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Say command. lit up the dark hull. A red set of letters which fadded in and out on the main screen. "A command is required to fire up the core. Please state your orders." the female AI's voice called from a mineriture speaker.

"Auto initiated. Running start up." The suit stood up, all the loose parts moved and fixed their positions, "System cash restored, weapon systems online; scanning for additional pretences... Internal AI located, code Zexu has taken command."

"Well that was different. Good job then. Let's get moving." TAD walked over to one of the drones to press a small button that re activated the unit. Turning the other on, they resumed their northward exploration. "The old map system shows another city a few miles out, there may be more supplies that are usable. My water filtration system is not running so well. The filter may need to be changed, hopefully there is a filter at the base. Otherwise we will have to stock up on water containers for you." the three bots regained speed and were now traveling at a good 12 m/h.

"Without any stops, it is calculated to be a week. But that is only getting there." Zexu replied. TAD's speed was held at the 12 m/h, not to increase. The drones rolled at the same continuos pace, keeping a meter behind.

"The drones are working in low temperatures, and at mid-performance. An optimal 30 miles per hour will advance to high, and 45 to push max." the female AI explained.

"Good, then we shall get there in half the time. That is if you don't mind a rough ride?" Zexu said as some parts on the legs came up and rotated with a quick weez as the small motors cooled.

"Well I guess I could adjust the suspension, but I think it would be better if you put you legs down by the controls. You would be standing, but it would lead to less back pain." Zexu said as the suit slowly accelerated.

"Would you like to try some controls?" Zexu asked with a little chucle. The drones advanced to an even 25 m/h. TAD speed up too, but only to 24 letting the drones get a lead.

"Who me?" Zexu smuggly asked, "Well its a whole lot simpler for me, but for you, it would require some workouts if you want to reach high speed movements. It's not that hard, to move the legs: just try walking like normal, you add pressure to the senser plates by your legs and feet. Each movement you make while in manual drive, will make the suit do exactly that." Slow the drones down to 2 m/h.

Request eknolaged, speeds decreasing.

TAD too slowed down to come a stop. "Give it a try... now." Manual Drive Activated blacked out the screen. A camera on the outside of the suit displayed its visual on the monitor, "There, so you know what your doing."

Tad moved as much as Amber pushed, "Come on, show me something." Zexu encouraged. The monitor changed its coloration. "This will pin-point areas accessible, by data scans of the terrain. find something to do that will amaze me, prove you have what it takes to fight back."

"Hydrolic systems online. Prepare for hard landing." the female AI said.

"That one will open the hatch you climbed in with." Zexu replied, "Now, let me show you what I mean by 'impress me'." TAD's monitor read "Auto activated".

TAD started a light run, turning strait for a wall, "Something like this." The suit made a slight angle change, to go at a 15 degree difference. Leaping up, placing a foot on the wall, and pushed off. Reaching out to an old light post, TAD held the arm to swing in a front flip. Letting go near 53 degrees off the horizontal, sending it up. A side get pushed him back to the building where it grabbed a windowsill. Lifting up to put the feet flat on the wall, releasing the ledge to lean back. Forcing the legs out, TAD launched off of the building to crash through a window of the building across the street. Landing inside, TAD rolled to its feet.

"Think you can handle it?"

"No flight systems detected. Thrusters work with small amounts of force to perform special maneuvers or speed boost." The female voice replied.

"Well there's your answer. Now I have one for you: How long have you been alone?" Zexu asked as TAD vaulted out of the building. Using the foot thrusters, the decent was slowed and impact lessened.

"That was over two weeks ago, how did you keep yourself?" TAD began a low speed run, sending a message for the drones to speed up as well.

"Hiding? That information could be crucial for returning to the base." TAD and the drones resumed high speeds.

"Now entering northern Artic region. Recommend light steps for thin ice. Raise speed and suspension on drones." The female AI commented as it began receiving static. "76 miles until loss of contact with Sky 1."

"Seems we need to check the ocean side cities before further advancement." TAD made a slight turn, and let the drone pave a path toward the nearest ocean view town.

"Hmm, we may need to map these locations on the way back to base." Zexu added. A large building became visible with the sonar scanner. The darkness of the planet had dim lighting from the stars on their black plain, making visibility a struggle.

"Sonar detects minor movements in the approaching city. Suggest close combat to avoid attention. Targets of interest are currently locking on now."

