Super Robot Wars BX - In Search of Tomorrow [COMPLETED]

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We’re back to the main plot now! I’ll cover more DLC chapters as they unlock.

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Squad time! Forced deployments are Youta, Jojo, Captain, and Gorg. We’ve got 16 squads, composed of Jin/Maria, Knight/Zeta, Banagher/Sayaka, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, Kio/Seric, Allelujah/Ozma, Setsuna/Obright, Alto/Klan, Shou/Marvel, Guy/Nie, Mic/Shanalua, Lockon/Michael, Volfogg/Boss, and Akito/Akatsuki. The tactician is Azuves, as it’s required for a secret. Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Last time, we got a metal dragon and word that Drake and Mardoul are heading to Austral Island.

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[Spriggan, Bridge]
Image Distance 3000! Check the landing area!
Image We’ll soon arrive at Austral Island…
Image I must offer you my thanks, Lord Shot. Our forces have no means of crossing the sea, so we’re grateful for you and your ship.
Image Lord Mardoul is a close ally of Lord Drake. There’s no reason for us to not help you. And since GAIL is involved, things will go more smoothly with me around.
Image But is it really on that island? This super energy that’ll give us power…
Image We’re certain it exists. There are records of it being discovered in space and brought to this planet.
Image I remember seeing that data too. But the super energy that was brought back was destroyed in an accident, right?
Image What’s the meaning of this, Lady!? We came to this planet because we believed in this energy you spoke of!
Image Don’t be so impatient. What if the energy exists in a different form than what it arrived in?
Image A different form?
Image And this form exists on Austral?
Image I think the fact that there are ruins of an ancient civilization is proof. After all, it made me and BX jump straight to Earst.
Image Ruins of an ancient civilization… I doubt that such a thing even exists in the first place…
Image Your mind is inflexible, Captain. Aren’t your Armored Soldiers unearthed from an ancient civilization?
Image Scholars have concluded that they were created in Earst’s distant past.
Image Same with that Evil Armored Soldier. Did you even know if it was an Armored Soldier or not?
Image …That was also created on Earst. If it wasn’t stolen, we would have run a detailed investigation and gotten the same result.
Image It’s not a good thing to think everything’s always the same.
Image What?
Image Shot’s right. Broaden your horizons and deepen your insight, Hy. You and your guards have a lot to learn. The universe is filled with things you cannot possibly imagine, making even the entirety of Earst seem miniscule.
Image Things I can’t possibly imagine…
Image That’s right. You must become someone who can accept anything. Especially when the time comes…

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[Spriggan, Hallway]
Image (The things Mardoul says…)
Image I knew it. Mardoul is…
Image Did you overhear anything interesting, Don Slarzen?
Image You’re the Aura Battler Tod Guinness, right? I’m just standing here, minding my own business.
Image This is a warning. You’d better not loiter around another unit's ship. You don’t want to get falsely accused of anything, don’t you?
Image If I leave everything to the Royal Guard, I’ll fade into obscurity. Besides, there’s always the chance that something might happen.
Image So you volunteered to guard King Mardoul? What a hard worker. Well, don’t take it personally. We’ve become more suspicious ever since that traitor turned against us.
Image None taken. If my actions are born from loyalty to my King, then yours are born out of loyalty to your King.
Image Out of loyalty… This is just my opinion, but it’s always the successful ones who turn out to be traitors.
Image That might be true…
Image I hope you’re not one of them, Don Slarzen.
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[Goraon, Bridge]
Image Don Slarzen? That’s the name of the traitor in Mardoul’s army?
Image Yes. He’s leaked information about the Mardoul Army to us through his spies on several occasions.
Image So there’s someone like that amongst their ranks…
Image Tolstoy, is it true that the informant called himself Don Slarzen?
Image Lord Azuves, do you know him?
Image Yes… Slarzen and I were once comrades in arms. We both served as vassals in the former Vorder Kingdom.
Image You’re from the Vorder Kingdom!?
Image Vorder Kingdom… Wasn’t that the first nation on Earst to be destroyed by Mardoul?
Image My homeland, the Vorder Kingdom, was a peaceful place ruled by the Vorder family and had a long history of over 3000 years. But Mardoul appeared one day and set the entire town and castle on fire. The nation collapsed overnight.
Image So that’s what happened…
Image After Mardoul killed the King, I escaped with my grandson, Jojo.
Image That’s why we can’t ever forgive Mardoul.
Image I was separated by my comrades back then. I never thought Slarzen would become one of Mardoul’s commanders…
Image Azuves, in your opinion, is this Slarzen trustworthy?
Image I’d bet my life on him. That’s the kind of person he is. He was a man whose loyalty never wavered, and his courage earned him the respect of every soldier.
Image So, can you start heading to Austral Island?
Image We should. We can’t hand over any sort of advantage to Mardoul or Drake.
Image Just a moment. This information was originally picked up by the HRL, right? Is it possible the HRL is planning to take over the AEU, and is just using us?
Image So they want us to go to Austral to distract Drake’s main force?
Image Yes. Even though the HRL is part of the Federation, it still has the same leadership as before
(TL Note: During the events of Gundam 00, the Human Reform League, the Advanced European Union, and the Union were pretty much in a hostile stalemate.)
Image By achieving results, we can increase our influence within the Federation. To achieve this, we must use any means necessary…
Image I won’t deny that would be in character for my country, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels that way. I’m positive this isn’t some sort of trap.
Image That being said, there are still many people who see us as their enemy.
Image There may be spies around you who will report your movements and information to Mardoul or Drake.
Image I know all that! But this is important! I beg you, even if it means bowing my head in the name of the Chesilenko and Smirnov families!
Image Did you just say Smirnov?
Image Alright. Captain Natora, can you make the arrangements for us to head to Austral Island?
Image Me? O-okay! I’ll contact the higher-ups!
[She rushes off]
Image Lady Elle, Do you know the name Smirnov… Or more precisely, Captain Andrei?
Image I don’t know that name, but I think Tolstoy Chesilenko is trustworthy.
Image Lady Elle, is that your gut feeling?
Image Are you worried since it’s not a premonition?
Image Not at all. But I think that trusting someone and mobilizing troops are two different things.
Image It’s a difficult decision…
Image But the goal is simple. If you can secure the super energy on Austral Island first…
Image Will you help us with this, Tolstoy Chesilenko?
Image It’s an honor that you trust me. I hereby pledge my allegiance to you, Princess Elle…
Image A kiss on the back of a princess’ hand, huh… It’s rare to find someone who would unironically do that sort of thing.
Image I guess it has to do with his upbringing.
[Psychic sounds]
Image Huh?
Image Lady Elle!?
Image The power of the Wooded Planet! On the island where blood flows and mixes… The fire will bring great destruction…
Image It’s one of Lady Elle’s premonitions!
Image Could this be a sign that Mardoul and his gang are about to gain some kind of power!?
Image I don’t know… But I think that vision of the future is not too far away…
Image …Princess Elle, did you say the Wooded Planet?
Image Y-yes…
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Image Dad, could it be…
Image Guy, did you notice it too? The power of the “Wooded Planet” and this supposed super power… The only conclusion I can come to is that the thing Mardoul and his men are aiming for is probably “Jupiter X”!
(TL Note: Jupiter in Japanese is 木星, which is the kanji for wood and star/planet. Elle was saying 木の星.)

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[Goraon, Hangar]
Image (About 10 years ago, an unmanned Jupiter probe, Jupiter 1, brought back a material known as Jupiter X… I never thought I’d hear that name again… Mom…)
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(???)
Image !?
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Image Who are… Why are you here!?
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[The woman vanishes]
Image She’s gone…
Image What’s wrong, Guy?
Image It seems like he was yelling at something…
Image Oh… Yuu and Youta. Mamoru and the others too.
Image Are you alright, Guy?
Image Is it possible that you’re excited by Austral’s power, Guy?
Image That’d be just like Mr. Wave. It’s rare to see you get excited by something outside of a fight.
Image No… I saw a girl with a sad face just now…
Image A girl…
Image Was it a spy!?
Image Haha, it can’t be! What do you think, Volfogg?
Image There’s no abnormalities in the surrounding area. All life signs I can detect are from registered crew members.
Image If Volfogg said so, then maybe you’re mistaken?
Image I see… Thanks, Volfogg. I probably just saw a ghost or something…
Image Stop it with this ghost talk. That reminds me of the guy we saw inside Gorg!
Image It’s okay, Doris. The one you saw was a girl, right? The one I saw inside Gorg was a man…
Image We’ve been fighting a lot lately. Maybe you’re just tired? Your expressions seem a bit stiff.
Image That’s impossible, Falsaber. I’m the strongest cyborg on earth. I don’t get tired easily.
Image (Guy… Could it be about your mother?)
Image So there you are, boy.
Image Did something happen?
Image The Doctor is having some trouble. He needs your help.
Image Did he catch Austral Disease again!?
Image Not this time. It’s some chaos involving Gorg.
Image Gorg!?

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[Goraon, Hangar]
Image Gorg, are you alright!?
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Image Apparently Shou and Tomenik were helping out the Doctor. We’re thankful for their help.
Image Oh, Captain! Yuu too! Listen, this guy’s being very persistent about some nonsense.
Image Hey! I’m deadly serious! Could this Gorg robot be related to Austral’s super power!?
Image Gorg is a complete mystery! He only listens to Yuu anyway! You shouldn’t get close to him!
Image But Mardoul or Drake are involved in this power! So I must…
Image Tolstoy, I’ll believe what you’re saying. But the way you say it, it sounds like you want to give Gorg to GAIL or Mardoul.
Image That’s not my intention! But because I’ve sworn allegiance to Lady Elle, I cannot allow her prophecy to come true.
Image I know how you feel, but the Messenger of God is important to us. Can you just leave it to us?
Image Good grief… I never thought I’d hear something like that in Upper Earth.
Image I come from an aristocratic family. I’m prepared to shed blood and my life for what I believe in!
Image Tolstoy, you’re going too far.
Image Lord Tolstoy, you must not make a mistake in choosing the right time to risk your life.
Image Lord Azuves?
Image I failed to protect the country I served… I should have died along with the Vorder Kingdom. And yet here I am, living in shame. Do you know why?
Image So you’d even drink mud to survive if it means defeating Mardoul?
Image That’s one of my goals, but above all else, I dream of reviving the Vorder Kingdom. That’s a dream that can only come true with Mardoul’s death… And it’s a dream that can only come true if I’m alive.
Image You can’t make your dreams come true if you’re dead, huh…
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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image (Defeating Mardoul won’t solve everything… I know fighting isn’t that simple… But Mom is with Mardoul… That’s the only thing I know for sure…)
Image Jojo, you were thinking about your mother, weren’t you?
Image …Yeah. I can’t imagine Mardoul bringing her to Austral Island though. But I can’t help but wonder if there might be any clues.
Image It’s pointless to worry about it right now.
Image Hilmuka… Can you tell me more about what you said the other day? What’s going on with my mom?
Image It was like a riddle. You said something like how she’s neither dead or alive, right?
Image Aye.
Image So you know something, but you’re not telling us for some reason…
Image In the midst of this war, what’s happening to my mom may be inconsequential. But I don’t think I’ll ever be adult enough to be able to accept a parent-child relationship like Shou’s.
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Image Youta and Yuu have so much respect for their fathers. Even Tolstoy is proud of his family. But as for me… I’m not even allowed to think about it!
Image Jojo…
Image Are my parents people I can respect? Is my blood something to be proud of? Just what…
Image …Actually, Jojo, I’m also looking for my mom.
Image Huh!?
Image Guy…
Image My mom was on a Jupiter exploration ship. She boarded Jupiter 5 and headed for the gas giant. She never came back…
Image Jupiter 5? Wasn’t that…
Image Yes. It was a ship that came after the unmanned Jupiter 1, the ship that brought back Jupiter X… It was the last one as well.
Image Jojo, Guy became an astronaut so he could find his mother. But right now, he’s fighting as a hero. And this mission may be related to Jupiter X.
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Image Jojo, I know you’re anxious about your mother’s fate. But your body and your blood are a gift from your parents. You should be proud of that at least.
Image Yeah…
Image And you’re the grandson of the hero Azuves, right?
Image Guy… You’re right… I was thinking too much about her. I need to apologize to Gramps…
Image Hey, Jojo. Don’t forget, you’re piloting the savior, Galient. It’s the hope of Earst.
Image I know… I don’t want to see the people of White Valley suffer anymore… Right now, I won’t hesitate. I’ll just focus on thwarting Mardoul’s plans.
Image Jojo, when the time comes, I will lend you my strength. I promise.
Image Hilmuka… Thank you…
[Door opens]
Image Jojo! I want to tell you we just got clearance to go to Austral Island…
Image What is it, Churull?
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Image What the heck is this, Jojo! Hmph!
[She leaves]
Image What’s up with her…
Image Hehe… I wonder…
Image Anyway, it looks like we finally got the green light from HQ. Let’s go.
Image Yeah!
Image (This is GAIL we’re talking about. It’ll be difficult to fight them head on. So…)

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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image So you’re Madroul and Shot Weapon… I can’t believe you set foot on this island with such an impressive army.
Image Heh. I don’t dislike those hostile eyes.
Image I can’t talk to you if you’re going to be like that. Lighten up a little. You must have heard about us from Chairman Roy.
Image Oh, I’ve heard about you alright. I know that you’re the one who arranged this with my grandfather. You did a good job in convincing him.
Image If I recall, aren’t you a good friend with Chairman Roy?
Image He looked out for me when I was a rookie engineer. I was summoned to Byston Well several years ago while I was doing research for him. I felt bad that I couldn't repay what I owe him.
Image So you came here to repay the favor? And here I thought you were here for little ol’ me.
Image How curt. I guess you really are Chairman Roy’s grandson.
Image This is my island. I don’t care if you know my grandfather or not. I don’t want you to do as you please.
[Door opens]
Image How pitiful. You’re like a kid who’s about to have his toy taken away.
Image Lady Lynx! Why are you here!?
Image Well hello to you too, Rod. I’m glad you didn’t forget me. Heh. It was hard work to get here… The last time I was here, I got caught up in a strange accident at the ruins.
Image So you snuck onto my island back then too. Looks like I’m going to have to execute a few of my guards.
Image You’ve grown so much! It’s hard to imagine you as the man you were before. I wonder which one is the real you? Was it the one in the past, or the one standing right here?
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Image Oh, so you know this man?
Image It was a long time ago… He may look the same, but back then…
Image That’s enough of that. I don’t have time to wax nostalgia!
Image Very well. GAIL is doing quite well for itself, especially compared to Anaheim and Nergal. As the heir of a wealthy family, you must be panicking. I thought you were more of a playboy.
Image Shut up. You don’t know anything!
Image I know more than you do. About Earst and Byston Well… And about the Messenger of God, “Gorg”.
Image Gorg? Is that the name of the blue humanoid?
Image See, you don’t know anything. Not even what’s hidden on this island.
Image What was that?
Image Stop it, Lady. If you want to flit with him, do it another time.
Image Chief Rod, Chairman Roy is concerned about the state of the Austral Project.
Image That’s right… If we don’t get results, the information restrictions imposed by the Federation on the island will eventually drop…
Image And when that happens, Anaheim and Nergal will surely come to investigate.
Image So the old man got anxious and agreed to your request to help.
Image We have no qualms dealing with any opponent. Not just the guerrillas, but also machines from a mysterious alien civilization.
Image !
Image (I don’t even know if I can control the people in front of me, let alone those mechanical jellyfish… If this is the trick to living well in the world, then the old man is…)
Image Well, we’re here to help you out. Why don’t you provide us with all of your data?
Image (Tch… I recall a saying like “a fox taking advantage of the tiger’s authority”. That fits this woman to a T.)
[Beeping]
Image A message from outside? It says…
Image What’s wrong, Chief Rod?
Image Good grief… You guys have brought me unnecessary trouble. Apparently, information about your movements have been leaked.

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[GAIL Town, A Room]
Image BX is on the island!?
Image Yes. As we speak, Chief Rod is currently negotiating with them.
Image I was sure this expedition was done with the utmost secrecy. Apparently, we have a leak…
Image Either we underestimated the intelligence gathering abilities of the Earthlings, or…
Image There must be a spy, either with us or with Drake.
Image Impossible…
Image Is that why you’ve gathered all of us here? But are we going to intercept BX before they reach the island?
Image No. I want you to send a detachment to subjugate them.
Image Only a detachment?
Image Apparently, there are signs that someone besides BX has infiltrated the island.
Image Judging by the timing, they appear to be unrelated.
Image But why send a detachment? Could they be…
Image Yes. They’re probably after this Jupiter X thing too.
Image Are they planning to get it before us?
Image General Lordan, I owe BX a debt of blood. I would like to accompany you in this extermination mission.
Image There’s no need for you to join them, Hy.
Image But Your Majesty…
Image Do you get it now? I don’t need the help of someone who’s consistently lost to them.
Image Grrr…
Image Apparently, Shot will lend us some of his soldiers for this operation. Treat them well, Lordan.
Image As you wish, Your Majesty. I will find this other group and defeat them too.

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[Austral Island, Green Mat]
(TL Note: Green Mat is an area on Austral Island. Pretty much a swamp. Watch Giant Gorg.)
Image Phew… Any reactions over there?
Image Nada. Gorg isn’t feeling anything either… How odd.
Image Hey, we’re counting on you, ya know. We’re doing a secret investigation because you said Gorg was reacting to something.
Image I’m here thanks to Guy’s recommendation, but at this rate, I don’t see anything happening…
Image Right now, BX is in the process of negotiating with a certain young GAIL executive. It’d be great if he’d let us without a fight.
Image I see… I’d assume we’d be kicking some GAIL butt.
Image Don’t jinx it! We share a common enemy in Mardoul and Drake, right? Maybe GAIL will help us out?
Image But it’s possible that GAIL is already working with Mardoul and Drake. If that happens, we’d be in serious trouble.
Image God, it’s such a pain in the ass to investigate this river…
Image Falsaber’s too big, so you just gotta do it.
Image But like Gorg, Falsaber was chosen because he sensed something out here, right?
Image My apologies… I did feel something, but it was too vague.
Image Churull, what do you hope to accomplish out here? You practically forced us to let you come with us.
Image Not telling.
Image What’s wrong with you…
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Image Huh? Gorg?
Image What’s wrong, Yuu?
Image It looks like Gorg wants to take a break.
Image Shall we? It looks like there’s an opening a little further ahead.
Image We can’t argue with the Messenger of God’s whims. Let’s take a break over there.

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[Austral Island, Green Mat]
Image Wow, how pretty!
Image I didn’t know there was a place like this on Austral Island!
Image The air is great! It feels like the island is floating beneath me… I’ve never felt something like this before.
Image Tom! We’re here, so come out of the Beagle already!
Image EUREKA! I’ve done it! Doris, I’ve solved the mystery!
Image What are you talking about?
Image The direction Gorg was heading in when we first met him, and what both Gorg and Falsaber were sensing. Based on the data that Dr. Tagami left behind, we can surmise that the final destination is here, the “Horse’s Saddle”!
Image Um… So the super energy we’re looking for is in this “Horse’s Saddle” place?
Image According to your father’s data, there’s a certain material inside the ruins near here that could only exist on Jupiter! Don’t you think that sounds similar to Jupiter X!?
Image Yeah…
Image Based on the estimated terrain from 30,000 years ago, our destination should be approximately 300 meters underground! The super energy must be beneath the Horse’s Saddle!
Image That makes sense, but at the same time, it kinda doesn’t…
Image I’m getting excited. Something from Jupiter is buried here, right?
Image It must be the alien ruins that Dr. Tagami and I have been searching for!
Image Maybe we’ll find the ruins that Dad was looking for…
Image Hmm… It seems we’re not all excited about this. Gorg fell asleep. We’ll look into the Doctor’s hypothesis later.
Image Well then, I’ll do some maintenance on the Beagle! Traveling through swamps is bad for machines, right?
Image I’ll do the maintenance. You two just rest inside the Beagle.
Image I’d rather go find some medicinal herbs…
Image I told you to stay inside the Beagle!
Image !
Image This is no longer the island we know. Mardoul’s forces could be hiding somewhere around here!
Image Fine…
[Alois and Sara leave]
Image Yuki, we should rest too. I’m more tired than usual and we’re not in the safest location.
Image Oh, really? I’ll go get some rice balls!
[Yuki goes into Falsaber. I guess they can use him for storage?]
Image Jojo, what about you?
Image Huh? Oh right… Churull must have gone into the Beagle with Alois and Sara.
Image …Churull?
Image What’s wrong?
Image She isn’t here. I could have sworn she was just here…
Image Now that I look around, Doris isn’t here either…
Image Argos! Where are Doris and the others?
Image Bau?
Image Falsaber!
Image I’m sorry, I was distracted too! I don’t know where they are!
Image Guys, do you know where Alois and Sara are? The only one in the Beagle is the Doctor…
Image Gorg, wake up! Gorg! Gorg!!
Image (This is really bad…)

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[Austral Island, Near Green Mat]
Image Churull, I caught a fish!
Image Let’s grill it.
Image I knew you could do it, Alois and Sara! I was right to bring you along!
Image Leave anything on this island to me. Doesn’t matter if it’s on the New or Old Islands.
Image But Tomenik treats us as outsiders. We also want to help protect our island.
Image I know how you feel, so let’s bring them food as a surprise.
Image (That’s right. I can help Jojo too. I won’t lose to someone like Hilmuka!)
Image Hey, give me that fish! I accepted your invitation because you said you would cook for Yuu. This is a good chance for me to show off my skills. Grilled fish is good and all, but it’ll be better as meunière. Since this is a river fish, I’ll need to prepare it properly.
Image I wonder if inviting you was a mistake…
Image …Hey, can you hear something?
Image Huh? I don’t hear anything…
Image No, I definitely hear something! Something is flying towards us! Is that…an Aura Battler!?
(TL Note: I want to make it clear that Aura Battler can refer to either the mech or the pilot. Aura Machine is just the mech.)
Image I thought I saw smoke when doing the rounds, but it’s just natives…
Image I’ve never seen that robot before… Does Drake’s Army have a new model?
Image Maybe he’s friends with Shou and his group?
Image Did you just say Shou?
Image Do you know him?
Image Oh, I know him alright. We both came from Earth, and we even ate meals together.
Image So you’re his friend after all!
Image Friend?
Image Are we mistaken?
Image …Shou isn’t just my friend. He’s my sworn rival. He’s even someone I’d risk my life for.
Image Thank goodness you’re not an enemy…
Image Then come with us. We have friends nearby.
Image You have friends nearby, huh… Alright. Get in my machine’s hands.
Image Are you gonna take us to them?
Image Something like that.
Image (But not exactly the way you think…)

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[Austral Island, Green Mat]
Image It’s no use, they’re not around here.
Image Where could they have gone?
Image What should we do? Should we head back to the main force first?
Image Hmm… Decisions, decisions…
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Image Bau!?
Image What’s up, Gorg?
Image Gorg is worried about something…
Image What could it be? Maybe it’s Jupiter X!?
Image So that’s why. Look over there, Doctor.
Image That’s the Mardoul Army! And in great numbers!
Image They’re still some distance away, but they’re coming straight towards us. We’re right in their path.
Image Dammit, where did they run off to at a time like this?
Image Right now, I’m more worried about our own safety. If we don’t do something, we’ll end up dead for sure.
Image But it’ll be impossible to run away from that many enemies!
Image …Everyone, get in the Carrier Beagle and head to the rendezvous point.
Image What are you talking about, Jojo!?
Image No, Jojo’s decision is correct. If the Carrier Beagle left by itself, it could shake off the enemy’s pursuit and get help. Isn’t that right, Jojo?
Image Yeah. I know it’s crazy, but it’s better than just sitting on our thumbs, waiting to be killed.
Image …Can you do it, Captain?
Image It’s strange to say this in front of God’s Messenger, but I’m a pro. I do my jobs properly, including the Doctor’s.
Image Captain…
Image It’s decided. Go, Captain.
Image On it.
Image But Doris and the kids are still out there somewhere!
Image Alois and Sara are familiar with the island. They’ll be hiding somewhere safe.
Image I guess that’s fine…
Image We’ll go out and intercept the enemy. Use this chance to take the Beagle to the rendezvous point.
Image Roger. Don’t die, boys.
Image I’m not going to die until I learn about Austral’s secrets.
Image That’s the spirit. The dead learn nothing.
Image Everyone, let’s go!

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Chapter 23: Door of Time

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Image There’s a lot of Armored Soldiers and Aura Battlers…
Image Everyone, our priority isn’t to defeat the enemy, but to survive until help arrives.
Image So, you didn’t flee in the face of such a large army. I’ll get my revenge for what you did to us on Earst.
Image General, the enemy isn’t just a group of rag-tag soldiers. We may have the advantage in numbers, but if we fight them, we’ll suffer unnecessary casualties. I’d like to bet the outcome of this fight on a duel between me and one of them.
(Jirumussen Ranvel. Galient. CV: Yuusaku Yara)
Image A duel, huh? Heh. Very well. Fight to your heart’s content, Ranvel. Show them how strong the greatest soldier in the Mardoul Army is.
Image I hope we don’t have to resort to other tactics. I’d prefer to settle this honorably.

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Image There’s something odd about that blue robot.
Image My name is Jirumussen Ranvel, fighting for General Lordan! I challenge one of you to single combat!
Image A duel?
Image Neither of us wants a needless battle! Therefore, I would like to settle this in a fair duel!
Image He wants a duel just like Hy Shaltat… What should we do?
Image …Let me at ‘em.
Image Jojo!?
Image If we refuse, the enemy will launch an all out attack. I, a human from Earst, should take their challenge.
Image But that blue robot looks really strong…
Image But even so, I’ll fight! I…
Super Robot Wars BX - Brave Fight Galient
Image I believe in Galient!

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Image My name is Jojo! Ranvel, I accept your challenge!
Image Very well, Jojo! Let’s fight honorably!
Image Be safe, Jojo…
Image Hurry up, everyone…
Image We need to believe in Jojo’s power…
Image Yeah…
Image (But if things get bad, I’ll jump in. Even if it labels me as a coward…)
Image …They actually agreed to it. This will be a good strategy against honest guys like them.
Image You know Ranvel will get pissed…
Image Heh. There’s no right or wrong in war. The winner is always just. And besides, why should a General try to please his subordinates? Hehehe…

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The objective is to defeat Ranvel in a one-on-one duel. He and his Zauel are fearsome opponents. Chances are, he’ll block most of your attacks with his shield and two-tap Jojo. Use the terrain to your advantage and rely on Focus to avoid his attacks.

SECRET ALERT
Hy Optional #2 and #3
Do not have Jojo be defeated by Ranvel.
Defeat Ranvel with Jojo.


The first one is easy enough, it’s the second one that you might not be able to do unless you invest heavily into Jojo. Even in my NG+ file with all of Jojo’s upgrades at 50%, I wasn’t able to get Ranvel to half health before the plot continues. You don’t need to get all of the optional steps. You can miss up to two of them, and the other ones are extremely easy to get, so don’t worry if you can’t defeat Ranvel in the duel.

Image Such spirit at such a young age! No wonder Hy Shaltat had so much trouble with you!
Image I honed my skills by fighting the Mardoul Army! I use my sword to bring back peace! I’ll show you the swordsmanship I inherited from my grandpa!

The plot continues when either combatant is defeated, or at the start of turn 3.

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Image You’re still rough around the edges, but you might win… So this is the power of Galient that cornered Hy Shaltat and General Zaba… But the legendary Armored Soldier is no match for me and my Zauel!

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Image Haa… Haa… He’s strong! I can’t find an opening!
Image Heh. To think you could last this long against Ranvel. You sure are good, Jojo.
(Phone)
Image Who are you!?
Image To show you some respect, take a look at this.
Image !
Image What are you doing, Jojo!? Ranvel is attacking!
Image OOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image GAAAAAH!
Image Jojo!
Image …Why? Galient is supposed to be stronger than that…
Image You’re playing dirty… Mardoul Army…
Image What!?

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Image JOJOOOO!
Image Yuu! Everyone! I’m sorry!
Image Dang it! Untie us!
Image How dare you trick us!
Image That’s Doris and the kids!? They were captured by Mardoul!?
Image So the reason Jojo lost was…
Image Mardoul Army! How despicable!
Image Hehe. Jojo. If you value their lives, surrender. You know what’ll happen if you don’t comply, right?
Image Alright…

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Image Get out of Galient and come with us.
Image Don’t go, Jojo! You can’t trust them!
Image But if I don’t go, they’ll all get killed…
Image Jojo…
[Jojo leaves Galient and boards the enemy Armored Soldier]
Image I’ve done what you asked. Release the hostages!
Image Who promised to release them? I’ll kill everyone except for you!

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Image What!?
Image Hey! That’s not how this goes!
Image Hehehe. It’s always fun to see someone who had hope fall into the depths of despair. Now, kill the others!
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Image Kyaaa!
Image CHURULL!
Image Huh? We’re…
Image Go to your friends.
Image Did he save the kids?
Image You…
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Image What do you think you’re doing, Ranvel!?
Image If Lord Mardoul wants Jojo, then we’ve already accomplished that task. Besides, holding hostages won’t work now that they’ve arrived.

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Select your tactician and battleships.

SECRET ALERT
Hy Optional #4
Select Azuves as your tactician


Image Oi! Galient’s been taken down!
Image We didn’t make it in time!?
Image Boy, what’s going on!?
Image It’s bad! Jojo’s been captured by the enemy!
Image What!?
Image Oh, so his friends have appeared. Ranvel, take Jojo to Lord Mardoul! Don’t even think about showing mercy again!
Image …Sir.
Image Gramps… Everyone… I’m sorry…
[Ranvel and the Armored Soldier holding Jojo retreats]
Image JOJOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image I won’t let them take Jojo!
Image The hell is that disc?
Image Hilmuka! Are you planning to go after Jojo!?
Image Come back, Hilmuka! We haven’t been able to repair that UFO!
Image If Jojo gets executed by Mardoul, all of this will be for naught… That’s all!

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Image Guh!

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Image What’s that!?

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Image Dammit, Uoozben…
Image Your destination is somewhere else. You will come with me, Hilmuka.

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Image What the heck just happened!?
Image A-alright then… We have nothing to fear! Time to wipe out BX! You’ll be working for me, Aura Battler!

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Image You don’t have to tell me that. There’s someone over there I need to kill!
Image A new model of Aura Battler!? Is that Tod!?
Image Shou Zama, I’m glad you’re still alive! I was hoping to fight you!
Image It’s him! He’s the one who tricked us!
Image And you called yourself his friend! You lied to us!
Image What’re you talking about? He and I are life-long buddies!
Image Tod, you’re lying again!
Image Anyway, we have to deal with them before we can go after Jojo and Hilmuka!
Image First, we need to get through this battle! BX, deploy! Hurry and retrieve Galient as well!

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Deploy the squad! Some of the non-fliers will be slowed down by the water and trees, so make sure they’re either as far forward as possible, or load them up into a battleship.

Image Doris! Are you alright!?
Image Yuu! It was so scary!
Image Doris, hide inside Gorg!
Image Alois, Sara! Get over here. You too, Churull!
Image Bro… I…
Image Just get inside! The enemy is here!
Image Ok!

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[The immobile Galient leaves the field]
Image We’ve already fallen into the enemy’s trap! If we make another mistake, the situation will only deteriorate! Forget about Hilmuka and Jojo! Everyone, focus on this battle!

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The objective of this map is to defeat Lordan. Everyone else can be ignored, but why do that? Tod is also here in a Wryneck. Lordan is in a buffed grunt Armored Soldier, and you can deal with Tod the same way as other Aura Battler bosses. None of them retreat at low HP, and the enemy won’t be sending any reinforcements.

SECRET ALERT
Tod Mandatory #1 and Optional #1
Mandatory: Shou attacks Tod.
Optional: Shou defeats Tod.


You shouldn’t have any trouble doing either of these steps.

Now for boss dialogs, starting with Tod.

Image Because we didn’t stop fighting, the war spread to Upper Earth! And yet you still…
Image If you didn’t betray Drake, the fighting wouldn’t have escalated this far! I’ll force you to take responsibility for that, Shou!
Image Don’t make it sound like Shou personally brought the war to Upper Earth! That’s just plain wrong!

Image That Aura… Is that really Tod!? He’s a completely different person than he was in Byston Well! It has to be…
Image You’ve gotten weaker, Marvel! No, maybe I’ve gotten too strong! We’re both from Union, from America, after all! I’ll let you die a painless death!

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Image Tch. This may be a new model, but it’s not adjusted properly! What a sloppy job, Shot!
Image Tod! Get out of that Aura Machine! Don’t spread the flames of war on Upper Earth!
Image Then you get off first! It’s shameful to force someone to do something when you won’t even do it yourself, Shou!
[Tod retreats]
Image This isn’t Byston Well… This is the world we were born in. Don’t you understand that, Tod?

And now for Lordan. Everyone’s got something to say.

Image An Aura Machine that’s hostile to Lord Drake! If we could destroy even one of them here, our alliance will only get stronger!
Image You guys don’t know the kind of man Drake is, even if you’re working together!
Image If we defeat him here, it’ll hurt Drake! He only has so much military power!

Image Damn you Ranvel… If he didn’t do something unnecessary, that Armored Soldier would have been beaten already.
Image Yuu… I… I…
Image Don’t cry, Doris! We’ll be fine! I’m sure Jojo will too…

Image I can’t believe Jojo got captured by the Mardoul Army…
Image The UFO from earlier took Hilmuka too… What should we do, Jin?
Image What else can we do… We have to defeat these guys first! We can decide what to do after that!
Image I can sense your agitation in your movements… You’re panicking because your friend was captured! Don’t worry, you’ll meet him in the afterlife!

Image The super power that was discovered on Jupiter… If it really is here, we can’t let you take it!
Image Mmm. That lion Armored Soldier is coming at us with more intensity than ever before! I’m sure Jojo has something to do with it, but it also seems like he really doesn’t want us to obtain Jupiter X!

Image Hehehe. You’re too late! I’ve already captured Jojo and sent him to His Majesty! He’ll be arriving any moment now!
Image How could a General act like a coward! I will take Jojo back!

Image If we kill them here, we can concentrate on searching for Jupiter X at our leisure! It’s more important that you’re dealt with first!
Image If they get their hands on Jupiter X, it’ll only spread chaos! We have to stop them!

Image Just because it’s war doesn’t mean you can take children hostage! That’s crossing the line!
Image Hmph. What a naive brat. I’ll teach him that the only thing needed on the battlefield is absolute victory!

Image Get out of the way! We have to go rescue Jojo and Hilmuka!
Image I don’t know about this Hilmuka woman, but Jojo surrendered to us of his own free will, right? He sure was obedient! Hahahahahaha!
Image That’s because you took hostages! Don’t mess with me!

Image We fooled you just like when we were transported to this planet! I can’t help but laugh! Hahahahahaha!
Image Keep laughing! I’ll shut your trap soon enough!

Image In battle, the one who takes initiative is the victor! We’ve already achieved victory!
Image I’m usually confident in my speed, but I was too late! I have to find a way to catch up…

Image You always act like cowards! Can’t you fight fair and square!?
Image Alright then… If you want a fight, then you’ll get one! But you’ll regret it! You’ll be facing me, Lordan! Not a weakling like Hy Shaltat!

Image I’ve heard rumors that the King of Conquerors won’t be satisfied until he rules other planets as well.
Image Jupiter X, which is on this planet, came from another planet! There’s not much difference between you and me!
Image You got that right. So let’s stoop down to your level and take it by force!

Image We’re driving your enemies, the Vagans and Jovians, away from Earth, you know. If we can get our hands on Jupiter X, we can free you from them completely. Doesn’t that sound like a good deal?
Image But in exchange, you’ll be hurting the planet. You’d just be doing the same thing as them!

Image I thought knights were supposed to be honorable! But all you’ve done was act like a coward!
Image You thought everyone who wields a sword is a knight? What a naive woman!
Image In that case, you don’t even need to name yourself! We won’t forgive your actions!
Image Those who go against human decency will be punished! That’s how we do things on Earth! Remember that!

The map ends when Lordan is defeated.

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Image Dammit. I have no intention of dying on a foreign planet. In that case…
Image Lady Sumeragi…
Image Yes. The enemy will grow impatient around this time. We’ll take advantage of that opportunity.
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Image What are you doing, Gorg!?
Image What are you trying to do all by yourself!? You’ll make yourself an easy target!
Image I’m not doing this! Gorg is acting on his own again, just like before!
Image What!?
Image Oh no! Get out of there right now!
Image Huh?

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Image What are those!?
Image Could it be a new Mardoul Army weapon!?
Image Hah! You fell for it, blue Armored Soldier! Heavy artillery, prepare to fire all shots!
[All four mechs target Gorg]
Image Gorg! Gorg, the enemy’s targeting us!
Image Gorg’s in trouble!
Image Hey Gorg, we’ll be in danger if we don’t get out of here! Please, listen to what I’m saying!
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Image Fire Flash Rounds!
Image Falsaber!
Image Right!

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Image GAAAAAH!
Image Falsaber!?
Image We just went in without thinking, but this is worse than I thought it would be…
Image What a fool to jump into the line of fire! I’ll turn you into ash with the Flash Rounds!
Image You need to run!

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Image UWAAAAAA!

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Image Falsaber and Gorg are gone…
Image What about Doris!? Where’s Yuu!?
Image Looks like they were blown to smithereens. Flash Rounds perform well in terrain like this.
Image How dare you do that to Youta and Yuu!
Image All units, return to the ships! We’re withdrawing from the battlefield!
Image WHAT!?
Image Tomenik, can you help us with the retreat? We’re unfamiliar with the terrain.
Image Alright. Leave it to me!
Image Wait! What about them!
Image Let’s go, Banagher.
Image Setsuna…
Image Quit whining and go already!
Image Yuu… Everyone…
[All of BX retreats]
Image Do you think you can just get away? Form a pursuit force immediately! We’re going after them!
Image General Lordan, I just got a message from Lord Mardoul.
(Phone)
Image From Lord Mardoul?

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Looks like they’re not chasing after us…
Image The fault line is a cliff so steep that even GAIL won’t go near it. It should help buy us some time.
Image At times like this, the geomagnetic storms around the island come in handy. Radar won’t work there either.
Image Why didn’t we stay and fight!? Running away like that just isn’t manly!
Image I’m not a man though!
Image Since the enemy had the advantage, it would be dangerous to keep fighting.
Image After all, the reason this battle happened was because our movements were discovered. It’s best to retreat for the moment.
Image So this is to avoid taking any more damage, right? I know that, but…
Image Um… What’s the condition of Galient?
Image The damage is so severe that Chief Mechanic Rody and his team have to conduct an extensive overhaul.
Image I never thought Galient could be hurt like that…
Image Churull.
Image Lord Azuves?
Image You idiot!
Image !
[Azuves smacks Churull]
Image Churull!
Image Oww… What was that for, Lord Azuves?
Image It seems it was your idea to sneak away from the main group. Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused because of your reckless actions?
Image That’s…
Image Jojo was captured by the Mardoul Army, and Hilmuka was abducted by a mysterious UFO. Also Youta, Yuu, and Doris were…
Image They were killed…
Image It’s all our fault…
Image Isn’t that going a bit too far?
Image I know what they did was devastating, but could you tone it down a little?
Image It’s harsh, but they have to be aware of the results of their actions. Right?
Image Uuuuuu… UWAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I’M SO SOOOOOORRRRRYYYYY!
Image Alois. Sara.
Image I’m sorry, bro…
Image Everyone, sorry…
Image No. I’m the one who’s sorry. They’re doing whatever they want to Austral Island and I didn’t even consider your feelings.
Image I’m sorry, everyone… I’ll never do anything on my own ever again…
Image That’s fine. Just know what you did and make sure you don’t do it again, alright?
Image O-okay… But Jojo is…
Image There’s no point in regretting what already happened. What you need is reflection, not regret.
Image Since we don’t know where Hilmuka is, we must at least rescue Jojo.
Image What about Youta and Yuu? You’re saying we should just forget about them?
Image That’s right! They might still be alive somewhere!
Image Didn’t you hear me? What we need is reflection, not regret.
Image What do you mean by that?
Image Tomenik, regarding the swamp… How much different was it between what you saw and the data I gave you?
Image From what I’ve been able to see, it was mostly consistent. It matches up with the intel that us islanders have gathered thus far.
Image I see. Then the worst case scenario hasn’t come to pass.
Image I don’t see what you’re getting at…
Image They’re probably still alive.
Image Huh?
Image What are you talking about, bro? No matter how you look at it, Gorg and Falsaber were…
Image I thought you kids knew everything about the island’s topography.
Image Oh right… So the place where Yuu was attacked was…

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[Austral Island, Horse’s Saddle]
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(Darkened)
Image …u…!
(Darkened)
Image Uggghhhh… Dor…is…?
(Both are back to normal)
Image Oh, thank goodness! You’re awake, Yuu! Uuuuu…
Image We’re still alive? But where are we? Gorg, let us out of here…
Image Don’t open the hatch, Yuu! We’re underwater!
Image Youta!? Thank goodness! Falsaber must also be safe!
Image Apparently, there was an underground river in that swamp. I guess it saved us.
Image But we were carried by the current all the way here.
Image I can’t see the surface… It seems we’re deep underwater…
Image I wonder if this is the Horse’s Saddle that my brother kept talking about.
Image Here?
Image It’s so deep, it must be!
Image So what should we do? Won’t it be difficult for Falsaber and Gorg to get back up?
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[Punch]
Image What!? What the heck!?
Image There’s an opening in the floor?
Image Look! I see a light at the end!
Image It’s a tunnel! There’s a cave on the other side!
Image If we can’t go up, then we must go down.
Image The Horse’s Saddle… What will be waiting for us there?
Image (I wonder if Jojo and everyone else is safe…)

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[???]
Image Hilmuka… I think you look better with that on.
Image I don’t think you should be saying that to a woman you captured by force.
Image …I want you to understand what’s happening, Hilmuka. I don’t want you to go astray. You’re going to be arrested. But before that, you need to tell me everything you’ve done.
Image Aren’t you unable to send ultra-long distance messages? Are you planning to hold a mock inquiry?
Image That won’t be a problem.
Image It’s been a while, Hilmuka.
(???. Phone)
Image How?
Image As a result of my research, I’ve found a way to perform ultra-long distance communications on this island.
Image How… And on this island as well…
Image (Oh, I see… This is Austral we’re talking about… The place that sent BX to Earst!)
Image Now, let’s begin the interrogation, class B3 investigator Hilmuka.

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[???]
Image What the heck is this place?
Image This place is below the river, but there’s not a drop of water from the hole…
Image Amazing! It’s like something is keeping the water from falling.
Image This isn’t a GAIL facility… The only thing that would have technology like that would be…
Image Alien ruins…
Image Huh?
Image This is it… It has to be. This is the secret of Austral Island that everyone’s been looking for. Oh, Tom would be overjoyed if he were here right now.
Image So these are alien ruins…
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Image What’s up, Gorg?
[Heavy metal footsteps]
Image Something’s approaching!
Image What is that!?
Image It can’t be…an alien!?
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(???. Darkened)
Image Impossible… It can’t be…
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Image G-Gorg?
Image G-Gorg?
(At the same time)

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[???]
Image (I was created as a warrior of Destrook, and I have fought for them this whole time… Not only against Falsaber, but against other living beings…)
Image This is an order, Bruvictor. Proceed to Austral Island.
Image Lady… Divoti…
Image Mardoul has approached us through the Zeon Clan with an offer of cooperation. I want to use your power.
Image (My power… That can only mean…)
Image Understood, Lady Divoti. I’ll be off immediately.
Image As you’re probably aware, Falsaber is also on that island. You know what I’m getting at, right?
Image I swear on the body you created, and on my pride as the Guardian of Destrook, that I will kill him. For the sake of restoring the world to the way it should be…
[Bruvictor teleports away]
Image He’s gone…
Image Yes. To his final battle with Falsaber…
Image The final battle, huh…
Image Yes. Today, the Dimensional Guardian who stands in our way will be defeated on that island.
Image Show me, Bruvictor… Show me your pride.

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Image Austral Island… The place where we first met. The place where it all began… I will end it all there… Just you wait, Falsaber…

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Squad time. The only forced deployment is Jojo. Remember that Falsaber and Gorg are MIA, so you can’t upgrade them. 16 deployment slots, which for me are Lockon/Michael, ChoRyujin/Luca, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Knight/Zeta, Banagher/Sayaka, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, Kio/Seric, Allelujah/Ozma, Setsuna/Obright, Alto/Klan, Shou/Marvel, Guy/Nie, and Akito/Akatsuki. The tactician is Azuves. Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Last time, Gorg and Falsaber went missing, Jojo was captured, and Hilmuka was abducted. Get ready for another long one.

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[???]
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(???)
Image Yuu, is that another Gorg!?
Image No… That’s not Gorg!
Image Do Not Be Afraid. You Are Safe.
(???. Darkened)
(TL Note: He talks mostly in katakana instead of normal Japanese.)
Image What was that voice just now!?
Image Who Are You?
(No longer darkened)
Image Kyaa!
Image Is that the pilot of that Gorg-like robot!?
Image He doesn’t look like an Earthling… And he’s not a Zentradi either…
Image He’s kinda…scary…
Image He kinda looks like the man who was inside Gorg…
Image Do You Know Zenon!?
Image Zenon? Was that the name of the guy who was inside Gorg?
Image Hey, Yuu… Do you understand what he’s saying?
Image Huh?
Image Is he saying words? It doesn’t sound like Japanese.
Image It’s not Japanese. It’s not any language I’ve ever heard before.
Image You guys don’t understand what he’s saying?
Image I don’t know why, but it seems only Yuu can understand what he’s saying.
Image Only I can understand him…
Image Please Tell Me, What Happened To Zenon?
Image Right… So if that guy was Zenon… I saw him inside Gorg’s chest, but he’s…
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Image Gorg?
Image I See… So Zenon Is… Thank You. Zenon Must Have Guided You Here.
Image Um… Who are you?
Image Manon.
(Manon. Giant Gorg. CV: Tomohiro Tsuboi) (I cannot find any information on his original VA, Mitsuo Gunji)
Image He says his name is Manon.
Image What Is Your Name?
Image I’m Yuu. This is Doris.
Image N-nice to meet you.
Image I’m Yuki and this fella’s Youta. The robot is Falsaber.
Image Does he even understand what we’re saying?
Image Fal…saber…
Image Maybe… It seems like he might…
Image Yuu.
[Manon sticks out his hand]
Image Huh!?
Image Maybe he wants to shake hands?
Image A handshake… Right… That’s what he wants. Um… Nice to meet you…
Image Yeah…
Image (This guy’s hand is…)
Image Come With Me. I Want To Converse With You.
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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image I can’t believe they managed to drive back BX…
Image Hehe… That’s right. They easily defeated someone you can’t. That’s not a good look for you. Even if you say you want to live life the way you want, you’re nothing more than a spoiled rich brat.
Image Like you’re one to talk, Lady.
Image They’re on the verge of uncovering this island’s secrets, but are doing it in your name. Don't you feel flattered?
Image Does it look like I am!?
Image I’m not sure what I see.
Image !
Image At least, that’s how it was back then. That’s how you once tricked me.
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Image You’ve changed, haven’t you?
Image You’ve also changed.
Image Can’t we be like how we were before? Just the two of us?
Image …That’s no longer possible.
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Image I don’t care about GAIL’s fortunes. But this island is different. I’ve grown to like it.
Image You like this gig!?
Image It’s not the gig, but the island itself. I feel like it’s made just for me. The island, its secrets… Everything!
Image You…
Image I didn’t think I’d feel this way. At least, not until I got here. So I want to reveal everything about this island with my own hands. I won’t let anyone get in my way.
Image …Can I tell you one of this island’s secrets that you’re not aware of?
Image What?
Image Will you make a deal with me? How about we trade the information I have for this entire compound?
Image What could you ever say that would be worth something like that?
Image And then, once the deal is finalized, how about we team up like the old days, Rod Balboa?
Image I told you. I want to reveal everything with my own hands. You’d be better off sucking up to those old men and space terrorists.
Image …Then that’s that. Feel free to let outsiders ravage your island to your heart’s content. They’ll dig up all of your precious secrets before you.
[Lady Lynx leaves]
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[Beeping]
Image Chief, Colonel O’Donnell has arrived on the island.
(Phone)
Image I see. Then let’s get started on the preparations right away.
Image Will it go as planned?
Image There’s nothing to worry about. It seems the other side has prepared a few sparks that might cause a major fire…
Image (I’ll show everyone who the master of this island really is!)

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[GAIL Town, A Room]
Image Your Majesty, I’ve brought Jojo.
Image This is the first time we’ve met in person. I am Mardoul, the King of Conquerors.
Image Mardoul…
Image Resistance is futile, Jojo. Your life is now in His Majesty’s hands. It’s a shame. I wanted to destroy you and Galient myself.
Image You just sound salty after having your butt kicked every time we fought.
Image What was that?
Image Mardoul, I have no intention of losing to you. As long as I live, I will keep fighting until my last breath!
Image (Even though he’s held captive by the enemy, the fighting spirit in his eyes hasn’t diminished at all. What a lad…)
Image I like your indomitable spirit. There are few men among my subordinates who are as strong as you.
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Image What are you getting at!?
Image Even after you left Earst and were thrown out into the vastness of space, your hatred towards me continues to burn. If you’d like, I’ll let you rule Earst after I’ve conquered it.
Image What!?
Image Your Majesty!?
Image Jojo. Join me.
Image Why would anyone want to join you!?
Image What if I promised that you’d be able to meet your mother?
Image !?
Image Didn’t Hy tell you that I possess your mother?
Image (Jojo’s mother is being held captive by Mardoul?)
Image Is she really with you?
Image If you join me, I’ll take you to her when we return to Earst. And then you’ll share a warm embrace in your new domain.
Image Your Majesty, Jojo is part of White Valley! He’s more or less the symbol of the rebel army! Just what…
Image What I require from my subjects is unwavering strength and will. I am not concerned with their origins or histories. You can see he’s similar to my former enemy, Slarzen.
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Image What do you say, Jojo?
Image I…
Image I will never join you!
Image How could you…
Image (Oh?)
Image Hmm. So you won’t switch sides so easily even though you miss your mother? But this is what I’m talking about. Slarzen, take Jojo to his cell.
Image Sir.
Image Jojo, take some time to think about it. Think very calmly…
Image My decision won’t change.
[Don Slarzen leads Jojo away]
Image Your Majesty, why did you offer that to Jojo?
Image Did I promise the rule of Earst to you or something?
Image It’s almost like you were planning on making Jojo your successor! Maybe I’m being conceited but… I was hoping the reason why you took an interest in me was so that I would eventually…
Image You of all people can’t understand? No. Maybe it was impossible after all…
Image Your Majesty?
Image I should probably tell you something before your loyalty to me changes… The truth about me…
Image Your Majesty’s…truth…

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[???]
Image …Furthermore, all of the acts of excessive interference previously described have been thoroughly investigated by the Inspection Bureau’s Special Surveillance Team.
(???. Phone)
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Image Now, regarding contact with the planet’s natives…
Image Please stop this!
Image Hilmuka!
Image The defendant will be silent.
(???. Phone)
Image We don’t have time for this! Mardoul is after the super energy being hidden on Austral Island! And that’s not all! If he discovers the true secret of the island, he’ll gain even greater power!
Image Hilmuka, you’re mistaken. What we’re currently discussing is your excessive interference. We will not discuss anything off topic.
(???. Phone)
Image You don’t… You don’t know anything! I know what’s going on here well enough! I’ll stop Mardoul even if I have to do it myself! I don’t care what crimes I commit in doing so!
Image You will correct yourself now, Hilmuka! This is breaking every non-interference directive we have regarding other civilizations!
[Hilmuka punches Uoozben]
Image Guh…
[Uoozben collapses]
Image I won’t waste any more time, Uoozben.
[She runs off]
Image This is an act equivalent to insulting the Inquiry Board! Arrest class B3 investigator Hilmuka immediately!
Image Hil…muka…

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[Austral Underground Ruins, Hangar]
Image A-aren’t those…
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(???)
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Image M-more Gorgs?
Image There’s so many of them…
Image But they show no signs of moving…
Image Maybe they’re sleeping? Gorg also tends to fall asleep when he gets tired.
Image Yes. The Guardians Are Currently Asleep.
Image Guardians… You mean these Gorg-like robots?
Image Right Now, The Only Guardians That Are Awake Are Mine And Zenon’s. My Guardian Woke Me Up.
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[Heavy footsteps]
Image Gorg!? Where are you going!?
Image Zenon’s Guardian. Go To Sleep.
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(Both Guardians walk off)
Image He went off with that purple Gorg…
Image Yeah… He did…
Image (Gorg heard what Manon said. Gorg belongs to these people…)
Image This Way…
[Manon goes through a doorway]
Image It seems only humans can go past this point. I’ll wait here.
Image Huh? Falsaber, you can’t join us?
Image It’s fine. He can talk through my stone.
Image I guess… Hey, Yuu… Is it really okay for us to go along with this Manon alien?
Image It’ll be fine.
Image I trust your judgement. Is there something about this guy that makes you trust him?
Image Yes.
Image (Because the warmth of Manon’s hands was just like a human’s…)

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[Austral Underground Ruins, Manon’s Room]
Image This room is quite small compared to the others.
Image Sit down.
(TL Note: Manon is talking normally now.)
Image Huh?
Image Oh, he’s telling us to sit down.
Image No, that’s not it. We understand what he’s saying now.
Image Why? Until just now, only I could understand him…
Image I’ve enabled language translation in this room.
Image Amazing! So these ruins can do that sort of thing. What else can it do?
Image Just a moment. I want to let Zenon, my younger brother, rest.
Image Oh… I’m sorry.
Image Don’t worry about it.
Image …Manon, how…or rather, why did Zenon die? He was inside Gorg…
Image Zenon never returned here.
Image You mean if he was here, he’d still be alive like you?
Image Correct.
Image But that Zenon guy… It seemed like a really long amount of time had passed since he became a corpse. Manon… How are you still alive?
Image I was sleeping.
Image Sleeping?
Image Perhaps it’s some kind of cryogenic sleep device that puts your body into suspended animation? You probably have a bunch of friends there too.
Image He has friends?
Image Gorg was owned by a man named Zenon. And if we assume the purple Gorg is Manon’s Guardian, the answer becomes self-evident.
Image I see… So every Guardian in that hall has their own partner.
Image You’re correct. Those Guardians are sleeping, but always protecting us.
Image There’s a lot of aliens here…
Image Manon, where did you come from? When did you come to Earth?
Image From a galaxy far, far away… Thousands, no, tens of thousands of years ago…
Image You’ve been here all this time… Dr. Wave would be thrilled beyond words to see the technology here.
Image Now, I have some questions for you.
Image Shoot.
Image Why did you come here?
Image Gorg brought us here.
Image Why?
Image I don’t know. When I first came to this island, Gorg helped me. We’ve been together ever since.
Image And when we came back to the island, Gorg started walking off on his own, leading us here.
Image (Why? Why would a Guardian choose an Earthling child? And why was it that only this Yuu boy could understand me earlier?)
Image Manon?
Image (I wonder if Zenon brought these kids here so I could meet them…)
Image Manon, I have a question for you as well.
Image What is it?
Image I have a suspicion why Gorg led us here. Is the super power from Jupiter, which we call Jupiter X, here?
Image Jupiter X, you say… I don’t know if it’s what you’re talking about, but there is a unique energy present here.
Image I knew it!
Image Would you please give us this energy? There are bad people after it.
Image …Can I hear your story first?

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image So it’s likely Youta, Yuu, and the others are still alive somewhere underground?
Image Yeah. The Captains are currently discussing the search for Jupiter X and rescuing Jojo though.
Image I hope Yuki is doing alright…
Image Based on what Tomenik said, I think they’ll be fine…
Image Plus, they have Falsaber and Gorg with them. There’s nothing to worry about.
Image The main issue is Jojo being abducted by the Mardoul Army…
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Image Hey! They took Jojo so that he could meet Mardoul, right? They won’t kill him so easily! Don’t worry. I’m sure he’ll be fine!
Image It feels strange to be encouraged by a thief though…
Image Thank you regardless, Window.
Image Anyways, we need to fix Galient so that it’ll be ready whenever Jojo returns.
Image I came all the way here to help, but it seems worse off than I imagined… How should we go about fixing it?
Image I have some thoughts about that. What do you think about this?
Image Is this…a Galient upgrade plan!?
Image Amazing… The basic structure of each Armored Soldier is unique, but the details in this plan are perfect.
Image Aisha, did you design this?
Image For a beautiful genius like me, this sort of thing was easy as pie! …Or so I would like to say, but I actually got this data from Hilmuka before the previous battle. Right before she was abducted by that UFO.
Image It was Hilmuka!?
Image You idiot… You sent us something like this the moment things started to go wrong…
Image Hilmuka…
Image (What was I doing? I was jealous of Hilmuka for no reason and it put Jojo in danger… By comparison, Hilmuka prepared this…)
Image We’ve already finished repairing all the other mechs. Let’s get started on this right away.
Image But it’s going to be a massive project…
Image I’m fired up! I haven’t felt like this since I was building the YF-30!
Image A complete overhaul instead of a basic repair, eh? This sort of thing is why I became a mechanic in the first place! We’ll need all the help we can get! Let’s get this done today!
Image Hey, let me help too!
Image Churull!?
Image Oi, Churull, stop it. You should leave this kind of thing to the pros.
Image I know that! But even so… I still want to help!
Image Churull…
Image …Let us help too!
Image We’ll do anything, even if it’s just handing you a wrench!
Image Even you two!?
Image I don’t think helping will make up for everything we’ve done, but…
Image Well, there’s no helping it.
Image Then…
Image Churull will help me, Sara will help Aisha, and Alois will help Uribatake!
Image You said you’d do anything. I hope you really meant it!
Image Yeah! Just leave it to us!
Image Let’s do it, Churull!
Image Yeah!
Image (Jojo will come back to us. That’s why we’re fixing up Galient for you, Jojo!)

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[GAIL Town, Temporary Detention Center]
Image Sorry ‘bout this, but just hold on for a bit longer.
Image I know.
Image Do you want me to help you escape? You already know I’m a spy.
Image If you do something like that, your life will be in danger. I can’t do that to you. I can get through this on my own.
Image …I have a question though. Why did you turn down Mardoul’s invitation? It must have been a little appealing.
Image I don’t want to do anything shameless.
Image Shameless?
Image Yuu… Koji… Shou… As well as Mamoru, Guy, and Youta… I’ve seen all kinds of parent-child relationships on this planet. I want to know what kind of relationship I can have with my mom.
Image Then why refuse him? Surely he’d give you the best chance to find out?
Image Letting go of my pride would be a betrayal not only to my mom, but to everyone who’s raised me.
Image !
Image For my mom who gave birth to me, and for my grandfather who raised me, I can never throw away my pride. Because as Galient’s pilot, I am the man who must become a light that illuminates the future!
Super Robot Wars BX - The Galient World
Image A light that illuminates the future, huh… Follow me, Jojo. I will take you to Azuves.
Image But if you do that, you’ll…
Image I’m saying I like you, boy. I’ll protect you even if it means giving up my life. Or would you rather not entrust your life to an old man you’ve just met?
Image No, I trust you. Gramps does too. I’m not so naive that I wouldn’t trust anyone who said they would risk their life for me.
Image (I knew it… This boy has the same eyes as him.)
Image Are you planning to let Jojo escape, General Slarzen?
Image It’s Ranvel!
Image Were you watching me?
Image Lord Lordan has always been suspicious of you.
Image I don’t blame him for thinking that.
[Don Slarzen draws his sword]
Image But I have no intention of remaining silent. I don’t care how strong you are!
Image …Just go.
Image You’re just going to let us go!?
Image Jojo… I want to settle things with you on the battlefield.
Image Ranvel…
Image I’ll return the favor on the battlefield, Ranvel. Let’s go, Jojo!
Image Yeah!

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[Gran Garan, Bridge]
Image Jojo is escaping!?
Image We overheard it on the GAIL radio onboard the Carrier Beagle. But we’d better hurry. It seems they’re being pursued.
(Phone)
Image Where to?
Image Above the Horse’s Saddle.
(Phone)
Image Jupiter X… The missing Youta and Yuu… It seems we’re all gathering in the same place by chance…
Image But it’s possible that this is a trap…
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[The door opens]
Image Why are you hesitating? This isn’t killing two birds with one stone, but three.
Image Hilmuka, you’re alright!
Image I couldn’t just stay put and keep being held by those assholes… Ugh…
Image Hilumka, are you hurt!?
(Phone)
Image This wound is nothing. More importantly, how goes the Galient upgrade plan that I sent you?
Image R-right… The maintenance team says they’ll be done momentarily…
(Phone)
Image Heh. Very good. Galient and Jojo… If either one of them is missing, then Earst has no savior.
Image Hilmuka, do you by chance know about Jojo’s secret?
Image Jojo’s secret? What is it?
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Image It’s time to tell the truth, Azuves. The people here will accept everything about Jojo. You know that, right?
Image Yes… You’re right…
Image Sir Azuves, who is Jojo?
Image …Everyone, please save Jojo! Because Jojo is…

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Chapter 24: Blue Giant God and Red Giant God

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Image Ooka! Fran!
Image Oh no! We’re completely surrounded.
(TL Note: Don Slarzen is in the unique Armored Soldier, while Jojo is in the one to his north-east)
Image How disappointing. Your rebellion ended as soon as it began, Don Slarzen.
Image Tod Guinness… You were the first one to follow me. Could it be that you were…
Image I told you I was suspicious. Thank you, Slarzen, for giving me an easy achievement.
Image For your own sake, you targeted me… You’re quite the shrewd foe. But the gods of Ilastant haven’t abandoned us yet.

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Image What!?

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Select your tactician (Azuves), battleships (Diva, Quarter, Ptolemy), and the squads. Make sure you bring along Shou and Banagher. Everyone spawns south-east of Jojo and Slarzen.

Image Heh. Looks like we made it in time.
Image Everyone!
Image We’ve broken the enemy’s encirclement! Come and join us!
Image Many thanks!

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Image Tch. I was so close! They have the worst timing!
Image I’m so glad you’re safe, Jojo!
Image I’m sorry for worrying you, Churull. But as you can see, I’m still alive.
Image Slarzen, I would like to thank you for saving Jojo. About our reunion…
Image We can talk about that later, right? It seems they won’t give us a chance for us to catch our breath.

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Image Sir Tod, we will assist you in pursuing the deserter.
Image I have no intention of rejecting your troops, but make sure I get all the credit for this one, alien knight.
Image It’s all yours…
Image (What the hell do achievements mean to me now…)
Image Ranvel and Hy Shaltat are here too!

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Image Jojo, here’s a present for you!
Image Hilmuka!? Why are you here!?
Image Oh, don’t worry about that! Let’s switch mechs!
Image This is Galient… You fixed it for me!

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Image Yo, you ready, Jojo!? We didn’t just fix it! Look closely with open eyes!

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Image Galient…
Image …Combined?
Image This is…
Image I’ve modified it based on Hilmuka’s blueprints. I call it “Assault Galient”!
Image In addition to increased firepower, we’ve added a flight mode and a leg separation mechanism!
Image “ASSAULT” isn’t just a name. Show everyone what Galient’s got!
Image You can thank me later. Churull, Alois, and Sara helped with the modifications.
Image Churull…
Image Now, Window, please help Jojo out.
Image Of course, but what will you do?
Image I’ve already decided! I’ll use this Promakis to provide support!
Image Hilmuka is going to fight even though she’s injured. How reckless…
Image The rest of the Promakis will support me! I’ll order you when necessary!

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Image Now, prepare yourself, Mardoul Army! I will show you the power of the reborn Galient!
Image (Even though he was just captured, Jojo is now fighting like this… Perhaps this is divine intervention…)
Image First, we must repel the enemy’s pursuit! All units, begin the battle!

We got some goodies and a baddy.

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[Assault Galient]
Galient is back and better than ever. Now featuring more powerful stats, attacks, and even having some nice long ranged options. Also Red Window is here as a subpilot, bringing more utility in support-orientated Spirits. Assault Galient is ready for the endgame, and we’re not even at the halfway point in the game yet.

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[Skurtz]
Don Slarzen and his subordinate, Simon, join with his unique mech. It’s decent in close combat, but the main selling point of deploying this thing is Don himself. He’s one of the few characters with the all important Tailwind spirit, which grants Accel to an ally unit.

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[Promakis Vi]
First seen in that DLC chapter, Hilmuka has joined the fight. This mech is hot ass. Its attacks are weak and its only post-move attack can’t hit flying enemies without a pair bonus. Its stats are really weak, since it’s a support mech. Its only saving feature is that Hilmuka has decent Spirits and the mech has a repair module.

Defeat all enemies. I shouldn’t have to tell you how to fight at this point.

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In terms of bosses, right now we’ve got Hy, Ranvel, and Tod. We’ve fought two of them before, so you should know how to fight them. Ranvel only has close range melee attacks, so try to outrange him.

What’s important to note are several secrets.

SECRET ALERT
Loni Mandatory #B2
Have Banagher defeat at least 2 enemies on this map (only if you took the Japan route in the last route split).

Hy Optional #5
Have Jojo attack Hy.

Tod Mandatory #2 and Optional #2 and #3
Have Shou attack Tod.
Have Don Slarzen attack Tod.
Have Shou defeat Tod.

Uoozben Mandatory #1
Have Hilmuka get a kill count of at least 70 by Chapter 45.


Just going down the list, it should be easy to set up two kills for Banagher. I don’t know why it has to be in this specific stage, but that’s what the game wants. Getting Jojo to attack Hy, and both Shou and Don to attack Tod should not pose any sort of trouble. Same with having Shou defeat Tod. The real issue comes from getting Hilmuka 70 kills in about 21 chapters. Her mech sucks. Not only will you still be getting kills set up for the AGE characters, but now you’ll have to feed Hilmuka kills too. You’ll have plenty of time though, since the AGE kill count cutoff is a few stages before this one.

Just as a note, Slarzen has a pre-battle dialog against anyone that takes priority. Make sure you get lines with him and Tod to satisfy the secret.

Image Assault… Both its power and energy are on a completely different level to the previous Galient!
Image I’ll pilot the legs! Don’t say you’re worried about a thief piloting an Armored Soldier! A thief has to be clever to get by!
Image I may feel a bit uneasy about those words, but Window, I’m counting on you. Churull, Hilmuka, Sara, Alois…and everyone in BX… With this Assault Galient, I’ll fight to the end!

Image There’s something in that boy’s eyes that moves me! I’ll bet on you, Jojo! I’ll gladly offer you my power to help defeat Mardoul!

Image Uoozben may hate me, but that’s the kind of woman I am. I might not be used to piloting Armored Soldiers, but I’ll do anything to stop Mardoul!

Now for the boss dialogs. I want to get them out of the way first. First up is Tod.

Image You have my thanks, Slarzen! Thanks to you, I can make more of a name for myself!
Image You’re still young, Tod Guinness! If you focus on getting praise, you’ll never defeat me! Come at me with proper conviction!

