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edited February 2011
I follow Niles into the conference room. "Something tells me we'll be getting another crack at that creep soon enough." To Maga, "How is your hand?"
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ElldrenIs a woman dammitceterum censeoRegistered Userregular
edited February 2011
"Oh, fine, thank you."
Maga smiles briefly.
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ThomamelasOnly one man can kill this many Russians. Bring his guitar to me! Registered Userregular
edited February 2011
Jacques motions for you to all sit as the door closes behind you. "As you may have noticed, we have some problems right now. Justice Inc appears to have disappeared. The Servants of Evil appear to have accomplished some sort of goal here. I'm going to spend the next few moments getting our science division going on tracking down where Justice Inc went, so we can send you to retrieve them. You all take a few moments and decide on a field leader. You're very young, but you're all we seem to have at moment." He nods to you and proceeds to walk out the door.
Aaron glances over at gadget-boy. "Agent, you up for it? You're probably best-suited." Wise choice. The Greek would be next, but he does not have as solid a grip on the modern world, not the temperament required.Also, he can be a bit of an ass.Not exactly what I meant, but yes, I suppose so.
"I have studied the art of warfare, but I know I am almost 2,500 years out of my time. And I have very few strategies to deal with exploding drachma. For now I will not take the lead." Likymnios says with a slight bow of his head. "General, what intelligence do we have on the enemy? Are they all like, this Brute we had fought?"
"Should we maybe pick a second in command, in case Agent is incapacitated or something? I mean, there are only five of us, so I guess it's not a big deal, but, you know," Aaron trails off.
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Golden Agent looks around the room. "Thanks for your vote of confidence, guys. And, uh, girl. I'll try my best to live up to it. Our Greek friend here asks a good question; what do we know about these villains?"
"I think I have you beat, little sister, not following the Νέα for a few centuries. Not like I have much choice. But attacking an enemy you know nothing about is tempting the fates, and one never wants to do that." Likymnios says, his demeanor now completely calm as if he was another person talking.
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ThomamelasOnly one man can kill this many Russians. Bring his guitar to me! Registered Userregular
edited February 2011
With the election of Golden Agent as team leader, we reach the end of issue 1. Everyone take a power point. All hero points reset to 1.
De Molay returns to the conference room after several minutes. "Ladies and gentlemen, we've managed to learn some more about what is happening. While our scientists are still working on where Justice Inc is, we appear to have learned what the goal of the Servants of Evil was for this attack. While you were facing off with the Brute, they managed to enter and compromise the facilities computer system. An early review of the logs shows that they copied all of the files here, and used the system to attempt to gain access to the world's intelligence agencies. The second goal failed, it appears your appearance caused them to rush." He pauses for a moment, his hand going to his ear as he listens. "One of our technicians appears to have solved at least part of the mystery. It looks like the Servants managed to compromise part of the teleport network, and reconfigured the main teleport room to move people across timelines. Something we knew was in theory possible, but no one had successfully accomplished yet." He grimaces at this before his expression goes neutral. "Our staff are attempting to track exactly where they were sent. But they believe they can recreate this technology. However, since both the computer system here was compromised, and since the teleport network has been compromised, we are going to produce a way to recall you independent of it. I will now open the floor to questions."
Aaron raises his hand. "Are we going to be sworn in as members of New Justice? If not, can I put my normal clothes back on?" Oh, would you shut up about your clothes?I'm not wearing those stupid tights if I don't have to.
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edited February 2011
"You are a contractor for Justice Inc. Their HR people will have some forms for you. But this isn't a military organization. No oath. And go change into something less silly please. Anyone else?"
"So your heroes are lost in time. And we are to retrieve the information that will bring them back? I am understand this correctly?" While talking Likymnios touches crosses his arms and his armor turns into a tee shirt with the picture of a boar on it and a pair of rather beat up pants. Around his neck is a necklace with a pair bronze shield and spear point. "How are we traveling, pegasi? Chariot? Those horseless chariots I have seen?"
