So if the kings wants to betray us or think of us as a fool, we'll show them why we're the greatest villain in the world compared to these second rates who hasn't been remembered by others.
Still we'll need to get ready for Zavok and the remaining D6.
*Rubs eyes* Can't say I'm happy about that but screw it we aren't abadoaning our people.
If we have to declare war on the world then so be it.
...Really unfortunate that we failed our outreach last turn. Ah well.
From what little I've gathered about Janken, he'll probably be...fairly reasonable. If nothing else he'll probably respect the hustle, and can probably be 'befriended' if we set up a grand game between us.
Maybe invite him to the Grand Prix. That might do it.
Btw guys uh I just notice we can actually put 2x Newtrons on the Adventure to give in total with the Egg Clan 35 in Trickery should I take off the Motobugs?
We would lose the scout bonus but Newtron do have that +10 in Stealth rolls
Edit: we have seven but currently only using 6 this turn with my plan.
22 (Eggman) + 15 (Egg Clan) + 20 (Newtron) + 20 (Starline/Stone) = 77, it would depend who use the roll to assist Eggman Starlien would go up 92, while Stone to 87
Btw guys uh I just notice we can actually put 2x Newtrons on the Adventure to give in total with the Egg Clan 35 in Trickery should I take off the Motobugs?
We would lose the scout bonus but Newtron do have that +10 in Stealth rolls
Edit: we have seven but currently only using 6 this turn with my plan.
22 (Eggman) + 20 (Egg Clan) + 20 (Newtron) + 20 (Starline/Stone) = 82, it would depend who use the roll to assist Eggman Starlien would go up 97, while Stone to 92
Eggman wouldn't accept anything less than total domination, so we were inevitably going to fight anyone who wouldn't accept our rule. Just we were hoping to not do it all at once. Here's to hoping Janken has no idea who did it.
If he asks why we have our robots back, I say tell him that we just built extras.
So like an actual Total War game huh, any ideas on what our special unit will be or what pros or cons the Eggman Empire will have over the other nations.
So like an actual Total War game huh, any ideas on what our special unit will be or what pros or cons the Eggman Empire will have over the other nations.
Well fuck it, we may not be getting the hard light armor this turn, but I just cannot wait on this. The legend returrns.
Doctor Ivo Eggman Robotnik was restless.
It had been a fleeting though, just a very think of it and you miss it though.
With the tournament approaching, he was still debating if to go or not.
It would be a prime place for Metal to get bio-data after all.
And yet, that fleeting though was eating him by the minute.
The way that woman Dural has dismissed him just like that enraged him to no end.
How dared she, not only dismissing him like that, but also stealing his sick dance moves.
He would get his revenge.
And the tournament was a perfect opportunity for it.
As said, it was a fleeting though.
Something that anyone could safely ignore.
But not him.
No, he still remembers it, the ovations, the people cheering for him, the crowd eating out of his palm, sure most of his wins were trough cheating, but his fist fight againts the pincushion and his win againts that oaf of Andes the Ginourmous were the true deal.
The though that had been eating him away in his thinking.
What if El Gran Gordo made his grand return?
He normally would have dismissed it outright he was an evil genius.
But, if he was honest he actually believed he could pull it off.
The fact the woman didn't ban all kinds of weapons, means he could enter with some nasty surprises as part of his El Gran Gordo costume.
Especially if newly printed Hard Light Armor, now if he could find time to actively make it.
But would it pan out in the end?.
He wasn't the form of power if one would say it, he relied on his machines and sure he had some muscle due to actively doing hard labor here and there, but he just got back into getting on a training routine after all.
Without counting that the memoriess of El Gran Gordo were part of an alternate self, not entirely his.
So putting up the aplication himself just like that would spell nothing but doom.
And yet the though appealed him.
He could enter the tournament, get to the finals and challenge that woman in a match, a match where nothing more than two fighters duke it out, nothing more than their power, wits and brain would decide the match.
And if he won, he would show that woman that it was a mistake to just dismiss him like that.
To dismiss someone you though as inconsequential to the grand scheme of things only to be defeated by that very same varriable.
Just like Sonic did on their first ever fight at scrapbrain.
