SECRET WARS 7 - BERSERKER!

[shenron]

"I don't think mass destruction is the way to go. There has to be another way. I also think it's I'll advised to send refugees to earth as well - remember how we are treated still?" Replied Colossus as he hits up and looks for something to drink

[leska]

"Aren't there other alien planets that the natives could take up residence at for a while? I'm sure they have some friends in the cosmos that aren't just Earth. We're a lifeboat waiting to sink back home" Spiderwoman said as she acknowledged the newcomer's arrival to the conversation. "Isn't there anyone here who can transport people without having to rely on the help on the bastard who brought us here? It would seem that all kinds of people are here, one of them has to be able to help transport people out."

[andyman]

Reed Richards (aka. Mr. Fantastic) offers an answer to Spider-Woman's question.

The robotic messenger turns to Reed, Ben and Johnny when it queries, "Does the Fantastic Four accept or decline Galactus's offer to transport the heroes from this planet before it and the life energies of all others on it are consumed?" It seems that the robot has answered Hawkeye's question, even though its words are not directed at him.

Mr. Fantastic looks to the Thing and the Human Torch with sadness in his eyes, "You know how troubled I am, being separated from Sue during her second pregnancy. I don't trust myself right now. You two must decide."

There is some wisdom to Richard's words. Ben and Johnny rarely agree on anything. They constantly bicker over even the smallest of details. So if they can both agree on this, then it must be the right decision. Right?

Zsaji, somehow sensing Colossus's need, brings him a cup-sized ceramic bowl of water.


Colossus's Health: 3/9
Hawkeye's Health: 6/6
Human Torch's Health: 4/7
Spider-Woman's Health: 9/12
Thing's Health: 15/15

[roxolid]

The Human Torch

"Awww man..." mutters Johnny, running his hand through his hair. He looks at Reed, then Ben. "This is... " he looks about, and notices Szajis' aid to Colossus. Shaking himself back to 'the bigger picture' he adds "How can we, in good conscience, allow Galactus to destroy ANY planet with sentient life on it? There HAS to be another way! How about if we can talk to this... Beyonder? Make it see reason? Galactus is way beyond our pay grade, and this Beyonder seems way beyond his, pardon the pun. Not only do I think that Galactus will fail in his attempt to defeat the Beyonder, I think he'll get his clock cleaned as well. For me, I say there has to be another way. Ask Galactus for more time, and we'll come up with a plan, an idea... anything. If Reed has his mind elsewhere, we need to seek some of the other big brains currently on this world. I say we ask for ... 48 hours, then go find the bad guys and tell them what's going down. Reed and Doom between them, plus some of Spidey's nut job foes like Octavius, might have the answer between them. This is a decision that could have ramfications not just for us on this world, but for the Universe if Galactus goes toe to toe with the Beyonder!"

"I say, ask Galactus for 48 hours, then we go see the bad guys...."

[gspawn23]

Hawkeye

"Call me cold Johnny but this is an offer we cannot refuse and if Galactus decides to close our get off the planet free card who knows exactly how mach time we really have before he eats this planet regardless of what we do. Reed wants to go see Sue. I want to get back home as well. And so do all of you. However you just won't admit it out loud. If we could save everyone we would have by now. There is just a point where you cant save everyone and were all in the same boat. We want to help help them out as a group and clearly the robot answered my question in his own way. Were left with a lose/lose situation. At this point Its the lesser of two big evil's"


Clint replied showing he is not exactly proud of the words he has chosen to say out loud. But could not deny that somewhere in his words he had a cruel point of it all is that be damned if we tried and get fried. Or be damned to leave and watch a world get eaten. 

"As an Avenger if we cannot save them BY GOD WE WILL AVENGE THEM!" Clint added

[pogmothoin]

Ben was listening to all sides before making any more decisions. His thoughts were of course of home and Alicia, but also of the innocent people they would leave to die here.

" I for one can't bring myself to leave these people here. Do I want to go home, I think we all do, but how would we tell our loved ones what we did and be able to sleep at night? These people deserve the best we can give them, the most we have to offer and if that means our lives, then I think it's our duty to try."

Ben was uneasy about his words, they had a certain doom to them, but he meant them and he would stick by what he said, regardless the consequences. Alicia would understand his decision. The bigger issue here was that he was somehow agreeing with Johnny. Flame brain had a point. A little one, but still a faint hint of logic.

[leska]

Julia looked at the group as they spoke of the fate of not only the villains but also the innocents who were transported over during the creation of this world. "We all have loved ones back home, civilian, hero, and villain alike, who are we to just snuff them all out for our own selfish means? If we walk, there will be blood on our hands, all of their blood" she said while pointing out towards the vastness of the Battleworld horizon. "Can we live with that? Can we live with the fact that we can see our loved ones, that we survived on the bodies of people who didn't ask for this? I stand with Thing, we have to save as many people as we can. As heroes, we're suppose to protect those who can't protect themselves." Julia looked at the men before thoughts of her daughter, Rachel.. She began to play mental videos of her and her little girl enjoying each other's company by watching tv together, doing each other's hair, playing ring-around-the-rosie outside and the smile on her face etched itself to the forefront. Looking down, she realized that her daughter may not have a mother after this but she couldn't do something so cruel to other mothers and their children.. "Galactus should transport the civilians off this planet, leave the heroes and villains if there is no other option.."

