1232/A Deceptive Meeting

Cast of Characters: | Blast Off, Onslaught, Starscream, Megatron, Soundwave, Scrapper, 135

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron is at the command center today. He is looking over the monitors, keeping an optic on his empire. His hands are folded behind him, his crimson stare focused on the screens displaying previous reports and battlescreens. He does not look away as the Decepticons start to file in for the meeting, trusting everyone to know their place and to get in it before he begins.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream is already out in the meeting arena, keeping count, and track of who all is filing in, after all he'd been planning this dumb thing ever since he got back, and he was /not/ about to have it all go sideways. (Or so /he/ thinks) He'd vent as he keeps looking down at his datapad, and back up.

      He'd click on his communications link to Megatron and grumble. "<<Hrm, seems a number of those requested have yet to show up my lord.>>" He'd say simply, cringing internally, and outwardly, as he glances behind him, and then back up to those coming in. "<<Such tartyness will not go overlooked.>>" He'd add, trying to save some face.

**Scrapper has posed:**
It's probably little surprise that Scrapper is the one to show up to represent Operations as it's second-in-command. Also because he's a lot more congenial than the one-optic one-arm flying purple science blaster, and probably better at handling administrative stuff that isn't necessarily directly related to destroying their enemies through the powers of science and logic. "Lord Megatron," the Constructicon stops and salutes. Since he's here, Starscream is given a brief glance and a briefer nod of acknowledgement, but no more than that for now.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot has been in command for some time just not in the arena till the appointed time. He doesn't even look to Starscream as he enters. As one of the Warrior Elite his presence was mandatory, especially now that Megatron has returned. The sixchanger moves to a place he can be seated until called upon.

**Onslaught has posed:**
Onslaught arrives to the meeting, having brought a fresh datapad and two styluses so that he may take notes on Megatron's speech. He waits for others of higher rank to approach Megatron first. As he waits his turn, he looks to see who has and who hasn't arrived yet.

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron turns to face the assembled Decepticons, noting who did and did not make their presence for this meeting. "My Decepticons." He begins, his crimson optics glowing like embers as he takes in each and every Decepticon before him. "I understand there has been some.." he pauses. "Events that have occured since my departure. Some of you have been active in the field and shall be rewarded for their efforts. Others.." he pauses. "Will inform me of the projects that have kept them off the field. Present what you have done for the empire to me. And I will pass judgement."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Of course Starscream doesn't get the most..... Enthusiastic, of greetings, he is /Starscream/ after all... Doesn't stop his optics from settling into a half-lidded position, and letting out the most indignant of little huffs. It was no matter though! They'll all see the light, /eventually./

      For now he remained at his position beside their Lord, quite, as to not get yelled at, he'd fold an arm behind him... He looked down at the list of those they had requested.. Ravage in specific catching his optic, and not knowing to make him as /present/ or not, because knowing that beast-former, he could be there, but cloaked to make him look like an incompetent fool.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot is silent as the commander speaks, optics looking to those assembled. He doesn't step forward yet. Inside his processor he goes over events to better prepare to present what he knows.

**Onslaught has posed:**
Onslaught, like Sixshot, remains silent for the moment. He'll make a report to Megatron, but he's not going to be the first and he sure as slag isn't going to violate Combaticon Rule #5 and volunteer.

**Scrapper has posed:**
Scrapper was not one to brag about accomplishments, so when Megatron asks for essentially a report he provides it as such. "When not attending to Operations and Medical duties I have been assisting in dealing with the Autobots various defensive fortifications when possible." Whatever spite he's had in the past over being the one on said field when the military officers weren't isn't brought up, instead he's been doing his best to adapt his engineering skills to the matter. Which is part of what he does present, holding out a holographic display to bring up a set of schematics that, granted, probably no one else here really understands it beyond being a weapon. "Together Goth and I have worked to put more options on the field, with such developments as his remote drones and the siege bombs I've crafted to make bringing down their protective structures more effeciently."

You other guys are lucky he has no problem with going first as it were.

**Soundwave has posed:**
Soundwave shifts position back in the shadows somewhere- wait, did he just arrive or was he here all along? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. The spymaster takes position not too far from Megatron's right side, to the back, where he can watch and listen and record everything.

