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SAO: Fatal Bullet – Dissonance of the Core

Prologue – Part 2

After receiving his new AmuSphere and copy of GGO, Kaito began to research all he could about the game's mechanics and any info about the world of GGO and its other lore.

"This is quite a bit, it may take a while to look through all of this, at least Zaskar is nice enough to organize everything nicely" Kaito said to himself.

"Okay, first roles; GGO has six overall classes. Assault, Tank, Destroyer, Sniper, Engineer and Support. Each role is assigned depending on skill and gadget loadout. Each class has specific roles in parties.

"Assault players are front-liners in parties who dish out large amounts of damage to enemies and can also take hits just as well, but not so well as a Tank could. Assault players normally prefer to use ARs, Photon Blades, and sometimes Shotguns.

"Tanks draw enemy fire and incur enemy hate to protect the team from concentrated attack. Tanks can take large amounts of damage but are not invincible. These kinds of players prefer to use Launchers, SMGs, and Gatling Guns.

"Destroyers unleash large amounts of damage and AOE damage to enemies. These kinds of players operate the same as Tanks but are more focused on firepower of versatility. These kinds of players use Gatling Guns, Grenade Launchers, and pistols for a light secondary, due to heavy weight. Heavy STR stats are most optimal for equipment."

"So, gear weight affects your player's armaments and agility I need to remember that, but there's still 3 more roles left.

"Snipers are specialists involved in long-range combat and support. These kinds of players use mainly sniper rifles and pistols, Snipers focus on long range support and critical hits to end enemies quickly in a fight. However, in close range their effectiveness is diminished."

"Engineers are specialists in debuffing and use of gadgets in combat. Engineers use their skills to lower enemies' stats and status ailments to support the team and diminish the enemies' effectiveness. Engineers are versatile in their loadouts, although the most common are ARs, SMGs, Shotguns and Handguns. Some use sniper rifles, but some skill is necessary for such a set-up."

"Supporters are specialists in healing and buffing their teammates during and out of battles. Supporters can use skills that buff up player stats and heal teammates of status ailments. Supporters are versatile as well in weapon handling, their stats are also considered even in terms of their abilities.

After seeing all the roles available in-game Kaito thought to himself after some time and concluded which he preferred to be…

"I think I prefer Engineer, from how it sounds its versatility reminds me of a mix of DPS and Support and even the debuffs are good enough on their own to ensure survivability. I wonder though which stats most effect an Engineer?" Kaito thought out loud to himself.

After a quick search of community forums on the Zaskar website it seems most players who went with Engineer specialized in INT, DEX and STR. He also saw a post from a player named Lisbeth, that most engineers in game can also run shops if they level up their Gunsmith ability, which allows them to either enhance or transform weapons from memory chips installed in drop weapons from enemies and bosses.

"There's even said to be an ability to change memory chips from weapon to weapon through an editor, though its mostly sold by info brokers or quite a high sum. There's even appraisers in the game that take unappraised items like accessories and weapons though it takes a certain level to appraise certain items and weapons." Kaito once again thought out loud.

'Man, this quite a lot, but those things don't sound so bad maybe I'll put some skin in the game as well, can't let everyone get too comfortable. Maybe open up my own shop when I'm not up to playing the field.' Kaito thought to himself.

The next page was weapons that could be found in the game in…

"There are two types of weapons; Optical and Live ammunition. Optical guns are weapons that are light and easy to carry, they use optical energy packs for ammunition and are more useful in hunting enemy mobs and unsuitable in PvP matches."

"Live ammunition guns are weapons that more cumbersome, but more powerful than their optical counterparts, using live bullets and magazines to reload, these kinds of guns are useful in both hunting mobs and PvP matches."

"There is also a melee weapon in the game called Photon swords, these are the only melee weapons besides the combat knife that deal physical damage to opponents. There are many types of swords, but this kind of weapon is inly for those who can find the time to master its flow

"To think in a world of guns, there would be swords too, I guess no one can get off that bandwagon." Kaito thought out loud to himself, perplexed and interested in the unusual weapon choice.

