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Shattarang History
Shattarang
Thursday September 13th
7:20 am (Phase 24) Unseen.(Phase 23)The large yellow man quickly climbs down from the roof top he is on."We seem to have a welcoming committee,Shattarang.",he says as he dashes across the alley and climbs the the building Poundage is standing on."Don't you feel welcome?",he quips as he cocks his large fist and swings at Poundage.Poundage reacts quickly enough to dodge the blow as the two now stand face to face.Vyra soars off the rooftop.She slows to a hover about 30 yards away from the new-comer pair. Reaching out her hands she generates a force field around the large yellow man. "What business do you have here?" She yells to him.He looks at her with a funny grin,"Why,my dear,I wish to visit.The hospital has a certain piece of machinery I wish to borrow.You would be smart not to interfere."

7:20 am (Phase 18) Scar saves his turn.(Phase 17)Hanging from the stick,which the heroes now see is actually a large boomerang,Shattarang flies over to a building behind the large yellow man and drops to the roof."Hey Andromeda!I have a welcoming gift of my own for the young lady."He motions with his hand and the large boomerang zooms at high speed toward Vyra.The boomerang smacks her directly in the stomach.She lets out a loud "oooofffff" and flies backwards 65 feet,falls the three stories to the street below,landing in a heap in the intersection.(Phase 16)Vengeance flies over and hovers behind Poundage.He concentrates a moment and remains ready.Poundage looks at his opponent,balls up his fist and swings.He is sure he is going to connect when Andromeda's head stretches out of the way of his fist and Poundage is left punching air.Maxi-Miss screams,"Vyra!".One moment she is standing on a roof to the south of the battle and the next she is standing next to Vyra in the intersection.She crouches to check Vyra and finds she is out cold,but not seriously injured.She looks in the direction of Shattarang,"You will pay,mister."

7:20 am (Phase 9)Lord Galen concentrates and ice begins to cover his body.(Phase 8)Andromeda looks into Poundage's eyes.I smile begins to grow on his face.He raises his large fist over his head and brings them crashing down on Poundage.As he hits the fist glow for just a moment.Poundage takes the hit without flinching.(Phase 3)Scar starts moving eastward,following Lord Galen.Around his body electric starts to pop and crack.He dashes eastward and stops when he comes to a blue and white woman standing over Vyra,who is unconscious in the street.Looking about he sees the large yellow man from his vision standing on a rooftop,smiling.The gray man from his vision is standing on another roof top farther east.(Phase 2)Shattarang looks at Vengeance,"Heads up ugly!Meet Shattarang!"Again he motions with his hands and the large boomerang flies around his back and speeds at Vengeance.It glances off the force field and hangs in the air near Vengeance.

7:20 am (Phase 1)Vengeance concentrates,letting his force field drop.Raising his arms he says,"Your the ugliest Motherf****r here doush bag."Moving forward a little to be in range,he lets loose with a Magnetic blast that skips past Shattarang."Ooohh such a potty mouth.",quips Shattarang.Poundage places a hand to his cheek and gives Andromeda a puzzled look."Wait, was that supposed to hurt?"He leaps into the air,spins in mid-jump and lands behind Andromeda."This might tickle a little, big guy.",he says,pointing his wrist blaster.Again Andromeda warps himself around the shot and it dissipates harmlessly behind him."Ha ha..didn't even feel it fellow.",Andromeda states.Down on the street Scar nods to the "strange" woman and says, " I do not know your face but I can tell that you are here to help. Help the others and I will tend to the fallen heroine."Maxi-Miss gives Scar a concerned looks then smiles.She dashes up the street and climbs one of the buildings.When she reaches the top she runs across the roof to the opposite side.She raises her arms and screams,"O.K. a*****e,no one messes with the Sentinels!!"The power blast leaps out and catches Shattarang in the chest.He flies backwards 40 feet and crashes into a chimney.(Phase 0)On the street Scar checks Vyra.She is out but not seriously injured.Vyra moans a little but remains unconscious.(Turn 2 Phase 31)Andromeda spins around to face Poundage."You are an insignificant nothing.I'm out of your league."His massive fist raises again,connecting with Poundage's chest.Again Poundage takes the blow without moving.

7:20 am (Phase 21)Vengeance turns to find the boomerang still hanging in mid air,10 feet above the roof top.He reaches out with his Magnetic abilities and grabs the boomerang."What league, the UCSL, united cocksuckers league? No thanks, I'll stay out."says Poundage and jumps over Andromeda to land in the street behind him.He turns and gathers his rage.He focuses his emotions and tries to exert control over Andromeda's.Andromeda seems unfazed by this.Scar picks up Vyra and hastily takes her into the hospital for help.He runs north and into the door there.Inside he sees a large room,almost empty of people,and a nurse behind the desk.Placing Vyra in a nearby wheelchair he ask the nurse to care for her and to call the police,the building is under attack.

