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Beast Wars Quest

Archives: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Beast%20Wars%20Quest
Character info pastebin: https://pastebin.com/fqsyvZJw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeastWarsQuest

General Rules

15 min voting period after each main post. Write-ins votes are welcomed/encouraged. Votes that are non-contradictory and add to the narrative will be considered. Think 'Rule of Cool'

Combat mechanics/skill test will be done using best 3 out of 5 rolls of 1d100, unless otherwise specified. Modifiers may come into play depending on the MC's statistics which can improve odds and vice versa as the QM sees fit. The QM will do their best to inform players of when such modifiers will come up during votes. (Example: Aim at a target at long range with a scattershot weapon will require a higher roll to make a successful hit than a normal blaster weapon).

Training with other bots and successful missions can add to your overall abilities. Strong character relationships with your comrades can also benefit the MC as it will improve battle synergy and moral (less likely to want to fall back/retreat). Of course the vice versa can come into play as well. A failed mission may have consequences but result in unforeseen outcomes (In the show, Tarantulus, Blackarachnia, & Quickstrike were supposed to secure an energon post. The Maximals interfered, resulting in the loss of the post BUT Tarantulus gained a new lair.). A Predacon can always sabotage missions to make other bots look incompetent as well, just hope you’re persuasive enough to do so and watch out for those

Also keep an eye out at your energon build up levels; too much time in robot mode outside of a structure, such as a base can cause negative impacts on your combat maneuvers/skill test, including potential loss of spark. In the event of loss of spark, pending the results of a vote, a time lapse in the narrative will happen and a new stasis pod will fall. (Roll for new character or with a high relation level, a blank protoform will descend and your allies will reignite your spark)

Last time on Beast Wars Quest
While on scanner duty, you took this time to do a little info delving. You also had an encounter with the Predacons sneaking into Maximal territory, and made a hell of a first impression with their leader Megatron
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"Jumping gyros!"

"Yea...I'm pretty awesome like that kiddo." you run your fingers through feathered hair. You are currently enjoying the accolades of your latest mission.

"Ok, so let me get this straight..." Rattrap hands on his temples. "You, went out to confront Megatron and his cronies, manage to not only get the drop on them, and shoot him...."

"...in the dick." You smile with cocky swagger.

Airazor is taken a back for a moment, while the rest of your male Maximal counterparts flinch. The expression on her face is a mix of admiration (more so for having fought the three Preds and escape unscathed than the crotch shot) and shock. Cheetor and Rattrap shift uncomfortably. No doubt from your manner of asserted dominance, though the kid seems a bit more kittenish than usual. Dinobot shares a look with a wide eyed Rhinox, shaking their heads.

"Well...Nightracer." Optimus says, the discomfort in his voice vary apparent despite his attempts to mask it. "Good work on preventing a possible Predacon attack."

Dinobot interjects. "Hmmm, did you manage to discover what it was Megatron was after?"

"Not...exactly." You rub the back of your head. "But the were stopped! Thats important."

While Dinobot just growls lowly disapprovingly, Optimus rubs his chin. "Maybe. Still it wouldn't hurt to look into what they may have been doing."

"Wait, hold on here?!" Rattrap waves his hands. "Um I think we're missing something. You manage to take down both Megatron and Terrorsaur but NOT Waspinator?" His dumbfound expression is priceless. "I mean, its Waspinator!"

"Well she was out numbered. You know, Prioritizing the threats." Airazor says in your defense. "Or maybe she 'handled' him like she does."

"What?! You gotta be kidding me?!" Rattrap says splitting his expressions between the two of you.

>"Shut up Rattrap." Stare him down and remind him you're in charge
>Turn to Airazor "Wait, what are you getting at?"
>Ignore them, focus on Optimus "Does that mean you've got another mission lined up for me?"
>Change the subject "So how did everyone else do on their missions?"
>Write in
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>>2131154
>>"Shut up Rattrap." Stare him down and remind him you're in charge
> then focus on Optimus "Does that mean you've got another mission lined up for me?"
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alright, writing
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>>2131154
>>"Shut up Rattrap." Stare him down and remind him you're in charge
>Ignore them, focus on Optimus "Does that mean you've got another mission lined up for me?"
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>"Shut up Rattrap." Stare him down and remind him you're in charge
> then focus on Optimus "Does that mean you've got another mission lined up for me?"

You fold your arms, ruffling your head feathers you'd just straightened. "Shut up Rattrap."

Rattrap takes a few steps back, his hands up defensively. You even intimidate Airazor a bit by your display. You walk over towards Optimus.

"Does this mean you've got another mission lined up for me?"

Optimus thinks silently for a moment. "Hmm, not as of yet. With Megatron's infiltration we need to prioritize a more defensive strategy. Consider this some downtime."

"What are you talking about?" Dinobot walks over. "We need to take a more aggressive stance towards the Predacons otherwise we'll never gain ground against them."

"Dinobot, we need to know Megatron's motives, what he's looking for?"

"No doubt he's looking for another means of attacking our base!"

The two seem to beginning the latest of their usual arguments. It doesn't seem Optimus has an official mission for you at this time. So what would you like to do?

>No 'official' mission? I guess i could go out and find my own fun harassing the Predacons
>Lets talk to the other Maximals; see how there missions go
>Maybe some one on one time with one of the other Maximals (specify, anyone but Optimus and Dinobot)
>Lets talk to Rhinox about that scan for the sensors, and maybe some upgrades for yourself
>Write in
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>>2131332
>>Lets talk to Rhinox about that scan for the sensors, and maybe some upgrades for yourself

...also, doesn't he have to finish his work on sentinel after the appearance of Megatron's adventure party meant he had to take the seat?
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>>2131332
>>Lets talk to the other Maximals; see how there missions go
>Lets talk to Rhinox about that scan for the sensors, and maybe some upgrades for yourself
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>>2131345
indeed it did
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ok writing
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Did I make it this time Primus? Can I join in the fun?
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>>2131450
Always
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>Let's talk to Rhinox about that scan for the sensors, and maybe some upgrades for yourself

You walk over towards Rhinox who's, since the impromptu briefing has seemingly been completed. The rhino stands in front of the center conference table tapping a few keys on the station. Unsure as to what precisely he was working on, you approach.

"Hey Rhinox, how did the repairs go?"

"Hmm, only around 45 percent." he takes a long heavy sigh. "Still alot of work to get done."

"Oh," You sit back on a clear spot on the table. "I was thinking more about that system scan you know? With my cloak?"

He turns towards you. "Oh. right. Well I think i can make time for that, if you're ready right now of course."

"Well I was also hoping to talk about maybe getting a few upgrades or something?"

He puts the tops of his head, rubbing the top of it. "Um, well...I'm sure I can work on that as well. Did you have something in particular in mind?"

You hadn't really given much thought to what kind of alterations or additions you'd want. Thinking back to your previous missions, where do you feel you are lacking?

