Right. I've got tactics from Chris, Joey, Alex (on MSN), and Martijn...anybody else?
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Right. I've got tactics from Chris, Joey, Alex (on MSN), and Martijn...anybody else?
The main priorities here are to rest up Tengu and interrogate Tira. Since pain won't faze her, I say we go cruel and unusual on the ninja. Anyone got any mind games they'd like to play on her or will we jump straight to the Comfy Chair? :P
When Majin asks the underwear question, can I smack him upside the head? :proud:
Only if Martijn allows it. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by dinowarrior
Right.
Honestly, I haven't had access to a home computer for a while now (now I'm being shoved from the family computer. Nice, eh? :roll: )
The only thing I can browse the NEt with now is my...*GASP* Nintendo Wii. Yeah I just recently discovered that the Internet Channel works. :P Problem is, it takes a long time to post ONE message, so I'm out of the writing loop for now, so no C&B4 or Zlayerz RPG right now. They will continue, though.
I'll have stuff up when I can, and I may or may not let you folks know when I've got access to any of the computers again. Right now, I'm using the library computer and they don't even have Word or Notepad, so I can't use them. Ersh...
Sorry everybody. At the very least you'll see tactics and the occasional witty comment from me. :)
OMG I'M ON MY LAPTOP :O
Meh, I'll continue this as best I can, seeing the current interest...
continuing...
Team 1
Well? Speak, my friends, beamed the Gaul chief.
Okay, I kinda...no, I DO have a question, or two...have you seen any shady characters around these parts? mumbled Die-Ceratops.
I have seen Roman forces trying to infiltrate our village often, said Vitalstatistix. But they are not too bright. Or strong. Other than that, nothing.
Well...you know about our quest, Mr. Vitalstatistix...right? said Flick.
Actually, I have not, said Vitalstatistix. But you may fill me in on the role you play here.
Right... said Flick, and he informed the chief about pretty much everything that had happened to them...the meeting with Kody, the Watcher thrashing around in its 'cage', the titanium gears, Taki (Taki gave a wave of her wedge as she was mentioned), the evil Emperor Geki, and the chief Centurion and the rogue servant Tira whom they met both. Silence followed for a few minutes, and Flick backed as the chief digested all this information.
I think he thinks we're completely nuts, said PMPY in a low voice.
I am proof we cannot be seen as liars, said Taki, equally audibly. I am not from around here, you see.
Eh, he can say you're just disguised as a rogue from the east, whispered PMPY.
I gave too much info, said Flick. So I think not.
At last Vitalstatistix spoke. Well, your story is quite absurd, he said. Your adventures and dealings with beings unknownst to me can come as nothing to me but a mockery of false tales brought to us long ago.
There were an obstinate silence after this dreadful pronouncement...
...broken by the sound of the chief. He was laughing! Do not worry! I believe it all, as I can see you have no reason to lie to me. I can sense your hatred for the Romans, and that is enough for me.
After another silence, this one seemingly louder than the last, Die-Ceratops then voiced his second question. Do you...then, perchance, have like an...artifact of some sort?
Could you possibly mean this? At that, Vitalstatistix held up something rather large and shiny...and familiar...
It's one of those titanium gears! cried PMPY.
Ah, then that is the question, isn't it? mused Vitalstatistix. Should I, or shouldn't I give this to you?
Um, please do! exclaimed Flick. We need it to save others who might be afflicted by that unknown hacker!
Well... The chief paused, considering his options. At length he spoke again. Let us make a compromise. If you help us Gauls win our freedom from our enclosed encampment here then I shall gladly give you this mighty object, as that will be final proof your story is true; if you are true heroes, then you will help us prevail. However, if you do not help us, or if you fail beside us, you will be banished from the village.
He was then shocked as all five told him, at once: We WILL help.
You made up your minds so swiftly, didn't you? laughed the Chief.
We have no choice, even if you told us we did, said Taki.
And we can't leave our friends behind, said Nitro-Gene. No matter how much Joey bugged me before.
That's true, said Flick. Say, Chief, what colour is your - OW!
Marti, not good a time, snarled Die-Ceratops, having just smacked him in the side. Hard.
Don't...do...that... Flick groaned (Martijn's eyes watering in pain).
So, then, what were your plans? asked PMPY.
We didn't have one, said Asterix sadly. They can't get in, but we all can't get out at once, which is what we want to do. We don't want the Romans hounding us everywhere we go, constantly. We want to be let alone.
So...who wants to go to Rome and kick some Roman butt? shouted Nitro-Gene.
Not so fast, Paul! barked Flick. We need a better plan than to just go to their doorstep and get caught there trying to fight them. We need more allies...
...oh yeah! We need the others, don't we? said Nitro-Gene.
And Tira, as well, Taki growled. I want to know why she's here and why she turned against us. An answer to that still has not formed in my mind.
Personally, I'd rather like to bash down the whole Roman empire, but it would be impossible with our numbers, said Asterix. They have tens of thousands of soldiers...
Mkay, us seven will vote our on objective. Is that fair, Chief? said Flick. You and Asterix can tell us what you wish to do, as well. You are the strongest Gauls in the village, after all.
I would vote for breaking them down instantly, said Vitalstatistix, before they knew what had hit them. A sudden rush into the onset is the best route to me. What say you, Asterix?
Err...I really feel it's wrong to disagree with you, O Chief Vitalstatistix, muttered Asterix, but I stand by what I said about our numbers being too few.
Right, that's one vote for each... said Flick. Now it's our turn.
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Team 1 Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus - 97%
Push Me Pull You - 96%
Flick of the Wrist - 96%
Nitro-Gene 5.0 - 70%
Items in Stock
Power Boost
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
Party Members and Health
Taki - 96%
Find your friends, or march straight to Rome with war? Your choice.
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Team 2
The group looked at each other, and then back at Tira.
Lock her in, said Nidhogg. She can have nothing.
Good idea, said NSBFR-X.
Huh? What are you thinking of? hissed Tira, and she stopped thrashing instantly. She had become rather quiet...and cold. You think I'm claustrophobic or something?
Shut it, snarled Nidhogg. And get in there. You can come out only when you decide to tell us stuff.
Tira laughed. Lame. I could stare at nothing for several weeks and remain fine. You suck at torture methods.
Oh, this shouldn't be a problem, then, said Nidhogg brightly, and he shoved her inside, quickly locking the hovel up after the rest of the group had exited. They could hear humming from the hovel.
Nutcase, said Clawdius. We should have used the Comfy Chair.
If she's really resilient, we'll resort to that, said NSBFR-X. Now, what do you say about healing these two first?
Greatest plan ever, groaned Tengu. Look around, will you?
Nah, you two come with me, said Nidhogg. And THEN we'll look around. You guys make sure she doesn't escape, please.
Righty-o, said Clawdus. The humming from inside the hovel had stopped.
It took Nidhogg a little while to find all that he needed, but after some scavenging around the outskirts of Lutetia, he had found quite a bit of useful stuff.
This will do, said Nidhogg happily as he, Tengu, and Tsunami looked upon their scraps. Five Tool Kits, three Power Boosts, and a Drive Boost had been collected.
Joey, you must have outdone yourself, said Tsunami. I feel faint...ugh...
Wait, no! said Nidhogg loudly, and he quickly administered one of the Tool Kits to Tsunami. The effects were instantaneous; Tsunami had fully recovered, and his flipper had returned, back at full strength.
