"Oh-hoh, ♥♥♥♥ yeah, let's rock and roll!" Jet yells with a fierce grin as he draws his plasma torch sword and flips it on. A high whir emanates from the device as it charges before a spout of bright green plasma shoots from the end. The sword is contained within a very short range heavy-EM field, trapping the majority of the plasma in a 3 foot long area, though some sparks occasionally flicker off of the "blade" and dissipate in the air. The group is illuminated by the bright sword acting as a flare, and Jet raises the sword a little higher, trying to cast the light around the room. They hear more skittering, as if whatever is out there is reacting to the bright heat of the sword.
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Appearance: 6'1", short cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [30|170] // Underslung Shotgun [1|10]
---A state of the art carbine rifle, designed to fire normal, AP, or hollowpoint rounds as the situation demands. Moderate to long range, with a 3x scope that can be used as needed. For close quarters combat, it comes with an underslung shotgun, firing flechette rounds.
Secondary Weapon: DefCore MGL [6|12]
---The DefCore MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is the next generation design of the tried and tested revolver style grenade launcher. Capable of firing six grenades without reloading, it allows for the elimination of multiple hostile personnel groups with minimal effort. Additionally, it can accommodate various different grenades types, allowing for a mixed load-out for maximum effectiveness.
Tertiary Weapon: Plasma Torch "Sword"
---A converted plasma cutter that projects a 3' long concentrated plasma "sword" when activated. Can cut through almost anything, given enough time.
===Inventory===
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Sociopath (+1 to actions that involve inflicting extreme pain)
-Endorphin Rush (+1 to injuries that would give a -1)
-Charming (+1 to persuasion)
Techniques
Vapor Lance (Water, Single. Forms an extremely high pressured lance of water.)
Conditions

John charges up three Kamaitachi in between his hands, suspending them in the air between his two palms. Jet brandishes a plasma sword, and John hears the skittering from directly ahead of him. "Take this!" He hurls the three Kamaitachi immediately towards the sound in a spread pattern (Roll + Wind at my Back = 7) and hears an impact- the screech of metal being torn apart, as well as a softer tearing sound, like... flesh being ripped. The skittering intensifies: whatever he hit, he hurt, and it's trying to avoid more damage.
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Barrett TK101 [7|19]
Secondary Weapon: Quasi BF-14 [15|60]
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using Air)
===Inventory===
-Pack of Gum (7 pieces)
-Multitool
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Wind at my Back (+1 to Air Techniques)
---Wind in my Veins (Able to shape and control generated air at will)
-Gum Nom Nom (Chewing gum calms John down and reduces pain)
Techniques
Kamaitachi (Air, Single. Launches scything blades of air at a target.)
Rasenshuriken (Air, Area. Launches a condensed ball of rapidly rotating wind that explodes on contact, creating a sphere of effect where anything inside is slashed to pieces by razor winds.)
Conditions

Aicaya hears a skitter directly ahead of her and charges up an ether of her own: "Terra Shatter!" A huge earthen spike catapults into the dark, splintering into a flak shower of razor-sharp rocks, sure to tear asunder anything caught in the blast. "Hah. Take tha-" A projectile suddenly shoots out from the dark, and Aicaya's eyes widen as she catches a momentary glimpse of it glinting in the light of Jet's plasma sword- some kind of curved blade, not unlike a sharp metal boomerang of sorts- before it slams into her upper right chest, the point embedding itself right below her collarbone. Aicaya gasps in pain and has to take a step back from the force of the blade's impact. "♥♥♥♥, this hurts..." She's breathing heavily and can't move her right arm much at all because of the position of the blade. "Aw ♥♥♥♥, hang in there, girly. Goddammit, what the hell's attacking us..."
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1|23]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [2|16]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
Tertiary Weapon: N/A
===Inventory===
-HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armor (Equipped)
-12 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Target Prediction (+1 to shooting at long range targets)
-Grounded (+1 to defense if stationary)
-Durable (Can carry an increased load)
Techniques
Terra Spike (Earth, Single. Launches a rock spike at the target.)
Terra Shatter (Earth, Directional. Launches a rock spike that then fragments into hundreds of small, razor-sharp rocks, which spread like buckshot. Effective over a wide area.)
Conditions
Boomerblade (Embedded in upper right chest; pain and blood loss cause -1 to all rolls, -2 to rolls with significant movement, -2 to rolls using right arm)

