Rise 2: There was an idea

[Gands]

There was an idea:

To bring together a group of remarkable people, see if they could become something more. See if they could work together when we needed them to. To fight the battles we never could."

This is a continuation of Rise of the Marvels...
CLOSED SIGNUPS - Rise Of The Marvels (IC Thread)

Our story thus far....

It has been a few scant weeks since Hydra attacked several landmarks around the world. Our heroes were involved in a secondary attack some time later on a fashion show in New York city, then that same night a massive gang attack on a policeman at the port of New York. They have faced off against the most dangerous Mutant terrorist known, Magneto. On the eve of a scheduled move to a new base, there was a new attack, something more devious. A scent released into the ventilation system caused one member to attack her team mates, and another to have been revealed as a shape changer.

Our team has moved now, into a new base. Old abandoned camp Lehigh in New Jersey.

There have been changes since our team first started. Personnel have come and gone. There has been a week and a half since the move into the new base.


Our heroes

Captain America
Fandral of Asgard
Jessica Jones
Wanda Maximoff
Maya Lopez
Lincoln Campbell Medical officer
Jubilation Lee
Sarah Rushman aka Marrow
Frank Castle aka Punisher
Hank McCoy aka Beast
Phil Coulson

Posting Order

GM
Captain America / Lincoln Campbell​

Punisher
Jessica Jones / Jubilee
Fandral / Wanda

Marrow
Maya Lopez
Beast
Phil Coulson
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to be announced

 

[Sonevar]

Echo does one last check on her chute, then dashes past Frank as he fumbles for words, her arsenal jangling in the various harnesses as she speed dives to halo level before popping her chute. she uses the enhanced NVGs she'd taken from base to look at the view coming up under her feet, un-slinging the bow that Mr Fandral had absurdly insisted upon as she tests it's draw in the time she has during her decent. Being that she had plotted for a halo drop, this wasn't much time at all as she impacted in a rolling stop. She quickly detached, and then stowed the bow as her mind's eye remembered a gruff man yelling at her to hurry and stow her chute, imaging the harshness of a gruff cigar smoker's voice that she had never actually heard as she smiled to herself in the darkness.

 

[Gands]

Fandral, plain simple Fandral

When Sarah came over and spike with him, he of course smiled back.

"Well, the people where I come from are built very sturdy you see. By sturdy, I mean physicslly dense. By your measurements, I weigh nearly six hundred pounds. With that fact, I do not, nor do my people float well at all. This doesnt lead to any sort of enthusiasm for swimming. We have anti gravity tech in our home. But, I left in something of a hurry and didn't bring one.Thankfully, Doctor McCoy has given us these fine suits. It isnt the battle that worries a veteran warrior.. But drowning on the way!"

When Beast them comes over and talks to them, Fandral listens and looks over at Sarah to see her reaction.

@BrokenWings

 

[Drixe]

Figuring the base was uses as an anti fleet position agent coulson notes in his mind where the large artillery weapons would have been would be the natural place for the antiaircraft emplacements. The old buildings that remain would probably only.have a few guards as not to reveal the hydra presence on the island. The underground submarine base was no doubt a new construction and could easily be noticed from the older style concrete bunkers from the last world war. He waited for the group to be ready to move on as he kept an eye out for trouble.

 

[BrokenWings]

McCoy must have noticed the same thing Sarah did, suggesting Sarah and Fandral get themselves acquainted with both the suits, and swimming at this depth. "That sounds like a good idea, Doc." Sarah motioned for Fandral to come wither her, moving towards the open water access port.

Using the Comms, Sarah asked, "We're allies with the Atlanteans, right? How come they're so antagonistic? That first one, Namor?...he didn't exactly come off as warm and cuddly. And now your comment about North Korean border guards, McCoy. What's their deal?"

@UnderwaterHomies [IMG alt="Gands"]https://data.iwakuroleplay.com/avatars/s/22/22253.jpg?1526459354[/IMG] Gands @Cork @Michale CS

 

[Cork]

"We're allies with the Atlanteans, right? How come they're so antagonistic? That first one, Namor?...he didn't exactly come off as warm and cuddly. And now your comment about North Korean border guards, McCoy. What's their deal?"

"See that school of sardines? That's their livestock. Atlanteans school them to plankton blooms and keep them safe from predators. Asian fishing fleets use gill nets to rustle Atlantean livestock, plus illegally harvest their kelp. The US fishing fleet respects Atlantean waters, but we all look like puny surface dwellers to them.

Prince Namor is half human, and he fought alongside Captain America against the NAZIs. He's our friend, but relations with the surface world are a bit shaky right now. We're fortunate that Hydra was stupid enough to intrude on Atlantean waters and that he hates them more than any of us landlubbers."

