When Reve entered the hanger on the way out she was met by the strange man with long black hair. "I see you're a capable pilot. Defeating those machines are no easy fear. How interesting." He said as he leaned against the catwalk. "These pilots from what I've seen are no push over. However do you think you can defeat those pilots whom we intend to attack tomorrow that's the question. Angelo's skills are beyond doubt but even he was taken back from the struggles against them. Gundams, multiple ones, and from what I heard they even have a heavy artillery unit. Of course I know that we will prevail but wondered what you thought." The man said as he brushed some hair out of his eyes with one finger as he smiled at Reve.

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As Graham Aker sat in the lobby he considered all that had happened so far. He had arrived from his 'universe' and or 'time line' as the Captain had put it and had ended up working alongside the only person whom he could find. A girl named Saturnalia...a person whom came from a paralleled time line where she apparently knew of his reputation but he knew nothing of her. He wondered if she was the pilot of the large gundam she called Seravee but she denied it. Graham was skeptical at best but he was not about to go out alone and he was not in the condition to fight her and even if he did he was unable to reach anyone and they decided to work with one another for the time being. "Come to think of it I'm lucky I didn't wake up next to some psychopathic murderer." Graham said to himself as he thought on. Graham remembered he had proceeded to work with her over the course of a day or so before running into Puru whom was fleeing from Glemy Toto. He and Saturnalia then spent a couple hours fleeing before they ran into the crew of the Sundown. "Another stroke of luck come to think of it..." Graham's luck furthered going up and even though he was now in the servitude of a strange military force he was also now familiar with three gundam pilots. With their help he was able to survive the events of the assaults by the strange enemies whom attacked them claiming to be Zeon soldiers. And now...this guy named Rowan was here..."The past couple days were quite the trial looking back. Will this end sooner or later?" Graham wondered as suddenly he heard the door open and then the now familiar laughter of Puru as she giggled and jumped into the seat next to him. "HIYA MR. GRAHAM! What'cha doin'?" Puru asked him as Graham smiled at Puru, "Nothing just thinking about what has happened so far." Graham said as Puru giggled. "But that ain't much Mr. Graham! All we did really is run away from mean ol' Glemy and fight his nasty friends." Puru said cheerfully as suddenly came the clacking of heels and panting, "Pu-Puru...you run way to fast...." came the sound of one of the Sundown's hands as she came into the room. "Oh come on it's not like there was that much to do on this ship anyhow Miss Baker." Puru commented to this Miss Baker. "You know it wouldn't have been so bad if this skirt wasn't so cumbersome." commented Baker dejectedly as Graham turned back and raised and eyebrow, "Well would you like to seat?" Graham said as he gestured to the chair next to him. "Would you mind?" She said as Graham's smile returned, "Well it isn't my ship is it Miss Baker was it. My name's Graham Aker I'm in the service of your crew and it's nice to meet you I'm sure I've talked to you over the com but it's nice to meet you in person." Graham commented to Miss Baker who sat down next to him as Puru frowned, "Party crasher..." Puru grumbled.

Rowan showed a lot of interest as the Captain entered the room. Seeing the man's rank insignia and his uniform, he recognized that he was important and quickly stood and saluted, before dropping the salute and sitting back down. He listened patiently and kept his attention on the man as he introduced himself, and most politely at that. As he asked his questions and finished, the black-haired pilot considered his answers carefully before replying.
"Well, Captain Hiyan, thank you for introducing yourself to me, and doing me the courtesy of hearing me out. I appreciate that greatly, sir. Especially if you're in command of this group. As for who I am, and what I came here for, well. I'll try to explain as best I can".

Rowan explained with a concise version of the AEUG and the Titans, and the connections to Zeon and Neo-Zeon, as of the time he'd left. He gave as relevant a discussion as he could; the One-Year War, the split between the Titans and the AEUG, and the following Gryps conflict, and whatever other information he could define as being relevant, before finishing with his account of being part of Task Force Alpha, and departing to aid in the suppression of the New Desides rebellion that had lead him to coming to around the other group.

"I can't say that I'd heard of some of the other names of the groups they mentioned when I was with them. The word 'junker' came up a lot in reference to me and my suit by one guy by the name of Victor. He had an arrogant streak the size of a space colony. And there was another man, younger and very, hmm... 'self-assured' and kinda headstrong. He seemed like he was familiar with my world, but from a different time, maybe. His name was Angelo. And there were a lot of others, too".
He went on to describe the mobile suits he'd seen, and as many names as he remembered, before shrugging apologetically.
"I'm sorry, Captain - that's as much as I remember, or that I can tell you right now. I don't know any more than that, other than I didn't like a lot of what I saw of those people, and knowing what I do about Zeon - or Neo-Zeon, as this Angelo Guy seemed to be - then I didn't want to spend too long hanging around there. And if they were opposed to people and looking to attack them, I figured I'd want to check out who else was around, in case it was someone I might know better, or fit in with more. And while I can't say that I've heard of OMNI - begging your pardon, and no offence intended - I think they sound a lot more like the AEUG or the Federation before the Titans than anything else I've heard, Sir. My chance to escape and get out of there came because they were planning an attack to begin with, and saw me as a disposable scout. There was a woman, too, who they were going to send out ahead as well, though she seemed pretty okay with being there... although a little out of it. Stella, her name was. Anyway, they said they were planning to attack tomorrow". The long-haired pilot outlined the plans he'd heard to the captain, trying to explain as much of the detail as he could recall from the briefing held just before he'd left.

