"Oh, is that what we're supposed to be doing?" Jet says in reply to the Agent's attack order. "My apologies, I thought we were supposed to be gentle with it," he continues, voice dripping with sarcasm. Jet raises the Ripper and fires away until it clicks empty, but despite his snide remark, he seems to have some trouble hitting the creature's vulnerable spots- almost all of his shots ricochet off of the rock-hard shell, causing no damage. John's superbly aimed ether attack slams into the same weak spot that Jet's Torrent Cutter had sliced up earlier, causing a huge splash of blood and stopping the creature dead in its tracks. Before it can resume movement, a rock spike from Aicaya sends it drifting to the ground in screaming agony.
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Appearance: 6'1", short cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [0|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 [1 HE|2 HE/4 FL/6 SM]
---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.
Armor: Utataku Robot Helmet (+2 to head protection)
---The hollowed shell of an Utataku ALHPA-1 Security Bot. Well-fitting and very protective.
===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.)
Torrent Cutter (Water, Directional. Forms an extremely sharp beam of water.)
Conditions

Charging up a second pair of Kamaitachis, John perfectly slings the wind blades (Roll + Wind at my Back = 6) toward the beast, making sure to carefully maintain their shape and cohesiveness this time around. As the scything blades soar low under the hanging armor of the beast, he uses all of his concentration to change their direction into a sharp, almost vertical climb. John's soon rewarded with a roar of pain and a large pool of blood, and the beast ceases all forward movement. A huge spike of rock spears through the side of the creature, causing the screams to intensify and sending the beast drifting to the ground.
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Utatku Experimental Anti-Material Rifle (UXAMR) [7|40]
---High-caliber bullpup rifle. Features a variable zoom scope with optional thermal imaging. Lightweight and easy to control.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) [50|150]
---Experimental PDW. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, this PDW is similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using Air)
---6 inch combat knife designed so that Air can be pushed into it, causing it to vent out the back and speed up.
===Inventory===
-Pack of Gum (4 pieces)
-Multitool
-Medkit (Bandages, morphine syringes, gauze pads, anti-septic cleanser, tweezers, scalpel)
===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 for five turns)
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
Buckshot Wound (Chest, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)
Buckshot Wound (Right leg, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

Distractedly fiddling with and subsequently unjamming her PUSHKA, Aicaya focuses on building up a huge Terra Spike, roughly twice as large as a typical one. The beast stops moving and screams in pain after John successfully lands his ether attack. It's totally still in the air. Perfect. The huge rock flies through the air as if shot from a cannon, and slams right into the side of the creature, quite easily punching through the armor there. The beast's screams redouble as the spike comes to rest within its body, the tip lacking the energy to punch through the armor on the other side but fully imbedded within the torso of the beast. It starts to slowly drift towards the ground.
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1 AB|9 HE/8 FG/3 AP/11 AB]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Multiple Grenade Launcher (UXMGL) [4 HE|0]
---The grenade launcher used by the Utataku Support squad-bot. Made of steel, it is hefty, durable, and has almost negligible recoil. Uses 40mm grenades. Can fire high-explosive, fragmentation, incendiary, flashbang, and smoke grenades.
Tertiary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [2|16]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
Armor: HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armour (+1 to all defense; +1 to strength)
---Powered armor that is highly durable and offers a great deal of all-around protection. Also increases user strength. Somewhat cumbersome.
===Inventory===
-10 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
-12 “Hellfire” Airburst 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

D takes his aim at the hottest part of the creature and starts to fire away with the ZIGER (Roll + Innate Targeting = 2) but given his distance from the beast, angle of attack, and the fact that the ZIGER isn't exactly the most accurate weapon in the universe, most of his rounds scatter off of the armored shell. John's ether attack stops it in its tracks and Aicaya's rock spike sends it falling to the ground screaming in pain.
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with a red mono-eye.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [110|0] (DEPLOYED)
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) (Right/Left) [50/35|300]
---Experimental PDWs. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, these PDWs are similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Bladed Shield (Right)
===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. Has Twin Lens-Based Lasers on the palms as a close to medium range weapon and Nano Blade Claw Fingers as a last resort close-quarters weapon.
-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. A little squishy.
-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)
-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 raises his rifle once more, but he simply can't get a good shot from this distance and angle (Roll - Scratched = 1), so he holds his fire and lets the others handle the job- mainly John and Aicaya, who stop the beast and send it crashing to the ground, respectively.
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Jackson [3|39]
---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|10]
---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.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Recoilless Automatic Pistol (UXRAP) [20|50]
---A .45 caliber pistol using an experimental design, coupling a shock-absorbing frame, enlarged muzzle brake, ported barrel, and heavy grip to dramatically reduce recoil, leading to high accuracy even when using fully automatic fire. A high-capacity magazine and full-auto fire make this gun absolutely devastating at close to mid range.
Tertiary Weapon: Bayonet blades on Jackson
===Inventory===
-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
-- Lighter
===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
Buckshot Wound (Abdomen, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

