NAME: SHANNON O'CLAY
SKILLS: SPIRIT GUIDE (When confused, you may ask Ben for help. He can also cover your back, or at least inform you of enemies behind you.)
UNIT: ELMETH (Improved)
WEAPONS: MEGAPARTICLE GUN (Improved-2) x2, BITS (Improved)x12
MAX ACCELERATION: 1G
ARMOR LEVEL: 1
OUTPUT: 21300 kW

OTHER UNITS: RGM-79 GM x4, RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam, Oggo, RB-79 Ball, EMS-10 Zudah, MA-05 Bigro

ITEMS: RB-79K "Work Type Ball" Plans, "Bigro Meir" Plans, "Zanny" Plans, "GM Ground Type" Plans, "E-Cap" Reusable Plans, Manipulator unit x2, Improved Thrusters x2, 3 tons Scrap Metal

You step off the ship, placing your feet one the first Federation Territory you've visited in 4 years. You don't know why, but it feels different to you from Zeon "soil."

"I missed this place," Ben mused. "I once dated a girl working in Development here, Lara Tisiphone. I wonder if she's still around...?"

WHAT DO YOU DO?
(Remember, you can ask Ben for advice!)

"Think she could help us out?"
Never hurts to make a contact.

Ask Ben to show you around.

>>17819745
"Sure," says Ben, but we'd have to look her up. And convincing her might be difficult, since, you know... Not alive and all."

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Whoops! Awkward apology!

>>17819773
Talk with the captain, see if we can get message to mum back in Dublin, that we left Da and Zeon, and we're working for the Federation now.

>>17819798
Going to the communications area, you send a transmission to Dublin, to Mom.

"Hey, Mom, It's Shannon. A lot has happened in the last few days. I escaped the Principality, and joined the Federation military. Don't worry about me, I'm doing fine. Lieutenant Burning, Captain Thomas, and Ben are keeping me on the straight and narrow. I've gotta go now, but I'm always thinking of you. Love, Sub-Lieutenant Shannon O'Clay."

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17819874
Dance to keep your spirits up

>>17819874
Let's go to Burning and ask where we're going next. Also ask if Luna II can spare us the Scrap to fix up the Biggro and if anyone in the squad can pilot an MA.

rolled 20 = 20

>>17820039
You go to Burning, and ask. "Well, we're getting fitted with some engine upgrades, so we should be able to reach Earth by tomorrow, if not tonight. And sure, they should be able to spot us on some scrap for all our stuff. There's apparently a damaged ship in, so there should be some extra that we can borrow. As for Mobile Armor? No, I don't know anyone here who's good at piloting. Maybe the mercenary could, but I don't know."

You go to the distribution plant, and manage to get some scrap.

((How much scrap you get is dependant on this roll on a d20.))

>nat 20

so jesus dis gonna be gud

>>17820234
You walk away with a RIDICULOUS amount of Scrap. You now have 23 Tons of Scrap Metal.

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17820282
Talk with Robin, see if he can pilot an MA. Otherwise I think we should try to make that Zunny to increase our chances of getting new plans.

>>17820282
Victory dance. C'mon, just a small one.

>>17820351
Zanny, my friend, Zanny.

Build that Work Ball

>>17820351
You find Diez in the rec-room, watching Tholfe play pool.

"Mobile Armors? Never tried it, honestly. They're harder than a Mobile Pod, I've heard, so I'd need some practice..."
>>17820385
You proceed to BOOGIE!

-------

>>17820351
Unfortunately, you don't have all the necessary supplies!
You are missing:
MS-06 ZAKU II

>>17820444
Are you sure you want to construct "RB-79K BALL WORK TYPE"?

I vote for Bigro Mier, but only if we [spoiler]work towards upgrading it into a Val Varo later on.[/spoiler]

>>17820520
Ironically, the Bigro Meir has better stats than the Val Varo.

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD THE BIGRO MEIR OR THE WORK TYPE BALL?

>>17820498
Confirm production of work ball, since it improves construction/repair in some way that I've forgotten.

>>17820555
Ori: Did you talk to Apologized about Zeonquest?

Sciencegar: Do you still have those calculations you have of certain weapons from before? I'm looking particularly for your calculations for the HTB cannon, thanks.

