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Post by superkamiguy1 on May 19, 2023 3:49:41 GMT
The New Recruit Trainees assembled together in a giant sized auditorium and walked around until they found their seats. Vlad took a moment to take in the sheer amount of otherworldly beings around them. Fairies, Insectoids, Animal Beings, Minotaurs, Centaurs, Slimes, Goblins, Toads, Aliens and various others all in attendance, including even some humans, to begin their training to become Agents to protect the supernatural and human worlds! This was amazing. He'd attended numerous parties at their Castle and others, and thrown several of his own, but he was still impressed by the sheer amount of otherworldly beings in attendance around them. While he noticed he was the only Vampire in attendance it still warmed his undead heart to see so many of them gathered together for the same cause. "This is amazing." Vlad whispered. "It's fantastic right?" Victor asked in return. "To think everyone here came together to unify for the same cause." "It's great to see." Vlad agreed. "I can't wait to see everyone in action together." "I'm curious as to how a Ranger Suit would work with Slimes. We'd have to customize them for shapeshifting." "I'm sure the Science Division can find a way to make them work." Vlad assured his Franken-Friend. "Yeah, if anybody can figure it out, it's them." As everyone else settled in to the Auditorium, the curtains parted to reveal an initially empty stage until Commander Skull dropped his Invisibility Cloak Spell and revealed himself and a few veteran agents standing alongside him. Lupus looked across the Auditorium directly at Vlad and smiled. (Well Batty. I sure hope you're ready for what's coming.) Ericka quietly laughed in a sing song manner as she examined the future Agents. She could feel the potential in every single one of them. This was going to be fun. Torrential gave them a wide toothy grin. The various Veterans looked over the group while Commander Skull stepped forward to give his welcoming speech to the assembled potentials. He'd even changed into a more simplistic professional black and white business, albeit still high class, business suit tuxedo for the meeting to address the recruits for this. Despite his eyes lacking any pupils, indeed they were pitch black empty voids as was the hole where a nose would've been, but the black empty void of his eyes seemed inescapable. The sheer emptiness where there should have been eyes drew you into them and stared back at you as he commanded the presence of everyone in view. His multifanged mouth, despite not being able to move on account of not having lips and thus being in a permanent smile, nevertheless further added to the air of authority afforded to him by his sheer intimidating presence and professional suit. His ghostly white skull shined in the bioluminescent lights shining down on them from above.  As he stepped forward a Tripod Microphone Stand grew out of the stage and rose up to his head and the microphone stretched outwards to him on top of a tentacle. He calmly took it and patted the tentacle and it retracted into the stand. Commander Skull finally raised the microphone up to address everyone. "Yohohoho! Yohohoho! What a spectacular gathering of heroes I see in front of me today! Men, women, everything in between all from different species and races have all gathered here together with the dream of joining the ranks of this prestigious organization in order to protect and shepherd their fellow Supernaturals, Extraterrestrials, Mutants, Humans and all others in order to bring about a future of true prosperity and peace for all of us one and all! The path ahead of you is going to be turbulent and harsh one fraught with hardships but I see the potential in all of you to pass these tests with flying colors! The training just ahead of you will be hard but the fact that you have arrived here at all means you were willing to take that giant first step towards your future knowing of the perils that await you ahead, looking them in the eyes, and telling them to BRING IT ON! Am I right?" The Recruits in the Auditorium cheered in response! "That's right! That's the winning spirit I love to see! Face down the coming obstacles in front of you and break them down and conquer them without hesitation! Work together and unite as one and you'll breeze right through the training and come out the other end as true heroes! ARE YOU PREPARED?!" "SIR YES SIR!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" "SIR YES SIR!" "Splendid, splendid! Exactly what I like to hear! No Bones About It! Now prepare yourselves! The cards you are about to receive will detail which team you are in. Assemble together with your assigned groups and you will be lead to your respective instructors to begin your 15 Month Training Course! See you when you get back! Now then!" He lowered his pinky and ring fingers on his right hand and raised his middle and index fingers and placed his thumb against them and raised his hand to his face. "Ninja Paper Art: Sorting Cards!" He then held his hand out with all five fingers held up and released a stream of intricately designed metallic cards from his hand that flew around the room to the hands of every one of them new recruits. One card for every one of them. The moment they got their cards the cards glowed with energy and the Recruits looked down at the cards to see where they would be assigned.  |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on May 28, 2023 18:47:03 GMT
The New Recruit Trainees assembled together in a giant sized auditorium and walked around until they found their seats. Vlad took a moment to take in the sheer amount of otherworldly beings around them. Fairies, Insectoids, Animal Beings, Minotaurs, Centaurs, Slimes, Goblins, Toads, Aliens and various others all in attendance, including even some humans, to begin their training to become Agents to protect the supernatural and human worlds! This was amazing. He'd attended numerous parties at their Castle and others, and thrown several of his own, but he was still impressed by the sheer amount of otherworldly beings in attendance around them. While he noticed he was the only Vampire in attendance it still warmed his undead heart to see so many of them gathered together for the same cause. "This is amazing." Vlad whispered. "It's fantastic right?" Victor asked in return. "To think everyone here came together to unify for the same cause." "It's great to see." Vlad agreed. "I can't wait to see everyone in action together." "I'm curious as to how a Ranger Suit would work with Slimes. We'd have to customize them for shapeshifting." "I'm sure the Science Division can find a way to make them work." Vlad assured his Franken-Friend. "Yeah, if anybody can figure it out, it's them." As everyone else settled in to the Auditorium, the curtains parted to reveal an initially empty stage until Commander Skull dropped his Invisibility Cloak Spell and revealed himself and a few veteran agents standing alongside him. Lupus looked across the Auditorium directly at Vlad and smiled. (Well Batty. I sure hope you're ready for what's coming.) Ericka quietly laughed in a sing song manner as she examined the future Agents. She could feel the potential in every single one of them. This was going to be fun. Torrential gave them a wide toothy grin. The various Veterans looked over the group while Commander Skull stepped forward to give his welcoming speech to the assembled potentials. He'd even changed into a more simplistic professional black and white business, albeit still high class, business suit tuxedo for the meeting to address the recruits for this. Despite his eyes lacking any pupils, indeed they were pitch black empty voids as was the hole where a nose would've been, but the black empty void of his eyes seemed inescapable. The sheer emptiness where there should have been eyes drew you into them and stared back at you as he commanded the presence of everyone in view. His multifanged mouth, despite not being able to move on account of not having lips and thus being in a permanent smile, nevertheless further added to the air of authority afforded to him by his sheer intimidating presence and professional suit. His ghostly white skull shined in the bioluminescent lights shining down on them from above. As he stepped forward a Tripod Microphone Stand grew out of the stage and rose up to his head and the microphone stretched outwards to him on top of a tentacle. He calmly took it and patted the tentacle and it retracted into the stand. Commander Skull finally raised the microphone up to address everyone. "Yohohoho! Yohohoho! What a spectacular gathering of heroes I see in front of me today! Men, women, everything in between all from different species and races have all gathered here together with the dream of joining the ranks of this prestigious organization in order to protect and shepherd their fellow Supernaturals, Extraterrestrials, Mutants, Humans and all others in order to bring about a future of true prosperity and peace for all of us one and all! The path ahead of you is going to be turbulent and harsh one fraught with hardships but I see the potential in all of you to pass these tests with flying colors! The training just ahead of you will be hard but the fact that you have arrived here at all means you were willing to take that giant first step towards your future knowing of the perils that await you ahead, looking them in the eyes, and telling them to BRING IT ON! Am I right?" The Recruits in the Auditorium cheered in response! "That's right! That's the winning spirit I love to see! Face down the coming obstacles in front of you and break them down and conquer them without hesitation! Work together and unite as one and you'll breeze right through the training and come out the other end as true heroes! ARE YOU PREPARED?!" "SIR YES SIR!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" "SIR YES SIR!" "Splendid, splendid! Exactly what I like to hear! No Bones About It! Now prepare yourselves! The cards you are about to receive will detail which team you are in. Assemble together with your assigned groups and you will be lead to your respective instructors to begin your 15 Month Training Course! See you when you get back! Now then!" He lowered his pinky and ring fingers on his right hand and raised his middle and index fingers and placed his thumb against them and raised his hand to his face. "Ninja Paper Art: Sorting Cards!" He then held his hand out with all five fingers held up and released a stream of intricately designed metallic cards from his hand that flew around the room to the hands of every one of them new recruits. One card for every one of them. The moment they got their cards the cards glowed with energy and the Recruits looked down at the cards to see where they would be assigned. Kurata, Reeva, Victor, Vlad and the others ended up in the same group and an Agent lead them out the side doors, down a corridor, past a set of doors and through another door into a large room with another door waiting for them. She paused and turned back to face the recruits. "Al-right kids listen up! Once you pass through these doors you'll be transported to the training center on the distant planet Bodroutera in The Isolated Dimension Renoth where you will remain for the next fifteen months! You can expect wildly fluctuating temperatures, higher levels of gravity, strenuous conditions and long hard days ahead of you! A single day on Bodroutera lasts 36.86 hours and a year lasts 441 days! Despite this, we expect nothing less than 110% effort from all of you in your upcoming training. We don't do things by halves and we don't expect any of you to do so either." She smiled at them. "Mikhael is one of our best and brightest Trainers though so you should be just fine. He's going to turn you into exactly what he is: Indestructible Men And Women Without Fear." She placed her palm on a console and the door opened up revealing the gateway that would lead them to the Training World. (Basic Training all over again. This is going to be fun.) Kurata noted. (First time on another planet. This will be fun.) Vlad mused internally. (Ohhh this is getting interesting!) Victor cheered within his mind. (...Am I gonna die?) Reeva questioned. (Ehhhh....probably not. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. I will make my parents and Master Rosenberg proud! Yeah, yeah, lets do this!) The others in the group were sharing similar sentiments. Vlad took the first step forward towards and into the portal which instantly transported him to the landing pad inside of the Training Facility on the planet. He stepped off of the landing pad and looked around. Unlike Monster Mash HQ this place was sleek and metallic. The overall design of the facility was clean and futuristic like they'd stepped into a Sci-Fi Setting. There were numerous Agents stationed all around the Facility but the one that grabbed his attention was the colossal cyborg standing in the middle of the room staring them down. He was built completely different from anyone they'd met until now. His helmet seemed at least vaguely Ranger-like but the rest of his body was comprised of sleek shining white armor with gold lines worn over black armor also with glowing golden lines. The cyborg was built like a revamped upgraded Robocop! He was a walking tank! There were rumors that he'd been designed using either parts or inspiration from Gosei's Robo-Knight but nobody had clarified and obviously the secrets of his design were deeply classified.  The rest of the recruits in Team Alpha arrived and stared up at him. Even Kurata was impressed by his design. He wasn't as human looking as the Space Cyborgs from her Generation but his design was impressively advanced regardless. As she scanned him she noticed he had parts to him that were actually different than the Cyborgs she'd seen before. Which made sense. A Cyborg built on Earth would be different than one built in Space. Still him being so bulky was a surprise. Even the Older Model Supernova Cyborgs, while just as if not more mechanical than him, were sleeker and more agile looking than the absolute wrecking machine towering over them now. She was able to pick up on numerous weapons built into his body as well. One of the benefits of such a massive cyborg body, one that the Cyborgs from Kurata's generation lacked, would be the ability to install an entire armory into their bodies. He was a walking tank and an entire armory all in one. She made the mental note that it would be more accurate to refer to him as a battleship in that case. This was Huntsman Mikhael. Their Drill Sergeant for the next 15 Months on this Alien World. An entire dimension away. Mikhael waited for everyone to assemble together inside of the base and line-up before he spoke to them. "That's everyone. Lets begin with your first test." He spoke with authority and confidence. Even with the mechanical robotic tone from his helmet his deep, booming, mechanical voice commanding authority and radiating force and power! In fact he was radiating so much power that his commanding presence was emitted outwards and washing over them in waves. The recruits felt the pressure waves crash over them threatening to overwhelm their wills and minds and crush them to the floor. Kurata was surprised but hardened her will and stood tall. (Seriously? This is certainly one hell of an introduction! He's not as strong as Andromeda but it's still impressive!) Reeva nearly buckled but she was able straighten back up and push back. (Heh. You'll need to do better than that. I trained with Master Rosenberg!) Victor was caught off guard and briefly started to falter but he firmly put his foot down and stood back up while steeling his will. (NO! I will not fall here! I will rise to this challenge and make my family proud!) Vlad smiled as he withstood the pressure waves. (Will Breaking, huh? That's one hell of a welcome.) The various other recruits were rocked by it but they managed to withstand the crushing pressure and either remained standing or regained their footing and stood at attention. They couldn't see Mikhael's expression behind his helmet, if he even had one, but he stopped trying to crush their will and the room returned to normal. "Well done. You have passed the first test. Now we can begin your real training. My name is Huntsman Mikhael. For the duration of your training you will refer to me as Drill Sergeant. Welcome To Hell." |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Jun 17, 2023 17:51:32 GMT
The New Recruit Trainees assembled together in a giant sized auditorium and walked around until they found their seats. Vlad took a moment to take in the sheer amount of otherworldly beings around them. Fairies, Insectoids, Animal Beings, Minotaurs, Centaurs, Slimes, Goblins, Toads, Aliens and various others all in attendance, including even some humans, to begin their training to become Agents to protect the supernatural and human worlds! This was amazing. He'd attended numerous parties at their Castle and others, and thrown several of his own, but he was still impressed by the sheer amount of otherworldly beings in attendance around them. While he noticed he was the only Vampire in attendance it still warmed his undead heart to see so many of them gathered together for the same cause. "This is amazing." Vlad whispered. "It's fantastic right?" Victor asked in return. "To think everyone here came together to unify for the same cause." "It's great to see." Vlad agreed. "I can't wait to see everyone in action together." "I'm curious as to how a Ranger Suit would work with Slimes. We'd have to customize them for shapeshifting." "I'm sure the Science Division can find a way to make them work." Vlad assured his Franken-Friend. "Yeah, if anybody can figure it out, it's them." As everyone else settled in to the Auditorium, the curtains parted to reveal an initially empty stage until Commander Skull dropped his Invisibility Cloak Spell and revealed himself and a few veteran agents standing alongside him. Lupus looked across the Auditorium directly at Vlad and smiled. (Well Batty. I sure hope you're ready for what's coming.) Ericka quietly laughed in a sing song manner as she examined the future Agents. She could feel the potential in every single one of them. This was going to be fun. Torrential gave them a wide toothy grin. The various Veterans looked over the group while Commander Skull stepped forward to give his welcoming speech to the assembled potentials. He'd even changed into a more simplistic professional black and white business, albeit still high class, business suit tuxedo for the meeting to address the recruits for this. Despite his eyes lacking any pupils, indeed they were pitch black empty voids as was the hole where a nose would've been, but the black empty void of his eyes seemed inescapable. The sheer emptiness where there should have been eyes drew you into them and stared back at you as he commanded the presence of everyone in view. His multifanged mouth, despite not being able to move on account of not having lips and thus being in a permanent smile, nevertheless further added to the air of authority afforded to him by his sheer intimidating presence and professional suit. His ghostly white skull shined in the bioluminescent lights shining down on them from above. As he stepped forward a Tripod Microphone Stand grew out of the stage and rose up to his head and the microphone stretched outwards to him on top of a tentacle. He calmly took it and patted the tentacle and it retracted into the stand. Commander Skull finally raised the microphone up to address everyone. "Yohohoho! Yohohoho! What a spectacular gathering of heroes I see in front of me today! Men, women, everything in between all from different species and races have all gathered here together with the dream of joining the ranks of this prestigious organization in order to protect and shepherd their fellow Supernaturals, Extraterrestrials, Mutants, Humans and all others in order to bring about a future of true prosperity and peace for all of us one and all! The path ahead of you is going to be turbulent and harsh one fraught with hardships but I see the potential in all of you to pass these tests with flying colors! The training just ahead of you will be hard but the fact that you have arrived here at all means you were willing to take that giant first step towards your future knowing of the perils that await you ahead, looking them in the eyes, and telling them to BRING IT ON! Am I right?" The Recruits in the Auditorium cheered in response! "That's right! That's the winning spirit I love to see! Face down the coming obstacles in front of you and break them down and conquer them without hesitation! Work together and unite as one and you'll breeze right through the training and come out the other end as true heroes! ARE YOU PREPARED?!" "SIR YES SIR!