We let the thread die again(B.B)
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Previous Thread: >>27339334 (Cross-thread)
http://desustorage.org/mlp/thread/27339334/
Human Superiority's Pastebin and Manos green part I, II and III:
http://pastebin.com/u/HumanSuperiority
http://pastebin.com/QBMRbrPv (Part I)
http://pastebin.com/C3cq16me (Part II)
http://pastebin.com/kGsD5Hwz (Part III)
A character sheet for Manos (Constant WIP):
http://pastebin.com/2iFWvgSe
Backgrounds of Fate (Manos Side Stories)
MedicalKrabbyPatty's (aka: A Black Hand) Pastebin:
http://pastebin.com/u/AMedicalKrabbyPatty
A Royalist's Pastebin:
http://pastebin.com/u/ARoyalist
EM1's (aka: ZimZam's) Pastebin:
http://pastebin.com/u/EM1
Heil the Reich!
>>27394307
I tried to bump the thread after 4 hours.
Bumparoo
For fucks sake bump
the thread seems to be dying more and more often.
perhaps we should make it a weekly thread instead of daily?
>>27395252
Nah. It would be retarded. More often than not blessed HS posts more than than once a week. We could let the thread die and have another one up when he posts but what's the point of that when it would split up the story and we can just bump?
Repostin art, fixed the eyes a bit. Wont be able to do anything today, long work day.
>>27394307
at /mlp/s current speed a thread hits page 9 in about 1 hour.
Bump from work. Seriously guys it isn't hard.
Well, boys. I have some bad news.
You see, back in Naval Academy, I aquired a minor ingrown toenail.
Unfortunately, as you can see in the image I have posted to accompany this report, the nail have gotten worse over the years. This morning, I awoke to find pus oozing from the wound.
I have therefore decided to have the medic aboard U-52 (my boat) to remove it on Monday. I won't have this ruin the celebration of our successful strike on the port at Loch Ewe once we return to Wilhelmshaven.
tl;dr: I'm getting this shit removed on Monday.
>>27398448
Disgusting
>>27398568
Is it really THAT bad?
It's my first time having one that I wasn't able to remove myself (my first one that has been around long enough to look different). Does anyone here have experience with this shit? How bad does it look?
>pic unrelated
>>27398601
the last thing you want in an U-Boot is a stinking rotten toe nail Wilhelm.
get that thing treaded by a doctor. Maybe bite in a piece of wood if he pulls it.
Can't wait for Twilight to defect to the reich bump
>>27398639
You are quite right, my good man, considering how much moisture is in this tin can, the conditions are ripe for something similar to Trench Foot.
>>27398967
>my fucking face when I just stubbed my bad toe walking to my room
>>27399045
This is no laughing matter, Bootsmann; my toe was bleeding from the jagged nail piercing the skin.
eurofag here need too sleep don't let it die again please!
>>27399568
Don't worry eurofag I'll keep it alive while I work
>>27399588
Heilige scheiße. Have you been lurking, HS?
>>27399759
nah, just got on from a longer than normal day of work.
currently im working on green that ill either post late tonight or very early in the morning tomorrow like i have been recently.
>>27399782
>more green
Sehr gut, Herr HS.
Say, will there be green on Monday? I'd like to have something else to focus on while my toe is being chopped up
>>27399911
since my normal schedule is shaky at the best of times i cant say for sure, but i CAN say i will try to make sure i have at least something posted for you.
>>27399978
God i live that art style.
bump b4 bed
bumping for green!
boop
>>27401291
Gonna bump before sleep, life support systems activate!
Sorry I've been absent. What have I missed? I didn't quite catch the green in the last thread.
>>27401816
Chaika Leclerc a qt!
>>27370666
>you are Celestia
>this is what your ponies have been going through in battle...
>even when Manos fought for Equestria, you rarely saw what he and his Hands were capable of
>but now that you have seen it for yourself, even if its only been a few moments it makes you wonder at what he plans to accomplish with this level of destruction at his beckon call
>for less than a second a small flash comes from one of the buildings as you continue to run towards the city
>you would have missed it if you blinked
>just as the flash goes off a unicorn next to you plummets to the ground and is soon washed over by those following behind
>there's another flash from a different building and then another pony lay dead a mere moment later
"another of Manos' weapons..."
>another wave of blasts make there presence known bombarding your magical shield
>the strain on it is getting worse, the impacts making the magic begin to waver from continuous battery
>but why so severely?
>the flashes!
>they are taking out ponies assisting with the spell!
>you dont have time to think of a better plan, but you need to protect your ponies as best you can
"Everypony, stop assisting with the spell! I can handle it on my own!"
>you hope..
>its not much further, you just need to get close enough to the buildings that the weapons cant do as much damage
>as you continue to charge you search for Judice Lunae
>you find her a few ponies away smiling as she charges, a glint of excitement in her eyes
"Lunae! Command the night guards to take to the sky and get into that city! stop those weapons!"
>with a nod she begins to bark her own orders to the bat ponies under her command
>what pegasi are still with you join in the new aerial charge
>the blasts come again, but you are maintaining the shield on your own this time
>you stumble slightly from the force on your spell making several of your ponies pass you
>How many lives would have been lost just trying to get to the city if you weren't here?
>>27402502
>you are Manos
>"sir, our observers report that they are getting too close for our artillery to be effective"
>about time, how long have those guns been making your ears ring?
"give them one last barrage then arm yourselves accordingly and defend your post"
>with a salute the pony rushes off to relay your orders
>already the sound of gunfire has increased dramatically
>they must already have a few ponies in the city
"Roselight."
>heavy metallic footsteps make their way over to you before a equally metallic sounding voice responds
>"yes lord?"
"Im sure you are eager to prove your skills to me, but remember, your objective isnt to decimate guards. Its to stick close to me and prevent any harm from coming to me."
>"Yes my lord, I will never leave your side unless you command it."
>Aryanne is alreay staying as close as she can, her eyes sweeping the sky and the streets
>as you begin to walk forward you hear Aryannes voice between Roselights steps
>>"Abiecit clipeum, Roselight. Welcome to Manos' personal guard."
>down the road you can see Hands rushing down alleyways, presumably to get to new defensive positions, or to push back a wave of royals
>which is where you want to be.
"Cadence, If you were your Auntie.."
>turning to meet your pretty pink ponies glare you question your word choice regarding Celestia
>but the damage is already done
"in an assault, where would you be?"
