#triumvirate of hell

[skyplayssplatoon3]

INKCOMING: Triumvirate

The Dreaded King Trio Is Coming Back!

Did you miss out on Big Run? Or perhaps you tried your best but couldn't quite slay these beasts? I'm here to try and help as someone who did manage one victory (out of like 13 tries.......)

There's actually a couple different strategies I've seen people talk about that have worked for them! Feel free to try what may work for you:

(NOTE: For advice on specific Grizzco Weapons, please send me an ask specifying which ones you'd like advice for!)

Strategy #1 - Take Out Horrorboros First

If a Grizzco Charger is in your hands, you're in luck!! Horrorboros can be taken out in about 30-40 seconds with the proper timing! If I recall correctly, the explosion of the bomb in its mouth can also damage other Kings, so use that to your advantage!

This strategy frees up the map from the explosions so you can better focus on the other two!

Strategy #2 - Use Megalodontia Wisely

This one is an expert strategy that takes VERY careful coordination; I recommend having a squad for this one.

For those who may not know, Megalodontia can be used to attack Cohozuna directly for major damage! Just lead the bite right under Coho, and it'll help deal damage! But did you know you can also damage Horrorboros with its bite?

The aim for this is very tricky; You need to hit Horrorboros' bomb DIRECTLY to get the most damage (and potentially get both at once for huge damage), and this takes being able to track its location AND lure Megalodontia to the right spot at the right time, all while dealing with the usual Salmonid bosses. Only try this strategy if you've got a good handle on Salmon Run!

Strategy #3 - King Farming

This one also requires a full squad:

Have you applied the strategies, got REALLY close, but just couldn't quite finish it? Are you tired out from having to run so many waves just to try again?

KING FARMING!

Granted everyone is okay going down ranks, you can just throw/give up waves together on Wave 1 by jumping into the water, and that charges your King Meter! Throw maybe 4-5 waves to fill it back up to max, then put your effort into that wave to get your next chance! If you fail again, rinse and repeat!

It makes the attempts much more frequent.

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General Advice:

-Do NOT forget about Salmonid Bosses! They group up very quickly. Try to lure certain ones closer together so you get large batches of eggs to use for attacking! (Also Stingers/Flyfish are a MUST to take down immediately)

-Watch your team's back! It's okay to take a couple seconds to help them clear out chum/bosses that may be swarming them; you need EVERYONE on this if you want to succeed, you cannot solo run this boss.

-Manage your ink, ESPECIALLY with the slower/ink heavier Grizzco weapons! Use bombs sparingly and have a plan for when you're about 50% ink capacity, or you can and will get stuck somewhere bad!

-Don't tilt! If you feel yourself getting frustrated and heated, step back for a while! Go calm down, shake off the jitters/nerves, and don't beat yourself up! You will play worse if you're in a bad headspace. Go take a break and come back to it! Keep your spirits up, and don't let losses take you down.

That's about what I got for now! Anyone else is absolutely welcome to add in further advice if they so wish! Let's help each other best this beast!

[mcaelius]

we should talk about perusia more i think

[akascow]

was not expecting to have all three king salmonids pop up at once (i dont read salmon news) i thought itd be like a 33% chance to get any of them it kinda scared me HAHA i was like no fuckin way

[halorocks1214]

Belated Big Run dump because I had a test to study for over the weekend. I managed to squeeze in a genuine Top 5 once more and I was little nervous I was going to be a few eggs short again but alas I pulled through! Now all that's left for me to do SR-wise is 999 Gone Fission and Smokeyard to get the little basket and I will have achieved everything! (outside of buying some shop stuff maybe)

Bonus pic of my literal first shift of the Run. Each time I got gold right away for the new scoring system I took a picture cause it was really funny to me. I think I managed to achieve gold first shift for all but one Run. ALSO I never heard about the new free suit so when I loaded into this shift and I was the only one not wearing it I experienced minor whiplash; I felt metaphorically naked lmao

Hope yall had as much fun as I did and congrats on 1.5 billion eggs!!

[angelkeitai]

basically the great triumvirate

[gothmusiclatinamerica]

"Hell Hath No Fury" by Lima, Peru-based dark electronic band Triumvirs off of their 2019 EP Shallow and Pretentious

[the-witchhunter]

The fact that John has made out with Lucifer in a bar bathroom makes this even funnier. This is a canon thing that has happened in the comics

Danny: I know you don’t get along very well.

