Samuel's logbook

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Status: Successfully synchronized with IMC Vanguard-class Titan chassis.
All critical systems functional.

Protocol 2: Uphold the Mission. Destroy Dark Pulse power source: Anti-Core.

Music: Destiny - Guardian

Samuel watched in awe as the Titan he had given FB-8276's Datacore stood up, looking over it's appearance.
"Glad to have you back in one piece, FB." "[Over 25,000 actually, and it is good to see you again, my friend.]" "New chassis, same Titan?" "[Brand new form, same old Datacore. FB-8276 online and ready for combat.]" The reincarnated Titan pulled out a brand new Quad Rocket before opening his cockpit, ready to transfer the controls to Samuel. "[It is time to complete our mission.]"

Music: Titanfall 2 - Ark Pursuit

Samuel jumped inside the open cockpit, seeing Habero as he was connected to the control matrix. "{Good to see you again, Guardian.}" "Good to see you again too, Habero. Spyglass, what Titan chassis is this?" "An old design acquired from our old foe. It is the most advanced Titan on the Frontier. The Vanguard-class Titan." "Whoa... That's amazing! FB, you're better than even yourself now!" "[I fail to see how I can surpass myself.]" "Let's just say... you got an upgrade a dozen times the size of the Grand Canyon. How about that?" "[An upgrade almost a quarter the size of Earth's moon? Very interesting.]"

Just then, a Scorch-class Dark Titan dropped in, an apparent indication of Xargon.
"How are these two still ali- WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!" "Hey, Xargon, how do you like the IMC's latest Titan chassis? It's called the Vanguard-class Titan." "Wait. What? Vanguard-class?!" "The most advanced Titan chassis on the Frontier."

"[Samuel, I recommend use of the Vanguard loadout.]" "The what?"
Just then, FB-8276's loadout changed. The Quad Rocket was replaced with a new version of the XO-16 Chaingun, the Cluster Missile launcher was swapped with the Multi-Target Missile System, and the Damage Core was exchanged with a brand new Core. "[Burst Core ready.]" "Let's test that out." "[Burst Core activated.]"
A new magazine was quickly placed in the XO-16 before a stream of electrified bullets started pelting Xargon's Dark Scorch, eating away at the enemy Titan's hull integrity and blasting through the Thermal Shield. "Whoa, I'm not the one pulling the trigger!"

After a few seconds, the Burst Core went offline, ending the electric bullet stream.
"What kind of Core was that?!" "The Vanguard Titan's Burst Core." Samuel unloaded the regular magazine into the Dark Scorch before releasing an entire payload, catching and reflecting a T-203 Thermite Launcher round, and releasing a cloud of Electric Smoke with the Dark Scorch still getting back on it's feet.
"[Engage loadout: Foxtrot-Bravo Eight-Two-Seven-Six.]" FB-8276's original loadout was put back in use, the Quad Rocket, Cluster Missile, Vortex Shield, and Arc Sword.
A small arm on the Titan's back went up to hold the Quad Rocket, while another held the Arc Sword for Samuel to wield.
"This is Xargon of the Dark Pilots, we have a major situation! I need reinforcements! NOW!" "Xenaro on station, heading in to assist you, Xargon."
"[Warning: Dark Northstar incoming.]" "Got it."

"All units, I want close fire support on Samuel Henter and FB-8276, cover them. Target all hostiles." "I see them! Firing, danger close!" "IMC Vanguard Titan Pilots, you are clear to drop in." "Confirmed. Don't worry, Sam, we've got your back!"
"[Samuel, incoming goliath blast. Recommend you dash backwards.]" Samuel dashed back as a massive meteor-like energy shot crashed down on Xargon's Shadow Scorch and Xenaro's Shadow Northstar, completely devastating them.
"YAAAAHHHHH!"
"SAVATHÛN, AVENGE ME!"
Xargon and Xenaro were eradicated, their Phantoms on the ground, dead and in pieces.

