Gundam, Gravity Elegy

In the end, it was the youngest boy present who took over the captain's words.

Meeting General Gao Yun's questioning gaze, Gao Ren simply took a deep breath:

"The previous phenomenon of particles and high-temperature energy overflowing together was due to two factors: firstly, the internal cooling of the machine body could not keep up, and secondly, the pulse converter could not withstand the energy of the fusion furnace. Also, because the output of the fusion furnace increased, the machine body's own motion performance increased significantly."

Upon hearing Gao Ren's assessment, the brigadier general couldn't help but applaud:

"Wow, as expected of you. I've heard Ms. Lutz say that you have a very deep understanding of MS and your observation skills are also very meticulous."

"But this kind of thing is meaningless. Generally speaking, not only can the human body not keep up with the extreme movements of a mobile suit, but this kind of output will only accelerate the self-destruction of the mobile suit..."

"However, it did demonstrate extraordinary functionality before its self-destruction."

By gently dragging the mouse, Brigadier General Gao Yun simply moved the recording forward a bit, replaying the clash between the two reddish-brown machines.

They darted swiftly through the city ruins, clashing frequently, as if a mere moment's respite would determine the outcome:

"As you can see, the two machines with the same operating system unleashed a level of performance beyond their limits in a short period of time. Not only did they not damage the surrounding ruined buildings, but their combat movements were also extremely precise."

"How did they manage to do all that?"

"Operating System - According to reports from our intelligence agents infiltrated within Zeon, a doctor named Kelser Mordros invented an MS operating system that pushes the performance of mobile suits to their limits. It is said to be able to significantly enhance the performance of mobile suits, as shown in the video."

General Gao Yun replied:

"This doctor's research was not valued, and the project itself was on the verge of stagnation, so he applied for asylum through our people."

In other words...

"Is he going to defect from Zeon?"

“That’s right. For strategic reasons, we cannot stand by and watch Zeon acquire such a dangerous ‘weapon,’ so we must put it in the hands of our Federation.”

Gao Ren had no objection to this statement, but there was one issue that could not be ignored:

"Judging from the environment, their test environment seems to be on an abandoned colony satellite, which means it's still in space?"

Brigadier General Gao Yun also provided an answer to this question:

"So he will find a way to come to Earth on his own."

But how can a researcher who can be called a PhD safely land on Earth?

Riding a civilian shuttle?

No, in the end, would Zeon really let someone like this leave?

It was, after all, a weapon.

More importantly, their wide-area response team is right here.

"So, will he appear on the Zeon front lines?"

"That's right, and he chose this location as the meeting place."

Then, the incredibly familiar world map appeared on the screen, and as the area shrank to a certain part, the name of that region emerged:

"This place is...Arabia?"

"That's right. It was the area that was captured during the first landing operation. It should actually belong to Zeon's occupied territory, but thanks to your past activities, the main force of the Federation Army is now approaching this area."

At this point, Brigadier General Gao Yun zoomed in on the map:

"Now, in order to support General Rebil's future strategy, the Afrika Korps is launching a full-scale offensive against Egypt, while the European Army, under General Tachibana's strategy, is attempting to advance south. Your target is this area of ​​the religious world."

Finally, as the map zoomed in, the name that appeared before his eyes made Gao Ren subconsciously frown:

"It's actually this historic city?"

…………

"Altitude, 120, Doctor, we are about to enter the ionosphere. Please confirm that the anti-G suit is operational."

"Ah."

After giving a soft reply, the man, with a serious expression like a soldier, simply turned to look out the window.

The isolation layer slowly descended, completely sealing off the interior of the shuttle.

At the same time, he could feel a force pulling at his body, as if it were desperately trying to stick the living being to the ground directly below.

"Earth……"

"Altitude, 80, about to enter the blackout zone."

Listening to the somewhat tense sounds around him, the doctor couldn't help but close his eyes.

He could feel his incompatibility with the Zeonians; their voices carried a certain dissatisfaction and tension with the Earth, but he could also feel a sense of 'beauty' that was close to being grounded.

"40, breakthrough successful, cooling system activated, isolation barrier opened."

Finally, once the outer layer of barriers dissipated, the shuttle broke through the clouds.

Then, a vast expanse of blue came into view.

"ocean……"

Under the radiant glow, the azure sky seemed to be coated with a layer of silver light, and within it, a city stood quietly.

The Bosphorus Strait calmly divides the city in two, like a deep blue ribbon adorning its history and reflecting a weight that cannot be witnessed from colonial satellites.

"Communications restored. Navigation signal locked, contacting the signal tower."

Immediately afterwards, a beaming smile appeared on the communication screen directly in front of them, belonging to the alien and the Zeon officer:

"Haha, Doctor, welcome to Istanbul."

Author's message

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There should be more around noon or in the afternoon, depending on how fast I write.

PS2: Just in case anyone is unaware, the concept of Arabia in the Universal Century extends from the peninsula to Türkiye and Morocco. In the original Unicorn series, Banagher and Ronnie's biological father met near Morocco.

