“You- wait, wait. Waitwaitwait.” You say, shaking your head. “One thing at a time, here. You threw the match?”

She nods. “Of course I did, dumb ass. Ice was convinced it was the only way to see if her theory had any backing. You feel fine, right? And you didn't have to fly that long, or try that hard against me, because I wasn't trying.”

“Isn't that going to cause trouble?” You ask, now worried for her. If they're willing to get chewed out for your sake, when they're not even sure they know what's going on...

She laughs. “Hardly. What are they going to say? As long as you keep your mouth shut they'll never know anyway. Hell, we watched you beat one of NATO's best witches like an old rug, we saw a witch overstress her strikers to the point where they exploded just trying to gain an advantage. Christ, Katya, who's got more combat time than the rest of us put together I think, said herself she never stood a chance, so what in the hell makes anyone think I had a chance at pushing you?”

You shake your head again, not quite satisfied with the response. She's selling herself short, though you're sure she'll defend her point if you press her on it, and she's kind of right- two of your three previous flights were tough acts to follow. But you're also concerned about the thing with either you or Merlin- last you'd heard, it was just you, so what makes them think it could be Merlin now- and if it is, do you dare tell her? It'd probably ruin her if you did, but at the same time, if she's killing you both...

[] What makes you think you didn't? Shit, you were making a joke of my few gunshots, up till you quit.
[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

>>32983486
>[X] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

>>32983510
>[x] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

If Merlin's being affected too, this shit is more serious than we thought.

>>32983510
>[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

Oh boy... She threw the match. I'm mad at that, but considering the bigger picture here. Fuck.

>>32983510
[] What makes you think you didn't? Shit, you were making a joke of my few gunshots, up till you quit.
[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

Both

>>32983510

[X] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

So, do we start worrying now? Thinking back, the last match DID seem to end a bit abruptly (beyond Ghost's continual health issues).

Speaking of, how are you today, Ghost?

>>32983510
>other

Shut up fucking listen for once instead of brushing it under the rug. We just got confirmation somethings up.

"I think I need a Doc. Or a strong drink."

>>32983510
>[] What makes you think you didn't? Shit, you were making a joke of my few gunshots, up till you quit.
>[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

I really do want to do both because she out of everyone was the one I thought would give us the most issue with. If she could stay on us with those shotguns, it would have been a very long day... Or a short flight.

>>32983510
>[x] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?
Why IS Frank so goddamned stupid about the fact that, if he uses magic (which has been described as life force) and it gets used up a lot very quickly, that it's going to have ramifications to his health?

[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

"And are you sure this isn't one of these mother hen things Ice usually has?"

>>32983624

Hmm a bit to far imho

more something like "You better have a very good explanation for this"

>>32983510
>[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

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>>32983510
>[x] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

Welp Gnome magic does run off of life, IIRC. Scary it's also messing with Merlin. Best night of the week!

>>32983624
Or a crazy old wizard of clocks to explain it all.

>>32983661

Honestly, the entire wing of Spellcaster is going to crack at some point. Frank 'dieing' over Alaska was one hell of an indication the house of cards will come tumbling down tumbling down tumbling down if anyone kicks the bucket. Everyone should be given psych evaluations. Frank's killing himself. Ice is buried in paperwork trying to keep her mind off it. Slider is worried her friend is going to up and die while worrying for the sanity of her commander.

It's a right mighty clusterfuck of HAPPENING waiting for a catalyst.

>>32983772
Why don't we go ask the other gnome at Barin?

>>32983510
>[x] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

>>32983854
Does Frank know Mack is a gnome?

>>32983792
I think Frank in several occasions has thought about this since he has some PSTD like nightmares,

But getting a shrink in a middle of a war is kind of hard I'm assuming.

Especially for a high in demand unit like spellcaster

>>32983510
[X] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

Also something to try might to test this theory be to fly against someone who we know we will have to fly hard against, like konstantina, then afterwards have Ms.Mac do a check-up

>>32983880

It's not really a shrink everyone needs. It's someone not affiliated with the squadron to sit down and talk to. A priest or an orthodox bishop for Katya if she's religious. Georgette would be the best bet, Frankly.

>>32983876
No, but we've been meaning to ask Georgette about some stuff. She'd probably direct us his way.

>>32983950
>>32983972
Georgette and Mack Explain It All.

>>32983661
I'm down with something like this. I totally understand why, but these girls really need to stop treating us with such delicacy if that makes sense

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>>32983510
[X] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

>>32983510
>[] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?
If Merlin's being affected then somethings wrong.

>>32984095
Actually, I think they're sort of right in treating us like this. Frank is too unwilling to accept that what he's doing could possibly be fucking up his body, like a stubborn old fuck who won't accept that the currently benign cancer could possibly kill him.
Maybe what he needs is a foulmouthed doctor to tell him he's a fucktarded pilot and needs to have his ass handed to him.

>>32984288
Then again, he feels nothing is wrong besides feeling a little tired and those times are few in between.

>>32984288
And they're just as unwilling to accept the fact that sometimes, we're gonna turn on the juice when it means the difference between one of them getting hurt or not. Didn't Slider yell at us for something similar after Tanana? The answer remains the same

>>32984288
Frank's a Navy aviator during World War III. A lot of things can, have and will fuck up his body. It's part of the job description.

>>32984354
>nothing is wrong besides feeling a little tired and those times are few in between
Uh, what? Every time we used our powers we ended up either in a coma or completely wiped with blood coming out of our nose.

>>32984288
Frank's issues should be either fixed or at the very least alleviated by someone with a strong enough connection doing the magic transfer thing, we may need to get it every once in while but it should work. Now if it doesn't then Merlin might be the issue. And that would suck

>>32984288
He needs to be talked to again by the doc that took out the shrapnel from the old bird.

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[x] Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do- what's this about me and Merlin, now?

“Ok, even if I accept that- and I'm not sure I do,” You say, holding up a finger when she nods- “What's this about Me and Merlin, now?”

Slider runs a hand back through her hair and shits down with a weak tumf in the chair behind the desk, and motions for you to sit, too. “Alright, look. Way it was explained to me is like this.” She starts, leaning forward and sitting a juice box- one of those nasty 'energy drinks' the witches use in the air- on the table.

