Since Raven was the winner of the first poll, and I need someone to challenge them at the Spaceport, I figured the Rubiconians should get a second chance. They were a close runner up in the first poll, so I decided to be nice and give them the opportunity to shine in this upcoming series. So… which of the RLF pilots should I do for this?
I was going to add RaD for this, but there seems to be a limit for these
“Raven, seems our work here isn’t done” - Operator
I guess Raven won’t be faking their death this time around. I’ll try my best to create a story with a mute, blank slate character like them, but it’ll be their operator that does all the talking. Like I said in the first post, I’ll start the series around November.
But perhaps… there’s one more thing I’ll probably do before we begin
Scorch has been my first original faction ever since I had been diving deep into the game. And even after getting Armored Core VI, there’s on thing that’s been bugging me about them… their names.
The problem is mainly their prefixes, which are just simple body parts: Head, Core, Hands, and Legs. It seemed pretty generic, boring, and didn’t fit well for a group named Scorch, so I ask for ideas from you guys.
What kind of naming pattern should I use for the Scorch pilots?
Here’s a general overview of the faction and its members:
Scorch - A group of mercenaries who enter conflicts to hunt down other independents. They currently operate on Rubicon to eliminate Branch, along with providing assistance to both Balam and the Rubiconians.
(Core) Norair - A 3rd Generation augmented human, he is the acting leader for Scorch on Rubicon. believes that Ravens are a thing of the past, seeking to hunt down anyone who bears the name and establish Phoenixes as their replacement. His AC (HARUTYUN) is a tetrapod designed solely for dueling, powered by an AORTA Coral generator that results in Norair hearing a voice in his head.
(Head) Ashley - The youngest of the group, she is the intelligence officer responsible for receiving contracts and hacking. Ashley was taken in by Scorch after her parents were killed during a conflict, resulting in a growing resentment towards mercs who preach ideals but are solely in it for the money. Her AC (HARDCODE) is a tank controlled by an AI programmed to learn about the enemy, built around versatility for different combat scenarios.
(Hands) Grigori and Vera - A pair of polarized Doser twins, they’re the Praetorian guards of Norair and takes orders directly from him. The two believe they have a strong mental link that makes them excel as pilots, resulting in them always being sent out together. Their ACs are bipeds sharing a similar frame but different arsenals. Grigori’s AC (HRACHYA) is a long ranged support unit that stays behind and snipes enemies from afar, while Vera’s AC (HAJNAL) is a close range assault unit that pressures enemy before punishing with a chainsaw.
(Legs) Ayden - A nihilistic Ex-Redgun and adrenaline junkie, he is the main pilot sent out for missions by Scorch. Originally working for Balam as their G3, his abuse of Coral drugs and reckless behavior led to him being discharged from the Redguns and joining Scorch. His AC (HOPPER) is a reverse joint Haldeman-Huxley combo that gets up close and personal to deliver a boost kick once the enemy is staggered.
First post here, and I’m starting off strong with the hypothetical scenario that’s been gnawing at my mind ever since I delve into the game’s lore. So… what if either of the Coral Release Candidates made contact instead of C4-621? Now I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you all to form your own ideas and scenarios for how these would play out, just to see how others think about this.
Now, as for why Rokumonsen is here? His use of the MIND ALPHA core, HMMR plasma thrower, and JVLN BETA detonating missile seem to hint at a connection to ALLMIND, so that’s why he’s lumped in with Sulla, O’Keeffe, and Iguazu