[GAME] Resistance Taskforce Strikenger

[Kain]

Arc One: Beginnings​

Episode 1:The Surface​

The dim lighting provided by the lamps strewn across the subterranian ceiling of the refugee citadel known as Freehaven provided minimal light at best. Full lighting would require more power, and more power could show up on the Dezaras' radar, it was inconvinient but necessary to say the least. They provided just enough in order for people to see where they were going and ensure that they would be able to function properly at whatever sort of job they had in this underground city. For those that werent working in the lighted areas, night-wision goggles were provided when necessary. Chances are if someone lived down here and werent crippled or too young, they were put to work keeping this place functioning by growing food, purifying water, maintaining structures, and all sorts of other jobs that needed doing down there. At least down here though they would be working for themselves though, not for those damned space lizards, which was made the difficulties tolerable in contrast with the alternative of working to give the Dezaras pretty much everything they could want until they died.

Living down in Freehaven was by no means an idyllic life, far from it in fact, but still in comparison to the alternative it was better than the life up on the Earth's surface. But for one young man it was the only life he knew or remembered. He seemed to be the only one in Feeehaven that was idly sitting around and doing nothing, just sitting on top of the roof of his home, staring up towards the lights across the subterranian city. Talyn Grey was his name, and may as well have been one of those most dedicated to giving the citizens of Freehaven a better life, and keeping them safe. How was that possible when it seemed that he had no actualy duty around the complex like practicaly everyone else? He was one of six skilled individuals from different backgrounds who had went through years of training and physical conditioning in order to prepare them for what may have been the most important duty in the whole complex: striking back against those that conquered and enslaved humanity. Years ago the Deus-X movement which would eventually become th governing body of Freehaven began designing a means to fight back against the Dezaras even with their limited resources and become a recognizable symbol of hope to humanity. Eventually the Striker Gears and Suits were made, each with a different specialty and abilities able to function effectively alone but working best as a team. It took a long time, practically being worked on years before a couple members of the team had even been born, but eventually a series of weapons and suits strong enough to effectively take on the Dezaras was made, the Striker Gears, with their users being known collectively as the Strikengers. Talyn was one such individual, given the Series Black Striker Gear, he was meant to be the designated leader of the team though wether or not he could actually lead had yet to be seen as they had not been dispatched just yet. Yes they had been training for years, and after the completion of the Striker Gears, they had been through a few training scenarios together, but the fact that training and the real thing often tended to be noticably different was just common sense.

He couldnt help but wonder why they hadnt been sent out yet. Everything was ready for them wasnt it? The suits were fine tuned to optimally work for each individual team member, the weapons were ready, and he was fairly sure that the team was ready so what was the hold up? At the same time he couldnt help but be a little relieved at the same time. You could say he was both nervous and anxious about their first venture on to the surface to strike the first blow against the Dezaras. He could only assume that Nathaniel Grey, Deus-X's leader and his father, had his reasons for not sending him and the others out just yet. For now though he would just wait and stare at the Striker Brace on his wrist, just in case a message from Deus-X to move out finally came.

((For now just do whatever))

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

At Talyn's house lived another person, his adoptive sister Sommer. Like her brother, Sommer was part of the Strikenger team as well, though she wasn't just being idle. She was in a room of the house which only had one purpose: growing mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms to be exact, and she put herself in charge of such a thing, since they did need to eat and Sommer wanted some variety in their food every once in a while. She had somehow procured a log of a Birch tree just for this purpose and the so called "crop" seemed to be coming along nicely.

Maybe I can make some soup with these later...I hope Talyn enjoys it... She had the needed ingredients to try a soup recipe tonight and wanted to put it into action, though she also knew that it was very possible that they could be called up on short notice. We could fight today...or not...if we do...I...will just do my best out there... She nodded to herself, going back to looking over the mushrooms for a little longer, as a way to distract herself from thinking a little too much on her past.

 

[Galaxian]

A wide, goofy grin adorned Mars' face as he looked down at the item held in his hands. From a passing onlookers' perspective, it would seem as if the young man was playing with one of those old hand-held, interactive devices from long ago, but upon close examination, they would realize that in actually the auburn haired teen's hand were actually fiddling excitedly with a metallic hand gun.

Weapons were not something unfamiliar for Mars, having being trained to use them ever since he could remember. Still, while all the weapons he had used back at the lab where he grew up were potentially deadly, none had ever been as advanced as the Striker Pistol he held in his hand now, and for someone who had being whole live revolved around weapons and training, it did not get any more excited than that. Mars finally put the Striker Pistol down and instead glanced at the brace in his wrist, his grin widened. "This is going to be fun!" The young man excitedly declared.

 

[MagiPink]

Those who were born under the subterranean ceiling of the refugee citadel known as Freehaven it was the only sky familiar to the denizens’ of the underground city. For one voluptuous blonde woman, Emma Solei were one of its inhabitants was one of those few whose memories of a crystal blue sky portrayed in old recorded visuals in the archives and those belonging to another. Gazing up at the man-made sky stood outside a food pantry with a reusable bag filled with groceries and few needed essentials she could obtain for home. The depths of Emma’s blue irises stared transfixed on a single light in deep thought of the future of Freehaven’s people. A future that has been in entrusted in the hands of six individuals trained and physical condition for the greatest task amongst the underground city.