Image Shot and Mardoul are trying to misuse Jupiter X! It’ll cause even more chaos on Earth!
Image If Jupiter X is that powerful, then everyone will stop opposing us! Then there’ll be no more wars!
Image What you’re saying may sound nice, but in the end, you just want to be praised!
Image A lot of people will die, Tod! Your hometown is no exception! Don’t think you’re special!

And now, Hy.

Image Even if I defeat Jojo, what good will it do… Argh!
Image I can’t sense any of the usual spirit in Hy Shaltat’s movements…
Image Who cares about that! We’ll just use this to our advantage! Let’s finish him off!

And finally, Ranvel.

Image Is that the Armored Soldier that defeated Galient!? Will we make it through this!?
Image He’s strong. I can’t say for sure. But I can’t lose! Ranvel, I will win this time!
Image A fight to the death… This is what I want, Jojo! Answer me, Zauel!

Image I promised to repay you on the battlefield for letting us go.
Image I’ve always wanted to fight you in earnest. They said that Don Slarzen was the man to beat in the Vorder Kingdom… I challenge you to a duel!
Image I accept your challenge! Let’s have a fair fight, Knight Ranvel!

Image Hey, don’t stay with the Mardoul Army! You saved us before! You’re not a bad guy!
Image That was an act that broke my oath as a warrior. I am a warrior of the Mardoul Army…
Image Aw man…
Image That’s enough. Since he has no intention of talking, we’ll have to deal with him accordingly.

The plot continues when you defeat an enemy.

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[Austral Underground Ruints, Manon’s Room]
[Earthquake]
Image W-what was that!?
Image It looks like something is happening on the surface. Let’s look at the monitor.
[A screen turns on]
Image Jojo!? Everyone!?
Image They’re fighting Mardoul and Shot’s armies!?
Image I see Armored Soldiers from Planet Earst.
Image You know about Earst?
Image I do. But I see now… They’re at war with the Earthlings…
Image Manon…?
Image (Why does he look so sad…)
Image Are they the ones targeting Jupiter X, as you mentioned?
Image That’s right. So could you please give Jupiter X to us?
Image I cannot.
Image Why’s that, Manon?
Image That energy is something we nor the people of Earth can handle. It’s an energy of destruction. We sealed it away when we found it 30,000 years ago.
Image We will never use Jupiter X! I promise you that!
Image How can you guarantee that promise? Even if you protect it, can you be sure that the people who give you orders won’t use it?
Image Um… That’s…
Image B-but if Jupiter X is here, someday someone will find it.
Image That’s right! It’s not just Mardoul and Shot, but GAIL are also looking for it!
Image This fighting tips the scales that have been swinging inside me for so many years.
Image Which side is it leaning towards now?
Image Suppressing you natives by force.
Image You mean you want to conquer us!? You can’t be serious!
Image Manon, please don’t resort to such extremes.
Image It’s true that we're fighting the Mardoul Army, but that doesn’t mean Earthlings have been fighting every alien we encounter.
Image That’s right! We’ve made peace with the Zentradi!
Image Also Jojo’s fighting with us, and he’s from Earst!
Image What you say may be true. But between coexistence and conflict, if there’s even the slightest inclination towards conflict, I will act based on that inclination. I must protect the lives of every one of my comrades who lay sleeping in this place.
Image M-Manon…

And then back to the battle.

The plot won’t continue until all enemies are defeated. Just as a heads up, I would not recommend defeating Ranvel last. We’ll get to that shortly.

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Image What a mess! This is all your fault, Zama!
Image Hahaha! So much for your accolades, Tod Guinness!
Image Don’t worry, I’ll get your heads someday. Both yours and Shou’s!
[Tod retreats]
Image Tod… So that’s why you fight…

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Image Geh. Is the hesitation in my heart dulling my sword? But right now I’m overwhelmed… Your Majesty, why…
[Hy retreats]
Image Did you notice it, Jojo?
Image Yeah. There was something different about Hy Shaltat today.
Image (What made you so weak, Hy Shaltat?)

An event occurs when Ranvel is defeated.

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Image Not yet… My sword…hasn’t broken yet…

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Image Jojo… I challenge you to a duel once more!
Image A duel…
Image Don’t do it, Jojo! He’s bound to do something cowardly again!
Image No… He’s not the guy to do something like that.
Image Huh?
Image You’re going to fight until the end, aren’t you, Ranvel?
Image Yes… But not for Lordan’s sake.
Image So you want to settle this like a true warrior… But your opponent is a child!
Image Age is not an issue. I learned this from the last time we fought.
Super Robot Wars BX - Brave Fight Galient
Image He is clearly the strongest Panzer Blade!
Image Ranvel… Alright. I, Jojo, accept your challenge to another duel!
Image Everyone, don’t interfere! This is a Panzer Blade battle! A duel between wielders of the sword!
Image JOJO! YOU BETTER WIIIIIIN!
Image Thank you, Jojo!
Image OOOOOOOOOO!

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Image Gah…
Image The duel is over, Knight Ranvel.
Image I admit my defeat… Well done…Jojo…
Image Same to you.
Image Ranvel, you’ll face punishment after the battle is over. Got it?
Image I have no intention of slinking away like a loser… I will surrender myself to you.
[Ranvel and the Zaurel leave the battlefield]

Now, Jojo is injured and, depending on how you moved your army, could be very exposed. That would be a problem when the plot advances. Make sure you throw a repair unit or a Trust his way.

The plot advances when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Did we drive them all away?
Image Phew… Thanks for your help, everyone. If you didn’t notice we were escaping, Slarzen and I might not have made it.
Image No thanks needed. There’s a reason why we knew what you were doing.
Image You mean Slarzen didn’t tell you?
Image No. This island prevents my Skurtz from communicating with anyone.
Image Then how…
Image Enough chatter. Looks like we’ve got guests.

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Image I can’t believe it… Ignoring Hy Shaltat, I can’t believe Ranvel was defeated…
Image That unit is composed of technology from a variety of different species and cultures. Just because we managed to win in the last battle doesn’t mean they’re an opponent we can let our guard down against.
Image That’s Shot’s personal battleship… Is he finally fighting on the front lines?
Image But would they send out that many troops to pursue prisoners and traitors?
Image (The pursuit force is unusually large… If their target isn’t Jojo, then… Oh, I get it now!)
Image Mardoul, no matter how many soldiers you have, I will never surrender to you!
Image Heh. That fighting spirit is burning even brighter on the battlefield. Is it because of the fearlessness of youth? Or perhaps… Regardless, I didn’t lead my army here just to recapture you and that traitor.
Image What?

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Image Bruvictor!?
Image We need to stop him! Mardoul already has…
Image That’s right! We already have the very thing you were looking for!
(TL Note: She’s in that normal looking plane from earlier)
Image Manifest… This infinite energy!

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Image What’s that ball of light!?
Image The power of the wooded planet… A horrible monster spreading destruction…
Image That’s the power of the wooded planet!? So then that’s…
Image The super energy, Jupiter X…
Image (There’s no doubt about it… This is what gave us power back then…)
Image Well done, Bruvictor. Please, give that power to me.
Image …I have no intention of handing this power over to you.
Image Oh? Then what are you going to do?
Image I’ve already decided. I will use this power here to…
Image Guh!?
Image Something’s wrong with Bruvictor!
Image Ugh… This power… This power right here…
[Bruvictor turns from hostile red to neutral yellow]
Image I will defeat Falsaber with this power…

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Image This is… Every value we’re reading far exceeds any previous data!
Image There’s no doubt about it! He’s absorbed the power of Jupiter X!
Image Are you serious!?
Image My mission is to bury you… Come out, Falsaber!

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Image Ugh… He’s even attacking Mardoul and Shot’s army!?
Image He’s squandering Jupiter X! What are your orders, Your Majesty!?
Image What’s the rush, Zaba? Jupiter X exists right in front of us. The only path we have is to seize it, right?
Image From the start, he was just a pawn to help obtain Jupiter X. We expected this to happen.
Image The enemy is both Destrook and BX! Seize Jupiter X for me!

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Image The combined Mardoul and Shot Army is trying to take Jupiter X from Bruvictor!
Image We can’t let all that energy fall into the enemy’s hands! All units, fight back!

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[Austral Underground Ruins, Manon’s Room]
Image Did that lifeform forcibly take the sealed Jupiter X into itself?
Image If this keeps up, everyone will be in danger. We have to help them!
Image Manon, I will come back after I get Jupiter X! When I do, let’s continue what we were just talking about…
Image There’s no need for that.
Image Huh!?
Image Whatever the reason, the existence of that one energy source is enough to cause so much conflict between different civilizations. When different civilizations meet, this is the inevitable outcome.
Image I figured we couldn’t change his mind…
Image This was an unfortunate encounter.
Image Not at all!
Image Yuu!?
Image It’s true that there are people like GAIL and Mardoul who don’t care about anything other than conquest and wreaking havoc on the island. But not all humans are like that. Even if he had that super energy right in front of us, my dad… He…
Image Yuu…
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Image …Manon. The point is, we just need to prove that we won’t use Jupiter X for fighting, right?
Image How do you intend to prove that?
Image With our hands…we will destroy Jupiter X!
Image So you intend to eliminate the root of this conflict?
Image That’s impossible! Bruvictor has gotten stronger thanks to Jupiter X! You haven’t even been able to beat him once before!
Image I can do it… No, we have to do it. Right, Yuu?
Image Yeah. I don’t want our first encounter to end on a sour note. I don’t want to accept that the result of my dad’s research would end in an all-out war between humans and aliens! That’s why… That’s why…
Image Lend me your strength, GOOOOOOOORG!
Image I’ve given the Guardian the command to sleep. He will never wake up again…
[Large metal punching sounds]
Image What was that!?
[Large metal punching sounds. The wall collapses.]
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Image Gorg!?
Image You came! You came for me, Gorg!
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Image Gorg… I knew it, you’re…
Image (It ignored my orders and followed his? That’s impossible…)
Image Manon, we’re going. Feel free to try and stop us.
Image But we don’t want to fight you. I want to walk together with you and your friends. Please understand that.
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Image Let’s go, everyone!
Image Yeah!
[They leave]
Image (The maintenance data shows no abnormalities with the Guardian. Why did it accept that Earthling child?)
Image Why did it come back here…
Image Isn’t it because Zenon guided him, as you said?
(???. Darkened)
Image It’s you…
Image Destroying Jupiter X won’t solve the problem at its root. But before you make your decision, could you please wait until you see the consequences of those children’s actions?

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Image Uwaaaaa! Lady…
Image Tch. That guys’ making a mess of things! This isn’t funny!

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Image Hehehe… With our arrival, this island is now filled with conflict. It’s a microcosm of the situation as a whole.
Image Where are you…Falsaber… I will settle things…with you here…

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Image I’m right here, Bruvictor!
Image Fal…saber…!
Image Youta! You guys were safe after all!
Image Everyone, stop Bruvictor! We’ll destroy the Jupiter X inside of him!
Image Destroy Jupiter X!? What’s all this hubbub about!?
Image We don’t have time to explain! Everyone, please help us out!
Image Heh. Working together or not, I was gonna kick his ass anyway! After that, you can boil or grill it or whatever!
Image It seems you know things we don’t, so let’s follow Youta’s instructions!
Image Thank you, Yurika!


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Image And that’s the current situation, Chief.
Image Jupiter X… I see, so that’s one of the island’s secrets that Lady was talking about…
(Phone)
Image (There’s no way I can take advantage of this situation. I’m rooting for your success, Messenger of God…)
Image Watch us, Manon… We will keep our promise! Let’s do it, Gorg!
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Youta and Yuu are back, but so is Bruvictor. To the north-east, there’s Bruvictor and quite a few Destrook grunts. To the south-west is Shot’s Spriggan, as well as Muisey and Zaba. The only objective is to destroy Bruvictor, but we can’t let all that money and EXP go to waste, now can we?

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Bruvictor has a whopping 300 will. You’ll need to make sure you fight him with defensive spirits active. If he hits without one being active, it will be devastating.

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Muisey and Zaba are nothing to write home about. Just showing them here since they are minibosses.

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Shot’s Spriggan retreats at 70% HP (49,420), so good luck trying to destroy it. It’s not required for a secret at least. Speaking of secrets.

SECERT ALERT
Manon Mandatory #2
Have Gorg attack Bruvictor


Easy enough to get. Let’s get into the boss dialogs!

First up is Shot Weapon. Note that Mardoul is inside of Shot’s ship.

Image You abandoned your mother, who I possess, out of your own greed. You’re a pathetic little boy.
Image No matter what means you use, I won’t be an accomplice to your evil! I’ll capture you and find out where she is!
Image Is that your answer, Jojo? Very well! I won’t use any tricks when fighting you! Come at me without hesitation!

Image Are you betraying me, Slarzen? Even though you were once an enemy General, I had high hopes for you.
Image No matter how much you value me, you’re not my King, Mardoul! The only one I serve is the late King Vorder! I’ll avenge his death!

Image You’re really getting in our way, Shou Zama. Not satisfied with stealing a Dunbine, you’re going to steal Jupiter X too? I thought you were an Aura Battler of honor.
Image You’re the one making me do this! You only think about using Jupiter X for conflict!
Image What you’re doing is a nuisance! Stop pretending to be an engineer!

And when he retreats…
Image Lord Shot, my forces are going to retreat. No matter how proud you are of your ship, it won’t last at this rate.
Image There’s no need for that, Lord Lordan. We’re going to leave this island.
Image The idiocy! Are you planning to withdraw when Jupiter X is right in front of us!?
Image The situation has changed. Look again, Lordan.
Image That’s…
Image That guy… You better not let yourself be killed. I’d like to face you again someday.
Image All units, return to the Spriggan! We are withdrawing from Austral!
[The Spriggan and any remaining non-Destrook enemies retreat]
Image Mardoul and Shot’s troops just left!?
Image Is it a temporary withdrawal? No, they’re planning to leave the island?
Image Did they just give up on Jupiter X!?
Image No matter what their movements are, if there’s only one enemy left for us to fight, then we have the advantage!
Image All units, concentrate your attacks on Bruvictor!

Next up is Muisey. Seems no one cares to talk to Zaba.

Image That’s a white Zwarth! That’s not the Black Knight!?
Image That must be Muisey Por… Should I be happy that it’s not the Black Knight?
Image You’re underestimating me too! Since you’re getting in the way of Lord Shot’s ambitions, I’ll clip your wings, Shou Zama!

Image That’s not your average Aura! I knew you were powerful, Muisey Por!
Image If you didn’t trick Lady Rimul, my brothers wouldn’t have been killed! Nie Given, you will pay!

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Image Dammit. We really needed Jupiter X… We can’t just let some robot have it!
Image It’s alright, Muisey. I still need you by my side.
Image Lord Shot… Roger that. Lord Shot, please be safe.

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Image Ugh… If only I could have achieved success in this battle, then a promotion wouldn’t have been just a dream. But I’ll rise again. One day, I’ll even make Lordan bow at my feet!

And finally, Bruvictor. Everyone has lines with him.

Image We finally meet again, Falsaber. As the Guardian of Destrook, I’ll settle this once and for all!
Image Let’s do it, you two! For the sake of Yuu’s late father!
Image Yeah! And I’m sure Manon is watching our battle too!
Image Bruvictor… We will destroy the Jupiter X that resides within you!

Image Creating Aura Machines, trying to steal Jupiter X… Shot really does nothing but unnecessary things!
Image No matter what Shot and his gang do, they’ll try to get their hands on Jupiter X again! It’s just a matter of time…
Image The power of Aura… It’s nothing more than a light show compared to the power of Jupiter X!

Image Gorg! Let’s work with Youta to destroy Jupiter X! If we can eliminate the source of conflict on this island, I’m sure Manon will change his mind!
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Image Jupiter X is a power I must bring back to Lady Divoti! Don’t get in my way!

Image Even the power left behind by Eldran is no match for me now! Stop getting between me and Falsaber!
Image It’s been like this for a while, but isn’t Bruvictor more obsessed with Falsaber than usual today?
Image If he’s obsessed, then good for him! We’ll weaken him, even if it’s only a little bit!
Image I’m leaving the final blow to you, bro!

Image Bruvictor! That power isn’t something I can let you use as you like!
Image Jupiter X has already transformed into the power for me to defeat Falsaber with. You will not interfere with our fight!
Image Jupiter X is important to me! I will not let you use it for destruction!

Image Curse you, Mardoul! You stole Jupiter X from us… This is what happens when you team up with those evildoers!
Image We, Destrook, have made a pact with the Zeon Tribe. We won’t hand over Jupiter X to any human.
Image I don’t know how much the Assault upgrade can do against this power… But Youta and Yuu seem like they know what they’re doing!

Image Such an immense amount of power! Your body will surely feel some sort of backlash! To go to such lengths just to defeat Falsaber…
Image If you understand that, then get out of my way! All I want is Falsaber! All I want is to fight him!

Image Are you willing to sacrifice your own life to beat Falsaber, Bruvictor!?
Image He is Destrook’s greatest enemy… Destroying him will lead to the ideas Lord Valgeass seeks!

Image The Jupiter X within me is increasing my power beyond its limits. Begone!
Image That power is dangerous! It could destroy more than just us and this island! If you seek destruction, then I’ll…

Image If I leave you alone or let Mardoul or Drake’s armies defeat you, Jupiter X will just be misused! I’ll bet on whatever Youta is planning!
Image I’ve bet my own life on this battle… On my mission…!

Image Too slow… You’re too slow!
Image Maybe it’s because he absorbed Jupiter X, but his speed has increased tremendously! To think he’s doing this because of his obsession with Falsaber. Bruvictor…!

Image After Jojo, we were able to confirm Youta and Yuu are safe too…
Image Use my life as fuel and give me all of your power, Jupiter X!
Image With someone like that here, we can’t enjoy a happy reunion! Let’s put an end to this quickly!

Image Just when they come back, they want to destroy the Jupiter X inside of Bruvictor… Those guys say some crazy things…
Image You too are an obstacle preventing me from fighting Falsaber… Be baptized by the power of Jupiter X!
Image Geez… I’ll put up with your craziness! If you mess this up, I’m putting you through boot camp with the Kurogane Five! Remember that, Youta!

Image I’m going to end Falsaber… Don’t get in my way…
Image Uh huh. We’re going to get in your way alright, so let’s get on with it!
Image I have no intention of letting you get past us! There’s nothing more exciting than fighting someone with unknown powers!

Image Bruvictor was trouble enough in the past, and now with Jupiter X, he’s…
Image You should understand the difference in our abilities. If you’re going to stand in my way, then begone!
Image I’d love to leave, but… I can still do something to help! I can’t just run away!

The map ends when Bruvictor is defeated.

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Image He’s still going… I don’t know if it’s Jupiter X or whatever, but…
Image Jupiter X… Give me your power… The power to defeat Falsaber!

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Image Kyaaaa!

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Image He’s finally getting serious… We may have gotten something outrageous here…
Image Bruvictor’s power keeps rising!
Image Bruvictor has completely merged with Jupiter X now. In other words, he’s activated an invincibility cheat.
Image That means we can’t destroy Jupiter X!
Image Everyone, leave it to me. I can destroy the absorbed Jupiter X!
Image How can you do that!?
Image You see what’s going on here, right!? I want you to tell us how you intend to do it!
Image I believe in Falsaber. You can do it, Falsaber! You can keep your promise with that man!
Image Oh, I will. As long as I have both Youta and Yuki with me.
Image As long as we’re here…
Image You’re just making decisions without consulting us… But it’s fine. I’ll fight alongside you until you complete your mission. That’s my promise to you!
Image I don’t give a shit about logic. If you can stop him, then go for it.
Image You’ve been fighting that guy this whole time. I’ll support you until the end!
Image Go for it, Falsaber!
Image Alright!
Image (I finally realized something after fighting with him after he absorbed Jupiter X… Bruvictor, you’re actually…)

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Image All life on the planet should be ruled by Destrook!
Image And for that reason, Falsaber will be defeated here by Bruvictor!
Image More of them!
Image Gorg!
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Image Eek! Gorg made his way over here!
Image What do you think you’re doing!?
Image We have to keep our promise to Manon. I won’t let you get in our way!

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Image He used the wing of that crashed Harrier!?
Image Gorg’s goddamn insane!
Image Now, Youta!
Image Thank you, Yuu… Gorg…
Super Robot Wars BX - Aerial Spark
Image Let’s go, Bruvictor!
Image I’LL END IT ALL HERE! FAAAALSAAAAAABEEEEERRRRRR!

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Image GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

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Image Haaa… Haaa… Haaa…
Image We won… Bruvictor…
Image Falsaber, isn’t that…

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Image This is Jupiter X… Begone! O light of destruction that gives birth to conflict!
[Falsaber crushes Jupiter X]
Image Jupiter X is gone! We’ve just confirmed it!
Image You guys did it…
Image But how did he get the absorbed Jupiter X?
Image You were saying something similar once before.
Image Huh?
Image By colliding opposing forces, energy can be cancelled out.
Image Right! Matter and antimatter would annihilate each other, but in this case, Falsaber cancelled out Bruvictor’s power!
Image So only the independent energy source, Jupiter X, was remaining and was taken.
Image But that means…
Image Ugh…
Image Bruvictor is…
Image F-finish me off, Falsaber… I lost against you… The loser must perish…
Image I have no intention of fighting you any more, Bruvictor.
Image What…?
Image I finally understand now. You’re not the Guardian of Destrook. You are me. You’re a part of me that I lost a long time ago, right?
Image Bruvictor is actually…
Image Part of Falsaber!?
Image What are you talking about?
Image Come with me, Bruvictor. Even if we’re separated, you can…
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Image Bruvictor!
Image I’ve lost sight of Bruvictor. I believe he flew outside Austral Island.
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Image Falsaber, you…

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Image Yuu…
(Psychic phone)
Image Manon!?

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[Austral Island, Horse’s Saddle]
Image I’ve seen your actions. I’ll need some time to come to a conclusion regarding our relationship.
Image Really!? I hope you reconsider, Manon!
Image Yes.
Image Hey, Yuu, maybe…
Image Yeah! Manon, just think it over! We can do it!
Image So he’s… Alright, I get it now!
Image Manon? Something about reconsidering? What are you talking about?
Image I have so many questions. Can you properly explain what’s going on?
Image I’ll explain it to everyone later. About Bruvictor and myself…
Image (It’s all thanks to those kids. The natives, the ones around Galient, and the people of Earst have gathered on this island… Is this really a coincidence?)
Image (Thank you… Manon.)

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[Austral Underground Ruins, Manon’s Room]
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Image Are you satisfied, Eldran?
Image I appreciate your understanding, Manon. I’m sure Zenon is pleased with your choice.
Image I only gave them time to think about it. I have no intention of changing my mind. I’m only doing this because you were friends with Zenon.
Image I don’t mind. You’ve given the Guardian, the one they call Gorg, his freedom. That’s good enough for now.
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[A flash of light]
Image Are you going to sleep again?
Image Just appearing like this is taking a lot of my energy. Those kids are going to keep suffering…
Image …Eldran, why did you give your power to those Earthling children? This is you we’re talking about. It should be easy for you to predict the future outcome of your actions.
Image It’s because they’re children.
Image Because they’re children?
Image It’s true that Earthlings are young and weak. The evil people you imagine do exist. But not all life is like that. There are people with infinite potential.
Image You mean those kids…
Image I…believe that…
[Eldran vanishes]
Image Infinite potential, huh… Zenon… Did you believe in the same thing?

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image …And that’s everything we learned from under Austral Island.
Image Alien ruins that’s unrelated to the Protoculture…
Image Were the gods in our legends actually aliens who came from outer space a long time ago?
Image YAHOO! Dr. Tagami and my research was not wrong! And what’s more, the aliens themselves are still alive and continue to exist inside the ruins!
Image But that’s not completely happy news.
Image Why? This is the discovery of the century! We must announce this to the world to take back the island from GAIL!
Image Are you deaf, bro!? Didn’t you hear what Yuu was saying!? Manon is trying to decide whether he and Earthlings are equals or not!
Image With conflict continuing to spread in the Earth Sphere, there’s no way we can properly negotiate with Manon.
Image If things go wrong, even with Yuu’s help, he might lean towards becoming humanity’s enemy again.
Image So we have to keep this matter a secret for now!
Image Whaaaat!? I mean if that’s the case, then…
Image We can’t announce this to the public. At least, not until the Earth Sphere calms down. Too bad, Doctor.
Image It is what it is… Sigh…
Image (Although, I’m not sure we’ll be able to announce this if things do in fact calm down…)
Image It’s unfortunate for Nergal, but there’s no way around it.
Image But what if Mardoul comes to the island again?
Image If they do, then Manon’s ruins will be discovered!
Image There’s no need to worry about that. It won't be so easy for them to get close to the island again.
Image Huh? What do you mean?
Image Don’t you think it’s strange that Shot and Mardoul just left the island like that?
Image Now that you mention it… Kinda…
Image Rod Balboa, the leader of the GAIL presence on the island, took advantage of the fighting to force Shot away.
Image GAIL did… What!?
Image I don’t know what GAIL HQ is thinking, but it seems Rod wasn’t the biggest fan of Mardoul. He’s an evil man, but he’s still a man.
Image Of course, when they came to the island, they probably want to pretend that they have no connection with each other. They probably don’t want their alliance to be exposed and Austral to come under Federation control.
Image I mean this is GAIL we’re talking about. I figured it wouldn’t be that simple.
Image In any case, the island is unlikely to be a target anytime soon. After all, we destroyed the Jupiter X that Bruvictor absorbed.
(Phone)
Image Right… Bruvictor… Falsaber, can you explain to us what that whole thing was about again?
Image I may not remember everything, but I’ll explain what I know. About me, Bruvictor, and the Four Treasures.

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[???]
Image It appears Bruvictor has been defeated.
Image Yes. Then he disappeared somewhere.
Image I’d expected that they would end up killing each other at worst, but I never expected that he would lose after obtaining all that power…
Image This was inevitable, Divoti.
Image What do you mean?
Image As he repeatedly battled the Dimensional Guardian, he began to awaken to his true mission… You must have been aware of that possibility. And after he got his hands on Jupiter X in that last battle, he tried to destroy it on his own…
Image Yes. I did consider the possibility of him rebelling against us, so I prepared a few failsafes. One of them was to reprogram his personality in case of an emergency like this…
Image !
Image He knew. He was aware of the possibility of us rewriting his personality. But even so, he took up the mantle of the Guardian of Destrook. He chose to act in our interests. But he was defeated by the Dimensional Guardian.
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Image He was trying to get himself killed…
Image But Bruvictor will return here. He has no choice but to do so.
Image No. He’s not coming back.
Image But if he doesn’t, he’ll…
Image Now he lives only for himself. Everything else is worthless. I kinda liked that about him…
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Image But without Bruvictor, our plans will be delayed…
Image Your concerns are unnecessary.
Image My apologies!
Image No matter what obstacles are before us, I will take them out. I will destroy “everything” that surrounds this world.
Image To turn the world into what we want it to be…
Image Don’t worry. We have plenty of soldiers to replace Bruvictor. Yes. As many as we’d ever need…
Image (Farewell, Bruvictor. Now, welcome your slowly approaching death…)

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[Pacific Ocean, Deserted Island]
[Crash]
Image Ugh… I don’t have much time left… I’ve forgotten my mission… This is a fitting end for someone who became Destrook’s tool…

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[Austral Island, Horse’s Saddle]
(TL Note: This is a flashback. Everyone’s mugshots are washed out.)
Image I finally understand now. You’re not the Guardian of Destrook. You are me. You’re a part of me that I lost a long time ago, right?
Image Bruvictor is actually…
Image Part of Falsaber!?
Image Come with me, Bruvictor. Even if we’re separated, you can…
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[Pacific Ocean, Deserted Island]
Image I can’t… go back… I will…
[Bruvictor collapses]
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(Darkened)
Image I thought it was a strange machine, but this guy is…
(???. Darkened)
Image Bruvictor… A fragment of the Dimensional Guardian…
(???. Darkened)

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[Diva, Infirmary]
Image The Four Treasures? What’re those?
Image Is it related to Falsaber’s true identity and something to do with Bruvictory and Jupiter X?
Image The “Treasure of Memory” governs our mission as Guardians. The “Treasure of Power” defeats the calamity that threatens the dimension. The “Treasure of Life” guarantees our immortal existence. And more importantly, at the core of them lies the "Treasure of the Heart”, which embodies our unwavering will. The real me is a conglomeration of these Four Treasures.
Image So what are you now?
Image Right now, I am not my original self, but rather the materialization of the “Treasure of the Heart”.
Image So you’re not the original Falsaber… Could that be the robot that looked like you that we saw in the Kedora’s memories?
Image It’s highly possible that was me when I possessed the Treasures of “Power”, “Life”, and “Memory”.
Image In other words, you’re incomplete since you only have the “Treasure of the Heart”.
Image This is just a guess, but is the reason why we have to fuse is because you don’t have the other Treasures?
Image I’m sorry… Since the “Treasure of Life” is missing, I need a replacement link of life.
Image Don’t worry about it. We love each other, so we fight together.
Image Why did you split into Four Treasures in the first place?
Image I don’t know. When I woke up six months ago, I was already like this.
Image So that means you were split into the Four Treasures before that happened.
Image The Ancient Mycenaeans existed thousands of years ago. Anything could happen in that stretch of time.
Image Apart from finding out when the Treasures were split, I feel like I’ve learned a lot about you. Is it because you were missing the Treasures that you don’t remember your mission or why you have to protect Yuki?
Image Yes. Now that I’m missing the “Treasure of Memory”, all I know is what’s engraved in the “Treasure of the Heart”.
Image If we find the “Treasure of Memory”, we might be able to find out more. Do the other Treasures have materializations like you?
Image That shouldn’t be possible. The only one of me is the “Treasure of the Heart”.
Image But maybe Bruvictor is another materialization of one of the Treasures?
Image If he’s a part of you, why would he want to kill you?
Image And he even called himself the Guardian of Destrook, and claimed he fought for them for many years.
Image Remember that giant spear that appeared in the debris belt all that time ago?
(TL Note: Chapter 4)
Image We saw that on our first mission, the one to survey the Fold Fault.
Image But it was taken by Destrook…
Image Was that actually…
Image The “Treasure of Power”. It’s likely that Bruvictor was materialized by Destrook and had false memories and a fake personality implanted in him.
Image Not only did they materialize a Treasure that shouldn’t have been possible, but they sent him to kill his own heart…
Image But he was told a falsehoods. As he fought against me, the same being, the mission engraved on his Treasure erased Bruvictor’s false memories.
Image I wonder if that’s why he started to change ever since we hit him with Aerial Spark.
Image This isn’t the sort of talk we should be having in an infirmary… For the time being, I’ve learned more about you, but there’s a lot we still don’t know anything about, such as where the other Treasures are.
Image Unfortunately, that’s just how it is. All that I know is that the Four Treasures have different forms and have been scattered across the world.
Image The only one we’ve found so far was the Treasure of Power, which was Bruvictor.
Image He flew off somewhere. I wonder if he’ll come back for Falsaber.
Image Who knows… Being part of Falsaber means he has the same mission, right? But he ended up fighting for Destrook instead. I’m sure he has a lot to think about.
Image It’s pretty clear from the way he acted in the end. He was deadly serious.
Image Maybe he was hoping you would defeat him.
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Image I’m sure he’ll return. Bruvictor is Falsaber, right? I’m sure you can become good friends.
Image Seriously… I envy your attitude…
Image But it’s so Yuki-like. I love it. I feel like it might actually happen.
Image Did I say something weird?
Image No… Thank you, Yuki. I believe in that too… I hope the day will come when Bruvictor will fight alongside us.
[Door opens]
Image Excuse me.
Image We’ve come to bother you for a bit.
Image Azuves, Window, and Alex. Did you come to check on Jojo?
Image Yes. And this guy too.
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Image Isn’t that…
Image HAHAHAHAHA! Don’t worry. While we’re here, he won’t do anything. Ranvel was defeated by Jojo in single combat. He has no desire to fight any more.
Image That’s right. I have no regrets about my defeat. That’s why I want you to kill me here and now.
Image !?
Image This is a place that saves lives. Could you not say something that ridiculous?
Image Azuves, I’m sure you understand. I have no more regrets in this world. My life as a warrior is over. I want Jojo, the man who defeated me, to witness my final moments as a warrior.
Image Ranvel, things aren’t going to go as you want them to.
Image Why!? Are you going to shame me into living, Azuves!?
Image It’s not my call. It was Jojo who bested you. Your life is in the hands of Prince Jordy, the eldest son of the late King Vorder.
Image What…are you…
Image Jojo is a Prince!?
Image Gramps… What did you just say…
Image The great King we served, King Vorder, left an heir to the throne. Jordy Vorder… You are the one who will become the King of the Vorder Kingdom, and ultimately all of Earst!
Image I’m… the Prince of…
Image How careless of me… I thought your eyes looked familiar. I’d never forget them. They resemble the late King Vorder’s strong gaze.
Image You’ve got to be kidding me…
Image He’s serious! We were also shocked when we first heard the news!
Image But when you hear it out loud, things start to make sense.
Image I lied about you being my grandson and caused you so much suffering in order to deceive my enemy and protect you… Please forgive me.
Image It’s fine. Without you, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
Image Now that you’re this strong, there’s no need to hide it anymore.
Image Yeah. Even though he wasn’t told of his origins, he had the natural dignity of a Prince. It’s kinda impressive.
Image I prostrate myself before you. Please forgive me for following Mardoul, even if only briefly!
Image Slazen, stop it. You saved me.
Image So you’ll forgive me?
Image Of course.
Image Hahahaha! Thank you! Ranvel, you too must beg for forgiveness!
Image Are you telling me to throw my pride as a warrior away!?
Image Ranvel… It’s because of your warrior’s pride that Churull and I are here. But still, I want you to live. It would be a shame to lose a man like you.
Image Prince…
Image And don’t say things like “I want to die”. You should keep living.
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Image Heal your wounds here for a while. After that, you can do as you please.
Image You won’t detain me?
Image It’s the Captains’ decision. It seems that when the enemy is an alien, the rules of war don’t apply to them. Of course, we’ll be keeping a close eye on you.
Image In that case, I volunteer. Is that alright, Sir Knight Ranvel?
Image …I have no intention of speaking as a loser. Even though I was the one who said that…
Image Just watch Prince Jordy and his compatriots fight. See for yourself how different serving Mardoul was.
Image How different it is…
Image I’m curious as to your story. Can you tell us, Slarzen?
Image Sp, I recently figured out who Mardoul actually is.
Image Go on…
Image I can scarcely believe it, but Mardoul is not from Earst.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Sorry I’m late!
Image Are you able to move?
Image It’s not like I’m injured or anything… Besides, she’s here with me.
Image I learned a lot of nursing techniques from Unoa!
Image Besides, the Earst guys have something to say.
Image Now that we’re all here, can you tell us the story, Slarzen?
Image Okay.
Image First of all, you weren’t in Mardoul’s Army just to act as a spy, right?
Image Mardoul is a mysterious character. I wanted to learn more about him. I believed that one day, a savior would appear who would stand up to Mardoul.
Image Is that why you endured being in the Mardoul Army for 12 years?
Image My efforts were not in vain, now that I’ve met Prince Jordy. And best of all, I learned Mardoul’s secret.
Image Mardoul’s secret… What did you learn?
Image It was about a year ago… I’ve learned that Mardoul and his entourage were secretly travelling to Nurabah Mountain.
Image Nurabah Mountain… It’s said that place was Madroul’s hometown.
Image Yes. I figured something was up, so I followed them in secret. And then I saw it… The remains of a ship never seen before on Earst, and the many corpses inside.
Image Corpses… Did you just say corpses!?
Image The locals were killed by Mardoul and his men?
Image Most likely not. The ship wasn’t made with Earst technology, and moreover, Mardoul said something about something 22 years ago. Also that the regrets of the dead are his own regrets, so he’s never let them go to waste.
Image What’s that supposed to mean?
Image But that doesn’t mean Mardoul’s an alien.
Image According to the local elder’s stories, twenty or so years ago, a large light fell from the sky and split into four. The largest light disappeared into the desert, and the rest fell onto Nurabah Mountain.
Image So that’s what you found there?
Image I’m convinced it was. And you know very well what was found in the desert.
Image We’ve seen it before?
Image The Floating Graveyard. A place known to the Mardoul Army as the Valley of Zero Gravity. And at the center, the Treasury.
Image The Treasury!? So that was…
Image I see… The Treasury wasn’t built by Mardoul.
Image It was one of Mardoul’s ships that crashed 20 or so years ago.
Image Of course, it’s all just speculation, but the only thing I can think of is that he came to Earst in a spaceship.
Image An alien ship called the SDF-1 fell to Earth in the past…
Image The zero gravity around the Treasury could have been caused by a device from the fallen ship… It’s certainly a possibility…
Image But this is just speculation, right? Do we have any evidence that Mardoul is an alien?
Image No.
Image First of all, if he’s an alien, why has he been hanging around Earst for over 20 years?
Image There are various reasons for that…
Image Hilmuka! Do you know something!?
Image Lord Slarzen is right. Mardoul is an alien. He was once a man of high standing on a distant planet in the Crescent Galaxy.
Image The Crescent Galaxy is a star system that Earst is in, right? So a distant planet there means…
Image Yes. Earst is just one planet among a billion stars. Mardoul tried to dominate the largest of these civilizations. He challenged them to a battle and lost.
Image So why did Mardoul go to Earst?
Image He was defeated by that civilization’s forces and fled.
Image How do you know all of this?
Image Not just about this… You’ve known more than you let on for a while now. Answer me! Who are you!?
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Image I’m also…an alien from the same civilization as Mardoul.

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[Spriggan, Guest Room]
Image Lady Lynx, you never came back…
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Image Did she fall into Rod Balboa’s hands, or BX’s? Regardless, it’s a pity. Her ambition and the conflict hidden within was one of the things I was looking for.
Image Yes…
Image What’s wrong? It’s like your mind is elsewhere.
Image …You told me your truth. But I don’t know what to think…
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Image I… I thought I was doing all this for Earst. But you… Your Majesty isn’t even from Earst…
Image It doesn’t matter where any of us are from. My dream isn’t to dominate Earst or another small planet like Earth.
Image So what is your dream?
Image Our galaxy… The Crescent Galaxy… No, beyond that. I want to rule the entire universe.
Image The entire universe…
Image Yes. And that’s why you and I are here.
Image !?
Image I chose you because of your abilities. Because I want to give you half of it all.
Image Y-Your Majesty… That’s more than I…
Image Rise. Don’t ever kneel again. You are the chosen one. Pour your passion and energy into the future. Use your power generously and grasp entire stars with your hands!
Image …I once again swear on my sword, here and now. I swear my sword and my life to you, Your Majesty. Now and forever!!
Image Surpass me, Hy Shaltat. As well as your nemesis, Prince Jordy of Earst. As well as every existence in the universe…

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[Diva, Bridge]
Image An alliance of advanced civilizations in the center of the Crescent Galaxy…
Image So that’s the civilization Hilmuka belongs to.
Image It’s also the organization that Mardoul once belonged to, and rebelled from. It seems the reason why Mardoul went to Earst was because his rebellion failed.
Image To us, they’re aliens, but they’re also aliens to Jojo too.
Image According to Dame Hilmuka, some of Mardoul’s closest associates are also those who escaped the Advanced Civilization Alliance to Earst.
(TL Note: Gonna shorten Advanced Civilization Alliance to ACA from now on.)
Image So Mardoul is trying to get revenge by building up his military on Earst with his comrades?
Image Hilmuka seems to think so, but the ACA deemed that even with their military, he wasn’t a threat.
Image And so, she’s pursuing Mardoul on her own, even if it goes against the wishes of the ACA. As a result, she’s being hunted by her own people. The other UFO that attacked her the other day was from the ACA.
Image Seriously… I thought she was just a mysterious woman, but it turns out she’s that devoted to her mission.
Image We know that Hilmuka will work with us to stop Mardoul, but how’s Prince Jordy holding up? Is he confused about being the Vorder Prince and that Mardoul is an alien?
Image There’s no need to worry about him. Jojo is a strong lad. Of course, he’s still a bit confused, but he’s continuing to look forward.
Image Wow, even a kid like him can be princely.
Image Jojo is a savior who fights for the will of his people. He must remain strong at all times.
Image Yes.
Image (Though we are from different races and worlds, it’s fate that we’ve come across royalty. I will help you, Jojo…)
[Beeping]
Image Hmm? Former Commander Asuno, there’s a communication for you from the Commander-in-Chief. It’s a call from a man who calls himself Kai Shiden, a freelance journalist.
Image Kai Shiden…
Image Connect him.
Image It’s been a while, former Commander Asuno. Not since the first Neo Zeon War, I believe?
(Kai Shiden. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Toshio Furukawa) (Phone)
Image You helped me out back then. So what’s the purpose of your call? Since you’re contacting a military vessel, I assume you want to cut the small talk.
Image …I’ve discovered the location of the Zeon Princess, Mineva Lao Zabi.
Image !
Image She’s now with the Vist Foundation.

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One thing I forgot to mention at the end of the last chapter is that Knight Alex got his second Tactician bonus (increases attack power by 5/10/15% against Zeon Clan enemies).

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Squad time. Forced deployments are Banagher and Setsuna. 19 squads of Jojo/Hilmuka, Lockon/Michael, Ozma/ChoRyuJin, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Knight/Zeta, Youta/Sayaka, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, Kio/Seric, Gorg/Allelujah, Obright/Boss, Alto/Klan, Shou/Marvel, Guy/Nie, Akito/Akatsuki, Alex/Shanalua, and Volfogg/Slarzen. The Tactician I chose is Ozma. The Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Last time, we defeated Bruvictor, prevented Jupiter X from falling into the wrong hands, and discovered some truths about both Falsaber and Jojo.

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[Garuda, VIP Room]
Image Audrey Burne. It’s a nice fake name.
Image Does Chairman Ronan Marcenas know what’s happening here?
Image Of course. Chairman Ronan and I are working for the same purpose.
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Image I wish to seal Laplace’s Box. I would like Your Highness' cooperation in this endeavor. I’m sure this is something you wish for too, since you’ve abandoned Neo Zeon.
Image Before I reveal my intentions, I would like to hear something.
Image What would that be?
Image What are the Foundation’s… No. What are your thoughts on the Box, Martha Vist?

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[Luna Base, Office]
Image An escort for the Garuda?
Image Yes. We would like your assistance, Commander of Luna Base.
(Phone)
Image I don’t think you need help from the Moon just to escort a large transport plane.
Image To be more precise, we need help escorting a shuttle that will be launched from the Garuda. A certain VIP will be with us onboard the shuttle. It would be terrible if something were to happen, yes?
Image A VIP, huh… However, the Lunar Orbital Fleet is still being reorganized after the Big Ring collapsed. We don’t have the capability to send you troops.
Image Isn’t it a sign of talent to make things work regardless of the circumstances? Weren’t you the only one who saw through the Jovian Lizards’ surprise attack, “Hero” of the Lunar Battle, Aaron Simmons?
Image Asshole…
Image I’d imagine you’d like to continue sitting in that comfortable chair of yours…
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Image What’s your response?
Image …Fine. I’ll do what I can.
Image Heh. Thank you for your cooperation.
Image This is nothing. Just like the time I set the stage for you to play with your doll.
Image What are…
Image They’re delicate, aren’t they? You have to treat them with care.
Image …There’s nothing to worry about. Ple Twelve’s adjustments are perfect. Well then, I’ll be off.
[Alberto hangs up. Aaron slams his fists on his desk.]
Image Those damn parasites… If it weren’t for them, we’d be able to move around a lot more easily. But it’s fine. I’ll show you my talent.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Alright then, Kai Shiden. You say Mineva Zabi has fallen into the Vist Foundation’s clutches?
Image Yup. After being secured by the Marcenas family, she was handed over to the Vists. She’ll probably be used as a bargaining chip with the Sleeves over Laplace’s Box.
(Phone)
Image Full Frontal won’t stop what he’s doing just because she’s a hostage.
Image It depends on the situation. Even Frontal doesn’t fully control Neo Zeon. Well, in any case, they plan to transport the Princess to Granada on the Moon using a shuttle launched from the Garuda.
Image Taking Audrey to the Moon… If they take her there, then…
Image Granada is Anaheim’s home base. It’ll be difficult to intervene.
Image We have to save her before that happens!
Image My Prince, it’s not that simple. Our opponent is the federal army, just like us. If things are done improperly, we could have the entire army after us.
Image And this may sound harsh, but there’s no benefit to BX in rescuing her.
Image But that’s why…
Image There may be no benefit, but what if ignoring her will lead to a detriment?
Image What do you mean?
Image We have information that the Vagans will attack the Garuda as they prepare to launch the shuttle.
Image The Vagans?
Image How do the Vagans know about the Garuda?
(Phone)
Image Who knows? If you consider who’s on board, you can come up with plenty of reasons why they’d mount an attack.
Image Not only is Mineva Zabi on board, but so is Martha Vist Carbine. It’ll give them an advantage over the Federation and Sleeves.
(Phone)
Image How cunning…
Image And that’s not all we know about this attack. That disguised freighter that’s part of the Sleeves is also targeting the Garuda.
Image The Garencieres!?
Image Are they planning to recapture Audrey with a single ship?
(Phone)
Image Pretty much. They intend to take advantage of the confusion when the Vagans attack.
Image Did you tell Captain about the attack?
Image Why would you…
Image It was a request from Bright. It’s hard to refuse a request from a former superior officer.
Image From Captain Bright?
Image (The commander of Londo Bell who stopped Char’s Rebellion is involved. We must assume he’s planning something…)
Image Audrey, the Vagans, the Garencieres… How did you get all of this information?
Image That’s a professional secret. Or are you unable to trust a journalist?
Image No, you served under Captain Bright during the One Year War. I trust you.
Image I’m not that great. Well, do whatever you want with that intel.
Image …Is that also your client’s will?
Image Isn’t his client Captain Bright?
Image He said that he received this information from Captain Bright. In that case, it could be that the person who wants to give us this information is someone else.
Image Do they have direct contact with Captain Bright? How deep does it go?
Image I told you, I’m just a journalist. I’m just passing on information as needed.
Image Alright. I appreciate the intel.

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[Baronche, Bridge]
Image Are you sure about this, Captain Ash?
(Phone)
Image Yes. Thank you.
Image You are seriously hard to work with. It would have been faster if you just told me about it directly.
Image I’m a space pirate. I can’t be in the spotlight. Although, there are some things that can only be done from behind the scenes.
Image You mean like helping Mineva Zabi escape twice?
Image I was just acting on Ash’s request.
Image He’s just repaying me with his body for saving his life after the Defold accident.
Image Hmm. But you seem to be strangely obsessed with the Vajra’s movements.
Image Hey! You talk too much.
Image Sorry ‘bout that. Because of my job, I can’t help but want to find out more.
Image I’ll transfer your payment as scheduled. Please contact me again if you need anything.
Image …This is unrelated, but I do have one last question. Why are you rooting for that unit?
Image It’s simple. We are space pirates. It’s all to achieve my goal.
Image I see… I hope your goal won’t threaten my livelihood.
[Kai hangs up]
Image (Yes… To achieve my goal… I’ll show the AGE System further evolution.)

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[Garuda, VIP Room]
Image How do I feel about the Box?
Image Yes. I’ve always been curious.
Image My will and thoughts are as it’s always been. A sealed Laplace’s Box is the foundation of the current world order. I have no wish to invite chaos to the Earth Sphere by opening such a thing.
Image But didn’t the previous head of the family, Lord Cardeas, disagree?
Image My brother is old. To entrust the world order to something as ephemeral as Possibility is stupid. But Banagher Links… An illegitimate child inheriting the delusions of his foolish father will cause us a lot of trouble.
Image I knew it, he was Banagher’s…
Image Would you consider working with me, Princess Mineva? I won’t do anything bad to you. I will also guarantee the safety of any Zeon Remnants who choose to follow you.
Image …In that case, I want Marida Cruz back in my custody first.
Image Lieutenant Marida… Sorry, Ple Twelve is working for us out of her own free will.
Image That’s because you reconditioned her!
Image Yes, I admit it. Just as Neo Zeon once did.
Image !?
Image We’re not the ones who created that poor creature.
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Image I just unleashed what was inside her and gave her a chance to get revenge.
Image Revenge?
Image Yes. Revenge against the world that created her… A world ruled by men’s logic.
Image A world ruled by men’s logic… That’s just like the world you’re trying to create.
Image Tch…
Image I understand your point of view, but I won’t cooperate with you.
Image I admire your pride. But that pride will get people killed. Do you understand?
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Image You have just robbed your adoring Zeon fans of their futures. The only future they had where they could coexist was with the Vist Foundation.
[Martha leaves]
Image (If you give up hope and accept the status quo, pandering to the Foundation is one way to survive. But even so, I will…)
[Door opens]
Image Looks like she finally left…
(???. Darkened)
Image It’s you…
Image Mineva, I’ve come to pick you up.
(Back to normal)

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image So we’re going to go ahead with the plan to rescue Audrey?
Image As long as she’s being held by the Vist Foundation or the Vagans, she’ll only be a political tool.
Image But we’ll be fighting against the Federation, right? There has to be regulations in place to stop this sort of thing…
Image We’ll take advantage of the Vagan’s upcoming attack on the Garuda.
Image That would give us an opportunity to intervene under the pretext of providing protection.
Image Yeah. But it’ll be difficult to get her into our care.
Image Nope. It seems the Garencieres will get Mineva Zabi instead of us.
Image But isn’t the Garencieres part of the Sleeves!?
Image I believe that Captain Bright wants us to work with the Garencieres for this operation.
Image So that’s why he leaked the intel on the Garuda to them…
Image But is cooperation even possible? We’ve fought them before.
Image It is. Not only Audrey, but Marida is part of their team.
Image Marida?
Image Do you remember that mech that surprised us at Rostroulan?
Image The black Unicorn…
Image Yes. Marida Cruz was the pilot of that mech.
Image According to Banagher, she was originally a member of the Garencieres team.
Image She also fought us when we tried to rescue Banagher from the Sleeves’ base.
Image But isn’t she a traitor then? How does that mean she’ll help us?
Image Marida is a pilot created during the First Neo Zeon War… A Cyber Newtype.
Image The Vist Foundation has manipulated her memories to turn her into their puppet.
Image An entity that doesn’t question its own actions and just fights as a weapon, huh…
Image How awful…
Image Marida is an important person to Captain Zinnerman of the Garencieres. I’m sure that they’ll help us save her too!
Image …Do Zeeks even care about each other?
Image It’s not like all people who commit evil deeds don’t care about the lives of their comrades.
Image Feelings exist that go beyond one’s station.
Image You must have realized that at Rostroulan too.
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Image So I guess we won’t have to fight the Sleeves in this battle, right?
Image As long as we have the common goal of rescuing the hostages, we can work together.
Image Banagher, I believe Sumeragi told you that…
Image Yes. I’ll be the one to contact Captain Zinnerman, since we know each other.
Image Let’s do it! Let’s save Audrey!
Image Yeah! I don’t want to say goodbye to her like this!
Image (I’m on my way to save you… Please wait for me, Audrey…)

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[Garuda, VIP Room]
Image Ensign Riddhe!? Why are you here?
Image I volunteered to come to this ship out of my own free will to bring you back…
Image What are you going to do with me after we escape?
Image We can think about that once we’re gone.
Image …What is it you want to protect? Is it me? Is it the secret of Laplace’s Box? Or is it your family’s honor?
Image I don’t care about my family!
Image !
Image Everything started to go wrong a century ago when Laplace, the first Prime Minister’s residence, blew up. But no matter how strange the world may be, there are still countless people living in it. We have no choice but to protect them! We can’t overturn the world by opening the Box like Zeon wants to!
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Image The root of all of this is the Foundation’s founder, Syam Vist. It was by pure chance that he got a hold of Laplace’s Box.
Image So the problem is that by hiding the Box, he’s risen to power by exploiting the federal government?
Image That’s not the issue. When Zeon called for Spacenoid independence, and the One Year War broke out, everything changed.
Image The One Year War…
Image That’s when the federal government and Syam finally realized the meaning of it all… The true power of Laplace’s Box.
Image …Riddhe, so you know what the Box actually is?
Image Yes…
Image Please tell me. What does the Box hold that causes you all this pain?
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[Alarm]
Image We’ve detected a ship approaching us! It’s a Vagan attack!
(Phone)
Image An enemy attack!? At this altitude!?
Image When I get back, I’ll tell you the truth. Then you too will understand the only way we can protect the world.
[Riddhe leaves]
Image (Everyone says that the Box should be sealed to protect the current world order. The act of seeking possibilities may be a sin against the world.)
Image Banagher, I…

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Chapter 25: The Rainbow We Saw That Day

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Image Based on the amount of guards, it seems our surprise attack failed! But you’ll die all the same!

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Image UWAAAAAAA!

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Image Hahahaha! Before our justice, the despicable Earthlings are nothing!
Image Damn! At this rate, Mineva will…

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Select the Tactician and battleships.

Image A mixed force of Vagans and Jovians. The intel was accurate!
Image The guards seem to be in bad shape, so let’s get to work.
Image Who’s that!?
Image The devil’s weapons and their allies stand in our way once again! However…
Image “No matter how powerful the enemy may be!”
Image “Our iron fists will crush them!”
Image Come! Your opponents are the Jovian Yuto Squad and this Denjin!
Image Honestly, I can’t get used to these guys… But it’s proof that they’ve also survived hardships. We’re like two peas in a pod!
Image Attention Garuda! This is BX! We will provide support in defending your ship!

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Image Roger that! Thanks for the rescue!
Image That’s BX? So then with them is…

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Image Ensign Riddhe, I’ll help defend the Garuda! We can’t let this ship sink!
Image Is that so… As always, you act like a knight in shining armor…
Image Ensign Riddhe, what are you talking about?
[Beeping]
Image What? The Unicorn is reacting to something…

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Image Don’t let yourself be dragged down, Banagher. That pilot is coming.

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Image The black Unicorn…
Image Marida!
Image The battle has begun…

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Image The Banshee’s NT-D has been activated.
Image Heh. I appreciate the assist, but we can’t let BX take the lead. Make good use of that doll. This will be the perfect test for fighting under gravity.
Image Yes…
Image Is that another NT-D equipped mech?
Image Unlike last time, I don’t sense any hostility. At the very least, she’s not hostile towards us at the moment…
Image Gundam… Is currently an ally…
Image You did that to Marida…
Image Sir Banagher, for now, please focus on defending the Garuda. The chance to save her will come.
Image Okay!
Image (Yes, I’ll save you… Both Audrey and Marida!)
Image Send out everyone else!
Image But as we mentioned before, this battle is at a high altitude! Please organize your pairs with that in mind!

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Deploy the troops!

Image This is at a high altitude. Situations like these are when flying mechs can shine! Those who can’t fly will be confined to the deck! Team up with them and provide support if necessary!

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This map rules. It’s on top of the flying Garuda, a giant transport plane. It’s certainly larger than it was in the Unicorn OVA at least. As mentioned, units that cannot fly are confined to the plane itself.

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For bosses, we’ve got Zanald and Saburota. You should know how to fight them by now.

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We’ve also got Riddhe and Ple Twelve as NPC allies. The Banshee has more than enough HP to not die, but the Delta Plus is susceptible to being shot down. Speaking of which.

SECRET ALERT
Delta Plus Mandatory #1
Have Riddhe survive until the initial enemies are defeated.


Rush forward and protect Riddhe. The southern enemies will go after him and it’s only a matter of time until he’s overwhelmed. Since he is an NPC, you can’t use Trust or a Repair Module to heal him.

Some quick boss dialogues first.

Image The AGE-3 doesn’t have a Wear that helps out with aerial combat! But as long as we can accumulate data…
Image The battle we’ve had thus far made me realize that the Gundams born from the AGE System are constantly evolving! If this battle drags on too long, it may produce a form specialized for aerial combat! We must finish this quickly!

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Image You Earthlings are disgusting. But we and the Jovian Alliance will absolutely eradicate you! Not a single one of you will be left behind!

Image You’re not using the Vajra this time! I thought you cowards would keep exploiting them!
Image Earthlings are despicable people, so you have no right to call us cowards! Receive my fist of justice!

Image Akito told me that Gekiganger-like robot is land-based.
Image So you’re saying it’s not suitable for aerial combat? There’s no way they wouldn’t resort to a stupid tactic like this.
Image The Denjin isn’t good at aerial combat, so we’re fighting at a disadvantage! We may be on the back foot, but Rear Admiral Akiyama told me that tactics are only possible when you can overcome a disadvantage! I’ll succeed no matter what!

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Image I’ve been beaten! Since it’s come to this, I’ll have to sacrifice myself…
Image Don’t get so hung up on winning or losing a battle. Now’s the time to retreat, Saburota.
(Phone)
Image But Captain…
Image There’s been a change of plans. I’d like you to do something for me. This is something only you can do. Can I count on you?
Image …Roger that. Emergency Jump!
[He Boson Jumps away]

There’s a scene when a few enemies have been defeated.

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Image Good! We’re slowly pushing them back! Let’s keep going and defeat the Vagans in one fell swoop, Banagher!
Image Yeah, alright…
Image (The battle is going well. But if things keep going like this, Marida and the Captain will…)
Image The RX-0… Gundam…
Image Your brainwaves are abnormal, Ple Twelve. Don’t worry about them. Focus on the current battle.
Image My mission…is to protect the Garuda… Excluding Gundams from the target…

The plot continues when all enemies have been defeated.

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Image No more readings from Vagan or Jovian mechs! That appears to have been the last of them!
Image So we’ve repelled the Vagans… Now…
Image Ple Twelve performed perfectly. Maybe we didn’t need to ask Aaron for guards.
Image Great job, Ple Twelve. How are you feeling?
Image Gun…dam…
Image What’s wrong, Ple Twelve? I told you to ignore them. Didn’t you hear me?
Image Shut up!
Image !?
Image Gundams are… Gundams are…
[Ple Twelve turns from blue to yellow]
Image GUNDAMS ARE MY ENEMY!

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Image Marida!?
Image I must destroy my enemy!
Image Banagher!

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Image Argh!

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[00 Raiser starts emitting sparks]
Image Are you alright, Setsuna!?
Image The damage is superficial.
Image What’s happening? Was the readjustment not completed?
Image I-I don’t know! Maybe the Banshee’s Psycommu is having some effect on her consciousness!
Image This is because you keep using that kind of “doll”! I’ve got this!

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Image You are also a Gundam!

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Image Gah!
Image Riddhe!
Image Ensign Riddhe, you can’t keep going with that level of damage! Please retreat from the front line!
Image Ugh… You don’t have to tell me that! I can’t die when I still have to protect Mineva!

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Image Gundams… I’ll never let them take from me again!

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Image Guh! She can’t tell the difference between friend and foe!
Image Is that machine going out of control!?
Image It’s just like the mobile armor we fought at Rostroulan! The pilot’s consciousness is being absorbed into the system!
Image The NT-D has taken Marida…
Image I will destroy the Gundams! I will protect the Garuda from BX!
Image Is she mixing up her orders and her reconditioning?
Image Master said we just need to secure the pilot and the cockpit!
Image Wake up! Your master is Captain Zinnerman! You know that!
Image People’s heads will always be messed with…
(???. Darkened. Phone.)
Image Huh?

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Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image This is Captain Girard Spriggan of the federal army’s Luna Base. I will now protect your ship and eliminate the berserk mobile suit!
Image Girard!?
Image Hehe. It’s been a while since we fought together on the Moon.
Image What do you mean, Captain Girard? To me, it seems that you’re not following the request I sent to Commander Aaron.
Image If I leave the berserk NT-D equipped mech alone, it could pose a danger to your ship and the “VIP” on board. Or do you have a better way to stop it?
Image …Thank you for your help, Captain Girard.
Image It’s as you heard. This time, our positions are reversed, but let’s fight together, Captain of the Nadesico.
Image Understood! Everyone, please disable the black Unicorn and save the Garuda!

Now the objective is to defeat the Banshee. It’s one mobile suit against our entire army, so it’s really not that difficult. Try not to take it down too quickly, as there are upcoming events that occur at certain HP thresholds and are required for certain secrets.

And helping us out is Girard in her Thieleva, fresh from the Moon. Yes, I forgot to examine her. Start moving her north because…

SECERT ALERT
Girard Mandatory #1
Have Girard defeat at least two enemies.


You may be wondering, where are all the enemies to satisfy the secret? Well once the Banshee hits 70% HP (28,420)...

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Image Ugh… It’s just like before… If this keeps up…
Image Even if it’s equipped with NT-D, it can’t stand up to our entire force.
Image This might be rough, but you should just stay down!

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Image What was that!?
Image More enemies have appeared to attack the Garuda! But this time, it’s…

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Image AIF-7S Ghosts! How could they be attacking us!?
Image Oh, so sorry. These are machines that our company was transporting for technical research purposes. It appears the Banshee is affecting them and causing them to go “berserk”. Please deal with them too.
Image This is the worst time to go berserk!
Image …That’s just a convenient excuse. That vixen’s true intention is to kill us all right here!
Image What!?
Image If you want to protect your company’s assets, this is the best way to go about it. How frightening.
Image If they get away with it, they may try to steal Sir Banagher’s Unicorn as well!
Image Screw you, hag! We’ve been helping you out this whole time!
Image Um, should I try to calm them down with my singing like on Earst?
Image No. That was a special safety feature installed only on the Frontier Fleet’s Ghosts!
Image Song Energy won’t work on Earth-made AIF-7S’!
Image Tch. Today must be our unlucky day!
Image Sorry, but I don’t want to die here. I’ll shoot down every last one of them!
Image Auntie… This isn’t looking good…
Image If we leave things as is, they’ll try to take the Banshee and its pilot. Plus, anything can happen in the air. We can smooth over things later with political deals.
Image But…
Image But there’s a possibility that something could happen to the ship. Please prepare the escape shuttle.
Image Yes…
Image (But that… At worst, it would mean abandoning Ple Twelve…)

Make sure Girard shoots down at least two Ghosts for her secret. Try to focus down the Ghosts and ignore the Banshee for now.

The next event happens when three Ghosts are shot down.

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Image What’s that?

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[Clash plays again]
Image What a noisy show. At least this’ll work out for us.
Image Captain!
Image What do you want, Banagher? If you get in our way, I won’t show you any mercy.
Image Please help us to rescue both Audrey and Marida!
Image Marida too?
Image Your friend is piloting that black Unicorn. They were kind enough to put her through Cyber Newtype reconditioning.
Image It’s just as the informant said… Those Feddies are screwing around!
Image That’s the Sleeves’ disguised freighter! Intercept it immediately!
Image So sorry, Acting Head Carbine. We’re too busy dealing with rampaging robots.
Image We’re doing all we can to stand our ground! You gotta deal with it yourself!
Image Wha…
Image How dare you act so brazenly!
Image Are they really going to let us go?
Image We’ll do something about Marida! Captain, take care of Audrey!
Image …Let’s go. I’ll board the Garuda myself!
Image Are you serious?
Image Once I get in, you’re in command.
Image You’re too old for this crap.

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Image Did they understand?
Image It’ll be fine. It’s the Captain after all.
Image Marida… Forgive me…
[Zinnerman boards the Garuda]

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[Garuda, VIP Room]
Image (The battle isn’t over yet… If this continues, this ship will…)
Image Banagher…
Image Good. It seems this part of the ship hasn’t been damaged yet.
Image Riddhe!?
Image I won’t let you die here. Come with me, Mineva. I will protect you.

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Image They’ve boarded the Garuda! Are you joining the Gundams’ side!?
[Ple Twelve targets the Garencieres]
Image Oh no! You and the Captain should never fight each other!

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Image Ugh! Damn that Marida. She’s so merciless!
Image Let’s retreat for the moment until we hear from the Captain!
[The Garencieres retreats]
Image That ship is supposed to be your home! Have you forgotten about that too!?
Image Stop it, Banagher. If you want to protect that pilot’s “home”, there’s only one thing you can do.

Now that the Garencieres event happened, a secret flag is now triggerable.

SECRET ALERT
Marida Optional #3
After the Garencieres event, have Banagher attack Marida


You’re gonna want to do this anyway for the next step in the secret. But since the topic came up, let’s do the boss dialogues now.

Image This anxiety… If you disappear, will it go away?
Image Shou, you’re gonna help that mobile suit pilot, right?
Image If she’s not acting of her own free will, then I have to help her! I don’t want to kill people if I can help it!

Image Banagher told me the person piloting that thing is one of Audrey’s friends! Let’s stop them, Gorg! We’re already rescuing Audrey, so she wouldn’t be happy if we can’t save her as well!
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Image Somehow, you’re making me feel uneasy! Get out of here!

Image That lion machine! Are you also one of the Gundams’ comrades!?
Image If I use Hell And Heaven, I might be able to remove just the cockpit block, but it would be extremely dangerous! First, we need to disable that machine somehow! If that doesn’t work…

Image You’re with the Gundams! That means you're our enemy!
Image You were on our side until recently, but then you started attacking us out of the blue! Forcing you to do that must be one of Earth’s technologies! If Mardoul gets his hands on that…

Image You may be small, but you’re still a Gundam! All Gundams are enemies!
Image Have you fought us before!? You shouldn’t have had many opportunities to fight beings like us… I heard that your memories were manipulated, but it seems that your experience fighting Zeta is the only thing that remained!

Image Sleeves pilot! Answer the voice calling out to you! If you continue like this, your heart will…
Image I can hear a voice…in my head… It’s tormenting me… If I destroy the Gundams, I’ll be free from this pain!

Image Gundams will take everything from me! I must destroy them before they can take it all! That is my mission!
Image She arbitrarily changes the wills of others and forces them to fight! What the heck is Martha Vist doing!?

Image My enemy is…Gundam! Anyone who gets in my way is the enemy too!
Image Mind control, huh? You’re no different from the Vagans! Sleeves pilot! Just wait a little while longer! I’ll get you out of there!

Image Gah! My head hurts! If only you guys would go away!
Image If it hurts that much, don’t fight! Get out of that machine instead! I’ve got the best music to help clear your head!

Image Don’t stand in front of me! Don’t try to steal my light!
Image Mazinger should be able to withstand the attacks from that black Unicorn! I know it’s terrible to raise a hand against a woman, but please forgive me!

Image That machine makes me feel even more uneasy! It’s taking away my light!
Image I’m not interested in other people’s things! If you’re going to stay on the battlefield, then come at me with everything you’ve got!
Image Don’t think you can defeat Kaiser with memories implanted by someone else!

Image I will carry out my master’s orders. All enemies must disappear!
Image I once got my memories wiped and had things done to me. I don’t want to wish that on anyone else.
Image I agree with Ruri! She may be from Zeon, but that doesn’t mean she’s at fault here!

Image I am Ple Twelve… I will protect my master from the enemy! The light…
Image I’m so angry right now… Memories are important. To think someone would just destroy them like that…
Image That anger comes from kindness… But Yuki, you must not give in to your anger.
Image We’ll stop that machine without destroying it! We should be capable of doing that! Let’s go, Yuki! Falsaber!

Image I am…Ple Twelve… My master is Alberto Vist… I fight to protect the light from the Gundams…
Image No you’re not! You’re Marida! Your Captain is Captain Zinnerman of the Garencieres!
Image I don’t know that person! Don’t trick me, Gundam!

The plot continues when either Ple Twelve’s HP hits 50% (20,300) or you defeat 9 Ghosts.

