>>729394
Still voting for Mindette. I wasnt expecting to keep her on weapons R&D at all.

> One final note: Gorgol really is every bit the cutie pie husbando you hope he'd be and more

you can't post stuff like that and expect us not to pick him

Golgo. Unfalteringly loyal beefcake all the way.

Science Mindette

go go gorgol

Valkyria sounds like a character

>>729305
>Spencer the Magnificent
I pick this one! I want this guy! He's got crazy eyes, he'll be perfect!

Vote for Whisper

>>729402
Also still voting for Mindette, since I was thinking less R&D than analyzing and possibly reverse engineering the tech from other civilizations we come across, especially the super bs super-tech the Referee will almost inevitably use against us sooner or later.

Gorgol

I have confirmed from the author that everyone is waifuable and that science mindette is a FREAK in the sack
ergo my vote goes to her still, because in addition to giant robots we get that

>>729306
Science Mindette

Out of everyone, she is the only who will make us stronger. The others simply aid, and we must become stronk.

>>729569
Well, Valkyrea isn't really waifuable because she is your blood cousin, but she's rad cool.

Damn the giant mechas, full Gorgol ahead!

Science Mindette, for weaponized mecha alien butterflies

>>729618
I don't think blood relations ever stopped royalty from getting what they wanted. Plus, it's not like any abomination could spawn from that incest unless magic is involved.

>>729762
Not to mention tgchan has a rich and storied history of encouraging incest

regardless of who wins you should visibly be deliberating to make the ones not picked feel better.

Gorgol, double the muscle, double the fun!

>>729303
Gorgol is loyal. Gorgol is brave. Gorgol can survive Battle Babe snu-snu.

Let's bring Gorgol.

Gorgol. There are a lot of logical reasons to choose Mindette, but lizard husbando.

I vote for science gal. Because science and she's also cute.

The polls are now closed. It looks like Gorgol beats Mindette 15 votes to 10.

Apples 2016/06/18(Sat)20:24 No. 730599 ID: a4ec41
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It's a tough decision, but ultimately you decide Gorgol is the best man -er- monster for the job. He's the only one you've met who can take a punch better than Battle Babe can, even if he can't hit back quite as hard. If ever you're down for the count, you want Gorgol in your corner.

Not to mention he's a total beefcake.

All around the chamber, the council members break into concerned huddles at your announcement, while the King and Queen exchange nervous looks.

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Gorgol seems as shocked as anyone by your choice.

Meanwhile the murmuring among the courtiers has risen to a dull roar.

King: "Silence! Everyone shall please calm down at once!

Uvee, surely this is not a decision to be made in haste. We shall adjourn for now and speak more on the matter in private."

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Your parents try to talk you out of it, but you make an impassioned argument in Gorgol's defense.

At long last, they see reason and acquiesce... that is to say, accept your decision.

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Valkyrea is waiting for you as you exit the royal chambers. Looks like she's got a lot on her mind.

>>730602
Give her a mammy-choked hug to snap her out of it.

>>730602
"What's up?"

>>730602
Hey, cuz.

What's on your mind?

Waaazz Aaaahhhpp!?

Can we demand to also have Science Mindette? Or is that totally off the table?

Clearly she is initiating a Brutal Cousin Vs Cousin Staring Contest to the Death, (Metaphorical Death that is.) and We don't intend on losing. POKE HER IN THE EYE!

She wants the red gem thing doesn't she

>>730720
Even more reason to poke her in the eye!

Something tells me she never expected the first-in-line to go on a space adventure. Just explain that you need to go on the offensive or this entire planet is going to turn into a warzone for the Heartstone within the next decade.

If she asks why you didn't bring her, just say that you needed someone to hold the planet together while you were away.

After all, she might become queen for the rest of her life even if you DO come back. Galactic Championship and all that. Give her a big hug and say you'll miss [whatever you two do].

>>730602
"What's with the concerned expression?"

