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Emptied Hope; Episode 14
Topic Started: Mar 27 2012, 09:38 AM (750 Views)
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UC 0079, November 29 6:20 PM

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Jaburo, hidden in the heart of the ancient jungle of the amazon, it is a steel fortress that have continued to repel attacks from CRADLE's countless attempts in taking it. It remains as the toughest stronghold for the Federation on Earth, and is the home to the Federation HQ. The exact positioning of the bases are unknown even to some of the most high ranking officers in the ranks, therefore making CRADLE spies nearly impossible to infiltrate the base. Guarded tightly by anti-air cannons and patrolled frequently, Jaburo is protected by both the land and the waters nearby. There was a hatch that began to burst up from the ground, carrying the trees planted a top along. Looking closely, they were only trees made for camouflaging, Jaburo has hundreds of hatches like this scattered all along the jungle.

The sun was setting from beyond the horizon, birds flapped when the large sound emitted from machines roared past the trees. The Argama slowly lowered its altitude into the dock, it appeared to lead to the main area of the base, but no one knew where it was. Peaking around the corner of the window, Allen was amazed at how the Federation managed to create such a huge base underground and still remain to repel CRADLE attacks when so many other strongholds have fallen. Maybe this will be the end to his journey, he has really no reasons to fight anymore, and he was tired. Remembering he decided to put the Gundam in the hands of Hayate and get off this ship with Sayla. Allen is thankful for Noa and the other crew for taking care of him for the past 2 months, but he just had enough.

Thinking about this and that, he felt that the ship has come to a complete halt, the engines no longer made a sound. Now looking again, Allen was even more amazed that his jaws dropped in fascination. The base was not just one building, the underground of Jaburo was like an entire city, almost like a space colony. If its excluding the imaginary holographic sky system in colonies, Jaburo is basically another city. Not only military infrastructures were built, there were cinemas, shops, restaurants across the streets. Everything what young soldiers would like to have during their free time. "Amazing...no wonder the Federation survived until today. This is how much resources they have...but what is this? Feels, somewhat lonely here..." Allen gasped at himself.

"You better not say that later. Lets go, we have to go meet the higher ups right now. Watch what you say Allen, this is really the military, ok?" Noa seems to have heard Allen's monologue as there was a line of crew members behind. Even Taures and Sanders that usually did not leave their positions followed. Allen tilted his head wondering what kind of event it is going to follow. Without knowing much, he just followed the others, it has been a while since he got off the Argama without being inside the Gundam, looking up he saw rocks formed on the ceiling of the caves, worrying whether they would drop down. Then a few jeeps zoomed past them on the road that lead through a tunnel. Somehow there was an unpleasent smell of gas around, but not a lot. Eventually the line lead by Noa reached a tall building. For being in an underground cave, a 10 floor building seems to still be too overacting.
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Lining up in a neat horizontal fashion, the Argama crew all gathered in the lobby of the building. It was not any high grade hotel or anything, the reception seems rather petty looking in the corner, but it seems to be one of the many buildings the military made to gather voluntary soldiers. Then a federation officer walked up from one of the rooms, shutting the door he had a handheld clipboard and was accompanied by another soldier with some sort of tray. He is a slender tall man with messily brushed hair, an unshaved beard too. His lips were fairly fat, and somehow his uniform was rather rugged, unlike the neatly ironed Federation officer uniform worn by Noa. Major Nelson Einsburg stepped up as Noa began to salute, the others followed. Allen rolled his eyes around checking the situation, he decided to just shut up and mimic what the others are doing.

Major Einsburg returned the salute and flipped a page, the piece of paper dangled upon the board as he cleared his throat. "Eh hem, now we will begin promotion and rank settings for new voluntary soldiers" he dully announced. Allen's brows twitched as he frowned, who are the new voluntary soldiers, he thought most of the crew is going to get off of board, maybe Hayate will be one, but then who else? He knows that promotion most likely would be Noa, then what about those that wants to go off board of the ship. Questions ran through his head as the Major promoted Noa to lieutenant. The assistant behind handed him a new Federation badge that showed his new rank, Noa accepted it with both hands sincerely and walked back. After hearing 'next', Allen was uneasy. Is Noa the only one to get promoted, that thick batch of paper, seemingly like certificates, who were those for. "Volunteer soldiers promotion, master sergeant Allen Ray."

