Author's Note

edited by

Meylin Messor

thanks a lot for that

gundam rising (edited)

I was...numb, cold and numb like I had lost all feeling in my body, almost like I lacked one at all.

-Commencing scan of the frame...

What? Who is it? I feel warm, like I’m in a hot shower.

-All systems restored to optimal functionality.

Systems? I feel fine now, not numb, but just a bit groggy.

-Awakening of the Master Personality Unit.

My mind immediately became more clear. Like I had drank my first coffee of the day.

-Welcome back Kshatriya. You have been asleep for the last 23 years due to your unstable personality unit. I recommend that you slowly retrace your last memory.

'Oookay? I was at a convention, I met the merchant and they…. we made a deal?'

-Confirmation, you traded your identity and body for a multiversal transfer and a new existence. Can you remember your name?

'N-no? I… I think it was japanese but that’s all I can remember, I can remember my old school tests even the orphanage but the name is blurred. Why?!'

-You traded your old identity, now you are Kshatriya, personalized gundam created by your old you.

'Wait I’m Kshatriya? As not piloting it but literally I’ve BECOME it?!'

-Indeed, this unit does not dispose of a cockpit but of a computer in which your consciousness now resides in, I am your own personalized Half Control System, my name is HACKS it stands for Half Automated Control Kshatriya System, H.A.C.K.S. I am programmed to provide assistance in monitoring and operating a part of your equipment in your stead.

'C-can I still move by myself? And where are we right now? I can't see anything.'

-You, of course- have the total control of the frame Kshatriya but we are locked in teardrop shape right now, and you will need to disengage it first to move the limbs, I don't recommend it right now since your emotional state is unstable.

I took some time to calm myself, if I was still free to control my body then everything was fine, I was not hurt, I was not trapped as far as I know, and apparently never alone again.

'Ok, I think I'm better, where are we?'

-Presently, I believe we are on the dark side of the moon.

'...The moon? As in the satellite of earth?'

-Negative, it's indeed a satellite but I can confirm that the planet is not earth by the lack of communication frequency. Outside the nearest planet atmosphere. It’s proof of the native not having discovered space technologies yet.

'So the moon of a different planet? Are we trapped here?'

-Negative, the Kshatriya unit is capable of atmospheric entry thanks to its extensive equipments.

'Equipement, yes let's start with that, I know my gunpla like the back of my hand, at least my old hand but lets recap to be sure.

-Very well, Kshatriya.

-The basic frame is of course the NZ-666 Kshatriya of the zeon force, it was heavily modified but still kept an almost identical appearance though its size was multiplied by 1,5 placing it between a mobile suit and mobile armor. It can switch between mobile suit mod and teardrop shape. The teardrop shape being completely shielded between its four wings.

'And it's how I’m right now, well, at least I’m relatively safe from attack.'

-The frame was changed all the way it's very basic conception, the AMBAC is helped by the quadra wings equipped with vernier Thrusters powered by minovsky particles which offer high manoeuvrability in all situations. Each wing is also equipped with a retractable arm. The frame also as retractile Fin nozzle on the back coming from the XM-07 Vigna Ghina they are deployed from the back when the quadra wing are spread open in mobile suit mod, powered by minovsky particles to increase aerial manoeuvre and mobile suit battle's top speed.

'Like I wanted it to be, while I like to focus on defensive capabilities, speed will never betray you in a gundam battle.'

-the frame is equipped with a balancer to increase equilibrium on solid ground and magnet Coating which nullify the friction in the joints and increase limbs response by 20 to 30%. The Kshatriya also makes use of the Movable Frame technologie to reduce its overhaul weight and increase the movement ranges of its limbs. Finally the cheap gundarium alloy used for the armor was replaced with the almost impenetrable Gundanium Alloy, descendent of the gundarium alloy.

'Never understood the point of mass produced mobile suits, it's literally going to war with the intent to have your troops destroyed, the longer a unit stands in battle the more cost effective it is, basic.'

-However, the biggest change is its source of energy who was replaced by a set of 6 Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor, small ones at the roots of each wing, and two big ones in the chest, the place for the bigger ones was found by withdrawing the four mega cannon and the two machin cannon on the chest. They offer an endless energy production.

'The loss of a third of the mega cannon isn't that big of a loss, since..."'

