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"ALERT, STASIS POD BEGINNING PLANET FALL."

Your core consciousness begins to stir with the faint echo of a disembodied voice. Darkness surrounds you and you feel weightless. There are flashes; vague and unclear. Of what though? A ship being loaded. Others like you, in a similar situation being brought aboard.

"WARNING, SCANNERS DETECT LARGE READINGS OF ENERGON RADIATION ON PLANET SURFACE. ALTERNATE FORM WILL BE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PERMINATE DAMAGE OR LOSS OF SPARK. POD WILL COMMENCE DNA SCAN SEQUENCE UPON LANDING."

Planet? Landing? What's going on? Where's your ship? What could've happened while you have been in stasis? Ok don't panic. These's stasis pods are supposed to have a basic landing procedures and start up programs, but you should be able to influence certain aspects.
What should You proiritize first?

>Pod, activate distress beacon (Maximal and Predacon scanners will be alerted to your landing and actively try to reach you. Chance for potential reprogramming by Predacons and chance for combat)
>Pod, scan for cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases-influence to starting faction)
>Pod, focus on landing, prioritze safe landing zones (list of landscapes will be given and voted on. PC can land in remote area)
>Pod, begin accessing protoform base programming (will influence beast mod selection and landscape selections refined)
>The pod's programming will know what to do. I'll let it handle it for the moment being. (Dice rolls for landing zone)

>>1989685
>>Pod, focus on landing, prioritze safe landing zones (list of landscapes will be given and voted on. PC can land in remote area)

And good to try a second 'bot.

Oh sweet, I'm hoping we can create a character based on infiltration and espionage this time.
so
>>1989685
>Pod, begin accessing protoform base programming (will influence beast mod selection and landscape selections refined)
Lets do this.

>>1989685
>Pod, begin accessing protoform base programming (will influence beast mod selection and landscape selections refined)

>>1989693
...Isn't trying to espionage what led to the reboot?

>>1989724
Having a character that was clearly not meant for espionage, and doing it incredibly wrong, is what lead to a reboot. kek. But that's just my opinion. I'd like to get something that is stealthy, but can hit fast. Like a snake or something.

>>1989735
I'd be fine with a stealth character like a sniper or saboteur but infiltration isn't my cup of tea

ok writing

>>1989746
I can agree on a sniper and saboteur. That seems pretty cool. I wanted to be a snake just so we could join the preds and fuck them up from the inside this time. :p

>>1989746

Seconding this preference for a Sniper. A Chameleon would be ideal.

>>1989685
>>Pod, focus on landing, prioritze safe landing zones (list of landscapes will be given and voted on. PC can land in remote area)

>>1989757
I'd say an owl they so we can get into a good position

>>1989685
>>Pod, focus on landing, prioritze safe landing zones (list of landscapes will be given and voted on. PC can land in remote area)

it seems like majority agree on sniper for our build this time, what form do you guys wanna go for? a chameleon should be able to blend into and disguise itself and an owl will have air superiority

>>1989770
They are both pretty small and Owls do have natural camouflage

>>1989685

>Pod, begin accessing protoform base programming (will influence beast mod selection and landscape selections refined)

Beast Wars 2: Electric Boogaloo begin!

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>Pod, begin accessing protoform base programming (will influence beast mod selection and landscape selections refined)

You decide that to best deal with this unusual situation, its best to be prepared for whatever you may encounter.

ACKNOWLEDGED, ATTEMPTING ACCESS PROGRAMING ALGORITMS....

The computer begins bring up a series of basic functions

>Infantry
>Demolitions
>Scout
>Skirmisher
>Commando
>Defender
>Aerial
>Amphibious (Nautical)
>Saboteur
>Infiltration
>Reconaissance
>Specialist
>Spy/Double Agent
>Ambusher
>Guerilla Warfare
>Ninja Warrior

As you contemplate the options, you also try to remember that certain sized robots do better at certain functions. With your superstructure lacking a final form, you’re in a prime positon to optimize your decision. Of course, that’s just what builder bots and programmers suggest, but what do they know?

>Small, fast and agile
>Medium, standard staple for most bots
>Large and in charge is for me

>>1989813
I was seriously considering naming it that but decided against it at the last minute

>>1989822
>>Reconaissance
>Small, fast and agile

>>1989822
>Infiltration (Sniper)
>Small, fast and agile

>>1989822
>Guerilla Warfare
Think this is sniper
>Small, fast and agile

>>1989813
KEK this guy :)
>>1989822
>Infiltration
>Small, fast and agile
this

>>1989822

>Skirmisher

>Small, fast and agile

Im not sure which one is sniper i assumed it was infiltration, tho.