**Blast Off has posed:**
Blast Off is here, too, though he stands close to Onslaught. He holds his hands behind his back and remains silent. He'll let Onslaught speak for the Combaticons, but he's here to support him if needed. If nothing else, to radiate invisible 'Rah Rah I believe In You!' energy to his Commander.

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron nods to Scrapper. "Thank you. At least one member of my forces is brave enough to volunteer viable information. At our next meeting, I will want results from the drones."
     The warlord motions to Starscream. "Starscream, I do not see any other volunteers. Perhaps...you should..choose our next volunteer, if they do not come before me." he pauses, waiting to see what will come of this.

**Scrapper has posed:**
Scrapper nods as he closes his hand to shut off the display. "Of course, sir. I will have the data compiled and prepared for next time." He steps back, leaving the floor to whoever else is picked to do so next.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream jumped and even flinched when Soundwave appeared, making him grumble, and probably earning a snicker from the crowd, from those paying attention, before he got himself looking prim and proper once more as he listened to the Constructicon leader... Least /someone/ was having some intuitive; Also there was the Bat-beast-former's name again....

      He'd look over the crowd, spotting Onslaught, and Sixshot, there was also Soundwave behind him, who he'd asked to make a collective report about the going ons in their absence... His optics settle on Sixshot though. (Your next Onslaught).

      "Right then, how about you, Sixshot, as you've been quite active of on the field of late... Why don't you give us a report on losses and gains, and what the Autobots have been doing that resulted in.. such loses." He'd state, spinning his wrist, as he called out to the Six-changer.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot listens to Scrapper before looking to Onslaught for a few moments. His optics turn towards Megatron as he steps forward, "Lord Megatron, as you are no doubt aware I have been focused on my duties on the battlefield since I returned." His optics shift to Starscream for a moment before focusing on the warlord as a holo-display of cybertron appears, various territories changing to faction co!ors, "While multiple fortifications have been taken I regret to inform that the Autobots have managed to fight back."

 The sixchanger steadies himself as areas are highlighted including two seperate planets that form next to Cybertron, "Besides some of our forces being absent from battle the Autobots have been employing certain tactics, especially when certain soldiers are on the field." He changes to display the casing of a bomb, "Samples have been sent to operations but from what seen they have ben working to first freeze then crack the defenses among other methods to weaken armor. Other times they rely on those such as Sky Lynx to power through." Sixshot looks at the trio above before adding, "They also been deploying field medics more than we have currently been able to."

**Onslaught has posed:**
Onslaught stands straight and looks directly at Megatron's position, but doesn't lock optics with the DEcepticon leader. "My -- \*The\* Combaticons continue to serve the Decepticons in a variety of capacities, Lord Megatron," he says. "In addition to our team functioning as a force multiplier during combat operations, each of us as individuals bring our own unique skills to the table as well. Vortex with his skills as an interrogator, Swindle's munitions and weapons design skills, Brawl's ferocity in combat, my tactical and strategic knowledge and, of course, Blast Off's abilities as a sniper, all are brought to bear for the glory of the Empire."

Onslaught pauses, as if he's recieved a message from elsewhere. "My Lord, I beg your pardon and indulgence, but a matter has come up that, unfortunately, requires my attention. With your permission, I would ask to be allowed to leave to attend to it."

**Blast Off has posed:**
Blast Off's armor fluffs a bit with pride as Onslaught speaks and he gives a small nod of agreement, but refrains from saying anything.

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron nods to Sixshot. "Excellent. Sixshot, I would place you in command of these assaults. You have shown great ambition both on and off the field. Keep up this sort of work and perhaps you will be rewarded with a division of your own." He says. To Onslaught, moves his hand dismissively. "Go then." He says, seeming pleased with Onslaught's report. "Are there any other issues which need to be brought to my attention?" he asks.

**Soundwave has posed:**
"Lord Megatron," Soundwave begins, holding up a datapad. "Simanzi Massacre reduced resources, created shortage still being felt today. We have located some deposits of energon and other materials but more must be located." He glances over to Scrapper as he says this, then back to Megatron. "Resources outside of planet must be explored."

