Winning Vote:
[X] Plan Split Teams
-[X] Londo Bell, Strike, Kyrios, Deathscythe, Shenlong, Nemo Squad, Leo Squad, and Getter Robo on attack
-[X] Remainder remain in defensive position around spring.
August UE 0083
Spring of Eterna, Cephiro
You are Murrue Ramius, and you've been in way over your head ever since the
Archangel was transported to Cephiro along the
Nadesico and the
Ra Cailum.
At least you know what to shoot at.
"Valiants, Sledgehammers, fire! Keep the magical creatures away from the spring!" You order.
You feel the hull shudder as the ship's railguns and missile tubes bark death at the enemy constructs.
"Ma'am, the Jeeg Team and Build Angels are moving to engage the newly emerged Haniwa Phantoms!" Ensign Buskirk reports.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJwhGiXszXI
"Dynamite Kick!" You hear Kenji Kusanagi yell over the Londo Bell freq.
You take a glance at one of the video feeds from the Build Angels to see Steel Jeeg crash into the head of one of the Haniwa Phantoms with a diving kick. It crumbles into pieces from the force of impact, but there are several more around it.
"Kenji, try to drive the Haniwas over to where the rest of the enemies are, we need to buy the Magic Knights as much time as possible!" Tsubaki urges Kenji.
"Got it, Tsubaki. Come on you ugly creeps! Come and get me!" Kenji has Steel Jeeg bang on its own chest like a gorilla to provoke the Haniwas into following it, and leads the rest of them into the utter mess that is the wider battle occurring around the spring.
Chaos roll-do the enemies stay focused on their objectives?
Roll Xd6 for each faction involved, with X being larger proportional to the amount of forces committed to the battle
Larger numbers in general are good as long as no one enemy faction rolls significantly higher than the other enemies or the Solar Vanguard's roll
Solar Vanguard Roll
6d6 + 2
3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 3 = 18
18 + 2 = 20
Alcyone Forces Roll
4d6 + 2
2 + 1 + 6 + 3 = 12
12 + 2 = 14
Council Forces Roll
5d6 + 3
5 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 2 = 15
15 + 3 = 18
Haniwa Phantoms Roll
3d6 + 1
4 + 2 + 4 = 10
10 + 1 = 11
Results: The Haniwa Phantoms are annihilated in the crossfire, Alcyone and the Council forces devolve into a battle of attrition after the advance Solar Vanguard force tricks them into charging at each other. Some of Alcyone's forces continue to attack the spring, while the Council leaders turn their attention to the
Nadesico
"Charge!" You hear Amuro Ray shout over a squad freq.
Amuro's Gustav Karl, the Zeta Gundam, the ZZ Gundam, Roux's Strike Zeta, Fa's ReZEL, the Strike, the Gundam Kyrios, the Deathscythe and Shenlong Gundams, Getter Robo, and the Nemo and Leo squads charge into the chaos, firing their weapons at anything that doesn't look like it was made in the Earth Sphere. They're joined shortly by Jeeg Team and the Build Angels, having managed to disengage the Haniwa Phantoms and rejoin a friendly group.
Neither Alcyone and her constructs nor the Council forces take kindly to the new interlopers, quickly annihilating the clay creatures that have an odd resemblance to Japanese yokai.
You turn your attention back to the defense of the spring.
"What's the situation?" You ask.
"We seem to be holding the line for now. However, the Tierens are running low on ammunition, and ensign Peries' Tieren Taozi in particular is badly damaged." Natarle reports.
"Take them back onboard for resupply, and then-"
You're interrupted by an urgent report from ensign Argyle.
"Ma'am, one of the Council machines has broken off from the larger battle. It's charging the
Nadesico at high speed!"
"Gottfrieds, Helldarts, interceptive fire!" You order.
The
Archangel's primary beam cannons fire first, four emerald beams lancing out in an attempt to deter what you now recognize at what's been designated as the Graffiti Robot. The enemy Super Robot jukes out of the way of the beams with an agility that belies its size. It then proceeds to soak the follow-up volley of Helldart missiles while posing like an old-school tokusatsu villain with nary a scratch on its armor.
"Shit, fire, fire!" The leader of the GN-X squadron yells.
