"OC Episode #2"

[New Moon]

Feralnight walked back out into the field, ears going back feeling the tension before they left. She never understood why some Maximals were able to get so easily angered or argued so much but then again it was not her place to get into conflicts. Sniffing the air so far she didn't smell any nearby Predacons but their scent was still in the air.

[Lady_Jet2]

((sorry i didn't see someone talking to rattrap. ^^;; also, what is rattrap suppose to do again?))

Rattrap looked at the Drill and grumbled. "always the short guy. fine fine, let's go then." he slipped into the drill and looked over the controls. it seemed simple enough, and with a little experimenting he figured out the controls.

[NaitoKage]

(Heh.. the mission is essentially this. a meteor shower uncovered a energon deposit which the maximals and Predacons want to get some energon from. So they went to the location in the Maximal and Predacon transports [An OC creation]. Tigatron came to the energon first and reported, but was found and attacked by StarShadow. Then both were attacked by a invisible vok clone of Optimus Primal but all the group knows is the target is invisible, can fly, and has high firepower.

Your current task as Rattrap is to operate the drill which has two arms on the front, the right arm being a drill while the other is a scoop. As it's a very small vehicle, it has to be operated in beast mode due to the high energon radiation levels. You are currently in the cargobay of the Maximal transport, the Nomad. a Massive heavily armored vehicle which has been built to resist energon radiation and carry energon as cargo. the Vehicle moves similarly to a hovercraft and has two levels to it, the cargo bay and a smaller bridge above. )

[Venatrix]

Venatrix suddenly dived underneeth a thick bush.
A few Maximals exited the transport and she identified them.
There where 2 teams.
The predacon black panther stayed perfectly still.
She stayed out of the wind, and underneeth the thick bush for cover.
There was little chance the Maximals, who she identified as Fearalnight and Cheetor, would be able to detect her if she stayed still and in beastmode.
Even if theyed be able to pick up her sent, theyed only smell the scent of her beastmode, the scent of a panther.
She had chosen her new subjects to observe.

The leaves from the thick bush took away most of her vision, but she saw enough to follow them, while concentrating on her hearing.
Venatrix will learn atleast a little bit of information about what is going on.

(OOC: It would be great if Venatrix learns a bit whats happening from them.)

[Alak]

((OOC: Not sure how the others will handle that, Ven, but the entire briefing and discussions were pretty much completed inside the Nomad. Both Maximals and Predacons are aware of each others' presence as well as Clear Convoy's. Chances are that once they get outside, it'll be mostly work and less talk. Venatrix would get more out of the situation by simply taking two minutes to sprint to the other side and getting briefed by the Leviathan crew.))

Scorponok saw a quick flash of light as Sonar's body was pushed back by an unseen force. Sparks flew from the bat's injured shoulder.

"What the... Terrorize!"

He promptly transformed into robot mode and aimed both of his claws into the air. Two mega missiles readied themselves for launch in both of his claws. Since their foe was invisible, Scorponok's tracking system would not be able to acquire a proper lock. Dumbfire would have to be his method of attack.

"Sonar!" he shouted, "I demand to know what's going on!"

Through the corners of his optics, Scorponok noted that Starshadow was still lying on the ground. It was their job to bring back the panther, but they would not get very far if something was pursuing them from the air.

[Venatrix]

((Venatrix doesn't need to know everything. Just a little bit, like Cheetor telling Fearalnight, or the other way around, that he/she hope they wont meet up with whatever blew a hole in Tigatron.
Then Ven could find out other pieces along the way, perhaps by direct contact with the Vok/Primal/thingy. ))

[NaitoKage]

( You could try just.. listening to Sonar and Scorponok screaming. I mean they arn't that far away. Far closer and probably more informative fighting Crystal Convoy/Vok Primal then Feralnight and Cheetor. Also, StarShadow is near by so.. Panther smell will probably make them think her, not a wild animal. They'll probably be more likely to be very cautious if noticing that order or any panther shaped signatures as Cheetor and other Maximals know StarShadow's resolve. She tends to take a fair beating and get back up again, and that will put them on edge. As for finding the rest of the Predacon group, should be easy enough.. They're flying, the sound of the thrusters should be heard in the background if Venatrix's ears are any good. )