There's a pause, and he looks down to the datapad. "Also: still matter of Pharma's virus and possibility of contamination from similar attempts on Decepticons in future, as well as matter of Seeker Phantom and his possible links to an alternate dimension."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream hems, yes, Medical units and care have always been an /issue/ for them...Shockwave could perfectly, and Hook could easily repair someone, but who in their right mind would let /Shockwave/ repair them?! Honestly most of who they hire who can double in medical were not exactly the most /trustworthy/ of cybertronians...

      Starscream rolled his optics ever so as Onslaught was allowed to go, just ment /he/ was going to need to do what he was going to ask Onslaught to report on. "With Onslaught leaving, seems I'll be needing to do what I wished for him to report on."

      He'd vent in irritation. "Until then, Soundwave, why don't you delve more into that report of such matters, that have been going on in our absence, such as this plague the Autobot medic, Pharma, created, and the happenings on the planets of Varas and Clemency?" He'd ask, after Soundwave brings up some of that summary.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
"I have none and honored sir.", Sixshot says when given the chance. As others speak up he moves back. Waiting until the meeting is over to be dismissed or asked further questions.

**Scrapper has posed:**
"All information provided on enemy utilities and capabilities for analysis is greatly appreciated, please continue doing so," Scrapper replies to both Sixshot and Soundwave's reports. "The more data we have, the quicker we can work to counteract them." A farther nod is given to the communications officer. "The Constructicons are prepared to deploy as soon as any such find is reported."

It's followed by a venting huff from behind his mouthguard. "Clemency is a motherload, but the Autobots are constantly meddling to the point we've been unable to do more than minor gathering before we're either chased out or forced to devote effort to driving them off instead of mining."

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron nods at Soundwave, looking over the datapad. "Good. Energon is one of the many things we will require to grow, as well as more information from our medical units. Dustoff's division will be placed in charge of seeing to the virus as well as finding Phantom's links. I want to know what they are and how they can be made to use by the empire.Do not limit experimentation in that department."
     The Decepticon commander nods to Sixshot. "You have proven that as well. I hereby appoint you to the position of Captain and grant you full access to our armory. Varas and Clemency will fall to our power. I will be personally accompanying the forces on the field to ensure our domination."
     Soundwave. Continue to gather information on energy sources. Also, be on the lookout for other viable planets that have the resources we need to expand."
     "Decepticons. It is time we look beyond Cybertron to the stars themselves. It is not enough to rule Cybertron when there is a galaxy to conquer." He pauses. "Go now. And bring the galaxy to our heel."

**Soundwave has posed:**
Soundwave looks to Starscream and simply states, "Affirmative." He hands the datapad to Megatron. "It contains details of each situation. In the case of Pharma, Autobot medic and an individual named Gallo aimed to unleash virus that would kill many Decepticons. Plot was foiled, Pharma oddly sent off planet before trial was finished, proving Autobots have no true law and order. Gallo is offline. As for Varas and Clemency, reports are all there, too."

Soundwave notes Scrapper's input, offering a slight nod. "Constructicons continue to be valuable assets." He listens as Megatron speaks, answering, "Yes, Lord Megatron."

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot nods and salutes, "Thank you, Lord Megatron, I will not fail you. All shall be done as you command. Varas, especially the mine will be taken after recent events."

**Scrapper has posed:**
Scrapper stands at attention, even the already dedicated Decepticons are motivated more by Megatron's speech. "As you command Lord Megatron!" The engineer's processors are already clicking away at new ideas, after he speaks again to Goth and few other reliable mechs under his command.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream squints at Soundwave... Wait minute, was he getting sass from Soundwave?! Starscream would give a /stare/ at the Decepticon General, as his win elevations twitched upward, a bit highly-strung, but scoffs, and lets it slide, for now, can't miss behave in front of their lord after all.. That and Soundwave, the fragger, would know what would be coming.

      Starscream would allow for Soundwave to continue with his report as he delivered a key to the armory to Sixshot. "It is a one time use, so, do ensure you get what you need out of there before you depart, and do ensure the medics know of what is to come." He'd explain.

