When the appointed time arrived, more than thirty MS units were loaded one by one into UNION's large transport aircraft. Each of UNION's large transport aircraft could easily carry four Flag units in MA Form, which was also their maximum capacity.
As the units were loaded, shuttlecraft after shuttlecraft sped down the long runway and took to the skies. Once airborne, they immediately headed at top speed toward Japan's New Economic Special Zone across the ocean.
Xiao Ran's Black Astray and Graham's unit were loaded onto the same transport aircraft. Billy Katagiri, responsible for analyzing and recording data on the unknown MS during this operation, boarded with them. Their aircraft was the first to take off, but it was soon surrounded in the center by the transport aircraft that launched afterward.
Xiao Ran had changed into his own pure-black pilot suit and was seated on the bridge of the large transport aircraft. Graham stood before him, while Billy operated a tablet computer, analyzing data on the Black Astray's appearance with obvious fascination. Even Graham had focused his attention on Billy's screen.
Xiao Ran rested one arm on the chair's armrest, propping up his head as he watched the two men from the side. After observing them for several minutes, a faint smile appeared on his lips, along with an amused expression.
The more Xiao Ran thought about it, the more interesting it seemed. He finally called out, "Graham."
"General." Graham turned around, stood straight, and faced Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran asked, "What do you think of my unit?"
After hearing the question, Graham thought for a moment before answering, "Judging from its appearance, its design philosophy is completely different from that of the Flag. Its frame and armor are also entirely different. As for its weapons and performance, I haven't