WW LXXXIII Marvel Universe - Game Over! Rebel victory!

[Punisher]

What a collection of freaks we appear to be. Punisher, does the name Stevie Levins mean anything to you? Just know, I cleaned up what you couldn't finish.
I would have if I knew he was still alive. I can only kill so many at a time.

[Nightcrawler]

My attendance will be spotty until tomorrow morn, consider me willing to partake in any mission.

[Punisher]

Reign you in? You misunderstand, simple human. The offer remains extended, and this is no mask, it is my skin.
See you in Vegas if you make it through this alive.

[GhostRider]

Someone calling me for help? All of this talking and thinking is boring to me. Lighting a fire is way more myspeed.

Me likey the Walking Zippo.

[ProfessorX]

Between Firebird and GhostRider and the Human Torch we have a lot of flaming going on around here...

couldn't resist

[Colossus]

Colussus - would you be interested in joining the Brotherhood of Mutants team?

I envision a team: Professor X, Jean Gray, Magneto, Colussus, ?



I would be honored to assist you Professor.

JOIN BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[Magneto]

Colussus - would you be interested in joining the Brotherhood of Mutants team?

I envision a team: Professor X, Jean Gray, Magneto, Colussus, ?

Ms. Frost would also be a welcome addition.

[ProfessorX]

INVITE COLOSSUS BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

INVITE EMMA FROST BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[ProfessorX]

That would give our brotherhood 3 world-class telepaths, two physically powerful beings (if we count you in that Eric), and did we have one of your progeny Eric?

I am concerned that this team is becoming a bit large...the potential for sabotage grows. Although as long as we don't send the entire team on one mission we mitigate that to a degree.

[Firebird]

Between Firebird and GhostRider and the Human Torch we have a lot of flaming going on around here...

couldn't resist


We are one with the cleansing power of fire.

[GhostRider]

And to think Professor X, I was coming to respect you and your special nature.

[GhostRider]

It's just ashame that there is no Pyro in this game, we could've had one Hell of a team!

[Punisher]

Too much talking, not enough killing.

[ProfessorX]

And to think Professor X, I was coming to respect you and your special nature.

I respect all flamers. Some of my best friends are flaming.

[Magneto]

That would give our brotherhood 3 world-class telepaths, two physically powerful beings (if we count you in that Eric), and did we have one of your progeny Eric?

I am concerned that this team is becoming a bit large...the potential for sabotage grows. Although as long as we don't send the entire team on one mission we mitigate that to a degree.

I agree, Charles, too large of a team makes little sense. Pietro joined with the original group. Assuming that the original invitations went out properly.

Since there have been a number of questions about whether or not we did this correctly, perhaps we should simply assume that we failed to begin the team properly and start from scratch.

CREATE TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS
INVITE MAGNETO
INVITE PROFESSORX
INVITE JEAN GREY
INVITE EMMA FROST
INVITE QUICKSILVER
INVITE COLOSSUS

From this group, we may suggest a mission team to Apocalypse of myself, Quicksilver, Colossus, Emma Frost and either you or Prelate Grey.

[Magneto]

JOIN BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[ProfessorX]

I SECOND CREATE TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

JOIN TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[Aardwolf]

And how do you propose that we discover who the traitors are? Are you privy to that information already? If so let us know and I venture we will all attack to the fullest extent of our powers. Otherwise you may well be unleashing the full extent of your power on someone who may be of use in finding the traitors. Until we have more information to work with I will be very suspicious of anyone wasting more energy than necessary on attacks that, more likely than not, will be against loyal servants of Apocalypse.


The "plan" which you are proposing gives all traitors an easy out for the first attack. We learn nothing of their ties by doing this. What bothers me even more would be someone who would so quickly agree to this plan of attack, too quickly in my opinion.

[HumanTorch]

Just to make sure I've got this...first Day cycle ends today at 9:00pm?

[Aardwolf]

Too much talking, not enough killing.

I could not agree more.

[Aardwolf]

Just to make sure I've got this...first Day cycle ends today at 9:00pm?

Tomorrow at 9.

Mission ends tomorrow at 5 AM, day one tomorrow at 9 PM.

[Lathum]

just wanted to contribute to this monster of a thread.

carry on.

[Firebird]

It's just ashame that there is no Pyro in this game, we could've had one Hell of a team!


Or Firelord!

[Colossus]

Just to make sure I've got this...first Day cycle ends today at 9:00pm?


No my flippant firebrand, the first vote deadline is Tuesday night at 9pm CST.

There is a deadline set by the moderator of 5am CST to join a mission and submit what you will do on this mission.

[PurdueBrad]

I will be gone doing some stunt jumps for a little bit but you guys figure out what you want me to light on fire.

[Aardwolf]

I am off to sharpen my claws. I have a craving for the blood of a traitor and need to prepare for my meal.

[Firebird]

Uh oh, our first outed person.

[Abe Sargent]

just wanted to contribute to this monster of a thread.

carry on.

I'm with you. I don;t even think I'll be able to keep up reading this.

[Magneto]

I will be gone doing some stunt jumps for a little bit but you guys figure out what you want me to light on fire.

ooc: Might I recommend using a different skin for your superhero? You'll notice the difference right away.

[EagleFan]

Can I vote for PurdueBrad?

:D

[KangtheConqueror]

Haha this is all very funny.

[Tyrith]

Alright, on teams:

We're not going to be picky on any of the invite stuff. The main thing we're looking for is that we have a bolded post saying that you've joined a team. If someone tries to join a team that doesn't want them, that person will not be looked on kindly by the powers that be.

If someone joins a team and some portion of the team doesn't want them to join or wants to kick someone out, vote on it - majority rules, in case of a tie that person is out of the team, because teams are about unity. However, for teams that are formed and maintained by mutual consent, all we need is posts saying that you have joined or are leaving - keeping track of nominations is not necessary.

And if you join a team as the first member and then no one else joins after you, that's fine. We'll just laugh at you. :P

[Cable]

Whoa. I'm glad it wasn't me.

Way to go Johnny, always acting before thinking things through.

[Scarlet Witch]

I agree, Charles, too large of a team makes little sense. Pietro joined with the original group. Assuming that the original invitations went out properly.

Since there have been a number of questions about whether or not we did this correctly, perhaps we should simply assume that we failed to begin the team properly and start from scratch.

CREATE TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS
INVITE MAGNETO
INVITE PROFESSORX
INVITE JEAN GREY
INVITE EMMA FROST
INVITE QUICKSILVER
INVITE COLOSSUS

From this group, we may suggest a mission team to Apocalypse of myself, Quicksilver, Colossus, Emma Frost and either you or Prelate Grey.

You're always playing favorites, Daddy!

ATTACK MAGNETO

[Tyrith]

It was bound to happen sometime ;)

The point of the new accounts is to allow people to play incognito, if they want, and avoid the player history that has developed over the years. If you want to break the wall, or accidentally break the wall, and everyone finds out who you are, that's not against the rules. However, everyone coming out and saying who they are, or witch hunts to that effect, would probably be frowned upon. You're free to speculate, give yourself up, or whatever else you desire along that regard, though.

[Tyrith]

BTW, I will be around to answer questions for the next half hour or so via thread, PM, or AIM.

[Firebird]

Well, we all see the righteous rage of a woman.

[Firebird]

Scarlet Witch, you are welcome to join our group, but I don;t want to turn this into group on group conflict, so understand that my invitation which may involve us going out and doing missions, is also not designed to automatically protect you from Mags. But if you want, there is a spot here for you

[Scarlet Witch]

Scarlet Witch, you are welcome to join our group, but I don;t want to turn this into group on group conflict, so understand that my invitation which may involve us going out and doing missions, is also not designed to automatically protect you from Mags. But if you want, there is a spot here for you

Thank you again, but I'm not sure I would be very useful into your group, anyway. And I agree that turning this into a group on group conflict is not the best thing for you guys -- this is between Daddy and me.

[Firebird]

Invite Scarlet Witch to join the Brethern

Just in case you are interested. You woul dbe a good bridge for me and Kurt. We were Avengers together on the same team, and both of you share the blessing that is the mutant gene. Sometimes I wish I had gotten my powers from birth instead of the way I did. If your destiny lays elsewhere, that's fine, I understand.

[GhostRider]

That's alright, Johnny (PurdueBrad) until evil is around and then I'm Ghost Rider. That's what I get for trying to do this during after-school in-school suspension. Speaking of fire...I could've used some then!

Thanks for the skin idea, will do.

[Firebird]

Thank you again, but I'm not sure I would be very useful into your group, anyway. And I agree that turning this into a group on group conflict is not the best thing for you guys -- this is between Daddy and me.


Frankly, you are the second most powerful Avenger of all time, so there shoul dbe a space for you in every group, and you and your brother have long shared a deep beleif in more than this life. But, again, I understand. The invitation is there, but if not, go in peace.

[Vision]

Should I be offended I am not invited to this "strike squad" Vision?

Not at all, Professor. Allow me to restate my intent, as perhaps I wasn't doing my thinking "out loud", so to speak:

I believe, within the framework of this world, there are nuances to our actions, and it is clear that each of us, loyal and disloyal alike, would have particular strengths and weaknesses.

The Surfer, Hulk, Magneto, I, and assuredly others as well, have abilities which manifest themselves as otherwordly power, of a physical or direct nature. Reed Richards has proven himself numerous times to be equal to the enterprise of standing in the way of Galactus' designs.

Others among us, let's use Punisher as an example, are not as suited to this task. Punisher is supremely suited to getting answers from people, and taking lethal action when it is called for. Place Punisher in the way of Galactus, however, and we will fail to effect so much as a shrug or a blink.

Now to the mission brought to us by Mister Sinister. Would we dispatch the redoubtable Hulk to such an effort? I'd think not. Hulk has strength on the scale of the very gods. One does not use an axe when a scalpel is called for.

