With This Ring (Young Justice SI) (Thread Fourteen)

Every once in a while I'm reminded that OL actually came out pretty well all things considered. Especially compared to the version of OL that went pretty evil. The one who brainwashed Wonder Woman and was lusting after Artemis.

That one really gave me the heebie-jeebies.

Edit: Having gone back and looked at it, I'm reasonably sure those were two different versions. One is from a series of seems called "Sauntering Downward" and the other is from "When you're evil".

 

That's the same guy, I think. Colloquially known as Tangseid, I believe. When he's lusting after Artemis is when he injected himself with the serum that began his descent into darkness. When he's mind-whamming Wonder Woman is much later into that guy's timeline.

 

You're not wrong. He wouldn't like the idea, of course, but if he's being rational he would at least understand why they would do such a thing.

EDIT: Although it would be really hard because his ring is programmed to restore his mind-state if it gets altered.

 

Is it time for sound lantern corps? They just got shunted off to a universe without light.

Jk, great chapter as always.

 

Ah, I see. Much appreciated!

 

What or who was that?

 

I'm not sure which you're referring to. One is a nonhumanoid cyborg, the other is the cyborg officer.

 

Huh, been awhile since she was brought up. Only mention I remember was... back before Accomplished Perfect Physician joined The League I think? Wonder if she's still around after everything, especially The Sheeda.

 

Mostly because of OL, I suspect. Little hard to figure out how to frame the fact that he altered the desire networks of several enemy troops. Which raises all manner of questions concerning rules of engagement involving said altered combatants. Are they collaborators, or PoWs? So many worms in the can.

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Still worried about her having to alter her magical signature. Hopefully she can change back on Earth.

Well, until OL decides otherwise, anyway.

Moral reasons. Their current configuration of desires is not their natural state. Leave them like this, and they'll be executed by their peers afterwards. Or commit suicide out of guilt.

Admittedly, the altered guys would likely be executed anyway... Out of vindictiveness, if nothing else.

Ah, OL playing dropship cavalry again. One thing he's really good at, though, so no great hassle.

And straight into combat. At least it's a safer ride than most Military FPS opening sequences, with their air transports with gaping open side doors in combat zones.

Well, no subtlety there, eh? I'm guessing she has a personal stake in the mission. Family that got caught up in the invasion, perhaps, with her looking for a little revenge...

So, Kinetic Belt model 2.0: Energetic Boogaloo.

At least you're not an expendable one. You know OL will be back for you once the rest of the group is inside.

Nothing like a thirty-foot-tall giant knocking on the door to let someone know they have company.

Well, at least they were smart about it? Pity they weren't prepared for extra-dimensional Earth Bullshit™.

And I'm picturing all of said equipment is probably built into their bodies... As unlikely and unwieldy that would be.

I'm betting even the Dominators are thinking 'Oh, this is going to hurt...'

Heh, a human buzzsaw. I'd hate to get on their bad side, though.

...Okay, then. Well, she's certainly got plenty of that, even if it might taste a bit odd...

...At least she's enthusiastic about her job?

I know, right? Let's hope she's professional about this stuff...

Yes, I rather think they do. The joy of having a proper support structure for heroic operation. Moving along.

Now, how many have actually developed powers, I wonder? I doubt the Dominators have been too gentle with them...

And yes, for a while, DC didn't want any reminders of her pre-crisis origins. But they kept her around because Boobs, so they had to come up with something to explain where she came from... Almost as bad as Donna 'Multiple-Choice History' Troy...

Ah, the joy of working with professionals. I foresee him being a little disappointed when he gets back to Earth 16.

Time to talk to the big cheeses. And they've even got chunky salsa ready!

Yeah, that sound would probably be annoying as hell.

Well, that went poorly right quick.

I'm guessing some manner of light-suppressing field intended to counteract Lanterns was just deployed. Either that or they've got a pet metahuman with darkness powers. Which could be troublesome, if not for all of OL's other options. Looks like the bosses are breaking out the fun stuff to defend themselves, I suppose. Pity it's not going to help. I suspect Commander Scott is going to enjoy getting his hands on them real soon.

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...who are poring over the maps of the facility.

 

Hey Zoat, could we get more of Tangseid?

I'm quite curious what an uninhibited yet intelligent version of OL does with his universe. How he got to become Tangseid from the few snippets we saw.

 

Thank you, corrected.

I don't have an idea for a segment at the moment, but I'm not ruling it out.

