The Arch Storm

[Shazbot11]

Hitoha Aono

One Mind, One Purpose, One Goal...


We extend the sight of the Multitude. We extended mind of the Multitude.


This one began its first flight with another. It is a part of the Multitude. It identifies its shell as Jokoto Nokimi. Together we leave the sanctuary of Tekagi, and glide amidst the individual shells of Kusari; we create facsimiles, and so we learn.


Hokkaido connects Tohoku, and through the gravitic artery we enter into it for transit towards the Kyushu artery. Within proximity of our destination we find a construct of sizable mass.

It is identified as an engine of aggression. We and 'Jokoto' approach for a more detailed scan, and extend our facsimiles. The warship responds with a threat, we hasten our task.

We learn all that we can about the warship and continue with our sojourn. This one advises caution when approaching such a construct; it is recommended to assemble the Multitude before attempting a purge.

Passing through the artery We soon enter Kyushu. Flight traffic increases dramatically and we are forced into encounters with hostile shells.

Their aggression led to their downfall.

Their aggression led to our gain.

A faint signal source was soon detected, and We begin our examination.

Analysis was confirmed to match weapon scoring consistent with Naval Armaments. We conclude that patrols extend into the nebula; the sensor shadows toy with the constructs of the shells, this information will be disseminated amongst the Hunters and Trappers.

Shortly after, a most unusual encounter occurs. Through the open frequencies We hear the expressed glee of a shell, speaking openly about peculiar topics. We and 'Jokoto' add our own voices in hopes of a better understanding.

This shell exhibited a gross misunderstanding of its own physiology. We grew curious, and attempted to make it aware of the frailty of its own kind.

Regardless, it continued to display a mindset that is highly...irregular. Direct contact was eventually made as we proceeded towards Nansei Research Station; its actions were deemed more interesting than the habitation construct, and We investigated. Shortly, another one arrived as well.

Concerning the one identifying itself as "Black.Rose"

Concerning the one identifying itself as "Harlequin"

Our scans of these two were exceptionally unusual. Attempts at identifying the nature of the piloting shells returned anomalous readings; We find this disconcerting. The construct belonging to "Black.Rose" was correlated to fighters of the 'Borderworlds' yet contained units that were never categorized; the construct belonging to "Harlequin" matched no known design with an equal number of unusual units. Most peculiar was the large cache of shells within its cargo. Perhaps they too wished to enlighten the shells in Kusari.

Soon, however, We learned that the purpose for the shells was...irregular.

It must be noted that the entities "Black.Rose" and "Harlequin" had taken notice of the shells we possessed. They were quite keen on acquiring them. We could not risk destabilization of our purpose. The shells were transferred to them. Most unfortunate. They were also, however, curious about Us.

Another shell seized their attention. We used this opportunity to proceed with our purpose.

This one advises extreme caution with the entities "Black.Rose", "Harlequin", and others that fall within their classification. Nominal functions and mindsets pertaining to shells does not apply to them. Their actions are irregular. Their actions are fatal. An intact entity must be brought to the Sanctuary for further understanding.

Our facsimile would be compromised if We and 'Jokoto' remained in Kyushu. We chose to enter into New Tokyo to learn.

A construct for Providing. We found this one in proximity to the shell habitation of New Tokyo. It cooperated with Us, under the auspices of a Naval Forces reconnaissance wing. We learned all that we could, and deem it a small threat. Hunters and Trappers should be made aware of them: these constructs may follow a pattern of routes and carry useful provisions, on some instances shells as well.

Our sojourn drew to a close. We retraced our flight through Kyushu again, where the entity "Black.Rose" still continued irregular activities; a shell identified as "Geordi -Fixer - Forbes" was under duress from the entity's abnormal behavior. We had decided to take advantage of the proceedings, and offered assistance to the shell; however, it was to be chased out of Kyushu through the construct artery and into the shell-designated 'Tau-29'. Unfortunate. The shell transmitted a secure comm to this one, explaining it had secured a number of shells that fell victim to "Black.Rose's" peculiarities. We implored it to transfer them to Us for return to a Naval Forces habitation construct. Before We could act, a true shell of the Naval Forces arrived. We were forced to display our facsimile and avoid destabilizing our purpose. The Naval Forces shell went to the assistance of "Geordi", and the shell informed us it was ordered to proceed to a 'Freeport'. Most unfortunate.

Though a great potential had evaded Us, 'Jokoto' secured a number of shells. They will be submitted to the Multitude. Their fate rests with the Multitude.

We conclude Our sojourn. What has been learned will be added to the voice of the Multitude. We await Our next sojourn.

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Maybe some day, they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he's free.