Allen's shoulders shivered, he thought he told Noa that hes going to get off. Did Noa forget to tell the officers above? Or what is going on, not too sure about what to do, he at least went up and accepted the certificate and the Federation badge. His eyes widened as he glared at the piece of paper in his hands. "Sergeant Sayla Mass" called Major Einsburg, Allen could not believe it. Sayla wants to get off too, she is tired of fighting, this point Allen knows better than anyone, what exactly was going on. "Corporal Kobayashi Hayate"

Allen then swung around to look at Hayate, maybe this was what he wanted, remembering the oath he swore to crush CRADLE. This was no surprise, no surprise, but wait, why am I still forced to stay in the army, Allen asked himself. "Private first class, Kouzuki Rie, Taures Arl"

Rie-san is remaining on board too? Why?

Still not getting the point, the promotional eventually ended as everyone in line had a badge and certificate for joining the Federation. Everyone that did not have their names called out were treated as privates, then Major Nelson Einsburg slapped the clipboard between his arms and was about to turn. Allen raised his courage and decided to ask. "Um...excuse me!" he called out, Noa's small eyes can be considered to have widened until large, he really hope Allen does not say something strange and was panicking. Einsburg glared at Allen in the eyes. "Why are we forced to become volunteer soldiers? Most of us wishes to get off board and return to our original lives. This is illogical!" he continued.

"Your crew, has witnessed the Federation's top secret. Normally this would be considered a huge crime that is justifiable even by execution. We are giving you a change to join this army so you can save yourself, any other questions?" the officer replied, Allen cannot stand this, this is total bullshit. Who would want to speak to someone about some machine made only to kill people in war, why cannot anyone just trust him. Allen tried to talk back, he only stammered 'but'. The major however, walked up and wanted to slap him in the face. Allen quickly bent backwards and avoided it. He saw the major's face turn bright red in rage. "Why did you avoid it? Avoid it again and I'm throwing you into jail!" he screamed and slapped Allen on the cheek. Surprisingly (?) it did not hurt a bit.
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While the other crew of the Argama were sent to their dorms for the temporary stay, only Noa was lead to the offices of the high ranking officials of the Federation. Unlike the building they just went to, this building was outstandingly lavish, maybe too lavish for Noa to even imagine how much each one of the vases and paintings that decorated the hallways costs. Is this really a military base, or is this some sort of castle for the royalties, Noa ran a few questions in his mind.

Seems like Major Einsburg was obliged to lead Noa to the meeting room all the way from the dorm. After hearing the major say knock and go in, he turned and took his leave. It is unusual for having an officer above his own rank to lead the way, but this might as well prove how powerful the officers behind this door was. Noa cleared his throat a bit and neatened his uniform. Knock, knock. As the high quality malt made door echoed through the silent hallways. "Noa Hall, coming in!" he declared, turning the door knob made of silver, he slowly pushed open the door to the meeting room, he was confronted by several high ranking officers, sitting at a round table.

There was a heavy smell of tobacco and coffee that mixed the room, Noa felt somewhat dizzy from the dim lighting too. The light was not very bright at all, so he cannot clearly see the faces of who he was going to talk to, but regardless, Noa needs to show the least amount of respect for his elders. Marching next to his seat, he saluted and waited for a signal. One of the officers said nothing but put out his hands signaling have a seat. Noa bowed and slowly sat down. Looking down on the clipboard in front of him, he wanted to have a peek inside but hesitated. The atmosphere in this meeting room was very heavy, rolling his eyes around, Noa inspected his surroundings. Not only were there lavishing cake placed on the plates on a cart behind, but there were also high quality wine that is ready to be served anytime. "Whats wrong? Not having a look at our topic for today?" the officer that offered his seat asked.

Through the dim light of the room, Noa saw clearly the badge that gleamed on the collar of his uniform. It was the badge of General, the same ranking as Revil that he met before. Although they are the same ranking, the atmosphere between the two are so different. Most likely the other members of this room are somewhat close in ranking, this is Jaburo. The HQ of the Federation, the officers here are doing nothing and enjoying their daily lives while soldiers are dying in the frontlines everyday. Taking a close look, Noa saw the face of the general, he was very very fat. His round face had a double chin without even having to try to make one, so full of gluttony that he wanted to just quickly end this talk so he can munch down on the cake behind him. Breaking a shrill, Noa glanced down at the orders that were about to be given to him.
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General Gopp, ranked as the same as General Revil. The two always clashed ideals between each other, Gopp is the best representative of the "moles of Jaburo". As Revil stated, these people only cower in the safest offices of Jaburo, and see nothing but cash flowing in and out while young lives are being lost in the front lines every second. Noa can do nothing but watch these cowards point their fingers around and bark orders at him. Up until today, he believed that the Federation was right, and it was CRADLE that declared a war that wiped out half of the human population. But rethinking, did CRADLE have justifiable reasons to fight against the Federation. Maybe CRADLE, seeing the corruption the Federation, decided to just wanting to break free of its control. Either way, Noa is here to hear what they have got to say, most likely he is not allowed to speak a word other than yes or something similar.

