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DOOM

Despot of DOOM

Run To The Hills Apr 23, 2019 5:42:41 GMT

Post by DOOM on Apr 23, 2019 5:42:41 GMT

Timeline: After A Year Passes...
Previous Threads: N/A
Characters Involved: Captain America
War Machine
Deadpool
Location: Manhattan

Chloe North pulled her hoodie tighter as she left the café. It wasn’t cold, quite the opposite actually, but she did it on instinct. Everything she knew about running, hiding, remaining unseen in a crowd came from spy movies and so she had dark shades on, a hoodie pulled around her baseball cap, and a backpack. Despite the intention of not drawing notice, she felt like she stood out. Each person who passed her was staring at her, each man in a suit a government agent looking to stop her, and each policeman a second away from slapping cuffs on her. At least, that was how it felt.

Matt Damon made this crap look easy, she thought.

Things hadn’t always been like this. Her paranoia was not a thing, not until she found out she was a Neo-Human. Her whole life she expected to be famous. Maybe her Youtube channel would take off, or an agent would see her headshots, or….something. She never expected fame to be the result of being a freak. Sadly, her power was actually kind of cool. She could heal. Not herself of course, but others. At a touch she could seal wounds, restore lost limbs, eliminate cancer, and more. So naturally despite never considering the medical field, she enjoyed helping people. One video posted to social media later and she thought people would be lining up to make her a star, to help her help people. Instead the government showed up.

She was processed, added to a list, and felt eyes on her at all times. They followed her at work, at school, even to a concert. It took a few weeks but now the government was finally ready to throw her in a cell. She’d had nightmares for weeks of being poked, prodded, and cut up by men in white coats.

Just like that place in Denver, she thought as a shiver ran down her spine.

The news had been nonstop coverage for months of the Denver facility. It seemed like every week a new story of horror came from that place, the fallout of the mass escape still very much on the minds of everyone in the nation. Not that the experiments were center stage, no a lot of people, like those she worked with and went to school with, only feared how many monsters were let out. And being a Neo? Well that made her a monster too.

Scared, jobless, homeless she had only one place to go if she could survive long enough to reach it.

The New Latverian Embassy had opened in New York. People were not happy, politicians complained, and Tony Stark had spoken out against any dealings with the new nation unless it involved hauling their leader in, in chains. There were rumblings though, reports among neo-humans and sympathizers alike that Doctor Doom was offering sanctuary. A place, an entire country where Neos could be themselves. Sure it was weird, the guy was named Doom after all, but she couldn’t help but think it would be better than what she faced now.

Eastern Europe isn’t my first choice, but if it means I don’t have to be autopsied alive I’ll take it.

NEARBY…

A pair of Doombots, their holographic projectors making them look like stereotypical bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses, scanned the crowded streets. They had orders to locate a neo-human and escort her to the New Latverian embassy before she was intercepted by government forces. This particular day was chosen thanks to the large crowds, a result of media coverage of Victor von Doom’s first visit to the United States. The robotic soldiers were completely unaware of just why Doom was offering to take in this or any of the other Neo-Humans and their lack of sentience meant they didn’t care, but they were under orders to deliver the woman to the embassy at any cost.

Others of their kind were no doubt waiting nearby, either to assist in retrieving the girl or as a protective unit for the visiting Doom. Rumors were that someone had taken out a hit on the New Latverian monarch and that any number of assassins from New Earth and elsewhere may have answered the call. Doom himself was unconcerned, such attempts to eliminate the superior minds of the world were nothing new and it all played into his plans. After all, how would the government agents arrest the woman and protect a visiting dignitary that they no doubt despised? No matter the outcome he’d find a way to turn it to his advantage.

Last Edit: Apr 23, 2019 5:48:41 GMT by DOOM

"It was, is, and will always be...DOOM who pulls the strings!"

