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568 - Bim Bam Boom!

The battle between the two fleets was fully viewed by thousands of people. The fantastic display of firepower and magic was so intense that the people were totally absorbed by the light show and fireworks that they had did not even felt fear or any danger as they cheered on the sidelines, totally blissful of the fact that the lives were lost and that whoever won would have control of their fates and future.

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The New World, United Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Command Br...

567 - Battle of Wind Coast

"Fleet Master!" A frantic messenger came panting into the Chambers. His hurried foot steps making a series of squeaks on the polished marble floor of the Chambers as he came to a knee before Akron. "An urgent message!"

Akron frowned and he gestured the messenger over, ignoring the inquisitive looks cast his way from the other Council members including Fleet Master Tediore. The messenger bent over Akron's ear and started whispering in a low voice. "The Home Fleet reports the giant ship h...

566 - Take Over the World

The Cartel Expeditionary Fleet, Flagship The Hammer of Resolute

The decks shook with a loud metallic moan and tilted wildly to one side. Screams and cries of panic came from the crew struggling to stay upright as the airship's magical barrier went down and the second wave of ship killer 127 mm rockets slammed right against the exposed hulls. Metal shrieked as explosions covered the sides of the airship.

Grand Lord Hammerfall griped the nearby railings as the decks underneath him s...

565 - Firepower!

"I am Lady Gloria of House Portia," A woman looking in her mid forties and covered in an all black gown and a weird looking head scarf stepped forward with a curtsy and said in a soft tone. "I am currently the Head of the House."

"I hear you bear news of my deceased son..." Lady Gloria asked as she measured up Mills who gave a salute. "You are?"

"I am Captain Mills of the United Nations, 3rd Marine Battalion," He introduced himself and his officers. "In regards to your son, Lord D...

564 - Welcome To My House

The New World, United Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Command Bridge

Blake was standing with his hands clasped behind his back as he stood in the middle of the Command Bridge. A large screen was playing live imagery from a circling recon FB - 1S over the area of operations with smaller portraits of other senior Officers lined up on the side.

"How long until the naval strike group comes into contact with the Cartel air fleet?" Blake asked one of the portraits on the screen.

563 - Beach Action

UNS Vengeance

The whine of steam catapults and roars of idling engines were loud on the flight decks of the Vengeance. Ear muffler armed deck crews in different coloured jackets moved around the waiting aircraft with a purpose on the deck while more and more aircraft were being elevated up to the decks from holds blistering with munitions.

Pair by pair, the Cobras and Vipers were lined up onto catapult tracks and hydraulic blast shields rosed up behind the aircraft. The yellow jac...

562 - Duty

Four large landing craft emerged from the rear of the UNS Vengeance and bashed through the waves, headed straight for the docks of the city. Onboard one of the landing craft, First Lieutenant Mills walked between the row of Marines strapped down against the hull and the hulking shape of a MAW MK VI spider tank.

He checked his men condition as he walked down to the front of the landing craft and climbed up the flight of steps that led up to the observation tower, where a goblin swinging ...

561 - Raid

The New World, The Isles, First City of The Fleet

Commander Ford was inwardly shaking his head as he watched Fleet Master Akron's patronizing smile from the other side of the council room that was filled with other influential and wealthy members of the Council. A fat richly dressed merchant came up next to Ford and smiled, taking his hand enthusiastically and asked when would the United Nations forces act to protect his assets from the evil invading Outsiders.

He gave his best ne...

560 - Under The Water

The hum of the Cartel flying frigate's aerial screws was over shadowed by the the louder hiss bark of its steam cannons as the flying ship came down swooping parallel to the Isle's battle line. The sides of the rectangular shaped frigate with a nose drill vanished in a cloud of white steam and the crack of projectiles whip lashed across the air and the waters around its target churned wildly with massive plumes of water splashes and splintering wood.

The Isles ship under the heavy bomba...

559 - All The Little Things

The New World, The Isles, Eastern Islands, Cartel Occupied Territory

Grand Lord Hammerfall expression was dark as he listened to the report being given to the gathered Lords. The rest of the Cartel Lords were grimed face, some even showing anger as the aide continued the report of Lord Ironmore's battle with the Islanders.

"One hundred and twelve dead..." The aide read from the scroll. "The boarding party was totally wiped out when the Islander's ship exploded."

"They rather...

