222 – Weakness
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Bold up on a platform above the Reclaimer, each exchanging fire.

BOLD

Stop running, Reclaimer. You can't beat me.

Focusing in on the Reclaimer.

BOLD

My shields are full. I'm faster and stronger than you. I've enjoyed this little game of ours, but I really must go -- and I can't afford to leave you here toexplore. You're a liability now.

RECLAIMER

Well, come ahead then, Bold -- if you think you can take me out.

RECLAIMER

You Blackhammers never could take me, despite your fancy armaments. Personally, I think you're all talk.

Bold firing a magnum at the Reclaimer.

Blam!

BOLD

It's time for you to die, Reclaimer. I've suffered your existence long enough.

The Reclaimer backing down a hallway, Bold following.

CAVALCADE

Something is happening, Reclaimer.

CAVALCADE

We are detecting a significant build-up of energy originating from Bold's location.

Bold's shields flare with a sudden burst of yellow-orange energy.

Zhoom!

CAVALCADE

Energy burst! His shield strength has just quadrupled!

The Reclaimer still backing away from Bold.

RECLAIMER

Great. More good news?

CAVALCADE

Actually, yes. The burst revealed a weakness.

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  1. M Crizzle

    Great comic. One little typo in the second frame – the speech bubble bridged over from the first frame should have a space between “toexplore”

    • HSAR

      Just what I was going to say.

      • Jim Stitzel

        There are no mistakes in this comic. None. Move along.

        • Rav Raider

          We don't need to see his identification. These aren't the droids we're looking for. Move along, move along.

          • xSOB a DooBy

            :D Come on Jim! Two mistakes in two consecutive comics? You're failing in your old age :p

          • Captain_EVA

            Nice reference xD

  2. HSAR

    The weakness being – give him pie and he will explode!

    MWHAHAHAHAHA!!!

    • Camper51

      im smelling a plasma pistol or energy drain now… or better… energy sword. really any plasma weapon. any ideas for a weakness? we have pie and plasma… how bout plasma pie?

      i love the smell of plasma in the mornin.

      • Sangheilioz

        I would say plasma cake, but that would be a lie.

        • SnowXing

          Shush, we arent to talk of that!

          • xSOB a DooBy

            And obviously, Bold's shields are going to overload, asplode, and Tag will have to clean up Bold bits like a good little mind controlled slave. :)

        • Jim Stitzel

          Mmm, I love plasma cake.

  3. Cheeky hamster

    the cake isn't a lie, it's an illusion

    • xSOB a DooBy

      But what if the illusion is a lie? Or the lie is an illusion?

      • Jim Stitzel

        What is illusion? Is it misperception, willful ignorance, deliberate deception? If the latter, then are not lies and illusions one and the same?

        /philosophy

        • HSAR

          What is illusion? What is real?

          • SnowXing

            What is love.

            Baybe don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more.

      • Cron0s117

        or what if the illusion lie is really a…........................................ rick roll

      • Cron0s117

        Y does it say 5 replies but then theres just SOB's and then the big text about Reclaimer Comics: 222 Weakness i didnt even realized tuntil after i commented on Cheeky hamster

    • Sangheilioz

      I like how this says 3 replies (4 now) but I can only see one followed by

      "Reclaimer Comics: 222 Weakness | UNSC Corps.com
      [...] Episode 222 is hot off the press, and we have our grubby little hands on it. Reclaimer and Bold continue the battle, but there may be a bit of a weakness in some one’s armor. Check out the link for the full issue. Reclaimer Comics: 222 Weakness [...] "

      Then the next comment. ID issues?

      • Jim Stitzel

        Yeah, it's an ongoing bug.

  4. Kaya_051

    Wow, where are all the regulars? (commenters)

    • SnowXing

      Im here.

      • SnowXing

        I think our posts got deleted, but go for it. I don't care and if I did that would be a little creepy.

      • xSOB a DooBy

        I'm here every now and then, I read all the comics, just don't comment as much as I used to :D

        • L3G0builder

          Same here, I read them all, but don't reply much at all. Still enjoy it immensely though!

      • Kaya_051

        Hey guys!

        This might not be the place. But for my Design Technology class I have to write a questionnaire and place it on a forum or something. I thought a comment spot will suffice. I hope that Jim won't get angry but could a few people answer these questions and send them to my e-mail? I would be very pleased. Thanks guys!

        Question 1: Is there a problem in your bathroom?
        Question 2: Does it have anything to do with the lighting?
        Question 3: If yes, how would you solve it by using recycled materials?
        Question 4: Would you try to make it as goodlooking as possible even when it just takes care of the lighting?
        Question 5: Did your solution contain any major issues?

