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Hello everyone, I don't think any of you expected this considering my last two times trying to bring the RPA back.
Operation: Unknown has finally started after being announced over 3 years ago. I would appreciate some of the SHA agents participating in it so that we can get a bit of traction again. I'll try my best to keep this mission active as much as I can.
Here is the link to the thread in case anyone needs it: https://robber-penguin-agency.fandom.com/wiki/Thread:22803
I’ve failed twice before, but that won’t happen again. The Robber Penguin Agency is officially here to stay.
I’m going to make sure that this agency’s comeback succeeds and it’ll be active once again. Anyone is free to join. I wanted to bring it back almost a year ago, but I decided to wait until the RPA’s 6th Anniversary to do so, which is today.
The first mission back will be Operation: Unknown which will start on May 8th, 2020.
Get ready agents, this is a new beginning.
Aight brothers, I've been hearing stuff about some dude trying to pour life back into the RPA.
I think this is a bad idea.
Why?
One, I don't think there's any concrete proof that this dude ( User: TheNewRPADirector ) is actually AU. We don't even know is AU is a dude or a dudette ffs. I'm sorry but AU's identity has been used and reused so many times I can't believe it if someone makes a post on the wiki and says they're Unknown.
Also, this person has only joined the RPA in September '18. Sure, their old accounts might have been blocked or something, but this is still pretty sketch.
Two, Omega pointed it out first but the person who uploaded the trailer to YouTube didn't use the official RPA channel. Yes, there is one. And yes, it's been dead for years. If that ain't hella sketch, I don't know what it.
Three, have some fucking respect for the dead. The RPA died when the hackers and Wikia staff came for us. Some of us tried to bring it back, but we failed. It was a good run, but it ended. And we need to accept that it did.
This entire RPA thing happened like five years ago. Didn't y'all get some lives in those five years? School, university, sports, a career, a girlfriend, SOMETHING? Go spend your time on that instead of the RPA, which is going to sputter and die anyway.
I'd also like to call out the bloke who made the new trailer for using the logo I made for the RPA like five years ago on MS Paint. If you're going to use my crap, give me a fucking commision.
I would also like to ask the new generation of robbers to keep my characters and work (particularly Jasper Faraday/ Agent Day and Katakuri/ Caligo/ Lord of Shadows) out of whatever you're going to do. Thank you.
I won't be joining anytime soon. I'm back in school (7 hours a day), and after my regular classes, I have some after school classes (Another extra 2.5 hours daily), I'm also studying for the SAT, I'm trying to get fit, and I also have friends and extracurriculars to keep up with. So clearly, I've got my hands full.
My two cents? Don't join this "RPA." Whatever's going on seems kinda skeevy to me.
Ben, Omega, if one of you two could highlight this thread, that'd be nice. My discord tag is #2899 if you wanna talk. Harper out.
Receipts:
Hello everyone
I have been at work for a long time now putting things together for the RPA, but it's finally finished. The RPA will now officially be coming back, I will continue Unknown's legacy. We will rise again.
Join us if you are interested
We return today
First mission happening soon...
https://robber-penguin-agency.fandom.com/wiki/Robber_Penguin_Agency_Wiki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPi4yWaek5g&feature=youtu.be
Hey everyone. Been a while. I've been so busy that I even forgot this even existed. The point is, guys... I've lost all motivation for continuing being part of the SHA. I'm getting older, life's getting a lot busier too.I think its time for me to begin my transition into adulthood... And, as a result I shall be retiring from wikia, permanently. I've lost my drive for this, even if I stay I probably wont be active at all. Bye and thanks to everyone who made this possible. The SHA brought me great satisfaction. Thank you everyone.
- Your friend, Part
Hello everyone. I’ve learned that my life is getting VERY VERY busier. It’s going to be at a point I won’t even have time for wikia anymore. And for this reason, I’m announcing that I am now retiring from wikia. It’s been a heavenly run. It was so positive in a way i can’t even express myself with the joy this used to bring to me. Wikia always had a place up there for me, but now as I transition into adulthood this was inevitable. I’m going to miss all of this and everyone involved in it. For everyone that made wikia what it was for me, I am genuinely thankful.
Goodbye everyone, it was a great run. Take care, and good luck to everyone. From 2014 to 2019, times fly.
Take care
- Extreme
OK then, so as you guys know, Operation: Paradox has ended. First of all, I want to thank everyone who contributed even if just a little bit. Extreme, Part, Ben, Vito, Harper, Peng and many, many more... You all worked as much as you could to ensure this Mission went smoothly, and it's only my fault that it took as long as it did. I kept you waiting, and that's not nice. Well, I have some good news for all of you.
