Round 2

"MEEEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEEEE!" An annoying, high pitched female voice sounded all around the area.
Armoury looked about the area, but, couldn't find where the voice sounded at before a bunch of chains, with metalic feet, each had five small knife-like objects jutting out from them before a large pink torso landed with a loud "CLUNK" on the ground.
Forming the chains into hands and feet, stood a navi with a pink afro, metalic visor, and child-like, female, facial features and a pink, armored torso with several thick streaks of white, running down it.
The navi cackled again with a loud "Kekeke!" as she pointed a knife-like finger at Armoury with a large grin plastered on her face.
"Keke. Pay my toll of 1000z and I MIGHT let you pass..." She said before laughing loudly again. "Ahhh who am I kiddin!? I'll delete you here and now and take what I want from your corpse!" She yelled and half laughed as she jumped back from Armoury and got ready to fight, her knife-like fingers making a grabbing motion at Armoury. "The name's Miko. I hope to hear you curse it...and your existence to boot." She said.

Miko.EXE: 300

Armoury.EXE: 110

Terrain: Normal 100%

Battle 5! Battle routines. Set! EXECUTE!
The fox navi cocked an ear at the strange laugh. She turned as she heard the chains, eyeing the suspicious navi as her torso thudded on the ground. Armoury kept her distance until she knew what she was up against, watching the chains take the shape of limbs. Her stone cold gaze met that of the grinning navi, if she was anything like that "Sword master" she shouldn't have too much trouble. Then again this navi traveled without an entourage, so it could be that they didn't rely on virus support to win. Either way Armoury would have to watch her step she didn't like the look of the chains, she'd definitely have to keep her distance...

"What is that?" Asked Valis as she watched the strange navi gather itself up,

"Trouble..." was all Armoury gave for a reply. Her arms crossed she stared down the navi as it pointed at her and issued her terms of passage,

"I don't think I owe you anything to pass this way. I'm just lookin' for viruses, not a fight." The half fox navi then quirked a brow as the strange chain navi took up a considerably less friendly position and finally threw down a threat. Armoury simply grinned as she adjusted her hat and the reticle of her eye started to glow, only needing to mark one target....

"Well now.....that doesn't sound particularly friendly....but if it's a scrap you're lookin' for, you just found one." Armoury's action was swift as she turned to the left, her right hand reaching back as she started to circle the other navi, pulling the dangerous black chrome round from her special ammo pouch. Her left hand immediately went for Cerberus as she popped the round out infront of herself with her thumb. In one fluid motion snapped the chamber of her weapon open as she drew it, snagged the round out of the air and locked the chamber in place again as she brought her right arm up to shroud the weapon. The targeting marker in her field of vision turned red as she got a solid lock, adjusting her aim and hiding the muzzle flash as best she could under her arm she took her shot. Halfway between her and Miko the head of Cerberus came forward, gnashing his teeth as he snarled viciously.

"Show her no mercy boy..." Armoury whispered to her dog as it complied without question, attempting to close his powerful jaws on the pink torso of the opposing navi. The vicious dog did his job, transmitting any energy he could back to his master before dissipating, not giving Miko a chance to use his chain against Armoury in some fashion. She kept on the move to prevent the strange chain navi from getting too close, from the looks of her she was more a melee fighter, so if Armoury could keep this a ranged fight she'd have the upper hand. She wasn't taking any chances though, her coat starting to shimmer in the light as she got ready for the inevitable counter attack.

Actions:
1. Use Greed of Cerberus on Miko (20dmg/life drain) (Snipe ability)
2. Use Bulletproof ability (1-hit shield)
3. Dodge.
"Guns...you have...guns?" Miko mumbled, shocked, if only slightly as she tilted her head as the round sunk it's teeth into Miko's body, healing Armoury in the process. "Guns...why did It have to be a guns based navi?" She mumbled as she stretched out her arms at Armoury, hitting her barrier instead of the navi under it. "Damn you." She mumbled again as she sent another attack her way, hitting only air in the process.

