clanjos

Steven Universe: Second Gem War

It seemed that Halite was starting to cool down, his breathing growing calmer... then Sard went and brandished a weapon at him. Veins began to bulge as a greenish field formed around the head of his hammer, drawing in many of the gem bubbles. Where to go. What to do. How to feel. Once again the Gems sought to control who he was.

"Every living thing for miles around versus the lives of a few hundred war criminals, Homeworld and Rebel alike..."

The bubbled gems- left the field, and he began throwing them at the present Gems- save Amber, Steven, and the dormant Citrine. Specifically, aimed straight at the gems that were their true forms.

"THAT'S A PRICE I'M WILLING TO PAY!"

Massive Multiversal Crossover

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria

With a flash of light, Shivani would find herself outside the restaurant once more.

Two new interviewers sat on either side of Jack Morgan. The spider-headed one shuffled some papers before speaking up.

"Good work showing initiative coming here, recruit! You very nearly got yourself killed back there-- what were you thinking, showing up without a mask?! Did the recruiters not tell you about the guardbots' facial recognition software?"

The green insectoid shrugged. "Ah well, none of that matters. You got here, I guess we better get to the next step in the recruitment process."

"Are you currently using-- or have you ever used-- addictive drugs such as..."

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Space Bar

As Arragoz neared the table, he was met by a series of slashes from the Axel Raygun, now unfolded into a combat knife. The Corporate Drones scrambled to get to the next slide. The laserpointer highlighted a sample of guns, swords, axes, and other, stranger weapons.

I guess the Riotroopers really DO need better equipment. This stupid phone is in serious need of a tuneup. It's been over ten years since Smart Brain went under, so it's probably based on technology from... fuck, '98? It's chunkier than my old PDA!

"Did I mention the company's resources? We have bleeding-edge technology from militaries and corporations from across the universe."

The next slide showed bikes, several giant robots, and other wonderful vehicles. Takahara just tried to keep blocking the ork's slashes as he continued the presentation. One solid hit and he'd be good and hosed.

"Our company vehicles are some of the finest- and most affordable- in the universe! We even allow employees to use them for personal reasons!"

The next slide wouldn't have been out of place in a real estate commercial. A number of landscape shots of various cities, with a few Shocker+ members milling about in view.

"And our physical capital also includes our namesake of Shocker City, where our Chibu Corps crushed the Titans and made the world that much safer. The towering spires of Thunderbolt City, the shining jewel in the shithole of Athas. We also recently acquired Mitahara Town in what is now the World of Monsters, and we are in talks to expand operations to include the legendary Castlevania, the original Demon Castle of Count Dracula!"

Massive Multiversal Crossover

Space Bar

The rapid-fire weapon. Hoping to make up for its inaccuracy by putting out more bullets. Classic Orc. Takahara kicked up a table, taking cover behind it and bringing down the Smart Phone on his belt. Thankfully, the reinforcement to his spine and ribcage necessary for his muscles to cope with the strain from early Shocker cybernetics protected him from anything too lethal as the bullets punched through the table... though he was going to need a hell of a massage later, and probably a visit from one of the clerics from Thunderbolt City.

"HENSHIN!"
Complete.

Thankfully, the Riotrooper gear had a very quick transformation. Crouching behind the table, he began firing over it at the ork's forearms, using his free hand to shine a laser pointer at a chart as the Faceless Corporate Drones moved between parts of the presentation. Even with the wounds he'd suffered, the old man was surprisingly quick on the draw.

"You see, Shocker+ is a new business venture by those of us who know what it's like to live for fighting. Who've spent our lives fighting foes stronger than us and walking away triumphant. It is a way for us- known colloquially as "mooks"- to use our expertise in administration and as footsoldiers, combatants, or henchmen to better the universe, fight ever-more powerful foes, and do so in a profitable, fiscally sustainable, and ecologically sound manner."

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Shocker City Job Fair

The man tending the stall raised an eyebrow within his beekeeping helmet. Chainsaw. Vocal device. Definitely too high-tech for the natives.

"Well ma'am, Shocker+ is always hiring. But this specific job fair is mostly to acquaint the natives to jobs that aren't... well, soldier. So technically we're looking for independent troubleshooters to... well, shoot trouble."

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The Space Bar

"That restroom didn't even have a handicap stall..." Takahara grumbled, already taking out the Smart Buckle and pretending to fiddle with it. Really he just needed to get to the notes section and remember the transformation codes. Ah, right. Cheeky references as always. He pocketed the phone and gave a short bow to Arragoz, handing over a business card.

"Hello Plizgin-san. My name is Sentou Takahara, and I have a business proposition for you. However, I understand the broader points of Ork culture due to doing some accounting work for Renraku and having to deal with many orc clients. So I hope you won't mind if we skip the pleasantries and get straight to the fighting so I can do the presentation while asserting dominance."

With that, he placed the briefcase on the ground, a number of faceless corporate drones opening it and preparing some charts. Takahara inhaled deeply before taking a fighting stance- legs away from the enemy, leaning in, holding a machete overhead, and shouting 'EEEE!'.

Steven Universe: Second Gem War

"...I- I- Innocent?!"

