Blades of Autumn

[Fuji]

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Sadako double checked her systems as she flew in formation behind Ubukata's ship. The Orchid was fresh out of repairs and fully stocked with anti capital weaponary. The ship was otherwise unremarkable except for the long scar that ran along the nose of the ship where the edge of a cruiser grazed passed it. She ran the diagnostics of her missile weapon systems for the second time.

Primary weapons check - Complete
Missile Capacity - 70/70
Weapon temperature - Stable

She tapped the mic 3 times before speaking.
"Squadron leader Alpha. Tomoe-chan. Do you read me? Got eyes on target yet? We have been looking for hours and I am bored. Are you sure the old lady's intel is good?

Before waiting for the reply she opened the sake bottle she had kept behind her seat the entire flight. It was half empty by now and she put the bottle to her lips.

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