The future of the SHA is clear, and I'm here to announce it to you all.
First of all, the SHA is taking a break. I've recently realized that I can't force you all to adhere to my time schedule like I've been subconsciously doing all this time, so I'm going to give you all some time to focus on your studies, your me-time or whatever. This will only last until the beginning of summer break. However, after that...
The SHA will go through drastic changes. BIG DRASTIC CHANGES.
Basically, forget everything you knew before. Except for some details, what comes after the beginning of summer break will be a new Super Hero Agency entirely... new wiki and everything.
Yes, you heard me well. We'll also be moving to a new wiki around that time. I'll link to it on the Discord server once the break's over and we're ready to start. I ask you, as fellow friends: DON'T GO LOOKING FOR THIS WIKI. Not because it has spoilers or anything, it doesn't. It's just not actually finished. So please, wait until I send the link to you all.
Why move, you ask? Well, the truth is, the Wikia Staff (or FANDOM Staff, IDEK how to call them anymore) are going to retire Forums from older Wikis and replace them with a new feature called Discussions. I've tried it out myself in other Wikis and it's very similar to Forums, except that you can't directly reply to other posts, hence preventing unnecessary and repetitive piles of text that come when two or more people start replying to each other. The thing is, newly created Wikis already come with this feature, so we won't have to wait until it's implemented here.
Speaking of drastic changes, I'm going to give you all a big, important warning before all of this goes down. Don't shoot the messenger, be forewarned, etcetera etcetera...
You guys should start thinking of what characters you want to use.
I'll leave the interpretation of that statement up to you guys, but basically, we're going to "cut" some stuff. Unused characters and backstory points will be cut. Also, NO OP CHARACTERS. We're going for a down-to-Earth approach here, which means:
- No one will be able to have millions upon millions of dollars, or companies with an equal net worth, unless THAT is their only defining character trait (Extreme, Part and myself, our characters can no longer be Scrooge McDuck-like rich if they're to continue being superheroes).
- No one will be immortal for no reason (looking at you here Part, that "healing factor" needs to go).
- No one will be able to have Hulk-level strength unless they can compensate it with a good, somewhat-easily exploitable weakness (looking at you here Extreme, Darkwave needs to be nerfed down).
- NO WEIRD "REAL NAMES", PLEASE. THIS IS TO PREVENT THE COLLECTIVE CRINGE OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. Names like Omega, Extreme and Part, basically names that no one in their right mind would bestow upon anyone in real life, will have to be replaced. You can use https://www.name-generator.org.uk/ to create new names if you don't want to use your real ones and can't think of anything.
- All characters must have coherent backstories, not relying on copyrighted characters for them, e.g Cyberbat won't be able to be the "third Batman after Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson", Fire Spider won't be "the next Spider-Man after Peter Parker", etcetera. Every mention to copyrighted characters must be scrapped. Cyberbat and Fire Spider can still be Cyberbat and Fire Spider, but for their OWN reasons.
That's everything for now. As questions are asked and more rules are established, I will be putting them up there. Because yes, I'll be answering any questions you guys have to the best of my ability. Well, that's all for now. Stay tuned, and see you all this summer!
-Omegasonic2000
Paradox is complete. It's finally complete. So, now here's the question: What now? Do we keep doing this? Is anyone still interested? The SHA will without a doubt continue. Maybe a little different here and there, but it will continue. If any of you are still around, please reply. I look forward to hearing from you after all this time.
Hey guys. This is part 3 of the revival of Darkwave plot left on from the last one. Heres the link for that one if any of you are curious. Anyhow. Let's begin.....
The desolate barrier plane towards the universe seems to be gradually getting smaller at a slow but alarming rate..... The 3 heroes are now in for what shall become one of the most terrifying battles of their lives at this point.....
With a stutter from his fear, heavily sweating, turning his head, locking eye contact with Eradicator, Ion begins to speak....
Ion: What...Should... I do.... If he's too strong? What.... If... we perish.... In the process....?
Plunging his staff slowly into the ground, The Eradicator looks back at The Ion....
Ion: You fear death, Ion... If you keep at this, you may never live to tell the story. This time is different. We are going to win. Even if we die in the process.........
Looking down, drowning in his shame and doubt, The Ion slowly looks down....
A surgical sound of power crackles throughout the whole landscape, Darkwave immediately turns his head....
Darkwave: He's here..... Its Veymous.....
