Operationlogs
The Hands Operation In Boston Massachusetts
In the bitter cold of a Boston afternoon, The Hand's malevolent plot to sabotage Christmas deliveries had reached its zenith. With a network of infiltrators spread across major logistics operations, they sowed chaos by disrupting schedules and rerouting packages, all while setting the stage for profiting from the resulting distress of those desperate to preserve their holiday cheer. As their operatives worked tirelessly to manipulate the flow of goods, thereby creating a lucrative scarcity, a fierce battle ensued in a plaza festively adorned for the season. A group of determined individuals including Sarah, Carter, Samantha, and others, doggedly engaged with forces that seemed to obstruct their every move.
Amid the fray, Sarah directed maneuvers, attempting to maintain control over the van—a vital strategic location—supported by comrades like Evelynn and Declan. Meanwhile, shots were exchanged, alliances shifted, and injuries accumulated under the looming threat of the climactic showdown. Despite the overwhelming odds, fighters like Kylia leveraged their supernatural agility to secure advantages, only to encounter new challenges from the Order’s Swordbearers and independent price gougers, underscoring the chaotic tapestry of the conflict. As combatants like Evelynn fought valiantly, sustaining heavy injuries in their relentless drive to protect the mission, the battle raged on until, ultimately, even the hardiest of participants were swallowed by the nightmare that enveloped the plaza. The saga concluded with no clear victor, as the last remaining warriors fell one by one, leaving the fate of The Hand's Christmas plot hanging in the balance.
At Sat Dec 23 2023, in the city of Boston, Massachusetts
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue ruining (or saving) christmas for the masses to make a profit until the process is complete.
The Hand has identified key delivery networks and logistics hubs that play a pivotal role in the holiday season. From major shipping companies to local couriers, no entity was spared from their malevolent scrutiny. Deploying their network of covert agents, The Hand has infiltrated the targeted delivery companies. From within, they subtly manipulate schedules, reroute packages to undisclosed locations and introduce delays that would soon snowball into a logistical nightmare. Seizing the opportunity, The Hand engages in economic exploitation, discreetly acquired stocks of in-demand products, aiming to create an artificial scarcity that will drive prices to unprecedented heights, cashing in on the desperation of those willing to pay exorbitant amounts for a chance to salvage their Christmas celebrations.
a plaza decorated with christmas ornaments
It is afternoon, about -42F(-41C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds.
Sarah speaks into her earpiece, "...Roberts.", a path opens nearby after, a man in a suit stepping out with a briefcase, then methodically beginning to arm himself.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Sarah charges toward van.
Samantha charges toward van.
Evelynn glances to her shadow and as if with a mind of it's own it begins to detach from @n
Sarah says "Mmmm... Van I think."
Kylia fires off a shot at van which damages it.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Evelynn charges toward van.
Sarah says "...or maybe corner?"
Samantha shoulders her rifle and sets off at a jog towards the van.
"Headed for the van," Declan advises.
Declan charges toward van.
Claire charges toward van.
Harriet takes in a deep breath. "Taxi, I suppose, first." And she heads off.
Cailyn charges toward taxi.
Evelynn says "the Van would be the best strategic location"
Sarah says "...assuming we can win it."
"Why are we /always/ put so far away?" Cailyn laments to Harriet.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Carter glances about. "Sheesh. That's a long way off.", he murmurs.
Sarah speaks into her earpiece, "...Roberts.", a path opens nearby after, a man in a suit stepping out with a briefcase, then methodically beginning to arm himself.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Samantha says "I suspect Hand will form up behind that Corner."
Kylia fires off a shot at van which damages it.
Samantha charges toward van.
Evelynn says "Nadiya stop firing on the Van"
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Sarah with her M4, it misses her.
Jett charges toward corner.
Declan charges toward van.
Claire charges toward van.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it misses her.
Jett says ".. Suppose this is a bad time to wake up."
Samantha's eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
Cailyn charges toward taxi.
Harriet comments, "We do usually get the short end of the stick on where we land!" to Carter.
Samantha says "Maybe tell our guys to go after Sarah?"
Evelynn says "Sam is blind, she will struggle to get here before us."
"Fuck." Samantha curses, wiping at her eyes as she starts to weep blood.
Kylia charges toward bus.
