/m/ — /m/ plays Gihren's Greed: Titans Kamille scenario part 17

Scirocco is a dumb nerd and we must take his lunch money to assert our dominance

Why does that one guy make slide threads for when threads aren't even at three digit images counts?

>>23888223
Scirocco will be embarrassed when those dreissens get demolished

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>>23888211 (OP)

While the conflict rages on in space, the Earth finds itself embroiled its own ceaseless war. Striking out from Africa, the remnant armies of Zeon, along with the radicals of the African Liberation Front, hold out against the Titans unfathomable military resources. At the India Newtype Labs, Director Robins monitors the continued outbreaks of violence across the Earth, along with "assets" she had secretly driven into madness with her development of a forced evolution substance to force quadrants of the brain to simulate Newtype abilities.

>Director Robins:...In the end, inferior trash can only benefit so much from my work.

Director Robin's smirks as she listens into the speech being given from Side 5, deeply amused at the degenerating situation in space.

>Director Robins: (Not much longer now. Kamille Bidan...you silly little affront. Had you simply remained obedient, you would have been blessed with the mindless bliss befitting of your kind. At the very least, you gave mankind its future.)

Rubbing her finger over a liquid filled container, Director Robins quietly giggles at the stunted fetus within being probed for its spinal cord fluids.

[Every five turns a random Federation ace will be forcefully converted into a "Newtype" with boosted combat stats and degenerated social stats.]

Meanwhile on an island off the Eastern coast of North America, Chairman Gopp of the Earth Federation government convenes with other survivors of the political purges, readying themselves to align with whatever organization will guarantee their survival, and the preservation of the Earth for their own uses.

[EPISODE 23: WAR OF THE ROSE]

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>>23888351
My lord.

>>23888351
Unironically Gopp would be a good guy to keep around

>>23888351
Man how many aces do they even have? I'm also going to laugh when random rear admirals are turned into Newtypes and be extremely concerned when Bask is turned into a Newtype do to this.

>>23888368
Recruiting Gopp would be a huge win, there are so many great thing's he'd provide to our cause. He both gives us huge legitimacy points and has a valuable ace who's both a former Chimera Corp member and a Newtype.

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>>23888351

>Kamille: Have those two lost it?!

While relieved to learn of both Sarah and Four being alive, these emotions rapidly shift into a boundless anger from Kamille and the remainder of the Alexandria's crew as the propaganda piece being pushed by Side 5's leadership portrays the two young woman in a state of fully rewarded luxury.

>Alexandria Officer 1: They abandoned us for that?! That...that little bitch!
>Alexandria Officer 2: Are they trying to get us all killed?! We barely survived this last attack, and they are pushing Zeon to strike us even harder now?!
>Kamille: Enough!! We will have answers for why did as they have, but now is not the time for us to be...to be-damn them! Damn them both!!

Slapping his hand against a communications console, Kamille grows increasing unhinged as each attempted ping to the Byarlants is met not with a communication failure, but simply being unanswered.

>Anaheim Engineer:...Perhaps now would not be the best time, but we have come with a new weapon for your Mobile Suit. A beam launcher modified to feed off the Zeta Gundam's generator system. We are confident it can reach, if not surpass even the Mega Launcher system. D-did you want us to forward its details to your terminal for later, or rather-
>Kamille: Out!!

While Kamille resumes his attempts to contact Sarah and Four, the Engineers begin to make their way back to the Alexandria's hangar to begin their return to "Olympia". Just as they are about to depart however, they are stopped by a nervous, yet resolute Leila.

>Leila: D-do you need to leave immediately? If not, I have something very important I need made.
>Anaheim Engineer: We only came here to drop off that new weapon. We'll come back out here if we are asked, but not until we get a proper order from-

Leila passes over numerous sheets of paper to the younger Engineer, with him adjusting his glasses as he reads over the proposed design.

>Leila:...I beg you. Please. Um...pretty please?

>>23888375
I don't want to jinx it but we've already had Breniss Ox's cameo, so Tenneth and Lydo from MSV could be the first ones.

>>23888375
>>23888398
at least we know they DON'T have White Dingos and surely someone like Matt Healy went rogue as soon as the purge happened if he isn't already dead

>>23888398
Forget about Lydo, that guy died back in A Baoa Qu. Lon Kou is the other pilot I was thinking about.

