Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass or Gundam 00
At the end of last chapter, I asked if anyone could spot a key difference in the fighting styles of the Gundam Meisters. Since no one mentioned it, I must assume it remains unknown, and feel obligated to give you a hint: Pay attention to what happens to the Knightmares each Gundam eliminates. Anyway, once again I'd like to thank all who reviewed.
To Ranger24: Yes. As I said at the end of chapter 2, I do plan to break away from the Gundam 00 storyline. Similar events might happen at times, but I want this story to have a storyline of its own. I'm just taking it slow and steady at first. I wouldn't really write this if it was just a rehash of Gundam 00 wth Code Geass characters.
To The Light Hidden in the Shadow: Yeah, you got the Gundam parallels right. Of course, there are differences too, such as the Lancelot still being capable of close range combat. I'll also let you know that during planning, the Gawain was originally going to be the Virtue's parallel before I decided to include Tieria. And yes, in a sense, the Geass Soldiers are the replacements for the Super Soldiers in this story.
To Nivek Beldo: While I partially agree, Suzaku's Lancelot was the only one that had anything that could really function similary to the Dynames. And just because the Lancelot can now long range snipe, it hasn't lost any of its close combat capabilities. Also, while Lelouch hasn't really had a chance to show it yet, he is still as great a tactician as ever. If anyone, he probably could be considered the "Field Leader" of the Gundam Meisters.
To Datenshi Aoi: Yeah I know. I addressed that in the author's notes at the beginning of the first chapter, and I said that in this story the term "Gundam" will refer to Knightmare Frames. And even in the various Gundam series, Gundams are just special Mobile Suits and the meaning of the term "Gundam" varies from series to series(like being made from gundarium alloy in UC or gundanium alloy in AC, the acronym of OS used by certain Mobile Suits in CE, etc.). And the technical files won't just be used for Gundams, but nearly all Knightmares in this story. I'm just starting with them since they're the Knightmares used by this stories main characters.
Chapter 4
Opposing the Gundams
Indian Ocean
"Villetta! Kewell! I'll handle the the large one! You take the other!" Jeremiah ordered the other two. The lead Sutherland broke off from the other two, and headed for the Gawain, while the others headed for Nemo.
Both Suthlands had a pair of MVS swords in sheathes from their cockpits, and held a rifle in their hands, but Kewell's also held a lance and a missile pod on each shoulder. As they flew towards the Nemo, Kewell's Sutherland threw the lance at the Gundam, who immediately dodged it. Without hesitating, the two Sutherlands opened fire on where the Gundam was moving, but the shots were all evaded. "Villetta, I'm getting in close!" Kewell said as he stored his rifle, and drew one of his machine's swords.
Kewell's machine flew towards the Gundam, firing the missiles on it to spilt the pilots focus. The Nemo evaded each of the missiles and switched its GN sword/rifle into sword mode just in time to block Kewell's sword slash. "I'm not going down that easily." Nunnally said, though her opponent couldn't here her response.
"Villetta! Now!" Kewell said to his comrade.
"From behind?" While Nunnally had been occupied by Kewell, Villetta circled around and was now coming in for the attack with one of her own swords. While this tactic might have worked on some other machines, the Gundams would not be bested by trick like this. The Nemo pushed back Kewell's Sutherland, much to his surprise, and backed out in time to avoid Villetta's attack. The Nemo flipped it's sword back, and it drew a small rod from each shoulder that emitted a blade of pink energy particles.
"This thing has a beam saber!?" Villetta shouted in shocked. The Nemo flew past the two machines from inbetween, and removed an arm from each.
Deciding they were outmached, Jeremiah ordered his subordinates. "Fall back! We can't win this battle!" The three Sutherlands turned around and made their way back to the Avalon.
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Avalon
Knightmare Frame Hangar
Jeremiah and his team's Sutherland were currently in the hangar of the Britannian airship. Being the most extensively damaged, Katagiri was already studying the Sutherland Jeremiah had used.
"To be bested so easily... How disgraceful." Kewell said.
"Don't beat youself up. With how powerful these Gundams seem, I'd have been shock if you had beaten one. Besides, the purpose of engaging them was to gather data, and I think we got some good stuff." Katagiri said. "Good thing you guys didn't eject the destroyed limbs."
