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The Golden Shadows Operation In District 82241105
In the dense, eerie forests of District 82, a covert operation unfolded, centered on the acquisition of a key that could unlock the gates connecting Earth and Hell. Amidst the spectral darkness, a cadre of disruptors and mercenaries engaged in a high-stakes skirmish to control this potent artifact. Emmanuel, a key operative, found himself momentarily disoriented but quickly recalibrated, diving into the fray with his comrades Vindicta and Lilah. A frenetic exchange of gunfire and arcane energy ensued as they navigated the treacherous terrain, their movements shadowed by the elusive Golden Shadow mercenaries and the formidable Destined Host soldiers, both vying for the key.
As the battle raged, alliances shifted like shadows under a waning moon, with Lilah managing to secure the key amidst a maelström of violence and strategy. However, her triumph was short-lived due to Emmanuel's relentless pursuit. Tensions flared and alliances frayed, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that saw Emmanuel, through a mix of guile, martial prowess, and perhaps a sprinkle of luck, emerging victorious, key in hand. With the Disruptors and Golden Shadow mercenaries outmaneuvered, Emmanuel made a dash for the extraction point. The forest, a silent witness to the chaos, sighed as Emmanuel disappeared from view, the key to the Earth-Hell Gate secured, marking a narrow victory for the Combative Alliance in a conflict where the stakes could not have been higher.
At Mon Nov 4 2024, in a forest near District 82
Mission: Intercept key to the Earth-Hell Gate and bring it back to the extraction point.
The District 82 forest holds more than just its resident demons and deserters. Hidden deep within its spectral darkness is a coveted key. This key, rumored to be locked away in an ancient, foreboding fortress, holds the power to unlock the gates connecting the realm of hell and the earth realm. In the wrong hands, it could be used to unleash a devastating demon invasion upon the earth. This operation's task is to seize the key before others do, to control the potential to influence both realms.
District 82: Hell's Black Forest
It is morning, about 87F(30C) degrees, and there are a few wispy white clouds in the sky.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Novel says "Oh thank fucking god."
Vindicta charges toward Emmanuel.
"Oh." Emmanuel blurts out awkwardly as he finds himself in the nightmare, "Right, the operation."
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
"Oh wow. Whoops. Euphie's going to be confused," Lilah says, as she falls asleep yet again. But she hits the ground running, with just a faint smirk down the field at the Templars.
Novel says "Log, west."
Roger charges toward log.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
"We go depression??" Vindicta asks Emmanuel as she bolts after him, her stubby little legs not quit keeping up the same speed as him, but doing her best.
Lilah charges toward log.
Emmanuel says "Oui, depression!"
Roger charges toward log.
"They're going to get it, and we're going to have to get it off them," Lilah warns Novel as she runs as fast as she can for the log. "At least, it looks that way."
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Novel glances around for a moment, and then... "Start shooting the rock, Lilah."
Novel says "Ignore the mercenaries for now."
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. This sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
"I don't see a rock?" Roger murmurs as he hobbles around.
"Alright," Lilah says.
Novel charges toward log.
Novel remarks to Roger, "It's in the fucking middle."
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Lilah charges toward log.
Roger charges toward log.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Lilah says "Novel, they're on our cover."
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel says "Okay, go ahead and shoot them now, then."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at rock, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which impacts against his armor.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at rock, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Novel proceeds to put more bolts down into the boulder in the middle of the field, the sharp crack-crack of rounds packed with a little more than just arrows striking.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. This
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
Novel plinks a shot off over to the golden hosts - then grumbles to himself, shaking his head as he lowers the weapon, "Way too far away for me," And goes back to firing at other targets.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon tree and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at rock, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
Vindicta lays flat on her stomach in the depression, deploying the bipod for her weapon and switching to take aim at someone, which seems to be within her range. "Bianchini try take out carrier," she reports. "Maybe steal from Disruptors."
Novel says "Okay. Pull her back."
"I want to shoot Emmanuel," Lilah offers cheerily as she focuses down on the incoming mercenaries.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon tree and their surroundings, which damages it.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at rock, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Novel chuckles. "Well, I mean, you'll probably get a fucking opportunity, Lilah..." He remarks easily. "It is pretty funny. Anyway. Now pour on fire to the rock."
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
"Die, rock!" Roger calls out, pelting it with arrows which ping off harmlessly.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon tree and their surroundings, which damages it.
Vindicta targets a tree, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Novel laughs a bit at Roger's words, grinning, "Death to Rock! But not to fucking rolling!"
"He deserves it," Lilah says, grinning over at Novel's claims. "Too many sorries." And then she pops another bullet at the rock.
