X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2
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				Title: <strong>X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>16-02-2017, 16:09:19</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong></span></span></div><br>This is the second of two mission threads for the group game X-Men: American Civil War. Initially missions will begin with a Government dossier of the goals, opposition and situation the X-Men are approaching. There will then be an IC post by the team leader describing the plan of action, which will transition into the first IC post of them 'on scene'. This is in part to avoid excessively long intro scenes where people discuss the plan for an extremely long time. After all, there are many scenes for socializing and discussing already.<br><br><br><strong>Post format:</strong><br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://placeholdit.imgix.net/~text?txtsize=14&amp;txt=150%C3%97200&amp;w=150&amp;h=200)</div><strong>Name:</strong> (Either 'Superhero' name or human name, up to you)<br><strong>Location:</strong> (Where are they?)<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> (At least the date, preferably a rough time of day too)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> (What characters are you speaking with or mentioning)<br><strong>Content:</strong> (What's happening? Use this to include any warnings for touchy/sensitive subjects please. Don't post smut outside of the specific thread.)<br><hr><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[hr]<br>[floatleft][img height=200]https://placeholdit.imgix.net/~text?txtsize=14&amp;txt=150%C3%97200&amp;w=150&amp;h=200[/img][/floatleft]<br>[b]Name:[/b] (Either 'Superhero' name or human name, up to you)<br>[b]Location:[/b] (Where are they?)<br>[b]Date/Time:[/b] (At least the date, preferably a rough time of day too)<br>[b]Tagging:[/b] (What characters are you speaking with or mentioning)<br>[b]Content:[/b] (What's happening? Use this to include any warnings for touchy/sensitive subjects please. 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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>16-02-2017, 16:09:31</strong>
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				Reserved for Dossier<br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Interception</strong></span></span></div><br><div align="center">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e5/bc/48/e5bc48caea9ffd5f32a502d67a784c77.jpg)</div><br><strong>Overview:</strong> Sabretooth and three other mutants violently assaulted a gun store. Sabretooth himself walked in and slaughtered the owners and several shoppers. Nine people were killed and left with excessive injuries. He and the other mutants then proceeded to load as much of the weaponry as possible into the armoured van they arrived in, before driving off. No attempt to intercept has been made as they are travelling on a public highway and considered too dangerous for normal police interceptions. To avoid using military force the X-Men have been called to head off and stop the vehicle. There is a great deal of federal support on this mission as the safe recovery of the weaponry is considered absolutely vital. The X-Men will fly using their Blackbird ahead of the vans route, and meet with a group of police and FBI operatives to organise the interception itself. <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Mojave Desert, California, along an interstate highway <br><br><strong>Objectives:</strong><br>-Capture and recover the arms and armaments.<br>-Capture or kill the mutants responsible.<br>-Recover the armoured van.<br><br><strong>Restrictions:</strong><br>-Do not harm or involve civilians in the mission.<br>-Do not cause a public disturbance by using excessive force.<br><br><strong>Assistance:</strong><br>-Several riot police vans and regular police interceptors are available.<br>-Two helicopters are already tailing the target vehicle. <br>-The full force of the FBI and State Troops are behind the mission.<br><br><strong>Equipment Granted:</strong><br>-Any police armaments from basic tasers to fully automatic rifles.<br>-Police cruisers, armoured cars and helicopters.<br><br><strong>Opposition:</strong><br>-Victor 'Sabretooth' Creed. An exceptionally violent and dangerous mutant. Possesses a nearly indomitable healing factor, long claw like nails and a superhuman body.<br>-An unknown thermokinetic mutant. Initial estimates put him at Gamma to low Beta rating.<br>-Two Epsilon grade henchmen. One with scaled skin on his entire body, the other with a hunched back and long claws for nails.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>18-02-2017, 19:40:13</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://jawbreaker.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/JDW6.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Bishop<br><strong>Location:</strong> The X-Mansion, setting up the interception <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept. 8th, 3:00 PM <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Psylocke, Jean Grey, Hijack<br><strong>Content:</strong> Explaining mission roles<br><hr><br>Bishop was just watching the news as pro-mutant protests were growing in support in Manhattan when he was sharply interrupted by Charles. The message was fast but efficiently explained. Bishop needed to gather a small team, who Charles would alert, and get to the jet to intercept an in progress arms robbery. The other four were informed to head straight to the sub-basement and meet Bishop for the debriefing en-route. Luckily Bishop had learnt to, with liberal use of the advanced auto-pilot, fly the jet himself. And having Hijack on board was always helpful for that anyway, it was near enough impossible to crash between him and Jean. They would have taken more, or at least more teachers, but most of the X-Men were being held on duty out of concern about the protests turning ugly. <br><br>Bishop jogged through the mansion, making his way downstairs and getting to the jet. It was always prepared for rapid response, and they had no time to lose here. This sounded like real, dangerous, military level work. Everyone they were up against would be well armed and highly dangerous, particularly Sabretooth. To this day that name bit into Bishop and many of the X-Men with him like no other did. What he had done to the old Logan was utterly unforgivable, and caused Bishop to shake with rage if he dwelt on it. Right now he made sure everyone was in and ready, speaking in an authoritative voice as he made sure they realised the gravity of what they were walking into. <br><br><hr><br>As the jet prepped for take off he began explaining his plan of action to his squad.