“Looks like they brought some souvenirs back from the Confederation.” It was their peer in weight and agility, but carried more firepower. Jumping over barriers a Firebee, darkly angled like a mechanical insect, caught their attention as it arrived to provide support to the embattled soldiers. They kicked down small guard towers like sand castles sending Jiri soldiers falling to the pavement.
Rattles of sub-machine guns rang out over the street causing the youths to rush away from the gunfire.įranklin and Shan rushed forward into the breach stepping over the wreckage. It's dozer blade smashed into their barriers pushing them aside to allow a second truck entry. Their eyes drawn toward the colorful lights they didn't see the darkened truck speeding toward them until it was too late. “What's that sound?”Ī group of youths on motorbikes with colorful lights onboard passed at high speed as the traffic continued to abate. One of them perked up at the sound of a heavy engine. Finally they took up positions behind the armored containers on both flatbeds and readied their sub-machine guns.įour gangsters sat under their only protection at the gatehouse, a flimsy tarp awning held up with bamboo poles. Kabuki masked Shatei soldiers detached the flatbed from it and hitched it to the second truck. The lead Sherpa armored truck revved its diesel engine spewing black exhaust from the stacks on either side of the cab. With a smooth motion the massive hands worked an over-sized bolt as water dripped from its barrel. Each removed a mech sized rifle concealed within its armored box. “Time to get up and going, Franklin.”īoth Powerman IndustrialMechs came alive on the flatbeds. Shan's Tikonovian accent had still not left him despite living on Hachiman for most of the past year. He cinched the neural band under his soft cap. Through Franklin's IR capable goggles he could see his partners PowerMan start and received a quick diagnostic read out from its DI computer.
#BATTLETECH HEAVY METAL FELL OFF TRUCK INSTALL#
It had taken his small gang cell almost a month to modify and install it for just this mission. The power plant, typically used in the speedy Panther LAG variant, was more powerful than most IndustrialMechs were designed to handle but the frame was a hardy one. “Your bosozuko report that traffic has eased.” he orderedĪ flick of a switch activated the Omni 175 fusion engine at the heart of his Powerman. Two hours later, Roars of spacecraft previously drowned out by cars filled the urban canyons adjacent to the spaceport. More importantly it would be a set back to the Jirigawa syndicate muscling into Yoshi-town. Each was worth almost ten million Ryu to the right buyer and he already had those lined up. With a chance to steal four VOX 330 Supercharged Extralight Engine it would be. I'm content as long as I have my brothers, the Kwaidon, and a healthy bank account.” Only as good as the people following them will deal with. They'll all the same as any Oyabun or Warlord. “What's your opinion on the whole dispute?” We get forced down and probably executed.” “They won't want to move that Masamune (Achilles ) Assault DropShip above us or scramble fighters as long as the Gunji-no-Kanrei is in town. He tapped on the mech's control yoke although the padding of his data-gloves made no sound. “Are you certain the DCA can't intercept?” he asked “Our agents are in position to take control of the dropshuttles.” Like it always does.” he told himĪ cryptic message came over his comm-pad. “It will settle once shift change finishes. Are you sure we can still accomplish the mission?” Through his headset he heard Yugon, his driver.
He leaned up to drink from the hydration pack mounted overhead. Waiting for action was arduous so he practiced his defensive strikes and listened to 'classic,' at least to his Bosos, music. The ferroglaz view screen was dark and damp as Franklin Sakamoto lay supine inside his Powerman waiting for a signal as warm summer rains poured over him. Location: Yoshi-Town - Hachiman, Draconis Combine Previous Chapter - Return to Story Index - Next Chapter
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