Vindicta lays flat on her stomach in the depression, deploying the bipod for her weapon and switching to take aim at tree, which seems to be within her range. She targets those hiding behind it, first pelting the tree itself and then swapping her weapon to automatic, unleashing a hail of gunfire upon them all.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at rock, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
Novel glances over at Lilah, hiking a brow? "Oh, yeah? What sort of fucking sorries?"
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and their surroundings, which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"He just says it all the time," Lilah says with a shrug.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
Lilah says "Desole! "
"I bet he fucking does. Surrender-monkey cheese-eating sorryman," Novel grunst to Lilah.
Novel says "Okay, I'm gonna go fucking move from cover. You can shoot whatever you can reach."
"Novel, Roger, Lilah south. Lilah carrier, one-fifty feet from here. May need move closer," Vindicta warns Emmanuel as she fires round after round with deadly precision.
Novel charges toward brush.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and their surroundings, which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Which is nothing from here," Lilah says, and charges after Novel.
Novel says "But not me."
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Vindicta targets a tree, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
"There is non rush, hm? They've got time." Emmanuel assures Vindicta.
Novel says "I think we can just wait here a bit. Close to cover, but not fucking... quite in it."
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses him.
Novel charges toward log.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and their surroundings, which misses him.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It impacts against his armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Vindicta swaps quickly from full-auto to manual once more, thumbing in fifty caliber bullets one at a time now as she targets specific enemies rather than tryign to shatter everything around with lead. "They on drone," she explains her reasoning. "Not want kill."
Roger fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Novel grins over at a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice, nodding at Lilah in approval as he hunches in cover behind the log, hiding to reload and then popping up to take another shot.
Roger fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"She's a badass, till you hit her," Lilah tells Novel. She crouches too, bracing her gun though she definitely looks uncomfortable in such positions.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Maybe go brush," Vindicta suggests to Emmanuel then, gesturing southwards with a flick of her hand. "Close to extraction. Closer to carrier. Yes?" she offers, eager but obedient despite giving ideas of her own.
Roger fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Novel makes an agreeing noise with Lilah. "Not fucking bad, right? Also, can't hunker in fucking cover forever, unfortunately."
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off his armor.
"This battle is a long one..." Lilah whines. But she nods to Novel, all the same and says, "Just got to keep it from Temple, so they don't get to their own extraction with it before we can."
Emmanuel says "Good plan."
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Vindicta says "Tell Bianchini whe- okay!"
Vindicta charges toward brush.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"Guess we'll be playing a fucking keepaway game I guess," Novel shakes his head. "Try and do some fucking thing, but we're outmatched at ranged and I can't get fucking close."
"I think they're coming in..." Lilah warns.
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Novel which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah says "Novel! "
Novel says "Wish we could have smashed the fucking brush, too, but whatever."
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Vindicta targets a log, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Vindicta charges toward brush.
Lilah says "They've got our extraction point under cover."
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Vindicta charges toward brush.
Emmanuel charges toward Lilah.
Vindicta says, frustrated, "Still too far. Bad field... But maybe pick off nymph if run in and out?"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lilah which grazes her right arm.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Emmanuel, they sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Novel moves protectively towards Lilah.
Lilah charges toward log.
Vindicta charges toward a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lilah which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Emmanuel, they misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Vindicta says "Target nymph, take package, run back?"
Novel charges toward log.
"Sorry, cherie!" Emmanuel calls over toward Lilah as he begins to pelt her with ferreo-magnetic iron rounds.
Lilah charges toward log.
Roger moves protectively towards Lilah.
Vindicta charges toward Lilah.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards Roger. This misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward Vindicta.
Lilah charges toward log.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which misses her.
Roger moves protectively towards Lilah.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It strikes the log she's taking cover behind.
Vindicta charges toward log.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice which completely misses her.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Vindicta, they deflects off her shield.
Vindicta targets a log, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Novel charges toward log.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which deflects off her shield.
Vindicta says "Bianchini need bandaging. Running back to brush."
Emmanuel charges toward Vindicta.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Vindicta, they strikes her shield with bruising force.
Lilah clenches her jaw as she tries to hold fire, admitting, "You say my gun helps but damn..." There's a wry, self-effacing laugh as she continues.
Novel mutters, "Mercenaries, northwest, incoming, isn't in cover."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Novel which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Novel charges toward log.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it strikes her shield with bruising force.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which strikes her shield with bruising force.
Vindicta fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
"I think Vindicta's out," Lilah offers quietly. "Just us and Emmanuel, and all these mercenaries... shit," she gripes as her nymph is also taken out.
