>>3981804
>>Tell me your secrets, Misono!

>>3981804
>Tell me your secrets, Misono!

So we should probably tell her about our secret ai now. She showed she wasn't a lapdog when stole that jet. Also kind of feels bad at this point. I think we can trust her.

File: TEN MILLION SALVATIONS FO(...).jpg (440 KB, 753x1202)

440 KB JPG

>>3981804
>[Bully Vicky more]
Hey Merc.

>>3981804
>How about we take a peek at Bandit?

Maybe we can drop Sofia a little hint?

>>3981804
>>Tell me your secrets, Misono!

>>3981804
>>Tell me your secrets, Misono!

>>3981820
You just want Milly to be scarred by an eyeful of Bandit D huh

>>3981825
It's either that, or Bandit being scarred from a whole lot of Sofia.

>>3981804
>>Tell me your secrets, Misono!

>>3981804
>>Tell me your secrets, Misono!
It's the milk isn't it?!

>>3981804
>>How about we take a peek at Bandit?

File: Misono lewd 2.jpg (393 KB, 700x1000)

393 KB JPG

>>3981804
"Sheesh, Mis, how long were you hiding that figure?" You pout. It wasn't like you were jealous or anything!

"Proper diet and disciplined training!" Misono puffs up smugly, which also had the side effect of putting further emphasis on her chest.

"I'm surprised you can swing your sword around like that." You grumble.

"I could always teach you!" Misono winks.

"Are you being serious?" You raise an eyebrow.

"I never joke about promises!" Misono huffs with indignation.

>Thanks but I'll pass.
>Sounds intriguing.
>Other

>>3981858
>Sounds intriguing.

We're still going to need a sword for our knighting ceremony.

>>3981858
>Sounds intriguing.

KNIGHTHOOD AWAITS

>>3981858
>>Sounds intriguing.

>>3981858
>>Sounds intriguing.

>>3981858
>>Sounds intriguing.

Totally about being a knight and not for better assets.

Also pray that our new convict followers don't see Milly in the new suit.

>>3981858
>>Sounds intriguing.

>>3981858
>>Sounds intriguing.

>>3981876
>The Milly Revolutionary Army is like 1 Belkan, a Swede, and a flock of Oseans

The irony is truly astounding

>>3981858
>Thanks but I'll pass.
What's with Belkans and swords anyway?

Also plugsuits are great.

File: Red 3.jpg (466 KB, 1055x1485)

466 KB JPG

>>3981858
"Actually sounds kinda intriguing." You nod. "I always did sorta want to learn how to swordfight."

"W-what?" Vicky gasps. "That sounds really dangerous!"

"Ohoho, is our little Milly finally opening up?" Misono chuckles, her sheathed sword swaying on her belt. "Dreaming of Belkan knighthood?"

>Well, yeah.
>I just think it would be a useful skill.
>Other

File: H-HAYAI.jpg (66 KB, 1280x720)

66 KB JPG

>>3981927
>Well, yeah.
Oh hell yeah.

File: 1571450687397.png (79 KB, 1000x1000)

79 KB PNG

>>3981927

>Well, yeah.

One of Millys dreams.
And Step 1 on our road to Queen Milly.

>>3981927
>>Well, yeah.

File: SALVATION.png (2.06 MB, 1000x1427)

2.06 MB PNG

>>3981927
>>Well, yeah.

>>3981927
>>Well, yeah.

>>3981927
>Well, yeah.

>>3981927
>>Well, yeah.

File: Misono 22.png (992 KB, 639x900)

992 KB PNG

>>3981927
"Well, yeah." You nod. "Who wouldn't, you know?"

"Oho, there's so much to prepare for, then!" Misono absolutely beams. "We can get you started on the basics after this mission!"

"Wait, you're serious about this?" Vicky blinks.

"As I've said before. I don't joke when it comes to promises!" Misono tuts. However, she then turns a serious eye to you both. "Secrets between friends also something I take quite seriously, too."

Shit! Did she know? You glance at Vicky, who's gone white as a sheet. Guess she was caught off guard as well.

Was Misono just bluffing? Or was she just far more observant than you gave her credit for?

>I really don't know what you're talking about.
>Okay, okay, me and Vicky were tinkering with an AI...
>Other

>>3981952
>>Okay, okay, me and Vicky were tinkering with an AI...

>>3981952
>Nod without confessing or denying anything.

>>3981952
>>Okay, okay, me and Vicky were tinkering with an AI...

It's a totally legal one. Though we could maybe introduce it to Elisa when we get the opportunity to make up for destroying that other Drone A.I.

>>3981952
>>Okay, okay, me and Vicky were tinkering with an AI.

>>3981952
>Okay, okay, me and Vicky were tinkering with an AI...

Let's also apologize for keeping it from her for so long. Our nip is no IUN spook. We know that now.

>>3981952
>Okay, okay, me and Vicky were tinkering with an AI...

>>3981959
Just wait until she wants a copy of one, and then wants a copy of Milly's new flightsuit, and plane, etc.

>>3981952
>>I really don't know what you're talking about.

File: Misono 14.jpg (271 KB, 770x889)

271 KB JPG

>>3981952
"Ah, well, to tell the truth..." You pause bashfully. Honestly, you did feel a bit bad keeping this a secret from Misono for so long. "Me and Vicky have been tinkering with an AI."

"Milly!" Vicky gasps.

"Hey, if we can't trust Mis, who can we?" You point out.