Miko.EXE: 280

Armoury.EXE: 120

Terrain: Normal 100%
Armoury grinned as she sidestepped Miko's attack, if she could keep the other navi out of reach she could chip away at her from a distance. He sword did hit harder, but that was a last resort now, as Miko seemed more than capable at melee range, and even a bit beyond. Still the attacks didn't seem to be coming too fast and so long as she was carful she'd be able to out manoeuvre her. The half fox navi smirked as she back peddled

"That's right, and I've got plenty more where that came from." Armoury pulled up her sleeve as she maintained the hard lock on Miko, she could jump around as much as she liked, but she wasn't going to get away. Valis acted quickly and slotted in a chip for Armoury while she kept a close eye on the strange navi as well, she'd never seen one quite like that before. Armoury knew that Miko was probably pretty light on her feet so she'd have to keep her guessing, switching up the deployment of her attacks. The components inside her arm whirred and clicked, but nothing on the outside was visible....yet. Armoury appeared unarmed as she focused in on Miko, her right arm going stiff, turning to face her left side towards Miko as she rested her right arm in the crook of her left to steady it. She didn't let on to what she was doing until the last moment, Having a solid lock as she lifted her arm and opened her right hand, the bands of her palm splitting to revile the last few inches of a 12 gauge barrel. She fired quickly, giving Miko as little time to react as possible, the muzzle flash wasn't as well hidden this time, but she hoped that she had at least managed to catch the other navi off guard. Her right arm dropped back down as the weapon inside it started to dismantle itself giving her back full use of her arm.

Armoury kept a sharp eye out as she stayed on her toes. She wasn't sure what other tricks the chain-limbed navi had, and she didn't want to be on the receiving end of anything nasty if she could help it. She wouldn't try to get too fancy here, she couldn't afford to go toe to toe with a melee specialist again, she barely made it the last time she attempted it. She would play to her own strengths and make it out in one piece, that was the winning strategy here.

Actions:
1. Retreat to long range
2. Use Shotgun chip on Miko (50dmg) (Snipe ability)
3. Dodge
"You think that range matters to me? I can attack! From ANY range!" Miko yelled as she brought her hand back and threw a dull dagger at Armoury, cutting her at the side. Soon after, a shotgun bullet rang out from Armoury's gun, Miko took this chance to lengthen her chains around her body, shielding her from the attack as she...turned into a ball...of chains. Miko tried to move around...but was unable, she...was kinda stuck..."Uhhh...seems I can't move...URRRGH!" She yelled, trying to move her chain ball frame to no avail. "Uhhhh...little help? I...won't kill you if you do...please? You wouldn't take advantage of my predicament...would you?" She said, muffled a little by her ball of chains.

Miko.EXE: 280 (2 hit shield)(Immobile)

Armoury.EXE: 100

Terrain: Normal 100%
Armoury growled as Miko managed to catch her with a dagger, she flinched and then looked on in a bit of confusion as the other navi seemed to have effectively incapacitated herself. Both Valis and her half fox navi looked quite perplexed with the current situation, until Armoury simply smirked and pulled Pegasus from its holster. She reached back pulling a polished chrome round from the pouch on her back with a small pair of wings engraved in it while she watched the other navi struggle.

"I tend not to be all that charitable towards folks to decide to delete me on a whim..." she said as she loaded the round into the polished revolver. She cocked the hammer back, but didn't bother taking aim, as the weapon started to glow. Unlike Cerberus, Pegasus was quiet and compliant, performing whatever his master asked of him without question, or the barking and general ruckus of his counterpart. Armoury pulled the trigger with a click, and the healing energies of the revolver were released, she could feel it coursing through her body. It was a calming, focused light, much unlike the bloodthirsty power that she drew upon from Cerberus. She moved cautiously as she eyed Miko, Valis sliding in a chip that Armoury could defend herself with if it turned out to be a trap.

The mechanisms in the navi's arm whirred and clicked as the projector formed, but kept it deactivated for the time being, she'd have her own trap ready for Miko when the time came. She slowly circled the other navi while she raised Pegasus, ready to give the resilience of that ball of chains a test. She took a single shot, it was weak and chances were even if she could damage Miko while she was like this it would barely leave a scratch. She'd bust Miko out of her shell when she was good and ready, and was definitely going to be doing it from a distance.

Actions:
1. Use Grace of Pegasus (heal 30hp)
2. Equip Gaurd1 chip
3. Fire buster at Miko (2dmg)
"Aww fuck me..." Miko swore as she tried to move from her current position as Armoury healed herself and equipped a Guard chip as she was soon hit by Armoury's buster attack, depleting another layer of her shield of chains. She'd be free...soon...very soon...