>Maybe a wrist mounted dart launchers, similar to Airazor's weapons
>While you're good at close range, maybe a melee weapon for up close (suggestions- must be compact, concealable or small due to bot size)
>What about some Sentinel grade weaponry
>How about some equipment, a mini drone or something, for scouting
>Write in
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>>2131517
>>How about some equipment, a mini drone or something, for scouting

>Oh, and do you need any more help with Sentinal upgrades? I kinda flaked out on you earlier to go give that pred party a couple of shiny new holes...
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>>2131558

Seconded.

We're a team player after all, when we're not doing our duty to reduce the pred population.

Remember kids, always have your asshole predacon's spayed or neutered!
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>>2131558
This
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mmk writing
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Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2131127
Rolling to say hi
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>>2131747
"MrT said ih instead"
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>>2131747
Heya its a (pic related)

Pleasure to see you again
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>How about some equipment, a mini drone or something, for scouting
>Oh, and do you need any more help with Sentinel upgrades? I kinda flaked out on you earlier to go give that pred party a couple of shiny new holes...

"How about some equipment? Like a mini drone or something for scouting missions?"

Rhinox things for a moment. "Its doable, but it wont be ready for a while."

"I can live with that." You climb off the table. "That said, I'm still free and willing to give you a hand with those Sentinel upgrades. The Preds showing up kind of hindered your work with you having to cover my post."

"I wouldn't mind the help, I was planning to ask Rattrap to assist me and three hands would be faster than one. That is if you're ok with working with him." He gives a quick chuckle. "I know how he can grate your nerves with his comments."

Rattrap eh? An opportunity or an annoyance? You guess it wouldnt be such a bad thing to have your pet rat within arms reach. You imagine he'd be a bit more focused than say your pet tabby.

>"Oh don't worry, Rattrap and I have an...understanding. We'll be fine."
>"Maybe we should leave the cheese eater up here. Keep this a party of two."
>"Hmm, being stuck in such closed quarters with the trash breathe isn't my idea of a good time. Just the scan should be fine."
>"Three people would be great, but surely there's someone other than Rattrap who could help?"
>Write in
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>>2131781

>"Oh don't worry, Rattrap and I have an...understanding. We'll be fine."

Team player. (the fact we get to fuck with him during it is just icing on the cake.)
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>>2131768
Nice to see you again Primus
>>2131781
He's a bit of an acquired taste, but it'll be fine
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>>2131781
>>"Oh don't worry, Rattrap and I have an...understanding. We'll be fine."
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>>2131781
>>"Oh don't worry, Rattrap and I have an...understanding. We'll be fine."

And then we wait for the rat to throw a wobbly in front of Rhinox whilst we're being a good girl so we can be justified in the bully.
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alright, writing
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I Know this is late but I was wondering if we can ask Rhinox to make us something else that would be far more useful.....
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>>2131917
you can, but probably after he makes the drone (seeing as thats what was voted on)

What did you have in mind?
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>>2131885
I'd like to ask if he could make a portable handheld energon capacitor that saps energon build up from us while transformed and come with a release button we can use offensively to stun a enemy and force them to change into beast mode (depending how much build up they have and how much they can take, it may vary from bot) .

Maybe more advanced versions can have a "discharge range" where you can use them like grenades or shoot concentrated energon at enemy bots.
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>>2131950
I'm definitely going to save this idea for the future
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>>2131934
Probably easier and faster to make than a drone....
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>"Oh don't worry, Rattrap and I have an...understanding. We'll be fine."

"Oh i'm sure Rattrap and I will be fine. We've come to an understanding."

Rhinox turns his head slightly. "Well, thats good. Better for us so we can handle the repairs faster. I dont have time for tomfoolery."

"Oh I'll be a good girl. As long as Rattrap remembers his manners." You say with a coy smile.

"Very well. Do you wish to get started on your scan first or do you want to wait? It'll be a megacycle before I head down to the lower levels to begin."

>Hold off on the scan. Meet Rhinox and Rattrap later (time skip)
>Hold off on the scan, you want to do something else first (specify)
>I'd like the scan now
>Have him perform the scan, bully a bit about him just wanting to get a look under your chassis
>Write in
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>>2131974
>>Have him perform the scan, bully a bit about him just wanting to get a look under your chassis
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>>2131967
or could be combined with the drone
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>>2131974
>>Hold off on the scan, you want to do something else first (specify)
>Lets talk to the other Maximals; see how there missions went.

Don't think we should have great detail, but learning a base rundown of what happened to everyone else would be nice.
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>>2131981
this
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>>2132003
More of this
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hmm, ok we've got a tie
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>>2132003
support.
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mmk one moment while i finish dinner
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Rolled 33, 67, 63 = 163 (3d100)

Alright back

gonna do a few quick rolls here

somewhat ignore me
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Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2132179
Perception check!
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>>2132186
I'm not really good at seeing you...
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>Hold off on the scan, you want to do something else first (specify)
>Lets talk to the other Maximals; see how there missions went.

"I'll hold off on the scan till after we finish. I'll meet you below later."

Rhinox nods. "Very well, Nightracer. See you then."

You look around the command center and assess who's around to talk to.

You notice Dinobot looking over a map on a views screen. He seems deep in thought. Cheetor is standing by Rattrap, who's readjusting his chair. You also catch Airazor on the other side of the center table, she seems to be entering some information into one of the consoles.

>Talk to Dinobot, see how his mission with Optimus went
>Talk to Cheetor, ask how the energon retrieval went.
>Talk to Airazor about her recon in Predacon territory
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>>2132205
>>Talk to Dinobot, see how his mission with Optimus went
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>>2132219

Eh why not, it's been a minute since we've talked to talk dark and scaly.
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>>2132205
>Talk to Dinobot, see how his mission with Optimus went
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writing
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>Talk to Dinobot, see how his mission with Optimus went

You walk over to Dinobot. He and Optimus had gone on a mission to see about that lead you recieved from Waspinator.

"Yo Dino, how'd the mission go?"

Dinobot doesn't turn to look at you, staring daggers at the map. "We were unsuccessful. Between having to go on Waspinator's "intelligence" and having to double back due to Megatron's incursion, Optimus and I were forced to withdraw before we could complete a full search of the region."

Well that's disappointing. "Well that doesn't entirely prove that Waspinator blabbing was incorrect right?"

Dinobot taps his claw on his crossed arm. "Ultimately that depends on whether or not he played you for a fool or if by some chance Tarantulas is using some means to conceal his new layer. But their should be some means to locate him."

He swipes the screen to move the map display. "And due to us having to be called back and the distance between our base and his, there's a good chance that we haven't even uncovered the region where that sickening spider is hiding."

"And that's what you're looking for now?"

"Precisely."

"Then I shall leave you to it. Lemme know if you need anything."

