Episode 4: Blast from the Past! Venture City Invasion!

[omegamods]

On a sunny Saturday morning, it's finally visible - high above Venture City, the descending asteroid. However, it's doing something no real asteroid would do - it's slowing down.

As the space rock comes to a halt, looking like a second moon over the city, several holographic screens emerge from it, all showing the same face.



"Greetings, Earth mammals! A new order is at hand!"

"Sixty six million years ago, a meteor fell, ending the age of my people on this planet. However, not all of us were lost! Thanks to mysterious alien technology found by my ancestors, we were able to escape from Earth before the disaster heralded the rise of your pitiful kind. At long last, with the help of the human Devious, we have found the lost homeworld once more! And so we strike against those that replaced us - we, the true masters of Earth, have returned! And I, Baron Von Tyrannosaur, shall be your new ruler!"

With that, smaller pods start to break off from the dinosaur mothership. As they hit ground (or in some cases, before then), they break open, revealing their cargo - dinosaurs! Some right out of the history books, some of them robots, and some of them somewhere in between!

As Protector watches from deep within the Omegabase, he gives the order. Venture City is under attack. Our time is now.

Calling all Omegafriends!

[[OOC: There will be three dedicated threads for the meteor team: Launch, Breach, and Showdown with Baron Von Tyrannosaur. Once these stubs are up, anyone going on the mission is free to post in them (maximum 8 heroes), and anyone else can reply directly to this post with their actions throughout the city - fighting dinosaurs, rescuing civilians, or even taking advantage of the confusion to commit a few crimes.

Most of the dinosaurs are non-intelligent, aside from the Baron and his immediate underlings. If you want us to NPC some dinosaurs, for a thread other than the last one, drop us a line. Good luck!]]

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THE LAUNCH

[omegamods]

Kerbal-X has been preparing for this day. Will the rocket launch go as planned? Is everyone ready to fight some evil dinosaurs?

[number1_kerbal]

"All strapped in, gantry pulling back, power is internal, guidance is internal, Control, what is our status?" The new three man capsule topping what had been dubbed the K-3 Rocket by some wag for it's triple booster design was, in Jeb's opinion a great improvement over the old design. It had a lot more windows, a bit of elbow room-heck, you could stand up in here and actually move around. But this accelerated launch had his heart hammering away, as the flight-surgeon could probably tell, and his passengers-well, no telling how they would react when liftoff happened and they got a two-g kick in the teeth that would only get stronger from there.

Of course, all this would be for naught if some Brontosaur came over and knocked the rocket over or ripped open the fuel tank.

THE BREACH

[omegamods]

Inside the asteroid ship, everything is wide steel hallways and neon lights. You hear the sound of clawed feet coming from multiple directions...

Re: THE BREACH

[130percent]

Cyborg opens the computer panel on his arm as he enters the ship, sending a transmission to the rest of the team.

"This is Cyborg. I'm in. Sensors show multiple life signs closing in fast. I'm going to- uh oh."

Cyborg turns around just as one of the life signs he read suddenly catches up to him.

THE SHOWDOWN

[omegamods]

This is it - the Baron's control center. It's him, along with half a dozen Utahraptors. Utahraptors with laser guns.

Re: THE SHOWDOWN

[sonicheart]

The steps of boots. Not heeled ones. Lori didn't bother with the whole "Heels Of Justice" thing. Nope, just nice leather boots.

Okay, they had holes snuck in so she could run powers through - why was she thinking about this as she stepped into sight of the Baron?!?!?

"Your plan's failing, Baron. Give up already."

[redscared]

Pekopon's original inhabitants, huh...?

[Giroro scoffs, knocking his gun back to load it.] Who'd have known they survived this long on the shards of that asteroid. The Pekoponians here now are too naive, letting their guards down.

[He turns to his ally, hidden in the tree above him as they watch the scene of the raptors spilling from the asteroid-turned-spaceship.] Original Pekoponians or not, we need to keep our claim- this planet is for Keron. This chaos would have been convenient to go ahead and invade if we had the entire platoon here, but us two should be enough for combat. From your scouting, where do you suggest we attack, Lance Corporal?

