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===BRIEFING===
 
===BRIEFING===
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Depending on the selected career options during the Commander Character creation page. Events will lead the Commander Character to cross paths with Raju "Mastiff" Montgomery again. Mastiff offered them a job in the House Arano Royal Guard. Reunited with their old mentor, preparing their ancestral Blackjack for guard duty on the coronation day of the Lady Kamea Arano...
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Continuing to escort Lady Arano to the tourney grounds with Mastiff, the Commander witness the beginning of the House Espinosa Coup...
  
 
===DURING MISSION===
 
===DURING MISSION===
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'''Mastiff:'''  Okay, (Character Callsign)... I had the Espinosa Refit Yards rush the repairs on your Blackjack. Looks like it's all in one piece, but we should run some diagnostics on it, just to be sure. Standard field tests, you know the drill.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  I'm going to miss this, Raju... the clarity of purpose that I feel in the cockpit of a BattleMech. The simplicity of it. But there they are, just up ahead–the city gates, and my future, all laid out before me.
  
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'''Mastiff:''' More importantly, though, I wanna tell you more about the job I brought you out here to do. Now do me a favor and get that BattleMech moving–let's see if there are any kinks in the actuators.
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'''Kamea Arano:''' ... Wait. What's that smoke?
  
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'''Mastiff:''' I'll come right out and say it, kid: I wasn't completely honest with you the other day. There's gonna be more to this job than escort duty.
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'''Mastiff:''' A guard post–one of the small ones that dot the roads leading into the capital. But the emergency band's been quiet all morning... I haven't heard anything about any fire.
  
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'''Mastiff:''' I brought you here because there's something wrong in the capital. It's been too quiet since High Lord Tamati's funeral, and I'm worried about Lady Kamea's safety during her coronation procession.
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'''Mastiff:''' This is damned odd, and I don't like it. Kid, keep your head on a swivel and be ready for anything.
  
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'''Mastiff:''' Anyway, looks like your actuators check out. Let's conduct a weapons test... target one of those burnt-out old UrbanMechs and open fire.
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'''Kamea Arano:''' Some sort of explosion... looks recent, too. Do you think it was an accident?
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Like I was saying... I can't prove anything. But my gut tells me something's off, and a warrior trusts their instincts.
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'''Mastiff:'''  No chance. You see those scorch marks on the rubble? That's laser fire. We need to get you out of here, Kamea–right now.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Good shot–your guns are in working order, at least.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Yes... I think you're right. There's a patrol of Royal Guard 'Mechs up ahead–we should go to them.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  I've been training Lady Arano since she was 14 years old. She can be naive at times, and proud, but I have no doubt that she'll be a just and effective ruler. It's on us to see her safely to Cordia City... I'll rest easier once she's in the capital, with her cousin Victoria by her side.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Whatever's happening here, I won't let it derail your coronation. Your people need you.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Lady Victoria...  well, she's only been training under me for a single season, but she's already shaped herself into one of the strongest MechWarriors I've ever seen. Reminds me a lot of you, truth be told.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Thank you, Raju. I will prove myself worthy of the faith you've placed in me.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Anyway–we should run a check on your targeting computer. You see that drone over there, the one moving through the tree line? Put some hurt on it for me, and then when it turns, take it out with a rear-angle shot. After it's down we'll keep moving.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Of that I have no doubt.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Kamea's like a daughter to me, and her late father, High Lord Tamati, was a good friend.
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'''House Arano Guardsman:'''  Hail, Mastiff! Hail, Lady Arano! We were preparing for Lady Arano's coronation parade when we got word of a disturbance along the Cormorant Road.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Victoria pulls no punches, but she's been a loyal companion to Kamea since they were kids. Aside from you, there's no one I'd rather have by my side in a fight.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  A guard post behind us was attacked–Sir Raju found evidence of laser fire. Is the road behind you clear?
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Nice shot. Now, I don't know how familiar you are with Aurigan politics, but the Reach was badly shaken by High Lord Tamati's death. It ''needs'' a smooth transfer of power, and Kamea ''belongs'' on the Cormorant Throne.
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'''House Arano Guardsman:'''  Aye, all the way to the southern gate. Lead the way, Sir Raju–we'll fall in behind you and guard your six.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Go ahead and fire up your jump jets, kid–I want to see you descend this cliff face. Aim for that patch of ground there, near the edge of the lake.
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'''Mastiff:'''  ...Tell me something, guardsman. If the road is clear, why is your BattleMech damaged?
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Yeah, I was afraid of that...  jump jets build a lot of heat, and that was more than your engine could handle. Head on into that water–we need to get you cooled off.
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'''House Arano Guardsman:'''  Our 'Mechs are overdue for maintenance. But that isn't important right now–we need to worry about Lady Arano's safety. Now, my lady, if you'll come with us...
  
