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“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.”
― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
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Easily the coolest superhero of all time. His superpower is a .45 round between the eyes!
Legs are from EG, Knife and vest are Minifig.Cat and SMG from BA.
Orphaned at a young age Hawk Owl has sworn vengeance on those violent criminals that blight BrickHaven. Now a crime-fighting vigilante, he has no qualms about using the same violent tactics to bring offenders to justice. By any means necessary. Hawk Owl has been spotted in New Blok City recently, sporting an upgraded costume. His exploits have led him into encounters with New Blok’s criminals as well as its heroes.
* Hawk Owl is a creation of Andhe:)
Built for the League of Lego Heroes
A deltic at Carlisle during WCML diversions on 6 March 1999. D9000 (55022) “Royal Scots Grey” made several out and back drags between Carlisle and Preston via the S&C. Here it prepares to depart displaying the headcode 1M35 which - I believe - was the 1726 Edinburgh – Birmingham New Street.
The deltic is paired with Fragonset’s 47716 because this train was booked for double heading due to an imbalance in the temporary timetable. Thanks to Robert France for this information.
This morning I set off south and noticed the 6K73 Sellafield BNF to Crewe Coal Sidings flasks were running mega early. I nipped to Charnock Richard, where 68017 led 68034, 68016 & 68001.
All material copyright Jack Taylor.
Not a traction basher in sight as Saltley Sheds BR superpower Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 No. 92136 whisks its Class B 4 coach local stopping train around the curve at Cooksholme UWC (User Worked Crossing) between Abbotswood and Norton Junctions, Worcestershire whilst heading a Gloucester Barnwood to Worcester Shrub Hill.
F.A. Haynes - Summer/Autumn 1964.
© Anthony Haynes - All rights reserved so please do not use this image without my explicit permission.
Not quite superpower but still impressive as GBRF No 60095 drags fellow class mate No 60096 on 6M36 09:54 Drax Aes to Liverpool Biomass Terminal e/biomass pass Stadt Moers Park, Whiston. No 60096 was being dragged back as it previously failed on an outward biomass train and since this image has been taken, No 60095 has now acquired the name of 'Whernside'. 12th February 2024.
Copyright: 8A Rail. www.8arail.uk
Taken with a 'pole'.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, many of the erstwhile superpower's successor states inherited a surfeit of military equipment. Admittedly, not all of this equipment was particularly useful or modern enough to compete with the West, or even third powers like the Songun Republics or the oscillatory Yugoslavia. This fact was evident in Ukraine's inheritance of Soviet BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles. Although a revolutionary design when first introduced to the Cold War's (theoretical) battlefields, various military misadventures across the globe demonstrated that the BMP-1 had critical shortcomings in terms of crew survivability, armored protection for its dismounts in the rear, and a slow-firing main gun lacking in elevation. These compromises made the thousands of BMP-1s littering Ukrainian storage yards effectively useless in the post-Cold War battlespace.
Recognizing this, numerous military design factories in independent Ukraine set to work to make the BMP-1 relevant again, hopefully boosting Ukraine's status as a large, powerful state in continental Europe. Sadly, political corruption, global economic panics, and a post-Soviet brain drain made many of these improvement projects stillborn. Nevertheless, there were a few that made it past the drawing table and into production. One such design is the BMP-1BV Mul (English: Mule, as to be expected). The Mul achieved several important things which made the BMP-1 a viable battlefield competitor again.
First, the slow, relatively immobile 73mm main gun and its accompanying turret were replaced with a remotely operated 30mm autocannon capable of firing in quick succession. This change alone gives the Mul ample ability to suppress enemy targets, affording the vehicle's supporting infantry space and time to maneuver. Second, a thin layer of applique was distributed across the vehicle to give it slightly higher protection rating against incoming projectiles on the Mul's sides and top. While perhaps only offering another millimeter or two of additional protection against heavy machine guns and other similar weapons, this is enough to give the infantry in the rear a morale boost. Thinking that one is protected is almost as important as actually being protected. Lastly, the BMP-1's dilapidated engine was replaced by a much more powerful and fuel-efficient model, demonstrating Ukraine's ability to design and build original heavy industrial designs without direction from Moscow. This would later help Ukraine's automotive industry as more middling states would turn to Kyiv for expertise in building trucks, industrial equipment like forklifts, and so on.
Ultimately, the Mul would prove itself during the Second Eastern European War where it would act as a relatively nimble battle taxi against Yugoslavian, Romanian, Black Cross, and, to a lesser extent, Songun incursions. As alluded to above, the BMP-1BV was still vulnerable to pre-existing threats from enemy cannons and anti-tank munitions of various sorts, but its speed and ability to deliver sustained fire bought time against enemy advances. Sadly, the BMP-1BV probably could have done more if more of them were available during the war. Again, independent Ukraine continues to suffer from rampant politico-economic graft, making the acquisition and modernization programs of the country's armed forces piecemeal and rife with unnecessary interruptions. While the war served as a wake-up call to improve things, and NATO countries continue offer support in various ways, only time will tell if the capacity of the Ukrainian state actually changes meaningfully.
Yet another dual upload with Evan. Go check out his own battle taxis here!
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive 765. Once a fast-freight and passenger locomotive for the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, built by the Lima Locomotive Works, the 765 is now a celebrated ambassador of American innovation.
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Superpower in the form of Colas 56113 & 56090 'Grids' for this mornings 6E32, seen here approaching Rose Grove station. This, I am ashamed to say, is the first time I have photographed the Preston tanks at this locality.
* Rose Grove (10F) steam shed was located behind the trees where now exists the M65 motorway.