IMC fleet [Goliath Blast] Dark Scorch

IMC fleet [Goliath Blast] Xargon

IMC fleet [Goliath Blast] Xargon's Phantom

IMC fleet [Goliath Blast] Dark Northstar

IMC fleet [Goliath Blast] Xenaro

IMC fleet [Goliath Blast] Xenaro's Phantom

"Samuel Henter here, Xargon and Xenaro are permanently KIA. More hostiles incoming." "[Analysis indicates a Dark Tone and Dark Ronin. Zarx and Vyrax incoming.]"
A Salvo Core payload hit the Vanguard Titan in the back, letting Samuel know that Zarx had arrived. "YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, HENTER!" "[Be advised: friendly Titanfall incoming.]"
As Vyrax came in, another Vanguard-class Titan crushed her Dark Ronin. Taking the opportunity, the Pilot pulled out a 40mm Cannon and killed the Phantom, leaving shards and fragments on the floor.

IMC Pilot [Crushed by Titanfall] Dark Ronin

IMC Pilot [Crushed by Titanfall] Vyrax

IMC Pilot [40mm Cannon] Vyrax's Phantom

"How'd I do?" "Great job. Vyrax is gone for good. Scout ahead for more hostiles, I'll take care of Zarx." "You got it, good luck." The IMC Vanguard-class Titan walked away, leaving Samuel and Zarx to confront each other in combat.

"Well, Samuel, let's finish this here, now, and forever." "I couldn't agree more, my rival."
The fight had begun. Samuel had used FB-8276's new Vanguard-class Titan chassis to his advantage, blocking and reflecting Tracking Rockets, and taking swipe after swipe and slash after slash at the Dark Tone.
"You're harder to fight than our last one-on-one battle! How are you getting so-" As Zarx readied another attack, a massive amount of black smoke erupted from the Dark Tone, the coolant tank having been ruptured in the fight.
"~cough cough~ Guh... ~COUGH COUGH HACK~ I gotta- ~HACK HACK COUGH~ I GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE!"

Music: Metroid Other M - Searching The Exam Center / Any Objections?

To Samuel's surprise, the Dark Tone dropped to its hands and knees before opening the cockpit, releasing a harshly coughing Fallen Dreg and a massive constant stream of smoke and steam. "~COUGH COUGH~ I was- ~hoarse inhalation~ I was suffocating in there...!" "Hang on a minute, FB. There's something I gotta do." "[If you insist, but be careful.]"

Samuel approached the coughing Dreg before something appeared in his hand.
Getting down on one knee, the Guardian-Pilot handed his rival the object. "Here. Drink this." "Drink what? Your- ~COUGH COUGH~ Your POISON?!" "It's not poison. It's water." "~hoarse breathing~ What else have I got to lose...?" The Dreg took the water bottle, pulled the cap off, and downed the entire drink in one go.
"What could compel you to do this? Why come to your enemy's aid?" "Why should I stoop so low?" "[Samuel is right to question this, Zarx. He has a heart. He cares. My Pilot is selfless in nature and personality.]" "Exactly."

Music: Destiny - The Dreadnaught

With Zarx and his Dark Tone down for the count, Samuel embarked and took the opportunity to proceed back to the Dreadnought's weapon. "[Samuel, we must stop the Dreadnaught's weapon from firing at all costs. If we fail, all Light and good in the universe will be destroyed.]" "Copy that, FB. Let's end this." "Samuel, wait!" "What is it, Zarx?" "The Dark Ion will be guarding the Anti-Core in the weapon chamber. Look out for Phylnsk, she's even more ruthless than Vyrax was, so you better be careful." "Right. Find an escape pod and get out of here, Zarx."

Samuel eventually made it back to the Dreadnaught's weapon chamber, seeing the Anti-Core being reloaded. An Echo of Savathûn could be seen as a Dark Legion and Dark Ion were at the Anti-Core loading chamber. "You have my thanks, Phoros. Now, come to the bridge. We have more to accomplish against the Guardians." "About time we do something about these interlopers." The hatch of the Dark Legion closed as the cockpit of the Dark Ion opened, revealing the new Cabal Psion Pilot from earlier.
"Seems like this Pilot is still trying to be a hero. He's all yours. Keep the salvage." "Who said anything about salvage? I'll do this one for free." The Dark Legion vanished as the Dark Ion's cockpit closed, the Splitter Rifle coming up, allowing Phylnsk to pull it out, ready for combat.

