It was another normal day like any other at the Resistance Camp down on Earth, and Devola and Popola were sitting around minding their own business, when suddenly, they heard the sound of guns firing nearby.
"Devola", Popola said, "do you hear that noise?"
"I do", Devola said, "what is it?"
The two got up from their seats and looked over at the camp's entrance, when suddenly, a male resistance android flew into the camp and fell to the ground, with that and the damage on his body being signs that he had been killed, and then a trio of figures walked into the camp, much to the horror of the androids who were there.
"It's the Dented Plate Gang", an android said.
There, standing in the camp was a trio of female YoRHa B-Type androids, all of which were wearing things along with their tattered YoRHa uniforms that resembled western wear, such as dented pieces of metal on their heads that resembled cowboy hats, torn pieces of cloth that they wore over their mouths like bandanas, and one android who looked like she was the leader of the group wore a piece of cloth that resembled a poncho, and all three of them were soon approached by Anemone.
"Well, look who it is", the leader android said, "the leader of the resistance, Anemone."
"What are you three doing here", Anemone asked.
"Isn't it obvious", the leader android asked, "this is a stick-up."
The three androids all pulled out firearms that were similar in appearance to weapons of the wild west, and most of the androids in the camp raised their arms into the air.
"Nobody move", the second android said, "or things get messy."
"Fork over all your money, weapons, chips, and anything else valuable that you've got", the third android said.
"What makes you think you have the right to just barge into my camp and try to steal from us", Anemone asked, "leave now."
"Make us", the leader android said.
"Okay", Anemone said, "you asked for it."
Anemone pulled out a gun she had on her and got ready to shoot it, but the leader android quickly fired her gun, which looked like a revolver, and shot Anemone's gun out of her hands, then got ready to fire again, which prompted Anemone to put her hands up in the air along with the rest of the camp.
"That's better", the leader android said, "alright girls, do your thing!"
The two other androids began going around the camp stealing anything that looked valuable, and their leader watched them with a pleased look on her face.
"Yep", the leader android said, "this is the life."
Meanwhile, 2B and 9S were walking through the city ruins with their pods on a patrol mission.
"There don't seem to be any machines in this area", 9S said.
"Don't be so sure", 2B said, "Pod 042, are you picking up any machine life signals?"
"Negative", Pod 042 said, "there are no hostile machine life forms within range of us."
"Maybe we ought return to the Bunker now", 9S said.
"You're right", 2B said, "I think we've done all we can do down here."
The two androids began heading towards the Resistance Camp so they could use the access point there to return to the Bunker, and when they got there, they found a very surprising sight waiting for them.
"Oh my goodness", 2B said.
The camp was a mess from when the Dented Plate Gang had robbed it, and Anemone and the other androids stationed there were trying to clean up the place as best they could.
"Oh, hello you two", Anemone said, "nice of you to stop by, even though we're kind of in a bad situation now."
"What happened here", 9S asked.
"The Dented Plate Gang happened", Anemone said, "they came in here and robbed us of nearly everything we've got."
"That's right", the Weapons Dealer said, "they took my best and most valuable weapons."
"And all my plug-in chips", the Supply Trader said.
"That sounds awful", 2B said.
"It is", Anemone said, "ever since they went rogue, that stupid gang has been nothing but trouble."
"Went rogue", 9S asked, "what do you mean by that?"
"The Dented Plate Gang is a group consisting of the rogue YoRHa units 01B, 49B, and 69B", 2B said, "they've been at large for months."
"What happened", 9S asked, "why did they go rogue?"
"They fought rough in battles, always using sheer ruthlessness on their opponents and never showing any restraint against them, and even attacked fellow YoRHa units a few times", 2B said, "the Commander reprimanded them for their actions, and in response, they decided to leave YoRHa and go out on their own."
"Wow", 9S said, "what a story."
