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Ok people, here is when you can let your creative writing loose. This is a free and easy thread, hopefully more successful thn my 'International Incedents Gameshow' thread. THIS IS A NEWBIE FRIENDLY THREAD
On this thread you choose a character to represent your nation, or two, or a small group, but no armies. Your nation can be whatever you want in this, and your character is not limited to your nations state or size, just no invinceable super hand weapon thingies or hover bikes ok? If I see anything to exotic Ill tell you and you can phase it out. You wont be kicked out for tiny infringements, just dont repeate it and dont ignore my notes of what aint allowed.
The story is that a nations experiment trying to produce bio-enhanced workers has gone wrong (I know its used but its classic people) and the result is the nexus. Its weakness cannot be found -yet- and it is an infestation of the body, telepathically linked to the rest of the nexus infested bodies in the reigon. It has begun to spread in the nation of the commonwealth of staggering drunks, and as the nation is a non militant country, it has called in help from other nations.
The combat against the nexus will take place in the allys and deep forests of the commonwealth. Players can interact, join up, betray and even have small gang wars against each other. You can join at ANY time.
Staggering drunks has its own character:
Name: Andreus
Profession: Tech priest
Skills: Argument resolving, technology expertise. Also ambassador of my commonwealth
Bio: A previous member of a gang, one day a rival gang 'muscled into his territory' his gang was killed, and after a fight, he was wounded to the point of death.
Then a vicar, father Mcguinnis, found him bleeding and broken outside the chapel. He took him in, and using his technical expertise and with help from the local mechanic and biologist, fixed his body with new parts of metal and steel.
From then on, he has vowed to be a negotiator in confrontations and a firm christian. Yet now he must be called into combat in the defence of his country.
(He may not fit perfectly in with my nation but I use him for everything RP)
Ps, a note to serafina, you can let loose with any loose RP character you choose, just keep it PG 13 ok? Well........PG 18.

*sigh* am I being ignore cannoned or do people just hate my threads, thats two threads that have now crashed and burned, both I thought were ok. I'v only been posting a week, how can I be cannoned so quickly?
:headbang:



Update: weee! We have players!

To the nation of staggering drunks
From Ambassador Midian of Neo Cannen
We're glad to be of assistance. Were sending you one of our agents now

Richard Kahn had been asigned this mission on the grounds that his skills were the best for dealing with this. He had been rated as having exceptionaly high ESP and IQ and therefore it was felt that he would be able to mentaly defend himself against any threat. He had been equiped with the first in the range of White hall gamma ray weapons. It was a reletively short range Gamma ray pulse weapon, reaching a range of over 50 metres. The main advantage of it was that because it was Gamma ray based, the energy could pass through most matter, but when it came into contact with organinc material, it would cause radation poisioning that would result in death in seconds. He was being heli lifted to the central command of the nation of staggering drunks. There had to be a reason for such a rediculous name, but Kahn had yet to find it. He landed in there base and awaited a representive to meet him

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OOC: what would u like more,4 or 2 man team?

IC: The PBC has seen the major problem you have at the monment, and due to commenitments elsewhere we are only able to sent in a small special froces team (now u choose). We will get back to you with deltials soon.

OOC: you choose, but as this is a small character RP it might be better for 2.

OOC: Ok, how about a 2 man special forces team. 1 sarg :mp5: and 1 captin :sniper:
?????

Can i join in? Also what is the current situation in this story RP ?

To the nation of staggering drunks
From Ambassador Midian of Neo Cannen
We're glad to be of assistance. Were sending you one of our agents now

Richard Kahn had been asigned this mission on the grounds that his skills were the best for dealing with this. He had been rated as having exceptionaly high ESP and IQ and therefore it was felt that he would be able to mentaly defend himself against any threat. He had been equiped with the first in the range of White hall gamma ray weapons. It was a reletively short range Gamma ray pulse weapon, reaching a range of over 50 metres. The main advantage of it was that because it was Gamma ray based, the energy could pass through most matter, but when it came into contact with organinc material, it would cause radation poisioning that would result in death in seconds. He was being heli lifted to the central command of the nation of staggering drunks. There had to be a reason for such a rediculous name, but Kahn had yet to find it. He landed in there base and awaited a representive to meet him

Andreus got up from his chair after being informed of the arrival of the Neo cannens special agent. He winced as he put his foot on his mechanical leg. It had been years since he had had his shattered leg and right arm replaced by robotic appendiges. Even though they gave him above normal human strength, he would still have given his, well, right arm to have his old right arm.
He opened the door to the room in which Kahn had been waiting and stood stiffly infront of him.
' Our nation would once again like to thank you for the assistance you have offered us.' Andreus stopped and put up a hand. ' And before you ask about our nations 'proud' name, we are a colony of the british isles, that should explain. We are hoping that more representatives of nations will be sending a complimentary force, we will need all the help we can get in this endevor.'

OOC: Ok, how about a 2 man special forces team. 1 sarg :mp5: and 1 captin :sniper:
?????
Fair enough.

Can i join in? Also what is the current situation in this story RP ?

Newly starting, join in anytime.