Glowstick glanced to the side as he saw Sonar transform and get knocked around on the display. It was like he predicted. He continued piloting the Leviathan towards the Energon field, it was dangerous but at least made them closer to their goal. He then adjusted the view of the display on the Maximals as he'd wondered about their progress, then noticed they were starting to exit their transport. Looks like they're heading out.. I see the fusor, Cheetor, and Orcariner.. wait.. what the.. the image then zooms in and displays on the main monitor of the bridge showing Rattrap on some sort of tiny digging machine. Huh.. I kinda want one oh those..

[New Moon]

Frilla listened as she worked and nodded, "Guess the Maximals decided to do something, was beginning to wonder if they chickened out." She said before pausing and wondering what Glowstick was looking at. "Huh, looks like it would be quite useful only we'd have to make it a bit bigger considering the size of most of the Predacons." She observe. The device definitely might be useful, considering it might even make mining easier. Looking back she went to finishing up the ssytems, needing to adjust just a few more things.

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

(( OOC: Whoever fights the Vok Primal should be prepared to lose. I should think the last one to fight him would be the real Primal. Besides, who knows Primal better than Primal? Sorry I don't have time to post tonight, guys. I just spent two hours shoveling my driveway when I was already exhausted all day at work, and I'm in need of some much needed sleep. I'll catch up tomorrow after work. Sorry for the delay! ))

[Night-Hunter]

OOC: Whoever fights the Vok Primal should be prepared to lose. I should think the last one to fight him would be the real Primal. Besides, who knows Primal better than Primal? Sorry I don't have time to post tonight, guys. I just spent two hours shoveling my driveway when I was already exhausted all day at work, and I'm in need of some much needed sleep. I'll catch up tomorrow after work. Sorry for the delay!

((OOC: I was planning on Sonar losing the fight with the Vok Primal. But after he get a few good shots at the Vok monkey, Sonar isn't gonna be happy to have Optimus Primal saving his furry hide, but he'll get over it. Get some rest, you've earned after shoveling the whole driveway... by yourself.))

[Blazemane]

((OOC: I'm a bit unsure what to do with Cheetor in regards to your request, Venatrix. I agree with what others are saying- that Sonar is fighting someone, and Venatrix would be capable of putting that together. But if you do still want Cheetor to strike up a conversation with Feralnight for Venatrix to eavesdrop on, that wouldn't be a problem.))

Steelclaw watched Sonar square off against his unseen foe. It was fascinating that the bat could detect him, but Steelclaw assumed that since the invisible bot was indeed invisible, it would have other capabilities that were going to make this an unfair fight.

He would have helped Sonar if he could get sight of the creature, but- of course- he couldn't.

He also noticed the mining machine coming out of the Nomad along with Cheetor and Feralnight.

Huh.. I kinda want one oh those...

"Does that mean I can't shoot it?" he asked dryly. He had given consideration to firing off at the scouts, but he realized they would be potential diversions for the mysterious enemy- the last thing he wanted to do was remove them from the field. The miner, on the other hand, was a piece of equipment which served a purpose for the Maximals in direct contradiction to the Predacons' mission objectives.

[Venatrix]

((Good point guys. You convinced me. Have transport's sonar pick up her location after they smell her, and have someone open fire on her. Venatrix isn't there to fight, and will retreat and get the info she needs from the Preds.))

[NaitoKage]

(Well.. I may have an idea.. some Preds may meet up with you soon Vena. You might want to help them along the way. *wink wink*)

As the Leviathan moved, it soon came into view of the Energon field. Glowstick snickered slightly as he heard Steelclaw, making the ship descend towards the ground. Oh no, I wouldn't mind it being blown up.. However I don't want that creature's attention.. It would make Sonar and Scorponok's sacrifice in vain. Hm.. I've started to think this through.. I believe I know what to do now. It may thin our forces out.. but I think it'll be necessary. Since I have the most dexterity I'll perform the energon mining.

