Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

Serris · **Reply #3360 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:19:12 PM

<Shelton, our fingerprints and retinal scans will not match the ones they have in the database.> Dr. Kerzach said mentally to Shelton. He fingered his switchblade. He then turned to Mnestheus. "We'll tell you later once we set out," he said calmly.

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"Vic, what brings you here?" Zachary asked, eating his second helping of pasta.

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Dr. Falco sat on a bare metal stool in the sterile, stainless steel staging area. White light from the arrays of LED lights on the ceiling bathed the room.

A small counter containing with a shallow indentation full of green sterilizing fluid sat opposite him.

He then got up, donned some gloves and reached into the pool of green fluid and retrieved five darts each containing a clear liquid. "These darts contain the weapon we have been working on," he said.

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Dr. Wayne adjusted her loaned clothing. She noticed that Dr. Williams was wearing the same universal ACU pants and shirt that she was.

"Well, Dr. Williams, shall we go eat dinner then?" she asked.

She then glanced at her clothing. "Though I do wish they didn't give us something that peg us as soldiers," she added.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #3361 on:** November 22, 2010, 10:08:59 PM

Inside the infirmary, Cale stirred, flexing his hand, his eyes flicking open as Hawkeye, Slash, Agito, and Kagetora stirred as well...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3362 on:** November 23, 2010, 05:38:16 AM

Shelton felt the hair stand up on the back of his neck as Kerzach reminded him of this. He blinked rapidly and wiggled his thumb, invalidating the results.

"Why exactly do we have to go through this?" he asked the stationed guard, making sure to emphasize his Dragonstorm arrogance. "I have important things I need to do, and very little time!"

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #3363 on:** November 24, 2010, 01:05:02 AM

(New Peenemunde Harbor)

It was Ezekiel who answered. "It's so simple that even a fool would understand. DS-2 must comply to protocols of high security...or all of DS-2 dies right here..."

Some of the guards cocked back their weapons.

"I doubt you'll have any problems being cleared, though..." Hidden from view, Ezekiel pressed a button on his staff...

"Now put your whole hand on the damn screen," the guard ordered.

(OOC: Don't worry. You're clear on this too.)

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(Crimson Base)

A nearby doctor in the infirmary was first to notice the traitors stir, and turned to see if the guards have noticed. He looks around to see if any other personnel is watching before approaching Cale. Leaning towards his earhole, he whispered. "Greetings from Dragonstorm. The Anti-Dragonstorm commandos are set to take away your powers or destroy you as soon as possible. The enemy base is already set for destruction, so Oruboros is not needed here..."

He loosened Cale's straps one-by-one. "Down the hall and to the right to the airstrip, and into the desert. Think your kind will manage it?"

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Vic set the laptop down on the table. "Bringing you all details of the next mission as soon as you guys are set and ready. I'm afraid I won't be coming with you again."

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Dr Joe watched the finished product of what they have been working on for a while, and nodded. "We'll need six of them," she said. "I don't know if all of them have special abilities, but we'll have to make sure."

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3364 on:** November 24, 2010, 06:19:17 AM

Shelton folded his arms. "Perhaps you don't realize, but I'm Dr. Roger Simpson, the man single-handedly responsible for the successful escape of the convoy from Lab 101. Because of me, a very large number of our personnel escaped capture by the enemy or death."

He flourished his commendation medal for emphasis. "From Dr. O'Neil himself. In short, I'm the guy you let past the security check because if it weren't for me, this base would be flooded right now with so many enemy troopers that your retinal scan and your thumbpad wouldn't do a damn thing."

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #3365 on:** November 25, 2010, 01:00:36 AM

Ezekiel waited patiently for Simpson to finish his speech. "Anything else, Dr Simpson? I'm hardly amused by your blind sense of arrogance, nor do I find your actions back in Oregon admirable..."

The armed guards began to surround them.

"And, it was under orders from Dr Branston, Dr Montgomery, AND Dr O'Niell that I defend this base at ALL costs. And to think I'd let you pass on without clearance just because you say so...you'd be better off dead back in Pelvanida..."

Just then, an Asian woman appeared from behind Ezekiel, holding her tall zither instrument at her side...

"So, to the rest of DS-2... Do you wish to die because your leader believes he has a significant place among Dragonstorm?"

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #3366 on:** November 25, 2010, 01:05:13 AM

"Sounds good to me," Dr. Williams replied to Dr. Wayne.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3367 on:** November 25, 2010, 05:10:37 AM

Shelton laughed. "I'm a Dragonstorm scientist, we're all arrogant. And, for the record, I've received commendations from two of the individuals you just listed, along with four others. I'm willing to bet that's more than you and all of your men have combined.