7:20 am (Phase 18)Lord Galen waits on the hospital roof,waiting for the battle to get that far.(Phase 16)Andromeda grimaces,"You are a fool...I do not abide fools."His arm shoots outward,reaching for Poundage.Poundage dodges left and the massive hand misses him.(Phase 13)Maxi-Miss climbs down the side of the building,dashes across the alley and climbs the wall to the roof of the building Shattarang is on.She raise her arms again,"This is for Vyra,a*****e!"The blast leaps forward and strikes the chimney next to Shattarang.(Phase 10)Shattarang gets to his feet,a sly smile on his face.He gestures with his arm again and the boomerang is ripped from Vengeance's magnetic grasp.It swoops about,zipping toward Maxi-Miss.It crashes into Maxi-Miss's back,sending her flying forward to smash into the chimney next to Shattarang.

7:20 am (Phase 6)Vengeance floats forward to get into range and lets loose a magnetic blast.Shattarang ducks and the blast nicks a brick out of the chimney behind him.Shattarang smiles,"Ah,two against one..beauty and the beast..."Back on the street Poundage again leaps into the air,spins and lands behind Andromeda.He balls his fist and takes a swing.The blow goes straight at Andromeda's head,but a split second before it connects the head stretches left and Poundage misses.

7:20 am (Phase 3)Scar turns to Lord Galen and asks, "What is the situation? Vyra is in the hands of the medics."Lord Galen stands silent,somber.(Phase 1)Andromeda spins to face Poundage,"I tire of these games,you delay me from my intended task."His arm shoots forward and an immense fist grabs Poundage,pinning his arms to his side.The fist flashes momentarily and begins squeezing.

7:20 am (Phase 0)Scar turns his attention to the battle across the buildings. He says to Lord Galen, "They are losing, they need our help, take me there!!!"Lord Galen,covered in ice,turns to Scar,"I cannot fly.I can only run as fast as I can."As Scar watches,the ice around Lord Galen starts to thicken.(Phase 24 Turn 3)Andromeda looks up at Poundage,caught in his grasp,"I will squeeze you like a bug.Let my face be the last you see."The fist holding Poundage continues squeezing.He turns and starts walking eastward,toward the hospital.As he reaches the edge of the roof his legs stretch and he just simply continues walking.He comes to the lower section and again his legs stretch enough to allow him to just step forward onto the roof of the three story section.Sauntering to the higher section,he stretches his legs the full ten stories and politely steps onto the highest roof of the hospital,slightly shocked to see Lord Galen and Scar there.He holds Poundage over the edge behind him as he speaks,"More irritations.Either of you make a move and your pal here winds up a puddle on the roof below.Leave the area and don't turn back."

7:20 am (Phase 21)Poundage gathers a breath and uses all his strength to try and break Andromeda's grasp.He struggles,his face reddens but the immense hand holds.He is unable to break free.Andromeda turns to look at the struggling hero,"You are stronger than you look.But your fate is sealed.Your life will be snuffed out at the hands of ANDROMEDA!"He turns back to the two heroes standing before him.

7:20 am (Phase 20)"Galen,you want to help or stand there like an ass!",Vengeance screams as he floats over to the hospital roof,taking a postion floating above and behind Galen and Scar.Raising both arms,Vengeance lets loose a magnetic blast.It skims past Andromeda's mid-section as he twist his body out of the way.Andromeda snarls,"That was a close one.You shall die like your friend,flying one."

7:20 am (Phase 17)Lord Galen raises his ice covered arms and lets loose an ice attack aimed at Andromeda.The cold blast strikes him and he grimaces.The upper left part of his body is covered in ice and the arm holding Poundage sags a little.(Phase 13)Scar says "It is you who should seize your moment. We have been warned of your coming. Submit, or fall!!" as he aims his staff.An arc of electricity leaps outward but Andromeda deftly twist his body to allow the shot to pass right by him.Andromeda studies Scar for a moment,"Warned?Impossible!Name your source!"Further eastward Maxi-Miss turns to face the grinning Shattarang."Hey monkey face,stick this in your toothy smile!"She extends her arms and another power blast rips forward from blank range.The shot deflects slightly as it nears Shattarang and zooms off over the rooftops.Shattarang's grin only gets bigger,"I love my women feisty...give it to me baby."He motions with his arm and the boomerang zips toward Maxi-Miss.Alerted by the gesture she ducks just in time,allowing the boomerang to fly right on by.(Phase 9)Andromeda swings Poundage in a long arc,like a large ballbat.Poundage strikes Lord Galen squarely,sending ice shards flying.

7:20 am (Phase 6)Poundage again struggles to get out of Andromeda's grasp.He is unable to break free but feels the grip isn't as strong as it was before."So glad to see you like me so much Andromeda, but you're not my type.",he quips,trying to catch his breath.Andromeda smiles,"Your right,fool.I do not like dead men."(Phase 5)Vengeance watches with concern as Andromeda grips his friend.A look of concentration crosses his face as his arms raise.The magnetic shot released is easily dodged by Andromeda,his body contorting in ways that seem impossible.

7:20 am (Phase 2)Lord Galen watches as Poundage struggles in Andromeda's grasp.Again he raises his arms,a blast of cold shooting forth.Andromeda stretches to dodge the blast and the it strikes Poundage.Poundage grunts and is slightly shaken by it,as 800 pounds of ice cling to him.(Phase 29,Turn 4)Andomeda laughs loudly,"What a bunch of heroes we have here!Do yourselves a favor and leave before I am forced to kill the lot of you!"He,again,swings Poundage like a club.Poundage crashes into Lord Galen with a mighty crash.The ice around Poundage serves as a little armor,but is shattered by the hit.Galen's armor sends ice shards flying,but does protect him.(Phase 24)Vengeance looks about,studying Andromeda,looking eastward toward Shattarang.He is unable to see any form of bomb,nor device of any kind save the boomerang flying about the sky and it hasn't shown the ability to explode.

