A bit. The real question is if we go full shonen and he goes turncoat to save us during the mid-season finale.
Super Robot Quest
- Thread starter Basarin
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LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
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- Interwebs
Alright that was awesome.
meganeshounen
*tips glasses*
- Location
- Far East Asia
But seriously, where was General Armistead's troops?
Or were we just that damn fast in responding?
Also, Callaghan will never need to buy himself a drink at the base's bar ever again. Suplexing a giant robot, jeez.
Or were we just that damn fast in responding?
Also, Callaghan will never need to buy himself a drink at the base's bar ever again. Suplexing a giant robot, jeez.
Alectai
Speaks Words of Wisdom... On occasion
Probably positioning himself so he could sweep in and take the credit.
Probably wasn't expecting us to secure the situation as fast as we did.
At the very least, we're bagging a Kausen weapon and chassis fragments out of this, that's a pretty damn good start. We've also got a line of contact to the Kausen Defectors now too, and a possible Pilot Candidate.
(And if you've got the guts to try holding off a building sized war machine with an AR, you've got what it takes to operate an SR)
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- Location
- Canadia
Oh true I hadn't considered the fact that we had found a Protagonist. Although we also have to consider the fact that she apparently knew about Cavalier for months beforehand and didn't report about it to the Union. Probably expected the Union to tear him apart to study his tech, but still kinda dumb.
Theunderbolt
"Prepare for trouble..."
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- USoA
So Bandit either works for an unknown third party or that mad scientist dude made a call for some loot.
*sighs*
Already are mechs are getting jacked. I guess it wouldn't be a super robot show without it.
He's more of a mid-boss.
He'll get what's coming to him.He's the obstructive superior who tries to discredit the heroes with his own stuff and either redeems himself or dies at the end.
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@Basarin, the only thing missing is the debriefing session next chapter; so that Devin and Haruko can go over what happened and review their actions, their faults and triumphs.
I mean, they are still part of the army right?
EDIT: For instance the Coyote squadron. We set them to search and rescue but was it the correct choice given the known information? Should we have doubled down and loaded more Coyotes to save more people or was one squadron enough?
I mean, they are still part of the army right?
EDIT: For instance the Coyote squadron. We set them to search and rescue but was it the correct choice given the known information? Should we have doubled down and loaded more Coyotes to save more people or was one squadron enough?
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Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
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- A place
"It's not like I suddenly r-respect you, or anything. It's just, the one who gets to cave in your face is gotta be me. No-one else, dig?"
Didn't Beowulf shag the monster's mom after this?
meganeshounen
*tips glasses*
- Location
- Far East Asia
Not exactly sure where you're going with this question, but I can only remember Beowulf shanking the Grendel's mother after shanking the Grendel itself.
Also, he used different swords on the Grendel (Naegling, it got melted though) and the mother (Hrunting), IIRC.
Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
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- A place
I might be confusing the real legend with that one movie.
Large military organizations are not known for speed or initiative. It takes a lot of approvals when everyone on the chain of command is asleep.
Way faster if they were smaller(like us) or on high alert(which degrades morale if sustained without clear and present danger)
Literally super robot first episode thing
Pred1059
All you are is an empty muppet
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- Home Sweet 192.168.1.1
Not quite sure on that. My reading is that the leader of the Kausen enemies is the one asking for our stuff. Bandit has a more business-like view of their relationship (His customer, as opposed to his leader.)
SoixanteZio
Dead man walking
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- anywhere
I wonder what next will be given the ability to transform. I vote a motorcycle that turns into power Armour or a body for one of the AI.
Deployment #1: Grand Coulee Dam Relief, Analysis
- Location
- USA
0933, 1 November, A.D. 2070
Yuri Gagarin, Loading Bay
"You know," Rich said through his comms as he dragged the leftover flatbed trailer from the Shepherd up the loading ramp, "I never expected to use this thing as a stretcher."
"But you're the only one who can, bud!" Adam said. His voice sounded jovial, but the look on his face was an intense mask of concentration as he directs the engineers onboard to begin repair and lockdown procedures. "Hey, guys, I need that secondary generator hooked up. Looks like we have someone who really needs it."