“Everyone will encounter a time when they’re unable to say “I love you.” But what if you really could read someone’s mind? The fear of rejection would be a thing of the past. The biggest obstacle to confessing your love is not knowing what your romantic interest is feeling - it would take some kind of superpower. And feeling - are fickle; they change daily. If the timing of a confession is even slightly off, the opportunity may be missed.” Before we forget kindness, Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Marian-Webster one of the definitions of
L O V E -
unselfish loyal and benevolent (see BENEVOLENT sense 1a) concern for the good of another.
When we place kindness for another before the thought of their reciprocated kindness for us without thinking about consequences, that love is in its purest form.
History:
Gregory Harbour is a former corrupt police officer, who was brought to justice by Creed. After disappearing during a jail break, he reappeared with some new gadgets from a mysterious benefactor. He calls himself “Locust” as he plans to become a plague to the heroes of New Blok City, especially Creed. He works as a freelancer of sorts, and is familiar with a few of New Blok’s more villainous citizens. The suit he acquired allows him the ability to leap great distances and glide using a special pair of wings. It provides light body armor and enhances his strength. The helmet has a comm link which he uses to communicate with accomplices. The weaponry provided within the suit has an impressive variety. He not only has conventional firing weapons including mini machine guns, wrist missiles, and gas grenades, but can also shoot energy blasts and a sonic blast that can incapacitate a target. Locust usually finds himself on the losing end of his endeavors, but his new strategy has been to align himself with other villains that have been making life tough for the heroes of New Blok. Locust may not be the most fearsome criminal in New Blok, but each encounter seems to make him more experienced and better suited for the next meeting.
Built for the League of Lego Heroes
9. You have now been "donutfied" which is pretty much a superpower. Now, go about your day knowing you are unstoppable!
If you thought there was anything you could possibly do in the DC universe that couldn't give you superpowers, guess again! William Payton took a friggin' NAP in a field, and woke up months later to find out that he'd been struck by a beam from space that gave him sun powers (control over heat and light, flight, and super strength). The origin varies by era - either the beam was intended for a group of agents called the Power Elite, or it was the last Starman incarnate, Flash-style.
Speaking of the last Starman, I've only got one more Starman left to make now! This guy is supposed to have a big, upside-down white star on his chest, but the rest of the torso is too perfect, and in hindsight I think the demon face instead makes for unintentional visual pun. Please find it in your heart to forgive me.
Sorry for the horrific lighting, I wanted to show off Matchstick’s superpower, so I needed the lighting to be a bit dark.
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Mister Magnet:
Real Name: Arthur Quarts
Equipment: None
Powers/Abilities: Arthur can attract metal. He is also a skilled baseball player.
Weaknesses: He can’t actually control metal, he can only attract it, meaning it will come to him no matter what.
Backstory:
Arthur was a normal kid, unfortunately, his parents didn’t care for him and just used Arthur as a test subject. They gave him super powers by accident and Arthur killed his parents. After seeing an ad for the Saviors, he joined. Sadly, during his 2nd mission, he was shot repeatedly and died.
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Flagstaff:
Real Name: Winchester Manning
Equipment: Suit, throwing knives, and his trusty staff.
Powers/Abilities: Superhuman Agility and Speed. Manning also is skilled with throwing weapons.
Weaknesses: His suit provides no protection and is mainly aesthetic.
Winchester obsessed with superheroes always wanted to be one as a kid. When he grew up however, he lost that interest. Realizing that he is skilled with a staff, Manning joined the superhero team, the Saviors. During his 2nd mission, Manning was stabbed in the chest with his own staff and he died.
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Blackhawk/Nightshift:
Read this, it has the same info.
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Ace:
Real Name: Peter Wellington
Equipment: Suit, Throwing Weapons, and Grenades
Powers/Abilities: Super Durability
Weaknesses: Has trouble talking with people, causing confusion and communication problems.
Backstory:
A British metahuman that has an disability (being unable to speak). He moved to the USA to try to cure his condition. He was unable to cure his condition leaving him depressed. He later joined the first Saviors team due to curiosity and became Ace. Sadly during his first mission, he was blinded by Matchstick and was shot to death.
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Matchstick:
Real Name: Henry Schultz
Equipment: Suit and Utility Belt
Powers/Abilities: Light Absorption, Glowing Form
Weaknesses: Henry's eyes can't stand his full potential meaning he can blind himself by looking at himself in a mirror when using his powers.
Backstory:
One day, as a kid, Henry was wandering outside during a camping trip. While doing so he found a group of fireflies. Unknown to Henry, those fireflies were mutated and they swarmed Henry and nearly killed him. Luckily, he survived, and had a super power. Whenever, Henry was around a light bulb, it would never work. There were blackouts where ever Henry went, no one knew how to stop them. Henry finally figured out he has to let out all the energy inside of him and in doing so brings out his light form. Henry soon joined the Saviors after discovering this and died during his 2nd mission by blinding himself and falling off a building.
WEEK 53 – Cordova Super Target Final Day, Set VI
The center portion of the façade reveals much the same story: the logo removed, with labelscar slightly visible, and one of the openings below totally sealed up. That door, if I’m remembering correctly, likely led to the optical department. The reason it would be covered up while the others you see in this pic are not is because it had glass on it, unlike the other doors.
This visit calls to mind some similar post-closure follow-up pics that I took at the former Wolfchase Sears, earlier in 2019. Those, too, were bleak… but I think this store takes the cake.
(c) 2020 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
Iner-regio superpower as 11197, 11300 & 11134 cross the Intschireuss-Brücke with IR2422 10:47 Locarno-Zürich
This picture is tribute to Mumbai Weekend shot group. I was browsing through my captures in my lappy and found most of my recent favourites are from MWs meets . I need to be more regular in the group meets and for that i need to sleep early n wake up early ..toughest task !
