IMS Vigilant
30 Minutes after Battle of Angel City
The three adults standing near the drop ship are taking attention. One of them was a female, a new face on the ship, which caught the most attention from the males. The other two, took little attention compared to the female. as everyone on the ship know them.
The trio was now talking about the battle.
Reina Kawakami asked the two soldiers, "So, why were you guys in Angel City?"
The silent guy, Jack Nelson answered, "We were ordered to stop the Militia from taking 'Barker', a former IMC pilot during the Titan Wars."
"And you failed to do so."
"Yep. Like those other missions."
"Like what?"
This time, the other pilot answered, "The last two missions."
"Um... I don't think I know your name."
"I'm Captain Vaughan. David Vaughan. I'm a pilot slash grunt."
"Uh... pilot...slash grunt?"
"I'm a pilot, but I command the grunts in battle. Pilots usually operate on their own."
Reina then turned to Nelson, "And we met in an awkward situation..."
"Yeah..." Nelson agreed, "Anyway... I'm Lieutenant Jack Nelson. 24 years of age. I'm a IMC sniper, and a veteran since the Frontier Revolts."
The revolts... He was a part of it...
In this universe, there were three conflicts of war: the Titan Wars, the Frontier Revolts, and now the War on the Frontier
1. Titan Wars: A war about 15 years before the current war, between the IMC and the newly formed Frontier Militia. The war ended in a IMC victory, with most forces of the Militia destroyed within 18 months.
2. Frontier Revolts: A 2 year revolt of groups of citizens in the frontier. Though peaceful during the first 6 months, it later escalated to a full scale armed war, and the reformation of a new, stronger Frontier Militia.
3. War on Frontier: The current war, started right at the end of the Revolts. The Militia is now stronger, with the reveal of a Militia fleet, recently formed.
Missions of War on Frontier:
1. The Refueling Raid: IMC victory (Redeye destroyed, Minimal fuel stolen by Militia - Many civilian ships lost to IMC Battle Fleet)
2. The Colony: Militia victory (Lieutenant Nelson - Sole Survivor)
3. The Odyssey: Indecisive (Militia eradicated, Lieutenant Nelson - Sole Survivor)
4. Get Barker: Indecisive ( 'Barker' escaped IMC search teams, Lieutenant Nelson - Sole Survivor, Militia eradicated, Harbor District destroyed, IMS Sentinel critically damaged)
Nelson continued his introduction, "Welcome to the IMS Vigilant, lead ship of the Vigilant class star cruisers."
"This ship is the head of the fleet?" Reina asked
"No, that will be the Sentinel. The Sentinel is the IMC flagship of the fleet." Vaughan answered, "The Vigilant and the Colossus are specialized for anti-ship combat."
"Well, nice to meet you two."
"Vaughan, Nelson." A grunt came up to them, "You're needed on the bridge... Oh and the girl too."
5 minutes later
On the bridge, the captain of the ship was talking with the flagship, "Yes sir, another lost. We can't lose another battle with these casualties. Yes... we'll await further orders."
Then, the door opened up to the three adults walking in.
The XO (eXecutive Officer) turned on to them, "What are you doing here, peasant?" He was referring to Nelson, "You and that girl aren't allowed on the bridge..."
"Enough of that." the captain demanded
"...Yes sir." And he returned to his post.
The captain patted the sniper's arm, "Welcome back. So, another defeat?"
"Yes sir. The militia now has 'Barker'. Along with MacAllan, they now have the leadership, and tactical experience to fully operate as a Combat Force." Jack responded.
Vaughan also reported, "Along with that, the IMS Sentinel has suffered extensive damage. Repair is necessary."
The captain now faced the young woman, "And you were rescued by Nelson during the recent battle, correct?"
"Two times actually." Reina corrected, "I'm Reina Kawakami. My father was a pilot during the Titan Wars."
