Kikou Kyuuseishu Gungel

(Armored Saviour Gungel)


Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in Freezing, nor the initial setting.


Chapter 9: Ship of Hope


June 22, 2070 (08:50, UTC+09:00)

Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Kirishima Kokusai Ongaku Hall


The Kirishima Kokusai Ongaku Hall is a concert hall that first opened in 1994 and is located in the Makizonocho Takichiho neighborhood, which is near Mount Kirishima. It is built in the middle of a park to be amongst nature. It has the nickname "Miyama Conseru".

This place is where "Shoko Midorikawa" is having "her" concert as UNCF and Japanese Home Army soldiers, as well as civilians, fill the seats. "Shoko" is wearing a purple cocktail dress and brown slippers.

The lyrics in the song "Shoko" is singing may appear sad to one listener. Despite that, the audience is enjoying the song.

Watching the concert are Bruce, Rana, Kaho, Thomas, and Daisy. Rana begins to leave.

"Rana, what's wrong?" asked Bruce as he noticed Rana leaving.

"Nothing," silently replied Rana. "I just need air."

Rana then steps outside. It appeared that Shinji's song gave her sad memories.

Please… return... the three of us… to Kunlun's arms…

Rana then sees objects flying. She then grabs Shinji's Guncycle and leaves the concert hall.

After ten minutes, Rana arrives at an old junior high school. She then sees that the flying objects are Nova.

"I have to get back," says Rana.


Rana then returns to Kirishima Kokusai Ongaku Hall. She finds Kaho, Bruce, and the younger Mably siblings waiting for her.

"Where were you?" asked Bruce.

"I found Nova coming towards the city," answered Rana.

"What!?" asked Kaho.

"Uh… I think Rana's right," says Thomas while he uses a pair of binoculars.

"Let me see," says Kaho as she grabs the binoculars from Thomas and takes a look for herself. She sees ten flying Humanoid-Types coming.

"Damn," says Kaho as she stops using the binoculars. "Everyone, get to your stations! There are Nova coming!"


June 22, 2070 (09:35, UTC+09:00)

Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Near Yadomedake


Inside the cockpit of Kazuya Aoi's Gungel is Hikoboshi. He sees that Kaho is trying to contact Kazuya.

"It's from Miss Hiiragi," says Hikoboshi. "I must tell Master Kazuya."

Hikoboshi then gets out of the Gungel's cockpit and races to Kazuya.

"Master Kazuya, you have a distress call from Miss Hiiragi," says Hikoboshi.

"Please patch it through," says Kazuya.

"Aoi-kun, please return to the city," says Kaho through Hikoboshi. "A legion of Nova are coming from the west."

Kazuya then faces Arthur and Ganessa.

"I'm sorry about what happened to Captain Bishop," says Kazuya. 'However, we can't let his death be in vain. We have to go back to Kirishima and help."

"Got it," says Arthur and Ganessa in unison.

As everyone gets back to their respective vehicles, they race back to Kirishima. While they do, they see the city under attack. In the Gungel, Kazuya begins to contact New Eden.

"New Eden, this is McAllister," says Kazuya. "Do you read, over?"

"We read you," says a Caucasian woman with blonde hair and green eyes.

"Captain McAllister, I've reached Kirishima," says Kazuya. "However, the city's under attack."

"I can tell," replied the woman with the surname "McAllister". "I've already sent Alpha Flight to back you up. Please hold out for fifteen minutes."

"Got it."

Both Kazuya and McAllister break contact. The former then contacts Arthur.

"Kazuya, what is it?" asked Arthur.

"Arthur, can you and Ganessa-senpai please go to Kaho and help her with whatever she needs? The UNCF troops here aren't going to last."

"Got it," says Arthur as he breaks contact.

Kazuya then switches the frequency to that of Kaho's.

"Kaho, it's Kazuya. Do you read?"

"Kaho here. What is it?"

"I've sent Arthur and Ganessa-senpai to help you. I'll do what I can in the air."

"What happened to Captain Bishop?"

"He's dead. I'm sorry."

"I see," weakly says Kaho. "In any case, please help the UNCF troops. I'm getting something ready and I need Thomas-kun and Daisy-chan's help."