Music: Metroid Prime 3 Corruption - Gandrayda Boss Theme

"[Samuel, beware of Phylnsk's Laser Tripwires, they cause heavy damage, but not as much as the Laser Core. Recommend you utilise the Ion loadout, the Vortex Shield will not absorb any projectiles from the Splitter Rifle, as it uses energy rounds instead of ballistics.]" "I understand."
The Ion loadout was engaged, allowing Samuel to use the Laser Core. "You really like making me work for my pay, don't you?!" "Precisely, you greedy excuse for a Pilot!" "OK, THAT'S IT! YOU'RE DEAD!" Phylnsk started out with fully spread shots of the Splitter Rifle, with Samuel dodging and landing a Laser Shot. "Yeah, I don't think so. You, on the other hand, are in my way. Move aside and let me destroy the Anti-Core and save all that is good in the universe, or I will destroy you." "NEVER!"

Suddenly, Zarx got on the comms. "Phylnsk, I'd do as he says. These guys aren't kidding around. They killed Vyrax, Xenaro, Xargon, and their Phantoms." "TRAITOR! Once I deal with this heathen and his pile of scrap, I'm coming for you!"
"Don't count on it, Phylnsk." Samuel put away the Splitter Rifle and pulled out the Arc Sword, ready to deal some CQB damage. Phylnsk fired off a Laser Shot, only to hit the Arc Sword, the damage mitigated.
With a swipe, Samuel sliced Phylnsk's Splitter Rifle in half, rendering it useless. "How are you gonna hit me with energy rounds without a Splitter Rifle?" "I have my ways." The Splitter Rifle glowed black as it was reforming, eventually allowing Phylnsk to resume fire.

"[Warning: Our Reactor is unstable. Replacement Battery required.]" "Uh... What?"
"Samuel Henter, FB-8276, I have sent Jordan to your location, with a cargo load of Titan Battery Packs to restablise your Reactor." "Copy that. I'll try and hold out until then."

After a while of avoiding and blocking Phylnsk's attacks, a Simulacrum appeared and tossed a box of Titan Batteries at the IMC Vanguard-class Titan. "Here's your Batteries! Good luck! AX and I will secure the area and prevent reinforcements from getting here!" "Thanks, Jordan!"
"[Habero, pull in the Batteries as we come into contact with them.]" "{Got it, FB.}" The Batteries vanished as the Vanguard chassis was swiftly repaired and the Reactor was fixed up.
Jordan hopped into his Ion-class Titan and deployed some Laser Tripwires at the entrance and walked away, Splitter Rifle powered up.

"I'll reduce you to scrap, then your friend out there!" "You won't even get to him!" "Care to place a bet on that?" "Not a chance! Loadout change: Foxtrot-Bravo Eight-Two-Seven-Six." "{Coming right up.}"
The original loadout was restored as Samuel launched a Cluster Missile. Phylnsk caught it in the Vortex Shield before sending it back, only for the Cluster Missile to be caught in another Vortex Shield and sent right back at the originally intended target.
"You can't outrun a Laser Core, you little bugger." The Shadow Ion fired a Laser Core as Samuel engaged the Legion loadout, provided with a fully charged Smart Core.
Once the beam ended, Samuel fired up the Smart Core and began pelting the Dark Ion with the Predator Cannon, and using the Power Shot whenever available. Sure enough, the Smart Core expired, and the Shadow Ion had nearly been doomed.

Just then, a beam hit the Dark Ion from behind, finishing the job. "I will not be destroyed by some pitiful little excuse for a Pilot!"
Those were Phylnsk's last words as Samuel engaged the Vanguard loadout and went in for the kill. "AAAAAHHHHHH!" Samuel kicked the Dark Ion before going on one knee and unloading at the cockpit from point-blank range with the XO-16 and both Acolyte Pods, the Arc Sword falling to the ground as the Dark Ion was reduced to burning metal.
Samuel picked up the Arc Sword and destroyed Phylnsk's Phantom as it appeared.

Samuel [Termination] Dark Ion

Samuel [Termination] Phylnsk

Samuel [Arc Sword] Phylnsk's Phantom

Music: Metroid Prime - Escape from Frigate Orpheon

"Thanks for the help, Jordan!" "No problem, Samuel! Now get the Anti-Core out of the weapon silo before it fires!"
Samuel put away the XO-16 and the Arc Sword before grabbing the silo hatch and pulling on it.
All of a sudden, there was a massive blast from the hatch itself, which knocked FB-8276 back against the far wall, everything malfunctioning drastically as the visual display fizzed out.

See you next time.