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exsilium MODS ([personal profile] initiates) wrote in [community profile] exsiliumlogs2013-09-18 10:20 pm
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OPERATION SEXY MARIO: CONCLUSION

Date & Time: Sept 19th
Location: The UE Holding Compound, and surrounding area.
Characters: Anyone being rescued, doing the rescuing, or doing the distracting.
Summary: There have been some slackers freeloading off the UE for the past couple weeks or so, so let's go drag them home.
Warnings: Likely violence! Let a mod know if we should update this.

Those meant for distraction and those meant for rescue alike are both loaded onto the same stolen highspeed train. It's a great distance to cover, but the train manages in just under two hours, and deposits both groups three miles from the Holding Compound — a desolate and cold area, with rocky, uneven ground, small but jagged hills well-scattered and covered in scraggly trees — and there they part ways.

The diversion is sent away north, to draw United Earth attention and aggression upward, further into the continent, while the rescue team takes a much slower and quieter route to approach the Compound from the south, closest to Exsilium. The rescue team's orders are to wait a full half hour, to be sure that all forces who can be drawn out of the Compound to meet the sudden onslaught from the north will have already left.

The diversion team won't have an easy job of it. The soldiers are heavily armed, and trained to fight to the death before they surrender. They're grouped in organized squadrons, about 20 in each, and seem to outnumber Transports by three to one. Scattered throughout these soldiers are the Masked, the UE's special forces. These soldiers strike with a deadly precision, enhanced speed and strength, and highly advanced weaponry. Also, oddly enough, they seem to have a few smaller members among them, standing about 4 feet tall, and wielding strange powers… Those familiar with the powers of their kidnapped friends may see distinct similarities.

The Compound itself, when the rescue team makes their way in, will be very quiet. All prisoners had been forced into locked rooms (together or separately — whatever was most convenient) before the soldiers had left to face the encroaching threat. There are still personnel left to man the base, of course, and a few of them are armed soldiers — but for the most part it's scientists and researchers. Careful, though. Even scientists and researchers are perfectly capable of sounding the alarm to bring back the armed threats.

Once everyone is out of the Compound, the train will begin running a return trip. It will be kept as long as possible, while the distraction teams sneak back from the battlefield in small groups, but it can't wait forever. Those on the battlefield for the longest, the hardest hitters or the most dedicated fighters, might just have to find another way home. So… any Transports with relocation abilities feel like lending a hand?
deadlybanker: (Assassin smile)

[personal profile] deadlybanker 2013-10-08 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[It had always been the case that Giovanni lead a dangerous lifestyle. Though even Ezio knew little about that, they had really never had the chance to speak on these things and Giovanni often kept those matters hidden as one in his Order should.]

Grazie, signora. It is an honor to meet you as well. Any friend of Ezio's is a friend of mine as well.

[He too bowed in the polite Italian way but he was quick to return to business. They had no idea how many more soldiers could be ahead. ]

For only three years you are doing quite well.

[He would have to ask about those runes in greater depth sometime though... They did sound interesting.]

It should not be much further to the area where the hostages are being kept, but there will be more guards, likely the highest concentration of them. Are you ready?
velveteened: (} we jumped never asking why)

[personal profile] velveteened 2013-10-08 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
( i promise, he says, and then there were two. oz doesn't feel vulnerable, exactly, not with lenalee here and gil and break not far (not so far as they've been, particularly) and the promise of others, but where he stands now has been very clearly established.

this is a rescue operation, and the only part he has to play is to be rescued.

gil had said that there's a train waiting, three miles away, but not the particulars; so it's after scarcely a beat that he's turning to lenalee. )


I don't know where the exit is. ( the one everyone must've made, at least, because he doubts they came in quietly; though the location of the one for the ue personnel is also a mystery none of the captives ever managed to crack. he says it with a slight headshake and a level tone, purely questioning, you're going to have to show me going unsaid. then — ) Which direction is the train?
inhumanity: (Gelsemium sempervirens)

[personal profile] inhumanity 2013-10-08 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[He smiles warmly at her, accepting her sudden acceptance as easily as any other twist or turn.] Of course? Who knows better a person's state than a dear and loving friend?

[Christopher glances ahead. He hears things down the corridor—and there, some people in sight.]

Hm . . .

[Christopher swings his umbrella down from his shoulder and opens it up. Smoke billows, instantly giving them cover.] This way! [Pulling on the hand he holds, he guides her to one of the rooms connected to the hall.]
inhumanity: (Zephyranthes carinata)

[personal profile] inhumanity 2013-10-08 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Then shall we continue on, Erika? This errant boy can surely keep an eye on himself. [He holds a bloody hand out to her.]

[personal profile] substitutable 2013-10-08 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
You don't have to tell me twice. We've gone through it before, and it isn't pleasant.

What about you? From the way you said it, it sounds like... you've died before too.
affectate: (33)

[personal profile] affectate 2013-10-08 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. ... Twice, I believe, but not since my arrival in this place. I've been forbidden from injuring myself. Ah, but the second death was not so unpleasant -- I did perform in such a way that I would not feel any pain.

[Is what she says, but she frowns slightly.]

... Although my neck did ache for some time... ... Were you killed, Mr Shintaro?
notpeterparker: (Scared)

[personal profile] notpeterparker 2013-10-08 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Before she can respond to that, there's smoke and she's being pulled into another room. She doesn't outright scream, but she does give a startled yelp and she nearly stumbles trying to follow him in her panic. While she couldn't see if they were guards or just normal workers, it didn't matter to her. All she can picture is several guards armed to the teeth, just waiting to take down anyone who's broken in.

