Chapter 1.5: Intermission
On the colony Astor, Grodek, his coworkers and the entire colony have just watched the UE transmission, detailing the abandonment of the people of Mars by the Earth Federation. Shocked at the nature of the images, the colonial governor declares martial law and orders the military to cut power to the colony but to no avail.
"What are we going to do Grodek? The colony is in a full-scale riot!" said by one of his coworkers
"We should stay here until…" said by Grodek as he is interrupted by another transmission
The second transmission shows the view from within the colony core, which is used as an escape pod. Outside the Earth Federation fleet and mobile suits are firing at the colony core.
(Screams of fear coming from a girl)
"That voice, its my daughter! My daughter is there!" said by Grodek to his coworkers
One of the beam shots is blocked by a Gafran. The blast waves cause the core to shake while the colonist tremble in fear. Coming into the video is Grodek's wife and daughter.
"No! My family is there!" said by Grodek
Suddenly, three soldiers entered the building through the elevator.
"Martial law is in place! Turn off the computers!" said by one of the soldiers as they pointed their guns
"To hell with the federation!" said by a security guard as he tackles one of the soldiers.
Several of Grodek's coworkers apprehend the soldiers.
"Several members of my family have gone to Mars and you left them all to die!" said by the security guard in a furious tone as he points his handgun at one of the soldiers.
The employees are scared at the guard's action but Grodek calms the situation down.
"Its not their fault. They probably don't know about the federation's involvement until now." said by Grodek as he grabs the gun from the guard.
"Hey guys, look outside." said by one of the coworkers
The workers look outside of the building, only to see fighting throughout the colony. Riot police attempt to quell the riots while soldiers and their mobile suits engage rebels. They see an approaching group of soldiers when the manager enters the floor.
"I can't believe the federation would do something this abhorrent! I'm going out, kicking ass, and taking names. Are you coming with me or not?" said by the fanatical manager as he brings his entire collection of guns.
"Fine with me, many of my relatives where sent to Mars!" said by one of the workers as he grabs a shotgun
"I can't let the federation get away with this. I'm coming too!" said by another coworker as he grabs a hunting rifle
Grodek himself also agrees and picks up one of the soldier's combat rifles.
"Those bastard didn't care if my family dies. I'll make them pay!" said by a furious Grodek as the entire group enters the elevators.
The elevators went down to the ground floor, where the twelve rebels exit the building. They enter Residential District 4 and spot an incoming group of soldiers.
"Guys stay down. The bastards are up ahead." said by Grodek as they hid under a wall of rubble.
The squad of soldiers is compose of ten infantry and a riot police vehicle. They go down the road without noticing the ambush the rebels have prepared for them. Suddenly, Grodek notices someone on top of a house, who fires a rocket at the vehicle.
(BOOM!) "Now! Open fire!" said by Grodek as the entire group fires at the soldiers.
Totally caught by surprise and taking fire from two directions the entire squad was decimated in seconds. The man on top signals them to come inside, in which Grodek agrees and tells his comrades to go inside as well.
"Welcome to my stash house." said by the rebel, but the stash of guns indicates that he is an arms dealer.
Looking around, the group notices the quantity of heavy firepower the arms dealer has. Everything from rocket launchers to illegally modified assault rifles.
"So you're an arms dealer, well are you going to squeeze us dry of all our money so that you get the jackpot from this rebellion?" Grodek said in an antagonizing voice
The arms dealer looks at the pendant at his neck and shows it to Grodek. "My ancestors went to Mars, leaving my great-grandfather back on Earth. When it was announce that they have died my family lost all of its wealth and ended up in the slums. The federation has taken something dearly to me." said by the arms dealer in a sad/angry tone
"I apologize for what I've said before. You are indeed one of us, my name is Grodek Ainoa" said by Grodek as he shakes hands with the arms dealer
"The name is Kenji Yamaoka, don't worry I intend to give my full support. You can take what you want while I call in some…" said by Kenji as the doors and windows of the house are broken down and the building is surrounded.
"Oh no, we're surrounded!" said by one of the coworkers
Four soldiers enter the house, while the ten SWAT troops stay outside with their guns aimed at the rebels.
"Men, kill them all. Kill all the rebels!" said by the officer as he and the other soldiers aim their guns at the rebels
At the last moment, one of the soldiers turns his gun and kills his comrades. The police troops outside are shocked by the betrayal. The lone soldier removes his helmet and signals the police troops to enter the house.
