Seek & Destroy Missions

The two programs watched the chipper Prog and his disorganized work station; they still couldn't shake the lingering suspicion that this Prog was just some loonie.  That said, it didn't really matter, as long as they got paid in the end.  Mach and Mazer examined the list of names, while Shrike continued to stare at Wrangler.  The majority of the listed viruses were pretty familiar, so much that only one seemed to stand out:  the Megalian-A.  To their combined recollection, they haven't encountered one in a very long time, if at all.  That fact, along with the sufficiently powerful chips, made it an obvious choice.

Mach pointed to the Megalian-A's name with one of his flattened, mechanical fingertips.  "I'll hunt some Megalians."

"Megalians, eh? All righty, go knock some heads together!" said the Prog, jumping up and twirling in a circle before a sheet was ejected from its mouth, containing the details of the hunt as well as its reward structure.

Bounty Reward for Megalian-A3 (Megalian-A)

Area: Beach, Sharo

2 kills: 2000z, turn-in available
5 kills: AuraHead3Damage: 150 + Break + Line Attack3 + Aura Boost
Accuracy: B / C / D
Description: Launches a Megallian Aura Head that smashes through up to 3 targets/objects in a straight line. Accuracy decreases with each hit.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Aura Boost: +20 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by a Barrier. +50 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by an Aura.
Trader Rank: B; OR Barrier200Protection: Combined Damage of 200 HP
Accuracy: S
Description: Defensive field that prevents damage up to 200HP.
Duration: Until Destroyed
Element: Null
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Trader Rank: B; OR 5000z
10 kills: 8000z
15 kills: 12000z
20 kills: AquaAura3Protection: Any Non-Elec attack lower than 120 HP
Accuracy: S
Description: Negates any Non-Elec attack less than 120HP
Duration: Three turns, or until destroyed
Element: Aqua
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Trader Rank: A; OR AuraHead3Damage: 150 + Break + Line Attack3 + Aura Boost
Accuracy: B / C / D
Description: Launches a Megallian Aura Head that smashes through up to 3 targets/objects in a straight line. Accuracy decreases with each hit.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Aura Boost: +20 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by a Barrier. +50 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by an Aura.
Trader Rank: B + 15000z; OR Barrier200Protection: Combined Damage of 200 HP
Accuracy: S
Description: Defensive field that prevents damage up to 200HP.
Duration: Until Destroyed
Element: Null
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Trader Rank: B + 15000z; OR 20000z
30 kills: 25000z
50 kills: AquaAura3Protection: Any Non-Elec attack lower than 120 HP
Accuracy: S
Description: Negates any Non-Elec attack less than 120HP
Duration: Three turns, or until destroyed
Element: Aqua
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Trader Rank: A + 15000z; OR AuraHead3Damage: 150 + Break + Line Attack3 + Aura Boost
Accuracy: B / C / D
Description: Launches a Megallian Aura Head that smashes through up to 3 targets/objects in a straight line. Accuracy decreases with each hit.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Aura Boost: +20 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by a Barrier. +50 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by an Aura.
Trader Rank: B + 20000z; OR Barrier200Protection: Combined Damage of 200 HP
Accuracy: S
Description: Defensive field that prevents damage up to 200HP.
Duration: Until Destroyed
Element: Null
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Trader Rank: B + 20000z; OR 35000z

MachMan nearly had to lean over to pluck the spat-out piece of paper out of the air before it could lazily waft down to the floor, and it became slightly crumpled from his mechanical fingers grasping at the weak material.  Thankfully it remained legible, and Mach took a moment to read where his prey is hiding, the rather sizeable rewards for killing them.  He had never gone out busting with a single virus family on his "to-kill" list, and wondered if it might bring an unique flavor in the battles ahead, maybe even that spark to help him find the "happiness to claim for himself" as Yasu said.

