aCe: WAR IS HELL

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE 6
THE RUINS OF ANTILIA
7th CYCLE-2119

Nicodemus immediately began to doubt his decision to move the battle to Antilia as The Ravager dropship touched down on the surface of the rotting planet. In the distance he could see the massive stone ampitheater that would serve as the battlefield tonight and he watched in grim awe as the colossal stone seating area was filled to the brim with thousands upon thousands of lifelessly obedient zombies. Only a few of the bravest journalists had made the trip to Antilia along with The ROC squad and unlike the Mothership there were no supportive Ravager Troopers, there were no rowdy Tribesmen, and there were no courageous Centrans to view the battle. Nicodemus knew immediately that he had brought his soldiers straight into the pits of the worst place in the universe.

Nemean & Rouser vs. Grovel & Noxious
Nemean seemed lost without any crowd to play to, letting Grovel take advantage. Grovel soon threw Nemean to the outside where several ghouls from the front row tried to claw at him! Nemean freaked out and left the ring area, losing by count-out and forcing another loss on the annoyed Rouser!
WINNERS: GROVEL & NOXIOUS BY COUNT-OUT

Lance At-Las vs. Paganax
Lance At-Las needs to use 3 consecutive MARS MANHANDLERS to finally keep the Fire Beast down!
WINNER: LANCE AT-LAS

MENSA TABLES MATCH
The Specialists vs. Darkness Falls
Shepard and Scorch overwhelm Darkness Falls and after Shepard delivers an EXORCISM through 2 tables to Krypt, he helps Scorch complete the SPECIAL FORCES for the dominant win!
WINNERS: THE SPECIALISTS

Murdok, who had been sitting like an emperor inside of a spectator’s box amidst the stands now made his way to the ring to do battle. However, he and his queen did not walk to the ring as several of Murdok’s undead minions lifted them still in their thrones of stone upon their shoulders and carried them to the ring. When they arrived at ringside, several zombies laid down before the Plague Harvester and he made sure to use them as stairs as he descended from his ancient throne.

Aegis w/ Lance At-Las vs. Murdok w/ Trisis
Both warriors come out savagely but Aegis begins to gain momentum until Trisis attacks Lance at ringside! Lance tries desperately to fight her off and Aegis gets distracted, allowing Murdok to recover and blast him with all of his most powerful maneuvers. A violent POWER OF THE PLAGUE knocks Aegis out for the win!
WINNER: MURDOK w/ TRISIS

As soon as Aegis is defeated, Trisis stops her assault of Lance and is drawn back to Murdok’s side. Murdok had used Trisis once again to get the better of Aegis and as their overlord proudly left the arena, the undead multitudes moaned in approval.

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Ventross vs. General Rankor
Ventross beats Rankor from pillar to post, and despite Rankor’s dastardly attempts to gain the advantage, Ventross puts the Traitorous One away with a full nelson bomb.
WINNER: VENTROSS (THE RAVAGERS MAINTAIN STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE)

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CENTRA DEATH MATCH
[glow=green,2,300]Resurrection ©[/glow] vs. The SWAT Team
After a rough start for Warfare, Flatliner hits the ring and takes it to Corporal Tek. Tek gains a momentary advantage and attempts to bring the hardcore but gets back dropped 10 feet into the horde of zombies that constituted the audience! Flatliner and Tek both struggle to get back into the ring, but Tek is too slow and meets a furious and recovered Warfare! Warfare batters Tek with several high-impact maneuvers and gets several near falls. Tek looks just about out of it and Warfare delivers a brutal tilt-a-whirl backbreaker and goes for the pin! Cremator jumps in to save his partner and Flatliner rushes to intercept, only to be corralled by the referee! Harkening back to their last encounter, Cremator grabs a loose stone from ringside and smashes it over the back of Warfare’s head, rolling the beaten Corporal Tek on top of him and sneaking in another win!
WINNERS AND STILL TAG ESSENCE BEARERS: RESURRECTION

Yet again Resurrection has gotten the better of the SWAT Team, and yet again, the Ravager race must feel as if their heroes can do nothing to protect them from the forces of darkness. As an angry Flatliner helped his partner from ringside, Cremator stood in the center of the ring and began to laugh! The sound was as horrifying as anything imaginable, but was soon drowned out by the sound of the entire crowd of corpses beginning to cackle along with their commanding officer! The grotesquely terrifying sounds were too much for Flatliner to handle and he quickly made his retreat alongside Warfare. Never before had the dimension heard such a grim and horrible collection of laughter. It was truly a sign of the end of days.

