Gundam: From Piece to Player

If we want to obtain the "elixir of immortality," it seems we still need to cross the River Styx.

"Can I take this with me for research?" Karma tapped the machine with her hand.

"what?"

Director Nana was stunned after hearing this, marveling at the unusual curiosity of the person in front of her. Wouldn't normal people keep their distance from ghosts, gods, and spirits?

"You should consult with the commander-in-chief and tell him that this research is very important."

Nana nodded and immediately took out her phone.

A few minutes later, Karma received a reply from Char.

You can take it with you.

If possible, free the New Human trainees from among them.

Kalmar didn't dare make any promises, because the study of the soul was currently a blank slate.

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On July 30, 0085, Karma received a piece of intelligence:

The spaceship carrying important political prisoners was attacked by an unknown force near SIDE 5, Loom.

A battle ensued with the escorting combat force, but the combat force was unable to cope and was wiped out by the unmarked MS on the other side.

The federal government was shaken and immediately dispatched elite combat forces from the ground to pursue it into space.

In Kalmar's view, this was a pointless waste of tax money... By the time they got to space, the real criminals would have already escaped.

However, two days later, he received another unexpected intelligence report: an unidentified force stormed into Blue Noah and stole three Mark II Gundams that the Federation was developing... The Gundams were stolen again.

It's one thing if it happens once, but it happens several times.

Is it really that difficult to put a combination lock on the machine?

This latest act of defiance enraged the Federation forces once again, prompting them to dispatch elite troops in a relentless pursuit.

During this period, they engaged in five battles with the unknown forces they belonged to. However, not only were they unable to eliminate these armed groups, but intelligence indicated that the reinforced human troops also suffered losses.

Furthermore, four of their warships were sunk.

The unidentified forces demonstrated extremely high combat efficiency, fighting discipline, and excellent intelligence capabilities...

Such a result forced Karma to take notice.

Could it be that the new humans of the New Federation are getting itchy hands?

Are they starting to reskin the Federation army characters?

The unknown force last appeared near Lagrange point 4, which is the outer perimeter of SIDE6.

Karma also planned to join in the fun and participate in the Legion Wars of Side 6, which had become famous after the One Year War.

MS Legion Wars is a gambling business run by local businessman Belgameno, who attracts different factions to test MS (Mobile Suit) systems while earning membership fees for live streaming and simultaneously betting on MS matches.

It can be described as making the most of a single resource – generating huge amounts of gray income for SIDE6 every year.

As for the federal government not doing anything about it?

Gambling is a bad habit, but if it can generate tax revenue, it's a good industry. The fact that Side 6 isn't as independent in the Federation is also due to the fact that it was designed to focus more on the tertiary sector.

The Space Alliance's second-generation destroyer, the USS Marso, was in stealth mode when a spaceship slowly boarded.

"Your Excellency, it's been a long time." Gaia seemed a little reserved.

“You guys are living quite comfortably, even more so than me.” Karma extended her hand and shook hands with the Black Twins.

"That's because you're always doing all sorts of big things and going against the Federation, that's why you're so tired," Matthew said smoothly, trying to smooth things over. "We still remember your life-saving grace. If it weren't for your help, we would have been killed by the Federation's ace."

In the Zeon Republic dominated by Char, if we're talking purely about identity politics, the Deikun faction is the first class, the Gihren faction is the second class, and the Kycilia/Prince faction is the third class.

The Black Twin Stars also sensed the "wind direction" and migrated to SIDE6 when the war was about to end.

Mashu was now wearing a suit and was considered the boss.

On the eve of the peace talks following the One Year War, they broke away from the Mobile Assault Corps and fled with almost an entire MS squadron of underlings.

In an era where force is the greatest guarantee, the wealthy in SIDE6 treated him with great respect. Matthew recognized the security needs of these entrepreneurs and started a security company called "Black Guard," gradually establishing himself by providing escort services.

Besides that, he also takes on jobs as a scrap dealer and occasionally does shady work and commissions, living on the fringes of the gray industry.

Gaia, however, couldn't keep up with the pace and ended up working for his brother—running a team for the security company, selecting top fighters to participate in the SIDE6 Legion War by modifying mobile suits.

I wonder if the two new humans—Little Tomato and Meow An—have participated in the legion battle. If possible, it would be great to get them on board.

Chapter 245 Camus the Skywalker

After exchanging pleasantries with his two former subordinates for a while, Karma finally got down to business.

"Have you received any intelligence regarding guerrilla warfare between the Federation and unidentified forces? Or are there any unusual developments in the surrounding area?"

Matthew and Gaia exchanged a glance.

"We don't know much about the others, but there's a guy in the Legion Wars who registered the ID 'Luke Skywalker' and won over twenty matches in a row piloting a Gundam-type mobile suit. He's so popular that everyone's a little afraid of him. Gamblers know that betting on him will win, so now when other teams are matched against him, they just concede."

Karma stroked her chin. Which super ace is stomping the fish pond again?

He even went so far as to cosplay as a Jedi Knight.