This mental image has her so scared that by the time they get to one of the connecting rooms, she's shaking and whimpering a little.

She is very, very unsuited for this kind of thing.]
implying: (down)

[personal profile] implying 2013-10-08 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Another swing, more of his low and passionless words. ]

I... expect the soldiers will return to keep you within. [ ugh. rock and a hard place. But even still, at least going back could mean another route out, one that doesn't involve going past Vanadi. But because he can't say that, he adds: ] Eventually.
wolfuncaged: ([Brood] A quiet moment)

[personal profile] wolfuncaged 2013-10-08 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Eventually.

[He says the word carefully, with a small degree of finality. Before stepping back]

I will wait but a short time. If we need to move however... [He pauses, frowning, finding the right words] Do not become an obstacle.

[He'd rather not need to try to kill you man. And with that, he vanishes up the hall]
inafadingcrown: (soft as moonlight)

[personal profile] inafadingcrown 2013-10-08 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Some have called them gods. [But that's not quite right. She hums thoughtfully.] It is difficult to explain; they are beings in their own right, yet they were born of the thoughts of Eru, the One.
yourdistraction: (and everything's all right)

[personal profile] yourdistraction 2013-10-08 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Great spirits, then... and Eru is the god?
eyecaptivating: (your songs remind me)

[personal profile] eyecaptivating 2013-10-08 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[CHAAARGE--

She sets off a run, stopping only to ensure Tess really is following her.]


Sh-should we distract more soldiers soon?
inafadingcrown: (the danger of light and joy)

[personal profile] inafadingcrown 2013-10-09 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods] Save that the Valar have taken on physical form, that is the sum of it.
yourdistraction: (quivering still)

[personal profile] yourdistraction 2013-10-09 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, yes, spirits can take on physical form! But it isn't usually considered a good thing for people if they do so in our realm... Some are good, though. Like your Valar.
inafadingcrown: (cool regard)

[personal profile] inafadingcrown 2013-10-09 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Not rude at all! It's just you know what they say about elves and change. (Hint: it's similar to old dogs and new tricks).]

Did you see battle today? You will forgive me, I hope, if I say you do not seem the sort.
strategic_guile: (Not going down so smoothly this time)

[personal profile] strategic_guile 2013-10-09 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Blaine's gun was aimed at the floor as Elissa dashed to get out of his line of fire. She was across the room and behind him when the doors finally started to creak back open. His arm was up, palm cupping his shooting hand to keep it steady as the first glimpses of their adversaries appeared. Four inches of space was all he waited for before he started to fire. As soon as he could clearly see helmets and shoulders shoved against the door, he was sending bullets at them. One, two, aimed at bodies that fell and them he was onto the next, hoping to kill anyone before they could get their guns out and pointed at them.

He moved back towards the opposite door because there was little to hide behind. He didn't want to start jumping from open cell to open cell. It'd be bad since he had only moved down past two cells in the first place.

If all else failed, there were the explosives in his tactical vest pouches...]
clinical: (so sweet to lose a friend)

[personal profile] clinical 2013-10-09 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
My, are you an expert?

[Just going with it.]
clinical: (it's strange to find such light)

[personal profile] clinical 2013-10-09 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
It's a possibility. It's likely, however, that our scientists could rebuild the machine.
pactfulfilled: (► I thought this game was T-rated?!)

[personal profile] pactfulfilled 2013-10-09 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
That one?

[Striding back over, Asbel kneels over the box and frowns.] It doesn't look like there's anything much in here. Just some articles of clothing and--hey! Hold on, I think I see something!

[Catching a glint and a glimmer, Asbel's hand plunges into the box and after a moment he pulls something small out.]

It's the ring!

[personal profile] pride_of_amarcia 2013-10-09 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
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Lucky guess, I think.

... If that's the case, let's move!

*Cart abandoned!*
sawhatyoudidthere: (Hey gurl heeeeeey~)

[personal profile] sawhatyoudidthere 2013-10-09 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
I didn't, no. [She hid in broom closets though, like a pro.]

I suppose it was rather foolish of me to come, wasn't it?

[personal profile] substitutable 2013-10-09 08:19 am (UTC)(link)
Dude. They're not in your mouth. You lost your teeth.

[personal profile] substitutable 2013-10-09 08:19 am (UTC)(link)
Why does she have to be older? Momo's younger than me. She's also not a fighter -- she's just... good at drawing attention. She can't sneak around.
bumbles: (pic#5922658)

[personal profile] bumbles 2013-10-09 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
( WHAT A GOOD, BELLE. WHAT A GOOD. Donny has never really gotten a lot of contact, not before Max. Typically the majority of physical contact prior had been fist fights, the brawling side of Atlas, the days in high school when his head was held under water and he was shoved against lockers. Physical contact wasn't really associated with a lot of pleasant things, before Max soothed him with her touches, before Crystal had hugged him, before he'd had the audacity to hug Morgana. Max and Exsilium had turned some of that around. As much as it's a surprise, it's a good surprise, in this case.

A smile right back, despite everything, and he's hopping down a ledge, offering her his hand so she can keep up. )
Thank you.

( he appreciates it, really. )
molecules: (pic#6425351)

[personal profile] molecules 2013-10-09 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ piper doesn't curtsy. not until the third date, at least. ]

[ she mumbles: ] You'll need a lot of assistance.

So, is the plan to be sitting ducks? Or are we moving before the laundromat returns to his post?