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The Temples Operation In Las Vegas Nevada 241019

In the heart of Las Vegas, a desperate confrontation unfurled within the dimly lit confines of a warehouse near The House Casino, the battleground chosen by forces of light and darkness for a vital skirmish over the city’s electrical grid. The Temple, a bastion against the darkness, embarked on a daring mission to disrupt the electrical supply to The House Casino, a den of vice operated by a crafty cadre of demons exploiting human frailties for nefarious gains. Amid the chaos, Temple operatives, among them Emmanuel and Irene, clashed fiercely against the demonic forces and their human conscripts, determined to thwart the Temple's righteous objective.

As the night waxed on, the battle's tide swayed with each spell cast and bullet fired, drawing forth a tableau of valor, betrayal, and dark magic. Emmanuel, with his steel battle-axe, parried and struck with the precision of a seasoned warrior, weaving through the demonic ranks with Irene and their allies, including Ash, who tirelessly worked to disrupt the casino's electrical grid against overwhelming odds. Yet, in a twist of fate, Kah, a formidable adversary, emerged, his defiance embodied in the clash of spear against shield, declaring the night's effort a strategic loss for Emmanuel and his companions. Despite their valiant efforts, and even as they felled Ethereal Hoplite Spirits and dodged death by inches, the cruel arithmetic of war turned against them. In the end, amidst tear gas clouds and the relentless advance of dark forces, the Corrupt Alliance claimed victory, leaving the Temple forces to contemplate the hard-learned lessons of their defeat and the heavy cost of war under the neon glow of Sin City.
At Fri Oct 18 2024, in a warehouse near Las Vegas, Nevada

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid until the process is complete.

Las Vegas. The City of Lights. America's Playground. Sin City.

It's the later title there that has the Temple mobilising an operation in the nightmare, seeking to disrupt the actions of a cadre of 'second chance' selling demons taking advantage of people's gambler facilities, and naivety. For the low, low, cost of a first born, or a little life, or even your soul, they can guarantee that you win big. But, it's important to remember, the House always wins.

On that note, the target of this particular operation is The House casino, the very place that the cadre of demons has set up shop. The Temple seek to disrupt the electrical grid of the house of sin, and knock it out of operation for some time. Long enough that they can send in the Strike Force after, and end this operation. On the other hand? The Demons are offering their support, and ill-won gains to those who defend them from this attack.


The House Casino
It is night, about 58F(14C) degrees, and there are a few thin white clouds in the sky. There is a waning gibbous moon.


Kah charges toward crates.
Ash says "I hate this."
Emmanuel charges toward machinery.
Emmanuel says "The machinery, hm?"
Irene charges toward machinery.
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Ash charges toward crates.
Hot on Emmanuel's heels, Irene pursues with a sharp little nod, playing the part of his featureless, voiceless shadows once more. They scan the battlefield as they go, taking note of hand forces in the distance.

Kah charges toward container.
Irene charges toward machinery.
Isaiah charges toward crates.
Ash runs towards the objective.
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.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which grazes his forehead.

"Non surprise that the Hand are here to cash in, hm?" Emmanuel mutters under his breath as he takes note of the various forces of the corrupt alliance on the opposite side of the casino, while charging toward cover behind a bunch of loud, blinking pokies.

Irene charges toward machinery.
Kah charges toward machinery.
Irene fires off a shot at Kah which completely misses him.

Ash runs towards the objective.
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.

Picking up the nearest rock or boulder, Kah throws it at Irene with massive strength which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Isaiah moves protectively towards Ash.
Irene shoots Kah with a tranq dart.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which grazes his ribs.

Emmanuel shoots Kah with a tranq dart.

Emmanuel charges toward machinery.
Irene charges toward machinery.
Ash runs towards the objective.
Irene launches a stab at Kah, it grazes his right arm.

Marching forward, Kah shoots his spear forward toward Irene with a strike that is blocked by his tactical black bulletproof vest.

Isaiah moves protectively towards Ash.
Kah charges toward container.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Kah which sparks off the ground near his feet.

'second chance' slinging demon fires off a shot at Kah which sparks off the ground near his feet.

'second chance' slinging demon fires off a shot at Kah which sparks off the ground near his feet.

'second chance' slinging demon fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Emmanuel charges toward machinery.
Isaiah launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by her.

Irene fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Ash runs towards the objective.
Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Picking up something heavy, Kah launches it at 'second chance' slinging demon with such force it shatters and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Kah charges toward container.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Kah which misses him.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

'second chance' slinging demon fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at 'second chance' slinging demon, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


'second chance' slinging demon fades out of the nightmare.
Irene fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Kah sees Kah drop to a knee and crush something in their fist. Wisps of smoke trail out from their clenched fingers. completely misses him.

Irene wastes little time bantering with Emmanuel right now, lowering themselves into a quick crouch behind the machinery. They raise their M4, firing after Kah with persistent determination. "You alright over there?" the lackey calls out, as the Second Chance demons close in.

Kah charges toward container.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his forehead.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Emmanuel charges toward Kah.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at container.

Irene fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his right leg.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Irene, it is blocked by his tactical black bulletproof vest.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Irene, it is blocked by his tactical black bulletproof vest.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Irene, it is parried by his tactical combat knife with a black blade.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his stomach.