>>23888351
>weaponized liquid autism
Well that'll be interesting to see who gets hit with that.
>>23888368
I dunno man. It's tempting, sure, but connections like that are a double edged sword for after the war. Maybe I'm just paranoid about the rot of the old Federation returning if we let even a single member survive. Maybe it won't even really matter if we establish Earth governments won't have reach beyond Earth, but if we get him in and allow him to network with us, someone may be able to pull strings through him. Maybe not during the war, but after.
>>23888396
Oh shit are we actually getting the Psycho like the anon last thread theorized?

>>23888429
Gopp is like the one federation guy left who was good friends with Revil if John Kowen is also dead(but if he is alive we could use him too), mind you this isn't to say he is always honest, but he himself is pretty much one of the guys who doesn't give a fuck about spacenoid or earthnoid divide, he just wants humanity to prosper which makes him a good enough fit.

You should be more worried about anyone around him besides Ingrid

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>>23888396

>Mashymre: How dare they?! First he spits upon the protection our forces selflessly gave to his people, and he has the absolute gall to-
>Illia: Mashymre, stop this! Have not already informed the Queen of our return to the homeland? Their punishment will be decided by the Queen. Now-
>Mashymre: Side 2, Side 5 and even Side 3 have been swindled into surrender and complacent acceptance of their subjugation! I can't contain it any longer!! The only way this will be resolved is through the ancient custom of-
>Illia: Don't you dare say it, Mashymre! We are an army, not-
>Mashymre: A single duel to the death! I will strike down this vile snake, this putrid liar with my blade! When I do-

Illia thrusts her body against Mashymre's, knocking him against his bed as she presses her head against his.

>Illia: You promised to listen to me from now on. Even with the stipulation you added, we will have them judged by Mineva. Do we understand one another?
>Mashymre:...I forget myself. Yes...the Queen is the only one with the right to call on us to defend her honor.
>Illia: Thank you...Mashymre.

Leaning down, Illia pecks a small kiss onto Mashymre's forehead.

>Illia: We are meant to look up to Haman, never to be at her side. Even so, she would want people like us to-
>Mashymre: Ah!

Springing to his feet, Mashymre appears deeply bothered by the affectionate display, causing Illia to become increasingly bothered by his panicked look.

>Illia: Are you that much of a fool, Mashymre?! Neither of us are worthy of her, so start being rational for once!
>Mashymre: I...can not be unfaithful to her! My life exists for-

Storming out from Mashymre's quarters, Illia slaps her face harshly to try and control the shame coursing through her. Looking down to her revealing attire, Illia lowers herself to the ground, closing her eyes and bumping the back of her head against a nearby wall.

>Elle: Hello~!

>>23888443
Ingrid too could be trouble considering she's someone who wants to get out there and fight the real fight while also being someone who's death would fuck us over and lose the support of Gopp. She's not someone we can park in a cushy position or put on PR tour she's going to need to fight and probably will have only fine stats since she's like Sarah's age if not younger right now. She'd probably get along well in a squad run by Four though teaching her the pinch would be terrible and Four would 100% do it if she asked.

>>23888457
Well, how we end up using Ingrid if shes even around(probably is considering the Chimera Corps plot thread) depends on her modded statline really, if shes any good then she could replace Leila's combat role on the Alexandria as it seems Leila is dabbling in MS design now.

I can't remember what stats she had the last time she was around, which I believe was the AEUG run

>>23888461
She did well during it but checking the archives I don't think Copy ever actually showed us her stats, we just saw her portrait during the last Titans run. I'm also expecting her stats to be a bit lower or at least her starting rank since she's like 2-3 years younger here even if she's a child trained for war.

>>23888451

Illia springs back to her senses as she finds the still mentally damaged Elle staring down at her in only a partially buttoned medical gown.

>Illia:...Just go back to your bed. If you won't, i'll have security take you by force. Can you even understand me?
>Elle: I want to be cool like you!
>Illia:...Huh?
>Elle: All the others here are really stuffy and dress all fancy-pants, but you are, like...really, really confident!
>Illia: You ignorant little girl. Are you doing this to mock me?

Elle tilts her head, the innocent smirk on her face never leaving as keeps her eyes fixed on Illia's attire.

