aCe: WAR IS HELL

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE PLAN

BATTLE 15
LAVA PITS OF PRIMUS
4TH CYCLE-2120

Gheist vs. Nemean

Hybrid vs. Flatliner

Ventross vs. Grovel

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Aegis vs. Avarice
*Aegis seems to desperately want Strategic Advantage for a specific purpose*

Shepard & Exodus vs. S&M w/ Trisis

ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP POOL B FINAL
General Rankor vs. Godsend
*Almost one year ago these two battled for the Essence in a Nightmare Matrix. With Essence implications on the line once again, who will succeed?*

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
FATAL FOUR WAY LADDER MATCH
[glow=blue,2,300]NuBorn Destruction ©[/glow] vs. The Living Dead vs. The Light Brigade vs. Darkness Falls
*Due to The Light Brigade defeating NuBorn Destruction, Living Dead's feud with the champions, and Darkness Falls feud with The Light Brigade, all four teams converge in one match. Paganax, believeing his forces to have an agility advantage, has made the battle a ladder match. Also, he has placed it before his own match in the hopes that Darkness Falls' inevitable suffering will feed him adequately for his own fight!*

ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP POOL A FINAL
Nicodemus vs. Paganax
*Nicodemus may face his greatest challenge yet in a powered up Heathen Chief*

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE 15
LAVA PITS OF PRIMUS
4TH CYCLE-2120

The Tribesman crowd was very rowdy tonight in anticipation for the big matches their heroes were involved in. The sound of the crowd, which would have been considered loud in any normal arena, was thunderous due to the acoustics of the cavernous arena. Without any digital light source of any kind within the arena, the Krypt tribes had used their vast knowledge of tunneling to create ‘window’ tunnels in the mountain that lead the blazing sunlight right into the heart of the arena, casting an eerie but bright redness over everything withing. As had been planned by the Krypt, when the battle began the sun over Primus was in directly the right spot to cast a large bright funnel of light directly upon the ring, bathing it in it’s own kind of glow.

Gheist vs. Nemean
Nemean really shows what he is made of by winning a bloody back and forth match with the HUNGER STRIKE!
WINNER: NEMEAN

Hybrid vs. Flatliner
Flatliner pours a ton of punishment into Hybrid, seemingly to no effect. But when the murderous machine uses his SHOCK AND AWE, even the monster can’t handle it.
WINNER: FLATLINER

Ventross vs. Grovel
Ventross pummels Grovel, but the Tribesman keeps coming back for more, wearing Ventross out and rolling him up with a surprise sunset flip! Another upset!
WINNER: GROVEL

Ventross let out a mighty roar as Grovel began to celebrate in the thunderous approval of his brethren! Frustrated and angry, Ventross left the arena.

When Avarice appeared for the next match, the enigmatic and charismatic Blackheart found that his efforts in the Battlezone Match at the Battle 14 had gained him moderate approval from the Tribesmen! Paganax, deep within the twisting side tunnels of the complex, heard this, and was not pleased.

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Aegis vs. Avarice
This was a furious exchange of skill as Avarice found Aegis a bit harder to handle than his other opponents thus far. This frustrated Avarice a bit, but it only made him rise more to the occasion and he pulled out all the stops to put the Rampart away. Aegis is both skilled and crafty however, and managed to avoid the 7TH SIN, unloading with his own arsenal. Avarice slipped out each time until Aegis was finally able to connect with the RAMPART’S REVENGE and hand Avarice his first loss!
WINNER: AEGIS (ROC GAINS STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE)

Avarice kept himself cool under the circumstances as he exited the ring. The favorite son of the Family Rose was now determined to lay the Black Rose upon Aegis, and that could only be a bad thing for the brave corporal. Avarice was a bit startled as he heard Aegis’ voice boom out.

Aegis: Murdok! I know you are in this arena! And I know you can hear me! At Battle 14, I made you and myself a promise: that I would send you back to the grave! At Battle 16, that is EXACTLY what I’m going to do! I told you that if you wanted to fight me, then you were going to ONLY fight me! At Battle 16, that is exactly what YOU are going to do because WE are going to meet in a CENTRA COFFIN MATCH! I am going to bury you!

