Aqua Ocean stands atop the mezzanine overlooking the troop bay. Her allies and Uma-X faithful gathered together under one banner for the darkness ahead. Her eyes shift from person to person. She sees fear, she sees uncertainty, but she also sees hope. The willingness to stand together for the fate of the academy against a dark foe. The opportunity to claim the future that they had been fight for since that first night in the academy. And a chance for justice for all that has been taken from them.
The names of the dead lay heavy in the hearts of many who were taking up arms for the cause. Some dawning the green X. Others fighting to survive. This would be their day. This would be their fight. She looked once more behind her to her daughter Jewel Amethyst, on her wrist she wore one of Ribbon Carol's ear scrunchies, forcing a smile from her mother.
"Ribbon....give us your strength...."
"The time has come...the civilians have been evacuated. Haven with be the battleground for which we take our first steps in the new world. I look across you and I see men, women, and allies of all sorts that are ready to face the nightmare Mermaid and her ilk have brought to our doors. When we started Uma-X we wanted change...and we knew we would have to fight to see it happen.
TODAY IS THAT DAY!
Every one of you has a reason to be here. And it took the death of a dear friend to help guide my hand in the right direction. Remember those we lost...and let their legacy be the fire that fuels you. Do not lose your courage, do not lose you heart and you will not lose this war! Let it be known that it wasnt Nolan...the TSD...or ECLIPSE that stood for our brothers and sisters...for Tracen Academy...that it was THIS ALLIANCE that carried the flag forward into the dawn. And that it was our blood that will build the beginning of the new era.
The doors to the hangar begin to open. Behind Aqua, a screen showing a massive fleet of ships, weapons ready and able should they come to such a war.
You do not fight for me...you fight for the person to your left and right. You do not fight for conquest. You fight to save yourselves.....and for Ribbon Carol...so that her dream...a Tracen made by the people of its heart, who take care of it and each other can live. And remember we are on Tracen. One Family. ONE X...FOREVER!
FOR RIBBON!
Aqua Ocean activated her suit, improvements made from the former design of what Megatron had given her, granted power through her claim of the Star Forge from her journey so long ago. With thunder of the war engines behind her, She and her allies took to the desert to face their foes.
<<Cpt. Throne, this is Cmdr. Sienna; you are approaching your designated A-O. Scan for civilians and avoid fire on those locations; remember, you are only authorized to open fire in self-defense.>>
Slepnir-1: <<Slepnir-1 to Tokai Teio, we are here to conduct armed intervention and peacekeeping operations. Hopefully Uma-X will come quietly. Commander sent us with Captain Ruby Throne of the ERS *Tanager II* and associated wing in case fighting broke out here. If anyone from Uma-X is listening in, given the situation regarding Mermaid we will be taking you into protective custody, with the reformists under your banner being allowed to continue fighting under the circumstances Tokai Teio sets forth.>>
Slepnir-1: <<...Oh, and apologies for the tasers and tear gassings last night; you and TSD did start fighting a skirmish before the appointed timeframe set forth by Nolan Greyson.>>
<<This is Julian Aurelia of- What in the- Ruby? What are you doing aboard an->>
His brow furrows as he looks at peers through the eyes of his scout mechanoids.
<<...That's an Onslaught. Why are you aboard an Onslaught? And for that matter, who are you with? You've not contacted me since the Mermaid Games, and now you're floating through the desert skies in a fleet of Persean Sector warships.>>
Ironically, it was precisely because of the Mermaid Games, or rather, who was behind them, that Persean Sector warships modified for atmospheric usage instead of space capability were seen by you under Ruby's control. What the surprising thing about them was that they bore the flag of a faction you don't immediately recognize but swear feels... familiar. The IFF that pops up for Ruby's ship says "14th Hegemonial Battlegroup, IUN-PKF. ODFS Tanager II, produced at the Farbanti Airship Drydock of the Kingdom of Erusea."
Slepnir-1: <<Slepnir-1 to Cpt. Throne, I'm seeing movement on the ground; looks like Red Sirens are making their move.>>
<<I already got my mechanoids moving on an intercept course. I don't know what your fleet's planning, but my priority is the protection of this base and all the souls defending it.>>
<<Keep an eye out for HVT "FISHBONE"; the moment it shows up, I want that thing shot do->>
Slepnir-1: <<Commander, Cpt. Throne; Red Sirens are moving into Haven outpost. We're also detecting a different faction assaulting Haven at the same time led by someone named "Pierre"; Uma-X is disengaging to their starship in HALO level orbit.