>>1989834
>>1989835
>>1989838
Are we all aiming to be a sniper? If so maybe we should just vote for that
> Sniper

>>1989863
Infiltrators are more spys

>>1989866
I think so, if everybody is ok with that.
>Sniper

>>1989863
Sniper can fit a series of these which is why i was keeping it mostly vague due to these being a base programming

Ex. Warpath was a Commando but his specialization was Frontline combatant which made him optimum for melee combat

>>1989885
I see, so a sniper can fit in any of these choices. Thank you

>>1989885
The thing is almost half of these could be a sniper

>>1989822
>Infiltration
>Medium, standard staple for most bots

More effective if we're everyman sized. More about being forgettable than noticeable.

>>1989893
exactly my point. You can be an Aerial sniper, Amphibous Sniper, etc

It just gives me more to work with when I look up animal types depending on the biome you guys chose

Its partially how we got sabertooth tiger as a beast mode

ok writing

>>1989871

No, Spy/Double Agent is the spy class. I guess I'm voting for a class with good stealth/disguise abilities in the field, whichever that is?

>>1989918
That sounds like infiltration :)

>>1989918
>>1989928

Like i said, I posted some generalized ones and some that overlapped to get a feel for what people were looking to play

>>1989918
Honestly ambushed/gurella warfare sounds better at stealth in the wilderness

>Infiltration
>Small, fast and agile

Knowing that you're form is small and agile, you recall some of your old missions involved infiltration. You were apt at getting into places that maybe you weren't meant to. Some Infiltrators are skilled at sneaking around to obtain intel without being detected, others use it as an opportunity to get up close and personal with a target for a silent take down. But one thing is certain, their enemies dont know they were ever there until its too late.

That said, what do you feel your specialized secondary function was:

>Sharpshooter-Getting to the prime position to get that shot and sneak out
>Ambusher - You lie in wait for an enemy to get in range and when they drop their guard you strike
>Spy/Double Agent - You know how to play bots; your silver tongue can get them to do anything you want
>Technician - No computer is safe from your hacking and programming abilities.
>Saboteur/Demolition - Sneak in, set the bomb, walk away.

>>1989980
>Spy/Double Agent - You know how to play bots; your silver tongue can get them to do anything you want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C5NLfYdZaE

>>1989980
>Sharpshooter-Getting to the prime position to get that shot and sneak out
snipe snipe
i like that we have 2 classes, with infiltration we can sneak into places and with sharpshooter we can snipe bitches

>>1989980
>>Sharpshooter-Getting to the prime position to get that shot and sneak out

>>1989980

>>Sharpshooter-Getting to the prime position to get that shot and sneak out

>>1989980
>Sharpshooter-Getting to the prime position to get that shot and sneak out. Owl assassin

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>Sharpshooter-Getting to the prime position to get that shot and sneak out

You are a crack shot with any firearm, but you prefer the being where your target cant see you. Taking advantage of the shadows to conceal your presence, you mission is done before anyone is the wiser.

You body requires a last assessment. Thinking back you try to recall:
>Female programming
>Male programming

>>1990059
>Female programming

More femme fatale's a needed.

>>1990059
>>Female programming

The last quest collapsed because we tried to Waifu the spider, let's nix that idea this time.

>>1990059
>>Female programming
Maybe we can stave off the waifuing this time. Hope's not dead yet.

>>1990059
>indeterminable gender!

>>1990059
>Male programming
no fucking way i dont wanna be a chick.

>>1990059
>>Female programming

:( god fucking damnit.

>>1990059

>Transgender programming

For the "surprise! I have a dick!" moment

i'd rather be have no gender so
>indeterminable gender!

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>>1990121
>>1990117
>>1990093

Ooooooh.....We can be the Dr. Frank N Furter of Beast Wars!

>>1990138
yeah... no.

>>1990140

Don't be afraid of your feelings.

>>1990138
As much as i love tim curry....i'm gonna have to say negative ghostwriter

>>1990150

Awww, ok.......can we be the Pennywise of Beast Wars instead?

>>1990138
I was about to facepalm, but I can't knock Rocky Horror.
You do you, anon.

>>1990059
>Female programming

voting closed

writing

fuck being a chick, dude.

