Winning Vote:
[X] Voltes V
[X] Combattler V
[X] Jegan x20
[X] GN-XIII x18
[X] Taurus x15
[X] No
January UE 0084
Merida Island
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joO3jyU67TI
You are Kurz Weber, and you observe the horizon in anticipation of Amalgam's invasion. Multiple flashes of light get your attention, and you zoom in to see smoke contrails going up.
"Ah, hell, they're firing missiles at us!" You yell over the all freq.
Everyone not already in cover immediately scrambles to get under something solid as no less than 18 cruise missiles close in on the island. HQ's point defense cannons open up in an attempt to intercept them.
Missile defense roll-Roll 1d8
Roll 8
Result: 12 Missiles are shot down. Damage to facilities is minimized, no casualties
HQ's 8 point defense cannons fill the sky with flak rounds, and a second later, there are 12 explosions in the air, heralding the destruction of 12 missiles. The remaining 6 missiles slam into either the island's wilderness or facilities that had already been evacuated or written off.
"Everybody still alive?" Mao asks over the squad freq.
The other members of Uruz Squad sound off, yourself included, and to your surprise and relief, no one was killed in the barrage.
"Here they come!" An M9 pilot from a different squad yells.
You turn to see a number of transports pull up to the beach and disgorge Savages, Codarls, Venoms, and a new type of AS Intelligence identifies as 'Eligors'...along with 6 Behemoths wading up to the shore behind them.
"Ah hell, it was already a trial and a half to deal with the Behemoth in Tokyo, and that was
with the Arbalest." You gripe.
"True, but we've got some heavy hitters of our own this time." Mao points out.
You turn back to see Combattler V and Voltes V combine and emerge from their hiding places.
"All forces, fire at will!" A Taurus pilot yells as the other reinforcements the Solar Vanguard sent emerge from hiding and fire on Amalgam's forces.
Amalgam vs Mithril
Opposed rolls-both sides roll 1d100 with modifiers for unit composition
Mithril Roll
Roll 1d100 + 7 (Uruz Squad) + 6 (M9s) + 2 (Trainer Savages) + 6 (Jegans) + 6 (Tauruses) + 7 (GN-XIIIs) + 8 (Combattler V) + 8 (Voltes V)
Roll 75
75 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 8 = 125
Amalgam Roll
Roll 1d100 + 4 (Savages) + 6 (Codarls) + 7 (Venoms) + 8 (Gates) + 8 (Eligors) + 10 (Behemoths)
Roll 97
82 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 8 + 10 = 125
Result: Initial stalemate-All Trainer Savages, 8 M9s, 4 Jegans, and 3 Tauruses are destroyed. Amalgam loses 28 Savages, 4 Codarls, 2 Venoms, 1 Eligor, and 3 Behemoths
The first wave of Savages that Amalgam deploys are immediately shot to pieces by combination of HQ's Trainer Savages and M9s. As the second wave deploys, the Trainer Savages have to reload, which gives an Amalgam Codarl the opportunity to rush the first defense line.
You wince as the Codarl massacres all of the Trainer Savages, emptying its gun into the first few before drawing a knife and hurling Lambda Driver empowered shockwaves at the rest while cutting those that get too close in half.
The enemy Codarl is joined by an identical compatriot, and as they start to move up, a red GN beam round lances down on one of them from above. The two Codarls fire in the air at a trio of GN-XIIIs as they try to move ahead, which proves to be a fatal distraction, as this gives a Taurus an opportunity to fire a beam cannon at the two of them. Although they are able to block the shot with their Lamda Drivers, the sheer amount of steam they're giving off indicates that their Lamda Drivers have overheated, allowing them to be destroyed by a beam sniper round from a Jegan and a bazooka shell from an M9.
"Look alive, the Behemoths are getting out of the water!" A Jegan pilot yells.
You turn to see a Behemoth grab an M9 and crush it in its hand while firing its head mounted autocannons at a Jegan, destroying it.
"Uruz squad, on me! We have to take down that Behemoth!" Mao says.
As the Behemoth moves forward, you zoom in on its head with your scope.
"Everyone, hold your fire until I take the shot! If we're lucky, the pilot won't notice until it's too late!" You say.
You line up a shot with one of the Behemoth's head mounted autocannons and fire. Your shot sails true, and not only blows out the autocannon, but the ammunition cooking off also destroys some of the Behemoth's cameras, rendering it half-blind.
"Now!" Mao yells, and Uruz Squad along with some Jegans open fire.
With the machine half-blind, the pilot is unable to use the Lamda Driver to mitigate the incoming damage, and as a result is rapidly torn to shreds. One down, five to go, and that's not counting the Venoms...
As Closaeu tears apart a Codarl in close quarters combat, a pair of titanic booms gets your attention, and you turn to see Combattler V and Voltes V each grappling with a Behemoth.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7KLz82HFU4
The Behemoth fighting Combattler V pushes it back before drawing a sword and swings it down at the Super Electromagnetic Super Robot. Combattler V catches the blade in its hands before breaking it in half and kicking the Behemoth in retaliation. The Behemoth deflects the force of the kick with its Lamda Driver.
