In reply to JUSTICAR (msg # 137):

Mae Ha Rga gets back up, cracks his neck and gives a big roll of his shoulders to work out the kinks.  He then looks over to Bellissima and gives a thumbs up.

Over comms, "Justicar, I have an idea that might give a big hurt on this bear with some help from the city power grid.  Did you notice there are no overhead power lines?  They must be underground.  Can the Paladin thrust down below the street deep enough to grab them and pull them up to give this monster a good shock?  Maybe we could even use them to tie it up in bonds it can't break.  I reckon those power lines are immensely strong."
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Runa was just a moment too slow in reaching the half demolished room. Jacob leapt out of it and on to the top of the giant bear's head before she could reach him assess his injuries and heal him. Which left her standing in a mostly destroyed room with no one to heal.

Looking down on the city street turned battlefield, she had a much better view than from ground level. That view allowed her to see the bear use the Maharaja for kicking practice. The mysterious warrior stood back up after the kick but Runa couldn't tell if he had been injured or not. Since the one she had come to heal had left and there was nothing else she could do from the room, she leapt down to where Maharaja stood. "Well, at least getting back down was faster than going up!" Lilibeth said to her soul companion, trying to her best to put a bright face on things.

Runa grunted in acknowledgement and proceeded to touch the shoulder of Maharaja. As she did her hand became surrounded by a bright green aura.

OOC
1 action - jump down to Maharaja and evaluate how injured he is - Runa rolled 40 using 1d100.  Paramedic - 60%.

1 action - touch and heal him

No actions remaining

In reply to The Maharaja (msg # 138):

PALADIN is focused on battering the Bronto-bear with punishing rapid-fire rib shot punches.

But Justicar replies over the exterior loudspeakers, "We are wearing the kaiju bear down, keeping the collateral damage to minimum, and the civilian casualties to none.  I know it's tedious, but We are winning ~ Sentinels!
We do not need to do anything drastic or reckless... just be persistent. This is not a test of power it is a battle of endurance!"

"Battling the bear I can estimate it is roughly 10 tons. The amount of voltage needed to affect it and the damage inflicted upon the powergrid of the city to get access to a high-tension cable of sufficient capacity could put out the power in whole sections of the city.  Something I'd really like to avoid as I'm sure our bosses would agree!"

Then Justicar will get on the private secure LESP channel...
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CMZ moves to the other side of the brontobear's face and begins poking him in the other eye.

Stone Monkey kata is an aggressive kata that provides an additional attack per melee, for a total of six, +1 from his tail, which is being used to hold on.
12:54, Today: Chimp Man Z rolled 23 using 4d4+12.  Critical Strike.

12:53, Today: Chimp Man Z rolled 27,8 using 1d20+7,1d20+7.  Double knuckle fist attacks.

12:52, Today: Chimp Man Z rolled 4 using 1d100.  Climb @ 98%.

Winter Herald aims vicious cuts around the brontobear's eyes, but the creature's dense flesh keeps blood loss to a minimum.
JUSTICAR punishes the brontobear's ribs, timing his actions to be ready for any counterattacks that may ensue.
The Maharaja stands up and offers an opinion.
The brontobear swipes at JUSTICAR, twice, but the mech parries the monster's paws away.
Chimp Man Z lands some serious blows on the brontobear's right side face.
Bellissima slams the manhole cover against the creature, again.
Crusader continues to wind up and pound the brontobear with amazing energy.
Señor Garcia fires another shot into the brontobear.
Runa drops down beside The Maharaja and heals him.

Character	Initiative	Actions remaining	Actions taken
Winter Herald	24	6	0
JUSTICAR	20	5	0
The Maharajah	19	3/2	2
Brontobear	19	3	0
Chimp Man Z	16	6	0
Bellissima	11	3	1
Crusader	10	5	0
Señor Garcia	9	5	0
Runa	2	3	1

Please let me if I've got the remaining actions, etc, off.

PALADIN battered at the bronto-bear's ribs but Justicar was prepared for any simultaneous counterstrikes parrying the claw swipes with the skill of a trained Boxer.

