2033 Olympics: Soccer Match



The Swordfish - Coliseum

This massive, circular room serves as the central arena for the Swordfish, allowing it to host numerous games and events. Like the rest of the ship, this area is made of a white substance that /looks/ more like stone than metal, although whatever it is, it seems to serve well enough to hold the ship together. The richly carved stadium is lined with row upon row of standard seating, with several more luxurious balconies for the wealthier passengers. The stadium floor is sunken, and can be flooded for naval battles, or re-arranged to serve other purposes. Frequently, pit traps, nets, trip-wires and lasers provide additional challenge to any warriors or racers in the competition area below.

Contents:

Cyclonus

Bluestreak

Bell UH-1 Iroquois 

Nosecone

Grapple

Boomslang

First Aid

Interstellar Battleship 

Redshift

Sideswipe

Buzzsaw

Amber MacKenzie [Hidden]

Soccer Field 

Obvious exits:

Starboard Arch  leads to The Swordfish - Casino.

Port Arch  leads to The Swordfish - Medical.

Gallery  leads to The Swordfish - Gallery.

Airlock  leads to Earth Orbit.

 Control Room leads to The Swordfish - Control Room.

 Outside to the Space Arena leads to The Swordfish - Space Arena.

This room is a shuttle room. You can type '+destinations' to take an auxillary shuttle from here.

 Bonecrusher says, "One more victory for the CONSTRUCTICONS, yeeeeah!"

Needlenose is sitting on the pitch, chatting with Sunbeam and Zigzag, "Uh, no it isn't cheating if the three of us join. Technically we're just one Decepticon. It's in the rules, dude."

 Cyclonus says, "Well done, Bonecrusher!"

Laserbeak has arrived.

 Carnivac says, "Did you bust his face in good?"

 Bonecrusher says, "Oh I beat him up, and then I BEAT HIM UP MORE!"

 Carnivac says, "Shame it wasn't an Autobot."

 Cyclonus says, "Alas, your victory was against another Decepticon."

Blades leaves Bot and Tackle.

<Decepticon> Carnivac says, "But still"

Blades has left.

<Decepticon> Carnivac says, "Score one for oooold school"

Contrail has arrived.

Contrail vanishes out of reality.

Contrail has left.

Contrail has arrived.

<Decepticon> Bonecrusher says, "Throw 'em out of the metaphorical Asterotrain with the rest of the trash!"

Contrail has signed up for Proud Warriors of Glory.

<Decepticon> Cyclonus, fearing Galvatron could be listening, says, "Er... perhaps not the best metaphor..."

<Decepticon> Carnivac on the other hand is snickering all the same

Laserbeak regards the soccer match. His eyes gleam. There'll be plenty of targetting info to acquire, to feed his team proper intel. All the time, he'd be up in the rafters, ensuring victory. Serves the Bots right for always shooting at him

Amber MacKenzie is sitting in the section for human sized aliens, chatting with friends, far away from the Evil Decepticons. You're right, she doesn't trust them as far as she can throw Trypticon! Soccer is less boring than combat, so she doesn't take the opportunity to check out the casino. That, and she doesn't like throwing money away. Checking her camcorder, she sees that it has plenty of power and media to record for another 24 hours.

Cyclonus suddenly swoops in, landing at the edge of the soccer field! "I am here to do battle, Autobots, but I fear that you lack 'game!' Or do you have the chassis required to face us on the field?"

Grapple has wandered back in to the stands and waiting crowds after being pulled off. Somehow, in the span of a few short minutes, his garishly overly-decorated energon-filled mug has found itself with a similarly brightly colored bendy straw, mini umbrella, and what looks like a soccer-themed stretchy band is around the architect's wrist. Does he even know how this game is played?

Laserbeak has signed up for Proud Warriors of Glory.

Nosecone is eager to play and waits for others to join. "Hm, I wonder," he says, "Where are Scattershot and Lightspeed?"

Bonecrusher has left.

F-35B Lightning II <Contrail> can be seen reading a manual on soccer, her nose down in its electronic pages, her hands up near her face to hold it up there. She mutters to herself, "This game is shockingly lacking in death. Why are we ever doing this?"

In a transformation that is harder than it looks, Contrail rises up into robot mode.

Needlenose looks over to Cyclonus, "Hey, boss man! Who's being goalie for our team?" Sunbeam idly smokes a blunt while Zigzag crosses his arms and glares all evil-like at the Autobots. Especially Nosecone.

Grapple has signed up for Bot and Tackle.

Sideswipe walks in next to several other Autobots. He grins, proud to be the team captain this year. He looks around and looks for his teammates.

Grapple gets into net for Bot and Tackle.

Cyclonus regards Needlenose with a raised brow. "Hm. Who SHOULD be goalie? It would have to be either someone fast enough to intercept a kick, or someone so bulky and large that they can block the ball simply by standing there.... hm..." He doesn't want to be goalie because he has visions of scoring three times dancing in his head.

"Or someone who has three dudes and not just one!" Needlenose calls out. He jogs into net along with his Targetmaster partners.

Needlenose gets into net for Proud Warriors of Glory.

Soccer Field <SF>

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Bot and Tackle: 0              Proud Warriors of Glory: 0

Round: 1

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Sideswipe

Bluestreak

Nosecone

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Laserbeak

Cyclonus

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Laserbeak glares too! He glares from way up high atop the field itself. The fact that his name shows up on the Decepticon team does not go unnoticed. The field must've had some sort of sensor that detected and identified skulking vultures. Of all the...luck. He shifts from side to side from his perch. This is worrysome. What to do...what to do?

ROLL: Sideswipe rolled a 56

ROLL: Cyclonus rolled a 19

Wait, what just happened? One minute, Grapple was in the stands, slurping energon, feeling juuuust a bit tipsy. After all, there was a truce and games and celebration; why not join the festivities? Next thing he knew, he was on the field. As goalie, for some reason. And why was there a plush soccer ball tied to his crane hook?

Contrail watches as Needlenose eagerly volunteers for goalie, and then she looks to her PROUD WARRIOR CAPTAIN, Cyclonus. She asks,

Contrail watches as Needlenose eagerly volunteers for goalie, and then she looks to her PROUD WARRIOR CAPTAIN, Cyclonus. She asks, "So, strategy, my lord?"

Laserbeak resigns himself to the field. "Playing" from the rafters would be most amusing, and impossible to do...unless you were a highly advanced infiltrator like he was. Nevertheless, since it was technically nonviolent, this may...no, this won't be fun at all. Look at them, they're huge! Laserbeak already starts to edge backwards...

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Cyclonus is surprised. It seems so obvious, now! Three are better than one, right? As to strategy, he says, "We shall stride forth, run the Autobots down, and then WE WILL SCORE!" He pumps a fist into the air. "...you and I are on offense. Laserbeak, there you are..." He notices how the buzzard seems reluctant. "You're on defense! Use your superior speed to intercept the Autobots!"

Wreck-Gar has arrived.

Sideswipe realized his goalie...Sunstreaker...disappeared and saw Grapple up in the stands just before they got started, went up, yanked him out of his seat and drug him down to the field, putting him in front of the net. "You're my goalie now. Block any ball that comes your way. Got it?" With that, he gives the Bot a slap to the chest to 'wake' him up from his 'buzz' and then heads out to the field to get Bluestreak and Nosecone huddled with him. "Ok gang. Lets have fun but lets beat their afts..." He works out a quick strategy with the others as the referee comes up with the ball and hands it to him just after they won the coin toss. He grins and moves to the field to position himself.

