episode_0050

The early days of the space century.

So, before humanity succeeded in developing space battleships, launching them into space, and building colonies.

After realizing that the versatile material called ether could be used as an energy resource and used as a powerful power source.

And after learning that ether alloy could be freely used in cars, airplanes, and ships.

-Wouldn’t it be possible to make a robot too?

Humanity has begun to try its hand at making robots.

Here, humanity faces a difficult problem.

A blueprint is needed to build a robot.

To build a robot, you need the real thing.

Where can I get that robot?

-Aren’t there a lot of physical models all over the world? Even if you go to a tire store, the only thing that’s overflowing with it is Bambulbi?

-If I put an ether engine in there, will it move anything?

-You do?

-…uh?

In the ether robot industry, humanity chose convenience.

-When do you draw a new blueprint and when do you draw a new design? Just ask for your cooperation!

-Ha, but there are many legal issues…

-Eh, eh! Can’t you see they’re doing it in China now?! They’re taking pictures at random!

That’s how the development of the ether industry began, borrowing or using already created designs or using ‘fake designs’ rather than creating and utilizing new designs.

Legal issues?

Of course there were a lot.

There was a case where an official from the country’s Ministry of Defense came to the animation company that produced the mecha series and demanded that they produce a setting book containing the mecha blueprints.

Among the 1/144 scale plastic model products, a 1/1 scale ether robot was produced based on a plastic model costing about 500,000 won that was sold with the internal frame manufactured.

The first mecha developed before humanity even advanced into the space century showed shallow design awareness amidst excessive competition.

It was around 2100 that the original design of the mecha began to be added in earnest.

In the process of humanity using mecha to wage a great war, there was a change of its own as efficient designs for mass production and mass destruction began to receive the spotlight rather than for their cool appearance or so-called ‘good taste’.

And now, the production of mecha has been reorganized in its own way, centered around the 12 Constellations Zodiac Federation.

As a result, there are many different designs of mecha and what is currently referred to as ‘AS’ –

“I never thought pirates would operate super robots.”

I never thought I would see a super robot in a place like this.

[Hee, hee hee…! At least, I think it will be 60m!]

[In one! Um, how powerful is the enemy?!]

[Green 04, analysis of new aptitude objects begins.]

Although they were embarrassed, the special forces and Green Camp quickly got to work.

[Time taken to analyze, approximately 13 seconds!]

Hanae’s Harkon, which specializes in information warfare and electronic warfare, has an electronic warfare-specific tracking device that analyzes the etheric energy of enemy aircraft.

[Can’t it be a little faster?!]

[…It’s the best! I’m concentrating, so shut up!]

The problem is that the equipment is in poor condition, so there is no way the opponent in front will wait for 13 seconds.

[Ahahaha—!! Are you even scared, you bastards!]

It seems like it’s not a case of losing.

[Welcome to this body, the land of ‘Eugenia Cox’! If you surrender obediently to us, the ‘Orange Titans’, your life will be spared!!]

“Captain. To me, time.”

“…I’ll leave it to you.”

After identifying the other person, I immediately asked for the captain’s understanding and then grabbed the microphone connected to the public line.

“Are you a woman?”

[W-what?!]

“A woman is a super robot. Surprisingly.”

[…under!]

Because it was an extremely sexist remark, not only the opponent but also our allies were momentarily taken aback.

[…7 seconds.]

But for one thing, I just silently analyze it.

Fortunately, Hanae seems to have sensed my intentions.

Nod.

Aria nods at me through the monitor.

I glanced at her for a moment, then grabbed the microphone again.

“Did you think it was a sexist remark? If so, I’m sorry. She seems like a fairly young woman.”

[…under! Are you flirting now?]

A public line screen appeared on the monitor with a beeping sound.

[Or are you just flattering me to save my life?!]

A fierce-looking woman with an eyepatch on her face.

Just looking at her gave me the impression of ‘I’m a thief’, but aside from her fierce appearance, I could say she was a beauty.

“Well. That’s…”

It will depend on the results of Hanae’s analysis.

-Opponent’s ether output: Estimated class B.

“…I never thought I’d see a Titan in a remote area like this. Is that real?”

[You will find out when you see it in person!]

Titan Mk.3 opens its arms at the shout of pirate leader Eugenia.

At the same time, the twisted V-shaped decoration on his chest begins to sparkle with etheric light.

[If you don’t want to die, everyone drop your weapons and surrender! Then I will give you my life!]

