Outcasts Forever: Issue #1 - Red America

[Keia]

Madison and 43rd Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Battle Before the Baxter Building – Round Two (partial)

Falcon continued his large circle, noting as he craned in neck to take a look that several red hunters had picked up his pursuit. He also noted (from an update from Redwing) that no one was following him (as usual). Sam was extending his lead on the red hued guardsmen but not to the extent that he would have initially thought. They didn’t fire on him . . .

What are you in this world Darkstar? Whatever change has come over you, my light can not be dimmed by your darkness.

“I’m not worried about your light, murderer . . . only your life,” Darkstar venomously replied.

Binary concentrated and a burst of energy propelled her high into the sky, the flames melting bits of the rooftop she occupied only moments before. The Manhattan atmosphere lent her a vapor trail as she arched skyward.

Darkstar growled her frustration and soared skyward in pursuit of Binary. The woman closed to within a hundred feat and fired a blast of darkness that seemed to reluctantly leap from her hand toward Binary. As the beam got close it almost seemed faster (a), which surprised Binary enough that it struck a glancing blow to her.

Reed Richards couldn’t help but see the blaze of light and darkness from the nearby rooftop, if he were looking in that direction. Instead, his eyes were glued to the scene before him below. Captain America standing resolutely before the armored might of the Supreme Soviet.

“Liberator! Is that really you!” Reed called down, his voice barely carrying to Jack as he stood waiting for a reply.

Captain America didn’t have to wait long for a reply, as the Titanium Man wheeled and regarded him. “So, Liberator, is it? Why am I not surprised? I knew Red Hawk’s claim of your death was not to be believed. Comrade Russia has no time to speak to a corpse . . . .”

From an unspoken command, deadly beams of energy rained down on Captain America from the Titanium Man, Crimson Dynamo, and several of the nearby Red Hunters . . .

OOC: Holding for Cap’s response/action

(a) [Darkstar attack result of 21 (Base 23 – 2 range increment) vs. DC of Binary of (24 - 5 + 1) = 20 (run, no dex, plus aerial combat), a hit. Damage is 26L – Protection of 10 vs. a damage save from Binary of Roll 17 +8 = 25, no damage]

 

[Keia]

Supreme Soviet Compound
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Sandman flowed thin against the floor, his body almost imperceptibly thin and clear against the floor of the hallway. In fact, Sandman was fairly certain that the Beast had not seen him, as the Beast was currently walking on him into the adjoining room. Sandman didn’t see the Beast, but the weight of his feet was difficult to ignore.

As the Beast padded quietly into the adjoining room, he (and Sandman) noticed a striking female in dark clothes and an apron. The woman had long ebony tresses that cascaded to her shoulders, her black top accentuating the paleness of her skin . . . and her assets. She was currently loading clothes into a nearby washing machine, the piles on the floor indicated she had a long day ahead of herself.

Beside the laundry and washroom, which was open to the hallway, an open door opposite the laundry lead to a small workshop and storage room. Continuing down the hall, were the unmistakable sounds and smells of a kitchen in full preparation for an afternoon meal. Voice could be heard in the kitchen.

“But why can’t I have a piece before dinner,” a male voice was heard to ask.

 

[Radiant]

Binary

Now that does it. Binary does not want to fight Darkstar but she is not that much of a hero that she just allows herself to be shot.
Girl, I danced with the Imperial Guard you have no idea what you are getting yourself into. Back of!"
She allows the russian superhero to catch up with her.
The fire around her body lights up even more as it protects her from the blast of darknes and she extends her hands. A sphere of power forms around them and a cone of solar flame fires towards darkstar.

ooc: half action to attack with blast/area edffect, just in case I miss. Also using deflection in case darkstar attacks again and areial combot to increase my defense.

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America

Madison and 43rd Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Battle Before the Baxter Building – Round Two (partial)

Jack watched the Soviets every move. He, however, did not flinch. He was tempted at the sound of Richards voice, echoing across the street.

Don't do it Titanium Man. I can see you getting ready. Come on, don't go through with it... Damn.