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Alright guys, as soon as any Autobot touches you I want you to flop around on the ground as if a sniper took you out."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "See if we can get them to rack up some penalties."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Understood."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "If I had known, I would have brought my fake energon capsules. Oh well."

<Decepticon> Laserbeak 's eyes flash as he ruffles. He must find this idea amusing.

Sideswipe takes the kickoff, grabbing control of the ball.

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Mmmh, yes, and when you tackle them, try to hurt them as hard as you can!"

Scattershot has arrived.

Nosecone is ready and poised on the field, starting briskly trotting when Sideswipe gets the ball, heading into the other zone! "All right!"

Nosecone moves to Zone 2.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "We're getting closer to kick off, less than ten minutes to go now, as the atmosphere just rartchets itself up."

Bluestreak has no idea how this game of 'soccer' worked. He seen it on the sports channels on Earth, and it seemed fun- which is why he is in the game now. But, at this moment, he is not so sure anymore. Nonetheless, he wasn't going to strand his teammates in the middle of the game. He nods at what Sideswipe says and gets into position

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Getting ready for the opening ceremony. As you'll remember, in qualification, Proud Warriors of Glory needed penalty kicks. A brilliant strike by Cyclonus won them qualification against the Neutrals Yarn People of Nylar 4."

Bluestreak moves to Zone 2.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 2 has begun.

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Laserbeak is happy to stay put. Less Bots on his side...and there's Nosecone. So much for Laserbeak's safety, still there's only one of them currently. He's outnumbered badly, and that's one of his favorite games. The Numbers game. And now Bluestreak showed up..... Sighing to himself, his wings ruffling as if annoyed, his eyes gleam as he analyzes the soccer ball. He instinctively starts analyzing the entire process for Cyclonus to take advantage of. Granted the data received may not be totally useful, but if Cyclonus wanted to hit a Bot in the face, its good for that too.

Needlenose gets in the middle of the net. "Sunbeam, you take the right side--no, /the right side/. Zigzag, you're on left. Heh heh, we'll see if those Auto-wieners can score past THREE goaltenders." Sunbeam leans against the right goalpost, not paying attention. Zigzag however crouches down when Sideswipe takes the ball. He's at least ready for some goaltending. "Hey!" Zigzag shouts, "Hey! Bluestreak and Technowhoever is coming in. Murderize them!"

Announcement: Redshift shouts, "Turn on +KNUJ for the IC play-by-play for the first ever 2k5 Olympic soccer!"

Contrail thumps her fist against her chest in a salute and crows, "Thy will be done, my lord! For the Empire!" She's on offense? She can do that! Contrail is very offensive. One might even call her aggressive-aggressive. Stuffing her soccer manual into her cockpit, she charges off into zone 2 to get all up in some Autobot's grill.

Contrail moves to Zone 1.

Cyclonus rushes off to advance to the other side of the field! "DECEPTICONS, AAAATAAAAAACK!" he cries, charging off onto the side of the field at Sideswipe! He storms after Sideswipe, fist outstretched! "NOOOO MEEERRRCCCCYYYYYY!!!"

Cyclonus moves to Zone 1.

<Decepticon> Laserbeak squawks with approval as Cyclonus intends to ruin the game immediately.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Laserbeak, tackle either Nosecone or Bluestreak! Show them the dark side of bird perching!"

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 3 has begun.

Scattershot vanishes out of reality.

Scattershot has left.

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Misfire has left.

In his slightly inebriated state, Grapple can just baaarely see the other side of the field. It was kind of blurry, really, past a certain point. But he DOES almost-kind-of-sort-of see.. Three figures by the opposite post? Was that right? .. That couldn't be right. How much had he drank? He looks about for any incoming players, balls, or combination therof.

Sideswipe sees the Cons coming towards them and hears Cyclonus's cry as he's being charged at. Laughing, he shouts at Bluestreak, "CATCH!" and drops the ball and gives it a kick towards his teammate. Once the ball is clear of his foot, he's moving to block Cyclonus from going any farther. "HEY Cyclonus! Thought that hole in your back would be whistling as you ran...LOOOOOSSSSER!"

Sideswipe passes the ball to Bluestreak.

Nosecone doesn't always move very fast, but right now he's moving fast enough, trying to get into position in case he can score a goal! He doesn't draw too much attention to himself, however, because he doesn't want the con team to think he's a threat.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "What a cascade of current. And we're off . . . Sideswipe . . . Bluestreak with the ball now. Oh, my, that might have been hand ball by Laserbeak. The referee didn't see it."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Eeee, Laserbeak, save me!"

Bluestreak notices Cyclonus rushing for Sideswipe. "Hey Sides! Pass the ball over here!" He calls out, hoping that Sides hears that he is open! It appears he did since he passed the ball the gunners way, he takes the ball and kicks it over to Nosecone, since he saw that he was closer to the goal than he was.

Bluestreak passes the ball to Nosecone.

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Why, that impudent wretch! Contrail, pursue the ball, I shall deal with him!"

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "As you command, my lord!"

Nosecone has the ball passed to him! He gleefully heads for the goal, attempting to shoot it. "Here I go!" he exclaims, hoping to find the five-hole or whatever it is they call it soccer.

Soccer Field <SF>

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Bot and Tackle: 0              Proud Warriors of Glory: 0

Round: 3

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Sideswipe

Cyclonus

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Laserbeak

Bluestreak

Nosecone                      <==== BALL

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Nosecone shoots on goal! One untackled defender available: Laserbeak.

Needlenose makes the save! The ball transforms into robot mode, "Ok, that? That was a nice save."

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Nosecone. The Technobot being a surprise start." The crowd can be heard chanting, "Sidey, Sidey-Swipe, Sidey, Sidey-swipe, Sidey, Sidey-Swipe, Sidey-Swipe the Warrior."

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 4 has begun.

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<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Ah ha ha ha ha! Contrail, get open!"

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Nosecone puts it into the box, and Needlenose makes the save!"

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "We have a little more attacking flair."

Laserbeak chirrups to himself as he sees himself outnumbered. Soccer rules state no hands were to be used in the sport. He had no hands. He does have arms though. His autocannons cycle in some concussion grade rounds. The two cannons shift from Bluestreak to Nosecone as the coveted ball is passed. He opens fire, blatantly cheating and his only regret is that it doesn't hurt the Bot team more than simple stinging. The ball goes flying. His targetting array changes to it. Nevermind, Needlenose blocked the shot. He shoots Nosecone anyway.

Laserbeak tackles Nosecone!

Cyclonus charges at Sideswipe, furious! "How dare you mock your betters, Sideswipe? And worry not about the holes in me, but the holes I will put in YOU!" And he lunges at the surly Autobot, trying to press his face into the dirt!

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Nice save! ...er, sure!"

Cyclonus tackles Sideswipe!

Needlenose's optics narrow as he stares across the field at his opposite number. "Look at him over there," he comments to Zigzag. "All /orange/ and stuff. Thinks he's such hot stuff. Hey! Grapplebees! You're nothing but a cheap Inferno redeco! Yo Creation Factory painted ya funny! I hear your joints are so loose the Blue Femme was like DAAAAYAAAM! Is it true that y- HOLY CRAP THE BALL IS COMING RIGHT FOR US!"