"I think we can handle this, and the Templar!" Roger blurts out as he brings his spear to bear.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off her armor.
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his grosse messer blade stylized after a red dragon.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Novel makes an agreeing, "Yep." Without any particular heat in it, his expression focused - blade coming out as people charge into melee, slicing through the air with sudden violence, a flurry of steal and aggravation - and huffing as he takes on several attacks, clashing of metal, of blade, click, clack, smack.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his chest.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at log.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
"Anyone know how to use bandages?" Lilah grits out, clenching her teeth as she keeps on fighting. "Emmanuel's being jerk, I think, with that hail of bullets."
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Novel, it impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Emmanuel is, indeed, being jerk.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Novel fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Lilah says "Jackass! "
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
"I do not, sorry!" Roger calls aside to Lilah, staggering this way and that following the explosion.
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
Emmanuel charges toward Lilah.
"It's only because I adore you, Lilah!" Emmanuel calls back toward Lilah after blowing her up.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Emmanuel throws a tear gas grenade at Lilah.
"Get Emmanuel down, Roger," Lilah mutters, barely on her own feet as she crouches again to try and catch her breath. "Liar!" she calls back across the field to someone, but there might have been a wink involved.
"Get Emmanuel down, Roger," Lilah mutters, barely on her own feet as she crouches again to try and catch her breath. "Liar!" she calls back across the field as the teargas hits, but there might have been a wink involved.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Roger moves protectively towards log.
Emmanuel charges toward Lilah.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Lilah(Dama dama), it is dodged by her.
Lilah(Dama dama) launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with her claws which is dodged by him.
Lilah(Dama dama) might be going down - is going down, but she damn well tries to take a bite out of the Templar in the process.
Roger launches an attack at Lilah(Dama dama) which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Lilah fades out of the nightmare.
Roger says "Shit! "
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Roger, it is parried by his big ol' spear.
"Hah!" Emmanuel blurts out in sudden laughter as the poor blinded man ends up stabbing their ally, "Oh, she is going to be very mad with you, mon ami."
Roger launches an attack at Emmanuel which is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Roger, it is parried by his big ol' spear.
"It's your fault!" Roger argues back at Emmanuel, while trying to stab the fellow in return. He's staggering, running low though.
Roger launches an attack at Emmanuel which is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Roger, it deflects off his shield.
Roger fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
"Phew," Emmanuel pants out once all the Disruptors have been disrupted in yet another display of leftist infighting.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
The Combative Alliance has proved victorious.
As the battle raged, alliances shifted like shadows under a waning moon, with Lilah managing to secure the key amidst a maelström of violence and strategy. However, her triumph was short-lived due to Emmanuel's relentless pursuit. Tensions flared and alliances frayed, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that saw Emmanuel, through a mix of guile, martial prowess, and perhaps a sprinkle of luck, emerging victorious, key in hand. With the Disruptors and Golden Shadow mercenaries outmaneuvered, Emmanuel made a dash for the extraction point. The forest, a silent witness to the chaos, sighed as Emmanuel disappeared from view, the key to the Earth-Hell Gate secured, marking a narrow victory for the Combative Alliance in a conflict where the stakes could not have been higher.
At Mon Nov 4 2024, in a forest near District 82
Mission: Intercept key to the Earth-Hell Gate and bring it back to the extraction point.
The District 82 forest holds more than just its resident demons and deserters. Hidden deep within its spectral darkness is a coveted key. This key, rumored to be locked away in an ancient, foreboding fortress, holds the power to unlock the gates connecting the realm of hell and the earth realm. In the wrong hands, it could be used to unleash a devastating demon invasion upon the earth. This operation's task is to seize the key before others do, to control the potential to influence both realms.
District 82: Hell's Black Forest
It is morning, about 87F(30C) degrees, and there are a few wispy white clouds in the sky.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Novel says "Oh thank fucking god."
Vindicta charges toward Emmanuel.
"Oh." Emmanuel blurts out awkwardly as he finds himself in the nightmare, "Right, the operation."
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
"Oh wow. Whoops. Euphie's going to be confused," Lilah says, as she falls asleep yet again. But she hits the ground running, with just a faint smirk down the field at the Templars.
Novel says "Log, west."
Roger charges toward log.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
"We go depression??" Vindicta asks Emmanuel as she bolts after him, her stubby little legs not quit keeping up the same speed as him, but doing her best.
Lilah charges toward log.
Emmanuel says "Oui, depression!"
Roger charges toward log.