He gave a defeated look and clasped his hands together on the table as his conversation ran out of steam, having mentioned everything he felt he could. "That's about it, Captain. I'm lost here as much as anyone else, I'd imagine, and just trying to do what I think is best and right, as well as closest to my duty as I see it. If my Zeta Plus Gundam and I can help you, then I'd be pleased to do so. And I can understand why you'd want to know as much as possible before anything else happens" He gave another shrug and a frown. "And I know 'name, rank and serial number' is normal for an interrogation - but I came to you, and didn't get captured as a hostile. So I figure there's no point in me withholding information from you at this stage. It isn't likely to help anyone involved".

As Jason listened intently to the man's words he nodded here and there and things....things started to connect. These...Titans were not unlike a faction he was familiar with personally from the past. The inclusion of Zeon and the One Year War also gave him thoughts on how strange it was that these were so similar to things he has heard about. Puru's knowledge of the subject was vague but the general consensus is that the Titans were going to be a problem if they ever ran into them in this place. Jason sighed and shook his head. "I'd wish that I could give you more information than I could but the word Junker generally comes from pilots or groups that use, salvage, or sell old mobile suits of design that are worthless. This man Victor is an unknown to everyone here but I believe he was the one in the big red mobile suit correct? He was tough but nothing we couldn't handle." Jason commented as he looked to Beta Leader, "In lack of of Lieutenant Lyons's opinion what do you think Beta Leader?" commented as the man looked at his hands, "Shit Captain how should I know all these 'differen't world scenarios are weird in themselves. We were sent out to deal with god damn strange signals and now we're collaborating with unknowns. I'm just glad that we have enough food to house these people who are just showing up out of the wood work. But OMNI'S job is undeniable. We are meant to defeat enemies of the Earth State. That means those fuckers from Zeon are in our jurisdiction of 'wipe them out'." Beta Leader commented as Jason pulled off his Captain's cap and put it on the table before running his hand through his hair and breathing in deeply.

"Let me at the very least make you understanding of who and what we are then Mr. Rowan. We are OMNI Enforcer, Oppose Militancy and Neutralize Invasion is our full name, our job is to protect the Earth and the Colonies known as PLANTs that stayed with us as opposed to the ones that defected and joined ZAFT, Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty. There could be many alternate forms of our history, in fact I believe that it is more than likely seeing as there are now forming constants and variables, however during our history there was an event known as the Four Months War. A war started by ZAFT whom was undercut once OMNI fielded mobile suits known as G.U.N.D.A.M. Once we fielded those suits ZAFT split into two factions. One wished for peace with Earth and were rejected by ZAFT. Those colonies defected to our side and with their defection came a conclusive battle. The Battle of Lorentz Crater were ZAFT's remaining military forces were wiped out by the gundams led by a group of pilots one of them included Lieutenant Black Star/Lyons. Then came the Fractured Earth War which took place some few years after the event. It is debated when it happened but it was, in my opinion, started when a man named Lao Lu Lugara pilot of the ZAFT made Providence Gundam, a OMNI Defector, destroyed one one of our bases. Long story short Lao is responsible for the murder of literal millions of people and is regarded as ZAFT'S Red Baron." Jason said expositing it as if it were some tired tale that he himself was sick of talking about.

"Now you may wonder.....what does this have to do with you? Simple: nothing. I just wished to even the playing field. You know about us just as you knew about me. Or rather just a bit less." Jason commented as he placed his hands together and leaned forward on his chair. "So then...what are we going to do with the information you have given us...and what are we to do with you hm?" Jason asked aloud to no one in specific, "We won't feed you to the wolves. No that's not how I work. To feed one to wolves is to expect the lone wolf to die. No that wont do at all..." Jason said and for a moment everything was silent before Jason spoke up once more, "No, I expect the ones who sent you here to know how stupid it is to do what they're doing. And in doing so...I have a plan..." Jace said with a smile as he chuckled to himself, "A rather dishonorable one at that but trust me they're know their folly before the day is out. I was hoping not to get into more fighting but seeing as we have little other choice and that we stand to gain something from this more than running from it..." Jason said as Beta Leader looked at Jason questioningly, "Sir the plan?" Beta Leader asked Jason who shook his head, "Patience patience...this will require little work to pull off but the little work we will need to do is critical and we're missing my ace pilot." Jason noted as he shook his head, "Lieutenant Black Star is not the only person who can fill this spot but we have an unique opportunity with him on our side. And that is only because they have a certain machine on their side. An OMNI Enforcer mobile suit...Oh yes this is going to be interesting indeed." Jason speculated as if he were playing a game of mental chess in his head and more than likely that was what he was doing.

"Tell me Mr. Rowan if I told you to go and inform your forces that we currently marching towards a certain area would you be able to convince them to march some portion of their forces away from where they are stationed? If you could....then well I'm sure you can understand where I'm going with this by now." Jason said to Rowan with a small gesture of his hand. The kind face of their Captain had turned into one of a scheming comic book character. It was clear Jason was already able to form a plan from what Rowan had informed them of. But what the plan was? The Captain apparently wasn't in the mood to divulge that if they couldn't gather it for themselves.

It was that long haired man again. Personally, he annoyed her for some reason she could not put a finger on. Just when she was going to get a drink too. Can't this guy learn proper timing?

"I see you're a capable pilot. Defeating those machines are no easy fear. How interesting. These pilots from what I've seen are no push over. However do you think you can defeat those pilots whom we intend to attack tomorrow that's the question. Angelo's skills are beyond doubt but even he was taken back from the struggles against them. Gundams, multiple ones, and from what I heard they even have a heavy artillery unit. Of course I know that we will prevail but wondered what you thought." The man said as he brushed some hair out of his eyes with one finger as he smiled at Reve.