>Illia:...I am not some vapid woman that needs to be complemented. I dress this way out of practicality, nothing more.
>Elle: Wow~! Can you show me the rest of your clothes?! I want to be popular with Judau~!
>Illia: Pah! Do yourself a favor and stop caring about what men want. That "Judau" boy is no different from most men who would ignore a womans overt wants.
>Elle:...Neat! Hey, it is kind of cold out here...can I try on some of your clothes?! Something really short and exciting?!
>Illia: Ugh...even if you are suffering from a brain injury, this is just embarrassing. I will...indulge you, just this once.
>Elle: Yay~!

Despite her outward aggression, Illia feels a slight pang of nostalgia over Elle's excitement, with her being reminded of her fanatical obsession and "love" for Haman in her youth. Meanwhile, Kamille is finally able to establish a communication with Side 5's Mayor regarding the propaganda being pushed of Four and Sarah.

>Side 5 Mayor: Young man, let me just say that you have given our people more hope than they have felt since the day Zeon ravaged our homes.
>Kamille: Sarah and Four, now.
>Side 5 Mayor: Ah, of course you would want them both back so soon. Know that we have treated them like royalty for what they did. Considering you sent them here to make an example, you deserve to be rewarded as well, my friend!

>>23888488

>Kamille: Damn it, this was not my decision! Just put me in contact with-
>Side 5 Mayor: Not your decision? You didn't send that war angel and her cute little companion out here to liberate us from the threat of Zeon?
>Kamille: We had every intention to come for your people's safety eventually, but-
>Side 5 Mayor: I am prepared to make you, and your friends, immensely wealthy. My people need to know that you sent them a guardian angel! That we will never again be threatened by Zeon!

Rubbing around his eye patch, Buffalo'O'Billion's hand twitches as he thinks of Four again.

>Side 5 Mayor: For the good of our people, I implore you to make a statement congratulating those two girls on-
>Kamille: That isn't you business!
>Side 5 Mayor: My people need to know that they have someone they can count on! I don't know the full story here, but I have a perfect ending already written for us. Assure my people you sent them a hero, and I will make sure your people are all well taken care of! I never forget a favor.

>What kind of public statement will be made on Four and Sarah's actions?
https://strawpoll.com/PKglebRJeZp

>>23888514
Yeah I'm going to refuse to make any statement. Sarah and Four are some of our best aces and despite their massive fuckup, they ARE our very loyal allies. I'm not going to congratulate them for getting 90% of our forces killed, and I'm not going to pull the nuclear option just yet.

>>23888514
What could be the catch here? I’m all for praising Sarah and Four for their achievement and gaining more legitimacy and troops for the Olympians, but a serious talk with our soldiers is unavoidable.

>>23888514
This mayor is exactly the kind of person who isn't worth negotiating with, we're not going to be used in his anti zeon propaganda

>>23888526
Let Scirocco continue to seethe with cuck rage; we’re going to keep attacking Axis because it’s a strategic necessity, so some anti-zeon propaganda never hurts.

>>23888529
Scirocco will attack regardless, Olympia needs to be better than fueling the spacenoid drama, we need to remain careful of how our other territories view this especially Side 3 and Granada

>>23888525
Agreed. Plus saying that our soldiers were allowed to just wander off and take over an entire side at random wouldn't NOT look good for our legitimacy.

>>23888534
Anon, if what the story itself says is right, the people of Side 3 only care that their colonies remain unharmed and that their tribute stays the same as before, any insult won’t be worse than what they’ve endured already for 8 years, and there’s already a larger Zeon that’s drawing all the hate and from which both Side 3 and 5 have just been liberated.

>>23888558
Anon, Side 3 is quite literally the Republic of Zeon.
They only consider Axis a illegitimate war state
>>???: Marauder of Granada, Butcher of Ayers, Betrayer of the Titans...I know of your titles. You have freed Side 3 from occupation by a foreign army. The citizens of Zum, and its sister Colonies did not willingly submit itself to the forces of AEUG, or the illegitimate war state of Axis. We shall not accept occupation

This does not mean we should go on TV supporting a mayor who's goal is to antagonist Zeon because of the OYW doing Side 5 dirty