Aegis waited for a response from Murdok that did not come. Eventually, the Rampart exited the ring and passed his teammates, Shepard and Exodus on the way.

Shepard & Exodus vs. S&M w/ Trisis
Shepard was able to get a quick pin on Sycophant with THE EXORCISM while Exodus almost flew across the ring to intercept Painmaster!
WINNERS: SHEPARD & EXODUS

Exodus had Painmaster pinned into the corner, trying to keep him restrained! Painmaster struggled with the angel, but found himself unable to break free until he got his hands on his whip! Painmaster was just able to grab Enslavement up off of the canvas, and came up using the hard handle to jab Exodus right in the eye! As Exodus stumbled back, Shepard came forward but a recovered Sycophant charged up behind him and tossed him from the ring! Sycophant then grabbed Exodus and applied the TOURNIQUET on the canvas, as Painmaster began to lash Exodus’ back! Shepard quickly jumped back into the ring and attacked, chasing the disgusting duo out of the ring, Damage had already been done, however, as Painmaster’s steel whip had taken large slices into the angel’s back!

ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP POOL B FINAL
General Rankor vs. Godsend
Godsend was tough as nails as Rankor gave him a big beating yet was unable to put him away. Godsend took the punishment, all the while chipping away at Rankor, but the Mad Designer retained the majority of control. Rankor came off the top turnbuckle with a stomp to Godsend’s throat, sending the demon slithering from the ring. But when Rankor attempted to follow, he got blasted with a haymaker that stunned him! Godsend leapt upon the opportunity and jumped on Rankor, locking in the SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, and winning the match!
WINNER: GODSEND (GODSEND NOW ADVANCES TO ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH)

NuBorn Destruction, The Living Dead, and the Light Brigade all made their way to the ring with negative responses from the Tribesmen of Primus. Suddenly, war drums began to sound and the arena began to shake with percussive force as the entire audience went into a frenzy and their heroes, Darkness Falls, arrived!

The pair of Essence Tag Championships hung high over the ring, suspended by a long and thick chain forged within Mt. Ragnarok. Each faction brought their own ladder, The Ravagers having a titanium ladder, The ROC bringing a steel alloy ladder, The Crusade bringing a ladder of human bones, covered in chains, and Darkness Falls bringing a sturdy but sharpened wooden ladder. With each device in the center of each factions entrance aisle, the belts suspended, and all combatants in the ring, the battle began!

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
FATAL FOUR WAY LADDER MATCH
[glow=blue,2,300]NuBorn Destruction ©[/glow] vs. The Living Dead vs. The Light Brigade vs. Darkness Falls
For nearly an hour all four teams battled tirelessly to ascend a ladder and grab the titles. The fighting was furious and all over the place, and with no rules whatsoever, all eight combatants pulled out all the stops. Atop The Ravager ladder, Tekaro and Krypt were fighting for the belts, when Aspin Northstar leapt off the top turnbuckle and across the ring to knock the ladder over and send both warriors sailing to the hard stone ringside floor! Tekaro would ascend the ladder twice more, each time battling a different foe, and each time crash landing either to the floor or to the canvas! Lance At-Las put the ROC ladder on his shoulders and spun around with it, taking both members of Darkness Falls out with one spear! Tekaro and Noxious battled outside and Tekaro took his spear and drove it through Noxious’ arm, pinning the ghoul to the ringside barrier until his partner Cremator could get there! Warfare began to battle Cremator outside until Darkness Falls, holding their ladder, performed flying suicide dives from the ring simultaneously, taking both soldiers out! Tekaro attempted to ascend the ladder again, but Aspin grabbed hold of his leg! A groggy Warfare tossed his partner his spear, and Tekaro slammed it over Aspin’s head, flooring him! Krypt eventually stopped Tekaro and began battling Warfare, but Warfare gained the advantage, set up a ladder in the corner, and delivered THE BIG PAYBACK to Krypt onto the ladder 3 consecutive times! Krypt was obliterated and Tekaro tried to scale the ladder for the belts, but every enemy in the match kept swarming the ladder! Finally, Warfare grabbed Tekaro’s shield and used it to batter anyone who tried to get into the ring, allowing Tekaro to grab the titles and allow NuBorn Destruction to make a miraculous title defense!
WINNERS AND STILL ESSENCE CHAMPIONS: NUBORN DESTRUCTION

