Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-26336673-20171205184111/@comment-26822753-20171225145612

 Oh, I forgot.

[404] What now?

Sparky presses a button on a remote, and the teleport chamber doors open...

...to reveal the TESTBEDs standing there.

 I told you about the TESTBEDs. Here they are. Since you've gotta lead the space assault and I'm going to lead the sky assault, we can program these guys to lead ground. You do remember how they work, right?

[404] Yep. They don't do anything unless you insert a command string.

 I need to leave like now, so I hope you can code well. Speaking of which, their instruction string has finished. So...

Sparky collects the USBs plugged into the TESTBEDs and gives them to 404. The TESTBEDs shut down.

 These use a special syntax for coding the TESTBEDs. This should make it easier. Also, they're immune to shutdowns and EMPs, because part of their function involves regular stops.

[404] OK. AI, assistance required. TESTBED coding.

[AI] Roger.

Sparky jumps into the TIE Chrome, with the elite squad ready for takeoff.

 Silver Squad, this is Silver Leader. Do you copy?

 We copy, Silver Leader.

 Good. Warm up hyperdrives. On my command, we hyperspace and engage enemies. Keep the Gunner shielded at all costs. It's our only one, and it's crucial to the mission. 7, you're in the Gunner. Focus more on avoiding enemy shots if some get past over shooting your own. Your survival matters.

 Copy that.

 ... ... Mark!

The squad heads off, before