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Ilan Motopenza - White Pictures (BEAT-011)

Performed by: @pinewithsun
Art by: @pinewithsun (https://twitter.com/PineWSun)
Character Represented: Comedy & Tragedy

Yee-ha! Comedy, the clown, and Tragedy, aka cowboypensive, have arrived. With the quickest hands in the West, and years of experience in theater, I reckon this clownin' crew is worth your while. Vote for Comedy & Tragedy if you're a fan of the wild west, circuses, or showtunes!

Sourcelist:
- Theater related sources (Battleblock Theater, songs from Broadway Musicals such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, etc.)
- Songs relating to circuses/clowns (Entry of The Gladiators, THE WORLD REVOLVING, songs from Spark The Electric Jester, etc.)
- Country music and music related to cowboys/the wild west (Old Town Road by Lil Nas X, Ram Ranch by Grant MacDonald, Southern Nights by Glen Campbell, etc.)

Songs used:
Hamilton - Alexander Hamilton (Theater)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Main Theme (Cowboys)
DELTARUNE - The World Revolving (Clowns)

Victory! Comedy & Tragedy

LOG ADDED: 6/27/21

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Subject: Robo-Crashers (Sonic the Hedgehog, Rock "Mega Man" Light)
Noted by: Arthur Candler

The experiment took an interesting turn today, one we weren't expecting. Upon extended exposure to the White Noise, initially there was seemingly no reaction. However, close to the three minute mark, something interesting happened. As the hedgehog began to seemingly plan with Rock to find a way out of the room, the entity seemed to suddenly spring to life. Within moments they were... consumed entirely. The White Noise just... swallowed them whole. They vanished. For a solid ten minutes, they had simply disappeared. Afterwards, however, was the most interesting part. They returned, seemingly without a scratch.

Very fascinating. Initially we theorized that the White Noise had simply rejected them, but... As we released them from the room for further testing, the robot briefly fell apart into... static, interestingly. Sonic rushed to comfort him, and they briefly started to quite literally meld together. They quickly separated, fearful of it, but now we're more interested in how that happened.

We're not entirely sure what it was, it will require further testing. Our current theory, however, is that the Robo-Crashers are not among us right now. Not dead, as that would likely make them much more difficult to clone like this, but... these are not the Robo-Crashers. This is the White Noise, dressing itself and acting like them. To a tee, as well, even with most memories intact. However, they seem very off as well. Occasional flares of uncharacteristic anger, moments where they will seemingly panic and start to fall apart at the seams, only to come back together at a moment's notice. The clones are unstable. Further testing may yield more results, and we are very enthusiastic to see what those results may be.

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Arrangement: @moonagedream
Character Represented: Robo-Crashers

Sources:
- Songs from classic Sonic and Mega Man games 
- Songs from Sonic and Mega Man fangames
- Songs from the Doom series 

Songs used:
Lava Reef - Sonic & Knuckles (Classic Sonic games)

melting down in the lava reef [experiment: robo-crashers]

LOG ADDED: 7/5/21

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Subject: Miror B., Ludicolo
Noted by: Arthur Candler

First off, who allowed the Pokemon? I thought we were banning experimentation on non-anthropomorphic animals. It leads to inconclusive results, and it... doesn't feel right to me. But... whatever, it happened, and I suppose we will continue with it for the foreseeable future. It isn't ideal, but we can't do half-measures. Not now. 

...Miror B. seemed the most torn up out of everyone so far about this. It wasn't fun to watch, if I'm to be honest. He just... clung to Ludicolo the entire time, apologizing and waiting for something to happen. We sat here watching that for thirty goddamn minutes. It took that long for the White Noise to consume him. We need to figure out what exactly the variable is that makes this take longer depending on the person, that's crucial for this experiment to continue.

Hugo and Porter have been despondent, trying to find where Miror had gone. They actually came dangerously close to finding the lab once or twice. We really should introduce more security measures to prevent people from accidentally stumbling into this. We don't want to have to disqualify anyone. That would be bad for business, and we've already had to ice some... former associates for getting too close. I would very much prefer not to take care of anyone unnecessarily from here on out. I am not a good person, I'm aware, but I'm not a fucking monster. 

...I almost feel bad for the members of Adventure Machine. They seem very distraught about this. It slightly concerns me, they may not bring their best in the next match because of this. Sure, they'll have time to prepare, but you never do get past your first murder. Now, whether this is murder is up for debate right now, we have no conclusive evidence. I hope it isn't.

There was another attempt to enter the Estate by an unauthorized party today. We believe that it's Mr. Cicierega trying to get back in again. I do not understand his desire to get back in. I really don't. We did consider bringing him in as an Enforcer, but our employer said he wasn't worth the pay. I'm inclined to disagree, but I don't get paid to argue, I suppose.

Anything else? Ah, right. The thief is really starting to get on my bad side. She's started conferring with some of the contenders in secret. Not to mention, she's found blind spots in our camera views and audio recording. Even if she is severely annoying me, I'll admit. She's clever. I'll have to keep a closer eye on her when I can. Perhaps I'll have Ness tail her.