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'''Computer:'''  Warning: plasma leak detected. Jump jet malfunction. Jump jet systems damaged. System inoperable until repaired.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  No... you're lying to us. It's my coronation day–no MechTech would've sent you out for parade duty in that condition. I am your sovereign, sir–you will tell me what happened here!
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Oh, for the love of all the gods. This is what I get for insisting on a rush job...  not that I had much of a choice. The Espinosa Refit Yards were backlogged like you wouldn't believe. It looked like they were trying to process ''every single'' Royal Guard 'Mech in time for the coronation.
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'''House Arano Guardsman:'''  Damn it, girl–we don't have time for this. TAKE THEM! Kill the old man and the MechWarrior, but take Lady Arano alive!
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  There isn't any time to get your jets replaced, so we're gonna have to make do without 'em. Go ahead and take that 'Mech down with a melee attack. I wanna be sure nothing else is gonna break down on your Blackjack before we take it out on the Cormorant Road.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Fall back, Kamea–get behind us!
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Good hit–at least that's solid. All right, one last test. I want you to take your Blackjack up to a sprint and evade my attack.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  You didn't train me to cower, Raju. You trained me to fight.
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Push that engine, kid–if something goes wrong today, I want to know that your 'Mech can maneuver.
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'''Computer:'''  SAFETIES DISENGAGED
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Congratulations, (Character Callsign). Your Blackjack's as combat-ready as it can be, given the circumstances. For what it's worth, I hope that my suspicions turn out to be unfounded, and we end the day having a good laugh about what a paranoid old man I've become. But if not...  then I know that you'll be ready.
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''[If Kamea destroys an Enemy Mech]''
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  All right, it's time to move out. Lady Arano is waiting for us at the MechBay.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Good hit!
  
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  An impressive display, Sir Raju. Of course, this MechWarrior was a student of yours...  I'd expect them to know their way around a cockpit.
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''[If Character destroys an Enemy Mech]''
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  (Character Callsign), allow me to introduce Kamea Arano, the soon-to-be High Lady of the Aurigan Coalition. Is Lady Victoria on this channel?"
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'''Mastiff:'''  Nice job, kid–one fewer hostile on the board!
  
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  For the time being. My father has summoned me to the Pickton Docks–I have a fleet inspection and a tour of the family refit yards to preside over before the coronation. Behold, the responsibilities of a noble daughter...  a fount of tedium that never runs dry.
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''[If Mastiff destroys an Enemy Mech]''
  
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'''Kamea Arano:''' I know the feeling, cousin–by this time tomorrow, I'll be responsible for the entire Reach. Give my best to your father, and don't be late for the tourney. The gambling dens are already taking bets on how long it'll take me to cripple that customized monstrosity you pilot.
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'''Mastiff:''' Damn you for making me do that, son. Damn you.
  
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  [laughing] Bold words, cousin... but the only victory they'll be celebrating is mine. You may be ascending the throne today, but my Kaga is more than a match for the family heirloom that you call a BattleMech...  and in the arena, I reign supreme.
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  [static] Kamea? [static] ...Kamea, can you hear me?
  
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  [chuckling] We'll see, cousin–we'll see. At any rate, I will see you at the tourney grounds. Sir Raju, I'm ready to go when you are. Overland, along the Cormorant Road, as is the Arano tradition.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Alexander, we were just attacked! The Royal Guard–my own guardsmen–tried to take me prisoner!
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  Aye, Kamea–we'll get you there in one piece. (Character Callsign), fall in behind me...  
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  It's happening here, too... the Royal Guard are killing one another in the halls! Lord Karosas's House Guard just got gunned down in front of me–the Tourney Pavilion is a slaughterhouse!
  
