This is Simon of the Dai-Gurren Brigade.

First, wanted to give a shout out to everyone else who helped take down that Volcdramon that attacked Neon City a little while back, both before and after we arrived. Daimon and the others made a good pick with Vent. And that kid with the Knightmon was damn impressive.

We need a bit of help, though. DATS and the local authorities have helped get the Halberd to a secure palce for us to conduct repairs, but we're gonna need a BIT more help than that... We still got pretty thrashed from that crash, so we could use some extra mechanics, or anyone that can help us repair everything. We need to get up and running here soon. Got stuff that needs done.

[locked to DATS Commanders]

We need to talk.

Soon.

Face-to-face.

I know what I said before about staying apart to protect the Tags... but we're twiddling our thumbs too much, and I'm done taking our time with everything that's going on.

Yo, DATS. And I guess the Neon City government, too.

The Halberd is currently entering Neon City territory.

Do us a favor? Or, yourselves one, really.

Keep the airspace over the city and the area around that huge, flaming bastard clear.

We're coming in hot.

Everyone on board?

Make sure you're strapped in.

...okay.

Boota's missing.

Kittan's missing.

...

Kouji, get ready drop this ship on someone's goddamned head.

Okay, folks.

I need a couple people.

Aniki once mentioned a thought of charging into the Dark Area head on to see what they're about.

Y'know what?

That ain't a half bad idea.

By all rights, they have information on things - the Tags, these 'Zero Arms', and even our SHIP - that we don't.

But we're down a person having gone back to their world, and we had to shove Kouji in the frozen Tamer closet along with Kittan and Abel.

I'm not flying the whole ship down into that place. DATS just got a Tag back from the Dark Area, and we need to protect the ones we got from Scorpiomon and Meria.

So, like I said. I just need a few people, and I need enough people to stay back here on the ship to protect the Tags should the worst happen.

Much as I hate the concept of it, we should probably try to get in quietly, but be prepared to blow our way out. And I need either Meta Knight or Aniki to stay behind and command the ship while I'm gone.

So.

Any takers?

So.

All this crap with Kurata's kind of reminding me we've been lollygagging around too much lately. I've been too focused on keeping these Tags I have safe...

So, question.

The Zero Arms.

C'mon, guys.

You can't tell me what Takamachi said is all you know about them. Probably not info that's ready to be spread around yet, or anything you wanna run the risk of, say, a random sleeper agent or freshly Demon Sealed Tamer spilling to people like Kurata's crew, right? I mean. You've had a FEW of those, lately... and it's just like the Tags, to some extent, right?

Can't blame you much, there. But we don't have much better to do without a clear target on the Syndicate or Demon Kings to ram our ship up their asses.

It's been a good minute since we snagged the Tag in Meria.

I've been in contact with Daimon Suguru in DATS, and with a recent conflict in the Dark Area, they've obtained the Dragon Tag.

That just leaves ... two unaccounted for, likely in places where it'd be hard for us to openly operate, and DATS may have the upper hand there.

So.

I'm bored. I'm open to suggestions on what the hell to do in the meantime. There's a lot else going on out there besides this, and no reason we just have to sit around on our asses while we see what Daimon and his people are going to do.

Any takers?

DATS, this is Simon.

It's been several days since we accomplished this, but I wanted to make sure the Halberd was far enough away and we didn't have any Dark Area forces trailing after us before I contacted you all.

We've located and attained the Aquatic Tag. We met opposition from the Dark Area... specifically, Megidramon - formerly Megadramon of that one incident in the Tetha riots - and a Matadormon with a small squadron of soldiers.

...We defeated Megidramon. He won't be a problem any longer. Particularly, actually, one of our crew members, Luigi, saved our hides in taht fight...

It seemed like the power of just that one Tag itself had an... interesting reaction on his own power. He was able to summon some sort of force, and it was unlike anything I'd really seen before, here. His D-Comm was actually... damaged. I don't want to bring the entire ship there for reasons I've already told you guys, but I was wondering if I could send Luigi to you all to have some of your people take a look at it.

...if that's what just ONE Tag can do, then I'm worried about what the Dark Area or any of our enemies could do with even just a fraction of that power...