"Headed to the alley next?" Cailyn wonders to Harriet as she looks around.
Harriet announces, "Corner. Jett is there. Kylia is headed there."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Sarah charges toward van.
Kylia fires off a shot at a small, dark green baby crocodile which strikes the van he's taking cover behind.
Harriet points to the corner to shoot at it as they head to the taxi.
Samantha charges toward van.
Evelynn charges toward van.
Jett charges toward van.
Carter snickers, giving a shrug to Harriet. "It -does- seem that way. I suppose it makes it feel that much better when we get a good spot though.", he muses, before he looks over to the corner at Harriet's direction.
Claire charges toward van.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the van she's taking cover behind.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Claire, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Kylia says "Illusions. Don't shoot at the dark haired man for a bit."
Samantha feints at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet relays to Carter in response, "I do appreciate greatly that your cup is half full!" and then she's firing off at the corner.
Samantha starts flailing around blindly behind the van.
Harriet charges toward taxi.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Sarah with his claws which is dodged by her.
Kylia makes a supernatural leap to corner.
Sarah launches an attack at a small, dark green baby crocodile which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Kylia fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
Jett makes a supernatural leap to van.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Claire, it misses her.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
Carter charges toward corner.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Declan charges toward van.
Harriet mentions, "We cannot see the corner from over here. We might have to try and take it out from where Carter is."
"Being ignored then..." Cailyn murmurs with a huff before looking around for somethinf to shoot.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
"On it," says Declan.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Once settled at the van, Evelynn fights along side Sarah to try to defeat Samantha quickly.
A humanoid faceless shadow swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Sarah launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Kylia fires off a shot at Claire which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Claire fades out of the nightmare.
Jett charges toward van.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes the corner she's taking cover behind.
Evelynn swings her weapon at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it is parried by him.
Jett launches a stab at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
"Fire on the corner for full effect.", Carter advises, dropping to a knee and scoping in as he lines up his next shot.
Declan charges toward van.
Samantha scowls at Jett.
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
a humanoid faceless shadow fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Sarah launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Jett shanks the poor baby crocodile and blinks up once it fades to catch Samantha's scowl.
Harriet nods in agreement with Carter.
Cailyn charges toward corner.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha shoots Sarah with a tranq dart.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Samantha lashes out at Sarah with her spear, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Kylia fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Jett throws a small knife end over end at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Cailyn charges toward corner.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Samantha charges toward Sarah.
Kylia fires off a shot at Samantha which impacts against her black kevlar combat vest.
Samantha lashes out at Sarah with her spear, it deflects off her shield.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Jett launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
"Ow!" Samantha bitches at Jett as he shanks her.
Sarah launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet continues to take aim in the distance, holding her breath before each pull of the trigger.
Declan suddenly freezes in place.
Cailyn continues to run, firing burts of her mp5 before switching to her handgun.
Cailyn charges toward corner.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Jett launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it deflects off her shield.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it impacts against his armor.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Harriet charges toward Cailyn.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Declan, it impacts against his armor.
".. I might need to retreat," Jett fills in the others as he takes a stab at Declan while also trying to avoid the aggression of another kevlar-clad Templar.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Evelynn says "You should go to Nadiya if you can"
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it impacts against her armor.
Jett launches a stab at Declan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Declan fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it deflects off her shield.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
corner fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Kylia makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Evelynn says "Sarah, Jett, if you can get to Nadiya at the Bus I will stay here and fight the templar soldiers till I perish."
Cailyn says "Nadiya will take me out easily. I'll draw her fire."
Cailyn charges toward Kylia.
Evelynn swings her weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Sarah says "Evelynn, wouldn't the templars switch targets to us the moment we leave cover?"
Carter charges toward Cailyn.
In the heat of the confrontation, Kylia pivots with calculated precision. A sudden intensity ignites in her eyes as she shifts her attention towards Cailyn. Without hesitation, she raises her weapon, fingers steady on the trigger, and lets out a burst of fire. Then she leaps an impossible distance into the air and lands closer to the bus.
Evelynn says "No, they attack the nearest almost always."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her armor.
a independent price gouger fades out of the nightmare.
Carter says "Lost sight of Hand operatives."
Cailyn's eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it impacts against his armor.