Dinobot simply nods and resumes looking over the map.

>Talk to Airazor, see what your bird girl bud is doing
>Talk to Cheetor and Rattrap, see what your toys are doing
>Sit back and wait; skip to working with Rhinox
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>>2132350
>>Talk to Airazor, see what your bird girl bud is doing

Girl talk time!
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Alright writing
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>Talk to Airazor, see what your bird girl bud is doing

You walk back to the center of the command center, watching as Airazor types in some data. Not one to seize a golden oppertunity, you move quietly next to her and give gentle 'Hoot'.

"Oh! Nightracer!"

"My aren't we jumpy. Rough time out there or were you just thinking of something," you chuckle. "Or someone else?"

Your avian friend smiles and makes no eye contact. "Yes and no. I was out scouting one of the locations Optimus wants for the listening post."

"Discover any new positions?"

"There were are few prospects that can remain obscure while still maintaining a strong signal. While my mission was successful, it was a close call here and there."

"Predacons?"

She nods. "Inferno at one location and Blackarachina at another, though she didnt notice me. Or she was distracted."

Hmm, odd. "Well glad you made it back in one piece."

"Me? I was about to say the same thing." She stops working for the first time. "I mean, no disrespect, but we're not exactly bruisers and you were willing to go toe to toe with Megatron."

Well you didnt exactly go toe to toe with the Predacons.

>Correct her, you were sniping from a far
>Boast, yea you're awesome
>Bully, use this to assert yourself as top bird
>Use this to your advantage, take her under your wing (double bully birds)
>Write in
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>>2132693
>>Correct her, you were sniping from a far
>If you're playing fair your dun goofed somewhere.
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>>2132707

this
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Alright give me a persuasion roll
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>>2132786
1d100+5 (for a prior successful mission)
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Rolled 59 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2132792
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Rolled 73 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2132786
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>>2132799

not bad
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Rolled 43 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2132792
>>
alright writing
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Rolled 26 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2132792
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Rolled 84 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2132792
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>Correct her, you were sniping from a far
>If you're playing fair your dun goofed somewhere.

"Well to be honest, I was sniping them from a distance. I wasn't at much risk." You kind of him haw. "Unless they had rushed me. Then I would've been in trouble."

"Oh. I see. Well that makes sense. Smart and practical." Airazor nods. "Still it took guts to try and handle them yourself."

"Indeed. If you're playing fair, your dun goofed somewhere."

Airazor seems to considering your words, "It does seem like a very Maximal way to battle."

You shrug. "Hey, I got out of there without a scratch, the Preds didn't."

"Hmm..." You seem to tell that your words are carrying more weight than you expected and she might be taking your advice to heart in the future.

"Well...maybe you can show me next time we head out. It'd be nice to have back up for that Listening station."

"We'll see what Optimus has in store for me." You shrug. "Well then I'll let you get to your work."

"Right."

>Go downstairs with Rhinox
>Talk to Rattrap and Cheetor
>write in
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>>2133075
>>Talk to Rattrap and Cheetor

Round it up with a final check on the toys, I mean boys.
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>>2133078
>>>Talk to Rattrap and Cheetor

how long til lwe have rattrap compealty whipped.
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>>2133075
>Talk to Rattrap and Cheetor
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>>2133084
atleast 3 more crits

Cheetor is more impressionable so he fell easily
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>>2133099

weve already got him partially trianed to sut up, so were making progress.
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alright writing
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sorry something required my attention. still writing will probably be the last one for the night, unless rolls are required
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>Talk to Rattrap and Cheetor

You decide to move over towards the your two pets. Cheetor looks up with a ear to ear grin. He approaches you immediately.

"Heya Nightracer."

You smile. "Hey cool cat. Whats shaking?" You take notice of Cheetor gulp as Rattrap tries to look busy on his control station. He clears his throat as Cheetor. He straightens up a bit.

"Oh we just got back from that energon run. Rattrap was an ace with the extraction."

"It was nothin'." he waves dismissively but you notice him look over his shoulder, looking to see how you react.

"We manage to get quite a bit of energon. Not as much as we had hope but it should keep things running here for awhile."

Rattrap turns the chair finally. "Yea well we might have gotten more, but thats when big green gave us the call." He kicks up his feet on the side console and places his arms behind his head.

"That and we didnt want you to be lonely." Cheetor adds. "Like you said, remember? Rattrap and I were adamant about getting back quickly. Right, RT?"

"Oh really?"

Rattrap almost falls backwards, and gives you a quick look before turning his chair back around.

"Yea, well....I had to get back to my chair ya know? Couldnt have you messing with it too much."

>Use your foot to move the chair around, bully the rat (suggestions welcome)
>Dote your attention on Cheetor, atleast he's being honest
>Tease them both (suggestions welcomed)
>Go full bully, grab the chair arm and spin the rat, walk away dismissively by Cheetor
>Write in


[again sorry about late post]
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alright, i'll leave the vote open for folks. We'll run again when i get home from work. Hopefully not too late, really want to get more interactions done and see if we can get those upgrades

Hope you guys are enjoying the story and catch you later on.....Beast Wars! (animal roar)
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>>2133232
>>Dote your attention on Cheetor, atleast he's being honest
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>>2133232
>Tease them both (suggestions welcomed)

Hmm lets see, congratulatory headpats for the kitten obviously.

As for the rat...some playful flirting might be in order.

They did do a good job after all, this is supposed to be a reward.
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>>2133336
This.
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>>2133336

Okay support
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alright writing
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>>2134703
SWEEEET!
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almost done; sorry dinner was ready
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Rolled 35 - 5 (1d100 - 5)

in fact give me some quick rolls for rattrap (before i add in the choices)

1d100+5
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Rolled 1 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2134900
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Rolled 54 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2134900
We can do thi-
>>2134912
Ohhhhhh nooooooooo.
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>>2134900
I wana see where this goes, so I'm not gonna roll.
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>>2134924
Nah nah, come on man, roll that 100 for us.
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gonna wait 5 more mins
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Rolled 81 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2134900
I may have missed the mark....
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>>2134970
Well....I mean we beat Junkrat, but that fuckin' crit-fail though....
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Rolled 22 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2134900
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>Tease them both (suggestions welcomed)

You sense this is a good time to push the two further after your tail display. Seeing your 'motivational' technique had such positive results, it would be criminal to not see such exceptional work go unrewarded.

You approach Cheetor and pat him on the head, no easy feat with his helmet structure.

"Well I must say I'm quite impressed. Great job, Cheetor."

You give him a wide warm smile as you lay the sweetness on thick. The kid is butter in the sun; completely captivated by your affections. You didn't even know robots could pur, though you suspect its a side effect of his beast mode. The poor thing is in a daze as you glide you finger tips past his cheek and make your way over towards Rattrap.

"And to you as well." You let you hand land on his shoulder. Initially, he recoils to it, but seeing you intentions for what they are, he relaxes again.

