Mobile Suit Gundam: Raging Flames


Chapter 4

The Massacre of Side 2


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Side 2 Research Module

Side 2


The Side 2 Research Module was one that few people knew about. It was built separate from the rest of Side 2, and could only be accessed by a group of people who owned the Module. All of the workers stationed there were cut off from the world. When they were transferred out, they would have their memories erased so that they could tell no one.

But, somehow, the head of the Side 7 Militia learned about the Module's existence. It was there that Arkala was.

"This is Unit 1, in position. I'm ready to destroy the Research Module." Arkala radioed, taking careful aim. The Hunter Gundam's aiming module projected a crosshair on his iris, allowing him to see where his rifle was aiming.

"This is Command. You are cleared to engage." Arkala's radio crackled to live. Quickly, Arkala deactivated his Cloaking Projector, which was draining too much power. He knew that the colony would soon send Mobile Suits to intercept him, so he quickly pressed the trigger on the joystick that controller the Hunter's right hand, which was holding the rifle. Instantly, a stream of miniature "bullets", which were actually rockets that had no fuse, flew out of the rifle's barrel.

They hit the module's center, causing the Research Module to split in half. Part of it stayed about where it was, but the other part, propelled by the blast's force, crashed into the main part of Side 2. The colony itself cracked open from the intrusion of six tons of steel.

Then, sealing the fate of the inhabitants of Side 2, the generator's, located at the spot that the Research Module had hit, exploded. Pieces of metal flew off into space, narrowly missing the Hunter Gundam, whose pilot had entered a state of shock.

"I've… killed innocents…" Arkala thought remorsefully, before sending a coded message that he had succeeded in his mission and was returning home.


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Mobile Suit Pilot Training Center

Luna 1


"Hey, Steuben. How's everything?" a voice behind Brian Steuben asked, and he wheeled around. It was Private Baker, his old friend from school. Baker was actually a codename, one chosen to protect the youth. Early in his childhood, Baker had become involved with the former Zeon, by accidentally stumbling across the

Baker was tall and thin, with messy blond hair and dark blue eyes, which held an air of pain. It was this inner pain that drove Brian to befriend Baker.

"Good, Baker. How about you?" Brian asked.

"Not bad. The DIs in this base seem nice, especially the Maneuvering Instructor." Baker said.

"Better not let the General hear that, or the DIs will be stricter, no doubt about it."

"You positive?"

"Yes. I did read his records, after all."

Suddenly, the screen, which was one of many located in the base, came on.

"People of the Earth Nation. Many of you may have noticed an increased military presence. This is necessary in order to protect the Earth, as well as the colonies. This is because, as much as I hate to admit it, the peace that was won with the fall of Zeon has been shattered. A new enemy has appeared, a terrorist faction. They have already attacked an EN ship patrolling Side 1, as well as Side 2 itself. Their goal seems to be a complete destruction of the Earth Nation. As such, I am declaring the nation to be in a state of war." The screen, which was broadcasting President Barnard's speech, declared.

Then, there came a large explosion from the Mobile Suit hangar.

"All Mobile Suit pilots, to the hangar!" the intercom blared, and the two Gundam pilots ran to the hangar.

Inside, a group of a new Mobile Suit, which looked like small tanks with legs, that carried a shoulder-mounted chain gun and rocket launcher, was firing at the many Zakus that were standing there, trying to protect the Gundams. The EN Zakus dropped like flies, littering the metal deck with scrap metal.

Frantically, the Gundam pilots dashed to their Gundams, dodging explosions resulting from stray rounds, and avoiding falling cases. One explosion sent Baker flying into a wall.

"No! Baker!" Brian yelled, as he proceeded to run to his Gundam. He activated it rapidly, cycling to full. "This is Alpha Lead to MSTC base. Request permission to engage."

"Granted, Alpha Lead." Brian's radio crackled, and a large beam rifle came out of the stabilizer hold.

Brian quickly moved his Gundam, which was named Knight Gundam, because it resembled a medieval knight, into a good firing position. Rifle in hand, he took aim at one of the attacking Mobile Suits and then fired. The blast went through the target's head module, causing it to explode.

Instantly, one of the suits next to the fallen one opened fire at Brian, who quickly maneuvered out of the way, watching the rounds strike the MSTC Mobile Suit hangar's ceiling. Steel beams fell clattering to the ground.

Realizing that the gunfire could well destroy the colony, Brian returned fire with his beam rifle. He fired three shots in quick succession along a linear path, with each striking the target. Three Mobile Suits exploded, showering the area with even more metal.


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Outside MSTC, onboard the Side 7 Militia cruiser Atlantis

Luna 1


"Captain, we are approaching the base's point three defensive lines. All their forces are deployed at the hangar." The Atlantis's navigator, Colonel James Gannel, said. He was tall, thin, and had short, dark hair and blue eyes.

"Roger that, Colonel. Deploy Special Operations unit seven." The captain, Captain Whitesfield, who was actually an android with flaming red hair and completely blue eyes, replied.

"Roger that, Captain." Colonel Gannel replied, and immediately sent a deployment order of Special Operations Unit Seven, which used primarily modified Olympus-model mobile suits.

The Olympus series of mobile suits were designed for extended operations. Each had six main generator and six back-ups. They had a thin frame, with several protrusions. The chest plate was similar to the bottom of a car without an exhaust pipe, and the head was built similar to that of an infantry soldier. Each carried an automatic rifle and a beam saber.


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MSTC Hangar

Luna 1


Brian's Knight Gundam continued it's maneuvers, attempting to dodge the rain of automatic fire coming from the enemy suits, but this was becoming more and more difficult. The pilots were all aces, while he was still in training.

Still, he continued his attack with his beam rifle, and more and more enemy suits were destroyed. That's when he noticed something bad.

"Damn it! My power's low!" Brian exclaimed. "I'd better end this now." At these words, Brian dropped the beam rifle, deciding to enter close combat. The Knight Gundam quickly flicked out a beam saber and activated it, releasing a red plume of energy.

The Knight Gundam fired up it's rear boosters, flying at the nearest enemy mobile suit, which was showering him with bullets. Each one pierced a small hull in the Gundam's hull, but it stayed aloft. Then, upon reaching the enemy mobile suit, the Knight Gundam slashed with it's beam saber, splitting Brian's opponent in half. The mobile suit exploded in a shower of metal and sparks.

"Die!" Brian yelled, as he let loose with his Vulcan cannons, which destroyed yet another enemy suit.

Suddenly, there was an explosion in the rafters over the hangar, through which the Olympus units that Atlantis had deployed went through, firing as they floated down, their landing jets activated.

At this, the Knight Gundam flew at the Special Operations unit, his Vulcan cannons firing. The special operators, being much more experienced than the Gundam pilot, managed to dodge the bullets and drop hand grenades. The explosion from the grenades sent the Knight Gundam into the hangar deck, shattering steel.

Realizing that he only had enough power for one more shot, Brian moved his hand to his beam rifle. He lifted the rifle and took careful aim so that he would eliminate three Olympuses at once. When he was sure that he had a good shot, he fired. Sure enough, the blast ripped through the three enemy mobile suits that he was aiming at. Then the Knight Gundam shut down.


A/N: I apologize for the delay, but I was immersed in my other fanfiction, since no one seems to care too much about this one.