Impact (Open/Graded)

The great expanse of plains that rolled out over Namek's surface meant that even a dark Namekian troupe could travel the surface and establish a training camp without being discovered. Jhelks had been part of one such group this day as he trained his dodging skills. Mostly meaning the warrior got his fellow clan members to fire energy at him as he tried to duck and dive out of the way. The training had actually been going pretty well until Jhelks took a blast to the shoulder due to a highly unique distraction.

A great streak of smoke had cut through the sky earlier in the day as a burning ship had crashed down from the heavens of space. Interested in the unexpected crash Jhelks had taken to the air to investigate. Flying towards the wreckage had taken most of the morning for the warrior but soon enough Jhelks came into view of a twisted metal wreck and several bodies drained of life. The warrior wished to examine the crash at length, but a sudden tingle of energy in his senses called much more loudly for investigation.

Aura flaring around his body Jhelks flew in a speedy flash until he managed to catch up to a metal beast hovering above the plains. The creature was small in stature, but armor plated from pieces of it's crashed ship. Jhelks had never seen anything like the scaled creature before, which appeared like a odd dinosaur. Unsure what to make of the creature Jhelks could only judge it off it's strength, which was mighty. "Whatever this creature is, maybe it could be useful." Jhelks muttered to himself as he descended from the sky to hover before the small monster.

"Creature! What are you?" Jhelks asked loud enough to guarantee the bio-android would hear him. The warrior remained a prepared distance away, but still close enough for casual conversation to be held.

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WC: 318
Light Weights: ON
Weighted PL: 15,327
Learning: [ST-2] Dark Vanish

The creature flew closer to Jhelks after he attempted to commune with it, only as the metal covered beast drew near did Jhelks fully realize it's size. The thing was little as can be, small enough to be crushed within his palm in fact. Though unexpected Jhelks was not one to confuse size alone with threat, the creatures mysterious entrance to the planet, as well as the malice in it's hard gaze hinted only at danger. A voice sounded from no where than, female and young yet spoken with a harsh coldness that was unlike anything Jhelks had experienced before.

Luckily the dark Namekian was familiar with telepathic communication do to his encounters with the Great Carp. Compared to that ancient fish this creatures mental speech was only off pointing, not harmful. "A creature made?" Jhelks asked aloud as the croc began to slowly float in a circle around him. Jhelks crossed his arms over his muscular green chest and rotated in place with the beast's pace. The bio-android never moved out of sight. A hunters hunger lit this creatures eyes, and though Jhelks sensed himself the stronger of the pair; he would not allow the creature any edge with which to cut him.

"What dark magic makes a being such as you? You clearly are not any type of egg-spawn I have seen." Jhelks replied in reference to his own peoples ability to birth through egg production. The creature imparted it's own question than, one that caused Jhelks to raise his brow with curiosity. "I'm more a challenge than I suspect you know creature. Perhaps that's what you seek?" Jhelks said with a sneer. The metal coated lizard was surely an oddity, but that did not mean Jhelks would put up with threats.

"However... Perhaps we could come to a understanding?" Jhelks voiced. True he knew nothing about this creature, but it's strength was impressive. It was nearly twice the power of a standard Namekian, and therefore could prove useful if handled delicately.

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WC: 334
Total WC: 652
Weighted PL: 15,327

This time it was the metal covered creature that seemed the one caught off guard. Still when the croc responded Jhelks just found himself even more confused. A creature built of machines? Jhelks had heard of androids before, but beneath this beasts metal exterior Jhelks could see flesh and sense power. Androids did not possess either of these traits, leaving Jhelks with the conclusion that this mind speaking creature must be some kind of Cyborg. "So your a machination birthed of gears and oils? How strange?" Jhelks muttered in response as the creature flew over and perched itself upon his shoulder.

Jhelks narrowed his eyes dangerously at the creatures bold decision to land upon him. The dark Namekian had to stay his hand and not backhand the creature out of the sky, but remain still Jhelks did. He had more to learn before he choose to lash out. The croc's stubby tail thumped back and forth, barely grazing the shield strapped to his back as it swooshed back and forth. The creature tried to bait Jhelks than, it's mental voice mockingly sounding in his thoughts.

"You want flesh and bone? If you want nothing else I can give you that." Jhelks replied offhandedly. "Eat those I tell you to eat and everyone benefits." he added a moment later as a plan started to form in his mind. This creature could be the weapon Jhelks needed to lash out at his enemies without having to himself. "You should count yourself lucky to taste my kind, even if you've only eaten the weak." Jhelks said without an ounce of care in his voice for the loss of surface Namekians. "However if you dislike the taste eat them raw and at least save the cooking time."

As much as Sun-Star's jab did not bother the warrior, Jhelks was still left with questions about the creature. The biggest one being whether or not it was strong enough to do what Jhelks planned for it. Perhaps a jab of his own was required? "With power like yours however... well the weak only live so long on this planet." Jhelks mocked, wondering just how prideful a beast born of machines could be?

