Originally, Cardias was planning to find other people to test RX-0 Unicorn Gundam. When Xiao Ran wanted to fly that machine, he just wanted to let him go out for fun. However, he did not expect that the final result exceeded his imagination, and it greatly exceeded his original expectations for RX-0, reaching a level that he could not even imagine.
No matter what, Cardias accepted the final test result with some confusion. Judging from the feeling Xiao Ran showed in front of him, Cardias just got a basic result. Cardias himself found it difficult to accept it, but it was not okay for him not to accept the fact before him.
At this moment, Cardias was finally able to understand what Xiao Ran said. What kind of concept does the so-called power represent? This is power. What Xiao Ran just showed by driving RX-0 is power, a power that transcends everything. In the comparison of data, even It is a more terrifying power than Amuro and Char, but it has to exclude the last battle, because the incredible ability displayed in the last battle of Amuro and Char has exceeded the scope of Anaheim's ability to use data to coordinate.
After Xiao Ran left the hangar, a large group of Technicians poured into the hangar and began to conduct the most detailed inspection of Unicorn Gundam. From head to toe, inside and out, they all had to check items. They wanted to understand why Unicorn Gundam was able to exert such an incredible ability in the hands of Xiao Ran.
As for asking Xiao Ran to stay and explain to them why this machine exploded with such power, neither Cardias nor anyone else dared to make such a request to Xiao Ran.
After leaving the chaos in the secret factory, Cardias took Xiao Ran back to his manor, and sat in the living room again. Cardias looked at Xiao Ran and then at the four people behind Xiao Ran who were minding their own business. They wanted to speak but didn't know how to start. It took a long time to find a topic that could make the atmosphere less awkward.
"Mr. Xiao Ran, I wonder if you have any other opinions about that RX-0. Do you think there is anything that needs to be modified?"
Xiao Ran was drinking tea. After hearing Cardias's question, he put the tea cup on the table. He nodded and said to Cardias, "That machine may seem to you to be a finished product, but in fact, in my opinion, there are still many areas that can be enhanced. Since you asked me that, I will tell you my opinion."
"Nowadays, the changes to the machine body should not be too large. After all, the machine body itself is already in a completed state. Once it is changed, it will involve too many aspects, which is equivalent to remaking a machine body. However, we can add a functional backpack to the machine body and then link it to the machine body."
"This backpack can be regarded as the arsenal of the aircraft and an accessory accessory of the aircraft. It allows the backpack to have stronger acceleration capabilities and increase the speed of the aircraft. The backpack can also be customized with Mental Power Frame. Some accessories can be added to allow the Newtype pilot to operate it, such as shields and cannons. You can also add things like Floating Weapons."
Cardias took note of Xiao Ran's words seriously, and then kept nodding in agreement.
In this world, people don't particularly like to attach special backpacks to their aircraft, but there are still aircraft that use additional backpacks. However, for most backpacks in this world, they are really just a mere weapons arsenal, which is completely different from the Burning Legion's philosophy and ideas about backpacks. There is a very different difference. In the Burning Legion, the backpack is part of the body and is an accessory component that can greatly increase the body. But in this world, it is not the case. Anyway, anything that can be hung on the body can be regarded as a backpack, just like Unicorn Gundam is fully armed. What the hell is that? Just put the weapon on? A very embarrassing thing.
Seeing Cardias thinking, Xiao Ran also smiled, "You don't have to worry about the backpack problem of this machine. I will help you solve it. This matter cannot be solved now. I would like to ask you how many Defense Force are currently available in this satellite."
Cardias looked up at Xiao Ran, first stunned and then thoughtful. "Not many, but there are indeed some, and it is only because of Anaheim Company that we can maintain this protective force. The number of less than twenty units can only drive away some space pirates and protect the company's supply ships. It is impossible to fight against Federation."
"The current Federation's control over the colonies is even stricter than before and does not allow mobile suits to appear in the colonies. If it weren't for Anaheim Company, this satellite would not even be able to preserve less than twenty MSs. And seriously speaking, these machines are already models of the previous generation."
Xiao Ran waved his hand. "This quantity is indeed a bit small, but if it is only for satellite monitoring, it is enough. Federation already knows that you want to trade and cooperate with the Zeon remnant party, and they have also sent armed forces to prepare for the termination of the force."
Cardias sighed lightly, "Londo Bell."
Xiao Ran raised his eyebrows. "So you know."
Cardias shook his head. "I just had a premonition."
"Okay, don't feel sorry for yourself here and act like you have to do it even if it costs your life. Give those MS to me." Xiao Ran stood up and looked at the four people behind.
Aiba Shinyo stood by the wall with his hands folded, his attention always on Xiao Ran. After seeing Xiao Ran stand up, he also walked to Xiao Ran.
Hikaru was playing the game with her Personal Terminal, and Homura sat next to her and watched gently and seriously. Yao sat next to the two of them and also put his attention on Xiao Ran at all times, and stood up together with Aiba Shinyo.
Xiao Ran nodded to them. "Go, although the guard force here may be useless, it is enough to be used as eyes and ears. The four people take turns to lead those people to guard this satellite. No matter what Federation, Zeon or Londo Bell, as long as they approach this Colony Satellite without permission, they will be eliminated."
Guang curled his lips and put away the terminal, pulling Yan to stand up. "Then Yan and I will be in charge of the first shift. Yao and Fang Peng will take over eight hours later."
