Heyo, this is SignalHunter with Side O of chapter 1 for the Onyx Faction. Once again thank you everyone who made this possible and let's get on with the story.
I do not own anything expect for my OCs, the custom faction units, and ships. Other OCs and their units belong to their respective owners along with any characters belonging to their respective franchises.
Error 01O: Wolves of Onyx
[Unknown Location]
Inside a dark room was a single light shining over the person wearing black Sleeves pilot suit as he was sitting down on a rather comfy chair. Several holographic screens appear around the man as they all activate, showing only numbers as they circle around him.
"What does the "Ghost" want with us?" An old man said through the screen that was numbered 3.
"He must have something important; otherwise he wouldn't use a level 5 code for this situation." A young woman said through the screen that was numbered 2.
"That I do." The man said as he snaps his finger to display 7 more, but small holographic screens appear in front of him as they displayed the names and pictures of the master candidates.
"Excellent, we will dispatch agents to pick them up." A young man said through the screen that was numbered 4.
"For the purpose of this war, we will lend you Mirai for the time being, may the gods be in your fortune." An old woman said through the screen that was numbered 1 as each of the numbered screens disappears one by one.
"Perhaps…" The "Ghost" said as he looks at each of the masters as their names are followed in order, Atlas, Koyomi, Sasha Raukoff, Marcus Burne, Amelia Uvalaa, Alexander, and Compa.
[Area Omega]
[Play OST-Science Marches On-Valkyria Chronicles 4]
In one of the many areas of the base was a storage room that stored several Zeon mobile suits along with parts and weapons laying around. There was only one person inside this room as they were tinkering with a Geara Phantom's arm as it was moving its hand around. The person in question was a woman in her mid-20s that stands 5'11" with a slim, yet muscular build, with dual-tone, spiky hair, the fringe being a vibrant orange, while her hair itself is brown, and piercing red eyes. Her attireconsists of a short, zipped up, bright orange vest jacket with a yellow collar overtop a black, long-sleeved muscle shirt showing off her athletic build, white jeans held in place by a brown belt, orange, armored boots with yellow ankles, and orange, boxing glove-like gauntlets over dual-tone gloves that are black with white fingers. She was applying the finishing touches to the arm as it relaxes as she see's Ghost walking in and in a quick response, salutes him.
"Sir." She greets him in a strict soldier tone.
"At ease Atlas, no need for formalities." Ghost replied.
"Understood, what brings you down here?" Atlas said in a slightly more casual tone, but still strict.
"Just seeing how our expert engineer is faring with our new machines." He answers.
"It's a rather new experience, dealing with this Jewel Magecraft enhancements and Automatas." Atlas admits.
"Glad to hear that, we're going to need all the help we can get, you do realize what's going to happen soon." Ghost mutters.
"War…I know." Atlas replies.
"I know you don't want this, but since you're a Master, you're going to have to fight for our cause, even if you lose your life." Ghost said with a tone of sympathy as he leaves.
"But why must war exist? Maybe…just maybe, I can finally see a world without war with my wish." Atlas quietly said as tears run down her face.
[Palau Asteroid, Residential District]
[Play OST-Key to a Mystery-Persona Q]
The interior of the residential unit of the Palau Asteroid was remodeled to look more like a proper residential area as it now sported an open-type system that allowed for sunlight as it also had more furnished buildings instead of shabby buildings. Inside of one of the apartment rooms was a girl in her late teens that stands 5'3 with a lithe, yet firm build fit for combat and piloting. She has neck-length black hair, aqua eyes, light skin, ample breasts, an hourglass figure, and a small beauty mark beneath her left eye. Her casual wear consists of a red long-sleeved sweater, a black skirt, dark grey stockings, brown shoes, and a ruby hairpin behind her head. She was examining a handful of multicolored gems as they had a weak magical signature as they emit a small glow. Before she could get a further study into the gems, someone was knocking on her door. She stopped examining the gems as she went to open the door. The girl unlocks and opens the door to show a woman in a business suit as the girl gives him a weird look.
"Can I help you?" The girl asks uncertain.
"Koyomi Rin Tohsaka?" The woman asks as the girl nods her head.
"That's me, what do you want?" Rin asks.
"We simply like to invite you to our forces in an upcoming war Ms. Tohsaka." The woman answers.
"Not interested." Rin replies as she was about to close the door, but was halted by the woman's foot in the frame.
"Please reconsider; your ancestors would have taken this offer knowing of the prize." The woman adds as Rin pauses.
"My ancestors? This prize…it's the Holy Grail isn't?" Rin questions as she realizes what this woman was talking about.
"Correct, our group consisted of remnants of the once powerful family, perhaps they can return once we reach our goal."
"Alright, I'll join your group, but only for the goal of my family." Rin responds as the woman smiles.
"Excellent, we shall arrange a transport for you; meet us at the docks at this time." The woman states as she hands Rin a small note and leaves.
Rin looks at the note as it was the symbol for the Beowulf Corps along with small barcode at the bottom right corner. She packs a few items into a small satchel as she heads outside, closing the door behind her.
[Moon, Von Braun]
[Play OST-Load Out-Rainbow Six Siege]
Von Braun, the first and largest city on the Moon and currently owned by Anaheim Electronics. Currently right now, there was a mock battle going on above the city during its night phase as it was a team battle againist what seemed to be heavily modified GM IIs and Zaku Is.
The GM IIs were completely redesigned as their head was remodeled to use a slim green line visor with a mouth mask and a larger chin unit in front of it and a sensor mast on the top front that was also in front of the visor and a pair of 60mm vulcan gun pods on the sides that also doubled as sensor units. The chest had an added bulk that seemed to work as a cockpit container with armor plates around it. The arms were only given what seemed to be storage units on their forearms. The legs were also only given a large frontal knee block armor piece that was facing upwards. However, what was more notably about the unit was on behind it as it had what seemed to an advanced thruster unit attached behind their waist with what seemed to be sub-arm units on the back as one of them was holding onto what seemed to a TAR-21 Tavor assault rifle with a cannon as the underbarrel as another one was being held by the unit itself. They were still painted in standard Federation colors.
The Zaku Is also had a massive redesign as their monoeye was replaced with a rounded head sensor module that had eye optics around it. The chest also sported a similar cockpit block bulk with reactive armor blocks around it. The shoulders had blocky armor pieces with thruster units on top of them and the arms were given storage units on their forearms with a blade sticking out of them. The legs were remodeled to look smoother as they had frontal reactive armor on the hips, large blades infront that run up to the knee and ankle, and the feet having what can be described as shoes with blade and spikes around it. Like the modified GM II, it also had advanced thruster unit, but of a different design along with the sub arms, but was holding onto a large blade that resembles a curved katana with a larger front mass as the units were dual wielding QBZ-95 assault rifles with a cannon underbarrel. They were all painted mostly dark green with grey as a secondary. Both teams only consisted of 4 units as they await orders.
"Commence testing of RGMF-15E and MSJ-10X." A young woman said through the comns of both sides as they engage in combat.
Nearby was a viewing block for the general public, but was mostly empty as a woman in her early 20s was watching it with intent. She has long flowing hair, ice blue eyes, pale skin, ample breasts, an hourglass figure, and cigarette burns on her hands. She was wearing a burgundy blouse with a brooch, a white skirt, thigh-high white boots, and black tights. During the viewing, a man wearing a black Sleeves uniform approaches the woman as he taps her shoulder as she turns around.
"Ms. Sasha Raukoff?" The man questions.
"Da." Sasha answers with a Russian accent.
"We would like to offer you to join our forces in our mission to prevent the Federation from obtaining a powerful relic that could destroy the peace we fought for." The man said.
"Neo Zeon Remnants? But why recruit me?" Sasha questions.
"It was fairly simple, your father was known ace during the One Year War and with you being his child and an excelling pilot during your time of combat." Was the answer, but Sasha didn't look pleased.
"I have no relation with that man, he is dead to me." She darkly responds.
"I can understand, also, we will update your mobile suit if you decide to join us. The man offers.