The plan could change at future.
But his heart desired for the challenge, for the crowd, for el Gran Gordo to return.
He needed to get back into practice if he wanted to do it.
And there were many who would actively give him the challenge.
But there is one he can trust won't speak even a single word out of this.
One that despite the strange request would follow it no questions asked.
One who would actively be on the same tier as that woman if he intended to go trough with this.
So his desicion was made.
With his newly adquired badniks, it wasn't a problem to set something up.
A ring, while not fitted to be seen by a crowd, it would suffice for now.
While his normal clothes would suffice for the moment too, maybe he could actively order that cat to remake once again his wrestling outfit.
But right now there was only one though in Eggman mind.
And that was to test himself.
So he called and waited for his opponent.
It was a risky move all things considered.
But if he wanted to enter that tournament, he needed to fight someone of his caliber.
There was no doubt everyone entering would be on the same tier as his greatest creation.
As Eggman finally got up on the ring, he saw it, a pair of red eyes approaching it.
His greatess creation, Metal Sonic no doubt was confused at the request as he entered the ring and moved his head side to side, still trying to process the request.
''I know this may seem strange Metal, but I want you to understand, that I personally need this, the tourrnament is closing in and I honestly need to test something out, just a theory'' Eggman said to Metal.
''I know this is unusual for me considering my MO, but I want you to fight me with the rules of the tournament, no magic, no ranged weapons, just a good old fist cuff fight and I don't want you holding back on me, I want you to treat this as a serious fight'' Eggman ordered Metal.
Metal still confused simply nodded, his creator was acting strange, but who was he to deny this request.
With the request of his creator his order to obey him wouldn't act up, he could do anything he wanted to him.
He was still unsure why his creator requested this, but right now this was his order.
As both Eggman and Metal got in position a very loud noise distracted them.
The noise of a metal bell.
At that both Eggman and Metal saw to the side only to see Orbot and Cubot behind a commentator booth.
''... And what do you two think you are doing here'' Eggman asked his buffoons on a dangerous tone.
''Hehehe- Well you see boss, Sage kinda keep track of this side project of yours and she may or may not studied what it was related too and well, she decided to help you finish it when you went to sleep last night, she had the badniks working quietly overnight to add some more details, like this nice commentator booth'' Orbot said in a nervous tone, if the robot could sweat oil he would be doing it right now.
''Ugh, Sage dear'' Eggman called out to his daughter.
Not long before the voice of his little girl flared up within a motobug that entered the arena ''... I am sorry father, but did I do something wrong?'' she asked in a apologetic but curious tone.
Eggman looked at her for some seconds only to huff, he couldn't get mad with his little girl '' No Sage, but please for another time tell me when you are doing these modifications behind my back ''
''I will father, but since everything is set up, can Orbot, Cubot and me see what you are doing?'' Sage asked again in a more childlike curious tone.
''Fine, but this stays between us okay?'' Eggman sent a pleadful glare to her girl, while sending a murderous one to his other two robots that if anything of this got out there would be consequences.
All 3 of them nodded as both participants resumed their positions.
''Okay once again, no holding back Metal understood?'' Eggman said once again to Metal.
Metal simply nodded as his turbine was readying up.
And once again at the sound of the bell, the fighters finally went into the bout.
Plasma pulse?: rolls a 6
Metal Sonic Power: Rolls a 26 + 31 power + 5 incremus + 5 ninjitsu + 5 close range metal buster
Total power roll: 72
Eggman power: Rolls a 76 + 18 power + 10 EL GRAN GORDO!
Total power roll: 104
EGGMAN SUCCESS
Ring spark DC 100: 8 + 18 +10
Roll: 29
Failure.
Both Metal and Eggman take 1 HP of damage.
Current HP
Metal: 4/5
Eggman: 2/3
When the battle started, no one could believe what they were seeing.
They didn't know what had gotten into the doctor to actively pick a fight with Metal Sonic.
Much less one where the doctor actively asked Metal Sonic to not hold back.
Orbot and Cubot knew this was a bad idea and Sage had calculated very high chances of this going south for her father.
And yet no one could believe what they were seeing.