>>17820593
As I keep telling everyone, I have no way to contact Apologized. When someone is able to get me in touch with him, I'll do my best to get this together. Until then, though...

>>17820673
Try the people at the suptg irc channel. They usually can hook you up with him.

>>17820562
>it improves construction/repair in some way that I've forgotten.

OP, what exactly does the Work Ball do?

>>17820687

How? I haven't gone there in months. You want to find me, just go to http://archive.foolz.us/tg/ and look at where my last post was. Odds are I'll be on here somewhere.

So what was it you wanted?

>>17820738
Basically, people were asking if I was allowed to use characters from Zeonquest in this quest, so they could get another look at the Nachtmaren Team. I said I'd only do it if I could get your permission. May I?

Also, it's a pleasure to meet you; I loved ZeonQuest.

>>17820710
The Work Ball lowers repair costs by one ton of scrap metal.

>>17820880
>The Work Ball lowers repair costs by one ton of scrap metal.

Sounds good to me, go for it.

>>17820904
YOU CONSTRUCT RB-79K WORK TYPE BALL, COSTING YOU 10 TONS OF SCRAP, ONE MANIPULATOR UNIT, AND ONE RB-79 BALL.

RB-79K WORK TYPE BALL
HP: 15
ARMOR: 15
WEAPONS: SHOVEL CLAW (5 damage, requires a 2 or higher to hit), GRAPPLE CABLE (5 damage, enemy cannot attack this turn, can only be used every 3 turns, requires a 5 or higher to hit)
SPECIAL ABILITY: REPAIR (Repairing units costs one less ton of scrap metal)

REMAINING ITEMS: MANIPULATOR UNIT x1, IMPROVED THRUSTERS x2, 13 TONS SCRAP METAL

>>17820997
Have we repaired the Bigro? If not, do so now.

>>17820880
>Basically, people were asking if I was allowed to use characters from Zeonquest in this quest, so they could get another look at the Nachtmaren Team. I said I'd only do it if I could get your permission. May I?

Sure. But keep in mind that the team doesn't really get together until after the Hildolfr in April. Before that they were part of the decoy operation in mexico to make the feds think the main push would be against Jaburo in the opening moves.

Also, they're on earth pretty much entirely until September. I might be wrong, but I don't think they were up in space until the Gundam showed up.

Just remember, Zolomon is hotheaded but skilled, Jolyne has a chip on her shoulder, Elaine is the young spunky kid archetype, Calvin is the unsure rookie, Bernie is the everyman, Hovis is the Papa Bear type.
And David is at times irreverant, often deadpan, at times kind of callous and has a crowd of 4channers mainlining through his brain.
Really devious ones, with really cunning plans.

>>17821100
>And David is at times irreverant, often deadpan, at times kind of callous and has a crowd of 4channers mainlining through his brain.
>Really devious ones, with really cunning plans.


Oh. And he's awesome.

>>17821116
>>17821100
Hmm... Mind emailing me? My address is above. I want to talk something over with you.
>>17821052
You repair the Bigro. You have 10 Tons of Scrap Metal left.

>>17821150
Is its previous pilot still on board the ship or has he been transferred to Luna II? I assume the Feddies would want to interrogate him first, but it would be great if we could bring him over to our side. He put up a good fight.

>>17821197
He's on the ship. Luna II does not have the facilities to hold prisoners adequately.

>>17821241
I see. Let's visit him.

>>17820593

I don't save my own work, I let others do if for me. And in this case, one of the /m/en posted the text of my calculation in the comments of this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbH2n7TSMc4

Hope thats enough.

>>17820555

LIES. LIEEEEEEESSS. The Val Varo is from 0083, it must be broken!!

>>17821259
The Val Varo was built during the One Year War, it was merely kept until the 0083 conflict. The Delaz Fleet was basically a precursor to the Sleeves, and utilized old machines, save for the Physalis and the Neue Ziel.

>>17821116
Hi apologised, I'm a dude from TG Quest, and we're planning to find a way to get Zolomon on our team. Just giving you advance notice out of respect.

Cheers.

>>17821250
You go the the detention cells, finding Kelly doing some pull-ups. He turns to you, and does one more before hopping down.

