"Hey Echo here, so ummm. The author wanted me to tell you this. The author said on his other story that he would be livestreaming on his channel. Which he did. But it was also a test to see how many read the A/N. And the results where pretty disappointing. So if you could do the Author a favor. Read the A/Ns as they contain information."
"Go on" Charlie said.
"But this is shameless advertising" Echo told Charlie.
"He doesnt care." Charlie said as he recoiled in shock. "OH SHIT HE IS HERE. FLEE BEFORE HE NERFS US!"
Then a divine voice was heard as the pilots scattered. "What did I do wrong now?"
Nothing was heard other than the rapid footsteps of the pilots fleeing.
"Enough of this 4th wall breaking shit. Lets get on with the story"
Ozpin had found his way back to his office, as he entered he saw Bish furiously typing away on his data pad. 'Most likely writing down data, a man of knowledge i see'. He walked up to Graves who greeted him.
"Ah, I see you are back."
"Yes Indeed" Ozpin said, "Now, I do believe we have a contract to sign?"
"That would be correct" Graves said as he took out several pieces of paper, "By signing this you will give the militia these following privileges:
First off: You will allow the Militia to construct a defensive ring in this system to protect this planet. And officially become a Militia Military System, or MMS for short. This means that this system will be Militia property but we will initiate SGMMS, or Self Governed Militia Military System.
Secondly: You will allow Militia troops to be deployed onto Remnant as to make the planet safer by: Construct safe zones outside of the kingdom. Make a militia hub for Atlas and Vale. And with this we will also deploy the Anti-Terror Assault Squadron. Or Atlas for short. Atlas will be deployed to take care of Extremist groups as well as other dangers should the need arise. With Atlas, a subdivision called Post Disaster Relief Division. Or PDRD for short will be deployed as well to areas that have been hit by Grimm, Terrorist groups or natural disasters.
Lastly: The Militia is to be revealed to the public in 3 weeks as to ensure the public know of this decision. I have already send diplomats to Vacuo and Mistral and they have both signed."
"These terms are outrageous!" Ironwood yelled.
"General Morning Wood. We both know what is best for Remnant. As the contract states, we won't govern any of the kingdoms" Graves said, "This is to protect, the Militia stands for freedom and independence. If we were to impose any laws that oppressed or in tern subjugated your people that would go against the very reasons the Militia was even created, General we have no intention of implementing a hostile takeover this system."
Graves chuckled slightly turning to stare out the office window as he continued
" The way I see it this contract is stacked rather heavily in your favour, your world keeps its independence from the militia's government" Graves then turned to address the general" You'll still hold onto your own military power and are given the resources and men needed to wipe the Grimm out and end the bloodshed between you and the Whitefang. I honestly don't see what the problem is?"
"The problem is that we don't even know what exactly your real intentions are!?" Ironwood yelled. "As far as any of us are aware our world is nothing more to you then a strategic position and a source more resources… more troops for you to put into your war with this I.M.C"
"Fine here is what you need to know stiff boy" Graves snarled in a way that made Ironwood recoil "The Militia was organised 79 years ago when the IMC returned to the frontier and began to force us of our lands, those who didn't leave willingly were executed along with their families."
"For the next 50 years the titan wars boomed across the frontier. The militia wasn't as much as a government back then. We were guerrilla fighters, which we still are. After the battle of demeter, we experienced many more victories and it became obvious to us that we needed to improvise to keep all the ground we had gained. Thus, the modern Militia was born. Then the Harran crisis happened 5 years and 8 months ago where a virus on planet H4RR4N broke out in Harran city.
Over fifty million died due to an old Militia and IMC project getting mixed after a terrorist attack. The city was laid into a gruesome zombie apocalypse where in the sector. The Militia and IMC wasn't allowed to engage each other. And all ships travelling through was either civilian or smaller fighters unless they were bound for Harran city. We deployed titan squad 3CH0 on the planet who managed to find the necessary components with the locals to create a cure.
The Militia and IMC agreed that the sector was a non combat sector for the next fifty years as to prevent another outbreak. After the Harran crisis. ATLAS was born to prevent more of these outbreaks. But also to fight terrorism and natural disasters. The division was a massive success. So, for short. We are the freedom fighting group of the frontier. The only planets we wish to govern are our own."
The room fell into silence. Apparently, for what seemed like the first time in his life biff decided decided to take his head out of his data poad and was currently looking between the headmaster, Graves and the general. His hand hovered over the sidearm strapped to his leg as the tension between the two military leaders grew
"I know you have no reason to trust us, hell I'd do the same in your situation" Graves said, the man sighed while rubbing his brow "But I swear to you, we're only here to offer what aid we can for your world."