[zerotodoro]

[Dororo nodded, a strange gesture for someone that's hanging upside down]

We cannot allow them to harm innocent Pekoponjins - prior claim or not. If they desired their home, they could have opened diplomatic channels.

[He frowned behind the mask at the 'could've invaded' remark, but of course it doesn't show to anyone. The Keronian darts and landed next to Giroro]

From my initial recon, many of them broke off to west, leaving their backs exposed to an ambush and with their heights, it's best to strike from below as well.

[candothismuch]

[Dinosaurs. Of all the things that could have attacked this was probably the one thing Eiji never would have expected he'd ever fight.... again if he included what happened in the past. But never mind what happened in the past for now, he needed to do something before even more damage was done and someone got hurt or worse.

Putting his belt on and slotting in the medals he had taken from the case in his bag, he grabbed the scanner at his side and scanned them.]

Henshin!

Taka! Tora! Batta! Tato ba! Tatoba, Tatoba!

[Now adorned with the Tatoba suit and making sure all of his belongings were in a safe place, Eiji set out to help anyone who might be in trouble and to help fend off the invaders. Starting with that one robotic dinosaur that was closing in on a few civilians.]

[pega_pony_princess]

That one robotic dinosaur being...kicked...by a girl riding a pegasus??

Who is also declaiming a cheesy speech of some kind??

"I see you're hungry for the innocent, monster! But today, all you shall taste is JUSTICE!"

[sebastiancafe]

Overgrown lunkheads and anklegators weren't going to slow down the Kid. He carefully closed up his cafe for the day before gathering up his gear to head out. He had decided to take a stand near the shopping plaza his place was in. There were a lot of people here, some of them The kid knew. He knew other people had the plan of going up there and stopping the launches themselves. It was those left down here to proceed to do something else: Stop them from hurting anyone down here. He sent everyone inside as he rushed to meet the first wave.

He had brought his guns, his pike, and his old friend to this fight. Explosives would put too many people at risk even if a volley of mortar rounds would be more efficient. Before engaging though, he sent out a band to the other heroes.

"I have a large civilian group where I am located. Assistance appreciated. I will be silent, busy with the overgrown anklegators."

The kid wasn't quite familiar with Earth's dinosaurs. Those the first one that showed up to the place got a face full of old Cael Alloy to send them skittering out of the way. Robot dinosaurs hadn't quite shown up in his area yet, but he knew the density and activity would attract dinosaurs.

[knows_your_name]

The light snowfall in a cloudless sky tells of Simon's approach before he even responds to the call.
"I'm nearby! I'll be right over!"

Wearing the crown twice in only a few weeks? A bit risky, but he was willing to take the chance! Especially in these circumstances.. He's never seen an attack like this, and the details of the invasion are still pretty baffling! Space dinosaurs? Ancient aliens? Something... uh, alligators? What was he thinking about?

Oh, right! The familiar sounds of the Kid's weapons point him in the right direction (He almost ran right past!). He blasts a few of the surrounding dinos in blocks of ice and waves to the Kid with a big, sharp-toothed grin. The other attacking dinos seem to falter for a moment, a few even running back for better reinforcements.

"Hey! You, ah.. kid with the smoke! You needed help or something? Right?"

[flickerwing]

[Dinosaurs.

DINOSAURS.

Flick drops the bag of fresh chocolate filled croissants she'd just bought as she stares wide-eyed at the dinosaurs wrecking havoc on Venture City streets. Really? Really? She wants to be upset for a moment - all she had wanted was something yummy for breakfast, why was this happening?! - before she dimly recalls this is probably her fault for forgetting that Omegawatch whatsit so much.

So in the chaos, she ducks into an alley and calls out her transformation phrase. One sparkly burst of light later and Sparkling Wing is ready for action. The pigtailed magical girl quickly makes her way back to the streets, just in time to see a dinosaur advancing on a terrified citizen.]

Oh no you don't!

[And just like that, she's flinging a shield at the dinosaur's head. There's a loud CLANG as it hits its target, making the dino roar in pain and stumble backward. Sparkling Wing turns toward the group of civilians.]

GO! I can handle this!

[She watches as they hurry off, hands balling into shaking fists, and turns back to the horde of dinosaurs, face set in grim determination.

Oh, it was ON.]

