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Topic: Panda Gang, Thread III
In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay
Prytaneic Priest (Original Poster)
Posted on February 1st, 2011:
Alright people, let Daddy post the rules so our Mother of Tin doesn't need to, and so we can avoid the issues of the previous threads.
First off, keep swearing to a minimum. I can understand when certain topics come up, you'll get heated and let loose a word or two in the heat of the moment. However, we need to set a standard better than our foes. Also, it'll help when I or another moderator for the thread need to see when to get involved.
Two, NO SHIPPING. Not only is this not the thread for that, it is beneath us to try and meddle in the affairs of others. In addition to this, Staff have made it clear that anyone caught shipping given the ages involved WILL be thread-banned for a week to start with, with it getting worse for repeat offenders (Staff have made it clear that if past incidents pop up again that the threads will be counted under the Three Strikes Rule, and none of us want that, including Staff). During which you will miss out.
Three, in this thread, you might be allowed to go off on hare brained tangents, but it shall not devolve past the point of no return. If we can't back track and find the thread of logic, it's time to stop. This is mostly so that people don't get TOO off topic with planning Group events and other such things.
Four, no treating Nexus as our new God Queen. She might have the power for it, but she doesn't have the inclination. Period. I personally went over and ASKED Aspirant myself. And given they work pretty closely together, that means no. She isn't going to rule over us like Arthur did the Britons.
Now, get posting.
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Judge (Moderator)
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
I think it's time to cool your heels there little Miss Unicorn. This is your second offense. You will be in major trouble for a third offense and not just removed from this thread permanently. Do not start this argument again.
Sothoth
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
The question you need to ask @KFPeein is who profits off of this like you claimed?
eighteenzombies (nomnomnom)
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
So are they actually calling themselves a gang, or was that bit added in by others to tar them and their reputation?
OnTheBay
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
Hmm, a thread Bagrat didn't make? The god queen bit seems a bit odd @Prytaneic Priest. I mean, yeah, Nexus is powerful, but the highest praise she has gotten is I think "baby Eidolon" and she hasn't really done a lot. The times she goes ham she goes ham, but besides shooting Purity out of the skies nobody has really seen her do anything. Maybe "Lady" instead with her living in a castle or "Sorcerer Queen" for the way it just freaking popped into existence one day.
Anyways, to get back on topic, @eighteenzombies, it seems to be that they aren't being treated as an actual gang, but more of an afterschool club. Less drugs and violence, more helping each other with homework. Besides who would call a gang Panda gang if they wanted to be the usual type? It is pretty much the most sedate animal out there.
Bagrat (Veteran Member) (The Guy in the Know)
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
@OnTheBay - Yeah, Priest beat me in making the thread. The guy's a big fan from what we all know, but thankfully not Void_Cowboy levels of bad. Still bad though.:p
I have to wonder if Aspirant is going to be giving classes to the PRT or Police in the city soon.
Also, on February 7th, Nexus captured the Butcher. So I wouldn't say she hasn't done anything.
@Sothoth - The discussion here is starting to go offtopic.
Hobknob
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
I doubt it Bagrat. Officially it's because capes like Crane The Harmonious and Teacher made it too risky for that sort of thing in general, even if it would be useful. Unofficially, it's because a lot of laws have been crafted to limit Parahuman options and force them into either illegal activities (which the authorities can then use to force them to do what they want when 'caught') or to PRT/Protectorate control.
KFPeein
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
@Sothoth: You have to admit that the land owners are making a LOT of money with recent events.
@OnTheBay: People might say that Pandas are nice and friendly and laid back, and then you get Nexus involved and then suddenly BAM!, Kung Fu Panda out of fucking nowhere!
Aspirant (Verified Cape) (Oathbound)
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
Classes are open to anyone who wants to join and can agree to leave personal grudges outside the doors.
Prytaneic Priest
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
@OnTheBay: Several reasons for it. One. Hyperbole and Exaggeration.
Two. I know more than a few normally staunch Americans making serious comments on their desire for Nexus to rule the Bay.
Three. I've been unlucky enough to have seen her in action. She's not Eidolon-lite. She's... Different...
I mean... She kinda HASN'T lost access to her powers yet, and I think I heard somewhere that they can't be turned off by that new Trump. REALLY close to rumors though, so you can go ahead and dismiss them.
Satan's Meatpuppet (Veteran Poster)
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
We're starting to get offtopic here, let's get back on topic.
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Prytaneic Priest
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@ExplodingPineapples: Nono, that makes a certain amount of sense. Does anybody in the Bay want to meet up by the Graveyard? One of my friends still has a Nexus Tag, so I don't think we have anything to actually worry about.
ExplodingPineapples
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
Yo @Prytaneic Priest, I'm down. Ain't afraid of no ghostss! :D
Hobknob
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
… how the fuck did your 'friends' end up with something like that?
Goopy
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@Hobknob: IIRC Nexus handed them out earlier this week to the leaders of the Panda Gang during lunch at Winslow before leaving to who knows where.
...I guess they were distributed accordingly?
OnTheBay
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
You kids seriously need to get yourselves some sort of clubhouse. Meeting up in the Graveyard works I guess, but it is like having a meeting in a field of tetanus. And that is discounting the crazy gangers running around convinced that the Merchants or the Teeth are going to make some sort of triumphant return.