"Got it."

Both Kazuya and Kaho break contact.


Both Thomas and Daisy make it back to the old car rental shop near Kagoshima airport. However, they see the Japanese Home Army troops leaving. Arthur gets off to ask one of them.

"Excuse me, but where's your commander?" asked Arthur to one male Japanese Home Army soldier.

"The commander went to the airport plant," answered the male Japanese Home Army soldier. "We need to get to the coast and help with evacuating the civilians."

"I see," says Arthur.

Arthur returns to his Guncycle. After that, heGanessa leave.


June 22, 2070 (09:44, UTC+09:00)

Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Kagoshima Airport Plant


The Kagoshima Airport Plant is an industrial area located near Kagoshima Airport. It is owned by a manufacturing company named Ota Industries. The airport plant was abandoned two years ago.

Arthur and Ganessa make it to the airport plant. After getting off their respective Tactical Suits, they proceed inside as they find Kaho.

"There you are," says Arthur as he finds Kaho. "Kazuya told us to help out in any way we can."

"Daisy-chan spotted some Crabs," replied Kaho. "Could you please buy time?"

"Leave it to us," replied Ganessa.

"Thanks."

The three then separate, with Arthur and Ganessa returning to their respective Tactical Suits. After starting them up, Arthur and Ganessa leave the airport plant.

Arthur and Ganessa then see two Crab Type-TR Nova approaching the airport plant. Immediately, the two go towards the Nova and switch to Suit Mode.

As the two open fire, the Type-TRs use Accel Turn to evade the shots. One begins to resort to melee combat to deal with Arthur.

Ganessa evades the melee attack of one Crab and jumps over it. She then grabs a knife and stabs the "controller", killing it. She then switches her VBR01 to its rifle grenade and fires it on the one fighting Arthur, killing it.

"Thanks," says Arthur.

"Don't thank me yet, we have more incoming," says Ganessa.

The two then see five more Crabs. Suddenly, all five are killed by four warheads while one is killed by machine gun fire.

Arthur and Ganessa turn to see that a Schleuder Tactical Armor just saved them.

"Consider that payback for helping us," says Kaho as she contacts Arthur.

"You're piloting that thing?" asked Arthur. "Who are your co-pilots?"

"That will be me and Daisy," says Thomas as he contacts Arthur. "We have to help the rest of the civilians here evacuate."

"Got it," replied Arthur and Ganessa in unison.


In the air, Kazuya is dealing with the flying Humanoid-Types. He had already killed two.

Kazuya sees one and fires his Gungel's nose machine guns, but the Humanoid-Type evades it. He then sees another one get close, in which he flies away from it.

Kazuya then fires two missiles at the Humanoid-Type, killing it.

"I can't waste my missiles like this," says Kazuya. "Where are-"

"Hey there, Kazuya. Miss us!" shouted a man on Kazuya's monitor.

The man contacting Kazuya has blond hair that is short by spiky and green eyes.

"Pavel, you made it," says Kazuya.

"Leave the air to us," says the man named Pavel. "Help the civilians."

"Thanks."

Kazuya then descends while more Gungels arrive and fight the remaining Humanoid-Types.

Kazuya then sees a UNCF Slinger and two Japanese Home Army soldiers desperately holding off Crabs. He destroys the Crabs with the Gungel's nose machine guns.

"Thanks for the assist," says a female UNCF pilot, presumed to be the Slinger's pilot.

"Help the others," says Kazuya.

"Got it," says the UNCF soldier as she ends contact.

Suddenly, the communicator on Kazuya's Gungel is receiving a transmission.

"Kazuya, are you there?" asked Kaho's voice.

Kazuya responds to Kaho's call by switching to her frequency.

"Kaho, what is it?" asked Kazuya.

"Could you please cover us as we get to the harbor? Thomas-kun and Daisy-chan are piloting a Schleuder with me."

"I see. I'll do what I can. Where are you?"

"At the old airport."

"On my way."


Kazuya then returns to Kagoshima Airport. He sees the Scheluder used by Kaho, Thomas, and Daisy. The Schleuder is currently down as it has a clamp in its rear already positioned.

"Kaho, I've just about made it," replied Kazuya.

