But how...the season is over :?
Snake will tell us, he said Falon has "advanced technology"
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But how...the season is over :?
Snake will tell us, he said Falon has "advanced technology"
The next part will clear it up hopefullyQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
And it's done! Part 2 of the point of view of Angelus!
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Thursday, November 30th, 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
12:18:38
Brandon had to think quick, he needed Tarah back in the garage, but...
"THIS IS THE END FOR YOU ALL!! HAHA, YOU CANNOT STOP ME!"
He could not communicate via the race comms, due to Falon hacking it. He went to call Tarah, but then he saw a sleek white ship fly into the garage.
"Brandon, what the hell do we do?! I-I'm scared." she spoke without giving Brandon a chance to.
"Just hang around, relax. I hope David has things covered, if so, he should tell me what to do."
The next few minutes seemed like forever, though that feeling was broken by Falon. He flew low down, firing missiles and machine guns at the remaining and fleeing people in the stadium. Many people are killed, wounded, or are otherwise shocked. Suddenly, even though it was a late November day, and thus at the end of spring, it had started to rain.
"What!? Rain? At this time of year? What the hell's going on?" Brandon thought out loud.
"Must be a bad omen." Tarah replied.
At that point, Brandon's phone rang. Finally, David had come up with something.
"Brandon! I need Tarah to help Razgriz take out Falon! He's gonna use the weapon pads to destroy the enemy XAF, but the other craft will need a distraction so Razgriz can get a clear shot!"
"Indeed, that does make sense. I'll send Tarah out right away. Take care."
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"Ok, Tarah, we finally have a plan. You need to help Razgriz take out Falon."
"Awesome!" She said excitedly
"You also need to distract the other Crinale ships so Razgriz can safely get at him."
"Right, I'm off, then. Please take care of yourself."
"I know, but at this moment it's you I care about, now go! And come back alive!"
Tarah flew out of the garage, along with Razgriz. The craft zoom over a weapon pad each, however...
"Tarah! Watch out!!" Razgriz yelled
"Say goodnight!" came Falon's voice over the communications system.
The air was filled with bullets and missiles, Falon had opened fire on the two remaining racers. However, said racers were the top 2 racers in the 2209 FX400 season and thus, they were able to avoid the weapon fire. Falon then flew at great speed over the two, gaining a massive lead.
The communication system came back to life, this time it was Sarah, David Mendel's assistant and girlfriend, "Razgriz, Tarah! we've analysed the enemy craft and they are UAVs controlled by Falon! The transmitter is also exposed on the underbelly of the XAF-72! Try and damage it to take out the enemy formation!"
"YYEEESS!" Tarah gleefully yelled. "I'm on it! Hey, Razgriz, I have an idea! The weapon pads still drop turbos. Since Angelus' weapon system has a high chance of picking up a turbo, I'll turbo into your ship over the small ramp in the track and propel you to Falon, then you take a shot!"
"Great idea! Let's do it!" Razgriz replied
"_/TURBO."
Tarah had picked up a turbo, moving closer and closer to the track's small undulation. As Falon attempted to make a move on the both of them, Razgriz yelled "NOW!". Tarah immediately responded, moving behind Razgriz and firing the turbo, hitting him and suffering minor shield damage. Razgriz, who was flying high in the air, fired his rockets, directly hitting Falon.
BOOM.
Every single Crinale drone in the area of Omega Harbour was destroyed, blowing up quite spectacularly. The remaining survivors there gave screams of joy and relief. However, the battle was not over yet.
"Nice teamwork you two! The drones are down, its just Falon left! Let's take him down!" David said.
"Guys we aren't done yet! Scans show the XAF-72 has a ECM defence system. It'll render all attacks useless once activated!" Sarah piped up.
"Sh[static], is there a way to stop it?" Razgriz asked
"I'll keep running the scan and check for you" Sarah replied.
In the conversation, however, Tarah saw some movement in the smoke clouds created by the destroyed drone transmitter. It looked like it was heading for...
"Razgriz! Look out!" She yelled in panic.
True enough, there was movement, Falon plunged steeply out of the storm clouds and opened fire at Razgriz. Thinking quickly, Tarah shunted Razgriz out of the way. However, that caused her to sustain a hit. The Angelus craft swerved out of control and slammed into the wall. Brandon saw what happened, and reached out to her.
"TARAH! Are you alright?! Please be alright."
"Yeah, I'm fine...Ow. Well, I say fine, I mean, 'Not dead', hahahahaAAAAOOOOOWWW! I, umm... I may have whiplash. Great."
"[sigh], well at least you're not dead, or seriously injured."
"Yeah."
All Team Angelus could do now was watch as the two Wyvern pilots fought. Falon engaged a Crinale Energy Blaster. As he fired the unavoidable attack, Razgriz activated something Brandon had only ever heard about.
"Wait... that's a reflector! That's an F7200 weapon! Neat!"
As soon as the shield was used, reflecting the locked-on shot back at Falon, dealing mass amounts of damage, it stopped. Falon then activated an ECM, an advanced shield system. He lined up another shot, and fired...
Fortunately, he did not use full power, as Razgriz survived an unshielded attack. Razgriz then shot a plasma at Falon, however, instead of the ECM blocking it, the plasma flew into the air intake...
BOOM.
The XAF-72 blew up. The shield energy was not enough, and the ship was left a smoking husk. Razgriz jumped out and walked over to his teammates. Brandon could not make out what they were saying, but suddenly, all three turn toward the blown up prototype ship, then he heard a gunshot. Sarah fell down and David moved quickly towards her, yelling "NOOO!". Brandon started to run towards them, and//._>
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Love it Ace :D it was ehhhhhhkcellent
I decided to release the next part today at some point since my last one was so late, just gonna check over it for quality ;)
Hey, Snake, you alright? Just you said that you'd upload the next part that same day, then you just disappeared. I don't mean to rush you, take all the time you need. I'm just curious as to why you just suddenly disappeared.
Would I be right in assuming complications with school?
No it boils down to my laptop had to be fixed because it wouldn't save my documents so it had to be reset to factory settings, I'm re-writing a load of stuff right now :|
Plus my girlfriend is going on holiday soon so I'm spending lots of time with her before she goes :3
I'll get it out soon, may take some time :P
EDIT- Whoa, whoa I'm being an idiot I could release it now so why don't I? :brickwall
I can be a idiot
PART 6.4 Pieces
As the storm intensifies with thunder and lightening thrashing the grey sky, David is full of tears and anger but cannot approach Falon due to the handgun pointing at his face. Sarah lies on the floor motionless and fears for her well-being grow stronger in everyone.
David: Falon? why are you doing this?
Falon: For my family!
Razgriz: What are you talking about? are your family involved with Crinale?
Falon: Its none of your business plank, what is your business now is your deaths!
David: We can't improve if you don't tell us the problem! why are you involved with Crinale?!! TELL ME!!
Falon: BECAUSE MY FAMILY WERE MEMBERS OF OVERTEL AND THEY WERE EXECUTED FOR BEING INVOLVED IN THE CORRUPTION! DO YOU KNOW HOW F***ING ANNOYED THAT MAKES ME?!!! HUMANITY IS CORRUPT FOR STILL HAVING THIS SYSTEM THEY RUN EVERYDAY! ITS TIME I CHANGED IT AND BRING JUSTICE TO MY FAMILY NAME!! YEARS OF SLANDERING HAVE DEPRESSED ME LONG ENOUGH!!! ALL YOU BELMENDO DECIPLES DESERVE TO DIE AS YOUR WORTHLESS S**T KISSING THE DEAD F***ER'S EVERY STEP LIKE ITS LIFE SUPPORT!! THERE IS NO PEACE IN THIS WORLD WHILE YOU EXIST!! WHY? BECAUSE YOU DON'T TAKE ACTION!! CRINALE WILL TAKE ACTION AND EXTERMINATE THE VERMIN LIKE YOU THAT PREVENT PROGRESSION OF HUMANITY!! I... WILL... END THE SUFFERING!! NOW SAY GOODBYE!!!!
Falon pulls down the hammer of his handgun and takes aim at David, in a last moment of desperation...
David: You don't have to kill us though! we can work on the issues we have that are invisible to us but not your eyes. Let us coincide peacefully and we can clear your family name! killing us will only make it worse
Falon: I F**KING KNOW THAT, I WILL MAKE PEOPLE FEAR ME TO KEEP THEM IN LINE. AS LONG AS YOU BREATH I CANNOT HAVE THIS POWER!! ENOUGH TALK!! GOODBYE YOU SON OF A ...............
Suddenly Falon is struck down by a pipe to the back of his head knocking him out stone cold, Tarah is right there with obvious signs of anger coursing through her blood. Razgriz snatches Falon's handgun, disarms it and throws it as far away as possible.
Razgriz: Its okay Tarah you did it, lets get you back to Brandon.
Razgriz slowly escorts the shaken Tarah to Angelus's garage, as he does David turns rapidly and runs to Sarah. Clinging on to life she gasps for breath, David breaks into tears.
David: Hang in there now, the ambulance is on its way.
Sarah: I..... can't..........
David: Don't you dare say that, you're gonna be fine sweetie! You'll be fine
Sarah: David......... its to.......