@UnderwaterHomies Gands @Cork @Michale CS

 

[Michale CS]

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"Now is not the time for any hesitation, people. Doctor McCoy, you have something to keep this valiant warrior buoyant, I'm sure. Let's get that happening. The rest of you, let's prepare to depart. Once they're ready, we'll go together." Cap patted Fandral on the shoulder and headed toward the exit airlocks so they could head out together.

@Gands @Cork @BrokenWings

 

[Cork]

"No worries, Cap, the suit will keep him buoyant with one minor side-effect." Hank clasped one hand on Fandral's shoulder and spoke in stentorian tones, "Skalds will sing of 'Fandral, The Puffiest Warrior'."

@Gands @BrokenWings
@Michale CS

 

[Michale CS]

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"I'll rejoin you soon. I've got some recon to do, Coulson. It won't be hard for me to find where you're going. I have a hunch about something..." Then I did it. Not just turning the damned power on for half a second and letting myself fall like usual. I actually turned the damned flying power on for once. At first, I was really off-balance, but the fucking catsuit they had me wear for jumping out of a plane had less drag than my usual jacket, so I leveled out soon.

I was headed toward the old hospital. Something was bugging me about it, and until I checked it out, it would continue to bug me.

Damn, sometimes I hate being sober...

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Meanwhile, Jubilation Lee was falling right in line, being a good SHIELD agent. She even tried to make a joke. "They used to use flares and such to stop anti-aircraft fire, right? I got your flak right here." She made a little crackle in one hand, grinning.

@ landlubbers @Drixe @davewski @Sonevar @LuckycoolHawk9

 

[Gands]

Landfall


Agent transfer Sam Wilson had been a late addition to team topside. Melinda May sent a quick message to the land team.

" Late addition to topside team . Agent codename Falcon. He is a Veteran, stealth and scouting specialist "

He has in fact worked with both Castle and Coulson. He is the last out of the jet. His wings unfold as he watches Jones fly around. He does understand the joy of flight..

"This is Falcon on high cover. Some interesting disturbed foliage near that old anti aircraft instalation Coulson. "

" Evidence of new use on that old truck road heading south from the old military port Castle"

@davewski @Drixe

 

[Gands]

Fandral ... The puffy

Fandral moved with Sarah out to the water portal. In general, he was a warrior without many fears. This was especially true on land.

Water though was not something he was greatly familiar with. Now, his homeland had plenty of water. Were he at home, they have tech there to counter the density of his body. No such luck this morning.

So out he went. Entering the water, McCoy's underwater tech suit seemed to inflate to counter his extra weight. He was glad he couldn't see all of it.

Nearby though, the Atlantean warriors got an eyeful and were clearly amused.

 

[davewski]

The low level drop has gone 'successfully', other than one or two minor 'annoyances' , as he thinks to himself, "I need to talk to her about things like this."

After landing, he turns to Agent Coulsen. He looks him up and down at agent Coulsen in his advanced beta version 'Biotechnical Extreme Intervention Suit'.

Making sure that no one can overhear, he quietly says, "Why are you here Agent Coulsen?" You, with your ''S.H.I.E.L.D. SELECTED, FULLY PROTECTIVE' suit and tie, can out-do MOST of us". "My experiences, for the most part, are that management sits in the background , and let's the operators do the expendable jobs."

He says, "They are young and passionate, and I like that, but I know the lethality of the HYDRA organization". " You can take charge here and now, and I will support you. Otherwise, make a point to get out of our way, and let them learn how to do their jobs".

With that, he turns and captures Jubilee's eyes..."This an organized and dangerous enemy. If you do such an unauthorized and idiotic stunt again," he looks sideways at Agent Coulsen, "I will PERSONALLY see to it that you spend your SHIELD career counting fruit flies on the Delaware River!"

"Where are those Goddamned graphics?"

 

[Drixe]

Agent coulson smirked at the comment directed to him" always been more of the field type agent castle,. Your still in charge of the squad, I'm just here to observe. That and to call in the air support with the reinforcements. Considering the fuel costs, double pay for combat duty and such You're going to need someone with high clearance to approve that instantly. And I'm not risking anybody till i see clear skys for our troops". Coulson's light smile faded into a serious look towards the end of his words. A little spirit form the troops was expected , even encouraged to help build up squads. He was not however going to take $hit from the punisher. "Try secure channel 3 for the graphics, if you are locked out I'll approve you for them. You should be already though." Hewent back to scanning the disturbed plant life falcon radioed in.

 

[Michale CS]

​

Jubilee looked right into that normally super-intimidating look from Castle, and to be fair, one that made plenty of strong military men crumple under its weight, then...

She snorted. A few times actually, trying to keep from actually laughing because she knew that wouldn't go over well. She settled for a bright smile and an overly crisp salute. "Yessir Captain!" The words were right, the attitude well that was obvious that her life of growing up an entitled brat until being orphaned was every bit as hardening versus harsh words as the average sergeant could drill into people in the military. "My offer's still up. If we need to put up covering fire or block incoming, SHIELD's used my powers as chaff before."