"Gotta keep my arms strong, you know," he mutters good-naturedly. "What can I do for you?"

"I was wondering if you'd consider joining up with us?" The grin disappears from Kelly's face.

"...To be honest, I really do believe in Zeon's message. I don't like the Federation."

(You'll have to roll 10 or higher on a 20-sided die to get him)

>>17821116
>>17821507
Oh yeah, and we'll take Hovis, too. The way he goes out makes it fairly easy for us to plan a beam-out at time of death.
Thanks!

rolled 17 = 17

>>17821591
"Regardless of sides, what I am interested in is ending the bloodshed."

>>17821610
Kelly nods soberly. "I'll... I'll think about it."

(You now MAY get Kelly on your side.)

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17821638
Let's go look for Ben's girl in Development.

Is there a message he'd like us to give to her? Since he's in the unique position to have someone to speak for him.

>>17821667
Probably best to pass it off as 'last words from his deathbed' kind of deal.

>>17821679
Indeed.

>>17821690
>>17821679
>>17821667
Ben leads you to Development, where several men and women in lab coats work dilligently. You ask one where to find Lara Tisiphone, and he points up at an office above the lab.

"...Seems like Lara got a promotion..." Ben mutters, as the two of you walk up the stairs. You knock on the door.

"I bid you enter," a cultured voice says. You open the door, and narrowly avoid a dart that flies past your ear. A woman stands up, a small grin on her face.

"Newtype..." she mutters.

WELP

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17821961
"I'd appreciate if people don't shoot things at me, thank you."

Say whatever last message Ben wants to say to her.

>>17821961
"Yes."

Retrieve the dart.

"I am here on behalf of a very good friend of mine."

>>17821991
"Then don't fight in a war," she says, lips pursed.
>>17822025
"Really?" she says, pouring whiskey out of a bottle on her desk. "You'll have to be more specific then that. I have many friends."

"Benjamin Stuart."

The whiskey glass falls from her hand, as a smile lights up Lara's face. "Benjamin Stuart! What a guy! How is he?"

"Dead."

The bottle falls next, shattering on the ground. "...You're joking. Ben was invincible. He got punched by a mobile suit once and got back up. You're joking." You can see her blinking back tears rapidly.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17822173
Since she already knows you're a newtype, come out with the truth.

His newtype ghost thing wants to give her a message.

>>17822173
"Our ship's hull was breached at the engineering level. He was seriously wounded, and later succumbed to his injuries. His unfailing bravery served as a personal example to me, and I will never forget his friendship."

Now would be a good time for Ben to tell us what he wants to say.

>>17822243
Supporting this one over coming out with 'Newtypes can see ghosts'.

>>17822243
Lara bites her lip, sniffling. "He... He said nothing would happen... He promised he'd come back..."

"...Lara," you say, repeating Ben's words, "Don't cry for me; I'm not worth it. You were meant for more than me, and we both knew that. That's why we separated in the first place: I couldn't keep you weighed down. You need to move on. I'll always be watching over you." Lara sinks to the ground, crying openly now, her tears mixing with the alcohol.

"You idiot..." she wails. "I didn't want a future without you!" She raises her head suddenly, a slight gasp. "...I just... Just for a moment, I thought I felt... Never mind." She straightens and stands, looking at you with red-rimmed eyes. "I... Thank you. Now, if you'd mind, I need to clean up." You nod, and walk out, as Ben pulls away from Lara, breaking his embrace, and follows you. You turn to him for a moment, and watch the spectral tears disappear before they hit the ground.

>>17822464
"I can stay nearby but out of sight if you...want some more time."

>>17822490
This.

>>17822490
Lara nods. "T-thank you... I just need a little time..."

You walk out, but you can still hear her wailing in grief.

>>17822604
Was actually directing that at Ben, but I suppose Lara also works.
Step out of her office and close the door. Just wait outside and give Ben some more time with his girl.

>>17822604
Get out of earshot and see how Ben's taking this.

>>17822677
>>17822674
You walk out, back towards the ship. "How are you doing?" you ask Ben.

"I'll... Well, I can't say I'll live, can I?" he jokes, somewhat bitterly. "I loved her. I really did. But she had bigger dreams, and a brighter future, than I did. I couldn't hold her down like that."