Mazer read over the paper as well, thinking these viruses must be pretty tough to be such high-value bounties, either that or they pay top dollar even for Metools...  Regardless, Mazer chimed in.  ["Have a preference to where?  There aren't many choices..."] he trailed off, not indicating an inclination towards either of the two available networks.  The paper briefly turned into a wireframe before disappearing as Mach downloaded the data, then gave a slight wave and a brief "Thanks" before he turned away from the odd prog.  "I'd rather deal with viruses in snow than underwater, so Sharo," Mach explained himself to Mazer, who nodded in a "well, you have a point there" sort of expression.  ["Fair enough, I'll link you over."]

A flash of cyan later, the program and SP disappeared as they embarked on their inaugural "Seek & Destroy" mission.

((To Sharo ChaosNet))

((From Mazer's House))

A flash of light burst in the sky above the network floor, revealing Mach's angular form with Shrike clamped down on the top of his fuselage armor. Instead of a graceful and quick diving turn towards the ground below, Mach's descent was slower and seemed to flounder as the Navi tried to adapt to his new perception of the world around him. The programs descended nearly straight down, and leveled off several times when they got closer to the ground, seemingly unsure of the distance.

After making a somewhat clumsy landing, Mach and his attached SP clunked to what appeared to be Wrangler's booth. Mach could only "see" an indicator labeled as "Wrangler" behind a simple wireframe that roughly appeared to be his ramshackle booth. From Wrangler's perspective, it was completely unknown if the Navi was looking at him or not, but the ocular SP mounted above/behind his opaque cyan helmet gave the program a focused cycloptic stare. "I have a bounty to turn in." the Navi stated bluntly, producing kill counts for the Megalian-A3.

[Bounty turn in: 5kills- AuraHead3Damage: 150 + Break + Line Attack3 + Aura Boost
Accuracy: B / C / D
Description: Launches a Megallian Aura Head that smashes through up to 3 targets/objects in a straight line. Accuracy decreases with each hit.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Aura Boost: +20 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by a Barrier. +50 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by an Aura.
Trader Rank: B, 2 kills- 2000z]

Wrangler's smiling, largely vacant expression watched the new entrant descent to the ground with far less grace than Mach usually displayed. When he produced the bounty sheet, the prog looked up at him, then the sheet, then Shrike, before looking back to Mach.

"Well that's no problem here, partner. All counted and well earned." The sheet shattered away into data fragments, and was replaced by a chip packet as well as a cloth sack that jingled faintly when it settled on the counter. "Just you be careful out there, cowboy. Them's dark and dangerous nets you're rangin'. 's a bigger loss the hunter gettin' hisself hunted, than losin' a couple o' them nasty varmints to mindin' fer your own skin, you hear?"

The Wrangler waited, bobbing slowly in place in case Mach had any other requests.

Mach Get: AuraHead3Damage: 150 + Break + Line Attack3 + Aura Boost
Accuracy: B / C / D
Description: Launches a Megallian Aura Head that smashes through up to 3 targets/objects in a straight line. Accuracy decreases with each hit.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Aura Boost: +20 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by a Barrier. +50 Attack Damage when user of this chip is protected by an Aura.
Trader Rank: B, 2000z
Megalian Bounty Concluded.

((Apologies, should've rolled this into the last post))

"Speaking of which," Mach grumbled in response to Wrangler's caution before reaching out with an unsure hand to grasp the zenny pouch. "Tell me what else still needs hunting in ChaosNet," his gravely voice echoed from his armor while his metal fingers dug into the cloth bag, almost to the point of tearing the burlap-like material and spilling out the small sum of Zenny inside. He dragged the sack from the table as it disappeared from being downloaded to the PET.

Mazer was surprised to say the least at his Navi's sudden eagerness to get back in the fight. ["Don't you think it's too soon to get back out there? We barely worked out the ki-"] "Might as well ask while I'm here, there's no timeline," MachMan interrupted rudely, but he did have a point; simply accepting a bounty didn't require the Navi to immediately get on the hunt.

"Oh! Still up for it, aye? Well, if you're still rarin' ta go, we still got some varmints worth roundin' up. Here ya go!" said Wrangler, while a small firecracker popped up on the countertop from inside it. The firecracker erupted into a plume of smoke, before clearing away to reveal a (strangely clean) list of viruses on a piece of parchment.

