I was on my way to my bay - for the second time - when an announcement of sorts suddenly blared out. Which startled me.
"Attention fighters, enemies have been sighted at Hellion Crater. We request of you to head to your respective bays and prepare for battle."
Hellion Crater? I have never heard of that place before. But many of the fighters started to head to the garage, where all the bays are.
I didn't hesitate to do the same. No wonder we are at war, everyone around me is going in the same direction, presumably for the same reason.
When I got to my bay and entered it, I saw a box sitting next to my mech. A white and purple/pink cube with a lid that looks like it can separate from the body. The whole thing seems like it's made of a strong metal. Steel or something.
I don't know how this got here, nor do I want to care about it. It's in my bay, so I'll take it regardless.
On the lid, is a small display with the word "Starter" on it. So... Starter gear? What can they be? Maybe a new weapon? Or a vehicle part? Let's see...
I pull the lid upwards and looked inside. 4 items are immediately visible: 2 of them are little computer chips, a piece of armour for my chest, and... some sort of tube?
Taking out the items and putting the box to the side, I look at the chips more closely. Both are about 2 inches in length, and square shaped. One of them has an icon that resembles a speaker. The other has "HUD" on it. Both the icon and the text
are on the centre of their flat tops.
I'm not sure how to use them, but I think they might come useful, so I'll just put them to the side. But taking the armour, I put it on my chest. Just like the helmet, it adjusts itself to fit me. Not only that, but can feel it creating straps around
my shoulders and torso, making it secure too.
Lastly, this...tube...thing. A solid metal cylinder shaped tube. But as I hold it in my right hand, tightly, some familiar particles come out of one end. These particles compress into something long, flat, sharp, pointy, and 'shocking'. I immediately
realised what this is:
A tesla sword.
The tube thing seems to be the handle. And whenever I hold it, wanting to use it, the blade comes out. It can also be retracted back into the handle when not needed. Which will be useful.
But back to the chips. I remember Lava saying he had a comunicator, a passive gadget. Could these chips be passive gadgets? How do I use them?
I take my helmet off and examined it. I noticed some indented squares on the outside. They seem to be the same shape and size as the chips...
Taking the one with the 'HUD' on it and holding it closer to one of the indents, it opened up! Which I wasn't expecting. I plugged the chip inside, the slot closing soon after. Did that do something?
I put my helmet back on, and I immediately saw one difference: A transparent screen moved in front of my eyes. It's displaying all sorts of things, while at the same time, not blocking my view too much.
So I just install a chip in my helmet and they improve it? Like an upgrade? I'll find out sooner or later. But I think I should do the same for the other chip, the one with the icon.
Picking it up, my HUD screen immediately highlights it, telling me it's name: "Communicator Microchip" The text following the chip as I move it around in front of me. That's so awesome!
A piece of text appears near the bottom-right of my screen, saying "Available slots: 4". So I can have up to 5 chips at once? I wonder how many different chips like these there are...
What I want to find out, is if it's possible to install a chip while wearing the helmet. I installed the HUD Microchip (I presume) while it was off, so if I can do this, it can save a lot of time.
Conveniently, my HUD showed my helmet, including where the installed chip is, and the rest of the available slots. Not only that, but as I move the other chip behind my head, that also appears.
It's like my gear itself is helping me install it.
"And that is only one of the functions of the helmet you will be using." I remember Cray saying. I knew it is true already, but this is just another point proving that robots never lie.
Using what I got, I quickly installed the other chip. My HUD soon showed "Ozone AB - Active" in the centre, but it quickly moved to the top right of my view. It seems to have an immediate affect.
This must be the communicator doing its job. That text that just popped up must be my name, how can it not? But three more names appeared underneath mine:
Lava F - Active
Cray - Busy
Sky R - Busy
I recognise these names, they're all the people I've actively talked to ever since I joined. They're also in the order I've first met them, either that's the case or it's sorted differently and it is coincidentally that order.
Either way, I've got some people that I can contact. I don't think calling Sky or Cray will work, they're busy. But Lava... I think I'll give him a call.
The other names disappeared while "calling..." appeared next to Lava. So just like my gun, I can just think of an action, and it will actually happen. I can get used to this.
"Ozone? I didn't think you'd learn how to use your comunicator so quickly." Heh, what can I say?
"Problem?"
"Um...uh, no. It's not problematic, I'm just surprised about how quickly you learn. Did your father tell you or something?" Hmm...truth or lie...
"Nah, I figured it out myself."
"Really? Wow, I thought you'd need a teacher to teach you how to use the microchips."
"Evidently, I don't."
"That is true. Anyway, do you need something? You did call me after all."
"Well, two reasons. One: I was testing out my gadgets. Two: Do you recommend that I use a vehicle?"
"You're going to the upcoming battle?"
"Well, I do have to start somewhere."
"You haven't even been here for a day, and you're already going to battle?" He already asked that...
"Challenge accepted."
"Well, considering how fast you learn, just be careful out there."
"Will do. Oh, and what is this 'Hellion Crater'?"
"One of the places on Mars where the crystals are common. Don't worry about being on Mars on foot, your helmet will provide the oxygen you need."
"I'll keep that in mind. Ending the call."
With that call finished, I don't think I'll be contacting anyone else soon. All names, including my own, quickly disappearing.
"Two minutes until launch." That same announcement called out.
I want to be a part of this battle. Piloting my mech. It may not be much, compared to other vehicles, but it's better than nothing.
"You are now assigned for the upcoming battle, board your desired vehicle, and prepare for launch." That announcement seemed like it's directed at me.
I should do what it says, even if it is just an automation.
And now, we wait...
Auther's note: At last, a real battle! And Ozone's in it. Will he survive though?
Here's the bio for Lava. It may not be much, but I might rewrite it later in the story.
Basic information
* Name: Lava Fireblock
* Age: 37 years old.
* Natural height: 5'10 (1.78m)
* Preferred Style: Defence, thesefighters let their enemies come to them. With electroshields, they can prove to be a big resistance against any attack. They are usually the last line.
Characteristics
- Skin tone: Tanned
- Eye colour: Blue
- Hair colour: Brown
- Accent: British
History
Nothing is known about Lava's past. However, that topic may arise some point later, but it isn't guaranteed.
Personality
Lava is a kind man. Despite looking intimidating, he is friendly. Especially towards his allies. He's happy to help others, give advice, or just keep them company.
He is hard to anger. Even when there's a group of enemies in front of him, his defensive style will allow him to hold his ground.
And now for the 1 review I got:
Guest (Chapter 10): "You know what's fun? In the most recent update, Roboclans Alpha, you can actually see our mother Earth (during the tutorial - from space cam and always through mothership's front window) being ravaged in the war for protonium-511.
Also, you can now see (during the tutorial again), that Cray has some sort of thrusters on it's legs and arms, somewhat like an Iron Man, to move around in the mothership. By the way, the second planet, where Arena battles (for protonium) are
taking places is named GJ 1214b.
Thank you for the spiritual support, I'll try to finish, translate and post first chapter of the "Megabot, I choose you!" ASAP (although it may take awhile)."
Rynowm: "I've played the update, and saw what's on Earth. There are definitely wars going on, probably nuclear wars and such.
Thrusters of sorts, eh? That makes sense, given that the mothership is in outer space and in turn, no gravity. But in the grand-mothership, there IS gravity, so that could be a problem for Ozone when working on his mech.
I knew what the other planet's name is, but think about it: If Lava said that to Ozone, he'd wonder why it has such a weird name."