Nemesis Ploy? Further Investigation Needed

Well, after a quick trip back to the lab and melding the Rikti Alloys into the empty shell of a ZR Assault Alpha Model, I have created some fairly serviceable battle armour. I modelled the aesthetics to match an Arachnos Bane Commando and think I have improved on both the form and function.

Since I got word from Technician Naylor in Nerva that he required more assistance with his Portal research, I headed over with Ares Mk2 and my new suit to see what I could do (Naylor always seems to send me in as an assault squad, but never gives me time to meddle with the portal technology itself - has he got orders to stop me from doing so?)

Well, when I arrived in this dimension, as expected the Nemesis Army were there, but they didn't attack me. Not even once. Well, since they wanted to play nice I healed a couple of them and shielded a Jaeger that was in over its head. But, I don't trust them... they're up to something. I just don't know what yet.

Surveillence Report Intercepted

Source: Unknown - Trans-Dimensional Communication
Clearance Level: Bravo-Tango Five

Content: Sub-Commander, we have identified the subject in report DIS-1NF crossing into Platoon Five's sub-dimension. We have advised all troops to treat the subject as a friendly as per standing orders within the report.

The subject seems to have been decieved by the ploy - it was noted that he both healed our troops as well as provided them with forcefielding against the Devouring Earth abominations and meddling Longbow.

Of note, the subject is wearing some form of new armoured suit. It far surpasses that of any previous design we have seen. Between the suit and the forcefields the subject projects we may be hard-pressed if he sees through the deception.

Commander out.

Correction Time for Longbow

Well, now that the lab has been straightened up and I have made contact with my old colleague Doc Bot, I was finally able to venture into Spider City. I met a wonderful Rikti Ambassador called Kuhr'Rekt.

Seriously, those idiots over at Paragon have them all wrong - this is the second intimate dealing I've had with these aliens and they have been more cordial than the so-called "Freedom Phalanx" ever were.

Due to my local knowledge he contracted me for a few missions for him - for which in return I procured a few little toys from him.

Firstly I was able to barter from him one of the energy rifles the Rikti seem so proud of. It was at least comparable to my own ZR Assault Rifle, but lacked that extra bit of punch. Still, a serviceable weapon and one I will be keeping around for a forseeable time.

The second trinket was much more to my liking - three Rikti Drones, hard coded to follow me once activated. Alas, the Ambassador seems to have not fully trusted me as the first Drone I activated self-destructed on me after a certain period of time. I have retained one for futher study and reseach - of particular not is its shielding... I should be able to adapt it quickly for some form of body armour.

So, with a full ZR Autonomous Combat System Platoon, a Rikti Drone or two and Doc Bot's Ares Mk2 we made short work of the Longbow Base that Kuhr'Rekt wanted dealt with. Which was a pleasure since the imbecilic fools locked me up and set my research back by months!

Hell, I would have done it for nothing!

Emergency Broadcast Intercepted

Source: Paragon Emergency Broadcast System
Clearance Level: Omega

Content: Attention all Registered Heroes. Threat Level 40 Supervillain Master Zaprobo has been filmed escaping from Longbow Secure Storage Facility "Agincourt" in the Nerva Archipelago (see attached).

All active heroes on Etoile Islands Operations are advised to exercise extreme caution. Sources have confirmed that Master Zaprobo is beginning to reassemble Arachnos Research and Development under the direct command of Black Scorpion.

We repeat: Master Zaprobo is back.