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'''Mastiff:'''  ... And remember what I told you.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  I won't let these seditionists–or whoever they are–steal my birthright. We need to rally every loyalist we can find and make a push on the capital. I'll take the throne by force if I must!
  
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  Go to Rotorua Township, to the armory. Your soldiers are using it as a rallying point–I heard Lord Decimis send his House Guard there a few minutes ago. Someone's here... I have to move. Rally what forces you
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can and meet me at the tourney grounds. Be safe.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  You heard him, Mastiff–Rotorua Township. We'll go there, rally our fighters, and march on the southern gate with an army at our back.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Kamea... I know that you and Lord Madeira are friends, but we can't take what he told you on faith. Right now, we don't know who we can trust.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  In this case, we do. Alexander has been my closest friend and confidant for as long as I can remember. His loyalty is beyond question; I trust him with my life... and yours. Now take me to the armory.
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'''Mastiff:'''  As you command, my lady.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Traitors in the Guard... and I fear this is only the beginning.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Follow me, keep close, and remember your training. Things are likely to get ugly between here and there.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Oh, no. No, nooo... we're too late...
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  [static] Kamea...  [static] Kamea, do you read me?! It's Espinosa–your uncle! Do you hear me? [static] House Espinosa is usurping the throne!
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  It can't be. My uncle... ''Victoria''...
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  Kamea, I just watched an Espinosa BattleMech plow through an alley full of civilians. This is happening, and it's happening now!
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  Your loyalists have fallen back to the Market District–that's where they're making their stand. What's left of the Royal Guard are doing their best, but there's something wrong with their BattleMechs– Wait,
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what's that sound? ''OH, GODS''!
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Alexander?! ''ALEXANDER''!
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  It's over, Kamea. Your ascendancy... the Arano legacy... all of it.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Victoria... what have you done?!
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  ...You know, Kamea... for years, I loved you like a sister. But then my father helped me see it. Your family's complacency. What it's done to the Reach. Our nation dwindles like a dying star, and House Arano
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is to blame.
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  My father offered you a path to glory. I'd have fought under your banner proudly... served as your strong right hand. It was like a knife in my heart when you turned him away.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Damn it, Victoria, I taught you better than this!
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  You taught me ''lies''! Kamea, for the love that I once bore you, I'm going to give you a chance to surrender. I'll even spare the old man and his MechWarrior if you stand down now. I don't want to see you hurt, but you ''cannot'' be allowed to rule.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  I'll see you hanged for this, Victoria. You and your father both! Do you hear me?! You are ''traitors'' to the Reach, and I will ''fight you'' to the last!
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  Then you truly are a fool. I'll spare you in spite of yourself... but you've cost your royal escort their lives.
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  Attention, all Espinosa forces: this is Lady Victoria Espinosa. Lady Arano is to be apprehended and taken alive, by my command. Fail to follow these instructions and you will have ''me'' to deal with.
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'''Computer:'''  INCOMING TRANSMISSION.
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'''Santiago Espinosa:'''  Attention, citizens of Coromodir VI! This is Lord Santiago Espinosa. With the unanimous support of the Founding Houses, I have assumed control of the Aurigan Coalition. For your own protection, I urge you to
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remain calm and stay indoors until otherwise instructed.
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'''Santiago Espinosa:'''  All hostile units: stand down, and you have my oath that you will not be harmed. Resist and you will be fired upon.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  My father placed his faith in that man. I gave him my trust. He was family.
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  [static] Kamea... do you read me?
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Alexander! Thank the gods! I thought I'd lost you when the bombs fell...
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  You very nearly did. Kamea, the city is lost. We have to get off of this planet, and we need to do it now.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  I can't abandon Coromodir...this is my ''home'', my ''birthright''...
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'''Mastiff:'''  The battle's over, Kamea. Lord Madeira has the right of it–it's time for you to run. Escape from this madness, and live to restore the Coalition another day.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  You're... you're both right. My uncle has won. The Reach is his.
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  We'll mourn for it later–the both of us. For now, you need to move! I have a DropShip waiting at Shepherd's Pass, I'm on my way there right now. Hurry and meet me there–please.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  We're... we're on our way.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  You get to that ship, Alexander. I ''mean'' it. I ''will not'' lose you ''and'' my throne on the same day!
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  This is your last chance, cousin. Don't make me order your death.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Do whatever you must, betrayer.
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  A headstrong fool to the end. Damn you for this. [sigh] Captain Haust, destroy them. Mastiff, my cousin... all of them. Leave no survivors.
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'''Captain Haust:'''  As you command, my lady.
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'''Alexander Madeira:'''  Thank the gods you made it, Kamea! Captain Halvorsen's prepping the engines now–in another five minutes we'll be ready to depart.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Five minutes is a long time. (Character Callsign), you see Lady Arano to the docking ramp. When she's aboard, come back to me–we'll hold this pass against whatever comes.
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'''Kamea Arano:'''  Thank you, Sir Raju. Thank you both. I won't forget what you've done for me today–I promise you that.
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  All units: advance! I want you to take down that DropShip–destroy ''everyone'' and ''everything'' that stands in your way!
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'''Mastiff:'''  All right, (Character Callsign). I trained you for this. We'll fight side by side, watch each other's backs. Above all else, we will ''keep'' Lady Arano ''safe''. Protect the DropShip–it's all that matters.
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'''Computer:'''  Warning: engine heat critical. Warning [ERROR] SHUTDOWN INITIATED. [ERROR] REACTOR OFFLINE. WEAPONS OFFLINE. SYSTEMS INOPERABLE.
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  Trouble with your Blackjack, (Character Callsign)? Shame. That's been happening to a lot of Royal Guard BattleMechs lately.
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'''Mastiff:'''  You have numbers on us, and you've resorted to sabotage... and you're ''gloating'' about it? You've got no honor, you vicious little brat–not you nor your backstabbing father.
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'''Victoria Espinosa:'''  Shut your mouth, old man. My father is a great man, and I swear to all the gods, you will ''suffer'' if you insult him again.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Your father is a coward, and so are you. (Character Callsign), I want you to eject–now. Punch out. You're no good to anybody in a broken 'Mech, and I won't let you die today.
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'''Mastiff:'''  Eject, MechWarrior. NOW. That's an order!
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'''Mastiff:'''  Now come for me, Victoria... your teacher is waiting. Come and show me what you've learned.
  
