The request

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[Locked, non-interactive.]

"Shit! FightSaber was already lagging behind, and now that my sword is destroyed... I can't save anyone like this! To be able to protect my friends, to do that - I'll need to work hard to get my own, up to date machine."

"Yeah! It's time to do this! I'll show you guys what I can do yet."

[The actual post you can respond to:]

Something's not right with Unity Group bases. Resources distributed towards unit maintenance and repairs trickled to bare necessities, the quality of food served in mess halls took a noticeable hit, even water in the showers is measured now! What the heck is going on? The man responsible for support has the answers.


"Gavin requested a new unit for himself and somehow, the request was approved. The thing is, we're covering expenses related to its construction, and since it's supposed to roll out fast, it's not cheap. I'm cutting costs where I can just so UG stays afloat."

Logistics Specialist Dirchs looks exasperated. Not by this question, but by the situation.

"And before you ask, no I don't like it either. Just hang in there. This is not a permanent setup. It'll pass soon... I hope."

Comments

[srwu_mods]

"Probably at the same place where we got Fight- and ShotSaber from."

[actuallyselfish]

"But if we're bankrolling the materials for construction, can we follow the paper trail and figure out where this thing's being built?"

[srwu_mods]

"Technically yes. But now you have to ask yourself the question: why do something like that, and is it good enough a reason to risk getting caught?"

[actuallyselfish]

Dido rubs the back of her head. "Well...let me lob two questions back at you: don't you think there's something awfully sinister about Loni's mysterious, all-powerful uncle? And wouldn't it save lives and fortunes if, for once, we could spot one of those sudden disasters ahead of time?"

[srwu_mods]

"Are you saying he's behind the Lady's Good Men?"

[actuallyselfish]

"I really don't want to believe that." Dido says hastily. "Because, that would mean he set up an entire evil, city-wrecking cult army to terrorize the world just so his nephew could be a hero?"

She shudders. "No thanks. No, I think this uncle fellow's too practical for that. He's just...milking an existing threat for all it's worth. And if it suits his aims, he'd toss us under the bus in a jiffy."