Needlenose suddenly shifts away from mocking Grapple, having been not paying attention. Nosecone lets the ball rip for the five-hole, but let it never be said that Decepticons let anything between their legs that they don't want. He shuts the doors just in the nick of time, catching the ball between his knees. "You know it, soccer ball dude," Needlenose replies before booting the ball the whole length of the field... hopefully to Contrail!

Needlenose passes the ball to Contrail.

Contrail has orders to pursue the ball, orders that she intends to take very seriously. She starts off running towards zone 1. However, before she can reach the ball, Nosecone shoot, and his NOSE NEMESIS, Needlenose, blocks the shot. So now Contrail needs to get open instead. She puts his hands down on her knees, crouching slightly as she watches for where the ball will go when Needlenose boots the ball. Now, Needlenose's pass is absolutely flawless. Contrail sheds one windshield wiper tear at the utter beauty of it. Then she tries to shoot the ball past Grapple, rather savagely.

Contrail shoots on goal! Zero untackled defenders available: <None>.

Contrail scores! The ball shrugs at Grapple.

All players have been untackled and reset to their starting positions.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Decepticons. I believe we have stolen the power of TEAMWORK from the Autobots."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "...that was to be my shot! Bah."

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Cyclonus slides in for a late tackle. Oh my, that's a red card that is. But, Incredulously, the ref waves play on. It's been a lively start from the visitors. Contrail with the ball, my word, oh my Contrail, the Proud Warriors have the crucial away goal. This should open things up a bit. You know, it was just what this game needed."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Awesome. With the power of friendship AND douchebaggery on our side, we shall be unstoppable."

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<Decepticon> Laserbeak says, "Squawkk!"

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Indeed, Laserbeak."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Oh, but without your superb tackle, my lord, I could not have made that shot, so consider it your shot, as well."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Hm. A fair point, Contrail. Yes, you would have been overmatched if not for me."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Indeed, my lord."

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "And my great save and the beakinator's defensive skills."

Sideswipe takes the kickoff, grabbing control of the ball.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar remains quiet as the Autobot supporters chant, "Que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, it's not frakking Wembley, que sera sera."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "And my great save and the beakinator's defensive skills."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus is less enthusiastic. "You did your *duty.*"

You send a radio message to Wreck-Gar: *calls into the radio station*

Grapple frowns very sternly at the opposite side of the field. He was't even sure how they managed to yell that loud, over the crowd and players. Yet, he still could hear them. Such a frowny face. But then..! From the corner of his vision, INCOMING! Ball incoming! A moment of panic and, then -- and it's out of reflex, really! He would swear it! -- he ducks. The ball flies right over his head. Whoops.

Bluestreak knows they need to restrategize and fast. Moving to take the offensive again, he moves himself back into to the other zone so he can quickly take the ball if he needed to. Or tackle a Con down- either one works.

Bluestreak moves to Zone 2.

Nosecone gets out of the defending zone so that he can try again! Stupid targetmasters, "I don't think that should be legal, three goalies in net," he muses.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "It's all Proud Warriors at the moment. Bot and Tackle will have to raise their game if they want to pull one back."

Sideswipe snarled at Cyclonus and under the cover of the 'tackle' while his face was being attempted to being shoved in the dirt, Sideswipe thrust his elbow backwards at the Con and rolled, getting him off just in time to see the ball go flying past Grapple and into the net. When he gets up he gives a quick kick towards Cyclonus as he moves towards the center of the field. "Grapple! You're supposed to STOP the ball from going into the net!" he hollers, not not accusingly. He just wants to make sure he's 'clear' on the rules. He's handed the ball and sighs as the whistle blows and grins as he sees Bluestreak moving towards the Con's zone. But this time he points to Nosecone, "NOSE! Heads up!" and drop kicks the ball towards him.

Nosecone moves to Zone 2.

Sideswipe tries to pass to Nosecone, but the pass goes awry! The ball hmms, "No, I'd really rather Proud Warriors of Glory win." The ball then suddenly changes course!

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Grapple.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "...Needlenose, did you hack the ball?"

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Sideswipe's pass goes awry, but is deftly picked up by the Bot and Tackle keeper."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Well I didn't... /not/ hack the ball."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Splendid. Proceed."

Grapple passes the ball to Sideswipe.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 6 has begun.

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Needlenose cheers and high fives Sunbeam after Contrail's glorious goal. "That's one assist for me already." Once the play resumes, he gets back into the things, snickering as the ball decides to dick around and waste everybody's time. End result, though, is that Sideswipe has it again. Not good.

Laserbeak finds himself taking flight, low to the arena. For no reason at all, other than to be a nuisance. He continues his strafing on Nosecone. There was not tactical advantage to it, but it was fun to watch him scamper. That's it, Autobot. Scamper around, dodge the explosive 8.02 mm carbonium jacketed shells...

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Bot and Tackle have scored in all of their home games this year. Bot and Tackle are pushing everyone up now, safe Sideswipe and the keeper."

Laserbeak tackles Nosecone!

Contrail punches a fist into the air and roars, "The Empire prevails!" Hah, take that Grapple! You and your plush soccer ball! She has to think fast to mollify Cyclonus, though. She rubs her chin as the ball declares that it would rather the PROUD WARRIORS OF GLORY win. Did one of the Decepticons hack the ball? It's cool with her if they did; she's just curious. At any rate, Contrail hangs back in zone 2 as defense, since there is an awful lot of red on her side of the field right now and Laserbeak might need some help with tackling Autobots, such as Bluestreak.

Contrail tackles Bluestreak!

Cyclonus had been satisfied at tackling Sideswipe, and grins in approval as the ball sinks into the net! He hustles back to his side of the field for the kickoff, but afterwards, is almost immediately charging back to the other side!!! "FOORRRRR GALVATRON!" he cries.

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First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 7 has begun.

Cyclonus moves to Zone 1.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Laserbeak closely marks Nosecone, using speed and guile to stifle the much larger Autobot. Bluestreak tries to break free, but Contrail's having none of that."

Soccer Field <SF>

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Bot and Tackle: 0              Proud Warriors of Glory: 1

Round: 7

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Sideswipe                     <==== BALL

Cyclonus

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Laserbeak

Bluestreak

Nosecone

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Nosecone falls flat on his face! The last time the bird shot him, he barely noticed, but now he notices. "Ow," he says, "That wasn't nice!" Not that Decepticons are nice anyway, but this is the Olympics. "What is this game coming to?" he wonders, as he tries to tackle the annoying bird!

Nosecone tries to tackle Laserbeak but he escapes.

Grapple slumps a little from sheer embarrassment; Sideswipe's yell and the mocking jeers from the Decepticons only harden his slightly-drunken resolve to be better at blocking incoming projectiles. Even the plush-tied-by-a-string on his crane hook seems to deflate a little. Well! Nothing else to do but be.. Better. At standing there. ... Yeah. Eyes to the action!

Laserbeak's rank/title is 1/Water-Boarder. Division: Intelligence.

Sideswipe facepalmed as he saw the ball he'd meant for Nosecone go awry and go back to Grapple....who threw it back to him. He watched as the Cons shuffled around and tackle his team. As they get up and try to turn the table, he looks for an opening. He saw Blue get up from the tackle and yelled, "BLUE! CATCH!" and kicked the ball, praying this time it got to the intended target.

