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Black Knights airship, Ikaruga. Zero and C.C. made their way toward the bridge, while Kallen got out of the Guren.

Zero: If Alistair can handle the Enclave forces attacking the Vermillion City, we can deal with the Eunuchs and Last Battalion.
C.C.: It's going to be a warzone, out here.
Zero: It won't last a day.
C.C.: Hopefully. By the way, it seems like Schneizel has his own task force at his disposal, rather than the army he brought with him.
Zero: He's got a way with words. And, he's been helping out, time and again. Must be keeping up appearances, again.
C.C.: What do you mean, "again"?
Zero: One time, he goes to America, when Britannia still held the rights to it, and when he comes back, his aide's dead, and Schneizel is a new man.
C.C.: Guess he'll have to properly join up, soon enough.
Zero: Yeah. Hope Alistair's doing alright.

Meanwhile, aboard the Yatagarasu, Alistair and numerous other pilots began preparing to fight off the Enclave and defend the city.

Alistair: Everyone, keep a cool head! Most of you recall the Enclave's antics, years ago, and they'll pull that crap, again. Deep breaths, and your aim will be true.
Miharu Dojima: Hi, Alistair!
Alistair: Hi, Miharu! Now-

Alistair took some steps back and saw Miharu, near the S-850.

Alistair: Miharu?!
Miharu: I'll be taking over, as pilot of the S-850. Took some piloting lessons, and I think I can do it!
Alistair: Hold on, how are you here?!
Kanda: To be fair, she got a pretty high kill count, among the normal units.
Alistair: Still...
Miharu: I'm 14, now, Alistair. Much like how you're 17. Sorry for missing your birthday. Anyway, thanks toy you, I got to reunite with my parents, and I aim to help you, until this crisis is over.
Alistair: (pauses) Please, be safe, out there.
Miharu: Trust me. I've learned plenty. Also, the targeting program's been updated.
Alistair: General!
Yoshitsune: Let's see... Shotguns, check. Ooh! Sniper rifle! That's a check. And...SMGs. All loaded up!
Alistair: Prepare to move out! Any word on Seth?
General Chase: Still aboard the Ikaruga, along with the Nexus.
Alistair: It oughta give Zero the edge he needs, to take out the guys headed his way.

Back at the Ikaruga, mass produced Akatsuki's and Burais escorted the ship as it moved forward, then stopped as the Black Knights saw something on the horizon.

Zero: Looks like an army of Gun-Ru units, big shock, some Panzer Hummels and...a pyramid?
Diethard: It's a mobile fortress, Zero. No known pyramid has guns on it.
Zero: Very fair. Though, I think the Eunuchs are staining that thing's reputation.

At the hangar, Kallen took a drink of water, after putting on her Black Knights jacket.

Zero: (over radio) Kallen, is the Guren all fueled up?
Kallen: Yeah, I'm preparing to head out.

As Kallen went over to the Guren, she felt her consciousness fade as electricity coursed through her. As Kallen collapsed, a Civility cyborg uncloaked itself, holding a tazer.

Back at the bridge, Zero sat in his seat, observing the Eunuchs' forces, then saw the Guren take off.

Zero: Uh... Hey, Kallen? You're feeling pretty eager, I take it? It's a little early, to start fighting. (pauses) Kallen?
Tamaki: We've been infiltrated!
Zero: What?!
Diethard: Checking footage, now. (pauses) How the hell did he get in here?! When?!
Zero: A cyborg, I take it?
Diethard: That's what kidnapped Kallen, yes!
Zero: (thinking) Way to be a dick, Hawking.
Ichijuku Hinata: We're being hailed!
Zero: (out loud) By who?
Mutsuki Minase: Checking signal... It's the Yorktown!
Ohgi: It's here?!
Ayame Futaba: No, it's not nearby!
Zero: On screen.

The main screen turned on, showing Sears in his seat, aboard the Yorktown.

