The Flames of War (IC Thread)
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				Title: <strong>The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sasquatch421</strong> on <strong>01-06-2012, 00:38:22</strong>
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				Deep in the tunnels below the earth there lies a city forgotten to all but a few. This place has become a refuge to the group known as the Hellknights... This particular day is starting like any other as lights begin to come on in certain houses and buildings. The guards are now rotating their posts and the weary people that worked through the night preparing weapons and supplies head back to their barracks and their beds.<br><br>There are three main barracks though they try and keep those that work days and nights apart. The third and last barrack is reserved for the higher up and the leader of the resistance. All barracks are unisex, as are most of the bathrooms and showers. The lights flicker as poorly maintained generators struggle to keep up with the workload.<br><br>Today is a special day to the group, for today a squad of their best is getting set to head out in search of a fabled lost base. If this base can be found the weapons and ships within could be used as a turning point against the New Earth Government. As it stands now though the leader and high command won't mention this to the resistance fighters is that the Hellknights are on their last legs. They just can't keep up with repairs or finding enough ammo to keep the offensive. <br><br>Right now they have been reduced to quick raids due to the fact that NEG forces are better equipped with newer and more advanced power armors, better weapons and the fact that the Hellknights can't do anything to counter the NEG mobile suits. <br><br>Sargent James Nales has been up for some time. His bag packed with the basic stuff he needs for the trip and some extra cammies. Heading over to the armory he steps inside to find those within putting the finishing touches on his weapons. Walking over to his simple battle suit that doubles as lightweight power armor he makes some quick adjustments as he waits for the others and Commander Jack Knight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ringtail69</strong> on <strong>02-06-2012, 04:37:01</strong>
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				vinny was had woken up with most of the others as the shifts had changed and he got his uniform on. he pulled out the old chipped and cracked mirror from his pack that he will be carrying with him for the journey, it was pretty light but then again for what he does most of his gear is locked up in the armory, then he began to do some&nbsp; personal grooming with a comb that had most of its teeth and brushed his thick mustache and hair back into its uniform like place. then once he thought himself acceptable he stretched and began to head out to the armory.<br><br>once there he looked over to see a man that was not a part of the regular maintenance crew that maintained all the gear stored within the armory. vinny held his head and looked up at the ceiling as he thought before he thought he remembered the man's name. he approached and held out his hand and asked in his italian accented voice, "hey there, you are jim yes?" it was clear he was some what unsure if he got the name right.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sol Lua</strong> on <strong>03-06-2012, 05:16:24</strong>
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				Shas slipped quietly into the Hellknight's city.&nbsp; Even though she had recently become an official member and given the rank of Lance Corporal, she still preferred to come and go like a ghost, without leaving a trace.&nbsp; Just before the shift change was always the best time.&nbsp; The fresh guards hadn't arrived yet, and the old ones were relaxing as their long shift came to an end.&nbsp; She made a sort of game of slipping past them.&nbsp; Since she had joined, she had pointed out many of the easiest ways in, and was pleased to see that most of them, at least, had been dealt with.&nbsp; Still, the lithe young woman was able to slip past without too much difficulty, and was soon heading into the armory.&nbsp; No sneaking here, it was one of the best guarded buildings in the entire city.<br><br>The guards waved her through quickly enough.&nbsp; She had been trading with them for years before joining, and the small bag she carried over her back looked full, which was always good.&nbsp; Once inside she looked over and saw James getting ready, and another man speaking with him.&nbsp; The quartermaster came over, since James was busy.&nbsp; "Shas dear, it's good to see you."&nbsp; He looked at her bag with bright eyes, but sighed slightly.&nbsp; "Big mission today, you did get some sleep right?"<br><br>Shas only smiled and opened her bag onto a nearby table.&nbsp; "I got enough.&nbsp; Found an old freighter near the big waterfall.&nbsp; Scavenged the best pieces and scouted a route your boys will actually be able to take.&nbsp; Map's inside.&nbsp; I've got some decent power cells here, and these babies."&nbsp; She pulled three grenades and set them on the table.&nbsp; "Classic low-tech, high damage.&nbsp; They're old enough, half of the NEG sensors probably won't even recognize them.&nbsp; One or two in the right places on a ship... well I don't need to tell you how to do your job."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sasquatch421</strong> on <strong>03-06-2012, 18:06:40</strong>
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				James work is interupted by a voice... Turning his head he looks at Vinny to confirm that he was the person that was being spoken to. Not much for small talk James just gives a gruff answer, "Some call me that... Others call me James..."<br><br>He shakes Vinny's hand briefly before turning back to his work. The armory personnel was messing with his armor again. All the settings was off, even the targeting systems. The thought comes to his head about his weapons, his sights were probably going to be off again. With a sigh he turns around looking at Vinny, "Ready to get started? I hope this isn't going to be a wild goose chase..."<br><br>Movement catches his eye and he turns to see their scout come in. As she dumps the contents of her bag on the table James eyebrow lifts and he gives a little chuckle, "Always busy... I wonder if she ever sleeps?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ringtail69</strong> on <strong>08-06-2012, 08:23:57</strong>