All the while, the downed Kausen - whose callsign apparently equated to 'Cavalier' - had been ratchet strapped to the Shepherd's leftover trailer, and was being slowly, carefully being brought onboard the Stork-class dropship. In a similar state to Bandit when he had been driven off, Cavalier was badly sparking, and communications was...problematic. The speech unit was simply too badly beat up.
"Can you help him, Sir?" the cadet next to Adam pleaded. Turning towards her, he saw that she was wearing the First Response Corps' colors, all with local insignia patched to her left sleeve. A small part of him noticed that they all belonged to the local Air Defense Forces Command. Who were nowhere to be found at the time.
He shook his head of that thought. Adam figured he'd be able to bring that up in a later report. He had a patient he had to help. "I'll do what I can," he shrugged, "But, uh...first time for everything?" Responding to the incredulous look on her face, he held up both hands in a placating manner. "Hey, hey, chill. I'll do what I can to help, but right now? You are the closest we've got to a subject matter expert on how to treat the big guy here." Jutting a thumb in Cavalier's direction as Rich finally brought the trailer to a halt, Adam asked, "What does he need? What can we do to help him right now?"
With that, Cadet Jessica Satsuma began telling him as much as she apparently thought could be useful to help the injured Kausen.
0944, 1 November, A.D. 2070
Yuri Gagarin Command Bridge
"Better late than never," Major Devin said dryly.
Haruko simply stared at the news reports at the corner.
"...and in other news, the relief efforts at the Grand Coulee Dam and surrounding regions are ongoing," a newscaster reported. "General George Armistead of the Earth Union Air Defense, commander of the Third Air Force, expressed in an interview that his command would work around the clock to ensure all affected by the floods would be provided for through the duration of the crisis. We will have more at the top of the hour-"
The report immediately switched off. "Haruko, breathe," she distantly heard the Major order.
She exhaled sharply. "I understand we cannot claim the credit for anything we did just yet," she said balefully, "but this is galling all the same."
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," Major Devin said with a wry expression on his face. "Sure, we won't exactly be broadcasting what Callaghan was able to do or anything, but you'll find a fair few in the know who will put two and two together."
"Sir?" Haruko stared at her superior inquisitively. "How do you mean-?"
"The First Response Corps on ground? They know who at least tried to help at Fort Brenner. They know who was actually on ground when the disaster hit." He shook his head. "If I were a commander on ground over there, I'd be feeling really awkward right now. This response to the folks on the ground is going to feel like locking the door long after the house was robbed. It's nice that you're there, but where were you when it happened?"
"And yet the General claims the glory," Haruko tried to argue.
"Let him." Haruko just stared at her superior officer. "Yeah, you heard me right, Captain. He wants the glory breadcrumbs from showing up and having cameras on him, that's on him. I know what you and everyone else accomplished. Brigadier Peters definitely does. Let someone else chase after commendations while we focus on doing the right thing. Which segues nicely into what we need to officially wrap up before you bring everyone home."
Haruko's mind immediately snapped back into the routine of efficiency. "Of course, Sir. Where did you want to focus on?"
Excerpts, Analysis of Grand Coulee Relief
<...the use of the Stork-class dropship Yuri Gagarin as seconded to the DFRI by BG Peters was of immense utility to the forces on the ground. Due to unforeseen communications jamming, the Gagarin was able to provide local signal and restore communications between all combatants on the ground...>
<...the ability for the DFRI to deploy rapidly is currently limited. The use of the Gagarin mitigated this, and enabled deployment within one hour of departure. However, due to mission requirements the Gagarin was forced to remain stationary. Recommend modifications in future...>
Result: New Aviation Actions Unlocked.
<...the deployment of Third Reconnaissance to aid in relief efforts greatly aided the recovery of stranded civilians. A dedicated search and rescue formation appears to be warranted, and further investigation into the matter is being considered.>
Result: FRC opinion increased. New Engineering Action Unlocked.
