"I can tell you that Squad 3 chose to face me," the hologram says with a thin smile. "I can also inform you that only two members were left at the end of the exercise. While unharmed, the other two were unable to keep fighting."<br/><br/>"After hearing that, I'm up for challenging squad 17," Saeko decides. "I think Faeli's on to something, a one-on-four fight seems really unfair, even for the first day, so it's gotta be a trap. Especially if two of Squad 3's members were taken out.  While it might be useful to learn how Squad 3 fights, they are members of our own class, whereas Squad 17 is an unknown. I agree with Grimoire, let's go after them."<br/><br/>The hologram's expression remains neutral. "That is two members for Squad 17, one for going against me, and one abstained.  Due to time constraints, it is decided that Squad 4 will face Squad 17, by majority vote."<br/><br/>The room suddenly seems to shift as the program activates. Blue walls are replaced with rocky, canyon walls and the floor becomes desert terrain with depressions and hills, rife with rocks, boulders, shrubs, cacti, and dirt. The air fills with the sounds of wind, and you can even feel a hot breeze on your cheek. The temperature rises to an appropriate level for the setting and music begins to play in the background. Simulated dust is picked up in the wind and brushes against you, stinging ever so slightly. Whomever designed the simulator went all out.<br/><br/>"Squad 17 favored this training program, as it was most similar to their home region.  The members of Squad 17 are all from the Schroedinger family, rich patrons who helped fund the school.  They were one of the first squads to graduate from these halls, and their legend lives to this day. Their leader, Maya, has a  daughter who attends this school and is a sophomore at the moment. They are well known for their teamwork and ability to survive even the harshest conditions. Your objective is to defeat them within the time limit. "<br/><br/>The hologram seems to have become realistic as well, losing her "hologramness". She jumps atop a nearby mesa. You note that the weapons table is gone now, but the weapons you've chosen remain.  Out of the blowing dusts approach four figures.  "Squad 4 gets first strike against their opponents. Show the class what you can do guys!" the hologram shouts.<br/><br/>GM's note: Once combat has been initiated, you will have 15 turns to defeat the enemy.  Bonuses will be conferred for defeating them in under 5, 10, or 15 turns. Happy hunting guys.<br/>Oh, this is the party you'll be fighting. This is more for Cmpuncle's and Undercovers benefit<br/>http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=612&tbm=isch&tbnid=s1iXDpFlSwb_NM:&imgrefurl=http://lparchive.org/Wild-Arms-3/Update%252022/&docid=NjWFPtvqDOVlBM&imgurl=http://lparchive.org/Wild-Arms-3/Update%25252022/82-48.jpg&w=650&h=424&ei=3tPRTpGDJ4zcgge3yuzKDw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=1060&sig=113251443796671167945&page=3&tbnh=129&tbnw=180&start=36&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:36&tx=140&ty=57 (http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=612&tbm=isch&tbnid=s1iXDpFlSwb_NM:&imgrefurl=http://lparchive.org/Wild-Arms-3/Update%252022/&docid=NjWFPtvqDOVlBM&imgurl=http://lparchive.org/Wild-Arms-3/Update%25252022/82-48.jpg&w=650&h=424&ei=3tPRTpGDJ4zcgge3yuzKDw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=1060&sig=113251443796671167945&page=3&tbnh=129&tbnw=180&start=36&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:36&tx=140&ty=57)