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Burning Skies Saloon Quest: Past, Present, and Future

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Yiski:
--Cannons--

*As the six readied their weapons, three heavy troopers came dropping down. They were dispatched soon enough by Yiski's thermite rounds.*

Roland, Ny-Lee, and an Imperial to re-secure the top floor. I need the other Imperial to grab the mortar and set it up out of the line of fire. BdrLine, you're with me. We're gonna make some bunker busters.

*The securing team went back up and surveyed the area.*

Yiski, I do not see any other Birdmen troops approaching.

Good to know. Just sit tight.

*Yiski and BdrLine were tinkering with the explosives.*

How about we increase the blast radius?

That'll decrease the force of the explosion. We still need something to take out the heavy troopers.

How about I disassemble my thermite rounds and combine them?

Hmm... with the increased blast radius, the termite would spread and eat through everything.

That's the idea.

*A half-hour passes before Yiski and BdrLine meet up with the rest of the group with four specially made bunker busting and killing mortar rounds.*

Let's load up a few regular mortars and see where our aims at.

*The Imperial had set up the mortar 60 meters out. Yiski loaded the mortar with regular rounds to determine their aim. They fired the first shot. Roland was spotting.*

You are a bit far Yiski. Increase angle by 9 degrees and rotation by 4 degrees.

*The second shot landed right on top of the first bunker.*

Direct hit.

Alright, time to see what these babies can do.

*The team loaded in the special round and launched it. It hit dead on with the bunker. The explosion let loose a heavy mist of thermite which melted through the bunker within seconds along with the screams of those inside.*

*The team subsequently repeated for the next bunker and, soon enough, was out of commission.*
*With the path cleared, nothing was in their way of the cannons.*

Now let's see if we can't finally get rid of these.

*Before the team moved up, Roland spotted Zill's group going into the barracks.*

Yiski, Zill's team entered the bunker. We should group up.

*The team reentered the barracks and it wasn't good. The team saw Zill's condition.*

Dammit Zill. Jun'ko how bad are his injuries?

Not good. He took a clean shot through his side and he's bleeding.

*Yiski yells down at Zill.*

You better not die on me now!

*One of the Imperials in Yiski's team approached Zill.*

I can stabilize him.

*The Imperial pulls out some bandages and wraps them around Zill and tightens them. He then pulls out a syringe and applies its contents near Zill's wound.*

He should be fine until we get him to the medics.

BdrLineAzn:
--Cannons--

*After patching up Zill and securing the barracks. Yiski, BdrLine, Roland, and Ny-Lee goes with three soldiers through the destroyed bunkers towards the cannons. Shink, Papa P, Jun'ko , and the rest of the soldiers stay behind in the barracks watching Zill and for any more attacks*

*As they near the pre-war weapons, they noticed that the control room was heavily armored*
No wonder those galleons didn't put a dent in those things. Them Birdmen really wanted to protect that weapon

*To one of the soldiers*
You brought that rocket launcher right? Time for some fireworks


*The soldier takes position with a clear line of sight at the control room and fires*
*The rocket burst the door open, and the team rushes in, eliminating anyone inside*

Good work you guys, now to destroy this weapon. Everyone get out all your charges and place them around both cannons.

*All seven takes out the charges and any opening in the cannons, they place the charges*
*Once all charges are placed, the group return to the barracks*
*BdrLine and Yiski goes up to the roof where they set up the mortar again.*

*Yiski and BdrLine sets the mortar so that it is aimed at the general location of the cannons*
*They fire off a couple of rounds, until.....*

KABOOOM

*One of the mortars hit a charge and it sets off a chain reaction*
*After the dust settles, BdrLine takes out his scope and check the damage*

 *Chuckling to himself*
Looks like we dont have to worry about that anymore.

*BdrLine gets out his personal radio and calls Zankif*
Zankif, you can bring in the Calvary, cannons are out

Roger, i spotted the explosion from here. I pass on the message to the troop fleet

*On Zankif's Goldfish, he calls the Imperial Fleet*
We are in the clear, move all ships towards the Tower and send in the landing troops.

Roger that, all units converge on the position

*The Grand Fleet, Zankif's Fleet, and the Troop Transport all head towards the Tower*
*From a landing zone, 7 Troop carriers land and out comes platoon of soldiers rushing inside the Tower and the surrounding town*

*Eventually, a squad of Imperial soldiers found Zill, Yiski and the others and escort them to a medical tent set up near the landing site*

Yiski:
--NARRATOR--

As the Fleet lands, a flood of Imperial soldiers begin securing the town and tower, cleaning up any remaining Birdmen troops. Hours pass by until the town was completely secure. The tower was mostly secure. During the securing phase, the Imperials set up a triage tent to tend to the teams injuries sustained during their crash and fight.

Yiski's leg was properly treated. BdrLine, Ny-Lee, Jun'ko, and Roland were given minor relief pain medication. Shink was treated for a few bullet grazes. Paradox was looked over by a few field mechanics. Zill was lying on a cot and given serious medical treatment for multiple gunshot wounds and a blood transfusion.

Zankif meets with the team.

We've done a full sweep of the town and tower. The town is secure, but there are reports of fighting still happening further up in the tower. Based on the notes, we know someone is still alive controlling the troops.

Strange, are you sure there are not any other hatches like the one we found earlier with the armory?

Based on the blueprints we found in the upper floors, there aren't.

What if it was intentionally left out?

Yeah, I can see those shifty bastards doin' somethin' like that.

