<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>The Robot Assault on Metropolis!</strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><strong>19th October 2017 - 5:00 PM </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Tagging:</strong> Superman, Shazam, Starfire</div><div align="center"><strong>Content Warning:</strong> Aspects of a terror attack</div><br/><div align="center">(https://img00.deviantart.net/3259/i/2015/223/1/d/special_forces_by_alvarosanjuan-d958qyp.jpg)(https://orig00.deviantart.net/9700/f/2009/060/2/7/metallo_by_metalmiku.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/91/18/a1/9118a14c7ceabe95b7ff4af89339fb58--jeep-dodge-jeep-jeep.jpg)</div><br/>Up in the air above the chaos in the streets the robot flew steadily, scanning the horizons for any heroes who may approach. It was taken aback to say the least when it was struck from below by Superman. However that was nothing compared to it's moment of confusion when the man of steel seemed to collapse just moments before impact. It missed any opportunity to return a strike and instead watched the hero plummet to the ground. As it prepared to nosedive and strike back two more heroes arrived. Superman would have to come later. Unfortunately it failed to quite prepare for just how fast the new arrivals would be.<br/><br/>Shazam's uppercut, crackling with electricity, connected with a heavy thunk of superhuman fist against metal. Perhaps a little surprisingly the metal didn't simply crumple, but withstood the impact. While knocked back the robot only spun a few feet away and managed to recover, with minimal outward damage to show for the strike. Whatever it was made of it was becoming rapidly clear that this thing was impressively resilient. It was just preparing for a return strike when Starfire arrived. Face to face with the robot it was a strange sight. Despite it's heavily mechanical exterior it seemed to have an almost human-like quality to its eyes. It assessed her with a cold, unblinking stare as the pair struggled in the sky. The servos in its arms whirred loudly, locking arms with her and resisting both the energy and her strength. Whatever this machine was it was clearly a very capable brawler. In an attempt to stop itself being pinned it drove a metallic knee up towards her stomach, aiming to wind her and separate them before Shazam could come in for a second strike.<br/><br/>Meanwhile down below it was quickly becoming clear that the paramilitary forces knew they were considerably outmatched. Before long they'd completely given up wasting rounds on Superman and instead scattered. While they might've been genuinely scared they hadn't halted their mission. It seemed like orders had changed and the jeeps screeched through the city, dropping off soldiers as they went who began taking pot shots at nearby buildings. Every so often there was a sudden explosion. Some of the men on foot were using grenade launchers and simply firing them off at random. Whatever this was no distinct plan beyond hurting people could be distinguished. One thing in particular did stand out, however. On scanning the jeep there was a logo that could be seen on the men's body armour and weaponry. 'Wayne Enterprises'. It wasn't prominent,  but on review of security footage it would certainly be seen. If not then at least when the military and others arrived someone would see it and ask the inevitable question of how and why these men were armed with what appeared to be Wayne Enterprises gear.<br/><br/>In the distant sky Captain Atom hurtled towards Metropolis at thousands of miles an hour, being met on approach by Major Force, a similarly powered Government hero. They'd had a full report and intended to capture the robot at all costs. Soon enough they'd broadcasted to the Watchtower their intentions. So far they hadn't interacted a lot but it at least seemed the Government were happy to work with, not against, the Justice League. Over the coms of the members in Metropolis came J'onn's always calm voice. "Captain Atom is en route to assist with the robot. Government are requesting custody of it."<br/><br/>And then in the center of the city, LexCorp tower stood. They'd not taken any shots yet but some of the soldiers were getting close and with remarkable timing the front door slid smoothly open. Out walked a very recognisable tall, proud man. Teth-Adam in his distinctive black costume, which never seemed to leave his side, took in the city briefly before flying into the sky so fast he appeared to disappear. He seemed to be working from LexCorp outwards, shutting down the military jeeps with shocking efficiency. To him the soldiers were little more than bothersome insects, and he treated them as such. The first target he reached he landed foot first on the hood, stamping so hard the entire engine block crumpled. With such a violent stop it was likely he'd fairly severely injured those inside, but he didn't give a second of thought before returning to hunting through the streets.