With every step it takes, you could feel small earth quakes beneath your feet. Imagine something that massive and imposing display such a tremendous amount of strength just by walking, let alone when it's in combat. A Tremortusk is one of many terrifying examples.
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Fortunately, a few miles from here was a Tremortusk site where you could watch the monster machine wondering in its own territory. I carefully approached the towering pile of metal and muscle while staying hidden amongst the red bushes, rock prepared in hand to throw it close to my hiding spot to attract the machine then override once it gets close enough. As I waited, I thought of the Utarus. I hoped they made it back safe. Since they have my machine to protect them, it should even the odds if they find trouble on the way. Because while the distance between their camp and the outpost wasn't very far, it could still be far enough for trouble to ensue before you are at your destination. I'll check in on them once I'm done with taking care of that thing.
Speak of the devil...
"There!" I whispered excitedly as I tossed the rock right in front of me, which was exactly where I wanted the Tremortusk to be. I need that thing to be at a close enough proximity to ensure a successful override.
With a robotic rumble, the machine lens flare switched from blue to orange to mark its change in mood. It turned its head in my direction to check the source of the noise. Then slowly began to approach. The earthquakes getting more severe as I got a better look at it upclose and personal.
60 tons of machine muscle and steel. Four bladed tusks and a long trunk powerful enough to annihilate a group of small machines with a single swing. Multiple canons equipped on both sides of the body. Dump all that into one machine and you have a perfect nightmare ahead of you.
There's a reason why I don't really enjoy fighting that thing. But it's also the same reason why I picked it. Something that powerful is exactly what I needed for what I'm planning to do next. And just like that, with a simple contact from the override drive attached at the bottom of my spear and the machine was mine to command.
"Come to mama." I smirked as I watched the bright blue cords gradually developing along the machine's neck marking its re-programmed state. The bigger the machine, the longer the process takes. But even then, it never reaches ten seconds.
I de-attached the spear and stepped backwards so I could examine my temporary new best friend. There. An overridden Tremortusk. Fresh and ready to wreak havoc.
First half of the plan is complete. Now let's go to that hell of an outpost.
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The view was pretty nice from here! I could easily get a layout from the land at this height. Not as high as I could get atop a Tellneck though but hey, no complaints there. Only drawback is that I gotta keep my balance on top of the Tremortusk who was speedwalking towards our target. I proudly patted the metallic head of the machine smirking at the thought of the destruction it could bring upon that quarantine zone. Personally I would have preferred a Thunerjaw or a Slitherfang to control. Those guys are more aesthetically pleasing to look at and just as powerful. Helmets off to the cauldron that designs those things. Buuut beggars can't be choosers. I need to get rid of a menacing threat plaguing an entire outpost and I had to pick the nearest heavyweight machine that could pulverize the whole settlement ensuring that nothing is left.
