"Negative, KV-103. The Torchbellow political elite is wary about getting involved in any war the Tinkinzic Clans are involved in; the Torchbellow have long remained an independent clan and it's likely we'd lose that if we took one side or the other in anything relating to the conflict. The opinion on said conflict in the Refuge is largely split as well- in the public eye, both sides have taken questionable actions, and the common perception is that bureaucracy on both sides is keeping the war going."

"Ethical concerns aside, starting a war with hi-tech spacefarers would obviously make them mad, and the Strangers as well- Haven is one of their key ancestral homes. We can't afford to fight either of them when there's already confirmed Swarm incursions that have to be dealt with. Best to just disable the ship and figure out what to do with it once we've reverse-engineered it."

"Anyway, keep that pace going. You should be... just 50 meters off."

From your vantage point, you can see the Thaargan crash site. Their ship- an enormous vessel made to hold thousands of passengers and prisoners, and a great wealth of plunder besides- is clearly identifiable by the grinning six-eyed skull embossed on the nose. The Thaargan are out in force, but they're fighting a losing battle against the combination of the Machinauts' battle lines and Geonid Gem Wall support. However, a number of automatic turrets are slowing the Machinaut vanguard's advance to a crawl. And if that ship takes off and releases its payload, it'll all be for nothing...

"Okay, stand back a bit. Recons should have your opening soon- it'll be straight ahead from your position, just out of range of the side guns. ...Huh. A word of warning. The Farsor Number Machinauts are moving toward Viduur's position as well, but recons bugged out to avoid being seen, so they couldn't tell whether they're reinforcing him or confronting him. Stay cautious."

(Actually, on second thought...let's have my own take on those commercial breaks.)

INTERMISSION

Me: "On the subject of the fallen king's idea to nuke 'em..."

Ignem: "It's ridiculous farce and I hate it."

Me: "Ehh..I think it'd be funny to see what happens when we derail a campaign. Spoiler alert: Tables are flipped, keyboards are broken and Hendersons are summoned."

Ignem: "Wait, what."

Me: "Nevermind."

Ignem: "Besides, I'd go ahead and nuke Voyna if I was given the carte blanche to do so."

Me: "Really? You're gonna nuke the living daylights out of a planet home to a guy who really needs a hug?"

Ignem: "I totally would."

"That's enough!"

Ignem: "Wait, who the-"

*FREEZE!*

Me: "And that's what you get for smack-talking...okay, maybe not. Maybe getting frozen in ice is disproportionate retribution..."

You will now be returned to your regularly scheduled Machinauts.
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I unsheathed my Swift Flourish, preparing for battle.
"So, this is it, huh? We've got to stop that thing from taking off and causing mass destruction. Get ready. Failure is not option." I said.

((Er... the DFNs will be confronting him. Three-way battle.))

"All units are ready. Go, go, go!"

You rush across the field just as the main force fires an array of flashy energy attacks. They don't do much, but they look like they do, causing the Thaargan to focus on them while you charge in.

From the side of the ship, an escape pod drops into the ground, landing with a loud THUD. As you approach, a retractable ladder falls from the pod's deployment chute, which you climb to get into the ship. A Recon Machinaut on the other end salutes, then cloaks out- he's got other work to do to keep this ship on the ground.

The ship's hallways are simple enough to navigate, and vestiges of its previous state as the fancy personal transportation of Gol-Kator and his Imperial Guard remain- but they've mostly been repurposed by the pirates, and the sides have seen better days. As you approach the engine room, however, you begin to notice certain parts of the ship are spotlessly, obsessively cleaned- and a few red stains are still visible even through that.

You enter the engine room through the southwest corner- just as the Farsor Numbers arrive through the north entrance. Viduur observes your approach with disdain. "Hmph. I figured you'd show up. Let me guess- Lharrig finally got his, didn't he?" Viduur sighs, annoyed. "Can't say he deserved any less. All he ever thought about was how to blow things up- he was destined to fail eventually."

"No, pragmatism is the order of the day. It's clear that I'll profit the most from allying with those who want the Refuge destroyed- because if you think this will be my last trip to Cradle, you'd be wrong. Cradle is far from the jurisdiction of most spacefaring nations, and all I need to do to start building my own empire is claim it. I'll take the plunder we still have, sell it to build a ship crewed by your brand of Alchemy-based Constructs- and shielded against that irritating surface laser, for good measure. Then I'll bombard anyone who opposes my rule from orbit!"

Viduur's turrets whirl about to face you. "My empire has no need for dumb muscle, and that's the only name that really fits you, isn't it? Now quit wasting my time and drop dead."

Victory Conditions
=Eliminate Viduur the Vulture!

-Pending Effects-

-Buffs and Debuffs-

-Field Effects-

-Loot-
Yet to roll for: Runecaster, 3 x Mega Brawler, 2 x Master Gunner, Sloombargo, Quicksilver x7, Patrol x7, Pulverizer x4, MK Captain x2, Glop Drop x5, Scuttlebotserker x2, Jet Gunner x6, Jet Demo x2, Eraser x3, FlyShufflebot x3, Lumber x2, Gun Puppy x4, Ironwood Sentinel x2, MechOp x3, Lharrig E
999 Crowns (To be applied)
251 Heat (To be applied)
1 Extra Materials Reward
Iron Lockbox!
Reward for saving: Nalki, Tinder, D-459A7

2 * Beast Scales
2 * Brimstone
1 * Scrap Metal
3 * Grave Soil
1 * Spark Plugs
1 * Cheap Gunpowder
1 * Philosopher's Mote

1 ** Owlite Feather
1 ** Waste Modules
1 ** Gremlin Gizmos
2 ** Translocation Residue
2 ** Dead Gold

2 *** Striker's Scabbards
4 *** Mod Calibrators
1 *** Force Dynamos
3 *** Volt Oil
2 *** Brute Cores
(To Be Applied)

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-Thaargan Pirates (ENEMY)-

Viduur the Vulture [A-2|B-10|R-10] - 10000/10000 HP | 200 Nrm | 200 Prc | 1200 Ele | 1200 Shd | Row 4
{ } Tridexterity (Can use a weapon and two other actions every turn)
]- Magnoid Pistol (8 Acc, 8 ROF, 1x400 Nrm, leaves a Magnet Shot inside the target for two turns, can fire harmlessly at allied Constructs with x2 Accuracy)
]- Zeutonium Spanner (6 Acc, 5 CSpd, 200/200/200/200 Nrm, Good Chance of Moderate Shock, on hit: Overclock can be used on the target at the user's discretion, on allied Constructs: instead heals for 400 per hit and adds a Good Chance of Minor Shock to their next attack)
))) Motor Scramble (14 Acc (Magnet Shot targets only, can't be blocked), 500 Ele, Good Chance of Strong Stun, on hit: target's next action on the same turn is interrupted)
))) Magna Mail (Magnet Shot allies only, gives the target 1000 temporary hit points)
))) Overclock (Raise a target allied Construct's attack damage by 300/(greater of 1, Combo Length, Clip Size) and cut the same Construct's defenses by half, can be canceled immediately)
[ ))) ] Deploy Turret (Charge Attack, creates a large turret or three small turrets)

Shield Projector A [A6|B8|R6(Turret)] - 3500/3500 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 0
[] Barrier (1000/1000, 600 AllDef)
{Warp Shielding: While active, takes hits for allies | Backup Launcher: 7 Acc, 1 ROF, 1x300 Nrm}

Railgun A [A8|B4|R8(Turret)] - 3000/3000 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Megalaser: 1 shot, 600 Ele, on hit: Roll attack again, and if it hits, the attack deals double damage}

Rapidfire Turret A [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 1200/1200 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Machine Gun: 6 ACC, 12 ROF, 12x180 Nrm | Shred Armor: 5 ACC, 10 ROF, 12x135 Nrm, on hit: lower Normal Defense by 50 for the rest of the attack}

Rapidfire Turret B [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 1200/1200 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Machine Gun: 6 ACC, 12 ROF, 12x180 Nrm | Shred Armor: 5 ACC, 10 ROF, 12x135 Nrm, on hit: lower Normal Defense by 50 for the rest of the attack}

Rapidfire Turret C [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 1200/1200 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Machine Gun: 6 ACC, 12 ROF, 12x180 Nrm | Shred Armor: 5 ACC, 10 ROF, 12x135 Nrm, on hit: lower Normal Defense by 50 for the rest of the attack}

Rocket Puppy A [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 1300/1300 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Homing Rocket: Deploys a single Homing Rocket (1 HP, A10|B6|R10) that can be shot down, or will attack a hostile target next turn for 750 Ele (up to 5, Fair Chance of Moderate Fire)}

Rocket Puppy B [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 1300/1300 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Homing Rocket: Deploys a single Homing Rocket (1 HP, A10|B6|R10) that can be shot down, or will attack a hostile target next turn for 750 Ele (up to 5, Fair Chance of Moderate Fire)}

Rocket Puppy C [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 1300/1300 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Homing Rocket: Deploys a single Homing Rocket (1 HP, A10|B6|R10) that can be shot down, or will attack a hostile target next turn for 750 Ele (up to 5, Fair Chance of Moderate Fire)}

-Farsor Machinauts (THIRD PARTY)-

DFN-001 "Trezfa" [A5|B8|R7] - 3000/3000 HP (x2) | 800 Nrm | 600 Prc | 200 Ele | 200 Shd | Row 0
[] *** HV Buster Shield (550/550 HP | 400 Nrm | +2 Fire Effect Amp)
]- *** Scorch Foil (7 Acc (6 Acc Long Range), Cmb 350/350/375 Pc/El (Fair/Mod Fire), Chg 725 Pc/El + 200 Ele (up to 5) on first hit (Good/Mod Fire))
]- *** Blazing Buster (7 Acc, 6 ROF, Clip 4x270Nrm, Chg 800Nrm, Fair Chance of Moderate Fire)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Model-F Blast Module (Adds Boost Attack (-4 Acc (-3 if Sword), +30% Gun or Sword damage))
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

DFN-002 "Harfly" [A8|B6|R6] - 2500/2500 HP (x2) | 340 Nrm | 40 Prc | 1240 Ele | 340 Shd | Row 3
[] *** Swiftstrike Buckler (200/200 HP | 100 AllDef | +4 Universal ASI)
]- *** Frigid Staff (8 Acc, 3 ROF, 3x550Ele, Good Chance of Moderate Freeze)
]- *** Ice Storm Rod (8 Acc, 6 ROF, 4x350Nrm (up to 6), Fair Chance of Moderate Freeze)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Risk vs. Reload Deluxe (Use Risky Attack: 75% chance to halve Reload Time on next gun attack, 25% chance to instead take 250 damage while attacking)
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

DFN-003 "Vex" [A7|B2|R11] - 2200/2200 HP (x2) | 600 Nrm | 152 Prc | 76 Ele | 76 Shd | Row 0
[] *** Blocking Star (300/300 HP | 200 AllDef | 50% on Block: counter with a single Energy Shuriken)
]- *** Crackling Lightning Sai (Acc +7, CSPD +9, Com 260/270/280 Nm/El (Good Chance of Moderate Shock), Chg 950 Nm/El (Good Chance of Strong Shock)
]- *** Energy Shuriken (Acc +5, ROF +12, 2x222 El, Slight Chance of Strong Shock)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Honed Master's Gauntlet (Can use Counter Stance (x1.5 blocking, choose any weapon to Counter with and any attack on the user or an ally in the same row can be countered if it's at the same range (Close range or Long range), +1 Counter accuracy, +10% Counter damage))
[R] Spark of Life (x3): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life