With his physical strength easily surpassing levels he had had in his entire life, with it almost being at the point of unlimited, Darkwave quickly lunged across the ground, simply leaving cracks and smashed boulders behind, quickly leaping into the sky, he disappeared from sight......
Eradicator: HE'S HERE! FOLLOW DARKWAVE!!!!!
Spinning it very fast, the Eradicator agressively plunged his staff into the rocky floor beneath him...
First glowing bright with immense power, the bit of ground that Eradicator had plunged his staff into slowly rises, levitating it into the air as Eradicator was standing on it.....
Eradicator: ION! QUICKLY GET ABOARD! WE MUST FIGHT VEYMOUS!!!!
His teeth cackling unstoppable, anxiously looking around, sweating an entire tonne.... The Ion quickly but still reluctantly jumped onto the floating rock that the Eradicator was stood on and then off they were.... Guiding the flying rock using his staff, The Eradicator piloted forwards in the direction Darkwave had left them......
It... Was... Beginning....
Hey guys, it's me Ice Storm, I'm officially leaving Wikia forever. You can send me messages on my message wall but don't expect a reply. I'm leaving because of Wikiadude12 but I can't explain the details. I'm also leaving because I have gotten bored and lost interest in Wikia. It's also gotten in the way of my personal life too.
Anyways, goodbye everyone. It's so great to see how much this place has grown over time. It's so weird knowing that an agency that only started with 5 people grew this big. Thanks to everyone. I will miss all of you.
Farewell everyone, I will miss you all.
-Boo335
That`s right! The Robber Penguin Agency is officially making a comeback! With the death of Agent Unknown in Operation: Waddle-On, I can now revive the agency as the brand new director. We will have brand new agents, missions, equipment, and more! I will start the takeover soon. Please contact me if you are interested in joining.
Okay, since only two active users have replied to my message, here's what the SHA's fate will be. I don't have Discord, so if anyone that does have Discord, please check the SHA Discord to see if that's active. Anyways...
1. When the Summer is over (End of August) any active Super Heros will be given the ability to officially end the SHA's story once and for all. Unless someone of higher command (Omega) says not to. If Omega isn't back by then, I (Since I'm an Admin) will change the SHA's status to Dead/Inactive and it will be the end of the SHA. The wiki will stay here, but it will be completely inactive, although you can still hang out here if you want.
This is all according if Omega or someone of high command comes back and they can plan the end of the SHA. Until then, this will probably be the end.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please tell me. Thanks everyone!
-(Formerly) Ice Storm
Hey everyone, it's me Boo. I have been pretty inactive recently on the PHD and the SHA Wiki, ever since late March. Although I did come back in early June. Ever since Early June, I have been pretty active on the PHD Wiki. As for the SHA Wiki, I wanted to say something about how I'm alive, but from the looks of it, this Wiki looks dead!
The real last message on here was from 25 DAYS AGO, on a mission thread as well! Is this place still active or what, as it looks like a ghost town compared to the PHD Wiki.
So, is this really how the SHA Wiki ends? Just with Brady saying "I'm having fun", and then no more Wiki activity ever happens again? I have already retired from the SHA and Berserker told me that Ben has also become inactive on Wikia, but what about the rest of you guys? Have all of you retired from the SHA, or are all of you inactive, because this is a pretty sad way to end such a great wiki.
Well, I would be surprised if someone even replies to this message at all. Well, this will probably be my last goodbye on the SHA Wiki. I'll mainly be on the PHD Wiki. Well, goodbye my friends. It was nice seeing all of you
-Ice Storm a.k.a Boo335
With some new users? It’s like everything on wikia gets better after I leave ffs lol. So much has changed I don’t even know where to start. :0
January 29th, 2018, Multiversal Calendary Time. Team Paradox is travelling through an interdimensional vortex tunnel, like they usually do whenever they have to travel a long distance between universes. As the heroes whirl and whirl around, Ghost, the somewhat field leader of the team, thinks back to what happened lately.
It had been thirty-six hours since the Super Hero Agency of Earth-5621 had been kidnapped by the newest incarnation of that world's Robber Penguin Agency. Jasper Faraday and Nathan Dacey, AKA Agent Day and Vacuum, had masterminded a series of kidnappings against the world's greatest heroes. This had left Earth-5621 in a state of disrepair. With the President of Earth and the planet's greatest heroes gone, supervillains soon rose up and started a crime wave the likes of which hadn't been seen since before the Superhuman World War. It was only through the efforts of the Flaming City Police Department, the remaining superheroes and the World Government Council that the situation was barely, just barely, kept in check.
