Lockpicking - The Violent Way!

Magna impact slams his Rageclaw into the Fishy's gut, it promptly dies and the Rageclaw shatters. He then heals himself and tries to whack down the Pulsebat, but it moves down of it's own accord and then attacks, but misses.

PowieA: DELETED
PowieB: DELETED!
PowieC: DELETED!
FishyA: DELETED
FishyB: DELETED
FishyC: DELETED
PulsebatA: 40
PulsebatB: DELETED
PulsebatC: DELETED
PulsebatEX: DELETED!

Terrain: 100% Normal

Magna: 80

Magna dropped back down to the ground having failed his air assault, slightly annoyed that this little pest was the only thing standing in the way between him and victory.

So, Magna charged forward at the Pulsebat, but came to a halt right in front of it. With his mighty form towering over the small bat, Magna reached down, trying to grab his target in his left hand. His palm shutter spun open with a click once again as Magna prepared to swallow whole what was left of this virus.

Actions:
1. Pursue PulsebatA (Tactical Movement)
2. Shutter Vacuum (40 Life drain, -15 HP lifeburn)
3. Dodge

(Sorry for the short post, but I really want to finish this battle. <__<)

Magna grabs the Pulsebat, draining some life, and crushes it in his hand once done, deleting the thing.

PowieA: DELETED
PowieB: DELETED!
PowieC: DELETED!
FishyA: DELETED
FishyB: DELETED
FishyC: DELETED
PulsebatA: DELETED
PulsebatB: DELETED
PulsebatC: DELETED
PulsebatEX: DELETED!

Terrain: 100% Normal

Magna: 105

-VICTORY-
Get: Pulsar1, 600z

As the remains of the Pulsebat dissolved in Magna's hand, an explosion of Battlechips came out of Mill's PET as all of the chips he had used in the battle poured out, good as new, plus a new Pulsar1 taken from the bat Magna crushed. Once he had finished refilling his folder, Mill said, "Well, the door's still jammed. Ready for one more go, Magna?"

"Affirmative!" responded Magna, his voice now toned down due to Mill's modifications, although he couldn't figure out what caused Magna to speak in complete sentences before.

Whatever the reason, Magna pressed forward, looking for the cause of the viruses...

(My first Battle 5 START!)

(Bump.)

((Damn it, I got nothing.))

As Magna looks around, he spots two Heelnavis off in the distance. It doesn't take long for them to see him as well and both take out melee weapons, then charge him, yelling like idiots. What their beef is, I have yet to think of.

HeelnaviA: 200 (rageclaw)
HeelnaviB: 400 (sword)

Magna: 105

Terrain: 100% Normal

Battle 5 fight

(Scouting targets for their thieving operators? Or maybe just random rabblerousers?)

"So... these are the guys locking us out?" asked Mill quizzically, wondering how these chumps even ended up in his door.

"97% likelihood." confirmed Magna, flat-out ignoring the pair's battlecries as they charged towards him.

"Alright... well, you haven't battled another Navi in a while. This could be good practice, I suppose." mumbled Mill, trying to make the best of this stupid situation as he started pondering a strategy. He fingered through his chip folder looking for some inspiration, and stopped when he reached his new Pulsar chip. Thinking for a moment, Mill then pulled it out, revealing the Wind behind it. Seeing it made Mill flash back to the last battle for a moment... and then he got his idea. "Heh... Magna, I'm sending you the Wind. Just place it in front of those two. That should be enough to trip up their klutzy charge."

Magna nodded as he received the chip data. He waited a few seconds, holding out for the HeelNavis to get in the perfect spot before summoning the bulky Windbox right in their path. Without any notice, Magna suddenly felt more chip data enter his system... And he couldn't seem to recognize what it was. Confused, Magna looked towards the open window displaying his operator's face.