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Image Haa… Haa… It’s tough to face that many Ghosts and the black Unicorn at the same time…
Image I have to protect it… That’s right… I am…
[Psychoframe noises]
Image Not again! The Unicorn is resonating with Marida’s mobile suit again! What is this!?

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Image Kyaaaaa!
Image W-what the heck was that!?
Image There’s some kind of force field around the Unicorn and Banshee!
Image Light…
Image Huh?
Image The light will save me! I won’t let anyone take it away from me!
Image You’re wrong! That’s not normal! It’s dangerous!
Image GUNDAAAAAAAAM!

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[Garuda, Bridge]
Image The Unicorn and Banshee are resonating with each other, creating a psycho-field…
Image So it’s just like the Axis Shock. At this rate, the Garuda won’t last long. Bring Mineva with you.
Image This is bad!
Image What is?
Image In the guest room…

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[Garuda, Hallway]
Image That shaking just now… I can’t search at my leisure! Where is the Princess!?
Image !
[Zinnerman hides]
Image Seriously now… To think you would do something like this… Ensign Riddhe, do you understand your position?
Image It’s because I understand that I’m doing this. And you know what’ll happen if you kill the son of Ronan Marcenas!
Image Bastard!
Image You can have Banagher and the Unicorn, but I’m taking her with me.
Image !
Image I don’t have time for your one-sided romance. Moreover, you’re not going to impress any women when you’re full of lead.
Image Tch!
Image Ensign Riddhe, the Box’s secret must be kept. Lady Mineva is aware of that. That’s why we need her cooperation.
Image Shut up!
Image Grr!
[Alberto raises his gun]
Image Mineva, you may not realize it right now, but the Unicorn is dangerous. By demonstrating the power of Newtypes, it will turn a century of “prayers” into a “curse”. That’s why…
Image A curse?
Image I don’t have the power to change the world. Even if the world is imperfect, if there’s no way to change it, then I will protect it. That’s why…doing what you’re doing will…
Image !
Image Mineva?
[A flashbang goes off]
Image Gaah!
Image Ahhhh! My eyes! My eyes!
[Zinnerman opens fire]
Image Princess!
Image Zinnerman!
Image Who the hell are you!?
Image We’re leaving. This way!

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Image The Garencieres is coming. We’re escaping from the mobile suit deck.
Image But Marida is still on this ship…
Image She and Banagher are fighting outside! For now, we need to get to safety!
Image Banagher is here!? Understood!
Image (I’m counting on you to take care of Marida, Banagher!)

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Image I’ve finally found the light… I won't let anyone steal it from me!

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Image The same phenomenon is happening again!
Image Ugh… Audrey is… Don’t let yourself be taken over, Unicorn!
Image It’s under his complete control! How can that boy pilot it like this?
Image Hmm? “That boy”...
Image It seems you contained it this time, but who knows when it’ll happen again.
Image I guess so…
Image Everyone, be careful of the Unicorn and Banshee’s psycho fields!

The plot continues when either Ple Twelve’s HP hits 30% (12,180), four turns pass from the last event, or you defeat 12 Ghosts.

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[Alarm]
Image The Unicorn and Banshee’s psycho fields are activating again!

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Image Gaaaaah!
Image The Garuda is…
Image Extensive damage to various parts of the Garuda. Its altitude is gradually decreasing.
Image Is Audrey okay!?
Image Audrey! Captain!

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[Garuda, Hangar]
[Explosions]
Image Ugh… That explosion just now… Zinnerman, are you alright?
Image Ugh… Mari…da…
(Darkened)
Image Zinnerman…
[The wreckage Audrey is standing on starts to give way]
Image Don’t make any sudden moves, Mineva! That’s going to collapse!
Image Riddhe…
Image It’s okay, everything is going to be fine! I’m on my way there now!
Image …No thank you.
Image What are you talking about!? You’re going to fall! Give me your hand, quickly!
Image Riddhe, we’re following different paths.
Image This isn’t the time for that! I’ll protect you! So come here!
Image I am a woman of the “Zabi family”.
Image !
Image I will see with my own eyes the true nature of Laplace’s Box. I have always believed that a distorted world is better than war… But if it only stifles humanity, then…
Image Mineva… What are you talking about?
Image Then perhaps I’ll be committing a grave sin, like my father and grandfather. But even so, I will…
Image Are you planning to take the world on alone!?
Image !
Image Nobody believes the world will change. No one cares about what will happen a century from now, when they’re not around to see it!
Image You don’t believe in anyone, huh…
Image What’s the point in making enemies out of people like that!?
Image I’m not alone.
[Audrey moves to the edge]
Image Where are you going? What are you going to do? You can’t be…
Image Riddhe…
Image Mineva, stop!
Image Farewell. I’ll never forget you.
[Audrey jumps out of the Garuda]
Image MINEVAAAAAAAAAAA!

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[In the Skies Over the Pacific Ocean]
Image (The sky stretches out endlessly… Many lives exist below and above this, and they’re all moving towards the future… That’s why I…)
Image Catch me, Banagher...

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Image That voice!

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Image What’s wrong, Banagher!?
Image I heard it… Audrey is calling me!
Image What are you talking about!? I didn’t hear a voice…
Image Go to her, Banagher!
Image Okay!
Super Robot Wars BX - RX-0
Image Let’s do it, Unicorn!
[If you didn’t activate NT-D before this, it activates now]

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[In the Skies Over the Pacific Ocean]
Image I know… Audrey is over there!
Image !
Image AUDREEEEEEEEEY!
[The Unicorn catches the falling Audrey]
Image Banagher…
Image I heard your voice clearly. It made me so happy. I felt like I finally understood what it was that I was doing here. Because you called out to me.
Image Me too…
[The Garenceiers comes out of the clouds]
Image Princess! Banagher!
(Phone)
Image Flaste…
Image Audrey, go to the Garencieres for now.
Image What about you?
Image If the sensation I felt earlier was real, then Marida will be able to hear me. I will save her. Both Marida and the Captain too. So, just wait here.
Image Banagher, you…
Image Is this alright?
Image Yes!
Image I’m counting on you, Banagher Links.
Image Yeah!

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Image Sorry, I’m back!
Image That face… I guess you saved Audrey.
Image Yes! She’s inside the Garencieres.
Image Really!?
Image Ugh… All of you are trying to steal it!
Image We’ve rescued Audrey! Now we just need to save her!
[X-Rounder sounds]
Image What’s this feeling!?

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Image I thought the Jovians gave up!
Image What should we do? If defending the Garuda is our top priority, then we should destroy the Banshee.
Image But that’s…
Image No. We just need to disable that mech.
Image Flit!?
Image There’s the matter of that psycho field. If we were to carelessly destroy that mech, who knows what kind of phenomena it could create.
Image That mech certainly isn’t normal! I agree with his call!
Image Even though it’s a verbal promise, we need to follow it through. Right, Banagher?
Image Yeah! I’ll bring Marida back to normal!
Image If you’re going to do it, do it quickly! We don’t exactly have a lot of time left!
Image All units, repel the Jovian machines and damage the Banshee as much as you can!
Image But do not destroy it! She may be affected by the Psychoframe, but we still may be able to save her!

Now with Jovians down our neck, the objective is to lower the Banshee below 10% HP (4060) without destroying it. And that brings us to our final secret for the stage.

SECRET ALERT
Marida mandatory #1
After the Audrey event, have Banagher lower the Banshee’s HP below 10%.


Don’t forget you still need to get the boss dialogue between Banagher and Ple Twelve. Also, these Jovians give another opportunity to get Girard those 2 kills she needs.

When there’s 5 enemies left…

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Image Oh come on, there’s still more of them!?
Image But we’ve still got the numbers advantage!
Image (Indeed. Even if they deploy more forces at a time like this…)
Image (Is it to buy time for their retreat? Or…)

Thankfully, there’s only one wave of reinforcements.

The plot continues yet again when the Banshee’s HP drops below the threshold. Of course, I do it with Banagher. Mercy helps avoid any kills, and if you don’t have the Skill stat for it, you can boost it with Setsuna’s Trans-Am Burst (which will also lower Ple Twelve’s stats).

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Image Ugh… Master…
Image Stop it, Marida! Please, come to your senses!
Image …Your voice gives me a headache!
Image Your head hurts because your true self is resisting!
Image I don’t know what you’re talking about!

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Image MARIDAAAAAAAAAA!
Image !
Image Captain!?
Image There’s someone on the deck!
Image Are you out of your mind, old man!? You’re going to die!

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Image Ugh… Just hold on…
[He moves a few squares up]
Image I’m coming to you right now…
Image That man…
Image Is he trying to help the Banshee’s pilot?
Image Your voice also gives me a headache! Whyyyyyyyy!?

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Image Ugh…
Image Captain!

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Image Guh… I still have to tell her…
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Image Setsuna, what are you doing!?
Image That man wants dialogue. So I will…

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Image Just like at Palau…
Image Please, reach out to Marida’s heart! This light will deliver your voice to her!
Image Alright! Listen up, Marida! It’s me, Zinnerman!
Image What the… Zinnerman… Master…? This light inside me…

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[???]
Image This is my daughter… Her name is Marie… If she was alive, she would be around your age…
(???. Darkened)
Image Master… My master…
Image Marida, come back with me! It’ll all be like it used to be!
(Back to normal)
Image You… You…are…
Image Ugh… The light… I can’t see the light!
Image How can you understand anything just by piloting a machine!?
Image !?
Image Open the hatch and come out, Marida! Let’s go back to space together!
Image Aaaaaa…
Image Come with me! Don’t leave me alone!
Image Ugh…

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Image Mas…ter… Cap…tain…
(Darkened. Name is back to Marida)
[The Banshee shuts down]
Image Marida!

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[The Banshee leaves the battle]
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Image Welcome home, Marida…
Image Captain… Marida…
Image With this, we’ve saved another life.
Image (They care about people, just like us… Those are the Sleeves… People from Zeon…)
Image The light from the GN Particles have disappeared… What the hell was that?
Image Aaaa… The readings from the Banshee… They took my Ple Twelve…
Image We’ve completed retrieving the Sleeves! All that’s left is to wipe out all the remaining mechs!
Image Captain, I’m bringing you and Marida to one of our ships!
Image Alright…

Now all that’s left is to defeat the remaining Jovian grunts.

The map is over when all enemies have been defeated.

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Image Looks like it’s finally over…
Image Is the Garuda okay?
Image Um… It looks pretty badly damaged, but it’s able to keep flying.
Image Then there’s no need to stay here any longer. Captain Zinnerman, I would like to meet up with your ship later. Please contact--
[Alarm]
Image Boson Particles in this airspace are increasing! Something is Boson Jumping in!

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Image What a touching fight! But to keep fighting amongst yourselves, it just shows how evil you Earthlings are!
Image You were waiting for us to get tired? That’s smarter than your usual way of fighting!
Image It’s finally over! I’m not going to let you chumps ruin the moment!
Image Everyone, be careful! They probably still have a trump card!
Image You’re right about that! The whole reason I have you still be here is to deliver the fatal blow with these!
Image Fire the Phase Transition missiles!

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Image What are those!?
Image We were originally saving these for the Federation’s larger ships, but we’ve decided to use them to defeat the evil Earthling’s Phase Transition weapons, since they pose the greatest threat!
Image What the heck!?
Image There’s no point in trying to run. These Phase Transition guided missiles will continue to pursue your ship no matter where you go! Farewell, Earthlings! Ahahahahahaha!

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Image He even explained his plan with such pride! It pisses me off!
Image This is bad. One of them is even targeting the Garencieres!
Image We don’t have time for this! I’ll knock down every one of them!
Image Don’t. If you do, even if it doesn’t cause a Phase Transition, the explosion will still cause damage to the surface.
Image Dammit, so they thought that far ahead!
Image What should we do!? Should we do a short distance Fold despite the risks!?
Image Maybe we should hide upstairs?
Image Upstairs…
Image You mean space!?
Image That way, we can limit the impact to the surface!
Image Don’t be so rash!
Image No, that’s actually our only option.
Image Agreed. All ships, we will now break through the atmosphere with the Garencieres and rise into space!
Image As for the Goraon and the Gran Garan, follow the Ptolemy and Macross closely! Calculations suggest both ships should be able to reach space!
Image I trust your judgement.
Image Good grief. Our tactical forecaster’s ideas are as bold as ever!
Image So I’m finally going into space… I can’t help but be excited!
Image All units, return immediately! All ships, get ready!

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[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Bridge]
Image Ugh… Breaking through the atmosphere with Trans-Am is really heavy…
Image Are the other ships keeping up?
Image They’re doing fine! There’s no problem with towing the Goraon either!
Image The enemy’s guided missiles are still coming after us!
Image Can we outrun them?
(Phone)
Image For now, we just have to hope for the best!
[Alarm]
Image The Garencieres’ speed is decreasing! It’s moving away from the planned ascent line!
Image What!?

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image What happened!?
Image There’s a problem with the engine! It’s not outputting any power!
(Phone)
Image Everything was going so well, I guess it was greedy of me to think it would all work out in the end!
(Phone)
Image Looks like we’ll have to give up on the Zeon ship.
Image Audrey is still on that ship.
Image If we try to force our way in to help them, we might get dragged down as well. Plus, if the rumors about Laplace’s Box are true, we’d be getting rid of one of the Earth’s Sphere’s greatest worries by letting them fall here.
Image What should we do, Yurika!?
Image The Ptolemaios has its hands full with the Goraon and the Gran Garan… But the Nadesico and Diva just don’t have enough thrust…
[Alarm]
Image What is it this time!?
Image Federal ship sighted on our course! It’s the Nahel Argama!

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[Nahel Argama, Bridge]
Image XO Liam, what’s the situation?
Image The target has separated from the Garuda and is ascending. However, it appears to lack sufficient thrust.
Image The Garencieres… A disguised cargo freighter that’s part of the Sleeves… They’ve been shadowing us ever since Industrial 7. Are you sure about this?
Image This is the perfect opportunity to get revenge for everything they’ve done.
Image Captain…
[Clash starts to play again]
Image But this is a special occasion! Launch the tether cables at the target! Have our ship pull them up!
Image Roger!
Image For better or for worse, this is a direct order from Commander Bright! Plus, we finally have something to do! Regardless of what that is.
Image (Come back to space, Banagher!)

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[Garencieres, Bridge]
Image What the hell is that ship we’ve been chasing doing?
Image That ship isn’t working for the Federation or Zeon. If we can reach it, it might open a path for us.
Image But Princess…
[Alarm]
Image Oh no! Our altitude is dropping, so we can’t reach the cable!
Image Can’t we do something about this!?
Image Easier said than done!
[Collision sounds]
Image What was that!?
Image It’s the Unicorn! Banagher has gone topside to grab the cable!
(Phone)
Image Banagher!

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image Stop being reckless, Banagher! Your mech will be torn apart!
Image If I let go of the wire now, the Garencieres will get caught up in the explosion! There’s no way I can let that happen!
(Phone)
Image Banagher…
Image Stupid kid. If you could just save that Audrey girl and get away, we’d be done with this.
Image …Banagher knows that.
Image Boy?
Image There are people there who, just like me, fought to protect each other. That’s why he and his Gundam are over there!

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[Atmosphere]
Image Ugh… Just a little bit more… Hold on, Unicorn!
Image That’s enough, Banagher! Just take the Princess and escape!
(Phone)
Image It’s alright… I can do this… I can do this!
[Gundam thrust noises]
Image Yes! It’s possible with our Gundams!
[The AGE-3 grabs the wire and the Unicorn]
Image The AGE-3!
Image Ugh…
Image Kio, why are you…
Image I saw…those Zeon guys fighting…That’s why, right now…
Image Kio…
[Psychoframe sounds]
Image He’s just like you… He’s following his heart.
(???. Darkened)
Image I’m counting on you and the Captain, Banagher…
(???. Darkened)
Image Those voices…
[GN Reactor sounds]
Image A green light…
Image It’s a high concentration of GN Particles… It can’t be!
Image I’ve activated the Raiser System! Now the three of us will work together!
Image The Raiser System… You shouldn’t have that many particles left, Setsuna!
Image If it runs out of GN Particles, your mech will stop moving!
Image But I still have to do it! The potential of humanity lies beyond this wall!
Image That’s right… You are the Beast of Possibility…
Image You are the savior that will save us all…
Image You can become the light that illuminates everything!
Super Robot Wars BX - UNICORN (Long)
Image Open the way for us! GUNDAAAAAAAAAM!

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[Nahel Arganm, Bridge]
Image Am… Am I dreaming…?
Image An aurora in space?
Image No, it’s more like…
Image The bridge that’s connecting Banagher’s Gundam to this ship…
Image It’s a rainbow…

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[Ra Cailum, Bridge]
Image It’s just like when Char dropped Axis…
Image Yeah. The light that enveloped Amuro and Axis… The shining light of human kindness.
Image (But, unlike back then, I feel something other than kindness. Do you know anything, Amuro?)

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[Garuda, Hangar]
Image That’s not the same light that almost destroyed the Garuda earlier. What is it?
Image The RX-0 doesn’t have that kind of feature!
Image Firstly, let’s contact the nearby Ra Cailum. There’s no telling when this plane will fall out of the sky.
Image Y-yes!
Image And that man… Is this part of Cardeas Vist’s plan? In that case, then the Banshee is also…

Image Gun…dam…
Image You took everything from me… That abominable power…

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[Azadistan, Office]
Image Celestial Being is over there?
Image Probably… They must have been at the Axis Shock too…
Image But even after witnessing such a miracle, the world didn’t change.
Image That’s why we must show the world again and again the strength and kindness of the human heart.
Image …I’m going to get in touch with them through Klaus. We have to get Commander Frederick Algreus to stand on the stage once more.

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[Quantum Brainwave Blocking Facility, Guest Room]
Image (That light… They must be fighting over there… For a moment, they were…)
Image Louise, I…
Image You want to go back into space?
(Louise Halevy. Gundam 00. CV: Chiwa Saitō)
Image …Yeah. I’m sure there’s something I can do. So…
Image Go for it. I’ll be fine here…
Image I’m going. To protect the world…and you.
Image Hehe. Be careful… I’ll be waiting right here…
Image Yeah. I’ll definitely come back, Louise.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Thank you for your help, Captain Otto. Thanks to you, we were able to make it to space without losing anyone.
Image On behalf of everyone in BX, let me offer you our thanks.
Image It’s nothing. I was just doing what was expected of me. I don’t need your gratitude. Besides, we’re both federal soldiers. And we’ve fought together once before.
Image Ahaha. That’s right.
Image Um… There was one thing I was curious about. How did you know we were coming up here? Does Londo Bell know something we don’t?
Image It’s just the insight of a Captain with years of battle experience.
Image We simply followed Commander Bright’s orders and headed here.
Image Captain Bright’s orders?
Image *Ahem* Yes, it was thanks to Commander Bright’s swift and flexible response that we were able to rush to the rescue.
Image I see… He saved us again, just like in Rostroulan.
Image However, this time, we wouldn’t have been able to rescue you just by rushing to the scene.
Image It was that mysterious phenomenon that emanated from those three Gundams.
Image From what I saw in the video feed, it looks very similar to the Axis Shock.
Image I sensed a strong power, different from Aura, coming from their mechs.
Image Sumeragi, could you please tell us your opinion on the matter? Setsuna seemed confident that he could recreate that phenomenon with the Trans-Am Burst.
Image It may sound like an Innovator’s instinct, but something similar happened once before. As mentioned before, it was the Axis Shock.
Image The Axis Shock!? So you were…
Image Yes. At that time too, Setsuna was trying to expand the area of shared consciousness and connect people’s wills. The light that was emitted by Amuro Ray’s Gundam was delivered to the aliens, the Zentradi, as well.
Image Are you saying that connecting the minds of the Zentradi is what intensified that phenomenon?
Image So what happened this time was a result of some sort of resonance between people’s wills and the Psychoframe?
Image I heard that the Psychoframe was officially shelved because the technology was far too unknown. You can’t say for sure that sort of thing wouldn’t happen again.
Image The unknown is just that. Just like the AGE System.
Image Maybe what just happened had something to do with Kio’s AGE-3.
Image But, even if we wanted to recreate it, we can’t because something’s gone wrong with the 00 Raiser’s particle dispersal system.
Image Is Setsuna unable to use his mech?
Image The effects of using the Trans-Am Burst, which wasn’t intended to be used with Particle Condensers, is now apparent. It’ll be fine for normal combat, but the Trans-Am Burst is now all but impossible to use.
Image If you force it, it could destroy the entire mech.
Image In any case, we were saved thanks to Setsuna, so let’s not worry about it!
Image What are we going to do with the Garencieres? Unlike Ranvel, I feel uneasy letting them move about the ship.
Image They offered to become our prisoners. The only condition was that we treat and cure Marida Cruz’s “adjustments” and its aftereffects.
Image Are the aftereffects that severe?
Image In addition to the memory manipulation caused by medication, fighting in a unit that used NT-D seems to have left her in a bad state, both physically and mentally. That’s why we’re going to send her to SMS’ medical experts.
Image Even if she was an enemy, she wasn’t fighting in the black Unicorn out of her own free will. Can I ask you a favor, Captain Jeffrey?
Image I know, former Commander Asuno. I will proceed with preparations for treatment.
Image Thanks.
Image (Former Commander Asuno… I thought you’d be annoyed about the Vagans, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.)
Image (Kio helped out the Garencieres… Maybe he has some thoughts about it.)
Image For now, with Marida Cruz receiving treatment, we can avoid any unnecessary conflict with the Garencieres.
Image Even so, it was only because of her suggestion that they made the offer.
Image Audrey Burne… Or rather, Mineva Zabi…

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image It’s so good to see you again, Audrey!
[Churull tackle hugs Audrey]
Image Churull!?
Image I heard you were coming here, so I asked her to come with me.
Image What about you, Banagher?
Image I heard that you stayed with these guys after you came down to Earth.
Image Heh. Somehow, we ended up together again.
Image …Everyone, I am…
Image You don’t need to apologize for the fact that you kept your Zeon Princess-ness a secret.
Image But…
Image Being in a position of authority means a lot of different things. Right?
Image Whoa! It sounds so much deeper when Prince Jojo says it.
Image Stop it, Window. I’m still confused about the whole thing.
Image Jojo is a prince?
Image Let’s talk about that later.
Image Anyway, you’ll always be Audrey to us. Please remember that.
Image Yes.

Image Everyone looks so happy…
Image The ones who protected their smiles were Banagher, Setsuna, and you.
Image That’s right! You were our saviors back then.
Image I see… In that case, I’m happy too.
Image We got through that whole situation without a single casualty. It should have been impossible. What do you think about that, Captain Girard?
Image …Who knows? At the very least, miracles are always possible.
Image Be realistic.
Image That is realistic.
Image But it’s because we're in reality that sometimes things happen beyond our wildest imagination. It’s because we have the will to keep living. Wouldn’t that be called a miracle?
Image Everyone has their own way of thinking…
Image Are you alright, Girard? You look a bit worried.
Image I’m fine. So, you’re here too, huh? Did you go out of your way to come see me?
Image Is that so? Captain Yurika’s gonna get jealous again.
Image Y-Yurika has nothing to do with this! This is the first time we’ve been able to meet since Luna Base, so I thought I’d say hello and thank you…
Image You want to thank me? Heh… How’s your cooking coming along?
Image Very well! I’ve improved my skills since last time!
Image A~KI~TO~! What, are you going to give her a home-cooked meal as thanks!?
Image Y-Yurika, when did you get here!?
Image I always know where you are, Akito!
Image It’s an ability that puts X-Rounders to shame…
Image Don’t worry about anything, Captain. I’ll be returning to Luna Base shortly.
Image Eh? You’re going home already? I still haven’t thanked you for helping out Akito on the moon, or for helping us out just now.
Image Who are you and what have you done with Yurika!?
Image That was that, and this is this!
Image Heh. Sorry, but I need to report my mission in person. This mission was half success, half failure.
Image In the end, we couldn’t have protected the Garuda on our own.
Image It seems that way. I hope that the report of that Axis Shock-like thing will keep the Base Commander in a good mood.
Image Axis Shock-like thing, huh…
Image Is something wrong, Knight Gundam?
Image No… It’s nothing…
Image (Setsuna, Kio, Banagher… You displayed the power of your Gundams. As a Gundam, do I also have that kind of power…)

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[???]
Image Is this footage accurate?
Image Yes. It is as you see it.
Image I see… I see… You have my thanks, Divoti.
Image There’s no need to thank me. I have my own intentions.
Image I’m well aware of that. I’ll be happy to go along with your plan.
Image Father… Please watch over me. This will be the fight of my life!

After completing this stage, the following Tacticians unlock their second bonuses.
  • Flit: Attack power +5/10/15% against Vagans
  • Ceila: Attack power +5/10/15% against Aura Machines
  • Maria: Attack power +5/10/15% against Jaaku Beasts
  • Yurika: Attack power +5/10/15% against Jovians
  • Yuuki: Attack power +5/10/15% when using an attack that hits both enemies in a pair
  • Ozma: Attack power +5/10/15% against Vajra
  • Jeffrey: Ranged attack power +10%
  • Falsaber: Attack power +5/10/15% against Destrook
Otto also becomes selectable as a Tactician. His first bonus is Embark/Recover Rate +40/60/80%, much like the other ship Captains.

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Welcome to the halfway point of the LP!

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Squad time. Mandatory deployments this time are Banagher, Setsuna, Kio, and Knight Gundam. We’ve got 17 deployment slots, consisting of Jojo/Hilmuka, Lockon/Michael, Ozma/ChoRyuJin, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Alex/Zeta, Youta/Sayaka, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, Allelujah/Seric, Gorg/Volfogg, Obright/Slarzen, Alto/Klan, Shou/Marvel, Guy/Nie, and Akito/Akatsuki. The Tactician is Knight Alex, as required for a secret. Aestis are in their 0G Frames since we’re in space.

Last time, we saved Mineva and Marida from the clutches of the Vist Foundation and escaped into space to outrun some missiles.

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[Orbit Base, Main Order Room]
Image Welcome to Orbit Base!
Image Ushi! Everyone at GGG! It’s been a while!
Image I’m really happy to see you all again!
Image Oh! I’ve missed y’all too!
[She goes in for a big hug]
Image Ah…
Image S-Swan, that hurts…
Image You all did a great job protecting Orbit Base while I was away.
Image What’s there to worry about? With Orbit Base’s defenses, it doesn’t matter who shows up!
Image This is the first time I’ve seen it in person. This base really is worthy of being a fortress for Earth’s defenses.
Image But the base has a weird shape. It looks like an ancient space station…
Image The four division fleets that make up this base are the reason for its appearance.
Image Division fleets… What’s that?
Image As the name suggests, they’re basically mobile defense ships that can separate from this base and operate independently.
Image The high-speed transfer ship, Izanagi. The all-purpose battleship, Kanayago. The multi-dimensional command center, Susanoo. And the all-encompassing catamaran repair ship, Amaterasu. One of the Orbit Base’s key features is that we can use these ships as needed.
Image I heard that the G Stone was used to help develop them, but I’d imagine they must have been difficult to design.
Image Yeah. It was a bit…
Image Since I was involved, it was a piece of cake!
(???. Darkened)
Image Huh?
Image YAAAAAAHOOOOOOOO!
(Raiga Shishioh. GaoGaiGar. CV: Kenichi Ogata)
[Raiga is zooming around the room on a rocket hoverboard]
Image I-is that a flying skateboard!?
Image Who’s that flashy old man!?
Image Listen up! I’m…
[He flies into a wall]
Image Geh!
Image I thought you were elsewhere, but you were just waiting outside, bro! Can’t you just come out normally!?
Image You said “bro”…
Image How dare you raise your hand against your older brother! This time, I’ll sock you with a Raiga Uppercut!
Image I’m not going to just take my brother’s weak punches!
Image Good grief… You’re the same as ever, Uncle Raiga.
Image Hehe. Seriously.
Image You said Uncle Raiga, so that means he’s your…
Image Yes. He’s Dr. Raiga Shishioh, Reo’s older brother.
Image Therefore, he’s my uncle.
Image I remember! He’s the guy who made Mic!
Image Oh, did he tell you that? That’s right! I’m the one who made that masterpiece, Mic Sounders!
Image What are you talking about? It was a joint effort with Stallion.
Image No, it’s fine. Raiga was the main developer.
(Stallion White. GaoGaiGar. CV: Mitsuo Iwata)
Image Furthermore, we’ve decided to have Dr. Raiga accompany BX from now on.
Image What!? I refuse to accept that!
Image I doubt Reo can properly maintain Mic. But since I’m here now, just leave general maintenance to me. Unlike my younger brother, I’ll make sure everything turns out properly.
Image What do you mean “properly”!? If I leave it to you, you’ll add some random features without telling anyone!
Image So what!? I guess we really need to settle this once and for all!
Image They’ve started fighting again…
Image No need to worry. Just think of it as them deepening their friendship. With both of them with BX, I’m sure you’ll be stronger than ever.
Image The more they fight, the closer they become. Um…
Image I almost forgot to introduce him. This is Stallion White, head of GGG’s research and development department.
Image By the way, he’s my brother.
Image Now that you mention it, you do kinda look alike.
Image You’re Falsaber’s current fusion partner, yes? Nice to meet you.
Image I am. Nice to meet you too!
Image Look at you, brimming with confidence. Very different from last time we met.
Image You think so? I’ve experienced a lot since then. Not all good things either. But it reminded me of everyone who’s willing to fight alongside me.
Image Ehehe…
Image Quit trying to act so cool!
Image I wasn’t trying to!
Image (...I know. Youta’s growing bit by bit. Maybe one day, he’ll catch up to him.)
Image (No. I wouldn’t put it like that.)
Image (Oh?)
Image (Youta is Youta. He’s following a different path than he did. And I feel like he’s close to the end of that path.)
Image (Those are words only someone closely watching him can say.)
Image What’re you guys whispering about?
Image Just an old story.
Image An old story?
Image Hey Yuki. Why don’t we get lunch together again?
Image All of us together!?
Image Yes! We’ve only done it once before!
Image Relieving fatigue from the constant battles with a meal… I like it! But if you’re going to relax, shouldn’t we pull out all the stops?
Image Chief Taiga?

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[Nahel Argama, Hallway]
Image WELCOME BACK, BANAGHER! WELCOME BACK, BANAGHER!
Image Welcome back, Banagher… I’m so glad you’re safe…
Image Likewise, Micott and Takuya.
Image We lucked out. Somehow, we avoided fighting any Vagans.
Image You’ve been stuck in space on your own for over a month. What are those big wigs thinking?
Image They’ve learned about the existence of Laplace’s Box. I’d doubt the higher ups want them to get in touch with the outside world. That’s why they had to go through a third party.
Image I was shocked to hear that Banagher was with you guys.
Image I was shocked to be rescued by someone we helped in the past.
Image And now, here we are, meeting again like this. Coincidences are scary…
Image There’s a saying that’s something like “even brushing shoulders creates a lifelong bond”. Maybe this isn’t a coincidence.
Image You never know how things will turn out. I completely understand that feeling.
Image Yeah… Right now, it’s not just the Federation that’s here, but people from multiple different groups.
Image …There’s even some Neo Zeon guys here too.
Image !
Image Hey, Micott…
Image What were you doing on Earth? What was so important that only you could do it?
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Image Stop it, Micott. Audrey is…
Image It’s fine, Banagher.
Image Audrey…
Image Micott, just like you’re thinking, I was unable to accomplish anything on Earth. But even now… No. Especially now, I’m trying to focus on what I need to do.
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Image But it wasn’t all in vain.
Image Leon?
Image There are always things people can’t compromise on, especially when it comes to matters of life and death.
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Image But here, people who were fighting with their lives on the line have gathered together, each person swallowing their own fear. Do you think that means nothing?
Image …Alright. Mineva… I’ll be watching you closely as you work towards doing “what you need to do”.
Image Okay.
Image (Heh… Looks like the heavy atmosphere is disappearing.)
Image (Nice assist, Leon.)
Image (Well, I was getting concerned. Some people get so hung up on the dead that they lose sight of what’s going on around them. I don’t want that to happen.)
Image (Such as…your deceased sister and her fiance…)
Image Ah! There you are, Audrey!
Image Churull and Doris…
Image Who are those kids?
Image My…friends.
Image Hmmm…
Image Please don’t disappear like that. I was worried.
Image My apologies. I just had something to discuss with the people on this ship. What’s all the rush about?
Image Oh yeah. We came to invite all of you.
Image Invite us to what?
Image Why, the First Star Contest of course!

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[Orbit Base, Contest Venue]
Image Ladies and Gentlemen! The Nadesico is proud to present the “Tomorrow’s Captain Is You!” contest! To kick things off is the cute pilot with the glasses, Hikaru Amano!
Image Hey everyone! How are you all doing!?
[Cheering]

Image I heard from Chief Taiga that this was supposed to be a party to entertain and to have the pilots socialize with each other…
Image How did this turn into a contest to choose the next Captain of the Nadesico?
Image When we decided to produce this event, things just ended up this way. Well, it’s just being the Captain for a single day, so nothing should really happen.
Image It seems like everyone is free to tackle the contest however they like. Let’s just forget about our daily troubles and have some fun.
Image (Actually, from what I heard, this is supposed to choose the next permanent Captain…)

Image Shou, this party venue is massive!
Image It’s big… Isn’t it too big?
Image It’s so that we can enjoy the party too!
Image You can’t just leave us out of it.
Image Waha! Everyone’s here!
Image Apparently, this hall is directly connected to the hangar.
Image Great. Now you can have fun too, Gorg!
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Image Amazing! A venue that can accommodate Super AI robots is an idea only GGG could come up with!
Image Now we can see how alien robots behave in a place like this!
Image Tom, you’re never going to change…
Image Even if we’re from different places, we’re all kinda similar…

Image There’s so much delicious looking food! Where should I start!?
Image Hehe. Don’t be in such a hurry. There’s plenty for everyone.
Image Dame Sumeragi, would you like a drink?
Image Sorry. I’ve quit drinking. You see, drinking too much alcohol dulls your thinking…
Image Ah. I guess movies are just movies after all. Your movie counterpart is a character who drinks lots of alcohol, so I assumed the real life version would be the same.
Image Wasn’t the Captain a man in that flick? Even when I do drink, I don’t drink that much.
Image In an interview with the director, he said that the characters were created based on testimonials from people who were related to the events…
Image (Billy probably provided that information… I’m so ashamed of myself back then…)

Image Oh, what a beautiful picture.
Image Do you like paintings, Maria?
Image Yes. My dad is a painter. That painting exudes warmth… Who would have thought there’d be something like that on Orbit Base.
Image That one is owned by our Captain. Or rather, I should say she painted it herself.
Image Captain Natora did that?
Image H-how did you know that!?
Image After you retire to your quarters, I would sometimes find oil based paint on your shoes. And, although the signature reads a different name, it’s your handwriting. With these facts, there’s only one natural conclusion.
Image That’s amazing… I’d love to have you guest teach one of our art classes.
Image N-no… I did have some teaching in art, and sometimes when I was feeling down, I would paint to calm myself… But I’m not at the level where I can teach others!
Image I’m no expert when it comes to art, but I can somehow sense the feelings that are put into this painting. Have more confidence, Captain.
Image Seric…
Image Captain Natora, a Captain must always be confident and calm. That way, no matter what happens, you won’t be shaken.

Image The next contestant has just joined the stage! Supporting her Captain in silence, she’s more than a reliable XO! Her name is Liam Borrinea!

Image *Spit take*
Image Ah! Captain! You spat tea all over me!
Image *Coughing*
Image Are you alright, Captain Otto? You seem quite shaken.
Image N-no. I wasn’t surprised. I just choked on my tea… Yes. Choking.
Image A-alright…
Image (W-why would XO Liam be in this contest?)

Image Without my knowledge, the crew of my ship signed me up for this. But, now that I’m here, I can’t just give up. I am a soldier after all.
Image That XO seems like an honest person.
Image (There’s a limit to being too serious…)
Image (If by some chance she won, the name “Captain Liam” would go from being a joke to reality…)

Image Hey, aren’t you going to join in the contest, Lorelei?
Image Me?
Image Yes! If you joined, you’d definitely win!
Image Hmm… I’d rather not. Because I’ve already decided who my First Star is.
Image Who?
Image But I won’t tell you who that is! Ahahahahaha!
[Lorelei runs off]
Image Wait up, Lorelei! Tell me who!
[Shiro runs after her]
Image It’s so refreshing to see innocent flirting like that.
Image (I wonder how Hana is doing…)

Image Alto, it looks like Lieutenant Canaria gave you permission after all.
Image It’s a special event, so she didn’t mind me taking her here in a wheelchair.
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(Darkened)
Image She’s been close to waking up before, so maybe some new stimuli could have a positive effect.
Image Well, if she found out that she missed out on an event like this, I can only imagine the verbal barrage I’d be getting…
Image You got that right. I wouldn’t be surprised if she caught the festival scent and suddenly woke up.
Image “Listen to my song!” Right?
Image Okay, this is an order from your Captain. Alto, you’re to guard Sheryl Nome for the rest of the day.
Image Is that such a big deal?
Image Yes. You’d be escorting the Galactic Fairy as her knight.
Image !
Image Get to it. This isn’t a service we normally offer.
Image Roger! Lieutenant Alto Saotome is now on duty!
[Alto wheels Sheryl off]
Image Aren’t you the cool one, Captain Ozma.
Image He’s been forced to fight the Vajra and it’s exhausted him. He needs help getting some R&R.
Image Yes…
Image (Besides… If Ranka was here, she’d have him do the same thing…)
Image Speaking of things that are bothering me, Aisha, are you doing alright?
Image Huh? Me?
Image You’ve been helping WSO do repair work on the YF-30, so you haven’t had much time off, right?
Image I guess. I know I’m pushing myself, but it’s better to get it fixed as soon as possible.
Image In that case, why don’t you get your own knight to escort you too? It’d be a great opportunity to stretch your wings.
Image Huh?
Image That’s a great idea! You know, I’ve been exhausted lately. Ah, I wonder if there was a knight somewhere here who could help me forget the fatigue of work? Preferably a test pilot of some kind~
Image Listen here…

Image The next contestant is here! She’s a super idol who’s even made it to the top of the galactic music charts! Here comes Mina Forte!
Image Wow! Thanks for all the support. I get nervous on stages like this. Hello everyone. I’m Mina Forte.

Image Oh, Mina is here too.
Image Let’s watch her, Aisha.
Image Huh?
Image It’s a big day for our family. Besides, Mina’s songs always help us relax, right?
Image Hehehe… You got that right. My lovely daughter is doing great things. I have to be sure to record every second!
Image (I wish you’d be a little more considerate, but you’re Leon through and through…)
Image Good grief… Their knight is just as bad as ours.
Image But they’re both doing a good job.

Image This is for the people near and far who taught me some very important things. And this is also for all the people who continue to support me!
[Cheering]
Super Robot Wars BX - Planet Cradle

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[Orbit Base, Cafeteria]
Image Now it’s Mina’s singing. Seems they’re all having a great time over there.
Image This place is lively in a different sense, though. But it’s nice to have your help. Didn’t you want to join the party?
Image It’s a bad habit that’s been instilled in me since long ago. Or something like that. Besides, shouldn’t I be asking you the same thing?
Image My main job is supposed to be a chef. I thought that it would be a good experience to work in the kitchen of an event like this. But, as you can see, I’m only allowed to do things like washing dishes or simple food prep.
Image (You still seem to be having fun, Akito…)
Image Hey, I know this isn’t something you’d want to be asked, but can I ask you something?
Image Shoot.
Image How have you been able to fight this much just on a single promise to your father? I know I shouldn’t be saying this, but fighting isn’t normal at all.
Image I think I just admired my dad’s way of life.
Image Your father was a soldier, right?
Image At home, he was a bit of a klutz and he couldn’t stand up to my mom, but at work, he was completely different. Of course he didn’t say much about it, but he was honest and bright… And he spoke with kind eyes…
Image …So you want to become a great man like him and protect people?
Image Yes. At the very least, I want to remember the last promise I made with him. A promise to “protect my family”.
Image He must have been a good father. I never knew him, but maybe my own father was a hard working man, just like yours.
Image Is your dad…
Image When I was living in the Utopia Colony, a temporary settlement on Mars, both he and my mom died in an accident. Oh, don’t offer me any condolences. I don’t really like that sort of thing.
Image Alright.
Image But thank you for telling me about him. I think I understand a little bit more about why you’ve been fighting this much. A promise, huh…
Image (That’s right… I’ve fought this whole time with my promise to Dad in my heart… But now…it’s also for her…)
[Door opens]
Image You two seem to be having fun.
Image But working too much isn’t good for you. That’s enough kitchen work. Come out and enjoy the party.
Image I appreciate your concern, but I can’t leave with all this work that needs to be done.
Image Don’t worry. We have your replacement ready.
Image Huh?
Image Grrrr… Why do I have to do this?
Image Give it up, Boss.
Image We didn’t pay the Kurogane Inn’s fee, so we have no right to refuse.
Image Hey, don’t mess with me! I may steal, but I don’t skim money! I don’t need to do this!
Image Oh? Didn’t you say that you would be happy to do me a favor?
Image Ugh… I did, didn’t I…
Image Window’s helping out too?
Image That’s just how it is. It’ll keep you out of the busy kitchen at least.
Image Are you sure? They seem pretty unwilling…
Image Stop it! I’m going to eat my fill of delicious food! I can’t afford to work in a place like this!
Image You’re so unfair! Same with us!
Image Oh dear. Looks like there’s no way around it.
Image Teachers, if you would!
Image Teachers?
Super Robot Wars BX - ETERNAL SOLDIERS
Image Sorry, but it’s gonna get a bit messy.
Image Geh!?
Image Once we accept a job, we see it through to the end.
Image No matter what. We’re professionals, right?
Image GEH!
Image And there you have it. Akito and Youta, just go enjoy the party and don’t worry about anything here.
Image Hehe. You’d better hurry up. You don’t want to get caught in any crossfire, right?
Image A-alright… I’ll do just that.
Image I’ll pray for your safety.

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[Orbit Base, Contest Venue]
Image In the name of Raijin-Oh…
Image I’ll punish you!
Image And that concludes the performance of Pretty Guardian Lovely Aiko, performed by the girls of the Earth Defense Class!
(TL Note: Sailor Moon reference)
[Cheering]
Image A warrior in a sailor uniform… That sounds kinda familiar…
Image Hey Youta. Are you done helping out the kitchen?
Image I am. Or rather…
Image More importantly, this is a contest to find a Captain, but there are acts with multiple people in them. It’s crazy
Image It’s more than wanting to be a Captain. Everyone is just enjoying the party. Dad is also having a rare burst of energy over there…

Image His father, Asemu, died when he was still a toddler, and he’s forced to live apart from his mother, Romary. It’s so painful… Despite that, he’s grown into a fine grandson! Uuuuuu…
(TL Note: Drunk crying)
Image I know! I know! Kio is so polite and well mannered! Compared to that, the problem kids in my class are…
Image You two must be worried about a lot of things on a daily basis. I hope you can express your feelings to each other today.
Image Captain Jeffrey! You’re as generous as you look!

Image It’s probably best not to get too close to them…
Image But a party this big… It reminds me of the Prince’s birthday celebrations held in the Vorder Kingdom a long time ago.
Image Were they really that amazing?
Image It was more than just a party. It was a national holiday.
(Smion. Galient. CV: Masaharu Satou)
(TL Note: Yes, this is his first time speaking, despite being Slarzen’s co-pilot. Yes, it’s spelt Smion, not Simon.)
Image The joy on the faces of the King and Queen is still burned into my memory.
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Image Don’t worry, Sir Jojo. If your mother is still alive, we will meet her someday.
Image You’re right… Thank you, Knight Alex.

Image The contest is halfway over, and the atmosphere is still going strong! Here comes a young princess who carries the hopes of her vassals as she fights on! It’s Princess Elle Humm!
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Image What!?
Image Lady Elle, aren’t you already a Captain!?
Image In the first place, I didn’t think she was the type to come to these kinds of events.
Image That’s true, but…
Image (There’s a reason why Lady Elle is here…)
Image Princess Elle… How absolutely beautiful…

Image Tolstoy is watching me…
Image Well, Princess Elle has strong spiritual powers. I hear you have the ability to predict the future. Can you show us?
Image Yes…
[Psychic noises]
Image Two… Two great stars collide… Save the young star, for one will shatter… Stars are destined to fall… That is the fate of the stars that we carry. There is no escaping it…

Image That’s an ominous prediction…
Image It may have something to do with someone’s destiny…
Image A star being shattered…
Image Someone will die in battle… That sort of thing happens in war.
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Image But it was decided that BX will…
Image Wait, WHAT!?

Image I’m Yuki Hiiragi! I’m here with my friend, Wendy!
Image Uh… Why me… And why am I dressed like this…
Image That’s a pretty sexy outfit, but it’s a tad bit…
Image Yes, they’re some of ours.
Image And we’re wearing their clothes instead.
Image It’s a bit tight… We have different body types…

Image She really went and did it…
Image W-Wendy…
Image I’d bet Hurricane pressured them into this… I’d also bet all the boys their age are getting an eyeful.
[Falsaber starts moving]
Image W-what!?
Image Yuki… You can’t look like that!
Image Calm down, Falsaber!
Image If you do that, the stage will be ruined!
Image Falsaber, you…

Image It’s getting noisy over there~
Image Y-yeah… More importantly, Bobby, what are you trying to do to me?
Image Nothing much. It’s just a little makeup! You have a nice face, so I’ll be sure to make you even cuter~
Image Transforming a boy in short sleeves and shorts into a girl…
Image This would make a good doujin…
Image Both of you are leaking your bad intentions… Seriously now…
Image …!
Image G-Gorg!?
Image Good luck trying to do whatever you want…
Image Now that I look around, I don’t see Knight Gundam anywhere…
Image Wendy and I will go find him.
Image Are you sure? Especially since Wendy is still in that outfit…
Image Ugh… Please don’t touch my clothes!
Image Ahaha… Anyway, leave Knight Gundam to us. It looks like you have something else you need to do…
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Image Hey, wait a sec, Gorg! You’re too close! Way too close!
Image It was just a joke! Right!?
Image I guess so… Good luck finding Knight Gundam.
Image Thanks!

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[Orbit Base, Hangar]
Image The repairs on everyone’s Gundams seem to be progressing well.
Image The facilities on Orbit Base are incredible. We’ve restored a machine that was on the verge of collapsing this much already. I wonder if they’ll let us use some of those Carpenter robots on the Diva.
Image No matter how excellent GGG’s robots are, they don’t replace proper maintenance done by humans. Besides, as for what happened to everyone’s Gundams the other day, we’ll need to keep a close eye on them.
Image The power shown by those three Gundams was really amazing…
Image From our perspective as mechanics, it’s in the realm of the supernatural.
Image When I… When I saw the light coming from everyone’s Gundams, I felt something powerful, yet gentle. Did you feel the same, Rody?
Image Kinda… Well anyway, let’s get back to work, Wootbit.
Image Yeah!
[They leave]
Image A mysterious power, huh…
Image (That power saved many people, friend and foe alike… If that’s the power of the Gundams of this world, then I…)
Image So you’re here too?
Image Setsuna, weren’t you at the party?
Image I was, but I’m not much of a party person.
Image Same here. It got a bit too wild for my taste.
Image Banagher too…
Image How is she doing over there?
Image It seems that Churull and Doris wanted to talk to her about things. But at least Audrey is here. Not somewhere else, but here…
Image …Is she the reason why you pilot a Gundam?
Image Huh?
Image Setsuna, you as well, why do you pilot a Gundam?
Image Knight Gundam, is something the matter? You’re…
Image I want to know why people pilot Gundams in this world.
Image I tried to be the light.
Image Light?
Image But that’s not who I am. I realized I should have tried to be myself, not the light.
Image Past tense? What about now?
Image I can’t put it into words… I’m sorry.
Image It’s okay. I kinda understand. Even if you can’t say it, you’re still trying to do it, right?
Image Yes…
Image I’ve brought down the mood. My apologies, Setsuna.
Image …Knight Gundam. Fight for yourself.
Image Fight for myself?
Image Everyone has their own reasons for being here. Him too, most likely…
Image Oh, Knight Gundam!
Image Kio and Wendy…
Image Yuu was worried about you. Would you like to join the party with me?
Image That’s right… I have to make an appearance too.
[X-Rounder sounds]
Image Hang on… Something’s coming this way…
Image What do you mean? Is it an enemy?
Image I feel it too… It feels like Zeon Clan monsters.
Image The Zeon Clan!?
Image If an X-Rounder and Innovator feels it, then…
Image We’ll go out first! You go tell everyone!
Image A-alright!
[She leaves]
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Image Knight Gundam. I don’t know what’s bothering you. But the only ones who can fight right now are us and our Gundams.
Image Understood… Let’s go!

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Chapter 26: When the Three Stars Unite

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Image Bibibibibi… Even after all that, it’s still intact? What a strong barrier!

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Image That’s enough, Dragon Baby!
Image Oh, there you chumps are! Do you think you can stop us all by yourselves!?
Image We can finish you all off before everyone else gets here!
Image Everyone, don’t push yourself too hard. Your Gundams are still damaged from the last battle.
Image I know. I have no intention of doing anything reckless.
Image Sumeragi and the others will be here soon. Until then, we’ll support you.
Image I’m counting on you!
Image (I can’t force them to do anything. I have to do this on my own!)
Image (The only ones who came out were Knight Gundam and those giant Gundams. This must be an opportunity that father granted me!)

Defeat all enemies. It’s a bunch of Mud Golems and shadow versions of Zeta, Alex, ZZ, and Nu. Stick together and stay back to avoid getting overwhelmed. After the last chapter, Setsuna’s 00 Raiser can no longer use the Trans-Am Burst special command.

The plot continues at the start of turn 3.

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Image What’s wrong, monsters!? You can’t defeat us like that!
Image Grrrr… Not yet!

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Image Are those more fake Argus Knights created through magic!? No matter how many copies you create…
Image You are not Gundams! We will destroy you all here!

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Image The 00’s energy!
Image Me too! The Unicorn is slowing down!
Image My Gundam as well! Is this from when we left the atmosphere!?
Image What!?
Image I don’t know what’s going on, but this is our chance!

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Image UWAAAAA!
Image Targeting those who can’t move is despicable! Cease this, Dragon Baby! If you want to fight, I’ll be your opponent!
Image …If you say so. Why don’t you try fighting these? But alone or not, the outcome is already clear.

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Image Gah!
Image Knight Gundam!
Image You got so weak once you were sent to this world. I bet you defeating my father was just a fluke!

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Image GAAAAAAAAH!
Image You can’t protect anyone right now! So much for the hero Gundam!
Image Y-you’re right… I can’t even summon the Three Treasures… I have no right to bear the Gundam name…
Image But you’re still a Gundam!
Image !?
Image Grandpa said that Gundam is the savior that will save the world. I think of it like a wish. Not only in this world, but your own as well.
Image Shut up!

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Image Guh!
Image Everyone!
Image Become the light, Knight Gundam… Illuminate all those who must be protected. To that end, we will… We will lend you our Gundams’ power!

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Image Everyone, your mobile suits are…
Image (I was about to make a huge mistake… I’m not the only hero…)
Image They too are Gundams, heroes who protect the peace of this world!

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Image Our Gundams are…
Image The light is…overflowing…
Image And that light is taking shape… What is that!?
Image The Three Treasures… I see… I get it now.

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Image They didn’t disappear after all. The flame that brings about change… The power that pursues possibility… And the mist that envelops everything… The legendary power was always with us, in the Gundams!
Image The legendary power!
Image Baby Dragon, let me show you…
Super Robot Wars BX - Daikessen
Image The power of the heroic Gundams of this world!!

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(TL Note: I believe this is the longest attack animation in the game. But it’s okay, because it’s peak and Knight Gundam is the bestest boy.)

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Image Ugyaaaa!

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Image A-amazing!
Image That’s the man who possessed the light… The power of Gundams.

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Select the Tactician and battleships now.

SECRET ALERT
Dragon Baby Mandatory #1
Set the Tactician to Knight Alex.


We’re fighting Zeon Clan, so you’d want him anyway.

Image Sir Knight! Your visage…
Image It’s as you’ve surmised, Knight Alex. The Stone Tablet has once again lent me its power.
Image So those are the legendary Three Sacred Treasures… I’d recognize them anywhere… That’s the power that killed my father…

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Image I never thought I’d see the power that felled Black Dragon.
Image It’s him, Knight Zenon Mantha!
Image What are you doing here?
Image Retreat. Even a monster like you is a valuable asset in this world. Besides, you’ve already accomplished your objective, correct?
Image …No thanks to you.
[Dragon Baby retreats]
Image Knight Gundam, right now, Dragon Baby isn’t strong enough for you right now.

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Image Allow me, Zeon Knight Zenon Mantha, to test the power of the Three Sacred Treasures that’s been handed down since ancient times!
Image As you wish, Knight Zenon Mantha!
Image Captain! We’ll fight alongside Knight Gundam!
Image Of course. Let’s make up for lost time with action! All units, deploy!

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Deploy the squad.

Image Sir Knight has regained his legendary power! With this, we have no need to fear anything from the Zeon Clan! Launch an all-out offensive! Everyone, begin the battle!

First up, we got access to a new battleship!

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[Nahel Argama]
A standard battleship with a MAP attack. Unlike the Diva (which is required for an annoying secret), the Quarter (overpowered), Nadesico (enables Aesti shenanigans), and the Ptolemaios (utility in its repair module and barrier), the Nahel Argama doesn’t have any noteworthy use.

Image I can feel it through the Stone Tablet… The wish for peace entrusted to the Gundams of this world… I, too, will inherit this feeling! Even though I’ve come from another world, I am also a Gundam!

Knight Gundam also gets the Three Sacred Treasures attack as his new finisher, aptly called “Full Armor Knight Gundam”. And speaking of which…

SECRET ALERT
Dragon Baby Mandatory #2
Defeat Knight Zenon Mantha with Knight Gundam’s Full Armor Knight Gundam attack.

Loni Mandatory #B3
Defeat at least two enemies with Banagher. You only need to do this if you took the Japan route in the last split.


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The objective for this map is only to defeat Knight Zenon Mantha. Whittle him down at range, then go for the finisher with Knight Gundam. You don’t need to worry about any additional enemy reinforcements.

Image I’ve come all the way to this dark sky. I cannot return home until I’ve crossed swords with you, the one clad in the Three Sacred Treasures!
Image Zeonic Knight. The Three Sacred Treasures are not a power that will grant your desires. However, if necessary, I will not hesitate to use this power!

Image My Gundam was born from the prayers of the Asuno family, including my dad and grandpa… So something that gave Knight Gundam his power resided within the AGE-3…
Image The title of Gundam has been passed down not only through generations, but across worlds… What an abominable power. However, that title will be destroyed in the near future! Once the Zeon Clan rules all…

Image I hear that there are many beings in this world who bear the name Gundam… And since one of them holds the Stone Tablet, they all pose a threat to us, the Zeon Clan! I’ll destroy you all here!
Image Knight Gundam transformed prayers into power and seized possibility… Unicorn! If you too bear the name Gundam, prove that it’s not just for show!

Image Knight Gundam has become a beacon! Therefore, I will fight alongside that light! And someday, I myself will…
Image If Gundam is light, then the Zeon Clan is darkness itself! No matter how strong the light is, it will always be covered by darkness! Know the almighty power of darkness!

Image Judging from the enemy’s movements, it doesn’t seem like they’re serious about attacking Orbit Base. Their goal has to be to ascertain the power of the Three Sacred Treasures!
Image There’s no need to go all out against them! We can defeat them ourselves!
Image I did say I would test your power! Don’t think you can stand in the way of the Zeon Clan’s strongest knight!

Image I’d like to test the Three Sacred Treasures’ power at my leisure, but of course there are obstacles in the way!
Image Compared to before, Knight Gundam has finally regained his full power! We can’t lose, Gorg! We have to live up to his efforts!
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Image Hey! What the heck are you guys doing!? Blow them all away!
Image Oh no… Mr. Shinoda is totally drunk…
Image He’s been drinking the entire party… I can’t believe he got drunk in a place like this…
Image Both of you, we don’t have time to get distracted! Let’s focus on the battle!
Image Those confused movements… At first glance, it seems to be full of openings, but it could be some kind of trick! I must be careful!

Image If we destroy that fortress, the fighting between humans will intensify even more! That’ll make things easier for us!
Image Orbit Base wasn’t just built by GGG. It was completed through the efforts of so many people! I won’t let you destroy our wish for peace, Knight Zenon Mantha!

Image Even if it’s a Zeon monster, is it even a match for Assault Galient!?
Image No. He’s a knight who can fight on equal terms with Knight Alex! We can’t let our guard down!
Image You’re calmer than before. You are truly a product of the King of Conquerors… Now, let’s see how much you’ve improved your skills!

Image My purpose was to test Knight Gundam’s strength, but I still have a side objective… I’ll reclaim the woman you stole from the King of Conquerors! Then he’ll owe me a debt of gratitude!
Image I’ve been ordered to guard her! I’m not going to let you lay a hand on her!

Image Both the concert on our planet and today’s contest… I want Mina to sing to her heart’s content!
Image The contest is on hold for now! Let’s defeat the Zeon Clan quickly so it can resume! Then Mina can sing at her happiest!
Image Hehe… It seems like they really want to kill me… They’re underestimating me, Zenon Mantha!

Image I won’t let there be another tragedy like at Bay Tower Base! I will make sure Orbit Base is defended!
Image In war, the attacker is always at a disadvantage when sieging a castle, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be victorious!

Image You’ve come at a good time. I was getting bored working as a supervisor.
Image You can’t have a party without fighting! Let’s have some fun, monster!
Image You also seem to seek destruction, but you humans are far from being destroyers! The true destroyers are us, the Zeon Clan!

Image Everyone was finally able to forget the war and have some fun! How dare you interrupt us!
Image Akito… My turn hasn’t come yet and you’re mad because the contest got interrupted. I guess you really do love me!
Image What!? No! You got it all wrong!
Image Your movements suddenly got predictable… Did the pilot get distracted? It’s foolish for you to let your guard down in the heat of battle!

Image In the end…I was forced to change back to my normal clothes… I wish I could wear Hurricane’s toga a little longer…
Image Yuki, I want you to never, ever, wear that again.
Image That’s enough, Falsaber. You’re acting like a nagging father. Besides, the enemy is right in front of us! You’ve always told me to concentrate on the battle!
Image Falsaber, the Dimensional Guardian… Your life will soon come to an end. Prepare yourself!

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The map ends when Knight Zenon Mantha is defeated.

Image So that’s the power of the Three Sacred Treasures… It’s more powerful than the rumors said… It is the power that killed Black Dragon after all…
Image Hey, are you done already? If not, then I’ll take you out right now!
Image That’s enough for now. I’m still negotiating with the Mardoul Army. I can’t afford to fall here. Let’s meet again in the future. Of course, that is, if you manage to survive…
[Zenon Mantha retreats]
Image Knight Zenon Mantha… Even though he’s a Zeon Clan, he’s still a knight…
Image But he ran away like a coward! He’s not such a big deal!
Image Good job, everyone. Return to Orbit Base.
Image Roger!
Image Let’s go back, Knight Gundam.
Image Yeah!

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[Orbit Base, Hangar]
Image Dang, you guys did a bang up job. Now I’ll have to repair them again.
Image I’m sorry… But we were the only ones who were able to sortie at the time.
Image We know. We’re able to fix them at least.
Image Thank you, Wootbit…
Image Knight Gundam, are you alright? Unlike mobile suits, we can’t just repair you.
Image It’s just a flesh wound. More importantly, I was able to finally understand something from this battle.
Image The power of the Stone Tablet… Did it have something to do with our Gundams?
Image The Sword of Flames, the Shield of Power, and the Armor of Mist. Those are the Three Sacred Treasures that abandoned us when we were headed towards the Moore World, home of the Zeon Clan.
Image No, Knight Alex. The Three Sacred Treasures didn’t abandon me. They protected us.
Image I see… I guess back then, they did that to save us from the distortion in space-time…
Image Yes. But the Treasures used all of their power to do that. That’s why they were sleeping inside the chosen Gundams of this world.
Image Inside the chosen Gundams…
Image It’s an item from a fantasy world. You can’t expect it to follow common sense.
Image So one of the Three Sacred Treasures was inside of Kio’s Gundam… They were gathering power inside of the 00 Raiser, AGE-3, and Unicorn?
Image I believe that’s the case. I think the Stone Tablet was trying to bring us Gundam Tribe into contact with the Gundams of this world.
Image So that’s how I ended up with Sir Setsuna…
Image Both you and Setsuna fight for peace. The Stone Tablet may have known that…
Image Yes. I want to believe that.
Image (It was through meeting them that I was able to protect my friends and free myself from my doubt. I am grateful to the God of Saddrac World for leading me to these encounters…)

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[Orbit Base, Contest Venue]
Image It’s finally time. The winner of the “Tomorrow’s Captain is You!” contest is…
Image By default, Yurika Misumaru!
Image Congratulations, Yurika.
Image Yay! V!
Image So the Nadesico keeps the same Captain. I’m sure she’s relieved.
Image She must be. After all, they were on the verge of replacing her. Right, Ruri Hoshino?
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Image Ruri, you surprised me when you entered the contest.
Image Hoshino’s singing was really good!
Image A normally quiet girl, dressed in a lovely outfit, and singing beautifully… You really captured the audience’s hearts.
Image But it’s a shame. You won, but you ended up turning it down…
Image I’m just a child after all.
Image I see. I wanted to see you in command.
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Image Good news for all of you who’re disappointed!
Image Uwaa! Yurika!?
Image Even though she conceded, I believe Ruri has the talent to be a Tactician! So you know what? Why don’t you try doing it!?
Image Me?
Image It wouldn’t hurt to give it a try, right?
Image …Alright. I don’t know what will happen though.
Image It’s gonna be fine! Glad it’s decided!
Image …Idiots…
Image Hey! It’s not fair if only Ruri gets to do it! I wanna try being a Tactician too! Doris and Churull want to try too, right!?
Image What are you talking about? There’s no way I could do that…
Image I bet I can do it. Dad taught me a lot.
Image Y-you’re kidding…
Image Don’t worry about it!
Image There’s no way something that outrageous would get approved! Hey, you! As a tactical forecaster, can you say something to those kids!?
Image I don’t see why not.
Image Huh?
Image Heh. I’m just kidding. It would be reckless to entrust tactical command to an amateur. But what if it was just a form of “support”?
Image Support?
Image I like it. Getting a word or two of encouragement from a woman really gets me feeling motivated.
Image Kinda like a mascot. Why don’t you give it a try too, Mina? Everyone loves your singing, right?
Image Me too!? Hmm… I might be able to do my best if Wendy and Yuki join me…
Image N-no way. I can’t do something like that…
Image Let’s do it, Wendy! It’ll help cheer everyone up! Oh right! Why don’t you join us too, Ms. Himeki!?
Image Me? Hmm…
Image I know you’ll do a great job! I’ll support you all the way! Hahahahaha!
Image Uwaa. Mr. Shinoda, you reek of alcohol!
Image Well then, it’s settled. From now on, Ruri, Wendy, Churull, Cham, Ms. Himeki and Mr. Shinoda, Doris, Mina, Yuki, and Mamoru will take part in battles as either a Tactician or Supporter.
Image W-why did you include me?
Image Your support is a great source of strength for us.
Image I agree! Being supported by a young boy… How great!
Image Yeah!
Image Somehow, something amazing just happened.
Image This unit is made up of people from outside the Federation. This is one way of showing that.
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[Alarm]
Image W-what the heck!?
Image An abnormal reaction has been detected within Orbit Base! This is…elementary particle ZO!
(Phone)
Image Impossible! A Zonder got inside!?
Image Was the Zeon attack a diversion for an invasion!?
Image Dammit. I'll intercept them right away! Mamoru, cover me!
Image Hang on! I’m sensing more than just a Zonder! It’s a Primeval!

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[Space Around Orbit Base]
Image The Zeon Clan successfully activated a Zonder Metal inside Orbit Base… When you include the seven strongest Machine Primevals, we have a 99.97% chance of success. Zero uncertainties ascertained.

We got several new Tacticians!
  • Wendy - Immune to stats being lowered.
  • Churull - Increased evasion by 5/10/15%.
  • Cham - Increased evasion by 5/10/15%.
  • Mr. Shinoda - Increase support effectiveness by 5/10/15%. This covers increased attack from support attacks and increased defense from support defends.
  • Mamoru - Increases chance of defensive skills activating by 30/40/50%.
  • Ruri - Increased Embark/Recover rate by 40/60/80%.
  • Doris - Increases attack power against GAIL enemies by 5/10/15%.
  • Mina - Allows all transforming units to transform post movement.
  • Yuki - Increases critical rate by 30/40/50%.
Also, you can now upgrade all of your units to 10 blocks per stat instead of 5. This is only in a New Game, as in NG+, that restriction no longer exists.

But this cliffhanger will have to be left unresolved for a while, as completing this chapter unlock 6 DLC missions! As much as I want to continue with the main story, the next few updates will be these DLC chapters.

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Just as a reminder, I have no external data about anything regarding DLC chapters. I might be missing some battle dialogues or exact triggers for events.

We’re back in the semi-canon world of DLC chapters! This one takes place at some point when all of BX is in space. I want to say it’s between the Garuda battle and BX arriving at Orbit Base.

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[Nahel Argama, Infirmary]
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(Darkened)
Image Marida…
Image Hey, Audrey. I know you want to be by her side, but you look exhausted. Don’t push yourself. You should go and get some sleep, ok?
Image I agree. If you were to collapse, Marida would be upset.
Image But…
Image No buts. If you want to stay here, then rest in an available bed.
Image …Very well. I’ll go back to my room.
Image It’s going to be fine. Dr. Hasan said that even though she’s weak, her life isn’t in any danger.
Image Please take good care of her.

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[Nahel Argama, Brig]
Image We’ll have to wait and see how she’ll turn out, but it seems Marida will most likely survive. There doesn’t seem to be any after-effects either…
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Image What do you think you’re doing, kid? We’re POWs, ya know? You shouldn’t be telling us anything.
Image That’s everything I know.
Image …Get out of here quickly, boy. We’re Zeon and you’re our enemy.
Image !?
Image Even though you rescued the Princess and Marida, you thought you could fight alongside us in harmony?
Image …Isn’t that what you want too?
Image Just because we worked together once or twice doesn’t mean everyone’s resentment is going to just vanish.
Image You should have realized that this unit is far from normal. There’s people from the Federation, Zeon, Earth, and the colonies. And it may seem like a lie, but there are even people from other worlds here. So…
Image But that doesn’t change the fact that you’re still part of the Federation. Between emotions and reason… It’s not easy to make friends with your enemy.
Image I’ll come back later.
[Banagher walks away]
Image …What a sweet kid.
Image Captain, c’mon…
Image …They’re still the Federation. They’re Zeon’s enemy.
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[Nahel Argama, Briefing Room]
Image Cooperation with Zeon, huh…
Image It’s just a thought I had. Is it really that unlikely to happen?
Image No matter how much we talk to each other, they’re the ones who attacked first, right?
Image It’s difficult to work together when you’re fighting desires, anger, and hatred.
Image But even so, there are all kinds of people everywhere.
Image I guess what Zeon is to the Federation is like what the Mardoul Army is to me. We were able to come to an agreement with Slarzen and Ranvel, but the entire Mardoul Army is a bit much…
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Image Even if we want to cooperate, we don’t know Full Frontal’s thoughts or his true intentions.
Image I don’t think the Sleeves would be able to fight the Federation head-on and win.
Image I think that’s why they’re after the Box.
Image If I were in their shoes, I’d try to create a country to replace the Republic of Zeon… Perhaps it’d be called Neo Neo Zeon?
Image I see… So they might be trying to gain power to establish a new country?
Image Is it really that simple? That seems way too obvious…
Image Yeah. I don’t think that’s their only goal.
Image I agree. We don’t know what he wants. That’s why…
[Alarm]
Image What’s going on!?
Image Mechs detected, approaching from 3 o’clock! Verifying data… They’re Neo Zeon mobile suits!
(Phone)
Image The Diva is detecting Minovsky Particle dispersion. Looks like we’re in for a fight!
(Phone)
Image Speak of the devil…
Image Damn… There’s always people who start fights like this!
[Banagher runs off]
Image Banagher!?
Image All pilots are to board their mechs and prepare to intercept!
Image Roger!

