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Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#2051: Aug 12th 2010 at 12:10:34 PM

I know, right?

The GHOSTs get into as much cover as possible, mostly unaware of the Kraken.


The A-10s come around again and attack the Kraken simultaneously.

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Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2052: Aug 13th 2010 at 6:22:14 AM

-The missile pack HACS fire AA missiles at the A-10 whilst the Kraken activates it's lasers to prematurely detonate the munitions on the A-10s-

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Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#2053: Aug 13th 2010 at 2:23:26 PM

Somehow I doubt it would be that accurate, and modern weaponry tends to be protected against cooking off. On a related note, the A-10's ammunition for its GAU-8 is behind the titanium "bathtub", rendering it mostly protected.

The GHOSTs switch off their electrical equipment as a flight of F-22s drop two bombs each in the midst of the HACS and the Kraken before speeding away...

Then the EMPs detonate, frying any and all electrical equipment within their large range.

The A-10s fly off, occasionally emitting peculiar noises.


Mitchell switches on his CrossCom. A loud pop greets him as the remnants of the EMP dissipate.

If we hadn't switched off our CrossCom...

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Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2054: Aug 14th 2010 at 12:44:10 AM

-The kraken is immobilized for a few minutes but it's backup systems kick in,it is slowly but surely fixing itself and it fires it's conventional ordinance at the GHOS Ts-

-The HACS are also springing back to life, as they have redundancies specifically designed to bypass EMP and other anti-electronic weapons-

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Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#2055: Aug 14th 2010 at 1:50:21 PM

Another flight buzzes in with another load of EMPs... but these ones have a peculiar difference; though they are smaller, they have armour penetrators. The flight drop them on the Kraken, their momentum giving the bombs an impressive amount of kinetic energy, making them too quick for any anti-projectile measures.

Just as suddenly, the GHOSTs call in an artillery bombardment on the HACS' area.

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Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2056: Aug 14th 2010 at 10:41:34 PM

-The EMP bombs simply penetrate the Kraken's armor and severely damage it, causing it to topple-

-The HACS runs as far from the blast as possible and head straight for the GHOS Ts, though not without casualties-

-The missile pack HACS fire incendiary airburst missiles over the GHOST position-

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Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#2057: Aug 15th 2010 at 1:38:30 PM

Do you think that I'm taking this too seriously?

"Take cover!"

Three of the GHOSTs make it into cover in time - Ramirez almost makes it and ends up with (extremely painful) burns. The rest of the squad winces as they hear his agonised screams. Brown hurries over and drags him into safety.

"Are you alright?"

"Agh... ah... it hurts..." He winces at seemingly every movement.

Ramirez's accuracy will probably be significantly reduced for a fair amount of time.

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Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2058: Aug 16th 2010 at 4:00:30 AM

-The HACS press on the attack and fire more rocket grenades at the position whilst 2 charge the position, chainsaws at the ready-

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Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#2059: Aug 16th 2010 at 4:07:52 PM

The rockets impact the roofs, doing relatively little.

The HACS are met with a barrage of UGL grenades, which are too small for HELs to target.

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Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#2060: Aug 17th 2010 at 2:16:56 AM

I'm back! I'm bringing Shepard's standard 2 squadmates, and if you kill them, that's it. Yeah, you heard me, I'm stripping Shepard of Unity. There again, a krogan is hard to kill.

Shepard and team step out of the shuttle. He is far from the fight.

"Wow, this is a mess. Garrus, give me the medi-gel, looks like we'll have civilians to help."

"I thought Grunt had the medi-gel, Commander."

"Grunt, give me the medi-gel."

"Battlemaster, we don't have any. medi-gel. I should know, I live in the cargo hold."

"Sigh. Weapons ready. We don't know what we'll meet. Could be mechs, could be a krogan army."

Curse the ill fortune that led you to me.
Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2061: Aug 17th 2010 at 4:36:11 AM

-The HACS dodge, the blasts making them slightly loose their footing and leap towards the GHOSTs-

Marine: *sees Shepard and his team walk out from the shuttle* Who are those guys? *uses his scoped AK-74 on them to get a closer look*

edited 17th Aug '10 4:36:18 AM by Strigon

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X-File Very... naaaaughty from the shadows watching you Since: Jan, 2010
Very... naaaaughty
#2062: Aug 17th 2010 at 4:55:41 AM

''Unaware of what is going on, Moss enters the combat theatre. On his person he carries a pencil, a pocket calculator, a cell phone, and a blue bic pen.''

Moss: Wow! Just... Wow! I am shocked and amazed. Amazed I say, and quite... quite shocked on top of it... Wow!

I better call the authorities, as these cads are up to no good.

Moss reaches for his cell phone, starts humming and dials.

Moss: Oh-one-one-eight nine-nine-nine! eight-eight-one nine-nine-nine, one-one-nine seven-two-five...

A small pause follows.

Moss: Three.

edited 17th Aug '10 4:56:01 AM by X-File

Hello new friend, my name is Fred the words you hear are in my head. I say, I said my name is Fred, and I've been... very naughty.
Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#2063: Aug 17th 2010 at 5:11:32 AM

Garrus, you see anything?

Garrus pulls out his sniper rifle, and looks ahead.

Mechs. Lots of them. I reckon you should hide. There's someone else looking down a scope.

