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You can even with a normal move get LOS on any of the currently up mercs. Backup 3 is in the cloud still so miss chance is in force there but Backup 4 and 5 are both hovering within one range increment of your blast if you move back to Car 1.

Ellis nodded with a pleased little smile, "My sister." he offered easily, "She handles the kids when I have late shifts and things run late often enough here she wouldn't be surprised." he paused and offered a small shrug, "and would probably be even more generous with her time for the actual reason." he admitted with wry laugh. His family while understanding of his widower reluctance was tiring of the forever alone mentality, for his own good certainly, but none the less. He raised a brow, "But there is a spare room for Ami at the house if." he offered then blushed slightly and coughed, "Ah you and Ami if you needed." he said clearing his throat and looking away, "Ah I like chicken." he said in likely the worst subject change ever as he tried to order his thoughts and shrugged as he turned back to her, "This is all much less simple than last I tried my hand and I wasn't good at it then." he offered conciliatory. He looked down at her hand in his, "If you don't mind or need to see to Amaryllis." he asked more certainly, "I'd like to take you out, there's a nice ethiopian place not far from here that is open late?" he inquired looking her in the eye, "And if you need to see to Ami we can do a chicken bucket in my kitchen and take a rain check."

The stopped portion

Well thats just a bruise much better than staggered!

Saithor that would be a staggered result, you got an HP from the track getting blown up so you can reroll that if you want? Or let it stand if that is your preference.

Ellis flashed a dimpled smile at Fleurs humor and artfully ignored Rays eye rolling merely holding out the paperwork and offering a professionally courteous, "You're good to go, have a nice day and don't forget to follow up with your primary care physician." With Rays departure in a flash of light the good doctor focused more fully on Fleur, "Well if I play my cards right I'm hoping to meet up for drinks with a delightful young part time florist but there may be livestock related duties that impede those plans?" he asked with an easy smile and laugh slightly as he briefly took her hand, "I do appreciate you coming." he reiterated and raised a questioning brow as he pondered, "I'm not off shift till ten." he explained, "But drinks? Or a late dinner if it wouldn't be putting you out?" He checked his watch, "Or I might be able to call in a favor and have Dr. Grey come down from her ivory tower to babysit." he pondered aloud and looked to stesha not sure if he should call in favors with the chief of surgery or not.

Yes that is more a reminder than accurate at the moment. I need to come up with a code for fatigue incoming.

Huang dropped his gaze at his mother's tone, he knew not to push further as much as his rebellious streak might have demanded, after all it was perhaps unwise to nettle the person able to send your boy-girl-genderfluidgod-friend back to the heliopan realms never to return. "Well maybe chewing?" he suggested with a small dimpled grin, "Dinner maybe?" he suggested and glanced at Sekhmet with a small laugh, "We could find you your own companion." he offered with a wry smile there were any number of acquaintances he disliked enough to convince them to date sekhmet. He rolled his eyes at Sets artful apology. "She's my mother not my owner." he pointed out archly, "Besides she all but set us up." he added with a grin, "even if her intention was like as not to prove she was still hip to the young crowds." he teased mildly.

Backup 3 has her. He's staggered so not able to grab her and fly away at the same time. He is however inside the smoke still so without an accurate non-visual sense that information can't be gleaned for a little bit.