Apparently you got some sort of tinker tech teleportation device (can't believe she is just handing those out to high schoolers), but stay safe and listen to that patent Brockton Bay survival instinct.
BloodSoaked Unicorn
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
Nexus did hand out Tags to people at her school. Most of them being 'Gap tags' if I remember correctly. And yeah @OnTheBay, some in the PRT aren't 'happy' about that from what I've heard, but the Protectorate for the most part doesn't care, and neither does anyone else with any sense. Of course, the PRT have been going after those few who've been trying to buy and sell the things, which is amusing given the people involved are thinking they can pull one over Nexus on that, which is stupid given she made the things, they can only be used once, and she's cunning enough to lure in idiots and fools.
Nexus is not stupid, and wouldn't give easy access to critical things.
Goomba
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
WOAH, WOAH, WOAH, Nexus is doing WHAT now?! I can absolutely believe the PRT arent happy about this! Have these teleportation devices been tested thoroughly by a trusted third party? Are there safeguards to prevent injury/death? I don't know about you guys, but this honestly looks VERY irresponsible to me. Is Nexus trying to get herself CRIMINALLY CHARGED when something inevitably goes wrong?! And there are people suposedly trying to BUY these things???? Are they NUTS?!
ExplodingPineapples
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
Chillax Goomba, overreact much? Afaik no one sold anything as we're not lame-o's! FYI its one-use magic paper made by Nexus that she mucho limited to spit you out to a spot of her choosing. Not fancy tech, more like disposable Dauntless gear amirite? Nexus portals constantly, so prettty safe fwiw. :)
Goomba
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
Ah, so these devices aren't even REAL tinketech, but a power masquerading as pseudotech. WOW @ExplodingPineapples, I feel SO much better. /s
Don't give me that BULL about magic. Nexus APPEARS to believe in this made up voodoo junk, but that doesn't mean you have to follow HER example! You are TEENAGERS and it's not a question of IF but WHEN you manage to LOSE or BLOW UP one of these devices.
EnergyEngineer
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
They may be teenagers but at least give them some credit Goomba.
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Topic: Previous Attacks linked to Events at Endbringer Shelter
In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay
IUH (Original Poster)
Posted on February 10th, 2011:
So there's been a number of attacks happening around the Bay, with a lot of unexplained kidnappings and disappearances. People are worrying that it may be a repeat of the Boston Games, and the kidnappings and disappearances have a lot of people spooked.
EDIT; There's been some confirmed attacks on civilians, mostly focused around kidnappings and abductions, and a LOT of rumors going around.
Second EDIT; We have confirmation that Mouse Protector is one of the people involved in the attacks/kidnappings/disappearances.
Third EDIT; Unless Mouse Protector has some unexplained triplets, we're likely dealing with a Master of some sort. Maybe even a biotinker or cloner or evil-alternate universe portals or something (and no jokes about).
Fourth EDIT; PRT has confirmed that there was an S-class situation involving 'evil murderous clones'. And I hate that I can say that seriously with a straight face, wtf. Here is a link to the official statement.
Fifth EDIT; One of Mouse Protector's 'evil' clones was spotted in her home territory (away from Brockton Bay, though no one knows for certain if rumors of Mouse joining up with Nexus are just gossip or have something to them). No one knows if any other evil clones are running loose. If you spot anything, report it to the authorities. Don't try and handle it yourselves.
Sixth EDIT; Yes, there are still some evil clones wandering around. While the majority of them were present in the fight that took place in the basements and sewers of Brockton Bay, there's been confirmation that there were others that weren't, and this is a big part of why the PRT made a public statement. Do not attack heroes and start claiming they're clones people. If you see anything odd, make reports to the PRT hotlines and don't get involved if you can help it. Let the authorities deal with this stuff.
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Crypter Olympia (Unverified Cape) (Power Guru)
Posted on February 14th, 2011:
So… We had a possible Nilbog 2.0 who creates cape clones, WITH POWERS, in the same city we have people like Nexus, Dauntless, Panacea etc.
It's official, the bay is fucked and I'm moving to live with my uncle in Canberra. Can't be worse than here. Good luck to all of you.
Saline Miner
Posted on February 14th, 2011:
@CrypterOlympia, Nooooo Don't leave! Brockton's getting better! Nexus will Ascend to her rightful place, and make the Bay better again!
DaFuk
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
So wait, the attacks from a few days ago were linked to the shit here?
HotterLass
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Unfortunately it seems so. I mean, I don't think Mouse Protector is secretly part of a cape triplets and the attack on that apartment building was some fucked up S9 shit
HeroOfLoveAndJustice
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Oh god? Does anybody know if MP is okay? I don't want the best hero to die!
Tiger98
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@HeroOfLoveAndJustice
Best Mouse is ok. PRT claimed that they rescued all the trapped capes that were being cloned.
Crypter Olympia (Unverified Cape) (Power Guru)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@Saline Miner - How is that a good thing!? You make it sound like she's going to turn into a god and wave her hand and everything is better?! I've lived in this city for most of my life. I've fought for it for a long time too, and one thing I can always say is that when things start looking up in the bay, it comes just before a meteoric fall.
Do you want an example? Marquis gets taken down, and not long after, we got Lung.