[tiny_revolutionary]

[Flick might see something odd as she starts: a nearby robot T-rex, suddenly shrinking to about the size of an average human. Quickly afterwards, what looked like a bowl on the ground suddenly grows into a little girl with a large needle sword, fending off the much smaller robot. Eventually, she stick the needle down the robot's throat; it sparks, and as she pulls it out and jumps back, the robot suddenly breaks down.]

I can do it! I can help!

[starsburn]

[ There's a whirring, grinding shriek of protesting gears and metal that announces Shooter's arrival before she herself comes flying down from the rooftops and shockingly manages to actually land without taking herself out with the enormous cannon she's carrying. In fact, she's got her brow furrowed in focus and she looks all kinds of angry and determined

(even if she's kind of squealing on the inside because DINOSAURS ARE YOU KIDDING THIS IS AMAZING)

The moment she's back on solid ground at street level, Shooter turns to Sparkling Wing -- and despite her determined expression, there's a little glitter of something like glee and excitement in her eyes. ]

H--hey! What kind of powers do you have? If we team up, we can take out more of them!

[ivegotthemasterplan]

[it's not just heroes responding to the invasion. From out of the depths of the ocean arises the badnik horde, with Eggman at the lead in his Eggmobile]

Yes! I knew it! I wasn't expect dinosaurs exactly, but I knew the object my satellites detected would pick up a valuable asset! Go my robotnik minions... and capture me a dinosaur!

[with a loud, electronic cry, the army of Egg Pawns, Moto-Bugs, and Buzzbombers respond... and charge towards what looks like a sauropod]

EH? WHAT?! NO, YOU INCOMPETENT PILES OF REFUSE! I WANT A CARNIVORE! A CARNIVORE!

[duitagain]

[Three Nefarious dropships descend from the sky, passing by Eggman a little too closely. Large, blue-colored flying saucers, they're equipped with guns to serve combat function if necessary, but their primary task is to rain down Nefarious troopers across battle lines.

Splitterbots, Protoguards, Arc Strikers, and Cyclobombers, one-eyed, hovering robots with glass brains, equipped with a variety of weapons from melee buzzsaws to lasers, appear, surrounding groups of dinosaurs in an instant.]

"Stop. We come in peace."

"I think I saw a movie with you in it. Can I get your autograph?"

"Sixty-six million years later and you still look fabulous."

[In spite of their droning, oddly complimentary words, they prove just as aggressive and violent as the Badniks they're supporting. Nefarious descends in a pod of his own, piloted by his butler, stopping by right near Eggman. His arms are crossed and the carnage does little to alleviate his impatience.]

I just bet Devious is waiting to finish off whoever's left standing. Have I mentioned lately how much I loathe her?

[bun_bun_maru]

The city, under attack by robot dinosaurs? More like a Teen Reporter's dreams come true!

All caution forgotten, Aya is right in the thick of things, taking as many photos as possible. Dinosaurs, heroes fighting dinosaurs, the asteroid ship, anything is fair game. These are totally gonna bring her career with the Daily Venture up to the next level.

Seriously though, those dinosaurs are getting kind of distressingly close.

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Wild Tiger is inclined to save his ability for that one moment where he needs it for somebody else. That moment comes as a rather large dinosaur body is suddenly hurtling towards Aya's back.

So if you're wondering what that blue blur in a snazzy outfit is doing suddenly bum-rushing you and pushing you over to a nearby alley, that's why. He's even got the famous Wild Tiger domino mask on! (...but where's the costume?)

"Oi! What're you even doing here?! It's freaking dangerous!" he yells.

[starsburn]

[ AYA

AYA DO YOU HAVE NO FEAR

Sorry but Shooter's just going to kind of come out of nowhere and scoop Aya up in a bridal carry and start running in the opposite direction of the dinosuars because

AYA REALLY ]

Are you totally insane?!

[fabricati_diem_pvnc]

Venture City's finest made a valiant effort, but the police simply were not equipped for an army of robot dinosaurs. Most officers were in hiding within half an hour.

Save for a few streets over by the precinct. There, the police had two big advantages. First, the manpower and equipment provided by having their backs to their HQ. Second, the remarkable encouragements and organization offered by commissioner Vimes. If you wanted a place that was a little slice of normality in a city consumed by chaos and dinosaurs, this was the place to go. Barricades manned by organized officers and helpful citizens at key intersections keep the enemies at bay, with smaller strike teams going to back up any front that gets too much pressure.