“This is you, ok?” She says, then pauses. “Well, hang on.” She stabs the little plastic straw into the box, then nods. “Ok, now it's you.” She grins when you cock an eyebrow at her.

“So we're taught that all people, have this kind of energy inside them.” She continues. “not everyone can use it, those of us that can are witches. Well, and whatever you want to call male talents, since there's no one standard. Gnome sounds stupid to me.”

You nod, following.

“Ok, so. This is, according to a lot of matrons who've spent a lot longer than me studying the shit, important. This energy is bound to our life somehow, in that it's inexhaustable. Typically a witch who runs out is just so tired she can't function, right? Takes a little while, lot of sleep and chow to get better, but no big deal. Happens to all of us, hell, we're forced to our limit at the academy just so we know where it is.” She flicks the box with her forefinger. “If they were our box, here, you could take like, a drink or two, then nothing, but it'd all come back over time. No problem, right?”

“Ok...” You say, nodding.

1/2

“You, though.” She says, snatching the box and drinking it, the crushing it in one hand, then dropping it back on the desk, where it stands for a second, then falls over. “You're somehow different. Tabby thinks you're talent is flawed- the more you push, the more it tries to kill you. The matrons aren't so sure. They think it's a case where, if you are the item of interest here, you just don't have that inherent limit- you can just keep going till you die.”

“Isn't that about the same damn thing?” You ask, and she throws the juice box at you- it barely misses your forehead.

“No, dummy. If Ice is right, then it's entirely based on how hard you fight, if you don't have to push at all, you'd be fine, regardless of what else is going on. If the matrons are right, it's just a matter of time, here. You should be getting progressively worse because you're drawing too much and not getting enough time to rest.”

“So you-”

She nods. “So I threw the match. If the matrons had been right, you'd still feel like dogshit because you did have to try for a while, but-”

“But I feel fine. Hell, I feel better than I have in a while after a flight.” You say, nodding yourself.

“So Tabby's right.” Slider says, leaning back in the chair and putting her bare feet up in the desk.

2/3 (oops)

“So what about Merlin?” You ask, causing her to frown.

“Merlin's... she's a hell of a talented kid.” She says, shaking her head. “We're not actually sure what's going on there, but we think she can.. tap in to your talent, somehow. Something she's doing in that fighter, with you, is making her shoot straight to the top of the list of strongest witches in forever. But outside it?” She shrugs. “She's still barely strong enough to heat a pot of water.”

“And that somehow makes her vulnerable to whatever it is I do?” You ask.

Slider nods. “Yeah, but, here's the thing. It's not doing anywhere near the damage to her it does to you. Hell, with her, it's almost unnoticeable as being different from a normal witch who's hit her limit. Biggest difference was that nosebleed that one time after Berlin.” She shrugs.

[] So where do we go from here?
[] I take it there's opposing theories?

>>32984514
[X] So where do we go from here?
[X] I take it there's opposing theories?

Both

>>32984514
>[x] I take it there's opposing theories?

I'm thinking the shrapnel still in our chest is messing with the magic flow inside us. Manage to remove it, and we'll be better off after a fight.

>>32984514
>[] So where do we go from here?

>>32984514
>[] So where do we go from here?
>[] I take it there's opposing theories?
You think I can make my self unflawed? You know, them zen meditates.

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>>32984514
[X] So where do we go from here?

[] So where do we go from here?

"Not to Nanny squadron I take? And is even remotely an expert on this topic?"

I swear, one of these days they will ground us just because someone thought we were swaying in our walk.

>>32984514

"You and Ice have been cooking. What's your theories after today?"

>>32984514
>[] So where do we go from here?

Well... since it seems like Ice and Slider are running this show now. They got any plans on fixing the broken thing.

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>>32984514
>[X] So where do we go from here?

Even though it's kinda obvious where this is going. Pic related.

>>32984514
>[x] So where do we go from here?
Not flying isn't an option nor is not pushing ourselves at times as we will need to in all likelyhood.
>>32984599
>thought we were swaying in our walk.
something, something broken hips

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>>32984678

You lost me.

>>32984514
>>32984536
I'll go with Both.
Also, is there any way of checking at least Frank's physical condition compared to a baseline found BEFORE he started flying Merlin? If his physical capabilities are down significantly (granted: he's been in a hospital quite bit), then would that make for a large enough warning sign?

I dunno if I can even say properly what I intend to say

>>32984514
Both

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>>32984554

>>32984554
oh for fuck sake

>>32984514
[] So where do we go from here?
where do we go now, whoaoaoaoao

>>32984852
>>32984896
Eh, i sorta agree with that guy on the shrapnel. Not about the magic bit, but just that it prpbably isnt good for frank.

>>32984936
and the doc said it wont effect us until we are past our 50's!

>>32984936

Putin's Doc way back when we visited his secret base said the same.

>>32984968
its not that uncommon that doctors turns out being wrong.

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>>32984968
Who ever trusted their doctor?
>>32985000
Who ever trusted their soviet doctor?

Who knows, we may take a dud 23mm cannon round to the chest and the shrapnel saves us! Remember its Tomcat-chan in there, she only did what was right for us until we overwhelmed her.

>>32985070
what is that gif about!?! also fuck all doctors!

>>32984968
>>32984968
Doctors fuck up fairly often. Lord knows when i was a kid, the chairforce surgeons nearly killed my mother a couple times by fucking up a couple surgeries. Leaky spinal taps and internal bleeding due to a faulty suture. Tldr, doctors are human and, to err is human.

>>32984968
and the russian doc said that he believed that it would actively hinder us in the sky. Doctors NOW aren't infallible. Doctors IN THE TIMELINE CIRCA 1990 are FAR more likely to be wrong due to tech. I'm not saying that the metal is messing with our juju, I do however believe that it is biting covering up injuries that Fronk doesn't know he has, injuries that he is aggravating when he flies hard.

>>32985120
I have no idea, someone posted it in a thread on /k/ like a year ago. The name is what they said in the post, thought it fit very well.

>>32984968
And did that doctor know we're a gnome? Georgette might have, she put us back together with her own magic. But the regular human doctor almost certainly didn't.

