S1-7
Emergency at Boneyard
11:27 AM
10/14/2283
Planet Leviathan
IMC Boneyard facility (Scuttled)
Music
Titanfall - OST 23
Eagle-Eye 9-1 was in orbit of planet Leviathan. Communication signal decryptions revealed that the Militia was going back to the scuttled Boneyard facility, and Michael didn't understand why the Militia were coming here. "Why would the Militia come here? There should be nothing left after you guys scuttled the place."
"I am picking up multiple faint IMC signals. Perhaps there were multiple fragments of IMC technology that remained functional." Spyglass reported.
"Fair enough. Dane, you got anything?"
Dane and his Titan were already on the field, examining some of the leftover tech. "Found an old IMC Titan Datacore, and it looks like it's still working. Let's see here... QS-6947...? I think I remember that Titan. Jeeves, what do you make of this?"
"[IMC Ogre-class Titan Quebec-Sierra Six-Nine-Four-Seven. Cross-referencing linked Pilot with IMC database information.]"
"Right. Vanessa, you ready?"
Through Michael's neural link came Vanessa's voice. "[Affirmative.]"
"I think I know a good place here. Stand by."
Music
Metroid: Other M - Sector 3 Main Theme
"[Pilot-to-Titan video feed established. I see where you are referring to. Leave me in Guard-Mode on top of that skull and I will provide support fire.]"
"Right. I'm opening the door for you now." An IMC Grunt climbed into the control seat as Michael left the Widow's cockpit and exited the ship with Vanessa.
"[Are you certain we will be successful in eliminating all Militia forces?]"
"Some day. Don't worry about it. Protocol 2, right?"
"[Affirmative. I will remain here. Assist the others.]"
"You got it."
Dane saw where Vanessa stood, seeing Michael's stroke of genius. "You got your Titan up there?! Michael, that's a great idea!"
"[I see another location for a similar purpose.]" Jeeves began climbing the giant skull, with Dane watching from the ground. "[Protocol 2: Uphold the Mission. Ready to intercept any Militia forces in range. Targeting range: 381.6 meters. Plasma Railgun armed.]"
"Nicely done, Jeeves."
"[Thank you, Pilot.]"
"All IMC Widows are to leave the area immediately, threats detected, and I do not mean the Flyers." Spyglass reported. The Widows warped out, leaving the IMC ground forces to wait for the enemy.
Music
Titanfall - OST 43
Suddenly, a small fleet of Militia Drop Ships jumped in, releasing Militia Pilots.
"We've got hostiles! Open fire!" Dane ordered.
The IMC forces fired on the Militia Pilots, wiping out two-thirds of them.
IMC Pilot [R-101C Carbine] Militia Pilot
SN-6726 [Quad Rocket] Militia Pilot
Michael [Spitfire LMG] Militia Pilot
CZ-9247 [Plasma Railgun] Militia Pilot
"[Two enemy Pilots remain in the area. Recommend locating and eliminating them.]" Vanessa reported over the radio.
"Copy that, Vanessa. C'mon, Jeeves!"
"[Very well, I will assist you.]"
Music
Metroid: Other M - Ice Beam Skirmish In Sector 3 (Battle Theme 7)
"[Hostile Titanfall detected. IMC forces, proceed with prejudice.]" Vanessa warned.
"I see a lone Pilot. I'll take him out." Michael jumped off the giant skull, landing on the sandy terrain before activating his Cloak.
As the IMC Pilot approached the Militia Pilot, he heard his Titan's voice in his head. "[Second hostile Titanfall detected at your location.]"
Michael attacked the Pilot from behind, but was countered and thrown down on the outside concrete surface of one of the facility's subterranean structures, with his Cloak having run out, rendering him visible.
He looked up, seeing a fireball falling from orbit, then realized that he was at its landing point. Michael tried to roll out of the way, but didn't entirely make it. A Militia Atlas-class Titan crashed down, smashing Michael's shooting arm paper flat. From the enormous surge of pain, he let out a bloodcurdling scream.