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WC: 366
Total WC: 1,018
Weighted PL: 15,327

The metal lined gator was a strange creature, at once diminutive and threatening. Jhelks was not afraid of the tiny being however, if anything he only possessed curiosity and a twisted plan to enroll the beast into his service. For many long months now Jhelks had witnessed not only the beauty of his home world, but also the stunning lack of defenses which protected it. Raised a thrall of the PTO Jhelks knew what was needed to overwhelm a planet and enslave it. Planet Namek was currently weak, it's best chance at staying a free world lay beneath the surface with a dark clan of brutal warriors.

Jhelks stared at the croc as it leaned in close to his eye from its perch upon his shoulder. This creature was alien, was dangerous. If guided the right way it could be a force to truly fear, and Jhelks could use that fear to sway the hearts of Namek's people down a road filled with security and strength. Finally tiring of supporting the croc Jhelks raised a clawed hand up to swat at his shoulder and drive the tiny creature back into the air. "If you eat who I say than I'll be minus a hurdle in my way. What more do you need to know?" Jhelks replied to the creatures first question. He was telling the truth, even if he was keeping his plan close to the chest.

"As for my chances, I'm not some farmer to be felled by your tumbling ship." Jhelks said with an intense glare and tone. Perhaps the little alien flesh-machine needed to be taught a lesson in humility? It was certainly mouthy enough to showcase a lack of manners. "If you are part of my family, than there never was a more bastard child born of Namek." Jhelks replied with a sneer. The Namekian warrior was slow to anger, but this vexing creature had already thrown Jhelks off his game from it's appearance alone.

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WC: 330
Total WC: 1,348
Weighted PL: 15,327

The armored creature fell from his swat without effort or strain to float in the air beside him. She even maintained an awkward vertical lay within the sky, a trick any flyer could perform yet was avoided all the still to avoid vertigo. Jhelks noticed the effortless nature in which the creature avoided him, and though is swat was far from an assault the croc still showcased promise from the dodge none the less. A mental communion from the creature brought a smile to Jhelks face as the tiny one questioned his cause. This beast was certainly intelligent but also missed the purpose entirely.

"You have much to learn little one. Power for powers sake means nothing. Power as a tool however allows one to shape the events of their destiny." Jhelks explained to the beast as they floated in tandem. This time Jhelks began to slowly circulate the sky around the croc, mimicking the beasts earlier actions for little purpose beyond showmanship. "I do not doubt I could end my enemies myself. Yet if I did what end would await me? Public shame and vehement hatred from the masses of this world would follow wherever I should walk. Power is pointless if it makes you the enemy of the universe." the Namekian stated, perhaps the machine made lizard would learn from his words. Perhaps not.

Watching as the croc stretched it's form and the metal shell upon it tapered to a looser fit, Jhelks found that he was indeed impressed by the creature. The dark Namekian began to wonder if training such a beast would matter? Was the croc's power set at a level to never rise? Did it consume for power through flesh? Or mechanical upgrade? So many questions filtered through his mind but in the end none of them mattered in the moment. Only pulling the beast into his rein did. "Explore to your hearts content. If you can sense life force I trust you can find me. If not, well I can find you anywhere on this world now that we have met." Jhelks replied to another imparted mental question.

The beast than attempted the ultimate barb. A challenge that no warrior on any world was likely to turn aside. "If you wished to test your mettle upon me, you merely had to ask." Jhelks replied with a smirk. His circular float ceased as the Namekian burst forward with surprising speed. Practically stripping the shield from his back with one arm, the Namekian swung the defensive weapon in a quick arc to try and bash the creature out of the sky.

"Come little one, let us test our powers!"

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WC: 443
Total WC: 1,791
Weighted PL: 15,327

Health: 15,327
Energy: 15,327
Stamina: 15,327 - 383 = 14,944

Action: Weapon Basic Attack = 1,149 PL for 383 Stamina

The croc clearly hadn't been prepared for Jhelks unorthodox use of his defensive shield. The solid metal smashing home to deform the tiny lizards features as is bounced off the blunt strike. The angered and offended look on the lizards face showcased everything Jhelks needed to know about the creature, even as it's body shifted and bulged back to it's original shape.

A mental implantation from the creature suggested that the creature was unimpressed with the strike, Jhelks could only snicker at the comment. The warrior could easily do better. The croc tore away at the metal seared to it's flesh, rending and shaping a piece between it's teeth into a small club like weapon. The size of the diminutive item was almost enough to make Jhelks laugh, but the croc gave him no time too as it flew right at him!

The unnamed beast swung it's tiny club in a wild swing aimed for his weapon bearing arm. The dark Namekian was forced to rapidly spin through the air and throw his shield into the line of fire for the strike, the small croc possessed no small degree of strength as it hammered the physical barrier. It proved to be nothing Jhelks could not contend with, but that did not mean the Namekian wasn't surprised!