"An interesting deal, I'll join once I get the full story." Sasha answers as the man nods his head and hands her note saying to be at this area at this time before leaving.
Sasha was about to walk away, but was stopped by a woman in her mid-30s, but looked fairly young with white skin, black hair that was tied into a long ponytail with 2 strands infront of her, and amber eyes. She was wearing a white business suit with the inner color being grey and white stripes with a short skirt and stockings and heels. She was holding onto a PDA with one hand and a sort of pen on the other.
"Ms. Sasha Raukoff? Your machine is waiting for you in hangar 3." The woman said to Sasha.
"Ah...Thank you, but can I ask a favor from you? I want my unit delivered to this location." Sasha asked as she hands the woman the note with the location.
"Understandable, it will be delivered in no time, thank you for visiting General Cybernetics Technology." She answered as Sasha walks away before she speaks to someone else.
"Halt testing for now, we have to deliver a unit to this location and also transport the Bullet Raptors to the 35th's mothership." She said as everyone around her said "Yes ma'am!"
[Side 3, Cemetery]
[Play OST-Our War's End-Valkyria Chronicles 4]
Side 3, the origin for the Principality of Zeon and their ideals, when the war was over, hundreds if not thousands of lives were lost. Ranging from combatants, noncombatants, to innocent lives as they were all buried in a cemetery that spans across a great distance as tombstones were everywhere with a few of them having flowers in front of them. However, while there were several people visiting their former loved ones, there was one individual who stood out from the rest. The person in question oddly resembles Ramba Ral in his mid-twenties, but with blond hair and blue eyes, and no mustache. He was wearing a simple black suit and tie and pants, usually reserved for funerals. He was laying down 2 bouquets of flowers on 2 graves as he looked depressed. The graves were of Ramba Ral and Crowley Hamon, known figures from the One Year War. The man was about to leave when he noticed that CUBE and 2 bodyguards wearing Sleeves uniforms were approaching him.
"It was expected that you would visit this place." CUBE started off as the man felt wary of his presence.
"Sleeves? What are you people doing here?" The man questioned.
"Marcus Burne, or should I say Ryan Jimba Ral?" CUBE dodges the question as Marcus goes on the defensive for a second.
"Now now, we aren't for conflict, we come with an offer." CUBE reassures as he hands Marcus a PDA.
"We simply just want you to join our forces in an upcoming war againist special Federation forces that could change the tide of control over the colonies." He explained as Marcus looks at the contents of the PDA.
"It's rather simple on why we want you to join since you are a Ral and it's your family's duty to carry out Zeon Zum Deikun's ideals, of course, we will pay you handsomely in addition."
"Hmph, family duty? My parents were killed because of that duty, but they died knowing their reason. Perhaps I can change that fate if I fight. Sign me up, but I want the full details to this war." Marcus answered.
"Excellent, if you would follow us, we have a transport waiting for us." CUBE said as he and the bodyguards leave with Marcus following.
Before he left, he took one last look at his parent's graves before leaving. Meanwhile on a hill watching over the cemetery was a large tree with its lush green leaves as sitting in one of the long branches was a child reading a book. The book was titled "Our Thousand Journeys: Our Stories Untold." The child was reading it before their parents called out for them as they dropped the book and leave. Seconds pass as the book suddenly just dissolves into dust, leaving nothing behind as it is blown away by the wind.
[Moon, Granada]
[Play OST-Fort Grays Air Base Hanger-Ace Combat 7]
The city of Granada was responsible for developing all of Char's Neo Zeon mobile suits along with several Psycommu and Psycoframe based weapons. It was normal to see several Federation and PMC personnel walking around, looking to purchase these deadly weapons through a black market. Civilians were also walking around as they were either doing regular shopping or having nightlife as it was nighttime right now. Inside one of the many bars in the city, it was fairly crowded with poker games being played and those who just want a drink. There were several TVs around the bar and were all showing the same thing, which was a news channel with a male and female anchor.
"Several Federation officials heading to Dakar from orbit were found dead after their shuttles were destroyed from an unknown perpetrator. Escorts were also lost and any recorders were also lost in the surprise attack. Could this be the work of Neo Zeon Remnants? Find out soon, now to other surprising news." The male anchor said as camera focuses on the female anchor.
"Thank you, tensions rise between companies Anaheim Electronics and newly found company, General Cybernetics Technology." Screen shows the emblem of Anaheim againist the emblem of General Cybernetics Technology (See GameCrafterTeam Logo).
"Both companies had a hand in mobile suit development, but it seems GCT has more experience in that field as they launched a massive modernization program called Project Prominence." Screen switches to show several OYW mobile suits being refitted with up to date weapons and armor as they sortie.
"The project boosted the company's economy and reputation that made it equal with Anaheim as they see GCT as a competitor."
"Anaheim began a mass production of high quality mobile suits in retaliation." Screen changes to show several Zeta Plus units being developed before they were stored in containers.
"Who knows how long this rivalry will last, stay tuned for more." The female anchor finished as the channel switches.
Most of the bar's occupants didn't mind the news expect for a select few as one of them was very noticeable. The person in question was a voluptuous woman in her mid-20s that stood at five foot eight with mocha brown skin, long blood red hair in a ponytail with dark brown bangs dangling over her forehead, brown eyes, a heart-shaped face, and full pink lips. Her casual wear consists of a white blouse with a blue jacket, a black thigh-length skirt, dark grey stockings, and white heeled shoes. The woman was sitting alone in one of the bar's table's as she watches people passing by as they give her a glance as she winks back at some young ones as they blush before going away. Seconds later, a man wearing a Sleeve's uniform walks into the bar as everyone seemed to pause to take a look at the person before they ignore it and continue with their antics. The man seats with the lone woman as a waiter hands him a drink.
"Ms. Amelia Uvalaa, my group has come with an offer." The man begins as he slides Amelia a file.
"Ho? What does Neo Zeon Remnants want with me?" Amelia said with a smirk.
"We simply want you to join our forces as your skills in combat are quite deadly and of course, we shall reward you handsomely." The man said as Amelia smiles at the amount she was getting paid.
"Mmmm, that's a wonderful offer you have their, alright, I'll join, just don't disappoint me with weak enemies." Amelia said with passion and a smirk.
"Excellent, if you would follow me, we have a ship to catch." The man said as he gets up and leaves, but not before paying for him and Amelia as she follows. As they leave, an advertisement for General Cybernetics Technology plays as it showcases a row of RGMF-15Es and MSJ-10Xs as they stand tall and proud as what seemed to be 4 Waverider units fly above them. The showcase ends with the company's motto.
"General Cybernetics Technology: Reshaping the Future"
[Point "Delta"]
[Play OST-Omen-Persona 4]
The Pezun Asteroid, originally owned by the Principality of Zeon, but after the OYW, it was taken over by the Federation, more notably, the Titans. It was destroyed by the New Desides when they rebelled and fled the base after the Federation was sent in to quell it. Now, the asteroid was rebuilt in secret by the Beowulf Corps to serve as a R&D base and resupply point for Neo Zeon Remnants. Inside, it was a fairly standard research facility design, but one of the rooms served as a brig as inside was a single person. The person in question was a young man with a hard to tell age with his hair being half green and white. He also has a skinny build and does not seem very fit. He typically wears a black and green suit with a fedora atop his head. He was lying on the hard bed of his cell as he had his eyes closed. Seconds later, he could hear footsteps as he opened his eyes, revealing that he had mismatched ones as his right eye was blue with the left one being brown. However, those eyes changed from those colors to amber as a clock symbol appeared as it fast forwards to noon before they disappear, reverting back to his original eye colors. The door opens as it is revealed to be the cloaked woman as she approaches the man as he smiles.
"So we meet again RG…How's it going?" The man said with his eyes closed again with a toothy grin.
"Hello Alexander, always the oddity you are." "RG" said as she manages to produce a chair out of nowhere to sit down.
"Always remembering our conversations even though they shouldn't have existed, well, only when we chat as you still forget like the others once it's over." She adds in as she sits down and pulls out 2 spherical lollipops and hands one to Alexander.