"Ahemm" Ozpin said, "I find these terms acceptable and I sign for my approval, but I am worried about the council"
"We've already made contact with Vales council" Bish said, " I just got their response, they'll accept if you do as well Ozpin"
"As I said, I accept the terms" Ozpin said as he looked at the two grand commanders.
"The IMC pilot kicked me in the stomach and i was thrown at least five meters back and hit some debri. The IMC pilot charged at me but i rolled to the side before his knife met my skull. I got up and kicked him in the stomach. The IMC pilot slashed at me as a response and missed. I kicked him in the stomach and he was flung back. However, i didn't realise that there was a P2016 handgun where he landed and he picked it up before beginning to shoot at me. He managed to hit me in my shoulder. Wounded I ran and hid behind the debri I had hit earlier. As i could hear him approach I got an idea. I cloaked and placed a holo pilot in my place. He bit the trap. As while he was looking around confused I had managed to get hold of my DMR. But he heard the gun click when I had put in a fresh mag since I had emptied it earlier. He charged and I did a full one-eighty and shot him in the stomach. The IMC pilot fell down with a grunt but not before shooting me in my stomach. It hurt a hell of a lot but i managed to put a bullet in his head before he managed to deal anymore damage" Hades finished his little tale. "And that is why I have an artificial lung"
"Damn, that sounds so brutal" Daryl said beyond surprised beyond belief. Oobleck had taken notes of the different things that Hades had explained to him. Initially when he first heard of another society in space he had dismissed it. But when the two gentlemen in the same room had confirmed it AND given proof he fainted. Oobleck was very curious to see one of these 'Titans' with his own eyes.
"That is a very remarkable tale young man" Oobleck said as he drank from his coffee-liquid meth or whatever the hell was in his canister. "I would love to see a titan with my own eyes"
"That could be arranged" Hades said, "In three weeks time when the Militia will be revealed to the public of remnant."
"Truly, fascinating, would it be capable of doing against the creatures of grimm? Could it match the strength of the largest one, how do they compare to Atlesian mechs of nowadays, how long would their energy last?"
"Woah calm down old man. The average Ion should be able to take down dozens. I mean, there is a reason why even the less skilled pilots are as much worth as more than twenty squads of grunts. Scorches and Legions currently packs the meanest punch in terms of melee damage. A scorch or legion weighs roughly around the sixty tons" Hades said, "And yes. A titan can easily outplay an Atlesian mech if the pilot knows what they are doing. Titans don't run on dust or anything like that. They run on nuclear batteries. Despite the name, the batteries aren't that radioactive. An element known as element 69 eliminates that. Coat a battery in it and all radiation won't be able to get out. Even if the battery cracks open there wont be any radioactivity leaking out. Because of this a battery can run for more than 200 years if unused. And around 24 hours if in a titan."
"Fascinating truly interesting, what are the weak spots? How do Titans defeat other Titans? Would a very large grimm be able to something similar? How would it even catch up to a flyer? A large one."
"Titans have a medium set of weak spots based on what the shield level is and what you're attacking with, If the titans has a shield up. You won't be able to hit its weak spots to deal extra damage. Destroy the shields and you can damage it better. The weak spot is the cockpit on all titans and the vents on the scorch and legion. If you are a pilot, anti titan weapons are the best way to go if you're not up for going on the titan and plugging its external battery out. Arc grenades are great to get rid of shields." Hades explained. "Titans usually defeat other titans by literally destroying them. Or if the enemy pilot ejects."
"The titans would be superior due to them being of metal, and not organic matter like the grimm. It also depends on the chassi of the titan. A northstar with a viper thruster upgrade can easily take care of any ground based grimm if it flies around. A scorch is able to mow down hordes such as the legion. Titans dont drop in via dropship. We litterally launch them from outer space or high up in the air. The average titanfall takes about 3 to 10 seconds, but sometimes it can take more time"
"Interesting, interesting, in theory a knowledgeable rogue huntsman could use lightning dust to maybe disable the shield… and grimm could try and storm the machine, clim on top and maybe even rip apart the batteries if your soldiers can do it, and you still haven't answered the question with flying Grimm"
"No, dust is elemental. These are titan shields. A dust hand grenade would be 25% the power of a normal grenade. Besides, titans do have other defences. Should a huntsman try to attempt this most of the titans would pop their defenses and quickly take care of the huntsman. And should the grimm try to do that. They would also have to take care of the second battery. Not to mention that titans have an anti-rodeo defense called Electric-smoke-screen where the titan released electrical smoke. A flyer flies pretty quick so it varies. But it would be hard for them to dodge lock-on HYDRA class missiles that are created to destroy shielded dropships and even titans" Hades said as he looked at Oobleck.