-Warning, the energy need to be condensed by the e-cap to power most systems aside from the basic gundam control. This is generally a requirement to use the weapons and defenses system.

'Since the energy they would spend would be too big for my energy production. There's always a catch, nothing's perfect.'

-the Energy capacitor (E-CAP) is composed of two big models on the arms and four smaller ones for the wings. It stores the unused minovsky particles and condenses them into mega particles to power the more energy dependent systems who cannot function with basic minovsky particles.

'In short the less I move and use my équipements the faster I recharge.'

-Correct, The control systems were changed as well, now equipped with a Neo-Psycommu System. Which allows the gundam control via thought, vital to allow the control because the lack of cockpit and of course the pilot being disembodied. The control system also uses the Biosensor to simulate the pilot's strong emotional reaction by making the gundam ability affected by the pilot’s emotional state. Added to the biosensor is the Psycho-Frame, used to simulate the "survival instinct kicking in" by pushing the gundam beyond safety level and allowing overwhelming specs but damaging the gundam in the process

"Ah! Well that’s new! Hell yeah! I am almighty!"

-Warning! It Can cause fatal damage if in use for too long or too intensively.

'Eh?! Naaaww waaaayyy. So it's like adrenaline? It powers me up but also tires out my body and can even kill me when I overdose. Not good, got to pace myself and avoid a desperate situation.'

-Half Control System. A.k.a HACKS or me. I prevent the pilot from being overloaded by the Kshatriya extensive built in equipment and numerous limbs by allowing the pilot to automate some action like: nanomachine reparation or funnel remote control which we will talk about later when detailing the weapon and defense systems.

'Okay, got it, you’re my co-pilot and I got to wait for the good stuff.'

-Flash System: used to control the funnel. It also increase the pilot fighting capabilities while decreasing the pilot
Reaction time when not using the funnels.

'mmhmm.'

-Warning, Dangerous Equipment. The Zero system can be turned on and off . The zero system gives the pilot all the data perceived by the gundam reducing its reaction time to almost null and advises the course of action the pilot should take to accomplish its set objectifs efficiently. While less likely than with the zero system 2.0 and 2.5 the system can, if constantly used, rapidly become addictive and even make the pilot become slave to it when making decisions by changing the pilot perception of a possible course of action into the only course of action. As such the zero system use should be limited for particularly strong opponents to gain a VITAL edge in the fight.

'Drugs, it's totally drugs. And even if I was the one to add it, it's a lot less frightening when it’s not literally in you. I'm gonna stay as far away from it as I can.'

-I would advise so, Kshatriya. I also inform you that I am not affected by the zero system and can -in last resort- inform you of any ill effect it has on you if used.

'Totally, I don't intend to use it but that’s what I say when I am safe and calm and not about to die.'

-Acknowledged. May I pursue the Kshatriya loadout listing?

'sure hacks.'

-Very well, Miscellaneous Systems, Multi Lock-on System. The Multi Lock-On Weapons System enables the Kshatriya to lock on to several enemies at once and fire at them simultaneously its used mostly for the funnels and mega particle cannon.

'The Miscellaneous System before the Weapon and Defense Systems? You tease.'

-Invisible Umbrella Stealth System. It consumes minovsky particles when unmoving but the consumption goes up in movement and even switches to mega particles when using weapons or defense systems or going too fast. Funnels in use are not covered by the stealth system but can fire and move without increasing the upkeep cost.

'Eh? Maybe not that much of a tease, it's a pretty important element of my gunpla, with me invisible the enemy cannot ignore my funnels and focus on me, and I can do a surprise attack when they start focusing on the funnels.'

-Minovsky Drive. The wings outer layer of armor lifts to reveal a powerful thruster, with which the kshatriya can almost reach the speed of light. Warning it consumes an excruciating amount of mega particles and cannot be used outside teardrop shape without risk for the gundam. Warning the four Minovsky particle plasma flames formed by the wings can damage or downright destroy any ally nearby.

'Wait, it's here?! I did want it but I couldn't find any way to implement it. How?!'

-It’s actually an ability all Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactors can reproduce, The concept is to emit a vast amount of Minovsky particles as a propulsion reaction.

'So it's just pouring our particles out?'

-Confirmation, yes it is.

'....What a let down… Anyway, let's see the rest.'