To sum up my... vision... of your role, Charles, I'd say that the current mission requires an accomplished telepath. This appears to be covered by the Fifth Prelate, Ms. Grey. I see your talents to be invaluable toward helping us find our enemies right here at home.

And, should you or someone else find cause to distrust an individual among us, and put forth a compelling argument to their guilt, rest assured... the power of the Vision shall be brought to bear!!!

[Magneto]

Of course, my son would show courage and the eagerness to do battle. I would join him.

My daughter, Scarlet Witch, would be most welcome to join.

I am eager to hear the counsel of Apocalypse and our prelates.

Not so, my daughter. You are never forgotten.

[Magneto]

I should note that I awaited a response from you, but none was forthcoming until now. I would be eager to have you join the Brotherhood.

INVITE SCARLET WITCH TO THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[Vision]

And how do you propose that we discover who the traitors are? Are you privy to that information already? If so let us know and I venture we will all attack to the fullest extent of our powers. Otherwise you may well be unleashing the full extent of your power on someone who may be of use in finding the traitors. Until we have more information to work with I will be very suspicious of anyone wasting more energy than necessary on attacks that, more likely than not, will be against loyal servants of Apocalypse.

This is a fair summation of my thoughts, as well, Ms. Frost.

[Vision]

This is why I feel that smaller, four man (or people for you ladies out there) teams, are compelling. If a mission is sabotaged, we've definitely got a very narrow pool to draw from. The larger are teams and missions, while more powerful are also more at risk for a traitor hiding in the ranks.

This idea has merit.

[Vision]

I think the optimum configuration would include ONE of our strongest telepaths on this mission, as well as several others - Quicksilver for example, and perhaps Nightcrawler.

Yes, and some muscle as well. Nightcrawer is an excellent addition. What say you to, perhaps, Iron Fist, or Silver Samurai, in case things go South in terms of getting into a pitched battle. Although, I don't recall either of them checking in yet...

[Magneto]

ooc: the rules indicate that team sabotage "will be known publicly." Can the powers that be tell us whether that means the identity of the traitor is known, or just that the mission was sabotaged? I expect the former if anyone survives the mission.

[KangtheConqueror]

I have to say, this whole team thing has me a bit perplexed. While I definitely think we should be trying to take advantage of team bonuses and what not, actions that are detrimental to the village which are done as a result of team stuff will definitely get my attention -- and quickly.

I also see the benefit of smaller teams as suggested earlier.

[Tyrith]

ooc: the rules indicate that team sabotage "will be known publicly." Can the powers that be tell us whether that means the identity of the traitor is known, or just that the mission was sabotaged? I expect the former if anyone survives the mission.

That I will have to get back to you on.

BTW, if you have PMed a question today and NOT gotten a response it is because I'm not completely certain of the answer and am uncomfortable making the call by myself. This will get easier as the game goes on, so bear with me for today :)

[HumanTorch]

I have to say, this whole team thing has me a bit perplexed. While I definitely think we should be trying to take advantage of team bonuses and what not, actions that are detrimental to the village which are done as a result of team stuff will definitely get my attention -- and quickly.

I also see the benefit of smaller teams as suggested earlier.

I'm all for people banding together and showing off. Show off the wrong way and we can all roast marshmallows over the rebel.

[Vision]

The "plan" which you are proposing gives all traitors an easy out for the first attack. We learn nothing of their ties by doing this. What bothers me even more would be someone who would so quickly agree to this plan of attack, too quickly in my opinion.

While I saw little merit in the initial plan put forth by Ms. Frost, I also did not see it gain any traction. I think you're, in effect, trying to board a ship which sailed days ago. Or burn a ship, play the analogy any way you like.

In any case, though I thought her original idea was flawed at best, and distracting at worst, I've since found her input to be thoughtful and thought provoking.

You, Aardwolf, have not made the same impression on me. Coming from out of nowhere to advocate randomly attacking each other with full power?

Should the Hulk and Doctor Strange obliterate Professor X and Nick Fury, as I'm sure they might be able to, in a single blow and without any reason? Honestly, you might be wise to restate your intent, or perhaps to remain silent so as not to bring further unwanted attention onto your absurdities.

[Vision]

And if you join a team as the first member and then no one else joins after you, that's fine. We'll just laugh at you. :P


[ ooc - I can only surmise this is directed at me - :p ]

[HenryPym]

OOC: You might want to change the time zone of your profile to the time zone you are actually in in order to avoid unnecessary embarassment at lynch time. I wondered why I hadn't seen any new posts in 2 hours...

[KangtheConqueror]

I'm all for people banding together and showing off. Show off the wrong way and we can all roast marshmallows over the rebel.

And yes, I agree, I'm just wanting to prevent the wrong-doing before we let it happen. I don't think this is a game the village will win by being passive.

I think we have 30 people and a 5 man team should go here. Too many and I think any saboteurs get lost in the shuffle. Too few and we risk not successfully completing the mission. Not that I know 5 is some ideal number, but it seems right if the team is constructed well.

[JeanGrey]

INVITE JEAN GREY TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

Join Brotherhood of Mutants

Who is on the team right now?

[KangtheConqueror]

(in and out of character and consciousness)
I need some sleep. I may or may not wake up again by the mission deadline. In the end, I'm good with what the group decides, but I'm watching carefully

[Quicksilver]

JOIN TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[Jewel]

Looks like you need to be a mutant or have ties to God to be a group. Luckily, I've been pretty solo in my life.

[Firebird]

Looks like you need to be a mutant or have ties to God to be a group. Luckily, I've been pretty solo in my life.


Like I said, anybody is welcome to join our group. Although I have specifically sent named those known as religious, I'll invite anyone to the group, so if you want to be in, you can be in! Besides, we are fellow Avengers and fellow women superheroes in a genre where women are rare, so if you want to join a team with another woman and a fellow Avenger, we'd be happy to have you.

Im leaving for a few hours for dinner and such. Be back after that!

-Firebird

[JeanGrey]

Looks like you need to be a mutant or have ties to God to be a group. Luckily, I've been pretty solo in my life.
While it might have been lucky before, it might not be so now. Please you are welcome, amongst us all, as we fight the threats.

[Mimic]

I think you will need the power of Mimic on this mission. I shall join you to capture this mutant.
While Charles may forget how I sacrificed for him in the past, I would hope that the other mutants would remember what I have done for mutantkind and invite me to join the Brotherhood.

[Mr.Fantastic]

[ooc - In case I fouled up the teaming up process, and also to alter the name, in case Surfer chooses not to lead our team:

INVITE HULK TO TEAM "STRIKE SQUAD"

INVITE MR. FANTASTIC TO TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

INVITE MAGNETO TO TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

INVITE SIVER SURFER TO TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

/ooc]

I would be more than happy to join this team and very eager to once again deal with Galactus as I have done in the past. I also would have no problems if any of the other members of the Fantastic Four are around that wanted to assist. They have been very trustworthy in the past.

JOIN TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

[SilverSurfer]

I shall join the team for now pending further developments.

JOIN TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

[Magneto]

Welcome, Prelate Jean. By my count, we have you, myself, Professor X, Colossus and Quicksilver. Invitations have been extended to Emma Frost and my daughter, Scarlet Witch.

I have personal matters to attend to for the next few hours. I will return around 10 PM EST.

[hoopsguy]

Catching up on PMs now. If there are in-game questions in the forum that neither I nor Tyrith have addressed please ask in the next 30 minutes or so while I'm here. Should be on for the duration tonight after 8PM (CST). Thanks.

[Vision]

I am honored to take the fight to Galactus alongside Mr. Fantastic and the Silver Surfer.

Hulk and Magneto, I sincerely hope that you, or perhaps others of similar ability to deal damage, such as Kang, Doom, or the good Doctor Strange, might show interest.

For reasons enunciated by Purdue Br-- err, Ghost Rider, I desire at this time to limit the team to five.

Subject, of course to Prelate Surfer's preference.

[Beast]

As I have now fully resolved my inner perplexation at the situation we have found ourselves in, I have noted what I perceive are some interesting patterns developing.

Certain members of our commune are taking rather extensive means to ingratiate themselves to the perceived leaders of said commune, as opposed to paying the due amount of respect to those whom are actualy seated in positions of power. While I am far from disputing the power and authority of both Magneto and the Professor, the deference paid to them and their ideas while having had little or no guidance and input provided by the Prelature is, in my humble (though hardly unqualified) opinion, a subtle form of disobediance towards our Lord Apocolypse.

However, I do not fault Magneto and Charles for this per se, but more, I find the actions of those who seem overanxious to ally themselves with those with a reputation for leadership to be the more suspicious.

It would appear to me that in this particular arena Charles and Eric have no more jurisdiction over our actions than anyone else, and blindly following them into action could prove as detrimental as attacking Galactus unaided.

Further, I have considered the prospect of individually attacking one of our fellow Disciples with a minimum of force to be illogical. First, we have no knowledge of each others abilities other than the preconceptions of our previous encounters. Mutation is a constantly evloving condition, of which I am living proof. The ability to secretly amplify or transfer damage could be possessed by any number of our thirty. I think it is an extremely dangerous proposition to request a minimum damage be affected on all of us, giving opportunity for the traitors to ambush some who may be perceived as weaker of fortitude.

[Vision]

[ ooc - that was a very Beast-like post. Kudos! ]

[Firebird]

As I have now fully resolved my inner perplexation at the situation we have found ourselves in, I have noted what I perceive are some interesting patterns developing.

Certain members of our commune are taking rather extensive means to ingratiate themselves to the perceived leaders of said commune, as opposed to paying the due amount of respect to those whom are actualy seated in positions of power. While I am far from disputing the power and authority of both Magneto and the Professor, the deference paid to them and their ideas while having had little or no guidance and input provided by the Prelature is, in my humble (though hardly unqualified) opinion, a subtle form of disobediance towards our Lord Apocolypse.

However, I do not fault Magneto and Charles for this per se, but more, I find the actions of those who seem overanxious to ally themselves with those with a reputation for leadership to be the more suspicious.