@Tiger98 - Not enough people actually read news articles, instead just looking at the headlines. It's kind of sad at this point. :(
Saline Miner
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@Crypter Olympia, That's because Nexus isn't a power hungry jackass like Marquis, actually spends her time at least TRYING to get somewhere, and is dedicated to the people that need her. If she were to ask the people of Brockton, I'd bet you they'd accept her rule, and do so happily!
That's not exactly a great example there Madame. The world runs on ups and downs. This will be a most Meteoric rise, until the fall of America. Then something new shall rise from its ashes, a true utopia. A place where things will merely rock gently back and forth instead of this hellish vortex of Power.
Zcree
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Can we get back on topic people? Please? I don't want this thread locked due to people having a thirty page offtopic argument about whether Nexus makes the best pancakes or would be a better god queen, so can we please stay on topic?
Dionysus (Finds The Best Booze)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
A round of drinks to our fair heroes for their efforts in saving the day!
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Antigone
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Imagine if the Butcher was cloned by this monster. What would happen then? No idea.
Mechanical_Messiah (Veteran Member)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Apparently some of the rumors that were being spread were via cellphones from some of the people at the attack, though there's been rumors of some clones fucking with things as well. That's… going to make confirming some things difficult, especially if it continues.
Maíron
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
So the huge army of capes came from a giant monster that ate people and spit out their bizarro world counterparts?
I knew powers could get weird, but that is a whole 'nother level body horror mind-fuck that I would rather not think about ever again.
I'm just glad whatever the hell that thing was stopped before it could go full Endbringer on Brockton. No-one needs another one of those abominations running around, especially not one that can make an army out of freaking Alexandria if it grabs her.
@Antigone - Clone the Butcher? Hell no!
Crypter Olympia (Unverified Cape) (Power Guru)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Does anybody have confirmation on the rumour that Nexus and her new buddy, big guy with sword, again, took down an army of capes. By themselves. Including like a dozen Alexandrias'?
Throwaway Account #54466 (Unverified Cape)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Nah. I can guarantee it wasn't a dozen Alexandrias. Some other Cape that got eaten , that had powers remarkably similar to hers that Nexus had managed to exterminate with prejudice.
Wyrmling
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Wait, you were there? We need more details! Spill them for us! :D
Throwaway Account #54466 (Unverified Cape)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Haha, no.
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Topic: Nexus, thread IV
In: Boards Parahumans Heroes
Bagrat (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (The Guy in the Know)
Posted on February 3rd, 2011:
This discussion thread is for the Independant Hero known as Nexus, who first appeared in Brockton Bay on January 3rd, 2011. She was outed by the Undersiders, a supervillain team operating in Brockton Bay, on January 29th, 2011, where it was revealed not only who she was (though her trigger event was semi-publicly known by that point anyways), but also that the former Ward Shadow Stalker was involved in her trigger event.
Nexus is a Master/Trump, whose main power appears to be the creation of a secondary being known as "Emmy", who has powers and a personality of their own and who can permanently share their powers with their Master, Nexus. Emmy also tends to take new forms every so often, with new powers and abilities, though all of their forms seem to share the ability to become invisible and intangible. We also have confirmation that Emmy is a "Projection" created by Nexus' power, despite the fact that they are intelligent and aware, not a human who's been influenced/changed as was first believed.
These are the known forms that Emmy has taken:
1. "Line Drive", a Brute/Mover/Blaster. Known for the laughing skull symbol when they start tearing into things and going all out. LINK.
2. The Kung Fu Panda (Yes, we're being serious) known as "Po", a Brute/Striker. Was a big part of starting the "Panda" school group at Winslow High in Brockton Bay, as well as acting as a friendly super-powered hall monitor. LINK.
3. Pretty Scary Eyes Lady (seriously, do we have a name for her yet?), a Mover/Tinker/Trump. Mostly known for Portals and the ability to make items with powers of their own like Dauntless. It's suspected this also might be linked to the GIGANTIC CASTLE out of nowhere. LINK.
4. "Oscar", a Shaker. Known for creating green energy projections (didn't get involved in any noticeable incidents beyond helping the Protectorate with The Butcher, which a lot of details are still unclear on, but he did talk with students at Winslow a lot, hence why people know anything about this form at all). EDIT: There is some video of Oscar and Nexus fighting a "brute stranger" outside of Fleur's old home, but very little is known about what actually went down there.LINK.
5. Big European Guy with Sword, Daggers, and Glasses (Why was he punching the knives?!). Actual "Name" and "power(s)" unknown at this time. LINK.
Nexus has also created an organization she's calling the "Oathbound" (thread link HERE), and members include:
Nexus
Emmy
Trainwreck
Aspirant
Parian
Huntsman
Nexus is well known for the "Skadoosh" and "Time's Up!" memes. She currently owns a literal Castle known as "The Heap", which has become a very well known location in Brockton Bay given its size and the fact it literally appeared out of thin air in a single day.
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YesNoMaybe! (Schrödinger's Answer)
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
Goomba I dunno man, this is starting to feel like it's moving into offtopic discussion territory.
Jamestownsend
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
@Filonis Please, please, stop shipping with Nexus with her own projection.
Ibat (Moderator)
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
@Filonis, I have to second that request for you to stop. Nexus is underaged. If you continue, you will be punished. Consider this an official Staff warning not to perv on teenagers.