"L-like I said. It was nothing." He sheepishly chuckles. "No mission too difficult when Rattrap is on the job."

"I can see that." You slowly glide your hand off his shoulder. "Its nice to have such strong reliable bots around."

Cheetor, out of the corner of your eye and over your shoulder, nods with great enthusiasm. You continue, digging your talons into the rat for the moment. (Figuratively, of course.)

"Well then, it delights me that I'll finally get to work with the great Rattrap down below the ship." You move in closer to him, he's trying to keep up his tough guy routine, putting up walls. But such pitiful defenses are no match for an infiltration expert. "Close and....intimate."

You give him one more push with a simple wink, that nearly knocks him out of his chair. Satisfied, you go back to your usual self. "Well, I should get ready to assist Rhinox. You two take it easy. As i said, nice work you two."

"Um wait hold on." Cheetor says. "Do you....um, i dont know, need a hand or...uh, something?"

Rattrap, sits there blankly for a moment, as if he was debating on fawning over you like Cheetor, but his chair slowly turns back to face the console. "I....gotta finish a few things first."

Hmm, odd. You thought you had the rat, but maybe you came on too strong? Well atleast you have your kitty hook line and sinker.

>"No thanks, Cheetor. I'm a big girl" handle getting some tools on your own
>"Well aren't you sweet Cheetor." Bully cheetor/have him assist you getting the tools you might need for working with Rhinox
>"I got this kiddo. See you later, Rattrap." Keep up the pressure; dont let the rat out of your grasp
>"Aw, and here I thought i'd have two bots to aid me."
>"I'm good kid. Smell you later rat."
>Write in
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>>2134992
Let's just have Cheetor come with us to help, but not make him carry everything.

He's a good kid.
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>>2135000
Alright, just don't lay it on thick like the qm, "he a good boy, he dindu nuffin!"
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>>2135023
honestly thats something i always seem to internally struggle with when writing. (sometimes causes me updates to take longer cause i'm 'over editing my work)
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alright writing
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Rolled 62 (1d100)

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>>2135039
Well its not a big deal, its just I was leaning more to this persons >>2133336 write in more than the Tease part.
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>Have Cheetor help, but not carry everything

"Sure Cheetor, I'd appreciate it." You smile. The kid follows in step quickly and walks with you to one of the basic storage area, next to the weapon's lockers and storage.

While he's not the most tech savvy of individuals, he is a good helper as he tracks down just about everything you might need to assist Rhinox.

"I appreciate this Cheetor." As he rustles up a few basic tools and a Syncro-laser.

"Hey no problem. Just glad to lend a hand." Cheetor rubs the back of his head. "I should probably head back up to the main deck. With you, Rhinox and Rattrap down below, someone's gotta watch the monitors."

"Oh that reminds me, Rhinox needed the outer guns disabled where he left off. I'll have him give you a heads up when we reach that stage."

"Oh cool. Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to let big bot know so we don't spread out like last time."

Once you've secured what you've needed, the two of you give a last nod as you head down to the lower decks.

It doesn't take you long to find Rhinox, standing in front of a large near powered down engine.

"Ah, Nightracer. Good to see you. And a bit early." Rhinox gives a friendly nod, his hands full of two large boxes fill with wires and such. Frankly, some of the stuff looks like junk.

"Rattrap here yet?" you ask.

"He's on his way. In the meantime, follow me." He says as he starts to head to another series of corridors.

>Call up Rattrap, tell him to get the lead out
>Follow Rhinox, get ready for repair dice
>Volunteer to assist him with those boxes
>Look around some, see if you can find anything that might look useful.
>Write in
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>>2135231
>>Follow Rhinox, get ready for repair dice
I was gonna' say we should offer to help with the boxes, but he's fucking huge.
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>>2135231
>>Follow Rhinox, get ready for repair dice

>>2135272

Kid's ripped. Adorable, but definitely ripped.
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>>2135231
If transformed
>Volunteer to assist him with those boxes

If in beast mode
>Follow Rhinox, get ready for repair dice
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>>2135291
You're in the base, so you've been transformed this whole time.
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Alright first roll will be a

1d100 straight up
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Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>2135312
We got this.
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Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>2135312
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Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>2135312
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Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>2135312
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alright writing
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>Follow Rhinox, get ready for repair dice

"Alright," Rhinox sets down the boxes and begins rummaging inside. "First go ahead and start getting those panels off."

"Right-o, Rhino." you take out a omni dimensional tool as you remove a series of panels. Setting them off to the side, you activate its flashlight to illuminate the insides of the of the internal wires and piping.

"Alright...what am i looking for?"

"I need you to first disable the power cycler."

You look around the inside, and find it. Using your tool you disconnect the links that have it regulate the energy to the lower levels. You notice the room lighting flicker.

"Don't panic, thats normal. It's all part of the process."

You honestly weren't worried. You're beast form grants you night vision, allowing you to see, but you can see why he'd feel the need to inform the others.

"Alright next step I need from you is to remove those cables connecting the power couplings so we can replace the burnt out circuit chips." He looks around. "This would be easier with two bots but do you think you can handle it?"

You look at the internal workings of the ship and notice they are quite large for a bot your size.

>I've got this (penalty to roll)
>I'll call Rattrap, he should be here soon
>Can you handle it Rhinox
>Lets do this together
>write in
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>>2135458
>>I've got this (penalty to roll)
Did he just call us small?
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>>2135458
>I've got this (penalty to roll)

>>2135467
Don't you mean petite/cute?
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Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2135488
Hmmm

(rolls)
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>>2135458
>>I've got this (penalty to roll)

No guts no glory.
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>>2135497
So-so we roll?
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>>2135501
that roll was about the petite/cute

that said, yes give me a


1d100+-10
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Rolled 9 - 10 (1d100 - 10)

>>2135506
Oh boy
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Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>2135506
Whats going on?
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Rolled 25 - 10 (1d100 - 10)

>>2135506
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>>2135513
fuck
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>>2135519
its nothing; just a joke.
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>>2135513
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>>2135513
Just so we are clear, he finds YOU unattractive.

Rhinox always struck me as a "black bot/dude", maybe we don't got enough junk in the trunk or hes worried our small frame won't accommodate his large appendage.
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alright writing

>>2135534
Hmm, an interesting theory. Honestly he always seemed too wrapped up in his own work; not even thinking about it. *shrugs* that or an age thing
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>I've got this (penalty to roll)

"You trying to call me small?" You roll your eyes as you go to remove the cable. "I believe the proper terms you're looking for are petite or..."

Ommph. You wrap your arms around the cable and begin to lift and pull it out, when the weight hits you. Ok maybe Rhinox wasn't kidding.

You fall backwards with the cable pinning you to the ground. While not crushing you, its a bit humiliating. You go to power lift it off you but can't gain any momentum.

