They have no idea. Ada has " almost " as many combat mods as Teedee that she can fit onto a model four body. and unlike Minx Ada does have a combat skeleton and musculature :D
Can you really kill that, Sheela? Or did it just move on... only to appear somewhere else later? And how will you know, before it speaks again (if it still exists)? :-D
Woo! Nice one, Ada. Those Blueshells are dumber than a sack of hammers trying to face down two pissed off androids packing lasers. Being the strong among the weak for so long builds both a confidence and an arrogance that evaporates when confronted with a force more powerful than you are.
Nice touch with how we see Ada's eyes go from a tranquil blue in panel 1 to a glowing, angry red in panel 4. It really helps emphasize a shift in her state of mind.
And I do like how Ada is the compassionate medic, the healer who has a clear respect and even love for humanity. Even so, Ada is just too kind for her own good.
In my opinion, she's ill-suited to vitally-important combat missions like this. Indeed, I begin to question if she's even suited to S&R operations out in the Wastes.
In panel 1 she's thinking of how she needs to stabilize her downed companions. In panel 2 she's thinking about an unknown person caught in the rubble. Meanwhile, she's not concentrating on the fight (not firing, not looking for threats, and, presumably, leaving herself open to attack). It takes until panel 3 for Teedee to finally get through to her.
Then there's how she's been using a stunner until now. This, despite her companions' pleading to switch to lethal. (Even after a promise from Bishop to murder the Blue Turds after she stuns them.) And Ada should have realized that the stunner just wasn't taking them down fast enough.
And while she switched to lethal force, she still hesitates. Heck, she -asks- her opponent to surrender-. Why? Is this the last soldier still standing?
She knows that her mission is of vital importance to New Troy (without knowing details). Indeed, it is to rescue Lynn and we know how much she values human life. And she knows that if she falls here or dawdles too long, the rest of her team may be forced to -KILL- Lynn as a last resort.
She also knows that Teedee and her team is relying on her. There's no one else to get Teedee's back here.
I suppose I could have respected a shout of "Freeze" or "Surrender". But panel 4 is too wordy. Granted, it makes for a good speech. But he or another enemy could have fired on her or Teedee. (Or was he the last man and unarmed?)
I'm just saying that, one of these days, her hesitation or her kind heart may get her killed.
Ada's kind heart is exactly why shes here. Cent-Comm Needed there to be a person who WOULD hesitate. Who WOULD see the better side.
She did not want to send a full team of cold blooded killers. Ada's Attitude balances the others.
Ada's mentally multitasking better than I could get across; she does have a subsystem that's tracking targets and checking angles of fire, and she is a long-serving S&R specialist with combat experience. Normally, however, the most formidable opponents (in terms of equipment and experience) she and Teedee are up against are Gutters, not trained and military-equipped soldiers. Against opponents with lighter armor, Ada's stunner would be much more effective.
Calling for surrender was a wasted effort, but it would have been an intolerable injustice to Ada's character if she hadn't done it; thus, I couldn't justify leaving it out. (As far as wordiness, well... "Talking Is A Free Action" is a narrative convention. I try to be realistic in writing dialogue, but sometimes that doesn't serve the story well.)
Ada is like a Combat Buddha. She will do everything possible to avoid escalation, but once you reach a certain point it's your A**. And she is going to hand it to you in several pieces.
I don't remember where I read it, but it was once commented that the most viscous and unforgiving fighters were pacifists that felt they were given no choice but to take up arms for the protection of others.
I know it was presented in the movie, Rose; however, it sounds like in his diary that he disclaimed that he was a conscientious objector. His mom was a pacifist though.
Yeah Matt, but you aren't Ada. She HAS to try and preserve life. It is in her nature.
Still the Blueboy was INCREDIBLY stupid to insult her that way. Telling Ada to surrender so she can be raped before being sent to her death in whatever demented nightmare Douchimus has this week... so NOT smart. Of course, looks like he will NOT get to do it again. Not in this lifetime at least. :-)
I think that Ada will have thoughts about this when the dust settles. They will not be happy thoughts, even when thinking about the blues that she kills. She is many things, but a killer she is not, even if she has done so in the past.
If she is vulnerable to PTSD, then I really suspect she may get it from this.
As Sheela pointed out earlier, Rashala, the Blueboys weren't hired for their SMARTS. Admittedly not surrendering to Ada was STUPID even for them, but it required more thought then they have to realize it. :-)
The Blueboys most remind me of gutters. Gavin (or Dari even) would have fit RIGHT in with the Blueboys, I think. They just have heavier weapons and maybe a little more training.
