Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board The Office of Security (out with the Lardy, in with the Dev)

Hm. Are there any power sets that you think might be particularly helpful against this guy?

Red Arrow stated, "We need a diversified force. We need a technology expert, a energy controller, and a leader. The last one would be yourself...and I have an idea for what weapon you should use." This man reminded her of Captain America, and a shield would be the perfect weapon for this leader.

She continued, "We also should have a speedster, a magic user, and an archer. The later would be myself. Someone who can shrink or grow would be a bonus, but isn't nessecary."

Hmmm...that's a BIG power mix! We don't actually have all of those currently in the Security Office. We might have to seek some LMB help. Shouldn't be a problem, though, since we're both kind of an extension of each other and far from mutually exclusive...

Red Arrow replied, "Maybe if you explain some of the members powers and abilities I could help you construct the perfect team."

Man, there's so damn many....lemme run a report on who's available and who's not. This could take a while. <looks through Omnicom> Damn! I've got some meetings I can't reschedule!

I'm going to have Sir Roy take a look internally to see how your shape-shifter breached security, or if this even was your shapeshifter.

If you want, you can find him and work with him on that. Or you could just use the opportunity to explore Legion World more.

Meanwhile, I'll get back with you tomorrow to see where we take it from there.

Sound fair?

"I will work with him. There will be plenty of time to relax later," Red Arrow replied. "Thank you for all your help so far." She turned to leave the "Danger Room" and find Sir Roy.

***memo to Sir Roy from Chief Taylor's desk***

Roy, I'm currently stuck in Administrative Meetings Hell! I need you to get with our new provisional Officer, Red Arrow, and look into a breach of Office internal security that occurred after the Office-warming shindig. She says you haven't responded to her messages, so please check them. So please check security logs and consult Red Arrow for details.

This is of utmost importance, Roy, and I'm counting on you!

***end memo***

<as Red Arrow waits, the Security Office door opens and a handsome knight steps forward; he appears valiant and kind but also tired; there is obviously something weighing heavily on his mind>

Greetings, Red Arrow! I have recieved your messages and those of the Security Chief Taylor. I am Sir Roy, denizen of Legion World and new member of this Security Office. So like yourself, I am still getting used to this place.

I would be glad to show you around and check on the possible security breach. I have some experience with shape shifter myself--one such incredibly powerful one, Angra Metternich, was a great enemy of Legion World in the past, during a time where I made a decision to follow a new path in heroics.

<stretches out hand to shake Red Arrow's hand>

I would suggest we begin in the monitor room. There are devices which can determine whether those who enter the Security Office are from this world, or other alternate universes.

She returns the man's handshake. Red Arrow noticed the expression on the man's face. She knew something laid heavily on in his heart. The mention of a "new path in heroics" pointed to villainy, but that meant almost nothing to her. Her very existence is proof that the line between hero and villain is thin.

"Let's go there then," She replied.

<As Sir Roy walks with Red Arrow, she sees that may greet him kindly but every so often there is someone who clearly distrusts or even dislikes him; misdeeds of long ago still haunting him even now, much to his regret>

Here is the Monitor Room, and it contains several scientific instruments I hardly understand. By using the computerized data the Chief and yourself collected from the breach, we should be able to get some basic facts as to who the intruder was. Namely, was this intruder from another parallel universe—which always has a distinct energy aura. Also, if the intruder was a member of a race previously catalogued here on Legion World, such as a Durlan, the instruments can give us a probability of how likely the intruder was such a race. It’s not 100% accurate, but it will be close.

<notices Red Arrow focusing on the duty at hand rather than thinking too hard on her new environment>

I understand what it’s like to be a stranger in a strange land. Even to this day, I feel so on Legion World, though I do have many friends who shown me great kindness and put me at ease. Recently I was scarred horribly in battle; ironically, this happened to me decades ago, which caused me to lose my way for so long. The new scars have temporarily healed but the attack was magical in nature and for whatever reason, the scars gradually reappear over time. I must constantly receive treatments to keep them at bay, less my face resorts to his gruesome, hideous and burnt state.

<unsure if Red Arrow will show compassion or not, he puts up his hand anyway to stop it>

I do not seek pity, I only wish to express I know what its like to have a heavy heart right now. And the best way to address, is to focus on the duty at hand.

His tone was unsteady, but Red Arrow was used to this sort of tone. It was of genuine remorse, the type her adoptive father used when refering to his life of crime.

She replied, "The Thunderbolts was formed by villains who wanted to trick the world. It turned into a team of genuine reform, despite the actions of some. Now it's a place filled with the children of villains and heroes. I trust you at this moment Sir Roy, because I believe everyone serves good, even if it's unwillingly."