Explore #127
Round 5
Hoax formula: Gildroy Lockheart torso, dark purple arms, black hands, Brick Daddy fedora, Goldtooth head, CapeMadness Dress Coat with Fur Collar.
Hoax inspiration: My main 2 inspirations for this guy are Mysterio and Riddler. He was one of my early villains and I began using heads from the Agents theme because it was the closest thing to having OC's. I originally had a different torso and the gemstone was green, but I changed it for the better. The name was a good choice since I don't believe it has been used before.
Dr. Krayniac formula: CMF Alien Villainess Brain, CMF Crazy Scientist head, CMF Monster Scientist torso & arms, Simpsons Professor Frink legs, CMF Zombie Pirate beard, CapeMaddness Trench coat.
Dr. Krayniac inspirations: A little bit of Doc Oct, a little bit of Hugo Strange. I needed an evil super genius and found this guy to be perfect. I updated him a few times with his torso assembly & legs, & added the beard. The name comes from a few things. He had to be a Dr. ;) the name is a cross between Crazy and Maniac, and the first store I ever bought a minifig set pack at was a Holiday themed store called Kraynak's, which a few people I'm related to call Krayniac's. :P (I'm actually going to that store next week I think).
Halloween formula: Reddish-brown hood, Pumpkin Jack O' Lantern head, BrickForge ammo pouches & Pauldron, Alpha Team Arctic Flex torso & legs assembly, CapeMadness cape (out of production and I can't remember the name).
Halloween inspiration: This is my favorite villain. He is a mix of the Green Goblin & Scarecrow. I got lucky finding the combos to create him and the head was the real starting point. The name seems generic, but I'm a fan of The Misfits, so I just took the name from one of their songs. It helped set the mood ;) I've contemplated on changing the torso and swapping out the head for one of the other two Jack O' Lantern heads, but since I don't own them yet, I'm content to let it be.
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Built for the League of Lego Heroes
In 1986, the confrontation between the two superpowers reached its climax and turned into the third world war. Nuclear strike razed to the ground dozens of major cities on the continents turning them into a lifeless desert. Millions of tons of radioactive dust raised into the air by the powerful explosions that led to large-scale environmental disaster. The remnants of humanity were thrown back in the development for centuries, and leading a losing battle for survival. Spiral of evolution on Earth has completed its turn and start a new one ...
One of the places where you can meet the survivors became Sverdlovsk.
This city with a million people was once the main administrative, industrial and cultural center of the Urals. Perhaps being in the interior of the continent away from the object of the main attack saved it.
A handful of survivors settled on the right bank of the dry river Iset in the former building of the circus. The unique design of the dome withstood the shock wave.
A second preserved building is unfinished TV Tower maden from the heavy-duty concrete. It was not finished in time of peace, and construction stopped at around 219m.
Now, it's just concrete structures buried under the dust .
The right bank of the Iset River, between the streets of Kuybysheva, 8-go Marta and the Dekabristov, and all the buildings are made in the scale of 1:2000. (geotaged)
Somewhere in another reality ...
In 1986, a meeting of Gorbachev and Reagan in Reykjavik, which marked the beginning of a new foreign policy of the USSR. From this moment the relations between the countries have warmed. In Soviet Union Perestroika has began, then another serie of events occured during which the Soviet Union ceases to exist.
Sverdlovsk in 1991, was renamed into Ekaterinburg. Circus, located on the corner of Kuibysheva Str and March 8 Str, continues to delight children and their parents. The famous TV tower was never completed. After 1989 began construction financing shortages, and it was frozen. In 90s the tower was a popular place for suicides, adventurers, climbers and BASE jumpers. After a series of resonant accidents access to it was closed.
Video aerial view shows the beauty of the center of modern Ekaterinburg.
The C&O 2789 on display at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, Indiana. Currently undergoing a very slow restoration.
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(Alzoc III, Year 21 BBY, Separatist Research/Command Base, Half an hour after Kydan's awakening)
Breona: "I've never seen the general so...aggressive before.'
'I mean, many of us have seen her fight countless times; using her saber to cut down her enemies with great strength and swift agility. But this was way over the lines of normal. The way she gripped her saber, the way she took down her enemies around her...was absolutely brutal. The look on her face, ever since leaving the outpost, was not that kind-hearted look she gave to her troops, or to us of Tanga Squad.'
'No, this was the look of anger, lost and revenge. Her eyes were burning with fiery fire, as if they were ready to burn the chunks off the scraps we were fighting right now. One look into her eyes and you'd be turned to cinders.'
'No one in the team knows why she is acting like this, or why she hasn't said a whole lot of words to her troops. Only me and a few others know why...and it's scaring us somewhat. Her mind must be only about him. Losing him must have triggered a switch in her mind, as if turning it on and having her seek vengeance on those who had him killed.'
'I hope she gets better soon. Cause I don't want to be in her line of fighting when it comes to the battlefields. Who knows what could happen. Worse comes to worse...I'd hate to bring her down myself."
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The Separatist were immediately out gunned, and out-flanked. Not even a third of the day had passed by before the Republic invaded the outposts, rapidly taking out all and any communications between the bases and any nearby reinforcements.
What was even worse was the blood raging Jedi Knight who was sweeping through the droid forces, wiping out squad after squad in mere seconds. Her accuracy, her speed, her strength, all of her skills had, as if, been enhanced by her vengeance that was boiling inside her. To some it was a good thing...but to others, it was terrifying.
As for the troops, who all tried to stay as far away as possible from their leader, watched in awe and fear. Of course, they were overjoyes that the general was able to quickly break through their defenses, but it didn't mean that they weren't just a bit frightened by her. They all knew that the general was somewhat close to the Lieutenant and that the two had been fighting alongside each other since the beginning of the war, but to see what happened after his death, most of them were very concerned.
