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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:37 pm
by Blackjack
Zarak frowns or at least he would have if he was still in his original body. A voice inside of his tells him that the Decepticons must not discover the truth about the Nemesis. If Galvatron were to learn what had happened then everything he was working towards could be jeapordized. What was he working towards? Wasn't it the annhilation of the Autobots, the same goal as his commander? Commander? Since when was Galvatron his commander?

The thoughts give him a slight processor ache and he excuses himself from Galvatron, presumably to carry out the scan he had been asked about. He catches Soundwave and asks the intelligence officer to scan for Autobot signals before heading deeper into Scorponok and sending an encrypted comm to Sixshot.

< Sixshot, this is Zarak. You must destroy the ship's flight recorder before that idiot Dirge discovers it. There is information on it that is vital not fall into their hands.>

Sixshot makes no motion to acknowledge the comm. He simply complies. As he is currently standing on the ship's bridge it is only a short journey to the communication's center where he retrieves the flight recorder. He does not immediately destroy it, instead pausing to examine it and wondering why Zarak wants it destroyed so badly. As far as he was concerned, Zarak did not give the orders, Galvatron did. He would comply only so far as it benefitted himself. But right now he had more pressing matters to attend to. He placed the flight recorder inside of a secure compartment within his chestplate and marched down the corridor towards the engines of the ship.

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:26 pm
by Dirge
* With power now restored to the great warship, Dirge leaves the generator room and heads to the communications centre, once there he discovers the black box missing. *

" What the hell is going on around here? " * He mutters to himself.

Dirge heads up to the bridge expecting to find sixshot, instead he finds the bridge empty. Somewhat suspicious, dirge goes to the main console which has now been rebooted to a operational status. Although power to the engines and weapons systems is still offline he can acces certain parts of the ships programming from here.

Punching a code into the main console keypad dirge stands with his arms folded across his chest. *

" Computer, access code 7840N111990 "

* for a few minutes the console whirrs and clicks before responding *

" Code accepted, access granted. Welcome squad captain Dirge. System is ready for input "

* Squad captain, Dirge remembers his meeting with Megatron all those vorns ago, Megatron had seen what he was capable of and had given him command of the so called " Nemesis Squad". The group of Decepticons assigned to build the Nemesis. He along with a team of around twenty others had built the Nemesis. The others were terminated on completion of the ship as per Megatrons orders. Only Dirge himself remained of the original team.
Snapping out of these memories, Dirge speaks *

" Computer, I want access to the flight recorder "

" Unable to comply, flight recorder removed "

* Dirge considers his options, He needs to know what happened on this ship after it first hit this planet. Pondering how to do this without a flight recorder. Dirge taps his fingers on the console as he thinks. *

" Computer, access bridge voice recorder "

" Bridge voice recorder damaged, only 1 earth minute of recording accessable "

* Dirge listens to the final minute, he hears three unknown voices, then a loud crash then the recorder goes silent.
Feeling like he knows something, but doesnt know what he knows, Dirge listens to it over and over, before he picks out three names between the sounds of a fight. Dinobot, Optimus and ... MEGATRON. Could it be that his leader had been reactivated thousands of years before any of the others who lay in the ark? Was it possible that Megatron had one final attempt to destroy the Ark and the Ark had reawakened Optimus Prime to stop him? If so, how had both been on the ark in stasis along with the others when they were reactivated? And who is this "Dinobot"? *

" Computer, access weapons array and report "

* Dirge listens as the computer gives him a report. Then he contacts Scorponok so all inside Scorponok can hear him. *

" Something strange has happened here, someone has removed the flight recorder. I think someone has tried to use the Nemesis to destroy something else. The Nemesis unleashed enough firepower to demolish half a continent in the space of an earth hour. But it was after the ship was lost.
In other words, someone else has repaired the original crash damage to the main systems and moved the Nemesis from the original crash site.
I can see from the system status that it is not to the original plans.
But there is something else, while the ship was in flight, there was a battle on the bridge, three unidentified voices were caught by the bridge voice recorder, before what sounds like something large hitting the ship, which severed the wires to the microphones.
"

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:06 am
by Blackjack
((And it just occured to me that there is a firsthand witness who can tell Dirge everything available. One both I and Zarak have overlooked. This will be interesting.))