"Good," responded Kaho. "I've got another horde of ground Nova approaching the city. They might attack us. Could you please hold them off?"

"I'll do it."

"Master Kazuya, I've got Type-TR Nova approaching the Schleuder used by Miss Hiiragi," says Hikoboshi.

"Intercepting."

Kazuya then sees eight Crabs about to attack the Scheleuder. Kazuya starts by firing his Gungel's machine guns, killing two. He then switches to Gear Soldier mode and uses the Gungel's rifle and kills three Crabs. Kazuya reverts the Gungel back to Gear Fighter mode as the remaining Crabs return fire. He switches to Gear Soldier mode and fires missiles from the legs, killing the remaining three Crabs.

"Master Kazuya, I'm reading another Nova incoming, but it's something that isn'-"

Suddenly, Hikoboshi is interrupted by a roar loud for Kazuya to hear from his cockpit is heard. Kazuya turns to see that a Nova type never seen before is approaching.

The new type of Nova resembles that of a lobster. Like the Crab Type-TR Novas, it is controlled by a "female body".

"Wait a minute, that skin pattern, it looks like that Nova structure back in Satsumasendai," says Kazuya. "Kaho, are you seeing this too?"

"I am," replied Kaho. "What are you going to do?"

"Listen Kaho, I need you, Thomas, and Daisy to head straight for the harbor. I'll buy time."

"But what about you?"

"Please just go. I can take care of this."

"Got it."

The Schleuder stands up, with its clamp no longer on the ground. It begins to move. Kazuya then heads straight for the new type of Nova approaching Kirishima.

"Hikoboshi, how many missiles do I have left?" asked Kazuya.

"Unfortunately, four," answered Hikoboshi.

"That's just great."

Kazuya then races towards the new type of Nova. However, the latter begins firing spike-based projectiles that look as if they are made of human bone calcium. Kazuya dodges them and has the Gungel turn into Gear Soldier Mode.

Kazuya attempts to fire at the Nova using the Gungel's rifle. However, the rounds do not penetrate the Nova as it has something defending it that can't be seen.


Meanwhile, Kaho, Thomas, and Daisy arrive at what used to be an old dock for small boats. Now, it is being used to evacuate the remaining citizens of Kirishima. Guarding it are what remain of the UNCF garrison and the Japanese Home Army.

The three Schleuder pilots get off the Tactical Gear and find Arthur, Ganessa, Rana, Bruce, and Shinji.

"Where's Kazuya-kun?" asked Rana.

"He's still holding off the Nova," answered Kaho.

"Commander," says a female Japanese Home Army soldier. "You made it."

"What is it?" asked Kaho.

"The evacuation is going smoothly," replied the Japanese Home Army soldier. "However, we can't take our heavy equipment with us."

"Nova incoming!" shouted a male Japanese Home Army soldier.

Everyone sees more Nova coming from the east. They comprise of fifty flying Humanoid-Types and fifty Crabs.

"Is… this… it?" weakly asked Kaho.

Suddenly, missiles kill half of the Humanoid-Types and the Crabs are being bombarded.

"It seems help has arrived," says Shinji.

A ship that is flying appears firing all kinds of weapons. The ship is actually three ships combined into one. The middle ship is one that is never seen before as it hosts a city inside a dome. It is between two aircraft carriers that appear to be from the Second World War.

The ship appears to have turrets similar to battleships from the Second World War. There are six turrets in total, with three on each side. One turret each is found on the two carriers. The turrets have a diameter of forty-six centimeters.

"That's New Eden!" shouted Daisy. "We're saved!"

Everyone cheers upon what Daisy had said. Hope had come, with more of it coming as the ship named New Eden lands in the middle of Kagoshima Bay.


Meanwhile, Kazuya is still engaged with the new Nova type.

"Aoi, are you there?" asked McAllister as she is contacting Kazuya through his Gungel's communicator.

"Captain, is that you?" asked Kazuya. "Have you arrived?"

"We have," replied McAllister. "We've also rescued those attempting to flee."

"That's all in good, but I've got a problem here."

"I can tell. Dr. Burton has just informed of a weakness to that new Nova type."