 

Tangseid isn't uninhibited.

He's evil, like, actually quantifiable evil because he pumped evil juice into his veins to get superpowers.

 

And apparently the part of "Dominator Alarm" is being played by a catgirl.
A drunk catgirl, currently in the process of barfing up the contents of her stomach.

 

They might have actually used the recording of a cat humanoid throwing up.

 

You can see which character isn't American by the lack of a dot after "Mr".

behind a dividing wall

 

Looks like the Dominators took their motives back from the Reach.

 

Thank you, corrected.

 

Oh. If the Dominators have messed with him enough Obsidian could be on a power level with Shade.

 

Ooh, his own son? That's rough

 

Yikes. If they can switch on his powers, that probably means wires in the brain :/

 

So... How many people did LePaul just get killed?

 

...Well, shit. that's double-plus ungood. With no ring, that leaves him with only his innate abilities and whatever his armour's packing. But what of the metahumans? Is it only affecting Lantern technology, or is this a more general power-blocking trick? And how did they manage this, then? Looks like the difficulty of this operation just jumped a few notches.

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And of course he's stuck with voice commands for the systems. I suppose he should be glad it doesn't mess with technology too. Because otherwise he'd be wearing a big old coffin.

At least the lady is smart enough to carry a backup weapon. But Commander Scott is down? ...Of course he is, green light infusion.

Worrying, that the sonar isn't clear. That means the darkness is more than a little tangible.

Looks like they've got very few options, then...

If it affects meta-technology, then they'll have a bigger problem.

And they appear to be fine. Time to go all war-bot on the bad guys, then.

With or without the crumblers, honestly, if it has any strength enhancement.

And honestly, OL, I thought you'd learned your lessons about seamless armour the last time you got stuck without a Ring while wearing some.

Well, don't you feel silly now for not having one installed or mounted on the surface?

...Which you have no idea of how large it is. For all you know, it could cover the entire facility and every cape on site is now powerless, or possibly dying, depending on power interactions.

Safely outside the facility, I hope. Or assisting with the captives at their extraction point.

Ah, good, he's up and about. Pity he can't teleport over here, but then again, that'd put him in the same boat as local Alan.

Standing watch in orbit, then...

Okay, looks like the whole site is being jammed, then. That's bad news.

So, rock or a hard place. Good thing he's got some crumblers.

Yeah, it's likely any hostiles watching from outside will be expecting them to try that.

Either of them might have been a little too spicy for the Dominators to take, much less hold.

Or it could be someone who was unpowered then, and their metagene triggered with the worst possible power to be capable of causing this.

It's only paint. And a few millimetres of plating. Plenty more between you and the outside.

Would they be that paranoid in their own territory, with loyal soldiers?

Any any enemy would, pretty quickly.

Plenty of that around, with the way OL introduced himself to the guards.

...Ew. Also, I hope she's wearing gloves. Otherwise, your hands might never feel clean.

Okay, that works. So now you have one more weapon. But seriously, OL, you need more contingencies for if you lose your rings...

That's honestly a lot of shots, when you count it out. Two to the head, four to the chest, eight if they're shielded... Hope it has enough ammo.

Ah. So these are more in line with strong stun-guns.

Obsidian? Crap. Well, I guess that answers the question of where he was.

All right, then. A Shadow-controller almost as powerful as the Shade. This will be pleasant. On the other hand, he does have a vulnerability to bright lights. If they can produce a flash bright enough, the field might collapse. What that might do to the boy is up in the air. The alternative is somehow making mental contact, but I doubt he's in conscious control of his abilities... Whatever happens, this will not be pleasant.

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Feels off. Perhaps 'can'?

"The Titans are affected too.

 

.... Remember when I complained how competent! Paul is boring to read? I take that back. I'm scared of the dark mommy.

 

Thank you, corrected.

 

Hasn't the MC been cut off from his subspace more than once? Why hasn't he incorporated more of his arsenal into his armor and on his person?

 

Space limits. By the time you include everything you need in your armour, it isn't armour so much as a spaceship. And now you need smaller armour in case of boarding parties.

 

Mr Zoat What is the SI's armour made of? I would normally assume that he would have had it made from the best posable martials, maybe the same martials that Diana uses. But considering how frequently he has it damaged in fights I asume he uses more mundane martials. If so, how come?

 

Highly advanced non-magical materials. It's designed to spend its time in subspace until he needs it.