>>3945859
>>Lure the Raven into open water and fight it head on.

Let's try not to kill off our potential convict fan club.

>>3945859
>>Lure the Raven into open water and fight it head on.

>>3945859
>Lure the Raven into open water and fight it head on.

>>3945859
>Lure the Raven into open water and fight

I mean, the convicts may be scum, but it will be objectively easier for us to work outside all that chaos.

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>>3945859
>Lure the Raven into open water and fight it head on.

>>3945870
I mean, I bet they either see us as some badass rebel like them, or....

>>3945859
>>Lure the Raven into open water and fight it head on.

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>>3945885
A cutie

>>3945859
>>Lure the Raven into open water and fight it head on.

>>3945885
Lewd. Milly is pure.

>>3945859
>>Other
Lure the Raven into open water and thach weave with the rest of your squadron rather than take it head on.

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>>3945859
"Boss, we can totally do this!" You assure Bandit.

There's a brief pause, but Bandit finally replies.

"Agreed. Raven Squad, fall in around Red and back her up."

"All right!" You grin as you hit your Su-47's afterburner yet again, boosting out towards the open water.

"The bogey is confirmed vectoring after you, Raven Squadron." Bandog reports. "Orpheus is en route, too. Golem and Mage are also redirecting planes with spare fuel and munitions, but they're at least five minutes out."

"Simple enough!" Misono laughs, "With Orpheus we can-"

"Warning! Updated threat assessment!" Bandog barks. "multiple drones are also vectoring to your position, at least three squadrons!"

"That Raven must be directing them." Bandit growls. "Looks like it got wise to the numbers issue."

"Boss! Boss! Hey, let us fly with you!"

"What?" You blink as you glance at your radio. That was coming from... one of the penal fighters?!

"We got no love for those damn drones, either!" The penal pilot continues. "You're our Boss, now! We'll fight for you!"

"Get off this channel and go back to your cells, convict!" Bandog says angrily.

"Y-you're not actually going to trust them, are you?" Vicky gulps.

>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.
>Keep them grounded, they'll just complicate things.
>Other

>>3945933
>>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

>>3945898
Hust wait until they find out what Milly looks like. They'd probably put pinups of her on their stuff.

>>3945933
>>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

Time to put on our Convict Leader Persona.

>>3945933
>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

>>3945933
>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

I mean, a Knight does need Men at Arms i suppose.
Also: Personal Loyalty for the Milly Army. We can work with this.

>>3945933
>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

>>3945933
>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

>>3945933
>>You're gonna need their numbers to have a shot.

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>>3945933
"Come on, Bandog, give them a chance!" You speak up. "Right now, numbers are something we need!"

"They were ALREADY given a chance." Bandog grunts in annoyance. "Fine. You convicts can consider this your final chance at atonement for your crimes."

There's much cheering and whoops and yells over the radio as a blob of friendly contacts suddenly appear on the radar, slamming into the flanks of the drone swarm. Oudated MiG-21s and F-4s brawl with the robotic planes in a massive, undisciplined furball, but they succeed in tying up the majority of the drones.

Still, the Raven had easily a squadron's worth of MQ-101s at its disposal and they stuck close like flies. Orpheus was starting to come up from the rear, but it was still going to be a nasty fight.

>Focus everybody's firepower on the Raven. The drones can't stop it all.
>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.
>Other

>>3945980
>Other
>Milly focuses on the Raven while the others peel away the drones

>>3945980
>>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.

Always kill the swarm before the boss

>>3945980
>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.

Time for SALVATION

>>3945980
>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.

>>3945980
>>Focus everybody's firepower on the Raven. The drones can't stop it all.

>>3945980
I love that we totally cucked the Osean legal system. Gotta wonder if getting a stay of execution for Deserters turned Bandits is gonna backfire tho.

>>3945980
>>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.

>>3945980
>>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.
Less drones means more friendlies to back us up.

>>3945980
>>Work to strip the Raven's drone cover away.

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>>3945980
"Everyone, focus on taking out the drones! Strip away the Raven's cover!" Bandit barks. "Red, it'll likely be coming after you to stay sharp!"

"I got, I got it!" You yelp as your missile warning siren whines.

Meanwhile, the other Ravens and Orpheus dive into the mass of drones, firing off missiles and forcing the automated craft to scatter, breaking up their formation and making individual drones more vulnerable.

But the Raven remained unfazed, blast past your wingmates and continuing to come after you.

