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Char Aznable (MSG: Char's Counterattack) ([personal profile] thirdtimesthechar) wrote in [community profile] imperial_stage2012-07-02 10:36 pm
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Colony Drop

Who: Char, the forces of Zeon (any or all of you who want to contribute), whatever allies decided to show up on short notice, and Viridi's minions as NPCed by her mun
What: Defending Zeon from Viridi's Reset Bomb
When: Dawn on July 2
Where: The skies above Zeon and the sea to the west of Zeon
Warnings: It's a combat log

Aboard the Rewloola - and surrounding it with every airship Char could muster in an hour - Zeon's defense forces array themselves on the predicted course of the nature goddess's meteoric wrath. Higher than anyone normally travels, all guns, bows, arrows, and anything else they could conceivably throw at the incoming Reset Bomb were trained up and westward. Char himself is ready with rifle and Nightingale, as much as those would even help - at the very least he could defend his artillery from any breakaway rocks or defending nature spirits.

"All ships," Char says, his words transcribed into signal flags to communicate with the other airship commanders even as he speaks over his Crystal to his higher-ranking soldiers. "We've sighted the meteor approaching at high speed from the west. All units are to move toward it at full speed and come about once it is within one half mile. Attempt to match speeds with it or safely enter its wake to maintain fire for as long as possible. We have about five minutes on target to destroy it, starting in two from this point. You are to do everything in your ability to grind it into dust before it strikes our homeland. Sieg Zeon!"

That curt set of instructions finished, Char gives to command to his captain to begin the all-ahead-full charge toward the interception point, all the while glaring up at the falling star. Nothing like this will happen to Zeon on his watch, even if he has to create a miracle with his own hands. That's what people like Zeon's do.

((Subthreads finished, go ahead and post to them. Threads below happen in chronological order, though there may be overlap if needed.))
greyerrant: (helmet)

[personal profile] greyerrant 2012-07-03 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Garviel and 5 mighty warriors in cerulean plate materialize from a waypoint, bolters held at the ready, and helmets scanning. Superhumans all, they are towering figures, resplendent and confident. From the helm of the Roman dictator, a familiar, deep voice booms.

"The Emperor protects!"

infinitejustice: (Thinking)

[personal profile] infinitejustice 2012-07-03 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
Like Char, Athrun was getting pinged. Unlike Char, he determined it by sensing the flow of prana in the air. That was why he was standing on the bow of the ship -- well, that and to be ready to fire the Scylla should it prove necessary.
infinitejustice: (Cautious)

[personal profile] infinitejustice 2012-07-03 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Phase Shift, on."

Athrun's armor transitioned from a drab gray to a gentle red. Readying his shield, he also ignited the beam saber on his right wrist. He was ready for any enemies that would bear down upon him.
leave_it_to_a_goddess: (Default)

Re: Battle Preparation - please report in here if you're helping Zeon

[personal profile] leave_it_to_a_goddess 2012-07-03 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
A small beam of light - somehow coming from the roof above and in front of Char - announced the arrival of a woman, dressed in white.

"Greetings, Char Aznable of Zeon. I am Lady Palutena... And I am here to help you fight back against a mutual foe."
not_the_dolphin: (pic#3200325)

[personal profile] not_the_dolphin 2012-07-03 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
"I've met a man who calls himself 'the Emperor'," a voice calls out. A door of light materializes and a blonde-haired angel steps out from behind. While a member of the Crusade Company, Jeanne can never stay in one place. But this time, she's here and ready to fight under several different alliances.

"He's supposedly more than a man, though. Could you be talking about him or one of this land's two Emperors?"
forceofnature: (Exuberant)

[personal profile] forceofnature 2012-07-03 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
Somehow, despite it being quite likely that no one has the time to be staring into the depths of their crystals, Viridi's voice echoes loud and clear through the minds of all those on the ship.

"Forces of nature! Our long-awaited victory is almost at hand! They've taken so much from us already; let's show them the power of what they're dealing with!"

With this declaration, the airships of Zeon almost seem to cross some sort of individual boundary. One moment, nothing. The next, the skies are teeming with all sorts of fantastic creatures - flying acorns, giant chameleons, flying beetles, crystalline creatures exuding electricity, mushrooms sending wafts of toxic spores into the air. The most obvious threats, however, are the enormous, bony fish swimming calmly through the air.

All of these creatures, no matter how unusual it may be, seem to be capable of shooting projectile weapons and laser blasts.

"You should have stayed at home on the throne."
dowhatyoudecide: (last one there's a broken mimic)

[personal profile] dowhatyoudecide 2012-07-03 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
"You feel it too, right?" Nobody was keeping Sara out of this one. She already had her swords strapped to her sides and was keeping an eye on the sky whilst sorting things.
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[personal profile] forceofnature 2012-07-03 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Ooh. Spiffy. Remind me to get something for my troops in red."

