In reply to Gorgeous George (msg # 118):

Gwenyth does not allow her dominance to be questioned and quickly wiggles out of the stretchy grasp. "Don't make me shoot you," she warns. "Or get Tank up here to punch you molecules apart. He can totally punch anything, you know! He can punch the sun!"

13:03, Today: Gwenyth Blake rolled 23 using 1d10+1d8+1d12+1d6+1d10 with rolls of 8,1,7,4,3.  No way, I'm on top!
Total 15!

As Riptide's whirlwind grew, Tank crouched back down onto one knee and punched his arms into the concrete floor in order to gain some purchase. He wasn't sure if it would hold or not...

Prowess: d8
Brains plus Brawn: d8
Godlike Strength: d12
Combat Expert: d8
Riptide's Complication: d8

Tank rolled 5,2,5,7,6 using d8,d8,d12,d8,d8 ((5,2,5,7,6)).

Spending 1 PP to keep 3rd die in Total.
Total: 18
Effect: d12

Opps: 0
PP Remaining: 2

"Alright, alright - I surrender!" George extended his hands over his head, managing to do so even with the rope coiled around his arms.  He could have easily freed himself had he wanted to, but he didn't want Gwyneth to feel bad after trying so hard.  "You got me.  I'm all yours"

Willpower 1d8, slippery as an eel distinction 1d8, Psych expert 1d8
Gorgeous George rolled 4,3,6 using 1d8,1d8,1d8 with rolls of 4,3,6.  reaction vs Gwyenth (fixed). total 10 vs 11.  Surrender complication stepped up beyond 1d12.  Gorgeous George is eliminated!

d8 ramrod's physical/mental stress
d10 prowess
d8 in touch with her wild side
2d10 natures response versatile
d8 combat expert
d12 asset it's called the animal kingdom for a reason
1 pp
22:13, Today: Kate Messer rolled 11,2,6,9,4,6,8 using d12,d10,d10,d10,d8,d8,d8 with rolls of 11,2,6,9,4,6,8.  subduing
Total 20 effect d10 intentionally not using dangerous sfx


Well he had his chance and he was still fighting so Kate wasn't going to waste time on trying to convince him politely.  Just being careful enough not to kill him outright.  He wasn't like Legion and while haste was important he didn't seem that dangerous to her.

Shiva's scans revealed a full detailed report of the giant's biology. Punching him was not working, especially in John's drained state, but using this information might work. Even his predictive program gave it better odds. All his remaining Tendrils kept punching and striking around the giant's eyes. Mostly uselessly, but it did make it hard for Slab to see what Six was up to.

Six thinned itself out and shot into the massive ear of the oversized mutant. There, moving deep within the skull, it used a device. Shock knuckles-basically an overpowered cattle prod that could be worn on one's fist. While Slab might be impervious from the outside, and inside damage might work better...

ooc-
Doing stress, but keeping it nonlethal.

Prowess-d8
Stretching-d10
Asset-d12
Slab's stress-d12
Previous Opp activated-d10
Area full of civilians-d4(+1 pp)
Resources-d8


07:59, Today: Shiva rolled 2,3,3,11,9,1,6 using D8,d10,d12,d12,d10,d4,d8 with rolls of 2,3,3,11,9,1,6.  Trying to take down Slab.

Spending 1 pp to add die
Total=26
Effect die=d12

1 opp.

Remaining pp=2

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The wind whipped at Tank, but he held on... barely. He could feel his feet starting to come away from the floor. If he got caught up in the whirlwind, it might be over for him. He had to act fast.

The last time he tried attacking Riptide in his tornado, he didn't make it all the way to him. But his shockwave attack did. So, Tank skipped right to that. Making sure that Kate was behind him first, he yanked his hands out of the concrete and slammed them together as hard as he could.

Prowess d8
Brains Plus Brawn d8
Godlike Strength 2d12
SFX - Mighty Blow: Spend 1 PP or add d6 to the doom pool to double Godlike Strength for one action.
Combat Expert d8
Riptide's Complication d8

Tank rolled 2,4,4,8,4,3 using d8,d8,d12,d12,d8,d8 ((2,4,4,8,4,3)).
Spending 1PP to keep 3rd die in Total.