That must feel so damn good, said Tengu. Gimme one, willya?
Once Tengu had recovered, they hurried back to the group. Tira was humming again, but they could hear a note of panic behind it now.
Right. Bottoms up, Frank and Steve, said Nidhogg.
Hey! What about me?! growled Mechavore, as NSBFR-X and Clawdius returned to full strength.
I need one more than you do, snapped Nidhogg. You're almost at full health to begin with.
Mechavore grunted, but made no further argument as Nidhogg too began to heal himself. Once that was done, he turned to the others.
So, how's she doing? he asked.
She's like a vegetarian confronted with haggis, laughed Clawdius.
There is a veggie haggis... said NSBFR-X, who had to stop himself from laughing as well.
I CAN HEAR YOU, YOU KNOW!!! yelled Tira from the hovel.
WE DON'T CAAAAARE... Clawdius shot back, in almost a sing-song voice.
How long before she cracks? said Mechavore.
2 more minutes, I'd say, said Nidhogg.
...15 seconds, smirked Tsunami.
Now they could hear whimpering behind the hovel.
Seems a little cruel, but I guess it's worth it, said Tsunami.
I can be very cruel, Tsunami, replied Tengu, his blades glinting. I cut a rope suspending a 16-ton weight over top of my aunt.
The others were shocked.
Oh don't worry, it missed by a mile, yawned Tengu. If this little vermin in there couldn't endure pain, I'd have her in so much pain it'd be unfair to those who do enjoy pain.
...you can really do that? remarked Nidhogg, startled.
I'd be glad to show you, answered Tengu mischievously. Unlock the door after she tells us what we want, and I can have her begging for mercy at our...er, wheels. If you want. I'm sure you all do.
They looked towards the hovel for a moment.
Hmm...I haven't felt this evil in a while, sneered NSBFR-X. Shall we?
Let's, snarled Clawdius.
NOOOOOOO!!! Instantly, the hovel was smashed against from the inside. LEAVE ME ALOOOOOONE!!!
Sorry, but you made up your mind, and we've made up ours, said NSBFR-X pleasantly.
NO! NOOOOOOOO! ...ALL RIGHT, FINE...JUST DON'T HURT ME...PLEASE... Sobbing noises were heard.
And we haven't even touched her yet... NSBFR-X was quite nonplussed.
So you lied earlier...you can't take pain... said Nidhogg slowly.
Oh good, I can show you how cruel I can be, then, Tengu growled.
NO! DON'T, PLEASE... Tira sobbed
Then speak! barked Nidhogg. He turned to the others. Guys? What should we get the little scamp to spill?
I have some things... smirked Clawdius.
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Team 2 Health
Clawdius Decimus Murderous - 100%
Tengu VII - 100%
NSBFR-X - 100%
Nidhogg - 100%
Items in Stock
Power Boost x 3
Drive Boost
Party Members and Health
Tsunami - 100%
Mechavore - 82%
Just as Team 1 asked Vitalstatistix for info about himself and the gauls, so now you, Team 2, must ask Tira for info about herself...again, two questions each.
having read that I say lets find our friends, no rush, or does any of my teammembers disagree with me?
well written Kody
...it's very rare that one of my plans works perfectly as planned, feeling really fuzzy inside about that now :proud:
Questions...I'll leave them to the others I think, having trouble coming up with anything specific. Something that'll advance the plot preferably, as much as I'd like to know what underwear Tira has on :P
Too lazy to write fights, so a continuation of this (with the few comments I have by the way :P) will do for now...not that you're complaining or anything. I hope not, anyway. :P
continuing...
Team 1
Well, seeing as we might need to take this a bit seriously, it'd be a bit overzealous to just march into Rome and smash stuff around, said Flick. They may already legions against us...not like that helps them strategy-wise, but if we came in force, they'd counter it with their numbers. We need a plan, and thus we need to find the others to see what we can come up with. Plus they can help our numbers, and, well, we miss them! Anybody disagree? He turned to the others. To his bemusement they all chimed in with a no way.
That's settled, then. We shall go to find your comrades, said Vitalstatistix. With you I go, and also send 100 of my warriors, including Asterix.
That sounds fair, since the next thing we'd do is figure out a way to attack, said Flick. Well, let's go find 'em!
Where should we look? said Die-Ceratops. Please excuse me, Martijn, but we need to find out exactly how to find our friends, yeah?
Easy, said Flick. They'd be in Lutetia. Either that, or they'd be coming straight here. They wouldn't be stupid enough to take on the entire empire, the 5 of them, so they'd find the nearest town, and Lutetia seems to be it.
How do you know these things? said Nitro-Gene in awe.
I don't, I'm just guessing, said Flick, with a rather sheepish chuckle. The rest groaned. Nah, I kid, that's where they'd probably be.
And if they're not? said PMPY.
Then we figure out the next move to find them, said Flick. Sound fair?
Yeah, chorused everyone around Flick.
Good, now let's go! said Asterix jovially and went off towards the path from Gaul, leading the battalion.
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Team 2
Some things, eh Steve? said Nidhogg. Then spill.
Gladly, smirked Clawdius. He turned to the locked hovel. So, why have you turned on Kody and your team?
Egh...HMPH! Very well, I'll tell you. Because there's something in it for me... came the malicious reply from within.
For you? What third-party's involved here? growled Tengu.
Hang on...is this the same bloke who stole Kody's referee's identity? asked NSBFR-X.
I wouldn't know, hissed Tira's voice. I don't know who did it myself...all I was offered was...power, and more power...
And look where that power got you, scoffed Nidhogg.
I DON'T HAVE IT YET, screeched Tira. Master will...will only give it to me if I succeed..AND YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!
Yes, we do tend to do that, said Clawdius pleasantly. Who's this Master of yours?
He is the manifestation of power itself, hissed Tira. And...and he will free me from the twisted bondage of this world; I will be free to erase everything that displeases me...including you ignorant fools. And that's all I'm telling you of him...
I guess he won't free you if he thinks you're worthless, said Nidhogg. Which is kinda what we think of you right now. Right then, I think we're done with her -
Wait! cried Clawdius. I'm not done yet. You! he shouted at the hovel. Why are you following us? What do we have to do with this power 's plans?
Much, came the reply.
Right, worthless witch interrogated, I think we can dispose of her now, snarled Tengu.
We can't, said Nidhogg. I just remembered; Kody doesn't want us to kill her, he wants us to take her back so he can deal with her.
You're kidding me... said Mechavore with a groan. We have to put up with this ditz?
Apparently, said Clawdius. Though I wouldn't have killed her myself, just tortured her a bit. Oh well.
Hey, do you hear someone coming? asked Tsunami.
If that someone is more than a hundred warriors at your service, I believe I do, said a familiar voice.
The group turned sharply.
Flick was there. They couldn't see the expression, but somehow they knew that Martijn was smirking. And there were PMPY, Die-Ceratops, Nitro-Gene, Taki, Asterix, and 101 other Gaulish warriors they did not recognize.
DUDES! cried Nitro-Gene. Great to see you again!
Uh, yeah Paul, hi, said Nidhogg, inputting his own nervous chuckle.
Where've you all been? Tsunami asked.
Getting re-inforcements, chucked Die-Ceratops. Mr. Vitalstatistix here has kindly joined our kick-Roman-bullocks campaign becuase he despises them too.
Excellent! said Clawdius. Well, do we have a surprise for you. Look who we've caught here.
