Jason "Phoenix" Diabolus | Squad Sigma Pilot
"Couldn't agree more sarge, Stubby is getting what's coming." Jason said into the comms as his hands flew over the commands for Ribasu once more. This time an armor-piercing shell fell into place, starting to spin as Jason charged a half-power shot. Figuring that it would do more damage than a light shot and get fired off sooner. His target? Dead center on the mystery Cruxi with the stubby arms.
"Once I get the stubby one offline, I can shift focus to that crystal if needed, Sarge. Ribasu's got a hell of a punch, combined with some of the others we just might take it down." He said, by way of suggestion for their next tactic even as he unleashed a volley of missiles towards the stubby unit. Thankful now for the targeting computer that had come with the pack, allowing him to fire more than one weapon in quick succession. As the shots went along their way, Jason scanned the battlefield. So far they'd only managed to dismantle a single sniper unit, even with the shields thrown up before them the boy doubted they'd be able to hold off a full barrage. They needed to focus on the other units opposite them as well, although he thought that getting the repair units out of the way first would be better. He'd prefer not to get into a battle of attrition when the enemy could just get back up and go back to fighting.
Hitting his fist on the side of his cockpit twice, as if in a move to signal somebody's attention on the other side; Jason spoke with the comms off.
"Paying attention, Ribasu? Want to help me figure out the answer here?" He asked, not expecting an answer from the machine. Still, he figured on some level that the mech was partially alive, after all they'd been through... Ribasu had to be. Focusing back on the way the enemy was arrayed before them, he started to figure out a possible plan. If they could get explosive rounds in on those turrets, it might also weaken the snipers. That'd likely lighten the counter-fire they would no doubt receive. Although... he wasn't sure how long he wanted to leave the crystal out in the open. The power from its blast had been so intense, he could tell even from here. Not good. Then there was the problem of the mini-mists. Perhaps explosive shots on them? Since they seemed to be sticking nearby the crystal. Powerful enough AoE bursts might be able to damage both, with an overlap of shields between Blackstar and Paladin they might also have a better chance holding back its counter. That left another possibility, although the turrets and war machines would definitely be alerted to their presence. Still, that crystal and mists seemed like the biggest threat. He'd make that suggestion later, for now, he had a present waiting for stubby.
"Thanks for the help, buddy." He said, patting the cockpit.
The moment the light turned green on his display, notifying him that the shot was ready to fire, Jason pulled the trigger. The railgun shot that had been charging fired with resounding shudder throughout the machine, thrusters firing along the back of the machine to keep it in place.
"Hope it hurts, you son of a bitch." He said simply, waiting for the results of his attack.
TL:DR
- Ribasu engaging the Mystery Unit in Square E3
- Volley of Missiles fired while half-charge of Railgun was achieved
- Railgun fired, armorpiercing shot
- Jason trying to figure out a strategy to engage, speaking to Ribasu a bit