7:20 am (Phase 22)Lord Galen focuses on Andromeda and takes aim again.The ice blast is easily dodged by Andromeda and falls harmlessly to the roof below.(Phase 19)further east Shattarang smiles at Maxi-Miss,"Your friends left us all alone...wanna dance?"Behind him the boomerang makes a graceful arc in the sky and speeds toward Maxi-Miss.She tries to feint left but the boomerang smashes into her right shoulder.She flies backwards almost 20 feet and falls the 2 stories to the dirt lot below.Her body remains motionless as Shattarang mutters to himself,"Dance over,missy."(Phase 18)Scar looks about the battle field.Things are not going well,two heroes down and Poundage is helpless in Andromeda's grasp.He feels that if things don't improve his vision will come to pass soon.Raising his staff,he lets loose a burst of electricity.Warping his torso about it,Andromeda is able to stay out of the way and the charge dissipates in the morning sky behind him.

7:20 am (Phase 14)Andromeda swings Poundage one more time,a large smile on his face.Poundage arcs high and crashes down on Lord Galen.The impact sends Lord Galen flying backwards,all the way to the edge of the roof.He lands awkwardly and remains motionless,just inches from falling.(Phase 9)Vengeance looks about and taps his badge,"Things are not looking good right now.Base do you have any suggestions?"He floats down to stand where Lord Galen was,facing Andromeda.The base replies,"I calculate two alternatives.Massive damage per blow,perhaps a heavy,fast flying projectile....or release Poundage by aiming for the hand that holds him.Poundage's strength is needed...also beware the second meta-human should be joining the fray shortly...his female opponent is down...I calculate a percentage chance of success under five percent..."As he listens,Vengeance swings a fist at Andromeda.The punch is easily dodged by Andromeda and Andromeda is almost mocking them now.(Phase 4)In the east Shattarang waits as the boomerang swoops down low and slows to a stop in front of him.He reaches out and grasp the boomerang,looks west toward the hospital,"Get the party ready boys.Here I come."(Phase 3)There is a look of concentration on Scar's face as he stares down the behemoth in front of him.He concentrates hard but says nothing.

7:20 am (Phase 0)Scar smiles slightly and raise his staff.He takes aim at Andromeda and a bolt of lightning leaps forward.It connects with Andromeda squarely in the chest.He staggers back slightly and turns a burning gaze at Scar."That actually hurt.You will be the next to fall."

7:20 am (Phase 30)Andromeda raise his fist,holding Poundage and brings it down with a crash.The impact sends Scar flying backwards,landing in a heap next to Lord Galen.One of his arms moves slightly then he remains motionless.Andromeda turns his gaze to Vengeance,"I suppose you will be stupid enough to wind up like your friends?"(Phase 16)Vengeance watches Scar's body fly past and taps his badge,"Base,notify the police if that has not already been done."He raises his arms and aims at the immense hand holding Poundage.The base replies as the magnetic blast erupts,"The hospital is in the process of calling the police...my records show they do not have the ability to contain the meta-human,Andromeda..."The magnetic blast is right on target but Andromeda stretches the hand just out of the way.To the east Shattarang rides the boomerang at breakneck speed toward the hospital.As it flies over the roof he drops and motions the boomerang toward Vengeance.It zips into Vengeance hitting him in the right side.He goes flying about 25 feet,landing just at the edge of the roof,bleeding profusely.Shattarang looks at Poundage,"Fun party..." and begins laughing.

7:21 am (Phase 15)Andromeda pulls Poundage close to his face as he steps toward the roof entrance.Poundage can barely hear him over the raucous laughter coming from Shattarang."You are a fighter,small one,that I grant.I will have to try to emulate that when I create my armies."He holds Poundage near his face as his fist squeezes.(Phase 14)Poundage tries to ignore the pain and concentrates.He pushes waves of fear in the direction of Andromeda but sees no change in the large being.(Phase 1)Shattarang stops his giggling long enough to hurl the boomerang at the roof access door.The door shatters,leaving free access to the stairs below.Shattarang looks back at Andromeda and after Andromeda gives him a nod,dashes down the stairs.(Phase 22 Turn 6)Andromeda continues to squeeze,taking a strange fascination in watching as Poundage grunts and groans.

7:21 am (Phase 19)Poundage hears some banging and clanging coming from the stairwell Shattarang just disappeared into.He concentrates,again trying to send a wave of fear at Andromeda. "Damn,you need a mint. Let me go and I'll give you a Tic Tac?",Poundage quips as he sees no change in the man holding him.(Phase 7)Andromeda continues to squeeze,"I admire your fortitude,little man.Able to joke as the breath is squeezed out of you.A pity it won't be much longer."

7:21 am (Phase 13)From inside the hospital Poundage hears another loud crash and a couple screams.(Phase 12)Andromeda squeezes some more,watching Poundage intently,"If I had more time to play I would smear your innards around this hospital.But there is something I must retrieve,but I promise you...we will meet again."

