Zavok
Fend Off The Empire DC: Contested By Empire
100 + ??? = 207
NATURAL CRITICAL SUCCESS
Oh… Oh chaos…
You're not one to be considered to have a weak stomach, some of your schemes could be called cruelty on a scale unimaginable and you've literally taken over the world.
What you just watched felt somehow… Vile. Wretched. Unholy.
The battle between your stolen badniks and the Empire's troops was going as normal, the foot of The Empire no match for your badniks, but without the support of the super badniks diverted to attack you and yours the heavy armor columns were preventing The Empire's push from actively being repulsed. As she has so many times before, the Valkyrie (now known to you as Selvaria) arrived in a flash of light and explosions, badniks being wiped out in large swaths as her destructive power carved through them. The rabble of the empire cheered as they pushed forward, their Hero looking like she'd manage another route no matter what Zavok sent.
And then the sun turned Black [NOTE: we should color this either a deep purple or actually black.]
As the black light shone across the battlefield, pools of darkness began opening underneath The Empire's soldiers, some falling out of sight while others clung to the edges, clawing into the dirt and… screaming. Not of pain but of what they said they felt as they were being dragged into the pools of darkness. Even through the video you could hear the whispers of the things in those pools, of what they promised, even as you confirmed the audio held none of the eternities sworn and bound to those soldiers.
Entire columns, armor included, were swallowed by the darkness even as Selvaria did her best to wrench those nearby free of the pools. Which is why she didn't see Zor coming.
You have never seen the zeti move that fast, nor have you ever seen such a wild light in his yellow eyes, glowing eerily in the black light as his hand sunk into the back of Selvaria's neck. Not grabbed hold of, the zeti's hand sunk into the shadows covering her back and she Screamed.
You don't know what Zor whispered to Selvaria as she thrashed and screamed, the unnatural black shadows ripping across her form, diving into her mouth, ears, and eyes. You know you don't want to.
Only a last flare of her own powers seemed to push the zeti long enough for her to flee, to run, screaming even as Zor stood on the blackened battlefield, watching her men sink into the darkness he had called forth.
As the video came to its conclusion, Zor looked directly into the camera and gave a smile. His teeth were nothing but gravestones and his eyes the haunting gaslights that stained the monitor you were using so heavily, you disposed of it thoroughly.
Well… it seems as if The Empire has been stymied. And it seems as if Zor has been studying.
Result
Complete loss of all Empire troops.
Selvaria is more than wounded, but less than dead.
Zor is… something more than he was.
Trace Eggnet Breach DC: 95
??? + ??? = 111
Success!
*Knock Knock*
Sage told you as a probe managed to find its way into your systems and was sending data back. She managed to destroy it and collect its information fairly quickly, but the damage had been done, someone had backtraced you.
But that someone has something interesting and INFURIATING to say, as it wasn't done exactly on Zavok's orders. The captive scientist Chuck Thorndike has managed to trace the path Sage took from your own private servers into the larger Eggnet and has gleaned the location of your base and he is… asking for your assistance in saving himself and his grandson Chris from Zavok's clutches.
He's also implying rather heavily that if that doesn't happen very soon then Zavok and others may just learn the location of your hideout.
He also requests you to assist them in getting into Restoration territory after being freed otherwise…there would be consequences that you will need to deal with.
You may have to save this man just to shake his hand for the audacity, then completely EVISCERATE him for the sheer audacity!
Result
Chuck managed to trace the Egg Net breach back to Eggman, but is holding off on telling Zavok!
Chuck will tell Zavok he has managed to trace the breach at the end of next turn if he and Chris are still in Zavok's clutches!
DESTROY EGGMAN DC: 170
As seen in the interlude:
Battle for the Ages: Very Angry Red Man vs 300 IQ Genius!
Seems like you managed to deal quite the heavy blow to that Zeti! Not only you stole AND destroyed most of your rightfully owned badnik forces, you even captured two of his lackeys and managed to wound him gravely!
It will take some time before Zavok is fully healed to take the field again, you are confident of this. Perhaps it would be a good time to seize the initiative…
Results: Dc to raid Zavok, infiltrate and to take territory have been reduced!
The Black Arms! (Shadow)
Attempt To Gain A Foothold DC: Contested by Restoration
??? + ??? = 69
Critical Failure!
See The Restoration
Call Out Lanolin DC: The Higher The Better
??? + ??? = 42
See The Restoration
Empire
Retrieve Major General Gregor DC:Autopass (Heart)
Autopass
Seems like that Emperor of theirs does value his underlings somewhat, if the news you heard about them coughing up the dough to pay Metal.
From what some of your minions have been able to hear from the grapevine, Metal extorted them for quite a considerable amount of money, an amount that makes even you flinch.
Wonder if the Empire will be feeling that lose of resources?
Expand The Empire DC: Contested By Zavok (Power) Selvaria
??? + ??? = 139
Critical Failure!
The sound defeat of their national hero has completely disheartened most of The Empire's troops and stimied their advance forward.
Zavok does still seem to be rather occupied with the attempt on your life however and doesn't seem to be pushing back into the land and at least he isn't losing more of your territory.
Restoration
Reach Out To The Flying Ship DC30
??? + ??? = 88
Critical Success!
You haven't been able to get much about what The Restoration actually gained from their meeting with the vessel in the sky, but there does seem to be a fair amount of chatter according to what Piastol heard as she was in town.