Jeremiah sat nearby thinking about the encounter, Villetta sitting next to him. "Those machines were quite impressive. The one I engaged was large and possessed an amazing amount of strength, yet if was far faster and more agile than a Sutherland." he said.
"And they also have weapons such as beam sabers. All of it seems to be far stronger than any used by Sutherlands or Gloucesters."
"Yeah, thats all true. I'd have to estimate that those machines' output is at least six times that of a Sutherland or Gloucester." Katagiri said.
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Chinese Federation
Orbital Elevator Heaven's Pillar
On the Chinese Federation's artificial island where their Orbital Elevator rose up, Lelouch and Nunnally walked into the linear train station. As they looked around, someone called out to them. Turning to where the voice came from, they saw Suzaku, Kallen, and Tieria sitting at a table nearby. They both took a seat, and Suzaku asked "So why were you guys late? You two are usually pretty punctual."
"Anything happen?" Kallen asked.
"We ran into a small problem. We submitted our report on it to Veda." Lelouch said.
"I'll take a look at it later." Tieria said.
"Go ahead." Lelouch said, his tone not showing any concern.
There was a brief period of silence, but a strong amount of tension could be felt between the two. "Well, at least now we know we're all safe." Suzaku said, attempting to diffuse the situation. "We'll leave space to you Tieria. We're gonna go get ready for the next mission."
"I'll follow the orders," Tieria said, then directed a sidelong glance at at Nunnally, "Though I have my doubts." Kallen and Suzaku sighed at their fellow pilot's comment, as the violet haired boy left to board his train. It wasn't exactly a secret that Tieria questioned Nunnally's skills as a pilot and her ability to carry out the mission due to her young age. And though he didn't have any problems with Lelouch personally, his attitude towards his comrade's sister caused some obvious friction between the two. Despite the obvious meaning of the comment, the girl in question showed no signs of being troubled by it.
Shortly after Tieria left them, a sever came and placed a tray of drinks on their table. The contents were a can of soda, a cup of coffee, a cup of tea, and a glass of water. Kallen took the soda can, took a gulp and asked "But do you really it'll work? Using the elevator to get a unit back into space?"
"Theres no problem at all. Its mixed in with the colony construction materials, as planned. As long as its the same weight, and it gets through boarding, there are absolutely no checks after that, especially here." Lelouch said as he took a sip of his coffee.
"Thats definitely a huge blind spot." Suzaku commented, his own drink the glass of water.
"When your opponent has an opening they're unaware of, its only natural to take advantage of it."
"Well, its not like we don't have any weaknesses of our own..." Kallen said. She didn't need to say what it was for the otheres to know what she was talking about. They were aware that without the Gundams, their mothership the Ptolemaios' operating time was severely limited.
There was a ringing over the speakers indicating that a linear train was departing. "Tieria's train is leaving now." Nunnally commented as she watched the train leave on one of the monitors. Once they had finished their drinks, the four of them left the station.
"Well, lests get going. We have to get ready for the mission." Lelouch said as the four walked out the door.
"I wish we could take a bit of a break. We just started, and this is our third mission in two days." Kallen said.
"We've got to strike while the iron is hot. The world isn't going to take us seriously the first few times." Suzaku said.
"And besides, unless something comes up, we get a short break after this one." Nunnally added.
"I don't know. I wouldn't call that much of a break." Kallen sighed.
Unknown to the Gundam Meisters, nearby were several Chinese Federation soldiers. Among them was a general by the name of Katase. They were waitng near one of the station's exits. The doors opened, and Todoh and the Four Holy Swords walked over to meet them and saluted. "Its good to see you again Todoh. How did space treat you?" General Katase asked.
"I belive gravity to be more comforting." Todoh answered.
"I agree."
One of the soldiers, a woman, walked up to Todoh and saluted. "Lt Col. Todoh, I am Zhou Xianglin. You and your men were recomended by General Katase to be placed in a new unit under my commander, Li Xingke, being created to combat the threat of Celestial Being." she said.
"I see." Todoh responded.
"Thought it might be something like that." Asahina commented.
"So we're gonna go up against those Gundams?" Urabe asked.
"Where is the Commander currently?" Todoh asked.
"He is currently in Ceylon, inspecting the damage there to get an idea of the Gundam's capabilities." Xianglin aswered. "We are to await him at the base on Horai Island."