"Yes...yes. I knew your father. He even stayed on this ship a couple of times. Now, we should get you somewhere to rest... There aren't any coed dorms, nor any available quarters for females..."
"Hold on sir." Nelson interrupted, "Are you saying that Kawakami has no place to sleep?"
"Unfortunately, yes. Maybe someone will be able to let her stay in their dorms. Can you take her to the mess hall? She looks famished."
"Yes sir." He saluted, "Come on Reina, let's get some dinner."
Vaughan walked with them and said, "Anyway Reina, what's with your dress?"
She look offended, "What do you mean?"
"I mean, why are you wearing a one piece white dress?"
"It's the only thing I had... the other was..."
"The ones you wore before you were assaulted." Nelson finished
"Yes."
"By the way, is that for like a formal event, or just in free time?"
"Free time, and possible for marriage."
Vaughan commented, "That seems too informal for a wedding dress."
Nelson agreed, "It doesn't have that... look."
Reina playfully punched Jack in the arm and the two laughed, "It's good enough to attract perverts."
"It makes you look younger."
"R..Really? How young?"
"...Uh... like... 16?"
"Ha. Ha. Ha. Very funny..." David faked his laughter, to make his own joke, "You look like you're 12."
1834
IMS Vigilant
Mess Hall
In the mess hall, the three are met with a lot of grunts, pilots, and crewmen eating their grub.
For David, he get the full benefits: chicken, beer, and a small chocolate brownie.
However, for Jack, he get food... that's even worse then the grunts: Old bread, milky water soup, and hard scones... very hard scones.
While Jack sat at the wall, the pilots and grunts sat at tables.
Reina sat next to Jack, and looked at his food in disbelief.
"That is what they feed you? I thought you were a pilot." She spoke, softly
He answered, "That's because I'm not a 'top tier' pilot."
"But you are a veteran for 2 years."
"Maybe... but most of these pilots are veterans for at least 4 years." A new voice emerged.
It front of them was a pilot. Female. With short brown hair.
"I'm Angie. Angie Carthy. A specialist pilot in Close Quarters Battles." She sat right next to Reina, and revealed a package of crackers.
"Thanks. I'm Reina. I'm the gardener from Angel City." She introduced, taking the crackers.
"Oh... so you're that girl..."
Jack then spoke, "Angie, shouldn't you be eating with David?"
"It's fine, he'll eat with us too."
"Eat here too, yeah right... Wait, what?"
"Hey guys." David, on cue sits next to him.
"Oh, hey. So, what do we do now?"
"Well, the Sentinel will be repairing in dry docks for three days at outpost 207."
Angie also informed, "And there will be only two ships guarding it."
Jack and Reina was shocked at this, "What?"
"The Vigilant and Destroyer will be on patrol duty in around the Freeport System. The Vigilant will be on close guard duty. The rest of the fleet will be on standby around in the outer rim of the system."
"This is what MacAllan wanted... He wanted the Sentinel out of combat. And now, he's gonna make sure that will happen..." Nelson speculated, while eating the bread, "Ah! this bread is disgusting! It's even expired!"
The others laughed at his misfortune.
Angie then asked, "So Reina, do you have a room to stay in?"
"No..." She whispered, "May..Maybe you can..."
"... You're kinda lucky that all three of us can hear you despite the fact that it's pretty noisy. And sorry, I already had a full quarter. Besides..." She leaned to her ear, "You'll won't like what the other girls talk or do in there."
"You are not lucky that we could still hear you." Nelson reminded
"It not like you're gonna walk in my room."
Reina then asked, "Any other rooms open?"
"Sorry."
Jack closed his eyes, and took a deep breath before saying, "I guess you can stay with me."
Reina looked at him, eyes wide, mouth open, "Are you kidding? There's no coed rooms!"
"Since there's no one willing to share, and there is no coed room, and since I was the one who brought you here... It should be my responsibility to take care of you. So... you can stay in my room."
"R...Really?"
"Really. But we'll need to set some agreements."