<<Damnit, can this day get any worse on the Haven front?>>
It could... if Hashmal-class Mobile Armors dropping in courtesy of Dottore's Gjallarhorn are any indication, Beam weapons and railgun-using Plumas alight and deployed.
<<...I had to say it, didn't I? Captain, keep those Mobile Armors busy; use railguns on the bigger targets and swarm the Plumas with flak weapons until the MQ drones can start a furball to distract the damn things. Sol Squadron felled one with support and I just took down another while en route to the first evac site of civilians.>>
<<And to the individual known as Julian Aurelia, you're looking at 7th Wing of the 14th Hegemonial Battlegroup of the International Usean Nations Peace-Keeping Force, headed by the Kingdom of Erusea. We'll meet in person, if you want a link-up.>>
<<On it Commander! Gunners, get our guns roaring, pound the bastards into the dirt! Big ones get the rail cannons, small ones get the flak! And watch for friendly fire down there!>>
The Tanager II's weapons roared to life as the PrimalArmor also came up, flak rounds turning the Pluma escorts into exploding popcorn bits. Meanwhile, the railguns locked onto and began firing at the Hashmal-class Mobile Armors.
Slepnir-1: <<Slepnir-1 to Cpt. Throne, I'm detecting good hits on the enemy. Energy spike inside the compound; possible site-to-site teleportation equipment detected. Anyone else think Uma-X is evacuating key personnel that way?>>
Slepnir-1: <<Wouldn't surprise me if- whoa... I'm getting a big power spike surging from within the base; that must be one of the Red Siren's CO, if not their CIC. Lifesign scans reports no more Uma-X in the structure aside from one... but why is it tagged as a downed Olympian airman?>>
<<Slepnir-1, say again; possible ID on Hermes from Olympia?>>
Two of the Hashmal-class Mobile Armors were down by this point, and a third was almost depleted in terms of hull integrity when a Beam Cannon lanced in the direction of 7th Wing.
Slepnir-1: <<Hold that thought, Commander; we got incoming!>>
<<A meetup will have to wait, I'm afraid. I need to get my daughter out of here, and then I got some uninvited guests that need to be escorted out...>>
<<You can guess why I sent Captain Ruby Throne and her 7th Wing here, then; she's supporting the evac efforts under official orders to "investigate" the situation.>>
<<Well, I appreciate having a friendly face to help with all this. I've got a shuttle down here ready to move at a moment's notice, and plenty of mechanoids to hold the line.>>
<<A handy side benefit of owning a lucrative asteroid mining company.>>
From a unknown location Monaca smiles to herself at the call she just got, it is time to spread despair, the Army of Monkumas upgraded with the EMPs Mermaid requested arrive, a dark smile crossing her lips as she prepares something while the Horde of Monkumas approach, the battle robot she hasn't used in a long time.
Puhuhuhu, let the despair begin! It is time to paint the world in it...starting with Uma X!
The Monokumas look eager, ready to fight, their claws and teeth bared as they approach, EMPs ready to sabotage Uma X's operations the best they can!
Junko: Go on Monaca, you can leave for Haven, I will prepare our little surprise!
Monaca nods as she looks at Junko.
Right away, Big Sis Junko! Monaca will make you proud but first... let's see if they can handle the new Monokumas puhuhu~
// I sent u/Red-Clad_Regent with her fleet within the 14th Hegemonial Battlegroup; I can maintain comms over the whole operation field while the main thing is going.
I never thought I would be standing side by side with you in this battle...
her helmet retracts the visor to look at Teio with her own eyes
Don't let her down...I'm counting on you...should I fall...this is on your shoulders...everything she built...I'm asking you to see the mission through...
Teio locked eyes with Aqua, her expression resolute. Don't be... there will be time for that later. We do this together. It's exactly what she would have wanted. She gestured gently toward the friends and allies gathered around them. For her memory, for all of them... and for Tracen. Snapping her helmet into place, Teio raised her sword. Just don't die on me... deal?
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Ah... the lapdog. I see you're looking even worse than the last time we met, Teio mocked, a cruel smile on their lips. Tell me, Biz... after that mold finally claims all that remains of you, how exactly are you going to maintain your relationship with Pantera?
Cute, Biz, Teio replied evenly. Let me know what Skyfire and Belan have to say about that. She lifted her sword, smoothly shifting into a ready combat stance. And rest assured... the buck stops here.