David: NO! the ambulance will be here just hang on there *rips piece of clothing* here this will stop the bleeding
Sarah: David!....... please....listen................ I ........................... lo....ve .......... you
With one last breath, Sarah lays silently in David's arms. The damage was to great and could not be fixed. The head engineer of Wyvern AR has passed away. David enthrals with anger and shouts to the heavens. Everyone still present then you knew that Falon had ended a life. Just then the rain subsides and a sliver of sunlight shines into the stadium. Silence falls like a curtain.
There we are, my take on the omega harbour race is over. The epic conclusion is now due.
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
The Jennter Succession Conflict
Chapter 17/12: Attack Orders
14th November 2209
Old Jennter Enterprises HQ, Düsseldorf, Germany
16:43.54
Preparations ran more high within an excluded group around the Boviers. Not only tactics and plans had to be defined, technological preparations had to be made too.
The remaining team mostly returned to work eight-hour shifts for the company, albeit for many current tasks looked much different from their old work life.
Moving to Düsseldorf was becoming a permanent decision for when business would return to normal. Jonathan had very personal reasons for this, though far from nostalgia.
A notification interrupted Madison’s workflow in tidying up the offices in the Centre Section of the building.
'Call me ASAP -4'
“I’ll bring these to the storage” she excused herself from work while carrying a cardboard box of old promotional articles.
Arriving at the storage she wandered around a bit to check if the surveillance cameras were still inactive and if any other people occupied it at the time. To her luck neither case turned out true.
“16?” Madison asked when calling the number she used to communicate with Henry.
“What are they doing?” Henry only asked, not questioning who called him.
“I don’t know, there is a closer group around the Boviers and I am not in it” she reported.
“Try to get inside” he ordered “I thought you were close to them.”
Madison stayed silent on this remark.
“I’m sure you’ll find a way” he continued upon her silence “Right?”
She sighed “Yes, I can think of something.”
“Oh and you better think of ways how they…” he thought for a moment before continuing with a chuckle “get into an accident.”
Henry ended the call before even getting a sign of a confirmation from Madison.
An accident? The thought felt distant to Madison, until just the time of a blink later, it overwhelmed her.
“M….son?”
“...wak...up”
Once more Madison found herself gathering fragments of sensory input and waning memories while waking up in a hospital bed.
Ah, ok. I'm really sorry if I kinda rushed you there, I was just curious as to what happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
Since Snake said that his take on Omega Harbour is done, [DATA EXPUNGED].Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
EDIT: Just re-read what Snake posted. I think I might integrate this 'conclusion' with FTA Part 5 when he uploads it. If he uploads it before this Friday (the 8th), then I will wait until Friday before uploading it.
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I swear I imagined Falon yelling like a Dalek, or maybe even Davros at that point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
The Jennter Succession Conflict
Chapter 18/-1: White Silence
Pure white surrounded It. A vast infinity, so it would seem.
It was an environment completely different from where It first got a hold of Itself.
It couldn’t reason for Itself what led to the circumstances of Its existence. There has been no trace to any origin.
All It knew up till now was the noisy chaos of the Electrosphere.
But this was different.
It still dwelled within the Electrosphere, didn’t It?
“Hello?” an apparition appeared, perhaps it was imagination, or stray data getting caught in the same bright emptiness.
“I don’t remember having left this here…” the figure appeared blurry, but this wasn’t the own perception being incorrect, it was their own state of being in this place.
“Who are you?” It asked “And where are we?”
If anything this appearance took the shape of a woman, her details and features being undefined as a seemingly endless time for themself washed out the idea of their self-image.
“This is my little retreat” the woman answered “In case you got lost, I will help you return to the outside. However, I am curious.”
“I have seen a lot of stray AI and those who pretended to be during my time here now” she explained her bewilderment “But you seem so rough and undefined, yet clinging to a self-image.”
It stayed silent, though the woman observed that It tried to constitute a humanoid form.
“You obviously are too advanced for a simple processive AI, you are clearly meant to emulate human nature. But you don’t know how it works” she kept unveiling her thoughts.
“I don’t know what I am” It said.
The woman cleared her appearance, unveiling purple eyes and long, wavy brunette hair and appearing not older than in her early twenties.
“Would you mind spending some time with me? I may can help you” she requested “And it may help me.”
Hesitantly It agreed to whatever her plans may be.
“Beautiful” she said “Oh and, please call me Rebekka.”
Ok, I've completed the 3rd part of Angelus' point of view of Snake's race. I assure you that Faster Than Angels will return very soon.
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Thursday, November 30th, 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
12:43:11
Razgriz jumped out and walked over to his teammates. Brandon could not make out what they were saying, but suddenly, all three turn toward the blown up prototype ship, then he heard a gunshot. Sarah fell down and David moved quickly towards her, yelling "NOOO!". Brandon started to run towards them, and...
... well... nothing. He was pulled back by Gareth.
"ARE YOU CRAZY?!" He yelled. "Angelus doesn't deserve to lose you. You are a good man. Let's just watch what happens, alright?"
"Well, ok. It's not as if you're gonna let me go there, aren't you?" Brandon replied.
"Nope, not at all."
They watched as Falon walked towards them, still very much alive. David and Razgriz quarrelled with him, then Falon just started yelling, giving a long rant about Overtel and the progression of humanity. He got so angry, that at one point, he almost sounded like a Dalek from that old 20-21st century program, "Doctor Who".
"Brandon, there was one more reason as to why I had to hold you back." Gareth suddenly spoke
"Oh? What's that?"
"Notice anything different? Any people that should be here but aren't?"
Brandon looked around, then he realised
"YOU SH*T! Where's Tarah?!" He yelled
"Look near Falon" Gareth replied calmly.
True enough, he saw Tarah behind Falon.
"That's Tarah, what the hell's she doing there?!" As soon as he asked that, Tarah smashed Falon in the back of the head with a steel pipe, with a look of sheer anger on her face.
"Oof, don't remind me to piss her off!" Gareth said.
"Yeah, Tarah's got a bit of a high temper. She easily gets angry. However, when she's racing, in an AG craft, she's quiet, determined. It's like, to her, racing is second nature. She just enters this Zen-like mode. it would take a lot to disrupt her. Oh, hold on, here they come."
As they were talking, Tarah disarmed Falon's gun and threw it away. Razgriz then escorted her back to the garage.
"Tarah, what gives? You could have been killed!" Brandon told her.
"I had to, I'm sorry. Please don't be mad."
"It's fine. the main thing is that you aren't dead, however..." He looked over at David, still holding Sarah. "How's she coping, mate?" he asked Razgriz
"It's, umm... It's not looking good. I called an ambulance, don't worry. They're on their way." Razgriz replied
"Right. I just... I don't like seeing people die. Especially nice people, people who did nothing wrong to deserve that. Sarah is one of those people. She was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."
"NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! WHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!?" Came a scream from somewhere outside the garage, which dissolved into crying.
"Oh no. I fear the worst." Brandon said quietly. "Damnit, she didn't deserve that." he whispered. He sat down, then out loud, to Razgriz and Team Angelus, he said, "For the sake of Sarah, and all the other lives lost, we need to defeat Crinale, once and for all!"
"I know Wyvern and Jennter will help, as we always have!" Razgriz said. "It's all for one..."
"...AND ONE RIGHT IN THE F**KING GROIN!" Tarah angrily yelled.
That made Brandon yell "F**K!" in shock, then he lost balance and fell off his chair with an "OH, SH*T! *thud*"
Well that's the end of Angelus' point of view. Friday may mark the return of Faster Than Angels, we'll see.
I have extanded my previous part (the 2022 story), featuring music :)
I'm on Holiday tomorrow too my home country's next door neighbour Wales so I've hastily re-wrote and quality checked the last part to FWD, I may get some Wifi to keep active on the forum but that's a big unknown right now so I'll get this out now while I have the chance. (lol Iceland and Wales in one summer break?! I'm going places ;) )
PART 7: End to a old legacy and birth of a new one
7th December local time 1:04pm
One week after the events of the last Omega Harbour race. Location: Wyvern AR HQ (Outskirts of Reykjavik, Iceland)
Today is the funeral of Sarah Fillick head engineer of Wyvern, her passing away caused David to personally organise a funeral with Sarah's family, He also personally invited Brandon and Tarah of Angelus along with Jonny and Nico of Jenneter and their families to join them. For the fortunate people this day was a bright sunny day and decently warm despite the cold weather of Iceland, it raised the hearts of many Wyvern employee's to see nature was on their side. This also meant the memorial could be held outside close to the racing track of Wyvern HQ. The seats were filled with Wyvern Personnel, Sarah's family and representatives of Angelus and Jenneter. A great turn-out was seen in the eyes of David, who then began with a short speech:
"Ladies and Gentleman, today marks the day we say farewell to a marvellous person from our team who was taken by the acts of evil from Crinale. But this does not mean she will never leave our side for her legacy will continue in our daily lives. A genius who helped us create a marvellous step forward in technology will never be forgotten. I will personally see that justice is brought to her name. For now I will hand over the podium to our Father"
The funeral proceeds without trouble and the after-party brings everyone closer than ever before, but the future of Wyvern AR now remains a mystery. Without a head engineer there is little that Wyvern can do in terms of developing new AG technology and with the XAF-54 racer damaged beyond repair from the omega harbour race there is no longer a machine that the team can use to compete in the next FX League. All David can do is see how the future unravels the answers to these questions.