:sniper:

The nation of PBC wishes to inform you that we will be sending in a two man special forces team. A fact file will be sent at the soonest possible date along with their weapons and equipment list for your approvle

OOC: Can older nations join in? Can Future tech nations join? If not ignore this. If so:

IC: Chaplain Azlan paced up and down of the hold of his midnight black Thunderhawk gun ship. Sitting in an prayer position was Brother Azeral. Azlan poked his head into the cockpit,
"Are we nearly there yet?"
One of the piolets turned around, "Yes, we will be landing soon."
Azeral stood up and tried to look through the 'windows' of the Thunderhawk, the tiny slits were scratched to bits. He could just see the green lawn unfurling before him. He could hold back his amazement, a gasp slipping from his mouth. He had never seen such a sight before in his ten thousand years of service to his god, Cam III. Azlan walked up to him and placed an armoured hand on Azeral's solider guard.
"You will witness more beautiful things later, now we have work to do. Arm up!" As soon as the words hit Azeral's ears he was already grabbing his bolter and power pack.

The jolt of the landing shook Azeral and Azlan to the bone. The front hatch slowwly opened up, religous smoke escaping from the hold. Two giant figures walked out, at least 7ft tall. Their limbs were thick, the terminater armour making them look like a tree stump. They wlaked down the ramp and towards the buildings door.
"How can their be such a backwater planet as this?" Azeral queired Azlan, "Why hasn't the empire reached here?"
"Give it time. The great empire will soon return to it's once majestic size!" Azlan reasured Azeral. Within minutes they had reached the door and Azeral smacked on it before entering....

++Incoming message++
++From Inquister Dalen++
++Regarding Nexus++
Two of my deathwatch team has arrived on your planet. I hope they will be of assistance. I hope you can counter this new threat.
++Message ends++

'OOC: Can older nations join in? Can Future tech nations join? If not ignore this. If so:'

The more the merrier, ALL nations can take part, early or super advanced.

The Most Serene Republic of Rosliston would like to show its concern with the current 'Nexus' situation

We would like to ask if the Staggering Drunks will accept out offer to join in this holy crusade against this diabolical foe.

We will be sending in 1 man alone

Details will be provided upon confirmation and acceptance

The Most Serene Republic of Rosliston

OOC : .:TAG:.

++Incoming message++
++From Inquister Dalen++
++Regarding Nexus++
Two of my deathwatch team has arrived on your planet. I hope they will be of assistance. I hope you can counter this new threat.
++Message ends++

Andreus jerked his head up as he recieved a message through the attachment in his ear.
'Excuse me, but I am needed to welcome the representatives of Cam III.
You are welcome to come with me, if not I will be back here with them to finish the briefing.'
Andreus walked out into the courtyard where the two deathguard were waiting. When he reached them he was impressed, the two stood above him by several inches, and he himself stood far above the average human being due to his mechanic parts.
'Welcome to the green nation of our commonwealth. I trust your visit was a pleasant one. If you would care to follow me?'
When he turned round to lead the two behemoths of men to the briefing room he widened his eyes. He had never seen men that looked so invincable, they looked as if they could shrug off several mortal wounds. Yet brute strength alone could not defeat the nexus, as Andreus himself knew.

The Most Serene Republic of Rosliston would like to show its concern with the current 'Nexus' situation

We would like to ask if the Staggering Drunks will accept out offer to join in this holy crusade against this diabolical foe.

We will be sending in 1 man alone

Details will be provided upon confirmation and acceptance

The Most Serene Republic of Rosliston

Our nation would be in your debt, this crusade will need the best of your blood, we accept your offer with gratitude.
Land your agent in the landing point, a host will be there to take you to the rest of the special forces of the other nations.-
The govenor of the commonwealth.

To The Staggering Drunks
From The Most Serene Republic of Rosliston

Here is the dossier of our man who we are sending to assist

Name : Brother-Captian Lazerus
Bio : Was found by the Holy Servants of Rosliston in a desolate land far from human contact. He was one of the tribes leaders and it was clear from the very start he had superior markmanship skills and good pyschic potential.
He was quickly brought back to the Holy Protector's training camp on Carlo 4. Although he was very strong and pyschically attunded these were not his strong points. His true talent was marksmanship. He was accepted into the Praetorian Guard after 2 years of intensive training and served His Holiness for 20 years progressing to the highest rank of Brother-Captain.
He is now one of the best warriors that can be found in The Most Serene Republic of Rosliston and therefore was sent on this mission.

OOC : Sorry Cam for basing my charactor on W40k and all

IC : The buzzing filled his mind and Brother-Captain Lazerus felt himself shift in and out of existance, the black filled his mind and he prepared himself for the shock.
A wave of everything evil in existance flowed through him and he cursed this method of transport. However, he had been called upon by His Holiness and no pain or discomfort was too much for this Rightous Cause. He felt the black ebb away and the world materialised again. This time over a building. The plane dropped to a landing pad and he was releved once it landed upon solid ground. He checked his customised gauntlet plasma rifle and picked up his Dahkner Energy Halberd. He walked out of the door of the transport to meet his host.

::decloaking behind Andreus, he cleared his throat::

"The nation of Kitella, indeed Baron Silas Greenback himself, has sent me, as a covert ops agent, to represent our nation and to aid yours. My folder includes relavent information."