>it she pauses for only a moment before responding in a very sure tone
>>>"Id be where I can protect, and be protected by my guards."
>you were thinking the same thing
>which means Celestia will be in the one place any of your bodyguards would hate to have to protect you
>the thick of the action.
"im sorry Aryanne, but your job is going to get really hard, really fast."
>perfect for Roselights first day.
>reaching into your pocket your fingers caress the Amulet stored there
>hopefully it will be enough.
>>27402505
>you are Marble Sunset
>you have dispatched several machine gun squads to the roofs of the taller buildings
>if Manos was right and they are just a hiding place for a Equestria ambush, you didint want to have too few ponies there to repel it.
>nor did you want to pull more than nessisary away from other positions
>there is a delicate balance that you hope you have found.
>"Marble, the royals have made their way into the city."
"do you know where they are heading?"
>quickly the pony lays out his map and weighs it down with bits of rock an rubble
>he glances over the map trying to find your current location for reference
>once its found he places his hoof down on it
>"if this is our current location, then the royalists have already pushed in here and... here, though thats just ground forces. With their batponies and pegasi they have taken a few smaller locations around the city"
"where is the bulk of the force located? Equestrias quite enjoy bunching up for attacks and trying to roll over whats in their way"
>"honestly sir, im not quite sure.. but with these two locations being the only ways the Royals have come in, id say one or both of those."
>If Celestia is really leading these ponies, then she needs to be your primary target.
>she will likely be where the battle is most brutal, doing what she can to turn the tide
>and if thats the case, Manos will likely be there too.
"find me the location of Princess Celestia. wherever she is, that will be our priority engagement zone."
>"yes sir, ill inform the troops to be on the lookout and report anything relating to her directly to you."
>you are Roselight
>and what a lovely day for a battle
>as commanded you stay close to your lord protecting him from any attackers
>your body, your armor, your being, is now his shield.
>just ahead a small force of Equestrians have spotted Manos and have already begun to charge
>"clear me a path. If you would be so kind."
"with pleasure lord Manos."
>>27402522
>even a shield can still be used as a weapon.
>you take your position in front of Manos as blasts of magic come from the charging ponies
>the machine gun on your armor roars to life
>those smart enough to hide or put up a defense are spared from its wrath, leaving the others to perish
>instead of letting those behind their magic remain undisturbed you continually fire bursts into their shields while advancing closer
>soon enough you are close enough to see the fear in their eyes and you stop firing and instead charge into them
>your body and armor collide with the first defensive spell shattering it and leaving the unicorn exposed
>the momentum from your bash keeps moving your forward making contact with the terrified spell caster knocking her to the ground
>a quickly as you can, you train your weapon on her and fire
>a splash of blood and a cut off scream is your reward before a sudden blast of magic hits you from behind
>the pony behind you has dropped his shield and has started doing whatever her can to attempt to bring you down
>large chunks of rubble are already floating around him preparing to be launched at you
>just as one is hurled at you the magic surrounding it changes color and slowly comes to a stop
>the unicorn throws another, just for it to be caught and stopped just the previous one
>in a panic he looks around for the cause
>he finds it in the smile and glowing horn of Cadence, the only princess to see the righteousness of Manos' cause.
>"Princess Caden--"
>the rocks are sent flying back at the pony
>and he was too distracted to put up any sort of defense against them.
"the way is clear lord Manos."
>you turn back to face the group and you give a glare under your helmet to Cadence
>she should not have assisted you unless it was required...
there will be more later today when i get out of work. this is just what i had finished last night
till then!
>>27402580
great
>>27402505
>"Abiecit clipeum, Roselight. Welcome to Manos' personal guard."
Awesome, it was about damn time!
>"Cadence, If you were your Auntie.."
Kek, poor Cadence.
>you turn back to face the group and you give a glare under your helmet to Cadence
>she should not have assisted you unless it was required...
Yes, that's our beloved pure Rose!
>>27402649
Thank ya kindly HS, can't wait for more!
Rolling for Hitler dubs.
>>27402649
thank you for the new green hs
From now on, we post like it's 1933.
Hey guys, did you hear about this Adolf dude in Germany becoming president or something? I hear he hates juice....
>>27404183
Yes.
>>27403732
Didn't he get rejected from art school? No way he'd make a good politician
boop
3d ponies made in any 3d software made by you or that you think is awesome
>>27405103
Yeah, but he apparently served in France during that nasty war a while back. I think that military men make good leaders.
>>27405695
What is this '3D Animation' you speak of?
>>27405899
Dubs confirm.
any 3d software
>>27405942
>>27405942
only good option.
What is good, my negroes?
I'm sorry for not really posting much the last several weeks.
Here; have RD's 109.
>>27406018
Good to see you again, LuftAnon.
Just remember which branch is clearly the best.
>pic related
>>27406054
>not posting the Manos version
cool
>>27406064
>Reichsmarine
You should change that filename. We don't want people thinking you're a 1920's German cuck.
Just sank a 17 ton schooner.
Is this kek worthy?
>>27406161
Really? A schooner? What did you sink it with?
>>27406653
a sharp stick
>>27406676
i think that would do it
>>27406676
Kek.
I surfaced within 100 meters of the schooner and put two 8.8cm rounds into its hull. This was enough to sink it.
>>27406161
How can a schooner be 17 tons?
Please explain to me how these numbers work herr Hinterburg sempai.
>>27406079
>Reichsmarine
Since Madhatter made this edit in anticipation of our naval endevour, Reichsmarine as in "Navy of Manos' Empire/Reich" is a very appropriate name for it.
>a 1920's German cuck.
The politicians and some parts of the populace were cucked yes, but not the armed forces!
Also some very innovative military designs were developed in the twenties due to the restrictions of the Dictate of Versailles. Picture related is one of them and it's beautiful!
Best Navy of the hearts incoming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4wlB6WcP2Q
>>27406818
It works like this.
>spot ship
>look at identification booklet
>approximate unloaded weight is displayed
>sink ship
>Captains Log shows the actual weight of the specific ship, cargo included.
>>27406846
Drinking some Earl Grey (yes, I realize the irony in drinking British tea) to celebrate that patrol (13 ships sunk total, including a ~10,000 ton merchant (inb4 juden).