Phalanx Standard Action: Use Shockwave power feat the Mercs can't make the reflex save so both take DC 33 Toughness saves. Backup 1 DC 33 Toughness 1d20+11=26: Bruised and Dazed Backup 1 DC 15 concentration check 1d20+0=8: Fail flight turns off Backup 1 Knockback Damage DC 25 1d20+10=30: Succeed Backup 1 Fall Damage DC 21 1d20+10=11: Staggered Backup 2 DC 33 Toughness 1d20+10=13: Unconcious Move Action: Catch up to the train cars. Backup Backup 1 Is staggered dazed and prone on the ground and will be apprehended by the police Backup 2 Is Unconscious and on the ground and will be apprehended by the police Backup 3 Free Action: Will clear his dazed state (HP to Kingsnake); Standard action: Grab the woman; Free Action: Activate a device (HP to Everyone) Backup 4 Is Dazed and struggling to keep flight systems engaged. Backup 5 Standard Action: Attack Gauss; 1d20+11=29: Hit DC 24 Toughness save. Move Action: Move through Car 1 and up out of the roof to 50' over the Train Cars Initiative Kingsnake 18 2HP Uninjured, Obscured(visual), Fatigued Mobsters 18 KO'd Miras 16 3HP Fatigued Phalanx 16 4HP Bruised x 2 Backup(Pilot) 16 Uninjured (Bailed out) Backup(gunner)16 Uninjured; Disarmed, Paralyzed, crashing Backup(One) 16 Bruised x 1, Staggered, Dazed Backup(Two) 16 Bruised x 1, Unconcious Backup(Three) 16 Bruised x 1, Staggered, Dazed, Obscured(Visual) Backup(Four) 16 Bruised x 2, Dazed Backup(Five) 16 Bruised x 1 Gauss 12 1HP Bruised x 1, Fatigued Gauss is up

GM Post This situation had grown rapidly out of hand and the mercenaries were down four members and a transport already as Kingsnake did violence upon the leader driving him to a knee as the vigilante torqued his armored limbs despite the suits defenses. Crying out in pain he managed barely to pull himself upright and cast about to get a grip on the target of this extraction mission gone so very wrong. "I hate working in this city, heroes everywhere." he spat over the suits speakers as he tapped on a panel of his suits arm, "But at least you're predictable, I think you have bigger problems now." He laughed as explosions could be heard in the distance as the merc teams explosive charges detonated the tracks ahead of the still speeding train. "Now run along." the merc commander sneered at where the thought Kingsnake stood. Those outside the train cars may not have heard the commander's speech but there was no mistaking the results of his actions, the train so recently detached from the final two cars sped onward toward the newly created breech in the monorail tracks if it wasn't stopped in time. Clearly the Mercs had well laid plans to distract any heroes who interfered. Inside the rearmost car the armored man facing off against Gauss unleashed a blistering stream of particle beam fire at the time displaced soldier as he withdrew up and out of the breached roof of the train taking up position overhead to cover the retreat of his more injured companions.

These armored thugs were sturdier than anticipated and quickly things were getting dangerous with the battle spreading to wider environs than the confines of the monorail car. At least with the train cars whizzing on past them there were fewer civilians to be concerned with. As the mercs shot forward to catch up with their compatriots Phalanx pulled up short slamming his hands together with colossal force to unleash a crushing shockwave rippling through the air in front of him crashing into the armored mercenaries with crushing force and sending them spinning out of control before careening into a support pylon and falling to the ground in a tangled heap to be collected by the police on scene. With the nearest foes vanquished Phalanx shot forward like a blue streak in the sky moving into position over the train cars once more. "Your ploy is a failure, Give up now before anyone else is hurt." he demanded of the apparent leader facing off against Kingsnake.

Ellis nodded assent, "As bedeviling as you may be it is clearly a matter of that which you nurture rather than your nature." he suggested with a small smirk as he signed off on the discharge paperwork. He had been prepared enough for Fluers display of power as well as her statement on her not quite humanity enough that any remaining surprise over such was hidden in his filling of the paperwork. His smile was gentle and genuine as he turned to her, "An thank you for your time I'm sure there are more pleasant ways you might have spent your evening than assuaging this old mans conscience." he joked lightly and nodded to Ray, "I'll be sure to keep that in mind when next I find a strange man covered in enochian in my ER." he teased with a small smile.

They are not minions the attack on backup 4 is a hit the other is not. Backup 4 Toughness Check DC 20; 1d20+10=11: Bruised and Dazed DC 15 Concentration check to maintain flight: 1d20+0=20; He maintains his flight for a round. Initiative Kingsnake 18 0HP Uninjured, Obscured(visual) Mobsters 18 KO'd Miras 16 2HP Fatigued Phalanx 16 3HP Bruised x 2 Backup(Pilot) 16 Uninjured (Bailed out) Backup(gunner)16 Uninjured; Disarmed, Paralyzed, crashing Backup(One) 16 Uninjured Backup(Two) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Three) 16 Bruised x 1, Staggered, Dazed, Obscured(Visual) Backup(Four) 16 Bruised x 2, Dazed Backup(Five) 16 Bruised x 1 Gauss 12 0HP Bruised x 1, Fatigued Phalanx and NPCs up when I can make rolls happen.