"And you'd be a fool to kill us, with the state Dragonstorm is in. We're the only commando team Dragonstorm has left, the elite best of the best. Dragonstorm needs every able-bodied person they've got left, and even if I were a spy who for some inexplicable reason doesn't have a better way to get inside, they'd want me captured for interrogation. Which you can feel free to, I'll only be there until Dr. O'Neill arrives to get me out. Dragonstorm hasn't gotten this far by shooting first and asking questions later, and frankly with the less-than-impressive decisions I've seen you make so far, I'm not surprised O'Neil assigned you to this backwash harbor."

(OOC: If you need to, you can knock him out and get his eye/thumb prints that way. He's being kinda a dick, and deserves it.)

Serris · **Reply #3368 on:** November 25, 2010, 05:41:32 PM

Dr. Kerzach looked around with a scowl. He wore the expression of someone who was very irritated. "Excuse me," he said coldly. "But we are on a very important time dependent mission for Trinity."

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Dr. Wayne entered the mess hall, which still had a lot of soldiers and civilian staff. She grabbed a plate and got in line behind Sharon.

Sharon turned around as Dr. Wayne accidentally bumped into her. "Ah, Dr. Wayne and Dr. Williams, what brings you here?" she asked.

"Despite, what we're wearing, we're actually part of the scientific team assigned to assist you," Dr. Wayne said.

Sharon chuckled. "Figures, can't imagine you two as soldiers - no offense."

Her face then grew serious. "Though if you're coming out onto the field with us, I suggest you spend some time learning how to shoot a gun," she said.

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Dr. Zanasiu nodded. "We're waiting for Dr. Wayne and Dr. Williams to arrive then we'll be heading out," he said, eating on some soy ice cream.

"So you're not heading out with us anymore? I guess it's goodbye, nice working with you while we could," Hans said between bites of lemon agar-agar jelly.

"So Vic, where are you heading next?" Werner asked, sipping some sweet tea.

"Speaking of which, whose going to be on our team this time?" Zachary asked.

"Well, you, me, Dr. Bailey, Alfred, Gustave, Hans, Werner and Cobalt Squad's a given. Shakila, Cpl. Stern, Sharon, Dr. Wayne and Dr. Williams are possible as well," Dr. Zanasiu replied. "Ivory and Crimson squad are probably not coming."

Cpl. Stern looked at the group. "I am coming," he said coolly.

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Dr. Falco shook his head. "We're growing some more in a cell culture. We also have the SyBr cell line, derived from Syberis's blood; unfortunately that is the only Pelvanida experiment cell line we have," he said.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3369 on:** November 26, 2010, 03:44:21 AM

"of course I'm coming!"exclaimed Sharon hotly. "I thought we established that!"

Aydin returned sadly. They'd put the food away just before he got to the line. He liked to think they were being racist, but in reality it was already fifteen minutes past dinner hour.

"I would like to continue serving as well, Dr. Zanasiu," he stated.

(ooc: where is o'neill and his plane occupants right now?)

Serris · **Reply #3370 on:** November 27, 2010, 11:20:07 PM

"Erm, yeah forgot about that!" Dr. Zanasiu said. He then turned to Aydin. "Welcome to the team, Aydin."

Dr. Wayne looked at Dr. Zanasiu. "I'm sorry but I really have no combat skills," she said.

"That doesn't matter. Do you have any other talents that you can bring to the table?"

Dr. Wayne scratched her head. "I have a Ph.D in materials science and am pretty mechanically inclined," she said.

"That'll do."

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Dr. Kerzach impatiently tapped his feet against the concrete floor of the harbor.

"Look, I have no problem waiting here but if you cause us to fail our mission and Trinity finds out - which, I might add, she will - you are in deep s---," he said coldly.

(OOC - Assume O'Neill and the rest of his group are inside the Florida complex.)

Nick22 · **Reply #3371 on:** November 28, 2010, 08:18:15 PM

Don't forget about us" Dr Landon said " and I'm bringing roux along for further treatment and observation.."

Serris · **Reply #3372 on:** November 29, 2010, 01:05:58 AM

"No," Dr. Zanasiu said flatly. "We will leave her here. They have the resources to treat and observe her."

"Not to mention the resources to deal with her if she decides to turn on us," Gustave said, cracking his knuckles.

"So when do leave?" Hans asked, idly playing with his combat knife.

Nick22 · **Reply #3373 on:** November 29, 2010, 01:52:16 AM

Very well" Dr Landon said " had to give it a shot..
_ Like they'd allw roux to come along what she and her friends did " aisha pointed ouut. She wants to come along she has to first get out of that coma..

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #3374 on:** November 29, 2010, 03:20:47 AM

(New Peenemunde Harbor)

"So be it..." Ezekiel snapped his fingers.

The guards immediately left a large gap between DS-2 and the woman, who stepped forward and raised her instrument. With a gentle flick of her wrist, she struck an alluring chord, letting loose a very barely visible shock wave small enough to aim straight for Shelton. It would not be lethal, but strong enough to wind him...