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>Female programming
Yes, its all being to come back to you

ALERT: ENTERING ATMOSHPERE. BEGIN LANDING SEQUENCE

That’s right! Lost in your thoughts, you almost spaced on that fact that you’re headed for an unknown planet.

>Scan for Cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases – influence to starting faction)
>Activate distress beacon (Maximal and Predacon scanners will detect your landing and will actively try to reach your pod. Chance for potential reprogramming by Predacons and high chance for combat after activation, regardless of which side.)
>Just focus on landing (list of remote landing zones will be given and voting on)
>Write in suggestions

>>1990239
>Scan for Cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases – influence to starting faction)

>>1990239
>Scan for Cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases – influence to starting faction)

>>1990239

>Just focus on landing (list of remote landing zones will be given and voting on)

Wider choice of animal forms I think. Plus time to ready an ambush for unfriendlies.

We can make sure they all float down here, Georgie.

>>1990239
>>Just focus on landing (list of remote landing zones will be given and voting on)

>>1990239
>>Just focus on landing (list of remote landing zones will be given and voting on)

>>1990239
>>Scan for Cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases – influence to starting faction)

>>1990239
>>Scan for Cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases – influence to starting faction)

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Just gonna put it out there for a beast form candidate:

Assassin Bug

A little on the nose, but these things are pretty metal.

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>>1990303
I'd prefer a Velvet Ant because they're cute and fuzzy.

Plus look at that thorax, rrrrowr.

>>1990303
>>1990313
where are they located? Biome wise

>>1990332
Velvet Ants are apparently located in the Southwest of America. North America.

>>1990303
I still prefer to owl

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>>1990313
But do they wear the corpses of their prey as camouflage?

>>1990332
Mostly wooded, grassy areas as well as rainforests. Pretty much most of the Americas are home to one kind of Assassin Bug or another.

>>1990303
>>1990313
Owls give flight plus decent camouflage Chameleons give good camouflage what do those give? Plus do you really wanna join a club that includes Waspinator?

ok writing

Oh cool I caught the reboot.

So whats the plan this time around?

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>>1990368
All I'm saying is its something to think about. It would be a pretty neat design.

>>1990384
You just want an excuse to rub up against Waspinator don't you.

>>1990368

Well, if Waspinator catches us and scrambles our circuits, we may not have a choice on joining his club.

Would still prefer Chameleon, though.

>>1990387
Inclined towards some kind of snake, personally.

>>1990385

Who wouldn't, have you seen his thorax?

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>>1990385
Nah. I'm not much of a fan of the crazy bee.

Honestly my favorite vespid designed transformer came from the Beast Machines toy line

>>1990404
A spitting cobra would be cool

I like the owl Idea. Silent Flight, night vision, twist our head right around, fun for a sniper

>>1990423

Pretty damn effective too once you think about it.

360 vision for a sniper is a godsend.

>>1990423
...And it would give us opportunity to recycle the female Transformer name 'Nightbird'

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>Scan for Cybertronian signatures (will land closer to one of the two bases – influence to starting faction)

While you are still in stasis you have enough congnisent thought to have the stasis pods scanners to seek out Cybertronian signatures. If you can find them, they should be able to get you on line.

SCANNING....TWO LARGE SIGNATURES DETECTED. SMALL ISOLATED SIGNATURES DETECTED

Hmm well which way should you head
>The Large signature to the east (Terrain type - Mountain/Rocky, Coastal, Jungle, Forest)
>The Large signature to the west (Terrain type- Mountain/Rocky, Desert, Grasslands, Swamp)
>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)
>Small energy siganture in the south (Terrain type - Swamp, Coastal)
>Hmm on second thought, head for an isolated spot

Too bad we can't pull a Silverbolt and fuck up so bad we're a fusion of creatures.

>>1990459
you havent landed safely yet *whistles nonchalantly*

>>1990458
>>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)

>>1990458

>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)

Hoot hoot motherfuckers

>>1990458

>Hmm on second thought, head for an isolated spot

>>1990458
>>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)

>>1990458
>>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)
>>1990502
Hoot hoot indeed

>>1990458
>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)

Let's see what happens.

>>1990458
>>Small energy siganture in the south (Terrain type - Swamp, Coastal)

>>1990458
>>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Artic, Forest)
Hoot Hoot indeed

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>>1990458
Really if we do go owl, I would have hoped it'd be something as cool looking as the Barn Owl. Though, we'd all have to change our votes for something bordering an Arid biome like the desert.

