She looks down the room at you and the twins, seated across from each other. “Ok, Frank and Merlin, you guys have weapons. There's been an.... issue there, and our rep was just telling us about it. Maybe you'd like to explain, Mr.Perry?”

The tech nods, and stands up, looking at his feet. “We- uh. Well, we weren't expecting to have to ship you off to combat so soon, so the offensive computers aren't online. Or, well, they are, but they're not programmed.”

“What?” Alyssa asks, flatly. “So our jets are completely unarmed?”

“Well, no, they still have their internal weapons- the cannons. But that's all right now. We think we can get them set up to take three or so systems, but that would require a lot of flight testing and we also need to get the defensive systems set up as well, especially with the witch suites.” He says.

“So our jets can't work with missiles or bombs, is what you're saying.” Clarissa asks.

Mr. Perry nods. “I- uh. Yes. That's correct. The new offensive systems are tightly integrated with the network computers, and require entirely new programming. We've got some of it, but we still need captive and live fire tests before we can get it all dialed in, otherwise there could be... issues.”

“What kind of issues?” You ask, sharing a glance with Merlin.

2/3

He shrugs. “We're... we're unsure. Worst case would be a weapon being told to activate and launch without the command actually being sent. I'm- uh. Well, this model carries everything internally, and we think that would be a problem. Our weapons integration team is insistent though, that without the work, no weapons would work correctly, even iron bombs. Well, that and... um.”

“And it's kind of a damn waste of a really expensive air superiority fighter to haul iron bombs around.” Slider says.

He nods. “We thought it best, though, if you decided what weapons you wanted to work up. We can get started as soon as you tell us what you want set up- china lake has also cleared us for their prototype systems.”

Alyssa and Clarissa look at each other, then at you. “We should discuss this.” Alyssa says, while Clarissa nods.

Ice glances at her. “You four talk it out, but they need a decision within the hour. We have fourteen days before we're back aboard the Saratoga, and once we're there, we're on war footing again. Clock's ticking. Dismissed.”

The rest of the witches- and the techs, both of whom seem to be glad to leave- exit the room. The twins, meanwhile, don't move, both switching their intense gazes over to you and Merlin.

“Well, what do you two think?” Clarissa says, after a pause. “Aly and me haven't really talked about it much, but there's this folder they sent us.”

[] “Give me and Merlin a chance to read it, then we'll come find you.”
[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

>>26605625
>[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

We don't have the time to sort though it.

>>26605625
>[x] “Give me and Merlin a chance to read it, then we'll come find you.”
Better to sort through it and understand what we've got.

>>26605625
>[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”
Ha ha time for serious shark twins

>>26605625
> [] "You've already read through it. Suggestions?"
Plus let's get an overview of our options from them, just all told.

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>>26605625
>[x] “Give me and Merlin a chance to read it, then we'll come find you.”

Well, this sounds fan-fuckin-tastic and fun and fun things are fun. Best night of the week!

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>>26605625
[X] “Give me and Merlin a chance to read it, then we'll come find you.”
Let's all read it together to get an idea on what would suit both planes the best.

>>26605625
>[x] “Give me and Merlin a chance to read it, then we'll come find you.”

This might be a bit early but this is pretty much my theme song for almost the entire part of the Iceland "chapter"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpFnrDPxMrc&hd=1
(Well aside from of the more snowier AC tracks I guess.)

>>26605625
>[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

We value our twins' opinions.

[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

The twins may be massive trolls but they know their stuff.

>>26605701
We only have an hour to decide, better to get their opinions on it than try to scramble and read through it, get back to the Sherktwanz to talk it out, and reach a decision within the hour.

>>26605625
>[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

>>26605625
>[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

What part of "have only an hour to decide" do you guys not get?

[] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

>>26605625
>[x] “Give me and Merlin a chance to read it, then we'll come find you.”

>>26605625
>[x] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

>>26605625
>[]other, "so what do they basically offer?"

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[x] “You've already read through it. Suggestions?”

You open the folder and flip through it real fast before passing it over to Merlin, who opens it up and starts reading.

“You've already read through it.” You state, looking over at the twins. “What do you two think?”

They look at each other briefly then back at you. “Well, we-” Alyssa starts, but her twin interrupts her.

“Aly's being stupid and insisting on working up a bunch of crap we don't need and-” She says, before Alyssa cuts her off.

“Don't need!? Tell me you want to fight a striker without that new agile! And we'll need the railgun if we run into anything like that carrier Frank killed up in the Bering! And-”

“And both of those things don't work with the fleet's other fighters! We need to do the conventional workups then we'll have time for one of the new weapons!” Clarissa says. “Because what happens when all the shiny stuff you want runs out of ammo!?”

