The Steel Frontier(Sci-Fi)(Mech)(Open/IC)

[Flarbinia]

Connor Jax and Six left the escape tunnel through a rusting hatch, the area covered in petrified leafless trees, black ash, weathered rock, dry riverbeds, charred human skeletons, destroyed military equipment, and the occasional tattered flag, reminders of the climatic battle that had transpired here seven years ago. "This is it. The Aristotle Rift Valley. The former breadbasket of Socrates. The pride and joy of the Aristotle System back when it was called the Demeter System. We should get going if we are to honor those who died here with the blood of Corpsmen and Apex." Connor Jax said to Six as they headed in the direction of the research facilities, their location indicated by a big red shiny dot on their map.

[Xichung]

six

"a worrier that dies, he is immortal and lives, but the stone is left" she looked around and saw a melted away tank "acid..." she followed him as she observed the battlefield as her gaze stopped on a huge effigy with a mech strung up

Caustric

"damn, why do i even play chess with you, your too good" he crossed his arms as the words "you lost" flashed in red in front of him "well let's get ready to head out, well start at the old battlefield, see how potent the gas is and work from there"

buther

he nodded "yeah, well their here" two RCMC mechs walked up and relieved them of their guard duty "so you already have secondary formulas ready?"

[Flarbinia]

"Vandals! Desecrators! Grave robbers! Whoever did this just stamped their one way ticket to Tartarus!" Connor Jax said to Six as he turned around to see what she was talking about, his voice filled with anger at the sight of the effigy and the molten wreckage of the tank. Of the few ways to make Connor Jax furious, disrespecting the dead was one way to piss him off (scavenging from destroyed mechs in a combat zone was an obvious exception). They continued heading towards the facility until two red dots appeared on their radar, Connor Jax switching turning the dial for his missile launchers to Cluster Bomb to conserve ammunition without sacrificing much needed firepower.

[Xichung]

six

“Conceal yourself and shut down we need to let them pass by” she grabbed some dirt “we need to become dead, rub dirt on yourself and become a corpse” she rubbed some dirt on herself and buried herself “stay underground, you should blend in as a random price of metal” she shut down

caustric

“We could melt down that old mech” he cracked his knuckles “we can probably pull parts to buy new chemicals” they reached the old battlefield, he picked up a tank and dragged it too a spot stepping past them

butcher

He sat too the side, keeping watch of caustric as he asked questions. He nodded every once in awhile when he asked questions. “Yeah we need to work”

[Flarbinia]

Connor Jax observed the abandoned battlefield, patiently waiting for an opportunity to attack, rage filling his stomach. After a few minutes, he saw a large crack in the ground that had been created by the detonation of an atom bomb during the battle, erosion and acid rain having significantly enlarged it. However, as he resumed watching the intruders, the battlefield was covered by black clouds, a monsoon of acid rain pouring down on the battlefield as flashes of lightning illuminated the sky, thunder drowning out all other sound. Orion and Fujin would only last a few more minutes in this weather if Connor and Six continued hiding. Now was the time for fight or flight.

[Xichung]

six

She was patiently watching when she noticed the acid rain and the yellow mech looking around as the acid just did nothing to it’s mech but there was smoke coming off the red one, it was melting. The red mech turned around and walked away. The yellow one running to quickly catch up. Started powering back “we need to move out of here fast” she said to Connor the link turning back on “if we remain here we will be done for and that one mech is immune to the acid” she unburied herself and started to make it to nearest cover

Caustric

“Damn looks like I can’t find out till later” he put the mechs hand out as he watched the rain hit its hand “good to know”

butcher

He started walking back to base “patrol suspended till the weather is clear, so let’s go” caustric grumbled “stop groaning or I’ll fuck sew that mouth shut” he walked there not caring about the damage, the mech has so much armor that the acid was nothing

[Flarbinia]