Even feared, if you wish to call it that.
Nonetheless, even with those thoughts invading their minds, the droids were beginning to pull back slowly but surely as the clones kept pressing forward, utterly sending the droids back into their compound.
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Watching from above, inside the command center, Dr. Vinscti, along with his personal mechanized guards, stood in view of the battle outside the base, observing and watching the fight unfold before him. He had a hunch that the Republic would eventually find this place, but had not expected them to attack the base only half a day after his machine "killed" the Dark Mercenary. He, apparently, must have hit a sensitive spot in their special forces.
Especially seeing the Siruhnian Jedi General sweeping through his forces immediately, causing him to ponder on the current situation.
Dr. Vinscti: "Apparently the Witronian's death was enough to cause chaos in the hive's command, did it? Hmm...well, no matter. This just gives me the field test I needed from the beginning."
The Doctor turned to the droids that were all at their stations, working hard on whatever they were doing upon the panels.
Dr. Vinscti: "Send in another wave to the front! I want that Jedi inside the base alone! Do anything to keep the clones at bay until then!"
Droids: "Roger roger!"
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Back on the ground, Calena, Egile and the clones continued to press on their attack with much success.
Patterns: "General, the droids are pulling back!"
Calena: "Keep pressing the attack then! I'll push them back into their compound!"
Egile: "What?! Calena, wait a minute-!"
Either she ignored him or didn't hear him, Calena, using the Force, swiftly dashed into the compound where the remaining wave of droids were falling back into, using her saber to block and deflect the incoming barrage of lasers.
Egile: "Damn it! Everyone, move up to the compound! Give her as much cover as possible!"
Clones: "Sir yes sir!"
As soon as they were heading towards the compound, the giant metal doors were immediately closing up, quick enough to stop them all in their tracks, with the exception of Calena who had already entered the base already. Egile looked at the now closed doors and groaned in fustration.
Egile: "Argh! Can this day get any worse?!"
As soon as those words left Egile's lips, they were immediately met with a few shots from the side, taking out a couple of their own troops within the fire. Looking over to where the attacks came from, they were quickly face-to-face with another wave of droids from the right side.
Growling, Egile began to fire back, with Breona, Patterns and the others following suit, their guns beginning to overwhelm the enemy droids.
Egile: "We gotta keep these droids back! For now, Calena is gonna have to be on her own til' we deal with these guys!"
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Meanwhile, at the same time, inside the base, Calena was staring down the remaining droids in the large room. But that didn't last long when the doors closed behind her and a small wave of reinforcements swarmed into the area. Their gun barrels all targeted at the lone Siruhnian Jedi Knight, ready to open fire upon her.
???: "Impressive, Jedi. Very impressive indeed."
Looking up to whomever was speaking to her, she spotted on the balcony two guard-like mechanical droids standing next to the doctor himself, Dr. Vinscti, who had a big smirk across his face. From her point of view, he seemed very please with whatever he's grinning about.
Calena: *Growls angrily* "Vinscti..."
Dr. Vinscti: "I am so glad you could join us for this special occasion. I was hoping to test it on two subjects at once, but you will have to do."
Calena- *Raises voice* "You're gonna pay for what you did, Vinscti!"
Dr. Vinscti: "My, did I hit a nerve? I didn't realize that the "Dark Mercenary" was si close to you. I had thought the Jedi weren't suppose to form attachments with others beings. Am I correct, Siruhnian Knight?"
If she wasn't so angry, she might have blushed a little from that small comment. But because she didn't give a crap, it only made it even worse. Just speaking about him like that was only making her even angrier, and dangerous. Her eyes just becoming the small shades of yellow.
Calena: *Mutters angrily* "You killed my friend...my best friend......and you're gonna pay for it..."
Dr. Vinscti: "I think not, Jedi. Look around you! You are all but alone, defenceless against my best elite droid forces in here. There's no chance of you surviving this fight."
Calena: *Glares* "Just try me, gharset."
As Vinscti motioned his hands to his forces, immediately, the droids aimed their guns at her, awaiting for the order to attack.
Dr. Vinscti: "If you insist, Jedi. Droids! Dispose of her immediately!"
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(AU: The word "gharset" is about identical to the "podoo" phrase in the Star Wars Universe language guides
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Reactivating her saber, she was suddenly met with a large barrage of laser fire, immediately cornering her from both sides. With the Force as her ally, she swiftly and easily swung her blade around, deflecting the shots back at some of the droids. Her movements were grace, as if she was dancing around the room in a melodic motion. Her saber danced with her motions, making quick work against the enemy as many of the droids fell to the ground, becoming nothing but scrap.
Expecting the Siruhnian Jedi Knight to be able to handle herself against his elite droids, and considering that he had planned this from the beginning, he pulled out a small control pad and immediately punched in a few things. Hearing the sound of a machine from underneath the hangar activating, his broad grin growing more wicked by the second.
Dr. Vinscti- *Murmurs* "Let's see if you can handle this, Siruhnian..."
Just as she sliced down another droid into half, she halted her swift attacks as she began to feel the floor around her started to shake, making her lose her balance a bit. Confused on what was going on, she immediately saw the middle of the hangar floor began to separate. Slowly rising from the hole was a familiar machine that she knew too well. The moment she laid her eyes on it, flashbacks of memories began to flood her mind, emotions moving all over the place.
Watching the platform rise, the deadly Predator revealed itself in front of the Siruhnian Knight, causing her body to slightly shiver and shake from the sight. Her blood ran cold just from looking at it. Even after what had all happened, she couldn't help but feel the sense of fear of the large machine killer.