Name: NOYB
Bio: NOYB
Skills: NOYB
Status: Under juristiction of Andeus of Staggering Drunks until the mission is complete, or NOYB is recalled, or said juristiction violates any prevailing orders or protocols set forth by the KGA of the sovereign nation of Kitella.



NOYB looks to be about 1.8 meters and 80 kilograms. Several holsters can be seen on his person, though none of them are holding anything that would be seen as a conventional weapon.


::NOYB walks calmly over and sits down on a sofa::

OOC: Meh. There are many WH40k nations. Well, they use WH40k tech...

IC: Azeral and Azlan watched as the slightly smaller man walked up to them. They usually have to look down on people to talk with them, this time they didn't. Azeral noticed many mechanic parts upon the newcomers person. He was suprised to see such an advanced thing. As they listned to Andreus talk, they holstered their boltguns; no need for them. Azlan switched his comm from 'outside' to 'helmet-to-helmet'.
"I sense unease within this persons soul."
"Yes. I believe he is worried. We will find out soon enough." Azeral then switched to 'outside'. "Lead the way. Oh and by the way, what is your name?"

The two Deathwatch followed Andreus to the door. Their pitch black armour reflecting no light; within the darkness they were almost invisable...

'My name?, my friends, my name is to be given in exchange for yours only.
You may call me Andreus.' Andreus replied.
Just then his optical iris cover picked up a shadow behind him. He turned around and saw a man of average stature appear from the darkness outside the briefing room. The man cleared his throat.
"The nation of Kitella, indeed Baron Silas Greenback himself, has sent me, as a covert ops agent, to represent our nation and to aid yours. My folder includes relavent information." He said before calmly entering the briefing room and making himself comfortable on a sofa. Andreus was slightly taken aback by the sudden appearance of the man, but not entirely suprised. He knew there might be advanced nations who answered the call of help sent out. Andreus shook his head and gestured for the two deathguard to enter the room.
'Well, on behalf of my nation, I would like to thank you for lending aid to us in our time of need. But first, perhaps you would like to introduce yourselves. Although I am aware of your information', he glanced briefly at the representative of Kitella, 'for the most part anyway, you will all be working together, so I suggest you get aquainted before we go further.' Andreus stepped back and leant against a wall.

Brother-Captain Lazerus walked up to the landing door, turned around and watched the HG86 Trans-Plane fly off and disappear. He turned around walked to the open door and heard someone speaking down the corridor.
"For the most part anyway, you will all be working together, so I suggest you get aquainted before we go further."
Lazerus walked down the corridor towards the voice

"I am Chaplian Azlan, commander of the Deathwatch. This is Brother Azeral. We hail from Cam III, you may have heard of the Empire. If not, you will soon see it's might." Azlan said while removing his helm to reveal a scared face, pale white. He motioned for Azeral to do the same. When Azeral removed his helm he revealed a heavily tattoed face. His skin was not as pale as Azlan's, but it was pale.
"If we are to work together then I will need to know what we are fighting." Azlan asked Andreus...

"Chaplain. Azeral." NOYB nodded to each before turning to Andreus.

"For our purposes, you may call me NOYB. Our nation's philisophy does not allow for massive weapons or offensive strikes. We believe that more can be accomplished with one man, properly equipped, than an army. I have been sent here to gather intelligence on this "nexus effect", as it is being called."
*pause*
"Someone is coming down the hall. another guest, I assume?"

Lazerus walked down the dimly lit corridor towards a room. He saw four figures in the room. All were looking at him, as he approached them.
"I hope I'm not late. My name is Brother-Captain Lazerus of The Praetorian Guard of His Holiness." He looked around the room and saw they were about as tall as he was. He looked around the room and saw a weapon stand. He placed his Holy Energy Halberd on the stand and turned round to see what they had say.

"Captain." NOYB nodded.

"You may call me NOYB. It appears as though this call has been answered. But what have we answered to?" NOYB turned back to Andreus.

Service records of the 2 man team i am sending in:

Captain Mark Wilson
DofB: 10/04/1975
Blood Type: O negative

Next of Kin: Sister

Service Record:
Enlisted aged 18 after completing his international baccalaurean. Joined the army and served in the Black Watch regiment as a second lieutenant and rose to the rank of after five years service lieutenant. Saw service in the International Peace Keeping Force to Zola when there was the ‘95 civil war. Distinguished himself by holding off superior forces after a seven-day siege to the consulate of PBC. Was injured later the war and was repatriated home. Moved to the Mountain Corps and trained as an officer sniper. Meet up with present Sergeant Paul Anderson and form current team Tango Zero One. Has so far 14 confirmed kills in two war zones; Norland and Disreal. Skilled in explovoles and combat medic
GC and DGO


Sergeant Paul Anderson
DofB: 19/09/1971
Blood Type: A positive

Next of kin: Ex-wife

Service Record:
Enlisted ages 16 in the 1st highland regiment and learnt highland and mountain warfare. Promotes to Lance Corporal in ’89. Later made Corporal for service in the Gulf War against Numbia and Seria. Later saved a fellow NCO on a climbing patrol when the NCO fell of the cliff onto a ledge below. Transferred to the Mountain Corps. Meet present officer Mark Wilson. Trained as Sniper support NCO. Able to use most weapons, heavy and light.
DSO and MC

PBC

"So, when do we learn about this 'Nexus threat'?" Azeral questioned Andreus, "I believe that if we lauch one deciseve attack on them then we can get this over and done with."

