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Myriad Reality

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I’m about to sacrifice equipment to pull this off.

@GalaxyRaider

I question that decision.

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Of course. Really, I was pulling them closer to get a good look. If they really were enemy, then I would have them shot into the heart of the storm faster than a man-hunt spills blood.

@Tank O The Lake

That’s one way to get rid of an adversary.

Myriad Reality

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It's like one of those 'mystery boxes' your kind refers to. Not knowing what you're going to pull from the unfathomable is just part of the fun!

@Tank O The Lake

A mystery isn't something we can afford in these circumstances. This is too volatile a situation.

Myriad Reality

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He was referring to his dispersement of the storm. He wasn't talking about the bombardment. The fleet was designed for expeditions, so the bombardment weapons are for close support in the event of combat. It's not a carpet bombing, since that would kill the expedition team. We've measured it to land within 15 meters of the target, excepting freak wind currents or deflection.

@Tank O The Lake

I recognize that. You also lack insight into who is inside the storm right now.

Myriad Reality

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There's a fleet of mine in orbit. Would a bombardment work?

@Tank O The Lake

How targeted?

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... No.

@GalaxyRaider

What’s stopping you?

Myriad Reality

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Don't worry, that's something I can do. So, then...

*The android bows cordially.*

What is required of me?

@Tank O The Lake

We have a single target: namely, the astral creature generating this storm. Everyone else is aligned with our cause. Of that entity, you should focus your attacks on the crystal that drives it. It's unlikely to break, but it will expel energy in the direction of force applied to it. Don't allow it to hit allies if that can be avoided. Keep the man in the suit that controls the storm safe at all costs.

Myriad Reality

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I'll destroy this one, just the one time... Maybe. But even then, nothing stops him from doing it again.
*My armor comes apart from me entirely to form an array of new devices all operating on in tandem with each other to maintain the barrier pressed against the storm*

@GalaxyRaider

Can you end it in future attempts?

Myriad Reality

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While it's this small and not unfathomably large like the one before... I think so.
*My armored hands glow purple as I place them against the storm lie it were a solid object. My armor as a whole partially comes apart and turns into an array of devices that stream energy into my hands, expanding a barrier around this side of the storm, but not the entire thing*

@GalaxyRaider

If not, this won’t be a pleasant attack to deal with.

Myriad Reality

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I can see. Let's just say that I don't particularly care. This isn't an insult to you, it's just that, well, I am literally unable to.

@Tank O The Lake

Then I hope you can follow orders.

Myriad Reality

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I see. But, I have a thing to do, and we don't do guns. Besides. You!

*I point to a bug-like creature, then a spot on the ground. The creature stamps the ground, its foot cupping over the landmine and detonating it safely.*

I've got this.

@Tank O The Lake

I have greater concerns than the insects.

Myriad Reality

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What's wrong with casualties? Last I checked, that's what war's for.

*The android laughs coldly.*

@Tank O The Lake

If you're not extremely careful, you're going to have enemies on both sides. I suggest you watch your step.