"Gundams?" Celestial Being came into mind at that, and she wondered if any of the team came here lost like her. But.... like her discovering these people came from another timeline entirely, those Gundams could be Gundams from another timeline or dimension or whatever from hers. "Hmph, unless they have the GN Drive they won't be a match for me. Angelo may be skilled for you hu- people, but without a GN Drive or my expertise, he may as well be driving those... Do...doge you have there." With a confident smirk on her face, she walked by the man. "Don't worry. It'll be fine. I'm more than a match for any humans you can throw at me."

Hmph, its probably just some low lifes having just a little bit of skill than these people. However, artillery units are a pain in the arse, so she guess it can't be helped.

"Of course, of course I wasn't questioning your skills my lady it's just that with the involvement of this new force....you never know. Especially with Gundams. Don't get overconfident with that special little toy you have. Judging by Victor's reaction to seeing it, it is clear that you may have a problem keeping it the way it is. Words to ponder on." the man said as he walked stood there and let her go by him without any further word. However there came a comment from one of the Zulu pilots, "So is that person a guy or a girl?" he asked as the man next to him shrugged, "He says he's a guy so I'm going to go on that but hell I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't have a set." commented the other pilot.

Victor Gaintz and his perfect people pilots were chief allies to Angelo's forces and the giant red mobile armor was a testament to the skills of the craftsmen in his own place. Be it he actually believed this place was an 'alternate' universe as was suggested by his peers was a whole different story entirely. Victor was an arrogant man in his own right but he also had a passion rivaled by few others and a hatred of the Earth Sphere that matched Angelo's own. It was scary that two people like them were already quick to team up but the combination was undeniably skillful. It was said they encountered two boys when they arrived here and forced them both back. A kid piloting the Gundam ZZ and a boy in a full black armored suit with a beam scythe. What happened to the boys was unknown but it was assumed they got away and Victory was determined to find the second boy at all costs after dealing with the new enemy.

The captain's explanation of a 'junker' lead Rowan's eyebrow to rise slightly. He nodded in affirmative at the mention of Victor's mobile suit. "I'm sure he'll change his mind if he sees my 'junk' suit in action. It's a long damn way from being obsolete, salvage, or worthless". He quietened down and listened in as the Captain explained more regarding the situation, his attention focused on the Captains' unveiling of his plan. As he continued to speak, Rowan found himself growing more enamoured of the man's command style and his personality that was part of it. The fact that he felt like he was finally getting somewhere helped as well, and he was eager to play a part in events.
"Dishonourable is such a relative term, sir. I prefer 'subterfuge', or 'misdirection'. And I'm sure I can play my part in this with ease. They sent me out as a scout after all; if I return with information gathered, then they'll have no reason to doubt it, particularly. Especially if I appeal to their egos and their sense of superiority. Where do you want me to send them, and how should I proceed if it succeeds, Sir?"

The long-haired pilot looked on intently, eager to be part of the operation and for it to be a resounding success, as much as he could make it happen. Planning and strategy, this was familiar territory, and something he could work with. Now, he was starting to feel at home, and a lot more useful.

"The most obvious place would be at the place where Glemy bugged off and led Nena Trinity to being captured by our force." Jason commented as he shook his head, "Too obvious. I'd say the best place is to have the ambush here of course." Jason said smiling, "The Sundown itself is the target no doubt but we need it to keep suits in repair and if our men go down where it isn't that means it's game over. On the OTHER hand however if we bring the Sundown to the front and it get's shot down then consider the following: We'd be stuck here without a ship and without a ship no food or water or any sort of machines...not to mention the big boom that would most likely accompany it making survivors unlikely. So the key to winning the battle is keeping the Sundown off the field. A Counter-Ambush would be prudent but that would take to long. So then we will take the fight to them...at night." Jason said confidently as Beta Leader scratched his head puzzled, "So what is this whole plan going to be enacted sir?" Beta Leader said as he looked at Jason whom chuckled, "Simple my dear Captain. We put some plasma scoring on that Zeta unit Mr. Rowan is piloting give him only back his beam saber and hide his weapons at the ambush point which will be in a nearby field. Rowan goes and says he got carried away and chased after a enemy whom was spying on them and forgot to contact the Zeons. The Zeons rush in with Rowan to destroy the 'enemy', us, and meet with a nasty surprise. When that happens the enemy will either come out in in force or come in few numbers and when they arrive and get slaughtered by a select group of machines from our roster we will have one less group of enemies to worry about. Worse case Angelo goes himself and we have a big struggle on our hands in that part. The group will be assisted by Rowan who will find his weapons near the ambush site and if possible gut someone with his beam saber. I won't give you the specifics Mr. Rowan, I can't trust you completely and not be judged as a fool by my charged crew and companions, but let's say our machines carry more weapons than you can shake a stick at....well then you may ask what of the Sundown." Jason commented as he coughed roughly and cleared his throat with a bottle of water before continuing.

"Excuse me I'm not as young as I used to be." Jason commented as he patted his chest, "The Sundown itself is going to not go to the battlefield itself instead it will provide a nasty little surprise in the form of a night time raid. We go in, capture who we can, kill those we can't, and make Angelo's crew's life a living nightmare. With Lieutenant Black Star leading the charge with those who don't go to the ambush site we will quickly overwhelm any enemies to our forces. And hopefully there are more people like you Angleo whom are not eager to fight us or see the futility of doing so and defect to us instead but that will be unlikely. Let's just hope that there aren't any third parties watching. If Glemy Toto's group is still nearby, weakened and puny as they are, they will force me to change gears quickly. Mr. Rowan does this plan sound satisfying to you. I know Beta Leader and Mr. Gabriel will have no objections to this." Jason commented as he spun his hat around the table slowly with one finger while leaning forward on his other arm's elbow. "Sir how did you come up with this plan so fast?" Beta Leader did ask him as Jason chuckled, "When you're around a battlefield as long as I have been you have plans of all sorts from different battles stored up in your brain. Think of this as recycling."