"They're going to get it, and we're going to have to get it off them," Lilah warns Novel as she runs as fast as she can for the log. "At least, it looks that way."
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Novel glances around for a moment, and then... "Start shooting the rock, Lilah."
Novel says "Ignore the mercenaries for now."
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. This sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
"I don't see a rock?" Roger murmurs as he hobbles around.
"Alright," Lilah says.
Novel charges toward log.
Novel remarks to Roger, "It's in the fucking middle."
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Lilah charges toward log.
Roger charges toward log.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Lilah says "Novel, they're on our cover."
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel says "Okay, go ahead and shoot them now, then."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at rock, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which impacts against his armor.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at rock, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Novel proceeds to put more bolts down into the boulder in the middle of the field, the sharp crack-crack of rounds packed with a little more than just arrows striking.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. This
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
Novel plinks a shot off over to the golden hosts - then grumbles to himself, shaking his head as he lowers the weapon, "Way too far away for me," And goes back to firing at other targets.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon tree and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at rock, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
Vindicta lays flat on her stomach in the depression, deploying the bipod for her weapon and switching to take aim at someone, which seems to be within her range. "Bianchini try take out carrier," she reports. "Maybe steal from Disruptors."
Novel says "Okay. Pull her back."
"I want to shoot Emmanuel," Lilah offers cheerily as she focuses down on the incoming mercenaries.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon tree and their surroundings, which damages it.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at rock, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Novel chuckles. "Well, I mean, you'll probably get a fucking opportunity, Lilah..." He remarks easily. "It is pretty funny. Anyway. Now pour on fire to the rock."
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
"Die, rock!" Roger calls out, pelting it with arrows which ping off harmlessly.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon tree and their surroundings, which damages it.
Vindicta targets a tree, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Novel laughs a bit at Roger's words, grinning, "Death to Rock! But not to fucking rolling!"
"He deserves it," Lilah says, grinning over at Novel's claims. "Too many sorries." And then she pops another bullet at the rock.
Vindicta lays flat on her stomach in the depression, deploying the bipod for her weapon and switching to take aim at tree, which seems to be within her range. She targets those hiding behind it, first pelting the tree itself and then swapping her weapon to automatic, unleashing a hail of gunfire upon them all.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at rock, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
Novel glances over at Lilah, hiking a brow? "Oh, yeah? What sort of fucking sorries?"
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and their surroundings, which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"He just says it all the time," Lilah says with a shrug.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
Lilah says "Desole! "
"I bet he fucking does. Surrender-monkey cheese-eating sorryman," Novel grunst to Lilah.
Novel says "Okay, I'm gonna go fucking move from cover. You can shoot whatever you can reach."
"Novel, Roger, Lilah south. Lilah carrier, one-fifty feet from here. May need move closer," Vindicta warns Emmanuel as she fires round after round with deadly precision.
Novel charges toward brush.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and their surroundings, which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Which is nothing from here," Lilah says, and charges after Novel.
Novel says "But not me."
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Vindicta targets a tree, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
"There is non rush, hm? They've got time." Emmanuel assures Vindicta.
Novel says "I think we can just wait here a bit. Close to cover, but not fucking... quite in it."
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses him.
Novel charges toward log.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and their surroundings, which misses him.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It impacts against his armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Vindicta swaps quickly from full-auto to manual once more, thumbing in fifty caliber bullets one at a time now as she targets specific enemies rather than tryign to shatter everything around with lead. "They on drone," she explains her reasoning. "Not want kill."
Roger fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Novel grins over at a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice, nodding at Lilah in approval as he hunches in cover behind the log, hiding to reload and then popping up to take another shot.
Roger fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"She's a badass, till you hit her," Lilah tells Novel. She crouches too, bracing her gun though she definitely looks uncomfortable in such positions.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Maybe go brush," Vindicta suggests to Emmanuel then, gesturing southwards with a flick of her hand. "Close to extraction. Closer to carrier. Yes?" she offers, eager but obedient despite giving ideas of her own.
Roger fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Novel makes an agreeing noise with Lilah. "Not fucking bad, right? Also, can't hunker in fucking cover forever, unfortunately."
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off his armor.
"This battle is a long one..." Lilah whines. But she nods to Novel, all the same and says, "Just got to keep it from Temple, so they don't get to their own extraction with it before we can."
Emmanuel says "Good plan."
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Vindicta says "Tell Bianchini whe- okay!"
Vindicta charges toward brush.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"Guess we'll be playing a fucking keepaway game I guess," Novel shakes his head. "Try and do some fucking thing, but we're outmatched at ranged and I can't get fucking close."