"Nightracer!" You hear Rhinox say alarmed, as he goes to lower the items in his hand back into their container.

"Sorry I'm late. Got caught up trying..." Rattrap stops to notice you on the ground, with the cable on top of you.

"What are you staring at? Give me a hand Rattrap!"

"Hoo-hoo. Well, well what have we here?" the rodent starts getting smug.

"Get this thing off of me!" you strain.

Rattrap starts laughing.

>"Just give me a hand rodent"
>"Aw don't be like that RT, gonna leave a lady helpless?"
>Say nothing and give him the 'head ripping-death stare'
>Write in
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>>2135551
>Write in
Lets see you pull a cable out.
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>>2135551

>Say nothing and give him the 'head ripping-death stare'
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need a tie breaker
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>>2135551
>>Say nothing and give him the 'head ripping-death stare'
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>>2135551
>>Say nothing and give him the 'head ripping-death stare'
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Rolled 69 (1d100)

roll for intimidation

1d100+5
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Rolled 31 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2135621
Fuck Rattrap.
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Rolled 23 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2135621
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Alright writing
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>>2135640

shit, dice gods have forsaken us
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Rolled 59 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2135621
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>Say nothing and give him the 'head ripping-death stare'

You attempt to stare down Rattrap, giving him the same look as you gave Terrorsaur. However it doesnt seem to have the same impact as you'd hope. He takes a few steps back and puts his hands up.

"Hey, hey, easy Hooters. I didn't drop the cable on you. Seems to me it might have something to do with you lifting it too high." He snickers. "Made you a bit too....top heavy."

Oh that little...You start struggling underneath the cable, getting more adjitated and letting your feathers get ruffled. Snottly little...You feel the pressure releave itself off your form, as Rhinox lifts up the cable off you with a vocal grunt.

"Thats enough Rattrap. Stand down." Rhinox gives you a hand up. "Are you alright?"

"A bit sore but functional," you rotate your arm and stretch for a second when you attention is drawn back towards the rat. "Which is more than I can say for him. Get over here!"

"Hey!" Rattrap takes a few steps back. As you rush towards Rattrap, you feel something grab you.

"Both of you! Knock it off!" Rhinox looks at the two of you, shaking his head with a facepalm. "We've got work to do down here. I dont have time to baby sit either of you. Got it?"

Rattrap, just cocks an eyebrow at you before shaking his head and turning towards the equipment. "Eh....she started it."

You puff up your feathers towards him and he gains a bit of speed to his step.

"Nightracer!" Rhinox says to you. Uh-oh busted. You turn towards him as he points to the exposed panel area. "Lets finish up with these power couplings."

Roll me a 1d100
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Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2135659
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Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2135659
hehehe.
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Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2135659
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Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>2135659
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>>2135660
>>2135670
>>2135677

dice gods why
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>>2135670
Ouch, that's...gonna hurt

writing
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>>2135698
Wait, you need FIVE rolls right?
Wanna' roll the last one? You did really well last time.
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Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>2135701
Sure if you guys really want
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>>2135707
Well....we tried.
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>>2135698
Curious. How does that hurt, its not a crit, or a unnatural crit either.
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>>2135716
Crits are different in this quest

100-95 are crits success

5-1 are crit failures
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>>2135733
Guess I missed the memo. I'll aim higher then next time.
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>>2135743
no problem; its in the pastebin.

i need to clean up some stuff i have in there and update after this thread is completed (looking like tomorrow)
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>>2135748
update characeta relations plz. i want to see megatrons thoughts on getting shot in the ball bearings.
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>>2135750
*shakes magic 8 ball*

outlook not so good...for Nightracer
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2135659
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You try to follow Rhinox's instructions but are having difficulty with the overly technical names. It doesn't help when Rattrap insist on butting in and 'showing you how its done.'

"Alright, now we need to adjust those two coils. But wait for Rattrap to shut them down."

"Got it, big guy." you take out your syncro-lazer to make the calibration. You're not keen on the idea of having to count on Rattrap, but maybe you can find a way to get him back in line. Or...maybe if you can do well, maybe try to workin' Rhinox and get him to bully Rattrap for you.

"Rattrap, shut down the power on grid 3 and 4...now." Rhinox orders as he prepares to work on grid 4.

"Alright, alright. Just a second." Rattrap walks over to a wall console and begins tapping a few buttons before moving away to work on the cable.

You notices the energy link depower and you and Rhinox begin your work. Its a pity Rattrap has to be such a punk lately. The way you're leaning in, you could give him a almost a part two to the chair show, shaking your tail feathers. Oh well, roasted rodent is an equally appealing thought at the moment.

As you progressively work with your syncro-lazer, trying to readjust its alignment.

You get an shocked from the coil suddenly lighting up again and a puff of smoke emanates from the panel. Rhinox helps pull you away from the panel to ensure you dont get any further shocks. Your body and head start twitching from the surge of energy.

"Are you alright?" Rhinox looks you over before turning towards Rattrap. "What happened? I told you turn off the power."

Rattrap gets defensive as he moves back to the panel. "I did! Its not my fault she got herself zapped."

It takes a bit for things to get back into focus. "Uh..."

Rhinox looks over the console and moves back to where you were looking. "Hmm, slag. Looks like the syncro-lazer nicked one of the energon lines." He sighs. "We're going to need a new coil."

"What in the inferno?!" you say trying to get up.

"Easy does it." Rhinox says.

"Yea, you almost got a bird's eye view of a raw energon storm." Rattrap jabs. As he walks over, he suddenly stops. He snorts and goes into a full laughter.

"What the world is so funny?"

"OH. Ehm, nothing. Nothing at all." he desperately tries to suppress his laughter. You turn to Rhinox who while still concerned, is also trying to avoid laughing.

You walk over, a bit wobbly, to a reflective surface to see your reflection. (pic related)

On top of your feathers being frazzled, you face looks like a raccoon.

>Blame Rattrap! He was suppose to power down the coils
>"Not one word...either of you..." (get back to work)
>"Ugh, look like vermin...dont look at me"
>"Rhinox, sorry but I dont think i'm gonna be as much help as I had hoped."
>Write in
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>>2135778

"oh sweetie, this will only take a moment"

>copleate with a look that promises death at rattrap
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>>2135778
>Do that thing where we slowly turn our head a full 180 degrees around to glare at Rhinox and Rattrap
>>"Not one word...either of you..." (get back to work)
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Ok i'm having trouble keepin my eyes open so we will wrap up to this tomorrow

I'll leave the vote open but i must say, loving the write ins.

Hope to catch you guys tomorrow.
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>>2135791

Supporting
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>>2135791
support.
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>>2135793
Backing
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Resuming in about 2 hrs
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>Complete with a look that promises death at rattrap.

"Oh sweetie, this will only take a moment."

You stare at Rattrap, giving him a wicked look as you walk away to fix yourself. The rodent stops laughing for a moment and you can hear mumbling, though you can't make out exactly what they are saying.

