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Blackjack · Post by **Blackjack** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:26 am

((Happy 1,000 posts to me. Enjoy the thrilling conclusion of Blackjack vs Sixshot.

A note to transit/STARS, I had already started writing this before you posted just haven't had time to finish it. Please don't mind that I seem to have ignored your bit about 'providing a shield' because although I appreciate your trying to help me keep Blackjack alive, I'd already planned out how this was going to go and I like how it's more epic this way.))

Inferno rushed to the engine block shortly after Skywarp had teleported, wanting to be useful to the Decpticons and pleased that he could do something as fire was his specialty. Although he'd never put out a fire before. The door to the engine room is open when they arrive and Sixshot is alone, standing in front of a burning engine compartment, fixated on a location in space.

What happened here? Inferno demands of the ninja upon seeing the damage done.

I have disposed of an Autobot spy, was all that Sixshot said.

Why have you allowed this engine compartment to continue to burn! We must put out this fire.

Do not touch it. It is a funeral pyre.

Inferno laughed as the flames grew higher in the engine compartment, threatening to spread to other areas of the room. This was absurd, a fellow Decepticon caring about the fate of one of his victims. And on top of that Skywarp was laying on the ground at his feet. Why had he at least not taken the time to move the body of his fallen comrade.

As much as I love a good burning, the Nemesis must be preserved. Stand aside and I shall put out the fire.

Sixshot was already in a bad mood from not having his question answered and he turned slowly, pointing his weapons at Inferno.

Do not presume you can order me around. If you put out this fire and the Autobot still lives, what then? I will not permit you to put it out until I am certain he is dead.

I'll save ya the trouble, came a faint voice from the flames.

Blackjack stumbled forward, out of the flames. Despite Skywarp's intervening, he had recieved significant damage from the engine explosion already. The flames had burned away black and gold paint in many places, exposing metal. His body had many holes where Sixshot's blasts had penetrated. He could hardly stand up and yet his hand clutched his rifle. Sixshot turned and fired. Forgetting about Inferno and Skywarp, his voice rose once more.

You still live! Then I shall send you back to your maker, Autobot. But answer my question.

Blackjack took a step forward. He seemed tired and unable to go on. The blast from Sixshot caused him to falter, yet he continued and began to speak.

I can't tell ya what she fought for. I don't know. I can tell ya what I fight for, my will to live, he could tell Sixshot was interested now, so he continued, since that day I've hunted you, I've wanted to see your spark fade the way her's had. But I have learned to live with dat pain. I fight to honah her memory.

Just what I expected from an Autobot, heroic drivel.

I...ain't....done, Blackjack was struggling to speak now, but I also made a promise to a friend. A promise dat I would come back alive. I'm gonna beat ya all and get back to him alive. Cambreakah, Minoirva, Clutch, Redline, I live on for them. And I won't lose to a Decepticon goon who has nevah known what love is.

Sixshot was stunned in earnest. This was what Greatshot had been talking about, the will to live. This Autobot was fighting a losing battle, but would not give up. He had something worth fighting for. All Sixshot had ever had was a fight, no reasons. In a way he almost pitied Blackjack as he aimed his weapon.

Very touching Blackjack. But foolish. Do you have any last words?

Just this.....Transform Head-On.

There was a massive roar as a great machine crashed through the building. Blackjack stepped away as Inferno drew his weapons and Sixshot turned to fire at the machine. With his last strength, Blackjack leapt into the air to meet the machine which was now transforming to a great metal body. Blackjack's body folded up to form a head to the thing, which was the size of gestalt transformer. It then spoke.

Sixshot, you may think you have the best hand. But Blackjack is always holding a Royal Flush.

With that introduction, Royal Flush delivered a massive punch to Sixshot which sent him flying back into Inferno. The Decepticons became untangled and Inferno began to fire at the powerful looking thing before them. Flush glared at them and swept him out of the way with its right hand, ensuring he was alone with Sixshot.

The Decepticon ninja transformed to gun mode and blasted at Royal Flush which drove the mighty transformer back and out of the hole in the ship that it had made. Sixshot followed, fury now burning in his eyes. Now this would be a challenge, Blackjack was full of surprises. As Sixshot attempted to fire again, Royal Flush reached out and grabbed him. The six-changer switched to cougar mode once more and bit at Flush’s hand causing him to drop Sixshot. As the cougar rushed to bite at his legs, he kicked hard and sent the beast flying. In midair, Sixshot transformed to his jet fighter mode and began blasting again towards Royal Flush.

