Agorahex-Killarn Rumble

Transformers 2005 - Monday, April 08, 2002, 3:48 PM

New Cybertron Highway &lt;Far West&gt;

You continue your way along the New Cybertron Highway. From this wide open view, your vision is limited only by the gentle sloping of the planet's surface and the odd, small uprising of metallic ground. Nothing of significance is visible to the east, where you can see the great Iacon Plain stretching over the land. Further along the highway to the west, you can glimpse some low hills surrounding the abyss where a vast intersection once was...

Contents: Galvatron Blueshift Hardhat CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; &lt;OOC READ ME&gt;Passive Defense Upgrades Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; Sterling Killarn Base Defenses Killarn Outpost Decepticon Attack Drones &lt;DA1&gt;

Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; grumble in discontent as Divebomb issues new orders. They spread out from their bulky formation and form a line along the perimeter.

Scalpel descends from the Sky above New Cybertron Highway &lt;Far West&gt; above. Scalpel has arrived.

Hardhat sighs and would rub his forehead if he wasnt welded to the front of the outpost.

Armored Car Carrier arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east. Armored Car Carrier has arrived. Gold hovertruck arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east. Gold hovertruck has arrived. CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; says, "Master The Autobots are coming with their Mobile Base!" Sleek Pink Convertible arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east. Sleek Pink Convertible has arrived. Sleek Pink Convertible zooms into view. The Half-Life (Autobot Mobile Base) arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east. The Half-Life (Autobot Mobile Base) has arrived. Hardstrike arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east. Hardstrike has arrived.

Galvatron points at Sterling, "You there, organize the rest of the fledgling drones to the front-lines," then motions to Rampage, "Did Hack fix the automated defenses?"

Hardstrike screeches to a halt, recognizing the shapes in the distance. " Hold! They've got anti-ground vehicle installments up....."

The Half-Life (Autobot Mobile Base) rolls to a stop behind the others... the pilot hrms and thinks deeply, already calculating..oO(blocked off by land... on the surface.)

Gold hovertruck says, "Well... that answers my question..."

Rampage looks up hearing his name then thinks for a good 10 seconds..."I think so sir. I think the automated turret is in working order."

Countdown arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east.

Countdown has arrived.

Galvatron places his hands on his hips and smiles in a pleased manner as the Autobots arrive, "Very good."

Gold hovertruck slows to a stop and prepares to transform. oO(This REEKS of a trap... Smeg, hope we can hold our own if we have to.)

Countdown drives in, halting, rockets pop up and snap to the fins, and the engines roar like an animal in the cage. "So this is going to be how things are? " He thinks, he then radios to Outrider, "Make sure you don't break the controls

From inside the base, Outrider radios back "I'm being careful. Remember, I used to have one of these."

Scalpel shrugs. "This should be interesting.

'You there,' otherwise known as Sterling, makes a crisp about-face and proceeds to follow her orders, barking out her orders to the 'rest of the fledgling drones,' otherwise known as the Decepticon Attack Drones, arranging them in a formation to better prepare them for the coming onslaught.

Here, with Agorahex looming nearby in the distance, the Decepticons have set up a blockade of the very highway and roadways into and out of the base. A large outpost tower is centered in the middle of the intersection, where the defenses spring outward, including a heavy weapons turret that seems active. Predacons and other decepticons are gathered along the front lines, where wire, dragon's teeth and other assorted defenses block the way. Some gating and fencing is up, but the large deterrant seems to be platoons of live Killarn robot, who once were factory workers, but all now hold rifles. Their leader 'Hardhat' looms nearby on the hill, welded to the front of the outpost. Scalpel stands in the shadows, watching all the occupants of the area...with great interest. "Something bad is gonna happen here..." He mutters to himself.

Hardhat seems not to be able to move at all, as his legs, arms and torso are welded in place. Unfortunately, he is forced to watch his comrades stand there on the front lines, who will probably be slaughtered. "Galvatron...please..."

Ultra Magnus, in his armored car carrier form comes to a complete stop as the defenses are spotted. Hardhat's situation is not completely lost on the Autobot Sub-Commander. Magnus initiates his transformation. "Galvatron!" he calls out, not furious, not angry. Just resolved. "I can see how you treat your own loyal subjects," Magnus states, gesturing towards Hardhat. Compassion shows on the large Autobot's optics. "This didn't have to go this way," Ultra Magnus simply states.

With the traditional transformation sounds, Sheng transforms from an updated hovertruck to her sleek and deadly battle-mode, ready for whatever may come.

From inside the base, Outrider narrows his optics as he too spots Hardhat, his hands tightening on the controls a moment before relaxing again. He stops the base, letting it idle as he climbs on top of it through a top hatch (Or something). There, he crouches, optics narrowed as he carefully scans the entire area, memorizing it.

Hardstrike transforms also. He looks a bit uneasy. More than that. .oO(Those are civilians....I can't fight them..)Oo. He glances at Hardhat, then the workers, and finally at Magnus.

Sheng's optics snap from Hardhat, along his line of sight to rest on the troops. oO(Oh smeg...) She mumbles something under her 'breath' to herself.

Ultra Magnus transmits a message via radio to Outrider.

From inside the base, Outrider receives a radio transmission.

Scalpel notices Sheng, and his optics flicker slightly. He says nothing, but concentrates on her...He moves further into the shadows, watching her...

Rampage slowly positions himself on the right of the formation, twirling his sword around looking at the autobots as if they were lunch.

Outrider climbs out of the base.

Outrider has arrived.

Outrider transmits a message via radio.

Ultra Magnus receives a radio transmission.

Having given her orders, the Decepticon known as Sterling leaps up into the air to take the high ground, or air, as it were. It is an advantage that all Decepticons hold over nigh all Autobots, and it is one she intends to exploit.

Sheng mutters to herself, "... aim... first salvo... go... first... it..."

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; is flying above the defense lines, keeping an optics on the Autobots below him.

The wheels of the sleek pink convertable starts to spin to a halt when they arrive- Arcee taking in the situation with a combination of consternation and chargin. "I sincerely hope this isn't what it looks like." she vocalizes quietly, just as she begins to transform into her more robotic form. Her optics flicker slightly as she glances at the decepticons, her metallic features entirely devoid of expression.

Arcee shifts fluidly from her convertible form, back into the robotic figure.

Countdown spots Divebomb now, and smirks as he transforms. He does not want to tangle with him because he does not have a grudge with that Con. He also sees Galvatron, "That's Magnus's Problem. And Hardhat is off limits." He thens sees Sterling, "Someone know s I got an idea to bbe a grouch against those I don't know, and my, I do not know her..." He thinks silently to himself. This Autobot has an idea to hopefully deal with her, because he does not like he is not in the mood for a strong fight.

Hardstrike glances at Sheng. He frowns a bit, but looks back at the others.

Outrider continues atop the base, focused on Hardhat from a distance, the mech faintly familiar to the one-time neutral as he kneels on the base's roof, mapping it out, watching the Killarnians for how they handle their weapons, and the other Decepticons thre.

Galvatron waves his hand dismissively as he approaches the gate, brushing a few Killarn warriors aside as he looks out at the Autobots, "Magnus!" he says, then motions to the Killarn 'warriors', "Loyal subjects do not 'negotiate' with the enemy. I believe Hardhat has some last words for you, Magnus. Perhaps I'll send him and his peace-loving comrades up against Agorahex by themselves. They are quite strong, despite their pathetic status."

