, then get some bloody food before I die of hunger. Last thing I'd better do is check in with the Rising Dawn crew, let 'em know I haven't been kidnapped or anything, the Striders seem like assholes."

As horrible as taking command of someone else's ship out of the blue felt, he fell straight into a command routine. He would have to integrate with the crew quickly, before resent set in and morale turned to mutiny, no matter the orders from their high command.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Akane, Jenny, Blade, Ensign Date

"Well, Alright then! Come on Akane, might run into them." Jenny perked up as the gang entered the docked ship.
"Listen, 'Kane, I heard what happened to Jenny back in New York-"
"Oh Blade, lets not dwell on it!..." She sighed, it took long enough to explain the last time.
"Well...Just thanks for looking out for her. Means a lot to me." Blade smiled past his face mask as they entered the Mess Hall to the sight of David already drinking happily.
Please don't have Sake, Please don't have Sake...
Please don't have Sake, Please don't have Sake...

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Akane, Jenny, Blade, Ensign Date

Akane smiled and gave a quick shout to Aftan and Gabrielle, who somehow had a full platter of sashimi in front of them. The Kitsune dragged Jenny, Blade and Ensign Date over to the table and the friends all sat around and beamed at each other.

"Aftan! Gabs! Where have you guys been? And look, I found Jenny and Blade! And this cute young boy! Can I keep him, please please please? ITADIMASU!" Akane burst out, grabbing a pair of chopsticks and digging in. She was massively hungry for some reason....

"It would seem we were separated upon our arrival and all the mess. We wanted to search for you, but an officer of this ship deemed it safer for one of his men to go." Aftan replied, a small smile on her face.

Aftan knew the next voice would reply from her tails.

"TAAAAAAAAILS! We missed you, where did you sneak off to! And why do you wanna keep the kid? He doesn't look old enough for our sort of fun... Though I suppose he could learn... Ha!"

Akane finished her current piece of fish and smiled, patting the little knight in her tails. "I am just joking. Though I must admit, he has turned a wonderful shade of red. I do believe you never got the chance to introduce yourself young man, and for that I apologize. No better time then the present though. I am Tomoe Akane, pleasure to meet you."

 

[bluecrimson]

Akane, Jenny, Blade, Ensign Date

The young man was a bit flustered as he responded. [color=8a4304]"Well, umm... just follow me, okay? The mess hall's this way and it has a full bar, including Sake. And I'm Ensign Date, part of the maintenance team... Could you please put this ring on? It'll make things a lot easier..."[/color] Oddly, even though he was nervous, he led Akane to the Mess hall without missing a beat to show the other two knights were already getting some food.

Lt. Cmdr. Browning, Jake

The man handed Jake a simple-looking ring. "Wear it, Captain. We've already had Striders attacking another member of the crew, and it'll let us know if something's happened to you." As the two made their way to the bridge, Browning went through the command structure and flow of the ship.

"In the end, it's not too difficult. You're in charge of the ship, Tajuh will be handling assignments of the machines and their pilots. I would advise to not anger those Striders too much due to the situation, but I will defer to your judgement. Now then, we're at the bridge."

Browning went over to the Comm link and made the call all across the ship. "All officers, assemble on the bridge. The Captain wishes to meet with and address you."

The first to arrive was Major Radcliffe.

Spoiler: Major Radcliffe

[color=08457e]"Major Radcliffe, Sir. I'm in charge of the physical and mental health of the crew of this ship."[/color]

Rugal, Slindis

Slindis shook her head, clearly very troubled by the man's past. [color=c20000]"Rugal, if you want what's between us to be anything more than a pipe dream, you have to keep changing for the better. I do know that you've shown yourself capable of it, and you can be a better man. But if you choose to go back and continue on that path you were on in the past, I simply can't keep me or my daughter around you..."[/color]

The paladin had laid down the ultimatum. Which choice would Rugal make?