"I understand." You try to hug him, but your arms pass through him, and he sighs. "Let's just... do something to forget about him."

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17822812
Since we're at an actual base, let's see if they can get at least one of the simulators fixed. I know that they're supposed to get fixed at Jaburo, but that's still a long way from here.

>>17822812
We could explore Development. Seeing what they're working on might get Ben's mind off of Lara.

>>17822869
"Let's see what Lara's department has been working on," you say, and Ben nods, wiping his tears away. You head down, and look around. A lot of the materials are pretty hush-hush, but you manage to sneak a look at one of the new projects!

GOT "DESERT GM" PLANS!

RGM-79F DESERT GM
REQUIREMENTS: RGM-79 GM, SAND FILTER


------

Incidentally, I was asked on IRC to make some clarifications. Plans can only be used ONCE, unless they're reusable.

Also, since the Bigro Meir is an Endgame-level unit, I'm adding an extra requirement to its creation.

MA-05M BIGRO MEIR
REQUIREMENTS: MA-05 BIGRO, MANIPULATOR UNIT x2, IMPROVED THRUSTERS x2, STREAMLINED FRAME

>>17823236
What else is there to do around here? Is there a public terminal or something we can use to check news and such?

>>17823279
There is a public terminal, but there's nothing on it you can't see on the ship's terminal. You also have access to all of the duties and diversions you have on the ship, including patrolling and pool.

>>17823471
Are there any working simulators? If so, let's use those.

>>17823491
You can access a simulator, which can be used once a night. It will allow you to fight one random foe, with any machine in your arsenal. Winning will get you no prizes, but it will get you an upgrade point. If you lose, you will not have to repair your machine.

Will you use the simulator?

>>17823975
Yes, but we'll use the prototype Gundam, because we need it to have three upgrade points to make the Support System plan.

>>17823975
There's no real downside to it. Lets go.

rolled 6 = 6

>>17824003
>>17824011
You get into a simulator, and choose to fight using the Prototype Gundam. Starting it up, your enemy is...

rolled 91 = 91

>>17824423
A GM!

Vs. GM!
RGM-79 GM
HP: 20
ARMOR: 15
WEAPONS:
60mm VULCAN GUN (Roll a 5 or higher to hit, deals 5 damage, 7 if the enemy missed his last attack), BEAM SABER(Roll a 5 or higher to hit for 4 damage, 10 or higher to hit for 8 damage, 15 or higher to hit for 12 damage), 100mm MACHINE GUN(must roll a 5 or higher to hit for 5 damage)

RX-78-1 PROTOTYPE GUNDAM
HP: 75
ARMOR: 75
WEAPONS: 0mm VULCAN GUN (Roll a 5 or higher to hit, deals 5 damage, 7 if the enemy missed his last attack), BEAM SABER(Roll a 5 or higher to hit for 4 damage, 10 or higher to hit for 8 damage, 15 or higher to hit for 12 damage), BEAM RIFLE(Roll a 5 or higher to hit for 7 damage)

rolled 14 = 14

>>17824621
>A GM

This is going to be interesting. Attack with Beam Saber.

>>17824667
>14
So close...

rolled 3 = 3

>>17824693
>>17824667
You strike the GM straight on with the beam saber, dealing 8 damage to him, and leaving him with 7 armor!

The GM uses its beam saber on you!

rolled 6 = 6

>>17824807
Continue attacking with Beam Saber.

rolled 10 = 10

>>17824807
Beam saber!

>>17824841
Nice, but you roll a d20 for beam saber.

rolled 7 = 7

You avoid the Beam Saber, and strike a glancing blow with your own, for 4 damage! The enemy has 3 left.

It uses its beam saber on you again!

rolled 10 = 10

>>17824866
Beam saber!

rolled 11 = 11

>>17824866

Ok, Lets do this!

rolled 11 = 11

>>17824896
You are lightly struck for 4 damage, and respond in kind with 8, cutting off the rest of the GM's armor, and leaving it with 20 HP!

It goes for you with the beam saber again!

rolled 7 = 7

>>17824939
CUT OFF ITS HANDS

rolled 14 = 14

>>17824939

We're just going to use the saber, aren't we?

>>17824966
On average it'll hit for more damage than any other weapon. So yes.

