Conquest of Mechanus [Beginning]

[Jman]

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The rogueish ronin's DEATH tattoo continues to glow, then one by one, the letters peel from his arm, leaving slight tan marks. They then orbit around him slowly.

Jusuke then points towards the slime.

"Those who are unfit to bear these marks are unfit to continue. By the Patron, be judged!"

The letters then launch one by one towards the slime.

Mark for Death > Slime B

[Cyclo]

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Boarfanger Man finally has a chance to prove his fighting skill...
...Against aliens?

Shaking off his initial confusion, Boarfanger Man prepares for battle. There is simply no time for anything too flashy; so he decides to do a simple jumping strike at the Small Quiet Plateless Najarala

Attack > Snake A

[bass44]

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Hearing small footsteps with the sound of metal jingling together, Bass-Sama turns around to witness a bandit trying to rob him of his money. The bandit draws a sword from their belt while Bass draws his from the holder on his back

Defend > Bandit

[JaxOf7]

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"I just said no fighting!"
Indignantly, Shepard calls forth a horrible claw to slash at the new foes. It is quite literally the stuff of nightmares.
"Go to bed!"

Nightmare Swipe > Snake

[Laggy Blazko]

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Camila: Seems like our companions are under attack. We should help them immediately.

Jem: What? Just 2 slimes and 2 snakes? Our "friends" got this. But I'm sure they sent those weak critters just to scout this place after they took down our ride.

Camila: So if Mechanus' forces know we're here, they could send something much bigger.

Jem: You learn fast, girl.

Camila: Them we must make sure nobody else can report our position.

Jem: Huh, I was going to suggest abandoning these folks now but... Your choice.

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Camila (through headset): Squad, I will scout this area to make sure nobody is spying on us. Please call for help if you need it!

Carefully scout the area.

[Hallan Parva]

"Wha... ?"

Simon the bear scratched at his nose, before rearing back and standing on his hind legs. He gave a sort of confused roar, like he was yawning instead of trying to scare something.

"Did that boy over there just bring in a bandit?" Simon adjusted his glasses. "Why did he bring in a bandit? Were they old friends from school or something?"

Simon shrugs, clambering down on all four limbs and preparing to run straight into the enemies. "Ah, no matter. It's their issue, not ours."


Overbearing > Snake

[Watzup7856]

One day in Tuberus, a man by the name of Butthurt Magoo got lost while trying to find the nearest McDonalds.

"How is there no McDonalds in sight? I mean who doesn't put food on the damn table"

Suddenly a man with a handkerchief over his mouth bumps into him.

"Hey watch where you are going pal. I'm just trying to get my big mac fix"

The man looked at him with a cold stare and tried to walk off.

"HEY NO ONE DENIES ME OF MY CHICKEN MCNUGGIES"

Tries to steal some change > Bass-Sama

[ZipZap]

(>wwalks in thread)
"Hey what's up guys, Scarce here"
Harold said as he walked out from behind a tree
"I swear i was always here, i wasn't slacking off or anything haHA."

Squirt > Snake

[Flippy]

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No way I'm touching this thing... gross-
And they're no use for my research either, damn weaklings!

Machine Gun >  Slime

[Hilman170499]

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Camila: Squad, I will scout this area to make sure nobody is spying on us. Please call for help if you need it!

Hil: Good call.

With that, Camila investigated the area. Everything was seemingly quiet, as if the snakes and slimes were the only things present...

... until the party was approached by a stranger!
Hil: Guys! I think we recorded mysterious entity. Be wary of their intentions!

Hil: DATA GET!

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Slime:
You know these pests. Always trying to chew on your toes! Anyway, they're quite easy; just note their body structure absorbs shock. Wonder how Mechanus has managed to scare them out of the wild, though...

Snake:
A legless reptile that strikes fear in the hearts of many... I have nothing significant to say here. Just be careful of its venom, guys!

Battle A
A mysterious stranger has entered the battle!