7:21-7:30 am (Phase 0)Poundage is getting desperate but continues to try to send waves of fear at Andromeda.He studies the face before him for any sign of fear.The face remains passive,but slightly angry.(Phase 23,Turn 8)Andromeda continues to squeeze,his face a model of concentration.Poundage starts to slump and finally remains still.Andromeda studies him for a few moments then drops the limp body.He turns to the roof access and disappears.

7:00-7:10 pm Shattarang sits in the dark,musky room,feet propped up on a crate,flipping the large boomerang absently.The big fella is in the the other room,busy with that piece of machinery they had so much fun getting this morning.Shattarang flips through the channels on the little TV hoping he can catch something on the heist this morning.He loves to see the little people of the town so scared and smiles at the memory of the fight.Bossman definitely showed those goody two-shoes what was what.A small chuckle escapes his lips as he thinks of how that cute Maxi-Miss had him on the ropes.The memory of her flying backwards and smacking that building makes he actually break out in laughter.From the other room a deep voice comes,"What's so funny in there S-man?"There is a loud clang and Shattarang replies,"Just thinking of the battle this morn big guy...those heroes had no chance against ya,bud."A few more bangs are heard before there is a reply,"Don't gloat too much in there,the machine will only duplicate the dna.There are more pieces to this puzzle."There is silence for a few minutes when Shattarang hears muffled voices from the other room.This has happened a few times and this time his curiosity gets the best of him.He heads down the hall and peeks into the room.It is large,pieces of machinery scattered about.There is little light but from the corner comes a glow.As he looks closer Shattarang realizes the glow comes from some sort of video screen.Andromeda stands before it and on the screen there appears to be a face of another Andromeda,but slightly different.The face seems to be giving some orders,"...other equipment before the army can be grown.Time is short,the rift will close soon.The schematics you need are being downloaded now,your next target also is in the info batch.High Command congratulates you on your success.We are one step closer to our conquest..."The screen wavers funnily and then goes blank.Andromeda flips a couple of buttons and schematics and data fill the screen.Andromeda starts to study what he sees as Shattarang sneaks back to his seat.Conquest?He smiles,Conquest,Smonquest...as long as there are meta's to kill...

9:10-9:20 pm Vyra closes her eyes and stretches out her hand, erecting an oval force field around those gathered. She then nods to Omega. She says, "If those panels are floor detectors, me and Reaper can levitate people to the door."Omega looks to Vrya, "Good idea. Those who can fly can also hover above the floor to avoid any sensors there. There may be other motion sensors as well." Omega then looks to Imp, "Imp, you seem to be the resident gadgeteer. Assessment of this room and potential traps? Best strategy to deactivate them or avoid them?"Imp studies the room and replies,"From here it looks as if it is all tied into the door.I think those panels near the ceiling hide weapons of some sort that are triggered when the door is opened.If I remember correctly there is an abandoned station on the other side of the door,with a garage to be used for housing subway trains.That would be the perfect place for Andromeda,plenty of room and power.Scar said they had video,if they do then what are they waiting on?"Omega looks around at the group, "Does anyone here have powers that can directly affect or control electronic circuitry?"Everyone remains quiet.Omega nods to Afterburn, "Good work. I think we're getting close, everyone. Alloy, anything comes out that big door use that lamp post and do your best Babe Ruth impersonation. I can almost feel their presence. Everyone stay on your toes..."Vengeance concentrates and puts a force field around the group."Get back and I will try to open the door with my magnetic abilities."Omega nods to Vengeance and waits, with the others, behind the protective shield. He looks to Imp, "You have a point. What ARE they waiting on? Maybe scouting the opposition...but what was that scraping noise we heard a moment ago? I wonder..."Omega calls out to Vengeance. "Be careful, Vengeance! In addition to the traps here, I have a feeling there may be something very nasty on the other side of that door. Like maybe a large weapon of some kind..."Omega looks about, "I'd suggest everyone move to the side and out of the path of a possible projectile or energy weapon. I know we're protected by a force field, but it would be better not to take a hit at all..."Everyone moves to the side and Reaper turns to Vyra, "Could we perhaps combine our telekinesis? Would it be more effective?"From Vengeance's badge Poundage is heard,"The news reporters are out here. If they don't know you are here, they may now. I have instructed Wojo to remove them.If he doesn't, you guys give the word and I will make sure none of this makes it to the air.Tell me how to get there. If things get hairy, I am coming in to get you guys out."Vengeance concentrates and reaches out with his magnetics and pushes at the door.The door swings open easily and the group hears a couple clicks and whirs.The two panels swing open and some sort of weapon barrel slides out of each and start turning toward the group.The floor in front of them suddenly crackles with energy.On the other side of the door the group sees a large room,at least 100 feet deep and standing at the far end is Andromeda,arms crossed at his chest.Peeking from behind him is Shattarang who lets out a robust laugh,"Oooo..hoooo...we got some guest,Andromeda!Lay out the welcome mat and let's start this party!"Afterburn twitches,ready to move but glances at the floor then back at Omega.