Chapter Nine: New Team Members? (Third Update)

night.

Above the dark sky, a cold glow reflected on the sea of ​​clouds.

Above that hazy expanse, a pure white iron bird soars freely, advancing under the gaze of the deep blue sky and the cold starry sky, as if carrying its completely dissimilar offspring to the end.

"Now, while we're resupplying, let's quickly go over the details of the mission."

Inside the conference room of the Migratory Bird, as Cuvatro's pointer struck that spot, the name of the city appeared:

"Istanbul—an ancient city with a long history, even for the old century."

International wars and religious conflicts—if we were to recount that period of history, it would probably take more than a textbook to tell the whole story.

However, whether it's fortunate or unfortunate, it seems that most people in the Universal Century no longer care about so-called history.

"For us, there is only one thing we need to remember—this is the gateway to the Turkish region occupied by Zeon, and it is also a Muslim city."

These words may be enough to enrage some people in the old century, but since the start of space migration, this region has been virtually free of controversy.

"When the space program was being developed and colonies were being established, the Arab world's elites participated in the establishment of the colonial communes and had a certain say in them. However, due to their religious beliefs, they preferred the land beneath their feet. When the profit-driven Jewish conglomerates and other core industrial sectors entered space, they naturally took over the land completely."

Then, the map gradually zoomed in, and relatively clear photos of the city appeared.

The beautiful city, draped in a blue ribbon, exudes an ancient atmosphere, surrounded by towering structures.

Is this a minaret used for religious purposes?

"Yes, but at the same time it also has multiple functions such as solar power generation and waste treatment by reusing heat energy. It can be said that it is precisely because of this technology that they have been able to occupy a place in this era when oil is not regarded as the main energy source, and even create a behemoth belonging to the Arab world."

Then, a name that belonged to both the company and the family emerged:

“Javi…”

"Yes, they were once the last descendants of the Dubai royal family, but thanks to technologies such as solar power generation and fusion reactors, they have become the new hegemon of the Arab world!"

Kuvatro was trying to raise his voice, but unfortunately, no one in the audience responded.

The silence made the atmosphere somewhat awkward.

"You're a big player, at least show some respect?"

"The giants you speak of are now in Zeon's occupied territory."

"After Zeon's invasion, the Middle East and the Arab region fell within three days."

Sherry and Gao Ren spoke in succession, their two attacks based on facts leaving Mr. Kuvatro unsure of how to respond.

"In reality, Zeon couldn't destroy Javier's facilities either; conglomerates and large corporations generally have immunity during wartime..."

I always feel like the more I explain, the worse it gets; some of the things Cuvatro said even felt nauseous.

The reason for mentioning that power generation giant now is simply for one reason:

"Currently, the African Front is still engaged in fierce fighting in Egypt, while the main force of the European Army is tied up in Italy. If we want to enter the Zeon-occupied territory so openly, we will ultimately have to rely on their help."

"But that's not enough, is it?"

"Yes, that's not enough, so other squads will be traveling with us..."

Suddenly, a gentle but faint voice came from the doorway, adding an unusual amount of noise to the already not-so-spacious Passenger Bird.

In the conference room by the door, a woman in military uniform, yet unfamiliar to everyone, raised a series of questions.

However, perhaps because the three pairs of gazes were too intimidating, the girl couldn't help but straighten up to stand at attention:

"I...I...I...my name is Ellen Roshfield, I'm a corporal, and I'm serving as the combat communications officer in the squad from today onwards, as ordered by General Gao Yun. Um...nice to meet you!"

Upon hearing the woman introduce herself, Gao Ren couldn't help but turn his gaze to his team captain.

After hesitating for a moment, he asked in a low voice:

"Isn't the diver coming back?"

The captain's response was even more formulaic:

"I do not know."

"..."

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"It's so hot."

In the sparse starlight under the moon, a fully armed Zeon soldier in formal military uniform couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead with a napkin from his pocket.

He couldn't help but glance at the temperature sensor on the wall, and the glaring numbers almost blinded him.

"No, 45 degrees? And this is at night! So what kind of place is Earth anyway? It's nowhere near as good as a satellite!"

Just as he was complaining, he heard a mocking voice:

"Ha, judging by how formally you're dressed, is this your first time on Earth?"

Yes, so what's wrong?

"Nothing much, I was just suggesting you get used to the weird weather here as soon as possible."

The soldier, who looked noticeably older, then unbuttoned his shirt.

"It's because the federal government abandoned this mine decades ago, citing...environmental protection."

Upon hearing this, the young recruit's face fell:

"When will we get air conditioning or something here?"

However, this question also made the veterans laugh out loud:

"Forget about air conditioning. Since last month, General Ma Kebai has halted all base construction work, saying he wants to shrink the defenses and can only maintain a minimum level of mining."

"Huh? What do we do then?"

"Us? Do you really think the Principality treats us like human beings? We're either hoping for a vacation or for the Earthlings to attack, but right now those Earthlings are still in Romania..."

That's how it should be, right?