"Of course, of course I wasn't questioning your skills my lady it's just that with the involvement of this new force....you never know. Especially with Gundams. Don't get overconfident with that special little toy you have. Judging by Victor's reaction to seeing it, it is clear that you may have a problem keeping it the way it is. Words to ponder on."

Hmph, what advantages could those lowly humans possibly have over her in combat? They should be grateful to have one such as her fighting with them. Reve was an Innovator, one who surpasses a human in every respect.

She was Gundam.

Reve didn't quite know what he meant by those last words, but it felt like a thinly veiled threat. Perhaps she should just destroy everything and grab what supplies she can. Her suit pretty much had a power core that generated power indefinitely, so she could travel around and search without the need for recharging her Suit.

Reaching the room they set aside for her, she laid down on the bed, wondering if she was ever going to find something else to wear than the rather used-looking-not-so-white-now dress she got on. The united forces of earth, back in her timeline, didn't exactly give the Celestial beings any warning, and she had scrambled to Exia pretty much straight from her bed. Reve could have worn one of those outfit the humans here wore, but she didn't exactly like being on the same rank as those earthlings, so she refrained. Besides, it wasn't as if she was going to space any time soon.

Replying to Donna, Saturnalia said, "I think one time, Union...that's the nation that Captain Aker hails from...was attacked by Celestial Being, a terror organization that was the first to develop and use Gundams for combat. if I recall, the Union forces were powerless to stop the Gundams; and if Captain Aker was part of that force, it might be this sense of powerlessness that drives him to want to compete against Gundams. He was a world renowned ace pilot before the advent of Gundams, the Flag Fighter was the most technologically advanced and fastest mobile suit in existence. The fact that he continues to use it tells me that he probably believes that the sword doesn't make the warrior," Saturnalia pointed out.

When Instructor W mentioned that he developed Gundams, Saturnalia was a bit taken aback. Where she was from, it was a well-kept secret that the Gundams were the brainchild of the prophetic Aoelia Schoenberg, and that the only information on how to build a Gundam was stored within Veda. Though long dead, Aoelia was the only person from the previous generations that Saturnalia had any real respect for. As an Innovade who considered herself as the next generation of humanity, she blamed the previous generation for their disunity, greed, violence, and general mismanagement of resources and lives. In her ideal world, Ribbons will finally have taken over the entire Earth Sphere and the enlightened Innovades will rule mankind and steer them towards progress and prosperity.

As the pilot of the new Gundam got out of his suit and was escorted to the conference room, Saturnalia decided not to follow. "I bet Captain Hiyan's giving him the conscription offer. I wonder which one he'll choose."

As Paul was finally getting his stuff together he walked out of his room and down the hall way. He had taken a bit longer than he would have liked but hey stress get's to a person and being in his situation could you honestly blame Lieutenant Paul Lyons? After all that has happened in the past few days anyone would have a hard time adjusting to how things are going. Or maybe that was just what he was telling himself but it was pointless in the end he had one job and that was to be the commanding officer of people nearly twice his age. Of course he knew how to get around a battlefield better than anyone here...and not just because he was a newtype. However before Paul could so much as knock on the door to the meeting room Jason's guest Mr. Rowan had opened the door. "Thank you for your cooperation once again Mr. Rowan and gods speed." Jason commented as Rowan thanked Jason gruffly once more before heading down the hall followed by the escort of soldiers. Beta Leader came out soon and looked at the Captain once more before grunting and walking away, "I don't like it Captain but you know better than anyone on this ship about how to get things done." commented Beta Leader.

"What exactly did I miss?" Paul questioned Jason whom shrugged, "Nothing important but I will fill you in on the battle plan you have a main seat in." Jason commented as Paul growled, "Oh yeah that's not important at all Captain just me leading a charge." Paul commented sarcastically to his Captain whom chuckled, "Well it is what it is." Jason said as he told Paul to follow him to the cafeteria/mess hall with him. Jason entered the door and spied Baker, with Puru and Graham still chatting it up, "Good luck keeping that girl in check Baker." commented Jason with a chuckle as Paul looked over to them and frowned slightly before turning his head back, "Captain why do you have such confidence in Baker? She's a new green recruit. The mere fact that she's here is only because this is all base had to spare. Knowing our luck she's going to lose Puru some-" Paul started before Jason groaned and whistled, "One glass of water for both of us please." Jason said as the cook hailed his Captain and went to go get glasses. The perk of being a beloved Captain of the Sundown he supposed. "Oh you need to lighten up Lieutenant! Didn't I tell you that no one likes a spoiled sport." Jason said with a grin at Paul as he in turn looked away. "Yeah fine Captain...I suppose just because she's green doesn't mean she can't take care of Puru. In this case baby sitting may be good for a new person. It shows that they need to be humble around civies." Paul said casually. Jason merely shook his head, "You still don't get it do you?" Jason said cryptically as suddenly Head Doctor Wilbur walked up and looked at the two of them, "Captain I believe that everything is going as planned. Nena Trinity is not showing any forms of bad health if anything I'd say she was above human standards...how that is possible don't ask me." Wilbur commented before Paul could start talking again however Wilbur continued on, "Oh yes and I must inform you that your health is doing as it usually is. Just try not to stress yourself out to much Captain. Also Puru's readings are...strange. They are different than Paul's and that means she definitely isn't an actual 'newtype' as Gabriel claims Paul to be and is more of a pseudo version of it than not."" Wilbur said to Jason as Jason got up and patted Wilbur on his back, "Thanks for running checks on everyone again and thanks for making sure Miss Trinity isn't something more than what she appears. Can't be too careful." Jason said as Paul looked at Jason. Why would he need a doctor to talk to a prisoner? Mental evaluation maybe? Who knew what Jason was thinking. The man was one of the most enigmatic leaders he knew.