DFN-004 "Grojas" [A10|B6|R4] - 4000/4000 HP (x2) | 400 Nrm | 800 Prc | 200 Ele | 400 Shd | Row 3
[] *** Mountainside Shield (1600/1600 HP | 300 AllDef)
]- *** Ballistic Boulder Bomber (8 Acc, 1 ROF, 1x450 Nrm (up to 6), Good Chance of Strong Stun)
]- *** Shoulder Miniguns (7 Acc, 10 ROF, 8x200 Nrm, halved Reload Time, on 4+ shots: Good Chance of Moderate Stun)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Brave Default Coil (On Defend: gain 1 BP, can Brave Attack to freely expend 1 BP or all BP on attack) -- 0 BP (+4 ASI/CTR)
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

--

-Ally Rows-
KV-103: 0
DSN-001: 0
Mark: 1
-Cannon Puppy: W
LV-909: 1
D-07: 0
-A.I.M.: W
903:99: 0
Matikclocker: 0
Nano2Nano: 3
Royal: 0
Thrynn: 1

-Player Parameters-
KV-103: 3000/3000 HP -- [ KO Meter: ||.............. ] -- 375 Retribution (2/5)
DSN-001: 2000/2000 HP -- 0 BP -- Saber Storage: (Poison x3) | N/A
Mark: 3000/3000 HP -- 0 Retribution (2/5)
Ignem: 2000/2000 HP -- 0 BP (+2)
D-07: 1740/2000 HP -- 0 BP
ASSASSIN: 1050/2000 HP -- 0 Retribution (1/4)
Matikclocker X: 1250/1250 HP -- KO METER: [ ||||||........... ] -- [OVERCLOCK METER: ....]
Nano: 3000/3000 HP -- \_/ [ Empty Bucket ] -- X-Bomb active!
Royal: 2000/2000 HP -- KO METER: [|||||||||||||||...] -- 0 BP
Thrynn: 2000/2000 HP -- KO METER: [||||||............] -- 2 BP (+3)
FXZ-42: 2000/2000 HP

-Shields-
KV-103: 0/75 (Nm 60)
DSN-001: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Mark: 600/600 (Nm 450|10 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp)
Ignem: 150/600 (Nm 450|10 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp)
D-07: 0/75 (Nm 60)
ASSASSIN: 50/50 (Nm 100)
Matikclocker: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Nano2Nano: 75/75 (Nm 60)
Royal: 500/500 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Thrynn: 500/500 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
FXZ-42: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)

-Combo Attack Log-

Link here

-Player Allies (Requires Updating!)--

Mega Cannon Puppy (Mark30-Longshot) [A8|B1|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (450/450 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

Destroy (Nano2Nano) [A8|B1|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (450/450 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

A.I.M. (D-07 "Ditto") [A8|B0|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (430/430 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

Surge Mail Polyp (SEE-4) [A6|B2|R8(+2) (Turret)] Waiting (230/230 HP) | 25 Nrm | 100 Prc | 25 Ele | 0 Shd
{Weighty Heave: 2 ROF, 190 Nrm, Slight Minor Shock, Fair Mod Stun, Back Row penalty enabled | Galvanize: Same Row Ally Machinaut +2 Ref for 2 Turns, 3 turn cooldown}

Lightbulb (PAD-103 "Mute") [A8|B0|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (190/190 HP) | 200 Nrm | 800 Prc | 0 Ele | 200 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x250 Nrm, 2 ROF}

-Player Team-

KV-103 "Fallen King" Stats [Midnight-Dj]

DSN-001 Stats [Sonosuke]

Mark30-Longshot Stats [Colray]

LV-909 "Ignem" Stats [Gatrnerd]

D-07 "Ditto" Stats [Spirals-Ore]

903:99ASSASSIN Stats [Herozenzero]

Matikclocker Stats [Matikclocker]

Nano2Nano Stats [Nanonizer]

R8-368 "Royal" [Trymal]

Thrynn G-54 Stats [Liminori]

FXZ-42 Stats [Blue-Knife]

Idle (Ch. 2)- see this post to craft three-star gear and return to the game if your username is listed below!

-SEE-4 Stats [Eternity-Terminal]

-"Sephiroth" Stats [Saucce]

-PAD-103 "Mute" Stats [Magmaul-Ace]

-E-304 Stats [Arylide]

-BETA-01911 [Dreathuxy]

Idle (Ch. 1)- Post in this thread and I'll give you crafting information if your name is listed below!

-'Cobalt' [Hexlash]

-K1XK1N9 "Enterthekicks" [Whyna]

-M4g1k [Snakey-One]

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-INVENTORY-

Total Crowns Earned: 11077
-Prologue: 636
-Chapter 1: 10441
-Chapter 2: 7783 (+26 WP)
-Chapter 3: 2370
--???: 57.9%--

-Consumables-
1 Super Fire Vial [**]
3 Super Shock Vials [**]
2 Super Stun Vials [**]
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2 Doom Vial [0*]
1 Freeze Vial [0*]
4 Mecha Turret Kits [0*]
2 Poison Vial [0*]
2 Reconaissignals [0*]
3 Shock Vials [0*]
1 Stun Vial [0*]

-Materials-
21 * Beast Scales
26 * Ripped-Up Wanted Posters
19 * Emptied Clips
33 * Gel Drops
18 * Brimstone
25 * Scrap Metal
29 * Grave Soil
18 * Spark Plugs
14 * Cheap Gunpowder
11 * Sharp Fangs
13 * Rock Chips
12 * Philosopher's Motes

10 ** Owlite Feathers
11 ** Forbidden Fruit
13 ** Chitin Frags
9 ** Waste Modules
11 ** Power Cells
13 ** Ammo Boxes
13 ** Iron Gears
14 ** Fuel Canisters
12 ** Gremlin Gizmos
8 ** Frayed Fabric
7 ** Translocation Residue
8 ** Cooling Cells
14 ** Physics Applicators
10 ** Dead Gold
10 ** Swordstones
10 ** Philosopher's Pebbles

5 *** Bushy Tails
7 *** Rocket Sprockets
4 *** Phials of Phear
6 *** Unstable Cores
4 *** Fine Fabric
5 *** Striker's Scabbards
5 *** Mod Calibrators
6 *** Soul Dust
3 *** Force Dynamos
8 *** Torchstones
4 *** Hailstones
3 *** Volt Oil
3 *** Brute Cores
5 *** Toxic Cores
8 *** Philospher's Chunks

-Key Items-
Old Cipher (An old drive containing some kind of complicated deciphering program; the letters "H.E.Z." are embossed on the drive. It was used to decipher the Audio Log you found.)
HEZ Audio Log I (An old Gremlin-made Audio Log found in the Viskouza base in the Torchbellow Ruins. Click the link to see what it said.)
HEZ Audio Log II (A slightly newer Gremlin-made Audio Log found in Archdevil-IT Mardrux's office. Click the link to see what it said.)
HEZ Audio Log III (A Gremlin-made Audio Log left behind by a sinister hooded Gremlin. The Old Cipher doesn't translate it...)

-Unused Gear-
]-Cloudy Orb (L9 Nrm Bomb, H31/50, Acc +7, ArmSpd 5(+2), CTR: Low, QAt 21 (up to 3, Slight Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po), Chg 32 (up to 10, Fair Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)) {0/5 2+ foes with diff. status effects on the same turn} [6D 2S]
]-Static Flash (L10 Nrm Bmb, H MAX, Acc +8, ArmSpd 7, CTR: Low, QAt 16 (up to 2), Chg 28 (up to 7, Good Shock rate), Status: Mod Shock (Fair)) {0/15 Charge Attacks} [D1]
]-Simplistic Six-Shooter (L10 Nrm Gun, H MAX, Acc +6(+2), ROF 8, CTR: Low, Clip 6 x 19, Chg 6 x 17 + 38) {0/40 Bullets Hit} [D7 E2]
]-* Sharpened Lumberdirk (L5 Pc/El Swd, H53/55, Acc +6 (+1), CSPD 8(+1), CTR: Low, Com 15/15/15/23, Chg 32 (8%: Backstab x5 damage) {4/20 Supereffective Hits} [1D 1E 1S]
]-* Bog Repeater (ASSASSIN’s, See Page 24)
]-* Kat Claw (ASSASSIN’s, See Page 24)
]-* Blast Charge (L5 Nrm Bomb, H52/55, Acc +8, ArmSpd 7, CTR: Low, QAt 27 (up to 5), Chg 50 (up to 11)) {3/15 Charge Attacks} [5D]
]-* Shiny Shards (L10 Pc/El Bomb, H MAX, Acc +7(+2), ArmSpd 8(+2), CTR: Med, QAt 4x16 shraps, Chg 8x28 shraps, 17% all shards to main target, 64% each shard hits new foe) {0/10 3+ Shraps hit target} [6D 2E 2S]
]-* Lil' Gelato (L10 Prc Bmb, H MAX, CTR: Med, Charge deploys Lil' Gelato (20+5% Mach (+ 80 Heat) (111) HP, A6|B0|R8 Turret, Frosty Spine: 1x30 Prc, 5 ROF, Slight Minor Freeze.) {2/40 Turns Active} [D5 H5] (HP 95/95)
]-* Heavy Hatchet "Best Bud" [UV: v. Gremlin Med] (L10 Nrm Swd, H MAX, Acc +8(+2), CSPD 2(+2), CTR: Low, Com 44/30/45/30 (15%: +1 target) [52/36/53/36 to Gremlins], Chg 92 (30%: +1 target) [108 to Gremlins]) {0/10 Extra Sword Targets} [D8 E2]
]-* Six-Shooter "2S" (L8 Nrm Gun, H35/85, Acc +6(+1), ROF 8, CTR: Low, Clip 6 x 25, Chg 6 x 23 + 43) {4/40 Bullets Hit} [D7 E1]
]-Plywood Lumberdirk (L10 El/Pc Swd, H MAX, Acc +6(+2), CSPD 8(+2), CTR: Med, Com 16/16/16/22, Chg 32 (7%: Backstab x5 damage) {8/20 Supereffective Hits} [E2 S2 D6]
]-* Apprentice Orb (L10 Ele Bomb, H MAX, Acc +7(+2), ArmSpd 5(+2), CTR: Med, QAt 27 (up to 4, Slight Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)), Chg 42 (up to 11, Fair Chance of Mod (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)) {0/5 2+ foes with diff. status effects on the same turn} [E2 S2 D6]
]-* Lil' Gelato [UV: Damage Low] (L10 Prc Bmb, H MAX, CTR: Med, Charge deploys Lil' Gelato (20+5% Mach (+126 Heat) (155) HP, A6|B0|R8 Turret, Frosty Spine: 1x28 Prc, 5 ROF, Slight Minor Freeze.) {11/40 Turns Active} [H9 D1]
]-** Katscratch “Scratch” (L5 Shd Swd, H 77/100, Acc +7, CSPD 5(+5), Com 165/225Nrm/165/225Nrm/195, Chg 522 & 580Nrm (Extra +1 Acc), +1 Combo Attack vs. Close Range attackers) {0/5 Shields Broken} [S1]
]-** Featherbow “Snipe” (L5 Prc Gun, H 77/100, Acc +8, CTR: Low, Chg 468, OverChg 890) {0/5000 Overkill Damage} [S1]
]-** Pulsar [Damage Low] (L6 Nrm Gun, H 88/120, Acc +7(+2), ROF 5, CTR: Low, Clip: 3x127 (up to 3), Chg: 255 (up to 5)) {--/15 triple-target shots} [2E]
]-** Featherbow (L6 Prc Gun, H 88/120, Acc +8, CTR: Low, Chg 468, OverChg 890) {0/5000 Overkill Damage}
]-** Iron Knuckles (L5 Nrm Swd, H 77/100, Acc +7, CSPD 8, CTR: Low, Com 140/151/270 (base 130/140/250), Chg 564 (base 486) (Good chance of Mod Stun), can still Block while Charging) {--/15 full combos} [D2 E1 S1] (slated for unequipment)
]-** Monster Buster (L6 Nrm Gun, H 88/120, Acc +7, ROF 7, CTR: Low, Clip 4x115, Chg 577 (60% chance to carry Overkill)) {9/20 Hits with 2+ Bullets}
]-*** Bird’s-Eye Featherbow (L5 Prc Gun, H 34/200, Acc +8, Chg 920, OverChg 1621) {0/5000 Overkill Damage}
[]Proto Non-Shield (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 12/12, Nrm 5|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [H1]
[]Plank (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 35/35, Nrm 22|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [D1]
[]Proto Shield (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 25/25, Nrm 32|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0)
[]Proto Shield (L8 Shd, H11/45, HP 32/32, Nrm 32|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0, +0.5 All Resistances) [D1 H6 R1]
[]Proto Shield (L10 Shd, H MAX, HP 21/27, Nrm 30|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [H1]
[]** Owlite Shield (L6 Shd, H 88/120, HP 450/450 Nrm 150|Prc 0|Ele 400|Shd 0 (Resistance: 2 vs. All)) [2R]
[]** Support Shield (L6 Shd, H 88/120, HP 400/400, Nrm 300, 8 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp Resistance)
{}Ex-Motocross Plate Mail (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 44, Stn + 1, Slp - 1, ASD -1) [D1]
{}Rusty Brigandine (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
{}Kevlar Knock-Off (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 25)
{}Cruddy Cuirass (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
{}Asbestos Armor (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 22, Frz +1, Fir -1)
{}Badly Battered Brigandine (L10 Arm, HMax) [D1]
{}Base Mail (L1 Arm, H0/15)
{}** Desperado Jacket (L6 Armor, H 88/120)
/\Iron Plate Bucket (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 44, Stn +1, Slp - 1 ASD -1) [D1]
/\Old Mecha-Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
/\Rusted Retro Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 25)
/\Rusted Retro Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 25) [D1]
/\Compute-O-Vision (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 22, Frz +1, Shk - 1)
/\* Base Helm (L1 Hlm, H0/15)
/\Man With A Moon (L10 Hlm, H MAX) [D1]
/\* Warm Hat (L8 Arm, H5/85) [6D 2R]
/\** Desperado Hat (L6 Hlm, H 87/120)
<>* Bomber Gauntlets (Boost a throwable item, Vial, or Bomb Charge Attack (once each); each Boost increases damage by 25% and targets by 2)
<>* Bomber Gauntlets (Boost a throwable item, Vial, or Bomb Charge Attack (once each); each Boost increases damage by 25% and targets by 2)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Knight Bracer (Can take incoming hits for allies below 10% HP, cannot evade hits taken for allies)
<>* Periodic Block of Elements (Creates 1 random Vial/3 turns)
<>* Boxer Belt (Charges a 20-point KO meter each time 10+ damage is dealt or taken, Sword damage dealt is tripled and pierces defense if attack is used while KO meter is full)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Fledglite Tome of Impact Retribution (1/4 damage taken by self or shield added to next attack, Retribution Cap + 33%)
<>* Critical Scope (Chances for Acc-Based Bonus Damage on Charge Attacks are doubled, Standard Attacks gain target's chance to deal Acc-Based Bonus Damage)
<>** Title-Seeker Belt (Charges an 18-point KO meter each time 50+ damage is dealt or taken, Sword Combo damage dealt is tripled or Sword Charge damage dealt is doubled, and pierces defense if attack is used while KO meter is full)
<>** Powercooled Risk vs. Reload (Can use with a standard Gun Attack, either halves Reload Time (65% chance) or take 50 recoil damage during attack (35% chance))

