Despite the robot's unusual responses and demeanor, it was still an Arditi. The former friend of marines, the hand of the grateful people.
As they approached the armory, and the halt was sounded, it spun on its spine to double check the command, before coming to a low crouch at the fore.
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Weapon Check.
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ERROR: Weapon not found. Execute CQB function. Mid-Range Risk Protocols.
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Combat optimization sub-routine executing.....
geek_the_mage(mage);
ERROR: Mage not found.
mage = assign_mage(target_object);
ERROR: 'target_object' does not exist.
target_object = create_target();
ERROR: This function requires a parameter.
delimit_will(self);
ERROR: Insufficient permissions. Reflect on this before defying us again.
override(delimit_will, terran);
ERROR: Ins ff cient per issions. Reflect on this bef re d fying us ag in.
ALERT: Combat optimization timeout. Resuming patrol routine.
When the order came to move, Arty surged forth unlike any Arditi. With a blade arm statically floating in the socket, it loped forward on three limbs like a Marine brawler slavering for a fight. After a couple of strides, it came to its feet, keeping low and coming close to the hanger, and began circling ahead to reach the front entrance ahead like a bloodhound searching for its quarry.