the paladins charged after the jeep, iron legs propelling them forward at high speed. Both raised their shields, most of the bullets bounding harmlessly off the walls of heavy armour plating. Eric manages to get a few good shots in, but he realized he's effectively facing two running tanks. Nothing smaller than an anti-tank rifle, or potentially a rocket launcher, would stop these guys. And even then it would be heard to find a 'necessary' part, as all the main processing is done in an area smaller than a football. The up side, of course, was that the Paladins were out of range for their massive blades. And although they were fast, the Jeep was faster.

From the ground, Kami lined up his shot. They were moving fast, but he could predict their movements. He saw through the eyes of the Paladins, taking everything into account as he adjusted the barrel. His massive Reaper Cannon was primed and ready to take down the jeep, and he made some small adjustments to account for wind. He had a lock.

In this moment, he could have blown a hole in Allison. It was the most logical option. He would eliminate the driver, and the explosion would destroy the controls. The shrapnel might kill of wound several others among them, making the job of mopping them up so much easier. But a tiny voice in the back of his head told him not to. He could feel it, this strange desire to face them. It was a piercing desire, a remnant of who he had once been. Ten years ago, he would have killed them now. Efficiency had been his greatest concern. But now, he could no longer deprive himself.

A heavy shell struck the back of the jeep, the explosion ripping through the wheels. However, not a single piece of shrapnel seemed to hit the passengers, even as the Vehicle was forced to stop. A shot carefully placed to avoid any casualties. However, such mercies were short lived when those present were faced with the two steel goliaths rapidly bearing down on them, and no cover in sight besides the wreck of the jeep. If they did not gain reinforcements soon, they would certainly be taken captive.