Tanma

It's not even that Hawkeye wasn't necessary, it's that he contributed no special skill or knowledge. Iron Man had his Arc Reactor, which was vital to the villains plot. Banner understood physics, without him they couldn't have tried to track the cube. Black Widow was the SHIELD contact, and used her brain to trick Loki. Captain America was the iconic leader, and he had already encountered the Tesseract. And Thor was Loki's brother. But Hawkeye was just extra, he barely appeared, he didn't have much of personality and he acted pretty much nothing like the comics Hawkeye. If they had needed an impossible shot to cripple the Chitauri mother ship or something, then yeah I could see the point to him in the film. But his archery didn't really contribute anything remarkable. Anyway, a theory I hear passed around is that Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver might be Inhumans. Part of the reason is because of the upcoming Inhumanity Event at Marvel.

OOC: I am having some problems with formatting. Anyway, here is some Bionicle backstory for those not in the know. Don't worry though, there is no way he can do holograms in battle. IC: "It has been a long since I told this tale," De'kra began, "I will start at the foundation. Later I will send you the whole message in detail, but it will take while, and I want some of it to be known just in case." He focused his diamond, and finally after months of practice, light filtered through. A simple image of a beach showed on the ground, metallic crabs walking about. On the sandy shore lay a metallic figure, with long red arms and short yellow feet. He had a mask lined with gaps and ridges, sandy blue. As he spoke the view shifted, to a great island. “There was island,” he continued, “named Mata-Nui. It was under siege for thousand years by evil. This evil had turned the beasts of the island against the six villages, each of element. Fire, Water, Ice, Air, Earth, and Stone. They were separate, cut off by the wilderness. These Matoran had guards and militias, but they could only defend their homes, not wage war on the evil.” “Then came Matoran of Light, seventh element,” he said, “Takua. Like all Matoran he was made of metal and flesh, gears replacing heart. He went to the Turaga of each village, the elders of the Matoran. And each of them gave him Stone, Toa Stone. Artifacts said to summon legendary Toa, guards able to wield the element of their people. Finally he gathered all six stones, and unleashed them.” “Takua awoke later on a beach, amnesic,” he continued, “He did not know name, nor his nature. On the beach he discovered a large canister, burnt open. He followed the path of flames, until he reached Ta-Koro, village of the fire Matoran. He learned that Toa Tahu had appeared on the isle, his memories also faded. The Toa had left to gather powerful masks, artifacts that granted special abilities. Takua left Ta-Koro soon after, to search for his past.” “Other Toa arrived, Kopaka was said to arrive at same time as Tahu or before,” he picked up passion as he spoke, “He was Toa of Ice, cold, remote, but he found friend in Pohatu, Toa of Stone. The two of them collected Masks together, before discovering the four other Toa. The six began to put together their story, even as the evil, the Makuta, attacked.” “Makuta unleashed the power of the volcano, but together the Toa of Earth and Air used their powers to cut off the lava. The Toa then fought of many beasts, waging war as the search for their masks. Finally they combined each of their six masks, into six Golden Masks, with all their powers. The Toa then descended into the temple of Kini-Nui, to battle Makuta.” “As they departed Takua raised army of six Matoran; Kapura, Tamaru, Kopeke, Taipu, Macka, and Hafu. Seven Matoran guarded the entrance to Makuta’s lair, so that Makutas’s army would not attack Toa from behind. The seven fought bravely, until the Matoran militias arrived, and drove back the beasts.” “Takua then saw the six Toa engage Makuta. He had taken form of vortex, swirling about. Their elemental powers struck, until finally he fled, beaten. But Makuta was not finished. As he fled he awakened a swarm, a backup plan should the Toa defeat him. They were the Bohrok, metal creatures controlled by Krana parasites. The Bohrok began to destroy the island, devouring it with their powers. Kapura raced to the Toa and warned them of the new threat, just in time to save what remained of Ta-Koro.” “The Turaga sent the Toa to gather each type of Krana, to unlock the swarm’s hidden lair. Along the way Le-Koro, village of air, was conquered. Krana were placed on the Matoran, brainwashing them into mindless servants of destruction, even Lewa, their Toa, fell. But the Toa of Earth led his people to Le-Koro., and together they freed the Le-Matoran. It was then that Onua revealed the Bohrok were machines, and that the Onu-Matoran Nuparu had figured out a way to convert Bohrok into powerful armor called Boxers. The Matoran villags used these Boxers to wage war, even as the Toa descended into the hive.” “There they made their way to the Bahrag, Queens of the Swarm. The queens informed them that while they were awoken early, Mata-Nui, the Great Spirit the island was named for, the protector of Matoran Makuta had betrayed, he had ordered the Bohrok to destroy the island. The Toa ignored them, and combined their elemental powers to seal the Bohrok into a cage, unbreakable. In the process the Toa were exposed to a mutagen, Energized Protodermis. The mutagen twisted them, enhanced their powers and upgraded their masks. They were Toa no longer but Toa Nuva. And at the same time the Turaga used their knowledge to rebuild the Matoran, making them stronger and faster.” “The Toa Nuva grew arrogant with their greater power, and separated. Only Gali, Toa of Water, wished for them to remain one. But her words were ignored, even as forces moved against the Toa. For in defeating the Bohrok swarm, they had awoken the Bohrok Kal, the elite who were meant to free the Bahrag Queens and unleash the swarm once more. “The Toa were stripped of their elemental powers by the Bohrok Kal, forcing them to rely on their masks. Even as the Toa struggled, the Bohrok Kal searched for the entrance to their queen’s prison, so that they might unlock it with the powers they stole. The Toa confronted them, where Toa attempted to use the legendary mask, the Vahi, Mask of Time. But even he could not control. No one can.” “However, the Toa realized that together they could feed what powers they had into the Bohrok Kal. They overloaded the foes, until they destroyed themselves. The Toa Nuva reclaimed their mighty power, and left with the swarms imprisoned, though they still wondered why their beloved god wanted the island destroyed, if the Bahrag had spoken the truth.” “The Matoran celebrated, their Toa had become stronger than ever, and they themselves had been improved. It was then that as Makuta gathered his strength, that Takua discovered the Mask of Light. The Turaga realized this meant there would be a seventh Toa, and tasked him and the Ta-Koro captain to find it. Takua and Jaller set out, even as the Makuta made his plans.” “Makuta unleashed his sons, the Rahkshi, powerful reptilians controlled by slug-like Kraata. The Rahkshi hunted the two, even as they drove apart the Toa. Until finally, only Kopaka stood, alone.” “He fought alone against the six, until the Turaga and Matoran rescued their heroes. Together they battled the Rahkshi, as Takua and Jaller were met in the crossfire In the process Jaller was mortally wounded, and Takua discovered a truth. He was a Matoran of Light yes, but Toa are not born heroes, they come from Matoran. He donned the mask, and transformed into Takanuva, Toa of Light.” “Takanuva descended into Makuta’s lair, and battled the master of shadows. In the process they fell into Energized Protodermis, briefly fusing. With the knowledge of god and evil, the fusion realized that Mata-Nui must be awakened, or all would die. So they used their combined strength to open the tunnels under Mata-Nui. In the process Makuta’s body was destroyed, and Jaller was resurrected. The Matoran followed Takanuva down the path, where they discovered the underground island of Metru-Nui, their ancient home.” De’kra concluded, “That is the first part of the story, the years on the island of Mata-Nui. If you wish, I could tell you what happen a thousand years before, on Metru-Nui, before the Matoran fled to the surface. Or would you rather hear that story later Arthur?”