"Hmm… what would a titan do if a taijitu larger than the titan surprised it and constricted itself around it, crushing it, and yes there a very large taijitus and other grimms out there."
"Most pilots would do the same. Set their titans core to overreact and eject hundreds of feet into the air watching as their titan explodes in a massive fireball 33 feet wide. If mine or someone elses from our group the explosion would kill everything in a 250 meter radius."
"And that would damage a grimm that size? There are Grimm that are more than just bulletproof."
"More than that. If a titan was to do that it would be able to take down the beacon tower. And remember, our attacks aren't dust based. The glass on Ozpin's office was dust proof. But it shattered like nothing from a .50 cal B3 wingman round." Hades said, "The B3 wingman is a revolver"
"So could do a very experienced huntsman on foot, dust is not everything we have, we have our own souls here, there are people that have been able to defy boundaries and become beyond superhuman."
"Same could a normal grunt with the B3 wingman, or a well placed satchel charge. Or in Echo's case, pass directly through it" Hades said, "and no, you aren't the super human, biologically speaking ignoring the aura. I am superior in almost every way. Remnants gravity is 50% of what most normal frontier planets have. Everything here weighs half as much for us. And we even have the power. to. reverse. death."
"Hmm… how so?"
"The power of science. Echo is a very good example. He hasn't been a machine for 45 years. Only 8. He used to be human until half a year after the Harran crisis" Hades said, "When a pilot is deemed skilled enough. A memory upload can take place if the pilot wishes. If this is done and said pilot dies. Their memory will be uploaded into a simulacrum body"
"Not something I would approve of, but well…"
"We only do it if the pilot agrees to. Most do, a simulacrum pilot is a hell of a lot harder to kill than a normal human pilot"
"Then what can kill you, how could someone from Remnant kill you?"
"First to kill me they'll have to you know. Kill me as a human. Then go to the heart of Harmony, the planet which is the HQ of the militia and well defended. Find the server with my mind. Destroy it, find 3 more on 3 different pilots and destroy them. Then find me and destroy my simulacrum body completely." Hades said, "Said planets are well over a billion kilometers away, so it's not gonna be possible. Only around 21 militia simulacrums have died completely in action. 72 decided that they wanted to find peace. And well. If that is the case, we shut down their simulacrum bodies. Destroy all files containing the memories except for a backup copy and place them on a random planet"
"... That does sound like a dull existence if I may say."
"No not really, most simulacrums do it if they are just tired of fighting. Most of the simulacrums still live active family lives" Hades said, "It's getting late. Isn't the ceremony supposed to take place in 15 minutes or so?"
"Well we might as well go then." Oobleck said before pausing. "However I must say, you seem rather sure that nothing can beat your group… how is it then you have been at war for so long?"
"Echo has been in it for the longest, 25 years as a Pilot. Im 37 and have been in since i was 18 and Oblivion is 35 and has been in since he was 16. Charlie has been in the militia for 8 years and all of them was as a pilot. Charlie is ex IMC. But before we had Charlie we had another teammate who fell victim to the Harran virus like millions of others" Hades said as he rose from his chair alongside Oobleck and Daryl who had dismissed their arguing to hear some blues in his headphones built into his helmet.
"You haven't really answered the question, mister Hades."
"We fight for our freedom, we fight to kick the IMC out of the frontier. Yes, the IMC is not only bad, they do still do good stuff. Same as the militia, we have done horrible things. Im adopted, my biological father and mother died after an IMC attack on my homeplanet. So, most of us fight for what we feel is right, same goes for those who fight for the IMC." Hades said.
"I'm sorry, but what does your motives have to with the fact that your conflict doesn't seem to able to end? If you are all immortal, why no just end the fighting? Seems like a massive waste to spend all of that time fighting when neither side advances or takes over the other?"
"It does end, over the last 8 years we have taken back around 33% of the frontier. And it isn't as easy as that. We aren't immortal. The 3rd militia fleet holds around 5 million men and women. Yet, there are only around 7500 simulacrums. The normal simulacrum body would cost roughly 100 million lien. Echo's costs much more than that. Like well over a billion lien.
