Full Metal Panic Novel Discussion

[MisterBaka]

Isn't Carlos the guy who fought Tatsuya in the AS battle over Yukari?

[FeistyDreams]

That's right, he is. I'd forgotten.

I've been really bad, STILL haven't read the book myself yet... I-I'm sorry... Q___Q

[FeistyDreams]

(sorry for the double-post)

I got everything in today! Issues 2 and 3 of Newtype Ace and the November and January issues of Dragon Magazine. Yeah, the January issue came out in November, gotta love how that works XD Anyways, bunch of awesome stuff in them.

Check it here.

Now I know what those pictures were from. And sadly, that's not Kaname hair. I think, I think I'm just done even speculating about anything on Another XD Although I did figure there was a possibility of it being Clara's hair if she was moving, I just really wanted it to be Kaname, lol.

I'll have to read the bit of Another in the January DM, didn't realize that it was gonna be there. That's also where the pic of that "Leonard-like" guy is from, maybe I can get some clues. Although I did say I was done speculating... XD I skimmed it, and it seemed like Tatsuya may have gotten serious during the fight, and Lina got pissed at him for forgetting the ROE, and then he got all sad that she was angry. I'll read it more carefully later. ^^;

[dasvik]

Originally Posted by FeistyDreams

(sorry for the double-post)

I got everything in today! Issues 2 and 3 of Newtype Ace and the November and January issues of Dragon Magazine. Yeah, the January issue came out in November, gotta love how that works XD Anyways, bunch of awesome stuff in them.

Check it here.

Now I know what those pictures were from. And sadly, that's not Kaname hair. I think, I think I'm just done even speculating about anything on Another XD Although I did figure there was a possibility of it being Clara's hair if she was moving, I just really wanted it to be Kaname, lol.

I'll have to read the bit of Another in the January DM, didn't realize that it was gonna be there. That's also where the pic of that "Leonard-like" guy is from, maybe I can get some clues. Although I did say I was done speculating... XD I skimmed it, and it seemed like Tatsuya may have gotten serious during the fight, and Lina got pissed at him for forgetting the ROE, and then he got all sad that she was angry. I'll read it more carefully later. ^^;

Wow, nice, but... try to smile a little :P
...from time to time, at least

[FeistyDreams]

Originally Posted by dasvik

Wow, nice, but... try to smile a little :P
...from time to time, at least

XD I don't smile on command very well. I should've put something amusing on in the background as I took those pictures, then maybe I'd've smiled, hahah. I've never been good at smiling for a camera, though ^^; I do smile quite a bit, though, promise! Just... not for pictures... not very well... ^^;;

[HunterSeeker]

Another volume 2 will release on 20/12, with a changeable cover (Adelina in swimsuit).

Jeez. Long enough.

I'll do the best to provide new info, but now I became a journalist so my time will be more limited than before......

[HunterSeeker]

(Place reserved for more recent info despite no one's reading anymore)

Edit: OK, time for some update.

Spoiler for our main AS:

It's name decided: AS-1 Blaze Raven.
8.6m tall, 9.8t/11t weight, PRH-281 Reactor at 3400KW, max operational time 70hrs, maximum speed 130km/h (350km/h /w boost), max jumping height 30m (400m /w boost, no shit)
Weapons: GEC-D 40mm AS Rifle, Toshiba (wtf?) Type-10 Monomolecular Cutter, EHI "Dragonfly" CIWS
Equipped with a new "Agile Thruster" (possibly proper translation, considering how Japanese pronounce English words), AS-1 has a superior spec to throw all 3rdGen AS behind, but it has a very bad mobility by itself since its framework has been constructed to sustain the extreme speed and manouvers. Also the booster will emit a plasma trail so that enemies can track it down. Of course, possible expansions in future.
(From HS: Gatoh, seriously, are you tuning it like this so that it may enter SRW in the future without much problem?)



Also, it isn't Astray Red Frame /w Geabara Straight. You know what I mean eh?

Spoiler for other AS making appearances:

M6A2E2 "Bushmaster"
Fixed armaments: 7.62mm Gatling Gun x2, 105mm howister, "Hydra70" Rocket Launcher x3
Max operational time: 140hrs
When firing its main gun, it'll be supported by both expanded feet as well as a support leg from lower torso.