>Focus on staying out of the Raven's sights.
>Try and pick off a few drones yourself.
>Other

>>3946029
>Other
>engage the Raven

>>3946029
>Try and pick off a few drones yourself.

>>3946029
>Focus on staying out of the Raven's sights.

Time for some fancy flying. Hopefully we won't have to ruin Milly's body for this.

>>3946029
>>Try and pick off a few drones yourself.

>>3946029
>>Focus on staying out of the Raven's sights.
While they pick off the swarm Red should stay focus on Raven, since it's attention would certainly be on Red alone.

>>3946029
>>Focus on staying out of the Raven's sights.
We're outclassed in firepower, we can't be distracted by drones.

>>3946029
Switching to
>Try to stay out of its sights

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>>3946029
You decide that it was worth playing a bit cautious in this situation. You immediately bank away from the main furball, staying out of the sights of the escorting drones as the Raven makes an attack run at you. Its nose flashes blue as azure energy bolts fly out in an attempt to hit you.

The damn thing has pulse lasers too, huh?

You could try to make a power climb for the clouds higher up, which would render the Raven's lasers pretty useless. However, that would leave you vulnerable for a few critical seconds as you tried to gain altitude.

Alternatively, you could try to goad the Raven into a defensive scissors duel, forcing it to bleed off energy that one of your squadronmates or even Orpheus could jump in to tag it.

>Make a climb for the clouds.
>Keep the Raven locked in the scissors.
>Other

>>3946077

>Make a climb for the clouds.

REACH FOR THE HEAVENS

>>3946077
>Make a climb for the clouds.

>>3946077
>Keep the Raven locked in the scissors.

>>3946077
>Make a climb for the clouds.

>>3946077
>Make a climb for the clouds.

>>3946077
>>Keep the Raven locked in the scissors.

>>3946077
>>Make a climb for the clouds.
Push the engines to the limit! Red is Speed!

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>>3946077
You grit your teeth as you pitch the nose of your Su-47 upwards and push your throttle, injecting a short burst of speed from your plane as it claws for altitude.

Meanwhile, your radar shows the Raven attempting to match your maneuver, its speed and altitude rapidly climbing along with yours...

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)

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>>3946106
VRRROOOOM

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3946106
SALVATION

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3946106

>>3946108
Nice!

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>>3946106
However, it seemed the Raven was just a bit too slow to react to your powerclimb. Pulse laser bolts fly past your canopy, but you reach the safety of the clouds quick enough, and the blue energy bolts diffuse harmlessly against the heavy water vapor.

However, even with its close combat weapon neutralized, the Raven continues to charge forward into the clouds after you. That caught you a bit off guard. Was it seriously going to try and brawl you with missiles?

>Stay defensive. It may have some sort of trick up its sleeve.
>You've got the advantage now! Turn the tables on it!
>Other

>>3946134
>You've got the advantage now! Turn the tables on it!

Cut and drop Red Knight!

>>3946134
>You've got the advantage now! Turn the tables on it!

>>3946134
>>You've got the advantage now! Turn the tables on it!

>>3946134
>>You've got the advantage now! Turn the tables on it!

>>3946134
>Stay defensive. It may have some sort of trick up its sleeve.
I don't trust it's confidence

>>3946134
>Stay defensive. It may have some sort of trick up its sleeve.

>>3946134
>Stay defensive. It may have some sort of trick up its sleeve.

>>3946134
>>Stay defensive. It may have some sort of trick up its sleeve.

I'd rather wait until we can work with others to kill it safely

>>3946150
>ganging up on it
No. I just don't want to get baited.

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>>3946134
Looks like we've got a tie so we'll have to roll it off!

1. Defend
2. Attack

>>3946160
Banzai

>>3946160
>2. Attack

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>>3946160
It was time to take the fight to that damn Raven for once! And this time, you had a better plane and all your weapons were actually working this time!

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3946173

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3946173

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>3946173

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3946173

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>3946173


>>3946174

They rolled a 10 as well so maybe that will balance out.

>>3946179
That or we can use Mihaly's advice, or just stick with the 4.

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>>3946173
You take the risk and pull of a rapid kulbit maneuver. In these clouds, the Raven doesn't spot your move and blows past you in the middle of your loop. By the time you level out, you're right behind the Raven in a perfect attack position!

>Go for guns and get some damage in!
>Get a missile lock. They'll have a better chance to knock the Raven out of the sky.
>Other

>>3946184
>Go for guns and get some damage in!

