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[Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control.

Posted by Agent JohnsonFor group 0
Shiva
Freedom Force, 412 posts
P-0, M-0, E-0, PP-1
Current status=d12 PD
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 12:31
  • msg #170

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

In reply to Agent Johnson (msg # 169):

"Why dont you get a warrent, and then charge me after the team deals with an incredible deadly threat to the said democracy you claim to care about? You wont have this system of laws you seem more interested in than actual human lives.

Maybe I can even design my own cell, as we have no place to put the superhumans you want to jail. Now kindly get out of my way, and add whatever crimes you like. We need to go before the enemy sets up another city ending blast, thank you very much!"


Even as he's talking, Shiva's arms are moving and calculating various things. He is homing in on the essex base, making sure he is using his special senses and not standard computer hacking, which could be traced by any computer defense they would normally have. If he could hack into the main computer of that base, he could insure the team gets in without detection.
Gwenyth Blake
Freedom Force, 293 posts
Untouchable Beauty
Age: twenty-two
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 13:10
  • msg #171

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

"... so I am assuming this is not one of those 'yer a loose cannon but gosh do you get results' sorts of situations?" Gwenyth asks, doing a terrible police chief impression. Those sorts of stories always seemed to work out for the best on the big screen, although she feels like she knows how Agent Johnson feels about those movies despite not knowing a single thing about his cinema tastes.

She really isn't sure what to do here, or whose side (if any) to take. Agent Shiva had been butting heads with Agent Johnson ever since he arrived. He is obviously brilliant and motivated and creative, but those aren't exactly federal agent qualities. She has to wonder how he even ended up here. Agent Johnson is obviously some kind of robot or homunculus, but aside from certain personal dealings he has never said anything that didn't make sense to her. Sure, she's pretty dumb, but she's not so stupid as to not realize how stupid she is, and even she's not stupid as to go sharing classified information on the web or whatever. So this whole situation feels really, really strange to her.

She raises a hand. "Umm, so like, plus one vote for 'deal with the people trying to kill us so we can live to argue about this tomorrow?'" she volunteers hopefully. That seems like a reasonable compromise. She's being reasonable, yeah? Yeah! Of course she is! "Please? 'Cause like, I really don't wanna have to fight anyone here..." Except maybe Essex's pet monsters.
Shiva
Freedom Force, 415 posts
P-0, M-0, E-0, PP-1
Current status=d12 PD
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 13:34
  • msg #172

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

In reply to Gwenyth Blake (msg # 171):

Shiva nods, and raises his hand. Two of them, and he turns and says "We only get one vote, Six!" He groaned at the limb, which slowly lowered itself.
Tank
Freedom Force, 781 posts
"Tank"
Age 18
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 14:45
  • msg #173

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

There wasn't going to be any vote on this. Johnson was in charge and didn't care what other people thought. This wasn't the ballot box he'd been talking about. Unfortunately, Tank couldn't help but wade back into the debate. This needed to end fast, without Shiva on his way to jail.

"Of course necessity gives us a license to skirt the law," he said to Johnson. "That's why we have rules like 'national emergency'. And given the current state of emergency — having no place to put the super-criminals we're overrun with — perhaps you can show a little leniency to someone who isn't so much a criminal as he is a putz."

He gave Shiva a look that clearly said don't fight me on this.
Agent Johnson
Freedom Force NPC, 113 posts
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 18:44
  • msg #174

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

"No, Agent Guberman.  First, the President hasn't declared a state of national emergency.  Second; the National Emergencies Act stipulates exactly what powers she has during an emergency.  It's not 'skirting the law' if the law already makes allowances for emergencies" he really didn't feel like arguing the point, but he didn't want anyone thinking they were above the law either.  They weren't

"And all of that doesn't matter.  Your friend didn't bother to check the law before he acted.  Or ask for permission, or so much as consult with any of us.  Like it or not, the reality is that he is a Mutant Supremacist of the 'Might makes Right' variety.  Even now he shows no remorse, nor would he let us know whom he shared the information with.  AND you're taking his actions too lightly - just think what would happen if that technology proliferates around the globe.  What that mad man from Latveria would do with it.  Or Putin"

Whether he convinced Frank or not, Johnson now turned his attention back to Shiva:

"John Ohm, I'm hereby putting you under arrest.  You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you" he went through the formality of reading him his rights, even though he didn't have to as a federal agent.

"I suggest you come peacefully. You're not going to make it very far as a fugitive"
Gorgeous George
Nasty Boys NPC, 8 posts
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 18:48
  • msg #175

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

George didn't set out to kill little children.  It's not what he wanted.  And as Gwyneth took him to witness the results of his actions, he remained silent, soaking in the sights without cracking any more jokes.  Ultimately though, he rationalized his actions by laying the blame solely at the feet of Freedom Force.  Had they not meddled in the affairs of Essex, none of this would have happened.  He wasn't going to lose (much) sleep over this.

"Boy, I sure am happy I stayed around for this" he whispered to her as the drama unfolded.