"Well then, Lieutenant Noa Hall, we shall begin our meeting. As you have seen, Jaburo seems to be targeted by not just CRADLE." Gopp's voice was soft and somehow "squishy" feeling, have he eaten so much cake that he cannot even speak properly, thought Noa. Taking notice, he indeed did see smashed up MS around the base that was yet to be cleaned up, also the somewhat deserted atmosphere outside adds to this uncomfortable underground base. Noa nodded to pretend to be listening.

"We dont exactly know what they want, but for now they have passed. But Jaburo's defense have lowered slightly due to the battle that took place here. CRADLE will start to make their fierce attack during this cool down period we need. We have already caught rumors of CRADLE preparing a large scaled assault against Jaburo, in order to turn the tides of the war. They are starting to panic with the loss of Odessa, this I am sure..." Gopp continued, Noa sighed without signal so the others did not notice, but seriously it did not take a genius for people to figure this out.

Are these people treating everyone like idiots? I wonder who the real idiot around is...I cant believe how cane someone like him be the general. Why cant everyone be like General Revil...!

There was a break of silence, but Gopp opened his obese mouth again. "So, in order to relive stress from our strongholds, we would like to form the 13th Independent Fleet Squadron, AND this fleet will be totally yours. Unfortunately you have become too infamous for CRADLE and is almost becoming a paranoia for them, however we highly value your crew's combat abilities. Therefore we would want you to act as an one ship fleet from now on, and participate in the up coming Space Counterattack Operations. Your departure will be 2 days from now on, details are written in that file. You may leave now." he dismissed, Noa was about to burst in anger, was he not even allowed to question.

Fighting CRADLE alone, an one ship fleet, highly valued power. All 3 of this just sum up into 1 thing, the Federation plans to use the Argama as a bait to attract as much CRADLE power as possible while their main forces can fight without pressure. Indeed, because all the pressure has gone to the Argama. This kind of order is very hard to accept, but Noa has no choice but to take it. As long as he is a member of the military, he is obliged to follow every order from people above. Silently Noa picked up the clipboard and saluted, leaved the room and shut the door. Storming his way back to the temporary dorms.
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UC 0079, November 30, 0:01 AM, Jaburo Outer Base Estuary

It was only a minute since the date have changed, the deep rivers of the Amazon was still covered in darkness. Beasts that roamed the waters in this area were panicking at an approach of something huge. The only thing that can make piranhas and crocodiles flee with all their might, is something large enough for their animal instincts to distinguish danger. Several shadows slithered through the bottom of the river bed. Despite being a river, the amazon was deep enough to be called even a small ocean, and wide enough to fit the entire island of Japan through it. Such large river makes it perfect for the Federation to hide its base, however on the other hand, made it perfect for CRADLE to slip in undetected.

Full Frontal, the masked commander in charge of the Mad Angler was patiently waiting for the signals of his troops. Being so close to the enemy's main HQ, it would be foolish to communicate on radio. He was so cautious that he did not even order to spread the Minovsky particles. Anything that would alert the Federation nearby must not be done, therefore he decided to rely on the huge stealth of a certain MS. "Colonel, we have received the encrypted communications from the Acguy team. They have discovered several underwater vents that can be used for infiltration, also one secret gate hidden underneath the rock beds as well." the operator reported while decoding the message.

"Just as I thought, the Federation had something down here. Though for an unconfirmed piece of information, Carissa-sama is willing to immediately conduct a large scale operation. Or no, maybe this was planned long ago, and that she just hoped we find something. Either way, seems like those above are starting to panic..." Frontal explained what he thought to his subordinates, but maybe it was totally out of luck that he discovered such an opening. The Jaburo base that everyone thought was unfallen had such an opening, Frontal is more surprised than anyone probably. "Well that would be that, recall the Acguy team, have them rest well. The operation is tomorrow, I will leave the rest to you" he saluted and walked out of the bridge, wanting to get some rest for the upcoming battle. This next battle will decide the fate of the Federation and CRADLE, Frontal knows this. CRADLE is using a last ditch effort to crush Jaburo before the Federation prepares to counterattack, if they fail this operation, most likely CRADLE will loose foothold on Earth and forced to retreat to space.