Prytaneic Priest
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
Yes I did visit Aspirant @Dragish. He runs a Dojo for people that need help defending themselves. Heck, one of my aunts goes there. Dude was pretty laid back, though... I don't think he was all there with me, you know? Only saw something like that in one of my neighbors that lived during the Slaughterhouse's visit.
Ack Where was I... Ah, yeah. When I asked, because I wanted to make sure she didn't want the Worship/Leadership, Aspirant said she really didn't plan on... Anything really. She basically wants to live her life as she is.
Shillelagh
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
@Prytaneic Priest - Did you go there to suck his dick too? Or did you manage to suck out Nexus's farts. Jeeze, you make them sound like they're saints or something.
Crypter Olympia (Unverified Cape) (Power Guru)
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
WTF @Shillelagh, seriously that's a bit of a brutal reaction. @Prytaneic Priest is just giving an opinion, no need to go for a slap down. Plus, the same guys who help save the Protectorate, and the city from Nazis, I think they deserve being seen in a good light.
And I got a similar response when I went to Parian's shop and asked about Nexus. Before being thrown out for not actually intending to buy anything.
Xamurai1 (Kyushu Survivor)
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
Ok I have something that may or not be true that a lot of people might find interesting. My son goes to school in Winslow and he recently joined that Panda Gang (thank god he did not join the now defunct ABB) and my mother was invited with her friends to visit the shrine which was built deep in the old ABB teritory to pray for some of her old friends and my worrywart of a son gave this tag that made her grip my son shakely.
Worried, I checked on why(because I was watching TV) and saw my mother cry tears of joy as she asked where did my son get an honest to god ofuda.
To those who don't know, ofudas are basically paper talismans most commonly used by Onmyouji or what can be considered a combination of exorcists, spirit mediums, shamans, druids and even act as prophets that predict weather and communicate with the land gods and even the Shinto gods.
I know I'm rambling and all but if you ever touched one of the ofudas Nexus casually distributes freely there is something there like a weight if you focus intently on it like it's… something supernatural or such, heck the characters and language written on the stuff is really, really old, like a dead form of language old. I barely understood a word or two on it and that's because my family lived in Kyoto and I studied there for a few years before moving to Kyushu till a certain sea monster sank the island.
I know you guys would start the stuff about magic not being real and such but I'll point out again those magic nuts out there's reasoning: if superpowers are real, why not magic?
Though now I'm spending my time bonding with my mother digging information and wildly guessing if that woman Nexus's projection have taken form of was either a powerful foreign Onmyouji or Miko with a powerful familiar that has countless creepy eyes that lives in an alternate space or a powerful youkai that may or may not have been famous and recorded in our history or Aleph
Btw the youkai vote is winning because of how unnerving she is and… supernaturally hot.
Edit 1: My wife slapped me with that comment, and I don't regret it. Even she agreed with me in the end cause she was one of the salesladies that one time Glory Girl and her dragged Nexus to buy some clothes.
Randojokus
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
@Xamurai1: So what you're saying is that Nexus is magic? I can buy it lol. This thread is turning out to be almost as much fun as the "Weld is a racist robot" thread was.
Nekro1Mage_User (Cape Groupie) (Mystic Nerd)
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
Ok I got curious on @Xamurai1's post, so I did my own digging about Onmyouji and cross-referenced the information I found both in Earth Bet's and Aleph's. I don't want to flood the whole page so I'll just say that if what I found is true, we may be underestimating what Nexus can do.
Btw I know we haven't got a testimony from Nexus and the Oathbound about how that castle popped into existence, but from what I researched(even if it's basically myths and such), that castle may have been done by that Hot Noble Lady(calling it!) and it may even be a casual work done in a mix of shit and giggles to gobsmack us filthy plebeians alongside her concern on Nexus.
BESTUSERNAME
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
@Nekro1Mage_User: Ehhhh, that's what the "Trump" classification is for. I believe PRT and Police handbooks list it as "Shit gets weird, expect powers to pop up or disappear or messed with, ask for further info later". Good enough for me!
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RocksFall (Veteran Member)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@HeroOfLoveAndJustice - If you're making a wishlist of powers that go well with her current powerset, at least try to make it realistic.
Seriously, look at one of the items on your list. Emmy form with the power to create a sentient projection that has one of the following power-sets? Dude, it's hard enough believing she has a supposedly aware projection. You really think she can get a second one? :rofl: Wouldn't Nexus just skip the middleman and have her projection change to this sentient projection instead? :lol:
Also, we have zero evidence that her projection can get any possible power or ability. Speculation is nice and all, but come on man.
Prytaneic Priest
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Honestly, I'm curious on how Nexus's powers actually work. I mean… If you look at them, they clearly run off of a logic inherent TO them, but they're strange.
BlueCattle
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
No one but Nexus herself knows, but the few things we know she can do for certain all seem to be abilities based off of whatever "Emmy's" form can do. We don't know if the powers/abilities are the exact same or weaker, and Nexus isn't saying anything.