"All IMC pilots, report to the briefing room. Repeat, all pilots to the briefing room." A loudspeaker reported.
"Guess it's goodbye for now." Jack said while standing up, and his comrades began to walk out of the room.
"W..Wait..." Reina whispered.
Jack stopped and look at Reina walking towards him.
"I should say thank you... again."
"Again?"
"For saving me during the evacuation, and giving me a room to stay in."
He smiled, "It's no problem. I'll meet you here after the briefing."
10 minutes later
It was lonely in the mess hall, except for two people, who are talking.
"And, it's one bed, and one bathroom. You sure about this?"
"I'm sure Reina. It'll be okay."
They began to walk towards the quarters of the silent marksman.
At room 3713, the man opened the door to reveal his home away from home.
Reina peeked in, a very small "home". Just enough space for a small bed, and to put equipment on a table. The bathroom took up a quarter of the room, and has a mediocre toilet, but a decent shower.
"It's... smaller than I thought." She commented
"This is for a grunt."
"Eh!? A grunt lives like this!?"
"Yep, and me."
"Why you?"
"Uh... Not enough rooms."
Reina walked in, and Nelson followed, closing the door behind. Reina looked at the table, and see two helmets. His sniper helmet, and the standard IMC pilot helmet. Also on the table, his pistol, magazines, and his rifle and rocket launcher propped up against the table.
"Your a rifleman too?" She asked
"A good one. But 'Marksman' is a more proper term. It's because of my rifle. It's not considered a sniper rifle."
"Oh..." She picked up the rifle, and examined it... "A variant of the R-101 Platform. With a longer barrel... for longer range."
"Impressive observation skills." Jack complimented, "It's called the Longbow."
She looked at the bed, small for adults, but still big enough for two people.
"We'll sleep together?..." Reina thought
Jack then reminded, "Sleeping with someone means sexual intercourse..."
"It's not that we'll do that... in war times that is... or any time..."
"I... don't want this to offend you... I never had a girlfriend..."
"Really? Why not, you are pretty cool to be with."
"I don't think I could truly find that special someone." Jack then looked at the photo next to his rifle... posted on a wall, "Not anymore anyway."
Reina looked at it... and see a family of 3. On it was writing, "Jack, you coming to see your new nephew?"
"He's your brother?" She asked, referring to the man in the picture.
"Yeah... I... I don't want to talk about."
"Okay."
"Anyway, I need to get going." Jack said as he makes his way to the table, "Hand me the standard helmet, and my rifle. I'm going to Outpost 207 to defend the Sentinel while it heads in for repairs. Can you go to the captain and tell him that I want you to take care of my possession?"
"Why? What's so important of this possession?" She asked as she handed him the gear.
"I'm just saying, you might get bored. I gotta go." And with that he ran out of the room.
Reina is now left in the dorm, all alone, and bored. She had nothing to do.
"Well, I guess it's to the captain." And she started to make her way to the bridge.
1856
IMS Vigilant bridge
Reina walked into the bridge, which is ready to engage in combat.
The captain is overlooking the space in front of them and see the crippled Sentinel approaching the docks.
He saw the young woman, and asked, "Kawakami. Do you need something? We're in a middle of a operation."
She hesitated, as she's all alone, and the center of attention, "I... I was asked by Lieutenant Nelson to take care of his possession."
"Hm... yes... I see. Come with me." And he walked towards another room, "Now, his possession was not originally his. But after the revolts, Jack has now taken care of it."
"What is it exactly?" She asked
"You'll figure it out soon enough." Inside the room, there a few doors. The captain stood in front of one, and entered a code into a keypad. It beeped and a light indicator turned green.
He opened up the door, and said, "Hey there. Someone is here to see you. She's a good friend of Jack."
Reina peered into the door, and see a little girl. She has short brown hair, wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
"Reina, Minami Shiratori. Minami, meet Reina Kawakami." The captain introduced, "I'll leave you alone for a while, so get to know each other."
