Legion of Super Heroes #22
“Phantoms”

By TheVagrantKing




I]Back on Earth…[/i]

As the final Science Police drop ship landed, the final group of Legionnaires exited the transport, the new Emerald Empress in tow. Two other drop ships were already in the process of unloading, but Cosmic Boy could still see the other prisoners along with the Legionnaires taking them to the Legion’s brig.

They moved forward to catch up to them, the Emerald Empress trudged along, hands bound in shackles, and her newly attained Emerald Eye, locked away in a massive steel box, that now glowed a sickly green.

The Legion had completed this final step of Brainy’s plan. Now, all they needed to do was prepare.
Suddenly, over their flight rings, Brainy’s voice made itself present.

“Attention, all on-world members of the Legion. A squadron is required in my lab, immediately. “

“Brainy! What is it now!?” Cosmic Boy yelled, but found that he wasn’t the only one yelling.

“Sorry, only one at a time.” Brainy responded, and a small *beep* emanated from Cosmic Boy’s ring. “Luornu, carry on.”

“The heck…” Cosmic Boy said into the ring, only to hear nothing come out. “He MUTED us!? That no good…I’m gonna…”

“Brainy, what’s wrong in the lab?” Luornu asked, acting cool and collected.

“Absolutely nothing. I’m just going to need support when I open the portal to the Phantom Zone.”
What then came from the rings is best described as a perfect amalgam of rage and frustration.
“Brainy! Why! On Earth! Are you using the Phantom Zone!?” She screamed at him, the entirety of the Legion beginning to move forward into the base.
“I needed something, of course. Now hurry up. Not all of you will fit in my lab, so just send who would be needed, if you would.” And with that, another *beep* sounded from the ring.

“Brainy? Brainy!?” Luornu shouted, waiting for a response. “Slag. Ok, everyone, let’s move!” She shouted, as the mass of Legionnaires shot forward. Wildfire, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl held back, keeping an eye on the prisoners on the way to the brig.

As they shot through the halls, they entered Brainy’s lab. Cosmic Boy. Super Girl. Shvaughn Erin. Shadow Lass. Chameleon, Triplicate Girl and Kid Quantum. They all shot through. As Bouncing Boy attempted to enter the lab, however, his path was obstructed by an invisible force, causing him to shoot back, straight into another of Triplicate Girl’s duplicates.

“What the..?” Bouncing Boy stammered, rubbing his head.

“Sorry Chuck,” Brain commented, stepping out from behind the corner. “Rooms full.”

“What are you doing Brainy!?” Triplicate Girl shouted, standing up. “We got you your warriors, those…criminals to stop this menace! What do you need from the Phantom Zone?!”

Not even blinking an eye, Brainiac 5 looked into his lab, and pressed a button on his hand held computer. With a bright white flash, an portal appears in front of the assembled Legion. They all stand ready, as a form begins to appear. It begins to step forward, beginning to falter. He stumbles forward, landing on the ground to his knees.

“His name is Mon-el. He is who we need.” Brainy said, as the Legion rushed forward to help him up. Brainy leaned forward to press the intercom button to his lab. “Rokk, if you could surround him in a positively charged electromagnetic field, that should hinder his fatal lead poisoning until I can get a hold of him. I'm also going to turn off the gravity in there, you'll figure out why soon enough."

“Brainy! Why aren’t you in there now?! You can help him!” Luornu said, clearly baffled by Brainiac 5’s logic, watching perplexed as the Legion in the lab floated aimlessly.

“I’m not in there, because I need to make sure nothing else gets out.” He said, as another form made itself present in the portal. It stepped forward, a robe flowing behind him. Two more figures made themselves known as they moved to stand behind the first. One slender, feminine. The other, massive and brutish.

“Now, come to me whelps.” The front man spoke, voice rumbling through the lab. “KNEEL before ZOD!!”
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The Legion of Superheroes!