Three days later...
The advertisement for a open position for Wyvern has been posted throughout Iceland but the roster looks fairly bleak with many people offering to fill the role cannot perform as well as Sarah did. David in his office reviews the eager applicants CV's but cannot bring himself to finding a replacement, Wyvern is taking a plunge as no new technology is being developed and no machines can be entered for the next league. Falon also received his sentence to life imprisonment for his actions, never again will he cause problems. Razgriz enters the office...
Razgriz: Hey David, can you spare a moment?
David: Sure... what's up?
Razgriz: This came in the post today, its from the Fillick family.
David: Please bring it here and help yourself to a drink.
Razgriz hands over the parcel and makes a cup of tea for himself. Upon opening the package a glimmer of light shines in David's eyes, inside was a letter from Sarah which he opens without hesitation. It reads:
"To David
You have brought happiness to my life recently but I have a feeling that this may be taken away, I wish you read this upon my death whether it be in the far distant future or just in a couple of weeks. Enclosed in this box are blueprints to a Wyvern Craft I wish you make when I pass away for I believe it will carry on the legacy of our work even when I am no more. I guarantee it will bring you happiness. Also I have a friend who's contact details are enclosed in this letter. A person who wishes to join the Wyvern team and undoubtedly has the skills needed to fill in my role.
Never in my life did I feel happier, I wish to return that moment to you by ensuring you have a prosperous future for yourself and that of Wyvern AR. I seal this letter with my ever-lasting love for you.
Sarah
David instantly opens the box to see the blueprints to the before-mentioned Wyvern Craft.
David: Razgriz!! check this out!!
They both stare with awe at the new craft. As it reads:
CODENAME PROJECT: Infinity
XAF-10 FX League Wyvern
Speed: 100
Handling: 90
Thrust: 85
Shield: 35
Razgriz: That's incredible, the stats fit our dream of fulfilling a race cleanly! I cannot believe she made this
David: I need to contact this person ASAP and inform the employees of our new ship, Wyvern will compete in the next league and carry on its dream. Our new approach will fulfil our motto, for we are Flying with Dragons!!!!!
There you have it, the conclusion, hope you like it and enjoyed this series. I may now do some background history to the team as a bit of trivia to my Fan fic, but unless you guys want to start a new season I'm leaving it there. This project did take longer to complete than I thought it would but I feel like it was time well spent. Until next time then this story is over :)
Dawww, that's pretty sad. Though it could be due to me also listening to Sigur Rós... wait. THEY'RE A BAND FROM REYKJAVIK! Oooh, they're definitely going to be in the song list for part 5. Speaking of which, Part 5 will be uploaded very soon, which will follow with the usual every Friday week upload of Faster Than Angels.
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FTA Returns!: [Part 5.0] The Funeral Headphase
[[The Aftermath of the 2209 FX400 Season]]
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Saturday, December 2nd, 2209
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
21:51:34
<human after all_together_one more time_music sounds better with you | daft punk_>
The music was blaring at the Angelus headquarters, the end of season party was especially important to the team, as they had just completed their first AG racing championship season ever, and had even managed to place 2nd in the overall standings.
An investigation was carried out regarding Angelus' use of Wyvern's Complete External Force Nullification Device. However, the investigation ended following the discovery that Angel had only used it as a form of defence against Crinale, who had the ability to use their unapproved superweapon, the CZf_12 Energy Blaster. The CEFND had not been used to further aid Angelus in their win, so their victory had not been stripped from them.
Further attempts to locate Crinale's base of operations were met with failure, as each lead the Anti-Gravity Racing Commission obtained were bogus, or had false locations. The investigation for Crinale's use of the Energy Blaster, and Wyvern's claim that they had used KX-SI, a modification allowing virus-based weaponry to affect a ships computer system and shields via one Plasma shot, had all relied on the AGRC locating Crinale's headquarters. Wyvern, however, had presented irrefutable evidence of the KX-SI incident, that of the data of the Wyvern ship during the Fort Gale race.
Omega Harbour had its computer system modified, to comply with FX400 regulations. This meant that Crinale, or any other team, could no longer use any weapon that was not approved of by the AGRC. Also regarding Omega Harbour, yet another Crinale based investigation had come to light, that of their use of what seemed to be a modified quake, fired during the final lap of the second final race of the season at Omega Harbour, eliminating one half of all the contenders racing. Data analysed of all affected teams, and eye-witness descriptions of the quake revealed that the weapon used was a QUACCE, Quantum Unified Automatic Cyber-Controlled Eliminator, a highly dangerous weapon designed to act like a quake, but produce mass amounts of damage, as well as shorting out crucial ship systems, such as the shields. It was not as dangerous as Crinale's Energy Blaster, but was still very dangerous nonetheless, and was a weapon that had been banned by the AGRC.
Despite being eliminated, Wyvern obtained sufficient points to end the season in first place, winning the 2209 season. Due to the re-acquirement of Jennter Enterprises by the resistance led by Jonny Bovier, and the elimination of Hans Neumann, no points were awarded for them at the Omega Harbour race. This did have some effect on their final position, finishing 5th, behind AG Systems in 3rd and FEISAR in 4th. Crinale ended up in 6th place. Due to the attack led by Falon in the second Omega Harbour race, the race was cancelled before it ended, and thus, no-one obtained any points for that race. Angelus, Wyvern and Jennter were commended for their efforts in bringing Falon down. However, they could not party all the time...
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Thursday, December 7th, 2209
Wyvern AR HQ, Reykjavik, Iceland
13:04:47
<ekki múkk | sigur rós_>
Brandon and Tarah were personally invited by David to attend Sarah's funeral. How could they refuse? They were his friends, they cared for him and he needed them more than ever. He had lost his girlfriend and long time partner, who was killed in cold blood. At the service, many people attended, Wyvern personnel, family and friends of both Sarah and David, and representatives of Jennter. Since Brandon considered Angelus his family, many more Angelus personnel attended than just Brandon and Tarah.
David then took the stand, and began his speech.
"Ladies and Gentleman, today marks the day we say farewell to a marvellous person from our team who was taken by the acts of evil from Crinale. But this does not mean she will never leave our side for her legacy will continue in our daily lives. A genius who helped us create a marvellous step forward in technology will never be forgotten. I will personally see that justice is brought to her name. For now I will hand over the podium to our Father"
After that, the funeral proceeded as usual and without a hitch. The after-party gave Brandon and Tarah a chance to become closer to everyone else, as well as each other.
"Brandon... I..... oh. Never mind." She stuttered, looking quite sad.
"What's up? Tell me." Brandon asked.
"Don't worry, it... it's nothing. Trust me."
"Ok. If you need anything, even if it's just someone to talk to, let me know, I'll be there for you.... a-uhhh... I mean... y'know. You're family! You're my friend!"
"I know." She said, trying to break the awkwardness, "I know exactly how you feel."
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On the 15th of December, Angelus gave the following press statement:
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Friday, December 15th, 2209, 10:26:52
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"Hello, I am Brandon Smith, Team Leader of Angelus Research and Development.
"This press statement is directed at everyone. AG league fans, Angelus fans, you name it. This... is for YOU.
"Since 2198, when we started the Angelus project, this had always been that: a project, a little experiment, something that wasn't meant to be taken seriously. That, unfortunately, changed on our first ever year competing, this year, 2209.
"The conception and rise of Crinale Technologies ensured that we would not have an easy time racing alongside the legends. Fortunately for us, we made some great allies along the way. Wyvern, Jennter, I'm looking at you. You guys helped us, and in return, we helped you. We had some great adventures, on and off the track.
"However, we cannot overlook the fact that Crinale has grown over the past 12 months, and is now a threat to this great sport. We believe that they may attempt to recreate something similar to the F9000. Because of this, and many more reasons, Angelus is here to stay. We will become a serious team in the AG League, but we'll have fun doing it, as we have many supporters, you guys! You're awesome!
"As of 2210, our current FX400 craft, the KA-AGR1, will be modified ever so slightly, as our research takes us to greater speeds and handling capabilities. Cosmetically, the craft will largely remain the same, except for the aforementioned handling upgrades, however, we will also be using a second skin. Don't worry, though, this one is created and approved by Angelus. This second skin will still be white, but everything that was azure blue on the first craft will be neon green on the second craft. Our new craft will also be given a new name, as of now, our racing craft will have a new chassis name, KA-AX, the AGR1 will be modified and known as the AX1.1. But these racing craft will also have a model name.
"So now, I present to you, for the 2210 FX400 season, our improved craft, the KA-AX1.1, also known as... the Xygen4!
"The Xygen will have the same performance stats as what is now known as the AX1.0, but the body will be slightly modified, proving to be more aerodynamic than the 1.0, and therefore, faster. These changes, along with slight changes behind the scenes, in our research, in our company, will cement our claim to be more serious in this championship.