"What can I say? I have really good memory." Alexander said as he unwrapped his lollipop, which was ironically, colored green before he puts it in his mouth.
"Say what you want, you'll still forget, but there will be the occasion déjà vu should we meet in battle." RG bluntly states as she didn't unwrap her lollipop, but instead puts it away.
"Touché, but I assume you want something from me?" Alexander said as he continues to enjoy his sweet treat.
"Wait wait…I know what you want." He interrupted RG before she could speak as he pulls out a small flash drive and flings it to her.
RG catches without flinching as she takes a look at it. The flash drive had a simple design, but it had the picture of clown on it as a close-up of RG's lower face can be seen as she smirks. She puts away the flash drive as she pulls out something from her cloak as she hands it to Alexander. The item in question was what seems to be an elixir bottle as it is stored in his pocket.
"Seems like you remembered our deal, as promised, your catalyst for your Servant has been chosen, we wouldn't want "him" to be summoned, now would we? RG questioned as Alexander frowned at the mention.
"It's not like I hate him, he'll just betray me once this all over and who knows what would happen?" He responded as RG hummed in acceptance as she takes out a pocket watch and opens it.
"Looks like our lovely chat is nearing its end, until next time Alexander." She finished as she gets up to leave.
"Ciao! Say hello to SG for me!" Alexander said as he waved goodbye as his eyes once again changed back to amber with the clock symbol back, but it seemed to be going counter-clockwise to noon as they revert back to his normal eye colors and everything goes white.
Alexander found himself lying on the hard bed again as he had a slight headache as he rubs his temple. He could have sworn someone odd was coming, but turns out, it was just a prison guard as they open the door. The guard was armed with a rifle as he pulls out a pair of handcuffs as he attaches them to Alexander's arms.
"Lucky you, you're being transferred to HQ as it seems you're a special case." The guard said.
"Oh really? Well talk about hospitality, will there be sweets?" Alexander questioned with a grin.
"Who knows, at least you get to be somewhere else, seems like command has taken a liking to you."
"Yeah yeah, well, where to?" Alexander asked as he had a blindfold put on him.
"Right…" He trailed off as he knew the obvious answer.
As the prison guard transfers Alexander to a Komusai transport, RG was watching from the cameras of the security room as she was also hacking into the base's servers. Nearby, she had a M9 pistol that had smoke coming out from its barrel, indicating that it was fired as behind RG was a dead guard with a bullet to his head. Once the Komusai carrying Alexander left, the hacking was complete as everything was under RG's control, but she didn't do anything other than sending a classified location to a Federation listening post.
"All according to plan." RG muttered as she leaves the room.
[Side 4 Shoal Zone]
[Play OST-Achieves-Fire Emblem Fates]
A shoal zone, a place where the wreckage of several mobile suits, warships, and even colonies come together to form a large debris field. While normally it's a place where scavengers can locate parts they can use or sell, the area was mostly left untouched as the occasional pieces crashing into eachother. However, something was happening in the field as several streaks of pink light can be seen trying to hit a blue streak of light as it was moving at inhumane speeds. The pink beam shots seemed to be coming from a squad of Jestas equipped with either a Type 89 Base Jabber or with large booster units while being covered by a few more Jestas equipped with Mega Beam Launchers. However, the blue streak of light couldn't be identified from the distance as the Jestas chased it down. As this was happening, a lone Enterprise-class shuttle was cruising around the area, but was far from the Jestas as it had its hatch open as it was recovering a destroyed ReZEL unit. Once the wreckage was inside, the hatch closes as someone comes out of the cockpit area of the shuttle. The person in question was quite big as it was a woman whohas light creamy pink wavy hair that falls down to her knees and curls inwards near the edges with a black headband with pink material stretching between the two just above her ears and a pair of eyes that are the same color as her hair. She was wearing a sleeveless cream-colored wool sweater top which does nothing to conceal her I-cup breasts along with matching arm warmers and boots, with both of the latter sporting fuzzy balls at the tops, along with a red plaid skirt that reaches down to her thighs, black thigh-high stockings that are adorned with pink frills at the top. The woman was humming a happy tune as she grabs a toolbox and started to disassemble the ReZEL piece by piece. Seconds later, a nearby terminal opens up and a hologram takes form as it was young girl with long blonde hair that has a large bow tied behind it and was wearing an orangish dress.
"You should stop taking such risky salvage operations, those were Federation forces passing by, who knows what would happen if they spotted you Compa?" The girl questions.
"Relax Alice, they were chasing something, it's not like they would take a second glance at us." Compa replied to Alice.
"True, but what if they weren't chasing something, what could've happen then?" Alice asked again.
"If it leads up to that, I'll protect you with all my might." Compa answered with a serious tone as her eyes went blank for a moment before they went back to normal.
Alice turns around with a slight blush on her face, muttering "Fool." Before alarms indicate a foreign object in front of the ship, urging Alice to check what was going on. She produces a small screen for her and Compa to see what was outside. At first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary, until a Geara Phantom de-cloaks with its beam assault rifle aiming at the shuttle. Compa was about to react, but a sudden hail from the unit was awaiting permission to be played. Curious, Compa decided to accept the call.
"Oh, you actually picked up the call, never thought you would answer." CUBE said as he was the person calling Compa and possibly the Geara Phantom pilot.
"Who…are you?" Compa asked, a bit wary of CUBE.
"Me? Call me CUBE." He introduces himself.
"Okay…CUBE, why are you here?" Compa asked once more.
"Just here with a simple offer of joining our forces in a major war that could change everything." CUBE said as the Geara Phantom still had its weapon aimed at the shuttle.
"You're part of the Neo Zeon Remnants, aren't you?" Compa asked yet another question.
"That is correct, but do not think we are like the others, we are fighting for a future where Spacenoids can live in peace without fear from the Federation."
"I see…Can I get a few minutes to debate this?" Compa asked to understand the situation.
"Take as much time as you like." CUBE patiently said.
The hail was paused as Compa turned to Alice, who was rather uneasy about it.
"Compa, are you sure about this? They're Neo-Zeon Remnants." A worried Alice said.
"Relax, if we take the necessary precautions, we can actually turn this to work in our favors." Compa reassured.
"Look at the possible technology we might gain from joining them, if things get too out of hand, we'll bail." She explained.
"I see…just make sure I'm not found out, who knows what could happen?" Alice said.
"Of course."
Compa resumes the hail as she gives CUBE her answer.
"Alright, I'll accept your offer CUBE, but I have a few conditions." Compa answered.
"Name them."
"First, I'll allow you to modify my mobile suit, but only when it's under my supervision or permission. Second, you are not to touch any of my equipment unless I tell you so. Finally third, any combat records or data recording is fine by me." Compa stated her conditions while holding up 3 fingers.
"…That is acceptable; please head to coordinates when you are ready." CUBE agreed as the line is cut and the Geara Phantom cloaks itself and leaves.
Once the feeling that the Geara Phantom was gone; Compa redirects her shuttle to exit the shoal zone as the hatches open to release the ReZEL wreckage as the shuttle gains speed. Nearby, a large beam manages to stop the blue streak of light, but only for a short time as what seems to be a Gundam-type equipped with large support unit charges in. Compa sighs to herself as she starts to mutter a few things.
"I hope I'm doing the right thing Alice." Compa said to Alice as she was piloting the shuttle.
"What do you mean, you're the one that accepted the deal, I'm sure we'll come out of this fine." Alice blankly states.
"Oh yeah, you're right, oops?" Compa awkwardly said while rubbing the back of her head.
"You also might want to take evasive actions." Alice added in as Compa looked confused.
"Evasive actions?" Compa asked confused before alarms blare.
Quickly reacting to it, Compa jerks the controls to make the shuttle do hard left dive as a large beam passes by them as it strafes to the right. While the shuttle was safe from the beam, the shockwave sent it tumbling around as Compa tries to regain controls. After a few seconds of spinning around, the shuttle manages to regain balance, but for Compa, her head was spinning as she could see stars above her head. She recovered from and was about to say something until she heard a young girl's voice.
"In my next life, I hope I get to be a bird!"
