[Team Science]
The comprehensive battery of tests that I have been running conclusively indicate that Bucky and I are also both under the influence of whatever has reverted Steve to his pre-serum state.

We haven't been able to determine the cause yet, but my money's on something in Genosha based on the timing.


[Separate Filter to Christine Only]
A decade ago, I would be celebrating this. All I wanted for the longest time was to get rid of the Other Guy. Now that it's happened, I feel oddly empty.


[All Wedding Guests (minus the bride & groom)] (added later)
If you all don't mind, please stop by the lab when you have five minutes so I can get a blood sample for testing.

Ross sucked it up and called for the Avengers, right after a hairy monster ate almost half of a National Guard unit.

We need three groups, with at least one heavy hitter in each team. Everyone else who can't power punch monsters can help with diversions or rescue ops. Monsters need stopped STAT. If you drop yours, tell us on the comm channel and go backup another team ASAP.

1. Team One: Anyone not afraid of getting wet, head to Pier 25. That's close to the Tower. Besides people in air-tight armor, do we have anyone with a super special surprise talent, like breathing underwater?


2. Team Two: Anyone used to fighting on foot needs to go to Battery Park. For those in the Tower, take the Quinjet on the rooftop and fly there. It needs stopped before it gets into the city.


3. Team Three: We need volunteers who can fly or fast travel to get to the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge. That's over on SHIELD's side and where the biggest mess is right now.

Let me know which team you're on. If it gets really bad, I can activate E.D.I.T.H. to help out.

Dr. Palmer's at Metro General. Take any wounded teammates there, and she'll admit and treat them.

( For S.H.I.E.L.D. & Strange )

( Team List (& ooc notes) )

Manhattan, NY - The latest reports from the FBI of a terrorist attack are now due to what zoologists are calling "heavily mutated animals," estimated to be sixty feet long.

The National Guard was unsuccessful at stopping the animal responsible for the attack on the Red Hook Waterfront. Despite efforts, it is currently nearing the Brooklyn Bridge. Reports state that the other two animals are also moving North, although one of them has yet to leave the water. The other was briefly on Governors Island, resulting in structural damage.

Additional search and rescue services are being called in from surrounding counties. Anyone near the waterfronts of Brooklyn Heights, Lower Manhattan, Tribeca, and Jersey City are encouraged to heed local law enforcement warnings and evacuate further inland along designated safety routes. If unable to evacuate, the FBI recommends taking shelter in basement areas or the interiors of buildings, away from any windows or exterior walls.

We are closely monitoring this story and will update when provided with new information.

Worst game launch ever. Guinness World Records called and made that official. Ouch.

Sorry everybody. And thanks for saving not only my ass, but the asses of everyone stuck in the game. That's whole a lotta bacon to pull out of the fire.

I'm on the 10th floor right now, chugging coffee and trying to fix this mess.

Update: Who wants to check out future location targets or where stolen stuff was dropped off? I'm digging through this hot mess and finding some info, while I carefully try to boot some unlucky contest winners out of their game and back to reality.

> I know that you are busy seeing to this mess of Stark's making.
> I wish to convey my gratitude for your aid whilst I was unable to act for myself.

I haven't slept in 24 hours virtual reality is complicated listen to Darcy she knows her stuff.

NOTICE: Phil has personal experience with this situation and has offered insight on how to wake people up.

Stark is stuck in the game. We'll need as many here at the Tower to help assist Pepper and to act from a centralized location.

If you've found anyone that's still inside the game, they need to be brought to the clinic in the tower immediately. If you need a portal, ask here.

If anyone else has any skill with hacking, or knows anything about virtual reality simulations, Stark's tech team could use the help. Right now they're trying to keep the server stable and to find a way to those who are trapped inside.