But, far away from the cackling corpses, a small glimmer of hope had yet to be put out. In the center of an old and decaying Antilian temple stood another wrestling ring, constructed specifically for one battle. Standing bravely in the center of the ring was Nicodemus, the stalwart Ravager Commander, and at ringside was his most trusted Ravager Shield, Ventross. They awaited the arrival of the Demonic One, Godsend.

They were not kept waiting long as a tower of flames erupted in the entrance-way to the temple, signaling Godsend’s entrance. They arrogant demon strode across the old stone floor towards his foe with a sneer on his face and the One Essence Championship wrapped around his waist, just below the scar shaped like an upside down cross.

Nicodemus: (looking around for a moment) I have brought my witness, snake. Where is yours?

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] (his smile widens) Oh, trust me, you may not be able to see them, but they are here. Why don’t you introduce yourselves, kids?

The dead make no noise when hiding. As such, as a score or so of the ghouls emerged from the darkness around the ring Nicodemus and Ventross were taken aback. Nicodemus quickly took account of his situation as Ventross took out a large rifle at aimed it at the nearest zombie. Nicodemus turned back to the demon and narrowed his eyes menacingly.

Nicodemus: Let us do this, demon!

[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend:[/glow] (tilting his head back in arrogance) You don’t have to ask ME twice, senile one.

ONE ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
RUINS OF ANTILIA MATCH
[glow=maroon,2,300]Godsend ©[/glow] vs. Nicodemus
Godsend trounced Nicodemus and tossed him to the outside to continue the assault but was met Warfare and Flatliner! With a HUGE double-clothesline, the SWAT Team evened things up and sparked a battle amongst the ruins between Godsend’s zombie hordes and Ventross and The SWAT Team. While that battle raged, Godsend tried to escape back to the ring but was caught by Nicodemus who promptly put him through a stonewall! Godsend was furious now and sprang out of the rubble with a Realm Eternal, planting Nicodemus’ head right into the stone floor of the temple! Godsend pounded on Nicodemus now until the commander seemed all but defeated. In arrogance, Godsend kicked the ancient down the towering front staircase of the temple and then preceded to throw him into a crumbling pillar, sending hundreds of pounds of ancient stone down on top of Nicodemus! Godsend cockily put his foot on top of the rubble and ordered the referee to count!

1!…..no response

2!…..no response!










2.9! and a bloody hand emerges from the pile of ruins!

Godsend was furious now and drug Nicodemus from the rubble, dragging him back up the stairs and back into the temple. Nicodemus put the brakes on and slugged Godsend with a commander clothesline, promptly climbing up a pillar and knocking zombies away as he ascended! Nicodemus then leapt off the pillar with a thunderous cross-body but only managed a near fall! Nicodemus threw Godsend back into the ring but Godsend delivered a desperate low-blow and sprinted for the ropes! Warfare tripped the demon up at the ropes and Godsend stumbled forward into another commander clothesline! Nicodemus, with his last bit of strength sprang to the top rope and came crashing down with a NUCLEAR WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(to be continued…)

[Mr. Hyde]

(...continued)

Corporal Aegis peered out from behind the rotting stump he had hidden behind. Seeing that none of Murdok's minions were in the immediate area, Aegis stepped out into the open and motioned for Shepard to follow suit. The priest stepped out from hiding and made his way across the barren and soggy soil towards his commanding officer. Before them stood Murdok's Tomb.

Aegis: (motioning toward the crumbling front wall of the tomb's upper floor) What do you make of that wall, Shepard?

Shepard: It looks very weak, sir.

Aegis: My thoughts exactly. Perhaps if we were to return to this hellhole-

Shepard: SIR! LOOK!