DeadHead3DeadHead3 (DeadHead)

A purple HardHead. Aside from the color, it doesn't look any different from a HardHead, ColdHead, or HotHead.


Special Note: DeadHeads alternate actions between attacking and guarding. These are the only actions DeadHeads may perform, and the first action of every battle is always guarding. DeadHeads will not break from this pattern unless forced to by status effects. DeadHeads cannot be lifted or thrown, even with RageClaw. DeadHeads have permanent Zombie status, hence their name.

Area: Electown, Dentech

HP: 180
Attack Damage/Effect: 90 Null + Break + Small Poison Terrain Change + Poison(20)
Attack Accuracy: C
Attack Description: Fires PoisonBall. Breaking. Creates Poison Terrain.
Element: Null
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): PoisonBall3, Zenny
Special: Immobile.
- Permanent Zombie status. This cannot be removed by any method, including Status Cure.
- IronBody when not attacking. DeadHead's version of IronBody protects against recovery moves. Does not prevent healing from other methods.
Special: Poison(20): Deals 20 poison damage per action to the victim starting the turn after this attack hits. This effect stacks with other timed damage effects, including other Poison effects. Can be cured with Status Cure. (DeadHead) - PoisonBall3Damage: 150 + Break + Small Poison Terrain Change + Poison(20)
Accuracy: C
Description: A bomb that poisons all it touches, including the ground and other Navis.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Poison(20): Deals 20 poison damage per action to the victim starting the turn after this attack hits. This effect stacks with other timed damage effects, including other Poison effects. Can be cured with Status Cure.
Trader Rank: B
KilboKilbo (Kilby)

Kilby viruses try to stay at least 3 panels away from their enemy at all times, and dodge back and forth constantly. Kilby viruses only attack once per turn, and when they do, they teleport to a position flanking their target, and stab them with a Bamboo Lance. This lance strikes at Long Sword range, and may hit two targets at once. After attacking, they teleport back to the panel they were standing upon when they first began their attack sequence. They are mindlessly oblivious to the hazards of terrain. Kilby Omega viruses attack differently. Instead of attacking from the side, they attack 3 separate targets from behind with Bamboo Lance. They also teleport before and after the attack, just as lesser Kilby do, and only attack once per turn. They are mindlessly oblivious to the hazards of terrain.

Area: Yumland, Okuden Valley, Dentech

HP: 220
Attack Damage/Effect: 110 Wood + Long Attack
Attack Accuracy: B
Attack Description: Hits opponents from the side with a Bamboo Lance.
Element: Wood
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): SideBamboo3, Zenny
Special: Teleports when attacking.
Special: Attacks once per turn only. (Kilby) - SideBamboo3Damage: 140 + Long Attack
Accuracy: B
Description: Summons a Kilbo virus to the field that stabs the enemy from the side with a long lance, then silently vanishes. Can hit up to 2 targets.
Duration: Once
Element: Wood
Trader Rank: B
Bagworm3Bagworm3 (Bagworm)

Bagworm viruses drop down from way up high, execute a WoodTower attack, and rise back up. Dropping and attacking is an action, while moving back upward is a second action. They may also adjust where on the battlefield they drop next while in High Altitude as a free action. Bagworms may opt to interrupt their normal movement and attack pattern with the use of LeafShield, which requires an action. This can be done either on the field or while in High Altitude in between attacks, it really doesn't matter. After the shield is up, they resume their normal activities at the point where they left off. Bagworms are known to carry fragments of recovery chip data, which they use on themselves when their health drops below 50%.

