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Post by deadpool on Dec 22, 2007 18:16:49 GMT -5
“This one’s a no-brainer Castle. You and Logan get in, get the job done, and get out,” Nick Fury growled through the cigar clenched in his teeth. “Once the target has been neutralized, radio for evac, and a helicopter will meet you here, the extraction point.”
Fury continued his angry pacing around the seated Punisher. “Randall Koechner,” he snarled with clear disdain, throwing a photograph of a man in a business suit down on the table. The shot shows off the tailoring, but not much else…the subject was disgusting, with greasy blond hair falling past his waist and small beady eyes. “Renowned scientist and resident psychopath. While he was experimenting on turning Rwandan children into killing machines, seems he forgot that we’re here to put a stop to that kind of insanity.”
“Watch your back Castle. This maniac has a slew of followers, crazies just like him. That whole island is filled with sociopaths, and if you’re not careful…well, I don’t want to go looking for another marksman to fill the hole you leave in SHIELD.”
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Dense jungle, all around. There was no way they’d make it to the mark by nightfall, not at the rate they were going. The thick vines and ever-present choking level of humidity had slowed their progress to a crawl. Luckily, they were both trained in stealth, and no one had seen the air drop, so they had all of the time in the-
The first dart dropped Castle, the second Logan. As the world started to blur and fade into nothing but darkness, there was a voice…
“Excellent work gentleman. They will provide entertainment beyond any our nation has ever seen…Quickly, to the pit with them. There’s no telling how little effect the venom will have on the Wolverine.”
And then they were lifted, a pair of hand on each of their arms and legs, and reality became a distant dream.
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The roaring crowd seemed distant, but coming closer…
Suddenly, there was a voice above the clamor, cold and threatening.
“You’re going to die today, both of you. And do you know why? Because these people want to see bloodshed, and I’m being paid to give it to them. Can you imagine it? Wealth, fame, fortune…Electro will finally get the respect he deserves!.....Not to mention that I get to end your pathetic little lives!”
The two agents found themselves in a gladiatorial arena, with 30 foot walls surrounding them on all sides. Sand clung to their bare skin where they’d been lying, sticking to their sweat covered frames, and the deafening cacophony of noise from the crowd blocked out all noise except for what occurred within the towering walls.
Logan was on his feet first, but it didn’t take the Punisher long to follow. Without a word, they glanced at one another and shared a brief moment of realization, both at what was happening and at what needed to be done.
Frank took a moment to ensure that he was fully armed, during which he heard a familiar “Snickt!” from his left. Either the two of them would walk out of this arena, or the green-costumed freak in front of them would.
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Post by Stark on Dec 22, 2007 20:33:56 GMT -5
Logan fulminated about the situation. No one ever took him down that easely, and someone was going to pay for that.
-Shoulda known that Fury was thinking this "little mission" as too much of a piece of cake. Whenever he says it's gonna be easy, somethin' happens and blows the whole easiness up. Dammit!
He pointed his adamantium claws at Electro, with one hell of a killer stare:
-You, costumed freak, are about to be able to look at your own bloody guts for the first time... hope you enjoy the sight!!
With this friendly warning, Wolverine plunged with his deadly claws towards the stomach of his foe. __________________________________________________
Spending 5 stones in Black Ops (Intimidate) shifted into defense to scare the hell out of Electro so he might misses any/fails to attack.
Also spending 7 stones in Close Combat (Martial arts) plus 3 from Adamantium Claws (Armor penetration) to "extract" Electro's guts...
In the meantime, using Animal Senses of 7 (a modifier, not an action ^^) for most of the fight to make sure no one or nothing else than the three of us interferes with the fight... and maybe looking for an exit (No I don't intend to flee, but I'm roleplaying, huh?).
Health: 5 / 5 Energy:3 / 15
Defense: 6 (5 from Black Ops (Intimidate) and +1 Reflexive Dodge)
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Post by The Punisher on Dec 23, 2007 15:31:41 GMT -5
After Frank had awakened, his hands had moved immediately to the guns on either side of his body. Good. They hadn't taken a single weapon from him. That was their first mistake. Frank pulled the M16 from his back, pulling back the action as he watched the Wolverine do his work. Logan was a talker. Frank was not. Logan liked to get close. Frank did not. Logan went straight to killing. Frank simple let go of the action and lifted the rifle, keeping his eyes open for any more combatants.