9:20 pm (Phase 31) Omega levitates slightly off the floor. Reasoning that the best defense might be a good offense, he extends his arm and fires a blast of blue Omega Flame at Shattarang's head.The flame leaps forward and smashes into the force fields in place by Vyra and Vengeance.Vyra and Vengeance both let out a grunt.Omega calls out, "Afterburn, it's not safe to try to outflank Andromeda. Stay as mobile as possible and try to hit him from this side of the room with ranged paralysis blasts.Imp, is it safe to fly across the room separating us from the rogues? We need those traps deactivated, and quickly! Anyone with ranged attacks...open fire!"Imp,stunned,takes a moment to reply,"Uuumm,yea...the guns seem to be motion and heat tracking...the floor seems electrified so a person would need to contact it to close the circuit to receive any damage."(Phase 28) Omega looks to Wraith, "Wraith, you have a very accurate energy attack form, yes? Perhaps you could simultaneously fire blasts from each hand and take out those weapons up there?" Omega points to the 'gun barrels.'Wraith looks in that up at the gun barrel on the right,"My blast come from the staff,I can only fire one at a time.As soon as Vengeance drops the force field I'll try to take one out."From the other end Andromeda is heard,"Shattarang,they go no further.Stop them at any cost."His right fist lashes out quickly and slams into the forcefield with a loud 'THOOM'.Vengeance lets out a loud moan.(Phase 27) Wraith looks at Omega a moment and takes aim at the gun barrel on the right."I can get the wounded out with the teleportaion abilities of the base,but you need me here,now.",he says as a power blast flashes from his staff and smacks the gun barrel.There is a small shower of sparks but the barrel continues to track toward the group.Afterburn quickly hollers,"INeedSomeoneToTakeMeTotheOtherSide!" as she aims her guantlets at Andromeda.Andromeda dodges the beam of energy easily with a twist of his torso.Andromeda smiles,"I ravaged your friends this morning and yet you hunt me down.Humans are not that smart and yet are the dominant species on this planet...HaHaHaHa...conquering this world will be easier than I thought."(Phase 24) Reapersaves his move.

9:20 pm (Phase 19) Omega blinks as his latent cosmic awareness suddenly flares to life and causes a disturbing vision to unfold in his mind's eye--the possible consequences of his actions had his attack succeeded in penetrating the force fields: Vyra unconscious, perhaps even dead--Vengeance drained and taken down only moments later. Omega kneeling before Vyra's lifeless body..."My God...What have I done?" The vision retreats as quickly as it came--at the speed of thought--and Omega looks around to find Vyra and Vengeance, thankfully, still standing. "Thank God," Omega mutters, realizing the others will not fully understand.He then explains, "I thought it was possible to fire through the force screens from this side. I've just been instructed otherwise by a...higher power...my deepest apologies...but there are other worries right now..."Omega then looks to Alloy, "Alloy, do you think your metallic form can withstand that electrified floor or would it mean even more damage for you if you tried to cross it? Can you jump the distance?"Omega looks at those projecting the force fields, "Obviously, it looks like we'll have to drop the force fields to attack them. Vyra, Vengeance, can you open up 'holes' in the fields large enough to fire through or allow the use of telekenetic abilities?"Omega turns to Imp, "Imp...best guess as to the power supply for that floor and those weapons? Would it be possible to deactivate it or short it out somehow?"Imp looks about thoughtfully and replies,"I need to go further into the other room for a complete analysis.From where we stand I see no form of power supply and would actually guess that Andromeda would have the power supply in the same room with the genetic recombinator."Omega gives Imp a wry smile, "I was afraid you were going to say something like that--we need to get over there to engage them properly." Omega then says aloud, to no one in particular, "Reaper or I could fly across and take some of the others with us...we would avoid the electrified floor that way--but we might still get zapped by those weapons up there. And Andromeda can just stretch himself across to pound on us..."Wraith speaks up,"I can also fly a couple over."Omega looks to Afterburn. "I can fly you across...but I'm worried about those guns turrets. Wraith's attack is stronger than mine and it didn't seem to do much damage to them. I don't want us getting shot down and landing on that floor. Maybe the telekenetics could 'take control' of those weapons and turn them away from us?"Maxi-Miss,standing quietly in the rear says,"What about laying a force field just over the floor?We could then just walk across."Afterburn sways from foot to foot,"IfIGetAcrossICanTryToFindThePowerSupply,TheRecombinator,OrTheControls. EvenIfICan'tIFeelLikeADuckAtTheShootingGallery. WeNeedToChangeTheDynamicsOfTheBattle. RightNowWeAreFightingOnHisTermsAndThatsJustNotMyStyle."Both Vengeance and Vyra drop their force fields.Vyra acts with all the speed she can muster. She jumps behind Alloy and reaches out her Telekenetics to grab hold of the gun-barrel on the right.She prepares to try and yank it from the wall. She motions Reaper to do that same.Vengeance grabs his belt buckle with his magnetics and floats himself over the electric floor and prepares himself for a dash to Andromeda. (Phase 18) Imp steps forward to stand at the edge of the electrified floor and raises an arm.A burst of energy arches toward Andromeda.He contorts to dodge the attack but the beam hits him high on his shoulder.Imp lets out a loud,"YEAH!!TAKE THAT BIG BOY!!" but just as quickly looks on with disappointment as Andromeda reaches up to touch his shoulder and smiles.Imp quickly states,"He must have some very thick skin.Paralysis rays will only be effective after we wear him down a little." (Phase 17) Maxi-Miss reaches over to touch Afterburn on the shoulder,"Time to take the fight to them."Suddenly both women blink out and reappear in the middle of the larger room.Afterburn blinks a moment then a large smile spreads across her face.