<...despite previously being untested, the Timberwolf formation proved itself under trial by fire. Its sheer resiliency even against unknown alien technology has been noted. However, its combat capabilities beyond heavy ordnance and physical strikes is greatly limited. Combat data has been forwarded to both the Carlson Laboratories and the Engineering Departments...>
Result: New Engineering Actions Unlocked. New Science Actions Unlocked.
<...combat against the Kausen entity known as 'Bandit' provided a wealth of combat data. This particular Kausen appeared to have some form of energy field that could periodically negate all incoming force...>
<...of particular note is the recovered sample of a damaged Kausen weapon. The First Support Wing has recovered the weapon and has transported it back to the Yuri Gagarin. It will be delivered to Carlson Laboratories for further analysis...>
<...wounded Kausen brought on board for preliminary repairs and treatment. Point of contact is Cadet Jessica Satsuma, who appears to be familiar with this particular Kausen. 'Cavalier' was positively identified by Lieutenant Callaghan as going out of his way to protect Cadet Satsuma...>
Result: Additional data on Kausen gained! Damaged Kausen Weapon gained! CDT Jessica Satsuma, Cavalier, being brought back to DFRI!
Yuri Gagarin, Loading Bay
"You know," Rich said through his comms as he dragged the leftover flatbed trailer from the Shepherd up the loading ramp, "I never expected to use this thing as a stretcher."
"But you're the only one who can, bud!" Adam said. His voice sounded jovial, but the look on his face was an intense mask of concentration as he directs the engineers onboard to begin repair and lockdown procedures. "Hey, guys, I need that secondary generator hooked up. Looks like we have someone who really needs it."
All the while, the downed Kausen - whose callsign apparently equated to 'Cavalier' - had been ratchet strapped to the Shepherd's leftover trailer, and was being slowly, carefully being brought onboard the Stork-class dropship. In a similar state to Bandit when he had been driven off, Cavalier was badly sparking, and communications was...problematic. The speech unit was simply too badly beat up.
"Can you help him, Sir?" the cadet next to Adam pleaded. Turning towards her, he saw that she was wearing the First Response Corps' colors, all with local insignia patched to her left sleeve. A small part of him noticed that they all belonged to the local Air Defense Forces Command. Who were nowhere to be found at the time.
He shook his head of that thought. Adam figured he'd be able to bring that up in a later report. He had a patient he had to help. "I'll do what I can," he shrugged, "But, uh...first time for everything?" Responding to the incredulous look on her face, he held up both hands in a placating manner. "Hey, hey, chill. I'll do what I can to help, but right now? You are the closest we've got to a subject matter expert on how to treat the big guy here." Jutting a thumb in Cavalier's direction as Rich finally brought the trailer to a halt, Adam asked, "What does he need? What can we do to help him right now?"
With that, Cadet Jessica Satsuma began telling him as much as she apparently thought could be useful to help the injured Kausen.
0944, 1 November, A.D. 2070
Yuri Gagarin Command Bridge
"Better late than never," Major Devin said dryly.
Haruko simply stared at the news reports at the corner.
"...and in other news, the relief efforts at the Grand Coulee Dam and surrounding regions are ongoing," a newscaster reported. "General George Armistead of the Earth Union Air Defense, commander of the Third Air Force, expressed in an interview that his command would work around the clock to ensure all affected by the floods would be provided for through the duration of the crisis. We will have more at the top of the hour-"
The report immediately switched off. "Haruko, breathe," she distantly heard the Major order.
She exhaled sharply. "I understand we cannot claim the credit for anything we did just yet," she said balefully, "but this is galling all the same."
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," Major Devin said with a wry expression on his face. "Sure, we won't exactly be broadcasting what Callaghan was able to do or anything, but you'll find a fair few in the know who will put two and two together."
"Sir?" Haruko stared at her superior inquisitively. "How do you mean-?"
"The First Response Corps on ground? They know who at least tried to help at Fort Brenner. They know who was actually on ground when the disaster hit." He shook his head. "If I were a commander on ground over there, I'd be feeling really awkward right now. This response to the folks on the ground is going to feel like locking the door long after the house was robbed. It's nice that you're there, but where were you when it happened?"
