S1-40
The upgrade and the blade
11:39 AM
09/14/2284
Planet Gysa
Dig Site facility
Music
Titanfall - OST 02
Another day, another energy injector charged.
"Well, the Remnant Fleet didn't even bother with this one." Michael was surprised.
Sarah was on the comms. "You guys were using our old shielding tech. It was experimental, but functional."
"[The old shielding tech seems like it could be of use to charge the other injectors.]" Jeeves said.
"Sorry, but it's not going anywhere. It's not mobile." Bish reported.
"[~sigh~ What a shame... We could've really used it to hide the other generators.]"
Over the communication channel, Aurora Unit 242 was heard. "We have completed our calculations."
"How much do we need to blast through it?" Samus asked.
"In order to blast through the defenses of the Remnant Fleet home planet of Taytera, you will require eight of the injectors fully charged."
Music
Titanfall - OST 03
Just then, the voice of Dr. Hammond spoke on the radio. "Michael W Johnson, are you there?"
"I'm here. What do you need, Dr. Hammond?"
"I received word of your mission to wipe out the Remnant Fleet, and I approve of this method. To help you, we will send you your last two Titans. Stand by for Titanfall!"
A couple of IMC Titans dropped in. A Ronin and a Monarch.
"[Greetings, Pilot. We are your last new Titans. I am RD-1539, your new Ronin-class Titan.]"
"[And I am OV-3206, your new Monarch-class Titan.]"
"We'll connect you two to my neural link on the way to our next destination."
12:14 PM
09/14/2284
Planet Troy
IMS Odyssey wreckage
Music
Titanfall - OST 01
"We've got trouble, guys! The Remnant Fleet knows where you are, and they're coming for you!"
"We're ready, Bish. Spyglass, how many injectors will the generator in the IMS Odyssey fill?" Michael asked.
"Currently, we have two fully charged energy injectors. The generator within the IMS Odyssey will bring us up to five."
"What about the reserve power? Could we transfer that?"
"Great idea, Michael! There's enough reserve power to bring us up to seven!" Bish commended.
Carlos and Mr. Mortar reported in. "The Hardpoints are all under our control, and I'm in position to keep C secure."
Falco and his Titan were there too. "I've got A under control."
"[Engaging Guard-Mode. XO-16 armed.]"
"Michael, Remnant Fleet forces are dropping in at your position." Spyglass transmitted.
Music
Titanfall - OST 51
A Legion-class Titan dropped in through the gaping hole in the top of the Odyssey, aiming down the Predator Cannon as Michael jumped into OV-3206's cockpit. Jeeves projected his Vortex Shield to absorb the incoming hail of lead, then fling the captured sixty-two rounds right back at it. "[Pilot detected. Validating protocols. Apex Titan upgrade: Missile Racks.]"
Jeeves had managed to doom the Legion using its own rounds, allowing Michael to perform the execution. Michael forced the enemy Titan's cockpit open, revealing the Pilot. The IMC Pilot disembarked and knocked the enemy back into the Legion's cockpit before climbing up to the Battery on top. As Michael gripped the Battery's handle, OV-3206 slapped the hatch down on the enemy Pilot, then kicked the Titan down as Michael jumped off and into the Monarch's open cockpit as it closed him in.
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Legion
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
"[Enemy Titan eliminated. Upgrade Core ready.]" The Upgrade Core was used, triggering a change to the XO-16. "[Upgrade Core: stage 1. Upgrade: Arc Rounds.]"
Another Titan dropped in. It was a Scorch.
Sid deployed a Particle Wall, causing an Incendiary Trap canister to bounce off of it. Good timing, as it would've caused massive damage.
Michael opened fire with the Rocket Salvo, which was followed up by Jeeves's Rocket Salvo. A single thermite round was caught in the Atlas-class Titan's Vortex Shield, which was immediately sent back, only to be incinerated by the Thermal Shield. Michael used his new Arc Rounds and penetrated the shield of flames, whittling down the little hull integrity that remained, dooming the Scorch.
"[It's all yours.]" As Jeeves dashed out of the way, Michael grabbed the Scorch's lid and forced it open, disembarking to knock the Pilot back down. He climbed to the Titan Battery Pack as OV-3206 winded her hand up and slapped the lid down on the enemy Pilot. The Monarch's Pilot removed the green cylinder and jumped off as his Titan kicked the Scorch down.
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Scorch
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
"[Upgrade Core Ready.]"
"It's already back up?"
"[The acquisition of a Battery combined with the higher gain of the Energy Thief Monarch kit is potentially enough to supercharge the Upgrade Core.]"
"Let's put it to good use."
"[Upgrade Core: stage 2. Upgrade: Rearm and Reload.]"
No more Titans dropped in for a while, and they were up to energy injector 7, with injector 8 at 43%.
Just then, a Ronin dropped in, accompanied by two Ions. It wasn't going well... for the Remnant Fleet.