I'm going to be honest, I get a little bitter every time a new Avenger is introduced. Its just-Hawkeye contributed nothing to the team in Avengers. Nothing. He hardly even contributed to Loki, they could have used practically anyone to get that metal. He had like ten-fifteen minutes of time in the movie, most of it at the end. And just-okay we all know I like Wasp. I understand having seven Avengers would be a bit much, but since Hawkeye did like nothing, couldn't they have booted him off the whole film and introduced her? They didn't have to give her the shrinking powers yet, maybe her father had been working on phase 2, and she ends up donning a prototype winged suit.She could have surveyed the battle like Hawkeye, only she could be a lot more mobile in looking for patterns, since she can fly. It just bugs me a lot, especially since they had originally planned to have her in Avengers.

Oh good its not just me then.

I'm not sure what you are planning with the scene, so why don't you start?

IC: De'kra followed after Arthur, letting Kapura keep him solid.

IC: De'kra sat down. "I...no I have not. I have not seen dragons since Dastan. I...it has been far too long since I saw you last brother. I..." He paused before asking, "Um, do you...are you still interested in my world? I...I think I'm ready to tell you everything. If...if you still care. It is long tale, little disjointed. But it need to be told in special order, not linear. It...it is about discovery, the answers can't be told, they have to be learned with the people inside the tale. Is...is that okay?"

IC: De'kra clutched Kapura, letting the fire blade burn. The fire washed over his hands, scourching into him in primal heat. It condensed him like glass, his skin bubbling. "If only I had ice," he muttered, before spotting a familiar blue cap. It was weathered, it's stars faded, but it was familiar. And the face below it, bitter, but one of a kind. "Arthur," De'kra asked, "I...it has been long time. How has Olegaia been to you?"

IC; De'kra's mind was drifting, dipping in and out of the void. It had been terrifying enough when he thought it was a cruel afterlife, but now, now that he understood. How had he been so foolhardy? How could he have risked himself o often? Selfishness, utter selfishness, even if he hadn't remembered. He had remembered nough. As he shuddered again, his mind locked on Arthur. He...he had a long life in front of him didn't he? He was a scholar. He...he...maybe this was the way to fulfill the plan. Taking up the journal in trembling hands, De'kra wrote.

