Gundam, Gravity Elegy

"He is in the cabinet."

"..."

Then, while Gao Ren was still pondering, the racial knight Kuvatro had already pushed open the office door for him.

Then, a spacious yet simple room came into view.

Compared to the stereotypical image of comfort and luxury that is almost synonymous with bureaucracy, there are no simple carvings or decorations around. The most eye-catching thing is a huge desk with a large number of chairs and computer terminals of the same number of chairs.

The walls are openly covered with blueprints for various mobile suits, making it look like a research base at first glance.

Amidst a pile of documents and materials, a dark face suddenly appeared:

"Oh, you've arrived."

To be honest, it wasn't until a bright white smile appeared that Gao Ren could truly see that there was someone sitting right in the middle of that pile of documents.

"Brigadier General Gao Yun?"

"Ha, I've been wanting to meet our 'Hero Squad' for a long time, but unfortunately I've been busy with the repair and modification of this transport plane for the past month and a half. But I'm sure our team members will be satisfied with the results."

Then, he laughed and opened his arms, as if to show off everything in the office:

"Welcome to our future headquarters, Earth Mothership—the Camelot."

Author's message

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Don't ask why Gau and Gau Gai are so different, I don't know either. Gau Gai doesn't even look like Garuda.

General Gao Yun, well, he probably had the most screen time in 0083, a famously unlucky guy.

PS2: Considering that General Gao Yun's name comes from Gawain, and the GP project he led was called Albion, let's name this aircraft carrier Camelot.

Chapter Six: Project EXAM?

John Gowan.

As a general who had the privilege of experiencing the entire space colonization program, he should be around the age of fifty. However, when he burst into laughter, Gao Ren felt as if he was facing someone who was not an elder.

It's not that he necessarily treated General Gao Yun as a peer without respect, but at this moment, he genuinely felt that the general in front of him didn't seem like the kind of person who liked to use his seniority to manipulate lower-ranking soldiers.

Not to mention, this attitude is clearly showing off.

That attitude, so pure and unique to technical officers and researchers, was like a model maker presenting his best work to everyone. However, as a general, his tone inevitably carried a condescending air.

"Starting today, this transport plane will become our unit's air base, and all technical maintenance and repair equipment will be carried out here."

Therefore, these words definitely did not sound like a discussion; they were simply issuing a notification.

Fortunately, this general seemed to be relatively easy to communicate with.

"But Brigadier General, wouldn't Zeon try every means to shoot down the transport plane if it were to fly openly in the sky?"

Faced with this notification and announcement, Cuvatro bluntly laid the issues out on the table:

"I glanced at it earlier, and this transport plane only has the most basic anti-aircraft cannons left, right?"

General Gao Yun did not mind answering this question:

"Zeon still hasn't solved the problem of the fighter's combat radius. If we only consider the Earth itself, this transport plane will not have any problems as long as it continues to cruise on the ocean far from the land."

"I see. It certainly looks very safe. Does that mean the safety of the various teams carrying out combat missions can be guaranteed?"

"That's for sure. That's exactly why I personally oversaw the modifications to this transport plane. The logistics on the Camelot are absolutely no less than those of the ground bases."

As he spoke, Gao Ren could clearly see the brigadier general's expression gradually relaxing, as if he were very proud of the matter.

All I can say is that this is the art of conversation among 'adults'; Kuvatro's subtle and understated flattery is something he simply cannot learn.

But thanks to the captain's tact, the initially tense atmosphere became more relaxed.

Now, let's get to the main topic:

"So, General, is there some important task for you to summon us to such an important place?"

"of course."

The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere, which had been extremely relaxed, suddenly froze again.

John Gowan simply reached out and operated the computer terminal in front of him, and then the curtain hanging on the screen slowly descended.

Then, a dark blue figure appeared on the screen:

Ifrit?

Looking at the machine covered in barbs, Shirley, who was most familiar with this name, blurted it out instinctively:

"Did Zeon still retain something like this?"

"Because the video of Lieutenant Page, who once piloted the 'High Mobility Prototype' and fought against several 'Goughs' has already been circulated to Zeon."

Although this is clearly a propaganda tactic used by the Federation to undermine the Zeon leadership, as much as it's a slap in the face, the technical department can't really just sit idly by and not use such a high-performing design.

"In fact, our technical department has also evaluated it. Whether it's the parts or the technology used, Ifrit's compatibility is worse than Goof's. Although its performance is indeed superior, it is not worth mass-producing..."

"But its performance can serve as a testing platform for new technologies."

Before the brigadier general could finish speaking, Gao Ren, whose attention was completely focused on the screen, couldn't help but blurt out:

"So, this is a test video from MS?"

