[Mech Designation: Hero] [Model: Specialized Second-Generation Defender Mech] [Pilots: Sato Yu, Yoshika Naoya (deceased)] [Mech Specifications: Second-Generation Nuclear-Powered Armor, Height: 70 meters, Weight: 12,500 tons] [Equipment Modules: "Spark" Holographic Intelligence System, "Upright" Alloy Blade, Heavy Shoulder-Mounted Cannon, Double-Layer Alloy Armor, Explosive Foot Spikes]
"Are you Colonel Sato Yu of the United Front?" With the captain gravely wounded and unconscious, the commander of the ground forces had temporarily taken over.
"I'm not a colonel. I'm a Titan pilot." Sato Yu corrected him seriously. "If you're here, that means the Alliance hasn't abandoned the Fourth Line of Defense."
"That's right. Our legion was attacked by unknown missiles while crossing Duyue Mountain. Xingtian abandoned ship to protect the fleet, and his whereabouts are now unknown."
"Xingtian?" Sato Yu's tone turned stern. "You're using a retired mech? This isn't ten years ago. Doing that could cost Xingtian's pilot his life!"
"The situation... is a little complicated." The commander realized the Fourth Line of Defense was under signal jamming and had no idea what had happened recently. "In short, Xingtian can act on his own. He doesn't need another pilot."
"You're not joking, are you?" Sato Yu knew the other man wouldn't joke at a time like this, but he still found it hard to believe. "Did the Alliance develop some kind of fully automated piloting technology?"
"Xingtian has developed self-awareness. We're not joking; I was his former Titan pilot." Since they were speaking over a public channel, Bai Ying offered an explanation.
But Bai Ying said no more, leaving the precious time to the commander and Sato Yu.
"Bai Ying is right. We can explain the details later." The commander confirmed her account. "Colonel Sato, could you tell us what's happening here first?"
"I can, but we're not safe right now. It's