Not sure which to vote for?
This is really hard one.
>[Praise Four and Sarah publically to bolster Side 5's public faith and to garner the Mayors favor]: Falsely claim credit for Sarah and Four's deployment, presenting both of them in the best light possible.
Gihren style, may be the best choice, it will help boosts Sarah mood and Jerid already approved of their action but will surely disappoints Leila and the crew of Alexandria. On the plus side, the Olympians will gain the trust of the space colonies since they just liberated Side 3 and pissing off Scirocco.
>[Refuse to make a public statement at all]: Ignore the Mayors request and wait for both girls to contact Kamille.
A neutral choice but the Axis is going to attack Side 5 anyway and it's better to choose others.
>[Publically call out Four and Sarah for disobeying orders]: Make a public statement addressing Sarah and Four's actions as being the cause of heavy losses at Side 2.
A law choice that won't do the Olympians much good and will cause Sarah feels really bad, hope it doesn't turn her into a death seeker, but hopefully it will earns trust of Leila and the crew of Alexandria even more.
>[Leave Sarah and Four unbothered]: Break communications and leave both girls to manage Side 5's affairs going forward.
The worst choice.
As for now, I lean toward punishing Four and Sarah due to Kamile literally orders them to the hold Side 2 and nothing else.

>>23888583
If you're going to punish them then the second choice makes more sense, there's little reason to let the world know your chain of command got broken

>>23888514
Call them out is the only real option. Doing what they did was bad enough, but living in the lap of luxury after overextending and leaving your comrades to fight on their own warrants some dire punishment. This is a military organization, and though we're dealing with autistic newtypes and should allow some degree of autonomy, this is a few bridges too far.
The only question is how public we'd wanna make it. I can hear an argument for not making a statement at all and just handling everything internally, but I think it probably nets us some legitimacy as an actual military to publicly denounce them after the broadcasts. The real problem is what happens to the girls after, being ripped from some of the best treatment they've ever experienced and suddenly being shouldered with all those lives and having to deal with the crew despising your asses. It'll be the cause for some precarious situations later, I'm certain. And that's not even mentioning the two stacks of Dreissens we know are on the way. All of which will still happen if we don't do a statement at all, but maybe it'll take just enough heat off the two and not let them be known as unreliable allies to the rest of our movement. It will however allow Side 5 to fill in the blanks, and I don't think a guy spitting this much venom against Zeon is gonna be hunky-dory with Side 3 regardless of their alignment with us.

>>23888525
The catch is that everyone at Side 2 saw how the girls were getting pampered while they were fighting for their fucking lives. Imagine seeing that and then having your CO who was gone for longer than he'd said came back and not only praised them, but claimed credit.

>>23888575
Isn't that obvious? Their politicians are smart enough to know that those who conjure up the specter of the One-Year War and the Principality is Axis, so they can turn a blind eye to many things as long as Side 3 isn't mentioned directly.

>As these preparations are made, Mike Saotome covertly intercepts pirate communications between the Colonies of Side 3 to determine the public perception of the situation. While many remain distrusting of the Olympian's, along with some outright believing Jerid's previous statements to be a prelude to an all-out occupation, he is surprised to find many other groups shifting their focus onto rebuilding Side 3's infrastructure and economy without the interference of a foreign entity.
>Mike: (This could be Side 3's last real chance to prosper...)

We don't even know what this governor of Side 5 is going on, all we know is that he's a patriot of the federal government. If anything, he's offered us wealth, from which we can invest through substantial tax revenues on our effort.

>>23888593
Now that’s a more interesting point. However, Side 2’s defense was fierce but successful. Despite the casualties, we kept our promise to the general public, and now more people want to join our mission with high spirits.

>>23888583
>Gihren Style
Gihren would have capitalized it from the get-go. We're just coming to terms with the fact that, despite how events unfolded, the outcome was ultimately positive.

>>23888592
I see, thank you for your insight.
>>23888593
Now that I think about call out Four and Sarah, it does feel like a Tomino prelude.
I think I get your point, punish them first and then have them prove themselves in battle, that way, the Olympians will win the confidence of Side 5, the mayor get what he wanted for his people Sarah get to show off to Kamile and Four gonna four, Leila and the crew of Alexandria won't be frustrated and we get to see Scirocco seething.
>>23888607
>Gihren would have capitalized it from the get-go.
That's why he is a genius.

>>23888605
Emotion vs Rationality again.
Cuss 'em out live or take advantage of a windfall of good press. Reminds of the last time Kamille and Sarah communicated over comms.

>>23888619
>>23888637
Isn't Kamille a genius, too? No wonder he gets more out of Sarah without even intending to, while Scirocco can only shed tears.

