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Post by Carlos on Oct 5, 2012 3:00:51 GMT -6
"Ladies and gentlemen! We are gathered here to witness the 213th's Academia Supremus Duelist Tournament. That's right! Hosted every year we see some of thee most skilled combatants and THEE most powerful armors in the known galaxy," Broadcasted the young Meno Thelanius over the video and audio feeds.
The tournament originally was meant for students, but it has long since been opened for any interested parties, however there is an age limit to ensure that fewer ringers are brought in. Though often only the highest caliber killers would dare to enter due to the power of noble Armors.
The first match of the evening is soon set to commence. The Martial fields have taken on a grandier appearance with stands that rise over three stories high. The latest in protective glass safeguarding the fans. As well as several lasers to shoot down stray attacks to further insure the safety of the audience.
(I dunno if Pitman wants to go first, but I thought I should do him a solid and at least get it started.)
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Post by Pitman on Oct 5, 2012 15:45:15 GMT -6
Ven
Ven walked into the room assigned for him as different techs and Doctor Elizabeth worked on his Power Armor.
"So Doctor what is the verdict?", Ven soon asked.
Elizabeth turned to Ven then replies, "Well my lord everything looks fine just remember the parts cannot be strain for too long. Yesterday's battle was short enough to not strain the joint and armor. Though it is a fully capable armor its still a prototype and still known issues."
"Well as long as your monitoring the whole thing everything should be fine no?", Ven soon stated.
"Your over optimistic....", Elizabeth soon noticed.
"Eh don't worry oh by the way I have this data pad I want you to work my Aurora to get this ready. Just want you guys to begin a special surprise...", Ven soon said as he handed over the data.
Just then his terminal received the full listing of the tournament contestants. Looking at it he noticed that there was 32 contestants all divided into 4 divisions of 8 participates. William was near the end with Ven in Division 2 Match #4, but other names he didn't recognize but one of them he looked at it harder not believing it.
"Well I knew they were allowing others but to allow.... him?", Ven soon said out loud.
"Allow who?", Elizabeth soon asked.
"Here let me bring it up the name may surprise you.", Ven soon said.
Elizabeth looked they did a double take at the name.
"Interesting he is in Division 1 Match #1.", Elizabeth soon stated.
"This is odd... why would he be here of all places isn't he busy doing other things?", Ven soon asked himself.
"Well this will be interesting do the audience know all the names?", Elizabeth soon asked.
"Nope... they like to keep people in suspense.", Ven soon said.
'All Participates Please Note the competition will begin in a moment's notice!!', the intercom soon stated.
"Well its almost show time.", Ven soon said looking up at the name.
Karli
Karli was sitting in a special booth normally only reserved for the Student Council and was wearing regular clothing. She saw the stadium filled up not only with students but some guests even some very rich commoners were about. The Tournament was the opening tournament for many of series of Tournaments across the Empire, all eventually leading to the Inter-Academic Grand Tournament the biggest when entire Academy's send team of their best power armor representatives to win the cup. She continued drinking some ice tea as she looked at her monitor wondering who will be first out the door.
William Ralgos
He was nervous never in his life he would be afraid, other nobles he can handle but Ven... Ven was a demon in human form who managed to take out an infamous Bounty Hunter a legend in the underground world in fact many down there will know soon who killed The Duke but regardless it scared him.
'At least I can win my own matches to the finals many lords here know their place...'
Regardless he sat in his room with that hangover but also fear.
Esmeralda Darcy
Esmeralda sat with her knight nearby with a data pad in her lap. She was different from noble almost, happy to Felicia. Yes she was many of her plans are coming to fruition and today the day that William Ralgos arrogance and foolishness coming to a close. She continued look like she was having a good time as noted her datapad blinked showing the match line up. She did have connections after all and was always informed in everything. But the first name made her eyes went wide then she smirked.
'Interesting.... the first match will be interesting...'
On Aurlia
"Oi Uncle who you think will win?", a young girlish voice soon asked.
"I am not sure we will see all participates soon enough. Just be patient like the others.", the older man soon said.
"Ya... to think he was an idiot and went to the tournament... figures...", a younger man's voice soon said.
"Your cousin wanted to go there and wants to prove himself now that Ven is to be the heir.", the same older man soon said.
"Figures... Ben always had a rivalry with Ven... but to participate in this tournament?", Jin Avenor soon asked outloud.
"My son wants to prove himself, Ben Avenor is no slouch ever since Ven beaten him in the Order of the Blue Roze to become the apprentice of the Grand Master Martin and becoming the chosen to be taught the Way of the Blazing Rose. He always has a bit of jealously... No he has trained and trained hard in fact he may surpass Ven in the other art form of our people. The Way of the Shelled Rose is not taken lightly either.", Ken Avenor soon stated.
"Ken I see you made how are the Generals doing?", Lin Avenor soon asked.
"Same old same old I made it in time to see this at the palace. I hear even mother is watching from her chambers... she is interested even in her advanced age.", Ken replied.