Locking the door to his fancy captain room, full of German atmosphere, Frontal removed his mask and slowly placed it on the desk in front of him. He did not like this room, and did not like the fact that every captain's room on a CRADLE ship is lavishly decorated in German style. Not because of the fact he did not like Germany, just because he thinks these kinds of things are fairly trivial. He considers himself unworthy of such luxury, therefore dislikes it. "The end is near...they say..." he muttered.
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UC 0079, November 30, 8:20 AM

Morning came very fast, Allen did not even sleep properly last night. The bed to the dorms were uncomfortable, and there was nothing to wake him up in the morning. No sunlight or anything, outside was still a dark cave. Opening his eyes, the first thing he saw was an unfamiliar ceiling, he was surrounded by four sides of white walls, there was almost nothing in this room, not even a television. Only a cheap electric fan of the old centuries that was still rotating. Everytime it rotated, it creaked. This thing must have been used for over 10 years, the thing can break down and explode anytime. "Hayate...youre up already?" Allen asked as he reached for the ladder.

"To be accurate, I havent slept at all. Somehow this place just bothers me..." he replied getting up from below too. Hayate was thinking all night, what have they been fighting all these days. It was not the first time they heard stories about the Federation, but after seeing Jaburo, they have completely lost morale to continue to fight. Indeed this place is very safe, but this is the only safe place for the Federation, everywhere else is no mans land. And the Federation high officers cower here everyday and enjoying their lives of greed. Maybe it was this kind of attitude that born tragedies like the one of Otonashi Hatsune. Maybe CRADLE does have a justified reason to want to break free from the Federation.

"So in the end, we all have to stay...well guess I cant give you the Gundam just yet. Lets go to the cafeteria, theres nothing to do here anyways..." Allen jumped down from the second floor of the double deck bed and dug into his suitcase, pulling out a towel. Heading towards the sink, he really did not find anything. Not even a toothbrush. Maybe he was expecting too much treatment for an ordinary soldier like him, but that was that. After the two washed their faces, they stumbled out of their rooms. Hayate wanted to lock the door, but then thinking back there was nothing of value left in there anyways, so they left the door unlocked and just shut it. Running down the stairs, their footsteps echoed in the empty hallways, for a 7 floor building, there was no elevator.

Eventually the two got to the lobby, this place seems awfully empty for a dorm in the morning. Only a few Federation soldiers that walked by here and there. Though there was one person that sat down on the benches reading a book, as if he was waiting for someone. A man in his early 30s, with curly red hair and neatly ironed Federation outfit. Somehow he emits the same aura as Noa, the badge of Captain was polished with sheen on his collar. Taking notice of Allen, he smiled and closed the book. Walking up to the two, he inspected Allen closely. Hayate was wondering who this person was, and of course Allen only stared back at him in suspicion. Though for an officer above his rank, it is natural to at least give a salute. "You are Allen Ray-kun yes? I have heard a lot about you from Siliva. You look smarter than she talks...my name is Woody, Silvia's fiancee...nice to meet you" he offered a handshake. Hearing the name Silvia, Allen's heart wobbled.

"Hayate...sorry but can you leave me alone for a while, I'll catch up with you soon." he lowered his face and told Hayate to go. His friend understood what Allen was thinking, Hayate patted Allen on the shoulders, saluted and bowed, then turned and headed outside. Allen could not raise his face against this person, not only did he fail to protect Silvia, he was the one protected. "Mr. Woody...sorry, I cannot accept this handshake. I could not protect Silvia-san...sorry...sorry..." he muttered, as if something was tearing at his heart.

Woody sighed, but put on that smile again. Reaching for Allen's hand he put both hands on him. Clutching to the teenager tightly, that smile did not disappear. Allen only looked up, to see that tender smile, with Silvia's smile in the shadows of this man. "Dont say that. Silvia's wish was to protect your ship, she has been prepared for a death like this long ago. Otherwise she would not have joined the Federation...and we would not have met too. So, raise your head, I'm sure Silvia does not blame you. Because what you wanted to protect was the same as her..." Woody expressed his real feelings, Allen did not understand this man's tenderness to the fullest, but he can feel that this person truely cares about he and his crew, just like his fiancee, Silvia. "How about a little walk with me before breakfast? I am very interested in you as a person."