Total: 16
Effect: d12

Opps: 0
PP Remaining: 0

Kate was careful not to hurt Ramrod.  Too careful.  Her kick was perfectly aimed, but lacked the power to bring him down even if it did connect with his head. The fact that the cat-woman was playing with her food didn't escape the Mutant's notice.  He tried to encircle her with the thorny vines before, but she was far too quick to fall for that.  So instead, he retreated into the bush himself, using the spiky brambles as a barrier between the two

Prowess 1d8, Ram-Rod distinction 1d8, Botanopathic Transmutation 1d10, Combat Expert 1d8, constructs SFX 1d6
Ramrod rolled 4,10,8,7,4 using 1d8,1d10,1d8,1d8,1d6 with rolls of 4,10,8,7,4.  creating asset: protective vines. total 18, effect die 1d8 (stepped up to 1d10 due to constructs). Asset created successfully.
Ramrod rolled 8,6,3 using 1d8,1d8,1d8 with rolls of 8,6,3.  reaction roll vs Kate. total 14 vs 20.  Effect die stepped to 1d12.  Ramrod gains 1d12 physical stress.

Shiva's idea was sound - Six easily found its way through the giant's ear canal, carrying the cattle prod with it.  The 'zap' did shock the giant - but the combination of his mass, supernatural durability, and thick skull didn't leave him deliberated for more than a couple of seconds.  Angrily, it looked around for the source of his discomfort. He had orders to demolish the city, but right now all he wanted was to squash Shiva like an ant!

Prowess 1d10, Slabzilla distinction 1d8, Durability 1d10, Combat Expert 2d8, Shiva's complication 1d12, 1d10 loaned form doom pool (+1 pp to Shiva)
Slab rolled 10,3,5,8,11,3 using 1d10,1d8,1d10,2d8,1d12,1d10 with rolls of 10,3,5,1,7,11,3.  reaction to Shiva.  Spending 1d10 from doom pool to keep extra die. Total 10+7+11= 28.  Attack resisted.  +1d6 to doom pool from Shiva's opportunity.   

It was hard for Tank to smack his hands hard enough to generate a shockwave that would knock Riptide out when his hands holding on to the floor were the only thing preventing him from being pulled into the tornado.  The sound of one hand clapping wasn't all that impressive, and if anything, he was now at risk of finding himself carried away by the winds.

Prowess 1d8, The Eye of the storm 1d8, Tornado 1d10, Asset 1d10, Combat expert 1d8, 1d10 loaned from doom pool, Tank's complication 1d8 (+1 pp to Tank):
Riptide rolled 1,3,10,6,3,8 using 1d8,1d8,1d10,1d8,1d10,1d8 with rolls of 1,3,10,6,3,8.  reaction roll vs Tank. Total 18 vs 16, attack resisted.
Riptide rolled 4,6,6,3,4 using 1d8,1d8,1d10,1d8,1d8 with rolls of 4,6,6,3,4.  Tornado complication vs Tank. Reaction needed from Tank, total 12, effect 1d10

Frowning, Black Hole cast about for something, anything!, with which to topple this damn giant, "Anyone have a beanstalk and an axe handy?"

He flies a ways away and then swoops down, skimming along a mere 10 feet above the road back towards Slab. As he speeds along, he collects debris around him until he becomes a small planetoid of broken cement and smashed cars. He then attempts to crash into the giant's broken knee at his full speed.

Gravity Manipulation d12
Slab Physical Stress d12
Slab Mental Complication d10
Willpower d10
Maximal Impact d8
Combat Novice d6

Black Hole rolled 6,2,1,4,5,4 using d12,d12,d10,d10,d8,d6 with rolls of 6,2,1,4,5,4.  Planetoid!
Spending 1PP to keep 3rd die in Total.

Opps: 1
PP Remaining: 1

Total: 15
Effect: d12
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Tank gripped the rubble and tried to hold on in the face of Riptide's Category 5 tornado.

Prowess d8
Brains Plus Brawn d8
Godlike Strength d12
Combat Expert d8
Riptide's complication d8

Tank rolled 2,4,7,6,7 using D8,d8,d12,d8,d8 ((2,4,7,6,7)).