>>32985189
sounds warthunder related

also I WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY IT ON MAX SOON!

....

We're Merlin's magic battery arent we?

Little sister is so strong in the plane because she powers it up by siphoning from us.

>>32985201
What is a gnome? A MISERABLE PILE OF TALENT!

Also, yaaay, best time of week. Sorry I don't have any shitscribbles on hand. Been having some pesky health issues of my own.

>>32985288
If we tell her it'd wreck her...

>>32985288
We already suspected that, we just didn't realize our juice was mildly poisonous

>>32985356
Maybe because both of our talents center around machines, that's why energy can go from Frank to Merlin.
Also, the machine that completes the circuit also acts as a fuse or filter, so that our talent's poisonous tendency is reduced when Merlin gets it.

>>32985523
So we are poisoning our waifu then?!

>>32985541
yes and you are the cause please end your life now!

Wouldn't the girls plan to give us a refill after missions fix all that, then?

>>32985523
That is a very interesting line of thought. I know Merlin's told us the plane is terrified by what we put her through, but that was a long time ago.

So since she threw the match....

Can slider powerup fronk? She should have excess energy.

>>32985575
No, because if Frank pushed too far during combat he could very well end up dead in combat from it, you know in the air still. With Merlin in the back.

>>32985580
It also explains the extreme stress that we put on our airframes, in addition to the stress we put on them because of our extreme maneuvers.
Our self I destructive energy not only actively harms us the more we use it, but it also harms the machine we channel it through.

>>32985575
Theoretically yes but we haven't done a magic transfer with Frank before so we don't know if that would work with him. It should but until it's done we don't know.
>>32985591
Yes. Maybe. I hope.

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[x] So where do we go from here?

“So where do we go from here?” You ask. “It sounds like there's not a hell of a lot we can do.”

She shakes her head. “Well, we both know you're not going to stop flying, and we both know you won't push yourself when you think it's necessary, so that's out.”

You nod.

“So that means most of the options we have now suck.” She says, bluntly. Holding up a hand balled into a fist and then holding up her pinkie finger. “One, We accept that you're going to need regular... uh. Treatments. Of magic. From a witch.” She says.

“That thing Ice talked about?”

She nods. “Yeah, that. As agonizingly cute a love story that would make, it's really not practical over a long term without you having like four or five witches to do it. You're good, but you're not that good.”

You nod, and she holds up her ring finger. “Two, we accept that your talent is flawed and we just all work to accept the fact that one day you're going to push too hard and poof, no more Frank Bishop.” She stares at you for a second. “That ain't gonna happen.”

Her middle finger pops up. “Three, we start down a path no one's ever been down before.” She looks straight at you. “We start trying to teach you what you're doing, and how to control it better. That's iffy at best because male talents are so low key, compared to what we're used to. We'd basically be making it up as we went along, and I'm not even sure it would work.”

“Not to mention support for it would probably suck.” You say.

She shrugs. “Maybe, maybe not. I'm sure there's plenty of academies that would love to work with you and Merlin on this, instead of this shit.” She waves her hand around to indicate the castle. “But that's the catch, it's probably not something we could do with the war on.”

“Right.” You nod.

1/2

“None of those are particularly good, though.” She says. “Of them, the third's the best option, but...” She shrugs. “Figure the fucking odds. We'd be working in completely unexplored territory, shit no witch, let alone a dude like you, has ever done. And here?” She snorts.

“I take it the matrons wouldn't take it too well?” You ask.

“Not that, the matrons wouldn't care. But that's the problem. They're not going to give us time off to work on this, let alone help us.”

“Unless we agree to take it to an academy.” You say.

“Bingo.” Slider responds. “There's a couple good ones, but like you said. It's moot if you won't go till after the war is over anyway. ”

[] Exactly. But what can we do here?
[] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?

Don't we have four or five witches around here who can...
...
Nixon you sly motherfucker

>>32985917
>[] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?

>>32985917
>[X] Exactly. But what can we do here?

Yeah, ditching the war isn't an option, so we might as well try to figure out how to work with what we've got.

>>32985933
NIXOOOOOOOON

Rolled 20

>>32985917
Or five, find the secret brotherhood of gnomes and join the order to learn the necessary secrets.

>>32985917
>[x] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?

In her pants?

>>32985917
>[] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?

I can think of one on the West Coast with great beach to go to.

>>32985917
>[] Exactly. But what can we do here?
Ice, Slider, Maverick, Katya, Konstantina, Twins, Merlin...

Yeah, I think we can just go with rotating magical recharge. Heck, we might have enough witches for a day-of-the-week system.

>>32985917
>[] Exactly. But what can we do here?
>[] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?
These are both good questions!

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>>32985917

[X] Exactly. But what can we do here?

>>32985884
>it's really not practical over a long term without you having like four or five witches to do it.
I SEE IT, TRUE ROUTE HAS OPENED.

>>32985989
Y-you forgot Goose...

>>32986004
see
>>32985989

>>32985917
>[] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?

So I'm guessing Longstreet (or whatever her name is) would be out, huh?

>>32985917
While I'm kind of a fan for both options, wouldn't it make sense to call in Ice at this point to get her input on our choices?

[] Exactly. But what can we do here?

Let's face it, it's not going to happen that we leave the war and become guinea pigs somewhere. Add Merlin's phobia to witch academies into the mix and going theoretically picking an academy to work with will just pointlessly get their hopes up.

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>>32985917
>[x] Exactly. But what can we do here?
>[x] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?
It ain't going to hurt to ask Sliders opinion.
>without you having like four or five witches to do it
Also god dammit Ghost why do you tease us so!
>>32985933
All according to the plan.

>>32986024
They've probably talked about this to the point where they have same input/opinions on what needs to be done. Ice would just repeat what Slider would say and vice-versa.

>>32985917
[] Exactly. But what can we do here?
[] Assuming I was willing go before it is over, where would you suggest?

both is good.gif

>>32985917
>exactly. But what can we do here?

>>32986057
Fair enough then. Also, I now seem to recall Slider mentioning she had talked over this with Ice some. Good call Anon.

>>32985989
Well, it's supposed to be witches that he's close too. The Twins are cool and all but they're not that close to Frank, Konstantina may work if it only has to be one sided.