Eh? said Flick. He peered at the hovel. Who the bloody hell is in there?!
Taki already knew. Tira... she growled, and raised her voice. Why've you betrayed us?!
No answer.
Well, she was bribed by a petty third-party and seems to be hanging on its resolution to grant her everlasting and untold power, explained NSBFR-X. Bit cliche, if you ask me. So far it's failed and she's whining like a badger in a trap.
Stop taunting me! came the howl from the hovel.
How about no? said Die-Ceratops. Let her out, I wanna see her snivelling self. And besides, she can't possibly get away now.
Chris! barked Flick. We're about to gatecrash Rome, endless distractions await, and before you know she'll be gone within two flicks of a...wait...flick...never mind, he broke off lamely. Just leave her here.
If you want, I can take her back to Kody right now, said Nitro-Gene. It'll be no problem for me.
Uh, Paul, with your attention span she'll be gone within 5 seconds, said Nidhogg exasperatedly. Remember what happened last time?
Oh... Nitro-Gene looked ashamed. Sorry...
And who's this? asked Flick. Nice disc.
Mechavore, replied the blue bot.
Needs more srimech, grunted Die-Ceratops. Mechavore growled at him.
Hey Asterix! called a voice. Obelix had come. Where you going?
Obelix! There you are! Asterix sighed. You were out again while the group and I here were decision-making. Out getting more roast boar, I presume?
Yes indeedy, slurped Obelix.
Well we can have some after we settle with this whole deal here, said Asterix. Hope that appeals to you, my friend.
Awww...okay, Asterix, said Obelix. Can I come with you though?
Of course! We need all the help we can get! chimed in Flick, hearing this.
We need somebody to guard this one here, though, if I am not mistaken, Clawdius turned to the hovel and back. Otherwise she'll shred it and leave.
I'll do that, growled Taki.
No! said Flick. She's familiar with you. We need someone she doesn't recognize.
Looks like a job for me, grunted Mechavore. I can hold my own against the wench, if she tries anything. And seeing as she's weak and can't recover, she probably won't. And besides, doesn't look like she has a flipper, she added sarcastically.
Good-o, said NSBFR-X, as Mechavore went to guard the hovel. Well, let's get going, then!
WAIT!!! yelled Nitro-Gene. Everybody jumped, and turned to him in annoyance. Can't we raise the rest of the village against them? They hate all this, and they'd want to mess up the Romans good, right?
Asterix considered this. Well it IS true that Lutetia has never counted Rome as a true friend for the past few years...
I like Paul's idea, actually, said Nidhogg, to general astonishment. Thing is, do you?
Well...convincing the entire village folk to fight with us seems reasonable, but it may also leave the village itself defenseless. No walls will hold without any men, said Clawdius.
Well it was just an idea... Nitro-Gene muttered.
Don't count it out yet, Paul, said Nidhogg. I think it's a very good idea, and we should vote on this.
The group was silent.
If you don't bloody vote, I'm rushing off to beat up the Romans my bloody self, snapped Nidhogg.
Joey, that's...bloody stupid, said Tengu, annoyed.
So is not giving this thing a chance, growled Nidhogg. Well? Vote on this issue, or witness Mr. Joey McConnell AKA Nidhogg throw himself to the lions. And believe me, I don't want to. Seriously, nuh-uh.
Fine, fine, groaned Taki. Shall we?
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THE PARTIES HAVE REUNITED!
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ASTERIX, OBELIX, VITALSTATISTIX, AND 100 GAULISH WARRIORS HAVE TEMPORARILY JOINED YOUR TEAM!
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Vitalstatistix
Shape: Comengetorix (most recent...S7?)
Weight: 500kg
Drivetrain and Power: LEM200s, NiCad Battlepacks, and inner 4WD
Armour: 5 layers of 10mm Ti/V bolted together on the sides, 10mm Hardox wedge, 5mm Hardox top and rear, and 10mm aluminium underbelly
Weaponry: Full-pressure titanium-headed axe, surrounded by a flipper. The flipper is actually two flipping arms connected at the rear. Can toss approx. 2000kg.
Srimech: Axe/flipper
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Gaulish Warrior (100)
Shape: Vercingetorix (S4)
Weight: 80kg
Drivetrain and Power: S28-400s, NiCad Battlepacks, inner 4WD
Armour: 6mm titanium all around
Weaponry: Full-pressure titanium-headed axe.
Srimech: Axe
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Health
Clawdius Decimus Murderous - 100%
Tengu VII - 100%
NSBFR-X - 100%
Nidhogg - 100%
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus - 97%
Push Me Pull You - 96%
Flick of the Wrist - 96%
Nitro-Gene 5.0 - 70%
Items in Stock
Power Boost (x4)
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost (x2)
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
Party Members
Tsunami - 100%
Taki - 96%
Asterix - 100%
Obelix - 100%
Vitalstatistix - 100%
Gaulish Warriors (100) - 100%
Right. The parties are reunited, and with Tira kept in check by Mechavore, you can vote on whether you want to convince the villagers to fight with you, or to march straight to Rome right away. What'll it be?
I say we march on Rome straight away :talker:
We're the heroes, how can we lose?
Well, seeing as the last time I entered, I was a worthless pile of crud, I might as well enter with a bot approved by AJ(The oldest surviving member of Fanfic): American Oil.
American Oil (Active)
Weight: 110kg
Shape: All Torque (S2), which is a long box with a wedge on the front and back. However, the wedge at the front is extended all the way to the ground. The sides are also slanted 10 degrees inward, like a wedge, to prevent stranding.
Colour: Chrome with 3 stripes: one red, one white, and one blue running down the middle. The sides are black.
Dimensions: 90cm x 70cm x 20cm
Drive: 4 24v S28-400 Magmotors, powered by 6x NiCad Battlepacks.
Locomotion: 2 70cm x 10cm x 10cm rubber tank tracks.
Armour: 6.5mm titanium/vanadium alloy
Speed: 17mph
Ground Clearance: 0mm at the front due to extended wedge, and at the sides and back due to torsion-sprung 5mm titanium skirts. The springs are wrapped around a foam rod to prevent shock damage. 5mm without skirts.
Turning Circle: 0m
Weapons: A 750psi rear-hinged flipper with 20 flips mounted on the front, powered by a 2.5kg Co2 tank. The flipper uses an 80mm bore 300mm stroke hydraulic ram, and the rear wedge should prevent me from flipping myself.
Srimech: The flipper. Luckily, the slightly modified All Torque shape prevents it from being stranded on
its side.
Strength: Tough, uses the 10kg track advantage wisely.
Weakness: Tracks Controversy
Bio: This robot was previously a newcomer in both Robot SMASH and AJWars. While it performed lacklusterly both times(being beaten by Liar 2 and Infusion respectively), I have decided to be possibly stupid and revive it, mostly due to me not properly exploiting the tracks weight advantage. If you need to know, this robot was formerly Cyrilium 2.
Strength: It pushes(since it has tracks, I might as well push with them) and flips. Doesn't do much else except talk.
*Is afraid that robot will not be allowed in, but is relieved due to Kody allowing me to enter MToD3*
...I reckon Frank might want a word or two with you about that assertion Mark :proud:
Uh, Mark? You were beaten a long time ago by AJ and Liam. They have reserved spots still. Either that or they actually entered bots which I can't remember at the moment.
Yeah, I said only 2 bots were remaining after Paul and Joey entered...unless that is not the case? If not, someone check for me. I'm too lazy/busy writing something else at the moment. :P
Let me look back...