"It sure is", 2B said, "the Commander put out an arrest warrant for them after they betrayed YoRHa, but all three of them have yet to be apprehended."
"Why's that", 9S asked.
"It's because of how tough they are", Anemone said, "there isn't an android or machine anywhere in these parts who's gone up against them and lived to tell about it."
"She's right", 2B said, "every YoRHa unit who's tried to go after those traitors has wound up dead."
"That's awful", 9S said.
"You're telling me", Anemone said.
"You think there's a way to stop them", 9S asked.
"Hard to say, since they fight differently than we do", 2B said, "specifically, they use firearms and don't rely on pods to assist them."
"I see", 9S said.
"Believe me, I'd love nothing more than to go after those three and put an end to their reign of terror once and for all", 2B said, "but right now, it's just too risky to do that."
"I guess you're right", 9S said, "but they need to be stopped."
"And I'm sure they will", 2B said, "but right now, what we should do is return to the Bunker."
"Oh yeah, right", 9S said, "is it alright if we use your access point to do that, Anemone?"
"Sorry, no can do", Anemone said, "it's broken."
"What", 2B asked.
"How did that happen", 9S asked.
"01B and her goons destroyed it so we couldn't use it to go to the Bunker and get help when they were robbing us", Anemone said, "now we have to repair it."
"What a ruthless thing to do", 9S said.
"That's okay", 2B said, "we'll go find another access point."
"Alright then", Anemone said, "guess I'll see you again some other time."
2B and 9S left the camp to go out and search for another access point, and the latter began thinking about the Dented Plate Gang.
"Those three need to pay for what they've done", 9S said, "androids like them shouldn't get away with stuff like that."
A little while later, 2B and 9S were walking through the city still looking for an access point for them to use, and the latter decided to share what was on his mind with the former.
"Hey, 2B", 9S said, "do you really think what Anemone said about the Dented Plate Gang is true?"
"What about them", 2B asked.
"That there no one can defeat them", 9S said, "sure, they're powerful, but there has to be someone strong enough to take them on."
"Perhaps if they fought like YoRHa models", 2B said, "but those androids fight in a way different from anyone else."
"So", 9S asked, "machines fight differently from us, but most of the time, we don't have any problems when fighting them."
"That's different", 2B said, "the Dented Plate Gang know how we fight and have devised their own fighting style to counter it."
"But no opponent can't be defeated", 9S said, "it's just not possible."
"That is correct", Pod 153 said, "however, the probability of defeating any of the three androids in the Dented Plate Gang is very low."
"Not helping", 9S said.
"Look, I'm sure they could be defeated, but it's just too difficult", 2B said, "right now, trying to engage them in combat is too risky a move to make."
"I guess so", 9S said, "I just want them to face justice for what they've done."
"They'll get what they deserve one day", 2B said, "but until that day comes, it's best that we avoid conflict with opponents we might be too hard for us to defeat."
"Okay", 9S said, "I guess you're right."
"Good", 2B said, "now, let's see if there are any access points up ahead."
2B hurried ahead of 9S, and the scanner android was still feeling upset over the whole ordeal.
"It doesn't matter whether or not they're stronger than us", 9S thought, "what's important is stopping them so they don't cause any more damage."
9S caught up with 2B, and as they continued walking around, they heard the sound of someone moaning and stopped.
"Did you hear that", 9S asked.
"I did", 2B said.
The moaning noise came out again.
"There it is again", 9S said.
"Pod, find the source of that noise", 2B said.
"Of course", Pod 042 said.
Pod 042 performed a scan in the area and pointed in the direction the noise was coming from.
"The source of the noise is coming from that direction", Pod 042 said.
"We'd better go and investigate", 2B said, "come on!"
9S followed 2B towards whoever was making the noise, and as they got closer, they could hear the individual's voice.
"Somebody help me", the individual said.
"It sounds like someone's in trouble", 9S said.
"Let's see who it is", 2B said.