John *internally*: Not so sure I’d say that considering I’ve had his tongue in my mouth

DPXDC prompt. Adult!Danny x Sleep-deprived!Constantine: We seem to have a misunderstanding.

Warlock was willing to admit that the Phantom’s company was mostly useful and not unpleasant. Because of the specifics of his work they had to meet quite often. It was nice to be at least a little sure that you wouldn’t get stabbed in the back. The new ghost king seemed to be amused by the World of the Living and that was quite useful. In addition, the Infinite Realms had a history of endless conflicts with Hell, so when demons was messing with him, Phantom was happy to put sticks in their wheels.

However, the current enemy of the League was another alien. Both John and Phantom happened to be nearby. But it seems ghost had no reason to help Hellblazer now, as this fight had nothing to do with his kingdom. Given that Batman had explicitly instructed John to stay on the battlefield, it seemed that if John Constantine wanted to count on a weekend, he would have to use his trump card now.

Constantine: In view of the urgency of the situation, I would like to make a proposal. Life offers many challenges. I know I can meet them if you're willing to face them with me. In the spirit of saving time..[holding up a ring] This is for you. You in?

Phantom: I..I don’t know, John. I mean i want to say yes but It’s all so sudden. Please gimme some time to think, okay? And let me help to deal with these invaders first and then we’ll talk about it.

John: ..Sure?

~~~~~

Tucker: Whoa crazy battle dude. John: Civilians are not allowed here. Danny: It's all right. We were going to meet at a cafe, but now, well, there is no cafe. I mean, he's with me and not so civilian, okay?Ehem..John, meet my best friend Tucker. Tucker, meet my..Em, this is John, and he's kinda my John. It's new for us.

Damn. He was in a hurry and offered more than he should have. It turns out the ghost had an interest in protecting the city. It is unlikely that he would allow the destruction of the place where one of his humans lives.

And worst of all, Phantom did not accept the ring (for which John had to hunt for several months) as payment. Constantine got it specially in case he needed a favor or a way to calm the anger of the spirit he was starting to get along with. Like, really, John spent a fair amount to own the artifact which would have neutralized the consequences of wearing a ring of rage. But Ghost didn’t want it? Why? And yet he helped. So John was in debt.

And how it's all at a bad time. The peace treaty and the treaty of cooperation between the States and the Infinite Realms was concluded only recently. Of course John didn't even have time to discuss the terms of their deal because the blushing ghost flew away to fight but to say that he won't pay for the service is like admitting that you want to start a new conflict. Constantine was starting to have a headache. He'll think about it when he gets at least a couple of hours of sleep. Whatever payment the ghost needs, it can wait a couple of hours.

~~~~~

But as it turned out, the ghost couldn’t make up his mind and decide what he wanted from him. He started showing up at John’s place and looking at him thoughtfully, also recently dragged him to pick out a suit. How he could be mistaken for a stylist John did not understand but preferred not to unnerve a potential ally.

Moreover, for some reason the chaotic creature decided that he had the right to condemn John for always forgetting to have dinner or take a bath. This scoundrel dared to lock him in a bathroom with strange scented candles and colored water. Whatever these bath bombs were, dumb spirit failed to poison him but now John smelled like peaches. Disgusting.

After breaking down the door he found the same mess with candles on the kitchen table. Phantom fought a fierce battle with the green goo in the pot that he brought to John's house, but eventually gave up and they ordered delivery. All in all, it was a pleasant evening. Of course John didn't admit it but for some reason Danny decided that he could make such a mess every Friday.

~~~~~

Danny: So..me and Morningstar are friends now. Do you mind? I know you don’t get along very well. John: Why should I care? Your friends are your business. Considering you’re crazy about the stars I’m surprised you’re not sleeping with their maker.

Danny: Hell no, Lightbringer is great. And I’m glad he’s sharing with me what I wouldn’t find in books but I would never cheat on my partner. John: Good to know. (Wow, who knew the Phantom has a lover.)

~~~~~

Morningstar: I have no idea what you see in this arrogant man, stardust.

Phantom: I don’t know. It’s interesting to be around him. You never know what’s going to happen tomorrow. And his determination and sarcastic nature are really charming.

Morningstar: Well, I’ll get rid of some of his contracts for your wedding but only because I like you and not because I’m willing to deal with this liar.

Phantom: Thanks, Luci,  you’re the best.

Morningstar:That’s true. But it's not free. I need you as a babysitter to keep Spawn busy while, well, Detective and I are busy.