In seconds, the Predator's body activated as its eyes began to glow brightly red. The sound of it's metal screech boomed all over the base, echoing through and out the place. That made Calena even more nervous of the large monster, more so when she had first saw it firsthand.
Dr. Vinscti chuckled wickedly as he called out to it.
Dr. Vinscti: "Go, my beast! Kill the Jedi!"
Complying by making metallic sounds, the Predator prepared itself for combat, arming its weapons and getting into an attack position.
Just having enough time to prepare herself, the large machine spitted a barrage of laser fire upon her, causing her to quickly dodge the incoming attack. Using her Force Speed ability, she swiftly dashed towards the Predator from her right as she readied her saber. She got as close as she could possible and swung her saber directly at one of it's arms in hopes of slicing it off.
However, the moment her saber made contact with the Predator, it immediately bounced back at her. Shocked by this, she had little time to dodge the Predator's left arm, almost making contact with her. She had no idea what to do next for her attack. So instead, she made sure to back herself away from the large beast.
Her original idea was to decapitate the machine's arms and then the waist, then finish it off by slicing the head. But now knowing that the machine is somehow being ray shielded entirely, it just makes things a bit harder to deal with.
Hearing the threatening sound of the machine's groaning and screeching yet again, it stood into place as it charged up it's laser turrets from the shoulders. Knowing what was to come, Calena immediately took off dashing towards it once more.
The Predator locked on to it's designated target, and fired up the Siruhnian Knight. Dodging left to right, to jumping and ducking, Calena jumped into the air and on top of the machine's head. It began to shake it's head rapidly, in attempts of getting her off.
Holding on for dear life, Calena begins to swing her saber at it's head, hoping that the ray shield would soon wear down and deteriorate. The machine, out of nowhere, threw its body downwards at full capacity, sending a surprised Calena downwards with it and losing grip on the machine's head. Slamming into the ground with much pain, she slowly picked herself off the ground, only to be met with the Predator's claw foot.
Again, she was sent flying backwards, sliding across the metal ground til' she came to a halt. She could feel the insane pain pulsing throughout her body. Her entire body was all bruised, cut and greatly sore. It was already hard enough to be getting back up and preparing to fight, unable to shake off the weakness her body was giving off. She now felt helpless against the Predator machine.
Dr. Vinscti watched the entire display unfold before him, his laughter being heard throughout the hangar. His plan had worked perfectly. The poor Siruhnian Jedi Knight was completely useless alone against his creation. He knew he had won the fight, and was ready to finish it.
Dr. Vinscti: "Time to say goodbye, Jedi. Predator, kill her immediately!"
Acknowledging, the large machine aimed it's turret lasers at Calena once again, calculating its target and all. Calena could only watch, feeling the emotions of fear and sadness rushing through her again. The doctor was right. She was utterly helpless to fight the Predator on her own. if she had another Jedi with her, they might have stood a chance.
That was then she got the image of Kydan; his broad smile gracing his lips, his brown eyes staring into her cerulean eyes, the kindness he showed to her. Immediately, her eyes began to tear up as they rolled down her cheeks casually. First she had failed to protect him, now she wasn't able to avenge him. She felt like a complete failure and a fool.
At least...she would die and hopefully be able to see him in the Force. That was all she could ask for, considering what has all happened so far. That would definitely be enough for her.
Just as the guns locked on and loaded, ready to spit out one last barrage of laser fire, the machine was suddenly met with a saber slash to the head. It backed off almost immediately as the saber struck. It then realized that there were sparks coming out from it's side, electricity spurting out slowly.
Dr. Vinscti: *Angry* "Now who?!"
Turning towards to where the saber had swung back to, standing on the other side of the hangar was none other than Kydan, wielding his purple saber and another one that produced a dark, black saber. His expression looked as though someone had ticked him off. The stern and serious look on his face told it all. His eyes that were once the gentle, kind brown, was now a dark red rose color. His right arm that held the black saber was covered in black armor-like, small blue and black electricity trails surfing across his entire arm and up to the tip of the saber.
Calena stared at him as if she was in a dream, that this was all an illusion and that she was already dead. But the longer she stared at the "dead man", standing before them all, the more her emotions started to rush. Her heart felt so relieved, pounding fast every second that past. Eventually, a broad, relieved smile appeared on her lips.
Calena: "Kydan...you...you're alive!"
Dr. Vinscti watched in shock and anger. How was it possible? He had seen the mercenaries' death from the holograms, falling to his doom in the ice, cold, dark abyss. And yet, here he was, very much alive! He hardly couldn't believe it.
Dr. Vinscti: "H-How?! You are suppose to be dead!"
Kydan: *Smirks* "Well, unfortunetaly for you, I'm still here. Though, I appreciate the concern, doctor."
That just made Dr. Vincti even angrier. His eyes narrowed as his left one twitched.
Dr. Vinscti: "I suppose if you want something done, you gotta' do it forcefully. Predator! Kill that mercenary scum! I want his head!"
Grunting in agreement, the Predator advanced towards him, locking it's guns in the process. As the machine charged toward him, Kydan stood in place with a grin itching his lips. Calena watched in fear as the Predator got closer and closer. Her concern started to get worse.
Calena: "Kydan, get out of the way!"
But just as the machine got within a few feet away from him, a mysterious black, colored force stopped it in it's tracks. A large field of blackness stood between himself and the Predator, the machine trying to bash through it. However, merely seconds after, Kydan raised his arm towards the field and the machine before the field blasted the machine back towards the doctor and his guards.
Both Calena and Vinscti watched totally surprised. Neither of them expected that out of the mercenary. Thoughts plagued their minds at the thought of what he just did. The Predator picked itself back up it's metallic claw feet, it's red lighted eyes brightening ever so more as it tried it's best to glare at Kydan. Roaring another metal screech, the machine charged once again, aiming it's barreled guns at him.