Texts to Thor:

[1] Your Highness, I regret to report that trouble has befallen New Asgard that requires your immediate attention.
[2] Your brother, Prince Loki, has fallen ill and I cannot rouse him.
[3] He was apparently testing a Stark device for augmented reality.
[4] I am taking him to New York to find out what is happening and get help from Tony Stark.
[5] Please come to New York. You will find us at Stark Tower.
[6] Please also let me know as soon as you receive these messages.

Texts to Jane:

[1] Doctor Foster, I regret interrupting your much-deserved holiday with Thor.
[2] An emergency has arisen with Prince Loki and I am taking him to New York for help. His peril does not seem mortal but I cannot rouse him.
[3] I have contacted Thor with the details and a request to come to New York.
[4] If you receive these messages and he does not, please ask him to contact me.
[5] Thank you for all your help and I am very sorry to disturb your private time.

Since Tony's not denouncing what's going on or starting a clean up effort, I'm surmising that something has gone terribly wrong.

Before someone asks for me to stop a bunch of angry teens: We monitor mystic or planet-wide threats, and this doesn't qualify for our intervention. I believe it's a matter best left up to the police, SHIELD, or the Avengers.

That doesn't mean I can't help out behind the scenes.

I'll go to the tower to help coordinate. If anyone has any further information about what's happening, I'd like to hear it.

WHiH has received reports of theft and security officers being assaulted at the New York Genome Center. Based on social media posts, we are waiting for a NYPD spokesman to confirm that the thieves were wearing Iron Man masks. Use the WHiH app to follow this and other breaking news.

The clip is a shaky cell phone vid of a masked rioter punching a campus security guard while screaming: "This is the best game ever!"

Rioters struck Columbia University's SEAS department this afternoon. Chemical and biomedical research samples were stolen and equipment was damaged. Multiple students and teachers were assaulted resulting in hospitalization. The rioters quickly dispersed once NYPD arrived. No arrests were made. Damage is expected to be in the millions. Stay tuned for further developments and information.

[ooc: occurs within an hour after the eScape malfunction. See plot post for timeline.]

Looking for honest volunteers as game testers, so I'm posting here. I figured any of you would be great at force feeding me harsh truths, since we're stuck in this weird ass universe together.

I reversed engineered the B.A.R.F. tech and moprhed it into a virtual reality MMO. Our new gaming division is launching eScape on Christmas. It's our last chance before mass production. Fifty contest winners are joining us, thanks to a certain nationwide burger chain that I don't hand out free publicity pitches for.

Something something golden arches, something something meals in boxes with little plastic me's inside....

Anyone wanna take a test drive? Give a shout out and I'll toss a VR kit in your direction.

Ok, everyone who told me this was a ghost? You were right. I didn't want to believe it. You've all earned the right to gloat.

Anyone want to play Ghostbusters? Team Science, maybe? No crossing the streams type stuff. That containment unit in the movies is probably out of the question too. Maybe we can start finding a way to push it out of the work and living spaces. Create a safe space or something. Ideas?

Also, Steve's gone. I'll be steering the ship. First call? Might want to use the buddy system. At least until Strange gets back.

>> Hey Doc
>> Had a good time last night
>> All things considered

There is another plane of existence on this realm. I have learned greatly through research with Darcy about the various polter-ghosts that haunt.

I am at a loss why this terrifies Midgardians so. Should they not feel comforted by this? Knowing their ancestors are watching their every move, moving furniture so that they feel reassured?

This realm continues to confuse me.

There's an important mystical conference I have to attend. No, I can't discuss the details. I don't know how long it will take.

Effective immediately, the Sanctum Sanctorum will be locked up and warded against all outside intruders. We've arranged for some of the Mystics to watch over and protect the building.

They will not answer the door. They will not accept texts or phone calls. They are only there to protect the Sanctum, and will not act unless it is a large scale mystical threat to this planet.

I'll post when I'm back. Try not to blow up anything.

