Jet hauls butt back to the atrium and advances toward the door leading to the R&D section. Stepping into a hallway very similar to the one leading to the testing chambers, he walks to another door and opens it to find himself standing a pristine hub branching off into two more hallways. The entire area is made out of a bright white metal and is lighted by fluorescent bulbs that seem to be fitted into the arched ceiling of the halls. "Huh-uh." The walls have directions written on them for various divisions of the R&D department: AI CONSTRUCTION; ROBOT & BIO-ROBOT DESIGN; VEHICULAR DEVELOPMENT; WEAPONS RESEARCH; INTEGRATED SYSTEMS.
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Appearance: 6'1", short cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [0|170] // Underslung Shotgun [1|10]
---A state of the art carbine rifle, designed to fire normal, AP, or hollowpoint rounds as the situation demands. Moderate to long range, with a 3x scope that can be used as needed. For close quarters combat, it comes with an underslung shotgun, firing flechette rounds.
Secondary Weapon: DefCore MGL [1 HE|2 HE/4 FL/6 SM]
---The DefCore MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is the next generation design of the tried and tested revolver style grenade launcher. Capable of firing six grenades without reloading, it allows for the elimination of multiple hostile personnel groups with minimal effort. Additionally, it can accommodate various different grenades types, allowing for a mixed load-out for maximum effectiveness.
Tertiary Weapon: Plasma Torch "Sword"
---A converted plasma cutter that projects a 3' long concentrated plasma "sword" when activated. Can cut through almost anything, given enough time.
Armor: Utataku Robot Helmet (+2 to head protection)
---The hollowed shell of an Utataku ALHPA-1 Security Bot. Well-fitting and very protective.
===Inventory===
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Sociopath (+1 to actions that involve inflicting extreme pain)
-Endorphin Rush (+1 to injuries that would give a -1)
-Charming (+1 to persuasion)
Techniques
Vapor Lance (Water, Single. Forms an extremely high pressured lance of water.)
Torrent Cutter (Water, Directional. Forms an extremely sharp beam of water.)
Conditions

John hightails it back to the first combat chamber and picks up his old weapons, finding them sitting exactly where he left them and in the same condition. It's a little awkward carrying two sniper rifles at once, but he manages to sling one behind each shoulder.
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Utatku Experimental Anti-Material Rifle (UXAMR) [7|40]
---High-caliber bullpup rifle. Features a variable zoom scope with optional thermal imaging. Lightweight and easy to control.
Primary Weapon: Barrett TK101 [3|19]
---Based superficially on an old 21st century Anti-Material Rifle, this version has a cut down barrel combined with many improvements in general tech, with the result being an agile, short-to-medium range high-power rifle.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) [50|150]
---Experimental PDW. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, this PDW is similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Secondary Weapon: Quasi BF-14 [12|60]
---A basic fully automatic, small caliber repeater.
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using Air)
---6 inch combat knife designed so that Air can be pushed into it, causing it to vent out the back and speed up.
===Inventory===
-Pack of Gum (4 pieces)
-Multitool
-Medkit (Bandages, morphine syringes, gauze pads, anti-septic cleanser, tweezers, scalpel)
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Wind at my Back (+1 to Air Techniques)
---Wind in my Veins (Able to shape and control generated Air at will)
-Gum Nom Nom (Chewing gum calms John down and reduces pain for five turns)
Techniques
Kamaitachi (Air, Single. Launches scything blades of air at a target.)
Rasenshuriken (Air, Area. Launches a condensed ball of rapidly rotating wind that explodes on contact, creating a sphere of effect where anything inside is slashed to pieces by razor winds.)
Conditions
Buckshot Wound (Chest, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)
Buckshot Wound (Right leg, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

Aicaya moves back to the weapons lockers to take a closer look at some of the equipment. All of the weapons are older, less effective variants of the squadbots' equipment- test-weapons. There aren't any hand-held explosives around, and she's already picked up all of the compatible shells for her cannon.
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1 AB|9 HE/8 FG/3 AP/11 AB]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Multiple Grenade Launcher (UXMGL) [4 HE|0]
---The grenade launcher used by the Utataku Support squad-bot. Made of steel, it is hefty, durable, and has almost negligible recoil. Uses 40mm grenades. Can fire high-explosive, fragmentation, incendiary, flashbang, and smoke grenades.
Tertiary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [2|16]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
Armor: HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armour (+1 to all defense; +1 to strength)
---Powered armor that is highly durable and offers a great deal of all-around protection. Also increases user strength. Somewhat cumbersome.
===Inventory===
-9 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
-12 “Hellfire” Airburst shells
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Target Prediction (+1 to shooting at long range targets)
-Grounded (+1 to defense if stationary)
-Durable (Can carry an increased load)
Techniques
Terra Spike (Earth, Single. Launches a rock spike at the target.)
Terra Shatter (Earth, Directional. Launches a rock spike that then fragments into hundreds of small, razor-sharp rocks, which spread like buckshot. Effective over a wide area.)
Conditions