Yuan Lao
The 52nd Cao Cao had been transferred to the Jade Turtle Fleet, the men and women getting used to their new quarters. "Admiral Diaochan Zhou, you called me to the command center." Major Yuan Lao said to his commanding officer as he entered Command and Control, the officers planning as they observed holographic maps. "Hello, father. I hope you have adjusted well to the Zhang Fei. It can be difficult going from a Ticonderoga-Class Frigate to an Oceanus-class Carrier." Admiral Diaochan Zhou said to Major Yuan Lao. "I have. I hope that is not the only thing you wished to discuss with me." Major Yuan Lao said to admiral Diaochan Zhou as he approached her table. "Barren rock or not, a planet-wide invasion of Socrates will be difficult. For that reason, the 52nd Cao Cao and the recently founded 12th Diocletian will be the spearhead of the assault on The Osmium Citadel, the RCMC's main stronghold. You must be curious as to why we are invading Socrates. The answer is very simple: Socrates is the only planet where one can find Demeterium, a radioactive mineral that the RCMC uses to power the reactors for Orbital Fortresses. Capturing the planet and its mining facilities will deprive the enemy of this important resource and force them to cease the production of new Orbital Fortresses." Admiral Diaochan Zhou said to Major Yuan Lao.
Connor Jax
"There is a shortcut that should allow to reach the base before they can be repaired. A small ravine nearby. It was a river before the Corpsmen turned this planet into an inhospitable Hell. Follow my lead." Connor Jax said to Six as he headed west, the thunder drowning Orion's footsteps.

[Xichung]

angel

She watched over the Cao Cao operation. Keep a keen eye on Lao but mainly making sure everything goes well.

Eva-05

She walked in “invading Socrates is a death wish” she said in frustration as an officer tried to pull her out but she was unmoving, she shook him off “iv magnetically locked myself so save your breath” she told the exhausted man “iv run every calculation possible a thousand times over, no matter how we approached it, we will be decimated” she projected a hologram of the whole planet including the orbital systems “their orbital defense net is too strong, not even a pebble could pass it with being bombarded and if that’s not enough there are 12 major fortresses 8 outposts and a super fortress.” Red dots pinged on the holographic planet “and this data hasn’t been updated since the last scout operation approximately 1 earth year ago, they more than likely turned the planet itself into a fortress while whatever is left is mining”

six

She followed him her light mech making almost no sound as it easily kept up with Connor “I doubt they are going for repair, both of them seem to not be bothered by the rain, the yellow one especially”

[Flarbinia]

Connor Jax
"The area between the Devil's Hand mountains and the facilities we have been assigned to destroy has most likely become geographically unstable while I was away. If you are suggesting an ambush, then I suggest that we take out those mechs before they get in range of the facilities. I will take yellow, you will take red." Connor said to Six.
Diaochan Zhou
"Did you honestly believe that Angel would pointlessly send two of her best fleets to their doom? We have the clearance codes, the enemy fleet has weakened itself by sending most of its ships to investigate Priority One distress calls in uninhabited systems they will not be returning from, and both fleets are at full strength. Besides, we can't delay this invasion any further, as Intelligence reports indicate that an Orbital Fortress will be deployed to Socrates in a month. This is a gamble we have to make if the Alliance hopes to take this planet before it becomes unassailable." Admiral Diaochan Zhou said, Major Yuan Lao silently escorting her out of Command and Control before handing her a chip that is only compatible with a Eve Series Model A. "This contains the orders for your squad. They should be able to even the odds, even with Connor currently indisposed." Major Yuan Lao said to "Check before heading back inside.

[Xichung]

eva-05

She looked at the chip “even the odds...” she said as Lao left her alone, not trusting of the captain she pocketed the chip “angel what are you doing?” She looked up at nearby security camera “what is your plan”

six

“No, we are already damaged by the rain and I have a feeling the yellow one is what melted those mechs and tanks, that’s why it’s immune to the acid.” She continued to follow him “plus my sword can pierce that thick of armor, even if it’s been weathered down”

[Flarbinia]

Connor Jax and Six continued heading into the ravine, Orion and Fujin getting out of the monsoon. "The diagnostic is complete. Looks like my weapons are still working. We should be able to destroy the facilities by the time those two mechs make it back." Connor Jax said to Six as he turned the dial back to full salvo, Orion and Fujin continuing to head towards the research facilities.