Having been distracted by the fire created when Galvatron's Energon goodies combusted, Inferno is caught off guard by Dirge's voice coming over the intercom. Although he'd forgotten much of that time, the images come rushing back. Flashes of time, repressed memories, the realization. He leapt up and bowed low to Galvatron.

Please excuse me, my Queen. I must go to Dirge.

And with all haste, Inferno rushes from the Scorponok base, hurtling himself towards the Nemesis. As he sees the massive purple form half-buried by a mountain, he begins to comprehend. Realization and fear flood his circuits. He activates his jet boosters in order to fly up to the bridge. Coming in through the large hole in the bridge, Inferno stands before Dirge.

I know the answers to your questions. I know who activated the Nemesis long before the Decepticons were awakened. I was there and so were the Maximals who now side with the Autobots: Rattrap and Dinobot. We have never spoken, Dirge, but I am from a time beyond yours. There I served Megatron, but not the one that you know. This Megatron ruled the Predacons and they battled with the Maximals. I was born of a Maximal protoform upon this planet and have no memories before that time. I had heard from the other Predacons that they were on this planet because of time travel. Somehow we existed in your past.

He paused and glanced around frantically, realizing now that he was speaking only to a lone seeker aboard a dead warship. He'd not set foot upon the Nemesis before and much of its current fate was unknown to him. However he knew that someone needed to know his story and this Dirge seemed the most interested. He continued.

When Megatron found the Nemsis, he felt it would end our war and make him a god. I was there was he raised it to the sky and began to rain hellfire upon our enemies. However, in his rage, Megatron turned its weapons upon us, his servants. I do not know how his story ended, only that I was betrayed.

It is painful for Inferno to recall this. He had pledged his life to serving a cause that had betrayed him. He had been a casualty of war, a war that he was once again thrust into. A war that he knew, had to end.

From inside Scorponok, Zarak watches Inferno fly towards the Nemesis. Somewhere inside him, a realization occurs and a burning rage forms. Inferno could jeapordize everything.

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:48 am
by Galvatron
Galvatron hears the voice of Dirge over Scorponok's intercom...

Someone else? Someone else found the Nemesis, repaired, used it, and damaged it again? AND NOT ANYBODY KNOWS ABOUT THIS? How is this possible? Even the stupid Earthlings would have records of this happening.

Galvatron lifts his arm and flips open a tiny door that reveals his communication device thingy...... Then he presses the little blue button and begins to talk to Dirge...

Dirge, scan the Nemesis for any markings the strangers may have left. Scratches, writings, body paint flakes, oil spots, decals.. ANYTHING!!

Galvatron closes his comm. device thingy and then squints his eyes...
He says to himself....

I don't know what's going on. But I will soon find out!

He sits back in front of the TV...

Soundwave, eject Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ratbat.
Soundwave, motionless, does what Galvatron says....

Galvatron points the winged cassettes....

You three go out and view the surrounding area. Make sure there are not any nosey Autobots or stupid humans around.

Then Galvatron pats his lap and looks at Ravage....

Here kitty kitty.

Ravage jumps on Galvatron's lap and sits down to purr.
Galvatron gives Ravage a tiny remainder of an energon goodie.

We should have named you Mr. Bigglesworth. But Ravage will do.

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:15 pm
by Dirge
* Dirge closes his comm. Just then, Inferno arrives through the hole in the bridge and tells Dirge a story that barely sounds believeable.
Something about this predacon rung true to Dirge.
Yet if he was to be believed, and they did somehow travel back in time, then this was the history of things to come. This different Megatron had travelled through time, restored the Nemesis and tried to destroy something and evidently a different Optimus had followed and succeeded in stopping him.
Looking around the damaged bridge, It was very obvious that the fight had been somewhat violent.
Then a thought hits Dirge.

Dinobot.