Really, it's Ice, Slider, Merlin, Maverick (with her recently retconned history to include being Frank's Childhood Friend)

>>32986051
> it's not going to happen that we leave the war

And there's a point where that line thinking needs to stop. Right now, Ice and Slider basically confirmed for themselves that Frank is killing himself when he pushes. Frank really needs to stop thinking short term bullshit and yes this war is now small time now. It what comes after that needs to matter more.

>>32986107
>childhood friend Mav
Did I miss something?

>>32986052
Damn it Nixon

>>32985884
>She nods. “Yeah, that. As agonizingly cute a love story that would make, it's really not practical over a long term without you having like four or five witches to do it. You're good, but you're not that good"

>Four or five witches.

Katya, Ice, Slider, Konstantina love us

So we meet the minimum requirements of witches.

We could add Katsumi or Mav and Goose maybe even Young if we're desperate.

>>32986107
>Frank's Childhood Friend
Where the fuck was this written and until you can give a link for it I'm calling bullshit on it.

>>32986151

Konstantina is a super-witch, I'm sure she can make up the difference.

>>32986117
Then we tone it the fuck down. They're not gonna pull our entire squadron for us, and I doubt Frank'd like the idea of leaving all of them

>>32986127
>>32986154
I think he means something like shes Frank's oldest friend before the story started and now that it has shes pretty much nonexistent thus how it goes with most shows and the childhood friend.

>>32986192
>Then we tone it the fuck down

No way to do that without, you know, learning how to do such a thing.

>They're not gonna pull our entire squadron for us

No, they won't.

>and I doubt Frank'd like the idea of leaving all of them

Sometimes to do the right thing, is to do something you don't like doing. Right now, him learning how to control this is the right thing to do. Even if it means leaving this war earlier than planned.

>>32986151
We could probably tag Katsumi but I'd be hesitant with Mav and Goose.
>Young
Smalltime need not apply.

But it's not like this will happen, we can have our hopes and dreams I suppose.

>>32986151
Katsumi, not likely IMHO
Mav and Goose is also iffy but doable.
Young is possible, but frank will have to work on her to make the connection.

>>32986151

Yea but it needs to be mutual. Not sure if konstina's is yet.

>>32986245
>we can have our hopes and dreams I suppose.
I rather have them crushed never to be reborn.

>>32986257
So we're down a witch or two then but she's the closest candidate or at least on par with Goose and Mav.

Frank from what I remember doesn't hate her. Just a little crazy but the endearing kind.

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[x] Exactly. But what can we do here?

You think for a second about asking her opinions on academies- but then you decide there's no point in what amounts to teasing her about this shit. You both know you don't plan to leave till there's a peace agreement in place, and asking would just get her hopes up. And if not hers, the Ice's, who you're sure she's going to tell anyway.

“Exactly.” You say, nodding. “But what can we do here?”

She shrugs. “Not a lot, to be honest, we're all too busy with the matrons and what they want to have any kind of time to devote to this, and we're going to need time to be able to do anything. At best you can start sitting down with Ice or Rosalie and starting to learn about magic theory- the parts that would apply to you, anyway. Past that, who knows? Like I said, it's totally unknown.”

Your response is interrupted by a light knock on the door. “F-frank? R-rachel? Can I c-come in?” Merlin asks through the door, hesitantly.

“Yeah, door's open.” Slider responds immediately, and it opens, Merlin peeking inside, then walking in a second later. “I-I thought you might b-be...”

“You've been hanging out around mav too much if you're thinking like that, Merlin.” You scold, jokingly. “What's up?”

She stands by the door, holding it open with one hand, the other on the doorjamb.

“W-well I wanted to see if you w-wanted to look at some things.” She says. “Kenji and I h-have been working and I-I think you might be interested is all. I-if you're busy though...”

[] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?
[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

>>32986592
>[] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?

>>32986127
>>32986154
>>32986228
No, I mean literally.
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/29216710/#p29219218
> Patty quirks an eyebrow at that, but doesn't say anything immediately. “She worships the guy, you know that?” She says, after a minute. “It ain't right. I mean, I like him too, sure, we grew up together, practically, but...”

> Patty grins. “I don't know about all that. Frank was pretty crazy when we were kids.”

>>32986592
>[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?
one sec kiddo

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>>32986592

[X] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?

>>32986592
>[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?
>[] Or actually, stay a while and listen. It concerns you as much as it concerns me.

>>32986592
>[X] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?

>>32986592
>[X] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

We should probably figure out a plan now and get moving instead of wasting any more time on this.

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>>32986592
>[] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?
It's the surprise! I forgot entirely!

>>32986592
[x] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?
[x] Actually, stay a while and listen. It concerns you as much as it concerns me.

I like this

>>32986592
[] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?

Why do I have a feeling that Merlin might have solved our problem for us?

>>32986592
>>32986630

Yes

this

>>32984464
>>32984493
>“This is you, ok?” She says, then pauses. “Well, hang on.” She stabs the little plastic straw into the box, then nods. “Ok, now it's you.” She grins when you cock an eyebrow at her.
> “You, though.” She says, snatching the box and drinking it,
How come Frank isn't teasing Slider about her drinking him dry through his "straw"?

> the crushing it in one hand, then dropping it back on the desk, where it stands for a second, then falls over.
Oh, that's why.

>>32986592
>[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

This is a little too important of a talk even to be stopped for Merlin. We will see this after the talk but we should finish this now or we'll never finish it.

>>32986592
>[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

>>32986592
>[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

>>32986630
I like this. Surprises soon though!!

>>32986592
>>32986630
>stay a while and listen

This

We Deckard Cain now

>>32986592
>[x] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?
Lets get this shit sorted before the new gear takes our attention.

I'm just gonna stop bitching bout the Matrons, doesn't help.

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>>32986592
>[x] We’re not busy, Merlin. What do you want to show me?

>>32986690
I dunno. Sounds kinda hot.

>>32986592
>[x] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

>>32986953

>hartmann.jpg

I wonder whats the trigger pull strength of slider's shotguns.

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>>32987038
And you just went straight from 'kinda hot' to 'oh god why'

>>32987081

Now imagine Goose healing them crushed bits

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>>32987081
"The pain would be so... exquisite. Nnngh!"