Phantom: No problem :)

[purpleenma]

Pirate Captain James T. Kirk 🏴‍☠️✨

I for sure didn't have a Mcspirk pirate AU in my list to draw this year, but kaiidth am I right?

@avid-mreower and I got infected with the pirate brainworms and are living our best life with it ☠️💜

Go look at their Triumvirate Pirates here!

*Headcanon about Jim's earrings, first sketch, timelapses and photo inspo after the cut 👇 (CW: character's death)

The earrings: Pirates always tried to carry some gold on their person, usually choosing to wear it in small hoops. This was very practical for many reasons, one being because, if they washed up somewhere unknown, they would have something to bargain. Or, if they didn't survive, something to pay for the funeral (together with other superstitions and beliefs, like using that gold to pay for your trip to the Underworld and so).

I thought this would especially fit Jim because he has the firm belief that he will die alone. He's a tactician so he prepares ahead, the gold earrings can also be handy if he gets lost during some of his shenanigans, and they look cool as hell, so they're the perfect solution.

So when he dies, if someone finds his corpse, they can use them to give him a proper burial if they want to, but he doesn't really mind if whoever finds them keeps them, because they need it or even if it's just because they're made of gold.

At least he gets to become part of a treasure someone found, become part of the adventure and discovery that he loves so much 💜✨

See the timelapse for the first illustration here

See the one for the second piece here

*And here's the photo that started all the pirate brainworms (gonna ignore it's not a pirate, it is now).

[hogoflight]

I need more modern aus which really take advantage of the insane drama you can give Apollo (or any of the gods), at most like “rich family drama” WHICH I ENJOY IMMENSELY TO BE CLEAR, as some bizarre background lore or fun easter eggs. Don’t get me wrong I understand that’s not what he’s there for most of the time But IMAGINE the comedic / dramatic tangents!!:

fully just straight up killed Commodus. Just drowned his (murderous) ex in a bathtub. That’s crazy lore you can just add / imply! Like what the actual hell!! Maybe he got himself into a psychological horror serial killer film and Final Girl’d his way out. Maybe he’s just as toxic as canon Apollo. Who knows!

twin to Artemis, leader of some girl gang or organiser of a natural reserve or just Girl Scouts with a HEAP of allegations down to literal cannibalism. She hangs out in the woods and occasionally mysteriously appears on Apollo’s doorstep and they hang out for the rest of the day doing god knows what. That’s his evil twin (beloved)

whatever you choose to represent the Olympian family & Di Immortales, he’s a manager for both! Openly. Despite their infamous rivalry.

Apollo having the most random connections ever because of his exes & family (Cyrene -> wrestling, Branchus -> some weird new age occultism stuff, Hyacinthus -> florist with no secrets whatsoever, you get the idea)

Literally the plot of TOA as a background arc. Where Apollo & Meg are working together to take down the Triumvirate organisation themselves. Possibly w a mix of legalese and going on mysterious trips for 2 weeks then coming back singed with new bandages. Maybe there’s background news reports of the crimes the Triumvirate is being exposed for!

Instead of being born on Delos, an unrooted(?) island, Leto could’ve given birth to Apollo born on a boat itself! Possibly as a migrant dear LORD that’s such a horrible experience for her. This actually works really well with Apollo & Leto’s lack of identity in terms of their origins in history, as well as Apollo & the aftermath of the Trojan war. the pain of being diaspora. ofc after he keeps the boat even though he doesn’t know how to sail and absolutely REFUSES to sell it.

[a-most-beloved-fool]

context for the sort of insanity taking place within the Hobb books btw (though at like. spoiler-y areas for Fool's Fate and Assassin's Fate, so. if you already had plans to read them, maybe skip this post.)

can you truly tell me that this is not also spirk

actually y'know if I wanted to create something that Only I would enjoy... it would be very very easy to create one of those spirk collage thingies with quotes where all the quotes are taken from my Robin Hobb books. Fitz and the Fool have the same kind of soulmate bullshit goin on that Spirk has.

taking my favorite medias and shoving them together ehehe

[leletha-jann]

Headcanon future scenario (either postcanon or post-the OT3 getting together) where it dawns on Europa that three of the absolutely most major political powerhouses on the continent are allied - something that would normally be a matter for a library's worth of complicated treaties - on the stated basis of "MINE".

...our cuties are figuring it out, OK, but to the long-suffering bureaucrats keeping the Empire running, this is a political disaster. They do not know what the hell is going on or what the rules are.