(Kinda reminds me about Tieren Long-Range Artillery type. Heh.)

M9A1 Armoured Gershback
Modified from operational M9s since 2004, obviously used by US army.
And no, it doesn't have armour purge.


RK-02 Scepter (able to equip with armed attachments)
A new 3rdGen came from the same designers of RK-92 Savage, its arms can be fitted with different type of attachments, including gatling guns, daggers, missile launchers and many others.

Spoiler for story-related pics:

Seriously, this pic alone wins over all those seducing poses from the first book. No joke.



New terrorists: Sanjo Kikuno and Sanjo Akira. Ring a bell about Fei brothers/Xia sisters?



Identity unknown for now. Both of them.

That's it for this batch.
Unfortunately, I may have to eat my word of providing on-time fresh spoilers this time. Since my grandpa's health is now in bad shape I may have to travel back to Mainland anytime in these few days (date not confirmed but I have to go), for seeing him last time for best, his simple funderal for worst......

[bakAnki]

Oh don't worry, I will read any spoiler, summary, info, or anything posted here. I just rarely post here XD

Hoping for Sousuke and Chidori to appear on volume 2, or at least someone mention their whereabout

[MisterBaka]

*silently monitors under ECS*
Фиг вы от меня спрячетесь, буржуи =)

[HunterSeeker]

Updates done. It can't be helped even I want to sleep:P

[<KS11>]

Thanks hunter! I was hoping for some news about the spin off

[bakAnki]

Thank you for the updates!
DAYUM that Adelina with kimono, and katana-wielding AS!!!! w00t!!


Also hoping for the best for your grandpa...

[MisterBaka]

OMFG!!! Lina is so... hawt in this kimono for some reason. Yeah, there's nothing like a Russian girl in a traditional Japanese dress to give this one a bo... ehm, anyway, I like how the new RK unit is like the latest Kalashnikov assault rifles we have with a lot of attachments.
And why do I have a sudden suspicion that the tough-looking guy from the last pic is a badass evil man from Lina's past causing her to look so cute and sad in a picture above?..

Spoiler for .:

Comrade Gauronov, if I may?

Thanks, HunerSeeker, and a wish of good health and good luck to your grandfather from Russia.

[Illsteir]

Also, it isn't Astray Red Frame /w Geabara Straight. You know what I mean eh?

Who cares? It will look good together with my Astray Red Frame once a toy of it comes out.
Are there any news regarding AL? I was kinda hoping he will be the AI of Blue Raven as soon as DOMS receives it.

Also, Savage on steroids = kinda want.

[FeistyDreams]

Shikidouji has posted a few new sketches to her blog. I'd seen the ones of Sousuke and Kaname and of Tatsuya and Adelina at kotatsu on her twitter, but the Hayashimizu/Ren one was new to me this morning. ^^ It's nice to see them, I gotta say! Such cute sketches~

[HunterSeeker]

OK, first off it's glad that my grandpa is safe, at least for now.
But then my job made me too weary to do any updates yesterday, so here we go......

Firstoff, the pic Feisty speaks about if you're too lazy:

Spoiler:

Spoiler for the catch:

Early spoilers about the book is that Hayashimizu IS MARRIED TO REN'S FAMILY, BECOMING THE EIGHTH LEADER OF YAKUZA. (For those who think it should be opposite, remember that he abandoned his own family to enter Jindai, from the shorts) And words are that Yakuza is actually funding Tatsuya's family busniess. SHIT GETS REAL.

Also some more additional info about our modest AS friend RK-02:

Spoiler for :

RK-02
Maximum operational time 280hrs
Max movement speed 140km/h (170 for suddent movements)
Max jump height 35m
"Unlike its fellow 3rdGen AS, RK-02 follow a different trend that it just meets a minimum requirement for mobility and stealth, while doing its best at firepower, armour, operational time and adaptability. Especially its unbelievably long operational time, survivability in toughest environments and ease of maintanence, all are following the design theory of Savage. It can change its armaments by adjusting its arm mechanic 'Kaduka weapon system'. After becoming a civilian enterprise, the company tried to promote this machine as 'the successor of Savage', but unfortunately it's not selling well since most buyers are content with Savage already. (Heh.)"