"Enough of this! Granlight Wave, fire!" Hyoma yells.
Combattler V fires a pink beam of Super EM energy which collides with the Behemoth, paralyzing it. Combattler V then transforms into a rough tank form before riding the beam and ramming the Behemoth at full speed, reducing the enemy Super Robot to pieces.
"Take that!" Hyoma yells.
You turn your attention to Voltes V, which is currently shielding itself from a barrage from its Behemoth's autocannons.
"Graaah! Super Electomagnetic Strings!" Kenichi yells.
Voltes V draws a pair of massive, flexible cords before whipping them at the Behemoth repeatedly. The Behemoth can do nothing but assume a defensive posture as its Lambda Driver deflects the blows, but it's clear it's not going to be able to last forever. Kenichi seems to realize this, as he immediately draws Voltes V's Ten Ku Ken, and brings the sword down in a vicious overhead blow.
The Behemoth's Lambda Driver flares to life, only for the barrier to fizzle and die as soon as the sword makes contact, allowing Voltes V to cut the enemy Super Robot in half.
"We're not going to be able to keep this up forever, what's the status on the Laevatein?" A GN-XIII pilot asks.
You are Sosuke Sagara, and as you look up the newly completed ARX-8 Laevatein, you can't help but feel a sense of awe.
"It's ready Sosuke. We'll go through an abbreviated pre-launch checklist once you're in the cockpit." Tessa says, a look of utter exhaustion on her face.
As you move toward the cockpit, Chidori suddenly runs up and hugs you from behind.
"Hey, Sosuke...come back safely. Please." She says.
"I will." You respond.
Chidori gives you a tight squeeze before letting you go.
As you climb into the cockpit, a familiar voice greets you.
"Welcome back Sergeant." Al says.
"Good to have you back, Al." You say as you boot up the Laevatein.
"Likewise, Sergeant. This Arm Slave is a marked improvement over my previous chassis. Ms. Chidori implemented a particular system that I think you will enjoy, especially once we encounter the Belial again." Al says.
"Looking forward to that. What's the status of the current battle?" You ask.
"Currently, things are at a stalemate. Although we have managed to destroy half of the Behemoths Amalgam has deployed, their remaining Venoms, Codarls, and Eligors have been able to protect them. Although friendly forces have been able to keep Amalgam at bay, current projections indicate we will lose any advantages we have to attrition." Al explains.
"We'll have to end this quickly then. Think we can cause the enemy to retreat in 6 minutes?" You ask Al.
"Well within our projected capabilities. Pre-launch checklists complete, such as they are. Let us cause some damage, Sergeant." Al says.
"Confirmed. Sosuke Sagara, ARX-Laevatein, launching!" You announce.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpMjkV0Ha3I
You run out of the hangar where the Laevatein had been built and leap high into the air. In the distance, you see Combattler V and Voltes V grappling with two of the remaining Behemoths, while a number of M9s, Jegans, and Tauruses keep the last one at bay with a barrage of beam fire and bullets. The enemy Codarls, Venoms, and Eligors are using hit and fade tactics against the rest of the friendly forces.
"Targets closing distance. Contact in 28 seconds." Al warns you.
"Switch to interception mode!" You order before pulling out one of the Laevatein's monomolecular cutters.
A trio of Codarls rushes you as you land on the ground. You rush forward and slash at the closest Codarl before deploying another cutter from the Laevatein's left knee and stabbing it through the chest, the enemy's Lamda Driver fizzling out in its attempt to block your attacks. The other two Codarls immediately move to flanking positions and open fire. You leap and dodge while drawing your 'Boxer' smoothbore cannon and fire a single, Lambda Driver empowered shot at the Codarl on your right. The shot overpowers the Codarl's Lambda Driver and causes the upper right portion of its torso to simply...disappear on impact.
As that Codarl goes down in flames, the last Codarl rushes at you with a monomolecular cutter. You respond by ducking under its first swipe before firing your 'Boxer' cannon at it a few times, then slashing at it with a monomolecular cutter. The enemy Codarl explodes.
You turn your attention to the Behemoths.
"Al, get the Demolition Gun ready." You order.
"Roger. Compensating for potential errors." He says.
The 165mm gun unfolds, the Gun Howitzer attachment snapping onto the front.
You line up a shot with the first Behemoth, the one not being engaged by either friendly Super Robot.
"Error correction complete." Al says.
"Firing!" You say.
You fire the Demolition Gun, the Laevatein's cooling filaments deploying in response to your Lambda Driver activating. The 165mm round sails through the air before slamming into the enemy Behemoth and detonating with a force far in excess of what ammunition of its size and type should be capable of. When the smoke clears, the Behemoth has a giant hole in its torso, and it collapses a few seconds later.
"Excellent shot, Sergeant." Al comments.
"Don't celebrate yet, we still have to deal with the other two." You say.
You target the other two Behemoths and fire the Demolition Gun at them, opting to aim for the Lambda Drivers in their waists. Both of them crumple into pieces shortly after.
"Warning, incoming AS. Contact in 18 seconds." Al warns you.