According to what I've read, AJ only reserved, and never entered a bot, while Liam entered Forza.
Yes, well, I never said AJ's reservation ran out, did I? No, I didn't. So AJ is still in.
Sorry Mark.
:? You mean you're willing to let him keep a reservation he made... Almost a year ago?
Why not? This isn't a regular 'tournament', and I kinda foresaw this anyway. :P
Plus AJ is on here a lot more than you think. Sometimes he doesn't sign in, but lurks as a guest, and I can do that as well. And I talk to him on MSN quite a bit. So don't try to tell me he's not active enough to take part in this. :P
The thing isn't that he's not on alot. The thing is that he made that reservation a year ago, and still hasn't put in his stats. That's the reason why I feel I should be allowed in.
Read the first part of my post. :P
Not only that, but Fanfic's been stalled anyway so I'm willing to let it slide.Quote:
Originally Posted by kodster
And going through my MSN archives, AJ actually did enter a bot: GeForce 4.0. He just didn't post it. (yes, I bugged him about it but that's not the point :P)
Well, when are you going to add Liam and AJ to the mix of characters? After the party manages to silently storm Rome, attack and kill Caesar(Who I think would be a good idea to be an invertible cage spinner, like PsycloniZer), and acquire the 2nd titanium gear?
I'll decide that. And I don't need suggestions, thank you kindly.
Well, am I at least in the Line?
If you continue to be annoying like this, I'm not going to consider you for ANYTHING. Have some god damn freakin' PATIENCE, or else I will lose my own, double quick.
And here's a suggestion from me: stop bloody posting everytime someone else posts. Almost every second post I've seen recently on Fanfic happens to be your own. You don't have to reply in every bloody topic, you know. Things progress slowly this time of year. I can't believe how many times you need to be told this.
Now please allow me to continue this. At my own pace, that is. Thank you. :P
Pace? Pfft, pace is overrated. I'm going to make a major summary update here, just so everybody knows what's gone on and what's happening at the moment...
SUMMARY OF EVENTS SO FAR...
The heroes (Martijn, Matty, Steve, Frank, Alex, and Chris) meet Kody, Kody fills them in what's happened (The Watcher (ref) gone haywire due to someone nicking his entire identity) and requests that they find six objects known as titanium gears. They accept. Kody fuses the heroes with their selected machines:
Martijn = Flick of the Wrist
Matty = Push Me Pull You
Steve = Clawdius Decimus Murderous
Frank = Never-Seen-Before-Fic-Robot-X
Alex = Tengu VII
Chris = Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus
...and sends them to Ohmi Bot-fu Kingdom first; they are immediately attacked by a horde but easily dispatch them. Turning away from Ohmi at first, they meet up with a renegade ninja, Taki, who is actually in league with Kody, and an ally, Tsunami. Tsunami joins after being rescued from a sentry sent by the evil emperor. Taki joins the party after Frank defeats her in a one-on-one duel, proclaiming he has 'honor'. Afterwards, they travel to the city, and ultimately bring down the corrupted Fu-Ma empire ruled by emperor Geki, who had a titanium gear in his possession, making him all powerful. Laying the smackdown on Geki, and acquiring the first titanium gear, they head back to meet Kody, who smiles and then sends them off to The Gaul Pit next, Taki and Tsunami included. Landing in the middle of Lutetia, they encounter Joey and Paul (who are Nidhogg and Nitro-Gene 4.0, respectively), who are in pursuit of a traitor, Tira. They catch her but ultimately she is driven out of their clutches by a assault from an Roman-ic empire of robots, Marcus Ignutus being their head officer. Half of the entire group (Joey, Steve, Alex, and Frank, plus Tsunami) and brought to the cellar prisons while the rest escape, and try to pursue Tira and fail, but get the attention of gaulish robots, Asterix and Obelix. After buying some items from a merchant, they are willingly taken to their own Gaulish village and try to garner info from the chief, Vitalstatistix. Meanwhile, the imprisoned group manage to break free after repairing a weakened prisoner in their same cell, Mechavore. They break into the open and meet Marcus Ignutus and his battalion again, only Marcus' battalion is much smaller and they are able to crush him. They escape and meet Tira again, who startlingly lays a beating on them until being subdued. They stumble into Lutetia, and find some health-restoring items that heal their wounds against Marcus' battalion, and Tira. Then they interrogate Tira, with little success until Alex gets really...psychotic, himself, and Tira breaks down. They are a bit perturbed to hear there's a Master ordering her around. Just as they are deciding what to do with her, Martijn and the others enter the village and the entire team is reformed, with a Gaulish army at their service. The last thing that happens is Mechavore guarding Tira and Joey thinking aloud to raise the villagers to attack the Romans, but now he's not sure if they sure just attack and leave the villagers alone, or get their help...
So there you have it. You've been brought up to speed, and Joey already has tactics in. The choice before you is: attack the Roman empire straight away by yourselves, or call on the villagers of Lutetia to help. Which will it be?
I'm not too proud to go looking for help before attacking an entire army :)
ermz... ermz... ermz... Im pondering here, some help of the villagers is not bad, its good even, BUT, isnt it a bit of a waste to dedicate our entire team of 8, plus all the forces we already have on our side, to that task? How about we dedicate 2 of us to the task of rallying the villagers, I firmly believe between the 6 of us we have left, and Tsunami, and Taki, and the Gaulish army, we have enough power to put up a good fight, although maybe a defensive one. If at some point our 2 remaining team members and the forces they rallied come to aid us, we can go on the offense and turn the tide in our favour. The reason Id like 2 of our party for this job is so that, when the villagers are unwilling to help, 1 can report this to us and the other can continue convincing them.
And erm... if this village really is a random little village, I doubt every inhabitant robot will be able to fight porperly. Asking for everyone to fight along us, including maybe the elderly and the infants, may not gather much goodwill, and we dont really need them either.
Right, waitin' for Steve and Alex to post tactics since I bugged them on MSN. :)
I say we see if we can rile up the villagers into a revolution and storm to war. If not, we can ask to find someone who will help us.
Given Clawdius' Roman background, though, I'm not entirely sure that I'd be the best one to talk to the villagers. :lame:
well Im willing to give talking to the villagers a go if you need me to do that, perhaps take Tsunami with me to help me out while the rest attack the Romans, that is, if you guys like my tactic :O
Meh, Alex had his time. :P And Marti and Steve put forth some good suggestions, soooo...THIS SHALL BE IN THE PROCESS OF...
continuing!!!
Well? What do you think? said Nidhogg impatiently.
I daresay your threat is breaking the barrier that is foolishness, said Flick, but there'll be no need for that, as I agree with the idea.
Nitro-Gene looked positively delighted when Clawdius added, As do I.
However, said Flick, we shouldn't leave this to everyone, so Joey, you can go and lead the attack, if you wish.
You mean, you're still going to...? asked Taki.
Let the attack go ahead? Of course! said Flick. But we'll dedicate 2 of us to the task of rallying villagers who are fit to come to our aid, lest it fall ill in Rome. For this I shall stay behind. Who else will?
The group was silent, and made no answer for a long time. At long last there came a grunt from Tsunami. Me.
And there are no objections?
Again, there was no answer.
Very well, off with you! barked Flick. We'll get this lot herded up for you within a few hours, even less.
Heh, looks like I can have my cake and eat it too, chuckled NSBFR-X.