"An AI you say?" Misono blinks. "Where did you ever obtain one?"

"We salvaged it from the Wyvern we recovered." You explain. "One of the eggheads here helped fix it up as a favor to us."

"I see." Misono nods.

"B-but it's not dangerous!" Vicky insists. "Its functions are very limited!"

"Don't worry, I'm not about to go report it or anything." Misono shakes her head. "I don't understand much about AI, but if the two of you think it's safe, that's enough for me."

Jeez, Misono was almost seeming angelic right now. Now you felt really bad keeping her in the dark for so long.

"But, what about Bandit, then?" Misono asks.

"Ummmm." Vicky bites her lip.

"He doesn't know." You tell her.

"And will he?" Misono continues. "I'm just asking an honest question."

However, before you can answer, you hear footsteps as Bandit arrives.

"Don't know what?" He asks somewhat innocently.

>Um nothing.
>We uh, might have a working AI...
>Other

>>3981979
>>Other

>That you are wonderful squad leader :)

ABORT ABORT ABORT

ABORT ABORT

File: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH(...).png (655 KB, 862x747)

655 KB PNG

>>3981982

>>3981982
THIS THIS THIS
INCLUDE EVEN THE CUTE SMILEY FACE, HE CAN'T POSSIBLY RESIST THAT.

>>3981967
Too bad Karla would probably put a stop to that.

>>3981979
>>We uh, might have a working AI...

>>3981979
>Um nothing

>>3981979
>>3981982
THIS AAAAAAAAAAAAA

>>3981979

Hell with it. Support >>3981982

>>3981979
>>Other
>>3981982
A wonderful squad leader who would never have lewd thoughts about us in these skintight plugsuits

>>3981993
The final redpill is that Elisa will not become the final form of Karla's Philosophy or Milly's Ideals, but instead do something totally unrelated to planes like teach robotics.

>>3981979
>>Um nothing.
NOPE! That's why we put it into a laptop, so he any others never have to know! Bandit is WAY too by the rules to tell!

Just realized we should have just said that we were on our period. Lol. That'd scare em off

>>3982021
There's always next time.

File: Mihaly flightsuit.jpg (143 KB, 1245x684)

143 KB JPG

>>3981979
"Um, that you're a wonderful squad leader!" You say, reacting quickly.

"Good save!" Vicky whispers.

"Huh, well thank you." Bandit nods as he flexes his arms. "Still getting used to this new G-suit. Feels more like a wetsuit than anything else."

Oh crap, now that he mentions it, the suit did do a really, REALLY good job of showing off Bandit's big, broad torso showing off each and every individual muscle...

"Um, is something wrong?" Bandit wonders.

That's when you realize that Misono and Vicky were similarly mesmerized. These suits were goddamn dangerous!

>Looks like a perfect fit!
>I'm sure Sofia would really appreciate it!
>Touch the muscles.
>Other

>>3982026
>>Looks like a perfect fit!

>>3982026
>Looks like a perfect fit!
RESIST

>>3982026
>Looks like a perfect fit!

The only man in our life is the one we wanna completely murderize in that Raven!

>>3982026
>>Looks like a perfect fit!

>>3982026
>I'm sure Sofia would really appreciate it!

As much as Milly groping Bandit amuses me.

>>3982026
>>I'm sure Sofia would really appreciate it!

Oh I'm sure she'd like to take plenty of photos, touch a bit here and there, and slap that Bandit butt.

>>Looks like a perfect fit!

File: Bandit.png (192 KB, 530x874)

192 KB PNG

>>3982026
"It looks like a perfect fit!" You give a thumbs up.

"All right, if you say so." Bandit nods and mumbles. "Better not let Sofia see me in this."

"Also sir, I'd like to report that the IUN sent my F-2 over and took their plane back!" MIsono reports neatly and curtly.

"Good. One less thing to worry about." Bandit nods and turns to Vicky. "Are you doing okay?"

"O-o-of course, sir!" Vicky tremble. "J-just getting used to the s-suit!"

"I'm aware it may make you feel a little uncomfortable. You're not required to wear it." Bandit advises.

"It's fine! If Milly and Misono can handle it, I-I can too!" Vicky proclaims.

"All right." Bandit nods. "All right, I've just received word that the IUN will be airlifting the most sensitive Arsenal Bird components to the Lighthouse for proper disposal. Since we're here, they've requested we provide escort, so that's what we're doing."

"And what about Orpheus?" You wonder.

"Orpheus Squadron will also participate." Bandit confirms. "We'll have three planes to keep an eye on instead of one this time, so we'll all have to stay on our toes."

"I won't disappoint you this time, sir!" Misono promises.

"Y-yeah! Anything they throw up we can shoot down!" Vicky tries to pump herself up.

"I wouldn't expect less." Bandit nods. "If you want, we can go consult with Orpheus how to handle the escort."

Wait, talk to Orpheus directly, while wear this?

>Oh hell no!
>Well, they're gonna see it sooner or later...
>Other

>>3982093
>Well, they're gonna see it sooner or later...

>>3982093
>>Well, they're gonna see it sooner or later...

Let them cower!

>>3982093
>Well, they're gonna see it sooner or later...

>>3982093
>Well, they're gonna see it sooner or later...

File: Angela Guillotine von Eistwald.png (98 KB, 614x934)

98 KB PNG

>>3982093
Ugh, well, you weren't going to be able to hide it from them forever, so you may as well get it over with.

"All right, all right, let's go." You sigh.

