Warning: Critical core damage detect. Please Initiate T.Displac- "SHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUPPPPPPPPP!!!" You ignored the useless alerts piercing your bio-metric feedback, the Unborn were already tearing through your Mecha like a piece of meat dropped in a pond of Pyrahannas. The line had been broken, your friends were already devoured by this cosmic menace. So much for humanity's last hope...well, there was only one thing you could do. A genetic message through time and space might just have enough rippling effect to avoid tonight's tragedy. If only you had more Q-Flux energy left in your Mecha...your limited research functions had found four candidates through the time weave. Not ideal but you are running out of control over your damaged Mecha. The Unborn were moments away from breaching your cockpit. Now... Who are you going to trust the entire future of humanity to? >Yuuma Suzuki [Ripple Resonance: High] [Q-Flux compatibility: Very Low] [Unborn Counter Flux: Low]One of your ancestors who at this point of time was a high school student. This hopeless always-broke romantic with a sense of justice would often get himself in a lot of trouble for the sake of his crush. His actions influenced by you might not be detected by the Unborn but he would most likely fail at awakening future Flux genetic code found in other students. His action would have a greater effect in the future at the cost of few Fluxxers actually joining the fight against the Unborn.>Daiki Kato [Ripple Resonance: Low] [Q-Flux compatibility: Maximum] [Unborn Counter Flux: Medium]A stoic son of an abusive Yakuza she-boss, he did this best to ignore all attention from both students and teachers to focus on his studies. Whether he liked it or not, his calculating brilliance and the wellspring of wealth at his disposal might just improve the odds for the final fight. The Unborn would most likely attempt to shift the timeline to their favour.>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]The ‘Hard Bitch of Iija’, she was toughened up by her seven brothers who would eventually get drafted to the ongoing war of that time period. The kicker of many delinquent asses and an unapologetic tomboy who would punch first before asking questions. Needless to say, she would get into a LOT of trouble but it might just be worth it.>Hiyori Matsui [Ripple Resonance: Very Low] [Q-Flux compatibility: Low ] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very Low]A burn victim who would constantly fight her own demons born from her mental issues. She didn’t look very impressive to you, a barely noticeable Fluxxer within minimal effect on the timeline could be useful. Then again, she was a very poor candidate given her physical and mental disabilities. The genetic message could fry her brain unlike other candidates…
>>6401672>Hiyori Matsui [Ripple Resonance: Very Low] [Q-Flux compatibility: Low ] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very LowLet's go hard mode
>>6401672>Daiki Kato [Ripple Resonance: Low] [Q-Flux compatibility: Maximum] [Unborn Counter Flux: Medium]
>>6401672>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]What does most of this mean? I don't know, but let's throw a dart at the list.....
>>6401672>>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]Sure, why not?
>>6401672>Daiki Kato [Ripple Resonance: Low] [Q-Flux compatibility: Maximum] [Unborn Counter Flux: Medium]This I guess?
>>6401672>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]Tiebreaker, antisocial tomboy with decent stats
>>6401672>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]Medium in the two unknown stats, and very high in the stat that counters the enemy?Sounds like the safest bet.
My understanding based primarily on Suzuki's description is that Unborn Counter Flux isn't a stat that is GOOD at countering the Unborn, but rather how likely it is that our influence is detected by them and thus acted upon and countered BY them. So high is bad, low is good. Kato's description is also a decent indication that is the case too. Q-Flux compatibility seems to be how good the candidates are at awakening genetic time powers in themselves and other people, high is good, low bad. Ripple Resonance, I have no idea, maybe how much influence they had in the original timeline and how much of an impact they can make based on circumstance? Or our compatibility with them?
>>6401672>Daiki Kato
>>6401672>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]
>>6401672>>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High
>>6401672>Daiki Kato [Ripple Resonance: Low] [Q-Flux compatibility: Maximum] [Unborn Counter Flux: Medium]>Aoi Takahashi [Ripple Resonance: Medium] [Q-Flux compatibility: Medium] [Unborn Counter Flux: Very High]Oh ho do I smell a little bit of Into the Breach? I'm down to change the future with giant mechs.