The Tribesmen crowd booed their mortal enemies, The Ravager Army, but had been whipped into a frenzy by the insane battle that had just taken place! All of the weary soldiers dragged themselves from the ring back to their own locker rooms except for Krypt, who was having a hard time standing and was clutching his neck! A group of Tribesmen attendants swarmed the ring and checked on Krypt, but the ferocious fighter pushed them aside and stood under his own power, staggering to the back to the thunderous roar of his brethren!
--Krypt was injured

Nicodemus entered the ring and listened as the sounds of wardrums being played throughout the arena began to shake the cavernous coliseum! The Tribesmen went crazy as their leader, The Heathen Chief Paganax arrived! Smoke was already billowing from his mouth and his eyes seemed to glow as he stormed to the ring. Once inside it, Nicodemus watched with a combination of disgust and intrigue as Paganax’ veins were clearly visible beneath his flesh and the volcanic blood running through them could be seen pumping! Paganax’ stratagem had worked, and he had grown larger, faster, and more terrifying than ever before!

ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP POOL A FINAL
Nicodemus vs. Paganax
Nicodemus threw caution to the wind as he charged at Paganax, taking the Heathen Chief by storm and almost winning the match quickly! Paganax recovered and Nicodemus was in trouble as he got battered and blasted by Paganax. Nicodemus was able to slip out of a death valley driver attempt and plant the Fire Beast with a fusion bomb, trying to make a comeback, but Paganax would have none of it, coming out of nowhere with a guillotine lariat and following it with a match ending PAGAN VOID!
WINNER: PAGANAX (PAGANAX ADVANCES TO ESSENCE TOURNAMENT MATCH)

People on Centra Prime might have heard the thunderous ovation for Paganax! The mountain shook with the might of the Tribesmen of Primus’ cheers and shrieks and Paganax, their king, stood basking in the jubilation of his people! Only 2 soldiers now had the opportunity to become Essence Bearer: either the mighty and furious Paganax, or the devious and slithering Godsend! Either way, things had begun to once again look bleak for the people of Centra.

[Mr. Hyde]

THE SCENE: PAGANAX FEAST HALL

Carved deep within Mount Ragnarok was the immense Feast Hall created for Paganax. WIth soaring vaulted ceilings and columns of stone that ran with magma, the hall was an intimidating and grand room. In the center of this room was a large stone table, carved right out of the mountain. At this table was a proud Heathen King, and before him were several plates of arms and limbs of Tribesmen of Primus.

With their conversation, a tense and awkward discussion about Paganax One Essence opportunity forthcoming, the Fire Beast shooed General Rankor away. Rankor, with the slimiest of false formalities took his leave, but not before watching Paganax chomp down and swallow an entire Tribesman forearm whole.

Emerging from the dimly lit room, Rankor began to descend the rocky and simmering side the great volcano. Halfway down, with his black cloak blowing wildly in the furious Primus air, Avarice approached.

Avarice: Well?

Rankor: He's much more concerned with devouring his own brethren than winning the battle with Godsend. However, I do not underestimate him. Godsend could be in for a very rough night at Battle 16.

Avarice: And...?

Rankor: (stopping to gaze at the barren and arid landscape) If he should happen to win at Battle 16, my plans will be hampered. Krypt is injured, and even when he isn't Darkness Falls is worthless. Just like the rest of them.

Avarice: So...?

Rankor: Your charisma has seemingly attracted some of the pigs to you. We will use that. We will put you in a position to be cheered and supported by them. And, we will put you in a position to win Essence. I want you and Flatliner to go after the Tag Essence.

Avarice: Not a problem.

Rankor: (continuing the descent) You can expect Nicodemus and Holocaust to stand in your way.

Avarice: (pulling a black rose from his cloak and smiling) I will await his challenge with bated breath.