-Rarities-
13 Sparks of Life

-Known Recipes-
* {Heavy Hatchet, Kat Claw, Metal Fists, SmallCalibur, Tempered Dueling Sword, Weighted Anchor, Weighted Frying Pan, Apprentistick, Heightened Plasmator, Overclocked Light Scope, Pummel Gun, Six-Shooter, Super Arm Arm, Apprentice Orb, Asteroid Bomb Mk II, Lil' Gelato, Lil' Wiz, Shiny Shards, Bolted Non-Shield, Bone Shield, Tough Plank, Base Mail, Hefty Plate Armor, Vitasuit, Base Helm, Hefty Plate Helm, Vitacap, Warm Hat, Bomber Gauntlets, Bucket Dimension, Default Coil, Fledglite Tome of Impact Retribution, Fledglite Tome of Hearty Fortune, Periodic Block of Elements, Risk Vs. Reload, Rocket Boots, Knight Bracer}
** {Calibur, Cutter, Energy Saber, Flourish, Iron Knuckles, Katscratch, Ray Shamshir, Snarl of Cerberus, Spat-O-War, Autogun, Catalyzer, Featherbow, Mire Crossbow, Monster Buster, Pulsar, Wallbreaker, Cannon Puppy, Doom Watch, Magic Orb, Meteotillery, Surge Mail Polyp, Demo Suit, Desperado Jacket, Medisuit, Plate Armor, Wolver Coat, Cobalt Helm, Demo Helm, Desperado Hat, Plate Helm, Wolver Cap, Defender, Non-Shield, Owlite Shield, Support Shield, Advanced Periodic Block of Elements, Binocular Critical Scope, Bucket Dimension Mk II, Burst Module, Combo Chronopacitor, Default Coil Mk II, Master's Gauntlet, Mega Rocket Boots, Owlite Tome of Hearty Fortune, Owlite Tome of Impact Retribution, Pauldrons of the Knights of Rounds, Power Gauntlets, Powercooled Risk vs. Reload, Title-Seeker Belt, True Knight Bracer}
*** {Beam Shamshir, Capacitant Energy Halberd, Dire Katscratch, Gaze of Cerberus, Magna Lance, Sealed Sword, Shining Energy Saber, Striker, Swift Flourish, Tempered Calibur, Antigua, Bird's-Eye Featherbow, Cryotech Alchemer Mk II, Mobile Siege Ram, Multiburst Brandish, Pepperbox, Radiant Prisma Scope, Supercharged Buster, Faeflare, Graviton Charge, Mega Cannon Puppy, Tactical Meteotillery, Great Defender, Luxury Support Shield, Tempered Non-Shield, Boosted Plate Armor, Dusker Coat, Fused Demo Suit, Gunslinger Sash, Medisuit Plus, Solid Cobalt Armor, Boosted Plate Helm, Dusker Cap, Gunslinger Hat, Medicap Plus, Solid Cobalt Helm, Brave Default Coil, Challenger Belt, Charging Combo Chronopacitor, Defender's Bracer, Dragonblaster Boots, Elemental Tome of Hearty Fortune, Elemental Tome of Retribution, Honed Master's Gauntlet, Incredibucket, Risk vs. Reload Deluxe, Serial Periodic Block of Elements, SMART Critical Scope, Super Burst Module, Super Power Gauntlets}
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*****

"This is it. We WILL stop the carpet bombing. Everyone, attack!" I ordered, drawing my prisma scope.

[Radiant Prisma Scope: Charge Attack: Shield Projector A]

"What are those Farsor Machinauts doing?! Are they there to support Viduur or us? We did attack every model, of which all were defeated...I need to keep an eye on those guys. If someone opens fire on them or vice-versa then heads will roll..."

Matikclocker aimed his Alchemer at Viduur, in hope that the shield won't be able to take damage for him.
(Alchemer Standard on Viduur)

(Note, the following was only heard among themselves.)
Harfly immediately turned to look at Faidra.《Hmph, the Sertak Number and it's allies are here too.》
"They are not our top priority. Master wants Viduur taken out."
「If they get in our way, kill them. Vex.」

Vex nods, and the DFNs move into position.

[Scorch Foil + Lightning Sai Combo: Shield Projector A
BB Bomber: Rapidfire Turret B
Ice Storm Rod: Railgun A]

((Unfortunately, due to unexpected events I will be unable to post tonight. But I'll definitely be on tomorrow, so see you then!))

WARNING: HULL INTEGRITY < 50%

"Viduur referred to some kind of benefactor on cradle?" KV-103 questioned, "Who would possibly hope to profit over bombing cradle?"

POSSIBLE THREAT: TOTAL WAR

"Viduur dies this day... " KV-103 switches out the halberd for a flourish, "Royal, disable the turrets, I will go in for the killing blow!"

COMMAND OVERRIDE: R8-368 Royal -> Multiburst brandish -> Railgun A

[Swift flourish +full retribution -> Viduur, if a new turret force field appear, unleash halberd charge instead]

Thrynn thinks back to the comment he made to Harfly before, and thinks better to not speak on it.
Still cute though.
/Charge Attack_W.BattleSkillet -> Rocket Puppy B

"What are the Farsor Numbers doing? Well, I'm still not sure about their new sidings, I'm actually predicting them to turn against us this turn..."

[Continue Jump w/ Striker >> Viduur]

"Oh yeah, don't forget to take out the turrets guys!"

((Fixed the Overclock Meter. Must've forgotten about it over my exam break...

Also fixed some finishers I missed- notably, KV-103 has his Flourish's finisher ready.))

Turn Order Roll: 2,1,1,1,1,1,1,3,3,2,3,2,3,2,2,1,2,1,2,3,1,1,3,3,2
Viduur: 10 + 2 - 3 Stun = 9
Railgun A: 8 + 1 = 9
Rapidfire Turret A: 6 + 1 = 7
Rapidfire Turret B: 6 + 1 = 7
Rocket Puppy A: 6 + 1 = 7
Rocket Puppy B: 6 + 1 = 7
Rocket Puppy C: 6 + 1 = 7
-Homing Rocket C: 10 + 3 = 13
Trezfa: 7 + 3 = 10
Harfly: 6 + 2 = 8
Vex: 11 + 3 = 13 [Combo Attack: 10]
Grojas: 4 + 2 = 6
KV-103: 3 + 3 - 2 ASI = 4
DSN-001: 7 + 3 Brave + 2 = 12
Mark: 3 + 2 + 3 CTR = 8
Ignem: 6 + 1 + 1 CTR = 8
D-07: 12 + 2 - 3 Stun = 11
ASSASSIN: 8 + 1 = 9
Matikclocker X: 7 + 2 = 9
Nano2Nano: 9 + 3 = 12
Royal: 9 + 1 = 10
Thrynn: 9 + 1 = 10
FXZ-42: 10 + 3 = 13

FXZ-42 is still in midair.

"Freeze this, you ill-conceived heap of waste!"
Homing Rocket C flies toward Matikclocker!
-> Matikclocker: 14 ES/9 BlS -- 4. Hit! 650 damage.
-> D-07: 16 ES/15 BlS -- 7. Hit! 750 damage.
-> DSN-001: 15 ES/12 BlS -- 16. Missed!

DSN-001: Standard w/ Shining E-Saber -> Viduur
5 swings @ 9 ES -- 1,4,2,11,11. 3 hits! 465 damage. Poisoned!

Nano: Standard w/ Faeflare -> Railgun A
Railgun A is Frozen!
4 bombs -> Railgun A @ 16 ES -- 5,10,8,8. 4 hits! 1200 damage.
1 -> Rapidfire Turret A @ 13 ES -- 6. Hit! 300 damage.
A Faiserbeam strikes Rocket Puppy A! 300 damage.

D-07: Standard w/ Sealed Sword -> Viduur
4 swings @ 8 ES -- 2,15,2,13. 2 hits! 994 damage.

DFN-001 Trezfa's Scorch Foil!
DFN-003 Vex's Lightning Sai!
Combo Attack: Plasma Cross! (Target: Viduur)
Scorch Foil Attack: 3 swings @ 8 ES -- 2,15,3. 2 hits! Shield Down! 585 damage. Fire!
Lightning Sai Attack: 6 swings @ 10 ES -- 15,11,9,3,15,6. 3 hits! 610 damage. Shock!
Shock inflicted twice/Fire inflicted twice -- Plasma Blast: 300 damage!
Total: 1495 damage! And Viduur now has four status effects!
Viduur: "I HATE YOU ALL."