A high school girl with some attitude...well, there was no room for second thoughts. The entire fate of humanity would be in her hands, you could only hope that she would make the right choices... Injecting remaining Q-Flux into the time weave... 540 gap years detected, adjusting temporal dose...Sending genetic message.... Fluxxer vital signs terminated. == 19XX, Japan, Iija district, Unknown dark alley… “So this is where you are holed up, bunch of low life punks…” Your grip on your bat would only tighten in response of seeing Mosou ‘Rat King’ Niji and his little cronies squatting around like losers with nothing better to do.“If it isn’t the Hard Bitch, If you think your baby bat looks intimidating, Think again. I got something that is waaay bigger for ya riiight here~” his butt buddies high fived their Rat King for ‘owning’ you. “Of course the first thing you think of is dicks. How predictable.” You spat out your chewing gum as you gave your bat a few intimidating swings “Listen, shithead. I don’t care what you and friend do in your free time, not my business but selling Z-Amps in OUR school? You just crossed the line. Take that shit elsewhere.”“Supply and demand, bitch. Ain’t my fault I got me some regulars. Poor Hiyori-kun might just throw herself under a bus or something without my merchandise. I am doing her a favour, honest.” Shrugged Mosou indifferently. The wallet bulging out of his pocket was full of cash taken from those struggling with their daily lives.“Last chance, asshole. Don’t sell that crap ever again or I will crack some skul- ARGHH! ” You collapsed on the ground right away from a sudden throbbing pain in your head. It almost felt like someone had dropped a building on you. Whatever the Rat King was saying right now became white noise much like everything around you…what was going on? W-what were these voices? Genetic message sent. Overwriting…Analytic prediction module activated. Q-Flux Compatibility at Seventy percent.Every choice taken will create a timelineUnable to display genetic message, a trial choice is needed… “What’s wrong? Looking for a pick-me-up, Aoi-Chan?” Like vultures,Mosou and his boys were circling around you. The pain..too much..>It has been three days since my last pill…I got the money.Pretend to suffer from Z-Amps withdrawal [ +4% Q-Flux Build up for Rat King, Resonance Ripple Unlock: Q-matter Beam ]>Nngh, you got lucky this time…Run away [ Ripple Resonance: Encounter with Sis. Info about Iija District I]>Want some more? COME ON!Go for a cheapshot, kick some ass [ +2% Unborn Counter Flux. Info about Unborn I]>Touch me and you are deadGet ready for a fight [Info about the Great Picture, Info about Fluxxers I] >Sayonara, shit-for-brains!Steal his wallet, leg it [Ripple Resonance: Feast for the ages, Ripple Unlock: Enhanced Nano-Armour]
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>>6401965>It has been three days since my last pill…I got the money.
>>6401965>Want some more? COME ON!
>>6401965>>Sayonara, shit-for-brains!
Multiple choices for a non-critical prompt detected within limited time frame, Unable to apply all choices. Prioritizing first choice. >>6401974>>6401673>>6401677>>6401782>>6402018 Q-matter Beam : A beam of ionized Q-Flux derivatives that obliterate minor/unarmed swarmers and burrowers , Can only [MISSING INFO]Q-Flux link established with Mosou Niji, current Progress: 4% [MISSING INFO] “For real? Going soft on me, Hard Bitch? First pop is for free so keep your reds, you will crawl back to me in no time.” The Rat King had left a bottle of red pill for you on the ground before turning his back on you pulling out a comb for his ridiculous haircut “Come on boys, we are leaving.”“You seriously giving this shit for free, Boss?”“Zip it Tamachi. I SAID we are leaving.” Just like that, you were all alone in the alley. At least Mosou didn’t take a look under your skirt or something. His usual shitface felt a little bit different while talking to him, did you somehow change hi- ARRRGGHHH, IT HURRTTT Trial Choice taken. Displaying Genetic message:‘Aoi, please don’t panic from what you are seeing and hearing right now. I don’t have much time left so I will make it short: My name is Tomi Kurusu . The last Fluxxer and Human of my timeline five hundred years into the future. I know this is a lot to take in for a high school student but please listen. There are those…space aliens who want to wipe out all of mankind, they are done with my timeline but there is still some hope in the past or your present. For now, just know that your future selves need you so they can survive the final four waves of the Unborn . What you are doing right now will influence the final fight. Don’t believe me? Say ‘Oblivion’ and you will see the truth for yourself. Remember: Don’t-‘ [Message End] “F-fuck…” It took you a solid minute to get up on your feet. Was this some kind of a hallucination? The Federation couldn’t have made it to Japanese soil, right? Those bastards sure love their chemical weapons…What should you do?>Take a Z-Amps pill [-5% Q-Flux Unborn Counter, +6% Q-Flux Build up for Aoi Takahashi]Maybe all of this is just a really bad dream.>Say ‘Oblivion’ [+7% Q-Flux Unborn Counter, ???]This Tomi guy has to be joking.>Head back home [Info about Aoi Takahashi III, Info about Mecha I]You need a good bath first before going to bed>Go to the shopping district [Resonance Ripple: Dearest Discount, Info about 19XX]You got plenty of Yen to burn.