"Please tell me quickly. I can't dodge these projectiles all day here."

"That Nova type can only be harmed by a large amount of firepower. How many missiles do you have left?'

"Four."

"I need you to use three of them. We'll fire a canister loaded with the adhesive. After that, we'll fire one of the turrets, and in the midst of that, use your last missile."

"Got it."

After evading another spike, Kazuya brings out the Gungel's legs and fires three out of his last four missiles. As the missiles don't hit the Nova, a hole appears, appearing as if an invisible shield had been discovered.

New Eden then fires what appears to be a missile. The missile releases what appears to be a small canister into the hole before it disappears.

The canister then releases the adhesive needed for solid projectiles to harm Nova.


The bridge of New Eden is manned by eight people; five of them women and three of them women. Other than the captain of the ship, there is the executive officer, three operators, and three others given special roles for the ship. In the middle of the bridge is a table.

The captain is Siobhan McAllister. She is a twenty-eight-year-old woman from the United States of America of Irish descent.

The ship's executive officer is Maurice Normandeau. He is a thirty-five-year-old Caucasian male from France with black hair and blue eyes. He is in charge of directing orders to those using the built-in weapons of New Eden.

Other than Tania Cronje, who is from South Africa, there is Albert Curtis from the United States and Jami Balaji from India. Albert is a twenty-three-year-old Caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Jami is a nineteen-year-old woman with long black hair and gray eyes.

Beside Albert is none other than Dr. Sandra Burton herself, who discovered the very weapons used in the counterattack against the Nova starting from 2066. She has long black hair and purple eyes. Although she travels the world to dispense her knowledge on anti-Nova weaponry, she associates herself with New Eden.

Beside Maurice are two former East Genetics students and members of Platoon 13, a special unit of Pandoras and Limiters organized by Gengo Aoi five years ago. Their names are Cassie Lockheart and Kyoichi Minase.

Cassie Lockheart is from the United States. She is a twenty-two-year-old woman from the United States with long green hair and brown eyes. Back in East Genetics, she was known as the "Godspeed of the East" for her usage of Accel Turn. Currently, she's New Eden's tactical coordinator, which is to relay orders to all Tactical Gear units on board.

Kyoichi Minase is a twenty-one-year-old Japanese man with brown hair and blue eyes. He is the ship's navigator.

"Captain, adhesive poured on Nova," says Albert.

"Good," replied Siobhan. "Maurice, please order Turret 1 to open fire on the Nova. We need to assist Aoi with this."

"Roger that, ma'am," replied Maurice. "Turret 1, prepare to fire on the Nova sighted west."

The turret found on the starboard side of the middle ship beside the bow is then aimed at the Nova Kazuya is fighting. The three guns of the turret are then calibrated towards the target.

"Now then, Turret 1, fire!" shouted Maurice.

The turret then fires at the Nova. What it fires are beams of energy. The energy beams create another hole that is bigger in the Nova's shield.


Kazuya then sees the hole made by New Eden. He then flies toward the Nova and after turning into Gear Soldier mode and straightening the Gungel's right arm, Kazuya fires the last missile he had left.

The missile goes directly towards the Nova as the shield recovers. This doesn't do any good for the Nova as the missile reaches the "female body". The missile detonates, killing the "female body", and by extension, the Nova.

"Aoi, please return to the ship. I can tell you're out of ammo," says Siobhan. "Also, we've al-"

Suddenly, an energy beam almost hits Kazuya's Gungel. Kazuya had managed to evade it.

"What was that?" asked Siobhan.

"I think I know," answered Kazuya.

Kazuya then find that the same machine that he encountered back in Isa has joined the battle.

"Kazuya, you there?" asked Pavel as he contacts Kazuya.

"Pavel," says Kazuya.

"Get back to the ship. I'll handle this one. Janet and the others are still dealing with the remaining Humanoid-Types."

"Thanks."

Pavel's Gungel then does battle with the machine Kazuya knows of while he returns to New Eden.


June 22, 2070 (11:07, UTC+09:00)

Kagoshima Bay

New Eden


Kazuya then lands his Gungel on one of the carriers attached to New Eden. The Gungel is then taken to the hangar bay by a lift. He then gets off the Variable Gear. The foremen then approach it.

