1222/Varas Extrinsecus: Heart of the Mountain

Cast of Characters: | Blurr, Vortex, Ravage, Starlock, 130, Juris, 135

**Blurr has posed:**
    The Autobots have been busy on Varas Extrinsecus, braving the constant lightning storm around the mountain in search of some sort of shelter from the elements. Somewhere that would be protected from the environment and thus be safe to set up a mining and extraction operation.

    It took some time, but they managed to locate a passage that led into a large enough cave somewhere in the heart of the mountain. Currently, operations personnel are working on widening the tunnel so that freighters carrying all the necessary equipment could get through. Said freighters are waiting outside, under a temporary shield.

    Blurr is in charge of a security detail, watching from the mouth of the tunnel for any potential Decepticon activity.

**Starlock has posed:**
     And Starlock was there on medical detail, remaining rather quite as she looked over datapads, and tended to mainly minor injuries at the moment, but she was listening to everything around her... Oddly she found the sound of the lighting slightly soothing, though it did leave her to wonder why there was a paretual storm havering over head, and not dissipating.

      Was it because the atmosphere was too weak and thus incapable of creating weather patterns to move it around? It did leave her to wonder, buut nobody was here to listen to her ramble on about her theories and speculations of planetary development.

**Ravage has posed:**
If the Autobots believe that the Decepticons don't have eyes on them, they'll be sorely mistaken. As it stands, Ravage has been...watching. Probably from the ceiling. Or not. But certainly watching....

And, really, it's nothing too notable beyond, well, ooooh, there's a medic in the area. He grins slightly and begins stalking proper, taking a moment to size things up. Hmmm... it's a proper moment of the predator and prey as he debates just what to do.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Potential Decepticon activity indeed. After the last skirmish on Varas some would expect those that mainly return for revenge. For Sixshot this is not the case as he makes his presence known. Shot going off besides the lightning at the personnel as he makes his way in. The larger mech ignoring Blurr as he scans the area.

 Upon sighting Starlock he quickly moves towards her position saying, "Time to remove a thorn from my side, care to help?" Once close enough he attempts to strike out at one of the medics weakpoints.

**Blurr has posed:**
    "We should give this mountain a name, or something. I'm sick of just calling it 'the mountain' or whatever." Blurr says idly to no one in particular. But then the proximity alerts go off, and suddenly Sixshot is shooting at them.

    The speedster darts in front of the sixchanger, trying to keep him distracted by taunting him. "Back for more already, Deceptiscrap?" He draws his TechVolt and fires, trying to stun the mech so that Starlock can wreck his armor with her Nova Cannon--or whatever it is she does.

**Starlock has posed:**
     "How about.. What's the metal called again?" Starlock asked as her finials twitches up as she catches the sound of something and when she turns to look. "Oh scrap!" She'd shout as she quickly sidestep Sixshot attack, she'd look at where the shot came from, and transformed into her alt-mode, whoever was out there ,was about to get a nic armor eating, plasma-ballista shot in their general direction, as she wasn't sure where /exactly/ her attacker was.

      "<<Hmmm Think the cons are here?>>" Starlock would ask over the communication link sarcastically.

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
Well you can't set up a minig operation without mining equipment, and that takes an engineer to do. Hoist was all too glad to be able to finally do it in some place that wasn't going to get them constantly struck by lightning while making sure the drills are drilling where they're suppose to be diggi--"Huh?" So involved in his work was Hoist that he didn't even realize there was unwanted company outside until the sounds of gunfire finally echo into the caves. ".. Oh, bother." With a huff he made his way back towards the entrance, summoning his weapon as he does and staying close to the walls. <<Aye, and being rude visitors at that,>> he mutters back at Starlock.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage hmms, watching as things start to go boom, glancing around briefly before his attention shifts to Starlock. There's certainly communication that takes place, and it brings a rather...pointed smirk to the feline's features as he continues to stalk towards Starlock's position.

