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The Hands Operation In Sydney Australia 240809

In the cold embrace of an Australian night, near Sydney, the Hand embarked on a mission veiled in the shadows of corporate intrigue and supernatural warfare. Their objective was clear: to sway the Australian Parliament towards enacting policies that favored the supernatural, thus cementing the Hand's influence over the political landscape. To achieve this, they deployed their operatives to a vast mining operation, a strategic site chosen for the dramatic conclusion of their operation. Against them stood the Sapphire Martyr soldiers and tactical police officers, guardians of the current order, who would stop at nothing to thwart the Hand's agenda.

The clash was intense and chaotic, illuminated by the arcane and the blazing discharge of firearms. Konstantin's mastery of the dark flames, Korina's sharpshooting with her bow, and Isaiah's tactical maneuvers showcased the Hand's formidable abilities. Despite Emmanuel's spirited resistance and the tactical police force's valiant efforts, they could not withstand the relentless onslaught. The turning point came when Korina, with unwavering focus, continued to raise corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage, her efforts symbolized by the piercing of her arrow and the strategic maneuvering around the designated site. This relentless push, supported by Konstantin's protective stance and Isabelle's late yet crucial arrival, eventually led to the Lawful Extremists Alliance claiming victory. Their win was not just a testament to their physical prowess but a strategic triumph that promised to reshape the political landscape in favor of the supernatural, heralding a new era where the arcane could no longer be sidelined in the corridors of power.
At Thu Aug 8 2024, in a warehouse near Sydney, Australia

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage until the process is complete.

Employing their trademark politics-centric strategy, the Hand seeks to sway
the Australian Parliament towards supernatural-centric policy beneficial to
them. Finding key politicians to be shielded by some arcane means, the Hand
has opted to influence the real powers that be by controlling Parliament's
cashflow via the lobbyists. They will employ fear tactics, driving the
government to seek hand support in regulating against supernatural
dissidents.


The centre of a vast mining operation
It is night, about -10F(-23C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing crescent moon.


Tactical police firearms officer fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.

Tactical police firearms officer fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.

Konstantin says "Alright! "
Emmanuel charges toward crates.
Korina says "Forklift. "
Fire begins to drip from Isaiah's fingertips and puddle on the ground by his feet. After a moment, the flames begin to take on a humanoid shape.

Korina says "Or... container, east."
Cara charges toward crates.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at tactical police firearms officer which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Cara says "Good Morning Junior"
Korina says "Container. I will go there."
Konstantin says "AGree "
A pillar of prismatic light breaks free from Korina's form, illuminating her surroundings brilliantly in a signal for something or someone.

Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to container.
Isabelle charges toward container.
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it misses him.

Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isabelle gestures toward herself, parting away layers of her own shadow until a figure emerges from beneath Isabelle

Isaiah charges toward forklift.
Cara says "Move to the crates."
Isaiah says "Miss Cara. It's J.R., not Junior. But hello to you."
"Copy." Isabelle quips back to Korina, taking her direction as she charges toward the container.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.

Cara charges toward crates.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at tactical police firearms officer which misses her.

Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Konstantin charges toward container.
Isabelle charges toward container.
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it impacts against his armor.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
"Well, merde." Emmanuel curses under his breath as he finds himself without allies on the field, and not for the firest time ever. The man scrambles into cover, and peeks back over, raising his rifle to fire upon the down under folk.

Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isabelle gestures toward herself, parting away layers of her own shadow until a figure emerges from beneath Isabelle

Isaiah charges toward crates.
Konstantin skids into place behind the contianer and belches a lungful of flame, searing an approaching cultist goon. "Drop these, work on moving south towards the point"

Konstantin says "See the Workbench? that's where we need to be"
Cara says "J.R it is... But Junior rolls off the tongue better. Seems like we're together on this one in any case "
Cara charges toward crates.
Cara fires off a shot at tactical police firearms officer which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at tactical police firearms officer which sparks off the ground near her feet.

The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Konstantin says "Infact, I am going to start moving there now. Get the Martyr as we move"
Isabelle charges toward container.
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it sparks off the ground near his feet.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin charges toward workbench.
Korina says "Okay. I will cover you."
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
"I did not even think they had guns in Australia!" Emmanuel informs no one at all, as he talks to himself while taking cover, "Ay! We are on the same side, non?" He yells at the tactical police firearms officer

Isaiah charges toward crates.
Konstantin says "Isabelle, can you handle that martyr?!"
Korina says "I do not see it anymore."
Cara charges toward crates.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at tactical police firearms officer which misses her.