Music
Titanfall - OST 55
Jeeves activated his Damage Core and increased his own attack output, starting out with a Rocket Salvo payload, which was captured by the first Ion's Vortex Shield, then by Jeeves's Vortex Shield, causing massive damage to the enemy Titan and allowing him to destroy it.
The Atlas-class Titan jabbed the receiving end of the Plasma Railgun into the Ion's cockpit, taking the shot and blowing a hole straight through the chassis.
CZ-9247 [Termination] Remnant Fleet Ion
CZ-9247 [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Sid was pelting the second Ion with XO-16 Chaingun rounds, but was having trouble due to its Vortex Shield. The Ogre-class Titan then got close and personal, keeping the enemy Titan's left arm out of the way while severely damaging the Ion's cockpit hatch with armor-piercing rounds, then punching into the Titan's cockpit hard enough to kill the Pilot from the impact while also killing the Titan.
VF-2968 [Termination] Remnant Fleet Ion
VF-2968 [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Michael caught the Broadsword of the Ronin before taking it while also stripping it of the Leadwall. With a swift motion, he jagged the sword into the side of the Ronin's cockpit, prying it open before disembarking.
The IMC Pilot jumped out and knocked the escaping Pilot back into the cockpit before climbing onto the top of the Ronin. As the Remnant Fleet Pilot tried to get out again, OV-3206 slammed the cockpit closed on him. Michael pulled out the Battery and hopped off as OV-3206 kicked the Ronin down.
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Ronin
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
"[Michael, I detect another Titan incoming.]"
Michael disembarked and climbed into RD-1539's cockpit. "[The sword is yours, Pilot.]"
"[Engaging Guard-Mode. XO-16 armed.]"
Michael then dashed off and headed out of the Odyssey, seeing another Remnant Fleet Ion. "[Being a Pilot of your skill level, you have the upper hand.]"
"Let's put that to the test, shall we?" Michael opened fire with the Leadwall, getting some good damage through before having to use Sword Block to try and protect himself against the Splitter Rifle.
"[Auto-Titan engaging enemy Titan. Attention, enemy Titan. power down or face destruction.]" XO-16 Chaingun rounds began pelting the Ion in the back, followed by a Cluster Missile.
"Sid, what are you doing here?! You're supposed to be guarding B!"
"[I was left in Follow-Mode.]"
RD-1539 displayed the status of all Michael's Titans.
SN-6726: ONLINE - GUARD-MODE
VF-2968: ONLINE - FOLLOW-MODE
CZ-9247: ONLINE - FOLLOW-MODE
DL-2671: ONLINE - READY TO DROP
PYR-8638: ONLINE - READY TO DROP
XS-9365: ONLINE - READY TO DROP
TE-5138: ONLINE - READY TO DROP
ZJ-7349: ONLINE - GUARD-MODE
EM-9156: ONLINE - READY TO DROP
RD-1539: ONLINE - PILOT-MODE
OV-3206: ONLINE - GUARD-MODE
"Oh. I forgot. Well, let's get the rest of you guys down here."
DL-2671: DROPPING
PYR-8638: DROPPING
XS-9365: DROPPING
TE-5138: DROPPING
EM-9156: DROPPING
Music
Titanfall - OST 71
Five fireballs fell from the sky, each exploding and leaving a Titan to land. Remnant Fleet Titans appeared to destroy them, but were ultimately destroyed themselves.
DL-2671 [Burst Core] Remnant Fleet Ronin
DL-2671 [Burst Core] Remnant Fleet Pilot
PYR-8638 [Incendiary Trap] Remnant Fleet Legion
PYR-8638 [Incendiary Trap] Remnant Fleet Pilot
XS-9365 [Laser Core] Remnant Fleet Scorch
XS-9365 [Laser Core] Remnant Fleet Pilot
TE-5138 [Predator Cannon] Remnant Fleet Ion
TE-5138 [Predator Cannon] Remnant Fleet Pilot
EM-9156 [Salvo Core] Remnant Fleet Tone
EM-9156 [Salvo Core] Remnant Fleet Pilot
VF-2968 [Termination] Remnant Fleet Ronin
VF-2968 [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
"You guys are unstoppable!" Every single one of Michael's Titan's gathered at Hardpoint Bravo, keeping it under IMC control as the last of the Odyssey's reserve power was transferred to the energy injectors.
Music
Titanfall - OST 37
"Alright, we got what we came for! Awesome work, team! Mission accomplished. We're at seven energy injectors, and we just need one more." Bish transmitted.
Spyglass got on the line. "Remnant Fleet Drop Ships have been detected entering the area. Do not leave any Remnant Fleet survivors."
As the remaining Remnant Fleet forces went to evacuate, a single one of them stood to confront Eagle-Eye 9-1. A Ronin-class Titan with purple-colored armor plating.
"[Michael, let's do this.]" Michael disembarked from RD-1539 and hopped into PYR-8638's cockpit, gaining control over his thermal weaponry. "[Pilot control online. Thermal systems functional.]"