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THE SCENE: MURDOK'S THRONE ROOM, CASTLE BONESHATTER

Godsend: (coyly) You must be afraid. Even in the smallest bit. I mean, Aegis The Great has challenged you to a Centra Coffin Match! Who knows what could happen?

Murdok: (on the stairs leading to his throne) Save me your sarcasm, demon. Aegis has just made the last match he will ever fight and YOU have a Heathen Chief to worry about.

Godsend: Indeed. I had better prepare myself. (looking directly at Murdok) He can beat ANY ONE at ANY TIME, right, lord? (Murdok casts a hateful glance) Good luck against Aegis, Harvester.

Upon hearing Aegis' name, Murdok looked directly at Trisis and his rage boiled over. He grabbed the deathly stoic queen tightly by the wrist and drug her forcefully from her throne, heading to their private chambers to continue the abuse.

Murdok: (throwing Trisis into the private chambers and closing the door behind him) Leave me, Godsend.

With that, the Dread Lord shut and locked the door to his private chambers. As loud smacking sounds, followed by Trisis' undead shrieks of protest wrang out, Godsend left the Throne Room and came upon a shadowy figure near one of the walls.

Godsend: (continuing walking) Come, Grimcraft. We must talk.

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THE SCENE: AN ROC CRUISER, IN THE OPEN WATER

The Tarkanian Sea was a vast and turbulent body of water, the furthest depths of which had yet to be discovered. Surrounded by nothing but open water and violet and orange horizon, stood Corporal Aegis, on the bow of a cruiser watership.

Aegis: This location is perfect.

Behind him stood Aegis' two closest friends, Exodus and Lance At-Las.

Exodus: Are you sure this is what you wish to do? Is this the path that God has chosen for you?

Aegis: I don't know if it's God, and I know it isn't Godsend, but something is leading me to this. Are you both behind me in this matter?

Lance: All the way, friend.

Exodus: I feel the same.

Aegis: (staring into the horizon) Good. Then after Battle 16, this dimension will never have to see the face of Murdok again.

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE PLAN

BATTLE 16
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
4TH CYCLE-2120

General Rankor vs. Jakyll
*General Rankor believes Jakyll should be punished for Darkness Falls' failure at Battle 15*

Ventross vs. Grovel
*To allow Ventross retribution, Aegis has scheduled this match*

TRIPLE THREAT
Nemean vs. Flatliner vs. Gheist

NUMBER ONE CONTENDER MATCH
The Light Brigade vs. The Living Dead w/ Trisis
*Aegis needs to be sure that The Light Brigade, specifically Aspin, is ready for NuBorn Destruction before sending them into battle*

Holocaust vs. Avarice

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Shepard & Exodus vs. S&M w/ Trisis
*Shepard and Exodus feel they can pull of another quick win to retain Strategic Advantage*

ONE ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Paganax vs. Godsend
*It is time to find which is the lesser of two evils: a cannabilistic Heathen King or a forsaken serpent. The greater of which will hold the fate of Centra within him after this bout*

CENTRA COFFIN MATCH
Aegis vs. Murdok
*Aegis has promised himself, his wife, and his people that he will send Murdok to the grave. Can he keep his word, or will the Dread Lord continue to plunge the dimension into death?*

[lwffantrav]

Hyde, if I ever get around to playing aCe...I know where to steal ideas from! You are one aCe maniac man!

[Mr. Hyde]

May 30, 2008 21:54:16 GMT -5 @lwffantrav said:

Hyde, if I ever get around to playing aCe...I know where to steal ideas from! You are one aCe maniac man!

Thanks!

I think. ;D

You should jump into the aCe, man! And start with the Battle for Centra Era! I think everyone should try the aCe at least once in their life. And if you can't wrap your head around a war in a wrestling ring, think about it like this: Everything is uncertain! The truce, the factions, the fighters, everything is on the very edge of complete and total collapse and obliteration at every and any moment! It's the uncertainty and insecurity that I feel really makes the aCe actually believable.