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>"Alright, people, this is the real thing. About as serious an operation as you'll ever find. I need everyone here to focus carefully, as we are facing multiple armed threats who will shoot to kill."</strong><br><br>He looked around him, and felt concerned. He wanted soldiers, and he was sorely lacking. But these people cared, and trained, and he trusted them to fight beside him. <br><br><strong>"We're intercepting a van, and trying to focus on disabling everyone inside. Our goals are going to be split up person by person, but we'll achieve them as a team." <br></strong><br>He turned to Hijack first.<br><br><strong>"You're up on stopping the van. Preferably safely and slowly, just park the thing up and kill the engine stone dead. Don't try anything fancy to mess with what's in it, if they've got explosives it could be a disaster."<br></strong><br>Next up was Psylocke. Gifted, and experienced, but still very young. <br><br><strong>"You're on the two Gamma mutants in the van's cab. They're the driver and the passenger. One's got claws, one's got scales. Neither of them are too bad, but they'll be armed and they'll go for the kill. Try and knock them down and out, lethal force is a last resort."<br></strong><br>And finally Jean. She was near enough the definition of raw power, but she knew as well as anyone that restraint was vital. <br><br><strong>"Jean, you're on the Thermokinetic in the back. Freeze his mind, or shatter any ice he creates. Just focus on making sure he doesn't hit any of the other three. And try to keep it safe."<br></strong><br>He hoped he didn't condescend to her. She knew he respected her self restraint and control a great deal, but he wanted to make sure she knew he wasn't underestimating her, he just wanted to give her a manageable objective that would let her practice holding back. <br><br>Bishop had intentionally left the largest and most dangerous target for himself. Sabretooth was an old enemy of the X-Men, and in reality Bishop had a little personal vendetta against him. But more to the point while powerful the other four with him had no resilience, and no way to physically match up to the giant. At least Bishop was reasonably close to his weight division, if a lot less strong in a cage match. <br><br><strong>"When we get on site we'll be loading into cars, getting armed and armored with whatever you need and can use. Don't pick up something you can't shoot straight, though."</strong><br><br>And with that, he was done. Everyone knew what to do, and all that was left was to finish the flight. It might've been a long one but fortunately the jet was absurdly fast. It wouldn't be more than an hour before they were ready to get out and get to work. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>21-02-2017, 22:04:31</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Scene Setting<br></span></span></strong></div><br><br><div align="center">(https://www.orbitz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/california-highway-395.jpg)</div><br><br><br>The X-Jet came screeching to a halt just under an hour later, slowing up before hovering smoothly in the air. The modifications were some of the most advanced technology on any aircraft in the world, and it slowly lowered to land by the interception team. They were swarming a highway lay by making preparations. At first glance there were four squad cars, two large SWAT vans, two bikes and a helicopter. The men around looked closer to soldiers than police, all armed and equipped with bulletproof jackets. Their Captain approached the Jet as it landed, getting ready to briefly double check the plan of action through with the X-men. He'd certainly never worked with anyone like this before. Even the FBI didn't come close.<br><br>When the ramp lowered the newbies would be hit with a blast of hot air. Californian sun was beating down on the tarmac and sand, without a single cloud to shield anybody. The air itself felt dry, it was almost hard to get any solid breaths. He'd been told the team leader was ex-army but he hadn't been prepared for the mountain of a man who left the jet. Bishop looked closer to seven foot than six foot, and bulkier than even his toughest men. The others followed and the Captain spoke up. While he was a bit uncertain, and had arrested a fair few mutants in his time, he was more than prepared to give them a shot. If they could prevent his colleagues dying then he was more than happy with that.<br><br><strong>"Right people, we've got a plan of action here. All we need to know is where you four slot into it. Helicopter and bikes are running distant pursuit and not engaging, just going to keep that van in sight so we don't lose it. Chopper has a marksman, but we'd rather not use him. The squad cars are there to pursue and make sure you have plenty of backup. Also you can use the windows to do whatever it is you do." <br></strong><br>He wasn't quite sure what that was, but the SWAT van didn't have a lot of ways to lean out. So if any of them needed a clear line of sight they'd have to be in the cars. He proceeded to point to a huge pile of kit on the floor. Bulletproof kevlar vests, police batons, shotguns, rifles, pistols along with holsters and ammunition. Lethal force was allowed and there was no reason to leave these people under equipped. <br><br><strong>"Take whatever you need, but only if you can use it. Don't want friendly fire here after all."