"Don't worry, though. Just because we're being more serious, doesn't mean our views, our ideals, have changed. This isn't just a little experiment anymore, we're an actual racing team, and we need to perform like one. We'll give it our all, 110%!
"We are Angelus. We're Faster Than Angels! See you in 2210!"
This is the end of the 2209 season, but not the end of the adventure...3veryth1ng_ch4nge5_in_2210//w4tch_0ut//_err0-//
//FATAL ERROR: Hacking Attempt: cti://dedsec.666_crinale//ctO5__AlLeKo13//fffffffffffff~
"Do not think you will be able to get away now. You have started something, and I. Will. Finish it!"
So yeah, I've started to write out a new season. I've got quite a few parts written out already.
Hello from a local wifi spot in Wales, so I take it the new season has started then, well I'll get the new FWD series going when I get back. Great part Ace seems like this story is still not over ;)
Technically, as of Part 5, I'm not completely done with 2209, the year. Just the FX400 season, that's over. There will be several more FTA parts before the new year starts. More races, more behind the scenes stuff, into the personal lives of our heroes, and our villains. They will be uploaded every Friday, as usual.
EDIT: That sounds like an ad, what gives?!
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
The Jennter Succession Conflict
Chapter 19/13: Technology Transfer
30th November 2209
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
6:42.34
The circle around Jonathan Bovier arrived only a day before the first practice sessions would go underway at the Omega Harbour circuit. But late arrival was preferred in order to minimise any reaction time Henry could have needed.
One final step before the plan could have been put in action demanded a small meeting at the Angelus headquarters.
Jonathan, Jana and Nico were sent straight into the office of Brandon Smith, the leader of Angelus Research and Development.
“Thank you for helping us out at this time” Jonathan showed an unusual kind of gratitude.
“Well, I’d rather not have another Crinale to work against” Brandon almost refuted this spirit “But apart of that, it’s only natural.”
Jonathan smiled at this statement, then frowned “So you too think that Crinale is behind it?”
“I think” the leader of Angelus said “The way this Henry guy immediately began working with Crinale. That’s not normal.”
Jonathan nodded understandingly. “Anyway, we need to hijack their communications. I’ve sent you the blueprints and codes of the Jennter systems earlier.”
“Yes you did” Brandon confirmed and opened one of his desk drawers “We have a good bit of technology prepared since we obviously aren’t on best terms with Crinale.”
He lifted out a small chip device “This needs to make physical contact with the comms system at use, but it should be perfectly compatible with the systems you use.”
“Thanks a bunch, mate” Jonathan thanked Brandon upon storing the chip in his pocket.
“Kick their ass, man” Brandon returned.
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
The Jennter Succession Conflict
Chapter 20/14: Counterrevolution I
1st December 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
11:32.31
The final race was set to go underway at 2 PM on this Friday afternoon.
“I’ll go with Nico and Dave to manipulate the comms of...for the sake of clarity we’ll just call them AJ - Anti-Jennter.”
David Arem was a member of the former JSD*, Jennter’s private security service, from a time where AG racing teams were still living their hostilities more openly. He was a fit man around his 50s, but unlike Jonathan and especially Nico, experienced in direct combat.
“From our observations yesterday, their main communication relay within the paddock isn’t particularly well secured” Dave explained the situation “But we don’t know how the remaining personnel will act.”
“I’m certain Henry won’t go into this race unprepared” Jonathan deed his thoughts.
“Will we be able to get any evidence against their actions?” Nico asked.
Jonathan shook his head “Unfortunately not. However, we will have the legal high ground if successful.”
The few involved Jennter employees remaining at their makeshift base in a nearby hotel were led by Jana Bovier. Once getting the confirmation of the tapping being successful, Jennter’s head programmers were supposed to start purging the personnel database of the company of any person who did not transfer to the Düsseldorf team and revert the most recent change in leadership. To avoid interference through AJ, several other JSD members were assembled for this operation.
13:56.43
Jonathan, Nico and David arrived at the paddock, tickets to the more exclusive area of the race track have been acquired beforehand and - through some letter boxes - some tickets to the hospitality of AJ, should it become necessary to get in there through subtle means.
“There’s only one guard walking in circles in the Jennter section of the paddock” Dave commented while the three hid behind a trailer “I’ll take him out and assume his role to avoid suspicion.”
“The communication relay is this boxy thing over there” Jonathan explained “It’s usually locked, but not heavily secured.”
“Where do we get a key?” Nico asked the old man.
“Dave, you’ll check the equipment of the guard once you are ready to do so” Jonathan ordered as an answer “In doubt, we won’t need one though.”
Dave ran off to knock the AJ guard out from behind, the race being about to start shifted the attention of most people at the track to the starting grid.
Jonathan and Nico ran towards the box. Dave whistled and tossed a keychain into the Bovier’s path, luckily it included a key for the comms relay container.
“Quick, we’ll squeeze inside” Jonathan whispered while dragging Nico within him into the tightly packaged box. Just around that time a group of people passed through the corridor.
“Light” the old man ordered quietly once the noise died down. Someone knocked at the door, it was the signal they agreed with Dave to clarify that he took over the position as intended.
“You’ll have to force a quick delay timed with me tapping the transmission” he briefed Nico “Found it, get ready.”
“Ready? Now!”
All lights flickered for the fraction of a second and continued glowing in green. Jonathan immediately sent a message to Jana.
‘Set - JB’
As the two Boviers exited the comms station they tripped over. But instead of being greeted by Dave, the first and last thing Jonathan saw was the shoe of Madison Larough.
“Tab’s set!” Jana announced into her group and three people immediately began typing their way into the system.
It didn’t take long for the purges to be done, Jana wrote Jonathan and Nico a confirmation of the successful action. After a while she began phoning both of them, but neither answered the call.
Nice! Excellent part, as always.
It seems Nico broke the trend of Jennter team leaders names beginning with J.
Thank you! :)
Your parts are also awesome and clear structured. Also you use the text formations. ^^
But it felt like the quality of my parts just suffered under my confusion :-/
I still play with the idea of a FTA-Wiki at Wikia...
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
The Jennter Succession Conflict
Chapter 21/15: Counterrevolution II
1st December 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
13:05.33
Slowly there was light again. He felt his body being moved, then another hit as he dropped to the floor again.
Madison ignored Jonathan waking up and carried on with her instructions as she loaded them into the backseats of a car. She got into the driver’s seat and started the engine.
As they departed, Jonathan cleared his mind “M-adison? What’s going on?”
She remained silent to his agitation “Why are you even here? Don’t tell me...oh well, what else.”
“Jonathan Bovier” she merely said “You and Nico will die in a car crash. Jennter will be absorbed by Crinale and we will go our ways again.”
Bovier remained unshaken by her words “Who is ‘we’?”
“You tried your best to get this driven out of me, but all these years I merely played the same part that Henry did” her words remained clear and emotionless, at least that was the impression she was trying to give.
“Who is ‘we’?” Jonathan repeated more forcefully.
“You don’t lead this dialogue, Jonathan” Madison coldly returned.
“I think I have found my identity. For what purpose I was set into this world” she explained with a slight tremble “To serve this group.”
“You are a free person” Jonathan shouted from the backseat “That’s what I always tried to tell you!”
She chuckled “Yes, you tried. Yet you restrained me for all these years.”
The car stopped at the outskirts of the city, unnoticed by her, Nico woke up too.
“You knew how much it messed with me” Madison said with a jittering voice “The confusions, the pain, the restraints!”
“Madison, I only-”
“Cut it out!” she screamed at him “I am tired of all this. I am sick of being your labrat! And I am not a substitute for her!”
“Her?” Nico jumped into the conversation.
“Rebekka” Madison and Jonathan said in unison.
“But for her, I also can’t do this” Madison said, smiling and with tears forming in her eyes “Even though I hate you, I also love you. And you too, Nico. Jana too…”
Two black cars began to pull up their side, the reserve JSD members beginning to circle the vehicle. Madison wiped the tears away “I think I stalled enough time. Good luck oh and, don’t worry about Henry.”
Madison slowly exited the car, with the JSD pointing their weapons at her. She calmly set course back towards the city.
“Let her go” Jonathan ordered them “Nico, get up, there’s work to do.”
14:58.21
“My name is Jonathan Bovier, President of Jennter Enterprises since 2085. A recent dispute within the company led to some complications among the company leadership. But the relentless support of my loyal coworkers resolve these issues as both bases in Düsseldorf and Copenhagen are currently reviewing their structures. I can also announce already that the company will return home to our old headquarters in Düsseldorf.
Unfortunately we missed out the final race of the FX400 season, but we will give it our best to make 2210 worth it!”
The announcement was occupying every advertisement block during the transmission of the season finale in Omega Harbour. It sparked confusion about who exactly this Jennter team on the track was.
The Australian police were seizing the property of the ‘imposter team’, as it just has been reported as stolen minutes after the announcement was made, forcing the craft to retire midrace.
However, Henry was nowhere to be found.