As for the Matadormon, he and his forces were beaten... but he escaped.

...additionally, we've... recovered Nia, although she's been comatose since the battle... And one of our members, Aniki named Kamina had his Digimon reverted in the fight...

...

But that's pretty much all I have to report. Figured you guys needed a head's up.

And that only leaves... Three Tags remaining.

[ooc - DATS leadership pretty much implies... Commanders, Unit Leaders, Ivan... anyone who'd have a stake in bossing people in DATS around, effectively. XD; ]

[there is a sound of rushing wind]

YOU'RE SERIOUSLY NOT GOING TO DROP ME, ARE YOU?!

You think you're telling me anything I don't know?! I ought to go beat the crap out of those wizards just for doing this, but I DON'T need some talking STICK to tell me how much I love her!

Hey, listen, man, I'll go bother Luigi or something, REALLY! YOU'RE HOLDING ME TOO TIGHT, I'M CRACKING.

I don't think you get it!

NO, I DO, I DO!

If you did, you wouldn't have been trying to bother me about any little insecurities I might have!

...hey, it ain't my fault they're there--

[slight cracking sound]

OH YGGDRASIL NO WHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYY

NO, YOU DON'T. Because anything I might be uncertain or unsure about doesn't matter! I'll still find a way to bust through all this crap and settle things, and go through with everything I had wanted to do all along! Just who the hell do you think I am, anyway?!

...S- Simon... the Digger?

You're goddamned right I am.

...y- you're not gonna drop me off the ship, are you?

...oh, go bother Luigi or Zero for all I care.

[click]

[ooc - So, I was mistaken the night before. It's today - the 7th - that is Simon's, and thus my, one year anniversary in Dive. Yay. :O ]

...my crew's already well aware of this, but I figure it's a good idea to inform everyone else of this.

My- ... One of my crew members, Nia, has come under the influence of a dangerous entity known as the Anti-Spirals. They seek to suppress the power of evolution, and destroy any who would utilize it in order to meet these ends. Obviously, the ability of Digimon to evolve into more powerful forms holds a certain threat to them.

Nia... is not acting under her own will. Not entirely. Please, be cautious if you encounter her, but... if you can... I ask you to try and not bring harm to her.

...and I will say that, yes, that request is a personal one. Nia is... a very important person to me.

Thank you.

[locked to DATS leadership (Unit Leaders & Ivan included) + Halberd Crew]

Daimon, Satsuma, Yushima... I don't want to say this more publically just yet, as I don't want to incite a panic... but there is another thing here.

We have reason to believe, with the Anti-Spirals intentions and the sort of power they have, that Nia may not have been pulled into this world by Yggdrasil. She may well have been SENT by them.

I don't know if this is foretelling of what may be to come, but... It's worth keeping in mind. From what I've learned, they've nearly destroyed my home world, and are a threat on a cosmic scale. Any attempts by the Anti-Spirals to influence this world is not... good, to put it mildly.

Whether or not you want to look into things there is a matter up to you. I know we already have a lot to handle... and don't worry. This won't distract the Halberd from its own search.

...Lagann and I found Nia...

...

She... she's turned into something else... claiming to be some "messenger" of the "Anti-Spiral race..." She's not herself. She was trying to DESTROY people, she had her partner fight US...

...

KITTAN. VIRAL.

I think we need to have a discussion.

NOW.

Hey, Aniki!

We've got some trouble coming up here, more than likely... and you need to know more about the Digi-Soul, right?

How's about you meet me up on the top deck and we see what can be done about that, eh?

Commanders Satsuma, Yushima, and Daimon -

A couple days ago, the Area Leader Scorpiomon and his gang were attacked by an Ultimate Digimon called Gryphomon. Though Scorpiomon was greatly injured, he's alive.

Gryphomon was fended off by Viral, two 'Gundams' named Zero and Bakunetsumaru, as well as a young woman we have yet to verify the identity of, and all their partners. Viral and the Gundams have joined us on the Halberd.

Before I continue, I have to ask you a question.

Gryphomon was after something called a "Tag" from Scorpiomon.