Well to be honest I was all for attacking straight-away, myself, simpered Nidhogg. But I personally thought that was a good idea.
I do feel important now, beamed Nitro-Gene.
Hope you know what you're doing... muttered Taki.
Course we do, retorted Tengu. We're off to give the empire a right good kick up the -
All right, let's goooooo!!! shouted Die-Ceratops, drowning out Tengu; the army roared away along the path back to Rome, leaving Flick, Tsunami, and Mechavore behind.
You sure you can keep whats-her-face in there? questioned Flick.
Puh-lease, I eat spare parts for breakfast, yawned Mechavore.
If that pleases you... Tsunami then turned to Flick. So, what's the plan?
Plan? What plan? Just get this lot gathered up, we need to speak with them, answered Flick.
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Army
The force set off down the path from Lutetia to Rome in high spirits. The joy of battle was upon the Gauls, and they obssessed over the thought of paying back the cruelty Caesar and the Romans had shown to them. Alone of the Gauls, Asterix and Obelix were silent; Obelix possibly because he was thinking about roast boar (How...? said Nidhogg.), but Asterix was very quiet, most unlike himself. NSBFR-X seemed to notice.
Why so serious? inquired NSBFR-X, earning a groan from Tengu for the glaringly obvious reference.
Well... Asterix's mustache ornament twitched. Normally I would be as raucous as my fellows here, but still, it is after all Caesar himself, even our ancestor Vercingetorix could not defy him. He is merciless, that pompous dictator.
He doesn't know about us, however, piped up Nitro-Gene. We're heroes, we can take whatever he can dish at us, expected or no.
U-uh...Paul... stuttered PMPY. You just had to say that...
What do you mean 'I had to s-'... Nitro-Gene stopped talking. He seemed to have been lost for words.
Soldiers were coming up the path. Too many to avoid, and unassailable by appearance. Whether they had been ordered to stomp Lutetia into the ground it stood upon, or to retrieve the prisoners, they were grim to look upon, and showed no signs of emotion (though that may have been due to the fact that you can't read a robot's 'expression'). The Gauls started muttering to each other as the Roman infantry kept approaching. Then behind them, with a shock, the heroes could see mechanisms. Trebuchets. Giant, wooden-crafted, steel-panelled, and filled with boulders and large pieces of shrapnel. They were being hauled along by large knight-like robots with claws and lances. The muttering of the Gauls turned into gasps as the Gauls themselves beheld these destructive projectile hurlers. At last the army of Romans stopped. They had not surrounded their enemies, yet the commanders were very near Nidhogg and Tengu, who were in front. Nidhogg stood his ground.
By order of Gaius Julius Caesar, shouted one of the sentries. The Gaulish rebellion is hereby ordered to disband, return to their own village, and never set forth again unless Caesar wills it to be. Furthermore, the Gauls will take oaths never to assail Caesar the great again, in arms, open or secret. The Gaulish village itself shall be triutary to Caesar, and the remaining inhabitants shall bear no arms, but have leave to govern their own affairs. But for the loss of several of his soldiers, Caesar demands retribution; thus the Gauls shalt pay what is due.
This ominous pronouncement held sway over the allied army for some time. The silence seemed to hold them in its claw...then it was broken. Asterix was draining something from a vial. It looked like a potion. It was the *glug glug glug* that attracted stares. Asterix finished it down, let out a satisfied ahhhh..., then set forth until he was in front of one of the commanders, who snarled down at him, but Asterix did not flinch.
By Toutatis! This Caesar has dictated our poor village long enough! We demand freedom! And we shall make it so! With that reply, Asterix slammed into the commander, and by some sort of brute force, or just plain luck, the commander was sent flying back into the middle ranks of his army, landing on a few of them was an almighty CRASH, which was taken by the infantry as a great insult. They roared and charged.
Come, my friends, and my brothers! said Vitalstatistix. Let us drink to our battle!
With that, he tossed vials to the heroes. What's this? asked Nitro-Gene.
The secret of our strength, answered the chief. I only use it in extreme circumstances; it is a magic potion made by our druid, Getafix. It will help you temporarily. Drink, drink it up while you can! He drained his own vial and rallied his troops as they did the same. The heroes looked at each other.
Bottoms up, they said to each other, and drained their vials. For a second they felt nothing...then...
Slowly, but surely, it came. It was a warm feeling...it stole through every inch of them, bestowing upon them a power they did not recognize. But somehow they knew it had strengthed them to beyond belief. They felt exhilerated.
Oh yeah...let's give 'em hell, guys! roared Nidhogg, making a sudden burst towards the army of Romans. CHAAAAAARGE!!!
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SUB-BOSS ENCOUNTER!!!
Roman Centurion x 10
Shape: Centurion from S3
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Centurion from S3
Speed: 15mph
Armour: 5mm Hardox
Weaponry: Pneumatic lifting forks and a rear axe.
Srimech: Axe
Weak points: High ground clearance.
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Roman Soldier x 1000
Shape: Iron Awe 2½
Weight: 125kg
Colour: Iron Awe 2½
Speed: 12mph
Armour: 3.2mm Hardox
Weaponry: Front rear-hinged flipper, and axe; the shaft is shaped like a sword and the axe head resembles that of a pickaxe.
Srimech: Axe
Weak points: Unprotected sides.
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Army Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus = 300%
Push Me Pull You = 300%
Nitro-Gene 4.0 = 300%
Clawdius Decimus Murderous = 300%
NSFBR-X = 300%
Tengu VII = 300%
Nidhogg = 300%
Taki = 300%
Asterix = 300%
Obelix = 300%
Vitalstatistix = 300%
Gaulish Warrior x100 = 300%
Items In Stock
Power Boost (x4)
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost (x2)
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
So! You are in what seems like a hopeless battle...or is it hopeless? The Gaul chief has bestowed upon you all a special power through the magic potion made by the Gaulish druid. Fight to victory!
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Flick of the Wrist, Tsunami, and Mechavore
Well...hi, stammered Flick. Uh...I guess you're wondering why I called you all here...
You're ruddy wel' right! barked a grubby-looking merchant, not the one from before. What th'bloody 'ell you call us 'ere for?
Well, you see...er... Flick stammered. We need - no, we beg you many of you to come fight...the Romans, with us...
There was an outbreak of laughter. Martijn turned red with frustration, though he was glad no one could see behind Flick's exterior armour. The plan clearly wasn't going as well as he had hoped.
Right! howled an innkeeper. How about that? 'Right on, lads, let's just barge straight in and ask for our cup of sugar!' You should be the next village fool, soon!
SHUT IT! roared a voice. The villagers went deathly quiet. Flick turned to see who had made the outburst, and saw Mechavore there. Her disc was spinning and it was a sign that she was very angry indeed.
Hey, aren't you supposed to be guarding that Tira? demanded Flick.
Tsunami has agreed to switch places for the time being, replied Mechavore irritably. And these...fellows aren't making me a happy lady at the moment.
Well what th'ell d'you 'spect us t'do? roared the grubby merchant. 'Ere thousands 'pon thousands times stronger than us! Yer mad!
Well look at it this way, said Flick. You can either die being prisoners, or die on the battlefield. How's that?
It's your fault we're going to be prisoners, grunted a metallurgist. The Romans will mop up your small force and then punish us! We'll die horribly, either way. Is that fair to you?
That's kinda what I just said, sighed Flick. But Mechavore had had enough.