Sheng frowns slightly and glances at Arcee for an instant, then back to the warriors before her. "Hopefully not. I sincerly hope not, since I think the troops in front are there to be 'punished'... If it comes to a fight we should aim the salvo over them..." the femme frowns... "Smeg it all."

A certain racecar haults and transforms into Countdown! He hits the ground ashe lands, looking around.

Scalpel transmits a message via radio to Sheng.

Sheng receives a radio transmission from Scalpel.

"Everyone hold their ground," Ultra Magnus mutters for the other Autobots to hear. "They have more courage in their circuits than you will ever have, Galvatron!" He gestures towards the Killarn Decepticons and then Hardhat. "He was willing to do something for his people. He put himself in danger, for his people. And yet, you punish him. All he wanted was what was best for Cybetron and yet you punish him," he pauses turning towards the Killarns. "Can't you see how he is using you? Can't you see how he rules over you by threatening you? Consider this... and consider," he pauses, now looking at Galvatron. "Who's really the enemy here?"

Nodding once towards Sheng in silent agreement, the pink femme bot edges her way slowly more towards Ultra Magnus side. Someone needs to guard him, while he's busy giving inspirational speeches. With her arms folded across her chest, and her optical ridges furrowed in concern over the situation Arcee says nothing. At least not yet.

Ultra Magnus transmits a message via radio.

Outrider receives a radio transmission.

Scalpel slinks further into the shadows, and speaks softly into his radio...attempting to keep the sound low enough, so that he doesn't anger Galvatron.

Outrider transmits a message via radio.

Ultra Magnus receives a radio transmission.

Laughing at what Ultra Magnus says, Galvatron smiles in an evil way, "These Killarns are the ones who hate your base and wanted your territory, Ultra Magnus. Their pathetic leader thought he could overstep his bounds and initiate his own personal negotiation, with his own personal goals. Well no one makes policy for the Decepticons but me!" he shouts, then turns and eyes Hardhat, welded to the outpost, "Isn't that right Hardhat?! Speak up!"

Rampage backs away a bit towards one of the Dragon Teeth which could provide some quick cover should things spark off. The predacon returns his sword to subspace and pulls out his lightning rifle instead. The gunner looks up at his flying brother and points at the autobots or...at a particular autobot. The optics glow yellow for a few seconds.

Flying through the air, Sterling transforms and dives down towards the Autobot whom looks alien to her. She may not know who this is, but he bears the markings of an Autobot and thus must be destroyed. It is their lot in life. Before she begins to pull up from her attack run, she uses up another of her precious, and limited ammunition.

Leaping into the air, Sterling transforms into an Attack Helicopter.

Sterling strikes Countdown with rocket.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; flies in large circle above the Autobot. He looks down at his brother and nods.

Hardhat swallows apprehensively, not knowing what to say, "Galvatron...I did...hate Agorahex...I did...but..." he says, then raises his voice to be heard, "The Killarns are peaceful! We're just strong-backed factory workers!" he says, then looks at Ultra Magnus, beginning to get scared, "Ultra Magnus! I dont know what to do!" he lets out frustratedly.

Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; who line the gating and front-lines of the blockade look between each other and mutter quietly, holding their rifles tightly, some of them looking at Hardhat for guidance, while others quake in fear at Galvatron, while still more listen closely to Ultra Magnus.

Hardstrike blinks slightly as the rocket is fired, and immidiatly pulls out his blaster. He narrows his optics at the airborne Decepticon. " Magnus, should we engage them...? " he asks, holding back until he's sure. To be honest, he doesn't want to fight the workers...

Outrider transmits a message via radio.

Countdown receives a radio transmission from Outrider.

Sheng's optics flicker slightly at the radio and her optics dart towards the con that sent it. She lifts an optic ridge, body languge obviously saying 'I should think it was obvious'. She returns her attention to the brewing match, then snap over towards Countdown as he's attacked. She shifts slightly, not into a full combat stance, but enough so that she can dodge if she must. "This complicates matters." the femme looks at the Killarn's. "Permission to speak to the Killarn's as well, sir?"

Outrider jerks his head around, cutting his radio message off as Countdown is struck. He turns, focusing now on the one in the sky, before lowering his optics to the troops there..oO(We must turn them soon! Or they will die.)

"Hardhat..." Ultra Magnus says, compassion ringing all over his voice. And then, there's the attack on Countdown, something Magnus can't really ignore. "Don't worry my friend. I'll make sure your efforts are not in vain," he states towards Hardhat. "Outrider, give Sheng and Arcee the route! You both," he says towards the two femme Autobots. "Go and get Hardhat. Now! If you will talk to them, make it quick." This last part towards Sheng. He gives just a single pause, "Hardstrike. It's surprise time." he now turns towards the Killarn Decepticons. "Killarns. This /is/ your chance. He," he points at Hardhat, "is there for you. Don't let his suffering be in vain. For Hardhat. For Killarn!" A somewhat long pause now. "And Galvatron... you are mine." determined and with those words Ultra Magnus launches himself forward.

Hardstrike smiles, and shouts something out at the Half-Life....

Sheng blinks, shrugs slightly and gets ready for the route to save the Killarn leader. "That works too. Come on Arcee, let's show that them femmes are just as dangurous as anyone else."

Countdown smiles and snaps on his mouthplate as his armour is peirced by a rocket or two that collides to his chest area. In his magnetic voice, he just chuckles, "So young, soo foolish, soo innocent." His fluids drip a little, showing he has taken some damage, but the Tark still stands, his sword now beaming in his left hand and his right hand, a rifle that packs a punch, a decent sized punch, enough to shoot holes into the wings of those who decide to try to cut him down. "I will, I will." he tells himself, trying to gain some discipline from killing his attacker, but gets distracted by a radio transmission and replies back, watching Ultra Magnus moves forward. He looks at his scrap heap of a mobile base, which has treads and not tires to be punctured, except for the two front ones. He just glares aat Sterling, "You're going to fight fire with me?"

Countdown transmits a message via radio.

Outrider receives a radio transmission.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 climbs out of the base.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 has arrived.

Outrider leaps off the base, guesturing the femms over as he dissapears, slamming a fist into one of the mist-generators as it starts to pump out great clouds of the moist air clouds. "This way... " he rumbles, starting to run not towards the teeth or minefield, but towards a small, convenient access-panel in the ground leading to the main drainage tunnel from Agorahex.

Sheng races after her brother.

With the few things that seem to be happening at once, Arcee's attention is momentarily split amongst them. Once she hears Magnus' orders however, her stance changes from protective to offensive - and she nods succinctly towards Sheng. "Let's try and get past the Killarn warriors without harming them. If possible." she vocalizes, realizing of course that's probably what everyone had in mind anyway. With a last glance at the others, she follows Outrider and Sheng, running at a brisk pace to keep up.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 pose come streaming out of the half-life, and quickly activate their weaponry, mustering behind Hardstrike. They all have smug looks on their faces, as does said autobot guerrilla....

Scalpel moves from out of the shadows as Sheng moves towards the Killarn leader...He doesn't want to give away his location, just try and keep a watchful eye on her. He looks at the Decepticons that surround the area, and his optics flicker a deep purple. He scans the area...silently...