They are in melee so there is a -4 on the attack roll (unless the attack is precise) but M&M does away with the chance to hit an ally part of attacking into melee.

Sorry I misread that you hadn't landed. Yes you can move into position to fire on Backup 4. He's the only one in the air around the cars still. Though you could also attack Backup 5 fighting Gauss in the rearmost car if you preferred or try to attack Backup 3 in the smoke cloud but would have the miss chance and all that.

Smoke cloud will currently cover Kingsnake, Backup 3, and the woman they are 'abducting' That will hit Toughness Save DC 25; 1d20+10=12: Staggered and Dazed Initiative Kingsnake 18 0HP Uninjured, Obscured(visual) Mobsters 18 KO'd Miras 16 2HP Fatigued Phalanx 16 3HP Bruised x 2 Backup(Pilot) 16 Uninjured (Bailed out) Backup(gunner)16 Uninjured; Disarmed, Paralyzed, crashing Backup(One) 16 Uninjured Backup(Two) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Three) 16 Bruised x 1, Staggered, Dazed, Obscured(Visual) Backup(Four) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Five) 16 Bruised x 1 Gauss 12 0HP Bruised x 1, Fatigued For clarity there are two cars currently occupied by enemies, Car 1 is where the fight started and the roof is torn mostly off, Car 2 is the final car of the train immediately behind Car 1, It is basically intact. The rest of the train is cut free and speeding down the tracks. Car on contains currently Backup 3, Kingsnake, The Woman, and two cowering bystanders that have not been able to get clear, outside Car 1 is Backup 4. Car 2 contains Backup 5 and Gauss as well as 4 bystanders. Miras has flown in and is in flight above the train cars. Phalanx, Backup 1, and Backup 2 are approximately one round (at movement 3), or 300 feet, behind the train cars which are coming to a stop, Miras is up.

Sense Motive 1d20+9=27; no startle Without the startle those both miss yes. Initiative Kingsnake 18 0HP Uninjured Mobsters 18 KO'd Miras 16 2HP (Fatigued) Phalanx 16 3HP Bruised x 2 Backup(Pilot) 16 Uninjured (Bailed out) Backup(gunner)16 Uninjured; Disarmed, Paralyzed, crashing Backup(One) 16 Uninjured Backup(Two) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Three) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Four) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Five) 16 Bruised x 1 Gauss 12 0HP Bruised x 1, Fatigued Need Toughness Saves From: Kingsnake DC 24 Kingsnake is up.

No damage and you're up when you like Saithor.

Phalanx Actions Reaction: Spend an HP to remove daze Free Action: Set Paragon Array to flight 4(5 Total) Super Strength 7 (8 total) Standard: Initiate grapple with Backup 4 Attack Roll; 1d20+12=26: Hit Phalanx Grapple check; 1d20+37=42, Backup Grapple Check; 1d20+24=38 Move Action: Throw Backup 4 at Backup 2 Attack Roll; 1d20+8=11, Reroll 1d20+8=15+10=25 DC 30 Toughness saves for both. Backup 4 Toughness save; 1d20+11=29: Bruised Backup 2 Toughness save; 1d20+11=28: Bruised Phalanx will get an HP for his holding back complication Backups Actions Backup 1 and Backup 2 Move Action: Complete cutting the car loose there is one more car behind this one (Where Gauss and Backup 5 are currently brawling) and three cars plus the engine still speeding along the track Backup 1 Standard Action: Attack Miras; 1d20+11=19: Barely hits, DC 24 Toughness Save Backup 2 Standard Action: Power Attack Phalanx 1d20+6=19: Miss Backup 3 Free Action: Release the grapple on the woman The jig is up! Standard Action: Attack Kingsnake; 1d20+11=24: Hit DC 24 Toughness save Backup 4 Standard Action: Power Attack Phalanx; 1d20+6=20: Hit DC 29 Toughness save Move Action: Keep up with train Backup 5 Standard Action: Attack Gauss; 1d20+11=27: Hit DC 24 Toughness save Phalanx Toughness Save DC 29 1d20+19=27: Bruised Need Toughness Saves From: Kingsnake DC 24 Gauss DC 24 Phalanx, Backup 1, and Backup 2 fall behind the train about 300' (Still can catch up and keep up with a single move action at flight 5) Initiative Kingsnake 18 0HP Uninjured Mobsters 18 KO'd Miras 16 2HP (Fatigued) Phalanx 16 3HP Bruised x 2 Backup(Pilot) 16 Uninjured (Bailed out) Backup(gunner)16 Uninjured; Disarmed, Paralyzed, crashing Backup(One) 16 Uninjured Backup(Two) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Three) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Four) 16 Bruised x 1 Backup(Five) 16 Bruised x 1 Gauss 12 0HP Bruised x 1 Sidebar combat Gauss is up.

