Ramenhotep, who was standing back from the skirmish using his radio to notify Portia, is surprised to see the other monstrosity suddenly running towards Black Andy.  The sphinx stows his radio in its holster on his forearm and elects to hold his ground, watching the violence unfold.  In fact, he even pulls out his notebook and begins jotting down a few notes.

_{"Cant say I didn't warn yer..."} Andy muttered as two laser beams sliced across Ret'la's knees, one from each pistol. The gun's didn't make that odd 'laser' sound effect... it seemed that Andy had long since turned off that useless feature.
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Black Andy's blasts reward no visible effect from Andy's shots. The massive beast slams down the large techno-magic lance attached to Ret'la right arm.
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Dropping the pistols Andy stepped to the side as the lance slammed down where he had been standing, as he leaned up to grab the arm of the massive sub-demon, yanking it further forward to flip it over.

Cannon walked over to the commotion, his large body causing quite the bit of noise and trembling of earth as he did.

He reached his massive arms forward and grasped Ret'la hefting it into the air
"STOP!"

Severin walks towards the massive form of Cannon Fodder, "Release him you overgrown gargoyle, he has done nothing but defend himself. You don't run this platoon, you will not lay  hand on my people. Claear?"

Andy manages to pull Ret'la forward a couple steps - but comes nowhere close to outmatching the creatures strength - or flipping it over.

Cannon Fodder on the other hand lifts the now-small 18 foot demon off the ground. Ret'la screams... and os obviously about to retaliate before Jess'Voruk calls to him - and Ret'la stops struggling and fighting.

Jess'Voruk struggles to form english words...

While looking up to Cannon : "Rell-eezz  'im."

He then turns to Andy "Yyooo willllll resst innn ashezz uvv Tukkeen"

Andy's toothy smile reasserted itself, "Weeeelll, pal... that there is what we call mighty uncalled for. I was just steppin 'n between a rampagin demon and in return I get death-threats... mighty uncalled for indeed."

"Tell your pal that any more unprovoked attacks will result in more than Cannon Fodder here jus pickin him up." Andy thumbed up at the Adorak holding the deamonix, "Shit like that don't fly, comprende?"

Grinning wider, and toothier than Andy he replies "Innn torr-mment"

Andy just shakes his head in disbelief, "Demons... I always reckoned I met the dumbest already, but then I always meet a 'nuther one."

He fished out another cheroot, and lit 'er up, and then leaned down to pick up his pistols, reholstered them and then picked up his shovels again.

"Windbags, big balloons 'o hot air is all you are."

PM
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"if you call charging to attack someone who hasn't attacked you self defence, you are in dire need of a Thesaurus my good man"

CannonFodder drops the demon

"never the less as you wish it, but this will be put in my report"

Having been watching the entire exchange, Razgriz having said nothing during the time, he finally opens his mouth, "Break over, return to work you wretchesss."

Not one to empathize, Razgriz was quite numb to death and had been for quite some time. Sadly, he wasn't allowed to use Tolkeenite bodies in his necromancy which meant even if there had been a death he wouldn't profit from it.

The meeting ran over the thirty minutes that Portia had alloted and that frustrated her of course. It was something not in her control however so she did not dwell on it for long. She made a cursory inspection of the town on her hovercycle before stopping at the inn to comandeer a room so she would have a place to stay. She spent a few minutes in her room freshening up and making some preparations before departing back out into the streets of Madtown. She was disapointed in not finding the gallows she had requested and in truth angry at having been spoken to so rudely. Finding a suitable spot in the center of town she parks her hovercycle and calls out over the radio. "This is first Lieutenant Portia Lynn. All members of 2nd platoon report to  the townsquare immediately."

While the soldiers begin to arrive she spends her time fashioning a noose out of durable nylon rope and then affixing it over the top of a sturdy street lamp. The slack end she walks over and ties to the back of her hovercycle. She removes her helmet and stands silently until all arrive. She is surrounded by a palpable aura of intimidation. Looking intently at over her troops she announces. "Pluto Company on the whole is one of the largest collection of first rate fuckups I have ever encountered. Without a doubt there is exceptional talent in the ranks and for that reason alot of nonsense is overlooked. I too understand that and you will find I am quite willing to let professionals do what they do best and with a fair amount of leash. One thing I will not stand for however is insubordination.

Holding out the noose she says in a calm and cold voice. Nilus leader of Firefly Squad step forward and submit yourself for punishment under article 103.7 of the Tolkeen Doctrine of Warfare. Your charge is disobeying a direct order from a superior officer. Place this noose around your neck. She holds the noose out a little further towards the goblin fully expecting him to take it and do as he is told.