When Frilla is done with our sonar system, I'll have her take my place at the helm. You two can pilot the Leviathan and take it up to altitude to monitor over the area to defend our groups. Meanwhile, it would be rather unfortunate to leave Terrorsaur, StarShadow, and Sonar behind. So I want Snowtrix and Waspinator deployed with a toy I've been working on.. plus any assistance you two can provide while in the air visually or firepower wise as to where the Maximals and creature may be, they can go and recover their bodies, and maybe Scorponok if he's taken down or not. Even if he is, if it's too much effort to bring him back we'll just collect him with the transport manipulators later or.. something.

The craft then landed softly on the ground in front of the Energon field. The hatch to the pilot seat opened as Glowstick stepped out, moments later the bridge door slid open as a small drone squid(modified further from the drone spider Glowstick stole from Tarantulus and used in the data theft mission) floated in carrying a box. Glowstick reached into the box pulling out two sets of strange looking goggles with dials and switches on the sides, as well as two grenades. He then placed one on top of his own head and walked towards Snowtrix handing her the other as well as the grenades. Here, a little toy I've been working on. I've been trying to figure out how to make other crew members amphibious with some success and failure. These goggles are prototype sonar sensors initially designed to work underwater, but I never got around to calibrating them underwater.

The sensors are not as good as Sonar's echo location as the refresh rate is about 20 frames per second with a range of 50 meters tops. They also hold some of the same weaknesses that echo location technology has depending on density of material in the way of them,incapable of seeing anything that moves at the speed of sound or disrupted by high frequency noises.. like banging metal pipes and swords together and certain gunshots.. explosions.. you get the idea.

I'd give the other to Waspinator.. but his head wont fit.The grenades are simple smoke grenades if you need to make a tactical retreat. If you want any other equipment, the armory wall is in the room Waspinator is sleeping in.We still have that prototype Electrolaser in there as well.

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

(( OOC: Thank you again, N-H. I slept like a rock last night but I'm still tired today so I'm going to turn in early, hence my earlier-than-normal post here. Fortunately, I'm not as sore I thought I'd be but I might feel worse tomorrow. All right, I'll give an ego boost to Sonar. Nice battle cry, by the way. Predator is a fun movie. ))

"Very well Primal. And I will report when I can if there isn't much energon interference in the area which unfortunately is a problem in a lot of place."

That was constant annoyance about the planet, however, Optimus would most likely send her out on reconoissance. That way, she could wander about but at the same time he would know her general location.

"My apologies Optimus Primal for acting alone. I will try not to do so often."

Finally a little cooperation. That was good.

"Hm?" "I think one of the Preds found something. Bat boy seems on the offensive."

Interesting. It would be foolish to purposely pick a fight with an invisible opponent, but Sonar's beast mode was that of a bat and bats had a somewhat similar echo location like whales. So perhaps Primal's thoughts about Orcariner being able to establish a visual, so to speak, on the intruder were correct. Well, if the Predacons wanted to keep it distracted, then the Maximals might as well take advantage and get to their mining. "Watch him closely, Wintersong. Try to find anything that Sonar does that might have an effect on the being he's battling." The more the Maximals learned, the "easier" it might be to find a way to stop that unknown creature.

Not to stand out of line.. but if I didn't go out there, when Feralnight turned her back on Terrorsaur she would of ended up worse then Tigatron. I may be hotheaded but,I know the risk going out there, just like running into a fire.

Listening to Icebreaker, Optimus understood his position. And it seemed as though he wasn't going to win this "argument."

And I may not be a commander, but the commander is the most important to our group. You don't need to always sacrifice yourself, because one day when you do the people that need you most will be lost without you. It already happened once before..

"It's not about sacrificing myself, Icebreaker, it's about leadership and protecting my crew," he said softly. Suicide wasn't in his job description but doing what he thought best for the survival of his comrades was. Protecting them wasn't just programmed in his processor, it was also a big part of his beast mode. "Besides, all of you survived while I was temporarily immobilized. If something should happen to me now, everyone has a better understanding on what to do. You don't give yourselves enough credit." Although there was some bickering the time he had vanished inside of the alien probe, the Maximal team came together at the end and fought off the Predacons rather easily. It just took teamwork and cooperation.

