Boogieman Buddies

The Trendsetters have entered a dimension between the dimension between, and after defending itself from seemingly automated forces, arrive on an impossible planet. One old, abandoned, and very nearly empty. There, they meet the Mentor and the newly named Author and work to save the latter from their own power. They also work to make sure this never happens again, but things go off the rails, and...

From the crayon drawings of Johnny Alpha: Today there was a robot who did some bombing and I shot them down and then there was a drone asshole and I killed a big guy it was so cool. Ford was a nice guy he gave me beer :) Music credits: Intro: "Zero Signal," Sean Kolton, MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Ford Meddleford: "Surf No Mercy,"  Frank Klepacki and the Tiberian Sons, Command and Conquer Remastered...

With the Captainalist reaching a low-point, Young Gary is led to the next step of the plans of the Second Chance Society alone. Zero works with Chris Hartwick to continue to make Prima's living quarters as comfortable as possible. After that, it and Sundog go to talk to Calvert about returning the Vinterium they got from the casino back to Hell. Switch deals with the DHEA's brain chip, and with Ze...

From the Personal Diary of Connor Elias: Once again I have found myself away from anything resembling actual civilization. This place smells funny, gives me a headache, makes it hard for me to breathe, and worst of all is MURDER on my pores. Still though, we managed to fulfill a few of our objectives, and the sooner we do those, the sooner we can leave. Though one does have to wonder how many of t...

Megalad starts the process to rescue Lovelace, which involves both getting the trip between dimensions ready and a special weapon he's been cooking up for a while now. Felix reveals some things to Tiffany about her Uncle. Since they all will be gone for a while, the group quickly scrambles to get things set up for the change in the DHEA. However, Robin puts pieces of a puzzle together, and works i...

The true villain is revealed. Music Credits: Out in the Field (Alto): The Redwood Steppe - Austin Wintory Fucking Around, Excessively: Fabelwein - Roedelius

From the Personal Log of Jean-Luc Armande: "Another mission begun, another trip to some destitute hole on the edge of nowhere. If nothing else is certain - and nothing yet is - it's clear that whomever is in charge of resource distribution needs to be replaced. At least this time I'll have no compunction about the violence we'll be meting out: McGannis is opportunistic scum and it's been clear to...

The RAMpire 2.0 has plunged most of the city into darkness! Whatever its plans are, it seems to be finally making a major move. The Trendsetters take time away from preparing for the rescue of Lovelace to deal with that. However, things are not all what they seem, and a new faction makes themselves known after the battle. Music Credits: Intro: Damn Cowardly School - Yuki Hayashi Rising Action: Van...

Rebellion report, supplemental update.  Aria Callas and Johnny Alpha have entered Jinxing and officially joined the Vanguard.  Aria noticed tattoos in phosphorescent ink printed across her skin, went home for personal reasons, and then self-medicated with alcohol in the privacy area.  Johnny also went home to militarize his neighbors.  Connor was busy with a sponsorship call, "Dalton" gained some...

Sometimes, garbage is comforting, and that's okay.

Nicolai has a meeting with Mooncat, which reveals more about Leonard Wright and his role in things. The elder of the Archer duo comes forth to his friends about his issues. Felix deals with threats from Tony Lehmann and lessons from the Study Group's resident Kestoran spellcaster. However, on top of it all, Robin finds out a terrifying truth out about Lovelace. Music Credits: Intro: Damn Cowardly...

From the scribblings of Johnny Alpha: A violent revolution is definitely not a joke, and I have no intention of making light of it. And it can be a tough and emotional thing for civilians to go through, speaking from personal experience. And I know that it’s often much harder on the oppressor than on the opressed. However, I also know that it doesn’t necessarily turn you into a sad, depressed sack...

While the Trendsetters try to get their own personal effects squared away, things keep building up. Getting the NC-12 project back on track, making sure the Groundbreakers are up to snuff, Felix and Robin returning from vacation... However, Project Arundell has finished, making the DHEA an even more powerful force than they already were. The Transistor Tyrant keeps making moves that the team is sc...