>>27406875
Get this you pleb!
http://www.amazon.com/Me%C3%9Fmer-Feinster-Ostfriesen-Tee-Packs-Bags/dp/B004FM23TU/http://www.ostfriesland-tourism.com/my-ostfriesland/culinary/tealand-ostfriesland.html
>>27406054
>>27406064
>>27406837
any of you guys watchinghaifuri?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRlBmxthU8
>>27407108
>Watching anime
You realize this is a thread dedicated to German shit, right?
>>27407482
i am new to these threads but i always thought it was for https://youtu.be/zdTyTRnGn14
>>27407682
>mfw we've been talking about the siege of manehatten for 3+ threads in a row
https://youtu.be/8wbhDhnsqE0
.
>>27407786
>manehatten for 3+ threads in a row
>manehatten
clearly not paying attention, nor realizing how much time and effort goes into actual battles
>>27402580
>you are Celestia
>the streets of Vanhoover are a shadow of what they once were.
>the sound of Manos' weapons still ring out growing ever louder and numerous the further in your ponies go
>you need to be with them.
>keeping a close watch over your safety is a group of royal guards who have either been separated from their captains, or simply too afraid to get too far from you
>Judice Lunae and her night guard are nowhere to be found...
>"Princess, what are your orders?"
>a female earth pony donning your royal guard armor walks to your side
>her eyes are filled with fear but she still keeps a hold of herself
>you will keep her safe after all.
>thats what you promised them.
"we are going to find as many of my ponies as we can.. if we stick together we have a better chance of success..."
>Manos and his ponies will pick you apart if you split up into small groups
>the weapons they wield will make sure of that...
>>"over there!"
>above you in a building are several ponies in darkened uniforms pointing at you and quickly turning one of their larger weapons at you
>>"call it in! we need to keep them here as long as we-"
>with your magic you reach out and grab the ponies pulling them down to you and your companions
>they struggle against your grip but they cannot escape
>one holds a crystal in his hoof and appeared to be trying to speak to it
"what have you done with my citizens!"
>the one with the crystal spits his response at you
>>"they are somewhere safe! safe and away from you and your sister!"
>"how could you say they are safe then?!"
>the pony from before shouts at your captives
>"how could anypony think they are safe if they are with you!"
>the stallion in your grip glares back at her
>>"i could say the same for you royalist! haven't you heard of the Canterlot Crimes?!"
"the what?"
>>"dont act like you dont know Princess, your sister ordered the execution of the royal guards in canterlot.. and anyone she even remotely suspected of assisting the Reich"
>>27407786
>tfw no one is talking about the possible defection of Twilight Sparkle
>tfw no one is talking about why the sisters haven't noticed Comrade Starlight's bullshit.
>tfw no one is talking about Rarity being a contact in Manos' network.
>tfw no one is talking about how Rainbow Dash is taking being maginalized.
>>27408354
everyone likes Manehatten more i suppose...
or they know HS will write about it and decide to not talk about anything.
>>27408351
>you are Manos
>and there are muffled voices coming from your pocket
>reaching in you pull out one of the communication crystals given to you
>as it comes out the conversation becomes clearer
>"my sister is not a criminal! you are being told lies!"
>both you and Cadence recognize the voice immediately
>slowly you bring the crystal closer and listen in
>you are Celestia again
>these ponies cant be telling the truth.
>there is no way Luna would do these things or be able to hide them from you.
>but.. it would explain why she sent you so suddenly...
"no, you have just been tricked by Manos and his lies."
>>"its not Manos who i heard it from. Nor was it any of my brothers and sisters before you accuse them."
>the other captive speaks from behind his comrade
>>>"its true, these stories have come from ponies fleeing your cities! fleeing your sister!"
>they are too far gone.
>they truly believe you and Equestria are in the wrong.
>even after over a thousand years of peace, they think you are wrong.
"take them captive."
>you look back to your ponies
"they can provide us with information about the city.."
>you release them from your magic as your guards secure them
>the one pony with the crystal smiles back at you smugly as he is taken away
>>"Celesita.."
"what..."
>the pony drops the crystal at your feet as he is walked past you
>>"Manos would probably like to say a few words..."
>you stare at the pony confused before a voice comes from the ground by your hooves
>more specifically from the crystal laying there
>"its been a while Princess. How is your sister?"
>>27408733
>there is no way Luna would do these things or be able to hide them from you.
Holy shit she doesn't know! I don't think she'll be able to handle the weight of the truth and my defector senses are tingling.
>"its been a while Princess. How is your sister?"
Happening!
>>27408733
>>27408351
bonus late night green? nice.
Hump.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncAhOkL42Ck
>>27408354
We really should talk about things like that. I'm sure we will get around to it
>mfw we're not going to see any major progression I'm the story until 2-3 threads from now.
>>27412655
2-3 threads.
where are you getting that guess from? we are about 1/4 of a thread now.
>>27412663
How long have we been talking about fucking Vanhoover?
>>27412904
talking about or actually being in?
We only got into Vanhoover in the last real thread, then one died early and this was made.
>>27412655
>>27412663
>>27412904
>>27412968
you make a good point.ill speed things up in the next update
>>27412655
>>27412904
Don't listen to this degenerate. It's true we've been in Vanhoover for a bit but this fag doesn't take the different aspects of this battle that need to be addressed into account. A lot goes into taking a city and a lot more than that is going on right now.
If you want to speed things up, do so but please don't rush through it to the point the quality suffers cause one guy is an impatient fuck.
>>27412985
you cant please everyone HS. Do what you planned on doing and we will either like it, or we wont. Thats just how it is.
>>27394307
>Check for the thread every day, never being able to find it
>Check archive for recent posts
>Shows there's one currently up, but wont show in catalogue
I don't know what the fuck is going on, but I blame the jews.
>>27414757
seems legit
>>27415637
Bump
So I have the lines and stuff done. Im trying to find a good color for them without the blues and greens being too saturated. Haven't been able to draw much with my irregular work schedule
>>27416305
I'd say light pink and blueish gray.
>>27414757
Oh shit. I've been found out.
Overtime work bump
>>27417674
Got off work and going to bed bump. Don't let this die fags.
>>27420182
TRAITOR!
It's 1940. Post a target for me, and I will attempt to locate and sink it.
>>27424027what are you even playing/doing
have to work late tonight but i got some green done on my break. by itself its not post worthy but when i get home ill be sure to finish it up for you all.
>>27424346
based HS
>>27424066
Silent Hunter III, newfag.