The two androids rounded a corner, and on the other side, they found Emil's mobile shop knocked over and damaged, and Emil himself was stuck inside a hole in the road.
"Someone get me out of here", Emil said.
"It's Emil", 9S said.
2B went over to Emil and picked his head up out of the hole and set him down.
"Thanks", Emil said.
"No problem", 2B said, "now what happened here?"
"Did you lose control of your shop", 9S asked.
"No", Emil said, "I was attacked."
"Attacked", 2B asked, "by who?"
"Three androids who just showed up in the middle of the road", Emil said, "I thought they were YoRHa androids, but then they started shooting at me, and I crashed trying to avoid them."
9S had a pretty good idea who those three androids were.
"The Dented Plate Gang", 9S thought.
2B went over to Emil's shop and looked over it to find out that it was empty.
"It looks like you were robbed", 2B said, "your chips, materials, and any other stuff you sold here are all gone."
"What", Emil asked, "oh no."
"Did you see which way they went", 9S asked.
"No", Emil said, "because I was stuck in a hole!"
2B picked up Emil's head and set it in his shop/body.
"Don't worry", 2B said, "we'll see what we can do to get back your stuff."
"Really", Emil asked, "thanks, you guys."
Emil drove off in his shop, leaving 2B and 9S to continue on their way.
"You think it was the Dented Plate Gang who attacked Emil", 9S asked.
"Considering how they attacked the Resistance Camp, it's likely", 2B said.
"What are we going to do about this", 9S asked.
"Our best option is to inform the Commander about the situation and request that she deploys units to try and recover the missing goods", 2B said.
"But what about the Dented Plate Gang", 9S asked, "someone needs to stop them."
"9S, we've been over this", 2B said, "they're too strong for us to face right now."
"But we can't just let them keep roaming free", 9S said, "if we don't do something, they'll keep doing what they're doing."
"I understand what you're saying, but we need to be realistic here", 2B said, "if we try to battle an opponent who's as strong and unpredictable as them, we could get seriously damaged in battle, or even killed."
"I guess you're right", 9S said.
"I'm sure that eventually, there'll be someone who's strong enough to defeat them", 2B said, "but until then, it's best that we keep our distance from them."
"Alright", 9S said.
The two androids continued walking along, but 9S still couldn't shake the thought of the Dented Plate Gang being at large.
"I just hope that whoever that someone is gets here soon", 9S thought.
2B and 9S walked on for what seemed like a long time in search of an access point they could use.
"I still can't find a single access point anywhere", 9S said, "how about you?"
"There should be one up ahead", 2B said, "it's right this way."
But before they could continue on their way, someone fired some shots in front of their feet, making them stop dead in their tracks.
"What the", 9S asked, "what was that?"
"Looks like someone's trying to shoot at us", 2B said, "Pod, scan for hostile lifeforms nearby."
"Affirmative", Pod 042 said.
Pod 042 scanned ahead, and it detected a trio of life signals.
"Alert", Pod 042 said, "hostile android life forms are currently approaching us."
"Hostile androids", 9S said.
Then, who should appear before 2B and 9S's eyes but the Dented Plate Gang: 01B (the leader android), 49B (the second android), and 69B (the third android).
"Something tells me these three are the Dented Plate Gang", 9S said.
"That is correct", Pod 153 said, "life forms identified as rogue YoRHa androids."
"That's right", 01B said, "but enough about us, what about you?"
"Yeah", 49B said, "you two are little far from home, aren't you?
"We know", 2B said, "we're actually trying to find an access point so we can return to the Bunker."
"Are you now", 01B asked.
"That's right", 2B said, "now move aside."
"Sorry", 69B said, "but I'm afraid we can't do that."
"She's right", 01B said, "for all we know, you might tell Commander White you saw us here, and then she'll send some of her lackeys out to get us."
"Listen, we don't want any trouble", 2B said, "just let us get to the access point that's up ahead and we'll be on our way."
