Arrival

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

After the previous mission, White Chalice's hangar is seeing new arrivals as 5 mechs are moving in, all bearing the following insignia:



The lead mech has already parked, and the pilot has exited the cockpit.

"I am Star Captain Ranna of Clan Wolf's Delta Galaxy. I do apologize for the... inappropriate timing of the Circle of Equals, but it was done under extenuating circumstances. This is my Command Star, and it is with great honor that my warriors and I set foot on Terra."

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[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

First the mention of SAM, now the position 'pilot'.

"You are an aerospace pilot?"

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"Yes, would seem one of the few if recent time are to continue."
[The G suit should also give a hint, but considering the grab bag of outfits on the Chalice...]

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

"May I see your aerospace fighter?"

Ranna is curious how the ones on this Terra would compare to the rest of the Inner Sphere and the Clans.

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"ok, though there are still classified portions I can't show."
[Brings Ranna to the X-02]
"This is the EASA X-02A Wyvern stealth fighter. Made in the closing days of the continental war, it was outfitted with as much technology the Eruseans could get. It's Composite Swing wing is computer controlled (http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120325205417/acecombat/images/4/42/X-02_SHATTERED_SKIES_Wallpaper.jpg), along with various other systems. All sensors streem information into an Enhanced Reality system in the Helmet, projected though it.
[Points to the buzzing part of her helmet, along with the green glow on her eyes.]

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

Ranna likes the appearance. She likes it a lot.

"This is a work of beauty... Very sleek compared to the aerospace fighters that most units employ."

However...

"It does look fragile. How much punishment can it take?"

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"More than you'd expect, but it is no flying tank. It uses Speed. stealth and maneuverability. And a spacious set of weapon bays. It is defiantly better than all other generation five aircraft I flown"

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

Ranna nods approvingly.

"What is its tonnage?"

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"Sorry, Some things are still classified. Do not want swarms of them running around. The ISAF was lucky that they never made it to battle, considering that it few circles around our Raptor's and ACTIVE's at the time."

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

"Aff. As a warning though, I have a feeling most weapons we utilize would be able to hurt your aerospace fighter. Of course, they need to be able to hit you first, which should not be an easy feat from what you mentioned."

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"You should ask Resnick, was it?, about my landing here. I had ran out of fuel and had to land on the ship by skill alone, after almost a month of flying straight."

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

"That is a tale I shall inquire from him.

Unless of course, you are willing to tell me of the events yourself?"

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"Well, I had ran out of supplies, and needed to find friendly ground. Instead I found the Chalice. While reconing the ship, my engine flames out, giving me a long smoke trail. This point I requested emergency Landing."
[She points to the deck]
"Decks for mechs do not take kindly to planes. hat's when Resnick decided to put defense first. I had lost my second engine due to running out of fuel, so I was probably the best target you could ask for. To land, I had to use some interesting post stall maneuvers. After almost running into Resnick , I landed it on the edge of the deck. I was lucky not to have the G forces crush my body like a bag of grapes!"

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

"That must have made an... interesting impression on the crew, quiaff?"

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"I would guess, though I started to fade out due to not eating anything but dehydrated tea crystals and survival sticks for a month."

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

"We may make a Clan warrior out of you."

Ranna smiles faintly. It is hard to be certain how much of that was in jest.

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

"I've seen enough fighting to be considered a warrior of my own force."

[she smiles a little as well, though you would not tell with how much damage M1 covers up.]

[wardeninexile.livejournal.com]

"While in the Clans, you would need to be of the Warrior caste in order to be an Aerospace pilot."

Ranna explains with a nod.

[spiralribbon.livejournal.com]

[The way things are going, she may have just gotten ISAF there second trans-dimensional alliance.]

"Interesting."

[Or, She may become a part of another dimensions battlefront.]