The four of you then head over to the hangar where Angela and Alanna had their planes stored at. You could see that they were already suited up and ready to go. They both turn to see you approach, and they both show very different reactions.

Alanna practically turns beet red and starts sputtering like whistling kettle, while Angela simply bursts out in laughter.

"Oh my god! I heard they were giving out new prototype flightsuits but I never imagined they'd be like this!" Angela chortles. "It's really brave you to be the first adopters!"

"W-we're not going to be wearing anything like THAT, are we?!" Alanna turns to her partner.

"Hm, well, if there's a significant jump in performance, I'll consider it. We'll have to keep a close eye on the Ravens in the next fight!" Angela winks.

Alanna simply looks horrified.

>All right, let's focus on the mission.
>Looking forward to see how you look in it~!
>Other

>>3982179
>Looking forward to see how you look in it~!

>>3982179
>>Looking forward to see how you look in it~!

File: __original_drawn_by_suzuk(...).jpg (149 KB, 1280x1024)

149 KB JPG

>>3982179
>>Looking forward to see how you look in it~!

Gotta be able to withstand those G-Forces. Even if it's a marginal advantage!

>>3982179
>Looking forward to see how you look in it~!

File: 77439349_p0.png (1.04 MB, 1920x1080)

1.04 MB PNG

Rolled 16, 11, 18 = 45 (3d20)

>>3982179
...

File: ASW_Fake_FA37_1.jpg (762 KB, 2010x1341)

762 KB JPG

>>3982214
"I'm looking forward to see how you look in it!" You wink as you make a slightly suggestive pose.

Alanna is taken aback at the sudden move, but is able to keep her composure, simply coughing and briefly breaking eye contact.

"Now now, you two can play together later!" Angela chortles, giving Alanna a hard but encouraging slap on the back. "So I hear the planes we gotta babysit are going to be taking off soon. You got a plane how to keep an eye on them?"

"I suppose we can do what we've done before." Bandit says simply. "We'll have one wing pair move on ahead to scout out possible threats while the rest of us stay close to the transports."

>Volunteer to be the advance element.
>Stick with the main formation.
>Other

>>3982220
>Volunteer to be the advance element.

>>3982220
>>Volunteer to be the advance element.

>>3982220
>Volunteer to be the advance element.

>>3982220
>Stick with the main formation.

File: Red 16.png (400 KB, 600x900)

400 KB PNG

>>3982220
"I'll take the advance element!" You say, immediately raising your hand.

"As I suspected." Bandit nods calmly. "And who are you taking on your wing?"

>Misono
>Vicky
>Bandit
>Other

>>3982244
>Misono

>>3982244
>>Misono

>>3982244
>Misono

Bonding time.

>>3982244
>>Misono

Just like in her country's cartoons.

File: Red 11.png (288 KB, 500x713)

288 KB PNG

>>3982244
"I'll head out with Misono." You grin.

"All right." Bandit nods. "Just a reminder, get everything you have packed. We'll most likely be heading straight back to Fort Grays once this mission is done. We're not coming back here."

"Understood." Misono nods.

"Got it!" Vicky nods.

Huh, is that so?

>Better go make sure Swallow is safely packed.
>You should go say goodbye to Dr. Schroeder.
>Go check if your plane is ready.
>Other

>>3982269
>You should go say goodbye to Dr. Schroeder.

And to thank him for all the cool stuff.

>>3982269
>>You should go say goodbye to Dr. Schroeder.

>>3982269
>>Better go make sure Swallow is safely packed.

>>3982269
>>You should go say goodbye to Dr. Schroeder.

File: Schroeder 3.jpg (1.64 MB, 1920x1080)

1.64 MB JPG

>>3982269
"Vicky, take care of the Thing, yeah? I got something to take care of!" You say, patting Vicky on the shoulder.

"R-right!" Vicky nods, immediately understanding what the Thing you meant was.

You head off back towards Dr. Schroeder's lab. However, as you arrive, you can already see workers taking out packing boxes. Dr. Schroeder himself then steps out.

"Ah, Milly, I see the G-suit fits you well." The scientist nods simply as he sees you approach. "I hope the rest of your squadron haven't had any issues?"

"Yeah, it's fine for them. Just gotta get used to it, though." You shrug and then glance at the movers. "So you're leaving too?"

"My assignment here was always temporary." Dr. Schroeder glances at you, his glasses glinting in the sunlight. "Now that the Arsenal Bird's most sensitive components have been accounted for, there's no longer any need for my services here."

"So where are you going from here, then?" You wonder.

"I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to say." Dr. Schroeder sighs. "Unfortunately, this assignment was only a side job. I'll have to return to my actual duties now."

>Are you going back to Grunder?
>Are you some kind of spy?
>Sounds rough.
>Other

>>3982302
>Are you going back to Grunder?

>>3982302
>>Sounds rough.

>>3982302
>>Sounds rough.
Let's not ask uncomfortable questions from a guy that's been only nice to us.

>>3982302
Switching to
>Sounds rough.

We'll find out if he is with Grunder regardless of whether we ally with them or not down the line. Best not to make the guy think we are a spook.

>>3982302
>Sounds rough.

File: Schroeder 2.jpg (122 KB, 1920x1080)

122 KB JPG

>>3982302
"Jeez, sounds rough." You frown.

"Incredibly so. But that's just how things are, sometimes." Dr. Schroeder nods solemnly. "Stay safe, Milly. If you run into any issues with the G-suits, just let Mead know. She should know how to adjust them."