Boarfanger Man attacks Snake!
23 damage

"HEY NO ONE DENIES ME OF MY CHICKEN MCNUGGIES"

The mysterious stranger tries to rob Bass-Sama!
Bass-Sama defends himself...
It failed! Bass-Sama got a bit of loose change stolen as the stranger runs off with it. Oh well...
Hil: Focus on the battle! We'll deal with that later, but for now, we need to defend the King.

Snake attacks Shepard!
The attack missed

Ashie uses Machine Gun on Slime!
Hit 3 times! 9 + 9 + 9 = 27 damage

Shepard uses Nightmare Swipe on Snake!
35 damage to Snake
9 damage to Slime

Slime attacks Boarfanger Man!
The attack missed

<Boarfanger Man> END 60/60
<Bass-Sama> END 85/85  ENR 80/80
<Ashie> END 75/75  ENR 110/125
<Shepard> END 55/55  ENR 122/140

<Snake> END 22/80
<Slime> END 64/100

Battle B
Harold uses Squirt on Snake!
5 damage

Snake uses Venomous Bite on Wynn!
15 damage

Simon & Finley use Overbearing on Snake!
22 damage

Jusuke uses Mark for Death!
Slime is Marked!

Slime attacks Simon & Finley!
12 damage

Wynn uses Grab-Strike on Snake!
The attack missed

<Harold> END 100/100  ENR 120/130
<Simon & Finley> END 108/120  ENR 54/70
<Jusuke> END 65/65  ENR 97/110
<Wynn> END 140/155  ENR 82/100

<Snake> END 53/80
<Slime> END 100/100 (Marked)

[Jman]

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The flying letters enter the slime one by one with a series of splats. The word "DEATH" now floats inside the slime.  No matter how much it jiggles, whether in fear or amusement, typeface bold text stays in place.

Producing a sword, Jusuke then hurls it towards the newly marked target.

Attack > Slime

[Thunderono]

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It was probably thrill that clouded Wynn's eyes as Aspus's arm shot through the air.  He counted down the distance to his target with unprecedented excitement.  3 meters... 2 meters... 1 meter...

...Nothing.
"Gh?!"

His attack grasped at air.  Instead of a powerful two-parter throw like he had anticipated, the snake had actually acted before him and dealt damage to his arm.  Wynn stood completely in shock for a moment before regaining his composure.

I should have expected this, he thought to himself.  It's been too long since I've done any real fighting.  Aspus has gotten slow and clunky.  I should've followed his advice and practiced controlling her more.  Hmm...

Wynn scanned the battlefield.  His former target was looking pretty worse for wear, but the slime alongside it seemed perfectly fine (aside from the word DEATH floating inside it).  He clenched his fist with new vigor.

Keep cool this time.  Remember what he said.  I've got this power, but unfocused noise is wasted.  I should cut the flashy stuff and see what Aspus is still capable of.

Attack > Slime

[Cyclo]

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The gelatinous blob's attempted assault was no match for a well placed roll. Good thing he wields a light weapon.
But it seems that the Small Snake Wyvern, or rather, "Snake" will go down in one more well placed strike.
"Focus on the blob. I'm gonna take this thing down."
Trusting in himself, Boarfanger Man goes in for the kill.

Attack > Snake

[ZipZap]

"Well that was a dissapointment, I'm just gonna..."

Water Shield > Jusuke

[JaxOf7]

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Before Shepard unleashed her nightmare claw, the snake bit her chair. It likely thought it was part of her.
It was wrong. It was also slashed by horrible nightmares. The slime got hit a bit as well; misery loves company.
Shepard continues speaking to the snake under the likely false assumption it could understand her:
"First you take out those nice knights, and then you attack me?!"
A boar man dodges the slime then leaps at the snake.
"Know what, snake? Have fun with that."
Shepard aims her next claw at the slime.
"As for you, you attacked my new friend."

Nightmare Swipe > Slime