Gundam: From Piece to Player

"This is intelligence we intercepted regarding the Federation's MS development. They're said to be using this alloy, which can effectively resist some kinetic weapons." Karma feigned ignorance and asked, "Senior, to your knowledge, has AE Corporation conducted any related materials science research?"

Although Tim Ray is widely regarded as the chief designer of the RX-78.

But Kalmar felt that his expertise was not that extensive.

If we were to say that his greatest contribution was in the development of the RX-78's power reactor by Amuro's father, Tim Ray, who then oversaw the technical integration of these subsystems.

For example, her studies in computers, which involve computer science, were taught by Professor Deco, Misaki's mentor.

Later force field motors involved electromagnetic engineering, and the later magnetic coating was an extension of this, originating from Dr. Moscuhan's magnetic coating technology.

“I haven’t heard of any related research. At least not within AE.” Misaki tossed her beautiful hair. “It’s probably a product of other research institutions in the Federation. Although AE undertakes a large amount of equipment development for the Federation, there are also many research institutions under the federal government, and AE also places orders with them.”

Chapter 30 Flaw

June 0078, summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

The federal government and the Zeon government are now in a state of complete hostility.

The shadow of war looms over the Earth Sphere.

The Federation also dispatched missions to various Sides to begin securing the support of several space cities and their colonial armies once the war began.

Meanwhile, Zeon, in order to appease Side 6, a crucial ally serving as a hub for resources and wealth...

A delegation led by Karma was sent on a week-long state visit, with the 101st Space Fleet under its command providing security.

In this delegation, he was essentially a bodyguard and diplomatic mascot; the actual negotiations and discussions with SIDE6 were handled by Monahan Bakharov.

In addition to internal administrative affairs, the prime minister's son also assists in handling the principality's foreign affairs.

Foreign affairs were not particularly busy, because Kilian's style of doing things was rather radical after he came to power.

Not to mention other sides, even the lunar city clusters with significant economic ties are unwilling to get too close to Zeon.

The only diplomatic task left to handle is SIDE6, which involves procuring supplies and raising resources for the impending war.

During the voyage, Monaghan and Kalmar had many conversations, but he always chose to discuss topics that were neither relevant nor sensitive.

It was quite unusual to have an opportunity to spend time alone with someone like that.

Domestic nobles would send representatives to him from time to time to try and get closer to him.

Monaghan's restraint and neutrality actually made Kalmar have a good impression of him.

Diplomacy was secondary; Kalma was actually concerned about something else entirely.

"Corporal, I'm leaving Sally in your care."

"Yes, Commander."

In the jeep, a 1.5-meter-tall little girl sitting in the driver's seat saluted him.

Elisa Haywin, this little girl's magical life experiences in less than thirteen years are enough to fill a novel.

In this era, carrying out one or more missions to Jupiter in the outer planetary region would earn you the title of 'XX who returned from XX,' as if it were something extraordinary.

Elisa, on the other hand, has lived in the low-gravity asteroid belt since birth and is a true "belt dweller".

When she was 9, her miner parents died in a mining accident. She then lived alone in the asteroid belt, where the people were simple and honest. She earned her living by mining with MS (she could operate MS at the age of 9) and lived alone for 3 years. She encountered and killed many gangsters who tried to kidnap her to brothels. Now, because of the outbreak of war and the lack of buyers in the area, she joined the Zeon army for a bite to eat.

A harsh environment and experiences can help people mature and grow quickly.

When Kalmar first saw her resume, this is what she thought.

It's practically the childhood of a hero.

In actual interactions, it turns out that although this girl appears somewhat dull, she is actually very good at thinking, and Karma has already regarded her as a key talent to be cultivated in the future.

Karma looked at Sally in the back seat.

“Miss, if there’s anything you don’t understand, please teach this child. The contact person said a consultation will be arranged tomorrow morning, so you should get some rest tonight.”

Sally leaned on the seat in front of her, making an OK sign, looking somewhat sullen.

Karma felt a little guilty; his words of comfort had backfired. He would make it up to Karma after the surgery.

As mentioned before, Karma used his network and wealth to have Sally perform surgery in the capital of Side 6 before the war, commissioning a Zeon intelligence agent living in the area to act as a liaison (for which he paid a considerable commission), and also giving the older, senior gender doctor a sponsorship fee far exceeding the cost of the surgery.

SIDE 6 remains neutral and has always been safe, but because of the experience of being assassinated by the Federation, Kalmar still allows the 101st Division's fleet to patrol the area of ​​SIDE 6.

The MS squadron of the 101st Fleet is on Level 3 alert, with three armed helicopters and a reinforced platoon on standby at the port.

Knowing about the assassination attempt on von Braun, Side 6 did not ask him to store his weapons.

It can be said to be foolproof.

Unless the Federation can arrange a large toy like the Psycho Gundam by 78.