Music
Metroid: Other M - Final Mission Resolve
"[My Pilot is under attack! Michael Johnson's shooting arm has been crushed by a falling Militia Atlas-class Titan! Requesting immediate assistance!]"
"Sending emergency medical extraction team, effective immediately." Spyglass responded over the radio.
Just then, a fully charged Plasma Railgun blast slammed into the Militia Titan's left knee servo as it aimed an XO-16 Chaingun at the Pilot pinned under its foot, completely disrupting its balancing system.
Two IMC Widows appeared and landed in separate locations while Dane, within his Titan's cockpit, distracted the enemy Titan. The first Widow, filled with IMC medical staff, landed near Michael, who had lost consciousness, and was losing a significant amount of blood. The second simply went to his Titan to recover it.
1:47 PM
10/14/2283
Planet Vez-2 - IMC HQ
Medical bay
Music
Doctor Who - 10th Doctor Theme
Michael awoke in the medical bay of the IMC HQ, feeling groggy as he tried to sit up. "Ugh... Where... am I?"
"The IMC HQ's medical station."
Michael looked up, seeing Spyglass and Dane. "You took quite the loss out there."
"Loss? Did they... Did they destroy Vanessa? Did you at least recover her Datacore?"
"No, Vanessa's alright. Don't you remember what happened on the planet Leviathan?"
Michael pried his memories. "I... I think I remember... getting my leg broken by a malfunctioning Marvin left over from scuttling the place years ago?" The shock and the blood-loss had affected his memory formation.
"Negative. Your arm was crushed by a Militia Atlas-class Titan. Please survey what is in the place of your right arm." Michael looked at his right arm, and what he saw in its place... left him speechless. "While you were unconscious, our medical staff and mechanics modified this BRD-01 'Spectre' Combat Drone limb to replace the arm you lost. It has been bonded with your bone structure and nervous system in order to ensure full prosthetic functionality."
"Once the medical team clears you to leave the E-R, we'll head to the Training Grounds and see how your new arm holds out, sound good?"
Michael tested his new arm with basic movements, getting perfect response. "And the Datacore you found at the Boneyard facility?" He asked.
"Returned to its Pilot. Turns out, he didn't get a replacement Titan. He cancelled it. He's happy to see the Electrifier again."
"The 'Electrifier'?" Michael chuckled a bit.
"Correct. Pilot Charles Heatherton's Ogre-class Titan, QS-6947, was armed with an Arc Cannon, and his Pilot requested a specially conductive alloy to comprise the Electrifier's armor, which would absorb the EMP from any Arc weaponry and allow it to be released through either the Arc Cannon or the Vortex Shield. An impressive display of creativity."
"Glad he got his friend back." Dane added.
An IMC medical officer then came in and gave him the good news, and there was no bad news to share. "Alright, Michael. You're all clear. But before you can go back into battle, you should have Captain Dane Smithsonian examine your capabilities with the prosthetic arm."
"I know. He told me." The Pilot got out of what looked like a hospital bed before heading out the door.
"Michael, hold on."
"What's wrong, Spyglass?"
"Perhaps your friends would like to know of your... condition."
"Good idea. I haven't seen them in a while. Hey, Dane, how would you like to meet my childhood friends?"
"Why not? Got nothing else to do today." Dane shrugged.
Charles Heatherton
Primary
R-101C Carbine - (HCOG) - (Extended Magazine)
Sidearm
RE-45 Autopistol
Anti-Titan
Mag Launcher
Tactical
Cloak
Ordinance
Arc Grenade
Tier 1
Enhanced Parkour Kit
Tier 2
Guardian Chip
Quebec-Sierra Six-Nine-Four-Seven (QS-6947)
(The Electrifier)
Chassis
Ogre
Primary
Arc Cannon - (Capacitor)
Tactical
Vortex Shield
Ordinance
Rocket Salvo
Tier 1
Dash Quickcharger
Tier 2
Big Punch
Insignia
Vortex Shield
OS voice
Jeeves
Well, that was an interesting chapter to do.
Oof... His arm was flattened. Well, he should get better.
See you next time.