Kydan stood into place as the machine got closer and closer, preparing himself for the next attack that it was going to throw at him. The guns that were attached to it had already locked onto Kydan as a wave of laser fire came flying his way.
However, Kydan anticipated it's next attack pattern as he leaped into the air, passing right above the Predator's armored head with the laser fire just missing him barely in the process. The machine looked around it to find him, swirling it's head left and right. Not even a few seconds past before the sound of a quick whistle from behind caught the machine's attention.
Just as it turned around to face the Dark Mercenary, it was quickly attacked with Kydan's two sabers, both of them swinging straight into it and beginning to cut at it's gun attachments. Even though the armor on the machine was heavily protected from most attacks, it couldn't handle the sheer power that Kydan was using at it. Both of his lightsabers were covered in pure black and blue energy, electricity surrounding the blades entirely. Almost immediately, the guns that it had been using were quickly decapitated.
Dr. Vinscti glared in shock and anger as the guns fell to the ground.
Dr. Vinscti: "Impossible! The armor was suppose to be impenetrable!"
The machine stumbled back from the amount of damage Kydan hit it with, glancing back and forth at it's now sliced attachments that had originally been on it's shoulders. As for Kydan, he could feel himself getting quickly exhausted. The amount of power he was using, thanks to Dark, was being drained fast. He knew that his next attack would have to finish, but the Predator was still pretty well fit to fight.
That's when an idea popped into his head. Looking over to Calena, who had been watching the fight entirely, he called out to her.
Kydan- "Cale'! I need your help!"
Calena- "Huh? With what?!"
Kydan points his black saber at the Predator's legs as he looks back at her.
Kydan: "If we can take it's legs out fast, then that machine will be in no shape to fight back! We can end this!"
Looking back and forth towards Kydan and the Predator's legs, she pondered for a brief moment before nodding to him in total agreement. Nodding back to her in response, both he and Calena made quick haste towards the occupied machine. Dr. Vinscti watched as Kydan and Calena charged towards his weapon, trying to figure out what the two had in mind. Not wanting to let them have that chance, he yelled to his large machine.
Dr. Vinscti: "Stop staring at your stupid arms and get those blasted Jedi and mercenary! Now!"
Grunting in compliance, the Predator raised it's left arm at the two and charged up the gun barrels. After a mere few seconds, it immediately let out a barrage of lasers, flying across the hangar and towards Kydan and Calena. The two made eye contact with each other for a second before splitting off from the left and to the right. Finding that the Dark Mercenary was a much stronger enemy, it concentrated its counter attack at him, leaving Calena alone.
When Kydan noticed this, a smug grin formed on his lips, knowing that his plan had worked like a charm. The Predator has once again left itself defenceless. Even Dr. Vinscti noticed his machine's mistake, and knew it was and would be too late to change it's attack pattern. He had screwed up this fight.
Dr. Vinscti: "Numiina! You blasted scrap pile! Get the Siruhnian!"
But before the Predator could comply, it had been already too late.
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(AU:"Numiina": Definition for the word such as "Podoo")
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With her extremely fast speed, Calena raised her saber to the side, slashing her saber directly at the Predator's leg. The impact itself was strong enough to cause her lightsaber to cut it's way through the special metal armor, cutting right through the entire leg. Losing it's balance, the Predator tried to keep itself from falling down. It's metallic claws dug into the steel floor, just enough to keep the Predator from losing balance.
Just as the Predator stood upright, Kydan took his chance to attack. The Predator realizes this and raises its arm, blasting another wave of laser fire. Easily, Kydan deflected the laser fire back at the monstrous beast, some of it's own lasers hitting the armored chestplate. While the Predator was taken off-guard, Kydan jumped in the air and raised his two sabers in a 'X' shape formation, guarding his body in the process. With all his might, and whatever power and strength he had left, he swung his blades down across the Predator's body, piercing and slicing his way through its body entirely.
Vanishing into thin air, Kydan re-appears in front of the Predator, his back faced to it as he dropped down to one knee, the sound of electricity goes immediately haywire. The sound of the Predator's grunts, screeches & other electronic noises indicated that it was in utter danger. The Predator's red eyes faded into blackness as it tumbled down backwards into the steel floor, the sound of a loud thud and clank rang throughout the base. The machine's laid lifeless on the cold floor, not a single movement from its mechanical parts moving or twitching.
Finally, the vicious Predator was destroyed.
Dr. Vinscti stared in complete surprise, unable to speak up about the calamity that just happened. His machine...his own machine, had lost to two Force-users. Backing away from the rails, he looked over to one of his bodyguards.
Dr. Vinscti: "G-Get me to my shuttle now! We are leaving immediately!"
But just before Vinscti could be escorted out, a few blaster shots was heard, in the process of his droids collapsing on the balcony. Stunned by the unexpected attack, Dr. Vinscti was met with Breona, Egile and a couple of Clone Troopers. Their guns aimed and pointed directly at the doctor himself. Vinscti scowled somewhat as he saw a knowing look on Egile's face.
Egile: *Grinning* "I believe this is the part when we ask you to surrender, Doctor. Or do you wish to not cooperate?"
Again, Vinscti snarled and reluctantly raised his arms in surrender, glaring at the Republic soldiers who were approaching him.
So zoned out from the fight, Kydan's breathing quickened from exhaustion. He looked back towards the machine that he and Calena had just beaten, malfunctioned and destroyed. He still didn't know how it was possible, but he had somehow, with Calena's help, destroyed a monstrous machine that could have been a dangerous weapon to any Force-user in the galaxy. Feeling himself drifting into unconsciousness, Kydan felt numb and fell to the cold ground with a thud, his sabers rolling away from him. The last thing he heard was the sound of Calena's voice calling to him.