Lastly, the state of the past two experiments... The Robo-Crashers and Jonesy are still unstable, but have not broken down since we started this. I suppose that there's something to note there. The first person that saw the clones (at least, we're assuming) was Aaron Burr, of the Stage Stars. He's not taking it well. Hansen and Sawyer are trying to console him, to no avail. It's a shame, such a clever man reduced to drinking. At least Thomas has a friend at the bar now.

That's everything important for now. The next report should be our last for a while. 

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Arrangement: Bulnosaur40
Character Represented: Miror B.

Sources:
- Songs from Pokemon spinoffs
- Songs in the genre of disco and funk
- Michael Jackson songs

Songs used:
Don't Ever Forget... - Hideki Sakamoto (Pokemon spinoffs)
Leave Me Alone - Michael Jackson (Michael Jackson songs)
Take a Chance on Me - ABBA (Funk/disco)
Too Much Heaven - The Bee Gees (Funk/Disco)
Jazz Carnival - Azymuth (Funk/Disco)

Don't Ever Leave Me... [experiment: miror b.]

LOG ADDED: 7/11/21

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Subject: George Lopez
Noted by: Arthur Candler

Today's experiment took us a while to start. The latent static electricity that Lopez made it difficult for our scanners to get a bead on him in the first place. We had to put him in a special suit to even be able to get our readings accurately. But, before too long, we figured it out. Besides that, it's what came next that was much more important to note.

The White Noise just... consumed him. Like that. We put him in, and he was just gone. Immediately. This is a result that we didn't expect, to be honest. With the others, it took a little while to happen, but here... no, it was sudden. Perhaps it has to do something with emotional state? Brain activity? We noticed that Lopez was much more shifty, clearly attempting to find a way to escape. We've already been theorizing about this exact thing. Perhaps it targets an active mind much faster than it does a slower, more fearful one? We have a lot of ground to cover when it comes to finding out what the White Noise seems to prioritize. 

In any case, the clone seems less unstable than Jonesy's, but not quite as stable as Miror B.'s. We're not entirely sure how to proceed from here, but we have time to plan ahead.

On an additional note, I can now add being impaled by a sword to my list of ways I should be dead. The kid Lopez fought would not let up. Screaming at me to let him go, trying any way he could to stop me. His courage was certainly admirable, but I can't delay this any further. My employer would have my head, otherwise. I was able to restrain him for long enough to keep him out of the way. The wound was rather difficult to treat, his sword is rather peculiar in shape and ability. Luckily, we have good doctors on standby. This entire process is risky.

...I'll admit, this process is unsavory, as well.. I am not proud of many of my actions during these last few months. But I need to find out what the White Noise is capable of. It's my top priority. I antagonize our contenders, taunt them, push them forward... because this is all I can do. I need to find out what the White Noise is capable of. It's all I care about. 

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Arrangement: @theguys-spicy-soundclown
Character Represented: George Lopez

Sources:
- Songs in the mambo genre
- Songs from sitcoms popular for being on Nick@Nite
- Songs from movies and shows George Lopez has acted in 

Songs used:
Low Rider - War
Epic - Faith No More
Buddy Holley - Weezer
Dream Dream Dream Dream - Sharkboy and Lavagirl

Take A Little Trip [experiment: george lopez]

Well, dudes, this match was somethin' else! 195 to 125 votes, 320 votes total. Absolutely INSANE! Even Mr. Modulate showed up to say a little farewell, how sweet, upupupu! Both contestants took down some of the most formidable foes in the entire tournament, both contestants fought VERY well, but as you all know, one of 'em's headin' to the Dock of Shame! Almost feel a little bad~, but I'm Chris McKuma, crushin' dreams is kinda my job, so... Who's hopes will I absolutely DECIMATE next? Tune in next time to find out, here in TEMPORARY. FLIGHT. ATTENA̴͂͒À̴́Ȁ̷͆À̷̛A̴̐̈À̸͝Ä̶́̈́G̶̓̍Ó̴̐N̸͌̀N̷͛̈Y̶͗̑Y̴̧̅Y̷̐͝-

ALLLRIGHTY THEN, I'M OUTTA HERE! I love my job, sure, but I don't get paid enough to deal with dudes like THAT. T̵h̴e̴y̴'̵r̴e̴ ̶a̸l̷l̵ ̶y̷o̷u̸r̴s̸,̷ ̷b̵u̸d̷.̷ ̸Now if you'll excuse me, I have another match to set up, far, far away from you!

(LR3 - M1) Results

LOG ADDED: 10/15/21

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Subject: Aaron Burr, Veronica Sawyer, Evan Hansen
Noted by: Arthur Candler

I'll be honest. Today's session has put a very sour taste in my mouth, not that I wasn't starting to loathe this process already. What a start to this cycle of experiments, hm?