Kylia retreats from Cailyn.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Cailyn says "They're making their way to the bus! Fuck- I can't see."
Harriet nods in response to what she hears over the comms.
Jett makes a quick dash out from behind the van, quickly eating up the distance between the bus and himself as he moves. He carefully draws his next arrow, scanning the field for other hostiles in the process.
Carter charges toward Cailyn.
Harriet charges toward Cailyn.
Cailyn charges toward Kylia.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cailyn, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia retreats from Cailyn.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Jett charges toward Kylia.
Sarah repairs her armor as she continues fighting, "We're going to need you, Evelynn."
Evelynn swings her weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Sarah says "So you run to the bus instead if you need to."
Kylia says "There's more order. Be careful."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her armor.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her armor.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her kevlar vest layered with advanced electronic augmentations.
Harriet fires off a shot at a independent price gouger which impacts against his armor.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Kylia fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter says "-Ack. Taking shots from the northeast."
Kylia says "Carter in view. South of us."
a independent price gouger fades out of the nightmare.
"You should have given me that option thirty seconds sooner." Evelynn says as one of the templar's slices her calf and takes her to a knee, she looks like she may not survive the next strike form all the templars, "It's on Jett and Nadiya now."
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Evelynn fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it mildly wounds her right arm.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes the van he's taking cover behind.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it misses him.
Jett charges toward bus.
Kylia fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Harriet grumbles over what has to be a gigantic Christmas tree that is blocking their view of everything.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Once Jett successfully slides behind the cover of a large bus he exhales a held breath. Quickly he tries to arrange his armor before setting back on the offensive.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Jett charges toward van.
Jett takes aim at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards a kevlar-clad Templar operative, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack strikes the van he's taking cover behind.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Kylia grips her firearm with steely determination. With a calculated exhale, she unleashes a relentless spray of bullets a kevlar-clad Templar operative and those nearest to them in a way that
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which sparks off the ground near her feet.
a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fades out of the nightmare.
Carter says "Making my way back to the taxi, need to patch up a bit."
Kylia charges toward bus.
"Let's press the Templar, see if we can salvage the van," Jett suggests to the others, but then he hesitates once he sees the peacekeeper fall.
Jett charges toward van.
Harriet says "Understood. "
Jett takes aim at van, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards van, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack damages it.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Harriet says "It seems bandages are not sticking, though."
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Harriet points her soldiers to the bus, nodding to them assuredly.
Jett takes aim at van, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards van, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack damages it.
Sarah says "Getting one templar to abandon the van."
Carter charges toward taxi.
Jett charges toward bus.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which impacts against his armor.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Jett charges toward bus.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sarah charges toward bus.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it misses him.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Kylia assesses the damage to her augment-covered Kevlar vest. Wires and circuits are exposed, and pauses for a moment and begins the meticulous process of attempting to repair what she can in the heat of battle.
Carter exhales lightly as he continues dashing towards the taxi, focusing in on his surroundings as if trying to heighten his awareness against any incoming attacks.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which impacts against his armor.
Harriet scowls at her disobedient soldiers.
Sarah says "...Orderites coming in hot. Re-focus."
Kylia says "After the templar is down, should we move up to the Sedan?"
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Sarah says "Feel free to move to the sedan once fully healed."
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Harriet shouts, "Don't shoot those guys!" at the soldiers. "Explode the bus! I repeat, explode the bus! Aim for the gas tank!"
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Kylia launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which misses him.
Sarah says "Focus on the bigger threat, Kylia."
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack sparks off the ground near his feet.
Kylia says "There is a Templar trying to stab me in the face."
Sarah says "Ignore it."
Sarah says "There's 5 orderites about to stab you too"
Sarah says "Run. "
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Kylia launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Kylia makes a supernatural leap to sedan.
Sarah says "Jett, to sedan. I'll come later, I promise."
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Jett makes a supernatural leap to sedan.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her armor.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her armor.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia grips her firearm with steely determination. With a calculated exhale, she unleashes a relentless spray of bullets order Swordbearer and those nearest to them in a way that sparks off the ground near his feet.
Kylia charges toward sedan.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
bus fades out of the nightmare.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which mildly wounds her right leg.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Carter says "Making my way back."