“Oh, because that's been such a problem before, right?” Alyssa answers, sarcastically. “Besides, the railgun won't run out of ammo anyway, and they can always just recharge it from the ship's power plant-”

“And it needs magic to work, and Merlin's the only witch in the other jet, doofus.” Clarissa responds. “The only thing you picked we agree on is the Tesla cannon, and that's only because that maser sounds dangerous.”

“So, I'm going to take a guess that you two don't agree on this.” You note, somewhat drily.

“We would if Claire wasn't such a- “ Alyssa starts

“A what, Lissa?” Her sister interjects. “No, please, I really wanna know.”

You sigh.

[] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”
[] “Here, Merlin. Lemme see some of that while those two bicker.”

>[x] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

[] “Here, Merlin. Lemme see some of that while those two bicker.”

>>26606632
>[] "Ladies, please. Merlin, see anything stick out to you?"

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>>26606632
[X] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

>>26606632
>[] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

I have to admit, those are some pretty shiny weapons they're offering.

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>>26606632
>[x] “Here, Merlin. Lemme see some of that while those two bicker.”

>railgun
>Tesla cannon

I like were this is going, power and weight will be issues as always though.

>>26606632
>[] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

>>26606632
>[] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

>what happens when all the shiny stuff you want runs out of ammo!?
>Oh, because that's been such a problem before, right?
Two missiles, three targets

[] “Here, Merlin. Lemme see some of that while those two bicker.”

>>26606632
"Ladies, you're both pretty, now settle down. I need a logical discussion from you, preferably without shouting."

>>26606632
>[] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

>>26606723
You forgot that maser.

>>26606632
>[X] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

>>26606632
>[] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

So we're getting a Wyvern with Nosferatu grade weapons?

MY DICK

Hell yeah, strikers '89!

[x] Ladies, FOCUS.

For extra content, check out this somewhat depressing (in my opinion) essay I found online regarding the, uh, EFFECTIVENESS of actual BVR missiles in the real world. Showed me how little I knew about missiles in general, honestly

>>26606932
http://pogoarchives.org/labyrinth/11/09.pdf

Huh, didn't link

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>>26606798
If the Twins aren't considering it because it's too dangerous, I can't say it's a good idea. Personal have always had a thing for Railguns, it's the shit dreams are made of.

remember those black eagles in twq? that is the power of a railgun now if we use that on super witch...

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>>26606967
something tells me she will block it. But hey if it breaks the shield she is a dead bitch

>>26606967
IF we hit that is.

>>26606967
I thought they were coilguns?

>>26606967

But Konstantina is so much fun!

If we use it on that freaking Vampire on the other hand...

>>26606632
>[X] “Here, Merlin. Lemme see some of that while those two bicker.”
Not much is good in my world right now, so at least I have Strikers 89. Thanks Ghost.

>>26607074
better choice! I don't want have ALL the missiles fired at us

>>26606632

[X] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

This is no time for sibling rivalry: get Little Sister's input on this too.

>>26606967
>>26607071
Yeah, the black eagles used coilguns. The Achilles and Myrmidon use railguns, though.

>>26606632
>[x] “Ladies, please. You both two very lovely ladies but let's focus here for a moment, Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

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[x] “Ladies, please. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

“Ladies, please,” You say, trying to calm them down. “You're both very pretty, but focus. Merlin, anything stick out to you?”

Merlin looks up at you and shakes her head. “I- I'm not sure, Frank. I think it might be a good idea to get the testing done for the existing weapons, that way we could use sidewinders and AMRAAMs, at least, and I think the phoenix, too. The rest I don't know about...”

“Well, what are we looking at?” You ask.

Merlin shrugs. “There's existing weapons, but we'd have to do separate sets for air to air and air to ground. That would let us use anything in inventory right now. There's an agile three- apparently what testing they've done says it can engage a witch successfully. The airforce's ASAT is in here, but I'm not sure how useful that would be.”

She looks back down at the paper. “There's the naval airborne railgun, I guess it's descended from the army's program. It's designed to require less magic from a witch, but it's not as powerful, either. There's a maser in here from the Roswell labs, I guess they worked out power settings. There's a Tesla cannon, some kind of particle weapon, I think. And then there's some mini missile system that's supposed to be able to engage multiple targets at once in a complete sphere around an aircraft, but it's bulky and it doesn't look like it carries much ammunition.”

She looks back up at you. “If we had more time, I could tell you more. I-I'm sorry, Frank.”

[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Select three systems- existing air, existing ground, Agile III, Railgun, Maser, Tesla cannon, ASAT, ADMM)

[] “Well, tell me about some of those systems.” (Pick what you want to know more about)

>>26607489
[x] tell me about

>Agile III, Maser, Tesla, ASAT

>>26607489
Existing air, existing ground, Tesla Cannon.

>>26607489
Is the Tesla cannon the particle weapon, or are they separate?