>>17824621
No Hyper Napalm? Aww.

rolled 13 = 13

>>17824966
It lands a square hit on you for 8 damage, but you hit it yourself for the same, leaving it with 12 damage.

It uses the beam sabre on you!

rolled 2 = 2

>>17825045
Just keep slashing until it dies.

rolled 13 = 13

>>17825045

Lets end this

rolled 10 = 10

It hits you for 8 damage, and you miss it!

It uses its vulcans on you!

rolled 18 = 18

>>17825107
Ouchies

>>17825122
>18
That was a beam saber attack, by the way. I guess that wraps up this fight.

>>17825169
You're hit for 7, but you cut the GM in half with a final beam sabre slash! You win!

You leave the simulator, with an upgrade point for the Gundam.

WHAT WILL YOU DO NOW?

>>17825247
What would happen if we upgraded the Gundam's Output? More Beam Rifle shots?

>>17825273

I thought we were waiting to upgrade it to the support system.

>>17825283
We need three points to unlock it, but they don't get spent on it.

>>17825317
Nice. Since we seem to be using the beam saber the most, we should upgrade that if we can.

>>17825273

Yep, and they'd cost one less on your rolls.

WHAT WILL YOU DO NOW?

>>17825345
Upgrade Weapon: Beam Saber.

What else can we do on Luna II, besides go back to Development or play pool?

I suppose we could take the Gundam out on patrol if we wanted.

>>17825386
Your beam sabre now does 5, 10, or 15 damage!

WHAT WILL YOU DO NOW?

You can do all three of those things.

>>17825386

I suppose we could go for another run in the simulator. Although upgrade grinding might make Ori cry.

>>17825462
Only once per night, he said.

I think we should see if Lara's all right and schedule a patrol later. If we want to upgrade grind, we're going to have to expose ourselves to actual danger.

>>17825459

Lets play some pool. It's the only thing we find difficult.

>>17825487
Agreed. We kinda walked out while she was still bawling her eyes out.

>>17825487
Going back to Lana, you find her, red-eyed, tossing out the shards of the whiskey bottle. "Hi there," she says softly.

"Hi," you say, trying to make her feel better. "Is there something you like to do? I want to make you happy after that news."

"Well... I like looking at mobile weapons..." she says.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17825615
"Would you like to visit the Trafalgar, then? We have an... interesting selection."

We do have a talent for capturing Zeon hardware.

>>17825615

"What do you know, I just happen to have a few of those lying around."

Lets give her the tour. Try to avoid the engineering section.

>>17825665
Lara raises an eyebrow. "I... suppose..."

You take her to the Trafalgar.

WHAT DO YOU SHOW HER?

>>17825682
The Bigro, Zudah, Elmeth, and Oggo.

I'm not sure if we should show her the Gundam. Technically, it's not supposed to be out of its box, and there's the top-secret clearance issue.

>>17825706
You show her the Zeon suits, and she nearly faints in excitement.

"We have a terrible time trying to capture simple Zakus, and you've got all of these?! Oh my god! I would pay anything, any part, anything, to take even one of these back to study!"

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17825706

I doubt it would be a problem. She probably already has clearance.

>>17825726
"The hangar was getting crowded anyway. I'm mainly interested in design documents and prototypes, if you'd like to trade."

>>17825728
Maybe, but I guess it doesn't matter, considering what she thinks of the Zeon stuff.

>>17825726

"We rarely use any of them. Take your pick."

Other than the Elmeth. That's ours.

Everything else is just crowding our style.

>>17825850
I think we should keep the Bigro too, since it's quite effective and we have an upgrade plan for it. We don't need the Zudah or Oggo, though.

>>17825866

Meh, it's not THAT great. If she can do something with it, she can have it.

>>17825902
It's the only unit that's put up a decent fight against us.

rolled 18 = 18

>>17825850
>>17825866
>>17825755
Lara is grinning ear to ear! "Thank you so much!" she squeals, grabbing onto the Zudah's leg. "This will help so much! Let me get you something too!" She runs off, getting the Zudah on a trailer, and returns with a large metal frame. "This is for you!"

YOU LOST THE ZUDAH!
YOU GOT...

>>17825935
THE FILTER UNIT!