In order to find the SHA, a mysterious man who answered to the name of "D" assembled a group of several heroes from different universes. Ghost, the stealthy soldier with a shattered story. Silverbat, the vicious vigilante of vast villainy. Kinesis, the student with superpowers. Steel Sentinel, the powerful paladin. Odinson, the plundering pirate. Twister, last hero of the Despairverse. The Phantom Guardian. Berserker, the guy with no memories of his past. And finally, the Lord of Shadows, the man with a murderous mystery. This group came to be known as Team Paradox.
The team went to Earth-5621 first to find clues of the SHA's location, but ended up having to fight the SHA's newest recruits, Sam and Adam, who had been left out of the kidnappings. After the initial misunderstanding, the two joined Team Paradox, who travelled through several universes, including Steel Sentinel's, before encountering the RPA. It was at this moment when they were given a threat by Agent Day.
Agent Day (flashback): You have three days to find them, after which I'll wipe you out, along with those SHA asswipes.
The SHA was at Agent Day's mercy, so he was very well capable of making this part of the threat true. They had three days to find the SHA before he killed them. Before he unleashed havoc on Earth-5621. It was a countdown. Three days to doomsday.
Except for their time unconscious during several battles, none of the team's members have slept a wink during the Mission, except for D, who was unconscious for a long time after having to be left behind on Earth-5634, and Lord of Shadows, who was taken into the operation after just waking up from a good night's sleep. And it starts to show, as everyone except Ghost, D and the Lord of Shadows have fallen asleep despite the deafening roars of the vortex's interdimensional energy. However, Lord of Shadows is thinking deeply about other matters, which leaves Ghost and D alone for a private chat.
D: Ghost...?
Ghost: Yeah?
D: Oh, nothing, just making sure you were awake.
Ghost: I am. How couldn't I be?
D: Thirty-six hours straight without sleeping maybe?
Ghost: I've gone through worse.
D: If you say so.
Ghost: How far now?
D: Not far. Soon enough we'll be there.
Ghost: You said that five minutes ago.
D: This is your fault, for not going to your world directly.
Ghost: How was I going to get through that Multiversal Interference Cloud?
D: You could've just leapt right through.
Ghost: And leave my teammates behind with my battery so low? No chance.
D: I thought those were the members of Dweller Team?
Ghost: That's back in my homeworld. Here, now, the people around me, the members of Team Paradox, are my teammates.
D: Glad to hear that you can adapt so quickly.
Ghost: What can I say? First I was in the New York Police Department, then The Division, and now the Ghosts. That's three major units in ten years, all of them specialized in roster changes, so I'm used to having new teammates at a moment's notice.
D: You certainly have been through a lot, haven't you?
Ghost: Damn straight. So where are we going now?
D: Let's see... Earth-29865. Basically a normal world, but in the 1920's.
Ghost: Sounds good.
D: I'm warning you now. You might see things... weirdly over there.
Ghost: How so?
As he says this, the team finally arrives on Earth-29865. Ghost looks up and sees that the whole world, including its inhabitants, is in shades of black and white.
Ghost: What... the fuck...?
Ghost looks around that his body and suit have also changed colors, along with his teammates.
Ghost: ...just happened?!
OUTSIDE
Welcome to Part 2 of Operation: Paradox! Hope you survive the experience!
OUTSIDE ENDS
So, if you've been keeping up with Operation:Paradox, you'll know that the RPA are back with new agents, and are the villains of the mission. Now, the RPA is officially re-opening with me as the director. After talking to Ben and Omega, we decided that this is the perfect oppurtuinity for our return.
To clarify:
The RPA is reopening. Unfortunately, as the wiki is currently defunct, I do need some time (at least two weeks), before which Paradox will likely end. The Director of the RPA is my character, Jasper Faraday. His new agents are characters written by Ben (Go Ben!). The initial plan was to have these five character be NPCs and not "true" agents. However this plan has been revised.
As it is going to take me a while to make the RPA wiki inhabitable again, and it's probably going to be a hassle to recruit agents from scratch, we have come up with an alternate solution.
The five new agents won't simply be NPCs. They will be characters with you as a roleplayer. This will also serve as an entrance test for anyone interested in joining. After the events of Paradox, the five agents will be demoted to NPCs to be used occasionally in missions. You can create your own characters after Paradox on the RPA Wiki.