Order Swordbearer starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack impacts against his armor.
Jett charges toward van.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet says "Excellent. I have taken out the bus. They are fleeing. The soldiers are after Sarah."
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which impacts against his armor.
Sarah charges toward sedan.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack strikes his armor with bruising force.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which strikes his armor with bruising force.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah says "We might want to make way to the Alley once they arrive here. Assuming we survive the journey, it can buy us the time we need."
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack sparks off the ground near his feet.
"Your call, I've been peppering them all the whole way here," Jett says as he fires off another arrow that shatters into shrapnel.
Jett charges toward alley.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah says "...I got snared."
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
Jett charges toward sedan.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Jett launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet is completely blind out here, but she's still trying to make do with the situation at hand. Rather poorly, but she is attempting it still.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
".. Might've softened them up a bit for this not to be an issue, we'll see.. Harry and the other Orderlings are firing on the van," Jett informs Sarah as he's launching himself back into battle.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Carter tries making his way towards Harriet, taking shots from a third-party as he continues, frustratedly swatting his hand off to the east as he moves.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Harriet says "Damn, this Christmas tree is gigantic. It really blocks one's view of all things."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it strikes the taxi she's taking cover behind.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Sarah says "We take out this gouger, then we can get rid of Harriet I would say"
Carter focuses on his puppet, before lifting it up to stand as it starts to move on its own!
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
van fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Jett says "I'm sure Carter and Cailyn will back her up."
Sarah says "ah... Those two. We might be in trouble, then."
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it impacts against her armor.
a independent price gouger fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet says "Are you still with me, Carter?"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at taxi, it damages it.
".. Seems she's already working on it," Jett says as he begins to fix up his armor - squinting off into the distance at Harriet.
Harriet says "I am about to get to the capture. Sarah and Jett are behind a sedan in the distance."
Sarah says "Well. We have to do something. Let's try."
Carter says "I'm being held down by an independent that took my cover as I left and am not making much progress your way."
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Jett says "Yeah - give me a second to fix my vest and I'll run out after you."
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Harriet says "Oh my. This tree is so ridiculously huge I have not been able to see you."
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at taxi, it damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Harriet says "I am not a fan of them when they block view of everything that is happening!"
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet takes focus on Sarah, shooting at her time and time again.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Harriet starts to look a little more unsure of herself.
Harriet inhales deeply, eyes narrowing as she starts to get a little touch of vertigo and her body shifts suddenly to the right.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Jett runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it strikes the taxi she's taking cover behind.
an animated puppet with bladed arms fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Jett runs towards the objective.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett spots an opening, and fires off a shot at Harriet, hoping to hit them where it hurts. The attack misses her.
Jett runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet starts to look a little more unsure of herself.
Harriet starts to get dizzy again, and she fumbles some.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Carter launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett presses the assault on Harriet, lining his shots carefully but still sending most of his arrows whizzing past her in the process.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Harriet which deflects off her shield.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which impacts against her armor.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
Carter launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Sarah says "I am in a spot of trouble. Will try to return to the Sedan."
Harriet's verigo is working out for her, and with her dizzied swaying she is managing to avoid a lot of shots on complete accident.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it impacts against his armor.
Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Harriet, it mildly wounds her left arm.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it impacts against his black fitted kevlar vest.
Jett spots an opening, and fires off a shot at a independent price gouger, hoping to hit them where it hurts. The attack misses him.
Carter launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it mildly wounds his left arm.
Sarah charges toward sedan.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
A independent price gouger suddenly freezes in place.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it misses him.
Sarah says "...I am out."
Jett makes a supernatural leap to alley.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by him.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by him.
Jett charges toward alley.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Sarah launches an attack at a independent price gouger which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which impacts against his armor.
Jett throws a small knife end over end at a independent price gouger, it impacts against his armor.
Jett charges toward alley.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Jett, it impacts against his armor.
Sarah fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which mildly wounds her right arm.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which impacts against his armor.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Jett launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it impacts against his armor.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which strikes his armor with bruising force.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Jett fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which mildly wounds his left shoulder.