>>1990538

Well, there hadn't been live Dinosaurs or pterodactyls for millions of years yet Beast Wars still had three of them, a Barn Owl straying a little too northerly is still far more feasible.

>>1990564
Fair enough. Though snowy owls are cool too. I just think the Barn Owl's face is far more mysterious and intimidating.

>>1990576

Oh, I agree. Plus, Barn Owls are probably the quietest owl in flight, something that would be so useful with the type of 'bot we are; allowing us to swoop in and take a sniper's perch before anyone can see us.

Rolled 38, 23 = 61 (2d100)

Ok i'm gonna need to see if you guys enter the atmosphere safely

if roll failed, we'll be rolling for a random trajectory (arctic and forest still options)

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>1990604

>>1990604
Those are not good rolls.

>>1990603
What'll be funny is when we land and our options are penguin or polar bear.

>>1990622

Elephant Seal

>>1990622
Narwhal.

>>1990632
>>1990637

Truly the stealthiest of animals

>>1990639
>>1990637

Narwhal-Elephant Seal Fusion

>>1990639
I know, right? We could be stealth whale. It'll be amazing.

you guys might try rolling first before making suggestions

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>1990650
A miniature stealth whale.

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>1990604

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>1990651
>>1990604

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1990651
Sorry, thought your rolls were the rolls in question.
>>1990604
Rolling.
>>1990657
Our best attack is reverting to beast form on top of the other bot.

>>1990666
I should have put 'ignore me' in my post. my mistake

Hmmm a '2'

Ignore me

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Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>1990683
helps if i put the damn dice in the field ugh. need to wake up

ok writing

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>>1990666
>>1990683
I'm sorry, everyone. Satan took my dice.

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HOOT HOOT! Trans Metal Owl

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>Small energy signature in the north (Terrain type - Arctic, Forest)

ALERT NO SCANNING SIGNALS DETECTED.

It appears who ever is down on this planet isn't actively looking for you. Odd, wouldnt someone be awaiting for your planet fall? Its not exactly common practice to leave stasis pods floating around in space. Your thoughts are disrupted by a sudden thud. Your pod rocks a bit as its hit by stray space debri. You feel the pod's downward flight become a bit more erratic.

"Computer damage report?"

NO SYSTEMS DAMAGED. LANDING VECTOR SLIGHTLY ALTERED

Slightly altered? Slag. Are you still going to be landing near your landing position? From what you can gather it'll be most likely in that region but there's an off chance the pod might land elsewhere.

ALERT! APPROACHING FINAL DECSEND. DO YOU WISH TO ACTIVATE DISTRESS BEACON?

>Yes (The Cybertronians on the planet will know you are coming
>No (Your landing will go unnoticed, unless seen in the sky during your planet fall)

Roll for what region you are
1d5

>1 Arctic
>2 Forest
>3 Ocean
>4 Mountain
>5 Random (will require a reroll of various locations not currently specified)

Rolled 1 (1d5)

>>1990748
>>Yes (The Cybertronians on the planet will know you are coming

Rolled 4 (1d5)

>>1990748
>Yes (The Cybertronians on the planet will know you are coming

Rolled 2 (1d5)

>>1990748
>>No (Your landing will go unnoticed, unless seen in the sky during your planet fall)

We're a Stealth Unit, let's enter like one.

>>1990748
>No (Your landing will go unnoticed, unless seen in the sky during your planet fall)
We want better Intel before we meet anyone. Our terms, not theirs.

need a tie breaker

Rolled 2 (1d5)

>>1990748
>>No (Your landing will go unnoticed, unless seen in the sky during your planet fall)

>>1990823

>No (Your landing will go unnoticed, unless seen in the sky during your planet fall)

Might as well try to sneak in since we're going to be stealth focused

ok writing

Let's just not fall into the same traps we did last time when it comes to our independence.

Rolled 66 (1d100)

without the beacon, this'll raise the maximal and predacon scan threshold

I'll have to break it up due to reasons.

IGNORE MY NEXT TWO POST

Rolled 49 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1990857

alright, writing

>>1990857
>>1990864
>>1990872

*doesn't ignore*

I noticed your posts Primus.

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>No (Your landing will go unnoticed, unless seen in the sky during your planet fall)
>Forest

Your specialization is inflitration and stealth, so you find more...comfortable to come in quietly.

CALCULATING SAFE LANDING ZONE....

The pod begins to slow down its descend. It's used up most of the pods thrusters to ease the ship into a safe trajectory toward the forest. Approaching close towards the snowy mountains. The sound of tree branches cracking, rocks the pod slightly as it reaches the ground.

