Null warps off to Crystal Catacombs, appearing in front of Crystal Man but facing away from him.

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Engines running hot, the space station hidden in the cosmos continues its trek for something...
...So does thou know why we are here?
...No clue, but I'm sure the answer will come soon.
...
Whatever it is...we better know fast. I feel this ticking time bomb that is my heart about to combust.
Master Null has requested that you all remain a little longer till your call to serve arrives.
Hmm...Tell me, what makes this place so different than the last universe?
Bah, it's all the same. Defend our creator and live life. All anyone needs to worry about.
Thou guesses thy is right, though do you hear the songs in the air?
Songs?
Oh no...

In the bleakness of the void, comes an army made by paranoid hands which take a stand against what he considers unjust. And though he may be hated by some, he knows he alone is responsible for the mistrust. Though cursed and despised, when it comes to the reprise, the storm clouds and the fear will disperse and no one will ride in a hearse.
Hmm...fairly good. Though the vocal pitch could be improved.
Really?
Yup. Just sign this contract and-
Nullified Knight Man shoves N.Quick aside and reassures N.Star. Meanwhile, N.Bomb Man looks at a pocket watch, the seconds ticking by faster and faster to him.
...Seems the gang's back together...but for how long...

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The floor is littered with the unconsciousness bodies of prisoners and cops as one machine stands victorious.
I could of taken you all on with my eyes-
Halt!
Suddenly the lights go out and a strange red energy wave pulses through the jail.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH-!
...
Miracle Magnet just stands there for a little bit before calling out.
...You uh...you okay?
The sound of a large bang follows a flash in the dark. Miracle Magnet spots something strange about him as he tilts his head.
...?
He simply walks up to the cop as he continues to fire bullets. Right as he is up to his face, the bones of the cop's open hand shred out the skin to reveal a purple-stained claw.
...
...halt...in...the...name of...the...law..., the cop said as if there were holes in his throat.
Well...this is new.
MM straights up smacks the cop into a wall, breaking its body and the concrete in the progress. A winged creature steps forth.
*screech*!
I ain't calling that thing a miracle.
MM then proceeds to run backwards while still staring at the birdman. The wall behinds him breaks as Miracle continues to backwards run.

The needles evaporate as soon as they leave the buster.
...
Burner Man? continues to walk forth before the entire tower explodes into flames. Hub and Napalm are sent flying out of the tower.

Napalm explodes in Hub's hands.

The needles do a decent amount of damage, but nowhere near enough that a super effective move should. It does however, send Burner Man(?) into a pained fury.
Raze.
Ignite.
Engulf.
Devastate!
Incinerate!
BURN!
The heat that Burner Man creates is enough to melt the steel floor they stand on and to force Hub away from him. He continues to glow to such a rate that it hurts to even look at.

Burner looks down at the scratch marks before looking back at Hub, grabbing his arm without either one of them realizing it.
Burn.
Burner's arm lights on fire, leaving burn marks on Hub. He then lets Hub go before firing a ball of flame directly into Hub's torso.

As the flames die, a possible suspect walks up the stairs, footsteps echoing.
...
The Burner Man ? looks at Hub with a dull stare before smiling.
Burn.
A beam of flame comes straight towards Hub. Lan's PET starts to heat up.

The AquaCross fails to even move the flames, let alone put them out. The fires continues to bake Hub alive!

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Nothing much seems to pop up on Dr. Woe save for a mention in an article about him talking about the dangers of noise-based tech.

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As Air scours the net, he comes across a help-wanted sign.

Two locations seem to pop up: "heyxneptidheDrnutnvWoe's urbtyvueLabsiurtne" and AAAAAAAA. Seems the first one needs to be decrypted. Suddenly the two Gelpacks cry out before turning grey.

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Nothing but flames can be seen. The pyromaniac is long gone...
Napalm's HP seems to have been brought to one, but doesn't seem to be going further down. Hub took extreme fire damage from the surroundings.

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Encryption Code Below
Dr. Woe's Labs

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Ark, Freeze, and Hornet hear a loud bump as Gyro lands onto it.
Freeze is about to look to see what is it when he spots the dozen of trucks behind him. Gyro overhears the two robots talking.
Hornet. Just act natural, k?
Okay then...?
Some of the trucks pass by, allowing Gyro to get a good look at the symbol on it. It appears to be a strange rock-like log. He also spots a machine gun turret and a loudspeaker system on many of the trucks.
OH SHOOT! IT'S THE MILI-
Freeze puts his hand on Hornet's mouth as he continues to drive one-handed. Some of the trucks turn around various streets.
Relax, they're not onto us. They're just trying to set up positions and evacuate citizens

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Lines upon line of unfamilar code appear in front of Sheep, including multiple mentionings of the word “Rosseta”.