GN-X squad vs Graffiti Robot
GN-X squad attempts to catch the Graffiti Robot in a pincer attack
vs
Armor DC 18 = 10 Ability + 8 Armor
Roll 1d10 + 7 Ability + 2 (Combat Maneuver)
Roll 4
4 + 7 + 2 = 13
Graffiti Robot retaliates
vs
Mobility DC 13 = 7 Ability + 6 Mobility
Roll 1d10 + 10 Ability
Roll 3
3 + 10 = 13
Result: GN-X squad does no damage, Graffiti Robot destroys one GN-X in response
The GN-Xs split into two groups of three and charge at the Graffiti Robot from two different angles, firing their GN beam rifles at it. The Graffiti Robot
slouches as the red beam rounds scatter harmlessly against some kind of energy barrier it has. Realizing what is likely to happen next, the GN-Xs disperse in different directions, but it's a second too late as the Graffiti Robot ignites its wrist-mounted energy blades and charges at the closest mobile suit. The GN-X in question is in the middle of drawing its beam saber when both of its arms are hacked off at the shoulders, followed by the legs, before the Graffiti Robot kicks what's left into the air and slices the Tau Drive, causing it to explode.
"Hollands!" One of the GN-X pilots yells in dismay.
You are Stella Loussier, and right now, you only see red.
"You heartless bastard!" You yell over an open frequency as you charge at the Graffiti Robot at full throttle.
"Damn it, Graham, you and your people help her!" You hear not-Neo Roanoke order over the squad freq.
Destiny Gundam and Flags vs Graffiti Robot
Stella charges the Graffiti Robot with the Destiny's anti-ship sword
vs
Armor DC 18 = 10 Ability + 8 Armor
Roll 1d10 + 9 Ability + 5 (10 Will) + 3 (Extended)
Roll 5
5 + 9 + 5 + 3 = 22
Energy Barrier activated
Flags attack with railguns
vs
Armor DC 18 = 10 Ability + 8 Armor
Roll 1d10 + 6 Ability + 4 (9 Will)
Roll 6
6 + 6 + 4 = 14
Graffiti Robot retaliates and attacks the Flags
vs
Mobility DC 17 = 6 Ability + 8 Mobility + 2 (8 Will)
Roll 1d10 + 10 Ability
Roll 8
8 + 10 = 18
Howard Mason Survival Roll-DC 7
Roll 6
Results: The Graffiti Robot takes moderate damage, but is able to destroy one of the Flags in its counterattack. Howard Mason is killed in action.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52bliYUhVd0
"DIE!" You yell as you close in on the Graffiti Robot.
You fire a few rounds from the Destiny Gundam's beam rifle and are unsurprised when they splash harmlessly against the enemy Super Robot's energy shield. You unlimber the Destiny Gundam's anti-ship beam sword and bring it down with as much force as your mobile suit can muster. It clashes against the energy shield for a few seconds before actually managing to break through. The pilot of the Graffiti Robot evidently didn't expect this, and is unable to evade in time, only managing to jerk his machine slightly to the side as you carve into the enemy Super Robot's side.
The Graffiti Robot backs off a bit and seems quite peeved as it turns its gaze to you. Its attention is drawn away by the impact of railgun rounds against its energy shield, and you turn to see Graham Aker's Custom Flag and his two wingmen beside him, all in flight mode, firing their weapons at the enemy Super Robot. The Graffiti Robot charges forward, unfolding a hidden beam cannons in its palms as it fires at the Flags. Graham and one of his wingmen are able to evade the ensuing salvo. Ghraham's other wingman is not so fortunate, as a round clips it in the leg. As the pilot tries to regain control, the Graffiti Robot ignites one of its wrist blades and charges forward.
"Captain! Believe in the power of the Flag!"
Those are the last words of Graham's wingman as the Graffiti Robot cuts his mobile suit in half, the pieces falling and exploding in midair.
"HOWARD!" Graham shouts in horror.
The Graffiti Robot turns its attention back toward you. Then you detect an audio transmission coming from it on an open frequency.
"Ah, Variable Phase Shift Armor, a hyper-deuterion engine 3 years ahead of schedule, I should have realized that you're a remnant from our latest conquest. I was wondering how you inferiors had managed to put something like this together during the first war with PLANT." An arrogant, drawling voice taunts you.
"What the hell do you want with us?" You ask venomously.
"To conquer your reality, of course." This transmission comes from the Super Robot that resembles an armored knight as it sidles up next to its compatriot. "However, we are willing to show some leniency under the current circumstances. Hand over the Fugitive, allow us to kill the Magic Knights and take their Escudo, and we will take you all in as our underlings in our conquest of your dimension."