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DLC 6: Runaway of Possibility

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We got Banagher as a forced deployment, and 18 squads of Knight/Shanalua, Alex/Zeta, Kio/Seric, Youta/Sayaka, Setsuna/Obright, Lockon/Michael, Jojo/Hilmuka, Volfogg/Slarzen, Shou/Marvel, Ozma/Klan, Jin/Maria, Guy/Boss, ChoRyuJin/GekiRyuJin, Mic/Captain, Koji/Alto, Akito/Akatsuki, SKL/Yuuki, and Gorg/Allelujah. The Tactician is Ozma. Aestis are in their 0G Frames.

Image Where are they… Where are they coming from!?
Image …They’re here!

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Image Lieutenant Angelo, it’s the Federation mock-Trojan Horse. The Split-Horn is here too!
Image Good. This saves us the trouble of finding them. Everyone, begin the…
Image I am Mineva Lao Zabi.
Image !?
Image Attention all approaching Neo Zeon forces, leave this area immediately.
Image That voice…
Image You’re Lieutenant Angelo, correct? In the name of Mineva Zabi, I order you to leave this place now.
Image Audrey…
Image Princess Mineva!? Why is she on a Federation ship!?
Image What are you scheming by attempting to protect the Federation, Princess?
Image Zinnerman and I are aboard this ship. We do not wish to fight.
Image Tch…
Image I can’t believe it… Lieutenant Angelo, what should we do?
Image This has happened before! She’s being held hostage by the Federation! Neutralize the enemy and retrieve the Princess! All units, begin the attack!
Image Sir!
Image Angelo!!
Image Tch… I thought they’d stand down!
Image We have no other choice. All units, spread out and begin the attack!

Defeat all enemies. Don’t let a battleship or Banagher be shot down. We’re up against some weak Zeeks today, so there’s not much to worry about.

Image How could this have happened!? We’ve been able to communicate with Captain Zinnerman and Marida!

Image I bear no grudge against the “Zeon” of this world, but I cannot tolerate injustice. In the name of my sword, Zeon Slayer, I will defeat them here!

Image We will defeat you and save Lady Mineva!
Image (The Zabi is nothing compared to the Colonel. He should be King. But if it helps boost the soldier’s morale, there’s no reason not to take advantage of her.)

The only boss here is Angelo and his Gera Zulu. Close in and take him out in close range.

When Angelo hits 50% HP (12,900)…

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Image To think an unorganized group has become this powerful… I’ll have to knock them down a peg!
Image Why are you doing this!?

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Image It’s because of people like you, who don’t even try to understand others, that Audrey is…

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Image You’re showing your emotions! How careless, boy!

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Image !?
[All four mechs target Banagher. The Unicorn starts sparking]
Image Ugh!
Image Banagher!?
Image What’s going on!? They’re shocking him!
Image It is what it looks like! More importantly, what’s this I’m feeling!? It’s…

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Image I sense a very sinister presence…

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Image Dammit… The NT-D is being suppressed!?
Image What!? This feeling is like…

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Image Everyone, we need to stop them!
Image On it!

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Image Uwaaa!? Where did that attack come from!?

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Image Hoho… Who would have thought we’d come across something interesting while testing new models.
Image The Vagans!?
Image That’s the RX-0, the “Key to the Box”, right?
Image Ugh…
Image We’ve gotten a report that it’s a potential threat to us Vagans. Therefore…

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Image What!? Don’t interfere! Stay back!
Image What, we’re on the same side when it comes to wanting to destroy the Earthlings, right?
Image Bastard! You showed up all of a sudden and took control of the battlefield!
Image Go!
Image We’ll destroy all the Earthlings and take Eden for ourselves!
Image Remove all obstacles!
Image What are they…
Image Those pilots… They’re all X-Rounders!

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Image GAAAAAAAH!!
Image Banagher!!
Image Oh no! We need to rescue the Unicorn!

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Image What!?
Image L-Lord Zanald…

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Image The Split-Horn… What did you do, bastard!?
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Image Banagher…?
Image GAAAAAAAAH!!

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Image What!? How can it still be moving!?
[The Unicorn becomes a neutral yellow]
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Image Are you alright, Banagher?
Image …!!

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Image Kyaaaaa!!
Image Banagher, what are you doing!?
Image Everyone, don’t approach the Unicorn right now! It’s gone berserk!
Image You mean like when we first encountered it!?
Image Without a doubt. Moreover, seeing that it reacted to Shou, the situation is worse than before.
Image Could the enemy X-Rounders have had some sort of effect on the NT-D!?
Image The plan to interfere with the Psychoframe was going so well… If only they didn’t interfere!
Image !

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Image Guh! Now I won’t be able to monitor the experiment!

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Image Oh? Are you running away?
Image Hmph. It’s your fault for running into our battlefield and causing this problem in the first place. I’ve lost interest. You can clean up your own mess.
Image And so you’re just going to watch from afar…
Image I’m giving you our prey. Are you really going to complain?
Image Hmph. I’ll get what I want. Let’s just leave it at that. There’s no harm in striking down an enemy while we have the chance.
Image So says the mighty Martian warrior. Good hunting.
Image (The jammer’s interference caused the system to go out of control… It’s worth observing what’ll happen. Let’s let the Vagans act as guinea pigs.)
[All Zeon mobile suits retreat]
Image The Sleeves retreated!
Image Banagher! What happened to you!? Hey, Banagher!!
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Image Dammit, he can’t hear us!
Image Did the analysis turn out anything?
Image Captain, this data…
Image This is really bad! Everyone, listen up!
Image What is it!?
Image The Unicorn has gone berserk, but the strain on the pilot is much greater than when it did this at Palau!
Image If this keeps up, Banagher’s body will reach its limit… ETA five minutes!
Image No way…
Image We speculate that the system malfunctioned when the Sleeves and the Vagan’s new models simultaneously interfered with the NT-D.
Image NT-D is a system that was intended to destroy newtypes…
Image But now it sees everyone here as an enemy.
Image Then I’ll just do the same thing again!
Image There’s no need for that. If you destroy all the nearby Vagans, then…
Image Grandpa!?
Image No. We got the same results from our own simulation. The Vagans must be defeated.
Image There’s a chance that something might happen. Just to be on the safe side, we need to destroy all enemies within three minutes!
Image Three minutes…
Image And while not destroying the Unicorn as well!
Image We have to do this!
Image That’s right! Banagher is our friend. We will save him!
Image Got it!

Now the objective is to defeat all enemies within three turns. Do not do what I did in the video and attack the Unicorn. That accomplishes nothing.

The only boss here is Zanald in his regular mobile suit. His grunts are stronger than normal, but they still shouldn’t pose a problem. Just rush them down.

After one turn…

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Image This is… The strain on Banagher’s body is greater than we thought!
Image Dammit… I thought we’d have more time, but…
Image No. We still have our three minute time limit. That’s still enough time!
Image Everyone, there’s two minutes left. Please hurry!
Image What did they do to make the Unicorn go out of control like this!?
Image (Did they really force it to go berserk? I thought I felt…)

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I threw a rock at him.

Image How annoying, but I can’t let my emotions get the better of me today. This is all for now.
Image Hey, X-Rounder squad… Keep fighting for the extra training. You might be able to change the flow of the battlefield in the future.

The plot continues when all Vagans have been defeated.

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Image It’s over…
Image No enemy mechs in the area!
Image What about Banagher?
Image Ugh…!!

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Image Oh no! But the mobile suits that caused this problem aren’t here!
Image Are we unable to stop it!?
Image But the Banagher will…
Image Mmm…

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Image Guh… Sir Banagher!
Image If this keeps up, we’ll be in danger too!
Image We need to save Banagher. But we’re at a point where we might need to take a gamble and destroy the Unicorn!
Image But can we even do that!?

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Image Just wait…
Image Marida!?
Image He… Banagher stopped me when I was going out of control due to the reconditioning… Now is my turn to stop him…

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Image It’s dangerous! Stay away from the Unicorn!
(TL Note: I guess Fighter ZZ is here too? That doesn’t make much sense considering when he ends up joining in the future. He’s not even in the unit list either.)

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Image Guuuuh!
Image Don’t be consumed by the system, Banagher. You’re not like me!

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Image Guh!
Image Will her mobile suit last!?
Image I’m a doll with no connection to this world. That’s why I can easily synchronize with the system… But you were given flesh and blood by your family, and are living in this world!
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Image You’ve spent time with your companions and have walked the same path together! You have friends! That’s why you value life so much!
Image She…
Image Go back to where you belong! Banagher!

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Image Ugh…
Image As long as you have a place here, your mind will never fully succumb to the system! So come back to us, Banagher! Listen to your friends’ voices!
Image Banagher!
Image Banagher!
Image Banagher!
Image Come back, Banagher!
Image Uuu…
Image UWAAAAAAAAAA!!
[After a flash of light, the Unicorn is back to blue]
Image Haa… Haa…
Image Banagher…
Image Audrey… I…
Image You’ve returned, Banagher.
Image Yes… I heard everyone’s voices… Thank you, Marida.
Image No worries… But we still have work to do.
Image I know… I still feel the malice that messed with the NT-D…
Image We can do it together. Both of us…
Image Yes!
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Image …Over there!

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Image Tch! I can’t believe they found me!
Image It’s that guy from the Sleeves!
Image He was sneaking around and spying on us!
Image Apparently he regained control of the Spit-Horn. However…

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Image BX and the Split-Horn have been worn down by now, so we’ll just destroy you all right now!
Image That won’t happen!
Image Banagher, you should hang back.
Image Please let me fight! If not, I’ll only have regrets.
Image I understand. Just don’t do anything reckless.
Image Okay!

The final objective of the map is to strike down Angelo. Banagher is back under our control as well.

Image I have no intention of killing my allies. I’ll end this quickly!

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Joining us for this stage, earlier than she’s supposed to, is Marida and the Kshatriya. As it hasn’t properly joined yet, I’ll skip the unit introduction for now.

Image Have you betrayed us!? Or were you reconditioned!?
Image I have no grudge against you. However…!

Image Go away, Neo Zeon!
Image How dare you give orders to your enemy, brat!
Image Attacking the ship Audrey is on is not something Full Frontal would want!
Image You bastard… Don’t speak like you know what the Colonel wants!!

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Image Dammit. I can’t believe you got the better of the machine I got from the Colonel! Once our device is completed, I’ll repay the favor!
[He retreats]
Image Phew… It’s finally over.
Image Are you alright, Banagher?
Image Both me and the Unicorn are fine.
Image Good… Let’s all return to the ship while keeping our guard up. Have Lieutenant Marida follow you.
Image Roger…that.
Image Thank you so much, Marida. Seriously.
Image Heh… With this…I’ve repaid my debt…
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(Darkened)
Image Marida!?
Image Hurry and retrieve the Kshatriya and its pilot! Medical team, prepare for an incoming patient!
Image On it!

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[Nahel Argama, Briefing Room]
Image How are they doing?
Image I’ve heard that both Banagher and that woman are suffering from a great deal of physical exhaustion, but are both stable. They’ll need some rest…
Image Now Audrey has two people to look after, huh?
Image I’m grateful that they’re safe. If they died, that’d be the end of it.
Image I guess so…
Image After all that violence, the Unicorn is pretty much unscathed. It really is some sort of monster…
Image I guess it shows how special the Key to Laplace’s Box is.
Image But why would they make a key that’s able to go berserk?
Image Couldn’t they have made it a little gentler?
Image Um… Were they trying to make it go berserk?
Image That’s what happened.
Image But it seems like it was causing those Zeon soldiers trouble too.
Image Yeah, I saw it too! It looked like they were panicking.
Image Surely they had to be expecting something like that to happen.
Image But maybe they were trying to do something else?
Image Mmm… I dunno about that…
Image I suspect the first ambush by Zeon was meant to suppress the Unicorn’s power.
Image Sir Alex, why do you think that?
Image The truth is, before I came to this world, I was forced to wear something called the “Armor of Seals” that sealed away my powers.
Image So what you felt was something similar?
Image Yes. I’m not familiar with this world’s technology, but I sensed something akin to a magical seal.
Image Indeed. It would be easier for them to take it if they could restrict its movements and neutralize it, rather than letting it go berserk.
Image Hmm… You have a point.
Image Former Commander Asuno said that it’s possible the Vagan’s X-Rounders could be to blame.
Image We shouldn’t pile assumptions on top of assumptions, but considering the timing, it’s a possibility.
Image I see. The powers of Innovators and X-Rounders affect the NT-D…
Image Like when we went to space, miracles don’t always happen the way you want them to.
Image Another thing that worries me is that the Vagans have finished assembling an X-Rounder force.
Image X-Rounders themselves are probably not uncommon among the Vagans, but training all of them is another story.
Image They’re probably new recruits. If they have even the slightest bit of talent, they probably force them to fight on the battlefield.
Image X-Rounders, Newtypes, and Innovators. All new possibilities for humanity…
Image Is this really the only way to use our powers?
Image No. The day will surely come when it can be used for something other than fighting.
Image Setsuna…
Image Is that another Innovator intuition?
Image No… It’s just a hope. Banagher showed us hope for the future…
Image You got that right.
Image In order to bring that day about sooner, we must end this war as soon as possible.
Image I agree.

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[Nahel Argama, Infirmary]
Image Ugh…
Image You’re finally awake, Banagher.
Image Audrey…? How’s Marida!? Ugh…
Image Don’t push yourself.
Image Sorry…
Image Marida’s fine. She’s in the bed next to yours.
Image I see… Thank goodness…
Image I’m sorry, Audrey… I thought I’d never get overwhelmed by the Unicorn again…
Image No matter how much you regret it, you can’t change what’s already happened. But there are people here who can stop you.
Image Perhaps I’ve been placing a heavy burden on everyone because of what I was entrusted with. But even so, I still want to know the truth about Laplace’s Box.
Image I’m of the same mind.
Image The truth behind the Box…and what does it mean…
Image Let’s find out. We’ll make it through this.
Image (Yeah. We have to obtain it for ourselves. No matter what it is, it should lead to some sort of future…)

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This DLC chapter seems to take place during the time BX is in Japan, but that doesn’t make sense considering Assault Galient is here and they never went back to Japan after Austral Island. I just consider this non-canon.

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[Nadesico, Hangar]
Image If you didn’t stop me, then I could have taken out five more enemies, you wimpy narcissist!
Image If you want to die by yourself in enemy territory, don’t drag me into it. Go die on your own and leave us out of it.
Image Aren’t you the one who got so pissed off, you almost got both of us killed!?
[Kaido runs off]
Image Shut up!
[Magami chases after him. They start fist fighting.]

Image Hey, they’re doing it again today.
Image Go! Don’t lose, Kaido!
Image That’s an overhand swing! He’s open for a punch! And one lands right in the stomach! That’s gotta hurt.
Image Here we go again.
Image This somehow never gets boring to watch.
Image There’s so little entertainment on a battleship. I suppose it’s better than nothing…
Image Besides, to those two, this hardly counts as “entertainment”, right?
Image I guess… I heard they can only relieve stress by fighting.
Image Maybe as a last resort… But even regular combat has become a source of stress lately.
Image Well, at least we can kill time by watching them. Isn’t that good enough? As long as they don’t drag it onto the battlefield, it’s fun enough to watch.
Image You’re drinking again…
Image My mom told me to always have something in my stomach before drinking alcohol!
Image That’s not what Doris was complaining about, Yuki.
Image It’s not?
Image Why would Mom say that to you…
Image Well, leaving all that aside, I suppose it’s better for those two to fight each other outside of their robot.
Image Makes sense. They do pilot the same mech after all.
Image Kaido and Magami fighting is fine, but what’ll happen if HyouRyuu and EnRyuu start fighting?
Image Us?
Image Fighting?
Image Don’t even suggest it. It won’t be funny if you accidentally got crushed.
Image I can’t picture either of them beating the other.
Image In the first place, there’s no way we’d ever get into a fight.
Image Exactly. We may have some different opinions about some things, but I can’t imagine us ever facing each other seriously.
Image Okay EnRyuu, what about if it was Goldy?
Image I heard that you guys sparred at GGG. Who ended up winning?
Image Speaking of sparring… I wonder which Gundam is the strongest.
Image I don’t really want to think about Gundams fighting each other again…
Image In any case, how can you compare two mechs with different characteristics and operational concepts?
Image There’s also the compatibility between Gundams to consider.
Image I see. So there’s no point in simply comparing specs…
Image If we’re comparing similar mechs, I’m interested in seeing who’s stronger between Mazinger and Gorg.
Image I mean he’s the Messenger of God. Of course Gorg would win!
Image Hey, don’t underestimate Mazinger.
Image So, who’s the fastest?
Image Leon’s Valkyrie won every single race he was in!
(TL Note: Sidequests in Macross 30.)
Image I don’t know what kind of races you’re talking about, but Aura Battlers have only gotten faster ever since we came to Upper Earth.
Image If you’re talking about invincibility, Raijin-Oh obviously takes the cake!
Image So you think you could take on the Strongest Heroic Robot Army!?

Image ORA! Just give up alre…
Image …Is it just me, or did the atmosphere around here change?
Image What…

Image Even if we’re inferior now, we can evolve and overcome it, just like Grandpa’s…
Image It’s only because of the sniper that the attacker can focus on attacking, right? In other words, if we’re just talking about a solo attacker…

Image The hell…

Image As the leader of a unit, I can’t speak of strength other than conviction. In other words, the strength of the heart…
Image We can only take effective measures if we can instantly analyze the enemy and corroborate the data…
Image In that case, even Jojo won’t lose. After all, he has the natural talent to…

Image Ahhhhh! What’s wrong with everyone!?
Image Don’t get involved. They’re getting heated over what’s more important and who’s the best.
Image Boys are so simple…

Image Lieutenant Alto won’t lose!
Image That’s just hero worship!
Image Both of you, stop it!

Image Oh, even some girls are getting into it too for some reason…
Image Come on, everyone. Let’s just calm down…
Image That’s right. We’re allies, so it doesn’t matter who’s stronger.
Image No, it totally does! We need to set the record straight!
Image Yuu, don’t you want to see how you’d stand up to Allelujah’s Gundam?
Image Oh!?
Image N-no I don’t!
Image Anyway, we need to find out a way to see whose robot is the best.
Image Okay. I’ll take you on!
Image I won’t let Yuu get away either!
Image No! I don’t wanna!
[Slamming noise]
Super Robot Wars BX - ETERNAL SOLDIERS
Image EVERYONE, SHUT UP!!
Image Uwa!
Image Eek!
Image What’s all the fuss about!? Are you little birds or something!?
Image Captain… Yuuki…?
Image We’re just doing a thought experiment as a form of entertainment…
Image You mean by arguing as kids over who’s the strongest?
Image I mean…
Image Maybe we were being too loud…
Image I know. If you want to find out who’s strongest, then why don’t we find out?
Image What do you mean, Yuuki?
Image Just follow me!
[Yuuki walks off]
Image Captain Yuuki is scary when she’s angry…
Image …She reminds me of another nasty woman…
Image Yeah, I feel the same way…

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DLC 7: Who is the Strongest!?

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Select your battleships of choice (Diva, Ptolemaios, Quarter). There is no Tactician choice in this stage.

Image So it’s not a matter of who’s the strongest, but who can take down the toughest drone?
Image That’s right. It’d be awful if allies were to fight and destroy each other, right? This is as fair as we can make it, although it’s limited to the ability to fight mobile weapons.
Image (Phew… Back to the usual Captain Yuuki…)
Image (Don’t piss her off again…)
Image Yeah. If you can destroy something that no one else can, then that might make you the strongest.
Image But isn’t that too simple for comparing combat power?
Image Since everyone was fighting about being the “strongest”, Captain Yuuki is choosing to compare them only on firepower, right?
Image Yeah! That won’t tell us anything! It'd be easier if we just fought each other.
Image Did you just say something?
Image No no. It’s nothing!
Image I think it’s a great idea!
Image Geez… Asuka and Kouji folded so easily…
Image You’re too hot headed, Jin.

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Image Isn’t that…
Image Iron Kaiser, huh?
Image The target today is this custom-built punching bag. It’s made to be very sturdy. Note that it will attack and counterattack, so don’t let your guard down.

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Deploy the troops. There’s 21 slots and everyone has to be solo. I brought along Jin, Alex, Zeta, Knight Gundam, Volfogg, Youta, Shou, Alto, Kio, Leon, Mic, the SKL bros, Guy, ChoRyuJin, Jojo, Gorg, Setsuna, Lockon, Allelujah, Koji, and Banagher.

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Image There are other enemies besides the target… Captain Yuuki, what’s that about?
Image This one is just to make things a little more fun. No excuses if you can’t beat it just because you couldn’t get warmed up.
Image So, after defeating all the small fry and getting fired up, then we should attack the target.
Image Yep. If you can deal a certain amount of damage to the target, it’ll blow up.
Image And the person who destroys it is crowned champion.
Image I don’t have a belt though.
Image I see… You can compare this to one of those punching bag machines at an arcade.
Image Right. If you think about this like a game, it sounds kinda fun.
Image Since this was prepared for us, it’s not a bad test of skill.
Image That’s right, Shou! Fight on!
Image Yuu, why don’t we try to see if we can win!?
Image Yeah, I’ll give this a try!
Image Good luck, Jojo and Yuu!
Image I don’t think a Valkyrie could win this sort of thing, but it’ll be fun to fly through a battlefield like this.
Image Seriously, you mecha heads all think the same.
Image Moreover, for mechs that normally sortie in squadrons, we’ll count them as single units here.
Image That’s referring to the Pixie Squad and the Yuuki’s Psychogear squad…
Image Same with my Ghosts too.
Image That’s right. Well then, let’s get started!

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The only objective is to destroy the Iron Kaiser drone. Use Mic and the mooks to build up will and approach him. Don’t get overwhelmed with the large number of enemies.

When you fight the Iron Kaiser a single time and don't destroy it…

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Image The damage is repairing itself!?
Image What the heck is that about!?
Image I told you it’s sturdy, right? It’s a special version that’ll repair itself if you hesitate.
Image There’s no way we can beat that!
Image But I explained the rules at the start, remember?
Image Excellent. This makes perfect sense.
Image What do you mean?
Image If it didn’t do this, the outcome would only have been decided by the final blow.
Image I see… It’s not fair to be the winner just for landing the last hit.
Image However, if this keeps going, it’ll hinder our future plans, so from now on, there’s a time limit. You’ll have to finish this in 5 minutes!
Image 5 minutes, huh… It may seem long, but it’s actually quite short.
Image At that repair speed, we’d need to launch a series of consecutive attacks in order to make it in time.
Image If we keep up the attacks, everyone has a chance of winning! Don’t give up! Keep attacking!

And there’s the gimmick of the fight. Within 5 turns, defeat the 15,000 HP Iron Kaiser in a single attack. This is impossible without relying on Support Attacks, since everyone’s stats and upgrades are locked due to this being a DLC mission.

Furthermore, the end of stage dialogue changes depending on who initiates the winning attack. I don’t have time to grind this stage and get 46 variations of the same dialogue. Maybe I’ll do it as a bonus update or I’ll somehow find a video with all of them. I’ve only gotten the win here with Shou and Guy so far.

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(TL Note: Shou initiated the attack, but Jojo got the kill via support attack.)
Image You did it, Shou!
Image Yeah. But it was impossible to kill it in one attack…
Image That’s fine. If an Aura Battler were to rely solely on their own power, their Aura Power might spiral out of control.
Image I know just how devastating rampaging Aura Power is…
Image This time, I would say you’ve demonstrated what’s truly important.
Image I’ll keep that in mind, Ceila Laplana…
Image Anyway, that’s the end of this.
Image I feel like it’s more unclear over who’s the strongest…
Image Isn’t it fine? Just forget about the whole thing.
Image I should, yeah…
Image (Huh… Did they realize it?)

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Image Whew… That was a close one.
Image Waha! You did it, Guy!
Image But it seems you weren’t able to defeat it all by yourself.
Image I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t frustrated, but more than that, I tried to fight in a way that wouldn’t bring shame to the title of hero.
Image Well, it seems you understand.
Image Anyway, that’s the end of this.
Image I feel like it’s more unclear over who’s the strongest…
Image Isn’t it fine? Just forget about the whole thing.
Image I should, yeah…
Image (Huh… Did they realize it?)

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[Nadesico, Hangar]
Image Today's training wasn’t exactly planned, but…
Image It reminded us of the importance of coordination between mechs.
Image Everyone’s role on the battlefield is pretty much set. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with aiming to be the best in your field, but…
Image No matter how much of an expert you are, there are times when you’ll hit a wall that you can’t overcome.
Image This time, the wall was a “super tough enemy”.
Image That’s just this time though.
Image One day, we’ll encounter an enemy with “super evasion” or “super firepower” or something like that.
Image In times like those, teamwork will be essential…
Image Even if one person can’t do something, working together will create new possibilities.
Image Making up for each other’s weakness or enhancing each other’s strengths are both wonderful outcomes.
Image Hey Koji, let Galient break through the enemy’s formation.
Image And allow me be the tank. I’ll protect you with the durability of Super Alloy Z.
Image Hehe. Don’t forget about how tough Gorg is. Right, Gorg?
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Image My Gundam will evolve in order to become everyone’s savior.
Image I’ll ask Tsutomu and Volfogg to cover any of my Valkyrie’s blind spots.

Image Oh, everyone seems to be playing nice now.
Image Boys are so simple.
Image Hehe… I much prefer it like this.

Image Hey… Who do you think I should ask to accompany Galient into the enemy territory?
Image If you wish to lead the charge, then you’ll need some cavalry.
Image I’ll join you. I’m used to disrupting the enemy.
Image Wait, wait. If you want to suppress the targets, then Banagher is your man.
Image Now hold on a minute. I’m not suitable for that…
Image Good grief… Now we’re arguing over team compositions…
Image In that case, leave it to me. As someone who’s a born leader, I’ll decide on formations based on my own opinion and prejudices.
Image Wha… Who put you in charge!?
Image That’s right! Let Grandpa decide!
Image No. Yurika is the best choice since she’s an active Captain!
Image Hiroshi, say something! You’re the class prez, right!?
Image I don’t think I’m qualified though…
Image Alright then! Since it’s come to it, I’ll step up to the plate!
Image Wait, wait! Jojo has the natural talent to…

Image Here we go again.
Image It feels like your efforts have been for naught, Yuuki.
Image You even played the heel to get everyone on the same side.
Image You have the makings of a great instructor at least.
Image Hehe… When you say that, I’m inclined to believe it.
Image Are we really going to go through this whole thing again?
Image Nah, it’s fine. I think the truly important things were properly communicated to everyone.
Image (This is fine. Isn’t it, Captain Scarlet?)

Image If only you didn’t get in my way. Then Kaiser could have destroyed that drone on its own!
Image You’re a monkey who doesn’t even know what Kaiser is capable of. I’ll stop your breathing to solve global warming.
Image You wanna say that again!?
Image You got a problem with that?

Image …What about them?
Image It’s fine. I wasn’t expecting those two to learn anything.

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This chapter apparently takes place later in the story, when BX is on Mars. But considering who’s playable and who’s not, it doesn’t make that much sense. Could the DLC be noticing where I am in the story and is omitting certain characters to avoid spoilers? I’m considering this “non-canon”.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image So the longer the battle goes on, the more the Vajra will learn about our weapons and will render them ineffective?
Image Yes. And not only that, but the Vajra have the ability to communicate with other swarms.
Image Right now, thanks to the Fold Fault issues, it doesn’t seem like they’ve called other swarms.
Image We can’t let our guard down. They’re still a pain in the butt even if they can’t Fold long distances.
Image Yeah. Once the Vagans learn about the Vajra’s adaptability, the situation will only get worse.
Image No matter how many new weapons we develop, we can’t keep up with the Vajra’s evolution. I don’t know if it’s because of the Vagans, but it’s reassuring to know that they haven’t demonstrated this ability yet.
Image How did the Frontier Fleet deal with this?
Image Well, the first thing we did was…
[Door opens]
Image Sorry, excuse me.
Image Hmm? Is something wrong? I see Yuu, Kio, and Jojo are here together.
Image Sorry for interrupting. It seems you’re all talking about ways to fight the Vajra.
Image Yes, but you seem like you have something to say, right?
Image We were also talking about the Vajra.
Image If the Vajra are just being controlled by the Vagans, then surely there’s no way to avoid fighting them, right?
Image Even if they’re space monsters, it sucks that they’re being controlled like that.
Image I know how you feel, but combat is unavoidable.
Image Aw man…
Image Be realistic. We don’t even know how the Vagans are controlling the Vajra.
Image We’ve been discussing ways to avoid fighting them. But, unless we can uncover and destroy the mechanism that’s controlling them, it’ll be difficult to avoid fighting them.
Image There have been people before who’ve tried to take advantage of the Vajra’s ecology and manipulate them to their will. They were successful in only temporarily controlling the Vajra.
(TL Note: Watch Macross Frontier)
Image You’re referring to Mishima from the Frontier Fleet, right? You mentioned him before.
Image Yes.
Image How did he control the Vajra?
Image Vajra are creatures that act in swarm-like groups with a Queen at the center. They share habits similar to that of social insects. The Queen’s will is transmitted by Fold Waves, which become the will of the entire swarm.
Image The Queen’s orders are absolute! That’s how it is, right?
Image Yeah. Mishima analyzed the Queen’s communication protocols and intercepted her commands. Then he used Implant Bullets on them, overwriting the commands sent to each Vajra with his own.
Image Hmm… So he made them think he was the Vajra Queen?
Image That’s right. But this time, there aren’t any signs of Implant Bullets being used.
Image So they’re using a different method…
Image If we do encounter them, is it possible to let them go without killing them?
Image Don’t be stupid. The Vajra have the mobility and firepower to rival a Valkyrie.
Image How many people’s lives are at risk by letting them escape?
Image I know that, but…
Image Moreover, because they act according to the will of the swarm, they have no fear of death as individuals.
Image So we can’t scare them off either… Dang…
Image You can’t stop a fight even between people who can communicate with each other. We don’t share the same species, language, or even music… It’s not easy to reach a ceasefire with them. Give it up.
Image Alto…
Image Captain Ozma said something a while ago. If you hesitate about when to shoot, you’ll end up killing the people you want to protect.
Image I don’t fight for fun. I don’t think it’s funny if I or someone else dies…
Image I don’t think it’s funny either. That’s why I’ll kill Vajra.
Image !
Image That’s all there is to it.
[Alto leaves the room]
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Image Alto…
Image He looked deadly serious… I wonder what happened to him…
Image I wonder…
Image (Alto…)

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
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Image That was a pretty cold thing to say, Alto. There were kids there too, you know?
Image I didn’t say anything wrong.
Image I know that, but are you using harsh language because you’re unsure of yourself?
Image What do you mean?
Image You were trying to shake off your own doubts, so you ended up saying things like that… Am I wrong?
Image …I won’t deny it. It’s not like I want to kill Vajra. At one point, they connected with Sheryl and Ranka and became our allies.
Image But now…
Image Exactly. In order to stop the Vagan’s invasion, the Vajra must be defeated. So on the battlefield, I’ll fight without hesitation.
Image I sure hope so.
Image What are you getting at?
Image As a superior officer, I want you to show me that you’re not just good at talking.
Image Fine. But how should I go about that?
Image Come with me. I have something prepared for you.

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DLC #8: Mind Games

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Image So what are we doing in the simulator?
Image Look.

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Image Isn’t that…
Image So you recognize it. That’s the Vajra who kidnapped Ranka and held her inside its stomach. This is intentional. Moving on…
(TL Note: Referring to the final fight of the first Macross Frontier movie.)

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Image More Vajra, huh…
Image Feel free to choose your wingmen. They’re all just data constructs though.

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Choose your battleships (Quarter, Diva, Nadesico), Tactician (Ozma for extra damage against Vajra), and squads. The 19 squads I chose are Knight/Obright, Alex/Zeta, Kio/Allelujah, Leon/Seric, Banagher/Aisha, Setsuna/Slarzen, Guy/Boss, Jin/Maria, Ozma/Sayaka, Mic/Captain, SKL/Yuuki, Jojo/Shanalua, Lockon/Canaria, Volfogg.GekiRyuJin, Shou/Marvel, Akito/Akatsuki, Gorg/Klan, Koji/ChoRyuJin, and Ryoko/Hikaru. Aestis are in their Air Frames. Youta’s missing for some reason…

Image Okay, Alto. Everyone here is virtual data. You’ll need to be the one to tell them how to act. All responsibility falls onto you, as the acting Captain.
Image Alright…
Image The time limit is 5 minutes. If that limit is exceeded, it’ll be impossible to rescue Ranka. Our mission today is to defeat the surrounding Vajra and protect the Vajra that kidnapped Ranka.
Image Fighting Vajra to protect a Vajra…
Image Among Vajra, there are as many swarms as there are Queens. There will be times when one swarm will fight another.
Image …I’ll do it. I’m not the same person I was back then!

Just as Michael said, the objective is to defeat all the Vajra except the abductor within 5 turns. It’s Game Over if Alto, Michael, or that Vajra die, as well as exceeding the time limit or getting a battleship shot down. You won’t need to worry about a surprise ninja showing up at least. Just be wary that, in the north-west, there are Vajra battleships which might take some effort to shoot down.

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This is the Vajra you have to defend. It’ll survive a good number of hits, but it won’t last forever.

After a few Vajra have been shot down…

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Image What’s the matter, Princess? Are you tired already?
Image No matter why we fight, the job of a soldier is to cause destruction and take lives… I’m not going to run away from that fact.
Image Yeah. I can see you’re fighting with everything you’ve got. But that won’t make the guilt or any heartache go away.
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Image You’re too serious. If you keep that up, you’ll break down sooner or later. You have to know when to look away and ignore things. That’s what training and discipline are for.
Image But if I lose this ache, I won’t have the right to see Ranka or talk to Sheryl again! I’ll face it…and I’ll overcome it too. That’s what I’ve decided!
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When Alto shoots one down…

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Image You’re not acting like yourself.
Image The enemy was shot down.
Image Your trigger finger was delayed by a fraction of a second. You’re still hesitating. Those few milliseconds could lead to the deaths of your allies.
Image I know that!

When all Vajra have been shot down…

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Image That’s it…
Image Nope. Not yet.

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Image Is this the final phase? It shows the awful personality of the person who created this scenario. However!

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Super Robot Wars BX - Lion
Image I won’t stop flying until I save her, even if these wings might hurt someone!
Image Well then, show me what you’ve got! Alto Saotome!!
Image UUOOOOOOOOOO!!

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Image The rescue target has been secured. This concludes the training…
Image Heh… At last, our dear Alto has shed the title of Princess and has returned…

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
Image Ranka never gave up on facing the Vajra, even with her own life on the line. The same goes for Sheryl too. She never gave up, no matter what, while struggling to the end.
Image I know…
Image My job is to fight. I will do my duty. But I won’t hide my guilt or my pain.
Image But Alto… You have to go through a lot in order to get through this. I’m sure you can do it, but still…
Image I don’t want to shatter their dreams.
Image Yeah… That’s just like you. Or so it would seem.
Image Seriously now… In the end, it’s just the stubbornness of a man’s pride, right?
Image Captain Klan, why are you here?
Image To be honest, it was Klan who created the simulation program.
Image Seriously?
Image I’ll do anything for my comrades. So…
Image What was that about an awful personality?
Image I-I’m sorry… I didn’t know you made it…
Image Heh. I’m just kidding. Don’t worry, you’ll pay for it later.
Image You know, if we didn’t do this, you’d end up overthinking or would spiral at some point.
Image …I’m sorry. I seem to have worried you.
Image Not just us. Make sure you apologize to Churull and the others too.
Image Okay.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
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Image Oh, Alto…
Image Everyone, about earlier…
Image You’re good, Alto.
Image Huh?
Image Captain Ozma told us that you’re the one who doesn’t want to fight the Vajra the most.
Image He did?
Image Yes. He said that he went out of his way to tell us that.
Image Captain… I see…
Image (...As her older brother, I’m sure Ozma wants to respect Ranka’s feelings. We feel the same way… But he’s…)
[Door opens]
Image Looks like you’re in his debt once again.
Image Yeah. But I’ll repay him when we reunite with Ranka.
Image But she’s…
Image Sheryl and I were able to reunite despite the odds. What would giving up on Ranka accomplish?
Image That’s the way it should be.
Image (I don’t know where she is right now, but I will definitely find Ranka! I will!)

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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image Jojo, how is it piloting Galient ever since it was given its Assault upgrade?
Image I’ve finally got it to move the way I want it to.
Image I knew you’d be able to do it. Once you can use the Assault upgrade to its maximum potential, you’ll be unstoppable.
Image Come now. I still have a long way to go.
Image Don’t be so humble. During that battle at Austral, I was truly impressed by your abilities. It brought pride to the Vorder bloodline.
Image If that’s the case, then it’s all thanks to everyone who worked on upgrading Galient.
Image What are you talking about? That doesn’t change the fact that you’ve been able to pilot it that well without any prior training.
Image R-right…
Image But of course, Galient has become even more powerful since it got the Assault upgrade.
Image Of course! The Assault upgrade not only improves its already impressive mobility, but also its firepower! By adding twin heavy cannons, it can now attack at mid and long ranges, which was a previous weak point. It’s now a true all-rounder.
Image It’s great that you can explain all of that, but don’t forget that the Assault upgrade was created thanks to Hilmuka’s blueprints.
Image Rody, don’t you have any pride in your work!? Even with her blueprints, the final adjustments and the hard labor was done by us. Without us, the project would never have been completed.
Image Even Hilmuka was impressed by your work. She didn’t think you’d make it in time.
Image Even Alois and Churull did their best to help, right?
Image Y-yeah.
Image I did cause you a lot of trouble back then, Jojo…
Image That’s not true. Thanks to you, I’m able to fight like this now.
Image Ehehe…
Image In any case, it’s a welcome addition to our force for the battles ahead.
Image That’s true. It’s depressing, but we are fighting a lot of different enemies at the moment.
Image It would be great if we could create a Frame for the Aestivalis that could do everything like Galient.
Image Don’t be stupid. They lack the output for that sort of thing. Besides, you’d end up with way too many weapons.
Image Plus, it would only increase the required maintenance.
Image The reason why the Lunar Frame was so big was because of the output problem.
Image W-why are you all ganging up on me!?
Image In the end, if the pilot lacks the necessary skill, the weapons are useless.
Image That’s harsh, Yuuki.
Image Useless weapons, huh…
Image Aren’t you being too hard on yourself, Jojo?
Image Am I? Perhaps I am…
Image Hey, Jojo. It’s always been hard to pilot Galient, right?
Image Hmm?
Image Yeah. Galient’s sword seems difficult to use, and now you have that airplane-like form too.
Image “Flying Mode”! But since it’s been heavily modified, it’s more like “Improved Flying Mode”.
Image Yeah. I know I wouldn’t be able to use this "Improved Flying Mode”.
Image I heard that legendary Valkyrie pilots were always good at flying in Fighter Mode, but had trouble in Battroid Mode.
Image You’ve been piloting Galient ever since the battle at White Valley. Have some confidence in yourself.
Image I just can’t see myself as having gotten better though.
Image Huh?
Image The first time I fought in Galient back at White Valley, I defeated one of Mardoul’s generals.
Image Certainly, I remember how powerful Galient was back then.
Image But I don’t remember anything about what happened. And ever since then, I haven’t been able to overpower any of his generals…
Image The problem is that you didn’t know what you were doing, so you can’t rely on similar experiences.
Image Maybe, but that sounds right.
Image Jojo, didn’t I tell you before? You’re still growing. You’re strong enough as is.
Image I want to believe that, but…

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image So, you want to talk to me about something?
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Image And I guess Churull’s still attached at the hip.
Image Mmhmm.
Image Hilmuka, everyone recognizes my skills, and they’re probably right in doing so.
Image Hmm?
Image But the truth is, very few people actually saw me defeat General Zaba.
Image …So, what do you want me to do?
Image Can you do the thing you did to me back then?
Image Huh!? Jojo, what are you talking about!?
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Image At that time, I awoke to find myself already piloting Galient. I didn’t even know how to do that before. You did something to me to protect the Valley, right?
Image Is this true, Hilmuka!?
Image There’s no point in hiding it. Yes, it’s true.
Image I want to get back to that state and have everyone see for themselves whether I’ve gotten stronger or not.
Image …What I did focused all of your attention on fighting. That’s what made you strong. But it’s inflexible and dangerous.
Image That’s what you did to him!?
Image There’s more to it, but yes. Besides, if I didn’t do that, we would have all died.
Image I guess, but…
Image Stop it, Churull. Hilmuka, please continue.
Image Sure, but with all that being said, there’s not much more to say.
Image What do you mean?
Image You’re a lot stronger now than you were back then, even if I put you into that state. What you should know is that it’s impossible to judge whether or not you’re better now than you were back then by doing this.
Image That’s fine. I just want to show everyone just how strong I am now when I’m completely focused.
Image Jojo!?
Image It seems you won’t listen to me… I guess I’ll consult the Captains.

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DLC 9: Beyond the Illusions of the Past

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Begin by selecting the Tactician (Ozma) and Battleships (Diva, Quarter, Nadesico).

Image Good grief… I never thought they’d give permission for this.
Image They agreed to it as part of familiarization training.
Image This is insane.
Image You look like you’re enjoying yourself though.
Image Maybe a little! Don’t judge me!
Image Even so, this is a bit serious for combat training…
Image Yeah…
Image (What’s this uneasiness I feel…)
Image Deploying enemy drones.

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Image Those look like…
Image This is a reenactment of the battle at White Valley.
Image I thought this would be for the best.
Image There was an area with similar terrain, so I rented out the space.
Image So Luca and I won’t have to fight you again?
Image I don’t want to recreate it to that extent. This is combat training after all.
Image We’re not making a documentary either.
Image Thank god… I never want to fight you guys again.
Image The enemy targets are recreated and controlled by Omoikane based on recorded data. To be honest, it’s not going to be easy. Be careful.
Image Heh. Excellent. So it won’t be a problem if we scrap them, right?
Image Correct. Go wild.
[The screen focuses on some enemies]
Image But even so, it seems like there are more enemies now than back then.
Image We’re stronger now than we were on Earst. There’s more of us now too.
Image How clever.
Image All units, deploy to your designated position.

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19 deployment slots, and Jojo is mandatory. The pairs I chose are Leon/GekiRyuJin, Alto/Klan, Ozma/Luca, Koji/Canaria, SKL/Yuuki, Akito/Akatsuki, Kio/Shanalua, Banagher/Allelujah, Lockon/Michael, Mic/Captain, Volfogg/Alex, Knight/Obright, Setsuna/Zeta, Shou/Marvel, Youta/Sayaka, Jin/Maria, Gorg/Seric, Guy/Boss, and ChoRyuJin/Aisha. Aestis are in their Air Frames. Strange how Don Slarzen should be able to fight here, but he’s not selectable.

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Image Jojo, Hilmuka, Window, are you ready?
Image Now that it’s come to this, I’ll take everything you’ve got! Fire all those arrows, bullets, and beams at me!
Image Sorry for dragging you into this, Window. Hilmuka, if you please.
Image I’m not a fan of this… Here goes nothing!
[A flash of light]
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Image Now he’ll focus only on the battle. But like a fighting machine, he can’t hear anyone.
Image Hilmuka, there’s no need to worry. This is what the Prince wanted.
Image You’re right, but…
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Image Azuves, are you worried about Prince Jordy?
Image No. He’s not so weak that he can’t overcome this simple challenge. I’ve been raising him with that belief in mind.
Image I agree. I’m sure everyone will get something out of this.
Image Well then, everyone, fight with everything you’ve got!
Image Don’t forget to keep an eye on Galient.

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Defeat all enemies without letting Galient fall. Jojo has locked in, so he’ll charge forward on his own. You can and should keep him healed. A large number of enemies can and will charge directly into his sword, but the damage will pile up. Make sure he has some backup so that not every single enemy will focus on him.

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Hilmuka is also here in a Disc. You can’t control her and her survival isn’t required for this chapter, but I didn’t want to let her die anyway. The Disc is awful though, as we’ll cover when it eventually joins in the main story.

When a few enemies have been defeated…

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Image While it’s true Prince Jordy’s strength is outstanding…
Image Yeah. If he keeps charging in like that, there’s no way we’ll be able to work together.
Image I’m worried about Jojo…

When a few more enemies have been defeated…

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Image Oh! Jojo’s doing extremely well!
Image But if I was on the receiving end of that sword, I’m not sure if I would want to serve the Prince.
Image Hey!? Aren’t you still technically part of the Mardoul Army!?
Image It’s nice that I’m able to watch the fight like this.
Image I-is that so…
Image More importantly, Ranvel, what did you mean by that?
Image I can’t explain it well…
Image No matter how strong the Prince is in this state, he only shows the bravery of a common soldier. It won’t impress anyone. A true Panzer Blade must be a champion that fights to give courage and pride to those who watch.
Image I see. That is a big difference.

And a few more…

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Image Amazing! Even after all that fighting, he’s still going as strong as ever!
Image It’s just as I’ve heard. A warrior who thinks only of defeating the enemy…
Image He’s strong, but…

When Galient takes a certain amount of damage (I believe it’s when he hits 75% HP)…

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Image Galient got hit!
Image Jojo! Are you okay!?
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Image It was just a scratch! Jojo and Churull, please worry about me at least a little!

And another hit (I believe it’s when he hits 50% HP)…

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Image Uooooo! Things are starting to look dangerous here!
Image Hey, Jojo! Don’t be so reckless!
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Image Oh right, he can’t hear me… I guess we’ll have to back him up somehow…
Image There can’t even be a single chance that he could be shot down! We must keep him safe!

And when there are 5 enemy squads remaining…

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Image Wait! What!?
Image Now there’s a lot more of them!?
Image This wasn’t part of the plan!
Image This is… It appears the simulation program has gone out of control.
Image What!?

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Image JOJO!!
Image …!
Image This is bad! Jojo is showing no signs of stopping!
Image Monica!
Image It’s no use! The emergency stop signal isn’t being accepted!
Image What!?
Image So what now!?
Image In that case, we have no other option. We have to destroy all the targets!
Image No way! Can we really face such a large army…
Image We have to do it! If Jojo is surrounded by hostiles like this, his life will be in danger!
Image (Jojo… Don’t die!)

Now there’s a lot more enemies, but the plan stays the same. Try to project Jojo as best you can and focus on decreasing the amount of enemies as quickly as possible. The enemies are numerous, but they’re pushovers.

The map ends when all enemies have been defeated.

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Image All targets are silenced.
Image Phew. It’s finally over…
Image Ugh… What was I…
Image You’re finally awake, Jojo.
Image Y-yeah.
Image There were some minor issues, but the test is complete. You’ve proven your strength.
Image I see… If that’s the case, then that’s good…
Image You look tired. You should go back and get some rest.
Image I’ll take over the controls. I wasn’t doing anything earlier.
Image Thanks, Window. You do that…
Image Everyone, good job. All units, please return to the ship.
Image Are you tired as well, Gorg?
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Image That was an intense fight.
Image Wootbit and Rody are gonna be busy…
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[Nadesico, Cafeteria]
Image Be honest with me, what do you think about Jojo?
Image …To be honest, in terms of individual combat prowess, he is stronger in that state.
Image Do you agree with Guy?
Image I do. Jojo was stronger than I’ve ever seen him before.
Image He was without fear or anxiety, or any regard for the enemy.
Image And with no regard for the safety for himself or his allies.
Image But with Jojo in that state, it’s difficult for us to become stronger as a team.
Image That’s right… I wouldn’t want to trust myself or any of my allies to that Jojo.
Image Allies who can’t work together are nothing more than a hindrance, no matter how strong they are individually.
Image I can’t stand it when people just fight without even considering other people’s lives…
Image Generally, from what I’ve heard so far, it doesn’t make sense that Jojo in that state is stronger. Even if he’s strong, he’s only just strong.
Image What are you talking about? Is the monkey finding it hard to speak in a human language?
Image Okay then. Why don’t you step outside, you goddamn asshole!
Image Stop it, both of you! Lieutenant Kaido, please explain it better so we can understand!
Image Tch…
Image Are you saying that a sword without a will cannot cut anything?
Image If I were to fight that version of him, he would just be a pain in the ass to deal with instead of an actual threat.
Image So that’s the opinion of a professional merc.
Image Simple force can be defeated by confronting it with greater force, but does that mean Jojo has a different kind of strength?
Image BX needs that different kind of strength.

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[Nadesico, Hallway]
Image What’s wrong?
Image Hilmuka…
Image You were listening to what they were saying, weren’t you?
Image Yeah… It seems I’ve lost sight of the strength I need right now. Everyone trusts me. What I need is to believe in my normal self.
Image Hehe… Glad you’ve finally realized it, Jojo.
Image I’ll keep doing my best. Firstly, I need to go back to basics.
Image (Thank you, Hilmuka. Thank you, everyone…)

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[Nadesico, Captain’s Room]
Image The Jojo incident seems to have resolved itself without any difficulty.
Image Yeah. I thought it was reckless to pit so many enemies against them, but it was all thanks to Hoshino’s idea and help.
Image If you want to thank me, thank Omoikane instead. It was all its idea.
Image That’s probably because Omoikane understands humans through interacting with you, Ruri.
Image Omoikane, tell me again what the problem with Jordy was.
Image “WHAT HE NEEDED WAS SELF-AFFIRMATION.”
Image “THE BEST WAY TO ACHIEVE THIS IS TO HAVE AN ACCURATE SELF-IMAGE.”
Image Impressive understanding. I agree.
Image In order to achieve that, we had everyone fight in earnest. We even went so far as to fake an accident.
Image But wasn’t there a cheaper way to do it? The cost of fixing those drones isn’t insignificant…
Image It’s a small price to pay to get more out of our troops!
Image Good grief. I’ll report this to the higher-ups as an investment for the future.
Image But to think that Omoikane could understand the self-contradictions and suffering of humans…
Image Now that I think about it, Omoikane also had a hard time overcoming its past self.
Image So it was trying to help Jojo, who was having a similar problem, huh? Do I have that right, Hoshino?
Image That’s…
Image Well, it doesn’t really matter. But I think it’s romantic to think of it that way. Do you agree, Ruri?
Image Yes. Because I am a girl.

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image I’m sorry for worrying everyone.
Image Heh. If you treat me like that, I’ll forget any wrongdoings. What was that all about anyway?
Image …I guess it was anxiety from when I learned I was the Prince of the Vorder Kingdom. I felt like I had to become worthy of that lineage.
Image So that’s why you were so hard on yourself…
Image Just because I’m royalty doesn’t mean I’m great or anything. What I should do is to focus on what I can do, one thing at a time, while remaining who I am now.
Image We’ve known each other for a while now! Whether you’re a Prince or not won’t change my opinion of you.
Image Hoho…?
Image Audrey told me that on Earth, liars have their pants catch on fire.
Image W-w-w-w-what’s that about!? I’m telling you, I’m not lying that I like Jojo because of his personality!
Image I trust you, Window.
Image Thank you, Jojo! God, Buddha, The Great King Jojo! No, sorry, Prince Jojo!
Image I’m feeling better now.
Image Churull, will you come with me? I have to apologize to everyone.
Image Yeah! Let’s do it!
Image Thank you, Churull. Let’s get started!
[They walk off]
Image (Were you watching, King Vorder? The Prince has grown one step further. Although we’re in a foreign land right now, I will restore the Vorder Kingdom. So please… Rest in peace…)

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Look, I’m just calling this one non-canon for the same reason as the previous ones. The timelines just don’t add up.

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[Kurogane Inn, Garden]
Image How about that!?
Image Oh dear, you’ve caught me already?
(Kikunosuke. Shin Mazinger. CV: Seiko Tomoe)
Image Huh… Is that a new record?
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(Sensei. Shin Mazinger. CV: N/A)
Image Koji, you sly dog, you’ve finally given Kiku a challenge.
Image So what? Why bother trying to catch a little old lady?
Image Didn’t you see how she moves?
Image Huh? Not really.
Image You just gotta try it for yourself. Even if we all worked together, we can’t possibly match her agility and foresight.
Image That’s right. Out of everyone in the Kurogane Five, she’s the scariest.
(Django. Shin Mazinger. CV: Yutaka Aoyama)
Image But your face is far more terrifying!
Image Not true. I’ve made a name for myself as a charming shuttle driver.
Image I’d be bad for someone’s heart to see you out of nowhere.
Image Ma’am, are you alright?
Image Thank you, lad. I’m getting too old for this.
Image That’s not true, Kiku. I’m grateful for this training.
Image Hohoho.
Image You’re close to being invincible, bro.
Image Not at all. Our enemies have been getting increasingly powerful. Above all… This isn’t enough to get revenge on Ashura for killing Gramps!
Image Bro…
Image We need to get stronger… Both me and Mazinger! I have to…

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[Photon Power Lab, Lounge]
Image You want even more intense training?
Image Yes. It’s necessary for both Mazinger and me for the upcoming battles.
Image But you’ve already cleared the Mazinger Battle Sim on the highest difficulty, right?
Image The difficulty doesn’t matter! You can’t hone combat instincts in a simulator! It has to be more like a real fight!
Image Even if you say that…
Image We’ve already done countless mock battles. It’ll be dangerous if we do any more.
Image But Sayaka, even you should have noticed the enemy has been getting stronger, right?
Image Y-yeah…
Image And that’s why…
Image Even if you rush into training, it’s not like you’ll suddenly be stronger.
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Image That’s right. It’s better to build up experience over time than to rely on shortcuts. As part of Michael’s sharpshooting training, he counts the stars every night.
Image H-hey!
Image Wow Micheal, you actually do that?
Image Klan, there wasn’t a need to tell them that…
Image Why are you so embarrassed? There’s nothing wrong with doing daily training in case of emergencies.
Image Michael, even though you look like you don’t care, you’re actually very serious.
Image Tch. You can think whatever you want.
Image Actually, sometimes what seems like a detour can act as a shortcut.
Image “Detours” aren’t good enough. I don’t have time to take the long way around!
Image Hey, quit it. If you try to take a shortcut, you’ll just fall into a pit and break your arm.
Image What!?
Image I mean, it seems you’re getting scared just because the enemy’s gotten a little stronger.
Image Who’re you calling scared!?
Image Oh yeah? As you are now, I bet I can kick your butt!
Image That’s right. I can feel your anxiety like a wild animal.
Image If you’re gonna be like that, let us pilot Mazinger.
Image H-hey. That’s a bit…
Image …Just stop it. I don’t have time to take part in your provocations right now.
Image Oh? Are you saying you’d lose to us?
Image That’s not what I’m saying at all!
Image Koji!
Image Stop it!
(Darkened)
Image !?
Image Hehehe…
(Back to normal)
Image What’s going on, landlady?
Image Just as he said. You probably wouldn’t be able to beat Boss as you are right now.
Image What did you just say?
Image Oh, so you’re having problems with your ears as well? I’m saying Boss can beat you right now.
Image Ma’am!? Why would you say that?
Image You’ve got to be kidding me! I’ve never lost to him ever! Not even once!
Image Is that so? Then why don’t you back up your words. This will also serve as the training you so desperately want to do.
Image Training?
Image That’s right. In this real life training session, Koji and Boss will compete to see who can defeat the most enemies.
Image Ha! There’s no way Mazinger and Borot could be equal! You know what, Boss? You’re free to bring someone to help you out.
Image Them’s fighting words, Kabuto.
Image I’ll say it again and again, no matter how many people you bring with you, Mazinger will never lose. Grandpa’s Mazinger is invincible!
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Image (It’s true that Mazinger is powerful. But…)

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DLC #10: Intensive Training from Hell!?

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Image Are you both ready?
Image We are…
Image More than ready!
Image Same here. We’re here to see who can shoot down the most drones, right?
Image That’s right. And just like you said, Boss will have some support.

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Image Sayaka… And Michael and Klan too.
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Image It just turned out this way.
Image This was your idea. We’ll support Boss. You have no complaints, right?
Image …None. What’s two or three more people anyway?
Image Koji…
Image You’ve got quite the big mouth. Try not to choke on those words.
Image (Kabuto…)
Image My apologies for asking you to do this, Captain Jeffrey.
Image Think nothing of it. This is just training. Besides…
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Image It seems there’s a few people who're concerned about the outcome of this match.
Image Well then, let’s get started!
Image (I’ll win! Let’s finish this quickly!)

For the first part of this stage, the objective is to defeat all enemies. Koji and Boss are uncontrollable, and you get a Game Over if either of them get shot down. Koji will cast Iron Wall and Aim at the start of his movement, and he gets double actions, so you don’t ever need to worry about him. Boss, on the other hand, is more durable than normal, but has a rough time hitting flying enemies. Most of the drones are flying too. Keep him healthy with Sayaka and thin out the crowd with Michael/Klan.

After Koji has defeated a few enemies…

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Image Koji has defeated yet another enemy.
Image He’s quite the man.
Image I knew Koji had the advantage, but this is crazy.
Image What’s wrong, Boss? Despite talking big, you seem to be very far behind.
Image Is that really the case?
Image What?
Image I’ll show you the power of my special kite!

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Image Wha…
Image Oh… So he prepared something like that, huh?
Image That’s some excellent prep work.

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Image Tch… The kite’s in tatters. Considering it’s a rush job, it worked very well.
Image I see… You’re doing better than I expected.
Image Heh. How long can you keep your cool?
Image Don’t you know? This puts Boss in the lead.
Image This is the perfect amount of handicap. I’ll overtake you in no time.
Image I’ll show you just how unfounded your arrogance is!

At the start of turn 3…

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Image Haa… Haa…
Image Koji is starting to look tired…
Image I can hardly watch! Isn’t this all because he was too stubborn!?
Image That’s rich coming from you. I thought you’d say something like “a man’s friendship is fighting each other until they’re completely worn out”.
Image This isn’t the time for jokes!
Image Koji, do you need help?
Image No. Don’t interfere! The way I am now…I can handle this!
Image Boss…
Image That’s right… There’s no point in holding back now!

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Image And now to defeat them all at once…

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[All enemies in that group increases their will]
Image Huh!?

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[Everyone gets attacked]
Image Kyaaaaa!
Image What’s up with them!?
Image Their movements suddenly changed!
Image Control, what’s going on!?
Image The drones seem to be going out of control due to Boss’ electric shock!
Image What!?
Image The force stop signal isn’t being accepted! More drones are gathering at the launch catapult!
Image This is bad, isn’t it!?
Image Boss, did you hear that!? This is getting more and more dangerous! Let’s put our fight on hold for now…
Image If you want to stop, then go ahead. But it’ll mean you lose, Kabuto.
Image Boss, what are you doing!?
Image I’m going to defeat these guys! And in doing so, I’ll defeat you!
Image This is an emergency! Is this really how you want to defeat me!?
Image Yes!
Image !?
Image If I beat you, my dream of conquering every Japanese student will be fulfilled!
Image You’re still on that!?

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[Everyone gets attacked again]
Image Ugh!
Image This is serious! Everyone, stop watching and do something!
Image But…
Image Boss is showing off his manliness. It would be rude to interfere.
Image That’s right. The match must continue.
Image What are you all saying?

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Image GAAAAH!!
Image Boss!
Image Not yet! I’m…
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Image Dammit!

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Image Koji, you…
Image Enough already! This contest is over!
Image So you’re admitting defeat?
Image Yes, I accept this loss! If you die because of something like this, it’ll all be pointless!
Image Koji…
Image We can’t afford to lose a single person in the tough battles ahead! That’s right… I was trying to get stronger for selfish reasons…
Super Robot Wars BX - Shugoshin ~The Guardian~
Image You finally realized it…
Image You don’t mean…
Image Good grief. What a pain.
Image I was on pins and needles. I thought he wasn’t going to learn anything.
Image You guys did this to make me realize that?
Image Hehe…
Image Oh, but I’ve been taking this challenge seriously! I am Boss! I’m the man who will defeat you and conquer every student in Japan!
Image Go Boss!
Image I’ll follow you for the rest of my life!
Image I can’t keep up with you. Seriously now…
Image Now then, it’s time for a counterattack!

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Now you can select a Tactician (Azuves), two more battleships (Diva and Ptolemaios), and everyone else. With 18 deployment slots, I went with Shou/Marvel, Gorg/Volfogg, Guy/GekiRyuJin, Youta/Canaria, Mic/Captain, Knight/Obright, Alto/Seric, Ozma/Nie, Kio/Luca, Lockon/Allelujah, Setsuna/Shanalua, Alex/Zeta, Leon/Aisha, SKL/Yuuki, Akito/Akatsuki, the Nahel Argama, and the Nadesico. Aestis are in their Air Frames. Also everyone spawns at 130 will.

Image Leave the rest to us!
Image I’ll make up for keeping you in the dark with some hard work.
Image I was just waiting for this chance!
Image Wait… Everyone was in on it?
Image You’re half right.
Image Huh?
Image We weren’t expecting the drone to go out of control.
Image So they really are berserk!?
Image Mileina, what’s the status of the drones?
Image All drones will run out of power in three minutes!
Image We can’t stop more drones from deploying for those three minutes either!
Image So we just need to protect Koji and Boss for three minutes?
Image But there’s not much point in running around for three minutes, is there?
Image Right. The match was called off…
Image Well then, I challenge everyone to see how many we can defeat together!
Image (Hehe… What a troublesome child.)

So now, the objective is to survive for 3 turns. There will be an endless wave of enemies spawning from the north-west, so take care not to get overwhelmed. You still can’t control Koji or Boss, so make sure they have ample support so they won’t die. Each wave will spawn when there are about 5 enemy squads left remaining. How I wish I could use this stage to grind AGE kills…

When the first wave spawns…

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Image It’s an endless conga line of drones!
Image This is perfect to blow off some steam!
Image Let’s do it, Koji!
Image Yeah! Bring it on!

The map ends when three turns have passed.

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[Powering down noises]
Image Zero energy remaining. All hostile drones have been deactivated.
Image Phew… Is it finally over?
Image That was the longest three minutes ever.
Image Hmm… I wonder how our financial situation will look after this.
Image What do you mean?
Image Even in a situation like this, everyone fought as normal… For better or for worse.

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[Kurogane Inn, Great Hall]
Image Boss, I’m in your debt. You put yourself in danger for me…
Image Hmph. You’re the only man I’ll ever recognize as my rival.
Image Thank you, Boss.
Image I should be the one to thank you, Kabuto.
Image Hehe… Hahahahahahaha!
Image What’s so funny, Sayaka?
Image Because it’s hilarious! He may be acting cool, but Boss was forced to do this to cover the Kurogane Inn’s lodging fees.
Image …What.
Image Are you serious!?
Image Sayakaaaaa! You promised not to tell anyone!
Image So you got carried away even though you can’t pay for a room?
Image Um…
Image You see…
Image Oh c’mon now! Now I feel stupid for being grateful!
Image I’ve been holding back laughing for so long.
Image You were quiet because you wanted to avoid exposing this lie, huh?
Image So that’s what was happening… It wasn’t like you to be quiet for that long, Sayaka.
Image Sorry, sorry. But it’s true I was getting worried when that whole berserk thing happened.
Image Yeah… I’m sorry. I guess I was getting too hasty.
Image Heheh. Buy me some anmitsu next time. Then I’ll forgive you.
(TL Note: Anmitsu is a red bean paste dessert.)
Image Alright. I just can’t beat you.
Image Did the mastermind behind this incident predict that something like this would happen?
Image The mastermind… You mean the landlady?
Image You rang?
Image Woah! How long were you there!?
Image My apologies. I didn’t mean to surprise you. What do you think I did?
Image What you did!? Why did you propose such a dangerous challenge!? If things went wrong, we could have gotten hurt or worse!
Image If you only got hurt, then that would be for the best.
Image What…
Image I don’t know if you were in a hurry or something, but if you went into actual combat like that, someone could have been killed. I won’t let you say you didn’t know that.
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Image Some of the guys in BX were feeling the same way. That’s why we silently watched over the match. It was so you wouldn’t go astray.
Image Koji… Please understand where she’s coming from.
Image We’re friends. If you start heading down the wrong path, we have to correct you.
Image Kio… Banagher…
Image Humans don’t become adults that easily, and they don’t change overnight. I don’t expect you to grow up instantly.
Image But, if you can honestly admit your mistakes, it will lead to greater growth.
Image Landlady… You did go a bit too far…
Image Don’t get me wrong. It would be bad luck if one of my patrons died.
Image Huh?
Image Heh… If you were taken aback by words like that, then you’ll just get caught up in some scheme or another. If that happens, then even the invincible Mazinger will cry! Ahahahahaha!
[Tsubasa leaves]
Image That’s just like her. She said what she wanted and then left quickly.
Image Yeah… She played me like a fiddle like usual… I have to become even stronger!
Image Koji!?
Image It’s fine. I won’t run off on my own anymore. I’ll rely on my allies and show them what true strength is, not just the illusion of strength.
Image Kabuto…
Image Hehe…
Image (That’s right. I’ll do what I can at this moment. That’s how I’ll get stronger with my friends!)

Image Good grief. Another friendship related moral? It’s just not my style.
Image Speaking of which… Wouldn’t you have done the same thing in that situation?
Image Only if I think it would increase my combat efficiency.
Image I’m not saying it’s bad to prioritize efficiency, but isn’t it easier to fight freely if you had trustworthy allies to watch your back?
Image As expected, an attacker who trusts a sniper will have a different opinion.
Image Well, you’re a serious man who never misses, Mr. Star Counter.
Image Ugh… You’re going to bring that up too?
Image It’ll sneak up on you like a snake, Michael.
Image Good grief…
Image Haha… You guys just can’t be honest.
Image That’s just how it is between men.

