>>6022482"..."
"Come on Beta, this'll be easy. Gamma could do this with her eyes closed."
"Gamma had a LiDAR sensor suite that could detect a rat in a field of rubble. I will also point out that the Burning Eagle project and Yi Accelerators were designed to ensure air superiority. Air. Which doesn't exist in the vacuum of space."
"We've fought underwater before! It was nothing."
"Standard combat is with one atmosphere of pressure. Submersible combat was with several atmospheres of pressure. This is with zero. They are not the same at all, Sophie."
"You've taken down a Pyramid-Class Walker like it was nothing, yet *this* is what scares you?"
"I am not afraid. I simply think it's ridiculous of you to believe that victory is guaranteed this time. Predictions indicate that chances of success are only 53.71148% which is significantly lower than I like. I will remind you that up until now I have never had training simulations that cover space flight. Our opponent on the other hand is a decorated starship captain."
"So you're giving up?"
"Negative. I'll win regardless of the disadvantages.
To the moon, eh Mortimer? "
>>6022497>Before the race starts, Kiro will receive a signal attempting to hail on the communications channel. Whether he decides to answer or even listen is up to him..."TPN Coober Pedy, this is Cobalt 1. Your datastreams indicate that your vessel has an A.I onboard. Requesting permission to initiate handshake protocols."
"To the captain in particular: good luck out there, and give me your best."
>My votes are for:>Beta (Core of Steel)and
>James Calaca (Gaol Quest) 