It would appear to me that in this particular arena Charles and Eric have no more jurisdiction over our actions than anyone else, and blindly following them into action could prove as detrimental as attacking Galactus unaided.

Further, I have considered the prospect of individually attacking one of our fellow Disciples with a minimum of force to be illogical. First, we have no knowledge of each others abilities other than the preconceptions of our previous encounters. Mutation is a constantly evloving condition, of which I am living proof. The ability to secretly amplify or transfer damage could be possessed by any number of our thirty. I think it is an extremely dangerous proposition to request a minimum damage be affected on all of us, giving opportunity for the traitors to ambush some who may be perceived as weaker of fortitude.


A highly rational and well thought out statement, as I would expect from you. Very inightful.

[Vision]

Beast, do not mistake lively discourse with active members of our cadre with deference.

Erik and Charles are valued among us, and I deem it wise to seek their opinion on such matters, remembering always that their allegience, while implied, is not yet proven.

Perhaps the noble Beast would garner such respect as well were he more engaged himself?

[hoopsguy]

OK, caught up on PMs. Note - if you are participating in either the Mission or Galactus then you should PM me the amount of energy to spend. If there is no amount of energy included in the PM I will assume it is one energy.

[hoopsguy]

BTW, sorry for a couple of cases where Tyrith and I gave somewhat conflicting information. If there are questions/clarifications needed please follow up with us. I anticipate this will operate a little more smoothly for the remainder of this week, at least.

[Nightcrawler]

As my friend Firebird has said, do not mistake us to be honed only on religion, nor is it a neccesity of the Brethren. Merely it was a way for us to connect in the first place. I agree that we should not have too many large teams, and it seems there will be some loners who prefer to work alone at all times, which is understandable. it would benefit us to complement our strengths so as to build a coherent and capable team - I would be most pleased to see others join, and I second the invitation to you, fair witch.

[Vision]

And, lest any mistake the reality of our situation, my allegiance is to Apocaplyse, and I accord respect to his five prelates as is appropriate to their station.

Do not forget, though, that the event that brought us together was the murder of the First Prelate - Silver Surfer's predecessor! Our Prelates, elevated though they might be, and worthy of obedience, are tools in the hands of our lord Apocalypse, as are we all.

[Nightcrawler]

To you as well Jewel - I do not shudder at the thought of working with a group of such enchanting specimens, if you'll excuse my forwardness, ladies.

[Hulk]

[ooc - In case I fouled up the teaming up process, and also to alter the name, in case Surfer chooses not to lead our team:

INVITE HULK TO TEAM "STRIKE SQUAD"

INVITE MR. FANTASTIC TO TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

INVITE MAGNETO TO TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

INVITE SIVER SURFER TO TEAM STRIKE SQUAD

/ooc]


HULK JOIN TEAM STRIKE SQUAD !!!

[Gambit.]

Gambit checking in. I'll be with my cards down at di bayou waitin for ju.

[Scarlet Witch]

Not so, my daughter. You are never forgotten.

I'm sorry I missed that.

[Colossus]

Beast, do not confuse deference with allegiance. Lord Apocolypse knows the difference very well. Following the leads of Magneto and the Professor does not link in any way to disobedience to our lord and master. In fact, by allowing Eric and Charles to take the leads in getting things moving we are in fact souuprting Apocolyps' directives to handle the situations that arise which would or could slow down his empire's growth.

Fomenting distrust and creating doubt where there is none yet to be found on the other hand. That could indeed be counterproductive.

I do though grow tired of all the yammering about. Post the rosters of the teams, let us get on with our missions.

Too much talk, to little action.

[GhostRider]

The Nick Cage side of me is coming through..."A little less talk, a little more action!"

[Vision]

Welcome, my surly green friend. Look skyward to the foe on which you can unleash your boundless rage.

Barring any veto from the Silver Surfer, or any desire to talk it over first from Reed or *ahem* the Hulk, I'd like to extend a formal invitation to the following beings:


Colossus
Henry Pym
Kang the Conqueror
Dr. Doom
Doctor Strange
Human TorchNote, though, that unless our team decides otherwise, we'll be unofficially capping the membership at five, so really it's a matter of first come first served.

Also, the dialogue with Charles being fresh in my mind, I'd like to state again that exclusion from this list should not be construed as a slight, nor at this point an indication of mistrust. It is only my initial attempt to gather a team with a skillset focussed on this particular job at hand.

[Beast]

Beast, do not confuse deference with allegiance. Lord Apocolypse knows the difference very well. Following the leads of Magneto and the Professor does not link in any way to disobedience to our lord and master. In fact, by allowing Eric and Charles to take the leads in getting things moving we are in fact souuprting Apocolyps' directives to handle the situations that arise which would or could slow down his empire's growth.

Fomenting distrust and creating doubt where there is none yet to be found on the other hand. That could indeed be counterproductive.

I do though grow tired of all the yammering about. Post the rosters of the teams, let us get on with our missions.

Too much talk, to little action.

I am not questioning the concept of your allegience to Apocalypse, simply your wisdom in following Charles or Eric so blindly at this point in our combined endeavor. I am merely suggesting a more cautious course of action since we do not know the true intentions of anyone. Failing to hold some doubt where prudence demands some would be equally, if not more counterproductive.

[Vision]

I am not questioning the concept of your allegience to Apocalypse, simply your wisdom in following Charles or Eric so blindly at this point in our combined endeavor. I am merely suggesting a more cautious course of action since we do not know the true intentions of anyone. Failing to hold some doubt where prudence demands some would be equally, if not more counterproductive.

And pray tell, Dr. McCoy, what would your proposed course of action be at this point? Remember that inaction is our enemy.

[Vision]

[ ooc - Drat, forgot android voice again! ]

[DrStrange]

I am available should services be required of me, in service of the prelates and Apocalypse...

[NickFury]

My meeting with sources inside the human resistance went well. I feel they are the verge of collapse and will continue to apply pressure from the inside. I am continuing to take them down from the inside.

Under Apocalypse rule I am reforming the organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. This organization will confront the human and superhuman threats to our new world order. S.H.I.E.L.D will be the forefront espionage and law enforcement agency for lord Apocalypse.

Our agency is predominantly filled with agents who are normal humans loyal to Apocalypse, but we are opening a new mutant division. If any of you are interesting in forming a small team for this division, let me know. You will operate as a self contained division for the most part, only having to report to myself and thus Lord Apocalypse if there is a need for intervention.

Create Team S.H.I.E.L.D.

[Firebird]

I think everyone but Iron fist has checked in. Is that correct?

[ProfessorX]

While Charles may forget how I sacrificed for him in the past, I would hope that the other mutants would remember what I have done for mutantkind and invite me to join the Brotherhood.

I have not forgotten Calvin. I could never have forgotten the sacrifices you made in the past on behalf of the X-Men.

Gambit checking in. I'll be with my cards down at di bayou waitin for ju.

Remy my old friend - good to see you!

[Vision]

The input from Nick Fury intrigues me. I do not know how much of what he says we can take at face value, but he certainly seems to have a great deal of involvement with the goings-on of our world.

I'm interested, though with the way he has seemingly implied that he has direct-line authority to Lord Apocalypse himself, bypassing our master's chosen prelates.

Nick, I'd like to hear more about this "authority" to recreate team S.H.I.E.L.D., and exactly how the reporting structure would work. I know I haven't, nor has anyone else publicly, gotten any sort of authorization of this sort in my instructions from above.

[Vision]

I think everyone but Iron fist has checked in. Is that correct?

Nor has Victor von Doom.

[Beast]

And pray tell, Dr. McCoy, what would your proposed course of action be at this point? Remember that inaction is our enemy.

I agree that inaction works in direct contrast to what we need to achieve in our current endeavor. I am merely suggesting that prudence take precedent over haste, or at least blind faith. By following Charles or Eric, our brethren could be entering an untenable situation.

I concur that we should act, and at this point, rallying to their banner is no more fraught with uncertainty than rallying to anyone elses.

[NickFury]

I am not a prelate nor do I have the power that they do. I, like the others here do not have the consent of Lord Apocalypse in forming a new organization. What I have always had and will have is results. I have and will continue to demonstrate my loyalty by helping to bring down the resistance and find and kill those who are treacherous to our lord. The resistance is close to crumbling and it's time to rock and roll and bring them down.

I'm not going to sit around drinking a Dr. Pepper while these traitors run free.

[NickFury]

And of course I will accept whatever discipline Lord Apocalypse feels necessary if he disagrees with the reforming of S.H.I.E.L.D.

[ProfessorX]

Tyrith - query: can prelates be members of the rebellion? or by someone being a prelate does that imply that they are cleared of being a potential member of the rebellion?

[NickFury]

(ooc) Earlier Hoopsguy said a member of the prelate could be a member of the rebellion.

[Mr.Fantastic]

Tyrith - query: can prelates be members of the rebellion? or by someone being a prelate does that imply that they are cleared of being a potential member of the rebellion?

"

After reading through the rules, Hoopsguy are all of the prelates assumed to be good? Can only good guys be added as Prelates later if one dies? I either missed where that is covered in the rules or it was not mentioned.

All of the Prelates are assumed to be good, in the same way that everyone in the game is presumed to be good :) As in, be careful what you assume. Remember, the game started with a Prelate (Moon Knight) being captured.

Adding Prelates - the people with the power to name Prelates have the information on how this works in the event of a death. I'll leave it up to them to share those details if they so desire.

[ProfessorX]

thanks for the catch up guys

[HumanTorch]

Welcome, my surly green friend. Look skyward to the foe on which you can unleash your boundless rage.

Barring any veto from the Silver Surfer, or any desire to talk it over first from Reed or *ahem* the Hulk, I'd like to extend a formal invitation to the following beings:


Colossus
Henry Pym
Kang the Conqueror
Dr. Doom
Doctor Strange
Human TorchNote, though, that unless our team decides otherwise, we'll be unofficially capping the membership at five, so really it's a matter of first come first served.