PLANET FALL SUCCESSFUL

About time. So lets see if what's what.

SCANNING....NO ENERGY SIGNATURES DETECTED NEARBY. RESUME START UP PROGRAM?

"Aside from energon, lets see what i can find in the alternate form category."

ACKNOWLEDGED. SCANNING FOR LIFE FORMS.

The forest and surrounding areas have quite a bit of life. Many that might be compatible. Perhaps if you focused the search a bit more.

>Scan the mammals; most are larger but they're are some smaller slim
>Some avians are in abundance
>While few and far between their are a few reptiles and amphibians
>A few insects that might be appealing
>Have the computer give you a mix of local creatures

>>1991054
>Some avians are in abundance

>>1991054
>Some avians are in abundance
Hoot hoot motherfuckers

>>1991054

>Have the computer give you a mix of local creatures

Mystery Box! Mystery Box! ELEPHANT SEAL-NARWHAL HYBRID!

>>1991054
>>Some avians are in abundance

>>1991054
>>Some avians are in abundance

>>1991054
>>Have the computer give you a mix of local creatures

>>1991094
>>1991086
>>1991070
>>1991068

C'mon guys....MYSTERY BOX!

>>1991054

>Some avians are in abundance

writing

>>1991111
We could be a penguin-snake! Or an owl-whale! Shark-bear!

>Some avians are in abundance

You have your scanners priorities the avains of this planet. There are some to your like immediately, but several appear to have their merits.

>Snow Owl
>Great Horned Owl
>Osprey
>Golden Eagle
>Buzzard

>>1991257
>Great Horned Owl

I would add more but i'm pretty sure i know what the consensus is

>>1991257

Penguin!

>>1991257
>>Snow Owl

Also, Moonracer as a name suggestion?

>>1991257
>>Snow Owl

>>1991257
>>Great Horned Owl
Osprey would have been cool, but horned owl too good.

So, are we going to be part of the Maximal waifu wars since we're gonna be a bird chick like Airazor?

>>1991257
>Snow Owl
looks too cool to pass

>>1991294
Or we could avoid the whole waifu thing

Gonna take a short break for dinner. back in a bit

so in the meantime

how's everyone doing? Enjoying the reboot so far

>>1991360
You're doing good Cov. Keep it up.

>>1991364
Glad to hear it

Back now and writing (gonna look up a few ideas for names so might be a bit)

>>1991257
>>Great Horned Owl

>>1991360
Loving this man.

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>Snow Owl

You determine with your current surroundings this avain would provide you with the best option and its natural biology makes it a silent hunter. Perfect for you.

BEGINNING REPLICATION

The pod's computers assemble your parts, the rush of energon coursing into your superstructor is revitalizing. Despite your size, being in such a cramped coffin isnt your ideal of a good time.

START UP PROGRAM COMPLETE. OPENNING POD DOOR.

The stasis pod door opens with a whoosh and you stand on your legs. You shake your pearl white feathers as you sit up in your bird form. You like this form as it has everything you could do what you want: stealth, natural cameo (though your built in Tactical Cloak helps as well), and your beast is a predator judging from your talons.

As you look around you, you dont notice anyone immediately amongst the snow and trees. You flap your wings for the first time, reading to take flight. But before you do, what should you call yourself now?

>Nightbird
>Moonracer
>Slipstream
>Nightracer
>Freezon
>Coldstar
>Snowstorm
>Write in

>>1991577
>Snowdrifter

or

>Nightracer

>>1991577
Whitewing

>>1991577
Winger.

>>1991577

Pennywise

For speeding things along I'll change my vote to Whitewing.

>>1991577
>>Nightracer

>>1991660
Aww shit that's cool

Changing to THIS!

alright writing

Rolled 33, 78 = 111 (2d100)

also ignore me

>>1991705
I noticed you Primus.

Rolled 3 (1d7)

>>1991749
careful now that you dont stare too intently

>>1991761
I mean, we have to stare intently, we are an owl

>>1991761
I'LL STARE ALL I WANT GODDAMMIT!

>Nightracer

You are Nightracer and now it is time for you to take flight. You have to admit, it takes some getting used to. As you take to the sky you circle around looking around. This planet has some natural beauty. Its bizarre not to be on a planet without many towering structures. Not nearly enough sturdy structures to scout and snipe from.

As your continue to fly around you start hearing a strange noise approaching from the distance.