As energy crackled across the sky from several directions, Captain America readied himself for the attack. With his amazing reflexes and speed, he turned, letting his shield take the full brunt of the attacks. As soon as it was over he would dash to the nearest cover.

Stupid commies never learn.

"Richards! We could use a hand out here!"

OOC: Full defend, using the shield and all of it's resources. Will spend a Hero Point for +5 to defense. OOC:

 

[Keia]

Madison and 43rd Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Battle Before the Baxter Building – Round Two (continued)

Powerful blasts of energy erupted from the gauntlets of the Titanium Man. In a fluid motion, Captain America dodged slightly as he unslung and readied his shield for the assault. Jack deflected the brunt of the initial blast, but a second shot caught him on the side, taking the wind from him momentarily.(b)

Mr. Immortal completed his climb and swung around onto the back of the Red Hunter, riding him like a horse. With a ferocious yell of "Yee-haw," Mr. Immortal tried to direct the blasts of the Hunter, succeeding in moving the attack from but unable to target another Hunter. The Hunter he was on climbed into the air higher (now almost 200 feet off of the ground), spinning around to try and dislodge the hero.

The remaining Hunters fired on Captain America, but he easily deflected their attacks . . . or at least that’s how it appeared to everyone but Captain America. He noticed that several of the blasts we not covered by his shield but were still deflected harmlessly away (Spot total of 28).

Crimson Dynamo was distracted by the antics of Mr. Immortal and fired two well placed blasts into Mr. Immortal’s back (c) . . . then fired once on Captain America. Mr. Immortal was thrust forward from the impact of the first blast, then looked down in surprise to see a beam of energy erupt through his chest from behind . . . before his eyes saw only darkness. Craig slid limply from the Hunter and began to plummet to the ground.

“It’s Clobberin’ Time!!” was the mighty roar as the Thing slammed mid-air into Crimson Dynamo, throwing off his aim on his final attack on Captain America. “That boy was in my poker game . . . .” was the only part heard as the pair continued sailing through a window of an adjacent building with a crash and groan of glass and metal.

Distractedly, Captain America noted that the trajectory of the impact was all off, as if the Thing hadn’t jumped from the building, but from elsewhere.

OOC: and now . . . onto round three.

(b) [Titanium Man attack result of 27 and 30. Cap’s Deflection checks (12 + 5 plus rolls of 20 and 1) one attack deflected. Defense of 21 + 5 (Hero Point) total of 26, failed by 4.

(c) Power attacking with 5. Attack Totals of 20 and 31 (natural 20, increasing damage by 5) from Dynamo. Defense of 19, hit twice. Damage of 14L (29 and 34 total).

 

[Mark Chance]

Madison and 43rd Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Battle Before the Baxter Building – Round Two (continued)

The remaining Hunters fired on Captain America, but he easily deflected their attacks . . .

Slicing through the air above, the Falcon's keen eyes take in Cap's amazing display of shield mastery.

Damn. He may not be the Cap I know, but he's got all the moves.

The Falcon jerks his attention back to the matters at hand, namely lining up on Darkstar and outpacing the Hunters on his tail.

 

[Mimic]

Vision pauses for a moment, although he can become intangeble, he is still prety hard to miss. Glancing around he smiles slightly as floats up and passes through the ceiling into the space between the floors.

This way he can travel with his team mates without being spotted.

 

[Radiant]

ooc: allrady posted my action above.

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America

Madison and 43rd Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon
Battle Before the Baxter Building

Jack was fully aware of the pain from his leg, he just didn't acknowledge it. His eyes went wide as Mr. Immortal was blasted out of the air. He was speechless. Obviously he knew Craig's power but still, to see it like that was not natural. No. We can't let them take Craig's body.

As he came up from behind cover he noticed that the Thing seemed to appear out of nowhere. That and the deflected blasts...

"Sue! If you're out here, they can't take Mr. Immortal with them." He came across the hood of the car he had ducked behind, running for Craig's lifeless body. The first foe that raised a weapon at him was going to get a face full of shield!