<br></strong><br>And then time to give them what little he knew. <br><br><strong>"So, on to what we've been doing. Which isn't much. The van is tough as hell, bulletproof and weighs far too much to intercept it with cars. We could ram it with our own van, but that risks destroying everything inside. That and we know there's a thermokinetic in there. If he freezes up our wheels or the road we'll crash. And we don't know just how much weaponry they've got. Supposedly two grenade launchers went in the robbery, so if they start shooting we'll start losing men fast. I've been told you lot can help that happen. Honestly I just don't want to see people die today, my men or you people."</strong><br><br>He gave a smile. He might be a hardened officer, but there was no sense being harsh to these people. He was a far cry away from the higher ups who hated them. Even a few of his own men despised them, some with reasons and some without. He got the fear, but personally he'd rather try to fix things up than hate people.&nbsp; Most of the others milling around had given nods of respect or quick salutes to the arriving X-Men, and he was proud of that. These were the real men behind the face of the heartless Government, and a lot of them cared more than the mutants would probably have thought from their school. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>21-02-2017, 22:14:50</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://jawbreaker.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/JDW6.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Bishop<br><strong>Location:</strong> Californian highway roadside <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept. 8th, 4:00 PM <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Psylocke, Jean Grey, Hijack<br><strong>Content:</strong> Ready to do this<br><hr><br>Bishop disembarked the jet at the head of the small squad. He wished he had more to show the X-Men's support of the mission, but the danger in Manhattan had looked extremely high. He was initially hit by the heat of the desert, but fortunately he had something of a gift for dealing with harsh temperatures. The heat only served as a light energy source for him. But unfortunately the dry air couldn't particularly be helped. He looked over the men he'd be working with and returned a few nods. At least it wasn't the army, and at least these men were being good to them so far. <br><br>Knowing better than to interrupt a debriefing he waited until the Captain who greeted them was done talking before he started replying and making sure operations were fully organised. He nodded along and made sure his squad were paying attention too.<br><br><strong>"Thank you for the information. We've got a few different talents between us. Me, I'm Bishop. I can absorb and redirect energy at will. When we get the interception done I'm going for Sabretooth to keep him away from others, I've got the best shot at taking hits from the big guy."<br></strong><br>He then turned and started reeling off his team. First up was Jean, who was incredibly vital for the plan.<br><br><strong>"Jean's a telepath and telekinetic. Best hope at stopping the van safely. Ideally she'll then move to controlling the guys in the back and handling the thermokinetic." <br></strong><br>He looked around to his team to check whether anyone had any initial doubts or worries. Hopefully they all trusted themselves to handle their assigned roles, but now was the time to speak up. <br><br>Next came Psylocke and Rogue. These two would be the answer to the two Brotherhood thugs, then help with Sabretooth.<br><br><strong>"The girls are capable hand to hand martial artists. They can deal with the two men in the back and then help with the big guy."<br></strong><br><strong>"Time to say if anything's up, people." </strong><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crowe</strong> on <strong>26-02-2017, 23:17:48</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t576/croweshadow/Misc/b725c53d3c64e6829f97465579ec0681_zpspymfytmz.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jean Grey<br><strong>Location:</strong> Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8, 4pm<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Bishop, Psylocke, Hijack<br><strong>Content:</strong> Mission<br><hr><br>Jean Grey was surprised to get the call about a mission outside of the school. Usually, she stayed in the grounds caring for the children and protecting the school from outside threats. But there were times when her specific gifts were called upon to aid her teammates and she was glad to be of any help she could bring. There wasn’t much information to go on, but she picked up the fact that Sabretooth was involved. That beast was responsible for Logan’s death, something which she would never forgive. As much as she had wanted to go after him for some kind of revenge, Jean had opted to take the high road and let it go. However, knowing that she might come face to face with the man was bringing back old feelings. It thrilled and terrified her at the same time. If she truly let go she could seriously hurt him, and maybe get some justice for Logan, but in that rage she could also hurt other innocents and that’s something she wouldn’t risk.<br><br>Slipping into her classic X-Men costume was strange. It brought good memories of her adventures and also some of the mistakes that could happen. Nevertheless, Jean steeled herself and stepped out into the hall and walked towards the jet. Once there, she took her seat and strapped herself in. Bishop would be leading this team, so she listened to what he had to say attentively. The man had military training, so his judgment should be heeded, after all.