"Who was that?" Compa questioned the mysterious voice out loud.
"Who was what?" Alice asked Compa, confused at her statement.
"Nothing, let's just head to the coordinates." Compa quickly answered as they went their way as a faint blue streak of light was high above them.
[Outside of Area Omega]
[Play OST-Credits-Phantasy Star Online 2]
Compa's Enterprise-class shuttle enters the airspace of the coordinates she was given as she started to look around the barren area. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary minus the wreckage of the former Side 3 colony and the occasion debris and asteroids floating around. Seconds later however, a trio of black colored Dra-Cs approach the shuttle with unknown intent. Those intents changed quickly once the IFFs deemed the Zeonic units friendly as a hail from the commander of the trio is picked up.
"Miss Compa, we've been assigned to escort you to our HQ, if you would please follow us, we'll be there in no time." The commander stated as the Dra-Cs form an arrowhead in front of the shuttle.
The group enters a decent cruising speed as they enter deeper into the debris field that covered the wrecked colony. Alice was piloting the ship as Compa took note the surrounding environment. She noted the occasional patrolling trios of Dra-Cs around the around as they search for anything suspicious. There were also hidden mega particle guns and missile launchers in the debris that could easily flank any unsuspecting targets. What however, shocked Compa the most were the different spaceports hidden throughout the place as they had a small, but heavy hitting defensive fleet that included 6 Gwazine-class battleships that have been updated with up to date warship equipment with a more powerful reactor along with several thrusters around the ship to increase maneuverability, 8 Chivvay-class heavy cruisers with fixed mobile suit hangars on the sides of the engine, 4 Chivvay Kais that seemed to be retrofitted to be Anti-MS ships with the addition of numerous CIWs and missile launchers, but what was most shocking to Compa was a Gwadan-class as it was reworked to include more offensive and defensive weapons as it was docked near the colony itself. Compa actually nervously gulped at the sight as they approached the colony. One of the colony's spaceports opens up with the escorting Dra-Cs breaking off from the formation as the shuttle was all alone.
"Enterprise-class shuttle, you are cleared to dock, please follow the laser guidance." A robotic operator said as the laser lines appear to guide the shuttle.
Both Compa and Alice (Who materialized sometime after Compa saw the Gwadan.) looked at eachother before nodding as they followed the guidance. Seconds later, the shuttles enter the port as Compa could see the numerous Zeon mobile suit pieces floating around as the shuttle lands with clamps holding onto it. Compa begins to exit the shuttle as Alice dematerializes with Compa taking a small earpiece and putting on her right ear as she steps out. There, she was greeted by CUBE with a few automata dolls with what seems to be gun ports on their arms.
"Welcome Compa, as instructed, we won't touch any of your equipment or mobile suit without permission, but if you would please, allow us to transport your mobile suit to our workshops to give it an upgrade." CUBE said as Compa simply nodded her head as the top of her shuttle opens up for the engineers to transport the mobile suit as CUBE and Compa leave the port.
[Interior of Area Omega]
[Play OST-Rooftops-The Division 2]
Compa and CUBE left the port in a small APC with the driver being an automata as Compa took a look at the interior of the colony. It rather surprised her as there were clear skies and lights as Zaku Is were carrying construction material to builders working on residential homes with children in a playground playing as they laughed in enjoyment. Compa actually smiled at the scene.
"These families are made up of people who escaped the Battle of Torrington along with those who supported us during the attack, there's no other option, and it was either leaving them to die or take them in." CUBE said as Compa understood this as they arrived at their destination.
The APC arrives at what seems to be a large military academy of some sorts (Lanseal Military Academy from Valkyria Chronicles 2, but replace the track field with a space port.). CUBE and Compa exit the vehicle as they enter the main building. Minutes later, they enter an unmarked briefing room as it was designed after classrooms you see in colleges with a center platform with 3 rows of desks on different levels for the listeners or spectators along with stairs to reach them. Atlas, Rin, Sasha, Marcus, Amelia, and Alexander were there as they were mostly at a good distance from one another. All 6 of them were minding their own business, Atlas was performing maintenance work on what seems to be a Gunblade; Rin was examining a bunch of small gems that seemed to be imbedded with magical energy, Sasha was reading a novel as she was halfway done. Marcus was drawing something on his sketchbook, Amelia was lazing around, and Alexander was eating another piece of candy as there was a reasonable pile of wrappers next to him.
CUBE claps his hands to get the others attentions as they turn to him with Compa taking a seat near the front. "Ok people, now that everyone is here and accounted for, it's time to debrief you on what's going on." He said as the center platform starts to show several holographic projections.
"Allow me to properly introduce ourselves; as you already know, we are the 104th Joint Tactical Forces or the Beowulf Corps, an organized Neo-Zeon Remnant force, but there is more to us then you would expect." CUBE started off as the projection shows the faction's emblem.
"In truth, we're a Magus group and our mission is to locate the Holy Grail." CUBE continued as Alexander smiled.
"The Holy Grail huh? That's a term I haven't heard for a long time." He said as CUBE looks at him.
"Did some digging up have you?"
Alexander smirks "I have my sources, but let's say it's from experience."
CUBE resumes the briefing. "The Holy Grail is capable of granting wishes, however, during the known recorded Holy Grail Wars, it has appeared to have disappeared during the Third War."
The masters minus Atlas and Alexander were confused at this statement; they all had the same thought. 'Wasn't there 2 more wars?'
CUBE was quick to answer their confusion. "While there were 2 more Holy Grail Wars, the relic was replaced with a false one and it brought destruction by the end of each war. While the first war had done its damages, it was repairable, the second one however, it was irreversible and we were forced to abandon the city as it was obliterated." Screens show the destruction of Fuyuki City as a white light engulfs it whole.
'Innocent lives, wasted, for what prize? A false one.' Atlas thought as she curled her right hand into a ball.
"While we gave up on the Grail, we didn't stop our Magecraft as we found ourselves are part of the Midnight Fenrir Corps during the One Year War." CUBE continued as he turns to look at Rin, who managed to figure out the puzzle.
"You people, you're Tohsakas aren't you?" Rin questioned.
"Formerly Tohsaka's, we simply carry their legacy after they mostly declined when the UC charter rolled in, but of course, they weren't extinct, as seen with you, "Rin.". CUBE answered as Rin remained silent.
"Enough with the history, we don't have the time to spare as the enemy, the 35th Technical Evaluation Research Army, TERA, or the Azure Faction are comprised of 2 of the other founding families, the Matous and Einzbern and they brought their expertise to this war, so expect homunculi and possibly enhanced versions, Atlas was there to witness firsthand." Atlas nodded her head as CUBE continued.
"There is also another thing to watch out for; we can't allow the public know of this war. If news of this war gets out to the public, who knows what would happen if this got out?" All the screens start to disappear.
"That concludes the debriefing, you may opt out of this war, but this may change everything, so choose wisely." CUBE stated as he awaited everyone's answers.
Atlas answered first. "I'm in, if the Federation gets this relic, it could mean the end for us."
"I'll join, but only for obtaining the Grail." Rin was second to answer.
"I'll fight, but for the sake of peace." Sasha answered, a bit uncertain about this.
"Sign me up; maybe we can finally put an end to this conflict." Marcus answered.
"Sounds like a lot of tough enemies will be there, I'm in." Amelia smirks.
"Let's see how this war goes…Count me in." Alexander said with a grin.
"I'll help you guys, but only for ending pointless conflict." A determined Compa said.
"Excellent, now let us begin the next step, if you would follow me."
