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mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com

[First things first - some music to set up the mood.]

[The order to fire never came. After the battle with the splinter ToA faction is over, Frank is critically injured. He wakes up only as he's brought to White Chalice's deck, and here's where he wants to lie down.]

No. Let me lay here. I... [A pause to cough up some blood.] I'm going to die soon anyway. I'd rather have the sky above me than the hospital's ceiling.

Everyone, I'm sorry. Dantoinne was the leader of the Thoughts all along... He has the control crystal now. If you don't stop him, the SEs will return, and the tragedy from 4 years ago will repeat.

I know you can do this... You stopped the Harvesters, the meteor, HALO. You can do everything if you put your minds to it... And maybe, one day, you'll even see peace. I wish I could, too.

I wish I were a better mentor for some of you. I'm sorry.

Symes out.

[If you want to tell him anything, be quick. Frank has only a few minutes left to live.]

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Soon, some of us are going to answer the Thoughts' challenge. Everyone else, aim everything with enough range at the ruin where the fight takes place and wait for a radio signal, in case we lose. The Thoughts of Ascension won't show us any mercy anyway, and we can't let them keep the control crystal. You have to try to destroy it.

Hopefully this won't be necessary. But we must prepare for the worst.

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I'll be hanging out at Herb's bar tonight after duty. As a thank you, all pilots and fighters can get a free drink from me. Non-alcoholic ones work too, for you kids.

[Frank will do as announced. He even brought some of the whiskey from his special reserve with him. And hot chocolate.]

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thestrayhawk.livejournal.com

[To say that Ichitaka wasn't taking things well was an understatement. Not only had Julia and Haruka been taken away but the traitor that he was looking for the entire time was one of the first that he divulged his suspicions to. Pile onto that Char's actions and it all amounted to bad times for him.]

1. [In the hangar Ichitaka is standing in front of Cheng's old machine just staring at it for a long time.]

Of all the people...

[The tone in his voice was one of sadness rather than anger.]

2. [The young bird seemed to be looking at the information on what happened during the last battle as well as the machines of each of the Adventus Generals. There seemed to be the profiles of several different machines matched up against all of them.]

Now just comes guessing what upgrades they have made to try to counter our counters....

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[Frank is at the firing range, making sure his aim is as good as ever. He's not shooting a gun, though, that would be too easy! Instead, he has an assortment of throwing knives and small axes, and chucks those at the target. It's pretty far away, for throwing at least, but most of them hit the bull's eye or near it anyway.

He's focused on the task, but also looks content for some reason that might or might not be related to the recent events. Bother?]

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[Action]

The day after Ryoma arrived in the Black Getter, the finally fully repaired Tower caught up with the White Chalice, with no fanfare at all. The teleporter terminal on the Chalice turned on and Hayato Jin reappears in your lives. He takes in the mess of pantsless teenagers chasing each other around, various small robots and other creatures getting into places they're not supposed to, piles of damaged gundams and other mobile suits, and all the rest of the mess that makes up life on the White Chalice. Eventually, he muttered "I can't believe I was starting to miss this place. I must be going soft in the head."

[Video]

This is Commander Hayato Jin. We've finished our independent mission against Emperor Gore, and have returned to resume our previous working arrangement.

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thestrayhawk.livejournal.com

[With the better part of a month passing Ichitaka had spent most of it inside the infirmary unconscious. His list of injuries from his first battle with GreAT included a severe concussion, a near complete arm fracture, deep burns from the cockpit overheating, and massive blood loss. Luckily this time he didn't end up falling into the atmosphere.

Finally though after what felt like quite a long time Ichitaka came back to the land of the conscious.]

Current Location: Infirmary

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Current Location: Infirmary

glemy-magnet.livejournal.com

[Now it stood that, most likely, Adventus' generals stood before them. Each of them incredibly tough with abilities that went far beyond what they had! Now, Roux wasn't commander material, that's for sure. She's a soldier and a pilot, yes, but while she isn't leadership material, she isn't stupid. Which is why she's spending her time looking over the mission files of the fights between the Generals and coming up with notes.]

( Inside the notes )

Mmm, I really don't like this at all. All four seem to have technology that surpasses just about everyone else's. But, the question now is how? This doesn't seem like something that could be done overnight!

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possibly-here.livejournal.com

[What's this? A new Fafner onboard the Chalice? Not only that, but a black-haired inhabitant of Tatsumiya Island also being sent over to pilot it? But Ryo's body is now finely ground green crystal, so this can't even be a case of Chuck Testa. Nope, this is someone entirely different... someone who has no fucking clue what is going on for the most part and is currently in the hangar, pouring over various information, information regarding the Festum, Second Impact, the world at large, and not to mention-]

Ryo...

[He nearly chokes out the world. Ryo, the old class president... he'd traveled with these people too? And died? The school had just said he'd taken a leave of absence because of his illness.]