Only slightly daunted by the concentrated fire of his opponent, Royal Flush marched forward and delivered a straight punch to the jet, knocking it out of the air. As soon as he hit the ground, Sixshot transformed into a car and then a tank as he zoomed towards Royal Flush. The continual fire eventually knocking the behemoth transformer off its feet. Sixshot transformed back into robot mode and stood before his foe.

Even in this form, Autobot, you are no match for me. Behold my seventh transformation, Wingwolf!

Sixshot leapt into the air and underwent another transformation, this one appearing slightly like his cougar mode except more canine and with the ability to fly. The winged wolf darted towards Royal Flush’s head, but the great transformer reached out and grabbed the thing out of midair. It stood, now holding the struggling Sixshot.

You will never win, Sixshot. I don’t care if you transform into Galvatron or every other Decepticon in the galaxy.

Royal Flush threw the wingwolf hard at the ground, causing an impact crater to form. Sixshot however, leapt from the pit and faced Royal Flush with no fear in his optics. He again concentrated and created six forms as he had done before. Each of these forms took aim at Royal Flush and opened fire. At that moment, Royal Flush transformed to tank mode and returned fire, his powerful cannon blast meeting the six smaller blasts in midair. The result was a massive explosion which rocked the Nemesis and dislodged some of the rock which surrounded it.

Sixshot was thrown back onto the ground, he forms all returned to one body. Blackjack opened the hatch of the Royal Flush’s tank mode and leapt out. He cautiously approached the fallen Decepticon. There was no fear in Sixshot’s eyes as his enemy stood over him. If he had truly lost to a superior opponent, he would accept that fate.

This is for all Autobots who’s sparks you have extinguished, Blackjack said with finality as he aimed his rifle towards the center of Sixshot’s chest and pulled the trigger.

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:21 am

"WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY DOING DOWN THERE???"

*Dirge screams as yet more explosions rock the Nemesis and the computer pops up with more warnings.

Dirge transforms to jet mode and flys out of the bridge and around down to the ground. Changing back to robot mode just in time to see Blackjack execute Sixshot.
Dirge yells at Inferno and Skywarp.*

"Inferno, skywarp get that fire out NOW!!!"

*Dirge then looks at Blackjack*

"You are either very brave or very stupid to come here Autobot. However, I see you are not like other Autobots. You executed an opponent in cold blood, an act any Decepticon would be proud of.
You are no different to any of us Blackjack.
For your boldness, I will allow you the chance to leave here and warn your friends that the Nemesis will rise from its grave, If you insist on pursuing whatever it is you came for, I will turn the wrath of Scorponok upon you. And he can be really cranky at this time in a morning"

*Dirge taps some buttons on his wrist and a huge wall of foam shoots out from ducts inside the nemesis engine room which covers the fires, putting them out.*

"You see Blackjack, I originally built the Nemesis and I know how it works and all its design features. Even if you could destroy the shell you see before you, I can simply build another one to the same specification"

*Dirge now powers up his arm cannons*

"Make your choice Autobot, I dont have all day"

Blackjack · Post by **Blackjack** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:44 am

Blackjack puts his rifle away and watched as Sixshot's spark was extinguished. Before the color faded from his eyes, he said something softly to Blackjack.

Thank you Autobot, I understand now what it means to face an opponent with nothing to lose.

Before he had time to ponder these final words, Dirge had swooped down upon him. For a second he considered diving for the Royal Flush and adding another Decepticon to the list of casualties, but when Dirge began to speak, he hesitated.

The Decpeticon was right, they were not so different. It was why Blackjack had always felt isolated from other Autobots. He'd learned that sometimes survival meant you had to kill in cold Energon. In this war there were no rules and this justified what he had done. He was surprised that the Decpeticon Seeker was just going to allow him to leave. Dirge's confidence in the Nemesis seemed overrated. How could a vorns old warship pose any threat to the 'Spite, evne one such as the Nemesis.

Fine, I don't wanna have to kill any more Decepticons today anyway. This warship of yours is pretty tough-lookin' Doirge, but Cambreaker's gonna laugh when he takes it apart. I've already sent him a warnin' and he'll be ready for ya. Next time we meet it'll be you and me, Decepticon. I got a score to settle with ya.