Amid the fray, Sarah directed maneuvers, attempting to maintain control over the van—a vital strategic location—supported by comrades like Evelynn and Declan. Meanwhile, shots were exchanged, alliances shifted, and injuries accumulated under the looming threat of the climactic showdown. Despite the overwhelming odds, fighters like Kylia leveraged their supernatural agility to secure advantages, only to encounter new challenges from the Order’s Swordbearers and independent price gougers, underscoring the chaotic tapestry of the conflict. As combatants like Evelynn fought valiantly, sustaining heavy injuries in their relentless drive to protect the mission, the battle raged on until, ultimately, even the hardiest of participants were swallowed by the nightmare that enveloped the plaza. The saga concluded with no clear victor, as the last remaining warriors fell one by one, leaving the fate of The Hand's Christmas plot hanging in the balance.
At Sat Dec 23 2023, in the city of Boston, Massachusetts
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue ruining (or saving) christmas for the masses to make a profit until the process is complete.
The Hand has identified key delivery networks and logistics hubs that play a pivotal role in the holiday season. From major shipping companies to local couriers, no entity was spared from their malevolent scrutiny. Deploying their network of covert agents, The Hand has infiltrated the targeted delivery companies. From within, they subtly manipulate schedules, reroute packages to undisclosed locations and introduce delays that would soon snowball into a logistical nightmare. Seizing the opportunity, The Hand engages in economic exploitation, discreetly acquired stocks of in-demand products, aiming to create an artificial scarcity that will drive prices to unprecedented heights, cashing in on the desperation of those willing to pay exorbitant amounts for a chance to salvage their Christmas celebrations.
a plaza decorated with christmas ornaments
It is afternoon, about -42F(-41C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds.
Sarah speaks into her earpiece, "...Roberts.", a path opens nearby after, a man in a suit stepping out with a briefcase, then methodically beginning to arm himself.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Sarah charges toward van.
Samantha charges toward van.
Evelynn glances to her shadow and as if with a mind of it's own it begins to detach from @n
Sarah says "Mmmm... Van I think."
Kylia fires off a shot at van which damages it.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Evelynn charges toward van.
Sarah says "...or maybe corner?"
Samantha shoulders her rifle and sets off at a jog towards the van.
"Headed for the van," Declan advises.
Declan charges toward van.
Claire charges toward van.
Harriet takes in a deep breath. "Taxi, I suppose, first." And she heads off.
Cailyn charges toward taxi.
Evelynn says "the Van would be the best strategic location"
Sarah says "...assuming we can win it."
"Why are we /always/ put so far away?" Cailyn laments to Harriet.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Carter glances about. "Sheesh. That's a long way off.", he murmurs.
Sarah speaks into her earpiece, "...Roberts.", a path opens nearby after, a man in a suit stepping out with a briefcase, then methodically beginning to arm himself.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Samantha says "I suspect Hand will form up behind that Corner."
Kylia fires off a shot at van which damages it.
Samantha charges toward van.
Evelynn says "Nadiya stop firing on the Van"
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Sarah with her M4, it misses her.
Jett charges toward corner.
Declan charges toward van.
Claire charges toward van.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it misses her.
Jett says ".. Suppose this is a bad time to wake up."
Samantha's eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
Cailyn charges toward taxi.
Harriet comments, "We do usually get the short end of the stick on where we land!" to Carter.
Samantha says "Maybe tell our guys to go after Sarah?"
Evelynn says "Sam is blind, she will struggle to get here before us."
"Fuck." Samantha curses, wiping at her eyes as she starts to weep blood.
Kylia charges toward bus.
"Headed to the alley next?" Cailyn wonders to Harriet as she looks around.
Harriet announces, "Corner. Jett is there. Kylia is headed there."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Sarah charges toward van.
Kylia fires off a shot at a small, dark green baby crocodile which strikes the van he's taking cover behind.
Harriet points to the corner to shoot at it as they head to the taxi.
Samantha charges toward van.
Evelynn charges toward van.
Jett charges toward van.
Carter snickers, giving a shrug to Harriet. "It -does- seem that way. I suppose it makes it feel that much better when we get a good spot though.", he muses, before he looks over to the corner at Harriet's direction.
Claire charges toward van.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the van she's taking cover behind.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Claire, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Kylia says "Illusions. Don't shoot at the dark haired man for a bit."
Samantha feints at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet relays to Carter in response, "I do appreciate greatly that your cup is half full!" and then she's firing off at the corner.
