tampered | Log; Ongoing

Log; Ongoing

When; April 24th, 2 AMish
Rating; Please keep it PG-13
Characters; Tony Stark

morethanasuit and just... lots of people. I'll update them all later.
Summary; The attack against the Deus Ex Machina II and the Major begins.
Log;
The storm raged all around them as they prepared for the assault. The torrential downpour both helped and hindered the assault but the truth of the matter was that midnight had come and gone with no visible curse and after the Major's video taunt they couldn't wait any longer. The man would continue to hurt innocents until they gave him what he wanted, and Tony was more than willing to oblige him.

Supergirl flew out in front of him, intending to draw the brunt of the long range defenses that the other man might have set up. Sure enough, when she got close enough missiles exploded out of the zeppelin. The sheer number was impressive and while the girl had assured him she was fast and hardy enough to withstand the missiles and take them out he still liked to have a contingency plan.

A ways away rockets launched from City Solutions, his own building, and set upon an intercept path with as many missiles as he could cover. The HUD on his suit kept track of just how many enemy missiles were remaining and he was pleased to see the number rapidly decline.

When the missiles were no longer a threat Tony radioed to Kara to proceed on ahead.

"This is Tony Stark to assault teams," he said, using the channel that would reach everyone involved. "Initial defenses are taken out, begin with the boarding process and proceed to the assault. Remember that the rescue of prisoners is the primary objective. Ground defenses, keep an eye out and expect the attacks on the City to begin soon. You should all be proud of what you're doing and the stance you're making. Stay safe, stay on task, and good luck. Further updates to follow as events warrant."

With that, Tony knew that the boarding would begin. The information provided by Jack Harkness would give them an idea of where they could board and a combination of people with teleportation abilities, flight abilities, and shuttles that Tony built for just this purpose would transport the assault teams to the zeppelin.

It was time to give the Major what he wanted.

[ooc: Here is the log post for the assault. Feel free to have your individual groups use this to tag or start your own. In a moment I will put up a post on Tony's journal where he announces to the City what it about to happen. Again, any questions regarding the assault can be directed here. Have fun with this guys!]

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He stood on top of the envelope of his ship as the assault streamed forward, rain streaming off his long coat.

Down below, the V-2 rockets were igniting, their dangerous payload sent out towards the City and towards those who came.

Down below, soldiers locked themselves into their launchers, barely able to contain their glee, their sickening blood lust.

Down below, officers spirited the last of the important data before wiping all of it.

But up above, on the envelope, the Major raised his arms, as if calling for silence. With a dramatic wave, as the first rocket fired and the first troop launched...

He began conducting.

_{[[OOC: Just a bit of scene setting, I'm gonna be away all day, so no interaction, I'm afraid. He'll go back into the ship when he feels its time, IE, before anyone can air attack him.]]}

The blue-white glow of alchemy mirrored the energy streaking the sky - blazing a crackling path which ended in a thundering rupture of its chosen medium. Said explosion engulfed a group of attackers, but also a few of the Major's men. Kimblee indulged for a second in the shock wave, body buffeted even behind an array of counter charges. Killing intent thick and coming at him from all sides, the alchemist transmuted handfuls of gravel into deadly shrapnel ...

The feeling of alchemy throbbing through veins flooded with the adrenaline of battle, then fluxing - bursting - into unbridled destruction beyond his body ... death, including your own, at the edge of even the slightest action ...

Suit soaked through, hair whipping about his face, he threw back his head and laughed.

... this is what the Crimson Alchemist lived for.

[ooc: Thought I should throw this thread here, as to give people a chance to confront him, since Kimblee is out and about (per his chat with the Major) taking advantage of the chaos and whatnot. Anyone is welcome to engage him, or not, but I would like to request that he come out happy and with only minor injuries from this whole affair. Though, if you feel otherwise do hit me up on email/AIM and we can discuss. I will be in the throes of moving this weekend, but will try to tag as time allows~]

Aion stood beside the Major as he kept watch in the distance. They've communicated over the net about this possible assault occurring and if it were to stir a rebellion as the man had promised, the sinner wasn't about to deny him of aid. He had spoken with a deity in the past but what better way to further grab their attention by providing such a grand performance, he deviously thought.

A cynical grin painting his lips, he finally spots a possible prey approaching. He let out a laughter before changing into his demon form. "Ha ha ha, seems like it's time. Then let us take it to the stage. Our guests are waiting." He flew a good distance away from the zeppelin and stayed afloat as he waited for his opponent.

"Yuck. Zombies..." And who knew what on earth the other guys with the rifles were!? What was it with The City and freaky things? No matter. It did make slashing and hacking her way through their lines far easier. Umi wielded her sword out of sheer force of wrath, all the frustration she'd been feeling during the last days seeping out of her with every thrust of her rapier. This was what she was meant to do: she'd become a Magic Knight to protect Cephiro, but now the people stuck in The City along with her were as much her responsibility to protect.

Hikaru, Fuu, Mokona... They were going to get mad when they found out she'd come. But Umi didn't regret her decision. It went further than just rescuing Huey and everyone else who had been imprisoned by this other creep. It was a matter of making a stand so that no one like Mayuri thought they were free to work their cruelty.

A large explosion illuminated the corridor right beside her, taking down a couple of her teammates. She didn't hesitate, "Mizu no Ryuu~!"

The massive wall of water crashed on her adversaries like a tidal wave, extinguishing what flames the outburst had stirred. It worked. Her magic worked, fueled further by the damp weather. Nothing had been taken away from her. She gritted her teeth and slashed through the next undead creature to attack her. That was all that mattered.

[ooc: Anyone feel welcome to join Umi on her way to rescuing the prisoners. All her friends who may wonder where the heck she is today will be greeted by her answering machine (http://soulofocean.livejournal.com/5121.html?mode=reply).]

