[Wild Goose]

Originally Posted by sasahar17

I was told a while ago that I could put on any world building snippets for MLYRL I made on this thread. Well, this here is the first one.

*snip*

XD XD XD

And that just inspired me to put out something:

Spoiler for Garuda Wings: Evaluation:

The VF-8 Crusader II is a potent weapon. With its three-phase transformation, it can adapt to any combat environment. Possessing greater speed and maneuverability than a conventional TSF, it can dictate the terms of the fight, as was seen in combat exercises during Blue Flag '02. While the Battroid mode is not as adept at close quarters combat, that is a weakness that is easily overcome by breaking contact and returning at a more favorable angle of attack. It is a true jack-of-all-trades aircraft, able to perform every role demanded of a TSF, and then some...

... the VF-8 lends itself easily to the laserjagd role, or "Wild Weasel", as the US Navy's aviators term their mission. Lasers strike at the speed of light, but even a Magnus Lux must first acquire its target before firing. The survivability afforded by the Pin-Point Barrier system and the speed and agility of the VF-8 give it a not-insignificant edge in the suppression of enemy air defenses. However, the qualities that make the Crusader a superb hunter-killer - speed, agility, payload - are also qualities that make it an extremely effective anti-TSF weapon, as Blue Flag demonstrated. The author was privileged to observe several exercises in which US Navy Crusaders were pitted against UN test flights; despite being non-stealthy designs, and Battroid mode being less capable and maneuverable in close quarters, Lt. Fokker's Skull Flight easily defeated their opponents, taking full advantage of their VTF's strengths to compensate for their weaknesses...

...the Crusader's defenses are near-perfect; it has the same basic defense of speed and manuver that all TSFs rely on. Armoring is greatly reduced in comparison to a conventional TSF, but this is counteracted for by the employment of the Pin-Point Barrier system and Energy Converting Armor. The former is a regenerating energy shield that intercepts attacks, and is capable of absorbing fire from Laser-class BETA in limited quantities; it is hardly stressed with receiving incoming fire from a 36mm assault cannot. The Energy Converting Armor likewise ably protects the Crusader; while the exact limits of this system are not known (the Navy and Project Valkyrie keeping such details close to home), the level of protection is presumably equal or greater to current armoring measures employed on 2nd Generation TSFs...

...In terms of combat endurance, certain inferences can be drawn; the magazine for the Crusader's 3-barrel gunpod holds 800 rounds of caseless 36mm, and the Crusader carries two spare magazines. A maximum loadout for the Strike Eagle, for example, would be in the region of twelve (12) magazines of 2000 rounds, or 24000 rounds of 36mm. This would by default render the Crusader ill-suited for Hive Infiltration missions; the Crusader is more of a stiletto blade, while TSFs are greatswords. Furthermore, the Crusader is the next generation of tactical fighter, and thus requires the next generation of mechanic - this is a machine that appears ill-suited for the realities of operation from forward bases, such as the South Thailand front, particularly in regions where highly skilled personnel are at a premium. This is, obviously, not an issue with the United States Navy, the primary operator of the Crusader, as this is a nation with a strong educational base, with highly skilled personnel, and close to a century of institutional experience in naval aviation...

...the author believes that even the Raptor, Takemikazuchi and the Berkut, the strongest 3rd Generation TSFs, would have great difficulty in defeating the Crusader, and this is before we consider that Crusader pilots train to a high level of teamwork that is rarely seen in standard TSF squadrons: Crusaders are not four pilots working together, but four fingers of a single fist. In the author's experience, such level of teamwork is rarely seen in COSEAN forces, with the exception of some elite units...

...in conclusion, the VF-8 Crusader is a powerful new weapon in American hands, and promises to bring a new revolution in warfare; operating in concert, a force of TSFs with VTF support would be near-invincible, particularly once Wild Weasel missions have been successfully executed, allowing greater freedom of movement. At the same time, the phenomenal performance of the Crusader in anti-TSF combat has unfortunate implications for the regional strategic balance, as it is all but guaranteed that the Crusader will eventually deploy to Yankee Station and the Far East region...

-Excerpt from "VF-8 Crusader II: Observations and Performance Evaluation", by 1st Lt. John Davis. Reprinted with the permission of the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Malaysian Ministry of Defence.

1st Lt. John Davis enlisted into the Royal Malaysian Air Force in 1991 and was commissioned through OCS in the same year. He has served in various TSF squadrons throughout his career, with over 2000 flight hours, and was among the cadre for the formation of No.18 Squadron, the first F-18 Hornet squadron in COSEAN. He is currently serving as the Commanding Officer of COSEAN's Garuda Test Flight, under Project PROMINENCE, UN 3rd Army, a position he took up in 2000.