"Alright," "She's all finished. We should probably head out while our scouts are able to provide cover for us."

"Let's move out," ordered Primal. Converting to his beast mode, he followed the others outside of the Nomad on his knuckles toward the field. It was, indeed, a lot of energon out there. His brown eyes gazed across the small and large crystals that littered the ground. Then his attention was driven toward Sonar not too far off in the sky, as well as the Predacons' transport.

"Orcariner, when we get closer, see if you can detect Sonar's opponent with your echo sonar. I get the feeling he's able to follow its location," the gorilla suggested.

Although Tigatron had been quiet, he watched everyone speak, learning their behaviors and personalities. This was the first time he had been around so many of them, and some he hadn't really met until now. Wintersong was one of them, and in thought, his green eyes wandered up to the bridge to watch the monitor she was viewing. "Tigatron, maximize," he said calmly, and the white tiger transformed to his taller robot mode. At least now he could walk and not worry too much about twisting that front leg again. Of course, this would slow down the repairs his beast mode was making, but curiosity got the better of him. Tigatron hopped off of the table he had been laid on and walked up the ladder to keep Wintersong company. At first he stood silently beside her, simply watching their comrades outside from the window on the bridge.

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The Vok grinned at Sonar's cry. So be it, he thought. Just as the Predacon began flying toward him, he put his sword away and flew right at the bat to test his own hand-to-hand combat. This body was very strong, but was it agile and quick? No other way to find out than to put it to use. Playing chicken, the Vok Primal deliberately collided right into Sonar. However, the bat was quicker with his offense and managed to dig his claws into his armor. Growling in frustration, he grabbed Sonar's arm by his wrist and pulled it, twisting it behind the Predacon's back. Nasty little bot, he thought. It was an odd sensation feeling the stinging and tingling from the deep scratches that the Predacon gave him.

"Sonar!" he shouted, "I demand to know what's going on!"

With his free hand, the Vok engaged his duel wrist cannons and targeted Scorponok below. Without hesitation, he fired twice at him before returning his attention to Sonar. Primal's clone didn't release the bat's wrist until he pulled back his free fist and threw it toward Sonar's lower back for a punch.

This was getting exciting for the alien. But he still had to be careful. The Maximals were out now, and one of them was the one he was copied from. Optimus Primal was there. How delightful! This was going to be fun, indeed.

(( OOC: Sorry I kind of rushed through this one. Can't be on-line tonight as long as I had hoped. ))

[Night-Hunter]

OOC: Thank you again, N-H. I slept like a rock last night but I'm still tired today so I'm going to turn in early, hence my earlier-than-normal post here. Fortunately, I'm not as sore I thought I'd be but I might feel worse tomorrow. All right, I'll give an ego boost to Sonar. Nice battle cry, by the way. Predator is a fun movie.

((OOC: Thanks on all accounts, I'm glad your feeling better then yesterday. ^_^ Predator is also one of my favorite alien movies.))

The second the Phantom collided with Sonar, he let out a snarl and dug his claws into his target, smiling when he heard the creature frustrated growl. However before he could sink his teeth into the Phantom's shoulder armor, hoping to tare a good chunk out, the Phantom grabbed his arm. He growled slightly in pain when his arm was twisted behind his back.

"Sonar!" "I demand to know what's going on!"

Before Sonar could reply, he watched with his sonar as the Phatom fired his duel wrist cannons at the second in command. Thinking quickly he threw his head back, making contact with his targets face, and the second his hand was released he turned around and lashed out his claws on his right hand. But he misjudged his attack, instead of going for his face, his claws hit the creatures chest.

Primus, he's strong. Sonar though, his teeth bared.

((OOC: Hey OOP maybe when Optimus shows up to fight Vok Primal, he could ask Sonar for help locating it wise. Just a suggestion.))