>>5123836>>5123843>>5123888>>5123989Perched on your seat you couldn't move, not yet. You had to ask about the others, you just needed to know at least before you left. "Mistress, are the Phobos intended to be deployed as a team? Because… Well." You shrug awaiting an answer, suddenly sweat starts to trailing down your back. Mistress Yuga mulled over your words, clearly enjoying her cigarette. A deep sigh answered first, casting a thick smokescreen between the both of you before her words followed. Through the haze you almost swore you caught her stony exterior softening.
But the dark cloud stung your eyes and when you could focus again she was her cold usual self. "Do not worry Corporal, while you may be the only successful candidate from the Theta Project. Many other Phobos Pilots are being developed by similar projects. However our criteria for selection is distinctly stricter than most, we only wish to produce the best Mortimer. The Motherland has a healthy reserve, so you will be far from alone… although many will pale in comparison." She declared, returning the cigarette to her lips and watching you expectantly.
You were surprised, her words seeming truthful enough that you asked another question. "Are there different types of Phobos? If so, which will I be assigned?" You were excited now, you had seen a few of the battle suits. But never up close, never in-depth enough. Mistress Yuga nodded and spoke, the cigarette between her lips dangerously wobbling up and down, the ember carving through the smoke as she straightened up to address you. "Yes, every Phobos unit is unique. We have yet to discover any identical constructs, while some may share similar systems and designs. Each is handcrafted. By whom were they made or where? We do not know. But every one is a beautiful, intricate and beloved piece. As we speak many are being fitted with our own systems and weapons, each is a marvel of machinery. Of the three classes I'm sure you know, the Knight, Prince and Emperor class suits. You have been chosen to operate and attempt to link with an Emperor class Phobos. However if you failed to do so, you'd likely be given a second chance with a Prince class. However, any further details I cannot share with you."