"And yet the General claims the glory," Haruko tried to argue.
"Let him." Haruko just stared at her superior officer. "Yeah, you heard me right, Captain. He wants the glory breadcrumbs from showing up and having cameras on him, that's on him. I know what you and everyone else accomplished. Brigadier Peters definitely does. Let someone else chase after commendations while we focus on doing the right thing. Which segues nicely into what we need to officially wrap up before you bring everyone home."
Haruko's mind immediately snapped back into the routine of efficiency. "Of course, Sir. Where did you want to focus on?"
Excerpts, Analysis of Grand Coulee Relief
<...the use of the Stork-class dropship Yuri Gagarin as seconded to the DFRI by BG Peters was of immense utility to the forces on the ground. Due to unforeseen communications jamming, the Gagarin was able to provide local signal and restore communications between all combatants on the ground...>
<...the ability for the DFRI to deploy rapidly is currently limited. The use of the Gagarin mitigated this, and enabled deployment within one hour of departure. However, due to mission requirements the Gagarin was forced to remain stationary. Recommend modifications in future...>
Result: New Aviation Actions Unlocked.
<...the deployment of Third Reconnaissance to aid in relief efforts greatly aided the recovery of stranded civilians. A dedicated search and rescue formation appears to be warranted, and further investigation into the matter is being considered.>
Result: FRC opinion increased. New Engineering Action Unlocked.
<...despite previously being untested, the Timberwolf formation proved itself under trial by fire. Its sheer resiliency even against unknown alien technology has been noted. However, its combat capabilities beyond heavy ordnance and physical strikes is greatly limited. Combat data has been forwarded to both the Carlson Laboratories and the Engineering Departments...>
Result: New Engineering Actions Unlocked. New Science Actions Unlocked.
<...combat against the Kausen entity known as 'Bandit' provided a wealth of combat data. This particular Kausen appeared to have some form of energy field that could periodically negate all incoming force...>
<...of particular note is the recovered sample of a damaged Kausen weapon. The First Support Wing has recovered the weapon and has transported it back to the Yuri Gagarin. It will be delivered to Carlson Laboratories for further analysis...>
<...wounded Kausen brought on board for preliminary repairs and treatment. Point of contact is Cadet Jessica Satsuma, who appears to be familiar with this particular Kausen. 'Cavalier' was positively identified by Lieutenant Callaghan as going out of his way to protect Cadet Satsuma...>
Result: Additional data on Kausen gained! Damaged Kausen Weapon gained! CDT Jessica Satsuma, Cavalier, being brought back to DFRI!
SoixanteZio
Dead man walking
- Location
- anywhere
What a cock. Have we even met the guy? Seems odd that he comes off as such a dick without really knowing him.
Closer to dented than damaged!
- Location
- Canadia
General George strikes again. But honestly I'm not too mad about the public not knowing about our involvement since it means less chance of the Westphalians and Sheol finding out about us. I expect that the real movers and shakers in the EUDF will know what really went on and that they'll prob throw money and resources at us in order to try and get their hands on some of our goods.
- Location
- USA
Nope. In much the same way Horatio Nelson or Napoleon Bonaparte never met Sidney Smith. So far anyway.
Is he actively malicious or just delusional! I'll let you all figure that out.
SoixanteZio
Dead man walking
- Location
- anywhere
Eh, he's probably just some old glory hound who can't see the big picture if it doesn't involve himself.
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
The General can go a few ways:
Worst Case Scenario: He starts becoming so delusional and unable to accept that we're something good for the EUDF, he actually joins forces with the Bad Guys just to get a shot at us.
Best Case Scenario: He's able to get whatever stick is up his ass and promises to actually help us.
....Is it bad that I'm hoping for the former?
Worst Case Scenario: He starts becoming so delusional and unable to accept that we're something good for the EUDF, he actually joins forces with the Bad Guys just to get a shot at us.
Best Case Scenario: He's able to get whatever stick is up his ass and promises to actually help us.
....Is it bad that I'm hoping for the former?