[andyman]

The Fantastic Four have declined Galactus's offer of a space vehicle large enough to carry the heroes off of the Battleplanet. Instead, per the Human Torch's request, the heroes now have 48 hours before Galactus starts to use the world-eating machine he's building up on the highest peak of this semi-mountainous sector.

They may have only seconds to react when it begins!


Colossus's Health: 3/9
Hawkeye's Health: 6/6
Human Torch's Health: 4/7
Spider-Woman's Health: 9/12
Thing's Health: 15/15

[roxolid]

The Human Torch

"We need to get moving! Tell all the gathered heroes what's been said, make a plan and get going! We need to get word to the bad guys ASAP! And everyone else we can help on this planet! There MUST be a way out of this!"

Johnny took off, flying towards the base and intent on telling Captain America and the others what had gone on. He would give a lift to whoever needed it (that he could carry, at any rate) but didn't waste any time!

OOC According to Johnny, the priorities are:

1) Tell all the superheroes what has been spoken of, and Galactus' plans
2) Set all the big brain types to find a way to stop Galactus or get off the planet with a lot of people and possibly animals if we can
3) Sign write "BAD GUYS! TRUCE! URGENT TALK! NO TRICKS!" in big enough letters that they can see from wherever they are. If that doesn't get their attention, Johnny will suggest breaking into groups of heroes not preoccupied with the other stuff to go out and get word to the most influential bad guys, notably Dr Doom and others of his mental prowess. The dummies will probably want to fight, so it's pointless persuading them with words!

Any other ideas anyone?

[gspawn23]

Hawkeye

Clint now sighs as he believes Johnny's righteousness has just doomed them all and at this rate he looks to Torch. "For the record I blame you if we can't save these people, and Ben for once I hoped you actually go neutral on this" Hawkeye said as he begins to go into a sprint. "Johnny light up the sky! Spider-woman your going with Ben To tell the people what is going on. I will inform Cap and Colossus you need to get back to medical bay and recover" Hawkeye yelled as he was a quarter of the way there back to the station.   

[roxolid]

The Human Torch

"Yadda yadda blame." muttered Johnny. "I burn stuff. And look cool. If I wanted to be a leader I'd call myself Captain or Mister or Professor or something! But in this case we ALL need to be leaders, not just for the heroes, but for the bad guys, neutrals and anyone else on this world. This madness can't carry on!"

[andyman]

Still waiting for a third player to post.

[pogmothoin]

Thing

Ben hoped that siding with Johnny this time didn't just cost them everything. There had to be a way off, Reed and the others surely could find someway. Besides, Ben could pilot ANYTHING. He understood Hawkeye's reluctance and his doubt, he felt it too. So Ben decided to occupy himself with doing what needed to be done and that currently was telling everyone the details and gathering everyone together.

"Come on Spiderwoman, let's go break the news."

Ben was short of one liners and quick remarks, his heart and his mind were elsewhere.

[leska]

Spiderwoman looked at the heroes with a certain bit of admiration as she knew this was a hard choice for them all.. Everyone had families, hero, villain, and civilian alike and like anyone else they deserved a chance to be with them again. In this crazy world they could only help one another against the forces that brought them here and for once, everyone would have to put their egos, grudges, and other issues aside to ensure they all lived. The Thing's voice grabbed her attention as she looked towards him, calling her to aid him in spreading the news as quickly as they could. "Y-yeah, of course, let's go" she spoke as she was occupied in her mind about what would happen next to them all. What if they couldn't do what they set out to do..? No, you can't think like that... A hero has to try and save those who cannot save themselves. Turning on her heels, Spiderwoman looked towards Thing, "we'll be fine.. as long as people don't get stupid" she tried to assure him as it was clear their choice weighed heavy on all those there.

[andyman]

Day 6, Afternoon

As Colossus rests, most of the other heroes gather to discuss a way to stop Galactus or get off the planet.

Galactus may deterred by several things.

1. Full scale attack. But Galactus posses mind-staggering powers granted by the primal energy that became our universe.
2. Negotiation. Professor X and Magneto, by combining their mental powers, may be able to get the attention of mighty Galactus.
3. Damaging the Planet. Many parts of the Battleplanet are geologically unstable, and heroes with force beams or energy powers, could render the planet dangerously unstable, causing Galactus to have to stop his work to repair the damage.

As for going home, they can cobble together a reverse teleporter. To do this they must:

1. Locate one of the constructs that brought them to the Battleplanet.
2. Locate the parts necessary to convert it to a reverse teleporter.
3. Build the teleporter to take additional teleportation power from Thor's hammer or Nightcrawler's mutant ability.
4. Double-check the circuits.
5. Test it.

Colossus's Health: 4/9
Hawkeye's Health: 6/6
Human Torch's Health: 5/7
Spider-Woman's Health: 10/12
Thing's Health: 15/15