558 - Bad Business

First Fleet of The Isles, Steamship Indomitable

The thunderous roar of the revolver within the tight confines of the steamship's passageway deafened everyone within earshot. First Fleet Master Kose stood firmly with both feet apart as he cradled the fancy silver gilded revolver gifted to him by the United Nations with both hands as taught.

Despite the deafening boom of the revolver, Fleet Master Kose continued to squeeze the trigger at the cluster of boarders until his weapon went...

557 - For the Isles!

The New World, First Fleet of the Isles, Steamship Indomitable

First Fleet Master Kose was old and his health was ailing but that did not take the fight out of him and the love for his nation and people. Hence despite his ailing health, he still held command of the First Fleet of the Isles. And when the Outsiders started raiding his beloved Isles, he immediately stepped forward to lead his fleet against the enemy and defend the islands.

To his surprise, Fleet Master Megan had actu...

556 - For Rock and Stone!

The The New World, East of the Isles, First Fleet of the Isles

It was dark and hot inside the wheelhouse with the only source of light and ventilation coming from several tiny slits along the armored hull. The air was humid and stank of sweaty bodies as crew members were stripped down to their waist worked the controls of the fat and ungainly steamship.

The interior was also noisy as the boilers and paddle wheel mechanism cranked loud enough to turn the crew half deaf and words ha...

555 - What The Fuck?

Fleet Master Megan was sorting through several administration documents when the doors to her office chamber opened. Her aide bowed and ushered in a youngster who went down on one knee as he saluted her.

"Fleet Master! I came bearing urgent news from the docks!" The messenger quickly said and presented a couple of scrolls from his sling bag. "We have reports of flying ships raiding the Eastern Islands!"

Megan's aide took the scrolls and handed them over to her where she ripped the...

554 - Expansion

Dr. Sharon was listening to a progress report with several senior officers in a meeting room onboard the UNS Vengeance. The report was detailing the growth, interaction, behavior, and performance of the God Girl being who called herself as Plee.

She had done a full medical or as much as she could with her limited resources on the girl and unexpectedly, her health was top notched. The only thing that was beyond strange was her blood which appeared to possess some unidentifiable elements ...

553 - Playing Games

The New World, Eastern Border of the Isles, 73km off No One's Island

A mournful wail came from the island whale calf, as the giant sea turtle looking like sea creature had a dozen harpoons pierced into its body. The harpoons had thick magically strengthened ropes attached to their ends and the island whale calf was desperately trying to dive into the safety of the deep waters in vain.

It's family nearby was crying out in alarm horror as they circled around the struggling calf, unc...

552 - Offerings!

The New World, Mecca, Off the Coast of Fort Hensink, UNS Vengeance

"So... there was nothing wrong with the ship's systems?" Commander Ford asked Captain Nimo. "Everything checks out?"

Captain Nimo nodded, "Yes, Sir... even after they did another round of tests and checks..."

"I am thinking it might have something to do with that God Girl down in Arcane," Captain Nimo said with a frown. "Might be her magic causing some problems with the ship..."

"If something can't be e...

551 - Cyborgs and Gods

The New World, Flight 114 en route to Fort Hensink

Dr. Sharon tuned out the excited exchange of conversation between the passengers onboard the C - 1 Sky Freighter and reread the report in her folder. The information in the report was mostly transcripts of interviews between Magister Thorn and the God girl entity called Pele.

A picture of a young looking dark toned girl with large red eyes wearing an oversized beret was clipped onto one of the pages. The God girl had both goblin a...

550 - Frenemy

The New World, Mecca, Fort Hensink, Hangar Five

The side door of the cavernous hangar swung open to admit several UN Army soldiers in full combat gear. They stood by the opened door and ushered in a small group of cuffed prisoners wearing bright orange into the hangar.

The soldiers escorted the prisoners over to the middle of the hangar where a row of chairs was placed. The prisoners paused in surprise when they spotted a massive dragon with blue and red scales was down on all fou...

549 - Refuge

The New World, Empire of Bluewood, Exile Island

Leung picked up the small furry creature that fell into the pit trap he dug with a wide grin on his gaunt face. Since hiding out deep inside the forest of Exile Island, he hasn't been eating regular meals and his once well filled out body had now become thin.

He tied the legs of the rabbit looking like creature and slung it over his shoulder after he covered up his pitfall trap and returned to his camp. His camp was sited in a massiv...