>>26607489

>[x] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”

Agile III, Railgun, Existing Ground.

>>26607489
>the Roswell labs
Of course. Where else should be really be from?

[x] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”
Voting existing air and ground and the Agile III's. We are really short on time here so it's better to go with the stuff that really works instead of something that might screw us over majorly.

>>26607489
People, as much as I want MACROSS MISSILE MASSACRE, it's an unproven combat system that could potentially result in Blue on Blue, and we do NOT WANT THIS ON OUR HEADS.

That said [x] The agile three's a given. Tell us about the mini missiles, for curiosity's sake. The Tesla cannon too.

>>26607489
>[] "Don't worry about it, Sam. That's enough to go on."
Existing air, Agile III, Railgun.
We're air superiority, we need the variety that existing air gives us. If we're gonna keep tangling with Konstantina, or go up against other witches, the Agile III gives us an edge there. Railgun is our heavy hitter and our ground attack solution. Plus, we're networked in now. Having a lot of air-to-air gives our girls the missiles they'll need to lob in order to take advantage of that system.

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Select three systems- existing air, existing ground, Agile III, Railgun, Maser, Tesla cannon, ASAT, ADMM)
Agile III, Tesla Cannon, existing ground

>>26607489
>“Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.
Existing air, Agile III, Tesla Cannon

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Select three systems- existing air, existing ground, Agile III, Railgun, Maser, Tesla cannon, ASAT, ADMM)

existing air, existing ground, railgun.

because railguns are awesome

>>26607489
>[] “Well, tell me about some of those systems.” (Agile III, Railgun, Tesla cannon,)

I have a feeling the ASAT may become useful but beyond the off chance the Martians show up in orbit it will be useless.

>>26607489
[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”

>existing air, Railgun, Agile III

Would be my picks. Though I do want to ask about the Tesla cannon... And would be willing to switch out the railgun for it.

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Select three systems- existing air, existing ground, Agile III, Railgun, Maser, Tesla cannon, ASAT, ADMM)

Existing air, Agile III, Railgun. Think we're fine with what we have, but muh railgun.

>>26607489
>[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”
Traditional Ground, Tesla Cannon, Agile III

>>26607489
[x] Definately want the Agile III's but what this about a working maser and Tesla Cannon?

[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”
existing air, Tesla cannon, Agile III

>>26607489
Why is everyone choosing existing air? Agiles are air-to-air

>>26607489
>“Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Select three systems
Rockets, fuel, bombs

Considering the Railgun needs magic and the Energy weapons probably don't, stuff like the Tesla Cannon and the Maser are the better choice if we want to go balls to the wall crazy with our new plane and have Merlin work shields.

[x] existing air, Tesla cannon, Agile III

>>26607735
Yeah, but they're also experimental and probably expensive

>>26607735
Redundancy if shit hits the fan.

>>26607489
>[x] “Well, tell me about teh Masers Tesla Cannon and the Agiles.

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

Gonna have to go with these honestly, air-to-air is our big shtick, and we should stick to that. The Tesla Cannon should be enough for anything we need to strafe on the ground. Besides, I have doubts that Merlin would be good enough to fuel the railgun.

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Existing Air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

>>26607735

Because of this thing called logistics.

>>26607738
Oh, you.

>>26607489
>[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (Select three systems- existing air, Agile III, Railgun)

This seems like the best mix to me

>>26607489

[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, existing ground, Tesla cannon)

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”

Existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon are my picks.

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

Dunno why so many people are going with air-to-ground munitions on an air-superiority fighter. Especially considering our limited internal payload.

>>26607489
>[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

>>26607873
its a fucking railgun ANYTHING you hit with it is fucked!

>>26607873
It sort of a "Just in case we NEED some Rockeyes"

>>26607902
And so are we if Merlin can handle firing multiple shots, leaving us minus a RIO, shields, Fronk's life, and the lives of the rest of the squadron when they collectively go berserk.

>>26607937
*can't

>>26607873

Well, we did have to bomb a runway in a previous mission.

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>>26607489
[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”
Let's go with existing air, Agile III,and the tesla cannon.
Also witch nose art when?

>>26607489
[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

TESLA CANNONE

>>26607902
It's also of dubious utility considering that we only have one witch to power it, Merlin is good, but her value isn't in being a magic battery. I also don't know how useful it is in a air-to-air role, which should be our primary concern, considering possibly limited ammunition.

>>26607959

Which could be done with gravity bombs if it really is that vital that the guy in the most advanced fighter around do it instead of some other guy.

>>26607971
Far too many to pick from. Would've been really unfair towards the others.
Now historical witches on the other hand maybe...

>>26607971

Who would Frank and Merlin want painted on the Wyvern though?

>>26607489
>[X] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

Whelp, I'm convinced.

>>26608044
Rufus, the original warhound

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>>26608044

Let's not go into that clusterfuck.