Image Sorry to keep you waiting, Koji. The item you’ve ordered has been completed.
Image Huh? What’s up, Three Professors? What did I order again?
Image What do you mean? You said you wanted to undergo training like real combat.
Image Oh, well you see…
Image We’ve finished developing a new simulator!
Image First, in anticipation of enemy heat or cold based attacks, the internal temperature will change from -40 to 120 degrees.
(TL Note: Celsius probably?)
Image Eek!
Image And you can even experience acceleration of up to 10Gs! Of course, if you go in without a helmet, your life could be in danger.
Image Wow…
Image But wait, there’s more. Electric shocks, poison gas, acid… We’ve got all kinds of attacks covered.
Image W-wait a minute! Whoever gets in that thing will die!
Image What are you saying? In real combat, you might die anyway. We tried to get as close to that possibility as possible.
Image Yes. It’s exactly as you ordered it.
Image No need to be shy. We haven’t tested it yet, but there shouldn’t be any issues in theory. So go ahead and try it out.
Image Come on! Come on!
Image Come on! Come on! Come on!
Image G-give me a break!

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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image Yuki, how long will it take you to get ready?
Image Almost there…
Image …Got it! It was in the back of the fridge!
Image Seriously… This isn’t a picnic, so do we really need to pack lunch?
Image Well, we might be delayed, and then I’ll get hungry…
Image So that’s why you’ve been busy since early this morning. Both of you, it’s about time to leave.
Image Oh crap! Let’s hurry, Yuki!
[Youta leaves]
Image Wait for me! What about everyone’s share!?
[Yuki leaves]
Image Hmm? Where are they going?
Image Now that you mention it, I haven’t seen Yuu or Jojo around either…
Image Apparently, they were invited to a special training session set up by Shou. Jin, Kio, and some other guys are there too.
Image Huh? This is the first I’ve heard about this.
Image Same here… What about you, Seric?
Image An application was submitted to the Captains and permission was granted. There’s no problem there.
Image Huh… They’re even training on their day off. What hard workers.
Image Seriously. I’m glad I wasn’t invited.
Image No, this is serious!
Image Huh? Why are you so pale?
Image I mean, just think about the people taking part in today’s training.
Image Yuu, Jojo, Jin’s group, Shou, Knight Gundam, Guy and Goldy…
Image Also Banagher, Kio, and Setsuna…
Image Alto and Leon too. Akito went as well, accompanied by Captain Misumaru of course.
Image Also Koji and Special Lieutenants Magami and Kaido.
Image From the looks of it, it seems Youta and Yuki went too.
Image So… What’s the problem?
Image Didn’t you notice it? Everyone is either piloting amazing machines or they’re Aces!
Image I guess, but that doesn’t apply to everyone involved…
Image Anyway, they’ve only invited special people!
(TL Note: Main characters.)
Image Stop it, Keen. Don’t say that about Shou…
Image No, Keen has a point.
Image Boss?
Image Don’t you see what it’s saying? It’s like they’re telling us that our participation in their training session is pointless, right?
Image That’s not the case. While this training session is centered around skilled pilots, it…
Image How is Tenkawa more skilled than me?
Image Please stay calm and let me finish. By a skilled pilot, I mean…
Image If they’re training on their own, the gap between us will only widen.
Image I wish Captain Misumaru would side with us girls instead of favoring the guy she likes!
Image Shou and the others are working on a new teamwork strategy. If it works out, they’ll share it with everyone else. So please…
Image Saying things like that and then getting ahead of others isn’t very manly!
Image He is a bit selfish. He even leaves me behind sometimes!
Image If Leon had nothing to hide, he would have told me about this!
Image I’m upset about them keeping secrets from me! I want to get stronger to help out all of my friends!
Image Same here! Alright then, how about we do some special training of our own!?
Image That’s a great idea! If we all agree, then let’s get started on the preparations right away!
Image Yeah! Let’s surprise them with how strong we’ll become!
Image W-wait a minute!
Image I don’t wanna do training. I wanna tackle my plastic model backlog…
Image Oh, don’t be like that. Just view it as hanging out with us!
Image Noooooo!
[Hikaru runs away]
Image “Three women make a racket”, huh… How troubling.
Image What should we do, Sir Ozma?
Image It’s a shame, but if we try to stop them, it’ll just explode later.
Image I agree with this training idea.
Image Obright?
Image As long as Kio and the other Aces are out there, the battlefield will eventually revolve around them. A “Gundam” is a machine that has that kind of power.
Image That’s similar to our “Aura Battlers”.
Image Should we work towards obtaining strength worthy of such names?
Image Yes.
Image Well, training in and of itself isn’t a bad thing.
Image I can empathize with how the members who were left behind feel. If it’ll help everyone blow off some steam, then…
Image As the saying goes, “three heads are better than one”. Maybe we can come up with some ideas that Shou and the others can’t. But what was that about making a racket?
Image That was a gaffe. I wasn’t referring to you.
Image We’re responsible for letting this happen. For now, let’s talk to the Captains.

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DLC #11: Keen’s Struggle

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Start off by selecting a Tactician and battleships. You can’t select Yurika or Falsaber. I went with Azuves, Diva, Ptolemaios, and the Quarter.

There are mandatory squads composed of solo Keen (with Cham), solo Nie, Mic/Volfogg, Alex/Zeta, Lockon/Allelujah, Obright/Shanalua, Akatsuki/Izumi, Ryoko/Hikaru, Boss/Sayaka, Slarzen/Hilmuka, solo Captain, solo Ozma, solo Yuuki, and solo Maria. That just leaves Marvel/Seric, ChoRyuJin/GekiRyuJin, Michael/Klan, Canaria/Luca, and Aisha to form teams with. I kept it as the default. I also brought along the Gran Garan and Goraon since there was space. Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Image Good grief. Why was I dragged into this…
Image You looked bored, so why not?
Image Hey, I was busy with a lot of things.
Image Nie Given, I’m surprised that you’re joining us. Although I heard you’re the kind of guy who just goes with the flow.
Image It’s unfortunate that my reputation has followed me to Upper Earth…
Image Letting things take their course… Those words have greater meaning than you’d think.
Image I used to be a rich kid, but now all I care about is wanting to become stronger by any means necessary.
Image To you, the only enemy in this world that matters is Drake. The others have nothing to do with you. Even if you feel righteous indignation, that can only take you so far. Why do you care that much?
Image His conquest of Upper Earth will lead directly to his conquest of Byston Well… No, that’s just what I tell myself. I want people to stop underestimating me. That’s all.
Image Hmm… I see. I can trust those words.
Image Now, commence the training!
Image Hell yeah!

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Image Your aim is awful! Practice rounds aren’t free. Don’t waste them!
Image There’s no need to say that!

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Image You’re the ones who wanted this! Anyone who shows a half-hearted attitude must return to the ship immediately!
Image I can’t stop now… We’ll see this through!

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Image Heh… That’s proof that you can do it if you try. You finally hit all the targets.
Image Let’s move on to the next phase. Each team will follow these instructions…

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Image Hmm? Aren’t those…
Image That’s an odd sparring partner. Are they really…
Image We were too late in detecting the Boson Jump! That’s the actual Jovian army!
Image Apparently there was a Chulip nearby.
Image What the hell!?
Image Putting aside that screwup, it’s not a good idea for us to fight them head on.
Image While we look into the Chulip’s whereabouts, we need to regroup!

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Image Oh no! Those Jovian drones are heading towards a residential area!
Image So we don’t have time to regroup!?
Image Then we must fight! That’s our only option right now!
Image But it’s us against that many enemies…
Image Don’t say things like that! We can do it!
Image Yes. It’s our mission as BX to protect those who cannot fight!
Image If we don’t do this here, we’ll be branded as total losers!
Image There’s no time for second thoughts! We’ll defeat them here and now! And we won’t lose a single person!
Image Everyone, begin the battle!

Defeat all the Jovians without letting Keen or Nie get shot down. Even if we’re lacking our heavy hitters, a bunch of Battas shouldn’t be a problem. Have Mic buff everyone up and yadda yadda yadda.

After a few enemies have been shot down…

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Image We’ve managed to reduce the number of enemies, but…
Image We’ve still got a long way to go!
Image It’s frustrating… Just because they’re not here, we have to deal with this…

And some more…

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Image Boson reaction detected! Incoming!

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Image There’s more of them!
Image Quit whining! For now, prioritize reducing their numbers!
Image Understood! Don’t leave a single one standing!

Instead of having pre-battle dialogues, there’s instead dialogues for the first time specific units get a kill. These are all the ones I managed to trigger.

Ryoko/Izumi/Hikaru/Akatsuki:
Image Hell yeah! Now for the next one, Tenkawa!
Image …Oh right. He’s not here.
Image Tenkawaaaa?
Image Tenkawaaaa?
Image Te~n~
Image Ka~wa~?
Image GAH! Shut up! It was a slip of the tongue!!
Image What’s so good about an indecisive guy like him? No matter how you look at it, I’m better than him at everything.

Michael/Luca/Canaria/Ozma:
Image Good! The number of enemies is steadily decreasing.
Image Without Alto here, I’m reminded of the time we were captured by the Mardoul Army.
Image A life of captivity, not knowing what tomorrow will bring… It was Alto who helped get us out of that situation.
Image Whenever something big happens, before you realize it, he’s at the center of it all. Plus, he’s the catalyst for us making it through those events. He must have been born under a strange star.
Image Please stop it, Captain. You’re making it sound like something bad always happens when Alto isn’t around.
Image Hmm… You’re right. Ignore any jinxes and keep at it.

Keen/Nie:
Image Yay! Where’s the next one!?
Image Keen, don’t push yourself!
Image I’m a professional too. I’ll show you what I can do without Shou around!
Image Yeah! Good luck, Keen!
Image (Yeah. I can’t complain about fighting drones!)

ChoRyuJin/GekiRyuJin/Volfogg/Mic:
Image What happened? You all don’t seem to be at your best…
Image Mamoru, there’s no need to worry. There’s nothing wrong with any of us.
Image So you say, but I’m worried…
Image The GS Ride output is normal. There’s no problem in our tactical patterns either. But…
Image We should be able to fight like usual… Is something different because GaoGaiGar isn’t here?
Image Stay focused, everyone! Believe in our courage! We’ve fought a lot without GaoGaiGar already!
Image That’s right! If we hesitate and lose here, many lives will be lost!
Image Everyone, let’s do our best for GaoGaiGar too!

Lockon/Allelujah:
Image As I suspected. Without Setsuna, our tactics are limited.
Image Heh. Even if he was here, he’d do something unexpected and cause us trouble.
Image Well, let’s just do our jobs and follow our Captain’s orders.
Image As always, failure is not an option. Keep your body relaxed and your mind more alert than ever.

Knight Alex/Fencer Zeta:
Image Next! I can’t afford to struggle against enemies of this caliber!
Image We must support Sir Knight Gundam! And we must fill in the gaps left behind by ZZ and Nu!
Image Yes! Now’s the time for us to become everyone’s strength, everyone’s magic, and fight!

Maria:
Image Kyaa!
Image Are you okay, Maria!?
Image Somehow…
Image Let’s have Bakuryu-Oh retreat! If the control room gets too damaged, the Diva might be in danger!
Image But this was our idea…
Image Let’s try a little bit harder!
Image Yes. We have to work hard for Jin, Asuka, and Kouji!
Image Maria, what should we do!?
Image Like Hiroshi said, let’s keep doing our best! If we retreat now, the enemy will take advantage of that opening!
Image (I guess it is lonely without a fool like him around…)

Sayaka/Boss:
Image Kuh! I knew we couldn’t do this without Koji…
Image Sayaka, don’t be so timid! Forget how strong Kabuto is! While Boss Borot and I are here, there’s no need for Mazinger!
Image Us too!
Image Don’t forget about us!
Image But Boss, this isn’t about us being weak. We can’t be reckless or careless!
Image Yeah!
Image (I was trying to look cool, but I ended up looking like a clown instead…)

When all enemies have been shot down…

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Image Reinforcements again? But there’s so few of them…
Image What’re you so afraid of? Let’s get this over with!

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Image Keen, you’re overextending!
Image Huh?

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Image Ahhh!?
Image Keen!

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Image I’m not going to die in a place like this!

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Image Kyaaaa!!
Image MOVE IIIIIIIT!!

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Image Guh! That was nothing!
Image Are you alright, Nie? Thank you!

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Image We need to stick together. If you were to die, I won’t pray for your soul.
Image I know.
Image Then don’t worry about any damage to my Botune. I can still drive them out. Get behind me. You can still fight, right?
Image Yes!
[Keen and Nie form a Pair]

Now just defeat the remaining enemies to clear the map.

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Image No more Boson Particle reactions detected.
Image We found the Chulip on the ocean floor! It appears to have stopped working.
Image Phew… Looks like it’s over.
Image It appears the federal army will deal with the Chulip.
Image So they’ll deal with it for us? Very nice.
Image Considering the distance from one of their bases, it’s no wonder they took so long to detect it.
Image Well then, let’s leave this airspace because we get in their way.
Image All units, return to the ships.
Image Nie…
Image What’s up? Are you injured?
Image Back then… Umm… Thank you.
Image It is what it is. Didn’t I tell you not to worry?
Image Yeah…
Image (My carelessness almost got Nie killed… I… I was trying to be a professional!)

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image Today’s battle was really rough…
Image Even without a strong opponent, I’m still feeling pretty tired. I guess it’s because of our support that Sir Knight can keep fighting.
Image In a way, today’s training wasn’t meaningless.
Image I think many of you have come up with ways of fighting that don’t rely on your usual teammates, right?
Image That’s true… Plus, I feel like my Ghosts’ AI has improved.
Image I’ve grown a lot too!
Image I feel like I was able to fill in the gap left by Kabuto!
Image What are you talking about?
Image You were making weird noises when no one was watching, but we saw it.
Image Um… Well… That’s…
Image Keen, did you have a hard time?
Image He changed the subject…
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Image Oh… Sorry. You really did have a hard time.
Image No, it was all my fault…
[Mech landing/arrival sounds]
Image Tch. That was a boring exercise.
Image Even though it kinda was, I’m grateful that you stuck with us until the end.
Image Also, thanks for eating the leftovers.
Image If you like it, I’ll make it again!
Image Do whatever you want.
Image Oh, it looks like the Aces have returned.
Image It seems this new teamwork strategy will go well if we keep at it.
Image I agree. Even if the timing is off, I can make up for it.
Image Alright. Next time, let’s include everyone.
Image More importantly, this time we won’t just be watching. We’ll try to use the Raijin Ball Combination…
Image Welcome home, Jin!
Image Huh!? Oh, it’s Maria.
Image Thanks for your hard work during training. Was it hard?
Image Hmm? We were just watching. We can’t really do anything without you and the rest of the class.
Image (Ah, right. We forgot about that and got angry…)
Image But just watching was stressful for Jin, so he did have it rough in that sense.
Image I’m sorry, Jin.
Image What’s that for, Maria? You seem different from normal.
Image Huh? Am I? I’m always like this.
Image What’s wrong, Jin?
Image Hey Yuu! You must be tired. Go get some rest.
Image What’s with you all of a sudden, Mr. Wave?
Image Bro… You need to chill out.
Image Hehehe. The day when I replace you is fast approaching, Kabuto.
Image I just got back. What’s with that attitude, Boss?
Image Hey, I hope you’re not planning something bad.
Image Hey Leon… Can you tell me why you left without saying anything?
Image Huh? I told you what we were doing before I left. I even heard you reply.
Image Huh?
Image Aisha… You were thinking about something else and letting your mind wander again.
Image Now that I think about it, I think I did hear something like that… Sorry, Leon!
Image What a troublesome Branch Manager…
Image Aura Battler Shou, your fighting style was very informative.
Image No, thank you. If you’d like to see my swordfighting again, I’m always happy to show you.
Image Shou…
Image Oh, Keen. I just got back. Did anything happen while I was gone?
Image You’ve all been training, haven’t you?
Image Yeah. I wanted to complete this new combination tactic before telling everyone.
Image I see… At least think about us…
Image Hmm? What’s wrong, Keen? Was it something I said?
Image You’re so insensitive. And just when she was thinking highly of you!
Image H-hey! Cham!
Image What do you mean?
Image Everyone left on the ship was training without you.
Image Without us? Why would you…
Image They all felt like they were being treated like they were useless.
Image That’s far from true…
Image And during the training, we ended up fighting a large enemy force.
Image You did!? You’re all fine, right?
Image I mean it was a tough fight like you’d expect.
Image Thank goodness… If you’re all okay, then I can’t really say anything.
Image It made me realize how grateful I am to everyone.
Image I see… I didn’t mean to leave you out… I’m sorry I made you feel like that, Keen.
Image No, I’m sorry for misunderstanding your intentions. Nie too. I’m glad you saved me.
Image There’s no substitute for your life, Keen. Rather than that, Shou, you mentioned some sort of combination?
Image H-hey!
Image Oh right. I wanted to tell you about it before I forgot, Nie.
Image There’s still some time before nightfall. Let’s give it a try right now.

Image (Haaa… I guess I can’t be complacent after all…)
Image What a sad man. The only thing he thinks about is fighting.
Image That’s just the kind of guy he is.
Image Is something wrong?
Image It’s nothing!
Image Alright then.

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Image Keen, are you okay? Today’s been a long day.
Image I’m fine. I knew from the beginning that any attempt at self-satisfaction would just be a hindrance. I’ll just keep supporting Nie as a professional. For as long as I can…

Next time, we back to the main plot.

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We’re finally back to the main story!

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Squad time! The mandatory deployments are Falsaber, Mic, and ChoRyuJin. We’ve got 18 squads, which are Shou/Marvel, Setsuna/Obright, Kio/Seric, Banagher/Captain, Jojo/Hilmuka, Lockon/Michael, Ozma/Aisha, Allelujah/Klan, Jin/Maria, Alex/Zeta, Guy/Nie, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, Akito/Akatsuki, Gorg/Volfogg, Knight/Slarzen, and Alto/Luca. I chose Falsaber as the Tactician. Aestis are in their 0G Frames.

Last time, we fended off a Zeon Clan attack, but it was a distraction for the Primevals to invade Orbit Base!

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[Orbit Base, Hallway]
Image Hehehe. It was so easy to sneak in.
(Rib Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Mitsuo Iwata)
Image No matter how perfect one’s defenses are, there will always be gaps the size of a single particle. With your atomic decomposition ability and Liver’s matter regeneration, there’s no barrier that can stop us.
Image So, Eye, where’s the target?
(Liver Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Hisao Egawa)
Image I see it.
(Eye Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Maiko Ito)
Image Now, let’s begin phase three. We’ll split up and go in three directions as planned.
Image Heh. Anyone who gets in my way will be sliced to pieces with just the tip of my finger.
(Nail Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Kisho Taniyama)
Image Don’t overdo it, Nail. If you kill them, this will all be for nothing.
Image Hehehe! Let’s get this over with quickly!
(Ear Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)
Image Yes. Today will be GGG’s… No. Today will be the Earthlings’ final day!

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[Orbit Base, Main Order Room]
Image They’re breaching the bulkheads one after another!
Image There are a total of six intruders! Since they’re working with the Arm Primeval, it’s safe to assume they’re all Primevals as well!
[Explosion]
Image The artificial gravity generator on the 20th floor has been shut down!
Image Are they planning to take over Orbit Base!?
Image No. The main sections of Orbit Base are running off of GS Ride. As long as we have the Zonder-repelling G-Stones, the enemy shouldn’t be able to do something like that.
Image Looking at the Primeval’s movements… Sumeragi, aren’t they…
Image Yes. The enemy has three objectives. The first is to recover the Zonder Crystals that we’re analyzing in the lab.
Image The second is to neutralize our mobile weapons, which is our main fighting force. Third, we’ve detected a Zonder Metal reaction in the power reactor room.
Image Are they planning to turn Orbit Base itself into a Zonder Metal Plant!?
Image If that were to happen, a huge amount of ZO Particles would rain down on Earth. All humans on the planet would become Zonders!
Image Oh no!
Image I don’t really get it, but that sounds really bad. What are we going to do!?
Image We have to get those Primevals out of Orbit Base somehow! If we can do that, we can prevent them from turning this place into a Zonder Metal Plant!
Image I see… In that case…
Image It looks like there’s something we can do.
Image I’ve been waiting to kick some ass!
Image Even if they’re Primevals and they’re currently human size, they can still probably fight back!
Image Those who know how to fight on foot, form teams! We’ll chase the Primevals out of here!
Image We’ll show them who exactly they’re attacking!!

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[Orbit Base, Analysis Room]
Image We’ll be taking our comrades back.
Image The Primevals! You’ve made it here already!?
Image Not only are you trying to retake the Zonder Crystals, but you’re also trying to build a Zonder Metal Plant, aren’t you? Isn’t that a bit greedy?
Image Hmph. It’s hardly greedy. Invading this place wasn’t that difficult at all. Don’t worry. Destruction is the fate of all civilizations.
Image First, I’ll give you the same treatment as these guys.
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(GGG Employee)
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(GGG Employee)
Image My coworkers… Are they being mind controlled by the Primeval!?
Image Hey, aren’t you Pasdar’s…
Image I don’t care. Just do it!
Image Nooooooo!
Image Dammit!
Image Enemy approaching from the front.
Image DEYAAAAAAAA!
[Jump kick]
Image Guh!
Image Guy!
Image Get away from Aisha and Mikoto, you monsters!
[Leon opens fire]
Image Tch. Those aren’t normal bullets! They’re using some strange weapon!
Image Leon!
Image Your wonderful knight and test pilot has arrived!
Image This isn’t the time for that!
Image We won’t let you keep running around our base, Primevals!
Image You finally showed up, Cyborg Guy and Leon Sakaki… It seems there are others as well.
Image How do you know our names!?
Image So you’ve already determined our fighting strength… But how you got that knowledge isn’t important right now!
Image My apologies, everyone whose minds are controlled. This is going to hurt for a bit.
Image Let’s go, Primevals!
Image Come, Cyborg Guy!

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[Orbit Base, Hallway]
Image Receive this blow of justice, courtesy from the Gundam Tribe!
Image DERYRAAAAAA!
[Sword slashes]
Image Oh my. How impatient…
Image It took an attack from those two!?
Image Hehehe. There’s a lot of you willing to deal with little ol’ me.
Image Hmph. There’s no need to show Primevals any mercy, right?
Image Do you really think that mere humans or those little toys can defeat me? Give up. I’m positive Cain’s Legacy has already been felled by Liver and Rib.
Image I’ll cover you!
[Green light]
Image Aren’t you…
Image Youta and Yuu, head to the hangar!
Image Go help out Falsaber and Gorg!
Image Got it!
Image Sorry guys!

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[Orbit Base, Hangar]
[Mech crashing sounds]
Image Guh!
Image Without a Fusion Partner, you’re no match for us, Falsaber.
Image What!?
Image We don’t just know your names. We know your capabilities, your armaments, everything.
Image Are you saying we have no chance!?
[Cloaking sounds]
Image But it seems you put too much faith in data.
Image !?
Image That miscalculation will be your downfall!
Image He disappeared using holographic camouflage!
Image Take this! DOUBLE BOOMERANG!
[Boomerangs thrown and hit]
Image GAAAAAH!
Image NOOOOO!
[Both Primevals collapse]
Image Did you get them!?
Image …Reverse…
[A flash of purple light]
Image Hehehe. What’s wrong?
Image Is that all you’ve got?
Image !
Image My ability is regeneration and restoration. I can even restore matter that’s been broken down to an atomic level.
Image And now… Atomic Decomposition!
[Another purple light]
Image UWAAAAAAAA!
Image Ugh… Our bodies…
Image What is this?
Image My ability is atomic decomposition. It turns all matter into dust. That means any defenses are useless before me.
Image It even works on those of you who have G-Stones.
[Another purple light]
Image GAAAAAOOOOOOOOOO!
Image Hahahahaha! It must be frustrating, Legacy of Cain!
(TL Note: Blood Omen)
Image Ugh… At this rate…
Image Hey, ChoRyuJin… Can you still move?
Image Barely…
Image Use your Double Tonfa to launch me towards them… This is our only chance to win…
Image But right now, you’re…
Image Do it, ChoRyuJin!
Image Here goes nothing! DOUBLE TONFA!
Image What are they…
[ChoRyuJin launches Falsaber]
Image OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!
[Falsaber crashes into the wall behind the Primevals]
Image Hahahaha! That’s a wall you just collided into. You should have aimed better.
Image No, it’s all according to plan! Now we’re able to fuse!
Image What!?
Super Robot Wars BX - Those Beyond the Boundry
Image Now, Falsaber!
Image FALBLAAAAAAAAAAZE!
[Fire]
Image GAAAAAAH! He’s fused with his Fusion Partners!
Image But we can regenerate infinitely. You’ve only postponed the inevitable.
Image That’s more than enough time!
Image NOW, GET OUT OF OUR HOME!
[Goldymarg forces open the gate]
Image The bulkhead! What insane strength!
Image Oh no! Space! NOOOOOOOOO!
[Rib gets sucked out into space]
Image Rib!
Image Now you’re the only one left!
Image Damn you all!
Image Liver, the humans are mounting a greater resistance than we anticipated. Let’s regroup outside.
(Psychic)
Image Understood…
[Liver goes outside]
Image Everyone, you did it!
Image That was reckless. If you made one wrong move, you could have been seriously injured, or worse.
Image Ehehe. We’ve been together for a long time now.
Image I knew you could do it, Falsaber.
Image I’ll fight to the end, together with you. That was our promise.
Image We’ve confirmed all the Primevals have left Orbit Base!
(Phone)
Image Now it’s our time to counterattack! Everyone, let’s goooooo!
(Phone)

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Chapter 27: Great Battle of Darkness

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Image We’re saved by your micro black hole. Thank you, Intestine.
Image It’s nothing.
(Intestine Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Fumi Morisawa)
Image BX machines are leaving Orbit Base.

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Image Seven Primevals spotted!
Image Just when I thought they’d run away with their tails between their legs, they were actually regrouping and waiting for us!
Image We’ll destroy the Primevals all at once! Mobile forces, sortie!
Image This is an emergency! Skull Squad, I authorize the use of Reaction Missiles!
Image Roger that! All units, be careful when you use them!

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Select your Tactician (Falsaber), battleships (Diva, Quarter, Nadesico), and the rest of the troops.

Image Dr. Raiga! What about the Zonder Metal inside Orbit Base!?
Image Don’t worry about that! I’ll show off my secret weapon!
Image First to Thirteenth, prepare to launch from the linear catapult!
Image Mic Sounder Unit, move out!

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Super Robot Wars BX - The King of Braves is Here!
Image The Mic Unit has launched!
Image Mic Unit!?
Image Waha! There’s so many Mics!
Image We’re not going to let our home become a Zonder Metal Plant!
Image They’re about to do something! I won’t let them have their way!

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Image That won’t stop us Mics!

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Image The Mic Unit’s Solitary Wave has successfully decomposed all the Zonder Metal in the power reactor!
Image What the heck just happened?
Image By tuning into the target’s natural vibration frequency, they destroy only the target without affecting any other object.
Image Exactly! This is the power of Disc X and the Mic Sounders Unit!
Image Now all we have to do is defeat the Primevals! My bros will fight alongside me!
[The other Mics leave]
Image The Zonder Metal was destroyed due to molecular decomposition.
Image I wanted to ascend the Blue Planet to a machine world as soon as possible.
Image We expected something like this. PRIMEVAL FUSION!!

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Image Fufufu… Our fusion is leagues more powerful than anything Earth machines can accomplish.
(Combined Primeval. GaoGaiGar. CV: Chafurin)
Image The Primevals…
Image Combined!?
[Alarm]
Image Gravitational field anomaly confirmed! This is…an ES Window in front of us!

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Image Jovian unmanned drones!?
Image You mean that ES Window is connected to the Jupiter Sphere!?

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Image What!? They’re doing a kamikaze attack!?
[Alarm]
Image We have a breach from those explosions on the 22nd floor!
Image With that explosion, an abnormality has occurred in each of Orbit Base’s separate ships! We can’t operate them individually!
Image Dammit. They targeted the portion of the shield that failed from the previous attack!
Image EI-01… No, they’re even more of a monster than that!
Image Humans! Your Orbit Base, the so-called cornerstone of Earth’s defense, will be annihilated here!

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Image There’s not just Zonders, but there’s also some Jaaku Beasts too!
Image No matter how much they send at us, we’re not going to lose!
Image The Primevals intend to use the Jovian drones to destroy Orbit Base!

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Image We must prevent the enemy from making any more kamikaze attacks on Orbit Base! Our objective is to take down the Combined Primeval while intercepting every drone!

The current objective is to destroy the Combined Primeval while not letting three Jovian drones reach Orbit Base. You’re given the luxury of allowing three to reach the base before a Game Over, but you don’t want a single one to reach the base.

SECRET ALERT
Dragon Bros Mandatory #1
Do not let a single enemy onto Orbit Base.


After a round or two of Mic buffing, you can either occupy the base or spread out around it and take down the drones. The drones are so weak that, as long as you physically prevent them from getting onto the yellow area, you’ll be able to deal with them.

It’s worth noting that Mic Sounders got a new attack, Disc X. You can only use it at 140+ will and he cannot benefit from his own will buffing. Still, a new attack is always nice. And speaking of new attacks, all of the Macross Frontier Valkyries (Alto, Ozma, Michael, Luca) now have access to their Reaction Missile attack. It’s a very powerful long ranged finisher, but it only has 2 ammo before B-Save is applied, so use them wisely.

Image Mic! We’ve mass-produced Disc X in Orbit Base! Feel free to use them to your heart’s content!
Image Thank you! My voltage is at its maximum! Same with my brothers too! We’re going beyond our limits, so we’ll shout as loud as we can!

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This is the Combined Primeval, the first actually kinda tough boss of the game. Not only does it have a very impressive HP pool, but it sports both HP and EN regen. When you’re ready to take it down, make sure you do it in one turn, and with defensive spirits backing you up. It also has a massive MAP attack, so be extremely careful of grouping up your units around it. Having a Daunt user like Otto might be beneficial to avoid getting hit by that.

At the start of the first Enemy Phase…

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Image H-huh?
Image My head is starting to feel fuzzy…
Image Mine too… Even at a time like this…

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Image …!
Image Even my Super AI is affected.
Image I can’t believe that I, the robot Papa created, could be affected too…
Image Ugh. Is this another Primeval ability?

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Image More of them came out of the ES Window…
Image Everyone, please try and stay focused!
Image This ain’t good… They won’t hold us back like this!

And there’s the other gimmick of this stage. At the start of every Enemy Phase, everyone will lose 10 will. The best way to keep this up is with Mic’s buffing and copious amounts of ass kicking. Also, drones will spawn at the north and west sides every turn. Their AI is scripted to move as close to Orbit Base as possible, and then attack anyone within range. Use this to your advantage. In hindsight, it may be a good idea to park Kio near one of those sides to farm some kills.

Image You must have thought you could stop us by messing with Orbit Base! Too bad for you, Primeval!
Image We accounted for you, but the others were stronger than we anticipated. Now that we’ve fused together, you’re no match for me!
Image Heh. As long as you haven’t figured out why that discrepancy exists, you’ll never win!

Image Hehehe… Can you really take me on? Your base will be destroyed behind you.
Image I’m not the only one fighting here! No matter what you’re planning, it won’t work against our teamwork! Let’s go, Primeval!

Image Primeval! I will defeat you and protect Orbit Base!
Image Have you forgotten that we’ve already analyzed your abilities? You can’t win, so just give up.
Image Article 5, section 125 of the GGG Charter! “Members of GGG must never give up, no matter the situation”! I, GekiRyuJin, have no intention of violating this courageous oath!

Image An entity formed by the fusion of multiple Primevals… What an enormous amount of power!
Image Your G-Stones are powerless against my might! Perish along with your base!
Image No matter how strong you are, Primeval, you must have a weak point somewhere! We’ll use all my sensors to find it!

Image The Zonder Metal Plant was almost completed! Mic Sounders! If I destroy you, then there will be no way to stop our next attempt!
Image Me and my bros won’t let you do what you want! With the power of our teamwork, I’ll completely destroy you, Combined Primeval!

Image We should have dealt with Falsaber’s Fusion Partners first! That was our miscalculation!
Image Don’t underestimate them, Primeval! Even if you came after them, they would have escaped!
Image Falsaber…
Image He’s right, Primeval! That’s no miscalculation! You might as well hand us your Cores right now!

The plot continues when the Combined Primeval is destroyed.

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Image We’ve successfully defeated the Combined Primeval!
Image Heck yeah! Now let’s get the Zonder Crystals!
Image Mamoru, it’s your turn!
Image Hang on! The ES Window isn’t closing!

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Image You thought that was enough to defeat this fused form?
Image It’s back!?
Image That Primeval’s regeneration ability is insane!
Image So what if it revives? If we keep kicking its butt, even the Primeval will lose the will to fight!
Image You said it, Boss!
Image Goldy! Get ready to use the Goldion Hammer.
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(???)
Image Who are…
Image What’s wrong, GaoGaiGar? I’m ready when you are!
Image No, there’s a woman over there!
Image Are you sober!? There’s no woman over there!
Image You guys can’t see her!?
Image Now, be crushed by my super gravity!

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Image Ugh!
Image That’s a lot of pressure…
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Image Ugh… Why are you making that face… What are you so angry about?
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Image (Is she trying to tell me something?)
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Image (I get it now!)
Image Everyone! I just sent you some coordinates! Concentrate your attacks there!
Image We got them, but there’s nothing there…

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Image It’s in the middle of nowhere! What are you thinking!?
Image Everyone, fire at that location!
Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image Captain!?
Image I trust him! If Guy says to do it, then there has to be a reason!
Image If this doesn’t do anything, I’ll have you wash the dishes, Guy!
Image Alright! All units, concentrate your attacks on those coordinates!

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Image !
Image There was a Primeval right there!

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Image Ah! It was a fake!
Image The strange feeling in my head is gone… It was all his doing!
Image It’s the same as the fake Warrior ZZ and Wizard Nu illusion!
Image Thank you, whoever you are. …Miss?
Image (Gone again… Who is she?)
Image My sensors have picked up the real one! It’s over there!

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Image They’ve stopped Brain’s hallucinations? No matter. I still have the advantage! Brain, join me!
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[The Brain Primeval joins the Combined Primeval]

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Image You were synchronizing with our brainwaves and giving us hallucinations? How dare you do that!
Image Everyone! I’ve discovered that the source of the ES Window is the Combined Primeval!
Image So it’s the same song and dance. Now that the end is in sight, I feel more motivated!
Image I won’t let you distract me anymore! Prepare yourself, Primeval!

Same as before, take down the Combined Primeval. The Jovian drones will stop spawning at this point, as well as the lowered will debuff every turn. Focus on taking down the boss and his lackeys.

The plot continues when the Combined Primeval hits 50% HP (40,000).

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Image Reverse!

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Image All its wounds have been healed!
Image That regeneration ability is so annoying!
Image Resistance is futile. At this moment, the fate of the Blue Planet has been decided.
Image Don’t just assume our fate!
Image We still have Orbit Base! Nothing has been decided yet!

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Image The time has come…
(???. Darkened)
Image Who are you!?
Image I am Divoti. You must know of me, right?
(Back to normal)
Image This feeling… She’s part of Destrook!
Image Destrook!?
Image The Asura created a disturbance in the world… A gate connecting different species was opened by the source of all things. And now, if I use this Cressedia as a vessel…

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Image What is she doing!?
Image The ES Window’s gravitational field is increasing rapidly!
Image ES Window size at 300%.
Image Something is emerging from within!

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Image Finally… I was getting tired of waiting…
Image What the… I don’t know what that is, but it’s kinda scary!
Image So that is this world, huh…
Image I can’t stop shaking… Who is that…
Image Behold, humans! This man is the King of Destrook! Lord Valgeass!
Image That’s the King of Destrook!?
Image Val…geass…
Image Greetings. You will be the first to die.
Image !?
Super Robot Wars BX - Valgeass and Destrook

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Image CHORYUJIN!
Image Gaaah!
Image Oh no! ChoRyuJin was defeated so easily!
Image The rest will be dealt with by me and the Primeval. You can retreat, Divoti.
Image But I’m your…
[She starts sparking]
Image Do you think you can fight alongside me in that condition?
Image …I appreciate your thoughtfulness. But at the very least…

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Image Please forgive me for this.
Image Do as you like.
Image I’m looking forward to your return.

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Image King of Destrook. I will use your power to achieve the ascension of the Machine World.
Image I owe you that much. Though it seems there are some interlopers who are getting in our way.
Image Here he comes…
Image Everyone… Protect Orbit Base…
Image ChoRyuJin is right! We can’t let him intimidate us!
Image Y-yeah! We need to defeat the Combined Primeval first!

The final objective of the map is to either defeat the Combined Primeval, or reduce Valgeass’ HP to below 75% (187,500). I opted to defeat the Primeval since he’s right there and Valgeass spawned on the other side of the map.

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Meet the King of Destrook. You are not ready to fight the final boss just yet. He has 250,000 HP, so it’ll appear as ??? until you drop him below 100,000 HP. His attack range and stats are insane.

But he does have a lot of boss dialogues.

Image Valgeass! Why are you trying to conquer all the worlds by force? There is life in every world!
Image I’m disappointed… The one who has consistently gotten in our way is now trying to argue before we fight. Enough of this. You will die here. I will destroy you so completely that you will never rise again.
Image F-Falsaber… Youta…
Image W-we can do this, guys! We must defeat Valgeass here!

Image I-isn’t the ES Window connected to Jupiter? Why did the King of Destrook appear!?
Image Being scared on the battlefield… How pointless. I’d like to say it’s not worth fighting you, but…
Image It’s not like I want to be scared, but is that how he sees me!? Pull yourself together, Shou! If we don’t stop him, Orbit Base will be annihilated!

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Image G-Gorg, are you afraid?
Image It’s merely sensing the difference in our power. Most of my opponents die before they can even fathom it!
Image W-we need to do our best, Gorg! If we lose here, Manon and his friends will be in danger too!

Image You’re one of the beings that fought the Mycenaeans tens of thousands of years ago. We didn’t fight face to face back then, but rejoice. I will take you on here and now!
Image That guy knows that Raijin-Oh fought the Mycenae!
Image If he could have fought Raijin-Oh directly, how old is he!?
Image This isn’t the time to think about that! If we don’t take this seriously, we’ll be defeated like ChoRyuJin!

Image ChoRyuJin didn’t have his guard down, but this guy still…
Image Although not as much as Falsaber, you still stopped our advance squad, right? As a token of my gratitude, I’ll take you on directly!
Image He’s not even taking this seriously! But that might change if he fights Youta…

Image Fufufu… You’re planning to fight me with that thing? You must really want to die!
Image Hey, Jojo! That guy looks pretty dangerous! He even totaled ChoRyuJin in a single attack!
Image Window! If you’re piloting Galient with me, then don’t be afraid of the enemy! I, Jordy Vorder, am here! I won’t let anyone die!

Image You sure are small. I wondered what you were like, since you’re making Siegzeon suffer so much.
Image Valgeass, the King of Destrook… If we can defeat him, then Destrook will no longer be a threat to the world! I must fight…
Image Don’t take this personally, Siegzeon. Today, I will end the legend of this Gundam hero!

Image With Bruvictor defeated, the King himself appeared in this world…
Image His defeat doesn’t matter. The time has come for me to descend. That’s all!
Image I don’t have many particles remaining… I don’t know how far I can go with the 00 Raiser!

Image He took out ChoRyuJin in a single attack! If he wanted to, he could even destroy Orbit Base! I can’t let that happen! Audrey is over there!
Image You come at me without any fear. I’ll at least acknowledge your will. However, you will die!

Image Wootbit! Is the AGE System about to create a new Wear!?
Image W-what’s this all about, kio!?
Image I can tell… Valgeass isn’t normal. If this keeps up, we’ll all be killed!
Image That looks like a powerful weapon. Show me you can last longer than the last guy!

Image The Vajra Queen may look more bizarre than this guy, but Valgeass is…
Image Even if you’re insignificant, it’s still annoying to see you buzzing around like that. Come at me. If you don’t, I’ll swat you down!

Image To go out of your way to introduce yourself as the boss in the middle of a battlefield is rather odd…
Image Fufufu…
Image I’m not Youta, but I have a very bad feeling about him! What’s up with him!?

Image The Hades inside of the Kedora’s memory was incredibly strong, but this guy is just as strong…if not stronger!
Image What’s wrong? You have the power of the God of Light, don’t you? If you don’t do anything, you’ll just waste your power.
Image Don’t say that! Since you’re asking for it, I’ll show you Mazinger’s power!

Image Hehe. I can tell by your scent that you’re just like us, aren’t you?
Image All you want to do is fight… It’s strange that you still fancy yourself a King!
Image You don’t need a just cause to live. That’s like what Destrook is to me.
Image In other words, if we defeat you, Destrook will collapse on its own! Thanks for making it simple!

Image The enemy’s big boss doesn’t show up until the very end! I know that’s who he is, but…
Image You don’t know what you’re saying, do you? But I don’t care to understand it either!
Image We’re in a desperate situation… In times like these, a true hero would…

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Again, I opted to defeat the Combined Primeval.

Image Dammit. You’ve done more damage than my regeneration ability can handle! How cunning!

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Image This is getting annoying. Just disappear!

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Image Kyaaaaa!
Image We already have our hands full dealing with the Combined Primeval and the Jovian drones…
Image He’s far greater than Bruvictor and the Destrook we’ve fought so far. As expected of someone plotting to rule other worlds… Who knew he had such immense power!
Image …Youta. Yuki. I have a favor to ask of you.
Image Falsaber?
Image For this battle… I want you to entrust everything to me!
Image E-everything…
Image To you…
Image Fufu. You humans must be reaching your limit soon. Just a little more and…
Image Hmm!?

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Image A meteorite shower!? Did they move the ES Window to the Asteroid Belt!?
Image If even one of those fell to Earth, it would be a disaster, right?
Image Look in the ES Window! It’s…

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Image They’re massive…
Image If they fell to Earth…
Image Humanity would become extinct, just like the dinosaurs in the Cretaceous Period!
Image Did the ES Window become unstable because of the damage Brain took earlier? Well, whatever. After those asteroids fall, I’ll slowly ascend the Blue Planet into a Machine World!

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Image He just ran away after doing what he wanted! He’s so annoying!
Image How’s BX looking!?

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Image Oh no! We can’t intercept those asteroids!
Image ChoRyuJin…
Image GekiRyuJin, are we thinking the same thing?
Image We are brothers, you know.

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Image ChoRyuJin!? GekiRyuJin!?
Image Are they planning to push back the asteroids!?
Image Too bad. Have you forgotten I’m still here?

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Image ChoRyuJin and GekiRyuJin… I won’t let you get in the way of my friends!
Image What are you…
Image The Guardian has lost all of his power. I have no interest in someone who can only fight with the help of those who tremble in fear!
[A flash of light]
Image Hmm?
Image Fear, you say? Right now, I don’t feel anything like that in my will or my body!
Super Robot Wars BX - Flash! Aerial Fair Spark! (Watch out for spoilers in that video)
Image At first, this was just to fulfill a promise I made…
Image But when we started fighting alongside Falsaber, we realized…
Image How much he loves our world, and how he’s willing to fight with his life on the line!
Image There’s nothing to be afraid of! Falsaber is with us!
Image I’ll fight with you to the end, Falsaber! We will protect the world together! THAT’S WHY I FIGHT!

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Image Falsaber’s Aura…
Image The wills of those three are completely united!?
Image ChoRyuJin! GekiRyuJin! GOOOOOOO!
Image OOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image Youta… Yuki…
Image Valgeass!
Image GET OUT OF HERE!

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Image How… How about that!?
Image What say you, Falsaber?
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Image I will destroy everything that makes up this world. If you’re going to protect it, then you’re welcome to try. But only if you can protect yourself first.

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[Valgeass and any remaining Destrook leave]
Image He… He left?
Image Hehehe. They did a great job over there. Now let’s do ours!
Image No. This is “my” job…

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[ChoRyuJin shoves GekiRyuJin away]
Image What are you doing!?
Image I told you, we think alike. I knew in the end, you would try to push the asteroids back yourself.
Image !?
Image ChoRyuJin, you can’t…
Image You’re an essential member of GGG! This mission is perfect for a newbie like me!
Image This is my job!
Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image The asteroids are pushed 99.9% back through the ES Window!
Image The ES Window is closing!
Image What about ChoRyuJin!?
Image It’s impossible for him to come back now…
Image So ChoRyuJin is heading into the Asteroid Belt…
Image He’ll probably be floating between Mars and Jupiter forever…
Image I… There’s still so many things I want you to teach me, ChoRyuJin! YOU FOOOOOOOOL!

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[Inside the ES Window]
Image With this, my role is done…
Image Can you hear me, ChoRyuJin?
(Darkened. Phone)
Image Yes, I can hear you.
Image One day, I will come for you!
Image And I’ll be right there with him!
(Darkened. Phone)
Image Roger… Until that day…please take care of my younger brother, GekiRyuJin.
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(Darkened. Phone)
Image I’m sorry… And thank you… Falsaber…
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Image I’ll always be waiting… And I believe for sure…that one day, we’ll be reunited. Someday, in the sea of stars…

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[Outside Orbit Base]
Image The ES Window…has closed…
Image All members of GGG, salute ChoRyuJin!
Image (ChoRyuJin, I won’t cry… I believe we will meet again…)
Image So please, wait for me… ChoRyuJin…

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[Reigetsu, Command Room]
Image The dimensional jump field that suddenly appeared is now gone…
Image Was there any damage from it?
Image Sir, we’ve received reports that almost all of our Battas that were deployed near the satellite have been sucked in and are no longer responding.
(Jovian Officer)
Image Our army has lost 30% of its total strength…
Image Could this have been an evil Earthling plot?
Image I doubt it. But regardless, we’ve suffered a massive blow. Major Shiratori, I may have to consider the matter you brought up earlier.
Image You mean about making peace with Earth!?
Image We will consider it. The anger that we, the people of the Jovian Federation, have is not something that can be forgotten so easily.
Image I understand, but I appreciate the consideration.
Image (...I’m disappointed, Tsukumo. You, who has the Jovian soul within you more than anyone else, have ended up like this…)
Image (It’s time for us to change. The only way to confront the demonic army that lurks in this world is for humanity to join hands!)

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[???]
Image Congratulations on your arrival to this world, Lord Valgeass. All of Destrook has been waiting for you.
Image No thanks to that accursed “Power of Boundaries".
Image I also despise that power.
Image Who are you!?
Image It’s been 30,000 years, Valgeass. You’re still stubbornly alive.
Image The King of the Fifth Dimensional Empire… It seems you’re still your own dimension.
Image A mere invasion of the third dimension is not worth my intervention. It’s a shame that you ended up getting injured by those people.
Image How dare you say that. You can’t even leave your own dimension.
Image Silence, Divoti.
Image …My apologies.
Image Although he did give me a scratch, fighting him was surprisingly enjoyable. But it’s a pity…
Image A pity, huh…
Image Yes. Falsaber… I’ll remember your name.

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[Orbit Base, Hangar]
Image It’s just one thing after another. Jupiter X, the escape into space… But this one really took the cake.
Image The King of Destrook… Valgeass…
Image Such incredible power… I thought that was it for us.
Image Yeah. But the result of the battle was a considerable blow for BX.
Image That power was on par with Hades, the Mycenaean God we fought inside the Kedora’s memories.
Image And there’s that woman who appeared to be a Destrook executive… I believe her name was Divoti. Based on what she said, was it one of their goals to bring Valgeass to our world?
Image But they’ve already invaded this world twice.
Image That’s right… There was probably a reason why Valgeass was unable to come to this world.
Image We have too little information to speculate…
Image What is certain is that Valgeass’ arrival will embolden the Destrook offensive.
Image There’s no point in thinking about it too hard. We managed to drive Valgeass back, so isn’t that good enough?
Image Yeah. Everyone did really well.
Image Hehe. I’m sure Cross will be pleased.
Image After using all that power… I feel like I’m about to collapse…
Image Don’t push yourself too hard. Get some rest. We still have a lot left to do.
Image We need to rescue ChoRyuJin from the other side of the ES Window!
Image Yes. He’s waiting for us.
Image We will save him, Falsaber. He is your precious friend after all.
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Image Hmm? Falsaber?
[Falsaber collapses]
Image Falsaber!?
Image I’m…sorry…
Image Hey… What are you apologizing for?
Image Could it be… Did Falsaber use up all of his power?
Image He used up all of your power?
Image The same thing happened six months ago…
Image In the decisive battle against Destrook’s advance force, he fought alone, and…
Image !
Image But he’ll just return to the stone, right…? And then he’ll wake up like when we first met, right!?
Image No. That won’t be possible…
Image Why!?
Image The situation is fundamentally different from back then…
Image Fundamentally different?
Image You don’t mean…
Image Yes. Unlike the previous fusion partner, you’re still alive.
Image I’m…glad I was able to protect you… I won’t have to…break my promise…to him…
Image W-what are you saying… I don’t know what sort of promise that was… But what about your promise with me?
Image Stop it, Falsaber!
Image Youta… Yuki… I’m so sorry…
[Falsaber disappears]
Image Falsaber…!?
[Yuki’s stone cracks]
Image Oh no… Falsaber’s stone…
Image No, don’t go… We’ll always fight together, right…? You can’t leave us…!

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Image Ah…
Image Fal…saber…
Image FALSAAAAABEEEEERRRRRRRR!

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Sad day for squad time. The only mandatory deployment is Guy. We’ve got 17 slots, composed of Alto/Luca, Mic/Captain, Shou/Marvel, Setsuna/Obright, Kio/Seric, Banagher/Leon, Jojo/Hilmuka, Lockon/Michael, Ozma/Aisha, Allelujah/Klan, Jin/Maria, Alex/Slarzen, Gorg/GekiRyuJin, Knight/Volfogg, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, and Akito/Akatsuki. Tactician is Knight Alex. Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Last time, Falsaber died and ChoRyuJin is doomed to float alone in space forever.

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[J-Ark, Central Control Room]
Image Ugh… Where am I… Why am I still alive…
Image YOU’RE FINALLY AWAKE, DIMENSIONAL GUARDIAN.
Image Who are you?
Image I HAVE ADMINISTERED EMERGENCY TREATMENT TO YOU BASED ON INFORMATION FROM THE RED PLANET’S DATABASE. BUT IT IS ONLY TEMPORARY. YOUR LIFE IS…
Image …I know the state of my own body very well. But if I’m still alive, then there are things I must do…
Image If you’re planning to join up with Falsaber, you’re too late.
Image Why’s that?
Image He lost his life fighting Valgeass, the King of Destrook.
Image Falsaber is dead? What are you saying?
[Bruvictor smashes the ground]
Image What was I even doing… I let them do as they pleased with me… And now, Falsaber is…
Image You have two paths in front of you!
Image !?
Image Are you going to starve and die while your warrior’s pride is tarnished? Or will you fight as a warrior once more?
Image As a warrior…once more…

Image How are you feeling, Arma?
Image Why do you ask?
Image By repairing that man, we lost an opportunity to fight the Primevals, our primary objective.
Image Our ultimate goal is to collect the 31 Zonder Crystals and the destruction of the Master Program.
Image So there’s no need to rush?
Image Yes…
Image But in order to collect all 31 Crystals, we must steal them from Sir Knight’s party… If that happens, a battle is inevitable. But you still chose to save Bruvictor.
Image J, ARMA, THE LOCATION OF WHERE THE NEXT PRIMEVAL WILL EMERGE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.
Image Understood. Let’s head there right away.
Image (The Primevals… Perhaps they can…)
Image You may do as you like. It’s up to you to decide whether you want to stay here or leave.
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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image I see… So there’s nothing we can do about Falsaber…
Image Right now, Volfogg and Omoikane are doing what they can, but…
Image We never really knew how he worked to begin with. It’s embarrassing to admit, but there’s really nothing we can do…
Image If Aisha and Captain Yuuki, who are knowledgeable about ancient technology, couldn’t figure anything out, then we really don’t have any options.
Image I wish I could do something…
Image Same here. The children are shocked that Falsaber is gone.
Image Especially Youta. I can barely stand to see him and Yuki like this.
Image Where are those two now?
Image Koji, Mina, and some other guys are with them. They went into the colony.
Image Compared to other colonies, Minsry is full of nature. I hope it’ll be a nice change of pace.
(TL Note: Minsry is a space colony from Gundam AGE that’s featured in the first arc.)
Image Was Flit… Was this pit stop at Minsry suggested with their wellbeing in mind?
Image According to the former Commander, he came to ask for help from an old acquaintance of his. Some sort of company that doesn’t belong to the Federation.
Image Has Flit ever been here before?
Image When I was a child, I heard that he made a stop here during his war against the Vagans. I remember it well since he went into a lot of detail, which is unusual for Dad.
Image Shishioh, are you sure it’s fine for you to not be with Youta?
Image He has Yuu and Koji with him. I’d just be a third wheel.
Image Hmm. That’s surprising. I thought you were like an older brother to them.
Image That’s why I believe in his courage.

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[Minsry, Lakeside]
Image Seriously, this is incredible. They’ve been able to maintain this much nature within a colony without help from the Federation. Apparently there are other colonies with rich natural environments, but none are as beautiful as this one.
Image I heard this place is ruled by a very wealthy man who has been here since the Lunar Era. If he’s that great, he must have some interesting antiques. Right, Youta?
Image …I’m sorry, guys. You’re going through all this trouble for me…
Image No, it’s not like that at all.
Image I’m fine. It must be exhausting to worry about someone like me.
Image That’s not true.
Image Ah! Stop stop stop! How long are you going to stay like this, Youta!? This isn’t like you!
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Image Hey, wait a second, Koji! Youta and Falsaber were…
Image He’s not the only one who lost someone important to them.
Image !
Image Is that the kind of face you would want Falsaber to see? At least say you’ll avenge him!
Image I want to fight, dammit!
Image But he… He’s not here anymore…
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Image What does it mean to protect the world… To protect everyone… When you’re not even in it anymore… It’s meaningless…
Image Youta…
Image Um… Is that really you, Youta?
(???. Darkened)
Image Huh?
Image Hehe. What a coincidence running into you guys here.
(Back to normal)
Image Saji!?

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[Minsry, Forest]
Image Hot dogs, kebabs, chocolate parfaits, and chocolate bars! There’s a lot to eat here!
Image Um, Yuki…
Image Hmm? You can have your own. These ones are mine.
Image No, not that… Don’t you think you’re overeating?
Image Overeating?
Image Yes. It’s good to have an appetite, but you’ll get a stomachache if you keep eating like that.
Image …Why doesn’t it taste good…
Image Huh?
Image No matter what I eat… Nothing tastes good… It tasted better when we were all eating it together…
Image Yuki…
Image Falsaber is gone and Youta isn’t like himself… Can’t we go back to the way things were before?
Image It’ll be okay, Yuki! I’m sure Youta will feel better before you know it.
Image He promised his dad he would protect you.
Image I know… I’m sure that has something to with it…
Image I know Youta will be fine! Because Youta is Falsaber’s…
Image I’ve been waiting for this.
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
[A flash of light]
Image Kyaaaaaaaa!
[Fade to black]

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[Minsry, Grassland]
Image I see… So Falsaber is…
Image I wanted to help him… He was the one who gave me a path to build my future…
Image …The reason I came to space was because I thought there was something I could do.
Image Saji?
Image I stayed by Louise’s side until now because I thought it was my role to support the people I care about. But when I saw the light in the sky, I started to think there might be other things I could do.
Image What light?
Image Um, Saji, what are you talking about?
Image Youta… There’re still things you can do. Maybe there’s something you shouldn’t forget.
Image Something I shouldn’t forget…
[Explosion]
Image What was that!?
Image Everyone, come back to the ship right away! A Primeval has appeared in the colony! It’s currently fighting King J-Der!
(Phone)
Image A Primeval!
Image Youta, you’re there, right?
Image Yes. What about me?
Image Calm down and listen to me. I’ve lost contact with Yuki and Mamoru.
Image What are you saying!?

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[???]
Image W-what!? Where are we!?
Image Everyone, don’t leave my side! I’ll protect you with my power!
Image Earthlings will protect their kind, even at the risk of their own lives.
(Back to normal)
Image A Primeval!? I never sensed you!
Image I can freely control micro black holes. If I stay at the bottom of the gravity well, you won’t be able to find me.
Image You’ve been after Mamoru ever since we got here!
Image If I trap you in the deepest darkness possible, even Cain’s Machine of Destruction won’t be able to do a thing.
Image Cain’s Machine of Destruction?
Image Even if I am a Machine of Destruction…
Image That’s a lie!
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image You’re not like that at all!
(Back to normal)
Image Kaidou!
Image You are the son of Cain, born on the Green Planet. The real Machine of Destruction, created by Abel on the Red Planet, is me!
Image Huh!?
Image You’re not human?
Image Fufufufufufu… The two planets in the Trinary Solar System, “G” and “J”. Do the Green and Red Planets intend to keep resisting us, even after you’ve already ascended to a Machine World?
Image Green and Red Planets? What is he talking about!?
Image Is Mamoru actually…Latio?
Image Latio!?
Image I think I recall hearing that there was a planet that was turned into a machine, but there was a boy named Latio who escaped…
Image Could that be Mamoru?
Image I’m…
Image Yes… And based on Latio’s powers, the anti-machine world sublimation antimatter circuit “G-Stone” was created.
Image Abel of the Red Planet studied the G-Stone and created the J-Jewel. In his attempt to copy Latio, he created a biological weapon with enhanced psychokinesis abilities called “Arma”.
Image He also created the Soldato Division, a group of cyborg warriors. They fought with the space battleship J-Ark as the ultimate weapon to oppose you!
Image But even with all of that, he couldn’t stop his planet from ascending into a Machine World.
Image...
Image I don’t know anything about that… No. That memory must still be sealed…
Image Arma, created by Abel. Latio, the son of Cain. Once you two are eliminated, the energy threatening us, the 31 Machine Primevals, will cease to exist!
Image I won’t disappear!
[A flash of green light]
Image Oh!?
Image My father is Isamu Amami! My mother is Ai Amami! I’m… I’m the Earthling, Mamoru Amami!
Image Mamoru…
Image Get erased in my black hole!
[Micro black hole summoned]
Image That black thing is getting closer!
Image It’s trying to crush us!
Image I got this!
[A flash of red light]
Image I’ll suppress his power! You just focus on protecting them!
Image Got it!
Image Arma… It seems you’ve developed a sense of community while living on the Blue Planet.
Image You’re wrong! I’m a Machine of Destruction! My goal is to destroy you!
Image Hmm… Can you destroy this?
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Image !
Image That Primeval fused with a human too!
Image No way… That’s…her…
Image Mamoru?
Image That’s Kaidou’s mom!
Image It’s been a while… Ikumi…
Image Mom…

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Chapter 28: Friend

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Image Ugh… This Primeval can freely manipulate gravity!
Image It’s you, Arm Primeval!

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Image So you’re here, Soldato. I never thought we’d meet again at the edge of the galaxy like this.
Image Fortunately for me, I’ve regained my honor as a warrior!

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Select a Tactician (Knight Alex) and battleships (Diva, Nadesico, Quarter).

Image To think a battle would break out inside the colony…
Image That’s Sir Alex’s unit!

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Image You seem to be having a hard time, King J-Der.
Image I don’t need your help. Just stand back and watch!
Image Don’t misunderstand. We’re not here to help you. This is our fight! It has nothing to do with you!
Image Everyone, sortie immediately! We must repel the Primeval as soon as possible! This colony… This land… We must not expose it to any more flames of war!
Image You know, former Commander Flit is a bit intense today…
Image Grandpa?

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Deploy the boys. There’s no secret to worry about on this map.

Image Sir Alex! King J-Der intends to fight the Primeval on his own! So…
Image I understand! You go and support him!
Image So not only are “G” and “J” here, but the whole gang…

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Image You scum are an obstacle to the ascension of the Machine World. You will be eradicated here!

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Image It’s the Combined guy again!
Image And a Destrook unit too. It seems they’re working together after all.
Image We still have no contact with Yuki and the others?
Image Yeah. Judging by the last reaction, I’m pretty sure they’re still inside the colony…
Image Mamoru is with them. I want to believe they’re safe, but…
Image Anyway, let’s do something about these guys first!
Image All I can do is just stand here…
Image For now, trust that they’re safe. We’ll do what we have to! Let’s defeat the Combined Primeval together! Work with King J-Der to achieve victory!

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The Combined Primeval is back and slightly stronger than before. First, pull J and ZZ back so they can get some of those sweet Mic will gains. After that, move everyone forward and start the assault.

The next event happens either at the start of turn 3, when there are 10 enemy groups left, or if you reduce the Combined Primeval’s HP to 70% (56,420). Whichever one comes first.

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Image Humans love putting up a futile resistance. As long as we have that ability, they don’t even have a 1% chance of winning.
Image In that case, I’ll simply pull out all of your cores at once!
Image Wait, J!

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Image This reminds me of the time when we ascended the Red Planet into a Machine World.
Image My revenge is at hand! I’ll strike you down!
Image !?
Image What’s wrong? You stopped moving!

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Image GAAAAAAH!
Image What happened, J!? Did you lose focus!?
Image Soldato J noticed his J-Jewel was resonating. Arma and your friends are inside of me!
Image What the hell!?

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[???]
Image Now, stop your resistance and come to your mother. I missed you, Ikumi…
Image Stop this stupid drama! She would have lost her memory the moment you took her over!
[A red flash]
Image Aaaah!?
[The Intestine Primeval collapses]
Image !
Image Ms. Kaidou!
Image Right now, she…
Image Mom…
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(Darkened)
Image That’s human weakness!
(Back to normal)
Image !?
Image Oh crap!
Image Kaidou!
Image He’s been caught!
Image Taking advantage of people’s feelings…
Image This isn’t…a problem…
[A red light]
Image J Power levels are… Dammit. I’ll suck it up with a micro black hole!
Image OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!
[A red flash. A barrier forms around the Intestine Primeval and Kaidou]
Image An absolute defensive barrier created by the J-Jewel! But you won’t be able to move either!
Image Be careful you don’t get sucked into your own black hole.
Image You little brat…
Image Let’s have a test of endurance…
Image Kaidou!
Image (Falsaber… Youta…)

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Image Wendy and the others are inside that thing…
Image I’m ashamed as his bodyguard…
Image Fufufu. I can tell you’re filled with negative thoughts. Just give up and entrust yourselves to us. If you do that, you’ll become Zonders and be freed from that stress.
Image Yuki… Everyone!
Image As long as we can save them, there’s no need to give ourselves over to you.
Image !?

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Super Robot Wars BX - Guardian of Destrook
Image The 31 Machine Primevals… I’ll defeat you and save them all!
Image Bruvictor!?
Image Why is he with King J-Der!?
Image Is this the path you choose?
Image It is.
Image Warrior ZZ, is Bruvictor…
Image Regardless of what he did in the past, he’s chosen to fight as a warrior, just like us.
Image So he’s not our enemy…
Image All units, the target is unchanged! Secure the Primeval’s Cores and save the hostages!
Image (He’s different from when we fought together in the Kedora’s memories… He’s fighting to save Yuki.)

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The objective is the same, but now Bruvictor has joined as an uncontrollable NPC ally. Of course, don’t let him die unless you want a Game Over.

Image Thank you, warrior from the Red Planet. I may have a limited amount of time left… But I will pour everything I have into my pride and power!

Now’s a good place for boss dialogues.

Image Once this planet gets ascended into a Machine World, humanity will be saved! Everyone will be liberated from hatred, anger and all other negative thoughts!
Image What’re you talking about!? That’s just a fake purification!
Image It’s true that hatred and anger are spreading across Earth and space right now! But that’s not all! We’re not going to let machines do anything to us with a skewed view on reality!

Image Fufu… Some of you right now are having very negative thoughts. I thought about wiping you all out at once, but it wouldn’t be so bad to use some of you as bases for Zonders.
Image If you hadn't attacked, ChoRyuJin and Falsaber would still be with us! Do you know how sad GGG and Youta are right now!?
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Image Raijin-Oh is an emissary of the Earth that’s been destroying Zonders along with Cain’s Legacy. When the Blue Planet’s ascension into a Machine World is complete, I will turn you into a Zonder. I’m sure you’ll become a useful vanguard.
Image Turning Raijin-Oh into a Zonder!? Can you really do that!?
Image Whether they can or not is irrelevant! I won’t let Raijin-Oh become a minion of evil!
Image If you’re the strongest, then we’re absolutely invincible! Don’t get carried away by thinking you’ve already won!

Image The Legacy of Cain… No matter how much power you draw upon, you are powerless before us. You have no chance of winning. Go join your comrade, adrift in the sea of stars!
Image They’re still here… Within the glow of this G-Stone! The feelings they’ve entrusted to us gives us unlimited power! Let’s go, ChoRyuJin! Falsaber!

Image No matter how much you resist, it’s impossible to stop Earth from ascending into a Machine World! Eventually, it will happen to the entire universe too!
Image You’ve got to be kidding me! If you do that, Earst will be affected too!
Image I’ll save both Earst and the Earth where Yuu and his friends live! I won’t let you do as you please, Primeval!

Image No matter how many of you join up to fight us, you cannot match our fused form.
Image Don’t underestimate us, Primeval! Everyone who fights here has the strongest weapon imaginable against you! Even if we don’t have a G-Stone, as long as we have that one thing, we will never lose to you!

Image A machine that connects the negative thoughts of humans… What a dangerous existence. Just like Cain’s Legacy and the Disaster left behind by Abel, it’s an obstacle that’ll prevent the ascension of a Machine World! We must destroy it!
Image The 00 Raiser doesn’t just connect negative emotions. It also connects the human heart that seeks to understand one another! I won’t allow someone who cannot understand this to deny our hearts!

Image If things continue like this, this colony will end up like Industrial 7! I can’t let that happen! We’re here to stop people’s sadness and suffering! Isn’t that right, Unicorn!?
Image It’s impossible for machines created by humans to defeat the 31 Machine Primevals. Learn this fact once and for all!

Image The negative thoughts in your hearts have increased due to the battle with the Destrook King. If you won’t run, then we’ll bury you here and start creating our Machine World!
Image When Grandpa told me about this place, his voice sounded gentler than usual… This must be a special place for him! If so, I’ll definitely protect it!

Image I sense a lot of negative thoughts from the people living in this place… I could create a good Zonder here…
Image I know very well how terrifying battles inside colonies are for the people who live in space! That’s why I will protect this place!

Image Why do you resist the ascension of a Machine World so much? It would free you from your negative thoughts.
Image It’s simple! There’s no need for that! If you listen to one good song, all those negative thoughts you’re talking about will be blown away!

Image Are you watching this, Falsaber? He’s still fighting. Mazinger and I will help him out! It’s the least we can do to repay you for fighting alongside us all that time!
Image No matter how enthusiastic you are, the outcome that awaits your future will not change. The Blue Planet will be destroyed!

Image Many warriors have challenged us in the past and have met their end. That last battle was one of them. I will make sure you suffer the same fate.
Image Hmph. If that’s what you want to do, then are you sure there’s enough of you in there?
Image It’s such a pain in the ass to go through all of you Primevals one by one. You’d better gather all of you up in one place, you patchwork bastard!

Image If this place is destroyed, then its people will be sad again! That’s not okay! We won’t allow it! I must protect everyone no matter what!
Image What’s wrong? I can sense your negative thoughts within you. But don’t worry. I’ll save you from those emotions.

The plot continues when either 4 turns have passed since the last event, there are 4 enemy squads remaining, or the Combined Primeval’s HP is reduced to 50% (40,300).

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Image The Combined Primeval’s regeneration ability… In order to break that…
Image Gah!

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Image Ugh… I guess I’ve…reached my limit…
Image It’s just like when we fought on Earst… He’s in a lot of pain.