Aegis whipped around to the direction Shepard was pointing just in time to see the mud brown skies in the distance suddenly flare up blue as what appeared to be a lightning bolt struck somewhere distant.

Shepard: Is that not the general location of Nicodemus and Godsend?

Aegis: Shepard, I think you're right!

Shepard: You don't think-

Aegis: Come, let us get back to the shuttle hastily and find out!

As Aegis and Shepard took off across the wasted landscape, Ventross was just picking himself up off of the cold stone floor in the ancient Antilian temple. He tried to open his eyes, only to have them momentarily pained by a tremendous light coming from the ring in the center of the temple. The Ravager Shield threw his hands up to block the light until it subsided.

Warily, Ventross removed his hands from his face as his eyes came into focus and before him stood Nicodemus, defiant, strong, and with the One Essence Championship around his waist! Nicodemus was surrounded in coiling nuclear energy that made the ring ripple with his power! And at his feet, trying to regain his strength was a defeated Godsend!

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] The energy blast from the Essence entering me has vaporized all of the ghouls you brought along with you, Godsend. Surrender.

Godsend: (whimpering as he begins to heat up) How? How could he have done this?

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] Godsend-

Godsend: (erupting into flames) SHUT THE [censored] UP!

Suddenly, Godsend exploded into a fireball that consumed the ring and Nicodemus!

Ventross: (springing to action) NICODEMUS! NO!

Before Ventross could take a step, Godsend was sent careening out of the fireball into a stone pillar outside the ring! Ventross halted in shock as Nicodemus, surrouned in nuclear energy, stepped out of the blaze unscathed! Warfare and Flatliner now joined Ventross as all 3 surrounded Nicodemus. KABOOM! Godsend sent the rubble of the pillar high into the air as he emerged, covered in flames, from the stones.

Godsend: (his voice tones deeper than usual) Nicodemus! You will not leave this planet with the Essence!

The SWAT Team and Ventross stepped in front of Nicodemus to protect him, but Godsend let loose a furious barrage of molten flame! Nicodemus pushed his soldiers out of the way of the blast just in time to save them, realizing that Godsend would surely kill them if this fight was allowed to continue.

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] We have to get out of here now! You 3 cannot fight him like this!

Godsend sent the Ravagers scattering for cover as he blasted away walls and pillars with his demonic fury. Ventross tried to take some potshots at the demon with his rifle, but to no avail as the temple began to crumble all around them!

Suddenly, Godsend was blasted backwards by gunfire as The Ravager Dropship appeared! Nicodemus, The SWAT Team, and Ventross all booked it for the ship as the hatch opened to reveal Nemean. Nemean began to speak as his teammates rushed past him to safety.

Nemean: No, there's no need to thank me, guys. I just live to save your asses. WHOA!

Godsend had recovered and begun to batter the ship with fire as Nemean ducked inside and the ship took off hastily, saving Nemean, The SWAT Team, Ventross and the NEW One Essence Bearer, Nicodemus from the unholy wrath of Godsend!

[Eliath]

Nice...[censored] Nice!!

*standing ovation*

[Mr. Hyde]

Apr 28, 2008 17:45:24 GMT -5 Eliath said:

Nice...[censored] Nice!!

*standing ovation*

Please take your seat, sir. You'll want to be sitting down for the duration of this kickass ride. ;D

[Mr. Hyde]

THE SCENE: PAGANAX' THRONE ATOP MT. RAGNAROK

Paganax, the mighty Molten King sits on his throne of burning stones. To either side of him are Krypt and Jakyll and before him paces General Rankor.

Rankor: We are LOSING this war, Paganax! No victories! No Strategic Advantage! No Essence! NOTHING! Are you Tribesmen even TRYING out there!

Paganax: I grow weary of your constant annoyances, Rankor! Do not anger me further.

Rankor: Or what? If you're always so angry, why haven't you won a match in 4 battles?

Paganax: (rising from his throne, stone sword in hand) WHO ARE YOU TO TALK TO ME THAT WAY! I AM KING! I AM LEADER! YOU ARE SERVANT!

Rankor: Then why aren't you doing anything to help us take The Essence, oh 'royal' one?

Paganax: (smoke billowing from his mouth) Maybe I take your head instead!