Miko.EXE: 280 (1 hit shield)(Immobile)

Armoury.EXE: 120 (guard chip equipped)

Terrain: Normal 100%
Valis watched closely as her navi smirked, glancing back at her netop with a nod, Valis nodded back as she mutely loaded up another chip. Armoury kept the polished steel revolver trained on Miko as her left arm split apart, the projector for the shield still dormant on her right arm, but ready for activation at a moment's notice. The short green barrel of a canon thrust forward from the various shifting components of Armoury's arm before it was completed and the bands closed up again. A deep crimson glow shone from under the brim of Armoury's hat as she maintained her solid lock on the strange chain navi. She was well out of melee range and this time better prepared for a ranged counter attack, set to deliver a blow of her own.

Energy collected in the barrel of the cannon as she eased back Pegasus' trigger, her timing was precise as she fired the revolver first followed by the cannon an instant later. She could see the shield was about to collapse and Miko would be free again, so she gave the opposing navi as little time to react as possible. Her gaze was locked on the ball of chains as the two rounds raced towards it, she wouldn't let her guard down this time, she was ready for whatever the odd pink navi could throw at her.

Actions:
1. Fire buster at Miko (2dmg)
2. Use Canon Chip on Miko (40dmg/knockback) (Snipe ability)
3. Dodge
((Le bump))
As the buster hit Miko's shield of chains, she, somehow, manages to break free at last. "Thanks fool! Ahahahahah-" She gloated before being shot in the face with a cannon from Armoury. "Ow. Ow. OUCH!" She yelled before throwing a knife at Armoury, but missed as she dodged out of the way.


Miko.EXE: 240

Armoury.EXE: 120 (guard chip equipped)

Terrain: Normal 100%
Armoury grinned as her shot hit home, side stepping the knife as it whistled by her, quickly pressing forward her attack while Miko was recovering from the impact of the canon round. She cocked the hammer back on Pegasus while drawing Cerberus and snapping the black revolver's hammer back soon after. If she could keep the pressure on the opposing navi might not have a chance to regain their composure, and she might be able to finish this off quickly. With bloodthirsty enthusiasm in one hand and resolute determination in the other she pulled back the triggers of her weapons. The muzzle flash and smoke curling around the rounds as they spun from the barrels of the revolvers, crossing the gap between the navis in an instant where they'd hopefully further throw off the chain limbed navi.

Without a moment's hesitation the revolvers were back in their respective holsters, Armoury already raising her arm as it split apart and a wide bore barrel emerged. The mechanisms worked much quicker this time as the warhead had barely snapped into place before Armoury opened fire. A column of flame chased the incendiary RPG from the barrel as it too rapidly closed in on Miko. Valis quickly slotted chips in as Armoury herself rushed in at a full sprint after the intended fiery explosion, both her arms splitting and rearranging themselves while she gave a vicious snarl. The shield had moved to her left arm where it sparked to life and a set of deadly blades extended from her left hand, flashing to life with a pale azure glow. Finally the powerful blade of her sword slid from her right arm with the distinct grind of metal on metal sparks flying before green energy erupted around the blade.

A feral adrenaline high coursed through the half fox navi as she was right on top of the pink navi in seconds, charging full bore at her target with focused intent. She kept her shield forward in an attempt to crash any defense that Miko might have raised before her powerful blade thrust forward in a green streak of light. If the pink navi wouldn't allow her an opening she'd make one, her bared fangs flashing as she followed through with her attack. She knew in the back of her mind that the navi could jack out at any time, so she acted without mercy, knowing also that she wouldn't be shown any by Miko.

Actions:
1. Use Double Magnum on Miko (2x20dmg)
2. Use Heatshot1 chip on Miko (40dmg/fire)
3. Use Sword chip on Miko (80dmg/slashing)
Miko tried to dodge one of the two bullets that were shot at her, but failed as the attacks hit home on both her shoulders, sending a large jolt of pain through her processors as she was sent back slightly as she managed to dodge the Heatshot that followed and then jumped at Armoury as she brought back one of her arms and slashed at her with a large scything motion, hitting her Guard and sending her a shockwave in exchange as she was then slashed across the face by Armoury's sword, literally cutting down the navi's HP down to size. "Urrrgh...It...It will NOT END THIS WAY!" she yelled at Armoury.

