MBU Summary of Events

[ShinigamiDuo]

Ori, you truly are a valuable member of this brigade. Keep up the good work. Like the note about the player side of Duo XD

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 11: Power Play

(OOC) First nearly-two-month break [7-10-2007 to 9-5-2007 with no posts]

- Saito first pilots, and battles in, the Akatsuki.
- Introduction of Lt. Harrai (ORB).
- Introduction of Saito's base, a cave at the side of a cliff.
- Introduction of the MVF-M11C Murasame (ORB) for Rei's use.
- First mention of Saito's father (talking in sleep)
- First use of a tracer-firing rifle.

Summary: As Rei and James plot a raid of the area with the UN and local forces, Saito finally makes his way to the Gaw with Ryouba still unconscious. When he discovers the carrier's second hanger, Saito ditches Ryouba and hijacks the Akatsuki within. Reaching the Treasoner, which is now surrounded by the UN and local forces (and where Rei and James are), Saito threatens to destroy the Akatsuki if fired upon. Grabbing onto his Gundam with the Akatsuki, he makes his way to a secret hideout at the side of a cliff, successfully escaping the forces.

Rei is given a standard issue Murasame for use as a temporary unit by the ORB forces. Taking the Murasame, she traces her Akatsuki to Saito's secret hideout. Realizing that he's in trouble with both Ryouba and the female pilot no matter what he does, Saito decides to use the Akatsuki to battle Rei's incoming Murasame.

During their battle, Rei, who is more experienced with the Akatsuki, is able to gain the upper hand. In a sudden move, she fires a tracer at the Akatsuki in hopes that it will successfully override the unit's AI.

[Sakurazaki]

Keep it up!

[Okazaki Tomoya]

Motion: Give Ori the job of MBU Narrator. Like the G-Gundam announcer.

[Orca Misaki II]

Motion: Give Ori the job of MBU Narrator. Like the G-Gundam announcer.

*Sits in a chair, and places hands together. Dons an eyepatch.*

Now Everyone...Gundam FIGHT! Ready? GO!

[ShinigamiDuo]

Agreed. When the liverless Bal is back, we'll put the idea to debate (which probably wont last long).

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 12: Renewal

- First contact between Rei and Saito.
- First direct mention of Saito's father's death, for which he blames ORB.
- First mention of someone dear to Rei who was killed in the war.
- Rei recovers her Akatsuki.

(OOC) First "Convenient time skip GO!" One year passes! (Blame Ryouba and Shinigami)

- "Kid and Farzenbarg" are introduced as Kid Salsamille and Techs Farzenbarg, crewmates on the Gaw.

SIDENOTE: First really weird excuse for being incarcerated for months on end for being found unconscious in the airport: illegal self-injection of tranquilizing poison as part of a teenage drug trip. LOL

- Ryouba takes back his Treasoner.
- Saito introduced as Saito Yukuhiro.
- Saito's first use of the M1 Astray (ORB).
- Rei's mother introduced (ORB scientist).
- First use of "Tempest", Saito's first signature move.

(OOC) Return of Shinigami to MBU.

- Introduction of the Neo Zeon faction.
- First use of the Gaza-D (Neo-Zeon).
- First mention of Haman Karn (Neo-Zeon).

Summary: Rei's tracer works, disabling the Akatsuki. Holding him at gunpoint, they share a brief exchange, and it is revealed that Saito blames ORB for his father's death. In spite of his warnings to the contrary, when Saito is taken into custody by ORB forces, he does not fight, perhaps because of his apparent feelings about Rei, or perhaps because of her statements about losing loved ones in war. Rei retrieves her Akatsuki at last, and they depart for ORB.

One year passes, and many things have changed. The political faces of Earth and Space are constantly shifting.

Ryouba, who has been incarcerated for several months, works at a junkyard once his time in prison is done. With the money he's made off the job, he restores the Treasoner Saito left behind, and takes off, finally leaving Paris.

Saito, meanwhile, had been taken by ORB, but detained for a short period of time, thereafter deciding to join ORB's military. During a simulation, he and Rei meet up for the first time since Rei recovered her Akatsuki.

Meanwhile, outside of the ORB base where Saito and Rei battle, a group of Gaza-D's under Neo-Zeon's command prepare to move out. A mysterious mobile suit lurks in the background, awaiting its time to shine.

