Chapter 13.5: The Reset Bomb Factory

[forceofnature]

Viridi has made her first act of aggression, and it won't be the last.  From now until the end of this player plot, if it suits your needs, you are welcome to assume that another bomb has been dropped wherever.  Viridi will, however, be making an effort to avoid rural areas and concentrate on places that are committing especially egregious acts against nature.  Additionally, characters are welcome to spot something unusual in the sky, a floating island that wasn't there previously.  From ground distance, it will be extremely high up, but it's large enough that it may still be seen with the naked eye.

Officially, Viridi will be dropping one more bomb before her bomb depot is destroyed.  This will be in Zeon, to give Char more incentive to send his airships towards her Bomb Factory.  Depending on the character response, this bomb may or may not successfully detonate.  It would be cool to have it be destroyed mid-flight, but I don't know if any characters are capable of that.  If a god would like to step in and do the honors, feel free to do so when I throw up the post.

The final battle will be conducted either through log or by AIM.  I'd like to take a poll now - for people interested in participating, which do you prefer?

As a final note and some minor ret-conning, Viridi will ICly have made her presence known prior to the bomb drop, as she was called upon during Taryn's fight against the raiders for a divine intervention.  If your character was involved in that battle, they will recognize her from that incident (hasn't been logged yet, but likely will be soon).

Alright, thanks for your time!

Comments

[infinitejustice]

Athrun might be capable of destroying it midair; it depends on how resilient it is against a beam of concentrated light magic. That tends to put a fair bit of drain on him, though, so he won't use it unless he believes he has to. He can't fly, though, so it'd have to be aboard an airship.

As for format, I would vastly prefer AIM. That way it's over and done with, especially if we end up with a lot of people interested.

[forceofnature]

If he has the strength for six beams of light magic and good aim, it could be possible. I think you've played the game, right? Five 'bolts' holding the 'cover' on need to be destroyed, and then the core. There's some leeway, of course, but the general design will be the same.

And yeah, logs to tend to roll around forever, so I was leaning that way myself. I don't mind log if there's an overall preference, though!

[infinitejustice]

I have, but I haven't gotten very far in it. I had to put it on hold because trying to play it left-handed was a chore and the Circle Pad Pro was out of stock until May...and then I didn't feel like playing more. I need to get back on that. But anyway, he definitely does NOT have enough strength for six shots.

[forceofnature]

Oops, ah, sorry! I hope Viridi's presence hasn't spoiled anything too badly for you.

[infinitejustice]

It's all right, I've managed pretty well. I have no idea how she's connected to the story as far as I am, so it's all good, I figure.

[thirdtimesthechar]

Char will put on some sunglasses and help with this. If only we had an Emma, we'd be set.

[infinitejustice]

...Somehow I didn't notice the parallels between Kamille and IS!Athrun until now.

[thirdtimesthechar]

I more meant because I think Emma's the only character in UC to straight up shoot down a colony drop onscreen, but there's at least some Kamille-Quattro parallels here too.

[infinitejustice]

Oh, yeah, true. There's an averted colony drop in Gundam AGE as well, though it was with a mobile fortress, not a colony. I think Wing and Turn A, too.

[thirdtimesthechar]

Wings was another mobile fortress if I recall correctly.

And then there's X, SEED, and 00, where they shoot down (the equivalent of) colony lasers instead.

[infinitejustice]

...And then G Gundam, where they stop the Colony Dark Gundam from tentacle raping Earth.

[thirdtimesthechar]

Which is really on an entirely different level when you think about it.

[dependently_independent]

Palutena will, of course, be heavily involved in fighting Viridi... And she might actually have ways to boost people so they can stop the bomb in mid-flight.

Naturally, I prefer AIM immensely.

[forceofnature]

Feel free to boost Athrun or whoever else might want to take a gander at stopping the bomb! And noted.

Viridi would like to point out that your choice of servant isn't earnestly and boyishly enthusiastic enough for her preferences, btw.

[greyerrant]

You know I'm in. Garvi done been pissed off :3

[forceofnature]

Sure thing! AIM or logs?

[greyerrant]

Aim plz

[worshipisbad]

Garvi can take some Ultramarines with him since they're ICly in Rome by now I SHOULD MAKE A POST HAHAHA

[greyerrant]

Smurf rush!

[thirdtimesthechar]

Also in regards to the final fight, Char will be leading about the Rewloola. AIM log sounds good to me, bearing in mind that I have a pretty crazy schedule.

Also does anyone mind if Char just steals some Reset Bombs for his own plot? Might not be as big a kaboom as canon, but they'd be really handy.

[forceofnature]

Reset Bombs are actually grown from a gigantic pod, so Viridi only really has one or two spares at any time. Of course, this can be fudged a little if you'd like to use them!

She'll need one left when it's all over. And do you mind if I ask your schedule in advance?

[thirdtimesthechar]

Actually I'm almost tempted to have him claim the whole floating island but that's probably way too much.

And I could tell you my schedule in advance, but it wouldn't mean much. Chaotic work projects + pregnant wife. Evenings central time not on the weekends would likely be safest though.

[forceofnature]

Oh, I see. No problem, I'll issue a call when it's a little closer to that time.

[idkworldruler]

Destruction? Explosions? Mitchell might not know the specifics but he might be up for making a minor appearance with his own forces if possible. :3

[forceofnature]

He's welcome to! Everyone is probably going to get there by hitching a ride on the airship if Nerdo is alright with it.

AIM or logs?

[idkworldruler]

Okay then!

Either one is okay with me, though AIM's lazy_gamer5@msn.com.