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ThomamelasOnly one man can kill this many Russians. Bring his guitar to me! Registered Userregular
edited February 2011
"We'll be sending you the same way Justice Inc went. Via the teleporters. The science staff does not believe they have been shifted in time so much as an alternate timeline."
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ElldrenIs a woman dammitceterum censeoRegistered Userregular
edited February 2011
"So we're going to be just sort of hopping around looking for them? Don't we have a duty to save other people from the Servants of Evil?"
Maga looks around, almost seeming nervous. She makes a point not to transform back.
"Well little sister if you haven't noticed, though we hurt the last opponent it wouldn't hurt to bring in senior πολεμιστής into the fray." Likymnios says as a true statement.
"Sorry, I have moments where I forget words. Fighters...uhhh...strong men with weapons or sorts." Likymnios says.
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ThomamelasOnly one man can kill this many Russians. Bring his guitar to me! Registered Userregular
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"There is some risk sending you after them. It's one of the reasons we're issuing you with the separate recall devices. They should allow us to send small amounts of information such as "Come home" to you. Our engineers assure us that they will send you home immediately." He gives a very Gaelic shrug. "Life is not without risks. As a group you managed to stall The Brute. He is powerful, but there are other groups out there, yes. As a group you are young and inexperienced. I would rather not send you against a group like the Iron Legion, not without seasoning. Nor would I even send you on this mission. C'est un travail de Romain. But you are what is available at the moment. So you go."
May I speak?Sure, go ahead. Aaron's voice changes again to Mercury's tones. "They are young and inexperienced, yes, but I will be with them, and I am neither. I will advise Aar - Mountain King and the others as well as I am able." Good point.I thought so. Continue.
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edited February 2011
"Hunting for my heroes across alternate timelines? I'm game," says the Agent, trying to keep the awe out of his voice. "I don't think we really have any choice, anyway. The world's gonna be in trouble soon if there's nobody to keep the Servants of Evil and the other bad guys away."
He pauses. "There's just one thing, sir. Can you arrange some sort of cover story? You know, to keep my folks from freaking out?"
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ThomamelasOnly one man can kill this many Russians. Bring his guitar to me! Registered Userregular
edited February 2011
"Yes, an alternate timeline. C'est magnifique merde. We don't have any idea what the differences are there. But the intello believe that what ever differences there are small. That things like physics will be the same. But they aren't sure." He just simply looks at Aaron and wonders if perhaps he is unstable but says nothing. "Yes, cover stories are being worked on. Assuming you don't find them quickly, we will recall you. This is a reconnaissance, not an extended journey." As he finishes, Niles enters with a tray, each one with a large ring. And begins passing them out. "The boffins finished making these up, so I thought I would deliver their teleport equipment.
Each of you is given the following:
Teleport ring: Device 2 ranks, hard to lose.
Super Movement (3 Ranks): Dimensional Shift. Flaw: Requires programing.
Immunity (9 Ranks): Life Support. Flaw: Limited. Flaw: Limited Duration (3 rounds)
This item does not count towards PP usage. It's a freebie.
"Are there any other questions? If not, I suggest you make any preparations then meet up in the teleport chamber. Bonne chance."
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edited February 2011
"All right," says the Agent. "I don't really have any questions right now - not off the top of my head, anyway. A few might occur to me once we appear in the Dinosaur Dimension or whatever." He seems nervous but excited at the scope of the task that lays before the team.
Loom slips the ring onto his finger, sends a handful of text messages to establish a plausible story amongst classmates for the next day or two, and slips his phone back into his coat pocket.
"I dislike this idea, seems to me that we are traveling where the gods do not even tread. But one does not question the path the fates weave for you." Puts on the ring and his face becomes full of steely resolve.
Aaron dons the ring, and adrenaline begins to flow. Steady. You'll need a cool head where you're going, even with the Agent's leadership.I know, but I'm going to get to be a real hero!