"It's the Pulsar from the last battle. I want you to use it... on the Windbox." ordered Mill, a grin trying to form on his face. Not one to ask questions, Magna moved up behind his own object and raised his palm towards it. A soundwave quickly shot out of his hand, causing it to rumble and rattle... before coming out the front and flying straight at the pair of HeelNavis.

Mill smiled as he watched Magna emulate what the Pulsebats did to destroy the Windbox in the last battle. His smile faded, however, once he looked at the Windbox Magna used as a medium. While still there, it looked pretty beaten up and probably wouldn't function very well. Mill quickly looked in his folder for something to help... and found the RageClaw. It dawned on Mill then that he could still make use of the Windbox...

Hurridly, Mill slotted in the RageClaw, making Magna's large hand transform into a set of rather intimidating fangs. Assuming the usual, Magna pulled back in preparation to lunge at the nearest HeelNavi, but Mill stopped him. "Not this time, Magna. I want you to hit the Windbox again." said the operator cryptically. Magna glanced over at the worn object to try and catch Mill's drift, then looked over at the HeelNavis... Ooh. It just clicked in Magna's head after that. With no point in waiting further, Magna unleashed a strong low hook, slamming his RageClaw into the back of the Windbox, trying to apply enough for to crash the beaten machine into the nearest HeelNavi.

Actions:
1. Windbox in front of the HeelNavis (Wind Effect, To-All Clause)
2. Pulsar1 (70 damage, Object Triggered Splash 8) @ Windbox -> HeelNaviA/HeelNaviB
3. RageClaw (20 damage, Impact) @ Windbox (100 damage, Impact) @ HeelNaviA

(I kinda godmodded a bit, but isn't that alright when I'm hitting my own objects?)

((You prolly shouldn't, since something could always go horribly wrong, but its fine at least this time.))

The two charge forward and then get hit with the blast from the pulsar, "Argh! I should've seen that coming. So stupid!" yells the more powerful of the two. Of course, the other one just seems sort of stunned by the whole ordeal. Of course, this makes him an easy target for Magna, who proceeds to take his box and fling it into the enemy's head. He lets out a cry and then finishes the thing off with his rageclaw, though the thing was practically destroyed as things were. His partner just sighed and said, "You fool. You could have tried doing the same thing as that guy did but instead you threw away your ammunition. You should have just attacked... like this!" The heelnavi then lunged at Magna and gave him a jab with his sword, sending him staggering backwards a bit. The sword user then pointed his blad at Magna and said, "Sheesh, you took me too lightly and left yourself open. Just because I didn't dodge earlier doesn't mean I can't hit a stationary target. Won't be long before I delete you, fool."

HeelnaviA: 30 (rageclaw)
HeelnaviB: 330 (sword)

Magna: 35
Windbox: Deleted

Terrain: 100% Normal

"Shouldn't you yourself be dodging instead of lecturing us on it? Do you really think you have that kind of time?" chuckled Mill as Magna lunged forward in retaliation, his left palm open and beginning to inhale air in prep for a Shutter Vacuum attack. While Magna was doing that, Mill took a look at his Navi's fresh wound.

Well... It pierced his armor... thought Mill, eyeing a new gash on the lower part of Magna's torso. It doesn't look like that guy hit anything important, though... Good thing Magna's armor is so thick. Hell, with a little luck, the Shutter Vacuum might be able to patch that up. Either way... I hate to admit it, but that HeelNavi's right. He probably will be able to finish Magna if we don't take evasive action this time. Good thing he's alo... Oh, wait... Mill had almost forgotten about the other HeelNavi. The one with the RageClaw, if he remembered right. He took the brunt of Magna's attack with the Windbox... This might be a good chance to make this a one-on-one battle. Mill keyed a few things into his PET, relaying a silent message to Magna before slotting in a single chip. Now with nothing to do but wait, Mill leaned back against the wall and watched his PET.