"Watch yourself."
He hated to admit how good of a team the two of them made, but, the fact of the matter was that every time they worked together, things got done. Sometimes Wolverine had a habit of becoming a bleeding heart, but Frank could look past that if it meant that he'd soak up all the wounds while Frank kept his gun blazing. For right now, though, he was content to save his ammunition, use it when it really counted. Any shmuck with fists could down Electro. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Health: 3/3 Energy: 9/9
I'm gonna put 5 stones into ranged combat, shifted to defense.
Defense: I don't have the book on me, but, if I'm not mistakened, it's: 5 Ranged Combat, 4 Rifle modifier, 2 Reflexive Dodge, 1 toughness= 12 Defense
Health: 3/3 Energy: 4/9
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Post by Stark on Dec 24, 2007 10:10:33 GMT -5
(OOC:the Punisher has no Toughness, but he has a Kevlar Armor of +1 defense, which pretty much means the same thing for your defense number. )
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Post by The Punisher on Dec 24, 2007 23:21:49 GMT -5
((Ah! Cool, thanks man))
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Post by deadpool on Dec 26, 2007 14:17:10 GMT -5
Electro took a step back as Wolverine growled threats at him, clearly unnerved enough to stop him from assaulting them right then…meanwhile, the clever mutant was using his animal-like sense to attempt to find the exit, to no avail. However Electro had entered, the path was now closed, and the only thing that Wolverine sensed was the odor of sweat on the villain’s brow and the surging applause.
Suddenly, the roar of the crowd grew to new heights as Wolvie’s adamantium laced claws dug deep into Electro’s midsection, spilling gore all over the sandy arena floor. It seemed, however, that Logan had forgotten something…. the current of electricity constantly flowing through the body of the masked villain! As the current swept up his metal claws and into his skeleton, pain surged through his body, causing him to cry out and drop to the ground once more. (OOC: You take 2w)
Meanwhile, Castle readied his weapon, and kept his eye out for any more threats. It wasn’t until after Electro had hit the dirt that he noticed any thing…On the wall opposite him, there was a man throwing down a rope ladder, and two forms descending from it. Taking a quick glance through his scope, the Punisher identified them as Bullseye and Eddie Brock, #s 48 and 39 of SHIELD’s most wanted list. They were walking towards the two agents, smiling, seemingly without regard to the corpse in the center of the arena. Bullseye stopped long before he reached the two of them and took out a rifle of his own, while Brock walked right up to them, the symbiote suit known as Venom creeping over his skin even as he moved.
“We’ve been waiting for our chance,” the creature hissed, flexing its arms.
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Post by Stark on Dec 26, 2007 22:22:43 GMT -5
Wolverine managed to get up and stepped back at Castle's side, his claws still out and ready, although his hands were still surrounded in smoke due to the elictrification that passed right through his adamantium skeleton.
- Arrgh!..... At least... it hurt him... much more than it hurt me.
He stared for a second at Bullseye, then at the big, brawny black brute before him.
-Castle, I suppose I can leave you the guy with the target on the forehead, right?
He took a couple of steps towards Venom, steeling himself behind his claws for the black alien suit wearing guy's attacks, perhaps even ready to cut the alien substance if Brock tried his luck at webbing him..
-Well, come on and take that chance, bub! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start: Health: 3/5 Energy: 6/15
6 stones into Close Combat, plus 3 from Claws, all shifted to defense plus 1 from Reflexive Dodge... I have a bad feeling about this. (OOC: Glory to Obi-Wan.)
Defense: 10 for the aforementioned reasons
End: Health: 3/5 Energy: 0/15
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Post by The Punisher on Dec 27, 2007 12:22:05 GMT -5
"Yeah. I got him."
Frank swung the rifle towards Bullseye with a wince, a quick squeeze of his trigger finger sending bullets spiralling towards the monster. His movements were fluid, but sure. He didn't flinch as the staccato of the rifle kept a steady beat, punching against his chest. What he really needed as an M60. Fighting Bullseye was something Castle was used to by now, and he knew the only way to beat him was to kill him before he had the chance to do anything. At this range, he hoped that Bullseye didn't have enough time to get something thrown before he would be put down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health: 3/3 Energy: 7/9
1st: I'm gonna go ahead and put 5 stones into a head shot on Bullseye, trying to shoot him before he can start to gloat or throw something, with the plus 4 of my rifle, and the targeting (once again, don't have the book on me, but, I think it's 3 or 2. Stark, could you give me a hand? ) Hopefully, that'll put him down. With the +3, that's a 12 stone attack, with the +2 an 11 stone attack.