9:20 pm (Phase 16) Omega smiles, "Well, our Maxi-Miss is just full of surprises isn't she?"Omega then nods at Imp, "Okay. Try to use your paralysis attack on Shattarang instead. We'll see what we can do to wear Andromeda down a bit."Omega looks around to the others, "Once that other weapon is out of commission, we should either fly across or use Maxi's idea of laying down a force field. Let's press the attack. Change the dynamics of the confrontation. We need to shift from defense to offense. Perhaps some of us should consider combining our attacks, or combining our powers in new ways--give them something unexpected?"Omega pauses a moment and then looks to Vyra and Reaper, "I've been thinking...what if we used the telekenetics to 'bottle' both my Omega Flame and Wraith's power blast? Could either of you temporarily hold the energy back telekenetically...then release it...hitting Andromeda with a more massive, and directed attack? That skin of his is like armor. We have to wear it down before paralysis or probably even conventional attacks will be successful against him."Imp looks thoughtful a moment then answers,"I'm not sure the telekinesis would work.The power uses the mental capacities to 'hold' physical objects.Both your flame power and Wraith's blast don't seem to have a physical ingredient to them."Omega raises both arms and lets loose a flame blast from each hand.The flame leaps forward on a line toward Andromeda but fizzles out about halfway across the large room. (Phase 14) The gun on the left wall tracks toward the group and fires a blast with a 'boom'.There is a loud screech from the gun and a shower of sparks as it malfunctions.As the screech ends the gun again starts to track the group.From the large room Shattarang shouts,"Damn it,and the guns are supposed to be state of the art!"He turns and looks toward Maxi-Miss,"Ah..my dance partner returns...shall we continue where we left off luv?"The boomerang above his head shutters slightly them zips at high speed at Maxi-Miss.She moves to dodge but moves to slow as the boomerang smacks her hard in the chest and she falls in a heap. (Phase 13) Andromeda lets out a booming laugh,"She is just the first who will fall this day,heroes."His left arm shoots out quickly,his hand curled into a large fist.The large fist smashes into Afterburn and flashes brightly for a moment.Afterburn is hurled 45 feet straight back and lands on the electrified floor in front of her teammates.As she lands,there is a large arc of energy around her and she lets out a scream.Meanwhile Vyra struggles as she mentally 'feels' the gun she is holding with her telekinesis tries to track the group.

9:20 pm (Phase 12) "Afterburn! Maxi-Miss!",Omega calls out. "Damnit all to hell..."As he is finishing Afterburn screams again as the energy arcs around her.Omega turns to Imp, "I guess I've just found out the maximum range of the Omega Flame. Okay, so the tk bottle idea is a bust...Wraith, what about that teleportational gizmo...can it zap us over there to them?"Wraith replies,"No,the badge can teleport me and those I hold to the base or out of the base to a specified point in Rathbone park (Area 15,16).I say we risk the guns and go after Andromeda.We're just sitting ducks here for the guns anyway."Omega nods to Wraith, "Agreed. We're getting nowhere fast. And we can't leave Maxi over there!" Wraith gets a determined look on his face and flies to a point about 10 feet ahead of Maxi-Miss's motionless body.He raises his staff and fires a blast at Andromeda.His aim is true and the blast smacks Andromeda in the chest.Andromeda stands his ground slightly amused at the blast.Afterburn rises to her feet and runs to stand near the large door to the north.She raises her arms and let's loose a paralysis ray from her guantlets.The burst of energy soars toward Shattarang but seems to ricochet away from him before hitting.Omega looks to Afterburn, "Are you okay?"She glances in his direction,a serious look in her eyes,"NothingHurtButMyPride. NowLet'sPoundTheseTwo!"Vyra concentrates hard and telekinetically yanks on the gun turret to the right.There is a shower of sparks as she rips the turret from the wall with a smile. (Phase 9) Vengeance touches his badge and tells Poundage how to get to the room,"Your friends are here. You might want to come say hi."Vengeance then dashes over to stand before Andromeda.He raises his fist and swings hard.Andromeda's attention is on the gun turret and he is unable to dodge the blow.Vengeance connects solidly but Andromeda doesn't even flinch.Reaper,satisfied that Afterburn is safe from the electrified floor,reaches out with his telekinesis,trying to grab the remaining turret.He struggles but is able to grab the gun.Reaper gives a yank on the gun as he says,"Omega,get everyone who is not busy to fire at Andromeda."The turret starts to smoke slightly but Reaper can feel it still trying to track the group.