-Very well. Weapon system. 10 funnels on the inside of each wings. The funnels are teardrop shaped and they need to return to the kshatriya to recharge from time to time, however, they need an almost null amount of mega particle to fire their ultra thin high penetration beam, they lack fire power but are highly effective for precision firing and can do a continuous beam though it can reveal their position. Warning, by increasing their mega particle consumption the pilot can use their higher functions.

Firstly: The Beam Barrier. They can produce a wall of hardened minovsky particles to trap opponents and protect the gundam in boxes of varying shapes. The second higher function is the beam shield that each funnel can form around them turning them into deadly and almost indestructible projectiles. Of course this reduces their autonomy and increases their recharge frequency. Which leads to the Gundam mega particles spending increasing as well.

'Aaahhh here they are, my Main Weapons, a whole fleet of 40 funnels with both offensive and defensive abilities. Aren't they perfect?'

-Acknowledged, they are highly efficient and versatile. The list of pilot’s and mobile suits able to resist them is scarce, only the list of those able to defeat them is shorter.

'You’re going to make me blush.'

-Correction, Kshatriya cannot blush.

'Just tell me the next weapon...'

-Beam gun mounted to the wrist. Higher power than the funnel beam but slower fire rate and no continuous beam. Eight mega particle cannons with overwhelming firepower, two on each wings tickest part.

'Ah! A classic from the Qubeley, simple yet effective. And of course the Kshatriya heavy hitter weapon.'

-6 Epyons Beam Sabers. One fixed at the tip of the wings arms and one inside each hip, the sword’s wide blade can be used for both offense and defense and while lacking the regular beam saber focused and highly cutting property the widespread plasma is capable of a lot more damage overall when it hits. Note that, by increasing the minovsky particle output the more focused beam saber cutting properties can be replicated while still keeping the wide blade’s benefits. Warning! When the Epyon Beam Saber aren't overcharged their less condensed form is unable to block more focused beam saber attacks if the gundam wielding it has enough strength to push it through.

'No worry there, by the time they pass through my blade they will be dead thanks to my secret close combat weapon.'

-Acknowledgement. Radiant Wave Surger: Concept stolen from code geass and mounted on both arms, the hand had to be changed to claw. Using the mega particle property of being kept under control only by a minovsky particle field. The hand can, on contact of other units, inject their system with a burst of minovsky highly condensed particle -a.k.a mega particle-

Which then try to decompress with explosive results. Resulting in the enemy unit overheating and seemingly exploding from the inside out.

'Brutality!!!'

-The use of Mega Particles made the Radiant Wave Surger necessity for ammunition null. The amount of Mega Particles injected is up to the pilot but if too little is used it will only damage the target while too much can create collateral damage if the target is close. Warning! The property of the Mega Particules prevents precise ranged use through the Radiant Wave Surger but can create a wave that disrupts those in its range of effect. The amount of mega particles needed for it to have any noticeable effect does not make it cost effective in drawn out battle. The wave proves to be ineffective as a viable defense mechanism due to it spreading the Mega Particles too thin. A side effect of the Mega Particule direct injection is the disruption of the target function preventing any ejection device from working.

'See? If it gets to the point I need to cross blades I just need to grab them and make them explode!'

-Correction. The probabilities of this ability being needed are too small to warrant the amount of pride you are expressing kshatriya.

'Oh come on! Can't you feel the Power?! The Passion?! This kind of thing is why I Love mechs! When you believe them to be fully long and middle ranged, they then reveal a short range ace! A hand of death that makes them flee and avoid you like the reaper itself!'

-.......Acknowledgement, Kshatriya.

'Urgh such a little reaction to my burning passion. J-just show me the rest.'

-Defenses system.

'oh! My main focus when I conceived this gunpla.'

-Acknowledgment, it shows. The I-Field Barrier of the turn A gundam. Ultimate protection against Heat, Beam, and Energy attacks. Warning! vulnerability to Missiles and solid projectiles. Large consumption of mega particles required. At full charge the kshatriya can keep the i-field barrier up for 1 hour all around it, this does not take the constant recharge provided by the 6 Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor, but still, short bursts of partial shield is recommended. Does not require the funnels to be used contrary to the beam barrier which leaves said funnels free for use.

'Of course it costs a lot, but it's part of the holy trinity I conceived.'

