"Roger that!" Jet says in reply to Jackson, keeping his sword up as the group advances slowly forwards. He hears a sudden skitter right in front of him and instinctively lunges, slicing at whatever is there with a downward cleave of his plasma sword. He hears a kind of singeing sound, though he of course can't feel any resistance from the intangible blade, and sees a flash of something in the dark, illuminated by the sword's light- a blurry impression of metal, flesh, eyes, claws- before the thing leaps back soundlessly, disappearing into the dark like someone diving underwater. "What the...?" He steps back into the circle and keeps moving with the group.
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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 pulls out his BF-14 and Fluted Knife, in case he needs to fight at close range. He concentrates his ether to build up air in the knife, (Roll + Wind at my Back = 2) which starts to glow and hum with the energy, but he finds that he can't hold it in very long- the charged air is swirling out of the blade and dissipating. "Hmph. Looks like I can only charge it up a few seconds in advance. Damn."
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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

"Shiiit, this hurts like the Dickens," Aicaya says, huddled in the center of the group as it moves forward. "Here, I'll give ya a hand," Jackson says, slinging her left arm around his neck and helping her up. "We'll be fine soon as we get to the other side, no worries." She hears more skittering around them, and there's a flash as Jet swipes at something with his sword. "I hope so," she mutters, feeling blood pulse from her wound with every heartbeat. Man, what the hell is this thing? she thinks as she glances at the blade stuck in her chest. It punched straight through my power armor... if I hadn't been wearing it, it would probably would have ripped my arm straight off.
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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 takes out his rotten sandwich and locks on to it with his targeting systems. "I hope this works," he says, throwing it towards the back of the group and tracking it the whole time. It lands 20 feet away in the dark, and D waits with his cannon at the ready. He waits some more... and some more. "Hm. It seems they're not interested in that sandwich." He keeps moving with the rest of the group, constantly tracking the many fast-moving shapes around them.
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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

Mikes moves out of the circle, still moving forward and pacing himself with the rest of the group, intending to keep an eye out for any threats. It proves to be an unwise move: Barely 5 seconds outside of the group, he hears a rapid skitter behind him. Mike turns and only sees a flash before a vicious blow sends him flying back into the circle, where he almost trips up Ulysses. "Whoa, Mike, what the hell?!" Mike is winded from the attack, and feels his stomach become wet as blood pours out of the wound, a deep stab. "♥♥♥♥, hang in there!" Ulysses bends down and helps Mike up. "I'm... I'll be alright. Didn't hit anything vital... I can still breathe," Mike says, trying to convince himself as much as Ulysses that he's alright. He doesn't feel much pain- just a deep, numbing throb from the stab. Goddamn, that was insane... getting away from the group and the light is suicide.
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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
Deep Stab (Center of torso; pain and blood loss cause -1 to every roll, -2 to rolls with significant or unaided movement)

Ulysses sticks on the outer edge of the group, still just barely a foot away from the nearest person and well within Jet's light, keeping an eye out for any advantageous areas in the dark- a light switch, a hiding place, anything. Before he gets very far, he hears a sudden impact in the dark and Mike lands at his feet, almost tripping him up. "Whoa, Mike, what the hell?!" Mike is on his back and breathing heavily- there's a dark wound on his chest. "♥♥♥♥, hang in there!" Ulysses bends down and helps Mike up. "I'm... I'll be alright. Didn't hit anything vital... I can still breathe," Mike says, trying to convince himself as much as Ulysses that he's alright.
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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 [-----])

"The ♥♥♥♥ was that? Mike, ya okay?" "I've got him," Ulysses replies. "Christ... alright, c'mon, we gotta be close to the end! Almost there!"
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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