Miko.EXE: 90

Armoury.EXE: 120

Terrain: Normal 100%
Armoury kept her fangs bared as she gave a low, menacing growl, her left arm shooting forward in an attempt to snag the other navi in her wicked claws while she screamed at her. The half fox navi then leaned in, staring down Miko while her left eye gave an ominous blood red glow. Her gaze was resolute without mercy as she raised her sword,

"You have no say in how this ends..." she said with a low growl. With Miko hopefully held fast in her claws she brought her blade down upon her aiming to bring the opposing near to the breaking point. The bright green arc split the air before Armoury with the sizzle of the energized blade.

"Trying to delete innocent navis for your own gain, you exist below the mindless viruses that plague the net...you best hope we don't meet again." With a snarl and show of strength she then attempted to hoist the other navi high into the air with her claws. Any feelings of compassion for her fellow navi had almost completely melted away. She had no intention of deleting her outright, but she was definitely set on sending Miko packing with a painful lesson in knowing how to pick your fights. The navi's body flexed as she quickly brought Miko back down, using all her strength to try and slam the pink navi into the ground, hoping to force an EJO. There was no guilt in Armoury's mind, feeling that she was making this bit of the net that much safer for others just as she would by deleting viruses, if only until Miko returned.

Actions:
1. Attempt to grab Miko with claws.
2. Use Sword chip on Miko (80/slashing)
3. Use Rageclaw chip on Miko (20/impacting)
Armoury manages to grapple Miko as she had tried to move out of the way. "No...NO!" She screamed. "I WILL N-" She screamed before being cut off by Armoury's attacks, plunging her HP to critical. "Damn you." She growled before jacking out, leaving a large green mystery data behind. Inside...was money and...what looked like to be chains, completely rusted inside and out.

Miko.EXE: 1/EJO

Armoury.EXE: 120

Terrain: Normal 100%

Rewards

1200z
(Key Item) Rustic Chains
Armoury relaxed as the navi disappeared, leaving behind a few items. Her weapons retracted as she rolled her shoulders a little and dusted her coat off.

"Are you alright? Wanna call it quits for now?" asked Valis as she looked over her navi. Armoury grinned as she looked back up at Valis,

"Nah I'm good to go, I don't even have a scratch on me, lets see if we can find a few more viruses." With that Armoury continued on her way, though at the back of her mind hopped that no other navis would end up caught by Miko any time soon.....


((Requesting battle 6))
Not content with leaving ACDC Net without a scratch, Armoury descended down a flight of stairs to a lower level of the network. There were fewer navis here and it seemed very shady; a perfect place for viruses to breed. It wasn't long until she found a line of CannonDumbs being protected by a pair of Kabutanks. They were still a good distance away from her so melee attacks were out of the question but she could still shoot them from this distance. However, that also meant they could shoot her as well.

((1 actions to reach melee range))
((2 actions to flank cannons from side))

CannonDumbA: 50 HP
CannonDumbB: 50 HP
CannonDumbC: 50 HP
CannonDumbD: 50 HP
KabutankA: 80 HP
KabutankB: 80 HP

Terrain: 100% Normal

Armoury.EXE: 120

[Battle 6 - Begin!]
Armoury stopped as she looked over the viruses that appeared before her, quickly assessing the situation. The larger tank like viruses didn't appear to be in any way swift, and from the look of it the cannons simply couldn't move at all. Her forte might be ranged combat, but given the extremely limited mobility of her targets, it might be best for here to get in close to out manoeuvre them. Valis saw her navi start to quickly advance and slotted in a chip to help Armoury defend herself while she charged. The half fox navi pulled her sleeve back as the familiar projector of her guard chip snapped together on her arm. She had a pretty good idea of what the cannons were capable of as she recognized them as one of her own battle chips, but she'd have to wait and see what the tank viruses were packing.

With her shield held forward to fend off incoming attacks Armoury weaved back and forth as she closed the gap between herself and the viruses, trying to make as difficult a target as possible. Valis loaded up some firepower for Armoury as well once she neared her targets, her right arm ejecting her powerful shotgun while she held the shield high in her left. Her targeting system came to life as she raised the weapon, getting in amongst the cannons, thinking to herself how thoughtful it was of the viruses to line themselves up for her. If she was lucky she might even be able to draw some of the tank viruses' fire towards the immobile cannons, sort of using them as cover.