Yo we did it! With our numbers and my big robot on our side we managed to wipe the hegemony stain out of los rios. the autofarms are ours! A lady on the computer says that those vanguard guys need help so I guess I need to rescue them.  Where we dropping? Music Credits: Intro: Zero Signal - Sean Kolton Metal Star, From Beyond the Stars: Discovery, one - Austin Wintory Enemy Territory: Iron Piston...

Switch talks to Bradford Arlen, the head to the Upstate New York branch of the DHEA, about the various projects that Director Eskridge was doing, as well as try to talk him into going for the position when they inevitably release the footage of the Blacksite. Megalad (Old) returns to Halcyon, just in time to test out the Groundbreakers, the Trendstters's new secondary team. Meanwhile Megalad (Youn...

I remember walking home from work one day, and a groundcar pulled up beside me. Then I remember the pressure of a rag over my face, and some chemical smell. After that, it's kind of a blur. There were injections. Hushed voices muffles by medical masks. The constant, cloying smell of a hospital. But then one day I woke up with someone strange in the room. He said he was from maintenance but he wasn...

With the defeat of Xerox and the Blue Bandit, the Trendsetters get some well-deserved R&R. While Megalad stays behind in Deco City, Robin and Felix go on separate shopping trips with Deco City's favorite couple. On top of that, there's vetting members for a potential B-team done by Nicolai, as well as meeting the next generation of superheroes: The Study Group. Finally, Robin and Felix decide to t...

Music Credits: Postfight: Clean Slate - Sean Kolton Rebel Cells: Rogue Chariot - Gregory Alper & Jeehun Hwang Trial Two, of Mind: Jade Falcon Trial - Gregory Alper & Jeehun Hwang

Picking up from last entry; Fight could have gone better. Shockingly it's rather hard to mount a defensive position under artillery fire. We were on the backfoot until Johnny showed up. Odd boy, not really sure what to make of him. Still, would have been a much more hard won victory without him, so I suppose I should be grateful. Speaking of grateful, we're coming up on the town now, and it looks...

It's time for the Blue Bandit to go down. A showdown for the fate of Halcyon City rests in the hands of the Trendsetters. They have powers, but he's got training. They have popularity, but he has preparation. Will the Trendsetters be able to beat down the Blue Bandit, or will he get what he wants: The fall of Coyoteman, forever. Music Credits: Intro: Damn Cowardly School - Yuki Hayashi Fight Theme...

Excerpt from the personal log of Connor Elias AKA Gameshow: Damn this swamp, damn these bugs, and damn the humidity. Haven't these people heard of air conditioning? First I haven't had a good drink in days, next this. At least my team agreed on a good leader for this rebellion, though her showmanship is lacking a bit. Also met a kid. He seems nice, but a bit too tired. Something about a lack of sl...

With Xerox handled, the fallout settled, and the dust cleared, it's time for the Trendsetters to work with the Coyote Pack to bring the Blue Bandit out... though they won't have to wait long. It turns out the former Coyoteman hopeful has plans of his own, and in order to get away with kidnapping the mayor of Deco City with 5 extra supers in his city, he's planted explosives all over the city. Musi...

From the Personal Log of Jean-Luc Armande: "I can scarcely believe any of this. A covert operation to bring down the Hegemony, lead by a union of planets we've never even heard of. It'd be absurd if I wasn't standing in the belly of it, if I hadn't sat in a mech the likes of which would only be piloted by the members of the Harmonic Choir. I don't know how they expect to win. I don't know how they...

With Xerox taken care of, several things have to be taken care of. Switch makes sure they keep a promise to Coyoteman before gathering the team to discuss what they did. Tensions run a bit high in the aftermath, particularly with Megalad the Younger. After a bit of a shakeup, talkdown, and rest, a half-expected visitor comes to make them a deal. One thing's for sure... things are going to change....

Year of Harmony 1014. Lieutenant Instructor Marcos Mesaios's Log. Got three new lancer cadets today. Connor Eisley is some kind of washed-up gameshow host looking for a second shot, Jean-Luc Armande is an untested overachiever, and Alan Blakeson is an islander irregular hunting for a paycheck. They don't look like much right now, but by the Hymnleader I'll mold them into something useful yet. Musi...