It was crazy. That was the only word Verline could come up with to describe what had just happened. She had a system, an AI companion, and she was in another world entirely. The adrenaline from her first fight was still coursing through her veins, leaving her nerves shot and her body trembling. Seeking a moment of solitude, she landed her makeshift rig on a small, deserted island, the soft sand a welcome change from the chaos she had just left behind. She collapsed to the ground, her chest heaving as she tried to catch her breath.
"Man, that was crazy," she whispered, her voice still shaky. "Ai, can you tell me about this world?"
A calm, synthesized voice responded in her mind. [Understood. You are in a world called Muv-Luv, where humanity is being invaded by aliens known as the BETA. To combat them, humanity created the TSF, "Tactical Surface Fighters."]
"So, humanity is pretty much done for," she said, a grim chuckle escaping her lips. The AI didn't respond, so she shifted the topic. "Tell me about my system."
[Killing BETA, humans, or anything else will give you money, which you can spend to buy upgrades or more powerful mobile suits. You can also summon soldiers to fight for you.]
"Okay, so how much did I earn earlier?" she asked, and a translucent window appeared before her eyes, listing her earnings.
[Tank Class Killed: 5 (1 Tank Class = 500)
Soldier Class Killed: 3 (1 Soldier Class = 300)
Warrior Class Killed: 2 (1 Warrior Class = 200)
Total: 2,800]
"Mhm, how much for a new mobile suit?" she wondered aloud. The shop menu immediately appeared.
[Shop]
[Zimmad Mobile Suits]
[Zeonic Mobile Suits]
[MIP Mobile Armor and Mobile Suits]
"Wow, okay. Zimmad," she said, tapping the option. A new list materialized.
[Dom Series]
[Gouf Series]
[Gyan Series]
[Aquatic Mobile Suits]
"Hmm, Dom series sounds good." Another tap, and the options narrowed further.
[Gouf Test Prototype]
[Prototype Dom]
[Dom]
[Etc...]
She chose the Dom, and a detailed stat window appeared. It was all there: the HP, the equipment, and the skills. Jet Stream Attack, The Three Black Tri-Stars, and Sieg Zeon.
[Dom
HP: 200,000
Sub HP:
Head: 1,000
Leg: 2,000
Thrusters: 2,000
Equipment:
Giant Bazooka
Heat Saber
Scattering Beam Cannon
Skills:
Jet Stream Attack: Summon two Doms to perform the Jet Stream Attack. When the attack finishes, the two Doms disappear.
The Three Black Tri-Stars: Summon three Doms with the skills of the original Black Tri-Stars.
Sieg Zeon: When activated, the unit gains a boost to all stats at the cost of overheating. This can only be removed by resting or restarting the systems, which will make you go to sleep depending on the damage when overheated. It can also be removed by drinking coolant.]
[cost 1,00,000]
"Wow, that's very detailed, and it seems I have skills, too... Hmm, hey, can you show me the detailed version of my stats?" she asked. A new window, this one more comprehensive than the last, appeared.
[Name: Verline
Race: MS Girl
Sub-Race: Zudah
HP: 95,000
Sub HP:
Head: 1,000
Leg: 1,000
Thrusters: 5,000
Power: 97%
Fuel: 100%
Ammo: 100%
Equipment:
Zaku Machine Gun
Zaku Bazooka
Heat Hawk
Sturmfaust (2x)
Shield
Foldable Spike
Skills:
Assault Booster: This skill further enhances the Zudah's mobility by increasing its boost speed and duration.
Emergency Evasion Controller: This skill allows for a quick dodge maneuver, helping the Zudah evade enemy attacks and reposition itself. Can be switched to automatic or manual.
High Performance Balancer: This skill enables the Zudah to boost its close combat skill, allowing for more fluid and effective combat maneuvers.
Forced Injector: This skill allows the Zudah to quickly accelerate and decelerate, making it a formidable close-quarters combatant.
Maneuver Armor: This skill reduces the stun duration caused by enemy attacks, allowing the Zudah to better withstand damage.
Sieg Zeon: When activated, the unit gains a boost to all stats at the cost of overheating. This can only be removed by resting or restarting the systems, which will make you go to sleep depending on the damage when overheated. It can also be removed by drinking coolant.
Auxiliary Skills:
Zeon Failed Mobile Suit: Gives a buff to any prototype mobile suits (active at all times).
Jean-Luc Duvall's Last Stand: Gives any mobile suit a buff (active in a last stand).
Zimmad's First Mobile Suit: Gives buffs to any Zimmad-created mobile suits (active at all times).]
"Damn, that's a lot! The Dom only has three, and why do I have like, nine?" she exclaimed.
[Answer: Your mobile suit has been upgraded to give you a head start, but only in skills. For your stats, you will have to upgrade those on your own.]
"Wow! But then again, it's nice to have a head start." She had a sudden thought. "So... do I also have insane storage power?" She waited, and the system responded instantly.
[Store All Equipment?]
[Yes] [No]
"Jackpot!" she said, a wide grin spreading across her face. "Good to know I have a storage system, so I'll have no problem with carrying things."
Verline stood up, feeling a newfound confidence. She looked out at the vast ocean, a determined glint in her eyes. "This world will witness the power of Zeon and these mobile suits!"
"Wait, I haven't even checked myself out yet," she said, looking for a reflective surface. The cockpit glass served as a perfect mirror. She saw a woman with short black hair and a sleek black suit with the Zeon logo patched on the left breast pocket.
"Dang, I look good," she said, admiring her reflection.
Her thoughts turned to her new identity. "I almost forgot, how do I use the mobile suit? Can I summon the giant mobile suit, or can I... wait, I'm an MS girl. Does that mean I am the mobile suit?" She tried to remember something from her past life.
"Ah, yes, the game I played before, Azur Lane. If it's the same, then I can summon it like a rigging!" she finally remembered.
"So, if I can summon it like a rigging, same as the ship girls, then if I think about the mobile suit, then imagine it becoming me, then..."
She closed her eyes, concentrating. When she opened them again, the Zudah's head had formed around her own, acting like a helmet with an advanced HUD display. The Saturn engine was strapped to her back, and she felt a powerful hum of energy. She was a Zudah, but human.
"Well, I ain't complaining!" she said, admiring at her new form.