Also, the dialogue with Charles being fresh in my mind, I'd like to state again that exclusion from this list should not be construed as a slight, nor at this point an indication of mistrust. It is only my initial attempt to gather a team with a skillset focussed on this particular job at hand.

Aw heck, somebody has to make sure Reed doesn't get himself in too much trouble.

Join team Strike Squad

[ProfessorX]

I do not claim to have any particular authority, or insight - indeed I would discourage anybody from joining me for these reasons. I simply have taken action to ensure that action is being taken.

[Firebird]

Aw heck, somebody has to make sure Reed doesn't get himself in too much trouble.

Join team Strike Squad


Very appropriate since you were once, for a brief time, a Herald of Galactus.

[SilverSurfer]

I am not questioning the concept of your allegience to Apocalypse, simply your wisdom in following Charles or Eric so blindly at this point in our combined endeavor.

You have a valid point, and one that I am practicing. Two things. It is my belief that the last thing one who is a traitor trying to blend in would do is to purposely sabotage a mission. And Galactus is a problem we all face, no matter our alliegances.

[ProfessorX]

You have a valid point, and one that I am practicing. Two things. It is my belief that the last thing one who is a traitor trying to blend in would do is to purposely sabotage a mission. And Galactus is a problem we all face, no matter our alliegances.

I agree with the Surfer here - and I would ask those who are rebels to note this as well - it is not in their interest anymore than it is in ours to sabotage missions against Galactacus - indeed it is in their interest to assist us with those missions.

[SilverSurfer]

I will lead a mission to Galactus, and will take the following four Strike Squad members as well: Vision, Hulk, Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch.

PRELATE SILVER SURFER ORDERS GALACTUS MISSION FOR HIMSELF, VISION, HULK, MR. FANTASTIC AND HUMAN TORCH.

[NickFury]

I will lead a mission to Galactus, and will take the following four Strike Squad members as well: Vision, Hulk, Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch.

PRELATE SILVER SURFER ORDERS GALACTUS MISSION FOR HIMSELF, VISION, HULK, MR. FANTASTIC AND HUMAN TORCH.

Kick some ass and don't worry about taking names

[Hulk]

IT'S CLOB.........UH.........SMASH!!!!!!!!!!

[Magneto]

ooc: the rules indicate that team sabotage "will be known publicly." Can the powers that be tell us whether that means the identity of the traitor is known, or just that the mission was sabotaged? I expect the former if anyone survives the mission.

OOC: This question of our moderators remains.

[HumanTorch]

Very appropriate since you were once, for a brief time, a Herald of Galactus.

A what?

[NickFury]

A messenger

[Magneto]

I agree that inaction works in direct contrast to what we need to achieve in our current endeavor. I am merely suggesting that prudence take precedent over haste, or at least blind faith. By following Charles or Eric, our brethren could be entering an untenable situation.

I concur that we should act, and at this point, rallying to their banner is no more fraught with uncertainty than rallying to anyone elses.

Prudence should take precedence over haste. This statement would have made more sense, at, say 10 AM this morning. But I cannot argue in its inherent truth.

But as the mission deadline is at 5 AM CST and I must rest before striking out. Without a countermanding order from Apocalypse or our Prelates, now is time for action.

Limiting the team to 4 or 5 members seems wise, so I would suggest we keep it to that.

Emma Frost has commited, so the team has one telepath.
Magneto Commits to Mission to Recover Mutant Telepath

Charles, you and Prelate Jean Grey need to decide amongst yourselves who will accompany us. We have all generally agreed that at least one of our greatest telepaths should remain behind. I leave that decision to you and your greatest pupil.

Colossus, your strength would be welcome, and likely necessary should we meet some opposition.

My son, Quicksilver, has sought to join us, and his unusual powers may well be useful. His sister would be most valuable as well, should he wish to defer to her.

These latter points are my suggestions only. And in all things, I defer to the will of our Lord Apocalypse and our Prelates.

[ProfessorX]

Eric - I will discuss with Jean - although with someone the ability of Emma and with yourself, perhaps two of the Colossus/Quicksilver/your dear daughter would be a more appropriate combination. I don't know that if we necessarily need to send Emma AND another telepath - although I will discuss it with Jean.

[hoopsguy]

I will lead a mission to Galactus, and will take the following four Strike Squad members as well: Vision, Hulk, Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch.

PRELATE SILVER SURFER ORDERS GALACTUS MISSION FOR HIMSELF, VISION, HULK, MR. FANTASTIC AND HUMAN TORCH.


Officially, you can only compel one person to participate in the mission. You certainly have the option to suggest, and even strongly suggest participation. But the issuing of an order to an individual commits them to the mission and inhibits them from taking any other special action. That is limited to one person per day per Prelate.

[Apocolypse]

We are back and see that a Galactus battalion has already been formed and a group is being formed to find this addition to our subjects. We are pleased so far with your discussions.

[hoopsguy]

Sabotage = public reveal of the saboteur.

[Scarlet Witch]

I don't know how useful I'll be, but I'll do what I can to help.

[HenryPym]

I agree that inaction works in direct contrast to what we need to achieve in our current endeavor. I am merely suggesting that prudence take precedent over haste, or at least blind faith. By following Charles or Eric, our brethren could be entering an untenable situation.

I concur that we should act, and at this point, rallying to their banner is no more fraught with uncertainty than rallying to anyone elses.

Well said Beast, but neither would our lord Apocalypse want us to be mindless cows chewing grass in the pasture, waiting for he or his prelates to give us our orders. He expects us I'm sure to organize ourselves to the best of our abilities and be ready to act when He requires it. It is only natural then to listen to those who have shown a natural talent for leadership and organization such as Xavier and Magneto. Of course they shall be watched as we all shall be, but there must be some level of trust and organization amongst us or there will only be chaos and failure. And we know what the cost of failure will be for us.

Now then I trust you heard Mr. Fantastic's earlier thoughts on creating a team of a more cerebral bent? If he is still interested in such a team, surely you would be a good addition to it with your fine work in genetics and medicine. Would you be interested in joining such a team?

[Apocolypse]

We suggest Xavier's involvement with the hunting of the mutant, as he has had oppurtunity to find mutants in the past.Emma Frost and Magneto make fine additions to that team. and the other possibilities look like a formidable team.

[Quicksilver]

I am committed to finding the rogue mutant, I will do whatever my lord Apocolypse demands!

[Firebird]

I think it is best if we have two teams go after the mutant. That way, in case there is sabotage against one team, there is a back up team. Im not sure we'd have sabotage on the galactus team since both sides want Galactus out of the picture. But I do think we'd need it on this mission.

[ProfessorX]

That is a good suggestion Firebird - but I think perhaps maybe we keep it for later missions rather than this one?

[Cable]

I think it is best if we have two teams go after the mutant. That way, in case there is sabotage against one team, there is a back up team. Im not sure we'd have sabotage on the galactus team since both sides want Galactus out of the picture. But I do think we'd need it on this mission.

This is a damn good idea. I don't think we'll be allowed to send 2 teams though.

[Magneto]

Sabotage = public reveal of the saboteur.

The price of sabotage is clearly quite high, as I am sure any revealed saboteur would have difficulty in surviving the day. Because of this, I am not sure that a second team is necessary for the recovery of a single mutant, even one with the powers that this one may have.

Since members of the mission I am undertaking at my Lord's command will be using more energy then most others, I do not believe that anyone will want to enter into missions on consecutive days without a compelling need.

[Tyrith]

The way the missions work, in terms of who goes:

Whoever wants to go on the mission needs to post in the thread that they're going. Any number of people can go, regardless of team affiliation, but remember, it does use up your special ability for this day/night cycle. Then PM us with the amount of energy you are going to spend on the mission - if you do not send a PM it is assumed you are spending 1 energy.

The same rules apply for going after Galactus each day, it is just a distinct mission.

[Tyrith]

Further comment on mission requirements - you are highly encouraged to post in the thread you are going, although it is not mandatory. However, everyone who goes on the mission will be listed in the mission write-up, so you're not fooling anyone.

[Colossus]

I have already committed to the Mutant recovery Mission.

[Beast]

Now then I trust you heard Mr. Fantastic's earlier thoughts on creating a team of a more cerebral bent? If he is still interested in such a team, surely you would be a good addition to it with your fine work in genetics and medicine. Would you be interested in joining such a team?

As I have previously stated, I would be amenable to functioning in whatever role my unique abilites would best serve Apocalypse. I must make whatever choice takes the fullest advantage of my capabilities.

[Firebird]

This is a damn good idea. I don't think we'll be allowed to send 2 teams though.


Looks like we can after all

[Cable]

Looks like we can after all

I don't think it means that there can be more than 1 attempt at each mission. I think everyone energy counts towards the same attempt. GMs, please confirm this.

[Cable]

Firebird, maybe I am misunderstanding what you are saying?

[hoopsguy]

Deadline for Galactus mission will be 3PM tomorrow afternoon. Post #2 will include a list of all dates/times for Mission and Galactus actions, in addition to Lynch/Night results.

[Tyrith]

I don't think it means that there can be more than 1 attempt at each mission. I think everyone energy counts towards the same attempt. GMs, please confirm this.

Yup. At the mission deadline everyone who is signed up will go on the mission together.

[hoopsguy]

I don't think it means that there can be more than 1 attempt at each mission. I think everyone energy counts towards the same attempt. GMs, please confirm this.

One mission - all energy counts towards it. Risk/reward associated with the missions cannot be compartmentalized.

[Firebird]

GMS If there is sabotage on a team for a mission, does it affect just that team, or everybody on that mission?

[hoopsguy]

Incorrect answer: Everyone on the Mission, since there is only one team for a Mission.

Correct answer: Everyone on the team of the saboteur, not everyone on the Mission.