Isabelle says "I must be blind, I do not seem them any longer!"
"Looks like Emmanuel is there already," Isaiah tells Cara with a smirk on his face. "I owe him a little ass kicking, so that works for me."

Korina says "Who is the white armored one?"
Isabelle charges toward container.
Konstantin charges toward workbench.
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Cara says "He is, but my priority is keeping the Hands Paws off the territory."
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Konstantin says "Then we did the job, I thought they were fresh when I torched them. Let's go!"
"Eh, who is wanting to be licking my arse?" Emmanuel blurts out, looking around with alarm.

Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Cara runs towards the objective.
Cara says "I am going to prioritise the capture point."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at tactical police firearms officer, it is parried by her.

Isabelle charges toward container.
Konstantin charges toward workbench.
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Isaiah's knife bursts into flames as they fling it end over end towards crates. The impact damages it.

Cara says "J.R If you could take the workbench to provide covering fire, I would appreciate that."
Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Isabelle says "They are fighting amongst themselves, are they? We should take advantage of this."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at tactical police firearms officer, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


tactical police firearms officer fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin bellows as he hurtles forwards; "We are! Keep pace, the workbench!"

Isabelle charges toward container.
Konstantin charges toward workbench.
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Korina is more than keeping pace; she looks bored as she covers Konstantin, as though he's just not zooming fast enough for her liking.

"Alright, I'll work on it," Isaiah tells Cara as he tosses that flaming knife behind the crates, watching a sudden burst of flame erupt from behind in its wake.

Isaiah launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Konstantin says "Who's voice is that?"
Korina says "Who? "
"I am not made for this running!" Isabelle complains heatlessly over the comms as she strains to keep up with the others. She isn't quite willing to invest the blood in starting her lungs up again, so she's rather slow.

Korina did not hear anything.

Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by his shiny pocket knife.

A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Emmanuel, it strikes him in the stomach.

Korina /did/ hear that one. "That is Isabelle," she informs Konstantin.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at tactical police firearms officer, it is parried by him.

Keeping her rifles pointing skyward Cara focusses on a tactical sprint towards the capture point, gas mask rasping her tones. "Excellent. Let's keep on it."

Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to workbench.
Konstantin snorts a little, "I know this one!"

Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isaiah launches a stab at Emmanuel, it deflects off his armor.

Konstantin says "Move to engage warrior. Don't go straight to him, move south!"
Emmanuel retreats from Isaiah.
Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by his shiny pocket knife.


Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Emmanuel, it mildly wounds his right arm.

Konstantin pauses, "Actually, hold. He is in range! Fire!"

Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Cara, it misses her.

Cara throws a smoke grenade down at her feet.

Korina huffs. "Not in range of /me/."

Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isaiah launches a stab at tactical police firearms officer, it is parried by him.

Konstantin comments aside between inhalations of air and belches of flame, "Learn to spit fire! Or go and engage. You can get back to me when you need to; go."

Tactical police firearms officer launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by his shiny pocket knife.

"I took Emmanuel down- moving to the next spot soon," Isaiah reports into his earpiece.

Cara fires off a shot at Konstantin which completely misses him.

Cara charges toward workbench.
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Cara, it sparks off the ground near her feet.

Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Cara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.

Isaiah launches a stab at tactical police firearms officer, it impacts against his armor.


tactical police firearms officer fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Cara, it misses her.

The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Cara and strikes her armor with bruising force.


Cara fades out of the nightmare.
Isaiah charges toward workbench.
Korina says "I do not see the warrior anymore."
Korina says "We should move to capture."
Konstantin says "I can't see shit"
Konstantin says "Let's go"
Konstantin says "I think we are smoked"
Konstantin runs towards the objective.
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Korina says "No smoke there."
Korina says "It is hard to miss."
Isabelle says "I only see the redhead, and the strange little creature. "
Isabelle says "So, two redheads. "
Konstantin says "Strange, my vision feels restrained"
Isabelle chuckles at her joke.

Konstantin says "Can see properly again.. some trickery"
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame, it misses him.

Konstantin says "Imp coming in"
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Korina says "Out of range. Soon..."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.

Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame, it misses him.


a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin sends out screaming clods of sulphurous flame and cinder as he skitters to the objective; "Their redhead looks worse than ours. Hand privilege."

Isaiah charges toward workbench.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina squints at Konstantin as though trying to figure out his logic there. "Your other Isabelle is being attacked by the soldier," she tells Isabelle, squinting waaaaay off towards the north, and a little bit to the west.

Isaiah's eyes suddenly look bloodshot.

Korina says "Imp gone?"
Isabelle says "It seems that way, yes."
Isabelle runs towards the objective.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Isaiah and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Korina says "Redhead in coming, west."
Konstantin says "Eyes on"
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Isaiah, it misses him.

Korina obviously meant to say incoming instead of in coming.

Isabelle runs towards the objective.
Isabelle draws and quickly fires an arrow at Isaiah, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to Isaiah.
Isaiah starts to look a little more unsure of himself.

Isaiah charges toward Isabelle.
Isaiah throws a small knife end over end at Konstantin, it completely misses him.

Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Isaiah and lets an arrow fly where it may; it deflects off his camouflaged stab vest.

Korina runs towards the objective.
Konstantin ducks the knife, drawing his sword from a polymer holster at his waist; introducing soulless corporate plastic to something as classic and historically loaded as a sword. "Don't run from me!"

"Eh... Good attempt, at least," Isaiah murmurs, nodding his head a bit.

Isabelle runs towards the objective.
Isabelle draws and quickly fires an arrow at Isaiah, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.


Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin throws up his hands, sword unblooded. He looks over towards the capture point

Korina sighs as the President just does a big monkey jump and fucks all the way off instead of getting to the capture point. "Fine, I will do it myself."

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Isabelle runs towards the objective.
Konstantin calls out back to her, making his way over; "You are only one allowed to have fun?"


The shadowy image of svelte, moonlit femme fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says, obviously, "Yes!"
Konstantin moves protectively towards Korina.
On the other hand, Isabelle does her best to try and race Korina toward the point. But she's really not made for running.

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Konstantin moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Isabelle runs towards the objective.
Konstantin charges toward Korina.
Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Isabelle charges toward Korina.
While she does very cool supernatural sabotage things, Korina shoos off her fairy to handle the incoming firearms officer with the direction of, "Punch him in the nuts."

Isabelle finally arrives at the capture point, last to the party. She sways a bit before collapsing onto the ground, having to waste some of her precious lifesblood in order to activate her lungs. "I am not meant for this." She complains heatlessly.

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Konstantin nods aside to Isabelle as he strolls onto the point, slowing down for the final leg; "Agreement with wolves is over, by the way. Any more word with them? Freya will probably cause problems still."

Konstantin suggests, clipping his sword away. "Maybe ask whoever is mentor to help."

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.


tactical police firearms officer fades out of the nightmare.
Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Isabelle raises a hand to flap toward Konstantin, "I have not.. heard anything yet." She informs them, "Other than a vague threat from.." There's a beat as she catches her breath, "..Freya after I gave her the runabout."

Korina watches in approval as the fairy punches the guy in the nuts, as directed. "Very good," she calls out. "Now come back and deal with President." Joking, of course.

Of course.

... unless?

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Konstantin exhales a small roaring jet of flame from his mouth, superheating the air about a foot infront of his mouth as he eyes a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints.

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Korina eyes Konstantin with a narrowed gaze. "There is another one coming," she tells him. "Go blow out fire at him."

Konstantin clucks his tongue quietly, raising his brows at Korina, "Have to stay here make sure no problems completing ritual."

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Is Konstantin casting doubts upon Korina's ritual-completing abilities?! "I will show you ritual," she says in ways that certainly do not bode well.

"..They are Australian, are they not immune to flames?" Isabelle offers a hypothetical from her place on the ground, blinking slowly up between the othres.

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Konstantin gestures to Korina's current task with a nod; "Da, please do." He lets the left corner of his lips curl slightly then, before looking aside to Isabelle. "No, they just think they are. Makes very easy to melt."

Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to tactical police firearms officer.
Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Tactical police firearms officer fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.

Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at tactical police firearms officer, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Korina continues raising corporate concern regarding supernatural sabotage.

Tactical police firearms officer fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.

Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at tactical police firearms officer, it misses him.

The Lawful Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.