Author's note: Sorry for the long delay in between chapter 2 and this chapter! I've been busy studying for my finals. Anyway, here it is! As promised, it includes new technology. Enjoy reading!

"Beep!" The sound came from the head of the research team. He held up his phone, and smiled widely. "Well, it's a timely arrival. Gentlemen, we have completed our upgrades for the jacket technology. If you would all follow me to the engineering bay?" General Brigham stood, and announced that they would adjourn again at night, and a message would be sent to their phones. The men walked briskly to the engineering bay, where the advances in technology were made. "Behold! The jacket MKII!" The head of the research team exclaimed as the research team revealed the suit in a rather exaggerated way. "This upgraded jacket takes everything that the older one has, and makes it better. For example, the jacket MKII has thrice as many magazine storages, and half the reload time. The new Cobra guns boasts a new targeting system that can be accessed through the helmet display, and has much less recoil. It is able to shoot high caliber bullets that can punch through mimic exoskeleton and take them down easily." The officers marvelled at the new jacket, while Cage had his mind elsewhere, thinking about the mimic invasion and what they might have wanted.

"In addition to the weapons, the new jacket now boosts the speed of the soldier, making him run up to 30 miles an hour. The soldier will be able to jump to impressive heights to three metres, thanks to the more efficient and better fuel used in the power boots. Other than that, minor additions such as better turning capabilities are enhanced." The head of the research team finished, sitting back in his chair as the officers crowded around him and the new jacket. "The question is, how many of these," An officer gestured to the jacket, "We can pump out for the entire battalion. What if the mimics attack tomorrow? We will have limited time to manufacture the jackets in time to defend against the mimics. Also, we need to contain them. The mimics might decide to attack civilians, and we need to protect them."

The head of the research team cocked his head, in deep thought. "We have two factories that are ready to start the manufacture of the jackets. The rate that we pump out these jackets should be around 20 an hour. Thats about 500 jackets a day, since the factories are robotic and not manpowered. The only things that we need are your approval," He nodded at General Brigham, who immediately answered with a yes, "and the funds to manufacture the jackets." He looked at General Brigham, who sighed and replied, "I will contact HQ and request for the funds. In the meantime, contact the engineers to start programming the factories." The head of the research team nodded, pulled out his phone and started talking rapidly into it. "Okay, we will meet again at 20 00 hours. Till then, continue doing your work." General Brigham dismissed everyone.

Cage walked back to his quarters, having nothing to do as he had already dealt with the press. He found Rita outside his quarters, leaning against the door as she read something on her phone. The light shone behind her, highlighting her slender figure and her curves. She was wearing only a sports bra and yoga pants, seemingly having just finished her daily yoga practice. The light reflected off her bared midriff, her abs glistening with sweat as she wiped her brow with the back of her hand. Cage stood there, staring at the image before him, his mind going wild. He was suddenly thrown back to reality when Rita looked up at him, and pushed herself off the wall. "How long were you standing there?" Rita demanded, as her cheeks reddened with embarrassment. "I-I just arrived." Cage stuttered. "Whatever." Rita rolled her eyes, "Look, i have something to ask you. Could we talk in private?" Cage nodded, but was interrupted by a sudden blaring of an alarm. "Code Red!" Someone shouted along the corridor, and suddenly the entire base was transformed into a flurry of activity. Rita pushed past him, "Talk to you later." She mumbled as she ran past Cage. Cage turned around and looked at her run down the corridor, then turned the other way and headed to the General's office.

"Look, I'm combat trained. I trained by myself and was trained by Rita Vrataski, and I can go out there and take on the mimics! Didn't you see me earlier? We need more soldiers general, and I'm volunteering myself. " Cage slammed his hands against General's Brigham's desk, the two of them in an argument about allowing Cage to engage in combat. "You have not taken any combat tests, neither have you taken part in combat drills or any formation tactics! You would just run around and get in the way of things! You would't last more than ten minutes out there!" The General roared in response, as the table shook under the weight of the slamming. Cage shook his head, deciding to take on a calmer approach. "Look General. There are civilians counting on us. There are people in this world, nine billion people in this world who are living and do not want to die. If one man can change the entire tide of the war, then we should put everyone we can find in our army. We need everyone we can get to fight against the mimics, and win the war for humankind. I'm volunteering to go in, and I don't need to be in any formation tactics. You can drop me in the frontline and let me take all the fire, I'm fine with it."

General Brigham shook his head, and was about to reply when he was interrupted by his secretary. "General! We have reports coming in from the battlefield! The mimics are overwhelming our ranks, they have sounded a retreat. Here is the report that just came in." She handed a clipboard to General Brigham, who sat back in his chair and sighed deeply. "Half a thousand men lost just now. That totals up to almost a thousand men lost just today." The General looked at Cage in the eye, saying "I don't like the idea of you in the army, but we have no choice. We will deploy you on the frontline in the next battle. Good luck soldier. You are dismissed." Cage smiled and saluted, walking briskly out of the room.

"Cage! Wait up!" Rita's voice rang out as Cage walked off. "I've been looking everywhere for you!" Rita said, catching her breath as she walked next to Cage. "Yea, so what did you want to tell me?" Cage glanced over at the Angel of Verdun, as they headed to his quarters. "Yea, i'd tell you when we get to your quarters" Rita replied, as they entered the building. Looking from side to side, Cage pressed his thumb against the biometric scanner, and the door hissed open. After closing it behind him, Cage stood and gestured Rita to speak. "So what is it?" Cage asked. "Look, I was thinking of ways we could defeat the mimics once and for all. And then I hit it!" Rita said, her eyes gleaming. Cage took a step back, realising what Rita meant. "Whoa, relax for a sec-"

"I need to get back the power. Let's go kill an alpha."