OOC: I left because I was under the impression that I was not particularly liked here. IC: De'kra sat back down, trying to stay focus. His body shook at intervals, its matter spreading out against his will. His eyes were an icy blue, struggling to remain calm.

Hey, I think I'm back. A little rusty though, but back.

OOC: it's okay if I come back right? IC: De'kra found himself on a chair, dropped on a table. His body felt weak, and he was hyperventilating. His body shook, even as he looked down at his hands. His translucent hands. "I remember. It all flowed into him like an ocean, drowning him in fear. The truth was so simple, too massive to comprehend. But ther it was. He was dead, and he was decaying faster than ever. He looked over his body, tiny amounts of vapor flowing off of him. He couldn't stop it, couldn't even slow it down. He needed help, maybe Nuparu could help, or was he Vakama now? Everything was so distant, save for the void. It's pull coming towards him. De'kra's unfocused gaze drifted towards the quest board, that was hat it was called right? The Je Pei, they were smart right? They were offering a quest, maybe it he helped them, they would help. De'kra signed up for Quest 91: The Sounds of Music. He probably won't be selected, he hadn't been here in so long. But he had to try. If not for him, then for the trillions who needed him.

See, I gave up on Korra so I can't speak for me, but everyone I hear talk about it seems disenchanted or openly disgusted by LoK by this point, my sister included.

I'm both excited nd annoyed at the announcement. I'm glad that there are going to new MCU material and that it will be in a new format, but I can't see it since I don't have Netflix.

I am getting so excited for this movie. Batman looks like he will be the source of a lot of humor, which is refreshing.

You ever have one of those moments where you accidentally are spoiled for a post credit scene, and it makes you obsess about it until you check the wiki for the whole movie's plot? Cause yeah, that just happened to me. Thank you Marvel Wiki, for updating right when my craving was at its greatest.

You always stay for the post credit scene, even agents of SHIELD does it. I remember that Iron Man 3's credits took forever to end, they just went on and on.

I would like GoTG to refer to a small backwater planet that just drove off a Chitauri invasion in like an hour, if nothing else. But hopefully there would be more.

See I don't see Tony signing up with SHIELD, because I don't think he woud want to be controlled. I see him as someone who likes being free to do whatever he wants, and SHIELD would be against that. But I don't know what long terms affects Iron Man 3 would have, so I am not sure. I do think Rhodey would work on SHIELD's side, since he works for the US military and though they aren't directly linked, they are attached to each other. Likewise I see Hawkeye and Black Widow with SHIELD. Falcon is hard to place, since thee are two main versions of him in the comics. Captain America's long time friend who was given his suit, and SHIELD agent who built himself a flight suit. They seem to be going with latter or a mix, so I don't know where he goes.

Agreed, I would like to see civil war one right, I just am worried that it will go wrong. One thing to consider is that they can't make it about secret identities. SHIELD already knows who everyone is, at least everyone we have met. But Registration doesn't necessarily need to focus on that component. Now if they do do Civil War, does anyone have an idea of who would be on what side?

Yeah, Civil War sounds good as a concept, but it wasn't really executed well. I still hear it described as "The worst Stony fan fiction ever." The thing is, they can't go the same route they did in the comics even if they want to. They don't have the rights to Spider-Man or the Fantastic Four, both of which were major players in the conflict. And although I don't always understand subtleties, I am pretty sure Tony will not be for registration. I don't see him as the type to want to be regulated and controlled. And if the Winter Soldier trailer is anything to go by, Cap won't approve of restriction either, at least if it goes too far. So the layout of the ides ould be very different.

Another fact to consider is we don't know what state the SHIELD Repulser technology is. They might not have the technology to build lightweight and portable versions, like how at the start of Iron Man 1 Stark International had a massive Arc Reactor already, but they hadn't been able to build a smaller model. Remember that Tony doesn't trust SHIELD, as seen in Avengers, and he quit being an Arms Dealers in Iron Man one. I don't think he gave them the technology, I think they stole it. So they might not have the capabilities to build a smaller version. Likewise in the companion movie comics it is revealed that Rhodey could have died from wearing the Mach 2. It was designed solely to interface with Tony, any one else could be dangerous. That is why in that comic he build Rhodey a second War Machine that was designed for him. That was the model that became Iron Patriot. I know Pepper and Extremist guy both used armor in Iron Man 3, but since he could regenerate and was using technology AIM modified, and Pepper was using a more flexible armor, I think they are exceptions. SHIELD might not have the ability to build a suit for Sam, because the information they have is lacking. Or it could be a pothole. But honestly I like seeing another form of flight that hopefully Stark didn't design, and Falcon won't be the same without his wings.

Personally I am more interested in Winter Soldier than Dark World, it looks more interesting to me. And the Dark Word had many last minute changes to it, which could damage the quality.