>Dive into the trees. Keep an eye out for whoever or whatever is approaching
>Transform and try to catch whats approaching in your scope
>Stay in beast mode try to keep quiet to not draw attention to you
>Fly towards the sound,
>Land and activate your Tactical Cloak
>Write in

>>1991838
>>Fly towards the sound,

>>1991838
>Dive into the trees. Keep an eye out for whoever or whatever is approaching
Stalker mode go!

>>1991782
You could always turn your head around...and around...

>>1991838
>Stay in beast mode try to keep quiet to not draw attention to you

>>1991838
>>Fly towards the sound,

Writing

>>1991838
>Dive into the trees. Keep an eye out for whoever or whatever is approaching
Observe

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>Fly towards the sound

The sound seems mechanical. The first mechanical thing you've heard since being here. You move closer towards the sound, partialy gliding on your silent wings.

Looking through the tree line you find the source. Its a large red robot with a propultion device on his back using it to fly. In his hands he holds a massive handgun. Looks messy. He hasnt quite seen you yet but it looks like he's clearly searching for something.

You fly wide around him and notice he's starting to flicker as it looks like energon is building up on him. He grunts a few times as he lowers himself towards the ground. As he does so, he transforms into a massive red six legged creature. It continues to work its way the direction your stasis pod had landed.

>Fly down and introduce yourself
>Land on tree and demand the bot identifiy themselves
>Follow the ant, was he looking for your pod? Maybe he knows something
>Fly past this thing, whatever he is
>Write in

>>1992125
>Follow the ant, was he looking for your pod? Maybe he knows something

>>1992125
>>Follow the ant, was he looking for your pod? Maybe he knows something

>>1992125
>Follow the ant, was he looking for your pod? Maybe he knows something
What are you up to, you little firebug...

>>1992125
>>Follow the ant, was he looking for your pod? Maybe he knows something

writing

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>Follow the ant, was he looking for your pod? Maybe he knows something

You watch as this ant scurries along the forest floor with drive and determination. He keeps muttering to himself. Something about 'the royalty'. Huh, seems strange as you've never heard of such an individual before; might be worth looking into. Or just asking. You have this creature...no this robot dead to rights at the moment. Even if its behavior is peculiar, it may have answers on your situation.

You keep following it while flying just out of range of what you believe to be his peripherals. He must be either blind or just committed to his purpose. Your pod. Its almost flattering if only you knew his intent.

It doesn't take much longer until you both approach the landing zone. The ant seems to look around his surroundings.

"Praise the royalty, I've found it." It moves rapidly towards the pod. His expression and stance adjust when he notices its open and empty. "Wha?! Where is it? The royalty demands that I retrieve the stasis pod and the protoform inside."

What do you do?

>Approach and introduce yourself, who are you to refuse an invitation from 'the royalty'
>Find a vantage point first and transform
>Turn around and fly back the way you were heading.
>Find a place to camouflage yourself and then demand he identify himself
>Write in

>>1992330
>>Find a place to camouflage yourself and then demand he identify himself

>>1992330

>Turn around and fly back the way you were heading. This bug is clearly insane.

>>1992330
>Find a place to camouflage yourself and then demand he identify himself

Weapons down; exhaust plate up. You've got less than a cycle to tell me who you are and what you want.

>>1992330
>>Turn around and fly back the way you were heading.

ok we have a tie, 5 mins and if no breaker. i'll roll for it

>>1992330
>Find a place to camouflage yourself and then demand he identify himself
Use a voice synth to change our voice to sound evil and shit [Unknown hostile Identify you have 5 seconds to comply, you have 4 Seconds to Comply 3...2....1]

>>1992330
>>Find a vantage point first and transform

writing

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>1992425
actually give me a stealth check

1d100+10 due to natural terrain

Rolled 2 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992431

Rolled 25 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992431

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>1992431

>>1992431

Rolled 57 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992431

Rolled 84 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992431

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>Find a place to camoflauge yourself and then demand he identify himself

You try to keep yourself high up in the tree's snow fall. To prevent from the ant's visual sensors from detecting you. Fortunately for you, his attention is set on the pod and sniffing around it to find your tracks. If only he knew.

Once you're convinced he hasnt seen you, you call out from your location trying to change your voice slightly.

"Unknown entity. Weapons down and exhaust plate up. You've got lest than a cycle to tell me who you are and what you want."

The ant starts looking around, its mandibles searching around.

"You have 5 seconds to comply...4...3..."

