I just saw a Battletech Crossover on the RAAC today and it reminded me 
of this bit of doodle I did ages ago during a _boring_ lecture (though 
not before B.5 since that was in the making even longer), so I felt 
like releasing this and see if it interests anyone.

Anyway here it is,


Ranma 2c : A Battletech and R.5 Fusion by Ace Sanchez.
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Prologue

Jump ship Great Bear
Rasalhague
24 June 3057

"The first shipment of replacement clan warriors have arrived."

Khan Bjorn acknowledged Star Commander Rena's statement with a curt nod. 
And now the great Ghost Bear shall awaken and strike back! "Escort them 
to the bridge."
 
Star Commander Rena began giving orders into the intercom as Bjorn 
reflected on his strategy to regain honor and rebuild his clan, to 
become the Ilclan. Now that the Jade Falcons and the Wolf clan were 
seriously weakened in their wasteful trial of refusal, now was the 
perfect time to rise up and gather power and fulfill the Kerensky's 
vision. And since the much-needed reinforcements from the Clan Ghost 
Bear home worlds have begun to arrive, we shall prevail, Bjorn gloated.

The interlock chambers for the bridge slid open with a rush of air, and 
some eight or so Clan Ghost Bear warriors silently walked in. They stood 
in formation and saluted. "Hail our mighty Khan," they chanted in 
unison. 

One of the warriors stepped forward. He was brawny and had yellow hair. 
"I am Star Captain Calloway, we are yours to command my Khan."

Bjorn recognized him. "Tell me what troops you bring," he asked. He 
already knew, but wanted it confirmed.

"We bring three Galaxies of mechs and four stars of Elementals," Star 
Captain Calloway replied. "And a surprise." 

Five of the newly arrived clansmen moved to the side to expose the 
remaining three ordinary seeming mechwarriors. Bjorn studied them to see 
what might be so surprising. There were two females and one male. The 
male seemed larger than the average mechwarrior but lean and athletic 
with well defined muscles. He had coal black hair worn in a short pony 
tail and the smoky gray eyes emphasizing the man's handsome face held 
respect as he gazed upon the Khan of Clan Ghost Bear. The other two 
females were each as tall as the man and had similar although slightly 
smaller builds.

The woman on the left had hair the colour of night with jade green eyes. 
She was strikingly attractive and Bjorn was tempted to summon her later. 

The other had hair of a like shade, but with sapphire blue eyes, and 
looked enough like the others that it was obvious they were all from the 
same sibko.

"What is so suprising about these three mechwarriors, Star Captain?"
Bjorn was puzzled.

"They are the latest and greatest productions from the scientist caste," 
Calloway replied. "They are our new Elementals."

"What!" Bjorn shouted. It was obvious that the three people standing in 
front of him could not be Elementals. Every Clansman knew that Clan 
Elementals were genetically grown to be giants, on average, standing two 
and a half metres tall. They were specifically bred large and strong 
enough to handle the elite infantry battle suits of the clans. However 
these three, standing in front of him looked large enough to be 
Mechwarriors only.

"Star Colonel Kuno, an Elemental, approached them and stood to his full
height of two and a half meters. "If these here midgets are real 
Elementals, I am a Surat!' he laughed. Then almost out of nowhere, he 
swung his huge fist towards the male's face. If it had landed, Bjorn was 
sure that the man might have become permanently damaged. Here we see if 
these Clansmen are real or fake, he thought.

A hand seemed to blur and caught Kuno's fist so fast the movement could 
not be seen. Without showing any emotion, the hand clutching the 
surprised Star Colonel's hand abruptly closed with the sound of 
crunching bones. Blood seemed to splatter everywhere.

Star Captain Kuno, now enraged, not because of the pain as Clansmen did 
not let pain affect them, but from the loss of face, bellowed a battle 
cry and spun away from the black haired man, simultaneously revolving 
into a round house kick.

The newcomer shifted sideways, almost as graceful as an old terran 
ballerina, Bjorn thought, dodging the kick cleanly and brought his elbow 
down on the outstretched limb, precisely at the knee. An audible crack 
was heard and reverberated around the bridge. Kuno's leg seemed cave 
in of itself. The Star Captain landed on his chest with a grunt, left 
leg at an impossible angle. 

Gray eyes silently asked permission. Bjorn nodded. That was all the 
indication he needed. The black haired newly proven Elemental leaned 
over and picked up Star Captain Kuno. Kuno, still conscious despite the 
shattered leg and hand, seized his shoulders and from the look of the 
Star Colonel's strained muscles it was obvious he was trying to use his 
immense strength to squeeze him. However the clansmen did nothing and in 
a face so devoid of expression it seemed to be mocking, abruptly jerked 
his arms in opposite directions and tore the unfortunate Captain into 
two!
 
Bjorn could hardly believe such strength coming from such an average 
sized man. Our scientists have definitely out done themselves this time!

"These are the first three successful Elemental 2c's of the entire 
prototype sibkos. The others were destroyed due to various instabilities 
mental or physical. The two females also share similar strength." 
Calloway's statement distracted him from his reverie.

"Yes, yes. Now what are they called?"

The black haired man with gray eyes who bested the Star Captain 
Elemental stated devoid of expression, "Ranma 2c, my khan."

"Ukyo 2c, my Khan," the green eyed woman said in a toneless voice.

"Kodachi 2c, my Khan," the remaining female also stated.

Star Captain Calloway said out loud, "Permission to speak, my Kahn?"

Bjorn nodded.

"The male has a secret technique for special operations such as 
infiltration and sabotage. Ranma 2c, please demonstrate your ability."
He nodded at the black haired man.

The Elemental seemed to concentrate for a second. Suddenly, his shape 
seemed to shift quickly, growing slimmer.

"What is this?" the Khan of Ghost Bear exclaimed.

Where once there was a man, now stood a woman with red hair. It was 
unmistakably a female now, curves prominant in the tight black jumpsuit. 
She was of the same height as the man she once was and shockingly 
beautiful.

"The man has the ability to shapeshift into that of a woman. It is a 
prototype of a prototype," the Star Captain laughed arrogantly. 
"Ingenious for reconnaissance work, no? What man wouldn't let a woman 
such as that into their midst? And even their beds!"   

Bjorn gave a slight smile. "You have done well. Now where do I best use 
these Elemental 2c's? With weapons such as these, the Ghost Bear will 
prevail! We will take back Terra and become the Ilclan!" The Khan began
to laugh loudly. Soon all the warriors in the room joined in. Except for
the three Elemental 2cs.


-- End prologue
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Potential for a future fic? I was a die-hard battletech fan before I got
into Ranma, I even have a Mechwarriors Page. If I ever get sick of doing
my other fics, this one might actually get some priority, but only if
anyone is interested.

Bye now,

Ace Sanchez : jsa@fl.net.au