>>3946184
>Go for guns and get some damage in!

Guns! Don't alert him with a missile lock!

>>3946184
>Go for guns and get some damage in!

Goodbye E.N.D.

>>3946184
>Go for guns and get some damage in!

>>3946184
>>Go for guns and get some damage in!

Time for old reliable.

>>3946184
>>Get a missile lock. They'll have a better chance to knock the Raven out of the sky.

>>3946184
>Get a missile lock. They'll have a better chance to knock the Raven out of the sky.

>>3946184
>Go for guns and get some damage in!

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>>3946184
You immediately arm your cannon and pull the trigger, letting loose a stream of tracers at the angular silhouette in front of you.

>Roll 1d10 (GUN test 7)

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3946208

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3946208

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>>3946208

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>>3946208
You see sparks and then a burst of orange light within the clouds. Signs that you definitely hit something important. Maybe an engine or something!

"Watch your back! The drones are all converging directly on you!" Bandog warns over your comms. "They're completely disregarding everything else!"

Sure enough, your radar was showing every single drone in the area was beginning to make a beeline directly to your position at full speed, regardless of whether that put them in the crosshairs of the other pilots. However, even as they were getting shot down in droves, at least a good number of them were going to break through.

Meanwhile, your radar was showing the Raven losing altitude quick. Too fast for an unpowered and uncontrolled crash. More like a deliberate dive.

You burst out of the clouds and finally get a visual. Sure enough, it looked like your cannons scored a hit on one of the Raven's engines, its left nacelle leaking ugly black smoke. Looked like it was attempting to boost away on its one engine while the drones were forming a rearguard to run down anybody trying to pursue it.

The closest threats were a flight of four drones just starting to get into missile range. Right behind them though was Orpheus Team, with both Alanna and Angela trying to catch them. But there was no guarantee they'd be able to down all the drones before they could get a shot off at you.

>Help Orpheus mop up the drones.
>Trust Oprheus to handle the drones and pursue the Raven.
>Other

>>3946225
>>Trust Oprheus to handle the drones and pursue the Raven.

They can handle it, and if they fail then we can rub it in their faces anyways.

>>3946225
>Trust Oprheus to handle the drones and pursue the Raven.

>>3946225
>>Trust Oprheus to handle the drones and pursue the Raven.

>>3946225
>Help Orpheus mop up the drones.

>>3946225
>Trust Oprheus to handle the drones and pursue the Raven.

>>3946225
>>Trust Oprheus to handle the drones and pursue the Raven.

If he's really bugging out then i suppose we can let him. But not before we get some fucking answers. If not, shoot him. No tolerance for unbalanced rivalry!

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>>3946225
Trusting that Orpheus could handle the drones, you put your focus on pursuing the Raven. Even with a single engine, the thing was still ungodly fast, and it had taken advantage of the cloud cover to get a headstart on you.

Even though your engines were already ailing from all the times you pushed it to maximum power, you hit your afterburners again, determined to catch up to the Raven.

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>3946260

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>3946260

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3946260
Time for snow!

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3946260

>>3946262

It is time

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>>3946260
...

>>3946265
Or not...

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>>3946267
Fortunately for you, two engines was still better than one and you start steadily gaining on the Raven. Meanwhile, both Alanna and Angela are able to clean up the drones attempting to run you down, sending them all crashing into the ocean below.

That just left you and Raven...

>Go in for the gunkill.
>Better hang back and take it out with missiles.
>Other

>>3946271
>Better hang back and take it out with missiles.

>>3946271
>>Go in for the gunkill.

>>3946271
>>Better hang back and take it out with missiles.

So how big of a brick will we shit if it starts flying like Karla?

>>3946271
Actually switching to
>go in for the Gun kill

I trust our flying skills more than missiles

>>3946271
>>Better hang back and take it out with missiles.
>>3946282
I doubt it would happen, it makes no sense yet! Heck, wasn't she on the ground after we got into a tussle with Raven before?

>>3946284
I'm thinking more along the lines of Grunder getting enough flight data to emulate different Aces to the point that an AI could mimic anyone.

>>3946271
>Go in for the gunkill.

>>3946271
>>Better hang back and take it out with missiles.

>>3946271
>Go in for the gunkill.

>>3946271
>Go in for the gunkill.