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Kydan didn't know how long he was out, but before he had regained conscious, he had heard the same familiar voice from earlier.
???: You have done well, my ancestor. However, this is just the beginning of you're inner power...
After those words faded away, he suddenly heard a woman's voice calling to him. An almost too familiar voice.
???: "Kydan? KYDAN!"
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Slowly opening his eyes, he made eye contact with none other than Calena herself. It had taken him a moment to process what was happening, but when it was clear enough, he saw the expression on Calena's face. Her eyes were red and watery, with tears rolling down her cheeks. Her face expression was all but concern. Perhaps him collapsing and falling into unconsciousness must have made her worried.
Looking slightly around, he slowly and groggily gets up from the comfort zone of Calena's lap only to meet with some pain on his body.
Kydan: *Groans* "Man...how long was I out?"
Calena: "Just for a few minutes..."
Not able to stand it anymore, Calena lunges forward and wraps her arms around him, burying her face into his shoulder as small tears soaked slightly into his coat.
Calena: "Idiot! That was completely insane to do that!"
Shaking off from the unexpected contact, Kydan weakly chuckles at her, a small smile plastered on his lips.
Kydan: "Hold me too tightly, and I might just die."
Breona, R.S. and Egile walk up to the two, small smiles plaguing their lips.
R.S. : "Looks like you've taken one hell of a beating again, huh Kydan?"
Kydan: *Smirks* "You could say that."
Egile: "Just warn someone when you want to try to kill something that big the next time, alright?"
Kydan: *Slight Chuckle* "I'll try to remember."
Breona- *Salutes* "Welcome back to the land of the living, sir."
Kydan: *Nods* "Glad to be still alive...after all that had happened."
The three nod in agreement. Out of most of their missions together since Nal Hutta, this was, by far, one of their most dangerous one yet. Shaking his head ever so slightly, R.S. spoke up in a serious, yet curious, tone.
R.S.: "Anyways, what was all that, Kydan?"
Kydan didn't look very amused when he asked that, a gloomy expression growing on his face.
Kydan: "...Do I really have to say?"
R.S.: "Well yeah! I've known you for almost half a year by now, but I've never seen anything quite like that before! It's like you got an upgrade on powers!"
Kydan bit his bottom lip. He should have known, or just knew, that the others were gonna ask him that. The powers he carried, the Forge, was something he always tried to keep hidden in secret. But since he chose to use it on the Predator, keeping it a secret was out of the question. He didn't want them to know, considering that they might become afraid of him. Perhaps even worse, and that was his biggest fear.
However, the situation wasn't going to change. He had to tell them, one way or another. With a big sigh, he started to explain.
Kydan: "...It's called the Forge. An ancient power that is connected and powered through the Force itself. My Forgula, or partner, Dark, helps me control my powers to an extent. At the age of six, I had discovered these powers through a training accident on Coruscant. When the Jedi Council found out about it, I was ordered to be kept in check from personal Jedi Masters in order that I won't hurt another soul again. For years, I've kept myself isolated from everyone, and yet, my powers grew on their own."
Egile: "Is it some kind of Jedi technique that you got it from?"
Kydan: No. All I know is that I was born with it and Dark had watched over me from my youth. To everyone in the galaxy, I'm considered a monster. A freak evan."
R.S.: "Are you the only one that has one of those...F-Fork-Forgilers?"
Kydan: *Nods* As far as I know...yes."
The room went silent as some of the clones mumbled to each other, no doubt weary of Kydan's powers now. He knew the risk of using it, and he was paying the price. If it came down to it, he would immediately leave and head for the Unknown Regions and, hopefully, reside somewhere in there.
But what came next shocked Kydan, the three looking back to him with small smiles appearing on their expressions.
R.S.: "I can't believe you didn't tell any of us that you had that kind of power! We would have understood."
Kydan: "Huh?"
Egile: "If you're the only one that carries one of those, then it would be considered rare then. You're pretty lucky to have that kind of power."
Kydan: *Blinks* "Your...not gonna tell anyone?"
Breona: "A lot of people would wanna know how you tic...but we're your brothers in arms. We're like family, and family don't sell each other out, especially for credts."
Degree: *Smirks* "Beside sir..."
A smug grin formed on both Degree and R.S.' faces as they looked between him and Calena, who was still holding him in her arms. Kydan looked at the two clones suspiciously.
Degree: "Well, they do say suffering and pain builds up character, sir."
Kydan: *Glares* "You could have help a little, you know..."
About everyone in the hangar chuckled at Kydan's demise and situation. Much to his disklike of the matter, he couldn't help but feel relieved, and also loved, by his friends that he was surrounded by. He really did feel at home with them all. When they all calmed down, Breona spoke up once again.
Breona: "We already made contact with General Coneros and Hecilt, and are on their way with additional gunships. They should be here soon, but we're gonna scan the rest of the base for anything useful. You gonna come, sir?"
Kydan: "Nah...I'll leave it up to you guys. Go ahead without us. Besides, I'm downright exhausted..."
Breona: *Salutes* "Roger. We'll be back with a report."
As Egile, Tanga Squad and the clones made their way deeper into the base, it left Kydan and Calena alone to talk. Kydan looks down at her, aware that she hadn't spoke a word hardly at all.
Kydan: "Hey, Calena?"
In response, she hugged him tighter, not wanting to let go anytime soon.
Calena: "I was so afraid...that you were really dead. I almost lost it when you fell down the hole. I don't know what I would do if you really die."
Kydan: *Smirks* "What? Hey, you were the one who went up against that machine first."
Calena: "......I'm sorry."
Kydan: "For what?"