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Holy Britannian Empire
Imperial Capital Pendragon
Pendragon Palace
The many children of the Emperor sat around a table. In the center, screens displayed the Gundam's performance from their appearances so far. Once the footage finished, their were whispers between some as they spoke about the Knightmare Frames that Celestial Being possessed. "Based on their recent armed intervention, and the first appearance in the EU, I think it should be assumed that we will come into conflict with Celestial Being's Gundams at some point." Schneizel stated.
"We should take precautions now to prevent them from besting our forces as easily as those of the other blocs'." Clovis suggested.
"Even further than that, we should eliminate these Gundams before they become a threat to us." one prince added.
"Yes, we should get rid of them before they can make fools of Britannia." Guinevere agreed.
"I agree! Who do these 'Celestial Being' idiots think they are, saying that they're going to eliminate war?" Carine stated.
"And through armed force, no less. Sound a bit hypocritical if you ask me." one princess added.
"But what can we do? According to the data Schneizel brought, those Gundams are vastly superior to any Knightmare Frames Britannia currently possesses." Odysseus stated. "We can't be too reckless about this."
"Oh, you're just a coward!" Carine accused.
"No, Odysseus is right." Euphie said. "If we take action without putting any thought into it, it will only serve to needlessly sacrifice the lives of our soldiers. We can't just send our men to their death to deal with them."
"The point is valid sister, but we can't simply ignore them. Therefore, I propose a special team should be formed to deal with the threat of Celwstial Being." The Second Princess, Cornelia li Britannia, said. "I volunteer my own forces to deal with the situation. I shall eliminate these Gundams personally."
"Those Gundams won't stand a chance with you handling the situation Cornelia." Guinevere said.
"Now hold on sister." Rolo spoke up. "I think that is the wrong way to handle this."
"What!? So you're gonna be coward and say we shouldn't fight them too?" Carine asked him in a nasty tone.
"No, thats not what I'm saying. I agree that we can't just ignore Celestial Being's activities. I meant that eliminating them isn't the course we should take."
Rolo's statement drew the attention of all in the room. "Hm? Then what are you suggesting?" Clovis asked.
"I recommend we attempt to capture a Gundam." Rolo said, and the volume in the room raised as those present discussed his idea between those next to them. "As we can see, it is apparent that these Gundams are stronger than any Knightmare that is currently used by Britannia, or even the EU or Chinese Federation. It would be a waste to simply get rid of machines with such interesting technologies. I'm sure the other blocs realize this as well, and I'm positive that they are also thinking along the same lines as me."
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Japan
Tokyo
Ashford Academy
In the cafeteria, Saji leaned his head on his hand moaned about their latest homework assignment. In their previous class, they had just been told to right a term paper on the terrorist activities in Ireland that had gone on for about four-hundred years. "Another paper? Why do we need a history credit if we're engineering majors?" he asked Louise.
The girl sat up straight, crossed her arms on her chest, and spoke in a serious tone as if she were lecturing the boy. "Further thechnological innovations will be based around Orbital Elevator maintenance and the development of space colonies A sense of history is recquired to relate to engineers from other nations." she said, then let out a giggle as she finished speeking. "He said that in the first class." she said, this time in teasing tone.
"Yeah, I know that, but still..."
"I mean, thats why they let me come here as an exchange student."
"And I sure do apreciate that."
"Really?" There was a bit of a silence between the two before Louise spoke up again. "My study exchange is gonna end in two years."
"What are we talking about here?" Saji asked as he sat up, a little surprised by the change of subject and mood.
"Hey, do you ever think about the future Saji?"
"Yeah, I guess."
"When you do, am I in it?"
"Yeah, I guess." At Saji answer, Louise grunted in displeasure and stood up. "What?" he asked, but she didn't answer and just started to walk away. "H-hey, whats wrong? Louise?" The boy sighed, then said "Girls can be so-"
"This is where you're supposed to chase me." Louise turned around an said, before continuing to walk off.
"Oh, right!" Saji said before standing up and running after the girl.
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EU Capital
Military Base
Madd stared at the person before him. It was a young girl with tan skin, and light hair with a bow tied on the top of her head. He was a bit skeptical about the claim that this girl was some kind of "super soldier," but he was a man who would at the very least try anything that was told would benefit him, and the concept intrigued him. The young boy V.V. stood near the doorway and said "This is Dalque, the person I promised."