"Goddamn, I'm gettin' too old for this ♥♥♥♥." Jackson murmurs dishearteningly.
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Appearance: White skin, dirty blonde hair, orange eyes, roughly 6', medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: JS-319 Shredder [30|0]
---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 [3|17]
---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 [4]
-Flashlight
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Gunslinger (+1 to reflexes and reaction speed)
Conditions

Deciding to ignore Jet's snide comment and further deciding not to comment on his abysmal marksmanship, the Agent instead charges up a little bit of energy after seeing that John and Aicaya nearly outright kill the second beast.
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Appearance: Tall male, average build, silver glow covering body; face obscured

Jet eagerly waits for the Agent to start talking, clearly expecting an explanation for what just happened.
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Appearance: 6'1", short cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [0|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 [1 HE|2 HE/4 FL/6 SM]
---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.
Armor: Utataku Robot Helmet (+2 to head protection)
---The hollowed shell of an Utataku ALHPA-1 Security Bot. Well-fitting and very protective.
===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.)
Torrent Cutter (Water, Directional. Forms an extremely sharp beam of water.)
Conditions

John scats a centuries-old hymnal of victory in celebration of the beasts' defeat.
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Utatku Experimental Anti-Material Rifle (UXAMR) [7|40]
---High-caliber bullpup rifle. Features a variable zoom scope with optional thermal imaging. Lightweight and easy to control.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) [50|150]
---Experimental PDW. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, this PDW is similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using Air)
---6 inch combat knife designed so that Air can be pushed into it, causing it to vent out the back and speed up.
===Inventory===
-Pack of Gum (4 pieces)
-Multitool
-Medkit (Bandages, morphine syringes, gauze pads, anti-septic cleanser, tweezers, scalpel)
===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 for five turns)
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
Buckshot Wound (Chest, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)
Buckshot Wound (Right leg, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

"Uh, would you mind explaining what the crap that was all about?" Aicaya asks the Agent, waiting for a response."Yeah, I'd like tah hear an explanation, too," Jackson adds.
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1 AB|9 HE/8 FG/3 AP/11 AB]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Multiple Grenade Launcher (UXMGL) [4 HE|0]
---The grenade launcher used by the Utataku Support squad-bot. Made of steel, it is hefty, durable, and has almost negligible recoil. Uses 40mm grenades. Can fire high-explosive, fragmentation, incendiary, flashbang, and smoke grenades.
Tertiary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [2|16]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
Armor: HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armour (+1 to all defense; +1 to strength)
---Powered armor that is highly durable and offers a great deal of all-around protection. Also increases user strength. Somewhat cumbersome.
===Inventory===
-9 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
-12 “Hellfire” Airburst 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

D folds up his ZIGER and powers down his palm lasers, then waits.
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with a red mono-eye.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [110|0] (FOLDED)
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) (Right/Left) [50/35|300]
---Experimental PDWs. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, these PDWs are similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Bladed Shield (Right)
===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. Has Twin Lens-Based Lasers on the palms as a close to medium range weapon and Nano Blade Claw Fingers as a last resort close-quarters weapon.
-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. A little squishy.
-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)
-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 waits somewhat impatiently as everybody winds down from the high of combat.
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Jackson [3|39]
---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|10]
---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.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Recoilless Automatic Pistol (UXRAP) [20|50]
---A .45 caliber pistol using an experimental design, coupling a shock-absorbing frame, enlarged muzzle brake, ported barrel, and heavy grip to dramatically reduce recoil, leading to high accuracy even when using fully automatic fire. A high-capacity magazine and full-auto fire make this gun absolutely devastating at close to mid range.
Tertiary Weapon: Bayonet blades on Jackson
===Inventory===
-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
-- Lighter
===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
Buckshot Wound (Abdomen, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

"Yeah, I'd like tah hear an explanation, too," Jackson choruses in agreement with Aicaya.
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Appearance: White skin, dirty blonde hair, orange eyes, roughly 6', medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: JS-319 Shredder [30|0]
---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 [3|17]
---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 [4]
-Flashlight
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Gunslinger (+1 to reflexes and reaction speed)
Conditions

The Agent sighs. "Alright, this should be fun to explain..."
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Appearance: Tall male, average build, silver glow covering body; face obscured