Suddenly, Paganax hefted his volcanic sword at Rankor, narrowly missing the General by mere inches! Swiftly, Rankor drew his pistol and aimed at the Fire Beasts head, creating a stand-off! For what seems like an eternity, the two bold warriors stand in the showdown. And then...

Rankor: (lowering his weapon) It is obvious that we cannot the win this war in our current state. If YOU will not take action, then I will. I am going to seek a new recruit, and he will join our army whether you like it or not!

Rankor turned around abruptly and began to make his way down the side of the fiery crags as Paganax watched after him. After Rankor had disapeared from sight, Paganax turned to Darkness Falls.

Paganax: Follow him.

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THE SCENE: A HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE ARENA INSIDE THE RAVAGER MOTHERSIP

Warfare and Flatliner stand overseeing several Ravager Engineers as they re-configure the locks on the entrances into the arena inside the hallway. The auditorium has been mostly re-constructed and only a few small touches remain before it is active again for the 7th battle.

Flatliner: I don't know, Warfare. I think this suit is starting to get to me. Sometimes, I feel like the suit is wearing me instead of the other way around, you know?

Just then, the new One Essence Bearer Nicodemus comes storming through one of the doors leading to the arena. Following closely is Ventross. This is a usual sight, but in an unusual display, the two high ranking officers seem to be arguing.

Ventross: It is going aound like wildfire throughout the dimension, Nicodemus! Answer me honestly: did you plan with The SWAT Team to ambush Godsend at the Antilian Ruins?

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] (spinning around abruptly to Ventross) You are out of line, Shield.

Ventross: (lowering his voice) Listen, Nicodemus. I was there. I saw them get involved, and I especially saw Warfare trip Godsend up at the end of the match. Did you or did you not plan all along to ambush Godsend?

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] (narrowing his eyes at Ventross) ...it is apparent that Godsend's silver tongue can effect even the most trusted of Ravager Shields.

Nicodemus turns to walk away but Ventross walks after him, grabbing the commander by the shoulder!

Ventross: The dimension has lost faith in us! They do not believe you can defeat him fairly! They-

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] (pushing Ventross away) DO YOU WANT ME TO DEFEAT HIM AGAIN? (to seemingly everyone and no one) IS THAT WHAT YOU ALL WANT? THEN I SHALL DO IT, AND I SHALL HEAR NO MORE OF THIS NONSENSE! (to Ventross only) you watch me punish him.

With that, Nicodemus whirled around and stormed out of the hallway, leaving everyone in the area dumbfounded and stunned.

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE PLAN

BATTLE 7
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
8th CYCLE-2119

Rouser vs. Nemean
*Rouser wants more of Nemean after Nemean's cowardly retreat at the last battle and Nemean is more than happy to 'pad his win-loss record'*

Aegis vs. Grovel

Paganax vs. Noxious

General Rankor vs. Murdok w/ Trisis

TAG-TEAM CHAIN CHALLENGE
The Specialists vs. Darkness Falls
*One chain forged in the fires of Mt. Ragnarok and one chain blessed by countless sage priests will shackle these two teams in mortal combat once more*

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Ventross vs. Lance At-Las

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CENTRA DEATH MATCH
2 OUT OF 3 FALLS
Resurrection © vs. The SWAT Team
*The SWAT Team does not believe that Resurrection can sneak two falls in on them in one confrontation*

ONE ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CIRCINUS CELL MATCH
Nicodemus © vs. Godsend
*In an effort to defeat Godsend publicly and restore the Ravager's credit, Nicodemus has sentenced them both to a war in solitary confinement*

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE 7
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
8th CYCLE-2119

The newly re-constructed arena inside the Ravager Mothership was truly a sight to behold as it seemed to shimmer from floor to ceiling. Ravager Troopers once again filled the stands and now that the war had once again moved to a hospitable battleground, many Centrans had traveled to watch the battle. As usual, General Rankor made sure to bring a large contingent of Tribesmen along with him, and the new reinforced security railings throughout the arena came in handy for sectioning off the rowdy creatures. The energy of life permeated the arena and as the battle was about to begin, all of the spectators in the arena couldn’t help but to gaze in awe at the monstrous Circinus Cell hovering above them.