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" "SIR YES SIR!" "Splendid, splendid! Exactly what I like to hear! No Bones About It! Now prepare yourselves! The cards you are about to receive will detail which team you are in. Assemble together with your assigned groups and you will be lead to your respective instructors to begin your 15 Month Training Course! See you when you get back! Now then!" He lowered his pinky and ring fingers on his right hand and raised his middle and index fingers and placed his thumb against them and raised his hand to his face. "Ninja Paper Art: Sorting Cards!" He then held his hand out with all five fingers held up and released a stream of intricately designed metallic cards from his hand that flew around the room to the hands of every one of them new recruits. One card for every one of them. The moment they got their cards the cards glowed with energy and the Recruits looked down at the cards to see where they would be assigned. Kurata, Reeva, Victor, Vlad and the others ended up in the same group and an Agent lead them out the side doors, down a corridor, past a set of doors and through another door into a large room with another door waiting for them. She paused and turned back to face the recruits. "Al-right kids listen up! Once you pass through these doors you'll be transported to the training center on the distant planet Bodroutera in The Isolated Dimension Renoth where you will remain for the next fifteen months! You can expect wildly fluctuating temperatures, higher levels of gravity, strenuous conditions and long hard days ahead of you! A single day on Bodroutera lasts 36.86 hours and a year lasts 441 days! Despite this, we expect nothing less than 110% effort from all of you in your upcoming training. We don't do things by halves and we don't expect any of you to do so either." She smiled at them. "Mikhael is one of our best and brightest Trainers though so you should be just fine. He's going to turn you into exactly what he is: Indestructible Men And Women Without Fear." She placed her palm on a console and the door opened up revealing the gateway that would lead them to the Training World. (Basic Training all over again. This is going to be fun.) Kurata noted. (First time on another planet. This will be fun.) Vlad mused internally. (Ohhh this is getting interesting!) Victor cheered within his mind. (...Am I gonna die?) Reeva questioned. (Ehhhh....probably not. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. I will make my parents and Master Rosenberg proud! Yeah, yeah, lets do this!) The others in the group were sharing similar sentiments. Vlad took the first step forward towards and into the portal which instantly transported him to the landing pad inside of the Training Facility on the planet. He stepped off of the landing pad and looked around. Unlike Monster Mash HQ this place was sleek and metallic. The overall design of the facility was clean and futuristic like they'd stepped into a Sci-Fi Setting. There were numerous Agents stationed all around the Facility but the one that grabbed his attention was the colossal cyborg standing in the middle of the room staring them down. He was built completely different from anyone they'd met until now. His helmet seemed at least vaguely Ranger-like but the rest of his body was comprised of sleek shining white armor with gold lines worn over black armor also with glowing golden lines. The cyborg was built like a revamped upgraded Robocop! He was a walking tank! There were rumors that he'd been designed using either parts or inspiration from Gosei's Robo-Knight but nobody had clarified and obviously the secrets of his design were deeply classified. The rest of the recruits in Team Alpha arrived and stared up at him. Even Kurata was impressed by his design. He wasn't as human looking as the Space Cyborgs from her Generation but his design was impressively advanced regardless. As she scanned him she noticed he had parts to him that were actually different than the Cyborgs she'd seen before. Which made sense. A Cyborg built on Earth would be different than one built in Space. Still him being so bulky was a surprise. Even the Older Model Supernova Cyborgs, while just as if not more mechanical than him, were sleeker and more agile looking than the absolute wrecking machine towering over them now. She was able to pick up on numerous weapons built into his body as well. One of the benefits of such a massive cyborg body, one that the Cyborgs from Kurata's generation lacked, would be the ability to install an entire armory into their bodies. He was a walking tank and an entire armory all in one. She made the mental note that it would be more accurate to refer to him as a battleship in that case. This was Huntsman Mikhael. Their Drill Sergeant for the next 15 Months on this Alien World. An entire dimension away. Mikhael waited for everyone to assemble together inside of the base and line-up before he spoke to them. "That's everyone. Lets begin with your first test." He spoke with authority and confidence. Even with the mechanical robotic tone from his helmet his deep, booming, mechanical voice commanding authority and radiating force and power! In fact he was radiating so much power that his commanding presence was emitted outwards and washing over them in waves. The recruits felt the pressure waves crash over them threatening to overwhelm their wills and minds and crush them to the floor. Kurata was surprised but hardened her will and stood tall. (Seriously? This is certainly one hell of an introduction! He's not as strong as Andromeda but it's still impressive!) Reeva nearly buckled but she was able straighten back up and push back. (Heh. You'll need to do better than that. I trained with Master Rosenberg!) Victor was caught off guard and briefly started to falter but he firmly put his foot down and stood back up while steeling his will. (NO! I will not fall here! I will rise to this challenge and make my family proud!) Vlad smiled as he withstood the pressure waves. (Will Breaking, huh? That's one hell of a welcome.) The various other recruits were rocked by it but they managed to withstand the crushing pressure and either remained standing or regained their footing and stood at attention. They couldn't see Mikhael's expression behind his helmet, if he even had one, but he stopped trying to crush their will and the room returned to normal. "Well done. You have passed the first test. Now we can begin your real training. My name is Huntsman Mikhael. For the duration of your training you will refer to me as Drill Sergeant. Welcome To Hell." "Now Listen up, Meat! I've got you here for the next fifteen months! Bodroutera is not for the weak hearted! The gravity is heavier here than it is on Earth, the temperatures will either make Death Valley look like a vacation spot or make Yakutsk like a Winter Wonderland! You will battle the icy cold chill of death and the raging flames of hell while the wind rips at you like scythes cutting into your bodies. I expect you weaklings to endure the hell that awaits you outside. I expect you to embrace it! To relish in it! To look forward to it every single day for the next 15 MONTHS WHILE I DRIVE YOU TO YOUR LIMITS AND BEYOND THEM! I will bring unspeakable pain throughout your entire bodies! Even a demon would scream from it! Once you survive my training, then and only then will you become a weapon! Until that time you lowly maggots are nothing but a bunch of c-ksuckers! I despise and look down upon you! Let's make one thing clear: my job is to find the limpdicks among you and weed them out! I won't have any stinking fuckers on our team keeping us from victory! There will be no laughing or crying! You are NOT living beings! You are nothing but unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit! Because I am hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me, the more you will learn. I am hard, but I am fair. There is no racial bigotry here, I do not look down on beings from other walks of life. Here, you are all equally worthless. And my orders are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to serve the Agency. Do you maggots understand that?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!"
"That's more like it! We've got over seventy miles of murderous obstacle course, snaking over the most twisted hellscape ever conceived. Maggots go in. You know what comes out the other side? MOTHERFUCKERS!" He explained to them while walking up to Vlad who stared up at the metal titan fearlessly. "Now, I understand we've got some fancy pants nouveau riche nobility fang bitch in here, that you, Vamp?" He asked while grabbing Vlad by his head and tilting it up while leaning down to look at him. " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good to know. But guess what, Batboy? All the money in the universe ain't gonna help you here. Your mommy and daddy and your basic bitch ass kissing servants aren't going to help you here either. You pull yourself back up by your own damn bootstraps here. I expect nothing less than complete and utter commitment to my every whim and beck and call, Vamp, you got that?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good." He moved on to speak with Victor next. "Hello, Lab Rat." "Hello Drill Sergeant." He replied politely. "I have to admit you're a fascinating creation, Adamina does some damn fine work, however, this is The Field, not your laboratory, you'll be expected to put in the work here and your accomplishments with The Science Division won't get you any special treatment either. I don't want to here any whining from you. Is that clear?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good." He moved on to Kurata. There was a moment of silence as the two cyborgs scanned one another before he broke the silence. "Now isn't that interesting?" He asked. "Looks like we've got a legend in the crew. You're one of The Space Militaries Shining Stars, right? 'Killing Machine' Kurata herself. That's you, isn't it?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Nice to finally meet you in person. The technology in your body is impressive, Kurata, definitely worth the years of service, which, of course, we thank you for. However!" He reached out and grabbed her and lifted her up to face his helmet. "Don't think that gives you a free ride here. I'm going to kick your ass as badly as everyone else. Hell, I might even kick it worse. Just to see what you're really made of. Is that clear?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT! THANK YOU DRILL SERGEANT! I WOULD EXPECT NOTHING LESS!" "Glad to hear it, maggot." He dropped her and Kurata landed on both feet, straightened up and got right back in line. Huntsman continued to interact with the troops to make sure they could stand up to it until he got to Reeva Deamonne and looked down at the comparatively tiniest girl in the lineup. "Huh. A Vile-lian Space Witch. I can't say that I've ever trained one of you. But don't think that that Harry Potter bullshit is going to earn you a free ride either. I'm going to break your little pink haired ass into pieces and put you back together again as the most badass motherfucker possible. You've been on Earth for centuries and it's well past time you reached your full potential. You won't even need your Magic after I'm finished with you. Now doesn't that sound nice?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Well, well, that's a surprising amount of spirit for a limp wristed glass boned mage. Lets see how well it holds up when I turn up the heat." Reeva considered pointing out that Vile-lian bones were closer to Xasceicium Steel in regards to strength and durability but knew that mouthing off or correcting him would just get her ass kicked so instead she focused on following the rules. " SIR! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT DRILL SERGEANT!" "Glad to hear it, runt." |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Oct 23, 2023 0:44:18 GMT
Kurata, Reeva, Victor, Vlad and the others ended up in the same group and an Agent lead them out the side doors, down a corridor, past a set of doors and through another door into a large room with another door waiting for them. She paused and turned back to face the recruits. "Al-right kids listen up! Once you pass through these doors you'll be transported to the training center on the distant planet Bodroutera in The Isolated Dimension Renoth where you will remain for the next fifteen months! You can expect wildly fluctuating temperatures, higher levels of gravity, strenuous conditions and long hard days ahead of you! A single day on Bodroutera lasts 36.86 hours and a year lasts 441 days! Despite this, we expect nothing less than 110% effort from all of you in your upcoming training. We don't do things by halves and we don't expect any of you to do so either." She smiled at them. "Mikhael is one of our best and brightest Trainers though so you should be just fine. He's going to turn you into exactly what he is: Indestructible Men And Women Without Fear." She placed her palm on a console and the door opened up revealing the gateway that would lead them to the Training World. (Basic Training all over again. This is going to be fun.) Kurata noted. (First time on another planet. This will be fun.) Vlad mused internally. (Ohhh this is getting interesting!) Victor cheered within his mind. (...Am I gonna die?) Reeva questioned. (Ehhhh....probably not. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. I will make my parents and Master Rosenberg proud! Yeah, yeah, lets do this!) The others in the group were sharing similar sentiments. Vlad took the first step forward towards and into the portal which instantly transported him to the landing pad inside of the Training Facility on the planet. He stepped off of the landing pad and looked around. Unlike Monster Mash HQ this place was sleek and metallic. The overall design of the facility was clean and futuristic like they'd stepped into a Sci-Fi Setting. There were numerous Agents stationed all around the Facility but the one that grabbed his attention was the colossal cyborg standing in the middle of the room staring them down. He was built completely different from anyone they'd met until now. His helmet seemed at least vaguely Ranger-like but the rest of his body was comprised of sleek shining white armor with gold lines worn over black armor also with glowing golden lines. The cyborg was built like a revamped upgraded Robocop! He was a walking tank! There were rumors that he'd been designed using either parts or inspiration from Gosei's Robo-Knight but nobody had clarified and obviously the secrets of his design were deeply classified. The rest of the recruits in Team Alpha arrived and stared up at him. Even Kurata was impressed by his design. He wasn't as human looking as the Space Cyborgs from her Generation but his design was impressively advanced regardless. As she scanned him she noticed he had parts to him that were actually different than the Cyborgs she'd seen before. Which made sense. A Cyborg built on Earth would be different than one built in Space. Still him being so bulky was a surprise. Even the Older Model Supernova Cyborgs, while just as if not more mechanical than him, were sleeker and more agile looking than the absolute wrecking machine towering over them now. She was able to pick up on numerous weapons built into his body as well. One of the benefits of such a massive cyborg body, one that the Cyborgs from Kurata's generation lacked, would be the ability to install an entire armory into their bodies. He was a walking tank and an entire armory all in one. She made the mental note that it would be more accurate to refer to him as a battleship in that case. This was Huntsman Mikhael. Their Drill Sergeant for the next 15 Months on this Alien World. An entire dimension away. Mikhael waited for everyone to assemble together inside of the base and line-up before he spoke to them. "That's everyone. Lets begin with your first test." He spoke with authority and confidence. Even with the mechanical robotic tone from his helmet his deep, booming, mechanical voice commanding authority and radiating force and power! In fact he was radiating so much power that his commanding presence was emitted outwards and washing over them in waves. The recruits felt the pressure waves crash over them threatening to overwhelm their wills and minds and crush them to the floor. Kurata was surprised but hardened her will and stood tall. (Seriously? This is certainly one hell of an introduction! He's not as strong as Andromeda but it's still impressive!) Reeva nearly buckled but she was able straighten back up and push back. (Heh. You'll need to do better than that. I trained with Master Rosenberg!) Victor was caught off guard and briefly started to falter but he firmly put his foot down and stood back up while steeling his will. (NO! I will not fall here! I will rise to this challenge and make my family proud!) Vlad smiled as he withstood the pressure waves. (Will Breaking, huh? That's one hell of a welcome.) The various other recruits were rocked by it but they managed to withstand the crushing pressure and either remained standing or regained their footing and stood at attention. They couldn't see Mikhael's expression behind his helmet, if he even had one, but he stopped trying to crush their will and the room returned to normal. "Well done. You have passed the first test. Now we can begin your real training. My name is Huntsman Mikhael. For the duration of your training you will refer to me as Drill Sergeant. Welcome To Hell." "Now Listen up, Meat! I've got you here for the next fifteen months! Bodroutera is not for the weak hearted! The gravity is heavier here than it is on Earth, the temperatures will either make Death Valley look like a vacation spot or make Yakutsk like a Winter Wonderland! You will battle the icy cold chill of death and the raging flames of hell while the wind rips at you like scythes cutting into your bodies. I expect you weaklings to endure the hell that awaits you outside. I expect you to embrace it! To relish in it! To look forward to it every single day for the next 15 MONTHS WHILE I DRIVE YOU TO YOUR LIMITS AND BEYOND THEM! I will bring unspeakable pain throughout your entire bodies! Even a demon would scream from it! Once you survive my training, then and only then will you become a weapon! Until that time you lowly maggots are nothing but a bunch of c-ksuckers! I despise and look down upon you! Let's make one thing clear: my job is to find the limpdicks among you and weed them out! I won't have any stinking fuckers on our team keeping us from victory! There will be no laughing or crying! You are NOT living beings! You are nothing but unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit! Because I am hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me, the more you will learn. I am hard, but I am fair. There is no racial bigotry here, I do not look down on beings from other walks of life. Here, you are all equally worthless. And my orders are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to serve the Agency. Do you maggots understand that?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!"
"That's more like it! We've got over seventy miles of murderous obstacle course, snaking over the most twisted hellscape ever conceived. Maggots go in. You know what comes out the other side? MOTHERFUCKERS!" He explained to them while walking up to Vlad who stared up at the metal titan fearlessly. "Now, I understand we've got some fancy pants nouveau riche nobility fang bitch in here, that you, Vamp?" He asked while grabbing Vlad by his head and tilting it up while leaning down to look at him. " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good to know. But guess what, Batboy? All the money in the universe ain't gonna help you here. Your mommy and daddy and your basic bitch ass kissing servants aren't going to help you here. You pull yourself back up by your own damn bootstraps here. I expect nothing less than complete and utter commitment to my every whim and beck and call, Vamp, you got that?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good." He moved on to speak with Victor next. "Hello, Lab Rat." "Hello Drill Sergeant." He replied politely. "I have to admit you're a fascinating creation, Adamina does some damn fine work, however, this is The Field, not your laboratory, you'll be expected to put in the work here and your accomplishments with The Science Division won't get you any special treatment either. I don't want to here any whining from you. Is that clear?" "YES DRILL SERGEANT!"