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Image Serves you right, Bruvictor. That’s the price you pay for betraying Destrook!
Image More of them!
Image You knew that your body, created by Divoti, would decay if you didn’t return to us!
Image Since you’ve become our enemy, we have no intention of letting you live! Die!

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Image GAAAH!
Image Bruvictor!
Image Do you have time to worry about others?

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Image Uwaaaaaa!
Image Traitorous Bruvictor! Your betrayal of Lord Valgeass deserves a thousand deaths!

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Image I’m not going to die here…
Image That bastard hasn’t had enough!

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Image I can’t die…not by you…
Image Bruvictor…
Image He’s gone… Falsaber is dead… I must protect her… I must protect this world… By the oath engraved on this body…
Image !
Image Heh. Is that all you have to say? I will cut your head off and offer it to Lord Valgeass!
Image Then watch from the afterlife as we ravage this world! Join Falsaber in hell!
Image Hold it!
[Youta is now standing next to Bruvictor, thanks to a car.]
Image Who is that?
Image Youta!?
Image You moron! Why are you in a place like that!?
Image It’s you…
Image Bruvictor… You reminded me of something very important…
Image Something…important?
Image Even if the person I made a promise to is no longer with me… The promise we made… The feelings left behind will never fade away.
Image What are you babbling about, inferior species? Go ahead and die alongside Bruvictor!
Image I won’t let that happen!

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Image Guy!
Image Show me, Youta… Show me your courage with him!
Image With me…
Image !
Image If you wish to carve out your destiny, call my name!
Image Let’s break new ground… You and I will carry on Falsaber’s will!
Image BRUVICTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!

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Super Robot Wars BX - Dimensional Guardian Bruvictor
Image This is…
Image Bruvictor’s appearance!
Image He’s changed!?
Image My body… My strength is returning…
Image So this is what it’s like inside you, Bruvictor… I can feel your emotions…
Image Let’s do it, Bruvictor! Let’s save Yuki from that monster!
Image Yeah!

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Image Combined Primeval! We’re taking Yuki back!
Image We won’t miss by an inch!
Image The place where Yuki and the others are is…right there!
Image I’ll take this one too!

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Image Guh… Oh no! He disrupted Intestine’s fusion!

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[???]
Image Huh!? I can see outside!
Image Dammit! Did he just blow a hole through the micro black hole!?
Image Latio, get everyone out while I’m holding them down!
Image But I can’t leave you behind…
Image It’s okay, just go! This is my fight!
Image Okay… I’ll take everyone with me and go first! But I’ll save you too! As an Earthling…and as my friend!
Image Alright… Thank you.

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Image Sorry for worrying you all!
Image Yay! Mamoru and the others have been saved!
Image Yuki…
Image I know… You saved us, Bruvictor.
Image Yuki, come join us!
Image Yes!
[Yuki fuses with Bruvictor]
Image Damn you… You took Latio away… But the same trick won’t work twice! I’ll repair it immediately…
Image So even Primevals can panic! If you’re looking for the Core of your buddy, it’s already over there!
[A flash of green light]
Image Everyone, I’ve already purified this Primeval Core!
Image You mean from that attack, you…
Image The enemy has lost their regeneration ability! Now’s the time to strike back!
Image Youta, it’s just as you said… Now our wills are one.
Image Yeah… I know this feeling very well. I’ll do my best not to hold you back!
Image Looking forward to working with you, Bruvictor.
Image Just wait, Kaidou… I’ll definitely save you!

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[Bruvictor]
Bruvictor is a long range sniper with two key features (besides three pilots. The first is its Flame Thrust attack lowering the attack of anyone it hits (if they’re not immune to debuffs). The second is its “Treasure of Power” ability, which increases all damage done by 10% when above 130 will.

Image Let’s do this, Falsaber… Sorry. Bruvictor is Bruvictor. I misspoke.
Image I don’t mind. From our previous clashes, I know how much he meant to you.
Image Thanks… But you’re the one we’re fighting with right now. I want you to tell us about yourself later, Bruvictor!
Image …I’ll think about it.

Defeat the Combined Primeval! Gameplay-wise, it still has HP Regen despite Liver being removed from the fusion, but you won’t have to worry about any more cutscene shenanigans taking place.

Image Damn you… I can’t believe Liver was defeated! At the very least, I’ll wipe out Cain’s Machine of Destruction and the Disaster left behind by Abel!
Image Youta! Bruvictor! Mamoru’s friend is still inside it! So…
Image I’ll be fine, Yuki! We know what’s going on! Let’s take its cores one by one like before, Bruvictor!
Image Yes! Let’s show them the power and inherited will of a Dimensional Guardian!

The map ends when the Combined Primeval is defeated.

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Image Hehe. If it weren’t for your regeneration ability, we would have won by now!
Image You think just because you defeated Liver you have the upper hand!?

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Image But without that regeneration ability, there’s no way you can beat us! Time to take Arma back! J-QUAAAAAAAAAAAARTH!
[King J-Der fires the J-Quarth at the Primeval]
Image Don’t think you know about all of our abilities!
[The J-Quarts gets deflected]
Image Impossible!
Image The J-Quarth got deflected!?
Image I don’t believe it! The increased atomic disintegration energy caused by its fusion created a defensive membrane that blocked the attack!
Image So it has armor that nullifies our attacks!
Image Dad! Will any of the support tools be effective!?
Image We’re unable to launch any because of various errors! It’s probably due to the Brain Primeval!
Image Now that we’ve combined, we can use all of our powers at the same time! Legacies of Cain and Abel… Break down into atoms!

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Image Ugh… My body…
[Alarm]
Image GaoGaiGar’s GS Ride is nearing its limit…
Image How can we defeat someone when none of our tactics will work!?
Image But even so… We still have to defeat it…
Image You’re right… We must find the light of victory! As long as we have the same goal and work together…
Image King J-Der! GaoGaiGar! You must work together! If you do, a path forward will be opened!
Image Ugh… You want us to join forces?
Image King J-Der…
[GaoGaiGar throws something to King J-Der]
Image This is…
Image That’s his pride as a warrior! It’s the power that will allow us to accomplish this mission!
Image You guys… Trust in your comrades’ words, King J-Der!
Image G and J! Use your powers to save Arma!
Image …Very well! I will wield this power!
Image No matter what you do, nothing will work before these eyes that can predict all possible events!
Image Shut up, idiot!

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Super Robot Wars BX - Goldion Hammer
Image I’ll lend you my strength! There’s nothing I can’t doooooooo!
Image OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!!

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Image How!? Even if the molecular decay couldn’t catch up with that attack, we could have banished it to the infinite darkness of a black hole!
Image Abducting me was a mistake!
Image I see… Did you reverse the J-Jewel’s absolute defensive power!?
Image GUUOOOOOOOOHH!

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Image The Combined Primeval is gone…
Image Seriously… That’s some incredible power…
Image That’s the power of the G-Stone and J-Jewel… The combined power of two ancient relics…
Image I’ve obtained six Primeval Cores… The only one remaining is the Arm Primeval, who escaped.
Image If he got away, we’ll just kick his butt again, no matter how many times it takes.
Image Yeah! It’s more important that we save the people they fused with!
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Image (Isn’t that right, Kaidou?)

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[Minsry, Military Port]
Image Iku…mi…
(Darkened)
Image Thank goodness… Mom…

Image GGG promises you that we will take full responsibility in delivering Lady Kaidou back to Earth.
(Phone)
Image J, you said you’ll fight alongside us… Is that true?
Image The Primevals and Destrook are strengthening their ties with otherworldly forces. If Arma desires a united front, then that’s what we’ll do.
Image Strength is skill, skill is magic, and magic is strength.
Image What are you talking about?
Image Those are the words of someone who taught me something very important. I think you’ll understand what those words mean.
Image By fighting together, we can open up new paths… I can’t deny that. However, Cyborg Guy, our fight will be settled someday.
Image That’s exactly what I want.
Image Hey, Bruvictor is coming with us too, right?
Image That’s right.
Image Even though you were being controlled, the fact remains that you were once our enemy.
Image There are some people in this unit who aren’t your biggest fans. You should know that.
Image I will not ask for forgiveness.
Image Bruvictor…
Image As the Dimensional Guardian, I will continue to fight to protect this world. If people are going to take issue with me, I’ll just accept it and move forward.
Image Hmm. If you say that, then I have no complaints.
Image Let’s do our best together, Bruvictor, to accomplish both your and his mission. And to protect her.
Image Well, I guess that’s fine. But it’s a promise you made, so it is what it is. Hehe.
Image Thank goodness. Looks like I don’t have to worry anymore.
Image Saji!? Why are you here!?
Image I heard he wanted to meet up, so I let him in.
Image Meet up? With Setsuna?
Image Now that’s a mystery. How does Saji know Setsuna?
Image He was with us for a time.
Image A lot has happened between the two of them.
(TL Note: Watch Gundam 00.)
Image A lot of things…
Image (Wait. Was the friend Saji mentioned earlier…)
Image Thank you, Setsuna.
Image Hmm? I didn’t do anything to deserve your thanks…
Image Thank you anyway.
Image Hehe… Just accept it, Setsuna.
Image Okay…
Image (Really now… It’s just like I said, there was no need to worry. He hasn’t changed…)
Image What a coincidence to bump into an old friend while also coming across King J-Der fighting in the same place…
Image It must be thanks to Falsaber.
Image What did he do?
Image Apparently, Falsaber’s stone is called the Stone of Destiny.
Image Now that you mention it…
Image I see… “I will fight near your heart until the end”. He’s still keeping his promise with me.
Image (Watch over us, Falsaber. We will complete your mission. We will protect this world.)

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[Diva, Bridge]
Image I’m glad we were able to successfully defend the colony.
Image Yes… I am glad too. Well, I’ll be running a quick errand. Captain, do I have permission to go ashore?
Image Oh? It’s unusual for you to leave the ship…
Image There’s a place I’d like to visit for a bit. Is that okay?
Image Y-yes. Oh, by the way, Yurika asked if we could head to Tordia.
(TL Note: Tordia is a space colony from Gundam AGE that’s featured in the second arc.)
Image Tordia?
Image Apparently, Nergal is preparing to give us a new ship there.
Image I see. So the repairs to the fourth Nadesico-class ship was completed after it was destroyed on the Moon. So after Minsry comes Tordia, huh…
Image Is something bothering you?
Image No… Captain, I want you to inform a certain individual at Tordia that the Diva will be arriving.
Image Sure. Who?
Image Romary Asuno… Kio’s mother.

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[Reigetsu, Tsukumo’s Room]
Image SUPER! HOT-BLOODED SLAAAAAAAAAAASH!
Image Ohhhh… Episode 39 of Gekiganger is always so exciting…
Image Agreed. Next up is the scene where our idol, Nanako, will…
[The TV turns off]
Image What!?

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Image Bro! You’re watching stuff in the dark again!
(Yukina Shiratori. Nadesico. CV: Ikue Otani)
Image I’m your older brother, Yukina. When you grow up, you’ll understand the greatness of Gekiganger.
Image I hate anime.
Image The same exchange as always…
Image Genichiro, stop talking in that pretentious tone.
Image What!? I’m not! At least it’s not intentional…
Image More importantly, are we really gonna make peace with the Earthlings!?
Image !
Image The higher-ups have only just started the discussion.
Image Earthlings are evil, aren’t they!? Why would we want to make peace with them!?
Image Now’s the time to make peace and find a new way forward!
Image You’re lying! You’ve been seduced by an Earth woman! I have proof!
Image T-that’s Minato’s picture!? I thought I hid it behind that poster…
Image Tsukumo, you… Above all else, you were using a poster of Nanako to hide it!?
Image Bro, you’re disgusting!
[Yukina runs out]
Image Yukina…
Image You know she’s right, Tsukumo. We’re dealing with evil Earthlings! Why would you want to make peace with them!?
Image Genichiro, I was telling the truth earlier. It was her who gave me the idea to propose peace.
Image I can’t forgive those thugs! Remember everything they’ve done to us!
Image Okay then, Genichiro. You’ll have to see it for yourself.
Image See what?
Image The Vagan Zeheart Galette just told us that he’s located the unit that has the Phase Transition Engine battleship. You and I will contact that ship again.
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Squad time! Forced deployments are Kio and Setsuna. We’ve got 16 deployment slots, which are Guy/Captain, Alto/Ozma, Mic/Obright, Shou/Marvel, J/Seric, SKL/Yuuki, Banagher/Leon, Jojo/Zeta, Lockon/Michael, Akito/Akatsuki, Youta/Allelujah, Jin/Maria, ZZ/Slarzen, Gorg/Shanalua, Knight/Volfogg, and Koji/Lorelei. The Tactician is Flit (for a secret). Aestis are in their 0G Frames.

Before we get started, make sure Shanalua has a kill count of at least 50 by the end of this stage. If you took the Japan route in the previous split, make sure Banagher has a kill count of at least 70 by the end of this stage. I’ll mention it again later.

J also gets the Silverion Hammer attack, something he only used in the PS1 game “Blockade Numbers”. It’s one of the strongest non-combo attacks in the game, but limited to a range of 1. For all intents and purposes, J-Qwarth remains King J-Der’s finisher, since you’ll want to keep him at range and bombard enemies with its massively long ranged cannons in J-Ark form. The enemies will be focused on him due to his high HP as well, literally slamming their heads into their own death.

Last time, Bruvictor, J, and Fighter ZZ joined the party.

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[Baronche, Bridge]
Image I heard that Ghost 1 contacted you.
Image He’s confirmed that they’ve infiltrated Tordia.
Image Just as I expected. Ghost 1 is to keep an eye on the target. Tell the others to stick to the plan.
Image Got it, Captain Ash.
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Image Do you have memories of that place?
Image …No. Just a strange connection.
Image Captain, sorry to interrupt, but I have some information.
Image Lemme see… This doesn’t seem like “just any” information. What happened?
Image Just now, the Federation’s Gadelaza engaged the enemy in combat…and was shot down.
Image What!? The Gadelaza is a mobile armor piloted by mankind’s first Innovator, right?
Image To be precise, he was the “first” Innovator that’s part of the federal army. Was it the Vagans or the Jovians? Maybe one of the other invaders?
Image No. It was actually…

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[Tordia, Military Port]
Image So that’s the fourth Nadesico-class ship, the Shakuyaku…
(TL Note: Keeping up with Nadesico's flower name theme, a Shakuyaku is a kind of peony.)
Image It was totaled after the Jovian’s attack at Luna Base, but it looks good as new.
Image It must have cost a fortune to fix. It’s amazing how much they’ve accomplished.
Image Is this ship really that important? It looks just like the Nadesico.
Image Let me explain.
Image Waah! Inez!?
Image Here we go again. This woman loves explaining…
Image Don’t look at me like that. Though I do love explaining things.
Image Hey, Inez! Tell me about the Shakuyaku!
Image I’d like to know more for future reference too!
Image Oh, teachers love kids like you. Let me explain. The fourth Nadesico-class ship, the Shakuyaku, was built after the Nadesico set out for Mars. In essence, it’s a slightly more advanced Nadesico. The basic performance is more or less the same, but its unique feature is a piece of equipment called the “Y-Unit”.
Image Y-Unit? You mean that conversion unit they’re installing onto the bow?
Image Yes. It’s a weapon that utilizes the theory behind the Phase Transition Engine that’s also installed on the Nadesico. I think some of you kids won’t understand the technical part, so I’ll skip the details. Essentially, it causes a Phase Transition in the space around the target.
Image Phase Transition… You mean like what that Gekiganger-type enemy was trying to do?
Image It’s a phenomenon that annihilates everything in the area.
Image Nergal has created an incredible weapon…
Image That just shows how intense the war has become. The enemy is attacking us with everything they’ve got.
Image Hey Bruvictor! I need those supplies!
Image Understood.
Image B-Bruvictor, what are you doing?
Image I was asked to help. This will also help me fulfill my mission.
Image Well… Bringing in materials does help us out, so you’re not wrong…
Image Bruvictor is just as serious as Falsaber.
Image We are beings with the same origin. I’m sure we have some similarities.
[Bruvictor walks off]
Image (Is that so? Bruvictor has a different kind of seriousness…)
Image Maybe he’s trying to take Falsaber’s place in his own way…
Image !
Image I’m sure he wants to defeat Destrook as soon as possible, since Falsaber was unable to do so…
Image Apparently during the battle on Austral Island, information about Destrook’s HQ was wiped from his memory. It seems they took precautions in case Bruvictor betrayed them. How thoughtful.
Image It must be frustrating, right?
Image …Bruvictor!
Image What is it?
Image Let’s do our best together.
Image I swore to fight alongside you. I have no intention of breaking that oath.
Image Hehe! Bruvictor, shall I polish your spear? Just like this stone and Falsaber, your senses are connected to the spear, right? I’m sure it’ll feel good.
Image It’s true that we share our senses outside of combat, but… Alright, I accept your kind offer. Just let me move these materials first.
Image Hmm? Aren’t those boxes from the Nadesico? Why is he moving them there?
Image Oh right. All the supplies on board the Nadesico are being transferred to the Shakuyaku.
Image Huh?
Image Didn’t you hear? The Nadesico is…

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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image They’re going to scrap the Nadesico?
Image Yes. The Nadesico is going to be scrapped and the crew will be transferred to the Shakuyaku.
Image Right now, it looks like they’re about to transfer Omoikane to its new home.
Image But why destroy the Nadesico?
Image Apparently the federal army and the Nergal executives are thinking about trying to retake Mars. To prepare for this, they want to replace the old Nadesico with the new Shakuyaku.
Image It’s sad that we’ll have to say goodbye to the Nadesico, who has fought alongside us…
Image Yeah…
Image Is something the matter, Kio? You’ve been restless ever since we got here.
Image This colony is Kio’s parents’ hometown.
Image Their hometown?
Image Yes. Kio’s mom, Romary, lives here for work reasons.
Image I see. So he’s excited to see his mom again.
Image You’re just like a kid, Kio!
Image Well, I haven’t seen her in a long time… But I’m sure she has a lot to say about me becoming a pilot…
Image He’s been doing whatever he wants away from his parents. I’m sure he’ll get quite a scolding when they meet up.
Image I disagree.
Image What do you mean?
Image I think Kio’s mom would feel more at ease if she saw him now.
Image That’s right. He’s more grown up now than when we first met.
Image Maybe… I think it’s because I’ve seen so many different things. Things that can’t be understood through data or videos alone…
Image I think that’s what life is about. You grow by experiencing new things.
Image Yes…
Image That’s the same for Setsuna, right?
Image Me?
Image Yeah. It may be hard to tell, but it feels like your expression has softened.
Image Has the confusion inside of you gone away?
Image I don’t know… But I think I might be onto something…
Image Isn’t that fine? If you don’t know, you just need to figure it out. If you keep going as you are, I’m sure you’ll find an answer someday.
Image Just like you and the Vajra.
Image Yeah.
Image (Finding an answer… I wonder if the “something” I’m feeling right now will lead to that answer…)

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[Tordia, City]
Image It’s not as nice as Minsry, but this place is still really pretty.
Image Hey Meg, can I talk to you for a bit?
Image About what?
Image I know this may be none of my business, but are you sure things are fine between you and Akito?
Image !
Image The reason why you came here is to avoid running into him, right?
Image …I don’t know how I feel. I know that he’s working his hardest, but the reason why he’s working like that is…
Image I see… Everyone has a lot of things going on right now.
Image Yeah. I’m sure it’s the same between us Jovians and you Earthlings.
(???. Darkened)
Image Huh?
Image It’s you…
Image It’s been a while. There’s something I need to discuss with you.
(Back to normal.)

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[Tordia, Area Around the Port]
Image Things seem to have changed a little, but for the most part, this place is the same as it was back then…
Image (Including that “rotten stench” that permeates throughout the colony…)
Image After all, they’re Earthlings. In accordance with Lord Ezelcant’s ideals, we will commandeer the fourth Nadesico-class ship, the Shakuyaku, and its Phase Transition Engine.
[A car pulls up]
Image Zeheart?
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image It really is you, Zeheart…
(Romary Asuno. Gundam AGE. CV: Kana Hanazawa)
Image Romary Stone…
(TL Note: Stone was her maiden name.)

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[Tordia, Back Alley]
Image Thank you both for your help.
Image No no, thank you… I mean, this isn’t a conversation between enemies.
Image You’re right about that. Hahaha…
Image Why are you cozying up to the enemy, Tsukumo!? Where’s your Jovian pride!?
Image …I thought I understood it before, but the Jovian Lizards really are human after all… Just like us, they’re people who get angry or laugh…
Image Meg…
Image Even if you make a face like that, I won’t be fooled. Damn evil Earthlings…
Image Evil Earthlings… That’s an awful thing to say. I mean, we are at war, so I guess it’s normal.
Image It’s a bit late to say this now, but you have been very kind to accompany us.
Image Hmm… Only it’s because it’s you.
Image Eh!? W-what do you mean?
Image You helped us out before, right?
Image Actually, you’re the one who helped me escape…
Image You could have easily escaped by making a Boson Jump, but you didn’t. Why?
Image If I had Jumped at that time, neither of you would have survived.
Image Hehe. It’s because you think like that that I want to learn more about you.
Image Minato…
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Image So, what did you want to talk to us about?
Image Nothing really. The important part was that we talked in the first place. Right, Genichiro?
Image Hmm… I think it would be presumptuous of me to deny what we talked about earlier…
Image So this whole thing was about him?
Image Yes. I wanted as many of my compatriots as possible to know about you.
Image What do you mean?
Image Minato, listen to this. Right now, the Jovian Federation is…
[A gun is drawn]
Image Everyone, stay right where you are.
Image !?
Image Admiral Munetake!?
Image We’re completely surrounded! Damn you Earthlings! Have you plotted against us!?
Image You think we planned this?
Image Megumi Reynard. Haruka Minato. You two are suspected of being spies.
Image Whaaaaaat!?
Image What the heck do you mean by spy!?
Image Until now, there have been many times when it seemed as if our unit’s movements were being leaked, remember? So the obvious thought is that there’s an informant inside BX.
Image And you think that’s us?
Image The fact that you’re meeting Jovian pilots is proof enough.
Image You’re wrong! We contacted them unilaterally!
Image It’s useless, Tsukumo! They’ll never listen to a word we say!
Image So you do understand. You can’t ever believe what the enemy tells you. Now, surrender. I’ll hear your story in detail while you’re in chains.
Image You’ve got to be kidding me…

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[Tordia, Area Around the Port]
Image On my way to the port, I saw a figure that looked like you, but I didn’t think it actually was… It’s been 23 years, but you look the same.
Image Why are you here?
Image You know why… This is the colony where that man… Where Asemu will return to.
Image Asemu will return here?
Image You fought Kio, right?
Image Yes.
Image “I want to show you a world without war”... That was his favorite phrase. But now he’s piloting a Gundam. He’s been unable to avoid fighting.
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Image Zeheart, you need to stop whatever it is you’re doing.
Image Then shoot me. I know you carry a gun for self defense.
Image No. I’m not going to shoot you. I know Asemu would do the same.
Image …You’re too kind for your own good, Romary “Asuno”.
[Zeheart tackles Romary]
Image Kyaa!
[Romary is pinned to the ground]
Image I am a Vagan. I’m not the same man I was in your youth. If it means realizing Lord Ezelcant’s ideals, I will kill you and Asemu’s son without mercy.
[Zeheart draws a gun]
Image Just like this…
Image Zeheart…
[Gunshot]
Image Who are you!?
Image Zeheart Galette. Your plan has already been thwarted.
(???. Darkened)
Image What?
[Explosion]
Image What was that!?

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[Tordia, Back Alley]
Image What in blazes was that!?
Image There’s been an explosion over by the dock! It looks like someone blew up the Shakuyaku!
Image What the hell!?
Image Was it you guys?
Image No, we…
[Punch]
Image GAH!
[Punch]
Image GAH!
[The soldiers collapse]
Image Wha…
Image Tsukumo, we can’t stay here! Let’s get out of here!
Image Okay! Minato, Megumi, you two should run away with us!
Image But…
Image Nothing good will come from us staying here. Let’s go, Meg.
Image A-alright…
Image (That being said, what will happen to us now?)

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Chapter 29: A Reunion and Farewell

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Image Did we shake them off?
Image I thought their objective was to seize the Earthlings’ Phase Transition ship. Why did Sir Zeheart…

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Image My apologies. I failed to capture the Shakuyaku. Someone saw through our plan.
Image (What is he talking about?)
Image (It seems it wasn’t the Vagans or Jovians who blew up the Shakuyaku…)
Image Let’s meet up with the recovery team first! We haven’t completely failed yet!
Image Roger.

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Image That’s strange… According to the plan, this was supposed to be the rendezvous point…

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Image Oh, there they are.
Image No, they’re already…

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Image Huh?

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Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image Hmm. It looks like our men on the inside have pulled out.
Image A single mobile suit did that!?
Image Who is that!?

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Image That’s the space pirate who’s been messing with us!
Image Space pirate!? So then the recovery team was…
Image They were wiped out in an ambush! It sounds impossible, but it was all him.
Image Are you kidding me? That’s ridiculous…

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Choose your Tactician (Flit) and battleships (Diva is mandatory. I chose the Ptolemaios and Quarter). The Nadesico is unusable for this stage.

SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Optional #4
Set the Tactician to either Flit or Wendy


We’ll be fighting Vagans, so Flit seems like the natural choice.

Image Is the Nadesico not coming out?
Image Sorry! It’s gonna take a bit to get Omoikane running after cancelling the transfer!
(Phone)
Image We’ll deal with this on our own! BX, deploy!

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Deploy your troops. There’s another secret I should point out here.

SECRET ALERT
Shanalua Mandatory #1 and #2
Make sure you’ve deployed Kio and Shanalua 5 times before this chapter, excluding forced deployments.


I’m not sure how you could ever miss out on these steps. You’d have to go out of your way to do something like that. Still, it’s worth pointing out.

Image There really are space pirates here. It seems they’re fighting the Vagans and Jovians!
Image Haven’t the space pirates been attacking freighters and Federation ships?
Image According to Veda, those ships were actually traps set by Vagans and Jovians…
Image (Are they the ones I felt?)
Image The Diva and Gundams are here…
Image That space pirate’s mech… It can’t be!
Image We just got a message from the space pirates! It says “We are currently at war with the Vagans and Jovians. I have no intention of engaging in combat with your unit”!
Image In other words, as long as we don’t get in their way, they have no intention of attacking us…
Image I’m reminded a bit of Celestial Being…
Image I don’t intend to let my guard down, but if we can ignore one faction, then all the better.
Image Space pirates are fine and all, but don’t forget to deal with the escaped spies!
(Phone)
Image Are Megumi and Minato really Jovian spies?
Image It’s true that they were in contact with each other. We’ll need to ask them ourselves.

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Image Based on life signs, Megumi and Minato are aboard that mech!
Image We need to hear them out. Avoid shooting down that mech if possible.
Image Meg… Why are you two…
Image Well… It would be one thing if you brought us back to your base with you, but if things go wrong here, we might die.
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Image Don’t worry! I, Tsukumo Shiratori, will protect the two of you even at the cost of my life!
Image Doing something like that for Earthlings… Major Shiratori, what the hell are you thinking…
Image Zanald, don’t do anything unnecessary. The fact that we’re both here shows how important this operation is to Lord Ezelcant.
Image I’ll say the same to you. We’re well aware that you’ve been in contact with an Earthling too.
Image Quit the unnecessary prying. My heart is always with Lord Ezelcant. I’ll prove it to you here.
Image (And that goes for him too…)
Image We don’t have to attack the space pirate's mobile suit, right?
Image For now, prioritize defeating the Vagans and Jovians. We can deal with the space pirate later.
Image (There’s something I need to confirm with that pirate…)

The objective for the first part of this stage is to defeat all enemies except the Daitetsujin (the mech Feldt pointed out). Do not let that Daitetsujin, the AGE-3, or the 00 Raiser fall.

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Joining us as an uncontrollable NPC ally is Captain Ash in his mobile suit (shown as ??????, but if you know, you know). He does have his own bunshin ability, but he’s not invincible. Don’t let him get shot down because…

SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Mandatory #1
Have Ash get into combat with Zeheart at least once.


Because of lore and AI reasons, they will prioritize each other if they’re in range.

Image I expected BX to show up, so now it’s all up to my own actions… Prepare yourself. The man before you is no ordinary pilot. I’m Bisidian’s Super Pilot, Captain Ash!

Image (We’re in the middle of a battle… We should be protecting the colony… But there’s something about that space pirate…)
Image Kio, don’t let your guard down with those pirates. There’s no telling if they’ll turn against you at some point. But focus on defeating the Vagans! If the colony is destroyed, then your mother will die too!
Image I-I know, Grandpa! I’m not going to let that happen!

Image I sense many thoughts on this battlefield… Who is it… Who’s calling me!? Is it you!?

Let’s also get the rest of this stage’s secrets out of the way too.

SECRET ALERT
Shanalua Mandatory #3
Shanalua must have a kill count of at least 50 by the end of this stage.

Loni Mandatory #B4
Banagher must have a kill count of at least 70 by the end of this stage, but only if you took the Japan route during the last route split.

Jovians Optional #1 and #2
Have Akito attack Tsukumo (#1) and Genichiro (#2). The order does not matter.


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Here are the bosses for this stage. Nothing we haven’t seen before. Be careful that you don’t get blindsighted by the Gekiganger-type’s MAP attacks. Let’s get into the dialogues.

First up is Tsukumo and Genichiro.

Image Meg! Minato! There must be some sort of mistake about you two being spies, right!?
Image Akito…
Image Are you sure about this? It’s not too late for me to hand you over.
Image No, this is for the best. If we go back now, nothing good will happen to us.
Image Dammit, it looks like you have no intention of returning! At this point, we’ll have to stop you with force!

Image If we fail to complete our mission and lose those Earthlings here, we won’t be able to face our comrades! Earthling Jumper! Your tricks may have blindsighted us before, but this time, we’ll defeat you!
Image Dammit, it’s another Gekiganger-type! Do you think you’re on the side of justice!?

Next up is Zanald.

Image Hmph… I’m going to make you suffer in the pits of Hell! It’s too late to have any regrets, Gundam Pilot!
Image I’ve been analyzing our battles… It’ll be difficult to repel them with the Orbital Wear alone! I’ll compare it with the past battle data and try a different tactical pattern!

Image Since that battle on Mars, I’ve gained a lot of combat experience! Today, I’ll defeat you with my own hands!
Image Hmph. Did you mistakenly think you could defeat me with a few victories under your belt!? Earthling! I will once again show you the difference in our abilities!

And finally, Zeheart.

Image This is no place for pirates! You’re an eyesore! Get out of here!
Image I see, so you’re willing to let me go? How generous! But pirates don’t abide by common sense! You should know that much, right!?

Image You will lose everything! The Gundam, the AGE System, and even your own grandson! This is all your fault, Flit Asuno! You’re the one who put a child into the Gundam and sent him off to the battlefield!
Image Shut up! I won’t let you take anything from me ever again! The one who will lose everything will be you!

Image The Vajra have wills of their own! And yet you manipulate them and drive them to war! Are you even human!?
Image I spit those words back at you! The existence of we Vagans weren’t even acknowledged and we were exiled to Mars! To obtain Eden, we will not hesitate to use any means necessary!

Image It’s not like we’ll find out here how you’re controlling the Vajra like this. It’d be much quicker to capture you and find out face to face!
Image We have nothing to say to you Earthlings! Good luck trying to capture one of us! What a foolish idea!

Even though the objective says to defeat everyone except the Daitetsujin, the plot continues when you shoot down one of the other three bosses. If you shoot down Zeheart, his HP recovers to full. Make sure you get Akito’s dialogues before you shoot one of them down.

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I opted to defeat Zanald.

Image Dammit. Those punks are getting stronger… But I have no intention of failing this operation twice.

I’m sure the other two have lines here.

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Image If this continues, we’ll get nowhere. Maybe it’s time I play my trump card.
[X-Rounder sounds]
Image !?
Image What is this…
Image Kio, do you feel that too?
Image What’s wrong, you two!?
Image Be careful! Something’s coming!

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(???)
Image A lump of metal!?
Image That’s no ordinary debris! Is this the trump card you were talking about!?
Image No, it’s not!
Image Data matching complete! They’re the same as the extraterrestrial “ELS” that we identified on Earth!
Image That’s the ELS!?
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(ELS. Gundam 00. CV: N/A)
Image !
Image They’re attracted to Setsuna’s quantum brainwaves!
Image Sir Setsuna, intercept them!
Image Okay!
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Image This feeling… It was from the ELS!?
Image Setsuna!?
Image What are you doing!? Intercept them quickly!
Image Kuh!

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Image Setsuna, watch out!

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Image Kio!?

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Image What are they…
Image The AGE-3 is being invaded by the ELS!
Image If this keeps up, he’ll be absorbed into the ELS! Kio, separate the Core Fighter!
Image Okay!

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Image Too bad for you, Gundam!

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Image He caught me!?
Image We didn’t expect those aliens to appear, but it made our plan work!
Image Were they planning to steal the Gundam!? All units, immediately…
Image KIO!
Image That guy!
Image UUUOOOOOOOOOOO!
[Ash is intercepted by Zeheart]
Image Kuh! Zeheart Galette!
Image Oh no you don’t, space pirate!
Image Well done, Zeheart. You’ve improved yourself in my eyes a little! Hehe. This is my token of gratitude.

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Image KSHAAAAAAAA!
Image They’ve sent out Vajra again!
Image And they’re being controlled by the Vagans!
Image A monster is fit to face another monster! I’m counting on you to take on the enemy until I return to the ship, Zeheart! But it seems that you have someone you would like to fight, right?
Image …Major Shiratori, Lieutenant Colonel Tsukiomi, retreat with Zanald.
Image But then you’ll be by yourself…
Image It’s said that anyone carrying a heavy burden will themselves become a burden.
Image !
Image Let’s retreat, Tsukumo.
Image Fine…
Image Grandpa… Everyone…
Image I’m sorry…

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Image Kio, Megumi, and Minato are gone…
Image Damn you Vagans! I’ll get the AGE-3 back!
Image I…
Image Gundam Pilot! That boy was kidnapped because of your hesitation! If you can’t erase that hesitation, then leave!
Image I’m sorry… I need to concentrate on the battle…
Image (What happened to you, Setsuna?)
Image Listen up! In order to rescue Kio and the others, we must defeat the ELS and Vagans!

Defeat all enemies. Kio’s gone and there are ELS to our north and Vajra to our south.

Now we get to fight the ELS for real. Their main gimmick is that, when their attacks hit, they also damage the unit’s EN. When that EN falls to 0, that unit instantly dies via assimilation and the ELS regains full HP. Thus, they’re very dangerous for your supers. At the very least, these small ELS units are very easy to destroy in a single hit.

I believe the SD Gundams are safe from being assimilated, since they use MP instead of EN. They never end up getting hit by ELS, so I haven’t been able to check.

Everyone has lines when fighting the ELS, much like bosses.

Image Those were the things that were moving those mobile suits a while ago… Gorg, I think you’ll be fine, but be careful when you fight them, okay?
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Image Get out of our way! We need to save Kio!
Image Jin, you dolt! Don’t rush into the ELS without a plan!
Image It’ll be terrible if Raijin-Oh gets assimilated like that woman!

Image The appearance of the ELS in the Earth Sphere was only due to that exploration ship… Why have they shown up now? Is something happening in the Jupiter Sphere?

Image That’s a metal monster, Jojo! I’d rather not fight something that creepy…
Image We have to help our friends, how many times do I have to keep saying that!? Of course I’ll try to not get absorbed! Sorry Window, but bear with me just a little longer!

Image We must go and rescue Kio right away! If I get absorbed by those beasts, I’ll be done for because of my small size! I must predict their movements!

Image I don’t know what they are… I can sense something resembling a will, but I can’t sense anything deeper… I need to know more than that…

Image Setsuna’s behavior… I don’t have quantum brain waves so I can’t understand completely, but he must have sensed something from the ELS. Do those aliens have a will of their own after all?

Image Do these beings really have the same hearts as the Vajra!? I don’t have time to find out right now!

Image Dammit, it seems the ELS may have a will of their own… I heard Alto and his friends had a hard time coming to an understanding with the Vajra! It’s difficult to try and work towards that right now!

Image Depending on who controls it, Mazinger can become either a god or a devil! If the ELS took control of it, it would turn into a Devil Mazinger!

Image I don’t care if you punks have a will of your own or not! You just want to fight us!
Image We have no intention of talking to these monsters! Let’s shoot them down all at once!

Image I don’t know if they were really spies or not, but I can’t let them take Megumi and Minato without even listening to what they have to say! We don’t have time for this! It doesn’t matter what you are! If you get in our way, we’ll take you down!

Image While we’re doing this, Kio, Megumi, and Minato are getting farther away! We have to chase after them quickly!
Image I’d love to, but if the ELS behaves like I’ve heard, then we’re in for a tough fight!
Image I have no intention of quietly letting you assimilate me! Don’t think I’m an easy target, ELS!

Zeheart is still around and will continue to stick around until he’s shot down once more.

The plot continues when either Zeheart is shot down, or you shoot down 4 ELS. I opted for the former. Just as a small note, you cannot get multiple EXP or money drops from shooting down Zeheart multiple times. Only the first time counts.

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Image Not yet… I won’t fall from something like this! X-Transmitter! Show me more of your power!

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Image Zeheart Galette… Has his X-Rounder powers increased, just like Kio?

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Image MORE ELS! MORE ELS!
Image Tch. This is never gonna end!
Image What should we do!? If this keeps up, we’ll never be able to rescue Kio!
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Image KSHAAAAA!

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Image !?
Image The Vajra are…

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Image Are they being ordered to their deaths!?
Image This is horrible…
Image Damn Vagans… What the hell do you think the Vajra are!?
Image Even if… Even if we can’t communicate with each other, they’re still living beings with feelings!
Image …That’s right.

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Image Setsuna!?
Image What’s that Gundam trying to do!?
Image Those who live in this world should have hearts…
[A green light]
Image Is that light GN Particles?
Image Setsuna, you can’t!
Image That’s unreasonable! Stop it, Sir Setsuna!
Image If there’s something that’s preventing our hearts from understanding each other, then we must connect them…
Image That’s why I’m here!!

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Image Who are you guys!?
Image What did you come here for!?
Image ANSWER MEEEEEEE!!

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Image Answer me, ELS!

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Image Answer me, Vajra!

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Image Tell me why you’re here!
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Image !?
Image UWAAAAAAAA!
Image Setsuna!?
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(Darkened for the rest of the chapter)
[Alarm]
Image The 00 Raiser’s GN Particle storage tanks’ output has risen! If this continues, it’ll overload and the mech will explode!
Image It’s because he forced the Trans-Am Burst!
Image Wake up, Setsuna! You need to eject immediately!
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Image The output has exceeded the critical point! It’s too late to rescue him!
Image SETSUNAAAAAAAA!
Image I’ll have to damage your mech. Forgive me, young man!
(???. Darkened. Phone)

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Super Robot Wars BX - Envoy From Jupiter
Image I’ve successfully recovered the cockpit!
(Back to normal)
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Image It’s the same guy from Rostroulan!
Image I’ve saved your friend!

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Image You have my thanks, Graham Aker!
(Tieria Erde. Gundam 00. CV: Hiroshi Kamiya)
Image A new Gundam!?

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Image The alien ELS… The trans-dimensional lifeform Vajra… They’re both groups who we should be able to come to an understanding with…
Image But for now, we must fight, even if it’s a contradiction!

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Image Amazing… There’s no way to tell which one’s the actual monster…
Image That Gundam’s tactical pattern… If the data I hold is correct, then the man piloting it is…
Image Yes! It’s our friend, Mr. Erde!
Image So he’s the last Gundam Meister!?
Image But why would a Gundam Meister work together with a federal soldier?
Image We’ll hear him out later. You good, Tieria?
Image Yeah. Just give us orders, Miss Sumeragi.
Image I guess it’s a coincidence that I’m fighting alongside Celestial Being! All members of the Sol Brave Squadron! Full Blast!

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[CB-002 Raphael Gundam]
Between its higher than average armor and GN Field, the Raphael is a very defensive Gundam that’s great for support and support defenses.

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[GNX-903VW Brave Commander Test Type]
It comes pre-upgraded and has innate EN Regen, which is great since most of its attacks consume EN. A great all ranger that’s extremely fast.

Image Even with all the information from Veda, we still cannot determine the ELS’ motives… Setsuna sensed something… Although we need to figure out what they want, for now, we must get through this situation!

Image Intervening in such a chaotic battle makes me feel like I’ve actually joined Celestial Being! Attention all Sol Braves, I’d like to thank you for flying alongside me! I’ll be counting on you in the battles to come!

They even have dialogues with Zeheart.

Image A new Gundam equipped with a pseudo GN Drive! That means you’re the last Gundam Meister, who’s been acting separately this whole time! I have no weaknesses! I, Zeheart Galette, will defeat you!
Image That’s Zeheart Galette, an ace Vagan pilot! But if I make full use of my quantum brain waves, even if he is a top tier X-Rounder, I can… Tieria Erde, engaging the enemy in combat!

Image That crimson machine… I see… This is the rumored Zeheart Galette! Unfortunately, I’m neither an Innovator nor an X-Rounder, but I’ll be more than a match for you!
Image He can keep up with my movements! This is true skill… X-Transmitter, full power! Ghirarga, take him down!

The objective remains the same. Defeat all enemies. Setsuna’s gone now, but Tieria and Graham are more than enough to take his place.

Now we can finally take down Zeheart without him restoring to full HP.

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Image Tch…

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Image I won’t let those space pirates get in our way!
Image That looks like…
Image Fram, huh? What kind of machine is that?
Image The Fawn Farsia. It’s a machine that makes use of my X-Rounder abilities.
Image There’s no way I could ever forget… That machine was Yurin’s…
Image Vagans, how far will you bastards go!?
Image F-former Commander Asuno?

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Image More ELS are here!
Image Zanald and the Jovians have already been recovered. Zeheart, please retreat as well.
Image …Very well.
[Zeheart and any remaining Vagans and Vajra retreat]
Image Captain, pursue them with the Diva immediately! The Photon Blaster should be fully charged!
Image But we need to defeat the ELS to protect Tordia…
Image If they take the AGE-3, it’ll all be over! We must crush every last one of them who escaped and recapture the Gundam!!
Image Maybe so, but…
Image (But if we leave, everyone in BX will…)
Image Captain of the Diva! The ELS are converging on my position!
Image Huh?

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Image I can use quantum brain waves too!

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Image Mr. Erde!?
Image Don’t worry about me! Diva, shoot!
Image But…
Image Natora, leave this to me!
(Phone)
Image Yurika!?

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Image No connection issues with the Y-Unit. No issues with the energy link either.
Image Is that the Nadesico?
Image They attached the Shakuyaku’s Y-Unit!?
Image Hehe. Of course something attached to the fourth ship is compatible with the first ship!
Image Surprise! Everyone, if you would!

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Image That’s right… This is fine…

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Image We’ve eliminated all ELS in the area. There’s no more detected.
Image But what about the Gundam Meister?
Image Notify all units… We cannot pursue the Vagan ships… Return to base…
Image We can’t chase them? Then what about Kio?
Image Dammit. How did it end up like this…
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Image Damn you… YOU’LL PAY FOR THIS, VAGAAAAAAAAAAAAANS!

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[Fa Arc, Brig]
Image Hehe. Good job, Earthlings. Now, face your own powerlessness in there.
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Image I’m sorry we have to treat you like this.
Image It’s fine… Even though this is a natural course of events, we were dragged into this situation. I would like to be treated better though.
Image You misunderstand something. The only reason why you’re still alive is because of Tsukumo!
Image Huh?
Image Women are national treasures. I will never let any harm come to you.
Image Shiratori…
Image That’s something you can only say because you have a bright future ahead of you.
Image (Bright future?)
Image You better thank Major Shiratori. Otherwise, you would have been space debris by now. Unlike the Gundam Pilot, there’s no need to keep you alive.
Image Vagan! No matter what you do to me, I’ll never give up the Gundam’s secrets!
Image What a noisy brat. You should know that you’re only alive because Lord Ezelcant wills it.
Image Ezelcant…
Image Where are you taking us?
Image You mean you don’t know?
Image The place where the Vagans live… Second Moon, in the Mars Sphere.
Image Second Moon…
Image You’ll tell us the Gundam’s secrets there. I’m looking forward to it.
Image (I’ve been captured… I’m so sorry, Grandpa… Mom… Everyone…)

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Why didn’t you pursue the Vagan ship!? If we went after them, we could have recaptured the AGE-3!
Image But in that situation…
Image What about that situation!?
Image Please stay calm. If we had pursued them, Tordia would have been annihilated. You are aware of Setsuna’s condition after he was attacked by the ELS, right?
Image That’s why that Gundam Meister sacrificed his life to help us defeat the ELS.
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Image I’ll tell you more about Tieria later. I don’t think the decisions made by Captains Yurika and Natora were wrong.
Image As long as we’re still alive, we have a chance to recapture the AGE-3.
Image …We must prepare to attack immediately. We must take it back from them as soon as possible!
Image No. The damage to our ships is not cosmetic. We need supplies too. It’s impossible to launch an immediate pursuit. We must return to Orbit Base at once.
Image This isn’t the time for that! By piloting the Gundam, Kio’s abilities have begun to take shape! He can defeat the Vagans and become our savior! Something I wasn’t able to do!
[Door opens]
Image Enough already, Dad!
Image Unoa!?
Image We’re in the middle of a briefing. You’re not authorized to come in.
Image I’ll accept any punishment you want later. But first you need to stay calm.
Image I am calm! That’s why…
Image Dad… We all know how you feel. We all feel the same way. I’m sure my brother feels the same too…
Image Unoa, you…
Image Brother?
Image Captain, we have an incoming transmission from the pirate’s ship from earlier!
Image Oh, those space pirates?
Image Yes. The other person calls himself Captain Ash, the captain of their ship.
Image Captain Ash… Is that what he’s calling himself now?
Image Do you know him?
Image Captain Ash… His real name is Asemu Asuno.
Image Asuno? So then he’s…
Image Yes. He is my son. He is Kio’s missing father.

We’re going into a route split, so the next update will be an intermission!

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Welcome to the third and final route split intermission of the game! Just as I said before, the game is structured so that you can get all secrets in a single run.

Let me go over again the kill count secrets that you’ll need to keep track of if you want to get the true ending of the game. Again, these step numbers are from the Akurasu wiki.

SECRET ALERT
Deen Mandatory #3
Kio’s kill count must be at least 100 by stage 40.

Gundam AGE Units Mandatory #5
Kio, Obright, Seric, Natora, and two future units’ kill counts must be a combined total of at least 500 by stage 40.

Neo Byston Well Mandatory #4
Shou’s kill count must be at least 100 by stage 35.

Soldato J Mandatory #2
Guy and J’s combined kill count must be over 200 by stage 45.

Uoozben Mandatory #2
Hilmuka’s kill count must be at least 70 by stage 45.


Last time, Kio got kidnapped and Setsuna is in a coma after trying to communicate with the ELS and Vajra.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image This is the first time we’ve spoken with you directly, Brave Cross.
(Phone)
Image I knew it… After watching the last battle, I thought it would be you… You’re alive, Asemu!
Image Hmm… It seems there are some familiar faces among you.
Image Dad! He’s alive after all!
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Image It’s been a while since we last spoke, Dad.
Image You have no right to call me Dad!
Image Dad!?
Image How dare you show yourself before me now!
Image W-what’s going on? Isn’t Asemu Asuno…
Image Yes… He was an ace pilot who was in Commander Asuno’s unit when he was on active duty.
Image Oh right! I remember learning about Asemu in the military academy.
Image He went MIA after a certain battle… That was the last time anyone’s seen or heard from him..
Image It’s embarrassing to be treated as a historical figure, but I am still alive.
Image Shut up!!
Image !?
Image Not only have you not contacted me, but now you’re a goddamn pirate!? You’ve got to be kidding me!!
Image Please calm down, former Commander Asuno! If he’s contacting us now, he must have a good reason…
Image Oh, does he now!?
Image Excuse former Commander Asuno. Captain Ash, if you don’t mind me asking, why are you contacting us?
Image I want to keep this conversation brief. The matter is simple. I would like to cooperate with BX in order to recapture the AGE-3.
Image Cooperate?
Image The capture of the AGE-3 means the Vagans now hold the AGE System. If things continue like this, they’ll gain even greater strength by analyzing the AGE System.
Image The AGE System can’t be analyzed so easily unless Kio gives them the password!
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Image I have a question first. I heard that Bisidian and the Federation are fighting. However, it seems you’re also hostile towards the Vagans. Whose side are you on?
Image The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as the saying goes.
Image I refuse! Those pirates don’t belong to either side. They’re just a bunch of self-proclaimed noble thieves trying to stir up trouble on the battlefield!
Image That’s a bit extreme, but I agree with the former Commander. The federal army has been attacked multiple times by Bisidian.
Image Oh?
Image He’s right. There’s been reports of Bisidian plundering on a monthly basis.
Image And now you want to help us out…
Image Just listening to the story, this isn’t an easy decision to make.
Image When the ELS research lab was attacked by the Vajra, I suspect it was your AIF-9V Ghosts that intercepted them.
Image I’ll leave that to your imagination.
Image According to the intel I just got, it was Bisidian who blew up the Shakuyaku just before the last battle…
Image What!?
Image I recall Erina was furious. She said she wouldn’t be satisfied unless she complained to the culprits directly.
Image There are many Vagan sympathisers hiding in Tordia. They were attempting to hijack the Shakuyaku. If we didn’t do what we did, the new Phase Transition ship would have fallen right into the enemy’s hands.
Image That’s a pretty extreme method though. Not like we’re one to talk.
Image A conventional approach would have taken too much time. Just like that ship, the AGE System must never be stolen, right?
Image Then why didn’t you go and immediately recover the AGE-3!?
Image I’m not so blind as to what was going on around us, like you were. I understood what the consequences of abandoning that battle would be.
Image So you were there to protect the colony?
Image Even though we call ourselves space pirates, we don’t like unnecessary destruction.
Image (He’s lying… I know he knew Romary was in Tordia…)
Image By using our “Invisible Umbrella”, we can avoid being detected by enemy search nets and launch surprise attacks on enemy bases. If you can act as a diversion, the rescue operation will go smoothly.
Image So you want us to act as decoys?
Image Do you really think we can trust you!?
Image I agree with the former Commander, Captain. As I implied before, we’re not on friendly terms. Even though we are an independent unit, your proposal is a bit too important to be decided with on-site judgement alone.
Image I understand that due to my position, you cannot respond immediately. But I want to say something first.
Image Hmm?
Image Kio… Before he’s a BX pilot, he’s my son.
Image !
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Image HA! Don’t be stupid! An army isn’t cheap enough to be controlled by human kindness!
Image Then let me tell you one more thing. This rescue mission will not be to your detriment… In fact, it will shift the tides in your favor.
Image …Explain.
Image According to the intel we’ve gathered, the Vagans are using the power of a certain individual to control the Vajra. To be more precise, rather than calling it a “power”, it might be more accurate to call it a “song”.
Image A song…
Image You’re not saying the Vagans have…
Image I am. They’re using Ranka Lee’s singing to control the Vajra. If we can rescue her too, you won’t have to fight the Vajra anymore.

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[Second Moon, Reception Room]
Image Um… I was called here all of a sudden. Did something happen?
Image You’ll soon understand.
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[Door opens]
Image Lord Ezelcant, I’ve brought the prisoners as you’ve ordered.
Image (Prisoners?)
Image Thank you for your hard work. Let them in.
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Image Who’s that?
Image That man is Ezelcant, and the woman next to him must be a Vagan princess…
Image I’m not. I’m…
Image Eh?
Image Correct. She’s not a Vagan. She’s just a lost child who was wandering the universe.
Image A lost child?
Image Welcome to Vagan. I am the leader of the Vagans and the one who will create Eden, Fezarl Ezelcant.
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[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Hallway]
Image I see. It looks like we still haven’t reached a conclusion about rescuing Kio.
Image Yeah…
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(Darkened)
Image Setsuna…
Image How is Setsuna doing?
Image His life isn’t in danger, but his condition isn’t good.
Image Is it because he used the Trans-Am Burst on the Vajra and ELS?
Image At that time, Setsuna released a high concentration of GN Particles in order to share his consciousness with them. But he couldn’t take in the massive amounts of information they were sending him, and it ended up damaging his brain cells.
Image How reckless…
Image But he still tried to do it. All living things have hearts. That’s what I believe at least…
[Door opens]
Image People continue to search for ways to understand each other, even with alien races.
Image Who are you?
Image Paving the way to the future… That’s your fight, young man…
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Image Major Graham… Thank you for helping Setsuna.
Image As you can see, it’s not like I saved the young man, even though his friend came to me for help in this time of crisis.
Image Tieria Erde… The fourth Gundam Meiste, huh…
Image Hey, you’re the one who helped us out in Rostroulan, right?
Image I’m embarrassed.
Image I think Tieria chose you not because of the outcome, but because of who you are as a person. If you still feel ashamed, then try wearing a mask.
Image That hits a sore spot…
Image Setsuna… I hope you wake up…
Image According to Lady Canaria, it’s unclear when he’ll regain consciousness.
Image But even so… I believe in him.
Image What do you mean by that?
Image I don’t really understand things like Innovators or quantum brain waves, but I see the strength of his feelings. If that’s what they call a true Innovator, then I’m sure…
Image Yeah…
Image He will wake up again… If Tieria was here, he’d say the same thing.
Image Then I will wield my sword until he awakens once again. Both to surpass the young man, and to achieve my true ambition.
Image So then…
Image Yes. Thanks to Captain Bright, I will continue to lend my strength to BX, however small it may be.
Image It’s reassuring to have a pilot like you on our side.
Image Welcome, Graham Aker. You’ll be working hard to take Setsuna’s place, so prepare yourself.
Image Heh… I’ll take that as a good thing.

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[Nahel Argama, Brig]
Image There’s a commotion outside, Captain.
Image This feeling… It doesn’t seem to be a battle. Can you see anything?
Image I’m not a psychic. But if you tell me to do something, I’ll figure something out.
[Knock]
Image Captain.
Image Hey kid. It looks like something big is going on. Are you sure you should be here?
Image That's why I’m here. There’s something I need to tell you.
Image We’re prisoners. If you keep talking to us, you’ll only arouse suspicion.
Image I have permission. And it has something to do with why you’re here as a prisoner.
Image Is it about Marida!?
Image Hey, you’re not gonna tell us she’s dead, are you!?
Image No. The treatment itself is going well.
Image Then what?
Image I think we’re going to Mars. You became our prisoner because you wanted to save Marida, but now we’re going to an even more dangerous place.
Image …Well aren’t you the sweetest.
Image Huh?
Image On a battlefield, bullets can come flying at any time. It doesn’t matter if we’re on Mars or Venus.
Image Thanks for being honest, but you shouldn’t be so considerate towards your prisoners.
Image Still, I want to do things the right way. I think that’s important when your lives are at stake.
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Image Well, if you’ve finished your business, leave us. It’s not a good idea to hang out with prisoners.
Image Alright. It may sound strange to say this, but I hope you’re doing well.
[Banagher leaves]
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Image I’m happy for you, Captain.
Image Yeah…
Image (I know I’m not in a position to say this, but I’m no pilot. Marida… Thank goodness…)

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[Tordia, Military Port]
Image GekiRyuJin, I’ll work over here. You deal with the wreckage over there.
Image Roger!
Image Don’t push yourself too hard, Bruvictor. You’re still injured from being used by Destrook, right?
Image Not at all. By fusing with you, the curse that was eating away at my body has disappeared.
Image Even so… how should I put it… I don’t mean to praise pirates, but it’s amazing how only the Shakuyaku was destroyed.
Image They didn’t damage the dock or the town… They’re more like noble thieves than pirates.
Image What do you mean by noble thief!? They destroyed our ship, dammit!
Image Hahaha… But at least the Y-Unit was in the middle of being attached, so it avoided any damage…
Image Attaching the Y-Unit to the Nadesico… Captain Yurika has some crazy ideas. But maybe that’s why she’s the Captain.
Image They’re sister ships, but their electrical systems are completely different, right?
Image It’d be a waste not to use it, and her motto is to never leave a single grain of rice.
Image Hehe. Even with food, she’s very similar to Yuki.
Image …Wendy, aren’t you pushing yourself too hard?
Image What do you mean?
Image Aren’t you worried about Kio? You’re childhood friends, right?
Image Of course I’m worried about him. But…
Image Wendy?
(???. Darkened)
Image Huh?
Image Is that really you, Wendy?
(Back to normal)
Image Auntie Romary!?
Image Is Kio not with you? I promised to meet him…
Image About that…

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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image I see… The Vagans took Kio…
Image I’m sorry. Even though we were there…
Image No, it’s fine. He’s the one who decided to fight as a pilot. It’s the Asuno family’s destiny to fight in Gundams… That’s why… That’s why…
Image Auntie…
Image Um… Romary, Kio’s…
Image Ugyu!
Image (Oi, Yuki. Don’t mention Kio’s dad.)
Image (Why? She looks so…)
Image (Now’s not the time. Her son’s been abducted. We don’t want to cause her any more unnecessary worry.)
Image (After all, he’s a space pirate… Do you think she’d be okay with that?)
Image (12 nautical miles…)
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Image Kio…
Image Right now, our unit is making a plan to rescue Kio. Please stay calm.
Image Besides, they must have some reason why they took the trouble to kidnap him. At the very least, his life isn’t in any danger right now.
Image Ouch! Quit stepping on my foot!
Image Oh, sorry about that. I tripped.
Image It’ll be okay, Auntie… We will save Kio. I don’t know how, but I know we will.
Image Wendy… Thank you.
Image She’s right. According to Tieria… Sorry, I know from my comrade that Kio is safe.
Image Huh?
Image But didn’t Tieria just die?
Image Oh, sorry. To avoid confusion, we planned on having Sumeragi tell you later, but…
Image It was just his body that died in the last battle. Tieria Erde is very much still alive.

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[Diva, Hallway]
Image Inno…vade…?
Image Artificial humans created by Aeolia Schenberg to carry out his plan… And Tieria Erde is one of them?
Image Yes! It seems that his data body moved into the AGE Device!
Image Into the AGE Device!?
Image It was done on purpose to help rescue Kio.
Image The existence of Innovades is well known within the Federation, but this is the first time I’ve heard that they can do something like this…
Image Innovades themselves are merely external living terminals that allow Veda to collect information. Some individuals possess quantum brain waves, but that’s also due to their link with Veda. Physically, they're not that different from humans.
Image A lot of things happened to Tieria, and he ended up becoming one with Veda. That’s why he’s able to do something like that.
Image I see… In other words, you made your decision back then based on that information.
Image That’s how it turned out. I’ve already heard the story ahead of time.
Image …You really are amazing.
Image Am I?
Image Yes. Even if I knew about that ahead of time, I’m not sure I would have made that same decision. I can’t even make a decision as Captain. I was confused and at a loss…
Image If the leader is confused, those who follow them won’t get anywhere.
Image
Image Ruri, you’re too strict!
Image But you weren’t confused. You merely hesitated.
Image Huh?
Image It’s only natural that you would hesitate. Everyone’s lives were at stake.
Image !
Image No matter what decision you make, you may end up regretting it later. But instead, if you stay true to yourself and come up with an answer that’s true to your heart, then that’s probably the right answer.
Image “Being myself”, right?
Image Yes!
Image You’re fine. You’re doing a great job as Captain.
Image At least it all turned out fine this time.
Image Thank you, everyone…
Image (“Being yourself”... Young people like them have the strength to be like that… But I guess that’s not the case for the old timers…)

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[Tordia, Tavern]
Image
Image Pardon me. You look lonely.
Image It’s you…
Image There’s some seats next to you. Mind if we join?
Image I heard you have a secret stash.
Image Azuves and Captain Otto too? I don’t really mind.
Image Then excuse us.
Image One Long Island Iced Tea please.
Image A cocktail that tastes like tea without using tea, huh…
Image So you know about it. I’m surprised the former Commander knows about alcohol.
Image Even I have nights where I drink… I don’t have any fond memories of those times though…
Image Is this about your friend?
Image Yes…
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Image So, what brings you here? You’re not after my bottle, are you?
Image I just wanted to have a drink. We haven’t shared one for several decades, right?
Image Oh? Did former Commander Asuno and Captain Jeffrey know each other beforehand?
Image We were in the same unit a long time ago.
Image This is the first time we’ve drank like this since just before I joined the Frontier Fleet.
Image …Did you Captains have a fruitful discussion?
Image We have come to a conclusion as a unit, aye.
Image We’ve decided to cooperate with Bisidian and rescue Kio.
Image I see…
Image …Asemu has grown so much…
Image It’s been over thirty years since you left Earth. Over thirty years…
Image Time flies, huh…
Image Azuves, do you remember the Vorder Kingdom?
Image I remember it like it was yesterday. Even though it’s been more than a decade since it fell…
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Image But Prince Jordy, who was just a kid at the time, has now grown into a fine young man.
Image You’ve been watching him grow up closely. It must have been quite an emotional experience…
Image Aye.
Image …It’s not like we can do much else, right?
Image What do you mean, Captain Otto?
Image I will complete my duties, and when the time comes, I will make way for the next generation of soldiers. After that, I will live a modest life with my family in retirement. That was my original plan, but when I saw the young people in BX, I began to have doubts about that idea.
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Image Captain Otto, it doesn’t matter what we can do. All we need to do is to stay alive for them. If the young people can think and feel for themselves, then I think we did a great job.
Image I agree. Let one’s actions speak for themselves… Though I guess young people today might not understand that.
Image But even so, I would be happy if I could become the foundation for my kingdom.
Image The foundation, huh…
Image Maybe he feels the same way…
Image
Image I think it’s time I head back. Any more alcohol will be bad for my health.
Image Former Commander Asuno…
Image But… I’d love to have a drink with you guys again.
Image Heh… Here here.
[Beeping]
Image An emergency call?
Image I’m sorry to bother you during your time off, but we need you on the bridge immediately.
(Phone)
Image What is it?
Image We’ve received an urgent request from Brigadier General Kati Mannequin. It seems that Boston, a city in Union, has been occupied by the Kingdom of Ku and the Mardoul Army.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Bishott is asking Union for help!?
Image Yes. Bishott Hatt wants to build a relationship with the Federation to wipe out the remaining aliens on Earth, including the Vagans. And, if we can establish a relationship, they will also guarantee the safety of those held in the quantum brainwave blocking facility in Boston.
Image Quantum brainwave blocking facility?
Image It’s a facility established to protect potential Innovators who may be targeted by ELS.
Image In the event that something were to happen, it would gather the ELS in one place to limit the damage.
Image Bishott and Mardoul are officially saying they’ll protect them from ELS attacks.
Image Protect my ass! They’re just hostages!
Image Exactly. Of course the Federation wouldn’t ever accept such a request.
Image So that’s why they want us to help out with this operation.
(Phone)
Image In addition to reducing Kio and the girls, there’s also another important operation in Boston… It’s getting increasingly difficult to move as we please.
Image If you want to stay, we’ll just head to Second Moon on our own.
(Phone)
Image We have no choice but to split BX into two groups.
Image Oh?
Image If you went there alone, there’s no way you’d be able to rescue anyone. That’s why you need us to act as a decoy, correct?
Image Yeah.
Image I have no objections to former Commander Asuno’s proposal. For this operation, we’ll split BX into two groups to achieve both objectives.
Image For the Kio Asuno and Ranka Lee rescue operation, we’ll need SMS and those who are skilled in space combat.
Image Let’s focus the Boston group on those skilled in ground combat, including Aura Battlers.
Image Got it! So for the Kio rescue mission, we’ll need the Nadesico, Diva, Macross, and the Nahel Argama as our mothership. Knight Gundam and his men, and Guy and the GGG Brave Robot Army will go too!
Image So everyone else will stay on Earth…
Image Wait a minute! I want to go and save Kio too!
Image Second Moon is the Vagan’s home base. It’s the most dangerous place we’ve been to so far. We can’t take kids like you there.
Image Jin… The Captains are being considerate of us.
Image We need you on Earth. You’re the "Earth Defense Class”, right?
Image Tch. Fine…
Image Although Wendy and Mamoru are crewmates, I will not force you to accompany us on this mission.
Image It’s fine.
Image Same here!
Image What about Youta, Yuki, and Bruvictor?
Image We will…

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Time for the final route split of the game! Team Bruvictor must decide if they want to go to Mars to save Kio, or stay on Earth to retake Boston.

The ones going to each are:
  • Mars: SD Gundam, Gundam AGE, Gundam Unicorn, GaoGaiGar, Nadesico, Macross Frontier, and Macross 30.
  • Earth: Gundam 00, Galient, Dunbine, Raijin-Oh, Gorg, Shin Mazinger, and Mazinkaiser SKL.
Without spoiling much, the Mars route is focused on Gundam AGE and Macross plot, while the Earth route is focused on Dunbine, Galient, and Mazinger plot.

Youta decides to stay on Earth to retake Boston. This will be the canon route post-split.

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Image We’ll help out with the liberation of Boston.
Image I don’t have a problem with that, but are you sure?
Image To be honest, I really want to go save Kio, but Union seems to be in pretty bad shape.
Image Wendy, Mina… Be careful.
Image Thank you, Yuki.
Image I’ll definitely come back with Kio and the girls.
Image Please do. We have our own battle to fight!
Image Jojo is on fire!
Image …Prince Jordy, I’m not saying you shouldn’t get excited before fighting Mardoul, but as the Prince of Vorder, you must act like a royal. So…
Image Gramps… I’ve been thinking about this for a while, but please stop talking to me like that.
Image But I’m your…
Image As long as we’re fighting Mardoul, I’m just like everyone else! I’m Jojo, the grandson of the hero Azuves!
Image Prince Jordy…
Image Good job Jojo! It’s not easy to say something like that! Here here!
Image S-stop it, Window…
Image Just give it up, Lord Azuves. Jojo is already showing signs of being a leader.
Image I guess so…
Image It’s great to see Jojo grow, but since Drake has been on Upper Earth for a while now, his forces are stronger than ever.
Image The same goes for Mardoul’s thugs.
Image If we leave them alone, they’ll find a way to return to Earst with greater strength. We have to settle this while we still can.
Image (Even if I betray them, this is my role as a member of the ACA…)
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[Patrol Disc, Inside the Ship]
Image That’s all I know about Lieutenant Hilmuka’s movements.
Image I understand. Lieutenant Uoozben, I’m giving you a mission. Go to Boston and bring her back. Dead or alive.
(Councillor) (Phone)
Image What did you say!?
Image You’re free to refuse. But if you do, we will send someone else to do this task. Of course, her life will depend on the decisions of whoever will do it.
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Image We could have already sent another investigator because of your past mistake. But if you still don’t appreciate the consideration we’re showing you, then…
Image I accept the mission!
Image I look forward to hearing good news, Lieutenant Uoozben.
[He hangs up]
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Image Why… Why are you doing this, Hilumka… I don’t understand. Do you really believe that the people of these planets can defeat Mardoul? He’s joined forces with the people of this planet and has gained even more power.