A previous Nexus thread came up with a pretty popular theory that argues "Emmy's" powers/abilities will swap into something she needs whenever "Emmy" changes form. A different thread came up with a theory that "Emmy" is a non-sentient projection that acts human because either it's an elaborate puppet show or it's being controlled by a delusional split personality of Nexus. Another theory argues that "Emmy" is actually an evil eldritch sockpuppet out to steal children's soles. No, not their 'souls', but the 'soles' of their shoes. No comment from Nexus of course.
Kitten, Destroyer Of Worlds
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@BlueCattle: Has anyone actually tried asking her, if not then it''s really not that Nexus isn''t saying anything as much as no one has bothered asking. Or we could check with the PRT for their public analysis of her powers, they''re bound to have done that.
BlueCattle
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@Kitten, Destroyer Of Worlds
You can look it up on youtube, but some schmuck got destroyed on live television after he tried asking "Emmy" about Nexus's powers. Funny thing, the reporter previously tried asking Nexus if she's single during her adhoc press conference.
ConcernedCapybara
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Is anyone getting the feeling it's only a matter of time until the Youth Guard reaches out to Nexus and the Oathbound? I understand the Youth Guard is super busy looking after the Wards' welfare, but they aren't limited to the PRT and they do contact any parahuman team with heroic minors. By all accounts Nexus has a life that doesn't revolve around being a cape, which I'm positive the Youth Guard is super happy about. I am surprised she is still attending that school, but I guess the environment would have drastically improved for her by now.
Nexus previously talked about how her team is a union and wants to make sure parahumans can live free from conscription and conflict. The Youth Guard also acts like a union and I am positive they can find common ground to help look out for all minors on her team. Seems like a win-win to me!
HeroOfLoveAndJustice
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
@RocksFall, if Emmy is sentient then that breaks everything we know about powers. So I've stopped ruling stuff out cause Nexus does what Nexus wants. Face it, Nexus is the second coming of Dauntless and Eidolon.
@BlueCattle, still better speculation than the infamous "Weld is a racist robot" thread.:D:p
@ConcernedCapybara, why get those out of touch busybodies involved? Cause god knows they will try babyproofing the Oathbound.
RocksFall (Veteran Member)
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
After the Shadow Stalker incident, I think the Youth Guard will pay more attention to the Wards ENE in particular. The Y.G. has an established method for reaching out to the PRT, but not for the Oathbound. Yes, I agree that someone from the Y.G. will reach out at some point. But I think it is unlikely they will rush it unless, for example, Nexus suddenly recruits middle schoolers.
@HeroOfLoveAndJustice - Yes, I agree Nexus is powerful. We got the message based on people claiming she is a Triumvirate tier. But maybe tone down the barrage of overhype?
First, we don't know what exactly happened during this S-Class situation. Do you really think the Triumvirate or other capes would just let Nexus take on all these clones alone? Surely she wouldn't be crazy enough to face an army single-handedly, right? :wat:
I find it worrying that people can readily believe this rumor without official confirmation. Sure, there's a chance that some part of the rumor is true, but I think it is more plausible that the Triumvirate did the bulk of the work with Nexus playing a supportive but crucial role. Remember, they have more experience than her. But if the rumor is true, that begs the question: how on earth did Nexus manage to kill these Alexandria-like clones?! And more importantly, who has oversight over her?
Second, I agree Nexus has potential. But if Dauntless and Eidolon have limitations and drawbacks, then I wouldn't be surprised if she does so as well. Sure, we suspect Dauntless will eventually surpass the Triumvirate, but no one knows if his power will level off at some point. I acknowledge that so far Nexus's projection had amazing power-sets. But we have no evidence that her projection can get any possible power. And similar to Dauntless we don't know if there is a limit to how many powers she can receive from her projection. Speaking of her projection, if it keeps getting new forms, I also wouldn't necessarily rule out her projection getting a complete dud of a powerset. Or worse, a powerset that is uncontrollable and/or actively monstrous. You cannot deny it would be a drawback if Nexus got an actively hindering power from her projection or if she had to carry around a deadweight for some time.
To summarize, we still don't know enough about her power. Yes, she is more powerful than Dauntless, but until we have more concrete evidence, I think it is too early to tell if Nexus can stand among the best.
Randojokus
Posted on February 15th, 2011:
Hey guy with a sword again and this time he is hotter than the previous guy with the sword. Does this mean that Nexus has a type of man she likes because this definitely says a lot about her power if it does
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Topic: Cute Animals, Thread #23
In: Boards Watercooler Talk
M.Night (Original Poster) (Moderator)
Posted on January 18th, 2011:
So we all know that kitties and cats and other cute animals are awesome and make us all go awww, so here is our thread to link to neat videos and pictures and clips of them being adorable fuzzballs. :D
Anyways, here's the threadtax.:D
Unlikely Friends!
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OnTheBay
Posted on February 7th, 2011:
the cutest stampede
God I needed this daily dose of cute. You go aww at them coming down the corridor, then he opens the door AND THERE IS EVEN MORE OF THEM.
Sidenote I didn't know guinea pigs came in so many colors, like I was sorta abstractly aware of it but I haven't ever had it shoved in my face like this
(Thoroughly Broken) (Temporarily Banned)
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
Here! Have sum nice flooffy animalz!:D
Mod EDIT; Link Removed. No. Just No. Take a short Ban. -Tin Mother
Good_Girl
Posted on February 8th, 2011:
The Sound Of Music. :D:p
HeroOfLoveAndJustice
Posted on February 9th, 2011:
A Very Polite Kitty
One Dimensional Devil
Posted on February 10th, 2011:
Has anyone else seen these videos of Baby Pandas and their Nannies?
