Dear Journal,
Today I was able to act on the second piece of data obtained in the December 8th raid. In addition to info on buildings, there was a location of the personal meditation retreat of a precentor of the Blakist. Acting on this info, I went out with my quickdraw, as the arm of the Ku needed full replacement that could not be accomplished in time.
I sat in the building, engine fully powered as I detected the Precentor coming in. The Avatar picked up the pase as it got closer, but a slight miscalculation allowed me to jump behind and open a rear torso (only edge to prevent 3 crit checks). The Avatar ran away, but I was able to use my speed and training at getting much closer and past mechs where others dare not tread. Another pounding to the rear, and then I was forced to move outside to the east side of the building. Building heat in both mechs lead me to jump on the bridge and run near the ramp.
In battle, speed is key. As the Avatar had no jump jets, it ran over to the ramp. I met the Avatar at the ramp, and let loose with all my weapons again. Hitting the right arm, I stretched out and hit the nearby arm. The jarred the light Gauss rifle, and it exploded. I should remember these Gauss are unreliable and explosive in the future. I sat there and watch as the Precentor was ejected from the mech and died as the force contiued through the very solid ceiling. A hidden door under the ramp opened, and I radioed for support as I discovered another untouched lancelot ripe for my techs to break down for parts.
I must remember that my techs bitch about repairs far too much. Yes, I was internal in all my torsos. Yes, I will have to find another right arm, but the new shiny breakdowns, especially as these last two contracts have brought multiple mechs of the same exact weight let along class under their care.
Anyway, it was a good day. I am alive and my enemy isn't. My true enemy lives and claims the face of the dragon, but as I grow stronger I know the day draws nearer where we shall tear him down from his throne and expose him for the pretender he is. MAy the true dragon rise.