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All five sat in the third row. Sitting any closer to the holo-vid was prone to injure the retina because of the lasers that produced the 3-dimensional video.
"...that's the exit where Unit 01 was launched from, and its entrance to TF2."
Kadena had frozen the video on the frame where Unit 01 had reached the training field.
"After that," he continued, "Unit 01 and the pilot began following orders by walking the eastbound 200 yards. No problems, either mechanically or physiological, were detected. Simple training routines until Unit 01 was ordered to pick up the lance. Immediately after obtaining the lance, traces of erratic behavior were displayed by the mech. Contact with the pilot was lost during the elapsed time."
The video began to playback.
=====
"Good," Takihiro said. "Now, if you notice around you there are five turrets. And behind those turrets stand ready five armed mechs. Don't worry, they are loaded with blanks. The only thing you should be, a little, concerned about are the lasers, which cannot be downsized anymore, and should we, they would be useless. Now, if you're ready, field testing will begin in 5."
Yuri turned to her console and began reading numbers.
"4."
She began typing quickly trying to keep the numbers under control.
"3."
Not being able to, she called Dr. Evans to her side.
"2."
Dr. Evans looked at the numbers and tried blocking the numbers as well.
"1."
She immediately turned around
"Begin firing!"
"Stop the test!"
=====
All five mechs began moving around the turrets. Giant in size and deadly in its weaponry, man's greatest achievement technologically was seen in the walking fortress known as the mech. Standing as small as 10 meters and as immense as 20, with weights varying from 20 to 100 tons, these machines were able to carry out a payload large enough to destroy entire cities by themselves. Around Unit 01 stood five of these technological wonders, 3 Bushwackers and 2 Sunders.
The Bushwackers stood at 12 meters and weighing 55 tons, while the Sunder stands at 15 meters and an impressive 90 tons. Both had been introduced during Operation Bulldog, the mission whose primary directive was to annihilate Clan Smoke Jaguar. After a successful run, during the operation, and in the Trial of Refusal, both mechs were quickly acquired by more factions of the Inner Sphere. And due to being relatively new designs, both were found to be present in any company and were relatively cheap to repair and maintain.
"What the hell are you doing?" Takihiro yelled back.
"Stop the test! The synch ration is too high!"
"Kadena," Takihiro said to his officer. "Stop the tests."
"Sir," he responded. "The mechs and turrets have already opened fire."
Everyone turned to the monitor as they saw one of the Sunders stop and fire its Large Laser. It seemed to travel in slow motion to everyone. It seemed to take hours before the concentrated beam of light finally reached its target and, to everyone's amazement, deflected at an sharp angle.
"What in the..." Tenku whispered as he saw Unit 01 stretch itself rigidly, grab its head, in pain, open its mouth and roared.
Unit 01 picked up the lance and in one swift move threw it at the Sunder. It was a perfect shot as it landed right in the middle of the Sunder's torso, penetrating the engine. The mech exploded in a giant fireball, swallowing the turret next to it. The remaining mechs continued firing their deadly arsenal, but to no avail. All shots were immediately deflected.
"How does it do that?" Takihiro asked.
"It's..." Dr. Evans answered in disbelief. "It's an A.T. Field."
"A what?"
They could not finish as Unit 01 roared again and began running towards a Bushwacker. Unit 01 lumbered over the Bushwacker, the difference clearly seen when Unit 01 pushed it to the floor and began pounding with both fists. Both of the Bushwackers arms were torn from its body and thrown aside, as Unit 01 began tearing the torso apart. It scavenged through the wreck, throwing pieces to the side as it reached deeper and deeper into the delicate center.
"Have remaining mechs retreat!" Takihiro ordered.
Kadena began typing orders immediately, and the mechs responded by walking backwards, in retreat formation, then turning around and running at full speed.
"Use the turrets to distract Unit 01!"
All four turrets began to fire, but it was useless. All shots were still being deflected while Unit 01 continued pounding and ripping apart the Bushwacker. Both the remains and Unit 01 were now completely covered in hydraulic liquids and flushing coolants. The mixture of both liquids gave the appearance of blood, giving the scene a more eerie atmosphere. Finally, Unit 01 roared, grabbed the cockpit, tore it away from Bushwacker's carcass and crushed it.
Everyone looked in awe as Unit 01 slowly stood up, turned around and walked back to the platform.