<br><br>When given her assignment, Jean nodded softly in response. Bishop knew better than to set her loose on Sabertooth. Hell, even she wasn’t sure if she could restrain herself against him. It was better for her not to confront him directly, and safer for everyone that way. Also, she would probably have to run crowd control if the battle turned towards civilians. The last thing they wanted was to have innocent bystanders getting caught in the middle of a mutant battle. That would not go well for their image, even if they ended up saving the day. People usually had selective memory with these things.<br><br>As they arrived on the scene, Jean did a quick psi-scan and realized how scared the men were, despite their brave front. Normally, she would say that fear was biased, but against someone like Sabertooth it was more than justified. Jean unbuckled herself from the seat and stood up to follow Bishop out of the jet into the hot air outside. Already she could feel herself getting a bit anxious and she wasn’t sure what amount of that was the soldiers’ emotions rubbing off on her and what was her own. It had been a while since she was in a combat scenario outside the Danger Room. <br><br>Seeing the equipment brought out for them tugged a smile on Jean’s lips. The X-Men’s suits were pretty much multi-purpose, allowing them to have protection against almost any attack, but it was a nice gesture coming from the feds. The Captain seemed like a good man overall and Jean wanted to make sure the group met his expectations today. She was glad to sense that not everybody here hated them. <br><br>As introductions were made, Jean stepped up, <strong>“I’ll create a telekinetic dome surrounding the area once I have stopped the vehicle. It will hopefully contain the damage and stop any stray projectiles from hurting any innocents.”</strong> Jean added, just as a precaution. Of course, there were no guarantees of the field staying up once the battle got heated, but Jean didn’t want their fight to cause more damage than it prevented. <strong>“Other than that, consider your thermokinetic dealt with.”</strong> She was confident in her abilities, although they were practically going into this fight blind until they got a feel for their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>27-02-2017, 05:33:50</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/002/575/243/large/jeehyung-lee-psylocke.jpg?1463288821)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Psylocke<br><strong>Location:</strong> Meeting with Officers on the Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8th at 1600<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jean Grey, Bishop, Hijack<br><strong>Content:</strong> Meeting the troops<br><hr><br><br>Psylocke missed her own cache of weaponry.&nbsp; Softly she let a hand linger over the items displayed for their potential use.&nbsp; Much like a child seeking permission she glanced toward Bishop first and then let those wayward fingertips touch a pistol.&nbsp; Not to her surprise she found the Glock 22 readily available to her hand and grip.&nbsp; Familiar fingers grasped the weapon and drew back the slide to inspect the chamber before drawing the dark figure close to her chest.&nbsp; Hardened material covered her breasts but there was space to see her cleavage and admire the contour of the armor she wore.&nbsp; That she now hugged the weapon between the twin mounds made more than one man give a reaction.&nbsp; Psylocke felt their interest as much as saw, but she ignored their interest for now.<br><br>Instead she relived a moment of release.&nbsp; Bare thighs slipped apart so that she could assume a three-point stance with the weapon.&nbsp; Suddenly the pistol was snapped up so that she could peer down the sights.&nbsp; Arms extended so that she could assume a proper stance before then relaxing and setting down the weapon.&nbsp; Dark hair fanned over her face when she stepped back from the display of weapons.&nbsp; “I have my own equipment.&nbsp; Thank you.”<br><br>Long legs guided her around the table yet her almond eyes never descended to look on the weapons again.&nbsp; Instead she seemed more like a prowling animal that was giving an edge of threat to those not part of her team.&nbsp; Every step was greeted with the creak of the armored material she wore, that covered her body in what seemed a conscious provocation of darker thoughts.&nbsp; Then she reached down to open the tail end of the red sash so that it became more of a half-skirt around her legs.&nbsp; Still the leotard did little to hide the roundness of her bottom or the tone of her legs.&nbsp; Only the small flap of her armor did that and with each step the shift allowed just a glimpse to be given.<br><br>Psylocke was not so interested in the preservation of life here, but she knew her orders and knew that Bishop kept a tight leash.&nbsp; The path to earning the trust of her new found companions lay in her performance.&nbsp; So she eventually planted herself next to the others with only a partial smile on her lips.<br><br>“I will do my part to end this quickly.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ace Flyer</strong> on <strong>06-03-2017, 14:17:52</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c9/97/df/c997df45de999d0a82d417006afbf590.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Rogue<br><strong>Location:</strong> Meeting with Officers on the Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8th at 1600<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jean Grey, Bishop, Psylocke<br><strong>Content:</strong> Meeting the troops<br><hr><br>Rogue was quiet through the flight to the mission area, where the police and FBI had set up their operational area. She was, frankly, nervous. This wasn't her first mission with the X-Men. In her two years at the mansion, receiving help in getting her head sorted back out, she had joined the team an accompanied them before. Some protested her involvement on missions, even now. After all she had been their enemy, and had made quite the infamous name for herself as a member of the Brotherhood. And it was for that reason she had never gone on a mission to oppose the Brotherhood before. To her, they were still her family. Her mother, Mystique, was still there, and she...