SOS.

Warning: Possible transmission detected. Source: Repeating pattern of white noise.
What? Can you pinpoint it?

Processing: …Negative. Signal strength too low to pinpoint. Long range scanning required.
We'd better tell Kolivan. I think as I turn back to the camp.

"Diego?" Celestia asks me, confused at my sudden change of direction.
Voltron, can you inform her please?

Response: Of course.

"Notice: A possible signal is being transmitted under guise of universal white noise. User wishes to inform commander Kolivan." Voltron says.

"A signal? Do you think it could be the Galra?"

~~No. …Wait a minute.~~ I stop as I have a vague flashback of a Legendary Defender episode.
Hidden message… transmitted to look like background noise… was once used by the Blades of Marmora! We have to find Kolivan, now! I think as I begin running.

"Diego?!" Celestia yells as she flies after me.

"Response: No time to explain. Must find commander Kolivan." Voltron says quickly. I see Kolivan in the corner of my eye.

~~Kolivan!~~ I shout. He turns to me.

"Diego? What is it?" He asks me.

~~Voltron picked up what I think is a transmission. It's being broadcast to look like universal background noise.~~ I explain. Kolivan looks at me with surprise.

"That is an old method of relaying messages the Blades used to use." Kolivan says.

~~Exactly. I don't know how to decode it so I came looking for you.~~

"Does Voltron have a way to display the message?" Kolivan asks me.

Response: Affirmative.

~~He does.~~ I answer.

"Then let's get you to our ship." Kolivan says.

Six minutes later, I stand in front of the main computer terminal of Kolivan's ship, my hand on the control panel.
I did not know you could access technology like this.

Response: You never asked.
Fair.

"Send… help. Base… discovered. Escape… not possible. Under fire. Heavy bombardment. Base… Oscil… Lima… Kilos. And then it repeats." Kolivan slowly deciphers.

"Oscil Lima Kilos is the Olkarion base. The Galra have never been able to conquer them before." Yarak states.

~~First time for everything. We need to get there, now.~~

"That is impossible. This transmission must be quintants old. Olkarion and Oscil Lima Kilos would be under Galra control by now." Kolivan says.

~~Then we seize it back.~~

"How? It would take our fastest ship Vargas or even a quintant to get there." Kolivan says.

~~I'm faster than most ships.~~

"You cannot take an entire occupation by yourself." Kolivan refutes.

~~Then send a transmission to send backup to Olkarion. I'll do the preliminary assault and when backup arrives, we drive out the Galra.~~

"A transmission would take just as long to get there."

Suggestion: Voltron can act as signal transmitter.
What do you mean? I think, holding up a hand for silence.

Response: Voltron can carry prerecorded message for Blade transmission. Then, when user arrives in Galran space, user can use signal cannon plus encrypted frequency to message other Blades of Marmora forces. Voltron explains.
Good idea partner!

~~Voltron says I can act as a transmitter, sending a recording of you ordering Blades to Olkarion, if they're not already there. After that, I can rally them against the occupation forces on Olkarion.~~

"Hmm. Yes, that may work. I give orders to the Blades in the neighbouring systems to head to Olkarion with orders to expect a white mechanoid with a high quintessence signature.

Then from there, you can destroy the main forces while the Blades secure the populace and sabotage Galra encampments." Kolivan devises.

~~Then let's get to it. Kolivan, I'm about to begin recording. You ready?~~

"Yes." Kolivan nods. I point at him as Voltron begins recording. "Attention, Blades of Marmora. You are tasked with assisting one of our new allies, a white mechanoid in eliminating the occupation forces on Olkarion.

The mechanoid has the means to directly combat a large scale Galran force. You are assigned with liberation protocols while he deals with the main forces. Do not be fooled by his size, he is very powerful.

I am assigning this mission priority Gamma. All Blades forces in one parsec of Olkarion are tasked with immediate response to this order." Kolivan commands as I finish recording.

~~Perfect. Now I just need a Blades communication frequency.~~ I say, Kolivan giving me his communication frequency. I make my way out of the ship. ~~Tell the princesses and the captains why I'm gone. Hopefully, you'll see me in less than a movement from now.~~

"Good luck."

~~Thanks. I'll need it.~~ I say as I head to the exit. Making my way outside, I merge my Bayard with my wings, forming my super-wings. Without hesitation, I launch into space, immediately dematerialising. Flying as fast as I can, I make my way to where the hidden signal is getting stronger and stronger from, preparing for what may be my most difficult fight yet.

Half a varga later, I rematerialise.
Voltron, send the message.

Registered: Sending.

Voltron forms the signal cannon from my super-wings, dispersing the signal into space.
Alright, can you locate Olkarion?

Response: Scanning… Signal source detected. Planet Olkarion location found. Query: Engage super-wings? Voltron asks.

~~Affirmative.~~

Registered: Reforming super-wings. Voltron says, sending us straight at Olkarion. A dobosh later, Voltron stops.

Notice: Receiving encrypted message. Encryption: Marmoran. Voltron reports.

~~Play it.~~

«Attention mechanoid. We have received orders from our leader that you will help us on our mission. Can you validate?» A female voice questions.

~~Respond.~~

«Response: Affirmative. Commander Kolivan has given orders that all Blades of Marmora within one parsec of planet Olkarion are to assist with liberation of said planet from Galra forces and sabotage of Galran placements.» Voltron responds as we resume flight.