Irene says "Help! "
Emmanuel gives chase toward the flying, magical woof, firing a grenade over toward their cover, despite the risk. "Oui." He calls back over toward someone, "Step out of cover."

Emmanuel gives chase toward the flying, magical woof, firing a grenade over toward their cover, despite the risk. "Oui." He calls back over toward his ally, "Step out of cover."

Irene fires off a shot at Kah which deflects off his shield.

Irene says "I can't! Come back!"
Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Emmanuel moves protectively towards Irene.
Kah charges toward container.
'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by her.

Irene launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by her.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Scrambling to catch their breath, Irene tries shifting behind Emmanuel for human cover, redirecting their attention from Kah towards the demons. "You want me to step out now, or assist?" they ask.

Kah charges toward container.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kah, it deflects off his shield.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Emmanuel says "Assist, mon amie. Put on your mask."
With lightning-fast jabs, Kah stabs with his spear at a kevlar-clad Templar operative and anyone close with blows that is parried by him.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at 'second chance' slinging demon, it impacts against her armor.


'second chance' slinging demon fades out of the nightmare.
Irene launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by him.

Emmanuel throws a tear gas grenade at machinery.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kah, it deflects off his shield.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Irene, it is blocked by his tactical black bulletproof vest.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Marching forward, Kah takes a feint jab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with their spear which is parried by him.

"Afraid I didn't bring one," Irene tells someone a little too late, raising an arm to shield their eyes. They seem determined to fight through the pain, all the same.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by him.

"Afraid I didn't bring one," Irene tells their compatriot a little too late, raising an arm to shield their eyes. They seem determined to fight through the pain, all the same.

Irene launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it impacts against his armor.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

"Ah, desole!" Emmanuel blurts out awkwardly, safe and sound behind his mask.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kah, it deflects off his shield.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Marching forward, Kah thrusts his spear at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with a vicious blow that is parried by him.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at 'second chance' slinging demon, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


'second chance' slinging demon fades out of the nightmare.
Irene launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by him.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Emmanuel jabs Ethereal Hoplite Spirit with a taser.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kah, it deflects off his shield.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Irene, it is blocked by his tactical black bulletproof vest.

Marching forward, Kah takes a feint jab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with their spear which impacts against his armor.

Ethereal Hoplite Spirit swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Irene jabs Ethereal Hoplite Spirit with a taser.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Emmanuel moves protectively towards Irene.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Kah, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Irene, it is blocked by his tactical black bulletproof vest.

Marching forward, Kah thrusts his spear at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with a vicious blow that strikes his armor with bruising force.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by him.

Irene launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it impacts against his armor.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.

Ethereal Hoplite Spirit swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his amalgamation of charcoal-infused plate mail, and kevlar armour.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at 'second chance' slinging demon, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


'second chance' slinging demon fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel disarms Ethereal Hoplite Spirit.

Irene shoots Ethereal Hoplite Spirit with a tranq dart.

Irene launches a stab at Ethereal Hoplite Spirit, it is parried by her.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

"Non looking good for me," Emmanuel notes aside to Irene as they do battle with magical spirits, as well as demons.

As the cloud of tear gas clears, Irene turns to study the electrical grid in the distance, cursing in Spanish under their breath. "Hand has control of the grid, sir," they warns him.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at Ethereal Hoplite Spirit, it is parried by her.

Irene launches a stab at Ethereal Hoplite Spirit, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Ethereal Hoplite Spirit swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his amalgamation of charcoal-infused plate mail, and kevlar armour.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at Ethereal Hoplite Spirit, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.


Ethereal Hoplite Spirit fades out of the nightmare.
Irene fires off a shot at Kah which completely misses him.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

"Mon deiu," Emmanuel breathes out as they manage to take the spirit down before it beats him, but then there's three more monsters to go. "There are always so many of them."

Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent

Standing tall, Kah nods his head toward Emmanuel. "War is about strategy. Tonight, you have lost."

"We might want to plan for smaller missions, sir," Irene suggests to Emmanuel in a lower tone of voice. "Seems like in these wide open spaces, the two of us don't stand a chance."

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Kah has to call his voice over the field, soft-spoken and hard to hear.

Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent

Kah rattles his spear against his shield.

"It is really more about numbers." Emmanuel mutters under his breath, verbally rolling his eyes as his actual visage is hidden from view.

Ash continues disrupting, or protecting the electrical grid.

Emmanuel charges toward container.
Isaiah says "Good show, Jolly Garcyon! I appreciate you picking the distraction!"
"What do you suppose my allies have been doing, while I have held you here?" Kah calls, the arrogance and confidence evident in the masked giant's voice.

Irene charges toward Emmanuel.
'second chance' slinging demon fires off a shot at Irene which sparks off the ground near his feet.

'second chance' slinging demon launches a stab at Ash, it is parried by her 1860 Light Cavalry Saber .

Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent

Picking up something heavy, Kah hurtles it at Emmanuel with all his might, which misses him.

Irene fires off a shot at 'second chance' slinging demon which misses her.

Isaiah says "Bon voyage!"
Isaiah moves protectively towards Ash.
Isaiah launches a stab at 'second chance' slinging demon, it is parried by her.

Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at container.

The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.