Foreword: The respective characters are the respective property of their respected owners, including me! (thank Miharu and the other made-ups)
Battle Phase 1-01: The New Rules
Unaware of the world's happenings, 5 people- 3 men and 2 women began a meeting that will change the face of a highly popular activity...
"Now that all of you are here, let's begin with our meeting..." the chief of the meeting, known as Ms. T.H-D, began.
"Ms. Chairman, I have a good proposal..." the newest member of the board, Mr. J.S. raised.
"What is it Mr. Sakomori?"
"Ever since the game was released five years ago, it had become increasingly popular among the youth of this country- particularly girls. It and the tournaments have made it the no.1 and now, it is beginning to be introduced into other countries- hailing large successes... since the creation of the global battle commission- the ALBC, which all five of us are members, we have been creating a global set of rules for each battle- and my proposal is: some new additions to the rules... I've provided each of you with a copy of the new proposals" Mr. Sakomori explained. Each board member read their 7-page proposal.
"Do we have the technology for this?" a Ms. A.S. asked.
"Yes we do, Ms. Sunikata... thanks to the research team that I aided, we were able to do enough tests on the application of there concepts..."
"Very well then, Mr. Sakomori... the board will convene on this matter... that means you're going to leave our presence for a while..." the chairwoman called.
Mr. Sakomori left the boardroom- it was standard procedure for the proposer to leave the room while the rest decide. Back in the room, a call was being made.
"I see..." the person on the other line remarked "how nice of him to make this proposals- it looks like he watched too much TV... well if it's safe, I'll allow it... Icchan out..."
"I guess we'll have a busy week then..." the chair started again, as soon as Sakomori was there. "Once we release the new additions, we'll give the teams 1-2 weeks to comply and then what?"
"Why not an exhibition match under the revised rules? Champion against former champion?" a Mr. M.A. asked.
"Hmm... Daughter against mother... that will be nice... I agree"
Soon after, the meeting was ended, leaving the executives to prepare for the next day. The next day...
"We interrupt this program to give you an important announcement..." the projector TV near Tokyo station and many others around the city began. "The Angelic Layer Battle Commission (ALBC- or CAL, Commission de Angelic Layer (Commission of the Angelic Layer) - the official name, with the HQ in Geneva) will make a statement regarding some important changes..."
Then the screen suddenly shifted to the form of Mr. Sakomori, head of public relations, ALBC.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Deus and fans alike, good afternoon to all... for years we have been making the sport much safer and more exiting for all ages... and we bear good news. There have been some additions to the global rules of the game, not only benefiting the fans, but to test the will and skill of the Deus themselves... these are the additions, as allowed by the commission:
In the scope of allowance, males can now enter as an official Deus in any tournament and stand the same chance and rules as any female Deus... Male angels will be available within the week as per compliance with this amendment...
In the scope of dress there are changes, notably:
Angels can now wear external armor plating, providing the total weight of the plating is up to a maximum of 25 of the total weight... and providing the plating can come on or off at a moment's notice, if needed in the middle of a battle...
External mobility enhancement thrusters are to be included in the external armor design but excluded in the total weight, as some layers need the facility of these thrusters. Only a maximum of two thrusters, with a maximum thrust of 50 kg will be allowed.
Shields are also allowed, with a maximum of a physical shield and another shield of an energy type.
External thrusters are allowed, but can only be used in certain layers, such as the new zero-gravity and space layers... the maximum thrust is 500 kg.
In the scope of weaponry, the new changes are:
Long range weaponry in the form of beam weapons are now allowed.
Melee weapons selections have been expanded. Not only metal weapons but beam weapons are allowed as well. And the concealment of such weapons is allowed.
Changing weapons and armor is allowed in the middle of the battle.
Disabling weaponry such as EMP or Lockdown types are illegal and are therefore not permitted to be used in the layer or anywhere else.
Assisting weaponry, in the form of drones are allowed up to one system per angel per fight... the allowed maximum number of drones that can be controlled is 8, for it might cause some mental overload in the part of the Deus...
In the event that the angel switches/drops the current weapon, the other shall comply as well, matching arm for arm.
In the scope of the layer, some new layers have been added, such as the plain zero-gravity and the space layer, which are mentioned before. The new limit of the layer is 30 x 30 x n- all in meters.
In the scope of the battle, some new systems are noted, including:
In the event the angel gets hit in a tournament layer, the Deus will feel the impact in the same spot as the angel's- so take care, fellows...
Now included in the conditions for referee stoppage are:
Inability of the Deus to fight due to injury- resulting from a previous battle or other injury.
Orders from the CAL board of directors.
Non-compliance to the revised rules and regulations.
In view of the revisions, the commission will give each Deus two weeks to at least comply. As of
12:00 pm today, by order of the commission, the prices of the new upgrades will be at 50 discount for the whole of the compliance period... for any questions regarding this matter, either grab a copy of the revised rules or contact us... have a good day, and have a happy and safe fight..."
The screen returned to its normal program as silent cheers came to and about. In a house in the Tokyo suburbs, the woman watching was stunned...
"Oh dear... this is going to be good..."
