Nerv Bridge Simulator XXVI - Quest

Damn, it feels like this started weeks ago, not yesterday.

For the record. I don't like this, if we commit to Orbital Inception the thing will keep going down. If we go with waiting it out it will gain altitude. Murphy's law.

That said, I'm for Orbital Inception. It's a high risk option, sure. But when dealing with Angles no options are safe.

For future reference, is there a possibility this anomaly will spew forth another Angel in the future?

There's also the matter of the ‘’Solomon’’ Experimental Positron Canno, I had my people work on it all night. They reported that while there was abnormally high A.T. Activity inside the Core, the containement apparatus we built around it will be able to withstand another shot.

Now, let me be clear on this : It must be destroyed as soon as it is fired. While the actual shot will be ‘’safe’’, the resulting cascading A.T. reaction inside the Core will be catastrophic if left unchecked.

I recommend that you allow us to modify the containement cage so that’ll detonate after reaching a certain energy threshold.

Wait it out. I'd rather have ground support when we roll three 1s in a row to cause Third Impact.

We can use that in case the angel regains orbit, or as a possible ace up our sleeve. Good work, doctor.

One more question on that note - would it be possible to replicate the weapon assuming we have another "spare" Core?

But either way, yes, please set the model to self-destruct when it becomes dangerous.

I'm kind of leaning towards the plan of giving the gun to Unit 01 with Anna at the wheel. As a backup. Neither of them are in particularly good shape but all she would need to do is shoot once, drop the gun and stay clear. Besides, she used the gun the most, she deserves to take the last shot there is to it. And I'm not saying this for a sentimental value, but because she's a good shot.

As for the Sixth Child, last time seemed very frustrated and I would say even rebellious. I can understand why, but I hope the attitude somewhat improved since.

I'm for Orbital Inception.

>For future reference, is there a possibility this anomaly will spew forth another Angel in the future?

There's a strong possibility that it can. But let's deal with the more pressing matters before planning a Moon mission.

>Good work, doctor.

I'm only doing my job, Major. Let's hope we'll be able to say the same about you after today.

>Would it be possible to replicate the weapon assuming we have another "spare" Core?

Absolutely. However, I have better plans for an intact Core if we manage to get our hands on one.

All right, Major. I hope you know what you're doing.

I'll begin the preparations. I take it that you want to send Unit 08 with the First Child?

It's here!

>We are doing the interception with the EVA
Bad idea, but alright. My fault for being late.

Too bad about the cannon.
Yes, the new unit with Florence.

Hopefully this will pay off, but we need to be ready to abort quickly.

I'm content that if I were to mess up really bad, there would be nobody left to criticize.

And I would love to hear more about these better plans after the mission. If you can put them on layman's terms, that is.

Yes, Florence will be the one to take this leap of faith for us. Again.

>there would be nobody left to criticize.
We can't just assume all failures will result in an impact, EVAs have been dieing more than getting out of control.

[Vice-Commander]
This is it people. We all have our jobs, the interception will begin in 3 hours.

[Everyone then leaves the room. You have a bit of time before the start of the operation, what do you want to do?]

We need to find and make sure Anna and Eileen are on base and not injured from the blasts.

check on riot-shield chan

[You get a hold on a Section-2 agent]

Oh, Major. What can I do-

Yeah sure, let me check up with Central if they have the girls' location.

[He then calls someone with his earpiece. It doesn't take long for you to have an answer.]

Yes, Major. The three of them are currently being prep'd. They're near the Evangelion cages if you want to go talk to them. The First Child is there too.

[You're pretty sure you left Riot Shield-chan at your appartment. You make a quick call home but she doesn't respond.]

Yeah, I'll go to them. Thanks for your work.

>she didn't pick up
She's just playing hard to get

[The Geofront is still on high alert, the place is bursting with staff running everywhere. Still, you reach the Evangelion cage somewhat easily where you spot one of the Eileens sitting on a bench near the pilot changing rooms.]

Ah, Major.

Your briefing is over? I heard you decided to put Florence in space. That's crazy, I hope she'll be okay.

Oh, me? Yeah, I couldn't synch with Eva 03, again. They're doing the synchronization procedure with Marie now, but I doubt she'll be able to. Eva 03 doesn't work with us for some reason.

I mentioned to the new head of science that the EVA might accept both of you piloting at once. Just a strange idea I had, but worth trying. I don't think either of you will be ready to help with this next Angel though.

I hope you get that scratch looked at, it would be too bad if it turned into a scar.

