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exsilium MODS ([personal profile] initiates) wrote in [community profile] exsiliumlogs2013-05-21 10:29 am
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Other Worlds: V 2.0

Date & Time: May 21st, beginning at 0900.
Location: The Initiative Hold and all throughout Elmer's world
Characters: Anyone participating in the fighting, anyone staying behind.
Summary: Elmer's world is fought for and lost.
Warnings: Violence, death.

They reopen the portal at 0900, May 21st. The first scientist who stepped through was killed within thirty seconds; the rest who followed made it back through to Exsilium, albeit not unscathed. The portal was shut again by a panicked operator, although a second operator knew to keep the coordinates locked.

Within ten minutes, the alert had been sent out. There's no time to wait for the Transports to gather en masse; as soon as they have a sizable enough force to stand a chance at fighting through and clearing their gateway's location, the door is opened again.

Immediately inside the door is a desolate, grim scene. What had previously been the coast of Japan is now scorched earth, blasted sand, and little else. As the first point of contact for this world, it has undoubtedly suffered the worst. Here, the UE didn't stop at governments, financial centers, and capitols — the UE destroyed everything in sight. There are enough UE soldiers remaining in the broken country to give the Transports a difficult battle, although by now the bulk of their forces have moved on.

The Initiative will soon realize the necessity of opening more gateways, just as the UE had done. Transports will be deployed to London, Berlin, Paris, DC Washington, Moscow, Beijing, New York City, Hong Kong, Madrid. Through each of these windows, the destruction is staggering. Buildings are more husks than structures, everything that can burn is alight, and the death toll is off the charts. Blackened bodies seem to line every street, while pieces litter the ground among the rubble. There's no doubt that the UE has no need of the people of this world. They're after resources only, and anything and anyone already here is to be removed.

You can find UE soldiers everywhere. They move in coordinated squadrons of 20, and each of them carries a small arsenal. Even without their incredibly advanced and destructive weaponry, they're fearfully formidable. Each soldier, while still only human, is a genetically perfect clone, further enhanced by technological implants. They're all highly trained in physical combat. Even if you can disarm one of them, don't count on close-range attacks being any easier to handle. They've brought along cannons, small flying craft, and lightweight tanks. Each of these is the top of the line in terms of technology, geared toward destroying as much as it can, as quickly as it can. The United Earth is here to destroy, and they won't stop to wonder why their targets go from being civilians and scrambling, off-guard, comparatively primitive militaries, to trained and powered Transports.

For anyone staying at home, they'll find that any Initiative presence has withdrawn fully to the Hold. All Initiative employees are needed, and most of them in the med bays. The majority of the Initiative focus is on recalling and resurrecting fallen Transports, but attention is still needed for the living-but-wounded. Any Transports who stay in Exsilium and offer their help will have it immediately accepted; they'll be put to work in the medical wings, runnings supplies, or simply set at a machine and told to keep an eye on the numbers: Transport vitals, UE movements, and maps upon maps of changing statistics and colors.

At 1500, the Initiative will recall all Transport soldiers back to Exsilium and seal shut the gateway. The UE numbers are too great, their soldiers too powerful, and Elmer's world is lost.
pabulously: (Sad: Wistful)

[personal profile] pabulously 2013-06-01 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
[That's right. Toph is from the 100 Year War. Bolin hesitates a moment before putting an arm around her shoulder.]

We're gonna get out of this okay.

[Somehow that's easier to believe with her here. Maybe because he has to believe it in order to convince her.]
taggeda0: (pic#6163693)

[personal profile] taggeda0 2013-06-01 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't really expect much after doing that--it's just another dead body for him--but if this is going to be a problem, he doesn't have time for the blow-up. His expression is disbelieving when he starts to sign.]

If you'd just killed them first then that wouldn't have been necessary at all.
motherofnemesis: (Default)

[personal profile] motherofnemesis 2013-06-01 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ She doesn't quite roll her eyes, but it's a close thing. She's heard that one before, more than a few times, and it's never ended well. But she can go along with it for now - this is no time for a moral argument. ] Okay. Sure. What are we doing, then?
gevurah: (dramatic side glance)

[personal profile] gevurah 2013-06-01 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ But his head. That was overkill.