Around them, the other Mutants visibly tensed up, sensing an opportunity...
This message was last edited by the player at 18:49, Mon 11 July 2022.
Shiva
Freedom Force, 416 posts
P-0, M-0, E-0, PP-1
Current status=d12 PD
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 18:50
  • msg #176

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

In reply to Agent Johnson (msg # 174):

"You are gonna have to wait on that." John says simply.

OOC-How far have I gotten into hacking into the Essex base? I am using my powers, not the computer.

OOC-Edit for new info

"Ok, Got it." John says, now that he downloaded all the needed data.

On the comlinks, John sends information to the entire team...and not Johnson. "Ok, I got the primary Essex site in England, and one in Brazil. I recommend we hit the England one first, as that one seems to be the source of the tech."
This message was last edited by the player at 19:09, Mon 11 July 2022.
Gwenyth Blake
Freedom Force, 294 posts
Untouchable Beauty
Age: twenty-two
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 18:59
  • msg #177

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

Gwenyth kicks George with the spike of her stiletto boot. She knows it won't actually hurt him. "I figured you would. Don't think I've forgotten about you and your friends." They, specifically, are why she didn't even want to deal with any of this right now. They are the 'threat' part in the 'wait to deal with this until the threat is passed' of her calculation.
Tank
Freedom Force, 782 posts
"Tank"
Age 18
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 19:31
  • msg #178

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

Frank had been hoping for a sort of 'wag the dog' approach to the resolution, whereby they'd get the President to declare that state of emergency. But obviously Johnson wasn't going to go for that. With nothing left to say, Frank just shook his head and placed a hand on John's shoulder.

"Sorry, man," he said. "This sucks."
Shiva
Freedom Force, 417 posts
P-0, M-0, E-0, PP-1
Current status=d12 PD
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 19:34
  • msg #179

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

In reply to Tank (msg # 178):

"They are going to kill thousands more. If we don't act now, we are screwed. I will be more than happy to surrender to you after the mission. We don't have time for this nonsense. We will already be down one teammate due to Ana's absence. " John said.

John looked at Ana and paused, and then snapped his fingers. "Wait, I got it! You throw me in the same cell as all of these sociopaths. They try anything, I can be there to deal with it! Ana can go with you on the mission! Its win win! Everybody is happy, even Dick Johnson!"

Shiva then uses the commlink once more, once again keeping any record clear of the transmission, and keeping Johnson out of the loop.

Plus, I can guide you via commlink and attack thier computer system remotely.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:34, Tue 12 July 2022.
Kate Messer
Freedom Force, 831 posts
mid-teens
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 04:22
  • msg #180

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

Kate had told Johnson about the few surviving scientists down in the site.  "I think we should put even all the dead people on a watch list as criminals because of all the cloning tech."  She added at one point before the giant bitch off began between Johnson and John.

Staying mostly quiet in the background she watched the back and forth with a grim curiosity to see what would happen and how it would end up.  "Um... well I guess that is kind of a solution?"  She finally opines when John comes up with his, 'I'm not stuck in here with you, your stuck in here with me' plan.

Of course she isn't really aware that he's been hiding stuff from Johnson either so she just looks to the asshole in chief.  "So um... how do we deal with the sites in Brazil and England?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:59, Tue 12 July 2022.
Gorgeous George
Nasty Boys NPC, 9 posts
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 04:36
  • msg #181

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

Gorgeous George snapped out of a very lively daydream about Gwyneth in a leather corset stomping over him with her stiletto heels to disappointedly look at Shiva:
"Oh.  So he's going to come quietly after all?"
Agent Johnson
Freedom Force NPC, 114 posts
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 04:38
  • msg #182

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

"We're not"
It took a moment for Johnson to realize Kate was referring to real information he did not possess.  Another source of annoyance
"Freedom Force is an American initiative.  We have no authority to operate in England, or Brazil.  We will have to alert the local authorities and let them handle it"
Kate Messer
Freedom Force, 832 posts
mid-teens
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 04:58
  • msg #183

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

"Oh, um, so back to writing reports?"  She asked, ears drooping a little, and then drooping more as she realizes she won't have John to lean on to help her with them.  Stupid after action reports.
Shiva
Freedom Force, 418 posts
P-0, M-0, E-0, PP-1
Current status=d12 PD
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 09:50
  • msg #184

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

In reply to Agent Johnson (msg # 182):

"I dont suppose those countries have a mutant task force to deal with heavily armed, well funded, powerful mutants terrorists? Nice job...Dick Johnson."


