Megaversal Remix

The Novastar · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:41 am Post subject:

Shepard smiles grimly for a second, but it quickly melts into a wolf's grin.

"Bones, bring them home. Me and Doc will meet you on an intercept course."

"Doc, bring your machine up to full speed. We're going to close at super-sonic, then slow and break to engage..."

"It's time to have a little fun, boys and girls..."

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

"Copy that. I'm right behind you."

((so if there are none behind him, what is he so worried about? Wink

))

Marrowlight · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:44 am Post subject:

Which mode are you two entering combat in? And working with the simple numbering system of Invid 1-9, what order are you working in for attack patterns?

The Novastar · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:52 am Post subject:

Shepard was furiously at work setting up a firing pattern, as at super-sonic speeds in the combined Legios plane mode, he was confirming radar signatures scant seconds before he would be coming within firing range...

((i.e. If we're not in jet mode at super-sonic speeds, I think we're both pancakes! Wink

))

((question: In Phase World, you can fire off a spread of missiles (at least 10) in FoF mode, and the GM rolls 1d4 missiles for each target, or until the missile count gets below 30%. Do you use this rule, Marrow?

Elsewise, how many targets can I lock in before we get into firing range?))

Marrowlight · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:07 am Post subject:

The Novastar · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:19 am Post subject:

Marrowlight · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject:

Will update once Mav has had a chance to post his attack plan.

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

Destiny follows Shepard's lead, locking on to the invid furthest back and firing a spread of 8 SRMs.

"Missiles away!"

After speeding past the Invid formation Destiny shifts to Battleoid mode, to turn and open fire with IWS-40 40mm Ion Pulse Weapon Pods at the nearest remaining enemy.

Marrowlight · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject:

(Mav, I sent you the AJAC specs right? I thought I did but can't seem to find the private message.)

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

Query Self-Friend, Marrowlight. What is an "Annihilation Disc" exactly?

Marrowlight · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:01 am Post subject:

Sorry, used a lil robotech-speak there. Invid, for the most part, instead of using lasers or firing continuous beams of energy, fire streams of plasma blobs that come out in the shape of frisbees. Imagine a pair of shoulder mounted high velocity skeet shooters, only the skeets inflict mdc by the x10.

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

So I take it they cannot be shot down and you have to just dodge them?

Marrowlight · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:42 am Post subject:

The Novastar · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject:

Shepard grunts in pain, as he forces himself through several hard-g accelerations, looking to avoid not only the enemy fire, but also to put him on a pursuit course with Bones...

"Doc, see if you can mark off a few of these slugs on my six! I'm engaging Bones' stragglers, since his shield is probably weaker than either of ours by now...

Shepard's hands fly across the narrow cockpit, as he seeks not only to use the incredible thrust of the Beta to catch up to Bones' pursuers, but also fly evasively, all while setting up for another FoF volley of 8...

(which I'll fire off, if I get tone)

Marrowlight · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:39 am Post subject:

I'm being a lil brain freezy on Robotech tonight, expect the post update for this to either come very randomly, or tomorrow.

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

Destiny attempts to avoid all the destructo discs.

((I wanted to wait to see what the Invids did in response to Shepard's rapid acceleration past them again.))

Marrowdrinker · Herald Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 120

Marrowlight · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:38 am Post subject:

Will post update once Shepard's had time to react to Bones's transmission. Doc Destiny, all three Invid are momentarily hesitant as they debate between you and Shepard. A perfect chance to strike!

The Novastar · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:58 am Post subject:

Shepard realizes if he continues forward, he'll be in Bones' line of fire; and if he slows down, the Invid behind him will catch up...

So Shepard, pulls the stick up, hits the juice, and streaks upward!

"Fire away Doc! I'm all clear!"

With that (and giving time for Doc's missiles to hopefully find their targets!), Shepard switches the Alpha over to Soldier mode, with the Beta still attached to the back. He then cuts power, letting the airframe stall, dropping the "nose" earthward, and let's his twin gunpods blaze at any surviving Invid below him!

(and prepares to recover from the fall, before he's in the danger zone)

Marrowlight · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:55 am Post subject:

(Assuming Doc Destiny kept with the theme of 8 missiles..)

Between the AJAC's missile barrage and Shepard's handgun fire, the middle three Invid are cut to pieces before they can even really engage either of you.

For the lead trio, between a volley of four missiles and a dose of fancy flying and strafing, they too are torn to bits.

Speaking of fancy flying, Shepard doesn't ever want to pull that stung again, in Atmosphere. The dead weight of a Beta is a dangerous thing when Gravity matters. But you survived it, as did the mecha.

Marrowdrinker · Herald Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 120

"Thanks for the assist." Rare praise from the overconfident Zentraedi.

"Enough's enough though -- Unless Ares left orders to abandon them with either of you, it's been far too long now without contact. Time we tore the Integrity apart, along with any Invid that get in our way!"

The Novastar · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject:

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

Destiny swtiched back to helicopter mode and forms up on Shepard.

Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:54 am Post subject:

Things went smoothly until the five mile mark. At five miles out from the Integrity, a literal swarm of Invid Scouts is visible, patrolling around the UEF ship. At any given moment there's at least twenty in sight, with probably a solid hundred on patrol.

Actions?

Marrowdrinker · Herald Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 120

"Shepard, you're too bulky in atmosphere with that Beta strapped to your back. You cover Doc Destiny, I'll clear the way."

And while Bones waits for confirmation, his finger hovers over his stealth system, preparing to turn it off.