Ticket here, and welcome back to Man versus Machine! In this episode, we'll see camp life from both tribes, and the return of a twist. Sorry for the absence, I just got caught up in other things. But, Survivor is still alive.

Enough talk from me though. Enjoy!

Man: Chun-Li, Daisy, Drax the Destroyer, Rick Grimes, and Ulala

Machine: Clank, Cyrax, Dark Samus, Megatron, Mighty Gazelle, Montgomery, Rocket Raccoon, Sektor, and Silver Sonic

Fourteen have made it to this point in the game…but just who will be voted out next?

Man

Day 12

After yesterday's boot, four out of the five left take some time roasting their breakfast over the fire. It's, drumroll please….rice. Not shocking in the slightest to them. There was still a little left in the bag, so it's not a big feast.

Chun's off elsewhere, as the four here discuss how they got to this point.

"Porky stressed me out so bad. He was talking about one person, then another, then says 'screw my people.'" Ulala mentions. "That'll be entertaining to watch back."

Drax takes a bite of his rice. "No issue seeing him go.

Daisy remembers another mess. "It's crazy how Nabbit made him look like a saint. The fact we're still sane, is insane in itself."

Rick swallows some rice. "We've got a weapon on our side?"

"That is?"

"The more level our heads are, the easier it is to stay sane. It helps that we got people supporting each other. If me, or Chun aren't the optimist, someone like Ulala will step up." The sheriff explains. "OR you, Daisy, when Brandon was feeling down."

The princess turns to Drax. "If we're talking boots, i can't blame Brandon for being bitter. He was so ready to lose it on you, but If I was getting slandered and went out like that, I would be upset too."

"That's a him problem." Rick snickers at the destroyer's dismissive remark.

"That's one way to put it." Daisy says, cracking a smile.

That's Porky, Nabbit, and the third boot Brandon. Oh he was the fourth boot. They aren't discussing the actual third elimination, just to keep the mood a little lighter. There's been a lot of darkness on this tribe so getting to kick back and reflect on the fair boots can help.

They don't get much further as Chun-Li enters the scene with tree-mail in hand. "New mail just came in."

"What's in there?" Rick asks.

The street fighter opens it up, and gives him a description. "It sounds like a swap." She begins reading. "It's been twelve days in the game, thirty away from fame. This twist should reignite your flames."

Drax eyes the paper. "If there's a swap..it has been fun surviving with you."

Rick's actually smiling. "Same here. It's been fun suffering with you all, but it's time we move on before we lose anyone else."

The destroyer just walks up to the sheriff. "This calls for a group hug." He pulls Rick in for one, but he isn't fought over it.

The princess heads on over. "Why not?" She joins in, and Ulala decides to follow suit. Chun just has a brow raised looking at the scene….Ah, screw it. She decides to join in, all on the tribe embracing each other before having to depart.

It's been an awful twelve days, so they've earned some embrace.

A few in the tribe give their thoughts about the swap in confessional.

Daisy: I didn't want to ruin the moment…but OHMYGOSH FINALLY! If we couldn't swap, that group hug would never age well. We've been through this hell together, and we're GOING to merge in one piece. Mark my words.

Cut to Ulala's confession.

Ulala: Good afternoon spacecats. After a disastrous start, humanity is getting back on track! With all the awkward group hugs you can ask for.

Machine

Day 12

Clank, Cyrax, Dark Samus, Megatron, Mighty Gazelle, Monty, Rocket, Sektor, and Silver Sonic

Sunny side is up today. The wind has a calm grace to it. It's not too hard, not too slow, the perfect pace.

It's also the perfect day to share stories. Four on the tribe take the good conditions into consideration. Clank, Rocket, Gazelle, and Silver Sonic.

Rocket's telling one some will be familiar with. "This guys talkin' allll this crap, but has the guts to look the mirror and say: you know what would be a really badass name? TAZERFACE! Haha, he thought he was some supervillain!"

Gazelle cackles. "You guys wiped the floor didn't you?"

"Damn right we did. One of my people could control an arrow with his mind so it was easy." Oh Yondu. We still miss you.

Silver Sonic takes a point away. "That fool was so prideful he didn't see his downfall coming. Something Robotnik never learns…"

"We were made by people who think they got the best brains this Galaxy has to offer. If they weren't such d*ckheads then they'd actually get what they want." Rocket adds. "

"Agreed."

The four get a new visitor in Cyrax. Clank greets him with a smile. "Hello Cyrax! We were just passing stories around. Do you care to share any?"

"There are many. We would take days just to get through them all."

"Its worth it, I KNOW you got good ones. That net wasn't for convenience." Rocket points out, still remembering the lives of those innocent chickens. "Whatcha got?"

Cyrax thinks for a few seconds. "Hmm. There is one i remember."

"If we're discussing stories…" Everyone turns to see Sektor. He gets stares for a good five seconds, and it's clear to him that he doesn't have the best rep. "What's the matter? I believed this to be an open forum."

Gazelle breaks the silence. "You don't come around. Can't we be shocked?"

"No need to go on the offensive, Roy."

Gazelle sits up, but Clank adds on to stop a riot. "You also cut him off. Wait your turn. Go right ahead, Cyrax.

Cyrax speaks, but gets cut off with a confessional.

In his confessional, Rocket gives his POV on Sektor.

Rocket: We're having a blast, tellin our war stories, and then Cyrax comes over. It's cool, nothing can go wrong right? Here comes daddy Sektor. Can't learn more about him cause Sektor's always walking in. It's starting to piss me off! Clank can be friendly as he wants but I see through that bot's BS. You aren't his parent ya know!

Cyrax is going on about his tale. "I wandered the desert, not willing to go down. But then I was repaired."