The Bloddy Reaper will dispacth one man details soon

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OOC: What does <tag> mean?

"So, when do we learn about this 'Nexus threat'?" Azeral questioned Andreus, "I believe that if we lauch one deciseve attack on them then we can get this over and done with."
'Of course, now introductions have been made.....' Andreus pressed a button on his wrist and a screen came down. He pointed at the screen with his mettalic hand, a laser pointer was projected from his index finger and indicated the screen.
A projecter started up and an image of a creature, barely recognisable as human, with elongated limbs and incisors with ribs almost poking out of its chest, appeared on the screen.
This is a victim of the Nexus infestation, note the corruption of the body which compliments the corruption of the mind. When the Nexus infection has gotton a hold of the subject, the first thing it will do is warp it, change it to suit the Nexus's needs. See the enlarged incisors and quadraceps.'
Andreus pressed a button on his wrist again and the image switched to a man in a white coat, obviously a scientist judging by the glasses and knowing grin.
'This is Maxus Arnold, a previous member of the commonwealth's, uh, underfunded genetics team. Arnolds claimed he had an idea for a genetic enhancement that could create the new image of man, a man that could be whatever he wanted to, and be compleatly moral in every action. But he was lacking in funds, test subjects...'
Andreus sighed.
'And recognition. His ideas were laughed at of course, but he was determined to prove the ideas he was putting forward. He tried constant experimentations on himself, usually all sound and safe, but the continual testing took its toll. Maxus went mad, and one day his lab was found wreaked and deserted. We suspected vandalism and murder, and as we could find no suspect for the crime, it was left as unanswered.
But then of course, the nexus emerged. It grew at an astounding rate, and looking back at Maxus's records, we realised this was the result of his experimentation.' Andreus turned off the projector and sat down.
'Now.....for how the infestation is spread.' Andreus closed his biological eye and for a moment was silent.
'Unfortunately I have experience in this matter.
A while ago, the...previous Maxus, sought me out. I used to know him quite well in a time long gone past, although the nature of my lifestyle in that time and how I knew him I would rather not disclose. I am sure you have all read my file so you will know but I find it hard to recount those times.'
Andreus looked at his bionic arm for a second, turning it in the light.
' He surprised me, attacked me, and left as quickly as he came. He left no mark, but I did not feel myself for a few days after.
The nexus spreads itself by telepathy. In battle, one has compleate focus on the tak, leaving the nexus to seed itself in the cortex. For days I was tormented by images of my...past, and the nexus battled with my will to dominate my mind to arrest my body. But my cortex has several neural bionic implants used to transfer signals to my, repaired, appendages. The nexus was confused by these and by using this I was able to fight it off. The nexus uses guilt and emotion to overcome the will, I have much to be guilty for, and so I was vunerable. I hope to come to terms with my past, so the nexus will have a harder time to overcome my will.'

"Your strength of mind and your will, must be strong." Lazerus looked at his comrades to-be. "Andreus, is strength of mind our best weapon against this diabolical foe?"

My friend, strenght of mind is the only weapon against this foe. The nexus victims are still as mortal as any man, if a little tougher, but thier main strength is thier telopathic assaults.
As for diobolic, you mistake the nexus as for what drives it, it is driven by simple emotions. Each host of the Nexus is connected telopathically and the whole network is what forms the Nexus itself, the nexus does appear to have a measure of animal cunning, but we have seen no aim in its actions exept the desire to spread. We have reasoned this to be related to a corruption of Maxus's 'New mankind dream'.

In what way do you want our men to help yuo nation?

OOC: What does <tag> mean?

OOC: TAG, :TAG:, .:TAG:., <tag> and all the others are a way of marking a thread that you may want to return to at a later date. Once you tag a thread, you can search your name and the thread will appear. Amazing!

IC: Azeral and Azlan stood quietly, intent on finding a weakness in these Nexus'. They found none. Azlan was the first to speak, "So it has no weaknesses?! Are you sure? And how do we kill it?" Azeral also chipped in, "Does it have any armour? What about a brain?"

Snake Eaters wishes to join in the hunt for the Nexus'. We propose to send our top SHADOW agent to join in the hunt. His bio is below:

Names: James Cougar
Occupation: SHADOW operative
Bio: Bearer of the Black Flame, an ablity gifted from the Lord himself. Self-sufficient, but capable of teamwork. Able to use any weapon, and has no particular preference. Joined SHADOW at age of 10, graduated at 15, three years early. Since then has been involved in many conflicts, open and secret. From ages 15-18 served with the Navy SEAL's, then graduated to eventual command of SHADOW Team Alpha, the top SF team at Snake Eaters disposal. Has served as singles agent for some time, due to culmination of previous mission.
Weapons: Any at disposal.
Preferences: Particular wishes to work in close contact with the Space Marines present in this investigation. SHADOW has altered DNA in past, but wishes to further its research in this area.

Please tell us if you wish for this agent to join you.

OOC: Completly forgot stats!

