(minor typos in the last part. Apologies. :p) 'Lakshmi-2 spoke to Devin with the following words: "-sigh- If this matter is not resolved, we could see the City torn apart. Devin. Show these fools who they are dealing with. Show them War's true meaning." And Devin replied, as he put on his new Graviton Forfeit helmet, altering his voice to a minor degree: "I will. They won't see me coming." 'And he leaps down into the arena, and pulls out his handgun, The Vanity, standard War Cult issue.' 'Arach Jalaal was next:' "The tormentors of the War Cult have their champion. Raymond, bring to them the fury of 10 hurricanes." And Raymond replied, climbing to his feet: " Very well. Their end is at hand, my Arach." 'He bowed and leapt into the arena. He drew his Scout Rifle, known as the Hung Jury, made by Omolon, yet modified by Dead Orbit.' 'New Monarchy was last, and Executor Hideo said to Lilith-7, their Titan : "The cowards and the tyrants have their lapdogs summoned. You, Lilith, will be the hero in this story. And we both know how this ends." And Lilith-7 replied, cracking her biomechanical knuckles: "Trust me. Their faces will be rearranged by the time I'm done with 'em." ' She leaps down and slams the ground, sending a violent tremor throughout the arena. She then pulled out her Righteous XII auto rifle. Made by Suros, altered by New Monarchy.' Now we see a true battle fixing to be waged. But first, the calm before the storm. -to be continued-