Metal Sonic had activated his abilities and went straight for a sucker punch into his creator face.
They though Eggman would be knocked down inmediatly and yet.
At the last moment the doctor actively sidestepped the metallic blue blur and grabbed him on a lariat move.
The momentum actively playing againts Metal Sonic, when his creator arm slammed him, he actively could feel his circuits scrambling and his frame being damaged as he was thrown backward into one of the poles of the ring.
But his creator had specifically told him to not hold back, so before the lariat had sent him back flying, he left him with a ring spark farewell gift.
The maneuver sending an electric shock trough Eggman body hurting the man.
Orbot, Cubot and Sage could barely believe what had happened.
''Thi-This is incredible people, for some reason Doctor Eggman had asked Metal Sonic to actively fight him without holding back and the doctor defying all espectations, has actively managed to damage Metal Sonic, even if Metal didn't go down without leaving a little gift.'' Orbot said baffled at the display
'' I gotta say this as some of the creations that have known the doctor the longest, we literally have never seen him before pack a move quite as nasty as that one and yet here we saw it live folk, we actively saw how Metal Sonic was sent backwards in one lariat from the hands of the doctor itself, you gotta be here to believe this people'' Cubot said as baffled as Orbot.
''This, this was actively out of my calculations, father training regime wouldn't leave him to be as one would call it a power house and yet, I just saw how he actively pushed back brother in a single maneuver'' Sage said as she recollected the new data, still trying to understand what just happened.
As both combatants recovered from the sudden shocks, they understood one thing.
This wouldn't be a waste of time.
Metal understood that perfectly now, he doesn't know where his creator was hiding this strenght before, but now, now this was a lot more interesting.
Eggman for his part was enjoying the sensation even with the sudden shock of electricity, leaving people with their mouth hangins, activelly pushing againts what people though he could do.
This was for what El Gran Gordo lived for.
As the combatants got ready once again they didn't notice the new entries that reached the arena.
''Huh, so this is where you guys where, care to tell me what the boss is actively doing right now'' Canaan asked confused as she was being in company of both Maria and Belle.
''Huh, didn't knew your boss liked wrestling'' Maria said in a curious tone.
''... Sage just what is happening here?'' Belle asked doubtful if she even wanted to know what was going on at the moment.
''Ah Belle, father for some reason asked Metal Sonic into a fight, we though it would have ended badly, but well you had to be here to see it, father actively pushed Metal Sonic back'' Sage said in a cheerful tone as she was still cataloging the new data.
''Heh, looks like we are getting a crowd Metal, care to give them a show?'' Egg- no El Gran Gordo in spirit said.
Metal just looked at his creator eyes, but if he had a mouth, he would smirk.
Plasma pulse roll?: rolls a 3.
Metal Sonic Power: Rolls a 4 + 31 power + 5 incremus + 5 ninjitsu + 5 close range metal buster
Total power roll: 53
Eggman power: Rolls a 72 + 18 power + 10 EL GRAN GORDO!
Total power roll: 100
EGGMAN SUCCESS
Ring spark DC 100: 97 + 18 +10
Roll: 125
SUCCESS
Metal takes 1 HP of damage.
Current HP
Metal: 3/5
Eggman: 2/3
Out of Ring Spark uses
The combat resumed once more, Metal this time tried a different approach, as he jumped to the pole, he would try a homing attack, in theory his creator shouldn't be able to stop it.
And yet Eggman seemed keen in proving everyone wrong about him this day.
As he actively put his hand together and stood his ground.
Everyone on the gallery would have called him mad for the attempt and yet.
As Metal unleashed his homing attack.
His creator actively managed to catch him and stand his ground, even if his gloves were being torn off by the friction.
He actually managed to stop Metal Sonic on his tracks and uncurl him from his ball forrm.
Only for the doctor to directly deliver a suplex directly into the mat of the ring.
One that made the entire ring shake and the strings of rubber shudder, denoting that the impact that Metal had recieved was not a light one and had actually done some damage.
His Ring Spark going off again, but his creator had other plans in mind as he quickly let go of him and jumped back to gain some distance.