He kept walking and moved on to speak with Kurata. There was a moment of silence as the two cyborgs scanned one another before he broke the silence. "Now isn't that interesting?" He asked. "Looks like we've got a legend in the crew. You're one of The Space Militaries Shining Stars, right? 'Killing Machine' Kurata herself. That's you, isn't it?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Nice to finally meet you in person. The technology in your body is impressive, Kurata, definitely worth the years of service, which, of course, we thank you for. However!" He reached out and grabbed her and lifted her up to face his helmet. "Don't think that gives you a free ride here. I'm going to kick your ass as badly as everyone else. Hell, I might even kick it worse. Just to see what you're really made of. Is that clear?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT! THANK YOU DRILL SERGEANT! I WOULD EXPECT NOTHING LESS!" "Glad to hear it, maggot." He dropped her and Kurata landed on both feet, straightened up and got right back in line. Huntsman continued to interact with the troops to make sure they could stand up to it until he got to Reeva Deamonne and looked down at the comparatively tiniest girl in the lineup. "Huh. A Vile-lian Space Witch. I can't say that I've ever trained one of you. But don't think that that Harry Potter bullshit is going to earn you a free ride either. I'm going to break your little pink haired ass into pieces and put you back together again as the most badass motherfucker possible. You've been on Earth for centuries and it's well past time you reached your full potential. You won't even need your Magic after I'm finished with you. Now doesn't that sound nice?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Well, well, that's a surprising amount of spirit for a limp wristed glass boned mage. Lets see how well it holds up when I turn up the heat." Reeva considered pointing out that Vile-lian bones were closer to Xasceicium Steel in regards to strength and durability but knew that mouthing off or correcting him would just get her ass kicked so instead she focused on following the rules. " SIR! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT DRILL SERGEANT!" "Glad to hear it, runt." After roasting the trainees he walked back in front of the group and faced them. "ALRIGHT! Now listen up, runts, you're going to be following me outside until we pass the barrier. Starting today you runts are going to start training under the higher levels of gravity on this planet. You have one solid week to get used to it. If you can't pass this test then you aren't cut out for the rest. IS THAT CLEAR?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good. Then follow me." Huntsman turned around and walked to the doors on the far side of the room with the rest of them following behind. Vlad kept a stone cold expression on the outside but he couldn't help but feel excited. This was his first time on Alien Planet! How many Vampires in history had actually traveled to such a far away world? One that wasn't even in their solar system? This felt incredible! He was sure that the training would be incredibly hard but he knew he could, and would, tough it out until the day he finally passed. He had a duty, an obligation, to fulfill to Supernaturals, Humanity, and everyone else to become the Hero and Defender of their kind regardless of what challenges lay ahead of him. He had to pass these tests. (Bring it on, metalhead, bring it on.) Reeva practically had a spring in her step. After spending her entire life hearing about the stars while hiding out on Earth with her family she was finally, finally, at long last, on an alien planet! Sure, it wasn't in the M51 Galaxy, but that didn't mean much to her. Just the fact that she'd finally left Earth behind to visit another world felt so incredibly right to her! Whatever challenges lay ahead she was certain she could handle them. She would make her Master, her Friends and her Parents proud of her and defend the Earth and all of its lifeforms by becoming a whole new level of Ranger combining the Mystic Force Teachings with the Monster Mash's Methodology. One that would spread the best of both teachings not only across the world but up to the stars and prove to everyone that The Vilelians of The M51 Galaxy did not have to be monsters. The Universe had come a very long way since the days of Master Vile and Rita Repulsa after all. It was time to build a new legacy. Kurata meanwhile was just feeling nostalgic. It had been a long time since she'd been to space after all. She traveled all over the Universe during The War but had settled on Earth for so long that she'd almost forgotten the sensation of being off world. It felt good to finally be feeling that sensation again. And hell, she was even back in basic training! The nostalgia was hitting hard today. Looking back on it now, those years of hard training under Colonel Krauser Bullet were some of the best years of her life. The trainees followed him to a pair of double doors that lead into a lengthy hallway down towards another pair of double doors. Huntsman pressed a few buttons and the double doors slid open and he stepped out with the trainees. Several of them gasped in awe at seeing the massive wide expansive alien landscape. A massive red rocky alien landscape that looked almost 'Martian'. A mountainous desert terrain spotted with diverse pale and dark rocks. In the heart of this mountainous rocky alien desert, nature reveals its raw and captivating beauty. Towering peaks and jagged cliffs dominate the landscape, reaching towards the sky with an imposing presence. The barrenness of the surroundings is juxtaposed by the resilience of life that somehow thrives in this harsh environment. Sparse vegetation, adapted to survive the arid conditions, clings to the rocky outcrops, dotting the terrain with hints of green. The desert floor is a mosaic of earth tones, with sandy dunes and rugged stones scattered across the vast expanse. As the sun sets, casting a warm golden glow over the rugged horizon, the ethereal silence of this otherworldly desert enchants those who dare to venture into its mysterious depths. The sun beat down relentlessly on the rocky mountainous alien desert landscape, casting long shadows across the barren terrain. The air was dry and hot, and the only sound was the distant hum of a strange, pulsing energy field that seemed to reverberate through every molecule of the planet's atmosphere. The alien landscape stretched out before them like a canvas of iridescent hues, the sun-baked rocks and sand dunes glimmering with a surreal light. Monster Mash had gone all out on this alien world. The futuristic technology complimenting the alien landscape to really sell the idea of walking into an entirely new world. There was advanced machinery and drones and buildings everywhere along with various soldiers and Rangers, whom Kurata and Reeva recognized as SPD, hanging out around the area within the bubble of the barrier. Kurata took a deep breath in, inhaling and basking in the alien planet's air. "Ohhhhh this brings me back!" She laughed. "This is....this is space....this is outer space on an alien world..." Reeva gasped in awe while walking with everyone. "It's incredible. More incredible than I imagined..." (It's so weird. I feel like I'm closer to my home now than I ever did on Earth now.) "Now this is cool." Vlad commented quietly with a pure hearted fang bearing smile on his face. The rest of the trainees muttered similar platitudes and Huntsman let them have their fun. "This is so cool." A Toad-Woman noted. "Fantastic." A Minotaur Man commented. "Oh man feel that air! I can't wait to start flying here!" A Harpie-Lady laughed in excitement. "Awwww yeah! This is going to be great!" A beetle man chuckled in excitement. "Lets do this!" A cyclops called out. "Ahhhh so this is the Planetary Technology our division developed. Incredible. They did an amazing job with it." Victor noted. "That's right, kids, get it out of your system now. We'll see how you feel after you step out into the gravity." He lead them across the landscape until they reached the edge of the barrier and he turned around to face them. "Alright, Maggots, listen up. Beyond this barrier lies Gravity-Hell! The Higher Gravity will present you with your first test! If ANY of you want to turn tail and run away back to your mommies, then this is your one and only chance. If not, then step through the barrier and SHOW YOUR METTLE!" Naturally everyone stepped forward and they walked onto the various platforms in front of them, braced themselves, and stepped through the barriers onto the walkway out into the planet's higher gravity. At which point everyone but Kurata fell down onto their hands and knees from the pressure of the higher gravity crashing down all over their bodies simultaneously and even Kurata was pushed down onto one knee with her left hand slamming down on the walkway. Despite being the only one of them who had experience with higher gravity levels she'd been down on Earth for so long that the sudden gravity increase caught her off guard and pushed her down. "Alright then. Lets begin." |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Oct 25, 2023 2:56:01 GMT
"Now Listen up, Meat! I've got you here for the next fifteen months! Bodroutera is not for the weak hearted! The gravity is heavier here than it is on Earth, the temperatures will either make Death Valley look like a vacation spot or make Yakutsk like a Winter Wonderland! You will battle the icy cold chill of death and the raging flames of hell while the wind rips at you like scythes cutting into your bodies. I expect you weaklings to endure the hell that awaits you outside. I expect you to embrace it! To relish in it! To look forward to it every single day for the next 15 MONTHS WHILE I DRIVE YOU TO YOUR LIMITS AND BEYOND THEM! I will bring unspeakable pain throughout your entire bodies! Even a demon would scream from it! Once you survive my training, then and only then will you become a weapon! Until that time you lowly maggots are nothing but a bunch of c-ksuckers! I despise and look down upon you! Let's make one thing clear: my job is to find the limpdicks among you and weed them out! I won't have any stinking fuckers on our team keeping us from victory! There will be no laughing or crying! You are NOT living beings! You are nothing but unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit! Because I am hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me, the more you will learn. I am hard, but I am fair. There is no racial bigotry here, I do not look down on beings from other walks of life. Here, you are all equally worthless. And my orders are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to serve the Agency. Do you maggots understand that?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!"
"That's more like it! We've got over seventy miles of murderous obstacle course, snaking over the most twisted hellscape ever conceived. Maggots go in. You know what comes out the other side? MOTHERFUCKERS!" He explained to them while walking up to Vlad who stared up at the metal titan fearlessly. "Now, I understand we've got some fancy pants nouveau riche nobility fang bitch in here, that you, Vamp?" He asked while grabbing Vlad by his head and tilting it up while leaning down to look at him. " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good to know. But guess what, Batboy? All the money in the universe ain't gonna help you here. Your mommy and daddy and your basic bitch ass kissing servants aren't going to help you here. You pull yourself back up by your own damn bootstraps here. I expect nothing less than complete and utter commitment to my every whim and beck and call, Vamp, you got that?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good." He moved on analyzing the troops and paused when he saw Kurata. There was a moment of silence as the two cyborgs scanned one another before he broke the silence. "Now isn't that interesting?" He asked. "Looks like we've got a legend in the crew. You're one of The Space Militaries Shining Stars, right? 'Killing Machine' Kurata herself. That's you, isn't it?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Nice to finally meet you in person. The technology in your body is impressive, Kurata, definitely worth the years of service, which, of course, we thank you for. However!" He reached out and grabbed her and lifted her up to face his helmet. "Don't think that gives you a free ride here. I'm going to kick your ass as badly as everyone else. Hell, I might even kick it worse. Just to see what you're really made of. Is that clear?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT! THANK YOU DRILL SERGEANT! I WOULD EXPECT NOTHING LESS!" "Glad to hear it, maggot." He dropped her and Kurata landed on both feet, straightened up and got right back in line. Huntsman continued to interact with the troops to make sure they could stand up to it until he got to Reeva Deamonne and looked down at the comparatively tiniest girl in the lineup. "Huh. A Vile-lian Space Witch. I can't say that I've ever trained one of you. But don't think that that Harry Potter bullshit is going to earn you a free ride either. I'm going to break your little pink haired ass into pieces and put you back together again as the most badass motherfucker possible. You've been on Earth for centuries and it's well past time you reached your full potential. You won't even need your Magic after I'm finished with you. Now doesn't that sound nice?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Well, well, that's a surprising amount of spirit for a limp wristed glass boned mage. Lets see how well it holds up when I turn up the heat." Reeva considered pointing out that Vile-lian bones were closer to Xasceicium Steel in regards to strength and durability but knew that mouthing off or correcting him would just get her ass kicked so instead she focused on following the rules. " SIR! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT DRILL SERGEANT!" "Glad to hear it, runt." After roasting the trainees he walked back in front of the group and faced them. "ALRIGHT! Now listen up, runts, you're going to be following me outside until we pass the barrier. Starting today you runts are going to start training under the higher levels of gravity on this planet. You have one solid week to get used to it. If you can't pass this test then you aren't cut out for the rest. IS THAT CLEAR?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good. Then follow me." Huntsman turned around and walked to the doors on the far side of the room with the rest of them following behind. Vlad kept a stone cold expression on the outside but he couldn't help but feel excited. This was his first time on Alien Planet! How many Vampires in history had actually traveled to such a far away world? One that wasn't even in their solar system? This felt incredible! He was sure that the training would be incredibly hard but he knew he could, and would, tough it out until the day he finally passed. He had a duty, an obligation, to fulfill to Supernaturals, Humanity, and everyone else to become the Hero and Defender of their kind regardless of what challenges lay ahead of him. He had to pass these tests. (Bring it on, metalhead, bring it on.) Reeva practically had a spring in her step. After spending her entire life hearing about the stars while hiding out on Earth with her family she was finally, finally, at long last, on an alien planet! Sure, it wasn't in the M51 Galaxy, but that didn't mean much to her. Just the fact that she'd finally left Earth behind to visit another world felt so incredibly right to her! Whatever challenges lay ahead she was certain she could handle them. She would make her Master, her Friends and her Parents proud of her and defend the Earth and all of its lifeforms by becoming a whole new level of Ranger combining the Mystic Force Teachings with the Monster Mash's Methodology. One that would spread the best of both teachings not only across the world but up to the stars and prove to everyone that The Vilelians of The M51 Galaxy did not have to be monsters. The Universe had come a very long way since the days of Master Vile and Rita Repulsa after all. It was time to build a new legacy. Kurata meanwhile was just feeling nostalgic. It had been a long time since she'd been to space after all. She traveled all over the Universe during The War but had settled on Earth for so long that she'd almost forgotten the sensation of being off world. It felt good to finally be feeling that sensation again. And hell, she was even back in basic training! The nostalgia was hitting hard today. Looking back on it now, those years of hard training under Colonel Krauser Bullet were some of the best years of her life. The trainees followed him to a pair of double doors that lead into a lengthy hallway down towards another pair of double doors. Huntsman pressed a few buttons and the double doors slid open and he stepped out with the trainees. Several of them gasped in awe at seeing the massive wide expansive alien landscape. A massive red rocky alien landscape that looked almost 'Martian'. A mountainous desert terrain spotted with diverse pale and dark rocks. In the heart of this mountainous rocky alien desert, nature reveals its raw and captivating beauty. Towering peaks and jagged cliffs dominate the landscape, reaching towards the sky with an imposing presence. The barrenness of the surroundings is juxtaposed by the resilience of life that somehow thrives in this harsh environment. Sparse vegetation, adapted to survive the arid conditions, clings to the rocky outcrops, dotting the terrain with hints of green. The desert floor is a mosaic of earth tones, with sandy dunes and rugged stones scattered across the vast expanse. As the sun sets, casting a warm golden glow over the rugged horizon, the ethereal silence of this otherworldly desert enchants those who dare to venture into its mysterious depths. The sun beat down relentlessly on the rocky mountainous alien desert landscape, casting long shadows across the barren terrain. The air was dry and hot, and the only sound was the distant hum of a strange, pulsing energy field that seemed to reverberate through every molecule of the planet's atmosphere. The alien landscape stretched out before them like a canvas of iridescent hues, the sun-baked rocks and sand dunes glimmering with a surreal light. Monster Mash had gone all out on this alien world. The futuristic technology complimenting the alien landscape to really sell the idea of walking into an entirely new world. There was advanced machinery and drones and buildings everywhere along with various soldiers and Rangers, whom Kurata and Reeva recognized as SPD, hanging out around the area within the bubble of the barrier. Kurata took a deep breath in, inhaling and basking in the alien planet's air. "Ohhhhh this brings me back!" She laughed. "This is....this is space....this is outer space on an alien world..." Reeva gasped in awe while walking with everyone. "It's incredible. More incredible than I imagined..." (It's so weird. I feel like I'm closer to my home now than I ever did on Earth now.) "Now this is cool." Vlad commented quietly with a pure hearted fang bearing smile on his face. The rest of the trainees muttered similar platitudes and Huntsman let them have their fun. "This is so cool." A Toad-Woman noted. "Fantastic." A Minotaur Man commented. "Oh man feel that air! I can't wait to start flying here!" A Harpie-Lady laughed in excitement. "Awwww yeah! This is going to be great!" A beetle man chuckled in excitement. "Lets do this!" A cyclops called out. "That's right, kids, get it out of your system now. We'll see how you feel after you step out into the gravity." He lead them across the landscape until they reached the edge of the barrier and he turned around to face them. "Alright, Maggots, listen up. Beyond this barrier lies Gravity-Hell! The Higher Gravity will present you with your first test! If ANY of you want to turn tail and run away back to your mommies, then this is your one and only chance. If not, then step through the barrier and SHOW YOUR METTLE!" Naturally everyone stepped forward and they walked onto the various platforms in front of them, braced themselves, and stepped through the barriers onto the walkway out into the planet's higher gravity. At which point everyone but Kurata fell down onto their hands and knees from the pressure of the higher gravity crashing down all over their bodies simultaneously and even Kurata was pushed down onto one knee with her left hand slamming down on the walkway. Despite being the only one of them who had experience with higher gravity levels she'd been down on Earth for so long that the sudden gravity increase caught her off guard and pushed her down. "Alright then. Lets begin." NINJA POST UPDATE! TIME TO BEGIN THEIR TRAINING! |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Oct 28, 2023 0:45:54 GMT
"Now Listen up, Meat! I've got you here for the next fifteen months! Bodroutera is not for the weak hearted! The gravity is heavier here than it is on Earth, the temperatures will either make Death Valley look like a vacation spot or make Yakutsk like a Winter Wonderland! You will battle the icy cold chill of death and the raging flames of hell while the wind rips at you like scythes cutting into your bodies. I expect you weaklings to endure the hell that awaits you outside. I expect you to embrace it! To relish in it! To look forward to it every single day for the next 15 MONTHS WHILE I DRIVE YOU TO YOUR LIMITS AND BEYOND THEM! I will bring unspeakable pain throughout your entire bodies! Even a demon would scream from it! Once you survive my training, then and only then will you become a weapon! Until that time you lowly maggots are nothing but a bunch of c-ksuckers! I despise and look down upon you! Let's make one thing clear: my job is to find the limpdicks among you and weed them out! I won't have any stinking fuckers on our team keeping us from victory! There will be no laughing or crying! You are NOT living beings! You are nothing but unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit! Because I am hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me, the more you will learn. I am hard, but I am fair. There is no racial bigotry here, I do not look down on beings from other walks of life. Here, you are all equally worthless. And my orders are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to serve the Agency. Do you maggots understand that?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!"
"That's more like it! We've got over seventy miles of murderous obstacle course, snaking over the most twisted hellscape ever conceived. Maggots go in. You know what comes out the other side? MOTHERFUCKERS!" He explained to them while walking up to Vlad who stared up at the metal titan fearlessly. "Now, I understand we've got some fancy pants nouveau riche nobility fang bitch in here, that you, Vamp?" He asked while grabbing Vlad by his head and tilting it up while leaning down to look at him. " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good to know. But guess what, Batboy? All the money in the universe ain't gonna help you here. Your mommy and daddy and your basic bitch ass kissing servants aren't going to help you here. You pull yourself back up by your own damn bootstraps here. I expect nothing less than complete and utter commitment to my every whim and beck and call, Vamp, you got that?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good." He moved on to speak with Victor next. "Hello, Lab Rat." "Hello Drill Sergeant." He replied politely. "I have to admit you're a fascinating creation, Adamina does some damn fine work, however, this is The Field, not your laboratory, you'll be expected to put in the work here and your accomplishments with The Science Division won't get you any special treatment either. I don't want to here any whining from you. Is that clear?" "YES DRILL SERGEANT!"