Samantha starts flailing around blindly behind the van.
Harriet charges toward taxi.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Sarah with his claws which is dodged by her.
Kylia makes a supernatural leap to corner.
Sarah launches an attack at a small, dark green baby crocodile which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Kylia fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
Jett makes a supernatural leap to van.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Claire, it misses her.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
Carter charges toward corner.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Declan charges toward van.
Harriet mentions, "We cannot see the corner from over here. We might have to try and take it out from where Carter is."
"Being ignored then..." Cailyn murmurs with a huff before looking around for somethinf to shoot.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
"On it," says Declan.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Once settled at the van, Evelynn fights along side Sarah to try to defeat Samantha quickly.
A humanoid faceless shadow swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Sarah launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Kylia fires off a shot at Claire which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Claire fades out of the nightmare.
Jett charges toward van.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes the corner she's taking cover behind.
Evelynn swings her weapon at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it is parried by him.
Jett launches a stab at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
"Fire on the corner for full effect.", Carter advises, dropping to a knee and scoping in as he lines up his next shot.
Declan charges toward van.
Samantha scowls at Jett.
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
a humanoid faceless shadow fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Sarah launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Jett shanks the poor baby crocodile and blinks up once it fades to catch Samantha's scowl.
Harriet nods in agreement with Carter.
Cailyn charges toward corner.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha shoots Sarah with a tranq dart.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Samantha lashes out at Sarah with her spear, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Kylia fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Jett throws a small knife end over end at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Cailyn charges toward corner.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Samantha charges toward Sarah.
Kylia fires off a shot at Samantha which impacts against her black kevlar combat vest.
Samantha lashes out at Sarah with her spear, it deflects off her shield.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Jett launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her a honed, broadsword made of steel.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
"Ow!" Samantha bitches at Jett as he shanks her.
Sarah launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet continues to take aim in the distance, holding her breath before each pull of the trigger.
Declan suddenly freezes in place.
Cailyn continues to run, firing burts of her mp5 before switching to her handgun.
Cailyn charges toward corner.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Jett launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it deflects off her shield.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Declan, it impacts against his armor.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Harriet charges toward Cailyn.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Evelynn swings her weapon at Declan, it impacts against his armor.
".. I might need to retreat," Jett fills in the others as he takes a stab at Declan while also trying to avoid the aggression of another kevlar-clad Templar.
Cailyn fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Evelynn says "You should go to Nadiya if you can"
Declan launches a stab at Sarah, it impacts against her armor.
Jett launches a stab at Declan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Declan fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it deflects off her shield.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
corner fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Kylia makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Evelynn says "Sarah, Jett, if you can get to Nadiya at the Bus I will stay here and fight the templar soldiers till I perish."
Cailyn says "Nadiya will take me out easily. I'll draw her fire."
Cailyn charges toward Kylia.
Evelynn swings her weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Sarah says "Evelynn, wouldn't the templars switch targets to us the moment we leave cover?"
Carter charges toward Cailyn.
In the heat of the confrontation, Kylia pivots with calculated precision. A sudden intensity ignites in her eyes as she shifts her attention towards Cailyn. Without hesitation, she raises her weapon, fingers steady on the trigger, and lets out a burst of fire. Then she leaps an impossible distance into the air and lands closer to the bus.
Evelynn says "No, they attack the nearest almost always."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her armor.
a independent price gouger fades out of the nightmare.
Carter says "Lost sight of Hand operatives."
Cailyn's eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it impacts against his armor.
Kylia retreats from Cailyn.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Cailyn says "They're making their way to the bus! Fuck- I can't see."
Harriet nods in response to what she hears over the comms.
Jett makes a quick dash out from behind the van, quickly eating up the distance between the bus and himself as he moves. He carefully draws his next arrow, scanning the field for other hostiles in the process.
Carter charges toward Cailyn.
Harriet charges toward Cailyn.
Cailyn charges toward Kylia.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cailyn, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia retreats from Cailyn.
Kylia fires off a shot at Cailyn which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Jett charges toward Kylia.
Sarah repairs her armor as she continues fighting, "We're going to need you, Evelynn."
Evelynn swings her weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Sarah says "So you run to the bus instead if you need to."