  
 
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Revision as of 15:27, 15 May 2023

Coronation Day

BRIEFING

Continuing to escort Lady Arano to the tourney grounds with Mastiff, the Commander witness the beginning of the House Espinosa Coup...

DURING MISSION

Kamea Arano: I'm going to miss this, Raju... the clarity of purpose that I feel in the cockpit of a BattleMech. The simplicity of it. But there they are, just up ahead–the city gates, and my future, all laid out before me.

Kamea Arano: ... Wait. What's that smoke?

Mastiff: A guard post–one of the small ones that dot the roads leading into the capital. But the emergency band's been quiet all morning... I haven't heard anything about any fire.

Mastiff: This is damned odd, and I don't like it. Kid, keep your head on a swivel and be ready for anything.

Kamea Arano: Some sort of explosion... looks recent, too. Do you think it was an accident?

Mastiff: No chance. You see those scorch marks on the rubble? That's laser fire. We need to get you out of here, Kamea–right now.

Kamea Arano: Yes... I think you're right. There's a patrol of Royal Guard 'Mechs up ahead–we should go to them.

Mastiff: Whatever's happening here, I won't let it derail your coronation. Your people need you.

Kamea Arano: Thank you, Raju. I will prove myself worthy of the faith you've placed in me.

Mastiff: Of that I have no doubt.

House Arano Guardsman: Hail, Mastiff! Hail, Lady Arano! We were preparing for Lady Arano's coronation parade when we got word of a disturbance along the Cormorant Road.

Kamea Arano: A guard post behind us was attacked–Sir Raju found evidence of laser fire. Is the road behind you clear?