He wasn't sure if it was the thrill of having just defeated his own nemesis or some underlying hatred of what Dirge had done to him and his friends. Blackjack met the Seeker's optics as he climbed into the Royal Flush and activated flight mode.

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WHAT? Zarak raged at Fasttrack after having just recieved a report of Sixshot's demise, And Dirge is just letting the Autobot go, we'll see about that.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:40 am

Galvatron sat watching television inside Scorponok's built in theatre room. Calmly petting Ravage as he sat on Galvatron's lap.

Ugh.... nothing but commercials and reruns! I think I'll go out to the Nemesis and check on progress. Come Ravage, Psychotron, let's go...
The 2 1/2 Decepticons step outside just in time to see a ship fly across the sky.

Galvatron takes cover. It's in his nature to take cover when unknown ships fly above him.

Galvatron!! You are too large to hide behind me! Psychotron says.
That ship looks like it was leaving in a hurry. Do you think the Autobots know where the Nemesis is?

If so, they will try to destroy it before we can get it fixed.We must find a way to relocate the Nemesis to a more private location.
Galvatron walks in on Dirge.....

WHAT IN UNICRON'S NAME HAPPENED!!!!!

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:34 pm

* Dirge watches the Royal Flush depart and muses to himself.*

"Indeed Blackjack, and there will only be one who walks away from our next meeting!!!"

*Dirge walks into the foam covered engine room and begins repairs to the battle damaged engines. Suddenly he feels a cold chill and as he looks up, he sees that shadow again. Shaking his head he carries on with repairs as Galvatron enters with Ravage and Psycotron> Dirge stands up and faces the somewhat irritated Decepticon leader.*

"We had an Autobot spy here BPP, Sixshot went and got himself dead. But the spy has been driven off. During the course of the battle, Sixshot partially destroyed the engines in here and blew another dirty big hole in the hull.
The main power generators are undamaged though thankfully.
Soon as I get somewhere near ready for it to be fully dug out, I will let you know.
Meanwhile, if you wanna sit in the big chair, the bridge is that way"

*Dirge points down a corridor, then turns back and continues repairing the engine*

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:41 pm

Sixshot is dead?
Autobot spy?
The big chair is over there?
Galvatron, Ravage and Psychotron walk to the bridge.
Galvatron sits down in the big chair.

Hmmmmm, not bad. It even reclines.
Have you installed Dish Network yet?
Ravage jumps up on Galvatron's lap and curls up.

Psychotron is tired of getting nowhere.

I'm going to see if Dirge needs any of my assistance if you don't mind Lord Galvatron
Galvatron picks him up and tosses him down the hallway.
He rolls to a stop at the foot of Dirge...

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:06 pm

* Dirge looks down at Psycotron, and rolls his optics*

"I need you to climb inside the engine ducts and check for any holes in the main fule lines. They are empty and you should be small enough. Take a welder with you"

*Dirge comms Galvatron *

"DONT TOUCH ANYTHING UP THERE BPP, ITS PROGRAMMED TO OPERATE THE EJECTOCHAIR IF YOU GIVE THE WRONG CODE!!!!!.

Oh by the way, Inferno has a story to tell you"

* Dirge grabs Inferno and boots him up the hallway and into the bridge*

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:56 pm

Galvatron sits in the "big chair" looking for the TV, he finds a control panel built in the arm of the chair...

Hmmm one of these buttons should turn the tv on.
He hears the shout of Dirge about ejections and codes....

Codes... I don't know any codes for the Nemesis.....

I'll just say DEATH TO ALL AUTOBOTS!
Then a robotic female voice comes out of nowhere...

"welcome Lord Megatron"

Wow that was weird!
Galvatron begins to randomly push the buttons on the control panel hoping to find a TV....

The room comes to life as windows open and close, the radio turns on and off, the lights turn on and off and then the "big chair" begins to spin out of control and tilt forwards and backwards...

Ravaage.... stop this crazy thing!!!

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:55 pm

* Dirge hears the commotion from the bridge and rushes up. He sees Galvatron in the big chair spinning wildly. After half an hour of laughing, Dirge hits the button to stop the chair.*

" I warned you BPP, this chair was made for the mighty Megatron to rest his buttplate in.
Anyway, the engines are repaired, I need Scorponok to start digging the front end out of the rock. If you would be so kind as to give the command to him"

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:06 am

This malfunction chair!!! No chair has ever denied the company of my shiny metal purple cheeks!