[Xichung]

Six

She pulled out her sword “not a nub yet, but the sword will be hard to use” she put it back “we need to wait, take them out with one shot, I won’t be able to take down the titan with my sword in its condition”

[Flarbinia]

Admiral Diaochan Zhou
Jade Turtle Fleet, Takeda Shingen Fleet, Galapagos Fleet, and Hiawatha Fleet entered the system, the automated defenses targeting them. The Zhang Fei transmitted the clearance codes, the automated defenses accepting them and powering down. The six fleets engaged the planetary defense fleet, both sides deploying mechs and bombers, capital ships trading blows as fighters engaged in brutal and intense dogfights, transports being kept in the hangar until the enemy fleet had been destroyed.
Connor Jax
"Acknowledged." Connor Jax said to Six, the two finally reaching the facilities after three hours of walking, the sound of tanks rushing across ash, soot, and rock being heard as short-lived explosions were seen in the night sky. "Going loud." Connor Jax said to Six right before switching the dial back to Cluster bomb and opened fire, the twin missiles destroying the southwestern facility, the explosion alerting the RCMC troops in the valley to their presence. "Erase the files and take out any vehicles that could be used to carry the virus samples. I will deal with the remaining facilities and their personnel." Connor Jax said to Six as he pressed the attack.

[Xichung]

eva-05

She plugged the chip into a computer so she could see what’s on it “I want to know what the leveler is”

RCMC

“Orbital defenses are down captain, it seems their using an old transport code!” The young officer told his commander “our ships are taking a beating, but they are holding out” the officer began typing “I’m having the defensive systems target the ships using the code, for now we must count on the manual defense turrets” the commander nodded “I’m heading to battle, your the next in command if I die boy” the commander said to the officer and the officer nodded

The commander walked to the mech bay, rail cannons firing rang through the base. He reached it pilots entering their mechs. His started being lowered into the room “the demon, a mech that runs off the users suffering” he smiled and took off his commander hat and tossed it “this may be our last, least mine” he unbuttoned his shirt and took If off along with his undershirt. There was multiple implant point on his body. This was the infamous UPI rig implant, it allows for direct mental control of the mech, but at the cost of the user on top of the extremely deadly surgery.

The mech is equipped with a medium armor type, used no weapons but was far faster than any in its class. It had claws and jets that allowed for its ungodly speed, it has earned its name cause of how it fights and what it does to its own pilots. It is a demon and it’s longest lasting pilot commander yogatov, An unstoppable duo.

The commander entered the mech as tubes locked into place with their ports. The commander soon seized max control and was now integrated with the machine. The mech did a fast system check and was soon sent out, straight into the void of space shot out of the hanger by a speed deployment system, allowing for fast deployment into a fight. He observed the battlefield and flew for the closest enemy ship, it moved In an unpredictable pattern making gunfire at it impossible.

six

“Damn it, they weren’t firing at us” she immediately went forth into the fray, warping around the battle.

Caustric & butcher

they heard the missiles fire off before they even got to the base, they imeadtitly went the sourceof the fire.

[Flarbinia]

Admiral Diaochan
"They must have additional automated defenses we didn't know about. Set our point-defense systems to maximum coverage." Admiral Diaochan said to the rest of the officers as a Grendel-Class Cruiser exploded. "The Corpsmen must have deployed an experimental mech from their moon base. Sending a mech squad to engage. ETA three hours." One of the junior officers said to Admiral Diaochan. "Assign a fighter escort to that squad. We do not know what we are dealing with, so additional firepower may be necessary." Admiral Diaochan replied. "Deploying Surtur Squad. Their energy dampening weapons should be enough to neutralize any unpleasant surprises that experimental mech may have in store." Another junior officer replied, twenty-four Heimdall Fighters, the latest addition to the Alliance's arsenal, appearing on the holographic map and heading towards their objective.
Captain Dharma
The Ganesh opened its hangar doors, shuttles flying towards the base on Plato. Not knowing of his defection, the base personnel had assumed that these were reinforcements sent to bolster the defenses of the moon, allowing the shuttles to dock. The squad leaders, knowing that the base's internal defense system would tear them to shreds, had ordered their men to perpetuate the façade until the communications officers had an opportunity to hack into the internal defense system and switch it to manual control. After an hour, the marines sprung their trap, overwhelming the surprised and confused defenders through sheer firepower. "The automated defenses are offline. Moving into attack position." Dharma said to Admiral Diaochan as the Ganesh headed towards the RCMC fleet, deploying fighters and bombers.