Hardstrike's vehicular body pulls upwards from the middle, and begins to re-shape into his robot body.

The armored car carrier suddenly starts shifting, and its parts realigning as it transforms into Ultra Magnus.

Rampage takes the safety off of his lightning rifle and takes aim towards the autobot troops while muttering something into his communicator.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; stops making circle and flies towards the two Autobots who dare to try to free the Killarn Leader.

Rampage mutters to itself, "... yellow prepare..."

You mutter to yourself, "Artillery stand by...coordinates 34,57 / 56,89. Condition yellow prepare to fire for effect."

Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; do have a conflict of interest, as they had been loyal Decepticons for many years, but should not have become more pro-active, thus thrusting them to the forefront of the war. Several of them on the front-lines just wish they could return to their lone factory, on the hill atop the Killarn plains. The word goes out along the front-lines, then one by one, each of them drop their rifles. Only the damaged drones remained armed, but even those are dispatched by those who are inspired by the words of Ultra Magnus.

Frowning in utter disgust, Galvatron takes a step back away from the gates and the front-lines, in order to glare at the row of Killarn workers organized there, "You fools! What are you doing?! They're attacking! Destroy them!" he shouts at them, then raises his cannon and points it at the Killarns, "I said attack, or feel my wrath!" he continues, then darts his eyes at the others, "Decepticons, defend the lines!"

Outrider yanks the grate off, holding it up "Ladies first... and mind the first step... hurry. " he rumbles "We haven't much time."

Hardhat blinks in surprise, feeling a bit proud of his comrades for no longer going along with Galvatron's plan. He cannot help but feel responsible for causing more violence than he even intended to begin with. "Ultra Magnus! The turret! It's going to fire!" he yells out, then looks up at the huge weapons platform, which may fire at any moment, at nearly anything attacking the blockade.

Sheng doesn't argue or gripe or complain, she just does what outrider tells her to, it IS his job after all... She risks a quick glance towards the Killarn's andGalvatron. "This is not gonna be good."

Outrider yanks the grate off, holding it up "Ladies first... and mind the first step... hurry. " he rumbles "We haven't much time." he continues, looking past the Dragon Teeth to where Hardhat was visible, optics narrowing slightly as he waits the girls to get into the sewer.

Killarn Base Defenses swivels towards Autobot Standard Troops #5185 and locks on target. Automated Targeting Software&gt; The weapon swivels to bear on Autobot Standard Troops #5185 and locks on target with a beep.

Hack is just stepping out of the turret when all this errupts and hits the deck behind one of the Dragon's Teeth by the base and looks over to Hardhat and says "Shut up... your going to draw more fire this way... I knew I should have shut your mouth off too."

Sterling transforms back to her humanoid form and flies lower, while still remaining firmly in the air, and back towards the Decepticon lines. Specifically, she begins to approach the Killarn troops. Deciding to take a more pro-active move again this day, she calls out to those who have put down their weapons, and perhaps oversteps her bounds, but she feels at this point in time, that it is a necessity. "The Autobot cause has always been one of weakness. They are inferior, both militarily and idealologically. They call themselves courageous, but we know them to be foolhardy. Their actions speak for themselves. They desire a peaceful solution to all problems while we know the truth, that had they been given free reign, we would subservient both her and throughout the galaxy. We must defend ourselves, and defend them from the error of their ways. While yes they may be fellow Cybertronians, they are weak. They would dilute us with their weakness. Their misguided leaders, however effective, are all that has ever stood in our way of conquest. Would you so willingly see yourselves as property, subservient to their ideology? If this is truly what you want, then whatever may come will be on your laser cores."

"Messy, to say the least." Arcee agrees with the other femme, meaning both the battle, and the area they are about to enter. Hopefully they all manage to duck down into the sewar before attacked from above. But one would hope the 'bots going after Hardhat would have others' watching their collective behinds. "In we go." she states calmly, showing no reservation whatsoever is making her way into the sewar.

Countdown still has some smoke coming from his rocket wound and raises his rifle up into the air. "Some helicoptors should be landing right about now..." With his fast reflexes and decent sight, he takes aim up at the blades and releases the trigger, launching a helter-skelter volley up into the air, "Mess with the Autobot chest, die like a ..." He stops and walks towards the teeth and sharp obstacles.

Hardstrike smiles, and heaves up his blaster pistol. " For Iacon! " The troops behind him raise their rifles, and mimic his cheer. " For Iacon! " en masse, following as they charge, stopping slightly to avoid the dragons' teeth and other obstacles. Hardstrike points his weapon at the Defense Turrets. " Target their defense grid! Eliminate their cover fire! " The troops nod, and begin to shoot at said object....

Countdown strikes Sterling with gauss.

"Autobots, do /not/ attack the Decepticons from Killarn," Ultra Magnus barks the order. He hears the shouts from Hardhat. "Hardstrike, we need to take those defenses out!" Magnus calls out. But that as much as he can order while attacking himself. He notices Galvatron pointing his cannong at the Killarns. "Galvatron! I suggest you worry about me!" Ultra Magnus calls out, and determined, he launches the two missiles at the side of his shoulders, trying to stop the Decepticon leader from firing at the Killarns.

Ultra Magnus strikes Galvatron with Phoenix Missiles.

Hardstrike strikes Killarn Base Defenses with The Big Guns!.

The soldiers of Autobot Standard Troops #5185 attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Punch.

Scalpel stays inside of the shadows, keeping a watchful eye out for Sheng.

Sheng thought she posed entering the sewers too?

The automated weapon platform quickly scans the area for IFF codes and locks onto the autobot troops and fires with it's high voltage cannons sending huge lightning bolts at the autobots.

Automated Targeting Software powers up Killarn Base Defenses's weapon array and fires it at Autobot Standard Troops #5185. Killarn Base Defenses misses Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with its electricity attack.

Scalpel is somewhat thrown off, because of Sheng's leaving...and now he's confused as to what to do. He moves further into the shadows, and mutters into his radio...

Scalpel transmits a message via radio.

Sheng receives a radio transmission.

Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; really do not want to leave their leader behind, but decide to not just stand there, instead taking off from the position at the front-lines. Most of them run toward the Autobot's large mobile base, in order to take cover, most of them thinking they're about to bite it from behind, namely from Galvatron's cannon. The Dragon teeth! Look out!

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; notices the 3 Autobots disappearing int he sewers. "No you will not escape me that easily!" The predacon dives ands drop two bombs where were the Autobots. oO(Where are they going? Do they want to free Hardhat... I will take care of that.) The predacon turns and heads toward the Killarn Leader, keeping an optic from above on the battle ground.

The Killarn Warrior's complete and total lack of response or acknowledgement to her speech is a dent to Sterling's ego. Either their auditory sensors have suddenly mass failed, or they simply choose to ignore her for some reason she could not fathom. While contemplating this sudden and so total shock, she is hit in the back by a Gauss Rifle. She does not respond in time to mount any defence and falls having been hit in the back after she had delivered her speech. She does not have time to react to this cowardly act, and may suffer for such an oversight. The Autobots are cowardly, and this has only confirmed it. The Killarn's complete lack of respect however, is of news to her.