**Megatron has posed:**
     Megatron nods "Yes, of course. I also want my division commanders to have officers under them. So that I may speak to them when they are not present. Scrapper would be my first choice for operations. The Constructicons have proven invaluable. Soundwave. Have you considered Ravage for your own? He has proven his worth on the field as well." he says.

**Soundwave has posed:**
Soundwave just gazes back at Starscream, expression as hard to read as ever. He could be smirking under that faceplate and no one would be the wiser. Indeed, he continues to monitor Starscream- and everyone else. If anything suspicious were afoot, Megatron would know immediately.

He turns back to Megatron. "Ravage: exemplary soldier and spy. Would make excellent choice."

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot nods as he accepts the key from Starscream saying, "Right and I will make sure that medical is informed, sir." He subspaces the key and makes note to look over the available inventory. Maybe consult others on whats available. He doesn't leave yet as the meeting doesn't seem to have fully ended.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron pauses. "That is all." he says, as he motioning to the crowd, as if for dismissal.

**Scrapper has posed:**
At Megatron's official dismissal of the meeting Scrapper turns to leave, looking to Sixshot as he does so. "I will notify Medical of your promotion, and ensure they have someone ready to attend to you when the time comes."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream is keeping an optic on Soundwave, that's for sure.. Once he was done with Sixshot, he'd return to his Lord's side and pull out his datapad and cleared his voice Box. "Ah.. Before that, We do have one last thing to cover, what I had originally planned for Onslaught to speak of, but given they needed to tend to other matters, I'll be covering such." he'd say quickly, before beginning, not wanting to waste Megatron's time.

      "Overlord has requested information regarding those of.. 'emotional' value to the Autobots in a bid to lower their moral, as well as Targets for attack, to divert their soldiers and resources elsewhere, to allow us opportunities to take defenses, and perhaps, even another city." He'd nod.

      "One such name seems to.. come up alot, that you might be well aware of.." he'd vaguely say, before clearing his vocals.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot looks to Scrapper as he turns to the door saying, "Thank you, Scrapper. No doubt they will be ready." Unless stopped he makes his way for the exit.

**Megatron has posed:**
     Megatron considers, rubbing his chin thoughtfully before he chuckles to himself. "Yes. This is an excellent idea. If we can divert them away from our true goal, that would guarantee our victory." he says. "Who is this Autobot then? And what sort of resistance would we get if we removed them from the field?"

**Starscream has posed:**
     "..I believe you have met her, the autobot medic, Starlock." He'd say, not paying much mind to the others as they chat and ready to leave the meeting area. "Prowl has also been a notable target due to his constant use of.. Incdiraries, on those on the field." He'd add, waving the stylus in his hand lightly, as he kept a grip on his datapad.

**Scrapper has posed:**
Scrapper stops and sticks his head back in the doorway for a moment after overhearing names. "Watch out for that medic, she's got an armor destroying weapon as well now."

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron gives a wicked smile. "Starlock." He says. "Yes. Remove her from the field as you see fit. She will suffer for her insolence. And Prowl?" he chucklles. "Make his suffering equally painful. If the medic has a armor destroying weapon. Remove it from her."

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot stops before turning, "Will be done when next she's on the field. Ravage and myself did tear her up during last encounter on Varas. Nearly had Hoist down as well but retreat was necessary."

**Scrapper has posed:**
"If possible bring Operations the weapon for study.. though if you have to destroy it to keep it from being retrieved, I won't begrudge you for it." With that Scrapper makes his actual departure.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream becomes a little... Perplexed, if not surprised, when he hears just about /half/ of their commanding officers chime in about the fact, that the mini-bot medic had been such a /thorn/ in everyone's side, he'd shake it off though and give Megatron a bow, before returning to his postiation beside their Lord, nodding at the alert he gets on his datapad.

**Soundwave has posed:**
Soundwave simply remains where he is. He rarely seems in any hurry, after all. He'll remain until there's nothing left to record- or Megatron commands otherwise.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron returns to the reports after dismissing everyone, as if expecting them to return to their duties. Carry on.