"Sorry", 01B said, "I don't think so."
01B reached for her gun, and when she pulled it out, she found 9S standing in front of her with his Cruel Oath in his hands.
"Leave", 9S said, "now."
"Oh look, the scanner unit's trying to be a hero", 01B said, "you're not in a position to give us orders."
"I'm warning you", 9S said, "let us go now, or else."
"Them's fighting words, scanner", 01B said, "let's see if you can back them up."
"Okay", 9S said, "you asked for it."
9S readied himself with his sword, and then, out of nowhere and to his surprise, 01B shot it out of his hand.
"What", 9S asked.
"Looks like you weren't quick enough", 01B said.
"Maybe not, but I've got a way of firing shots like you", 9S said, "Pod 153, open fire!"
"Affirmative", Pod 153 said.
But before it could start shooting at 01B, it was suddenly shot by 49B using her gun, which resembled a lever action rifle, and fell to the ground.
"Bullseye", 49B said.
9S reacted in shock to his pod getting damaged, and when he noticed 01B still aiming her gun at him, he started to get nervous.
"This doesn't look good", 9S thought, "what am I gonna do?"
Before he could think about the situation any more, 01B shot down at his feet, prompting him to dodge the shot, and then she did it again, with 9S dodging it once again.
"Come on, scanner", 01B said, "dance!"
01B continued firing her gun at 9S's feet as he tried to avoid them, with his movements looking similar to dancing, and 2B watched what was happening to her partner in anger.
"I've got to do something", 2B said.
She reached for her Virtuous Contract, but was suddenly grabbed from behind by 49B and 69B.
"Gotcha", 49B said.
"Hey", 2B said, "unhand me!"
"Unhand you", 69B asked, "I don't think so."
"Pod, I could use a little help here", 2B said.
"What", 49B asked, "you mean this pod?"
She held up Pod 042, who was damaged from being knocked out of the sky by her.
"Taking these things out is just too easy", 49B said.
Back with 01B, she was still making 9S dance by shooting at his feet, and the scanner model was stating to get tired, when 49B whistled to get 01B's attention, and the leader of the gang looked and noticed her two lackeys holding 2B, much to her delight.
"Well, well", 01B said, "nice work, girls."
She stopped firing her gun, and 9S was finally able to stop dancing and catch his breath.
"Finally", 9S said, "it's over."
Then, he noticed the Dented Plate Gang with 2B and saw them wrapping a piece of cloth over her mouth.
"Oh no", 9S said, "they've got 2B!"
He picked up his sword off the ground and began running towards them to try and save 2B.
"Uh oh", 69B said, "here comes the scanner."
"Don't worry, I've got this", 01B said.
She ran towards 9S and delivered a heavy punch to his face, causing him to fly back and land onto the ground.
"There we go", 01B said, "now come on, let's hit the trail!"
The Dented Plate Gang left the area with their hostage and her pod, and 9S watched them leave as he picked himself up off the ground.
"No", 9S said, "they got away."
He then noticed Pod 153 lying on the ground damaged.
"And my pod's been badly damaged", 9S said.
He walked over to his pod and looked down at it.
"Something has to be done", 9S said.
He picked his pod up and began walking away to return to the Resistance Camp.
"I'm going to get those Dented Plate deserters", 9S said, "I'll make them pay if it's the last thing I do."
After walking for a long time through the city, 9S arrived at the Resistance Camp and was greeted by Anemone.
"9S", Anemone asked, "what are you doing here?"
"It's a long story", 9S said, "first, my pod needs to be repaired."
"Right over there", Anemone said.
9S brought Pod 153 over to the Maintenance Shop and set it down so the android working there could repair it, then walked back over to Anemone.
"Second, 2B and I had a run-in with the Dented Plate Gang", 9S said.
"Really", Anemone asked.
"Yes", 9S said, "their leader forced me to dance by shooting at my feet."