"I guess I'll see you around then, Doc." You nod.

"Unlikely, but I wouldn't mind if we did." Dr. Schroeder nods. "By the way, how is Copro doing?"

"Oh, we renamed it Swallow." You explain to him.

"I see. A fan of the Red Swallow?" Dr. Schroeder raises an eyebrow.

"Well, that and I was one of his students." You point out.

"Ah, I see." Dr. Schroeder grins. "That's good to know. Good luck."

"See you around, Doc." You wave.

Dr. Schroeder then takes his leave, following the movers to a waiting helicopter. It may just be you, but the logo on it seems a bit familiar...

>Better get going. You still have a mission to get to.
>Where have you seen that logo before?
>Other

>>3982323
>Where have you seen that logo before?
Grunder?

If it's that obvious then good thing we didn't ask him. Shit would be embarrassing.

>>3982323
>>Where have you seen that logo before?

>>3982323
>Better get going. You still have a mission to get to.

>>3982323
>Where have you seen that logo before?

General Resources? Neucom?

>>3982323
>>Where have you seen that logo before?

File: Chinook.jpg (2.12 MB, 4288x2848)

2.12 MB JPG

>>3982323
You squint hard, trying to get a better look at the logo on that helicopter...

>Roll 1d10 (ID test 5)

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3982349

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>3982349

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>3982349

>>3982351
Viewed the SHIT out of that helo

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>3982349

File: Avril.jpg (732 KB, 1920x1080)

732 KB JPG

>>3982349
Unfortunately, you can't quite make out the logo as the helicopter starts up its rotors, kicking up a cloud of dust that obscures your view. You can only see Dr. Schroeder walking up to the helicopter, where a pair of guys in suits greet him and let him in. You also see that Georg guy follow him in.

However, you don't have a lot of time to wonder what's going on. You've still got a mission to take care of, after all! You quickly jog back to the hangar, where Mead is getting your planes ready for takeoff.

"Hey, looking good there!" Mead chuckles. "Looks like the doctor came through, huh?"

"Kinda interesting you happen to know a Belkan scientist." You grunt.

"Yeah, well, when you travel around like me, you meet a lot of interesting people." Mead winks. "Anyways, we'll be taking off soon. Just like before, I'm counting on you to keep me alive up there!"

"Yeah, sure thing." You nod.

You quickly hop into your Su-47 and taxi out. Already, you can see the other Ravens and Orpheus stacking up on the runway, with Orpheus up first. Behind you were the three cargo planes you were assigned to protect.

"H-hey, Red." Vicky's voice buzzes over a private channel. "Do you think this would be a good time to test Swallow? See if it can predict what will happen this mission?"

"Can it do that?" You blink.

"If it has enough data, yeah." Vicky replies. "It might not be reliable now, but the more data it can collect, the better!"

>Sure let's give it a shot.
>I'd rather we try it under safer conditions.
>Other

>>3982355
The "SHIT", indeed. Remember how dice rolls work.
>>3982370
>Sure let's give it a shot.
DATA

>>3982370
>Sure let's give it a shot.

>>3982370

>Sure let's give it a shot.

>>3982370
>>Sure let's give it a shot.

Might as well see how it'll do.

>>3982370
>>Sure let's give it a shot.

>>3982370
>>Sure let's give it a shot.

>>3982370
>Sure let's give it a shot.

File: 1415262817373.jpg (878 KB, 1920x1200)

878 KB JPG

Rolled 16, 2, 4 = 22 (3d20)

>>3982370
...

File: 1452632673012.jpg (48 KB, 798x528)

48 KB JPG

>>3982417
"Sure, lets give it a shot." You nod in agreement. "No better time to test it out, right?"

"Okay, let me just around with the data first..." Vicky mumbles as you can hear the sound of keys tapping away. "Um, what do you want it to do?"

>Calculate likelihood of attack.
>Figure out what organization is attacking you.
>Analyze enemy behavior patterns.
>Other

>>3982419
>>Analyze enemy behavior patterns.

>>3982419
>>Figure out what organization is attacking you.
Who is END

>>3982419
>Figure out what organization is attacking you.

>>3982419
>Figure out what organization is attacking you.

>>3982419
>Analyze enemy behavior patterns.

>>3982419
>>Analyze enemy behavior patterns.

File: 51764149_p0.jpg (246 KB, 1000x876)

246 KB JPG

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>3982419
Looks like we got a tie so we'll have to roll it off!

1. Behavior
2. Organization

File: 52713472_p0_master1200.jpg (388 KB, 1200x511)

388 KB JPG

>>3982441
"Let's see if Swallow can analyze the behavior of these guys." You say. "Maybe it'll be able to glean something useful we can take advantage of."

"Got it!" Vicky nods. "Swallow will be keeping an eye on all our combat data. Just make sure you're engaging the enemy!"

"Oh, I'm pretty sure that's going to happen sooner rather than later."

"R-really?" Vicky gulps. "How do you know?"

"Just call it a gut feeling." You reply grimly. "Always happens when it's the most inconvenient."

"I suppose you have a point there..." Vicky concedes.

>And that's it for tonight! We'll be continuing the thread on Saturday so stay tuned!

>>3982447
Thanks for the time, boss.

File: __drawn_by_tonee__934af59(...).jpg (91 KB, 601x1200)

91 KB JPG

>>3982447

See you next time!