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mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com

[While all the lovey-dovey couples are running around White Chalice in Valentine's day lunacy, some people aren't so lucky and spend the time in more depressing ways. Drinking at Herb's bar, for example. Frank and the other Old Men of White Chalice are here already at one table, but everyone is welcome - being foreveralone.jpg is not a requirement, but it's a plus.]

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The man who could be a source of information on the Thoughts is dead. He won't tell us anything now.

Lost my Lupus suit in a failed distraction attempt. The only reason all of us got out of there alive was the lucky attack by ZAFT.

We have fewer friends on Earth with every day. If the Federation forces all of its political allies to declare war on us, we might as well end up with none.

If anyone needs me, I'll be at Herb's bar.

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[A very tired looking Allelujah stands at the edge of the shooting range, a single pistol in one hand, and a bullseye in seven of the targets down the range - only one of them in his own lane. He doesn't look terribly angry, but the severe, almost feverish look he has whenever he takes aim at another target betrays the passionate fury behind those eyes. A sharp sound rang through the room. Eight bullseyes.]

[Despite having been kept up for a full day by the explosions, the pilot doesn't seem to intend to quit any time soon; if the knife being tossed slowly up and down in his free hand is any indication, he's not leaving until every potentially lethal weapon in the room has been used to pin a target against the wall. Approaching him now could be potentially hazardous, dependent on who it is.]

[Do it anyway?]

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[Despite their situation getting a bit better...all things considered. Ichitaka didn't seem to be cheerful as usual. He was lying face down on some grass in the Arboretum mumbling to himself.]

Maybe I am making everyone mad at me...

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1)

[Were one to see Cheng they would notice he was regarding a box and was deep in thought. His service rifle was close by, propped up against whatever he was sitting on.]

[He took a deep breath and shut his eyes. Faintly he almost heard screams, gunshots and the sounds of machines many times his size - though the latter was probably day to day here on the Chalice. He reaches out and brushes the top of the box, which had a thin layer of dust on it.]

Perhaps...

2)

[Be it in the corridors or in the Obstacle Course that Cheng had built, an imposing helmeted figure in full combat gear would be seen. If one were to notice, the armor had several Chinese characters either painted or etched on various areas. Additionally he was carrying a familiar looking rifle.

Confront the figure?]

3)

[Cheng now sans helmet is sitting around at the promenade, regarding the protective headwear. From the looks of things it was almost as if he was trying to discern some sort of secret from its visage. Whatever he's looking for though he isn't finding it.]

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mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com

I'm sure that from now on, when we get a stealth mission people will at least try to act stealthily. And that from now on, the command will know better than to send us to attack a perfectly innocent concert.

Anyway, I'm going to get supplies soon. Anyone who wants to lend a hand, let me know. I'm sure you can't wait to eat decent meals again.

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[Filtered to the old Getter Team]

She actually chose to pilot it. Twice now.

Do you think it's possible the Getter might be done with us?

[Public]

Our battles are only getting harder and more frequent. We're going to need to be better if we want to survive all of this. While I don't actually pilot anymore, I've set up a series of tactical exercises in the computer system, if anyone wants to try and "play chess" against me.

I think you'll find this "old man" has a few tricks left that he can pass on.

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emorangerpink

1.
[Late on the last evening before the Chalice departs from Fairy Park, a new face appears aboard - a pale, petite young woman with long red hair and the look of someone who isn't sure where they're supposed to be headed but doesn't want to admit it. It doesn't help that she appears to be steering around whatever concentrations of people exist at this hour, with the side effect of routing her away from most interesting locations. After a while of fruitless wandering on the Promenade, she gives up and hesitantly approaches the nearest person.]

Um, hello... I'm new aboard, and I need to see the captain, or whoever's in charge... do you know where I can find them?

Ah, I'm Laura, Laura Ericks. I'm here to join the crew, so I guess that means we'll be teammates - it's nice to meet you.

[Her left hand is tightly grasping a sealed envelope, while her right fidgets with a metal wristwatch on her left arm. Is this girl afraid of you, or just afraid of everything?

Laura's looking for the Captain - does she turn to you for help, or do you run in to her on her way there?]

2.
Hello... Dan?

[Laura pokes at the terminal uncertainly - she knows how to use a terminal, but not where a ship's AI might be found on one.]

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thestrayhawk.livejournal.com

[Day 4]

[As usual after having his brand new attack be blocked by a ?woman? on foot Ichitaka spent the last few days inside of the cockpit of the Rushbird randomly opening small dimensional cracks to try to gain more precision on it, and potentially use the cracking as a weapon itself.]

1. [Ichitaka seems to be thinking by himself on a crate in the hangar and he looked somewhat worried.]

Oh no oh no oh no oh no....what if it's true....

2. AH DON'T STAND THERE.

[Ichitaka yells at you from his cockpit and suddenly a small pillar of energy seemingly comes down from out of nowhere at you.]

3. [aaaannndddd after giving away so many of his meals to other people (Whether they liked it or not) Ichitaka has picked the worst day ever to suddenly collapse from starvation on the Deck.]

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1. [Haruka's looking a bit flustered wherever you manage to catch up with her, instead of her usual happy self.]