"Who dares challenge the will of the colony? " He swings his head around and around. "Are you the protoform that emerged from this pod? The royalty demands you brought to him at once."

You notice him continuing to search around. He's completely in the dark of your location.

>Who's the royalty? What do they want with me?
>What if dont want to go with you?
>You expect a girl to just follow some stranger anywhere?
>Transform and draw your weapon
>Come out of hiding; "Royalty huh? Sounds important. Lead the way."
>Write in

Rolled 63 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992431

>>1992481

>What if I don't want to go with you?

>>1992481
>Write in
"YOU HAVE 2 SECONDS TO COMPLY"
>Transform and draw your weapon
Activate Camo

>>1992481
This = >>1992510
But lets wait till 1 to transform and draw cause we could draw his attention

>>1992519
but we need 1 second to aim for his head?

>>1992481
>Who's the royalty? What do they want with me?
>What if dont want to go with you?
>You expect a girl to just follow some stranger anywhere?

>>1992481
Backing this >>1992510

>>1992481

>Who's the royalty? What do they want with me?
>What if dont want to go with you?

Someone's bustin' for a bullet to the brain.

He better calm down before we shut him down.

>>1992510
Just to be sure, the "You have two seconds to comply" part

he did say he was to take you to the royalty

or are you demanding he identifies himself

>>1992556
I'm demanding he identifies himself
Don't know if th other anon was aiming for the same thing

>>1992567
I support this.

>>1992567
Essentially. That and I want to keep him off balance so we can get a better handle on his particular brand of crazy.

ok writing

Rolled 88 (1d100)

Also roll stealth again if you wish to avoid detection

1d100+10

>>1992604

Rolled 91 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992604

Rolled 31 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992604

Rolled 37 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992604

Rolled 80 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992624
Damn autocorrect

>>1992604

Rolled 96 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1992604

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>"You have 2 seconds to comply"
>Transform and draw your weapon

"You have two seconds to comply. Identify yourself!" you get louder this time and transform into your robot mode, drawing your sniper rifle putting him in your sights.

Your transformation wasn't exactly silent but while you think the ant is getting a better idea of where you at the more you talk with him, he hasnt figured out where you are. Or atleast he hasn't made it apparent.

"I am Inferno, soldier of the royalty and protector of the colony!" While its still on six legs it almost seems like its standing up proudly while he says this.

"Alright...So who's the Royalty and what do they want with me?"

"The royalty is our Queen!" He seems to clear his throat, "Um but the royalty has ordered me not to refer to them as that. The royalty has ordered that you be brought to him at once! Before the filthy Maximals get to you."

You cock an eyebrow at this...bizarre creature. "And what if i don't want to go with you? You seriously can't expect a girl to just go with some strange bot now do you?"

His mandibles furrow and his pincers twitch. "The royalty demands it! If you refuse or pose a threat to the royalty, you will buuuuurn."

Well, that almost sounds like a threat. You dont think he knows where you're at but you get that he will once you take a shot. He looks like a touch customer as well. On the other hand, he look like he was suffering from built up energon so he might not be able to last very long in a straight fire fight. If he can, you'll need to high tail it out of here.

>Something tells me this 'royalty' will make more sense that you possibly could. Take me to them.
>Yeah....I'll pass.
>Right, look you do whatever you're going to do. I'll go see this royalty on my own time. Where can i find them?
>Well that sounds unpleasant. Fine, lead the way.
>Do all your kind act like you?
>Write in.

>>1992709
>>Do all your kind act like you?
Seriously. If they were all like this guy, that'd be a dealbreaker.

>>1992738

Seconded.

Seriously this guy is not selling himself all that well.

>>1992709
>Yeah....I'll pass.
Burning sounds better than going with ant guy

>>1992709

>Yeah.....I'll pass

Another 5 min or i roll a dice between our tie

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>1992785
alright lets leave it to chance

>Do all your kind act like you?
1
>Yeah....I'll pass.
2

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>Do all your kind act like you?

"Do all your kind act like you?" If the rest of this creature's 'colony' is like him you're not interested. He hasn't exactly presented himself well. While he claims to be a guardian of his people, clearly he is no diplomat.

"I am the one of the highest of the royalties troops, a commander of the drones. I am the royalties most devout soldier."

"So...that's a no?"

The ant's head tilts like if he's trying to understand what your asking. "Some of the others do things their way, but ultimately the royalty commands and is obeyed."

Trying to figure this creature out is getting to be a nuisance. While you have no doubt he's a loyal if not fanatical soldier, this ant is clearly a few sandwiches short of a picnic. But by the sounds of it, no all of the troops are like him...you think?