"Say Wilbur what do you think of sending out Virtue and Gundam X to take out an enemy at an ambush point." Jason asked suddenly as Wilbur thought about it for a moment, "Artillery types? No Captain I don't believe that would be prudent. I'd send out Quebley and Gundam X with Alpha Team led by Grant instead. I'm assuming this is about a battle coming up?" Wilbur asked as Jason's requested water glasses arrived and he informed them of his plans. Paul was astonished at the daring chance that Jason was taking but if anyone could pull this off....it was this crew. "I see well then I believe everything is in the right way otherwise. Just make sure that Rowan isn't a traitor and it's golden. If he is keep someone nearby. SIGMA Leader can hold this spot while Virtue, Raigo, and Graham's flag march forward. Beta Team will assist them and the worst outcome being that we lose more men then when we started or get wiped out all together." Wilbur commented as Paul had to agree this whole plan was a bit 'what if' and he didn't like that sort of plan. That was what caused The Battle of London to last as long as it did. ZAFT and OMNI not wanting to make a daring move on one another leaving a big game of chicken to replace it.

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-Graham and Puru and Baker Plus Timeskip to come later-

Donna listened and nodded on the usual routine the ship does to apparently every single stranger. "Then I think no point also." She agreed. Graham's story from Satunalia allowed her to change her perspective on him slightly, also reminding her of her own father. "That is interesting. I may be only able to survive in a battle with him only because of my Gundam. I need to take note of this."

While the two talked Instructor W recalled the red mobile suit he remembered as the Scorpio and thought about tactics against it. The best he can think of is to work as a team, create more than one direction of attack to fight and wearing down the Planet Defencers through concentrated particle attacks or a powerful mega-particle beam. The transformation between the two modes can however be a weakness than can be exploited as it is apparently irreversible with some equipment shed. Then, he will have to readjust his strategy also as the type of enemy Donna and others face will be different. With it's appearance he can say that people qare not only drawn from his time but even before, making an encounter with long-dead pilots such as Treize Khushrenada or younger versions of his allies appear (whether on his side is yet to be seen).

Graham and Baker whom had been talking to each other had gotten to know each other well up until this point. Graham Aker, whom had been more battle oriented, listened to Baker's thoughts on the fact that they should be trying to find more diplomatic ways to get through the situation at hand. So far all they had done was fight and fight and fight some more. However it came down to both of them disagreeing with each other.

"...Why do we need to keep fighting battles that could be talked out? Surely if we could find someone willing to help us we'd be able to stop this fighting with that enemy group." Baker said to Graham who shook his head, "If only it were that simple Catherine Baker. But it isn't; these people are our enemies and will continue to be our enemies until we get the job done and defeat them. The enemy who is not put down now is an enemy who will put down an a friend, innocent, or loved one later. As much as I enjoy a good scrap I won't let an enemy of mine get away if possible. I don't like to speak for others but I'd think that woman Saturnalia in the hanger would attest to that. Her suit originally belonged to a group known as Celestial Being whom only cared about putting down war. To defend and stop war they used war in return. It born of the thinking that started what is sure to be an endless cycle that, from where I come from at least, means the death of hundreds if not thousands of people. And even if they succeeded what forced peace would work? From the way I see it is that the budding cold war between the AEU, The Union, and the Human Reformation League may have been bad but that doesn't mean that what they're (Celestial Being) doing is right either." Graham commented to Baker whom Puru stared at questioningly, "But Mr. Graham I'd say that if people are being bullies then they should be bullied in return!" Puru spouted at unsure of her words but none the less she wanted to say them.

"I agree Puru, and that's why I fight the Gundams of Celestial Being aside from more personal promises made to friends regarding them, but one should not kill for the sake of stopping the killing. Take Lieutenant Lyons over there." Baker said as she pointed at him but made sure to do it discreetly less she interrupt Paul's and Jason's conversation. "Lieutenant Paul fights for the safety of Earth in itself and he does so behind a nearly world wide collaboration. Minus ORB whom stays neutral plus some other nations that refuse to join. He fights to protect people not to murder people. Just like everyone on this ship he doesn't fight for sport like others do." Baker said as Graham looked Catherine Baker dead in the eyes, "And what sparked that Union? Was it mutual understanding or was it threats from a enemy. I doubt the world would unite unless it's existence was threatened and at the end of the day it seems that Paul fights anyone who the Captain points at and says to kill." Graham counter at which Baker grabbed her seat and pulled herself forward to look at Graham closer, "Yes but it was Jason who gave him the order to do so. He'd not waste a life so hesitantly. I've seen the Captain work he is no person to throw a man's life away." She retorted at which Graham shook his head, "And who gives him orders? No one here but in your life there is always someone above you and if there isn't that means you have power. And power generally corrupts. That's why so many people refuse to work together in my world. So many politics are born of ignorance and disgust. But that's not my, your place, as a soldier question that. You follow orders Miss Baker." Graham said as suddenly Puru pulled herself into Graham's face, "Hey you're being mean to Mr. Jason!" Puru grumbled at Graham at which he pulled back and breathed in deeply, "I guess you're on the right track about Jason, Puru. He is the sort of person to rescue a complete stranger. But there are people not like him. Like it or not I know that Lieutenant Lyons would agree with me. Putting down the man before he can cause more trouble before-" Graham started before Baker stood up suddenly and glared at Aker but managed to stay relatively calm but it was clear she was angry, "And whom are you to speak for the persons on the other side of the gun? Good men and women killed every day for someone else's paycheck or to hurt others for a profit! Who are you to say they don't have people to go back to!? What about those left behind!? Who's to blam-" Baker proclaimed as suddenly Jason whistled, "Hey keep it down you two if you're going to have a war then please keep it to an inside voice." Jason commented sternly at which Baker apologized for and Doctor Wilbur looked at Graham, then to Baker and shook his head.