Thanks! I like to keep a neat format when writing out FTA parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
Faster Than AngelsInsights/2209
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Rebekka Bovier
Born: 19th September 2064
Nationality: German
Gender: Female
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 44 kg
Rebekka Bovier (née Tramer) was the wife of Jonathan Bovier and first Lead Researcher of the Jennter’s SFE (Spezialforschungseinheit - Special Research Unit). Her main goal together with Jonathan was to find a method granting something akin to immortality, peaking in extensive Sublimation and Electrosphere research. Part of these operations were classified even within the SFE and played a contributing factor in the relocation of the companies’ headquarters to Copenhagen after the Fall of the F9000 and subsequent investigations.
Rebekka ultimately became the first person to successfully be sublimated into the Electrosphere, where she continues to dwell until today. At least that is what Jonathan is convinced of, having continued SFE research on his own after years. A side product of her encounter with a rogue AI and her husband’s continued efforts manifested in the material world as a young woman named Madison, who bears a striking optical similarity to the young Rebekka.
Despite studying at the same campus they rarely made contact due to their differing fields - Jonathan a Mechanical Engineer and Rebekka a Neurologist. It was the free-time activity of gathering at a race meeting where they initially made contact. Carrying a practically complementary obsession with the idea of a perfected race car and the perfected human within it set the foundation for the relationship to soon come.
With Jonathan taking over the leadership of Jennter in 2085 and the following expansion of the company, the base has been laid for Rebekka to take over leadership in the newly founded SFE. While this unit carried out a variety of unusual research programmes, in core it remained the backbone of the lasting common desire of the couple to research into life extending methods, where usually both served as test subjects once a project reached an acceptable state. This eventually caught Rebekka in being sublimated through her own experiments. Officially she was declared dead through an undetected disease, which only Jonathan remained to question.
I'm not too big on politics, so I definitely won't find the references.
Ah ok, there aren't much... :-/
I said I'd upload the next part on Friday.... I am such a liar. Oh well, you get it a day earlier, isn't that nice?
The referenced album title of Part 5.0 was The Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada
[Part 6.0] Big Sounds of 2210
<22091230>
Sunday, December 30th, 2209
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
19:28:46
At the end of another day at the Angelus offices, Brandon was getting ready to leave, along with everyone else.
"I'll see you guys tomorrow... oh... Tarah. What are you still doing here?"
She jumped. She was spacing out, thinking quite intently on... well, something.
"Aaaah! U-u-ummm, I-I, uhhh... whaa-?"
"Work hours are over, it's time to go. Are you going to leave? You did seem quite focused on something."
"Y-yeah, I was going to leave, sorry." She started to leave, but spun around quickly, "Wait! I-I need to tell you something."
"You do? OK, by all means, go ahead." He smiled.
"Well, I... uhhh... I... [sigh], n-never mind. It can wait."
"Haha, you're quite scatterbrained today." He chuckled softly. "Are you absolutely sure it can wait?"
"Y-yeah... umm... no. See, the thing is... I-"
"Hey, are you two lovebirds gonna get out of here or what?" Gareth barged in, completely cutting Tarah off.
"He's not my boyfriend!" Tarah retaliated quite loudly, her face turning a shade of red comparable to that of her bright red hair.
Brandon, on the other hand, was calm about the situation.
"Gareth, I think you should know that I have absolutely no feelings for Tarah whatsoever. She wanted to tell me something. That's all."
"Suuure, keep thinking that." Gareth said sarcastically. "I'll see you two later then." He then walked out.
As soon as he was out of earshot, Brandon asked Tarah "Anyway, as you were saying?"
"Don't worry, I guess it can wait after all." She then started to walk hurriedly out the door, obviously quite embarrassed.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, it's not that important."
"Alright. Well, I'm gonna leave now. I'll see you tomorrow then." he said as she walked out to her car. She then turned and waved goodbye.
He walked to the garage and got in his car, the mysterious black modified Angelus Razer.X seen minutes before the start of the Omega Harbour race.
"Hah, she's so cute when she gets confused," He thought, but then stopped himself "Wait, why am I thinking about her like that? Oh, whatever."
As he set off, he got a video call from the onboard multi-function device.
"You have some nerve, going out at a time like this. I hope you are ready to face the consequences."
"Gelorum, give up." Brandon snapped back, "We won, just accept that and move on."
"And let my lovely present go to waste? I came all the way here just to hand-deliver it to you!"
At that moment, a black supercar with neon green lights overtook Brandon at an alarming rate, then spun around to face him, stopping, requiring Brandon to slam on the brakes.
"Do not think you will be able to get away now, you have started something, and I will finish it." He saw Gelorum say in her car.
"Hah! Bring it."
"Fine." Suddenly, she got out of her car, walked over to Brandon, and handed him an envelope.
"Open this on the day and time written on the envelope. Follow the instructions exactly. We will end this."
Brandon looked at the envelope, then back at Gelorum, "Why exactly can we not wait for the 2210 season?"
"This will be a special event," She said, tapping the envelope, "No weapons. Just us, and our racing skill."
"Bit far from your standard ideals of 'Hey, weapons, let's destroy everyone', isn't it?"
"Do not get me wrong, Crinale are still about chaos and destruction, but... what is life without a bit of deviation?" She smiled.
Brandon seemed to be at a loss for words. "Wow! Heh, keep this up, and you might just change for the better. I might just consider asking you to come back!"
Just like that, her smile faltered "SHUT UP. This is NOT about being nice and kind, well, maybe. Primarily, this is about destroying you, but doing it your way. It will be the ultimate humiliation!"
"Aw, and to think you had seen the error of your ways. Oh well, one can hope."
"Just take the envelope and get out of my sight. You are getting on my nerves... again." She threw the envelope into Brandon's car and headed back to her car, getting in and driving off, but not before stopping next to him and saying one more thing:
"If you do not follow those instructions, I will hunt you down." She then sped off.
Brandon looked at the envelope. There were only two sets of numbers written on it: 22091231 and 23:00:00. This mean that the envelope was to be opened on the 31st of December, 2209 at 11:00pm.
<22091231>
Sunday, December 31st, 2209
Crinale Technologies HQ
10:38:26
"Their skills far exceeded my expectations. This is not good." Gelorum said.
"So what now? I assume you were prepared for something like this?"
"Of course!" She turned on the intercom. "As of now, Project Valkyrie is put on hiatus. Move ahead with Project Apollyon."
"Apollyon?! Oh, no, no, NO!"
Eleven years ago, you could have mistaken it for odd lighting, but not this time. Her eyes actually glowed. They glowed bright green!
"You swore. You swore to me that you would do whatever it took to defeat Angelus, even if it meant using Project Apollyon. Besides, I have more plans that make Apollyon seem like a cute fluffy kitten."
"That was then, I was filled with rage. Not anymore, I've changed my mind."
Gelorum closed her eyes, then spoke, angrily, through gritted teeth.
"Then you are no longer of use to us." She snapped her eyes open.
"A-aahhh! Y-your eyes!"
If you mistook her glowing eyes as odd lighting now, you would be in for a shock. Her eyes changed colour. They now glowed bright red.
"My eyes? Oh, that. If you must know, I was born with a rare condition. My eyes have the ability to glow and even change colour, depending on my mood. Can you make a guess as to what my feeling is right now?"
"T-they're red, so, a-anger?"
"Correct." She calmed down, her eyes changing back to green, but they were still glowing. She slumped her arms off the sides of her chair and turned her head, facing away and down from him, then spoke the last six words he would ever hear.
"I am also a fantastic shot."
There was literally no time between her speaking, her arm raising, and her pulling the trigger of her laser pistol. First, there was a relatively loud sonic boom-like noise, followed by a sickening splat immediately after, and then, seconds later, the dull thud of the engineer's body hitting the ground broke the silence.
She did not look at him when she shot him, yet there was one clean wound, right at the exact centre of his forehead. Gelorum stood up, and walked over to the corpse of the man that opposed her.
Upon seeing her perfect shot, Gelorum made an odd noise, which grew into giggling, then full on joyous laughter, her glowing green eyes shifting to a bright, yet deep purple.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with Angelus. I need to finish them off myself, as you imbeciles are too incompetent to do so. Prepare the Havok, NOW."
Yeah, it's nearly the end of 2209. Epic things shall go down.
There was another reason why I uploaded this today. I have some extra content, which will be uploaded either later today, or tomorrow.
EDIT: Actually, I'll leave it up to you guys, when would you want this extra content, later today or tomorrow? Because it's ready to go up whenever.
Today! Today! Today! :D
Imagine this like a childish I want
Oh, very well then children.
First off, you're probably wondering what the hell those two Crinale projects were, Valkyrie and Apollyon. Well....
CRINALE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Data File: <valkyrie.txt>
F0-RG7.2 [Codename: VALKYRIE]
Speed
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░ 085
Thrust
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░ 085
Handling
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░ 075
Shield
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 100
Engine:Angelus KA-AGR:X 3K14 (Modified by Crinale Technologies, Inc.)Brakes:Angelus HyperForce XIII (Modified by Crinale Technologies, Inc.)Weapon:Crinale RR.DeltaShield:Triakis S-22 Armor (Remodified by Crinale Technologies, Inc.)
What was to be the next in Crinale's F0-RG7 series racing craft before the project was put on hiatus, the 7.2, codenamed Valkyrie, was a completely different machine to the 7.1. Keeping the base chassis from the 7.1, which was originally developed by Angelus, Crinale have had time to tinker with the 7.2 by their experienced technicians, resulting in a lighter, faster, and stronger craft than their previous effort, though, it still is fairly heavy.