Supergirl had taken out the missile defenses when the... thing flew at her. It was some sort of demon or manbat or something like that. If it was a demon that meant that she would need to be careful. Stupid magic.

"Hey bat boy!" Kara shouted above the rain. "Let's see what you've got!"

As soon as she was done shouting her eyes glowed red and she let out a blast of heat vision at the thing.

Herding helpless civilians to safety while fiery terror reigned down from the skies above -- yeah, it was another Tuesday in the life of Reeve Tuesti. One of the nice things (he thought sullenly) about coming to the City was that he'd given up this line of work. But he had a friend in there, even if he didn't usually recognize Reno as such, and further more it was just the right thing to do.

Of course, there'd been a time in his life when he hadn't done the right thing, and that time had been a lot less complicated.

He saw with some relief that the elimination of the missiles had been successful. There wasn't a whole lot they could do about that if some had gotten through. He wished, not for the first time, for a Summon materia. Or even a really good Barrier. What he had was a Fire, an All, two mastered Restores and the Bolt he'd borrowed from Cloud.

His fingers curled around the orbs, feeling their warmth. It would have to be enough.

Anita stayed within sight of Reeve, both hands bearing guns. Her eyes stayed busy looking for incoming threats to the people they were trying to protect. Honestly, she wasn't sure if Reeve'd seen her all business before.

Bat boy;;; Aion adjusted his glasses with amusement and quickly turned his body to dodge the beam. Well, that was something unexpected. She was no human that was certain. The sinner stared towards her as he voiced himself with open arms as if welcoming the other. A little talking wouldn't hurt, especially if it were to buy the Major some time to execute.

"Ha ha ha! No need to be in such a haste, young lady! Why not savor this grand moment and enjoy the show!?"

A few feet away, Gateau crouched in a fighting stance, his hands curved into fists. It had been a while since he had fought the ravages of injustice, but that hadn't lessened his passion any. The Major was scum, and Gateau was ready to do whatever it took to bring him down.

Marron had already placed several ofuda nearby. If a barrier was needed then he was ready to provide it. Until then, his eyes were closed and his hands formed a seal in front of him. A little time and he would be able to call upon Byakko.

Just a little more time.

Reeve glanced over at the mage, recognizing that they'd never had their talk about their respective forms of magic. He looked forward to it, when he wasn't focused on other things.

He saw movement as the troops began to land far off, advancing towards them at a maddeningly slow pace. And all together too quickly. He closed his eyes and when he opened them, a soldier, still dozens of yards away, caught fire and began to burn.

One down.

Advancing legions to go.

Her thumb in her mouth, Anita bit down hard enough to draw blood and in a flash, she was on her way into the fray. Several of the fodder zombies just stopped when she touched them and the ones that didn't lost their heads in a flurry of motion.

Gateau felt new respect for his coworker as he, too, charged into the fray. Unlike Anita's sophisticated attacks, his approach was more simple: grab zombie. body slam. Repeat as necessary.

Gold eye flew open as he said something in a language unknown to anyone here. A white tiger formed of wind slowed the zombies down. He knew it wasn't enough to do any real damage. But, it would slow them down enough to allow more attacks and give him time to do more.

His hands quickly formed more seals as he watched the chaos before him.

He needed Suzaku.

Zombies around Anita were going up in flames, dozens at a time. He knew his love could take care of herself, but as she was in the thick of it, he saw no reason not to give her the help he could. He trusted Marron to look out for his own lover.

She spared a thought that she didn't need him lighting up the zombies since they weren't much threat to her or anyone around her, but since he was helping, she turned her attention to the ghouls approaching. She'd faced them before and knew they were a little harder than the cannon fodder zombies.

A wicked grin curled her lips as she launched herself at the lead, her beloved Browning sending gore out the other side of its head. Before the motion was done, she was already shifting to face another.

A head flew off of one near Anita as Mat finished swinging his bladed quarterstaff. Already he was in motion to take out another. He was late and he knew but better bloody well late than never. He could help here.

"Sorry for taking one of the flaming things from you."

The weapon swung around his neck, stabbed a ghoul and then took it's head off in one move.

It was almost like a company picnic. With more viscera.

Gateau swung one of the zombies like a club, taking out the zombies and ghouls who'd attempted to surround him with the momentum. Even though he was unarmed, the monsters he brought down stayed down.

Marron made a quick note of the new arrival as he unleashed the phoenix covered in fire. His eyes were glued to everyone.

Taking out an ofuda, he rushed forward to take on the creatures that had escaped the fire.

If he had summon materia, he could bring down fancy gods, too. But he settles for incinerating the beasts who get past Marron's fire, still keeping the numbers down around Anita to allow her to focus on the ghouls.

She flashed an almost feral grin at Mat and knew she wouldn't have to worry too much about him. A ghoul tried to come 'round him and Anita neatly stepped to his side with that inhuman speed, guns back in holsters to free her hands for her knives. A flicker of silver and the ghoul's head rolled away.

"Shall we dance, Mat?"

"Light, you know I love dancing."

He stepped around her to take out the leg of one. The staff of his weapon wrapped around her and came around to his other hand to swipe at another. They'd fought together before. In this position all of them were alright.

Already the military strategies were rushing through his mind.

"I'm feeling distinctly left out," Gateau told the other two, a grin making him look boyishly handsome even as he crushed the skull of another zombie.

Marron muttered under his breath as he threw one of his ofuda to burn a zombie that had been coming up behind Gateau. Then another to burn another that had come up behind Reeve.

Reeve glanced over, smiling a bit. "Thanks," he said, before switching to his Bolt materia to take out larger groups.

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