Was corrected from being dumb by my co-moderator, who pointed out that not all Missions will involve everyone forming a team together prior to Mission. That, plus conversations around "split Mission" ... bottom line, follow the "Correct answer"

[ProfessorX]

is anyone else worried that we're not sending enough people on the mission? it's a slight worry of mine...

[SilverSurfer]

Officially, you can only compel one person to participate in the mission. You certainly have the option to suggest, and even strongly suggest participation. But the issuing of an order to an individual commits them to the mission and inhibits them from taking any other special action. That is limited to one person per day per Prelate.

I shall resubmit the order after the clarification you received.

[Mimic]

I am caught up on the happenings and I am troubled that neither Magneto nor Professor X would accept my offer to go on the mutant mission. I am suspicious of their actions so

I order The Beast to go with them.

I trust Hank McCoy will be able to find any untrustworthy individuals on the mission, although I hope this is not the case.

[ProfessorX]

Mimic - I believe Eric is going on the mission, and I believe that Jean will go - although I hope to discuss it with her first.

[Mimic]

Mimic - I believe Eric is going on the mission, and I believe that Jean will go - although I hope to discuss it with her first.
Although I could've ordered Jean to go, I chose Hank since it seems as if he is suspicious of you two. I will watch you closely as I do Lord Apocalypse's will.

[SilverSurfer]

Fellow prelates, bear in mind that to order another will negate their special action for the day. I was not aware of this.

As a result, my previous order was not valid and as such is revoked by me. I shall still undertake a mission to Galactus, and would like the people originally named from Strike Squad to join me. I will not compel anyone at this time however, they must volunteer on their own volition.

SILVER SURFER LEADS GALACTUS MISSION

[Magneto]

I am caught up on the happenings and I am troubled that neither Magneto nor Professor X would accept my offer to go on the mutant mission. I am suspicious of their actions so

I order The Beast to go with them.

I trust Hank McCoy will be able to find any untrustworthy individuals on the mission, although I hope this is not the case.

I am both flattered and surprised that the Second Prelate would think it my place to deny him a place in the mission. It was yours to lead, had you wanted.

Dr. McCoy, we leave at 5 AM.

[Magneto]

With that, I must rest before the mission begins.

[NickFury]

With that, I must rest before the mission begins.

Wimp

[Mr.Fantastic]

Fellow prelates, bear in mind that to order another will negate their special action for the day. I was not aware of this.

As a result, my previous order was not valid and as such is revoked by me. I shall still undertake a mission to Galactus, and would like the people originally named from Strike Squad to join me. I will not compel anyone at this time however, they must volunteer on their own volition.

SILVER SURFER LEADS GALACTUS MISSION


I will be happy to try to help defeat Galactus once more. I fear though in such an early confrontation that I might not be as prepared to confront him today as I will be in future encounters, but I think by taking him head on, we will be able to gain an idea of what type of power we are facing here and better understand what resources it will take to properly defeat him.

Mr. Fantastic joins Galactus Mission

[Firebird]

Well, I'll go even though I'm not really on a big team yet. Nightcvrawler, I just want to have an extra person or two on teh mutant mission, I am not expecting you to neessary go with me, although you are welcome to if you want to.


Go on Mutant Finding Expetition

[ProfessorX]

I believe that Jean has committed to the mutant-recovery mission as well, although I hope to have conversations with her before that mission, if she will be around. I will be checking the thread for several hours still

[Vision]

I will lead a mission to Galactus, and will take the following four Strike Squad members as well: Vision, Hulk, Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch.

PRELATE SILVER SURFER ORDERS GALACTUS MISSION FOR HIMSELF, VISION, HULK, MR. FANTASTIC AND HUMAN TORCH.

A great and mighty assemblage indeed. May we strike a blow to shake the very foundation of his all-consuming lust for destruction.

And, welcome aboard, Johnny Storm. Your fierce and potent power may tip the balance in our endeavor.

[Vision]

Officially, you can only compel one person to participate in the mission. You certainly have the option to suggest, and even strongly suggest participation. But the issuing of an order to an individual commits them to the mission and inhibits them from taking any other special action. That is limited to one person per day per Prelate.


Perhaps you'd like to rethink your current tack of seeking to limit the scope of our First Prelate's options...

*Taps Hulk on the shoulder and gestures menacingly at hoopsguy*



j/k, I kid!

[Vision]

This is a damn good idea. I don't think we'll be allowed to send 2 teams though.

I tend to agree. While this does seem a good idea, it is my impression that whoever is going on the mission, however many they might be, are all essentially on the same... "team". Not team in the formal sense, understand, but I mean that they are all working together, excepting the possibility of sabotage of course.

It is certainly an excellent suggestion, and if disallowed at this juncture, still we may encounter a circumstance in which we might make use of just such a strategy.

[Tyrith]

Perhaps you'd like to rethink your current tack of seeking to limit the scope of our First Prelate's options...

*Taps Hulk on the shoulder and gestures menacingly at hoopsguy*



j/k, I kid!
I suppose we won't explode you. This time. *evil laughter*

[Vision]

is anyone else worried that we're not sending enough people on the mission? it's a slight worry of mine...

Professor, I had this thought as well, though I have been a vocal proponent of the five member cap, I am anxious to view our results and judge from there.

In the case of the mutant mission, the price for failure could be high, both in terms of our lord's reaction, and in the damage it would do to our efforts to liberate this region in the name of Apocalypse.

With regard to the Galactus mission, it is my sincere belief and hope that the five of us will make positive difference on that front, and I think it may even be something of a free look at the mechanics of the mission. I believe this because of this passage in our instructions:


In the event that there is not a day kill (excluding Day 1) Galactus will move one day closer to devouring the planet.


Thus it would appear that even if our combined might iis not enough this day to hinder his actions, at least Galactus will not "move one day closer" to our destruction.

[Vision]

Fellow prelates, bear in mind that to order another will negate their special action for the day. I was not aware of this.

As a result, my previous order was not valid and as such is revoked by me. I shall still undertake a mission to Galactus, and would like the people originally named from Strike Squad to join me. I will not compel anyone at this time however, they must volunteer on their own volition.

SILVER SURFER LEADS GALACTUS MISSION

And you will find the Vision at your side, battling with all the power he can muster!


ACCOMPANY SILVER SURFER ON GALACTUS MISSION

[Vision]

I will be happy to try to help defeat Galactus once more. I fear though in such an early confrontation that I might not be as prepared to confront him today as I will be in future encounters, but I think by taking him head on, we will be able to gain an idea of what type of power we are facing here and better understand what resources it will take to properly defeat him.

Mr. Fantastic joins Galactus Mission

Reed, correct me if I am wrong (or don't, as you deem best) but I'd like to ask, do you have a special ability to create a mahine to help drive off the Eater of Worlds? One which requires you to spend days working at it?

If so, and if it is best that you decline this mission to have time to work on such a machine, I believe we can find another worthy companion to assist us.

[ProfessorX]

so who all has officially accepted to join the brotherhood of mutants? emma? colossus? i just did a search for brotherhood in the thread, but i didn't see acceptances from either of you. saw magneto, myself, and jean.

[hoopsguy]

ProfX, that is the same group I see since the group was "re-formed" in Post #265. Prior to that, Colossus had also intended to join.

I've never seen EmmaFrost join either iteration of the team. No accept from Scarlet Witch either.


Teams, based on my version of events. Please chime in if I'm missing something:
1.) Brotherhood of Mutants: Magneto (#265), ProfX (#267), JeanGrey (#307), Quicksilver (#309)
2.) The Brethren: Firebird (#175), Nightcrawler (#176)
3.) Strike Squad: Vision (#189), Mr.Fantastic (#314), SilverSurfer (#315), Hulk (#328), HumanTorch (#350)
4.) SHIELD: Nick Fury (#338)

[Gambit.]

I got'd a bit lonely down in da bayou and it got'd me ta tinkin' I want ta be apart of a team as well. Would ya be tinkin' I could be wit da brethren? Dat team seems like it could be usin' some help.

JOIN FIREBIRD ON MUTANT FINDING MISSING

[Gambit.]

I got'd a bit lonely down in da bayou and it got'd me ta tinkin' I want ta be apart of a team as well. Would ya be tinkin' I could be wit da brethren? Dat team seems like it could be usin' some help.

JOIN FIREBIRD ON MUTANT FINDING MISSION

Fixed

[Firebird]

Invite Gambit to Join Brethern


Welcome aboard my friend!

[SilverSamurai]

You are all yowamushi!

Weak, pathetic. You seek the company of the team for you fear your doom lies in your own inadequacy.

I am Silver Samurai. I seek my own counsel, and I work alone. I will not join a team.

But I will lead a team of like-minded individuals. We do not fight for each other. We fight for ourselves. But our goal is one, and in that way, we will be united.

That goal will be to stand as that stalwart force, that agency of power which will stand alone against the rebellion when those others to weak to stand long have fallen.

It is to our detriment that my earnest friend, my bitterest enemy, Wolverine, is not here with us now. He would decry your meek flocking as loudly as I. Only he ever stood as a strength in solitude as I do now.

Join my team, but remain yourself, not a slave to any one else's needs, but the call of our duty. We do not work together. We work alone. But in joining the team, we agree to focus our individual energies on the mission at hand, the elimination of the rebellion threat.

My team is CHIKARA.

The Force, in Japanese.

[EmmaFrost]

Further, I have considered the prospect of individually attacking one of our fellow Disciples with a minimum of force to be illogical. First, we have no knowledge of each others abilities other than the preconceptions of our previous encounters. Mutation is a constantly evloving condition, of which I am living proof. The ability to secretly amplify or transfer damage could be possessed by any number of our thirty. I think it is an extremely dangerous proposition to request a minimum damage be affected on all of us, giving opportunity for the traitors to ambush some who may be perceived as weaker of fortitude.

Any such attempt to ambush would be revealed after the fact and would inevitably reveal the traitor. I would consider a one-to-one trade off to be a very favourable result.