Galvatron shakes the dizzyness away.

Ahhh yes....
Ravage, tell Scorponok we need his assistance at the Nemesis! Take Psychotron with you!

Ravage runs over to Psychotron and grabs him with his teeth holding him like a mother cat holds her baby... by the back of the neck....

There has got to be a better way of transportation geeeesh!

Blackjack · Post by **Blackjack** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:48 am

Inferno is uncerimoniously booted to the bridge as Galvatron is being spun around. Not having any knowledge of the Nemesis himself, he simply stands by until Dirge arrives and assists Galvatron in freeing himself from the terrible chair. He then reports to Galvatron all he has already explained to Dirge about Megatron in his time and the finding of the Nemesis. He leaves out the part where they had discovered the bodies of Galvatron's past self as that though may further unhinge the Decepticon leader. Not knowing what else to do with himself at the moment, Inferno stands by for orders although feeling uncomfortable standing on the bridge of the Nemesis and knowing that his Megatron had once sat where Galavtron now sits.

Having recieved the message to begin digging out the Nemesis, Zarak begrudgingly combines with Scorponok so that the large, Decepticon fortress can carry out the order. This allows Blackjack enough time to escape the Earth's atmosphere after having almost jeapordized the safety of the Nemesis. Not wanting to be completely in the dark, Zarak has Scorponok launch a small, tracking probe to follow the Royal Flush into space. As soon as he is transformerd, the mighty Scorponok begins to dig out the warship.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:28 pm

The chair finally stops spinning. Both Galvatron and Ravage are extremely dizzy.

My equalibrium, disablized!!
It takes a few seconds for Galvatron to reboot his equalibrium and become stable once more...

Inferno, you bring interesting news that helps makes some since as to what has happened to the Nemesis. You are a loyal subject to the Decepticon forces. What is the current condition of the Nemesis now? Can she fly?

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:21 pm

" Not until she is dug out BPP "

* Dirge says as he walks in. He goes off to a computer and starts entering commands. Then he feels a cold shiver. He turns around as he thought he saw a shadow on the wall, then as fast as it was there, it was gone. Dirge shakes his head and Heads towards the big chair. He taps at the controls beside BPP, who is watching with interest, and then he looks at Galvatron. *

" You can control everything from here BPP, Megatron didn't like the voice commands, he prefered the buttons. But the ship will accept both. It's programmed so only you and I can input voice commands. One other thing BPP, *Dirge flips open a secret flap on the armrest of the big chair to reveal a big red button* Whatever you do *Dirge gets really close to Galvatrons face and yells at the top of his voice* DONT TOUCH THAT BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:41 am

Ever get that close to me again and you will be picking up your gears with broken fingers!

Galvatron says as he pushes Dirge back....

Besides, what does this red button do?
Galvatron says as he lightly taps the big red button.

Since my former self was once the captain of this ship, all commands are able to be done vocally. Therefore, my voice commands the ship.
What if i were to say......

NEMESIS, REPAIR DAMAGE?

What would happen?

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:22 pm

" Complying, bringing repair drones online."

*Small hatches open and a crew of drones that look suspiciously like Earth rats begin to scurry everywhere repairing the wiring and controls*

"That's what happens BPP ... " *Dirge is cut off as Galvatron hits the big red button* "OH CRAPOLA!!!!!!"

*Dirge dives for cover as cutting lasers start to slice through the air, totally missing Galvatron, the big chair and all the drones*

"That BPP is a fail safe in the unlikely event of the enemy getting on board the bridge, they will be sliced to bits while your buttplate doesn't even get warm"

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:06 pm

Galvatron hits the big red button once more to shut off the lasers.

Hmmm... I'm going to keep close to this button at all times.

How much longer does the Nemesis have before it is fully functional once more?
Galvatron puts his finger on the big red button and looks at Dirge...

And you better give me a good answer!

Rhymus · Post by **Rhymus** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:34 pm

[pending canonization: godmoding: easier to ask forgiveness than permission? If Dirge, Galvatron, or mods veto this section, i'll move it back to my TFL RP: deleted and alternate scenes thread]

A robotic female voice comes out of nowhere, although it occasionally switches from the voice of a generic robotic female to an excellent mimicry of Galvatron or Dirge. "I'm sorry, but you better give me a good answer! is THE WRONG CODE!!!!! Ejectochair is now activating..."