"Don't worry, we're also with the rebels." said by the lone soldiers
"And what about those men? They look shaken by what you did." said by Grodek
"The police forces are deserting the pathetic Earth federation as it conflicts with their code of honor. In a few hours, the entire police force would be defecting to the rebel side." said by the rebel soldier
"Well, that helps us here on the ground, but what about the federation's mobile suits? The fleet stationed outside the colony would easily stomp out the rebels." said by Grodek
"Don't worry we've got backup." the rebel said
The scene shifts just outside of the governor's building as a major battle ensues outside the building. Defending the governor is a handful of Genoace mobile suits and a battalion of soldiers. Opposing the defenders is the incoming horde of rebels along with several dozen Desperado construction mobile suits, which had been outfitted with rocket launchers. Inside, the governor talks to the admiral of the space fleet, through the desk screen.
"Admiral, I need you're mobile suits to enter the colony. The situation here is dire!" said by the colonial governor
Just as he says those words a Desperado suddenly grabs one of the Genoaces , pushes into another Genoace, and explodes, which not only reduces the number of defending mobile suits to two but also leaves a wide gap on the right flank.
(BOOM!) "Admiral! Why aren't you helping me!" said by a frantic governor
"I can't provide any support! The situation outside is dire!" said by a scared admiral
The scene shifts towards outside the colony as a huge space battle is taking place. The 21st federation fleet is divided as the majority of the fleet, composed of lower rank soldiers, has also rebelled and is winning the fight against the loyalist.
"All ships focus fire on the same target!" said by the rebel Captain
The ten rebel cruisers destroyed immediately destroyed one of the five loyalist cruisers. Just then unknown mobile suits are entering the battle and the admiral orders his fleet to change formation.
"Admiral! Incoming mobile suits!" said by operator
"Finally, reinforcements have arrived!" said by Admiral
"No, it appears that they are… Shaldoll mobile suits! Civilian models sir!"
The reinforcement for the rebels arrived, Seven Shaldoll mobile suits attack from the rear and with a withering barrage of beam fire destroyed a dozen Genoaces and head for the flagship.
"All federation forces retreat! I repeat… Argh!" the last words said by the admiral as one of the Shaldolls stops right in front of his cruiser and fires a single shot, blowing up the cruiser
(The screen goes blank) "Admiral! Report Admiral! Damn!" said by the governor
The scene shifts outside of the building as the fighting becomes more bloody as both rebels and loyalists are resorting to close quarters combat. Fists, kicks, and melee weapons are being used against the loyalist, as they succumb to the people's might. Suddenly, several jeeps charge into the confusion and head straight for the city hall.
"All right men, we're heading towards city hall. We will make the governor pay!" said by Grodek as he and the men in the jeeps charge into the loyalist line guns blazing.
The loyalist fire at the jeeps, but all seven managed to crash into the loyalists, which breaks their defenses, crush the soldiers, and allowed the horde of rebels to pour into the governor's mansion/city hall.
(Governor contacts the President through the desk screen) "Mr. President, where is the reinforcement you've sent?" the governor said in a desperate tone
Grodek and his comrades charge up top to the second floor. The remaining loyalist have either surrender or retreated into the mansion. The group takes cover as the loyalist fire on them. Grodek throws a grenade, which kills most of the loyalist, and proceeds to charge into the governor's room.
"I have renege the order governor." said by the mysterious president
"But why? Surely you don't intend to leave me to the rebels!"
"As a matter of fact, yes." said by president in a cold tone
Gunfire can be heard just outside the room.
"NO! You cannot leave me to die! If it wasn't for me you couldn't be president, Shinji Goda!"
(For an instant the president grins, but then changes back to his smile) "Sorry, but you're worth more to the federation dead than alive. You're financial resources would help pay for the reconstruction of the Earth Federation. I thank you for you sacrifice. Now goodbye." said by President Goda as the screen goes blank
"NOOO!' said by the governor
Suddenly, the rebels kick down the door and entered the room.
"Governor Charles Marquis, we are overthrowing the federation. Starting with you." said by Grodek Ainoa as he fires his rifle, killing the governor.
Throughout the colony, the people cheer as the federation has been ousted from power. The remnant of the 21st loyalist fleet have retreated and the colony of Astor would be the headquarters of the Rebel Alliance.
Fast forward seven years later. In the colony of Nora, Captain Grodek Ainoa is sitting down on the sofa with his family and watching TV. Suddenly, he receives a call and leaves the dinning room.
"How are you doing, my old friend?" said by General Bruzar over the phone
"Very well, but I believe that the federation is close to discovering our operations." said by Grodek
"I know, lets hope that our secret weapon is finished before we have to leave." said by General Bruzar
Well there you have it, what happened to Grodek, at least in my fan fiction, in the seven years. Stay tuned for chapter 2