IC: Name: Brother-Captain Azlan
DoB: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Weapons: Bolter, bolt pistol and power sword
History: Born from the geneseed of El Johnson, Primarch of the Dark Angels. Fought in the great crusade, almost killed in the Shvian Invasion of Prospero. Has a totaly bionic left side. He left the Dark Angels and joined Deathwatch kill team Alpha. He became the Deathwatch leader after his victory in killing the insurgants in the first civil war. He lead a crusade to kill all unfaithful in the second civil war and has now been sent on this mission.

Name: Brother Azeral
DoB: Unknown
Age Unknown
Weapons: Pair of lighting claws
History: Born from the geneseed of El Johnson, Primarch of the Dark Angels. Fought in the great crusade, killed the Shivian leader. He was with Azlan through out both civil wars and saved his life in the Shivian invasion. He followed Azlan into the deathwatch, only recently was he gifted with a pair of lighting claws.

To the nation of Staggering Drunks:

The Confederacy of Whutehfeckia is deeply concerned with reports filing in about this 'Nexus'. We are sending one of our best to your nation for assistance.

Here is the bio for the agent:
Name: Karl Harq-Hannegan
Profession: Captain of the Guard of the Presidency.
Skills: Air piloting, air technology, excellent marksmanship, engineering skills are superb.
Arsenal: Revolver, Sawed-off shotgun, Knife
Bio: Raised in the small and slow-devoloping Whutehfeckia as the son of an Airship captain, Karl Harq-Hannegan did show exceptional skill as a youth, winning the national Marksman's Contest at the age of 14, and the annual Luftstadt Air Race at 17. At 18, he joined the Whutehfeckian Air Force, quickly rosing through the ranks, and gaining the attention of his superiors, who soon presented him to the elite Guard of the Presidency. He was accepted, and there he is today.

He should arrive within 24 hours.

(ooc: Bah humbug to Space Marines, I'll settle for some backwards Imperial Guard folks)

"Genetic engineering leading to telpathic assaults? I'll wait for more data. This nexus touched you, right? I know of several drugs, virii, and even nano techs that, once injected, can alter one's perception of anything the injector sees fit. I come from a land of science, not myth. I will conduct my investigation from that point of view. It is, after all, the only point of view that has logic as a base."

::BOYD surveyed the room::

"If it lives, it can die. If it thinks, it can be out-thought. If it it expands without control, it can be harnessed."

"More to the point: If it bleeds, it can die." Azlan Chipped in. (NOT stolen from 'The Predator'!)

Ooc: Ok, I'm sending my agent anyway. I hope he finds a warm welcome at your hands.

Lazerus looked at the other members in the room, thinking deeply about this most horrific creature. He looked again at Andreus
"There is something deeper to this creature, else your own forces would have killed it to avoid a international responce. What is the problem? Have you already sent men against it? If so why did they not kill it?"

The young, blond man walked into the room, finding what he had been searching for. This meeting was important, and he had been sent to find out what the Nexus was.
He inclined his head as a gesture of respect, and said, "My apologies to you all for arriving later than planned. I had an... encounter with a heretic from my own country, and was forced to subdue him. I've already read the file pertaining to this investigation, so please feel free to continue"
His head came up, and revealed a pair of piercing blue eyes. On his person hung a number of weapons, including two Mk.23 SOCOM pistols, but most noticable was the sword slung on his back. It was a Japanese katana, made from obsidian, and was razor sharp. His eyes flitted round the room. Space Marines? The Imperium has a hand here? Oh well, so much the better. Ah, former Dark Angels. Good, they detest anything non-human He smiled, and took an empty seat, next to Lazarus

The young, blond man walked into the room, finding what he had been searching for. This meeting was important, and he had been sent to find out what the Nexus was.
He inclined his head as a gesture of respect, and said, "My apologies to you all for arriving later than planned. I had an... encounter with a heretic from my own country, and was forced to subdue him. I've already read the file pertaining to this investigation, so please feel free to continue"
His head came up, and revealed a pair of piercing blue eyes. On his person hung a number of weapons, including two Mk.23 SOCOM pistols, but most noticable was the sword slung on his back. It was a Japanese katana, made from obsidian, and was razor sharp. His eyes flitted round the room. Space Marines? The Imperium has a hand here? Oh well, so much the better. Ah, former Dark Angels. Good, they detest anything non-human He smiled, and took an empty seat, next to Lazarus

'Ah, we were just getting to the point everyone was waiting for, make yourself comfortable.
In response to your questions, yes, we have sent what little of our armed defense we have.'
Andreus looked sullen.
'And it is that armed forse that will be the bulk of the Nexus resistance. They were not prepared for the Nexus's mind crippling assaults.
The nexus victims can be killed, enough bullets and severages will kill anything. But the problem is mass. We cannot eliminate the nexus faster than it spreads. And the more you fight it, the harder it will be to resist. That is the problem.
We have discovered that while the nexus is a combination of all the hosts minds, the original, Maxus's link, is stronger telepathically. If we can capture him and probe his mind we can find a way to infiltrate the telepathic network and unravel it from inside.
That is why we have requested aid. We need not only military specialists to eliminate key nexus concentrations, and to capture Maxus, but also phycic specialists for the infiltration of the Nexus network.'
Andreus sat back in a chair.