"Good." He moved on analyzing the troops and paused when he saw Kurata. There was a moment of silence as the two cyborgs scanned one another before he broke the silence. "Now isn't that interesting?" He asked. "Looks like we've got a legend in the crew. You're one of The Space Militaries Shining Stars, right? 'Killing Machine' Kurata herself. That's you, isn't it?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Nice to finally meet you in person. The technology in your body is impressive, Kurata, definitely worth the years of service, which, of course, we thank you for. However!" He reached out and grabbed her and lifted her up to face his helmet. "Don't think that gives you a free ride here. I'm going to kick your ass as badly as everyone else. Hell, I might even kick it worse. Just to see what you're really made of. Is that clear?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT! THANK YOU DRILL SERGEANT! I WOULD EXPECT NOTHING LESS!" "Glad to hear it, maggot." He dropped her and Kurata landed on both feet, straightened up and got right back in line. Huntsman continued to interact with the troops to make sure they could stand up to it until he got to Reeva Deamonne and looked down at the comparatively tiniest girl in the lineup. "Huh. A Vile-lian Space Witch. I can't say that I've ever trained one of you. But don't think that that Harry Potter bullshit is going to earn you a free ride either. I'm going to break your little pink haired ass into pieces and put you back together again as the most badass motherfucker possible. You've been on Earth for centuries and it's well past time you reached your full potential. You won't even need your Magic after I'm finished with you. Now doesn't that sound nice?" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Well, well, that's a surprising amount of spirit for a limp wristed glass boned mage. Lets see how well it holds up when I turn up the heat." Reeva considered pointing out that Vile-lian bones were closer to Xasceicium Steel in regards to strength and durability but knew that mouthing off or correcting him would just get her ass kicked so instead she focused on following the rules. " SIR! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT DRILL SERGEANT!" "Glad to hear it, runt." After roasting the trainees he walked back in front of the group and faced them. "ALRIGHT! Now listen up, runts, you're going to be following me outside until we pass the barrier. Starting today you runts are going to start training under the higher levels of gravity on this planet. You have one solid week to get used to it. If you can't pass this test then you aren't cut out for the rest. IS THAT CLEAR?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good. Then follow me." Huntsman turned around and walked to the doors on the far side of the room with the rest of them following behind. Vlad kept a stone cold expression on the outside but he couldn't help but feel excited. This was his first time on Alien Planet! How many Vampires in history had actually traveled to such a far away world? One that wasn't even in their solar system? This felt incredible! He was sure that the training would be incredibly hard but he knew he could, and would, tough it out until the day he finally passed. He had a duty, an obligation, to fulfill to Supernaturals, Humanity, and everyone else to become the Hero and Defender of their kind regardless of what challenges lay ahead of him. He had to pass these tests. (Bring it on, metalhead, bring it on.) Reeva practically had a spring in her step. After spending her entire life hearing about the stars while hiding out on Earth with her family she was finally, finally, at long last, on an alien planet! Sure, it wasn't in the M51 Galaxy, but that didn't mean much to her. Just the fact that she'd finally left Earth behind to visit another world felt so incredibly right to her! Whatever challenges lay ahead she was certain she could handle them. She would make her Master, her Friends and her Parents proud of her and defend the Earth and all of its lifeforms by becoming a whole new level of Ranger combining the Mystic Force Teachings with the Monster Mash's Methodology. One that would spread the best of both teachings not only across the world but up to the stars and prove to everyone that The Vilelians of The M51 Galaxy did not have to be monsters. The Universe had come a very long way since the days of Master Vile and Rita Repulsa after all. It was time to build a new legacy. Kurata meanwhile was just feeling nostalgic. It had been a long time since she'd been to space after all. She traveled all over the Universe during The War but had settled on Earth for so long that she'd almost forgotten the sensation of being off world. It felt good to finally be feeling that sensation again. And hell, she was even back in basic training! The nostalgia was hitting hard today. Looking back on it now, those years of hard training under Colonel Krauser Bullet were some of the best years of her life. The trainees followed him to a pair of double doors that lead into a lengthy hallway down towards another pair of double doors. Huntsman pressed a few buttons and the double doors slid open and he stepped out with the trainees. Several of them gasped in awe at seeing the massive wide expansive alien landscape. A massive red rocky alien landscape that looked almost 'Martian'. A mountainous desert terrain spotted with diverse pale and dark rocks. In the heart of this mountainous rocky alien desert, nature reveals its raw and captivating beauty. Towering peaks and jagged cliffs dominate the landscape, reaching towards the sky with an imposing presence. The barrenness of the surroundings is juxtaposed by the resilience of life that somehow thrives in this harsh environment. Sparse vegetation, adapted to survive the arid conditions, clings to the rocky outcrops, dotting the terrain with hints of green. The desert floor is a mosaic of earth tones, with sandy dunes and rugged stones scattered across the vast expanse. As the sun sets, casting a warm golden glow over the rugged horizon, the ethereal silence of this otherworldly desert enchants those who dare to venture into its mysterious depths. The sun beat down relentlessly on the rocky mountainous alien desert landscape, casting long shadows across the barren terrain. The air was dry and hot, and the only sound was the distant hum of a strange, pulsing energy field that seemed to reverberate through every molecule of the planet's atmosphere. The alien landscape stretched out before them like a canvas of iridescent hues, the sun-baked rocks and sand dunes glimmering with a surreal light. Monster Mash had gone all out on this alien world. The futuristic technology complimenting the alien landscape to really sell the idea of walking into an entirely new world. There was advanced machinery and drones and buildings everywhere along with various soldiers and Rangers, whom Kurata and Reeva recognized as SPD, hanging out around the area within the bubble of the barrier. Kurata took a deep breath in, inhaling and basking in the alien planet's air. "Ohhhhh this brings me back!" She laughed. "This is....this is space....this is outer space on an alien world..." Reeva gasped in awe while walking with everyone. "It's incredible. More incredible than I imagined..." (It's so weird. I feel like I'm closer to my home now than I ever did on Earth now.) "Now this is cool." Vlad commented quietly with a pure hearted fang bearing smile on his face. The rest of the trainees muttered similar platitudes and Huntsman let them have their fun. "This is so cool." A Toad-Woman noted. "Fantastic." A Minotaur Man commented. "Oh man feel that air! I can't wait to start flying here!" A Harpie-Lady laughed in excitement. "Awwww yeah! This is going to be great!" A beetle man chuckled in excitement. "Lets do this!" A cyclops called out. "Ahhhh so this is the Planetary Technology our division developed. Incredible. They did an amazing job with it." Victor noted. "That's right, kids, get it out of your system now. We'll see how you feel after you step out into the gravity." He lead them across the landscape until they reached the edge of the barrier and he turned around to face them. "Alright, Maggots, listen up. Beyond this barrier lies Gravity-Hell! The Higher Gravity will present you with your first test! If ANY of you want to turn tail and run away back to your mommies, then this is your one and only chance. If not, then step through the barrier and SHOW YOUR METTLE!" Naturally everyone stepped forward and they walked onto the various platforms in front of them, braced themselves, and stepped through the barriers onto the walkway out into the planet's higher gravity. At which point everyone but Kurata fell down onto their hands and knees from the pressure of the higher gravity crashing down all over their bodies simultaneously and even Kurata was pushed down onto one knee with her left hand slamming down on the walkway. Despite being the only one of them who had experience with higher gravity levels she'd been down on Earth for so long that the sudden gravity increase caught her off guard and pushed her down. "Alright then. Lets begin." The gravity weighed down every inch of their bodies with higher pressure than anyone besides Kurata had experienced before and even she was having some initial trouble re-adjusting at first after being on Earth for so long. But still her systems were able to adjust easily enough and she got back up and took a deep breath and she slowly blew it out, raised her arms and brought her hands together. As she calmed and focused her mind she turned her head to see how the others were doing. Of everyone currently struggling with gravity she noticed the Vampire was closest to getting back up on his feet. Being born with Supernatural Abilities and Superhuman Physicals had its advantages, sure, but she could tell it was more than that. It was in fact his iron will and determination that was pushing him back up. Vlad knew for a fact that most people, Supernaturals and otherwise, saw him and just assumed he was another spoiled prince who grew up in the comfy lap of luxury waited hand and foot by his servants and it was true, from a certain point of view, but he'd also earned his position after over a century of studying various materials, combat and the dark arts included, and dueling with his parents, his siblings and their various instructors, most of which involved Vlad getting his ass kicked until he grew strong and skilled enough to proceed to the next level. Vlad earned his position at the top after years of hard work and blood, sweat and tears, and pushing himself past his limits. All of this on top of defending the townspeople from whichever villain wannabe threatened them and sending it packing. Vlad grew strong from his years of hard work and he was NOT about to be defeated by higher gravity levels on his first day here! A deep growling snarl escaped his mouth as he fought back against the gravity. It pushed back on him. Pushed down on him. Weighed down on him. Forced him down but Vlad would not let it hold him down. He clenched his hands into fists and rose up against it. Forced his body to fight back against the gravity weighing down every inch of it and he slowly got back up on his feet. Every movement was a struggle, every inch back up to his feet was a fight, but he would not submit. He pushed against it, fought against it and then he pulled it off. Vlad stood up straight in full defiance of this planet's higher gravity levels. To further illustrate this he forced his struggling right arm up until it was straight up in the air and then he curled his fingers into a fist that he raised in victory. "Yeah see? There you go, Fangs! How are you feeling?" "It's...it's certainly...different." Vlad gasped out as his arm dropped back down to his side and he nearly fell back over but he stopped himself and he stood back up again. Even trying to talk again was an effort. He felt like his jaw was going to slam down with every word but he managed to hold on. "But don't....worry...I can handle it...how are...the others?" "Take a look for yourself." The others were still struggling to stand up straight. Some were further along than others but they were all fighting gravity's overbearing weight. Reeva in particular looked like she was having a hard time getting up. (Darn it! Darn it! It's all so heavy! It feels like I'm being crushed down into the ground! The weight's overbearing but I can't give up! It's all so heavy but I can't let it bring me down! I have to get up! I have to keep pushing. I have to fight it!) She grimaced and pushed against the ground to force herself back upright but the overwhelming weight and pressure bearing down on her made her struggle for every inch. She would not give up however. Whether he was trying to motivate them or not, Drill Sergeant had dissed her whole species back there and she was not going to let that slide. She would, without fail, prove him wrong. She could try to use her magic, sure, but she knew it would be difficult to cast given the circumstances and she had a feeling that using magic to cheat the test wouldn't go over well. So she pushed and fought for every inch of ground she grained until she was finally, at long last, able to force herself to stand up straight again. The hard part was over. Now she just had hold it and stay standing. So she parted her legs and raised her hands up a bit and clenched her fists. Victor felt the gravity of the planet weighing down on him with incredible pressure but he knew he couldn't give in to it and he would not let it push him down into the ground. Victor was one of the greatest creations of The Science Division and the result of his beloved mother's hard work and scientific developments. He was a genius of course, both due to the development of his brain and his years of hard work in the labs, But that was not his only talent. His body was strong. His body was durable. His body was powerful. He would not be defeated by mere gravity. It might be one of the most fundamental forces of the Universe but that didn't mean that an increase of this magnitude would defeat him. He wouldn't be able to bare it if he came back to The Science Division a failure after one day. He made a promise. Both to Vlad and to The Science Division that he would make them all proud. So he would stand up. He would force himself to stand. He would stand in defiance of the higher gravity on this planet and he would succeed! So he pushed and pushed and fought against gravity until his towering powerful body stood tall once again up to his full height and he let out a proud roar of victory! "Yeah! That's the spirit, Victor! Keep going bro! Stand strong!" Vlad called over to him. "You said it , brother! We can do this! We can all do this! All of us!" "That's right everyone! Keep going!" Reeva called out to the Trainees. "Stand up! Stand strong! So everyone that we can do this!" "Stand strong! All of you! Throw off the pressure and make this planet's gravity bow to your whims! If mere gravity weighs you down then throw it off of you! If this gravity is pushing you to your limits then surpass them! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW! Show us your mettle and everything you're made of!" Kurata shouted. "STAND UP EVERYONE! YOU CAN DO THIS! WE CAN ALL DO THIS!" Vlad informed them. Their cheers of support were all the motivation the Trainees needed to once again stand up again in pure defiance of the planet's gravity. And just like that all of them were standing tall and standing together. Huntsman couldn't help but chuckle. He certainly didn't expect all of them to stand up against the higher gravity levels on their first day. Much less those four to motivate everyone. This was going to be quite an interesting team. He couldn't wait to see how they held up to the real training. |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Oct 29, 2023 4:32:53 GMT
And I just realized I'd been neglecting Victor, my Frankenstein character. D'OH!  Rest assured I will go back and fix this tomorrow! |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Oct 29, 2023 20:42:38 GMT
After roasting the trainees he walked back in front of the group and faced them. "ALRIGHT! Now listen up, runts, you're going to be following me outside until we pass the barrier. Starting today you runts are going to start training under the higher levels of gravity on this planet. You have one solid week to get used to it. If you can't pass this test then you aren't cut out for the rest. IS THAT CLEAR?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good. Then follow me." Huntsman turned around and walked to the doors on the far side of the room with the rest of them following behind. Vlad kept a stone cold expression on the outside but he couldn't help but feel excited. This was his first time on Alien Planet! How many Vampires in history had actually traveled to such a far away world? One that wasn't even in their solar system? This felt incredible! He was sure that the training would be incredibly hard but he knew he could, and would, tough it out until the day he finally passed. He had a duty, an obligation, to fulfill to Supernaturals, Humanity, and everyone else to become the Hero and Defender of their kind regardless of what challenges lay ahead of him. He had to pass these tests. (Bring it on, metalhead, bring it on.) Reeva practically had a spring in her step. After spending her entire life hearing about the stars while hiding out on Earth with her family she was finally, finally, at long last, on an alien planet! Sure, it wasn't in the M51 Galaxy, but that didn't mean much to her. Just the fact that she'd finally left Earth behind to visit another world felt so incredibly right to her! Whatever challenges lay ahead she was certain she could handle them. She would make her Master, her Friends and her Parents proud of her and defend the Earth and all of its lifeforms by becoming a whole new level of Ranger combining the Mystic Force Teachings with the Monster Mash's Methodology. One that would spread the best of both teachings not only across the world but up to the stars and prove to everyone that The Vilelians of The M51 Galaxy did not have to be monsters. The Universe had come a very long way since the days of Master Vile and Rita Repulsa after all. It was time to build a new legacy. Kurata meanwhile was just feeling nostalgic. It had been a long time since she'd been to space after all. She traveled all over the Universe during The War but had settled on Earth for so long that she'd almost forgotten the sensation of being off world. It felt good to finally be feeling that sensation again. And hell, she was even back in basic training! The nostalgia was hitting hard today. Looking back on it now, those years of hard training under Colonel Krauser Bullet were some of the best years of her life. The trainees followed him to a pair of double doors that lead into a lengthy hallway down towards another pair of double doors. Huntsman pressed a few buttons and the double doors slid open and he stepped out with the trainees. Several of them gasped in awe at seeing the massive wide expansive alien landscape. A massive red rocky alien landscape that looked almost 'Martian'. A mountainous desert terrain spotted with diverse pale and dark rocks. In the heart of this mountainous rocky alien desert, nature reveals its raw and captivating beauty. Towering peaks and jagged cliffs dominate the landscape, reaching towards the sky with an imposing presence. The barrenness of the surroundings is juxtaposed by the resilience of life that somehow thrives in this harsh environment. Sparse vegetation, adapted to survive the arid conditions, clings to the rocky outcrops, dotting the terrain with hints of green. The desert floor is a mosaic of earth tones, with sandy dunes and rugged stones scattered across the vast expanse. As the sun sets, casting a warm golden glow over the rugged horizon, the ethereal silence of this otherworldly desert enchants those who dare to venture into its mysterious depths. The sun beat down relentlessly on the rocky mountainous alien desert landscape, casting long shadows across the barren terrain. The air was dry and hot, and the only sound was the distant hum of a strange, pulsing energy field that seemed to reverberate through every molecule of the planet's atmosphere. The alien landscape stretched out before them like a canvas of iridescent hues, the sun-baked rocks and sand dunes glimmering with a surreal light. Monster Mash had gone all out on this alien world. The futuristic technology complimenting the alien landscape to really sell the idea of walking into an entirely new world. There was advanced machinery and drones and buildings everywhere along with various soldiers and Rangers, whom Kurata and Reeva recognized as SPD, hanging out around the area within the bubble of the barrier. Kurata took a deep breath in, inhaling and basking in the alien planet's air. "Ohhhhh this brings me back!" She laughed. "This is....this is space....this is outer space on an alien world..." Reeva gasped in awe while walking with everyone. "It's incredible. More incredible than I imagined..." (It's so weird. I feel like I'm closer to my home now than I ever did on Earth now.) "Now this is cool." Vlad commented quietly with a pure hearted fang bearing smile on his face. The rest of the trainees muttered similar platitudes and Huntsman let them have their fun. "This is so cool." A Toad-Woman noted. "Fantastic." A Minotaur Man commented. "Oh man feel that air! I can't wait to start flying here!" A Harpie-Lady laughed in excitement. "Awwww