Tumunomi Escaver scrolled down again to his list of added abilities after his 3 Mecha Soldiers had merged. If these his opponents did merge then it would be a real fight. And with the chip, forgetting was less easier than not. But Derek had told him he could never be too sure.
Merged Abilities of MRS-Spider4412, MRS-Octopus1136 and MRS-Insect6890.
Twister
A knot 10 wind encircles around the user for a full second.
Enhanced Twister
A knot 15 wind encircles the user for 5 seconds.
Release
If Anchor has been used to grasp to a surface before *Twister* is used,
Enhanced Release
Body is instead spun and not tentacles. So that, depending on angle, it can be an attack.
Tentacle Combat
Tentacles writhe and form object of desire within the range of 15-sided shapes.
Under Metamorphosis
Twister
A knot 25 wind encircles the user.
Enhanced Twister
A Knot 50 wind encircles user.
Release
Tentacles individually gain twisting motion like a whisking machine.
Tentacles spin about itself and it can be kept on for half a minute
Enhanced Release
Tentacles individually gain twisting motion like a diamond drill.
Same applies to body.
Body can also hop about during rotation 10 times at most 3 at least.
Tentacle Combat
Tentacles writhe and form object of desire within the range of 34-sided shapes.
*Metamorphosis now reduces 1 health percent for every 10 minutes.*
Tumunomi Escaver scowled at the last bit
"Iri was this the same that happened to you when you used Metamorphosis?"
It took a while for her to answer because she too did not know that she could scroll down.
"No, this is new."
"I see," now he was smiling.
On Peter's end, a blue light covered his Reptilian Merged Mecha Soldier and
When they emerged they looked like a cross between a T-Rex, a Brachiosaurus and a Velociraptor with their defenses and offenses optimized as far as design went plus the neck wasn't looking too awkward albeit longer than usual. Finally though, the extended tail stretched high and over its head before curving until it breasted its flanks.
40 meter high and 55 meters in length, it roared and the sand scattered before it.
Tumunomi Escaver's smile was wider than Peter's who was followed by George then Jacob. John had an impassive face, Andrew looked awestruck and Jake's had his breath stolen away.
Iri gave off an arrogant smile like Jin and Orlando but Jason had wet his pants.
On the other side, Peter was Primary, Orlando and George were Secondary. Nolan and Stone Tertiary, while Jin was Quaternary and the rest of the Original Batch 4th Members were below that as Controllers.
After sorting that out Peter immediately checked out the new Capabilities available to him and the crew.
Abilities of MRS-Skull4827
Slither
Sinuous Zig-Zag movement
Spring
Rest upon spine and leap forth (Vertical, Horizontal, or Diagonal Directions.)
Bite
Teeth become drilling points after stretching out by 5 meters and can easily crush metal. Jaw also expands by 20 meters
Enhanced Bite
Spine can also be opened like a jaw to add more drills
Constrict
Spine overlaps itself and then makes connections wherever they touch before squeezing itself it crushes or separates the victim.
Enhanced Construct
Spinal spikes act as independent parts and wriggle into every possible space before springing away and yanking free a victim's part from its main body.
Breath of Fire
Spray of heat from the jaw. Overheat Mecha Robots or boil their passengers alive
Enhanced Breath Of Fire
Breath of Plasma
Melt metal on touch. Systems would need at least 10 minutes before reuse.
In that moment, a gas that releases interfering waves to get in the way of an approaching Mecha Soldier's signals.
Abilities of MRS-ForeLimb8503
Planche Launch
Planche position after using both arms to propel torso forward.
Tackle
Full body attack
Enhanced Tackle
Submission grasp after opponent has been felled
Grapple
To clamp on 2 areas with different hands.
Enhanced Grapple
To use griping to crush or twist
Body Armor
Spines escape body to become spiky armor
Enhanced Body Armor
Spines stretch to the limit from body.
Knuckle Strikes
When Knuckles are used to strike Opponent
Enhanced Touchdown.
When each hand is clasped by the other, they both swing forward to strike.
Wrestle
Throws its body around. Most effective when holding opponent.
Enhanced Wrestle.
Frenzied attacks with renewed vigor
Merged Abilities of MRS-Skull4827 and MRS-ForeLimb8503
Sidewinders Slither
Slithering in a pattern that makes attacks unpredictable. Most effective in the sands.
Enhanced Sideways Slither
Raises cloud of dust and then spikes up speed.