Given the time needed to properly implement this plan I think even with wholesale agreement it will be impossible to carry out now. Fortunately we have had some discussion today which should, at least, ensure that we are not flailing around completely blindly.

[EmmaFrost]

[ ooc -- that was a very Beast-like post. Kudos! ]

[ OOC - Is Kudos playing in this game then? Cool! ]

[EmmaFrost]

Do not forget, though, that the event that brought us together was the murder of the First Prelate - Silver Surfer's predecessor! Our Prelates, elevated though they might be, and worthy of obedience, are tools in the hands of our lord Apocalypse, as are we all.

And that we cannot know for sure that there is not a traitor among the ranks of the Prelates.

[EmmaFrost]

So far I have only been able to ascertain that the following will take part in the respective missions. I suspect it is too late

Mutant recovery operation - Emma Frost (249), Magento (361), QuickSilver (369), Colussus (376), Beast (Ordered by Mimic - 388), Firebird (396), Gambit (407)

I can find no commitment by Jean but we shall find out soon enough whether she has decided to join our group.

Galactus Mission - Silver Surfer (391), Mr Fantastic (395), Vision (403)

Again the Human Torch or Hulk are going on the mission. If they aren't then this group probably require a few more members.

[EmmaFrost]

CREATE TEAM BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS
INVITE MAGNETO
INVITE PROFESSORX
INVITE JEAN GREY
INVITE EMMA FROST
INVITE QUICKSILVER
INVITE COLOSSUS


Join Brotherhood of Mutants

[EmmaFrost]

Nor has Victor von Doom.

For what it is worth, the Lord of Latveria (Dr. Doom) is not expected to make an appearance on Day 1 until mid/late Tuesday.

This.

[hoopsguy]

The place - Tunisia

The force - Magneto, EmmaFrost, JeanGrey, Quicksilver, Colossus, Beast, Firebird, Gambit

The result - failure, the girl lives and is not aligned with your forces.


Additional details may be provided by those who were on the missions. But know that there will be consequences for failure ...

[hoopsguy]

Upcoming deadlines:
Galactus Action - executed at 3PM
Day 1 "Lynch" - executed at 9PM

All times CST

[Mimic]

I am both flattered and surprised that the Second Prelate would think it my place to deny him a place in the mission. It was yours to lead, had you wanted.

Dr. McCoy, we leave at 5 AM.
How quickly your tone changes when you remember that I speak for The First One.

Now tell us what happened on your mission.

[Beast]

First, Prelate Mimic, I thank you for your faith in me. I would certainly aqueisced to accompany those attempting to detain the telepath with a simple request on your account, but as I was not in a physical position to respond, I happily and respectfully followed your directive i went to bed

However, due to causes that we are unable to specify at this time, the mission was unsuccessful.

We were met not only by a psionic force that was powerful enough to overwhelm my somewhat substantial skills at aeronautical flight prior to reaching our destination, but upon alighting through the assistance of Magneto, without whom I can only imagine we would have perished, we were also assaulted by a force of humanoids.

I refer to them as humanoinds, as opposed to humans, as they were bipedal primates of the Homo Sapien species. "Were" is the operative term in that statment, as whatever humanity they once possessed had been stripped away, along with their eyes. They assaulted our position relentlessly and without regard for their own safety. It is unknown at this time who or what was in control of these creatures. It is known that they prevented us from reaching our goal.

[DrStrange]

Most disconcerting that the mission did not fare well.

[Vision]

And that we cannot know for sure that there is not a traitor among the ranks of the Prelates.

*nods grimly toward Emma*

[hoopsguy]

I'll be in and out of the thread today. Tyrith should have pretty good coverage. Please make sure to include him on any PMs so he has the opportunity to answer any questions, process actions, or whatever else us moderators do.

[JeanGrey]

Mission summary:
Beast has trouble landing craft, forced to do so under (or due to?) difficulties.
Magneto prevents this from being total diaster.
Emma and I attempt to keep the psychic pressure at bay, but it is too much and still effects the team.
Collosus and Firebird fight men with no eyes who are undead. As we are fighting our way to the mutant, there suddenly is no storm and the mutant is gone.

Only person who comes out good here, I feel, is Magneto. The rest of us, it is hard to judge the performance of.

[GhostRider]

It sounds like you each, to some degree, were responsible for fighting off some of the adversity. Is there a particular point in the mission where any of you guys/gals thought that things were ultimately turned against you or was it too much from the get-go? I think I made that question clear, but basically I'm asking where you thought the tipping point was, it might be a place to look.

As for the undead, I can only say that I wish I would've been there to whip them back to Hell where they probably belong. Damn undead.

[HenryPym]

I am stunned that the combined might of some of Apocalypse's finest failed in this mission. Does anyone have any insight on the nature of these strange humanoids the team encountered?

[HenryPym]

And I'm still looking to either form a scientific-based team or if there continues to be no interest, joining another team.

[Mr.Fantastic]

It is unfortunate that the mission went poorly for us. It is pretty important that we learn what we can from this experience so we can prepare better for the next mission. Can we learn a few things regarding how the missions in general will function that can prepare us better next time? What I mean is the following:

1) Did the results seem fairly random, or did the mission results correspond well with the amount of energy that each of the members spent? Magneto it sounds like performed admirably, but did he also spend the most energy to do so?

2) Those that had the worst performances, was it also energy driven? As was mentioned one of our prelates ordered an unprepared member to the team at a late date, and without any chance to put in orders otherwise, I assume the default expenditure of 1 energy point resulted in a poor performance on their part?

3) Since no one mentioned any public acts of sabatoge, are we to assume that this mission failure was simply that we were less organized, less prepared for this mission than those that opposed us?

4) Any idea if a bad guy who ends up on a mission can have a "good result" due to random rolls or point expenditure and buy trust similar to what has happened in other parallel universes previously? (ooc: ie: spawn games)

Based off of the fairly short descriptions of the mission report that have been provided thus far, it sounds more of a case of us defeating ourselves than anyone else stopping us. Hopefully we can learn and be ready for the next mission as it comes up.

[JeanGrey]

I spent about 1/4 of my starting energy points on the mission. My read of the mission results is that it was less any one person stopping us and more of a case of lack of energy or people. I think the mission group was not large enough, for one thing, and there probably wasn't enough energy spent as well.

[Mimic]

2) Those that had the worst performances, was it also energy driven? As was mentioned one of our prelates ordered an unprepared member to the team at a late date, and without any chance to put in orders otherwise, I assume the default expenditure of 1 energy point resulted in a poor performance on their part?
Very good analysis Reed. It was more than likely my fault that I ordered Beast to go with them when I should've done it earlier in the day; however, I was waiting on a response from Magneto or Charles which I never received.

That being said, I would guess that it was at random who piloted the ship. Hank said that he was overwhelmed by a psionic force and that was why he had trouble landing. Did the landing affect the mission in the long run? Probably not, as Jean and Emma were fighting to keep the psychic presence at bay and they seemed to be ineffective in fighting the humanoids.

I agree Magneto comes off as being good in this mission. I will take my magnifying lens off him but keep an eye on Xavier.

Can someone clarify whether you were fighting towards the mutant or defending your position? Based upon Beast and Jean's descriptions, they seem to differ in that regard.

[JeanGrey]

We all received the same message nad I can tell you we were definitely fighting towards our target. We made progress, just not quickly enough.

[Quicksilver]

I find it odd, that I was mentioned as being part of the mission, but that is all. I spent a reasonable amount of energy, but seemed to do nothing. unfortunate!

[ProfessorX]

Well that is a shame. I think that what we have learned from this is what I feared - that our groups to accomplish missions may have to be larger, although that does open up the risk of sabotage of course, until we can clear more people.

[Vision]

However, due to causes that we are unable to specify at this time, the mission was unsuccessful.

We were met not only by a psionic force that was powerful enough to overwhelm my somewhat substantial skills at aeronautical flight prior to reaching our destination, but upon alighting through the assistance of Magneto, without whom I can only imagine we would have perished, we were also assaulted by a force of humanoids.

I refer to them as humanoinds, as opposed to humans, as they were bipedal primates of the Homo Sapien species. "Were" is the operative term in that statment, as whatever humanity they once possessed had been stripped away, along with their eyes. They assaulted our position relentlessly and without regard for their own safety. It is unknown at this time who or what was in control of these creatures. It is known that they prevented us from reaching our goal.

This is very disconcerting. We sent seven of our number, some very powerful, and seemingly well-suited for the task, yet they met with failure.

I would appreciate any feedback from the participants as to what precisely went wrong. By which I mean, did we not send enough force, or was the mix of skills insufficient?

[Mr.Fantastic]

Well that is a shame. I think that what we have learned from this is what I feared - that our groups to accomplish missions may have to be larger, although that does open up the risk of sabotage of course, until we can clear more people.


I am not necessarily sure that larger is better. Throwing more people at a mission would provide more energy, but it also keep people away from doing other various functions that they might be better served at. We know there are ways to get bonuses with things such as missions. Instead of throwing more people at the issue, lets try to be better prepared and more organized instead. If people are not joining teams for likeminded interest, why are they joining teams?

Perhaps we should focus on having teams going out on an away mission together, and utilize that bonus. That would leave other members to use their abilities or powers in other useful manners.

I am having a second consideration regarding the Galactus mission currently as lack of preperation I feel will lead us to the same result here as well. I am wondering if we do not receive the group preperation prior to departing that is required, if it would be better to withdraw from it, and focus my energy elsewhere for today to perhaps research a tool that might be useful in future missions instead.

My belief is preperation is more important than numbers on these missions.

[Vision]

Mission summary:
Beast has trouble landing craft, forced to do so under (or due to?) difficulties.
Magneto prevents this from being total diaster.
Emma and I attempt to keep the psychic pressure at bay, but it is too much and still effects the team.
Collosus and Firebird fight men with no eyes who are undead. As we are fighting our way to the mutant, there suddenly is no storm and the mutant is gone.