"That sounds like 01B alright", Anemone said.
"And worse, they kidnapped 2B", 9S said.
"That's terrible", Anemone said.
"I know", 9S said, "I have to do something about this."
"You", Anemone asked.
"That's right", 9S said, "if I don't stop the Dented Plate Gang, they'll hurt 2B and keep causing trouble."
"I get what you're saying", Anemone said, "but how are you going to stand stand against them in battle?"
"I just need to fight more like they would", 9S said, "and on that note, do you have any guns here?"
"Let me check", Anemone said.
Anemone walked away and came back a little later with something in her hands.
"Will this work", Anemone asked.
She handed 9S a gun that resembled a revolver like the one 01B had.
"Yes", 9S said, "I think this will do just fine."
"Great", Anemone said, "but what are you going to do to find find 2B and the Dented Plate Gang?"
"Don't worry", 9S said, "I've got an an idea."
9S went out to a grassy area where some moose and boars were grazing, then he set some animal bait down on the ground and hid behind a tree to watch.
"Come on", 9S said, "take the bait."
A moose walked over to the bait and, after sniffing it for a moment, began eating it, and the opportunity 9S was waiting for had finally come.
"Now's my chance", 9S said.
9S went over to the moose and climbed onto its back to mount it.
"Hya", 9S said.
The moose responded to 9S's command and took off running with the scanner android riding on its back, determined to save 2B and defeat the Dented Plate Gang.
"Don't worry, 2B", 9S said, "I'm coming to save you."
Meanwhile in the forest, the Dented Plate Gang were still trying to decide what to do with 2B, who still had the piece of cloth over her mouth and was now tied to a tree.
"So", 69B said, "are we gonna kill her or what?"
"I don't know", 01B said.
"We could always ransom her", 49B said, "who knows what Commander White will pay for her?"
"That sounds good", 69B said, "but what about her drone?"
"I say we sell it", 49B said, "we might make quite a bit of money off of it."
"Now we're talking", 69B said, "hey, boss, what do you think of..."
01B shushed her before she could finish.
"What is it", 49B asked, "what's wrong?"
"There's someone coming", 01B said.
The three androids looked into the distance together as the wind blew.
"I don't see anyone", 49B said.
"They're not here now, but trust me, they're coming", 01B said, "you two go and take care of them."
"You got it, boss", 69B said.
Elsewhere in the woods, 9S was still riding on his moose, and soon decided he'd better stop.
"Whoa", 9S said.
The moose stopped, and 9S climbed down off of it and looked around at his surroundings.
"They're close", 9S said, "I can feel it."
Then, he heard the sound of footsteps and turned around to find 49B and 69B standing before him.
"Well, well", 69B said, "look what the moose dragged in."
"It's that silly scanner from before", 49B said, "what are you doing here?"
"Isn't it obvious", 9S asked, "I'm here for you."
"Are you serious", 49B asked, "you want to take us on?"
"Didn't 01B show you what happens when you try to be a hero", 69B asked.
"Oh, she showed me, alright", 9S said, "but now I'm ready for you."
"We'll see about that", 49B said.
The two androids reached for their guns, but 9S pulled out his and shot right in front of them, much to their surprise.
"Uh-oh", 49B said, "wasn't expecting that."
9S pulled out a rope he had with him and spun it around like a lasso and threw it, which resulted in 49B and 69B getting caught in it, then he pulled the two of them close to him and tied them up with the rest of his rope, and once he was done, he aimed his gun at them.
"I'm only gonna ask you this once", 9S said, "where's 2B?"
"That way", 69B said, "she's tied to a tree."
9S put his gun back and went on his way, leaving the two rogue androids tied together.
"Oh man", 69B said, "01B's not going to be happy about this."
"You think", 49B asked.
9S walked away in the direction 69B said 2B was, and found her tied to the tree and still gagged up.