While wiping away the soot on your face, you think for a moment. Did your syncro-lazer nick the energon line or did Rattrap mess with it? The way he was behaving earlier makes you wonder. Maybe you should examine the panel? Then again, is it really worth getting paranoid over? Perhaps it was merely an accident.

>Check the power console, check for 'tampering'
>As Rhinox if there's something else you could help with, you've had your fill of energon
>Ask (more likely demand) to speak with Rattrap alone
>Let it go and get back to work. Hope things go better.
>Write in
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>>2137654
>>As Rhinox if there's something else you could help with, you've had your fill of energon
This, our skills could be needed elsewhere.
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>>2137654
>Let it go and get back to work. Hope things go better.
Getting worked up isn't solving anything. We'll get our revenge later.
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>>2137654
>Check the power console, check for 'tampering'
This will effect how we will exact our revenge, I already have some ideas set up... hehehehehe... HAHAHAHHAHAHA!
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>>2137654
>>Check the power console, check for 'tampering'
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Rolled 2 (1d3)

Alright folks give me some tech checks

1d100
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Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>2137713
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Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>2137713
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Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>2137713
>>
alright writing
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>Check the power console, check for 'tampering'

As Rattrap and Rhinox resume working on the ship's systems, you take this moment to over look the power console. You swear, if that rat was responsible....

Looking over some of the systems, you dont see any obvious signs of sabotage, but there does seems to be something unusual within the readings themselves. While the visual power bars, by far the most apparent display on the front appear to be in the safe 'powered down' position, there is a difference in the actual reading of measure. It would be a simple mistake for anyone to miss, well maybe not Rhinox. He seems to know the ins and outs of the system.

>Inform Rhinox of the error
>Attempt to correct the error yourself
>Still blame Rattrap, he should've been more thorough
>Don't worry about it now. You'll handle the rat later
>write in
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>>2137838
>>Inform Rhinox of the error
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>>2137838
>Inform Rhinox of the error
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>>2137838
>>Inform Rhinox of the error
We suck.
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writing
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>Inform Rhinox of the error

"Rhinox may i speak with you for a moment?"

"What seems to be the problem Nightracer?" The large maximal gets up from his work space.

"I think I've found the source of our problem."

You go over what you discovered on the console. Rhinox's starts to analyses it a bit more.

"Hmm it would seem like we might have to do a few data scrub, if only to avoid a reset. It'll help with the re-calibration need to optimize the dispersion of the energon." Its kind of odd, but you get the feeling he's not really explaining it to you, just thinking out loud. Not that you'd be able to keep up with him when he starts getting super technical, but you feel you get the jist of it.

"So then, it wasn't Rattrap?" you check with him, if not for peace of mind, but to avoid wasting too much processor power on all the different ways you could make the vermin suffer.

Rhinox shakes his head. "Highly unlikely. If anything, it means we'll need to start scheduling more frequent system scans and checks to ensure it doesn't keep happening. It'd end up a terrible drain n our already limited supply."

"I thought Cheetor and Rattrap already procured energon to help run things."

"It wasn't a bad haul, don't get me wrong. But there's still a lot of work to be done."

"Hey, whats with you, two? I gotta do all the work by myself?" Rattrap gets up and heads over with a socket wrench in hand.

"Actually, I'm heading up stairs to speak with Optimus to give him a heads up. While I'm up there, I'll have Cheetor power down the outer guns so that we can move on to the next replacement part." He starts to head out of the room. "I trust the two of you can handle things down here."

"Oh sure. Feathers and I will be right as rain."

>Shut up Rattrap and get to work
>Wait for Rhinox to leave and confront Rattrap
>Bully the rat; remind him who's in charge
>Access Sentient; use the Tangler guns to tie up Rattrap
>Write in
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>>2137984
>Bully the rat; remind him who's in charge
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>>2137984
>>Wait for Rhinox to leave and confront Rattrap
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need a tie breaker
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>>2137984
>>Wait for Rhinox to leave and confront Rattrap
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I don't want a confrontation but a write in won't win...
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>>2138063
feel free to post it, folks could end up liking it
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>>2138070
Ugh, nothing I type seem to work, and feels forced.

At this point I just want to finish our maintenance work without annoying either Rhinox or Optimus by showing we can't get basic tasks done without starting any drama or trouble.

Bit meta but I also want to get rattraps help in checking the systems for any predicon viruses.
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>>2138103
Well at the risk of getting meta

Rhinox is more annoyed at the repairs themselves and that it turns out, there's much more work to be done. On the other side of that, he's glad you're finding them before it can become a major problem at an in opportune time.
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This does raise an interesting point

So how do you want to confront Rattrap

>Aggressively
>Playful teasing
>non-confrontational, keep it business
>Write in
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>>2137984
>Write in
We start by saying "Hey MouseRat!" Then we transform and swoop in garbing him with our claws and plopping him in front of the computer chair and say "wana run a detailed scan for any malicious viruses or anything? You wouldn't do anything to harm a lady like getting them shocked by energon now would you?"

God this came off so horribly.
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>>2138133
>Write in
Ask him to do the energon related repairs since we don't want to get shocked again, then when he gets to work we shout at rattrap to disengage there's a power surge, then mess with the lights turning them on and off.
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>>2138151
This.

Though I like >>2138137
as well.
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>>2138137
I could work with this, if folks support it.

>>2138151
hahahaha
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Alright then, if no one else....

I'm gonna need a persuasion and bluff check

2d100
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Rolled 32, 36 = 68 (2d100)

>>2138194
C'mon, give me one good roll at least.
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>>2138208
Uhhhhhhh.
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Rolled 85, 54 = 139 (2d100)

>>2138194
3rd times the charm
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Rolled 68, 57 = 125 (2d100)

>>2138194
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>>2138212
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>>2138212
what'd i miss
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Rolled 73, 54 = 127 (2d100)

>>2138194
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alright writing
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>Wait for Rhinox to leave and confront Rattrap

As Rhinox heads out of the room, you feel that now would be a good time to deal with Rattrap. You're not entirely convinced that Rattrap didnt have anything to do with it, but you figure he's been a enough of a pain, so it was time to have a bit of fun with him.

"Hey Rattrap, mind handling the rest of the couplings? I'm not looking to get shocked again."

Rattrap sets his socket wrench down. "Heheh, Yea you really should leave work like that to the professionals."

"Aw my hero." You mock him over dramatically. "Just get it up and running. The sooner things are fixed up, the less likely that 'we're all gonna die', right?"

"Pftt, you...make strong case." he says. "Alright, alright. Sheesh, what would you folks do without me."

You let the rat get to work, and make yourself look busy. Waiting a few mins you finally move on towards the console. You look for the settings for the lights and wait till you catch him causing some sparks. Once your moment arrives...

"AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" you screech out as you flicker the lights on and off.

