Not sparing a moment, Fictious quickly re-invoked his Plot Armor. As his causality-derived protection took form around him, he turned his attention to the biggest threat: the Teddy virus.

Outside, Morin's thoughts followed a similar track, and he sent Fictious a pair of chips, "Eliminate that bear virus. These RockCubes are doing it far to many favors."

Fictious nodded, but not before throwing back his response, "I will. You just send me the chip data." The retort fell a little flat, however, as the chips reached him mid sentence. He didn't let it distract him for long though, and quickly launched his assault.

First, a Cannon chip manifested by forming the familiar green cannon on his arm. Not hesitating, he quickly fired the shot off at the Teddy. Moments later, it was followed by the golden lightning of his Marublaster chip.

"Let's just hope this works, Morin. That Marublaster isn't the most accurate weapon we have..."

"Indeed. It was our best option, however. Getting close would have left us vulnerable to their attacks."

Barking a laugh, Fictious responded, "So serious, Morin. Have you finally decided to listen to reason?"

Offline, Morin glared down at his PET in irritation, "As if I would do such a thing! I am simply being expedient: This particular battle lacks the import to justify any great drama."

Fictious didn't dignify that with a response.

Summary:

Action 1: Plot Armor: [HP Casing 40]; 1 TCD; Cost 40

Action 2: Cannon[Null 60 + Knockback] @ Teddy

Action 3: MaruBlaster1[Elec 60+Glitch]; Accuracy B (A after Sword or Melee) @ Teddy



Signatures:

Climactic Finish: Ready!
Plot Armor: 1 TCD

If the PET were left jacked in (in your apartment, for example) while the operator was away, would EJO activate as usual?

Growling in frustration, Fictious could only watch in horror as his plans fell apart. Taking in the situation, he quickly called out to Morin, "Send the Shotgun, Morin."

"It's on its way. I sent some other help, as well."

Frowning at Morin's briefness, Fictious didn't have time to worry. The instant the Shotgun arrived, he activated it and took aim at the RockCube that was sheltering the pair of tanks. 'If I line this up right, I should be able to hit both tanks, as well.' Deciding to give it everything he has, Fictious infuses the chip with some additional power. '...That should help deal with the RockCube. Now, next...

He called up the second of the three chips Morin had sent him: A simple Cannon chip. As the cannon manifested over his arm, he fired it at the same RockCube, hopefully it would be knocked into one of the tanks.

With his assault complete, he immediately activated the final chip. In an instant, a familiar yellow shield appeared in his grasp. Bringing it up in his defense, he prepared for the onslaught.

Summary:
*Smash (Subtype Active Ability): Add Break
1)Shotgun(Null 50 + Spread 2(Subtype Passive Ability) + Break) @ RockCubeD, aiming for Kabutank B and Kabutank C as well

2)Cannon(Null 40 + Knockback) @ RockCubeD, aiming to cause a collision with Kabutank B

3)Guard1:[(1 Hit Shield) + (Reflect(Up to 60 + Piercing + Line Attack): On Hit)]; Accuracy S;

Signatures:
Climactic Finish: Ready!
Plot Armor: Ready!

TO: NeoChipTrader@SoryusChipShop.com
FROM: HeirUnapparent@Netopia.net
SUBJECT: Merry Christmas
ATTACHMENT: Cannon Battlechip

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Having heard news of this event, I thought I would take part. This is, by far, the most wonderful time of the year, and I would be remiss if I did not take part in these festivities.

Besides that, I'm eager to surprise Fictious with a new chip. He always enjoys trying out something new.

Merry Christmas,
Morin

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Thank you both for your help. This will be very useful to me, and has finally laid to rest a great deal of confusion.

I understand that having your Operator move around offline requires you to battle without the use of chips for several turns. What I'm unsure about is other types of posts, where the Operator doesn't have to leave his PET.

Basically, I'm asking if an operator can post on a BBS or send Email during battle, or only outside of it?

Fictious stared in bemusement as the trio of Fishy viruses performed their stunts, and, to his embarassment, succeeded in walking into a RockCube. He braced himself a comment from Morin, but was pleased to hear only silence.

