"Do we need to rethink the concept of the Riot or the First Sword?" Ves asked.
Silence fell into the conference room. Everyone knew that the Larkinson expert mechs had taken on a lot of significance among the clansmen. They had become the standard bearers of the Larkinsons and represented the face of the clan.
To admit that the designers of the two mechs overlooked crucial flaws or made mistakes was a controversial action. Tempers could easily flare if the competence and diligence of the mech designers came into question.
Even so, Ves did not shy away from this matter. Pride and satisfaction would not protect him and his clansmen from defeat. The only way he could keep himself safe and guarantee his own survival was by making certain that the mechs at his disposal were as strong as possible.
Gloriana, who cared a lot about the quality, fit and relevance of every expert mech, decided to speak up first.
