(The voice from below speaks again.)
"So, the fact that hundreds of heavily armed soldiers backed by tanks are descending on your position, this news delivered by nothing less than a talking cat, is considered unremarkable?"
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books.-Looks down at the voice-
Sometimes, I wish I'd never built that stupid Auto-Axe. I mean, None of this would have happened and I could live my life in peace.
-charges energy weapons again, in preparation for these Taurus attack forces-
"One thing, though- apparently the eldest goat is the bastard child of Muhammad Ali and the Hulk." ~ Exelixi, on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.-sigh- Fine. God, I havn't had a decent fight in years Um, sorry, I got kind of restless...
"A closed mouth doesn't get fed. An open mouth swallows 8 spiders a year." - Don Zabu"I may not have the manpower to beat them in open conflict, but that isn't the point of guerrila forces anyway. Fight smarter, not harder. Lure 'em into a chokepoint and... gotcha. Anyway, I've seen... weirder. As for my hit 'n' run, it was going to be a supply depot."
Flanker taps his rifle idly, checking his HUD occasionally.
Locking you up on radar since '09"You intend to fight then? With a mere truckload of men?"
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books.... You call tapping a loaded weapon intelligent?
"A closed mouth doesn't get fed. An open mouth swallows 8 spiders a year." - Don Zabu"Listen, I know where the trigger is, and what will set this thing off. Tapping is not one of those things. Anyway, if you set up your men intelligently..."
He starts talking animatedly with the men in the truck. They nod and scramble off the truck, which speeds off. The fighters begin to get into vantage points that would be concealed from the ground, but would allow them to keep a good eye on enemies below.
"...You can achieve a lot."
Locking you up on radar since '09They can't all be amoral dicks, can they?
"A closed mouth doesn't get fed. An open mouth swallows 8 spiders a year." - Don Zabu"You know the story: don't die for your country, make the other bastard die for his. And to be honest, in this place you don't win battles through propaganda alone. Looks like the ambush is setting up nicely. Good chokepoint, though it's a shame that I'll have to use those Javelins."
Flanker shuffles deeper into cover.
Locking you up on radar since '09"If that is your decision... However, there is an alternative... if you were willing to withdraw however. It may avoid deaths tonight."
"Your true enemy is the man who claims control of this city, is it not? I know of something he is after, something far more decisive than any city battle between insurgents and men who have been bought and sold..."
(The cats eyes glow green briefly.)
'...and there is another benefit to where I would lead you.'
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books."I know a path branching off from where we are going that leads us underneath a lightly defended major arms manufacturing plant and warehouse that supplies much of your foes arms... and is also likely sold unscrupulously abroad. You could destroy a major evil tonight... to no casualties... instead of merely winning a minor engagement at heavy casualties for little strategic gain. If you would have your troops follow me, I can lead you there. You will learn much..."
(The cat turns to leave down a street.)
"Of course, at the end of the day, it is up to you. We all make our own destinies."
(The cat looks at Rifflet and Made Of Axes)
"It is good to see you well and grown, child. And you too, Axes."
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books.-pets cat- It's good to see you Chainsaw. You Crazy Awesome bastard, you.
edited 28th Aug '10 4:12:18 PM by rifflet
"A closed mouth doesn't get fed. An open mouth swallows 8 spiders a year." - Don Zabu"Fine. But if this is a trap, you'll be our group's first blood tonight, and we'll come for the rest of your merry little group. Men, follow the creature."
The freedom fighters clamber out of their positions and - much like a proper military force - seperate by a set amount to ensure that one strike cannot take a cluster out at once. Flanker follows the creature, as do the others.
Locking you up on radar since '09As Flanker isn't going to be with us much longer, should we leave this for tonight?
(The cat shows mild surprise in its voice, though its expression is neutral as ever.)
"You are observant, child. I am not the guardian however. Merely one of its messengers."
(To Flanker)
"I am glad you have seen the sense of what I say. Come then, we must leave."
edited 28th Aug '10 4:20:25 PM by GameChainsaw
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books.Good to see you again, Chainsaw, even if you're a cat now.
How did you survive the fight? I checked afterwards, there was nothing left. I saw your body consumed by Strigon's acidic blood.
"One thing, though- apparently the eldest goat is the bastard child of Muhammad Ali and the Hulk." ~ Exelixi, on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.As I said, I am merely a messenger. I do share much of his memories however, including his companions in the last moments of his physical form.
My master has retreated back within his guardian orb. He requires awakening, and you, who saw him last, are most appropriate to that task.
(The cat proceeds down a street.)
edited 28th Aug '10 4:24:07 PM by GameChainsaw
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books.-Follows the cat, energy weapons on standby in case of sudden ambush-
"One thing, though- apparently the eldest goat is the bastard child of Muhammad Ali and the Hulk." ~ Exelixi, on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.-hops along with Axes-
"A closed mouth doesn't get fed. An open mouth swallows 8 spiders a year." - Don ZabuMy last post tonight for this topic.
After a brief walk, the cat pauses in front of the door to a grand building, built to look ancient despite the youth of the city, labelled "Babylons Museum Of Ancient Curiosities." The cat waits impatiently at the door.
edited 28th Aug '10 4:38:41 PM by GameChainsaw
The term "Great Man" is disturbingly interchangeable with "mass murderer" in history books.(a person with full arms walks out of the museum) I say, it should really be called "Babylon's Museum Of Ancient Curiosities" instead of "Babylons Museum Of Ancient Curiosities." (looks around) Oh hi. (drops stuff in arms and tackles Rifflet.) Sorry, but It's the best way to be introduced around here.
edited 28th Aug '10 4:43:08 PM by AlirozTheConfused
Never be without a Hat! Hot means heat. I don't care if your usage dates to 1300, it's my word, not yours. My Pm box is open.

Stop it. Rifflet, would you mind getting down now?
-moves a gauntleted hand to provide a stepping stone so Rifflet can get down-
Might I ask where this hit-and-run is to take place?
edited 28th Aug '10 3:29:14 PM by MadeOfAxes
"One thing, though- apparently the eldest goat is the bastard child of Muhammad Ali and the Hulk." ~ Exelixi, on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.