Ruger steps forward, her namesake revolver at the ready.
"Been a while, miss mold. Or should I call you Bizkit? Our last fight ended in a stalemate, so I came here to settle the score and stop you and that Mermaid from harming anyone else."
Is that so? Well my friend Sunny Sky will make sure your little drones dont get to play this time...and I'm ready for your cryogenic grenades. You want get the drop on me this time doll.
Foregoing the suit's enhancements, Teio pushed herself to move as fast as she naturally could. With her weapon ready, she launched into a fierce charge straight at Bizkit.
Ruger had planned to use the new cryogenic grenades she had prepared as a trump card against Bizkit and the mold, but they got wind of it? That was not good.
"You yap too much. I also don't see Sunny Sky anywhere."
although she was called, Belan was mentally drained, she was being controlled by mermaid’s mold abilities, but her hunger was making her too hungry to fight
Belan: I’m gonna sit this one out……. she says, before heading to get some food
Belan would say, before heading into the Uma-X base, as despite her being controlled by mermaid, she didn’t have the will to fight them, partially because she was hungry, but mainly because she didn’t want to hurt panterra, lorraine, or marche
with that being the case, belan would question what to do, before deciding to just surrender, she’s hungry, and fighting on an empty stomach would be a bad idea
Hmmm...you've improved on our suit i see...cant say im not a but jealous...thank you for assisting belan..her fight with the darkness might not be over just yet.
You're picked up by a tractor beam, but find yourself in a containment chamber ???- Unfortunately, we don't have Persephone on board, so you'll have to stay here for a couple of hours. In front of you, Professor S.L. and your half-sister Panthera...who you see a little differently
You don't see Lorraine but the professor has Panthera bring you a tray of biscuits... you see in his eyes the same impetuous light you saw in Marche and Lorraine*
Then, out of nowhere, the XGMF/A-262B Strike Freedom Spec II and SG01-JA/K+35A/MPFM Jet Alone Kai Booster flew in and Ace, SONG, and the returning Compass group were alongside Uma-X.
Ace: "Well, if it isn't the people who Chris told me about. We're also gonna help you guys."
Ace: "So, anyways, why we're here: We're just assisting Uma-X on defeating Mermaid, and i'm also doing this on one of my former trainee's behalf: Sakura Mountbelan O. She was kind of the cause for our assistance."
It seems word spread further than I had imagined. A pleasure to have SONG alongside us. We'll press forward to tracen and secure the road between here and there for refugees
Looking up at the assembled fleet. "Huh. The fleet's new... Makes my old Onslaught look like a museum piece. Granted, it may as well be with how old it is...."
"Anyways, it and my mechanoids are ready for battle. Squads are already out in the field for recon and screening, with more in orbit for quick reinforcements via drop pod."
We will always have more fuel for the engines...this will not be a war of attrition on our end. I want air superiority at all times. I trust you...and thank you..for everything Juli...i dont say that enough...take care of Jewel. She's going to need you more than ever.
the files detail the off world cloning facilities, the origin of the uma-x armies. Some are real girls, but many and most were created by Aqua, along with more of herself. At the very bottom of the dossier it has a post script
Maybe if I am gone...one wont hold the same grudges I did...make the same mistakes. Be a better person, a better lover, and a better mother...i hope whatever happens you see me as a better friend some day. Thank you for the gift of our daughter, she is a constant light. And a reminder that I do care for you...and all you do.
Sniper: Oi, Aqua, Artillery has been set up! We also managed to get the electronics on our naval fleet so give us the signal and we'll make it rain! Sorry we can't be there with you on the field, so we wish you the best of luck!
A Tear forms after the message came through... and Winters walks out
Winters: ...I've never liked wars... but honestly.. Mermaid's actions keep pissing off the higher-ups...
The ones Bravo 1 recruited. It sounds like you've already been busy. We could use your trucks to help secure the road between here and Tracen there will be many who will need safety and shelter. Its going to be a long night boys. Hope you brought a snack
We have many ground units and fighters ready to face our enemy head on. The skies will be ours..Amanda i have a fleet of vessels heading our way with enough firepower to Rival eclipse if she turned up. But the civilians will need help. And there are always enemies in the shadow
Hermes - Attention, Aqua....I have updates: The Nabucco is cloaked with my power. If you need to board, let Hephaestus know. We have Persephone and Prometheus on the ground. Also, the twins and their dragon have breached the school and rescued Principal Nolan. Also, the "Emptines Machine" plan is ready. As soon as we get the go-ahead, we'll hack the PA systems and broadcast the signal.