"Right... anyways Kaitlin please sit and be patient...", Lin soon said to the niece though she was no true Avenor more of a half sibling to Ven and Luresia.
"Fine fine Uncle Lin...", Kaitlin Alvolesse replied.
On HIMS Annaroze
Luresia Avenor sat in her chambers as the HUMS Annaroze left Echelon much earlier being sent to another part of the empire on another mission she couldn't stay to see the tournament. At least she saw it on her monitor as they were still having no issues her first in command continued running the ship with her absent.
Somewhere in an Unknown Location
"My Lord the tournament is...", a unknown man soon said to be cut off.
"I can see myself... I will watch in great interest what the new generation can do.", the voice of an much older middle aged man soon said as he sat on his chair.
Arena
Marak Booth came up to the Arena Briefing Control room being one of the three judges he soon says over the intercom.
"Alright Maggots listen up!! Out there is is billions of people watching and all honor you have will be shown to the world!! Let me give you the rules of the Tournament before we go out there!! Remember your goal is not kill the enemy!! There is a very large platform that no one must land outside it!! If you do its a ring out and automatically lose! In case of both falling out both lose! As well yielding is another way for victory but on no circumstances you are to kill your opponent!! This is not a Duel of Honor but a Duel for glory!! Now Maggots prepare yourself as the tournament first match begins!! First off will be Corrine Levita Versus Earl Ben Avenor!!"
Soon Corrine Levita and Ben were already near the two doors on opposite sides to outside the arena. Ben looked a bit like Ven but slightly older being 18 not 17 like Ven. Though his eyes were different they were Ruby Red. Ben double checked his systems then smiled.
'Watch me Cousin! Watch me impress you with the hard training I suffered for the last 5 years!!'
Soon both came out of the doorway the tournament begun.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 5, 2012 17:30:38 GMT -6
James enters his room where a team of people are checking his power armor. When one of them noticed him, they all stopped what they were doing to salute him.
"Carry along, make sure it's working at the peak and won't malfunction."
"Yes sir! It'll be completely tuned to your request!"
Waiting by the side are Elena and Reimu. Elena is just here to wish James good luck, but Reimu however, have something to report to him about.
"I got the job done, that fool received the pill and the letter."
"Hm? Make sure no evidence remain."
"Don't worry I got it covered, the letter will turn to ashes within a few minutes, and the pill is the same as a regular enhancer. Just that we got the lab to concentrate 10 times the safe amount into that one pill, he'll die from exhaustion and heart problem after 10 minutes or so."
"Good, and don't forget to arrange a meeting for the two of them before their match begins. Now lets see what the other fools can do..."
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[William's side]
A few moments ago, Reimu knocked on the door to William's room. She left a letter and started leaving, only turning to wink and wave at William when he comes out.
(Letter) 'Good day Mr Ralgos, I noticed that you might be a bit worried about Marquis Avenor after that show from before. So I thought I'd lend you hand, included with the letter is a new type of physical enhancer. After taking the pill it should start working after 2-3 minutes, and give you incredible strength, speed, and stamina. But I must warn you, it will only last for a short amount of time. Another thing is, as it is a new medicine, it could have unknown side effects, so I recommend you only use it if you have to. Good luck. -From a friend."
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Post by Carlos on Oct 5, 2012 21:36:02 GMT -6
Skip! Just do you matches. I'm not gonna be fighting. So I guess we can have Pitman do his match first.)
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Post by Pitman on Oct 6, 2012 14:55:34 GMT -6
Division One Match #1: Corrine Levita Versus Ben Avenor
As both Ben and Corrine came to the arena cheers erupted as the first match was about to begin. The names were announced and the text spread who were they. As Ben prepared himself he had many assortment of weapons mostly a shield and a few others. His armor looked a bit bulkier then normal, soon the Battle began. As the match was fought both Corrine and Ben battled, as cheers erupted as different weapons were in use. It looked like a melee of old from ancient times of Old Terra, as knights would duel. As the battle continue Ben was at the edge of the Arena as Corrine prepared to end it with her spear. Ben inside his helmet smirked as he took out a chain and ball but more advance as he quickly dodged to the left and use it to smash Corrine's back toward out of the Arena.
"RING OUT!! Winner Earl Ben Avenor!!", one of the referee soon said out loud.
Cheers erupted as the first match within 10 minutes came to a close as many were exciting first match.
Ven
"Well well cousin has gotten much better the entire time he knew what weapon to counter Corrine's weapon at the precise moment of need. He didn't use up his energy wastefully and pretty much showed he is quite skilled.", Ven soon said as he watched.
"So I take your cousin is that good?", Elizabeth soon asked.
"Well that depends... he went a completely different path then me and went with the more traditional Way of the Shelled Rose Pedal. I recognize it completely due to it is what most Knights who are skilled on Aurlia use. Though there is other forms which have become popular as normal skills and other culture styles too. It is just my own style is much more harder due to precision and mobility is key. As well as having to be perfect or die. The path my cousin choose is more defensive based but it can allow endurance on the battlefield and one can last the longest. Only a few can completely master it as the higher skills will allow those defenses to be used offensively.", Ven replied.