Only person who comes out good here, I feel, is Magneto. The rest of us, it is hard to judge the performance of.

This is most surprising indeed, and contrary to my expectations, to be sure.

I recall a... suggestion... that Professor Xavier accompany the mission, I am curious why this did not happen?

[Vision]

We suggest Xavier's involvement with the hunting of the mutant, as he has had oppurtunity to find mutants in the past.Emma Frost and Magneto make fine additions to that team. and the other possibilities look like a formidable team.

Very concerning indeed.

[GhostRider]

One of the questions, and mainly this is because this is the one area I could help, is would more brute force in the mission help? It actually looks like we needed a little more of everything, but I, for personal reasons, am most interested in that angle.

[Vision]

We all received the same message nad I can tell you we were definitely fighting towards our target. We made progress, just not quickly enough.

Now that I am caught up, yes, this is the feedback I was looking for. I am interested in Charles' refusal to participate after our lord's suggestion. Also, as Quicksilver has said, the absence from the detailed report of action by any participant might also be instructive.

[NickFury]

Disappointing showing on the mission. My sources say the failure was due to improper planning and execution and not due to sabotage.

Another day goes by and we're still yet to accomplish anything. My agents and I are going on a mission later to find out more about this girl Mr. Sinister warned about and how this mission failure may affect our ability to squash the resistance.

Ghost Rider, do you have a light?

[ProfessorX]

Reasoning for why I did not go on the mission: It was suggested by many that having all of our powerful telepaths on one mission together might not be the optimum course of action.

Emma and Jean believed that they brought particular skills to the mission that would cause it to be successful. Emma was forced due to circumstances to commit early to the mission. Jean announced her intention to undertake the mission, and at that point I pulled out, out of a desire to not expose all of our telepaths on one mission.

Upon seeing the suggestion by the glorious Apocalypse I had hoped to have another opportunity to converse with Jean regarding which of us should undertake the mission, but that conversation never happened.

i'm also not sure -- do we think that Apoc has "inside information" on the missions that tell him who would be best suited to complete it, or was that just his suggestion based on my character?

[HumanTorch]

It seems pretty clear that just being part of the mission isn't very helpful. If we are going to do these missions, we'd better do them right and throw some energy into it. I hope everyone on the coming Galactus mission takes note and brings their A-game.

[NickFury]

Reasoning for why I did not go on the mission: It was suggested by many that having all of our powerful telepaths on one mission together might not be the optimum course of action.

Emma and Jean believed that they brought particular skills to the mission that would cause it to be successful. Emma was forced due to circumstances to commit early to the mission. Jean announced her intention to undertake the mission, and at that point I pulled out, out of a desire to not expose all of our telepaths on one mission.

Upon seeing the suggestion by the glorious Apocalypse I had hoped to have another opportunity to converse with Jean regarding which of us should undertake the mission, but that conversation never happened.

i'm also not sure -- do we think that Apoc has "inside information" on the missions that tell him who would be best suited to complete it, or was that just his suggestion based on my character?

Whatever your reasons may be, your inaction is not helping.

[ProfessorX]

I also remain unconvinced that a particular "skill mix" has an impact on the success of the mission. We are all talented individuals in our own right, and I feel that it is likely that the success of the mission is tied to the effort we put into it moreso than the particular individuals who undertake it.

unless it is in the rules - as i was just saying i need to go back and print out the post with the rules

[Magneto]

Dr. McCoy and Prelate Jean Grey have given fundamentally accurate recounts of events.

I would like to clarify -- Dr. McCoy was not affected by the psionic energy, the plane itself was. I was able to use my power to maintain the integrity of the craft; the Doctor was then able to land it.

The psionic storm was far more than we anticipated. Prelate Grey and Emma Frost -- two of the strongest telepaths we have ever known -- were unable to entirely mitigate its effects. For the remainder of the mission, I could feel it pull at me.

The eyeless, shambling horde of...things...that came at us were seemingly endless. Colossus and Firebird fought them with great strength and deserve mention for this.

We reached the center of the storm and -- nothing. There was no sign of the girl.

I saw no evidence of direct sabotage on anyone's part. Several members of the Brotherhood attended, but I saw no evidence that being a team provided us with benefit. As the team is newly formed, I can only guess that we need more time together.

Some have asked if the amount of energy devoted to the mission was important in this case. I believe that the answer is yes.

[Magneto]

It seems pretty clear that just being part of the mission isn't very helpful. If we are going to do these missions, we'd better do them right and throw some energy into it. I hope everyone on the coming Galactus mission takes note and brings their A-game.

Young Storm speaks wisely. For once.

[KangtheConqueror]

Ok, so we need to get more organized here it seems. And bigger in numbers and/or energy on the missions.

I"m ready to help. I saw a couple pages back that Vision invited me to a team, is there still a spot? If so, let me know and I'm in.

[GhostRider]

After seeing this, I will reverse my previous belief that small teams were better and easier to manage/monitor. It sounds like larger teams must have greater benefits.

[Scarlet Witch]

It seems pretty clear that just being part of the mission isn't very helpful. If we are going to do these missions, we'd better do them right and throw some energy into it. I hope everyone on the coming Galactus mission takes note and brings their A-game.

This makes sense to me -- perhaps a third every three days might be best, using full energy each time, then building up more when you're not on a mission?

[NickFury]

After seeing this, I will reverse my previous belief that small teams were better and easier to manage/monitor. It sounds like larger teams must have greater benefits.

Not even going to give me a light off your head.

[Magneto]

I also remain unconvinced that a particular "skill mix" has an impact on the success of the mission. We are all talented individuals in our own right, and I feel that it is likely that the success of the mission is tied to the effort we put into it moreso than the particular individuals who undertake it.

unless it is in the rules - as i was just saying i need to go back and print out the post with the rules

I respectfully disagree, Charles. I think both may be pertinent.

[ooc: The mission action section in the rules does not specify. I would like to think that our unique abilities would play a role in the mission. It might explain why Gambit and Quicksilver, even though they went on the mission, got no mention other than "present." Their archetypes may not have had an appropriate role in the mission. Note, this is my opinion, and based only on the tiny amount of actual evidence we have before us.]

[NickFury]

Anyone else have thoughts through the first day that Magneto and the Professor should get a room?

[GhostRider]

Not even going to give me a light off your head.

Hey Nick Fury, I sat through 10 minutes of credits in Iron Man just to see your appearance. I think it is you, my friend, that owes me a stogie and then I'll gladly light them for both of us.

[NickFury]

*pulls out a second cuban and gives it to GhostRider

[GhostRider]

*puffs away happily, shares flame from skull with Nick Fury.

[Magneto]

Anyone else have thoughts through the first day that Magneto and the Professor should get a room?

Human, I have been tolerant long enough.

ATTACK NICK FURY

[GhostRider]

Do you have room in S.H.I.E.L.D. for a biker?

[Magneto]

(ooc: purely an IC choice. I have no feel on anyone at this point. I was hoping to get something from the mission, but I did not.)

[GhostRider]

Human, I have been tolerant long enough.

ATTACK NICK FURY

Wow, wrong time to try and make friends!

[KangtheConqueror]

Ok, so what is on the docket for today exactly? Galacticus and the lynch vote?

[NickFury]

Do you have room in S.H.I.E.L.D. for a biker?

SHIELD would have great need for a rough rider such as yourself.

Invite GhostRider to SHIELD.

[NickFury]

(ooc: purely an IC choice. I have no feel on anyone at this point. I was hoping to get something from the mission, but I did not.)

(OOC) Yeah, from an IC perspective it's logical Magneto would vote for a non mutant with nothing else to go on.

[GhostRider]

second creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.
join S.H.I.E.L.D.

[GhostRider]

Wasn't sure if I had to second. I'm happy to be accepted somewhere after my days of belonging at the carnival (NO, I'm not a carny). It's ashame they all turned evil and I had to slay them. Hopefully S.H.I.E.L.D. goes better!

[NickFury]

Welcome GhostRider. You will be in charge of our mutant division on level 8. Feel free to recruit other agents under your command.

[NickFury]

I leave for my mission to find out more about this child prodigy and how the resistance plans to use her. GhostRider is the leader of SHIELD while I am away.

(OOC) I am leaving for work, but will be on after to handle lynch/attack.

[GhostRider]

Good luck on the mission Nick Fury and others. We need to do well here after our previous result.

[ProfessorX]

The Brotherhood of Mutants wishes to remind those with outstanding invitations:

INVITE SCARLET WITCH
INVITE COLOSSUS

[GhostRider]

Scarlet Witch, if you wish to be separate from your father and get out from under his judgemental gaze, I would happily extend an invitation for you to join us at S.H.I.E.L.D.

invite Scarlet Witch

[GhostRider]

Also, Punisher, you seem quite similar to me in, well, your interest to make things happen. If you don't mind having a biker next to you, I think we could make the traitors pay for their mistakes.

invite Punisher to S.H.I.E.L.D.

[GhostRider]

The invite to Scarlet Witch should read:

invite Scarlet Witch to join S.H.I.E.L.D.

[Scarlet Witch]

Tough decision. I'm still not sure I would be of much assistance to a team, but it seems this is more about choosing sides than helping out, which is fine. I definitely don't plan to join Daddy's Brotherhood of Mutants. I might have been interested in joining the Vision's Surfer Squad, but I wasn't invited, while my father was. That left only the Brethren that had invited me, until S.H.I.E.L.D came along. Hrm.

[Mimic]

Dr. McCoy and Prelate Jean Grey have given fundamentally accurate recounts of events.

I would like to clarify -- Dr. McCoy was not affected by the psionic energy, the plane itself was. I was able to use my power to maintain the integrity of the craft; the Doctor was then able to land it.

The psionic storm was far more than we anticipated. Prelate Grey and Emma Frost -- two of the strongest telepaths we have ever known -- were unable to entirely mitigate its effects. For the remainder of the mission, I could feel it pull at me.