Listen! she growled. You can either fight for your freedom, and die free if it comes to that, or you can die in servitude and live long years of torment before you die. Believe me, I've lived in torment. What say you to that?!
I would sooner slay myself, snorted the innkeeper. And you lived in captivity? By God's hand, I'd believe fire can turn to ice before I believed you were incarcerated.
Mechavore snarled, and would have gave the innkeeper a hefty blow to the flank, had Flick not stopped her. We're not the enemy, remember? hissed Flick. Don't take things so personally.
If you do not wish to fight for us, and regain freedom, then that is your own decision. However, added Flick. Victory or defeat may be decided by a choice few. Those few could potentially be you. If you do not aid us, surely defeat will be upon us, and yourselves later on. Remember that. He turned away, to much muttering from the crowd behind.
All right Mechie...or may I call you that?
You may not, Mechavore seethed.
Fine, fine, keep your skirts on. You sure Tsunami can -
I am well, called a voice to their left; Tsunami seemed to be almost grinning. Whatever has gone on?
Well the plan of Paul's failed, grumbled Flick. But I guess we're heroes, and we're destined to do this sorta thing.
Whatever trace of a grin there was, it faded from Tsunami instantly. What can we do without others keeping faith in us? he asked despairingly.
We do what we do, answered Flick. And that is to go aid the others. We must go.
Right, said Mechavore. But I want to pay them back -
Excuse me, growled Tsunami. But who will look out for this little fool? He gave the shack holding Tira a nudge.
You will, Mechavore snapped. I want revenge and I won't be denied.
I want to help as well! shouted Tsunami. And if you'll remember, I got locked in there as well.
Not as long as I was, growled the blimpbot.
Guys, guys, what's going on? cried Flick. I thought we were supposed to helping the others, not fighting amongst ourselves!
We need to figure out who'll guard that idiot in here, that's what, replied Tsunami. And she refuses to, he added angrily, turning to face Mechavore, who looked murderous.
Whoa whoa whoa, that's it? said Flick. Well we need to think of something, then, we can't go off without making sure she's guarded. After all, the walls of a prison are useless without someone to guard them.
True, that, sighed Tsunami. Well, we'll let you decide.
Wait, m-me? stammered Flick.
Well, I want Mechavore to guard Tira, but she wants me to guard Tira, so your vote is a tie-breaker, replied Tsunami. Unless you can think of something else.
Hrmz... Flick turned away; inside, Martijn began to think...
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Health
Flick of the Wrist = 100%
Items in Stock
None
Party Members and Health
Tsunami = 100%
Mechavore = 82%
This is for Martijn alone to decide. What'll it be, Marti? Cast a vote (to who?) for someone to guard Tira, or try to think of something else?
Having read the Asterix comics myself, I can personally guarantee that short of deliberately shedding our armour and handing the centurions an illustrated guide on robot dismemberment, and then driving very very slowly towards them, there is absolutely no way in the world that it is possible to lose this one. :proud:
Still, if at all possible grab some top-ups of that potion, and then basically just attack in whatever manner happens to come to mind, rather aggressively, and this should be done in no time.
OK, it's big battle time - and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. :proud:
Given that my main weapon, the crushing arm, is a slow mover, I suggest the quicker bots tackle the grunts while I try and take a bite out of the Centurians. They're big, but far fewer in number. With my magical enhancements (whatever they may be) and my low, low front against their high ground clearance, I should be able to take a couple out with some luck, or at least damage them enough for the heavy hitters to finish off.
To war! 8)
a private quest!
sorry, need more time to make up my mind on this one :P
I won't receive half the tactics I need and since I already have over half of the ones I'm going to get... :P
continuing...
It was pandemonium.
The party of Heroes and Gauls strode every which way, sending Roman forces flying. No matter how hard the Romans tried, they simply could not counter the attacks, and soon enough, all the Romans were strewn across the field.
Or so they assumed, until a cry from Asterix roused them. Looking around, they saw that more soldiers were marching up around them. They were trapped, and soon, ten times and more than ten times that of the forces they had already fought had ringed them in a sea of enemies.
25,000...
But it mattered not. Though entirely and absurdly outnumbered, the forces fought on, and just when the magic potion was starting to wear off, they had reduced the entire Roman army to scraps.
The Gaulish army cheered. Not one of them was even lightly damaged, and they began to dance about in celebration. At least until Tengu stopped them.
Uh, I don't think we've truly won yet, he called. It seems as though we'll have to go straight into Rome and defeat Caesar himself.
The Gauls stopped cheering immediately. They looked worried.
What? What's wrong? asked Nitro-Gene.
His...his forces may be weak, but Caesar himself... Vitalstatistix muttered. He conquered our mighty ancestor, Vercingetorix. I am but a tithe of Vercingetorix's ancient strength.
We're heroes, said Nitro-Gene. We're destined to conquer, as you put it, all that is evil.
I'd sadly have to agree with Paul there, supplied Nidhogg. We had put some mighty emperor out of his misery, so Caesar may not be such a threat.
All the same, I bid you be careful, replied the Gaul chief. I do not think any of our forces could aid you; he is vicious.
You're not going to come aid us? demanded Clawdius.
No. I will not. However, I will send Asterix and Obelix to. They have met Caesar before, and have barely restrained his wrath. Also... Vitalstatistix submitted the Titanium Gear he withheld to Asterix. Keep this with you: if by any luck Caesar falls, give this to them. And only use it in dire need, if such need should arise.
Understood, O Chief Vitalstatistix, Asterix turned to the Heroes, with his friend Obelix at his side. Well, friends, to Rome we go!
All right, let's go kick some Roman arse, smirked Tengu.
And so they continued along the path that would take them to Rome...
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At long last, they found the gates, just as Alex, Frank, Steve, and Joey had before. The path to the dungeons was still there, but boarded up rather clumsily. The two guards outside the gate were also still there, but looking nervous at the sight of Asterix and Obelix.
B-by order of G-Gaius J-Julius C-C-Caesar, none sh-shall pa - AGH!
Move aside, growled Asterix, easily knocking the guard aside, while Obelix dealt such a blow to the other that its entire roof caved in, rendering it immobile.
Crikey, muttered NSBFR-X.
They moved past the gates, into the city which seemed deserted, entering almost immediately into a majestic cylindrical building. Inside was a wide chamber, leading into a hallway not unlike those of the dungeons, but filled at the sides with weapons racked, showcasing axes, discs, spears, spikes, scythes, and other nasty weaponry.
It is awfully quiet... whispered Taki. Even I cannot penetrate the silence.
Yeah, I wondered if we'd be facing more enemies... muttered Nitro-Gene.
You'll soon find out, said Nidhogg. I do hear something, and it's coming from up ahead...
That would be the Colosseum, replied Asterix. We have been here before, Obelix and I. We'll be out in the -
Open.
It was Clawdius who spoke and Clawdius who was first to be utterly amazed. It was a huge, huge circular arena. Great walls grew to marvelous heights around them. Stands were erected above the walls, from which came much jeering and hissing. Above and in front of the heroes, however, was a grand podium. Upon it, his beak upturned, was...
Caesar, Asterix growled.
Impressive, was the first word uttered. You vandals do fail to disappoint, don't you? I never would have dreamed my entire army would have bowed to your powers or chance and luck. Such sport is pleasurable to me.
Why are you so keen on imprisoning the Gauls? snarled NSBFR-X.