Ven continued to watch as the next couple of matches began.
William Ralgos
William read the letter and saw the pill, smiling he simply put it hidden on him to allow him to eat it when the times comes 'if' he needed it. For now knowign James is on his side he knew he could win now. No fears in his eyes only malice.
Division 1 Matches 2-4
As the rest of Division one Matches went buy different sorts of people showed some nobles showed as well as commoners. The different styles the different ways it was almost like completely unrelated places gathering in one place. As each of the victors took their price one yielded well the rest were ring out.
As soon as Division 2 matches began the first one of Division 2 was announced. With the names Karls West a Bounty Hunter Versus Ven Avenor.
Aurlia
"YA GO COUS!!", Kaitlin yelled out as everyone in the room clapped at Ben's moving up to.
As the rest of matches of Division 1 continued the rest of the family were drinking drinks and enjoying themselves it was one of the few rare events after all.
As a break for Division 2 happened they were discussing the different people til the screen went back as the matches were to resume.
"Division 2 is about to begin! The 5th Match of the first round is another surprise!! As match 1 had Earl Ben Avenor, a new twist!! The next match is that of The Bounty Hunter Karls West Versus no other then Marquis Ven Avenor!!"
"Say what?!!", the family soon all said at the same time.
HIMS Annaroze
As Luresia Avenor sat in her quarters watching and doing some paper work she was wondering how Ben got into the tournament then when the next match was announced her head picked up.
'Ven??!
Elsewhere in a private booth
"As you can see gentlemen this new Power Armor is the DX Series Prototype Mark I Enhanced Edition. I modified the original design to make it battle ready for this tournament. The test pilot is that of Marquis Ven Avenor as you know younger brother of the deceased Gen Avenor who was the first to support this project. The Repulsor Engine within the Power Armor is more energy efficient then the Plasma Engines of normal armors but has same power of push. But due to its a prototype its still not fully ready for true battle. You will see in this tournament the power of the Power Armor and why you should support the project to eventually make more mass production version one day.", Doctor Luka said to the different nobles of the Imperial Court who all sat in the booth.
Some others were not present but on screens but observing this.
"That maybe but til we have proof why we should support the DX Series must be shown.", one of the nobles soon said.
"Do not worry let us be amazed by the show!", Doctor Luka soon said with a smirk.
Division 2 Match 5 Karls West Versus Marquis Ven Avenor
As Ven came out of the doors toward the arena the people were cheering obviously not for him but for the sake of the tournament. His Power Armor stayed on him but notably he wore no helmet that covered his face. His Monocle Visor read all the feed as he was carrying a Lance and Shield ready to go. As he saw the man looked different from the Duke obviously wearing a Power Armor and looked to carry different assortment of weapons.
He was ready til he heard, "Well well the boy who managed to kill the infamous The Duke. In that short time of 24 hours your name as spread like wildfire across the underworld. To think a young boy can kill a legend.... lets see how well you can do against me."
Ven knew everyone could hear them talk and he simply replies, "Well it is more like he bit too much he could chew."
"We will see... we will see.", Karls soon replied.
Suddenly the referee soon yells, "Fifth Match of the 213th's Academia Supremus Duelist Tournament BEGIN!!"
Suddenly Karl moved quickly Ven was on the defensive for now not wishing to show his true skills yet. He prepared his Lance and Shield, in traditional Aurlian combat skills. Karls first used his ranged weapons firing different gun after gun as Ven either dodged or blocked the incoming fire. The Battle continued as Ven hardly moved a muscle as he continued this in a skillful manner til Karls moved in with twin Swords to come in melee. Left, right, Upper it looked like Karls was waiting continuously assaulting Ven's Shield but not managing to scratch the Power Armor. As Karl jumped back his two shoulders suddenly appeared large plasma cannons that could easily destroy Ven's Shield. Quickly Ven activated his Repulsor Engines and using his lance at full speed smacked right into Karls' own armor unable to move due to his shoulder amounted cannons being pushed all the way out of the Arena and into the field that protected the audience with a large thump hit the ground.
"RING OUT Winner Marquis Ven Avenor!!", the referee soon screamed out with a massive cheer.
Ven simply turned to walk out of the arena as Karls was helped by a few medics as he was completely knocked out from the force.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 6, 2012 16:28:50 GMT -6
[Division 3 Match 5]
James slowly walks into the area, fully equip in his Power Armor. His Power Armor is almost completely silver in base color, but the sharp eyed ones might noticed that it briefly changes into different color when he activates it, perhaps hinting at some sort of stealth ability. Much if not all of his body, including the joints, are covered by the armor. But it looks like the armor itself is flexible enough to not reduce his mobility, allowing him to do actions just like when he not using it. The remaining part is the helm, which like most of the armor, is protected by the plating with the exception of the small goggle parts so he could see.