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>>6402054>Go to the shopping district [Resonance Ripple: Dearest Discount, Info about 19XX]
>>6402054>>Head back home [Info about Aoi Takahashi III, Info about Mecha I]
>>6402079>>6402107 Multiple choices for a non-critical prompt detected within limited time frame, Unable to apply all choices. Prioritizing first choice. Info: 19XX In this divergent timeline, Japan was considered to be the leading superpower with plenty of technological advances after their undisputed victory in the Second World War. An era of peace and harmony would last for several decades until several de-militarized nations would form their own united front against Japan. The Federation (Western Europe and The United States) had openly declared war on Japan and her allies five years ago for ‘independence’ even though Japan had abandoned its imperialistic ambitions post-war. All the troops stationed in these territories were peacekeepers. In fact, Japan had funded plenty of projects to development the infrastructure of several post war devastated nations. Japan’s swift victory in the Second World War would hinder any further research in nuclear fission/weapon development as well as space exploration. The current ongoing war relied mostly on conventional warfare. No clear winner so far with most of this war taking place in southeast Asia/south America.For average Japanese citizen, life remained the same before the war. Some notable differences when compared to 90% of same timelines in this era were low-tech/budding human-cybernetic technologies with plug-ins straight to the brain, introduction of Androids as property then second class citizens and now they had full rights. Wakabu Futuristics and Two Hearts Inc. were responsible for over 97% of Android production. They were forced by the Japanese government to maintain all of their released models.
Resonance Ripple unlocked: Dearest Discount [MISSING INFO] Tomi? Space aliens? It sure sounded like some of that crap Kumi-chan would watch on the regular inside the school’s movie (snack) club. Well, nothing should make you feel better more than a quick shopping spree. Rush hour should be over by now. Time to burn some Yen..== Shopping District, 5:21 PM “Mmm, so good…” You were always a sucker for Takoyaki especially the ones made by Granny Mayumi, Kumi’s grandmother. As for Today’s haul, it was not half bad either. A new leather glove, a couple of stickers for your bat, a plugette of your favourite boy band and a box of small adhesive bandages. Something did feel missing though, what was it?“Senpaiiii! Over here!” That squeaky voice… gotta be Kumi-chan somewhere around here. It took you a few seconds until you found your slightly chubby friend munching on some snacks amongst a sea of passersby “You didn’t save any Takoyaki for me? Awww, I am starving here!”“But you already got your snacks? How am I supposed to know you were around, silly?” That was Kumi-chan alright, a lovey-doughy human plushie who was full of sunshine and roses. Granny Mayumi was a bit strict with her granddaughter with her always nagging about her losing some weight.“How about I take you to that Ramen shop you always wanted to check out? It will be on me.”“Yay! Senpai, you are the best!” Her squishy hug might be just worth all the reds you were about to spen- “KUMI, GET DOWN!!”