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[Gyre-Garing, Bridge]
Image Even though it’s only a city, it’s surprising how easy it was to take.
Image It was only possible thanks to King Mardoul’s help.
Image I was the one who got him to act. This takeover is practically my achievement.
Image Heh. You are a man after all. But if you’re to rule the world, it’s only natural that you have that level of ambition. Don’t you agree, Rimul?
Image Maybe it’s because I’m young, but I haven’t come to that same conclusion.
Image It seems you’re not a fan of our methods, Princess. This is a sound strategy. It allows us to seize control of Union with minimal fatigue and while avoiding unnecessary battles.
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Image Thank you, Zet Light. This battle went well because you, an Upper Earther, came to me.
Image I only lent you a little wisdom. Everything was a result of your decisions, King Bishott. With this, Union will surely submit to His Majesty in the near future.
Image Hmm. If I can rule this place, I will be on par with Lord Drake.
Image (And I can show that I have the political acumen that surpasses Shot’s. Just watch, Shot Weapon!)
Image (Zet Light, you’re way off the mark. Trying to persuade them to give up like this will only breed resentment. If things continue like this, Boston will burn to the ground… And my mom who lives there will…)

Graham now becomes selectable as a Tactician. He increases defensive skill activation chances by 30/40/50%. If you take the other route, he’ll join after the split is over.

Youta decides to go to Mars to save Kio, Megumi, Minato, and Ranka.

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Image We’ll help rescue Kio and the others. Are you fine with that, Bruvictor?
Image If that’s your decision, I have no objections.
Image If we’re going to perform a diversion, then we’ll need to rely on your combat prowess. Your assistance is much appreciated.
Image It seems like things will be tough on Earth, but as long as Celestial Being is with you, everything will be fine!
Image We’re not movie heroes and we’re not invincible.
Image We’ll try to meet those expectations.
Image It’s a long way to the Mars Sphere, where Second Moon is! Everyone, please be fully prepared to depart soon!
Image Roger!
Image (Second Moon… Kio is being held there… Wait for us, Kio. We’re on our way…)

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[Second Moon, Ezelcant’s Room]
Image Kio Asuno went to the city? Have you set him free?
Image Just like Ranka Lee, we’re keeping a close eye on him.
Image I know that, but why her, a human from outer space? Why Kio and those women?
Image They must see with their own eyes the true nature of their hated enemy. However, it was Major Shiratori’s request that the women be allowed to move freely.
Image I thank you for your generosity, Lord Ezelcant.
Image Normally, the Earthlings would have been executed, but this is a personal request of our ally, the hero of the Jovian Federation.
Image About that, I have a question about the Jovian Federation.
Image What is it?
Image I hear there’s talk of peace between the Earthlings and the Jovian Federation. Is your petition regarding those women in response to that?
Image I won’t deny the talk of peace has come up, but that’s a separate issue from the current situation.
Image It doesn’t matter. We understand your situation and why you’re considering peace.
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Image But the people of Jupiter are very righteous. Even if you make peace with the Earthlings, I know you won’t turn against us. Am I wrong?
Image We would never! We swear by our Gekiganger soul that we will never repay the kindness you’ve shown us with evil!
Image Yes. I believe in this soul of yours. Zeheart, what’s the status of Project Eden?
Image By capturing the Gundam, we were able to stop the Federation’s plan to increase their military might. Project Eden is moving into its final stage.
Image Project Eden’s final stage?
Image The time has finally come… Do you remember the day I told you about this plan, Zeheart?
Image I have never forgotten it. I want to restore what it means to be human. That lofty ideal is why I fight.
Image I continue to ask you for your strength.
Image Yes, Lord Ezelcant!
Image (Yes… Man must regain their original form… Kio, here you will learn what you should be striving for…)

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[Second Moon, Back Alley]
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Image Well then, everyone. This is where we part ways.
Image You’re going to sing for the people here, right? Break a leg.
Image Thanks! Everyone’s really looking forward to it!
[Ranka runs off]
Image “For everyone’s sake”, huh…
Image I guess the Vagans love her music. From what I heard, she ended up here after being thrown into space.
Image She was saved by a friendly Vajra, who Folded her away.
Image Well, these are Vagans after all.
Image But no matter how well she was treated, she’s an amazing girl to be able to sing without any benefit to herself.
Image We kinda feel the same way, don’t we?
Image I wonder… I feel sorry for the Vagans, but to be so selfless…
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Image Oh, sorry… Was it something we said?
Image Not that. I just wonder what that Ezelcant guy was thinking when he sent us here…
Image I don’t know about that, but he seemed to like you, Kio.
Image Me?
Image I dunno. It felt like he was looking through Kio and not at him.
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Image Hehe. Sucker! Make way!
[Crash]
Image Uwaa…
[Kio falls to the ground]
Image Kio!?
Image Oww…
Image Thanks for the gift, chump!
[The kid books it]
Image Hey kid! Hold it!
[Everyone runs after him]
Image Only an idiot waits when told to wait.
Image It’s you again…
(Deen Anon. Gundam AGE. CV: Tetsuya Kakihara)
Image D-Deen!?
Image I told you to stop pickpocketing!
Image Hehehe… It was just a joke. See ya.
[The kid runs off]
Image Who are you?
Image …I haven’t seen you guys before. You must be outsiders, huh?
Image Um…
Image Ow…
Image Oh my, you’re injured.
Image Tch. How sloppy… Follow me.
Image But…
Image Come quickly. I’ll treat your wounds.

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[Second Moon, Private Home]
Image And we’re done.
Image Thank you…
Image I’m not used to doing this sort of thing myself.
Image Please don’t take it personally. Things are tough around here. Everyone’s struggling to survive.
Image Everyone is struggling…
Image What happened?
(???.Darkened)
Image Is there someone else here?
Image Stay in bed, Lu!
Image Deen, you don’t have to say it like that… Huh? Who’re you?
(Lu Anon. Gundam AGE. CV: Kanae Itō)
Image Oh. I’m Kio. Kio Asuno. This is Megumi and Minato.
Image Um. Hello…
Image Nice to meet you. I’m Lu. I see. Hehe… Kio, Megumi, and Minato, huh? This is good.
Image What do you mean?
Image Hey, everyone! Would you like to stay for dinner? I wanna talk to you!
Image Lu!
Image Please? I wanna hear about what’s going on outside. Is that okay?
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Image We could, but…
Image Really!?
Image Well, we’re not doing much else.
Image Are you okay with this?
Image If you guys are okay with it…
Image Thank you, everyone!
Image Yeah…
Image (I need to see for myself. What kind of people are the Vagans? Who are the people I’ve been fighting against?)

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Squad time! Mandatory deployments are Alto, Ozma, and Leon. We’ve got 12 deployment slots, composed of Guy/Canaria, Mic/Luca, Obright/Alex, J/Aisha, Youta/Seric, Banagher/GekiRyuJin, Zeta/Ryoko, Michael/Klan, Akito/Akatsuki, Hikaru/Izumi, Knight/Volfogg, and ZZ/Shanalua. The tactician I chose is Flit. The Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Last time, Kio was abducted by the Vagans and was taken to their home, Second Moon in the Mars Sphere. BX decides to split up, and Youta chooses to join the half heading to Mars to rescue Kio.

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[Second Moon, Private Home]
Image Everyone, you all came to visit again!
Image Sorry for bothering you, Lu. We’ve been coming to play every day for a while now.
Image Not at all. I’m too weak to go outside, so I want everyone to come and see me as much as possible!
Image Fufu. Then everything’s fine and dandy. It seems Kio is always looking forward to seeing you, Lu.
Image Huh!?
Image Thank you, Kio! I’m also happy to see you every day!
Image Um…
Image Hey, don’t bother Kio too much.
Image But I’m not.
Image Hey, Lu. There’s someone I’d like you to meet today.
Image Who is it?
[Door opens]
Image Nice to meet you, Lu.
Image Ranka Lee!?
Image Hey Kio! How do you know her!?
Image I-I just happened to meet her in town… I told her about Lu and she said she wanted to meet her.
Image I can’t go outside, but I’ve been listening to your singing.
Image That’s great! Today I’ll put on a special show just for you, Lu!
Image Yeah! Let’s all sing together!
Image Um, sorry… I need to go out for a bit. I’ll be back soon.
[Kio runs out]
Image Kio?
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[Second Moon, Town]
Image Haa… Haa… Haa…
[Crash]
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(???. Darkened)
Image I’m sorry…
Image No, don’t worry about it.
[The woman walks off]
Image That was a Vagan… Vagans live here…
Image (After all, they’re just like us… Rejoicing over happy things, grieving over sad things… Birth and circumstance doesn’t change that…)
Image Everyone is just trying to live their own lives… I should have realized that…
Image When you actually see it, reality hits you hard, huh…
Image Minato…
Image Maybe that’s the reason why Ezelcant is letting us roam the city. To realize the truth for ourselves…
Image …But they’re trying to get information about the AGE Device from me. This is just an attempt to get me to defect to the Vagans…
Image Maybe, but that doesn’t change the reality around us right now.
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Image Kio, why did you run out?
Image Deen…
Image Oh? Isn’t it a bit rude to interrupt us?
Image I don’t care about that. There’s something I need to ask of you.
Image What do you want me to do?
Image I…don’t want you to come and see Lu anymore.
Image Huh?
Image If she makes friends…it’ll just make things harder for her…
Image What do you mean?
Image She doesn’t have much time left… Only about three months…
Image !?
Image It’s not fair. She’s done nothing wrong and yet she’s going to die! And yet those damn Earthlings are living comfortably and safely!
Image Calling Earth safe is a bit…
Image …Hey, does Lu’s illness not affect Earthlings?
Image Of course not! “Mars Rays” is a deadly disease that only affects humans living in the Mars Sphere!
Image (Mars Rays? A deadly disease?)
Image They put us through this hell while not caring for a second… What the hell, man. Damn Earthlings…
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Image But I believe the day will come when Lord Ezelcant will deliver us back to Earth. I want to go to Earth…
Image (The people of Mars are suffering from diseases we don’t know about… Ezelcant has to know about this “Mars Rays”. In that case…)

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image Wootbit, can you help me out!? Input the Gundam’s battle data into the AGE System!
Image I’ve already done it! Everything is all set for Kio to come back!

Image Rody, Wootbit, and the other mechanics are all really busy…
Image Even if we’re just a diversion, we’re going close to Second Moon. There’s no room for even the slightest mistake.
Image What kind of place is Second Moon anyway?
Image All we know is that it’s the Vagans’ home base.
Image Data provided by Bisidian indicates that it’s a colony located in Martian orbit.
Image Is this the place that Ezelcant mentioned in his speech, where the descendants of those abandoned on Mars live?
Image So Megumi and Kio are…
Image …I’m just wondering. Why are they living in space instead of on the planet? Even though Mars is smaller than Earth, it should be easier to live there than in space.
Image Now that you mention it… I heard that Akito once lived on Mars when he was younger.
Image There must be a reason why the planet is uninhabitable for them. That must be the reason why they’re trying to take over the Earth.
Image Everyone is desperate to create a future for their fellow countrymen and loved ones, huh…
Image We’re really going to the Vagans’ HQ…
Image Yeah… We are.
Image This will be different from our past battles. We’ll not only be facing the Vajra and Vagans, but also the Jovians.
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Image Wendy, take this.
Image Sweets?
Image She always does this. She believes that people feel better when they eat something tasty.
Image Wendy, you look sad.
Image …I’m scared…
Image Oh…
Image I want to do something to help Kio, Ranka, Minato, and Megumi. But as we approach Second Moon, I begin to feel overwhelmed with fear…
Image Wendy…
Image Yuki and Kio have been fighting these fears for a long time… I wish I had the courage to be as strong as all of you…
Image Our courage isn’t as strong as you think.
Image Eh?
Image Unlike us, beings with a mission, you humans don’t start out with the determination to fight.
Image But if there’s something you can’t compromise on…something you want to protect, then you can muster up the courage.
Image Because there’s something I want to protect, I can muster up the courage…
Image Well, even if it’s nothing huge, I think everyone has something like a guiding star in their life.
Image Oh? So what’s your star, Ryoko?
Image I’m intrigued… Shining brightly… It’s a hot topic… Hehe…
Image Oh shut up! Forget it!
Image Hehehehehehe…
Image Let’s do this together, Wendy!
Image Yeah. Thank you…
Image They’re strong kids…
Image Everyone is fighting for their own reasons. It doesn’t matter if you’re an adult or a kid, right?
Image You got that right…
Image (I know… Because I’ve been watching them for a long time…)
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[Macross Quarter, Infirmary]
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(Darkened)
Image If we go to Second Moon, a battle with the Vajra will be unavoidable.
Image I’m sorry, Sheryl. Even though you sang so well, we’re still at war with the Vajra.
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Image Don’t miss, Alto. Always know who you’re going to pull the trigger on.
Image Michael, you should say less.
Image No, he’s right.
Image Alto?
Image We’re not going there to fight the Vajra. We’re heading to Second Moon to rescue Ranka and the others, and to free the Vajra from Vagan control.
Image So that’s what you mean, Michael?
Image I’ll leave that to your imagination.
Image If that’s the case, then say it more clearly!
Image Ah…
Image What’s up, Mina?
Image Sheryl… She’s still singing…
Image Still singing?
Image Sorry, Mina, but I can’t hear anything.
Image I can hear it… Sheryl, even when sleeping, is still trying to stop the Vajra from fighting…
Image Sheryl, you never cease to amaze me…
Image (Sheryl is a really strong woman. Please share some of that strength with us…)
[Door opens]
Image Leon, Alto, are you here?
Image Sorry, but could you please come to the hangar for a bit? We have a present for you.
Image A present?
Image Alright, let’s go. Mina, you…
Image I’ll stick around here for a bit longer, okay?
Image That’s fine. Please take care of Sheryl.
[Leon and Alto leave]
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Image Thank you, Sheryl, for letting me listen to your song again. Sheryl, who I admire and love so much… Please listen to my…

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
Image This is…
Image Yup. A YF-29 Durandal for Alto and a YF-30 Chronos for Leon. In order to carry out this operation, we need to be as strong as possible.
Image From what I can tell, the YF-29 is impeccable…
Image Even though another company repaired it, it seems Nergal didn’t cut any corners.
Image Be grateful. We really pushed our engineering department to its limits in order to get them done in time for this mission.
Image You charged us extra and yet you say that… Knowing you guys, you probably already had a good grasp on the Fleet’s technology, right?
Image That’s a trade secret.
Image Yeah yeah. Of course you would say that…
Image Oh? Whaa…
[Aisha stumbles]
Image Aisha!
[Leon catches Aisha]
Image Ahahaha… Nice catch, Leon. You really are a prince.
Image Are you okay, Aisha!? What happened!?
Image I’m just feeling a bit dizzy… Sorry for worrying you.
Image Seriously now. You pushed yourself too hard… Didn’t I tell you to get proper rest?
Image This might be the last time we fight the Vajra. I wasn’t there personally, but wouldn’t it be terrible if Sheryl and Ranka’s hard work got ruined?
Image Aisha…
Image Thank you, Aisha. I’ll entrust my life to your machine.
Image Hehe. I’ve worked so hard to get this far. I’d be disappointed if you weren’t able to pull this through.
Image We weren’t able to prepare a Super Pack for the YF-29, but it’ll perform well enough.
Image I know its capabilities very well. Just providing the Valkyrie is more than enough.
Image Captain Ozma, Alto. We’ll pave the way for you. Bring back your loved one, okay?
Image Heh. Leave it to me.
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Image Is something the matter, Alto?
Image No… I’m just getting a sense of deja-vu…
Image Deja-vu?
[Alarm]
Image An alert!?
Image Tch. The enemy’s already here!

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[Diva, Bridge]
Image A lot of Vajra are approaching us from the front!
Image They’ve already noticed our approach! I thought we took the long way around to avoid this!
Image We’re a decoy anyway! It was only a matter of time!
Image What about the Bisidian ship?
Image Asemu… Sorry. No word from Captain Ash!? It seems like he’s sticking to the original plan and staying hidden with his Invisible Umbrella!
Image Send out the troops! We’ll carry out a diversion against the Vajra in Martian orbit…
[Explosion]
Image What was that!?
Image A powerful gravitational wave has been generated in this area! We’re losing control of the ship!
Image Gravitational waves!?
Image It’s affecting all of our ships! At this rate, we’ll crash down on Mars!
(phone)
Image But we’re so close to Second Moon!
(Phone)

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Image KYAAAAAAA!

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Chapter 30: Singing That Resonates Across the Planet

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Select your Tactician. I foolishly thought we’d be fighting Vagans, so I chose Flit. A better choice would be Ozma for better damage against Vajra. All four battleships are mandatory here.

Image Ugh…
Image R-Ruri… Are the other ships okay?
Image All ships avoided impact with the ground. No substantial damage.
Image What was that all about? Some sort of Vagan defensive weapon?
Image This is bad! A powerful gravity field has spread throughout the Martian thermosphere!
Image According to the data, if this keeps up, we won’t be able to escape the planet’s gravitational field!
Image In addition, due to the effect of this anomaly, we’re completely unable to know what’s happening off-planet. It seems to be similar to when the Hachiryokaku were cut off from the outside world on Machine Island.
Image Bisidian! Don’t you guys know anything about this!?
Image Nothing. This is our first time coming to the Mars Sphere too.

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Image W-what the!?

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Image KSHAAAAAA!
Image The Vajra are attacking us! Did they also fall to Mars!?

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Image Kuh. Even when they’re cut off from the outside world, they still remember their previous orders!

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Image More Vajra are gathering here!
Image If we were to fight against that many, we would…
Super Robot Wars BX - Planet Cradle
Image What’s that!?
Image Mina is singing!

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Image Please… Reach the Vajra!
Image Kshaa…

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Image The Vajra’s movements…
Image The enemy’s attacks have slowed down! Everyone, deploy!
Image Roger!

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Deploy the troops.

Image Mina’s song is affecting the Vajra?
Image Fold Waves are coming out of Mina’s singing!? This is… Mina’s singing contains a similar waveform to Sheryl’s singing!
Image Sheryl Nome’s singing!?
Image She’s still in a coma, right? There’s no way that should be possible…
Image I see… Sheryl… You really are still singing…
Image (Sheryl… The feelings you taught me and my passion for singing… Now’s the time!)
Image Mina…
Image Everyone, we need to deal with the Vajra! After that, I can do something about the gravity field!
Image You can do something about it!?
Image I’ll explain later! For now, just trust Leon and my YF-30!
Image Okey dokey! Everyone, please deal with the Vajra!
Image …Baronche, stay in the rear. You’re essential to rescuing Kio.
Image I’ll do just that.
[The Baronche retreats]
Image Second Moon is right there! Is this some sort of Vagan trap!?
Image There’s too little information to conclude that. For now, we have no choice but to trust Lieutenant Leon.
Image I know! All units, commence the battle! Repel all Vajra in the vicinity!

First up, the new units!

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[Nadesico (Y-Unit)]
A straight upgrade to the Nadesico. It now has two super powerful Phase Transition Cannon attacks, one single target and the other a MAP. It also has a slight upgrade in stats.

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[YF-30 Chronos (Fighter and Battroid Forms)]
A much better version of the Prophecy. Like all Valkyries, its mobility is top notch and it supports superior firepower to other Valkyries not named the Durandal. It’s a shame it doesn’t have the cool features it has in Macross 30, but this turns Leon into a proper frontliner.

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We also reobtained Alto’s YF-29 Durandal. It’s the same as the start of the game. The extra firepower is very much needed.

Right now, there’s Vajra to our north and south. Stay in the center, have Mic buff up everyone’s will, and take them down as they get close.

Image Sheryl and Mina’s song… I will definitely deliver their song to Ranka! YF-29… I want you to fly to your heart’s content! I believe in you, partner!

Image Mina, your song will give me and Aisha’s YF-30 power! With that, we can keep flying forever! We’ll be able to break through anything!

The plot continues when three turns have passed or there are 12 enemy squads left.

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Image THERE IS A REACTION INSIDE THE GRAVITY FIELD. VAJRA ARE DESCENDING.

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Image KSHAAAA!

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[The Vajra land before they explode]
Image (The Vajra!)
Image They were too late in responding to the increased gravity and couldn’t slow down in time…
Image They knew this would happen… Damn you Vagans!

And there’s now another group to the east.

The next event happens when either all the current Vajra are defeated or 5 more turns have passed.

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[This group is to the south west]
Image Dammit, Vajra!
Image A will that does not fear death is not something that should be forced upon by others!
Image (I can feel it… The Vajra’s confusion and sadness… I can’t let this continue! I have to try harder!)
Image I’ve finally found you. Are you the one who’s confusing the monsters of this world?
(???. Darkened)
Image !?

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Image Kyaaaa!
Image Mina!?
Image Ugh…
Image KSHAAAA!

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Image Hahahahahaha! Now go ahead and move to your heart’s content, monstrous Vajra!
(Back to normal)
Image Who’s that!?
Image That sinister aura… Are you part of the Zeon Clan!?
Image Indeed. My name is Sorcerer Big Zam. The Zeon Clan has been given ownership of this red planet.
Image Ownership of the red planet? So Mars belongs to the Zeon Clan?
Image This place is under our control. And it will be your graveyard.
Image I see… Are you the one who dropped us onto the planet?
Image I was hoping that you would be fighting the monsters, but it seems there’s someone among you with an unexpected power. But that human can’t sing anymore, can she?
Image I’m…not done yet…
Image Mina, you’re safe!
Image I’m sorry for worrying you, Aisha…
Image Oh… So she’s still alive, huh?
Image I…won’t stop… I’ll keep on singing!

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Image Hehe… I wonder how much longer you will last with your body like that. Regardless, with all of you exhausted from fighting, the outcome of this fight has practically been decided already.
Image Don’t underestimate us, Sorcerer Big Zam!
Image Such a familiar line. I will bury you here, followed by your friends! Gather together, wandering grudges on this planet! Come under the magic of me, Sorcerer Big Zam!!

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Image BIG ZAAAAAAAAAM!
(Ghost Big Zam. SD Gundam. CV: Yusuke Handa)
Image What was that!?
Image They transformed!?
Image KSHAAAA!

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Image Damn. The Vajra are still targeting us!
Image Haa… Haa…
Image If this keeps up, Mina will run out of stamina! We need to finish this quickly!

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Once the Ghost Big Zam is mass produced… Anyway, focus on thinning out the Vajra and Zeon Clan monsters. Ghost Big Zam is bulky as hell, so take out the small fry first.

The plot continues when either there are 6 enemy squads left or Big Zam’s HP drops to 50% (35450).

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Image What!?
Image A buffet of Vajra… It’s unbearable when you’re overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
Image Haa… Haa…
Image Mina is at her limit!
Image (I won’t give up… Not when Sheryl and Ranka are so close… Everyone… Everyone… Do…your…best…)
[Mina collapses]
Image Mina!
[Planet Cradle stops]
Image KSHAAAAA!

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Image GAAAAH!
Image Guh… The moment she stopped singing, the Vajra started going berserk…
Image BIIIIG ZAAAAAAAM!

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Image Kyaaaa!
Image Everyone…

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Image (Just a little more… We’re almost there… My body… Please move…)

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Image (I don’t care if I’ll never be able to sing again! I don’t care if I go into a deep sleep again and never see Leon or Aisha again!)
Image Let me… Let me protect the people I care about!!
Image Mina… I will inherit your feelings.
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image Mars is my stage today…
Super Robot Wars BX - Obelisk
Image It’s the perfect place for the Galactic Fairy, Sheryl Nome’s comeback concert!
(Back to normal)
Image SHERYL!?
Image You woke up!?
Image Alto… Vajra… All you bystanders…
Image LISTEN TO MY SONG!!

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Image What is this… My heart feels like it’s on fire… This warmth…
Image It’s different from Mina’s gentle, enveloping song…
Image A song that combines transience with an intense strength that surpasses all…
Image I’m feeling the ROCK in my circuits!
Image So this is the singing of Sheryl Nome, the Galactic Fairy!
Image KSHAAAA!
[All remaining Vajra on the map retreats]
Image B-BIG ZAAAAAM!?
Image The Vajra left…
Image Heh. Even the Vajra are captivated by the Galactic Fairy’s song!
Image No, it’s not just Sheryl…
Image Mina’s feelings are also contained in this song!
Image Sheryl…
Image (I’ll deliver it with you. The sounds that have always encouraged me… Connecting each and every word! Show me, Alto! Show me the dance that matches this song!)
Image (I understand, Sheryl!)
Image This is the end of the interlude!
Image We’re now in the climax! Let’s kick things off with a bang!!

Defeat Ghost Big Zam. Now that the Vajra are gone, take down the remaining grunts and focus on the boss.

And that means boss dialogue time! They only trigger after Sheryl wakes up.

Image Her song is increasing the output of the G-Stone… No, that’s not it! My heart is burning with courage as I listen to Sheryl Nome’s singing!
Image BIG ZAAAAAAM!
Image Sucks for you, Zeon Clan! You have no chance of winning!

Image BIG ZAAAAAAM!
Image It’s strange… This woman’s singing is giving my body strength! Do you understand what that means, Monster Ghost Big Zam!?

Image B-BIG ZAAAAM!
Image Hmph. I don’t know what you’re saying, but I can sense your anxiety. Sorcerer Big Zam of the Zeon Clan! I, Knight Alex, will defeat you here!

Image I want Nu to hear this song. I’ll be sure to brag about it to him later. That’s why I can’t die here!
Image BIG ZAAAAAAAM!

Image BIG ZAAAAM!
Image What’s wrong, Sorcerer Big Zam!? If you can’t speak properly, I won’t understand what you’re saying! That being said, I can imagine what’s on your mind right now!

Image Stop fighting! If you can hear this song, then you should feel the same!
Image BIG ZAAAAAM!
Image You keep saying the same thing over and over again! That’s why you can’t do anything but fight!

Image …This is seriously a great song. It makes me realize just how insignificant my existence is…
Image BIG ZAAAAAM!
Image However! I have to survive! In order to do that…

Image BIG ZAAAAAAM!
Image Don’t think you can catch me so easily! She’s been sleeping this whole time! I’m sure this isn’t enough for her! Come on! Keep singing, Sheryl.

Image BIG ZAAAAAM!
Image Oh no you don’t. You’re probably planning to head to the Quarter to stop this singing, but I won’t make that so easy for you! Get ready for an ass kicking! You hurt my Mina! Don’t think you’ll get away with it!

Image Mina’s life-risking song woke Sheryl up from her coma… Good job, Prince Charming.
Image BIG ZAAAAAAM!
Image You’re the one who gave her that opportunity, but don’t think I’ll thank you for that! I’ll give you a full refund for trying to hurt Mina!

Image This is the first time I’ve heard this song, but it really warms my heart! Just how amazing is this Sheryl!?
Image BIG ZAAAAAAM!
Image But it’s the opposite for you! It’s a shame you don’t feel this!

Image Youta! Bruvictor! We can’t forgive him!
Image You want me to go all out? No problem!
Image BIG ZAAAAAAM!
Image For Mina, who you hurt… And for Yuki, who’s pissed off about it… I’ll give you what you deserve!

The map ends when Ghost Big Zam is defeated.

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Image B-B-B-B-BIG ZAAAAAAM!
[Ghost Big Zam and any remaining Zeon Clan retreats]
Image We’ve wiped out all the Zeon Clan in the area!
Image Leon Sakaki! The rest is up to you!
Image Siegfried 1, roger that!

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Image Activating the “Fold Dimensional Resonance System”!

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Image Fold Dimensional Resonance System?
Image It’s a new system that’s an improvement on the Fold Wave System installed on the YF-29. By amplifying Fold Waves, it can exist in both normal space and in Fold Space as a quantum dual entity.
Image Quantum dual entity?
Image Basically, it can drill a hole in the Fold Fault and break through it!
Image But we’re not dealing with a Fold Fault!
Image It’ll break through regardless! Sheryl Nome and Mina’s singing are resonating across the planet!
Image (Leon!)
Image (Leon!)
Image You can hear them too, Chronos! Listen to their song! We have people waiting for us! We need to save them!

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Image Use your power to weave it all together!
[A flash of light]
Image A breach has appeared in the gravity field! We can escape!
Image Good. All units…

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Image MUUUUUUUUUD!

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Image Damn. The Zeon Clan is already pursuing us!
Image Go ahead of us! Alto! Captain Ozma!
Image Leon!?
Image You guys hurry to Second Moon! We’ll go after we take care of these guys!
Image You too, Ash. Don’t let the Vagans notice your ship.

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Image You don’t have to tell me that! Skull 1, Skull 4, come aboard! We’re leaving Mars!
Image Roger!
Image Sheryl… Everyone…
Image This is just the opening act! Hurry up and go to Ranka, Alto! This isn’t a service I offer very often!
Image Got it!

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Image We’ll clear a path for the Baronche! MACROSS CANNON, FIREEEEEEEEEEE!
Image ORYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
[The cannon fires]
Image Baronche, maximum output! Activate the Invisible Umbrella and head to Second Moon at maximum speed!
Image Aye aye, sir!
Image (Brother… Please save Kio…)
Image (Wait for me, Kio!)

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[Baronche, Bridge]
Image The Invisible Umbrella is working properly. For now, we’re completely undetectable.
Image The rest is up to us.
Image Sheryl… Leon… Everyone…
Image Alto, focus on your upcoming role.
Image I know, Captain. We’re the pilots who will rescue Ranka and Kio! I won’t lose sight of my reason for flying!
Image Those are some familiar words.
Image Since you’ve come along, prepare yourself, young lady.
Image Y-yes…
Image (I’m so scared, I want to run away… But I want to do what I can for Kio… That’s why I boarded this ship.)
Image Second Moon is almost in sight.
Image So that’s it…
Image Even though we have the intel, I never imagined it would be such a huge colony.
Image We’re almost within their defensive lines. From now on, it’s only going to get harder.
Image That’s the thing about treasure, right? It’s not always easy to plunder. That’s why you’ve helped out Bisidian so far. Right, Ghost 1?
Image Ghost 1?
Image Why don’t you show yourself? They know who you are anyway.
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Image It’s you…
Image Ghost 1… Brera Sterne. Someone you should know quite well.
Image You’re still alive… Brera…
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[Second Moon, Ezelcant’s Room]
Image …You want to give me some advice, Zanald?
Image I know this is probably going too far, but I believe you trust the boy too much, Lord Ezelcant. If he really cares about the future of the Vagans…
Image So you’re suggesting I ask Kio about the AGE Device’s security through more forceful means?
Image Exactly! He’s the one who keeps killing our brethren! Why do you feel the need to have him see the true state of Vagan!?
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Image I wonder if it was her suggestion? Such a mysterious woman is…
Image Are you trying to read my mind?
Image No, not at all…
Image I understand your love for everyone on Vagan. That’s why you should understand that everything I do is for the good of the Vagan people.
Image …My apologies for the outburst. Please punish me for my rudeness.
Image It’s fine. I know you’re thinking about the future of the Vagans. Please continue to show your loyalty.
Image Sir…
[Zanald leaves]
Image Dear…
Image I have very little time left… I must open the Gate of Eden at all costs.
Image Yes. That’s our reason for living. Ever since the day we lost Romy…
Image (And then Kio, the spitting image of Romy, appeared before us… Perhaps it was fate…)
[Door opens]
Image Um… Ezelcant…
Image Oh, Kio. Do you have something to tell me?
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Image I’ll give you the information for the AGE Device.

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Squad time! For forced deployments, it’s only Shou. Everyone’s getting deployed, with squads composed of Marvel/Boss, Youta/Sayaka, Jin/Maria, Gorg/Keen, SKL/Yuuki, Jojo/Slarzen, and Koji/Lorelei. Graham, Allelujah, Captain, and Lockon are all solo. Despite me setting up Hilmuka and Nie as a pair, Hilmuka won’t be participating in this chapter, so he ends up solo. The Tactician is Ceila for a secret.

Last time, BX split into two to conquer two objectives. Youta joins the half tasked with retaking Boston from Bishott and Mardoul.

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[Federal Military Base, Briefing Room]
Image Thank you for coming, Brave Cross.
Image Captain Andrei, have you fully recovered from the injuries you got from fighting the Vagans?
Image Saving people is the purpose of a soldier. I can’t be away from the battlefield for too long. But I never thought I’d end up taking part in the same operation as you again.
Image Colonel Smirnov must have arranged this somehow.
Image Yes. Dad must be happy in his grave.
Image …It’s been a while, Captain Smirnov.
Image Lieutenant Chesilenko, I’m glad to see you’re well.
Image Yes…
Image (What’s up with Tolstoy? He doesn’t seem very happy.)
Image (Dunno. I thought he left the military on his own accord.)
Image (Whatever the circumstances may be, he deserted his post in the face of the enemy. In the past, deserters were executed by firing squad.)
Image There have been calls for severe punishment for your actions.
Image Yes… I’m prepared for it.
Image I’ve heard voices saying that you’re not worthy of being treated as a soldier, and that you’re a disgrace to our country.
Image But I…
Image Please wait!
Image !?
Image He… Tolstoy risked his life to bring us information for the sake of his country, and by extension, the entire planet. To me… To us, Tolstoy is an indispensable individual!
Image Princess Elle…
Image Of course, I’m not in favor of any punishment.
Image Huh?
Image So then…
Image You did what you had to do to protect the Earth. I expect this operation will be carried out to such an extent that such concerns will no longer be questioned.
Image S-sir! Roger that!
Image Good for you, Tolstoy.
Image Captain, can you tell us more about the operation?
Image I heard that the main priority is rescuing the hostages from the quantum brainwave blocking facility.
Image Yes. In addition to the patients, a visiting Federation senator has also been detained at the facility. Officially they’re protecting them, so we can’t openly mobilize the army.
Image Tch. Damn Mardoul. What a cowardly move!
Image But Prince, it’s at times like these that a guerrilla force like ours can show its true potential.
Image That’s right. The situation is such that the military cannot move freely.
Image So then it’s our turn.
Image I want you to deploy your forces around the facility in a way that you’ll be found.
Image In other words, we’re to be a decoy.
Image You’ll distract the troops stationed at the facility while a small, elite rescue team infiltrates the facility and saves the hostages.
Image Of course they’ll be expecting us. I agree that we should only send a few elite members. You’ll only get one chance, so failure is not an option.
Image It’ll be fine! After all, I’m here too!
Image And you are…
Image Apologies for not introducing him. This is Warrant Officer Mannequin, “The Immortal Colasour”. He’ll be joining the rescue team.
Image From our side, we’ll be sending in Hilmuka and Yasu. We’re counting on you.
Image Hehehe. I was just starting to get bored!
Image I feel like I should join, since I’m a thief and all…
Image Leave the rescuing to me. You go and fight with Jojo in Galient.
Image Even for a diversion, we’ll need everyone we can get. We can’t afford to fail either.
Image I guess that’s true. Right?
Image If you’re that worried, I’ll go too. Even though I can’t pilot an Armored Soldier, I have no intention of falling behind in hand-to-hand combat.
Image I’m grateful for that. Some of our operatives have already infiltrated, so this rescue team should be sufficient.
Image Understood. Whether it works out or not depends on our efforts.
Image Hehe. I’ll go on a spectacular rampage!
Image Boston is going to be Hell…
Image But will they respond with guerilla tactics in kind? You can’t go in expecting to defeat them all if we’re to be a distraction.
Image Before we begin, I would like to introduce a new warrior to everyone.
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(???. Darkened)
Image It’s you!
Image I will be participating in this operation too.
(Back to normal)
Image Ranvel!?

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[Quantum Brainwave Blocking Facility, Entrance]
Image Do you see it, Hy? Here, those who possess so-called Innovator genes are gathered. It’s because this world is a place of constant conflict that Newtypes and X-Rounders have been created.
Image It’s because this world is constantly at war?
Image Hmm… So you still don’t understand?
Image No! I hope to reach Your Majesty’s thoughts as soon as possible!
Image Your Majesty, it’s fine to mess around with other planets, but I think we should also think about returning to Earst…
Image Even though he’s entrusted our home to his brightest talents, if the King is absent for much longer…
Image The time hasn’t come yet. It’s on the battlefield that the light that will illuminate our future lies sleeping. You understand that, right?
Image …I understand. We will continue to search for ways to return home in the meantime.
Image Mmm?
Image It seems there’s a commotion over there…

Image Bastard! You seem like a rebel to me!
Image N-no. I’m…
Image She hasn’t done anything! Everyone is just concerned about what’s going on!
(Klaus Grad. Gundam 00. CV: Tokuyoshi Kawashima)
Image You dare defy me!? Insolent fool! I’ll cut you down right here!
Image Stop this!
Image !?
Image To draw your sword for such a trivial matter would be a disgrace to your Lord’s name!
Image Just sit down and shut up! Else you’ll become rust on my sword!
Image Stop it, Zaba. She is Drake Luft’s only daughter, Princess Rimul Luft.
Image W-what!?
Image Hey, are you alright?
Image Y-yes. Thank you…
Image As someone in a position of authority, you need the ability to judge the rank of other people at a glance, General Zaba.
Image Guh. Curse you Hy… Don’t get too cocky…
[Zaba walks away]
Image I was overbearing towards one of your generals. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
Image This is Zaba we’re talking about. There’s nothing to apologize for. But Princess Rimul, I thought you were staying in AEU with Queen Luuza.
Image About that…
Image Well, I don’t really care. But I would advise you to leave this place quickly. BX will be here soon.
Image BX… Nie’s group…
Image I’m looking forward to seeing what will happen. I’m not the kind of person who can just sit back and watch from afar.
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[Federal Military Base, Briefing Room]
Image Ranvel, so you’re abandoning Mardoul after all?
Image Yes. He fights to satisfy his own ambitions. I’m convinced that I am best suited for fighting for Prince Jordy. I offer you my life and pride.
Image Please stop it. I’m just fighting for everyone’s sake.
Image Very good, Jojo. People will follow a King who fights for his people.
Image Gramps…
Image Yes. It’s because you’re a King who leads from the front that we can risk our lives in battle. I believe that such a King will enable me to accomplish things that I cannot achieve with my own abilities.
Image Please don’t be too reckless. I’m concerned about the safety of those who fight for me.
Image I understand.
Image Tolstoy… Depending on what happens, I may ask my superiors to allow you to return to the military.
Image I’ll be allowed back to my homeland?
Image My family has a long-standing relationship with the Chesilenko family. I believe it was fate that I became the Commander for this operation.
Image But I…
Image Tolstoy…
Image Please let me think about it for a bit. Once this fight is over, I’ll give you some kind of response.
Image I understand. Well then, everyone, please wait on standby until the operation begins!
Image (Subordinates sacrifice their lives for their King. They may die at any time…)
Image Hmm? Is something the matter, Azuves? You have a stern look on your face.
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Image Hilmuka, can I talk to you before the operation begins? There’s something important I want to discuss.
Image Azuves?

Image Boston, huh…
Image Are you thinking about Tod?
Image Yes. Boston is his hometown. Bishott will probably send him out to intercept us.
Image Do you know that for sure?
Image Not really, but for some reason, I can feel it happening.
Image Have you reached the state of Buddha after being an Aura Battler?
Image I remember when you were just a man, fighting without knowing why.
Image Yeah… That’s right. I caused a lot of trouble back then.
Image It’s unthinkable that you once hung out with Burn .
Image But Shou recognized what kind of person he should serve, who his actual allies are, and who his real enemy is.
Image In Tod’s eyes, I’m someone he absolutely has to defeat.
Image That’s probably the case, since he serves Drake and Bishott.
Image Then, as a member of BX, I have no choice but to cut him down. Right here, in his hometown of Boston…
Image I don’t like it.
Image Kaido?
Image You’re trying to use your allegiance as an excuse to lie to yourself.
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Image Of course I don’t want to fight. But I can’t leave Drake and Bishott alone like this.
Image You’re serious, aren’t you?
Image I am.
Image Well, you’ll find out on the battlefield what’s true or not.
Image In any case, Boston isn’t going to be a battlefield… It’s going to be Hell, no matter what you fight for.
Image There’s a saying that there’s a Buddha in Hell. Maybe I’ll take Kaido’s word and try to become one.
Image Heh. Do as you like.
[Kaido and Magami leaves]
Image Shou, are you gonna quit being an Aura Battler?
Image Not really, Cham. I will continue to fight as one.
Image (That goes for you too, right, Tod?)

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[Gyre-Garing, Hangar]
Image Hey, lady. What can I do for you?
Image It’s been a while, Tod Guinness.
Image I recommend you go to your father’s side instead of your mother’s. This area will likely become a battlefield.
Image If you know that, then why are you fighting? Boston is your home.
Image In the first place, it was your father who started this war.
Image That’s true, but fighting in your hometown is…
Image At least for me, I’ve been an Aura Battler longer than I was a Union pilot candidate. I’ve got your father to thank for this way of life.
[Tod starts to walk off]
Image Wait, Tod Guinness!
Image No matter what you say, I’m going out there. Whether it’s Shou or Nie, we have to kill them all.
Image Tod Guinness!
[Rimul runs off]
Image (That’s right. I will achieve military feats and be recognized. That way I can make things easier for Mama.)
Image (Just watch. I’m not going to let the city sway me. I’m not going to let BX or Drake or anyone else stop me!)

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[Boston Suburbs, Beach]
Image Is the reason why you called me here is because there’s something you don’t want him to hear?
Image Yes. As a knight of the Vorder Kingdom, I have a request for you. After I’m gone, I want you to be Jojo’s… Prince Jordy’s advisor.
Image Huh!? Lift your head! What’s this about?
Image For the King to be King, his subjects must be loyal to him. If I meet Mardoul in this battle, I will do my utmost to kill him.
Image Azuves, are you…
Image As long as I can kill Mardoul and allow Prince Jordy to rebuild the Vorder Kingdom, I don’t care if my life ends. But when I think about who might be able to guide the Prince after I’m gone… I thought there was no one more capable than you.
Image You’re overestimating me. And this doesn’t matter as long as you’re still alive.
Image Perhaps… For now, just think of it as a bunch of nonsense from an old man.
[Azuves walks away]
Image Azuves…
[Footsteps]
Image Who goes there?
Image It’s been a while, Hilmuka… I’m glad to see you’re doing well.
Image Uoozben… Why are you here?
Image To arrest you.
Image Do you really think I’ll give up quietly?
Image I was ordered to bring you back dead or alive.
Image So they still don’t understand…
Image It’s true that they’re probably not seeing the forest for the trees, but…
Image You mean about the usual policy of non-interference? The history of the universe, including Earst, is about to be tainted by his evil ambitions!
Image Hilmuka…
Image If you’re just going to follow orders, shoot me right now. But if you actually love me, just leave me alone.
[Hilmuka leaves]
Image W-wait! Hilmuka!
Image (...What is it that drives you to go this far? Why are you willing to risk your life for this?)
Image Dammit, Hilmuka!
Image *Sobs*

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Boston Route Chapter 30: Union is Burning

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Image This is the rescue team. We’ve completed our preparations. We will shortly be infiltrating the quantum brainwave blocking facility.
Image Stick to the plan and be as loud as possible!
Image Roger! Everyone, let’s get started!
(Phone)

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Pick the Tactician (Ceila) and Battleships. The Goraon is mandatory and you pretty much have to choose the Gran Garan and Ptolemy since they’re the only remaining ships.

SECRET ALERT
Tod Optional #4
Set Ceila as the Tactician.


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Image BX! I never thought they’d actually show up!

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Image They’ve got mobile suits, Aura Battlers, and more! Let’s head out and intercept them!

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Image We haven’t received any orders yet, Tod! Aren’t you getting ahead of yourself!?
(Phone)
Image Then just sit on your thumbs! I’ll take all the credit for myself!
Image Grrrr. Don’t let them get past us! Show them the power of the Mardoul Army!

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Image Damn you Zaba! What a pointless act of rivalry with a mere soldier!
Image Come on out, Shou Zama! Let’s settle things once and for all!

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Image Tod! This is your hometown! Do you really want credit that badly!?
Image Just because it’s my home doesn’t mean I can’t get excited, Shou!
Image All units, keep up the distraction! Support the rescue team’s infiltration!

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Deploy the squad. You’ll see Ranval’s mech in the list too. I’ll talk about him shortly.

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Image Okay, let’s get started.
Image Yeah!

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Image In order for the rescue operation to succeed, we must carry out a successful diversion!

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Image If we allow the enemy to enter this area, they may become aware of the rescue team’s actions! Everyone, don’t let that happen!

First up, the new unit.

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[Zauel]
A really good melee focused unit. He doesn’t have any bells or whistles, just good close-range power. Watch out that he doesn’t get picked off at a distance though.

Image After suffering defeat in a battle where my pride was on the line, I thought I had severed all attachment to this world… But as a warrior, if there is still a place and meaning to burn my body, then I’ll…

The current objective is to defeat all enemies without letting any of them enter that marked area. There’s no Mic for will buffing, so have everyone charge ahead. The back row of enemy grunts will start heading to the defense area for some reason, so focus on them first, then the bosses.

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Here are the starting bosses in Tod, Zet, Lordan, and Zaba. We’ve fought them all before and you should know how to deal with Aura Battlers at this point. As a piece of advice, do not shoot down Tod yet. When you do, things will happen and you do not want that to happen yet.

Let’s get these boss dialogues out of the way first.

First up is Zaba.

Image Hey, just give up already! The one fighting in Galient is Prince Jordy, heir to the Vorder Kingdom!
Image What!? Jojo is from the Vorder Kingdom!? Does His Majesty know!?
Image Listen up! Together with Galient, the savior of Earst, I will crush Mardoul’s ambitions!

(This one is with either Ranvel or Slarzen)
Image General Zaba, prepare yourself.
Image Traitors! I will present your heads to His Majesty and count them among my accomplishments!
Image It’s a shame you’ll only bring Mardoul news of your defeat!

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Image Argh! You and Hy are always getting in my way! I swear I will use any means necessary to restore my honor and prestige!!

Next up is Lordan.

Image Lordan! I, Jordy, son of the late King Vorder, will punish you for your evil deeds!
Image Hehe. So you know your origins, huh? But even if you do know, it won’t change how weak you are! Don’t think that you’ll survive this time!

Image How dare you appear before me! You have rebelled against His Majesty. I will execute you for your crime!
Image I have never once forgiven Mardoul in my heart! I will not let you aliens do as you please with either Earst or this planet! I will kill you here along with Mardoul!

Image Ranvel… You have forgotten the kindness I’ve shown you! I’ll make you regret ever drawing your sword against me!
Image Right now, I’m following my heart with clear eyes! If I have any regrets, they’re only for the days where I forgot my pride and betrayed myself!

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Image Dammit! Even though BX is divided… How pathetic! I’m retreating! I can’t fall here!

Next is Zet.

Image Shou, you utter fool! Without my Aura Machines, you’d just be an ordinary student!
Image That guy… He’s putting his hatred and jealousy into his Aura! Zet Light!
Image Don’t let yourself be consumed by that Aura! If you fight with an evil heart, you’ll end up with nothing!

Image It’s a lackey of the Given family! They’re just playing an Aura Battler on the battlefield without any shame!
Image If he’d only put that tenacity to good use, he could have been so much greater! But now, he’s just…

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Image I can’t beat Shou Zama! I can’t beat Shot Weapon! I’m so half-hearted! But as long as we win this battle…

And finally, Tod. I’ll show what happens when he’s shot down later.

Image Stop it, Tod! This city is your hometown, right!? Don’t do anything to spread the flames of war!
Image Practice what you preach and die to my sword right now, Shou! Stop putting up such pointless resistance!

Image Tod Guinness! This is the town where you were born and raised! You should be ashamed of yourself for letting a man like Bishott lead you astray!
Image Bishott warned you not to do this, yet you didn’t heed his warning! I’m just protecting my home! I’m an Aura Battler after all!

The plot continues either at the start of turn 3, when there are 8 enemy pairs remaining, or when Tod is shot down. In this instance, it’s the first condition.

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Image It’s about time for the rescue team to make contact with the hostages…
Image Let’s move onto Plan C5. Attract the enemy’s attention even more, and…
Image Fufu. It’s about time to put an end to this pointless drama.
(???. Phone)
Image !?

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Image Thank you for your hard work, BX, but I’ve seen through your plan from the very beginning.
Image Bishott Hatt!
Image So they knew about it after all!?
Image It was foolish of you to act as a diversion. Your little rescue team has already been wiped out by our soldiers who were waiting for them.
Image Tolstoy!

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[Quantum Brainwave Blocking Facility, Entrance]
Image Everyone, don’t move a muscle!
Image We’re completely surrounded…
Image Dammit! How dare you outnumber us!
Image It was a good idea to send in only a small squad, but when you’re surrounded like this, you’re helpless.
Image Mardoul!

Image If things keep up, Hilmuka will…
Image But as a member of the ACA, I cannot take action here…

Image How foolish, Hilmuka. If only you had known your place, then you wouldn’t have had to die here. No, you’ve already lost the moment you opposed the ACA.
Image Cut the crap!
Image Oh?
Image Ever since I came to Earst, I’ve been watching your actions. Destroying countries, killing loads of people…and yet you never stopped.
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Image But I’ve reached my limit. I couldn’t stand any longer to watch the civilization I was supposed to observe be trampled upon. So I took action! Even if I lose everything, I have no regrets! I am Hilmuka, a Civilization Inspector! Mardoul, I swear on my pride I will definitely stop you!

Image Hilmuka…

Image Heh. What a spirited woman. That’s the sort of thing I desire from my subordinates. However, this will be the end of your story.
[Mardoul draws his sword]
Image S-seriously!? Just hold on a moment…
Image Aaaaahh… Saji…
Image Dammit. Is this the end?
Image Don’t give up so easily. Have you lost your fangs since becoming a senator?
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
[Gunshot]
Image GAH!
[The grunt dies]
Image Eh?
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Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image The hostages are rebelling!? Damn you!
[Sword slash]
Image Ugh…
[He’s dead]
Image Oh no you don’t.
(Back to normal)
Image Who are you guys…
Image Senator Klaus! They’re our special forces!
Image Special forces!? What are you doing!? Shoot! Shoot them!
[They open fire]
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[Sword slash]
Image What!? He deflected all the bullets with a sword!? Ugh…
[He’s dead]
Image Cutting down any foe with a single slash! The silent swordsman who cuts down his enemies with his famous sword Z, known to all as Sensei!
Image You still have a long way to go, grunt! This is how you use a gun!
[Gunshot]
Image Ugh…
[Dead]
Image The gunman with the Magnum Z that can piece through anything, Django of the Plains! And also…
[Explosion]
Image There’s a hole in the wall!
Image When it comes to bombs, I’m second to none! Yasu the Weasel!!
Image Together with Cross and Kikunosuke, who are absent, we are the Kurogane Five, the invincible bodyguards that’s the pride of the Kurogane Inn!
Image Amazing! You should have told us you had amazing people like them from the start!
Image Well, it was written down in the plan the whole time…
Image You can’t expect me to read those!
Image Ugh. The hostages are escaping!
[Punch]
Image Uwaa!
[Downed]
Image Hmm. Too bad. Watching them brought back my fighting spirit, whether I want it or not.
Image (Senator Grad… Rumors say that he was a member of an anti-government organization, but I didn’t think they were true…)
Image Everyone, we’ll guide you to safety! Let’s get out of here now!
Image You as well…
Image !?
Image Lieutenant Andrei… Thank you for saving us.
Image Yes, be careful… Ms. Halevy…
[She escapes]
Image Do you know her?
Image It’s a long story…
Image Fufu… So you weren’t going to let us make the first move after all? Fantastic.
Image Your Majesty! It’s dangerous here! We need to retreat!
Image Mmm.
[They retreat]
Image Hold it! I won’t let you get away, Mardoul!
Image What are you doing, Azuves!? We’re done here!
Image Go on ahead! I must kill him here!!
[Azuves chases after Mardoul]
Image Azuves!

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[Quantum Brainwave Blocking Facility, Hallway]
Image Your Majesty! Hurry to the hangar!
[Sword slash]
Image GAAAH!!
[Dead]
Image I’ve got you cornered, Mardoul!
Image Azuves, huh…
[They clash swords]
Image If only you hadn’t come to Earst… The Vorder Kingdom would still be at peace!
Image To not realize that living in peace and forgetting one’s instincts is both foolish and the epitome of ignorance.
Image Bullshit… Prepare yourself!
[They clash again]
Image WHY YOUUUU!
Image OOOOOHHHHHHH!
[Another clash]
Image Guh…
[Mardoul drops to one knee]
Image Mardoul, say your prayers! This is where you die!!
Image YOUR MAJESTYYYYYYYYY!
[Crash]
Image W-what the!? An Armored Soldier!?
Image Your Majesty, are you alright? Quickly, get into the cockpit!
Image Okay! I haven’t lost yet! I can’t die here!
Image W-wait! Mardoul!
[Another crash]
Image UWAAAA!
Image Let’s escape, Hy.
Image Your Majesty, what about him?
Image As you can see, the building will collapse shortly. Leave him.
Image Sir!
Image Ugh… Mardoul…
Image Farewell, Azuves.
[Hy and Mardoul escape]
Image MARDOUL!
[Explosions]
Image Ugh… That was careless of me… Just one more step… I was so close…
[More explosions]
Image Oh Mitres, the red star that governs my destiny. The power I needed was just beyond my reach. But Prince Jordy… The Prince’s star will continue to shine brightly.
Image Prince Jordy, my mission is complete!
[Explosion]
Image The red star absorbs the light of Mardoul’s star and falls…
[The building collapses]

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Image We haven’t gotten word from the rescue team yet… Captain Andrei…
Image All of you, drop your weapons! Otherwise we cannot guarantee the safety of the people under our protection.

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Image What!?

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Image This is the rescue team! Everyone inside the facility has been rescued safely!
(TL Note: Tolstoy is inside of the Wryneck in the center)
Image Well done, Tolstoy!
Image Give up! You don’t have any more bargaining chips!
Image Grr… You said you had the facility covered, Mardoul…
Image Mardoul is probably a stain on Azuves’ sword by now and is playing with demons in Hell!

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Image I’m not dead yet.
Image Mardoul!
Image Whey, wait a minute! If you’re here, then what happened to the old man!?
Image Fufu… It’s simple. It’s Azuves who’s playing with demons in Hell.
Image Wha… You’re lying!!
Image Hahahahahahaha! If you think it’s a lie, then look for yourself! Look at the ruins of the building where his body lies!
Image There’s no way that could happen… Gramps… The hero Azuves losing to Mardoul…
Image Jojo! I know you’re worried, but focus on the battle!
Image If Azuves is still alive, he needs to be rescued quickly!
Image And right now, we’re the only ones who can do that!
Image R-right!
Image Tolstoy! For now, leave the fighting to everyone else and bring everyone over here!
Image Even though you’re piloting an Aura Machine, you’re not an Aura Battler. You’ll just get in the way!
Image Sorry! I’ll leave it to you!

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Image King Bishott! We haven’t lost yet! Launch a counterattack!
Image That goes without saying! We’ll annihilate them here and take control of Union!
Image (There’s no sign of the fighting calming down… If this keeps up…)
Image My god! If things go wrong, Bishott and Mardoul could destroy the entire city! BX… Shou… You’re not needed here!!

First up, new units!

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[GNX-803T GN-XIV (Andrei and Patrick versions)]
Two average mobile suits. The one with the long rifle, which is Andrei’s, has an extra long range attack and is focused on pre-movement sniping. The one with the normal rifle, Patrick’s, has an extra midranged attack and has more post-movement attacks. Unless you want to heavily invest into them, they’re just going to be average squad filler.

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Defeat all enemies. To the north, there’s Mardoul and Hy, and to the south is Bishott. To finish the stage, you don’t need to deal with any of them, just Tod. But where’s the fun in that? Also…

SECRET ALERT
Andrei Mandatory #1
Andrei and Patrick must defeat at least 2 enemies.

Hy Optional #6
Jojo must defeat Maroul.


I’m not completely sure if they need 2 kills apiece or 2 in total, but I opted to be safe and get them 2 each. Mardoul is technically an optional boss (as is Hy and Bishott), but it’s worth going after them for the exp and money.

And speaking of which, it’s more boss dialogue time! First up is Hy.

Image Rejoice, Jojo! You’ll be following Azuves shortly! Be happy to be reunited in the afterlife!
Image Gramps being dead is a lie! I won’t be fooled by such words… I won’t…

Image Much like your friend Azuves, you will die here, Don Slarzen!
Image I don’t care if what you said is true or not! You’ve lit a fire in my heart! Prepare yourself for the consequences!

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Image Guh… For His Majesty’s sake, I cannot die here!
Image Are you aware, Hy Shaltat!? The true identity of your lord is…
Image It’s no use trying to confuse me! I know all about Mardoul’s origins!
Image And yet you still choose to follow him?
Image No matter what he is, his greatness cannot be contained within just Earst! My loyalty to him is different from traitors like you! Hahahaha!
[Hy retreats]
Image Hy Shaltat… It seems like he’ll be a troublesome foe.

Next is Bishott.

Image You think taking hostages is part of playing politics!? Are you only able to stay in power by resorting to such despicable methods, Bishott!?
Image You have no talent! You should give up on being King!
Image You’re a fool who cannot comprehend what it means to be a King! Even if a foot soldier like you gets in my way, I’ll obliterate you with the Gyre-Garing’s artillery!

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Image Guh! The Gyre-Garing is…
Image Sir Bishott, you can’t hesitate any longer!
Image You’re right. I will take over Union. For that purpose, I’ll use any means necessary.

And finally, Mardoul.

Image Fufu… Even after hearing of Azuves’ death, you still haven’t lost your hatred towards me. I’m sure you’re shaken, but you’re doing very well, Prince Jordy!
Image Shut up! I don’t believe a word you say! I’ll drive you out of this town and find my grandpa!

Image Will you avenge your fallen friend, Slarzen? You won’t be able to take my head that easily.
Image I don’t care what you say. Prepare yourself, Mardoul!

Image It’s been a while, Ranvel. If you return to my side, I will forgive you for your betrayal.
Image I have already chosen the master I will proudly serve as a warrior. My master is not you, Mardoul!

Image I’ve seen the power of Aura Battlers many times. It’s no wonder Drake and Bishott have so much trouble fighting them.
Image Just when you thought he was siding with Shot, now he’s with Bishott. Just how badly does he want to fight?
Image It’s bad enough that Drake hasn’t left AEU, but he’s busy solidifying his base! I hope this battle will bring about some sort of change…

Image It’s dirty to get everyone upset by lying about Azuves’ death, Mardoul!
Image I respect the strong. It’s unthinkable to lie about their death for some sort of cheap ploy. I even feel that about my enemies. You children may not understand, though.
Image So then Azuves is really…
Image Don’t believe a word he says! It’s obvious that he’s lying about it! He has to…

Image Fufu. I’m a human too. I haven’t forgotten how much of a pain you were in Austral.
Image You were planning on using Jupiter X for something evil anyway! Let’s do it, Gorg! We have to find Azuves, so let’s beat him up quickly!

Image You’ve really made us lose so many battles against you until now… How does it feel to be overwhelmed, Mardoul?
Image I never would have imagined that humans could become so powerful. I’m not just frustrated, I’m filled with joy. Are you satisfied with that answer, kid?

Image Enough acting as a diversion! From here on out, I’ll do what I want!
Image Time to die, Mardoul!
Image I feel it. With every slash of your sword, with every shot of your gun, I can feel your determination to fight!

Image Once we defeat him, I’m sure the Mardoul Army will retreat!
Image If Azuves is still alive, he’s bound to still be in the facility! Let’s finish this quickly, Bruvictor!
Image Yeah!
Image I see. I’ve heard reports, but the Guardian of Destrook really has changed.
Image I no longer go by that title. I am now Bruvictor, the Dimensional Guardian!

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Image Not bad, BX. But this rout is a small price to pay for the death of Azuves!
[He retreats]
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Now, finally to deal with Tod.

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Image Dammit! Did the engine get hit!? Move! Move, dammit!
Image We did it! We beat Tod!
Image Let’s take him down here and weaken the enemy’s morale! It shouldn’t be that hard.
Image Are you stupid!? He’s not even close to being done yet!!
Image !?
Image If I get killed, Boston will be a sea of fire! Shou! BX! I’m not going to let you keep fighting in this city!

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Image His Aura… Oh no!
Image Crap! He’s going Hyper!
Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
[A flash of light]

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Image Tod’s Aura Machine!
Image Seriously? It’s gotten gigantic! Is this Hyperization!?
Image It really did happen…
Image Tod Guinness went Hyper!
Image Fufu… That guy… He’s powerful enough to pull that off!
Image Aura is the energy created by life… It’s also a power created by struggling!
Image Tod! Why don’t you understand that it’s not worth fighting with an Aura of hatred!
Image Shut up! With this, I can easily take down the Goraon and any Super Robot! Just watch, Mama. I’ll use my power to bring them down. Then we can have an easy life.
Image We know firsthand how dangerous a Hyper’d Aura Machine is!
Image That power must be quelled!
Image Attention BX. Stop Hyper Tod Guinness! Don’t let him spread the Aura of hatred!

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Defeat Hyper Tod in his Hyper Wryneck. He may be bigger, but he’s still as agile as a normal Aura Battler. Use Focus/Aim and take him down!

SECRET ALERT
Tod Mandatory #3
Defeat Hyper Tod with Shou


This is the last step to complete this secret. You’d need to have done all of the Mandatory steps on Chapters 23, 24, and here, as well as 2 out of the 4 optional steps on Chapters 23, 24, and here. If you don't take this route, then every single optional step becomes mandatory.

Now for the final boss dialogues of this chapter.

Image Hey Shou! It must have been fate for things to end like this! I feel like something was pulling us to settle things in Boston!
Image Is it really!? What kind of fate has you fight in your hometown!? What kind of fate has you spread hatred like this!?
Image Shou, don’t go Hyper! Stop Tod!
Image Let out all of your hatred, Tod!
Image Shut up! I’ll clear all the humiliation I’ve suffered at your and everyone else’s hands!

Image Stand down, Tod! If you let yourself be controlled by that kind of power, you’ll only end up killing yourself!
Image Is it a trait of someone born in Texas to be preachy all the time, Marvel!? If you’re jealous of Hyperization, then say so!

(This one is with either Nie or Keen)
Image The tables have turned! Now that I’m Hyper, I’ve got you!
Image It looks like he’s been completely taken over by that Aura of hatred! If he keeps this up…
Image But that doesn’t mean we can’t be consumed by his Aura! There must be a way we can do this, Keen!

(This one is with either Ceila or Elle)
Image With this power, I can smash Aura Battleships as I please!
Image Tod is dominated by an Aura of hatred. If it keeps growing, he’ll…
Image Wake up, Tod Guinness! If you keep this up, you’ll end up like Jeryl Kuchibi!

Image No matter how tough you are, there’s a limit to everything in this world! I’ll show you!
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Image You’ll fight against someone like him!? I’m with you! Let’s win this thing, Gorg!

Image He’s gigantic… Is it the same as that red Aura Battle from back then?
Image If that’s the case, won’t he explode like she did!?
Image Then we have to take him down! Protecting the city no matter what happens is what we, the Earth Defense Class, have to do!
Image Hahahaha! Keep playing hero to yourself, brats! You don’t want to die from my Hyperized attacks!

Image Right now, I feel like the most powerful man ever! I’m not going to let you get in my way!
Image He’s a pretty tough opponent, but I believe in you, Jojo!
Image There’s no way we can just leave him alone! Not in this town! UOOOOOOO! I’m not going to lose to this Hyper whatever!

Image I failed to kill you in Austral, but this time, I’m going to get all the credit! I now have the power of Hyperization! I’ll easily crush you without a trace!
Image He’s certainly an ambitious young man, but to see him so violent like this… Is this what they call Hyper?

Image Hmph. You’re so small! I can squash you like a bug before you can do anything!
Image It’s no illusion, he’s really grown that huge! This wouldn’t be so hard if I could grow to that size too, but there’s no way I can do that!
(TL Note: Mazinger Z Infinity wouldn’t be out for another 2 years.)

Image You guys were lucky. If you’d come to Drake back then, you’d feel the same about Shou right now! That means you’d have a better death than him!
Image Hmph. Even as a hypothetical, it doesn’t change the fact that we’d eventually become Drake’s enemies!
Image You seem knowledgeable, but there’s something you’re wrong about! Let me show you what that is, Tod!

Image That man… He’s become like this because he sought power too much… If he takes one wrong step…
Image Even if we seek the same power, if the source of that power is different, the outcome will change. There’s no need for you to worry, Yuki.
Image Let’s stop talking. He won’t wait for us forever!
Image Ha! Power is power! What else do you need!? Anyone who speaks otherwise should just die!

The map ends when Hyper Tod is defeated. There might be additional dialogue if the other bosses are around, but I’m not doing that.

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Image Tod! You need to control your own Aura Power! Aura is the power of life! Show me that you can live without being held captive by hatred!
Image I even went Hyper, but I still couldn’t beat you… You’ve completely defeated me, Shou…

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Image Guh… So this is the price I pay for not being able to control my Aura Power…
Image Tod!
(TL Note: If you failed the secret, Tod would have died right here, changing the upcoming events. As this game is about obtaining all the secrets in a single run, I’m not going to cover a timeline in which Tod dies.)
[If any enemies remain, they would have retreated here]
Image The enemy’s movements…
Image Did they give up?
Image That’s strange… Even though we rescued the hostages, they left too easily…
[Alarm]
Image Oh no! A group of missiles are rapidly approaching the city!
Image They’re relentless. Let’s shoot them all down.
Image Wait! We’ve finished analyzing the missiles. They’re Plasma Driver Missiles!

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Image Oh my god! When did they get something like that!?
Image They probably stole some that was in development by AEU!
Image Ahhh this is bad! That fire will consume everything!
Image They’re more powerful than nukes! If just one of them explodes, it’ll destroy everything for miles!
Image Let’s book it! As it’s said, “the best strategy is to run away”!
Image But if we run, then what’ll happen to the city!?
Image Lockon, can you…
Image Tch. If Michael were here, it would be different, but there’s too many of them for one person!

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Image I’ll contain the explosions’ energy!
Image Tolstoy!?
Image The power of Aura… If the power of life can become the power to protect people, then…

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Image Please stop, Tolstoy! Even the light of your Aura can’t stop those hellish flames!
Image If Earthlings have a superior Aura Power, then I can do this! To protect the Earth and to avoid hurting those I love, I will burn my very life!! XXX

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Image That man's Aura Power is amazing!
Image Yeah! With his Aura Barrier, maybe…
Image This isn’t good! A sudden increase of Aura Power like that will…

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Image Guh!
Image Is the Wryneck unable to keep up with Tolstoy’s Aura!?

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Image GAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Image I can’t stand to watch this!

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Image Tod Guinness!?
Image Will you lend me your strength?
Image Don’t get me wrong. Your approach will only cause more damage.
Super Robot Wars BX - Fly, Dunbine!
Image I… I just want to protect my town and Mama!
Image Got it! If we combine our powers…

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Image TOD!!
Image TOLSTOY!!
Image My power… With my power, I will protect Lady Elle!!
Image What’s the point of going Hyper if I can’t save a city or two!? Just watch, Shou Zama! THIS IS MY AURA POWER!!
[A flash of light and explosions]
Image All missiles confirmed to have exploded… No impact on the ground…
Image They saved us!!