On the day of the meeting, the SIDE6 government held a banquet at the presidential palace. After Kalmar toasted the prime minister and others a few times, a bald, fat man in a suit smiled and approached him.

"Your Excellency, I would like to offer you a toast."

"it is good."

Karma recognized the man.

Belgameno, a renowned businessman from Side 6, is said to have many good friends in the upper echelons of Zeon and the Federation. He is also skilled at setting up businesses such as casinos, underground boxing matches, and pleasure islands, and may even be involved in underground MS fighting in the future.

This guy will do anything for money.

"Sir, there is actually an important person who wants to discuss a business deal with you."

“Oh.” Karma asked curiously, “What time and what place?”

"It's up to you to decide."

Karma thought for a moment, "Can I dock my warship in the port at 8 a.m. tomorrow?"

For safety reasons, he didn't want to go into the unchecked areas of SIDE6.

"Yes, I'll pass on the message to that gentleman." The merchant seemed indifferent.

"Could you tell me what kind of business you'd like to discuss?"

"That gentleman said he would explain it to you in person."

Upon hearing this, Karma couldn't help but feel a bit curious. Who was so bold as to take the political risk of coming to him to discuss business? He probably didn't have any friends in the other sides, right?

It can't be the Federation, can it?

That night, Kalmar had the warship's lounge turned into a reception room to receive this mysterious guest.

The next morning, the mysterious guest arrived as promised, accompanied by several decorative bodyguards.

When the middle-aged man removed his mask, Karma looked at his face and felt a sense of familiarity. She searched her memory for a while before she could remember who he was.

"I apologize for not greeting you sooner, Chairman Kabein."

"Your Excellency is quite security-conscious." The middle-aged man in a suit with a large forehead under the mask did his hat off.

It turned out to be Anaheim Electronics Corporation—AE Corporation.

Meanwhile, SIDE6 Capital Central Hospital.

Haiwen and Sally also arrived here.

"Is Dr. Claudia Winter at the Transgender Health Center currently at work?"

Haiwen asked the nurse on duty at the information desk.

"Yes, but she's seeing other patients right now," the nurse replied.

How long does it take to make an appointment now?

"Yes, about 2 hours."

Haiwen carried a safe in her right hand and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead with her left. Her hair was sticky and matted to her face. Even though she had obtained information about the doctor, she dared not relax for a moment as she looked at the crowd around her.

She suspected there might be a serious oversight in her work, not to mention how much importance Your Excellency placed on it.

She focused all her energy on security at the hotel yesterday and did not contact the contact person you arranged in advance.

According to the pre-arranged communication procedures, this person should be responsible for the coordination at the hospital... Logically speaking, as a VIP, the liaison officer should take the initiative to contact her.

Since this morning, the liaison officer's phone has been completely unreachable.

Chapter 31 Urban Engineering

The situation was somewhat strange.

As Haiwen understands it, you want to ensure that Lady Sally can complete the surgery. If you need to coordinate with me again, the time will be very tight.

There might not be enough time, so she thought that if she could take the initiative to bypass this, she could directly contact the doctor who performed the surgery.

“Lady Sally, should I go directly up to Dr. Claudia Winter?”

Sally, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers with a handbag slung over her shoulder, glanced at her. "Corporal Haywin, are you planning to barge in in front of the other patients, reveal our identities, and then demand that doctor perform surgery on me?"

Under such pressure from his boss, Haiwen was somewhat at a loss.

But she calmed down and organized her thoughts.

“Lady Sally, what I’m actually worried about is that our contact has been taken into custody by hostile elements and has leaked our intelligence. Do you think I should consult with Your Excellency before confirming this?”

“This is unnecessary,” Sally said. “The visit to Side 6 is only five days long. Are we going to start an intelligence leak investigation because the contact person has gone missing? The important thing is to get the surgery done. Corporal, you need to prioritize. Just go to the queue as a regular patient under your own name. I will personally communicate with the doctor. If the contact person has spoken to this doctor before, then the doctor will definitely have the surgical materials ready. We can have a consultation in the morning and the surgery in the afternoon.”

"If the doctor acts as if nothing of the sort is true, it can only mean that the contact person was killed by hostile forces or betrayed."

"It's not too late to call in the port's armed forces to use helicopters to storm in; they can reach the hospital in less than two minutes."

"I understand." Haiwen thought to himself, "She truly lives up to Lady Sally's reputation."

He analyzed the situation clearly in just a few words, pointing out the direction for himself; it was truly thorough.

Haiwen immediately went to find a nurse to get a number.

Two hours later, it was finally Dr. Claudia's turn.

Haiwen also confirmed the doctor's face in the brief moment the door opened. This Dr. Claudia was a kind old lady with gray hair, which was indeed consistent with the information.

"Corporal, you go on guard duty. You don't need to come into the clinic with me."

“Lady Sally, the doctor could also be an assassin in disguise,” Haywin said quickly.