yeah! This is going to be great!" A beetle man chuckled in excitement. "Lets do this!" A cyclops called out. "Ahhhh so this is the Planetary Technology our division developed. Incredible. They did an amazing job with it." Victor noted. "That's right, kids, get it out of your system now. We'll see how you feel after you step out into the gravity." He lead them across the landscape until they reached the edge of the barrier and he turned around to face them. "Alright, Maggots, listen up. Beyond this barrier lies Gravity-Hell! The Higher Gravity will present you with your first test! If ANY of you want to turn tail and run away back to your mommies, then this is your one and only chance. If not, then step through the barrier and SHOW YOUR METTLE!" Naturally everyone stepped forward and they walked onto the various platforms in front of them, braced themselves, and stepped through the barriers onto the walkway out into the planet's higher gravity. At which point everyone but Kurata fell down onto their hands and knees from the pressure of the higher gravity crashing down all over their bodies simultaneously and even Kurata was pushed down onto one knee with her left hand slamming down on the walkway. Despite being the only one of them who had experience with higher gravity levels she'd been down on Earth for so long that the sudden gravity increase caught her off guard and pushed her down. "Alright then. Lets begin." The gravity weighed down every inch of their bodies with higher pressure than anyone besides Kurata had experienced before and even she was having some initial trouble re-adjusting at first after being on Earth for so long. But still her systems were able to adjust easily enough and she got back up and took a deep breath and she slowly blew it out, raised her arms and brought her hands together. As she calmed and focused her mind she turned her head to see how the others were doing. Of everyone currently struggling with gravity she noticed the Vampire was closest to getting back up on his feet. Being born with Supernatural Abilities and Superhuman Physicals had its advantages, sure, but she could tell it was more than that. It was in fact his iron will and determination that was pushing him back up. Vlad knew for a fact that most people, Supernaturals and otherwise, saw him and just assumed he was another spoiled prince who grew up in the comfy lap of luxury waited hand and foot by his servants and it was true, from a certain point of view, but he'd also earned his position after over a century of studying various materials, combat and the dark arts included, and dueling with his parents, his siblings and their various instructors, most of which involved Vlad getting his ass kicked until he grew strong and skilled enough to proceed to the next level. Vlad earned his position at the top after years of hard work and blood, sweat and tears, and pushing himself past his limits. All of this on top of defending the townspeople from whichever villain wannabe threatened them and sending it packing. Vlad grew strong from his years of hard work and he was NOT about to be defeated by higher gravity levels on his first day here! A deep growling snarl escaped his mouth as he fought back against the gravity. It pushed back on him. Pushed down on him. Weighed down on him. Forced him down but Vlad would not let it hold him down. He clenched his hands into fists and rose up against it. Forced his body to fight back against the gravity weighing down every inch of it and he slowly got back up on his feet. Every movement was a struggle, every inch back up to his feet was a fight, but he would not submit. He pushed against it, fought against it and then he pulled it off. Vlad stood up straight in full defiance of this planet's higher gravity levels. To further illustrate this he forced his struggling right arm up until it was straight up in the air and then he curled his fingers into a fist that he raised in victory. "Yeah see? There you go, Fangs! How are you feeling?" "It's...it's certainly...different." Vlad gasped out as his arm dropped back down to his side and he nearly fell back over but he stopped himself and he stood back up again. Even trying to talk again was an effort. He felt like his jaw was going to slam down with every word but he managed to hold on. "But don't....worry...I can handle it...how are...the others?" "Take a look for yourself." The others were still struggling to stand up straight. Some were further along than others but they were all fighting gravity's overbearing weight. Reeva in particular looked like she was having a hard time getting up. (Darn it! Darn it! It's all so heavy! It feels like I'm being crushed down into the ground! The weight's overbearing but I can't give up! It's all so heavy but I can't let it bring me down! I have to get up! I have to keep pushing. I have to fight it!) She grimaced and pushed against the ground to force herself back upright but the overwhelming weight and pressure bearing down on her made her struggle for every inch. She would not give up however. Whether he was trying to motivate them or not, Drill Sergeant had dissed her whole species back there and she was not going to let that slide. She would, without fail, prove him wrong. She could try to use her magic, sure, but she knew it would be difficult to cast given the circumstances and she had a feeling that using magic to cheat the test wouldn't go over well. So she pushed and fought for every inch of ground she grained until she was finally, at long last, able to force herself to stand up straight again. The hard part was over. Now she just had hold it and stay standing. So she parted her legs and raised her hands up a bit and clenched her fists. Victor felt the gravity of the planet weighing down on him with incredible pressure but he knew he couldn't give in to it and he would not let it push him down into the ground. Victor was one of the greatest creations of The Science Division and the result of his beloved mother's hard work and scientific developments. He was a genius of course, both due to the development of his brain and his years of hard work in the labs, But that was not his only talent. His body was strong. His body was durable. His body was powerful. He would not be defeated by mere gravity. It might be one of the most fundamental forces of the Universe but that didn't mean that an increase of this magnitude would defeat him. He wouldn't be able to bare it if he came back to The Science Division a failure after one day. He made a promise. Both to Vlad and to The Science Division that he would make them all proud. So he would stand up. He would force himself to stand. He would stand in defiance of the higher gravity on this planet and he would succeed! So he pushed and pushed and fought against gravity until his towering powerful body stood tall once again up to his full height and he let out a proud roar of victory! "Yeah! That's the spirit, Victor! Keep going bro! Stand strong!" Vlad called over to him. "You said it , brother! We can do this! We can all do this! All of us!" "That's right everyone! Keep going!" Reeva called out to the Trainees. "Stand up! Stand strong! So everyone that we can do this!" "Stand strong! All of you! Throw off the pressure and make this planet's gravity bow to your whims! If mere gravity weighs you down then throw it off of you! If this gravity is pushing you to your limits then surpass them! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW! Show us your mettle and everything you're made of!" Kurata shouted. "STAND UP EVERYONE! YOU CAN DO THIS! WE CAN ALL DO THIS!" Vlad informed them. Their cheers of support were all the motivation the Trainees needed to once again stand up again in pure defiance of the planet's gravity. And just like that all of them were standing tall and standing together. Huntsman couldn't help but chuckle. He certainly didn't expect all of them to stand up against the higher gravity levels on their first day. Much less those four to motivate everyone. This was going to be quite an interesting team. He couldn't wait to see how they held up to the real training.
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Nov 13, 2023 1:23:13 GMT
After roasting the trainees he walked back in front of the group and faced them. "ALRIGHT! Now listen up, runts, you're going to be following me outside until we pass the barrier. Starting today you runts are going to start training under the higher levels of gravity on this planet. You have one solid week to get used to it. If you can't pass this test then you aren't cut out for the rest. IS THAT CLEAR?!" " YES DRILL SERGEANT!" "Good. Then follow me." Huntsman turned around and walked to the doors on the far side of the room with the rest of them following behind. Vlad kept a stone cold expression on the outside but he couldn't help but feel excited. This was his first time on Alien Planet! How many Vampires in history had actually traveled to such a far away world? One that wasn't even in their solar system? This felt incredible! He was sure that the training would be incredibly hard but he knew he could, and would, tough it out until the day he finally passed. He had a duty, an obligation, to fulfill to Supernaturals, Humanity, and everyone else to become the Hero and Defender of their kind regardless of what challenges lay ahead of him. He had to pass these tests. (Bring it on, metalhead, bring it on.) Reeva practically had a spring in her step. After spending her entire life hearing about the stars while hiding out on Earth with her family she was finally, finally, at long last, on an alien planet! Sure, it wasn't in the M51 Galaxy, but that didn't mean much to her. Just the fact that she'd finally left Earth behind to visit another world felt so incredibly right to her! Whatever challenges lay ahead she was certain she could handle them. She would make her Master, her Friends and her Parents proud of her and defend the Earth and all of its lifeforms by becoming a whole new level of Ranger combining the Mystic Force Teachings with the Monster Mash's Methodology. One that would spread the best of both teachings not only across the world but up to the stars and prove to everyone that The Vilelians of The M51 Galaxy did not have to be monsters. The Universe had come a very long way since the days of Master Vile and Rita Repulsa after all. It was time to build a new legacy. Kurata meanwhile was just feeling nostalgic. It had been a long time since she'd been to space after all. She traveled all over the Universe during The War but had settled on Earth for so long that she'd almost forgotten the sensation of being off world. It felt good to finally be feeling that sensation again. And hell, she was even back in basic training! The nostalgia was hitting hard today. Looking back on it now, those years of hard training under Colonel Krauser Bullet were some of the best years of her life. The trainees followed him to a pair of double doors that lead into a lengthy hallway down towards another pair of double doors. Huntsman pressed a few buttons and the double doors slid open and he stepped out with the trainees. Several of them gasped in awe at seeing the massive wide expansive alien landscape. A massive red rocky alien landscape that looked almost 'Martian'. A mountainous desert terrain spotted with diverse pale and dark rocks. In the heart of this mountainous rocky alien desert, nature reveals its raw and captivating beauty. Towering peaks and jagged cliffs dominate the landscape, reaching towards the sky with an imposing presence. The barrenness of the surroundings is juxtaposed by the resilience of life that somehow thrives in this harsh environment. Sparse vegetation, adapted to survive the arid conditions, clings to the rocky outcrops, dotting the terrain with hints of green. The desert floor is a mosaic of earth tones, with sandy dunes and rugged stones scattered across the vast expanse. As the sun sets, casting a warm golden glow over the rugged horizon, the ethereal silence of this otherworldly desert enchants those who dare to venture into its mysterious depths. The sun beat down relentlessly on the rocky mountainous alien desert landscape, casting long shadows across the barren terrain. The air was dry and hot, and the only sound was the distant hum of a strange, pulsing energy field that seemed to reverberate through every molecule of the planet's atmosphere. The alien landscape stretched out before them like a canvas of iridescent hues, the sun-baked rocks and sand dunes glimmering with a surreal light. Monster Mash had gone all out on this alien world. The futuristic technology complimenting the alien landscape to really sell the idea of walking into an entirely new world. There was advanced machinery and drones and buildings everywhere along with various soldiers and Rangers, whom Kurata and Reeva recognized as SPD, hanging out around the area within the bubble of the barrier. Kurata took a deep breath in, inhaling and basking in the alien planet's air. "Ohhhhh this brings me back!" She laughed. "This is....this is space....this is outer space on an alien world..." Reeva gasped in awe while walking with everyone. "It's incredible. More incredible than I imagined..." (It's so weird. I feel like I'm closer to my home now than I ever did on Earth now.) "Now this is cool." Vlad commented quietly with a pure hearted fang bearing smile on his face. The rest of the trainees muttered similar platitudes and Huntsman let them have their fun. "This is so cool." A Toad-Woman noted. "Fantastic." A Minotaur Man commented. "Oh man feel that air! I can't wait to start flying here!" A Harpie-Lady laughed in excitement. "Awwww yeah! This is going to be great!" A beetle man chuckled in excitement. "Lets do this!" A cyclops called out. "Ahhhh so this is the Planetary Technology our division developed. Incredible. They did an amazing job with it." Victor noted. "That's right, kids, get it out of your system now. We'll see how you feel after you step out into the gravity." He lead them across the landscape until they reached the edge of the barrier and he turned around to face them. "Alright, Maggots, listen up. Beyond this barrier lies Gravity-Hell! The Higher Gravity will present you with your first test! If ANY of you want to turn tail and run away back to your mommies, then this is your one and only chance. If not, then step through the barrier and SHOW YOUR METTLE!" Naturally everyone stepped forward and they walked onto the various platforms in front of them, braced themselves, and stepped through the barriers onto the walkway out into the planet's higher gravity. At which point everyone but Kurata fell down onto their hands and knees from the pressure of the higher gravity crashing down all over their bodies simultaneously and even Kurata was pushed down onto one knee with her left hand slamming down on the walkway. Despite being the only one of them who had experience with higher gravity levels she'd been down on Earth for so long that the sudden gravity increase caught her off guard and pushed her down. "Alright then. Lets begin." The gravity weighed down every inch of their bodies with higher pressure than anyone besides Kurata had experienced before and even she was having some initial trouble re-adjusting at first after being on Earth for so long. But still her systems were able to adjust easily enough and she got back up and took a deep breath and she slowly blew it out, raised her arms and brought her hands together. As she calmed and focused her mind she turned her head to see how the others were doing. Of everyone currently struggling with gravity she noticed the Vampire was closest to getting back up on his feet. Being born with Supernatural Abilities and Superhuman Physicals had its advantages, sure, but she could tell it was more than that. It was in fact his iron will and determination that was pushing him back up. Vlad knew for a fact that most people, Supernaturals and otherwise, saw him and just assumed he was another spoiled prince who grew up in the comfy lap of luxury waited hand and foot by his servants and it was true, from a certain point of view, but he'd also earned his position after over a century of studying various materials, combat and the dark arts included, and dueling with his parents, his siblings and their various instructors, most of which involved Vlad getting his ass kicked until he grew strong and skilled enough to proceed to the next level. Vlad earned his position at the top after years of hard work and blood, sweat and tears, and pushing himself past his limits. All of this on top of defending the townspeople from whichever villain wannabe threatened them and sending it packing. Vlad grew strong from his years of hard work and he was NOT about to be defeated by higher gravity levels on his first day here! A deep growling snarl escaped his mouth as he fought back against the gravity. It pushed back on him. Pushed down on him. Weighed down on him. Forced him down but Vlad would not let it hold him down. He clenched his hands into fists and rose up against it. Forced his body to fight back against the gravity weighing down every inch of it and he slowly got back up on his feet. Every movement was a struggle, every inch back up to his feet was a fight, but he would not submit. He pushed against it, fought against it and then he pulled it off. Vlad stood up straight in full defiance of this planet's higher gravity levels. To further illustrate this he forced his struggling right arm up until it was straight up in the air and then he curled his fingers into a fist that he raised in victory. "Yeah see? There you go, Fangs! How are you feeling?" "It's...it's certainly...different." Vlad gasped out as his arm dropped back down to his side and he nearly fell back over but he stopped himself and he stood back up again. Even trying to talk again was an effort. He felt like his jaw was going to slam down with every word but he managed to hold on. "But don't....worry...I can handle it...how are...the others?" "Take a look for yourself." The others were still struggling to stand up straight. Some were further along than others but they were all fighting gravity's overbearing weight. Reeva in particular looked like she was having a hard time getting up. (Darn it! Darn it! It's all so heavy! It feels like I'm being crushed down into the ground! The weight's overbearing but I can't give up! It's all so heavy but I can't let it bring me down! I have to get up! I have to keep pushing. I have to fight it!) She grimaced and pushed against the ground to force herself back upright but the overwhelming weight and pressure bearing down on her made her struggle for every inch. She would not give up however. Whether he was trying to motivate them or not, Drill Sergeant had dissed her whole species back there and she was not going to let that slide. She would, without fail, prove him wrong. She could try to use her magic, sure, but she knew it would be difficult to cast given the circumstances and she had a feeling that using magic to cheat the test wouldn't go over well. So she pushed and fought for every inch of ground she grained until she was finally, at long last, able to force herself to stand up straight again. The hard part was over. Now she just had hold it and stay standing. So she parted her legs and raised her hands up a bit and clenched her fists. Victor felt the gravity of the planet weighing down on him with incredible pressure but he knew he couldn't give in to it and he would not let it push him down into the ground. Victor was one of the greatest creations of The Science Division and the result of his beloved mother's hard work and scientific developments. He was a genius of course, both due to the development of his brain and his years of hard work in the labs, But that was not his only talent. His body was strong. His body was durable. His body was powerful. He would not be defeated by mere gravity. It might be one of the most fundamental forces of the Universe but that didn't mean that an increase of this magnitude would defeat him. He wouldn't be able to bare it if he came back to The Science Division a failure after one day. He made a promise. Both to Vlad and to The Science Division that he would make them all proud. So he would stand up. He would force himself to stand. He would stand in defiance of the higher gravity on this planet and he would succeed! So he pushed and pushed and fought against gravity until his towering powerful body stood tall once again up to his full height and he let out a proud roar of victory! "Yeah! That's the spirit, Victor! Keep going bro! Stand strong!" Vlad called over to him. "You said it , brother! We can do this! We can all do this! All of us!" "That's right everyone! Keep going!" Reeva called out to the Trainees. "Stand up! Stand strong! So everyone that we can do this!" "Stand strong! All of you! Throw off the pressure and make this planet's gravity bow to your whims! If mere gravity weighs you down then throw it off of you! If this gravity is pushing you to your limits then surpass them! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW! Show us your mettle and everything you're made of!" Kurata shouted. "STAND UP EVERYONE! YOU CAN DO THIS! WE CAN ALL DO THIS!" Vlad informed them. Their cheers of support were all the motivation the Trainees needed to once again stand up again in pure defiance of the planet's gravity. And just like that all of them were standing tall and standing together. Huntsman couldn't help but chuckle. He certainly didn't expect all of them to stand up against the higher gravity levels on their first day. Much less those four to motivate everyone. This was going to be quite an interesting team. He couldn't wait to see how they held up to the real training. For now though he just sat back and watched for a while to test how long they could stand it. He activated a timer and set it to Five Minutes while he watched them fight against the gravity. It was a struggle for them to be sure but as he watched them he saw the recruits stay strong in the face of adversity. They were fighting against the heavy gravity bearing down on them as a team. Standing strong together and encouraging one another to stay strong. He was surprised by how much spirit they were able to put into it despite the higher levels of gravity. These crazy kids might genuinely have what it took to pass their training after all. So he sat back to watch as they defied gravity's weight. The clock continued to click down until it finally hit zero. They'd passed the first test. Huntsman clapped his hands together. "Well done, recruits, well done. You have all collectively passed. Be assured though that it will only get harder from here. Now then. I would like everyone to walk back inside of the barrier and then you can rest. All together now. Single file. I want to see how you kids handle moving around in this gravity. Come on now. Hurry up. Double Time Ladies!" He told them and turned around and walked away while at the same time watching them. One of the many secrets of his cybernetics was that he had full 360 Degree Vision so he could see them struggling to turn around and rejoin him. "YES DRILL SERGEANT!" They replied in unison. Kurata had an easy time of course thanks to her systems already adjusting to the gravity levels. Her footfalls were considerably heavier than they would be normally of course but that only made sense with the gravity. She walked forward towards the barrier but made sure to look back at the others to see how they were doing. Victor managed to turn himself around and took his first few heavy steps forward. His whole belt heavy, like it was covered in chains and weights pushing it down, but still he managed to lift up his giant tree trunks legs and step forward and move forward. One big thunderous step after the other. "Come on body, come on body, keep it moving. Get moving now. That's it." His body obeyed him and he pushed forward. The Science Division really broke the mold on his body. He was his mother's greatest creation and he would put it to very good use to make everyone proud. Vlad looked around to make sure that the others were all able to move around and start advancing towards the barrier before he joined them. He slowly turned himself around and one big heavy step forward, put his foot down on the ground, struggled against his brief loss of balance and then he stood up again, straightened up and then he kept on walking. One big step after the other. One leg in front of the other. Vlad was honestly not used his footsteps thundering down like this, he was trained in stealth after all, and making big, dramatic, heavy movements like this were definitely not his style. But Vlad kept going. He had oaths and obligations to fulfill. So he wouldn't stop moving until they were all safely back inside regardless of how much the heavy oppressing gravity bearing down on them hurt move in he straightened up and walked forward. Reeva grimaced as she struggled to move forward. Her one-elegant strides now reduced to slow and labored steps. She felt suffocated by this constant pressure, as if she was drowning in a sea of leaden air, every step she took required more effort than it should have, every movement a Herculean task, even her thoughts felt heavy as she was pushed down by this unseen force. But she would not surrender to it. Reeva did not spend 300 years on Earth to get squashed down by mere gravity. She did not receive all that training from her parents and Master Rosenberg for nothing. She did not fight for Briarwood for all those years for nothing. So she took her steps forward. One foot in front of the other. She might look dainty but Vile-lian's were built tough and her training had made her even tougher after all those years. So she'd keep right on moving forward. One big heavy booming step in front of the other. All of them moved forward together. It wasn't easy, it was a huge undertaking, but gradually all of them walked forward closer and closer, ever so closer, to the barrier where they'd be able to rest together. They gradually grew closer, with their big heavy gravity steps, refusing to let this planet's gravity stop them, until they finally reached the safety of the barrier zone and passed through. Kurata breathed a sigh of relief as she passed through. Her body would start re-adjusting to lower gravity soon of course but psychologically it just felt good to be back in normal gravity levels. She rolled her neck and looked back at the others. "Come on guys! You're almost there! You can do it!" "Don't worry about us. We've got this. We can do this." Victor replied. "We can ALL do this!" "That's right. We're almost there everyone! It's just a few steps closer lets keep going!" Vlad added. "LETS MOVE PEOPLE!" "Not...a...problem! I can...take it!" Reeva replied. "Lets keep moving people!" The Harpie cheered. "Just a few steps more and we can spread our wings again!" "Feels like I'm going to be crushed but....I'm not givving up either!" The Toad Woman called out. "Ribbit!" A little bit more...just a little bit more!" The Minotaur growled. Gradually, slowly and in a distinctively ungraceful manner they made their way into the barrier and most of the team collapsed. Victor stumbled a bit but then he turned around and caught the Minotaur and the Frog while The Harpie immediately took flight instead. Reeva fell over but Vlad was there to catch her. "Are you alright?" He asked her with a smile. "Feeling better now that we're back in normal gravity. Thanks a lot." "Happy to help." They booth stood back up and brushed themselves off. "So tell me, Maggots, how was your first encounter with higher gravity?" Huntsman asked them. |
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Post by Valhalla Erikson on Nov 14, 2023 3:33:31 GMT
Enjoy your training from hell, recruits  |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Nov 14, 2023 3:40:09 GMT
Enjoy your training from hell, recruits Ohhhh I haven't even gotten started with them! |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Nov 24, 2023 2:36:19 GMT
The gravity weighed down every inch of their bodies with higher pressure than anyone besides Kurata had experienced before and even she was having some initial trouble re-adjusting at first after being on Earth for so long. But still her systems were able to adjust easily enough and she got back up and took a deep breath and she slowly blew it out, raised her arms and brought her hands together. As she calmed and focused her mind she turned her head to see how the others were doing. Of everyone currently struggling with gravity she noticed the Vampire was closest to getting back up on his feet. Being born with Supernatural Abilities and Superhuman Physicals had its advantages, sure, but she could tell it was more than that. It was in fact his iron will and determination that was pushing him back up. Vlad knew for a fact that most people, Supernaturals and otherwise, saw him and just assumed he was another spoiled prince who grew up in the comfy lap of luxury waited hand and foot by his servants and it was true, from a certain point of view, but he'd also earned his position after over a century of studying various materials, combat and the dark arts included, and dueling with his parents, his siblings and their various instructors, most of which involved Vlad getting his ass kicked until he grew strong and skilled enough to proceed to the next level. Vlad earned his position at the top after years of hard work and blood, sweat and tears, and pushing himself past his limits. All of this on top of defending the townspeople from whichever villain wannabe threatened them and sending it packing. Vlad grew strong from his years of hard work and he was NOT about to be defeated by higher gravity levels on his first day here! A deep growling snarl escaped his mouth as he fought back against the gravity. It pushed back on him. Pushed down on him. Weighed down on him. Forced him down but Vlad would not let it hold him down. He clenched his hands into fists and rose up against it. Forced his body to fight back against the gravity weighing down every inch of it and he slowly got back up on his feet. Every movement was a struggle, every inch back up to his feet was a fight, but he would not submit. He pushed against it, fought against it and then he pulled it off. Vlad stood up straight in full defiance of this planet's higher gravity levels. To further illustrate this he forced his struggling right arm up until it was straight up in the air and then he curled his fingers into a fist that he raised in victory. "Yeah see? There you go, Fangs! How are you feeling?" "It's...it's certainly...different." Vlad gasped out as his arm dropped back down to his side and he nearly fell back over but he stopped himself and he stood back up again. Even trying to talk again was an effort. He felt like his jaw was going to slam down with every word but he managed to hold on. "But don't....worry...I can handle it...how are...the others?" "Take a look for yourself." The others were still struggling to stand up straight. Some were further along than others but they were all fighting gravity's overbearing weight. Reeva in particular looked like she was having a hard time getting up. (Darn it! Darn it! It's all so heavy! It feels like I'm being crushed down into the ground! The weight's overbearing but I can't give up! It's all so heavy but I can't let it bring me down! I have to get up! I have to keep pushing. I have to fight it!) She grimaced and pushed against the ground to force herself back upright but the overwhelming weight and pressure bearing down on her made her struggle for every inch. She would not give up however. Whether he was trying to motivate them or not, Drill Sergeant had dissed her whole species back there and she was not going to let that slide. She would, without fail, prove him wrong. She could try to use her magic, sure, but she knew it would be difficult to cast given the circumstances and she had a feeling that using magic to cheat the test wouldn't go over well. So she pushed and fought for every inch of ground she grained until she was finally, at long last, able to force herself to stand up straight again. The hard part was over. Now she just had hold it and stay standing. So she parted her legs and raised her hands up a bit and clenched her fists. Victor felt the gravity of the planet weighing down on him with incredible pressure but he knew he couldn't give in to it and he would not let it push him down into the ground. Victor was one of the greatest creations of The Science Division and the result of his beloved mother's hard work and scientific developments. He was a genius of course, both due to the development of his brain and his years of hard work in the labs, But that was not his only talent. His body was strong. His body was durable. His body was powerful. He would not be defeated by mere gravity. It might be one of the most fundamental forces of the Universe but that didn't mean that an increase of this magnitude would defeat him. He wouldn't be able to bare it if he came back to The Science Division a failure after one day. He made a promise. Both to Vlad and to The Science Division that he would make them all proud. So he would stand up. He would force himself to stand. He would stand in defiance of the higher gravity on this planet and he would succeed! So he pushed and pushed and fought against gravity until his towering powerful body stood tall once again up to his full height and he let out a proud roar of victory! "Yeah! That's the spirit, Victor! Keep going bro! Stand strong!" Vlad called over to him. "You said it , brother! We can do this! We can all do this! All of us!" "That's right everyone! Keep going!" Reeva called out to the Trainees. "Stand up! Stand strong! So everyone that we can do this!" "Stand strong! All of you! Throw off the pressure and make this planet's gravity bow to your whims! If mere gravity weighs you down then throw it off of you! If this gravity is pushing you to your limits then surpass them! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW! Show us your mettle and everything you're made of!" Kurata shouted. "STAND UP EVERYONE! YOU CAN DO THIS! WE CAN ALL DO THIS!" Vlad informed them. Their cheers of support were all the motivation the Trainees needed to once again stand up again in pure defiance of the planet's gravity. And just like that all of them were standing tall and standing together. Huntsman couldn't help but chuckle. He certainly didn't expect all of them to stand up against the higher gravity levels on their first day. Much less those four to motivate everyone. This was going to be quite an interesting team. He couldn't wait to see how they held up to the real training. For now though he just sat back and watched for a while to test how long they could stand it. He activated a timer and set it to Five Minutes while he watched them fight against the gravity. It was a struggle for them to be sure but as he watched them he saw the recruits stay strong in the face of adversity. They were fighting against the heavy gravity bearing down on them as a team. Standing strong together and encouraging one another to stay strong. He was surprised by how much spirit they were able to put into it despite the higher levels of gravity. These crazy kids might genuinely have what it took to pass their training after all. So he sat back to watch as they defied gravity's weight. The clock continued to click down until it finally hit zero. They'd passed the first test. Huntsman clapped his hands together. "Well done, recruits, well done. You have all collectively passed. Be assured though that it will only get harder from here. Now then. I would like everyone to walk back inside of the barrier and then you can rest. All together now. Single file. I want to see how you kids handle moving around in this gravity. Come on now. Hurry up. Double Time Ladies!" He told them and turned around and walked away while at the same time watching them. One of the many secrets of his cybernetics was that he had full 360 Degree Vision so he could see them struggling to turn around and rejoin him. "YES DRILL SERGEANT!" They replied in unison. Kurata had an easy time of course thanks to her systems already adjusting to the gravity levels. Her footfalls were considerably heavier than they would be normally of course but that only made sense with the gravity. She walked forward towards the barrier but made sure to look back at the others to see how they were doing. Victor managed to turn himself around and took his first few heavy steps forward. His whole belt heavy, like it was covered in chains and weights pushing it down, but still he managed to lift up his giant tree trunks legs and step forward and move forward. One big thunderous step after the other. "Come on body, come on body, keep it moving. Get moving now. That's it." His body obeyed him and he pushed forward. The Science Division really broke the mold on his body. He was his mother's greatest creation and he would put it to very good use to make everyone proud. Vlad looked around to make sure that the others were all able to move around and start advancing towards the barrier before he joined them. He slowly turned himself around and one big heavy step forward, put his foot down on the ground, struggled against his brief loss of balance and then he stood up again, straightened up and then he kept on walking. One big step after the other. One leg in front of the other. Vlad was honestly not used his footsteps thundering down like this, he was trained in stealth after all, and making big, dramatic, heavy movements like this were definitely not his style. But Vlad kept going. He had oaths and obligations to fulfill. So he wouldn't stop moving until they were all safely back inside regardless of how much the heavy oppressing gravity bearing down on them hurt move in he straightened up and walked forward. Reeva grimaced as she struggled to move forward. Her one-elegant strides now reduced to slow and labored steps. She felt suffocated by this constant pressure, as if she was drowning in a sea of leaden air, every step she took required more effort than it should have, every movement a Herculean task, even her thoughts felt heavy as she was pushed down by this unseen force. But she would not surrender to it. Reeva did not spend 300 years on Earth to get squashed down by mere gravity. She did not receive all that training from her parents and Master Rosenberg for nothing. She did not fight for Briarwood for all those years for nothing. So she took her steps forward. One foot in front of the other. She might look dainty but Vile-lian's were built tough and her training had made her even tougher after all those years. So she'd keep right on moving forward. One big heavy booming step in front of the other. All of them moved forward together. It wasn't easy, it was a huge undertaking, but gradually all of them walked forward closer and closer, ever so closer, to the barrier where they'd be able to rest together. They gradually grew closer, with their big heavy gravity steps, refusing to let this planet's gravity stop them, until they finally reached the safety of the barrier zone and passed through. Kurata breathed a sigh of relief as she passed through. Her body would start re-adjusting to lower gravity soon of course but psychologically it just felt good to be back in normal gravity levels. She rolled her neck and looked back at the others. "Come on guys! You're almost there! You can do it!" "Don't worry about us. We've got this. We can do this." Victor replied. "We can ALL do this!" "That's right. We're almost there everyone! It's just a few steps closer lets keep going!" Vlad added. "LETS MOVE PEOPLE!" "Not...a...problem! I can...take it!" Reeva replied. "Lets keep moving people!" The Harpie cheered. "Just a few steps more and we can spread our wings again!" "Feels like I'm going to be crushed but....I'm not givving up either!" The Toad Woman called out. "Ribbit!" A little bit more...just a little bit more!" The Minotaur growled. Gradually, slowly and in a distinctively ungraceful manner they made their way into the barrier and most of the team collapsed. Victor stumbled a bit but then he turned around and caught the Minotaur and the Frog while The Harpie immediately took flight instead. Reeva fell over but Vlad was there to catch her. "Are you alright?" He asked her with a smile. "Feeling better now that we're back in normal gravity. Thanks a lot." "Happy to help." They booth stood back up and brushed themselves off. "So tell me, Maggots, how was your first encounter with higher gravity?" Huntsman asked them. Despite everything, Vlad couldn't help but smile. "That was amazing." "You can say that again." Kurata noted. "It really brought me back to my days out in space." "This was my first time in space." Reeva noted. "I like it." "That was a fascinating experience. I wouldn't mind trying it again." Victor added. The others nodded in agreement. "I didn't think I'd ever miss it." The Minotaur grunted. "But now I am." The Toad Woman croaked. "Still, that was quite the experience." Huntsman chuckled. "Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Because you've got a few more weeks of training out there before you'll be expected to be able to move freely and then we'll start you on the obstacle course. For now though I'm taking you down to the shooting range to introduce you to the Beast Guns. On your feet!" The team nodded and followed Huntsman through the facility to shooting range. As they walked, they couldn't help but marvel at how differently they moved now that they were back in normal gravity. It was almost like they'd forgotten what it felt like to be so light on their feet. But then again, this was just the start of their training. They were also curious as to what the Beast Guns entailed. Judging by all of the technology they'd seen back at the main base, they were likely to be more Biotechnology. Vlad looked up at Victor and reached out with his mind to communicate with him psionically so as to not interrupt Huntsman. (Hey, Victor? It's me, Vlad. Hi. Hey, so, what exactly are the Beast Guns?) (The Beast Guns are another word for the L.B.G.'s. Living Biomechanical Guns. Also called Bio Beast Guns. They're the standard firearms. They're the culminations of years of research and development and composed of a complex network of metal and organic matter fused together in a symbiotic dance. Each gun is unique and possesses its own distinct personality. The ones we'll be using are going to be trainee weapons, so they'll be more agreeable, but you'll have to train with the standard gear weapons.) Victor explained in mental communication. (Coooool.) Victor ended their psionic communication and refocused on their training and Huntsman lead them into their shooting range and opened the door. The team stepped inside and were immediately greeted with a large, well-lit dome shaped room filled with various weapons hanging on racks along the walls and a large window in front of them that overlooked another wide open metallic room. "Alright, Maggots. Let's start with introductions. This is the Beast Gun you'll be using today, the Trainee Pupa. It's designed to respond more gently to your movements and adjust to your body's unique strengths and weaknesses. It's also equipped with a training AI that will help you with your aim. They're living weapons comprised of a network of metal and organic matter and this particular bad boy focuses the light from bioluminescent algae through insect eye lenses to create a miniature laser cannon. You'll be training with this gun to start you off easy and then we'll build up to the bigger guns over time as your training progresses. Down there is the Holo-Center where you'll be training. I'll set up various shooting ranges and training areas for you to operate in of progressing difficulty as your skill levels increase. I expect nothing less than 110% effort in every exercise and expert marksmanship in your training. Now, everybody go grab a Pupa Gun and then I'll open the door to the staircase." All of the other guns in the room were locked down and only the Pupa Guns were left available so the trainees each walked around the room, grabbed one each, and looked over the guns. They were a fusion of metal and organic materials in an insectoid carapace with a monstrous looking face. "This is new." Kurata admitted. "All the guns I've used are tech-based." "I know the feeling. I've only really trained with magical weapons." Reeva added. "Oh these are so cool. The Science Division did a fantastic job on these babies." Victor spoke up with a smile. "This should be fun." Vlad declared as he looked over the gun. |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Dec 8, 2023 2:47:36 GMT