Total: 14

Slab didn't bother stepping out of the way in the face of the flying mass of twisted metal and cement heading his way. His skin was impervious to bullets, and since he himself weighed as much as an apartment building, he wasn't too concerned about the momentum carrying him off his feet.  And he was right.  Even with the busted knee, the giant remained standing after Black Hole crushed into him.  Car parts, cement, and pieces of asphalt ricocheted off his body and into the surrounding buildings, punching holes through walls, shattering windows, and setting every car alarm off in the vicinity from the shockwave.

"My turn"

The pick-up truck was perfect for...picking up.  Next to Slab, it looked like a toy car, and after effortlessly lifting the vehicle he gave Shiva a chance to admire how much bigger it looked up close:

"Catch!!!"


doom pool die stepped up to 1d8 from BH opportunity.
Prowess 1d10, Slabzilla distinction 1d8, Durability 1d10, Combat Expert 2d8, Shiva's complication 1d12/Black Hole physical stress 1d8:
rolled 7,3,3,11,2 using 1d10,1d8,1d10,2d8,1d8 with rolls of 7,3,3,6,5,2.  reaction to Black Hole. -1d8 from doom pool to keep extra die.  7+6+5=18 vs 15, attack resisted.
Slab rolled 6,2,6,16,10 using 1d10,1d8,1d10,2d8,1d12 with rolls of 6,2,6,8,8,10.  hurl a truck at Shiva. Total 18, effect 1d10 (physical stress).  Reaction needed from Shiva.

In reply to Slab (msg # 131):

Shiva calculated the path of the thrown truck, its possible landing point, and what movements where needed to avoid it. As the thrown projectile heading for him, he had to alter his math in the fly in order to prevent civilian losses.

One and Two of his limbs shot Shiva into the air. Three and four formed energy buzzsaw and cut the truck in half. Six, acting in the place of the dispersed Five, formed a large hammer and smashed the doomed vechile to the ground. Mostly so it would not crash into any buildings.

"Your aim is as bad as your fashion sense." Shiva said in response as One and Two swung him down safely to an acrobatic landing.

ooc-reaction.

Prowess-d8
Senses-d12
Asset-d12
Slab's stress-d12
Populated area-d4(+1 pp)
Acrobatics-d8

Spending 1 pp to add third die.

Spending 1 pp to activate previous opp from Slab's reaction against my pervious attack.

Total=21
Effect die=d12

15:55, Today: Shiva rolled 1,5,5,11,3,5 using 1d8,d12,d12,d12,d4,d8 with rolls of 1,5,5,11,3,5.  Reaction vs attack.

1 opp.

Total pp=3


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Ana Sofía pushes harder against Slab, Ramrod, Arclight, and Riptide. 'Essex is going down: no coming back as a clone. Surrender now!'

d10 Willpower
d8 Mind Control
d8 Pysch
d8 lowest complications/stress
d6 Enthralling Mind (and step up die)
3d6 Area Attack (Slab, Ramrod, Arclight, Riptide)

16:21, Today: Windtalker rolled 9,3,3,1,2,2,6 using d10,d8,d8,d6,d6,d6,d6 with rolls of 9,3,3,1,2,2,6.  Surrender!
16:24, Today: Windtalker rolled 3 using 1d8 with rolls of 3.  forgot their complications/stress.

That's 9+6=15.

Effect dice:
d6 to Slab to step up complication to d12.
d8 to Ramrod to step up complication to d10 or replace if it goes well.
d8 to Arclight to step up complication to d10 or replace if it goes well.
d10 to Riptide to replace d8.

d6 to Doom Pool.

PP: 0 + 1 (opportunity) = 1

Essex is going down: no coming back as a clone. Surrender now!

As long as they had a good chance of winning, the Mutants saw no reason to surrender.  But as the tide of the battle started to turn they all had second thoughts: dying might very well be permanent this time! Freedom Force were obviously on to Essex.  They knew about this Black Site, which meant they must be aware of the other cloning facilities as well.  The game was up, and none of the mercenaries were paid enough to die

"Screw 'em.  I'm not dying for them" Ramrod was the first to lift his hands over his head.  The howling winds surrounding Riptide grew fainter and fainter, and out in the street the giant Slab returned to his normal size - a bald man barely five and a half feet tall.

"Oh, look, they all surrendered.  Now you can take me to your headquarters and interrogate me? George gave Gwyneth a mischievous look.  He was clearly expecting...something, based on the rumors he heard.

