[b]Endian[/b]

The Machina commander worked quickly, text scrolling past her vision as she wirelessly interfaced with the sealed off networks, attempting to pry them open. It was difficult work though, if only because she had to be cautious of potential traps and the like. It would not do to infect herself with a demonic virus while trying to repair the damage that they had done to the Elicitor. 

At the same time there was plenty of stuff vying for her attention. For example, the demons who had infiltrated the ship and were headed towards the cargo hold where the treasure was located. The controlled Machina were making themselves a nuisance as well, attacking loyal Machina and smashing what systems they could reach to aid the infiltrators. 

Endian had to work quickly, and she focused in on what was most important in this fight, to complete the mission. Internal defenses were needed to keep the Demons away from the Treasure, which was the important part of this mission. If they couldn't succeed, they would all suffer for it.

With a few quick commands at the end of a long process of hacking the internal defenses were freed from demonic control. She hardly needed to issue orders though, as one of the demons hijacked the comms to speak herself. There had to be an ulterior agenda, but for the moment Endian could not tell what that was. 

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Outside, automated commands were issued, and guns fired. Radar sweeps flew out before guns retargeted and fired, providing covering fire for Grafdakka even with a casual disregard for the wellbeing of the giant. He knew what he was doing, and any systems he needed would be made available for him. 

Other batteries locked on and fired, missile launchers emptying their payloads in barrages that honed in on the arranged angels undertaking their bombardments, threading the needle of the tunnel that had been entered to soar into the sky. This might not prevent the bombardment that was coming in its entirety, but they could certainly well try. Any damage avoided was good for the Machina
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Back inside, internal defenses activated, once opened doors slamming shut again and reinforced as electrical currents were run through them to activate armor that would make punching through harder. Internally placed turrets perked back to life and began to fire at designated targets, proving deterrents and nuisances that would serve to buy the Machina time. This would include the demons as targets, autocannons hammering away at the Oni, demons and the others as they advanced.

In the meanwhile Endian issued her own orders. '[i]Defend the Treasure at all costs. Failure is not an option.'[/i] Here in the Nexus death was cheap. The humans would would be rewarded for their sacrifice when the time came. As for herself, she finished what she was doing and turned on her heels, heading towards the cargo hold to intervene personally. They did not have much time. 

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