I don't know how well I'm gonna do with this story, but at least give me some advice on where to take it, and review. That is, if you read it. If you just quit in the middle of it, review anyway and tell me why. All right, this story is somewhat during Nexus, and there may be spoilers in it. For the disclaimer, I do not own Armored Core, any references to ACs that appear in the game, or parts that I have not introduced myself. Oh yea, that'll happen once or twice too. Anyway, story!
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Prelude to BattleA beep from his communicator told Vince that it was time. He'd gotten a message, days before, that he was to participate in a Raven Test. He'd been piloting his blade MT for months upon end, and he'd gotten used to the routine, but this had thrown him off whack. The Ravens were the best, and he'd been chosen to take the test to become one.
Vince got out of bed and grabbed his clothes. He'd decided some slightly baggy clothes would let him move quicker, and react better than if he'd dressed up. He figured the rest of the people being tested would try to look good, but he didn't care how they saw him. If they chose him already, then they knew how he was. After he'd gotten into some cargo pants and a t-shirt, he headed out for the testing area.
It was about a 20 minute drive to the city limits where Vince and two others were to try out for a Ravens position. The Nest had gotten a carrier to bring their MTs to the site, and he saw his black blade MT. The other two being tested were already getting ready to boot up their MTs, and Vince followed suite.
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A few minutes of system checks showed that his MT was up to par, and he stepped it into the dome where he was to test himself. The other applicants had been shown to other areas where their tests would be, and he wished them the worst of luck. He knew it was wrong, but if they did better than he did, he'd be out of the position and have to prove himself again.
As he stepped his MT into the arena type dome, his FCS showed three targets- two missile MTs, and a grenade launcher type. Odd as it was, he was pretty sure he had to take them out, and fast. The garage type door slammed shut behind him, and a voice came over the speaker system.
This looks easier than it is. We know you're good close range, so we're not gonna let you get that close. Take these three down as quick as possible.
"Well damn. So much for the dash and assault."
Before he could even begin to wonder how this was going to start, he found out. Both missile launchers opened fire, forcing him to dash forward- his first mistake. The grenade launcher shot a large round directly at him. A quick jerk on the controls sent him up and over the blast, and right into the face of a missile, which whizzed by his face. A quick double slash severed the MT's torso from its lower half, dropping the danger from 3 on 1 to 2 on 1. Another grenade came screaming at him from his right as his boosters sent him vaulting backwards. The blast knocked him off-balance, however, and he caught a missile to the side, sending him to the floor. The MT kicks back over and boosts out of the way of another grenade blast towards the other missile launcher. A dash to the left dodges the last missile that MT would ever fire as a laser blade decapitates the small mech. With the missile launchers disabled, it took Vince only a matter of moments to zoom in on the grenade and off the end of the barrel. The MT signals defeat, and Vince quickly steps back over to where he began his test.
Vince Tsyaerin, ((For those of you who aren't very literate, that's sounded out See-air-en)) this has been a very good day for you. It seems the other two applicants did not fare as well as you did. In fact, they should be on their way to the hospital as we speak. You will be informed as to your new assignment within the next few days. Congratulations, Raven.
"Wow. That was easier than I'd thought. Looks like I'll have to pile up the credits and get myself ready for this."
With that, he left for his apartment on the other side of town. That night he slept like a baby, and began to ponder what he'd be up against in the first few weeks as a Raven. Little did he know what kind of life-threatening rivalries and soul-saving endeavors he'd be put through in just that same position.
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I know this was short, but I wanted the jist of the character and how he got the spot as a Raven. Please let me know if I'm going in the right direction with this.