So, without further ado, the characters:
1) Name: Ivan Petronov
Code Name: Hammer
Age: 44
Backstory: Ivan's family escaped from the grasp of the Soviet Union when he was a child, fleeing to Flaming City. Unfortunately, due to rising populations, it was hard to get employment in the city and the family lived in poverty for years. To support his family, Ivan had to resort to illegal means of income. He grew notorious on the streets of Flaming City under the name "Hammer." Hammer was eventually approached by the RPA for their revival. Ivan isn't particularly smart, but he is one of the kinder members of the RPA
Notes: N/A
2) Name: Carolyn Petrov
Code Name: Reptile
Age: 36
Backstory: Formerly, she worked for the World Government Council (the global government of 5621) and was one of their greatest spies. A master of espionage, she gained infamy under the name "Reptile", and epithet she gained due to her cold-blooded nature. One day, she was assigned to assassinate Hammer, the lord of Flaming City's streets and all the sinful enterprises with them. However, she fell in love with him. Fortunately, Hammer felt the same way, and they eloped, wanting to leave behind their old lives and start afresh. They join the RPA in hopes of getting enough cash to have a new life.
Notes: N/A
3) Name: Dwight Williams
Code Name: Hacker
Age: 28
Backstory: Dwight was originally a tech specialist, working for the WGC's security department. One day, he discovered a conspiracy that the WGC desperately wanted to keep under wraps. Needless to say, the WGC were not amused. They tried to ....silence Dwight, but Jasper, the director saved him since he saw Dwight as an important asset because of his insider knowledge and whatnot. Grateful to Jasper, Dwight joined the RPA, taking on the name "Hacker". As his name suggests, he is a master hacker to crack any code in the world within minutes.
Notes: N/A
4) Name: Rachael Nguyen
Code Name: Driver
Age: 16
Backstory: Rachael was born and raised in South Dakota, and lived with her father. She learned to drive at a very young age, as her father owned an auto repair shop, and was a (mostly) ideal citizen, except for occasionally taking part in drag racing. Most of her reasons for joining the RPA are unknown, even to her colleagues. She relocated to Flaming City when she was 16. Rachael is a master mechanic and a locomotive expert. She can tell you every detail of a car just by knowing its name. Rachael is also an incredible getaway driver.
Notes: If you want to roleplay as Rachel, then after calling dibs on her, contact me. Either PM me on wikia chat, or message me on discord (Jacquotte_Katakuri#2589)
5) Name: Nathan Dacey
Code Name: Vacuum
Age: 26
Backstory: Nate was just a normal guy. He worked a part-time job while pursuing his master's degree in psychology. As a hobby, he studied cybercrime. His hobby led him to the dark web, where he found files and documents relating to the RPA. He develops a sort of fanatical obsession toward the RPA. He celebrates their victories and despises their enemies. When Agent Unknown (first Director of the RPA) is killed by Fire Spider, he's devastated. With his hatred for Fire Spider, he seeks out his hero, Agent Day/Jasper, and convinces Jasper to continue the RPA's reign of terror. He takes on the name "Vacuum" and become one of Jasper's most loyal companions. Nate is also the only metahuman amongst the five new RPA agents.
Notes: If you are interested in taking on the role of Nate, contact me.
FAQs:
1) Why can't you give us all the information directly?
A) Can't tell you, spoilers.
2) In which timeline does the RPA exist?
A) 5621, the same one as the SHA.
3) Where is the RPA's HQ?
A) A sleepy little village called Witcherton, Alabama, E-5621.
4) Why isn't there much information about Jasper?
A) Because spoilers. Don't worry, I am going to make a page for him on this wiki. Besides, you'll get to know more about him as the mission unfolds.
5) How can I contact you?
A) Preferably my discord. My handle is Jacquotte_Katakuri#2589
Hey everyone i was thinking about something and maybe we could make it a mission or a side mission. I was thinking about something where different planets from outer galaxies allign to fight against the threat. That's the brief idea in a nutshell but maybe through some planning and thought it could be made into something way more exciting. And i don't know about the rest, but i can wait. This mission can be done much later too, we could do all the missions that you guys have already thought of before this one. What'd you guys think?
Today is the day right before my birthday. I've been sent a death threat on multiple Club Penguin wikis, such as the RPW, PHD, and more. The threat is in Arabic. I have blocked the user on this wiki. http://club-penguin-super-hero-agency.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:25819, this is the discussion. Here's the translation : Translation :'The final 7 weeks approach stalker, Your final 7 weeks come very soon, you need to act quickly quickly. If you do not act quickly within your next 7 weeks final, something spectacular or terrible will happen. Act soon.". This is really creepy and it's never happened to me before. His username is http://club-penguin-super-hero-agency.wikia.com/wiki/Message_Wall:%D9%85%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF. His name translated is stalker. I don't know who it is and why they are calling me a stalker. I find it weird how they use 7 weeks, as an 7 Deadly Sins? I don't know. This could be a joke, but I doubt it and it's not funny. Please report this to the Wikia Staff for me. I feel unsafe now, but that's letting whoever sent that message win though. Wish me Luck!
