Giant War (VI)

The moment the attack struck, Ghost Spider had already taken every possible evasive action. Though it avoided the heart of the explosion, the shockwave still swept over it.

[High-energy reaction! High-energy reaction!]

As the cockpit shook violently, several screens began to crack, while the original cold blue glow was replaced by ominous blood-red warning lights.

[Primary sensors damaged. Unable to designate target.]

[Transmission system damaged.]

[Power chamber breached. Engine output reduced by 43%.]

[Weapon Zone Four offline.]

[Weapon Zone Five offline.]

[Cooling Unit One damaged. Power rerouted to Cooling Unit Two.]

"Adjust the tracking signal! Switch to Port 114!"

At that critical moment, Transmi reacted swiftly.

[Port switch complete.]

[Second target detected approaching from bearing 327.]

"Turn to Point Two!"

Transmi forced himself to ignore the avalanche of damage reports pouring down the screen. He had to remain intensely focused if he was to ensure both the Titan's safety and his own.

"Missiles ready!"

[Missiles locked.]

Before Transmi could strike first, the cockpit shook violently once more.

[Shield damaged. Shield cohesion in Frontal Zone Two is failing.]

"Increase output!"

Transmi gave the order without hesitation.

The engine began to shudder again, alarms blaring everywhere. Through the fractured display, Transmi could clearly see the enemy engines closing in. Those bullying Greenskins would never let this opportunity slip away.

Especially after he had beaten them senseless earlier.

"Fire those damned missiles!"

Because the machine was so badly damaged, even something as simple as aiming took more than ten seconds to resolve.

[Missiles launched. Target hit. Target damaged.]

Then the sole remaining main cannon fired again, and Transmi snarled out a strange, hissing roar through clenched teeth.

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