"Well Mr V.V., while you claim is certainly a interesting one, can you offer me any proof? I won't simply use a soldier who won't
The boy smiled as he answered the man. "Of course. And you won't be disappointed. Lets go to the Knightmare hangar for a demonstration." he said as the door openned. The three made their way down the hallway, and after a few minutes V.V. spoke up again. "You know, most would dismiss my claim based solely our appearance, so may I ask why you chose to hear us out?"
"Any claim like this at least deserves a chance to be proven true or false. And other than that, I'm a little curious." the cyborg answered.
"And that curiosity of yours shall reward you." V.V. said with another smile. Shortly after, they reached their destination, where Sancia and Lucretia were also present, watching over a pair of strangely dressed men standing near a crate. V.V. pointed to one of the Panzer Hummel Knightmare Frames and said "Dalque, please demonstrate your ability with that."
"Yes sir." she answered, and walked over to the machine. Madd and his subordinates expected the girl to pilot the machine, but were curious when she stopped near one of its legs. She closed her eyes for a second, and when she opened them, a bird-like sigil was in her right eye. She lowered to the ground and placed her hands on the bottom of the foot to the bewilderment of those not in the know. After a second, she began to rise up, and much to shock of Madd and his subordinates, the foot rose with it. The girl then lift the Knightmare so that its other leg was no longer touching the ground. Despite the immense weight she was holding, the girl showed no sign of any strain, and looked over to V.V., who nodded. After receiving her signal, Dalque then threw the Panzer Hummel a 10 meters away.
"A, amazing." Sancia said, nearly speechless.
"That Panzer Hummel was more than eight-thousand kilograms..." Lucretia let out.
"I know, but I didn't want to throw it too far in this cramped space." Dalque said as she walked over to them. Her statement only served to further amaze the three.
"The equipment my associates brought, called a 'Geass Canduit,' allows Dalque to channel her ability to enhance her strength into a Knightmare Frame its installed into." V.V. said to Madd as he handed him file he had been carrying. "That file contains all the details and limitations of her power. She also has nanomachines embedded in her to maintain her physical functions, and her natural abilities such as reflexes have been enhanced." As Madd looked over the file, he wore a wide grin on his face. "I'll leave those two scientists with you as well to install the conduit, and customize and maintain her machines."
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Holy Britannian Empire
Imperial Capital Pendragon
Jeremiah, Villetta, Kewell, and Katagiri made there way to the office where they had been summoned. Upon arrival, they were informed they had been transfered, and they were handed the details of their reaesignment. "Because the four of you have seen these Gundams, you've all recieved transfers." the officer who handed them the transfer said.
"The Black Knights?" Villetta asked as she read the name at the top of the page.
"A newly formed team. The official name was given by the one forming it."
Upon reading them, they were shocked by the details. "You mean we've transfered to Prince Rolo's personal unit?" Jeremiah asked. It wasn't uncommon for soldiers such as themselves to assist in guarding members of the Imperial Family like they had been doing with Prince Schneizel recently, but to actually be transfered to one of their Royal Guard units was a great honor, only below being made a Knight of the Round.
"And Professor Ralph Eifman is going to be our Chief Technologist?" Katagiri asked.
"Yes, I wanted to make sure we stand as much of a chance as possible when we go up against the Gundams." someone said behind them, and the turned around to see Prince Rolo himself. "The purpose of my new team is to capture a Gundam, so we'll need the best Knightmares possible to stand against them."
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Hotel
Kaguya and Sayoko sat at a table in the bar of a hotel where they were meeting someone. Kaguya sipped her drink through a straw, when someone spoke up from behind them. "A soft drink? They serve an original cocktail here that I highly recommend." Alejandro Corner said to her, as he took the seat across from her, and Ribbons sat next him.
"I appreciate your suggestion, but I'm still a minor you know." Kaguya replied.
"Oh, do excuse me." he apologized. "And what about you, Ms Shinozaki?"
"Tea is okay for me." she answered holding up her cup and taking a sip.
"Suit yourself." he said as a waiter approached them. "I'll have the usual."
After the waiter left them, Kaguya spoke up. "The third mission will be starting soon. If you want to follow all the action, you should set up three monitors." she said.
"Ah, I simply can't wait. I'll be sure to follow your suggestion."
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Holy Britannian Empire
Imperial Capital Pendragon
Rolo lead Jeremiah and the others to a Knightmare hangar, where he had the Knightmares they had fought the Gundams with earlier moved to. His older brother had given them to him to aid his efforts against the Gundams. "The Black Knights consist only of you four, Professor Eifman, and two others so far. We'll get others later, and you may request any personnel you wish." the prince said.