There's no apparently weapon on it, at least not on the outside, looks like it's a close range, melee based Power Armor. On the back of the armor is the symbol of Gransela, the Horsemen of War riding on a red horse.
Mean while, his opponent is Pierre Simmons, who is wearing a lighter set of Power Armor. Holding a Rapier on his main hand, and a Laser Pistol on the other. From his last few fights, he seem to be able to use his speed to hold back the opponent until he could deliver a clean hit.
"Let us have a fair and glorious fight, Marquis Gransela."
He holds his rapier on front of him to show his respect to his opponent. While James just nods and get ready.
"Very well, lets see how long you will last Mr Simmons..."
"Ready... begin!"
Right after it start, James starts charging towards his opponent, each one of his steps are able to cause cracks in the ground as his legs pushes him forward at great speed. Pierre takes a step forward to meet James' charge with a thrust of his rapier, but to his surprise, the step stops a tiny distance in front of his armor.
"What!? A barri-"
"Don't think you have too much time to be shocked... ha!"
A upper kick was enough to push the rapier aside, and knock Pierre off balance. But before the second hit, Pierre managed to jump to the side and start shooting with the laser pistol, though that didn't have much effect either.
"Not bad, no wonder you managed to get this far..."
"Even that won't work...!?"
The two exchanges hits a few more times, Pierre's attacks didn't do any visible damage, but managed to keep dodging. James then manage to break the rapier will a well aimed punch.
"My rapier!? Gah!!"
Then another punch, this time finally landing square on Pierre's chest, causing a decent size dent and cracks to form on his armor. Then a right hook on the side of his head, just before the impact, James moves so his fingers adds another wave of force to the hit.
The two heavy hits seems to have did quite some damage, and caused Pierre to be stunned and dizzy, but the fight is not over yet. In a last ditch effort to win, Pierre charges forward and attack with the broken rapier without any defensive actions, knowing that James won't risk disqualification to kill him.
"Looks like you got a bit of brain... but that little bit aren't enough to gain you victory, not against me."
James easily dodge the attack, then grab Pierre's face, then slams him on the ground. He held back a bit so Pierre won't die, but he sure won't wake up for a while. Standing back up, he looks to the judge, who comes over to check on Pierre.
"....He's still breathing, KO! The Winner is Marquis James Eliot Gransela!!"
Like in other matches, a team of medics come to take Pierre away for medical attention. James just ignores it and leaves.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 7, 2012 13:39:22 GMT -6
Cirenia arrived at the tournament in time to watch the start of the Tournament. Patriel had refused to attend because he did not care to watch. However before leaving, she said. "If you don't show up, I'll tell Femyael you kidnapped me"
"Who would believe that!?" Patriel had shouted back, but she left with a smirk. So now here was at the tournament, arriving after James' match. He took his seat in the nobles section of the stands, but stayed away from the Crowned Princess' VIP box.
The fight ended with one Francis De La Roe winning the match by brutally killing his opponent. Even though the man was clearly about to surrender. Francis turned and removed his helmet and faced the VIP box, bowing to the Princess, even blowing her a kiss.
Cirenia grinned as he got up with a rose in hand, she looked about to throw it to the man, but then flicked it with deadly speed and accuracy, at Patriel's head. Who fortunately caught it between his fingers, shooting a narrowed gaze at the Princess, this the kind of scene he was hoping to avoid.
Francis down below became infuriated, linking his voice system to the speakers. "I Francis De La Roe wish to fight you! Patriel Sarcanus!" Shouted the nobleman.
"No thank you," Patriel said flatly as he got up and started to walk away, a blank expression. "I'm not even in this stupid tournament."
This brought a bit of a murmur through the crowd because of his slight against the tournament.
"If Francis De La Roe renounces his position in the tournament, defeats Marquis Patriel Sarcanus, I will afford him the honor of having my first kiss!" Cirenia announced to everyone.
Patriel immediately clenched the rose in his hand, the thorns biting into his palm, causing blood to drip down from it. Looking up at her with could only be surmised as a restrained look of annoyance or hatred.
"I will give the same to Patriel should he prove the victor!" The Princess added, looking down at him with smile that just taunted him to his very core.
"I accept the challenge!" Patriel shouted back angrily. Then stormed off to prepare his power armor. This time he would use a different model.
A few minutes later the match was set to begin. Patriel entered with his new power armor. A far less bulky set that more closely resembled the human body. A solid shield on the left arm and what looked like three different weapons holstered at his back. It also had maneuvering thrusters on each shoulder, behind and to the side of each thigh.
"I hope you're ready to meet your end. I will have that kiss," Francis said confidently as he lowered the faceplate of his helmet.
Patriel had a strong gaze on the man. Saying nothing to the man's reply. They'd put him in a really bad mood today. The screws on his faceplate locked in and he nodded to the judge.
"BEGIN!"
The maneuvering thrusters on Patriel's armor immediately fired up and he glided across the surface of the arena. His opponent quickly raised his great sword up in his arms. It was massive blade with microthrusters to give it's swing greater speed and afford him a little more control over it.