        Or you can contact me by facebook. PLZ NO SPAM!

        • Kaya_051

          Question 1: Is there a problem in your bathroom? Yes
          Question 2: Does it have anything to do with the lighting? Yes
          Question 3: If yes, how would you solve it by using recycled materials? By creating something that creates or contains light with recycled materials such as glass.
          Question 4: Would you try to make it as good-looking as possible even when it just takes care of the lighting? Of course, it’s still going to be seen.
          Question 5: Did your solution contain any major issues? Not completely no, primarily material issues.

          THis would be like a perfect answered questionnaire

        • SnowXing

          I'll befriend you, whats your facebook?

          1: It's still being built so plenty.
          2: Yes, I fucked up the hot and neutral wires and the lights just short.
          3: Oh too late, I already fixed it yesterday.
          4: No because it's behind the drywall.
          5: Psst! Probably!

          Seriously, this kind of quiz is not going to yield the results you want. How many people posting here are going to have lighting problems specifically in their bathroom, me aside of course.

        • Rav Raider

          Question 1: Is there a problem in your bathroom? Yes
          Question 2: Does it have anything to do with the lighting? no
          Question 3: If yes, how would you solve it by using recycled materials? n/a
          Question 4: Would you try to make it as goodlooking as possible even when it just takes care of the lighting? n/a
          Question 5: Did your solution contain any major issues? n/a

          Also why did you answer your own question?

          • Kaya_051

            had to. mumbles stupid DT teacher…..

    • Jim Stitzel

      Things have just been a tad slow lately. I suspect ODST is to blame for that.

      • HSAR

        Amen to that. 15 audio logs down, 15 to go.

        My spoiler-free gaming has never been more satisfying.

    • Captain_EVA

      I am no longer a regular :( I read all the comics but…not always time to comment, ya know?
      Wish I could but yeah xD

  5. Rav Raider

    The bad guys always reveal a weakness because they do something foolhardy. He could have boosted his weapons and killed Reclaimer. His armor is already ownage.

    • Kaya_051

      They always create their own downfall! Or they always scream something stupid RIGHT before they die like: I'm INVINCIBLE! sword through stomach, bullet through head, chopped off head by a katana. You name it bro

      • SnowXing

        Good point, why upgrade your already super armor if you when you can upgrade your crappy weapons. I thought bold was supposed to be smart.

        I guess I wouldn't fare too well in this battle (or any for that matter) though so I shouldn't be talking.

    • Jim Stitzel

      What's to say that boosting his shields isn't the way he intends to destroy the Reclaimer, hm?

      • SnowXing

        Yes, I see, turn them up and fry everhing inside. Good thinking Bold.

        How do shields exist anyway?

        • Kaya_051

          Yeah it kinda creates a paradox since you can't create energy…

          • xSOB a DooBy

            No but energy can be converted and controlled. But hey it's SCI FI!!! WHO CARES :D

  6. xSOB a DooBy

    That is a very good point. I don't know how many times I've seen that in movies :p

  7. pichux3

    The weakness is: the shield doesn't block kinetic energy so just kick him really hard in the crotch and he should fall over.

    • Jim Stitzel

      Technically, kicking is kinetic energy.

      And no Stargate crossovers here. Trust me. :)

      • SnowXing

        Technically, a bullet is kenetic energy.

        Well "is" isn't the right word but you see my point.

      • xSOB a DooBy

        Yeah, sorry, I don't think the Halo shields use the same principles as Go'auld shields. Sorry :p If it doesn't block kinetic energy then bullets would have an effect and RC would be dead. To make your theory more plausible what you should have said was:
        "Shields don't block low force kinetic energy." But since it does, that statement has no relevance already.

      • xSOB a DooBy

        Yeah, sorry, I don't think the Halo shields use the same principles as Go'auld shields. Sorry :p If it doesn't block kinetic energy then bullets would have an effect and RC would be dead. To make your theory more plausible what you should have said was:
        "Shields don't block low force kinetic energy." But since it does, that statement has no relevance.

  8. bjb yo

    Where is Tran during all of this? She could be helping right now!
    And I can't wait to see what kind of crazy stuff RC is gonna hve to do to exploit this "weakness".

    • Jim Stitzel

      She's blended with Portent, remember?

      • SnowXing

        Will there ever be any seperation, I miss Tran.

        I miss the Machine too. Will he ever be seen again?

        • xSOB a DooBy

          I miss Reclaimer comic…. Where did it go??? :D

          • Kaya_051

            Up high there! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No It's RECLAIMER COMIC!

            Seriously, i have always wondered how people can confuse a full grown male with a plane or bird…..