When he met Major General Gao Yun's gaze, he only saw the general nod in satisfaction:

"As expected of an excellent student, but please be patient, because what you are about to see may be beyond your comprehension."

That's what they say, but how much more beyond our comprehension can mobile suits possibly be?

Putting aside the broader context, this is essentially an enlarged version of 'infantry,' driven by various weapons built to infantry specifications.

Because of this, at the moment when its humanoid physical structure was decided, apart from the idea of ​​having various built-in weapons, there should have been nothing that could amaze it—that's how it should have been.

But the moment that scarlet eye rang out, Gao Ren felt a strange throbbing pain in his head, as if that eye was looking directly at him.

So what exactly is this?

'boom'

'boom'

In the footage, accompanied by distorted noises and explosions, the machine began to jump up and down in the frame, making its movements completely unreadable.

When viewed from a distance, it appears as if an incredibly agile athlete is maneuvering through the ruins of a city.

The thermal sabers swung by both hands swiftly slashed at the targets, their movements so agile that they seemed to have already left the existing mechs far behind.

"Its wrist is spinning so fast, how can it turn around so quickly?"

"Zeon's fluid pulse technology does indeed have certain advantages in flexibility and detail compared to our Federation's force field motors, that's for sure..."

"No, that's not the reason. It must be a problem with the pilot."

Gao Ren insisted on this point.

Although there is no evidence, you can tell just by looking at those actions:

"That pilot reacted very quickly, but we'll have to see how the simulation goes."

Before he could finish speaking, five Zaku appeared on the screen. Although they were all green, one of the captain's planes had red paint on its shoulders.

Another thing is...

"Why is that Zaku's head so big?"

'Bang bang bang bang bang'

But before he could ask any more questions, several Zaku opened fire at once, and the deafening silence suppressed everything.

In the silence that was like a raging storm, Gao Ren could only see the deep blue, universe-like machine dodging the bullets in a strange manner.

At the same time, it seems to still be able to launch the most precise counterattacks against these unpredictable, fast-moving enemies.

The output at the simulated combat level was certainly not enough to defeat those Zaku, but whether it was the thermal saber or the machine gun in his hand, when they actually came into contact with those Zaku, Gao Ren felt that he could clearly see the scenery of those Zaku being torn apart.

"So, when they launched a coordinated attack, they were able to destroy four Zaku in just half a minute...?"

"I think what's more important is its accurate shooting. Generally speaking, fire control systems simply can't completely lock onto a moving opponent at such high speeds."

Seeing the level of performance it delivered, Kuvatro and Sherry couldn't help but marvel.

but……

"It's not over yet..."

"Ok?"

Almost when only one Zaku with its red-painted shoulders remained on the field, Gao Ren couldn't help but speak up.

At this moment, he no longer cared about the surprised looks of those around him, and simply followed the instincts that were inexplicably surging in his mind.

then……

"It's definitely not over yet."

Brigadier General Gao Yun proved this point:

"Next, this is where the significance of this video lies."

Then, a muffled scream came from the video:

"Wait, what's wrong?"

“Marion?”

"Marion, answer me quickly!"

And then, the atmosphere changed.

"Zi La"

With a certain sound, Ifrit's heat blade suddenly increased to its maximum power. Just as a Zaku swung its heat axe to launch a sneak attack from a blind spot, Ifrit dodged and then cleaved the Zaku in two with a single strike.

then……

'boom'

The explosion of the fusion furnace swept through the area in an instant, bringing with it a violent cacophony of noise.

But within that sound, Gao Ren could clearly hear a strange voice.

It looks like a man, and it looks like a woman.

It sounded like the roar of machinery, or perhaps the noise of plants or animals.

"EXAM SYSTEM, Stand By."

Author's message

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According to the original setting, the Doctor defected on September 23, and the Pale Knight had already appeared in Odessa around October 11.

In other words, the Federation forces needed to obtain the exam prototype design from the doctor within just 20 days, then go through the White Knight, Black Knight, and Red Knight stages, and finally complete the Hades system with the final product, the Pale Knight.

Considering this incredible timeline and the various aircraft models that appear in Rebd, it has been decided to bring forward the Doctor's defection storyline.

PS2: I've been notified that it will be available tomorrow, so I'll try to write as much as possible today.

A message from the seller after the product launch?

Well, there's not much to say. A protracted one-year war is never a desirable option.

It's not a small thing anymore; in short, the results aren't great, but I'll continue writing because I personally find it very engaging.

Consider this a rehabilitation session after a year of not writing much.

It will be officially released at 10:30 tomorrow. I will try my best to update it frequently. That's all. Please give me your feedback.

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Chapter Seven: Mech Rampage (First Update)