Kylia says "There's more order. Be careful."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her armor.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her armor.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it impacts against her kevlar vest layered with advanced electronic augmentations.
Harriet fires off a shot at a independent price gouger which impacts against his armor.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Sarah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.
Kylia fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter says "-Ack. Taking shots from the northeast."
Kylia says "Carter in view. South of us."
a independent price gouger fades out of the nightmare.
"You should have given me that option thirty seconds sooner." Evelynn says as one of the templar's slices her calf and takes her to a knee, she looks like she may not survive the next strike form all the templars, "It's on Jett and Nadiya now."
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Evelynn fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it mildly wounds her right arm.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes the van he's taking cover behind.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it misses him.
Jett charges toward bus.
Kylia fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Harriet grumbles over what has to be a gigantic Christmas tree that is blocking their view of everything.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Once Jett successfully slides behind the cover of a large bus he exhales a held breath. Quickly he tries to arrange his armor before setting back on the offensive.
Kylia charges toward bus.
Jett charges toward van.
Jett takes aim at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards a kevlar-clad Templar operative, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack strikes the van he's taking cover behind.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Kylia grips her firearm with steely determination. With a calculated exhale, she unleashes a relentless spray of bullets a kevlar-clad Templar operative and those nearest to them in a way that
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which sparks off the ground near her feet.
a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fades out of the nightmare.
Carter says "Making my way back to the taxi, need to patch up a bit."
Kylia charges toward bus.
"Let's press the Templar, see if we can salvage the van," Jett suggests to the others, but then he hesitates once he sees the peacekeeper fall.
Jett charges toward van.
Harriet says "Understood. "
Jett takes aim at van, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards van, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack damages it.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Harriet says "It seems bandages are not sticking, though."
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Harriet points her soldiers to the bus, nodding to them assuredly.
Jett takes aim at van, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards van, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack damages it.
Sarah says "Getting one templar to abandon the van."
Carter charges toward taxi.
Jett charges toward bus.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which impacts against his armor.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Jett charges toward bus.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sarah charges toward bus.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it misses him.
Carter charges toward taxi.
Kylia assesses the damage to her augment-covered Kevlar vest. Wires and circuits are exposed, and pauses for a moment and begins the meticulous process of attempting to repair what she can in the heat of battle.
Carter exhales lightly as he continues dashing towards the taxi, focusing in on his surroundings as if trying to heighten his awareness against any incoming attacks.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which impacts against his armor.
Harriet scowls at her disobedient soldiers.
Sarah says "...Orderites coming in hot. Re-focus."
Kylia says "After the templar is down, should we move up to the Sedan?"
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Sarah says "Feel free to move to the sedan once fully healed."
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Harriet shouts, "Don't shoot those guys!" at the soldiers. "Explode the bus! I repeat, explode the bus! Aim for the gas tank!"
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Kylia launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which misses him.
Sarah says "Focus on the bigger threat, Kylia."
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack sparks off the ground near his feet.
Kylia says "There is a Templar trying to stab me in the face."
Sarah says "Ignore it."
Sarah says "There's 5 orderites about to stab you too"
Sarah says "Run. "
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Kylia launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Kylia makes a supernatural leap to sedan.
Sarah says "Jett, to sedan. I'll come later, I promise."
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Jett makes a supernatural leap to sedan.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her armor.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her armor.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia grips her firearm with steely determination. With a calculated exhale, she unleashes a relentless spray of bullets order Swordbearer and those nearest to them in a way that sparks off the ground near his feet.
Kylia charges toward sedan.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
bus fades out of the nightmare.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Kylia which mildly wounds her right leg.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Carter says "Making my way back."
Order Swordbearer starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack impacts against his armor.
Jett charges toward van.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet says "Excellent. I have taken out the bus. They are fleeing. The soldiers are after Sarah."
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Sarah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which impacts against his armor.
Sarah charges toward sedan.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack strikes his armor with bruising force.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which strikes his armor with bruising force.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack misses him.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah says "We might want to make way to the Alley once they arrive here. Assuming we survive the journey, it can buy us the time we need."
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett takes aim at order Swordbearer, nocking a bone-tipped arrow. The projectile whizzes towards order Swordbearer, shattering on impact and scattering shrapnel across the area. The attack sparks off the ground near his feet.
