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Chance Meetings
Characters: Kimera, Leonidas
Synopsis: While tracking S.I.N. from Superior City, Kimera finds himself in Motor City and checks in to a seedy motel in Thunder Row. Meanwhile, on the run from the mysterious agency that transformed him into the hero he is, Leonidas happens to also find himself in Thunder Row and, unknown to either hero, checks into the same motel as Kimera. Taking a few moments to "enjoy" their atmosphere, they quickly respond to an alarm at the Motor City Trust & Finance and find Taurus & Gorgon robbing the bank. A quick battle ensues, leaving both villains defeated and apprehended by the police, while the heroes form a quick friendship.

XP: 0
Game Date: 5/10/10

Patch Them Up!
Characters: Kimera, Leonidas, Rapture
Synopsis: Hearing a rumor about S.I.N. being involved in something big, Kimera decides to work with Leonidas and investigate. Meanwhile, in her civilian guise, Rapture discovers a chance to apprehend the villainous boss known as Patchwerk and quickly makes her way to the old warehouse district. Unknown to the heroes, both investigations lead to the same source as Patchwerk is conferencing with S.I.N. about something. After plowing through a small army of goons, the heroes team up and battle Patchwerk within a makeshift lair. While there, Kimera takes his first steps in confronting S.I.N., and, defeating the villain, they barely make it out as the warehouse is destroyed in an explosion. To their surprise, the heroes are then confronted by Louise "Lou" Murphy of the MCPD. She attempts to question everyone, but is left with the villain as the heroes scatter to the four winds. Meanwhile, a mysterious group overlooks the heroes progress and report it into their superior, who in turn seems to think they could help them. But who are they? And what do they want with our heroes?

XP: 2/3
Game Date: 5/17/10

Raising Hell
Characters: Kimera, Kunai, Leonidas, Zero-G
Synopsis: Finding peace for a few days, a storm rolls into Motor City, causing massive amounts of rain. New heroes Zero-G and Kunai find their way into Motor City from different roads and end up in Thunder Row looking for refuge from the storm. Kimera, meanwhile, meets Officer Murphy once again, who informs him that she'll be heading up the MCPD's Superhuman Task Force. Leonidas, on the other hand, is visited by some old friends known as H.A.D.E.S., who he now knows is "The Agency" that made him into what he is. A battle ensues and Leonidas is taken down briefly, and, as he recuperates, a large transport is seen descending on his location. Banding together, the other heroes take down the transport, while Leo fights for his life in his hotel room. In the end, the heroes are once again triumphant. As they disperse, the mysterious Kunai leaves a Kunai throwing blade as a calling card and Murphy suggests that the heroes could make a good team.

XP: 0
Game Date: 5/24/10

We Need a Hero
Characters: Kimera, Kunai, Leonidas, Maddy, Rapture
Synopsis: Hearing rumors of something called "Crimenet" coming into Motor City and looking to take out Lt. Murphy, Kunai heads out to investigate only to run into Rapture while she's patrolling. Meanwhile, Kimera and Leonidas hit the streets and discover the plot to kill the officer as well, meeting Maddy in the meantime. Thinking she's evaded Rapture, Kunai makes her way to an abandoned building, with Rapture in a distant tow. Finding themselves up against Lock & Key, the two heroines barely escape with Rapture unconscious, and Kunai bringing the hero to her safe house.
Meanwhile, the trio of Kimera, Leonidas and Maddy find that Murphy was called away to the Goode Toy Works. But, upon their arrival, they discover that Murphy is under attack by a mysterious female assassin. Coming to her aide, the assassin quickly turns tail, as they weren't expecting any super-powered opposition. Murphy again suggests that they form a team and the heroes are left pondering their future in Motor City ...

XP: 3
Game Date: 5/30/10

Mysteries
Characters: Kunai, Rapture
Synopsis: After some much needed rest after a massive ritual, Kunai finds a dead body in her building with a strange Japanese kanji. Hunting down Rapture, the two begin investigating why this happened only to bump into the mysterious Crowley, who offers answers and questions to the duo. Among those answers, Kunai discovers that the Oni she's dedicated to hunting has turned the tables and begun hunting her. What does the future hold for her? And what role with Rapture and the others play in it?

XP: 1
Game Date: 6/06/10

Convergence
Part One: Home Is Where You Hang Your Cape
Characters: Jellybean, Kimera, Leonidas, Kunai, Rapture
Synopsis: As the ritual killings amp up, Kunai takes Murphy into her confidence, showing her the murder that occurred in her building. With Jellybean, Rapture and Kimera in tow, the heroes quickly decide to team up and work together on the murders and the strange framing of DA Trey Anderson. With Murphy now as an ally, the heroes decide to form a loose alliance, using Kunai's building as their base of operations. Taking on both investigations, the heroes begin to formulate ideas, discovering that the card is actually a signature of a thief that's been sighted in the area. Hoping to use a ritual on it, Kunai takes the card while the others form a plan ...