>>6402079>>6402107It started with a salaryman twitching violently behind Kumi-chan before he would throw up his organs on the street with a loud splat. Everything about him would morph into this inky nothingness while several tentacles would sprout from his back with a sole intention of skewering the stunned crowd around him. Your quick thinking had saved your friend from a tentacle to. Was this thing fixated on her…or you? “I WON’T LET YOU HURT HER, COME-Hrrrk!” It wasn’t his tentacle that had pierced your heart but rather another tentacle from a different person behind you. More and more around you were turning into this…thing. You felt so helpless in your last dying breath as blood would pour freely from your gaping wound. Death… So cold and.. Current Timeline is doomed, Rebooting…[MISSING INFO] : Info about 19XX, Resonance Ripple : Dearest Discount, Bottle of Z-Amps, Q-Matter Beam, +4% Q-Flux Build up with Mosou Niji, Vital signs Terminated+10% Q-Flux Unborn Counter
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>>6402079>>6402107 2XXX, Humanity's Last stand "Yoi-san, are you spacing out again? " Your telecom had suddenly flared up with a familiar voice. One eyed Tomi was still alive and kicking, it seemed.“Yeah, just thinking about everyone we lost so far…it is just you and me, pal.” You tried to stay optimistic but both you and him knew that was it “I am out of ammo, you?”“Same…no you are not . Check your damn aux.”“What are you talking about…a Q-Matter Beam ?? Where did that come from??” You were just as surprised he was “Full of juice too. Not going down without a fight!” You gazed at the Source staring at you two with what only could be described as a shit-eating cosmic grin. The beam canon was a nice surprise and all but it could do little against the incoming horde of Unborn, both Mechas were damaged beyond repair. It was over… WAVE ONE The source sends an unidentifiable horde of unborn, operational scanners are needed for precise identification and targeting… “ Tomi-kun…”“Yeah?”>I am sorry [Info about Tomi Kurusu IV, -5% Q-Flux Unborn Counter]Blast his broken Mecha with your beam. He deserves a quick death more than anyone else.>You still got them stompers working? How about you squash some voidies [Ripple Resonance: The Strange Man, Ripple Unlock: Mega Quake]Sending him straight this death. How heroic of you…>Stay behind me. I will protect you to my last breath [Ripple Unlock: Q-Matter Beam+, +6% Q-Flux Build up for Aoi Takahashi]You will blast anything that moves like a true Fluxxer>Activate self destruct, lets go out together in one hell of a blaze! [Info about Mecha III, Info about Info the Source I] You two had fought long and hard, time for some rest….
>>6402167>You still got them stompers working? How about you squash some voidies [Ripple Resonance: The Strange Man, Ripple Unlock: Mega Quake]
>>6402167>Stay behind me. I will protect you to my last breathlevel up the q beam plz
>>6402167>>Stay behind me. I will protect you to my last breath [Ripple Unlock: Q-Matter Beam+, +6% Q-Flux Build up for Aoi Takahashi]Multipliers must be stacked.
>>6402167>>Stay behind me. I will protect you to my last breath [Ripple Unlock: Q-Matter Beam+, +6% Q-Flux Build up for Aoi Takahashi]Hold the line.
>>6402273>>6402290>>6402303>>6402365 Charging Q-Matter Beam..Firing.. x285 unknown unborn killed! “FUCKING DIEEE!!!” With how many there were, you had zero chance of missing. You kept firing despite of being unable to see shit until you ran out of ammo just in time for something massive to pry you out of your Mecha, It made sure to tear you limb by limb first before your organs would paint what was left of your cockpit red. You did your best… .. but it was far from enough. Vital signs Terminated Updating genetic message… == 19XX, Japan, Iija district, Unknown dark alley…[MISSING INFO] [MISSING INFO] : Info about 19XXResonance Ripple : Dearest Discount Bottle of Z-Amps Q-Matter Beam++4% Q-Flux Build up with Mosou Niji,+6% Q-Flux Build up with Yoi Takahashi +10% Q-Flux Unborn Counter “What in the shit…? This can’t be some kind of a weird dream, right?” Not only you were back in the same alley again after getting killed by this Unborn but you were also in a ‘different’ you. One who was all grown up and trapped inside a giant robot thing. This Yoi seemed to know One-eyed Tomi, yes, you were controlling her actions but you weren’t her if had made any sense. You didn’t know how or what to feel…scared maybe? You might act all strong but there was something real scary about experiencing death TWICE. You knew you just gotta say it to clear things up… “Oblivion.”