Sheng looks at the welding that holds Hardhat and snorts. "Shoddy work. She again gets radioed and shakes her head, sending off a uick burst this time. *~My job~* The femme looks at Arcee and Outrider. "Cover me, I'll get him down." the femme's flash and the harder then dimond weapons slice into the wall, rapidly cutting Hardhat free...

Galvatron erfs and the two missiles impact him in the shoulder and chest, sending him down to the ground, but only momentarily. His anger has been raised, upon seeing the workers turned warriors desert their posts, and his aim does indeed go awry because of the missiles Magnus suceeds in hitting him with. As he gets up, he aims his cannon at Ultra Magnus this time, "Oh you'll pay for this Magnus...my troops are loyal and you will pay for filling them with false ideals. You'll never free Hardhat and live!" he shouts, then suddenly fires.

Galvatron strikes Ultra Magnus with Fusion Cannon &lt;Medium Yield&gt;.

Rampage crouches behind a Dragon Teeth taking aim at Autobot troops with his lightning rifle. The predacon gunner dosen't even realize what he is doing, it's all instinctive. Rampage fires mercilessly.

You strike Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with Electricity rifle &lt;High Power&gt;.

Hardhat furrows his brow in concern, thinking that the Autobots are going to take a lot of damage from this rescue attempt. He watches the fight between Galvatron and Ultra Magnus from his welded position, not able to do much beyond that.

Hack moves closer towards Hardhat in a low-crouch behind cover of some of the Dragon's Teeth as he narrows his eyes and says "I hate to do this but I'm going to have to deal with you personally HardHat..."

Hack pulls out a medical scanner and runs a check on Ultra Magnus.

Rider slams down behind the girls, the grill shutting like a trap door overhead. He then brushes past the two, leading the way and the water suddenly cushes like a shaken water bucket as the bombs hit. He blinks, guestring them along, not minding the much as he's covered in it already.

A few moments later, there's a strange hissing sound right next to poor Hardhat as the ground there turns red slowly with rapid-growth rust, crumbling away and Outrider's Oxidyzing Ray is visible before he shuts it off, kneeling and cupping his hands so that Sheng could be 'thrown' up first by his muscles "Sheng... we must work fast... cut him free... Arcee will go next, then I, to cover you."

Sheng Nods and steps into Rider's hands, flying up through the hole a moment later and moving to inspect the welds on HArdhat. "Shoddy work. She again gets radioed and shakes her head, sending off a uick burst this time. *~Take care of the Cons.~* The femme looks at Arcee and Outrider, Then the femme's flash and the harder then dimond weapons slice into the wall, rapidly cutting Hardhat free.

The hit from Galvatron hits Ultra Magnus square on the chest. The Autobot Sub-Commander had been too worried about making sure the Killarn's are getting to safety. The hit from the Decepticon Leader throws Magnus back and to the ground. A grunt escaping his voice module, sparks flying everywhere. Still, Magnus pushes forward. He won't back down until Hardhat and the Killarn's are safe. "I'm... not... down... yet, Galvatron," he mutters and as he drops forward, transforms into his armored car carrier mode. The large vehicle rushes forward, pretty much running over everything on his path, and avoiding any particular traps on his way. Doing this, the armored carrier launches himself towards Galvatron, attempting to crush him down.

Ultra Magnus drops down, his parts realigning and shifting as he transforms into an armored car carrier.

Armored Car Carrier misses Galvatron with its QB Crunch attack.

Countdown is pleased with his hit and sees Sterling trying to get the troops on her side when Magnus is getting cannoned for trying to save them? This Tark does not believe this! His wrist mounted taser fires a small bolt at Sterling as he mutters, "We are trying to save them. Come down here and let's talk, Sterling... We might argue on somethings and end this fight without you getting opened up," he says with grief, "I am not the one who is trying to be your enemy. Galvatron is going to use you until you are nothing but rusting on the floor as his stepping stone, listen to me... Please!" He looks concerned and tries to talk reason with Sterling.

Countdown misses Sterling with his taser attack.

Hardstrike ducks to one side, and the troops scatter as well, the blasts of electricity arcing and searing the troops as they try to advance. Hardstrike grimaces, and looks about for a target. Thats when he spots Rampage pop up. He smiles, and launches a rocket agianst the Predacon....

Hardstrike strikes you with Hardstrike's Vengeance for 9 points of damage.

The groung rumbles and shakes near the sewar entrance that the three autobots went down as Divebomb's weapons explode mere seconds after they dissapear down the hole. After Sheng has made it to the surface, Arcee uses Outrider's help to go next. And as she pops up through the hole and lands with a thud near Sheng - her warrior sensibilities have her watching the area with a rapidfire gaze that tries to take in everything at once. "I dont' think we could be anymore vulnerable if we tried." she comments, although her vocals sound strangely calm. The laser weapon that's been outfitted in a part of her arm pops out as she turns in a slow circle to cover Sheng while she works. Hack then, is spotted as he's in plain view from the area she's standing in. "If you do not wish to die, Decepticon - I suggest you don't make any stupid moves."

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 continue to struggle onwards, dodging most of the electrical attacks, though Rampage's blasts find unfortunate targets. They surge forwards, trying to reach their goal, firing madly in the chaos... The soldiers of Autobot Standard Troops #5185 attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Laser.

Scalpel rises upward to the Sky above New Cybertron Highway &lt;Far West&gt;. Scalpel has left.

The automated weapon platform is hit with laser fire from the troops but dosen't seem really damaged. The turret locks onto some other troops and fires it's laser cannons trying to cut down as many troops as possible.

Automated Targeting Software powers up Killarn Base Defenses's weapon array and fires it at Autobot Standard Troops #5185.

Killarn Base Defenses misses Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with its laser attack.

Somehow Sterling is spared from further assault. She had not moved, and could not dodged the blast, but merciful it missed her despite her static position. Getting up groggily, much of her armour is torn from her, and she shows signs of severe damage from the blast to her back that she was wholly unprepared for. Answering back, she retorts "You save them only from freedom. You and those like you are my enemy. You will always be my enemy, for it is your kind that would doom us all to slavery." She leaves the insult to Galvatron go, not wishing to openly admit any qualms she may have with his leadership. She would not even venture so far as to say that for all the problems that may plague her lord and master, he is an eminently preferable leader to the quisling that currently leads the Autobots.

Rampage is knocked back from the impact of the rocket along with about half of the dragon teeth. The predacon quickly rolls and dives behind another Dragon teeth for cover, crawls a bit more so as to confuse the autobot then pops out and takes a quick snapshot at Hardstrike with his Lightning rifle.

Somehow, you are able to hit Hardstrike. He's not gonna be too happy about that...

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; spots the three Autobots near the Killarn Leader. "Ha ha I knew it! But which one should die first.... bwa I hate pink! Die Autobot!". Then the predacon dives and tries to hit Arcee with his powerful beak.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; misses Arcee with its Beak &amp; Talon Shred attack.

Calming herself momentarily, she adds "Your Prime's are no more than quislings for the inevitable fall your kind shall endure," putting emphasis with a few blasts from the long narrow armament located on her right arm.

Getting his feet under him after the strike by Ultra Magnus, Galvatron leaps up and avoids the oncoming mac truck attack, then lands off to the side. "Pathetic, Ultra Magnus! If I was not distracted by you, I would destroy every traitor who dares turn tail and hide amongst your weak ranks," he shouts, then tries to punch the truck in the side with his fist.