 

[Cork]

Hank spoke over the subspace communicator to the dive/tech suits: "You've just experienced disembarking underwater from Mendelia. Like being spat out... simple, huh?"

"You need to know some things about boarding. It's like being sucked in and swallowed. The hatch has virtual, bright colors for your suit displays. Please swim straight towards it and don't slow down. After you're 'swallowed' you'll be caught in webbing, thrown into your alcove, the webbing will retract, and we'll be on our way. Just avoid dog-piles."

@UnderwaterHomies @Gands @BrokenWings @Michale CS

 

[Gands]

To give our land based heroes a better idea of location...

The island is a long thin thing. It runs northeast to southeast. On the center of the island it is of course at its thickest width. Slightly west and south of direct center is the abandoned Hospital.on the north coast is an old and small port facility.

There are two anti aircraft facilities. One near the port and the other at the northeast tip of the island. In addition, there are several buildings and cottages meant for housing. Our heroes have landed by way of parachute at a small landing strip.

 

[BrokenWings]

It didn't take long for Sarah to get acquainted with swimming at this depth, likely thanks in no small part to McCoy's suit. She doesn't stray too far from the ship, and avoids looking too long in the Atlanteans' direction. She turns back towards the ship, Fandral's new shape too interesting to not draw her eye.

"Yeah, Doc. 'Spit out' is unfortunately pretty accurate." She pauses a moment, considering McCoy's words, while images of fish, spiders, and dogs swirl together in her mind. She mutters to herself, "Dr. McCoy? or Dr. Moreau? The world may never know."

She swims back towards Fandral, stifling a chuckle. She swims around him, trying to get into his line of sight. In doing so, she gets a full, detailed view of Fandral's fate. "The world may not want to know. Hey, Fandral. You look..." She pauses again, choosing her worlds wisely, "...you look like you're really getting the hang of it." She decided on, shrugging glibly.

@UnderwaterHomies [IMG alt="Gands"]https://data.iwakuroleplay.com/avatars/s/22/22253.jpg?1526459354[/IMG] Gands [IMG alt="Michale CS"]https://data.iwakuroleplay.com/avatars/s/20/20164.jpg?1540541252[/IMG] Michale CS

 

[LuckycoolHawk9]

Lincoln Campbell

" I don't know about the rest of you, but there is something about the hospital that attracts me. There's something about hiding dangerous experiments in an abandoned hospital at their MO. Hopefully, I'm right, but I'm not certain about that."

@Gands @Michale CS @Drixe @davewski @Sonevar

 

[Sonevar]

Saying nothing as per usual the Echo slipped into infiltrator mode. It had been quite some time, but her body remembered how to move even if her mind had forgotten. She left the 'boys' and 'Princess Fairy Sparkles' to stand around measuring the size of their... 'egos'. This was something that didn't need fancy powers, and she was good at it.

She had spent her childhood overcoming the best security designs of Wilson Fisk, who was far more paranoid than SHIELD and had the resources to rival or conceivably surpass Hydra in terms of security investiture. Also, she had not so long ago spent much time with Logan-san surveiling and infiltrating the hideouts of the modern age's techno-savy ninja clans.

She would never have the Wolverine's advanced sense of smell, but after enough time working with him, even she was sensitive to the now familiar smell of ozone from infrared beams. She constantly sniffed for this on the breeze, it may look silly but it was better than tripping one by accident. She was also on watch through her SHIELD optics for anything from simple tripwires, to the electronic hum vibrations of electronic surveillance devices. It would take a truly outstanding system indeed to catch her unawares.

 

[Drixe]

With a sincere tone to his voice he asks the punisher "ok as team leader it's your call, split up and hit both objectives at the same time?" He waited for a response.

 

[Gands]

In that pregnant moment, as Coulson waited for his reply. . .Things began happening around the group.

In the sky not far from the old ruined hospital building the old world war two guns at the north side port began lighting off, firing a not so ancient energy round at Jessica Jones. Who as it turned out was pulled out of the way by a diving Falcon in a feat of aerobatic acrobatics.

At the far north east end, the other set of guns lit off as well, firing at a stealthy Quinn jet and having no luck. On the ground from half a dozen locations, men in grey & black armor and helmets poured out of sudden openings in the ground. They were armed with some sort of rifles not quickly recognizable.

Coulson and Castle, both not terribly far from were they landed were menaced by "several" such agents. Further away, Jubilee and Lincoln were menaced by a second group from a different opening in the ground. A smaller group of four agents opened up their hatch, almost on top of Echo and will be surprised for a moment.

Where Jessica ends up after Falcon pulls her out of the way isn't far from the Hospital, maybe one hundred yards or so, two people emerge from the hosptial building in the distance. A tall man, bald and a woman in standard agent armor with a glowing soft white symbol on her chest.

Posting order for the landlubbers as follows
Punisher
Jones
Echo
Jubilee
Lincoln
Coulson
Anyone I forgot in / at the land
GM.