Under Galvatron's Big Purple Posterior, the big chair suddenly tilts into its reclining position, and then flattens out entirely into a simple rectangular shape. Then it transforms into an oversized knockoff of the Autobot cassette Eject. Other than its size and the fact that Galvatron is currently sitting on this robot's shoulders, the only visible difference between this robot and the real Eject is that this robot has a black square in place of an Autobot insignia. "Ejectochair... Terrorize!" the fake Eject says as he finishes transforming. Then he salutes and says, "Ready for Autobot infiltration, sir!"

[/canonization pending]

Meanwhile, back in Engine Room D...

During their fight, Blackjack and Sixshot unleashed massive amounts of energy at one another in the form of various types of weapons fire. This energy added to the tremendous amounts of power which the engine room itself is supposed to produce under normal circumstances, and destabilized the engine room's power output--more than destabilized it in some places, detonating fuel cells and overloading generators, even sending some reactors into meltdown. The resultant overwhelming maelstrom of energy and radiation in Engine Room D, combined with the proximity of temporal anomalies manifest in Galvatron, Inferno, and Zarak ((and BW Megatron)), conjured a quantity of Angolmois energy. This Angolmois energy gravitated towards the remains of Skywarp, resurrecting and reformatting the fallen Decepticon who would rename himself... Megaplex!

"Megaplex... Terrorize...!" the risen warrior half groaned and half growled in determination, as he transformed into his new robot mode--a robot mode bearing a strong resemblance to Megatron! He took a moment to collect himself, then when he felt steady on his feet, he teleported himself to the bridge of the Nemesis.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:11 pm

WHAT THE HELIUM JUST HAPPENED?
The KO Eject/chair runs amuck around the control room.

Somebody stop my chair!

With so much chaos going on, the Nemesis will never be repaired.
Lord Galvatron, my master, would it not be easier to just rebuild a new Nemesis? Use the old one for parts. If you Decepticons can do "THIS" to me, then you should have the intelligence to build another Nemesis. Even more powerful than the old broken down one.
Galvatron hears a noise coming from the bridge...

Who goes there!?

Dirge · Post by **Dirge** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:24 pm

" You fool Psycotron, the materials to build a new nemesis, your puny mudball does not possess. Besides, there is nothing wrong with this one "

*Dirge opens his cockpit and gets out a walking stick which he uses to trip the phoney Eject.*

"And meet your new guardian BPP, I borrowed some plans from Iacon and made the ejectochair into a bad reproduction of the Autobot Eject."

*Dirge goes to a terminal and gives it a hefty kick, then the computer resumes normal operation. Dirge notices some strange readings from engine room D, but they abruptly return to normal. Dirge turns to say something to Galvatron but freezes, a look of shock on his faceplate.
There, on the main viewscreen, behind Galvatron, He sees a face from his past, the optics stare at him coldly for a few moments. Then, as fast as it was there, the face is gone. Then Megaplex appears right behind him, Dirges instincts take over and he spins around and lets fly with one of his arm cannons at the flash of light.*

Rhymus · Post by **Rhymus** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:25 pm

((OOC: Just had to mention Galvatron's "What the helium"... Awesome. Also--Dirge invented Ejectochair, eh? ...What in space was that Conehead drinking? ;-) BIC:))

Being programmed to protect Galvatron means Ejectochair is also programmed to protect Megatron, as a safeguard against the possibility that any damage to Megatron might somehow prevent Galvatron from coming into existence. Seeing Megaplex in danger and mistaking him for Megatron, Ejectochair shouts, "Get down!" and grabs Megaplex by the ankle, yanking him off his feet just in time to avoid Dirge's blast.

Megaplex, still slightly disoriented by his unique resurrection (and thus not yet aware of his new body's resemblance of Megatron), shakes his leg free from Ejectochair's grip and backs warily away from Dirge. Speaking in Starscream's voice for some strange reason, Megaplex cries, "Dirge! What are you doing?! It's me--Skywarp! ...Well, I decided to change my name to Megaplex--but it's still me! Why are you shooting at me?!" Megaplex seems to notice Ejectochair for the first time. Megaplex's voice returns to normal (well, normal for Skywarp) as he asks, "And why is an Autobot protecting me? How did he even get in here?"

Suddenly Megaplex remembers something else, and the confusion in his optics is replaced with a glare in Dirge's direction. "And what the hex happened in that engine room you sent me to!? As soon as I arrived I got SHOT! What, are you TRYING to get me killed?!"