Do you have what it takes? [OPEN]

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PT finished at 0700, and the pilots and new recruits got a half hour to cool off before they got into the cockpits of their assorted craft. In the two hours since 0500 they ran several miles, did push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups, and then a hundred jumping jacks to get the blood pumping. "You don't even want to think about how much force you put on your body when you're piloting," Trudy said at the start of the exercises. "Pilots need to be in peak condition to handle it."

Those who were used to doing the training five days out of the week would be out of breath but not exhausted. Anyone new, however, might have a little trouble getting their wind back.

"All right everyone, gather around. We have a few new recruits today, so we're not going to be running the Zokez scenario. I know you're all heartbroken." She kept a straight face, but that was a definite joke. She was sick of running the Zokez scenario. "We'll be doing some standard training exercises - maneuverability and gunning practice."

The track and exercise equipment melted away, and in its place the hangar of the Macross Quarter materialized with all its fighters and mobile suits. "Outside is a standard sim course. I'm going to have the recruits run it first to see how they handle and then the squadrons will go out as a unit. Recruits, let's put you in birds."

((OOC: This log is for anyone who signed up to fly a mobile suit, a VF or an X-wing and is not already in Starfighter Command. The flight sim is like something you'd see out of the training missions on Star Fox - fly through the rings, shoot the enemies, avoid the obstacles it throws at you like sheets of scrap and asteroids. EDIT: Subthreads for the squadrons are now up!))

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[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Since he doubted anyone who was shortsighted enough to truly believe they could never be injured or replaced (or worse) would be allowed to fly, Zouichi was beginning to think there was something more to this insistence than hurt pride.

"Perhaps the other pilots, then," he offered, hoping this would mollify her a little. "They might be injured, and it would be best to have someone willing and able to step up for them rather than expecting them to fight at decreased capacity."

[redheadcarrier.livejournal.com]

"I guess you have a point," Asuka replied grudgingly. After a moment of thought, she sighed.

"I just don't get why they had to choose now to induct a bunch of you new guys."

A mystery worthy of contemplation, apparently.

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

An odd way to put it.

"Is there something going on now that would make our induction unusual?"

[redheadcarrier.livejournal.com]

"I don't know. We usually don't get a whole bunch of newbies all at once!" She shrugged.

"It's just weird."

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Well, that was... not a very helpful answer. "So this is not normal procedure? Do you think something prompted the sudden change?"

[redheadcarrier.livejournal.com]

"I'm not a general or something! I just pilot!"

Sheesh, stop asking questions.

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

"Ah -- I'm sorry. I thought from your manner of speech that you were a member of some importance."

[redheadcarrier.livejournal.com]

Asuka glared at him. If rage could be formed into energy and used as a death ray, Zouichi would be a scorch mark on the deck plating.

"I am important! I'm one of the best pilots in the squadron!"

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Zouichi wasn't doing this on purpose, really!

"Oh, I see... I would have thought that someone would have seen fit to keep you in the loop if you were that necessary to squadron operations."

He paused. "You are 'one of the best'? Does that mean that there are pilots here that are better than you?"

[redheadcarrier.livejournal.com]

"Command likes to keep us in the dark about stuff sometimes. That doesn't mean I like it!"

Man, that is her self-esteem shattering into a million tiny pieces.

"No! I am the best."

Well, that wasn't true. Wedge was better, but that was because he cheated and had decades of experience over her.

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Hmm. A likely story. But it looked like Asuka wouldn't be able to tell him anything other than how awesome she was at being a pilot, so now was probably the time to bow out of the conversation.

"I'll keep that in mind. Well, if you'll excuse me."