>>23888593
Expanding on this a little more, this really does just come down to a perception of our organization and the girls rather than something material. (I mean perceptions do lead to the change of the material in the future, but whatever)
Side 5 will likely capitalize on silence and put out more anti-"zeon" propaganda if not stamped out right now, which might stoke tensions with Side 3 depending on the direction (which we can handle) but will more importantly provoke more attacks from Axis, as seen. We probably shouldn't encourage these small governments we're stewarding to act in such ways that will disrupt our movements. We are the protectors, we do the provoking.
The big problem I have here is that it comes with the widespread humiliation of two of our best pilots, who yes, deserve punishment, but I'm worried about the consequences of it being made public to everyone tuning into the news and the two having to live with that. They're already going to have to contend with the remainder of the Alexandria crew hating them for a while, but the thought of also being known widely for doing what they did might fuck with Sarah at least. And that's not even factoring in how we're even gonna punish them. Maybe I'm paranoid and they'll both bounce back fine, or at least the same as if we just handled things quietly. It's worth remembering Scirocco punished Sarah by putting her under Jerid's command and even something like that ate at her quite a bit.
It's unequivocally the right thing to do, but I just wonder how the legitimacy balances out between undercutting and airing out our shoddy hold on our chain of command and the perceived legitimacy achieved by actually holding them to account for misbehavior.
And now that I'm thinking about it, a public denouncement of a 15 year old child soldier might reflect poorly on us? But conversely, that public denouncement might be seen by the Shangri-La kids? I dunno, but it was something that came across my mind as I wrote this.

>>23888637
>>23888650
Correction, I mean when Kamille and Sarah communicated with Scirocco over comms.

Until now, I still can't vote, this is way harder than that time in /m/SV Glemy speech.
>>23888650
>Isn't Kamille a genius, too?
I see this Kamile is a mix of Gihren and Garma, I mean Garma and Gihren both have a blonde girl by their side and respected by his troops.
Are you saying that Kamile and Jerid have indirectly become the new Zabi in a way in this run?
>>23888708
Depending on how Copy X writes, we only can guess until then.

>>23888514
We aren't going to be pushed around by this Doug Dimmadome motherfucker
Get them on the line, NOW.

>>23888721
You’re really causing a lot of confusion and commotion by talking about Axis attacks when our immediate strategy is to halt Axis’s advance toward Earth by striking their rear. Jerid is about to begin a blockade of the asteroid. Whether by besieging them directly or by taking Side 1 and Konpei Island. I think that’s enough pressure to completely throw them off balance, force them to retreat and launch desperate counterattacks against us.
If we were fast enough, we could intercept Scirocco and the Dreissen en route before they arrive.

>>23888721
>I see this Kamile is a mix of Gihren and Garma, I mean Garma and Gihren both have a blonde girl by their side and respected by his troops.
That's where the comparison ends. There's a Zabi on an asteroid, and our mission is to go and overthrow her; the more support we have to do so, the less likely they'll be to repeat the Principality's actions in a future.
I'd say Kamille knows how to bring out the best in others and help them achieve even greater success. We must be fair and not treat them with contempt.

>>23888583

My biggest concern with a public call-out is that Sarah is already mentally compromised by trying to exceed Kamille's expectations and Scirocco is coming to Side 5, regardless of what else happens on the war front. Scirocco will 100% take advantage of Sarah's already diminished mental state, likely pointing out that he alone would appreciate her initiative whereas Kamille would punish her for it.

Never mind that she and Four (Sarah more so) SHOULD be punished for their stunt but it shouldn't be done publicly like this.

>>23888514
Frankly, I'm surprised there isn't an option for Kamille to fly into a fury and zoom to Side Five to grab the girls by their ears.

>>23888514
I know some of you guys really wanted this man's money but something ain't right with this

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>>23888514

Refusing to be drawn into Side 5's political affairs in trying to antagonize Axis's forces, Kamille demands for Sarah and Four to be put in contact with him the moment they are available. In the moment the communication ends, Buffaolo'O'Billion makes his own decision in response to Kamille's lack of aid to his own cause. As Sarah finally awakens from her abnormally long slumber, she immediately enters into a defensive panic at her unknown surroundings.

>Sarah: F-Four?! Where are we?! Hello?!

Rushing out from the shower completely naked, Four's expression completely brightens at Sarah returning to a conscious state.