Gauls? laughed the dictator. Yes yes yes, the Gauls do seem the mightier, do they not? They will make fine servants. Now, a rebellion which thou fools instigated? That will not do at all.
We're coming up there and beating down your cowardly arse, and you're going to live with it, or not, barked Nidhogg.
Is that so? mused Caesar, with mock surprise. Unfortunately, I have no intention of dueling with any of you. Combat with such volatile weaklings is but a waste of my time. Fortunately, he laughed grimly, there are some of my men and creatures who do have time to kill.
He made a clicking noise, and suddenly, several platforms around the heroes vanished below the surface.
What's this all about?! yowled Die-Ceratops.
You really are meddlesome pests, drawled Caesar, but it is time to know your place. He backed away a few feet and settled down to watch the demise of his enemies...
Coward! shouted Nitro-Gene. Get back over here! I'll -
Paul, interrupted Nidhogg, I think we had best turn our attention to what's about to attack us.
And Joey was dead right. The platforms were indeed rising again, but they were not vacant. Hunting beasts and stocky warriors were occupying them, huger than life itself.
You call that a challenge? laughed Asterix, outwardly masking his concern. By Toutatis, Caesar, you have lost your touch.
We shall see, won't we, Gaul? replied Caesar with another unpleasant chuckle. Gladiators, show them no mercy!
The hunting beasts and warriors charged the heroes...
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BOSS ENCOUNTER!!!
Hunting Beast x 5
Shape: Growler
Weight: 375kg
Colour: Growler
Speed: 30mph
Armour: 10mm Steel
Weaponry: Jaws that crush and grapple.
Srimech: None
Roman Gladiator Alpha
Shape: S5 Splinter
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Blood-red
Speed: 15mph
Armour: 5mm Ti/V
Weaponry: Grappling arms and axe
Srimech: Axe
Roman Gladiator Beta
Shape: Stinger
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Black
Speed: 25mph
Armour: 10mm Hardox
Weapon: Spinning chain with spiked balls attached
Srimech: Invertible.
Roman Gladiator Gamma
Shape: S3 Hypno-Disc
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Blue with red twirl on disc.
Speed: 14mph
Armour: 25mm 7075 aluminium alloy
Weapon: Horizontal spinning disc
Srimech: Electric arm
Roman Gladiator Delta
Shape: Panic Attack
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Orange
Speed: 15mph
Armour: 10mm titanium
Weapon: Lifting spikes
Srimech: None; spikes don't reach far enough to right it
Roman Gladiator Omega
Shape: The Big Cheese
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Chrome
Speed: 20mph
Armour: 15mm 7075 aluminium alloy
Weapon: Pneumatic flipper capable to tossing 10 metric tonnes easily.
Srimech: Flipper
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]Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus = 100%
Push Me Pull You = 100%
Nitro-Gene 4.0 = 100%
Clawdius Decimus Murderous = 100%
NSBFR-X = 100%
Tengu VII = 100%
Nidhogg = 100%
Taki = 100%
Asterix = 100%
Obelix = 100%
Items In Stock
Power Boost (x4)
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost (x2)
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
The second chapter boss battle! Bet you thought it'd be Caesar, didn't you? :proud: And this time, you have to fight the enemies WITHOUT the magic potion! :proud: Keep in mind you have items, and can use them whenever needed.
Objective: Defeat the bosses without letting Asterix or Obelix die.
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Flick of the Wrist, Tsunami, and Mechavore
Well? demanded Mechavore.
I say...that I will guard Tira, said Flick.
WHAT?! the two realies cried in unison.
And it'll be staying that way, barked Flick, until the battle is won. Now go and help the others.
But -
Seriously, do you want to waste your time bickering? GO!
Mechavore and Tsunami turned to each other, back to Flick, and then turned and made off. Flick sighed and went to the hovel.
What are you doing with that house, if I may ask? asked a random villager as Flick sighed again loudly.
Keeping guard over some weirdo in here, she's not herself, replied Flick.
What do you mean, not 'herself'? questioned the villager.
I don't know, said Flick irritably - what did it matter? She's been violent to us and it seems like she's not supposed to be so -
BANG.
Flick had nearly a split second to react and get out of the way before something massive, something monumental collided with the hovel and sheared it completely off its foundations and sent it flying right past the spot where Flick was, and into Lutetia's main square. Commoners screamed and ran in random directions.
Master...you came for me... whispered Tira.
Wha - WHAT THE... Martijn gasped.
The robot that was before Flick of the Wrist was unlike anything he had ever encountered before; it towered above him, easily double his height; it sported massive blades and seemed to be triangular in shape, at least, if you looked at it from above. But what truly alarmed Flick was the seemingly uncontainable amounts of dark energy it exuded.
How...how the hell am I supposed to fight THIS thing?!? thought Martijn in a panic.
Then the robot before him spoke; it sounded almost demonic, yet something was familiar about it...
Heh. Lookie here. They split up and leave themselves open. How pathetically predictable. I guess it's no wonder with heroes like you, roaming around and sticking your noses in my affairs. I guess he put you all up to it. Oh well. I'll destroy him as well when the time comes.
What are you saying?! yelled Flick.
I'm saying that you're about to become spare parts, Dutchie. The robot began to spin, and within seconds the huge robot was nothing but a blur; Tira got out of the way, in great anticipation of Flick's destruction despite her severely weakened state. Flick was horrified; he'd left himself vulnerable to attack...he didn't know what to do.
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BOSS ENCOUNTER!!!
???
Shape: Y-Pout
Weight: ???
Colour: Black; dark energy makes him seem even...blacker, I guess. :P
Speed: ???
Armour: ???
Weaponry: Spins on a translational basis; precise damage caused every hit is unknown, but it is extremely likely for each hit to be at least one-hit KO potent.
Srimech: Invertible.
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Health
Flick of the Wrist = 99%
Items in Stock
None
Who could this monster be? Obviously Tira's master, but how did he know Flick was a hero? And who's the he this monster's talking about? Fighting it seems impossible; talking to it is vain. Perhaps cowardice is not such a bad idea at this point...whatever you do, it better be quick, Martijn!
I'll take Gladiator Gamma.... nice s3 exposed hypnodisc wheels to rip off or buckle, and following that go in to help whomever needs the most help or to fight whoever seems easiest to finish off.
Not going down to some punk robots like these, thats for sure. I'll set everyone else decide what to do with the items.
Matty says hi:
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I suggest giving me a drive boost and trying to turn into an uber-uber rammer and try and use sheer force to topple the hunting beasts Storm 2 style as they can't right
just figure that way the rest are 9 on 4 and with the drive boost, I should take out at least a few of them before I get mangled :)
Hmm....flip any that don't look like they can self-right.
I want to help with the protection, BTW. ^^
If the flippers take out the Hunting Beasts and Gladiator Delta, I'll gladly take on Gladiator Beta. The weaponry doesn't sound too threatening and axlebots are ideal for me to grapple and munch on. :proud:
Wow! Lots of tactics! With the obvious exception and Paul of course. And no blaming Frank, he be a busy lad. Anyway...
continuing...
So it began again.
Die-Ceratops led the charge. The first beast that came at him, he overturned. The other four lunged at him, but were soon met by the heroes. The gladiators joined in and soon it was chaos. In a few short seconds, all the beasts were turned over with no hope of righting themselves, but Die-Ceratops was looking mighty tired.