"What the hell did the pilot do?" Takihiro screamed at Dr. Evans. "That's how it fights? It completely destroyed two mechs without any armament! Kadena, have the pilot report back to me immediately!"
Takihiro stormed off, as behind him, Unit 01 was dragged back.
=====
"Of course," Dr. Evans said. "The pilot was unconscious."
"It doesn't make sense," Commander Evans said. "In the original report, during such outbursts, the pilot was, during different cases, either awake or asleep. We have no idea yet what could trigger the A.T. Field, and the mech behaving in such a manner. Could the pilot do it voluntarily?"
Commander Evans and Dr. Evans were both in Commander Ikari's office going over the test report.
"And what do you think really happened?" Asked Ikari.
"I think Unit 01 was after as S2 organ." Responded Daniella.
"That's impossible," said Evans. "Why would Unit 01 try to eat an S2 organ? If Adam and Unit 01 are one, then why the need to?"
"This could have been answered a long time ago if we hadn't lost the original Nerv files." Said Daniella frustrated.
"Even so," said Gendou. "Just the fact that Unit 01seeks an S2 organ, makes it an obstacle on our path. We must get rid of it before Seele thinks of including it in its plans."
"Does that include the pilot?" Asked Evans.
"Yes."
"But hold on a second," said Daniella. "If Unit 01 seeks an S2 organ, wouldn't the Angels look for Adam?"
"We don't think the Angels were looking for Adam, at all." Said Evans.
"Then what were they looking for?" Asked Daniella.
=====
"How is he?" Takihiro asked.
"Simply exhausted." Answered Yuri. "Besides that, he's in great shape."
Takihiro ran his hands across his hair. It had finally dawned on him what the new mech was capable of. The military advantages would be great over any technology developed, whether from Inner Sphere or Clan. But the violent display was like nothing he'd ever seen. It was not self-defense what the pilot, Ikari, had done, it was horrendous. If a pilot would have been inside the mech, then it would have been considered murder. And that was something, Takihiro, would not allow within the organization. Now while he was still Commander.
"Tenku," He called on one of the comm-link monitors.
"Yes, sir?"
"Have a report ready in 10 minutes. I'm going to see the Commanders about this. I think it's time I start asking questions, like if I really cared for my job."
"Yes, sir."
All five sat in the third row. Sitting any closer to the holo-vid was prone to injure the retina because of the lasers that produced the 3-dimensional video.
"...that's the exit where Unit 01 was launched from, and its entrance to TF2."
Kadena had frozen the video on the frame where Unit 01 had reached the training field.
"After that," he continued, "Unit 01 and the pilot began following orders by walking the eastbound 200 yards. No problems, either mechanically or physiological, were detected. Simple training routines until Unit 01 was ordered to pick up the lance. Immediately after obtaining the lance, traces of erratic behavior were displayed by the mech. Contact with the pilot was lost during the elapsed time."
The video began to playback.
=====
"Good," Takihiro said. "Now, if you notice around you there are five turrets. And behind those turrets stand ready five armed mechs. Don't worry, they are loaded with blanks. The only thing you should be, a little, concerned about are the lasers, which cannot be downsized anymore, and should we, they would be useless. Now, if you're ready, field testing will begin in 5."
Yuri turned to her console and began reading numbers.
"4."
She began typing quickly trying to keep the numbers under control.
"3."
Not being able to, she called Dr. Evans to her side.
"2."
Dr. Evans looked at the numbers and tried blocking the numbers as well.
"1."
She immediately turned around
"Begin firing!"
"Stop the test!"
=====
All five mechs began moving around the turrets. Giant in size and deadly in its weaponry, man's greatest achievement technologically was seen in the walking fortress known as the mech. Standing as small as 10 meters and as immense as 20, with weights varying from 20 to 100 tons, these machines were able to carry out a payload large enough to destroy entire cities by themselves. Around Unit 01 stood five of these technological wonders, 3 Bushwackers and 2 Sunders.
The Bushwackers stood at 12 meters and weighing 55 tons, while the Sunder stands at 15 meters and an impressive 90 tons. Both had been introduced during Operation Bulldog, the mission whose primary directive was to annihilate Clan Smoke Jaguar. After a successful run, during the operation, and in the Trial of Refusal, both mechs were quickly acquired by more factions of the Inner Sphere. And due to being relatively new designs, both were found to be present in any company and were relatively cheap to repair and maintain.
"What the hell are you doing?" Takihiro yelled back.