>Four: Sarah~!
>Sarah: H-how long was I-
>Four: You must have been really stressed. It has been about...uh,four days now-
>Sarah: Four days?! H-how-what-what-I-
>Four: There is so much we need to do! The gyms here are amazing! The food they have is just...oh~it is just the best! Since you were asleep, they had to feed you by bottle to keep your strength up-
>Sarah: Who?! Just...Side 5! Are we still at Side 5?!
>Four: Yep. They said since we saved them, we should be rewarded for it. Oh, there is this really cool slide they have where the water pulls you down this big tunnel, and then-

Just as Sarah rolls off from the bed, Four flings forward to catch her from fully impacting the ground.

>Four: Easy now.
>Sarah: Kamille and the others! D-did they send anyone?! If so...I need to be the one to explain myself! I just...I know it was reckless, but-

The Suite's doorbell suddenly dings out, prompting Four to hoist Sarah back into the bed to rest further.

>Four: I've got it!

Wrapping a towel around herself, Four makes her way to the entrance of the Suite to answer whoever has arrived.

>Side 5 Secret Service: Our apologies for the intrusion, ma'am.
>Four: Hey, is there more of those things with the really hard shell and the big claws?! I want Sarah to try them!
>Side 5 Secret Service: I am sure we can arrange for an order of Lobster.

>>23889208

>Four: Great! Did you manage to call our friends yet?
>Side 5 Secret Service: Mayor Billions had actually requested a private audience with you to discuss that.
>Four: Me? Sarah is actually the one who is calling the shots, at least by her "rank".
>Side 5 Secret Service:...As we said, Mayor Billions had requested you personally.
>Four: (Sarah did just wake up, and she hasn't even had any time to enjoy things here. I can take care of this for her...) Can you send that order of food for Sarah then? She needs lots of protein to stay healthy, so please give her lots of helpings of it! She'll absolutely love the gyms, so burning it off won't be a problem!
>Side 5 Secret Service 1: Our pleasure. Uh...my apologies ma'am, but it is rather difficult talking to you like this while you are...undressed.
>Four: Hm? Oh, right! I got it. Just give me a few minutes~!

Practically prancing back into the Suite, Four quickly dresses herself back into her modified body suit, with it suctioning onto her toned figure within seconds.

>Sarah: Where are you going?
>Four: The Mayor said he wanted to talk to me about something.
>Sarah: The Mayor? Then I should-
>Four: I will be back real soon! Seriously, you are going to love those..."Lub-steers" they serve here!
>Sarah: Huh? Wait, Four-

Four quickly departs from the Suite, hoping to give Sarah more time to relax as she attends to her duties. While Four stretches her muscles inside of limousine transporting her, she takes notice of apartments being broken into by armed security forces.

>Side 5 Secret Service: Sorry about all the commotion. Even with Zeon's fleet being pushed out, there are still some who are supporting them.

Sensing the whirlwind of twisted emotions around her, Four grows more guarded. Upon arriving at Mayor Billion's private dwelling, practically a fortress with its fencing and automated security guns, Four is escorted into a grand structure, where Mayor Billions waits for her at its entrance hall.

>>23889219
This better not be heading where I think it's heading, X.

>>23889220
If the fat pig even touches a hair on her the mission will become razing another colony fortress to the ground and let the civilians rebuild

>>23889219
>Four quickly departs from the Suite, hoping to give Sarah more time to relax as she attends to her duties. While Four stretches her muscles inside of limousine transporting her, she takes notice of apartments being broken into by armed security forces.
This is really who they are, they're just using Axis as a excuse to get rid of whoever they deem undesirable.

>>23889219

>Buffalo: There she is! The Angel of War sent to us in our darkest hour!
>Four: "Angel of War"? My name is Four.
>Buffalo: A truly lovely name! Exotic! You, my magnificent dear, have awoken the spirit of dignity and honor in our people yet again! A spirit that was suppressed for far to long now!
>Four: That was actually up to Sarah. I just came along to fight, and to make sure she didn't go totally crazy out there.
>Buffalo: Sarah? Oh, the cute little girl what was piloting alongside you? Know that we are equally thankful for her contributions, especially at such a young age.
>Four: So...did our friends hear about us? If so, I would like to talk to-

As Four moves closer to the beefy Mayor of Side 5, she feels a repulsion hitting her senses as she begins to step back from him. Slightly covering her nose, Four finds the terrible stench to be oddly bypassing her sense of smell and bombarding her other senses as well.