And without a clue as to what he's saying, she turns away to ensure they're in the clearing. Temporarily, it seems. She can hear troops moving in unison in the east and gunfire erupting in the north. ]


I don't have time for this.
pabulously: (Sad: Can't look up)

[personal profile] pabulously 2013-06-01 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
OKAY FINE!

[He stumbles to his feet and flees, hating himself with every step]
precludes: (pic#6031333)

B; DEEEEEEP BREATH.

[personal profile] precludes 2013-06-01 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
This is a strange place for you to be, at this hour.

[Her voice has taken on an unimpressed and soft politeness, dull and melodic like rainwater falling into a bucket.

Going out by herself - she'll be scolded for that later, probably. But she's as restless as Madoka - more so, probably, if you were to ask her.

Oriko has seen for herself now, the actualization of a world destroyed. It haunts her: She's seen the same thing over and over again, and still...
]

Why did you come here? [Of all places. Though she doesn't sit, she draws out her own Soul Gem after a moment, watching it where it rests in the palm of her hand.]
quisling: (It's real)

[personal profile] quisling 2013-06-01 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't look any less confused or baffled here. He knows that people here have powers, but this is the first time he's ever heard about immortality. ... Ironically since it does exist in his world. ]

Then there's no way of knowing if the people that were with you are okay now?

[ More people lost in today's tragedy... ]
acemedium: this is legit terrifying (You have to cross-examine Brushel!?)

[personal profile] acemedium 2013-06-01 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Maya makes a beeline for Phoenix as soon as she sees him, clutching her magatama in one hand to keep it from shaking. She was having serious second thoughts. Why was she here? She couldn't fight, even her shielding powers were weak, and the sheer volume of soldiers attacking was sending her into a state of panic.]

[But no, focus, focus, she had to focus - she runs after the retreating duo as fast as her legs can carry her, having the sense (miraculously) not to scream after Phoenix and attract further attention - rather, she just puts everything she has into it, head whipping around as she runs to make sure nothing's close enough and poised to throw up her shield at any moment. She only barely notices Phoenix isn't alone]

[...Possibly she should have been cutting down the burgers.]
anklets: (the pressure's hard to take)

[personal profile] anklets 2013-06-01 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Wind?

A winning wince, which really doesn't look winning at all; everything stings.
]

I'm sure I'll be fine on my own.
tragicomedienne: (☎ i can tell; i can tell)

[personal profile] tragicomedienne 2013-06-01 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
"What does it look like?"

People were dying. People were injured. For a moment Nanami's disbelief got the better of her: Her patience was paper-thin already, and with some three hours of horrors she didn't

Truthfully, the explanation was blocked somewhere between Nanami's chest and her throat. She couldn't put the details to words even if she wanted to - the thought of giving some kind of deep explanation made her feel feverish and ill. Nanami swallowed, her forehead grown clammy with sweat. It was better not to say anything.

"They called for help, so I'm moving inventory. It's really all most of us can do...They probably should have organized their supplies better..." Her hostilities were weak.
wilder: (Sarcam - dude whatever)

[personal profile] wilder 2013-06-01 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll raise a slight eyebrow]

You sure? I promise it won't do anything harmful....except maybe mess up your hair.
copia: (when i'm down and i feel like giving up)

[personal profile] copia 2013-06-01 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ . . . . . . . . .

She just looks at him a la the icon.
]

You have the most colorful text, has anyone ever told you that?

[personal profile] substitutable 2013-06-01 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Fortunately, there weren't too many people inside the building, so it takes less than ten minutes for Shintaro to reappear after the last one. It's was a longer drop than he thought, so it's a little difficult to climb on his own. At least he doesn't get stuck.]

Get them-- get them to another building. One that's not destroyed, but not one that they'll go after next.
debtor: (WIDE ★ whoa there)

[personal profile] debtor 2013-06-01 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Sparkling pixie wind.

Allen's eyes widen when she refuses, turning to face her fully.]


Lenalee. [This is no time to flaunt your machismo, girl.] Please, let him heal you. Kaneis is very good at it!

[personal profile] barefootbender 2013-06-01 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
Are you serious? [she's ceased all attempts to get him to rest at this point. he seriously seemed better?!] Wh-Where did you get something like that?! The Initiative has it?

