melodiesoflife | Event || The Empire Strikes Back

Event || The Empire Strikes Back

Characters: Everyone participating in the event
Where: Aqures Ixen
When: July 27th to August 02nd
Summary: The battle for Aqures Ixen is about to begin! The Heroes of Light are going to do their best to defend Aqures Ixen, but will this be enough? Feel free to participate and reply to appropriate threads. New top-level threads will be posted regularly as the battle progresses.
Warning: N/A, will be updated.

July 27th || Mingle
July 28th || Bomb Defusing / Imperial Assault
July 29th || Mingle / Attack on the 13th District / Aerial Battles / Imperial Camp
July 30th || 14th District on Fire / The Hospital / Mognet Office Attacked
July 31st || The Fire Spreads / Betrayals
August 01st || The Second Wave / Ultima Weapon
August 02nd || Final

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ Selen was watching from afar with a rather calculative expression on her face. While things were still going on, she figured it would be best to see if she could cut off supplies and incapacitate people for the sake of giving her companions an upper hand. At least, that was the idea.

Selen was the type to do things that are beneficial to the party she supported. Despite, her calm and unusually cheerful demeanor, she was a still a military soldier and a knight. She was capable of a lot of cruelties and well she didn't feel bad about trying to infiltrate the camp and attempt to destroy things in the process. She even equipped her dark knight to make things even more destructive.

There's a rather plain smile on her face as she stepped forward thinking how to get in. ]

Edited 2015-07-26 21:20 (UTC)

Spartans were little different in that regard. While their focus laid on saving as many people as they could, as protectors of Earth and all her colonies, they were still ruthless combatants. Demons. In their path, there was only death, and rumors of people in armors weighting half a ton.

As a magitek knight and a warrior, Daisy still preserved much knowledge of stealth.

"Most of the weaknesses lay in routine." Daisy recalled the way her CO first captured an infamous Insurrectionist Colonel. "What are your ideas?"

Armour was part of her every day life, but she's uncertain about heavy armour. At least, the armour she wore was sufficient with protecting her vitals. Sometimes, she wondered why some people's armours were strangely put together. Not that she had ever really questioned them about to be honest.

She felt the presence of the person coming towards her. She turned to greet them as they spoke to her.

"Routines are easy to break, but yes, I do agree," she replied with a brief smile on her face, "I wonder how they will react if we walk right into the middle of it and say hello? Though, that's probably not the best choice. Perhaps, we could disguises ourselves and infiltrate at our leisure. We can gather information while we're at as well. Of course, the priority is to make sure they don't get out with their supplies, right?"

She mused. Yes, she kind of spoke a lot more than she should.

Daisy shook her head as Selen spoke, "if we do this, we could only do it at a distance. I'm seven feet tall already, so we'd do better separated from the rest of the groups. Far enough not to be identified, close enough not to be suspected."

In any case, plans were necessary, and without her fellow Spartans, even she understood the need to plan. She crouched as she identified uniforms and rank.

"Face covered, we loot some of the uniforms and face-covering armor, then move around the supply depots," she hefted her blade, "and we kill them by hunger."

"Hmm, that is true. You are quite a tall individual. We'd be spotted right away," she replied with a brief laugh. There was nothing against her but Selen found the whole situation slightly humoring.

Selen listened to the other talk about how they could get the uniforms and took that into consideration as she scoped the area.

"Hunger, hmm? I guess the best way to get someone is by their stomach," she chuckled, "Alright, let's get this started."

Daisy turned to Selen as she chuckled, but turned back to the front, looking at the uniforms...

And a magitek suit of armor she intended to commandeer.

She unsheathed her long sword. "Gladly." Her feet barely made a sound over the grass as she sprinted, melding immediately with the shadows with her back against the building.

The Spartan waved her forward when she heard a guard yawn.

Selen unsheathed her weapon as well and slowly waited for the other to give her the signal to move. It was a good idea to let one of them go instead of both of them taking the lead.

When the other made it past the guard and hid in the shadows against the building, Selen smugly grinned before following suit at the gesture of the hand.

She didn't meld into the shadows as easily as the other did, but she was quick on her feet, as if she left no trace behind herself. When she got to the edge of the building where the other was, she eyed the yawning guard.