>Buffalo: I-Is there something bothering you?
>Four: You smell really bad.
>Buffalo:...You are a very blunt woman. We need more people like you. My apologies about that. Must have been the cologne I am using. Just a moment.

While Buffalo leaves temporarily to wash the substance off from his neck and arms, Four considers just what kind of an impact her actions had done for the people of Side 5, and how she had given many of them hope in such desperate times. As Buffalo steps out again, he pats his neck down with a dried towel.

>Buffalo: Is that better for you?
>Four:...Nope. Still really bad.
>Buffalo: Did it seep into my suit? Sorry it is bothering you so much. Come, let get you a proper meal. I'll keep my distance to keep that from bothering you. There is something we need to discuss...

what a greasy fuck

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>>23889228

>Jerid: No tricks from them?
>Olympia Officer: The data they brought us is all good quality stuff. Piggish fella leading them could use a beating, but that is your decision to make.
>Jerid: Damn right it is. Make sure their Engineers stay supervised at all times like the rest of Anaheim's people.
>Jerid Loyalist: Boss, we just caught an unmarked shuttle trying to pass our defenses! Thing looks like a real hunk of a junk, and its communications systems are archaic.
>Yazan: Bastards trying to slip under our radar now? Gah! I'll go clean it up!
>Jerid: If they are spies, take them in one piece.
>Yazan: Yeah, "one piece", hehehe...!

The shuttle from Shangri-La is tethered to a supply vessel from Zedan, where its passengers remain in a state of abject terror and confusion from lack of food, sleep and fresh oxygen.

>Beecha: Just act cool. If these dorks get themselves shot, we won't have to worry about them trying to get any refunds from us.
>Mondo: I just want some fresh air!

Breaching into the makeshift shuttle, Yazan's men enter with riot shields, readied for any attacks. As they only find hungry, panicked societal dregs huddled together in fear, they begin to lower their guards slightly.

>Yazan: Nothing but a bunch of scared mice on here. Make yourselves known, before I start filling in the blanks myself!
>Leina: We are from-*cough* Shangri-La! Side 1!
>Yazan: Side 1, huh? Who is command of this shuttle?!

Without even a moment of hesitation, the passengers all point back towards Beecha and Mondo, who both start trying to deflect attention away from themselves.

>Beecha: Y-yeah, this is our shuttle! They all knew the agreement when they boarded, and had they rationed accordingly-

Yazan pushes Leina aside gently with his cane as he swings it against Beecha.

>Yazan: You two sure don't look as hungry.
>Mondo: W-we were piloting the thing! We needed more to-
>Beecha: Shut your mouth, retard!!

>>23889265
30 units that's all we fucking have 30 units we need more mobile suits.

>>23889270
Don't worry, we can take Axis with 20 Good Men.

>>23889270
Kind of why it was tempting to give in for praise
But we just got on Mike's good side so allowing the propaganda further would've soured him

>>23889283
I still predict some free gibs in the future, we at least got one of those here >>23889208 >>23889265
with the free tech

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>>23889265

Kamille grows increasingly bothered by the lack of a response from Sarah or Four, with the crew of the Alexandria also beginning to feel his mental state crumbling from the anticipation.

>Kamille: (Something else has to be happened to them. Are they being held captive, or-)
>Anaheim Engineer: Mind forwarding us a bonus one of these days, Gundam boy?
>Kamille: Huh? Now isn't the time-
>Anaheim Engineer: Had to make a few compromises, but we got that Gundam Mark II of yours rebuilt how the girl wanted it.
>Kamille: The Mark II?

Having been so heavily focused on recovering Four and Sarah, Kamille had failed to realize a major reconstruction project had begun on the Gundam Mark II to convert it from a standard combat Mobile Suit into a heavily armored, immensely experimental data collection platform.

>Kamille: Who asked for this?
>Anaheim Engineer: Leila, I think he name is? We call it the Gundam "Eye-Spy". She insisted the weapon systems be mostly gutted to make room for the same EWAC systems as those EyeZacks. Personally, I think we did a real stand up job on it.

[Gundam Mark II has been upgraded into the Gundam "Eye-Spy"]

>>23889270
Remember all the shit we had got obliterated by Haman's shadows for daring to take in the Zedan survivors.

If it makes you feel any better though it looks like Axis and the Titans are going to start murdering eachother with prudence soon. Since Axis has developed a lot of new MS and the Titans are gonna start turning named pilots into lobotomized killing machines.

>>23889306
honestly pretty damn cool