Gundam Seed Union

Episode 3 - AMS

Underline is Flashback

Italic is Narration, Locations, Time

Bold is Character, Mobile Weapons, and Vehicles detail


Suez Base, December 18th CE73...

A large number of AF soldiers line up and salute as True ZAFT soldiers carry coffins of those slain in the Battle of Suez towards the transport plane for a proper burial. Byakuya himself in his mobile suit carries the coffin of Alfred Sutherland.


Washington DC, December 20th CE73...

Lady Samantha Allen of the House of Allen one of the founding families of the Atlantic Federation, sits in her office with Law Le Creuset, Rick Dodger, and Kagura Oakley giving their report.

"I see, so Damien Scirocco died in battle. So who was the one to defeated him?", Allen asks.

"The pilot of the Destiny, Shinn Asuka.", Law answers.

"Asuka? Is he?"

"Yes, he is older brother of one of our pilots, Mayu Asuka. She didn't take Scirocco's death very well and has locked herself in her room since. Not that I blame her, since she sees him as a father."

"Give her time. So what is the current situation?"

"We've lost most of our space forces, both our lunar bases and the president. Not only that our entire frontier forces have been wiped out, despite the fact we reclaimed Suez." Kagura report. "The good news is that David and Byakuya has captured ZAFT Commander Lodestone and nearly half of his army and is being escorted to our territory for imprisonment. The others generals and soldiers were all executed."

"Can't say I blame them. I would do the same if I was in their shoes, but at least it wasn't a complete massacre."

"In any case the only military force left is our Defense Force and our Jupiter Exploration Force. We've already called back any survivors of the frontier force to return to the homeland."

"Well at the very least the homeland is secure. Is there anything else?"

"I'm afraid there is and it's bad news.", Rick said turning the tv on.

"This is Jose Snap, of the Snap Show. Here live in Actaeon Industries, Chief Engineer Valerio Valeri is here to reveal his latest invention"

"Thank you, Jose. I am here to demonstrate my latest creation the AMS, Automated Mobile Suits.", Valerio said. "They are mobile suits controlled by a computer allowing it to act on its own without a human pilot. Through this method not only would it help prevent the loss of pilots, but it also would replace the useless ones. Observe, commence simulation."

Three AMS Strike Daggers walk out of the hanger and position themselves. Just then squadrons of solid holographic ZAFT moible suits attack.

"Through this simulation, the attackers are those that took part of the Heaven Base battle."

Just then the Impulse, Destiny and Legend appear leading the attack.

Those watching the simulation watch in amazement at what the AMS can do. After an hour the three AMS Strike Dagger successfully slaughter the entire ZAFT force each holding the destroyed Impulse, Destiny and Legend in a choke hold.

"As you can see the the AMS possess the ability to learn from and quickly adapt to their foes' piloting. Also with no pilot the torso can store more battery packs allowing the mobile suit to remain active."

"If that's the case is it possible for them to defeat the undefeated Freedom or Justice?"

"Please they will need ten of those to defeat just to defeat one."

"Will they replace the OMNI Enforcers?"

"The OMNI Enforcers can stick to guard duty for all I care, for such a job is beneath the AMS."

"But will Lady Allen accept such weapons?"

"She will have no choice if the public accept them, unless she want the Atlantic Federation to transform into a warzone between the government and the public."


Tartaros Base, AF HQ...

In the command enter OMNI soldiers watch the news involving the AMS being entered into service.

"I can't believe how fast you can be from a soldier to a loser.", Rick grumbles.

"Yep, there's nothinng worse than being accused of being called puppets of the butchers.", Law said.

"The public said the AMS are more reliable as they are just programming.", Kagura said.

"You know I think its about time that I do something I've wanted to do when the AMS were introduced.", Law said in frustration as he shots the screen.

"Well put, Law. I would've done it myself, but my idea was to use my mobile suit which would' have knock down the wall as well.", Rick said.

Just then someone enters the command room.

"No no no! You mustn't knock down that wall. It stays.", the man said as several carpenters enter the room. "That is the wall that is coming down."

A carpenter hammers the wall down.

"What's going on here?!", Rick asks in confusion.

"Please please please! We must be on schedule here!", the man said to the workers.

"On schedule for what?", Law demands.

"Why this is going to become a new mall. The biggest on in the world.", the man explain.

"You're turning Tartaros Base, HQ of the Atlantic Federation, into a shopping mall?!", Rick shouts in frustration.

"That was quicker that I thought.", Kagura admits.

"Yes, the front statue will be the AMS.", the man said giving Rick an AMS Windam model.

Rick have just about enough and starts strangling the model.


Atlantic Federation Ocean Borders...

"Representative and Admiral, we are approaching Atlantic Federation territory and they are sending some mobile suits to escort us in. We should be landing in about ten minutes.", the pilot said. Cagalli thanks him and he heads back to the cockpit.

Athrun looks out the window and spots a pair of mobile suits taking up positions along the transport and Murasames. Athrun recognize them as the GAT-05X Stingers powered by nuclear energy.

The AF did not participate in the treaty signing, under suspicion that it would deregulate the nation, thus the nation were free to continue the usage of N-Jammer Cancellers and Mirage Colloid Technology. These models prove to be too expensive to mass produce, thus entered a semi-limited production stage, serving as a commander unit.

Athrun then see Phantom Island #1, one of the AF island base, now HQ. The mobile suits in the main hanger clear a path as the transport lands where a small reception stand waiting. Cagalli and Athrun exits the aircraft to find a man waiting for them on the bottom of the steps.