Sideswipe passes the ball to Bluestreak.

Bluestreak gets tackled by Contrail, but he knows he is not out of the zone yet. Standing, he decides that the best course of action was to tackle the one who tackled him, until he heard Sides yell to him. Seeing the ball come his way, he catches it once more and decides that he has to try and make a goal, so he kicked the ball in the direction of the goal and tried to make a shot.

Bluestreak shoots on goal! Two untackled defenders available: Laserbeak and Contrail.

Bluestreak scores! The ball transforms into robot mode and steps out of the net, "I knew you could do it, Bluestreak!"

All players have been untackled and reset to their starting positions.

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<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Sideswipe, now for Bluestreak, far side, now he is quick, into the box, still Bluestreak, a step over, and top corner. We're all level at one a piece."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Blast! Laserbeak, you will kick off. Contrail and I will get into position."

Needlenose gives a sly grin towards Grapple, who may or may not be able to see it from across the field. "Looks like ol' Grapplebees can't make a save to save his own team," he sneers. "If you ask me, Grapplebees is just a- HOLY CRAP THE BALL IS COMING RIGHT FOR US!" This time, however, Needlenose's inattention costs him, and the ball sails to his right, bounces off Sunbeam's head, and swishes into the net. Sunbeam picks himself up off the turf and lights up again, apparently accepting what happened as just the way destiny is.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "As ordered, sir!"

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar remains quiet as the Autobot supporters chant, "It's all your fault, it's all your fault" and point at the Proud Warrior goalie.

You send a radio message to Wreck-Gar: *phones into the radio station again!*

Dust Devil has arrived.

Laserbeak 's autocannons shoot at the ball, attempting to block. Aside from hitting Needlenose, he failed to accomplish that task. With a frustrated Squawk, he swoops down, taking the heavy, metal ball in his talons. He gains some altitude as he realizes now everyone is probably going to be tackling him, or shooting at him or something and this was a really really bad idea. He tenatively considers just dropping the thing and getting out of here. A glare from Cyclonus forces his resolve to stay up...for now.

Laserbeak takes the kickoff, grabbing control of the ball.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "This is unorthodox, but we have Needlenose on teh line."

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "This is strange, as this isn't a call-in show."

<KNUJ> Sit-Com says, "Nyeah, what does he want?"

Contrail just cannot keep up with the BLAZING JUSTICE of Blustreak's shot, there. She has new orders, however, and those orders are to run across the field again. Contrail turns into a car vroom across the field, because that is easier than running.

<KNUJ> Needlenose says, "Hi Wreck-Gar, thanks for having me. First time caller, long time listener. I just want to say that the Autobots are all dirty cheaters, and like the ref needs to open his optics and DQ them for being such cheaters."

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Hello Needlenose, you're on KNUJ."

Turning into a police car, Contrail fights crime! Wait, that's not right. Contrail causes crime.

Contrail moves to Zone 1.

Cyclonus looked about ready to tackle Sideswipe again when the horn sounded, signifying an Autobot goal! "Oh, rubbish..." he grumps stomping back to his side of the field. Then, at the kickoff, he again runs off for the Autobot side, trying to charge across, but at least this time he seems to be trying to watch for the ball.

Cyclonus moves to Zone 1.

Scattershot has arrived.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Well, that's to be expected, ever since cheating units were made mandatory in 2027."

<KNUJ> Laserbeak says, "SQUAAAAWWWWKKK."

<KNUJ> Needlenose says, "Also, free Tibet, woo yeah!"

<KNUJ> Sit-Com says, "Nuke China. It's the only way it's going to happen."

Laserbeak wants this lasermagnet away from him. He divebombs it towards Cyclonus, and wishes him good speed.

Laserbeak tries to pass to Cyclonus, but the pass goes awry! The ball hmms, "No, I'd really rather Bot and Tackle win." The ball then suddenly changes course!

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Needlenose.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "You totally hacked the ball."

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "But I have to agree that the referee is having a shocking game. The referee, Flintheart Glomgold, hails from Scotland, and I've been told that he is the richest Duck in the world."

Needlenose stares as the ball wanders on up to him. "Uh, dude? The other end is /that/ way if you want us to win. Seriously, dude, hop to it."

Needlenose passes the ball to Contrail.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 9 has begun.

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Round: 9

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Sideswipe

Bluestreak

Nosecone

Cyclonus

Contrail                      <==== BALL

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Laserbeak

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "The Proud Warriors regain control, on to Contrail . . ."

Grapple releases a breath; well, we scored a goal. That's something! Now we're tied, so, perhaps, his earlier mishap could be forgiven and forgotten. After all, now he isn't the only goalie to let the shot fly in! He gives a slightly petulant grin to the goalie(s) on the other end of the field.

Nosecone doesn't forget he owes the beakster double, so he goes after Laserbeak again, just to make sure he can't score. But first he has to get in the zone! So he gets in the Zone.

Nosecone moves to Zone 2.

Amber MacKenzie has left.

Sideswipe watched as the ball landed in Bluestreaks outstretched hands and then kicked it into the net. SCORE! He pumped his fists into the air. "YES!" Then he was jogging back to the line and setting up, this time the Cons with the ball. He watched as Laserbeak tried to pass it on but flubbed it like he had earlier. With a snicker, he watched as Needlenose passed the ball to Contrail and his eyes lit up. She was in lambo form....oooo baby! And with that he took a few running steps and attempted to tackle her. "HEY BABE! You never called me after that time in Belgium. And here I thought we'd 'HIT' it off!"

Sideswipe tackles Contrail!

The ball sees Sideswipe coming, "Kay, it's bout time I was somewhere else..."

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Contrail.

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Sideswipe and Contrail battling for the ball, and Contrail emerges with it."

Bluestreak feels elated at having made a goal for the team. After a brief moment of celebration, of which he whooped and does a fistpump in the air, he goes back to focusing on the game, of which the scores are even once more. He watches as Contrail transforms- wait, he didn't know that transforming was okay in this game. Transforming himself, he zooms off after Contrail, but seeing that Sides was going after her, pulls a feint and goes after Cyclonus instead.

Bluestreak transforms into his Datsun 240z <Bluestreak> mode.

Bluestreak tackles Cyclonus!

Datsun 240z <Bluestreak> feels elated at having made a goal for the team. After a brief moment of celebration, of which he whooped and does a fistpump in the air, he goes back to focusing on the game, of which the scores are even once more. He watches as Contrail transforms- wait, he didn't know that transforming was okay in this game. Transforming himself, he zooms off after Contrail, but seeing that Sides was going after her, pulls a feint and goes after Cyclonus instead.

Or was, until he sees that the ball that was knocked out of Contrail's... how did Contrail catch that in car form? No time for questions, back to his original target

Bluestreak tackles Contrail!

The ball transforms into robot mode. The ball stands at attention, proclaiming in its squeaky voice, "Robo-Soccer is brought to you by the fine folks at Powell Motorworks. Powell Motorworks: Definitely Not Evil!" The ball then sprints away.

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Laserbeak.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 10 has begun.