Royal: Standard w/ Brandish -> Railgun A
6 swings @ 9 ES -- 8,9,10,14,7,6. 3 hits! 879 damage.

Thrynn: Charge w/ Skillet -> Rocket Puppy B
Roll: 32. No Instacharge.

Viduur is damaged by Fire.
Viduur (Weapon Attack): Too Shocked!
Viduur (Action 1): Too Shocked!
"Drown in... an ocean of bullets!"
Viduur (Action 2): Finish -> Deploy Turret
Viduur deploys three more Rapidfire Turrets!
The Magnet Shot falls out of D-07.

ASSASSIN: Standard w/ Shamshir -> Rocket Puppy B
7 swings @ 15 ES -- 5,5,2,15,8,14,4. 6 hits! 1519 damage.

Matikclocker: Standard w/ Cryotech -> Rocket Puppy C
4 shots @ 14 ES -- 6,8,5,5. 4 hits! Rocket Puppy C was Frozen!
Ricochet 1 -> Rocket Puppy A @ 14 ES -- 6. Hit! 210 damage.
Ricochet 2 -> Viduur @ 11 ES -- 11. Missed!
Ricochet 3 -> Rapidfire E @ 14 ES -- 10. Hit! 210 damage. Frozen!
Ricochet 4 -> Rocket Puppy A @ 14 ES -- 8. Hit! 210 damage. Down!

Harfly: Standard w/ Ice Storm Rod -> Rapidfire A
7 shots -> Rapidfire A @ 16 ES -- 4,5,16,14,2,9,12. 6 hits! 1650 damage. Rapidfire A is down!
1 shot -> Viduur @ 13 ES -- 9. 1 hit! 305 damage. Viduur was Frozen! (Viduur's Fire effect ended.)
1 shot -> Rapidfire B @ 16 ES -- 8. 1 hit! 275 damage.
2 shots -> Rapidfire D @ 16 ES -- 8,11. 2 hits! 550 damage.
2 shots -> Rapidfire E @ 16 ES -- 6,7. 2 hits! 550 damage.
1 shot -> Rapidfire F @ 16 ES -- 12. 1 hit! 275 damage.
1 shot -> Rocket Puppy C @ 16 ES -- 4. 1 hit! 275 damage. Down!

Mark: Fire Charge w/ MSR -> Viduur
1 shot @ 16 ES -- 10. Hit! 944 damage.

Ignem: Fire Charge w/ Radiant Prisma Scope -> Rapidfire B
1 shot @ 15 ES -- 7. Hit! 980 damage.

Grojas: Ballistic Boulder Bomber -> Rapidfire E
1 shot -> Rapidfire E @ 16 ES -- 10. Hit! 375 damage.
1 shot -> Rapidfire D @ 16 ES -- 9. Hit! 375 damage.
1 shot -> Rapidfire F @ 16 ES -- 5. Hit! 375 damage.
1 shot -> Viduur @ 16 ES -- 10. Hit! 400 damage. Viduur was Stunned!

KV-103 cancels his Charge Attack.
KV-103: Standard w/ Swift Flourish -> Viduur
5 swings @ 10 ES -- 1,15,16,6,6. 3 hits! The Tome of Retribution bolstered the attack! 1127 damage.
KV-103 has a Finisher ready!

---

"...need reinforcements... you lazy bum..." Viduur, realizing his turrets are falling, stares at one of his remotes. "Don't make me... take you down... with me!"

"Hang in there! You've got him on the ropes!" IS-M44 is noticeably excited- you're about to avert disaster, after all. "Make us proud!"

Victory Conditions
=Eliminate Viduur the Vulture!

-Pending Effects-

FXZ-42: High Jump w/ Striker -> Viduur (Hits in 1 turns)
Thrynn: Charge w/ Skillet -> Rocket Puppy B

-Buffs and Debuffs-

D-07: Strong Stun (3 turns remain)
Railgun A: Moderate Freeze (3 turns remain)
Viduur: Strong Stun (3 turns remain)
Viduur: Moderate Poison (2 turns remain)
Viduur: Moderate Freeze (3 turns remain)
Viduur: Strong Shock (5 turns remain, 60%/45%)
Rocket Puppy C: Moderate Freeze (3 turns remain)
Rapidfire E: Moderate Freeze (3 turns remain)

-Field Effects-

-Loot-
Yet to roll for: Runecaster, 3 x Mega Brawler, 2 x Master Gunner, Sloombargo, Quicksilver x7, Patrol x7, Pulverizer x4, MK Captain x2, Glop Drop x5, Scuttlebotserker x2, Jet Gunner x6, Jet Demo x2, Eraser x3, FlyShufflebot x3, Lumber x2, Gun Puppy x4, Ironwood Sentinel x2, MechOp x3, Lharrig E
999 Crowns (To be applied)
251 Heat (To be applied)
1 Extra Materials Reward
Iron Lockbox!
Reward for saving: Nalki, Tinder, D-459A7

2 * Beast Scales
2 * Brimstone
1 * Scrap Metal
3 * Grave Soil
1 * Spark Plugs
1 * Cheap Gunpowder
1 * Philosopher's Mote

1 ** Owlite Feather
1 ** Waste Modules
1 ** Gremlin Gizmos
2 ** Translocation Residue
2 ** Dead Gold

2 *** Striker's Scabbards
4 *** Mod Calibrators
1 *** Force Dynamos
3 *** Volt Oil
2 *** Brute Cores
(To Be Applied)

--

-Thaargan Pirates (ENEMY)-

Viduur the Vulture [A-2|B-10|R-10] - 3570/10000 HP | 200 Nrm | 200 Prc | 1200 Ele | 1200 Shd | Row 4
{ } Tridexterity (Can use a weapon and two other actions every turn)
]- Magnoid Pistol (8 Acc, 8 ROF, 1x400 Nrm, leaves a Magnet Shot inside the target for two turns, can fire harmlessly at allied Constructs with x2 Accuracy)
]- Zeutonium Spanner (6 Acc, 5 CSpd, 200/200/200/200 Nrm, Good Chance of Moderate Shock, on hit: Overclock can be used on the target at the user's discretion, on allied Constructs: instead heals for 400 per hit and adds a Good Chance of Minor Shock to their next attack)
))) Motor Scramble (14 Acc (Magnet Shot targets only, can't be blocked), 500 Ele, Good Chance of Strong Stun, on hit: target's next action on the same turn is interrupted)
))) Magna Mail (Magnet Shot allies only, gives the target 1000 temporary hit points)
))) Overclock (Raise a target allied Construct's attack damage by 300/(greater of 1, Combo Length, Clip Size) and cut the same Construct's defenses by half, can be canceled immediately)
[ ))) ] Deploy Turret (Charge Attack, creates a large turret or three small turrets)

Shield Projector A down! (-874)

Railgun A down! (-179)

Rapidfire Turret A down! (-750)

Rapidfire Turret B down! (-330)

Rapidfire Turret C down! (-25)

Rapidfire Turret D [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 275/1200 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Machine Gun: 6 ACC, 12 ROF, 12x180 Nrm | Shred Armor: 5 ACC, 10 ROF, 12x135 Nrm, on hit: lower Normal Defense by 50 for the rest of the attack}

Rapidfire Turret E [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 65/1200 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Machine Gun: 6 ACC, 12 ROF, 12x180 Nrm | Shred Armor: 5 ACC, 10 ROF, 12x135 Nrm, on hit: lower Normal Defense by 50 for the rest of the attack}

Rapidfire Turret F [A10|B0|R6(Turret)] - 550/1200 HP | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd | Row 3
{Machine Gun: 6 ACC, 12 ROF, 12x180 Nrm | Shred Armor: 5 ACC, 10 ROF, 12x135 Nrm, on hit: lower Normal Defense by 50 for the rest of the attack}

Rocket Puppy A down! (-205)

Rocket Puppy B down! (-219)

Rocket Puppy C down! (-190)

-Farsor Machinauts (THIRD PARTY)-

DFN-001 "Trezfa" [A5|B8|R7] - 3000/3000 HP (x2) | 800 Nrm | 600 Prc | 200 Ele | 200 Shd | Row 0
[] *** HV Buster Shield (550/550 HP | 400 Nrm | +2 Fire Effect Amp)
]- *** Scorch Foil (7 Acc (6 Acc Long Range), Cmb 350/350/375 Pc/El (Fair/Mod Fire), Chg 725 Pc/El + 200 Ele (up to 5) on first hit (Good/Mod Fire))
]- *** Blazing Buster (7 Acc, 6 ROF, Clip 4x270Nrm, Chg 800Nrm, Fair Chance of Moderate Fire)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Model-F Blast Module (Adds Boost Attack (-4 Acc (-3 if Sword), +30% Gun or Sword damage))
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

DFN-002 "Harfly" [A8|B6|R6] - 2500/2500 HP (x2) | 340 Nrm | 40 Prc | 1240 Ele | 340 Shd | Row 3
[] *** Swiftstrike Buckler (200/200 HP | 100 AllDef | +4 Universal ASI)
]- *** Frigid Staff (8 Acc, 3 ROF, 3x550Ele, Good Chance of Moderate Freeze)
]- *** Ice Storm Rod (8 Acc, 6 ROF, 4x350Nrm (up to 6), Fair Chance of Moderate Freeze)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Risk vs. Reload Deluxe (Use Risky Attack: 75% chance to halve Reload Time on next gun attack, 25% chance to instead take 250 damage while attacking)
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

DFN-003 "Vex" [A7|B2|R11] - 2200/2200 HP (x2) | 600 Nrm | 152 Prc | 76 Ele | 76 Shd | Row 0
[] *** Blocking Star (300/300 HP | 200 AllDef | 50% on Block: counter with a single Energy Shuriken)
]- *** Crackling Lightning Sai (Acc +7, CSPD +9, Com 260/270/280 Nm/El (Good Chance of Moderate Shock), Chg 950 Nm/El (Good Chance of Strong Shock)
]- *** Energy Shuriken (Acc +5, ROF +12, 2x222 El, Slight Chance of Strong Shock)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Honed Master's Gauntlet (Can use Counter Stance (x1.5 blocking, choose any weapon to Counter with and any attack on the user or an ally in the same row can be countered if it's at the same range (Close range or Long range), +1 Counter accuracy, +10% Counter damage))
[R] Spark of Life (x3): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life

DFN-004 "Grojas" [A10|B6|R4] - 4000/4000 HP (x2) | 400 Nrm | 800 Prc | 200 Ele | 400 Shd | Row 3
[] *** Mountainside Shield (1600/1600 HP | 300 AllDef)
]- *** Ballistic Boulder Bomber (8 Acc, 1 ROF, 1x450 Nrm (up to 6), Good Chance of Strong Stun)
]- *** Shoulder Miniguns (7 Acc, 10 ROF, 8x200 Nrm, halved Reload Time, on 4+ shots: Good Chance of Moderate Stun)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Brave Default Coil (On Defend: gain 1 BP, can Brave Attack to freely expend 1 BP or all BP on attack) -- 0 BP (+4 ASI/CTR)
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

--

-Ally Rows-
KV-103: 0
DSN-001: 0
Mark: 1
-Cannon Puppy: W
LV-909: 1
D-07: 0
-A.I.M.: W
903:99: 0
Matikclocker: 0
Nano2Nano: 3
Royal: 0
Thrynn: 1

-Player Parameters-
KV-103: 1248/3000 HP -- [ KO Meter: |||||||......... ] -- 1497 Retribution (2/5)
DSN-001: 2000/2000 HP -- 1 BP (+3) -- Saber Storage: (Poison x2) | N/A
Mark: 3000/3000 HP -- 0 Retribution (2/5)
Ignem: 2000/2000 HP -- 0 BP (+2)
D-07: 235/2000 HP -- 0 BP
ASSASSIN: 1050/2000 HP -- 0 Retribution (1/4)
Matikclocker X: 600/1250 HP -- KO METER: [ |||||||.......... ] -- [OVERCLOCK METER: ||..]
Nano: 3000/3000 HP -- \_/ [ Empty Bucket ] -- X-Bomb active!
Royal: 2000/2000 HP -- KO METER: [|||||||||||||||...] -- 0 BP
Thrynn: 2000/2000 HP -- KO METER: [||||||............] -- 1 BP (+3)
FXZ-42: 2000/2000 HP