File: 1414218204716.jpg (269 KB, 1313x1599)

269 KB JPG

>>3982447
Soon enough, your little aerial convoy is airborne and heading east towards the Lighthouse. As previously decided, you and Misono are spearheading the convoy, while the others and Orpheus Squadron were staying behind to protect the transports proper.

However, as usual, things weren't going quite as planned. Unfortunately, the most direct route from Stonehenge to the Lighthouse brought you close to what was formerly Erusean territory. Territory that was now contested by various warlords and Erusea itself. That made the surrounding airspace rather... unpredictable, whether it be some rogue warlord looking to steal resources or trigger happy Erusean pilots trying to enforce their shattered nation's claims.

And unfortunately, the outlook wasn't looking good. Your trip just happened to coincide with a major Erusean offensive into its rebel territories, throwing everything in the surrounding area into chaos.

There was an alternate path to cut farther south and circle back around to the Lighthouse. However, that would take you over the coast and open ocean, where those mystery hostile forces were known to strike from.

>Just cut straight through to the Lighthouse as planned.
>Redirect south to try and circumvent the Eruseans.
>Other

>>3983819
>>Just cut straight through to the Lighthouse as planned.

>>3983819
>>Just cut straight through to the Lighthouse as planned.

Any bets on what the Arsenal Bird parts are going to be used for?

>>3983819
>Just cut straight through to the Lighthouse as planned.

If it's Eruseans who spot us I'm sure we could just blare our Neutrality signals.

>>3983825
The IUN or Osea wants their own Arsenal Bird clearly.

>>3983819
>Redirect south to try and circumvent the Eruseans.

>>3983825
Probably trying to reactivate that energy shield.

>>3983819
>>Just cut straight through to the Lighthouse as planned.

>>3983819
>>Redirect south to try and circumvent the Eruseans.

>>3983819
Switching to

>Redirect south to try and circumvent the Eruseans.

We wanna avoid an international incident.

>>3983819
>>Redirect south to try and circumvent the Eruseans.

>>3983819
>>Redirect south to try and circumvent the Eruseans.

File: Milly 2.jpg (44 KB, 350x569)

44 KB JPG

>>3983819
It took a while, but Bandit made the call to redirect the convoy south to avoid any potential confrontations with Erusea. That last thing you needed was to create an international incident while carrying sensitive components salvaged from the Arsenal Bird.

So now, you and Misono were flying over Usea's rather familiar southern coast. Down below, your radar was picking up lots of contacts and transponder signals. With the end of the war, civilian shipping was starting to pick up again, but this meant that potential hostiles could hide among the civilian traffic.

If you could fly lower, you'd be able to better pick out anything that might be amiss from the mass of ships and small boats below. However, it would put you at a disadvantage if an aerial threat happened to pop up.

>Fly low to spot land and sea threats.
>Fly high in case of air threats.
>Split up with Misono.
>Other

>>3983930
>Split up with Misono.

Us high she low

>>3983930
>>Split up with Misono.

>>3983930
>>Split up with Misono.

>>3983930
>Split up with Misono.

>>3983930
>Split up with Misono.

File: Misono 21.jpg (42 KB, 350x591)

42 KB JPG

>>3983930
"Knives, I think we're gonna have to split up to keep an eye on the ground and the air." You tell her. "Which way do you wanna go?"

"I'll defer to you, Red. "Misono says simply.

>You go low, Misono goes high.
>You go high, Misono goes low.
>Other

>>3983971
>You go high, Misono goes low.

Time to roll.

>>3983971
>You go high, Misono goes low

>>3983971
>>You go low, Misono goes high.

>>3983971
>You go high, Misono goes low.

>>3983971
>You go low, Misono goes high.

>>3983971
>>You go low, Misono goes high.

Her machine can't climb as well as ours. It's better to give her the energy advantage.

>>3983971
>>You go low, Misono goes high.

File: Red 20.jpg (404 KB, 1020x1502)

404 KB JPG

>>3983971
"I'll go low, you go high." You instruct. "Watch my back up there, Knives!"

"Understood, Red." Misono replies.

You then push your stick forward and, your Su-47 noses down, gradually losing altitude so you can get a better view of the sea and land below. Your HUD immediately begins picking out all of the transponders and contacts. coloring blue under the assumption that they were friendly or nonhostile.

Well, you'd have to be the judge of that...

>Roll 1d10 (ID test 5)

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3984006

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3984006

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>3984006

>>3984010
>>3984013
>>3984018
Is this the prelude to another 10-10-10?

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3984006

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>3984010
>>3984013
>>3984018

You are all bad at this.

>>3984023
If it is, no better time to test out the new flightsuits.

File: 1335922462021.jpg (306 KB, 1500x1061)

306 KB JPG

Rolled 6, 6, 7 = 19 (3d10)

>>3984006
...

File: 1494987896864.jpg (258 KB, 1003x768)

258 KB JPG

>>3984056
Suddenly, your missile warning systems shriek as missiles and drones begin bursting out from under the water's surface. The civilian boats in the area begin to scatter in a panic, but others start to reveal hidden missile batteries and autocannons. For god's sake, it was like they were expecting you to come this way!

While you couldn't catch the ambush in time, your early warning systems gave you just enough time to react. You could drop countermeasures to give you the opening you need to gain altitude, where you could engage the drones on a more level playing field. Or, you could dive to the deck, where their missiles would be ineffective and starting picking off enemy boats.

