That sounded creepy, almost like it came straight from the mouth of the leader. Especially the last part: "sometimes the right choice can be hard to make.". *shudders*Originally Posted by BardicSMG
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FTA: Curse of the Devil - Crinale 2210-12
>log06: 22100521
Monday, May 21st, 2210
CIGC Hangar 112, [REDACTED], Russia.
As soon as the day started, Viktor visited CIGC* Hangar 112, where he was greeted by Xavier Reid, several other technicians, and the completed I4-XA2b jet fighter.
"Is it complete?" Viktor asked.
"Yes, the XA2 Beta is complete. We also took the liberty of fitting it with the 6ATTR you took." Xavier replied.
"The one that was made by Jennter, not one we made?"
"It would've taken too long to make another one. We wanted the XA2b to be completed ASAP."
"Well done. So who's testing it?"
"Your choice. Pick whoever you want."
Viktor simply nodded, made an odd hand gesture and walked toward the jet fighter. As he climbed in, Xavier realised what the gesture was: He pointed at himself.
>>XA2_B TEST INITIATED<<
The craft started up with the usual jet whine. As it did, Viktor's voice came through to Xavier's communications system.
"Like you, I want this done quickly and effectively. It would take too long to bring a test pilot down here, and I would have to give the test instructions. Here, I can do everything, as well as explain what I'm doing while I do it. Let's go!"
<acedia | deadmau5_>
BOOM
The fighter took off at an incredible rate, which was unsurprising, seeing as it was powered by a slightly modified version of Crinale's F12000 powerplant. As soon as it was out of the hangar, it flew straight up, at a 90° angle, barrel rolling as it climbed. When it hit the height required for the test, 45,000ft, Viktor levelled out and initiated the second part of the test: Aerial Combat.
Somehow, Crinale were able to obtain decommissioned fighter jets, which were to be destroyed, for the test. In order for the test to be successful, the XA2b had to outmaneuver them by a certain amount, as the targets that were being used were outdated. In order to test the maneuverability, Viktor had to destroy the craft in a certain time. In addition, the craft was also being measured to ensure that its limits were above that of any fighter jet in service, which they obtained data for along with the decommissioned jets.
Viktor pushed down and rolled at the same time, turning 180° and flying towards a small group of fighters, pressing the button for the 6ATTR.
BEEP BEEP BEEP came sounds from the cockpit to signify the 6ATTR locking on the 3 craft. He let go of the button, which fired 3 rockets. At the same time as each other, those 3 jets exploded, the rockets hit their mark. However, there were now 6 craft remaining. It was a bit harder this time, as they were now locked in close combat, which caused Viktor to start using evasive maneuvers, starting the testing of the maneuverability of the jet.
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Viktor flew by a jet fighter, entering the pilot's blind spot. When he was side to side with it, he barrel rolled over it to the other side, slowing down in the process. As he did, he locked a rocket onto it, and as he came out of the roll, he fired the rocket. The fighter exploded, the XA2 flying through and out of the explosion, firing at another jet, bringing that down. He then tested the strength of the jet by using an evasive roll maneuver to fly under, then up towards a fighter. They tried to evade the XA2b, but it was too quick, slicing through a wing, breaking it. The resulting move to the XA2b was minimal, if not negligible.
The remaining 3 craft fired at Viktor, who then twisted and turned through the barrage of bullets and rockets. Viktor locked on to 2 of them, firing as he looped over and around the final enemy fighter remaining, which Viktor dumped a load of bullets into. It exploded epically, making Viktor the... ummm... victor.
Viktor then flew straight down, toward the ground, from 42,000ft. Faster and faster the speed increased. At the last possible second, he deployed the AG brakes, slowing the craft down and decreasing the angle of the craft so that it was level with the ground as it landed.
Viktor was then helped out of the craft, and he walked over to Xavier.
"It's a success. Move to phase 3 of testing. Try and break it. I'm going back to HQ." He told him
"Of course, sir. I shall also continue to get some of our people to research faster ways of building these fighters, during and after Phase 3 is complete. Also, if Phase 3 is successful, the I4 project as a whole is a success."
"Great. До свидания"
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Crinale International Space Station (CISS)
When he got back, he called the other end of R&D.
"How long will the CA5b be completed?" He asked
"We don't know as yet" Came the reply. "We envision a completion date within the month, though."
"Good, You have 10 days. Go."
*Crinale International Ground Control
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