Area: Okuden Valley, Beach, Yumland

HP: 260
Primary Attack Damage/Effect: 100 Wood + Group Attack + Ground Attack
Primary Attack Accuracy: D
Primary Attack Description: Attacks groups of enemies with wooden spires that rise from the ground.
Secondary Attack Damage/Effect: LeafShield
Secondary Attack Accuracy: S
Secondary Attack Description: Converts non-fire attack damage from a single hit into healing. Does not protect against fire attacks, and increases base fire damage received by an additonal 100% if struck while the shield is up. Destroyed instantly by fire.
Element: Wood
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): WoodTower3, LeafShield (Rare), Zenny
Special: Has High Altitude every other action. This virus cannot use its Primary Attack while in High Altitude, but may adjust its positioning as a free action.
Special: Can use Recover120 once per battle as a Free Action. (Bagworm) - WoodTower3Damage: 180 + Piercing + Ground Attack + Line-Chain
Accuracy: D
Description: Spires of wood march across the field.
Duration: Once
Element: Wood
Special: Line-Chain: This attack moves forward in a rough line, but may shift side to side slightly as it advances to engage more targets in its general path. The attack cannot ever stray more than 45 degrees from its original path, and cannot make greater than a 45 degree turn at any given time.
Trader Rank: B, LeafShieldProtection: Next non-fire attack, heal for half damage
Accuracy: S
Description: Leafy barrier deflects next attack and heals, destroyed by fire.
Duration: Until destroyed or hit.
Element: Wood
Special: Status Guard: This chip blocks debuffs.
Trader Rank: C (Rare)
Ninetails3Ninetails3 (Ninetails)

A small fox-like virus, that would otherwise be nondescript if it didn't posses nine metal, razor sharp tails. Despite appearing as though the tails would hinder their movement, they are actually quite good at dodging, and are treated as having Haste for Evasion purposes only at all times. Ninetails Omega has double Haste. As one would expect, they attack via a series of vicious tail whips.

Area: Netfrica

HP: 250
Attack Damage/Effect: (13 Null + Slashing) x 9 Hits
Attack Accuracy: D
Attack Description: Whips a target with all nine of its tails.
Element: Null
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): Varitails3, Zenny
Special: Dodges by this virus are treated as having Haste (+10%). (Ninetails) - Varitails3Damage: 20 x 9 hits + Slashing
Accuracy: D
Description: Summons a complex whip-like weapon to attack enemies with.
Duration: Until Overridden/Broken. Breaks automatically after 2 swings.
Element: Null
Special: Has multiple applications.
Trader Rank: B
SpiralySpiraly (Whirly)

Area: Yoka, Beach, Sharo

HP: 200
Attack Damage/Effect: 60 Aqua x 3 targets
Attack Accuracy: C
Attack Description: Tries to spin into you along a boomerang shaped path.
Element: Aqua
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): AquaWhirl3, Zenny
Special: Omnishoes. Cannot fly into high altitude. (Whirly) - AquaWhirl3Damage: 130 + Small Sea Terrain Change (on-hit) + Gust Guided
Accuracy: C for the first target, then Random
Description: Summons a water spout, and sends it towards the designated target. The tornado then veers towards a second random target the following turn, and yet another the turn after until it has attacked every enemy on the field, encountered an object, or been blown off of the field by a Wind effect. Beware: it can turn on you.... It leaves Sea Terrain behind whenever it strikes something.
Duration: Once
Element: Aqua
Special: Gust Guided: The accuracy and targeting parameters of this attack are affected by Wind. (Not Northwind.)
Trader Rank: B
SlimestSlimest (Slimey)

Slimey viruses were produced to be sources of major traffic lag. While a Slimey virus is on the battlefield, all Navis and SPs suffer from a passive Slow-like effect that imposes a -10% Evasion AND Movement Speed penalty. This effect is not a status ailment, and cannot be cured. This effect does not stack with itself if more than one Slimey is on the field at once. As this does not count as a true Slow effect, up to two instances of Slow may stack on top of this effect for a total penalty of -30% Evasion/Movement Speed. This effect expires when all Slimey viruses on the field are deleted or flee. Slimey viruses are very slow to move and dodge, but every move they make that is not a dodge counts as an attack. Slimeys deal damage by touching an opponent, thus touching a Slimey directly results in damage to any non-Slimey the virus considers hostile.