<br><br>She missed her. As awful as she knew the woman to be now, she truly did miss the woman that had saved her as a young girl, and protected her from the cruel, savage world of humanity. If only things could be different. <br><br>But they couldn't. And after the incident with Salvation, she knew it was only a matter of time until the Brotherhood did something awful. They were preparing for it, with this attack. And they were desperate for it to succeed if Sabertooth had been sent along. Victor Creed had helped train her in close combat. Half of the reason she was as dangerous as she was, was because of him. And frankly she didn't believe that many could deal with the beast, not on the X-Men team. Bishop was good, but Creed was better. They'd just trade blows, not harming each other, until Sabertooth finally found the advantage he would have in, likely, going after one of them and forcing Bishop to back down. Psylocke...She might be able to keep up with him. Jean Grey had her psychic abilities to help, but...<br><br>"Bishop..." she spoke up after they had their briefing, and everyone was mingling in the staging area. He had asked if anything was up, so, she was speaking up. "Psylocke is good, she can handle the two guys in back...Let me go after Sabertooth. You can't get through his&nbsp; healing factor...Ah can. And Ah know how he thinks."<br><br>Bishop would know the villain had trained her. She didn't want to say it there, with police and FBI watching her. Hell, she hoped none of them recognized her...But their best shot at taking Sabertooth down was with her. It wouldn't be fun, or pleasant, but using her powers on him was the cleanest shot they had.
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>08-03-2017, 23:58:25</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Scene Setting</span></span></strong></div><br><br><br><div align="center">(https://www.orbitz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/california-highway-395.jpg)</div><br><br>The officers and their captain all listened calmly and professionally to the outlined plan of action. They were used to listening to debriefings and even if it was a little unusual the plan seemed perfectly solid. They nodded along and looked over the newcomers. Perhaps not as military as they could look, but none of them cared too much as long as they got the job done. And at least they stood out. The men set about locking and loading, finishing tooling up as they piled into the cars. Each one started up and lined up by the road as the Captain gave Bishop a firm handshake and a nod. He then spoke to clarify the immediate plan.<br><br><strong>"So, Jean in the cab with me driving. Rogue, Psylocke and you, Bishop, in the back. Jean stops the truck and you all move to intercept. My men will monitor the situation and intervene if things start to get bad."</strong><br><br>The Captain headed over to the large SWAT van, opening up the drivers side and flicking the heavy back doors open. He lifted himself into the drivers seat and started the engine, getting ready to head off as soon as everyone was in. <br><br><hr><br>In the distance Sabretooth and his henchmen drove steadily down the interstate highway. It had been cleared out of traffic for some distance now. Clearly something was being planned and civilians had been got out the way. But he didn't care one bit. In fact he chuckled to himself and slammed his foot down, picking up speed. If he was going to be met with resistance they would at least feel some pain in the process of stopping him. The two grunts in the back wouldn't be much help in a serious situation, but at least the thermo could get things done. Not that the fight mattered. In the back the two Epsilon's were loading up an assortment of small arms, ready to open fire if the van was breached. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>09-03-2017, 00:38:11</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://jawbreaker.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/JDW6.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Bishop<br><strong>Location:</strong> Californian highway roadside <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept. 8th, 4:00 PM <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Psylocke, Jean Grey, Rogue<br><strong>Content:</strong> In the van and ready<br><hr><br>Bishop was happy that the officers appeared to accept the plan, and that his team were maintaining a professional attitude. He felt a little pride for them all, even if Jean was a teacher too Bishop was by some distance the oldest X-Man here and felt responsible for everyone. He returned the Captain's handshake and headed to the van with him. It was a big vehicle, and if it came to trying to run the other truck off the road it would be chaos at best. Severe injuries for everyone in both vehicles would be nearly garunteed. He could only really hope Jean could manage it, as his powers were far too explosive to utilise near so much live ammunition. When the van was opened up he nodded to Jean, pointing up to the cab.<br><br><strong>"You're up front it looks like. The goal is stopping the truck slow and smooth. I know you can probably do it easily, but if we throw it around we could cause a lot of damage to everything inside. And capture is still the primary goal. I'm sure you can manage it though." <br></strong><br>He gave an encouraging look, but tried his hardest not to come off condescending. He wanted to show her he had faith in her abilities as well as re-affirming her job. As soon as he was finished he turned to Psylocke and Rogue, pointing to the back. <br><br><strong>"You two are in the back with me. We're just sitting tight until the target's stopped, then we move in. Be careful on the approach if they're armed, there's no medicine for a gunshot to the head. When we exit the van try to stick behind me initially until the gunfire stops and I can distract the Sabertooth." <br></strong><br>Of course a lot of this was stating the obvious, but it was important to really drill into their heads that this wasn't a simulation. Granted both had real combat experience, but more recently they had been in a false and safe environment. It was easy to forget just how dangerous real weapons are, even small hand guns. And that arms store was bound to have a great deal more weaponry than that. Bishop stepped foot on the small steps up to the back, grabbing the railing and hauling his heavy body up to sit on the bench. As soon as he was down he took a firm grip on the available hand real and steadied himself. This could be a very, very bumpy road trip. <br><br><strong>"Right, get in, sit down, hold tight and be ready."</strong><br><br>His voice was deep, commanding and serious, yet it managed to maintain a positivity and upbeat note. The kind hearted and warm side of Bishop many at the school knew was still there under the rugged military man.