>>27424978not a newfag, just normally don't read non HS posts because there is basically no reason to because we have no other content
>>27425170
>no other content
>>27425170
This to be honest familia
I do enjoy the art work and the occasional post from Black Hand or Royalist but there really isn't much else
We don't even have discussion
>>27394307
>I do enjoy the art work and the occasional post from Black Hand or Royalist
>Black Hand or Royalist
>Black Hand
>Royalist
>>27426552
Sorry, forgot to put my name on that.
>>27426596
Just not into Silent hunter III. Or U-boats
I'm honestly just waiting for the capture of the ports so that I can continue my own green.
>be Silent Hunter
>you wonder what is taking 'Manos' (hint hint) so damn long to capture the ports.
>at this rate, your prototype will rust before it can be tested.
>at the moment, you are staying in a small camp outside of Vanhoover
>apparently, other scientists are wanting to look at the ports.
>something about a new kind of ship designed to greatly increase the trade capacity of the Reich.
>another group of scientists want to check the depth of the ports, and the size of the shipyards
>apparently, someone had the idea of putting cannons, BIG cannons, on boats
>those idiots don't realize that you were the first to think of that. You were the first to have the idea to put a gun on the deck of a ship (in your case, your U-Boat).
>every day and night is constant activity, both in and out of the city
>of course, you don't dare set hoof in the city, but you often walk along the coastline outside of the city during the day, imagining seeing your prototype sailing proudly, the crew saluting you from the sea.
>>27412655
>>27412904
Is it safe to say that anon is you Wilhelm? >>27427168
>>27427336
Nope. I can't say that I disagree with him, though.
Don't get me wrong, I love HS's writing; it's just that the story seems to be kind of dragging as of late. I have to say that things started to pick up with the last post.
>>27427993
Hello /pone/
>>27429394
What about the OP?
>>27416305
theyre not even finished yet, and they already made me unf
>>27408733
"wouldn't YOU like to know?!"
>the crystal stays silent
>"...yeah, i would. that's why i asked."
"well you CAN'T!"
>you can hear some muffled words
>and a small whisper
>"man, what's this bitch's problem?"
"return my citizens to me this instant, Anon!"
>"-hahaha, i'll never- wait, fuck you, my name is Manos!"
"RETURN THEM TO ME OR FEEL MY WRATH!"
>"oh please, what can you do? you only control the gay sun."
>there's more silence
>"...fuck. kinda forgot about that..."
>one of your guards grabs your attention
>"what are your orders, princess?"
>you turn to him and straighten yourself out
"find An-"
>-wait, is that him right there?
>a short distance away, you can see three heads poking out from the inside of a store.
>you can see a blond mane, 'Manos', and the mane of a pony that you wished hadnt lost her way.
>he makes eye contact
>"-oh shit get down, get down!"
>you bring the crystal closer to your ear
>"fuck, i think she saw us. you think she saw us?"
>"i dont know, Anon."
>"yeah may- GODDAMN IT, MY NAME IS MANOS!"
"i can see you over there!"
>Cadence pops her head out
>"fuck you bitch, no you can't!"
"guards, seize them!"
>"oh HELL NAW"
>Anon starts firing that weapon of his at your guards
>luckily you anticipated the attack and put up a shield around them
>then a small click comes from it
>"oh shit, i dont have any magazines left!"
>"-i think there's some magazines next to the counter, but they're pretty old."
>"not those magazines, you flaming retard!"
>you see him look around frantically, then finally look at you
>"EAT SHIT BITCH!"
>he flings his weapon at your face
>because of the shields around your ponies, you can't block it
>it hits you square in the muzzle, and the three take off running while you're disoriented
>"I AM FATE!"
>>27429717you're a shit Bluebirdd, I hope you know that.
>>27408733
>hesitantly you bring the crystal closer with your magic
"Manos?"
>"indeed, im glad to hear from you again Princess, I hope things are going well for you."
>the ponies around you are getting the same level of enjoyment out of his tone as you are.
>which is to say, very little.
"Manos, how many lives to you tend to ruin before this comes to an end?"
>"ah, so rude, but i cant be to upset, i was going to say the same to you."
"Manos! you have single-handedly brought more death and destruction to Equestria than any point in our history! and yet ponies somehow love you for it."
>you dont even notice the tears beginning to steam down your face
"you have spent your entire time in Equestria changing it into your own personal toy box, you dont even care about the lives of all those you harm in the process!"
>there is no response from Manos, so you continue
"for once, just think of all the families and lives you are destroying with every decision you have made. How can you do this and still find a way to think you are in the right when all you do is cause-"
>another voice interrupts you from the crystal
>>"Dont you DARE blame Manos."
"Cadence?"
>>"This war didnt even have to come to be Celestia, Manos has offered on many occasions a chance at peace!"
"do you really believe that he would have-"
>>"You have refused to end this Celestia, not him! And your actions have cost many more lives than Manos' have. For thousands of years you and Luna have led Equestria and were seen as the most powerful beings in existance, yet ponies lived in fear, fear of predators, fear of chaos, and fear of your sister!"
>you are Manos
>and you just stand back and smile as Cadence is doing your dirty work for you.
>she has the crystal gripped tightly in her magic and is ranting at her Auntie loud enough for even the ponies in the buildings to hear her
>>27429820
>if you look close enough you can even see small cracks in the crystal from the pressure of her grip
>she is such a pretty pony when she is angry.
>just like her Auntie.
"Cadence, would you be so kind as to give my back my crystal."
>you hold out your hand and Cadence's eyes nearly burn a hole into the poor thing before she finally places it in your palm
>the look in her eyes clearly shows that she wants to say more to defend you and villainize Celestia but she keeps quiet
>"Cadence im sorry that things between us have been strained, but you need to understand that-"
"its me again. And while im sure you two could go on for days theres a little bit of a war going on."
>"I dont know what you did to convince her that you are the good one in this fight Anonymous, but your lies will be exposed one day."
>...
>what did she call you?
>now its your turn then and you're done playing games
>you bring the crystal close to your lips so everything you say will be as clear as day
"Princess... You want a chance to end this war?"
>for a moment there is silence then came a determined "Yes"
>you look around at your surroundings searching for anything that sticks out clearly
>eventually you find what you are looking for
>there is a small park left nearly untouched besides a few small craters here and there
>a signreads "welcome to Flora Park"
"Ill be waiting for you at Flora park. We can settle this dispute face to face."