>Deploy countermeasures and climb to a safer distance.
>Dive to the deck to throw off the missile tracking.
>Other

>>3984073
>Dive to the deck to throw off the missile tracking.
Sounds fun, let's do it.

>>3984073
>Deploy countermeasures and climb to a safer distance.

If we stay too low the missles and bullets could endanger the civilians. Gotta draw fire away from them

>>3984073
>Deploy countermeasures and climb to a safer distance.

I swear they're using an A.I. to predict what we'll do.

>>3984073
>>Dive to the deck to throw off the missile tracking.

>>3984073
>>Dive to the deck to throw off the missile tracking.

>>3984073
>>Dive to the deck to throw off the missile tracking.

File: Red 19.png (915 KB, 946x1600)

915 KB PNG

>>3984073
Thinking quickly, you nose your fighter downwards towards the water and throttle up, going into a steep dive to throw off all those missiles that were now locked on to you...

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3984112
Check out this one, it will be fun.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3984112

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3984112

File: __original_drawn_by_fangx(...).jpg (158 KB, 900x1272)

158 KB JPG

>>3984114
>>3984116
>>3984120

Save us G-Suit! And hope we don't get hurt too badly.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3984112

It begins.

>>3984138
We have the mihaly power

File: 1440977623545.jpg (104 KB, 1600x1200)

104 KB JPG

>>3984112
All right, so you've failed an ACM test. You have the option of trying Push the Limit, which will allow you to auto pass at the cost of possible injury!

Because you now have the prototype G-suit, a best of three saving roll of a 3 or lower will prevent injury!

So would you like to take try and Push the Limit?

>Y
>N

>>3984157
>Y

What could possibly go wrong :)

>>3984157
>Y

>>3984157
>>Y

>>3984157
>>Y

>>3984157
>>Y

>>3984157
Y

File: 1497402795130.jpg (192 KB, 1920x1080)

192 KB JPG

>>3984157
All, looks like you want to Push the Limit!

>Roll 1d10

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3984189
Here comes the snow.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3984189

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>3984189

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3984189
This time.
SALVATION ROLL

>>3984195
Well looks like Orpheus has all the more reason to put on the suit.

Also, BELKAN WITCHCRAFT

File: 1430715670933.jpg (602 KB, 1200x629)

602 KB JPG

>>3984189
Rather than just a regular dive, you pull the steepest, fastest dive you can manage, plunging your Su-47 straight down towards the water. Almost immediately, you could feel the blood rushing to your head from the negative G-forces, threatening a catastrophic redout, but your new G-suit immediately kicks into effect, shrinking and compressing itself far more efficiently than any regular flightsuit, pressing down on all of the important blood vessels in your upper body, constricting them and arresting the rampant flow of blood, preventing it from pooling in your head. It keeps you conscious and clearheaded enough to pull your dive just in time, kicking up a cloud of sea spray and mist.

The missiles don't see this move coming, and they fail to track you as the fly off aimlessly into empty air.

"Red! Are you all right?" Misono calls out with concern.

"I'm fine! Just keep those drones off me!" You grunt as you weave your plane through streams of autocannon tracers and missile trails. "Boss, we got a real big problem here!"

"We see it." Bandit replies. "We're going to redirect the convoy overland. The coast is obviously not safe."

>We'll keep them busy while you redirect the convoy.
>Let's bust right through them!
>Other

>>3984230
>>We'll keep them busy while you redirect the convoy.

I hope someone caught that on camera.

>>3984230
>We'll keep them busy while you redirect the convoy.

We clearly sprung a trap here. Let's not slide down it's throat any further

>>3984230
>We'll keep them busy while you redirect the convoy.

>>3984230
>We'll keep them busy while you redirect the convoy.

File: Red 2.jpg (892 KB, 1500x1400)

892 KB JPG

>>3984230
"We'll keep these guys busy while you redirect!" You reply as you juke your Su-47, dodging another stream of tracers.

"Are you sure about that? Can you and Knives handle this on your own?" Bandit asks. "We can spare one wing pair to help out, but that's the most I can get you."

>Can you and Vicky help us out.
>Can Orpheus help us out.
>Me and Misono can handle this.
>Other

>>3984262
>Can Orpheus help us out.

>>3984262
>>Me and Misono can handle this.

File: ace-combat-zero-the-belka(...).jpg (21 KB, 480x270)

21 KB JPG

>>3984262
>Me and Misono can handle this.

>>3984262
>>Me and Misono can handle this.

File: Su-47.jpg (90 KB, 826x540)

90 KB JPG

>>3984262
"We can handle this!" You assure Bandit. "Just make sure the convoy gets to safety!"

"All right, good luck, then, you two." Bandit says solemnly. "Don't get yourselves killed."

"Come back safe!" Vicky adds in.

"Yeah, don't get yourselves killed by small fry like this!" Alanna grunts.

"Haha, then its a pitched battle for us, then!" Misono laughs as her F-2 tangles with the launched drones above.

Currently, the only enemies you were seeing were the attack boats on the water and the drones above. Presumably there was that submarine carrier lurking beneath the waves, but you didn't have any real way to getting to it at this point.

Tracers continue to stream past your plane as you try to pick out your next target.

>You should think about hitting those drones together with Misono to give you an opening to disengage.
>Fuck these guys, take 'em all down!
>Other

>>3984298
>You should think about hitting those drones together with Misono to give you an opening to disengage.

>>3984298
>You should think about hitting those drones together with Misono to give you an opening to disengage.

>>3984298
>>You should think about hitting those drones together with Misono to give you an opening to disengage.