>>32987081
>>32987038
you really think she'll do that?

Slider will break our hips with that tail of hers first

>>32987165
only because she won't realize her own strength

>>32986592
>[] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple minutes?
Just gotta wrap this up.

>>32987165
The hip goddess requires gnome sacrifice!

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>>32987182
>>32987350

We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

better stick it all in first before we go the long mile, i suppose

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>>32987529
>better stick it all in first before we go the long mile, i suppose

Surprised no one else made a joke.

>>32987583
Too easy

hey guys, random VF-03 lurker here, wondering how to PM ghostdivision (or something to that effect), had some questions about the characters or some. help would be appreciated since i dunno how to navigate this place yet

>>32987629
Adorable.
He hangs out in the #swg room over on the rizon chat server, is probably the most reliable way to get a hold of him

>>32987671
>#SWQ
You mean.

>>32987688
...yes.

uh, beginners luck?

One of these days Kenji needs to introduce the squadron to Karaoke. He'd probably do the best Space Battleship Yamato this side of the Pacific.


On second thought, given that we're only 15 years out from the original premier at this point he might have sat down and watched reruns with his Grandma. Sakabroto would have loved the shit out of that show.

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[x] We were just finishing up. Can you give us a couple of minutes?

“We were just finishing up, Merlin. But sit down and listen, it concerns you too.” You say, pulling the chair next to you out. “

“O-oh ok.” She says, still hesitating by the door briefly before stepping in the office and letting it close behind her. “S-so what were you t-talking about?”

You look at Slider, who looks at you and shrugs, then motions for you to start.

“We were discussing what's going on here at the castle, with us.” You say. “And what we can do to fix it.”

“F-fix it?” Merlin asks, confused.

“Samantha, how do you feel after you fly with frank? Like after Berlin?” Slider asks.

Merlin shrugs. “P-pretty tired and Hungry and sore, l-like I’d spent all night running on a track.” She pauses, looking at you, then Slider. “B-but that's normal, isn't it?”

Slider hesitates. “It's close.” She says. “But not entirely. But you already knew you were special, right?”

Merlin nods. “B-but if there's a problem...”

She laughs. “Merlin, the only problem with you is no one recognized your talents till now. What we're worried about is Frank's talent. We think it's flawed.”

Merlin looks over at you, her eyes as big as dinnerplates behind her glasses. You motion for her to listen to Slider. “B-but-”

“Ice and I think his talent is flawed.” She repeats. “We think, and have some evidence now, that the more he uses of it, the more it hurts him. And we think you're able to somehow tap into it, and that means it's able to hurt you too.”

Merlin's face scrunches up. “B-but that w-would mean t-that I'm hurting him b-by forcing him to use more of it, r-right?”

Slider shakes her head. “We don't think so at all.”

1/2

“We were talking about ways to help fix this or at least limit the damage it can do.” You supply, trying to change the track merlin's mind is no doubt barreling down. “Basically, it boils down to one of two options. We can start doing some classwork here, with Ice and Rosalie, or we can agree to go stateside and work with an academy.”

Merlin's already shaking her head the second you mention an academy. “I-I don't want to g-go back.”

“I know, and I don't want to go. Both Slider and I-” You pause to look at Slider, who nods, “Think that's off the table until at least the war's over. But that only leaves trying to work this out around the matrons and everything they want us to do with Ice and Rosalie.”

Merlin frowns. “T-the chance-vought team w-wanted me to work with them a lot too.” She says, quietly. “A-and they're always real nice to me. A-and what about Kenji a-and our time in the gym and t-the hangar?”

You shrug. “We could try to work around some of it.” You say. “And we're not even sure how much you'd have to be there. Could be I'm the one that's got to sit through all the classes.”

“I..” Merlin pauses, thinking, then looks back at you. “I-I trust you, Frank. W-whatever you think is best.”

[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?
[] It can probably wait. No reason to add more stress to what we're already doing.

>>32987758
that is, unless she went the fuzzy vet route and say something to the effect of
"dang, if we had them big-ass particle cannons back in mah day, them martians won't be askin for another lickin! <dramatic fist shake>"

>>32987798
>[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987798
>[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987798
>[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987798
>[X] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

We can always just ask Mack. Georgette is just about the only Matron around here we like anyway.

Or we can just go full TOP GUN and beg an audience with the Bounce Lord.

>>32987801
but that's not as cute as a 50-60 [looks like late 30s early 40s] sakabroto sitting in front of the tv with her 6 year old redheaded grandson sitting on her lap yelling excitedly at the screen as the yamato does something awesome.

>>32987798
[X] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

We did step one: Recognizing the problem exists. Now to get started solving it...

Right after Merlin's surprise.

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>>32987165
>tfw you will never get a Slider tail hug
>tfw you will never get a backbreaking hug from familiar'd Slider

>>32987798
>[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987798
[X] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

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>>32987798
>[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?
New toys time!
>>32987842
And now I'm sad.

>>32987798
>[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987798
>[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

some revelations are in order, da?

>>32987798
>[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987798
>We'll talk to Ice later
>>32987842
Why you gotta make me sad like that man

>>32987798
[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987829
that...
well...
ayt, can't argue with that, cause sakabroto is best granma <obligatory mio HA HA HA>

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>>32987944
HA HA HA

>>32987944
and her grandson and/or daughter laughing exactly the same with her.

>>32987798
>[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

>>32987965
thanks chief

>>32987982
suddenly i pictured kenji as mio and merlin as yoshika.
nah, i'ma drop it like that. doesn't look good in my future...

>>32987798
>[] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?
Let's not leave the girl hanging.

Rolled 3

>>32987798
>>[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

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[x] We'll talk to Ice later, then. Now, what did you want to show us?

“We'll talk to Ice later, then.” You say, deciding. “Now, what did you have to show us?”

That, if nothing else, gets Merlin's spirits back up. “O-oh!” She says, popping up out of the chair. “C-c'mon!”

You laugh and follow behind her as she makes a beeline for the strikers racks in the back corner- reserved, usually, for hangar queens and damaged units- recently inhabited by Wendy’s strikers. A pair of almost-new looking YF-23 units sits in the racks, distinguishable by their unique wing and tails.