Steve and I have discussed the recent weapons issue. Intel states that a man, Thomas Green, is single-handedly creating the fake-Wakanda weapons. He's a known HYDRA engineer, and could be anywhere. We need to get Thomas Green (alive), and all his research.

From the information we have, there's approximately five different known locations. I'll need teams to infiltrate each.

( Your mission, should you chose to accept -- just kidding. This is the mission )

[private to Darcy]

Hope everything's good to go. We're on the way.


[open to the entire network]

Pack up and get ready to ship out for Wakanda. Some cloaked quinjets will be leaving at 10:30 PM from the landing pad at the tippy top of Stark Industries.

Unless you're Star-lord and you have your own ship. In which case? Whatever, you snob.

GUYS THEYRE ALIVE

TONY. JANE. Quantum tunnel connection. NOW

Wanda and Strange did magical puppetry and reached to me through the tunnel. They’re in another dimension. We have to connect ours with theirs.

*insert picture of whiteboard Wanda wrote in Romanian with the coordinates*

Cap, Bobbi and Tony

After speaking with the former Queen Ramonda these past few days a few things have come to light regarding Wakanda.

1. King T'Challa has dusted

2. The former Queen is not ruling Queen until further notice.

3. Their army has been cut in half as well as other tribes

With all that brought to light, she has agreed to open Wakanda to us and start preparing for the fight. She does ask that you give her and her people some time to mourn as well as train those remaining. She is also sending her General Okoye here within the next day or two to help as much as possible before we all head to Wakanda within the next few days.

Avenger* sound off.




[* meaning everyone....except for Tony]

[Romanoff, Barton, Thor, Loki]

Ok so I guess we're heading for the final act. Sure could use some help staging munitions and weapons for bug out to Wakanda.

Breaking News - The State Department and CDC have lifted the emergency shelter-in-place order. Looting is at a minimum thanks to the local law enforcement and the National Guard mobilization. Exercise caution. There is a nighttime loitering curfew between 10PM and 6AM to curb criminal activity. The CDC issued a statement that what they believe to be an alien borne contaminant has resulted in no further cases since Sunday evening.

WHIH offers our condolences to the friends and family our viewers have lost during this catastrophic worldwide event. Local utilities in New York assure there should be no long-lasting service disruptions.

We remind our viewers to check on others nearby. If a child, a disabled individual, or an elderly person needs transport to a shelter, the hotline is 111-911-HALP

Tune in tonight as we air our special report: 'Illegal Alien Contamination: The true threat to America' hosted by Christine Everhart.

I told you that we should stick together. I warned you that divided, we lose. But you had to do it your own way. Now people are dead. People we love. Just like the dreams warned us. Maybe you’ll listen to me now.

NO ONE SEPARATES FROM THE GROUP!

Those of us that are left, we stick together. And I mean all of us. We gather at Tony’s. Now. Tony, I’m sorry I’m volunteering your place without asking you first, but it’s the largest and best defended. We’ll decide what to do and where to go from there. Together.

From here on out…Guardians, SHIELD, whatever….we are all Avengers!

Fury's gone...

I repeat Fury is gone...

Dusted.

HELP! THEY LOCKED ME IN A STORAGE CLOSET!!!

People...people are turning into ash......not again, not again. not again

WHIH Breaking News - There are worldwide reports coming in of people spontaneously combusting into an ash-like substance. This does not appear to be a deliberate biological attack by a terrorist or foreign governments. The CDC is urging caution. Avoid prolonged contact with the ashlike substance whenever possale. Avoid inhalation. This is currently a pathogen of unknown origin.

The State Department has mobilized National Guard for assistance and issued a nationwide red alert status and urges all citizens to remain indoors at home or to shelter in place until further notice. Only travel for basic necessities such as food or water, or for medical reasons. 911 call centers are overloaded. Local authorities ask everyone to refrain from calling 911 dispatch about family or friends who have turned to ash so that help can be sent to the living who are in urgent or dire medical need.

