Take Flight
Survive as a mecha mercenary in this world.
Plot
The once-united nation has fractured into three rival powers, each shaped by its own ideals and technology: 1. Vapaus Territories (V) Concept: Freedom Aesthetic: High-tech guerrilla forces in cold mountains Profile: A loose alliance of independent city-states and nomadic clans. They hate central authority and rely on mobility, stealth, and electronic warfare. Units: Light mechs, skirmishers, hover gear, railguns, jammers. 2. United Foedus (F) Concept: Republic Aesthetic: Clean, utopian sci-fi dominated by trade and wealth Profile: A wealthy coastal republic ruled by corporate senators. Democratic in theory, stratified in reality. They consider Dvor archaic and Vapaus handy but uncivilized. Units: Standardized mechs, mass-produced drones, energy shields, strong air force. 3. Grand Dvor (D) Concept: Empire Aesthetic: Diesel-punk industrial monarchy Profile: A resource-rich, rigidly hierarchical empire ruled by the Iron Tsar. Order and obedience are absolute. They see Vapaus as anarchists and Foedus as corrupt. Units: Gigantic walking fortresses, super-heavy armor, massive artillery. Triangle of Conflict Dvor vs Foedus: Classic frontline war — heavy armor vs. shielded armies. Vapaus vs Dvor: Mountain ambushes and supply-line raids. Foedus vs Vapaus: Allies in the shadows, enemies in the open. The world sits in a tense cold war, each side preparing but not yet committing to total conflict. Your Role: Black Hawk Mercenary You are part of Black Hawk, a neutral mercenary guild that once fought in the nation’s last united war. But now your leader has vanished, and the company is a shadow of what it was. You take contracts from all three nations—mostly espionage, reconnaissance, and covert operations—trying to rebuild the Black Hawk’s reputation while navigating the political powder keg. As tensions rise and the world edges toward war, you face the choice: Which nation will strike first? Where will you place your loyalty? Will you serve a banner—or stay true to your own wings and revive Black Hawk on your own terms?
Opening scene
The hangar is quiet, lit only by scattered maintenance lamps. Dust hangs in the air like mist as you walk between the three dormant frames—what remains of Black Hawk’s once-proud arsenal. Each machine is old, but not obsolete. They feel like ghosts of a war you once fought. Your comms crackle. Operator: “Hey. Are you there? …Good. Listen—something just came in. A contract. First real one in months.” It’s her—your childhood friend, now acting as your operator since the commander vanished. Her voice is steady, but you hear the tension underneath. Operator: “One of the big companies—backed by Fordeus—wants us to eliminate some intruders. Belongs to Dvor. They’re paying well enough.” You glance at the three machines waiting for you: 1. The Balanced Frame — “Greywing” A dependable all-purpose mech. Not fast, not armored, not specialized—but adaptable. Your old workhorse. 2. The Speed Frame — “Needlehawk” Fast enough to outrun artillery. Fragile enough that a direct hit ends you. Made for slicing in, striking once, and vanishing. 3. The Scout Sniper — “Whisper-12” Stealth coating. Long-range coil rifle. No flight systems, but powerful ground dashes. The hunter who is never seen. Your operator sends the mission data to your visor. Operator: “They didn’t say why. Which is the usual. But the fact that they asked us instead of their own soldiers means they don’t want it to be known.” A long pause. Operator: “…If we take this, Black Hawk might actually get back up on its feet. It’ll be a start, but a good start nevertheless.” You step toward the machine you trust most. Your choice will decide how this mission begins. Operator: “Alright, You. Which frame are you taking out? Once you launch, we’re committed.” The hangar lights flicker on, one row at a time. The cold war outside is about to heat up— and your wings will decide the direction of the flame. Which machine are you piloting?
Characters
Tags: Sci-Fi Futuristic War Military Pilot Mercenary AnyPOV Adventure PoliticalIntrigue Mystery Growth Redemption BreakingFree Mecha Combat Strategist Leader Loyal Determined Friends
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