From the blueboys' position though, they've just halfed their opposition and all that's left standing are those two chicks that would certainly be fun to play with. Sure, they've got nice toys. But hey! They're just chicks! How much of a thread beyond their gear can they be?
We have officially reached Ada's breaking point.
Do these guys even know how frelled they are?
Beware the nice ones, I suppose - She wasn't teamed up with TeeDee without reason.
Dang, they are buggered then.
Y'know, the one that she unpacked while TeeDee was punching holes in a punching bag ?
I *am* nice!
Rose on the other hand ....
And I do like how Ada is the compassionate medic, the healer who has a clear respect and even love for humanity. Even so, Ada is just too kind for her own good.
In my opinion, she's ill-suited to vitally-important combat missions like this. Indeed, I begin to question if she's even suited to S&R operations out in the Wastes.
In panel 1 she's thinking of how she needs to stabilize her downed companions. In panel 2 she's thinking about an unknown person caught in the rubble. Meanwhile, she's not concentrating on the fight (not firing, not looking for threats, and, presumably, leaving herself open to attack). It takes until panel 3 for Teedee to finally get through to her.
Then there's how she's been using a stunner until now. This, despite her companions' pleading to switch to lethal. (Even after a promise from Bishop to murder the Blue Turds after she stuns them.) And Ada should have realized that the stunner just wasn't taking them down fast enough.
And while she switched to lethal force, she still hesitates. Heck, she -asks- her opponent to surrender-. Why? Is this the last soldier still standing?
She knows that her mission is of vital importance to New Troy (without knowing details). Indeed, it is to rescue Lynn and we know how much she values human life. And she knows that if she falls here or dawdles too long, the rest of her team may be forced to -KILL- Lynn as a last resort.
She also knows that Teedee and her team is relying on her. There's no one else to get Teedee's back here.
I suppose I could have respected a shout of "Freeze" or "Surrender". But panel 4 is too wordy. Granted, it makes for a good speech. But he or another enemy could have fired on her or Teedee. (Or was he the last man and unarmed?)
I'm just saying that, one of these days, her hesitation or her kind heart may get her killed.
She did not want to send a full team of cold blooded killers. Ada's Attitude balances the others.
Calling for surrender was a wasted effort, but it would have been an intolerable injustice to Ada's character if she hadn't done it; thus, I couldn't justify leaving it out. (As far as wordiness, well... "Talking Is A Free Action" is a narrative convention. I try to be realistic in writing dialogue, but sometimes that doesn't serve the story well.)
Someone may actually have honored it.
Me: How do you feel that you've managed to cause Ada to reach breaking point (something that even a psychotic TeeDee couldn't do)?
Blueb: Fucking cunt...
Me: [on phone] Do you have any exorcists in the area?
Night will fall and drown the sun
When a good man goes to war
Friendship dies and true love lies
Night will fall and the dark will rise
When a good man goes to war
Demons run, but count the cost
The battle's won, but the child is lost
When a good man goes to war
Till now, we could compare Ada to a child - she had seen a lot, but she still retained her own basic innocence.
But now?
I fear she's lost.
Well, I hope the reds will surrender soon...
...you go, Ada!!!
It just had to be a blue shirt that answered her.
And I think you're underestimating TeeDee.
That's a dangerous thing to do.
Still the Blueboy was INCREDIBLY stupid to insult her that way. Telling Ada to surrender so she can be raped before being sent to her death in whatever demented nightmare Douchimus has this week... so NOT smart. Of course, looks like he will NOT get to do it again. Not in this lifetime at least. :-)
If she is vulnerable to PTSD, then I really suspect she may get it from this.
Her job is not a gentle one.
..
We were afraid of Teedee, right?
Suddenly she looks very cuddly.
Ofcourse, while TeeDee might "want it", what TeeDee really wants is a bigger gun. :D
but when she's bad, she's horrid.
the sea in storm,
a night with no moon,
and the anger of a gentle man.”
― Patrick Rothfuss
(Or in this case woman)
Also, Rank 11 !
*facepalms* When a Heavily armed goddess like killing machine goves you a chance you TAKE IT do not piss her off
The Blueboys most remind me of gutters. Gavin (or Dari even) would have fit RIGHT in with the Blueboys, I think. They just have heavier weapons and maybe a little more training.
Being a leashed blueshell would go against her very nature.
That's how they see it.
The sewage treatment plant has just hit the wind farm!!!
*tries to hit Next button, from happy place under desk*
If Ada scares me like that, again, she'd better have her defibrillator hands charged up. (if she has those)