Some of the cutest things I've ever seen:
Link
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Topic: Random Rumors In The Bay #39 (Thread Locked)
In: Boards Places America Brockton Bay
Bagrat (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (The Guy in the Know)
Posted on December 4th, 2010:
So we all know a lot of weird and strange things happen in the Bay, and this is the thread for talking about it. Also, unless you post pics/videos/links, we're treating everything posted in this thread as rumors. Also, DO NOT talk about rumors about Cape Identities. Those are off limits and against PHO's rules. Do not get this thread locked like the last one.
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Cancirog
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
Yo so I'm part of the crews working on Nexus' base, turning the whole place into a new Mall, and I just wanted to tell you some news… Fugly Bobs is opening a Heap Branch!
Here's a list of some of the signature dishes the workers are trying to propose to the owner for the Heap Branch:
1. The Train-car, a series of containers with fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, and hush puppies all connected (they went with making the containers look like traincar thingies and linking those, not the food).
2. The Chimera Sandwich with one of every meat the kitchen has.
3. Nexus Gumbo, a big bowl of Gumbo with sliders on the side, every time Nexus gets a new projection they are gonna have a contest for ideas for the next slider and the gumbo has bits from all of them.
4. Panda Bites, it's a plate of sliders with white and black sauces.
5. Healers Choice, the one salad in the whole menu.
6. The Dollhouse Dessert, which is basically different desserts in a container that looks a bit like a doll house.
7. The Soul Crusher, it's basically a challenger but the bread has been replaced with 2 massive Steaks and the whole thing is dripping with steak sauce.
Sam_the_man (Veteran Poster)
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@Cancirog - Oh God No. :eek:
Filonis
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@Cancirog @Sam_the_man Oh God Yes! :D
StrtzOfBrctn
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@Cancirog: It's like the atherosclerosis is leaking through the screen. Probably going to be eating there though, I work in the area. Heard there might be a chinese food place in the food court as well, so some options at least.
So story time kids, and this one's weird, it's apropos the Heap though. Anybody noticed how clean the area around it has gotten recently? Like not in a "this is a nice neighborhood" way, but in a "this place is eerily clean" way. I should know, seeing as my occasional day job is city cleaner. Like, trash and pigeon shit and stuff like that just seemed to not be there anymore. As far as I know nobody else is being paid 7.50 an hour to clean the place so where tf is it going? You can't convince me that Nexus made the birds stop shitting on the streets close to her, that just doesn't make any gd sense
Whatever is causing it is going to make us city cleaners have knife fights in the streets to get it as our beat. City still pays for someone to clean it, so getting it is basically like being paid to have a nice walk.
HeroOfLoveAndJustice
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@Cancirog, The Soul Crusher sounds worth the heart attack.
@StrtzOfBrctn, do you really want to question what our lovely overlord Nexus can do? Sentient panda, eye portals, 'magic', magically giant castle, the list goes on. I've stopped questioning this shit (Excuse my french) and am learning to live with it. I suggest you do the same.
ThatInsaneGuy
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
So a bit of a random comment. Earlier this week I saw Uber and Leet having a pie fight with a small fairy clown dressed in a suit looking like the American flag. It was weird, even for Uber and Leet. Especially as they were dressed like Samurai at the time before the fairy pulled out a 'pie bazooka' and started chasing them around with it. The thing that makes it really weird is the pies were real, and not holograms.
Prytaneic Priest
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@StrtzOfBrctn: The bird crap and stuff's likely because it's a 'magic' castle. Wouldn't be too surprised if it had cleaning methods that don't involve people or robots coming to clean it up. Like, say, a field around it where anything inorganic not on a Whitelist gets immediately transferred/transformed into something else, if not destroyed completely.
StrtzOfBrctn
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@Prytaneic Priest: Sure thing Myrddin. That sounds like some straight up horrifying tinker tech to me, so I guess I'm giving up my favourite beat. I'm not saying I'm shit, but I ain't stepping a foot into a 'field that transforms stuff automatically', that's like asking to be turned into dust on the wind.
@HeroOfLoveAndJustice: Everyone knows tinkers are bullshit, but I didn't think she was a tinker. What I have heard call her discount Eidolon, which is already a pretty insane amount of power for a 15 year old, but I didn't think Eidolon ever tinkered…. Don't really see why he couldn't though, he has 'every power' right? Just doesn't seem right.
@ThatInsaneGuy: There was a thread about thatt weird rumor a while ago, so you're super late with that.
Prytaneic Priest
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
@StrtzOfBrctn: Oh chill out.:) Nexus's Tinker Tech is currently Ink and Paper. If it goes fucky, it's in the Initial stages, and she's more likely to figure out it went wrong pretty damn quickly, what with it being HER tinkertech.
@HeroOfLoveAndJustice: Ah, a fellow Brocktonite! Greetings from your fellow Insane Asylum patient!
Spot3Cerberus
Posted on February 12th, 2011:
I'm going to derail this argument in the making and just report that I was at the Heap earlier today and I didn't turn to dust. The streets look clean, though I can't really say if they are "eerily clean".