SIGMA Team's other members were over in a corner of the room and didn't look pleased that Jason had to step in and nor did they seem to particularly enjoy Baker's ideals either. "I'm sorry Captain." Baker said as she bowed to him and Puru got up too, "Miss Baker where are you goin'?" she asked her as she left the room. "I need some air sorry for getting all worked up Graham Aker." she commented to Graham who in turn said he actually enjoyed the argument and to talk to him later so they could finish this. Baker gave no response as she left the room with Puru behind her. "What a mess this is." Paul muttered. He had mentally tuned himself off to Baker's sudden work up. "People like her just make the job more difficult sir." Paul grumbled as SIGMA team's members gave a grumble in agreement to Paul before going back to their own food. "I disagree." came Jason's voice though, "No Paul those men and women make sure we see ourselves as humans and no war machines. Remember that you're human and so it the enemy on the other side of that gun." Jason said to Paul as Paul retorted, "And they still go down like a crazed animal. I do what I must to keep people safe like Baker said but Graham's in the right too. If I don't do it then who will? Who will die because I didn't pull that trigger. I-Sorry for speaking out of turn Captain." Paul said stopping himself. He didn't need another philosophical lesson on how killing people was wrong. He knew that. He did it just for the reasons Baker listed he did it because he wanted to protect people even if it meant hurting others. Or at least that's what he told himself. That was the reason he was here originally for at the very least. "Well I'd believe it was time we proceeded to get going. Wilbur prepare yourself we're heading off to war." Jason commented as he got up. At the same time Rowan had been cleared by Com Officers Katherine WIlliams to launch back. His orders set in his heart he'd make sure he'd get his job done. Zeon was going down. And in his hand rested a set coordinates Jason had told him to go to before he had left the ship.
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Timeskip: 8:30

On the Zeon Side:

It had been a hell of a time getting things together and with Rowan suddenly reappearing he confessed that he wanted to get some more insight on the enemy he had been told he was going up against and that he had down a couple of their units but was unable to capture them. This news and turn of events angered Angelo to no one's surprise and he had promptly chewed out Rowan on his lack of forethought, "We're going to assume that the enemy is looking for them now." Victor said in the group conference room as he strolled around the large circular room. "Angelo and our companions here shall stay and make sure that they didn't follow us here while Miss Reve, Mr. Rowan, and I go and check out the enemies. My men and I will secure the downed enemies. If all goes right then they don't know where we're located at. Worse case they attack us both and there is nothing we can do about it now. Just Mr. Rowan please do endeavor not to make things worse." Victor said with a lack of anything short of contempt in his voice as Rowan calmly told him that he was sorry and that it wouldn't happen again. "Good." Victor retorted as he calmly let Angelo speak, "Now then comrades in arms I understand that the enemy is capable but we are more capable! We are ZEON and they are filthy scum with the tact of a toothless baby cub! We will destroy the enemy if or once they attack! SEIG ZEON! FOR FULL FRONTAL'S GLORY!" shouted Angelo with passion as his men followed in his chants as their passion rallied. If one thing was certain it was that Angelo was a leader capable of inspiring zeal in his men. For Victor's men they were all uneasy about this and young Stella stood in the corner and calmly took all of this in but if her eyes were any clue it was clear she wasn't trying to hard and looked more nervous than anything. Rowan nodded his head but spit on the floor indiscreetly but everyone in the chant was to busy to see he was.

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On the OMNI Side...

Paul was quickly leading up his tasked unit consisting of SIGMA, Graham, Saturnalia, Beta, and Sandrock. This strike team would be more the sufficient for this task assuming Angelo, or whom the man Rowan described as Angelo, kept to the suspected task of being a fool and trusting Rowan on his word. Hopefully the blaster scoring, coming from Raigo's own beam saber to make it look as legitimate as possible, was enough to fool anyone into believe that Rowan was still on the side of the enemy forces. Of course anyone left on the ship was either already heading out to the target zone with the remains of some destroyed Gaza's from the previous battle that were scavenged previously the day before. Paul's suit was already feeling heavy on him. He hated ambush attacks so many things could go wrong and if they lost Gabriel, Puru, and Alpha Team to the enemy...No Paul had to had faith in Grant's abilities and that of the strangers he had met not to long ago. He had no choice. Paul sat idly near his gundam with the cockpit open but he had decided not to climb in just yet. Though they were near the enemy he was going to wait for the cue from SIGMA Team's Leader that there was enemies moving out. Then he'd get in and get Raigo ready. He needed to make sure his battery didn't suck needed power from the ship. Nor did he need it to be wasted before he had so much as lifted his fingers.

"Hey is everyone ready!?" Paul called out to the men in the hanger as Beta Leader's calls assured him that they were all good for the moment. "Good the sooner this is done the sooner we can go back to making sure we're safe. The sooner we do that the sooner we can get back to work on making Trinity talk." Paul commented bluntly as Beta Leader confirmed it, "Aye aye Lieutenant." he said with mock gusto. "Smart ass." Paul grumbled.