But Agatha and Gil and Tarvek do not have TIME to sit down and draft treaties, and they are damn well not going to let anyone else do it FOR them.

What emerges out of this is known as "the Agreement", because that's how the Triumvirate refer to it. Agatha's not supposed to do that? Oh, the Agreement says she can, actually. Does Tarvek have the authority to do that? Sure, it's in the Agreement. Going to take this all the way to Gil? Somehow, whatever it was, it was in the Agreement.

No one actually knows what the Agreement is.

The traveling Heterodyne shows drama it up into a dread document written in demon blood on human skin, dripping with oaths so powerful they scorch the eye. Great special effects, fun prop design work, zero expected accuracy.

Quite a lot of people, including the Valois dynasty, try to insist that the Agreement doesn't actually exist. Or sometimes that they know the terms and they're this-and-such (they do not know. Seffie is going to murder someone with their own teeth).

Except it does exist, because the Triumvirate is acting as if it does, and that carries a lot of weight in Europa.

Very observant people and our main cast, however, know it exists, because they've repeatedly seen Agatha and Tarvek and Gil all check a matching notebook they all seem to have, and write stuff in it. (A copy of the notebook got stolen once. The thief discovered it was in three-Sparks-invented-this-for-fun depths of code, and then did not survive.)

What no one knows is that it's the same notebook, triplicated with the same Skifandrian technology that created Zeetha's expressive headband face...

...aaaaaaaaaaand it's basically a group chat on the theme of guys I did a thing on 100% bluff, here are the details, if someone asks...and they will ask...back me up on this OK?

They'll figure out the formal treaties when Europa is not on fire, and in the meantime, whatever it is...

...it's in the Agreement.

Or it is now, at least.

[thewardenisonthecase]

as much as i dont like the whole "one day the qunari will (try) to invade mainland thedas and spread the qun everywhere" plotline due to various reasons, its still a plotline that gets brought up in pratically every game. but its also brought up that, for all that the qunari speak of spreading the qun, they haven't really. done anything beyond kont aar and endless war with tevinter over seheron. and then the dragon's breath plot but the triumvirate later confirms the actions were unsanctioned so whatever. (and then later antaam but again. they were acting on their own)

so i do have to wonder. why tho. like why havent they made any moves whatsoever. like again, i dont like this plot but i hate stuff being left in the open even more. they build this qunari threat but the qunari never really. do anything for reals. and the ones who do stuff, the triumvirate quickly says hey they did this without permission.

and like even dorian and bull kinda bring that up, however briefly

and im also like YEAH bull, can you tell me if the priesthood comes to a conclusion because im also wondering. like its the whole reason why the antaam deflected in the first place cause they were doing nothing. HELL, even Sten kinda brings up the possibility that perhaps the qunari coming to ferelden (as conquerors) may never come to pass. STEN, THE GUY WHO BECOMES THE ARISHOK.

So i'm just. is there a reason???? like is there some reason i did not see that they say yeah so the reason teh qunari havent really acted on their plans is xyz. like, we even get told that if the qunari really wanted to take things over, they would have done it already, so clearly there's something that's not clicking

bc if theres no reason, and if the qunari are never going to do anything, why keep this whole threat plotline going. it feels just kinda like. a way that you keep not explaining shit but still have enough reasons to have qunari as enemies for the pcs to fight.

[dustykneed]

everyone knows that if you bring your best friend along on a date with your bf, either your best friend of your bf will end up being third wheeled-- unless you're jim t kirk and you manage to third wheel for your first officer (who is in fact your boyfriend) and your cmo best friend.

no i have not watched bread and circuses yet but i feel in my heart that this applies. and also objectively the bread and circuses outfits are so insanely mind-blowingly attractive?? i needed an excuse to draw them in tight-fitting shirts and i regret nothing 😎

you just know that whenever the pre-mcspirk triumvirate hangs out whoever did the inviting will inevitably end up being the third wheel. like jim invites spock over to play chess and brings bones along to spectate and commentate and IMMEDIATELY spones joins forces to beat his ass (bickering and sassing each other all the while. and by the end bones is basically halfway on spock's lap smug as hell with spock leaning back a little just to accommodate him, a hand ghosting his waist to keep him from losing his balance.) And they beat jim's ass so soundly it would almost be embarrassing if he hadn't been preoccupied with committing the way spock and bones fit so well together to memory.