"Representative Athha, welcome to Phantom. I am Admiral Crayt Markav, commander of his base.", Markav greets.

"Thank you, Admiral.", Cagalli said formally.

"Lady Allen is in the briefing having a meeting with the other officers. I'll take you to her.", the Admiral offer.

"I am happy that the Lady agreed to meet me.", Cagalli said as the group start walking inside the base.


Phantom Island #1, Briefing room...

"Alright, men. I was able to convince the public to give us another chance.", Allen said.

"We are entering a mock full scale battle against the AMS.", Law explains.

"Woah! Full Scale?!"

Everyone in the room turns to the door seeing the android RP (Robotic Pilot) walking in.

"Law, listen to your trusted comrade when I say maybe we overlooked a little thing I like to call, negotiation.", RP said.

"RP?", Law said in confusion as RP was thought to be destroyed by the Destiny in the SBVW near the Requiem.

"Now follow me on this, guys. Two words; time share. How many of you will love it? Alright Monday to Wednesday the AMS have full authority in the military, but Thursday to Saturday its ours. We alternate Sundays. What do you think?", RP asks.

"Sweet mother of Earth! What did you do to him?!", Allen asks the technicians, who built him.

"We fixed him. I think.", the lead technician said unsure.


Nearby a few minutes ago...

"I can assure you Representative Athha that the AF have no ambitions to violate any of the nation's sovereignty. We are merely hunting down any remnants of Blue Cosmos and LOGOS to make sure they don't start another war." Markav said as the group nears the briefing room.

"I understand that, however there have been some concerns from the other nations, including the PLANTS that the hunting is going too far." said Cagalli in a diplomatic tone of voice.

"I would like to point out that the world resent us and besides there is nothing we can do about it." the captain said in a neutral tone.

"What do you mean?"Cagalli asks.

"It's better that Lady Allen fill you in. Here we are.", the captain said as they reach the door. Just before he could open it the trio hears a scream.

"GET THAT THING OUT OF HERE!"

The technicians carry RP out of the room.

"What'd I say? Come on! You know the time share idea is solid and you're jealous.", RP said.

"Was that a robot?", Athrun asks.

"Don't ask.", the captain said as he let Cagalli and Athrun inside.

Lady Allen sees Athrun and Cagalli and quickly adjourn the meeting.

"Admiral Zala and Representative Athha, welcome.", Allen greets. "Please take a seat. So what is it that you want to meet me about?"

"Well it regards to the fact that the Atlantic Federation's number of mobile suits have surpassed the limit written by the treaty and the fact their forces have attacked terrorists cells in multiple nations in a rather indiscriminate way."

"You mean the fact they slaughtered the terrorists even though they surrendered?"

"Yes."

"I'm afraid the situation is more dire than that."

"What do you mean?"

"The units that attacked the terrorists are our replacements. The AMS."

"AMS?"

"Automatic Mobile Suits. They're mobile suits that are controlled by a powerful computer, programmed to follow orders to the teeth. In every way they have surpass any pilots we have. They're taking over the front lines, while the 'useless' OMNI Enforcers are stuck in monitor duty."

"That's crazy. Are they program shoot anyone who carriers a weapon? Shouldn't your people be against it?"

"It was our people who suggested it. Fearing that terrorists might cause another war like they did in the last two and the idealism of Blue Cosmos might corrupt our human military."

Athrun then steps in. "I'm pretty sure you are trying to do something about this."

"I did. I manage to convince the public to give the AMS a proper test against live targets, since simulations can be faked. It will be our human military against the AMS and the battle will take place in the remains of JOSH-A in a week. Rather easily if you ask me."

"I see, if that's the case is it alright if Representative Athha and I watch the test as well?"

"I don't see why not."

"Thank you. We will be staying in a hotel in Washington D.C. we'll discuss more after the test.", Cagalli said.


The two walk back to the transport to leave, but stop briefly when they notice a pilot tossing his helmet to the ground in frustration.

"Damn it, that's the fifth time I've lost to the Destiny!"

"If we can't beat the Destiny, what chance do we have against the AMS?"

"Yeah, they defeated the Destiny with little trouble."

"You know I can't help but feel bad for those pilots.", Cagalli said entering the transport with Athrun.

"I don't blame you. I feel the same way.", Athrun said.

"I mean it's not really their fault on what Blue Cosmos and LOGOS have done. They're soldiers simply following orders and now they payed the price. Hated by your country, treated like criminals and now they are being replaced by superior, but heartless machines. I just hope they succeed in their mock battle."

"The mock battle troubles me actually. Lady Allen said that she convinced the public into having that mock battle easily, despite the fact how obvious the AMS prove to be. It's like they waited for her to make that challenge."


Actaeon Industries...

Behind a window Valerio Valeri watches a new line of mobile suits being mass produced. One of the workers appear to give his report.

"The battlefield is prepared and the AMS are prepared to depart. We shall arm them with stun weapons and..."

"No arm them with live weapons.", Valeri said cancelling the order. "And put the newest models in the test as well."

"Sir?"

"The OMNI Enforcers are using live weapons against my AMS. It's only fair that they are armed with them as well, besides the public won't care if anyone is killed. To them the OMNI Enforcers are just butchers and warmongers."

"Very well, then.", the worker said leaving. Valeri makes and evil smirk.

"This test will be their execution!"