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>>3946271
Tasting blood in the water, you arm you cannon and nose your crosshair over the stricken Raven as you close the distance. Once the crosshair lines up over the plane, you let loose a volley of shells...

>Roll 1d10 (GUN test 7)

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>3946312

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3946312

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3946312

>>3946315
Gee thanks

>>3946314
>>3946315
>>3946316
I hope we won't have to force an injury to hit.

>>3946315
These 10s are a theme tonight

>>3946315
>>>>>>Y

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>>3946312
However, just as you pull the trigger, you notice something odd. Its weapons bay doors open as it belches out every missile in its hold directly downwards. Over a dozen missiles slam into the water directly beneath it and explode, creating a massive wall of water between you and it. Having come in so close to get into gun range, you have no choice to break away.

"Shit!" You yell in frustration as you pull up and away from the wall of water.

Unfortunately, as the water vapor clears away, the Raven is just a speck in the distance, having successfully shaken you.

"Bogey has left the combat airspace. No threats remain." Bandog confirms.

"Firing all its weapons like that, that's a pretty damn ballsy move." Angela whistles. "Hard to believe an AI would think of something like that."

"I don't think it's an AI." Alanna remarks. "Something that desperate, only a living creature would come up with."

>Gotta admit, that's pretty impressive.
>Damn cowaaaaaard!
>Other

>>3946334
>>Damn cowaaaaaard!

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>>3946334
>Damn cowaaaaaard!
Unacceptable.

>>3946334
>Gotta admit, that's pretty impressive.

Has Milly found her husbando?

>>3946334
Wait, so is this we passed or failed the GUN test?

>>3946334
>>Damn cowaaaaaard!

>>3946340
Probably failed, assuming the crits cancelled.

>>3946334
>Damn cowaaaaaard!

So what other upgrades should Milly take to improve her Edge?

>>3946343
Cocaine

>>3946334
>>Damn cowaaaaaard!
GET BACK HERE AND FIGHT

>>3946338
I'm betting that they're a Belkan Cyborg that has no arms or legs.

>>3946354
That just means the love is concentrated in a smaller area.

>>3946354
But do they have a massive robot penis?

>>3946334
>>Damn cowaaaaaard!
Belkan Rage!

>>3946356
That also means Milly has to be in charge during moments of intimacy.

>>3946359
Is Milly the sort that would take charge, or do you think she'd melt for whoever's the lucky individual?

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>>3946334
"Damn cowaaaaaaaard!" You roar indignantly. "That was supposed to be my revenge!"

"Hey well you chased it off, right? I'd say that makes you both even!" Alanna points out.

"Yeah, well, just being 'even' ain't good enough!" You grunt. "I wanted a Raven kill marker, you know!"

"I get it, I get it." Alanna concedes. "Well, always next time, right? I'm sure they'll come gunning for you again soon enough."

"It just makes life harder for all of us, you know." Angela sighs.

"Reeeeeeeed!" Vicky wails as her Gripen finally catches up. "Are you all right?"

"Well, I'm still flying, aren't I?" You laugh.

"Looks like the Raven escaped." Bandit observes simply as his Eagle comes down from above. "That thing is definitely a piece of work."

"The pinnacle of Erusian engineering, after all." Misono says calmly. "But with that damage it sustained, I suspect we won't be seeing it again for some time."

"Assuming they don't have spares." Alanna remarks.

"Now THAT, we definitely don't need." Angela grumbles.

"All right, Raven Squadron, Orpheus Squadron, you are clear to return to base." Bandog announces. "All convicts have been remanded to Osean custody. Mission accomplished."

>Cool, let's head back.
>What's going to happen to them...?
>Other

>>3946361
I think Milly's vulnerability is actually the knight in shining armor archtype. Unironically. For many reasons.

>>3946364
>What's going to happen to them...?

Probably nothing good, but Milly has probably saved most of them from the noose.

>>3946364
>>Cool, let's head back.

>>3946364
>>What's going to happen to them...?

Realistically, I'm assuming they're going to be taken out back.

>>3946343
Aside from new pilot suit, weapons, and planes? Not much else I can think of.

>>3946364
>What's going to happen to them...?

They call us Boss now, we can't just ignore that.

>>3946370
>Realistically, I'm assuming they're going to be taken out back.

I mean this, honestly. Not only were they already in jail, they deserted and became literal Sky Pirates. I presume them helping save the base might mitigate it a little.

>>3946364
>Cool, let's head back.

>>3946364
>>What's going to happen to them...?