Defense: 2 Reflexive, 1 Kevlar Vest= 3
Health: 3/9 Energy: 2/9
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Post by Stark on Dec 27, 2007 17:26:24 GMT -5
(Tageting +2, so you have an 11 stones attack.)
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Post by The Punisher on Dec 27, 2007 18:49:47 GMT -5
((Thanks so much, man. As soon as I get internet back up and running at my and Psy's place, I'll be able to look at the book again.))
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Post by deadpool on Dec 30, 2007 14:24:40 GMT -5
Wolverine is clearly on the defensive, keeping his eyes on the creature known as Venom warily, knowing that at any time the symbiote is going to make an attempt at capturing him in its webbing. His instincts prove true, as within seconds the villain fires sections of the gooey substance all over Logan's chest and arms. They don't last long however, the Wolverine quick to slice through the alien substance with armor penetrating adamantium claws.
Venom laughs evilly at this, apparently unphased by this display. "We will find a way to catch you Wolverine!"
Punisher meanwhile pulls off a shot, putting a bullet right in the center of Bulleye's namesake. There is a loud clang as the slug impacts against the assassin's adamantium skeleton, violently throwing him to the ground, where he lies motionless. The crowd around them boos heavily at this, and Frank feels a paper cup of what smells like beer hit him in the back of the head. Apparently, Bullseye was something of a crowd favorite...
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Post by Stark on Dec 30, 2007 20:12:11 GMT -5
(OOC: Just wanted to know, are we supposed to know all of our opponents? I acted the way I did against Electro because I do not remember ever seeing Wolverine fight him, although I do have seen him fight Venom once... Then again, downing Electro as fast as we could was perhaps a good idea...)
Logan managed to cut his way out of harm, and he felt the burns he suffered from Electro heal somewhat. He smiled slightly; maybe the black monster was stronger than he was, and perhaps had better reflexes, but the Wolverine recovered from weariness faster than Brock did. He decided to get a bit more offensive, while still being prudent... If he could hurt his opponent a bit, finishing him off would be easier.
On the plus side, the Punisher had fulfilled his end of the contract; Bullseye was either dead, or at least, unconscious. "No longer a treat", thougth Wolverine.
-That leaves you and I, pretty face, he said to the massive creature.
Adopting a defensive stance with his claws, Logan tried to land a workboot where it counted, round-house kickin' towards Venom's jaws.
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6 stones into Close combat +3 from adamantium claws, for a total of 9 stones; 4 used in a kick to Venom's jaws, and 5 shifted to defense, +1 from Reflexive Dodge.
Total Defense: 6
End: Health: 4/5 Energy: 0/15
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Post by deadpool on Dec 30, 2007 20:31:49 GMT -5
((I'll try to let you know. In this case, you definitely know Venom and Bullseye, as they're on SHIELD's most wanted list.))
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Post by Stark on Dec 30, 2007 21:28:46 GMT -5
(Ok. Thanks . At any rate, I beleive that's the way Logan would have act against Electro, but I should probably have spent 5 stones into Durability shifted into defense to "brace himself up against the electric shock"... )
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Post by The Punisher on Jan 1, 2008 6:44:39 GMT -5
The cup hit him, his eyes cutting to the audience in ferocity. They sure seemed like criminals, but he had no evidence yet. Once he was done here, though, it was time to break heads in an attempt to get some answers about where the crowd came from and where they could find the ringleader, Koechner. But, first thing was first.
The Punisher levelled the weapon on Bullseye's downed body, putting a few in his stomach and chest to make sure the deed was done. Let Logan hold out on Venom just a little while longer, and then he'd go and give him a hand. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health: 3/3 Energy: 5/9
1st: I'll put 2 stones into shooting Bullseye in the chest, with my +2 from Targeting and +4 for the rifle, that brings it to a total of 8 stones of attack to just put a few more rounds in him to make sure the job's done.
Health: 3/3 Energy: 3/9
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