Sliding side to side, just before he would attack, Patriel's armor spun away, coming around further to the side of Francis. At the same time he'd drawn his first weapon, a morning star with a retractable chain, the spiked ball smashed into the side of Francis causing him to lose balance.
Patriel quickly followed this up, charging directly at the man, using a weapon that looked lick a cleave. It glowed with super heated plasma. He used it to sever Francis' weapon hand. Because of the heat of the weapon the wound was instantly cauterized preventing any bleeding. Looming over the other man who was whining in agony.
"You're a vain petty boy, aren't you?" Patriel said, leaning down with his father's knife, deactivating the particle accelerator, slicing the left side of the man's elegant face.
When he rose he made to leave the arena, but Cirenia was waiting there for him, she was expectant. Removing his helmet entirely, he leaned down to her eye level, but only placed a kiss upon her cheek. Then he started away.
Cirenia was a bit pleased, but also a little angry, it was the only way the Imperial Family would tolerate someone kissing her outside of marriage and he blew it.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 7, 2012 15:07:13 GMT -6
Ven
As he watched the many matches even James and surprisingly Patriel's special duel he simply shook his head.
"I can't believed that happened." Ven commented.
"Well it is the only way of the Imperial Line can get some so I hear.... anyways I been reviewing the Power Armor since the end of your match good job at keeping the strain down for now. We need the armor in tact as possible though he DO have spare parts just in case.", Elizabeth soon said.
Ven shrugged only to hear the 2nd Round was about to begin with Ben Avenor fighting some Count Luthor Kazhura. As Ven watched his cousin battle him it was already 10:30am almost noon and wondered if all matches can be done in time. As the match continued for 10 minutes to his surprise he noticed how Ben's attacks were near perfect in defense and countered at the right moments without using much energy.
"Figures... he did get much better then I thought he would... if I do fight him that will be interesting.", Ven commented.
Just as another three more matches passed it was Ven's turn as he noticed 11am.
"Well I think its my turn again..", Ven commented.
Division 2 Round 2 Match #19: Viscount Enrique Galaviz Versus Marquis Ven Avenor
Ven once again came out on to the arena with many people cheering, he knew the victor will be allowed to go into the quarter finals of the tournament to determine the division winners. As he prepared himself he noticed something odd, this guy was literally dancing on to the stage and looked to be more of a entertainer then a fighter.
"What the fuck?", Ven managed to say as Enrique Galaviz danced as many people were woed.
"Hahaha!! You shall see I will win as my last enemy so fell in love my my grace!! I shall win and I shall become this years Champion!! Hahahaha!", the man said in his power armor which looked more decorated then a battle armor.
"Who the hell is this guy?", Ven managed to ask.
"He is soo cute!!", Elizabeth said over the radio line in his ear piece which made him mentally face palm.
'What is wrong with you people!!'
"Now my dear Marquis how you wish to lose yielding or ring out or a knock out so many possibilities!!", Enrique soon said well still managing to dance.
"Uhh neither?", Ven managed to reply for the match to begin.
Enrique suddenly went from dancing... into a deadly art of duel blades as he quickly well gracefully charged toward Ven at high speed as he notice Plasma Engines on his armor finally.
'Oh fuck!'
Quickly putting his shield up the blade dancer literally moved around Ven like a quick fly attacking him in all directions and if it wasn't for Ven's own training he would of lost that quickly. Using his shield best of his abilities it was becoming more annoying then anything. He could hear cheers of many women all cheer for Enrique which just annoyed him even more! He simply calmed down then suddenly shield match Enrique who at his surprise was surprised then finished him off with his lance using his pull power of his Repuslor Engines on his feet again like before. Suddenly a Ring out was heard as Enrique landed outside the arena and actually knocked out.
Ven simply left the Arena a bit annoyed at the man he fought.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 7, 2012 17:40:45 GMT -6
"Ring Out! Winner, Marquis James Eliot Gransela!"
This time the battle ended faster than the last, his opponent tried to use a series of heavy firearms to keep James from getting close, but James managed to dive below most of the shots and throws the opponent out of the ring.
But after these few matches it's more clear to the crowd now, it's not a barrier but more of a series of focused, smaller beam shields that assist in both defending and attacking of the Power Armor. In exchange for a smaller protective area, they are more durable than regular shields, strong enough to be used as attacks.
The same type of equipment seems to help increase his speed by providing a boost when he dashes forward, similar to how thrusters work. Which also increase the powers and speed of his hits.
But of course, having these concentrated shields means that his overall defense is lower, but is still acceptable for a close range armor. At least it won't fall apart in a few hits, and usually his own personal skills help in reducing the damage that he receives... but in this case, there's a few holes and dents here and there from the bullets.
"Tsk, at least that's the last one for now... and good things it didn't hit any vital parts."