[Sakurazaki]

Excellent job as always Ori-san

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 13: Playing Politics

- First reference to Saito as Lt. Yukuhiro
- First reference to Rei as Captain Sakurazaki of the ORB Amatsu Elite Core
- First use of the V Tempest, another signature move of Saito's.
- First use of the Jagd Doga (Neo Zeon)
- Introduction of the AEUG and Karaba.
- Introduction of Captain Beecha Oleg and the Vosgulov-class submarine, Ordruun.
- Introduction of the Audhumla.
- Introduction of Sakuma and the Ze'Gok; Lt. Ryoutou and the Forbidden Blue; Tatsuha and the ASH (AUEG).
- First use of Nemos and GMs (AEUG/Karaba)

Summary: The Gaza-Ds of Neo Zeon wish to open up diplomatic relations with ORB, but, once spotted, all but the most secure of communication lines are cut, leaving the Neo Zeon forces with no way to show that they are friendly.

An alarm sounds at the ORB base, and Rei and Saito answer. Saito launches in his M1 Astray and takes on a hidden mobile suit on a nearby cliff (which he discovers on complete accident). Rei soon launches in her Akatsuki and finds herself fighting against three Gaza-Ds.

Rei manages to destroy the first of the Gaza-Ds, but three more attack, one piloted by the Neo Zeon commander. Hacking into the communications link, the NZ commander asks Rei to cease all fire, in hope that diplomatic relations might be established.

At this time, Saito fights for his life against the mysterious mobile suit, which reveals itself to be a Jagd Doga. The Jagd Doga wins the upper hand, and holds Saito's Astray in a helplessly dangerous position.

Ryouba boards AEUG Captain Beecha Oleg's submarine, the Ordruun, which inhabits the waters just outside of ORB territory. Mistaking the Neo Zeon forces at the nearby ORB base for Titans forces, Beecha orders his rather small team to take out the commander's Gaza-D, in hopes of disrupting a possible diplomacy effort that could grant the Titans yet another ally, and greater control over the Earth Sphere.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 14: Explosion

- First water battle.
- Introduction of the Zeta Gundam and Hyakushiki, as well as the Rick Dias (AEUG).

Summary: Hearing the offer for diplomacy, Cagalli orders Rei and Saito to stand down and bring the Neo Zeon pilots back to the ORB Headquarters.

When the Neo Zeon commander radios his comrades that their sue for peace and a meeting for diplomacy has been successful, the message is intercepted by the AEUG. The Ze'Gok fires a mega particle beam at the commanding Neo Zeon unit, hitting the Gaza-D's fusion reactor and instantly destroying pilot and suit alike in the core explosion.

Thereby begins a massive battle on the outskirts of ORB territory, between the ORB and Neo Zeon forces on one side, and the AEUG/Karaba forces on the other. Neither side has a clear advantage, though reinforcements for the AEUG have yet to arrive.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 15: The Politics of War

- First use of Spacejobber subflight platforms (perhaps better known as basejabbers?)
- Lt. Quattro Bajeena and Kamille Bidan appear on the battlefield for the first time.
- Duo Maxwell, pilot of the Jagd Doga (Neo Zeon), reveals himself.
- Lt. Quattro Bajeena reveals himself as Char Aznable for the first time.
- Introduction of Apolly and Roberto (AUEG).
- End of the first massive battle.
- Sundering of, and rebellion within, the AUEG.

(OOC) Jusu's part in the MBU continues.

- Captain James A. Lanster (UN Spacey Forces) is reintroduced.
- Introduction of Lanster's ship, the U.N.S. Walter N. Vernou.
- Introduction of Excalibur Veritechs, and reappearance of Tyrfing Rising and Nagato.

Summary: The fighting continues, with Saito ejecting from his M1 Astray, and Rei's Akatsuki pushed to the limit.

When the Hyakushiki appears, it and the Jagd Doga duel for several minutes before the pilot of the Jagd Doga, who reveals himself as Duo Maxwell, announces over a wide-scale frequency not only his identity, but the existence of Neo Zeon. The pilot of the Hyakushiki responds by announcing himself as Char Aznable, the Red Comet of Zeon.

These announcements are heard by all forces, ORB, Neo Zeon, and AEUG alike. As a result, massive rebellion stirs up in the AUEG between those who wish for the Principality's return, and those who do not. It is revealed that more than approximately 70% of the forces in the AEUG are, in fact, ex-Zeons. The pro-Neo Zeon group still on the AUEG submarine attempts a coup and moves to take over the bridge, with Ryouba, Oleg and other main officers still inside.

Meanwhile, chaos erupts outside, with the AUEG units attacking one another, killing friend and foe alike.

Given clearance, Char (who has agreed to join with Duo for the time being), Apolly, Roberto, and Duo move to land at ORB HQ. Before she accompanies them, Rei picks up Saito, and then follows suit. Meanwhile, James A. Lanster's UNS force moves towards Onogoro Island (where ORB HQ is located and the chaotic AUEG forces are still fighting) from Earth's orbit.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 16: Gathering

- First meeting between AEUG, ORB, UNS, and NZ representatives.
- Rei and Duo are reunited after more than a year; Rei and Saito are reunited with James; Duo comes into first contact with James and Saito.
- First mention of Mineva Zabi (Neo Zeon).