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crowe</strong> on <strong>10-03-2017, 03:06:56</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t576/croweshadow/Misc/jeangrey_zpsbkag9dl9.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jean Grey<br><strong>Location:</strong> Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8, 4pm<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Bishop, Psylocke, Rogue<br><strong>Content:</strong> On the way to the mission<br><hr><br>Jean was glad to have Psylocke on board this mission. Another telepath could help pick up the load of the work off her. <em>“Betsy, I think it would be best if you telepathically keep everyone connected while I concentrate on my telekinetics.”</em> She said telepathically to the purple-haired bombshell. Stopping the van might be taxing enough for her as it was. And keeping in contact was an advantage they had over Sabertooth’s team, since it seemed they didn’t have a telepath on hand. <br><br>As for Rogue, the young woman was always inside her own head. Jean could tell she seemed a bit distressed, but she had hope that Rogue had truly turned over a new leaf. The Professor vouched for her, after all. Jean trusted his judgment, but the real test would be when the time came to face Mystique. For now, she would give the girl the benefit of the doubt. That’s the least they could do. <br><br>While everyone got ready, Jean tried to clear her head. She had to shut down enough of their thoughts while keeping her abilities useful. It was a fine line but Professor Xavier had taught her well. Her attention was drawn to the Captain once they were ready to begin the mission. <strong>“Yes, sir. We are ready.”</strong> She said and followed the man to the van and getting in. <strong>“Don’t worry Bishop. I’ll be as gentle as I can.”</strong> She wouldn’t want any unwanted explosions to happen. <br><br>Jean wringed her hands together as they got closer to their destination. She would be facing Wolverine’s killer. <em>“No, focus on the mission, Jean.”</em> She thought to herself. Psylocke and Rogue would probably get lost in the fighting, so it was her and Bishop’s job to keep a level head in case things got out of hand. Personal scores had to wait. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>16-03-2017, 04:44:11</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/002/575/243/large/jeehyung-lee-psylocke.jpg?1463288821)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Psylocke<br><strong>Location:</strong> Meeting with Officers on the Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8th at 1600<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jean Grey, Bishop, Rogue<br><strong>Content:</strong> Making friends<br><hr><br><br>Not for the first time the dark haired woman reflected on why she avoided such things as team work.&nbsp; A dangerous flash crossed her eyes when Bishop gave his orders though she kept her lips guarded and her mind to herself.&nbsp; Instead she only bowed her head slightly in confirmation before sliding forward to take her place inside the van.&nbsp; Old habits die hard though as she palmed from the table a simple flash-bang grenade for the objective ahead.&nbsp; Though invited to take the device she still preferred her method.&nbsp; <br><br>Once inside the van she would inspect the small device.&nbsp; Fingers toyed with the pin that would ignite the ingredients inside.&nbsp; Eyes closed as she envisioned making use of the weapon to close the precious distance between the targets and her body.&nbsp; Gunfire would become useless and she could take them quickly.&nbsp; Softly she reached down to lift the thin fabric that would cover the lower portion of her face.&nbsp; A ritual before combat it would seem.&nbsp; From above that mask her eyes drifted toward Jean and another nod given.<br><br>Psylocke leaned her head forward as she stretched out her mind to those inside the back of the van.&nbsp; Each might feel a tickle to their senses, almost like a gentle reminder that their stove was left on back at home before she pressed forward to make the links between them.<br><br><em>We are now connected and you may push your thoughts forward to each.&nbsp; Try to keep them quiet though.</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ace Flyer</strong> on <strong>17-03-2017, 16:32:15</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c9/97/df/c997df45de999d0a82d417006afbf590.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Rogue<br><strong>Location:</strong> Meeting with Officers on the Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8th at 1600<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jean Grey, Bishop, Psylocke<br><strong>Content:</strong> Preparing.