His face twisting and his body turning bright red, he kicked Citrine's gem and summoned his hammer. With a roar, he raised it and began swinging at the still-bubbled gems. The mere suggestion that Citrine was blameless had enraged him.

"NONE OF US ARE INNOCENT! WE ARE THE GEMS!"

So much pain and suffering caused by the Gems. They'd treated him as a weapon, a tool. They'd drained the life from swathes of this planet and others to make more Gems. Their mere existence was emblematic of the slow death of the ecosystems of a planet so they could reproduce. And that knowledge made him even angrier.

"OUR EXISTENCE IS ENOUGH OF A CRIME!"

Steven Universe: Second Gem War

WHAM!

That was the sound as Halite, already seething with rage, punched Citrine square in the face before turning to glare at Steven and Garnet. When he next spoke, it wasn't a question so much as a command. The blood rushed through his body as his breathing grew ragged from his anger.

"Where am I. How do I leave."

Steven Universe: Second Gem War

Halite

Name
Halite, The Berserker

Appearance:
Halite is... big. Nearly as tall as some fusions, nearly as wide from muscle mass. His face is constantly twisted in rage due to the carefully placed imperfections in his gem affecting his ability to feel other emotions. His skin SHOULD be a ghostly white, but becomes reddish-pink due to the sheer amount of anger he feels at all times. He usually shows up wearing a simple jumpsuit.

Gender:
Male

Personality:
Halite is constantly seething with rage. Nobody knows if he has some traumatic event in his past, if he's been hit hard by the betrayal of Homeworld, or if he's just belligerent. While option three IS definitely true, there's a much simpler explanation: His gem was purposely flawed in order to make sure he was constantly angry in an attempt to make a more powerful soldier. He actually can't feel any other emotions without also experiencing anger. Because he's so angry, other Gems tend avoid him. They treat him like a machine or some kind of monster. And that makes him furious. It makes him miserable. It means his one joy in life is making the Gems as angry and miserable as he is.

In spite of this, he's found that the rage grants him a twisted clarity. He refuses to take part in the gem war now- seeing all that death, and watching all those humans using what little life they had defending their home has made him realize just how spectacular non-gem life can be... and just how terrible Gem society and psychology is as a whole. Where his former comrades and the earthbound gems see life as a thing that happens, he sees it differently- each and every thing, human, animal, or otherwise, is a miracle. Gems, on the other hand, are a race of psychotic warmongers who care nothing for the thoughts or dreams of others.

Bio:
Many of the earthbound gems preach the value of love and friendship for the strength of a warrior, but Halite's incredible service record was powered by hatred and vitriol. Designed to be emotionless to create a soldier whose mind was always clear, there was a major problem: Halite was sent straight into combat. His "natural" state is the rush of anger and hate from battle. As a low-class warrior, he was always treated like crap, and his superiors were surprised when he made sure to repay it in kind. He was just as unpleasant, belligerent, and hateful as you'd expect of someone viewed as a meatshield and possible weapon. This unpleasantness meant he ended up getting left behind and corrupted during the Gem War, spreading his gem's influence to a site that would be host to many bloody battles over the centuries.

Then Steven went and healed him. Steven didn't freak out, didn't immediately start barking orders. He wanted to get to know Halite and actually asked him if he wanted to help fight. Halite shrugged and said "Nah," deciding that the Gems' problems were no longer his problems. The rest is history.

Association:
Formerly Homeworld, now neutral.

Gem
Halite- the crystal form of Salt.

Weapon
Sledgehammer

Gem Location
Back of his mouth. Why put a vulnerable spot where enemies can get at it?

Gem Unique Ability
Gravity manipulation. Limited to an area within a few inches of his skin and any object he's holding, but it still has many uses.

Steven Universe: Second Gem War

@clanjos
A neutral entity. Hmm. How does he fit into the RP if he is neutral when it comes to...everything in this RP. In assuming you have a plan, so I'll just go with it. The only problem is the ability, make it, about more like a special ability. Everyone knows how to irritate another person. Once you fix that he is accepted. Oh and do some tweaking to the bio, created with no emotions, then is ee flaw in his gem.

@LokiLeo789

@LokiLeo789
I'm going to be honest, I can't make heads or tails of that last sentence.

As for a special ability, how does controlling the direction of gravity around him sound?

Massive Multiversal Crossover

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria

"Right, lemme grab some stuff. Arragoz sounds like an orc name. That means there's only one way to get him straightened out."

Takahara headed to the lockers in the men's restroom, grabbing his gear. Most of it, anyway- his Sengoku Driver had never left his belt, but he was putting the Fifteen Lockseed in his pocket. Next, an old-fashioned looking smartphone that Smart Brain had given him during his tenure with them. No less than six missed calls from Ragyo, probably trying to get him to help sort out the financial clusterfuck of building her daughter a town. He STILL didn't understand how she didn't realize that was not a financially sound decision. Sighing, he shook his head. This was why he'd quit. But now wasn't the time for that. He grabbed his briefcase, shuffling a few papers, before returning to Julius.

"Okay, I'm set. Is this the place that makes those horrible fruity drinks with facehugger yolk?"