Aw man, what am I gonna do...

2.

[Locked to Miki, Low Earth Orbit]

[Remember that job iDols have to do, the one with crushing meteors? Well, Haruka's at it now.]

Miki? Try not to fall behind, alright?

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1. [Haruka's looking a bit flustered wherever you manage to catch up with her, instead of her usual happy self.]

Aw man, what am I gonna do...

2.

[Locked to Miki, Low Earth Orbit]

[Remember that job iDols have to do, the one with crushing meteors? Well, Haruka's at it now.]

Miki? Try not to fall behind, alright?

mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com

1. [Video]

How'd you like our stay at Fairy Park, everyone? Had fun, stuffed your bellies full of candy? That's good, but remember that you're fighters, and t's very important that a soldier stays in top physical condition. That's why I encourage everyone to come to my everyday morning training exercises, if you're not attending already. They're fun, and will help you keep your bodies in top shape. We will be trying something new tomorrow, too. Come to the deck if you want to see.

And if anyone wants specific melee or shooting training, let me know. We will figure out something.

2. [Action]

[Indeed, something new has appeared on the deck the next morning - an improvised soccer field! Okay, the goals are just two Lupus suits each with fishing nets spread between them, but with recent resource shortages Frank knows well that he can't spend anything non-reusable on frivolities.]

Let's play soccer today. Try not to kick the ball into the sea.

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thestrayhawk.livejournal.com

[Once again the stray boy was out on the deck staring out at the ocean, despite coming somewhat clean he was still hiding several things. He didn't know the reason why he was continuing to do so. Ever since he had come back from his Gramps' other lab one name in particular was bothering him.]

GreAT...

[Even if he had a name he wasn't able to find out anything about them on his own and he didn't like it. Several stacks of books sat next to him though in the end they didn't help at all.]

Current Mood: annoyed
Current Location: Deck

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Current Mood: annoyed
Current Location: Deck

emorangerblack.livejournal.com

[Surprisingly for very few people actually familiar with Devon, her attitude regarding food rationing and obeying rules in general left her in a holding cell. She'll be there for a while - so if you're concerned about her feeling sad or lonely, by all means come visit!

Extra consideration: Devon's amplifier is gone so no Shifter shanenigans or summoning armor this time. At a first glance, she doesn't look too concerned about this, or pretty much anything at all. Too busy leaning against a wall opposite to the entry door.]

Current Location: the brig

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Current Location: the brig

burningprez.livejournal.com

1) [Given the situation with the supplies Michael has decided to get his food like a REAL MAN does, and is now gussied up in the most hilariously stereotypical fishing outfit ever. Already he has prepped a fishing rod, is searching for bait and volunteers to assist him in this endeavour.]

Yeah! Can already smell them grilling.

[Now how long before the ship gets low enough to the water to set down a boat? Or heck, even let him get his fishing line into the water?]

2) [WELCOME TO THE F-BOAT! What does the F stand for? Fishing? Fail? Lets see how well that goes now that they're in the water shall we?]

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aceshighsniper.livejournal.com

[It has been a while since the last time Lynette Bishop was in a mission.

After the whole ordeal in the island, her patrols have been rather peaceful. Really, even the Major Sakamoto Mio acknowledged that the Sergeant sometimes pushed herself too hard -albeit she admitted so during the infamous incident at the bar-.

So out of that desire, once all duties are finished... She sits near the edge of the deck, close to her Supermarine Spitfire Strike Unit. She nibbles on a sandwich from a lunchbox she carried with herself along with the machine, looking with curiosity at the city of Fanelia.]

Some of it looks so much like the old castles of Britannia...

[Those that remain, that is. The Sergeant wonders if she still has her pass -- And if so, if it applies to using Strike Units.

Lynette still considers herself a keener among the witches to think of getting that privilege, but she had heard of witches flying in nine-billion-pound military equipment just because they felt like doing so, and getting away with it.]

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king-guymelef.livejournal.com

The White Chalice hovers on the outskirts of the capital of Fanelia, a bustling city that seems to be of almost entirely middle ages technology, with guards carrying around swords and bows, light coming from torches and peasants working in fields of wheat. There are a few things unusual about it, though. Strange, part animal beastmen walk the streets without getting a second glance, and there appear to be mecha as part of Fanelia's armed forces, though they are only armed with low-tech weapons such as swords and spears. Also, the White Chalice, while gathering a crowd of curious onlookers, is not causing panic and riots in the street.

Van never figured out the comm units, but he figures there'll be some kind of crowd of people looking to see the place. So he's addressing that.

"I wanted to thank you all for agreeing to take me this far, but this is where my part in your journey ends. I have my duty to complete here. You're all welcome to stay for a few days if you want. I'll even see about getting people to restore your food stores. I bet it'll make a nice change from all that canned food you all seem to live on.

Anyways, welcome to Fanelia, and thank you again."

EDIT "Also, a normal part of a coronation is a Guymelef tournament afterwards as part of the celebration. I'd be interested to see how your mecha stand up to our melefs."

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