Sears: Hello, Zero. I assume you witnessed our tactics, in action?
Zero: You mean, kidnapping Alistair's girlfriend? Once he finds out, you're in for hell. Again.
Sears: Ever the defiant fool, are you? Are you planning on taking Kallen Kozuki back, from us?
Zero: You're god damn right.
Sears: Then, the negotiations are worthless. You have officially wasted my time, Black Knights. (screen shuts down)
Diethard: Zero, we can't possibly rescue Kallen, under these circumstances!
Zero: You do realize that if we give up on her, Alistair will make a tidal wave of heads, rolling across the continent, right?
Diethard: I'm not saying that. I'm saying that it's going to be very, very hard. Also, there are forces comprised of the weakest Knightmares known to man, and the Yorktown, which is still out there.
Zero: We multitask. Kallen may have been our best pilot, but she isn't our only ace.
Rakshata: (looks at phone) Whew... Good to know that's in good hands.
Zero: What's that, now?
Rakshata: Well, the Guren wasn't the only Knightmare we made. There's another one. But, with less versatility, and more for someone like it's current pilot.
Zero: (pauses) Xingke?
Rakshata: Xingke.
Zero: Ohgi? Label the status of the forces attacking the Vermillion City as "boned".
Ohgi: Can do.
Rakshata: Also, the new outfits are in. Get them while you're able.
Zero: I will. When the Shinkiro is needed. Seth?
Ohgi: He's already in the Gawain Nexus.

Back at the Vermillion City, the Tokyo Mavericks commenced their defense of the city, Knightmares charging at the oncoming Enclave forces.

Alpha: There's not a chance in hell that I'm letting you make any more people suffer! Miharu, I'm with you!
Miharu: Got it, Alpha. Alistair, you having fun with that sniper rifle?
Yoshtisune: I think the results speak for him.

The Yoshitsune stood on top of the Yatagarasu, shooting at the Enclave units with its sniper rifle, hitting with every shot.

Alistair: Miharu! Take some shots at the mobile fortress!
Miharu: Can do! Whoever's got the weaponry for this, join in!

The S-850 pulled out its light machine gun and fired at the Enclave mobile fortress, aided by some cannon, rocket and missile fire, from Sutherlands and Burais. The attack damaged the fortress, and the Mavericks Knightmares put aside their heavy weaponry, switching back to their normal weapons.

Alistair: Nicely done! Keep on moving, don't let up! Miharu, up ahead!
Miharu: I see him!

The S-850 launched its Slash Harkens at an Enclave Sutherland, imbedding them in the cockpit, then leaped past it and used the wires to slice off the Sutherland's arms, as the Harkens were retracted. Ranger Jericho's Sutherland plunged its sword into the Enclave Sutherland's cockpit.

Ranger Jericho: (laughs) That was perfect timing! That was awesome! (Enclave Sutherland explodes)
Miharu: I'm glad we got those swords and axes from the Primebloods.
Ranger Jericho: I wish I had the chance to pound their faces to a pulp! I guess I'll settle for getting payback on these assholes, by blowing them sky high!

The Omoikane, Tenkai and Koga Saburo entered combat with several Enclave Knightmares, utilizing their weapons to destroy them, quickly.

Guilford: Seems like they're tougher than the normal model.
Darlton: Definitely. And, they've taken designs from the Renegades and Primebloods, as well.
Kanda: I bet they'll copy the ace units, too. Which sounds kinda fun, now that I think about it.
Guilford: No sign of Zanzibar. He must be with the Yorktown, somewhere.
Darlton: This must be a diversion, while the Yorktown supports the Eunuchs.
Guilford: Speaking of ships, why hasn't the Avalon left the area, yet?

As the Yoshitsune put away its sniper rifle, the Tristan and Mordred flew up beside it.