"Please get it reloaded," asks Kazuya.

"Roger that," replied one foreman.

Kazuya then grabs his Guncycle from the Gungel. After starting it up, he gets it moving.

The city in the middle ship inside consists of three sections. One section is the rear end of the ship, another section is the middle of the ship, and the third section, located in front of the bow, is where major government offices are located.

The rear end of the middle ship hosts two neighborhoods. One is where most of the city's population live in while the other neighborhood is where farms to provide food for the city are located in.

The middle section of the ship hosts various businesses. In its middle are the military facilities. It hosts two tunnels, with each one going to the two carriers. Kazuya comes out from one of them.

The section near the bow contains government offices. It has what appears to be a palace that wouldn't be out of place in 18th Century Europe.

Kazuya then stops his Gungel in a structure that itself is the very middle of the entire ship. It is surrounded by every other military facility, with windows found on the topmost floor. After saluting the guard, Kazuya proceeds further inside.

He then finds an elevator and uses it. The elevator panel has many buttons. Most of those buttons pertain to the floors of the structure. Kazuya presses the button with the number 10.

After two minutes, Kazuya makes it to the tenth floor of the structure. The only thing there is a door with a panel that opens the door with a voice recognition module. It appears this is the ship's bridge. Kazuya approaches the module.

"Captain, this is Aoi," says Kazuya. "Permission to proceed."

"Granted," says Siobhan.

Kazuya proceeds inside the bridge and salutes as soon as he and Siobhan make eye contact.

"Good you made it Aoi," says Siobhan. "We've just about finished getting everyone from Kirishima inside."

"Captain, if I may ask, how's the rest of Alpha Flight"' asked Kazuya.

"Doing well."

"Captain, we've spotted five Type-S Nova approaching from the northeast," says Jami.

The Type-Ss spoken of by Jami appear on a screen on top of the bridge's windows. They're right beside Mount Kirishima. At the same time, Siobhan faces Albert.

"Curtis, please notify Alpha Flight to withdraw immediately. We'll be withdrawing as well."

"Roger that," replied Albert.


June 22, 2070 (11:07, UTC+09:00)

Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan


As Kazuya is in New Eden, Pavel is engaged in combat with the machine the former encountered back in Isa.

The machine fires what appear to be energy beams coming from turrets located in its hips. Pavel dodges them.

Pavel brings out his Gungel's limbs and fires four missiles, with two coming from each leg. However, the machine destroys them with energy balls coming from its palms.

The machine fires upon Pavel with its right palm. The latter evades the attack and switches his Gungel to Gear Soldier mode. He then uses the Gungel's rifle and fires at the machine. However, the machine evades the attack.

"Whoever's inside that thing is pretty good," replied Pavel.

Pavel reverts back to Gear Fighter mode and continues pursuing the machine. He then uses the Gungel's nose machine guns, but a flying Humanoid-Type gets in the way, killing it instead.

Pavel goes back to Gear Diver mode and fires four missiles again, with one coming from each limb. The machine uses its right palm to destroy them but it only destroys three of them. One hits the right leg.

"I got you!" happily exclaimed Pavel.

"Alpha Flight, please withdraw at once," says Jami as she contacts Pavel's Gungel. "I repeat, please fall back."

"I guess that's it," says Pavel.

Pavel, along with the rest of Alpha Flight, begins proceeding back to New Eden. The machine withdraws as well.


Back in the bridge, Siobhan then faces Kyoichi.

"Minase, please get the ship flying," ordered Siobhan.

"Roger that," replied Kyoichi.

Kyoichi then finds a panel with his left hand and pushes it down. As he does, the ship starts flying.

"Type-Ss are 250 kilometers away," says Tania.

Siobhan then faces Sandra.

"Doctor, are we good to fire the Atom Disintegrator Cannon?" asked Siobhan.

Sandra is taken aback by Siobhan's question but one can understand why she would react to Siobhan's question. The Atom Disintegrator Cannon is the latest weapon that was developed to fight the Nova. It hadn't been properly tested and the one New Eden is armed with is the only prototype.

"We are," replied Sandra.

"Good."