Area: Sharo, NetVegas, Beach

HP: 220
Attack Damage/Effect: 75 Aqua + Slow
Attack Accuracy: A
Attack Description: Body slams its foes. Any foes hit are slowed the following turn. Must be within melee range to attack a foe.
Element: Aqua
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): MetaGel3, Zenny
Special: While this enemy is on the field, dodge effectiveness is reduced by 1 Rank.
Special: May use AreaGrab once per battle to drop-attack an enemy from above. (Slimey) - MetaGel3Damage: 170 + Slow + Drop Attack x 3 Targets
Accuracy: B
Description: Summons three Metagels to drop down on three different opponents. Causes Slow on contact.
Duration: Once
Element: Aqua
Special: Drop Attack: This attack originates above the battlefield, and falls to the ground. It gains one rank of accuracy against High Altitude targets.
Trader Rank: B
ElecOgre3ElecOgre3 (ElecOgre)

ElecOgre viruses attack by charging electricity between their horns, and then shooting thunderbolts at everything in sight the following action. They cannot move or dodge while charging. ElecOgres move by floating through the air, and are fully flight capable. ElecOgre is considered a high tier virus type, and should be used sparingly.

Area: NAXA, NetVegas

HP: 300
Attack Damage/Effect: 100 Elec + To-All-Clause, 1 Action Charge
Attack Accuracy: B vs Ground, D vs Air
Attack Description: Arcs of lightning strike at all enemies. More effective against ground based enemies. This attack requires an action to charge.
Element: Elec
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): ElecReel3, Zenny
Special: Omnishoes. (ElecOgre) - ElecReel3Damage: 120 + Spread 3 (Side + Behind)
Accuracy: B
Description: A small bolt of lightning that spreads sideways and behind the target upon impact.
Duration: Once
Element: Elec
Trader Rank: B
Weather3Weather3 (Weather)

Weather viruses drop down from way up high, execute a breath attack, and rise back up. Dropping and attacking is an action, while moving back upward is a second action. They may also adjust where on the battlefield they drop next while in High Altitude as a free action. These are the only actions this virus family performs.

Area: Netopia, Sharo

HP: 300
Attack Damage/Effect: 100 Aqua + Small Ice Terrain Change + Cone Attack
Attack Accuracy: C
Attack Description: Uses a freezing cold breath weapon to coat the enemy and the ground in ice.
Element: Aqua
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): Blizzard3, Zenny
Special: Has High Altitude every other action. This virus cannot attack while in High Altitude, but may adjust its positioning as a free action. (Weather) - Blizzard3Damage: 130 + Medium Ice Terrain Change + Cone Attack
Accuracy: C
Description: Blast up to 4 enemies with a cone of freezing breath. Changes terrain to Ice and has an increased chance to Freeze targets on all forms of Aqua Terrain.
Duration: Once
Element: Aqua.
Special: Ice Type: This chip counts as Ice Type for the purposes of potentially freezing targets on Aqua Element Terrain or environments, as applicable.
Trader Rank: B
ChimpuChimpu (Champy)

Champy viruses teleport when they attack.

Area: ACDC, SciLab, Electown, Kotobuki Town, Hades Isle

HP: 220
Attack Damage/Effect: 50 Fire + Impact x 2 Punches
Attack Accuracy: B
Attack Description: Punches twice with fire.
Element: Fire
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): FireHit3, Zenny (Champy) - FireHit3Damage: 120 + Impact + Double Attack
Accuracy: A
Description: Throws a blazing punch from a distance, Hadoken style.
Duration: Up to 2 uses before the end of the turn
Element: Fire
Special: Double Attack: After spending an action to attack with this chip, you may choose to spend a second action and attack with it again before the end of the turn.
Trader Rank: B
DoomerDoomer (Boomer)

Boomers cannot be damaged from any direction in the forward hemisphere so long as they carry their boomerang. Any attacks from the rear hemisphere or Break attacks hit normally. Boomers launch their boomerang when they attack, leaving themselves open to counter attacks. Boomers move by floating through the air, and are immune to the effects of Anchor. They are, however, still subject to the effects of terrain. They cannot be forced to submerge into liquid terrain, nor can they be buried in solid terrain. Boomers are horrible at dodging, as they generally rely on their Rang-Guard ability.