"Hmm that doesn't sound like much in all honesty. For a selected few of course."
"Yes, but around 1000 simulacrum bodies gets destroyed per month on the whole of the frontier per month. that is 100 billion lien per month." Hades said, "Besides, the war is also personal for many. The war is even the only thing some know. It's hard to stop a war like this without having a winner and a loser"
"All things must adapt and end, it's was history has teached us… speaking of which, you think the people of Remnant will adapt to this? And you to Remnant?"
"Well, im a pretty simple man, I like to shoot with sniper rifles and relax. I have seen far fetched things already so this is still a bit whaaaat. But it isn't overly unrealistic for me.
Oblivion is happy as long as he can drink alcohol and make music. Echo likes to do art so he will most certainly like remnant. Charlie will most likely think that its like home" Hades said, "It will take time for Remnant to adjust. That is unavoidable, but i believe once the militia begins to do the good. Remnant will learn to accept it"
"Historically, I can't say it will be that easy, your people have a lot of power, and that power brings in way conflict, people will want to test themselves against your kind, and the titans, and people will eventually adapt, one way or the other." Oobleck said with a smile
"That is to come with expected" Hades said as they rounded a corner to see Echo, Eclipse and Glynda waiting at the doors to the Auditorium. "Hey guys, hi Glynda"
"Hey" Echo and Eclipse responded while Glynda merely nodded. Oobleck went up to her and asked.
"Have they told you anything?"
"Yes, Echo told me a bit about the Harran crisis. By Oum, it sounded so horrible"
"How so?"
"The Harran crisis. Was a virus that killed nearly a four million souls, and around 2 million of those turned into zombies" Glynda said while looking green in the face.
"That sounds horrible indeed" Oobleck said as they heard footsteps behind them and turned around to see Charlie, Six, Oblivion and Frost alongside Angela and Port. They soon began to talk about the information the pilots had shared with them when they heard Ozpin's voice over the speakers.
"Will the eight new staff please come into the auditorium?"
Hey, its me. BIG PIZZA. Sorry if I shamelessly did a 4th wall break. It really is a good idea to read the A/N. As i will share information. But for those who missed it. I will livestream every friday from 7pm GMT to around 9:30pm GMT on my youtube channel. Big pizza gaming. There in the livestreams you can ask me questions and such. Other than that. Lets get on with the reviews
Review: Gold Crown Dragon: Extra long and extra filled just like my pizza take.
Answer: Why thank you.
Review: Yuguru no Shiryo: this chapter is great but what happened to Salem? is she there or what. anyways, you should be recognised by more people but hey, life can be a bitch to us. Good luck in ya next chapter
Answer: Thanks for liking the chapter. And yes, Salem is still canon in this story. And thanks again.
Review: Thunderbird 22: Palatine versus a Titan would interesting I could imagine a Ronin turning one into a kabob that'd be funny.
Answer: There will be such a scene. Maybe not with a ronin. But there will be one.
Review: haha the awesome lazy and epic lard barrel writing this story took his sweet time writing this one and it was awesome! I do enjoy when people actually go into much more depth with the fan fictions instead of lazily changing one or two things about the canon version.
Also cannot wait for what you got in store for us. looking forward to it.
Yet again Good hunting until next time!
Answer: Thanks for liking the story so much. It might not seem like much of a change so far. But trust me. Once the first book is done. You will see a massive change in lore. (INFORMATION LEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAK)
Review: Blank: I want more of this stuff.
Answer: Me too *Snorts in chapter 8*
Review: Scorch the 13th: This is pretty good, need more
Answer: Same *Buys chapter 8 from the local drug dealer before snorting it in*
Review: Dirtrevor: Honestly I want teams RWBY and JNPR get their own titans. If you go through with this then I suggest giving Ruby Northstar, Yang a scorch, Blake either ion or raiden, Weiss either raiden or maybe tone, Jaune defiantly a monarch, Nora is a legion, Pyrrha maybe either monarch as well or tone and Ren is raiden hands down.
Answer: I could make them fight in titans in simulations. But its not a good idea to give eight very real warmachines to 8 kids that tends to get into trouble a lot…
That was the reviews. Thanks to Crowskull for helping me with the chapter. Also before i go. Who else is excited for TES VI? I hope it will take place in Cyrodill, Valenwood and Elsweyr. Im a bit mad that Titanfall 3 didnt get announced at E3. But well, i can wait another year.
Big pizza out.