Sterling shifts into her imposing robot mode.

Galvatron misses Armored Car Carrier with its Punch attack.

Sterling misses Countdown with her laser attack.

Hack raises his hands up as Acree points the weapon at him. Suddenly the Door to the turret opens up and then a walking nightmare starts to emerge from the inside of the turret. It has to be a hologram because this can't be real, but it is as Avatar turns his head as he makes his first step out the door and turns his glowing red optics towards Arcee. Those cruel lips twist into a rather vicious smile as his right finger points at Arcee. Avatar slowly starts to make his way towards the group of Autobots. Hack points over Arcee's Head and says "I think you should be more worried about him."

Hardhat is surprised as the Autobots appear from the sewers nearby, "Autobots! What are you doing? You shouldn't be risking your lives!" he exclaims.

Hardstrike gives a crie of surprise as he is struck, and falls backwards. The troops glance, but Hardstrike motions them onwards. He gets himself up, and looks about for his target. Meanwhile, the troops dodge another attack, and begin to move from Dragons Tooth to Dragons Tooth, using them as cover while getting off some shots, before moving agian. The squad commander spots Rampage, and smiles. He moves forwards, using the space where the mostly destroyed tooth was to transform, and target the Predacon with his machine gun....

Hardstrike's body seems to fall into itself as it compacts and folds together into his vehicle mode.

Sterling misses Countdown with her laser attack.

You evade Hardstrike's Going BaLlIsTiC! attack.

The soldiers of Autobot Standard Troops #5185 attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Laser.

Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; try to hurry through the fencing and traps nearby, some of them falling to mines, while others escape to the cover of the Autobot mobile base.

Countdown smirks at Sterling as he gets a laser blast that misses him. He tries to move around the Teeth and get up and personal with her, "Sterling, please, we can give you a second chance... don't throw away you life soo... easily. Please, find the goodness you were made of and not get yourself killed by Galvatron's insane promises. Please, I am not here to fight you anymore.

White Su-35 XS descends from the Sky above New Cybertron Highway &lt;Far West&gt; above. White Su-35 XS has arrived.

Countdown smirks at Sterling as he gets a laser blast that misses him. He tries to move around the Teeth and get up and personal with her, "Sterling, please,we can give you a second chance... don't throw away you life soo... easily. Please, find the goodness you were made of and not get yourself killed by Galvatron's insane promises. Please, I am not here to fight you anymore. I come to help. Please." He tosses down his weapons into their holsters as he works his path closer, but trying to get to her. "Pink, is a very fashionable. Thankyouverymuch." Arcee retorts, hearing the taunt of Divebomb just before she is attacked. Thankfully, she manages to evade the vicous hack and slash special. But that is avoided only to see the walking...thing...appear from Hack's turret. Not bothering to argue a point with Hack, Divebomb does indeed seem to be her most immediate threat, and so she attacks him first with her laser.

Somehow managing to accelerate just in time to avoid Galvatron's punch, Ultra Magnus quickly transforms, attempting to move behind Galvatron, sparks showing over his chest area. "You will destroy nothing, Galvatron! We will put and end to your reign of terror!" Magnus responds, and as he does this he interlaces his fists and brings up both of his massive arms, and then down, trying to smash Galvatron down to the ground with them.

Arcee strikes CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; with Laser Rifle.

Outrider takes a few blasts at some gumby cons as he tries to keep them back from Hardhead, turning several into rust. Having his back to Arcee, he spots the Avatar and turns that way, bumping the pink femme just as the Predacons' blast fires, searing past BOTH Their heads. Sheng finally finishes freeing Hardhat and tells him to be quiet. The blue Brother turns, dropping to a knee as Avatar appears and his rifle is kept aimed at the puppet to try and warn him back as Sheng carefully tows Hardhat to the hole, moving to drop down with the Killarn Leader. Outrider glances over his shoulder at the Pink Wonder before backing up slowly, never taking his sights from Avatar as he steps backwards off the lip of the hole, dropping down after Sheng "Let's go Arcee!" he rumbles from the depths, already moving down another tunnel, seeing as Divebomb closed off the first. He grabs Hardhat's arm, helping to support him down the watery tunnel.

The armored car carrier suddenly starts shifting, and its parts realigning as it transforms into Ultra Magnus.

Outrider transmits a message via radio to Ultra Magnus.

Ultra Magnus receives a radio transmission from Outrider.

Ultra Magnus strikes Galvatron with You're Grounded!.

The automated weapon platform is hit with laser fire from the troops but dosen't seem really damaged. The turret locks onto some other troops and fires it's missile rack trying to mow down the troops between the turret and the mobile base.

Automated Targeting Software powers up Killarn Base Defenses's weapon array and fires it at Autobot Standard Troops #5185.

Killarn Base Defenses strikes Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with missile.

Rampage ducks down just in time as Hardstrike's gun chip away at the predacon's concrete cover. Rampage crawls a bit more trying to close the distance enough for his ulterior plan. The gunner pops out from his hiding place, flicks a littl switch on his rifle and fires at Hardstrike then yells "You're going to regret this for the rest of your life. Both seconds of it!"

Somehow, you are able to hit Hardstrike. He's not gonna be too happy about that...

Galvatron stumbles with the strike to his shoulder, then grinds his teeth in annoyance, trying to return a two-handed swing of his own. He arches the hit up toward Ultra Magnus's chest, "Autobot fool! Why do you resist?!" he shouts.

The blasts lance small explosions accross Hardstrike's form, leaving him covered in a cloud of smoke momentarily. It caused damage alright, but the autobot it just keeping himself focused for the moment. " One thing you should of learned by now Rampage, is that the Autobots NEVER...." His launchers begin to raise, and he starts to acquire two targets... "..EVER...." There is a click, and the targets are locked into the rockets' guidance systems. "...GIVE UP. " A steady stream of explosive artillary rockets are fired off at both Rampage and the defense turret.

With her adversary's weapons holstered, and his plea for her to defect, she has to stifle a laugh. "Throw away your life if you wish, but I will continue as I have: a DECEPTICON." She yells the word of her faction as she, with the sparse area between them, rushes him with all her strength.

Sterling misses Countdown with her ram attack.

Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; descends from the Sky above New Cybertron Highway &lt;Far West&gt; above.

Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; has arrived.

Hardstrike strikes you with Artillary Hardstrike! for 8 points of damage.

Hardstrike unleashes his Artillary Hardstrike! attack on Rampage and Killarn Base Defenses, striking Rampage.

Galvatron strikes Ultra Magnus with Double-Handed Smash.

Avatar steps inbetween Arcee and Hack as he interposes himself inbetween the two. Hack lowers his hands now that he has a shield in front of him and says "Avatar.... teach her not to point dangerous things at me...." Avatar doesn't make any sign of confirmation but clasps both fists together and slams a haymaker into Arcee pushing her back towards the sewers she came from and leaving a big nasty dent that Overload is going to have to bang out of Arcee later.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; blinks under the attack, the predacon didn't thought the pink femme was so dangerous. "Now I really hate Pink!! You will pay for this!". The cybereagle transforms and lands near his pink prey. The predacon charges Arcee and tries to shove his fist in her chestplate.