>with that you drop the already cracked and weakened crystal to the ground
>you dont need to hear Celestia
"Aryanne. I have orders for you."
>you are Roselight
>did Celestia call Lord Manos "Anonymous"?
>its possible you could have been mistaken, as you were more concerned with the likelihood of royal guards attacking from anywhere
>you shift uneasily in your armor as you look to see Manos speaking in private with Aryanne and Cadence
>blessed with the chance to be one of Manos' personal guard the need to keep an eys on anyone and everyone comes over you
>>27429832
>eys
should be eye* of course i see that as i post and I die a bit inside
>>27429832
>that includes Cadence, the Equestrian princess and temptress
>just because she seems to dislike Celestia, does not mean she wont have her own motives.
>the only creature who has your complete trust, is Lord Manos.
>no one else.
>you are Manos
"is that understood Aryanne?"
>Aryanne responds with a salute
>"yes sir! ill have it set as soon as possible."
"I wont take any chances Aryanne. I want everything that can be spared dedicated to it."
>an eager smile comes over her face as she ends the salute
>"I am your shield Manos, this mission is my day to day job. I will not disappoint you."
>you smile back at her and pat her shoulder
"I know you wont Aryanne. I know you wont."
>with that she leaves to carry out your orders while Cadence takes Aryanne's place
>"Manos, I know you must be concerned about Celestia to some extent. I just want to tell you that im by your side no matter what."
>she extends her wing around you and smiles softly though her eyes clearly have worry there is also a hidden excitement in them
"Thank you Cadence, I know you are always here for me."
>"I just thought you might want to hear me say it. Sometimes its just what someone needs in a stressful time"
>you move in close to the pink Alicorn and embrace her in your arms
>she gladly returns the embrace before bringing you in for a kiss
>as you kiss her you are reminded of your initial reason for letting this romance blossom
>and you want to think thats the reason you have kept her so close to you.
>but you would be lying to yourself if you didn't acknowledge your own growing affection for her
>as the kiss ends you look into her beautiful purple eyes
"Cadence"
>"yes Manos?"
"I want you to know that no matter what Celestia does or says, I love you"
>her eyes water and she kisses you again
>"I know Manos, I love you too. More than Ive ever loved anyone"
>Shining is probably turning in his gave right now.
>>27429849
grave* god damn im tired.
sorry there wasn't a whole lot to post, but like i said i did most of it on break during my longer work day, i get out early tomorrow so ill be sure to get to work on this as soon as i can and have more green for you guys.
sorry for what im sure are numerous spelling errors in this post compared to others
>Youre a little filly from manehattan
>Loud "boom" like sonds are heard in the whole city
>You see ponies running, injured, or just trying to get somewhere safe
>You see blood, corpses
>Youre absolutely terrified
>You cant find your parents
>Some ponies in a strange black uniform took them, and many other ponies
>Your parents told you to run, as fast as you could
>They told you they'd meet you outside of the city
>That was like two hours ago
>You were heading outside of the city, but while you were walking, you heard more of those booms near you
>You saw how a pegasus fell from a cloud, blood driping from her mouth, with a big hole in her troath
>When she hits the ground, she tries to look up
>She sees you
>Drowning in her own blood, she tries to talk
>But she couldnt
>Instead, you only hear gargling sounds, with more blood coming from her mouth
>Terrified by that experience you start to run faster
>"Im sorry mom and dad, im sorry mom and dad" was the only thing you had in your mind
>Maybe you could have saved them
>Or stayed with them
>As you ran, the booms started to fade
>You found a now abandoned building
>It scared you, but you remembering what you just saw
>You finally decide to enter
>Tired, and traumatized, you decide to rest there
>You hide under a table in the second floor of the building
>You should've stayed with your parents
>What if they end just like that pegasus?
>What if you never get to see them again?
>As your mind goes to darker places, tears start forming up in your eyes
>. . .
>But maybe theyll find you
>After all
>Theyre very smart
>And strong
>Yes, theyll find you
>They will find you
>They will...
>Find you...
>>27429849
HS, it's killing me. Is Manos a reincarnation of the Führer?
>>27430362if you believe he is.
>>27430392
Aw hell naw. I want a straight 'yes' or 'no' answer.
>>27429717
>>27430534
I dont
>>27398090
Holocaust never would've happened if Hitler had something like 4chan to learn how to deal with trolls.
>they just won't listen to my clearly superior arguments
>I explained over and over why I was right and even some other people agreed that I was right
>he even said "SUUUUUUUUUUURE I believe you. You are clearly right."
>he agreed!!!!!
Hitler was an autistic spaz who never learned how to joke and make friends.
>>27430950
But he was an amazing autistic spaz who never learned how to joke and make friends
>>27408351
>haven't you heard of the Canterlot Crimes?!"
>"the what?"
The truth hurts Sunbutt.
>>27408412
>or they know HS will write about it and decide to not talk about anything.
Very much this!
I want to be surprised too.
>>27413217
>>27413437
These!
>>27416305
Very nice, can't wait for the finished product.
>>27426552
They will return!
>>27429832
>Anonymous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnMlNJqlf1c
>>27429849
>but you would be lying to yourself if you didn't acknowledge your own growing affection for her
Do not want.
>I love youAgain?!That's even worse...
>Shining is probably turning in his gave right now.
Roselight in her armour too.
>>27429941
It's all good man! Take your time and don't rush things, just ignore the whining faggots and do your thing. As always, can't wait for more and thank you for the swell new green!
>>27430534
Manos is god only because ponies believe he is. Why he shouldn't be reincarnation of the Führer if we believe it is? It's just a choice between believing in it and not believing it.
>>27429941
thank you for the new green
>>27427168
>in fact, you've been so bored waiting here, that you've actually improved upon your design (pic related)
>originally, your plan was to have only one tube for an underwater projectile, but you started thinking
>Why not have multiple tubes in case you come across a group of ships?
>also, why not improve upon the design of the 'machine gun', and make a rapid firing cannon with smaller shells? You imagine that this weapon would make enemy pegasi attacks nearly impossible.
>this new weapon you've thought of could find use on land, sea, and even in the air?
>your buddy Steel Wings back in the Reich sent you a letter that he had made a few conceptual designs for a self propelled flying machine!
>he said something about taking the designs to the head of the R&D branch, as Manos is currently being a total badass in Vanhoover.