Summary: The battlefield remains fraught with confusion, and the AUEG begins to withdraw its forces from ORB territory.

Onboard the AEUG submarine, the ex-AEUG, Neo Zeon sympathizers storm the bridge. When a grenade is about to be thrown by one of them, Ryouba throws himself on the nearby control panel, causing the entire vessel to shake violently. The grenade hits a wall and explodes, showering the bridge with shrapnel. Ryouba and Oleg are unharmed due to the cover provided by the armored captain's chair. Grabbing nearby guns, Ryouba and the other officers rush to the hangars, fighting off the NZ sympathizers as they go.

Meanwhile, at ORB HQ, the ORB, AEUG, Neo Zeon, and UNS representatives meet for the first time. Rei explains the current situation, while Duo requests an alliance between NZ and ORB, and James requests a strengthening of their (UNS Forces') own alliance with ORB.

SIDENOTE: Oh, and Shinigami: Duo says, "Tch, I always end up meeting naturally-suspicious people." Honestly, when you pilot giant mobile suits for a living and meet a member from the other side of the war with whom you just fought, it is highly likely that the other person will be naturally-suspicious of you and your intentions, lol.

[Sakurazaki]

Very nice coverage!

[Balmung]

True, very great coverage Ori. Keep it up!

[ShinigamiDuo]

Ha ha, good call on that one Ori. It's been a while since I wrote that one. Of course you're definitely right XD.

[Okazaki Tomoya]

lol

The only one who can actually fufil Zeon's dream to send Humanity to space is the UN.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 17: Alliances in Question

- First mention of an alliance between Neon Zeon and ZAFT.
- First mention of Duo's "near-death incident".

Summary: As representative of the UN in ORB, James explains that he would like to reaffirm ORB's commitment to upholding the decisions made by the current forms of the Geneva and Hague conventions on use of superweapons; he also requests that his crew be allowed to land in ORB. Cagalli agrees to allow the UN forces to land, but asks the other matter to be discussed at another time.

That said, Char explains the purpose and misunderstandings behind the AEUG's attack on Neo Zeon. The situation with the Titans is explained, and an alliance between the AEUG and ORB is suggested.

The end result: Cagalli is interested in allying ORB with Neo Zeon and the AEUG. The UN question has yet to be answered in full.

After the meeting, Duo approaches Rei, and Saito listens secretly to their conversation nearby.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 18: The Morning After

(OOC) First shattering of the fourth wall in a post (Jusu).

- Ryouba is first referred to as "Ryouba Hiryuu"
- First use of the interface earring as a key surrogate.
- Rei's visit to the grave of her father, Captain Raito Sakurazaki, is first recorded.
- Rei's mother, Minako Sakurazaki, fully introduced.
- To Rei's chagrin, the name "Arias" is apparently used to refer to her by her mother.
- Ai Tsukamoto and Lena Reverie (ORB) are introduced.
- Duo's Ladies' Man status (at least, in his head) is somewhat confirmed.
- Saito's friend, Sarah (ORB) introduced.
- Aeros Yukuhiro, a family member of Saito's, introduced.

Summary: Duo and Rei don't get very far in their conversation; Duo attempts to be congenial, but Rei is somewhat short and curt with him. This is less likely out of rudeness than out of Rei's quiet and somewhat emotionally-closed demeanor.

The UN forces land at ORB.

Ryouba is able to escape the AEUG submarine in his Treasoner, and hide the unit on a small island nearby. He radios the Junk Guild and claims first salvage rights for the area before falling asleep.

The next morning:

Rei visits her father's grave. Apparently for the first time, Rei finds her mother visiting the grave, as well. When Minako calls her "Arias", it strikes a chord in Rei that causes her to lash out verbally at her mother, claiming Minako abandoned her and her father years ago in favor (it is suggested) of some sortof weapons development project. This is the reason for her anger and unease when around her mother. She leaves the graveyard without a word of goodbye.

Saito takes a run around the park, and then a walk along the cliffs where he and Duo fought. Returning to HQ, he receives a letter from a family member, angry that Saito chose to return to ORB. He is issued a warning that if he does not leave ORB, he will regret it. Saito crumples the letter, concerned with his need to become stronger now.

Ryouba takes his MS towards the beach where yesterday's chaos unfolded, in order to salvage grounded MSs and get enough money to make his Treasoner seaworthy for underwater salvage. While moving through a thick forest on his way there, he notices a plume of smoke rising from the base of the nearby mountain, and goes to investigate.