“Mr.- uh. Mr. Bishop!” Mr. Perry, the factory team lead greets you, shaking your hand. “Samantha told us she was anxious to show you her babies, but I, uh. I didn't think she'd bring you down right after a flight!” He laughs.

“Her babies?” Slider asks, and Mr. Perry's broad grin answers, almost before he does by gesturing to the strikers behind him. “It's, uh. It's a long story, but she's been designing a lot of things for these.”

A woman, standing next to him, nods. “You're Mister Bishop?” She asks, holding out her hand. You nod, and return the handshake as offered. “I'm Cindy Zemke. I'm with chance vought.”

“Pleased to meet you, Miss Zemke. What's all this about?” You ask.

She smiles. “Your Samantha, here, is an absolute treasure, Mister Bishop. She's been changing the way we've been thinking about things so fast-” She shakes her head. “I can't even describe it. She stopped to help us work out bug that was giving us trouble with the wyvern, and she did it without giving it any thought.”

1/2

“A-and I mentioned t-that Kenji and I l-liked to work on designs...” Merlin says, from next to you. “A-and so t-they brought in some strikers for us to work on!”

Miss Zemke nods. “Samantha mentioned a series of plans she'd had for newer strikers to incorporate full-sized AAMs. After what we'd seen, it didn't take long for the board to agree to acquire a testbed for her.” She indicates the strikers, while Mr. Perry nods. “those Widows back there are arguably more advanced than even the wyverns, and-”

“A-and they're only testbeds for s-some of the things w-we're designing!” Merlin beams. “I-if we get the chance, we're going to go back to Texas a-and work on a whole new d-design based around them!”

“Full sized AAMs?” Slider asks, sounding dubious. “How..?”

Miss Zemke smiles. “Samantha, care to show her?”

“I-I think we c-can do better. R-rachel, can you go get them on and p-power them up?”

Slider looks at you, then shrugs. “Sure thing, Kiddo.” She hops up the Striker rack and slips her legs into the units, the familiar magical circle appearing under them as they react to the magical energy Slider puts into them.

“O-ok, now m-move your foot d-down.” Merlin instructs.

“Sam, my foot's in a-” Slider protests, then shakes her head- and looks shocked when a weapons bay swings open on the bottom side of the striker, revealing the nose of an AMRAAM.

[] Is that a scorpion? What the hell?
[] Well that's different.

>>32988720
>[] Well that's different.

>>32988720
>[x] Well that's different.

>>32988720
>[X] Well that's different.

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>>32988720
>[x] Well that's different.

My Gods

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>>32988720
>[] Well that's different.
>[] Hey Slider, is that missile or you just happy to see me?

Eh, someone else can do a better joke.

>>32988720
>"....so how many missiles can we fit on the wyvern with this?"

we Macross missile spam now?

>>32988799
This.

>>32988720
>[] Is that a scorpion? What the hell?

[x] Is that kept in the same place your legs go?

>>32988799
this please this

>>32988720
>[] Well that's different.

>>32988720
>[x] Well that's different.
Unleash the australian voice again. Something about fangs and barbs. And getting too close.

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>>32988800
>[this]

>>32988799
Oh god yes, please oh please this

>>32988720
>>32988799
>[x] Hey Slider, is that missile or you just happy to see me?

>>32988720
>[X] Well that's different.
sometimes, deadpan is the way to go <cue Chuck Yeager-quality deadpan here>


>full-sized AAM's on a striker

prepare for the itano circus biotches huehuehue

>yf-23

ah hell, why didn't i see the grey ghost around here before?

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>>32988720
[X] Well that's different.

>>32988720
>[x] Well that's different.

>>32988720
>>32988799
This dear God this.

>>32988800
>inb4 merlin actually designs an x-9 ghost

>>32988720
>[] Well that's different.

Well then.

>>32988799

YES

She'll kill us even hard but YES

>>32988872
Well, the Wyvern won the vote between it, the Widow, and an upgraded Tomcat.

>>32988720
Here >>32988796
We gotta do this >>32988799

>>32988902
but they'll still send that BAMF up in the air like the sturmvogel with the excalibur, right? RIGHT?

>>32988902

While I do like the Wyvern, I do wish we could've picked up the Raptor.

Dem lines.

>>32988939

>YF-23

Thats no raptor

Thats a black widow

>>32988952

Yeah I know, I just wished the option was there for the Raptor.

>>32988952
just remembered. since yf-23's still seem to be good to fly, shouldn't we get the Bounce King in?
<just a random thought, don't mind me if you find it troubling>c

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>>32988799
This.

Also, finally we got missiles.

>>32988799
>>32988720
So much this!

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>>32988959

>>32988959
So if F-22 strikers don't have O2 masks, does that mean it's better or worse than the actual F22?

SU-27>F-22

Zemke...Zemke
Why do I know that name?

>>32989202
Get out, Russiaboo

>>32989003
YF-23s are THE bounce king. They don't turn as well as the Raptor though, so they weren't chosen. Probably a good choice, stealth will push down engagement distances.

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>>32989202
>SU-27>F-22
<<Here Comes the Snow>>

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>>32989202
DAILY REMINDER

>>32989272
oh well. really would've loved to see ol timey young get on the throttle with one, but you can't argue with stealth, i suppose.

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>>32989202

>>32989247
Slavaboo is the correct term.

>>32988799
This

>>32989272

That and money.

Considering the costs associated with stealth fighters, I can't blame them.

>>32989292
i needed the laugh, thanks

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>>32989378
No problem mat. Have some of Worst Country

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>>32989414
you talkin' shit bout mai belka?

>>32989366
Unit cost isn't an issue for the US.

>>32989231

You might be thinking of the guy who led the 56th fighter group in Europe, only 8th Air Force FG to use the P-47 Thunderbolt for the whole war. Top scoring unit to.

>>32989299
i guess you could say, they were outFLANKed?

<hides in a blast-proof bunker>

>>32989459

Tell that to the vastly reduced fleet of F22s.

