The enemy pilot moved at the last second, noticing the Ice Princess taking aim. As a result, the shot managed to cleanly hit the mech in such a way as to disable it without harming anyone.  On the ground, the soldier looks on, dumbfounded to be saved by a mech he thought had been abandoned.<br/>----------------------------------<br/>"1000 credits is yours, provided you hold up your end of the bargain.  By the way, you may want to consult your HUD.  There's a stealthed mech near your location. It's not one of mine, and I doubt he's part of the security detail.  I've marked its position and estimated line of sight.<br/><br/>-----------------------------------<br/>Roll Result: Saikotsu rolled: 1d20, adding -3to the total<br/>Comment: John Taichu vs. Ciel -3 for size difference.<br/>Result: 6,<br/>Total: 3<br/><br/>Roll Result: Saikotsu rolled: 1d20, adding +1to the total<br/>Comment: Ciel vs. Taichu defense roll + 1 for speed<br/>Result: 20,<br/>Total: 21 (...)<br/><br/>Lieutenant Taichu was in hot pursuit of the fleeing girl.  He slowly raised the weapon and took careful aim with its scope. She was in his crosshairs, and moments from being "pink mist". As his mechs fingers squeezed on the trigger, the weapon and the head of the mech were obliterated as they crashed into something at eye level.  Looking at the fleeing target on the ground through the scope, he was unable to see what was coming and was completely blindsided.  While leaving him alive, his mech was effectively out of commission for the rest of the mission. It was at that moment the Lieutenant swore on his life that no matter what, he would hunt down that girl, and make sure she paid for this.