"Well, if it's a demonstration, let's do our best. Everyone."
TVTropes Nuzlocke Thread. - Arceus Help Us All."It's alright, Roxanne. Listen, I'm going to be blunt with you, it is entirely possible that the demonstration will go hot and if that happens, this will be your first instance of live combat. If that happens, just try to focus alright? I've seen your In-sim records, you're quite good."
Lorraine stepped into the Castellan and let out another sigh.
"Yes James, she's an 8-spec. but that may change soon enough...."
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I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....Flint urghed as he stepped into the hangar, the familiar smell of fuel and steel filling his nostrils. "Dammit, after getting my hopes up like that!" He uttered a string of exclamations about body parts still unknown to medical science, and stomped over to his mech. "At the very least, our opponents seem to be decent people, so this will still most likely turn out well. If it comes to that." In spite of everything, he still seemed to be holding on to some kind of hope in this regard. He patted at the obvious upgrades to his Frame. "Demonstrations in this ugly rustbucket? Yeah, right. Still, I managed to crank its specs far above its factory settings, so maybe the techie crowd'll like it."
"The crowd won't be able to see a damn thing, anyway. These demonstrations are more about showing off our flying coordination than the frames themselves," Hobbes said, heading for his own darkly-colored mech. "I do wish we'd actually had time to practice, though," he added.
Stripping off his hated uniform jacket and tossing it into the corner of the cockpit, he pulled out his flight suit and began to put it on.
"It's a possibility. We're only supposed to do a flight demonstration, but given the situation on the ground...that may change. If we get a redlight order, then the situation can be considered a combat situation."
A single bead of sweat trickled down Lorraine's face.
I spread my wings and I learn how to fly...."Case you missed the big screen talking, Roxy, there looks like there aint going to be no treaty." he said as he helped her steady.
"So much for my Earth beaches." Jimmy muttered as they entered the hanger. Spitfire, Spitfire, where was his - oh there it was.
"See y'all outside!" He shouted and dashed for his unit.
"Officer on the bridge!" The marine guards saluted as dain walked onto the Castellan's bridge. He moved straight to the command station, where his first mate was standing.
"Welcome back, Lord Keller." Fenton said, "The AF decks are running at capacity, the Knight's frames should be ready for launch momentarily."
"Very good, Mister Fenton." Dain turned to the bridge crew. "Engineering, I want both reactors running at 70%. We may need to perform some menouvers during the demonstation."
"The eyes of the Empire are on us, people. Let's not dissapoint them!"
Alexei hopped into his customized Excalibur, patting the monitors affectionately.
Let's not disappoint our audience, buddy
After strapping in and booting the hardware Alexei pressed the comm button to relay his condition.
"Bolt of Azure, Excalibur, all green. Launching when ready."
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TVTropes Nuzlocke Thread. - Arceus Help Us All.On the flight deck, engineers and technicians were busy putting the finishing touches on the squadrons assorted Frames.
The tech working on Lorraine's mecha uncoupled the last fuel line and datalink from the machine's body, giving the pilot a thumbs's-up as she climbed abourd. Similar scenes played out across the ship.
— Mikal Quasp —
"Captain on the Bridge," Natalie announced, as Mikal returned to his chair.
"Alright then, I suppose we wait here for orders," Mikal said, still hopeful he wouldn't have to pull another trigger in his lifetime.
Fear the Gothilolions! | Anime listRoxanne wobbled as Jimmy ran off. She'd only been sent to show off her frame, not take part in a fight! What if she had to hurt someone? What if her frame got damaged? It was brand new! She didn't have that kind of money!
"I..." She looked over to Lady Bannikberg. She remembered what Jimmy had said.
"You be young but a Knight is a Knight and you earned that there title."
"I won't let you down, Lady." She steeled herself and snapped a rigid salute. Too late she realized her CO was already moving away. Smacking her forehead, Roxanne dashed towards her Firefly.
Back on the bridge of the Castellan, the flight control officer aknowledged the Knight's status. She recieved a new message - all techs had cleared the launch bays.
"Flight control to all Frames, you are cleared to launch at your discretion." she said. "Good luck out there."
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Alexei gripped his controls.
"I have control, Excalibur, Launching."
TVTropes Nuzlocke Thread. - Arceus Help Us All.Suited up, Hobbes climbed into his pilot's chair and strapped in. As the canopy closed, he switched on his radio.
"This is Commander Hobbes, 195th Ace Squadron, report in. That means you, Lieutenant Lee. Lieutenant Zechran, report as soon as you're ready for flight, then standby for orders," he said, and sat back to wait for his own.
"Azure reporting in, launch successful. The rest of you guys?"
TVTropes Nuzlocke Thread. - Arceus Help Us All.

Catching up to Flint, Hobbes tapped his shoulder.
"With any luck, we're just flying our demonstration while the politicos cool off, but if things turn nasty, keep an eye out for two frames. The kid back there's flying a prototype. If you see anything you don't recognize, that's probably her. The other was that silent-treatment woman. Her machine's a mishmash of a Spitfire and a Hive, and it's having drone trouble."
He blew out a breathe, and added, "But let's sure as hell hope it's just the demonstration."