«Good. We've been trying to free Olkarion ourselves but they've set up a planet wide particle barrier. We can't get in.» The woman says.
Depending on how strong the barrier is, we should be able to breach it. Tell them to halt their attacks and prepare to engage. I order.

Response: Affirmative.

«Attention: Blades forces: Withdraw attack on particle barrier and prepare to engage.» Voltron orders.

«What? How are we going to engage them if we stop our attacks?» The woman asks.

«Answer: User shall breach particle barrier. Blades forces: Prepare to engage retaliation.» Voltron says as we arrive at Olkarion, seeing a handful of large ships battling each other.

One side focusing on protecting the large purple shield around the mountainous planet, the other fighting against it and trying to damage the shield.

«Fine. The only reason I trust you is because I'm under orders and the quintessence we're detecting from you is off the charts. Don't disappoint.» The woman begrudgingly says.

«Response: We won't.» Voltron says as I deform my super-wings and form my laser cannon in my hand. The Galra ships start to notice us, now aiming to shoot me out of the sky.

I deftly dodge their lasers as I approach one of the ships guarding the barrier. I fire my cannon, blasting a hole through the ship as I continue, flying through said hole.

«…Quiznak. The commander definitely wasn't lying. We're ready when you are.» The woman awes before becoming steeled.
Amazing what a small display of power can do to inspire people. I think as I fire at the barrier, creating cracks. Unfortunately, I'm distracted as a fighter crashes into me.

~~Hey! I'm busy here!~~ I say as I form my gatling gun, shredding the platoons coming at me. Suddenly, the Blades ships focus their fire completely on the Galran spaceships, drawing their attention away from me.
Wait, idea. I think as I suddenly fly upwards. Let's hit two hard places with one rock! I think as I crash into one of the Galran ships, adding insult to injury as I intensify the impact with a hit from my giant mace.

Using the ship as a makeshift springboard, I charge back at the barrier, mace raised and ready. I crash into the barrier mace first, heavily cracking it but not breaking it.

~~One more then!~~ I say as I repeat the combo, crashing into the previous Galran ship and hitting it as I jump back at the barrier. Spinning like a saw, I slam my mace down on the barrier, destroying it.

«Attention: Blades forces: Charge!» Voltron declares as I continue down through the planet's atmosphere. As I fly down to the planet, I see a large amount of towers dotting the landscape. They look familiar.

~~Voltron. Report.~~

Report: Multiple Galra bastion towers detected. Capabilities: Able to fire powerful large energy projectiles, capable of destroying incoming infantry at a rapid pace. Recommendation: Search and destroy. Voltron reports, sounding excited again.

~~I love the way you think, partner!~~

Engage!

Diego begins his transformation, growing to his true size again. Diego forms his shoulder cannon, taking aim at dozens of bastion towers.

«Quiznak! What in Lotarius's name are you?!» The woman from before shouts, gobsmacked. Diego fires his cannon, destroying ten of the bastion cannons. Noticing that beam weapons seem to not do as much damage as expected, he switches to his leg missile launchers, toppling seven towers with the six missiles.

Diego now realises that more basic weapons will be more effective and forms his sword, assembling his shield as his launchers form more missiles. Charge forward, he blocks one of the three pointed spinning energy stars from a bastion, echoing it back afterwards and destroying a cannon with its own projectile.

So he continues, slicing down towers and echoing their blasts back at them as the Blades start landing on the planet's surface. Soon enough, all the towers shut down, the Blades having sabotaged the control centre.

«Alright. That's the bastions taken care of. We're not out of the nebula yet though. The Galra are starting to deploy their ground ships and we've detected more ships approaching from space.

We just need to reactivate the Olkaran defence network and we'll be done. Once it's up and running, the planet will be able to protect itself, with help from the blades.» The woman says. «I'm general Troda. Do you have a designation?» She asks.

«Response: Designation: Voltron.» Diego introduces himself, deciding not to add his user's name.

«Alright then Voltron. Let's kick these Galra off this planet.» Troda says.

«Response: Affirmative.» Voltron says.

Ships begin forming attack formations, firing at Diego. He blocks by activating his Quintessence engine, sucking up the Galras weapons fire and even one of their bastion towers, converting it all into energy.

DISCHARGE.

Diego fires one of his hand lasers, the massive singular beam eviscerating the ground ships. Suddenly laser fire begins raining down on the surface, coming from space. Replacing his wings, Diego flies up to them, forming his scimitar. He slices through the ships, blowing up their pieces afterwards.

Voltron then detects multiple energy signatures around him, the final Galra ship being destroyed by satellite fire.

«Olkaran defence network back online. We did it!» Troda shouts. Diego detransforms.

Disengage.

~~Phew. That was awesome! How's our power looking?~~

Response: 63% Voltron replies.

~~63? Wow, we're not even halfway! If I had fought this hard a while back, I'd be half dead from the exhaustion.~~

Conclusion: User has grown. Voltron says. I can almost feel myself smiling.

~~That we have. Now, let's go check that everything is good on the surface.~~ I say, flying back down.

Author's Note

I liked this chapter. Unfortunately, I'll be going on a trip on Monday, for two weeks (until the end of January). So, the next chapter is going to be delayed because of it. In response to that, I am putting this story on a temporary Hiatus.

See you th-