GIVE LARA THE OGGO?

>>17825944
Yes.

>>17825944

Sure. We don't need it.

>>17825866

Second keeping the Bigro and Elmeth, but we should let her look all she wants while we're here.

She can keep the Oggo and Zudah though.
Especially the Oggo

rolled 76 = 76

>>17825960
As you give her the Oggo, she hugs you tightly. "You're awesome! Let me repay you!"

YOU LOST THE OGGO!
YOU GOT...

Wait, they've captured Zakus? Can we take a look at one maybe?
Dont we Need a Zaku to make one of our plans?

>>17825986
>>17825960
>>17825956
>>17825866
Why do you hate me so? ;_;

rolled 46 = 46

>>17826001
THE STREAMLINED FRAME!

Lara continues to look at the Mobile Armors, enchanted.

>>17826002
We need one to make the Zanny.

>>17826015
She's free to examine the Bigro and the Elmeth all she wants, as long as she doesn't try to sneak them off the ship.

Soon we will make the Bigro Meir, and our squad will be even more awesome.

Man, it REALLY wants us to make that Bigro Meir doesnt it?

Ask her if she would be able to use any of the Elmeth data, since we're supposed to be testing it, and she's so enamored with it. May lead to something. Also, Zakus. can we see them?

>>17826011
Better you go to someone who can actually use you.

rolled 89 = 89

>>17826049
Considering the Bigro Meir is one of the 10 endgame units I had decided on... Shit, you guys are lucky. I literally only assigned the Streamlined Frame to that one number.
>>17826002
"Sure," says Lara, "We've got one in, but we need it to work on. You can take a look at the plans, though."

YOU GOT ZAKU II REUSABLE PLANS
REQUIREMENTS: 10 TONS SCRAP METAL

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17826082
Ask if she happens to have a manipulator unit we can use.

>>17826106
"A manipulator unit?" says Lara. "No, sorry... Anyway, I've got to go. There's something I need to set up." She skips off, happily.

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17826171
Dammit. We only need one more of those.

See how Ben's doing. Then, patrol time.

>>17826171

We should make a Zaku, then a Zanny when we have a chance. We still have about 13 tons of scrap dont we?
In the meantime, whats Diez doing?

>>17826262
My money is on pretending to be Monsha again.

>>17826262
Going to check on Diez, you find him playing pool with Tholfe. He's losing. Badly.

"Hi..." he mutters. "What's up-DAMMIT, THOLFE!"

Tholfe just laughs, as he sets up the balls again.

>>17826316
Walk up to Diez and move him out of the way, while taking the cue. "Move over, this is how it's done."

rolled 20 = 20

>>17826340
You do so. "Let's do this."

>>17826345
You sink all the balls on the break. Tholfe nearly shits himself. Diez laughs hysterically.

Play again?

(You get 2 items for a critical win.)

>>17826386
Naw, we did good.

>>17826386
Doitdoitdoit

More items are better

>>17826423
You put down the cue, laughing. "Send the things to my room, Tholfe." You then walk out.

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17826474
Take the Elmeth out for a spin.

rolled 1 = 1

>>17826488
You head out on patrol, looking for something...

rolled 2 = 2

>>17826513
Nothing as far as the eye can see. You keep looking.

((A 1 counts for 2 searches with nothing coming up.))

rolled 2 = 2

>>17826558
Nothing still! You keep looking, and are considering going back after this.

>>17826513
>>17826558
Well, seems like there's just nothing here to find.

Wonder what the elmeth's upgrade tree looks like?

rolled 5 = 5

>>17826615
The Elmeth's Upgrade Tree, like the others, is mostly secret, but two possibilities are the Prototype Qubeley, and the ???, that will be the support system for the Gundam.

You return to base.

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

(You still have 3 games of pool left that you can play, btw.)

>>17826637
We could go see if Kelly's decided what he's going to do.

>>17826655
You return to Kelly, who's actually out of his cell.

"So," he says, "I thought about it... And yeah. There's nothing for me at Zeon. They'll kill me for being captured. You've got yourself a pilot.

>>17826695
"Excellent. We're making good progress. I'd assume you'd like to pilot your own machine?"

>>17826695
We could presumably get him set up on a training sim for the GM's controls.