'I guess both have their uses, I guess it all depends I what I want to do in the meantime. From the weapons they have available it would make sense as an Engineer to have some firepower on you and adequate ammunition and gadgets. But what kinds is the question, maybe if I ever met that Lisbeth girl or other engineers I can figure it out.' Kaito thought to himself.

"Well I guess I'll make that choice when I cross that path, besides I should tell Kureha I got the game today." Kaito reminded himself.

To: Takamine Momiji

Subject: GGO Invite

Hey after you told me about GGO, you're not gonna believe what happened, it just so happened that the game store I go to was having a raffle for a customer to win an AmuSphere 2 and a collector's edition of GGO, I entered it on a chance and won on the first draw. I guess Lady Luck really does watch my back, eh? ;)

I've just about finished my research on the game and its mechanics, so just tell me the time and date of the tournament and I'll log in around that time and join you.

Really though thanks for this chance, I probably don't think I'd be doing this if you didn't ask me to, see you soon. :)

Sending the message out, Kaito decided to check out the small pamphlet in the game case and see all the available content this collector's edition came with...

"Let's see… future update for a new open field and dungeons and quests. A Bullet of Bullets simulation matchup, use of 1,275 CP and 325 SP to power up your character and support Arfa-sys ('What?'), and two new outfits for your Arfa-sys, depending on your choice of roles. A special quest to expand your apartment room. An additional 3,000,000 credits to buy gadgets and weapons." Kaito recited the list of additions on the slip of paper.

'That is quite the list of DLC, if I must say.' Kaito thought to himself.

After checking a final check of everything and making sure everything was with him, Kaito decided to finish p some personal work…

"Guess I should get some work done today, I have some free time, might as well go for a ride see if the old girl can still go." Kaito said to himself as he looked outside to see a motorcycle he made himself. A Suzuki RG250 Gamma street motorcycle.

After his accident he decided to get his motorcycle license, he found something calming about the wind in his face when he went on rides through the streets. Grabbing his helmet, safety gear and jacket he headed outside.

1 hour later

After a relaxing ride around town, Kaito came home to see he had an email received from Momiji and quickly looked at her reply…

From: Takamine Momiji

Subject: Alright!

I should've known only you could be that lucky, when you get here you better tell me all about it.

But that's beside the point. The tournament is this coming Saturday and starts at 12 noon. I'll try to get their ahead, so we don't have to waste time for both of us to register and make that easier.

This is going to be so much fun! :) Really though to be serious thanks for accepting my invite, with everything going on at home with Sis, this was the last option I could figure out and who knows you'll meet new people.

We haven't seen each other in so long, well I'll see you then Kaito.

She was right of course, its been years since we last saw each other, but even though its wasn't that big a move the circumstances behind it made it impossible for them to spend time like they used to.

Before going to sleep Kaito looks on a picture on his nightstand an old photo from when the two were in elementary school, Kaito and Kureha sharing a large hug, even though both were covered in mud.

Flushed for a moment Kaito put the photo back and started to drift off to sleep. In his head he thought, 'For the longest time we were always so close, I hope we can have that again.'

AN#1 – Remember to Favorite, Follow and Review. Tanks again everyone.

AN#2 – Here is Part 2 of my Fatal Bullet story prologue, I hope you guys enjoy :)

AN#3 – I have decided that Kaito will be an Engineer role in this game, I find the engineer to be an awesome class to play as it come with a little bot of everything. From versatility to firepower.

AN#4 – I have also come to the decision that Kaito will open his own shop, but unlike Lisbeth's shop; Kaito will instead use the Memory Chip Editor to enhance other players weapons. I also wanted this to be a sort of rivalry with Kaito and Lisbeth, as I think this will be a much better event than her original on in-game.

AN#5 – For this shop I'll also be introducing a new kind of chip, but for some originality I want to see what you can name it, also give a name for Kaito's shop;

I think Kaito's Edit Shop is to plain so I'm counting on you guys. Thanks for everything so far!