548 - Potatoes

The New World, United Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Med Bay

Captain Blake entered the dimly lit room and waved away the medical attendant inside. The attendant left and Blake remained alone with the figure floating inside a tank filled with medical fluids. He eyed the figure inside the tank and let out a deep sigh, before reaching out to tap against the glass.

The figure tilted his head slightly to the side and a dismembered voice came from a set of speakers on the side tabl...

547 - Gluttony

The New World, United Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Conference Room

Everyone was quiet in the room as they watched and listened to the ongoing conversation on the display screen. In the image, a small doll like child wearing an old oversized uniform coat sat with her feet dangling off the chair with her tiny hands held onto a mug of beverage. The girl finished the drink and held out the mug with both hands to Magister Thorn at the side as if asking for more.

"Do you recall a...

546 - Your Most Explosive Holiness

"Wait! These readings! Its..." Magister Thorn took the boxy device from his assistant mage tech and took a look at the readings. They stared at the boxy devices in their hands which they waved over the glowing sphere of light trails and gasped in shock. "It's divine power!"

Commander Ford and Captain Nimo both stared at Magister Thorn as he yelled out in surprise. "What? That is some God in there?"

"This readings can't be wrong!" Magister Thorn cried excitedly. He waved the bulky ...

545 - Anomaly

The New World, Protectorate Camp

Inquisitor General Mathias's expression of shock and fear was concealed under his white featureless mask. He stood underneath the protection of his Protectors' magical barriers as he watched the destruction of his forces. A mighty force that could put a halt to any of the other Seven Great Nations, but now faced with this unknown heretical force which was systemically destroying his forces piece by piece, leaving him greatly alarmed.

He felt that t...

544 - Among Us

The New World, United Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Command Bridge

Captain Blake was watching the delayed telecast of the ongoing battle over at the other end of the New World. The bird eye view of the battlefield was being broadcast over by a Mariner S2 recon plane circling around the area and the signal was being relayed by a chain of receivers giving a slight delay in the streaming.

He could see tiny figures scattering as artillery shells landed over the Protectorate camp...

543 - A Glitch

UNS Vengeance

Commander Ford waited impatiently for the escorts ships to catch up with the Vengeance that was sailing at a quarter of its speed. The storm had finally broken and communications restored, allowing Ford and the rest of the command staff to find out that a new Protectorate force had appeared over the coast of Hensink.

With the storm receding away as sunlight peeked out from the gaps of the dispersing clouds, Ford had commanded Captain Nimo to raise anchors and have th...

542 - The Unrepentant

The New World, The Isles, First City of the Fleet, Rocky Reef Shipyards

Fleet Master Megan entered the giant barn like structure that was built along the beach of a deep water cove. As she stepped out of the rain, she dumped her wet coat to one of her aides and cast her eyes upon a strange looking ship sitting on wooden supports inside the dry dock.

The strange ship appeared to be made out of two materials, the upper half was covered in slabs of black iron and was prism shaped wit...

541 - Unknown Magic

UNS Vengeance, Bridge

Endless sheets of rain pelted against the armored windows of the command bridge, leaving visibility virtually impossible for watch standers in the bridge. The massive trimaran's hull groaned under the surging waves and the crew onboard constantly had to hold on to railings or something firm as the decks underneath their floor rose up and down,

The storm had hit them just as they reached the north cape of Hensink and the fleet had to take shelter from the stro...

540 - Misery

The New World, Old Kingdom of Foral

"How persistent are those people!" Blue Thunder panted as he used every ounce of his strength to fly and dodge the attacks aimed at him. He turned his head back and yelled, "Don't you know that girls do not like over persistent people!"

"Save your goddamn breath!" Stamford cursed as he fiddled with the radio set. "Unicorn, Unicorn, this is Dragon One. Do you copy, over?"

"Fuck!" Stamford cursed again as no one replied to him on the radio. ...

539 - Out of the Storm

The New World, Mecca, Fort Hensink

The storm shutters rattled hard against the windows from the typhoon raging outside the squat concrete towers and buildings. The off duty personnel of the UN fortress kept warm and dry inside the buildings playing cards games or watching shows while those unlucky enough to be on duty, worn ponchos and had to weather the heavy storm at their watch posts.

The storm had been raging for three days and yet still showed no signs of stopping but from wh...