Karl was sprinting down the corridor. He was late. Christ Jesus, he thought, what was I thinking? Why'd I fly pass the base? I've got to get more alert. I'm on a mission now.
He jogged into the room, panting. Looking up, he paused. Snap. Space Marines? What're those bunch of religious grunts doing here? What's got the Imperium worried? He felt for his gun.

Aloud, he timidly said "Ah, hello. Had some issues getting here... ah, yep." Gaining some composure, he added "I managed to hear the last part, sir. How exactly do we capture this Maxus? Do we even know where he is right now?"

"Can this Nexus be distracted? If we were to attack it at one point, and then some of us who could be able to resist its attacks went and found this doctor?" Lazerus looked, "With the number of people we have now we might be able to pull such a move off. But it would still be a risky move."

"It would be too risky. Also, this Nexus appears to have a sentience of some sort. It would figure us out almost immmediately," said James, his fingers interlaced in front of him, " however, Andreus does make a good point; we need physic support in order to break the network. What could the Imperium offer? I know you have verified physics at your disposal... Astropaths I belive you call them? If we staged an ambush, just us, then maybe Lazarus' plan might work"
He raked a hand through his hair, and waited for a response

"If you need a psyker, then i myself am a very competant psyker. It is a requirement of the Praetorian Guard of His Holiness. I believe there may be others here who also pyskers."

You're a psyker? Good, that's just what we need! My powers aren't physic, so I'm not much use of that front, but I agree, others here must be psykers..

"Oh, and while we are waiting for a response, I had better introduce myself to those of you unaware of my nature. I am Colonel James Cougar, a Snake Eater SHADOW operative, and my lord has sent me to help fight this nexus, as it threatens all of humanity!" that's not all I'm here for he thought i wonder if i could learn more of the Imperium from these Marines? Lord Barborossa wishes to join the Imperium, yet as of yet has not recieved contact
Anyway, pyskers among us?"

'Exellent, I was hoping we would bring some of the gifted ones to our assembly.' Andreus said
' Drawing maxus out will be the hard part of the plan, but it is managable. We have worked out that if we first infiltrate a densly populated part of the nexus corrupted areas, then we should draw on enough of the hosts to have Maxus himself included. As far as we know the nexus places no particular value on him as an individual. The best course of action would be to section off into teams, take different routes, and meet up deep in the territory at a specified location. Once there, all we have to do is raise the alarm amongst the hosts. But it will be a hard task to fend of the assaults long enough to find maxus, he could be one of the first we see, or it may take days to engage him.'

Karl paused for thought. "Could you use a lift to the spot? I lost a few men on the way here, and I could try to fly to the point. What threat does the Nexus have in the air?"

'What are the teams going to be? Also, what happens if one team is captured or killed? Then the alarm will be raised, and our mission will be even harder than it was before'

'The teams will be as your own choices, I do not wish to team off unwilling members. The reason for moving in teams is that, although if a teams raises an alarm and attracts attention, the Nexus will not think to prepare for other groups and simply concentrate on the group it has noticed.
This does of course place great risk on each team. We cannot use air lifting as the telepathic signals used by the Nexus interfere with equipment, we have found a way to counter this and our specialists can advise you on modify your equipment, but we cannot find a way to make resistances on a large enough scale to protect an aircraft.'

'OK, well, then we need to decide among ourselves as to who each person shall be with. I'm not fussed myself.' he drew his sword and laid it across his lap,'I just want to get going. The longer we spend debating this, the more powerful the Nexus becomes'

"This should prove to be quite interesting.Does the nexus base it's reactions on scent or sight?", as he spoke, NOYB seemed to flicker....and then was gone.

A subtle distortion moved across the room and NOYB reappeared standing next to colonel Cougar, "Where is the most dense pocket of the nexus and when do we leave?"


OOC: Someone mentioned War40K in referring to my technology and I submit that this is not the case. My nation has abandoned conventional military techs in favour of a small high tech covert force. All technologies that I will use are either available or nearly available.

'NOYB, allow me to be so bold. Your technology is astounding. Would you do me the honour of allowing me to accompany you on this mission? I'm sure that with our combined skills, we could deal some serious damage'

"Andreus, shall we go together? I believe that with both of our skills combined i am sure we would be able to outfight the Nexus." Lazerus turned and faced the others, "I believe that our best tacticle option in this conflict would to find a good defensive position, like a hill or closed valley, and fight the nexus from there rather than actively maraud around the area."