“Instead of saving my life, they took away all my aircraft and battleships?”

[Do you think they only take that away? ha ha ha!]

“Ah, yes. I will literally take everything except your life. Regardless of gender, they will be turned into slaves and used as prey.”

Up to this point, if you’re a space pirate, it’s usually ‘basic’ information.

What should I do?

Although I thought about it for a while, it would still be a good idea to shock the pilots with the truth.

“What about those who don’t listen, picking apples until they die at the apple farm in Artemis Colony?”

At my words, the universe stopped for a moment.

[you….]

“It looks like you hit the nail on the head.”

The enemy is caught off guard, and among our allies who were still looking at the world brightly, they are shocked and embarrassed.

“Why. Kill me for knowing too much? Can it really be killed? I guess the request is to ‘take’ from us, right?”

[this….]

“Ah. Or is it not a request but an instruction? Or cooperation? No. You belong to Artemis. Colony defense forces, but also marauders.”

[…….]

“Usually, when times like this come up, everyone answers like that. You learned too much.”

[under…!]

It looks like it’s a jackpot.

[Cheeky bastard. You said cloud, right? He wears a mask, but I make sure to take it off-]

“Are you done?”

I took off my mask for a moment.

[Uh, huh…?]

“This is a vision aid, not intended to cover the face.”

The pirate leader looked at me and froze for a moment.

“Then.”

Now that we have the signature, all that is left is to give instructions.

“One enemy boss and ten Jacos. Subjugation begins.”

[Larger.]

Aria answered in a clear voice.

[Formation C. Electric, follow me.]

At the same time, Arya’s Harkon ran forward using his booster.

[Build a large B-class mecha.]

P-Jung.

Bride 01, Harkon, riding Aria Milky Way, took out the beam saber on his waist.

‘With both hands’.

* * *

Life is practical.

Aria has experienced numerous battles so far, and has achieved many achievements in those battles.

But practice also depends on practice.

It was her first time experiencing a ‘if I don’t shoot, I’ll die’ battle.

Since I’m an adult, I have to lead.

As a senior, I have to stay calm.

Since I’m an instructor, I have to do it.

As an instructor at Starlight Academy and a former ace pilot of Virgo Colony, she had a huge sense of responsibility without even realizing it.

However, there is a colleague behind you who relieves you of that responsibility.

[Each period from Bride 01. While instructor Cloud is buying time, he plans a tactical formation.]

A man who does not board the aircraft himself, but is willing to take responsibility for all of his aircraft and pilots.

[The opponent is class B. The main weapon appears to be a laser on the chest, but the actual power is the rappel armor filled around it.]

He draws attention by making a cheap provocation against the opponent’s boss, and creates an opportunity for his allies to analyze the enemy and prepare a strategy.

[The effective formation is…as practiced, it goes to C.]

[yes?! Instructor, that only happens once…]

[sun! If you don’t do it, think you’ll die!]

[Ah yes!]

Aria shouted at Jace, whose voice was crawling.

[Narrow the distance and engage in close combat, neutralizing the rappel armor up close!]

If the opponent is too small to hit from a distance, close the distance and shoot from close.

[Trust Harkon’s shield and gloves! Still, avoid it as much as possible!]

Attacks thrown by Rappel Armor can be deflected with Harkon’s Shield.

Even if the cockpit is hit directly, the external armor is enough to withstand a few hits unless it is a powerful blow made by gathering energy.

[To defeat the enemy’s super robot, Titan, you must first eliminate the surrounding area! I take the lead!]

head.

As an instructor, if it had been a ‘real battle of opposition’, I would have given the opportunity to my juniors.

Because it is more important for my juniors and students to gain experience than myself.

But that is not the case now.

[Bride 01, Engage…!]

Step firmly on the booster pedal, lightly avoid incoming enemy attacks, and operate the beam sabers held in both hands.

Wi-euing.

Left and right, rappel armor passing by.

Suddenly.

Aria mercilessly split the rappel armor in half.

Jiiiing.

The only sensation in my hand is the shaking control stick.

However, just a little bit, a strange sensation that clearly cannot be reached takes over my whole body.

“……write.”

For the first time, I had blood on my hands.

first.

My heart sank, and I felt like my eyes were suddenly filled with darkness…

[aria.]

Aria came to her senses at the sound of a man’s voice that seemed to be whispering in her ear.

[along.]

“…Laz!”

The control stick no longer trembled.