"Nova are 200 kilometers away."

Siobhan then accesses her panel's communicator. She presses the button that says "Engine Room".

"McMillan, this is the Captain," says Siobhan. "We're going to fire the Atom Disintegrator Cannon."


New Eden is powered by an Infinium reactor as large as the A1B reactor plant once used by the ancient American aircraft carrier class Gerald R. Ford. As a contrast to the Infinium used to power Tactical Suits and Variable Gears, a reactor as large as the one for New Eden can power an entire continent.

Responding to Siobhan's call is Keith McMillan, chief engineer of New Eden, and father of Arnett McMillan, one of West Genetics' elite Pandora. He is a man in his fifties with dark hair.

"Roger that, Captain," says Keith.

Keith then finds a panel containing two levers. The levers respectfully pertain to the engine pressure and the emergency valves. Keith raises the former and closes the latter.

"Engine pressure raised and emergency valves closed.

"Please get the outlet ready."

"Roger that."

Keith finds another lever on his right and uses his right hand to pull it. As he pulls it, a hole in the bow of the opens up, which appears to be the Atom Disintegrator Cannon's muzzle.

"Chamber pressure is rising," says a female member of the engineering unit operating in a panel behind Keith.

"Get all energy into the Atom Disintegrator Cannon," Keith orders to his female subordinate. "Initiate induction."

"Initiating."


Back in the bridge, Sandra sees on her panel that the induction for firing the Atom Disintegrator Cannon has been raised.

"Captain, induction is raised," says Sandra.

"Good," says Siobhan. "Release safety."

"Will do," replied Cassie.

Cassie finds a lever in her panel. It pertains to the safety of the Atom Disintegrator Cannon. As she pushes the lever down, the safety is released.

"Safety is at zero," says Cassie. "Pressure at firing point."

"Target scope is open," says Cassie as a scope made of glass with a scope built on it is displayed on her panel with a grip and trigger also appearing.

"Wait, energy is at one hundred percent," says Siobhan.

After one minute, in which the Type-Ss have already gotten past Mount Kirishima and are approaching the coast, Keith finds on his panel that the energy to fire the Atom Disintegrator Cannon is beyond one hundred percent.

"Captain, energy is at 120%," says Keith.

"Prepare to fire," says Siobhan. "Everyone prepare for shock and flash."

Everyone on the bridge puts on UV glasses to protect their eyesight upon the firing of the Atom Disintegrator Cannon. Kazuya is given UV glasses by Maurice and immediately puts them on.

"Five… four… three… two… one… firing!"

Cassie then presses the trigger on the grip. The Atom Disintegrator Cannon is then fired.

Coming out of New Eden's bow is pure energy that is destructive. This is energy that has never been seen before. It then hits two of the Type-Ss, slowly but surely destroying them.

"Captain, the remaining Nova are beginning to withdraw," says Tania.

On the screen on top of the window, the remaining Type-Ss and Humanoid-Types withdraw.

Banul most likely ordered them to leave us alone for now, says Kazuya in his mind.

"Aoi, please see to our new passengers," says Siobhan. "They're in the Soryu. Please tell them to prepare for Boosting."

Kazuya is surprised by what Siobhan had said. To him, he still remembers the first time the ship did a Boosting, and is troubled that those from Kirishima who have joined the ship will be experiencing it for the first time.

"Roger that, Captain," says Kazuya as he salutes and leaves.


Thirty minutes later, Kazuya arrives at the carrier attached to New Eden. It now hosts everyone from Kirishima. Kaho, along with Arthur, Ganessa, Rana, Bruce, and Shinji, approaches him.

"Aoi-kun, you're alive," says Kaho. "What was that just now?"

"The Atom Disintegrator Cannon," answered Kazuya. "It's the newest weapon developed to fight the Nova. As you could tell, the weapon is powerful."

"New Eden has quite a lot of secrets doesn't it?" asked Rana.

"It's even the colony ship that was discovered four years ago."

Everyone is shocked by what Kazuya had said. To them, they know of the ship as a different name.

"Wait, I've just realized something. Is this Relic-01?" asked Arthur.