>>3946354
Now that I think of it, how would we even ever recognize each other outside the cockpit?

>>3946364
>>What's going to happen to them...?

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>>3946364
"What's going to happen to them?" You ask cautiously.

"Why would you care? They're only convicts." Bandog grunts.

"Let's just say I'm curious." You huff. "Humor me."

Each convict's case will be reviewed, and if necessary, new charges will be filed against them, which may extend their already considerably long prison terms." Bandog explains.

"And what do the get for helping us out against the Raven?" You ask.

"That well be factored into the consideration on sentencing." Bandog grunts. "What's with this sudden interest in the Osean military justice process?"

>Just being curious.
>Just looking out for these guys.
>Other

>>3946365
So you think she'd really like to be treated like a lady and gently handled?

>>3946387
>>Just being curious.

>>3946388
Privately? Yes.
Publicly? NO.

>>3946385
>inb4 both of them meet and become fast friends outside of combat while completely oblivious to each other's true identities
>both of them are recovering from pushing themselves too hard flying

>>3946387
>>Just being curious.

>>3946387
>Just being curious.

>>3946387
>Just being curious.

>>3946387
>>Just being curious.

>>3946387
>Just looking out for these guys.

>>3946393
>Milly's in a wheelchair from pushing her body to the limit
>End's a Cyborg who tried doing anything to get a marginal advantage

>>3946387
>>Just looking out for these guys.

>>3946403
If Milly doesn't at least have an eyepatch by the time we launch the Millyite Revolution i will be disappointed.

>>3946387
>Just being curious.

>>3946387
>Just being curious

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>>3946387
"I'm just a bit curious, that's all." You say in the most casual tone you can manage. "You got a problem with that?"

Though, deep down, you did kinda hope they'd be okay, despite their admittedly poor life choices.

"Of course not." Bandog says in agreement. "Raven, Orpheus, have a safe trip back."

And with that, you and you squadron make your way back to Fort Grays. Along the way, you keep mentally replaying the brief battle you had fought against the Raven. Even though the actually fight lasted barely a few minutes, it always felt like an eternity when you looked back on it.

However, you were determined to get answers about this mysterious rival of yours. Whatever it takes...

>And that's it for tonight! We'll continue the thread on Saturday, so don't miss it!

>>3946440
Thanks for running Merc!

>>3946440
tank

>>3946440
See you tomorrow, boss.

So are we going undercover?

>>3946440
I can't help but foresee a progressively escalating arms race between Milly and END.

>END starts off in a Falcon, Milly wins
>END upgrades to a Raven, Milly is forced to go on the defensive
>Milly gets a Berkut, END gets some serious damage

At this rate, END will probably get a concept plane of AC3.

>>3946364
>The pinnacle of Erusian engineering
>Erusian
a bold assumption

>>3946455
I suspect (((Navarro))) might be involved. The current situation in Usea is perfect for Leasathian arms dealing. It wouldn't surprise me if END gets a Fenrir prototype.

>>3946515
Reminder that Strangereal Brazil has a lot of Belkan refugee scientists, no surprise that Fenrir should be in the prototype phase by now.

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>>3946440
You groan as you wake up from bed, seemingly every muscle and nerve in your body screaming in protest as pain shoots through your body. Not too surprising, given all the Gs were you pulling from the constant afterburner use in the previous battle. Bandit had practically ordered you to stay in bed for the next couple of days to recover.

Well, you could actually get around without collapsing into a heap, but your squadronmates had gotten used to regularly check on you, and they could freak out if they didn't see you in bed.

>You really needed some fresh air.
>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.
>Other

>>3947509
>>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

>>3947509
>>You really needed some fresh air.

>>3947509
>You really needed some fresh air.

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>>3947509
>You really needed some fresh air.
No time to sit around, we've got to become the Hero Belka needs.

>>3947509
>>You really needed some fresh air.

>>3947509
Actually no, Bandit may be a killjoy but im sure he knows what he's talking about here.

So Switching to

>>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

>>3947509
>>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

>>3947509
>>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

I'm guessing that there's the Press just waiting outside to see Belka's newest Knight, and have a photoshoot/interview

>>3946537
Wouldn't be surprised if the Fenrir isn't in full production by now.

>>3947509
>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

>>3947509
>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

>>3947509
>>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

>>3947509
>>You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet.

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>>3947509
>You really needed some fresh air.
Don't you see, Milly? One million calories just waiting to be burned!