''Hmm, looks like there is a delay within the 2nd activation of the ring spark, we will need to get that repaired after this, but this doesn't stop here metal, this is far from over'' Eggman said adjusting his glasses once more.
Metal go up once again, noticing one side of his visor actually cracked.
Metal would have killed anyone else for such an injury.
But for his creator to deliver it? he was impressed.
''I-I--I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT I AM SEEING HERE PEOPLE, ONE WOULD THINK THAT THE FIRST ROUND WAS AN ACT OF SHEER LUCK AND YET HERE WE ARE ONCE AGAIN SEEING PROBABLY THE IMPOSSIBLE AS THE DOCTOR MANAGES NOT ONLY TO LAND A DEVASTATING BLOW ON METAL SONIC, BUT ALSO AVOID THAT TERRIFYING RING SPARK!'' Orbot said barely containing his voice at the display of raw strenght that Eggman showed.
''I dunno bro, but maybe the Doctor has been secretly hitting the gym of he is actually that strong, I mean that fall on LH should have killed anyone for a case, but the bosss was totally fine after that incident'' Cubot responded back.
''This... this should be impossible and yet father is actively giving a though time to my brother, despite all records before not indicating this level of dexterity from father, I'm seeing before my own eyes Father moping the floor as one would say with my brother'' Sage was still having a hard time digesting this data.
''...'' Canaan didn't say anything, but even she was having a hard time registering this, the boss wasn't really the type to do this type of stuff and yet here he was actively damaging the robot that actively managed to destroy the entire defenses of a city in one day.
''WOOO COME ON, NOW THAT IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT, SHOW US MORE OF THAT STRENGHT CANAAN BOSS!'' Maria was actively cheering at the fight.
Meanwhile, Belle couldn't help but remain silent and yet calm, her fa- doctor Eggman was by no means a very good person... and yet she couldn't help but feel something akind to peace when those two where fighting.
Eggman may hide his emotions on a sleeve and Metal would brood away in darkness, but when she looks at the two of them right now on this ring, she cannot help but feel that the two are actively enjoying the display.
She may not understand it, but if it makes them happy, maybe it is not bad.
As the combatants see each other once again, new presences make themselves known on the arena.
''D-d-d-d-doctor, just what are you doing!'' Starline said worried for the doctor.
''The great doctor looks to be fighting againts Metal, what else do you think it is happening?'' Thunderbolt shoot back at the platypus.
''B-b-b-ut why, he could get hurt, we need to get him out of there now!'' Starline shooted back.
''Now now, Starline, that may not be reccomended, the doctor knows what he is doing and I doubt he needs any help, trust me, you don't want to make the doctor mad by messing with things you shouldn't, for now lets just sit and watch how this goes on'' Stone, always the coolhead said and brough his acquiantances to be part of the gallery.
Much to the platypus protest, but to the chinchilla delight, they all took a seat.
El Gran Gordo for the other part was smiling, he knew his boy was taking him seriously, this would be sufficient to prove he could enter the tournament, but no he wanted more.
Especially with the crowd finally forming.
At this point El Gran Gordo just knew one thing, only one of them would be getting out of this ring victorious.
Plasma pulse roll?: rolls a 2.
Metal Sonic Power: Rolls a 95 + 31 power + 5 incremus + 5 ninjitsu + 5 close range metal buster
Total power roll: 141
Eggman power: Rolls a 67 + 18 power + 15 EL GRAN GORDO!
Total power roll: 100
METAL SUCCESS
CURRENT HP
METAL: 3/5
EGGMAN: 1/3
But everything that goes up must come down.
And Metal was making sure his creator ego too a nosedive as he charged a spin dash.
Eggman once again prepared an strategy to catch it, but he didn't think Metal would actively get smart with the ring this time.
As Metal released his spin dash, Eggman though it would be directly targeted at him.
But instead the attack was directed at the ropes of rubber.
Eggman noticed too late what Metal was truly doing as a ball of destruction hit him in the gut.
Metal had used his momentum to ricochet from the ropes blindsinding his creator and hitting him hard.
Eggman was sure he would be feeling that for days, but he didn't care, he was the one who sought this thrill.
