Debriefing6: Casefile1: In reference to the unauthorized battle that took place

You may or may have not heard of the mishap that occurred recently. If not then let me open on the details. First the student #51 had stole Dr. SubAtomic's AC Atom Smasher from the AC garage and proceeded to rampage from that position. The damages she caused are anything but minimal. Also the ACs Zenith and Hanyou were removed from the garage. The remains of AC Hanyou were later discovered in the mine field area. The pilot HP-03 was recovered virtually unharmed though his AC was totaled, but we'll progress to the pilot #24 whole had also been found at the site. He was detained at the spot and his AC privileges revoked along with HP-03 and #51. It is my opinion that the students should be expelled from the program.

Report submitted by: Instructor Albion

Debriefing6: Casefile2: Background of possible Raven's to hire

It has come to my attention that some of the students are becoming lazy in there work. I propose that a High ranked Raven be employed. The selections below are ranked from 2-7 in no particular order. I believe pitting each of the students against one of these pilots will light a fire under them and show them just how a real Raven fights.

Name: Christian E. Arebra

AC: Phantom Rose

Rank: 3

Info: A highly skilled Sniper, who boasts a very respectable mission success of 96. His AC is designed to handle the ever changing world of combat, and the arena. His AC uses an energy base sniper rifle, and on its back is a chain gun, and dual missile pack with FUNI extensions. He Mid-weight Humanoid AC is both very mobile and versatile.

Name: Za'Afiel Ark

AC: Zodiac

Rank: 2

Info: A surprisingly gifted pilot. He pilots a mid-weight Humanoid AC. Its set up allows it to punish those who would take him lightly. He is know to get the job done at any coast, and is usually a crowd favorite for his impressive performances. His AC uses a right arm Karasawa rifle and ELF2 blade. On its back are a light-weight grenade launcher, and a HYDRA multi missile pack. It uses MORAY missile interceptor extensions.

Name: Ray

AC: Monarch

Rank: 6

Info: A man of chivalry in battle. He is best known for firing 5 warning shots before going into an overwhelming display of firepower. He believes in strange values, but none the less he manages to show how tough he is in the heat of battle. His AC is a mid-weight Humanoid equipped with the SHADE right arm energy rifle, and on the left is a grenade rifle. On its back are heavy linear cannon, and on the other shoulder is the small missile pack with rapid lock capabilities NYMPHE, and low ammo light weight missile extensions.

Name: Fem "Slugga"

AC: Spread Eagle

Rank: 4

Info: She uses a highly mobile heavy humanoid AC equipped with multiple spread weaponry. Her combat style is described as aggressively quick. She uses her AC to the peak of its performance, and this strategy has served her well as her rank proves. Her AC weapons are: A right arm heavy spread bazooka,left arm high power shotgun, left shoulder SPHINX triple rockets, and light slug gun on the right. She uses side shielding extensions.

Name: Boomer

AC: B-Day

Rank: 7

Info: She pilots a reverse joint AC with Large missile arms, with a back mounted chain gun, and stealth extensions. She is described as easily amused. She loves explosions hence the nickname Boomer. Her piloting skills are consider to be average at best, but with her extensions and mobility she makes short work with even some of the best.

Report submitted by: Instructor Albion

Chapter6: Double A not just Batteries

It had been a week since Inu's AC was totaled and Azriel managed to be put in charge of Inu's AC repair, but Azriel had refused to let Inu watch his AC's reconstruction. It was also the week the Academy had gotten new parts in.

Azriel emerged from the garage in an Academy mechanic get up. He had spot of grease and oil all over his face, and a towel in hand. "Hey Inu?"

Inu was sitting outside the garage waiting for the work of the day to be finished as so he could get caught up. "Yea bro?"

Azriel took a step towards a wall and started to leaning against it as he cleaned his hands. "I'm sorry to tell you this but the Hanyou is completely out of it. It was better to start over."

Inu went large eyed. "What you do?"

Azriel shook his head. "Its not that simple. I redesigned your AC. It is no longer the Hanyou but something new. Its new name is Hailstrum, and thanks to some of the new parts its more powerful, and has higher defense value. Its weapons are the same except for its right arm weapon. It now has a AST Linear rifle on the left arm, and it arms are LIMAR2, plus the legs had to be switched out to…" Azriel sighed for what he was about to say. "The elf shoe legs, as you so commonly put it."

Inu was unsure what to think of his new AC. He would only be able to decide once he had tested it, but he always was resistant to change.

Else where in the Academy

Arebra and Arious were sitting around in the library. It was an off day for everyone, and there was little to do. Arebra always found ways to amuse herself, mainly with her friend Arious.

Arious was a bit energetic and if she stood still too long she would erupt in frustration. To say the least her specialties didn't lay in the art of gathering Intel or other things that required patients. That is why she is only ranked 4th. In fact people bested her only on the ability to out muscle her AC. Her AC brought a mesh of powerful weapons.

"Arebra?" Arious said as she began to fidget in a complaining tone. "Do we have sit here today? We could've gone with of the people that went to that nearby city." Arebra pushed up her glasses and went back to her planning.

Arebra had requested a ranked match against Azriel and was planning out a strategy based on Azriel's past battle. It was tough going. Azriel never stuck with the same AC for long and his latest design has yet to be put to test in combat. The only thing she knew for a fact was that Azriel would use Oribit units.