"And who are the other two?" Villetta asked.
"You'll meet them soon. They're waiting for us in the hangar."
Upon reaching the hangar, they entered to find two people waiting for them. Two kids, a boy and girl, both in their mid teens. "1st Lieutenant Rolo Haliburton, and 2nd Lieutenant Alice Peries reporting for duty." the boy said as they both saluted.
"These are our other members? They're just kids!" Kewell said, voicing his displeasure.
"Appearances can be decieving. These two could prove invaluable against the Gundams." Rolo, the prince, answered.
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Chinese Federation
Island of Ceylon
Garrison Base
Xingke looked around the damaged base. There were blackened areas all over from explosions, and a crater line going down the base. "And you said that the red Gundam was the only one to attack the base?" he asked one of the soldiers.
"Yes. It began its attack by firing a series of missiles at the base as it flew over, then came around and fired a large blast from the claw on its right arm." a soldier aswered him.
"And what of the other machines?"
"The pilots who went up against the two engaged in close combat all remark on their power and agility. None of their attempted attacks hit, even against the big one. So far, we believe only one thing makes that mobility possible."
"That light, am I correct?"
"Yes. Apparently the Gundams' bodies emit glowing particles of some kind."
"That answers some of my questions. It must be why they weren't picked up by our radar and sensors. So those particles are used for stealth as well as controlling the machines. And its more than likely that they're also used in their weaponry."
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Holy Britannian Empire
Imperial Capital Pendragon
Kewell was speechless as the young boy who shared the same name as the prince was now behind him with a gun to his back. He had had hisdoubts about their usefulness, and asked the two to prove their ability. 'I didn't even see him move. He was there one second, and then hes behind me the next!' he thought. As he felt the gun being pulled away, the girl suddenly blurred as she moved forward and a knife was to his neck before he could react.
"Thats enough you two." Prince Rolo said.
"Yes sir." the children responded, as Alice pulled the knife away from the man's neck.
"Now I trust there are no more complaints?" the prince asked and Kewell nodded. "Good."
"So, these are the Knightmares that went against the Gundams?" a voice asked. The turned to its source to see and older man with gray hair and a cane.
"Ah, welcome Professor Eifman." Prince Rolo greeted the man.
"I'd like to thank you for including me in your plans to capture a Gundam, Prince Rolo."
"Sir," Jeremiah spoke up, "I would like you to modify our Sutherlands. The current model can't compete against the Gundams, and I we'll need better machines if we want to stand a chance."
"And what about the stress on the pilot?"
"At least with mine, you don't need worry about the pilot's safety."
"Your a brave man Jeremiah." The prince said, complimenting the man. He then took out a file and a flash drive and handed it to the professor. "Please build the machines for Rolo and Alice to these specs. And install a special system that will be arriving tomorrow into Alice's machine."
The professor looked at the document, and raised his eyebrow. "Hm? Well this is a bit unusual, but I'll be sure to do it." he said.
Just then, Prince Rolo's phone was ringing. He answered it, to find it was one of his sisters. "Yes, its me Cornelia... What? The Gundams are back?" he said, and those in the hangar tensed up. "Where are they?"
"One is in South Africa, apparently intervening in the civil war over the mining rights to the country's mineral deposits..."
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South Africa
Mineral Resource Mining Site
The Lancelot stood at the top of a cliff at the mining site. Its opponents consisted of a great number of MR1 Knightmare Frames, all of them firing at the Gundam. It fired three shots from it's GN rifle at one, each shot missing. The fourth shot it fired hit the target and disabled it, and the cockpit block ejected, and it moved on to another. It repeated this cycle of three warning shots, then a fourth shot that disabled the target. Inside the cockpit, Suzaku sighed. "I hate this; it feels too much like being a bully..." he said to himself out loud. "C'mon and disarm already..."
After seeing that their guns were having no effect, and realizing his pattern, one MR1 dropped its gun and drove off. One by one, the other remaining Knightmares followed suit. "They ran! They ran!" Haro cheered.
"Good thing too. I was starting think I'd have to stop the warning shots."
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Holy Britannian Empire
Imperial Capital Pendragon
Jeremiah, Villettta, and Kewell were heading to three of the Knightmares in the hangar, planning to engage the Gundams. "Don't go you three." Prince Rolo ordered them.