That's not why I'm posting though. My day went from great, to horrific, to odd and then back to alright again, it has been a rollercoaster. So for some context, I'm hispanic and ever since the blight that is the E88 blew itself up (and may the remnants rot) me and my girlfriend thought that we could be a bit more open about our relationship. If you haven't guessed already she's white.
Today started with me sleeping over at her place. Everything is idyllic, like some fairytale morning straight from a tv show. I get myself breakfast and leave, thinking I'm going to go to work. Then when I step outside my girlfriend's some guy is leaning against the wall down the hall. Now I don't know this dude, but going by him being a big white dude, with no hair, and a turtleneck that can't just quite cover what looks like a bent tattoo on his neck I can pretty much figure where this is going. He is also looking at me like he hates my guts. So I book it.
Dude follows me. Of course he fucking follows me, hollering shit at me and implying stuff, I look back and the fucker has a knife holy shit. This just went from I might get beat up to I might legit die. I thought this shit was behind us, but I guess this dude don't get his sadistic urges taken care of by his compatriots anymore so he picked me to fuck up.
I vault out the window of the building (thank god it's on the first floor) and start running down the street when things start to get weird. I get this feeling, the sort that the tv tells you means there is a master around and that you should run away, but this feeling that safety is in "that" direction. So I follow it down a dark alleyway wtf did I do this, but the dude doesn't catch up. I hear him huffing and puffing behind me, but I keep following that feeling. Don't know how long I was running or where I was going, but at the end I just collapsed in front of Nexus's castle. Like there and the PRT headquarters might be the safests places in the city.
So I'm laying there on the ground trying to catch my breath and convinced that I just busted a lung when out marches this gaggle of grandmothers. I can't explain it any other way, it was like a knitting club, just with freaking Aspirant following behind them. When they finally get an explanation out of me Aspirant runs off with a look like he is about to deliver a smackdown and the grandmas basically adopt me.
I'm writing this from a recliner, filled up with more food than ever and I just can't this day. It's too weird. I don't know if I should laugh or cry or both. My GF is fine though thank god. I'm not the most religious guy, but I had a guardian angel I swear.
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Faustus (Banned)
Posted on February 14th, 2011:
WE WILL PAINT THE WALLS WITH YOUR FUCKING BLOOD!
-Mod Edit: Yeah, the rest of this post's threats and detailed description of how you plan on using a spork and bottle opener against everyone is being deleted. Also, take a permanent ban and don't come back.
Scriv (Moderator)
Posted on February 14th, 2011:
Well, that escalated quickly. Thread locked.
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Topic: Statement by PRT on S-Class Emergency in Brockton Bay (2-14-2011) (Thread Locked)
In: Boards News Events America
PRT_News (Original Poster) (PRT Spokesman)
Posted on February 16th, 2011:
The PRT Department of East-North-East announced today that a S-class threat in its infancy was swiftly handled on Feb. 14 before it could get out of control. An operation led by the PRT to clean up the aftermath is currently ongoing and is expected to be completed by tomorrow morning.
Over the last few days, the department received a large number of missing person reports regarding parahumans unaffiliated with the Protectorate, as well as odd sightings and brutal attacks throughout the city of Brockton Bay. The PRT ENE immediately opened an investigation into these cases because the department has the ethical and professional responsibility to take such reports seriously.
On the night of Feb. 12, the PRT ENE responded to a call from the Oathbound, a local independent team, regarding a corpse of a known individual delivered to their headquarters. Miss Militia of the Protectorate ENE responded to the scene and met with Nexus, leader of the Oathbound. Nexus alleged that she was able to identify the corpse as a clone using her abilities and that its creator would only require skin contact with an individual to duplicate, in seconds, an evil, loyal, and murderous clone. According to Nexus, this hidden threat can also hold hostages inside of its body to continuously produce more clones.
"Due to the atypical circumstances involved in this case, I requested Thinker support from the PRT sub-organization WEDGDG for the ongoing investigation," said Director Emily Piggot of the PRT ENE. "I also instructed department officials to arrange for an autopsy to be performed by the district's medical examiner as soon as possible."
On Feb. 13, the PRT ENE started to receive reports of alleged parahuman clone activity. Around 2 A.M. ET, Nexus informed the department that she subdued an unknown clone with powers. Early in the morning, the Undersiders, a local villain team, turned themselves in to authorities after the Ratpack, a group of Mouse Protector clones, allegedly carried out an ambush and kidnapped a team member in broad daylight.
"Anyone who allegedly kidnaps parahumans off the street to duplicate evil murderous clones is a clear threat to society, and violates Federal Laws regarding S-class situations," said Director Piggot. "Our investigation found reasonable cause to believe that this threat, designated via the call sign "Echidna", was responsible for the disappearances reported over the past few days."
An autopsy conducted by the district's medical examiner found evidence from the corpse consistent with it being a clone. Thinker support from WEDGDG not only corroborated the findings of Nexus but also determined Echidna was responsible for the disappearance of forty individuals in New York in one night.
On the morning of Feb. 13, a Thinker unaffiliated with the Protectorate alleged to the department that Echidna was a member of the Travelers, a villain team new to the city, and was building a clone army to leverage against the city. According to this Thinker, local villain Coil hired the Travelers and helped smuggle Echidna into Brockton Bay on Jan. 29. Thinker support from WEDGDG corroborated the findings of this Thinker.