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				vinny shrugged at the mention of a wild goose chase. "if we be chasing wild goose then i will make sure when we find it that it goes out with a bang." he said and then his eyes lit up at the sight of the old grenades that shas brought in. he walks over and gently picks one up and begins to examine it, muttering off different components that he can visibly see on the grenade before he set it gently back down. "a real piece of work those are, like you said they have a great explosion."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sol Lua</strong> on <strong>10-06-2012, 22:52:11</strong>
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				She stepped back when Vinny picked up the grenade.&nbsp; Sometimes being around the guy was like listening to a lit fuse, and feeling like your sitting on the powder keg.&nbsp; "Yeah, they'll be useful, but those kinds are rare, so don't just go setting them off for fun."&nbsp; She shook her head, stepping away from the pyromaniac and turned to James as she walked over to one of the chem racks.<br><br>"You really think this might be a wild goose chase?&nbsp; I never have heard what intel this was based on.&nbsp; The area we're going to is unstable and dangerous, even by my standards."&nbsp; She looked through the chemical vials and picked up a few, stashing them in her belt.&nbsp; The organic vial on her leg let her inject those chemicals more safely, and more rapidly, than most.&nbsp; If she was going to scout, she might need some of them to boost her oxygen uptake or take care of several other little problems.&nbsp; Unlike most, she didn't have an armour of her own yet.&nbsp; As a scout, there weren't any available that didn't interfere with her main expertise.<br><br>"If we are on a wild goose chase, just know that we might not all come back."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sasquatch421</strong> on <strong>11-06-2012, 00:42:25</strong>
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				His work shifts as one of the armory personnel brings over Jame's weapons. Taking them over to a side where he can check his sights without aiming at anyone. His focus never shifts as he talks to Shas, "From what little I heard the inventor of our suits and power armor started the rumor himself before he was taken by the NEG. The government forces think it's a load of hogwash since they haven't found anything with their scanning equipment. At times I'm inclid ed to agree with them. The NEG has some of the most advanced scanning equipment out there and if they never found it...."<br><br>He lets it trail off since it really didn't need to be said. Old tech that could beat the newest scanners? Not possible, but his mission never changed no matter what he though. Though his work is interupted again as Commander Knight steps into the building. Coming to attention he calls out, "Attention on deck!"<br><br>The armory personnel stops what they are doing and also comes to attention. The Commander nods, "At ease everybody..."<br><br>The Commander is an imposing figure at 6'3" and a body of ripped muscle from his early days at working the mines. When he was in his armor however that impressive bulk is even bigger and a look that comes straight out of an old space marine novel. Knights steel grey eyes runs over everyone, "Everybody ready?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sol Lua</strong> on <strong>11-06-2012, 01:04:38</strong>
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				Shas suppressed a laugh when James called attention and everyone snapped to.&nbsp; She herself simply turned around and put her hand on her hip.&nbsp; Having been in charge of herself for all of her life, she didn't snap to attention very well.&nbsp; With her vials pocketed she was already ready to go, since she had just come back in.&nbsp; Her gun was clean and ready, and she hadn't needed to expend any ammo while she was out earlier.&nbsp; With one last thought about where they were going, she turned and picked up another vial and slipped it into place.<br><br>"Ready as I'll ever be."&nbsp; She stretched and stepped forward.&nbsp; "You guys have decent cooling in those things?&nbsp; If we have to pass through a crystal cave, you're going to cook like a roast."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sasquatch421</strong> on <strong>16-06-2012, 14:44:45</strong>
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				James spares Shas a look about her cooling question, "I tweaked the cooling systems myself. It has a new energy pack and I have several to spare so crystal caves shouldn't be a problem."<br><br>Truth be told James had always taken pride in the power armor that he had pieced together himself. Now that he thinks of it the armor looks like the same ones that the Brotherhood of Steel wears in that old game Fallout 3. He chuckles to himself thinking about the similarities. <br><br>The time quickly coming to leave he finally starts to put of the armor. The familiar process goes by in minutes. Deciding to go without the helmet for now James hangs it on his belt. The suit feels like a second skin to him as he packs up his weapons and attaches them to the hard points on his armor.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Flames of War (IC Thread)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ringtail69</strong> on <strong>19-06-2012, 22:25:45</strong>
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				vinny smiled at her comment about setting them off for fun, then he walked over to where they kept his gear and after opening the final lock on the explosives he began to what he was allowed to take over to where his simple and battered power suit was and began to load up all of his various explosives into his suit, only the ones that needed to be carried in specific ways or risk an explosion. when they were called to attention vinny turned with the rest and saluted, his salute was a bit slower then the others in the room since he was handling some grenades as well he liked not snapping to attention every single time he turned around since he was a miner more then a soldier.
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