If it was the same Dinobot that he had seen when he had taken Minerva to restore Galvatron. Then he would know exactly what happened on the Nemesis.
Coming out of these thoughts, Dirge turns to the computer *

" Computer I want a readout of the status of all systems and I want to know if the technology used to repair these systems is Decepticon "

* The computer flashes up a display :-

Generator A - Online
Generator B - Damaged and Offline
Generator C - Offline

Engine systems - Offline
Weapons systems - Offline
Lighting system - Online
Door and hatch system - Online
Main computer system - Online
Secondary computer system - Damaged and offline
Fuel systems - Empty
Steering controls - Damaged and offline
Security system - Rebooting - at 98%

Then the computer speaks ... *

" Technology is of a non Decepticon origin, unsuitable for space flight "

* Dirge ponders, the technology used is not Decepticon, so Inferno must be speaking the truth. *

" It would seem that this Megatron you speak of didn't do anywhere near a good enough job of repairing the Nemesis, It's incapable of space flight with these bodge and run repairs.

Tell me Inferno, tell me of this Megatron. Tell me how he was able to get this ship back into flight.
"

* Just then the computer confirms that the security system is back online. Microseconds later it blares an alarm *

" ALERT, INTRUDER DETECTED, AUTOBOT ENERGY TRACE IN MAIN ENGINE ROOM "

* Dirge opens a comm to Sixshot *

" SIXSHOT, WE HAVE AN UNINVITED GUEST IN THE MAIN ENGINE ROOM, WOULD YOU BE KIND ENOUGH TO PUT HIM OUTTA HIS MISEREY? "

* Dirge turns back to Inferno *

" Well Inferno, I'm waiting "

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:38 pm
by Galvatron
Laserbeak suddenly returns, transforms into a disc and dives into the dvd-r player.

The TV plays back the visions Laserbeak recorded. A Squaky voice of Laserbeak narrates the video..

Unknown object travelling at high speeds was seen heading towards the location of the Nemesis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOxuRIfF ... detailpage

HOLY CORNHOLIO!! What kind of creature is that!??

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:41 am
by Blackjack
Trying hard to remember, Inferno pauses. He finds that his concentration is distracted by the security alert, but attempts to get back his focus. He thinks back to that day, long ago and yet to come.

I do not know how Megatron repaired the Nemesis. I had been assigned to lead a team to search for a new colony. However Megatron had mentioned one of our own who had turned traitor, Tarantulus. Perhaps it was he who repaired your warship. Dinobot would know the truth, he was onboard the Nemesis with Megatron or at the least a clone of the original was. I do not know if they share memories.

He felt useful at last to these Decepticons. Most likely, Galvatron would want to hear this tale as well. As painful as it was to relive his last moments, he felt more at peace for having shared it with someone.

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It hadn't been difficult to gain entrance to the Nemesis. With his stealth field up, Blackjack had crept closer to the great warship, noticing that one of the Decepticons had flown up to its bridge. Near the aft portion of the vessel, where the engines were located there was a great gash in the hull, as though it had exploded outward. He stepped inside and glanced around. The engines were humming to life, as though someone was running a diagnostic. If the Decpeticons were planning on turning this great warship upon them, then this was a threat unlike any they'd known in a long time. He'd heard that the Nemesis was a terrifying thing to behold and in the hands of Galvatron it would be even moreso.

He could think of only one thing he needed to do now, destroy the Nemesis. And where better to start than the ship's engines. It was too bad he hadn't brought any explosive charges, but then again, Energon was volitale enough and there certainly seemed to be a lot of that around. As he made for the hull breach so that he could fetch some Energon, Blackjack heard a voice behind him. He'd almost forgotten the reason he'd come until that moment.

Going somewhere Autobot.

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:40 am
by Galvatron
During a commercial break, Galvatron decided to get an update on the Nemesis....

Dirge, what is the status of the Nemesis?

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:51 pm
by Dirge
* Dirge again ponders on Infernos words. A Decepticon traitor and an Autobot had been on board.
The Nemesis was slowly coming back to life, but Dirge begins to wonder about possible booby traps laid by an autobot or a Decepticon traitor *

" Computer, check generator A for anything out of the ordinary and seal the room off to anyone but myself "

" Generator fully operationsl and systems are normal. Room is sealed to everyone aside from squad commander Dirge "

* Dirge now turns back to Inferno. The fire ant was much smaller than himself, but yet he feels that this " Predacon " is every bit as deadly as any Decepticon. Must he trust the words of one who has has known little of such as Inferno? The camera system had been mostly destroyed by whatever it was that had caused the huge hole in the bridge so Dirge has no way to see the Nemesis final moments. *

" Computer, locate fault in main engine system and report "

" fault in main junction 26543 "

" Come Inferno, follow me "

* The two make their way to the problem junction which has been crudely repaired. Facepalming, Dirge tears the whole junction out and tosses it over his shoulder. Opening his cockpit, dirge takes out a replacement and installs it. Just then the comm from Galvatron comes through.

