Derek_Holden

July 29th.
Saffron Mackenzies house.


Saffron is sitting by her desk reading when she is jolted by her phone ringing.

"I wonder if it's Derek... I thought he'd never call..." She thinks to herself.

She hesitates for a second then picks up the phone.

"Hello? This is Saffron."

"Hi Saff... it's Derek... " Silence.

"Oh hi D. I'm glad you called."

"About that coffee..." Derek sounds hesitant.

"You can't make it, right?" Saffron sounds disappointed. She knew she'd been too pushy after that fight...

"No, no... I'd... love to have some coffee with you. Are you free now or... soon, later this evening?"

"Well, I'm sort of tied up at home. I forgot my Mom wanted me to do some things... but let me just go get my diary. I'm sure I'm free sometime in the next few days..."

Saffron runs off to get her diary, trying not to giggle to much as she went...


((Written with Dante))

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< Clicky >

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This looks excellent. I'd second the motion to continue posting all important notifications about the Militia's activities here, but... beyond that, I can see real benefits to having our very own forum. Exceptional work.

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Hey your making me blush. It's really not that hard to set up a forum like this.

Speaking of the forum again, maybe one or two could volunteer as moderators just to keep an eye on things along with myself.

Amber and portent has already signed up as members so I guess the show is on the road.

I have a basic understanding of that particular free forum although I could never write my own in php or something like that. I don't know if suddenlaunch has any limitations of any kind, if they don't I could volunteer to administrate it seeing as the "test" forum already has me as its admin.

So let's wait untill tomorow or some other reasonable time span and let everyone see the forum and voice their opinion.

< Clicky >

We can get a free forum at suddenlaunch.com. I think those forums are adequate, atleast in the beginning. I could set one up and link it just so you can see what it looks like.

We get a forum of our own and dedicate one thread to each member.

My first char in this game is on the Defiant. I am a roleplayer as well (obviously, since I'm browsing this forum ).

If you've read my thread about the Project I-15 I can say that the Sg was originally created on Defiant but I re-rolled the same toon on Union as I was told that here is where all the rp:ing is going on. I might take up playing with him again if anyone is going to infest the Defiant with rp:ing

"Enough"

The word was barely heard as only whisper but it echoed through the warehouse.

In the corner of his field of vision the armored man saw all present androids stop dead in their tracks. For a second he thought that the giant mecha threatening him had also stopped but that idea was shunned from his mind when the mechas machine gun let a burst of ammunition spray gaping hole in the support beam as it was aiming for his heart.

"Big mistake you metal piece of sh*t." Grabbing each side of the hole in the support beam the man in armor rips the support beam in half and leaps up, flying through the air although this time in collision course with the giant robot.

As the mecha is struggling to take aim on the fast moving target the arm with the machine gun is suddenly cut in half when the armored man lands on the mechas chest. Another quick slice and the mechas head comes crashing down on the floor.

((I'm back from my vacation now ))

I'm gone from home (again) from this sunday until next thursday so the closest is off for me. I asked LotusX tho about saturday. Which is basically the only day this week that I can play (except thursday of course but the two of you are busy with the TF).

Well any day is good for me really so... Anyway I'll send you a PM some time in advance. Much appreciated. I think Drums is the one in most dire need of some leveling. Derek is close enough to not fall too far behind, I hope... depends on how far you guys have reached after the TF.

Thanks, the festival was great. Loads of great bands, good people and healthy amounts of booze. Plus my wife went all girlie-girl-artist-crazy jumping up and down she saw one of the artists standing in the beer-tent talking to some more artists. After some persuasion she ran of and bought his record and got his autograph and a hug. That made her day

Anyways about the Taskforce

Damn what a b**ch... Feels like I'm gonna fall pretty far behind you guys. You reckon you'll be 20 at the end of the TF? In that case I need to PVE some I think unless there are a good few of us outside the TF that can do some missions together.

On yet another note.
Is there someone who could help level drummond up? I feel I must be the suckiest leveler in the whole wide world. Example. Mer'de and Drummond where the same level when we created the chars (I think) now Mer'de is what, 19, 20? hehe Drummond is lv 7

'Nuff talkin'

I'm back...

((I'm going away tomorrow so if Pious and blindsights guidelines are followed and this battle ends at the end of the week, I won't be there for it. As my character is in a bit of trouble (it seems like all of us are atm =P ) feel free to rescue him in whatever fashion you feel like and whoever feels like doing so(You can ofcourse leave him to die ending his 30 year crimefighting career by getting sprayed to dust by some hundred-and-umpteen milimeter minigun).

In short. I'm going away. my character is in trouble. Do what you wish with him. I say YES to everything done to him while I'm gone.

