ByteRynn
First Post
The Helicarrier arrives in New York City.
The city you return to is very different than the city you left. Buildings are torn down. The Triskellion is heavily damaged. Smoke still lingers in the air and there are still a number of bodies amongst the rubble. Over the course of the next month, The United States is reeling from the massive international assault. All forces who aren't directly trying to keep watch for another Post-Human invasion are occupied with rebuilding the damaged infrastructure.
During this time:
Xian Qi Xan: [sblock]Upon arriving in NYC, you are quickly escorted into the lower levels of the Triskellion. At first, you are somewhat panicked that you are being escorted back to a cell, but it very quickly is obvious you are being taken through a medical installation. When your guards arrive at a door, they are met by a large man with shockingly red hair. You recognize him as Col. Dougan. He seems concerned.
"Xian, SHIELD is in danger, and as I said back on the carrier, we are thankful for your help and regretful of the damage that a rogue faction of our organization has put you through, however, we have a favor to ask. A man lays dying on the other side of this door. He was wounded in the initial assault, and has since been treated brutally by his captors. Will you save his life?"
The door opens, and lying in a hospital bed, connected to a number of life-support devices, lies a black man, bald, one eye horribly scarred and missing, one arm severed, the stub cauterized and packed in some kind of clear gel. He is bruised, cut, and clearly unconscious.[/sblock]
Stonewall, Sunspot, The Voice: [sblock]You are set to doing what you can to help rebuild parts of the Triskellion. After a week of restoring the basic life-support and tracking down a handful of High-level prisoners hiding out in the bowels of the Laberynthine fortress, you are summoned to Col. Dougan's office.
In the office he sits, with another man waiting. Dougan speaks.
"Your successes in Brazil and Atlanta were very nearly absolute. The recovery team was able to get some vital files that may be useable in finding out what was targeted in our own databases. SHIELD has decided to give you all commendations for jobs well done. Good work."
He then gestures toward the stranger. "This is David Oaksbridge. He has been assigned to MutantOps, and we would like to have him join our new, oficially commissioned mutant Task Force, known as X-force. He showed valor during the assault on the Triskellion, and might have just the skills and training to aid you in your future missions. Now, with the recent debacles with the X-men and the New Mutants, The Whitehouse is pushing for some positive Mutant-government relations. We have decided to publically aknknowledge that we have a group of Mutant-Ops working for us, that have been registered and are being tracked by the government. We are not going to release your civilian names in order to protect your families, and any private lives you may foolishly decide to attempt. We will be releasing limited footage of your combat in Atlanta, showcasing your heroism and skill. We are currently working on uniforms approved by the PR division that will both hide your identities and work with your abilities. We have taken Blackout off the team, as his skills are too valuable to take public. His existance is classified. There are other mutants we may be approaching for this force, however, the four of you are the core. We will be in touch with you concerning your new uniforms and your next mission. Until then, you have a few weeks where you are welcome to take it easy here in the city or in the Triskellion's lounge. Do you have any questions?"[/sblock]
Shadowjack [sblock] About a week after the fighting largely subsides in NYC, you are asked to report to Col. Dougan's office. Dougan is in charge of Mutant Corps division of Shield.
"Welcome David. We have heard of your valor in the battle for the Triskellion, and have decided to overlook your past...problems, in favor of giving you a chance to work for us. You have been assigned to Mutant Corps, which means that your future is mine. We can grant you some modicum of financial stability and freedom to decide your own fate, so long as you undertake certain jobs for us. Is that agreeable? Good. Your future teammates will arrive in a moment."
Dougan waits a few minutes, when the door opens again, and three men walk in. One is young, and heavily muscled. Another is also young, and clearly of hispanic origin, wearing the styles of the street. The final is a good deal older, with a very plesant face and wearing a simple outfit, accented with a black leatehr jacket.
He says to them, "Your successes in Brazil and Atlanta were very nearly absolute. The recovery team was able to get some vital files that may be useable in finding out what was targeted in our own databases. SHIELD has decided to give you all commendations for jobs well done. Good work."
He then gestures toward you. "This is David Oaksbridge. He has been assigned to MutantOps, and we would like to have him join our new, oficially commissioned mutant Task Force, known as X-force. He showed valor during the assault on the Triskellion, and might have just the skills and training to aid you in your future missions. Now, with the recent debacles with the X-men and the New Mutants, The Whitehouse is pushing for some positive Mutant-government relations. We have decided to publically aknknowledge that we have a group of Mutant-Ops working for us, that have been registered and are being tracked by the government. We are not going to release your civilian names in order to protect your families, and any private lives you may foolishly decide to attempt. We will be releasing limited footage of your combat in Atlanta, showcasing your heroism and skill. We are currently working on uniforms approved by the PR division that will both hide your identities and work with your abilities. We have taken Blackout off the team, as his skills are too valuable to take public. His existance is classified. There are other mutants we may be approaching for this force, however, the four of you are the core. We will be in touch with you concerning your new uniforms and your next mission. Until then, you have a few weeks where you are welcome to take it easy here in the city or in the Triskellion's lounge. Do you have any questions?"[/sblock]
The city you return to is very different than the city you left. Buildings are torn down. The Triskellion is heavily damaged. Smoke still lingers in the air and there are still a number of bodies amongst the rubble. Over the course of the next month, The United States is reeling from the massive international assault. All forces who aren't directly trying to keep watch for another Post-Human invasion are occupied with rebuilding the damaged infrastructure.