Area: SciLab, Okuden Valley, Dentech

HP: 220
Primary Attack Damage/Effect: 75 Wood + Piercing(Arc) + Group Attack
Primary Attack Accuracy: C
Primary Attack Description: Fires a wooden boomerang that travels in a wide arc, striking all who stand in its path. The boomerang passes through everything it hits.
Secondary Attack Damage/Effect: 25 Wood + Slashing x3 Hits
Secondary Attack Accuracy: B
Secondary Attack Description: Fires a boomerang directly ahead at high speed, creating a pair of damaging afterimages that fly in its wake. The attack is such that if the first hit connects, the second and third will connect as well.
Element: Wood
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): Boomerang3, QuickBoomerang3 (Rare), Zenny
Special: AirShoes, ShadowShoes.
Special: Rang-Guard: Blocks frontal attacks when not attacking.
- Can use PanelGrab as a free action each time another virus is deleted. (Boomer) - Boomerang3Damage: 120 + Group Attack (Arc)
Accuracy: B
Description: Throws a boomerang at enemies
Duration: Once
Element: Wood
Special: Group Attack (Arc): This attack may hit between 1 and 4 enemies on average, perhaps more depending on the situation. This version of Group Attack hits in an arc that loops back to the attacker. If attempting to hit too many targets with poor RP, you may also hit yourself, so be careful.
Trader Rank: B, QuickBoomerang3Damage: 10 + Slashing + Group Attack (Arc) x 9 Boomerangs
Accuracy: C
Description: Throws a series of razor sharp boomerangs at the enemy in rapid succession.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Group Attack (Arc): This attack may hit between 1 and 4 enemies on average, perhaps more depending on the situation. This version of Group Attack hits in an arc that loops back to the attacker. If attempting to hit too many targets with poor RP, you may also hit yourself, so be careful.
Trader Rank: B (Rare)
Skarab3Skarab3 (Skullavia)

Area: Netfrica, Hades Isle, NetVegas

HP: 280
Attack Damage/Effect: 100 Null + Confusion + Homing
Attack Accuracy: C
Attack Description: Throws a bone that homes in on it's target.
Element: Null
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): Skully3, Zenny
Special: Collapses into a pile of bones when hit by non-buster attacks for one turn.
- Invincible while collapsed. (Skullavia) - Skully3Damage: 140 + Homing + Confusion
Accuracy: C
Description: Throws a spinning bone at an enemy, if it misses it will swing back around. Confuses enemy on contact.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Trader Rank: B
Miner3Miner3 (Miner)

Area: SciLab, Hades Isle

HP: 300
Attack Damage/Effect: 150 Null + Ground (Trap)
Attack Accuracy: -- (See Description)
Attack Description: The virus dispenses a stack of mines, sinks into the ground, and randomly places them within various panels all across the field. Every time a stack of mines is placed, it covers 5% of the field. When stepped upon, they explode, and 5% of the field is freed up again.
Element: None
Possible Rewards (Per Virus): Mine3, Zenny
Special: Immobile
- This virus may dodge by ducking an attack while placing a mine.
- Trap [Movement Triggered]: Whenever a Player Navi or allied character Dodges or Moves, there is a chance they will trigger the mines. Mods will roll 1d20 for every move action made by allied characters. A roll of 1 is always a hit, with the threat range increased by 1 for every 5% of the field covered in mines. The max coverage of the field is 90%. Characters with Omnishoes who are flying at High Altitude can ignore this effect entirely.
- Panel Breaking can destroy mines.
- Can use Barrier as a free-action once.
- Can use Panel Return as a free-action once. (Miner) - Mine3Damage: 300 + Ground Attack
Accuracy: S
Description: Lays a field of small chain mines in a location, unknown to everyone, on the battlefield. The minefield covers 10% of the battlefield, giving anyone who takes a move action a 10% chance of detonating it with every move and dodge they make. The individual who set the mines cannot set them off just by walking on them. Mines cannot be placed on Broken, Trapped, Mined, or Missing terrain. Up to 90% of the field may be covered in mines.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: +10% Mined Terrain
Trader Rank: B