"I think they're coming in..." Lilah warns.
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Novel which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah says "Novel! "
Novel says "Wish we could have smashed the fucking brush, too, but whatever."
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Vindicta targets a log, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Vindicta charges toward brush.
Lilah says "They've got our extraction point under cover."
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Vindicta charges toward brush.
Emmanuel charges toward Lilah.
Vindicta says, frustrated, "Still too far. Bad field... But maybe pick off nymph if run in and out?"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lilah which grazes her right arm.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Emmanuel, they sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Novel moves protectively towards Lilah.
Lilah charges toward log.
Vindicta charges toward a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lilah which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Emmanuel, they misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Vindicta says "Target nymph, take package, run back?"
Novel charges toward log.
"Sorry, cherie!" Emmanuel calls over toward Lilah as he begins to pelt her with ferreo-magnetic iron rounds.
Lilah charges toward log.
Roger moves protectively towards Lilah.
Vindicta charges toward Lilah.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards Roger. This misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward Vindicta.
Lilah charges toward log.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which misses her.
Roger moves protectively towards Lilah.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It strikes the log she's taking cover behind.
Vindicta charges toward log.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice which completely misses her.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Vindicta, they deflects off her shield.
Vindicta targets a log, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Novel charges toward log.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which deflects off her shield.
Vindicta says "Bianchini need bandaging. Running back to brush."
Emmanuel charges toward Vindicta.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Vindicta, they strikes her shield with bruising force.
Lilah clenches her jaw as she tries to hold fire, admitting, "You say my gun helps but damn..." There's a wry, self-effacing laugh as she continues.
Novel mutters, "Mercenaries, northwest, incoming, isn't in cover."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Novel which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Novel charges toward log.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it strikes her shield with bruising force.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Lilah fires off a shot at Vindicta which strikes her shield with bruising force.
Vindicta fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward brush.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
"I think Vindicta's out," Lilah offers quietly. "Just us and Emmanuel, and all these mercenaries... shit," she gripes as her nymph is also taken out.
"I think we can handle this, and the Templar!" Roger blurts out as he brings his spear to bear.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off her armor.
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his grosse messer blade stylized after a red dragon.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Novel makes an agreeing, "Yep." Without any particular heat in it, his expression focused - blade coming out as people charge into melee, slicing through the air with sudden violence, a flurry of steal and aggravation - and huffing as he takes on several attacks, clashing of metal, of blade, click, clack, smack.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his chest.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at log.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
"Anyone know how to use bandages?" Lilah grits out, clenching her teeth as she keeps on fighting. "Emmanuel's being jerk, I think, with that hail of bullets."
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Novel, it impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Emmanuel is, indeed, being jerk.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Novel fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Lilah says "Jackass! "
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Roger launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
"I do not, sorry!" Roger calls aside to Lilah, staggering this way and that following the explosion.
Lilah swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
Emmanuel charges toward Lilah.
"It's only because I adore you, Lilah!" Emmanuel calls back toward Lilah after blowing her up.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
Emmanuel throws a tear gas grenade at Lilah.
"Get Emmanuel down, Roger," Lilah mutters, barely on her own feet as she crouches again to try and catch her breath. "Liar!" she calls back across the field to someone, but there might have been a wink involved.
"Get Emmanuel down, Roger," Lilah mutters, barely on her own feet as she crouches again to try and catch her breath. "Liar!" she calls back across the field as the teargas hits, but there might have been a wink involved.
Roger draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Roger moves protectively towards log.
Emmanuel charges toward Lilah.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Lilah(Dama dama), it is dodged by her.
Lilah(Dama dama) launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with her claws which is dodged by him.
Lilah(Dama dama) might be going down - is going down, but she damn well tries to take a bite out of the Templar in the process.
Roger launches an attack at Lilah(Dama dama) which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Lilah fades out of the nightmare.
Roger says "Shit! "
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Roger, it is parried by his big ol' spear.
"Hah!" Emmanuel blurts out in sudden laughter as the poor blinded man ends up stabbing their ally, "Oh, she is going to be very mad with you, mon ami."
Roger launches an attack at Emmanuel which is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Roger, it is parried by his big ol' spear.
"It's your fault!" Roger argues back at Emmanuel, while trying to stab the fellow in return. He's staggering, running low though.
Roger launches an attack at Emmanuel which is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Roger, it deflects off his shield.
Roger fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel has key to the Earth-Hell Gate.
"Phew," Emmanuel pants out once all the Disruptors have been disrupted in yet another display of leftist infighting.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
The Combative Alliance has proved victorious.