The cybereagle's wings fold, the talons retract while the legs and arms unfold. The eagle's mouth opens to reveal the predacon's face and complete Divebomb's robot mode.

Divebomb strikes Arcee with KO Punch.

White Su-35 XS moves in from orbit, as he noticed the skirmish and made his way there. While the bots and cons on the ground are exchanging serious fire, he takes a look to see if there are any others who he can pick out of the fray. The white jet transforms and hovers, scanning the area. Just then he notices a speck on the horizon that soon becomes more than that. The very formidable visage of Defcon comes into view. His optics glare as he fires a quick pair of beams his way.

The nose bends forward as the wings flip and rotate backwards. The engines spilt and extend, as arms, fists and feet are revealed. A head flips upward and locks into place with a purple shimmer of the optics.

Bandit strikes Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; with Optic Blast.

After being freed by the Decepticon rescue team, Hardhat looks back from the hole toward Arcee, "Hey Autobot! C'mon!" he says then reaches across the ground and slides his sledge-hammer into his hands. He then drops down and attempts to follow Outrider and Sheng, who have retreated.

Hardhat begins retreating, leaving himself vulnerable to parting shots from Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt;, Bandit, Hardstrike, Victory Lion, Outrider, Countdown, Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Rampage, Galvatron, Divebomb, Hack, Sterling.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 are broken and scattered by the explosive missile, and take a few moments to rally once more. They are as close as they may ever get, so they bunker down behind what cover they can find, and continue the attack...

The soldiers of Autobot Standard Troops #5185 attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Punch.

Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; simply barrels through the optical bolts, letting the energy cascade off his heavy armor as he soars through the sky. Ah, target-rich environments... gotta love 'em. His maser pods orient on Bandit, zeroing in and emitting twin violet-hued streams of microwaves at the Decepticon.

Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; manages to hit Bandit with his Maser Beam.

Grateful to Outrider for likely saving her pretty pink metallic skin from being seared, Arcee offers a fervent thanks to the other 'bot, and takes a few steps back to try and drop down the hole and away from the action. The important part - saving HardHat - has been completed. Being hit by two almost at once has a rather interesting effect - it help bring her closer to the sewar and all the closer to her retreat by pushing her back. The first hit from Hack's Avatar indeed makes a rather unfashionable dent in her armor. And the other one makes a nice amount of damage. But unlike the Decepticons, she makes a stretegic retreat. Her orders have been carried out - and it's time to go. "Decepticon fools!" she shouts, despite the sparks coming from some damaged circuitry. "Never underestimate us!"

Arcee begins retreating, leaving itself vulnerable to parting shots from Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt;, Bandit, Hardstrike, Victory Lion, Outrider, Countdown, Ultra Magnus, Rampage, Galvatron, Hardhat, Divebomb, Hack, Sterling.

Countdown watches Sterling try to hurt him. He tries to do the same to her, to show her what he is made up of, "We could have been so perfect and what not, but you are going to try to kill me off? Might as well..." He hurls his body at her.

Countdown strikes Sterling with ram.

Overload arrives from the Tunnel of Retoris to the east.

Overload has arrived.

The Autobot Sub-Commander fails to avoid the attack from Galvatron. The hit taking him square on the chest. Sparks fly everywhere, and some of the armor plating that that cannon attack from not long ago had hit seems to have loosened up, some circuitry showing. "Why do you even ask that question, Galvatron?" Ultra Magnus manages to croak out, as he tries to come to his fee. His optics, rest on the base defenses. They needed to take those out, in order to break out of here. "Autobots, concentrate your fire on the defenses!" he calls out. He had received reports about Hardhat having been freed by Outrider. The Killarns seem to have made it to safety. "Primus help me." he says, calling his rifle from subspace and letting out a round of plasma fire against the defenses himself.

Ultra Magnus strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Plasma Rifle &lt;High Power&gt;.

Hack bops his laser inbetween Hardhat and Arcee trying to decide which to shoot as they flee.... he mutters to hime self "Decisions Decsions.... he finally pulls his arm over and rests it on Arcee's rear and says "Sorry Arcee... just can't bring myself to shoot Hardhat in the back yet."

Hack strikes Arcee with laser.

Divebomb notices the the prisoner is escaping. The predacon turns his attention to him. "Where do you think you're going Hardhat. Let me show you what a predacon does to traitor!". Divebomb leaps in the air and transforms, then he goes up in the air and drops two bombs in the hole where the Autobots are disappearing.

Divebomb leaps into the air, retracting his arm &amp; legs. Wings and talons unfold as the face disappears and is replaced by a hawk-like head.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; strikes Hardhat with Wing-Mounted Rockets.

The automated weapon platform is peppered by artillery fire from Hardstrike which barely seemed to have scratched the heavy plating. Those Killarn workers sure can work wonders when it comes to building defenses. Ultra Magnus's plasma blast slams hard creating a smoking hole on the side of the turret. The turret is confused my the area attack but locks on the autobot troops anyhow and fires it's lightning cannons sending huge bolts of electricity at the brave autobot soldiers.

Automated Targeting Software powers up Killarn Base Defenses's weapon array and fires it at Autobot Standard Troops #5185.

Killarn Base Defenses strikes Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with electricity.

Rampage is hit by the artillery fire which shake him up and knock him down. "Allright punk, now I'm MAD! Time to get to know each other better." With feline grace and speed the predacon leaps from his hiding place and runs towards Hardstrike, returns his rifle to subspace and pulls out his sword. The ferocious predacon leaps at Hardstrike bringing his sword down with a bloodthirsty roar.

Somehow, you are able to hit Hardstrike. He's not gonna be too happy about that...

Bandit hits his mark, but then celebrates too quickly. The return fire dings his left shoulder and pushes it back a bit from knockback. He grumbles, "It seems I must up the anty a bit to pierce that thick hide of yours Autobot...." Arcs of energy trickle over his body as he charges up his gravity blast. "Get down here.....!"

Bandit misses Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; with his Gravitic Pulse attack.

Striding to the side after striking Ultra Magnus, Galvatron frowns as he fires at the base defenses, trying to bring them down, "No! What are you doing, you fool?!" he says, then leaps in front of Magnus to confront him, "Those defenses are going to crush every one of your troops on the battlefield! You'll never bring them down in time," he says, then swings a big punch toward the jaw of Ultra Magnus.

Galvatron misses Ultra Magnus with its Punch attack.

Sterling falls again. The first time she was knocked out of the air by a cowardly shot in the back, and this time she is shoved to the side. She lands with a loud screen as metal hits metal, only it is drounded out by her insult. She calls him the most vile word in the Cybertronian vocabulary, "Autobot!" The word came from the Decepticons belief that the Autobots were merely automatons, destined to serve. From her position, she lashes out in the only way she can, trying to trip him with her leg.

Sterling strikes Countdown with kick.

Hardhat looks up the hole as he waits for Arcee to follow him, then blinks as Divebomb suddenly launches bombs down toward his position, "Gah!" he yells and tries to dive to the side, but the explosion does that job for him, as well as lodging some shrapnel into his armor. He woozily tries to crawl up the sewer.

The sword buries itself deep inside Hardstrike, and he grunts in pain as his circuits and parts spark and fizzel from the gash. " Ugh....Rampage...I don't have time for you! " He backs up slightly, and charges forwards, trying to shove Rampage out of the way....

