[Filtered from Omegamon's forces] - [Backdated shortly after Ivan's posts]

[simonthedigger]

Alright boys and girls, listen up!

My name's Simon. Simon the Digger. I'm Captain of the battleship Halberd, and leader of the Dai-Gurren Brigade. Maybe you've heard of us, maybe you haven't.

Doesn't matter either way, because we've got a job ahead of us. The information on the villages that we'd have the best shot of liberating is legit - trust me.

A few of you have expressed interest in kicking their door down, but it's not going to happen without your heads ending up on mantles over Omegamon's fireplace if we're not organized. This isn't just about kicking ass and taking names, so no matter how good a fighter a single person may be down there, it won't matter for shit if you can't save lives at the same time.

For one of these villages, the Halberd is going to launch a distraction strike to pull Virus Buster forces from it. No matter how many people we have helping us, we'll be outnumbered, but we'll have the advantage of air superiority. It's the one thing we didn't have over Ravemon that we have over these losers.

Unfortunately, it's probably our only advantage. Don't think we can get the drop on them. No matter how well we lock our communications down, Omegamon knows we'll be coming because this is what he was aiming for. He knew there'd be retaliation, and I suspect he knows we'll be gunning to save what people we can. There'll be strong warriors down there, so if you've got any tricks up your sleeves be prepared to whip 'em out.

Because we sure as hell will be.

Lagann and I will personally lead an assault as a distraction. Anyone who wants to come with us can feel free, but we'll need people out there also to lead the villagers to safety. This can be done, but we gotta move hard and we gotta move fast.

Now, the downside... besides the fact you could easily get your ass chopped down out there, anyway.

What we don't have is the numbers so far to liberate all of the villages indicated. Just one or two guys won't be able to pull this off. We're talking about pushing back an entrenched military force and trying to get folks in these towns to safety. It's not a small task, and the Halberd is only one ship.

We've got to do what we can do, though. If you want to roll with us, just say so.

Also - don't worry about the fact DATS hasn't done much yet. At the moment, there's only so much they CAN do without it backfiring on a lot of innocent people. I know these people, and I have faith in them. When they can, they'll be right down there.

For now, then, it's up to the rest of us to do what can be done and hold the line. That starts not with getting our heads blown off, but by saving lives.

Dying for a good cause is admirable, but remember - it's not worth it if you don't accomplish anything in doing so.

[LOCKED TO HALBERD CREW]

I'll say this, as well - I know this can be pulled off, but if any of you guys don't want to head down there, say so. I won't hold it against you, as I sure as hell wouldn't blame you.

I won't make you go, but the Halberd is going.

Comments

[force_a_change]

If it would not be considered a bother, I would like to help

[simonthedigger]

Well.

That's a bit unexpected.

[gatekeymaster]

You all know that Meta Knight would be doing this.

Like hell I'm gonna back down where he'd be involved.

Where his ship goes, I go. And where I go, this ship will have all its firepower and then some.

[simonthedigger]

Glad to hear it.

Not that I had a lot of doubt.

[thekingisnotalone]

Indeed. The numbers are a problem, as is the issue of the distraction retreating safely. I expect that you do not have additional flying transports available. If the number of volunteers remains low, I may need to request a brief alliance with you. It would be better to ensure that all are evacuated from one or two settlements than attempt to rescue all four and be unsuccessful in evacuating anyone.

[simonthedigger]

There's three Tamer-commanded airships that aren't King Bowser's, and clearly he wouldn't be helping us.

Unless you convince/pay Captain Marvelous or Captain Gilder - who are pirates, I need to note - to bring along either of their ships, the Halberd's all we've got. I've enlisted Gilder's help in the past, but after our repairs from Chaosmon and the fact we're not going to be lingering down there very long, I don't think I've got enough to offer either of those guys right now to make it worthwhile.

Alliances are going to be necessary, man. No matter how much power you had back home, no one has all of it here.

And it's a tough pill to swallow... but if we stretch ourselves too thin, we won't save anyone.

[readmyback]

Count me in.

[simonthedigger]

Heh.

Good.

[upgradedtohero]

Saving lives is the most important thing to accomplish. If going in and making a lot of noise is what it takes to make a big enough distraction to get that done, then let's go make some noise.

[simonthedigger]

Oh, we'll be making some noise, all right.

I'll send details on where anyone who wants to hitch a ride can be picked up by the Halberd when we move out.

[arrowoferos]

Hmm, a noble cause to be sure.

How much distance is between the villages and the nearest lightposts? It would seem to me those would be the fastest way to get them as far as possible.

[simonthedigger]

Were this as simple as just opening up a path to the nearest lightpost, this would be a cinch.

Unfortunately, it's not.

Lightposts are too far without making the refugees sitting ducks. An outside transport is necessary.

[spicysoursweet]

Ho ho ho~ Sounds like you're gonna be making alot of noise hmm?

Where's a girl gotta be to get in on this party?

[simonthedigger]

So long as you think you can handle yourself, that works for me.

[changelingdude]

Hey dude quick question!

Once we liberate all these folks where are we taking them?

I can offer up my Inns for housing and protection and stuff, Tetha's really cleaned up these days. I mean if we need it.

[simonthedigger]

I think Tetha wouldn't work.

The city might be a lot more cleaned up than it used to be, but it also doesn't have a stable government. Chief Owlmon probably has his wings full keeping things organized as it is. If he'd even let them camp out there.

Because let's be truthful - a lot of the people we're looking at saving would have been fighting all of us a year ago. A lot of them are probably not what you'd classify as good folks.

We're still going to try and save them because they shouldn't be slaughtered regardless, and it's the right thing to do.

Plus, anyplace that houses these refugees automatically becomes a target. There's very few places that I would think have enough to discourage Omegamon from attacking them at the moment. Tetha certainly doesn't have that power at the moment.

I've got an idea of where we can usher them to, but Tetha isn't it right now.

[illuminatings]

I'd be willing to pitch in some way. I can currently transport a few people to safety with the use of my oversoul and manage to get others to help out, too.

[simonthedigger]

Anyone who can transport people besides the normal ways would be a big help.

[Locked to Simon]

[warp_ring_tech]

There may be a method to help you surprise those forces you wish to draw out, actually. And I am willing to offer my assistance in helping you with this matter.

Re: [Locked to Simon]

[simonthedigger]

You?

Really?

Last I checked you'd been a pretty big thorn in the sides of some folks.

[Anonymous Audio]

[giveadragonsomelove]

It's Dragon Fire. And I got your back. Tell me where and when and I can help out with the air attacks, yo.

Re: [Anonymous Audio]

[simonthedigger]

Good to know! We'll have info on how to meet up with us soon.

[flameless_twin]

I can help organize the evacuations of the villages. And if it's power we need for the distraction...I know someone who can help. I'll get in contact with him.

[simonthedigger]

Anyone who can focus on the actual evacuations will be good, too.

I'm going to be in the thick of fighting, and trying to keep them off everyone's backs. It's going to be up to others to then get people out of the damned place.

[reluctant_king]

My name is Elias Acorn and I offer you my assistance in saving those digimon. We can't allow Omegamon to succeed in his genocide unchallenged.

[simonthedigger]

Great.

Any help is appreciated.

[lightmyspiritoffire]

I heard the mention of causing some havoc and be a distraction.
Am I too late to offer my services?

[simonthedigger]

Never too late for that.