Shepard's team move into an alleyway to avoid being sniped.

edited 17th Aug '10 5:15:06 AM by Plumbum

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Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2064: Aug 17th 2010 at 5:13:44 AM

-One of the Missile pack HACS sees Moss-

HACS: Is that a civie?

Gershwin: *zooms in with his sights* Yep, And he seems to be calling in the authorities. Better tell Lorenz to block it. *does so*

Lorenz: *uses his jamming gear to block out all signals*

Marine: *notices he's been spotted, pulls out a white cloth and ties it to his rifle, saying that he isn't looking for trouble*

edited 17th Aug '10 5:15:04 AM by Strigon

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Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#2065: Aug 17th 2010 at 5:27:49 AM

EDI, the main route's a sniper killzone. Can you find another?

One moment, please.

There is an alternate route through the alleyways. Plotting it to your map, Shepard. It is also a good flanking position.

Shepard, they have sent out a jamming signal. I recommend you keep close to your team, as radio contact may fail. In the meantime, I will attempt to disrupt the jammer.

EDI is an advanced AI. Might be hard to jam her

edited 17th Aug '10 5:32:22 AM by Plumbum

Curse the ill fortune that led you to me.
yarrunmace Ghosts' Poet from Seine Since: Jun, 2009
Ghosts' Poet
#2066: Aug 17th 2010 at 5:41:50 AM

Erm, you may not want to do that, eh? One guy just cut through 5 news helicopters in one swoopsad. Also, you wouldn't happen to know origami, would you?

you'll then have a grave in the clouds where you won't lie too cramped
Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2067: Aug 17th 2010 at 6:36:18 AM

HACS commander: *charges his HEL and obliterates whatever cover the GHOS Ts are hiding in*

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X-File Very... naaaaughty from the shadows watching you Since: Jan, 2010
Very... naaaaughty
#2068: Aug 17th 2010 at 9:25:34 AM

Moss, faced with a sudden missile barrage pounding on some kind of shelter stared wide-eyed in disbelief, dropping his cell-phone to the ground.

Moss: Oh-ehm-gee! This is flippin' unbelievable. Am I witnessining this? Are my eyes deceiving me?

Moss switches his glasses for a slightly bigger pair of glasses.

Moss: No, still the same.

Moss switches his slightly bigger pair of glasses for an even larger set.

Moss: Wow! That leaves me flabbergasted and breathless!

Moss looks at the carnage, flabbergasted and breathless.

edited 17th Aug '10 9:28:26 AM by X-File

Hello new friend, my name is Fred the words you hear are in my head. I say, I said my name is Fred, and I've been... very naughty.
yarrunmace Ghosts' Poet from Seine Since: Jun, 2009
Ghosts' Poet
#2069: Aug 17th 2010 at 9:28:54 AM

Hey, you with the hair! Down here! I'm trying to talk to you!

you'll then have a grave in the clouds where you won't lie too cramped
X-File Very... naaaaughty from the shadows watching you Since: Jan, 2010
Very... naaaaughty
#2070: Aug 17th 2010 at 10:56:49 AM

Moss looks down, and spots Yarrun Mace.

Moss: Origami? Ha! Do you mean: "Have you ever seen the Director's Cut of Blade Runner, better known as Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep as written by science fiction author Philip K Dick?". Sure I do know my Origami!

Moss picks up a leaflet flying about, starts folding paper and shows Yarrun Mace a small origami unicorn in his outstretched arm once he is finished.

Moss: In... my HAND, mother-sweet-talker. Sorry for the swearing. The highly unusual situation is getting to me.

Hello new friend, my name is Fred the words you hear are in my head. I say, I said my name is Fred, and I've been... very naughty.
Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#2071: Aug 18th 2010 at 2:03:02 PM

The HEL's firing triggers multiple anti-tank mines that the HACS are standing on.

The GHOST's jammers mean that the HEL fired at false targets.

Being that the jammer is based off of Guardrail IX tech, it is unlikely to be overwhelmed by anything the Marines can field.

edited 18th Aug '10 2:04:06 PM by Flanker66

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Strigon Planet-Killer Since: Jul, 2010
Planet-Killer
#2072: Aug 21st 2010 at 9:39:11 AM

-some HACS survive as the anti-tank mines have small blast zones and the survivors activate their EDSU to locate the GHOS Ts via the high tech gear they are wearing-

Lorenz: *uses his high tech gear, namely long-range IR vision to pinpoint the real position of the GHOS Ts* They think they're better than us...

Gershwin: *receives the coordinates and fires a pair of thermobaric missiles at the GHOST position*

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yarrunmace Ghosts' Poet from Seine Since: Jun, 2009
Ghosts' Poet
#2073: Aug 21st 2010 at 5:06:16 PM

Good. Now, can you turn me into something badass?

Tip: I am made of paper

you'll then have a grave in the clouds where you won't lie too cramped
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#2074: Aug 23rd 2010 at 6:31:28 PM

^...My mind's a blank(and I suspect X-File's is, too).

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
yarrunmace Ghosts' Poet from Seine Since: Jun, 2009
Ghosts' Poet
#2075: Aug 23rd 2010 at 6:34:24 PM

...Okay, I'll explain this nice and slowly. I am a sentient piece of paper that has been folded into the shape of a badger. I want you to unfold me and fold me into something that can hurt people and run if it has to.

you'll then have a grave in the clouds where you won't lie too cramped

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