"Gaia, have you and your men ever fought against [Skywalker]? Since that guy is so strong, what exactly makes him so strong?"

"I'll show you the battle footage instead."

Gaia's video was quickly uploaded to the local area network, and Karma also saw what Gundam looked like on the big TV.

(RX-166 MKIII - Iglesias)

The large shoulder thrusters and the rear propulsion system provide the machine with extremely powerful linear power and maneuverability; as for the other armor and mechanisms, it is unclear.

It's clear that this is a brand new machine.

Was it a new Gundam stolen from the Federation by some unknown force?

Indeed, his fighting style is as powerful as Luke Skywalker's, with his close-range powerful slashes and fierce attacks, which can suppress the opponent's machine so much that it cannot raise its head in close combat.

But this is still within the normal range.

"Your Excellency, please be aware, that move has appeared!" Gaia suddenly jumped up like an old man watching a football game.

Gundam swung its beam saber, twisted its direction, and deflected a beam shot at close range.

Goodness, it even managed a parry.

While the enemy mobile suit was stunned by this amazing feat, the Gundam directly decapitated the enemy mobile suit (destroying its monitor) – winning the battle.

This young man... wait, could it be that boy?

Karma recalled the movements of the unknown force and became increasingly convinced that this was the person in question.

"Can that guy request matchmaking for the next game himself? Using your company's account?"

"Your Mightiness?"

“I’d like to play with this guy too.” Karma patted Matthew on the shoulder. “Bet big on me, just like a few years ago, and I’ll make you financially free in one go.”

“Sir, it’s best not to take such a risk. Although it’s a legion war, this guy is really powerful. If anything happens to you, Side 6 won’t be able to withstand the wrath of the Space Alliance.” Matthew shook his head repeatedly.

It's hard to imagine that the former gambling god of Pei Zeng Base... now dares not go all in.

Is it because of the suit I'm wearing?

“Don’t worry.” Karma crossed her arms. “While my piloting skills are mediocre, my machine is amazing.”

Faced with such a formidable enemy, Karma wouldn't go alone; he would call Alice from the Space Alliance for help.

That's when his combat power is at its full potential.

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The lead ship of the Ireland-class, HMS Ireland, is sailing silently near Side 6.

Meanwhile, in the ship's lounge area, Håkan, Blakes, Amro, and a few others were sitting and drinking afternoon tea.

"Young man, you've practically become a millionaire lately thanks to the Legion Wars," Brigadier General Blax patted him on the shoulder. "How do you plan to spend it?"

“With this money, I can let my mother immigrate to Shangri-La with me.” Camus counted the several boxes of helium banknotes on the table.

Since the Federation seems to be short of resources lately, Uncle Amuro suggested that he use the Legion Warfare Platform here to continue honing his driving skills, while also making money... This would be a win-win situation for Camus.

Camus knew that his Uncle Amuro was also secretly placing bets, saying he wanted to earn money for baby formula, and that he had even borrowed the start-up capital from him.

"Shangri-La, are you going to immigrate to Earth?" Blakes asked, somewhat puzzled. He had been in prison for too long and was not very familiar with the outside world.

"It's not Shangri-La, it's the Shangri-La colony. I'm going to see Master Anna El."

"...Let me explain, Brigadier General," Amuro interjected. "Anna El is the heiress of El Pharmaceuticals and a powerful Newtype who rose to prominence during the corporate rebellion. The Federation even signed a demilitarization treaty with them. They continued to supply the Federation with raw materials for enhanced human drugs, and in exchange, the Federation withdrew its troops from Side 1. Since then, Shangri-La has become the most desired place for awakened Newtypes and is also known as the holy land of Newtypes."

It took Brax several minutes to process the news.

"So, we Titans didn't even make contact with her? If we joined forces, maybe we could."

“I contacted her, but she refused,” Captain Håkan said. “They are also secretly developing the military capabilities of SIDE 1, just like us. They have recruited many elite captains and aces from the year-long war and are also building an army.”

Blakes couldn't help but frown: "Another Zeon?"

"The situation is still unclear, but judging from their current decisions, they are still projecting their influence onto SIDE4."

“SIDE1 plus SIDE4, that’s about three billion people, a third of the Federation, stronger than the Moon,” Blakes said. “Once they complete their penetration and influence, they will become the most populous power in the Earth Sphere, controlling both SIDEs.”

“But its industrial strength still can’t compare to the moon’s,” Amuro interjected. “If having more people means winning, the federal government has the largest population, yet we all see… how weak the Federation has become.”

Everyone couldn't help but smile wryly.

The continuous guerrilla warfare was jointly planned by Wakham and Amro.

Through reconnaissance and combat analysis, they discovered that the Federation's military forces were overly concentrated in the three space cities of Side 4, Side 5, and Side 2.

Therefore, after completing the mission to rescue General Blakes, they headed straight for the Federation's research base, Green Noah.

The investigation revealed that the base had virtually no decent defensive capabilities, except for some second-line garrison troops.

They calmly seized the opportunity to take the Gundam, while Camus was another gain from this trip.