However, as of late 2209, when the project was put on hiatus, Crinale were working on a completely new chassis for the 7.2, though it still used the original Angelus chassis as a basis. With the new chassis, Crinale were able to have completely alter how the ship controlled to their design and racing style. The extremely outdated Talon 9000 weapons system has been ditched for one that has been developed by Crinale themselves, proving that they can create their own products, rather than stealing and modifying components from others. The F0-RG7.2 was developed with FX400 regulations in mind, but, with the hiatus, Crinale are considering modifying it further for a future league, possibly utilising the new chassis.
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F0-RGΓ [Codename: APOLLYON]
Speed
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓██████ 128
Thrust
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓████ 120
Handling
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 100
Shield
░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ -∞-
Engine:Crinale ZPERE/Type616 (Zero-Point Energy Racing Engine)Brakes:None (Ship uses the ZPERE to slow down)Weapon:Crinale RR.DeltaShield:Crinale REST v42.0.0.6 (Reverse Engineered Shield Technology)
This is one ship that would most definitely NOT be allowed into any AG racing championship. Utilising highly advanced zero-point energy technology, the "Gamma" has not only the highest top speed of all crafts, but the highest acceleration, too (1.5x more thrust than the F0-RG7.1), meaning that is can easily outperform Angelus and any other craft that dares try and challenge it. Stopping the somewhat heavy craft is extremely easy, too, as the ZPE technology can slow the craft down easily.
The technicians at Crinale have also found a way to reverse-engineer the shield, and as such, this craft cannot be eliminated, it has a completely impenetrable shield, which, for added protection, is powered by, yet again, zero-point energy technology. The chassis is also completely new, using the experimental chassis that was to be used with the Valkyrie, the F0-RG7.2, before that project was put on hiatus.
GEEZ!!!! O_O
I'm gone for a couple of days and I see that ship!!! HOW???
Well it would seem that my teams new ship is an easy target with its low shield but high stats in other areas. I got some catching up to do yet again :P
I come home tomorrow from Wales so I'll get to work on the new part soon ;)
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Oh god my WiFi played up then :P
They won't use Project Apollyon. They can't, it violates many rules of the FX400.
Well, let's put it this way, they won't use it for official races. For the FX400, they'd use probably the F0-RG7.1 or Valkyrie, the 7.2, I haven't decided yet.
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Virtual Aspirations
Chapter 22/1: Ghosts of the Past
23rd December 2209
New Jennter Enterprises HQ, Düsseldorf, Germany
18:32.31
Christmas music was playing through the still war-torn Jennter building in Düsseldorf. The decision was made to permanently relocate back to the headquarters Jennter used almost permanently until the Fall of the F9000.
The state of the building didn’t prevent seasonal festivities from being planned though. While arranging decorations Jonathan gradually stepped closer to the West Section. This part of the headquarters still remained locked. Locked since 2171 in fact. The things stored inside being the very reason this building was left abandoned.
Yet what laid there dormant was his last hope.
Was it even due to the Fall?
Jonathan knew this was only a farce towards his employees. And his family.
He knew it was merely his own conscience that plagued him.
23.54.21
The last people left the building, anticipating the Christmas festivities to come and their general holidays.
Jonathan found himself again glaring at the large, barren door leading to the West Section.
He sighed and began tearing off the wooden planks, the door itself was locked with the infrared chip implanted in his artificial eye.
Slowly he began stepping inside. A dark corridor, lining up specialised offices and research labs. But what he seeked was further below.
Stairways lead to underground laboratories. For the extensive super weapon research that escalated in the F9000. Further below the artificial intelligence and android design department was located.
As he left the stairways into this complex, Jonathan stopped for a moment.
“Hello?” he shouted. He knew the place, but he wasn’t sure of what may had been hiding inside. Silence.
“Helllooooo? Aurora, it’s me.” he repeated.
Silence. Silent enough to hear a hairpin drop. Reassured he stepped forward. To confirm his suspicion, he strictly went towards one specific room.
The chamber where she remained sealed. Or if anything there was nothing more than an it left.
Once more his special implant opened a door and there he saw it.
A female body, strapped onto something loosely resembling an operation table.
“Aurora” he whispered “you aren’t there, right?”
Silence.
Decades have passed since JKI-EBFa-AGD1-1.0 went out of service. Or when Aurora ‘retired’, how the official reports read.
Retired. Jonathan sat down next to her, rethinking the events that left this body abandoned.
He was supposed to shut her down. To delete her AI core altogether. But he couldn’t bring himself to it. Over these years in which Aurora was operational, she grew to him. It would have been equal to murder in his eyes.
“Designed to research human consciousness, you only lead to more confusion” he chuckled.
“Oh well” he stood up, placing his hand on her cold forehead “I’ll have to explain this to the public one day.”
Jonathan left the room, closed the door and continued his journey to the final level in the West Section. The Electrosphere research facility. Also called the portal.
The corridor exiting the stairway only led to a single large room, to which once more only Jonathan had authorisation at this moment. Even during its active times, only few people ever were able to enter this place.
In fact a toned down version was located in Copenhagen, but it proved to be insufficient at the still experimental technology of Sublimation and Deposition.
“I’ll see you again.”
Wow, this guy's so good, not even Brandon could beat him in a race. Although, I guess that's just because of nearly 200 years of practice and experience!
Anyway, I didn't say that I had posted all of the content I was going to post....
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>>file02_: Tarah Andrews//[ARD]
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//Full Name: Tarah Hayley Andrews
//Team: Angelus Research and Development
//Country of Birth/Nationality: Australia
//Age: 29 [As of 2209]
//DOB: May 17th, 2180
//Height: 172cm/5'8"
//Weight: 62kg/137lb.
//Hair Colour/Type/Style: Bright Red-Orange/Straight/Medium
//Eye Colour: Bright Blue
//Occupation: First Pilot, Angelus Research and Development
//Pilot ID: ANDR507.1.1.194
//Racer Number: 42
//Racing Style: Neutral, Slightly Violent
//Personal Car: 2205 Angelus R205 GT
//Modifications: N/A, Factory spec.
//Likes: Racing, AG craft, speed, music.
//Dislikes: Violence (especially in sport), corruption, traitors, terrorists.
//Friends: Angelus employees, David Mendel.
//Foes: Crinale, Crinale employees (especially those involved with Angelus/Katana).
//Rivals: Crinale (archrival), Wyvern (friendly), Jennter (friendly)
Born on the 17th of May, 2180 to Cassy and Marcus Andrews, Tarah had lived her entire life in Perth, Western Australia. Her parents were amazed to discover her hair naturally grew in a very bright red-orange colour, while her body hair (eg. eyebrows, etc.) seemed to be a more natural brown. While she didn't grow up with the presence of a professional AG League, she was interested in, and had an uncanny skill in racing.
When Tarah was 5 years old, in 2185, the amateur FX150 League and the Ampithere Racing Challenge had begun. That same year, local AG car manufacturer Katana Advancements was established, starting to supply parts to the League. Tarah aimed high, attempting to get into the League. At the age of 15, in 2195, however, she found out that the ARC/FX150 was to be upgraded to the FX300 Professional League. This, however, did not impede her progress, nor did it stop her eagerness to race. On September 20th, 2197, that same eagerness got the attention of Brandon Smith, who had started the Angelus project. He hired her immediately.
The resulting several years showed that her racing skill was one of the best in the country. Her inclusion to the Angelus family was important to the team, as she was single handedly one of the best Australian pilots to ever race in a Professional League. She was also good friends with most of her co-workers, due to her happy, friendly nature.
She does show an increased interest in Brandon Smith, and it seems she's hiding a secret from him...
Well, I'll be offline this weekend (Belgian GP wohoo :D ), I also have nothing for you right now :-/
Fair warning, the next several parts will be less violent and will have more of a Drama theme/genre to it. Don't worry though, as soon as the 2210 FX400 season kicks off, everything will be back to its violent, dark themes. Nothing can be dark all the time.
The referenced album title of Part 6.0 was Big Sounds of the Drags by Junkie XL
[Part 7.1] Battle for the Year
<22091231>
Sunday, December 31st, 2209
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
22:59:45
It was nearly time to open the envelope Gelorum gave Brandon. Knowing the steps Crinale took to attempt to destroy Angelus, he had it analysed for materials used to make letter bombs. Fortunately, no such materials were found, so it was perfectly safe to open...
December 31st, 2209; 23:00
Brandon Smith,
Tonight, we will end it all, 2210 will be a new year, a new change. The 2210 FX400 season is fast approaching, and it will be one of the greatest seasons ever. For now, however, we will have a race, to celebrate the new year, and to see who has the greatest skill.
I hereby challenge you to a street-race. We will pit your modified Angelus Razer.X against my reborn Katana Havok. This race will contain no weapon use at all, as road cars cannot utilise such technology. We will race from your headquarters up to and around Omega Harbour. The first one across the finish line of Omega Harbour will become victorious over all.
The race will start at 23:45. I will be there at 23:40 sharp. If you are not out and ready to race by 23:45, I will blow up your headquarters. You cannot back out now.
