A Gundam Seed/Gundam Seed Destiny alternate reality fic by – HUNK
Original Productions of – HUNK (Except for the Series the fic's based on.)
Full Summary: After a number of battles, the exhausted crew of the Minerva has finally reached a temporary rest in ZAFT's Gibraltar base. While there, they receive a new addition to their roster of pilots.
Short Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed/Gundam Seed Destiny, or any of its Characters. Used without Permission. Do not sue.
Thank you.
WARNING: Chapter may be boring. Speed reading is recommended.
Chapter 2 – Enter the GFAS-X1 Destroy
Earth Alliance Hannibal Class Land Carrier Bonaparte, outside of Berlin City Limits; 13:02 Hours.
Utter Silence...
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"Destroy is Entering Final Preparations for launch. Emergency Crews on Standby. Phase Shift Armor Status Green, Energy Output at Maximum. Opening Starboard gate, primary locks released, secondary restraints removed, releasing starboard safety locks. The Path is clear, Destroy ready for launch." The voice of a male soldier said from the relative safety within the Bonaparte's Bridge.
Inside the Gigantic Unit known as 'GFAS-X1 Destroy', a blonde female figure sat at the cockpit's controls, her hands on the throttles, and her feet on the pedals. As she finished making the final preparations for launch, the acronym 'G.U.N.D.A.M' appeared before her, and split into the 'Gigantic Unilateral Numerous Dominating Ammunition' Fortress Operating system. Almost at once, the acronym disappeared, and the female, known as Stellar Loussier, pressed her foot on the Destroy's pedal, and pushed on the Unit's throttle.
"This is Stellar Loussier, Destroy, taking off." The Extended Female Pilot said.
"Route is clear." A male voice replied.
As the talking ceased, the Land Carrier Bonaparte briefly shook on its tracks as the bulk of the GFAS-X1 Destroy exited the massive structure of the vessel.
Back on the land Carrier, Sting Oakley, pilot of the ZGMF-X24S Chaos, which had been re-designated as the RGX-01, was himself prepping for launch. Stepping into the cockpit, the calm and cool demeanor of the second remaining extended pilot showed as he closed the cockpit hatch, and placed his helmet on, pressing a few switches as he activated the Chaos's 'G.U.N.D.A.M' Operating system, which stood for 'Generation Unrestricted Network Drive Assault Module'. Almost immediately, the Gundam's eyes flashed their respective color, a pale Green, as the unit itself came to life. Placing his hands on the throttles, and his feet on the pedals, the male Extended pilot was prepared for launch.
"Sting Oakley, Chaos, heading out." The Green haired male stated as he exited the Bonaparte in the Chaos.
"You're clear Chaos." The same male voice replied.
Berlin, Germany; 13:22 hours, approximately 20 minutes after Destroy sortie.
As the Destroy neared Berlin, escorted by the Chaos, which had just caught up, ZAFT forces in the area were already aware of their presence, as a Squadron of 4 AMF-101 DINNs, and 4 AMA-953 BABI, were on an intercept course with the Destroy, and the Chaos.
"Sir, we've picked up two unidentified Units coming in from the North." One of the DINN Pilots said. "Wait, checking data, one of those is the Chaos! We don't have any data on the other one. It's unregistered."
"What! Intercept those units. Don't let them get away! Our main priority is the Chaos." The Squadron Commander ordered from his BABI.
"Sir!" The other Squadron members replied.
"What's this?" Sting asked himself, smirking silently as he watched the incoming ZAFT Mobile Suits. "Stellar, let's take them out."
Stellar, noticing the incoming units, simply nodded, and took down her helmet's visor.
One by one, the DINNs, and BABIs, broke formation, and went after the Chaos. As quickly as they came, Stellar, in a heavily unstable mental condition, opened fire on 2 of the DINNs with her "Zorn" Cannon, which was reminiscent of the GAT-X370 Raider's head mounted Cannon, instantly obliterating the ZAFT Mobile Suits.
"Sir, we've lost units 5 and 7." One of the pilots said.
"Damn. Take them out, they're just Naturals!" The Squadron Commander retorted.
"Yes sir!" The Squadron, albeit missing 2 pilots, replied.