After Guang and Yan left, Cardias also stood up and looked at Xiao Ran in astonishment. "Are you preparing to declare war with Federation?"
"Declaration of war?" Xiao Ran laughed and shook his head, "No, this is not a declaration of war. They have no right to think that this is a declaration of war against them. Although this Colony Satellite is nominally under the jurisdiction of Federation, it is essentially the asset of Anaheim. As the major shareholder of Anaheim, I have the right to defend my assets from any threats."
"However, anyone who comes near here without my permission is a threat to me. I don't care if he is Federation or whatever. Anything that threatens me must be eliminated. Since you want to contact New Zeon people, I am also prepared to see what the other person's attitude and thoughts are. If such a meeting is interrupted because of Federation, it will lose a lot of fun."
"Prepare some rooms for me, my people need a good rest."
Cardias took a deep look at Xiao Ran and nodded. "Jal, take Mr. Xiao Ran and his entourage to rest."
It doesn't matter if you rest or not, but Xiao Ran has nothing to communicate with Cardias next, but it is necessary for Yao and Aiba Shinyo to have adequate rest. After all, they still need to Go outside and stay vigilant. Xiao Ran certainly doesn't have to go out and do such things by himself. Otherwise, what is the purpose of Hana and Aiba Shinyo following him? Is it to help him fire more shots during the battle?
Xiao Ran went to rest on his own, and was also thinking about what changes the appearance of the participants would bring to the world. Which team would the participants who chose to join Federation join? How likely would they be to join Londo Bell? Whether the participants who joined the Zeon remnant party were under Ful Fronto, or among the defeated remnants of Mars and Jupiter.
Different situations will bring about different changes. In the case of S-class Pilot, every subtle change will have a terrible impact in the end. Federation may become a participant, and the Zeon remnants may also become participants. How to cause an impact so that these participants cannot smoothly control the forces that join is also what Xiao Ran needs to do.
After Cardias arranged for people to serve Xiao Ran, he left the manor again and returned to the secret factory to deal with a series of problems caused by Xiao Ran's previous test Unicorn Gundam. That's it. Hana and Aiba Shinyo did not see Cardias until they were transferred to the third shift, which was sixteen hours later. Xiao Ran saw Cardias again, in a room with oil paintings of unicorns and ladies.
When Xiao Ran entered the room, Cardias was talking with his back to the door to a man and a woman who could be considered children. The first sentence Xiao Ran heard was Cardias's suppressed anger urging. "I think I told you to leave here immediately."
"There is no such need Cardias." Xiao Ran walked into the room, and the sudden voice made three people including Cardias look at him at the same time.
"Why drive this child away now that he's back? Isn't this the future you chose?"
Cardias's expression sank, and Xiao Ran's words and expression revealed a warning. "This is not the place you should come."
Xiao Ran seemed not to know Cardias's warning, and said leisurely, "Isn't it time to put on a good show of father and son recognizing each other? Obviously you have recognized him, and the child has also recognized you, but you don't dare to confirm it."
The girl has short golden hair and showed a little surprise after hearing Xiao Ran's words. "Father and son?"
"Father and son..." The boy looked at Cardias's back with a complicated expression. After arriving here, he felt an inexplicable familiarity. After seeing Cardias, he had already had doubts. Now that Xiao Ran exposed him, more past memories came to his mind one by one.
Xiao Ran walked forward and took a look at Cardias, then set his sights on Banagher: "You have already chosen him, and now you still have to worry about implicating him because of what you want to do. Don't you think your thoughts are contradictory?"
"Sure enough, it is indeed a Newtype, who is just right to be the pilot of that machine."
"Xiao Ran!" Cardias shouted softly and said, "What do you want to do!"
Xiao Ran said, "You just came here to see who broke in but didn't expect to see this scene when you came in. Or is it that the reason why you want to drive him away is not entirely because you don't want to bring the threat to him now, but just because I am here?"
Cardias remained silent and just stared at Xiao Ran to express his dissatisfaction.
"Letting him out is the real danger. Londo Bell has arrived. In addition to Londo Bell, people from Assassination Unit are also here. He might be able to sneak into Colony Satellite at any time. Are you sure you want him to leave?"
Xiao Ran raised his eyebrows and looked at the girl. "Minerva Rao Zabi? As a princess of Zeon, you risked your life alone and came to this place to do something inconsistent with your status. If Char is still alive, you will definitely be very disappointed."
This time it was Banagher's turn to look at the girl. He had been surprised many times since entering this place. The girl in front of him turned out to be the princess of Zeon.
"What is your purpose, to prevent us from handing over Box of Laplace to you? Do you think what you are doing is just? As long as you don't hand over Box of Laplace to you, you can prevent a war? Who do you think you are, the princess of Zeon? Oh, if Zeon doesn't even exist, why do you think you can still be a princess? If you are a princess, you are the one. If you are not a princess, then you are just a little brat who can't understand the situation at all."
"What happens next is no longer something you can participate in. Federation, Zeon, Anaheim, Londo Bell, all the power in the entire world will be turned into chess pieces, playing in the hands of more powerful forces that can really affect the world. And you... are not qualified to be a chess player and cannot organize the beginning of this chess game. Just stay here and be a mascot baby and don't cause trouble for everyone."
Xiao Ran looked at Cardias: "Let's go. If you don't want this Colony Satellite to turn into a battlefield and eventually be destroyed, take me to the main control room. By the way, call your real guests over. I want to meet them there. Her Highness the Princess, please."