or spock will ask jim and bones over for dinner, and somehow while he's turned his back for a minute replicating their meals mckirk will have gotten into a playful argument about the worst terran movie and spock watches this eventually escalate into a mock tussle on the couch (and then onto the floor, where jim solidly pins bones (who is voicing his complaints very loudly) to the carpet and sort of pets at him until he goes pliant and giggly. and spock keeps watching because he can't bring himself to look away from how jim's biceps and triceps flex with the exertion of keeping a flailing bones still, and the way bones' shirt has rucked up with his wriggling and is now exposing his midriff in a decidedly... agreeable manner. And now their dinner is getting cold but spock is very much not. the opposite, in fact.

for bones though, generally he has the opposite problem-- whenever he tries to corner jim for a physical, it's guaranteed that spock will show up with him and stand next to his bed and all but hold jim's hand in front of the entire medbay and (with infuriating accuracy and highly amusing, transparent urgency) hand bones the instruments he needs before he even reaches for them, hovering by jim's side all the while. and jim is also TERRIBLE about not physically attaching himself to spock and actually letting bones do his goddamn job when spock gets hurt. if he wasn't so fond of them both, he swears he would've kicked them out of his medbay ages ago. Too bad they've both wormed their way solidly into his heart.

...

prompt fill for @mcspirkevents' mcspirk month day 26 "expectations vs reality" (i know this isn't spicy but by god spirk's mouths are actually touching and given my track record of not being able to draw people kissing properly it might as well be, lol) 🩵💙💛

[stromuprisahat]

the reason i cannot excuse the darkling’s crimes is because he has no loyalty to his people. sure, everything he did was to create a better, safer world for grisha, and he did a lot of good things for them, but how many grisha did he kill because they didn’t agree with his methods? how many innocent children did he sacrifice because they were pawns in his plan? how many otkazat’sya that also wanted a better world for grisha did he kill or try to kill because, at the end of the day, his goals were not to make the world safer for grisha, it was to make a world where grisha were the rulers of society and everyone else was left to suffer

This could truly use some quotes, because where's the proof he acted to make Grisha rulers? Outside of him taking the Throne so he doesn't have to ask for every tiny concession?

There's none.

We never see him enacting some law to ensure Grisha dominance or spreading a declaration of that, the only time we glimpse his rule is when he's receiving supplicants, therefore he's at least on some level listening to his subjects even though he could lock himself up in the palace and have anyone bothering him executed.

Hell, if I wanted to be a nitpicker, I'd point out the regime visibly run by a group of Grisha is the illegitimate usurper Nikolai's, since he's constantly parading around all over the country with allegedly Alina-appointed (Mind you, there are no witnesses!) "Grisha triumvirate".

The Darkling has no loyalty to his people? The man, who learns a way to supply inhuman soldiers and immediately replaces flesh and blood with those even though it costs him immensely?! The very same man, who earned loyalty of the majority of Second Army and didn't have to travel around the world, flushing out Grisha in hiding to force them to join him? Don't you think they would've chosen "the better" or at least the new option?! Yet Alina gathered "maybe fifty" Grisha from "hundreds".

Do we ever see him kill Grisha for disagreeing with him?

No.

He kills Sergei- double traitor-, his nichevo'ya kill Alina's joke of an army during a siege- not Grisha as you call it, but supporters of his enemy- and that's it. What do you think a military leader does during a fight? Politely asks to put down the weapons and talk everything through?!

THEY MADE PLANS TO KILL ~HIM~ AND SLAUGHTER ANYONE, WHO'D GET INTO THE CROSSFIRE!

Besides- they were traitors to his cause, supporting the Tsar's sun-summoning puppet. They'd get executed anyway. He just avoided the theatrics that could've been interpreted as Grisha being free game.

Forceful change of regime almost always swims in blood. The Darkling's casualties were minimal. He even managed to get rid of plenty of nobles without endangering peasants.

You want to talk about pawns and unacceptable losses? That's politics and war. You either stand by, or you get your hands dirty. Ever heard of trolley problem? You can't keep everyone safe, and a true leader is the person, who doesn't shy away from nasty decisions, else someone might decide for them.

Which children are we sacrificing here? Is this about Genya again? Because under his leadership children were fed, educated and allowed to grow up before eventually dying on fronts etc. That's more than Ravkan monarchy could say about their general population. Or the new regime about their Grisha.