-Shields-
KV-103: 0/75 (Nm 60)
DSN-001: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Mark: 600/600 (Nm 450|10 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp)
Ignem: 150/600 (Nm 450|10 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp)
D-07: 0/75 (Nm 60)
ASSASSIN: 50/50 (Nm 100)
Matikclocker: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Nano2Nano: 75/75 (Nm 60)
Royal: 500/500 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Thrynn: 500/500 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
FXZ-42: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)

-Combo Attack Log-

Link here

-Player Allies (Requires Updating!)--

Mega Cannon Puppy (Mark30-Longshot) [A8|B1|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (450/450 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

Destroy (Nano2Nano) [A8|B1|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (450/450 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

A.I.M. (D-07 "Ditto") [A8|B0|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (430/430 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

Surge Mail Polyp (SEE-4) [A6|B2|R8(+2) (Turret)] Waiting (230/230 HP) | 25 Nrm | 100 Prc | 25 Ele | 0 Shd
{Weighty Heave: 2 ROF, 190 Nrm, Slight Minor Shock, Fair Mod Stun, Back Row penalty enabled | Galvanize: Same Row Ally Machinaut +2 Ref for 2 Turns, 3 turn cooldown}

Lightbulb (PAD-103 "Mute") [A8|B0|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (190/190 HP) | 200 Nrm | 800 Prc | 0 Ele | 200 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x250 Nrm, 2 ROF}

-Player Team-

KV-103 "Fallen King" Stats [Midnight-Dj]

DSN-001 Stats [Sonosuke]

Mark30-Longshot Stats [Colray]

LV-909 "Ignem" Stats [Gatrnerd]

D-07 "Ditto" Stats [Spirals-Ore]

903:99ASSASSIN Stats [Herozenzero]

Matikclocker Stats [Matikclocker]

Nano2Nano Stats [Nanonizer]

R8-368 "Royal" [Trymal]

Thrynn G-54 Stats [Liminori]

FXZ-42 Stats [Blue-Knife]

Idle (Ch. 2)- see this post to craft three-star gear and return to the game if your username is listed below!

-SEE-4 Stats [Eternity-Terminal]

-"Sephiroth" Stats [Saucce]

-PAD-103 "Mute" Stats [Magmaul-Ace]

-E-304 Stats [Arylide]

-BETA-01911 [Dreathuxy]

Idle (Ch. 1)- Post in this thread and I'll give you crafting information if your name is listed below!

-'Cobalt' [Hexlash]

-K1XK1N9 "Enterthekicks" [Whyna]

-M4g1k [Snakey-One]

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-INVENTORY-

Total Crowns Earned: 38312
-Prologue: 636
-Chapter 1: 10441
-Chapter 2: 7783 (+26 WP)
-Chapter 3: 19452
--???: 57.9%--

-Consumables-
1 Super Fire Vial [**]
3 Super Shock Vials [**]
2 Super Stun Vials [**]
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2 Doom Vial [0*]
1 Freeze Vial [0*]
4 Mecha Turret Kits [0*]
2 Poison Vial [0*]
2 Reconaissignals [0*]
3 Shock Vials [0*]
1 Stun Vial [0*]

-Materials-
21 * Beast Scales
26 * Ripped-Up Wanted Posters
19 * Emptied Clips
33 * Gel Drops
18 * Brimstone
25 * Scrap Metal
29 * Grave Soil
18 * Spark Plugs
14 * Cheap Gunpowder
11 * Sharp Fangs
13 * Rock Chips
12 * Philosopher's Motes

10 ** Owlite Feathers
11 ** Forbidden Fruit
13 ** Chitin Frags
9 ** Waste Modules
11 ** Power Cells
13 ** Ammo Boxes
13 ** Iron Gears
14 ** Fuel Canisters
12 ** Gremlin Gizmos
8 ** Frayed Fabric
7 ** Translocation Residue
8 ** Cooling Cells
14 ** Physics Applicators
10 ** Dead Gold
10 ** Swordstones
10 ** Philosopher's Pebbles

5 *** Bushy Tails
7 *** Rocket Sprockets
4 *** Phials of Phear
6 *** Unstable Cores
4 *** Fine Fabric
5 *** Striker's Scabbards
5 *** Mod Calibrators
6 *** Soul Dust
3 *** Force Dynamos
8 *** Torchstones
4 *** Hailstones
3 *** Volt Oil
3 *** Brute Cores
5 *** Toxic Cores
8 *** Philospher's Chunks

-Key Items-
Old Cipher (An old drive containing some kind of complicated deciphering program; the letters "H.E.Z." are embossed on the drive. It was used to decipher the Audio Log you found.)
HEZ Audio Log I (An old Gremlin-made Audio Log found in the Viskouza base in the Torchbellow Ruins. Click the link to see what it said.)
HEZ Audio Log II (A slightly newer Gremlin-made Audio Log found in Archdevil-IT Mardrux's office. Click the link to see what it said.)
HEZ Audio Log III (A Gremlin-made Audio Log left behind by a sinister hooded Gremlin. The Old Cipher doesn't translate it...)

-Unused Gear-
]-Cloudy Orb (L9 Nrm Bomb, H31/50, Acc +7, ArmSpd 5(+2), CTR: Low, QAt 21 (up to 3, Slight Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po), Chg 32 (up to 10, Fair Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)) {0/5 2+ foes with diff. status effects on the same turn} [6D 2S]
]-Static Flash (L10 Nrm Bmb, H MAX, Acc +8, ArmSpd 7, CTR: Low, QAt 16 (up to 2), Chg 28 (up to 7, Good Shock rate), Status: Mod Shock (Fair)) {0/15 Charge Attacks} [D1]
]-Simplistic Six-Shooter (L10 Nrm Gun, H MAX, Acc +6(+2), ROF 8, CTR: Low, Clip 6 x 19, Chg 6 x 17 + 38) {0/40 Bullets Hit} [D7 E2]
]-* Sharpened Lumberdirk (L5 Pc/El Swd, H53/55, Acc +6 (+1), CSPD 8(+1), CTR: Low, Com 15/15/15/23, Chg 32 (8%: Backstab x5 damage) {4/20 Supereffective Hits} [1D 1E 1S]
]-* Bog Repeater (ASSASSIN’s, See Page 24)
]-* Kat Claw (ASSASSIN’s, See Page 24)
]-* Blast Charge (L5 Nrm Bomb, H52/55, Acc +8, ArmSpd 7, CTR: Low, QAt 27 (up to 5), Chg 50 (up to 11)) {3/15 Charge Attacks} [5D]
]-* Shiny Shards (L10 Pc/El Bomb, H MAX, Acc +7(+2), ArmSpd 8(+2), CTR: Med, QAt 4x16 shraps, Chg 8x28 shraps, 17% all shards to main target, 64% each shard hits new foe) {0/10 3+ Shraps hit target} [6D 2E 2S]
]-* Lil' Gelato (L10 Prc Bmb, H MAX, CTR: Med, Charge deploys Lil' Gelato (20+5% Mach (+ 80 Heat) (111) HP, A6|B0|R8 Turret, Frosty Spine: 1x30 Prc, 5 ROF, Slight Minor Freeze.) {2/40 Turns Active} [D5 H5] (HP 95/95)
]-* Heavy Hatchet "Best Bud" [UV: v. Gremlin Med] (L10 Nrm Swd, H MAX, Acc +8(+2), CSPD 2(+2), CTR: Low, Com 44/30/45/30 (15%: +1 target) [52/36/53/36 to Gremlins], Chg 92 (30%: +1 target) [108 to Gremlins]) {0/10 Extra Sword Targets} [D8 E2]
]-* Six-Shooter "2S" (L8 Nrm Gun, H35/85, Acc +6(+1), ROF 8, CTR: Low, Clip 6 x 25, Chg 6 x 23 + 43) {4/40 Bullets Hit} [D7 E1]
]-Plywood Lumberdirk (L10 El/Pc Swd, H MAX, Acc +6(+2), CSPD 8(+2), CTR: Med, Com 16/16/16/22, Chg 32 (7%: Backstab x5 damage) {8/20 Supereffective Hits} [E2 S2 D6]
]-* Apprentice Orb (L10 Ele Bomb, H MAX, Acc +7(+2), ArmSpd 5(+2), CTR: Med, QAt 27 (up to 4, Slight Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)), Chg 42 (up to 11, Fair Chance of Mod (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)) {0/5 2+ foes with diff. status effects on the same turn} [E2 S2 D6]
]-* Lil' Gelato [UV: Damage Low] (L10 Prc Bmb, H MAX, CTR: Med, Charge deploys Lil' Gelato (20+5% Mach (+126 Heat) (155) HP, A6|B0|R8 Turret, Frosty Spine: 1x28 Prc, 5 ROF, Slight Minor Freeze.) {11/40 Turns Active} [H9 D1]
]-** Katscratch “Scratch” (L5 Shd Swd, H 77/100, Acc +7, CSPD 5(+5), Com 165/225Nrm/165/225Nrm/195, Chg 522 & 580Nrm (Extra +1 Acc), +1 Combo Attack vs. Close Range attackers) {0/5 Shields Broken} [S1]
]-** Featherbow “Snipe” (L5 Prc Gun, H 77/100, Acc +8, CTR: Low, Chg 468, OverChg 890) {0/5000 Overkill Damage} [S1]
]-** Pulsar [Damage Low] (L6 Nrm Gun, H 88/120, Acc +7(+2), ROF 5, CTR: Low, Clip: 3x127 (up to 3), Chg: 255 (up to 5)) {--/15 triple-target shots} [2E]
]-** Featherbow (L6 Prc Gun, H 88/120, Acc +8, CTR: Low, Chg 468, OverChg 890) {0/5000 Overkill Damage}
]-** Iron Knuckles (L5 Nrm Swd, H 77/100, Acc +7, CSPD 8, CTR: Low, Com 140/151/270 (base 130/140/250), Chg 564 (base 486) (Good chance of Mod Stun), can still Block while Charging) {--/15 full combos} [D2 E1 S1] (slated for unequipment)
]-** Monster Buster (L6 Nrm Gun, H 88/120, Acc +7, ROF 7, CTR: Low, Clip 4x115, Chg 577 (60% chance to carry Overkill)) {9/20 Hits with 2+ Bullets}
]-*** Bird’s-Eye Featherbow (L5 Prc Gun, H 34/200, Acc +8, Chg 920, OverChg 1621) {0/5000 Overkill Damage}
[]Proto Non-Shield (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 12/12, Nrm 5|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [H1]
[]Plank (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 35/35, Nrm 22|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [D1]
[]Proto Shield (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 25/25, Nrm 32|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0)
[]Proto Shield (L8 Shd, H11/45, HP 32/32, Nrm 32|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0, +0.5 All Resistances) [D1 H6 R1]
[]Proto Shield (L10 Shd, H MAX, HP 21/27, Nrm 30|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [H1]
[]** Owlite Shield (L6 Shd, H 88/120, HP 450/450 Nrm 150|Prc 0|Ele 400|Shd 0 (Resistance: 2 vs. All)) [2R]
[]** Support Shield (L6 Shd, H 88/120, HP 400/400, Nrm 300, 8 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp Resistance)
{}Ex-Motocross Plate Mail (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 44, Stn + 1, Slp - 1, ASD -1) [D1]
{}Rusty Brigandine (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
{}Kevlar Knock-Off (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 25)
{}Cruddy Cuirass (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
{}Asbestos Armor (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 22, Frz +1, Fir -1)
{}Badly Battered Brigandine (L10 Arm, HMax) [D1]
{}Base Mail (L1 Arm, H0/15)
{}** Desperado Jacket (L6 Armor, H 88/120)
/\Iron Plate Bucket (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 44, Stn +1, Slp - 1 ASD -1) [D1]
/\Old Mecha-Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
/\Rusted Retro Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 25)
/\Rusted Retro Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 25) [D1]
/\Compute-O-Vision (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 22, Frz +1, Shk - 1)
/\* Base Helm (L1 Hlm, H0/15)
/\Man With A Moon (L10 Hlm, H MAX) [D1]
/\* Warm Hat (L8 Arm, H5/85) [6D 2R]
/\** Desperado Hat (L6 Hlm, H 87/120)
<>* Bomber Gauntlets (Boost a throwable item, Vial, or Bomb Charge Attack (once each); each Boost increases damage by 25% and targets by 2)
<>* Bomber Gauntlets (Boost a throwable item, Vial, or Bomb Charge Attack (once each); each Boost increases damage by 25% and targets by 2)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Knight Bracer (Can take incoming hits for allies below 10% HP, cannot evade hits taken for allies)
<>* Periodic Block of Elements (Creates 1 random Vial/3 turns)
<>* Boxer Belt (Charges a 20-point KO meter each time 10+ damage is dealt or taken, Sword damage dealt is tripled and pierces defense if attack is used while KO meter is full)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Fledglite Tome of Impact Retribution (1/4 damage taken by self or shield added to next attack, Retribution Cap + 33%)
<>* Critical Scope (Chances for Acc-Based Bonus Damage on Charge Attacks are doubled, Standard Attacks gain target's chance to deal Acc-Based Bonus Damage)
<>** Title-Seeker Belt (Charges an 18-point KO meter each time 50+ damage is dealt or taken, Sword Combo damage dealt is tripled or Sword Charge damage dealt is doubled, and pierces defense if attack is used while KO meter is full)
<>** Powercooled Risk vs. Reload (Can use with a standard Gun Attack, either halves Reload Time (65% chance) or take 50 recoil damage during attack (35% chance))