>>27433106
You should get a pastebin, Wilhelm.
>>27433170
>mfw I don't know how to do that shit, or access my green from older threads.
Such is why posting from mobile sucks ass.
>>27433184
Can someone link the threads where I've posted green?
>>27433106
You fuck to much with the canon of the main story, we had that kind of insolence before and it was disgusting.
Be more modest and take a look at Black Hand's and a Royalist's works, that's how you write a proper Backgrounds of Fate story!
I'm going to ignore and filter you anyway from now on.
Goodbye forever and Heil Manos!
>>27433220
I had a feeling that the last post was going a bit too far. Everyone feel free to go ahead and disregard it.
>>27433184
>>27433194
I smell dangerous amounts of unprofessionalism from you.
Be warned!
>>27433278
oh shit she's back i mean welcome back ms harsh wilhelm i hope you are a quick learner..
>>27433278
sweatingintensifies.jpg
Uh. D-don't worry ma'am; I'll try not to disappoint you.
>>27433278
Good day to you Miss Harshwhinny, we missed you!
>>27433278
Guess who's back, back again.
Whinny's back; tell a friend.
So, how does this 'Discord' thing work? Is it basically just a chat channel for us?
>>27433558
If I had to guess, its like teamspeak or skype. Not sure if its just text chat or speaking. Havent used it myself
And Voila!! I put a ton of effort in this, so i hope you guys like it. Multi coloured manes is what i need a bit of practice on, but im sure its good.
Also, id hate to impose, but should I use my namefag for future projects?
>>27434634
Nice, looks really well done!Porn when
>>27434634
The Manos thread can consider themselves lucky to have an artist of your caliber here.
>>27434707
Never.
>>27434634
>should I use my namefag for future projects?
yes.
>>27434634
yescalf hug, you can
>>27434634
I was about to say something about their appearance, then I remembered that they are, indeed, crystal pones.
Well done Herr Kunstwerk.
>>27435372
>inb4 everyone becomes a namefag
>>27435807
well anon, if they namefag its much easier to filter the ones you dont like.
>>27435927
Y-yeah. The ones you DON'T like.
R-right?
Could someone explain to me what the premise of these threads is? I never did hang around enough to understand what's going on, but is it something like a Fuhrer-like anon makes Fourth Reich in Equestria, with ponies?
>>27437833
Yes. read the Human Superiority pastebin in OP
>>27437856
Cheers, mate. Will have a look. I guess I was confused, like the other anon. Thinking it was something based on that 60's film.
>>27437977
the name was made as a joke in one of the earliest threads and just stuck
>>27438020
I wasn't here for that. What was the premise of the joke?
>>27438062
honestly i dont even remember anymore. at the time it was entertaining though. even having OP images of the title of that bad movie and the MST3K title screen of it.
it was something along the lines of the ponies following him being his hands and he was changing each of their own fates and the fate of Equestria with every action or decision he made. Anonymous eventually got renamed to Manos because everyone decided that was his unofficial name anyway and that it was always in the OP
>>27438185
I DO remember that.
>no Manos story on FIMfiction
I'll fix that this summer.
>>27439394Featured on Equestria Daily
>p8
>>27434634
Beautiful work Anon!
>>27434812
Fucking this!
page 10 bump
Well gents, today is the day.
Today, the ship medic Adalbert Lüders will be removing my ingrown toenail.
Seeing as we need to conserve any and all medication on board, this will be done without anesthetics of any kind.
The good doctor has been kind enough to provide me with a wooden plank to bite down on once the procedure begins.
>>27443394
I wish you luck Wilhelm...
>>27443394
film it with your crappy phone i want to hear you scream like the little fat piggy you are
>>27434707
you dont need porn to fap to those qt's
>>27443601
What phone? How would a telephone work on a U-Boat?
Two more hours, gents.
Bumping from work
>>27444226
How would you post an internet image board in 1940?
>>27444971
Wait. This isn't enigma chat?
Slow day today. Have an Aryanne doodle
>>27445214
>slow day
>am about to lose a toenail
>>27445235
have fun
>>27445235
Meant for myself, sorry. Do they have any alcohol to numb yourself with? Honestly wishing you the best, worst stuff ive had to deal with is getting shots in my arse after pulling a neck tendon. Can't imagine how a ingrown nail's going to be
>>27445293
In all seriousness, I'm going to a professional medical center. I'm sure I'll be alright.
But, for the sake of Wilhelm's character development, it's gonna hurt like hell.
>>27445313
https://youtu.be/_HqBvv_cJd0
>at the medical center
>>27444888
Dub trips will not go in checked
>>27445474
>in checked
>in
>>27445535
Unchecked, my apologies
Boop
>>27445324
Bad news chaps, the nail's not coming out until next Wednesday.
>>27445313
>>27446971
As someone who's had a nail completely removed, the only painful part was the shot, since it's put directly into your nerve of your toe. Not sure if they do things the same from where I live, but if you chose to watch, prepare to see some fuck shit.That includes then slicing the nail fold, then actually shoving scissors under your nail to detach it. You won't feel any pain, it's like pushing two fingers against each other, but in your toe.
>>27447058
Thank you for sharing. You have eased my fears, anon.
,
Bump before bed. Don't let me down, faggots.
>>27449309
>9
You fucks are lucky I couldn't sleep.
>>27449961
>>27449309
Thank you for the extra bump
>>27449961
>implying you need sleeping
>>27445214
Cute!
>>27445214
breddy gud
>>27443394
it's just a toenail Wilhelm. You'll live. You'd rather lose that than your toe or even foot.
Stay Strong.
Last day of finals.
Wish me luck.
>>27450488
Everytime.
I blame the screen's light and not my lack of discipline.
Remember kids, it's never your fault, if you cannot find someone to blame, blame an inanimate object !
>>27446971
One day Wilhelm, one day
>>27451322
This is my typical course of action as well
>>27451941
No, Ed, No!
>>27434634
>>27445214
Sweet! More pretty please!
>>27434634
MOAR!PRONTO!
>>27427168
>be Silent Hunter
>day whatever outside of Vanhoover
>be bored as bored as Discord in stone
"Well, I'm bored. Might as well go for ANOTHER walk."
>start taking your usual daily walk
>even though it's late afternoon, it's still bright enough to see the ports of Vanhoover from the top of 'your' hill, where you often do your work on nice days.
