Tester AC

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NARRATOR POV

Raven had began to make a name for himself. He cleared his next job in 135 easily for Arquebes. When he came back Iris was still gone.

Raven:Iris this is Raven come in

No answer.

Raven:Iris come in

Still nothing. He was about to go look for her in the AC when.

Iris:yeah I'm here!

She was at the door carrying a rather large bag.

Iris:it takes awhile to climb this fucking tower ya know!

She walked up the stairs case and emptied the bag which contained small parts for weapons and other machinery.

Iris:I was able to find a few bullets, a sniper barrel, wires and some other useful stuff

Raven picked up a metal box.

Raven:this says "Uranium keep away"

Iris:there's nothing in it I just like the box. I'm a scavenger I take what I can carry alright? Anyway where we're you? I was gone for about a day

Raven:got a job done it, got paid

Iris:aaand?

She was leading onto her cut. Raven sighed.

Raven:don't worry your cuts in your room

Iris:you went in there!?

It wasn't much a room, it was actually a small holding compartment for a large missile. It was small enough to sleep in and her belongings she had strung up on the walls around her. Basically one of those Japanese Hotel capsules in the wall.

Raven:I didn't peak at anything so there's no need to worry

Iris:you don't go into a girls room dick!

Her face was a little red.

Raven:I just paid you I'd expect a little gratitude

She calmed down.

Iris:just stay outta there

Raven:fine then-

The monitor next to Ravens AC went off. He walked over and answered.

Raven:Raven

Walter:I got another job 621

Iris walked over aswell.

Walter:it's an open call from the Arquebes

Arquebes:to all Independent Mercenaries this request comes from Schneider of the Arquebes Group. Dafeng one of our adversary's with the Balem Group has introduced a new Tester AC. It's a nee model from an external architect featuring assembly optimisations. If an experienced Pilot gets their hands on this AC it will prove a threat to big to ignore. This brings me to the request, intercept the AC and destroy it. The Arquebes Group looks forward to hearing of your success

The Briefing ended and the schematics of the Tester AC appeard.

Iris:daaamn. Heavy armor AC, it's impressive, Dafeng isn't holding back

Raven:I can take it

Iris:not with this. I got a suggestion

Raven:what?

Iris:a shield

Raven:shield?

Iris:yup, we got enough for one right?

That idea had crossed Ravens mind. A shield would help especially against an AC like this.

Raven:we do. Fine I'll put the order in, we have a day till that AC's ready to get shipped out...I'll take care of it

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