D raises his shield and sweeps the surrounding area with his sensors. "I will try to find and identify." He picks up several fast moving entities, but they're all traveling far too quickly to be accurately sized up. "I can't be sure, but there are at least three to six very fast enemies moving in circles around the group. None of them are any closer than ten meters from the group."
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with a red mono-eye.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [225|0] (DEPLOYED)
Secondary Weapon: Twin Lens-Based Lasers [4|∞]
Tertiary Weapon: Nano Blade Claw Fingers
===Inventory===
-D-Series Armor Shell (Equipped)
---Heavy armor designed around the D-Series cyborg bodies, made from strong plasteel, they provide strong frontal protection compared to the armor's other parts. Doesn't restrict movement. Has five convenient compartments for storing things.
-Monkey Wrench
---A heavy monkey wrench was one of the first things D-EYE5 found, he's fascinated by its use as a bludgeoning tool and adjustable size.
-Cherry Bombs [20]
---Harmless explosives made for children to play with. Not for human consumption.
-Rotten Sandwich
---Unlucky custodian's uneaten lunch, salami, Swiss cheese, with everything, used to be delicious.
-Case of ZIGER Autocannon Ammo [300]
---Ammo that was actually made for D-EYE5's autocannon!
-Bladed Shield
---An oblong plate made of refined titanium; one side has a very sharp, curved blade
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
Innate Targeting (+1 to ranged attacks)
Defensive Abilities
-Plasteel Chassis (+1 to Defense)
-Nanobot Blood (Auto-repairs damage over time; takes longer to repair more extensive damage)
Techniques
Psycho Mode (Lightning, Self. Overcharge self for increased reaction speed at the significant cost of accuracy of all attacks.)
Conditions

Mike swiftly and accurately deploys Jackson's bayonet blades, readying up for any close-quarters encounters.
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Jackson [5|15]
---A heavily modified semi-automatic rifle, derivative of the twentieth century M14. It has a significantly shorter barrel, a forward mounted grip, heavy metal plating, and several gruesome looking blades, enhancing its durability for and usefulness in close quarters combat. It's been re-chambered for the heavier rounds usually found in precision rifles.
Secondary Weapon: I-2 Custom [20|20]
---An older variant of the current standard issue ISC sidearm, it fires the same low velocity ammunition of the new handguns. Fitted with a lighter polymer slide and a shaved down grip, it sacrifices balance and accuracy to make it one of the lightest weapons produced.
Tertiary Weapon: Bayonet blades on Jackson
===Inventory===
-Old Seatbelt
-- I-2 Custom
-- 1 Jackson magazine [5]
-- 1 I-2 Custom magazine [20]
-Backpack (Closed with zippers 'n ♥♥♥♥, so fairly inaccessible. Quite durable, and fireproof)
-- Toolbox (Various low-tech tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire-cutters etc)
-- Flashlight (With spare batteries)
-- 5 Rations
-- Combat Knife
-- 3 Jackson magazines [5]
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Improvise (+1 to creating and using improvised weapons in combat)
Techniques
Surge (Lightning, Self. Improves muscle reaction and strength in the legs to vastly increase running speed and stamina.)
Conditions

Ulysses looks around to see if he can spot any light sources, but there's nothing visible. He keeps his gun at the ready and starts to step out of the group's instinctively formed circle before rapid skittering ahead of him makes him change his mind, and he steps back into the illuminated area.
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Appearance: Tall, six foot, dark and handsome. This was before he started to age. Sleek black hair. Dark eyes too.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Tesla Rifle [1|22] Charged (+1 to next shot)
---A directed energy weapon that creates a plasma channel with a high-powered laser and then sends an incredibly strong electrical current through the channel. Comparable to a lightning gun.
Secondary Weapon: Hg PG-9T10 Plasma Pistol [2|40]
---Fires bolts of superheated mercury at high speeds. Due to the heavy heat resistant polymers of the gun, it's a bit hefty, and while the shots are ineffective at long distances, they are extremely damaging at close to medium range.
Tertiary Weapon: Concealed Stiletto
Armor: Utataku Robot Helmet (+2 to head protection)
---The hollowed shell of an Utataku ALHPA-1 Security Bot. Well-fitting and very protective.
===Inventory===
-Tobacco Pipe
-Regenerating Tobacco Pouch
-Lighter
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Concentration (Lowers heartbeat and increases reaction time and reflexes; +1 to close quarters combat)
-Meditation (Lowers heartbeat, slowing bleeding and metabolism; +1 to injuries)
-Bargain (+1 to persuasion)
Techniques
Electrical Affinity (Lightning, Self. Can manipulate electricity, like by draining batteries, overloading circuits, and bending currents; capable of redirecting electrical attacks)
Conditions
Charge (Each star of charge allows for a burst of electricity, maximum capacity of 5 [-----])

"Stick close, keep on the ready. Aicaya, stay down and don't panic- you'll be alright 's long as ya don't mess with that thing in your chest. Try ta calm down. Let's keep moving, we're not gonna get anywhere waiting in the center of this death circle. Maybe if we get to the other side of the room, we can find some lights- or at least get up against a wall. Jet, keep that light on."
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Appearance: White skin, dirty blonde hair, orange eyes, roughly 6', medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: JS-319 Shredder [30|60]
---This battle rifle made by Jirachi Systems has plenty of stopping power and accuracy, making it a reliable weapon at long range, but its full-auto fire selection means it's a monster at close range, too.
Secondary Weapon: JS-44 Rhino [6|23]
---A hefty .44 caliber revolver, the Rhino packs an enormous punch and is highly accurate even at long range. It uses special concussive cartridges that explode on contact to combine heavy penetrating power with the high damage of fragmentation.
Tertiary Weapon: Shredder Bayonet
===Inventory===
-M88 Grenades [5]
-Flashlight
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Gunslinger (+1 to reflexes and reaction speed)
Conditions