If a child, disabled, or elderly person needs transport to a shelter, the hotline is 111-911-HALP

Real time updates are available on our website and mobile app.

Okay, who went and pissed off Thor?

Nat - I think we're going to need some new lightbulbs

[Text to Steve]

> Hi! Bet you're up. What's the protocol for angry Norse gods?
> Because I'm guessing we got one. 🌩️
> I don't think Point Break's in a texting mood. Or a gaming mood, either.
> Want me to fly over with an offering of beer and lamb chops?

[text to Fury]

> We're trying to figure out what's going on.
> Universe is leaking at the seams again.
> I'll share any odd hits Friday picks up over the emergency channels.
> Wow. I could really use some kitten.gifs right about now. #rando

[group science text to Hope, Jane, Bruce, Shuri, and Strange]

> If you got any sensor arrays or scanners up and running, I hope you're pointing them at our...everything.
> Cos right now would be a great time.
> And Strange, you better tell the rest of the science class what's going on.

I don't feel so good. Does anyone else not feel so good?

Well, my rosa mundi are completely destroyed, drowned in that abrupt storm. You owe me roses, Thor!

Anyone else have an interesting night?

[Texts to Tony]

> You doing okay?
> The Hulkbuster took one hell of a beating

[Texts to Nat]

> You seen Bruce yet?
> He's still Hulk so figured I'd give you the heads up if you hadn't yet

[Texts to Wanda & Pietro]

> Thank you for your help during and after the Hulk attack
> Don't think he would have stopped without your involvement, Wanda

[Texts to Clint]

> You wanna grab a beer?

[Texts to Shuri]

> I saw Tony's announcement
> Appreciate your help with all of this
> How's your brother?

[Texts to Peggy]

> How you finding modern day New York city?

[Texts to Thor]

> How is Valkyrie?
> Appreciate your help as always

[Texts to Dr. Strange]

> Thanks for the assist, Stephen

The city is how you say a mess, but then it was taken apart by the Hulk

Reminds me of home

Captain Rogers has me helping with the search and rescue efforts, I am hopeful

[video compilation of Hulk's rampage and Wanda stopping him, along with snippets of heroes as they help with rescue operations]

[voiceover]:

The Hulk attack has left seven city blocks around Broadway heavily damaged, some beyond repair. Reports count ninety-three casualties and over two hundred injuries, some critical. The Stark Relief Fund and Red Cross are working in conjunction to provide food and lodging after the attack, and Damage Control will begin clean up when search and rescue concludes. WHIH would like to thank our hard working fire, law, and medical personnel in what was a calculated attack from a suspected bomber and an uncontrolled enhanced individual on our great city.

WHIH commends Wanda Maximoff for finally stopping this murderous monster, but we must ask our viewers if she didn't willingly allow further death and destruction by not stepping in sooner. The Hulk also disappeared so he was not taken into custody. Clearly several entities are to blame for the extent of this destruction, including Mr. Stark - who was obviously present - as well as anyone who failed to stop the attack in a timely manner. For all their claims to protect us, these 'superheroes' are still free to wreak havoc unchecked and the body count continues to rise.

Stay tuned for continuing coverage on WHIH 24 Hour News or our website, WWW.WHIH.NEWS

[Text to All]

> Alright folks you've seen the news and you've seen Tony's post
> We have a code green but to add further complication to the mix, Spider-Man is trapped in Hammer Industries, he's hurt and in need of urgent assistance
> This is how it's going to go down...

Clint and Nat, you'll be rescuing Spider-Man from Hammer Industries [attachment: tracking signal]

Tony's already on scene with the Hulk and from what I understand Val is also on her way. Strange and Wanda, I need you there, to support and take the Hulk down if Tony can't do it

Thor and everybody else (including myself) are going to be doing what we can to keep the way clear for Hulk and working on getting as many civilians as we can to safety and out of harms way

> Like always you get dead you walk it off
> We don't stop until the Hulk is stopped and the city is safe
> Are we clear?