<<Excellent... we think alike. That's good.>> He runs a quick scan of the Autobot medic and catalogues a few...well, let's just call it a nice data package that gets sent to Sixshot. <<Identified some vulnerabilities worth exploiting. Have fun. I'll be joining properly as soon as I...get some things situated. Be careful, I'm picking up other Autobots on my scanners.>>

**Vortex has posed:**
Vortex comes in with the chop of rotors. "Hey, guys." He calls. "So which of oyu bots wants to come out for a whirl?" did he just pop outta nowhere? Sure he did. Or just arrived to the scene.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot's optics narrow as Starlock dodges before he braces himself before his shot from two sides. He looks to Blurr saying, "Another time for you." Once he is able to move again he nods as Ravage sends the data package. Studying it he focuses on the medic before charging once again. This time aiming for a different point as he strikes out, "Get over here pest."

**Starlock has posed:**
     Oooh that hurt, that hurt a lot, Starlock had a large blast wound in her armor that was not only smoldering, but leaking, forcing her to transform back into her smaller mode, holding it in pain, and hissing out, before slamming her knuckles into the ground and pushed herself back up, and gie Sixshot a rude gesture as her battle mask slid into place.

      "How about No?" She'd call back, before pulling her dual pistols, she really needed to learn how to aim for more than one person with her pistols, she had two of them after all! She'd start firing off a pair of shots at Sixshot as she attempted to keep herself mobile and out of range.

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
Hoist glances out a moment, then presses back up against the cave wall when he sees the large looming form of Sixshot apparently living up to the one robot army reputation (as Ravage is no where visible yet). The Decepticons were that desperate they'd send a Phase Sixer out here to ruin a mining operation? He's not really a soldier, maybe he should just slink back inside and make sure none of the equipment gets damaged. Do the job he was sparked to do.

That train of thought ends when he sees the sixchanger plow into Starlock and hard! Immeadiately concern pushes aside any other worries he had. He does step back a moment, if only to pick up one of the tools he had been using to set machinery up. Then stepped back out into the tunnel. "Pick on someone your own size, you rusty sodder!" And flings the wrench at Sixshot as hard as he can muster.

**Blurr has posed:**
    Ugh, what is it with Decepticons and focusing medics? Blurr grumbles when Sixshot ignores him. Then Vortex shows up. The speedster laughs. "Vortex, wow! What a pleasant surprise to see you again so soon! You must really enjoy our talks. Well I know -I- do!"

    He dashes up the side of the mountain and vaults off, aiming for a mid-air punch in the rotors!

**Juris has posed:**
The female rotary is flying towards the fray, originally having intended to come to make sure the mining facilities would be up to par on safety protocols. The shuttle she'd been on was about halfway there when they'd received word via the comms that they were under fire from Decepticons. Not the kind of situation she preferred pioneering herself into, but it's not like she could, or would go back now.

 Upon arrival, she immediately notices Vortex. Ugh, brilliant. Nothing like a sucker punch named regret to help brighten up her already downhill cycle.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage turns his attention from his scouting to the battle proper, the odds are shifting far too swiftly for his liking. This, of course, means that poor Starlock isn't quite out of the woods yet with the help Blurr, Hoist, and others (OK, Juris) are providing...

Time to hunt proper.

He waits until she's got her back to him and is busy focusing on the six-changer before pouncing, letting his claws and teeth lead the charge.

**Vortex has posed:**
Vortex decides the one who is gonna cause the most trouble is none other then his old crush Juris. He starts to circle the other rotary, cackling "Hey Juris. Do you remember when you lit my fire? Well Im gonna light yours instead. Catch!" he releases a rocket in her direction.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot remains focused on Starlock as he's pelted by shots, "Just more reason to be rid of you." As the wrench important acts he grumbles barely giving a glance back at Hoist, "Two pests now, eh. Will get to you later." He also takes note of Blurr's disappearance before. Looking back as Ravage makes his move he waits a few moments before taking aim and firing off a burst of sonics from his blasters.

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock goes down, quite hard with a muffled cry as Ravage sends a spray of Starlock's internal fluids spattering a cross the cavern floor, and the blast from Sixshot seals the deal as she goes offline before Hoist can get to her... But she did her job, Sixshot's armor is weakened, and the other three can handle the rest.