Dirge responds over scorponoks intercom so all can hear *

" It's gonna need more than a swift paintjob BPP, Im just attempting to repair the main engine system then I am going to test the main engines.
Inferno tells me that not only was the Nemesis in flight after it was lost, but it was possibly a traveller from a future time who repaired it. Someone who goes by the name of Tarantulus. A decepticon traitor.
But he was commanded by a mech calling himself Megatron. But evidently not the Megatron we know, another traveller from a future time.
Also, Inferno reports that Dinobot was on board also. I am checking for booby traps and system glitches.
Im gonna test the main engines now
"

* Dirge makes his way back up to the bridge and sits in the command chair, suddenly a cold chill passes through Dirge, he looks up and he thought he saw a very recognisable shadow. Dismissing the thought as his imagination, Dirge presses the command buttons.

The Nemesis begins to vibrate as the engines slowly power up. With a deep rumble, the main engines come to life for a few seconds and then cut out. This process repeats itself a further three times before all falls silent again and only the low hum of the computer systems can be heard, then the computer speaks *

" Engine systems at 67% operational capacity, engine C heavily damaged. Fuel reserves low."

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:14 am
by Galvatron
With Ravage on his lap, Galvatron was eating fluffy-popped energon cubes when Dirge replied. When he mentioned a "Megatron" from the future, Galvatron spit out his fluffy-popped energon cubes in shock...

Travelers from the future?! One who called himself "MEGATRON"?!
An obvious IMPOSTER!!


Galvatron turns on his communication device thingy...

Our first mission once the Nemesis is repaired is to find Dinobot. I don't care if he comes in as a prisoner or someone brings me his memory chambers! I WANT DINOBOT!!!! He can tell us more about the imposter from the future!

Ravage jumps down from Galvatron's lap and eats all the fluffy-popped energon cubes that Galvatron spit out. Then jumps back onto Galvatron's lap and begins to purrr

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:16 pm
by Blackjack
Darkness was falling across the surface of Cybertron, although the planet had no suns and was in a state of perpetual night. The lights of cities were growing dim, the lights of sparks were going out. And yet all around them, the battle still raged on. The Autobots were battered and outnumbered by superior Decepticon firepower, but at least they still held a majority of their bases around the planet. This one, a small research station in the Tagon Heights was only a small loss should the Decepticons gain it. Yet it was a foothold on the path towards Iacon, one that they did not want their enemy gaining.

Blackjack fired a few shots from behind his cover, taking out an advancing Decepticon soldier. He had been recently awarded a medal as one of the best sharpshooters in his unit. The fembot who crouched next to him smiled and picked off another 'con at greater range. He couldn't help but feel adoration for the purple and gold femme, the only better sharpshooter in the unit. They had held the position, along with what remained of their squad for many cycles now yet the 'cons kept advancing. Blackjack had been glad to get news that Makeway had evacuated the site. The fast talking engineer may have lamented leaving some project behind but at least his own life would be safe. Just as he was beginning to feel optimistic about the situation, the unthinkable happened.

Jack, Roulette, time to move, came the voice of their superior officer over the din of the battle, the order's just come in from command. We're pulling out.

Fury rose up in Blackjack. He was not about to let some stuffed cab in Iacon tell him that he should give up on a winning battle. Without thinking about his own safety and ignoring urging from Roulette, he stood and marched towards their commander.

With all respect, sir, who gave the ordah to pull out?

Sentinel Prime, Jack, his commander replied, it was a direct command straight from the top.

Then tell Sentinel Prime to stick his ordahs in his carbueratah. We're not givin' up a winnin' battle.

I'm just relaying the orders Jack, I agree with you. But the High Command feels that this sector is of little strategic importance and is pulling our platoon back to reinforce Iacon Proper.

"They're just shakin' in their gaskets because big bad Megacan is knockin' on their front door. They don't think we can handle him? I'd like to see the big lug right now, I'll put a laser right between his optics."