He turns to leave, time to get some rest and repair for the Power Armor... not that there's any reason to stay behind and watch.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 7, 2012 22:06:28 GMT -6
Patriel left the tournament and had not returned. Cirenia remained and watched the matching. She smiled throughout, never truly excited, but seemingly enjoying herself. She was glad for one, her status kept unwanted guests away, she could barely tolerate people like that Francis De La Roe. She'd met a few when she came of age. They'd use a lot of their political clout to get introductions with her. They were shallow pretenders, feigning interest in her, trying to make her believe they weren't there simply to advance their own House.
Femyael cleared her throat. Letting the Princess know she wished to speak to her.
"Yes?" Cirenia asked not turning away from the tournament.
"My lady...I have ever been your shadow, I would not feign to have greater wisdom then thee," Femyael said trying to choose her words carefully. She felt Cirenia's hand over hers.
"Always speak your mind my sister," Cirenia told her, but still not looking away from the matches.
Femyael felt a swell of emotion in her heart that she seldom felt.
"My lady... I do not think it wise for you to see Patriel. Though he is part of one of the Greater Houses. His House is isolationist, prideful, and somewhat of a political pariah," Femyael explained.
"You have nothing to worry about. This is merely my father's gift. Allowing me to spend a little time among others outside of the Imperial Court, in a less.. complicated capacity." Cirenia explained, turning her head to smile to her body for just a moment.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 8, 2012 3:23:58 GMT -6
Ven
As Ven continued to monitor all the victors of each match he noticed James own power armor likely based on using shield emitters as an offensive weapon. Ven already figured this the last time he fought him though back then the armor looked to a prototype and had issues. This armor seemed to be actually working perfecting now which made Ven wondered if his Way of the Blazing Rose can actually beat this it would be a first time too. As he continued to study everything he looked at the audience cameras noticing different people cheering and enjoying himself he continued to look til he passed the Princess noticing she was happy but indifferent too which made him ponder.
'Hrmm odd... with what happened earlier I got my suspicions... ok I blame stupid Kaitlin for this but as she puts it. Classic case of pretending to hate you but actually like you. Ughh if so does that mean she actually wants to kill me?! Ok calm down no need to worry.'
He then continued to turn it til he passed Esmeralda who was with her knight Dame Quinlann which she too looked to enjoy herself. He instantly thought of what happened the night prior which made him shake his head as the others in the room noticed him blushing for a second but was largely ignored.
'The Quarterfinals begin with Earl Ben Avenor Versus Earl Charles Momoria!!', Ven heard the next match up.
As Ven watch he noticed this time Ben was had a harder time and it lasted 12 minutes instead of the usual 10... regardless as Ben won the match as Division 1 Winner. He noticed Ben turned at the camera and put two fingers at his eyes then pointed a single finger at the camera.
"Well Ben looks like that is a challenge for me huh...", Ven commented knowing full well how Ben acted.
"Oh Lord Avenor one slight problem your shield was badly damaged in the last match and will need to be worked on... we can get it done by next match but not this current one.", Elizabeth soon stated.
"Well I guess I will change my weapon load out.", Ven soon said as he got both his Particle Accelerator Custom Katana and a Jumonji Yari.
"Alright... its time.", Ven soon said as he suited up.
Division 2 Round 3 Match #26
"Well ladies and gentlemen! With one victor for Division 1 who will become the Division 2 champion!! The victor then will make into the Semi finals of the tournament!! Who will win the heir to the Avenor family and so far shown to knock out his opponents without much effort, Marquis Ven Avenor or will this Knight from the Western Section of the Empire Sir Alexander Kane be victorious?!!", Meno Thelanius broadcasted.
"Well got to be interesting as Sir Alexander Kane uses a Halberd but shown earlier using a pile bunker as well as a Gatling mode in it!! I am not sure how this will turn out but so far it will be interesting!", Another commentator soon added in.
As the crowd cheered it was now 1pm pass noon and the sun continued to shine across the arena. As the doors opened first out was Sir Alexander Kane who had his House colors of red over him and a cape. He looked to be that of a Knight Templar more then an Knight. As he walked on the stage soon Ven exited out the door this time in a different assortment of weapons. Using a custom Jumonji Yari for anti Power Armor combat held on his right hand and his katana was put on the back part of his Power Armor he looked a bit different from before.
"Well this is new looks like Ven Avenor is now using another assortment of weapons from last! Does this mean he will be using a different tactics?", Meno Thelanius soon said over as everyone continued to cheer.
"I am not sure Meno but I am not familiar with these weapons used by House Avenor before since they hardly ever compete in tournaments.", the commenter soon said.
As Ven and Alexander soon set their positions ready with Alexander soon says, "May you show your skills as a knight my Lord Avenor."
"Thanks as you do as well Sir Kane.", Ven replied with all the hear.
"Well look at that its rare to see this since most competitors rather bad mouth each other!", Meno soon said.
"Remember keep it clean!! Now the match between Marquis Ven Avenor and Sir Alexander Kane!! BEGIN!!", the referee soon shouted.