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE 16
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
4TH CYCLE-2120

It had been quite awhile since the Battle for Centra had shifted to the Ravager Mothership. Even though the undead masses on Centra Prime’s Palladium Moon were being driven back, the arena there had yet to be liberated completely, and as such, was still unusable. So, the ROC had made the decision to bring Battle 16 to the mothership, and the facility had been kept in good order. The majority of the crowd was Ravagers, as usual, but many, many Centrans had come to support their troops as well. And, finding the two battles fought on their own planet wildly entertaining, a very large contingent of Tribesmen had shown up with their team! As usual, the three factions were sectioned off from each other and Ravager Security was extremely heavy.

General Rankor vs. Jakyll
Jakyll jumped on Rankor to start things out, but the General soon took over and won a rough and brutal match with his sub-atomic drop.
WINNER: GENERAL RANKOR

Rankor prepared to break Jakyll’s claws by stomping on them, but quickly retreated when Ventross appeared for his own match.

Ventross vs. Grovel
Ventross was hurt by the mixed reaction he received from his own people, but did not let it deter him from earning a solid victory with the MERCY KILLING.
WINNER: VENTROSS

TRIPLE THREAT
Nemean vs. Flatliner vs. Gheist
Flatliner uses the SHOCK AND AWE on Nemean, but this proves to be his downfall when Gheist and Nemean just take turns trying to put away the fried killing machine before the other can recover. Nemean somehow wins this race as he ends the match with a fusion bomb for the win!
WINNER: NEMEAN

Nemean is celebrating like mad over his win and is posing on the turnbuckles when a frustrated and angry Gheist smashes him in the back with a chair! The Ravagers and Centrans boo and cuss out the spiritual assassin, but the Tribesmen go wild for more violence.

NUMBER ONE CONTENDER MATCH
The Light Brigade vs. The Living Dead w/ Trisis
With his eyes slightly tearing, Lance and Noxious start things off! They battle back and forth until Noxious tags Cremator and Lance tags in Aspin. Aspin gets isolated, and finally makes the tag back to Lance who once again battles Noxious ferociously. Noxious takes over and knocks Lance out with a vicious OUTBREAK! Trisis latches on to Aspin’s leg and he cannot stop Lance from being pinned!
WINNERS: THE LIVING DEAD w/ Trisis

Aspin kicks Trisis off as Noxious bears his fangs and goes in on Lance for the kill! Aspin makes this save just in time, booting Noxious away and chasing Cremator off.

Holocaust vs. Avarice
Holocaust had early control, tossing Avarice into the corner and then accidentally sandwiching the referee in the corner with a clothesline! Holocaust kept up the pressure, but Avarice dodged a running spear just as a new referee appeared. Avarice quickly hit the 7TH SIN, and it was all over as the referee made a slightly fast count.
WINNER: AVARICE

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Shepard & Exodus vs. S&M w/ Trisis
The battle goes back and forth until Sycophant gets isolated. After a brief brawl between all four men on the outside, Shepard tosses Sycophant back into the ring and he and Exodus hit the Silver Bullet and Kingdom Come simultaneously! Exodus then hits the WRATH OF GOD to put the sicko away!
WINNERS: SHEPARD & EXODUS (THE ROC RETAINS STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE)

Painmaster goes for his whip and lashes Exodus, but Shepard leaps upon him with a wooden cross dagger and begins to jab his forehead with it! Painmaster is bleeding and Sycophant attacks Shepard, only to get the cross right in the head as well! With his blood spilt, Sycophant lets out a squeal and jumps Shepard again, wrapping his suit strap around the Priest’s throat and drawing it tight! Sycophant’s eyes roll into his head as he strangles Shepard! Exodus tries to save his ally, but meets Enslavement on the way as S&M, content with their work, leave the Ramparts bloodied and unconscious once more!

A troop of Tribesmen banging away on war drums accompanied Paganax to the ring for the next and most important battle of the night. Godsend appeared in his usual pillar of flames and did not dare to trade words with the mighty Heathen Chief. Keeping his words to himself, but letting his unholy smirk still shine, Godsend prepared for war. From their own sides of the arena, amongst their own forces and with the rest of the armies in the aCe, General Rankor and Murdok both watched their own ‘ally’ in the ring with the greatest of interest.