Calena: "For not being there...for not saving you in time when you fell."
Kydan: "There was nothing you could have done, Cale'. There was nothing anyone could have done."
A few moments of silence filled the room before Calena spoke up once more, her voice more clearer than before.
Calena: "Promise me..."
Kydan: "Hm?"
Calena: "Promise me you won't leave us...that you won't leave me again."
Kydan's eyes widen just a little from her response. The way she asked him made his face heat up a little. He didn't know why, but his heart just about skipped a beat. In a way, he felt his face heat up. Not really knowing what to do, hesitantly, he wraps his own arms around her, putting his chin on top of her shoulder. He closed his eyes and softly spoke to her.
Kydan: "...I promise. I won't leave you. Not now, not ever."
In response, she nodded her head and buried her face even deeper into his shoulder as the two didn't move from their perspective positions or let go fo each other.
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So after so many chapters later, our two protaganists start to reveal their feelings for each other. Won't be too long now before one admits it to the other. But which will one will say it first? You guys will just have to wait and see ;P
Personally, I LOVED this chapter so far! We really wanted to add something different to this one, get some different angles, views and positions of the builds. This chapter had been in the works for a couple months ago, but it was hard to decide how to approach it, as in what kind of scenes should be played. I'm just happy that it's done and over with honestly lol! Buit let us know what you guys thought in the comments below. We would love to hear what you guys have to say.
Now, it's time for...SHOUT OUTS! Been too long since we did one of these with you guys, so its time to get back in the groove of things. And I have to say, there is gonna be a LOT of people that will be listed. These shoutouts go to the following below.
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- Director K.W., CGN Crew Members
Sid Adams & Roxanne Kardoni were two punks that came together for their love of mischief and mayhem. They make their home in the less fortunate part of town called Old Gray Town. Now dubbed Snotsville, this run down neighborhood sees little in the way of law enforcement. After they acquired their super powers, they became the big dogs of Snotsville and ran wild for a short time. Ultra Force put a quick stop to their chaos, but Puke and Toxanne found a way to avoid the justice system. Upon returning, they ran into new foes like Creed, Sable, Lute, and even ZigZag. Down on their luck, they laid low waiting for revenge and another chance at causing trouble. Recently, they were joined by a much dangerous ally. The Ooze found his way into Snotsville and decided to team up with these two miscreants. Calling themselves Gang Green, they plan to wreak even more havoc on New Blok City than ever before. The three of them are a force to be reckoned with, but even so they have a small following of punk thugs from around the area. At times dysfunctional, it's only a matter of time before they get their stuff together and become a huge problem for the citizens and heroes of New Blok City.
Built for the League of Lego Heroes
Stanier 4-6-0 No. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' was added to pilot 'Merchant Navy' Class Pacific No. 35018 'British India Line' at Hellifield on the last 'Waverley' of the summer season on 8 September 2019, seen here at Stablecross Bridge.
Dyna Might
Today's purchase. Much like Bun Bun, she was second choice today (against Harmony B. Sharp) but ended up being the one to stay with me. I'll definitely still try for and/or puchase Harmony in the future but today, it was Dyna that was victorious.
History:
The Skull is the result of a sickened mind and a very damaged man. He was once a member of the League of Heroes, a paragon of justice. He fought crime as the dark and brooding Gothic. A skull faced hero who struck fear into the hearts of criminals. However, over time he began to resent the popularity of his teammates, and their "goody-goody" attitude toward the villains who they repeatedly had to catch with alarming frequency. Gothic began pushing the league to adopt more drastic measures when dealing with criminals, most notably to use excessive and deadly force against them. The league was horrified by this, and began to isolate Gothic from the team, pushing him even farther to the fringes. His only steadfast friend was the Crimson Cloak, and the two continued to fight crime on the streets. Soon the day came where the league decided it best to reveal their true identities to the public, as an act of good faith. Gothic vehemently opposed this measure, as did his friend the Cloak, though for very different reasons. Gothic had become so wrapped up in his alter ego that he could not fathom going back to his former life. He had also become tempted by the sheer seduction of violence. He loved beating up the bad guys, and he knew that revealing his true identity would jeopardize his addiction to this lifestyle. As a result, Gothic decided to make a statement. He blew up the league. Publicly, in an act of terror that would irreversibly damage the reputation of masked vigilantes everywhere. "If they could not protect one of their own, how can they protect the public?" This became the thought that pervaded the populace. With the League of Heroes disbanded, and Gothic irreversibly pushed over the edge, he took on a darker persona; that of The Skull, the worst crime boss in all of the city, and the arch nemesis to his former colleague The Crimson Cloak.
* The Skull is a creation of Jeremy Green
Built for the League of Lego Heroes
A true Super Powers tribute here. Had a lot of fun staging it.
This is a character who didn't come from the comics fighting Jack Kirby's redesigned red parademons, instead of the original green ones. I read once that it was due to copyright reasons.
That said, I'm not sure why they needed to come up with originals when they had the vast DC universe to draw from, but it was still fun.
Leuctra Battlefield memorial. Commemorating a victory from two and a half thousand years ago.
Sparta has been the superpower for almost 500 years but now they face their longtime enemies the Thebans under the command of the military genius and philosopher Epaminondas later described by sir walter raleigh as the greatest greek who ever lived. The spartan king has been drinking wine all morning and awash with over confidence. A second spartan force is on its way but he decides to engage the enemy without them. Sparta suffers a crushing defeat losing half their men and the king. This marks the beginning of the end for Sparta who never recover from this loss of manpower or reputation. The Thebans erect this monument This place about 15 miles from modern day Thiva was not on the map or GPS and to be honest we found it with great difficulty and almost by chance after driving 2 hours from Marathon.