"AAAAAAHHHHH!" Rattrap cries out as he smacks his head against a panel shelf.

You bust out laughing as you watch but Rattrap fall backwards out of the cubical as he tries to regain his bearings. "Oh. Ugh. Very freaking funny!"

"I thought so."

"You gotta screw loose or something? Sheesh, I don't know who's worse: you or the Preds?!"

>"Who you callin' a Pred?"
>"Serves you right for pulling that stunt earlier"
>"Me of course"
>"Oh come on, it was a joke. Suck it up."
>Write in
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>>2138340
>Write in
Hold up a mirror or reflective surface showing his reflection and say: "I thought it would be obvious."
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>>2138344
bit cheesy, but its just how the rat likes it.

........Or if the rat is not entertained, then say, what? I thought your kind liked it cheesy!
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>>2138340
Have you ever heard of mutually assured destruction rodent?
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>>2138347
Rodenticide?
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>>2138340
>>"Me of course"
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>>2138351
Pesticide
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

alright give me a roll to see how youre guys joke goes over

1d100
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Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>2138357
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Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>2138357
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Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2138357
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2138357
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Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>2138357
>>
alright writing
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Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>2138357
rolling late, but rolling all the same
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"Well, obviously me." you jokingly say.

"Lady, you got a few screws loose."

You blow on your fingertips, brush them against your chest and look at your nails. "Aw, whats the matter? Ever heard of mutually assured destruction? I thought all mice enjoyed cheese."

Rattrap stumbles over his words, "You..but,...ah...." He shakes his head, he just chuckles. "I will never get you Hooters."

"Right back at you, mouse."

"Well I'm glad to see you two are getting along better." Rhinox chimes in. "I hope you two have made some progress while I was seeing to other business?"

You and Rattrap look at each other. "Well..."

"Mostly. Atleast with the couplings."

Rhinox gives each of you a look, trying to read you both. "Well good to hear it. Lets get this completed." The large rhino moves over towards panel area, to over look the work done.

The three of you proceed to continue with the repairs.

Roll to see if you do a bit of a better job this time.

1d100+10 (teamwork bonus with Rattrap and Rhinox)
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Rolled 89 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2138414
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>>2138422

inb4 rattrap tries to take the credit.
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alright, well thats were we will leave off today. We will try and wrap this up tomorrow.

>>2138433
Well...maybe. but he might do it in good humor.
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Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>2138445

rolling sense motive
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2138448
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Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>2138414
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We'll be running in about 1 hr
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>>2139212
Have you ever thought about jogging?
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>>2139340
heh, i really should more often
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The three of you were able to make acceptional progress. With Rhinox leading the way and Rattrap around to do the stuff you didn't feel like doing, the three of you were able to get most of the work Rhinox needed to get done. Abiet that it took a substatial while longer than Rhinox had originally planned, but that was escentially due to the fact that you found (and created) a few previously unknown problems. No, not problems, "challenges" as Rhinox would say. There are no problems that a Maximal can't overcome. You feel you might have even pick up a thing or two from your two more tech savvy comarades but you still have some ways to go before you can consider yourself on their level.

"Whelp, that'd outta do it." Rhinox says closing off a panel. "I appricate the hand you two provided."

"Yeah, I know how impressive i can be." Rattrap says nonchalantly, "Though it helps when you're the brains of the duo." he jestures to you standing next to him. "Hooters was just hear for looks."

>"Shut up Rattrap"
>Use the socket wrench you still have and bop rattrap's head
>"We would've finished sooner if it wasn't for all the vermin chewed wires that needed replacing"
>Write in
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>>2139573
>"Shut up Rattrap"
>Use the socket wrench you still have and bop rattrap's head
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>>2139573
>"We would've finished sooner if it wasn't for all the vermin chewed wires that needed replacing"
They did look kinda ratty.
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>>2139573
>"Shut up Rattrap"
>Use the socket wrench you still have and bop rattrap's head
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alright writing
>>
Shut up should not be the best comeback we can think of.
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>>2139646
Its less of a comeback, and more of a in joke catchphrase from the show along with "we're all gonna die!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjqLEur1dNY
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>>2139660
I know but using it more than once per episode loses it comedic/shock effect.

I just realize the other posters choose
>Use the socket wrench you still have and bop rattrap's head
Not
>"We would've finished sooner if it wasn't for all the vermin chewed wires that needed replacing"
So it works with telling him to shut up.
If it was a comeback and we told him to shut up it would look bad for us. So my bad.
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>"Shut up Rattrap"
>Use the socket wrench you still have and bop rattrap's head

"Shut up, Rattrap", you say as you pop Rattrap on the head with the socket wrench he gave you earlier. You shake your head as the turns to try and stare you down.

"Hey!"

"Go rummage in a dumpster, vermin."

"Alright, alright. That's enough you two." Rhinox says shaking his head but still smiling. "Nightracer, I trust you're still interested in doing that system scan of your cloaking?"

You stop messing around and look at Rhinox, tossing the wrench behind you. "Sure if you're not too tired from all the work. How soon do you want to get started?"

"We can begin in a bit. I'm sure you'll want to hit a refresher first." He takes a whiff of his own arm. "Hmm, make that everyone."

Rattrap elbows you in the side, "What's all this now? Giving free scans under your chassis? Sheesh you know how to make your rounds don't ya?"

You tap your finger on your chin. "You know something Rat? I heard that some bots are able to EAT some of the local plants and wildlife as a means of maintaining their energy levels up."

"Mostly the Preds. What of it?"

You turn towards him with a twisted smile. Rattrap slowly backs away as you creep closer to him until his back hits the back of the wall. "Well I was thinking of following the natural order of things." You put an arm out, to lean in against the wall. "What do you say rodent? Join me for dinner?"

"I'd be careful, Nightracer." you turn to see Optimus heading into the room. "You wouldn't want to have to spit up a pellet." He gives you a cocked smile as he puts his hands on his hips.

"Oh, Optimus." You back away slowly from the vermin and run your hand along the side of your head. "What are you doing here?"

He chuckles, "Just came down to check on Rhinox's work. Glad to see you three getting along."

"Well a few rough edges here and there, but things fell into place..heh, eventually." Rhinox retorts.

>Well i should go and get ready for my close up
>I could us a hot oil bath before the scan
>Head up to the control room, sit back and wait till its time for the scan
>write in
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>>2139717
>I could us a hot oil bath before the scan
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>>2139717
>Well i should go and get ready for my close up
We get ready by taking a hot oil bath.
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>>2139717
>>I could us a hot oil bath before the scan
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>I could use a hot oil bath before the scan

You decide a some down time sounds good and excuse yourself. The rat's already slinked away; probably unsure of how serious you were about 'dinner'. Heading back towards your crew quarters its strangely quiet. The others must be out or on various duties. Heading into your personal area, you feel that you've earned a nice hot oil bath, if only to remove all the grime off. You really should pamper yourself more often.