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(Crimson Base)

"You can't get rid of me THAT easily," Vic replied. "I had orders from the top that the two bases we have on file must be hit as soon as possible, perhaps even simultaneously. My team will take the Florida base, while you guys take the Texas base. We have a hangar with everything you needed, which was what we were trying to get you to before the traitors attacked. Armored SUVs and cars, weapons, laptops, and the DS-Countermeasures serum that we took from Lab 101 and duplicated. It's all ready when you are."

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As the doctor finished loosening up Cale's straps, he then moved to Kagetora to release him when another doctor stopped him. The traitor then back-fisted him to the ground and pulled out a large handgun from under his coat. Even though the guards by the door caught sight of the attack, the traitor still had the jump on them and blasted them both away with several powerful rounds through their light body armor...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3375 on:** November 29, 2010, 04:58:32 AM

The shock wave knocked Shelton's legs out from under him, as he was not expecting an attack after the long lull between his statement and Ezekiel's reply. Skidding into the retinal scanner, he hit his head hard on the base and slipped unconscious with a grunt.

Narcissus stepped forward. "What the hell did you do that for?" he exclaimed.

Serris · **Reply #3376 on:** November 29, 2010, 06:55:27 PM

The gunshots echoed through the base and were clearly heard in the .

Zachary's ears swiveled. "Oh no, they're coming from the infirmary," he said.

As soon as he spoke, several soldiers decked out in armor with trauma plates rated to stop rifle rounds and armed with assault rifles ran past.

(Crimson Base - Mess Hall)

"They'll handle this," Werner said. "Right now, we've got to get to the hangar for supplies."

Gustave nodded. "Got 4-gauge shotshells in there and a new vest?" he asked.

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(Crimson Base - Hallways)

More guards, this time decked out in armor with trauma plates rated to stop rifle rounds and armed with assault rifles, ran through the hallways to the infirmary.

The hallways were mostly clear as the civilian employees had hidden inside various offices.

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(New Peenemunde Harbor - Airstrip Checkpoint)

"Shut it!" a Golden Retriever guard snarled, his fangs showing.

"Oh come on, did you really need to do that to our commander?" Dr. Kerzach asked. He kept his face calm but hoped that they had not discovered that he and Shelton were moles.

"I said shut it! Now put your hand and eye on the scanner before I make you do it!"

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3377 on:** November 30, 2010, 01:11:55 AM

"So wait," Sharon asked Dr. Landon, "Can I have the thought chip?"

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #3378 on:** November 30, 2010, 02:10:36 AM

Two guards moved in to grab Shelton and haul him up off the floor and in front of the scanner. One guard grabbed his right hand and pressed it against the pad while the other used his fingers to open Shelton's eyes into the retinel scanner. The machine kicked on and scanned both prints without further interruptions.

"SCAN COMPLETE," came a female computer voice. "SECURITY CLEARANCE...APPROVED."

"Isn't that so hard?" Ezekiel responded, his robotic voice simply sounded like a question and without a mocking tone.

The guards then dropped Shelton, not caring if he'd catch his balance or not...

MrDrake · **Reply #3379 on:** November 30, 2010, 05:15:36 AM

(Las Vegas)

Aimee had soon enough, fallen asleep, leaving Xanthus out in the lounge like area of the motel room, on his own. He remained awake however as he just sat there in the chair 'Can't say that was the smartest idea....getting some shuteye while you leave a killer, like myself, unsupervised....' he thought to himself, smirking some in the process.

He got up from the chair, looking over at Aimee whom was asleep on the couch, yet, he made no movement to wake her up but instead, headed for the door and went to open it.

"You're honestly, not thinking of heading out?" Aimee's voice was heard.

Xanthus looked over to then notice that Aimee was indeed, watching him. However, that only caused him to chuckle slightly to himself "Oh, I know what you're thinking, that if I head out, I will just run off, just like that....am I correct on the matter? I honestly, have no reason to take off, none....what so ever...." he looked to Aimee "I'm just going to get a bite to eat, that is all"

Aimee sat up from where she was, just looking at Xanthus, her eyes narrowed at him "Does it matter? I wouldn't trust you, so much as I can throw you...."

Xanthus just chuckled back some "Very well then....do you wish to join me for a bite to eat?"

She wasn't expecting that from him, but she shrugged regardless "I suppose so...I mean, I could use something to eat myself" she got off the couch and walked over to Xanthus "So long as you don't try anything funny"

"Oh, I wouldn't dream of it" Xanthus opened up the door and headed out, only smirking to himself as Aimee followed him out.

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(Drake's HQ)

Outside the place, Hailey stood there, eyeing the place, both of her hands ignited in flame as she clenched them up "Time to end this...." she muttered to herself and started to walk forward.

(OOC: Regardless on if Neku is still with her or not, that can now be up to Starfall, if he leaves Neku out of the picture, then Hailey is alone in this, if he's there, then he's there)