[Xichung]

RCMC

The commander: he made swift work of the ship soon tossing pieces of it at an oncoming group of ships and mechs, a long bar pierced through two of them hitting the pilots and killing them. it was using the dead ship as a platform. observing then rushing at them, moving in its unpredictable pattern. it grabbed a fighter that was shooting at it and crushed the cockpit along with the pilot and threw it at the next fighter, blowing them up. as it soon rushed at the next mech who landed a few shots but they simply bounced off. it pierced the cockpit of the mech and ripped it apart. the pilot inside screaming in agony as shrapnel cut him to pieces along with the claws.

The officer "damn they infiltrated our base, cutting power to the sector" he started typing "order received!" he pulled up all coms of the RCMC forces "main battalion initiate wall formation and hold till planetary defense system charge up" he began typing more "locking down the facility, no one is entering" he kept at work, he did this all for the commander for if he failed he could not live with himself. "the main automated defense is back online, denying any additional signals, just hold out" he soon sent a distress beckon to the Y'mir fleet.

on the planet a massive energy cannon began to charge up, its three generators giving off extreme energy reading as the inner working of the cannon began moving and rotating. this cannon was not here nor were most of the automated defense.

ships began moving and activating fool power to their broadside shields, making them taking far more hits. as their port side rail cannons began to lay waste to the enemy ships.

[Flarbinia]

Admiral Diaochan
The four Heimdall fighters that had survived the onslaught fired their energy dampening weapons, three being direct hits and one simply grazing the enemy mech, shutting down the mech's systems, though the experimental weaponry drained a significant amount of their power. The Sun Jian, a Zedong-Class Battleship, and the Fuma Kotaro, a Genpei-Class Destroyer, targeting the now vulnerable mech. They then opened fire, the combined firepower destroying the experimental mech. "A Planetary Defense Cannon has been activated. ETA to firing: two hours, forty minutes. Tactical readout indicates that Jade Turtle Fleet will be the first target." A junior officer said to Admiral Diaochan. "All capital ships with working aft thrusters are to disperse in two hours, thirty minutes." Admiral Diaochan said to the Junior Officer.
Sergeant Major Gabriel Chance
The marines were being pinned down or forced to withdraw by the fire of reactivated turrets, the narrow corridors making it difficult to maneuver. "I thought that we would have more time before they brought the automated defenses back online and that our casualty rate to be lower, but we will have to persevere if we want to deprive the enemy of their orbital stronghold. Relay this order to any squad that can receive the message and still has a grenadier or an anti-tank gunner: take out any turrets you can and do not hesitate to call in support from any available squads if resistance proves too strong for them to defeat on their own." Sergeant Major Gabriel Chance said to the communications officer, the man simply nodding.

[Xichung]

RCMC

commander

He lost power momentarily but was able to reactivate just in time to dodge out the fire of enemy guns. It seems they thought he was destroyed as they soon returned back to the other fight. He grinned lightly and laughed. The shots from the ships hit each other and the mech it was holding onto destroying the mech while giving the commander a way to fake his death. He turned his mech off so it’s eneg signature vanished. He waited for a few minutes for them to turn their cannons on his men before he reactivated and went to the sun jian, entering the ship through its hanger bay and destroying the doors. Causing an oxygen leak, he started tearing the ship up from the inside.

officer

“Planetary defense will be active in 20 minutes, activating second generators” he continued typing “all interior turrets are active, sending security drones to deal with them” he laughed and smiled “they were fools, we have this battle, even if the planetary defense miss, our commander will kill them” he stood up, if it did miss, it needed 3 hours to cool down “they would know that they couldn’t go against the red death” more generators activated charging the cannon faster

eva-05

She ran through the ship to her squad, holding the chip in her hand “we need to help or we will die” she kept bumping into a few people as she goes