And he didn't regret one bit.
As he recovered he saw Metal doing his usual finger waving, that cheeky machine.
And yet he could hear it, the roar of the people for him to get back up.
''COME ON CANAAN BOSS SHOW THAT PILE OF METAL WHO'S THE BOSS''
''DOCTOR PLEASE GET UP, DON'T FALL DOWN YET.''
''COME ON GREAT DOCTOR SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN TRULY DO''
He didn't care who was saying what right now.
All that mattered to him now was to continue fighting.
And win.
Plasma pulse roll?: rolls a 4.
Metal Sonic Power: Rolls a 26 + 31 power + 5 incremus + 5 ninjitsu + 5 close range metal buster
Total power roll: 69
Eggman power: Rolls a 93 + 18 power + 20 EL GRAN GORDO!
Total power roll: 131
EGGMAN SUCCESS
Current HP:
Metal: 2/5
Eggman 1/3
''Ha, is that all you got Metal'' El Gran Gordo said in a mocking tone as he regained his footing.
Metal stared at him as he ready his turbine for another assault.
But he didn't think his creator would take the initiative now.
As his creator took adventage of the wind up of his turbine to tackle him and sent him againts the ropes.
He didn't have time to react as his turbine was actively playing againts him right now as his creator used the momentum to land a devastating kick on Metal head, futher breaking his visor as the kick connected thanks to the momentum caused by his turbine and the bounce from the ropes.
It took a while for Metal to regain his composture, that kick had actually done a number to his optics and stabilitation systems.
He was actively impressed, his creator may be flesh and bone and yet it was giving him the time of his life.
''Is that enough for you Metal?'' His creator asked sincerely as he was smiling.
Metal just waved his finger once again, but instead of making it in a mocking signal, he quickly changed it to another gesture that could be understood in simple words.
Bring it.
Plasma pulse roll?: rolls a 1.
Metal Sonic Power: Rolls a 47 + 31 power + 5 incremus + 5 ninjitsu + 5 close range metal buster
Total power roll: 93
Eggman power: Rolls a 88 + 18 power + 20 EL GRAN GORDO!
Total power roll: 126
EGGMAN SUCCESS
Current HP:
Metal: 1/5
Eggman 1/3
Eggman couldn't let down his crowd, this time it was time to teach metal why El Gran Gordo was champion of the ring.
As Metal tried to attack him once again, he saw Metal was aiming once again with a downward punch on his head.
Bringing up all of his strenght he actively jumped on the pole of the ring as Metal fist struck on the mat leaving it stranded for a few seconds.
It may not have been enough time to do the entire act of his flying gordito smasher.
But honesstly he still needed to keep a reputation.
As he jumped once again he unleashed his devastating attack hitting his target.
As Metal was being crushed by the weight of his creator he could feel his limbs become somewhat loose, this was going to need some repairs.
But at this point he didn't care.
As Eggman rolled out of his attack he could see Metal Sonic still getting up, it was difficult, but the machine still had fight in him.
For him it was also difficult to stand after everything was said and done.
But if he was honest?
He wouldn't mind the result at this point, whoever wins the coming round will be the one to be throned champion.
Plasma pulse roll?: rolls a 4.
Metal Sonic Power: Rolls a 23 + 31 power + 5 incremus + 5 ninjitsu + 5 close range metal buster
Total power roll: 69
Eggman power: Rolls a 77 + 18 power + 20 EL GRAN GORDO!
Metal once again revved up his engine as he went directly to tackle his creator.
But his creator didn't move.
No he once again prepared to take him head on.
And so he did.
As both tried to fight for dominance in their battle of strenght as both of them pushed againts each other while holding each other shoulders.
It was a battle of endurance, who would give out first.
But in the end Eggman desire to be victorious triumphed out in the end.
As thanks to the damage of the last attack Metal Sonic engine gave out landing directly into a hold of his creator.
Acting quickly his creator quickly holded Metal Sonic in place he jumped with all of his strenght once again into the ropes to finally jump again to the center of the ring with his remaining strenght.
As they were free falling Eggman quickly put Metal head down to the direction of the mat, as his hands holded Metal legs in place and his legs holded his arms.