November 15th, 2017, Earth-5621. Stripes Mansion, Flaming City. All looks nice and well on the exterior. The garden is well taken care of, the building itself couldn't be cleaner... but we take a look on the inside and see... nothing. Nothing out of the ordinary at least. The bookshelves are all tidy, the living room is perfectly clean... however, voices can be heard coming out of the ground. Taking a look at the Batcave, we see Shadowbat and Fred looking around, with a severely damaged Electricbat being repaired nearby.
Shadowbat: PART!!!! PART, WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?!
Fred: PART!!! Oh dear...! PART!!!!
At the same time, on the other side of town, something similar was happening. World Government Council Headquarters. Members of the staff are all looking around the building, concerned with finding one vital person...
WGC Staff 1: MISTER PRESIDENT!!!!
WGC Staff 2: Where is the President?!?!
WGC Staff 3: The crime wave does not stop!!! WHERE IS HE?! WHERE IS FIRE SPIDER?!?!?!
Crime wave? To see what that means, let us take a look at the Flaming City Police Department's 12th Precinct. Sam Sidson and Adam, two of the Super Hero Agency's newest recruits, have relocated there for the moment in order to help with the efforts to stop the crime wave.
FCPD Officer 1: Reports of a jewelry store heist on the 24th Street! Metahuman activity...!
FCPD Officer 2 (comm): ...I repeat, massive shootout with Black Sun Syndicate members on the 2nd warehouse in the Water District! Requesting back-up...!
FCPD Officer 3 (comm): ...mess down here, Dispatch! Two metahuman criminals are duking it out Downtown! Hurricane and that Gardener chick are here to help, but we still need back-up! Send some MRCPUs down...!
Sam: Man, it's a mess.
Adam: Tell me about it.
Sam: I'm going to take the Water District warehouse shootout. You?
Adam: Umm... The jewelry store heist. Meet back here later?
Sam: Got it. Although I've been wondering about one thing...
Adam: No need to say it. Where IS the SHA?!
Yes, where ARE they? That's a story for another time. For now, let us focus on two of the other protagonists of this story. First...
June 23, 2028, Earth-92356. Unknown location.
A soldier in a tan-colored BDU is standing on top of a hill. A few seconds later, a plane flies by his left side, with the pilot calling out to the soldier via comms.
??? (comm): You fake-ass ____-sucker! You an F double O L to think I can't smell you trying to take my crown.
The soldier looks at the plane as it slowly flies upwards.
??? (comm): This here is my jungle. I own it all, bro - me. I the ace in this place, gonna get in your face like Mace. You gonna see me walk my talk, motherfucker.
The soldier, impassible, watches as the plane turns around, now flying towards him. Seeing this, he slowly takes a few steps forward.
??? (comm): This mad dog don't ever let go. You gonna pay in B L double-O D, you gonna get beat down. You gonna get boned, you gonna get burned.
The soldier then grabs a pistol from his holster and cocks it.
??? (comm): And when you dead, I'm gonna saw off your head.
The soldier then aims the pistol with one hand at the incoming plane's cockpit. As he does this, the background fades out for a moment, allowing us to see the word "Ghost" next to him for a second.
Afterwards, the background goes back to normal.
??? (comm): I'm gonna eat my instant oatmeal out your motherfucking skull, you-
The soldier then shoots one single bullet at the incoming plane's pilot with the handgun. As a result, the bullet goes through the pilot's head, instantly killing him. The plane crashes into the ground, with one piece of it flying off towards the soldier. However, he simply steps to a side, letting the piece fly by. He then holsters his pistol and looks at the plane wreckage.
Ghost: Asshole.
The whole area then vanishes and is replaced by a floor and walls with a square pattern, almost like a holographic projection.
???3: Alright, it's done.
Ghost: So how'd I do?
The place then turns into a training room of sorts, reminiscent of the X-Men's Danger Room.
???3: Man, you weren't kidding. That guy never saw you coming, did he?
Ghost: They don't call me THE Ghost for nothing.
???3: Damn straight. Hey, remember, we're all Ghosts in here!
Ghost: But I'm pretty sure no one else here can fire a 12.7 caliber shot from a D-50 at an incoming plane that's at 50 meters distance, getting closer every second, AND actually kill the pilot without getting crushed under the incoming plane's wreckage. All that without moving.