Gino: Hey, Alistair!
Alistair: Gino! (Yoshitsune prepares to draw katana)
Gino: Whoa, whoa, hold on! We're on your side!
Alistair: How, exactly?
Gino: Schneizel's orders!
Alistair: Schneizel? The hell's he up to?
Anya: Don't know. The Enclave makes me mad. I'll destroy them, now.
Alistair: You sure you're up to it?
Anya: You forget. I'm the heavy weapons girl.
Gino: And, I'll at least get to piss off Luciano.
Alistair: Fair enough. Gino, there are some spare weapons you can use, if you want. Hell, you're fast enough to use up a weapon, bring it back to the Yatagarasu, get a new one and repeat the process. Makes much more sense, since Tristan was an archer.
Gino: ...Not wrong. Not wrong, in the slightest. I'll see what I can use.
Anya: Targeting's done. Unleashing munitions.

The Mordred moved toward the Enclave forces, firing its missiles and destroying the Knightmares and vehicles, upon impact. Then, another Knightmare landed next to the Yoshitsune.

Xingke: Alright, I got it.
Alistair: Huh. Didn't figure that the Knightmare you got actually suited you.
Xingke: Shen Hu was made by Rakshata, alongside the Guren. (Shen Hu looks up) Oh, look. An airship, trying to carpet bomb us. How about "no"?

The Shen Hu flew up, aimed itself at the airship, and energy began charging, in its chest.

Xingke: This is why you don't look at the sun too long!

The Shen Hu fired its Baryon cannon and destroyed the airship with the blast.

Xingke: Got it. (coughs) Ah, dammit.
Alistair: Got something stuck in your throat, Xingke?
Xingke: Yeah. Blood, mostly.
Alistair: Wait, you've got tuberculosis? At your age?
Xingke: Or, some breed of it. After this is over, can you-?
Alistair: We'll have doctors on standby.

Meanwhile, the Black Knights' forces prepared to face off against the Eunuchs and Last Battalion, mass produced Akatsukis and Burais getting into position.

Zero: Black Knights, sound off!
Tamaki: Tamaki, right on the bow. I've got some good aim, from here.
Tohdoh: Tohdoh, ready.
Chiba: Chiba, ready.
Asahina: Asahina, ready.
Urabe: Urabe, glad to be back.
Zero: Glad to have you back. Yoshida, how's your Burai?
Yoshida: The Tesla Gauntlet's all set up.
Rakshata: You have to get in close, for that one. Although, that's your forte.
Yoshida: At least the giant glove makes sense, rather than having more of that Radiant Wave tech.
Rakshata: That was a fault on my part, yes. It was more electrical than I anticipated. Thanks to Sharon, I can also help with the testing of her new Tesla weapons.
Zero: I'll take a shot at that, myself. Mentally prepare yourselves, everyone. This'll be a long battle. The sun will set, before this is through.
Seth: The Gawain Nexus has the Galatine all set. And, the rocket launcher, can't forget that.
Ohgi: The enemy's approaching!
Zero: Black Knights, commence the operation!

The Black Knights' Burais and Akatsuki's took aim with their respective weapons and opened fire on the oncoming Gun-Rus and Panzer Hummels.

Rakshata: I do enjoy the sound of the heavy assault rifles firing. It's a beautiful sound.
Zero: I'll say. By the way, the bazookas are pretty cool, too.
Rakshata: It's a step up from those cannons the Britannians made. Plus, it could be anyone's choice, for design, really.
Zero: I'll take your word for it. In the meantime, we have an entire army to crush, and badasses to create. Everyone's getting a kill, today. Anyone keeping track of everyone's kill count?
Hinata: On it.
Rakshata: Also, to those with the assault rifles, you'll notice a small missile launcher, on the side. Save those for better Knightmares.
Ohgi: Do we have an escape route, in case we need to fall back?
Zero: We do. I've already mapped it. If my calculations are right, the Eunuchs shouldn't have the metaphorical balls to attack us, there.
Ohgi: That's very fair. Seems like the average stuff is trying to attack us, rather than any sorts of updates. All the pilots with automatic guns are having a blast. Even Asahina took up an assault rifle.
Asahina: I am shooting you! (laughs)
Tohdoh: Well, at least you're letting loose.
Zero: And, what about the rocket launchers? The ones that aren't based on the one currently being used by the President?
Rakshata: Beautiful pieces, to be sure. Especially when using the burst fire. Oh, look.
Ohgi: Looks like they're fighting seriously, now.
Zero: Sutherlands and Gloucesters. Britannian paint, but...
Hinata: There aren't pilots in the new Knightmares! It's Civility!
Zero: The update to armor and movement may help, but... This is a canyon, and you won't make an attack, this time! Get clear, now!

