LokiQuest: Re-Reshape and Retry (CK2)

Winning Vote:
[z] Plan: Protocol M.A.D
-[z] Command Thor and Tyr to bring a force with him to protect the Dwarves.
-[z] Have Osmond apply the serum to Odin and Frigga.
-[z] Have Loki build up maximum amount of seals to seal balance.
-[z] Have Sigyn evacuated using the Bifrost.
-[z] Have Amora, Lorelei and Eir Scry for confirmation that this is Thanos's forces and locate Thanos himself, then for the stolen artifacts.
-- [z] Inform Thor and Tyr of the information gathered before scrying the artifacts.
-- [z] If artifacts are not found watch the battle using both tech(if possible) and scrying. (The ideas is they pass vital information that the people on the ground don't know and is vital.)
-[z] Command 4/5 of the mercs to head over to Titan but stop outside their maximum sensor range.
-[z] If the attacking force is of Thanos.
-- [z] Loki sends a beep signal that means attack to Merc forces.
--[z] Tell the Mercs sent to attack Titan.
---[z] The Chitauri Command Center is to stay as far away as possible. While commanding the Leviathans and the Chitauri within them attack Titan's production centers and military bases. The mercs maintain radio silence on the way)
---[z] Send a small amount of Asgardian Spies with the objective to retrieve the stolen artifacts and if possible info and tech from Titan.
-[z] Send the rest 1/5th is to stay near Muspelheim.
--[z] Any ship making a course to Muspelheim is to be attacked/bombarded/boarded and the items in them are to be retrieved and brought back to Asgard/Loki.
-[z] If the attacking force is not of Thanos
--[z] Spread out the mercs to Vanaheim, Alfheim, Midgard, Nidavellir and Asgard




Loki's mind moves quickly as he crafts plans, strategies, and contingencies. His thoughts race as he thinks of what this attack can be: A distraction for something bigger, retaliation, and even...an opening to attack Titan without Thanos being present. But first, they had to be sure.

And so he gives the commands, ushering Sigyn outside of the room they were in, so that he could get her away from the battle and out of harm's way. It only takes a few moments to execute the first part of his plan: Sending Sigyn back to Asgard as Thor, Tyr, and their chosen forces occupy her former space. With a battlecry, they run off to fight the invading force of robots, as Loki continues with his plan.

First the contingency, as Osmond is commanded to heal Loki's parents with the serum. It'd take some time to take effect, but if they all fell, or even if just he and Thor fell in this battle, it'd be best to have someone still there to run Asgard. Next is having Amora and Lorelei scry with all their might, confirming this is in fact Thanos' army, confirming Thanos' location, and searching for the lost artifacts.

Loki frowns as the information is presented to him. Thanos...is on Titan. As is his army. Loki couldn't understand it. If that was true then...who was this? And what reason did they have to attack the Dwarves? Because of this info, Loki isn't sure what to do with the next part of his plan with the Chitauri and his spies. Would Loki still send the Chitauri (4/5 of them) to attack Titan?

[] Yes
[] No

The next bit of information also troubles Loki, but for other reasons. Amora and Lorelei have to work hard to scry the artifacts, and when they finally break through the wall and get a glimpse of them, all they see is...Thanos and his scientist, studying both the Warlock's Eye and the Eternal Flame, holding them in a lab somewhere. Nothing appears to be going towards Muspelheim, though Loki still doesn't want to take the chance, and thus sends the remaining Chitauri to stand guard outside of the fiery realm.


Loki's thoughts are cut off by a sudden attack from a robot that makes its way toward him with a laser weapon, a gun. What's particularly strange about this robot is...it's identical to the one Loki fought in Asgard. The one who crippled his parents. With anger, Loki lashes out at the abomination, crushing it in several blows.





Loki: 9+31+5+3-25= 23
Bots: 65+20+15-30=70 (Against Loki), 65+20-2-10=73 (against Loki's guards)
Loki's Guards: 90+19-25=84

Soon after, robot after robot swarms Loki, all shooting him with their powerful laser weapons. Loki thanks Odin, Bor, and all the previous All-Fathers for his Asgardian armor as it partially protects him from the barrage of lasers that find their way to his person. Even so, each hit stings immensely, making Loki flinch in pain as the lasers rain down upon his person, forcing him to the ground and near unconsciousness.

Luckily his guards spring into action, moving forward and cutting down the robot attackers. Unfortunately, the battle is close, and the robots are tougher than they seem. Because of this, many a guard fall before the robots are eradicated, leaving less than half of their number standing around the King, protecting him. Slowly Loki gets to his feet and sees the raging battle.





Thor is fighting valiantly, taking out robots left and right with thunder and rage as he battles with the ferocity of a true prince of Asgard.




Fandral's fight is a lot closer, but still he dances and prances about the robots, taking them down left and right. He seems to be winning comfortably...until numbers catch up to him, and he is struck by a laser from behind, forcing him off balance from the pain. From there, he continues battle, but catches little potshots here and there.



Hogun is closer to Thor, though not as dominant. He takes down the various robots quickly with his mace/flail, launching it across the battlefield, and using it to block their projectiles. When Hogun is finished, there is nothing but a pile of broken metal beneath him.





Volstagg on the other hand is clearly struggling. The robots outnumber him greatly and his power over speed style does not lend itself well to taking on their numbers, especially as they attack from range. Soon he is forced down to a knee, as the lasers rain down upon him as they did Loki just a moment before.




Surprisingly Tyr too struggles, like Volstagg and Fandral did. It seems these robots are not ones to fight alone, as their numbers quickly overwhelm the now-powerful and skilled general. Sure he cuts down his fair share, but like Loki, Fandral, and Volstagg, he ultimately falls to their laser barrage.




The most comforting factor, is that Asgard's remaining army fights well, well enough to drive back the robots, and save the likes of Tyr, Fandral, and Volstagg. Though outnumbered, their want and taste for victory pushes them forward. They fight so well, that the Dwarves are able to survive the onslaught of the robots with minimal casualties.



...that is until the leader of the robots, one dressed in black and gold, walks forward and starts to cut them down. He gets about halfway through, when Asgard's army steps in his path to protect their allies...




And they too are cut down. Loki takes deep breaths and starts to move forward, to confront this leader, and perhaps distract him so he cannot finish his continued slaughter of the Dwarven people, but Thor seemingly takes his place.

"You!" He bellows out in rage. "You are his! You were there when I attacked Titan, and like a coward, you ran and got your father! I will strike you down where you stand!" The robot leader looks at Thor and laughs?

"Ran? No, I was ordered down, for unlike my Father, I would kill you little Thunderer. Or at least...I would maim you, just as I did your parents when I sacked Asgard and killed Heimdall." He brags in a robotic voice. Sacked Asgard? Maimed his parents? Killed Heimdall? Was this...was this somehow the same Mercenary Leader from before? How? Loki knows he killed him, destroyed him, and even used his remains to reverse engineer robots of Asgard's own. How was...what was this?

"You dare!?" Roars Thor as he charges forward. Loki knows he's hurt, but he also doesn't wish to just let his brother fight on his own. And if he was there on Titan, does that confirm Thanos is behind this? Should he send the Chitauri afterall? A lot of this doesn't make sense to Loki, and he might need time to think. What does Loki do?


Loki can choose multiple. If he does, make it a plan or a write-in at least.

[] Join Thor in the fight (Loki is down to 23 Martial)
[] Call for reinforcements (from Sif and others)
[] Send the Chitauri to attack Titan
[] Call the Chitarui here
[] Flee, call back his forces and let Thor handle this
[] Do nothing
[] Write-In


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