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>>3947509
You're still a bit too sore to move around just yet, so you decide to just stay put. You take out your phone and browse through it for any news. Looks like the work your squadron had been doing on this end of Erusea was starting to catch some attention. Apparently, those bandits had been causing lots of problems for everyone, and they were infinitely glad something was finally being done.

Naturally, only the Belka-based news organizations were actually crediting Raven Squadron. Most others only just vaguely mentioned the squadron in passing, while a lot of Osean affiliated sites didn't even mention your squadron at all. It sucked, but it honestly wasn't that surprising.

However, it looked like things were still not going good on the western side of Usea. Erusea was now cracking down even harder on the separatist states. A few had been forcibly reunified, but much of the stronger and more defiant regions like Shilage were still holding out. Naturally, there was international condemnation of the heavy handedness of Erusea's response, but nobody was about to start another war over that.

Your browsing is then interrupted by a knock on the door. Turns out, it was...

>Vicky
>Misono
>Bandit
>Other

>>3947585
>Bandit

>>3947585

We should take advantage of the Other within reason

>>3947585
>>Other
Let's say Orpheus

>>3947585
>Misono

>>3947585
>Bandit

>>3947585
>>Bandit

>>3947585
>>Bandit

>>3947585
>Misono
One on one with Best Nip

>>3947585
>>Vicky

>>3947585
>>Misono

>>3947585
>Vicky

>>3947585
>Vicky

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"Oh, hey Boss." You grin as Bandit carefully makes his way in. "Guess it's your turn today, huh?"

"Something like that." Bandit nods as he take a seat next to your bed. "How are you feeling?"

"A bit sore, but I'm fine otherwise." You shrug.

"That's good." Bandit glances at you. "I know you like pushing your body's limits. Just don't do it too often, or it will have really negative effects for you down the line."

Your mind suddenly flashes to Mihaly in his wheelchair, his body ruined by years of extreme G forces and high altitude radiation.

You sorta hope you don't turn out like that. Maybe Bandit had a point there.

"Anyways, I'll life the order keeping you benched. I think you're fine to start moving around. Vicky and Misono will be glad to see that." Bandit gives a slight grin. "Anyways, I need to head out to file a report, unless you've got something you want to talk about?"

>Any intel on the Raven?
>What exactly were you doing during the Circum-Pacific War?
>Are you gonna fuck Sofia again?
>Other

>>3947624
>>Any intel on the Raven?

>>3947624
>>Any intel on the Raven?
Sofia option is definitely troll though

>>3947624
>What exactly were you doing during the Circum-Pacific War?

Goody. Time for another political argument.

>>3947624
>>Any intel on the Raven?

>>3947624
>>What exactly were you doing during the Circum-Pacific War?

>>3947624
>What exactly were you doing during the Circum-Pacific War?

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>>3947624
Looks like we've got a tie so we'll have to roll it off!

1. Intel
2. War story

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>>3947655
"So, did we learn anything new about the Raven?" You ask.

"Not much, I'm afraid." Bandit shakes his head. "We had search teams combing the surrounding waters, but we couldn't find any wreck or any other evidence of a crash."

"It can't have gone far on one engine, even if it has super engineering." You frown.

"That was Mead's conclusion as well." Bandit says in agreement. "That's actually opened up an interesting, but troubling possibility."

"Which is?" You raise an eyebrow.

"That the Raven is operating from a camouflaged, mobile carrier platform." Bandit says grimly.

"But you said there's nothing out there." You point out. "Where could they- wait."

Now it comes back to you. That automated drone submarine that you had helped hunt down. Was it possible that-

"There's the possibility that the Raven is operating from a submersible carrier." Bandit confirms. "The Eruseans already had an operational version of that concept in the Alicorn-class submarine. It's not out of the question that similar type exist out there."

"Then what are doing? Let's go hunt that bastard down!" You grunt.

"Assuming we even know where it is, we can't go off acting on our own like that." Bandit shakes his head. "We're already getting orders to redeploy to a new theater now that the majority of the escaped penal pilots have been apprehended."

"And I only just got here." You grunt in annoyance.

"Don't worry, it's going to take a few more days for everything to be processed. Think of it as having a little vacation on a tropical island." Bandit pats your shoulder. "We've still got eyes out looking, so I'll let you know if we find anything new."

Well that was just freaking great.

"Well, I need to be going. Stay out of trouble, Red." Bandit says as he gets up and takes his leave, gently closing the door behind him.