The masters begin to leave, but Atlas stayed behind as she went up to CUBE as the man turned to her, knowing she has something important to say in private. Atlas simply pulls out a small projector that was playing a recording. The recording was showing what seems to be purple modified Jegans with a left sensor eye and was equipped with a modified beam rifle that seemed to be a combination of a beam lance and submachine gun. The recording was from one of these Jegan's viewpoint as it and 4 others were firing at an unknown target. A blue beam shoots out of the dark area they were firing upon as the beam pierces the cockpit of one of the Jegans, destroying it. The unknown shooter flies out, but its shape mostly a blur with only a green visor being seen. The recorder was distracted by the destruction of their comrade that they didn't notice what seems to be a nail piercing the visor as the right side of the recording becomes distorted. Another Jegan tried to take down the unknown attacker as it pulls out a beam saber and started to dual wield with its beam rifle wield as it charges. However, this was short lived as a large beam sabers with a rather long length penetrated it through the chest with another hitting another Jegan from behind as it was trying to sneak attack. The recorder and one more Jegan as it grabbed the recorder and try to escape. It was quickly short lived as several missiles hit the Jegan in the back, destroying its main thruster. Seeing no other options, the damaged Jegan throws the recorder as it detonates. The recorder panics as it fires its Vulcan pod and beam rifle wildly before the unknown quickly slashes the arms off and grabs the unit by its head as it plunges a beam saber into the chest, ending the recording.
"I managed to recover this before my cover was blown, seems like something was happening on Axis, the unknown didn't match any known Federation machines, so it is possible there's another threat other than the Azure Faction." A worried Atlas said as CUBE nodded his head.
"Interesting…We'll investigate this matter, but for now, we must get ready for war." CUBE replied as he and Atlas left for the summoning room.
[Summoning Room]
[Stop OST]
The room was divided into two sections, with the first being laid with numerous computers, monitors, and magical devices that were all operated through a single mainframe with the second room only having seven human-sized glass containers that were connected to a small terminal. Each container was also equipped with its own set of magic circles on the bottom that were connected to custom Leylines from the Colony as the masters and CUBE walk in. There was several security cameras as they all turn towards the newcomers, but quickly went back to watching after a quick scan. A small terminal opens up to project a sphere with a line along with middle.
"Welcome back CUBE, I assume these are the masters for the war?" The sphere spoke, the line projecting the soundwaves as it was the voice of a young woman.
"They are, people, I would like to present A.S.A.I." CUBE introduced the sphere.
"Greetings, I am the Advanced Spirtron Artificial Intelligence or A.S.A.I." A.S.A.I. added in as the masters were rather surprised at the AI.
'An AI made from Magecraft? Interesting, I should look into this when I have time.' Compa thought.
"A.S.A.I. over here will help you summon Servants as she will take care of keeping the summoning stable as you summon your servants while also providing the necessary Prana. Do mind, this is a prototype system and you are required to use a catalyst to summon the servant, please choose wisely." CUBE explained as 2 automated carts loaded with several different catalysts top to bottom for the masters to choose.
It was a difficult choice for the masters, but they all found what strikes them as interesting. Atlas was the first one to decide, she grabbed what seemed to be the unfinished original prototypes of Charles Babbage's Difference and Analytical Engine. Both of them were very big, but Atlas carried them with no problem as she placed them in one of the containers. Rin chose her relic, which were broken "married" blades representing Yin and Yang as she felt an odd connection to them. Sasha was the third to choose as she had chosen a pair of custom flintlock pistols, rusted from old age. Marcus grabbed what seemed to be a hand fan with the design closely resembling flames. Amelia was after Marcus as she grabbed a pair of ear rings with Celtic designs. Alexander pretended to grab something by quickly placing the elixir he had on the cart and grabs it without anyone noticing. Compa was last as she grabbed Clarent, the sword that was stolen and wielded by Mordred of the Round Table. Once the seven Masters had chosen their catalysts, they proceeded to enter the summoning room where they were instructed to place the catalysts inside the containers. All the catalysts were set as the containers close and seal themselves as the seven Masters placed their right hand on the terminal, causing their Command Seals began to glow.
[Play OST-Linkage-Ace Combat 3]
"Activating leyline connections and starting up summoning procedure." A.S.A.I. announced as the magical connections started to glow and connect to both the catalyst containers and the magic circles in the seven larger containers, which also began to glow as the summoning arrays activated.
"Activating temporal gate to the Throne of Heroes." The catalysts were engulfed by a white light.
"Tracing catalysts to their origins and setting up return path." The light emanating from the catalysts became so bright that the Masters were forced to cover their eyes for a moment.
"Servants signatures identified, activating recall." Each of the orbs opened up a portal, but nothing can be seen from within except for the silhouette of a Servant in each gateway. However, alarms suddenly began to blare as each of the portals started to become distorted.
"Alert! Gates to the Throne of Heroes are destabilizing, attempting to stabilize gateways until summoning is complete!" A.S.A.I. attempted to recalibrate the system to stabilize the summoning process. After 3 minutes of heavy calibrations, the alarms ceased and the gates restabilized.
"The gates are stable for now; you may proceed with the chant." A.S.A.I. said as the Master's terminals displayed a chant for the summoning ritual. The seven Masters complied and they began to chant at the same time as watching from the entrance was RG.
"Let stones and silver be the essence.
Let blood and the forbidden contract be the foundation.
Let Onyx be the color I pay tribute to.
Let a blade cut the black skies as they fall.
Let the sealed gate be open.
Let the path be paved for the world until it falls.
Let it be declared now;
Your flesh shall stand by me, and my fate shall be your soul.
Answer the beckoning of the Holy Grail.
Answer, if you would submit to this contract and this truth.
An oath shall be sworn here.
We shall attain all virtues of all of Heaven;
We shall have dominion over all evils of all of hell.
We shall transcend over the unknown possibilities."
"From Twisted personas, to broken promises.
Let one become clouded by Chaos.
Let one take the place of a sibling.
For until this war has reached its final act.
Let the flow of time continue." RG muttered as the portals glow a dark blue.
"From the Seventh Heaven, attended three great words of power,
Come forth from the forbidden gates, protector of the free world!
Come forth and hear our howls!" They finished as the portals reverted back into black orbs before everything was enveloped in white light, forcing everyone to cover their eyes.
[Stop OST]
The light dies down allowing everyone to open their eyes and see who had been summoned. There was an abundance of smoke inside the containers along with one of them being actually broken, but it was easily blown away by the room's ventilation once the glass slid down to allow the six other Servants to step out of the containers, revealing 1 rather large form, 3 masculine forms, and 3 feminine forms.
The first servant was what can be described as a large armored powered armor with European Steampunk designs with a single red monoeye and was wielding a large club. It was also worth noticing is that it was powered by steam along with its club as steam was pouring out at a slow rate. The second servant was a male possibly in his early 30s, with short white hair, tanned skin, and grey eyes. He was wearing a outfit consisting of black body armor that includes a black tight and sleeveless shirt with sliver accents which outlined his muscles and a metal plate on his collar, and black pants that had two black straps on his thighs, and another two strapped around his shins separate from each other, black metal plated shoes, which appear to be attached to his trousers, and a red coat which were actually two separate sleeves connected by a metal plate at the back which covered his arms and was cut off showing his upper torso and midriff, and had a separate red open skirt which ended above his shins with the top fashioned and tied with an agemaki knot, covered by a silver metal plate. The third servant was a woman with long wavy crimson pink hair, blue eyes, and a scar across her face. She was wearing a brown choker collar almost attach to her dark pink captain vest that shows her breasts, white pants, and long dark brown boots.
The fourth was a girl with long light greenish hair along with horns on the sides of her head. She had almost hollow yellow eyes and she was wearing an almost all white kimono and had a rather creepy smile as she looked at Marcus as he shuddered for a bit. The fifth servant was a man with blue spiky hair with a rattail reaching down his mid-back. He was wearing deep ultramarine full body tights, grey metalic pauldrons, and a metal plate over his lowest abdominal section. The sixth servant was a young man with short sandish hair, he seemed be fancily dressed in a white dress shirt, an olive green vest, and a black and grey jacket draped across his shoulders along with pants that seemed too big for him. He wears a black and white handkerchief with a red jewel around his neck, and leather gloves over his hands. He had green eyes along with a pair of box rim glasses. The seventh and final servant was a fully armored knight that hides their face and gender with the gray and red armor having a sort of armored skirt and a helmet that seems to resemble a demon.
"MY NAME IS STEAM KING. I DIED ONCE AND NOW MY EXISTANCE LIVES ALONG IN THE IMAGINARY WORLD." The armor spoke with a man's voice, with a robotic voice effect.