In 2210, Everything Changes.
Yours Sincerely,
Alexandra Gelorum.
Brandon was beside himself with the mention of such outdated technology.
"The Havok? That old thing was discontinued on Q3, 2198! Even then, the car had an 11 year run! It's outdated as hell! What, does she think she can beat me with it just because it's a Katana-era car... no, wait. She said it was 'reborn'. With an old thing like that, I think she meant that it was rebuilt with new parts."
After making some final adjustments to his Razer.X, Brandon sat outside the building in his car, until he saw the all too familiar black supercar with neon-green lights pull up near the building. The phone of his onboard multifunction device rang.
"23:40, on time, I see, Gelorum." Brandon answered.
"Am I not always?" Gelorum inquired.
"I guess? Anyway, I have to ask, what's with..."
"This old Katana?" She interrupted, "It always was mine. I maintained it, upgrading it where needed. I have now upgraded it to equal your newer Razer.X. However, I know every last detail of this thing, I know exactly how it handles, how it reacts. I can push it up to its true limits and not lose control of it. I can and will destroy you with this old 2198 Katana Havok."
"I guess we'll just have to see if you can 'destroy' me with that, now won't we?"
The two cars moved to the currently red traffic lights, side by side, at 23:45 exactly.
"We go when the lights turn green." Gelorum informed Brandon.
As soon as the traffic lights displayed its bright green light, both cars took off at top speed.
<23:45:06_>
<unofficial street race: angelus hq - omega harbour_>
<point to point: 0%_>
<breathe underwater | placebo_>
The cars took a while to get up to their top speed, as they were road cars, not FX400 league racers. Also, because of that, the top speeds were not that quick, with the Razer.X maxing out at 457km/h, slightly slower than Venom speed. The Havok maxed out at an even slower speed, 443km/h. The roads of Perth were, of course, not suitable for racing, as they were public roads. This meant that, along with the sluggish controls of the heavy road cars, Brandon and Gelorum would have to slow down considerably for each corner, lowering their average speed by a massive amount.
Another layer of difficulty arose at that point too: traffic. Even though it was nearly midnight, there was a large amount of traffic in the city, as it was New Years Eve, so everyone wanted to see the fireworks for the new year. The two cars sped along the road, gaining speed each second, swerving around the traffic, even opting to fly right above it.
"Stupid peasants, out my way," Brandon could hear Gelorum mumble, "Who knew it would be this busy at this time?!"
"It's New Years Eve, of course it'd be busy 10 minutes before the new year!" Brandon replied.
"Rhetorical question, Smith!" Gelorum snapped angrily, realising Brandon heard her, "It was not for you to answer!"
She then turned, smashing into the rear half of Brandon, who took the opportunity to control the resulting spin and slipped into a road that would meet up with the main route.
"I can track you down, you better not be running away!" She said, turning into a different road.
"Do you think I'd be that stupid?" Brandon replied, taking the final turn of the detour and sliding back on the main road, several meters in front of Gelorum, who could only give a flat "What, how?"
"My dear Alexandra, even I don't know." Brandon said.
"WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT CALLING ME ALEXANDRA?!" she yelled
"Oh, would you RELAX?! This is why I called you that, you're way too damn serious." Brandon turned onto the freeway, while Gelorum continued onwards, taking an alternate route.
Near the entry road of Omega Harbour, Gelorum continued to track Brandon, but she saw a problem.
"How is Brandon going to get to the entry point from there?" Brandon soon answered her question.
"Like this!" He yanked the steering wheel right, sharply.
The sight of the modified black Angelus Razer.X flying through the air off the freeway and over her car rendered Gelorum speechless. It was now officially a race to the end of Omega Harbour. Both cars were free to accelerate to their limits.
Eventually, they hit the first corner of the track, which they took at top speed, as the top speeds of the cars fell short of Venom speed. In fact, most corners could have been taken at top speed, the only exception was the hairpin before the 'Death Spiral'. Even then, the speed needed to take it was not that smaller than the top speed of the cars.
As soon as the cars entered the 'Death Spiral', there was a loud "CRACK!" noise, followed by electrical noises which died down after a few seconds.
"What was that?" Brandon and Gelorum asked at the exact same time.
"So, it wasn't you then?" Brandon asked before Gelorum could say anything else.
"Well, no. I understand why you would suspect me, but I swear it was not me. I have no idea what that was."
"Fine."
Since the Razer.X was faster, it had been pulling away from Gelorum's Havok, and by the end of the spiral, Brandon was a few hundred meters ahead of her. The modern supercar entered the 'Omega Complex', two corkscrew hairpins connected by a vertical Mag-Strip loop. It seemed as if the Mag-Strip wasn't working, but it soon pulled the car back onto the track. Brandon got out of the complex just in time, Gelorum, however...
ZAP!
"No, no, no, NOOOO! Please, do not fall, do not fall, do... Ohh, SHIIII--!"
[splash]
The power to the racetrack failed, the Mag-Strip no longer pulled the old supercar to the track, instead blasting a large amount of energy into the car, shutting it down. Gelorum attempted to keep her car on the track, but gravity was too strong, and it fell to the depths of the Swan River below. Alexandra Gelorum, afraid to die, started to feel, for the first time in a very long time, sorrow. Her eyes glowed a very light mist-blue, before fading away, seemingly along with her life.
"Is... is this it?
"Am I... going to die?
"Drowning, killed by a faulty piece of technology... no.
"I am just breathing underwater, I need to come up for air...
"No... I cannot drive out of here... I cannot get above the surface... I must get out...
"Damn, the door will not open, I am running out of energy...
"Not enough energy... to break the glass...
"I guess this is karma... for all the wrong... I have done...
"No... no... lights... are fading...
"This is it... I am sorry... I... I'm so, so sorry.
"Oh, God... I do not... want to... die.
"I'm... so... so sorry.
"My time... has come...
"This is... this is it... good... good...
"Goodbye."
Hey guys sorry for my lack of content as of late, I've had a few issues lately for disclosed personal reasons so FWD has been on hold lately. Plus I'm lacking a bit of ideas for some of my future parts. I'm hoping to get the first part for season 2 out soon and try and catch up yet again haha :P
Unsure when though, I'll do it when I can :)
To me, season 1 hasn't finished yet, I still have a bit of stuff left in 2209 to cover, but only a small amount. A break is absolutely fine!
Would you guys like a compiled soundtrack of season 1 of FTA? If so, I'll release it as soon as I've finished the season!
EDIT: I'm working on a neat surprise for you guys. Here's a hint: It's not the soundtrack.
Well, it's Friday, here's another part.
The referenced album title of Part 7.1 was Battle for the Sun by Placebo, the album which the song "Breathe Underwater" was on.
[Part 7.2] Minutes to a Midnight Death
<22091231>
Sunday, December 31st, 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
<23:54:42_>
<unofficial street race: angelus hq - omega harbour_>
<point to point: 96%_>
<encoder | pendulum_>
ZAP!
"No, no, no, NOOOO! Please, do not fall, do not fall, do... Ohh, SHIIII--!"
[splash]
The sound of Gelorum begging, then the splash was what made Brandon stop. He did not see the Katana Havok race around the corner.
"What the hell? Did the Mag-Strip fail? The entire track is in darkness. That means... A POWER FAILURE! The Mag-Strip did fail! She probably never made in time! I just hope she was able to get out of there." He then spoke to the phone, at Gelorum, but got nothing but static from the dead, sinking car. "Are you there? Gelorum? ALEXANDRA!? SH*T."
As fast as he could, Brandon spun his Angelus Razer.X around and took off at top speed.
"She may a threat to the FX400, but I will NEVER let someone just die."
He raced back, over the vertical loop, around the U-turn, back to the 'Omega Complex' in record time. However, he did not just stop once he got there, he drove off, landing above the water, which is what AG cars should be able to do. Gelorum's car had been shut down, which is why it fell in the river.
After landing, he then jumped out, into the river itself, looking for the remains of the old supercar. Deeper and deeper he swam, until he found it, Gelorum's car, with her in it, passed out. At least, he hoped she had just passed out. He then tried to open the door, with no success. He then moved to kick in the windshield.
THUD
THUD
CRACK
SMASH!
The windshield broke open on the 4th try. Brandon then cleared away the shattered glass and pulled the unconscious body of Alexandra Gelorum out of the car. Putting her over his shoulder, he swam up to the surface of the Swan River, but the added weight was threatening to pull him down. However, he threw her into his car, still hovering above the surface, before pulling himself in.
Since the car was meant for speed, and was to be as light as possible, there was not much space in the car, so he drove to the nearest land, which was just near the water. He got out and pulled her body out of the car, then immediately started performing CPR.
"Chest compressions... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10." No response. "Argh, once again. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10." Again no response.
"Do I really have to- ah crap." He was dreading having to do that... mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Great. He opened her mouth, checked for any blockages, took a deep breath, placed his mouth over hers and blew air into her lungs.
"PFFT, [cough], [cough] [cough]!" She regained consciousness, coughing up water. She then spoke, hoarsely, "Wha-what? I though I was going to die, yet... you. You saved me, didn't you?" She noticed Brandon sitting there by her.
