[Ori Misaki]

MBU Page 11: Power Play

(OOC) First nearly-two-month break [7-10-2007 to 9-5-2007 with no posts]

- Saito first pilots, and battles in, the Akatsuki.
- Introduction of Lt. Harrai (ORB).
- Introduction of Saito's base, a cave at the side of a cliff.
- Introduction of the MVF-M11C Murasame (ORB) for Rei's use.
- First mention of Saito's father (talking in sleep)
- First use of a tracer-firing rifle.

Summary: As Rei and James plot a raid of the area with the UN and local forces, Saito finally makes his way to the Gaw with Ryouba still unconscious. When he discovers the carrier's second hanger, Saito ditches Ryouba and hijacks the Akatsuki within. Reaching the Treasoner, which is now surrounded by the UN and local forces (and where Rei and James are), Saito threatens to destroy the Akatsuki if fired upon. Grabbing onto his Gundam with the Akatsuki, he makes his way to a secret hideout at the side of a cliff, successfully escaping the forces.

Rei is given a standard issue Murasame for use as a temporary unit by the ORB forces. Taking the Murasame, she traces her Akatsuki to Saito's secret hideout. Realizing that he's in trouble with both Ryouba and the female pilot no matter what he does, Saito decides to use the Akatsuki to battle Rei's incoming Murasame.

During their battle, Rei, who is more experienced with the Akatsuki, is able to gain the upper hand. In a sudden move, she fires a tracer at the Akatsuki in hopes that it will successfully override the unit's AI.