Does this ring any bells?

Attention DATS Unit 2 - Ivan, Takamachi Nanoha, Shishiou Guy, Yagami Taichi, Kidou Jou, Takenouchi Sora, and Daimon Masaru.

At 0500, by order of your commanders, prepare to board the Halberd. A joint operation between DATS and our crew will commence.

Our target?

Kurata Akihiro's base of operations.

Commander Daimon Suguru himself will be joining us, as well as any other DATS agents he decides to bring with us. Additionally, Fujieda Katsuro is being permitted to join in this mission.

Anyone who wants to back out now should speak to your Commanders.

Izumi Koushirou, due to information that's been gathered and suspicions we have, as well as backing from DATS on the matter, you're being asked to join in, as well.

Commander Daimon will address you later, in further depth, on the actual mission.

To the crew of the Halberd? The same goes for you. If anyone doesn't wish to be put in a situation that will be dangerous, right in the middle of battle? The time to back out is now, and now only. Nothing will be held against you if you do.

[locked to DATS Commanders]

Oi! Satsuma, Daimon, Yushima!

I've got a present for ya.

Just make sure the Waspmon don't try to shoot down the Halberd or anything when we come in.

And maybe have some medics ready. In case we rough him up a bit too much.

[Locked to Autobots]

Yo, Optimus, Magnus, whoever. You guys know anyone named Megatron?

[locked to Viral, Kamina, Kittan, Boota]

Aniki, sorry, but things got... sidetracked. We're currently en route to Royal Base. It's poor timing, but this is important, and I'd think if anyone would understand it'd be you.

We'll be waiting with all our allies.

Kittan! Nia appeared in this world, but she was being held captive, if you're wondering where the hell we've been. We got her, though. Like I said, we're at Royal Base, so when you're patched up and ready to go, we'll be there.

...Viral, if you want to help, you're welcome to, but I won't make that choice for you.

...and. Boota? If that's you. Yeah. Royal Base.

[Attached for those who don't have it: Royal Base lightpost data]

[Open to EVERYONE]

Personally, Viral, I liked Sharkitty better.

[ooc - This takes place after the Mordred Castle epic faito thread, which is starting to wind down, now. Basically, the Dai-Gurren Dan/Meta Knights did end up escaping. With Aeolus.]

...

I'm going to Castle Mordred in the Dead Zone.

If any or all of you want to come? Good.

If not, I'll go by myself.

It doesn't matter. Either way, I'm going.

...hn. Hey, y'know what?

Oi. VIRAL.

I NEED TO TALK TO YOUR BOSS.

META KNIGHT.

When the HELL is this thing going to be in the air?

There's things to do.

...

Dammit, Yoko.

People seem to go as often as they come in this world, don't they?

...

Make the most of what you have when you have it, I suppose...

So everyone knows what the Dark Area's done in regards to the Dead Zone.

Everyone ALSO knows that they're readying an army for something. Whatever it is, I doubt it's going to be sunshine and roses.

Primarily, what I'm interested is the airship that seems involved with the mobilization. A powerful capital ship at the forefront of an army can easily tip the scales in one way or another... and if they're going to try anything, that's the last thing we need gunning against us. Meta Knight and I both seem to be thinking pretty much the same thing, and we've already got an offer of back-up from Captain Sparrow and the Black Pearl.

So, in the likely event we're faced with a situatoin where we have to take this whole damned army on...

Who wants to take on a warship armed to the teeth? I'm not asking the DATS primary members, as your Commanders are gonna need all your help, but... anyone else?
...

Better yet, can anyone FLY one?

...

Time doesn't seem to have passed much where I come from... Nia and everyone appear to be fine, Rossiu's frustrated but running things okay...

...for now, that's enough.

It doesn't change that I know something's going to happen sometime. It's probably best for now I don't dwell on it, though...

Of course, I also saw Kittan, which must mean the Kittan here comes from another point in time like Viral. ...I think I'll just leave that alone, for now...

EDIT: Um. Meta Knight? You wouldn't happen to know of someone roughly your size and shape who happens to be very... pink and lacking the ability to speak, would you...?

[ooc - Strikes unreadable.]