9:20 pm (Phase 3)Imp again aims at Shattarang and a let's loose a paralysis ray.The ray arcs toward Shattarang and seems to bounce in a different direction as it reaches him."Damn it!",Imp says,then looks about a moment to see if anyone heard her. (Phase 1) Omega carefully flies closer to the two villains.He turns to Reaper,"Any attack on Andromeda may affect your TK action so I will concentrate on Shattarang."He raises his arm,unleashing a flame burst at Shattarang.The flame also seems to be deflected as it reaches Shattarang and he stands unharmed. (Phase 0) Afterburn again raises her guantlets and fires a paralysis ray at Shattarang.It too,is deflected as it reaches him.Shattarang looks at her,"Wow...sexy baby...why don't you and I dance a little luv?"She shoots him a haughty glance but doesn't reply. (Phase -1) Reaper looks toward Andromeda and reaches out with his telekinesis.He concentrates hard but can't seem to grasp Andromeda,he's to far away. (Phase -2)Alloy coils himself and leaps across the electrified floor.He runs up next to Vengeance and points one arm at Andromeda.A beam of light burst out aimed at Andromeda's eyes.Andromeda ducks out of the way and the light beam smacks the wall behind him. (Phase -3) Enraged his light attack missed,Alloy raises both fist in the air and brings them down hard.As he does he loses his footing and ends up smacking himself in the thigh.He falls to ground with a grunt of pain as Andromeda again erupts in laughter.From the hallway behind them Poundage rushes in to stand with the other heroes. (Phase 38 Turn 2) Afterburn looks at Shattarang with anger in her eyes and again aims her guantlets.Her paralysis beam is accurate this time and connects solidly with Shattarang.He stands for a moment shaking then collapses to the floor.Afterburn places her hands on her hips,"YouCouldn'tHandleMe..LUV...."

9:20:15 (Phase 18) Andromeda smiles at the beep from his chest pad and then scowls as he spies Poundage near the door."Get away from there!I defeated you once,miscreant,and I will again."Omega again tries his flame attack against Andromeda--just one blast this time.The flame leaps from his hand and flies past Andromeda's left shoulder,shooting out into the middle of the room.Omega looks to Wraith and says, "Wraith,can you use the badge on Vengeance to do what Poundage suggested and teleport both him and Shattarang to the Guardian Base? You said they could teleport both you and what you can carry--could we place Shattarang into physical contact with Vengeance and activate the recall?I think we might need your power here. You could alert Lord Galen that they are being teleported to the base." (Phase 17) Wraith replies,"Yes we can do that."He taps his badge as he runs over and picks up Shattarang."Base,prepare to teleport Vengeance and a passenger.Alert Lord Galen that both are unconscious but the passenger needs to be detained."Alloy transforms into a slick metal on the floor and works his way under Andromeda's feet.He then begins to angle himself to create a ramp,aiming Andromeda toward the electrified floor.Andromeda does indeed slide almost six feet toward that floor. (Phase 12) As he is being picked up,Shattarang lets out a moan and stirs.He looks up into Wraith's face and says,"My,my...not the person I wanted to wake up to...where's that sexy girl?"Suddenly there is a whirring sound as the remaining gun turret turns and targets Reaper.With a boom it fires and the beam strikes Reaper square in the back.Reaper falls to the floor with a thump and doesn't move. (Phase 8) With one large step Andromeda moves to stand next to Poundage."Little man,you have many guts...lets see what they look like."He raises a fist and brings it crashing down.Poundage makes a quick step to his right as the fist smashes into the floor.Afterburn rushes over behind Andromeda and says, "PickOnSomeOneYourOwnSize." She takes a swing at the large man and is surprised when his body stretches away from her swing.

9:20:15 (Phase 7) Omega looks to the spot where Reaper fell. "Damn, we just can't get a break." Poundage turns to face Andromeda and balls up his fist.He swings but barely grazes the dodging behemoth.Poundage leaps across the room and lands between Imp and Vyra.He yells, "There are machines directly connected to him inside that room!.Vyra,try to teleport the downed man near Vengeance to Vengeance."He turns to face Andromeda,"Let's try and get him outside." (Phase 6) Imp looks at Poundage with a frustrated look,"I tell you what...you get him outside..I need in that room..."She places her hands on her hips,"I need across that floor to get into that room !"In the large room Omega looks to the rupture Poundage created in the garage door and wonders if it might not be time to change tactics. He looks to Afterburn and points, "That may be where he has the genetic device hidden. Possibly a power source too. Using these weapons against him is proving to be too risky. Let's see if we can locate the power source and simply deactivate them--at least that will even the playing field...a little." Afterburn scans the area,noting the distance to gather speed., "StandBack...I'llGetThroughTheDoor." (Phase 4) Vyra Flies over till she is hovering close Andromeda and concentrates on him.She can't find any true weakness,but feels she understands,a little,how he fights.Omega replies to Afterburn, "You and Imp should also use your paralysis attacks against Shattarang. They won't be effective against Andromeda until we wear him down. And his stretching abilities seem to make him nearly impervious to direct physical attacks. I think energy-based attacks are our best bet against Andromeda right now, but Shattarang may not be able to defend so well against the paralysis."

