[center][h2][color=silver][u] [i][b] The War of the Three [/b][/i] [/u] [color=gold][sup][sup][b]~The Forges of Alt Signia~[/b][/sup][/sup][/color] [img]https://s21.postimg.org/4l41feo93/image.png [/img][/color][/h2][/center] [center][color=gold][h2][sup][b]~Conclusion~[/b][/sup][/h2][/color][/center][center][img]http://66.media.tumblr.com/51fc61ac770a524e9468f174afa94d7f/tumblr_inline_n1xc79Kcic1rb3m8r.png[/img] [/center] [color=silver] [i]The Battle for the Angelic Forges of Alt Signia began and ended with a bang, and while all sides tried to achieve some success from the conflict, one does come out the clear winner beyond the others. The Machina had accomplished their goals of acquiring the Ruthria resources and suffered the least casualties. More importantly, while it was not through their doing, the Angelic Base was rendered inoperable both above ground and below, forcing the Dwarven the inhabitants that survived to leave their homes and search for a new mountain to rebuild. Within 24 hours of this exodus, tectonic activity reached a critical point that terminated in the eruption of the local Volcano, burying Alt Signia beneath a sea of burning crimson and all the weaponry that hadn't been carried out by hand therein. While this has removed a notable measure of control over the local angelic territory, it is still to deep past the border for either the Machina or Demons to take any ground at the moment. As for the Demons, there choice in Commander by the oft derided King Rufus had cost them any glory in battle, but with it being Miyu that had put the final nail in the coffin, few could argue with the results. Their objectives where achieved to some degree, with the second largest portion of resources carried away by a tide of maggots, Henry Pearl Avarati, and two STLTH units whose self destruct functions were disabled immediately on acquisition. They wouldn't be bragging about this battle any time soon, but they had not failed either, and were the only side to take any captives. Having both Grafdakka and Endian captive proves a substantial boon to their cause, and it came through the efforts of a horny succubus. The Angels suffered the worst in this engagement. Many valiant souls fought to preserve Alt Signia from invaders, one even going so far as to offer the olive branch to preserve the dignity of all those gathered, but it was not enough. Sabotage, miscommunication, and excessive collateral damage broke the base's defenses and crippled it beyond repair, leaving Heaven without a major manufacturing hub in its resource network. With time a new base can be established, all the better with the health and safety guidelines laid out by Diana after her erroneous efforts to hinder infiltrator, but in the present they will suffer a drop in efficiency. Now the battle is done, and those left return home to those who have already resurrected in order to rest, recuperate, and plot their next moves. They would not have to wait long, for three missives were making their way through back channels, and would soon come to rest before the thrones of the three leaders. What they contained would be a mystery to Eos, a dire omen to Deva, and a grim opportunity for Rufus, but what that meant would be discovered soon enough... [/i] [/color] [hr] [sup][@TheWindel], [@LHudson], [@floodtalon], [@The 42nd Gecko], [@Mega Birb], [@Awesomoman64], [@Ryonara], [@Flamelord], [@Lucius Cypher], [@KoL], [@Grombus].[/sup]