Things going well for The Restoration may not be good for you, but you'll take it over most of the other groups in Green Hills.
Result:
The Restoration met with The Flying Ship and things seemed to go very well for them.
Fight Off Black Arms Attack DC: Contested by Black Arms
??? + ??? = 152
Critical Success!
Oh dear. It seems Shadow has finally recovered from that pummeling that he endured from that sheep.
You say this because he and a mysterious black and red creature, more humanoid than most Black Arms, viciously attacked Restoration territory.
Unfortunately for them (and you one of these days, you're sure), the Restoration were getting more powerful by the day, while the Black Arms not only stagnated, but had lost their advantage of having a foothold. While the healed Shadow took on Rookie and Tangle, who expertly dodged his attacks to his clear frustration, the humanoid Black Arm and their other forces were taken down by the shockingly competent civilian volunteers... And those cats from a few months ago? Odd.
After a while, it was just Shadow.
"Stand still so I can kill you!!!" Shadow demanded.
"... How about no?" Tangle quipped. Shadow seemed like he would finally take them out in a fit of rage... Before someone flew butt first into his face.
"KITTY BOOTY BOMBER!" That strange cloaked cat-like girl who was caught robbing museums cheered, landing on her feet and doing a little dance as Shadow went flying.
"...This isn't over." He seemed to have his fill of humiliation today as he teleported off.
"Ha! Yay! Stretchy Tail Lemur Lady, Quiet Wolf and Me did it! And me fight aliens! Yay!" The strange lady keeps doing her dance. Tangle and Rookie just kinda stared, unsure what to make of this assistance clearly.
Results
The Black Arms are once more repelled from Green Hills
Tangle the Lemur, The Rookie, and a strange cat-woman who is commanding the Kapukapus defeated Shadow and his allies.
G.U.N.
Reach Out To Dr.Eggman DC:Autopass
To Be Continued In ""Guardians and Empires Truce at Last?""
Destroy Badniks DC: 50/100
??? + ??? = 57
Simple Success
Well, G.U.N didn't miss the opportunity caused by Zavok mindless rage against you. Their forces quickly acted out to eradicate the badniks surrounding their territory.
While they were able to destroy most of the normal ones, they were insufficiently prepared to handle the amount of Super Badniks that came to respond to the attack. The sight of those fools scurrying around in fear for their lives made your day!
Results:
G.U.N Eliminated part of Zavok's forces roaming their territory, but were not able to completely wipe them out!
Knuckles
Gather Supplies DC:60 (Logistics)
??? + ??? = 85
Success!
Knuckles and that Bee lady seem to have come to a useful ally understanding, as after his blunder last time, the bee went to gather supplies for him.
She seemed fairly knowledgeable on what to say to people and successfully tugged at enough heart strings (and had just enough cash) to get people to spare what they could.
Seems the Angel Island Refugees live to see another day.
Look for Sonic DC:???
??? + ??? = 87
Success!
That Echidna finally seemed to finally start doing something productive and began also looking for Sonic, if the reports you were able to gather, alongside the video feedback could attest, he not only checked on Green Hills, but also the nearby territories. You are not completely sure if he found any clue about the blue rat's whereabouts, but you saw him returning to his island at the end of the month with a solemn expression.
You didn't like that.
Result: Knuckles has found ??? about Sonic!
Captain Metal
Ransom Gregor
Autopass, Metal gains 10 income
Make Final Preparations DC:The Higher The Better (Logistics)
??? + ??? = 72
Looks like Captain Metal has been busy gathering supplies, and not by "illegal" means. He seems to have used the money he obtained from the Empire and the Auction to make several purchases.
He and his crew seemed to gearing up for some sort of endeavor, but you aren't quite sure what are they planning
Venture Into The Wild Blue DC: Autopass
Autopass
…And apparently whatever that is, it's gonna take place outside of Green Hills, several reports were made about Metal setting sail and just…leaving here, venturing further into the ocean.
A part of you doesn't really care what that robot ends up doing, but you can't help but feel a sense of curiosity for what they are trying to achieve…
Results: Captain Metal has left Green Hills…potentially forever.
Action to reach out to him has been removed!
???
Fight Some Aliens!!1!
??? + ??? + ??? = 133
Critical Success!
See The Restoration
Independents
Cream
Collect Rings DC:10/50
??? + ??? = 56
You've spotted Gemerl collecting large numbers of rings this past month. You're unsure what the traitorous robot or the Rabbit family could have a use for that many rings for, but it probably shouldn't be too much of a worry.
Rouge and Omega
Infiltrate Eggman's Secret Base DC:INTERRUPTED BY OMEGA BUSTING DOWN THE DOOR
To Be Continued In "Batty Dealings"
Thunderbolt
Escape GUN Imprisonment
DC: 90
??? + ??? = 36
Critical Failure!
It appears GUN may have a little troublemaker on their hands!
Through some unknown means, that Chinchilla Starline found for you managed to get ahold of some explosives and tried to set them off to escape from her imprisonment.
Unfortunately, it seems whoever she got them from set her up because the bombs just fizzled out moments from going off. She was promptly tackled and thrown into solitary confinement, apparently not for the first time according to GUN radio chatter Sage was monitoring.
It seems they're going to be keeping a closer eye on her, and she was ranting about some guy called Smalls sabotaging her.
Hmmph. Props for tenacity, one supposes.