If he was going to be El Gran Gordo again he needed something new, his Gordito Smasher while powerful shouldn't be his only triumph card.
He had though of the maneuver for a while now, something to completely paralise his enemy apart from their head.
And right now it was the perfect time to test it, the perfect time to end this once and for all.
Yes El Gordito Driver would be his new technic from now on.
As the technic finally landed Metal on the mat Eggman let go of his greatest creation.
The blow was powerful, something he had used all his remaining strenght to land.
He was out of the game now for sure if Metal managed to get up from that.
And the metallic hedgehog did try.
It got halfway trough before his limbs gave out.
Metal would be irritated, furious, annoyed and all in between at this normally and yet.
And yet he finds himself oddly at peace as he finally shuts down on the mat.
Eggman with heavy breathing could hardly believe it.
He had done it, he had gone againts his greatest creation and won.
And yet the weight of the battle was finally taking a toll on his body as the adrenaline rush finall subdued.
While he heard his minions, Sage and Belle rushing to their side, he couldn't help but laugh sinletly.
He had really fogotten how this had felt, how good it did feel.
As he falls onto the mat to rest he cannot help but smile.
Metal is gonna need some repairs after this, but what the hell.
It was worth it in the end.
For El Gran Gordo was finally back.
Now he just needed to get that cat to make his suit again and all would be good. AN: Enjoy.
While I doubt this can dissuade Soberan from his own omake reward, I know I probably would be hard to convince, might I request that if Belle rolls poorly (i.e. below 40) on building Motobud, we try to have her work on her engineering in subsequent turns? They're both omake reward personals, so they should both get us something good. Plus a bars that is reasonably likely to be filled in one turn.
While we don't know exactly what Motobud will net her, while boosting her "Last Name Makes Sense" should make her better at both upgrading actions (namely Rusty and Metal) and actions involving putting together machinery (... a lot of logistics). Might also boost her logistics or brains, since Isara's own project boosted her brains. Gives us a bit more flexibility in Power and Logistics actions as well.
This turn has kind of shown that with our new logistics action, it gets harder to put together a good Adventure team when we have competing demands. And that's only going to get harder once we have more actions to fill.
If Motobud rolls above 40, then yeah, may as well finish that up first though.
Also with Eggman's high Brains, once he runs into a problem he can find a solution to it. If it can be solved with a machine, Eggman has an answer somewhere.
Also with Eggman's high Brains, once he runs into a problem he can find a solution to it. If it can be solved with a machine, Eggman has an answer somewhere.
Metal's rolls were highly volatile and Eggman's were all above average, but Metal's modifiers are also just much better in general. Especially early on. He also threaded that needle, not triggering Black Shield once, even when Metal rolled absolute trash. If Eggman did just a little bit better in round 2, he'd have lost.
This is actually kind of amazing.
But still. What.
Also, between this and Canaan doing insane work during the adventure, I think we can confidently state that Metal's kinda overrated at the moment, wow.
Metal's rolls were highly volatile and Eggman's were all above average, but Metal's modifiers are also just much better in general. Especially early on. He also threaded that needle, not triggering Black Shield once, even when Metal rolled absolute trash. If Eggman did just a little bit better in round 2, he'd have lost.
While I doubt this can dissuade Soberan from his own omake reward, I know I probably would be hard to convince, might I request that if Belle rolls poorly (i.e. below 40) on building Motobud, we try to have her work on her engineering in subsequent turns? They're both omake reward personals, so they should both get us something good. Plus a bars that is reasonably likely to be filled in one turn.
While we don't know exactly what Motobud will net her, while boosting her "Last Name Makes Sense" should make her better at both upgrading actions (namely Rusty and Metal) and actions involving putting together machinery (... a lot of logistics). Might also boost her logistics or brains, since Isara's own project boosted her brains. Gives us a bit more flexibility in Power and Logistics actions as well.
This turn has kind of shown that with our new logistics action, it gets harder to put together a good Adventure team when we have competing demands. And that's only going to get harder once we have more actions to fill.
If Motobud rolls above 40, then yeah, may as well finish that up first though.