Reina was surprised, Jack's possession... is a girl?
"Assault on the Sentinel"
Outpost 207
Lieutenant Jack Nelson
IMC
Day 75 - War of Frontier
"All forces from the Vigilant are on the outpost." Vaughan reported, "The Destroyer is on patrol on the outer rim of the airspace, while the Vigilant will remain with the Sentinel."
"Roger that." Sergeant Blisk replied on the intercom, "I'll send in forces from the Sentinel via dropship if the Militia attempts an attack."
From the control room of the laser cannons, some grunts report in, "Laser Cannons are ready to engage any ships."
"All heavy turrets are ready for titans and infantry." Carthy informed.
"All units, combat rules are not in effect. I repeat, combat rules are not in effect." Spyglass reminded
Good... some time to just be a normal guy.
I walked from the turret building, to the observatory. Since we don't have any enemies, we can leave our weapons, but we have our sidearms holstered. In the observatory, I see most of the pilots there including David and Angie.
"Hey Jack. How's it going?" Angie asked.
I responded, "Great. It feels good just to be a normal pilot."
"Hey Jack! Kick the Militia's ass for us okay?" A pilot shouted out
"How about you? You wanted your own Titan, don't cha?"
"We got you to help us get one, man!"
David joked, "We don't need a titan from him. We'll get them ourselves. But it'll be nice for you to save some enemies for the rest of us."
"You'll get credit for assists. Besides, I'll just take down the grunts and spectres. Maybe even a titan." I reminded
"With you as a sniper, we'll get them for sure!" Angie encouraged.
All of a sudden, alarms began to blare...
"There's a Militia ship coming into our airspace, sir!" A grunt reported
Blisk remarked, "The militia's never desperate enough to attack us here. So they want to get rid of the Sentinel that badly, eh?"
Then, Vice-Admrial Graves ordered, "Doesn't matter. We're ready for them. Spyglass, get our pilots to the outpost."
"Jumping now, Vice-Admrial. All units, combat rules are now in effect. I repeat, combat rules are in effect." Spyglass informed.
David started to speak to the pilots in the room, "All right guys! Let's do this!"
"EVERYONE TO THE ARMORY!"
"MOVE! MOVE! GO! GO! GO!"
All of us ran to the armory. I was the first one there.
I opened up all of the lockers, and started to hand out rifles.
"Keep going! Pass them out!" A pilot yelled out.
I handed weapon, after weapon.
Eventually, it was just me, David, and Angie.
I handed Angie a R97 Compact SMG, and David a R-101C Carbine.
I grabbed my Longbow, but set it down on a table.
"Jack! What are you doing!?" Angie asked shocked
I just looked at them, and start to dismantle the rifle. I grabbed some spare parts, and began to work. Barrel replacement, under barrel attachment... The optical sight... Gas system, trigger group... and the magazine.1
Done...
"Whoa... you just change your R-101 in just 2 minutes. A new record!" David remarked.
"Looks like he'll fight like us." Angie guess.
I patted her head to show my approval of her theory.
"All pilots, titan constructions had commenced. 4 minutes till Titans are ready." Spyglass informed
"Blisk charged the cannons." Graves ordered.
"Targeting ship now." The sergeant responded.
David suggested, "Let's head to the cannon control room. Make sure that the cannons stay safe."
I nodded my head, and armed my R-101C, equipped with a HCOG (Holographic Combat Optical Gunsight).
We rushed outside of the armory, just in time to see the cannons fire at the militia star ship. It bursted, ripping in half...
That's... way too easy.
"Sir, that ship had no shields. No life signs." Blisk informed
Graves realized the plan, "Of course... it's a decoy!"
The radio then send out radio transmissions, "Militia forces had landed on Outpost 210!...zzz... Outpost 197 here! We're under attack!"
"Pilots, this will be a battle of attrition. Clear the outpost of Militia forces." Graves ordered.