PMPY snatched a Drive Boost and used it up; energy pulsed through its drivetrain and he zoomed about like a crackhead, throwing over Delta almost instantly, but was halted by an ungodly disc smash from Gamma.
CRASH!!!
PMPY was sent flying across the coliseum, colliding with the wall and lying on his back, very rattled, as Tengu moved in, but Gamma was already spinning up again. Elsewheres, Alpha was fending off NSBFR-X, Taki, and Nitro-Gene, as each one moved in to try and attack the sides; Alpha would turn and push the other way and the turn about. Eventually though he was outsmarted and although successfully grappling hold of Taki, NSBFR-X moved in with the spinning bar and smacked him it, causing Alpha to drop Taki, who graciously gave him a taste of her own spinning blade. Distracted, he was unable to fend off a sudden toss from Nitro-Gene, and found himself upended. As he righted himself, Nitro-Gene got in under him and high-centered him. NSBFR-X and Taki obliged, both taking a Power Boost in the process, and soon shards of Alpha were sent across the coliseum. Caesar, watching above, growled his displeasure.
Beta was in a thicket of trouble with Clawdius, or rather the other way around. Clawdius tried to get near, but every time was smacked away by the mace, and was accumulating more damage. At least, that is until Nidhogg flew in and took a blow himself, admitting Clawdius a free grab. Beta was grappled by the wheel and had it completely removed with a mortal scream of pain.
PMPY had gotten back into the game, but was barely able to avoid a flying Tengu as the disc of Gamma hit the anti-spinning ring and sent the ring spinner flying away. PMPY moved in but was unable to take advantage of the delay and got sent flying away as well. Die-Ceratops barged in from the rear, but Gamma turned sharply and nailed the side of Die-Ceratops' flipper, flinging it far and nearly ripping the flipper off. NSBFR-X, Nitro-Gene, and Taki, having finished Alpha off, came in to help, but Gamma sent each one of them flying with major damage. He looked unstoppable...at least he did until Nidhogg came in unawares and chomped into the aluminium rear. However, the force lifted Nidhogg's wheels off the ground, and reversed mighty quick, crushing Nidhogg into the wall.
While this was going on, Asterix and Obelix were dealing with Omega, who seemed to have trouble with the two Gauls. Every time Omega got close enough to one of them, Asterix would back off or Obelix would turn about and cause Omega to misfire, which Asterix zoomed into and wedged Omega long enough for Obelix to pound the everloving crap out of. Within a few minutes, Omega was completely immobilized.
So all balls were on Gamma. Everyone attacked the disced gladiator, and not even it could hold everybody off, but the heroes were weak. At last, a final shove from PMPY stopped the disc long enough for Obelix to pound into it and Tengu to move around and attack the wheels. At last, Gamma, wheels removed and disc bludgeoned, was defeated. The battle was over.
BLAST IT! BLAST IT!!! Caesar was in a right state. How couldst thou have dealth defeat to my elite warriors?!
Easily, said Nidhogg, though he showed signs of wear. Now surrender to the Gauls their freedom.
I say to thee...NEVER! Caesar left the balcony.
The heroes were miffed.
Well...that was dramatic, said Nitro-Gene. The others didn't laugh.
So where's he gone? asked Tengu.
Beats me, said NSBFR-X. Looks like he finally gave up...
I wouldn't be so sure, said Taki. Look ahead.
For the inner doors of the coliseum were opening yet again. And this time, it was indeed Caesar himself. He was battle-ready; armour plating was about him.
Going to smite us personally, are you, or whatever those clichd leaders do? said Die-Ceratops, a little more bravely than he felt.
So you fight us at last, Caesar! shouted Asterix. But the Gauls will never fall!
Your foolish chief was no match for my power, and nor will you upstarts be! barked Caesar. Now meet your maker!
Meet yours! said a voice. Everyone turned to the voice...
Mechavore was there, flanked by Tsunami. Both were totally uninjured, and raring to have a go at the dictator bearing down on the heroes. They went side-by-side with Nidhogg and Clawdius.
You will regret ever imprisoning me in your filth-infested catacombs! snarled Mechavore.
Caesar snorted. So! There is no teaching thy weaklings thine place outside of brute force, is there? Very well!
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BOSS ENCOUNTER (Part 2)
Gaius Julius Caesar
Shape: Razer
Weight: 825kg
Colour: White, silver plating, with a metallic-green-ish beak.
Speed: 30mph
Armour: 25mm Ti/V, with additional 10mm Hardox plating on the sides and rear for this fight. The beak is S7 tool steel.
Weaponry: Crushing beak, with 50 tonnes of force at the tip, and 100 tonnes at the ram. Said beak has a tail at the rear to lift when the beak goes down.
Srimech: Self-righting wings that take a second to right Caesar.
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Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus = 46%
Push Me Pull You = 57%
Nitro-Gene 4.0 = 45%
Clawdius Decimus Murderous = 48%
NSBFR-X = 44%
Tengu VII = 50%
Nidhogg = 60%
Taki = 49%
Asterix = 78%
Obelix = 83%
Mechavore = 100%
Tsunami = 100%
Items in Stock
Power Boost (x2)
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
Yep, it actually is Caesar, ho ho. A two-parter! Defeat the chapter boss and you have saved the Gauls!
Objective: Defeat Gaius Julius Caesar without letting Asterix or Obelix die.
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Flick of the Wrist
Sorry, but I'm not becoming spare parts today! said Flick. He managed to dodge around the giant spinner and make off down the path to Rome...
Hmph. Fool. Running away from death, to death. Will they never learn...you, the monster's voice directly solely to Tira now, who recoiled a bit. What information have you assessed about this flea-bitten place, and of those other zeroes?
They are searching for objects, master, said Tira, a little shamefacedly. I was not able to stop th-
I never expected you to, interrupted the monster, coming to a complete stop. I expected you to delay them long enough so I could 'formally' introduce my...ah, presence. You have done your duty well. You may retreat to Osthreinsburg now.
But...but master, I want to aid you! I don't want to be separated! Tira whined.
Did you not hear me? I said, GO! bellowed the monster; it appeared to summon a static screen out of nowhere, and Tira was sucked through with a scream, as it disappeared.
The massive robot looked about at the ruined square of the village of Lutetia, and of the terrified commoners shaking behind their houses. It chuckled.
Scary easily, don't they...well I suppose there's no point killing time here any longer. I have more important things to kill.
The monster disappeared, just as, many a distance away, Flick of the Wrist stormed into Rome, and into the field of war...
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BOSS ENCOUNTER
Gaius Julius Caesar
Shape: Razer
Weight: 825kg
Colour: White, silver plating, with a metallic-green-ish beak.
Speed: 30mph
Armour: 25mm Ti/V, with additional 10mm Hardox plating on the sides and rear for this fight. The beak is S7 tool steel.
Weaponry: Crushing beak, with 50 tonnes of force at the tip, and 100 tonnes at the ram. Said beak has a tail at the rear to lift when the beak goes down.
Srimech: Self-righting wings that take a second to right Caesar.
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Health
Flick of the Wrist = 100%
Items in Stock
None
Well, Martijn, you have joined with the others, but in mid-battle.
Objective: Defeat Gaius Julius Caesar without letting Asterix or Obelix die.
The main saving grace is that his weapon will be slow. If I can get to the side and flip him into one of the spinners, that'll have his wings off.
In fact, just to make sure, I'm opting that either one of the flippers (like me or Tsunami) or one of the spinners uses a Power Boost.