[Flarbinia]

Vegas
"Are you suggesting that we perform a Damocles Jump? That is very dangerous, especially when the enemy fighters and mech can intercept our squad. However, I am not one to turn down a gamble if it means taking out a Corpsman wonder weapon. Tell every member of the squad onboard this ship to prepare to board." Mitch said to "Check" as he grabbed the chip. A Damocles Jump, named after the freighter that "Stark" served on prior to joining the Alliance, was a desperate tactic that was only to be implemented if an allied ship could not be safely evacuated, a last resort usually employed by marines, not mech pilots.
Admiral Diaochan
"Doesn't the Sun Jian have anti-mech defenses?" Admiral Diaochan asked the junior officer who was briefing her on the enemy mech. "Yes, but considering that the enemy mech managed to quickly reactivate after being hit by the Heimdall fighter's experimental weapons, they will only be enough to delay him long enough for the Fuma Kotaro to lock onto the ship and blow it to kingdom come." The junior officer said to Diaochan. "Admiral, we are receiving a text-only transmission from the leader of the squad that destroyed Fort Hadrian. He is requesting permission to perform a Damocles Jump." Another junior officer, a blonde with blue eyes and cantaloupe-sized breasts, said to Admiral Diaochan. "The Fortress Destroyers? They have half an hour to destroy the enemy mech." Admiral Diaochan said to the blonde junior officer.

[Xichung]

Eva-05

“ I have a strategy that higher ups have approved” she hacked into ship comms “our window of opportunity is closing and fast, we need to move now or never” she began a countdown internally so she could only see it “each second we discuss about this is time wasted” she then ran off to her mech as she quickly explained the strategy “eta 1 mic” she said over comma of the ship

RCMC

Commander

He was ravaging the ship, starting with any anti-mech equipment, decimating everything. If this was kept up he would devour the inside and make the ship trash within seconds. The red death was his nickname when he was just a regular soldier before near death surgery that he was forced to get when he became a pilot. An integrated rig, that allows the control to use the mech it was their own bodies. Making them more agile and faster to reacting, there were thousands forced to do this deadly surgery but only a couple dozen survived, but at the cost sanity. The commander lost his years ago, now every time he pilots he goes bezerk on everything. So his almost always sent alone. The is a power kill switch given to his chosen officer, so that he can be retrieved after battle. The commander laughed and laughed, he growled like he was a feral beast as he slips into the monster.

security drones

They were tall heavily armored robotic infantry equipped with lmgs and a near unlimited amount of ammo, Along with their super heavy armor. But they have a flaw, their commander unit if hatched is comprise the other, but you need to plug into the port on the back of their heads in order to do so. There are 15 squads and 15 commander units, all are walking the hallways slowly killing any doesn’t belong.

[Flarbinia]

Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance
"Mark III Lunar Surface Security Drones! Grenadiers, assume anti-armor positions and use EMP grenades! It should buy the technicians enough time to hack the commander!" Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance said to his men, the communications officer relaying his order to the rest of the squads.
Vegas
The squad got into the their mechs and ran towards the shields, the hangar being evacuated. Once everyone who was not in a mech suit had left the hangar, the shields were deactivated, the mechs jumping towards the Sun Jian as the oxygen was being rapidly sucked into space. They landed in the breach and headed inside, torn corpses, smashed turrets, and pieces of Mark II Lunar Surface Security Drones floating amidst charred wreckage and rivers of blood. The squad continued heading further into the battleship, confident that they have enough firepower to take out any enemy they could encounter.

[Xichung]

RCMC
Planetary gun

all nine generators activated, it was giving off a large energy signature. it would be the first time firing since the testing phase. the cannon's body rotating at a high speed as the barrel adjusted. it aimed at the largest ship, it locks into place as a beam of energy charged up and the RCMC ships moved away.


Commander

he had borrowed into the ship, random pieces of metal flying out of it. he was heading straight for the core. he close, all he had to do is start a meltdown. then he needs to head out to the next ship, he was their best hope for the defense, then it would be left to the planetary defense. the stronghold is the second best option. he ripped through the final wall and saw the massive energy core. he ripped off the coolant tubes, sending it into a meltdown.