Then she heard a familiar voice of a man. "Lil' sis?" The sound of this voice sent shivers up and down her spine. She arched her shoulders to help hide her face and Arious took notice. Arious took a look toward the direction of the voice.

In the entrance of the hallway was a tall young man. He had short unkempt brown hair, and his eyes were just like Arebra's. He had facial hair as if he hadn't shaved for a week. He wore a brown hoody with a rose and thorns on the chest, and he wore dark baggy pants and boots. His hands were in his pockets and he at a smug look. Arious could tell the this guy and Arebra were related and that they were opposites. Arebra was most of the time very well kempt, and this guy look so much different.

The guy walked up behind Arebra and patted her on the head. "Well I sis."

Arebra tried hard not to notice him, but Arious was looking dead at him. "Who are you?"

The guy pointed at himself and Arious nodded. "My name is Arebra, or maybe I should tell you my first name. It its total I am called Christian E. Arebra, but Christian if you will."

Arious blinked for a second. "Arebra? Why is his last name Arebra?"

Christian took the liberty on himself to answer. "I guess she is like myself. As a Raven I am known as Hot Shot Arebra. I hailed as current best Sniper at the Ark. My sis Kris, must have done the same upon coming here."

Arious figured that the two had to be related. They talked similar and he carried himself in a similar manner. "What? Kris?"

Arebra turned red and raised a finger towards her mouth and shushed Arious. "I hate being called that! I'm just Arebra. My first name is not important." She looked up towards her brother. "What are you doing here Christian."

Christian scratched the right side of his face. "I'm here on assignment. Crest hired me and another Raven who should be here somewhere…" Arebra glared at him and he went back on topic. "I'm here with another Raven to put you and company through the ringer. In other words we are here to take you all down in the Arena. I was paid 100,000 credits up front and I get an extra bonus for each ranker I beat, and an additional depending on the rank." He had a big grin across his face.

Arebra shook her head. "And why would Crest do that? Don't they think were good enough?" Arious nodded in agreement.

Christian with his grin just had to explain. "Its cause they think your slaking off. Where here to beak you all of that habit." Christian proceeded to take a seat with Arebra and Arious.

Arious asked question after question about Arebra, and Christian would tell story after story of their youth. This on the other hand was embarrassing to Arebra. She had a habit of keeping to herself, and didn't won't people to know.

Else Where in the Academy

Azriel had disappeared again, and Inu still wanted to see what Azriel did, and who did he worked with. Inu was now in the cafeteria seating by himself with a bowl of Ramen. He was contently pouring the noodles down his throat still scolding hot.

"Man that is too hardcore." Said a voice from behind Inu. Inu turned to see some guy he had never seen before.

He was just as tall as Inu andasfar as he could tell. He had spiked brown hair and wore an orange jacket with a black stripe running the length of the arms. His eyes were hazel and he had a rather stern look.

At first Inu thought the person looked like a new instructor then he noticed two strange things. The first was the emblem on his left shoulder. It was a sand stone ring with the twelve signs of the zodiac around it, and in the center was a odd symbol. On the other shoulder was the mark of Raven's Ark.

"Nope. Ya get used to it." Inu said shrugging. "Who are you?"

The guy smirked a familiar smirk, or at least it was familiar to Inu. "My name is Za'Afiel Ark, and I am the rising star of the Raven's Ark Arena. Who are you?"

"I is Inu, InuAcosta." In extended his hand but Za'Afiel look at Inu's hand like it had the plague. Inu looked back at his and noticed a loose noodle. He slurped it up and tried again. Again he got the same response. "Wha'cha doin' here Mr. Raven?"

Za'Afiel looked up and turned his head and looked around. "I'm here to take you all out in the Arena, oh and have you seen my cousin?"

Inu tilted his head. "Cousin? Who that is?"

Za'Afiel shook his head. "His name is Azriel Ark. So have you seen that runt?"

Inu was slightly shocked by the runt comment. "You mean Mr. Number One? Azriel the top ranker. I never heard him called a runt before."

Za'Afiel sat down. "Well let me explain. The Ark family have been Ravens for a few generations by now, and it has worked like this. One member would become a Raven while selected other members would be AC mechanics. Az's dad was a Raven. By the way we called him Az. The point is that all of the younger members are trained to pilot and maintain ACs. How the Raven is selected is in a tournament. I won and Az was suppose to be a mechanic, but he refused to let it be. My father runs the Garage and when Crest requested Az for a special training program he accepted, but I don't think he has what it takes to be a Raven. He's too weak." Inu had lost his attention about halfway through and didn't care anymore, but he nodded all the same.

With Azriel

"I think were almost done with this Nixie." It was Azriel's voice and he was stand beneath what was a stand and along it were frame for the early stage of development for ACs.

"Yeah these three ACs are gunna be like so great." Nixie said in reply.

Dr. SubAtomic was working at a terminal reviewing blue prints. "So Rhapsody, Artimus, and Odin are ready for construction. We need to hurry this up. Crest wants these ACs operational in one month's time."

There was a scramble of scientists and mechanics. Each took up a terminal on what appeared to be an assembly line. They began their work with great haste, but Azriel had decided on taking a breather.

He stood in the entry way to the lab/hanger area. "I can't believe it. The ultimate AI ACs. Rhapsody my creation. I can't wait to see you in action. A masterpiece if I do say so myself." He looked up in a daze and went back to work.

N/C: The Road to Glory