"Fugitive? What are you talking about?" Captain Noa tries to play dumb.
The pilot of the Knight Robot sighs in exasperation.
"Don't try to play coy with me, I refer to the Super Pilot with the surname of Ayana in your employ. Hand her over for summary execution along with our stolen property, and you shall be spared."
"So you consider her a fugitive even though she hadn't been born yet? You jerks!" Captain Misumaru says indignantly.
"Alas, her lineage doomed her the moment her parents unlocked the secrets of our dimensional travel technology. Among the many sins one can commit against the Council of the Veil, that is among the most unforgivable. Along with, of course, her hijacking the Super Robot she now uses along with its external control components." The Graffiti Robot's pilot says smugly.
"External control-you don't even see the copilots as human?!" Captain Ramius says in a furious tone. Bless her heart.
"A consequence of their escape before they could be completed. Now, would you kindly hand over the Fugitive and her stolen property, or will we have to take them by force? We know they're aboard the
Nadesico." The Knight Robot says pompously.
Tactical Update
The Haniwa Phantoms have been annihilated
Alcyone's forces and Council forces are in a stalemate around the spring, and are not paying attention to the Solar Vanguard forces there
The 'mobile suit' abomination is participating in the attack on Alcyone's forces
The Knight Robot and the Graffiti Robot are 'negotiating' to try and take Mira, the Rose, and the girls
The Knight Robot and the Graffiti Robot are in range of all three ships' weapons
Alcyone's attacks on the spring have petered off to focus on the Council forces
Available Forces
HRL Experimental Unit
-1 Tieren High Mobility Type, 1 Tieren Taozi (1000/4000 HP), and 3x Tieren Ground Type
-Pilots: Sergei Smirnov (CO), Soma Peries and HRL conscript pilot x3
Londo Bell Unit
-Amuro's Gustav Karl, the Zeta Gundam, Fa's support ReZEL, the ZZ Gundam, and Roux's Strike Zeta
-Pilots: Amuro Ray, Kamille Bidan, Fa Yuiry, Judau Ashta, and Roux Louka
Strike Gundam
-Pilot: Kira Yamato
Skygrasper 1
-Pilot: Mu La Flaga
Aestivalis Unit
-Aestivalis x6
-Pilots: Akito Tenkawa, Gai Daigoji, Ryoko Subaru, Hikaru Amano, Izumi Maki, and Akatskui Nagare
Uruz Squad
-ARX-7 Arbalest, M9 Command Type, and M9 Sniper Type
-Pilots: Sosuke Sagara, Melissa Mao, and Kurz Weber
Gundam Kyrios
-Pilot: Allelujah Haptism
Gundam Deathscythe
-Pilot: Duo Maxwell
Shenlong Gundam
-Pilot: Chang Wufei
Graham Aker and Wingmen
-Flag (Graham Custom) and Flag
-Pilots: Graham Aker and Daryl Dodge
Jegan Squad
-Jegan x6
-Pilots: Londo Bell Veteran x6
Nemo Squad
-Nemo x6
-Pilots: Londo Bell Veteran x6
Leo Squad
-Leo x8
-Pilots: Specials pilot x3, OZ pilot x5
GN-X Squad
-GN-X x5
-Pilots: EFF pilot x5
Jeeg Team
-Big Shooter, Steel Jeeg
-Pilots: Tsubaki Tamashiro, Kenji Kusanagi
Build Angels
-Build Angel Jet x3
-Pilots: Yagyuu, Saotome, Mido
Getter Robo
-Pilots: Ryoma, Hayato, and Benkei
The Rose is aboard the
Nadesico with Mira and the girls, but unavailable to use at the moment due to her current emotional distress.
What is your plan of attack?
[ ] "Go to hell!"
-Blindside the Knight Robot and Graffiti Robot with the
Nadesico's Gravity Blast and the
Archangel's Lohengrin. The
Ra Cailum will provide suppressing fire with all available weapons.
-All deployed forces will dogpile these two enemy Super Robots afterwards
[ ] "Can we think about this?"
-Pretend that the ship captains are divided over the topic to stall for time while everyone else gets into position, then attack during an 'argument'.
[ ] Write-in
-Plan name must be a verbal response to the enemy pilots
-Please specify what the ships will do, and what deployed forces will do
A/N:
For once I was able to put most of what I envisioned for this chapter in, though I'm not proud of the first part. Anyway, please vote, discuss, and critique!