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The screen flickers to life, the familiar logo of the Daily Bugle spinning into view. The camera zooms in on the stern face of Betty Brant, the Bugle’s seasoned anchorwoman.

 "Good evening, New York. I’m Betty Brant, and we interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with breaking news. An emergency situation is unfolding downtown where a group of AIM agents—Advanced Idea Mechanics—has taken hostages at the Centennial Bank on 5th Avenue. Reports indicate that several civilians are being held against their will, and authorities are urging everyone to avoid the area." 

The scene cuts to shaky, live footage of the bank. AIM agents, clad in their distinctive yellow hazmat suits, can be seen inside, brandishing high-tech weaponry and herding terrified civilians into a corner. The camera pans to a barricade of police cars outside, officers huddling behind for cover.

Brant’s voice continues over the footage, tense and urgent.  "These AIM operatives are considered extremely dangerous, equipped with advanced technology and little regard for human life. The situation is escalating, and the NYPD has called for backup from any available superhero teams. Stay tuned to the Daily Bugle for further updates as this story develops." 
 

 


As the broadcast ends, the TV screen goes dark, replaced by the sudden hum of a holo projector springing to life in the center of the room. The holographic image of Director Maria Hill of S.H.I.E.L.D. materializes, her expression all business.

 "Alright, team, listen up,"  Hill’s voice is calm but commanding.  "You saw the news. AIM agents have taken hostages at the Centennial Bank. This isn’t just a simple bank heist—they’ve got a point to prove, and they won’t hesitate to use those civilians as leverage. Our intel suggests they’re after a high-value asset stored in the bank’s vault. We can’t let them get their hands on it." 

She pauses, her eyes scanning each member of your team.  "Your mission is clear: neutralize the AIM agents, secure the hostages, and prevent any assets from falling into their hands. Remember, these guys are equipped with advanced tech—expect energy weapons, force fields, the works. Stay sharp, work together, and get those civilians out safely." 

Hill’s image flickers slightly as she continues,  "Time to show AIM what happens when they mess with New York." 
 
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truemane
      
      QUAKE     
  Health : 120/120,  Focus :30/30 
  Size : Large,  Speed : 6,  Reach : 10ft 
  Defense:  M: 13, A: 13, R: 14, V: 11, E: 8, L: 8 
  Damage:  M: x2+4, A: x1+0, E: x1-2, L: x1-2 
  Powers : Sturdy 1, Mighty 1, Brawling, Banging Heads  
 
  

Quake lurked in the corner of the room. He stood as far back, and as close to the wall as possible, but all the same his massive size and hulking demeanour dominated the enclosed space. He frowned.

"This seems a more... delicate... situation than I am very good for. I would not want the hostages to be harmed on my account. So maybe what we need first is information?"

A pause.

"How will we get there?"

 
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I don't know if we have a team vehicle or whatever.
 