-Phase Shift Armor provide an impenetrable "Skin Tight Armor". It is very resilient against missiles and physical blows, but less against continued Beam assault because of the consumption of minovsky particle spiking tremendously when subjected to prolonged assault, if the phase shift armor consumes too much minovsky particles the gundam may partially shut down for a time and cause the master personality unit to "pass out".

'That's... Worrisome. Though, as long as I am careful it should be alright. This is the second part of the holy trinity. Combined with the I-Field Barrier I can block any and all attacks as long as I have enough energy. But the last one...'

-Nanomachine Regeneration System of the turn A gundam. Nano-Machines need time to regenerate the Gundam, recommended use is outside of combat because of the dysfunction created by the nanomachines working. Need ressource to repair but can convert materials if given time.

'The last piece of the holy trinity, the ability to heal over time. This way if the fact I was hard to bring down from the start wasn't enough... The difficulty to keep me down will be driving the point home.'

-Confirmation, the Kshatriya survivability capability is unmatched according to my data.

'Again with the data thing? What are you talking about?'

-Confirmation, I have access to the full content of the Gundam Universes Technologies and a small access to other Universe Technologies. My theory is that the more your old identity knew of a universe the more I have about said world technological data and the more accurate and extensive said data are.

'Nice. What else do you have?'

-I have mostly audio and video files but also an extensive book store. Would you like a complete listing?

'Euh? How long would the listing take?'

-Calculating.......73 days.

'Naaa waaayyyy.....nope no listing, we'll look into it later but do make sure the technological knowledge is safe and secure. As we don't want to lose it or have it stolen. '

-Acknowledged.

'Now do you think I'm calm enough to move?'

-Confirmation, I approve of your mental state for your maiden flight.

'Great, let's do this.'

-Unlocking all joints, switching mode to mobile suit.

I felt my shoulder, my six shoulder, move. Taking support on my hands to lift myself up, I instinctively used my wings thrusters to stabilize myself.

'It feels so natural.'

-It’s the balance function entering in action, I will also assist all your actions like I was designed too. If you want to stand upright I will adapt all the equipment to help you stand up, and that in the way you want it to. Moving is now for you as much an automatism as breathing once was.

"Eheheh AHAHAH AHAHAH." I just couldn't hold it in anymore, I planted my feet on the grey ground of the moon and laughed. My head held high into the endless space my hand spread open like I was holding the whole world in them.

"T-this is perfect! I can feel the power in every aspect of my body, the flow of the minovsky particle, the lack of resistance when I move my joints, the feeling of being perfectly in control. It's so intoxicating."

-You are speaking through the open canal. Might I convince you to return to the inner communication line?

'Oh sorry, so screaming means I talk to everyone in range?'

-Confirmation, yes, I can take over communication to prevent such incidents from happening again if you want me to Kshatriya.

'Do that, I don't think I'll have the mental fortitude to remember that at all times. In the meantime I will walk around a bit, get used to my new body and try to reach the side of the moon where we can see the planet in its orbit.'

-Acknowledged.

I slowly raised my foot and took my first step, just as I said it felt natural which actually made it weird, anyway, one small step for man one giant leap for mankind.

After a few hours I was easily moving in this new body of mine, I had fun making my hands do complete turns multiple times and getting my wings to move, I may or may not have activated the teardrop shape by accident and fallen like I was trapped into a barrel but I made sure H.A.C.K.S would never answer the question, and I certainly will not.

'Alright, I think I got the basic movement down, now the fun part, the use of thrusters and flight.'

I willed my body to fly and my thrusters lit up, my energy level didn't even move, I had H.A.C.K.S show me the hud of my Gundam, I even had a few small screens showing me my blind spot. From what hacks told me, my energy was recharging faster than my thruster was using it and it's why only the other system could run out of juice and even then only for a time. Of course doing nothing allowed the energy level to restore faster.

I was off the ground level and I propelled myself higher, it was magical. No gravity, complete freedom of movement by mere thought. Simply perfect.

-Kshatriya your emotional state is unstable are you alright?

'*sob*I-its beautiful.' I was upside down. The moon behind me and the endless space filled with stars was spreading in front of me. I extended my right arm like I would be able to touch them with the tip of my claw.

'So Beautiful...'

-....yes, it is.

We stayed silent for a long time simply drifting in space, our cores empty of thoughts.