>>3984298
>You should think about hitting those drones together with Misono to give you an opening to disengage.

Time for some fancy flying.

File: F-2.jpg (1.88 MB, 3038x1904)

1.88 MB JPG

>>3984298
You had to remind yourself that destroying the enemy wasn't the objective here. It was making sure the convoy would be safe and getting home alive. To that end, you'd have to disengage with these attack boats and help Misono take out the drones. With those nuisances gone you'd be able to find a gap to disengage in.

You immediately pull up and hit afterburner to initiate a powerclimb, hopefully catching the attacks boats off guard enough that they won't immediately fire missiles after you.

Above, you could see that Misono was tangling with six MQ-101 drones. She was doing a good job of keeping their attention on her, but the sheer number of them meant she was having trouble picking them off, having to constantly juke and weave to avoid missile locks.

You could just plow right into that furball and hopefully confuse the drones, but you'd be coming right out of your climb with little energy to spend on maneuvers. You could get to combat altitude and level out to put yourself in a better position, assuming Misono could hold out that long.

>Get right into the furball.
>Set up a proper ambush first.
>Other

File: __trigger_ace_combat_and_(...).jpg (325 KB, 1259x827)

325 KB JPG

>>3984324
>>Set up a proper ambush first.

>>3984324
>Set up a proper ambush first.

>>3984324
>Set up a proper ambush first.

>>3984324
>Get right into the furball.

>>3984324
>Set up a proper ambush first.

>>3984324
>>Get right into the furball.

File: Red 12.jpg (247 KB, 670x918)

247 KB JPG

Rolled 1, 6, 5 = 12 (3d10)

>>3984324
"Knives, can you hold out for a few more seconds? I'm getting into position to help you out!" You call out.

"I should be able to stay ahead of them! Show them your might!" Misono cackles as her F-2 pulls a tight loop, causing a pair of MQ-101s to overshoot her.

You grit your teeth and continue your climb. Just a few more seconds and you'd have the drop on these drones!

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)

File: SALVATION 01.png (1.37 MB, 1285x1493)

1.37 MB PNG

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3984342
SALVATION

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>3984342
Watch me.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3984342

File: 1497383430166.jpg (207 KB, 1920x1024)

207 KB JPG

>>3984342
And just like that, you find yourself above the main engagement, in perfect position to pounce on the drones, which were still preoccupied with Misono. Down below, the attack boats seemed to have stopped firing missiles, or at least were holding back. They probably didn't want to risk hitting their own drones.

Meanwhile, Misono was still effortlessly weaving through the mass of drones, having already picked off two in the close combat. That just left four more, three of which were still on her tail.

>Pick off the drones with missiles from a distance.
>Just go right in with guns!
>Other

>>3984362
>Pick off the drones with missiles from a distance

>>3984362
>Just go right in with guns!

>>3984362
>>Just go right in with guns!

>>3984362
>Just go right in with guns!

File: 1457486689597.jpg (34 KB, 839x514)

34 KB JPG

Rolled 5, 9, 10 = 24 (3d10)

>>3984362
Ha, well, it was time to do what you did best and go right in with guns! Making sure that your cannon was loaded and armed, you plunge your Su-47 directly into the dogfight below.

>Roll 1d10 (GUN test 7)

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>3984390

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>3984390

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3984390

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>3984390

>>3984392
Hot damn.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>3984390

File: MQ-101.jpg (73 KB, 1280x720)

73 KB JPG

>>3984390
You dive down, your cannon blazing as it unleashes a torrent of rounds on the drones down below. Immediately, one MQ-101 goes down, shredded to pieces by the storm of bullets. Two more drones meet the same fate as your bullets tear right into them, sending their wreckage tumbling into the ocean far below.

With the pressure taken off of her rear, Misono takes advantage by knocking the last drone down with her own cannon.

"I believe that's all the drones!" MIsono chirps happily. "I believe we can take this opportunity to withdraw!"

>Withdraw from the battle.
>Hang around and see what else will arrive.
>Other

>>3984409
>Withdraw from the battle.

>>3984409
>>Withdraw from the battle.

Gotta make sure the package is safe.

>>3984409
>Withdraw from the battle.

>>3984409
>Withdraw from the battle.

>>3984409
>>Withdraw from the battle

>>3984409
>>Withdraw from the battle.

>>3984409
>Withdraw from the battle.

Testing

>>3984409
>>Withdraw from the battle.

>>3984409
>>Withdraw from the battle.

File: Milly.jpg (44 KB, 700x485)

44 KB JPG

>>3984409
>My apologies, everyone! I stepped away from the computer and completely forgot to write up the closing post.

"Let's get the hell outta here, Knives!" You say in agreement, and both you and Misono hit afterburner, blasting away from the battle area at full speed.

On your radar, you could already see more drones and aircraft converging on the area. Looks like you both had gotten out in the nick of time. Thankfully, it doesn't seem like any of the drones seemed interested in chasing you further inland.

It takes a little while, but you do eventually catch up with the convoy. It looked like they hadn't run into any further complications.

"Red, Knives, welcome back." Bandit says simply.

"I'm so glad you both are safe!" Vicky practically sobs.

"Hey hey, I'm glad everything worked out in the end." Angela says grimly. "But does anyone else have a weird feeling about this? It felt like those guys were waiting for us."

"You mean they laid a trap for us?" Alanna wonders.

