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+*THUNDER FORCE* 
+*OPTIONAL BOSS* 
+ 
+The facility is relatively unchanged. Officers walking around inside and out in various manner of uniform, the smell of ozone lingering on clothing & in the open air, and plenty of people wearing sunglasses indoors. 
+ 
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+
+(If branch office) 
+You get the attention of a deer man with a red buzzcut & trimmed antlers, his silver nametag reading MUSA. "Hey, aren't you the Kings of Kings?"
+
+*LOOKING FOR COMMANDERS*
+"If you're looking for the three Commanders, Harken is in his office and is not to be disturbed. Something about a break in the Marauder case. But Jensen and Valeos should be at the main office in the Temple Demense running training drills." 
+
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+ 
+(If main office) 
+The second you step through the gate, you hear yelling and gunfire coming from your left, in the training grounds.
+
+You spot Commanders Jensen and Valeos, barking orders at a group of trainees currently crawling through the obstacle course, many of whom aren't doing very well. Many are tangled in ropes, stuck in barbed wire, or just can't quite get over the wall.
+ 
+When the Commaners spot your group, they call out "TRAINEES, LINE UP," causing them all to stop their various activities and form a line, arms at their sides and staring forward. 
+ 
+Both commanders slowly walk around the group of trainees in opposite directions, but Jensen speaks first. "Compared to how you did during your interviews, you are all showing marked improvement. But improvement does not equal ready." 
+ 
+Valeos chimes in. "You are all expected to wear your uniforms with pride and confidence. These people depend on you for not just countering the Marauders, but also for maintaining the peace. Be the reason they are confident in all of us." 
+ 
+They both speak in unison. "DISMISSED!" Half the trainees run straight for the building while the other half collapse on the ground in exhaustion. The commanders begin to glow silver across their uniforms before disappearing from view, leaving streaks in the open air and landing right behind your group. 
+ 
+Both of them smile and extend their hands to shake all of yours, as Jensen comments "Good to see you again, Kings of Kings. Decided to drop in on our training session?" 
+ 
+*CHALLENGE FIGHT* 
+You see Valeos grin and turn to Jensen. "Looks like you owe me 50z." 
+ 
+Jensen just rolls her eyes and pitches him a coin, before he catches it and continues. "We were expecting you. Come inside, the training grounds were just broken in." 
+ 
+You didn't notice before, but there are some minor differences. The metal in the obstacle course is fresh, the barbed wire looks brand new, and the wood has been re-treated for weather. The wall on the far side for breaching simulations even has a fresh coat of paint. 
+ 
+Jensen stops your group in front of the freshly painted building and smiles. "So here's the deal. We REALLY wanted to get Harken in on this, but he has been under a mountain of paperwork with these Marauder incidents." 
+ 
+Valeos chimes in. "Well that's what he gets for stationing himself in the branch office." 
+ 
+Jensen rolls her eyes and continues, "So your opponents will be the two of us. And since we're such nice people, we thought we'd offer a little incentive."
+
+Valeos chimes in. "You manage to beat us, we let you raid the storage area of confiscated and impounded effects that were never reclaimed. We usually auction them off and put the proceeds toward the city, but they'd probably be better in your hands than someone else's." 
+ 
+Jensen follows up. "Don't think that means we'll take it easy on you, either. We both have a decade of combat experience in Diadem alone, AND were trained by the Demense Master himself." 
+ 
+Jensen pulls out a rifle and Valeos pulls out a pair of tonfa, both taking combat positions. "Prepare yourselves." 
+
+AFTER THE FIGHT
+ 
+(IF THEY LOSE) 
+Jensen and Valeos both stand before you, panting and shaky, covered in all manner of bruises and blood. Jensen puts her hand on Valeos' back, both supporting him and using the little mana she has left to give him some meaningful healing. 
+ 
+The two walk forward together, but Jensen speaks. "It genuinely surprises me you didn't bring those skills to the Thunder Force sooner. HRG..." She pauses to cough hard and spit up a mouthful of blood. 
+ 
+Valeos pulls out a healing potion and forces her to drink it, himself healed enough to stand up fully. "I believe we are in need of a trip to the hospital after that one, just to be safe. Would all of you like to come as well? At the Thunder Force's expense, of course." He gives a toothy grin, revealing he is missing a few teeth after that fight. 
+ 
+(IF THEY WIN) 
+Both Commanders lie on their backs in the dirt, both still breathing, but in TERRIBLE shape. You hear Valeos manage to turn his head to your group. "Damn... we haven't fought that hard since basic training with Judge Fulmo..." 
+ 
+Jensen continues to stare at the sky. "Got that right. I can't feel my legs anymore..." She struggles to laugh but winces and shakily holds her stomach. 
+ 
+From behind you, the sudden yelling of DOZENS of voices approaches rapidly. 
+ 
+You see a literal ARMY of Thunder Force, charged with emotion AND electricity, heading right for you. And they do NOT look happy. And the sky is mirroring their energy, as a rumbling storm seems to be following them. 
+ 
+Just before they reach you, an explosive bolt of lightning strikes the ground between your group & the approaching officers, leaving Fulmo behind as it dissipates. This time, he's wearing casual clothing of a grayscale turtleneck sweater over black pants and basic dress shoes. 
+ 
+This IMMEDIATELY puts a stop to the advancement, causing every able bodied officer to stand and salute. Fulmo looks to your group, removes his sunglasses to reveal his electrically charged icy blues, and sighs a bit. "I do not enjoy watching my men fight needlessly, nuch less lose, but that was a spectacle to be admired. You all fought with conviction and pride, and I commend you for that." 
+ 
+He looks down to the two commanders lying in a heap, weakly attempting to salute him from on the ground. "As for you two... my only complaint is you authorized them to take confiscated items without clearing it with me first. There will be repercussions for not following code of conduct. But, that will be a discussion for another day." 
+ 
+He approaches them both and picks them both up, carrying each one easily on each shoulder. "I will deliver them to the hospital. You have my authority to use our nurse's station to treat your wounds, then you may claim your prizes." 
+ 
+His body charges with electricity and he disappears from view, leaving a scorch mark several yards long, right through the gate. You can't even see how or when he hopped the fence. 
+ 
+The nurse's station largely resembles a high school nurse's office, except the other Officers are the ones running it. You find multiple first aid kits & various singular supplies from them, as well as multiple healing potions in a cabinet. 
+ 
+(When it comes to them finding the weapons and items they may claim as prizes, offer them new weapons that are 1DMG higher, magic rings, shields, and/or any other wearable items) 
+ 
+(If they are not satisfied with this, offer them a vehicle 'conveniently' housed in a secondary space)