We all rushed towards the cannon control room, knowing that will be the Militia's target. As we head inside, we see enemy Pilots heading towards the main control room.
"Stop them!" David yelled out.
We fired our weapons, but somehow, they got into the room. I rushed towards the door, but before I could get in, they shut the door, and locked it.
I tired to force it open, to no avail... damn...
"THEY'RE INSIDE! THEY'RE INSIDE! WE NEED...AHH!" I can hear those grunts screams!
I hit the door with my rifle... it just made a large bang.
"SHIT! No way in!" Angie cursed.
She tried to shoot it open...
"STOP! THAT THING'S BULLETPROOF!" David stopped her.
"Blisk! What's going on? We're being target by our own guns!" Graves alerted
"Vice-Admrial! Militia is taking over the cannon array! It's being bypassed through 207's terminal!"
"All hands, brace for impact!"
We can hear the roar of the cannon laser device... then expelled.
We need to stop the cannon from taking out the Sentinel. Or the Vigilant...
"Got any explosives?" Vaughan asked.
I nodded, and revealed 2 satchel charges.
"Awesome! Check inside."
I activate my radar pulse, and see 5 pilots inside the room, all sitting on chairs at the consoles. I made a '5' signal with my hand. Wasting no time, I placed the satchel charges on the door, and the three of us rush back.
"All right, Jack... on you." Angie said
I placed my Hammond P2011 in my left hand, and the detonator on the right. With my strength, I pressed the button.
KABOOM!
Smoke, fire, and metal erupted into a ball.
We all fire into the smoke, hoping to take out the pilots.
Angie rushed in, being specialized in Urban Warfare.
We slowly followed, guns drawn.
When the smoke cleared, we see Angie stand in front of us, with the Militia Pilots all dead, or wounded.
"Nice job Angie." David complimented.
"Thanks." Angie then turned to the terminal, "Now... how do we stopped this thing?"
"I don't know. Don't look at me."
I moved towards them, and got on the console.
"Oh right. We have Jack."
"Pilot. Your Titan construction will be complete in 2 minutes." Spyglass informed.
"Come Angie, let's leave him to his business..."
But I got up from the chair.
"You're done?" Angie said in awe, "Wow, no wonder you're a techie."
"This is Outpost 210, our turret array is being hijacked! It's targeting our infantry!"
"Blisk, status update." Graves ordered on the radio.
He responded, "Militia warp signatures had dropped 20 percent, sir."
Spyglass also informed, "Our forces our effectively defending Outpost 207."
"Good work so far. Keep it up." Graves responded
I rushed outside and left David and Angie to support their grunts. I sprinted towards the turret array. And my minion detector showed 10 grunts and spectres trying to hack the turret. I slowly walk inside of the turret control room. I can hear voices.
"Hurry up! Hack that thing!"
"I'm trying! Just watch the door!"
"The Spectres are doing that!"
I see a spectre facing away from me, and I slowly approached it.
I silently grabbed out my knife, and pressed a button on it. A data chip slid downward and locked in placed along the blade. I pushed down the robotic soldier, and held it with my hand, and jabbed the knife into the data slot.
The H.U.D. on the top of the knife began to find numbers to repurpose the unit.
2...8...3. The H.U.D. turned more blue, indicating that the hack was complete.
The Spectre then began to send commands to it's companions, and then... gunfire erupted.
"AHH! WHAT'S WITH THEM!? GAH!" Screams can be heard as I move into the control room. The spectres were kiling the Militia grunts. They were no match to them. Robots can't feel. They merely follow orders. Like me.
I sliced open the turret control panel, and jammed my knife into it, and hacked it back into firing at enemy forces.
"This is Captain Vaughan. Our turret was hacked by Militia Forces. Lieutenant Nelson took care of it." The radio informed
Then Spyglass informed me, "Nelson, Titan construction is now complete. Designate a pilot for command override."
I grabbed out a tablet, and it showed a list of pilots. It showed that Angie and David don't have a Titan, and their construction is still at two minutes.