Forked Tongue
Spine withdraws and tongue can be shot out to hold and/or squeeze and /or drag.
Enhanced Tongue
Spine withdraws and tongue can be shot out then split into several path that squeeze themselves into tight spaces.
Planche Stance Spring
Spines coil around arms to make sure for a Greater Boost.
Enhanced Planche
Stance Spring
Original spine adds itself for greater explosive power.
Spine Combat
Spikes appear where offensive contact is about to made with opponent.
Enhanced Spine Combat
Spine withdraws and adds more spikes for greater reach and penetration
Spine Shelter
Spines appear where defensive or passive contact is about to be made with enemy.
Enhanced Spine Shelter
Spine withdraws and adds more spikes for greater reach and penetration.
Spine In A Box.
Neck can launch itself for speed and penetrative power
Constricting Wrestle
Spines join the fore arms for greater wrapping power
Enhanced Constricting Wrestle
Spine withdraws and adds more spikes for greater reach and penetration.
Needle Ball
Body armor enhanced so that it can be focused to a particular part for 1 minute
Pine Cushion
Omnidirectional release for 1 minute.
Breath of Fire
Spray of heat from the jaw. Overheat Mecha Robots or boil their passengers alive
Enhanced Breath Of Fire
Breath of Plasma
Melt metal on touch. Systems would need at least 10 minutes before reuse.
In that moment, a gas that releases interfering waves to get in the way of an approaching Mecha Soldier's signals.
2x Enhanced Breath Of Fire
Breath Of Indigo
Vaporize on touch.
Systems would need 15 minutes before reuse.
Sticky flame and hard to get rid off. Not unquenchable, but tough and almost tangible.
Abilities of MRS-Hindlimb7762
Calf Launch
Quick jump, can be carried out while moving to launch Mecha Soldier 20 meters into the air
Enhanced Calf Launch
More wait time but higher jump, can also be applied mid movement. 30 meters of height.
Calf Clamp
Clamping of opponent between calves
Enhanced Calf Clamp
Tail whacks at opponent
Body Armor
Spines escape body to become spiky armor
Enhanced Body Armor
Spines stretch to the limit from body.
Leg Strikes
When Legs are used to strike Opponent
Enhanced Leg Strikes.
Joints loosen so that whip kicks or tough situations are escaped
Copter's Spin
Tail is wound and can be used for flight
Enhanced Copter's Spin
Tail is wound faster for quicker flight.
Copter's Flight
When *Copter's Spin* is moving in one direction, it suddenly moves in a countered direction at a velocity higher than what it started with and propels the Mecha Soldier forward
Enhanced Copter's Spin
When *Enhanced Copter's Tail* is engaged, *Enhanced Copter's Flight* helps to create a boost
Tail Strikes.
Tail can go on the offensive.
Enhanced Tail Strike
Tail loosen its joints to double in length and reach.
Sidestep Buildup
Built for Horizontal Speed can add 50 meters to intended speed.
Enhanced Sidestep Buildup
Built for Horizontal Speed can add 150 meters to intended speed.
On Your Marks, Set
Running Series
*On your marks, Set* Required
Snail's Crawl
100 mph
Turtle's steps
200 mph
"Wait!"
Peter was distracted by George and he scowled because he found himself oddly excited at having to face off against the Insectoid Mecha Soldier.
"What is it?"
"Jin and Orlando, how did you do so many diverse strikes, I can't find most of he names of the kicks you used."
Jin laughed and Orlando answered.
"You hold the image of *Leg Strikes* in your head – or *Enhanced Leg Strikes* - then you move as you wish.
George now noticed why his seating arrangement had been changed. When he had first taken this Mecha Soldier the seat was only half weird. Now, it was completely weird. [1]
It felt like he was in some type of VR Simulator controller. And while he felt very comfortable, he was suspended but now he understood why.
"Can we move on, now?"
Peter had never sounded this angry.
"Sure."
"Let's begin with the new possibilities."
"Of course."
Far away, Tumunomi Escaver was wondering what was taking them so long. And when he realized they were playing mind games, he laughed and decided to take his mind off.
"*ANCHOR*"
Even the Mecha Soldier allowed its tentacles to reach into the deepest parts of the desert before the body lounged so much that the wings were splayed against the sand.
"Is this wise?"
"Have you been takin notice?"
"Oh," Jacob had seen it and part of him hoped that they was an internal struggle so that Tumunomi Escaver's growth curve would not keep expanding.
But he did not know there was no such thing.
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