Replace Nelson with Shepard
This is like that coming of age anime, guise.
Or Baldur's Gate.
What were those robots? Why did they attack us?
Those RoboAnts are used for training here at the base. I don't know why they attacked us. It has never happened before.
...
The two glance at one another with a serious expression. I think... they may be hiding something from me. But I just arrived and I can't insist too much, so I don't pursue it further.
They wanted to kill you, Shepard. Just like they killed Ma and Pa Shepard in Mars...
So... what will I be doing here?
You'll be training for combat and continuing studies in your specialization.
There are plenty of extremely skilled instructors stationed here. Myself included, obviously. That fight was nothing compared to what you will encounter in the future. All your enemies were the same kind. The real fight begins when you're facing different kinds of enemies, and the challenge starts when you're having to dodge combined special attacks.
I see. It sounds exciting. I'm eager to start my training here.
Let's move now. I need to show you the training facility.
I'll show him everything. If that's all right with you, Tom?
Oh! Sorry, I mean.. Lt. Shatz!
Yes, sure. You can show him.
Sorry to disappoint you, but you've already done more than enough for him. It would be inappropriate for a high ranking officer to stay any longer.
All right.
I better be going now before someone comes looking for me. Nelson, follow Sergeant Fox and stay out of trouble!
Yes, sir!
I follow Fox to the main building of the military base. I see her press a button to open the entrance and we walk through a series of corridors. One after another, they don't seem to end. This place is a giant maze!
Don't worry. It seems confusing at first, but once you get familiar with the inner transport system there's nothing to it.
We journey further inside and stop at one of the rooms.
This is your room. You'll share it with another private. He's only been here a few months now.
Sigh, sharing room with another guy.
Phillip Koenig! Wake up immediately!
Gah! I-I'm sorry...
I hope you'll take example from Pvt. Joshua Nelson. He is always vigilant!
Whoa. Thanks, teach.
Check out that Hitler moustache. Seriously.
I peer into the room from behind Sgt. Fox. I see why she was so angry. This Phillip guy was talking a nap.
Now go get changed! Your training is about to start! Get on top of things, private!
Fox stomps out of the room and slams the door. She's such an irascible person!
A hothead, that Rebecca. I can't stand anything about that woman, save for that body of hers. In any case, pleased to meet you, Koenig.
Call me Philipp.
Oh, all right. Pleased to meet you, Philipp.
Pleasure is all yours, Joshua.
(Damn, am I really going to share a room with Skyway? He's not the friendly type.. to say the least.)
I'm going to change. Don't touch anything. I've got this room memorized, newbie.
Don't worry. (Asshole. This definitely isn't going to work out.)
I begin to unpack my stuff. I look over on Phillip's bed and notice a very funny looking hat there.
Jeez, Skyway. Chill out...bah.
Maybe he's just in a bad mood.
I decide to avoid arguing with him... for now. But he better not make this a habit.
I'm coming. By the way, nice hat!
I try not to laugh as I say it.
...Yeah. Whatever.
He's getting so far ahead of me now. Is he trying to lose me??
Whoa, looks like he's warming up to me.
Wait, slow down!
No, we need to hurry! Our training is starting soon! Follow me: I'll show you where the main training is... if you can keep up!
Hey! Wait up!
Additional areas are unlocked through dialogues or plot. For now, let's hit the training facility.
Moments of walking later...
We enter a huge room. It's really impressive. There must be hundreds of soldiers here, all aligned in several rows. In the center, a block of hi-tech supercomputers projects holograms of the planet, along with many other statistics.
Very well. Everyone is here. Let's start. 320 recruits. That's how many of you are in this room right now. Of those 320, only 8 will be selected to become part of the Royal Guard on the outpost of Planet Stronghold. Yes. Eight.
You see all the supercomputers in this room? They'll assess your potential, with no possibility of mistakes. So, don't think you'll have an easy life here.
She comes down from the mezzanine and starts walking around. She's heading straight towards me.
(Pfff... that was clearly directed at me.)
You'll have to sweat to reserve your place in history.