**Blurr has posed:**
    Blurr sees Starlock go down as he lands smoothly on the ground after air-punching Vortex and curses. "You're gonna pay for that one!" He exclaims, and fires an EMP into the midst of the enemy forces. Especially now that Ravage has finally revealed himself, the scrapheap!

**Juris has posed:**
And then she'll do the unthinkable, according Vortex. She straight up ignores him.

 His rocket puts a sizable dent in her tail, and she careens off course for a breem or so before regaining control and landing, protoformed, not far from where Starlock is lying on the ground, unconscious.

 "Damn. What a mess," she mutters. Then she turns to Hoist, briefly, before running a diagnostic on Sixshot. She then tight beams the the dark green Autobot, "<See if you can take him out>"

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
Hoist might of hit something important, but he's not enough of a threat to get Sixshot's attention entirely. Things go from deep slag to completely FUBAR when Ravage makes a vicious appearance as well. If one of Soundwave's little glitchs is already in the tunnels, that doesn't leave much for options, especially if the master is also around. Need to get the Decepticons away from Starlock so he can get her out of the middle of the impending chaos. Juris sends a little bit of help. "I said get away from her!" He transforms and tries to smash the big lug out of the way with the bulk of his vehicle mode so he can get to the femme.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage takes time to really make sure he crunches down on Starlock, because that's just how you go for the kill... and smirks as she drops from Sixshot's follow up. <<One down... on to the next.>> He drops Starlock and regards the mech a moment. "I'll be back for you."

And then Blurr happens, and the blast is rather annoying, enough to draw a sharp hiss from the feline before he simply shimmers and disappears as the burst recedes. Two can play that game... <<Clearing my optics and moving to the next target of opportunity. The annoyance that is Blurr can wait.>>

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot looks down at Starlock, "Heh, brave little pest." He nods to Ravage and turns just in time to be slammed by Hoist. The sixchanger is sent skidding across the ground before he flips and transforms to tank mode, "Looks like the decision is made already." He ignores Juris as the turret turns towards Hoist and fires off a missile at the green truck.

**Vortex has posed:**
Vortex continues to fight like this was any other combat for him, Juris or not. "One dwn and you... Blurr. You wanna catch a rocket too? I can obligue." he says, firing at him as well!

**Juris has posed:**
Good, that's exactly how she prefers it. Perhaps the technique is Ravage-esque, but it works. She watches as Sixshot goes aggro on Hoist. Unfortunate, but she knew ultimately she'd be able to probably be able to deal more damage than the truck. As soon as the six changer slides past her and focuses his turrets on Hoist, she draws her dual functioning rotary blades, and leaps forward in an attempt to skewer Sixshot through.

**Blurr has posed:**
    "Sorry Vortex, I don't catch things I don't -want- to catch." Blurr smirks, sidestepping as the rocket whizzes past him and explodes against one of the freighter shields. "I don't know what you came here for, but this is our hidey hole, and you're not getting it!"

    The Decepticons seem to be mostly ignoring him right now, but hey--he can't complain about that. He transforms and charges at Sixshot, hoping to mow down their main source of firepower.

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
The things Hoist does for his fellow Autobots. And will keep doing. He's just that sort of mech. As Sixshot is briefly knocked back by the blow, he drops his towline to clamp onto Starlock and start reeling her up into the back of the truck. Then there's an explosion as a missile slams into the utility truck's side, leaving impacted metal and burn marks in its wake.

"Sorry ol' girl, but we don't have time to do this the gentle way. Thank Primus you're not concious right now." He revs his engine and pulls away, still apologizing to Starlock's unconcious form that he's got to drag her for the time being as he tries to get her at least out from underfoot. Thankfully Juris and Blurr are there to cover.

**Ravage has posed:**
Poor Hoist... he moves in to try and scoop up someone. That will certainly cost him because now he's the ire of the...well, everything, it seems. Ravage waits for just that moment when Hoist has his back turned, uncloaks, and lets fly one of his signature missiles at the Autobot.

"Hello. Goodbye..." He smirks like an all too...well, devious feline. He mirks like a devious feline. <<He's vulnerable.>>

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshots sensors glances at Juris before bracing himself as Blurr slams in. Treads skid across the ground but he doesn't give the speedster the time of day. Instead the tanks turret takes aim once more at the Hoist as Ravage once again gives him a opportunity as he fires.