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Contrail

Oh, Italy. Police Lamborghini Gallardos? Really? Really. It's a Lamborghini Gallardo kitted out in light blue, with crisp white accents and 'Polizia' written on the doors. A blue flasherbar sits up top. The trunk /should/ be filled with a first-response medical platform and refrigerated box for high-speed organ transport, but this one seems to have an articulated robotic inside with a hose and refueling nozzle inside instead. Might want to keep it away from open flame. Panels along the sides allow boost rockets to pop out for extra speed or vacuum maneuvering. Different panels allow machine-guns to pop out, capable of tracking multiple targets. The underside of the car seems to have been waterproofed for crossing bodies of water.

Carrying:

Motorball

<KNUJ> Wreck-Gar says, "Laserbeak now with the ball, demonstrating some impressive dribbling."

Needlenose claps as Contrail takes a big hit from Sideswipe and /still/ emerges with the ball. "Nice work, Contrail! Now get into pos-oh... oh, wow... geez... Contrail! Babe! Are you alright?" Luckily, the ball saunters on over to Laserbeak. Who has no feet. "nnnnnnn..." Needlenose gets ready to defend, gesturing to his two Targetmaster partners to do the same.

Not this thing again! Laserbeak really didn't want the ball. He was having a lot more fun just shooting at bots, and the best part was no retaliation! Aside from that half-welded tackle Nosecone tried. Still...he had speed and targetting. His optics sight a bit better of a trajectory to lob the ball to Cyclonus. Laserbeak noted in his memorybanks that this is sort of fun, and scheduled a few test runs with demolitions for possible dive bombs....it'd be good sabotage work too. Yes it was decided. What, what was he doing?

Laserbeak tries to pass to Cyclonus, but the pass goes awry! The ball hmms, "No, I'd really rather Bot and Tackle win." The ball then suddenly changes course!

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Grapple.

<Pose Tracker> Wreck-Gar's posed.

<Pose Tracker> Contrail's pose:

Lamborghini Gallardo <Contrail>, despite being a car, manages to catch the ball with one of her front tyres. Flicking her headlights down, she says simply, "Sweet." She rises up and transforms back into a robot, because kicking the ball with a bumper would be kind of inane. No sooner has she transformed than Sideswipe sacks her down into the field. Despite the damage to her warranty and her paint, she wriggles out from under the other supercar, and she snarls, "You Autobot fool! The only number you'll get is you in a /number/ of pieces. Preferably /plenty/." She chases after the ball and regains it, only to be sacked again by Bluestreak, who drives over her. The ball goes running free and ends up back with Laserbeak. Contrail extricates herself from what is turning into a three car pile up and calls out weakly, "I'm okay, Needlenose! Though if you have a spare can of wax, I won't say 'no'..." Lacking anything better to do with her life, she runs back to defense.

In a transformation that is harder than it looks, Contrail rises up into robot mode.

Contrail moves to Zone 2.

Cyclonus glares as the ball deviates course towards Contrail! Then is knocked out of her hands and runs back to Contrail! He seeeeethes at this. "Blast you, traitor ball, it is I, Cyclonus, whom you should serve! GET OVER HERE!" He watches the ball get propelled towards him... and then abruptly jerks away towards Grapple! "ARRRRGH!" he cries, and he's so furious that he runs up to Bluestreak and tries to kick him offsides!

Cyclonus tackles Bluestreak!

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 11 has begun.

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At the ball's proclamation and change in course, Grapple actually perks up a little bit. He actually looks.. Smug? .. How drunk IS he? Nevertheless, he beams before sending the ball towards.. Sideswipe. Because Sideswipe seems to know what he's doing. More than he does, at any rate.

Grapple tries to pass to Sideswipe, but the pass goes awry! The ball changes course in mid-flight!

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Bluestreak.

Datsun 240z <Bluestreak> transforms back, having gotten even with Contrail. He stood ready to defend again when he sees Grapple try to kick the ball to Sideswipe. He thought that the lambo would catch the ball for sure, but for some reason it slips past. Running to it, he grabs the ball before the other team can get it, and then he kicks it over to Nosecone.

Datsun 240z <Bluestreak> transforms into his Bluestreak mode.

Bluestreak passes the ball to Nosecone.

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Round: 11

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Sideswipe

Bluestreak

Cyclonus

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Laserbeak

Nosecone                      <==== BALL

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Sideswipe laughs as he watches the Cons go all over the field after the ball, only to have the ball suddenly go to Grapple of all Bots! This puts a BIG smile on his face as he sees the ball passed in his direction...but then it goes awry and heads towards Bluestreak. He blinks but keeps running down the field as he sees Bluestreak field it Nosecone. Now he has to offer Nosecone some backup....so he kicks it into high speed.

Sideswipe moves to Zone 2.

Nosecone waits for Sideswipe to enter the zone, and then he zigzags his way to the goal area. He looks this way and that, looking for an opening, praying to Primus the ball doesn't turn traitor, and SHOOTS!

Nosecone shoots on goal! Two untackled defenders available: Laserbeak and Contrail.

Needlenose makes the save! The ball transforms into robot mode, "Ok, that? That was a nice save."

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 12 has begun.

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Bot and Tackle: 1              Proud Warriors of Glory: 1

Round: 12

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Bluestreak

Cyclonus

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Sideswipe

Laserbeak

Nosecone

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose                     <==== BALL

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<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Get ready, boss man!"

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "I am ever ready FOR VICTORY!"

Needlenose snorts as the ball changes its mind on who it wants to win. "Figures the guy with no feet can't pass to save his life." Upon hearing Contrail's shouts, Sunbeam takes action. He catches a can of Enker brand wax, tossed by Needlenose, and jogs on over into the middle of the field. He uses this on his own car when cruising to pick up chicks. Sunbeam finally reaches the Lamborghini and whistles, "You have good taste in alt modes, Contrail. I like the light bar. Think we could go for a ride sometime?" He hands over the wax.

Meanwhile, Needlenose's optics widen as the Bot and Tacklers FINALLY get the ball into the offensive zone by way of Nosecone, "HOLY CRAP THE BALL- wait no, I'm actually ready this time. Zigzag, get into position, man!" the pair crouch down into a defensive stance. As the ball comes slamming in towards the net, both Needlenose and Zigzag lunge for it...

Time slows down... both Decepticons are in mid-air, outstretched, arms reaching for the ball... until they both collide, Zigzag gets creamed by Needlenose, and Needlenose lands perfectly. "Booyeah!" He spikes the ball, unmindful of the crumpled heap that is Zigzag. Catching it again, he drop kicks it the length of the field. "Get ready, boss man!"

Needlenose tries to pass to Cyclonus, but the pass goes awry! The ball hmms, "No, I'd really rather Bot and Tackle win." The ball then suddenly changes course!

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Grapple.

You say, "OH COME ON!"

Laserbeak frowns mentally, that ball must have some sort of field about it that prohibits advanced scanning techniques. Undeterred at the moment, he takes some more potshots at Nosecone. With him distracted at least, he won't be able to block the inevitable pass. Again the ground sparks with explosive shells as he swoops down towards Nosecone. Not close enough to get hit in retribution, of course, but....oh fracking hell, Needlenose, learn how to throw. Meh, again he picks on Nosecone.

Laserbeak tackles Nosecone!

Contrail transforms again and starts to drive back to zone 1 to perhaps provide Cyclonus with some assistance in his quest to destroy the Autobots score a goal, but then she sees that Grapple has the ball again, so she stays put in zone 2, and she tries to run over Sideswipe for good measure.