-Rarities-
13 Sparks of Life

-Known Recipes-
* {Heavy Hatchet, Kat Claw, Metal Fists, SmallCalibur, Tempered Dueling Sword, Weighted Anchor, Weighted Frying Pan, Apprentistick, Heightened Plasmator, Overclocked Light Scope, Pummel Gun, Six-Shooter, Super Arm Arm, Apprentice Orb, Asteroid Bomb Mk II, Lil' Gelato, Lil' Wiz, Shiny Shards, Bolted Non-Shield, Bone Shield, Tough Plank, Base Mail, Hefty Plate Armor, Vitasuit, Base Helm, Hefty Plate Helm, Vitacap, Warm Hat, Bomber Gauntlets, Bucket Dimension, Default Coil, Fledglite Tome of Impact Retribution, Fledglite Tome of Hearty Fortune, Periodic Block of Elements, Risk Vs. Reload, Rocket Boots, Knight Bracer}
** {Calibur, Cutter, Energy Saber, Flourish, Iron Knuckles, Katscratch, Ray Shamshir, Snarl of Cerberus, Spat-O-War, Autogun, Catalyzer, Featherbow, Mire Crossbow, Monster Buster, Pulsar, Wallbreaker, Cannon Puppy, Doom Watch, Magic Orb, Meteotillery, Surge Mail Polyp, Demo Suit, Desperado Jacket, Medisuit, Plate Armor, Wolver Coat, Cobalt Helm, Demo Helm, Desperado Hat, Plate Helm, Wolver Cap, Defender, Non-Shield, Owlite Shield, Support Shield, Advanced Periodic Block of Elements, Binocular Critical Scope, Bucket Dimension Mk II, Burst Module, Combo Chronopacitor, Default Coil Mk II, Master's Gauntlet, Mega Rocket Boots, Owlite Tome of Hearty Fortune, Owlite Tome of Impact Retribution, Pauldrons of the Knights of Rounds, Power Gauntlets, Powercooled Risk vs. Reload, Title-Seeker Belt, True Knight Bracer}
*** {Beam Shamshir, Capacitant Energy Halberd, Dire Katscratch, Gaze of Cerberus, Magna Lance, Sealed Sword, Shining Energy Saber, Striker, Swift Flourish, Tempered Calibur, Antigua, Bird's-Eye Featherbow, Cryotech Alchemer Mk II, Mobile Siege Ram, Multiburst Brandish, Pepperbox, Radiant Prisma Scope, Supercharged Buster, Faeflare, Graviton Charge, Mega Cannon Puppy, Tactical Meteotillery, Great Defender, Luxury Support Shield, Tempered Non-Shield, Boosted Plate Armor, Dusker Coat, Fused Demo Suit, Gunslinger Sash, Medisuit Plus, Solid Cobalt Armor, Boosted Plate Helm, Dusker Cap, Gunslinger Hat, Medicap Plus, Solid Cobalt Helm, Brave Default Coil, Challenger Belt, Charging Combo Chronopacitor, Defender's Bracer, Dragonblaster Boots, Elemental Tome of Hearty Fortune, Elemental Tome of Retribution, Honed Master's Gauntlet, Incredibucket, Risk vs. Reload Deluxe, Serial Periodic Block of Elements, SMART Critical Scope, Super Burst Module, Super Power Gauntlets}
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*****

WEAPON OVERCHARGE READY

"Viduur is going to activate a self destruct device! Kill him before he could use it!" KV-103 drew flourish, after analyzing Viduur its AI plotted the best attack path.

TARGET LOCKED

ANALYZING BEST POSSIBLE ATTACK PATH

[Unleash Coup de Foudre -> Viduur]

[Buster Standard: Rapidfire Turret E]

"So, you hate us all? Well...I'm going to give you even more of a reason to hate us once we're done hacking you to pieces." I taunted.

[Swift Flourish: Standard Attack: Viduur]

((Welcome back, Magmaul! We're just about getting to the end of chapter 3; check the Bios section for the link that says "Idle (Ch. 2)- see this post to craft three-star gear and return to the game if your username is listed below!" It should have crafting information there. Your bio is also linked in that section. If you need a recap on the plot to this point, let me know.))

Turn Order Roll: 3,3,2,3,3,3,1,1,2,1,1,1,3,2,2,2,3,2,3
Viduur: 10 + 3 - 3 Stun = 10
Rapidfire Turret D: 6 + 3 = 9
Rapidfire Turret E: 6 + 2 = 8
Rapidfire Turret F: 6 + 3 = 9
Trezfa: 7 + 3 = 10
Harfly: 6 + 3 = 9
Vex: 11 + 1 = 12 [Combo Attack: 5]
Grojas: 4 + 1 = 5
KV-103: 3 + 2 = 5
DSN-001: 7 + 1 ASI + 1 = 9
Mark: 3 + 1 = 4
Ignem: 6 + 1 = 7
D-07: 12 + 3 - 3 Stun = 12
ASSASSIN: 8 + 2 = 10
Matikclocker X: 7 + 2 = 9
Nano2Nano: 9 + 2 = 11
Royal: 9 + 3 = 12
Thrynn: 9 + 2 = 11
FXZ-42: 10 + 3 = 13

FXZ-42: Finish High Jump w/ Striker -> Viduur
1 swing (equivalent of 17) @ 8 ES -- 2. Hit! 3214 damage.

D-07: Standard w/ Sealed Sword -> Viduur
4 swings @ 8 ES -- 3,4,12,10. 2 hits! 840 damage.
Viduur the Vulture is down!

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The turrets deactivate as Viduur the Vulture falls to the floor. "...Impossible... And just when... victory was..."

Viduur taps a button on his remote. "If I can't be emperor... all of you will perish! ...Perish..." Viduur dies, his last action a spite-filled attempt to doom the Refuge...

But the ship doesn't budge. "The tech team got control of the validation systems while you were fighting Viduur! It can't get off the ground, and a number of Thaargan units have already surrendered. Gol-Rataan's unit hasn't, though... wonder why he's so confident?"

IS-M44 sighs over the mic. "It looks like a trap. Get ready to move forward- avoid engaging the Farsor Machinauts if possible, they're not as much of a wild card as Gol-Rataan is. But if you can... try and find out why they worked with the Thaargan initially." IS-M44 sounds nervous. "We need as much intel as we can- I don't want to throw any more Machinauts into the unknown if I don't have to."

The Farsor Machinauts have ceased their attacks. Perhaps now would be a good time to try and figure out what's going on.

Victory is near!
=Viduur has been defeated.

-Pending Effects-

-Buffs and Debuffs-

-Field Effects-

-Loot-
Yet to roll for: Runecaster, 3 x Mega Brawler, 2 x Master Gunner, Sloombargo, Quicksilver x7, Patrol x7, Pulverizer x4, MK Captain x2, Glop Drop x5, Scuttlebotserker x2, Jet Gunner x6, Jet Demo x2, Eraser x3, FlyShufflebot x3, Lumber x2, Gun Puppy x4, Ironwood Sentinel x2, MechOp x3, Lharrig E, Wizards, Viduur
999 Crowns (To be applied)
251 Heat (To be applied)
1 Extra Materials Reward
Iron Lockbox!
Durandull!
Reward for saving: Nalki, Tinder, D-459A7

2 * Beast Scales
2 * Brimstone
1 * Scrap Metal
3 * Grave Soil
1 * Spark Plugs
1 * Cheap Gunpowder
1 * Philosopher's Mote

1 ** Owlite Feather
1 ** Waste Modules
1 ** Gremlin Gizmos
2 ** Translocation Residue
2 ** Dead Gold

2 *** Striker's Scabbards
4 *** Mod Calibrators
1 *** Force Dynamos
3 *** Volt Oil
2 *** Brute Cores
(To Be Applied)

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-Thaargan Pirates (ENEMY)-

Viduur the Vulture down! (-484)

Shield Projector A down! (-874)

Railgun A down! (-179)

Rapidfire Turret A down! (-750)

Rapidfire Turret B down! (-330)

Rapidfire Turret C down! (-25)

Rapidfire Turret D DISABLED

Rapidfire Turret E DISABLED

Rapidfire Turret F DISABLED

Rocket Puppy A down! (-205)

Rocket Puppy B down! (-219)

Rocket Puppy C down! (-190)

-Farsor Machinauts (THIRD PARTY)-

DFN-001 "Trezfa" [A5|B8|R7] - 3000/3000 HP (x2) | 800 Nrm | 600 Prc | 200 Ele | 200 Shd | Row 0
[] *** HV Buster Shield (550/550 HP | 400 Nrm | +2 Fire Effect Amp)
]- *** Scorch Foil (7 Acc (6 Acc Long Range), Cmb 350/350/375 Pc/El (Fair/Mod Fire), Chg 725 Pc/El + 200 Ele (up to 5) on first hit (Good/Mod Fire))
]- *** Blazing Buster (7 Acc, 6 ROF, Clip 4x270Nrm, Chg 800Nrm, Fair Chance of Moderate Fire)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Model-F Blast Module (Adds Boost Attack (-4 Acc (-3 if Sword), +30% Gun or Sword damage))
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

DFN-002 "Harfly" [A8|B6|R6] - 2500/2500 HP (x2) | 340 Nrm | 40 Prc | 1240 Ele | 340 Shd | Row 3
[] *** Swiftstrike Buckler (200/200 HP | 100 AllDef | +4 Universal ASI)
]- *** Frigid Staff (8 Acc, 3 ROF, 3x550Ele, Good Chance of Moderate Freeze)
]- *** Ice Storm Rod (8 Acc, 6 ROF, 4x350Nrm (up to 6), Fair Chance of Moderate Freeze)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Risk vs. Reload Deluxe (Use Risky Attack: 75% chance to halve Reload Time on next gun attack, 25% chance to instead take 250 damage while attacking)
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