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All that can be seen on the terrarian is red flames. A figure can be seen running through the flames...before falling before Hub.

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So...where to?
What else? Find a fan!
You realize the chances of finding a fan connected to the net with a connection that two-way is minute, right?
...
I could simply buy you a fan, but only if-
! You...could buy me...a fan?
Well yeah, we just need some cash...
Air looks around at his shelter and pictures where a fan could go. As he does so, he searches up bank addresses and services asking for people to hire.

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If any plot line has advanced during my absence, sorry.

The Grey Gelpack squirms in an vain attempt to break free, bumping into the other Gelpacks.

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The mystery figure is suddenly jacked out...only to be jacked back into a new part of the net.

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...Weird.
Well no matter, I, Unbeatable Air Man .EXE will find a fan worthy of my greatness!
Hey...I lost you there for a sec.
Worry not my friend, us Airs are unstoppable, right?
Compared to those arrogant humans, yes. Compared to their Navis...
If they get in our way, I'll simply say my name.
Hmph. Just be careful when going off on your own, alright?
Well of course. Best I don't blow away the competition too quickly.

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You ready Fyrefox?
You know it! 3...2...1... Here comes the boom!
As Napalm gains control, a large rocket can be seen in the sky. Despite seeing it, the rogue NAVI's attention is deadset on Napalm. This attention is soon met with a barrage of Vulcan Gun blasts and artillery. Still not attacking, the burning figure walks forwards with the attacks failing to change his course.

...Fyrefox...Is he even taking damage?
You're doing good, his HP is going down like crazy.
Then why isn't he attacking?
He's gonna wish he had.
Napalm flies into the air, containing the assault. As he stops, down comes the rocket, causing a PET-shaking blast.
Smoke fills the area as Napalm fires a few celebratory rockets into the air. He then fires a few more into the smoke, which detonate early.
...What?
...
Napalm, I'll-
Burn.
Suddenly all squares on the field are covered in brick-red flames.
...
The heat...it's messing with my weapons. Fyrefox! Find some way to cool down the PET.
Fyrefox?

Oh crud.
A red flame consumes Napalm's position, masking him in a pyramid-shaped ball of fire.

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Team Protomen! Napalms in trouble and my PET's not cooling down! Come on...someone, anyone respond!

Thunder hits the Gelpack for 160 damage! M.Gelpack cried out before appearing above PlugMan's side of the field and exploding, causing a X to form allowing the other Gelpack to be able to take those spaces.

M.Gelpack: 1HP/2HP

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A chiptune starts playing as a figure walks towards Tank and Shanghai.
Hey, you know where I could find a fan?

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...

!

Where...where am I?

Not where, but why.

...wha-

I am Doctor Ivory Woe, a pleasure to be at your service. You have been modified to serve the net.

To serve the net?

Yup! Best fight fire with fire after all.

...?

I can tell you're still confused. It's very simple. You, go and fight viruses and bring them here so you along with the others can make friends. And afterwards, the world will slowly be a better place. Does that sound good?

...It kinda does. Huh, it does!

Now, into the network with you!

The Mettaur jumps happily before entering the portal to join the network. Breathing a sigh, the old man sits back.
These poor viruses never get a break do they?

That actually is an good idea, solid logic. However...how do we know where they might strike or what kind of units they possess?
Gah, if only we had a scout or a...
A SPY! That's it!
The enemy has to have some sort of spy or spy ring on the planet in order to get a better viewpoint of the enemy.
And since the Inco military is mainly comprised of vehicles, aircraft, and rifles, they'll develop counter equipment. Which means the weaponry we and the military will need has to be different. Conventional or otherwise.

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Hey. Careful what you say about weaponry at my place. Sure they know I'm here, but they don't know all that much about what's in the lab. I don't want them to find out anything about my noise wave technology.

