<ALL DEVICES ACTIVE>

<F.R.A.M.E SYSTEM ACTIVE>

<MACHINE ID: EFU-015 "SEISMIC">

<MACHINE STATUS: ACTIVE>

<PILOT ID: 00783>

<PILOT NAME: ERIC HOFFMAN>

"Looks like another fight. I hope you will not disappoint me, Seismic."

The EFU-015, codenamed "Seismic" had finally arrived at the site of the anomaly, alongside ace pilot Eric Hoffman of the Republic of Germany. Right as it touches down to the ground, the machine draws it light blue beam saber, alongside its signature condensed air cannon, ready to engage with the beast.

The reptile monster seemingly spared the lives of the starfighter pilots, instead fixating on the 19-meter-tall green mecha. It leaves its jaws wide open and charges towards the machine, only to get knocked back by the air cannon, before its skin was sliced open by a saber slash.

"Honestly, why can't the military just nuke this thing?" - murmured Hoffman.

The monster was writhing in pain, but soon stood back up and slams head-first into the robot. It promptly grabs the robot by the leg, preparing for a devastating bite but was distracted by a round of bullets coming from the machine guns mounted on the robot's arms. Hoffman seized this opportunity, and leaped away from the monster, readying his ranged attack. The beast roared furiously, then unleashed a barrage of slashes with its sharp claws onto Seismic, destroying the mech's shield and damaging its shoulder armor.

"Hoho, so you're a regenerative one? Dealing with you will be problematic."

Seismic draws its cannon, then places its saber into the cannon as a source of energy, and began firing beams upon beams of energy towards the beast. The skins of the beast were severely burnt from the intense heat, and the monster was in pain. Seismic then aimed its arm-mounted machine gun at the eyes of the beast, blinding it as the mech charges up its energy cannon. The beast eventually broke free of the restraint, leaping up trying to pin Seismic to the ground. The beast opened its jaws widely as if it could swallow Seismic whole.

Yet it was the beast's downfall.

With one precise shot, the supercharged beam of energy pierced through the monster's gaping mouth and comes out through the monster's back, creating a massive hole on its body. The beast roared in pain and desperately clawed at the robot, only for the machine to quickly decapitate it with one swift saber slash, killing the monster instantly.

However, Hoffman wasn't done yet. He controlled Seismic to step on the beast's carcass, and brutally ripped the beast's spinal cord from its body. The robot then crushes the spinal cord, destroying all that's left of the beast's regenerative fluid.

"That should do." - Hoffman murmured.

The Seismic slowly lifts itself up the ground, carrying blood and viscera of the beast to dump into the sea, only taking the head with it.

"00783. EFU-015 Seismic. Eric Hoffman. Sample retrieved. Returning to base."

The Seismic zooms away, leaving a trail of green energy behind.

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"What the hell was that?"
I looked in awe as the mechanical terror flies off to the distance. It arrived and made extremely quick work of the creature, then disappeared in a ray of light as glorious as its entrance.

"Why did the Earthsavers get involved in this?"

"Our plans are foiled!"

I looked at the passengers. Two men in black robes rose from their seats and moves towards the cockpit.

"Sir, this is a restricted area" - an attendant stopped them in their tracks, only to get stabbed in the chest.

The following scene was chaotic. People were screaming, some tackled the murderers to the ground, some called their families to say their final goodbyes, kids were crying, mothers were angered, and men were raging. Warnings flashed on the news channel as three other space shuttles crashed into the spaceport, killing hundreds.

Eventually the men reached the cockpit, with their daggers in hand, they kicked open the door and pinned me to the ground.

"Shut up or we'll-"

The alarms rang, and two loud bangs were heard as the two men collapsed, blood pooled over the floor. They were shot in the heads. I took a quick look at the shooter. It was the mysterious girl.

"T-thanks." - I nervously called out to her, before taking back control of the plane and heads for the Eurasia Space City's spaceport.
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Apparently those were remnants from the old state of Texas. They are members of a criminal group of cultists that seek to "restore" the old order through excessive violence. The shuttle did land safely in Eurasia, but before I even thanked the girl for her help, she had disappeared into the crowd exiting the shuttle.

As for me, when I was leaving the spaceport, two police officers appeared before me and showed the warrant for my arrest, so now instead of spending quality time in my luxurious flat, I'm cleaning the floors of my jail cell.

"April Hovermike, someone would like to meet you."