Then he switched to a Tai-kick Boxing stance while the bear was being countered with his parries ... and the jump-jets on the calves of the metal warrior fired as PALADIN threw a DEVASTATING Jet-boosted Wheel kick ~

Swooosh-Rawwwwwrrrr! "JETKICK!"

KRANNNNNNGGG!

The  blow still rigging from the impact PALADIN does not stop moving but drops executing a perfectly delivered, while the Bronto-bear is unbalance, a leg Hook Tripping maneuver to take the bears feet out from under it!

Actions -
Actions 5 Total; 3 {used}, 0? {Remaining}
2 Actions - 4 Paired Boxing Jabs
1 Action - 2 Paired 'Simultaneous' Parries
1 Attack - Jet-Assisted Kick
1 Attack - Leg Hook Trip

19:45, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 12 using 1d20+10.  PALADIN - Jet-Assisted Kick [+10]. – [roll=1662853512.6657.355584]
19:46, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 59 using 8d6+25.  PALADIN - Jet-Assisted Kick Damage [4d6{jet}+4d6+25{Str}]. – [roll=1662853617.28063.355584]
Damage: 59

20:13, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 18 using 1d20+10.  PALADIN - Hook Leg Trip [+10]. – [roll=1662855194.58411.355584]
- PS: Superhuman/Robotic 40 {+25}
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Bellissima nodded and voiced her agreement with Justicar, "Indeed, we are doing good.  We are fighting in an area that is clear of people and keeping the fight here.  There is no reason to send the town into a major blackout to take this giant bear down." 

She kept sending her weapon into the giant bear over and over again, having the manhole cover fly over the Paladin's shoulder in an attempt to help keep the bear focused on the giant mecha.

With The Maharaja fully healed, Runa turns her attention back to the brontobear. Since so many of her comrades were attacking the beast's head and eyes, she sprinted back to the foot she had punched before. Once there she again began slamming her fists into the ankle joint, hoping it would at least hamper the bear's mobility.

OOC
Runa rolled 18 using 1d20+6.  Strike - Punch.
Runa rolled 25 using 2d6+20.  Damage - Punch.
Runa rolled 22 using 1d20+9.  Dodge.

1 action - run over to the bear's ankle

1 action - punch the ankle

1 action - saving it for a dodge in case it decides to step on me

Remaining power points: 875

CMZ continues punching aggressively at the brontobear's eye.  Hopefully he can at least blind it temporarily.

23:27, Today: Chimp Man Z rolled 16,16,18 using 2d4+12,2d4+12,2d4+12.  Damages.

23:26, Today: Chimp Man Z rolled 10,21,13 using 1d20+7,1d20+7,1d20+7.  Called Double Knuckle strikes to the eye.

In reply to SSOGM (msg # 142):

Mae Ha Rga will go back to work on that toe claw that he left his sword under.  He'll get up on top of the foot and activate the Supernatural Strength again.  Then grab the hilt and turn it blade side up and with everything he's got he'll pull up to pry the claw off the toe and the point of the sword will dig into the meat under the claw.

OOC: 21:44, Today: Winter Herald rolled 20 using 1d20+11.  Double strike with sword...
21:51, Today: Winter Herald rolled 30 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
21:45, Today: Winter Herald rolled 26 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
21:53, Today: Winter Herald rolled 17 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
21:45, Today: Winter Herald rolled 21 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
21:51, Today: Winter Herald rolled 24 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
21:45, Today: Winter Herald rolled 19 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
21:53, Today: Winter Herald rolled 21 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
21:46, Today: Winter Herald rolled 24 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
21:52, Today: Winter Herald rolled 20 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
21:46, Today: Winter Herald rolled 22 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
21:53, Today: Winter Herald rolled 19 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
21:48, Today: Winter Herald rolled 13 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
21:52, Today: Winter Herald rolled 35 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword. Nope.
21:48, Today: Winter Herald rolled 30 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
21:54, Today: Winter Herald rolled 18 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.

That last sword strike is sadly a natural one.
Last two actions reserved for dodging and making climbing checks.