Men...let's move out. Biocut's waiting on us.
The smoke by now has dissipated, revealing a velvet-colored sun. As the twenty fall back for reinforcements, the sound of thunder echoes behind them. As Manifest turns around, a round penetrates his torso.
GAH!
Manifest!
Enemy sniper 6 o'clock! Get to cover!
Getting into position, they aim their bio stingers and are greeted with a horrible sight.
How did they get reinforcements here so quic-?
The Joe is blasted back by a yellow-clad merc.
They must be elite units.
No...those...those are the same machines we killed.
Swinger looks to Manifest with surprise.
What?
Pay attention to the damage. Their wounds are made by corrosion. The enemy must be able to revive the fallen.
Then...
A low rumbling echoes through the land. As Manifest fires a pistol while seeing through the Vision Blader to spot the source of the noise, a vision comes to him.
! Everyone get out of here! They're going to bomb us!
The force of now 15 abandon their positions as they run for cover.
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PLAYBACK ERROR
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SKIPPING TO NEXT SCENE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY?
YES NO
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Come on Swinger, you've got be around here. An torso, an head, Even an IC chip.
The armored war machine Manifest scans the burnt surroundings before a red marker appears on its visor.
...Found you.
Going as fast at its treads can take it, the machine Manifest rushes to the marker, then proceeds to sprout hundreds of hands, each with various tools. Without a moment's notice, they plunge into the ash.
This is a piece of Swinger, so the whole thing should be...
Here?
!
Manifest is suddenly sent flying into the air by an explosion.
Those...those monsters. They...they used my own men to get to me. They'll pa-
*THUD*
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PLAYBACK ENDED
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY AGAIN
YES NO
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...Fear not. Someone IS watching out for you and everyone else.

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Acorn breathes heavily as reality comes to. On instinct, he grabs MIDI's hand and before attempting to subdue him, something stops him.
...
...
So...what's the plan?

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*Reference to a certain song...

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The Blader seems to pay Gyro no mind as it continues to go forth. Meanwhile, a truck can be seen from below while a multitude of similar trucks can be seen coming from out of the city.

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As Blast runs into the city, he spots the remnants of a Picket Man with a pickaxe.
As Meddy rushes out, she is suddenly showered with glass shortly before bumping into Blast, assuming they don't get out of the way in time.
As Quint slides downwards, he spots a large broken window frame within his path along with a medical unit and someone familiar down below...

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Dust hears glass shatter as he fires the Dust Crusher.
The Ball Met rolls out of the way for the Dust Crusher to fly at the Melting Crystalime.

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Claim Chomper tries to take a bite out of the Melting Crystalime!

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The Melting Crystalime tries to tackle Dust!

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Slippery little bugger, ain't he...
The Ball Met...opts to clean up the slimy residue coming from the Melting Crystalime.

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Hmm...more of the modern type, eh?
Well...here are my wares. Be advised there is a specialized chip within each of these weapons to prevent early activation. Trust me when I say far too many people can't tell the difference between the trigger and the ammo clip
Bulk's Shop

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YOU HEAR ME?! TELL YOUR LEADER YOU'LL NEED MORE MEN!*
...
Sir...he's dead.
Acorn then throws the merc to the ground before louding exclaiming:
The enemy's finished!
And so are we... Look around you.
As Biostar Acorn snaps out of his rage, he stares at piles upon piles of oil, blood, and goop cover the ground.
...Oh God...
As the army of thousands turned twenty look around, a feeling of disgust turned sadness swells within their hearts.
...Vat Man wouldn't of let this happen.
...
What?
You've got some nerve saying that within earshot of your commanding officer!
All I'm saying is that Vat Man would of saw that we needed more artillery, more corrosive substances, more anything! Anything but throwing people at people.
...
With the lack of info we had, even Vat Man would of suffered heavy causalities. Besides, we're the first wave of forces.
I-
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PLAYBACK ERROR
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The perished GelPack suddenly comes back, albeit with a grey palatte.

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Freeze with an surprised expression looks through the window compartment to find the entire thing full.
Holy cow.
Governor, I am happy to report that the entire shipment is currently in our truck.
Excellent. Return to de base. Quickly.
Can do.
Unknown to Freeze and Hornet, a Blader seems to have flown out of the factory looking for more materials.
Hey Ark. Good work out there.
Freeze and Hornet wait for Ark to hop in before driving off to the secluded building, assuming Ark wishes to go.