>once you get to the top of the hill, you gaze upon what will be the prize for capturing the city of Vanhoover, it's ports.
>You often find it almost amusing as to how the ports, now void of ships (stupid royalists don't know how to transport military equipment by ship, apparently), is always so calm, despite the small skirmishes that often occur right next to the water.
>the unaffected nature of the ports reminds you of your dear leader, Lord Manos, and how despite all the hardships that he has been through, he still looks like an extremely strong and healthy monkey thing.
>>27455429
>well, enough of that; it's getting late.
>start walking back to the camp.
>nothing of note really happens on your walk back.
>things only get interesting once get closer to the camp.
>your hear dozens of voices..... singing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcTh1tS-3oU
>"Vor der Kaserne, vor dem grossen Tor"
>this is very unusual, the scientists rarely sing or stuff like that
>"Stand eine laterne, und steht sie noch davor"
>you enter the camp, and find multiple campfires set up away from the.... new tents?
>"So wollen wir uns da wieder sehen, bei der Laterne wollen wir stehen"
>Soldiers set up camp next to the scientists! While you don't particularly have any objections, you wish that you were informed beforehand.
>"Wie einst Lili Marleen, wie einst Lili Marleen."
>Eh, buck it. This looks like fun.
>you approach one of the fires
>one of the soldiers turns his head towards you, grins, and silently offers you a spot on the log he is seated on.
>you oblige and seat yourself.
>you decide to start the next verse.
"Schon rief der Posten, sie blasen Zapfenstreich,"
>several other soldiers around the fire look at you, smile, then start singing with you.
"Das kann drei Tage kosten, Kamerad, ich komm sogleich"
>other groups of soldiers at their own campfires hear your group singing, and start to join in one by one.
"Da sagten wir auf Wiedersehen, wie gerne wollt ich mit dir gehen"
>at this point, nearly the entire camp, scientists included, have joined in.
"Mit dir, Lili Marleen, mit dir Lili Marleen!"
bumpen
>>27455657
Huh. I was expecting some kind of response for throwing in Lili Marleen...
>>27456830
its a slow day
>>27456882
Indeed it is. Fortunately, we might get some green from HS tomorrow.
here's hoping
bump 9
>>27455657
>you approach one of the fires
>one of the soldiers turns his head towards you, grins, and silently offers you a spot on the log he is seated on.
Kameradschaft is something really great.
>>27459596
It's something I took out of a war movie I saw a long time ago. I don't remember anything but the scene where the outsider is welcomed by the Germans.
My children, where have you all gone?
>>27459983
fuck off fake
>>27460160
If he's Canadian, it'd be
>Fuck off special flake
>>27455657
Any ideas on what to write next?
bampu no page 9
Need to brainstorm more ideas at work today. So have more Aryanne
>>27461735
I also have this small thing on Queenie's egg. It's sorta a different way of coloring for me, so i may or may not continue it
>>27461735
>>27461758
Thank you so much for drawing for us!
>Need to brainstorm more ideas
You could add an elated/crazed Copper Coin studying the egg to that picture.
yes there will be green, i was fortunate enough to be given a 2 day ticket off the ride by scruff.
but im back
>>27461917
Ohshitnigga.jpg
Do it!
>>27462287
>a 2 day ticket off the ride by scruff
damn that bastard
what did you do?
also
can't wait for you new green sir
>>27463047
He was being an ebil nahtzee with all of his antisementic posts.
>>27455657
>the next morning
>you wake up, groggy from the long night of singing and drinking with the newly arrived soldiers
>you step outside your tent to find that most of their tents are already packed up
>you quickly locate Swift Spirit (the soldier who offered you a spot last night), and ask him where they're going.
>"I think you already know where we're going, Silent."
>Swift looks off towards the city limits of Vanhoover, which are less than a kilometer away.
>after all the necessary goodbyes are out of the way, you give Swift a quick salute before he rejoins his unit, and starts marching towards the city.
"May Manos be with you, Swift Spirit."
>time to get back to your boring routine of walking and listening to the other scientists babble on about their big ships.
>you know that your prototype will be more influential than anything these fools have designed.
>>27429849
>you are Roselight
>the sounds of battle are echoing throughout the city around you
>and yet Manos remains here in a unprotected area of Vanhoover standing in the center of a park waiting for his enemies to come to him
>if this is what being his personal guard is like, then you have already gained some more respect for Aryanne and her ponies.
>a small sound echos in your armors helmet, singling that the crystal powering it is starting to run low
>hopefully this armors former operator has replaced the reserve crystal since the initial attack
>already the armor has become slightly heavier
>from the corner of your eye you spot a royal guard walking down the street
>the mare spots you just as you raise your weapon and take aim
>"wait! WAIT! dont fire!"
>Manos looks over from the center of the park where he is sitting with Cadence to you and the mare
"You wear the armor of my foe, and are attacking what is now rightfully his city."
>the mare closes her eyes and readies herself for you to fire while still speaking
>"We were told to meet with Manos here! please dont fire!"
>just before you fire your machine gun you feel it lifted and removed from your armor by magic and tossed aside
>another voice comes from your side
>>"We have had to face more than enough violence and death to get here my little pony."
>turning to face the new threat you come face to face with Princess Celestia herself you own weapon in her magic
>you stare on at the Princess of Equestria from within your helmet
"no more than you deserve tyrant."
>you are Manos
>once you saw the glow of Celestias magic disarm Roselight you and Cadence have made your way over to the aggressive mares
"Princess, Lay down the weapon. This Mare is one of my personal guard, she is just doing her job."
>Celestia looks over to you an unreadable expression on her face
>"and what of the Guards in the employ of Equestria? they were innocent of crimes yet they have been met with worse... fates."
>>27464878
>you smile, amused at her choice of words
"I couldn't agree more, your sister has been putting her hoof down rather harshly on her own, hasn't she?"
>her expression becomes a glare and she turns the weapon to you
>as she does Roselight charges into her with all her might and the added weight of her armor
>the weapon drops from her grip as the two collide
>Celestia doesnt fall but she is shocked that an unarmed earth pony would charge into her like that
"did you ever once start to think about why my ponies follow me so faithfully? why the numbers of my citizens keep growing while yours drop?"
>she remains silent but her eyes say that she is indeed curious
>you motion to the weapon on the ground
"I provide safety for them, I give them the ability to become more than what they were not as individuals but as a whole."