I agree, fighting defensively is better than simply making random attacks as seperate forces. If we aim to link up, and a few heavy weapons, which the stronger among us can carry in, we can hold them off. Do they react to physic attacks? If so, then we have an additional weapon. And if push comes to shove, we can fight at close quaters. I myself have got enough equipment in my transport. Heres a list of my stuff," Colonel Cougar handed a padd around:

XM8 5.56mm Lightweight Parasniper Rifle with 40mm Grenade Launcher attachment
MP5 9mm Sub-Machine Gun with silencer
Remington 870MCS - 'Breeching Weapon' configuration (12-gauge, pump-action shotgun)
Mk.23 .45 ACP Pistol with silencer and laser targeting designator
Cougar Sword (the sword I'm carrying)
Combat Knives, Throwing knives and stars

"Plus of course ammunition and extra survival gear. I'll carry all this myself as wel as extra grenades like flashbangs and smoke grenades. I'm more than ready" The Colonel stood, a look of steely determination on his features

Maximus slunk through the back alleys, the auspex clutched tightly in his left hand. He was weary from the Lightning flight the night before. It was a long way from home, and he needed to find some friends...fast. He looked at the kit he carried on his back. Along with his rations and other basic survival gear he had his personal 'effects'. There hung a his custom long-las sniper rifle, along with a standard issue bolt pistol he had 'obtained' back home. Below his right knee was slung his long, pure silver combat blade, and in his pack he carried his pride and joy, a vintage P90 assault rifle, and the only 5 clips that existed in the Imperium. He had never had the need to fire it, but was itching for the chance. He went to the building his squad sergeant had given him directions to, and strode powerfully through the door. The first thing that struck him was the power armour. Space Marines. What the hell?! "Ok guys, what've I missed...."

'NOYB, allow me to be so bold. Your technology is astounding. Would you do me the honour of allowing me to accompany you on this mission? I'm sure that with our combined skills, we could deal some serious damage'

"It will be an awkward privilege, Colonel. My unit is not used to working with others but I think I can adjust."

Turning to the Andreus, "Is there any way to pick maxus out of the crowd? Do you have an image of some sort that could be adjusted to what he would look like now? We may only have a single chance at him so let's not make a mistake."

"It will be an awkward privilege, Colonel. My unit is not used to working with others but I think I can adjust."

Turning to the Andreus, "Is there any way to pick maxus out of the crowd? Do you have an image of some sort that could be adjusted to what he would look like now? We may only have a single chance at him so let's not make a mistake."
"My thanks to you NOYB. However, if you do feel uncomfortable I shall accompnay somebody else?" Colonel turns to Andreus also, "He makes a good point. We know what Maxus used to look like, but what about now?"

"May I be of assistance gentlemen? I am Maximus Quinteros, elite sniper of the 12th Shinbreaker Paratroop Regiment, and i have friends in high places who are very interested in ending maxus' existence. You say you only have one chance. Give me a clear view of the target and one chance is all i shall need. It would be an honour to accompany such fine men as yourself on this daring assignment, if you will have me...."

OOC: arg, so many responses needed, no fears, I'll answer them ALL in the morning.

Morning sirs, I have been sent to formally request a position within this elite order. My people are growing increasingly weary of the Nexus' threat, so much so that protests for government action have begun. They are worried about the possible spreading of this infestation on a global scale therefore the president of Metropolitan Utopia, Alex Fenwick has selected me to fight alongside you highly trained soldiers, to do my bit. Oh by the way you can refer to me simply as Fragger.

If you will accept me please confirm and give any necessary details to me, meanwhile I'll catch up on previous intelligence.

Andreus nodded to the two new entrants, Maximus and Fragger.
'Welcome gentlemen. As I was saying, Maxus can be picked out by the exessive mutation he has undergone. He has been a victim the longest and so the Nexus has had the longest time to warp him. There will be two teams, and although it is possible for lone agents to make thier way to the site, it would be better if they lent thier infiltration expertise to team one or two.
It seems to me that there is range enough of skills in the room to warrent two teams, each with a specialist. Lazerus has volunteered for team one with me. Any others? We will need a phyker among each of the teams to notify us of the Nexus movements.

OOC: I'd better give some stats

IC: Here is my profile information Andreus:

Name: Nigel Decker (Fragger)
PoB: The Free Land of Mass Imprisonment
Age: 38
Status: Master Warrior on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Metropolitan Utopia, known simply as Fragger

Skills and Abilities: Competent with all manner of projectile-firing weaponry, Experienced in melee combat and prepared to learn the use of advanced technology

History: Nigel was born into a corrupt nation of mass slavery. The Free Land of Mass Imprisonment had to be the single largest prison in human history, although how it first came about is anybody's guess. His early life consisted of brutal fights with prison guards and fellow prisoners, toughening him physically and mentally. After the dictatorship of Mass Imprisonment was discovered and the nation shut down, Nigel relocated to Metropolitan Utopia, intent on joining the military, knowledgable of his new-found skills.

'Andreus I'll aid anyone who needs it with combat support but you spoke of psychic attacks, that worries me. Is it possible that other psychics can shield a group of people mentally? I must admit to no experience in this part of warfare.' Looks like I've thrown myself in the deep end with this mission

'Well...' Colonel Cougar thought for a moment, 'Does this count as a Physic ability?' He paused, then raised his head again. An ebony black flame burnt strongly around him. He raised a hand and shot a firey blast at the opposite wall. It left a hole 4ft wide
'It's what the scientist in my country have termed the 'Black Flame'. They say its not physic, but I'm really not sure. Anyway, I'm not going to need combat support, if you look at my weaponry, and I'm already teamed with NOYB, unless he changes his mind...' *Turns and looks at NOYB, standing next to him*

Impressive but two heads are always better than one and millions of Nexus zombies is a terrible enemy to fight.

"I will accompany either team, and go where i am needed most. My skills as a scout and infiltrator are legend in my home country, and i hope this will suffice for this noble mission. Just tell me what to do..."