Flipping into a modified F-35B Lightning II, the sky is not the limit.

Turning into a police car, Contrail fights crime! Wait, that's not right. Contrail causes crime.

Contrail tries to tackle Sideswipe but he escapes.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Foul! Sideswipe is covered in GREASE!"

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "I vote you shoot him in the head."

Cyclonus jumps up as the bail towards him, intending on batting down with his forehead... but instead it veers away yet again for Grapple! "ARRRRAAAAAAARRRRRRrrrrrrRRRRAAAAAAARRRRRRGHHHAAAAAAAAAGRAAAAAAAA" he screams, running to Bluestreak to scoop him up and throw him through the air.

Cyclonus tackles Bluestreak!

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 13 has begun.

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Grapple has the ball.. Again? Did this ball like him or something? An amused look is given down to the ball in question before looking around for someone to pass it to. Again, the best move seems to be.. Sideswipe. Little soccer ball, don't fail us now!

Grapple tries to pass to Sideswipe, but the pass goes awry! The ball's turbo booster overloads, sending it wildly off course!

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Bluestreak.

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Bot and Tackle: 1              Proud Warriors of Glory: 1

Round: 13

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Bluestreak                    <==== BALL

Cyclonus

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Sideswipe

Laserbeak

Nosecone

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Bluestreak gets thrown into the air, like that Peanuts cartoon he once watched. Either way, he does an impressive flip before landing on his back. Even while he ows, he notices the ever tempermental ball come back to Grapple. Noticing that he is the only one in their zone, along with Cyclonus, he looks at Grapple. "Pass me the ball!" He told him, only to see that Grapple tried to pass it to Sideswipe- again! And once more, the ball slips past Sideswipe and boomerangs back to him. "Okay ball.." He then kicks the ball to Sideswipe again, staying in his zone.

Bluestreak tries to pass to Sideswipe, but the pass goes awry! The ball transforms just before being kicked and runs away.

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Laserbeak.

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "This treacherous ball! It's... toying with us!"

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Sir I recommend we bomb the hell out of Powell Motorworks when this is all over."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Unless we win in which case, I dunno, fruit basket or something."

Sideswipe watched as the ball suddenly headed straight for Grapple, who caught it and then was almost doubled over with laughter in the middle of the field when his 'danger sense' went off and realized Contrail was trying to run him over. He dove out of the way and grinned. "Hey babe! I knew you'd miss me eventually!" he snarked back at her. Man he loved tormenting her!

He held up his hands up to catch the ball that Grapple tried to lob at him but it went to Bluestreak but then when Bluestreak tried to pass it to him, he saw Laserbeak nab it. "SCRAP!" he yelled and attempted to tackle the damned bird brain!

Sideswipe tries to tackle Laserbeak but he escapes.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Fruit basket full of bombs."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "I will offer up a bomb personally."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Yes, bombs or fruit, we'll decide that after the match!"

Sideswipe tries to tackle Laserbeak but he escapes.

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First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 14 has begun.

Needlenose falls to his knees and weeps as the ball careens away from Cyclonus. "Stupid ball..." He really wanted another assist, too. But the ball is fickle for the Bots and Tackles too, as it sprints away from one intended receiver after the other. This actually makes Needlenose feel better. Then Laserbeak... well, Needlenose hasn't read the pose yet but somehow the little bird escaped big time trouble, and Needlenose is in awe over it.

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Bot and Tackle: 1              Proud Warriors of Glory: 1

Round: 14

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Bluestreak

Cyclonus

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Sideswipe

Laserbeak                     <==== BALL

Nosecone

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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The squirrelly bird squawks repeatedly as he actually starts flapping, trying to keep everyone off of him. Such a frantic display is one of panic and not tact or skill. He holds the ball in one talon the entire time as Bots start swarming him. It was that nightmare all over again. They came out of the ground, hundreds of them in droves... He rears his leg back, throwing the ball, hoping to be rid of that trouble magnet for good this time.

Laserbeak passes the ball to Cyclonus.

Lamborghini Gallardo <Contrail> drives across the field to maybe offer Cyclonus some support. If the ball goes wild, of course, she might be more useful right where she is...

Contrail moves to Zone 1.

Hardhead has arrived.

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Bot and Tackle: 1              Proud Warriors of Glory: 1

Round: 14

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Bluestreak

Cyclonus                      <==== BALL

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Sideswipe

Laserbeak

Nosecone

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Hardhead has signed up for Bot and Tackle.

Hardhead moves to Zone 2.

Cyclonus screams, shaking a fist down the field at the ball, "You traitorous ball! Come to your master! Obey me! OBEEEYYYY--argh--" The ball bounces off his face, flopping to the ground. "Oh, well, that's actually somewhat surprising. Well, now! It is time for vengeance, Autobots!" He kicks the ball towards the goal, trying to weave around Bluestreak. "Fear me, for I am the embodiment of the wrath of Galvatron, and in this contest we will not show mercy! We will get the gold... NO MATTER WHAT THE COST!"

Then he transforms, blasting away and trying to suck the ball along behind him in his wake! "FOR GAAALLVATRONNNN!" he cries as he flies over the net, the ball flying behind him.

Cyclonus flips forward ninety degrees, limbs folding up and a nosecone snaps down across his head. Wings emerge from his sides and Cyclonus is now in his powerful space fighter mode!

Nosecone leaves Bot and Tackle.

Cyclonus shoots on goal! One untackled defender available: Bluestreak.

Grapple makes the save! The ball is just glad to be out of Cyclonus's control.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 15 has begun.

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Well, that isn't something you see every day. Cyclonus, in space fighter mode, zooming a ball along the field, headed right towards.. Grapple. The architect in question actually pauses, a look of terror on his face, both from 'incoming projectile' and 'HOLY CRAP, CYCLONUS'. It takes all his will to get himself moving, and even then he just.. Raises his arms and sends a prayer. And.. Catches the ball. Miraculously. He stares at it numbly for a moment. When he passes it off, he seems to be in shock.

Grapple passes the ball to Bluestreak.

Suddenly finding himself surrounded by both Cyclonus and Contrail in the zone he is in, Bluestreak looks behind him at Grapple, giving him a look to pass the ball to him. Luckily, the ball does come to him and shooting Sideswipe a glance, he kicks the ball to him, hoping this time that he will catch the ball.

Bluestreak passes the ball to Sideswipe.

There seems to be shuffling behind the Autobot bench as a small Technobot shuffles off the field, tagging a larger green mech who seems to have a scowl on his face. The lumbering Mech starts to make his way into the Decepticon ranks. "So, I have five fouls? Or is this the one with cards?" He shouts back to the bench. Not receiving a straight answer, he makes his way towards the field and begins to calculate to local path of the ball. He charges towards the defending Laserbeak.

Hardhead tries to tackle Laserbeak but he escapes.

Sideswipe grabs the ball as it heads towards him and then drops it and kicks it with all his might towards the goal net of the Cons.....saying a prayer to Primus that it goes in...please go in!

Sideswipe shoots on goal! One untackled defender available: Laserbeak.

Needlenose makes the save! The ball transforms and looks up at Needlenose. "I get part credit for that save."

Needlenose signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 16 has begun.