>>26608030

Katharine O'Hare riding an AMRAAM like a broomstick??

Is it possible for the Wyverns to have somewhat varied loadouts? I kinda want the sharks to have the railgun specifically because they can handle it.

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>>26608044
I have an idea and it's completely original, I did not steal it! Another Wyvern!

>>26608077

How about Momma Bishop riding the AMRAAM instead?

>>26608088
While that would be nice, I don't think programming target computers works like that

>>26607987
>implying people in this thread care about practicality.

>>26608114
Now that'd just be awkward.

>>26608109
Naaaaah, let's not go down that route.

>>26608148
Fine, a Tomcat rising from the ashes like a Phoenix.

>>26608158
Now were talking. That sounds a lot more fitting.

>>26607489
>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon)

Where is our cousin?

>>26607489

>[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.” (existing air, Agile III, Tesla cannon

Balance!

>>26608278
Passed out after a wild night with the twins obviously

>>26608321
They forgot about him tied to the bed.

>>26608278
....oh god they ate him!?

also payday 2 is fun as hell

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[] “Don't worry about it Sam. That's enough to go on.”

“That's enough for me, Sam. I think we want existing air, the Agile three, and the Tesla cannon.” You say, and Merlin nods, while Clarissa looks over.

“Means we won't be able to move much mud.” She says, thinking. “Freefall stuff, just iron bombs, I think.”

You shrug. “It's a bit of a waste to task two of the most advanced air superiority fighters ever to moving mud, though, isn't it?”

She nods, agreeing. “Well, it sounds good to me. Now if Aly-”

“It works for me, too.” Alyssa says, hurriedly. “I was more worried about the agile than the railgun anyway. The Tesla cannon sounded like it would cover us for hitting ground targets, plus we still have the cannons in the nose.”

“S-so what do they have you two doing, anyway?” Merlin asks, looking first at you, then the twins.

“Avionics, defensive systems testing, work with the witch suite, networks.... “ Clarissa sounds bored. “It's all mostly done already, though. We'll be spending most of the time figuring out the network systems and getting the last few bugs worked out.”

“Boring stuff.” Alyssa says, with a yawn. “We'll go tell Ice, if you're done with us.”

“That sounds lewd.” Her sister says, looking over. “She didn't mean it like that.”

“Maybe I did?” Alyssa says, laughing. “But I don't think he could handle us anyway.”

“Ew.” Merlin says, interrupting them before they really get going.

[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”
[] “Nah, wanted to chat a bit.” (about what- Write in)

>>26608722
>[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

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>>26608722
[X] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

>>26608722

>[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

>>26608722
>[x] “I don't even know what you two are talking about. Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

>Ew
haha, love Merlin.

>>26608722
>[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”
As much as I'd like to chat with the twins, this just isn't the time for it

>>26608722
[X] "Hold up, before you two run off."

But I don't know what to talk aboooooout~ I just want character development for the twins.

[X] “Nah, wanted to chat a bit.” (about what- Write in)
"Where did you two hide his body?"

>>26608811
Ahaha this

>>26608722
>[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

>>26608722
>[X] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

>>26608722
>[x] “Nah, wanted to chat a bit.” (about what- Write in)

"In all seriousness, girls. How do you feel about recent happenings? I mean, the Reds invading Iceland... That's pretty close to home."

>>26608872
Seconded.

>>26608872

I wanna know why or how they skipped Europe!

>>26608722

[X] “Nah, wanted to chat a bit.”

"Where did you two hide my poor cousin's body?"

>>26608897
They are clearly Magical teleporting Modern Warfare Soviets.
IN OTHER NEWS

[X] “Nah, wanted to chat a bit. Now what did you two do with my Cousin?"

>>26608897
Roll-on/Roll-off ship.

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>>26608897
If they've made any headway into finland/norway they'd have a relatively easy time of it, ignoring any western naval assets

>>26608938
I'm just thinking of logistics.

>>26608722
>[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell Ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

>>26608722
[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”
the twins are going lewd on us. time to go.

>>26608938
And with the Atlantic Fleet busy elsewhere and quite possibly somewhat tattered... Shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFpUJn2vyaU&hd=1
The war is coming home...

God I was waiting for an excuse to post that track. The WiC music pretty much is my alternative soundtrack to this.

>>26608997
WiC was such a great game

>>26608997
Most are covering the convoys in all likely hood, but surely we're lost some if we are moving assets in the Pacific to the Atlantic or it's just that bad...

>>26609048
Damn right. And it will never get a sequel. :(

And as someone who grew up in the town right next to where Massive was originally founded this hurts so much.

>>26609092
At least Soviet Assault was a good expansion pack

>>26609109
Yes that is true.