The eyeless, shambling horde of...things...that came at us were seemingly endless. Colossus and Firebird fought them with great strength and deserve mention for this.

We reached the center of the storm and -- nothing. There was no sign of the girl.

I saw no evidence of direct sabotage on anyone's part. Several members of the Brotherhood attended, but I saw no evidence that being a team provided us with benefit. As the team is newly formed, I can only guess that we need more time together.

Some have asked if the amount of energy devoted to the mission was important in this case. I believe that the answer is yes.
Perhaps failure was due to:

1. Psionic Storm (needed more telepaths on the mission)
2. Eyeless humanoids were overwhelming

I'd be interested to know how much energy Colossus and Firebird spent as well as Gambit and Quicksilver. Maybe Colossus and Firebird spent a certain amount of energy that reached a threshold to which they contributed. This will be important to note on the Galactus mission later today.

We don't have much time to decide the strategy for the Galactus mission.

[JeanGrey]

Let's turn to who to standard attack (vote) for. I am thinking that I am much less likely to look at those who have been very active in the conversation. Off the top of my head I remember substantial contributions from Magneto, Prof X, GhostRider, Nightcrawler, the Beast, and Nick Fury. I know there are others as well but that's from the top of my head and so I would prefer not to attack any of those people, though I would have to join with Magneto on Mr. Fury if the need arises.

[Quicksilver]

I'm not happy with all this internal competition. We all serve our master.

[GhostRider]

Perhaps failure was due to:

1. Psionic Storm (needed more telepaths on the mission)
2. Eyeless humanoids were overwhelming



I do have to admit to not being as well-versed in our colleagues as some of you seem to be. Are there those among us who could have created this storm through their logical powers or these humanoids or are we assuming they are a game dynamic?

[GhostRider]

Tough decision. I'm still not sure I would be of much assistance to a team, but it seems this is more about choosing sides than helping out, which is fine. I definitely don't plan to join Daddy's Brotherhood of Mutants. I might have been interested in joining the Vision's Surfer Squad, but I wasn't invited, while my father was. That left only the Brethren that had invited me, until S.H.I.E.L.D came along. Hrm.

Sorry Scarlet Witch, I was looking at your history with the Ultimates and that relationship with Nick Fury. Quicksilver would likely be on this list as well.

[JeanGrey]

I'm not happy with all this internal competition. We all serve our master.
We serve him by finding the traitors. I care as much as the next person about people, but I want to root out evil.

[Quicksilver]

I do have to admit to not being as well-versed in our colleagues as some of you seem to be. Are there those among us who could have created this storm through their logical powers or these humanoids or are we assuming they are a game dynamic?
I believe if one of our psychics had been the one to sabotage it, we would have known. this mission was just a failure.

[Quicksilver]

DOLA, This feeling comes from Hoopsguy.

[Mr.Fantastic]

Let's turn to who to standard attack (vote) for. I am thinking that I am much less likely to look at those who have been very active in the conversation. Off the top of my head I remember substantial contributions from Magneto, Prof X, GhostRider, Nightcrawler, the Beast, and Nick Fury. I know there are others as well but that's from the top of my head and so I would prefer not to attack any of those people, though I would have to join with Magneto on Mr. Fury if the need arises.

It will be very easy for me to attack Victor Von Doom based on our past and the horrible things he has done to both myself and my family. I am waiting to at least give him the decency to show up prior to my assault however. Even when he does arrive, I may still go after him if I do not see a better alternative today.

[Punisher]

Let's turn to who to standard attack (vote) for. I am thinking that I am much less likely to look at those who have been very active in the conversation. Off the top of my head I remember substantial contributions from Magneto, Prof X, GhostRider, Nightcrawler, the Beast, and Nick Fury. I know there are others as well but that's from the top of my head and so I would prefer not to attack any of those people, though I would have to join with Magneto on Mr. Fury if the need arises.
I'm not into this psycho mumbo jumbo stuff. I'm into punishment. Someone's taking a shotgun blast, it's just a matter of eenie-meenie-minie-moe at this point.

[Mimic]

I do have to admit to not being as well-versed in our colleagues as some of you seem to be. Are there those among us who could have created this storm through their logical powers or these humanoids or are we assuming they are a game dynamic?
I apologize, my connection to FOFC seems to be running extremely slowly at the moment. I'm a big comic geek, but I'm not familiar with certain characters playing the game.

There are certainly characters that could create the storm, including myself. Without going back to check on the mutant the team was going to get, there's a possibility that he/she was the one who created the storm, etc. I remember he/she was an Omega level mutant.

Another possibility was that it was some evil faction within our midst who prevented the mission from occuring. Certainly, the servants of Apocalypse knew who was going on the mission and if there are unloyal ones who did not go on the mission then they would have had a leg up in coming up with a strategy to defeat those that went.

A third possibility was that it was some unrevealed foe. The Mole Man comes to mind with his minions, but he does not have psionic powers.

[KangtheConqueror]

So who all is signed up for the Galactic mission and do we need more?

[Mimic]

Sorry Scarlet Witch, I was looking at your history with the Ultimates and that relationship with Nick Fury. Quicksilver would likely be on this list as well.
I'd be careful about looking at the Ultimate Universe. This game is not set there, so that history and relationships are not applicable, I believe.

[GhostRider]

Ahhh, thank you Mimic, I didn't realize there was a distinction.

[Punisher]

ATTACK SPIDERMAN

I'm all about the peace and quiet, but the insect has been far too quiet. I just can't trust a man behind a mask.

[HumanTorch]

Young Storm speaks wisely. For once.

Thanks grandpa.

[ProfessorX]

Calvin - would you care to join the Brotherhood? We feel that you would make an incredibly valuable addition to our team.

INVITE MIMIC TO BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS

[Mr.Fantastic]

So who all is signed up for the Galactic mission and do we need more?


I am signed up for it and have sent in my instructions regarding how much energy I would like to spend for it. I still echo my earlier concerns however, that leaving these important missions to last minute to try to round up forces for will leave us with the same results as previous.

I will be tied up in my lab for a while working on various things. Hopefully someone with more free time can round up a proper team for this mission, so we don't all waste our time and energy once again.

[ProfessorX]

I am signed up for it and have sent in my instructions regarding how much energy I would like to spend for it. I still echo my earlier concerns however, that leaving these important missions to last minute to try to round up forces for will leave us with the same results as previous.

I will be tied up in my lab for a while working on various things. Hopefully someone with more free time can round up a proper team for this mission, so we don't all waste our time and energy once again.

I agree with Reed. I think we need to plan better, further in advance, due to people's schedules. We should look to organize the second mission against Galactacus right now as well.

We should also maintain a roster of folks interested in volunteering for the second mission.

If nobody else cares to volunteer their effort for this, I will set my intellect to it.

[Scarlet Witch]

I'd be careful about looking at the Ultimate Universe. This game is not set there, so that history and relationships are not applicable, I believe.

(ooc) whew, I didn't know what he was talking about -- I'm only familiar with the Wikipedia Universe (/ooc)

[ProfessorX]

wikipedia is totally so useful for this game!

[Scarlet Witch]

ATTACK SPIDERMAN

I'm all about the peace and quiet, but the insect has been far too quiet. I just can't trust a man behind a mask.

(ooc) A spider is an arachnid. Eight legs, six legs! (/ooc)

[GhostRider]

If there is value in my participation, I would gladly ride along on the mission.

[Vision]

Reasoning for why I did not go on the mission: It was suggested by many that having all of our powerful telepaths on one mission together might not be the optimum course of action.

Emma and Jean believed that they brought particular skills to the mission that would cause it to be successful. Emma was forced due to circumstances to commit early to the mission. Jean announced her intention to undertake the mission, and at that point I pulled out, out of a desire to not expose all of our telepaths on one mission.

Upon seeing the suggestion by the glorious Apocalypse I had hoped to have another opportunity to converse with Jean regarding which of us should undertake the mission, but that conversation never happened.

i'm also not sure -- do we think that Apoc has "inside information" on the missions that tell him who would be best suited to complete it, or was that just his suggestion based on my character?

Charles, you are currently my only suspect, based on the foolishness you've shown. I was anticipating that you would claim not to have seen our lord's instruction (which claim would have actually made you look even worse, incidentally). To readily admit that he whom we serve shall not be the final arbiter in your decisions is on its face a treasonous act.

I hereby announce my intention to attack Charles Xavier today, barring some unforeseen evidence which might turn up.

[Magneto]

wikipedia is totally so useful for this game!
+2

[GhostRider]

wikipedia is totally so useful for this game!

+50! Although that's how I stumbled onto the Ultimate Universe as well, so I need to restrain my zeal with using Wikipedia

[Vision]

Dr. McCoy and Prelate Jean Grey have given fundamentally accurate recounts of events.

I would like to clarify -- Dr. McCoy was not affected by the psionic energy, the plane itself was. I was able to use my power to maintain the integrity of the craft; the Doctor was then able to land it.

The psionic storm was far more than we anticipated. Prelate Grey and Emma Frost -- two of the strongest telepaths we have ever known -- were unable to entirely mitigate its effects. For the remainder of the mission, I could feel it pull at me.

The eyeless, shambling horde of...things...that came at us were seemingly endless. Colossus and Firebird fought them with great strength and deserve mention for this.

We reached the center of the storm and -- nothing. There was no sign of the girl.

I saw no evidence of direct sabotage on anyone's part. Several members of the Brotherhood attended, but I saw no evidence that being a team provided us with benefit. As the team is newly formed, I can only guess that we need more time together.

Some have asked if the amount of energy devoted to the mission was important in this case. I believe that the answer is yes.

Magneto, thank you for this account. It confirms what we've already learned, and adds your unique perspective as well.

Also, it reinforces my concern, shared by Pietro himself, that every participant save one seemed instrumental to the effort expended in the mission.

So I must ask: why the lack of result from the speedster, Quicksilver?

[ProfessorX]

Foolishness? Is it foolish to be prudent? It is only human to value one's own life.