I decided to give my Atlas Class Titan to David. I pressed on his name, and confirmed it.
"Affirmative. Titan Command transfered."
As I walked outside. I see a bright light coming down like a meteor... then it revealed a Titan. A standard Titan equipped with a XOTBR-16 20mm Chaingun.
"Hey thanks, Nelson!" David replied on the radio, "I'll put it to good use."
I rush out of the building, and see the Sentinel damaged from the laser cannon array.
"Shielding is down 60%!" Blisk reported, "We got fires on sectors 35 to 49!"
"Fire crews had been dispatched." Spyglass reported
I climbed on to the turret, and see many grunts and spectres walking in towards the laser cannon control room.
I prepped my R-101C, and slowly walked toward the group
As soon as they saw me, they raised their weapons.
"H...Hands up! Drop the weapon!" A grunt ordered...
I raised my arms in a surrendering fashion.
"Spectre, restrain him!"
10 grunts, 6 Spectres... no pilots.
Simple.
The Spectre approaching, with no weapon... that's just stupid.
I grabbed the robot, and used it as a shield.
They fired, but I ducked under the machine. Sparks flied, and bullets clanked
I grabbed my R-101C from my back, and fired with my right hand. I peered up my head and aimed my rifle at every spectre.
Then, the shield fell apart, leaving me with 2 robots and 8 grunts remaining.
"Not good enough, pilot." A grunt taunted
"Lieutenant, second Titan construction will be complete in 3 minutes."
Then, they aimed at another person, to the right of me. I looked, and see Angie.
"Not gonna let you die by some grunt." She told me.
"Surround them!" The grunt ordered. The group circled us... armed with weapons.
We stood back to back. I felt her helmet on the lower half of my helmet.
"Too bad I'm shorter than you..." She whispered, "For you that is."
Great. She's 5' 10" and my head's still exposed... In a standoff...
All we need, is someone to pull the trigger.
Luckily, that person was me. My rifle firing 8.19mm Tungsten Rounds... flying at a speed faster then standard bullets. Taking down grunt after grunt.
Angie's weapon leaves a more distinguishing sound, with a faster output of lead.
In the end, all of them are dead.
"Nice job!" Angie patted me on the back.
"Militia warp signatures are down 75% percent sir!" Blisk reports
"Keep going men! We can pull out of this!" Graves encouraged
"This is Outpost 197! Our laser cannon array is being hijacked! We can't stop the firing sequence!" The radio crackled.
We see the outer lasers firing at the Sentinel...
"Damn it!" Angie cursed
"Our rear stabilizers are hit! Rudders systems are jammed!" Blisk informed
"This is Vigilant. We are moving out of formation of the Sentinel. Her course is too unpredictable." We see the Vigilant moving away from the Sentinel.
I rush over to the battle, and see Titans. Many Ogre classes.
"This is Vaughan! Titans are outnumbered 5 to 2! We need assistance!"
I rushed over to his Titan and climbed on it.
"Oh hey!" David greeted me, "Nice of you to join!"
I took out a Archer Rocket Launcher, and locked on to a Orge,
Beep, beep, beep... clear tone!
I fired the rocket, and it hit the robot tank. Unfortunately, it's still shielded.
"Damn... it's still going!" Angie reported
I jumped off the Atlas, and rushed to the Orge titan.
"JACK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"
I jumped on to it's arm, and climbed around to it's back of the head.
"Nice moves. Now bring it down."
I grabbed on to it's cover of it's nerve system, and pulled it out. I armed my rifle and fired at the internals of the machine.
Magazine after magazine.
Finally it stated to fall apart,
"TIMBER!" A pilot called out
I jumped off of the Titan, and it plummet to the ground, destroyed, and ruined.
Then, I heard a thud next to me, and look at a distorted space of air.
I grabbed at it, and fired at it. Showing a pilot, it tried to break free. But I held him down, and continued to fire at his reinforced armor.