As quickly as they came, the BABIs were engaged by Sting, who, with his Beam rifle, shot through the chest of one of the units, creating a visual shield for him before he destroyed 2 more of the same units. Stellar, on the other hand, simply opened fire with Destroy's armament of Missiles, and took out the remaining DINNs.
The sole remaining pilot, seeing he was severely overpowered and outmatched, flew off in an attempt to escape, but was intercepted by the Chaos in its Mobile Armor mode.
"Heh, you had your chance." Sting smirked, as he opened fire with the Chaos's Multi-Phase Cannon, decimating the sole remaining BABI.
As the last ZAFT unit was eliminated, Stellar transformed the Destroy into its Mobile Armor mode, and continued on her way to Berlin. The Chaos followed close behind, and was soon joined by a cadre of GAT-04 Windams, including Neo Roanoke's Custom Windam.
Terminal Archangel Class Battleship; 13:30, approximately 28 minutes after Destroy Sortie.
Elsewhere near the area of Berlin, the famed Archangel class Assault ship Archangel arrived on the scene. Having just recently resurfaced from its previous encounter with the Minerva during the Battle of Crete, the crew had no prior knowledge of the Destroy in Berlin.
"Captain Ramius, our sensors have picked up a large object believed to be a Mobile Suit. It appears hostile. What would you do Ma'am?" CIC Officer Jackie Tonomura asked the vessel's Captain.
"Sortie our Mobile Units, and go to Combat Status. It's likely this is a new Earth Alliance Unit. Order all our units to take it down once they launch." Murrue Ramius, Captain of the Former Earth Alliance Warship Archangel, replied.
"Ma'am." Tonomura said, nodding. He turned, and faced his station, then relayed the orders to the currently on standby Mobile Suit Pilots.
"Our sensors are picking up Multiple Units. They belong to ZAFT. Checking thermal Patterns; 16 DINNs, 6 BABIs, and 8 ZAKUs, Blue 43, mark 54, Delta." Miriallia, currently in charge of Communications, stated as each unit's signature appeared on screen. "We've also picked up a number of Windams, and ZAFT's Chaos Gundam in the company of the Large Unit."
"Increase speed to 56, change course to Blue 34, mark 20, Delta. Load rear missile tubes with Corinthos Anti-Aircraft missiles, aim Gottfrieds and Valiants, target the Chaos and its surrounding units." Ramius ordered, leaning forward on her seat.
As the orders were given, the Freedom's Pilot, Kira Yamato, was about ready to head out in his unit.
"Kira Yamato, Freedom, let's do it!" Kira exclaimed, pressing his foot on the pedals, and pushing on the throttle, as the ship's linear catapult flung the unit out.
Following the Freedom and Kira, Cagalli in the Strike Rouge was about to head out as well.
"Cagalli Yula Attha, Strike Rouge, let's go!" Cagalli stated as she launched out, unfolding the Strike Rouge's Aile Strike Pack wings as it came out into the air.
Following that, a number of Murasame Mobile Suits launched from the Archangel, and flew to the aid of the Strike Rouge and Cagalli.
ZAFT LHM-BB01 Minerva Battleship; 13:34 Hours, approximately 32 minutes after Destroy sortie.
"Captain, we're picking up an unidentified Vessel on our Sensors. Checking Heat Signature... it's the Archangel!" The Minerva's CIC, Meyrin Hawke, exclaimed, pointing to an on-screen image of the Archangel and her Mobile Units. "What? We're picking up more units. Looks like a number of ZAFT forces in the area have engaged an unidentified enemy unit, and the Chaos. Data shows it's the same one reported to have leveled entire ZAFT occupied areas throughout the Continent."
"What? Damn. We're going to support the ZAFT troops. Prepare all Mobile Units to launch." Captain Gladys ordered. "Decrease Speed to 50, change course to Indigo 42, mark 12, Charlie. Load missile tubes 1 through 10 with Dispars, aim Tristan 1 and 2; target the enemy units. Fire when within range."
"Roger that." Arthur replied, turning to his station.
Shinn, Lunamaria, Rey, and Antonio, having just received their orders to launch, scrambled to their Mobile Suits.