The daughter of the Striker Suit’s creator Len Solei, Emma felt deeply bonded with the project wanted to fulfill the wish of humanity to live freely up on the Earth’s surface than those bondage to slavery. This too was dismissed belonging that of the original Emma Solei had died long ago refusing cooperating with the Dezaras leading to the hidden location of the resistance that had escaped stasis. As much Len continued fabricating (even to her) that the real Emma did not die that day rather was rescued chosen to live on in her sister does place believe the lie for his sake. Never does Emma want anyone to go through such pain of losing a loved one or get huts made a solemn vow to do everything in her power to fight back. Letting out a soft heavy sigh shifted the bag into her other arm started for the long walk home.

Remembering needing pick up rather a surprise treat the voluptuous blonde heard an argument between two children escalating in what may turn out to be a fight. While most would turn away without care Emma has chosen another path to help resolve conflict if possible. Around the corner a teenage boy arguing with small child likely to be his sibling or relative. “Hey!†Emma shouted catching both their attention “Is there a problem between you two?†The older boy pushing the smaller child away reaffirmed there was something stirring bad blood between them.

“It’s none of you concern†The older boy scoff shoving both hands deeply into his pocket as she drawn close. Perhaps it was none of her concern and should head home, but the tears on the younger child’s face made the decision all too clear. Kneeling down to his level Emma brushed gloved hand wiping away the tears. “He should not have been so immature†the older boy added in his defense.

“How old are you sweetie?†Emma asked politely keeping her attention more drawn to him. The smaller boy raised his fingers indicating that he was only four years old. “And is this your big brother or cousin?†Rather than answer ran behind the hotheaded teenager grasping onto his knees indicating he was quite shy. Without indulging what had happen knew that was not done intentionally to invoke the teenager’s anger. “I’m sure that he did not mean for whatever it was to happen. You’ve got to remember too that he’s just a child and prone to make mistakes just like you are now.†Blushing rather embarrass and at the sight of her cleavage place one hand behind his head. “Being mad at something that happens intentionally does do anyone good. The best thing you can do hep him realize the difference.†She said moving back onto her feet.

 

[Milky Rose]

Living in a refugee haven like Freehaven meant sharing responsibilities that ensured the survival of the entire group. It was the one thing that Crystal knew and understood, as she was not a stranger to the way things were handled in the place. Having lived in another refugee camp herself, Crystal performed various duties outside of her main duty with the rebel group she was a part of, which mainly involved farming. In the previous camp, she helped grow and harvest corn, which was a favorite of the refugee camp before it finally succumbed to the Dezaras. In Freehaven, she was a part of the farming community that grew bell peppers.

Having harvested a bountiful supply of peppers grown in a greenhouse, Crystal pushed a wheelbarrow full of green bell peppers, delivering much of them to a storage facility, while the others were to be brought to the central market to be sold. Pleased with the bounty, she pushed the wheelbarrow with glee, encountering Emma along the way. Taking note of the teenager and a small child with her, Crystal stopped, and lowered her wheelbarrow, deciding to approach Emma. "Hey! Seems like you're everyone's favorite big sister, Emma. Heh," she chuckled, waving at the two children as well.

 

[Demetrivamp]

Johann had just woken up after he had spent most of the night hacking a few Dezara servers, but finding no real new or useful information. One of Johann's few flaws that he never admits is that he never keeps track of time, and it causes multiple problems for Johann will go to bed at four in the morning, and wake up at six in the morning believing he got a good nights rest. The pale teen would walk into the kitchen with his pale blue pajamas on, and see his mom was making some omelets for breakfast.

Johann had smiled and looked at what his mom was putting in their breakfast, and he just sat there watching. Johann's mom started to see how his pupils weren't as dilated as they should of been, and so she figured he hadn't gotten any sleep. While the omelets were cooking she went and gave him a cup of coffee, along with a syringe and said," You know if anything happens today and you need to stay up just use this ok?" Johann nodded as he began to sip at the coffee, but it was weird how with hardly any sleep he could continue to function like being tired never could effect him. After breakfast was done Johann and his mom sat there eating their omelets when he asked," So are you scared about my safety with this whole striker thing or do you think I'll do fine?" Johann's mother would bring him into a hug and say," I am worried about ya, but you were the perfect candidate for blue, and so I can't really say you aren't the best prepared." Johann nodded as he continued to finish up his breakfast.

 

[MagiPink]

“Now I would not really consider it like that to be quite honest, Crystal†Emma replied flipping back few loose strains of hair. Looking at the wheel barrel her friend finished harvesting engineered plants to grow deep underground using both artificial light and enhanced ecofriendly fertilizer. “With everything that has been going on we need to be working more together than fighting each other.†The two children apologized to the two of them before taking off waved goodbye. When they were no longer in sight walked over to Crystal’s wheel barrel admiring the harvest.