"2B", 9S said, "thank goodness!"
9S walked over to 2B, who was trying to speak to him, but her words were muffled because of her gag.
"Don't worry", 9S said, "I'm going to get you out of here."
"I wouldn't be too sure about that", 01B's voice said.
9S turned around and saw 01B standing behind them.
"01B", 9S said, "we meet again."
"What are you doing here", 01B asked, "back for some more dancing lessons?"
"Nope", 9S said, "I'm here to take you down."
"Really", 01B asked, "you think you've got what it takes to defeat me after our last encounter?"
"I was at a bit of a disadvantage back then", 9S said, "but this time, I think you'll find that I do have what it takes."
01B looked and noticed the gun 9S had in his belt and smiled.
"Well, it looks like you finally figured out how I like to fight", 01B said, "okay scanner, it's time for a showdown."
"You took the words right out of my mouth", 9S said.
9S and 01B began walking in a circle together, both of them staring down each other fiercely while 2B watched, and soon, the two of them stopped, face to face with each other and ready for their showdown.
"Draw", 01B said.
The two androids took out their guns and fired them, but 9S managed to hit 01B with his shot, causing the Dented Plate Gang leader to drop her weapon and fall to her knees while holding the area on her right side where she had been shot.
"That was a nice shot for a scanner model", 01B said.
"Let it be a lesson to you", 9S said, "never mess with me or my partner ever again."
9S picked up 01B's gun so she couldn't try and shoot him again and went over to the tree 2B was tied to and proceeded to untie her and remove her gag from her mouth, allowing her to speak once again.
"Finally", 2B said, "free at last."
"Are you okay, 2B", 9S asked.
"I'm fine", 2B said, "thanks for the assist."
"No problem", 9S said, "and don't worry, 01B and her goons have been taken care of."
"So I see", 2B said, "you did good."
"Thank you", 9S said, "I decided that the only way I'd stand a chance against them is if I fought like they do."
"That explains why no one could beat them", 2B said, "they were so busy fighting them in the way they know how to fight that they didn't think to fight them in the way they do."
"That makes sense", 9S said.
2B walked over to Pod 042 and picked it up, then looked at 01B, who was still on the ground.
"We'd better get this android and the other two out of them so we can bring them into custody", 2B said.
"Good idea", 9S said.
2B and 9S picked up 01B and carried her away, then collected 49B and 69B and escorted them away, and soon, all of them were back at the Resistance Camp, where 2B gave Pod 042 to the android at the Maintenance Shop so it could be repaired, and 9S found that Pod 153 had been repaired while he was away.
"Pod", 9S said, "thank goodness you're okay."
"Correct, this pod is fully functional once again", Pod 153 said, "the Maintence Shop Owner did a splendid job repairing me."
"Did she", 9S asked, "well, I'll have to thank her soon."
Anemone then walked over to him and 2B.
"I've contacted Commander White", Anemone said, "she'll send some units down here to collect those three traitors."
All three members of the Dented Plate Gang were tied up together to a post.
"Thank you, Anemone", 9S said.
"No, thank you", Anemone said, "because of you, those three won't cause us any more trouble."
"Oh, it was nothing", 9S said.
"I'm also glad that YoRHa's going to try and locate our stolen goods", Anemone said.
"I hope they find Emil's as well", 2B said.
Anemone walked away, and 9S began making his way out of the camp, much to 2B's confusion.
"Where are you going", 2B asked.
"I'm off to look for an access point", 9S said.
"Are you sure you'd rather not stay here", 2B asked, "they're almost finished fixing the camp's access point."
"No thanks, I'm good", 9S said, "I'd rather see if I can find one on my own."
9S set some animal bait down and waited, and a moose that was nearby walked over and began to eat it, and 9S climbed up on its back.
"See you back at the Bunker", 9S said.
2B watched as 9S rode off into the sunset on the moose's back to finish off his time as hero of the hour.