The Black Knights Knightmares moved back to a designated spot, as Sutherlands and Gloucesters piloted by AIs began their approach. Suddenly, water began pouring onto the battlefield, and the AI-controlled Knightmares began sinking into the ground.

Ohgi: Where did all that water come from?!
Zero: Xingke got us an edge, in this battle. I think he was planning on using it on us, if we were assholes about everything. The direction the water came from leads straight to some irrigation land. Easily breakable, thanks to the Eunuchs' leadership. Once the water clears, move in for an all-out attack!

Meanwhile, aboard the mobile fortress Longdan, the Eunuchs witnessed their forces being wiped out by the Black Knights.

Zhao Hao: This is preposterous! How is this happening?!
Xia Wang: It seems like this was Xingke's doing.
Zhao Hao: Rebellious mongrels! If we don't win this, we'll never be allies with Britannia! Send in the second wave of the new Knightmares! And, some members of the Longinus Team, as well!

More Sutherlands and Gloucesters were sent out, at the Eunuchs' command, as well as upgraded versions of the Panzer Hummel.

Zero: Hello, there. An actual challenge. With actual arms. And, spears. They look kinda like...
Diethard: The Longinus. They appear to be replicas of the spear that injured Christ, while he was still on the cross.
Zero: I bet Alistair would be overjoyed at the mention of destroying these things.
Diethard: Why not retrieve them? After all, having replicas of such a holy artifact would prove useful- What the hell am I talking about? Those things have got to go.
Zero: Do your thing, people!

The Black Knights' Knightmares engaged the oncoming Knightmares, within close or long range combat. The Zangetsu engaged a Longinus Panzer Hummel, which threw its spear. The Zangetsu blocked the spear with its sword, causing the spear to spin in the air, then the Zangetsu grabbed it and plunged it into the Panzer Hummel, destroying it.

Asahina: Oh, that was brutal. Perfect counter, and everything.
Chiba: We'll have to try that out, now.
Urabe: Definitely. By the way, this outfit is pretty cool, especially the coat.
Asahina: Is it more comfortable than just the pilot suit, Chiba?
Chiba: Yes. It really is.
Tohdoh: You have no idea. This is the same outfit that Cheryl Wake wore.
Asahina: I get the feeling we're gonna be called Rangers, if we're seen in these.

After dealing with the squadron of Knightmares, more Gun-Rus began their approach, alongside more AI-controlled Knightmares.

Hinata: Large enemy signature, heading this way!
Minase: They're Bamides! Heavily upgraded by the Enclave!
Zero: Perfect time for testing, then. Prepare the Hadron cannons.

The Bamides took their positions in front of the Longdan, and the Gun-Rus continued their approach.

Zhao Hao: Yes! Yes! Exterminate them all!

The Ikaruga's Hadron cannons charged up, aiming at the Bamides.

Zero: Hadron cannons, fire!

The Ikaruga fired its Hadron cannons, destroying the Gun-Rus and making a direct hit with the two Bamides, destroying them, as well. Zhao Hao witnessed this, and his jaw dropped in fear and surprise. Zero got up from his seat, taking off his cape.

Zero: And, now... We get a move on. To the designated point! I'm going to go change.

As Zero began heading to his room, the Ikaruga began moving away from the area, the Black Knights' Knightmares following suit.

Zhao Hao: What?! They're running?! Don't just sit there! After them! Now!