"Stop the test! The synch ration is too high!"
"Kadena," Takihiro said to his officer. "Stop the tests."
"Sir," he responded. "The mechs and turrets have already opened fire."
Everyone turned to the monitor as they saw one of the Sunders stop and fire its Large Laser. It seemed to travel in slow motion to everyone. It seemed to take hours before the concentrated beam of light finally reached its target and, to everyone's amazement, deflected at an sharp angle.
"What in the..." Tenku whispered as he saw Unit 01 stretch itself rigidly, grab its head, in pain, open its mouth and roared.
Unit 01 picked up the lance and in one swift move threw it at the Sunder. It was a perfect shot as it landed right in the middle of the Sunder's torso, penetrating the engine. The mech exploded in a giant fireball, swallowing the turret next to it. The remaining mechs continued firing their deadly arsenal, but to no avail. All shots were immediately deflected.
"How does it do that?" Takihiro asked.
"It's..." Dr. Evans answered in disbelief. "It's an A.T. Field."
"A what?"
They could not finish as Unit 01 roared again and began running towards a Bushwacker. Unit 01 lumbered over the Bushwacker, the difference clearly seen when Unit 01 pushed it to the floor and began pounding with both fists. Both of the Bushwackers arms were torn from its body and thrown aside, as Unit 01 began tearing the torso apart. It scavenged through the wreck, throwing pieces to the side as it reached deeper and deeper into the delicate center.
"Have remaining mechs retreat!" Takihiro ordered.
Kadena began typing orders immediately, and the mechs responded by walking backwards, in retreat formation, then turning around and running at full speed.
"Use the turrets to distract Unit 01!"
All four turrets began to fire, but it was useless. All shots were still being deflected while Unit 01 continued pounding and ripping apart the Bushwacker. Both the remains and Unit 01 were now completely covered in hydraulic liquids and flushing coolants. The mixture of both liquids gave the appearance of blood, giving the scene a more eerie atmosphere. Finally, Unit 01 roared, grabbed the cockpit, tore it away from Bushwacker's carcass and crushed it.
Everyone looked in awe as Unit 01 slowly stood up, turned around and walked back to the platform.
"What the hell did the pilot do?" Takihiro screamed at Dr. Evans. "That's how it fights? It completely destroyed two mechs without any armament! Kadena, have the pilot report back to me immediately!"
Takihiro stormed off, as behind him, Unit 01 was dragged back.
=====
"Of course," Dr. Evans said. "The pilot was unconscious."
"It doesn't make sense," Commander Evans said. "In the original report, during such outbursts, the pilot was, during different cases, either awake or asleep. We have no idea yet what could trigger the A.T. Field, and the mech behaving in such a manner. Could the pilot do it voluntarily?"
Commander Evans and Dr. Evans were both in Commander Ikari's office going over the test report.
"And what do you think really happened?" Asked Ikari.
"I think Unit 01 was after as S2 organ." Responded Daniella.
"That's impossible," said Evans. "Why would Unit 01 try to eat an S2 organ? If Adam and Unit 01 are one, then why the need to?"
"This could have been answered a long time ago if we hadn't lost the original Nerv files." Said Daniella frustrated.
"Even so," said Gendou. "Just the fact that Unit 01seeks an S2 organ, makes it an obstacle on our path. We must get rid of it before Seele thinks of including it in its plans."
"Does that include the pilot?" Asked Evans.
"Yes."
"But hold on a second," said Daniella. "If Unit 01 seeks an S2 organ, wouldn't the Angels look for Adam?"
"We don't think the Angels were looking for Adam, at all." Said Evans.
"Then what were they looking for?" Asked Daniella.
=====
"How is he?" Takihiro asked.
"Simply exhausted." Answered Yuri. "Besides that, he's in great shape."
Takihiro ran his hands across his hair. It had finally dawned on him what the new mech was capable of. The military advantages would be great over any technology developed, whether from Inner Sphere or Clan. But the violent display was like nothing he'd ever seen. It was not self-defense what the pilot, Ikari, had done, it was horrendous. If a pilot would have been inside the mech, then it would have been considered murder. And that was something, Takihiro, would not allow within the organization. Now while he was still Commander.
"Tenku," He called on one of the comm-link monitors.
"Yes, sir?"
"Have a report ready in 10 minutes. I'm going to see the Commanders about this. I think it's time I start asking questions, like if I really cared for my job."
"Yes, sir."