Hardstrike strikes you with Ouch! Thats gonna leave a mark... for 10 points of damage.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 are mostly pinned down by the fire, but are releived to hear the order for autobots to concentrate their fire on the defenses, meaning they'll have more help. So, the battle continues, for now...

Heavy Starfighter &lt;Defcon&gt; sideslips, as the bolt flies past him. "As you wish," he rumbles... rocketing down and screaming across the landscape towards Bandit like the hammer of God Himself. As he closes, he transforms, going from intimidating spacecruiser to equally vicious Autobot, as he tries to clothesline the hell out of Bandit on his way past the 'Con.

Defcon rapidly unfolds into his ominous-looking robot form.

The soldiers of Autobot Standard Troops #5185 attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

The soldiers of Decepticon Killarn Warriors &lt;DK1&gt; attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

The soldiers of Decepticon Attack Drones &lt;DA1&gt; attack Killarn Base Defenses under orders from Hardstrike.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Punch.

Defcon manages to hit Bandit with his Clothesline at Mach 2.

Arcee's circuitry is hit once again just before she manages to escape down the sewar hole. Flashes and sparks are evident now. More then just a dent will have to be fixed on her armor now. Likely the impact of the bombs shaking the walls of the sewar hole will lodge a few shrapnels in her joints as well - a rather unfemmelike streak of expletives uttered once she's managed to get away. "Wait'll I get my hands on those 'cons." she grouses, catching up to Hard Hat finally, and trying to help them both navigate the tunnel safely.

Countdown whips out his energy sword into his hand and turns it on, "I will... remember the fact that I gave you repeated chances to back yourself down and give you a chance to think about not dieing, but after I try to sacve your had-beaten shell, you try to kick me?" He swings.

Countdown strikes Sterling with energy_sword.

Countdown is on the ground as he swings. He did take a fall from being kicked.

Somehow, in one of those dramatic moments, time almost seems to stop around Ultra Magnus. He takes a step back, managing to somehow avoid the incoming punch from Galvatron. For a moment, this is not only Ultra Magnus the soldier. This is Ultra Magnus, the leader. A mantle he doesn't like wearing, but if he must, he will. He looks at Galvatron for just a moment. "They /will/ go down, Galvatron." With those words said, he tilts to the side and points once more. His plasma rifle, fires again.

Ultra Magnus strikes Killarn Base Defenses with Plasma Rifle &lt;High Power&gt;.

Killarn Base Defenses is deactivated under the fierce barrage of attacks.

Hack cringes as there is a huge bang next to him as the turret has a big old hole right through it thanks to Ultra-Magnus. He raises his laser up since there is no way in heck he is moving behind this row of Dragon's Teeth and points his laser at some of the Autobot troops as he yells out "Covering fire!"

The automated weapon platform is hit again by the sustained fire from the autobot troops. Some sparks can be seen through the hole Magnus made. Magnus second blast cuts through the armor severing the power conduits and fusing the turret's motor in place. A big black cloud of smoke is forming into the area (Hint to the flyers ;) )

Rampage is knocked back a good 20' from Hardstrike lands hard but transforms into his tiger mode as soon as he hits the ground. The Cybertiger leaps at Hardstrike and tries to maul him with his claws.

Rampage let's out a roar then quickly shift into a cybernetic tiger.

Somehow, you are able to hit Hardstrike. He's not gonna be too happy about that...

Hack misses Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with his laser attack.

Bandit watches in horror as he gets clothslined at incredible speeds. The seeker gets slammed so hard his back rakes against the ground and he digs a trench in his wake. A huge plume of smoke billows and clouds the seeker from view. At the same time almost in perfect unison, the base defenses go up in a plume of smoke. "....." From the cloud two purple eyes glare menacingly at their target. A loud and distinct humm sounds of a weapon's power up. In an instant a huge surge of energy evaporates the debris and carves a path straight for Defcon's chestplate.

Bandit strikes Defcon with Fusion Cannon.

Getting desperate now, Sterling manages to climb to her feet and takes off, flying away from this melee. She has always found that the ability to fly has been a great advantage and she means to make use of it. As she ascends, she transforms, and purpously tries to cook her combatant with her exhaust.

Leaping into the air, Sterling transforms into an Attack Helicopter.

Sterling misses Countdown with her fire attack.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; goes up in the sky and flies toward the Autobot troops. As he flies above then, the predacon smiles. oO(Ohhhhh so much target... I can't choose... oh I will take this one). The Decepticon dives at then and drops two rockets on some gumby.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; misses Autobot Standard Troops #5185 with its Wing-Mounted Rockets attack.

Galvatron stumbles off-balance as he misses Ultra Magnus, then can only watch as he destroys the turret that had been keeping the rest of the Autobots at bay. "Blast! Curse you Ultra Magnus!" he shouts, "You'll pay for that!" he says, then swings his palm at him, trying to chop-block him away, "Decepticons, fall back!" he shouts, "We have to retreat or risk being overrun!" he calls out, issuing the orders.

Galvatron strikes Ultra Magnus with Chop-Block.

Hardhat thanks Arcee while inside the tunnel, been seems in great pain from the bomb that did damage to him. He clutches his side as he emerges from the hole.

Hardstrike is hit from behind as he slows, and his engines are wrenched and mauled by the claws, forcing him to slow and transform. Pulling out his energy sword in a flare of red light, he swipes at the persuing Rampage. " You just don't learn..."

Hardstrike's vehicular body pulls upwards from the middle, and begins to re-shape into his robot body.

You evade Hardstrike's Energy Longsword of Truth, Justice, and the Autobot Way! attack.

The blast strikes Defcon square in the chest with a satisfyingly loud detonation and a large amount of smoke, enhanced by the black smoke billowing from the turret. Then a chill wind eddies the obscuring clouds away, revealing an advancing, grim-faced Defcon, a nasty burn mark on his chest and murder in his optics. "Not enough gun," he growls, pointing a blocky-looking blaster at Bandit and firing, spewing packets of energized electrons in reply.

Defcon manages to hit Bandit with his Electron-Explosive Burst.

Countdown smirks as once again, the amazing Sterling misses him. He is going to finish this. He transforms yelling, "Sterling, you called the shots, I fired them." He launches a rocket at her. and speeds around as he tries to get away.

Racing against time, Countdown plunges for the ground, transforming into a racecar!

Outrider gently helps Hardhat up, the strongest of the three, supporting as much as he can of the wounded Killarnian. "Easy... you are safe now." his voice rumbled, like a distant waterfall in a forest. He looks around, seeing the battle a quarter mile away and looks down at the other femmes "I'll get him to the Half-Life." and carefully transforms under Hardhat, landing him in the Rambler's truckbed as he starts up his engine.

Outrider turns his back and drops to his knees as he reconfigures his physical appearance into that of a midnight-blue Silverado pickup Truck.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 give a loud cheer as the defenses fall, and begin to charge forwards, moving through the gap in defenses. " For Iacon! For Autobot City! For Optimus! " are some of the cries that go up as they fire on the outpost itself...

The soldiers of Autobot Standard Troops #5185 attack Killarn Outpost under orders from Hardstrike.

Autobot Standard Troops #5185 strikes Killarn Outpost with Punch.