"I've been thinking about that, yes." Bandit agrees, his F-15 taking the lead. "They must have either known or had a very good idea of where we would be going."

"But how would they now?" Vicky wonders.

It seemed like nobody wanted to answer that question.

>And that's it for tonight! As always, the next thread will be on Friday! Don't miss it!

File: __kotohara_hinari_amaryll(...).jpg (1.25 MB, 2508x3541)

1.25 MB JPG

>>3984502
See you next thread, Merc.

>>3984502
Thanks for the run.


Oh jeez, a potential Spy that isn't Belkan...

Nobody could have seen that one.

>>3984502
Now might be a good idea to switch to morse code.

>>3984824
Nah man, we need to make squadron level encryption. Our own unique code.

>>3984824
>>3984874

I bet there's some super secret state of the art high altitude EW Stealth Plane that's secretly observing us no natter where we travel.

>>3984502
WHO IS SPY???

Thanks for the run, Merc!

>>3981804
No Quest tonight?

>>3991742
Check the twitter. Should be later.

File: Red 13.jpg (258 KB, 670x918)

258 KB JPG

>>3984502
>Sorry about the late start! Let's at least have a short session to set up for tomorrow!

Fortunately, the rest of the trip back to the Lighthouse was uneventful. The feared harassment from Erusean warplanes never materialized, though you did notice a number of Erusean tagged planes trailing your formation at the very edge of radar range.

By the time you landed at Selatapura Air Base, you didn't pay heed to much else and crashed into bed, utterly exhausted not just from the dogfight, but from the long, cross continental flight.

When you woke up the next morning, you quickly checked for any new orders and saw that Bandit had texted you that there were no pressing issues at the moment, but recommended you stay on base just in case.

>See how Mead and the cargo fared in the flight.
>Go see if Swallow learned anything from the flight.
>Check in with Bandit. He's probably debriefing the higher ups right now.
>Other

>>3991805
>Check in with Bandit. He's probably debriefing the higher ups right now.

Time to find the spy.

>>3991805
>>Go see if Swallow learned anything from the flight.

>>3991805
>Check in with Bandit. He's probably debriefing the higher ups right now.

>>3991805
>Check in with Bandit. He's probably debriefing the higher ups right now.
We still need to ask him the thing that Uncle said we should ask him about.

File: black tomcat.jpg (195 KB, 1024x768)

195 KB JPG

>>3991805
After getting dressed, you decide to go look for Bandit. According his text, he was busy debriefing the higher ups over at the admin building. You quickly make your way over there, and catch him as he's exiting. Guess he's already done, apparently.

"Hey, Boss!" You wave as you approach him. "Did the debriefing go well?"

"Not exactly." Bandit sighs and shakes his head.

"What's the problem?" You raise an eyebrow as you fall in beside him.

"I voiced my concerns that whatever group is hounding us with these drones may have some way of accessing our plans, whether be through a spy or data interception." Bandit gives a rare scowl.

"Yeah, that ambush was WAY too convenient." You nod in agreement. "I'm guessing they didn't take you seriously?"

"Not seriously enough to admit to my face." Bandit shakes his head. "I don't like this. There's obviously a leak in the IUN which means every mission we take has a greater risk."

>Well, let 'em bring it on, then!
>Yeah ,that's gonna suck.
>Can't our own military do something?
>Other

>>3991869
>>Can't our own military do something?

>>3991869
>>Yeah ,that's gonna suck.

>>3991869
>Can't our own military do something?

>>3991869
>Well, let 'em bring it on, then!
Face it with gusto!

File: Milly 3.png (1.6 MB, 1271x1100)

1.6 MB PNG

>>3991869
"Well, can't our own military do something?" You wonder. "I mean, they're not gonna just sit back and take all this, are they?"

"That is something I do intend to bring up with Command." Bandit nods. "But I don't want to risk doing this through IUN channels."

"Then what's your idea?" You frown.

"Karla should still be around here." Bandit points out. "She can help be our intermediary. I'm sure she has her methods of secure communication."

"Yeah, I wouldn't put it past her." You nod. "You gonna go meet her now?"

"I've already arranged the meet." Bandit remarks. "Would you like to tag along?"

>You sure as hell bet I would!
>Still got some stuff to take care of here.
>Other

>>3991901
>>Still got some stuff to take care of here.

We still gotta see what our new AI thinks. That, and maybe try to fish something up for Elisa to make up for destroying her potential friend.

>>3991901
>You sure as hell bet I would!

>>3991901
>You sure as hell bet I would!
More Karla!

File: __original_drawn_by_sato_(...).jpg (39 KB, 630x630)

39 KB JPG

>>3991901
>You sure as hell bet I would!

Instead of a cute girl as an Avatar for Swallow.... how about a cute bird?

>>3991917
But that's a Cardinal

>>3991917
>cute girl vs. cute bird

Why not both?

File: Milly 4.png (292 KB, 781x1100)

292 KB PNG

>>3991901
"You sure as hell but I would!" You grin. "Let's get going, then!"

It's simple enough to borrow a vehicle from the motor pool. Bandit offers to drive, so you take the opportunity to lounge in the passenger seat.

However, the drive from the airbase to the Lighthouse was still going to be a bit a trip, and this was a rare moment where you were alone with Bandit. Maybe this was a good opportunity to strike up a conversation about some matters he'd consider private.

>Ask him why Command holds him in such high regard.
>Ask what exactly he did during the Circum-Pacific War.
>Ask how he really feels about Sofia.
>Other