Security bots
the moment they saw anyone they began firing, taking out a few people and shooting off hands and legs.as they had emp grenades thrown at them. it shut them down for a bit.


Eva-05

"we need to move carefully, iv never saw this kind of destruction before" she moved slowly she aimed her gun down the hole" I think he is down here" she checked the ship's map "he going to the core" red lights began flashing

[Flarbinia]

Vegas
"Damn. Looks like the bastard hit the coolant pipes. We will have to destroy this bastard quickly or the Sun Jian will become too radioactive to attempt a rescue." "Vegas" said to the rest of the squad as they continued heading further into the Sun Jian, weapons at the ready.
Admiral Diaochan
The Jade Turtle Fleet had dispersed, the only ship without working aft thrusters being the Zhuge Liang, the ship that had been targeted by the Planetary Defense Cannon.
Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance
The technicians got to work, uploading a virus into the LSSD Commanders. Once it was complete, the security drones reactivated, only to turn around and destroy every turret in their line of sight, heading in the direction of the command center. "How long before they purge the virus from their system?" Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance asked his squad's tech. "An hour and that's if we're lucky." The tech replied.

[Xichung]

Eva-05

"he has the advantage, group survival rates are low!" she kept aiming down the hole "it's completely dark in there, i cant see" the would be flashes of light from wires sparking "i could fire a few rail rounds down the hole, but i risk blowing up the reactor"

RCMC

planetary gun

the cannon fired, ripping apart the ship. it is soon vaporized, leaving only the bow of the shop left. the cannon began charging up again this time faster than before. if this is kept up, the space above this stronghold will become a graveyard.

Security bots

they kept walking forward till they reached a large steel door and stopped. a huge bulkhead closed behind the squad as toxic green gas flowed into the room. killing all who couldn't get their gas mask on and making it hard to see. the machines shut down, dropping their guns.

Commander

he began burrowing another hole going up to the bridge. his mech was designed to be fast and capable of surprise attacks. desert environments are the best for it, allowing for fast digging and good hiding spots. he was gonna kill the captain and leave the rest to the now unstable core. he was then going for the next ship.

[Flarbinia]

Tenochtitlan
"My mech's motion detectors indicate an enemy mech heading towards the bridge. He should be safely above the core by the time you can get a lock." "Tenochtitlan" said to "Check" as her radar screen showed a glowing red dot heading towards the bridge.
Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance
"Automated defenses, security drones, and now poison gas. We must be assaulting an Aurelius Emplacement, a stronghold designed to be a cost-effective alternative to turning a moon into a Fortress Moon without sacrificing combat effectiveness. How much further until we reach the command center?" Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance asked Laertes, the Ulysses Series Model B android assigned to his squad. "Fifty five klicks if we double time it. Most likely dangers: mobile flamethrower turrets, laser grids that can slice men to pieces, and fully automatic flechette cannons. Probability of survival: forty five percent." Laertes said to Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance in a voice reminiscent of the ancient actor Frank Welker. "If those odds are the best we can get, then we will need to go all in." Gunnery Sergeant Gabriel Chance replied, the communications officer relaying the order to the other squads, the men rushing to get past the currently deactivated security drones.
Connor Jax
"Main facility down. Three left to go." Connor said to Six as he moved to eliminate the remaining facilities. Once the other three facilities were in the line of sight, Connor Jax opened fire, destroying them. "Piranha to Zhang Fe, we destroyed all facilities and samples, killed all research personnel, and erased all biological weapons data, but Fuijin has been badly damaged by acid rain and two Apex mechs are on their way. Requesting immediate evac if reinforcements are unavailable." Connor Jax said to Admiral Diaochan, breaking communications silence. "Zhang Fe to Piranha. Evac is a no go. The RCMC is using a Planetary Defense Cannon to take out our ships and Orion and Fuijin are the only mechs we have on the planet. Take it out before it takes out the entire Jade Turtle Fleet." Admiral Diaochan said to Connor Jax as she sent him and Six the coordinates of their next target, Orion heading in that direction.