Next the small creature flew around in a fury attempting to club Jhelks from numerous angles, yet as each bash swung home they passed through a shadowy image of the Dark Clan warrior. The hazy vision that remained of Jhelks quickly faded into the ethereal as the image expired, causing the Namekian to howl with laughter from his new position four meters behind Sun-Star.

"At least I admire your fury!" Jhelks said as he stuck out his left arm with clawed fingers spread wide. A brilliant yellow glow formed in his palm and the Namekian smiled as he fired a ki blast across the clear skies. Behind his first attack Jhelks's antenna began to crackle with electrifying energy! Twin beams of piercing light shot forward, aiming to spear the tiny beast which had attempted to club him.

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WC: 353
Total WC: 2,144
Weight PL: 15,327

Start of round:
Health: 15,327
Energy: 15,327
Stamina: 14,944

Defensive Actions:
(0) Blocking Basic Attack - Shield reduces 1351 dmg to 1283! BLOCK for 1 damage to health, 641 dmg to stamina, 641 dmg to energy.
(1) [ST-2] Dark Vanish to Dodge 'Cull the Meek: 2702' for 1351 Stamina.

Movement Actions:
(2) Positioned to Mid-Range

Attack Actions:
(0) Basic Ki attack 5% - 766 dmg at cost of 383 energy
(3) [CT-1] Antenna Ray 25% - 3,831 dmg (Bleeds for 5% PL for 3 rounds) for 1,915 energy.

End of round:
Health: 15,326
Energy: 12,388
Stamina: 12,952

The small beast could do little to avoid Jhelks first blast of ki, power rending flesh off the croc's hide and leaving tendrils of smoke from what burn marks remained. The creature was far from defeated however as Sun-Star nimbly stretched and twisted through the air to coil around Jhelks's crackling antenna rays. The croc looked angry more than hurt however and what little damage Jhelks had inflicted was even now disappearing as the creature's muscle and skin knit itself back together in a fashion most familiar.

Club speeding at the apex of a powerful arc the croc soared back in with the fury of thunder at it's back. Jhelks could see how determined the little beast was in its assault, so much so that it's tactics didn't change in the slightest! The dark Namekian knew this creature could be a powerful weapon, a powerful warrior even. It simply needed a guiding hand to learn by.

"Time to learn." Jhelks muttered as raised his shield up to block the croc's first swing. Metal rang off metal with a resounding clang! The weight of Sun-Star's blow did cramp up Jhelks weapon arm momentarily, but a quick shake of the elbow forced that fleeting pain away.

When the small creature flew into it's tiny rampage of strikes however Jhelks did something he was certain would surprise the lizard. He spread his arms wide and accepted the blows upon his person. Metal club clacked against his knee, bashed his shoulder to pulp, and cracked at least three of his ribs; but in the end Jhelks could only offer a smile of blood soaked fangs to his assailant.

"That rush of blood coursing through your ears, the beating engine that is your heart. That is the true thrill of combat!" Jhelks said spitting purple blood from his jaw, the glob falling fast to the fields below.

All the damage Jhelks had sustained than suddenly began to shift and swell about his person. The knee, the shoulder, the ribs all snapped and reformed back in place as the Namekian revealed his own ability to heal. Jhelks gave the bio-android no time to admire however as Jhelks's snapped his shield into a short bash, than his shield laden arm shot forward an impossible distance, his arm stretching forth attempting to smash the croc backward.

Even as the Namekian's first arm retracted to normal length a pulsating sphere of emerald light bloomed to life in Jhelks's other hand. With a casual flick of his wrist Jhelks tossed the pulsing flare of power toward Sun-Star, but before the orb could draw to near it expanded into a rapid pattern of flashing light meant to dazzle and distract the tiny lizards mind.

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WC: 453
Total WC: 2,597
Weighted PL: 15,327

Start of Round:
Health: 15,326
Energy: 12,388
Stamina: 12,952

Defensive Actions:
(0) Blocking Basic Attack - Shield reduces 1351 dmg to 1283! Block 248 dmg to Health, 517 dmg to Energy, 517 dmg to Stamina.
(0) Taking 'Cull the Meek' dmg - Shield reduces 1351 dmg to 1283! 1283 dmg dealt to Health.

Movement Actions:
(0) None

Attack Actions:
(0) Basic Attack 7.5% - 1,149 dmg for 574 Stamina.
(1) Regeneration 10% - Heal 1,532 Health for 766 Stamina.
(2) [CONT-1] Hydra Snap 20% - Shield Boosts Phy. Tech dmg by 5%! for 25% - 3,831 dmg for 1,532 Stamina. Knocks enemy back one position if struck
(3) [ST-1] Green Star 20% - STUN TECH 3,065 PL for 1,532 Energy.

End of Round:
Health: 15,327
Energy: 10,339
Stamina: 9,563