XP: 0
Game Date: 6/13/10

Epilogue 1: Crowley sips his wine while sitting in the large, back room of the book store, fidgeting a bit with an unlit cigarette. As he waits, the lights begin to dim and shudder a bit as a presence enters the room. "Yes, Crowley?" An eerie, hollow voice says. "What have you found?"
"The girl, this 'Kunai'? She's ain't ready yet," Crowley retorted. "She's jus' a dabbler."
"You're sure?" The presence asked. "Will she prove useful in the future?"
"Possibly. She's sure a lot stabler than that Sutherland kid ..."
"We will watch her then ..." With that, the presence left the room in the same manner as it appeared. Crowley, finishing his wine, pulled his jacket close and started walking to the back door.

Epilogue 2: Agent Trudeau slipped into the local W.A.R.D. branch and walked into Commander Sorenson's office. "Sir, I have my report ready," Trudeau stated. Sorenson nodded for him to begin. "I've located the interest in Thunder Row. It seems that he's begun working with other heroes in response to the criminal activity here in the city. The account that he's encountered S.I.N. is true, as well as having a brief encounter with H.A.D.E.S."
"What of his partner? Has there been any sign of her?" The Commander asked.
"No sir. From what we have been able to discern, she's either under cover or is still in Superior City. Should we contact our branch there?"
"Negative," The Commander stated. "But keep an eye on 'Kimera'. I think if he pokes hard enough, the bee's nest he's messing with might be something that we can find useful ..."
"Yessir." With a sharp attention, Agent Trudeau spun on his heel and walked out of the Commander's office, leaving the older man sitting and pondering S.I.N.'s next move ... and how Kimera would fit into it.

Convergence
Part Two: Stone Cold Killer
Characters: Kimera, Leonidas, Kunai, Rapture
Synopsis: Time is becoming short as the heroes race to find information on the card-carrying rogue. But, as they learn more about him and the mysterious Crimenet, more questions get asked. Kunai is the first to learn something as she casts a ritual and discovers some clues to who they may be. Then, after some of the heroes settle into their new digs, the group heads to the MCPD to learn that the villain Gorgon has leaked some information concerning Crimenet. Unfortunately, she doesn't play the heroes' game ... but does manage to recognize an old foe in Kimera. Sharing what info they know, and armed with a new ally in the form of Inspector Raul Oberman of the MTF, they begin to put the pieces of puzzle together ... but is it too late?

XP: 0
Game Date: 6/27/10

Epilogue: The man with the sunglasses sat at the bar and sipped his vintage wine. He'd been there most of the day and, while he was pretty much alone, the company he kept was pretty dormant. He liked that. Nothing like a good whiskey to make people more willing. Picking up his cell phone, he looked out the window at the crowd near the police station. He grinned. Amazing what a few strings pulled here and there can cause, he thought as he snatched up his cellphone.
"This is Mr. Crime," he said into the phone. "Operations are working perfectly, though I could use a few more. No, I think Lock & Key will work better in New Avalon. See about some local talent. Oh ... and I want Snegson and Bendis on the siblings' case." He laughed a bit as he listened to the other end of the conversation. "Oh, I think it'll be interesting here. Anderson's almost out and we might be able to place one of our's in ... I'll check in soon. Tell the board they're doing a bang up job in NYC ... Okay." Snapping the phone shut, he took another sip of the wine before setting it down on the table near the window. Reaching for his wallet, he laughed and stopped just shy of it before leaving.

Convergence
Part Three: Criminals and Thieves
Characters: Kimera, Leonidas,Jellybean, Kunai, Rapture
Synopsis: Coming back together from their various solo adventures, the team tries to work on finding out who the mysterious criminal is, as well as the new person named 'Mr. Crime'. Thinking they have him on the way, they're shocked to find out that ADA Kyle Peters is brought in and not the elusive criminal they thought. While working on an angle against him, Rapture & Leo discover that someone's in Murphy's office and, with the team in tow, discover that he's escaped to the roof. Following him in a variety of ways, they confront him in hopes of discovering who he is, who's hired him and why he was in Murphy's office. However, this foe appears slippery than others. Can they catch him? Or will he continue to plague Motor City?

XP: 0
Game Date: 7/11/10

Convergence
Part Four: Crime at the Stroke of Midnight
Characters: Kimera, Leonidas,Jellybean, Kunai, Rapture
Synopsis: Taking on the cause of the current chaos, the heroes battle the super-thief Midnight on the roof of MCPD Headquarters. Having some time with him, the thief is taken by surprise as Kunai uses her sword's ability to generate lighting and shocked him with a blast, rendering Midnight unconscious. Stripping him down to his costume, the heroes gather in the police station to bring him to justice only to find Mr. Crime waiting for them. During the exchange of words, Midnight manages to escape and Crime gives the heroes a parting warning before disappearing himself. In the aftermath, the team unites and decides that they work better as a whole than as individuals.

XP: 6
Game Date: 7/25/10

Official Response
Characters: Jellybean, Kimera, Kunai, Leonidas, Rapture
Synopsis: Receiving a call from Captain Murphy, the team assembles in Kunai's apartment complex to contemplate their future as a team. Talking over the goals and perks of both the members and city, they come to agree to band together, protecting Motor City from the evils that could harm its citizens. Taking on the name 'The Crusaders' (as suggested by Leonidas), an official team is formed!

XP: 0
Game Date: 09/05/10