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>>32989446
you got your ass kicked by six pixels. You aren't even the main antagonist of the game Belka a Third world with no chance of winning the World Cup

>>32989493
Hue

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>>32989493
><hides in a blast-proof bunker>
>implying that can save you

>>32989493
> using any variation of *action* bullshit
I hate summer.

>>32989493
Well played.

>>32989532
hell hath no fury than a big gun with a plane strapped to it...

or a squadron of big guns with planes strapped to their backs. plus some bunker busters.

>>32989611
It is truly a sad day. Soon there will be no more of them to fly in the skies or newly made ones.

>>32989500
Congress was convinced the F-35 was all it needed. Besides, going with the current 30:1 Win Loss in mock dogfights while being neutered with the Luneberg lens and always starting on the defensive, usually WVR, the ~180 F-22s we have can take on 5,400 enemy fighters. Nobody on earth has anywhere near that much

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>>32989678
They may not fly the skies, but they shall forever soar in our hearts as the one Gun to shatter the skies

>>32989678
is this about the thing in discussing early retirement for the hog?

A-10 a shit for modern combat

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>MEANWHILE

>>32989727
oh man, thought that was a GDI a-10.

nostalgia, man.

>>32989727
the Gsh-6-30 does a better job shattering the skies

and its airframes...

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>>32989748

>>32989728
Yes, also when the company that made the A-10 went out of business. They DESTROYED the only blueprints of the plane in the world. So now we can not create new ones.

>>32989827
Can't reverse-engineer from existing airframes?

>>32989827

It's a 40 year-old Cold War relic, we don't NEED the goddamn things anymore.

UAVs like the Reaper are far more cost-effective in its role.

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>>32989827
>They DESTROYED the only blueprints of the plane in the world
One can only hope that a great need arises, and that we reverse-engineer them

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>>32989827
>They DESTROYED the only blueprints of the plane in the world.
Good, it was an ungly piece of shit.

>>32989893
UAV's are not the automatic replacement for everything in the air. especially in any sort of CAS role

>>32989827
>They DESTROYED the only blueprints of the plane in the world. So now we can not create new ones.
...

dude, you need to stop making complete bullshit up because that is blatantly false

I mean fuck, I've seen the bare airframe declassified blueprints in the archives for fucks sake...

>>32989827
>DESTROYED the only blueprints
leave no evidence. brilliant.
i dunno, chief. if them lunarians come out of hiding and hit us, i dunno who to blame anymore.

>>32989827
Fluff, that ain't how Fairchild Republic went down nor opperated, M7 Aerospace and their new owner Elbit Systems both have access to the original and modernisation blueprints, so to do the AF and whoever they choose to contract out work on it for, so everyone like GD/GE/Boeing and even Raytheon have access to the schematics and blueprints...

stop making shit up

>>32989924
>
You know what does a lot of CAS? B-1s. F-16s. A-10 is obsolete now that the role is missile based.

>>32989924
Tell that to the infantry's lives that it saved in Shitstan and Iraq-land because it was harder. See what they say about it.

>>32989924

I was talking specifically about the CAS role, in a world of precision guided munitions, the A-10s doesn't mean shit. UAVs can loiter from a far safer range and just chuck mavericks and laugh from 20,000 feet. Compared to that, there is far more risk inherent with the A-10, what with its more expensive airframe and its pilot.

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>>32989924
> UAV's are not the automatic replacement for everything in the air. especially in any sort of CAS role

agreed on this chief. sometimes you have to rely on good ol fighter bombers to get the job done.

or you, know, maybe you could use one of these.

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[x] Well that's different.

You look at the strikers- while you're willing to wager there's plenty more things to them than what meets the eyes, the inclusion of full sized AAMs is a huge game-changer. Strikers have always been capable of carrying small stuff- modified MANPAD surface to air missiles, mostly, but most witches don't bother- the missiles aren't of much use and they require a secondary support system, separate even from the witch's HUD and wrist MFDs.

“So, Slider. Is that a missile, or are you happy to see me?” You ask, walking next to Merlin to look at the strikers.

“It's a missile, Frank.” She responds, deadpan. “You're going to have to try harder than that with me.”

“Oh, I'm sure.” You respond, under your breath.

“What was that?” She asks.

“Nothing!” You say, looking down at Merlin. “So how did you do it?”

“W-well, Kenji and I a-always talk about how witches use magic to replace technology instead of u-using it to augment it, a-and how maybe that's why I'm able to do w-what I do.” She says. “B-but we started to think about how t-to use magic to support technology instead of just r-replace it.” She says.

1/2

>>32990033
yesh. we have someone thinking like a kappa here folks

>>32989997
There is honestly no better feeling that seeing a ridgeline vanish and hearing that chatter a second or two later in live combat...

“She was helping us with the wyvern when she started mentioning that,” Miss Zemke says, walking around the striker rack. “And both Mr. Perry and I knew we needed to call up the board and start letting her work before someone else did.” She smiles at Merlin, who smiles back, if somewhat tentatively.

“Are there other applications?” Slider asks, powering down the strikers- you notice that the bay closes shortly after the missile's nose retracts back- it looks like it launches at an angle.

“W-we were talking a-about installing a s-similar system on the w-wyvern.” Merlin says. “B-but they h-have to get the OK f-from the navy and their bosses b-before they can.”

“I don't think it's going to be a problem at all, Samantha.” Miss Zemke says. “And I'm sure they're willing to increase their offer to you, if you want to come work with us.”

“I-I don't know.” Merlin says, looking up at you. You put a hand on her shoulder and give a brief squeeze. “I-I think I'm going to w-wait until the war i-is over.”

Miss Zemke nods. “I thought you might say that. Well, the offer will stand, anytime you want to come work for us, let us know. It'd be great to have you on the team.”

“N-next, I wanted t-to show you the K-kitchen.” Merlin says, as slider slips out of the strikers and rejoins you on the ground, giving you a light punch in the arm.

“I heard that ya asshat.” She hisses in your ear.

“Heard wh- oh.” You grin. “So how hard would I have to try?”

“You have no idea.”

“The kitchen?” You ask, changing the focus of your attention back to Merlin.

She nods. “I-I'm hungry.”

[] to the kitchen then!
[] Ah, I'll pass. I'd like to steal a bath if I could, I need a good soak.