That will do soldier, his commander was no longer smiling, Blackjack's behavior was bordering on insubordination, you can stay and fight to the Pit Jack, the rest of us are obeying our commander.

And with that the Autobots began to fall back. Blackjack glanced at Roulette as the Decepticon fire grew closer, their foes emboldened by the retreat. He called out to her.

Well I guess that's it sweethart, we're leavin'.

She stood up and began walking towards him, that's fine. Live to fight another day, I suppose.

Whatevah, he sulked, and then his optics grew wide. From behind Roulette, a Decepticon had appeared. It was as though he'd appeared from thin air and the shot he fired went straight towards Blackjack's head. He hardly had time to drop to the ground when he heard the Decepticon yell.

For Megatron's honor you slagheap Autobot!

As Blackjack rose to his feet, he heard Roulette's voice, Get to the rendezvous Jack, I'll keep this guy busy for ya.

Roulette, don't...

Jack, you're sweet, but let a girl have her chance to be a hero once in a while, will ya?

I love you, kid.

I love you too Ja...

She had been interrupted by a blast from the Decepticon which caught her straight in the chest. She'd been firing back and forth with him since Blackjack had begun yelling and she'd had the upper hand. But now the Decepticon fired again, more shots hitting their targets. Blackjack cried out, but was pulled back by the strong hands of another Autobot, his friend Double Clutch.

Jack, I'm sorry, but we've got to go.

Blackjack said nothing, but stared at Roulette's assailant. He made certain to memorize that face and those cold optics.


Those very same optics that he stared into as he wheeled around to face the source of the voice. The Decepticon from that day, that memory, stood before him. The same expression on his face now as then, one of unfeeling hatred. His plans forgotten at the sight of the face, Blackjack raised his rifle and fired.

Today this ends! he screamed as the Decepticon stepped out of the shot's line of fire, this is for her. For Roulette.

Sixshot returned fire as automatically as though he'd played over this moment in his mind dozens of times. It was Blackjack's time to roll for cover behind some piece of machinery within the Nemesis's engine room. Sixshot called out, something Greatshot had said still played at his mind, something that haunted his nightmares.

You bear the mark of this will to "LIVE!" That one fought for something! They knew their PATH!

So that was her name, Roulette.

Blackjack came out of his roll, switching his rifle to autofire mode, he unloaded in Sixshot's direction. The shots ricocheted off of parts of the engines, causing sparks to fly. Don't you dare speak her name!

Sixshot found himself hard pressed to avoid all of the fire coming from the Autobot's weapon and took a few nicks to his armor for his trouble, A question then Autobot. What did she fight for?

Despite the intensity of the battle, Blackjack found himself caught off guard. He hadn't expected his foe, a Decepticon, to care about anything aside from destroying him. At that moment, the power supply to his weapon ran out and he tossed it aside as he charged towards Sixshot. He didn't answer, why should he tell this Decepticon anything. Let him die still wondering. He delivered a strong kick to Sixshot's midsection, one that made the ninja warrior stagger back before tossing his own weapons aside. Sixshot delivered a strong punch to Blackjack's jaw, knocking bolts loose and scattering them across the floor of the great warship. Blackjack was staggered by the strength of this Decepticon. Sixshot was much larger than him and obviously more powerful. Although he came here prepared to fight, he now felt the challenge insurmountable. Would he be able to keep his promise to Cambreaker after all?

Sixshot struck another punch, this one at Blackjack's midsection causing him to double over. He yelled again, What did she fight for Autobot! When Blackjack did not answer, he transformed to his cat mode and tackled the Autobot, biting at his face. Mustering all of his strength, Blackjack held the cat's jaws and pushed it off of himself but not before it took a great bite out of his face, just below his left optic.

Watch it Jack, this is my life too ya know.

Sorry, I'll try to be more careful when 'cons is tryin' to bite my face off.