If history is located in your bed, I'll sweat right away.
She quickly turns her head and looks Philipp in the eyes. With a ferocious grin she shouts.
Y-yes ma'am!
All right. The droid instructors will explain the basics as a refresher for those of you who have forgotten. I will meet you again in an hour at the virtual battle arena.
She walks out, still looking uptight. Several androids starts splitting up the recruits into smaller groups. Each groups is made of four people... except mine. It's just me and Skyway.
I used this opportunity to ask the bot for more info. Here are some interesting nuggets:
Good advice. Let's check out Skyway's skill set.
Looks like he's a scout. Skilled in sniping and Sneaking/Survival as non combat skill. With a Protection Psionic. Not bad...
We've learned enough for now.
Ok, enough talking about this.
Yeah. I need some action.
I agree with you on this one.
Oh really? Very well, follow me, you two.
Uh oh...
You see those robots there? They'll be your first combat training test.
Good. Some fun at last!
Wait, I've alraedy met model 02 on my arrival but... there's also another model?
Yes, it's the RoboAnt model 06, one of my favourite training robots.
I'd love to be blown up by you, Fox.
They..they have energy weapons?
Oh, not just that. They can also hit hard with their special attack 'Phasor Blast'.
What...this isn't fair!
C'mon, weren't you eager to fight? Now show me what you can do!
Yes...sir.
Wait. Recruit Nelson?
Y-yes, Sgt?
Take this First Aid Kit. I think you'll need it. Hahaha!
It's a healing item. We already have one equipped. I guess she's worried about us.
Shit.
Fuck. We're outnumbered...and our combined HP isn't even comparable to all three of them!
Time to bust out my Tacticular Enhancers...
This is like that coming of age anime, guise.
Or Baldur's Gate.
The two glance at one another with a serious expression. I think... they may be hiding something from me. But I just arrived and I can't insist too much, so I don't pursue it further.
They wanted to kill you, Shepard. Just like they killed Ma and Pa Shepard in Mars...
I follow Fox to the main building of the military base. I see her press a button to open the entrance and we walk through a series of corridors. One after another, they don't seem to end. This place is a giant maze!
We journey further inside and stop at one of the rooms.
Sigh, sharing room with another guy.
Whoa. Thanks, teach.
Check out that Hitler moustache. Seriously.
I peer into the room from behind Sgt. Fox. I see why she was so angry. This Phillip guy was talking a nap.
Fox stomps out of the room and slams the door. She's such an irascible person!
I begin to unpack my stuff. I look over on Phillip's bed and notice a very funny looking hat there.
Jeez, Skyway. Chill out...bah.
Maybe he's just in a bad mood.
I decide to avoid arguing with him... for now. But he better not make this a habit.
I try not to laugh as I say it.
He's getting so far ahead of me now. Is he trying to lose me??
Whoa, looks like he's warming up to me.
Additional areas are unlocked through dialogues or plot. For now, let's hit the training facility.
Moments of walking later...
We enter a huge room. It's really impressive. There must be hundreds of soldiers here, all aligned in several rows. In the center, a block of hi-tech supercomputers projects holograms of the planet, along with many other statistics.
She comes down from the mezzanine and starts walking around. She's heading straight towards me.
If history is located in your bed, I'll sweat right away.
She quickly turns her head and looks Philipp in the eyes. With a ferocious grin she shouts.
She walks out, still looking uptight. Several androids starts splitting up the recruits into smaller groups. Each groups is made of four people... except mine. It's just me and Skyway.
I used this opportunity to ask the bot for more info. Here are some interesting nuggets:
Good advice. Let's check out Skyway's skill set.
Looks like he's a scout. Skilled in sniping and Sneaking/Survival as non combat skill. With a Protection Psionic. Not bad...
We've learned enough for now.
Uh oh...
I'd love to be blown up by you, Fox.
It's a healing item. We already have one equipped. I guess she's worried about us.
Shit.
Fuck. We're outnumbered...and our combined HP isn't even comparable to all three of them!
Time to bust out my Tacticular Enhancers...