During this time:
Xian Qi Xan: [sblock]Upon arriving in NYC, you are quickly escorted into the lower levels of the Triskellion. At first, you are somewhat panicked that you are being escorted back to a cell, but it very quickly is obvious you are being taken through a medical installation. When your guards arrive at a door, they are met by a large man with shockingly red hair. You recognize him as Col. Dougan. He seems concerned.
"Xian, SHIELD is in danger, and as I said back on the carrier, we are thankful for your help and regretful of the damage that a rogue faction of our organization has put you through, however, we have a favor to ask. A man lays dying on the other side of this door. He was wounded in the initial assault, and has since been treated brutally by his captors. Will you save his life?"
The door opens, and lying in a hospital bed, connected to a number of life-support devices, lies a black man, bald, one eye horribly scarred and missing, one arm severed, the stub cauterized and packed in some kind of clear gel. He is bruised, cut, and clearly unconscious.[/sblock]
Stonewall, Sunspot, The Voice: [sblock]You are set to doing what you can to help rebuild parts of the Triskellion. After a week of restoring the basic life-support and tracking down a handful of High-level prisoners hiding out in the bowels of the Laberynthine fortress, you are summoned to Col. Dougan's office.
In the office he sits, with another man waiting. Dougan speaks.
"Your successes in Brazil and Atlanta were very nearly absolute. The recovery team was able to get some vital files that may be useable in finding out what was targeted in our own databases. SHIELD has decided to give you all commendations for jobs well done. Good work."
He then gestures toward the stranger. "This is David Oaksbridge. He has been assigned to MutantOps, and we would like to have him join our new, oficially commissioned mutant Task Force, known as X-force. He showed valor during the assault on the Triskellion, and might have just the skills and training to aid you in your future missions. Now, with the recent debacles with the X-men and the New Mutants, The Whitehouse is pushing for some positive Mutant-government relations. We have decided to publically aknknowledge that we have a group of Mutant-Ops working for us, that have been registered and are being tracked by the government. We are not going to release your civilian names in order to protect your families, and any private lives you may foolishly decide to attempt. We will be releasing limited footage of your combat in Atlanta, showcasing your heroism and skill. We are currently working on uniforms approved by the PR division that will both hide your identities and work with your abilities. We have taken Blackout off the team, as his skills are too valuable to take public. His existance is classified. There are other mutants we may be approaching for this force, however, the four of you are the core. We will be in touch with you concerning your new uniforms and your next mission. Until then, you have a few weeks where you are welcome to take it easy here in the city or in the Triskellion's lounge. Do you have any questions?"[/sblock]
Shadowjack [sblock] About a week after the fighting largely subsides in NYC, you are asked to report to Col. Dougan's office. Dougan is in charge of Mutant Corps division of Shield.
"Welcome David. We have heard of your valor in the battle for the Triskellion, and have decided to overlook your past...problems, in favor of giving you a chance to work for us. You have been assigned to Mutant Corps, which means that your future is mine. We can grant you some modicum of financial stability and freedom to decide your own fate, so long as you undertake certain jobs for us. Is that agreeable? Good. Your future teammates will arrive in a moment."
Dougan waits a few minutes, when the door opens again, and three men walk in. One is young, and heavily muscled. Another is also young, and clearly of hispanic origin, wearing the styles of the street. The final is a good deal older, with a very plesant face and wearing a simple outfit, accented with a black leatehr jacket.
He says to them, "Your successes in Brazil and Atlanta were very nearly absolute. The recovery team was able to get some vital files that may be useable in finding out what was targeted in our own databases. SHIELD has decided to give you all commendations for jobs well done. Good work."
He then gestures toward you. "This is David Oaksbridge. He has been assigned to MutantOps, and we would like to have him join our new, oficially commissioned mutant Task Force, known as X-force. He showed valor during the assault on the Triskellion, and might have just the skills and training to aid you in your future missions. Now, with the recent debacles with the X-men and the New Mutants, The Whitehouse is pushing for some positive Mutant-government relations. We have decided to publically aknknowledge that we have a group of Mutant-Ops working for us, that have been registered and are being tracked by the government. We are not going to release your civilian names in order to protect your families, and any private lives you may foolishly decide to attempt. We will be releasing limited footage of your combat in Atlanta, showcasing your heroism and skill. We are currently working on uniforms approved by the PR division that will both hide your identities and work with your abilities. We have taken Blackout off the team, as his skills are too valuable to take public. His existance is classified. There are other mutants we may be approaching for this force, however, the four of you are the core. We will be in touch with you concerning your new uniforms and your next mission. Until then, you have a few weeks where you are welcome to take it easy here in the city or in the Triskellion's lounge. Do you have any questions?"[/sblock]