Silvia, this is the boy you wanted to live on. I can tell why you say so, and I dont blame him for letting you die...if this kind of teenager will show us hope in the future..
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Allen was wondering where Woody wants to go, there is surely nothing worth to see in this cave called Jaburo. But eventually Allen came to his senses, when he stopped in front of the Gundam. Seeing the Gundam that just finished maintenance, Woody went up and put his palm against the white giant's red painted foot. He looked at the machine with such sad eyes, Allen feels guilty for letting Silvia die even when he had the power to save her. "Mr. Woody...I promise, I will get stronger and better with the Gundam! So that no one needs to protect me anymore...!" Allen swore an oath, if this would make him more comfortable from the guilt.

Woody only turned and smiled, but that smile was cut of by a sudden alarm. Allen knew immediately what this alarm is, but he never thought he'd hear it in Jaburo, the heart of the Federation. CRADLE is coming, he thought to himself and turned. "Mr. Woody! CRADLE is here...what should we do?" he asked, not exactly sure about the rules here, he decided to leave the command to someone more experienced.

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"Dont panic, you get onto the Gundam for now and wait for orders!" Woody left that and ran towards another direction. The hanger of the Gundam was fairly far away from the Argama, seeing everyone panicking and getting ready for battle, Allen quickly climbed up the stairs to get into his MS' cockpit.

All combatants prepare for combat. CRADLE's large forces are attacking Jaburo...

The same broadcast repeated again and again, Allen turned the system of his MS on and shut the hatches. The arms that held the MS in place during maintenance was still on, and of course there will be no one to help remove them. Waiting for an order, he turned the radio on waited. Crossing his fingers, Allen felt his heartbeat rate increase second by second.

Most people hidden underground in the caves of Jaburo did not see how many forces CRADLE sent. Over 10 assault aircraft carrier Gaws started to drop bombs from the air, while the many anti-air cannons that protected Jaburo for the past few months began to return the fire. Dust and rocks started to drop from above, Allen was wonder will this place be alright. But seeing the fact that this place have survived the war until today, maybe it was fine. The Federation got its act together and started to launch from the base as well, Allen saw type 61 tanks rolling its way onto the ramp and prepared to combat its enemies. Of course the newly completed Federation made MS, the GM were on its way too. Finally the Federation have produced enough numbers to fully field the GM, and slowly they began to replace the aging, and now basically powerless type 61 tanks.

The Gaw started to open its hatches and send down their mobile troops, Zakus, Gouf, and Dom, even Z'gok and Goggs began to rain upon the bases from above. Some were shot down in the process by a turret, others were wiped out by ground GMs that already made it outside the base, while others managed to land safely and counter attack. A Zaku returned fire at a GM, but was evaded, while several shots of beam speared it from behind, killing the pilot inside. However much to the other GMs surprise, several aquatic MS burst out from the river and ripped them into shreds. The explosion was huge, underneath the cave it felt like an earthquake everytime something exploded above. Saberfish fighter jets were launched to fight CRADLE's aerial units such as Dopp fighters and Gaw, even the Guntanks and several new model GM that Allen has never seen before were rolled out one by one.

The radio seems to be suddenly connected, but the voices seems to be a bit blurred out due to the high concentration of minovsky particles in the air. "Allen! La...ch the G...dam!! Help the ba..e outsi...!!" he heard Noa's voice, but the connection was soon cut off. Though he heard enough to know what he was suppose to do. Grabbing the beam rifle that was hung on the wall next to him, the Gundam forcefully broke free of the hanger arms that held it in place. Stepping on the flaps, the pilot grabbed the microphone and broadcasted it to the speakers outside.

Gundam is launching, please get out of the way!!

He warned, avoiding any trouble. Seeing sunlight spearing through one of the hatches, Allen got onto the ramp and jumped out. His eyes widened as he went out, it was the first time he saw such large scale operation, and so many enemies. It was not possible to win with 1 person's power. He needs to cooperate with teammates nearby. Seeing a group of GM gun down several CRADLE MS, Allen took a deep breath. The sunny sky was nearly dyed as dark as the night from the destruction of both sides. One of the Zakus approached a bunker and kicked it as hard as it can, sending a few soldiers flying into destruction. One member of the bunker managed to escape, but it was futile against a MS.