21:49, Today: Winter Herald rolled 28 using 1d20+13.  Potential Dodge.
21:50, Today: Winter Herald rolled 71 using 1d100.  Climbing check, TN 97.
21:50, Today: Winter Herald rolled 27 using 1d20+13.  Potential Dodge.
21:50, Today: Winter Herald rolled 12 using 1d100.  Climbing check, TN 97.

Potential damage: 149 damage, straight to the left eye.

Winter Herald drew the consensus this fight was becoming prolonged, and decided to abandon any pretense of defense for pure aggression. Hopefully, Mae Ha Rga would draw his attention with that toe stab, or the bear would decide that Chimp Man Z or Justicar were better targets. He simply wailed on and around the eyeball, not really caring much for powerful blows as long as they were steady, although his sword hit something it didn't like on his fourth series of whirling and relentless strikes.

[Language unknown: +"K un asilck p us she omemanles trathadin. Eriseile ivelof, repesspout ilncolpres. Hishatvir'alloer astanyith i ith eroul."+]

Winter Herald finishes worrying the beast's eye.
JUSTICAR slams a powerful kick and attempts to sweep the creature's leg out from under it. Although the brontobear's legs spread wide, it doesn't fall..
The Maharaja continues to worry at the foot opposite the one JUSTICAR swept.
Chimp Man Z beats on the brontobear's eye some more.
Bellissima hits the bear with the manhole cover, again.
Crusader leaps back down and away from the brontobear.
Señor Garcia reloads.
Runa moves to the ankle JUSTICAR swept and punishes it further.
The brontobear has begun to look like it's been in a fight. However, it doesn't look like it's lost the fight.

Need new initiatives, I managed to mess up the actions count.

Character	Initiative	Actions remaining	Actions taken
JUSTICAR	32	5	0
Winter Herald	31	6	0
Crusader	20	5	0
Señor Garcia	20	5	0
Runa	16	4	0
Brontobear	12	5	0
Bellissima	11	4	0
The Maharajah	10	7/2	0
Chimp Man Z	3	6	0

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PALADIN Continued with his boxing strategy...

14:23, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 32 using 1d20+15.  PALADIN - Initiative [+15]. – [roll=1664043807.06659.355584]

Holding on the bear biding his time to parry all the Kaiju-bear's paw-swipes and bites...

12:42, Wed 14 Sept: JUSTICAR rolled 72 using 5d20+10 with rolls of 9{27},3{21},16{34},20{38},14{32}.  {Next Round} 5 Auto-Parries vs Bite & Paw Swipes [+18]. – [roll=1663173738.27628.355584]

Then deliver a series of punishing Boxing Jabs to the Bronto-bear's ribs

12:40, Wed 14 Sept: JUSTICAR rolled 64 using 4d20+10 with rolls of 3{13},15{25},18{28},18{28}.  {Next Round} 2 Actions Paired Boxing-Jabs - 4 attacks [+10]. – [roll=1663173615.34705.355584]

Followed by a jumpjet powered martial arts crescent kick to the ribs..

12:44, Wed 14 Sept: JUSTICAR rolled 21 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 11.  {Next Round} 1 Action Crescent - Jetkick [+10]. – [roll=1663173897.68503.355584]

And a Rocket Fist Uppercut!
12:43, Wed 14 Sept: JUSTICAR rolled 16 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 6.  {Next Round} 1 Action Rocket Fist Uppcut [+10]. – [roll=1663173836.86569.355584]

...fortunately for all concerned he has gotten yelling his rocket fists and jetkicks over his external loudspeaker out of his system and just focuses on the task of subduing the threat.

Actions -
4 Paired Boxing-Jabs {2 actions}
Rocket Fist {1 action}
Jetkick {1 action}
[1 action - SAVED]
19:40, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 56 using 8d6+25.  PALADIN - Rocket Fist Damage [4d6{jet}+4d6+25{Str}]. – [roll=1664062803.68193.355584]

19:37, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 45 using 8d6+25.  PALADIN - Jet-Assisted Kick Damage [4d6{jet}+4d6+25{Str}]. – [roll=1664062652.35695.355584]

19:37, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 32 using 4d6+25.  PALADIN - Punch/Jab 4# Damage [4d6+25]. – [roll=1664062633.75974.355584]