You can take away my house, all my tricks and toys, but one thing you can't take away I am Iron Man

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Iron Man

Armored Avenger

Run To The Hills Apr 23, 2019 5:59:21 GMT

Post by Iron Man on Apr 23, 2019 5:59:21 GMT

Washington DC

Tony Stark sighed. Meetings, hearings, talking to pencil pushers that never had to live with the consequences of their decisions, it was all a bore. Sadly, it was also necessary. He had received intelligence that not only was his old pal Victor von Doom the target of a hit but a young woman, a neo-human was attempting to defect to New Latveria. It was a complete and total mess and considering the public didn’t have the full story on just why Chloe North was wanted by authorities, it was bound to get messier. With Doom involved, in person nonetheless, he very much wanted to be present and handle the matter personally…but he couldn’t.

Today was yet another hearing about the Denver facility and he had to get answers, had to find out who was behind the atrocities that happened there. Aside from finding out who the government was using (or who was using the government) to torment Neo-Humans and dimensional transplants alike, there was also the matter of discussing the escapees and how best to find and detain them. Which was to say nothing of missing staff such as Dr. Adler. It was going to be a whole day or covering information he’d already gone over with people not even close to being as smart as he was, but it had to be done so he could stop even worse from happening.

Having to sit on the sidelines is almost worst than letting these assclowns call me a tyrant, fascist, and worse. But it has to be done.

Ducking into a restroom for a moment he pressed the communicator in his watch and sent a pre-recorded message to the only men he knew had the experience to handle a Victor von Doom related scenario.

“Rhodey, Steve, sorry to not be able to contact you sooner or you know, face-to-face but this is important. I’ve sent the relevant data to you both. This girl, Chloe? She seems like a nice kid, but trust me when I say you don’t have the whole story. We don’t want to throw her in a cell, but we can’t have her running around out there in the wind. She needs to learn to control her abilities whether she wants to or not. But to make matters worse? That skirt wearing knock off of me is arriving at the embassy and rumor has it he has a bounty on his head. Expect all kinds of friends because New Earth and wherever some of the new faces have come from have no idea what happens if you take a shot at Doom and miss. So War Machine, Cap, let’s do what we do best huh?”

Assassination attempt on someone who really deserves it but we can’t let it happen. A dangerous Neo-Human seeking refuge in a nation claiming to be open to those with powers but run by the worst dictator I’ve ever met. It’s like some kind of Ludlum novel. But at least Doom is a known quantity both Cap and Rhodes have handled before. I mean, it’s not like there’s something more chaotic to throw into the mix he thought.

"Oh and Rhody if you need a, uh, care package? I've whipped a little something up. Just remember guys, the eyes of the world are on us, but more importantly Doomsie is watching. Can't help but think this is playing into whatever game he's got going on. But whatever doubts you have about this world, this government, hell about me? Have no doubt that madman is up to something majorly bad for all of us."

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War Machine

Deadpool

Last Edit: Apr 23, 2019 6:19:09 GMT by Iron Man

Everything I've done, everything I'll do today, everything I'll ever do, I do to protect this world. Someone once told me that with great power comes great responsibility. That's usually thought of as a lesson for children. A simple injunction to do the right thing. But there's nothing simple about it. When I put on this armor, I took on more power than any human was ever intended to have and maybe more responsibility than my heart can truly bear. But today I will do my job. I will protect you.

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War Machine

The Iron Patriot

Run To The Hills May 15, 2019 2:52:46 GMT

Post by War Machine on May 15, 2019 2:52:46 GMT

LOCATION: Aerial Command Center owned by Iron Man .
OPERATED BY AI: FRIDAY.
USED BY: LTC James Rhodes and Tony Stark.

War has changed...

The Colonel had just gotten the suit of armor off when the eyes on the helmet lit up and projected a holographic image of Tony Stark. The Colonel nodded a few times when Tony spoke, and then got a hint of excitement when he said "care package." You do sometimes give the nicest gifts. He thought to himself, a smile spreading across his face. As soon as Tony's message had ended, Rhodey spoke to the AI in his suit. "Show me the data he sent over." A dossier containing all kinds of intel; powers, family, last known location, when she was taken, how, so on, so forth. Rhodes took the time to read every line, making sure he wasn't caught by surprise. This hadn't been his first rodeo, so he knew that things were bound to go sideways. Especially when on Dr. Doom was involved.

