S1: The Unique IMC Pilot

by IMC Librarian

Michael W Johnson, found and raised by Spyglass unit #826591740-A, grows up to become an IMC Pilot, but soon discovers that he is more than that. More than a Pilot, more than a soldier, more than anyone knows, even himself. He is endowed with a destiny that will change his life and the lives of those around him for good.

10. CH9

S1-9
Welcome to Eagle-Eye 9-1

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3:57 PM
11/04/2283

Planet Klirix
Zone 18

Music
Titanfall - OST 03

An attack on IMC territory was reported to Eagle-Eye 9-1 since it was the closest squadron in the area. Spyglass reported the situation. "Eagle-Eye 9-1, Zone 18 is under attack. You are the closest squadron in the Frontier, and reinforcements will be inbound to your location after refueling at planet Victor. ETA: 15 minutes. We also have a Gen 10 Pilot in the facility, and his Atlas-class Titan is staying out of sight for the time being."

"We're en route to planet Klirix. All units are ready to drop." Michael reported.

Dane began the jump sequence. "We will arrive at Zone 18 in 3... 2... 1... mark." The squadron arrived at the IMC robotics facility on planet Klirix, but soon came under attack before any units could drop in.

Music
Titanfall - OST 39

"This is Eagle-Eye 9-1 Widow Delta-Seven! We are under attack! I repeat! We are under attack!"

A Titan was heard on the comms. "[Attention, IMC Eagle-Eye 9-1 Widow Delta-Seven. I will provide support fire.]"

Music
Titanfall - OST 21

Rockets started pelting the Militia vessel in the thrusters, making it lose altitude before crashing into the area. "Auto-Titan, thank you for your assistance. We're landing now."

Music
Titanfall - OST 53

"[Acknowledged. Pilot in jeopardy. Requesting assistance.]" The sounds of bullets and rockets hitting the Titan's hull could be heard over the radio. "[Warning: I am under attack by multiple Titans.]"

In response, a new Pilot was heard. "I'm on my way, buddy!"

"Whoever is on this channel, identify yourself!" Michael ordered.

"This is IMC Pilot Carlos Gaust! My partner is TZ-1636, and if you can get me to my Titan, I would REALLY appreciate it!"

"All Pilots, prepare for Titan drop!" Dane commanded.

With the Pilots embarking in their Titans on the Widows, the Grunts onboard took the controls and dropped the Pilots and Titans off, allowing them to assist the 10th Gen Pilot in the area.

With the IMC Titans dropping in, Carlos jumped on a certain Stryder-class Titan; SN-6726. "Don't worry. You'll get to your Titan soon enough. Just put it in Follow-Mode and we'll meet sooner."

"You got it."

"[I am detecting an incoming IMC Auto-Titan.]" Vanessa reported.

An IMC Atlas-class Titan was seen approaching the group, firing missiles from its Quad Rocket. Carlos jumped off Michael's Titan and was caught in the Atlas Titan's hand as the cockpit opened for it to place him inside.

Music
Metroid: Other M - Battle Theme 1

"[Welcome back, Pilot. I've kept the seat warm for you.]"

"It's time to show these guys what a Gen 10 IMC Pilot can do!"

"We're holding out! They weren't expecting our arrival!" Michael transmitted.

"Spectres, you can come out of hiding! Destroy the Militia!" What seemed like a swarm of IMC BRD-01 'Spectre' Combat Drones started flooding out of the building TZ-1636 was hiding in before attacking the Militia Titans with Anti-Titan weapons, ordinance, and Rodeo maneuvers using Spitfire LMGs, R-101C Carbines, and R-97 SMGs.

Any Militia Pilots that disembarked were killed on the spot, and any Militia Titans that released Electric Smoke were shoved and kept out of the cloud while the Spectres onboard tore their circuits to shreds.

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IMC Spectre [R-97 Compact SMG] Militia Atlas
IMC Spectre [R-97 Compact SMG] Militia Pilot
IMC Spectre [R-101C Carbine] Militia Stryder
IMC Pilot [Titan punch] Militia Pilot
IMC Spectre [Archer Heavy Archer] Militia Atlas
IMC Spectre [Archer Heavy Archer] Militia Pilot
IMC Spectre [Spitfire LMG] Militia Ogre
IMC Spectre [Spitfire LMG] Militia Pilot
IMC Spectre [Mag Launcher] Militia Stryder
IMC Spectre [Mag Launcher] Militia Pilot
Carlos [Quad Rocket] Militia Ogre
Carlos [Quad Rocket] Militia Pilot

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"I almost feel sorry for the Militia. Almost." Dane commented.

"You haven't seen nothin' yet!"

"[Activating Damage Core.]" Carlos had engaged his Titan's Damage Core!

"Alright, Vanessa. You and Carlos deal with the Militia Pilots that eject. Everyone else, assist the Spectres and destroy those Titans." Michael disembarked from his Stryder-class Titan as Carlos unloaded on the Militia, getting crazy shots and firing off a Cluster Missile as the Stryder-class Auto-Titan launched a payload of Slaved Warheads.

"IMC reinforcements will arrive in 3... 2... 1... mark." An entire IMC fleet warped in above the facility, destroying every Militia unit in sight.

"We've got friendlies!" Dane exclaimed.

In a matter of minutes, the area was clear and the IMC had secured victory, and there were no Militia survivors for any Drop Ship to try and retrieve.

Music
Titanfall 2 - Uphold the Mission

"Thanks for the help, guys." Carlos praised.

"It's our duty to help fellow IMC units in need." Michael said, saluting.

"I can respect that, Michael."

"Another good victory for us. We'll need increased security here to prevent future Militia attacks." Dane suggested.

"Right. Spyglass, you get any of that?" Michael asked.

"Affirmative. I am sending IMC mechanics to construct heavy defensive systems at your location. Mission accomplished. Return to HQ for debriefing."

"Got it, Spyglass."

"So, you're this IMC Pilot our Vice Admiral found as an infant some time before Ex-Vice Admiral Marcus Graves defected to the Militia?" Carlos questioned.

"That's me. Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation Pilot Michael W Johnson, linked to Stryder-class Titan Sierra-November Six-Seven-Two-Six and member of IMC squadron Eagle-Eye 9-1 under the command of Captain Dane C Smithsonian."

"Quite a mouthful, and quite the life you've been given." Carlos noted.

"They may not have been leading me to become a Pilot in any way, but it became my dream, and now I live that dream every day of my life."

"You're too dedicated to this stuff for your own good." Dane stated.

4:38 PM
11/04/2283

Planet Vez-2 - IMC HQ
Briefing room

"Pilots, I commend you all on a successful mission. Assisting a fellow Pilot and defending IMC territory while taking no friendly casualties is an exceptional accomplishment. You are all dismissed until further notice."

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Carlos Gaust

Primary
CAR SMG - (HCOG) - (Counterweight)

Sidearm
Hammond P2011

Anti-Titan
Mag Launcher

Tactical
Active Radar Pulse

Ordinance
Arc Mine

Tier 1
Quick Reload Kit

Tier 2
Guardian Chip

Tango-Zulu One-Six-Three-Six (TZ-1636)
Mr. Mortar

Chassis
Atlas

Primary weapon
Quad Rocket - (Rapid Fire)

Tactical ability
Particle Wall

Ordinance
Cluster Missile

Tier 1
Tactical Reactor

Tier 2
Survivor

Insignia
Interstellar

OS voice
Jeeves

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See you next time.