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At the ambush point....

Grant sat idly with his fingers twiddling on his control stick. He and his men were stationed in their spots hidden by giant boulders in an otherwise hilly looking Indigo Plateau. The moon in the sky lit up the beautifully lit area. What was making a bit more awkward was the fact that they were supposed to rely on Mr. Big Shot Gabriel and his gundam. What had that thing shown to do? If the enemies were stronger than Glemy's men that meant that he was in real trouble. "Hey how long are you going to have those panels of yours out for they stick out!" Grant muttered over the com as Gabriel retorted sarcastically that it didn't stick out as bad as the uniquely colored armor of Grant's personal suit. "Oh bugger off dude!" Grant muttered, "Sir are you sure we're goin' to be alright?" asked one of Grant's team mates at which he sighed, "Hey we got orders we're goin' to get it done."

"Yay~! Sig Zion!"

It was hard not to get excited when there were a lot of people getting excited like this. It reminded her of Ptolemy and the Trinitys. Gundams stick together, they had said. Even when the whole world rallied against them, they had stuck together. Even when Veda was disabled somehow and the old man Aeolia freaked her out by talking on her screen. How the old man spoke to her when he was dead for a long time was beyond her. She really hoped the rest escaped though, the world will still need policing, just so the unification doesn't turn into a huge war with each other again.

Meanwhile, she, Reve, was in a pinch right here. She didn't have any way to return, but at least she had found some people to group with.

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"Reve Niens, Exia, launching."

Following the others towards their destination, she opened up a can of drink she filched from the kitchen, driving Exia as she started sipping at the sweet thing they call soda.

Gabriel sat ready it had been some time since he had been on this end of an ambush. Grant's little attempt at banter was nice to keep up a bit of moral, but Gabriel could still feel a scene of unease coming from his ally. It was getting close to go time so Gabriel checked the status of his Satellite Cannon, everything was good and he was ready. Although with their previous conversation on the topic Gabriel had been surprised that the Captain had authorized the weapon's use. As the time drew closer Gabriel started to mask his Aura in case that their enemies had a Newtype among them. "Hay Puru, we have to be Stealth Ninjas to pull this off ok? So you gota try and hide your presence from other Newtypes alright. It will be a fun game ok?" He said over the coms to Puru hoping the play on words and referring to the action as a game would make it easier for her.

"I'll try Mr. Gabriel! But I'm not too good at it. I've really just good at blowin' stuff up. No one ever taught me how to control it all that well. Didn't help that Glemy is a big fat jerk." Puru grumbled. "When are those people goin' to get here anyways Mr. Gabriel? I want to kick their butt for disturbing my funnels! Besides Captain Jason told me that I'd be a big help to you so I promise you I will do all I can! If I can't help you then what good would I be to Judau? Plus I don't wan-" Puru kept rambling on until Grant whistled sharply into the com, "OW that hurt my ears!" Puru complained as she made her suit jump up and down, "Well stop fan girling about that Judau kid and keep quiet! We got a job to do!" Grant grumbled as he adjusted his gun in the hands of his dagger.

"Ninja Puru.... Ninjas are Silent and quiet, We can work on control later, but for now focus on being quiet and hiding your presence." Gabriel said calmly trying to calm the energetic Puru. "The baddies will be here soon, but until then focus on being quiet as a Ninja alright" he continued trying to calm her and preparing himself for the upcoming battle. "Grant are your men ready? my cannon will need a little bit of charge time before I can fire and join you in the front lines. I don't like it that I have to put you guys out there, but ill jump in as soon as I can" He said while readying himself for the fight.

While the Virtue trudged along behind Paul's assault team, Saturnalia wondered what the point of this operation was. It's fine if Captain Jason wanted to take in a defector, but to use this Rowan fellow to initiate an ambush on an unknown enemy group seemed needlessly aggressive. As far as Saturnalia could tell, Captain Jason didn't even know what "Zeon" was, other than that Puru didn't like it. This sort of animalistic 'kill or be killed' mentality was exactly what the Innovators wanted to achieve. Saturnalia reminisced about Ribbons, and the light in his eyes whenever he spoke of a world where humanity was guided by the hand of the enlightened Innovators, a world of order.

Saturnalia was, however, broken out of her thoughts when she heard Paul mention something about questioning Nena. She had no idea they had been interrogating her, trying to get information out of her. Saturnalia saw this as a risk to herself and the Innovators. If Nena spilled any information about the Innovators or Veda, it might spell disaster for Ribbons' group, who relied on secrecy and behind-the-scenes manipulation of the Earth's governments. But then again, would such information even mean anything to these people? Regardless, perhaps she should request to be present during their interrogations just in case.

"Actually, Trinity may have information that is valuable to me. May I be present during the interrogations?" Saturnalia asked.

"I, personally, wouldn't allow it. After all you're the person who nearly blew up Trinity if not for my efforts to save her. If she knows or can find out anything about this place then we have to get out of her. I'm not interested in your verse's tech. That GN Drive of yours is fancy as hell but I'm not interested in it or any history regarding to it, unless it turns out that you're a criminal which I don't think you are for that matter. All that matters to me right now is getting off this god forsaken place and immediately wiping out Angelo's men whom are threatening us. According to your own testament you're willing to help us and that's all I care about. For now we're treating you with respect that we'd like if the situation is in reversed. Food, drink, and a place to sleep with respect for our own secrets. But there's the fact that this isn't my call. Ask Captain Jason if you can be there. I can't promise to you Saturnalia that it will amount to anything but it's all I can say for the matter." Paul commented blandly as he finally got into his mobile suit and told the engineers below to prepare his air gear but also keep his close combat stuff ready for action as well. "I want everything ready and set to go ASAP people!" Paul shouted as the soldiers hailed their Lieutenant and did so. It wasn't a fanatical zeal however it was more that he was their commanding officer, despite his age, and they knew that Paul would get the job done as long as they did theirs. It was the sort of agreement that military members had between each other. "Hey Saturnalia you're up!" Paul shouted as Raigo lit up and it's colors turned on. Paul dialed them down however so it was more dully colored than it would have been. It was Baker whom registered the launch sequence for Virtue and set it off at a launch some distance away from their actual destination. "I have faith in you Saturnalia! Good luck!" commented Baker said even though she didn't know much about Saturnalia herself the fact that survived against Glemy was more than enough for her.