House Arano Guardsman: Aye, all the way to the southern gate. Lead the way, Sir Raju–we'll fall in behind you and guard your six.

Mastiff: ...Tell me something, guardsman. If the road is clear, why is your BattleMech damaged?

House Arano Guardsman: Our 'Mechs are overdue for maintenance. But that isn't important right now–we need to worry about Lady Arano's safety. Now, my lady, if you'll come with us...

Kamea Arano: No... you're lying to us. It's my coronation day–no MechTech would've sent you out for parade duty in that condition. I am your sovereign, sir–you will tell me what happened here!

House Arano Guardsman: Damn it, girl–we don't have time for this. TAKE THEM! Kill the old man and the MechWarrior, but take Lady Arano alive!

Mastiff: Fall back, Kamea–get behind us!

Kamea Arano: You didn't train me to cower, Raju. You trained me to fight.

Computer: SAFETIES DISENGAGED

[If Kamea destroys an Enemy Mech]

Mastiff: Good hit!

[If Character destroys an Enemy Mech]

Mastiff: Nice job, kid–one fewer hostile on the board!

[If Mastiff destroys an Enemy Mech]

Mastiff: Damn you for making me do that, son. Damn you.

Alexander Madeira: [static] Kamea? [static] ...Kamea, can you hear me?

Kamea Arano: Alexander, we were just attacked! The Royal Guard–my own guardsmen–tried to take me prisoner!

Alexander Madeira: It's happening here, too... the Royal Guard are killing one another in the halls! Lord Karosas's House Guard just got gunned down in front of me–the Tourney Pavilion is a slaughterhouse!

Kamea Arano: I won't let these seditionists–or whoever they are–steal my birthright. We need to rally every loyalist we can find and make a push on the capital. I'll take the throne by force if I must!

Alexander Madeira: Go to Rotorua Township, to the armory. Your soldiers are using it as a rallying point–I heard Lord Decimis send his House Guard there a few minutes ago. Someone's here... I have to move. Rally what forces you can and meet me at the tourney grounds. Be safe.

Kamea Arano: You heard him, Mastiff–Rotorua Township. We'll go there, rally our fighters, and march on the southern gate with an army at our back.

Mastiff: Kamea... I know that you and Lord Madeira are friends, but we can't take what he told you on faith. Right now, we don't know who we can trust.

Kamea Arano: In this case, we do. Alexander has been my closest friend and confidant for as long as I can remember. His loyalty is beyond question; I trust him with my life... and yours. Now take me to the armory.

Mastiff: As you command, my lady.

Mastiff: Traitors in the Guard... and I fear this is only the beginning.

Mastiff: Follow me, keep close, and remember your training. Things are likely to get ugly between here and there.

Kamea Arano: Oh, no. No, nooo... we're too late...

Alexander Madeira: [static] Kamea... [static] Kamea, do you read me?! It's Espinosa–your uncle! Do you hear me? [static] House Espinosa is usurping the throne!

Kamea Arano: It can't be. My uncle... Victoria...

Alexander Madeira: Kamea, I just watched an Espinosa BattleMech plow through an alley full of civilians. This is happening, and it's happening now!

Alexander Madeira: Your loyalists have fallen back to the Market District–that's where they're making their stand. What's left of the Royal Guard are doing their best, but there's something wrong with their BattleMechs– Wait, what's that sound? OH, GODS!

Kamea Arano: Alexander?! ALEXANDER!

Victoria Espinosa: It's over, Kamea. Your ascendancy... the Arano legacy... all of it.

Kamea Arano: Victoria... what have you done?!

Victoria Espinosa: ...You know, Kamea... for years, I loved you like a sister. But then my father helped me see it. Your family's complacency. What it's done to the Reach. Our nation dwindles like a dying star, and House Arano is to blame.

Victoria Espinosa: My father offered you a path to glory. I'd have fought under your banner proudly... served as your strong right hand. It was like a knife in my heart when you turned him away.

Mastiff: Damn it, Victoria, I taught you better than this!