The projections moved when the Colonel waved his hand, page after page until he had all the pertinent information memorized. Sure it was rather pointless, giving he wore one of the most advanced pieces of hardware that this world had ever seen, and he had an AI assistant that could track everything, up to and including facial details, but still. The old habit of trusting your tech to fail was an old habit to break. "What's the power percentage for the armor, currently?" "It is currently sitting at 43% power, recharging will be complete in approximately 5 hours." That was the issue with the older armors...their goddamned core charge time took forever. "I wonder what the likelihood that the care package is actually aboard this ship." He had asked rhetorically, not thinking he was going to get an answer. But to his surprise, he heard the sound of a lift, right next to his current position. Rhodey had smiled, wondering how long it had taken Tony to get this all set up. He walked over to the front, waiting for his new armor to come up from the floor.

As the armor came ever so slowly up, he heard Tony's voice, explaining the intricacies of the armor. "First I need to apologize, I've been holding back on you because I have a habit of not sharing my toys. You deserve better than that. Our old armors were great for the old ways of doing things; rush in and beat the bad guys until they cry uncle and we move onto another enemy. But that's not how the game is getting played anymore. They know they can't beat us head-on, so they make their adjusts. And that leaves it up to us to keep up. Evolve or die. We need to make you lighter, leaner, more adaptable. We can't afford you running into a room guns blazing, not when we are so heavily scrutinized. They want to change the war? Fine..." Rhodey saw the new armor in all her glory. He smiled, nodded approvingly and said it at the same time as Tony. "We change the War Machine."

Tony continued on. "The new armor comes with an array of all new tech. Chameleon mode allows for complete invisibility, camouflage to match the surroundings, holographic projections, complete scanner invisibility, you will be completely undetectable. Means no more worries about autotargeting. Ever. The two big things to know about this armor though, the Ghost-Tech, that allows you to completely pass through solid objects. Just like Vision's phasing, that'll be a huge advantage in the field. The second is once you go to full combat mode, you can, in a sense, "Hulk out" and blow through all the ammunition that the U.S. government is willing to pay for. This armor is made from nanotech, so it can essentially heal itself. It also gives you the freedom to create any kind of weapon that you can think of, blades, guns, missiles, etc. It does have it's limitation though, you can't be intangible and invisible at the same time. You won't have to worry about the headaches that you used to get, I improved the synaptic response to better work with your brain-waves, but Chameleon mode can be disorienting if you use it too much, so go gentle. The armor isn't capable of prolonged fights; hit hard, hit fast, get the Hell out. I've loaded you up with some of the most experimental gear and add-ons I have ever made. This is my legacy, a genuine Iron Man 2.0."

Rhodey stared at the new armor, trying to wrap his head around the endless possibilities that it gives him. "We're going to have to rename the armor, I ain't about to live in Iron Man's shadow again. FRIDAY, you the AI for the suit?" "Yes Colonel, it is a pleasure to see you again." "Likewise. Let's begin the biometric authorization." Rhodey held up both hands, letting his fingerprints and handprints be scanned and saved. Next were his eyes, then speech authorization. Once complete, Rhodey walked forward, stepping into the armor. It just felt right. Like your favorite pair of pants, or well broken in boots. "War has changed, so we change the Machine." He had said with a smile on his face.

Intangibility. He thought, and the armor did just that, letting the Colonel sink through the deck of the plane, passing through the cargo hold, where he caught a glimpse of a few different armors, one looking like the frame of a "-buster" kind of armor. Rhodey would have to remember to ask about that later. Now, though, was time to enjoy the new suit. He finished sinking through the plane and allowed himself to freefall. Tangible. He held his arms out to the side and enjoyed the sensation. Most people would be freaking about falling at terminal velocity, but most people weren't wearing the greatest piece of tech ever. "Alright, FRIDAY, full power to the thrusters, get us to the tallest skyscraper overlooking the Latvarian embassy." The HUD changed, giving the Colonel an outline to follow. Within no time at all, Rhodey was camouflaged against an old brick building, scanning the AO. "Captain America, come in." He didn't know if Steve was in the area of operations just yet, but he figured it was worth a try.

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