>>26609109
>Hunting down armed American resistance
I'd never felt so conflicted

>>26609167
thank god i never played that. i would have felt like i would have had blood on my hands.

>>26608722
>[] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

Whatever happened to the writefag starter pack you were working on?

>>26608722
[X] “Nah, wanted to chat a bit.”
"Where'd you two stash Joe?"

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[x] “Yeah, we're done. You go tell ice, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

“Yeah, we're done here.” You say, nodding. “You two go tell Ice what's up, We'll go tell the crews in the hangar.”

“Sounds good.” Alyssa nods. “And Frank, I was just joking. We wouldn't want to deal with Slider or Ice.”

“Or Katya. Those three need to work out some sort of time share or something.” Clarissa says, leaving the table.

“Ew.” Merlin says again, making a face. You laugh.

“Come on, Sam. Let's go see the techs and let them know what's going on.” You say, standing up and grabbing your coat.

She nods and grabs the folder before the two of you walk out the door, headed down to your hangar.

The guards at the door let you in after close scrutiny of your ID cards- their manner a lot more professional than you're used to. Merlin looks over her shoulder at the door, then at you. You just shrug. “No idea.” You say, for emphasis. “Never seen them before.”

The company rep- Mr. Perry- is on the hangar floor with a Marine officer and one of the engineers, looking over the Wyverns. Both are mostly opened- access panels tailing wires across the deck to attached computers, while one tech occupies the front seat- your seat- in your aircraft, exchanging yells with a counterpart on the ground, working through who knows what.

They all turn as you join their little group, coughing politely. To announce your presence, then firing a salute to the officer- a general- one of a few still crawling around the base, generally making life more difficult than it needs to be.

1/2

“L- Lieutenant commander bishop.” Mr. Perry says, sounding a bit surprised. “Did- did you decide what we should get to work on?”

You nod, and Merlin hands him the folder, your weapons on the top. “Yeah, we talked it out. We want to start working up with the stuff we've already got in inventory for air to air, the agile threes, and the Tesla cannon.”

He nods, handing the folder to the engineer next to him. “We'll have you ready for your first test flight this evening.” He says, looking over at the fighters. “Everything looks to be in excellent shape, and we're hoping we won't- uh- won't run into any glitches.”

“Yeah, me too.” You say, remembering the last few flights you've had.

“Excuse me, son, I don't think we've been introduced.” The marine general says, stepping in to shake your hand. “General Porter, fourth marines.”

You nod, returning his handshake. “Lieutenant Commander Bishop, VF three.” You motion to Merlin, who nods. “And that's Lieutenant Senior Grade Samantha Wells, my RIO.”

He smiles. “I wondered when I'd meet the squid that wore the first of the ninth's crest. How'd you get that?” He asks, his voice carrying a definite undertone of.... hostility? No, not hostility, but challenge, for sure.

[] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
[] “After Tanana, sir. I was told the crest fit when I came back from that.”

>>26609749
time share frank? i can live with that.

>>26609779
>[x] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
[x] “After Tanana, sir. I was told the crest fit when I came back from that.”

>>26609779

>[] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”

>>26609779
>[x] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them. After Tanana, I was told the Crest fit when I came back from that. ”

>>26609779
>[x] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
>[x] “After Tanana, sir. I just thought it fit

>>26609779
[] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
[] “After Tanana, sir. I was told the crest fit when I came back from that.”

Both.

>>26609779
[] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
[] “After Tanana, sir. I was told the crest fit when I came back from that.”
Why not both?

>>26609779
>[] "Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them. And after Tanana, I was told the crest fit."
Meh, slap it all together.

>>26609779
[x] both

>>26609779
>>26609901
>>26609854

Both!

>>26609779
>[] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
followed up with
[] “After Tanana, sir. I was told the crest fit when I >came back from that.”

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>>26609779
[X] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
Also foursome with Ice, Slider and Katya for true end.

>>26610039

This guy knows what hes talking about.

>>26610068
Frank would not survive.
Even if we can get Slider and Ice to occupy eachother remember that Katya flew from Afghanistan all the way to the middle of the Pacific Ocean non-stop

>>26610093
NO she served in Afghanistan. She was in Russia when she defected.

>>26610039
Ghost already said no Harem end and I don't think it's likely Fronk can negotiate something like that.
>>26610093
>Frank would not survive.
Fronk has almost died twice, Death himself has said fuck it and allowed him to become his Avatar. Fronk would be bedridden for months.

>>26610152
What if there was alcohol involved? Tequila is the precursor to horrible decisions after all...

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>>26609779

[X] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them. It was painted on my bird when it arrived after Tanana. I was told the crest fit when I came back from that, sir.”

>>26610262
But then what if we don't remember it? Then whats the point?

>>26610262
Then Frank would not survive for entirely different reasons

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>>26609779
>[X] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”
>[X] “After Tanana, sir. I was told the crest fit when I came back from that.”