>you look around to the city completely turning your back to the Princess
"look at Vanhoover! its only been a few days and yet its been captured, fortified, and made ready for your attack. The weapons being used made and manufactured by ponies in the Reich to make them stronger than anything they have ever seen before."
>"so you offer them weapons to kill each other? thats what they want? forgive me for not being eager to do the same.."
>you sigh
>clearly she doesnt get it.
"No celestia, thats not what I mean, I give them reason to not be afraid of things stronger than they are! instead of cowering and waiting for someone like you or I to help solve a problem they overcome it!"
>your turn back to her again
"in your thousand years or more as the Princess of Equestria how often has the guard actually solved a problem? have they put a stopped beasts attacking? no. Have they prevented crimes and war?"
>you look to Roselight and then Cadence, both of which are wearing either armor or a uniform with your mark
"apparently not..."
>>27464899
>"Manos. the other ponies here might believe in what you are saying, they might think they are doing what they believe is best, but Equestria has been at peace for generations, there has been to conflict, no reason for them to need the weapons you now create!"
>she is right in that regard. But she has failed to see the world as a whole.
"Equestria hasnt had need for them, you are correct. They have not had a battle or war with lives being lost like this in ages. But what of the rest of the world Celestia? the Griffon Kingdom was more than willing to start a fight, the Zebras eager to gain new lands, and the bat ponies have swarmed into your military once Luna, who now kills your own guards to secure her own control, has returned to military command. Equestria hasnt had need of the weapons in the past, but you were failing to see the future."
>you are Celestia
"Failing to see the future!? Manos anything that would have been a threat to Equestria before you came could have been overcome"
>"by you or the Elements correct!? not by your ponies! or even by common sense!"
>Manos reaches into his pocket and pulls out the Amulet
>"Do you even know where I got this?! this Powerful artifact that can rival your elements of Harmony?!"
>the thought never really occurred to you before.
>you were always so concerned with Manos having it, yet you never thought of where it was found
"Where did-"
>"it was being sold in a shop for a handful of bits! and it was going to be purchased by a pony to use for revenge! and you wouldnt have had any idea until it was too late."
>the Amulet starts to glow in Manos' grip
>"And Sombra, Sombra possessed another. instead of securing that you just let it go without a fuss, whats more it was in the same place as another one! Each of these items of immense power were jut laying around Celestia, Laying around under your nose."
"Manos you cannot expect me to know where everything in Equestria is!"
>>27464910
>your words fall on deaf ears
>Manos continues to rant at you
>"and to top it all off Celesita you are doing it again..."
>the Amulet slowly stops glowing and Manos starts to control himself again
>"but this time its not a item of power being carelessly unattended. Its a power hungry sister."
>you are Judice Lunae
>you stand with your lunar guard in a building overlooking the Princess and Manos' meeting
>from here you can easily see the large force of Black Hands moving around the park
>most of them are wearing the same armor as the pony who attacked Celestia
>"Lunae, Celestia is in danger, what are your orders?"
>the guard takes a step forward ready to follow your orders
>with a hoof your block his advance
"we do nothing."
>"nothing? are you sure thats-"
>you silence the lunar guard with a glare
"My orders came from Princess Luna herself. disobey and you will be labeled a traitor to Equestria, and no better than those Hands down there."
>looking back down at the scene all you can see is Manos standing there.
>Standing there and thinking hes won...
"Not all of your plans will work as well as you imagine them to, sir..."
>you are Aryanne
>the block around the park has been surrounded by a mixed force of Operators and Black Hands
>Marble offered to send a few tanks he had kept in reserve but they aren't exactly quiet
>the suits of armor themselves are already pushing it when it comes to setting up an ambush
>in the park you can see Manos Cadence and Aryanne standing with Celestia
>some of course more eager to see the Princess than others
>you'd be surprised if Cadence has said a single word to her by the way she is glaring at her.
>"Commander we are in position. Give the word and we will advance and bring this conflict to an end."
"good, stay in position until i give the word... Manos was clear on what he wanted me to wait for."
>the Operator gives you a nod but keeps his weapon ready
>Everything has gone just as Manos has wanted.
>>27465025
oh shit man
>>27465025
>>27465025
>Mfw Celly still doesn't believe that Luna is taking over
>>27465633
What is happening in that pic?
>>27466143
Some bomb-ass tea
>>27466143
One of the greatest fetishes any man could wish to be able to perform.
>>27466204
Uhhhmmmm.
>>27465633
>>27465025
This is some bomb ass green Anon
BUBUBUBUUUUBUBUBUBUMP
Seems like everytime I come to bump we lose 3 or 4 posts to scruffy
>>27468686
You're doing it wrong...behold! Bump
Who's ready for some more U-Boat green?
>>27468922
Dubs demand a response
>>27468922
Do it Wilhelm. Do it for the (you), and do it for the Reich.
>>27463865
>this is it
>you've waited long enough
>you are going to conduct your tests on the ports tonight.
>you know that if you wait like the other scientists, you'll never get a chance to survey the ports, as they'll be put into immediate service.
>you grab all of your equipment needed for your tests, mainly measuring equipment and a few lead lines (used to find the depth of a body of water).
>taking one last look at the camp, you head into the now war-torn city.
>you have with you a map of the city with already renamed streets (as the city will be 'reichified').
>as you are entering the city from the Northeast, your best bet is to keep to the 'Schonberger Strasse', which connects to the 'Werfstrasse', which leads right to the eastern half of the primary port.
>It's about a two kilometer walk once you enter the city
>you keep to the wrecked buildings, as they seem like they would make good camouflage.
>you come across a few patrols, all of which are Reich soldiers. You avoid them nonetheless, as the city is currently off-limits to 'non-military personnel'.
>apparently, you don't qualify as 'military personnel', despite the fact that you are designing ships for the future 'Reichsmarine'.
>it's still somewhat light out. Enough to see, but not that far.
>you hear several of those lumbering 'operators' rushing to new positions several times.
>one patrol got especially close to you. You heard them saying something about Manos and Celestia. Of course, that's none of your concern.
>after nearly an hour of sneaking your way to the port, you finally see it.
>and there are several guards there
>buck....
>suddenly, one of them pulls out one of those communication crystals and listens to someone on the other end
>"Pack it up! We're needed at Manos' position!"
>and just like that, they leave.
"Huh. That worked out nicely."