<br><hr><br>Rogue frowned slightly as her comments and concerns were just ignored by Bishop. He didn't even address her...Fine. If he wanted to be that way, so be it. But when things went to shit and Sabertooth was tearing them all a new one, it would be on his head. Bishop was no Wolverine, after all. And the old Logan, the Logan that had been her friend, had always been the one that would deal with Sabertooth. She remembered watching their fights when she had still been a part of the Brotherhood. Mystique had always kept her back when the X-Men's heaviest hitters were around, keeping her in reserve, as a last resort trump card. With a few touches, getting in close when their enemies were distracted, she could end fights. And on more than once occasion she had done just that. It was why the X-Men had hated her, when she first showed up looking for help from Professor Xavier. <br><br>She wasn't that way anymore, though. Such a blatant and weaponized used of her powers had messed her up, mentally. And it was something she was still recovering from, even if the wrong memories and flashbacks were rare anymore. If it meant saving lives, though, and getting revenge for the brutal slaying of the man that had vouched the most for her...She owed Logan more than just letting him be remembered as the man Sabertooth had killed. <br><br>"Let's just get this over with them..." she mumbled, and followed the others into the van. Sighing as they took a seat in the back, she shivered as Psylocke did her thing. "Hng...Well, ain't that like old times, eh Betsy?" she chuckled slightly, glancing at the ninja, referencing their first meeting. <br><br>Not like there was much else to do but talk as they got to the fight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>20-03-2017, 12:37:17</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Scene Setting</span></span></strong></div><br><br><br><div align="center">(https://www.orbitz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/california-highway-395.jpg)</div><br><br>Sabretooth growled like an animal as he saw the SWAT van and police cars heading directly at him to intercept. He didn't even consider hitting the brakes or turning once. He had his orders, and if Erik needed this to happen he'd make it happen. And as chaotically and violently as possible, too. The van had picked up a fair amount of speed now, and he wasted no time pointing it directly at the vehicles ahead. Meanwhile he nodded to the thermokinetic beside him. He didn't even know the guy's name, but he got the job done. <br><br>As soon as he was given the nod Jack, the thermokinetic, knew what he was meant to do. He lowered the window on his side, raising up his palm and focusing. The temperature in the cab dropped rapidly, frosting over some of the glass a little. But the aim of his powers was a fair ways away. Underneath the tires of the police cars black ice began to form, causing two of the four cruisers to spin out off the road almost instantly. The others lost all speed and had to drive at a crawl, before he pushed his powers further and almost completely froze their fuel pipes. The cars surrounding the other police van were all left in the dust, with the officers in them getting out and taking cover cautiously. <br><br>Then Jack turned his attention to the van carrying the real threats, once again raising up his palm and dropping the temperature from a blistering heat to sub-zero. The wheels of the target van struggled a little but the weight helped it to keep heading forward, just with less control. It began to veer along the road as the captain struggled to keep it steady, heavily shaking around everyone in the back with a loud crash. <br><br>While Jack did his job excellently Sabertooth just smirked and kept flooring it, heading for a direct collision with the other van. An accident he would easily survive, but one that would likely kill or concuss most occupants of the other vehicle. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>20-03-2017, 12:42:27</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://jawbreaker.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/JDW6.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Bishop<br><strong>Location:</strong> Californian highway roadside <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept. 8th, 4:00 PM <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Psylocke, Jean Grey, Rogue<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shaken around, ordering the interception<br><hr><br>Bishop heard over the radio the sounds of panic as the police officers cars span out or froze over. He had expected something to stop their back up, and just hoped they could safely come to a halt without being severely wounded. It seemed like things mostly went okay, and that taking cover was the smartest option. The thermokinetic doing this could easily stop their hearts with ice if they weren't careful. <br><br>Then Bishop felt the effects of the ice on the van, and was immediately thrown from his seat despite holding on as tightly as he could. The veering was violent to say the least, and he hit the opposite wall hard, thankfully avoiding either of the two girls in the back. Hopefully they'd be light enough to avoid having as much momentum as he did. Although the kinetic impact didn't harm him, and instead just caused a brief flash of red light in his eyes. The captain quickly pointed out to him that they were headed for a direct collision, and he knew he had to give the order to stop the other van.<br><br><strong>"Now, Jean! Stop their truck!"</strong><br><br>He gave the order in a deep bellow, just to make sure she heard over the swerving van, crashes and tire squeal as the captain tried to keep headed in a straight line. Bishop held on tight, using his power a little to strengthen his grip and avoid falling again. He turned to the two in the back, as any second both vans would be stopped right next to each other. <br><br><strong>"Right, this is it. Be ready for anything and focus on taking down the thugs in the back. Then you can come help me with the big guy."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crowe</strong> on <strong>25-03-2017, 01:07:38</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t576/croweshadow/Misc/jeangrey_zpsbkag9dl9.