Ah, Cyrax did wander a certain woman's desert, but he's keeping some important details hidden. Sektor is right there so it's best not to expose their relationship…even if others have a clue.

"I respect the drive." Gazelle comments. "You could have died of thirst but you wouldn't stop."

Sektor stares through Cyrax,. "Being a cyborg has it perks, doesn't it Cyrax?"

"…"

"It DID save you after all."

It's so silent that everyone can hear the birds chirp. Leave it to Rocket to interrupt it. "Look if you don't have any stories to share—"

"I have plenty."

Sektor gets a confessional.

Sektor: Cyrax needs to snap out of this trance he's in. He's been weak in the mind for quite some time but now it's getting concerning. He won't even praise us for our advancements. We don't need food, water, or shelter to survive but he's still doubting this! This is who you are, stop fighting it!

Two other machines walk by the scene while Sektor's telling his story: Dark Samus, and Montgomery Gator.

The Metroid analyzes the scene. "Megatron's been isolating himself. Sektor made the call to destroy the kingdom and create anew."

Monty slides his shades down. "That mess? A kingdom? It was just Megatron and Friends. Dictator of the year tried to shut me down when I was goin' in on them cyborgs…"

"…."

"Ok but hear me out."

Dark Samus obliges. "What's on your mind?"

"I don't trust those cyborgs worth a rats ass!"

"…I figured. Their models are the exact same. It's obvious that they have to be in cahoots."

Monty breaths in relief. "MAN am I glad someone else wants to take 'em out."

Does she actually want to? Who knows. "We're the only two who have our eyes on them. But we know the weaknesses of everyone else. Sektor's shady. Megatron's already blown it. Cyrax doesn't know what side he's on, or where this journey will take him."

The gator "Well let's be honest: I'm not doing myself any favors."

"If we're at a disadvantage, I'll keep you safe because we see eye to eye." She says. "Sektor won't have an issue too if one of our own targets us."

"Oh hell yeah…"

"Besides, neither of us should be prime targets when others will make moves to cover us. All we have to do is snake our way to the end…even better than the human himself." Dark Samus explains UTR gameplay, written version.

"Love the plan."

Cut to Monty's confessional, where he gives his opinion of her.

Montgomery: That Samus is a weird cat. So quiet but so deadly. At least she's on my side cause man I'd HATE fighting someone who thinks that far ahead.

Challenge Area

Day 12

"Come on in!"

The nine machines enter first, intact for now but an implosion is long overdue. Megatron isn't the only problem as there are other issues flaring up. With the gameplay expanding as well, it's a matter of time until this tribe goes to war.

It may even start now..

They come to a stop, and get greeted by the host. "Hello again, machines. Before we begin, get a look at the new 'Man' tribe…"

The five walk out, with no Brandon in sight. Half of their team is gone, and if there's no swap, it may be more. Then again, Drax is apparently working on his temper.

"Brandon voted out last Tribal Council…"

Dark Samus has some harsh words in her confessional.

Dark Samus: Their instability is actually humorous. They can come close and still fail at the last minute. This isn't a tribe of humans, it's a tribe of chokers.

The five come to a stop, and Jeff begins his address. "You've made it eleven days. For one team, it can seem like an easy ride. For another, it's been tumultuous. This won't be your average challenge."

Bam.

"DROP. YOUR. BUFFS. We're switching tribes."

Daisy almost passes out but Ulala catches her. Rick applauds, and Drax busts out laughing. "It is time for our vengeance!"

Chun shushes him, as the machines…just look neutral. They haven't really had any adversity yet.

"With buffs dropped, Jeff has a bag of rocks in store, and fourteen buffs on standby. "We'll draw by random for tribes. The Purple rock means you're on New Man, and the white rock means you're on the New Machines So hope for the best…"

The fourteen castaways dig into the bag, each drawing one of two rocks. When all's said and done…

"Reveal."

Clank pulls the purple rock.

Cyrax pulls the white rock.

Daisy pulls the purple rock.

Rick pulls the white rock.

Sektor pulls the purple rock.

Chun-Li pulls the white rock.

Gazelle pulls the purple rock.

Megatron pulls the white rock.

Dark Samus pulls the purple rock.

Silver Sonic pulls the white rock.

Montgomery pulls the purple rock.

Ulala pulls the white rock.

Drax pulls the purple rock.

Rocket pulls the white rock. "Lovely."

Rocket: Well f*ck. I was hopin' to meet with Drax again, but since we aren't on the same team..I'll have to find another way to communicate.

He's got a devious smile on as his confession ends.

Jeff hands New Man their purple buffs, and new machines their white buffs. "Man, Machine, you already know where you're headed. So head back to your old, and new camps, and I'll see you back here for the immunity challenge."

The two new teams walk back, as a few castaways air their thoughts in confession.

First, Silver Sonic.

Silver Sonic: I will target the decepticon until he's terminated once and for all.

Next, Megatron.

Megatron: Silver Sonic can kiss my shiny metal ass if he thinks I'll leave this quickly.

Hate never dies. Anyways, cut to Dark Samus' next.

Dark Samus: Even if they turn on us, I'll be fine. I'm in alliances with Sektor and Monty, yet they are bigger targets than me. They'll be useful shields on my way to the merge, and once they're done it'll be time to kick them to the curb.

New Man: Clank, Daisy, Dark Samus, Drax, Mighty Gazelle, Montgomery, and Sektor

New Machine: Cyrax, Rick, Chun-Li, Megatron, Silver Sonic, Ulala, and Rocket

Well, those are the new tribes! We got some new dynamics to get to! With some rivalries still alive and well, what will transpire? Find out in 5B!