Zankif dispatches a number of soldiers to scan the ground for any hatches. Many are found within hours, but most lead to empty rooms, or are just hatches. When a team executes a search in the tower, soldiers manages to find a hatch located under a statue on the main floor. A soldier goes down into the hatch and moments later comes back out.

There is definitely a passage and it's not on the blueprints, we could probably get a large group in there and see where it leads.

Well you're counting us in. We came this far. No point in lettin' you soldiers have all the fun. Plus, that last dead Bird standing owes me a new ship.

Zill suddenly appears in the main floor. He's coughing up a little blood and definitely shouldn't be standing.

I hope you weren't planning on leaving me behind. Like hell if I'm going to miss putting a round into the Birdman's head.

Zill stumbles a bit and Jun'ko rushes to his side and help keeps him upright.

Zill, please, you shouldn't be up.

Sorry Lilly, but you know I'm going.

He'll be fine. We'll just have some of the soldiers comin' with us to babysit Zill.

Jun'ko cringes at the thought of Zill still being up and not resting, but she knows she can't stop him. The team followed by another eight Imperials go down into the underground passage way. The only light was provided by lamps supplied by the Imperials.

Fuck. How long have we been walking for? You sure we ain't lost?

For the tenth time Paradox, shut it. Since we've only been walking straight, I can't see how we're lost.

Damn. If I knew the path was this long, I probably should've stayed in bed.

We could always go back.

Too far to go back now.

What you expect to be at the end darling?

I don't know, but whatever it's going to end.

To much of the team's relief, they find a large metallic wall. There's no obvious lock or handle.

Are you shitting me!? All this way for a fucking dead end? FUCK!

Paradox punches the metal wall with his metal hand. To his and the team's surprise, it fell over, revealing a normal set of door behind.

Huh... didn't see that coming.

As the team approached the door, they really didn't see what was coming next.

--NARRATOR END--

--END OF DAY 10--

Yiski:
--START OF DAY 11--

--NARRATOR--

-Underground Tower Bunker-

The team of 16 stood at the door. It was highly ornate and bore the Birdman symbol.

Alright, everyone check your weapons and ammo before we end this party.

Everyone was set.

Paradox, use your metal body and break the door down. Everyone else, will rush in and find firing positions.

Zill coughed up a little more blood.

Zill and I will hang back.

Whatever. Paradox, you ready?

Fuck yeah.

Paradox quickly rushed and punched the door with all his might. The door stood little chance against Paradox's metal momentum and was easily knocked down. The team rushed inside.

There were no troops inside which baffled the team. The room was large and circular. The far end from where the team was sat multiple monitor screens showing all aspects of the town and tower. The team was fascinated by the visual monitors, ignoring the fact a lone chair was sitting in front of the monitors.

You are impressed, no. This is one of many pre-world technologies our organization has recovered. I have no doubt you met other lost technologies like our super soldiers.

The team recognized the voice of the Birdman who greeted them on their first attempt to enter Lu Tower. The chair swung around revealing the Birdman. Unlike the others the team had killed, this one's outfit was much more intricate and ornate.

By the order of the Imperial Emperor, you are under arrest for conspiracies and crimes against the Empire.

Foolish little girl, I am under no one's orders.

The Birdman pressed a button on his chair console. Suddenly, the monitors began showing a new wave of troopers engaging in firefights all over the town and tower.

No worries, your friends will meet their end soon enough to the hands of my army, but I would rather deal with you myself. For too long have you been a thorn in my side.

Okay. That's enough out of you.

Shink fired multiple volleys into the lead Birdman. At first, the Birdman fell back into his chair.

Well... that was a bit underwhelming.

Shit we did all this just for this fucker to...

*CLAP* *CLAP* *CLAP*

The team looked on to the Birdman who was clapping. Shink's jaw dropped and Yiski and Zill were mentally saying "Oh shit." The Birdman got up and gave a grin.

I see you still have the habit of rudely interrupting us when we speak. As you can see I am unharmed by your petty attempts of violence.

This line set off red flags in Yiski's head. Birdman was showing the same resistances at the heavy troopers.

Shit, don't tell me you made yourself into one of those abominations?

As if on cue, the Birdman's body began to bulge out. He easily gained another three feet in height and tripled his size. His robe was ripped to shreds. His mask now on the side of his massive face. His voice was much deeper and distorted now.

No. Not like those weaker versions. THiS iS mUcH SUperIoR!

The Birdman slammed the ground with his fist, creating a small crater.

NoW. cOmE aNd fAce yOUr END!

--NARRATOR END--

RearAdmiralZill:
*Zill looked on as the giant Birdman stood there waiting for them to approach. He then walked past the group and stood a few feet from the beast.*
Im almost insulted. You gain a few hundred pounds in feathers and think us inferior? I expected more from you.

FoLIsh mAN. THe woRLD ShaLL BE MiNE!

*Birdman lunged in head first and Zill pulled out his pistol and shot. It caught him in his left eye and he staggered back. This both hurt and angered him. Zill coughed some blood, and stared the Birdman down.*
There, that should make you realize your situation. Im not here to die, but im sure as Hell going to kill you regardless.

*Birdman simply lunged again and this time Papa joined Zill up front. The Imperial soldiers opened fire, throwing bullets into the monster at a rapid pace. He still charged and swung at Zill and Papa. They dodged to the side. Papa went right and Zill left. Birdman went for Papa. Much to his surprise, Papa caught his next blow, his arms feeling the stress from the immense strength. Zill kicked one of its knees out and the Birdman fell.*

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