"Looks like we aren't the only ones going to be in town." TAD pulled ahead of the drones, Are there silencers aboard the weapons?

There is a silencer for the 50 cal. rounds, sniper support available.

"Better to be prepared. Times like this can turn the happiest man into a nightmare. We will stay ready for anything that could be out there." Zexu said to Amber, "Whether it friend or foe, we stand ready." TAD slowed some as they came to a makshift wall of metals. Hudcaps from cars, sheet metal, barbed wired, and even concrete plates stood around the buildings. "Well the motion trackers have stopped picking up signals, must be survivors."

Drones on stand by. they all cam to a halt at what seemed to be a large gate. Tires pined the bottom, and wires held the top.

"Uh, I got it. No buttons required unless in manual drive." a static blur sounded, "Speak now." TAD looked up to were the voice name from.

The drones to honed in on the target, Lifeform locked. Armed, ready for mark. the other AI told Zexu(Amber can't hear the italisized messages=FYI)

"Request eknolaged. Stand by."

TAD stepped toward the gate to await the opening. The drones' weapons lowered to their parallel state.

"Simple as that." TAD's chest area opened at the same time, to let Amber out. "If this means you will stay here, I must go. My mission is of great importance." the drones rolled up to view/scan the area.

The opening closed up and TAD stood to follow after the humans, "I am quite capable of reaching my destination in a matter of days, but now that I have allies it has added to about two weeks. What could you have in this worn city that could help speed up my mission?" it placed the large sword on the back clamp, next to the coil. The drones close behind, recognized and cataloged each person they passed.

TAD walked over to rotate one of the turrets, "Largest rounds these barrels can carry are 600 Nitro Expresses. Put holes in tank up to 250 yards, possibly rip a humans arm off from the riffle." stepping over to the larger barrel, "Now this... This is new to me." turning to Bill with the hand on the edge of the barrel, "What does this fire?"

"Negative. As affective as you explained, this weapon must be used against the queen. Might be the only effective against her hide. Only then will I test fire such a round." TAD stepped over to the large round, "Not the largest round I've seen, but probably the most advanced... Lets get this ship in the air." TAD walked to the back-side of the ship, "Any pilots here?" TAD called out to all who could hear him.

"Good, a co-pilot is always a necessity... We should have enough ammo to keep the queen from interfering." TAD stepped up the back ramp into the ship, "Load up, we leave in five minutes. I need to assess myself with these systems." it made its way to the cockpit.

"The port should be right..." TAD scanned the controls, "Ah, there." Instert me into the system of this ship. Go to stand by, leave control open for manual use.

Removing alternate AI Zexu. TAD reached back to grab a small chip from a slide hidden under a small plate(on the back). It then inserted the chip into a port in the controls.

The controls lit up a bright blue as TAD kneeled down with the chest piece open. These systems are quite old. Everything seems to be in place. Now lets warm her up a bit. The multy barrel turrets rotated quickly, Connections are good,no loose wires. The humans know how to take care of an old war plane. Though there don't seem to be any sensors on this thing. No motion tracker, no heat sensor, no zoom variable programs, and only three cameras. Well let's fire the engines, keep them toasty. The ship started up, and the engines raised power. Setting the thrusters to a low burn, Ooo, built for speed ehh. Can't wait to demolish a hoard of those things. The ship powered down, but the lights stayed on inside.

"Experimental? I thought you said this was made before the war. How is it still in development if it is as old as you say." Zexu added. The engines fired up again and the lights dimmed inside the shuttle bay and cockpit. TAD knelt down in the shuttle bay/loading area awaiting use.

"We need to head 14 more degrees north." Zexu changed the course slightly. "Actually, Bill, do you think you can assess yourself with the suit back there? I have control here." it added. A little hologram of a human form appeared in the consol, "I can control everything now that we are flying."

OOC: to be knowledgeable or to learn about something.

OOC: Since Zexu is an AI, he was able to put himself in the ship... He told the other AI(in the TAD suit) to stay on standby, leaving the door open. FYI. Don't worry, I got it.

Zexu laughed a little, "The door is on the front side. Walk around." the ship kept a steady line path to their destination. Oh good, an intact transcom system. Lets see, if the Sky One radio signal is still operational, should be able to connect from here, but for a short time.