19:37, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 35 using 4d6+25.  PALADIN - Punch/Jab 3# Damage [4d6+25]. – [roll=1664062620.78812.355584]

19:36, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 39 using 4d6+25.  PALADIN - Punch/Jab 2# Damage [4d6+25]. – [roll=1664062604.11202.355584]

19:36, Today: JUSTICAR rolled 44 using 4d6+25.  PALADIN - Punch/Jab 1# Damage [4d6+25]. – [roll=1664062586.2234.355584]
Total Damage: 251
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In reply to SSOGM (msg # 149):

Initiative:  rolled 3 + 7 = 10

Still working on that toe claw with katana and all the Supernatural Strength he can muster.

Bellissima was settling down with the rest of the team on just pounding the crap out of the poor giant bear from multiple directions to keep the giant animal off balance. She continued to try to make it look like the Paladin robot was shooting out the manhole covers, bringing the manhole cover over the Paladin's shoulder as it smashed into the Giant Bear.

"It looks like we are starting to have an effect on it!  Stay focused everyone!"  Bellissima called out to everyone as she moved where she wouldn't be accidently stepped on or have debris fall on her as the bear rubbed against the building.


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"That's it Runa, keep it up!" Lilibeth said in their shared mind, encouraging the warrior priestess.

Runa didn't respond, saving her air for delivering more punches against the giant bear's ankle.

OOC
Runa rolled 16 using 1d20.  Initiative.

Runa rolled 11 using 1d20+6.  Strike - Punch.
Runa rolled 24 using 1d20+6.  Strike - Punch.
Runa rolled 8 using 1d20+6.  Strike - Punch.

Runa rolled 10 using 2d6+5.  Damage - Punch.
Runa rolled 11 using 2d6+5.  Damage - Punch.
Runa rolled 16 using 2d6+5.  Damage - Punch.

Saving one action to dodge or to heal someone if need be.

Remaining power points: 875   
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Winter Herald's consensus ruled that since the creature was not attacking him directly, that it was best to continue slashing away at the point he was targeting, only more so.

22:30, Today: Winter Herald rolled 17 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
22:32, Today: Winter Herald rolled 15 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
22:30, Today: Winter Herald rolled 19 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
22:32, Today: Winter Herald rolled 29 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
22:30, Today: Winter Herald rolled 15 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
22:33, Today: Winter Herald rolled 29 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
22:31, Today: Winter Herald rolled 29 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword..
22:33, Today: Winter Herald rolled 26 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
22:31, Today: Winter Herald rolled 13 using 1d20+12.  Double strike with sword.. (also a natural one)
22:33, Today: Winter Herald rolled 13 using 1d20+11.  ...and knife, both called shots to the eye.
22:35, Today: Winter Herald rolled 24 using 1d20+13.  Potential Dodge.
22:35, Today: Winter Herald rolled 33 using 1d100.  Climbing check, TN 97.

22:36, Today: Winter Herald rolled 24 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
22:37, Today: Winter Herald rolled 30 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
22:37, Today: Winter Herald rolled 32 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
22:37, Today: Winter Herald rolled 26 using 4d6+15.  Damage with sword.
22:38, Today: Winter Herald rolled 20 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
22:38, Today: Winter Herald rolled 19 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
22:38, Today: Winter Herald rolled 17 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
22:38, Today: Winter Herald rolled 16 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.
22:38, Today: Winter Herald rolled 21 using 1d6+15.  Damage with knife.

Potential Damage: 205, left eye

[Language unknown: +"Ecssnino anyioners, prostrsti-ntiica tohiliouri. Thanceticoneout omilmo u ri pari."+]

Reloaded his second and last mag for his Mk 20 SSR, Senor Garcia takes aim at the 40 foot bear's knee, hoping to slow the thing down....
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Despite focusing on doing so, the brontobear is unable to avoid neither JUSTICAR's fisticufs and rocket powered blows nor Winter Herald's onslaught.
Crusader uses a ledge on the building behind the brontobear to deliver rapid fire kicks to its ribs; the creature is too large to escape this punishment, as well.
All, but one, of Señor Garcia's shots land true.
Between Runa's ankle assault and The Maharaja's work on the foot, the brontobear appears to attempt to hop back and forth. Its movements don't hamper the heroes in any way.
Bellissima continues to smash the manhole cover into the hapless beast.
Chimp Man Z jumps up and down on the brontobear's bare shoulder repeatedly beating the brow and sometimes behind the ear of the creature.
During it all, the brontobear jerks back and forth and does all it can to not be hit. It becomes obvious that it has decided it can't knock these attackers away. The bear's next move is still somewhat of a surprise as it flops down onto its bronto-behind and begins to bear cry.