Now to the main busniess. And, these pics are ealry ones scratched from the net, so don't ask about the resolution for now.
First, the book cover.

Spoiler:

ONLY FMP CAN SURPASS FMP ITSELF.

"In order to return his family's debt, Ichinose Tatsuya, a 3rd grader in Jindai joined a PMC called D.O.M.S.
After returning to Japan after series of harsh training, he starts to return to his normal life------
"Jobs to do, Tatsuya"
The figures who enters the classroom------among classmates' whispers------are the AS-operating genius Adelina and 10-year-old marksgirl Clara.
Events that shocked Tatsuya once more: the jobs they brought along------initally transporting a blue AS------was disrupted by missiles at the helicopter!
Storm-raging Sci-Fi Military Action, Vertical Take Off!"

Seems that Another vol.2 has much beter review than the first. Good thing to know.

Spoiler for contents:

Long time no see, our mascot friend.


Chapter 1: The first job
Tatsuya is wearing a black pilot suit.


"Jobs to do, Tatsuya"
Also, three guesses for who're owning Adelina's uniform before.


Meet our resident Yandere.


......Let's just say Tatsuya isn't thinking any good thing right now.


Say hello to Blaze Raven, Tatsuya.


Carlos: "It's coming, Adelina!"


Looks like Sanjo Kikuno is developing interest into Tatsuya. Gauron ver.F anyone?

Also some scrap information:

Spoiler:

1. Ono-D:"They're also someone who want to graduate but still cant!"
2. There's actually another model for M9: M9A2SOP "Sigma Elite", used by Spec Ops.
3. One of the male character seems to be in a position of Tatsuya's rival.

That's all for now, will come in another batch later on. (Basically I'm waiting for new scans from Chinese community......)

Oh and I just realized......IS FEISTY A GIRL!?

[MisterBaka]

Oh and I just realized......IS FEISTY A GIRL!?

(whispers)
She is! And, ehm... a feisty one? =^_^=

Spoiler for /:

As for the contents... Geez, they know how we Russians like to develop our guns, sure, and I'm proud of RK-02's superior durability and easy as hell functionality but unfortunately in present-day Russia we don't do such great weapons anymore =( And it's sad that the developers are now in private sector, like much of our former government-sponsored sections, RKs are weapons made for large-scale wars, not just mercenary local conflicts and colonial campaigns like Iraq. It will never sell good because it is not made for neo-cols like those American and German rifles for example. The Russian tradition is just not like it, RKs are, like AKs, weapons of mass defence made as a result of WW II. A Soviet/Russian AS is simple, reliable as hell, but not that much of a gadget.

Spoiler for /:

And the story pics... Made my goddamn'day. Lina is awesome. Girly Gauron is even more awesome ^_^

BTW, glad for your grandpa, HunterSeeker =)

[FeistyDreams]

Awesome info, HunterSeeker, as always!! ^^ Thank you~ I'm glad to hear your grandfather is doing better.

Can't wait to get my copy in, glad to hear it's getting more intense now. I wasn't too impressed by the first book, was hoping it'd pick up like this. ^^ I also ordered the new issue of Newtype Ace, for the alternate covers, and the AS Chronicle that came out awhile back, when everything comes in, I'll try to take pics/scan in anything interesting. I still haven't wrestled with the other issues of NA that I have, I'm scared to try XD My scanner kinda sucks, so it ought to be interesting >.>

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Oh and I just realized......IS FEISTY A GIRL!?

XDDD! Yes, yes I am =P A currently pregnant and moody girl XD Which is why my purchases this month are the last bit of FMP splurging I'll be able to do for some time. Q_Q I-I'm counting on you for information! I won't be able to get my fix any other way!!! (no pressure <3 XD)

[MisterBaka]

A currently pregnant and moody girl XD

Everybody's suddenly pregnant around me -_-

And by the way, the epic return of Bonta-kun is so cute ^_^

[Ithekro]

Bonta-kun seems to be the in universe version of Mickey Mouse. Which makes the use of it as a AS even funnier.