The thought had only just crossed his mind when Sixshot transformed to his laser pistol mode and delivered a large blast to Blackjack's chest which knocked him back towards the energy chamber of one of the great engines. Sixshot yelled his question again and Blackjack merely looked at him, defiance in his eyes. Enraged, Sixshot glowed with anger and began to divide into six robots. It was one of his greatest techniques and an ancient form of Cybertronian ninjitsu. Each of the six robots transformed into one of Sixshots forms and each opened up with a full blast towards Blackjack. Still smiling with defiance, Blackjack was forced back. The lasers burning into his body, pushing him into the energy chamber which began to combust from the raw energy blasts being shot into it. Sixshot burned with rage as the Autobot burned away in the flames, the question still haunting him.

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Inferno followed Dirge without a word as he travelled through the ship. He was glad that the Decepticon had listened to him, yet slightly annoyed by Galvatron's response to the news. Megatron had been a great leader, one he had been willing to die for. If not for the betrayal, he would still have considered himself Megatron's most loyal follower and would have gladly chosen that leader over Galvatron.

When the computer mentioned low fuel reserves and a damaged engine, Inferno had been about to announce that he would assist in gathering energy to power the ship. His announcement was interrupted by a warning from the computer.

Warning, engine operational capacity dropping. Engine D has sustained heavy damage and there is a fire in the engine compartment. Emergency action required.

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:20 pm
by Rhymus
Skywarp teleports himself and Fasttrack to a point within view of Scorponok and the Nemesis. Skywarp is wearing Mickey Mouse ears, plastic vampire fangs, tighty-whiteys, and Crocs (all of them naturally just the right size to fit on a Transformer, off the rack). Fasttrack is still painted in Optimus Prime's colors, but is now almost entirely covered with Cheez Whiz.

"That was a complete waste of time," Skywarp gripes.

"We found them, didn't we?" Fasttrack counters, gesturing towards Scorponok and, by implication, the other Decepticons with him.

Instead of answering, Skywarp looks past Scorponok and asks, "Is that the Nemesis?"

Fasttrack follows Skywarp's gaze and says, "Oh, hey, yeah. I think so. How about that?"

"We should inform Galvatron that we have returned," Skywarp says with a glare at Fasttrack to remind him that it's his fault they were missing. "I'll check the Nemesis, you see about Scorponok." Then the Seeker teleports over to the Nemesis.

Eventually he finds Dirge and Inferno and asks, "Where's Galvatron?"

Fasttrack, meanwhile, makes his way to Scorponok and asks the same question, leading him to find Galvatron and say, "Mighty Galvatron, I-- Ooh, Family Guy is on," and plop down to watch the end credits (which Fasttrack has somehow mistaken for the opening credits).

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:06 pm
by Dirge
* Dirge hears the alarm blare and yells out orders to the computer, all of which the computer says it is unable to do due to fire damage*

"Computer, seal engine room D off totally, nobody in, nobody out until I say otherwise "

"Complying, engine room sealed off. Fire sprinklers offline, multiple pipe fractures"

"PUMP WATER THROUGH THE PIPES ANYWAY COMPUTER!!!"

* Water starts to blast everywhere at high pressure in the engine room, through the broken pipes and through the sprinklers, eventually putting out the fire.
Just then Skywarp appears. Dirge turns to him and Inferno.*
"Go to engine room D both of you, I need a damage report and I need it NOW!!!!!"

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:48 pm
by Rhymus
Skywarp considers insisting on reporting to Galvatron before taking orders from Dirge, but then realizes that helping to repair such an important asset as the Nemesis might make Skywarp look better to Galvatron than returning empty-handed after going AWOL. Skywarp nods to Dirge, glances at the diagnostics report on Dirge's computer screen to find the center of the damage, and teleports to Engine Room D.

Knowing only the location of the damage and not the cause, Skywarp rematerializes directly between the Autobot Blackjack and the Decepticon Sixshot's six selves, inadvertently providing Blackjack with a living shield (although perhaps not living for that much longer), becoming the new recipient of the majority of Sixshot's barrage of weapons fire.

((OOC: i will let BLACKJACK decide whether Skywarp had the foresight to bring Inferno along when teleporting to Engine Room D, and, if so, whether Skywarp's body also shielded Inferno from Sixshot's assault.))

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:26 am
by Blackjack
((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.

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:21 am
by Dirge
"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"

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:44 am
by Blackjack
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.

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:40 am
by Galvatron
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!!!!!

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:34 pm
by Dirge
* 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*

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:41 pm
by Galvatron
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...