Rouser vs. Nemean
Nemean obliterates Rouser on his way to a Ravager Gutbuster for the win.
WINNER: NEMEAN

Aegis vs. Grovel
Aegis catches Grovel with a surprise sunset flip for the win!
WINNER: AEGIS

Paganax vs. Noxious
Paganax steamrolls Noxious and finishes the match with a brutal PAGAN VOID.
WINNER: PAGANAX

General Rankor vs. Murdok w/ Trisis
Murdok uses a CENTRA TAKEOVER to win a fast but back and forth match.
WINNER: MURDOK w/ TRISIS

TAG-TEAM CHAIN CHALLENGE
The Specialists vs. Darkness Falls
Krypt and Jakyll hold the offensive for a few minutes, but The Specialists turn the tables around and proceed to batter their foes using the chains! Scorch levels Krypt with THE TRAILBLAZER while Shepard and Jakyll continueto brawl, garnering a fairly dominant win for The Specialists!
WINNERS: The SPECIALISTS

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Ventross vs. Lance At-Las
Ventross and Lance go back and forth for a few minutes until Ventross makes a mistake and gets caught with the MARS MANHANDLER!
WINNER: LANCE AT-LAS (THE ROC GAINS STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE)

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CENTRA DEATH MATCH
2 OUT OF 3 FALLS
[glow=green,2,300]Resurrection ©[/glow] vs. The SWAT Team
The battle rages back and forth for a long time until Warfare and Flatliner isolate Cremator, fending off Corporal Tek and ending the first fall with a BIG PAYBACK followed by a SHOCK AND AWE! The SWAT Team continues to batter and obliterate Cremator for close to 20 minutes until Tek introduces weapons to the mix and the whole match breaks down as fighting goes all over the place! Warfare almost crushes Cremator’s head with repeated chair shots and then hands him over to Flatliner for a shot from a stun rod! Cremator is literally falling apart at this point and Warfare rolls him into the ring and goes for a powerslam, only to get booted in the face and subsequently hit with an ANTILIAN RUINS from nowhere to tie things up! Resurrection takes over after that, isolating Warfare and doing damage until the big man gets a surprise tag to Flatliner! Flatliner comes in and obliterates Corporal Tek, until Cremator attacks from behind and Resurrection takes over again. Flatliner gets pummeled until he makes the hot tag to Warfare who comes in and clears house, but cannot keep the offensive going and eventually gets beaten down yet again. Flatliner rushes in for the rescue and sends Tek out of the ring as Cremator locks on the CREMATOR CLAW to Warfare! Flatliner turns to rescue his partner when Tek trips him up and drags him outside, leaving Warfare isolated and forcing him to succumb to the zombie’s submission hold! What a war of attrition!
WINNERS AND STILL TAG ESSENCE BEARERS: RESURRECTION

Even with the power of the Essence still flowing strong through them, Cremator and Corporal Tek’s shriveled and decaying corpses can barely manage to pull themselves from the ring. As Resurrection make their way to their own locker room, Flatliner and Warfare meet up in the center of the ring, holding each other up They look around shamefully at the crowd of Ravager Troopers and for a many moments the crowd is silent in anger and frustration. But, suddenly, Ventross, even Nemean, and even the commander in chief, Nicodemus appear from the Ravager portion of the locker rooms and salute then applaud The SWAT Team! The crowd of Ravagers and Centrans then follow suite as the entire arena shows their honor for two soldiers who had fought their hearts out! Even if they did not win the battle, Flatliner and Warfare went down like true warriors that the entire dimension could aspire to be like.

But while the crowd was focused on the center of the arena, somehow no one managed to glimpse the ghostly figure that strode it’s way amongst the upper levels of the complex. The Man of White stopped and looked toward the locker room of Murdok’s Crusade.

Gheist: Hmm. I think the Plague Harvester is on to something, here. (the spectre feels a hum in inner jacket pocket and takes a large bladed throwing star out) I know, ‘Possessor’, you want some of the action, too.