Now, how to get past some of these guys without having their covers blown.

Selen had a sense of tealth that Daisy envied, and upon arriving, she looked at the same guard that yawned, thinking quickly of how to get through it. What distraction to cause, what deception to use... even taking down sentries in silence might alarm others as soon as companions turn absent.

Daisy quickly compared heights, and then the darkness that covered them during the night, and then at the suit. In a short time, she had a plan.

"I'll give you his suit."

Codeword: She was going to cover the mouth and snap the neck of the guard, drag him to them, give her the uniform, say a false 'it's alright', and go on their merry way to the magitek armor and destroy everything.

Selen watched quietly, seeing if there was anything she could do at the moment, but it didn't seem like there were any openings right then. Of course, her companion being silent didn't worry her because she was aware that sometimes people were lost in thought when they are trying to figure out the best way to approach their current problem.

Selen had years of experience, so it was only natural for her to behave that way but the other was quite fast on her feet as well. Selen actually admired the youths a lot more than she let on. They were always full of energy and did things that the older people could not.

She nodded her head to the girl's words.

"If that is what you want to do. Let me know if there is any way I can back you up," she replied with a smirk n her face. Of course, she could probably understand what the other meant. She would do something to silent the guard so that she could get the suit and there were various ways to silent the guard and many of them involve murdering the guard just in case knocking him out didn't work. Also, having witnesses would make their mission complicated. Say, he woke up and decided to warn his allies.

Daisy, being a Spartan, developed a sense for ruthlessness.

She waves Selen forward to move silently among the shadows, and too late do they notice another soldier that comes to his companion, apparently to share a cigarette.

A building and grass immediately becomes shadow. Daisy lays prone, then turns to Selen to nod to them as they conversed.

"I won't get to have a uniform," she speaks, "if something goes wrong... you can report I killed one of them."

And then kill them before they realize more.

Which was something that was definitely needed in the art of warfare. Selen was definitely okay with her being like that. The woman nodded her head as she followed the wave. She was keeping herself as concealed as possible while following the lead of the other.

This time they should be able to get something useful done. She was content to have strong allies to support her and vise versa.

"Hum, alright. If that is what you choose to do," she replied nodding her head, "Certainly. I will follow your lead," she replied, her eyes sharpened at that comment.

[While this was her first experience with infiltration, Tear knew no two missions were alike. This was all the more true now that she had to go in with power she was still becoming used to, which is why she has no reservations about teaming up with others in order to make the most of the situation.]

Selen... [Even though they were still some ways from the camp, she was already keeping her voice soft as she approaches the other woman.] Have you already a plan in mind for your approach?

[Why else would she be smiling if she weren't so sure?]

[ Ah, just the girl she needed to see. Only not really. Selen wasn't expecting anyone, but having another person to help her out would be pleasant. She's not sure if what she has is a plan. She's going to roll with it as much as she can before she decides it's not the best choice.

However, she did greet Tear with a bright smile as usual. ]

Hello to you-- Tear was it?

[ She replied with a brief smile on her face. Their meeting was a little awkward to Selen, seeing they were exploring a castle of sorts. However, it seemed like she got a chance to speak with the girl at the moment. ]

Somewhat. It's more like what I want. We can always get in quietly. There are guards near the rear we can take out and burrow their armour, however there's just the idea of charging in and surprising them. Wouldn't that be fun too?

[ Selen no. ]

It is. [However... Fun? The look on Tear's face is perplexed, wondering just what methods Selen preferred. Yes, they were all viable options, but to try something so reckless...]

Maybe... we can save the charging in for when we're deeper inside. [She trusted her, but at the same time knew her own abilities were so limited.]

Borrowing their armor seems like a better idea.

[ Selen was a bit reckless that way, but she was going to let Tear voice her thoughts. Selen was overly confident in her abilities and that had never really changed. She would continue to be reckless but with Tear's opinion, she nodded her head. ]

I like that idea. Two plans into one. Now then, shall we get a little friendly with the guards?

[ She replied with a smile. ]

I've only seen some of your abilities, but before we dive in, what other skills do you have, Tear?