"It is," replied Kazuya. "Now you know where it is. That little stunt made Chevalier suspicious and considering who's controlling that organization, you should feel better about it being stolen."

"So what, a handful of pirates are humanity's only hope?" asked Ganessa.

"I pray that it doesn't come to that," replied Kazuya.

"You know, that reminds me, this carrier looks like the Soryu from World War II," says Shinji.

"That's because it is."

"What?"

"Secretly, Dr. Burton preserved the wreckage of both the Soryu and Hiryu. When the time came, she had the preserved wreckage secretly recovered and attached to New Eden."

"I see."

"In any case, we'll be Boosting very soon."

"What?" asked Kaho.

"We'll be able to travel much faster regardless of how fast we're going."

Everyone keeps silent. To them, they'll be experiencing another surprise of New Eden.

"Please hold-"

"Attention everyone, we'll be returning to the Philippine Sea," says Tania over the ship's PA (Public Address) system. "We'll also do a Boosting. Please grab on to something and prepare for the worse."

"Do as she says," says Kazuya as he lays on the ground.


Back in the bridge, Siobhan faces Kyoichi again.

"Minase, please get the ship facing back," ordered Siobhan.

"Roger that," replied Kyoichi.

Kyoichi then uses the ship's steering wheel. As he does, the ship makes a half-circle turn and is already facing the Philippine Sea. He then pushes a lever that determines the ship's moving speed.

There are two directions for the lever to take. One is "Fast" and the other one is "Slow". Kyoichi puts the lever at Slow, having the ship move slowly and past the Sakurajima volcano.

Sakurajima is a volcano located on an island in the middle of Kagoshima Bay facing the Osumi Peninsula, which is southeast of Kirishima. The island where Sakurajima is located in became a part of the Osumi peninsula after a volcanic eruption in 1914.

"We Boost after we go past Sakurajima," ordered Siobhan.

"Yes, ma'am," replied Kyoichi.


Five minutes had passed. Everyone on board is ready and waiting for the Boosting.

"Attention everyone, this is your captain speaking," says Siobhan on the PA system. "We've just passed Sakurajima. All hands prepare for Boosting."

"Minase, do it," ordered Siobhan.

"Roger," replied Kyoichi.

Kyoichi then switches the lever he had pushed from Slow to Fast. As he does, the ship's movement is accelerated. Shaking occurs across the entire ship, with everyone holding on to things they can grab.

Everyone, from the military personnel to the civilians already on board do what they can to survive the Boosting. This was done before, so they know what to do.


Eventually, the ship makes it to the middle of the Philippine Sea and past Okinawa.

Everyone then feels the aftereffects of the Boost. Most stay on the floor as they cannot easily move. Kazuya has his face fallen flat on the metal floor of the Soryu.

"Are… we alive?" asked Rana as she is laying on the floor with an unconscious Japanese Home Army soldier's face laying on her breasts.

"We… are," weakly answered Kazuya as he uses whatever strength he has left to stand.


Translations

Kokusai Ongaku (Japanese) – kanji for "International" and "Music"

Soryu (Japanese) – kanji for "twin" and "dragon"

Hiryu (Japanese) – kanji for "soar" and "dragon"

Sakurajima (Japanese) – kanji for "cherry blossom" and "island"


A/N:

The words Rana remembered outside Kaoshima Kokusai Ongaku Hall are from Volume 5, Chapter 4 of Freezing Zero.

The way Kazuya kills the new Nova type based on a lobster is based on how in the opening of Super Dimension Century Orguss, the titular mecha straightens its right arm and fires a missile from the weapon attached to it.

There you have it, the stand-in for the titular ship of Space Battleship Yamato and the titular ship of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, New Eden, debuts here. It even comes with a stand-in for the Wave Motion Gun. The bridge layout is similar to the Space Battleship Yamato live-action film.

Yes, I brought up Arnett's father Keith from Freezing Zero here. I plan on using multiple characters from the entire Freezing franchise for this fic just as I did with Kaho and Elizabeth's younger siblings being introduced in the previous chapter.

Pavel's fight with the machine from Chapter 5 of this fic is based on episode 18 of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, where Maximilian Jenius first fights Milia Fallyna.

Now then, please wait for the next chapter.