DFN-003 "Vex" [A7|B2|R11] - 2200/2200 HP (x2) | 600 Nrm | 152 Prc | 76 Ele | 76 Shd | Row 0
[] *** Blocking Star (300/300 HP | 200 AllDef | 50% on Block: counter with a single Energy Shuriken)
]- *** Crackling Lightning Sai (Acc +7, CSPD +9, Com 260/270/280 Nm/El (Good Chance of Moderate Shock), Chg 950 Nm/El (Good Chance of Strong Shock)
]- *** Energy Shuriken (Acc +5, ROF +12, 2x222 El, Slight Chance of Strong Shock)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Honed Master's Gauntlet (Can use Counter Stance (x1.5 blocking, choose any weapon to Counter with and any attack on the user or an ally in the same row can be countered if it's at the same range (Close range or Long range), +1 Counter accuracy, +10% Counter damage))
[R] Spark of Life (x3): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life

DFN-004 "Grojas" [A10|B6|R4] - 4000/4000 HP (x2) | 400 Nrm | 800 Prc | 200 Ele | 400 Shd | Row 3
[] *** Mountainside Shield (1600/1600 HP | 300 AllDef)
]- *** Ballistic Boulder Bomber (8 Acc, 1 ROF, 1x450 Nrm (up to 6), Good Chance of Strong Stun)
]- *** Shoulder Miniguns (7 Acc, 10 ROF, 8x200 Nrm, halved Reload Time, on 4+ shots: Good Chance of Moderate Stun)
<> ** Combo Chronopacitor (Two DFN units can combine their attacks!)
<> *** Brave Default Coil (On Defend: gain 1 BP, can Brave Attack to freely expend 1 BP or all BP on attack) -- 0 BP (+4 ASI/CTR)
[R] Spark of Life (x2): Revives at full HP at the end of the turn when defeated!
[!!!] Escape Protocol: Retreats immediately upon expending all Sparks of Life, or at the end of the battle

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-Ally Rows-
KV-103: 0
DSN-001: 0
Mark: 1
-Cannon Puppy: W
LV-909: 1
D-07: 0
-A.I.M.: W
903:99: 0
Matikclocker: 0
Nano2Nano: 3
Royal: 0
Thrynn: 1

-Player Parameters-
KV-103: 1248/3000 HP -- [ KO Meter: |||||||......... ] -- 1497 Retribution (2/5)
DSN-001: 2000/2000 HP -- 1 BP (+3) -- Saber Storage: (Poison x2) | N/A
Mark: 3000/3000 HP -- 0 Retribution (2/5)
Ignem: 2000/2000 HP -- 0 BP (+2)
D-07: 235/2000 HP -- 0 BP
ASSASSIN: 1050/2000 HP -- 0 Retribution (1/4)
Matikclocker X: 600/1250 HP -- KO METER: [ |||||||.......... ] -- [OVERCLOCK METER: ||..]
Nano: 3000/3000 HP -- \_/ [ Empty Bucket ] -- X-Bomb active!
Royal: 2000/2000 HP -- KO METER: [|||||||||||||||...] -- 0 BP
Thrynn: 2000/2000 HP -- KO METER: [||||||............] -- 1 BP (+3)
FXZ-42: 2000/2000 HP

-Shields-
KV-103: 0/75 (Nm 60)
DSN-001: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Mark: 600/600 (Nm 450|10 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp)
Ignem: 150/600 (Nm 450|10 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp)
D-07: 0/75 (Nm 60)
ASSASSIN: 50/50 (Nm 100)
Matikclocker: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Nano2Nano: 75/75 (Nm 60)
Royal: 500/500 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
Thrynn: 500/500 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)
FXZ-42: 750/750 (Nm 300|Spcl 150)

-Combo Attack Log-

Link here

-Player Allies (Requires Updating!)--

Mega Cannon Puppy (Mark30-Longshot) [A8|B1|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (450/450 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

Destroy (Nano2Nano) [A8|B1|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (450/450 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

A.I.M. (D-07 "Ditto") [A8|B0|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (430/430 HP) | 300 Nrm | 1200 Prc | 0 Ele | 300 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x400 Nrm, 2 ROF}

Surge Mail Polyp (SEE-4) [A6|B2|R8(+2) (Turret)] Waiting (230/230 HP) | 25 Nrm | 100 Prc | 25 Ele | 0 Shd
{Weighty Heave: 2 ROF, 190 Nrm, Slight Minor Shock, Fair Mod Stun, Back Row penalty enabled | Galvanize: Same Row Ally Machinaut +2 Ref for 2 Turns, 3 turn cooldown}

Lightbulb (PAD-103 "Mute") [A8|B0|R6 (Turret)] Waiting (190/190 HP) | 200 Nrm | 800 Prc | 0 Ele | 200 Shd
{Cannonball: 1x250 Nrm, 2 ROF}

-Player Team-

KV-103 "Fallen King" Stats [Midnight-Dj]

DSN-001 Stats [Sonosuke]

Mark30-Longshot Stats [Colray]

LV-909 "Ignem" Stats [Gatrnerd]

D-07 "Ditto" Stats [Spirals-Ore]

903:99ASSASSIN Stats [Herozenzero]

Matikclocker Stats [Matikclocker]

Nano2Nano Stats [Nanonizer]

R8-368 "Royal" [Trymal]

Thrynn G-54 Stats [Liminori]

FXZ-42 Stats [Blue-Knife]

Idle (Ch. 2)- see this post to craft three-star gear and return to the game if your username is listed below!

-SEE-4 Stats [Eternity-Terminal]

-"Sephiroth" Stats [Saucce]

-PAD-103 "Mute" Stats [Magmaul-Ace]

-E-304 Stats [Arylide]

-BETA-01911 [Dreathuxy]

Idle (Ch. 1)- Post in this thread and I'll give you crafting information if your name is listed below!

-'Cobalt' [Hexlash]

-K1XK1N9 "Enterthekicks" [Whyna]

-M4g1k [Snakey-One]

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-INVENTORY-

Total Crowns Earned: 38312
-Prologue: 636
-Chapter 1: 10441
-Chapter 2: 7783 (+26 WP)
-Chapter 3: 19452
--???: 57.9%--

-Consumables-
1 Super Fire Vial [**]
3 Super Shock Vials [**]
2 Super Stun Vials [**]
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2 Doom Vial [0*]
1 Freeze Vial [0*]
4 Mecha Turret Kits [0*]
2 Poison Vial [0*]
2 Reconaissignals [0*]
3 Shock Vials [0*]
1 Stun Vial [0*]

-Materials-
21 * Beast Scales
26 * Ripped-Up Wanted Posters
19 * Emptied Clips
33 * Gel Drops
18 * Brimstone
25 * Scrap Metal
29 * Grave Soil
18 * Spark Plugs
14 * Cheap Gunpowder
11 * Sharp Fangs
13 * Rock Chips
12 * Philosopher's Motes

10 ** Owlite Feathers
11 ** Forbidden Fruit
13 ** Chitin Frags
9 ** Waste Modules
11 ** Power Cells
13 ** Ammo Boxes
13 ** Iron Gears
14 ** Fuel Canisters
12 ** Gremlin Gizmos
8 ** Frayed Fabric
7 ** Translocation Residue
8 ** Cooling Cells
14 ** Physics Applicators
10 ** Dead Gold
10 ** Swordstones
10 ** Philosopher's Pebbles

5 *** Bushy Tails
7 *** Rocket Sprockets
4 *** Phials of Phear
6 *** Unstable Cores
4 *** Fine Fabric
5 *** Striker's Scabbards
5 *** Mod Calibrators
6 *** Soul Dust
3 *** Force Dynamos
8 *** Torchstones
4 *** Hailstones
3 *** Volt Oil
3 *** Brute Cores
5 *** Toxic Cores
8 *** Philospher's Chunks

-Key Items-
Old Cipher (An old drive containing some kind of complicated deciphering program; the letters "H.E.Z." are embossed on the drive. It was used to decipher the Audio Log you found.)
HEZ Audio Log I (An old Gremlin-made Audio Log found in the Viskouza base in the Torchbellow Ruins. Click the link to see what it said.)
HEZ Audio Log II (A slightly newer Gremlin-made Audio Log found in Archdevil-IT Mardrux's office. Click the link to see what it said.)
HEZ Audio Log III (A Gremlin-made Audio Log left behind by a sinister hooded Gremlin. The Old Cipher doesn't translate it...)