Edited 2015-08-01 09:26 (UTC)

[F-Friendly? Excuse her while she blushes for a split second, did she really have to put it that way?]

Only the skills granted to me by the Red Mage and Bard jobs. About two months worth, and to my understanding the latter is still relatively new.

[She would have liked to have had more time to practice using both in conjunction, but no time like the present was there?]

[ Oh no why are you blushing? She doesn't mean anything bad by it! ]

I have skills of a Paladin and a Dark Knight. In short, I'm pretty much useless everywhere else except brute force.

[ She chuckled, but of course she was good at being strategic with her brute force. ]

I see. Well, I'm rather used to both jobs, unfortunately one is a bit more experienced than the other. I am sure we can figure out something together.

[ She added as a positive note to their current situation. Not at the moment, no. It seemed like they're going to be working a little hard on this. With that being said, Selen makes her way towards the camp while ushering Tear to follow silently. ]

[Doesn't Selen realize that she is a blushing maiden? Not that she intends to come off that way, with the determined look in her eyes and the way she squares her shoulders.]

Brute force may be what we need in the end, but I wouldn't want you to do the brunt of the work on your own. [Otherwise, she might be more a burden than help as she follows along in stride.]

... If we can find decent cover, I could attempt Bio. [And if not that, then she had her voice to boost her abilities.]

[ Blushing maidens are cute and pretty to look at. Except, Selen's not really a delicate woman so those kinds of expressions only earns a teasing from her if anything. Selen definitely liked that look she had in her eyes. ]

Yes, but I need someone to distract too so you won't be out of things to do. Your classes are useful, if not more than that.

[ She replied chuckling. They were on the move and eventually, the camp is seen. Selen keeps them hidden enough so she could survey what was going on. ]

Bio would be a lovely thing to utilize. That would leave them stunned for some time.

Then it's the role I'll fulfil to the best of my ability. [There's a small smile on her lips; it wasn't the most ideal position to be in, but she still had some magic to try and keep her distance as her ability with the sword improved.

She takes a good look at the camp, scouting for other options.]

Then whenever you're ready, I just hope we can also attain uniforms without too much trouble.

I think you will be fine. Don't worry about it too much. I'm sure we will be able to do this together.

[ Selen mused with a smile as well. She had belief that they would make it through this mess. After all, it was right to assume so since they sort of worked together for that investigation.

Selen wasn't a magic user, so having someone that specializes in something other than swords was useful to her. ]

I sure hope that will be the case. Here I go!

[ She chimed, before she dashed towards the base first. ]

[Dashing— Tear almost wants to call after her to wait, they didn't have a plan entirely cemented, but if she did then the only guarantee was that they would have imperial troops rushing upon them. With a somewhat exasperated sigh she follows suit, catching up fairly easily.]

Just let me know where you want me to aim. [And a better signal than just rushing in would be much appreciated.]

[ Selen somewhat knew what she as doing and she was moving when the guards were not paying attention at all or caught up in their conversation. She hid herself on one side of the wall as she peeked over, to see what they were doing. There were also things they could use as well, but how to cleanly get them was a good question. ]

Hmmm…

[ She turned to see that Tear had followed her well. Sorry, Tear, she was a bit impulsive but she knew what she was doing for the most part. ]

Let’s see. We need to find a good way to snatch the guards that are mostly stationed where the entrance is so we can get in. However, there must be others around the entrance either. We could try the back but I feel like it’s guarded too. I wonder if we can find a way to snipe them without getting caught.

[As impulsive as Selen is, Tear keeps up with her easily. However, she's always looking back to the area they just left, too, watching for any patterns in the movement among the troops. They may be able to enter just fine, but they would still need to find their way back out.]

The back might be a more viable option, if they are looking for anyone who might infiltrate. There are bound to be more troops stationed there in that event, but we can hardly take the ones in the back lightly, either. I still have magic at my disposal to take out any of them as long as you cover me.

[ It made Selen more excited to see that someone was keeping up with her. The men she worked with always complained about how they never could keep up with her movements. Some of them were much faster than her too, but they struggled to keep up with her regardless. ]

Perhaps, the security would be thinner for us to do that. I can definitely back you up with my abilities. That is a given. I trust you have good aim?

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