Someone idly comments through telepathy for no particular reason.

"I'd hate to scuff up your armor. You sure you don't want to just sit this one out?"
greyerrant: (There is only war)

[personal profile] greyerrant 2012-07-03 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
"For me, there has only ever been one Emperor. I respect the office of the ruler of Dagaria but the Emperor of Belka was... always special. And I think my battle-brothers here make it clear where I stand. These are the Warrior-Kings of Ultramar, which stood before Rome ever did. We stand on the shoulders of giants like these. And now they stand with us. Humanity need know no fear."

He clashes his hand against his breastplate briefly.

dowhatyoudecide: (*lols forever*)

[personal profile] dowhatyoudecide 2012-07-03 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
One sword in each hand, stretched out, Sara ran down the deck like a bird. She twirled and sliced up at one, then turned around and dodged another before it could even attack. Another stab at that one followed.

"We'll take these out, don't worry!"
greyerrant: (There is only war)

Theme music!

[personal profile] greyerrant 2012-07-03 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
forceofnature: (Anger)

[personal profile] forceofnature 2012-07-03 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Ugh..."

The humans were more resilient than she gave them credit for. With a noise of irritation, Viridi watches as they make their way inevitably towards the bomb.

"You've done well so far, but I think you'll find this is more than you're prepared to deal with. I'm warning you now; you have exactly ten minutes to get out of blast range."

Even her forces seem to be vacating the area now. With the exception of one lone figure... One flame-headed creature with an impressive cape. Even as the ships fire, it darts around, its cape billowing wide to absorb any shots that it can intercept. Captain Flare seems to be the last line of defense for the Reset Bomb...

For when the ships get close enough, it becomes quite clear where exactly they need to aim. Five dully glowing points scattered across the head of the bomb.
leave_it_to_a_goddess: (Trolololo)

[personal profile] leave_it_to_a_goddess 2012-07-03 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
"We can worry about that later," Palutena responded with a chuckle.

"For now... I'm here to provide a few useful miracles. I need a good view of the field to do this... I figured you'd keep one of the best handy."
infinitejustice: (Tired)

[personal profile] infinitejustice 2012-07-03 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
"I do. The flow of prana is off. We're going to have to fight our way through just to reach the meteor." Athrun sighed. "So much for this being launched ahead of schedule, I suppose."
dowhatyoudecide: (wait for me brother)

[personal profile] dowhatyoudecide 2012-07-03 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
She frowned. "But that's why they're all here. Don't worry, we'll do it. We won't sit around like she said we would, either. She just doesn't know Brother."
greyerrant: (Oathsworn Protector)

[personal profile] greyerrant 2012-07-03 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Ultramarines, you know what to do!" They nod, already lining up their bolters on the bomb, one posthuman hero for each point, as their bolters make the roaring bark which has become so characteristic of Garviel and his brothers since the Holy Grail war.

Garviel himself engages the flame-headed creature, firing one-handed at him while the other hand brandishes a chainsword, obviously challenging him.

infinitejustice: (Shouting)

[personal profile] infinitejustice 2012-07-03 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, you don't need to worry about that. I promise you, your forces will have trouble putting so much as a scratch on it."

Athrun raised both beam saber and shield in a salute -- even on the battlefield he intended to show courtesy -- then assumed a fighting stance. He wouldn't deny being scared, but he was also confident he could win. After all, this armor permitted him to fight Taryn to a draw; surely he could handle mooks.

"Now, come at me if you dare!"
greyerrant: (helmet)

[personal profile] greyerrant 2012-07-03 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
"A bow or rifle would do you better here than a blade, I think, Mamzel!" Garviel booms, as his bolter fills the air with deadly magical energy, juddering in his grasp as he hammers a line of shot into the strange creatures.

not_the_dolphin: (pic#3200329)

[personal profile] not_the_dolphin 2012-07-03 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Belka..."

That name again. Jeanne's academical knowledge only expanded as much as she needed to know. Really, she's illiterate. She knows absolutely nothing about Belka.

"... Adepta Sororitas. It's connected to that empire. Everything from the past seems to be resurfacing untouched as if Dagaria was just one, big archaeological treasure trove.

I'm here for several reasons, Cerberus: as La Pucelle of Zeon, as a member of your Crusade Group, and as the leader of the Adepta Sororitas."
forceofnature: (Disaster)

[personal profile] forceofnature 2012-07-03 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
"I'd say you should be plenty worried right now."

The voice that echoes in Sara's head is cut off by the massive whump of something extraordinarily heavy falling onto the ship. The mass of sentient rock immediately begins to stomp after her.

"Good luck fighting a rock with a sword or a bow."

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