GM Post Despite the interruption at the hands of the heroes the mercenaries cutting free the train managed to complete their work the last cut causing the car to shudder lurch as the emergency braking system kicked in slowing the last two cars as the remainder of the train shot forward down the track at reckless speeds. Thier task complete they turned and opened fire on Miras and Phalanx the scorching particle beams filling the air with the scent of ozone as they burned holes in the air scorching past their intended targets. The thrown mercenary however had truer aim and seared another scorching stream of ionizing energy across Phalanx' nigh invulnerable form battering the stalwart heroes defenses. Inside the train Gauss and Kingsnake faced off against the remaining mercenaries. Kingsnakes opponent setting aside the not so convincing hostage and unleashing a vicious power armored punch at the big mans abdomen exploiting the opening the vigilante had left with his last attack. A car behind the final mercenary staggered back a step under the assault from gauss the plates of his armor dented and battered by the kinetic attack he'd weathered. Silently raising his arm he fired a burst of scintillating energy to slam into the kinetic shields of the german hero.

The surging blast of energized particles striking him from behind sent the potent paragon reeling for a long moment before he was able to steel himself and bring the armored criminals into focus once more. "Nice try but not good enough." he intoned before his hands snapped out to grasp the distracting mercenary who had held his attention for the attack. Phalanx wrapped a grip like steel around the armored leg of his foe and jerked hard metal plates and internal servos screeching in protest as he swung the battle suited bravo and launched him directly at one of his compatriots busily cutting the train free. There was a resounding clang as the two mercenaries collided in mid air their armor dented and battered by the force of the crash though they managed to disentangle and right themselves on their maneuvering thrusters in short order these suits were tougher than they seemed at first glance.

Ellis flipped through Rays file at Fluers question effectively confirming the mans explanation with the insurance and billing information on file he certainly was a healthy stride from being on the dole. He wasn't near as certain going without powers was such a grand loss though there were without a doubt benefits to them. None the less that hardly seemed a suitable line of debate and then his overthinking it all took its toll as Ray slyly poked at his interest in Fluer. He huffed out a sigh, "Glad to see high school doesn't end even for the ageless and ancient." he murmured refusing to be baited by the juvenile label for his affections or the flirtatious offers of the angel. He stole a glance at Fluer and shook his head slightly, "Not particularly relevant to my interests but a kind gesture to be sure." he finally sighed lightly, this long night was not made shorter by the angelic interlude as interesting a diversion as it could have been.

Alright sense motive 1d20+9 = 18: Startled That will hit and be a crit so DC 30 toughness save 1d20+11=29: Bruised I'll get posts up for phalanx and the mercs in the morning or perhaps late tonight if I'm up all hours again.

Huang peered up over his menu as Robin made her simple order and smirked shaking his head, "Robin, Rileys not here to impress with your stalwart self reliance so order something and we'll make sure you're covered." he said with a slight sigh, "We don't invite people out to watch us chew it would just be weird." he added for emphasis. The teasing was lighthearted and clearly aimed at her assumptions rather than her financial situation. He made his own order when his turn came and moved on to the topic at hand. "Well there is certainly that aspect but the important part is the self important discussion of the meanings of your stories in the brouder melange of society." Huang offered capturing both the spirit of creative writing coursework and utter disdain for it in one well constructed if flippantly ironic statement.