9:20:15 pm (Phase 3) Omega fires yet another flame attack at Andromeda.The flame leaps forward and hits Andromeda high on his left side.Andromeda seems barely to notice but glares at Omega."Everything is at the ready.Let's see what you guys have."Omega then flies back across and lands next to Imp. Omega turns to Imp and says, "Get ready. Afterburn is going to try to take out his power source. If she doesn't succeed, then I can fly you across. We do need to take a look inside that room but we may need to help Wraith first." Imp looks anxious but stands he ground. (Phase 2) Omega looks towards Wraith and calls out, "Wraith, can you handle Shattarang or do you need some help? Drop him down onto the floor!" Wraith gives a smile, "Oh I can handle him..." He wraps his arms around the villain he is carrying and squeezes.Shattarang lets out a loud grunt but remains conscious. (Turn 3 Phase 45) Afterburn makes a circuit of the room,gaining speed.As she circles near the dented door she throws her body into the it.The breech grows,now being a large hole about 3 feet in diameter.Afterburn staggers back slightly but remains on her feet.As Andromeda stares at her,eyes narrowed in anger.

9:20:30 pm (Phase 35) Omega replies to Wraith, "Okay, guy. Just watch out for that boomerang of his."Wraith smiles at Omega and squeezes again.Shattarang let's out a groan,then collapses in Wraith's arms."Boomerang not a problem.",Wraith says as he flies over to Vengeance and drops Shattarang's body.Omega grabs Imp and flies across the room, careful to avoid the weapons systems. Omega tells her, "I know you don't want to hear this from me, but be careful. Whatever's in that room, Andromeda doesn't want us anywhere near it. I get the feeling we are about to seriously tick him off."Imp smiles slightly,giggles and replies,"Good,then he won't be thinking clearly..."Omega drops Imp near Afterburn. Omega then arcs up and fires a double blast of flame near the opening in the garage door, attempting to expand it even more.The flames smash into the door and the hole grows to almost six feet in diameter.Omega points to the opening and yells to Afterburn and Imp, "Destroy or disable the equipment in that room! Proceed with caution, there may be traps." From Wraith's badge Lord Galen is heard,"Wraith, Vengeance. Are you alright? Can I be of any assistance?"Wraith answers,"Vengeance is down and I will be teleporting him with two others.Shattarang is one and should be detained.The best assistance you can give right now is to take care of these three when they arrive."(Phase 30) Afterburn zips through the large hole and steps to the first machine she sees and smacks it hard with both fist.The machine cracks slightly and sparks begin to fly. (Phase 23) Andromeda brushes past Imp and rushes through the whole in the door."Witch !",he screams as he backhands Afterburn.Afterburn flies and smashes into the wall,grunting at the impact.She mumbles something under her breath.Andromeda reaches up and taps his breast pad.He smiles a large smile,"Death comes for you all...but I shall return..."From a large piece of machinery in the northeast corner a steady beeping begins.Behind the heroes the door leading to the electrified floor starts to swing shut but is unable as he catches on Vengeance's prone body

9:20:30 pm (Phase 20) Poundage continues to struggle with the door,"Someone grab Maxi-Miss. Wraith, maybe you should blink him to the base. Have the base put you in a locked down room." Wraith shakes his head,"If I teleport him we go to the base HQ.We could lock that room down but I repeat,I don't think we want to lock him in the base HQ.He could create far more havoc if he somehow took control of Guardian equipment." Poundage continues, "As many as possible can blink back with Vengeance. All I know is,he is in that room,we are in this room. I have a real bad feeling about that."Feeling the growing sense of dread growing within him, Omega knows his sixth sense is trying to tell him something. He yells out, "Fall back!" He then adds, "Alloy, get Maxi-Miss. Vyra, get Reaper. Wraith--teleport Vengeance and Shattarang to Guardian Base. Do as Poundage suggested. Head for the door!"Omega flies toward Imp as Wraith taps his badge,"Base,recall Vengeance plus a passenger.Lord Galen,Vengeance and Shattarang teleporting to HQ now."Vengeance's and Shattarang's bodies disappear with a blink and Omega scoops up Imp as he flies past.Wraith flies toward Maxi-Miss,"I'll grab Maxi-Miss and Reaper then port to the base.Fly the Striker back to base."He swoops down and grabs Maxi-Miss and flies toward Reaper.Omega sweeps through the whole in the door and grabs Afterburn.He turns and prepares to leave.Wraith makes it to Reaper and picks up his limp body.A tap of his badge and all three,Wraith,Maxi-Miss and Reaper disappear.As Omega looks about the room he notices a strange glow coming from the machine in the southwest corner.It is a large machine but has a shelf at floor level,a platform big enough for a man to stand on.It is this shelf that seems to be glowing a bright green.He looks further around the room and notices the same green glow surrounding a large,oddly shaped machine in the middle of the room.As he watches,the green glow intensifies about the machine and the machine starts to take on a green,transparent look.Omega tells the girls, "I don't like the idea of running from this fight but I sense that if we don't get out of here now, we might not ever get out of here." Afterburn squirms a little in his grasp and he knows she wants nothing more than to go at Andromeda.Imp is busy studying the room in awe."Oh my God...the glowing machine,it's the recombinator...he's ripping a hole in the fabric of space...he's taking the machine with him...but there isn't the equipment here to do that...the rip is being caused FROM THE OTHER SIDE...please I want out of here..." Andromeda turns to glare at the trio,then he begins to smile."Don't worry your little head girl...I won't be gone long...you may have foiled me now but when next you see me I will come as a conqueror..." His head leans back and the room is filled with his laughter.