Paladin's reacation is immediate to stop attacking... and over the mecha's loudspeaker Hikari says, "Hold Up everyone...Stop attacking!!! RUNA, get Lilibeth on deck, as well as you Belissima... try to calm the bear... a gentle voice and inspire some trust if you can?!? Let him get your scent..show no fear!"

Getting on the Secure LESP radio line Justicar calls Agent Broyko again...

At the same time Paladin takes a couple steps back away from the bear out of melee reach... but easily able to re-eguage if needed.

OOC: Hikari is under the impression, perhaps incorrectly, that Lilibeth has a high MA and might be able with Bellissima {also a high MA} to calm the bear down.
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Runa pauses, lowering her fist as the gigantic bear thumps down on its behind and...cries?!

"OH! It must be a cub! Runa we should heal it, try to get it to see we can work with it, if it won't harm anyone

Runa nods her head in agreement and Bellissima. "Bellisima, can you use your mind magic to let this cub know I will heal him if he stops threatening the city?"

Winter Herald disengages, leaping from the bear, and firing thrusters before landing. [Language unknown: "Tressa bewhpa."]

He looks back up to it, speaking to Runa as he did so. "Fascinating. I wonder how intelligent it is. It possesses an empathy invoking response to pain. That means it is a social creature. It would not be crying for help if it were not."

He considers at this point the damage inflicted to the area. "I suspect there is little I can do here to help from here in. The exact amount of damage to end the conflict has been delivered, and I was not programmed for animal care. My role here is done. I would start by treating its eye, as that looks pretty bad, but I am not the professional."

He needed to find out if Snowblind was connected to the LESP network or not. If they were, he needed to know why they didn't respond. If they were not... well, Snowblind was really his best lead into finding FORCE.

Either way, Winter Herald had drawn consensus, and decided his efforts would be better invested in other things. FORCE was still at large. Holly Cook was now an uncertainty that his efforts were clearly being wasted on.

He needed a disguise kit or something. That would be his next priority after learning Snowblind's status.

In reply to JUSTICAR (msg # 157):

Mae Ha Rga hears the cease order.  He knows it's going to hurt, but he pulls the katana out from under the claw.

Suddenly the giant bear just gave up fighting, collapsing to its but and snuffing demoralizedly. This was something of a shock.  It wasn't the behavior of an animal.  An animal would have taken off running to get away from what was hurting it.  It also showed that it didn't really see them as a danger to its life. She pulled the manhole cover back and hovered it next to her psi-shield.

"Working on it, although telepathy does not translate language, if this being even has language," Bellissima responded to Justicar. "Stay in front of it, the Paladin is only thing big enough for it to really contact with," she advised Justicar.

Reaching out with her thoughts, she tried to see what she could pick up from brontobear's mind. She wasn't expecting language, especially a language she could understand, but maybe she could get an impression, but that was more in the realm of empathy, something she has been working on detecting, it was on a different frequency than telepathy.

Are these people that stupid? Is all Senor Garcia thinks as there are calls to keep cease attacking and try to heal the damage, they've done to the forty-foot bear.

Holding his fire, Senor Garcia keeps his rifle aimed at the bear, in case it does get hostile again.

He then gets on the radio to state his case. [Language unknown: "U strartwer thases ckti hapang alce e ivewh no lewi whetheman outon reaestthu."

"Ee, li onecha il aveortere int il, tafi ethi eenin i la ol el men t whito.

"No ch m an towe, ompr me pe stilesrea but, k earou mi a onentiand areun pa ous ie e ame p os math asckre liill rut lofo i are our."

]