ONE ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Paganax vs. Godsend
Paganax came out furious and took Godsend by storm! After several of Paganax brutal maneuvers, the demon was forced to run for the outside of the ring, causing the Heathen Chief to follow. But as Paganax came through the ropes, Godsend grabbed him by the head and pulled him face-first into the arena floor! Godsend then slithered back in as an angry Paganax began to get to his feet. The Ravager referee turned to Godsend for a moment and the demon put his plan into action. Suddenly, General Rankor appeared and, using a large rifle, blasted Paganax in the back of the head with it! Paganax never saw what, or who, hit him as Rankor rolled him back into the ring. The bash with the gun barely slowed Paganax but it allowed Godsend to jump on him and lock him in the HELL’S THRESHOLD, making him submit!
WINNER AND NEW ESSENCE CHAMPION: GODSEND

The Tribesmen portion of the crowd began to howl like mad as Rankor ran into the Centran side, the only side where he would not be attacked, of the crowd. Nicodemus, carrying the pulsing One Essence Championship in a force box, entered the ring and was forced to present Godsend with it. With his usual sinister and arrogant smirk upon his face, Godsend took the title, wrapped around his waist, and snapped the final button together!

Nicodemus leapt from the ring as the Essence lifted Godsend into the air upon a pillar of Essence energy that appeared to be flames! His unholy halo once again returned and the scar of the upside down cross on his torso opened up, spewing fire as it absorbed the Essence of Centra! Shooting a knowing glance to Murdok, who had been watching from the shadows, Godsend let out a hearty and purely malignant laugh as his eyes began to glow bright red and he began to settle once more on the canvas. The Essence energy circling around him now drew up into his halo of flames and his torso closed up, although the scar now burned red. With his arms outstretched and his face contorted into a wicked smile, Godsend basked in the horror of the crowd.

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] (erupting into flames and disappearing) The King of Demons has returned to his throne! AHahaAHAH

With such a dark cloud already hanging over the dimension once again, yet another grim battle was about to begin. Aegis, along with some Ravager Guard, brought a large and solid titanium coffin to the ring and placed the grisly vessel beside it. With eyes and a face of stone, Aegis entered the ring. Seconds later, the Dread Lord had arrived. There was no arrogance on his face, only hate. He entered the ring and his ancient and rotten voice began to croak out when Aegis charged and attacked him out of nowhere, beginning the fight!

CENTRA COFFIN MATCH
Aegis vs. Murdok
Aegis took it hard to Murdok, pounding him with all of his big moves and hitting the RAMPART’S REVENGE! Aegis then tried to shove Murdok into the coffin, but the Harvester fought back, trying to quickly slip Aegis into the coffin! On the apron right above the coffin, they both brawled, with the coffin lid falling over and closed in the melee. Murdok took advantage quickly and shoved Aegis’ head between his legs, planting him with a sickly piledriver on top of the coffin! Aegis luckily rolled back into the ring where Murdok continued the attck with POWER OF THE PLAGUES and a CENTRA TAKEOVER! Murdok now dragged Aegis over to the coffin, trying to shove him in, but Aegis slammed the Harvester’s head into the side of it, and then proceded to deliver an opening salvo off the top of the coffin onto Murdok on the outside of the ring! Aegis tossed Murdok back into the ring, but Murdok recovered and began to pummel the corporal again, setting up another piledriver. Aegis reversed this, sending Murdok right over the top rope and crashing into the lid of the coffin! Aegis, with a surge of energy, began to use all of his high-impact offense on Murdok, oce again hitting a HUGE OPENING SALVO and trying to roll Murdok to the coffin! Murdok just barely kept himself from losing the match, and was able to hit a weary Aegis with an Antilian atomic drop. Aegis crumpled in the corner, and Murdok tried to whip him to the other corner, only to have it reversed! Aegis came charging in after Murdok, but the Harvester moved and Aegis crashed face first into the steel supports for the turnbuckle! Now busted open and bleeding profusely, Aegis stumbled from the corner, managing to duck a haymaker from the Harvester and hit a centra spinebuster! Aegis dragged Murdok to the coffin, but all Murdok could do was put his arms out and keep himself in the match. Aegis dragged Murdok back to the center of the ring and whipped him into the ropes, but in his fatigue and blood-loss, put his head down! Murdok capitalized and put the brakes on, lifting Aegis up over his head, charging across the ring, and giving him a Murdok Powerbomb right into the still open coffin! With his last bit of strength, the Dread Lord closed the coffin lid on his bloody and battered nemesis, winning the grueling match!
WINNER: MURDOK

Through the ringing in his head, Murdok heard the boos of the Centran and Ravagers in the crowd. Then, all of a sudden, he heard the boos turn to cheers and as he laboriously lifted his head up, he had no time to react to what he saw.