>>26609779
>[] “Family history, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.”

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>>26610093
>>26610152
It can work. Each girl gets two days a week with a free day for relaxing or spending time with little sister Merlin. I do wonder what Maverick would think about the whole arrangement though.

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>>26610535
i bet she would like to jump in on that! or at least watch....

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[] Both.

“Well, sir. My dad was awarded the CMH while serving with them.” You say, nodding at your aircraft.

“That's all well and good, son, but it hardly means you can wear their colors.” The general says, taking in a breath for his next sentence.

“And, after Tanana, I was told it fit.” You finish with a slight grin.

The general pauses, then nods. “Huh. So it might, son. So it might.”

“If there's a problem with the painting sir, I-” He cuts you off.

“No, no real problem. There's a few marines that are unhappy you're flying with them, but nothing major yet. If there was, we'd have lodged a formal complaint.” He says, kind of hurriedly. “And I think it'll do my boys good to see it flying over them in Iceland anyway.”

He gestures to your aircraft. “You might not know it, son, but these two birds are starting to get to be a bit of a legend in their own right, along with their pilots. Hell of a morale boost, unless something happens to you.”

You nod, understanding but not quite sure how to respond. The general chuckles. “Well, son, I suspect we'll be seeing more of each other once we're aweigh. I'll let you get back to work. Mr. Perry, Lieutenant Wells.” He says, nodding at them in turn before leaving the hangar.

“Well, Lieutenant Commander Bishop,” Mr. Perry says, after the doors close and the general is gone. “We've got a- uh. A busy two weeks ahead of us.”

“Sounds like it.” You say, nodding.

“If you want we can- uh- we can set up a couple of cots in one of the offices.” He says. “It might make a difference, but I can't promise it would be comfortable.”

[] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”
[] “Nah, we'll pass. No sense in starting in with that two weeks early.”

>>26610658
>[] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

Possibility of better plane tuning > comfort.

>>26610658
[x] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

>>26610658
[x] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

>>26610658
[] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

>>26610658
>[x] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

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>>26610658
[X] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

>>26610765
...Frank's mom?

>once choice, some pick one option, some pick the other, most pick both
>next choice, completely unanimous
I love this board.

>>26610765
>>26610788
Frank's Mom has got it going on~

This is it, our chance to solidify Fronk x Jet

Fuck that, get the best sleep you can. The quality of work will suffer if you're not well rested.

>>26610658
>[] "Nah, we'll pass. No sense in starting in with that two weeks early."
Walking from our bunk to the hangar won't take THAT long, we're really only denying ourselves a good night's sleep in a proper bed. I mean, go ahead and set up the cots in case we're working late and need to crash, but still.

>>26610658
[] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

>>26610658
[] “Nah, we'll pass. No sense in starting in with that two weeks early.”

I doubt 5 minutes travel (if that) would make much of a difference. Might as well sleep in a real bed while he can.

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>>26610788
>>26610896
the chibi in the back?

>>26611017
Chibi is NVA Air in Mig-21 strikers

Franks mom is obv. the one in the funky battle panties

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>>26611069
Those damn North Vietcongses.

>>26611069
Phantom Strikers it looks like.

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>[x] both
Temped to get Decuture to do a mockup of this, but with Ice and Katya.
Game is Artificial Academy for those of you who are curious.
sup /hgg/

>>26611379
>No slider option

Heathen

>>26611399
>you/you/you
> both/both
> - both
I guess
maybe

>>26611379
>Not Ice and Slider.

You funny guy.

>>26611379

Just take the plunge and do it.

>>26611379
better yet. have Ice, Slider, and Katya sitting on a couch with frank laying down across their laps. their faces looking down on frank with love/lust all over themselves. frank does not see it as he is watching TV off screen.

>>26611659
How can I throw money at this idea?

>>26611704
Throwing it at the screen doesn't work for you either?! Shit man, we gotta come up with something!

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>>26611659
frank went across witches before, THIS MUST HAPPEN!

>>26611659
...God help me, I want to see that.

>>26611704
Throw it at deculture

>>26611659
And for fun the twins' fins can be seen behind the couch

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[] “Whatever helps. It'd be like trying to catch some sleep in a ready room.”

“Whatever helps,” You say, nodding. “It'd be like catching sleep in a ready room.”

Mr. Perry nods. “We'll set up a little area for you and - uh. For you and Lieutenant Wells. It might mean the difference between being able to get you out with three weapons or two if something comes up.” He says.

You look back at the aircraft, the crews just starting to unhook lines and close panels, getting ready to preflight the bird for tonight.