[Text to Peggy]

> I'm sure you've seen the news
> Whatever you can do to help would be appreciated
> But whatever you do stay out of the Hulk's way
>Can't handle you dying on me again

> Okay so today just got worse. I need someone to go get our Spider-kid out of Hammer Industries. There's blood loss involved. And if somebody doesn't get their ass out there to extract that kid pronto, I'm going to drag a very pissed off Hulk there with me when I go do it myself.
> attachment: [tracking signal]

We got a code green.

Just when I was about to go full Augustus Gloop candy whore on a chocolate bunny. Gonna haul ass for the Hulkbuster and try to buy some time for Hulk to cool his jets.

SITREP: Looks like a blast went off near the hotel, near the corner of 56th and 7th. Didn't have time to stop and check, but it looks bad for whoever was nearby. WHIH is going to drop a brick in their pants with joy over this.

This just in: Following an explosion, the Hulk is attacking Manhattan. The last attack in Harlem on June 4th, 2010 resulted in dozens of casualties. A mandatory evacuation order has been issued between 65th and 45th Street (north to south), and between Park and 9th Avenues (east to west). Avoid this area while state and federal law enforcement set up blockades. If you are unable to leave, shelter in place away from windows and in a centralized part of the building, or in a basement or underground parking area. Tune in to WHIH for further breaking news reports.

PEOPLE OF THE NETWORK! I MUST WARN YOU OF A POTENTIAL THREAT TO YOUR KIND. I WAS ATTACKED WITH A WEAPON OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, ONE THAT HAS WROUGHT UNEXPECTED DAMAGE UPON MY PERSON. THE INJURY WAS SUCH THAT A MORTAL MIGHT WELL NOT SURVIVE IT.

EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION IF YOU WALK AMONGST THE MIDGARDIANS WITHOUT DISGUISE OR ARMOR.

In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court has reviewed a special legal filing and voted to overturn the Sokovia Accords as unconstitutional for all U.S. Citizens. Citing that it infringes on the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments, failure to ratify with a vote passing through the senate and congress, and includes unlawful imprisonment without a court hearing, the court voted 6 to 3 to overturn. The White House issued a brief statement saying that the Supreme Court ruling is being reviewed and they are not able to comment at this time. In a clear and present danger to our society, any criminal violators of the Accords can now freely roam our streets, putting the lives of our children and our pursuit of happiness in further jeopardy. When reached for a comment by phone, Tony Stark provided this [sound bite]:

"What do you want me to say? If you mess with the bull you get the horns. We all know that I'm super horny, so no big surprise there. No hard feelings, though? Secretary of State Ross is welcome to stop by my place for a drink. His options are getting kinda limited, since I made a few calls this morning and bought his latest watering hole. Scheduled for the wrecking ball tomorrow morning. Better hit that last happy hour, Mr. Secretary. Or is it unhappy hour? Anyhoo, no further comment! Everyone can tune into the exclusive interview on Monday with Trish Talk, where I'll try not to embarrass myself. Easy-peasy since I have no shame. We done here? Great. I have to pay a demolition guy to film my personal updated version of A Christmas Story."

Tune in now for our special coverage about the abolishment of the Accords in the United States. The WHIH Situation Room will be discussing if Mr. Stark's cavalier attitude qualifies him as a hero or a super villain, and how the lives of average Americans will be disastrously impacted by the return of violent vigilantes that claim to be 'superheroes.'

(VIENNA) A special meeting of the U.N. Council with King T'Challa of the reclusive nation of Wakanda has revealed that they are opening their borders and will share their scientific advancements with the world. Excerpt of the speech:
( QUOTE )
The question remains, can their motives be trusted? Tune in at 6 PM EST for a panel discussion hosted by Christine Everhart - Wakanda: Bridge Builders or Potentially Deadly Superpower?