My employer came to me with very specific instructions. Sawyer and Hansen would be first, and Burr would be experimented on by himself afterwards. At first, I had objected, but... it seems that the other Enforcers were a little more on board with this than I. I was outnumbered, and quite frankly I'm not sure if it's in my business to go against the word of my higher-ups. I know what's at stake here, and... it's not worth [REDACTED]. I had no choice but to allow this to go forward, despite my wishes.

I offered for Burr to watch the process for himself before we started, and... well. At first, he pulled a gun on me. Understandable, I suppose. Of course, nothing he could have done would have mattered at this point. He always was a terrible shot, and even then, I'm not an easy bear to kill. Either way, I took no joy in this encounter. He agreed eventually to watch the experiment before going in himself. 

Now, the experiment itself was a whole other can of worms. The White Noise reacted in a more volatile fashion than we'd initially expected. Perhaps we were right, and the Noise thrives on high mental activity. Perhaps it works via... creativity? Something along those lines. I'm starting to understand why my employer chose to bring these people in for the experiments, even if I... don't particularly agree with these methods. They're needlessly cruel, but I cannot argue. Not now, not while things still are the way they are. In any case, the White Noise immediately was gravitating to them, violently consuming them and leaving nothing for a few minutes, which even we didn't expect. The copies created by the White Noise were... strangely quiet, too. Almost mute. Ironic, really. I'm sure that [REDACTED] found that amusing.

Burr was let in after them, and it took two hours to even have the White Noise start working. He looked... comatose, almost, as he waited for the end. I don't doubt that watching Sawyer and Hansen lost to the White Noise was... taxing, to say the least. Enough to reduce a man to silence, fearful nothing. I understand his pain. I've lost a daughter to a force nobody could stop as well. Sickness is difficult to describe, as is this Noise.

Similar in that regard, but... I would refrain from calling the Noise a sickness. No, it's so much more than that. It is not just a force, it is alive.

And clearly, it isn't happy.

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Arrangement: @moonagedream
Character Represented: Stage Stars

Sources:
- Songs from Broadway and off-Broadway musicals
- Songs from anime heavily focused on music
- Songs about historical American politicians (before the year 1990)

Songs used:
Wait For It - Leslie Odom Jr. (Broadway Musicals)

Wait For It [experiment: stage stars]

508 VOTES.
294 TO 214.
BOTH CANDIDATES FOUGHT HARD, AND THE MATCH GOT CLOSE MULTIPLE TIMES.
BUT THE WINNER WAS ALWAYS CLEAR FROM THE START.

GOOD GAME,
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN THE ELECTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A NATION REBORN.
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(Stocks and thumbnail by: https://twitter.com/CwcHstrn/status/1323684691162136576!
Build-Up from @par-airl1nes5 by @bri-pm!)

(R20 - M20) Results

HOBaRT: Why were they... so scared? What the hell is going on here?

The fifth members of the final eight are revealed! The final results are 109 to 92. Thanks for voting, everyone.

[LR2 M1 Results] Messy Recipe vs Fighting Placeholder Team

We have moved to our third account! Find us here to see how the story continues. @ultimustourneypart3

(NOTE: THIS IS OUR SECOND ACCOUNT. We ran out of time on the first. To see what's happened before, including Round 1, please check @ultimustourneypart1)

Welcome back to Ultimus Tourney. This is a 16-contender tournament, with the fighters duking it out to solve the mysteries of the White Noise before they're lost to it. With the stakes growing ever higher, our contenders compete to save themselves from an uncertain, dark fate presented by this strange force. With everything on the line, who will crack under the pressure?

This is a multimedia project, taking place both on YouTube and Soundcloud, with a heavy emphasis on story. The story so far can be found in the link section, though it is currently unfinished.

Vote for those you like the music of, and listen to the arrangements and mashups presented for perspective on those you may have written off.

Stay away from the White Noise.

(We have a Discord! Check here for updates, the storyline of Ultimus Tourney, and to chat with the staff and even some of the characters: https://discord.gg/va25sJN )

WINNERS BRACKET:
-Hisashi Nogami
-The Humanz (2D, Hatsune Miku, and Cherry)
-Windows Warriors (Bonzi Buddy, Clippy, and Putt Putt)
-Lune

LOSERS BRACKET:
-Lone Digger
-Stage Stars (Aaron Burr, Evan Hansen, Veronica Sawyer)
-Atlanta Roads (Lil Nas X and Childish Gambino)
-Dr. Kawashima
-Aria da Copo (Big Band and Squigly)
-Adventure Machine (Madeon and Porter Robinson)
-Animated Musical Vibes (Shizuku and Firestar)
-The Luminary

THE LOST:
-Robo-Crashers (Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog)
-Jonesy
-Miror B.
-George Lopez

BONUS CHARACTERS:
-Sayori Yua (deceased)
-Ellen DeGeneres
-Interviewing Jimmy Team

BOSSES:
-Simpleflips
-Ness

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-The Baron

melting down in the lava reef [experiment: robo-crashers]

Ultimus Tourney: White Noise [MOVED]