Well, now what...?

>Go talk to Vicky about the AI.
>Go vent to Misono about what's been happening.
>Go check what condition your plane is in.
>Other

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>Go check what condition your plane is in.

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>>3947684
>>Go talk to Vicky about the AI.

>Raven is operating from a submersible carrier.

>>3947684
>>Go talk to Vicky about the AI.

>>3947684
>>Go vent to Misono about what's been happening.

Anyone demanding interviews?

>>3947684
>Go check what condition your plane is in.


We still have Erwins "business card" right? We should probably phone him up at some point. Altho may be best to save it for an emergency.
Oh and i don't trust these phones. Spooks are amongst .

>>3947684
>>Go talk to Vicky about the AI.

>>3947684
>Go check what condition your plane is in.

>>3947684
>Go check what condition your plane is in.

>>3947684
>Go check what condition your plane is in.

Now that I think about it, even if we succeeded in shooting down the Raven, it would have probably ejected the aircraft as an escape pod.

>>3947698
If they let TV crews onto the base I'd be surprised. Granted, Milly being on BNN can only end well.

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>>3947708
Honestly, I think Milly would rather prefer going up against five Ravens than deal with the media.

>>3947704
Can anyone actually fit in this thing? Unless they're a contortionist or something. There's a reason why the manned Raven doesn't have the separate drone.

what if raven is actually a prototype version of nemo, or an experimental AI with a defined personality?
Or even "better"; a roge IA that fixated that goes prey after prey until he's done?

>>3947717
Cyborg brain. Or a general grevious

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>>3947717
The Raven is a lot bigger than most current gen jets, there should be enough space.

>>3947717
Or the aforementioned idea that they chopped off their limbs, and slapped on a neural interface helmet.

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>>3947684
You reluctantly get out of bed, ignoring the new wave of fresh pain shooting through your body as you pull on your fatigues.

It's a quick trip over the hangar, where Mead is hard at work as always. However, something seemed a bit off about her...

>Roll 1d10 (ID test 5)

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>>3947732

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>>3947732
Is it about the Wyvern?

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>>3947732

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>>3947732

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>>3947738
>>3947736
bruh

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>>3947732
You instantly see Mead toss a small wrench at you, which you're able to duck out of the way just in time.

"What the heck was that for?!" You cry.

"Because of THAT." Mead scowls as she points to a pair of jet engines sitting on a cargo pallet. They looked absolutely ruined, charred black and partially melted as if someone had set fire to them. "Guess whose engines those are?"

"Um, mine?" You answer meekly.

"You're damn right they are!" Mead grunts. "Not even when I was in Spare Squadron did I ever see anybody wreck their own engines this hard! And they were brand new, too!"

"I'm really sorry if it made extra work for you-"

"It's not the work I'm worried about, it's you!" Mead groans. "Engine wear like this means you're pulling serious Gs, aren't you? You must have been on afterburner that entire mission!"

"Um, kinda, yeah." You admit.

"Look, I'm no expert pilot, so I'm not exactly in a position to complain, but I don't want you turn into another Mihaly, all right? Just one of him is annoying enough to manage!"

>Sorry about that.
>Yeah yeah, Bandit told me the same thing.
>Other

>>3947773
>>Yeah yeah, Bandit told me the same thing.

>>3947773
>Sorry about that.

I mean, it's not like we used the ability

>>3947773
>>Yeah yeah, Bandit told me the same thing.
I don't think Millly would really take it too seriously

>>3947773
>>Sorry about that.

>>3947773
>Sorry about that.

Not even mentioning that Mihaly's special G-suit couldn't keep up either. If Milly's gonna get one, they need some even more advanced materials thrown in.

>>3947773
>>Yeah yeah, Bandit told me the same thing.

>>3947773
>Sorry about that.

>>3947773
>Sorry about that.

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"Yeah, sorry about that." You say apologetically. "Guess I got a bit carried away there."

"Well, that's a refreshing change of pace from the other pilots I've met." Mead sigh. "None of them could ever cop to making a mistake. Anyways, I think I do have something that may help."

Mead then reaches over to a crate and holds up what looks to be a black flightsuit.

"It's a fancy new G-suit a buddy of mine is developing. It's supposedly twice as effective as the current ones on the market, but they aren't in mass production yet. I can work some magic to get one your size, but I'd have to pause work on the Wyvern for that.

