Armored Core

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= What is Armored Core? =

Timeline
106 NCA - The Ravens, a group of mercenary primarily using Armored Cores, is founded by several individuals specializing in their operation: Leos Klein, "R", Hustler One, and Jack-O. Raven's Nest is established soon after as a base of operations for the organization.

108 NCA - Human PLUS project started. The first willing subject to this project is Hustler One, who is followed shortly after by several other willing Ravens.

110 NCA - The first major problems with individuals who have gone through the PLUS procedure arise, primarily involving mental and later physical instability. The project is placed on hold after it begins to negatively impact the number of employers who will allow a PLUS to take their contracts.

111 NCA - The modern Trailer organization is founded. The Ravens join immediately, using their corporate ties to bolster the independent mercenary assets of the Trailers. The Trailer organization, in turn, prevents the financial failing of Raven's Nest with a fresh crop of pilots and a great deal of new job opportunities.

113 NCA - The Arena is constructed in the Raven's Nest by corporate request. It's primary function is to determine which pilots to hire based on their performance and rank in the Arena, though it grows into a bloodsport all it's own when non-Raven mercenaries begin to flock to it. Shortly after construction of the Arena, Hustler One takes over as the Arena Master.

116 NCA - "R" disappears. His Armored Cores are left in storage in Raven's Nest, and rumors of his death begin to spread. The other three founders of the Ravens claim ignorance to both the circumstances surrounding his disappearance or the possibility that one of them is to blame.

117 NCA - NEXT units are added to the already-varied line-up of mercenary craft used by the Ravens, representing the next great step in the evolution of Armored Core technology. The first official NEXT pilot is Maximilian Thermidor, though rumor has it others had used the machines before he was added to the Raven roster.

118 NCA - Raven's Nest forms it's own official team within the recently-popularized team-based tournaments within the Arena. The first team consists of May Greenfield, Leonhardt, and Hustler One.

119 NCA - "R" returns to Raven's Nest under the new alias of Archangel, reclaiming his two Armored Cores left in storage since his strange departure. No information about his departure is revealed. His whereabouts during his absence continue to be a popular mystery among Ravens.

= Parts Explanation =