"My orders are clear: burn any Maximals that get in my way and bring you back to the colony?"

>What can you tell me of the Maximals? Why do you want to burn them?
>Fine fine whatever, just take me to someone who makes more sense
>Look I'll stay here and you can bring this 'royalty' to me
>Where can I find this royalty?
>Yea, this is getting us no where, I'm gonna go that way now.
>Write up

>>1992852
>>Fine fine whatever, just take me to someone who makes more sense
No fucks left to give. Just... take me to your leader.

>>1992852

>Yea, this is getting us no where, I'm gonna go that way now

5 min tie breaker

or i roll again

>>1992852
>Yea, this is getting us no where, I'm gonna go that way now

writing last one for the night

Actually I'm gonna postpone this post due to inactivity.

The vote stands; but I'm gonna need rolls and theirs too little activity right now.

Thanks for showing up guys. Gonna try for either tomorrow or Sun

>>1992930
Night Cov. I sleep now.

>>1992930
Night Cov, thanks for running

>>1992930

Night boss see ya soon.

>>1992852
>>Write up
"Clarify, What is a Maximal, secondary Clarify your own force designation?"

Whatever the case all through this talking and such line up the perfect shot. Plenty of time since he's droning on

>>1992852
>Fine fine whatever, just take me to someone who makes more sense

Hopefully they sound less like a zealot.

>>1992852
>>Yea, this is getting us no where, I'm gonna go that way now.

>>1992852
>>Yea, this is getting us no where, I'm gonna go that way now.

We'll be starting in roughly an hour. Dinner then next update

Rolled 49 (1d100)

ignore me

Alright folks i'm gonna need a roll for to see how well Inferno handles your response

That said, were you guys gonna take an offensive action or did you want to try and run

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>1996311

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>1996311

mmk writing

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>Yea, this is getting us no where, I'm gonna go that way now

You take a long breathe. This ant is nuts and not making much in the way of sense. Might as well cut and run.

"Yea, this is getting us no where, so i'm gonna go that way now." You start to fall back from your position while maintaining eyes on the ant.

The fire ant gives off a scream, "I will drag you to the royalty if i must. Inferno, Terrorize!"

The ant transforms into his robot mode. Do you take your shot?

>Fire a warning shot (1d100+5)
>Fire a head shot (1d100+5)
>Utilize your Tactical Cloak, since he still doesnt know where you are (1d100+10)
>Beast mode and fly out of here, The ant's not going to be able to keep up
>write up

>>1996464
Also dont roll just yet, its just what you guys will have to roll if its selected

>>1996464
>>Fire a head shot (1d100+5)

>>1996464

>Fire a head shot (1d100+5)

>>1996464
>>Fire a head shot (1d100+5)

>>1996464
>Utilize your Tactical Cloak, since he still doesnt know where you are (1d100+10)

Rolled 74 - 5 (1d100 - 5)

ok roll'em

Rolled 72 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1996555

Rolled 28 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1996555
nice trips

Rolled 75 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1996555

Rolled 68 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1996555
d

ok writing

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>Fire a head shot (1d100+5)

You take aim at the robot as he transforms and you pull your trigger. You manage to score a hit on his head, causing it to spin around a few times. He's knocked off balance as he screams loudly. This guy certainly screams alot.

It wasn't a critical hit but its done a bit of damage, you have to admit though he doenst seem to be showing it that much. In fact, he's drawing out two large cannons.

"You dare attack? You will buuuurrn! Hiiiii-yaaaaaa!"

The guns he's carrying look nasty. If he figures out where you're at he could do some damage with those two. Last thing you would want is to get your new body damaged, but it might not be helped. That said, what should you do?

>Adjust fire position and prepare another shot
>Take another shot though it'll risk giving away your position
>Tactical retreat, one on one fire fights are not your thing
>Get on your comlink and send an open broadcast to anyone sane nearby. Hopefully the energon doesn't interfere too much
>Write in

>>1996695
>>Get on your comlink and send an open broadcast to anyone sane nearby. Hopefully the energon doesn't interfere too much
Let's see if we can find some backup

>>1996695
>>Get on your comlink and send an open broadcast to anyone sane nearby. Hopefully the energon doesn't interfere too much
Hopefully there's some friendly purple dinosaurs around to help us.

>>1996695
>>Tactical retreat, one on one fire fights are not your thing
Optical Bird Camo, Go!