**Vortex has posed:**
Vortex hovers closely to Blurr and tries again "Ok this time it wont miss..." he fires again but this time with his side mounted lasers.

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
Hoist rocks and bounces as more missile and turret fire hammers at him from behind. He keeps right on rolling though. This was the sort of abuse it was made to take while getting the injuried and fallen off the field of battle. The potential mine is the fartherest thing from his mind, he's got a badly hurt friend to get to safety. He just needs to past the tunnel and out of the line of sight, hold on a little longer Starlock.

**Juris has posed:**
Juris notices Ravage's sudden appearance, and sheathing her blades, takes to the air. She then hovers above a precipice not too far away from the melee, and takes a moment to analyze the feline.

**Blurr has posed:**
    Aha! There's the ugly beastformer again! Blurr catches sight of the mech, but the distraction allowed Vortex to actually hit him. Although it doesn't do -that- much damage, it still stings a bit. << Scrap, Hoist where the slag are you going? We have to secure the area! >> This wasn't good.

    Hmph. He darts behind some metallic-looking rocks, taking stock of the situation. Sixshot looked like he might be about to drop, and Blurr would love nothing more than to be the one to deliver the killing blow. Hopefully.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage hmphs. Right. <<I think we've made this costly enough for now... Vortex, be ready to assist Sixshot.>> He grins wryly, turning to look at Juris before just...winking? That's...pretty much what it looks like, and with that, he's turning to depart the scene.

**Sixshot (135) has posed:**
Sixshot watches Hoist run ,ff but is unable to fire as Blurr once again knocks into him. Quickly transforming to his own beastmode he looks to Blurr as he backs away saying, "Another time, but damage is done." He quickly fades from sight as he runs off.

**Vortex has posed:**
Vortex turns to follow. "Allright well next time Auto-losers." he chuckles, reading to cover sixshot as he makes his eascape

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
"< We don't leave unconcious wounded in middle of a firefight Blurr. >" Hoist radios back. He pulls up behind some outcropping near the cave before finally stopping, lowering Starlock back to the ground and transforming into robot mode. "< A mine can be rebuilt. A life is different. >" He retracts his right hand and deploys a soldering gun in its place. He may not be a full time medic but he can at least get Starlock stable so she can be transported safely back to base.

**Juris has posed:**
Well, it seemed like the Decepticons had had enough for this cycle. She lowers her pistol, as Ravage and Sixshot make their getaway, which she's plenty fine with.

 Transforming, she heads for the space docks. "<Hoist, do you require any assistance?>"

**Blurr has posed:**
    << You're wrong, a mine can't be rebuilt anywhere except here, at least for this jackpot. So we can't let the Decepticons take it! >> Blurr argues back. But then it seems they're retreating anyway.

    << Huh, guess they decided not to finish the job. Juris, take Starlock back to Iacon and get this mess reported. Hoist, keep focusing on finishing the tunnel. We need to have actual defenses up before the 'Cons come back. >>

**Starlock has posed:**
     Starlock is still bleeding pretty badly, Sixshot and Ravage had struck her in rather weak places, and in critical components, that have been struck at a number of others times.. Hoists work does get them temporarily sealed though, to allow for her to be safely transported.

**Hoist (130) has posed:**
Hoist just sighs softly to himself. It's not a point worth arguing over. Starlock is safe at least, that's what matters to him. "Take it easy lass, you'll be back home soon enough." Then switchs back to the comm. "< I'll be right back, Blurr. >", he replies, keeping his usual professional politeness, and sends a locator signal to Juris so she can pick Starlock up. Then transforms and heads back to the mine. "< There's no telling how long Ravage was here before he revealed himself, get Red Alert or somebot that knows demolitions down here to check for explosives. >

**Juris has posed:**
Juris angles off to the left as soon as she gets Blurr's tight beam. Shortly after, she arrives at the outcropping, and surveys Hoist and Starlock. "Be careful," she says to Hoist, "I'll be back later to help with the checks."

 Then, gently hosting Starlock up bridal style, she flies off towards the docks, intending to take the junior medic straight to the medbay.