Shiva contacts Ana via the commlinks. Can you make sure they behave even while we are checking for civilian survivors? I don't want to have to beat them unconscious, but I will if I have to.

Assuming Ana answers in the affirmative, Shiva will use his sensors to find any living civilians trapped by the rubble created by Slab. Once he detected them, he would ask Tank, Ana, and Black Hole to help get them free. Using a combination of predictive calculations, his tendrils able to slither through small openings, and Kate in one of her smaller forms.

OOC-Can we assume to just do this with the entire team's help, or do I need to make a roll? If we need to make rolls, can I provide the team with a group asset to help their rolls?

Gwenyth watches as the situation in the streets quiets. She then looks down at the captive George with a raised eyebrow and a somewhat glazed-over expression. "You guys destroyed our headquarters," she states dully. Now that the situation seems under control the weariness at all the destruction is starting to return. "My best friend died in the attack. So don't give me that look."

She sighs and walks a few paces away before tapping the comm-link on her collar. "Is it over?" she asks the team.

Black Hole lands next to Shiva, "Let me know what to move. I should be able to uncover any trapped civilians quickly and safely."

Tank blew out a huge sigh of relief when the wind stopped. He had beaten Riptide before, but it had not been easy. He really wasn't looking forward to doing it again.

"C'mon you," he said. "Let's go."

"Windtalker; make sure none of the suspects have any bright ideas about escaping.  Or any ideas at all for that matter.  Tank, Shiva, Black-Hole; I need you to start looking for survivors"

Slab casually knocked down an entire apartment building, unconcerned about the fate of the people trapped inside.  Because it was late in the evening, all of the families were already sitting down for dinner.  The first causality uncovered by Black Hole and Shiva after clearing some of the debris was the body of a small child, barely six years old.

"Ah yes.  I've seen the movie you guys posted online.  Such a shame" George didn't take a hint, and kept talking as he followed Gwyneth around, still bound by her rope
"Maybe if you make a deal with Essex, they'll agree to resurrect her. There's still time..."

Shiva removes the child's body with his limb, surrounding the tiny form with a bubble. He glares over at Slab, and for a second Six forms a blade. "No...no. Not now." He said, surprising himself.

Harpoon was dead...in a fashion. He had to let that go, but was he always going to keep adding people to this list of people who deserve death? Slab was going to pay for this, but at the moment they had to check for life signs. Then he had to download all the specs on those cloning chambers. He sent Six to do that, as he did not trust the limb to be around Slab right now. He could use the database he saved from the HQ to scan and reference anything that he could recognize.

OOC-Trying to download all tech specs on clone chambers. Assuming that it is, I will roll for it. They seem like very High Tech items. If it is not needed I will just take back any PP I spend.

Wits-d10
Senses-d12
Asset-d12
Tech-d10
Distinction-computer like mind-d8
Resources-d8

Spending 1 PP to add to total

Total roll=24
Effect die=d12

Total PP=2

15:49, Today: Shiva rolled 7,3,11,6,6,3 using d10,d12,d12,d10,d8,d8 with rolls of 7,3,11,6,6,3.  Downloading tech specs on Clone Chamber.

Gwenyth pauses walking to stop and just gawk at George. Her mouth made talking noises but no words came out for a good several seconds. She breaks to massage her temples, eyes shut tight to steel herself against terrible psychic pain. "You... you might be pretty on the surface, but that is an ugly thing you just said."

Distantly she hears Agent Johnson's call to action, and how Gwenyth's name hadn't been included in it. She chews her lip, hesitates, then decides to bite the bullet and taps her commlink. "Is there anything I can do to help?" If she stays in motion she won't have to think the dark thoughts creeping onto the fringes of her mind. But she already knows the answer; there's nothing she can do here.

Tank had watched Slab leap down the street with only one good leg. It gave him the idea that he might be able to do it too. Crouching a bit, he tried to replicate the feat by springing up and away from the ruin... to get to the next ruin, of course. He didn't put everything he had into it, though, and simply found himself up on the street a moment later.

He tried again, this time with a little more oomph. Amazingly, he cleared the entire block. He was going to have to remember this stunt for the future.

Trying not to seem too self-satisfied, he started clearing the rubble.