"Your call, I've been peppering them all the whole way here," Jett says as he fires off another arrow that shatters into shrapnel.
Jett charges toward alley.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah says "...I got snared."
Sarah launches an attack at order Swordbearer which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
Jett charges toward sedan.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Jett launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet is completely blind out here, but she's still trying to make do with the situation at hand. Rather poorly, but she is attempting it still.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
".. Might've softened them up a bit for this not to be an issue, we'll see.. Harry and the other Orderlings are firing on the van," Jett informs Sarah as he's launching himself back into battle.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Carter tries making his way towards Harriet, taking shots from a third-party as he continues, frustratedly swatting his hand off to the east as he moves.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.
Harriet says "Damn, this Christmas tree is gigantic. It really blocks one's view of all things."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it strikes the taxi she's taking cover behind.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Sarah says "We take out this gouger, then we can get rid of Harriet I would say"
Carter focuses on his puppet, before lifting it up to stand as it starts to move on its own!
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
van fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Jett, it is parried by his tactical hunting knife.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Jett says "I'm sure Carter and Cailyn will back her up."
Sarah says "ah... Those two. We might be in trouble, then."
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Jett launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it impacts against her armor.
a independent price gouger fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet says "Are you still with me, Carter?"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at taxi, it damages it.
".. Seems she's already working on it," Jett says as he begins to fix up his armor - squinting off into the distance at Harriet.
Harriet says "I am about to get to the capture. Sarah and Jett are behind a sedan in the distance."
Sarah says "Well. We have to do something. Let's try."
Carter says "I'm being held down by an independent that took my cover as I left and am not making much progress your way."
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Jett says "Yeah - give me a second to fix my vest and I'll run out after you."
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Harriet says "Oh my. This tree is so ridiculously huge I have not been able to see you."
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at taxi, it damages it.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Harriet says "I am not a fan of them when they block view of everything that is happening!"
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet takes focus on Sarah, shooting at her time and time again.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Harriet starts to look a little more unsure of herself.
Harriet inhales deeply, eyes narrowing as she starts to get a little touch of vertigo and her body shifts suddenly to the right.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Jett runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it strikes the taxi she's taking cover behind.
an animated puppet with bladed arms fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Jett runs towards the objective.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett spots an opening, and fires off a shot at Harriet, hoping to hit them where it hurts. The attack misses her.
Jett runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet starts to look a little more unsure of herself.
Harriet starts to get dizzy again, and she fumbles some.
Carter charges toward a independent price gouger.
Carter launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Sarah launches an attack at Harriet which misses her.
Jett presses the assault on Harriet, lining his shots carefully but still sending most of his arrows whizzing past her in the process.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Harriet which deflects off her shield.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which impacts against her armor.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
Carter launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Sarah says "I am in a spot of trouble. Will try to return to the Sedan."
Harriet's verigo is working out for her, and with her dizzied swaying she is managing to avoid a lot of shots on complete accident.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it impacts against his armor.
Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Harriet, it mildly wounds her left arm.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it impacts against his black fitted kevlar vest.
Jett spots an opening, and fires off a shot at a independent price gouger, hoping to hit them where it hurts. The attack misses him.
Carter launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by her.
Jett charges toward sedan.
Carter fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Carter, it mildly wounds his left arm.
Sarah charges toward sedan.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
A independent price gouger suddenly freezes in place.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it misses him.
Sarah says "...I am out."
Jett makes a supernatural leap to alley.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by him.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Sarah launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it is parried by him.
Jett charges toward alley.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Jett draws and quickly fires an arrow at a independent price gouger, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Sarah launches an attack at a independent price gouger which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which misses him.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which impacts against his armor.
Jett throws a small knife end over end at a independent price gouger, it impacts against his armor.
Jett charges toward alley.
A independent price gouger launches a stab at Jett, it impacts against his armor.
Sarah fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Sarah which mildly wounds her right arm.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which impacts against his armor.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Jett launches a stab at a independent price gouger, it impacts against his armor.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which strikes his armor with bruising force.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Jett fades out of the nightmare.
A independent price gouger fires off a shot at Jett which mildly wounds his left shoulder.