Victoria Espinosa: You taught me lies! Kamea, for the love that I once bore you, I'm going to give you a chance to surrender. I'll even spare the old man and his MechWarrior if you stand down now. I don't want to see you hurt, but you cannot be allowed to rule.

Kamea Arano: I'll see you hanged for this, Victoria. You and your father both! Do you hear me?! You are traitors to the Reach, and I will fight you to the last!

Victoria Espinosa: Then you truly are a fool. I'll spare you in spite of yourself... but you've cost your royal escort their lives.

Victoria Espinosa: Attention, all Espinosa forces: this is Lady Victoria Espinosa. Lady Arano is to be apprehended and taken alive, by my command. Fail to follow these instructions and you will have me to deal with.

Computer: INCOMING TRANSMISSION.

Santiago Espinosa: Attention, citizens of Coromodir VI! This is Lord Santiago Espinosa. With the unanimous support of the Founding Houses, I have assumed control of the Aurigan Coalition. For your own protection, I urge you to remain calm and stay indoors until otherwise instructed.

Santiago Espinosa: All hostile units: stand down, and you have my oath that you will not be harmed. Resist and you will be fired upon.

Kamea Arano: My father placed his faith in that man. I gave him my trust. He was family.

Alexander Madeira: [static] Kamea... do you read me?

Kamea Arano: Alexander! Thank the gods! I thought I'd lost you when the bombs fell...

Alexander Madeira: You very nearly did. Kamea, the city is lost. We have to get off of this planet, and we need to do it now.

Kamea Arano: I can't abandon Coromodir...this is my home, my birthright...

Mastiff: The battle's over, Kamea. Lord Madeira has the right of it–it's time for you to run. Escape from this madness, and live to restore the Coalition another day.

Kamea Arano: You're... you're both right. My uncle has won. The Reach is his.

Alexander Madeira: We'll mourn for it later–the both of us. For now, you need to move! I have a DropShip waiting at Shepherd's Pass, I'm on my way there right now. Hurry and meet me there–please.

Kamea Arano: We're... we're on our way.

Kamea Arano: You get to that ship, Alexander. I mean it. I will not lose you and my throne on the same day!

Victoria Espinosa: This is your last chance, cousin. Don't make me order your death.

Kamea Arano: Do whatever you must, betrayer.

Victoria Espinosa: A headstrong fool to the end. Damn you for this. [sigh] Captain Haust, destroy them. Mastiff, my cousin... all of them. Leave no survivors.

Captain Haust: As you command, my lady.

Alexander Madeira: Thank the gods you made it, Kamea! Captain Halvorsen's prepping the engines now–in another five minutes we'll be ready to depart.

Mastiff: Five minutes is a long time. (Character Callsign), you see Lady Arano to the docking ramp. When she's aboard, come back to me–we'll hold this pass against whatever comes.

Kamea Arano: Thank you, Sir Raju. Thank you both. I won't forget what you've done for me today–I promise you that.

Victoria Espinosa: All units: advance! I want you to take down that DropShip–destroy everyone and everything that stands in your way!

Mastiff: All right, (Character Callsign). I trained you for this. We'll fight side by side, watch each other's backs. Above all else, we will keep Lady Arano safe. Protect the DropShip–it's all that matters.

Computer: Warning: engine heat critical. Warning [ERROR] SHUTDOWN INITIATED. [ERROR] REACTOR OFFLINE. WEAPONS OFFLINE. SYSTEMS INOPERABLE.

Victoria Espinosa: Trouble with your Blackjack, (Character Callsign)? Shame. That's been happening to a lot of Royal Guard BattleMechs lately.

Mastiff: You have numbers on us, and you've resorted to sabotage... and you're gloating about it? You've got no honor, you vicious little brat–not you nor your backstabbing father.

Victoria Espinosa: Shut your mouth, old man. My father is a great man, and I swear to all the gods, you will suffer if you insult him again.

Mastiff: Your father is a coward, and so are you. (Character Callsign), I want you to eject–now. Punch out. You're no good to anybody in a broken 'Mech, and I won't let you die today.

Mastiff: Eject, MechWarrior. NOW. That's an order!

Mastiff: Now come for me, Victoria... your teacher is waiting. Come and show me what you've learned.

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