"Steam King you say? Perhaps I should learn more about you, Caster." Atlas said with a tone of interest along with deducting her Servant's class.
"Servant Archer. I answer to your summon." The tanned man said smoothly as Rin felt something off about him.
"Are you the new Master? I'm Francis Drake. Well, I hope we can work well together." The woman introduced herself to Sasha.
"Francis Drake? It's a pleasure to meet you." Sasha said as she extends her hand as Drake shakes it with a grin.
"I am Servant Kiyohime. Do I look like a Berserker to you?" The young girl introduced herself.
"To be honest, not at all." Marcus answered as Kiyohime giggles.
"It is nice to meet you, my Master." She said with sort of lust in her voice as Marcus shivered for a bit.
"Yo, Servant Lancer has answered your summon. Well, let's try to have fun Master." The man introduces himself.
"Oh believe me; we're going to have "fun"." Amelia flirted with Lancer as he was distracted by Rin as he remembered someone similar to her.
"My name is Jekyll. I am...different from Hyde." The young man introduces himself.
"At least it wasn't him…" Alexander muttered to himself as Jekyll tilts his head in slight confusion as he heard him.
"I am Saber, name's Mordred. Is my father here?" The knight introduces themselves as it was a girl, possibly around teenager age.
"Mordred you say? It's a pleasure to meet you, but I don't think your father is around." Compa answered as Mordred clicks her tongue in disappointment.
With the introductions finished, CUBE steps in with a cough to get their attention. "Now that you have acquainted yourselves, I have something to ask of you. While normally we would collect the relics you used for summoning, it seems to me that these Servants have a use for these relics, so you are free to do whatever with them." He explains as he awaits their action.
"AH…MY GREATEST CREATION BROUGHT BEFORE ME, I SHALL MAKE USE OF THEM." Babbage stated as he inserts both the Difference and Analytical Engines into his armor with Atlas watching in interest.
"To think they would be in fine condition, I applaud their effort, but I can do better." Archer said as the twin blades glowed as their color and durability were restored as Rin watched, rather fascinated in how Archer restored the blades.
"Heh, my prized weapons, I gotta thank them for keeping it." Drake smirked as the flintlock pistols glowed for a bit with the rust coming off and the guns returning to their prime form with Sasha watching with interest.
"Hehe, thank you for finding my fan master, I can't be alone without it." Kiyohime smirked as Marcus wondered where this feeling of dread is coming from.
"Oi! My earrings! I wondered where they went, thanks for keeping them." Lancer smiled as Amelia was happy with this ordeal.
"I don't know where you found this, but I thank you for finding it for me." Jekyll said with a tone of relief with Alexander whistling as he looked behind him, noticing RG as he waved at her before looking back at his servant.
"…" Mordred said nothing as she stares at Clarent.
"Sir Mordred, are you okay?" Compa asked innocently as Mordred snaps back into reality.
"Eh? Ah…nothing, but I thank you for finding this sword for me, I suddenly feel more powerful compared to the other times I wielded it before." She replies as Clarent glows blood red as it returns to its prime form, red electricity cackling from it with Compa fascinated by the effect.
"Now onto the next step," CUBE started, pointing towards the containers, "Would each servant return to their containers? We need to synch our prototype Servant Cores to your Saint Graphs." This statement confused the masters and put the servants on the edge
"The hell is that supposed to mean? Are you trying to keep us trap in these machines, being nothing more than pilots?!" Mordred questioned aggressively as she points Clarent at CUBE.
"It's not like that, we are aware of the possibly of scenarios where combat outside of a mobile suit is likely." CUBE reassured. "The Servant Core is more of emergency measure should any of the Master are out of commission along with the Servants being able to enter and exit the core if needed."
Mordred hesitated for a second before she calmed down and lowers Clarent as she scoffs and was the first to return to her container. The other servants follow suit with Caster being directed to a much larger container that fits his size. The glass slides back up on the containers as A.S.A.I. activated the Servant Core process. The Servants all closed their eyes as their bodies started to glitch out, and seconds later their bodies started to fall apart into data. Once their bodies were no more, the data was sent into seven different spherical cores, each of which was equipped with a miniature display on the front that showed the symbol for the Servant Class that each core was containing. Once the cores finished registering their respective Servants, the seven Heroic Spirits rematerialized back into the physical world.
"Servant Core transfer complete" A.S.A.I. announced as CUBE smirks at the success.
"With that out of the way, we would like the masters to hold onto their servant's respective cores for our engineers and scientists to study the core so they can fit its parameters into your mobile suits while also pushing its abilities to its limits." CUBE explained, pleased at the cores.
Atlas was the first to grab her servant's core as she immediately leaves the room with Caster turning into spirit form to follow her with the other masters watching her. They turn to CUBE as they expect him to say something. In response, he produces 6 keycards from a holster that was strapped to his right thigh for the master and servant pairs to take.
"Of course, the process takes time to complete, so we prepared living quarters to accommodate you and your servant. You'll find them in the dormitory section of the academy, 4th floor. If you require anything, contact the patrolling Automatas." CUBE finished as he places the keycards on a nearby counter and leaves.
The 6 masters and servant pairs proceeded to leave as they took a keycard and leave the summoning room. Alexander was the last to leave as he waits at the door before he places something on the terminal near the door that allows the door to open and close. A.S.A.I. didn't notice the object as it was underneath the terminal. From A.S.A.I.'s point of view, everything seems fine, but in reality, it was footage in repeat as RG sneaks into the room and checks for a certain relic from the 2 carts that have not been transferred out yet. She finds the relic she needed as it was small crossbow with a unique design and could be mounted on the arm. The relic was stored away as RG leaves the room with no one in the hallways. She quickly flees from the scene as her destination was the space port of the academy.
[Engineering Section]
[3 Weeks Later]
[Play OST-DAY1-Girls Frontline]
Far from the academy was the engineering section. It was the source of R&D for the colony with technology for the general populace and the military. While there was only a single warehouse building on top, underneath the warehouse is a complex structure of several hangar bays with Beowulf Corp mobile suits being developed for the upcoming war. CUBE and the Masters arrive via elevator with clear glass, the reactions of each master varied at the sight in front of them. The group heads over to a small section in the hangar that was labeled "Prototypes".
"As part of our contract, we have upgraded your Mobile Suits with current generation technology and have also installed the experimental Noble Phantasm Connectors so that your Mobile Suits can utilize your Servant's trump cards." CUBE explained as he starts to introduce seven mobile suits that were in the section.
The first one was a Zaku III with multiple option parts equipped, resembles a highly customized version of the base unit. Aside from the combination of optional parts seen on two recognized Zaku III variants, those being the ReGelgu backpack from the Type F configuration and Skirt Extension Boosters seen on the Type G configuration, the left shoulder armor and head are the same alternate parts first seen on the AMX-011S Zaku III Custom. That aside, the only stand-out differences between this Mobile Suit and its base was the Gunblade it was carrying. It's colors was a midnight blue for its base with gold on its shoulders, forearms, legs, head, feet, skirt armor, and backpack, as well as gold accents on the torso, with a midnight blue decal of a Zaku being pushed by a solar flare (Atlas' personal emblem), and the Beowulf Corps emblem highlighted in gold on the top left of the Mobile Suit's torso. Its Mono-Eye Sensor glows an azure blue.
"AMX-011D Zaku III A, Atlas's personal mobile suit. It was mostly reinforced with Jewel Magecraft early on to increase performance, but with Caster, it become a walking fortress being able to withstand some of the most powerful attacks and due to the servants unique nature, the mobile suit itself is the Noble Phantasm connector, allowing the unit to use the reality marble to summon what appeared to be Steampunk versions of the standard Zaku II with some variants mixed in." CUBE explained to Atlas.
Atlas says nothing as she stares at her machine in wonder as Caster's monoeye glows red, seemingly pleased at it.