[surely a lot of other people could use something like that...?! she reaches out with her hands again, unashamedly feeling for his wounds to "see" for herself.]
quisling: (Ask me now)

[personal profile] quisling 2013-06-01 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Admittedly he never stopped being stubborn, but there's no need to correct her there. He's not really thinking of it as being stubborn anyway. Just sensible.

... Suzaku's definition of sensible may be slightly skewed in all matters involving him.
]

You were right.

[ He's willing to admit that much, but... ]

I'll still rather not to keep anyone for too long, just in case they need the space later.

[ They certainly need all the staffing help right now, and he's no medic.

He will start heading towards one of the beds furthest way though. Keep out from under foot for the time being.
]
speakveryclearly: Kanaya holds sleeping Karkat's head in her lap, petting his hair, and looks down at him somberly. (Dedication)

[personal profile] speakveryclearly 2013-06-01 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Inventory..." Her eyes became unfocused - trying to assess the situation beyond Nanami, somewhat failing. "I -- " Focus, Kanaya. "I might be able to do that." She tried to speak with her usual crisp composure and was at least somewhat successful. Not enough, though - she knew Nanami wouldn't be convinced she was fine. (Because her fineness was a fairly flagrant lie. Human sincerity standards would never cease to confound her.)

She tilted her head, demonstrating a patchy and uneven glow. "Or sorting inventory. That might be easier." Finally, an appeal to Nanami's authority - that would surely do well with the clearly self-centered girl. "What would you recommend?"

[personal profile] barefootbender 2013-06-01 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh... ummmm.... hand on her shoulder. She doesn't really know how to react other than blushing and being embarrassed. It would be very easy to shove him away and yell at him for disrespecting his sifu, but it's kinda.... nice.....]

You... you think so? We're hidden in this box, but... if they find us...
commentboxtroll: (one may know how to conquer)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2013-06-01 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not with that ridiculous helmet of yours on.

[ Or with how tired either of them are! He's not so sure three against one is great odds against the UE soldiers. Normal people, maybe, but... ]

Do you have a way to keep in contact? I can't go with you, but I can let you know if anyone else starts heading your way.
wolfchild: (no one ❱❰)

[personal profile] wolfchild 2013-06-01 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Does she look like a dog to you?!

[ Yes, she is certain and no, she does not understand the point of this. She's still caught, what does it matter what Nymeria is?

Sniffling, she tries to squirm.
]

I don't know. I can't move much.
commentboxtroll: (its all based on deception)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2013-06-01 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
You know why I did.

[ He just said so a minute ago! He had to see it with his own eyes, even if he hadn't particularly doubted the Initiative after so much time here and after their own trip to the UE. It was necessary to know what he needed to plan against.

To her question, though, he stops and looks down, an eyebrow quirked.
]

Back where? To that world?
quisling: (On the services she renders)

[personal profile] quisling 2013-06-01 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Suzaku takes awhile longer with the two he's squaring off against. These soldiers are a lot tougher than he's used to fighting. After a short struggle he does hit one square in the shoulder and knocks the other to the ground, hitting him hard with the butt of the gun once he's on the ground in hopes of him staying down.

He takes all of two seconds to try and catch his breath before he's sprinting back over towards Emil and the other soldiers.
]
bumbles: (pic#6245832)

[personal profile] bumbles 2013-06-01 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
( He sees those eyebrows, madame, and he offers something of a sheepish grin, before holding out his hand. The other hand gestures for her to just keep a little distance, because in the next moment flame is engulfing his hand with a loud crack, flames roaring loud for a moment before he reabsorbs the fire into his skin, closing his fist.

A little shrug. This and that, his expression would seem to say. )
commentboxtroll: (its all based on deception)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2013-06-01 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's not a kind objective to hand off to someone, no, but this was a war and the soldiers from the United Earth were not to be reasoned with. He had to assume she knew this might happen, because what else could have?

But those deaths don't weigh much on Caesar.

He's seen people die before. It isn't the first time he's been involved in sending people to die or to kill others.
]

Alright. You're clear on that side for now. [ What about her, though? ] How are you doing down there?
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imusntrunaway: (76)

[personal profile] imusntrunaway 2013-06-01 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[He's reminding himself that it's safe, that he's nowhere near the injured or the blood and it's fine to breathe, arms loosely clutching each other. He doesn't notice her presence at first, but when she speaks his head jerks towards her direction, his gaze not too focused.]

... I'm-- sorry, I just...