R Cosmic Boy 45 pts
R Mon-el 118 pts
R Supergirl (OR) 140 pts
V Science Police (Shvaughn Erin) 21 pts
V Shadow Lass 66 pts
R Chameleon 30 pts
R Triplicate Girl 35 pts
V Kid Quantum 80** pts
** Stunning Blow 10 pts

Total: 545 pts

Vs.


Zod, Ursa, and Non

LG U General Zod - 236
w/ Unstoppable 5
Non (IC R Bizarro) - 177
w/ Unstoppable 5
LG E Ursa (LG E Superwoman) - 118
w/ Unstoppable 5

Total: 546


Map: http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/map.jsp?map=FB

Scenario Rules:

Mon-El has lead poisoning. If he remains within 6 squares of, and within the line of sight of Cosmic Boy, he will feel no adverse effects. If he strays too far from Cosmic Boy's protection, he will take 1 damage at the beginning of your turn that he is not protected, and suffer -1 to AV and -1 to damage.

Brainiac 5 is keeping the Phantom Zone portal open. The mass of blocking terrain in the white portion of the map is instead, Phantom terrain. If an action ends, and a figure is occupying a square of Phantom Terrain, that figure may attempt to breakaway. On failed breakaway, that figure is considered KOed, and is lost to the Phantom Zone.

All damage dealt results in knock back. You will only use the lower half of the map (the blue and white sections). The Legion starts on the left, Zod begins on the right.

I'd like the chance to play Zod, even if it isn't the cooler red-army soviet Zod.

Init: (3, 6)
Objects: (4, 1)

I think I'm gonna have to take this one.

Kneel before Zod!

EDIT: Ack! Beaten to it.

oh man...this is gonna be painful....on my end! :O

Zod! This looks fun!

Ah, forgot one minor edit (I keep doing this..)

"All damage dealt results in knockback, that ignores powers that would normally ignore knockback. i.e. Charge."

Ack! Totally missed this. Here's my rolls:

Init: 2, 3
Objects: 1, 1

:O That doesn't look good. Hope I got those out of the way.

And man I'm gonna so lose a lot of Legionaires. :O

So you choose sides Gargan.

Nevermind, looks like sides are already chosen. Looks like you get to go first. I'll be setting up my side in a few.

Legion setup:

The Legion of Superheroes!

1) R Cosmic Boy 45 pts B19
2) R Mon-el 118 pts B18
3) R Supergirl (OR) 140 pts B20
4) V Science Police (Shvaughn Erin) 21 pts A16
5) V Shadow Lass 66 pts B14
6) R Chameleon 30 pts B15
7) R Triplicate Girl 35 pts B16
8) V Kid Quantum 80** pts A19
** Stunning Blow 10 pts

Total: 545 pts

Vs.


Zod, Ursa, and Non

LG U General Zod - 236
w/ Unstoppable 5
Non (IC R Bizarro) - 177
w/ Unstoppable 5
LG E Ursa (LG E Superwoman) - 118
w/ Unstoppable 5

Total: 546

HO: K19,
LO: K17, M20

Map: http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...f8p2=x-787y124

Scenario Rules:

Mon-El has lead poisoning. If he remains within 6 squares of, and within the line of sight of Cosmic Boy, he will feel no adverse effects. If he strays too far from Cosmic Boy's protection, he will take 1 damage at the beginning of your turn that he is not protected, and suffer -1 to AV and -1 to damage.

Brainiac 5 is keeping the Phantom Zone portal open. The mass of blocking terrain in the white portion of the map is instead, Phantom terrain. If an action ends, and a figure is occupying a square of Phantom Terrain, that figure may attempt to breakaway. On failed breakaway, that figure is considered KOed, and is lost to the Phantom Zone.

All damage dealt results in knock back. You will only use the lower half of the map (the blue and white sections). The Legion starts on the left, Zod begins on the right.

Phantom Zone Escapees, turn 1

1) Ursa picks up a HO and moves to R18

The Legion of Superheroes!