Offline, Morin's eye was twitching at his navi's clumsiness, 'He could at least maintain some awareness of his surroundings. His dignity aside, that could have been a virus he walked into.' Despite his annoyance, Morin decided to spare Fictious any humiliation: he didn't approve of such cruelty.

Meanwhile, Fictious had come to his senses. Resting his back against the RockCube, he contemplated his course of action, 'I don't have any way to take them out quickly...unless I...

Reaching inwards, Fictious activated the SetSolar program that was installed in him.

'That should give me what I need. For now, though, I need to bide my time. I can't let them hit me, not until I pull this off.

As he focused on his need for safety, his signature Plot Armor activated. In a small flash of light, the word NECESSARIUM once again encircled his heart.

"Morin, I need you to send me the Numberball."

Trusting Fictious, Morin quickly slotted in the Battlechip.

Quickly summoning the chip data, Fictious focused in on his targets, 'They're roughly the same distance from me, and they've even been kind enough to land in formation. I'd guess that they're about 20 feet away. They're floating, so I'll need to hit directly: I can't count on a bounce or roll to hit them...I think that's basically all the issues. The ground's flat, so that won't be a problem...Yeah, I'm ready.

Carefully controlling his throw strength and angle, Fictious hurled the Numberball towards the trio of Fishys. As it flies towards the virus, splitting in three on its way, Fictious watches in anticipation.

'All I can do now, is hope.'

Summary:

*SetSolar NaviCustomizer Program

Action 1: Plot Armor: [HP Casing 40]; 1 TCD; Cost 40
(+5 HP from Solar Terrain)

Action 2: Take Aim @ FishyA, FishyB, and FishyC
(+5 HP from Solar Terrain)

Action 3: Numberball[Null 90 x 3 Targets]; Accuracy C + Take Aim @ FishyA, FishyB, and Fishy C
(+5 HP from Solar Terrain)


Signatures:
Climactic Finish: Ready!
Plot Armor: 1 Turn Cool Down

Relief hits Fictious hard as he watches the infuriating chiropteran vanish from existence. The data from the fallen viruses coalesces around him, and he gatheres it unto himself.

Locating the Zenny, he quickly loads them into Morin's PET. As he takes in the Cannon chip, he smiles.

'These things may not be the strongest, but they're definitely reliable. My first served me well, and I'm sure this one will too.'

"Morin, I don't think I can keep going like this. I'd like to keep going, but in this condition..."

Morin nods, "You're correct. It was reckless of us to go into that battle, considering your injuries. If we're going to proceed, I'll need to use our remaining MiniEnergy chip. As much as it pains me to say it, I believe it might be best for us to depart. We may return later."

Fictious pauses to consider the decision, 'If we leave, I can come back with better upgrades. On the other hand, I still won't know my limit. I want to see how strong I am, not give up. That's not exactly unreasonable, so proceeding won't be a win for Morin. I guess, yeah, I know my decision.'

"Use the chip, Morin."

Outside, Morin had been contemplating the situation himself.

'Proceeding deeper is highly dangerous. As much as I dislike giving up, I need to give Fictious this victory. We have to do the reasonable thing this time...that's all there is to it.

As he heard Fictious's command, however, his eyes widened, 'Wait...really? He wants to keep going? Isn't that what I should be saying?'

"If you're sure, then...alright. Don't waste your strength though, okay? This is our last chance to heal."

Fictious nods in understanding as Morin inserts the chip. The bright light that Fictious is coming to recognize as the effect of the MiniEnergy subchip envelops him, and he exhales in relief as much of the pain from the battle fades away.

As the light vanishes, Fictious inspects his body. His findings are confirmed by Morin, "That repaired almost all of the damage, Fictious. You should be find for the next battle. Like I said though, don't be reckless. This is all the energy you have left."

Fictious nods, "I'll put it to good use.

With that, Fictious proceeds deeper into network.


Summary:

MiniEnergy Subchip (Heal 50)


[Awaiting Next Battle]

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