As Magna was attempting to use his Shutter Vacuum, Magna received the message and chip data Mill sent. It was a simple instruction, so it didn't distract him from his current task at all. With little effort, Magna fowarded the chip data to his free hand and waited for the right moment... Which was just about to happen. Just as Magna's Shutter Vacuum attack finished, successful or not, he swung his free arm in the direction of the other HeelNavi. Letting his arm take on the form of the Cannon Mill sent, Magna wasted no time in firing a shot, following Mill's instructions by trying to suprise the pair and give them no time to respond. As soon as the blast round left his Cannon, Magna shifted his weight back and drove his piston hard into the ground, propelling him into the air and away, trying to create some space between him and his enemies.

Actions:
1. Shutter Vacuum (40 Life drain, -15 HP lifeburn) @ HeelNaviB
2. Cannon (40 damage) @ HeelNaviA
3. Jump away (Dodge)

Magna manages to regain a bit of his health and at the same time deliver some damage to his opponent. He then finishes off the weakened Heelnavi uses a cannon. The remaining heelnavi just shakes his head and sighes, mumbling the word, "Idiot..." before charges forward, attempting to cut Magna down with his sword. Magna manages to back out of his weapon's range, avoiding deletion at least for now.

HeelnaviA: DELETED!
HeelnaviB: 290 (sword)

Magna: 60
Windbox: Deleted

Terrain: 100% Normal

A whistling sound rippled through the air as the HeelNavi's sword sliced through it, missing Magna by only a few inches. As he retreated back to escape the enemy's blade, Magna came to grasp the level of danger he was in.

"Operator... Current deletion chance stands at 42%. Different course of action is recommended." announced Magna, his monotone voice concealing his nervousness. Once he landed a safe distance away, Magna turned towards the window and awaited his operator's response.

"Tch... You're right." sighed Mill with a sense of defeat in his voice. Although I really don't want to admit it. The danger's real this time, though. This guy's not just another virus. He's on the same level as Magna, and... thought Mill as his attention turned towards the HeelNavi's weapon, ... better armed, probably. That Sword's powerful. More powerfully than anything I have... Mill sighed again, clutching his head as he wracked his brain for an idea. He kept his eye trained on the Sword for a while before giving up and looking back at Magna.

That's when it struck him. Just to make sure... "Magna," began Mill, "you are a Break subtype, right?"

"Correct. Operator programmed me to such specifications." answered the Navi bluntly.

"So you can destroy things other Navis can't?" asked Mill.

"Dependent on the substitution for variable 'thing', but a general search yields yes." responded Magna thoroughly.

"... Think you can break that guy's Sword?" queried Mill with a grin, finally making his point. Magna paused for a moment to think before answering:

"... Additional firepower needed, but it would be possible." It was true, but Magna was still weary. Sensing his discontent, Mill spoke up.

"I know it's a gamble... but this whole battle is a gamble unless we disarm that HeelNavi. Besides, you're almost twice the size of him. It wouldn't be very cool of you to lose..." While it wasn't the best motivational speech ever, Mill's goading did manage to invigorate Magna enough. He nodded, giving his operator the signal that he was ready.

"Good. Before that, though..." said Mill as he trailed off, pulling out his Recov10 and slotting it in his PET. "It isn't much, but in a situation like this, anything can make a difference." The chip's healing energies washed over Magna, mostly pouring into the gash on his torso, making it shrink down to a mere scratch.

"Now... What chip to use for this... A melee chip would probably be best... And this is the only one I have left." announed Mill as he pulled out his Firehit1. As he slotted it in, Mill ordered, "Pour all your strength into this chip, and aim to make him parry. With enough luck, you'll be able to shatter his Sword." Magna nodded, transferring the hot Fire chip data into his right arm.

With nothing left to prepare, Magna charged forward. He roared as raised his fist up, letting it catch ablaze in a blanket of fire. All this show was to make it plainly obvious to his opponent that he was attacking, in hopes that the HeelNavi would raise his defense. As he came face to face with the black Navi, Magna diverted his unused processing power to his fist, infusing his attack with all the power he could muster. With one final cry, Magna let loose a vicious right hook, his flaming metal fist aimed right for the enemy's blade. In the end, though, Magna was still apprehensious, so he used his free left hand to put up a guard of his own to try and deflect a possible attack from the HeelNavi.