For now though he just sat back and watched for a while to test how long they could stand it. He activated a timer and set it to Five Minutes while he watched them fight against the gravity. It was a struggle for them to be sure but as he watched them he saw the recruits stay strong in the face of adversity. They were fighting against the heavy gravity bearing down on them as a team. Standing strong together and encouraging one another to stay strong. He was surprised by how much spirit they were able to put into it despite the higher levels of gravity. These crazy kids might genuinely have what it took to pass their training after all. So he sat back to watch as they defied gravity's weight. The clock continued to click down until it finally hit zero. They'd passed the first test. Huntsman clapped his hands together. "Well done, recruits, well done. You have all collectively passed. Be assured though that it will only get harder from here. Now then. I would like everyone to walk back inside of the barrier and then you can rest. All together now. Single file. I want to see how you kids handle moving around in this gravity. Come on now. Hurry up. Double Time Ladies!" He told them and turned around and walked away while at the same time watching them. One of the many secrets of his cybernetics was that he had full 360 Degree Vision so he could see them struggling to turn around and rejoin him. "YES DRILL SERGEANT!" They replied in unison. Kurata had an easy time of course thanks to her systems already adjusting to the gravity levels. Her footfalls were considerably heavier than they would be normally of course but that only made sense with the gravity. She walked forward towards the barrier but made sure to look back at the others to see how they were doing. Victor managed to turn himself around and took his first few heavy steps forward. His whole belt heavy, like it was covered in chains and weights pushing it down, but still he managed to lift up his giant tree trunks legs and step forward and move forward. One big thunderous step after the other. "Come on body, come on body, keep it moving. Get moving now. That's it." His body obeyed him and he pushed forward. The Science Division really broke the mold on his body. He was his mother's greatest creation and he would put it to very good use to make everyone proud. Vlad looked around to make sure that the others were all able to move around and start advancing towards the barrier before he joined them. He slowly turned himself around and one big heavy step forward, put his foot down on the ground, struggled against his brief loss of balance and then he stood up again, straightened up and then he kept on walking. One big step after the other. One leg in front of the other. Vlad was honestly not used his footsteps thundering down like this, he was trained in stealth after all, and making big, dramatic, heavy movements like this were definitely not his style. But Vlad kept going. He had oaths and obligations to fulfill. So he wouldn't stop moving until they were all safely back inside regardless of how much the heavy oppressing gravity bearing down on them hurt move in he straightened up and walked forward. Reeva grimaced as she struggled to move forward. Her one-elegant strides now reduced to slow and labored steps. She felt suffocated by this constant pressure, as if she was drowning in a sea of leaden air, every step she took required more effort than it should have, every movement a Herculean task, even her thoughts felt heavy as she was pushed down by this unseen force. But she would not surrender to it. Reeva did not spend 300 years on Earth to get squashed down by mere gravity. She did not receive all that training from her parents and Master Rosenberg for nothing. She did not fight for Briarwood for all those years for nothing. So she took her steps forward. One foot in front of the other. She might look dainty but Vile-lian's were built tough and her training had made her even tougher after all those years. So she'd keep right on moving forward. One big heavy booming step in front of the other. All of them moved forward together. It wasn't easy, it was a huge undertaking, but gradually all of them walked forward closer and closer, ever so closer, to the barrier where they'd be able to rest together. They gradually grew closer, with their big heavy gravity steps, refusing to let this planet's gravity stop them, until they finally reached the safety of the barrier zone and passed through. Kurata breathed a sigh of relief as she passed through. Her body would start re-adjusting to lower gravity soon of course but psychologically it just felt good to be back in normal gravity levels. She rolled her neck and looked back at the others. "Come on guys! You're almost there! You can do it!" "Don't worry about us. We've got this. We can do this." Victor replied. "We can ALL do this!" "That's right. We're almost there everyone! It's just a few steps closer lets keep going!" Vlad added. "LETS MOVE PEOPLE!" "Not...a...problem! I can...take it!" Reeva replied. "Lets keep moving people!" The Harpie cheered. "Just a few steps more and we can spread our wings again!" "Feels like I'm going to be crushed but....I'm not givving up either!" The Toad Woman called out. "Ribbit!" A little bit more...just a little bit more!" The Minotaur growled. Gradually, slowly and in a distinctively ungraceful manner they made their way into the barrier and most of the team collapsed. Victor stumbled a bit but then he turned around and caught the Minotaur and the Frog while The Harpie immediately took flight instead. Reeva fell over but Vlad was there to catch her. "Are you alright?" He asked her with a smile. "Feeling better now that we're back in normal gravity. Thanks a lot." "Happy to help." They booth stood back up and brushed themselves off. "So tell me, Maggots, how was your first encounter with higher gravity?" Huntsman asked them. Despite everything, Vlad couldn't help but smile. "That was amazing." "You can say that again." Kurata noted. "It really brought me back to my days out in space." "This was my first time in space." Reeva noted. "I like it." "That was a fascinating experience. I wouldn't mind trying it again." Victor added. The others nodded in agreement. "I didn't think I'd ever miss it." The Minotaur grunted. "But now I am." The Toad Woman croaked. "Still, that was quite the experience." Huntsman chuckled. "Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Because you've got a few more weeks of training out there before you'll be expected to be able to move freely and then we'll start you on the obstacle course. For now though I'm taking you down to the shooting range to introduce you to the Beast Guns. On your feet!" The team nodded and followed Huntsman through the facility to shooting range. As they walked, they couldn't help but marvel at how differently they moved now that they were back in normal gravity. It was almost like they'd forgotten what it felt like to be so light on their feet. But then again, this was just the start of their training. They were also curious as to what the Beast Guns entailed. Judging by all of the technology they'd seen back at the main base, they were likely to be more Biotechnology. Vlad looked up at Victor and reached out with his mind to communicate with him psionically so as to not interrupt Huntsman. (Hey, Victor? It's me, Vlad. Hi. Hey, so, what exactly are the Beast Guns?) (The Beast Guns are another word for the L.B.G.'s. Living Biomechanical Guns. Also called Bio Beast Guns. They're the standard firearms. They're the culminations of years of research and development and composed of a complex network of metal and organic matter fused together in a symbiotic dance. Each gun is unique and possesses its own distinct personality. The ones we'll be using are going to be trainee weapons, so they'll be more agreeable, but you'll have to train with the standard gear weapons.) Victor explained in mental communication. (Coooool.) Victor ended their psionic communication and refocused on their training and Huntsman lead them into their shooting range and opened the door. The team stepped inside and were immediately greeted with a large, well-lit dome shaped room filled with various weapons hanging on racks along the walls and a large window in front of them that overlooked another wide open metallic room. "Alright, Maggots. Let's start with introductions. This is the Beast Gun you'll be using today, the Trainee Pupa. It's designed to respond more gently to your movements and adjust to your body's unique strengths and weaknesses. It's also equipped with a training AI that will help you with your aim. They're living weapons comprised of a network of metal and organic matter and this particular bad boy focuses the light from bioluminescent algae through insect eye lenses to create a miniature laser cannon. You'll be training with this gun to start you off easy and then we'll build up to the bigger guns over time as your training progresses. Down there is the Holo-Center where you'll be training. I'll set up various shooting ranges and training areas for you to operate in of progressing difficulty as your skill levels increase. I expect nothing less than 110% effort in every exercise and expert marksmanship in your training. Now, everybody go grab a Pupa Gun and then I'll open the door to the staircase." All of the other guns in the room were locked down and only the Pupa Guns were left available so the trainees each walked around the room, grabbed one each, and looked over the guns. They were a fusion of metal and organic materials in an insectoid carapace with a monstrous looking face. "This is new." Kurata admitted. "All the guns I've used are tech-based." "I know the feeling. I've only really trained with magical weapons." Reeva added. "Oh these are so cool. The Science Division did a fantastic job on these babies." Victor spoke up with a smile. "This should be fun." Vlad declared as he looked over the gun. A door opened up and the Trainees walked down the curved staircase in a single file line. Vlad was in the middle of looking over the gun when The Minotaur cleared his throat. "Hey there, Hi, I don't think we've been properly introduced yet. I'm Theseus. Theseus Tavoularoulis Of The Minotaurs." Vlad paused and looked up at the towering Minotaur standing at the same height as Victor astonishingly enough. "Nice to meet you. I'm Vladmir Graveblade Of The Vampires." "I hope you don't take offense to this but I'm surprised to see a Vampire here." Theseus commented as the team resumed walking. "Don't you guys generally prefer to keep to yourselves?" "Yeah, most Vampires prefer to hang out in their own corners of the world and mind their own business...but I'm not most Vampires." He responded with a smile. "I'm Super Powerful, right? We all are. So it's only natural that we use that power to protect and defend others. Supernaturals, Spacians, Humans and others. It's only proper. How about you?" "I can't argue with that logic. Heck, I'm basically following along those same lines of logic. Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test." "Robert G. Ingersoll, right?" "That's right! Did you know him?" "Born: August 11, 1833. Died: July 21, 1899. Sorry but that's before my time. I know it's hard to believe with these dashing good looks but I'm actually fairly young by Vampire Terms. If you want an Old School Vampire, you should look up Necrolai Pimvare." "Oh I know her! The Underworld Vampire Queen! She comes over to Rootcore for drinks and to catch up with us all the time." Reeva chimed in. This time it was Vlad's turn to be surprised. "Seriously?" "Seriously. She's actually fairly chill so long as you mind your manners around her." "Yeah, that tracks. Vampire Nobility are raised with proper manners more often than not. So long as you mind yours around them they'll usually be civil. Sacred Hospitality goes back a long way after all." "Sacred Hospitality?" The Toad Woman asked. "Hospitality is sacred. The Higher Powers dictate that if a stranger comes knocking, the host must offer them fresh clothing, food and lodging. The host cannot ask the stranger about their identity until after the host's duties of hospitality have been fulfilled. When the guest leaves, the host gives gifts and breaks a die, which makes a sacred family connection. The host must not harm the guest, the guest must not harm the host, and not offering hospitality is a serious affront. In Ancient Greek, hospitality was called xenia and was sacred; Zeus was called Zeus Xenios in his function as God and guarantor of hospitality and protectors of guests. This comes from the word for "stranger"; so, for that matter, does "hospitality", "hospice", "hostel", and "hotel". Another word from that root is "hostile", which helps explain why the rules are so severe. It's the same in various other mythologies and religions." Vlad summarized. "Ahhhh but what a hypocrite I am. Here I am talking about proper manners and I haven't even asked you your name." "Hah-hah, don't worry about it, Fangs, we're all getting used to each other. Name's Tiana Starfin of The Heqet Toadians!" "The Egyptian Frog Goddess. Wow. I didn't know I'd be meeting Demi-Gods today but here we are." "More of a...Semi-Demi-Mini-Goddess at this point. We're descended from her but that was a long time ago. The Goddess Blood is still there but it's been diluted somewhat over the ages." "Your Highness!" The rest of the group replied and bowed their heads with smiles on their faces. "Ribbit!" Her warty slimy green skin turned beet red and she waved her hands frantically. "Y-you goofies don't need to do that! Like I said: Semi-Demi-Mini-Goddess at this point! Ribbit!" The squad shared a laugh and resumed marching. "Well, hey, so long as we're introducing ourselves properly, I'm Podarge Blacktalon Of The Harpies....and I cannot wait to get out of this stairwell." "Are you okay?" Reeva asked her. "Yeah....kinda...I just don't like cramped spaces like this. I'm a Bird. I like wide open areas where I can freely fly around. Sorry. It's a bit of a weakness of mine." "Don't worry about it. That's perfectly normal, Podarge, and you're among friends and teammates here. Once we get down there you'll be able to fly freely again and I know you'll be bullseyeing the targets just like the rest of us." Reeva assured her. Kurata turned her head and scanned the area. "She's right. It's not much further. Are you going to be okay until then?" "Yeah, yeah I'll be fine. Thanks guys." Podarge slowly blew out her breath and then resumed walking with them while she looked over the Gun. "I have to admit though the weapons are certainly unique." "You like them?" Victor asked her. "We can literally grow them over in The Science Division. Saves a lot of manufacturing time and effort." "They're certainly cool. I don't recall Skyforce Rangers using weapons like this for example. That'll make for some interesting discussions when we meet up together." "Oh hey, they're still around?" Vlad questioned. "You bet they are! With a brand new roster too: Red Hawk, Black Condor, Yellow Owl, White Swan, Blue Swallow, Green Eagle and Shadow Garuda." "Seven now, huh?" Kurata asked. "I guess they upgraded the Avian Energy Infusion Tech." The Avian Energy Waves are an energy source developed to infuse Avian Abilities, based off of Avian Lifeforms, into selected Ranger Candidates to create a squad of supersonically flying super-soldier Rangers for peaceful protection. As far as Kurata knew, the five candidates were selected from specialized civilian candidates and one specifically trained soldier. So it was a little surprising to hear that they'd expanded the roster. "Yeah, I don't know the real details, kept it secret even when I was training with them, but I did hear about Neo-Generators." Podarge shrugged. "You'd have to ask them." Kurata raised an eyebrow. For some reason, she couldn't help but suspect some cyberization might be involved here. She made a note to analyze them if they ever met. "Duly noted. We'll keep that in mind." She turned her attention forward again as the team descended the stairs and opened the door. |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Dec 8, 2023 23:07:41 GMT
Despite everything, Vlad couldn't help but smile. "That was amazing." "You can say that again." Kurata noted. "It really brought me back to my days out in space." "This was my first time in space." Reeva noted. "I like it." "That was a fascinating experience. I wouldn't mind trying it again." Victor added. The others nodded in agreement. "I didn't think I'd ever miss it." The Minotaur grunted. "But now I am." The Toad Woman croaked. "Still, that was quite the experience." Huntsman chuckled. "Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Because you've got a few more weeks of training out there before you'll be expected to be able to move freely and then we'll start you on the obstacle course. For now though I'm taking you down to the shooting range to introduce you to the Beast Guns. On your feet!" The team nodded and followed Huntsman through the facility to shooting range. As they walked, they couldn't help but marvel at how differently they moved now that they were back in normal gravity. It was almost like they'd forgotten what it felt like to be so light on their feet. But then again, this was just the start of their training. They were also curious as to what the Beast Guns entailed. Judging by all of the technology they'd seen back at the main base, they were likely to be more Biotechnology. Vlad looked up at Victor and reached out with his mind to communicate with him psionically so as to not interrupt Huntsman. (Hey, Victor? It's me, Vlad. Hi. Hey, so, what exactly are the Beast Guns?) (The Beast Guns are another word for the L.B.G.'s. Living Biomechanical Guns. Also called Bio Beast Guns. They're the standard firearms. They're the culminations of years of research and development and composed of a complex network of metal and organic matter fused together in a symbiotic dance. Each gun is unique and possesses its own distinct personality. The ones we'll be using are going to be trainee weapons, so they'll be more agreeable, but you'll have to train with the standard gear weapons.) Victor explained in mental communication. (Coooool.) Victor ended their psionic communication and refocused on their training and Huntsman lead them into their shooting range and opened the door. The team stepped inside and were immediately greeted with a large, well-lit dome shaped room filled with various weapons hanging on racks along the walls and a large window in front of them that overlooked another wide open metallic room. "Alright, Maggots. Let's start with introductions. This is the Beast Gun you'll be using today, the Trainee Pupa. It's designed to respond more gently to your movements and adjust to your body's unique strengths and weaknesses. It's also equipped with a training AI that will help you with your aim. They're living weapons comprised of a network of metal and organic matter and this particular bad boy focuses the light from bioluminescent algae through insect eye lenses to create a miniature laser cannon. You'll be training with this gun to start you off easy and then we'll build up to the bigger guns over time as your training progresses. Down there is the Holo-Center where you'll be training. I'll set up various shooting ranges and training areas for you to operate in of progressing difficulty as your skill levels increase. I expect nothing less than 110% effort in every exercise and expert marksmanship in your training. Now, everybody go grab a Pupa Gun and then I'll open the door to the staircase." All of the other guns in the room were locked down and only the Pupa Guns were left available so the trainees each walked around the room, grabbed one each, and looked over the guns. They were a fusion of metal and organic materials in an insectoid carapace with a monstrous looking face. "This is new." Kurata admitted. "All the guns I've used are tech-based." "I know the feeling. I've only really trained with magical weapons." Reeva added. "Oh these are so cool. The Science Division did a fantastic job on these babies." Victor spoke up with a smile. "This should be fun." Vlad declared as he looked over the gun. A door opened up and the Trainees walked down the curved staircase in a single file line. Vlad was in the middle of looking over the gun when The Minotaur cleared his throat. "Hey there, Hi, I don't think we've been properly introduced yet. I'm Theseus. Theseus Tavoularoulis Of The Minotaurs." Vlad paused and looked up at the towering Minotaur standing at the same height as Victor astonishingly enough. "Nice to meet you. I'm Vladmir Graveblade Of The Vampires." "I hope you don't take offense to this but I'm surprised to see a Vampire here." Theseus commented as the team resumed walking. "Don't you guys generally prefer to keep to yourselves?" "Yeah, most Vampires prefer to hang out in their own corners of the world and mind their own business...but I'm not most Vampires." He responded with a smile. "I'm Super Powerful, right? We all are. So it's only natural that we use that power to protect and defend others. Supernaturals, Spacians, Humans and others. It's only proper. How about you?" "I can't argue with that logic. Heck, I'm basically following along those same lines of logic. Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test." "Robert G. Ingersoll, right?" "That's right! Did you know him?" "Born: August 11, 1833. Died: July 21, 1899. Sorry but that's before my time. I know it's hard to believe with these dashing good looks but I'm actually fairly young by Vampire Terms. If you want an Old School Vampire, you should look up Necrolai Pimvare." "Oh I know her! The Underworld Vampire Queen! She comes over to Rootcore for drinks and to catch up with us all the time." Reeva chimed in. This time it was Vlad's turn to be surprised. "Seriously?" "Seriously. She's actually fairly chill so long as you mind your manners around her." "Yeah, that tracks. Vampire Nobility are raised with proper manners more often than not. So long as you mind yours around them they'll usually be civil. Sacred Hospitality goes back a long way after all." "Sacred Hospitality?" The Toad Woman asked. "Hospitality is sacred. The Higher Powers dictate that if a stranger comes knocking, the host must offer them fresh clothing, food and lodging. The host cannot ask the stranger about their identity until after the host's duties of hospitality have been fulfilled. When the guest leaves, the host gives gifts and breaks a die, which makes a sacred family connection. The host must not harm the guest, the guest must not harm the host, and not offering hospitality is a serious affront. In Ancient Greek, hospitality was called xenia and was sacred; Zeus was called Zeus Xenios in his function as God and guarantor of hospitality and protectors of guests. This comes from the word for "stranger"; so, for that matter, does "hospitality", "hospice", "hostel", and "hotel". Another word from that root is "hostile", which helps explain why the rules are so severe. It's the same in various other mythologies and religions." Vlad summarized. "Ahhhh but what a hypocrite I am. Here I am talking about proper manners and I haven't even asked you your name." "Hah-hah, don't worry about it, Fangs, we're all getting used to each other. Name's Tiana Starfin of The Heqet Toadians!" "The Egyptian Frog Goddess. Wow. I didn't know I'd be meeting Demi-Gods today but here we are." "More of a...Semi-Demi-Mini-Goddess at this point. We're descended from her but that was a long time ago. The Goddess Blood is still there but it's been diluted somewhat over the ages." "Your Highness!" The rest of the group replied and bowed their heads with smiles on their faces. "Ribbit!" Her warty slimy green skin turned beet red and she waved her hands frantically. "Y-you goofies don't need to do that! Like I said: Semi-Demi-Mini-Goddess at this point! Ribbit!" The squad shared a laugh and resumed marching. "Well, hey, so long as we're introducing ourselves properly, I'm Podarge Blacktalon Of The Harpies....and I cannot wait to get out of this stairwell." "Are you okay?" Reeva asked her. "Yeah....kinda...I just don't like cramped spaces like this. I'm a Bird. I like wide open areas where I can freely fly around. Sorry. It's a bit of a weakness of mine." "Don't worry about it. That's perfectly normal, Podarge, and you're among friends and teammates here. Once we get down there you'll be able to fly freely again and I know you'll be bullseyeing the targets just like the rest of us." Reeva assured her. Kurata turned her head and scanned the area. "She's right. It's not much further. Are you going to be okay until then?" "Yeah, yeah I'll be fine. Thanks guys." Podarge slowly blew out her breath and then resumed walking with them while she looked over the Gun. "I have to admit though the weapons are certainly unique." "You like them?" Victor asked her. "We can literally grow them over in The Science Division. Saves a lot of manufacturing time and effort." "They're certainly cool. I don't recall Skyforce Rangers using weapons like this for example. That'll make for some interesting discussions when we meet up together." "Oh hey, they're still around?" Vlad questioned. "You bet they are! With a brand new roster too: Red Hawk, Black Condor, Yellow Owl, White Swan, Blue Swallow, Green Eagle and Shadow Garuda." "Seven now, huh?" Kurata asked. "I guess they upgraded the Avian Energy Infusion Tech." The Avian Energy Waves are an energy source developed to infuse Avian Abilities, based off of Avian Lifeforms, into selected Ranger Candidates to create a squad of supersonically flying super-soldier Rangers for peaceful protection. As far as Kurata knew, the five candidates were selected from specialized civilian candidates and one specifically trained soldier. So it was a little surprising to hear that they'd expanded the roster. "Yeah, I don't know the real details, kept it secret even when I was training with them, but I did hear about Neo-Generators." Podarge shrugged. "You'd have to ask them." Kurata raised an eyebrow. For some reason, she couldn't help but suspect some cyberization might be involved here. She made a note to analyze them if they ever met. "Duly noted. We'll keep that in mind." She turned her attention forward again as the team descended the stairs and opened the door. UPDATED THE POST! WITH A FUN JETMAN SHOUT-OUT! |
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Post by superkamiguy1 on Dec 9, 2023 20:44:49 GMT
Despite everything, Vlad couldn't help but smile. "That was amazing." "You can say that again." Kurata noted. "It really brought me back to my days out in space." "This was my first time in space." Reeva noted. "I like it." "That was a fascinating experience. I wouldn't mind trying it again." Victor added. The others nodded in agreement. "I didn't think I'd ever miss it." The Minotaur grunted. "But now I am." The Toad Woman croaked. "Still, that was quite the experience." Huntsman chuckled. "Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Because you've got a few more weeks of training out there before you'll be expected to be able to move freely and then we'll start you on the obstacle course. For now though I'm taking you down to the shooting range to introduce you to the Beast Guns. On your feet!" The team nodded and followed Huntsman through the facility to shooting range. As they walked, they couldn't help but marvel at how differently they moved now that they were back in normal gravity. It was almost like they'd forgotten what it felt like to be so light on their feet. But then again, this was just the start of their training. They were also curious as to what the Beast Guns entailed. Judging by all of the technology they'd seen back at the main base, they were likely to be more Biotechnology. Vlad looked up at Victor and reached out with his mind to communicate with him psionically so as to not interrupt Huntsman. (Hey, Victor? It's me, Vlad. Hi. Hey, so, what exactly are the Beast Guns?) (The Beast Guns are another word for the L.B.G.'s. Living Biomechanical Guns. Also called Bio Beast Guns. They're the standard firearms. They're the culminations of years of research and development and composed of a complex network of metal and organic matter fused together in a symbiotic dance. Each gun is unique and possesses its own distinct personality. The ones we'll be using are going to be trainee weapons, so they'll be more agreeable, but you'll have to train with the standard gear weapons.) Victor explained in mental communication. (Coooool.) Victor ended their psionic communication and refocused on their training and Huntsman lead them into their shooting range and opened the door. The team stepped inside and were immediately greeted with a large, well-lit dome shaped room filled with various weapons hanging on racks along the walls and a large window in front of them that overlooked another wide open metallic room. "Alright, Maggots. Let's start with introductions. This is the Beast Gun you'll be using today, the Trainee Pupa. It's designed to respond more gently to your movements and adjust to your body's unique strengths and weaknesses. It's also equipped with a training AI that will help you with your aim. They're living weapons comprised of a network of metal and organic matter and this particular bad boy focuses the light from bioluminescent algae through insect eye lenses to create a miniature laser cannon. You'll be training with this gun to start you off easy and then we'll build up to the bigger guns over time as your training progresses. Down there is the Holo-Center where you'll be training. I'll set up various shooting ranges and training areas for you to operate in of progressing difficulty as your skill levels increase. I expect nothing less than 110% effort in every exercise and expert marksmanship in your training. Now, everybody go grab a Pupa Gun and then I'll open the door to the staircase." All of the other guns in the room were locked down and only the Pupa Guns were left available so the trainees each walked around the room, grabbed one each, and looked over the guns. They were a fusion of metal and organic materials in an insectoid carapace with a monstrous looking face. "This is new." Kurata admitted. "All the guns I've used are tech-based." "I know the feeling. I've only really trained with magical weapons." Reeva added. "Oh these are so cool. The Science Division did a fantastic job on these babies." Victor spoke up with a smile. "This should be fun." Vlad declared as he looked over the gun. A door opened up and the Trainees walked down the curved staircase in a single file line. Vlad was in the middle of looking over the gun when The Minotaur cleared his throat. "Hey there, Hi, I don't think we've been properly introduced yet. I'm Theseus. Theseus Tavoularoulis Of The Minotaurs." Vlad paused and looked up at the towering Minotaur standing at the same height as Victor astonishingly enough. "Nice to meet you. I'm Vladmir Graveblade Of The Vampires." "I hope you don't take offense to this but I'm surprised to see a Vampire here." Theseus commented as the team resumed walking. "Don't you guys generally prefer to keep to yourselves?" "Yeah, most Vampires prefer to hang out in their own corners of the world and mind their own business...but I'm not most Vampires." He responded with a smile. "I'm Super Powerful, right? We all are. So it's only natural that we use that power to protect and defend others. Supernaturals, Spacians, Humans and others. It's only proper. How about you?" "I can't argue with that logic. Heck, I'm basically following along those same lines of logic. Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test." "Robert G. Ingersoll, right?" "That's right! Did you know him?" "Born: August 11, 1833. Died: July 21, 1899. Sorry but that's before my time. I know it's hard to believe with these dashing good looks but I'm actually fairly young by Vampire Terms. If you want an Old School Vampire, you should look up Necrolai Pimvare." "Oh I know her! The Underworld Vampire Queen! She comes over to Rootcore for drinks and to catch up with us all the time." Reeva chimed in. This time it was Vlad's turn to be surprised. "Seriously?" "Seriously. She's actually fairly chill so long as you mind your manners around her." "Yeah, that tracks. Vampire Nobility are raised with proper manners more often than not. So long as you mind yours around them they'll usually be civil. Sacred Hospitality goes back a long way after all." "Sacred Hospitality?" The Toad Woman asked. "Hospitality is sacred. The Higher Powers dictate that if a stranger comes knocking, the host must offer them fresh clothing, food and lodging. The host cannot ask the stranger about their identity until after the host's duties of hospitality have been fulfilled. When the guest leaves, the host gives gifts and breaks a die, which makes a sacred family connection. The host must not harm the guest, the guest must not harm the host, and not offering hospitality is a serious affront. In Ancient Greek, hospitality was called xenia and was sacred; Zeus was called Zeus Xenios in his function as God and guarantor of hospitality and protectors of guests. This comes from the word for "stranger"; so, for that matter, does "hospitality", "hospice", "hostel", and "hotel". Another word from that root is "hostile", which helps explain why the rules are so severe. It's the same in various other mythologies and religions." Vlad summarized. "Ahhhh but what a hypocrite I am. Here I am talking about proper manners and I haven't even asked you your name." "Hah-hah, don't worry about it, Fangs, we're all getting used to each other. Name's Tiana Starfin of The Heqet Toadians!" "The Egyptian Frog Goddess. Wow. I didn't know I'd be meeting Demi-Gods today but here we are." "More of a...Semi-Demi-Mini-Goddess at this point. We're descended from her but that was a long time ago. The Goddess Blood is still there but it's been diluted somewhat over the ages." "Your Highness!" The rest of the group replied and bowed their heads with smiles on their faces. "Ribbit!" Her warty slimy green skin turned beet red and she waved her hands frantically. "Y-you goofies don't need to do that! Like I said: Semi-Demi-Mini-Goddess at this point! Ribbit!" The squad shared a laugh and resumed marching. "Well, hey, so long as we're introducing ourselves properly, I'm Podarge Blacktalon Of The Harpies....and I cannot wait to get out of this stairwell." "Are you okay?" Reeva asked her. "Yeah....kinda...I just don't like cramped spaces like this. I'm a Bird. I like wide open areas where I can freely fly around. Sorry. It's a bit of a weakness of mine." "Don't worry about it. That's perfectly normal, Podarge, and you're among friends and teammates here. Once we get down there you'll be able to fly freely again and I know you'll be bullseyeing the targets just like the rest of us." Reeva assured her. Kurata turned her head and scanned the area. "She's right. It's not much further. Are you going to be okay until then?" "Yeah, yeah I'll be fine. Thanks guys." Podarge slowly blew out her breath and then resumed walking with them while she looked over the Gun. "I have to admit though the weapons are certainly unique." "You like them?" Victor asked her. "We can literally grow them over in The Science Division. Saves a lot of manufacturing time and effort." "They're certainly cool. I don't recall Skyforce Rangers using weapons like this for example. That'll make for some interesting discussions when we meet up together." "Oh hey, they're still around?" Vlad questioned. "You bet they are! With a brand new roster too: Red Hawk, Black Condor, Yellow Owl, White Swan, Blue Swallow, Green Eagle and Shadow Garuda." "Seven now, huh?" Kurata asked. "I guess they upgraded the Avian Energy Infusion Tech." The Avian Energy Waves are an energy source developed to infuse Avian Abilities, based off of Avian Lifeforms, into selected Ranger Candidates to create a squad of supersonically flying super-soldier Rangers for peaceful protection. As far as Kurata knew, the five candidates were selected from specialized civilian candidates and one specifically trained soldier. So it was a little surprising to hear that they'd expanded the roster. "Yeah, I don't know the real details, kept it secret even when I was training with them, but I did hear about Neo-Generators." Podarge shrugged. "You'd have to ask them." Kurata raised an eyebrow. For some reason, she couldn't help but suspect some cyberization might be involved here. She made a note to analyze them if they ever met. "Duly noted. We'll keep that in mind." She turned her attention forward again as the team descended the stairs and opened the door. The squad walked into the wide open, massive, empty, dome shaped futuristic world that was The Training Center and looked around. Stepping into a room like this brought Kurata back to her Training Days back in space. She could already hear the hum of the SLM's. Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) are devices that can control the intensity, phase, and polarization of light waves. They consist of an array of tiny, controllable elements called pixels. These pixels can be individually programmed to modify the characteristics of the incident light. By using SLMs, hard light holographic projectors can bypass the requirement for laser sources. Instead, they can utilize more accessible light sources like LEDs or regular projectors. SLMs allow for the manipulation of light waves according to the pre-programmed holographic information, thereby creating three-dimensional projections that you can interact with. The usage of SLMs had revolutionized Training, Medicine, Education, Architecture, Movie Effects and various other facets of life throughout both the Earth and Space. She couldn't wait to see what they had in store for them. Victor had a similar mindset. He'd worked with the holographic technology before of course but getting to train with it in a big wide room like this would be fun. "WOOOHOOO! That's what I'm talking about!" Podarge cheered and took flight. She began flying around in circles while laughing. "Feel better?" Reeva called up to her. "You have no idea! There's plenty of room to fly around in here!" Vlad looked around the room. "I'm familiar with Holo-Tech, sure, but I've never seen it used in a big room like this. Did we just walk into The Danger Room?" "Not that far off, really." Victor responded with a chuckle. Reeva looked down at her blaster. "We're on another planet, training in higher gravity, with BioGuns, in a Holo-Room. I am going to have so many stories to tell when I get back home."    "Alright, Maggots, settle down and stand at attention." The Recruits assembled together in a line and stood at attention. "That's better. Now listen up. I'm going to start you off easy today with some basic target practice. Thanks to The Khrysos Corporation's advances in Holographic Technology, we've revolutionized our HHTFT, our Hard Light Hologram Target Firearm Training, With the Hard Light Hologram Target Firearm Training system," he began, "users can experience realistic shooting scenarios without any risk to themselves or others. The holograms produced by this device are indistinguishable from solid objects, allowing for an incredibly immersive training experience. We'll use the Shooting Gallery Program for today and then move up to the higher levels as your training progresses. You do a good enough job we'll jump up to the next level early." He pressed a few button and the SLMs activate and a series of shimmering shining lights lit up and swirled around the recruits. They disappeared as quickly as they came leaving them standing in a completely different simulated environment. The floors, walls and ceiling were all lit up with neon blue lights shining down on them, the environment resembled the interior of a futuristic spaceship now, there was a sitting area with tables and chairs, and there were several doors with targets and numbers on them. There was one door for each of them.    "Listen up! You've noticed those doors by now right? Pick one and step inside and you'll find yourselves in your respective shooting range where your individual testing will begin." Vlad tapped the floor with his foot and then he knelt down and slid his hand across some tiles. "This is amazing." He gasped. "It feels so incredibly real and smooth." "I've experienced magical illusions, sure, but this is something else entirely." "He layered this over the room, right? We're still in the Training Center but it just looks different now?" Vlad asked Victor after standing up. "Bingo. As long as the generators are turned on, this will appear to us and as far as our senses are concerned, it's completely real, because for all intents and purposes, it is. Don't worry about it, you'll get used to it eventually." Victor explained. "First time experiencing Hard Light?" Kurata asked the others with a smile while they walked towards their doors. "Is this standard training out in Space?" Tiana asked her. "Oh yeah. They have all kinds of crazy tech up there. Hard Light Training Centers is only the tip of the iceberg. I'll tell you more about it later, or, at least what I'm allowed to. I'm still under an I.N.D.A. after all." "A Non-Disclosure Agreement makes sense, but, what does the I stand for?" Vlad questioned "Indefinite Non-Disclosure Agreement." Kurata replied to Vlad. "Under Threat Of Imprisonment. There's a lot we need to keep classified." "Scary. Well then, we'll respect your privacy." "You're a good man, Fangs." "Thanks, I try." He joked and they walked into their respective shooting galleries. |
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