Ven was ready this time with his Yari in set into a different stance then before. As the battle begun Sir Alexander soon fired his Gatling gun first with Ven moving to the left dodging the incoming bullets using his repulsor engines on his body to move at the right moments. As Ven moved in closer he soon used his Yari which was in fact a high speed vibration weapon to strike at Sir Alexander with his longer reach. Sir Alexander countered with his Halberd which was more of a heated weapon.
Both weapons clashed as a long loud cling was heard as sparks flew. This continued for over 4 minutes of endless assaults as both managed to not gain an advantage over the other. It was until Ven's fighting style suddenly changed which then Alexander had a tougher time to keep up as Ven strikes moved move rapidly and harder to predict being a style he and mostly almost no one would recognize.
'Roaring Beast!! Rising Falcon!! Diving Eagle!! Lightning Piercing Strike!!' Ven continued to chat in his mind as he used the Way of the Blazing Rose on Alexander.
Soon Alexander was unable to keep up as his armor was slowly damaged and he began to panic. As the battle roared Ven used a feint and turned his Yari in a way to allow Alexander to use hsi Pile Bunker to be used on Ven as Alexander charged forward to strike at Ven, Ven suddenly used this moment and used his spear as an obstacle. He then took out his Katana very rapidly and stroke hard on Alexander as he slashed forward upward and then downward on his back.
'Phantom Blade!!', Ven mentally roared.
Alexander soon fell to the ground still alive but bleeding as the attacks managed to pierce his armor.
Ven turned the knight over and aimed his blade at Alexander soon shouting, "YIELD!"
"Hahaha.... I guess there is many others out there who have skills I never heard of... good show my lord you bested me. I yield.", Alexander soon said.
"End of Match and Division 2 Winner Marquis Ven Avenor!!", Referee soon shouted.
Ven sheathed his blade and helped Alexander up with Ven replying, "Your very good Sir Kane for once I had to use my true skill against you. Get stronger and maybe we can duel again one day."
"Well look at the show of sportsmanship the division 2 winner is that of Avenor!! Who would of thought first time in history half of the finalist are Avenors!! This got to be one for the history books!!", Meno soon broadcasted.
Ven soon left the arena and he noticed James for the next match.
As he walked along Ven soon says, "Look luck out there... can't wait for our rematch."
He continued back toward his room to have check ups on his armor.
On Aurlia
"AWESOME BOTH COUS AND BROTHER MADE IT TO THE SEMI FINALS!!", Kaitlin cheered.
"Well this is unexpected... normally Avenors never participate in tournaments nor get two of them in the Academia Supremus Duelist Tournament.", Ken Avenor soon noted.
"Regardless both of them make us proud, regardless what happens we shall see who will win.", Lin Avenor soon added in.
William
William Ralgos sat in his room watching the entire thing, a bit still nervous but losing his mind he managed to win each match through blackmails and other ways. He wasn't that good of a fighter more average for a noble but he looked at the damn pill in his hand.
"With this.. I can win just you wait Marquis Avenor... I will destroy you!!", William soon said in a psychopathic way.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 8, 2012 19:46:54 GMT -6
Cirenia had kept a passive smile on her face, but the faded over time, she felt like the matches were becoming entirely too one sided. She wanted to leave, but as this was a national event, it would not look well. Though obviously Patriel cared very little for his own standing among the other Houses. Thinking to what Femyael said, they were a pig headed lot, strangely Cirenia found herself wishing she could be like them.
Just then Ven won his round. The Crowned Princess made a show of clapping and using the same smile she had on before. A thought crossed her mind, how far could she have gone in this tournament? Could she have let as many opponents live?
Cirenia dismissed these thoughts and continued to watch.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 9, 2012 17:26:20 GMT -6
As the Division 3 match up was already decided with no other contenders in division 3, Division 4 match went under way and soon Earl William Ralgos was proclaimed winner. As it was hitting 3pm the 4th Round was to begin except differently from years before.
Ven
"What?", Ven soon said as Marak Booth soon said over the monitor in front of him, "That is correct all four contestants will be dropped randomly into the Martial Fields Danger Training Sector. There the system will have different scenery as well many different ways of fighting. It is to make it more exciting for those watching as the systems make it much harder to win. Only two victors can win this which then the finals will begins on a platform in the sky."
"I see thank you..", Ven soon said as the monitor feed changed by to statistics.
"So I take you need all your weapons just in case?", Doctor Elizabeth soon asked.
"Most likely... I don't like this in the Danger Sector with William and James alone would be hard. Simply because I don't trust them what they do at least the safety of the sector should be turned on so no one would die except by another contestant.", Ven soon says well pondering his situation.
Ben
Ben was informed by Marak Booth what was to happen which made me a bit depressed. He would of rather fought his cousin in the arena to show he was the better man now. Alas now forced into this he had to do this, he prepared all his weapons and even included his Full Armor Pack on the armor which would make him bulky but more protected.
'I will win this... I will show you cousin who should of been chosen as the heir of the Way of the Blazing Rose by using the Way of the Shelled Pedal.'