The bell peppers ranged in variety of colors and sizes Emma picked a nice looking red bell pepper, “Did you know that the healthiest bell pepper is the red one? Not only are they quite sweet with flavor are red bell peppers are more mature peppers. They are rich in carotenoid phytonutrients and contain almost eleven times more...†paused realizing who she was speaking to blushed embarrassed. “And you know this already so why am I flapping away at the mouth here. Would you mind if I have this one? I’d like to make a nice stir fry.†Checking the red bell pepper over felt more hopeful that even if something like this could grow deep underground they each held potential to rise up.

Emma saw themselves in comparison with that of the bell peppers to rise up against the Dezaras. Bit of a rather bad habit reflecting too much into the past couple forward clinging onto the rim of the barrel “S-Sorry…†looking at the damage red bell pepper in her hand, “If…there’s something I can do to repay this…h….I’m sorry Crystal.â€

 

[Kain]

Talyn continued his lazy idling on the roof, he was even considering taking a nap up there a little. Just why he had such a preoccupation with being up there, not even he was sure he just sort of did. Getting closer and closer to closing his eyes he wondered if he would have that same dream again. A dream of a dark, cold, metallic structure, blocked off by a layer of glass. The feel that something had been plugged into his head and spine, forcing information into his mind, information he couldnt make heads or tails of. Suddenly the glass would break and thats when he would usually find himself waking up again. He couldnt go a week without finding himself in that same dream but he tried not to dwell on it too much it was just subconcious illusions after all. Besides he had more important thinks to be thinking about these days. The proper way to kill a Shocker, quickly without thinking about wether or not they could have ever been considered human, dealing with their more powerful enforcers, strategic planning, everything involved with the Strikenger team and the specifics of his particular role on the team. Suddenly his contemplating got derailed as the device on his wris vibrated and it's screens turned red. He knew what that meant. No more just pretending,or just mentally walking through scenarios. He jumped off of the roof, landing perfectly and painlessly on the ground, leaving a few onlookers amazed by how he didnt seem to suffer any injuries. Undoubtedly the others would have got the same message, meaning they would come running too.

The mission recieved from his father Nathaniel seemed to be a fairly straight forward one. The target was a factory responsible for producing weapons and equipment used by the Dezaras and their enslaved forces, the mission was to infiltrate, free any human works, grab whatever they could and blow the place sky high. Already Talyn began putting together strategies in his mind for how to handle this as the team was left to deliberate and plan before taking off.

"Alright here is how its going to work." Talyn told them after taking a deep breath. "Johann hack into the Warp network and find a good place nearby to warp us in, from there Crystal will use her Blackout projector to slow the Shockers down with a few distractions. Sommer, your job is simple, sneak in stay out of sight and start rigging explosives, Mars your job will be to find a good spot to watch for enemies and pick off any guards as discreetly as you can while she does that. Finally Emma and I will go in and work on escorting capured workers out while grabbing whatever else we can. When the Shockers get dispatched to our location, and we know they will, Johann will start setting up another warp for the refugees and supplies, the rest of us will be on combat duty until he can get that done." he told them. "What do you guys think?" His voice was shaky, nervous about their first time being sent out into the field. He may have been training for a long time but with practice there wasnt any pressure, as opposed to this time that had enough pressure to flatten a lesser man.

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

Just as Sommer finished tending to the mushrooms, her wrist bibrated due to the device on it. Sure enough, the screens were red and she knew what this meant. Knowing that her brother would already respond to such a thing, she left their house and headed to where they were supposed to meet at for an occasion such as this. Once she was with everyone else, she heard the plan that was given and understood her role quite well. When Talyn asked on what they all though, she noticed that he sounded a little nervous.

"Brot-...Talyn, it sounds like a good plan to me...you're working on everyone's strengths, in my opinion...and I'll be sure to do my part to the letter." She did her best to reassure him, even though she was a little nervous herself, though she was doing a slightly better job of hiding it. Though the thing she was scared of the most was the possibility that her trigger word could be used if anything went wrong. She knew that it was only supposed to be used in extreme cases and really hoped that this wouldn't be one of them.

 

[MagiPink]

Emma gnawed over the plan as Talyn debriefed in each of their core roles on the mission found it exactly as Talyn’s ‘sister’ perfectly describe that had been on her own mind as well. Much passion there was behind Sommer’s words felt a twinge of nervousness moved over placing a hand lightly on her shoulder. “Very well said Sommer and agree about saying sure to do your part. We all can agree on that considering the importance of this mission that we’ve been preparing to carry out.†Briefly nodding her head in agreement before moving her hand.

“I doubt any amongst is not slightly nervous about this being the day we strike back.†Emma glances at the others, “It is the stepping stone that draws us even closer when we can walk amongst the surface. However, for now it is just a great win freeing those they have imprisoned. No man…woman…or child should have to deal with such cruelty. The plan is very thorough that we should have no trouble accomplishing and leaving a calling card.†This was aimed towards Mars knowing the explosions can be a tad over the touch, but effective nevertheless. “Just…everyoe please do be carefulâ€