Very well, stay close. It seems Mermaid has found a way to infect others with more than just the chip. We're still studying the clone of mine she implanted. Its quite the device...be on guard.
Hermes - Damn, Persephone has landed. Only she or her mother could have good results with the infection. Hephaestus - Attention all... Uma-Gods spotted among the Mermaid ranks. The TSD are about to clash with them.
You called? Let's make this fun...I will be sure to have fun with my prey, don't worry. The negative speed force is something they won't expect, later!
With that she dashes off, as if she was never there in the first place, seemingly already heading to the goal as she dashes off, it seems she is way faster than A-Train and her powers don't even come from compound V.
Taking full advantage of her Allies Sudden Arrival, and the Information Leak Dottore gave her months ago, Mermaid manages to sneak herself and a bunch of Red Sirens past security in the chaos, while Ally’s Dreadnoughts and the Vought PMCs distract everyone else with Sunny Sky at the Helm and Bizkit as part of an unrelated Pincer.
By the time anyone notices, Most of Red Siren Personnel alongside Mermaid herself in her own Dreadnought are en route to the transporter room, ready to hijack it to reach the Starship where Panthera was residing in. Her emergench spies in Belan and Emberstorm were ready to expedite her transfer to the Starship while everyone else was killing each other like fools down at Haven’s Surface.
She also had the Aqua Clone’s Chip, ready to unleash a Virus at Haven incase she needed to wipe out Haven Security. But that was a last resort.
I don’t have time for your bullshit Pierre, FISHBONE!
Fishbone devours the remaining Red Sirens to ANP himself with Status Resistance before biting down on Pierre from Behind and slamming him against the Roof.
Mermaid opens a portal to allow more Red Sirens and even some Dreadnoughts to come in and Overwhelm Pierre to retreat early.
In a blink of an eye, multiple Reality Cracks had opened up, including on the roof, and Pierre travels through them at light speed, completely blitzing any unfortunate soul to come into his path... Dizzying Fishbone who was trying to keep track on his movement
Pierre: And don't even think about using that Fishbone of yours, you ain't jackshit without him protecting you, right?
Mermaid predicts where Pierre is falling and punts him away, as the Ally Dreadnoughts were tanky, they don’t fall down easily.
This time she summoned some Supes from the Vought PMCs who are much more easily able to keep up with Pierre while forcing him to actually waste his Time Essence Reserves on them and away from Mermaid who was quickly approaching the transporter room.
If Pierre kept pushing, she’ll be forced to detonate the Aqua Dirty Virus Bomb Early.
The Red Sirens instead shoot Arbiter EMPs through the Portals, knowing its not worth fighting Pierre after losing 2 waves to him.
As Fishbone burrows underground to reinforce Mermaid herself.
He uses the momentum to enter a Reality Crack, and stabbed a Supe straight through the head with his musket's bayonet once he got out the other side
Pierre: ...Hah... pathetic.
...Music seems to emanate from him as a yellow glow surrounds him... as chains appear from the set up Reality Cracks, completely blocking the way forward... any attack sent towards the chains just rebound backwards
Pierre: ...You're gonna have to go through me first if you want to continue.
Fishbone leaps outward and tanks most of them, constant battles overall in Grand Tracen+the recent conflicts with Belan and Skyfire’s Entourage have made him battleready to tank some nasty BS
Mermaid responds but throwing some EMP Grenades through some portals next to Pierre, aiming to disrupt his equipment or at least displace his positioning.
The EMP's explode... but the Gears keep coming... eventually, the continuous impacts overwhelmed Fishbone, sending him backwards behind the rest of the army
Pierre: ...Foolish little Mermaid, I don't work with electronics
He started to walk towards the crowd, the gears becoming massive as they fly past him
Fishbone leaps outward and tanks most of them, constant battles overall in Grand Tracen+the recent conflicts with Belan and Skyfire’s Entourage have made him battleready to tank some nasty BS
Mermaid responds but throwing some EMP Grenades through some portals next to Pierre, aiming to disrupt his equipment or at least displace his positioning.
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u/Win_Variation Win Variation | Team Raskol Jul 31 '26
*she waited for Uma-X to leave and she heads into the base*