Vimes himself is trying to catch a few winks in his squad car before the next big problem pops up. He had the feeling it was going to be a long night.

[omnitrixter]

"Dinosaurs. One of the coolest things in the world, and someone's trying to use them to take over Earth," Ben grumbled. "Is nothing sacred?"

He was in an entirely new alien form, flying swiftly between a pair of pterosaurs (or were those pteranodons?) and setting them off-balance. He swooped about and unleashed a blast of green energy from his tail, striking one of them. The flying dinosaur cried out in pain, shuddering as it tumbled due to suddenly being unable to control its body correctly.

The other flying dinosaur--a cyborg one (still incredibly cool despite trying to kill him)--roared as it flew closer, firing off lasers. Ben folded his wings and dove, grateful for having accessed XLR8 so he was used to moving at incredibly fast speeds. He then banked at the last moment, letting the cyborg hit the ground.

"Two down. Only a bazillion to go..."

[big_blue_boyscout]

Clark had been on his way up to join the attack on the meteor itself when the pods started crashing to Earth, and, seeing what they were carrying, he only had one real choice. He had to have faith that the Omegafriends that made it up to the meteor would get the job done, and do everything he can to make sure there was still a city left to save by the time they'd finished. He banks, turning back and diving, letting gravity help accelerate him.

There may be hundreds of them, but as a red and blue streak punches into the horde, knocking dinosaurs out of the air left and right, it was looking like they were going to need more guys.

[starsburn]

Heeeeeeeey! You! Up there, yeah, you!

[ Rooftops seem to be the natural environment of Black Rock Shooter, because here she is again on the roofs -- though this time she's actually doing some good, using the higher ground to take some of the dinosaurs down at a distance with her cannon.

But now she's waving, calling out for his attention, looking away briefly from the streets below. ]

You can see everything up there, right? How many of them are there?

[the_evil_forces_of_me]

As if things weren't already bad enough. Partway through the battle, in the middle of downtown Venture City... a rift tears its way open in the air. For a moment, the portal hangs there, like a mirror suspended in midair but what it shows is not a reflection of the city. On the other side of that portal is a blasted, craggy wasteland with a sky filled with black clouds and streams and pools of magma filling the cracked, stone ground.

Just as quickly as it came, the image vanishes in a flash of light and sound but the street is no longer empty. The Evil Warriors stand there, each one flanked by their own servants. Beastman has dragged through a vertiable menageries of monstreous creatures, Tri-Klops stands amid dozens of hovering Doomseekers and Mer-Man sits on the back of some enormous amphibious creature. The rest each command squads of deathly gray hooded creatures.

But it isn't just them. At the front of the army, Havoc Staff clutched in his clawed hand and sitting in a saddle on Panthor's back is Skeletor himself. For a moment, he pauses, as if considering. He looks over the Omegafriends in sight and then upwards to the pods dropping from the sky and raises his staff. A blast of raw, destructive power lances upwards above the city and intercepts one of the pods. The prehistoric occupants inside just manage to bail out before the blast strikes home and annihilates the pod in a flash of fire and smoke.

"Attack!" And at that command, the Evil Warriors surge forward into the fray. Their main target the invaders, but any Omegafriends would do well to watch their backs as well.


[OOC: And here's Skeletor in the battle. He's pretty cheesed off at some scaly jerk trying to claim the planet he's properly claimed so the dinosaurs will be his primary target today. But he certainly won't let a chance to put down any irritating do-gooders either. This thread is open to either encountering one of the Warriors or going for Skeletor himself. Please specify if you have a preference.]

[blossominghero]

Dinosaurs. They were fighting dinosaurs.

Tsubomi was doing her best not to get stepped on by a... by a... what was it called? A trikerataps? She didn't know the name of any dinosaurs as well as she did different types of flowers. In any case, Chypre had taken the form of a cape and was now allowing her to fly through the battlefield around the massive beasts' feet.

"Erika! Yuri!" she called out, trying to find her comrades in the chaos. She hadn't yet noticed the appearance of Skeletor and his minions...