Music
Titanfall 2 - Fold Weapon Test
As Michael went in to attack the purple Ronin, it vanished using Phase Dash and reappeared behind him, targeting EM-9156, and activating the Sword Core.
TE-5138 released a Power Shot and knocked the Ronin away, giving Michael the opportunity to attack it again. With three T-203 Thermite Launcher rounds launched at the Ronin, and with two Incendiary Traps at its feet, Michael managed to quickly doom the Ronin. With a flaming punch from the right, then the left, Michael completely eradicated the Ronin-class Titan with a concentrated Flame Core.
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Ronin
Michael [Termination] Remnant Fleet Pilot
"[Enemy Titan destroyed.]"
Music
Titanfall - OST 37
A Remnant Fleet Drop Ship and two Widows arrived to pick up the survivors. Samus arrived, her Power Suit active. "Michael, throw me at the Drop Ship!" Michael lowered a hand for Samus to climb in. She then shifted into a spherical form. The Morph Ball. Michael winded back and lobbed Samus straight into the Drop Ship. Before long, a massive thermo-nuclear explosion occurred, destroying the Drop Ship and the Widows nearby.
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Pilot
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Ion
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Ronin
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Scorch
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Tone
Samus [Power Bomb] Remnant Fleet Legion
None of the Remnant Fleet survived.
From what little remained of the crashed Drop Ship, a small energy explosion blasted some of the wreckage away, making way for a blue sphere with light blue lights to roll out. Samus shifted back out of the Morph Ball and walked back to the IMC Pilots and Titans.
Music
Titanfall 2 - Uphold the Mission
"That was a great idea, Samus. Why didn't you use that before?" Michael asked.
Adam was the one to explain over the comms. "Power Bombs have the ability to spread a high-temperature heat wave over a large area, impacting living things, which is a nice way of saying they can vaporize humans instantly. You should be well aware of how dangerous Power Bombs are, and how their devastation can't be obstructed with common materials."
"You knew that the Remnant Fleet Drop Ship was far enough away that the detonation of a Power Bomb wouldn't reach us, so you had me throw you onboard from here. You didn't want to kill any of us by accident."
"That's right." Samus nodded.
1:07 PM
09/14/2284
Demeter's moon, Odra-9
IMC Outpost 208
Music
Titanfall - OST 01
"You sure about this?" Michael asked.
"I might as well try. We're so close." A purplish rope-like energy beam launched out of the top of the left hand of Samus's Power Suit, latching onto the eighth energy injector. The beam turned red as the injector began filling up.
Then Michael noticed something. "Samus! Stop! It's hurting you!"
"I've had to do this before. I always recover." Samus was using the Grapple Voltage to use her Power Suit's energy to charge the injector!
Just as the injector reached 83%, the blue lights of Samus's Power Suit turned red, and a faint alarm could be heard within her armor. "SAMUS!"
She stopped. The Grapple Voltage detached from the injector, leaving it at 96%. The red lights of Samus's Power Suit were flickering and the alarm sound had become higher pitched and was blaring faster. Samus fell to her hand and knees, weakened by the loss of all but a portion of a single unit of her Power Suit's energy. She wearily and shakily got back on her feet before assuming a stance, with her arm cannon expanding slightly and glowing green.
Eventually, her suit pulsed a green glow, the red lights turned back to blue, and the faint alarm was no longer heard.
"What just happened?" Michael was confused at this event.
"Samus has the ability to restore her missile count and a portion of her energy. It's known as Concentration." Adam explained.
Before Michael could speak, he heard the Grapple Voltage go back up. "SAMUS!"
Samus stopped again, leaving the injector at 100% this time. "That should do it."
"Are you NUTS?!"
"You put Titan protocol 3 in your duties, right?"
"Um... Yeah?"
"Protocol 2." Uphold the Mission.
All eight energy injectors were charged. It was time to bring the fight to the Remnant Fleet.
Oscar-Victor Three-Two-Zero-Six (OV-3206)
Titan
Monarch
Titan kit
Assault Chip
Monarch kit
Energy Thief
Titanfall kit
Dome Shield
Core upgrades
Arc Rounds
Rearm and Reload
XO-16 Accelerator
Titan Camo
IMC Orange
Nose Art
Grandmaster
Weapon Camo
IMC Orange
Titan execution
Energy Thief
Romeo-Delta One-Five-Three-Nine (RD-1539)
Titan
Ronin - Regular
Titan kit
Assault Chip
Ronin kit
Thunderstorm
Titanfall kit
Dome Shield
Titan Camo
Midnight Strike
Nose Art
The Wise Man
Weapon Camo
Stoic Overcast
Titan execution
Random
{ Titan personalities }
OV-3206 - [coordinated; creative; calm; stoic; calm; focused; intellectually superior]
RD-1539 - [coordinated; calm; focused]
Well, here we are. Once this war is over, prepare for something unexpected.
See you next time.