>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.
>You'd rather she keep working on the Wyvern.
>Other

>>3947809
>>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

>>3947809
>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

>>3947809
>>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

Well not having our internal organs turn to mush is always a plus. Fingers crossed for some synth-muscles to keep her standing when her legs turn to jelly.

>>3947809
>You'd rather she keep working on the Wyvern.

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>>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

>>3947809
>You'd rather she keep working on the Wyvern.

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>>3947809
>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

>>3947809
>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

>>3947809
>>A new G-suit sounds pretty nice.

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>>3947809
"A new G-suit sounds pretty nice." You nod. "If it's going to help me not die."

"All right, I'll put the order in." Mead nods. "Other than that, we're still switching out the engines on your Su-47. We should be done by the end of the day, but that of course means you're grounded in the meantime."

"Not like we've got much to do right now." You shrug.

>Ask how it's like managing the other fighters.
>Ask what she thinks about the suppression of the penal squadrons.
>Does she know anyone named Bandog?
>Other

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>>3947841
>>Ask how it's like managing the other fighters.
Might as well see how our other team mates affect their planes.

Now the real question is how much does the suit 'show'?

>>3947841
>>Ask what she thinks about the suppression of the penal squadrons.

>>3947841
>Ask how it's like managing the other fighters

>>3947841
>>Does she know anyone named Bandog?

>>3947841
>Ask how it's like managing the other fighters.

>>3947844
We can throw on a coat or something if it's too embarrassing.

>>3947841
>Does she know anyone named Bandog?

>>3947841
>Ask how it's like managing the other fighters.

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>>3947841
"So how is it fixing up the other fighters, then?" You ask.

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay easier, that's for sure." Mead rolls her eyes. "They don't wreck their fighters in the space of a single mission."

"Ha ha." You sigh.

"But in all seriousness, I guess the one who puts the most stress on her bird is Misono. Her whole warrior's fighting spirit thing means she's just as reckless as you are. Though, she can't quite go overboard since she's still rolling in an F-2, so its movements are still a bit limited."

"Makes sense." You nod. "And Bandit and Vicky?"

"I can tell they're either very careful, or actually respect the planes they're flying." Mead grins. "The wear and tear on their birds is shockingly low. I know for a fact that Bandit knows his own plane inside and out. Can figure out when he can push the airframe or just lay it back. Vicky though, is a bit more difficult for me to figure out..."

>Pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too.
>She tends to be a bit passive.
>Other

>>3947863
>>Pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too.

Best butler's a smart girl.

>>3947863
>Pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too.

>>3947863
>Pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too.

>>3947863
>She tends to be a bit passive.

>>3947863
>Pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too.

>>3947863
>>Pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too.

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"I'm pretty sure she's got an understanding of her bird, too." You counter. "She may not look it, but Vicky is real good ace material!! I'm almost positive that she's got a good understanding of her bird, too!"

"Heh, well, if you say so." Mead. nods. "Anyways, I should get back to actually fixing up these planes rather than stand around. Don't go off and cause any trouble, all right?"

And that's when you're promptly shooed out of the hangar by Mead as she goes back to her work, leaving you to wonder what to do next.

>Talk with Vicky about the AI.
>Go see Misono.
>Go thank Orpheus for covering you.
>Other

>>3947897
>Go see Misono.

>>3947897
>>Talk with Vicky about the AI.

>>3947897
>Talk with Vicky about the AI.

>>3947897
>>Go thank Orpheus for covering you.

>>3947897
>Talk with Vicky about the AI.
Gotta check out our scheme

>>3947897
>>Talk with Vicky about the AI.

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>>3947897
You head over to Vicky's room to see how her project to revive the AI you recovered was going. Thankfully, while you were out, Vicky was taking advantage of her free time continuing to build the computer necessary to run it.

"Milly! So it looks like Bandit finally let you out!" Vicky says happily as she opens her door. "Come on on in!"

You calmly step into Vicky's room, where you finally see her completed computer. It looked like any other laptop, honestly, but you knew it was so much more than that.

"So it's finally done!" Vicky says proudly. "I already incorporated the hard drive into the computer's design, so all resources should be diverted to running it! But, her I haven't had the chance to test it yet..."

"Because you didn't want to do it without me?" You grin.

"Um, something like that." Vicky stutters.

>Yeah, let's turn this thing on!
>We should probably wait until we have a more private opportunity.
>Other

>>3947951
>Yeah, let's turn this thing on!

Lock the door.