???3: ...Right. At least, I can't.
Ghost: Well, I just did it. Twice. In a row. Three if you count the real-life version.
???3: I gotta admit, when you told me you'd done it, I didn't believe you.
Ghost then takes an elevator from the hologram projecting section of the room to the training control one upstairs. He and his partner then walk out into a hall filled with soldiers wearing similar outfits.
Ghost: I warned you, man, I warned you.
???3: How'd we get to doing this, by the way...?
FLASHBACK
Two days prior. Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cafeteria.
Ghost: Hey, man! What's up?
???3: Hey, just thinking of my best moment in a combat zone.
Ghost: Ooooh, tell me, tell me.
???3: Alright. So I was with the Marines, OK? Several years ago I was a sniper. We were supposed to scout a zone to thwart a bioweapons deal.
Ghost: Hmmm.
???3: We were scouting for so long that I actually fell asleep.
Ghost: NO.
???3: Like you hear it, man. I dozed off and started snoring. And you won't guess what happened.
Ghost: The guys you were supposed to catch showed up?
???3: YES! And since my guys were a sniper short...
Ghost: AKA you were dozing off...
???3: ...the bad guys decided to make a run for it. They almost made two thousand meters.
Ghost: Jesus. Two fucking kilometers?
???3: Yeah, they had a getaway vehicle stashed close. I woke up after one of our guys blew up their car.
Ghost: And what'd you do?
???3: What do you think? I didn't move. I simply aimed my sniper rifle. And that's when I saw it.
Ghost: What'd you see?
???3: A sniper, laid down on his stomach on a vantage point two kilometers away.
Ghost: And what'd you do then? I mean, you couldn't possibly think...
???3: ...
Ghost: ...NO. No, no no no, no goddamn way!
???3: Yes! Ha ha ha!
Ghost: You SHOT him?! A sniper lying on his stomach?! From two kilometers?! With a SNIPER RIFLE?!
???3: Dead from a single headshot, man! HA HA!
Ghost: Sorry to say this, but I call BS.
???3: Well then, take a look at this.
???3 then grabs a bullet shell from his pocket and shows it to Ghost.
Ghost: Please tell me it isn't...
???3: When I went to see his corpse after the battle, I noticed it right out of... well, if I shot him in the head and he was lying down, you can imagine where-
Ghost: DON'T! Say it. I can imagine.
???3: Yeah, well, this little bullet is what got me into the Ghosts.
Ghost: Damn.
???3: What about you? What's your best moment?
Ghost: I believe both the normal Ghosts and even Command have taken to calling it... the Planeshot.
???3: BS. Managing to shoot a 12.7 caliber shot from a D-50 at an incoming plane that's at 50 meters distance, getting closer every second, AND actually kill the pilot without getting crushed under the incoming plane's wreckage, all that without moving? That doesn't happen.
Ghost: Neither does a sniper headshot at 2km distance hitting someone who's lying down.
???3: Touché. I still wanna see it.
FLASHBACK ENDS
Ghost: ...and that's how it went.
???3: Oh, true.
Ghost: And I DID show it to you. Once with aim assist, once without.
???3: I actually noticed that it took you longer to do it WITH the aim assist on. That's weird.
Ghost: That's skill.
???3: Amen to that, bro. Speaking of bros, how's your team doing?
Ghost: Weaver and Holt flew to L.A for an off-duty vacation, and Midas is at his workshop in Detroit.
???3: And you? Where're you going to go?
Ghost: I can't go anywhere. Not yet, at least.
???3: You're still subject to a court-martial?
Ghost: Yeah.
???3: Dude, what you did was TWO YEARS ago!
Ghost: Says something about bureaucracy, doesn't it?
???3: You helped save countless lives when you went undercover!
Ghost: And was manipulated to leak CIA data in the process.
???3: But that was accidental!
Ghost: You know I'm not in court-martial for that.
???3: Christ... So what're you going to do?
Ghost: For now? Go to my bunk, doze off a bit and wait for my next assignment.
???3: Alright, man. Hey, if you need help, I'm here.
Ghost: Thanks. I appreciate it.
Ghost walks away from his partner and opens a door on the hall. He enters the room to reveal a small living quarters. The quarters has a small built-in closet in the far wall, a table with a laptop on the left and a small bunk to the right. Ghost closes the door, turns his back to the bunk and lets himself fall on it.
Ghost: Christ... Life isn't so complicated in the Ωmega Army. Can't say I miss it, though. Wonder how Fire Spider's doing? It's been-
Suddenly, a white light flashes inside the quarters for two seconds. Ghost looks at it in the first. The next one... he is no longer there.