He soon got ready.
William
'Perfect!! Perfect!! With Marquis James in this 4 way match it would almost guarantee me to finding Ven Avenor!'
Everything was looking good he had that pill ready has it put into his helmet to feed him if he needed it which likely he will.
'For now I will simply keep this in reserve!! Yes my revenge!!'
Esmeralda
Esmeralda soon looked at her feed which at her surprise the slight change of plans which made her smirk.
"Interesting... I wonder why they doing it this way..", Esmeralda soon said out loud in front of Felicia.
The Arena Audience
"Well folks looks like there is a slight change of plans!! The match instead of two different matches to determine the finalist but a four way battle royale in the Academia's underground Danger Sector!! This will be the first time that we will be allowed to broadcast the sector in the history!! What kinda of place it is? Well from what I am told a maze and different sections changing at a whims notice!! Who knows how will this turn out!!", Meno soon said excitingly.
This was broadcasted to all and including those watching a true history making moment.
Aurlia
"This is unexpected.", Lin soon said as he watched.
"What does this mean uncle Lin? Does that mean cous and brother's match won't happen?", Kaitlin soon asked.
"No it doesn't mean that it means it will be quite different fro ma normal match up more of a simulation of what a battlefield can be like then a true match.", Lin soon replied.
"That is what worries me... three weeks since our nephew's death, now both my son and other nephew in this tournament, then this? I don't like it at all.", Ken soon said with very very suspicious eyes.
Elsewhere
"Oh... this will be interesting", an older man soon said at his chair.
"My lord your son sent a message, the testing of the new tablets will be conducted as we speak. Our 'friend's' son can be blamed for it.", the other person in the room said.
"Oh this shall be truly interesting indeed... will the ten times dose experimental pills do a human body. I shall watch with joy.", the man soon finished.
Lurescia
Lurescia soon stopped as she heard what was said which made her worried this wasn't normally happened. She was greatly fearing something bad was about to occur.
In an Unknown Location in Echelon
"My Lord it is done the system will be hijacked for 15 minutes after 5 minutes into the match. They won't be able to stop it as well I managed to cover our traces of tampering, but are you sure my lord? 'He' is going to be in it.", an unknown person soon said to his communicator.
"Do not worry things will progress as planned and he knows as well I informed him before this tournament.", Earl Krutus soon said on his end.
"As you wish my lord I shall now be heading out before anyone even suspects a thing.", the unknown person soon said.
"Good Luck.", Earl Krutus soon finished.
At the Arena
Earl Krutus soon came out of the restroom and to the highest point of the stadium as he saw the many lords were cheering on the announcement.
'Silly fools... give them more blood and they jump like sharks. They are so easily controlled no wonder the Emperor has kept the Empire under his thumb for so long! Let us begin... Ven Avenor and Ben Avenor your days have come to an end!!'
Underground Danger Sector
Both Ven and Ben were soon dropped into the sector in different parts of it. To Ben it looked like frozen wasteland, to Ven a jungle. William also was dropped in a Tropical area and James to be dropped in a desert. In the middle two sections can greeted depending on which route they take. They were unknown and kept that way to surprise all.
Over the intercom announced to the galaxy, "Let the Round 4's Four Way Battle Royale Match #29 BEGIN!!"
All three suddenly moved and cheers can be heard like a thunderous roar.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 9, 2012 18:08:06 GMT -6
"Fufufu... looks like they're all excited, lets see if the crowd would like the show I've planned for them. I'm sure it'll be an interesting event for all of us, mostly for Ven."
He think about his choices, William is out of question, there's no reason for him to fight someone that's going to die. Ven is a choice, but it'll be more interesting to watch him deal with William, so that only leaves one choice...
"Cousin hm? Lets see how well this Avenor can fight."
But of course, only a fool would clearly come out to fight a fair duel. This is more of a real battle than a tournament, just with lower numbers, so there's no need to be completely fair. Like it was predicted before, his Power Armor has the ability to change color, and act like a stealth camo. Using this ability, he blends into the background and slowly head towards another area, watching his surroundings carefully to make sure he can detect any hidden enemies.
This of course, is not perfect, you can still see his footsteps as he travel along the sand. But whose going to pay attention to every grain of sand in the desert? So the problem is minimum.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 9, 2012 18:33:05 GMT -6
Cirenia watched with a little more curiosity. A maze with different environments and the fact there are more then two combatants makes for an interesting event. Even so, she wished Patriel had joined too, he's always so damn reserved unless provoked properly. At least perhaps things would get slightly more interesting.
Meanwhile, Rialeen Prince Da'ya had his own VIP box, he had watched the matches with initial eager interest, but it soon turned a bit sour. The human masses were jovial for this display of brutality and blood. Most of his interest now lay in their combat styles to get a measure of the Empire as a whole. During the war they had fought with several of the Houses, but there seemed to be a far greater diversity to this Human Empire, something not common among the Rialeen.
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