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!

oh food, one of mankind's greatest friends...

>>32990078
[X] to the kitchen then!

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!

Slider to the kitchen! Food will be had! Hopefully. Maybe some booze. We're not sure yet.

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I have a question for you all.

wikipedia states that the A-10 can carry about 16,000lb of ordinance. the Gau-13 gunpod is about 333lb

how much BRRRRTTT can we fit on an A-10?

bonus: calculate the total Rate of fire and weight of projectiles fired in 1 second.

>>32990033
Oh god, what if we put this in the Comanche!?!

> Suddenly a stealth helo that can literally carry enough firepower to wipe entire armored divisions.

>>32990078
>[x] to the kitchen then!
More calories for burning when we go gnome.

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!

Fud.

Grab the boss.

Bossu needs food badly.

>>32990078
>[X] Ah, I'll pass. I'd like to steal a bath if I could, I need a good soak.

It's a tough call, but I'm going for the shenanigans.

>>32990139
>inb4 Ghost toys with the idea

>>32990078
[] Ah, I'll pass. I'd like to steal a bath if I could, I need a good soak.
when was hte last time we actually relaxed?

>>32989986
>>32989933
He's only half-wrong. They didn't destroy the blueprints. They did, however, scrap the machine toolings. They can make more, it will just cost as much as an entirely new assembly line to do so.

>>32990181
You mean Merc right? Because we got one of those in PJ. Though I don't remember if it came with to Japan.

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!

>"So how hard would I have to try??"
>"You have no idea."
So I'm already winning then! Huzzah

>>32990138

Well first, the amount of gunpods able to fit would be dependent on the space available.

Second, you'd be disabling the A-10s ATGMs. As much hype the Avenger gets, it's pretty useless in a modern warfare paradigm.

>>32990147
>>32990033
"Food sounds awesome. We should probably go grab the boss though, not sure if she'll remember to eat."

>>32990139
Wait, I'm confused. Is the AAM coming from sparkle-hammerspace or what?

>>32990078
>[] to the kitchen then!
Remember to grab the boss or shes gonna forget to eat again

>>32990138
Oh... oh god... if we can put AMRAAMs in strikers, we can probably put BRRRTTs or other wacky shit into the wyvern because magic.

>>32990227

If you really must spend ludicrous amounts of money on planes you don't really need, then get the F-22 back up. Their machine tooling is actually preserved and they might actually come in handy in the case America goes full retard and declares war on a first world-power.

>>32990282
GAU-8 is a terrible air to air weapon. 20mm is more than enough to get the job done, you can carry more ammo, and is a lot easier on recoil.

>>32990316
ssshhhhh
let the man dream

>>32990078
[] to the kitchen then!

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>>32990078
[X] to the kitchen then!

>>32990316
Yes, I know that. My point was because of bullshit sparkle powers we can do:
>Soft vehicles? Put on six M134s
>Armor? Fuck it, on goes the 120mm!
>Berlin-style planespam? Have, like, 100 sidewinders
We are basicly no longer barred by internal storage capacity of the airframe, the sky's the limit.

>>32990316
Wasn't the GAU-8 meant for both air and ground targets?

>>32990316

I swear to God the A-10 has to be the most overrated weapon in the history of forever.

There's a reason people stopped them from hitting the Republican Guard.

>>32990419

Oh God no, the A-10 would be ripped apart against a proper fighter. And even against helicopters there are far more effective mediums to deal with them.

>>32990033
Holy shit 32 Agiles

We should fly like that all the time and let the twins handle BVR

>>32990419
i thought the mighty avenger was too strong to aim at planes...

>>32990419
no

stop making bullshit up

>>32990438
>>32990452
>>32990460
Goalkeeper CIWS says fluff is right this time.

>>32990452

Overkill is the word you're looking for here.

>>32990419
Not at all, you are legitimately retarded.
>>32990438
>I swear to God the A-10 has to be the most overrated weapon in the history of forever.
Sadly many no nothings are won over by its allure.

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>>32990419
go to bed, guy

>>32990438
>I swear to God the A-10 has to be the most overrated weapon in the history of forever.
More than the Katana?

>>32990460
No need to be upset. Just asking a question that's all.

>>32990491
uhh no, it was adapted to that platform, it was not meant for it and especially in the context of it being in an A-10...

>>32990491
well that's one way to look at it

>>32990491
That's like calling the KS-23 an anti aircraft gun.

>>32990491
CIWS is a completely different role and platform from CAS.

>>32990499
*know*
Fuck dyslexia.

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>>32990509
>that image

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>>32990491
>Goalkeeper CIWS
>CIWS

Like wut.

>>32990517

Despite the retarded hype, I've never seen anyone who legitimately believes that katanas can cut through medival plate.

Then again, people being people...

>>32990438
Are you fucking stupid or are you just drinking the Air Force kool-aid? The A-10 was never designed to go against a fighter, it was designed to kill tanks, attack helicopters, and men on the ground. You know, shit that poses a threat to infantry that might be a little bit too busy to deal with tanks or attack helicopters, or just not equipped to do so.


Fuck, it's like you don't understand that the guys on the ground love the A-10 for what it can do in comparison to the UAVs or F-22s or -35s, which is loiter, and loiter, and loiter, so the guys on the ground can maybe pull back or advance while Jihad Johnny cowers in a fox hole because he doesn't want shredded by 20mm depleted uranium rounds.

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>>32990509
sup woo

>>32990589
>Outloitering a UAV
Yeah, you don't know shit.

>>32990643
UAV carries fewer missiles, and how do you missile infantry?

>>32990683
Pretty easily, actually, from what I've seen.

>>32990643
It sure as shit can, I've had an A-10 cover my section in Afghanistan while 3 drones were sent and recalled because they ran low on ordinance and had ineffective ordinance...

>>32990643
>implying a UAV can reliably do combat air support

As a tax-payer, I'd rather keep funding the A-10 because it's proven and reliable than a bunch of UAVs that can't fly low if there's cloud cover.

>>32990683
>how do you missile infantry?
So you are absolutely retarded. Good job. F-16s, B1s, and F-35s are better a quick response. UAVs for loitering. So are Apaches. By their powers combined the A-10 is rendered obsolete.