Interesting, huh? But that's not the end of it. Let's take a look at the second of our many protagonists.
OUTSIDE
Credits go to Ben/Iron Sentinel for the following part of the post.
OUTSIDE ENDS
Unknown time, Earth-12305. Unknown location.
Horse hooves slapped against a muddy path, soaked with constant rain drizzling from the sky. Three lone knights traveled through the downpour, unfazed by the howling winds and crashing thunder.
???: Song. Telescope.
One of the three hooded knights hands the one in the middle a telescope, who lifts the visor on their helmet, revealing a face near identical to Iron Sentinel, save for scars littering face and a thick silver beard cloaking the area beneath his nose. He looks through the telescope, seeing a modest cave in the side of the mountain. The Iron Sentinel lookalike pointed into the distance towards the minuscule opening in the side of the mountain.
???: There. We shall camp there to escape this dastardly downpour for the evening. Follow my lead.
The other two knights obey the commands given to them, trotting along hastily behind the leading warrior. Finally, the three reach the cave, and all three take off their helmets, revealing much older versions of Song and Finn from Iron Sentinel's Forestian days. They light a small fire, sitting around the glowing flame in their makeshift shelter.
Finn (Earth-12305): How long have we been traversing this path, Benjamin? I feel like I'm going mad.
Ben (Earth-12305): Quite some time, my friend. Two weeks, if I remember correctly. Though, it must be done. These lands are wild and untamed, and we must bring order amidst the chaos of our homeland. Finn (Earth-12305): Yet, this be not our place of origin. We left the Forest, well... Fifty years ago, to be exact!
Song (Earth-12305): Fifty years, you say? My, the time certainly goes by. Shall we celebrate this occasion?
Ben (Earth-12305): The next village isn't for another several days of travel, but I suppose I could go forage for something tasty to consume. Think of it as my apology for dragging you both along on this never ending journey.
Finn (Earth-12305): I only jest, my friend. I understand that it's for the best, I'm just awfully tired. A good night's rest would be nice.
Ben (Earth-12305): Alright then, get some sleep. I'll take position of watch for the night.
The other two roll over to their sides, facing the wall of the cave before drifting into a deep sleep while Ben of Earth-12305 gazed longingly at the heavy buckets of rain pounding down from the cloudy heavens. He thought of his wife, resting soundly in his house, hidden underneath thousands of leaves and bushes of the forest he called a home. He longed to see her again, knowing she must feel the same, but had to fight the urge, keeping in his mind that it was for the best. The monarchy had fallen those fifty years ago, making it essential for the three warriors to uphold the law. She must understand, right? Right? His train of thought chugs along at a thousand miles an hour, keeping him entertained until the morning sun parted the clouds with one swift movement, putting a stop to the drenching rain that had tormented him and his friends for what felt like days now. The three heroes rose with the sun, Ben's two allies seeming in a much better disposition now that they'd had a better night of rest. The three heroes rode into the sunset, excited for what this day would bring them, unknowing of the consequences it would have. A few hours later, the stumble across a village, burning in the distance. Ben points off into the direction of the fire. Ben (Earth-12305): That way.
The three put their horses into gallops, dashing through the damp air and down into the burning village. As they reach the small town, knight riding a gigantic boar clad in lime green armor watches the chaos, his back turned to the three heroes.
Ben (Earth-12305): CEASE THY VILLAINY, SCUM!
The shadowy figure turns around, revealing Sir Freezer, with a sinister grin stretching across his face.
Sir Freezer: If it isn't the Steel Sentinel and his traveling warriors. Thou knows that thy blade cannot strike me down, for I am indestructible.
Steel Sentinel: Though I can certainly force thou to yield.
Sir Freezer: We shall about that.
The two charge towards each other in the inferno of a settlement, weapons ready. However, a blinding white light begins to shine in Steel Sentinel's eyes.
Steel Sentinel: WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?! I THOUGHT THY TO BE MORE HONORABLE THAN RESORTING TO CHEAP TRICKS!
Sir Freezer: WHAT? YOU ARE MISTAKEN! THIS ILLUSION IS NOT MY DOING!
Steel Sentinel: THEN WHO-
Within a blink of an eye, Steel Sentinel was gone. Friends and enemies alike stared at the absence of him in silence as the fire continues to cause turmoil throughout the large rolling plains of the countryside...
OUTSIDE
HERE IT IS! The beginning of Operation: Paradox! Sorry to keep you waiting everyone, but we have begun at long last!
OUTSIDE ENDS