If you give them this time to get away, we may never catch them. Worse, they may kill a whole bunch of the locals in those countries trying to escape. John sends via the private commlink message.
Gwenyth Blake
Freedom Force, 295 posts
Untouchable Beauty
Age: twenty-two
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 10:14
  • msg #185

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

"So... mission over, then? No more Essex-ing for Freedom Force?" Gwenyth asks for confirmation. "Just throw these guys on the trash heap like all the plastic sanitation companies claim to recycle, write our reports, and wait for the next disaster? Just making sure I understand the situation right."
Agent Johnson
Freedom Force NPC, 115 posts
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 12:54
  • msg #186

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

”Hold on Agent Blake.  First things first”  Johnson raised his hand and motioned one of the police officers to approach

”Officers, John Ohm is under arrest.  I need you to escort him to the helicopter leaving to Nomans Land, together with the rest of the suspects”
Officer Brady
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 12:57
  • msg #187

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

The young officer blinked, hesitantly looking back at his partner for confirmation.  Both of them recognized ‘Shiva’ from the news, and none were too eager to arrest a Mutant who could easily overpower them if he wanted to.

”Umm…OK?  I mean: Yes, Sir!”

The officer stopped himself before reaching for his handcuffs.  It was pointless, considering Shiva already had six other arms to work with, none of which could be bound.  Instead, his hand rested over his pistol, which would only be marginally more effective if push came to shove.

”Over that way, Mr. Ohm” he signaled while still keeping his distance from the Mutant.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:06, Tue 12 July 2022.
Shiva
Freedom Force, 419 posts
P-0, M-0, E-0, PP-1
Current status=d12 PD
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 13:23
  • msg #188

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

In reply to Officer Brady (msg # 187):

Shiva was more focused on the other Essex mutants, just in case they got desperate and made a break. He would of course take into account the various cops incase they decided to shoot him along with them. Still he moved normally so not to alarm anyone.
Black Hole
Freedom Force, 119 posts
P-d8, M-d6, E-0, PP-0
XP - 1
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 15:45
  • msg #189

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

The talk of Shiva locked up with the Marauders (murderers!) and not being able to move against Essex because they were located in foreign countries overwhelmed Illya. And the arrest of Shiva was too much, "This is BS!" In a flash, he takes flight, streaking back to the ruins of the Freedom Force HQ at sub-sonic speed.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:50, Tue 12 July 2022.
Agent Johnson
Freedom Force NPC, 116 posts
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 17:02
  • msg #190

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

Johnson waited for Shiva to be out of sight.  It wouldn't stop him from eavesdropping on them, but at least he wouldn't be able to interrupt him in the middle:

"The Feds will look into the data on Essex Servers and find the exact location of the Black Sites.  I'm pretty sure 'Excalibur' can handle the base in England.  If the Brazilian authorities ask us for help, then the President might approve deploying us outside the country.  We will know how it goes in a couple of days"

And as for the suspects:
"Tank, Windtalker; make sure everyone gets to the Island, then meet us back at HQ.   From what I've seen, only the giant is strong enough to swim to shore, and he would find it impossible to do with a broken knee. We can hold them there for a little while longer, at least until he heals.  By that time I hope we will have a better solution for Mutant containment"
This message was last edited by the player at 17:11, Tue 12 July 2022.
Kate Messer
Freedom Force, 833 posts
mid-teens
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 02:54
  • msg #191

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

By this point Kate had figured out that John was not in fact looping Johnson in, which while she totally could understand did seem like a dick move.  With a sigh she worked through the voice commands to get it to forward all the last message from John to Johnson, at least if John didn't do something to stop that from happening.

"There you go sir.  I think John already found that location stuff for us.  I've um, forwarded it all to you?" She doesn't actually sound that certain but better that more people have it, especially since it doesn't sound like they're going anywhere soon.
Agent Johnson
Freedom Force NPC, 117 posts
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 15:39
  • msg #192

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

"Thank you.  I'll make sure the information is sent to our colleagues in England and Brazil through the proper channels"
Johnson took a quick look at the night skies, but he had no chance to find Black Hole even if it wasn't so dark.
"I'll catch up with you at the helicopter.  I need to update Valerie on everything that happened first"
Tank
Freedom Force, 783 posts
"Tank"
Age 18
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 15:44
  • msg #193

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

Agent Johnson:
"Tank, Windtalker; make sure everyone gets to the Island, then meet us back at HQ.   From what I've seen, only the giant is strong enough to swim to shore, and he would find it impossible to do with a broken knee. We can hold them there for a little while longer, at least until he heals.  By that time I hope we will have a better solution for Mutant containment"


"Yes, sir," Tank replied. There was so much to say, and so little point in saying any of it.
The Watcher
GM, 698 posts
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 18:06
  • msg #194

Re: [Story Thread]: DAYW, Act I: Damage Control

The Mutant Mercenaries were either in no shape to fight, or without the will to.  They all boarded the aircraft without putting any resistance, save a few quips at the expense of Shiva and Tank.

A short, one-hour flight, took them to Nomans Land Island.  Most of the rubble has been cleared in the last few months, but the prison itself has yet to be rebuilt.  The army base on the western tip of the Island was still very much there, however, and the stone-faced soldiers were all briefed about the arrival of the prisoners before the helicopter ever landed.  There would be reinforcements arriving all throughout the night, carrying heavier weapons like rocket launchers and artillery pieces.  But each soldier knew that if even THAT would not suffice, their command was ready to carpet bomb the entire island to prevent anyone from escaping.

Hopefully, it wouldn't come to that.
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