MachMan stood silently, not at all seeing the little private fireworks display on the Prog's counter. Instead, he just detected the presence of a new, flat object. Assuming it was the bounty sheet, Mach picked it up in his mechanical fingers and maneuvered the parchment so the assumed printed side was facing him.
"..."
Nothing. Just a "blank" wireframe-esque object. Mach showed restraint by not crinkling up or tearing the parchment in his fingers, and instead lifted it slightly higher and towards his right shoulder. Shrike's large mechanical eye honed in on the paper. "DeadHead3: PoisonBall3. Kilbo: SideBamboo3..." Shrike read out aloud, taking a minute or two to cover the entire list, ending with "End of document"

Mach placed the parchment back down on Wrangler's booth countertop initially in silence as he made his decision. "We'll hunt the Doomer," he eventually grumbled.

"Doomers, eh? Let's all sing the 'Doomer Song'! Doom, de doomer, doom!" exclaimed Wrangler as the sheet began burning and sparking as if it was made of combustible materials. When it disappeared in a cloud of smoke, a new sheet printed out of a hole in the table.

Bounty Reward for Doomer (Boomer)

Area: SciLab, Okuden Valley, Dentech, Yumland

2 kills: 1600z, turn-in available
5 kills: Boomerang3Damage: 120 + Group Attack (Arc)
Accuracy: B
Description: Throws a boomerang at enemies
Duration: Once
Element: Wood
Special: Group Attack (Arc): This attack may hit between 1 and 4 enemies on average, perhaps more depending on the situation. This version of Group Attack hits in an arc that loops back to the attacker. If attempting to hit too many targets with poor RP, you may also hit yourself, so be careful.
Trader Rank: B; OR 4000z
10 kills: 6400z
15 kills: 9600z
20 kills: Boomerang3Damage: 120 + Group Attack (Arc)
Accuracy: B
Description: Throws a boomerang at enemies
Duration: Once
Element: Wood
Special: Group Attack (Arc): This attack may hit between 1 and 4 enemies on average, perhaps more depending on the situation. This version of Group Attack hits in an arc that loops back to the attacker. If attempting to hit too many targets with poor RP, you may also hit yourself, so be careful.
Trader Rank: B + 12000z; OR 16000z
30 kills: 20000z
50 kills: QuickBoomerang3Damage: 10 + Slashing + Group Attack (Arc) x 9 Boomerangs
Accuracy: C
Description: Throws a series of razor sharp boomerangs at the enemy in rapid succession.
Duration: Once
Element: Null
Special: Group Attack (Arc): This attack may hit between 1 and 4 enemies on average, perhaps more depending on the situation. This version of Group Attack hits in an arc that loops back to the attacker. If attempting to hit too many targets with poor RP, you may also hit yourself, so be careful.
Trader Rank: B; OR Boomerang3Damage: 120 + Group Attack (Arc)
Accuracy: B
Description: Throws a boomerang at enemies
Duration: Once
Element: Wood
Special: Group Attack (Arc): This attack may hit between 1 and 4 enemies on average, perhaps more depending on the situation. This version of Group Attack hits in an arc that loops back to the attacker. If attempting to hit too many targets with poor RP, you may also hit yourself, so be careful.
Trader Rank: B + 16000z; OR 28000z

"Now deliver some doom to those Doomer-varmints. Yeehaa!" Wrangler whooped.

Thanks to multiple layers of material obscuring Mach's lone, unfunctioning eye, Wrangler didn't see the Navi's mildly contemptuous stare in response to the impromptu song. After the prog finished his song and farewell message, Mach turned away. He walked with a steady gait for several feet as the high-pitched whine of his engines became ever louder from spooling up.
A gust of hot wind lightly buffeted the prog and his shack as Mach was propelled into the air before disappearing.

((To Commercial Area))