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Colonel Frontal, Acguy team has finish our preparations. We can sortie anytime!

Frontal received the call from his personal troops, the person who called was very strange. He wore a huge black swimsuit kind of suit all over his body, even concealing the little hair he had, it was a complete one piece of cloth. With a large red nose, he was the captain of the Acguy team when Frontal is not around, and more commonly known for his code name "Red Nose" rather than his real name. Frontal nodded and hopped off his captains seat from the bridge. "The battle outside should be at its climax right now, Mad Angler full speed ahead, get as close to the base as possible without being caught in their radars, I'll go as well!"

Rather than watch the battle from behind, Full Frontal is the kind of person that prefers to personally lead his troops to battle. "Colonel is launching! Salute!" everyone one bridge immediately stood up and saluted, this amount of respect and morale is rarely seen from within the Federation, Frontal smiled under his mask and saluted back and went towards the MS hangers. The hanger several MS lined up in a neat fashion, there were 6 units of Acguy. Being one of the earliest models of CRADLE's amphibious MS, the Acguy can be considered fairly outdated by now. It used many of the same parts and components as the MS-06F Zaku II, including twin Zaku II F-Type Minovsky ultracompact fusion reactors. However, even with the twin reactors, the Acguy left only a trace heat signature, making it effective for stealth operations. The Acguy was completely dark brown like the color of wood, making it difficult to be seen in deep waters such as the rivers bed. Like many of the other amphibious MS, the Acguy was fairly round with CRADLE's famous mono eye system. Its were round like a ball, but they mounted multiple weapons from within.

Frontal's personal unit was not an Acguy however, but a customized commander use Z'gok, painted in his favorite red paint job. The Red Comet once again dances upon the battlefield, Frontal took the elevator up to the second floor and quickly hopped into his MS. Immediately shutting the hatches and turning the system on, he ordered the launch of the MS team. "Our mission is to sneak into Jaburo and destroy their MS factories to halt the Federation's production of the GM, avoid any unnecessary battle, got it?" he called over on the radio, as the maintenance crew quickly evacuated the hanger. Water started to flood the hanger in order to prepare for the launch of the MS. Like always, Frontal did not change into a normal suit, checking if everything is working properly, he made a final check on his MS while the hangers filled with water.

Within 5 minutes, the hanger was full of river water, as the hatches swung open. The monoeye on Frontal's red Z'gok lit in a flash and disappeared, killing all sorts of light signals and heat signatures, his MS was the first to move out of the Mad Angler while the other 6 Acguys followed. During the thorough espionage mission yesterday, Frontal have grasped the placements of each and every underwater vents, but also discovered where each of the underwater mines were set. They were clearly reflected on Frontal's screen. The low heat signatures from each of the MS easily slipped under the Federation's detections as they eventually reached one of the underwater vents. As planned, Frontal's covert operation will land in this vent. "As expected, due to the battle outside, the defense inside has become thin. We will start here..." Frontal told himself as his Z'gok began to surface into the underwater vent. It was large enough for a MS to easily pass through, one by one, the Acguys followed as well.

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When the last unit of the Acguy climbed out of the water, Frontal made his MS kneel down and turned the machine off. Grabbing the heavy box from underneath his seat, the hatches opened. The sound of explosion from outside can still be heard as a chilly wind of the caves brushed against his face and blew his hair back a bit. The silver mask on his face did not care whether it was the day or night, it continued to conceal Frontal's identity even at a place like this. Getting onto the MS elevator, the pulley lowered Frontal to the ground. The Acguy team's pilots also quickly gathered around their commander. Everyone of them wore a dark brownish black sort of one piece swimsuit, and they were all holding the same case. "Begin phase one, as expected there arent many people inside at this time. Like this we can go in undetected, the MS factory is approximately 500 m from here, A group follow me, Red Nose lead B group, lets go!" he commanded, the others silently nodded and split into two teams.

Frontal has the courage as the commander to not only lead his troops to battle, but also personally command his troops and join their operations even if it is personell warfare. THe heavy case carried several time bombs already set and ready to go in 10 minutes if set. With over 30 bombs, it would be enough to sink a factory or two into ruins. "I'll go this way, you two head left!" he commanded and ran towards the right. As expected, the factory has halted production during battle, Frontal's movements were swift. He flung open the metal chest and grabbed a time bomb, sticking it behind one of the computers, he clicked the on button so they can recieve signals from the remote. Then moving around he stuck another bomb onto an unfinished leg of a GM then turning it on again. Soon enough the chest was empty as he clicked the remote control to begin count down. "Right, now time to pull back..." he silently muttered to himself.