My pistol kept shooting at. Until it was dead.
"Titan is ready. Designate a pilot." Spyglass reported.
But I can't right now, I was too tired from the adrenaline rush.
I look around and see the battle. Over and over, I see death and chaos.
How far am I'm willing to do this?
"Vice-Admrial Graves, Militia forces had been defeated. Outposts had been secured." Spyglass reported
"Roger that, all non-essential crews, head to your lifeboats. Everyone else, brace for emergency landing." Graves ordered
"Sir! The Sentinel has critical structural damage! Crash landing will ground her forever." Blisk informed
"She's still valuable Blisk. We'll strip her weapons, armor and drive systems."
"All IMC forces. The Sentinel is lost." Spyglass informed.
"This is Graves. Direct Command Personal to IMS Colossus. Designate her as Flagship of the Fleet."
"All IMC forces. There are still Militia Forces. Seek out and eliminate them before they escape."
I grabbed the tablet, and sent a Titan to Angie.
"Thanks Jack." Angie said on the radio, "I'll give you a lift."
Soon enough, Angie came over, with the Titan following.
"Get in. I'll ride it."
I shook my head, and made a one sign with my hand.
"Oh, right." Angie got inside the Titan, and I climbed up on it. The robot began to move towards the Turret Building.
"There's a dropship coming in! It's Militia!" The radio reported, "All units, take it out!"
As we arrived, the dropship just warped in.
"FIRE!" David ordered
Three titans against the drop ship.
"Jack! Scout for enemy infantry!" I jumped down and ran around, searching for enemy pilots.
I couldn't found any.
"The Drop ship is about to get away! It's still shielded!"
"This is the Vigilant, roger that. preparing guns... fire broadside!"
I ran up to the drop ship, and see pilots in it.
"Nice try pilot!" They said in the sealed ship.
But... as it lifted off, the Vigilant appeared, and open fire on it.
The drop ship suffered heavy damaged... and it start to stall... and then, it exploded.
"The enemy dropship is down!" The Vigilant reported.
"Spyglass, set a course to installation, designation: 'Boneyard'." Graves ordered on the radio.
Spyglass relied, "Boneyard location is classified."
"Override it on my authorization. 'Barker' knows the way. And we need to make sure we beat them there."
"All forces on the Outposts, immediate return to your designated ship. We are rejoining the fleet to installation 'Boneyard'. All forces from the Sentinel are rerouted to the Colossus."
IMS Vigilant
5 Minutes after the Assault on Outpost 207
I slowly walked to my room, after another mission. And I have Reina to look over.
As soon as I opened the door, I see two female. One adult, one child.
"Jack! Welcome home!" Minami greeted
"Hey Minami." I gave her a hug, "I see you met Reina."
"Yep. She's really great! I like her a lot."
Reina walked over, and told me, "You never told me you have a child."
"She's not my child. I'm just her legal guardian." I reminded her.
"But why?"
"I'm friends with her since the Revolts. Her parents too."
Minami tugged on my arm, "I'm hungry... can I get something to eat?"
I revealed something from Angie and David, a roll of tuna Nigiri1, and a box of jasmine tea bags.
She looked at it with such happiness, that she gave me a hug, "Thank you!"
I smiled, but said, "Now don't eat all of it. It's for all us."
"Really?" Reina asked, "It's for all of us?"
"Yep. Come on, let's eat!"
It became a dinner I never had before. It was like having a family. I wished... that it could continue to be like this.
War of Frontier
Assault on Sentinel - Militia pyrrhic victory (Sentinel put out of action, Militia eradicated)
Footnotes
1. R-101 - The R-101 Platform is interchangeable, from the R97 SMG, to the Longbow DMR. Just a few modifications is needed to create a new weapon class.
2. Nigiri- A type of handmade Japanese sushi. It's usually a type of sliced meat placed on a roll of rice. It's usually popular within Western restaurants.