   Ramenhotep watches as the demon-skirmish dies down and he is startled by the crackle of his radio.  Portia's voice sounds sharper than it had before.  The sphinx wastes no time in following her instruction and he launches himself into the air like a cat leaping up onto a table.  His wings spread and they carry him over the few buildings between him and the town square.  He is probably one of the first to arrive and he takes a four-legged stance in front of his lieutenant.
   He looks around in order to spot the rest of his platoon approaching.

   When Portia delivers her small speech and calls upon Nilus to submit himself, Ramenhotep is more than a little shocked.  He recalls the threat of torture on her questionaire and wonders if all this is an act meant to intimidate the weak-willed.  Any creature would be mad to willingly place a noose around his neck, unless Ramenhotep was simply not understanding what it meant to be a soldier.  He decided to watch the events unfold and find out.  His sharp eyes zoomed in on Portia's face, watching for some hint of her true motivation...

"while your at it one of the demons attacked Black Andy recently."

Nilus arrives with the rest of his mercenary company along with second platoon. He listens as Portia speaks, and his grin turns to a frown as she orders him to hang himself...

"Um... go fuck yourself bitch. I specifically told you I did not know what a gallows was. If this is how you run things then I am not seving under you any longer. I am out of here - and I am taking my company and all of our supplies. If you even try to stop us we will blow the shit out of you, and if you are thinking that you may be able to stop us - just think about how YOUR officer will react after you lose half your platoon - over a retarded order, follwed by yet another retarded order. Some people deserve what the Coalition is here to offer."

With that Nilus turns his hovercycle around. He and the rest of Firefly Squad are on their way out of town...
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Lieutenant Dyvalis takes a position next to Lt. Lynn. He quietly watches what is unfolding in the platoon...

Burd and Jeran arrive together, and remain as far as possible from Ret'La dn Jess'Voruk - the two Daemonix.

Corporal Kamada takes her place next to Razgriz up near the front of the pack - facing the Lieutenants.

Private Deacon is one of the last to arrive, on his TW wing board.

Severin and Black Andy have yet to arrive.

Cannon Fodder is sitting onthe ground, in the widest area he could find his elbows are resting on his knees and his head rests in his hands.
"havn't even met the enemy yet and we are already down several people, times like these I wonder if I believe in omens and portents or not"

   Ramenhotep, who happens to be nearby, decides to respond to the Cannon Fodder.  "With a name like yours, I don't think I would want to believe in omens and portents, my gargantuan friend.  However, do not lose faith in our lieutenant yet.  I strongly suspect there is a method to her apparent madness."

"ordering a Junior officer to submit to a death sentence because he dosn't know what a 'Gallows' is, and ignoring a fistfight between two demons wherein one of them later attacks Black Andy...." *looking at Ramenhotep for a few moments*

"and about my name, I'd prefer we just shorten it to Cannon, but it was quite accurate considering the goal they had in mind when they created me. Or rather modified me I should say." Cannon taps his bio-plate armor.

Portia listens to Nilus and considers his threat for a moment. Long enough for him to lead his crew away. "That is acceptable." She says though the Firefly squad is already heading out of town. She chews the corner of her lip for moment and hears Cannon conversing with Ramenhotep. Turning she glares angrily up at the creature that towers over her but her face becomes an emotionless mask again before speaking.

"I would have thought that as a slave you would have learned how to hold your tongue and show respect. I did not ignore anything I instructed the dolts to go ahead and kill one another as long as no Tolkeen citizens were involved. Black Andy probably stuck his nose in where it did not belong. I could care less if any of you kill one another off. I am not your friend nor will I ever be. I am your leader and you will do as you are instructed. We will be a cohesive unit and we will be an effective fighting force.

Portia offers the rope to Lieutenant Dyvalis who is standing next to her. Still looking out at the gathered members of 2nd platoon she says, "I had no intention of hanging the goblin to death. However after he disobeyed a direct order for the second time while in the field of operations I had planned on killing him. It was better to let him go though. Perhaps he and his crew can still be of some use to Tolkeen in another platoon or company made up of unprofessional morons. Turning her atention to her second in command she says calmly. "Second Lieutenant Dyvalis submit yourself for corporal punishment. You can put the noose either around your neck or just your wrists if it would make everyone more comfortable."

Severin walks up as the proceedings get underway, making eye contact with Portia he nods subtly to her. Severin watches quietly as those around test Portias patience, wether they know it or not, they play a dangerous game. The Tauton laughs quietly...

Black Andy comes around the corner and moves to join the rest of the squad. "Sorry I'm late... I was almost done that section of trench-diggin."

He glanced at the noose over the pole and leaned over to the closest person to him and whispered, "Whatsa noose bein used fer?"