See you monday...))

I'm off to a reggae festival tomorow morning (Hence Dereks little vacation along with Drummond if you read my post in The Militia) so I won't be able to join in the TF

I will be back monday (sunday really but I think I'll be to tired to do anything by then) so by next thursday I'll be back and I guess I have some catching up to do so... See you all thursday and have a super-tastic TF and a superb weekend, I know I'm gonna.

Bye.

July 19th.
Atlas Park.
A payphone

"Hi yess it's me, Derek"

"Yeah I'm fine, you?"

"Oh really? What a jackass... You want me to knock him out for ya?"

Derek laughs. "Yeah I know, I'm just jokin' ya."

"Yeah I know, I know. But listen... I'm going away tomorow mornin'...."

"Yes, me. I'M going away..."

"With drummond..."

"California..."

"No I'm not going away to get a tan. Drums crew is holding some sort of music/biker festival kinda thing."

"Yeah. He wanted me to come. Be like the old days, hopefully without breaking into peoples homes and breaking stuff."

"Yes sis. I will be carefull."

"No Drums won't get me into trouble."

"Yes I love you too. I'll call you when I get there. We ride out tomorow. Oh and sis? Do you know where I can buy a Harley at this hour?"

Laughter "Didn't think so either. I'll call Drums and ask him to fix something up for me."

"Love you. Bye..."

Derek hangs up, lights up a joint and walks of towards Drummonds crib.

The figure clad in black armor gets on his feet and realize that he's been spotted by another one of the giant machines. Someone behind him inside the warehouse that has begun to collapse yells "FOR KING AND COUNTRY!".

Distracted by the battle cry he looks in the direction from where the shouting is heard only to get hit in the chest right next to the shoulder by a missile from the giant mecha.

If you were close enough you could have heard him say "Always in the f*****g shoulder" as he's sent flying into the warehouse, crahing into the wall on the other side. A support beam that is hanging loosely in the cieling suddenly snaps loose and falls down on him, pinning him to the floor and breaking the visor on his helmet.

Unable to lift the weight of the support beam and unable to swing his arms hard enough to slice the beam in half, his now naked eyes can only watch as the giant mecha was coming closer dangerously fast, waving a huge machine gun in his general direction.

((EDIT: Some typos and some minor details))

Suddenly a horrible grinding noice was heard from one of the giant mechas outside, followed by an explosion that ripped a big hole in its hull. Falling through the giant ball of fire and shrappnel and landing safely on the floor, just before the mecha fell and landed with an ear piercing crash, was a figure clad in black hightech armor with red details. Sharp claws was shooting out from his fists and a full helmet with a blast shield covered his face. On his shoulders were a pair of spiked pauldrons.

"Looks like I got here just in time. Whatever time this might be." It was a male voice sounding rather harsh. "Anybody mind tellin' me what the f**k is going on here?" The voice could have belonged to an educated man if it hadn't been for the cursing and the distinct feeling of someone from the streets.

Global Name: I'm not quite sure... I think it's @Stanovic (my first char created on Defiant)
Server: Union.
City of Heroes/City of Villains
RP Characters:
Derek (Hero)
Drummond (Hero)
Vlostok (Hero)
Lance de Fer (Villain)
Type of RP: "Softcore", In missions, Supergroup and character based. Like to RP all the time but it's hard if I'm in a team with only non-rp:ers.
Can be contacted: In game mail, Forum PM's and upon request MSN messenger (I rarely use MSN since I haven't had a reason but if people here want me to be online I could log on more often)
Times on: Mostly evening (9PM and onwards) but sometimes although rarely I get on during the day for some PVE
Timezone: Central European Time (CET)
Supergroup: The Militia (Derek, Drummond)

Hehe.... I figured it would ease things up a bit, I hardly ever play anybody except Derek so...

Here I am again... the OP.

Again my name is really not fit for me as my "goings on" on this forum has changed again and during the time since I posted this the first time. I will now change my name again to the name that most people in game know me by.

Vlostok = Derek_Holden

Derek is my main rp-char nowadays and the project with lt. colonel Vlostok isn't going where I was hoping it would or maybe I'm just a lazy bum for not making it go where I was hoping for. That my reason for changing my name yet again.

I'll stop talking now.

((I will be playing as "Outcast"))


((This information is in store for anyone who is actively searching for Derek Holden or Outcast. They are available at any office or public computer with access to Super Hero Files.))

Briefing on the mutant subject Derek Holden. Also known as 'Outcast'.