We don't get to talk very often, and who knows what might happen after today. Anything you want to get off your chest? I'm right here if you need someone to listen.

...both of us? In the Eva? I don't know if I like this.

Synchronizing with an Eva is already weird. It's like you're trying to speak with someone talking really really fast and constantly. I don't get how being two in there could help with this.

>I hope you get that scratch looked at, it would be too bad if it turned into a scar.

W-what scratch? [She touches her forehead and see the bit of blood on her fingertip. She becomes really pale.]

Oh. y-yeah I should...

...I'm happy that you understand that I'm the real one, Major. It really helps with the whole situation. I feel it's much easier to go through it all with your support, at least.

>I'm happy that you understand that I'm the real one, Major
Oh boy

Time for an awkward laugh followed by awkward silence.

Better get back to work, maybe we'll chat later Eileen.

Maybe the other Eileen is about, would be interesting to see what she has to say.

>Maybe the other Eileen is about, would be interesting to see what she has to say.

Or what's left of her. I hope we can find any pieces left.

[After a awkward silence followed by a short goodbye, you head to the Eva 03 cage, where the other Eileen is located. You enter the monitoring room and find the Head of Science overlooking the synchronization process.]

[Head, Science Division]
Now, now. no need to cry sweetheart. It only makes the synchronization process more arduous.

[Eileen, over comms]
>But we've been trying this again and again! [She seems exasperated] It didn't work the hundred times we tried it before, why would it do now?

I know, this is hard, but there's a lot on the line here, Helene. Let's try one more time.

>...

[He turns towards you]
Oh, Major. What brings you here?

How's she doing, doc? Doesn't seem like you're making progress.

What the bloody fuck is happening to the money that's supposed to go into paying psychiatrists?

Tell me.

Is it embezzlement again?

So do we tell these guys that Eileen is going kind of crazy?

Also our idea to see if she and Marie are drift compatible?

You're right, Major- we're not making any.

This is getting frustrating. I hope R&D stupid idea of a double Entryplug will get results. So far the standard synchronization procedures gives us nothing. Honestly I would invest my time elsewhere but the Vice-Commander ordered me to try, even when I told him that it wouldn't work.

Why are you asking me? You're the one who set-up that superfluous hugbox special team.

You'd be better off asking your Finance friend at one of your little dinner parties if you want more details about their paychecks. It's out of my hands.

Thanks pal. Glad to know you have my back. What about that Carl kid, is he here too?

Seems like the interest is very low tonight. I'd prefer if we end it here.

So I've been thinking about it for a while now, and I think that now's the time to do it- I'll be putting NBS on indefinite hiatus. I'm sorry guys. I've been feeling burned out about the whole thing and now a lot of IRL stuff is catching up.

It started off as some funny little one-shot thing and we greatly expended it together into a legit quest. Thank you for playing all these months, you guys were great.

>hiatus

OH FUCK NO

What will I do for the rest of the summer?

.. so, no Iconic Field quest with surfboarding puppeteering mecha action set to shoegaze music?

I hope you get everything sorted out dude.
Until then I guess I'll be waiting for the next NBS to show up in the catalogue.

Good luck and thanks for the fun

When, or rather if, you return we will eagerly await you. Remember to send an alert through twitter.

We'll miss you

Dude, the night is young and it's a weekend. Too early to throw in the towel tonight.

If you're feeling burnt out then taking a break is probably better than pushing yourself too hard, but I feel like basing your decision on this thread's low participation might not be accurate since it seems pretty outside the norm.

I'm not basing my decision on this thread, I've been thinking a long time about taking a break. This just seems like the right time to do it, that's all.

And I wanted to try to finish this battle before my internet gets cut off tomorrow. Maybe it wasn't such a great idea running outside of our usual day.

With your resources, maps and drawfagging, would you consider a Super Robot Wars Quest?

Sad to see it end, but that's the nature of the hobby. Thanks for sticking with it for so long, it was a great experience.

Indefinite doesn't mean infinite r-right guys?

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>hiatus
Fug. I just got home and the thread's already done and then I see this. Oh well, good luck all the IRL stuff, I missed today's thread because of IRL as well.

To be honest I wouldn't even be upset if you give us a railroaded finale just to be done with it at this point. It would be a lot nicer than leaving it on a cliffhanger forever.

>my internet gets cut off tomorrow
Ouch. Again, good luck getting your shit sorted, I hope everything goes well.

One last d10 roll for David.

Of course the last roll had to be a fucking 1.