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After rolling around up multiple flights of steps, cleaning any slimy goop he can find, the Met reaches a room marked security.
Okay...let's just activate the lock and sorts things out.. He says, while rummaging around his internal compartments looking for a key.
Failing to find one, he knocks on the door.
Security guard! Hey security guard!
The met pulls out a hammer and slams on it to get their attention...only for the door to shatter.
...
Inside is a large crystal with a blue glowing object inside alongside a Melting Crystalime.

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As Gyro flies, the city below seems to be quiet. Save for a strange whirling sound...no doubt coming from a nearby Blader that's coming far too close to his vicinity.

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As Star and Blast run outside of the hospital, the coolness of the night sets in. In front of them on the other side of the street is a large billboard. Hardly any robots can be seen outside.

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As Quint looks at the outside world, he sees a variety of buildings, each in various states of disrepair. Two figures can be seen below, though their too far away to tell what they exactly are.

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Acorn stands still, unmoving save for his eyes, which lock on MIDI's...or rather, they look right through him. A jolt could wake him up, but whenever or not that's a good idea is anyone's guess...

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Editor's Note:
Blocks are only called that to make things more simple. They're not actually blocks.

As he notes Mighty, Martin looks back to Mackra looking at an damaged Sniper Joe.
Hey Martin! How's this for a war trophy?
Mackra grabs the Joe by the head to show Martin.
That's...that's nice.
Bah. I can tell you don't like it.
The Joe hits the ground with a thud, its eye staring at Martin, seemingly judging him. Mackra then looks for another more suitable trophy. Meanwhile, a few soldiers seem to also be tracking King.

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Crystal Man's stage...got it. Thank you.
Oh! Since you gave me some info, do you need info any yourself? It only seems right.

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That's fine. Anything to get out of this conservation.
A gauge in Break Imposter's eye goes up, though it can only be seen by Break Imposter.

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*BEEP*
*BEEP*
*BEEP*
The sound continues to echo through the field though to Clover it's nothing more than background noise. As her thoughts cycle around about her various choices up to that point, she notes that they all seem to end up on one event...

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Woah!
As the police bots and men escort and guide the crowds out, two machines, blue and black respectfully, can be seen flying in the sky.
Superheroes!
The young girl watches through a metal fence as the blue one can be seen firing at something, though she can't see exactly what. A loud crash can be heard with the black one nowhere to be seen.
Yea! Go get them!
I wish I could be like that. Going on adventures, meeting new people, having to balance the life of a superhero and a regular girl...
But...here I am with this dumb stick grabbing any useless trash I can find from within these bigger piles of trash.
The girl jabs the metal stick into a junk pile repeatably before pulling out some paper. A bark from above causes her to look up to see the blue hero hop into a car before driving off.
*sigh*Mr. Osin's right. I've got to get my head out of the clo-AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!*oof!*
Clover turns around to find a moving piece of metal being the source of her trip.
Wha-what?
She can't believe her eyes as a giant hand comes out of the ground...
...
Okay, don't scream. Just slowly back up Clover.
The hand brushes the pile of junk off, revealing an opened cockpit and green plating. Clover crawls backwards to try and get away only to be staring face to face with a metal giant.
...
...
Jade grabs a now screaming Clover and puts her into the cockpit. As she continues to scream, a voice comes online, but her screams drown it out.

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Ah, good memo-
It takes a second for Clover to process it, but she realizes that she has tripped on scrap metal. Though it might seem like a pile of bashed metal, her experiences with junk allows her to identify it as a large Pyre Fly. A small amount of grass and ants can be seen on the remains. Even now, mother nature is slowly restoring the land. Clover laughs to herself at the coincidence and searches through the wreckage before pulling out an IC chip and an Flame Core.

Well, we're trying to hold on but...
As the soldiers try to hold back the massive army of mechas and the Tama, Sgt. Mackra is beside himself.
Hmm...
Soldiers! I'm gonna need some donations for the XMG!
Mackra holds out a large core and throws it into the air. Various bits and pieces from the destroyed mechas are magnetically attached to the core as well as misc metals the soliders were carrying. When it finishes, it reveals a gun the size of a truck.
Wait, when did you have thi- I'VE GOT YA NOW!
Mackra jumps into the air and aims the gun right smack dab in the middle of the mechas.
One second, they were there...the next? Dust in the wind. No massive explosion or flash, just total evaporation. Mackra then proceeds to throw the massive gun at the Tama, though not before ripping the core out of the gun.
Meanwhile, Glass attempts to sneak attack the Tama only to see the large gun come crashing down.