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jean Grey<br><strong>Location:</strong> Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8, 4pm<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Bishop, Psylocke, Rogue<br><strong>Content:</strong> On the way to the mission<br><hr><br><em>“Got you.” </em>Jean replied through Psylocke’s telepathic link. She was ready to do this. Being in the front seat with the captain, she was focused on what was coming. Once she could see the van coming their way, Jean concentrated her telekinetic abilities to reach out towards it. She was assessing its speed and size to determine how much strength she had to utilize. If she measured wrong, she could flip the van and there could be an explosion. They needed to avoid that. <br><br>Already the thermokinetic was proving to be a problem for the other cars it seemed. However, Jean could not focus on stopping the van <em>and</em> stopping his brain all at once. She had to choose, and the priority was the stolen van. The ice on their wheels made it hard to keep steady and only the seatbelts kept Jean from being shaken too much. She could hear tumbling in the back, but she could not spare her attention to keep the others in a telekinetic bubble. All of her attention was now locked onto the incoming vehicle speeding their way. It would be strenuous, but she was confident now that she could stop it. <br><br>Once Bishop gave the order, Jean unbuckled her seatbelt and kept herself steady with telekinesis as she stood up and out through the sunroof. <strong>“Keep her steady, captain!”</strong> She said. Strong winds made her red hair look like a wild flame. Her hands placed before her, Jean concentrated on the vehicle and first focused on the tires. Sabertooth’s gang would first feel it more like hitting a speed bump, then slowly the front of the van was tilted up. Jean had to pull the van as she lifted it off the ground or the backlash of stopping such a fast moving object with that much weight would disable her. <br><br>When she felt she had a good grip on it, she lifted the back and completely suspended it in the air. It took great effort to keep it steady with how much it weighed, but she managed. <em>“Everyone, go now!”</em> She was practically a bullseye to their enemies and with her powers concentrated on the van, the thermokinetic could attack her while she was defenseless. They needed to act now and get all the villains away from the stolen van so she could pull it closer. <em>“I don’t know how much longer I can hold it!”</em> She warned the others. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>31-03-2017, 10:45:17</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/002/575/243/large/jeehyung-lee-psylocke.jpg?1463288821)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Psylocke<br><strong>Location:</strong> Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8th at 1600<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jean Grey, Bishop, Rogue<br><strong>Content:</strong> Making friends...still<br><hr><br>The mind was an instrument to be utilized just as one might use their arms to punch or their legs to kick.&nbsp; Even for those lacking powers of telepathy and telekinesis, the mind was the same and could used as such.&nbsp; Psylocke focused her mind then along these ancient tenets as her instructors had taught her to do.&nbsp; A battle trance as such struck where her mind was allowed to take a secondary role to her instincts and body.&nbsp; When the call went up for battle she was not the second to act but instead the first from the door.&nbsp; Already her hand was popping the pin on the grenade she had taken.<br><br>“Ears!” was the cry that left her lips.&nbsp; The flashbang grenade in her hand already launched toward the van accompanied by a pair of smaller and more ancient devices.&nbsp; There would be an explosion of light and sound around the van, accompanied by a powerful amount of smoke that seemed to cover and flood over the can.&nbsp; Psylocke pressed forward then seeming to be undeterred by the prospect of not seeing.&nbsp; Instead her main concern seemed to be in pulling the red cloth over her nose and lips.&nbsp; A purple glow descended from her right hand as she crept closer to the covered van.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: X-Men: American Civil War - Mission Thread 2</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ace Flyer</strong> on <strong>13-04-2017, 13:48:22</strong>
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				<hr><div class="floatleft">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c9/97/df/c997df45de999d0a82d417006afbf590.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Rogue<br><strong>Location:</strong> Highway<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Sept 8th at 1600<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jean Grey, Bishop, Psylocke<br><strong>Content:</strong> Action!<br><hr><br>Rogue grunted at the sudden stop to the van, managing to keep a grip on the security bar to stay in her seat. When the order to move came, she paused, waiting to let Psylocke and Bishop head out ahead of her, before following them out. <br><br>As Psylocke threw out a flashbang grenade, Rogue circled the van. If the two vans had stopped beside each other, the mutants in the back of Sabertooth's vehicle would be getting out at the front of their own--where the police captain and Jean Grey would be exposed in the cab to any weapon fire. Moving along the side of the van opposite from where the Brotherhood's van was, she would pause at the cab, looking over the hood to ensure she wasn't jumping into fire, before ducking low and rushing out around the vehicle.<br><br>Which ever Brotherhood mutant had gotten out first would have Rogue barreling right at him, her first action to grab whatever weapon he was holding and push the barrel up into the sky--if able, she would slam the top of the weapon into his face, aiming for his nose. Then with a knee-strike to the man's groin, she'd slip a leg around his for leverage to twist and throw him, all while hopefully keeping control of the weapon, which she would bring up then for her own use, aiming at any other mutants that were coming out and not being dealt with by Psylocke.
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