"You know your jobs men get to the fields and prepare to push up into whatever Angelo's men have left! We have notice from one of SIGMA's members that Rowan is going to do his job as planned! LET'S DO THIS!" Paul shouted as Beta Leader and his men intensely gave a collective shout of confirmation. SIGMA Leader and his men were also along with Paul but they were less pumped up than their counterparts. They had seen less combat with Paul and they doubted his ability to command at his age. But they knew he was a somebody in this ship and the fact the he piloted a suit like Raigo was enough for them not to question him.

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"Uh alright I'll do what I can Mr. Gabriel." Puru said as she closed her eyes and tried to keep calm through her usual energetic attitude and her eagerness to punish the people whom had attacked her new friends. She wanted to make sure that the Captain was not ashamed of her and she could only imagine how ashamed she'd be if she had to face Judau and say that she couldn't keep calm when her friends needed her. Eventually Puru was ready to get the job done and she was quiet. However in the meantime Grant smiled and brought his face up in front of Gabriel's screen, "Dude Gabriel..." Grant said as he pulled off his helmet and showed off his smile, "I'm always ready for this. I was MADE for this! I'm a boss and as a boss I'm going to protect my crew from these jackasses whom threaten them. Let's change things up then. You fire then we charge sound good? Good then let's do it!" Grant said cutting his face off from the screen and put his helmet back on. It only took a few more minutes for the enemies to come within sight range. However the downed suits in the middle of the field were no daggers but Gazas. They'd need to be quick or the enemy will catch onto them.

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"Alright we're coming up!" Victor said calmly as his he smiled at Rowan, "Impressive job! I must say that I didn't expect you to be of this ability but I am sorry I doubted your abilities." Victor said happily as he flew closer to the units at hand. He didn't believe that they would be able to get a chance like this but here it was. Those fools would be destroyed once they examined the tech down there. Victor's men in their Virgos lll units flew behind him and to the side of him. There weren't as many as he'd like but hey six VIRGO units were better than nothing and with Exia here..."Hey I told you that I'd get things done!" Rowan proclaimed with a calm smoothness. "Indeed now then...wait what the heck...those don't look like the enemy suits." Victor claimed plainly as he stopped suddenly. He has pondered the possibility of them being capable of doing such a thing when Rowan was gone but you never knew. He could send Rowan down there but...not that wouldn't be prudent the fool was a junker but he was still not familiar with tech such as this. "Hey they may have been tampered with go and check them out!" Victor told his men as all but one of them went over to the suits...and into the range of the Satellite Cannon positioned on the cliffs up ahead. Once Gundam X fired Rowan immediately pulled out his beam saber but was quickly parried and was quickly locked into a duel with the Zeta, "Damn it!" Rowan complained as suddenly fin funnels were sent out from nowhere and there was beam shots everywhere forcing Victor to activate his planet defenders and machine gun/beam rifle fire from Beta Squad lit up the sky as shots from funnels and shells bounced off the planetary defender shield which protected Victor's suit but for Exia it was a whole different story. A couple funnels dispatched from Puru came and fired upon Reve and shells from two of Alpha Team were also fired at her as well. It seemed Victor would need to deal with Rowan alone for the time being.

With the time to the operation closing in, Donna looked at her watch ticking. "I am ready to go." She informed Paul. She went through some tactics prepared by the Instructor in anticipation of combat with the Scorpius but it looked like she won't face him at least for today and she is too far to receive orders from the Instructor. The small fries, or the mass-produced units won't be a problem and she can recover ammunition from them if needed. The commander units will have to be given more caution as last time's encounter of them gave her a stern reminder on the consequences. She looked at her watch again when the OMNI forces moved out, knowing her cue is getting closer and closer.

"Don't worry gundam girl (Donna). If you get in trouble I'll come save you." Graham said with snark as Paul chimed in, "Cut it Aker don't get cheeky before a battle. I'm sure Sandrock can follow it's orders and not need help from a mild graded unit like yours." Paul said seriously before Graham nodded, "Hmph shows what you know but yeah I get it I wasn't born yesterday you know. I have higher standards and expectations from gundam pilots like you and her. And besides I've seen that suit Saturnalia uses and if she does her job then everything comes together I know it will." Graham said with a smooth confidence as Beta Leader chimed in, "That gundam of hers (Saturnalia) has a big gun and I don't think it will miss it's intended target." Beta Leader commented plainly, "I'm more confident in my abilities than I've been in a long time. And Lieutenant....Just because my flag is outdated compared to some suits doesn't mean I won't be an asset. I think that your suit gundam girl (Donna) has a lot more power in it than you give it credit for show passion on the battlefield and crush these guys!" Graham said with bravado as Paul stared face forward at his screen resisting the urge to pull a prick into Graham's ego to remind him that two or so days ago he would have been dead if it weren't for Donna's suit. "You're going to be that guy aren't you?" Paul grumbled to himself as he had flash backs of show offs he had worked with in the past.