"Be back in a minute, I'm just going to change." Aaron leaves the room, shuts the door, and quickly puts his normal clothes back on, tossing the cape and tights in the corner disdainfully. Do you really think that's wise?He said I didn't have to wear them, so I won't. A moment later, he rejoins the group, feeling much more comfortable.
ThomamelasOnly one man can kill this many Russians. Bring his guitar to me! Registered Userregular
edited February 2011
"If you are more then a few hours, we are sending a recall command. " De Molay leads you all to the teleporter, watching as techs scramble to finish up their preparations as you step onto to the spots. "Servitas vitae." And with that you feel yourselves being torn apart again, and when it stops you find yourself on an plain, one dotted with very small hills. The place is extremely quiet, and no vegetation can be seen. Nor any insects or other wildlife. In the distance you see a building whose exterior is heavily scarred but looks to be still intact. You'll note that your rings have popped a small holographic display saying radiation and a bar. The bar is in the green area.
"Did they send us to Άδη? Stupid βάρβαροι and their tools. But if it is the fates will so be it. Which way do we go καπετάνιος?" Says Likymnios to Golden Agent.
"Checking out the building would probably be wise," Aaron interjects. "By the way, do we all even know each others' names? Code names, I should say, since we don't want our real names getting out." Good thinking.I try.It would also be wise to shift into your full form, since you don't know what's out there.I'm not going to do that unless I need to, Mercury. It's a pain in the butt to wait five hours to thaw back to normal.Humph. Just be ready to do it immediately, if it is necessary.Yeah, yeah.
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edited February 2011
"Yeah, we should probably start at the building. Even if there's nothing there, we can climb it and reconnoiter the area, maybe get a better idea where we are." The Agent taps at the side of his cowl, adjusting some unseen dials. "Lemme see if I can pick up any radio or datastreams. In the meantime, it's a pleasure to meet you all - even if I wish it were under better circumstances."
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Maga smiles briefly.
"I'll second that nomination," she says after long consideration.
Maga smiles sheepishly. "I mean, they're evil right? It's right there in the name and everything."
De Molay returns to the conference room after several minutes. "Ladies and gentlemen, we've managed to learn some more about what is happening. While our scientists are still working on where Justice Inc is, we appear to have learned what the goal of the Servants of Evil was for this attack. While you were facing off with the Brute, they managed to enter and compromise the facilities computer system. An early review of the logs shows that they copied all of the files here, and used the system to attempt to gain access to the world's intelligence agencies. The second goal failed, it appears your appearance caused them to rush." He pauses for a moment, his hand going to his ear as he listens. "One of our technicians appears to have solved at least part of the mystery. It looks like the Servants managed to compromise part of the teleport network, and reconfigured the main teleport room to move people across timelines. Something we knew was in theory possible, but no one had successfully accomplished yet." He grimaces at this before his expression goes neutral. "Our staff are attempting to track exactly where they were sent. But they believe they can recreate this technology. However, since both the computer system here was compromised, and since the teleport network has been compromised, we are going to produce a way to recall you independent of it. I will now open the floor to questions."
Maga looks around, almost seeming nervous. She makes a point not to transform back.
Maga looks firm in her resolve.
He pauses. "There's just one thing, sir. Can you arrange some sort of cover story? You know, to keep my folks from freaking out?"
Teleport ring: Device 2 ranks, hard to lose.
Super Movement (3 Ranks): Dimensional Shift. Flaw: Requires programing.
Immunity (9 Ranks): Life Support. Flaw: Limited. Flaw: Limited Duration (3 rounds)
This item does not count towards PP usage. It's a freebie.
"Are there any other questions? If not, I suggest you make any preparations then meet up in the teleport chamber. Bonne chance."
"Well, this should be an unusual day."
"I guess fashion wasn't the first priority, huh? Any idea how long we might be?"
She tries to get a sense of where they are, looking around for anything familiar.