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"COSEAN officials today denounced the US Navy's newest fighter, the VF-8 Crusader II. COSEAN officials claim that the Crusader is intended to serve as an anti-TSF weapon, pointing out that it lacks the combat endurance and payload of conventional TSFs, it's phenomenal performance in this year's Blue Flag exercises, and that it has been evaluated as a factor that could destabilize the Far East region..."[/I] - CNN

"The Imperial Japanese government views with concern the development of the Variable Tactical Fighter. This is a weapon which is not mean to kill BETA. Unlike our Takemikazuchi, it carries an absurdly low amount of ammunition - not even achieving the basic load of a Japanese TSF - and lacks the combat endurance to hold ground and fight to the last breath. This is a weapon referred to as a stiletto blade by a distinguished and expert evaluator: a blade meant for backstabbing, not for direct combat..." - Imperial Japan spokesman

"I see this as more proof that the Americans aren't interested in actually fighting the BETA. What's the use of a TSF that doesn't carry enough ammo? Also, the lack of melee weapons does not sit well with me. A TSF that doesn't carry a blade is a TSF that doesn't plan to stay and fight." - Imperial Royal Guard officer.

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0700 hours local

John Davis turned on his lights, sat behind his desk, and smiled contentedly. Looking through his battered and worn organiser, his smile grew as he confirmed that, for the first time in a long time, his day was essentially clear. Everything urgent had been taken clear of, his to-do pile was all done... all that was really left to do was observe a flight sortie by his girls, debrief them... and then he'd probably let everyone go home early. In fact, they had the weekend off - perhaps he ought to arrange something? A cookout, maybe; it'd been too long since he'd had a proper barbeque: where the barbeque pit was an oil drum cut in half, where it was done under the stars behind the hangars, where the pilots and maintennance crews all got together to eat, drink and be merry...

And then the phone rang.

Still in his good mood, he lifted the phone. "Good Morning, Garuda Test Flight, Lt. Davis speaking."

"What the hell did you write?!" demanded a voice, and John winced as he pulled the receiver from his ear.

"Yuuya, it's far too early for all of this shouting. Especially when it's from someone I outrank."

"Check your newsfeeds. COSEAN and Imperial Japan are denouncing the Crusader. And they're using a report written by you to do it."

"What?!"

"Don't bullshit me. We trusted you. We thought you were a friend. You promised Yui you'd help her if you could. And you turn around and you screw us over!"

"What the hell! What're they saying?"

"That your evaluation states that the Crusader's an anti-TSF weapon, and that it'll destabilise the region."

"...well, that's partially true," admitted John. "But I think I've been taken out of context. Check your mail - I sent two copies of that report to Dover. I was ordered to do an evaluation of the Crusader and I did write an honest evaluation. No holds barred, the good and the bad. That's how I am. You know me."

"I'll reserve judgement until I read your report," said a cold voice, coming over the line, and John winced again.

"Good morning, Yui-"

"That's Captain Takamura to you, First Lieutenant Davis. And you can forget about that Argos-Garuda exchange you were asking about."

There was a gentle click, oddly incongruous with how angry Yui was, and Yuuya sighed.

"Yeah, she's pretty pissed off right now. As am I. You'd better lie low for a couple of days."

"Thank you for the warning, Yuuya. Again, please read the report that I sent you."

Replacing the phone in its cradle, John buried his face in his hands, his good mood completely destroyed.

Uh... yeah.

Good point: Isumi and Shimako would be all too happy that Yui has fallen head over heels for this handsome man, but I am now seeing Kazuza and Aki being the ‘over-protective best friends from hell’. I can just see it now: Yui will be having to talk down overzealous BFFs who think that it’s ‘high time Yui get married and settled down’… or something to that effect. Meanwhile, Yuuya will be undergoing a trial that would make what Greg Focker went through look absolutely tame.

What the hell, let’s just take this idea, add some more harem comedy and the rule of funny and hit frappe. Sandeck is convinced Yuuya is the perfect gene donor for his super soldier project and is actively trying to get Cryska to seduce him. Yifei is takes Chinese waifu to a whole new level and will be trying to drag Yuuya to the altar any chance she gets. Natalie is the conflicted spy girl stereotype who has fallen head over heels with Yuuya and will find ‘redemption through the power of love’. Sharon is the desperate ex-girlfriend who has finally seen the light and wants Yuuya back in her life. Yui is the first girl who has to deal with her friends and family interfering with her love life. Yuuya’s only island of sanity in these hostile waters is Argos Flight, and even that starts sinking when little midget Tarisa (previously the person he’d mentally labeled as #1 bro and the only female he can possibly be safe around) decides she wants to get in his pants as well.

And Orson will be filming the entire thing for posterity. Huzzah.

Man, that would really turn TE into Infinite Stratos. It’s too bad I suck at rom com, or I really would write this just for the heck of it.

....FUND IT.

Though this is just me but I thought there was something going on between Tarisa and VG? Then again, I'm doubtful how much sanity there will be in Argos Flight, given that Tarisa now wants to get into his pants and VG will probably kick back with Vincent, and observe the lulz from behind a nice tall glass of beer. (Argos Bridge Bunnies optional.)

But I think we should keep Sharon away from it all. From how she was portrayed in TE, I get the impression that their breakup was partially because Yuuya was such a jackass, and she's since then moved on. She's made her bed with Leon, and she's sleeping in it.

Also, Stella fits as the older sister/team mom who gives advice to everyone that, on the whole, works out a LOT better than Yui's friends.