Hustler: Miss me, pussy?

CRACK! Hustler brought his pistol to bear right across Murdok’s face, knocking the Plague Harvester out cold! Lance At-Las and Aspin Northstar opened the lid to the coffin and pulled Aegis, who had begun to stir once more, out of it. Trying not to do any damage to his still very injured insides, Hustler dragged the dead weight of Murdok into the coffin and slammed the lid! Aspin and At-Las jumped at the coffin and began to run it back to their own portion of the arena, and back toward the landing bay they had docked on!

The crowd waited for Nicodemus, who had appeared at ringside, to order the Ravager Troopers to stop the ROC, but he did nothing! In a panic, S&M and Gheist ran to the ring and ran after the ROC forces, who had now disappeared from the arena! Noxious and Cremator shambled past as it was now clear that the ROC was abducting Murdok! Nicodemus looked after the Crusade Forces as they ran out the ROC entrance aisle in pursuit, only to see Godsend lazily stroll up next to him.

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] (smirking while eyeing Nicodemus) I knew I was right about you, Ancient One.

[Mr. Hyde]

THE SCENE: THE LAVA PITS OF PRIMUS ARENA

The final shrieks of a Tribesman of Primus echoes throughout the cavernous arena as the poor creature, it's cervical vertebrae shattered, writhes in it's last few moments of pain. When the savge finally passes on, Paganax, the Heathen Chief, simply kicks it's body to the outside of the ring for other, lowlier creatures, to take care of.

With Jakyll looking on in loyal terror, Paganax scans the small assembled crowd of Tribesmen for the next sacrifice. Before he can choose a victim, a familiar and irritating voice rings throughout the great hall.

Rankor: (at ringside) Why does the Heathen King train so hard?

Paganax whips around to his 'ally' and his mouth instinctually snarls.

Paganax: I could taste Essence! I must WIN Essence!

Rankor: Well, you know who is to blame for your loss, Paganax.

Paganax: I do. And I will DESTROY him!

Rankor: Ventross will most assuredly meet his demise at your hands, Heathen Chief. I have no doubts about that. And he deserves it for what he did to you.

Paganax: (quickly choosing a sacrifice) Leave Rankor!

The Mad Designer bowed out, hastily walking out of the arena. Exiting the cavern, the General sees the rest of his Judas Syndicate and as Flatliner fries a small rat-like creature, Avarice began to walk with along with him.

Avarice: That was a rather bold move you made at Battle 16, General. It is a miracle that the Heathen King did not realize it was you.

Rankor: For once, I lost control of myself. It was like some sort of voice was inside my head telling me "attack. attack" I will chalk it up to my advanced instincts of self-preservation.

Avarice: Well whatever it was, you are very lucky. Paganax is is still on our side.

Rankor: Yes. (looking back to the arena as a shriek is heard) Very lucky indeed.

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THE SCENE: MURDOK'S THRONE ROOM, BONESHATTER CASTLE

With the One Essence Championship still around his waist, Godsend is standing upon Murdok's throne, facing the rest of the Crusade forces gathered inside the soaring chamber. With an almost satisfied grin on his face, his hands at his hips, his scar still burning, and his demonic halo still circling his head, the serpent began to speak.

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] Friends, zombies, twisted freaks! It appears that our beloved Dread Lord has gone missing, abducted by the vile and 'dastardly' Ramparts of Centra! Now, I know you must all be worried about the state of our valiant Crusade, but fear not! For I, Godsend, the King of Demons, shall take over for our benevolent and gracious lord in this time of greatest peril! And...as my FIRST decree as King of not only Demons but ghouls and sickos alike, I, Godsend, say that it's time we all start to have some fun!