The second unit was the Rozen Zulu from the Laplace Conflict, but was repaired and upgraded as the armor is a bit exposed at the arms, legs, chest, shoulders, and feet to reveal various NP Conductors. It also has regular humanoid hands and fingers underneath the INCOM claws. The only new addition to the unit itself was a Wired Sword Unit mounted on the left arm. It's colors use crimson red as its base with dark grey at the arms, legs, feet, and the head while on the left shoulder is a picture of a diamond being stabbed by the Azoth Sword (Rin's personal emblem) while the right shoulder bears the Beowulf Corps emblem in gold. The Mono-Eye Sensor glows emerald green.
"YAMS-132(A) Rozen Zulu Archer, we were able to recover the wreckage from the Federation in a convoy ambush, though the original pilot's whereabouts are unknown. While some of the armor was stripped off, this was for Archer's unique Noble Phantasm, so the Zulu Archer had outfitted with a special combat frame that allows mana to flow through a set of conductors on specific parts of the Mobile Suit's body. When activated, solid projections of various blades can be created along with a bow for added range combat." CUBE explained to Rin.
"Amazing…" Rin muttered as she admired the mobile suit with Archer cross armed, impressed at the engineers.
The third unit was a Doven Wolf that fairly looked identical to other Doven Wolfs, but had several differences that made it unique. It had twin beam pistols from the Rick Dias stored in the section of the torso armor between the head and shoulders within specialized recharging holsters, the hip mounted sockets were replaced with vernier thrusters as the forearms now mounted them with 2 giant beam sabers from the Queen Mansa, and it had a shield similar to the Hamma Hamma, but had an increased energy output along with 4 more space mines added to the launcher. It has apurple color scheme and a blue monoeye.
"AMX-014 Döven Wolf Custom Reuse, also known as the Doven Wolf Custom. We were interested at the additional weaponry and upgrades it had when working on it. We only needed to apply Jewel Magecraft and the Noble Phantasm connector, which was a simple task. Speaking of which, when Rider uses her Noble Phantasm, her ship, the Golden Hind will appear along with a fleet of ghost ships and with the signal of either firing one or both pistols, the fleet will open fire at the enemy in front of them." CUBE explains to Sasha.
"So begins another war…" Sasha mutters silently as Drake looks at the mobile suit with a toothy grin.
The fourth unit was a modified Gouf Custom as it sported a heat rod on the right forearm with a heat wire on the left forearm, vulcan guns within the clavicles of the suit, 2 Gouf styled shields with beam broadswords mounted near the bottom, a pair of beam vulcan guns modeled after the Gouf's finger guns on the forearms, and a pair of modified heat sabers stored on the new leg units, finally, it had a custom backpack that was designed after the backpack used by Zeon Soldiers. It still retains its blue color.
"MS-07R-III5 Gouf RIII5, also known as the Gouf R35, we were surprised at this OYW mobile suit being upgraded to be on par with current generation machine. We simply installed the Noble Phantasm connector with Jewel Magecraft enchantment. When activated, the unit will spin at high speeds with either the wrist or the entire unit itself,the Gouf R35's Heat Rod can be used as the focal point for Kiyohime's first Noble Phantasm, Samadhi Through Transforming Flames, to engulf multiple enemies within the resulting fire dragon." CUBE explains to Marcus.
"A legend is reborn." Marcus states as Kiyohime smiles at her master.
The fifth unit was the Pale Rider DII, but there were runic markings etched in the skeletal frame of the mobile suit and it was painted blue as the primary base with navy blue for the chest, feet, shoulders, and forearms with the tertiary being black. The visor is cyan blue with the eyes behind it being turquoise. On the left shoulder is a picture of a blue-furred wolf with a Kriss dagger in its maw (Amelia's personal emblem) while on the right shoulder is the emblem of the Beowulf Corps.
"ARX-80BR-4 Blue Rider, acquired from the Titan influenced Anaheim Electronics Laboratory in the past; we modernized it with current generation technology and Magecraft while also giving it some modifications to the unit to make it a more balanced fighter. As for the Noble Phantasm connector, when channeling Lancer's Noble Phantasm into a polearm-like weapon, the machine can perform a similar technique like the famous Hound of Ulster. The technique is capable of piercing directly into a Mobile Suit's 'heart, which would be the pilot in the cockpit, reversing causality to make sure nothing can avoid it." CUBE explains to Amelia.
"I appreciate the unit you gave me, especially the blue color." Amelia smirked with Lancer staring at the mobile suit in awe.
The sixth unit was a Zaku I, but it was very aged as there seemed to be battle damage and rust, but was still operational. The only notable thing about it was the rather heavy duty backpack along with the green and black color scheme.
"MS-999-01 Zaku Elder, we did a bit of research and found that it was based on an old Zaku model known as the Zaku Trapmaster, quite an interesting coincidence, but we're getting off topic. In addition a replacing and enhancing the equipment, the Noble Phantasm connector that allows the machine to safely change its form and parameters when it is active." CUBE stated to Alexander.
"A nice touch I must say myself." He smirks as Jekyll looks a bit worried.
The seventh and final unit was surprisingly to most of the masters was a Gundam, but was very different from the Federation's as it was one of Zeon's secret Monoeye Gundams. The main body is similar to that of the FRX-077 Sisquiede with the head of the MBF-P01-Re2 Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina which is covered by the Noble Phantasm Connector for Mordred's Secret of Pedigree: Helm of Hidden Infidelity. The backpack is enlarged to accommodate for larger thruster units which themselves are equipped with a single Active Cannon each as well as the external hardpoints for the modified ReZEL Beam Rifles and the two wired 5-barrel Mega Particle Guns. On top of the central unit of the backpack is a sub-arm that is dedicated to holding the Clarent when it isn't in use. Mounted on the rear skirt is a modified version of the AMX-004 Qubeley's Tail Binder which holds 8 enlarged Funnels near the tip instead of the smaller 10, with the free space near the base of the bottom half of the binder being taken up by two ejectable external propellant tanks along with two hardpoints on the top half of the binder for optional weapons. The thruster arrangement on the legs is similar to that of the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, with the exception of an additional thruster on the lower rear of each leg. The frontal skirt armor is the same as that of the PMX-003 The-O, but with the exception that the thrusters were removed so their width could be scaled down to a size that was best suited for a Gundam-type while retaining the Sub-Arms. It was painted White as the primary, black as the secondary, and red for the trim.
"FRX-099S Gundam Super Sylph, to think we would have the chance to see a Monoeye Gundam, they were a myth but you proved us wrong. For the Noble Phantasm connectors the helmet that manifests on the Gundam Super Sylph's head is the unit's first Noble Phantasm Connector, which in itself is actually the first Noble Phantasm of Mordred, Secret of Pedigree: Helm of Hidden Infidelity. The Mobile Suit-sized Clarent is the second Noble Phantasm Connector and is also Mordred's second Noble Phantasm, Clarent: Radiant and Brilliant Royal Sword, which can be used to activate her third and final Noble Phantasm, Clarent Blood Arthur." CUBE noted to Compa.
"Amazing…" Compa was awestruck at her new machine with Mordred speechless.
With explanations out of the way, CUBE begins the next phase, "If the Servants would enter their assigned Cores and the Masters board their Mobile Suits, we can proceed with the final step. In order for the Mobile Suits to be able to utilize their abilities, the Cores must first be installed. Once the installation is complete, the Servant Link between Master and Servant will be established. Most importantly, they will still be able to enter and leave the Cores at will." He states.
The servants proceeded to do so, but Mordred slightly hesitated before moving on. The masters placed the cores on a small platform with 7 indents, each of them bearing a symbol of one of the seven classes. Once the seven cores were place, the platform was lift from underneath as small spherical drones with arms appear and each grabs a core as they carefully insert it into a slot behind the respective mobile suits.
At the same time, the masters were boarding their respective machines as they had to use a rappel system due to the artificial gravity of the colony. Once the loading of the seven Servant Cores was done, the optics of the seven Mobile Suits began to glow in their respective colors and the Masters grunted in slight pain as they felt a sudden surge of information coming into their brains as their Magic Circuits activated. Seconds later, the pain died down as the magic circuits faded back into their dormant state. The Masters felt connected to their machine now as they decided to see if their Servants were there.