James remains at ORB HQ, taking care of tedious procedure.

When Duo gets his breakfast from the HQ mess hall, he's greeted by the Chef, who is an ex-Zion, as well as two nervous young ladies. When he returns to his room, he finds the young women, namely Ai Tsukamoto and Lena Reverie, have followed him back to his room in order to ask if they could show him around. Duo accepts, and they leave HQ for the sights.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 19: Reminisce

(OOC) First flashback scenes.

Duo's Past:
- It is revealed that Jamitov Hymem gave the order to murder Duo's parents in their home.
- First use of Sword Calamity (Federation - Past).
- Introduction of Naomi Hunter (Federation - Past) and Jerid Messa (Fed/Titans - Past).
- Introduction of the "Shadow Blitz" mercenary group, of which Duo is a part.
- Long Dagger (Jerid) and Strike Dagger (Naomi) introduced.
- BuCUEs and DINNs introduced.
- First involvement of gun batteries.
- First use of Scylla cannon.
- According to Duo, Naomi is MIA; Jerid was killed in a battle against ZAFT.

The AEUG Pilots' Past:
- Introduction of the Naga IV Experimental Corps. (Zeon - Past)

Present Day:
- The letter received by Saito was sent by his brother, Aeros Yukuhiro.
- First reference to Fire Bomber and the Macross 7 main characters.
- Neo Zeon and AEUG join forces against the Titans.

Summary: In response to his brother's threatening letter, Saito returns to an abandoned warehouse he is currently using to construct his own mech, one that can handle his "Tempest" moves. On his way back to HQ, he comes across a promotional poster for a festival in which Fire Bomber is going to perform. He heads back to ask Rei if she'll join him.

Rei returns from the grave site and keeps to herself in her room for a little while. She moves to leave for the training room some time later, practically smacking into Saito, on the way out of her room, who asks her if she'll come with him to the festival. Thinking nothing unusual of it, she accepts, to Saito's nervousness and excitement.

After a day at the mall, Duo and the girls stop at a restaurant. The mercenary explains his past to the young ladies; his life as an orphan, thanks to the Titans; his growing up as a mercenary; his relationship and founding of his own mercenary group with Jerid and Naomi; Naomi's disappearance and Jerid's death. When the three return to base, Duo tells them that they should rethink their participation in war, to which Lena responds by saying she will do whatever she can to protect ORB, and that the path she's chosen is one she won't back down from.

Duo is told Char has some information by Apolly and Roberto. Returning to his room, Duo is informed by the Red Comet that Haman has established an alliance with the AEUG; her correspondence with ORB in the first place suggests an alliance between NZ and ORB is entirely possible, if not very likely. Duo prepares to leave for Carpentaria.

Ryouba's Treasoner is shot down by a mysterious particle blast. He wakes up to find the three ex-AEUG aces (the pilots of the Forbidden Blue, ASH, and Ze'Gok) holding him accountable for attempting to shoot them down. It is at this time the last Gaza-D reveals itself as the one who shot at both the Treasoner and the aces. Thinking quickly, Ryouba launches the Treasoner's arm into the back to the Gaza-D, thus killing the pilot without damaging the core. Ryouba and the aces exchange stories, and we find out that the latter group is wrongfully hated by many of Zeon as traitors to the Principality. Ryouba then mentions something about a "business proposition."

Humerous References:
- "If it's not Scylla, it's Charybdis..." Odyssey reference and play on words.
- "Vigorous Right Fist Fukuryuu!!" S-CRY-ed reference.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I am regarding Hikari's first two posts, which are VERY LONG, as MBU page 19.5. They will be covered next.

[Orca Misaki II]

MBU Page 19.5: Black and White

(OOC) Hikari joins the MBU.

- First use of the Gouf Ignited.
- Introduction of Bask Om (Titans)
- Hanami (ZAFT) and Hikari (Titans) introduced.

Summary: Bask Om appears to have given a command to one of the Titan's best sharpshooters, named Hikari; the command to land on a meteorite currently headed towards the Earth and infiltrate Vesuvius, a secret hangar within the meteorite, in order to confirm the existence of special prototype mobile suits. ZAFT pilot Hanami is sent to defend the base, and they engage in a battle near Earth's gravity well.

During the battle, both pilots are nearly sent full force into Earths gravity, but work together to get themselves instead on the slowly-descending meteorite (which has not yet entered the gravity well).

After a short hand to hand battle inside Vesuvius (which ended in a draw), the two work together to open a special hanger housing two very special prototype suits. Using these new suits, they destroy the meteorite and are sent on their separate ways, each entering Earth's atmosphere at different angles, with different projected destinations.