Kicking through the rocky plains of the Jaubro caves with his white rubber boots, Frontal was about to turn, but then he heard a pistol clicking behind him. "Dont move, intruder!!" someone shouted from behind. This voice, Frontal recognized it. It was nostalgic, very very far in time, he heard a voice similar to this before. When Sayla was running towards the Argama, she saw someone suspicious run by. Was it really right to have followed this person, Sayla thought. Judging by the way Frontal dressed, Sayla assumed he was very highly ranked, she was indeed right.

Hearing this, Frontal was still calm, surely this person will not shoot, so for now Frontal had his back to her and put both his hands into the air. "Take that mask off and slowly turn this way..." Sayle ordered again, seeing the fastener of the mask dented a bit into Frontal's blond hair. Slowly Frontal reached behind his head and unclicked the fastener, then held the mask in his right hand. Though he did not turn just yet, until Sayla unlocked the safety of the pistol. Hearing the unpleasant sound of a pistol's safety being unlocked, Frontal had to do as she say. Slowly he turned around, still holding that metallic mask. But then suddenly he held the mask by the strap and swung it at Sayla's hands, smashing the gun out of her hands. The loaded pistol went flying into a wall as Sayla quickly backed down. Frontal was about to run, this is the moment they met face to face. Both of them recognized each other, the moment they meet faces. "A...Artesia...?! Why are you in the Federation?!" Frontal's past struck at his heart, shocked to see Sayla.

"That face...can it be...brother? Brother...Char...?" Sayla knew that face, even after being apart of nearly a decade, she can never forget the face of her most deared older brother.
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"Brother...why are you, in CRADLE? Why have you...twisted father's wishes of peace?" Sayla was about to cry at this sudden turn of events, Full Frontal did not answer, he did not even look at her in her eyes. Sayla's watery eyes blurred the images of her brother, she did not know what she can say. After being apart for nearly a decade, she did not know what changed her brother into a killing machine like that.

"Artesia...right now I am Full Frontal, an officer of CRADLE, and the man that have discarded his past. . I am no longer the brother, Char Aznable that you know anymore. Get out of here, its going to explode in 10 minutes!" Frontal began to ran as he quickly slipped the mask back onto his face. Knocking Sayla over with his shoulders, intentionally missing body parts that might hurt, she was pushed back onto the wall. Frontal glared at Sayla one last time through his mask. "Retire from the army, got that?" he pointed and ran. Sayla could do nothing but see her brother disappear from a corner, even if there are time bombs in the factor, that will explode in 10 minutes, she could do nothing but slump down and weep.

Allen used the trees to his advantage, luckily he was in his "home" court, that the Gundam can easily take on landscapes to their advantage. From high above, Allen fired one shot that finished off a Dom instantly. Then Allen quickly jumped into the trees that provided fairly well cover from the rain of shells. Even if the standard Zaku MG will snap the trees in half, Allen was mainly worried about being shot from behind by a Dom, or being attacked by melee attacks that he was not aware of. This is the battlefield for an all out war, retreat is not an option and Allen can be attacked from any angles. Checking the amount of remaining energy for his beam rifle, the teenage pilot quickly pulled back as it was raining bombs from above. One of the bombs managed to get the Gundam on the shoulders. "Ngh...stepped too deep? Hmm? Whats this, SOS from Jaburo...?" Allen took note of the emergancy signals from inside Jaburo.

"Allen! CRADLE MS managed to get in, quickly come back, we really need help here! We cant get in touch with Sayla, and Hayate's Guntank alone is impossible to fend off their MS!" Taures called out from the Argama's bridge, but it was questionable how much of that actually reached Allen's ears. There was an explosion not far away from the Argama as the crew quickly caught sight of CRADLE's Acguys. Due to the sudden attack, most of the Federation defense inside were basically caught with their pants down. Several Acguys fired its powerful beam launcher from its hands and annihilated a GM, while others stomped down and struck down structures and tanks. One of them even managed to get close enough from behind and ripped the GM into pieces. The Acguys were armed with extending claws similar to the ones of the other amphibious MS.

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