"But your Highness, why not? There are two of them in Taribia. We can get there from here!" Kewell stated.
"That may be so, but you're not ready to engage the Gundams again yet."
"Besides, I have a deep rooted loathing for illegal narcotics. If the Gundams are planning to burn them down, I'm more inclined to help them." Professor Eifman said.
"Narcotics?" Villetta asked.
"They're planning on destroying the reason for the war itself."
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Holy Britannian Empire
South America
Taribia
The Gawain and Guren flew over some fields in Taribia, both had large attachments under their cockpit blocks. "Thirty minutes have elapsed since beginning circling manuveur. Warning complete." Lelouch said in the radio.
"Now commencing mission operations." Kallen announced. The attachments opened up on the bottom, and and bombs dropped out onto the field. They each exploded upon impact, and a fire started throughout the field. From a distance, people looked on at the blaze.
As the two Gundams flew away, Lelouch spoke into the radio. "Ninety-seven percent of objective achieved. Mission complete."
"That was plaesure. I wouldn't mind taking a few more missions like that right now." Kallen said into the radio, sounding quite happy.
"Someone sounds like they're in a good mood."
"I despise drugs. Thats why I volunteered to do this mission."
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Chinese Federation
Island of Ceylon
Garrison Base
"A fourth unit just appeared here on Ceylon!?" Xingke responded to the information he had just been told.
"Yes sir! Garrison post seven!" the one who informed him said.
Xingke thought for a moment, then asked. "Whats the best Knightmare Frame available right now? I'm going to use it to engage the Gundam."
"You're going in person, sir?" one soldier asked.
"Yes. I'm the best pilot here, and I would like to see a Gundam's strength first hand."
Meanwhile, at Garrison post seven, the Nemo sliced a Burai in half, and its cockpit ejected. "We've just lost number three! This Gundam thing is a monster!" the pilot of one of the remaining Burais said.
"Nemo, continuing conflict intervention. Eliminating targets." Nunnally stated. The Nemo then flew forward at the remaining two Burais and the Burai Kai.
The three Knightmares all opened fire on the Gundam, but each shot was evaded. "Its too fast!" one pilot said just before his Burai's was torso was sliced through, and his cockpit block ejected. The Nemo then flew at the next Burai, and sliced its legs off, and it's cockpit ejected. It then flew at the Burai Kai, which managed to block the Gundam's sword with it's own, but Nunnally wasted no time in having the Nemo draw its katana. It sliced the remaining Knightmare's torso, and it's cockpit ejected.
"First phase complete." Nunnally said, just as her sensor picked up an incoming Knightmare Frame. The Nemo dodged the fire of the approaching machine, and flew back. "Reinforcements?"
The enemy Knightmare was a Gekka, the Chinese Federation's newest Knightmare Frame. "So, thats a Gundam." Xingke commented in its cockpit. The Gekka landed across from the Nemo, and held its left hand out and ejected his arm-mounted hand gun off. It then drew its revolving blade sword and held it in it's right hand
"No gun?" Nunnally questioned from the Nemo's cockpit. "Is he testing me or something?"
"Show me you're serious about eliminating war." Xingke said. The Gekka propelled forward on its landspinners with the added thrust from its flight pack. The Gundam stepped forward, and easily cut off the arm holding the Knightmare's sword. "Hes taken the bait!" The Gundam turned around to finish its foe, and the Gekka fired its slash harken, and it wrapped around the Gundam's waist. It then grabbed the Nemo's head with its remaining hand.
'With my camera covered like this, I can't use the blonde knives.' Nunnally thought, and had the Nemo try to cut through the enemy's arm. However, the sword didn't go all the way through the armor on the Gekka's arm.
"I'm taking that head of your's!" Xingke shouted out, as his machine strengthened it's grip.
"I won't let you!" Nunnally unknowingly responded, and the Nemo drew one of it's GN beam sabers. With this weapon, the Gundam easily sliced through the Gekka's arm and it's slash harken's wire, much to Xingke's surprise. As the Gekka recoiled back, the Nemo charged forward and cut it through the torso, and the cockpit was launched out. The danger having passed, Nunnally sighed, and said "I was bit worried there."