 

[Keia]

Madison and 43rd Street
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Battle Before the Baxter Building – Round Three

As Falcon and Redwing flew into their pattern, Falcon was certain that he’d be apply to take a solid swipe at Darkstar when he mentally heard Redwing call, “Slow down, boss. Binary’s getting all blasty.” [spot of 28] Falcon and Redwing widened their arc to arrive hopefully after the blasts. Looking at Darkstar, with her black energy coursing around her, and Binary circling as well, Falcon had the briefest impression that Binary was the ying to Darkstar’s yang.

Binary felt the power of the suns well up in her, channeling power up both arms to flare toward Darkstar as her foe approached.(a) The powerful blast struck Darkstar with full force in the chest, but seemed to be absorbed by the darkness, the light ebbing away. The area around Darkstar glowing with the brightness of the sun momentarily, but it too seemed to be absorbed into Darkstar.

Falcon felt a moment of relief at avoiding the blast as he and Redwing worked their strikes as they flew in. Darkstar seemed to notice their approach, but really paid them no mind.(b) Falcon and Redwing slashed with their claws, but both seemed to impact off of the energy coalescing around the woman. As Falcon flew past, he seemed to catch Darkstar’s eye.

Realizing that Binary did not seem to hurt her, Darkstar wheeled in the air and blasted toward Falcon twice. “Interfere in my fight again, bird-man and I won’t be so gentle.” (c) Spheres of darkness, cold, and energy burst around Falcon, who rolled with the first blast, avoiding the brunt, but rolled right into the second. Energy crackled and Falcon felt muscles and tendons snap – pain radiated through him [disabled].

Titanium man continued his assault against the now fleeing Captain America (to him at least). (d) It appeared that the good Captain was paying particular attention to the Titanium Man as both of his well-placed blasts were deflected off of the increasingly annoying shield that he bore.

The Hunters divided their fire between Captain America and the falling Mr. Immortal, but the few that got close to Jack were easily deflected away. Blasts directed at Mr. Immortal did not deflect away so much as appear to do no damage to the fallen hero. Craig landed limply on the ground . . .only a few feet away from Cap’s arrival.

“I don’t think Reed’s plan is viable any more,” Cap heard a quiet voice close to him, but saw no hint of anyone there. “If it was anyone other than you, I doubt he would have aborted his plan . . . and our chance at freedom. You and I will have words if anything happens to him . . . or others as a result.”

Combat continued inside the sixth floor of the building, crashes and energy fire a plenty. One distinct comment was heard, “Oww, ya blasted tin can!! That better not affect my bowling handicap!”

Over the radio, Captain America heard Moon Knight’s distinct voice, “Cap, things don’t appear right here. There’s a . . . urk!” Silence for a few moments, then the radio clicked again, only this time it was a sultry Russian accented voice, “Spiders strike best from surprise, oh ‘Cap.’ ”

OOC: Summary Hp’s spent (Binary 1) Damage levels (Cap 1 stun hit, Falcon 1 lethal hit and disabled) Mr Immortal, unknown, Moonknight, unknown. And now . . . onto round four. Hero point to be spent, Falcon?

(a) Binary, extra effort to add area, HP to negate fatigue, Attack Roll of 16 + 12 skill total 28, Defense total 23 – Hit! Damage of 25L vs. total save of Darkstar, no damage.

(b) Falcon, fly-by attack, Attack Roll of 10 + 10 skill total 20, Defense total 21 – just missed! But wait +2 for flanking with Redwing – Just hit! Damage of 21s vs. total save of Darkstar, no damage. Redwing, fly-by attack, Attack Roll of 8 + 15 skill +2 flanking total 25, Defense total – hit! Damage of 19s vs. total save of Darkstar, no damage.

(c) Darkstar, Area attack, Rapid shot, Results of 16 and 28 vs. Falcon’s defense of 25 +1 Aerial +2 Dodge, total 28 – one hit! Reflex save of 26 half damage on the second. Damage of 26L and 21L vs. Falcon damage save (using evasion) Rolls of 4 and 17 for totals of 14, and 27, fail by 12, and made.

(d) Titanium Man attack results of 25 and 31 (Natural 20). Cap’s Deflection checks (12 + 5 plus rolls of 12 and 17) both attacks deflected.