"Take me where needed," said Karl, "I'm a good shot, but my real strength is with machines. If anything breaks, I could probably fix it. If it has an energy source, I can tap into it. If it's programmed, I can likely hack it. If it has wheels, I can probably drive it."

OOC: Sorry for not posting, busy with stuff.

IC: Azlan and Azeral watched as the newcomers enter the room and stare at them, "I'd be careful around this lot." Azlan said to Azeral through their 'helmet-to-helmet' comm.
"Yes, they could be a problem. When we destroy this Nexus, we leave straight away."
"Affirmative." Azlan switched his comm to 'outside'. "I am trained in minor pysker ways, not a Librarian as such. We shall work together and distract the Nexus away from Maxus. While you lot capture him."
"Agreed, we shall distract the Nexus." Azeral finished.

OOC: Sorry for not posting, busy with stuff.

IC: Azlan and Azeral watched as the newcomers enter the room and stare at them, "I'd be careful around this lot." Azlan said to Azeral through their 'helmet-to-helmet' comm.
"Yes, they could be a problem. When we destroy this Nexus, we leave straight away."
"Affirmative." Azlan switched his comm to 'outside'. "I am trained in minor pysker ways, not a Librarian as such. We shall work together and distract the Nexus away from Maxus. While you lot capture him."
"Agreed, we shall distract the Nexus." Azeral finished.

OOC:No fears, you came back at the right time anyway.

Phew, ok guys, can you all stick up a quick post telling me what your characters specialities are, (phyker, recon, infiltration, assault etc.)
Cam III, Whutehfeckia, shinbreakers, snake eaters, and utopia already have thiers on the last page so they are ok, but any others will have to remind me.
Then I have to sort out teams as most of you have wormed out of choosing, for shame hehe. No its ok but I need a reminder of all the skills. Then I can carry on the plot.

Ooc: I know you said not to bother, but I thought I might as well clarify

Ic: James turned to Andreus, 'I myself am an all-round guy, not truly specialist. I can do most things, but my true strength is just combat of any sort (assault, recon, defense etc)'

"My preferred ways are the use of psykic powers and marksmanship" Lazerus looked back at the map looking for strategic points.

Azlan stepped forward, rearing to his full height of 7ft. "Brother-Captian Azeral and me are excellent fighters, be it close combat or in a fire fight we will excell."
"Agreed. We are the best." Azeral concured

Enough chitty-chat we should be out there, lets cut some of the crap and get straight to the job at hand.

Enough chitty-chat we should be out there, lets cut some of the crap and get straight to the job at hand.

OOC: You got it, Ill figure out the teams and post them in the morning, I just needed a list of skills.

OOC:People, I have an apology and an explanation to give. I am SWAMPED with work, pleeeeese gimme a week or too off this thread, It'll start up again next tuesday but untill then I don't have time to push the thread along. I'v noticed some characters showing intrest in the deathwatch marines so now would be the time to have your private discussions among them and your characters. Or, arguments as some cases may be. :mp5:

The Dominion of Koonacht is willing to help you out. :sniper:
I am offering a few services to help.
First, I am willing to take care of damaged combatants.
Second, although I am a relatively new nation, weapons are developed on small but powerful scales. I have a new reaper. It launches two hundred heat seeking bullets per minute. The calibur is of 3 centimeters and explode upon contct with fifty grams of gunpowder per bullet.
Being a new nation, the guns are limited, so the first five requests sent (by telegram only) will be given. Any more will be at a price, thank you

-Koornacht-

OOC:People, I have an apology and an explanation to give. I am SWAMPED with work, pleeeeese gimme a week or too off this thread, It'll start up again next tuesday but untill then I don't have time to push the thread along. I'v noticed some characters showing intrest in the deathwatch marines so now would be the time to have your private discussions among them and your characters. Or, arguments as some cases may be. :mp5:

OOC: No worrys. I know what you mean. I may be on and off, personal stuff....

The Dominion of Koonacht is willing to help you out. :sniper:
I am offering a few services to help.
First, I am willing to take care of damaged combatants.
Second, although I am a relatively new nation, weapons are developed on small but powerful scales. I have a new reaper. It launches two hundred heat seeking bullets per minute. The calibur is of 3 centimeters and explode upon contct with fifty grams of gunpowder per bullet.
Being a new nation, the guns are limited, so the first five requests sent (by telegram only) will be given. Any more will be at a price, thank you

-Koornacht-

OOC: Hey Koornacht, noticed how u clammed up in the 'Terrorist Training' thread after I deployed against you, lol. Anywayz...

IC: Colonel Cougar nodded his approval, ' a medic is always going to be helpful in any situation'

OOC: Um, guys, is anyone coming back here? Seriously

OOC:: Hello??? Anyone??? Drunks???? Is there gonna be anymore on this??

Hehe, um, yes, I do have some explaining to do. I started my second ever thread quite happily, but as It proggressed I found I couldnt keep up with it. I saw my frankenstein of a thread get up from the slab and stagger down to the village for spare parts. Basically I did't have the TIME.
Anyone is welcome to take over ownership of this thing and I'll be quite happy to carry on playing Andreus but I don't have the time to run it myself.