>>17826710
Kelly shakes his head emphatically. "I'm sick of that thing. Give me a proper suit any day."
>>17826730
You set him up training with a GM.

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

>>17826741
Notify the Captain and Lt. Burning that we are, apparently, building "Ex-Zeon Squad."

It's kind of weird that we have so much control over everything that goes on, but it does make this quicker.

>>17826767
Once more, playing this quest like a video game. There's a bit of suspension of disbelief needed, but hopefully not too much.

You go up to the captain, and tell her what's going on. She laughs. "An Ex-Zeon squad? Charming idea, Sub-Lieutenant. Carry on, but keep them in line."

What do you do now?

>>17826796
Head back over to Luna II and explore. We could use some more books. We could probably also pick up any scrap metal they have lying around.

Are any other ships docked?

>>17826828
You walk around Luna II, grabbing and reading a few textbooks. There are no plans in them, though. You got all the scrap metal around earlier. Due to battles around Luna II, there are no other ships docked.

You return to the ship as it undocks from Luna II, resupplied and ready, and go to Engineering, to find Lara there, a wrench in her hand.

"Lara?!" you and Ben both cry, to her smiling face.
"That's Head of Engineering to you!" she says cheerfully.

YOU HAVE LEFT LUNA II!

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17826869
"This is a surprise. I would have thought you'd want to stay and toy with the Zeon units back at base."

>>17826896
"I got all the data I need, and I expect to see more neat suits here. And besides," she says, her face showing a sad smile, "If I do this... Maybe I'll be closer to Ben..."

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17826869
You should come visit my room, Thofle sends new parts up there all the time. You can help me adjust my advanced thrusters for installation into the Bigro.

>>17826943
Lara nods. "Sure thing!"

WHAT DO YOU DO?

>>17826941
She has no idea how true that is.

Let's try not to let this mechanic die this time, shall we?

>>17826966
To the room. Let's see what Tholfe sent us this time.

>>17826987
Sounds interesting.

Maybe Lara can give us a hand installing stuff.

rolled 67, 97 = 164

>>17826987
You go to your room, finding...

>>17827028
And researching.

Maybe she could train Diez. He's got a talent for engineering.

rolled 4, 55 = 59

>>17827038
You got:

GRABRO PLANS
REQUIREMENTS: 40 TONS SCRAP, POWERFUL REACTOR

AND BIT CONTROL ARRAY!

You find sleep claiming you, as you nod off...

DAY OVER

(Status next post)

>>17827104
A bit control array? Oh my, yes.

rolled 85, 67 = 152

NAME: SHANNON O'CLAY
SKILLS: SPIRIT GUIDE (When confused, you may ask Ben for help. He can also cover your back, or at least inform you of enemies behind you.)
UNIT: ELMETH (Improved)
WEAPONS: MEGAPARTICLE GUN (Improved-2) x2, BITS (Improved)x12
MAX ACCELERATION: 1G
ARMOR LEVEL: 1
OUTPUT: 21300 kW

OTHER UNITS: RGM-79 GM x4, RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam, Work Type Ball, MA-05 Bigro

ITEMS: "Bigro Meir" Plans, "Zanny" Plans, "GM Ground Type" Plans, "Grabro" Plans, "Desert GM" Plans, "E-Cap" Reusable Plans, Manipulator unit x2, Improved Thrusters x2, Sand Filter, Hover Unit, Bit Control Array, 10 tons Scrap Metal

>>17827172
You forgot Streamlined Frame.

rolled 12, 45 = 57

>>17827201
And Streamlined Frame, thank you.

>>17827172
If we've got enough parts, let's make that Bigro Mier.

rolled 64, 88 = 152

>>17827270
You're missing just the one Manipulator Unit.

And now, I bid you all good night.

Not sure we have the shit for the Bigro upgrade.

Actually, can we put the bit controller array on the Bigro? Really, I think we'd be missing those bits if we switched our main units.

>>17827311
So, when we going to start this up again?

I'd love to see Shannon get upgrades for the RX-78NT-1, then strap some bits to it.

We'd be invincible.

rolled 48, 59 = 107

>>17827374
If I can, I'll start it up again today at 4. Tomorrow, however, would be a day off.