D returns to the second combat chamber containing the skeletal remains of a large mecha. Much of the machine is heavily damaged and worse, the parts are all custom-made, unique- definitely not integrable with D's systems. "Perhaps I can find some software or information in the cockpit." He clambers up to the cockpit and peers through the hole in the thick hull to find the space devoid of a pilot. Evidently, the mech can be controlled remotely or perhaps even autonomously. D drops into the cockpit, finding it surprisingly roomy, and checks to see if any of the controls will respond. The space stays dark, however. "Hm. The power source is very likely damaged or destroyed."
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with a red mono-eye.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [110|0] (FOLDED)
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) (Right/Left) [50/35|300]
---Experimental PDWs. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, these PDWs are similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Bladed Shield (Right)
===Inventory===
-D-Series Armor Shell (Equipped)
---Heavy armor designed around the D-Series cyborg bodies, made from strong plasteel, they provide strong frontal protection compared to the armor's other parts. Doesn't restrict movement. Has five convenient compartments for storing things. Has Twin Lens-Based Lasers on the palms as a close to medium range weapon and Nano Blade Claw Fingers as a last resort close-quarters weapon.
-Monkey Wrench
---A heavy monkey wrench was one of the first things D-EYE5 found, he's fascinated by its use as a bludgeoning tool and adjustable size.
-Cherry Bombs [20]
---Harmless explosives made for children to play with. Not for human consumption.
-Rotten Sandwich
---Unlucky custodian's uneaten lunch, salami, Swiss cheese, with everything, used to be delicious. A little squishy.
-Bladed Shield
---An oblong plate made of refined titanium; one side has a very sharp, curved blade
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
Innate Targeting (+1 to ranged attacks)
-Plasteel Chassis (+1 to Defense)
-Nanobot Blood (Auto-repairs damage over time; takes longer to repair more extensive damage)
Techniques
Psycho Mode (Lightning, Self. Overcharge self for increased reaction speed at the significant cost of accuracy of all attacks.)
Conditions

AFK
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Jackson [3|39]
---A heavily modified semi-automatic rifle, derivative of the twentieth century M14. It has a significantly shorter barrel, a forward mounted grip, heavy metal plating, and several gruesome looking blades, enhancing its durability for and usefulness in close quarters combat. It's been re-chambered for the heavier rounds usually found in precision rifles.
Secondary Weapon: I-2 Custom [20|10]
---An older variant of the current standard issue ISC sidearm, it fires the same low velocity ammunition of the new handguns. Fitted with a lighter polymer slide and a shaved down grip, it sacrifices balance and accuracy to make it one of the lightest weapons produced.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Recoilless Automatic Pistol (UXRAP) [20|50]
---A .45 caliber pistol using an experimental design, coupling a shock-absorbing frame, enlarged muzzle brake, ported barrel, and heavy grip to dramatically reduce recoil, leading to high accuracy even when using fully automatic fire. A high-capacity magazine and full-auto fire make this gun absolutely devastating at close to mid range.
Tertiary Weapon: Bayonet blades on Jackson
===Inventory===
-Backpack (Closed with zippers 'n ♥♥♥♥, so fairly inaccessible. Quite durable, and fireproof)
-- Toolbox (Various low-tech tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire-cutters etc)
-- Flashlight (With spare batteries)
-- 5 Rations
-- Combat Knife
-- Lighter
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Improvise (+1 to creating and using improvised weapons in combat)
Techniques
Surge (Lightning, Self. Improves muscle reaction and strength in the legs to vastly increase running speed and stamina.)
Conditions
Buckshot Wound (Abdomen, extracted + bandaged; vulnerable, taking damage here will deal extra harm)

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Appearance: White skin, dirty blonde hair, orange eyes, roughly 6', medium build.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: JS-319 Shredder [30|0]
---This battle rifle made by Jirachi Systems has plenty of stopping power and accuracy, making it a reliable weapon at long range, but its full-auto fire selection means it's a monster at close range, too.
Secondary Weapon: JS-44 Rhino [3|17]
---A hefty .44 caliber revolver, the Rhino packs an enormous punch and is highly accurate even at long range. It uses special concussive cartridges that explode on contact to combine heavy penetrating power with the high damage of fragmentation.
Tertiary Weapon: Shredder Bayonet
===Inventory===
-M88 Grenades [4]
-Flashlight
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Gunslinger (+1 to reflexes and reaction speed)
Conditions