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Those heading to the sensorium after Commander Rahk's announcement would find themselves inside a rather technologically advanced looking base, a number of armored soldiers bustling about.

Rahk himself was there, standing in front of a command station with a large screen overlooking the waiting battlefield outside, which appeared to be the ruins of some advanced city. By the serious look on his face, he was certainly ready to get this test underway.

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The first crew members made their way in, ready for the test to start.

Once Rahk felt that enough crew had arrived, he decided to start the simulation.

All of a sudden, klaxons began to sound, and the simulated troops began running out through marked corridors. Large, flashing signs pointed the way to the battlefield.

Those following the soldiers outside would find Ohm Grunts and other Ohm troops pouring through the streets of a ruined, futuristic city towards the base they would be defending. Numerous entrenched defensive positions stood between the Ohm and the base, manned by simulated soldiers.

It was time to get to work.

A few, Captain Leon included, would be staying behind inside the base, commanding the battlefield from behind the lines.

Commander Rahk stood silently nearby as he watched the battle unfold.

By the time the crew got into defensive positions, the Ohm were nearly upon them.

A massive wave of Grunts came hurtling forward, with Grenadiers (http://l-userpic.livejournal.com/101501265/27000243) and Shrikes (http://l-userpic.livejournal.com/101501449/27000243) following soon behind.

Volstagg himself, God of... Possibly obesity, Odin only knew, is the first to arrive. He peers around, warping the Sensoriums around him to give him his proper coat and britches, rather than the skin-hugging plant suit. He had his sword and helmet already, and wasn't too sure he'd need anything else. After all, he was a god. Let the mortals have their little hot gas guns. If he wanted to blow hot air, he'd either open his mouth or cook some of that mortal chili!

"Well," he starts, peering around the base that the Commander had brought up. "It certainly is very shiny."

Hikari sighed as she walked in, Tailmon following out behind her. "You ready for this?" Tailmon asked, looking up at her partner.

Hikari shook her head. "As ready as we're going to be. Besides, this is just a simulation anyway. We fought the real thing before. And thanks to Negi I... well, yeah. I'm not going to be useless while you do the work this time."

Tailmon nodded. "... They still don't think we'll be able to do it."

Hikari shook her head. "There has to be SOME way of taking that Node out."

'Vadum was among the first to arrive, stepping into the Sensorium clad in full combat harness as per usual. The unlit hilts of his energy swords resting against the polished thigh plates of his armour. A ground fight it seemed, An environment that a carrier was ill suited for. For the simulation he would take the fight to the Ohm on the ground.

His gaze near instantly snaps to the view screens showing the battlefield, taking in all the information he could in these few moments before combat would be joined, the slightest of respectful dips of his head toward the commander.

"Shiny? That is your first impression regarding the base?" God of obesity, meet the Son of Satan, the Prince of Scowls.

"We'll figure out someway. We have to." Vivio said, approaching Hikari. Already in her adult form, she had taken to stretching just a bit to work out a kink or two. She knew she never gets this chance in a real battle, but it didn't hurt.

"...and this time, I'm not letting a lucky shot take me out."

Hikari nodded, looking over towards Vivio. "So, you're upset about what happened on shore leave too?"

"Yeah..." Vivio said, nodding. "I was helping Nanoha-mama and Fate-mama in the air when... one of them got me apparently." She shook her head. "I don't remember much after all of that - it's still blurry, but... I know I was hit."

One couldn't see it with her full-body suit, but there was a bit of scarring where she was stuck.

Hikari nodded. "I... understand that. I was with Tailmon... and we were completely defeated. I... didn't want to be useless again. That's why I... well, did the pactio with Negi."

She gave a small smile at that. "Let's see how much more of a difference it'll make here."

Vivio returned the smile, laying a hand on Hikari's shoulder. "It'll work out. I'm sure of it..."

Of course Yzak was there, ever determined to do his job and do it right. Of course, things were still going to be in the talks about ways of strategy, so he simply looked around for any other members of the Blade Squadron. Or even the rest of the Starfighter Command to see if they were planning to work together to go after the Node. Hopefully *some* of them are going to show up.

He wondered what their final numbers were going to be in terms of offense and defense. Should he stay on foot and protect the base, or summon the Asher to try to go after the Node? He was always prepared for both situations, so he simply waited to see how many others were preparing.

He frowned, though, reaching back to his holsters and pulling out his guns. He really wasn't a fan of the hi-tech stuff. With a small, defeated sigh, he spun them on his fingers and re-holstered them. He'd conjure up a pair of Plasma Pistols if he decided to stay on the defense.

"Well, it is! Have you a better title for it?" Small... Demonling? Whatever it is you are, Daimon. He's not quite sure. "Mortals are so insistent about their technology being shiny. I was being complimentary!"

"I'mi not sure we can do it." Danny said, walking up beside Hikari.

"But, if we're gonna get anywhere we have to try."

Hikari nodded. "Yeah, we need to. We need to prove ourselves to them..."

Hikari blinked, looking over towards the boy who was coming up to her. "Yeah, you're right, of course. It's just... I remember the last time we went up against the Node, when it was for real. All logic says I should've died there..."

"I should think they would prefer stronger compliments praising the technology's productivity, or in this case its lethality."

"Pfah." He waves his hand dismissively. "It's not the lethality of the weapons! It's the person behind them that matters!" Volstagg pounds his chest and grins. "You could put a sword or a gun in the hands of a warrior, and he would be many times deadlier than a scholar!"

"I must agree with your assessment, although it is possible for a warrior to be a scholar." Daimon folded his arms.

Well, he didn't consider himself to be a scholar per se, he was not that arrogant- but knowledge was power. One had to but think of Dr. Strange.

Billy's worry level was fairly close to breaking previously unknown heights. This would be an extreme test of their teamwork and fortitude, and the Commander had even said that the scenario was likely unwinnable. As Billy had suspected, but it was still intense pressure.

He morphed, armed himself, and waited, hoping some teammates would happen by. They hadn't had much of an opportunity to discuss strategy beforehand, but they may be able to work something out now.

Ruffnut was looking around at the others, strangers mostly but that didn't put her off her game. She'd heard rumors about combat practice and was all too eager to put her new skills to the test.

Gauntlets and buckler clad she felt her heart start to pump and the thrill of oncoming adrenaline rush.

Katara had gone to Billy first, and he could see that her usual playful attitude had taken a step back for the moment. She had already heard the briefing and had made a beeline straight for the Sensoriums. Since learning that Nanashi was pulled back into the pods, she'd been preparing herself with what she learned in her sword training, alternating with what she had learned as far as shooting was concerned. She was still learning with the bigger guns though: they were still taking some getting used to.

"Billy," she said, nodding to him. "You feeling as anxious as I am?"

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