As The SWAT Team finally made their way to their own locker room, the Spectral Man vanished and Nicodemus stepped forward into the ring. He ordered that the Circinus Cell now be lowered, and the Ravager Technicians did as they were told. Before the cage was in place, a burst of flame ignited inside the ring and out stepped Godsend. His usual smirk was discarded and his eyes were deep crimson already. Nicodemus hand the Essence Title off and turned to his foe, ready to defeat The Demon once and for all.

ONE ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
CIRCINUS CELL MATCH
[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus ©[/glow] vs. Godsend
Nicodemus took control early, taking Godsend out of the ring and slamming him into the cage! Nicodemus then came charging in with a flying shoulder tackle, only to have Godsend evade it and come crashing into the cell himself! Godsend quickly tossed Nicodemus into the ring and locked on HELL’S THRESHOLD! Nicodemus fought the pain and suddenly began to glow with energy as he grasped Godsend’s clawing hand and pried it right off of his chest! Godsend looked shocked as Nicodemus got to his feet and leveled The Demon! Suddenly, Nicodemus leapt to the top rope and hit a NUCLEAR WINTER! Godsend managed to kick out, but just laid there writhing! Nicodemus hit another NUCLEAR WINTER and Godsend kicked out again, only to continue squirming on the canvas! Nicodemus was confused but focused as he leapt to the top rope and delivered another, final NUCLEAR WINTER for the dominant win!
WINNER AND STILL ONE ESSENCE CHAMPION: NICODEMUS

The Ravager crowd erupted into cheers as Nicodemus soundly defeated Godsend! The Cell began to rise into the air once again as Nicodemus took his title and exited the ring, still watching Godsend sieze up in the center of the ring.

The roar of the crowd was deafening, even penetrating the darkest depths of Murdok’s locker room area. As the Plague Harvester heard the crowd erupting, he slowly took his hands off of the Essence Tag Championships that were around the rotting waists of Corporal Tek and Cremator. As his silent Corpse Bride looked on, Murdok rose from his sitting position before his hastily crafted altar of bones. Drained, the Harvester let out a sigh and tilted his head back, slowly opening his slate eyes.

Murdok: I cannot remember the last time I was able to perform such a powerful Paralysis Curse. (looking at the Tag Essence Belts) That is the reason why The Demon must never be allowed to obtain The Essence again.

[Mr. Hyde]

THE SCENE: ROC COMMAND CENTER, THE BARRACKS

Lance: (saluting in startled honor) S-Sir! I am honored to have the duty of challenging Nicodemus for The Essence! But, you are the commanding officer, here! Why have you chosen me to face him, instead of yourself?

Aegis: I have been waiting a long time for us to achieve Strategic Advantage so that I could have a shot at The Essence. But, I have been waiting longer to have Murdok face-to-face with me. I am going to battle him, while you, Lance, defeat Nicodemus, and (turning to Scorch and Sheperd) while you two defeat Resurrection.

The Specialists: (saluting) Yes, sir!

Lance: (turning to Sheperd, Scorch, and Rouser) Let's finally take the lead in this war! Battle 8 will be The ROC's finest hour!

Aegis: That's not all, Lance.

Inquisitive, The Ramparts of Centra turned to their leader, only to see a rare sight: Aegis grinning.

Aegis: At Battle 8 I've set us up to take the Essence. But, we're not going to do it in front of The Ravagers and we're not going to do it in fron of Murdok's mindless hordes, either. We're moving Battle 8 to the Centra Palladium and we're going capture ALL of The Essence front of thousands of our own people!

Rouser: But, how, Aegis? Murdok still controls the arena and it's moon?

Aegis: A few cycles ago, I told all of Centra Prime that if Murdok did not hand over the Palladium, then we were going to TAKE it. Well...It's time to do just that. We're going to TAKE the Centra Palladium!