"In an emergency, timing is critical. In this particular situation, every second a hostage remains inside Echidna is potentially another parahuman for its alleged clone army," Director Piggot stated. "I concluded the evidence gathered in our investigation was sufficient to initiate the procedures for declaring a S-class emergency and requesting a kill order on Echidna and its army."
On the afternoon of Feb. 13, Chief Director Rebecca Costa-Brown of the PRT approved Echidna's classification as a S-class threat. According to the PRT, S-class threats are among the most dangerous threats in the world. In a S-class emergency, the Triumvirate and all Protectorate members subscribed to the critical situation roster are expected to be available for assistance. Thinker support from WEDGDG confirmed Echidna and its cape army are a budding S-class crisis whose threat level drastically increases should Echidna kidnap a sufficiently powerful parahuman.
On the morning of Feb. 14, the PRT ENE received approval of the kill order on Echidna and its army. S-class threats are typically assigned a kill order, a document issued by the PRT that permits the termination of target(s) with no legal repercussions. The PRT has only issued these documents in the rarest of circumstances and only after an abbreviated trial complete with sentencing.
Led by the Triumvirate, along with Protectorate members and a majority of parahumans in Brockton Bay, a host of parahumans organized at the PRT ENE headquarters to prepare for the fight against Echidna. However, Echidna prepared an ambush and assaulted the PRT ENE headquarters from below via the sewer system. In the ensuing fight, Echidna and its cape army were eliminated, with Eidolon of the Triumvirate and Nexus of the Oathbound playing crucial roles.
"This operation demonstrates how the PRT will work swiftly to take down individuals who pose a dire threat to our community," said Director Piggot. "I am proud of our Protectorate members and would like to thank everyone who assisted in the fight against Echidna and helped rescue hostages."
No casualties outside of Echidna's forces occurred during this S-class emergency. All hostages inside Echidna were successfully rescued and are currently receiving treatment at the PRT ENE headquarters. Following S-class epidemic protocols, the PRT established quarantine procedures around the site of the battle, and Echidna's victims are currently in a short quarantine to ensure no lasting biological agents.
Local villain Coil, who allegedly hired and helped smuggle in Echidna, was found among the hostages. The Echidna investigation developed enough evidence to arrest Coil for his alleged role in the crisis and numerous crimes that include conspiracy, bribery, kidnapping, and drug-trafficking. The investigation into his organization is currently ongoing. It is likely that, if convicted, Coil will be shipped to the Birdcage for his role in the situation.
"Coil is a slithering snake who bit off more than he can chew," Director Piggot stated. "Coil needs to be locked up not only for everyone's safety but for his own. Rest assured that Coil will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
An operation led by the PRT and Protectorate is currently underway to hunt down the few remaining clones that were too far away to participate in the fight before the elimination of Echidna. Members of the public in Brockton Bay are strongly encouraged to report any suspicious activity through the PRT toll-free hotline.
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Private Messages from Ashen_Vale:
Ashen_Vale (1-28-2011): Heys, you got your phone on you, yes? I know you're going to be busy, but still, keep an eye out, especially on your 'friend'.
BloodSoaked Unicorn (1-28-2011): Yeah Anne, I will. Love ya.
Ashen_Vale (1-28-2011): Love you too sis, just don't get hurt, or killed, or god forbid I will find a necromancer to raise you from the dead so I can kill you myself for making us worry.
BloodSoaked Unicorn (1-28-2011): Ha, I'll keep that in mind. But serious, I'll keep an eye open. I'm not going to take any stupidly stupid risks.
Ashen_Vale (1-28-2011): That's all I ask.
BloodSoaked Unicorn (2-2-2011): I...I fucked up, and you were right. About Sophia. God, what have I been doing? I knocked her the fuck ouit and left her with the PRT after she tried to sell me to the fucking teeth.
Ashen_Vale (2-2-2011): Oh ehms. I'll be by tomorrow. We'll talk then, ok?
BloodSoaked Unicorn (2-2-2011): k.
Private Messages from Miss_Emerald:
Miss_Emerald (2-8-2011): Let's make this cleaer. I don't like you. But liking you doesn't matter, and if you want to work with the rest of us, you need to prove yourself. Clock is wary af, and so am I, but our illustrious leader, who I am very annoyed with atm, asked us to give you a chance. You want me to talk with you? So answer some questions. Do you know what made her so casually cruel, so lacking in basic human decency? Because she wouldn't talk with us over even the most minor details, and the fact she was your friend is why so many of us are wary given how she behaved.
BloodSoaked Unicorn (2-8-2011): I...yeah, a little, but most of it is better said face to face, ya know?
Miss_Emerald (2-8-2011): I'll hold you to that after practice then. Also, expect the YG rep to be a complete and utter bitch.
Private Messages from Assault:
BloodSoaked Unicorn (2-13-2011): What the fuck is going on? I've been getting texts and I don't know what most of the codes mean.
Assault (2-13-2011): Memorize your damn codebook, and either get your ass to base and stop bugging me about it here, or get your family out of town quick. Either way, hurry.
BloodSoaked Unicorn (2-13-2011): Fuc, that bad?
Assault (2-13-2011): Worse.