With that, Godsend whipped up a fire ball and with the greatest of ease let forth a stream of molten aggression at a nearby wandering zombie, immeidately incinerating the creature! This act put Cremator and Noxious off a bit, but made Painmaster and Sycophant giggle.

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] Now THAT...was FUN! (seeing Trisis gazing off into the distance) What the hell are you always looking at? (annoyed at the lack of response) Hey! ANSWER ME!

Trisis slowly turned her head to look at Godsend and the demon laughed.

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] God, you really are an ugly bitch!

As Godsend began to berate Trisis, Painmaster turned to his willing slave.

Painmaster: We need to be very cautious my Submissive One. Godsend is a demon, and has absolutley no care for us 3rd Realmers. There is no telling when his anger may boil over, and if he would ever take it out on us.

Sycophant: Yes, master.

Just then, Gheist appeared in the dark corner near S&M and showed his ghastly face from the shadows.

Gheist: While the witchdoctor is away, the demon will play, I guess. Hey, do either of you two have any idea where Murdok's coffers are? I've been scouring this damnable castle for hours now and have yet to find anything.

Painmaster: Planning to take your payment and run now that it appears the Plague Harvester has become a casualty of this war?

Gheist: Precisely. I've heard some things here and there around this place. It seems Godsend is planning on inviting some 'friends' to join the party, if you know what I mean. And I plan on being long gone, and much wealthier, before that happens. Care to join me in my search?

Painmaster: (casting one last glance at Godsend and then grabbing Sycophant by the hair) Yes. Let us search high and low for those coffers.

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE PLAN

BATTLE 17
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
5TH CYCLE-2120

Gheist vs. Nemean

Hybrid vs. Grovel

Avarice & Flatliner vs. The Light Brigade

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Exodus vs. Ventross

CROSS DAGGER MATCH
Shepard w/ Exodus vs. Sycophant w/ Painmaster
*Fed up with S&M introducing their own special weapons into fights, Shepard will bring Sycophant into a match where HIS special weapon is not only introduced, but able to be used by both men*

NON-TITLE MATCH
Godsend © vs. Paganax
*Believing Paganax to have been cheated at Battle 16, Aegis thinks Godsend should have to survive against the Heathen King one more time*

Nicodemus vs. General Rankor

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CIRCINUS CELL MATCH
[glow=blue,2,300]NuBorn Destruction ©[/glow] vs. The Living Dead
*In an effort to keep Trisis from interfering with NuBorn Destruction, the ROC, specifically The Light Brigade, have made this match a Circinus Cell Match*

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Jun 3, 2008 12:23:00 GMT -5 Mr. Hyde said:

BATTLE PLAN

BATTLE 17
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
5TH CYCLE-2120

Gheist vs. Nemean

Hybrid vs. Grovel

Avarice & Flatliner vs. The Light Brigade

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Exodus vs. Ventross

CROSS DAGGER MATCH
Shepard w/ Exodus vs. Sycophant w/ Painmaster
*Fed up with S&M introducing their own special weapons into fights, Shepard will bring Sycophant into a match where HIS special weapon is not only introduced, but able to be used by both men*

NON-TITLE MATCH
Godsend © vs. Paganax
*Believing Paganax to have been cheated at Battle 16, Aegis thinks Godsend should have to survive against the Heathen King one more time*

Nicodemus vs. General Rankor

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CIRCINUS CELL MATCH
[glow=blue,2,300]NuBorn Destruction ©[/glow] vs. The Living Dead
*In an effort to keep Trisis from interfering with NuBorn Destruction, the ROC, specifically The Light Brigade, have made this match a Circinus Cell Match*

Man it's so great to read this fed...hyde really captures the darkness of the Battle for Centra brilliantly.

Rankor's turn on Paganax after Godsend's SPEAK OF THE DEVIL...just awesome.

Loved that Essence Tag Team Ladder Match...great action.

Hustler showing up to crack Murdok after that brutal Coffin Match was sweet...especially what he said before he did it.

Keep this going, bro...really looking forward to more.


~ :-Xsk