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Bot and Tackle: 1              Proud Warriors of Glory: 1

Round: 16

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Bluestreak

Cyclonus

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Sideswipe

Laserbeak

Hardhead

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose                     <==== BALL

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Needlenose catches the ball smoothly. He looks at the ball, "Deal!" He looks up, "Cyc, here's another one incoming that isn't going to go awry yo!"

Needlenose passes the ball to Cyclonus.

Lamborghini Gallardo <Contrail> tries to run over Bluestreak in order to set up for Cyclonus's no doubt glorious shooting. Her engine roars hungrily, eager to see Bluestreak with his face ground into the field!

Contrail tackles Bluestreak!

Starfighter <Cyclonus> had surely expected victory, but no! The damn architect made the save at the last moment. Then he realizes that he's in fighter mode! How can you pass to a space fighter!?! Oh, crap, here comes the ball, courtesy of Needlenose! "Must... turn... around..." He hits his air brakes, hard, making a hard loop back towards the field. Fortunately, his turbines provide him with unlimited power so he doesn't stall out. And, as the ball and Cyclonus intersect... he does a barrel roll! Yes, a barrel roll, one of his trying to slap the ball into the goal like in a paddle ball board game. "Stop THIS, Grapple!"

Nosecone is on the sidelines after that nasty hit by Laserbeak. "Go get that goal!" he says to his replacement.

Cyclonus shoots on goal! Zero untackled defenders available: <None>.

Cyclonus scores! The ball cheers, "I got a goal! Or... wait, is that how this works?"

All players have been untackled and reset to their starting positions.

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Wheelie has arrived.

Laserbeak squawks, then flies clear of the entire mess. That was too much excitement for him, even if assaulting Nosecone was a good deal of fun. He shuddered as his ammo switched back to his more deadly rounds, then took himself back up into the rafters. It wasn't fun for the most part, and he was glad it was over. Now he could get back to his own fun. Lurking....

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Brilliant shot, Lord Cyclonus!"

<Decepticon> Laserbeak says, "Squawwk"

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "You're the king, Cyclonus!"

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Mmm, yes, thank you."

Grapple thought he has it all figured out. Really, after that last save, his confidence had been boosted up! Even that little plush ball on his hook seemed brighter and fluffier. So, when Cyclonus comes in for the second pass, he moved to intercept the ball.. And it ends up sailing right past his head. Inches! .. Inches! Argh! Tragedy! Dramatic sadness!

Misfire has arrived.

Bluestreak is tackled once more by Contrail. And is pretty much out of it, as he face plants into the ground. Obviously, the Decepticon was a little TOO enthusiastic with that tackle, he's not getting up for the rest of the game.

Hardhead leaves Bot and Tackle.

Hardhead has left.

Nosecone has signed up for Bot and Tackle.

Bluestreak leaves Bot and Tackle.

Misfire has signed up for Proud Warriors of Glory.

Wheelie has signed up for Bot and Tackle.

A miracle happened! Nosecone is well! He takes his place on the field once more.

Sideswipe watches helpless as he sees his teammate tackled by Contrail and then sees the goal scored. He's even more helpless when he sees Blue stagger off the field and is breplaced by...Wheelie? hey, that works! He watches as Hardhead shuffles back off and Nosecone comes back on. When he sees Laserbeak leave he almost rejoices!!! Then he sees Misfire join in and he grins! "Hey there Misfire...Hope you're up for this..." he hollars. Then he grabs the ball from the ref and motions for Whellie and NOsecone to head to Zone 2 so he can kick it to one of them.

Sideswipe takes the kickoff, grabbing control of the ball.

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Alright. Well, I suppose I should share the glory. I shall defend this time."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "We got this one in the bag, dudes. Just turtle up."

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Pretend like you're Wreck-Gar and stall for time, babies."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "But Snaptrap's not here."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "...you're asking me to emulate Junkion tactics? Gah... disgraceful."

<Decepticon> Misfire says, "It is a honor to serve."

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Win by any means necessary!"

Wheelie nods along, taking the field in his Space-Wing equipment (being their official sponsor at this year's Galactic Olympics) and grins at Cyclonus. "Hey bunny ears, Wheelie here to kick your rears!" he giggles in that little punk way of his, fixing his sweatband and rushing for their end of the field.

Wheelie moves to Zone 2.

Nosecone, rejuvenated from his visit to the sidelines, moves into the secondary zone in order to receive a ball...or make some other play. But what? He keeps his counsels to himself as he enters the other team's defending zone.

Nosecone moves to Zone 2.

Sideswipe passes the ball to Wheelie.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 18 has begun.

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<Decepticon> Contrail says, "Time to make that orange Minibot black and blue!"

Needlenose cheers as he gets another assist. "Way to go, boss!" Sunbeam meanwhile has finally returned to the net, having gotten lost half way there. Needlenose, Sunbeam, and Zigzag do a big triple-high five with each other, but Zigzag kinda misses because he's useless. As the Bots take the kickoff, Needlenose sneers. "We got this one, Decepticons! For the glory of Galvatron!" He points at Wheelie, "KILL THAT MINIBOT!"

Starfighter <Cyclonus> flies back to his side of the field.... sort of... and just sort of orbits around in the air for a while, waiting for the kickoff. And finally, once Wheelie is handed the ball, Cyclonus dives at him, engines screaming! "FOR GALVATRON!" he cries, about to either level the poor minibot or become the galaxy's biggest lawn dart.

Cyclonus tries to tackle Wheelie but he escapes.

Starfighter <Cyclonus> is a lawn dart. "Fwmmmmgh!"

Needlenose slaps himself on the forehead. "ARGH."

Soccer Field <SF>

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Bot and Tackle: 1              Proud Warriors of Glory: 2

Round: 18

Bot and Tackle's Goal

Grapple

Bot and Tackle's Defensive Zone [Zone 1]

Sideswipe

Proud Warriors of Glory's Defensive Zone [Zone 2]

Wheelie                       <==== BALL

Nosecone

Cyclonus

Misfire

Contrail

Proud Warriors of Glory's Goal

Needlenose

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Misfire hops the barricade and smashes a fist into his palm! "For the Empire!" He looks around the field as Needlenose points at Wheelie. He shrugs as he stalks towards Wheelie, his pace picking up. He watches as Cyclonus swoops in towards Wheelie, He stutter steps and then launches at the Minibot! "I gotcha!"

Misfire tackles Wheelie!

The ball transforms into robot mode. The ball stands at attention, proclaiming in its squeaky voice, "Robo-Soccer is brought to you by the fine folks at Powell Motorworks. Powell Motorworks: Definitely Not Evil!" The ball then sprints away.

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Wheelie.

Lamborghini Gallardo <Contrail> watches the epic struggle between Decepticon and Wheelie. She cries out, "Foul! Wheelie's covered in grease!" Then Contrail tries to run over Wheelie.

Contrail tackles Wheelie!

The ball transforms into robot mode and lands next to Wheelie, tsking. "I can't believe you let her beat you up."

After a long chase, the ball is finally caught by Sideswipe.

First Aid signals a new round. All players are now untackled. Round 19 has begun.

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Well, at least this was almost over. The game couldn't go on all night, could it? Grapple allows himself to relax by the goal, looking to the field. He looked on to the other players, hoping for, at the least, a tie? Maybe? WHO WILL BE VICTORIOUS!?