"Caster, how does it feel?" Atlas asked
"HMMMMM, THE DESIGN WILL SUFFICE." Caster spoke as Atlas felt a little pride.
"How does it work for you Archer?" Rin asked.
"While I don't feel trapped, I feel like I'm one with this machine." Archer answered, a little unsure about this revelation.
"Does the unit suit you Drake?" Sasha asked.
"This isn't so bad, I actually feel stronger!" Drake remarks.
"Kiyohime, how do you feel?" Marcus asked.
"Ahhhh…While this may be a shell, it's not going to stop me from being with you." Kiyohime declares with a sort of lust as Marcus felt another shiver down his spine.
"Yo Lancer, how is it?" Amelia asked.
"Whoa…this is certainly interesting, I'll try not to fail." Lancer assures.
"Hey Jekyll, does it feel alright to you?" Alexander asked with a smirk.
"While certainly out of my experience, it feels rejuvenating, maybe there could be some way I could trap "him"". Jekyll ponders.
"How does it feel Mordred?" Compa asked.
"While I prefer to fight up close, I guess this can count as fighting up close." Mordred admits with an unseen smirk as she was in spirit form.
[Play OST- SAFETY FIRST.A-Girls Frontline]
"Servant link has been establish, if the masters would proceed to the designated area, we need to pick up additional equipment for the upcoming war, we'll be leaving in 2 hou…" CUBE receives a transmission as he answers it, he pauses for a few seconds before he ends the call and changes plans. "It seems our schedule is cut short, we need to deploy now, and we're taking a small fleet with us." He said seriously.
"What's going on?" Marcus wondered.
"The Azure Faction has located the base that is storing our flagship and has the additional equipment I was referring to. While there's a sizable defense fleet, I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before they fall." CUBE answered.
The masters understood this as they began to direct their mobile suits to a large gate highlighted by small lights on the ground. As they were heading out, outside the colony, several ships exited hidden space ports as the makeshift fleet consisted of 2 Tivvay-class heavy cruisers upgraded with twin mega particle cannons on the sides of the bow, retractable anti-air guns and missile launchers on the sides of the engine, and additional twin-anti-air guns underneath the ship. 2 Endra-class light cruisers with needed CIWs would follow along with 4 Pazock-class supply ships armed with missile launchers located on the 2 supply blocks. A Papua-class supply ship in the Dried Fish configuration from the Thunderbolt sector was leading this small fleet with 2 double-barreled mega particle cannons top and bottom with the single man escape pods being replaced with rows of micro missile launchers. CUBE watches from a control room as he sees the masters' mobile suits exit the colony through the spaceport as they board the Papua. With Compa being the last to board, the fleet ignites their engines as they head to their destination, meanwhile, CUBE prepares to leave the control but not before he leaves with an order to the operators in the room.
"Contact Eclipse Base and give the order for evacuation and scuttle the base once they're clear." He orders as the operators understood this and began to transmit the order.
[End OST]
[Unknown Location]
Elsewhere, what seems to be a containment area as it was voided of life with only a single mobile suit sized pod as its occupant. The pod in question held a single mobile suit, encased in a black gel, the shape recognizable as a Gundam-type. It was unmoving, however, a close up of the face shows its yellow eyes flashing, indicating it was active.
"It begins…"
[Error Deleted]
[Play Intro Song-Cry for the Truth-MICHI]
[Guitar solo] Intro plays as the camera views on a single daisy in the aftermath of a battle with grass growing on the wreckage of the mobile suits around.
[Beats] An orange armored boot steps near the daisy.
[Instruments] The camera moves up to show Atlas as she opens her eyes with Caster beside her as the scene transition to a full view of both them with behind both of them were the other Onyx Faction masters and their servants as they all look at what's ahead of them.
[Shoudou kara] Scene transitions to Atlas lying in a field of grass, watching the artificial sky of Area Omega.
[Makuakeru unmeitachi] Caster materializes next to her, with his club planted into the ground and both hands on the butt of it.
[Matsu no wa] Screen glitches to show 3 different scenes, the first being the shadows of the Azure Faction masters and their servants.
[Kibou ka] The second being RG and SG back to back
[Zetsubou ka] The third being a trio of mobile suits as their optics glowed yellow.
[Beats] Screen reverts back as Atlas gets up and walks away from the camera.
[Akaku sabita tokiyo no haguruma ga ima] Scene transition to a dark room with a blue light as the camera focuses on the seven servant cores with the servants themselves digitalizing into the physical world as they take a fighting stance.
[Kishinde] Transition to a close-up of a mural depicting the Zeon and Federation fighting as it first showed Zeon.
[Azawarau] Switches to the Federation side before the mural cracks.
[Seijaku o kakikesu doukoku] Mural falls apart to show a new scene with Rin sitting by a campfire with a determined face as Archer watched from a tree.
[Kono mune o hikisaku erejii] Scene changes to Sasha in her room gearing up in her pilot suit as she leaves with Drake materializing to follow her, smirking.
[Karadajuu] Camera looks away from Sasha and Drake as the scene changes to show Marcus and Kiyohime at the grave of his parents as a close up of their faces show they're ready for a fight with the camera transitioning.
[Abaredasu] New scene shows Amelia with a grin on her face as Lancer was behind her, his spear hanging behind his back as the camera moves.
[Chishio ga sakebu omoi wa "kimi yo,] Screen splits to both show 2 different scenes, the first being Alexander resting at the trunk of a tree with a lollipop as Jekyll behind the tree as the moonlight shines on them. The second scene is Compa back to back with Mordred as she has a serious look on her face as the screen cracks.
[Tomaru na"] Screen shatters as the camera pans out to show RG holding onto the shards with one hand as she spreads them in one sweep, a single shard is focused on as it is the Onyx Faction's emblem.
[Beats] The camera follows the falling shards before focusing on a battlefield.
[Tachimukae] The Zaku III A comes onto the scene as it blocks several shots from 2 GM Rangers before it pulls out its Gunblade and charges at them, the shield blocks the camera.
[Ikusen mebuku sono konnan ni] The shield moves away from the camera to now show the Rozen Zulu Archer jumping down to deliver a few slashes with a pair of projected swords, the slashes appear on the screen shattering it.
[Shiro ka] The screen is restored as it shows 3 freeze frame battles as the first one shows the Doven Wolf Custom blasting the heads of 3 GM Rangers.
[Kuro ka] The second shows the Gouf R35 spinning at high speeds, slashing apart a few GM Rangers.
[Abaku sono shukumei ni] The third resumes everything as it was the Blue Rider planting a beam halberd into the cockpit of a GD Striker as the camera pans out to show all 3 as they take off when the enemy mobile suits detonated.
[Iki to shi] Screen transitions to the Zaku Elder hunching away as 4 GM Rangers jump it from behind, but were all caught in an invisible wire trap and were destroyed by bombs on the wires.
[Iikeru mono subete] A pair of GD Strikers tried to attack the Zaku Elder, but was blasted away by sniper fire that was off-screen as it moves to show the Super Sylph with a 135mm Anti-Ship Rifle as it ejects another casing before firing again, the muzzle smoke covering the screen.
[Shinzou o tataku wake ga aru soshite] Smoke clears to show a mobile suit sitting on a throne as it gets up with its sword and plants it into the ground, both hands on the handle as the upside down T-Visor on the unit glows with red lines.
[Cry for the Truth!] Camera pans out to show the Onyx Faction masters charging in with their mobile suits.
[Instruments] The camera freezes just before a strike could be made.
[Cut to piano solo] Screen transitions to show each of the individual master's command seals on their body starting with Atlas and ending with Compa.
[Cut music] Scene switches to what seems to be a motionless RG as she floats in a void as she wakes and disappears into blue particles.
We did it people, the first chapters have been completed, the masters and servants have been shown, it's time for the Universal Century Holy Grail War to begin. Apologies for the major delay, things like school have been catching up to me and I didn't really have the time to write, just doing small bits each day to not overload me. Anyways, hope you enjoy reading this chapter and I hope I can actually get something done.
P.S. Error 01A was been revised, so check it out if you hadn't.