You and Merlin talk a bit more with Mr. Perry- small talk, nothing important. He's got a cousin in Europe, it turns out, but apparently he's a rear- area guy, in France or maybe the UK. You head back to the house after a few minutes to find it a frenzy of packing- Rufus wanders by with Goose, laden with a pair of rucksacks like a mule. He looks over at you as you walk in, then trots along behind her, his tail wagging happily.

You almost run into Ice headed up the stairs- she's in her flight kit, you note, with her little wrist MFD already strapped on. “Frank.” She nods, sliding past you. “You all squared away?”

You nod. “We're having them set up a couple cots in the hangar for us.” You respond. “Might be the difference between leaving with a fault in a weapon system and not.”

Ice nods. “Good. Listen, can't chat, Raich has herself and me on the first range cycle. We've got free reign on the San Clemente island range complex. Speaking of, they've started piecing that tomcat back together. Looks like it was an age or wear-related failure in one of the engines. Anyway, I'll stop by the hangar when we get back.”

“We'll be in the air ourselves.” You say, motioning to Merlin.

1/2

“Really? They're quick.” Ice responds. “Good luck, be safe.” She trots down the stairs a second before Slider slams into you at nearly a dead sprint.

“Ah- damnit Frank!” She yells. “Don't stand that damn close to a ladderwell. Fucker.”

“Jeeze, sorry.” You respond, holding up your hands.

“Feh. You flying tonight?”

“Yeah,” You nod. “Already getting started.”

“Good. Tabby and I may see you on the way back from the range. Take care, alright?”

You nod, and she's down the stairs, taking them almost three at a time in her rush to catch Ice.

You don't actually get to enjoy what little time you've got before your scheduled flight, spending most of the time packing your gear into a single sea bag and stowing the rest in some cardboard boxes- to be stored at a warehouse until you get back. Goose wanders by, asking if you need any help moving anything- you don't, but thank her for the offer. She nods and smiles.

“Oh,” She says, somewhat mischievously. “Don't worry about Rufus. The colonel said he'd take him while we were at sea.”

You're not entirely sure you trust the girl.

and that's it for the night!

For the anon that asked earlier, I'm still working on it, slowly. Been playing too damn much Skyrim, lately, forgot how fun this game could be, especially with mods. I'll make an effort to get it done by next week though.

anyway guys, as always, thanks for participating, and we'll be back next week!

as an aside: kind of surprised the ADMM didn't even get one vote! haha.

Cheers fellas.

>>26611873
Thanks ghost, seeya next week

>>26611873

>kind of surprised the ADMM didn't even get one vote! haha.

Oh great. We're gonna face a fleet of arkbird launched drones.

>>26611873

Was that the Macross Missile Massacre thing?

Say, what was ASAT anyway?

>>26611920

Arkbird is on our side.

>>26611873
where is joe
where is mav
more noferatu when

>>26611934
It's an anti satellite missile. So Ghost is now going to throw an important satellite at us that we can't get rid of ourselves.

>>26611934
Anti-satellite missile.

>>26611934
>>26611956
>>26611957
Come to think of it, why the hell did they offer it to us anyway?

>>26611948

>Implying it'll stay on our side

>>26611934

ASAT was an air force anti satellite weapon- basically, a missile strapped to a jet that went into a climb, acting like the first stage of a spacebound rocket. at a certain altitude, the missile launched without pilot input and attacked a specific satellite target. IRL the program was killed for... budgetary concerns, I think.

and yes, ADMM is a macross missle massacre weapon.

>>26611986

Magic teleporting Russians ahoy?

>>26611995
Also because hitting satellites with missiles creates a killer debris field

>>26611873
Thanks for the session Ghost. Though they're feeling a little short these days.

Didn't make it to the weapons votes

>>26611956
Someone else will. It'll be a certain female air force witch using a F-15 strikers. She'll be the world's first Space Ace.

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>>26612027
Well, while I'm here, I guess I should remind you guys that my planned SW89 spinoff oneshot is happening this friday evening PST. And if you're good boys and girls you might get a sneak peek of VMQ2!

>>26612055

I highly doubt that a witch will be the one to do it.

Steelwings are the missile trucks, not witches.

>>26612027

Yeah, part of the fault there is mine. I'm not planning the threads to run more than six hours, and six hours in my mind doesn't always mesh up real well with what actually happens. I'm working on that, though I'll admit progress there isn't real good.

>>26612055
Unless you're referencing Red Storm Rising, like >>26612073 said, steelwings are the missile trucks.

>>26612063
MERC! DON'T DO THIS TO ME MAN I HAVE IRL STUFF ON FRIDAY!!!!

>>26611803
a follow up pic (could happen a few moments later) Ice, Slider, and Katya pop the animals out look like they are going to pounce on Frank, Frank going all "uh oh. my pilot senses are tingling, and this isn't good." and not looking up to the girls. and Merlin is walking past further in the back ground taking a drink from a can (soda or something like that), not noticing what is about to happen to frank.