"Impulse Standby for Launch, Pilot to Core Splendor." Minerva's CIC stated.
Shinn, being the Impulse's pilot, ran through a number of gates, before hopping inside the Core Splendor.
"Releasing Silhouette at hangar 1, Silhouette flier, prepped for launch. Platform Set. Central Catapult Online. Sealing Airtight shutters. Emergency Crew in Launching Area, please standby." The CIC informed. "Central Catapult online, proceed to launching position."
Shinn, listening to every little detail, brought his helmet's visor down, and pressed a number of switches. The acronym 'G.U.N.D.A.M.' appeared before the pilot's visor, then split into the 'Generation Unrestricted Network Drive Assault Module' operating system. In response, the Core Splendor's canopy closed shut, as the hangar elevator moved the Unit into Launching position.
"Core Splendor, all systems online... Beginning Impulse launching sequence." Another CIC informed.
"Hatch release, confirming eject system engagement... Catapult thrust normal, course clear." A male voice confirmed.
"Core Splendor, you're clear, go ahead." Meyrin confirmed clearly through the Minerva's Intercom.
"Shinn Asuka, Core Splendor... launching!" Shinn exclaimed as his fighter was thrust out from the Minerva's Central Catapult.
"Catapult engaged, Silhouette flier ejecting." Meyrin announced, continuing with the Multi-Phase launch of the ZGMF-X56S Impulse. "Continuing, Chest flier, ejecting... Leg Flier, clear." Meyrin finished, as each part of the Impulse was cleared from the ship.
As each flier came clear off the ship, the Core Splendor docked with the Chest flier, as the Leg Flier flew in, followed by the Silhouette flier, and formed the Complete ZGMF-X56S Impulse. As the Impulse finished, the other 3 Pilots were themselves preparing for launch.
"ZAKU Phantom being equipped with Blaze equipment. Standby for launch, Rey." Minerva's CIC announced, as Rey Za Burrel sat at the Cockpit of his Custom White Colored ZAKU Phantom. "Catapult thrust normal, go ahead Rey." Meyrin confirmed.
Rey, patiently waiting, engaged his helmet's visor, and pressed both feet onto the pedals, as he pushed on the ZAKU's throttle. "Rey Za Burrel, Blaze ZAKU Phantom, heading out." The Blonde pilot confirmed. Simultaneously, the Minerva's Linear Catapult brought the suit to incredible speeds, and launched it clear off the vessel.
"ZAKU being equipped with Gunner equipment. All systems green, standby for launch Lunamaria." Minerva's CIC stated as Lunamaria Hawke sat at the controls of her Custom Red colored ZAKU (Equipped with Gunner Wizard Pack). "Catapult thrust at maximum, you're clear Lunamaria." Meyrin confirmed to her sister.
"Finally." Lunamaria exclaimed, engaging her helmet's visor. Gripping the ZAKU's throttle, she pressed her feet onto the pedals, as the Minerva's Catapult did the rest of the work. "Lunamaria Hawke, ZAKU Gunner, taking off!" She confirmed, leaving a smile to her sister.
As Rey and Lunamaria both left the Minerva's hangars, the last remaining pilot, Antonio, stepped onto the Minerva's port launch pad.
"ZAKU Phantom being equipped with Gunner equipment, standby for launch." Minerva's CIC informed. The heavy equipment of the Gunner Wizard pack was attached to Antonio's Custom Red and Black ZAKU Phantom. "Catapult thrust at standard levels, you're clear." Meyrin once more confirmed.
"Heh, time for my combat debut..." Antonio smirked, gripping his ZAKU Phantom's throttle, and pressing his feet on the pedals, as the Minerva's Catapult took over for him. "Antonio Vega, Gunner ZAKU Phantom, clearing out." He calmly stated, bracing himself as the Minerva's catapult launched him out of the ship.
As soon as all 3 units were launched, the pilots took to their firing positions on the Minerva's hull. Rey and Lunamaria, both being used to fighting side by side, took their positions on the port side, whereas Antonio took the Starboard by himself.
As the Minerva neared the Battlefield, the Impulse ignited its thrusters, and sped off to join the fray alongside the Freedom, which was confirmed to be engaged in battle with the massive GFAS-X1 Destroy.