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE PLAN

BATTLE 8
CENTRA PALLADIUM
9th Cycle-2119

Grovel vs. Noxious

Rouser vs. Nemean
*Rouser refuses to stop chasing Nemean*

ELIMINATION MATCH
Ventross vs. Paganax vs. Godsend vs. General Rankor
*The dissention in the ranks of The Tribesmen of Primus is clear as day to The ROC. This match was designed specifically to widen the rift*

The SWAT Team vs. Darkness Falls

FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
CENTRA CAGE MATCH
Aegis vs. Murdok
*Aegis has baited Murdok into a one-on-one interference-free battle by putting Strategic Advantage on the line!*

TAG ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
[glow=green,2,300]Resurrection ©[/glow] vs. The Specialists
*Sheperd and Scorch will attempt to succeed where Flatliner and Warfare have failed*

ONE ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus ©[/glow] vs. Lance At-Las

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*Lance has dealt with the Ravager Shield handily. Aegis believes he can also be successful against the Ravager Ancient*[/center]

[Mr. Hyde]

Aegis stood on the command deck of the battleship Majesty, peering out at the corroding moon that was home to the Cenra Palladium. His throat was tight and his thoughts raced as he contemplated his decision. He promised his people that the Centra Palladium would be taken back, and that's exactly what he planned to do. As Aegis continued to think, he saw the other battleship within the attack fleet pull ahead a bit. It was preparing to descend on the moon and unleash the first wave of Centra Guard to attack the arena.

Aegis: (thinking) This is the only way. If Murdok will not forfeit the arena, then it must be taken by military force.

Suddenly, Aegis was thrown onto his back as the Majesty was rocked by a blast from the flank! Immediately, the command center went into furious action, attempting to respond to the surprise attack. Aegis got to his feet and radioed the accompanying battleship.

Aegis: LANCE! Come in Lance! The Majesty just got blindsided! Turn around and do NOT commence the assault yet!

Lance: (over the radio) Aye, sir! What's your damage situation?

Aegis: I'm not sure. Lt. Horus!

Horus: Damage is extremely light, sir. The blast did not penetrate our hull.

Aegis: What kind of shell does such minor damage? As if it was a warning shot. (to his crew) Get us turned around so that we may look at our foe!

The crew responded in unison with an "aye, aye" as The Majesty whirled around, only to come face to face with a Ravager Battleship!

Aegis: What the hell? Jackson, attempt to establish a broadcast connection with that ship!

Jackson: There is already a request from their ship, sir.

Aegis: Accept it. And bring At-Las' ship into the connection as well.

Suddenly, two large windows opened on the battleship's command screen as a worried looking Lance At-Las appeared in one and Nicodemus and Ventross appeared in the other!

Aegis: What is the meaning of this, Nicodemus? Have you given up on the Grand Experiment?

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] Apparently you have. Why have you ordered a military assault on this moon, Aegis. You are violating the Rules of Engagement.

Aegis: I tried to get you to make Murdok withdraw from this place, yet you refused! The large amount of Plague on this moon has been causing a terrible outbreak on Centra Prime for most of this year, and you do nothing about it. Now, when I take action to re-claim Centra's own moon and aleviate the plague in my home, you come here and blindside my ship?

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] This is not the way to take your land back, Aegis. This exact situation is the cause of all war. You have jumped to the conclusion that military force is required when it is not. There-

Aegis: You have overstepped your bounds here, Nicodemus!

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] No! This exact role is the one that Ravagers have filled since the beginning of this dimension. We must intervene for the good of all-

Aegis: And what makes Ravager reasoning any more sound than a Centran's?

Nicodemus: You will win this battle, Aegis, and you will have your moon back. But, this assault will spark military action from Murdok and in time, you will lose, Aegis! Centra will fall if Murdok takes military action at this point!

Aegis: How can you be so sure of this?

Nicodemus: Because they have The Essence on their side. At least part of it. In case your scientists have not notcied, the plague has been spreading faster and the ghouls have been becoming more powerful the longer that Murdok has any Essence in his camp. They are becoming SMART, Aegis. And they are becoming more invulnerable. If Murdok launches any military attack within the near future, he will wield an invulnerable, innumerable, INTELLIGENT horde. You will lose!

Lance: Aegis...I believe him.

Aegis: (looking intently toward Lance, as if to concur though he does not want to) ...Alright, Nicodemus. What do you propose we do, then?

[glow=blue,2,300]Nicodemus:[/glow] I agree. You must have your moon back. But, Murdok will not willingly release it. Therefore, there is only one other way to take the Palladium back...