The chop-block succeeds and Magnus finds himself staggering back. He was after all, focusing his attention on taking down the defenses. He doesn't bark any orders this time, he imagines there's no need for him to do so. He's still functional, most of his core systems are doing fine. But the damage would be quite noticeable. Using the back of one of his hands, Magnus cleans away some fluid that had been leaking through the side of his lips. He doesn't respond to Galvatron this time, no taunting comments. He throws a punch at the Decepticon leader, but still trying to get his bearings is done more to try and gain some time and get back into fighting condition. He had let his actions talk for him already.

Ultra Magnus misses Galvatron with its Massive Fist attack.

Countdown strikes Sterling with Smithers, there's a rocket in your pocket... No need to tell you!.

Hack motions to Avatar as the order to Retreat comes in and says "Escort me back to base... hold your fire the objective is to get away." With that Hack leaves his position and takes to the skys to put some distance between him and the Autobots.

Hack begins retreating, leaving himself vulnerable to parting shots from Overload, Defcon, Bandit, Hardstrike, Victory Lion, Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup, Countdown, Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Cybertiger &lt;Rampage&gt;, Galvatron, Hardhat, CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt;, Sterling.

The bulky Hardhat takes Outrider's help and gets to his feet, "I'm alright...I'm fine..." he mutters, "Let's just get out of here," he says, then sees his comrades gathered by the Autobot mobile base and seems happy. He smiles.

Bandit gets hit before he has even had the chance to stand. Apparently he should have not gone overdue on his lube job. His joints just arent responding as fast as they should be. Getting up slowly he hears Galvatron issue the orders to fall back, he frowns. "Another time perhaps Defcon.....another place...." he straightens himself, dispite the damage and stares Defcon down. Leaping into the air he transforms and begins his reatreat out of the area.

Cybertiger &lt;Rampage&gt; barely dodges the incoming sword and leaps away as he hears Galvatron calling for the retreat "Consider yourself lucky autobot, the next time we meet they will be scraping you off the road with a squeegee." The Cybertiger quickly spins around and flees the area as ordered.

With a leap canards and wings begin to fold out and rotate into place. Arms retract and legs change into powerful engines. Out of what seems a flurry of motion streaks a sleek and powerful jet fighter.

Rampage begins retreating, leaving itself vulnerable to parting shots from White Su-35 XS, Victory Lion, Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup, Countdown, Ultra Magnus, Galvatron, CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt;, Sterling.

Bandit retreats from the area swiftly, outdistancing all pursuit and parting shots.

The attack helicopter let loose her own volly of rockets when the lit up her sensors, but unfortunately they are not part of an AMS. However, perhaps she will give as good as she got. Immediately following her unload, she begins to climb to a higher, and safer, altitude.

Leaping away from the attack made by Ultra Magnus, Galvatron launches himself into the air then points a threatening finger down at him, "Next time, your shots will not be so lucky!" he shouts, then looks around for the others retreating as well, flying with them back to more secure Decepticon territory.

Sterling misses Countdown with her rocket attack.

Galvatron begins retreating, leaving itself vulnerable to parting shots from White Su-35 XS, Victory Lion, Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup, Countdown, Ultra Magnus, Cybertiger &lt;Rampage&gt;, CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt;, Sterling.

CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt; hears the order, goes up higher in the sky and then flees the area as ordered.

Divebomb begins retreating, leaving itself vulnerable to parting shots from White Su-35 XS, Sterling.

Sterling begins retreating, leaving herself vulnerable to parting shots from White Su-35 XS, CyberEagle &lt;Divebomb&gt;.

Hardstrike smiles as the troops quickly surround and capture the facility, and his opponent flees. Looking about, he spots Sterling still fighting, surprisingly. " Well, well..." he mutters, and raises his blaster to take a few shots at the hovering Decepticon....

Hardstrike misses Sterling with his The Big Guns! attack.

Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup rumbles "Get in... You are wounded... and you will get to your friends sooner..." his voice is soft, a startling change from his previous gruff sounds. Then he rolls forwards, through the cleared area to meet with the Half-life.

Defcon settles his fists on his hips, as Bandit tears out of the combat zone. He snorts derisively, "Whatever. I need some new trophies for my wall." He turns, watching the other 'Cons taking to the skies, except for a couple... his optics narrow, as his head-mounted laser hums to life...

Defcon strikes Sterling with Cranial Laser.

Sterling falls to the ground unconscious.

The Autobot troops cheer over the fallen enemy and prepare for another attack.

Countdown watches Galvatron retreat and Sterling attempt to. "Fraggit! I can get Sterling down and keep her that way, yet I can go after Galvatron... To get the cannon mad or not to be mad... I am going to die either way by his stupidty and might a well show him ...." He stops talking and transforms, locking his rifle into his hands and fires at Galvatron. Autobot Standard Troops #5185 :cheer louder as the enemy flees, and quickly secure the outpost.

A certain racecar haults and transforms into Countdown! He hits the ground ashe lands, looking around.

Countdown strikes Galvatron with Broken promises!.

Razorclaw has connected.

Ultra Magnus raises his own weapon as Galvatron starts retreating. He could fire at him. One more shot. Still... it wouldn't do much at this point. Not to mention, that Magnus is badly hurt. "We will see, Galvatron. We will see," and as he says the words, he does go to one knee, holding one hand towards his chest. Sparks fly again. He grunts softly and slowly, stands up. The Autobot Sub-Commander staggers forward once and then keeps himself straight. Another grunt. His optics flicker. He looks over the battlefield and does the equivalent of taking a deep breath.

From several hundred metres in the air, Sterling is able to evade the feeble attempts of the one she had felled only shortly prior, but another Autobot, as per their cowardly actions is able to remove the last of her armour with long-range weapons, and she begins to plummit, crashing hard into the surface of Cybertron, broken, unconscious, and unmoving.

White Su-35 XS blasts out of the area, with a small controlled trail of smoke behind.

Hardhat helps his comrades into the mobile base, then enters himself, despite his injuries. Hardhat has left. Hardhat enters the base.

Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup transforms again, helping Hardhat with the others quietly, ignoring the smell of sewege coming from his frame. Finally, he steps in as well, looking around at everyone.

Hardstrike goes home. Hardstrike has left. Autobot Standard Troops #5185 march behind Hardstrike. Autobot Standard Troops #5185 has left.

Countdown has reconnected.

Hack takes Avatar's Body.

Galvatron floats up into the sky and out of sight.

Countdown goes to /his/ mobile base and smirks. "What a day, I let a Con live, but Defcon had to... and I gaussed Galvatron..."

Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup has left. Midnight Blue Silverado Pickup enters the base.

White Su-35 XS rises upward to the Sky above New Cybertron Highway &lt;Far West&gt;. White Su-35 XS has left.

Overload pulls out a medical scanner and runs a check on Sterling.

Defcon watches the 'Cons flee, with the exception of more than a few who have to be carried off. He smirks, darkly, before pacing off towards the other 'Bots, holstering his electron bolter as he approaches.

Countdown salutes Magnus, "You think we won?" He smiles.

Sterling has left. Hack takes Sterling. Hack moves west to the Magnaron East. Hack has left. Cyberlion &lt;Razorclaw&gt; moves west to the Magnaron East. Cyberlion &lt;Razorclaw&gt; has left.

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