"Hey, hey, Mister Sagara! I see you have a sweet new ride! Mind if we steal it from you?" Oh wonderful, it's Gates.
"Not interested!" You retort as you dodge a swipe from Gates' Venom.
"Oh, don't be like that! We'll be sure to compensate you by giving you and your friends a quick and painless death!" Gates taunts you as he breaks out a gatling cannon and sprays bullets at you while singing
Ave Maria. You dodge the barrage of gunfire and holster the Demolition Gun.
"Al, I'm going all out!" You announce.
"Roger. Increasing Lambda Driver output." Al says.
"Eat this!" You yell.
You fire the 'Boxer' cannon at Gates numerous times, emptying the magazine before rushing forward and hacking at it with a monomolecular cutter. As Gates' Venom stumbles about, you unfurl the Demolition Gun.
"Not cool, not cool!" Gates says in panic.
You fire a shot at the Venom before detaching the Gun Howitzer attachment and jamming the Demolition Gun into the Venom's chest.
"GRAAAAH!" You yell as Lambda Driver energy surges through the Demolition Gun.
You fire, and all of your monitors briefly go white. When they clear up, the only thing left of Gates' Venom is a scorch mark on the ground and some scattered debris.
"The enemy is retreating, Sergeant. Total time to destroy designated targets, discounting Mr. Gates: five minutes and fifty two seconds." Al says.
"Damn Sosuke, you got a nice upgrade!" Hyoma compliments you.
You lean back in your seat and sigh in relief.
Orb
You are Cagalli Yula Athha, and you watch as your father slams his desk on frustration. And he says
you need to watch your temper sometimes...
"This is ridiculous! Murata Azrael expects us to just comply with his demands? Doesn't he realize we're part of the International Reformation Committee?" One of the members of the council says.
Your father sighs.
"We're going to have ask the Solar Vanguard for assistance. As much as it pains me, we cannot enable Azrael to pursue his mad ambitions any further." He says.
Your phone vibrates, and you check it to see that you got a text from Stella Loussier.
Here's a shortlist of politicians to keep safe. Oh, and try to get most of the Seiran family killed during the fighting, especially Yuna, or they're going to cause you a lot of problems after the war's over.
You realize with some consternation that none of the current council members are listed.
Allied Assets
Orb Defense Force
M1 Astray x200
Kuraomikami-class destroyer x30
Aegis-class cruiser x20
Autocannon Bunker x40 (static defense)
Linear Gun Tank x60
Linear Gun Howitzer x50
Heli VTOL x30
Blue Cosmos Assets
Strike Dagger x800
F-7D Spearhead fighter x180
Spengler-class aircraft carrier x18
Des Moines-class cruiser x40
Arkansas-class destroyer x50
Fraser-class destroyer x45
Other Intelligence
A large number of Dimensional Distortions are being detected
Samsara is deploying System ALICE in the Gundam Superior in response, in addition to the other reinforcements she is going to send
Deployment of the Rose, the
Archangel and its crew are mandatory, as is use of the Destiny Gundam and Stella. Mu La Flaga has upgraded to the Strike Gundam.
What help does the Solar Vanguard and the International Reformation Committee manage to send?
Solar Vanguard Deployment choices (Pick FIVE)
[ ] Celestial Being
[ ] Dancouga Nova
[ ] Daimos
[ ] Londo Bell
-Will consist of the
Ra Cailum, Nahel Argama, and every pilot under Universal Century Gundam in the pilot list, plus Riddhe in the Banshee
[ ] Dragonar Team
[ ] The
Nadesico and its Aestivalis
[ ] Photon Power Labs team
-Mazinkaiser, Shin Great Mazinger, Venus A, Diana A, and Super Boss Borot Z
Reinforcement choices sent by the International Reformation Committee are limited by
Logistics Points. More effective units will cost more Logistics Points to deploy. Any unit choice with a cost of less than 10 LP can be picked more than once, but not more than three times. All other choices may be picked twice.
You have
50 Logistics Points for this operation
[ ] HRL Force (3 LP)
-Savage x40
-Shadow x40
-Tieren x50
-Gun Ru x80
[ ] EFF Shock Package (12 LP)
-Stark Jegan x5
-Jegan x20
-ReZEL x20
-GM III x30
[ ] OZ Reinforcement Package (10 LP)
-Leo x100
-Aries x80
-Tragos x20
-Serpent x12
[ ] N.U.N.S. Relief Force (21 LP)
-VF-171 x30
-VF-19 x20
-VF-25 x10
[ ] AEU Rapid Response Force (18 LP)
-Enact x28
-GN-X x12
-Panzer Hummel x35
[ ] IRC Security Task Force (30 LP)
-Heavygun x30
-Strike Dagger x30
-VF-25 x10
-GN-XIII x18
-M9 x25
-Gloucester x20
A/N:
Thought about making the FMP segment longer, but decided against it. On an unrelated note, guess which series finales I'm combining! Here's a hint: You've ignored all relevant events for one of them, and they all involve the moon. Prepare for an utter mess on that front in a few turns. Please vote, discuss, and critique!