>>6402273>>6402290>>6402303>>6402365“No way…” Your body had been dematerialized into millions of tiny cubes so you could cross time and space in order to reach what looked like a really old world war-era hanger with plenty of flickering lights casting unsettling shadows on the plethora of broken androids on the floor. Most of them were torn apart or shredded by something or someone terrifying. The very first step you took forward had triggered the labyrinth of wires around you to glow red. Each and every android had a jolt of electricity coursing through their metallic husks. None would be reactivated….…except for one. “It has been 842.2 years, Fluxxer.” a once angelic voice which was now mostly distorted beyond recognition came from the sole functioning android in the hanger, aside from her metallic wings, she had lost most of her parts so she was more or less immobile while addressing you with too many cables stuck in her back “Welcome to the Anchor, the single fixed point for all timelines. My name is Eien. I will help you to the best of my capabilities.” “Right, can you explain what the fuck is going on? I keep seeing crazy shit in my head, Missing info? Q-Flux? The fuck is that?” You head was swirling from this ‘overlay’ like some futuristic UI on a plugette game. “My command directives forbids me from answering most of your questions. I am instructed to assist you in choosing your Mecha and either Flux you or Overflux you on alternative version of yourself upon death.” At first, none of what she had said made a lick of sense for you but then you recalled what happened with One-eyed Tomi…overflux, was it? Like semi-observer mode?“Hold on, you are telling me that *I* as in ME can ride one of these bad boys?” Part of you was getting overly excited. “Yes, both Fluxing and Overfluxing have their advantages. The alternative versions of yourself are unaware of you meddling their timeline, naturally, they are far more experienced than a teenage girl with a bat. Sometimes, it is for the best if the real you would be physically present in a different timeline. Now please, choose your Mecha for future preferences” Eien would project a holographic screen from her eyes with plenty of giant robots to choose from.
>>6402273>>6402290>>6402303>>6402365“I personally like to get close and personal. Beat the shit out of them with my bat. Hmm… let’s see…”>MK I [7 Main Weapons, 4 Aux Weapon, 4 Passives, 0 Variant]More of a weapon platform rather than an actual Mecha, the first models had almost zero mobility, very obsolete in terms of current weaponry. However, they bring so much firepower into the battlefields with too many low-tech but devastating weaponries. These walking fortresses are very hard to bring down as well.>MK II [2 Main Weapons, 1 Aux Weapons, 6 Passives, 2 Variant]The first actual Mechas who ere [MISSING INFO]. This upgrade in mobility came at a cost of reduced armour and weapon slots. Perfecting for scouting ahead, harassing and kiting the Unborn. >MK III [3 Main Weapons, 0 Aux Weapons, 1 Passives, 4 Variant] [+10% Q-Flux Build up for Yoi Takahashi]When the unborn kept adapting to all the Mechas thrown at them, Humanity would also force to do the same. Melee focused Mecha that can endure a lot of punishment.>MK IV [3 Main Weapons, 3 Aux Weapons, 0 Passives, 0 Variant]This model in particular isn’t really impressive on its own, however, it does provide invaluable support to other Mechas>MK V [4 Main Weapons, 4 Aux Weapons, 4 Passives, 4 Variant]Jack of all trades, master of none. An all purpose Mecha that fails to excel at any particular field. Very versatile though.>MK VI [3 Main Weapons, 2 Aux Weapons, 2 Passives, 1 Variant]This one is very squishy when compared to old models but it would ensure air superiority in the battlefield>MK VII [0 Main Weapons, 6 Aux Weapons, 4 Passives, 3 Variants]A walking factory capable of churning out plenty of anti-unborn and/or supportive constructs. A backliner Mecha.>MK VIII [2 Main Weapons, 1 Aux Weapons, 8 Passives, 0 Variants]A highly advanced Mech with long ranged capabilities, it is capable of segmentation to also provide direct support to other mechas>MISSING INFOMISSING INFO
>>6402426>MK III [3 Main Weapons, 0 Aux Weapons, 1 Passives, 4 Variant] [+10% Q-Flux Build up for Yoi Takahashi]CAST FIST
>>6402426>MK IV [3 Main Weapons, 3 Aux Weapons, 0 Passives, 0 Variant]She does like to get up close and personal
>>6402426>MK III [3 Main Weapons, 0 Aux Weapons, 1 Passives, 4 Variant] [+10% Q-Flux Build up for Yoi Takahashi]In an uncertain world, we have to stack those modifiers. That said I am looking not at all respectfully at that MKVIII, in fact I am drooling violently. I absolutely love me a totally-not Fatboy. A shame we have no bonuses for it and a character that would most likely hate sitting in the back and commanding minions.