Born: July 22nd, 1989 AD
Deceased: December 5th, 2036 AD at the age of 47
Bio: Born in Paragon City. Parents dead in an explosion caused by a gang showdown. Only known realtive is an older sister by the name of Yessi.
Powers: Multiple mutations. The subject can extract sharp bone claws from the top of his hands as a melee weapon. Leap tremendous distances. Withstand almost any form of physical damage including heat and cold damage and any wounds that is inflicted will heal almost instantly. The subjects dense skeleton also makes him highly resistant to sonic attacks.
Weaknesses: Despite the subjects physical prowess he is quite vulnerable to psychic attacks.
History: Given name is Derek Holden. At the age of 17 the subject joined a group of heroes called The Militia. Quickly gaining knowledge about his own powers and abilities and enjoying the company of his team mates he stayed in The Militia for 10 years. At the age of 27 following a personal incident concearning the subjects relationship with a fellow Militia member, Derek quit the team. Taking on the hero identity Outcast and cutting off everything binding him to his past, the new-born hero also left Paragon City and started a career on the other side of the US. Perfecting his already superior fighting style he soloed as a crimefighter and hero for almost 20 years until a nuclear explosion caused by a battle against a mighty super villain knocked him out cold and despite the efforts of a huge team of doctors and scientists he died in a hospital bed 6 months later from radiation damage and internal injury.
Current: The subject was brought back to life in the year 3054 AD to aid in the struggle against this new threat. During the millenia passing since the subjects death his body never decomposed. In fact the broken organs mended themselves to such extent that we have reason to believe that if left untouched the subjects body might have regained function. Wether the subject was really dead or just in an extremely deep comatose state will now never be known.

End of briefing.

((I will burst into the storyline when I feel I have the time to commit to this more than I can now. I realise it won't be a violent sending of posts back and forth, 600 posts per minute but I also realize I need to check a fair amount of times a day and at the moment I can't commit to this with my complete attention. Hope you like my bio and hope too see you soon.

And I'm not sure if Mer'de would recognize the former Derek although if he reads the file on him he will of course know.

See you in game. ))

((I'm not sure if I want to join in but it sounds like a great enveiroment to play in.

Should I wait and post my bio if I want to join or should I post it and join in if I feel like it?))

I won't be able to join in on thursday

By the time you'll be meeting eachother 'round the base or wherever, I've just finished setting up my tent on a festival camp-site, opened up a can of beer or two and listening to sweet, sweet reggae music.

I'll see if I can get around playing some during the week, hopefully meeting some of you before thursday. I'd really like to hit 18 before next week.

And while I'm on the subject I might as well ask (Since someone will be asking sooner or later anyway ) what the lvcap will be for this thursday.

I need serious anger-managment at the moment. I'm at moms, babysitting her house while she's on vacation. She's got this crappy wireless network installed that works 50% of the time. Now the thing is I finally got the [censored] up network to acyually connect me to the internet. Guess what we find out then.... Some ******* has uninstalled my lil' bro's copy of CoH so.... I have the bloody internet connection but no game to ply with. Sucks big time....

I might be able join in a bit later if my older step-brother finishes his WoW session on the other computer in this house, but that's a big maybe and all depends on how long he will be playing.

Soz guys I had really been looking forward to the session tonight. Our thursdays light up my gaming week.

If all else fails, see you next week.

July 10th
The Ship


Saffron had just finished her last song for the evening and was accepting loads of applause from the whole audience. As she was walking back- and then off-stage, Derek made his way through the chairs and tables and met her just as she emerged from the drapes.

"Great stuff Amb... Saffron, really. Damn girl I knew you had one hell of a voice but to hear you use it to sing instead of... you know. Wow!" Derek was much, much more cheerful than usual. Saffron also noticed the 'light' scent of alcohol that seemed to surround Derek.

Saffron went bright red and smiled "Thank you Derek, you really like it?"

"Hells yeah girl. You rock!" Derek gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek, something that totally took Saffron by surprise. "You really deserve that record deal we've all been talking about." Saffron who didn't quite know what to think off the kiss and hug she got from Derek so she just went with it despite the blush that was turning her pale skin bright pink.

"Thanks D. ((Saff does the same)). That's really sweet of you."

"Hey, what can I say. I'm a lovable guy. And your music really does rock." Derek made a little stumble, only the slightest making him lose balance which he retained almost instantly. "But hey, I could sing your praises all day but I'll let you do the singing and while I'm busy not singing let's head over to our table, there's more of the guys waiting for you."

Derek took her hand and started wading through the tables and chairs to where the others were sitting. She noticed that his hand was gripping hers tightly and tried to compose herself before meeting the others. She couldn't work out why she was so excited. She put it down to post-performance nerves...


((Written with Dante))