You're not quite sure how long you have until you need to get back to work, so you decide you can take a bit more time enjoying your own company. Of course you can try callin someone up via comlink, though it would be limited to the ship.

>Just enjoy your bath till Rhinox calls
>Look up someone on the comlink, to chic chat with
>Call someone in for some company, you could use a shoulder rub as well
>Look over some of those notes about the alien anomalies
>Write in
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>>2139826
>>Look up someone on the comlink, to chic chat with
How about....Geez I don't know. Either Dinobot or Optimus. That sounds like fun.
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>>2139826
>>Look over some of those notes about the alien anomalies
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needin' a tie breaker
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>>2139845
supporting
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>>2139826
Notes
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>>2139826
Call someone in for some company, you could use a shoulder rub as well
Airazor
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alright writin'
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>>2139826
>Look over some of those notes about the alien anomalies
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>Look over some of those notes about the alien anomalies
While some conversation and some company is tempting, the Predacon's interrupted your personal investigation to the alien symbols last time.

You lean back and grab a near by data pad. You use resume looking over the information that Maximals have gathered on the aliens.

There are still a few items that you didnt get to read over, but you think you've got enough time for one.

>the image of a gold circle
>a strange looking egg shaped thing
>A purple obelisk/floating island
>strangely arranged standing stones
>Optimus encounter dissertation (requires hack roll to decrypt)
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>>2139894
>>strangely arranged standing stones
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Writing it up
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Hey Primus, have you considered making a discord server
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>>2139921
Kind of.

I've really never used Discord. i have it on my phone but i havent had much reason to do so. Pretty much a noob with it
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>Strangely arranged standing stones

You select the image of the rock formation. Its a peculiar sight to be sure, flat grass land with a unusually positioned rocks that in no way could be natural. Cross references of the Maximals that encountered it, Rhinox definitely shares the same instinct regarding it. Stranger still, if you didnt know better, it look like a key hole.

Further digging shows that it seems or atleast had previously given off an unusual reading or energy signature. Upon getting closer to the location, there was a center piece at one time, like an offering stone or alter, that a large number of stones were piled on, with in was stable energon that Optimus and Dinobot had moved into recover. The energon was destroyed after an altercation with the Predacons. But instead of a traditional explosion, it seemed to radiate and the stones and sent a signal into space.

As you examine the image more, your comlink comes to life

"Rhinox to Nightracer."

"Nightracer here."

"We're ready to go when you are. Meet me up here at the CR chamber for the scan to begin."

"Very well." You get out of your bath and give yourself a quick shake of your feathers. Your body glistening, like a brand new showroom starhopper. Setting a side the tablet, you head out and upstairs.

Once up stairs you catch Rhinox at standing by the center console. He seems to be putting the last preparations of your scan. Cheetor and Airazor are by the main terminal chitchatting and Optimus seems to be coming over to where Rhinox is.

>Approach Rhinox and get the scan underway
>Hit up Cheetor and Airazor, then Rhinox.
>Talk to Optimus, will be assisting?
>Write in
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>>2139942
>Approach Rhinox and get the scan underway
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>>2139946

supporting
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>>2139946
This
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alright (now that i found my post-it note from a few days ago)

gimme some rolls 1d100
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also i think i made the server on discord...not sure how to link it though
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>>2139966

okay, go to the server you created, left click its icon ,go to server settings, then invites, and create etiher a temp one or a permenet one then post it here
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>>2139969
https://discord.gg/3K6RMDe
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>>2139971
What have you done? You've doom us all!
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>>2139976
Problem?

>>2139960
Still needing some rolls guys
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>>2139976

resistnace is futile. join the collective.
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Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2139960
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Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>2139960
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Nobody roll! we're good now.
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Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>2139984
haha well if no one's gonna roll i guess i can start writing it up

also ignore the unimportant roll of possibly no significance whatsoever
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Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>2139984
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>>2139987
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>>2139988
well little to fear

that 95 still stands as the best roll, barring a crit fail which i doubt is going to happen
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Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>2139960
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Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>2139988

hold my energon
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>Approach Rhinox and get the scan underway

"Heya Rhinox, ready to get started?"

Rhinox turns to look over your form, a bit stunned but makes no real comments. Out of the corner of your eye, you notice that Cheetor has definately caught sight of you and with him completely distracted, Airazor has as well.

"Go ahead and enter the chamber." Rhinox opens the door as it lifts up. Entering inside, you stand by for the door to lower. "Beginning system scans. Try not too move too much."

You look through the small window through the door way, you see a holographic image of your frame as it begins to take its scan.

"So do you need me to pose? Its not exactly roomy in here but I'm a bit flexible."

Cheetor is about to say something, when Airazor give him a look. Spoilsport.

"That wont be necessary Nightracer." Optimus says.

"Oh come on, Boss bot. I was only playing around." you just shrug your shoulders.

The scans continue for a bit. Rhinox doesn't say much but makes a few 'hmms' and other remarks, but he's mostly mumbling to himself. That and the inside of the chamber wasn't exactly build for sound.

A few more cycles goes on before the door opens again.

"So doc, whats the verdict?" you say as you head over towards Rhinox.

"The scan was successful." He never makes eye contact, just keeps typing up the new information. "Our scanners will be able to pick up most if not any kind of cloaking device."

"Great work Rhinox." Optimus says, as Cheetor and Airazor nod approvingly.

"Well, if you're impressed with that, you'll be happy to hear that with what I've learned about Nightracers Tactical Cloak, i can even improve that."

Hey, now that's more like it.

[UPGRADE - TACTICAL CLOAK WILL NOW GIVE A +20 BONUS ON STEALTH ROLLS]

"Well things are definitely looking up I'd say." Optimus pats Rhinox on the shoulder.

"So a clean bill of health? I guess that makes me the perfect specimen huh?" You tease.

"Well....There were a few odd sensor detections while I was analyzing your superstructure, but it shouldn't be an worry."

"Huh, are you certain?"

Rhinox nods. "I doubt its anything. Could just be a remnant form earlier with the energon..."

You sigh and shrugs. "Alright, but do keep me in touch if you learn anything new."

You feel relieved that things are find; mildly annoyed that you'll have to go into the CR chamber for the upgrade, but hey atleast you're going to be even harder for the Preds to detect.

Right now though, you're looking forward to the next possible encounter.
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And that'll do it for this thread.

Hope everyone is enjoying the story and hope to catch you all later this week. Most likely either Weds or Thurs.

I'll see about updating the pastebin soon. and dont forget to join the discord chat if you guys have comments questions or just want to talk about the quest and such.

Thanks again and see you next time on BEAST WARS!
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>>2140011

Night Primus, thanks for running
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>>2140011
Night Primus, had fun buddy.
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>>2140013
>>2140015
Thanks for coming guys
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>>2140021
Anytime~




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