Outcasts Forever: Issue #1 - Red America

[Arani Korden]

Beast

A sign down the road pointed to the west and read, “Supreme Soviet Compound ¼ mile, Restricted area, Authorized Personnel (Tours by appointment only)”

"Almost there, gentlemen. Shall we see how much farther stealth can take us? Or does someone have a better plan?"

As he speaks, Hank is fiddling with the "wristwatch" he's wearing.

ooc: Unless the others have a better plan, I assume we're just hopping the fence, so to speak. Since the Beast can't turn into sand or become intangible, he's made a few minor modifications to his Image Inducer; should the need arise, he'll spend a hero point and switch his gadgets from Shapeshift to Invisibility.

 

[Mark Chance]

The Falcon

Madison and 43th Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

"Crowd control and public safety. These are our concerns right now. If things get out of control, those are the only reasons we intervene." Damn. I really hate to do this. "Carol and Sam, I want you two to get to a nearby rooftop to get a better look. If anything big happens, you'll have a better vantage point from up there. Any questions?"

The Falcon nods and jogs across the street toward an alley, wanting to use the space between buildings as cover for his ascent to the top of a nearby rooftop.

Redwing, see if you can get a lock on Reed Richards. We need some idea about what he has planned.

Once on top of the roof, the Falcon does the same.

 

[Radiant]

Binary

Madison and 43th Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

He looked back at Carol knowing exactly how she felt. He felt the same way. "We can't get into this. We don't know where anyone stands here. We don't know what they are about. We can't choose sides based on what they do back home. We have to stay neutral, for now." He really hoped they understood. If any of them pushed the issue he was not sure he could stand his ground.

As they got closer and could get a good look at what was happening it really dawned on Jack how different this world was. At the announcement to move back, Jack motioned the others to fall back from the crowd with him so they could talk. "Crowd control and public safety. These are our concerns right now. If things get out of control, those are the only reasons we intervene." Damn. I really hate to do this. "Carol and Sam, I want you two to get to a nearby rooftop to get a better look. If anything big happens, you'll have a better vantage point from up there. Any questions?"

I hope Hank's team is doing well. I don't know how much longer I can deal with this.

"Got it."
She nods to Cap, understanding how much being the leader must suck right now and runs into the oppsoite direction of the Falcon so they can cover the most space. If a quick glance revelas no one around she changes again. A short burst of white fire later she takes position hopin got catch a glance of the people inside the Baxter Building.
"Just hope Mr Richards is not planning something stupid, that warnung doesn't sound good at all."

 

[kid A]

Sandman

Originally posted by The Beast
"Almost there, gentlemen. Shall we see how much farther stealth can take us? Or does someone have a better plan?"

"I'm thinkin' stealth is still gonna be th' best way ta go." Flint replied as they continued forward. He continued, jokingly, "But, I ain't exactly the brains of this outfit, ain't I?"

 

[Keia]

Madison and 43th Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Falcon

From his vantage point and the enhanced senses of his ally, Redwing, Falcon can see into the melted portion of the Baxter Building. It looks like Reed Richards (though he isn’t all stretchy) and the Thing (who looks like the thing). There is no sight of Sue Richards. There is a boy of a young boy near Reed, he looks burned to a crisp. There are . . . or were . . . three people in guardian armor within the building as well, All three look burned to a crisp. Reed is wearing a metal helmet like device. Neither you nor Redwing have any idea what it could be.

Binary

Binary saw all of the things above except for the boy and the other crisped guardians. Looking from a decent amount of concealment, Binary is surprised to note that Darkstar is looking at her as she passed near the building on one of her flybys in crowd control. Up closer, those armored units seem closer to man-sized Sentinels than to guardian armor (Carol has seen both).

Captain America, Moon Knight, and Mr. Immortal

The crowd has started to back up, on the request of police and firemen who are forcing them back. Obviously, the police and fire seem to be taking Reed seriously – even if the crowd hasn’t. Jack, Jake and Craig help where they can particularly with younger people and the elderly.

One old woman mentioned in passing to Craig (Jack overheard), “Only a matter of time for something like this to happen . . . they’ve had those boys locked in that building for years and years . . . government think tank or something or other . . . say you’re not with the government are you? You won’t tell on a little old lady?”

 

[Radiant]

Binary

Since she thankfully did not see the dead people inside Carol still thinks most is under control and leaps for cover once Darkstar looks at her.
Crap, scouting was lot more easy in space. Even a plasmabeing isn't too obvious compared to a starship.

 

[Keia]

Fecheimer Uniforms and Costumes
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Vision, Beast, Sandman

As the trio discussed their options, an elderly gentleman in black exited the store. Before exiting completely, he called back into the store, “Five more minutes, girls, let’s load up.” As he walked past, the man addressed the ‘duo’, “Good day ta ya, lads.”

In addition to the sign down the road, the road had a double row of trees on either side, effectively concealing someone from the road if tey were to walk on the other side. A single communication tower could be seen over the trees.

OOC: If nothing else is done here, then continue with the description below, otherwise, ignore.

The ‘duo’ made their way across the highway and pass the tree line. Beyond the line was natural habitat, trees, grasses and wildlife native to the area in abundance. Sufficeint cover was available to make the journey to a heavy chain fence, indicating the beginning of the property line for the Supreme Soviet compound. The fence was approximately 25 feet tall, with heavy, qarter inch wire links. Barbed wire lined the top of the fence.

Both the Beast and the Vision notice the thin lines at one foot intervals up the fence, very thin gauge. An analysis by Vision determined that (‘spoiler’)

Spoiler

the wire had enough electrical current to do significant harm to normal people. In addition, another frequency was picked up – they appeared to be linked in some manner with the cameras and other sensors of the area.

No guards were apparent while reviewing the grounds that they could see. The large compound was evident from this location (being only a couple hundred yards away.

 

[Mimic]

It would seem that not only is the fence electrified, it is connected to the cameras and other sensors in the area, any distruption would certainly bring some sort of investigation. It would be prudent not to come into contact with it. Is there any way both of you can safely get to the other side?

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America

Madison and 43th Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

One old woman mentioned in passing to Craig (Jack overheard), “Only a matter of time for something like this to happen . . . they’ve had those boys locked in that building for years and years . . . government think tank or something or other . . . say you’re not with the government are you? You won’t tell on a little old lady?”

As they assisted in shifting the crowd from harm, Jack heard what the woman said to Craig.

What exactly is going on here? They have Reed and the FF locked in the Baxter Building to work? And why is there no mention of Sue? This is gonna get out of hand quick! If things do escalate, it really looks like we're going to have to go after the Soviets.

He hid his thoughts and did his best to keep an eye on the battle above.

 

[Arani Korden]

Beast

It would seem that not only is the fence electrified, it is connected to the cameras and other sensors in the area, any distruption would certainly bring some sort of investigation. It would be prudent not to come into contact with it. Is there any way both of you can safely get to the other side?

"I'm afraid I neglected to bring my jetpack." Seeing the look on Flint's face, Hank shrugged. "I have a jetpack. I use it at the school; many of my students can fly, and I have to keep up with them somehow. . . . .

Regardless, I'm not sure I can make it over the fence on my own power. If on of you is strong enough to throw me, though, I think I could manage a safe landing."