Actions:
1. Recov10 (Heal 10 HP) @ Self
-Smash (Add Break) to:
2. Firehit1 (60 damage, Fire, Break) @ HeelNaviB (Attempt to break Sword)
3. Defensive stance (Dodge)

Cooldowns:
Shutter Vacuum - 1 turn

As Magna recovers, the opponent sees an opening and rushes in to attack. Luckily Magna manages to get his concentration back in time and his fist goes through the heelnavi's sword, though the navi himself manages to pull back in time to avoid getting hit as well, "Crap, that was close. Sheesh, now I need to load another chip..."

HeelnaviA: DELETED!
HeelnaviB: 290

Magna: 70
Windbox: Deleted

Terrain: 100% Normal

(Blergh... After writing a subplot chapter, I'm totally out of creative juices. I don't even know why I'm doing this now...)

Mill discretely pumped his fist, overjoyed that his strategy, more or less, worked. It then clicked in his mind that the battle wasn't over, so Mill gave his next order, saying, "Alright, Magna, attack before he can rearm himself! I'll send the Minibomb to help."

Magna jumped up into the air while the chip data uploaded, preparing for a Piston Dive attack. Once the Minibomb finished, Magna formed it in his hand and immediately threw it down towards the HeelNavi before crashing down to the ground himself. Magna then hopped back as an evasive action and to see how his attacks fared.

With his reason returning after that burst of confidence, Mill checked his remaining chips to plan his next move. Only 2 chips left? Both the Fireburn and Shotgun are good, but will it be enough...? I guess we're about to find out...

Actions:
1. Minibomb (60 damage) @ HeelNaviB
2. Piston Dive (60 damage) @ HeelNaviB
3. Dodge

Cooldowns:
Piston Dive - 2 turns
Shutter Vacuum - Ready

The navi jumps back, avoiding the bomb blast though he then gets slammed into with the Piston Dive. He runs forward and tries to stab Magna, though Magna manages to evade the strike.

HeelnaviA: DELETED!
HeelnaviB: 230

Magna: 70
Windbox: Deleted

Terrain: 100% Normal

(Uh... What did he try to stab me with? <__<)

Mill grimaced as the HeelNavi avoided the Minibomb, and was getting frustrated that around half of their attacks were even connecting. "Damnit, he's dodging too much..." grunted Mill as he stared at the two chips left in his hand. Tch... These things don't have even the slightest restraining ability. They're just straight-up damage. How the hell am I supposed to keep that HeelNavi in place?" As Mill probed him mind for some sort of solution, Magna suddenly spoke up.

"Operator... A possible solution exists to this problem."

"... Huh?" blurted out Mill before thinking, totally caught off guard by Magna having an idea. Once he actually processed it in his head, Mill asked, "Well... do you need any chips to make it happen?"

"Negative, Operator. Commence mission?" queried Magna. Mill wearily nodded, not fond of being in the dark on this, but Magna sprung into action anyway.

The first step of Magna's secret strategy was to... punch the floor. He reeled his arm way back before jamming his giant metal fist straight into the panel in front of him, trying to break the panel open. Mill's jaw dropped as panel fragments sprayed up around Magna before yelling, "What the hell are you doing, Magna?!". The purple Navi remained silent, however, as he jumped over the panel he just assaulted and charged at the HeelNavi.

What... How... Why?! What is Magna thinking?! Was it just an intimidation tactic? There's no way that would work on someone like him! Mill, severly lacking in confidence towards his Navi, could only continue to watch...

