The Book of Cosmic Invasion Scenario

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Again made some tone changes. To keep the story and dialogue the same, some of the persons saying certain lines changed, but relatively the same.

"Give it up, Victor. We're back on Earth now, and we have the Cosmic Rod," Mr. Fantastic remarks as they jump through the portal and land on the shore of New York City.

"That is right Richards, we are back. Back to a land where your soft politicians give me diplomatic immunity. So why don't you... BACK OFF!" Doom's armor releases a charge of electric energy that shocks the twisting hands that were attempting to wrap around him. "And lets behave like gentlemen, even while we are at war."

"You're no gentleman, Victor. You're a wounded man hiding behind a scarred face and an unfeeling metal mask! You have become a monster!" Reed's arms twist in anguish as he resists his urge to tear the villain apart.

"Monster? Monster? This is how you treat me--a hero of humanity," Doom says, crossing his arms indignantly and raising his chin in a feint of nobility.

"You truly are a self-absorbed egomaniac, Victor. It was you who coerced the Mole Man into stealing the Negative Zone portal from our home. It was you who attempted to steal the Cosmic Control Rod for your own fiendish plans, whatever they were. And it is highly probable at this point that it was you who instigated Puppet Master's assault on Baxter Building that started all of this."

"Ah, Richards, brilliant as ever, its why only you can be considered even a minor annoyance to Doom. Yes, all these things were orchestrated by Doom, as was our being here, now, with the Cosmic Control Rod in *hmm* capable hands *chortle* at the outset of this war," Doom replies.

"War? Victor, what is this war you keep going on about? While things between us are less than amicable, that is your choice and I hardly think we are at war! Don't try to distract me with your delusions of grandeur!"

"Rather than spouting off about things beyond your understanding, you should try taking a look in front of your face," Doom says, pointing and glaring at the great symbol of freedom towering in the distance - the Statue of Liberty itself, "or in this instance your immediate vicinity."

"You twisted snake. The Statue of Liberty is fine she... oh my!" Reed's jaw drops about a foot and half as he is rendered speechless.

"You see now, don't you, my adversary and former friend? While we stand bickering like school boys, our true enemy, humanity's enemy, the Skrull Empire, is staging an invasion of our world, something Doom cannot allow. I foresaw this event through an ancient art of mysticism, something far beyond your feeble mind, and thus took steps to gain a power that would aid us in the battle to come. We must push aside our differences, Richards, and stand against these invaders from the cosmos. Or else, we shall all perish."

Though still a bit rankled at his old foe, Reed cannot argue with the pressing nature of Doom's logic.

"You appear to be right, Victor. Your methods are very wrong indeed, but your motive was just. We must unite our forces and drive back this army, together, as allies, not enemies. After this is over, perhaps we can discuss making this a mutually beneficial permanent change."

"I doubt it sincerely, Richards, but for now, we must strive towards the common goal of protecting our planet."

The two race towards the fight, the Negative Zone portal still closing behind them. Before it shuts completely, though, a green claw slips through, followed by an arm, a head, a torso - the very form of Annihilus himself!

The creature shakes with anger, his focus on one thing and one thing only - reclaiming the Cosmic Control Rod that was torn from his grasp!

[A3n]

done

[tcglkn]

Required Sets: 1 Rise of the Valkyrie Master Set, 2 Fortress of the Archkyrie Expansion Sets, 1 Marvel: The Conflict Begins Master Set

[quozl]

I built this last night and it looks great!

I broke a ladder rung though!

A correction: The 20-ladder and the 11-ladder in the instructions should be switched.

[Porkins]

This is really a great map guys, bravo! After playing through the scenario, we made up a new scenario. I wanted to share because it was a lot of fun too.

Agent Minivann was over a few weeks ago and Statue of Liberty was set up, so we came up with the following scenario. It needs some tweaking, and we didn't have a very clear victory condition, but it was fun nonetheless.

Place the Glyph of Time Bomb on the torch at the top of the Statue of Liberty. Team A activates the Time Bomb by stepping on it and activating it instead of attacking. Immediately roll the d20. A roll of 2 or less activates the bomb. At the beginning of each subsequent turn by Team A, first roll the d20. For each additional turn after the bomb is activated, add one to the number required for the bomb to activate.

Team B can deactivate the bomb by stepping on it and attempting to disarm instead of attacking. Roll the d20. Add four to the roll if the figure is a scientist. The bomb is deactivated on a roll of 16 or higher. A roll below the bomb activation number (ie- 2 or less, 3 or less, x or less depending on how many turns have transpired) by a figure from Team B attempting to disarm the bomb activates it. If the bomb activates, a six die attack is leveled at all figures standing anywhere on the Statue. (We considered having the bomb exploding being the victory condition for Team A, but decided to try this instead).

A deactivated bomb may be reactivated by Team A. A deactivated bomb may be permanently destroyed when a figure with super strength tosses it into the water.


The game went like this (quick summary version):
Team A: Doom, Namor, 4x Doombots
Team B: Fantastic Four

Doom won initiative and immediately flew up and activated the bomb. Torch attacks Doom to try to get him off the bomb. Doom and Namor kill off Torch and Sue as quickly as possible to remove the fliers. Namor then engages Thing. Mr. Fantastic begins rubber stretching up the ladder, but is reset once by Elaborate Pit Trap. At this point Doom gets the H out of Dodge, leaving the bomb unguarded. Mr. F. scales the Statue anew, while taking fire from Doom. He makes an attempt to deactivate, fails. Makes another attempt to deactivate, and this time he trips the bomb.


He survives the explosion, but is later destroyed by Doom/Namor.

Anyway, the game was a bit one sided, but it was great fun to have this bomb ticking away. Trying to figure out when to abandon it and run was a great addition to the game.

[Good Pig]

Sounds like fun Porkins.

[Griffin]

Very cool.

[IAmBatman]

Hmm ... if it's a time bomb in the statue of liberty scenario, it seems like throwing some terrorists (HYDRA and Red Skull?) in there would be more fitting!