Her eye gave a deep red glow as her field of view was filled with targeting reticles locking on to the various viruses. The two over the tank viruses flashed green as she got a lock and stepped out from between the cannons to take her shot, trying to line up the two guard tanks. The crack of her shotgun sounded as the round exploded from the muzzle of the weapon, hopefully hitting home on its target. She quickly ducked back between the cannons after firing her shot, still keeping her shield up to redirect incoming attacks.

Actions:
1. Equip Guard1 chip
2. Move to melee range
3. Use Shotgun chip on KabutankA/KabutankB (50dmg) (Snipe ability)
Armoury's short dash propelled her past the dangerous cannonfire that peppered her approach. The straightforward aim-and-shoot tactics of the CannonDumbs were simplistic and easily fooled into missing with a few extra sidesteps. Though she had activated the Guard, it was still intact even as she reached her destination. Her Shotgun, aided by her innate targetting systems, pierced through one Kabutank before striking the other with a spray of excess energy. Neither was critically injured and resumed their patrols normally.

One CannonDumb managed to get a lock on Armoury's shield and fired, successfully disarming her of the Guard but also taking a blast of reflected damage. That was when one of the Kabutanks stopped moving and lobbed a bomb. It was too hard to dodge at this distance. Armoury braced herself and endured the powerful concussive explosion, but still remained standing as the smoke cleared.

CannonDumbA: 50 HP
CannonDumbB: 50 HP
CannonDumbC: 30 HP
CannonDumbD: 50 HP
KabutankA: 30 HP
KabutankB: 30 HP

Terrain: 100% Normal

Armoury.EXE: 90
Armoury put her arms up to shield herself as she was unable to evade the bomb wincing as the blast surrounded her. She could hear Valis calling out to see if she was alright, but only just barely as her auditory functions had yet to recover from the shockwave of the blast. If nothing else she at least knew what the tank viruses could do now... and she'd have to be quite a bit more careful around them. She fought off the burning sensation as she knew she had to act quickly while the smoke from the blast concealed her. In a bit of a panic Valis had loaded another attack chip as she didn't really have any to help Armoury defend herself anymore, but it was certainly to the navi's advantage. Her targeting system still had a lock, seeing clearly through the smoke as the two tank viruses' assigned reticles flashed green.

She could feel the heavy incendiary round snap into place as she raised her arm, if she could just take the tanks out of the picture she'd be home free against the fixed cannons. From the cloud of smoke the navi opened fire as it started to clear, hopefully masking her shot enough to keep the slow moving viruses from reacting. The wisps of smoke were violently split apart by the powerful rocket flash from the barrel of her weapon while the cone shaped projectile hurtled towards the ponderous tanks. She made sure to keep behind the line of fire from the cannons as she did her best to dispatch the tank viruses with a ruinous, fiery explosion of her own.

Armoury's coat started to glint in the light as her hearing slowly returned, preparing her for any counter attack that might come as she weaved back and forth behind the cannons. Her eyes were sharp even though her ears were still a bit hindered, keeping a close watch on the tanks as the cannons were no longer a threat to her. She reached back with her left hand as her right snapped open Pegasus' chamber, pulling a winged chrome round from the pouch on her back.

"I need a bit of a hand again buddy," Armoury said quietly as she slipped the round into Pegasus and snapped the chamber back into place. The revolver started to glow as she pulled the hammer back and with a mechanical snap the white healing energy surged through her body. The throbbing sting of the burns soon faded as she recovered and gave a wide, fanged grin, it'll take more than a little explosive to bring her down....

Actions:
1. Use Heatshot1 chip on KabutankA/KabutankB (40dmg) (Snipe ability)
2. Use Bulletproof ability
3. Use Grace of Pegasus ability (Heal 30hp)
Armoury's Heatshot took advantage of the Kabutanks' position and blew away both in a burst of fire. While she bolstered her defences and healed herself, the CannonDumbs tried to align their sights to reach her but found themselves having problems at this distance. Only one seemed to get a lock and fired, stripping her coat of its protective qualities. Fortunately, she had already healed.

CannonDumbA: 50 HP
CannonDumbB: 50 HP
CannonDumbC: 30 HP
CannonDumbD: 50 HP
KabutankA: DELETED
KabutankB: DELETED

Terrain: 100% Normal

Armoury.EXE: 120 HP