***Memo to Arrow and Roy***

Look, guys, I know I've been buried in bureaucracy for the past month (I see now why Cobalt REALLY walked away! ), but I've been monitoring my Omnicom for updates from you two that just have not been coming!

I need an update, STAT! If you've got nothing, then bring Jose in on the investigation. I've a feeling he could be useful.

Chief out.

***End Memo***

Hokay your Chiefness... I, jose jimenenenez, will accept you most generous offer to become the the chief of the detectives of security!

Okay! Everybody out of the pool!

I, jose jimenenenez, the new chief of the security detectives and head of the under the covers investigations want the oralized statements from all of you about...

Hokay your Chiefness... what we are investigating, again?

[snerk] I hope Chief Taylor can deal with this... jose jimenenenez, Chief of Detectives...

I'm going to Cobie's place before I bust a gut... [snerk]

<to Jose> Sorry, Jose...you're not 'chief of the detectives of security'. That's not what I meant. I know you're all all over this place and know it better than anyone. I know if anyone saw anything suspicious, anything out of order--it would most likely be you.

Talk to Roy and Arrow about that night. See if there's anything the three of you can come up with.

Comprende, Jose, mi amigo?

<looks around>

Now where the hell are Sir Roy and Red Arrow?!?!

Yes Your Chiefliness, I, jose jimenenenez, understand this quite very perfecto. You are be wanting to test my very highly developing detectivibg skills before you make the appointment to "chief of the detectives of the security force" el permenente!

So now I must inform you of the very strange and not right goings on which are be happening right under your rather prominente proboscus here at the office of the security!

Uno, first and hindmost! I think that shiney light ball in the foyer is alive! I know you gonna scoff your nose at ol jose... but I gots the proof! See these pictures? See what she's doing to that Enraged Bull hombre? I'd be enraged also if a shiney light ball was hangin there and doing that, you know what I mean Chief?

And that Everywhichway Girl and that New Medico, Archie? They was setting up some pretty fancy equipment right under you office. And she was trying to set up something else too... but he wasn't having any of it. Now you know that's not right. Pretty little seniorita like that and that pretty boy is... he must be one of them happy hombres.

That's all I got for you today your chiefness... But I get you something better tomorrow, you'll see.

<Rocky storms into the Security Office>
All right, Lardy! What's the meaning of this ticket?

Please refer to Ordinance 12-B-II Section A: <clicks Omnicon> "Exceptions are always made for statues representing The Legendary Poster, Cobalt Kid and The Most Beloved of All Posters, Lash Lad. There can never be too many gigantic monuments to Cobalt Kid and Lash Lad on Legion World."

There it is. It was perfectly legal! Even if it weren't, Lash has overturned it on his authority as Deputy Leader! Not to mention the fact that the Rookery has the status of an embassy where you have no real authority. So why the ticket?

<looks at Rocky's Omnicom>

Oh yeah, Section A was repealed earlier this month...by me. If you installed your updates like you should have, you would know this.

I can't do anything about pre-existing statues, but I'm well within my Head of Security powers to update certain ordinances without review as I see fit.

So, my good prince, the statue was not perfectly legal. We'll expect your fine paid in full by the due date. I'm fairly certain it's modest in comparison to your considerable wealth. The melting expenses should be well within your means.

And if you read Legion World laws, you and Lash should already know that the leader and deputy leader have no veto over security matters, certainly including matters of our ordinances.

Good day, Prince Eudyptes.

You know full well that I can vaporize my ice creations. But that's not the point and the sculptures stay.

It appears to me that this is, shall we say, personal?

Did I leave Thunder Girl here? I may need her to sit on someone soon...

If that's how you choose to take it, Prince Eudyptes, I can't stop you. As you can see here <points to the Omnicom>, the time stamp on the repeal predates your sculpture. So unless I have soothsaying powers--and <glares> we both know I no longer have any powers--you'll find no prejudice in what action I've taken.

I'm sure as an upstanding citizen of Legion World, you don't wish to flagrantly break its laws. Well, do you, sir?

By the way, Officer Blackmace has been replaced by some Lad with Glasses.

Methinks this takes precedence over any alleged infractions my and Cobie's statue might or most likely might not be commiting.

I'm aware of this, and Lad with Glasses has my full support.

Chief, I will not apologize yet again for the laws and customs of my home world. We've been through this too many times. I never wanted to hurt you. I've tried to be friends.

Thank you for your time.

<Rocky leaves in a huff>.