The guards unlocked my cell and lead me to one of the prison's guest rooms. Since Eurasia has minimal criminal activity, their prison is tiny, only consisting of around 30 cells overall. The guards are also friendly, and most prisoners would either be released after a few weeks, or, in severe cases, ejected from the city back to Earth, where they would be contained in an isolated island. The guest room is located right at the end of the corridor I was locked in, and inside awaited a man with seemingly high status. He was wearing a red overcoat with a cross insignia on his back, and numerous medals on his chest.

"Mr. Hawke, April Hovermike. April, this is Commander Elliot Vinston Hawke of the Earthsavers."

No way, a Commander? What does he have to do with me? Am I getting enlisted or something? Also is this guy truly a commander? He looks like he's the same age as me! The only thing indicating his age was the white hair. Or maybe he dyed it. Who knows?

"Take a seat, young man. April, right?" - he asked calmly.

"U-uh, yeah, Mr. Hawke."

"Just call me Elliot."

The man informally leaned back on his chair, his arms placed behind the back of his head, before glancing over my appearance.

"Your hair's all messed up, April."

"Must've been the lack of shower water here."

"Clean freak I see."

Elliot was trying his best to maintain a friendly atmosphere, though I can't help but notice the imposing authority emanating from him.

"Do you want to know why I wanted to meet you here?" - his tone becomes more serious.

"I..."

"I saw the aerial battle."

I was stunned. He saw it? It's impossible. There were so many explosions and falling debris there's no way he could have seen that.

"I was the one who ordered Hoffman. That mech you saw... EFU-015 Seismic, was one of the finest machines in our Frame lineup."

"Frame?"

"Fully Reactor-amplified Mechanical Enforcer. FRAME for short. They are our masterpieces, built specifically for Giant and Mobile Armor combat. Even the UN do not possess the necessary technology to build one."

"What do you want from me?"

"Try unlocking your handcuffs."

They had already been unlocked.

"How?"

"I bailed you out. I saw your potential. Piloting that shuttle was not easy. You would be a valuable asset for the organization."

Does that mean I'm enlisting into the military? No! I still have my mansion! I haven't even stayed in it!

"You're worried about your mansion, right?"

"How did you know?"

"A simple guess, really. Don't worry. Our base, the Lunacis Caverna has provided you with an exact replica of your house."

"Did you just get my information without my consent?"

"Let's just say... I had to pull a few strings."

This man... was dangerous. He stopped at nothing to acquire my personal stuff, just to convince me to join his cult?

"What did you just call cult?"

"Huh?"

"I know what you're thinking."

What IS this guy?

"So, would you come with me?"

"I-I don't know"

My feelings are honest. The aerial battle was just my impulsive decision to help the soldiers. It's a miracle I was even alive.

"Few could come face-to-face with a Giant without a Frame. You are special, April. You will become a key factor in this battle we're fighting."

"What battle?"

"Classified stuff. You'll understand once you enlist."

"..."

"So, what do you think?"

Being able to save the world, eh? Doesn't sound too bad.

"Alright. I'll join you."

"Very good. Follow me."

Elliot and I walked out of the police station, through the busy streets of the space city, and to a tiny alleyway in the city center. There, a highly secure door was guarding some sort of safe.

<PASSCODE REQUIRED>

"Elliot here. Passcode 342124."

<PASSCODE CORRECT>

The safe opens, revealing an elevator down to a massive underground opening. It almost looks like a cavern, yet is filled with machinery, ranging from power reactors to three massive nuclear-powered rocket thruster.

"Welcome, to the engine of Eurasia. This city is essentially a giant spaceship, over there is the bridge and the many hangars where it stores starfighters."

The elevator stopped at the bottom of the cavern, and Elliot showed me around the lower layers of Eurasia. Essentially, the city was divided into three layers: the surface, where well-off citizens reside and commute; the lower parts, where poorer citizens live and manages the power reactors that power the city, and the engine room, where city officials live and control the movement of the city through space. Truly a marvel of human engineering.

After walking around for a bit, I eventually arrived at my new living quarters. It was an exact replica of my mansion, like Elliot said, yet it also had a basement where I could modify my machinery.

"Supplies will be provided daily. You can order food from the tablet and they will be delivered to you. Now, take time getting acquainted with your fellow Earthsavers. Your job for now, is to protect Eurasia."

And that's basically it. My new life. A life devoted to the protection of the people. My responsibilities may be abundant, but I will make sure to meet them all.

This, is the start of my journey, as an Earthsaver.

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"Ezra, commence Order 15."

"Roger that, Your Highness."

Meanwhile, somewhere, in the vastness of space, a starfighter heads for Eurasia.

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