Magna, not even bothering to feint, charged right up to the HeelNavi and threw his left hand forward at him, trying to grasp him in another Shutter Vacuum attack. Magna wasn't done yet, of course. As soon as his Shutter Vacuum stopped, Magna swung both of his arms around the HeelNavi, trying to pull him into one massive bear hug.

What the...?! Magna's lost it! He's HUGGING the enemy! Mill, totally convinced that his Navi was insane, thought these thoughts for a few more moments before his eyes noticed something. Magna has been slowly moving as he tried to grapple with the HeelNavi. Moving backwards... towards the panel he attacked! Could he... Yes! That could work!

Actions:
-Smash (Add Break) to:
1. PAAANCH! (1 damage, Break) @ Ground (Try to create Broken Panel in front of Magna)
2. Shutter Vacuum (40 Life drain, -15 HP Sacrifice) @ HeelNaviB
3. Try to Bear Hug/WRASSLE HeelNaviB into (hypothetical) Broken Panel

Cooldowns:
Piston Dive - 1 turn
Shutter Vacuum - 2 turns

((Have no idea, since I was intending to have him pull out a ranged chip next. Just assume he was trying to punch you.))

Magna punches the floor, creating a cracked panel. He then proceeds to walk over it to grab the other navi, causing it to become just a hole. He then heals a bit during his assault. He attempts to grab his opponent but... "What kind of idiot do you think I am?" the Heelnavi pulls out a Cannon and shoots Magna, "Sheesh, no one's just going to let some one they're trying to fight come up and hug them. The power of love and friendship isn't going to cut it, if that's your stupid, and incredibly lame, plan."

HeelnaviA: DELETED!
HeelnaviB: 200 (cannon)

Magna: 55
Windbox: Deleted

Terrain: 99% Normal 1% Broken

(HeelNaviB's HP should be 190. Shutter Vacuum deals 40 damage, not 30.)

The Cannon blast struck Magna square in the chest, causing him to stumble back and mess up his grab.

"Tch... I thought that would work. It was a good try, Magna." said Mill through a private line. He then switched over to the public channel and spoke to the HeelNavi:

"Oh no, we'll use love, alright. It's just going to be very, very tough love."

Mill then slotted a chip in and relayed his orders to Magna. Silently acknowledging them, Magna quickly raised his right hand, pointing his palm forward at the HeelNavi and unleashing a quick buster shot from the open shutter. As he did that, his left hand morphed into a Shotgun, which soon saw it's use, as well. Magna pulled it up and aimed, launching a spray of damaging energy towards the HeelNavi. Having unleased his attack, Magna then began dodging to the side.

Actions:
1. Buster shot (8 damage) @ HeelNaviB
2. Shotgun (50 damage, splash) @ HeelNaviB
3. Dodge

(Bump.)

(Subtracted the 10 this turn)

The buster attack hits the target and so did the shotgun. The enemy navi raises his gun, hoping to take a quick pot shot at Magna but he manages to sidestep the blast.

HeelnaviA: DELETED!
HeelnaviB: 132 (cannon)

Magna: 55
Windbox: Deleted

Terrain: 99% Normal 1% Broken

Manga immediately came to a dead stop after doding the Cannon blast. Mill didn't say anything either, making it seem like their connection had crashed or something. Really, though, Magna was baiting another attack from the HeelNavi, and was ready to bolt out of the way when it would come.

After that, Magna fired one more buster shot out of his palm, sending a single ball of orange energy hurtling towards its target. Not content with that, Magna suddenly bursted forward, seeming to chase after the shot he fired. Magna had actually initiated his Piston Dive program, choosing instead of the usual divebomb to transfer all the energy to his shoulder in preparation for one hell of a body check.

Mill, who had been quiet during this assault, cracked a grin as he looked forward to the impending collision...

Actions:
1. Bait/Dodge
2. Buster shot (8 damage) @ HeelNaviB
3. Piston Dive (60 damage) @ HeelNaviB

Cooldowns:
Piston Dive - 2 turns
Shutter Vacuum - Ready