>>26612063

I am so ready.

So incredibly ready.

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>>26612075
Silly Ghost, you run until your readers collapse from exhaustion!

>>26612120

MERC'S WILD RIDE NEVER ENDED!

>>26612120
Or your ISP kicks you off. Whichever comes first really.

>>26612075
Plan for 3. Run for 6.
>>26612135
Poor AC-Guy.

>>26612107

SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!

Bloody site won't let me load the image fore some reason.

>>26612063
Hope I can make it. Being in GMT+8 can be annoying.

Did not expect VMQ2. Wonder if we'll get a long timeskip or something.

>>26612075
Understandable. Anyways, thanks again for the session Ghost

>>26612192

What are you talking about.

Just getting kicked off by the ISP is a good day for AC-Guy. Nothing is on fire. Yet.

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>>26612063
>Going to be making an 8 hour drive
Curse you real life!
>>26612120
Haha there's the wild ride

>>26612193
It's not the lack of sleep, I have Saturday off. It's that I actually have to do things with real people on Friday and won't be here!

>>26612251
>Nothing is on fire. Yet.
That or wild animal attacking...

You know... The more I think about, the more I realize AC-Guy must have pissed off higher power to have as bad luck as he does...

>>26612251
>>26612293
>AC-Guy @ArmoredQuest 9 Aug
>FUCK THE OCEAN. FUCK THE OCEAN, AND EVERYTHING IN IT.
AC-Guy Quest when?

>>26612331
every roll is a nat 1

>>26612107
Yeah, just a reference. Though it would be neat!

I'd like to see our old "friend" come back into the story, somewhat humbled by her near death experience and being rescued by Frank.

>>26612406
>our old "friend"

who?

>>26612427
Col. Bitchtits. Forgot her real name if we ever knew it.

>>26612406

Still waiting for Ramwitch here.

>>26612443
Hell, I just want some sort of funny pay off for the NAVY mug gift more than anything. Like one day Fronk comes back to his room and finds and AIR FORCE mug waiting for him.

>>26612559

No.

A MARINE Mug.

A marine is still navy after all.

>>26612598
Yeah, that'd be perfect.

>>26612598
A mug with Gunnybear and Gunny's stripes on it. Keep it, never mention it, drink coffee, mess with best girl Slider

>>26612120

Damn you Merc.

Half that time that means the quester's the one collapsing!

>>26612120

If not for work, absolutely. But I have to get up Wednesday now- when we first started, I wasn't on a fixed schedule. if next week's work schedule is favorable, though, I'll run longer.

>>26612661
We only outlasted Merc like 2 or 3 times IIRC.
>>26612732
I, for one, honestly don't mind it that much. Sure, it's nice to have longer threads/more content, but I also have work on Wednesdays, so my choice always ends up being get 4-5 hours of sleep or go to bed before the thread's over.

so how is Katya walking around with crutches without a cast, after breaking her femur and not using a heal witch?

>>26612825
She might've agreed to a heal witch after the whole 'invasion of iceland' call came through

>>26612825
If you look up endurance in the dictionary, they got Katya's picture right there, seriously, best page in a dictionary.

>>26612933
This would actually apply to Russia in general.

Tonks possibly friday, depending on if I can work something out with merc.

Don't get pissy, he had the day before I did.

>>26613733

Just run side by side! /Rawr.

>>26613733
Just run it at the same time!

>>26613733

Oh, and if I can tear myself away from Payday 2...

>>26613780
>rawr

Nigga you'd better be cute as fuck to be typing at me like that

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>>26613877

>>26613993
I would love to see were they got these drills from

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>>26613733
>>26613877
Eh, I don't see a big deal running at the same time. Plus, I'm probably going to start at least a few hours later than you.

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>>26611659
>>26611803
>better yet. have Ice, Slider, and Katya sitting on a couch with frank laying down across their laps.
>+Frank totally oblivious, thinking of Wyvren
>+Rufus and Merlin sticking their heads in the room and making the "whats going on in here" face.

>>26612112
>a follow up pic (could happen a few moments later) Ice, Slider, and Katya pop the animals out look like they are going to pounce on Frank, Frank going all "uh oh. my pilot senses are tingling, and this isn't good."
>Franks thought bubble changes to pic
>+shark fins moving behind couch
>+Rufus makes "aaaaaw shit" face, Merlin makes lewd face.

It's too bad we can't work Merlin and Goose in somehow.

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>>26614895

>Merlin makes lewd face

I wonder what her heat sensor will shoq

>>26614910
Well clearly it's going to be all red hot with Frank in the middle breaking out in a cold sweat.

Any other little references we could add? Since you probably won't recognize it that picture I drew is the aviation/weather symbol for "severe turbulence ahead" (hurr hurr)

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I prefer TANK WITCHES

Panzer VOR