Where are those otkazat'sya that "also wanted a better world for Grisha"? Because I don't remember any being introduced. Or did I miss some vast socio-political party? The otkazat'sya we see are either indifferent or hostile. There are oprichniki and Little Palace staff, of course, but we don't get to see those aside from one young anti-Darkling mouthpiece, whose mother probably had personal beef with the guy, because how else am I to believe he'd be killing maids and other servants he's gonna need. Unless I'm also to buy he intends to wash his socks himself, while running a whole collapsing country...

If he wanted normies to suffer, then tell me- why would he waste precious Grisha lives to renew Fold crossings, while the Prince Perfect kept bombing supply lines and starving his own country?!

[illegalpaladin]

i just want some triumvirate hurt / comfort in any combination whatsoever.... heavy on the comfort, please.

I made this as heavy on the comfort as I could!🫡 Thank you for your patience, and I hope you enjoy!

Spock and McCoy stand at the end of the biobed, watching as Jim sleeps peacefully. The machine beeps regularly. If McCoy didn’t know better–if he weren’t Jim’s doctor–he’d have no reason to think that things had been so touch and go just hours before. 

“It’s just like the idiot to run into a burning transport vessel to save a medical shipment,” McCoy huffs, crossing his arms. “He’s lucky you were there to pull him out of the wreckage, and that I was able to patch him up.” 

Spock just inclines his head. He’s been strangely silent, save for filling McCoy in on what happened. To anyone else, he would be unreadable. But McCoy knows him well enough to see the dark concern in his eyes. 

Jim begins to stir, and Spock and McCoy are at his side in an instant. As his eyes flutter open, a smile plays across his face. “Quite the wakeup committee,” he slurs. 

McCoy wants to laugh just as much as he wants to cry. “Is that all you have to say for yourself? Spock and I have been worried sick about you.”

Jim hums. He tries to push himself up onto his elbows, but Spock presses against his shoulder with a firm and gentle hand and urges him back down. “Jim.” 

Jim relents and flops back against the thin mattress. McCoy’s hands bunch in the sheet he’d draped over Jim to protect him from the draft in the room. “What the hell were you thinking, Jim?”

“I was thinking,” he hums, “that the people of Folnar II needed their medication. People would have died without it.”

“And what would we have done if you had died?”

The question had been on the tip of McCoy’s tongue, but he’s shocked to hear it come from Spock instead. It seems a strange moment of emotionality–but then again, he’s prone to those when Jim is involved. 

“I wasn’t gonna die,” Jim mumbles. It’s clear that sleep is already trying to claim him again. “You were there to pull me out, and I knew Bones was here to patch me up.” 

McCoy feels a spark of anger, hot and bright in his chest. “That doesn’t give you any right to–” 

Jim begins to snore. 

For a long moment, both Spock and McCoy just watch Jim closely. The rise and fall of his chest, the flutter of his eyelids as he begins to dream. 

“What right does he have?” McCoy tugs on the blanket without meaning to. “Does he have any idea how much he made us worry?”

Spock stays silent, his eyes on Jim. It makes that anger burn hotter and brighter. 

“Don’t you have anything to say? It’s unacceptable! We can’t have him throwin’ himself in harm’s way and let him expect us to pull him out!” 

Spock shakes his head. “No. I disagree.” His hand runs along Jim’s arm where it rests over the sheet. “He trusts us immensely.” 

“Spock, he got hurt. He–”

“While luck is a human concept,” Spock answers evenly, “I believe we are the lucky ones. Lucky that someone like him can trust us so completely.” 

It knocks the wind out of McCoy’s sails, and he turns to sit gently on the edge of the biobed. “You think so?”

Spock answers without hesitation. “Yes. I am grateful that I can be of such use to him.” 

There’s movement–the shifting of the blanket, the crackle of the fabric of the biobed–and McCoy looks down to realize Jim has wrapped his fingers around his wrist. When he looks up, he sees that Jim’s eyes are open, and he’s smiling softly. “I promise, Bones,” Jim whispers, barely audible, “as long as I have the two of you, I’ll always come home.”

[falloutconfessions]

"We really needed a way to play the base game as Overboss of the Nuka-Raider triumvirate plus the other DLC's. I mean, think of it.

You could go through Automatron and subjugate the Rust Devils under the Nuka-Raiders banner. 

You could bring the Nuka-Raiders to Far Harbor and bring those settlements to heel and gain tribute from the settlements you clear for them.

You could have a massive collection of resources and manpower to work out how to break into the Institute and find out what the hell happened to Shaun...

and then instead of blowing it up... mass-teleport your Raiders in to Pillage the place and turn it into your new headquarters.  Then the world."

Fallout Confessions