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Space
Chinese Federation Orbital Elevator
Heaven's Pillar
Up in space, a large cylinder was ejected from the from the elevator and floated through space. Its hatch opened, and the Virtue came out and flew away as the cylinders jets propelled it to it's destination. The Virtue flew through space to where it was to meet the Ptolemaios. "Now arriving at rendezvous point." Tieria said into his radio.
"Visual confirmation of Virtue." Shirley said over the radio.
"Prepare for docking." Nina said. "Relative guidance system activated."
"Container, open." Cecile said, as one of the smaller ships on the Ptolemy opened
"Linkage system is clear. Virtue, now entering ship." Tieria said over the radio. The Virtue turned over onto its back, and slowly flew into the ship.
"Docking complete. Begin connecting Virtue's GN drive to Ptolemaios." Mariel said.
"Rady for energy transfer from Virtue to Ptolemy. Commencing transfer." Shirley said, the process now complete.
"Space is much better." Tieria said to himself in his Gundam's cockpit.
"Good work." Miss Sumeragi said to him over the communications.
"How did the missions go?"
"Went off withou a hitch. Hurry up; we'll celebrate with a drink."
"I respectfully decline."
Miss Sumeragi sighed. "You're no fun."
"I'm still here." C.C. could be heard in the background. "I'm up for some pizza as well."
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Japan
Tokyo
Saji unlocked the door to his apartment, and saw his sister Kinue putting on her shoes. "Whats up? Work?" he asked her.
"Yeah, They called me in. I've been pretty busy lately thanks to Celestial Being." she answered.
"That again?"
"Make yourself something for dinner. See ya."
"Right..." As he walked into the living room, his cell phone started to ring.
"Hello? Saji?" Louise asked on the other end of the phone.
"Louise? Whats the matter?"
"Turn on the news!" she said excitedly.
"Whats up?"
"Just turn it on!"
Doing as she said, he turned on the TV and flipped to JNN news. "And we have some breaking news from northern Ireland today." the anchorwoman said. "At daybreak, the terrorist organization Real IRA announced that it will cease all terror activities."
"This means the conflict that has continued for almost four-hundred years has come to an end! So now, a new path to peace has been opened." a reporter on scene said.
"Wait, but that means..." Saji let out, remembering the assignment he had been given earlier that day.
"Isn't this amazing?"Louise asked the boy in an excited tone. "I wonder how this will affect the term paper we've gotta write on today's lesson?"
"The world is..." Saji began."The world is changing..."
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Japan
Tokyo
Ashford Academy
"These three are your new classmates. They've been away, studying abroad." The teacher said to Saji, Louise, and the rest of his class. "Why don't you three introduce yourselves?"
"Lelouch Lamperouge."
"Suzaku Kururugi."
"Kallen Stadtfeld."
KNIGHTMARE FRAME TECHNICAL FILES
Nemo
The personal Knightmare Frame utilized by the Gundam Meister Nunnally Lamperouge. Built mainly for close combat, it's equipment consists of the GN sword/rifle, its MVS katana, two GN beam sabers, and it's six 'blonde knives.' The GN sword/rifle is mounted on its right arm, and can switch between sword and rifle mode, and it's versatility makes it the most often used of this Gundam's weapons. While in rifle mode, it can shoot particle beams for long range combat. Its katana is often used in conjuction with its's GN sword, and since beam weaponry is still in development, the beam sabers and are stronger than most conventional blades. The Knightmare's most unique feature are it's blonde knives. They're six special slash harkens that utilize a harken booster to control their path, and are mounted on special cables thicker than those used by other Knightmares. The cables come down from the head and drape over the Nemo's shoulders giving this Gundam the illusion of hair. Their unique design that uses GN particles, combined with the harken booster give them the ability to burrow underground and allow attacks from unforseen angles to surprise the enemy.
The Nemo is reletively unchanged from its manga counterpart. Other than giving it the Exia's sword/gun, and the use of GN particles, theres not much different. Except for the cockpit, which is now a standard one.
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Well, theres the fourth chapter. As you can see, I made Madd and his team have no prior knowledge of Geass. And its no big loss since Sancia and Lucretia's Geasses were a bit lame on their own. And I made Rolo's unit called Black Knights since, well he IS Lelouch's twin brother. And it has both anime and manga Rolo as members, though I admit it might get confusing(even for me). You also might notice I gsve Alice the same last name as Soma from theseries as a bit of an homage, and because she lacks one of her own. Please review.