  9. Lupus_Cruor

    I love mass chaos Jim, how did you know?

    • Jim Stitzel

      A little dose of chaos is good for the soul.

      • xSOB a DooBy

        Especially when it's organized chaos, even more when it's organized by Jim :p

  10. Kaya_051

    Yeah I would delete them myself anyway. They were just an annoying post. I understand Jim. I can feel you. But really thanks for the guys that answered my questionnaire. And of course Jim, who let me post this for the hours that he was offline.

    EVERYONE GIVE IT UP FOR JIM! WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • Jim Stitzel

      Yes, please the forum for non-comic topics. That's what it's there for, after all. :)

  11. Jim Stitzel

    Indeed. I don't mind threads that like, but comic posts are not the
    place for them. That's why I set up the forum (see the link above).
    Please use it for all non-comic topics.

    • SnowXing

      Yeah, but people like me tend to not care and use facebook instead.

      • Kaya_051

        LOL WAT?!! WE HAVE A FORUM?

        • Jim Stitzel

          We've had it since Day One.

  12. Cron0s117

    "zhoom"? is he pulling out a lightsaber? insert Star wars music here :p well anyways awesome again Jim.
    BTW is reclaimer still a religion? Ive been trying to find some sort of temple for it but people just call me crazy when i ask.

    • Jim Stitzel

      It's a field of energy! What other sound would you expect it to make?

      • xSOB a DooBy

        Yeah, I'm working on getting some permits to begin building some temples. But Jim needs to keep producing the Holy Scriptures for it to be a success. ALL HAIL THE KEYMASTER!!! :)

  13. Jim Stitzel

    ID bug.

  14. ChadPurzycki

    But will RC have enough time to exploit this weakness?

    • Kaya_051

      We already stated that time is an illusion. The question is: Will RC have enough awesomeness to exploit this weakness?

      Because you just can't get enough of that dang fine awesomeness.

      Awesomeness. Because you're worth it.

      Now at Taco Bells: AWESOMENESS!

      • xSOB a DooBy

        And all your favorites now come with extra AWESOMESAUCE :)

        • Kaya_051

          Just love making commercial voice-over. Especially if you think about it and voice-it over in Mr.T's voice.

  15. Karl (HolyJunkie)

    Use an overcharged plasma pistol!

    Works every time. EVERY TIME!

    • xSOB a DooBy

      Except on the Fat Kid. Ever played that gametype? Ultra slow, super tough zombie with a million times overshield. Plasma pistol only drops half an overshield. In that case, needlers work best :)

      • Karl (HolyJunkie)

        This guy ain't Fat Kid. He's a Blackhammer, which is neither fat, nor a kid.

    • Kaya_051

      My Clothes?! ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED

  16. Duffman9205

    Will Tran ever be able to split? I liked being able to hear her Texas-y accent.
    When do we get to finally find out what happened when Reclaimer reached Portent?

    On a side note, I just read the last 7 comics in a row to catch up. Great work!

  17. Jim Stitzel

    I have no idea what you're talking about.

  18. AdamSusskind

    Cleary, my good man SOB, you have never read an episode of Chaos Theory. The typo's are free there! ;D

  19. xSOB a DooBy

    No I haven't. I tried, but I just couldn't for some reason. :D Nice advertising by the way :p

  20. xSOB a DooBy

    WHOA!!! I always thought that in the beginning, there was nothing. Then there was Reclaimer :)

  21. xSOB a DooBy

    WHOA!!! I always thought that in the beginning, there was nothing. Then there was Reclaimer :) And there's just not much to comment on. I mean Jim is only releasing two comics per week, so there's not much to constructively comment on….

  22. Kaya_051

    You mistranslated it. The halobible said: Then there was Jim. And Jim said: Let there be Reclaimer, and there was Reclaimer.

    Btw your kinda right about that there isn't that much to comment on. I mean owsim comic= mouth wide open= brains stunned= repeatedly spamming with OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM

  23. Kaya_051

    You mistranslated it. The halobible said: Then there was Jim. And Jim said: Let there be Reclaimer, and there was Reclaimer.

    Btw your kinda right about that there isn't that much to comment on. I mean owsim comic= mouth wide open= brains stunned= repeatedly spamming with OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM!OWSIM

    Also sorry if i hurt someone's feelings with the bible joke

  24. Kaya_051

    ah waoo! coo caoooak scraorahwhrr wwhuwh ooww caorarc ohrarcc!

    Lol i responded in Wookie, i seriously have no life…... And this is correct. If you don't believe me, and i'm not sure if we can post links, you can check here: http://selarips.free.fr/wookieetranslator/

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