1) R Cosmic Boy 45 pts B19
2) R Mon-el 118 pts B18
3) R Supergirl (OR) 140 pts B20
4) V Science Police (Shvaughn Erin) 21 pts A16
5) V Shadow Lass 66 pts B14
6) R Chameleon 30 pts B15
7) R Triplicate Girl 35 pts B16
8) V Kid Quantum 80** pts A19
** Stunning Blow 10 pts

Total: 545 pts

Vs.


Zod, Ursa, and Non

LG U General Zod - 236 W14
w/ Unstoppable 5
Non (IC R Bizarro) - 177 W16
w/ Unstoppable 5
LG E Ursa (LG E Superwoman) - 118 R18 @ w/ HO
w/ Unstoppable 5

Total: 546

HO: K19, U16, W/ Ursa
LO: K17, M19, M20

Map Link

It's been awhile since I've got to story post for the Legion...

Turn 1b)

"Who is this Zod, Brainy?" said Lu urgently.

"He, Ursa, and Non are Kryptonian criminals banished to the Phantom Zone for their crimes," said Brainy over the speaker. "Unfortunately, now that they're out of the Phantom Zone, each of them are just as strong as Kal."

"Great, and me without my red sun gun," said Cham sarcastically. "Um, you could've provided us with a few of those, if you knew they were coming through Brainy!"

"I was not expecting them to come through, until it was too late. I was focusing more on finding Mon-el, than with the inmates," stated Brainy.

"Well we better come up with a plan to take them down!" said Kara. "It's not like I can handle all of them."

"Not to worry. Mon-el is a daxamite hero and should be able to help as long as he stays near Cosmic Boy. In a few minutes, he'll be just as strong as the Kryptonians," stated Brainy. "As to the plan, I thought it was simple. Knock the Kryptonians back into the Phantom Zone."

Kara sighs. "Greenie, that's easier said than done," said Kara gently.

".....um can you not call me that," said Brainy softly.

"Anyways, let's proceed with caution," ordered Lu.

"Forget that. Let's just blast em! Let me at em Cos!" yelled Kara.

Cos magnetically threw her closer as she blasted Ursa full in the chest, knocking her back.

"Come people, let's catch up with Kara," said Lu as she looked at Cos sternly.

"Sorry," shrugged Cos.

(free) Kid Quantum leadership roll is a 4

1. Cos TKs Kara to J20

2. Kara takes a shot at Ursa. AV 10 vs DV 18. Roll is a 5, 6. Ursa uses the CSA TA and the roll is a 4, 5 for still a hit. Non gets the token. Imperv roll is a 2. Ursa takes 2 clicks after Imperv. Ursa's knocked back to T18

3. Lu picks up Shvaughn and flies to H16, placing her in H15.

4. Tasmia flies to I15

5. Cham flies to J19

[2]The Legion of Superheroes!

[] 1) R Cosmic Boy 45 pts B19 @
[] 2) R Mon-el 118 pts B18
[2] 3) R Supergirl (OR) 140 pts J20 @
[] 4) V Science Police (Shvaughn Erin) 21 pts H15
[] 5) V Shadow Lass 66 pts I15 @
[] 6) R Chameleon 30 pts J19 @
[] 7) R Triplicate Girl 35 pts H16 @
[] 8) V Kid Quantum 80** pts A19
** Stunning Blow 10 pts

Total: 545 pts

Vs.


Zod, Ursa, and Non

LG U General Zod - 236 W14
w/ Unstoppable 5
Non (IC R Bizarro) - 177 W16 @
w/ Unstoppable 5
LG E Ursa (LG E Superwoman) - 118 (6/8) T18 @ w/ HO
w/ Unstoppable 5

Total: 546

HO: K19, U16, W/ Ursa
LO: K17, M19, M20

Map:
http://www.ianparmenter.com/hcutils/...92&u1=x-204y29

All damage dealt results in knock back, that ignores powers. You will only use the lower half of the map (the blue and white sections). The Legion starts on the left, Zod begins on the right.

Oops forgot the knockback...I'll edit that above. So we're not using the middle square?

You're using the bottom half of it

Ah okay..darn...wish I knew that before my turn. ah well. ; )