The battle with the Innovade that called themselves Innovators had ended. The Ptolemy members didn’t know whether the distortion in the world could be redressed with this. If distortion remains and if another war starts in the world they will have to intervene again. The members of Celestial Being have survived until now because there is a meaning in being a deterrent to war.
“At any rate…” said the organizations chief mechanic Ian, letting out a large sigh.
Many of the Gundams had been damaged in the final battle, thus making it necessary to develop replacement Gundams. However, they lacked the funds and materials to do so. When the first Gundams were created, Veda had prepared the raw materials and parts immediately. With a backing from the Wang family, there was hardly a need to worry about the capitalist side of things since they were able to make a comeback from the fight against the United Nations Forces.
That’s all laughed at now.
If he used Tieria, who merged with Veda, to produce funds via stock manipulation it would be too conspicuous and they’d be reduced to nothing more than a “mere criminal organization.” Although it is a crime for a secret organization to possess military power, perhaps they don’t have to worry about that now…
Ian was now facing two conflicting points that people always disagree over---ideals and reality. The repair of the Gundams was progressing from three directions. The first involves a project taking place at Jupiter. It’s related to Setsuna awakening as an Innovator, something indispensable for the organization, yet obviously something that will take time. Jupiter is rather far away, after all. The second involves the progressing development of the new Gundams, which is Ian’s responsibility. He chose to remain in the Earth Sphere, so the reason behind his exasperation is due to the lateness. The third, if put bluntly, involved “getting it done no matter what” since the development project got started late.
Fortunately for them, the support organization of Celestial Being, Fereshte, was in possession of a great deal of raw materials after the battle with the UN Forces. Before Veda was seized by the enemy and the UN Forces appeared at the hidden supply bases in various locations, a great deal of the supply materials was secured. Among them were also spare parts for the Gundams. Those were also fully utilized in the final battle with the Innovade, but there are still some parts left to be used. A few things could be used for the new Gundams and the old units could be repaired to appear launch-ready with a little "creative tinkering."
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"00 Gundam, Seven Sword/G activation confirmed," reported Sherilyn somewhat excitedly as she monitored the unit. Having also taken part in the development of the unit, there was no doubt that it would operate. While looking at the monitor, the Gundam flies through space, emitting a blue light.
The monitored unit was based on a unit called the 00 Seven Sword. Without combining with the 0 Raiser in order to activate the Twin Drive system, the entire unit is instead outfitted with an excessive sword. A stabilization device drive equivalent to being equipped with the 0 Raiser is loaded onto one of the swords, the GN Buster Sword II mounted on the left shoulder. However, it isn't possible to utilize the Twin Drives. Only a single drive transplanted from one of the other units was currently installed on the 00. A GN Condenser was hastily built and loaded instead of the Twin Drive in another drive space. As a result, it succeeded in activating, but Trans-Am is impossible. Particle mass was also limited.
"As I suspected, the Twin Drive system is very difficult to deal with." said Ian making a displeased face.
This time, their main focus is to test the new weaponry by activating it for the first time. If only the 00 could move, then it would function enough as a deterrent in the world. But they'd be lucky to get it to even operate.
"Setsuna, let's have a look at the firing ability. First, test out the long GN Sword II and then the GN Sword II Blaster!"
"Understood," replied the Meister Setsuna according to Ian's instructions.
The long GN Sword II was a sword included in the Seven Sword, yet it also functions as a gun. First, its efficiency is confirmed by testing the new equipment then the performances are compared.
The trigger was pulled. A straight flash from the GN Sword II accurately destroyed the target asteroid.
“Excellent! Next.”
Next, the newly designed GN Sword II Blaster is tested. A slight tension runs through those who are present. The 00 set up the GN Sword II Blaster in place of the long GN Sword II.
"The enemy..." It was sudden, but Setsuna noticed it first. Neither Ian nor Sherilyn knew what he said at first because he was too quiet.
"It's possible he saw the beam from earlier. I'll eliminate him."
It was unusual for the military to be in this sector. Contact was coincidental. Although the unit wasn't in perfect condition, they had no choice but to trust in Setsuna. The enemy was at a distance, so surely the new equipment would be useful.
Setsuna pulls the trigger at the approaching GN-X III. Compressed particles were released from the barrel, continuously hitting the target. While firing at the target, the distance shortened. The enemy was using a red unit from the disbanded A-LAWS. It's possible that this individual was among those who ignored the Federation's decision to disband.
The battle ended very easily.
The GN Sword Blaster II demonstrated adequate efficiency despite the test in actual combat not being anticipated. However, Ian's face was still grim.
"Normally, I should make you push the limits of its performance, but just as I suspected, the Twin Drive is necessary," said Ian, knowing full well he was asking for something that wasn't there. But it was regrettable to not perform his best as a mechanic. The GN Sword II Blaster, unlike other equipment, is adjusted for Setsuna, who is an Innovator. If its abilities can be safely demonstrated, then its possibilities are infinite. Limited combat is possible, but Ian was well aware that the development of the new models needed to be sped up.