"Yes, I did. I could not just let someone die, it's just not in me."
"In any case, I thank you."
At that time, something none of them would expect was transpiring...
<22091231>
Sunday, December 31st, 2209
Crinale Technologies HQ
23:50:11
"That soft BITCH! She has no idea what she's doing! ARRGH!" That was the voice of one angry rebellious Tyler Pålsson, "YOU THERE! Prepare me a car, NOW!"
"O-of course, would you like one with large space or high speed?" The scared technician asked.
"What are we, A DELIVERY COMPANY?! GET! ME! A FAST! CAAAR!!!" Tyler bellowed at the top of his lungs.
"Y-yes, sir." He left, but returned a short while later, "I'm sorry, Gelorum has taken the only fast car we have."
"Hahahaha, 'the only fast car', he says.... WE! ARE! A RACING TEAM! PREPARE THE DAMN RG7!"
"[gulp] R-r-right a-away, sir." Soon, Crinale's FX400 racer was prepared. Tyler got in immediately and got ready to go.
"ALL OF YOU! INCOMPETENT!" He yelled, before opening the thrust, flying off.
<22091231>
Sunday, December 31st, 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
23:55:57
"Are you OK?" Brandon asked Gelorum
"Yeah, I'm fine, I'm just thinking."
"Oh? Of what?"
She gave a sigh, sat there for a few seconds, then spoke, "Of ending it a-."
BANG
Guys I've been really busy with University applications as of late hence why I've not posted something fresh, busy, busy schedule for me :P
But it doesn't mean I haven't been creating FWD fan fic, just no time to write it :P So for now I'm gonna make a quick Wyvern A.R ship specification that will be used for the new Wyvern racer I'm introducing in my new series. It is the ship mentioned in my final part of series 1 but this document may differ slightly from that one. So this is the OFFCIAL SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT!!
----/Logged in---welcome Wyvern employee/----
----/Command received---please enter security code/----
--/*********/--
----/Code accepted--opening document/----
Wyvern AR Project INFINITY
FX400 League-- Wyvern XAF-10 mk III Model
Class - Fury
Specifications:
Top speed: 912km/h
Airbrake: Wyvern AR KXF airbrakes system
Power plant: Zone generator
Engine: Wyvern AR turbo fan AG engine
Weapons system: Modified Wyvern AR standard TX weapons computer, now compatible with new Wyvern AR super weapon (Disable)
Lateral stability: 9.1%
Acceleration: 0-700km/h in 1 second(s)
Life support: Wyvern AR super G-Force compensator and emergency ejector seat
Shields: OTX Shield system
NEW SPECIFICATION ADDED: Amour type - new armour type developed: ZONE FIBRE GLASS
FX400 SPECIFICATION:
Speed: 100%
Acceleration: 90%
Handling: 90%
Shield: 35%
Firepower: 35%
Weight: 30%
Description
How can such a ship exist and fit within the guidelines of the FX400?!!
Well simple. A new breakthrough provided by Sarah Fillick giving one last legacy for Wyvern AR. Such a technology exists in Wyvern AR's new armour type.
The Zone Fibre Glass is a recent breakthrough for race engineering, it looks exactly the same as that of the Zone Battle skins all over teams use during Zone events but such designs were only cosmetic. Zone Fibre Glass though is different, it looks the same but is actually the new official livery of Wyvern. The Fibre Glass design is a incredibly lightweight material so much that a 3m X 3m X 3m cube of such material weighs less than a solid block of lightweight Aluminium with the same dimensions. It also offers a platform that is least affected by air resistance for the material cools with smooth surfaces to reduce drag.
Such a lightweight material gives the new ship its top speed, acceleration and handling. The top speed is so high because of the Zone Fibre Glass that the development team had to include a special speed limiting chip which reduces the power of the engines to fit in league rules so the top speed while racing is 792km/h (maximum speed of phantom class)
Another advantage to the lightweight means the ship will be airborne for longer providing more Barrel roll opportunities that other teams cannot exploit.
The team will use their typical F-14D tomcats but the chassis will be stripped and replaced with the new material. The ship looks like a F-14D in Zone colours essentially.
Such a impressive and ground-breaking ship does have distinct weakness though:
- Zone Fibre Glass isn't very durable, thus a shield system must still be incorporated into the design. But doing so without compromising the lightweight means a lightweight shield generator has to be used meaning a low shield strength. The durability of the Zone Fibre Glass and the shield strength combined only equates to a pitiful 35%
- The same applies to weapon technology, only light weapon computers and modifications can be used for a also pitiful 35% Wyvern AR will not be scoring eliminations anytime soon. This coupled with low shield means Eliminator races is where the team will struggle.
- The light mass of the ship is also a disadvantage as well to being an advantage. Similar to that of FEISAR being the worst affected ship from weapon impacts for being so light in the F3600, the new XAF will suffer major disrupting and slowing effects from weapons. Combined with low shield makes this ship an easy target to elimination once hit.
But with the concept of pulling away from the opponents and acquiring first before the likes of speed demons like Icaras and piranha and securing as many barrel rolls possible that the other teams will not be able to do, is what the team is aiming for in this new ship. Pure racing over weapons and violence. We shall see what the XAF-10 is capable of in the near future.
Hope you guys like that, something to sink your teeth into while I sort my academic life out. ALSO! I may alter some of the data in the future in case some of the information is deemed to needing to be changed, deleted or for balancing stats as I see fit. So all this info may still change but the concept of the ship will always be the same
A FREAKING FAST ZONE COLOURED JET FIGHTER :D
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Her Name was Aurora
Chapter 6/23: Aurora’s Disaster
1st May 2164
Temtesh Bay, Australia
15:45.21
The 15 minute signal played through the starting grid of the Temtesh Bay Circuit in Australia. Pilots started to get ready, system checks have been made as countless times before.
Aurora was going to start from a solid 3rd position, her new teammate for this season, the Polish newcomer Dariusz Kowitz, from the 6th position.
15:56.01
Aurora climbed into her Jennter craft, began to fasten herself into the seat and put on her helmet. The final system checks completed and the cockpit closed. With the pit bay being evacuated, she started the craft’s dual ion thrusters.
16:00.00
The 18 competing craft were raised onto the starting grid. With the pit bay gates being shut, the start procession began. As the typical “Go!” play, the field leaped away from the grid, into the mine section.
“Looking solid up front, both started with the boost” a race engineer reported to Jonathan, who observed as always the action for himself in the command box of his team.
“Just as usual” he commented “Nothing spectacular into the first-”
Suddenly an ear shattering noise roared across the entire area, telemetry to both craft cut off and the race broadcast got interrupted.
“What happened!?” Jonathan shouted, but his personnel has been just as confused.
Resuming broadcast revealed the entire mine section of the track having collapsed. A massive dust cloud covered both the entrance and exit area, the former beginning to compromise the pit facilities as well.
Spectators began panically leaving the grandstands, while the speakers urged calmness.
The teams however were worrying about their pilots.
A handful of craft managed to escape the tunnel section, namely the FEISAR of Daniel Johnson, both Piranhas, the Xios of Nathasha Belmondo, EG.r pilot Paul Cheung and the Jennter of Dariusz.
The rest remained inside.
Something happened.
That was the first thing Aurora could comprehend when she woke up again.
It was dark and...the canopy of her craft collapsed. The load of boulders squeezed her into the seat.
“I am...alive…?” she uttered, realizing the situation.
Reboot successful. Engaging Emergency Protocol.
Something was going through her mind which she couldn’t fully understand. She tried to free her right arm, it was surprisingly easy.
Then she realized that the lower section of her limb teared off.
She screamed in horror, at the sight and realization. Suddenly, there was light.
It wasn’t coming from the outside, but rather her own eyes began to glow.
Silenced by the confusion, she looked at the remaining stump of her arm. While a red fluid dripped from the wound, she was surprised at the little amount and the lack of viscosity it had. Furthermore, she spotted wires.
She chuckled “What the hell!? I must be dreaming!”
With astonishing strength she began pushing the rocks restricting her movement aside, but only more dirt fell onto her.
“Come on! Let me out!” she shouted “Help!”
Aurora struggled, trying to free herself from what used to be the ceiling of a race track now resting on her body. And trying to free herself from the realization slowly creeping into her mind.
Spotting another gaping wound on her stomach after pushing aside some of the rocks, it became clear to her.
My lack of memories.
My special senses.
The frequent mental care.
My lack of human connection.
The...wires…
I am…
A robot!?
Core instability. Engaging Extended Emergency Protocol.
@Snakenator1 Ohhh, you have no idea how that helped me with that surprise I have for you guys. Also I've been considering creating a new "Prototype" class for the FX400, like how the FX350 had the Fury class. So maybe that new craft could be a new prototype ship? I don't know, it's all still in my thinking phase of the fanfic, but it is an idea.
I got the idea from your XAF-72, Crinale's Project Apollyon and now your XAF-10 mk.III. Though, if it happens, the only thing I'll have to edit is Crinale's infinite shield, but that's easy enough to edit and integrate into the story. Let me know what you guys think of the "Prototype" class!
EDIT: Also, Snake, did your FX350/400 craft have a name? I swear I thought it was something like XAF-54, or something like that, I don't know.