>>730602

If she's got a complaint with your pick, tell her that you're not going to be dumb about this stupid contest. While you're out gallivanting the galaxy, beatin' up ever-stronger enemies, any number of those douchebag contestants might try to come at the home of one of their rivals, or at least send minions to do so, in order to get an edge. The home team needs to be the best there is and balanced with an edge towards being able to outwit, out-maneuver and out-strategize stronger opponents.

Gorgol's an ok pick for what you're doing, not just because he's super strong and super durable and can probably stand up to another contestant while the Heartstone recharges, but because he's an outsider to the core knight team and his presence won't be as badly missed.

So that's (part of) why he's your pick, and there's no changing that.

If she wanna heap on some advice before you leave, though, particularly in regards to the two closest opponents, you're all ears.

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>>730617
>>730618

Apples 2016/07/06(Wed)20:06 No. 734104 ID: a4ec41
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UGH! You hate it when she gets like this. Sometimes you just want to poke her in the eye!

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You: Is this about me not picking you to go into space with me?

Val: It's not about going into space!

You: Are you sure? Because it really seems like this is about going into space.

Val: ...

You: Look, I didn't mean it as a snub to you. If anything you should take it as a compliment, With me gone-

Val: "Luminasia's going to need its strongest warriors here to protect the kingdom" blah de blah de blah.

You: Well it's the truth!

Val: I get that it's just... well, you know how much I've always envied you for being the Stonebearer. Remember how jealous I was when you were the one chosen?

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You: You think I had any control over that? Trust me, no one was more surprised than I was when the stone picked me to be the next bearer after Grandpa died!

Val: Well, I think your brother might have been. He was so sure it was going to be him!

You: We all were... But I couldn't help that!

Val: No, you couldn't, but you knew how much I wanted it, so imagine how I feel now that a second stone has appeared and you snatch that one up too!

You: I didn't have any control in that either! I had no idea the second stone even existed until after it had bonded to me!

Val: Okay, fine, that's fair, I get it. But now, now we've found out that there are dozens of these power stones floating around out there in space, and that this is a perfect opportunity for someone other than you to snag one for once, and instead of choosing your own cousin who's been your best friend since we were kids, you choose some damn lunkheaded dragon who until just recently was doing his best to kill you and everyone you love!

You: ... I never... I didn't realize-

Val: No I guess not. All you could think about was being the big hero and saving the entire universe and bulgy lizard beefcake!

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You: Val I'm so sorry I didn't consider your feelings more when I picked Gorgol. I had no idea you still wanted the stone so much.

Val: I don't want your damned stone! I'm just saying is all!

You: I hear what you're saying, and I completely understand how you feel, but I'm worried, too. Nightheart also coveted the stone. He obsessed over it so much that it drove him to... to... do what he did to himself...

I don't want to see you end up like him, Val.

Val: Aw I'm not gonna end up like Nightheart. I just wish you'd have thought of me before making your choice.

You: Well, if there's really over a dozen stones out there, there'll be plenty to go around, even with Gorgol on the trip and I promise that I'll do my best to bring one back for you to have.

Val: Make it two and you've got a deal.

You: Friends?

Val: *sigh* Friends.

End of Chapter One!

Well he's certainly more menacing looking than Skeletor.

And a @#$%ing retard. He does realize that this is a battle for the GALAXY, right? If he doesn't have a heartstone, he should be focused on defending his planet or following Photon before another champion and their army KILL EVERYONE HERE. FOR LUNCH.

This obsessive villain might be useful, actually. Nightheart isn't a registered champion, which gives him free reign to infiltrate enemy bases and steal heartstones, while his augmentations give him a fighting chance at surviving a heartstone champion. He might become Photon's worst adversary this way, but at least he's one that she knows all too well.

And thus easier to kill than the others.

>>734261
In all fairness to Nightheart, he didn't overhear the part about the contest, just the existence of other stones out in space.