-Unused Gear-
]-Cloudy Orb (L9 Nrm Bomb, H31/50, Acc +7, ArmSpd 5(+2), CTR: Low, QAt 21 (up to 3, Slight Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po), Chg 32 (up to 10, Fair Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)) {0/5 2+ foes with diff. status effects on the same turn} [6D 2S]
]-Static Flash (L10 Nrm Bmb, H MAX, Acc +8, ArmSpd 7, CTR: Low, QAt 16 (up to 2), Chg 28 (up to 7, Good Shock rate), Status: Mod Shock (Fair)) {0/15 Charge Attacks} [D1]
]-Simplistic Six-Shooter (L10 Nrm Gun, H MAX, Acc +6(+2), ROF 8, CTR: Low, Clip 6 x 19, Chg 6 x 17 + 38) {0/40 Bullets Hit} [D7 E2]
]-* Sharpened Lumberdirk (L5 Pc/El Swd, H53/55, Acc +6 (+1), CSPD 8(+1), CTR: Low, Com 15/15/15/23, Chg 32 (8%: Backstab x5 damage) {4/20 Supereffective Hits} [1D 1E 1S]
]-* Bog Repeater (ASSASSIN’s, See Page 24)
]-* Kat Claw (ASSASSIN’s, See Page 24)
]-* Blast Charge (L5 Nrm Bomb, H52/55, Acc +8, ArmSpd 7, CTR: Low, QAt 27 (up to 5), Chg 50 (up to 11)) {3/15 Charge Attacks} [5D]
]-* Shiny Shards (L10 Pc/El Bomb, H MAX, Acc +7(+2), ArmSpd 8(+2), CTR: Med, QAt 4x16 shraps, Chg 8x28 shraps, 17% all shards to main target, 64% each shard hits new foe) {0/10 3+ Shraps hit target} [6D 2E 2S]
]-* Lil' Gelato (L10 Prc Bmb, H MAX, CTR: Med, Charge deploys Lil' Gelato (20+5% Mach (+ 80 Heat) (111) HP, A6|B0|R8 Turret, Frosty Spine: 1x30 Prc, 5 ROF, Slight Minor Freeze.) {2/40 Turns Active} [D5 H5] (HP 95/95)
]-* Heavy Hatchet "Best Bud" [UV: v. Gremlin Med] (L10 Nrm Swd, H MAX, Acc +8(+2), CSPD 2(+2), CTR: Low, Com 44/30/45/30 (15%: +1 target) [52/36/53/36 to Gremlins], Chg 92 (30%: +1 target) [108 to Gremlins]) {0/10 Extra Sword Targets} [D8 E2]
]-* Six-Shooter "2S" (L8 Nrm Gun, H35/85, Acc +6(+1), ROF 8, CTR: Low, Clip 6 x 25, Chg 6 x 23 + 43) {4/40 Bullets Hit} [D7 E1]
]-Plywood Lumberdirk (L10 El/Pc Swd, H MAX, Acc +6(+2), CSPD 8(+2), CTR: Med, Com 16/16/16/22, Chg 32 (7%: Backstab x5 damage) {8/20 Supereffective Hits} [E2 S2 D6]
]-* Apprentice Orb (L10 Ele Bomb, H MAX, Acc +7(+2), ArmSpd 5(+2), CTR: Med, QAt 27 (up to 4, Slight Chance of Minor (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)), Chg 42 (up to 11, Fair Chance of Mod (Fi/Fr/Sh/Po)) {0/5 2+ foes with diff. status effects on the same turn} [E2 S2 D6]
]-* Lil' Gelato [UV: Damage Low] (L10 Prc Bmb, H MAX, CTR: Med, Charge deploys Lil' Gelato (20+5% Mach (+126 Heat) (155) HP, A6|B0|R8 Turret, Frosty Spine: 1x28 Prc, 5 ROF, Slight Minor Freeze.) {11/40 Turns Active} [H9 D1]
]-** Katscratch “Scratch” (L5 Shd Swd, H 77/100, Acc +7, CSPD 5(+5), Com 165/225Nrm/165/225Nrm/195, Chg 522 & 580Nrm (Extra +1 Acc), +1 Combo Attack vs. Close Range attackers) {0/5 Shields Broken} [S1]
]-** Featherbow “Snipe” (L5 Prc Gun, H 77/100, Acc +8, CTR: Low, Chg 468, OverChg 890) {0/5000 Overkill Damage} [S1]
]-** Pulsar [Damage Low] (L6 Nrm Gun, H 88/120, Acc +7(+2), ROF 5, CTR: Low, Clip: 3x127 (up to 3), Chg: 255 (up to 5)) {--/15 triple-target shots} [2E]
]-** Featherbow (L6 Prc Gun, H 88/120, Acc +8, CTR: Low, Chg 468, OverChg 890) {0/5000 Overkill Damage}
]-** Iron Knuckles (L5 Nrm Swd, H 77/100, Acc +7, CSPD 8, CTR: Low, Com 140/151/270 (base 130/140/250), Chg 564 (base 486) (Good chance of Mod Stun), can still Block while Charging) {--/15 full combos} [D2 E1 S1] (slated for unequipment)
]-** Monster Buster (L6 Nrm Gun, H 88/120, Acc +7, ROF 7, CTR: Low, Clip 4x115, Chg 577 (60% chance to carry Overkill)) {9/20 Hits with 2+ Bullets}
]-*** Bird’s-Eye Featherbow (L5 Prc Gun, H 34/200, Acc +8, Chg 920, OverChg 1621) {0/5000 Overkill Damage}
[]Proto Non-Shield (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 12/12, Nrm 5|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [H1]
[]Plank (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 35/35, Nrm 22|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [D1]
[]Proto Shield (L4 Shd, H12/25, HP 25/25, Nrm 32|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0)
[]Proto Shield (L8 Shd, H11/45, HP 32/32, Nrm 32|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0, +0.5 All Resistances) [D1 H6 R1]
[]Proto Shield (L10 Shd, H MAX, HP 21/27, Nrm 30|Prc 0|Ele 0|Shd 0) [H1]
[]** Owlite Shield (L6 Shd, H 88/120, HP 450/450 Nrm 150|Prc 0|Ele 400|Shd 0 (Resistance: 2 vs. All)) [2R]
[]** Support Shield (L6 Shd, H 88/120, HP 400/400, Nrm 300, 8 Fir/Poi/Stn/Slp Resistance)
{}Ex-Motocross Plate Mail (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 44, Stn + 1, Slp - 1, ASD -1) [D1]
{}Rusty Brigandine (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
{}Kevlar Knock-Off (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 25)
{}Cruddy Cuirass (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
{}Asbestos Armor (L4 Arm, H12/25, Nrm 22, Frz +1, Fir -1)
{}Badly Battered Brigandine (L10 Arm, HMax) [D1]
{}Base Mail (L1 Arm, H0/15)
{}** Desperado Jacket (L6 Armor, H 88/120)
/\Iron Plate Bucket (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 44, Stn +1, Slp - 1 ASD -1) [D1]
/\Old Mecha-Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 27) [D1]
/\Rusted Retro Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 25)
/\Rusted Retro Visor (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 25) [D1]
/\Compute-O-Vision (L4 Hlm, H12/25, Nrm 22, Frz +1, Shk - 1)
/\* Base Helm (L1 Hlm, H0/15)
/\Man With A Moon (L10 Hlm, H MAX) [D1]
/\* Warm Hat (L8 Arm, H5/85) [6D 2R]
/\** Desperado Hat (L6 Hlm, H 87/120)
<>* Bomber Gauntlets (Boost a throwable item, Vial, or Bomb Charge Attack (once each); each Boost increases damage by 25% and targets by 2)
<>* Bomber Gauntlets (Boost a throwable item, Vial, or Bomb Charge Attack (once each); each Boost increases damage by 25% and targets by 2)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Default Coil (Defending generates BP, 1 BP -> +2 ASI/CTR on next attack)
<>* Knight Bracer (Can take incoming hits for allies below 10% HP, cannot evade hits taken for allies)
<>* Periodic Block of Elements (Creates 1 random Vial/3 turns)
<>* Boxer Belt (Charges a 20-point KO meter each time 10+ damage is dealt or taken, Sword damage dealt is tripled and pierces defense if attack is used while KO meter is full)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Rocket Boots (Adds Jump Attack, Jump renders user invulnerable on first turn, then attacks w/ 2x Reflexes/WeaponSpd, Sword attacks condensed)
<>* Fledglite Tome of Impact Retribution (1/4 damage taken by self or shield added to next attack, Retribution Cap + 33%)
<>* Critical Scope (Chances for Acc-Based Bonus Damage on Charge Attacks are doubled, Standard Attacks gain target's chance to deal Acc-Based Bonus Damage)
<>** Title-Seeker Belt (Charges an 18-point KO meter each time 50+ damage is dealt or taken, Sword Combo damage dealt is tripled or Sword Charge damage dealt is doubled, and pierces defense if attack is used while KO meter is full)
<>** Powercooled Risk vs. Reload (Can use with a standard Gun Attack, either halves Reload Time (65% chance) or take 50 recoil damage during attack (35% chance))

-Rarities-
13 Sparks of Life

-Known Recipes-
* {Heavy Hatchet, Kat Claw, Metal Fists, SmallCalibur, Tempered Dueling Sword, Weighted Anchor, Weighted Frying Pan, Apprentistick, Heightened Plasmator, Overclocked Light Scope, Pummel Gun, Six-Shooter, Super Arm Arm, Apprentice Orb, Asteroid Bomb Mk II, Lil' Gelato, Lil' Wiz, Shiny Shards, Bolted Non-Shield, Bone Shield, Tough Plank, Base Mail, Hefty Plate Armor, Vitasuit, Base Helm, Hefty Plate Helm, Vitacap, Warm Hat, Bomber Gauntlets, Bucket Dimension, Default Coil, Fledglite Tome of Impact Retribution, Fledglite Tome of Hearty Fortune, Periodic Block of Elements, Risk Vs. Reload, Rocket Boots, Knight Bracer}
** {Calibur, Cutter, Energy Saber, Flourish, Iron Knuckles, Katscratch, Ray Shamshir, Snarl of Cerberus, Spat-O-War, Autogun, Catalyzer, Featherbow, Mire Crossbow, Monster Buster, Pulsar, Wallbreaker, Cannon Puppy, Doom Watch, Magic Orb, Meteotillery, Surge Mail Polyp, Demo Suit, Desperado Jacket, Medisuit, Plate Armor, Wolver Coat, Cobalt Helm, Demo Helm, Desperado Hat, Plate Helm, Wolver Cap, Defender, Non-Shield, Owlite Shield, Support Shield, Advanced Periodic Block of Elements, Binocular Critical Scope, Bucket Dimension Mk II, Burst Module, Combo Chronopacitor, Default Coil Mk II, Master's Gauntlet, Mega Rocket Boots, Owlite Tome of Hearty Fortune, Owlite Tome of Impact Retribution, Pauldrons of the Knights of Rounds, Power Gauntlets, Powercooled Risk vs. Reload, Title-Seeker Belt, True Knight Bracer}
*** {Beam Shamshir, Capacitant Energy Halberd, Dire Katscratch, Gaze of Cerberus, Magna Lance, Sealed Sword, Shining Energy Saber, Striker, Swift Flourish, Tempered Calibur, Antigua, Bird's-Eye Featherbow, Cryotech Alchemer Mk II, Mobile Siege Ram, Multiburst Brandish, Pepperbox, Radiant Prisma Scope, Supercharged Buster, Faeflare, Graviton Charge, Mega Cannon Puppy, Tactical Meteotillery, Great Defender, Luxury Support Shield, Tempered Non-Shield, Boosted Plate Armor, Dusker Coat, Fused Demo Suit, Gunslinger Sash, Medisuit Plus, Solid Cobalt Armor, Boosted Plate Helm, Dusker Cap, Gunslinger Hat, Medicap Plus, Solid Cobalt Helm, Brave Default Coil, Challenger Belt, Charging Combo Chronopacitor, Defender's Bracer, Dragonblaster Boots, Elemental Tome of Hearty Fortune, Elemental Tome of Retribution, Honed Master's Gauntlet, Incredibucket, Risk vs. Reload Deluxe, Serial Periodic Block of Elements, SMART Critical Scope, Super Burst Module, Super Power Gauntlets}
****
*****

"They are not our siblings." Maydra near-hissed at King.

Faidra retracted the buster and turned to the DFNs. "... Why are you here? What did you need to kill Viduur for?"

"Target down. We've successfully thwarted the plot." I said, sheathing my Swift Flourish. I turned and looked at the DFNs after overhearing their discussions.

"Master? Who's your master?" I asked out of curiosity.

((Not much time to post tonight.

@Magmaul: I can see a few events occuring related to the Sp'Knights in chapter 4, but for the most part we'll mainly see them in Chapter 5.

So... by abrasive, do you mean an entrance involving explosions would be good, or bad? The next sentence seems to imply good, but abrasive isn't always meant positively- just clearing it up.

I'll have that plot recap tomorrow.))

( Uh, good, I suppose. Nobody will die in it, that's for certain.

It's your call, tough. And if the Order is only to show up in force 2 chapters from now, I'm confident I can keep this idea of mine filed in for that long... unless you expose us to the Isorians so much that a simple lead wont matter, but again, it's all your call, Doktor.

I kinda wish I could talk to you in private tough. That would give me room to explain the details....)

{WARNING: Swarm forces inbound.}

I turned to look and see the Swarm manifesting around us. "Well, this is bad." I remarked, pulling out my Swift Flourish. "Prepare to engage the enemy."

SWARM ENERGY DETECTED: ENGAGING COMBAT PROTOCOLS

"So... the Thaargans are now lost to the swarm, fitting it seems that a band of thieves received such a brutal end," KV-103 lamented, "But death by swarm is not an end deserving by anyone, strong or weak, innocent or guilty, honest or deceitful. Machinauts, we will break through this shroud of darkness with a light that rivals a thousand suns! We are Cradle's torch, LET OUR ENEMIES FEEL OUR BELLOW!!!"

"I don't like having to work with the Farsor Numbers any more than we should," Maydra started, "but if it's to make it out intact, I'll allow it."

"Good," Faidra said, "because you aren't this chassis' host."

"We saw the hooded Gremlin again... on an unidentified holo-screen," KV-103 replied, "I am sure for certain now that the traitor machinauts are working for one of our own... adjutant, make sure all recon machinauts are safe and order them to keep track of DFNs if possible, I will not let them slip by just because we face a common enemy. I cant believe that Gol-taan would be crazy enough to bargain his soul away to the swarm, machinauts, rejuvenate yourselves, we have a mad king to dethrone..."

As KV-103 repaired itself, two strange shadows briefly appeared from the other end of the ship's hallway, a khaki Ultranaut much like himself and a gremlin in white garb watched his every move. Those two, although KV-103 had no recollection of seeing them in the past, a strange feel sparked inside his AI core, a sense of belonging, a sense of family, a sense of blissful oblivion.

"Come, brother, join us, become one with the dark..."

"Unit 2, I was wrong, we can't beat the swarm, we can only befriend it..."

"Such is the way of the swarm... to lie and misguide us... destroying it is the only way to avoid its influence..." KV-103 whispered to himself.