Sideswipe grimiaces as he sees the game is almost up. He decides to go for broke. He attempts a pass to one of his teammates and prays they can put in a score.

Sideswipe passes the ball to Wheelie.

Nosecone suddenly tries to run up behind Cyclonus and tackle him! He doesn't say anything before he tries, but he's thinking he should mention something about bunny ears when he's done.

Nosecone tackles Cyclonus!

Wheelie is laughing along, when suddenly Cyclonus' starship mode is flying straight at him! Either by luck or skill, the tiny minibot flops forward on his stomach to avoid collision. Misfire and him get into a little entanglement, but the orange rhymemaster comes out with the ball AGAIN! "Hahaha, silly Deceptipawns. You can't run me into the lawn!"

But then Contrail does just that. Getting up to his feet, the ball is passed to him AGAIN! Dribbling a bit forward, Wheelie licks a finger and holds it out in the air for theatrics. Without another word the 'Quintessa Wild Boy' lowers his head and tries to headbonk the ball in the goal!

Wheelie shoots on goal! Two untackled defenders available: Misfire and Contrail.

Wheelie scores! The ball transforms into robot mode and steps out of the net, "I knew you could do it, Wheelie!"

All players have been untackled and reset to their starting positions.

<Decepticon> Contrail says, "...I'm putting a hit on Wheelie's head."

Starfighter <Cyclonus> was probably going to try and pull himself out, but alas, then Nosecone slams into him, popping him out of the ground and flipping him upside down. And then Wheelie scores. "...oh, dear."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "Ah.... well, at least we didn't *lose*?..."

Sideswipe sees Wheelie give a mighty kick for the goal and prays prays prays and SCOOOOOORE! WAAAAHOOOOO!!!! He cheers as he rushes over and grabs up the little bot! "Way to go!!!" He grins at Nosecone, "Nice tackle! We make a great team!"

Needlenose's optics narrow as Wheelie SOMEHOW gets the ball, with Nosecone blocking Cyclonus out of the way. "Deceptipawns? Lawn?" Needlenose mutters under his robo-breath, "You son of a bitch, Wheelie..." He remains crouched, squaring up with the mech as he makes his approach. Finally Wheelie gets ready and heads the ball towards him. "Got it!" Zigzag shouts, but the ball slams into the Targetmaster's head, ricochets off, careening off Sunbeam's face (who falls down), before clipping Needlenose's outstretched fingertips... and dribbles into the goal. "Ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffphooey," Needlenose says.

Grapple stands by the goal in completely stunned surprise. After a moment, he grins widely. A tie! .. Better than a loss, so he'll take it. "Fantastic!" Not quite a yell, but the plush on his hook bops about a bit in his joy. Then, he realizes he doesn't actually have to stay by the goal anymore and heads for the rest of the 'bots.

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Can we bum rush Wheelie and throw him out an airlock?"

Misfire looks down. "Whhhhaaaaa....I had so much practice tackling Aimless...." He curses.

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "No. That would endanger the truce."

<Decepticon> Cyclonus says, "We'll do it *later.*"

<Decepticon> Needlenose says, "Sir yes sir."

Hoisted into the air, Wheelie can't hide the wide grin plastered across his face nor the love of the momentary admiration. Don't worry, soon enough they'll all be back to hating him and his speech patterns. But not now, not today. "I appreciate the praise, but good sportsmanship we craze." he denotes, climbing down.

Tinkering over to Cyclonus, he offers a hand for shaking. "So whaddya say, put 'er there!"

Nosecone is pleased that Wheelie managed to score! "So that's game," he says, "And what a game!"

Sideswipe puts Wheelie down and goes over to Nosecone, giving him a hearty slap on the back, "Good game!"

Starfighter <Cyclonus> is an upside-down fighter right now, and chooses to remain in that mode. "Go to *hell,* Wheelie."

"Oh don't be sore, because I score." Wheelie giggles, giving the lawndart a gentle pat on the nosecone before tottering off.

Sideswipe hears Cyclonus' words and glares at him, "Hey now, 'holier than thou' why don't you take yourself off to go see what other tunes you can whistle through that holey body of yours." He's still referring to the blast Cyclonus took in the back from the bomb planted there for the opening ceremoines.

Needlenose jogs out of his net while his partners recover from the blows to the head. "You Autobots are a bunch of dirty cheats!"

"Don't you mean "Go to Oblivion?" Nosecone wonders as he passes by Cyclonus.

Misfire stands and moves behind Needlenose. "Yeah! Cheaters! Needlenose is the most stand up 'Mech I know!" Misfire is clearly attempting to back up Needlenose. "He has been on TV and everything!"

Lamborghini Gallardo <Contrail> asks, "But why would he want you to go to a video game?"

Grapple is still grinning as Wheelie moves off, but does hear the Decepticon's grumblings. Did they realize it was a TIE? He starts to move off, nervous despite the truce. Plush ball thing still bobbing along the way.

You say, "Yeah dudes. TV. If you see it on TV then you KNOW it's true."

Misfire nods his head sagely. "Yeah! Also, he was quoted on the Internet! Must be true!"

Sideswipe sees Grapple moving off and leaves Nosecone and Wheelie to go over and thank the Bot. "Hey, thanks for stepping in and handling things. You did pretty good." He grins. "Maybe we can do some more stuff as a team later on."

Starfighter <Cyclonus> slowly transforms, and stands, rubbing his head and looking grumpy. "Blasted Autobots. This isn't over! We'll beat you in the other events! You'll see! We will have our revenge! Revenge, I tell you!" He shakes a fist.

The space fighter's nosecone snaps back as its body flips upright. Arms and legs unfold from the wings and fuselage respectively, and a dour face emerges from the body, forming the robot mode of Cyclonus!

Misfire steps back a moment as he crosses his arms over his chest, looking at the bots.

Grapple looks surprised by Sideswipe's praise; he was still kicking himself for losing the goal. Twice. "Thank you. You were fantastic out there, yourself." He pauses a moment at the suggestion of doing more sport-related things. "..I will have to consider it. When I'm more.. Stable." And not drunk.

Nosecone says, "I thought 'Oblivion' was the Decepticon Hell," Nosecone says."

Sideswipe nods and grins at Grapple, patting him on the shoulder and then moves off towards the washracks. He's tired...having run up and down the field and trying to keep everyone going in the right direction. Wow...being captain was harder than he thought it would be. As he walked by Misfire, he bumped his shoulder and muttered something.

First Aid resets the Soccer Field.

The ball aims its Nerf Arrow-Storm(tm) at First Aid and fires, striking him with 5 of its 6 foam missiles.

Grapple vanishes out of reality.

Grapple has left.

"Hey, did you check that goal? I had them faked out and all!" Wheelie gloats, tromping up to Grapple and giving him an elbow nudge. Reinacting the shot that tied the game and denied the Decepticons their victory, the rhymebot laughs. "A statue Grapple make, of this shattering image that quaked!"

Misfire optics flicker over towards Sideswipe and gives him an ever so slight nod.

Lamborghini Gallardo <Contrail> says indignantly, "We Decepticons have many different religious beliefs! You shouldn't pigeonhole us!"

Sideswipe smirks at something and then goes to the washracks...then goes to find someplace to recharge for awhile.

Bluestreak comes out of it, to hear that the Bots won. He gives a yay, then lays back down wherever he is now.