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Image L-Lady Elle… My life…is for you…
Image Tolstoy…
Image Guh… I can’t believe that cancelled the Hyperization…
Image Tod, you…
Image Hehehe… I saved Boston, Mama…
(TL Note: If you didn’t save Tod, Tolstoy would have stopped the missiles at the cost of his own life.)

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[Goraon, Hangar]
Image Ugh… Lady… Elle…
Image Ah, Tolstoy! I’m so glad you made it back alive…
Image Heh. You survived an explosion like that. You’re quite the man, bro.
Image I admit I was prepared to die. But… To think I can feel the warmth of your hands… I’m so glad I’m still alive…
Image That’s right. Joy can only be found through living. We cannot risk our lives so carelessly… It would be irresponsible to die before saving the world…
Image Yes. Is Captain Andrei here?
Image I am. Your courage and pride as a soldier was on full display.
Image Regarding your question earlier, I…
Image There’s no need to say it. “Lieutenant Tolstoy Chesilenko died an honorable death in this operation” is what I’ll tell HQ.
Image !
Image So that means…
Image You’re a free man, Tolstoy. Follow your heart and fight alongside BX.
Image Uuuu… Thank you…so much…
Image I’m sorry, but he needs medical attention.
Image Um, can I help you out?
Image Yes. Please do.

Image Is love also a driving force for fighting and living?
Image Yes. Putting your life on the line to protect those you love… That’s proof that he is a man and a soldier.
Image Captain Andrei…
Image The Warrant Officer and I have been ordered to join BX from now on. We’ll be fighting together for the foreseeable future.
Image I’m immortal, so I don’t intend to lose. I’ll fill in the hole he’s left for a while.
Image Hmm. Those who once fought the Gundams are now fighting alongside them like this. You never know what life will bring.
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Image Azuves is fine, Jojo! I mean, it’s Azuves we’re talking about!
Image That’s right. I’m sure he’s with Yasu and the other members of the recovery team.
Image I’m home…
Image Yasu! Azuves… Is Azuves with you!?
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[Sensei presents a sword]
Image This is…
Image Azuves’...sword…
Image His body has been properly dealt with…
Image You can’t be serious!
Image You’re lying! To think such a strong and kind person like him would…
Image We’ve lost another warrior…
Image …Thank you, Yasu. For bringing me his word.
Image Jojo… Um… Eat this…
Image Thank you, Yuki. But please don’t worry about me.
Image Jojo, let it all out…
Image Gramps always told me to be a strong man, no matter what. Of course I’m sad, and I can barely hold back my tears… But… But now… I have to look up and move forward… That’s why…
Image *Sobs*… You’re strong, my Prince!
Image When I return to Earst, I will thrust this sword into the ground as a grave marker. I will return it to its homeland…
Image Prince… I know he’s proud of you.
Image Yeah…
Image (Azuves… I’ll consider our last conversation your last request. I will lead Jojo into becoming a great King. This is not just a mission, but a promise.)

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[Boston Suburbs, Beach]
Image Mardoul and his gang have left, huh… Hilmuka took pride in being a Civilization Inspector, and risked her life for her beliefs. As a fellow Civilization Inspector, what I must do is…

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[Will Wipps, Bridge]
Image That was careless of you, King Bishott. The Earthlings have their own way of thinking. A tactic that relies on force will only make things more difficult.
Image My apologies, King Drake.
(Phone)
Image For a wise King, your actions were a bit impulsive. I know it sounds presumptuous, but are you sure this wasn’t someone else’s foolish idea?
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(Phone)
Image It would be best for you to retreat to AEU until things calm down.
Image But…
Image I’ve been doing some groundwork. I hope my efforts won’t be wasted.
Image …I’m extremely grateful for your thoughtfulness, King Drake. I accept your offer.
[He hangs up]
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Image As you heard, I’ve caused you a lot of trouble, Rimul.
Image No, Father. I’m just doing what I think is necessary.
(Phone)
Image Thank you for letting me know about Bishott’s actions beforehand. But beyond this, just leave it to adults.
Image Why? Mother is in cahoots with Bishott!
Image We will make Bishott and his conspirators keep in line. If they wish to fight, we will give them a suitable opportunity. This is no longer a place for children.
Image Father…
[She hangs up]
Image (The soldiers must have heard the rumors… I was the only one left in the dark. I’m a fool. Damn you, Luuza. I will tear you to shreds and send you to Chaos.)

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[Goraon, Bridge]
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Image Lady Elle, are you alright?
Image I’m sorry for causing you any worry. I’m fine.
Image Even if you say that, your face is blue and your eyes are red.
Image Heh. If you can’t concentrate on the fighting, you’ll just get in our way. Go rest for a bit.
Image Lieutenant Kaido!
Image No, it’s fine. If it’s a Queen’s destiny to be strong-willed, then I will stand up to the task. If my royal blood compels me to be noble, then so be it.
Image You’re strong, Elle.
Image Lady Elle, we have a report to make.
Image The entire city of Boston, including the suburbs, have been spared. It must have been thanks to the Aura Power of those who risked their lives.
(Phone)
Image Aura Machines may give you power, but don’t make you live or die.
Image To live or die…
Image So what about those who use that power for evil?
Image They belong to Chaos, the emissary of Hell. They must be brought into the light and destroyed. We are that light… We must transcend hatred and sorry and become a flame that upholds justice.
Image I don’t understand that hard stuff. I just did what I wanted to do.
Image Tod, what are you going to do now?
Image Who knows? I can’t go back to Drake, so maybe I’ll just go freelance.
Image If you like, would you join us?
Image What!?
Image Are you serious, Shou!?
Image What are you talking about, Shou! This is Tod we’re talking about! Tod!
Image Tod controlled his Hyperization. He has the ability to overcome hatred.
Image I guess…
Image Besides… If I can avoid killing people, I’d like to do that.
Image Only by respecting each other’s values can the path to dialogue be opened, huh…
Image Heh. That sounds like something the young man would say.
Image In the first place, we already have people from Zeon, Mardoul’s Army, and the like, so isn’t this just normal?
Image …Shou Zama. You’re such a spoiled brat. You’re so spoiled that there’s no cure for you.
Image Hey! I’m the only one who can badmouth Shou!
Image Let me ask you one thing. What’s the pay like?
Image Huh?
Image Hmm. Let me think… It’ll depend on your work.
Image I have no intention of selling my sword for cheap.
Image Tod…
Image I’ll go along with your request, Shou Zama. If it makes things easier for Mama, then it’s fine by me.
Image Glad to have you.
Image Captain Abe, we just got a communication from Director Yumi of the Photon Power Lab.
Image From Dad?
Image On screen.
Image Everyone, I’m sorry to contact you so soon after you just finished an operation.
(Phone)
Image What’s up, Doc? Why are you contacting us personally?
Image You’re here too, Koji? Let me put it bluntly. Just now, the Kurogane Inn was attacked by Dr. Hell and the Landlady collapsed.
Image W-what the hell? Mom…
Image Don’t rush. She’s safe.
(Phone)
Image Fortunately, we were able to repel the enemy attack, but I want BX to come here and help defend the Kurogane Inn.
Image They’ll probably attack again.
(Phone)
Image Why is Dr. Hell doing all this to attack the Kurogane Inn?
Image They’ve finally started to make a move to obtain the “Arm of Zeus”, the source of all Photon Power and Supper Alloy Z!
Image The Arm of Zeus!?

Jojo is now selectable as a Tactician. His bonus increases final accuracy by 5/10/15%. Azuves is no longer selectable as a Tactician, since he’s dead.

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Squad time. Alto and Ozma are busy saving people, so they’re not available. No mandatory squads for once. The pairs I’m using are Leon/Luca, Guy/Canaria, Obright/Zeta, J/Aisha, Youta/Seric, Banagher/GekiRyuJin, Alex/Ryoko, Michael/Klan, Akito/Akatsuki, Hikaru/Izumi, Knight/Volfogg, and ZZ/Shanalua. The Tactician is Flit for both a secret requirement and for anti-Vagan fighting. The Aestis are in their 0G Frames.

I forgot to mention that Sheryl joined as a Tactician at the end of the last stage. Her bonus makes your units immune to debuffs.

Last time, Sheryl woke up and the operation to save Ranka, Kio, Megumi, and Minato from Second Moon got underway.

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[Second Moon, Guest Room]
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Image Why did you call for us? Is something the matter?
Image I want to know more about you guys.
Image Hmm? What do you mean?
Image Seeing you live your lives made me realize that you’re human beings, just like us. That’s why I’m curious. Why did you start this war?
Image Why are you acting like you’re not responsible! You’re the ones who originally drove us out of the Earth Sphere!
Image Calm down, Genichiro. Raising your voice to a woman is not something a young Jovian man should do.
Image R-right…
Image But please understand why he’s angry. Our ancestors were originally space immigrants who were expelled from the Moon.
Image Expelled… Why did something like that happen to them?
Image It was because they refused to submit to Earth. There was an independence movement on the Moon. Under the pretext of suppressing this, they were chased off the Moon to Mars…and then to Jupiter.
Image Jupiter… How did they survive in an environment like that?
Image If they never found “That”, they wouldn’t have lasted very long.
Image “That”?
Image A factory that produces Phase Transition Engines and other advanced technologies. We don’t know who built it or when, but…
Image Tsukumo! The production plant is a state secret! Don’t just reveal it to the Earthlings!
Image Because of us, they’re being pursued by Earth. This is my atonement… The least I can do for them.
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Image So it was because of these factories and advanced technology that your ancestors were able to create a nation…
Image Yes.
Image Space immigrants being chased away from the Moon… That’s your historical truth… It was never mentioned in our textbooks.
Image They cover up inconvenient truths. That’s what makes the Earthlings so despicable.
Image It’s sad, but you’re right… I don’t know what to say. Could it be that you and the Vagans are…
Image Yes. They’re people who were abandoned by Earth after their migration plan failed. When our ancestors set out for Mars, it was already inhabited. They found the Vagans suffering from a deadly disease.
Image They explained to our ancestors the causes of the disease and other various problems. They were kind enough to help them prepare for the move to Jupiter. Thanks to them, our ancestors were able to migrate to Jupiter without any diseases.
Image So they worked together…
Image And together, we will exact our revenge on the Earthlings. As those who were oppressed by the evil empire, we will avenge our ancestors and take back our green Earth!
Image That’s why this war started… That explains what Ezelcant was talking about, regarding a hidden history. And this disease is Mars Rays?
Image Yes, it is. It’s a fatal disease caused by poisonous particles that were formed from failed terraforming projects. These particles, which enter the colony via geomagnetic storms, are the biggest problem for those living on and near Mars.
Image Couldn’t they have gone to Jupiter with your ancestors?
Image The disease also causes genetic disorders. Most children on Mars today are born infected. It was too late to move.
Image No way… Haven’t they been able to find a cure?
Image The disease’s progression can be slowed down with medication and cryo sleep, but there’s no way to cure it.
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[Second Moon, Deen’s House]
Image It’s bitter…
Image Even if it’s bitter, just bear with it and drink. Kio went to the trouble of getting us some.
Image Okay!
[She drinks]
Image How are you feeling?
Image Hehe. I feel much better now!
Image It doesn’t work that quickly.
Image I can feel it working! Thank you so much, Kio!
Image I mean… All I did was bring you some medicine…
Image It’s a godsend. Even doctors rarely bring us any. But how did you get access to such valuable medicine?
Image Um… It’s a long story…
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Image ?
Image Hey Lu, whatcha writing?
Image Hehehe. It’s a secret.
Image …Hey, how about we go outside?
Image Eh!? Are you sure, Deen?
Image Since you took Kio’s medicine, it should be fine to go out for a little bit.
Image Yay!
Image I’m happy for you, Lu.
Image Is there anywhere you’d like to go?
Image Yeah! Where I want to go is…

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[Second Moon, Junk Hill]
Image Lu, is this the place you wanted to go?
Image Yup! Junk Hill! It’s the most scenic spot in the colony!
Image It certainly is pretty…
Image (I don’t see any green… No lakes either… Just a world made of cold, hard stone… But for them, this is…)
Image I used to come here all the time before I got sick, so it means a lot to me!
Image I see… It really is beautiful.
Image Ehehe. I’m so happy.
Image I bet Earth is even more beautiful than this.
Image Oh…
Image Earth, huh? I wanna go there. I want to see new places, not just this place…
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Image Hehe…
Image What’s up, Lu? You sure have a smile on your face…
Image I wonder if this is what’s meant by “Naturally, your profile looking towards tomorrow was special”.
(TL Note: These are lyrics from one of Ranka’s songs, Houkago Overflow.)
Image Um, by chance, isn’t that from…
Image Yup. It’s my favorite song of yours. Right now, I want to cherish the time I have. That song conveys that feeling…
Image Lu…
Image …My dream has come true…
Image Huh?
Image Hehe. Kio, thank you so much. I’m glad I could come here again.
Image Yeah… We’ll come back here again, Lu.
Image Yeah!
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Image (This is fine… It has to be… Gundam exists to protect everyone… If that secret can save Lu, then…)

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[Baronche, Hallway]
Image Brera… I can’t believe you’re still alive.
Image Did you think I died in the battle on the Vajra homeworld?
Image How dare you say that after you attempted a suicide attack.
Image It seems you can’t take a joke..
Image …Apparently, at the moment of the explosion, the Vajra Queen protected me.
Image The same as me…
Image I don’t know about you, but I was thrown into space when the Vajra Folded to Earth.
Image And that’s when Bisidian picked you up.
Image …You’re a lucky guy.
Image I don’t want to hear that from you. You survived even though you’re not a cyborg.
Image Heh. You’re right.
Image So you were given the codename Ghost 1 and started working for Bisidian…
Image Needless to say, it’s all in order to save Ranka. I’ve died once already. If I can save Ranka, I wouldn’t mind dying again.
Image …Pathetic.
Image What?
Image You know what kind of girl Ranka is, right? No matter how embarrassing it may be, you must return alive. Especially since you’re her real brother.
Image Captain…
Image …Let’s make sure we all do.
Image It’s almost time for the mission. Let's go, Alto and Brera.
Image Roger!

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[Baronche, Bridge]
Image Is the diversion ready?
Image I don’t know about BX, but we’re good to go.
Image Failure is not an option. Everyone, please do your final checks. And you, eavesdropper.
[Door opens]
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Image Young lady?
Image You look like you want to say something.
Image …If you’re still alive… If you’re still alive, why didn’t you stay by Kio’s side?
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Image Do you have any idea what Kio and Romary have gone through!? How Kio looks up to the sky with a lonely look on his face!?
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Image I’m sure the reason why Flit ended up like that is because you weren’t there! Even now, Kio, Romary, and Flit…
Image What’s wrong? Keep going.
Image You need to go back to them… If you do, then things will… They need you… *sobs*
Image …Will that really help Kio?
Image It will!
Image Then get ready. There isn’t much time left until the operation begins.
Image Yes…
[Wendy starts to leave]
Image …You’ve been watching over him this whole time.
Image Huh?
Image Please keep watching out for him.
Image Ash…
Image Go.
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[She leaves]
Image Captain…
Image We’re pirates, so let’s steal some treasure.

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[Second Moon, Operation Room]
[Explosion]
Image An enemy attack!? Was BX fighting on Mars just a diversion? That woman… Why didn’t she report that? By now it’s too late!
Image Lord Zanald! We’ve received reports that Bisidian and BX units have invaded the colony!
Image Dammit! Lower the bulkheads! Don’t let them get away!
Image We can’t! Our commands aren’t being accepted!
Image What the hell!?
Image It looks like part of our systems have been hacked! It’s from the Gundam’s core unit! The source of the hacking is the Core Fighter!
Image Dammit. Did they set some sort of trap? But we know their objective. Therefore, we can respond accordingly.

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[Second Moon, Guest Room]
Image W-what’s happening!?
Image Ranka Lee. We’ve been given the order to kill you.
Image !
Image I don’t dislike your singing, but you’re still an Earthling.
Image Ranka Lee, die for us.
Image (Save me… Alto!)
Image UUUOOOOOOOOOOO!
Image W-what!?
[Punch]
Image Gah!
[Collapses]
Image What do you think you’re doing to my sister!
[Punch]
Image Guh!
[Collapses]
Image We’re here to save you, Ranka!
Image Are you okay? Are you hurt!?
Image Alto! Brother!
Image W-why you…
[Punch]
Image Ugh…
[Collapses]
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Image Eh? Brera? Why are you here?
Image We’ll talk later, Ranka. First, we need to get out of here.
Image I’ve calculated an escape route. Please follow my instructions.
(Phone)
Image Were you able to take control of their security systems?
Image Not entirely. There’s a limit to what I can do while also protecting the AGE System’s core.
Image You’re doing more than enough. We’re counting on you, Gundam Meister.
Image Ranka, can you run?
Image Hang on! They took Ai-kun away! We have to save him!
Image Ai-kun too?
Image Even though it’s only a larva, it’s still a Vajra. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was being used as a research subject for military purposes!
Image Do you know where it is?
Image I don’t know exactly, but it's probably in the research facility somewhere…
Image I know! I can sense him!
Image Oh right… You’re one of those people who’re connected to the Vajra.
Image But then you’ll be put in more danger!
Image Please! I want to save Ai-kun too!
Image But Ranka…
Image Alto Saotome. Half-hearted convictions can sometimes lead to the worst possible outcome.
Image Alto, if you’re a man, you shouldn’t complain!
Image …They’re like enka singers. Alright, guess we got a larva to save!
Image What kind of man are you if you can’t even protect your family? And I hate enka. At least say it’s rock!
Image Thank you!
Image Okay, let’s hurry! We’re running out of time!
Image You are. He’s probably…

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[Second Moon, Guest Room]
Image Gah!
[Collapses]
Image Ah…
Image You seem to be in one piece.
Image Who are you?
Image Finally… We meet again…
[X-Rounder sound]
Image (My chest is feeling tingly for some reason… What is this feeling…)
Image Dad…?
Image Sorry to keep you waiting, Kio.

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Kio Route Chapter 31: I Want to Live, Flowing Into the Universe

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Image I know this is the Vagans’ HQ, but there’s a lot of them…
Image Don’t be afraid! Hold fast until the Captain returns!

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Image What the… The Vajra just left all of a sudden? Why…

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Select the Tactician (Flit).

SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Optional #5
Set the Tactician to Flit


Image We’re not done yet. This concert is far from finished!

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Super Robot Wars BX - Obelisk
Deploy the troops!

Image Looks like we made it in time!
Image BX!
Image What’s the situation!?
Image They’re still inside Second Moon. We need to buy them some more time.

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Image That’s the Vagans’... The Jovians must be in there too!
Image Akito, our goal isn’t to defeat the enemy. We need to stick to the plan.
Image I know!
Image Even though the Vajra retreated, the next wave will be here shortly! All units, prepare to intercept.
Image Enemy silhouettes approaching! More Vajra!
Image What!?

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Image Why are the Vajra showing up again!?
Image Is Sheryl Nome’s song not working!?

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Image No, it’s not completely ineffective! However, powerful Fold Waves are emanating from Second Moon and are interfering with Sheryl’s song!
Image Tch… It’s like our last battle against the Vajra!
Image But how are they creating such powerful Fold Waves?

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Image Hehehe… Let’s get the insects to deal with them first while we make the final adjustments to the system. Even if they don’t stop them, we’ll have plenty of ways to get rid of them. Plenty…
Image There’s no point in speculating. Right now, we need to buy time for them to escape!
Image The battle on Mars has taken its toll. Everyone, watch yourself!
Image Bisidian, leave this to us and escape to outside the combat zone!
Image Alright. I’ll take you up on your offer.
[The Baronche leaves]
Image This is the enemy’s base. We don’t know what else is out there. All units, please proceed with caution.
Image …Roger that.
Image (Alto… Come back alive with her.)
Image Our goal is to save Kio and the other prisoners. We just need to buy time for that. But also destroy any enemies you can! This is the Vagan stronghold! Let’s inflict some pain on them!

Defeating all enemies is the current objective. Every single one of our units starts out at 60% HP and EN, so watch out for that. Start moving up, as all the upcoming action will happen closer to Second Moon.

The plot continues at the start of turn 2 or if there are 6 enemy squads left.

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Image Haa… Haa… There’s a lot of them…
Image I hope everyone inside Second Moon is doing alright…
Image Don’t worry. They’ll come out safely!
Image Leon…
Image Now, the curtain has risen! Come out with a bang, Alto!

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[Second Moon, Research Facility]
Image Gwah!
[Collapses]
Image Phew… Is that all of them?
Image Ai-kun!
Image Piiiii…
(Ai-kun. Macross Frontier. CV: ???)
Image Glad you’re safe, Ai-kun.
Image Pi!
Image Captain Ash, we’ve finished our objective. We’re not heading to the rendezvous point.
Image Roger that. However, it seems like it will be impossible to meet up as planned.
(Phone)
Image What? What happened?
Image I don’t have time to explain in detail, but it seems he has some unfinished business.

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[Second Moon, Suburbs]
Image HA!
[Beam rifle noise]
Image Impossible… One mech took all of us down…
[Mook’s mech explodes]
Image Are you fighting a mobile suit battle!? What happened to Kio!?
(Phone)
Image He’s safe, but he’s not here. He has something he needs to do first.
Image What could he…
Image Do you need backup, Captain Ash?
(Phone)
Image Don’t underestimate a Super Pilot. This isn’t a big deal.
Image In that case, we’ll secure an escape route first. We don’t have much time left, so hurry.
(Phone)
Image Sorry.
[He hangs up]
Image Now then… This is all I can do for you. Go find it, Kio. Find the answers you’re looking for.

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[Second Moon, Deen’s House]
Image Haa… Haa… I brought you more medicine, Lu!
Image …Oh, it’s Kio…
Image Huh? Deen…?
Image So you came after all…
Image …Deen, where’s Lu?
Image Lu is…
Image Lu is dead.
Image Huh?
Image She reached her limit…
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Image Hahaha… What are you talking about… She’s just sleeping, right…? This has to be some sort of prank…
Image She was smiling until the end. I think she was happy. Thank you for that…
Image This can’t be true… What did I…
Image Look at this.
Image This is… Lu’s diary?
[Looks through it]
Image Ah…
Image She was writing about the future. A diary about the future that will never come to her…
Image “Today is Kio’s birthday. I wrote this on a birthday card”...
Image “When Kio is around, I feel energized. So I’m sure I’m gonna be better before I know it”...
Image “Thank you, Kio… Thank you… The world is brighter with you around”...
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Image “Kio, I… I want to go to Earth with you and…everyone else… From this place where we all stand…a new…life…begins…”
Image After meeting you and the others, she…learned the meaning of hope…
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Image Uuuuuuu… Lu… *Cries*
Image …Could you please keep that diary?
Image Huh?
Image I want you to remember her. We’ll…never see each other again…right?
Image Deen… About us… we’re…
Image Just go already!
Image !
Image Just go… Please… Otherwise, I’ll…
Image …I’m sorry… I’m so sorry, Deen…

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Image Reinforcements again!
Image Pirates and their allies… You may think you outsmarted us, but we’re smarter than you think. There’s no point in escaping if there’s no place to go back to!
Image How’s Sheryl Nome!?

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Image Her singing is still going strong, but if this keeps up…
Image Don’t be afraid! Regroup!
Image (What’s taking him so long!? Hurry up and save Kio!)

Well that was sad as hell. The next event happens at the start of turn 4 or when there are 7 enemy squads remaining.

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Image Dammit… If this fighting continues any longer, we’ll…
Image More enemies incoming!

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Image The enemy is exhausted! Let’s keep this up and take them down!
Image Go away, Earthlings!!

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Image Kyaa!
Image So the main force is finally here. What a pain…
Image Captain, we can’t stay here much longer.
Image I know that. But…
Image No, it’s fine!
Image Eh?

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Image The Vajra are retreating? Impossible. We’re the ones controlling them!

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Image It’s them!

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Super Robot Wars BX - Houkago Overflow
Image Sorry about the wait!
Image Geez… At least you made a great entrance!
Image This is Skull 4. The operation was a success! Kio and Ranka are safe!
Image Everyone! Sheryl!
Image Welcome back, Ranka!
Image The enemy’s strength is too great to move onto the final stage of the operation.
Image Don’t worry about that.
Image Ranka, please!
Image Yeah! For everyone’s sake…
Image “You’re very kind, so…”
(TL Note: Lyrics to Houkago Overflow.)

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Image This is…
Image Ranka’s song…
Image It’s different from Sheryl’s… It’s a gentle song that embraces everything…
Image But it sounds a bit sad…
Image (Can you hear me, Lu? Today, I’m singing for you. You said you loved this song…)
Image Now, let’s start the encore!
Image “Why am I distancing myself from who I want to be?”
(TL Note: Lyrics to Obelisk.)

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Image Is the singing working?
Image The songs are overpowering the Vagans’ control!
Image We can do this! All units, concentrate your attacks on the Vagan forces! Let’s break their encirclement and use this opportunity to take them down once and for all!
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Image Kio… Why didn’t you attack the Vagans just now?
Image I…
Image Kio, once you’re on the battlefield, put aside your doubts. Right now, all you need to think about is surviving.
Image I know that, but…
Image (Do we really have no choice but to fight? But if I don’t we’ll…)
Image (Kio… This isn’t just about that Lu girl…)

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Image Uwaaaaaa!
Image What was that!?

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Image I never thought you’d hold out this long, but now that I’m here, it’s over for you.

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Image Tch! Let’s hurry and rejoin the group!

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Image Kio, what are you doing!?
Image Grr!
Image You’re not moving as well as you’d like, are you, Gundam!? Then I’ll finish you off!

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Image They’re targeting the Core Fighter!? Kio, run!
Image You’re too late!
Image KIOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image What was that!?

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Image Haa… Haa…
Image Wendy! Why are you in the G-Cepter!?
Image Because… Because I thought you were going to die!
Image (Wendy… She’s trembling… Of course she is. Wendy’s not a pilot. She’s just a normal girl…)
Image Kio! L-let’s dock!
Image Alright! UUOOOOOOOOO!!

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Image Haa… Haa… We did it…
Image Yay! Kio’s Gundam is back!
Image Thank you, Wendy…
Image (It was my hesitation that put Wendy in danger… In that case, I have to live up to her courage! That’s why I must…)
Image Kio Asuno and Wendy Hertz will take them on in the Gundam AGE-3!
Image I’ll give you my support. Captain Ash, how’s the plan going?
Image The preparations will take some more time. To be on the safe side, let’s buy them as much time as we can.
Image We’re almost at the final stage of the operation. Everyone, do your best!
Image Ranka, please hold on just a little bit longer.
Image I’m fine, Alto. Besides, I have to sing…
Image Hmph. Well aren’t you clever. I wonder what your next move is… Fufufufufufu…

First up, the new units. Shame they won’t join for good after this stage.

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[VF-27γ Lucifer Special Pack (Fighter and Battleroid Modes)]
Its main feature that separates it from other Valkyries is that most of its attacks ignore barriers. It also keeps its S rank in Space when in Battroid form, which most other Valkyries don’t. Otherwise, it’s just a really really good and solid Valkyrie.

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[AGE-2DH Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound]
Dark Hound my beloved. It may not have as many attacks as other Gundams, but it does have a bunshin and the Hyper Boost special command. At the cost of its attack for the turn, its movement for the turn is doubled. Be warned that its attacks have a max range of 4, so it’s easy for him to get outranged.

Of course, Alto, Ozma, and Kio are back too.

Image (I still have to fight… I’m sorry, Lu… Deen…)
Image If you don’t fight now, we’ll just get killed. I trust your resolve.
Image I’m fine. I’ll fight properly!
Image Kio, you can do this!
Image (This is how Youta fights… Having someone to protect by his side…)
Image That gives me strength! Let’s go, Gundam!

Image All we need to do is buy some time until we can carry out our plan, but running away now will only put us in more danger. Right now, I’m a little motivated since I got my hands on some treasure! Don’t blame me if you can’t keep up!

Image Ranka, this is going to be a painful sight. Please close your eyes.
Image (You’re so kind, Alto. But I…)
Image So you’re not going to look away, but look properly… We haven’t seen each other in a while and you’re… No… You’ve always been strong. Give me some of that spirit, Ranka!

Image I will save my comrades, my sister, and myself! That’s my role as a pilot and as Ranka’s older brother! GET OUT OF MY WAAAAAAAAY!

Image The lives that were supposed to disappear have survived until now for this one moment! I will protect Ranka! Nothing can stop this “feeling”!

The current objective is to take down Zanald. We’ve fought him many times until now, so you should know how to deal with him.

Image You’re slower than usual, Gundam! We’ve already analyzed the AGE System! It’s no longer worth it to keep that machine intact!
Image Dang it. Gundam won’t keep up with my movements! Why!?
Image Is it my fault?
Image No, it’s not. Kio’s X-Rounder abilities are exceeding the AGE-3’s specs!
Image Please, Gundam! Show me your true strength!

Image Hmph. It’s fortunate that Zeheart isn’t the commander here. I want to leave as soon as possible.
Image Unlike Zeheart, do you think I can be defeated so easily? If so, then you’re dead wrong! I’m just as skillful as him! There’s no way you can beat me!
Image It’ll be easy because I’m stronger than anyone else here!

Image This is our base, Second Moon. There’s no chance that you will survive. So… what will you do?
Image Dammit! I must make it through this! I must!

Image You’ve had a hard time, Ranka Lee. Living in an unfamiliar place must have been tough. The songs you sang to the Vagans were supposed to inspire you as well… Hehe…
Image Bastard!
Image (Thank you for getting angry, Alto, but what he said is true… But I truly wanted to sing to Lu and the Vagans…)
Image You’re too kind, Ranka… That’s why I’ll get angry for you!

(This one is with either Ozma or Brera)
Image You think you’ve outsmarted me!? Even if you escape Second Moon, it’s impossible for you to escape this space!
Image You’re right. We have no intention of running away at the moment. Especially with you as our opponent.
Image I’ll make you regret trying to kill Ranka. Sink to the deepest depths of Hell!

The plot continues either at the start of turn 6 or when Zanald is shot down. Of course, I go for the latter.

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Image Impressive! But you’ll be the ones to die here!

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(Anyone paired with Shanalua will be solo now)
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Image Shanalua, what are you doing?
Image Don’t move. If you even think about moving…

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Image I will destroy the Diva’s bridge!
Image D-destroy!?
Image Shanalua, you’re…
Image What are you doing, Shanalua!?
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Image Hehe. Haven’t you realized it? She was a spy for the Vagans the entire time.
Image Shanalua was a spy!?
Image Have you been leaking information to them?
Image Yes… It was me.
Image No way! You’re lying!
Image Why would you do something like that!?
Image Money.
Image !
Image She sold all of you out for money.
Image My sister is sick. I need money for her treatment.
Image Not even for world peace… Not that would have been a valid excuse, but that’s more personal than I was expecting.
Image I have no choice! I can’t just let her die… She’s… She’s the only family I have left!
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Image But that doesn’t mean you should betray us.
Image I don’t care. Shoot down her mech!
Image Former Commander Asuno!?
Image I’m not joking around!
Image I’m not either! We would rather die with honor than succumb to the Vagans!
Image You really think I won’t shoot!?
Image You won’t shoot!
Image What!?
Image Shanalua… You’re not the kind of person who would do something like that…
Image Losing your family is the worst thing ever, but still…
Image Your sister wouldn’t want you to do this!
Image I always considered you like a big sister. Stop this… Come back to us…
Image I won’t listen to some kid’s tantrums!
Image !?
Image I told you before. This is war! What are you even doing if you’re not prepared to shoot me at a time like this!? If you can do that… Even you could…
Image Shanalua…
Image High energy reaction ahead!
Image What!?
[A flash of light and a beam weapon sound]
Image Did they miss?
Image W-what was that attack just now?
Image Hmm… Looks like we still need to fine-tune it.

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Image But the power is undeniable… She’s not the Vajra Queen for nothing.
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Image Is that the Vajra Queen!?
Image That’s their Queen!?
Image As the name suggests, it’s the central figure that units all of the Vajra. Its fighting power is incomparable to anything we’ve fought before!
Image Hey hey, you can’t be serious!
Image In addition, the body that you see before you has been fused with the flagship of the Frontier Fleet’s escort fleet.
Image They even have control over something like that…
Image Hahaha… That’s right. The whole reason why we analyzed Ranka Lee’s singing was to trick her into doing whatever we wanted. This means we no longer need to use Ranka Lee’s singing to control the Vajra.
Image So that’s why you let me sing as I pleased!?
Image Oh, we’re grateful. Thanks to you, the morale of the Vagan people has never been higher. Your songs no longer mean anything under the control of the Vajra Queen.
Image !
Image To think she would be tricked into being your accomplice…
Image And the last thing we want to do is fight the Vajra…
Image This is terrible!
Image This is how the Vagans do things! They’re demons who toy with and corrupt people’s hearts!
Image Tremble with anger if you’d like. You can’t move at the moment. This is reality.
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Image Please stop, Shanalua! If this continues, everyone will die!
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Image Shanalua!
Image So annoying… Just shut up.

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Image Kyaaaaaa!
Image !?
Image Dang it…
Image Kio! Are you alright!?
Image Now, BX. You can choose to surrender or die. Which do you prefer!? However…

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Image I will bury you with my own hands, Gundam!!
[Zanald targets Kio]
Image Aaahhhh…
Image DIIIIIEEEEEEEEE!!
Image KIO!

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Image Gah!
Image Ahhh!
Image Bastard. Why would you…
Image You protected Kio…?
Image Shanalua… Why…
Image You were right, Kio… After all that, I don’t think I could have killed you guys…
Image Quickly, eject!
Image Kio… Don’t you dare die… No matter what happens… Grit your teeth and survive…
Image You’re…strong…

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Image Shanalua…
Image SHANALUAAAAAAAAAA!!
Image Aaahhh…
Image Shanalua, you…
Image Why… Why didn’t you… Everyone…should be wishing for the same thing…
Image Kio…
Image Kio, stay strong! Are you going to throw away the life that Shanalua protected!?
Image You as well, Youta! Yuki!
Image Y-yeah…
Image Captain Ash, what’s the status of the evacuation!?
Image They’re still working on it, but there’s too many enemies here. If we leave that big gal alone, even if we’re ready, it’s unlikely to succeed…
Image Dammit!
Image Alto, are you going to stay intimidated? If we’re up against the Vajra, we’ll stop them. We have to.
Image I know that, Captain! But…
Image Yes. How to stop them is up to you.
Image (Alto… I won’t give up either! What Lu wanted was to work towards the future! If the Vajra are being tricked, then I just need to sing harder… My feelings must reach them!)
Image (That’s right! I’m not going to let the Vagans get their way!)
Image The rescue mission is active until we reach Earth! Let’s do our best until Bisidian is ready!

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This is part two of two.

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The current objective is to defeat Queen Frontier. It’s huge, powerful, possesses a wide MAP attack, and has a barrier. Pretty much what you’d expect from a Vajra that’s fused with a Macross ship. You can take advantage of any nearby Vajra to avoid the MAP attack, as it won’t willingly shoot its own allies.

Zanald’s still here too, back with full HP and EN. When you try to attack him, all attacks will deal 0 damage.

Image Hehehe… Amazing.
Image Captain Jeffrey, what’s that!?
Image It’s a Fold Fault!
Image Is that mech being protected by the Vajra Queen’s dimensional barrier?
Image We can’t destroy that mobile suit!
Image So a battle with the Queen Vajra is inevitable!

You can’t touch Zanald, so ignore him for now. Start making your way up and engage the Queen in battle.

Now for the Vajra Queen boss dialogues.

Image Listen, Vajra! Listen to Ranka and Sheryl’s song!
Image !
Image (You think something that’s not even a song can stop us from getting serious!?)
Image (Songs reach everyone equally! Even the Vagans! Even you! So…)
Image Come to your senses, Vajraaaaa!

Image You don’t get it, Vajra! My sister’s song has Rock in it! It’s got soul!
Image !
Image Remember the song they tried so hard to deliver to you back then!

(This one is with either Michael, Luca, Klan, or Canaria)
Image If the Vagans were to gain complete control of the Vajra…
Image Yeah… That would put the Earth in an overwhelmingly disadvantageous position!
Image We have no choice but to bet on Alto and those two songstresses!
Image Believe in them! They’re the ones who performed the miracle on the Vajra homeworld!
Image What do we have to fear? Have you forgotten that we have two goddesses who overcame that decisive battle!?
Image Captain!
Image Even though we may be smaller, we’re still a Macross too! We can fight in a way only the Macross Quarter can! Let’s show those Vagans what that is!
Image Aye aye, sir!

Image The Vajra Queen… I thought we’d never have to fight her again…
Image Analysis shows that all of the Battle Frontier’s functions are still integrated with the Vajra Queen!
Image That means its fighting power is the same as it was back then! I wonder how far the Quarter can go…

Image Since you’re not being controlled by implants, we can’t deactivate you the same way we did with the Galaxy… But your mind is still being controlled by machines! I will free you, Vajra!

Image By fusing with the Vajra Queen, all of the Battle Frontier’s weapons have been upgraded! I recall Alto was trying to communicate with her while fighting something like that!
Image !
Image But there’s no point in complaining! I’m not trying to imitate Alto, but I’m going to dance with all my might too!

Image I may not be able to sing to the Vajra, but I can at least protect those two! Sing your hearts out, Sheryl and Ranka! A super galactic concert is going on and we’ve got front row seats!

Image Um, Tieria! The Vajra Queen thinks the Vagans are using Ranka’s voice, right?
Image I know what you’re getting at, but even I can’t stop it.
Image Kuh. Ranka’s songs gave the Vagans hope! Lu… I won’t let them use her songs for fighting! I won’t let them!

The plot continues either at the start of turn 8 or when you damage Queen Frontier.

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Image Please use this shuttle. Go home right now.
Image Are you sure it's okay for you to be doing this?
Image Don’t worry about me. But are you sure you want to go? If you leave now…
Image We are. It’s awful to wake up knowing that we’re the only safe ones.
Image …Earth women are strong.
Image Yeah… We are. Will we ever meet again?
Image …Yes, we will! Now, go! Go back to where you belong!
Image Mmm…

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Image Nadesico, can you hear me? This is Megumi Reynard. Please let us in.
Image Megumi!?
Image The message is coming from that shuttle. It looks like Minato is there too.
Image Why are those girls…
Image Anyway, please let them in!

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Image What the hell are they doing!? They let the prisoners escape…
Image It doesn’t matter. I gave them permission.
(???. Darkened)
Image That voice…

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(Back to normal)
Image Lord Ezelcant!
Image Ezelcant’s here!?
Image I can’t believe the Vagan leader is here in person…
Image We won’t let you torture our brethren any longer!
Image Jovians too…
[Looks at Ezelcant’s machine]
Image More importantly, that machine looks like…
Image Is that…a Gundam!?
Image This Gundam, the “Gundam Legilis”, was created by combining the AGE Device with our own technology.
Image Gundam…Legilis…
Image They analyzed the AGE Device? Kio… What did you do?
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Image Step back, Zanald. I’ll take charge of the battle.
Image But I’m protected by the Vajra’s barrier…
Image This is Lord Ezelcant’s will. Do you object, Zanald?
Image …Very well. The Zamdrag is retreating!
[Zanald retreats]
Image What about the Vajra Queen?
Image !
Image She seems to still consider the Vagans her allies.
Image I don’t know how they’re tricking her, but it’s effective!
Image Now, since you’ve come all this way, let me entertain you for a bit.
Image Ezelcant… Even you… Please stop this already!
Image Stop talking to the enemy, Kio! Who do you think he is!? He is the root of all evil! The Demon King who will destroy the world!
Image Grandpa…
Image Attention all units! Whatever it takes, kill him here and now! No matter what!
Image Former Commander Asuno…
Image No… That seems like a good decision.
Image Mmm…
Image The Vagan General is gone, but the newcomers seem quite skilled.
Image There’s also the matter of the Vajra. I think the only way we can break through is by disrupting the chain of command.
Image Yeah. Plus, there’s no way we can escape now that they control the Vajra Queen! The Vajra are capable of short-range Folding even in unstable space!
Image So the Vagans are now capable of launching surprise attacks like the Jovians!
Image Whether we fight or run, the only way forward is to deal with them!
Image Even though I don’t know if the singing will reach the Queen, we have no choice, right?
Image Yes!
Image The plan has been decided! All units, concentrate your attacks on the Vagan Gundam! Create an opportunity for us to get out of here!

The final objective of this map is to defeat either Queen Frontier or Gundam Legilis. Pick one and focus fire. But before you do that…

SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Optional #6
Defeat Zeheart with Kio or Ash.

Jovians Optional #3 and #4
Defeat Tsukumo (#3) and Genichiro (#4) with Akito.


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Here’s Zeheart, Tsukumo, and Genichiro. They’re higher level versions of the same ol’ song and dance.

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Here’s Ezelcant in the Gundam Legilis. It has a barrier similar to Zeheart’s Ghirarga as well as weapons effective at all but the longest of ranges. Whether you focus on the Vajra or Ezelcant is up to you.

It’s worth noting that the Nadesico has not regained Megumi and Minato as subpilots yet. They were missing since they were abducted and I forgot to mention it.

First up for boss dialogues is Tsukumo.

Image You got close to them and put Megumi and Minato under suspicion! Don’t you understand that!?
Image I won’t deny it. Bringing innocent people into this conflict disqualifies me as a champion of justice.
Image What the hell are you saying… We’re at war, dammit!

Image As long as Minato is aboard that ship, we must avoid sinking it!
Image The enemy’s Gekiganger-type could have attacked more aggressively… Are they worried about Minato and Megumi?
Image It seems they let the girls escape, so they’re holding back…
Image This is the enemy’s base! What are we doing if we’re not fighting seriously!?
Image Shiratori…

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Image This is as far as I go… Minato, Megumi… Please stay safe!
Image I won’t let you get away! Do you think you can just keep quiet and get away with causing pain to innocent people!?
Image If you’re not evil… If you call yourself a champion of justice, then shouldn’t you be protecting them!?
Image !
Image I have no intention of fighting any further. For now, please prioritize protecting your ship over pursuing me.
Image Fine… If I shoot you now, the only one who’d be satisfied would be myself. Just go.
Image Thank you… Could you tell me your name? I’m…
Image I don’t want to kill someone whose name I know.
Image Fair enough… Farewell, Earthling.
Image (What’s all that about? If he says something like that, I have no choice but to let him go…)

Next is Genichiro.

Image You evil Earthlings threaten your own kind! We cannot allow your invasion!
Image You still pretend to be on the side of justice! The justice you follow only suits your own needs!

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Image Damn you, evil Earthlings! I won’t lose to something like this! I will go back to the green Earth someday!
Image You’re the evil ones! You’ve wrecked Mars and Earth! I’ll never forgive you!
Image Akito…
Image Very well. We will settle this another day! Farewell, Earthling.

And now, Zeheart.

Image You handed over the AGE System and helped create the Vagan Gundam! So why are you still fighting in your own Gundam?
Image Because I saw your world! The reason I handed over the AGE System and the reason why I continue to fight is because I saw that world!
Image You should never have piloted a Gundam in the first place! Your battle is over, Kio Asuno!

Image You rescued your son despite the danger… Now you decide to act as a father!?
Image I don’t know what you’re thinking, but I couldn’t just leave him in a place like that!
Image If he never piloted a Gundam, this wouldn’t have happened in the first place! A coward like you should never have come here, Asemu!

(This one is with Zeta, ZZ, or Alex)
Image Zeheart Galette! We have come to reclaim our comrades!
Image Retreat your soldiers! We have no wish to engage in pointless fighting!
Image The Argus Knights… They possess such pure and brave will. It would be a shame to keep them in the Earthlings’ hands!
Image It’s no use trying to recruit us! I swear to the God of Saddrac World that we will not use our abilities for nefarious purposes!
Image Hmph. Such faith! One day you too will come to realize that there is no God in this world!

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Image Dammit, my mech… And Vagan is right behind me!
Image Our objective has been achieved. I don’t want to keep fighting this fight. Have your troops retreat, Zeheart.
Image You show up now of all times… You shouldn’t be here, Asemu Asuno!
Image You’re wrong. The man named Asemu is not here. I’m Captain Ash.
Image ASEMUUUUUUU!!
Image It’s not like you to lose your cool. Retreat, Zeheart.
Image …My apologies…
[Zeheart retreats]
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And finally, Ezelcant.

Image Where do you think you’re going, Kio? Is this your decision after seeing the Vagans’ reality?
Image This is just one decision.
Image Just one?
Image It seems you haven’t fully made your choice yet. You shouldn’t go into battle with that resolve. You still have work to do. Come to me, Kio!

Image An outdated Earthling left behind by evolution… I have no interest in something like you. Get out of my sight.
Image It’s a mistake to think you’ll win just because you’re an X-Rounder. In the end, it’s the one with the strongest heart that wins, Ezelcant!

Image It was my mistake not to have foreseen my subordinate’s betrayal… But don’t think I’ll ever forgive you for forcing her to make that decision!
Image You fight hatred with hatred and kill your own kind. That’s the state of the humans currently living on Earth. Challenge us as much as you’d like. We have to exterminate beings like you one way or another.

Image The AGE Builder is a system that’s a counterpart to the AGE System… If we obtain it, the Gundam Legilis will be able to evolve even further beyond.
Image It seems you’re targeting the Diva, but I won’t let you get close! I’ll never let you take away something precious to me ever again!

Image Aim all guns at that mobile suit! If you can’t aim, then we’ll ram him with the Diva!
Image That’s utterly ridiculous!
Image Former Commander! As the Captain, I cannot allow that!
Image The Demon King has finally revealed himself! I will never…never let him leave here alive!
Image This intense hatred directed towards me… Those who spread this hatred will eventually destroy humanity. The name “Diva” is quite ironic. Earthlings… Fall so I may achieve my desired world.

Image You’re a warrior with a strong fighting spirit! You’re the polar opposite of what I desire humans to be!
Image So you’re saying I’m unworthy of our Earth, the one you call Eden? Fezarl Ezelcant! I will defeat you here and put an end to the war between Earth and Vagan!

Image Some on Earth call me the Demon Lord. What say you?
Image No matter how atrocious a person may be, they cannot become the Demon Lord. A true Demon Lord is far more evil!
Image …So that’s the thoughts of the Gundam Tribe. Gundams attract Gundams… This world is full of coincidences!

Image If you’re leading the Vagans, surely you can stop the war! There has to be a better way!
Image You’ve shown your will, but you don’t even try to give a clear answer. Your ramblings are nothing more than a pipe dream. No matter what, Eden must be created!

Image (We’ll deliver our song to the Vajra and restore their true hearts!)
Image (Ezelcant! Don’t get in our way!)
Image Even if they’re not X-Rounders, with my powers, I can sense their will to some degree. Instead of feeling hatred towards us for controlling the Vajra, you’re trying to reach out to them with compassion.
Image I don’t like you peering into a woman's heart so brazenly! I won’t let you use us and I definitely won’t let you use the Quarter either! You won’t have your way!

Image The people you kidnapped… Kio and Ranka still have a role to play. We can’t let you take them.
Image I don’t know what you’re planning, but do you really think we’ll just hand them over!? Kio and Ranka have people waiting for them! We will take them back!

Image Are you aware of a place called Utopia Colony that was wiped out by the Jovians and Vagans!? I’m a survivor of that attack! I’ll show you everyone’s anger and sadness!
Image I see… So there were those who survived that… But it’s a shame for you. I’ll wipe you out with my Legilis!

Image The enemy is a Gundam. Omoikane says that its capabilities are far greater than the AGE-3.
Image Hmm…
Image I think the evolutionary theory of the AGE System is what created that Gundam! If something like that remains, it will be a disaster! We’ll destroy the Vagans’ Gundam here if possible!
Image The outcome is clear between a mobile suit and a battleship… But that ship did successfully perform a Boson Jump during a battle on Mars. If we analyze that ship, then maybe…

Image It’s not only because of the AGE System, but the pilot of that Gundam… It’s because he and that Gundam are one that it displays such incredible strength.
Image I’m grateful to Kio. Without his help, this Gundam Legilis would never have been completed.
Image I won’t ask why Kio gave them the AGE System’s information, and that’s not important right now.
Image What’s important is that we don’t lose! Even if he and his Gundam are one, there’s three of us here!

In the end, I opted to shoot down the Legilis.

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Image They’ve cornered the Legilis? In that case…
Image !?
Image It’s about time I seriously take you on!

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Image Kyaaaa!
Image Ugh… Damn you Demon King! Are you suggesting your X-Rounder abilities aren’t normal!?

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Image Attention BX, regroup!
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Image We have no use for those without the will to live! Prepare to die, Earthlings!

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Image Kyaaa!
Image Goddammit! That Gundam has insane performance!
Image Plus, the Vajra are still attacking… At this rate…
Image Please stop it already!
Image Kio!?
Image I… I don’t want to fight you!
Image Do you think you can live with such naive thinking?
Image Thanks to you, I’ve learned that the Vagans are just like us, normal human beings. If everyone knew this, we wouldn’t have to fight this war.
Image We wouldn’t have to fight this war, huh… You are a kind child. Alas, the reason I started this war wasn’t to force the Vagans to migrate to Earth.
Image Eh?
Image What’s wrong, Kio!? You stopped moving!
Image It’s not just Kio. Alto has also stopped!
Image I will tell you all my true purpose.
Image Huh? This communication…
Image On a personal line? Why us?
Image Those who seek to understand transdimensional lifeforms, despite not knowing human language, deserve to know too. The Gundam Meister who hindered the completion of the Legilis….you should listen too.
Image …So you knew.
Image My plan is called Project Eden.
Image Project…Eden…?
Image The history of mankind is a history of conflict. Limited land… Limited resources… It’s been battle after battle to seize them.
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Image At this rate, humanity will eventually perish. That’s why I’ve begun to create a new humanity, one that will never fight, made up of the wisest individuals!
Image A new humanity…
Image That’s right. We will investigate human capabilities under extreme conditions and then select the most superior species of human.
Image So this war is…
Image It’s one of the factors.
Image Cut the crap! Do you think you can get away with playing God!?
Image It’s not the question of getting away or not. It is inevitable. We will build a new utopia for the chosen ones. If we don’t, humanity will perish.
Image You idiot! That’s nothing but arrogance and theory!
Image The Protoculture, ancestor to mankind, gave birth to life. Compared to that, my actions are…
Image But what will happen to those who aren’t selected?
Image Sacrifice is necessary for a great ideal.
Image No…
Image I’m not asking you to understand right away. But you must come with me so that together, we can open the door to a brave new world!

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Image Kyaaa!
Image Wendy! Kio!
Image !!

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Image Dammit! At this rate, we won’t be able to get close!
Image Ugh… Why are you going this far!?
Image Why are you resisting? Surely you’ve seen and learned about the Vagans too? Human conflicts and sorrow are spreading throughout the world.
Image !
Image You don’t want that to happen to others, do you? Imagine it. A world without conflict. The smiles of the children who live there.
Image The smiles of the children…
Image Don’t be fooled by his words, Kio!
Image A world where no one feels sadness… That paradise… Kio, I’m sure you desire it too!
Image The world you are aiming for may indeed be a utopia…
Image Kio!?
Image But… Even so… Shanalua and Lu aren’t there!
Image Kio, you…
Image What? Don’t get hung up on the small things and lose sight of the big picture.
Image No, Ezelcant, it’s not small at all! What I wish for is for Lu…for my family to live. For everyone to live. Isn’t that something that everyone should desire!? You can’t just ignore that!
Image Something like that…
Image I’ll sing. If you won’t listen to words…
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Image Then feel it. Not just Lu’s feelings, but the feelings of all living people! My feelings too!
Image This… This song!
Image (If you’re going, then I’ll help you, Ranka!)
Image Ranka, Sheryl! Let’s give them one hell of a song!
Image I thought you would understand, but I guess you young people have too much free time on your hands.
Image What are you doing! Go out there and support Lord Ezelcant!
Image L-Lord Zanald!? You’ve returned!
Image Lord Ezelcant is forcing himself to prove his strength to us! Tell the Vajra to help him!
Image Sir! Increasing control output!

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Image That’s the most powerful Fold Wave we’ve seen yet!
Image !!

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Image (Zanald!?)
Image It destroyed the transmitter!? T-the Vajira Control System is going haywire!
Image What are you doing!? Increase the device’s output to maximum!
Image It already is! But…
Image Could they have made even larger Fold Waves!?
Image (That’s right… Even the Vajra realize there’s no heart behind your words.)
Image Ranka’s feelings have reached her! That’s why she didn’t kill us!
Image (You want to live so much that you’re going to ignore their orders!?)

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Image !!
[All Vajra retreat]
Image The Vajra swarm is descending to Mars!
Image Did their song clear up the Vajra’s misunderstanding!?
Image I… I can’t believe it…
Image They got it… They listened to your song and understood.
Image Their feelings… They’re trying to embrace all life in the universe…
Image There’s no way a song like that won’t reach the Vajra’s hearts!
Image I see… Certainly, any method covered in lies is bound to fail. But I truly believe that I will save humanity! There’s no lie in that!!
Image I will survive no matter what!! I will survive with those who want to live in this world! I will build a new world my own way!!
Image Let’s go, Kio! Time to break through!
Image Don’t worry about me! Give it your all and express your feelings, Kio!
Image Alright!
Image The world you speak of will not exist! I will put my life on the line to realize my ideals! I will create Eden beyond war!!
Image War is not a game! EZELCAAAAAAAAAANT!


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Image Who cares about your self-centered ideals!?

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Image Wendy… I won’t let your courage go to waste!

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Image Arrrrrrgh!!

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Image Kio!
Image W-we’re fine!
Image But what about him!?
[The Legilis starts sparking]
Image Hehehehe… You almost had me… However!

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Image Gah! Why now!?
Image Something’s wrong with him!
Image But this is perfect! We’re finally ready.

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Image Attention Vagans! Stop fighting immediately! If you do not comply with our demands…

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Image We will crash these asteroids into Second Moon!
Image What the hell!?

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Image Asemu, you bastard!
Image Sorry, but we’re outnumbered. This is our best chance to win.
Image All units, return to the ships! We’ll take this opportunity to retreat from the battlefield!
Image Roger!
[All of BX retreats except for Ash and Kio]
Image Dammit… They’re getting away!
Image Zeheart!
Image Kio Asuno!?
Image Zeheart, please realize that Ezelcant is tricking you!
Image …What do you mean by that?
Image Hurry, Captain! You’re the last one!
Image Let’s go, Kio!
Image R-right!
[Kio and Ash retreat]
Image 180 degrees to port and hit maximum speed! We’re leaving!!
Image Roger!
Image Oops, forgot about those.

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Image What!? Those were dummy balloons filled with chaff and smoke!? Don’t underestimate us! Form a pursuit force immediately!
Image You won’t catch them now. All units, return to base!
Image But…
Image Didn’t you hear me?
Image Okay…
Image (I should have shot down the Gundam back then…)
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Image Lord Ezelcant… You’re…

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[Second Moon, Office]
Image Even though the enemy invaded Second Moon, it seems we didn’t suffer any major damage. The loss of the Vajra is a major blow, but to make up for it, we’re reorganizing our mobile suit forces.
Image I see…
Image After landing on Mars, the Vajra just vanished.
Image I understand. You can leave.
Image …Lord Ezelcant.
Image What is it, Zeheart?
Image I’d like to ask you something. What is Project Eden?
Image …It seems you found out.
Image I’ve looked into all the past Vagan operational plans and execution records. Some of them are even against our own troops. What is this all about?
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Image Weren’t we fighting to create Eden!? Tell me the truth!
Image We will create the utopia, Eden. That wasn’t a lie. But for that to happen, the people who live there must also be a new human race.
Image It won’t be for everyone!?
Image Even if the Vagans reclame Earth, it would only lead to a repeat of the same barren history. Do you know about the history before the Silver Chalice Treaty?
Image No. All data from before the treaty was completely erased.
Image I witnessed it. The history of humanity, a time when civilization was far greater than the modern age. The Earth back then was a foolish planet, far from being an ideal place.
Image !
Image From the beginning of civilization to the signing of the treaty, it’s no exaggeration to say that human history is a history of conflict. Do you know about the tragedy of the Jovian and our ancestors?
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Image Even the Protoculture, a civilization more advanced than ours, perished. No matter how advanced a civilization may be, unless we can eliminate conflict, humanity will perish. We’re at a crossroads as a species.
Image But…
Image Zeheart, I’ll tell you this. What I want to create is the future of humanity. I want to build the future of humanity on the earth that she desires. *cough cough*
Image Lord Ezelcant!?
Image Haa… Haa… Don’t act so surprised… It’s the same disease that everyone else has, Mars Rays. I’ve been buying time by repeatedly going into cold sleep, but it looks like I’m reaching my limit.
Image No way…
Image You must understand why I’m telling you all of this, Zeheart. I’m entrusting you with full authority over Project Eden! You will lead the Vagans and create a new world.
Image I can’t do that…
Image You’re not allowed to refuse.
Image Wizard Nu!? Why are you here!?
Image This man will be your assistant. His otherworldly powers will surely be useful.
Image Zeheart. If your resolve is true, I will lend you my strength.
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Image Please, Zeheart. The reason I allowed the woman you brought to Second Moon to be welcomed here was because I trusted you as a man. If you say I’m insane, then so be it. Please understand my reasoning before you call it madness!
Image I…

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
Image Welcome back, Ranka… Alto…
Image Sheryl… It really is you…
[She goes in for the hug]
Image !
Image I’m so glad I got to talk to you again… I’m so glad…
Image …That’s right. We can talk once more. Hehe. It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. Maybe it’s because I’ve been listening to Mina’s singing.
Image Sheryl…
Image Why are you looking so gloomy? Greet everyone with a smile. Or maybe you’ve been watching over me so much that you’re not impressed?
Image Of course not! Even I was moved…
Image Oh really?
Image Yes! Yes really! I was!
Image Um… Sheryl, how are you feeling?
Image Right as rain. I’m completely cured, right?
Image We can’t say for sure, but it appears that the Fold Bacteria inside Sheryl has safely colonized.
Image It’s speculated that the Fold Bacteria chooses to coexist with their host. This may be the first case of symbiosis from a terminal stage.
Image I’m sure the Vajra wants to live with you, Sheryl.
Image Pii!
Image I guess it’s because I was able to convey my feelings thanks to everyone’s encouragement. I’m grateful to you, Alto and Mina.
Image Mina, getting praised by the Galactic Fairy is quite the accomplishment.
Image But I didn’t do anything…
Image Wait, Sheryl… Why did you mention me?
Image Hehe. It was just a dream. Let’s just leave it at that.
Image Eh? O-okay…

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Image Leaving so soon?
Image My objective was to save Ranka. Now that that’s done, I have no business here. Besides, I owe Bisidian a debt.
Image You don’t want to say goodbye to her?
Image I’m already a dead man. The rest is for the living.
Image …Her true older brother isn’t me, who’s related by blood. It’s you, who’s been with her this entire time.
Image C’mon… You really don’t know what kind of person she is, do you…
[Running footsteps]
Image What?
Image W-wait!
Image Haa… Haa… Haa…
Image Ranka?
Image You’re leaving… Haa… Without even saying goodbye. Um… Thank you for saving me…
Image It was my mission. I’m off then.
Image Um… Will I ever see you again?
Image I can’t make any promises.
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Image But if anything happens, contact us. We’ll come to your aid.
Image !
Image Heh…
Image Thank you, Brera… No… Brother…
Image …I’ll see you later, Ranka.
[Brera flies off]
Image (Yes… Later.)

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Image “Brother”, huh…

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[Diva. Hangar]
Image It’s totaled. At this point, the AGE-3 is no longer usable.
Image Couldn’t we just replace the Wear?
Image The damage to the Core Fighter is considerable. It’s a miracle that both the pilot and the AGE System survived.
Image It did fight against the Vagan Gundam very well…
Image Wendy, you did a great job! Without you, the operation would have failed.
Image It was scary, but I somehow did it…
Image Yeah! It’s something to be proud of.
Image Wendy…
Image Ah…
Image Thank you for helping Kio.
Image Yes…
Image But even though we saved Kio physically, I’m worried about his mental health.
Image The Gundam’s in ruins and “something” happened at Second Moon.
Image And Shanalua…
Image Dammit! Why didn’t I notice she was suffering?
Image There’s no need to beat yourself up about it. As her superior officer, I am entirely responsible for what happened to her.
Image Even so, she…
Image …Let’s go. Kio must be suffering.
Image Um… Please hold off on that.
Image Hmm?
Image Because right now…

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[Diva, Hallway]
Image I see… The selection of humanity… That’s Ezelcant’s goal?
Image You don’t seem surprised…
Image They’ve been acting suspiciously from time to time, but now that we know their real objective, we can take action.
Image So you’re leaving…
Image Now that the AGE-3 is no longer usable, we’re running out of time.
Image Yeah…
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Image Kio… I’m proud of you.
Image !
Image You’ve done well…
Image Dad…
Image *Cries*
Image Don’t cry, Kio.
Image But… I couldn’t save Shanalua or Lu… Everyone saved me, but I couldn’t save anyone!
Image But still, you did well.
Image But… But…
Image Be strong, Kio. Stick to your beliefs and protect everyone. Your heart and power will only grow stronger.
Image Maybe… I’ll try…
Image I know you can. You’re the greatest guy I know.
Image …Thank you, Dad…

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[Nadesico, Hallway]
Image Hey, can you stand a little further away? I’m getting depressed.
Image Don’t complain. You’re supposed to be confined to your rooms. I don’t want any more problems.
Image They still think we’re spies… Even though it started with the Admiral misunderstanding things, it’s causing us a lot of trouble.
Image You’re strong.
Image Huh?
Image I feel guilty after hearing about the history of the Vagans and Jovians.
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Image You’re wrong. I’m not strong at all.
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Image Megumi…
Image Akito…
Image Oh my… We’re in the way, so we’ll go back first.
[Minato leaves]
Image Hey! Don’t just leave!
[Goat chases after her]
Image Eh!? Wait a sec! I’ll see you later.
[Jun goes after them]
Image Ah…
Image Are you okay? Did those Jovians or Vagans do anything bad to you?
Image Nothing bad happened to us… They were all good people.
Image Good people? What are you talking about, Megumi? They’re the enemy.
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Image Megumi?
Image Um… Akito. Why don’t we leave the Nadesico for real this time?
Image Huh?
Image We don’t have to fight in this war. There’s no need to fight over something that happened ages ago.
Image Megumi…
Image If we keep doing this… You’ll end up like those Zeon Remnants…
Image I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.
Image !
Image This is our war now.
Image I figured you would say something like that. This isn’t like you… It’s not like you at all… It’s not…
[Megumi runs away]
Image Not like me, huh…

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[Second Moon, Command Room]
Image I’m sorry about the prisoners.
Image Enough about that. However, I ask that you refrain from such behavior in the future. You’re a glorious warrior of the Jovian Alliance.
(Phone)
Image Sir…
Image I understand your passion for peace. Now we just have to hope that the peace envoy we sent to that ship will do the right thing.
Image Peace envoy?
Image Yes. He’s a highly capable person that you recommended.
Image I did? You’re…not talking about me, are you?
Image Well, this is a fine mess.
Image (An emissary of peace, huh… He had no idea that my troops are currently ambushing them…)
Image This will be a major turning point in the war. It will also prevent unnecessary sacrifices.
Image Yeah!
Image (I don’t know what Lord Ezelcants expects from Zeheart, but I will guide the Vagan people my own way.)

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Image My feud with you is at an end! I’ll hunt you down here!

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Image Gaaah!
Image Impossible! How could they be waiting for us here!?
Image Launch everyone immediately!
Image They won’t make it in time. They’re too close!
Image Die, Earthlings!

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Image What!?
Image Multiple high-heat sources are rapidly approaching! The lead one is three times faster than the rest!
Image Three times!? So then it has to be…
Image Full Frontal!?

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Image Attention BX. This is Full Frontal. We have no hostile intent towards you.
Image Vagan scum! Wipe them all out!

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Image Tch! They came at the worst possible time!
Image Are those…Sleeves mobile suits!?

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Image Now… I hope this gives us something to talk about. The Key to the Box… Banagher Links…
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Ranka now joins as a Tactician. Her bonus negates any stat related debuffs.

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The chapter title is in English, so that’s why it’s shown twice in the screenshots. There’s only one other chapter in the game that also does this.

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Squad time! Forced deployments are Koji, Sayaka, Yuuki, and the SKL Bros. My squad setup is Shou/Marvel, Tod/Boss, Graham/Andrei, Allelujah/Patrick, Youta/Captain, Jin/Maria, Gorg/Keen, Hilmuka/Nie, Jojo/Slarzen, Lockon/Lorelei, and Ranvel is solo. The Tactician is Sumeragi.

Last time, we saved Boston and recruited Tod to our cause. RIP Azuves. You were a real one.

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[Gran Garan, Meeting Room]
Image We’re almost at the Kurogane Inn…
Image I hope the landlady is alright…
Image Don’t worry. Kikunosuke is still there. There’s no need to worry about her.
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Image Koji, before we get there, can you tell us about the Arm of Zeus?
Image We need to know more about it.
Image Yeah. All Professor Yumi said was that it’s a source of Photon Power.
Image …Remember a while back when the Kedora went out of control and we went into its memories about Ancient Mycenae? The one with Hades?
Image I remember! We were almost defeated, but then those guys appeared out of nowhere!
Image At the time, the ones who stepped up to fight Hades were…
Image The entity that resembled Falsaber, Eldran’s robot…
(Phone)
Image There was also Zenon, who was inside of Gorg…
Image And the great god Zeus, who fought to protect humanity, even though he’s also a Mycenaean. The Arm of Zeus is literally his severed arm that was cut off during that battle.
Image A God’s arm!? What does Dr. Hell want to do with something like that!?
Image To obtain Photon Power. Photon Power is an energy created by Zeus himself.
Image Photon Power is from Zeus, huh...
Image I see… It’s something that Dr. Hell, who desires Photon Power to conquer the world, would definitely want to get his hands on.
Image But how does Dr. Hell know the landlady has such a thing?
Image Isn’t it because she and Juzo Kabuto once investigated Bardos Island with Dr. Hell?
Image !?
Image Heh. I should have known you’d know something like that, Captain. You’re right.
Image Putting aside the landlady, why would Koji’s grandfather, an authority on robotics, be investigating ruins?
Image Well, it makes sense when you think about it. There’s legends of ancient giants who once lived on Bardos Island. Maybe they thought they were ancient robots?
Image Maybe. But then they found it. In the deepest part of the ruins laid numerous Mycenaean treasures and Zeus’ severed arm.
Image Yup. Dr. Hell was fascinated by the ruins and came up with the idea of taking over the world.
Image However, the landlady and Gramps were the first to notice Dr. Hell’s plot. So, to prevent Photon Power from being misused, they took the Arm of Zeus and ran away.
Image So she stole the arm and hid it this whole time…
Image …Don’t talk like she’s a good person.
Image Shiro?
Image Has everyone forgotten? She killed our dad!
Image That’s right… It was in the Kedora’s memories, and the landlady confirmed it…
Image I will never forgive her! And I’ll never acknowledge her as my mom!
Image No matter what?
Image Are you sure, Koji?
Image He deserves to know. Shiro, we saw things in the Kedora’s memories that you didn’t see.
Image Things I didn’t see?
Image The truth behind her killing our dad…

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[Bardos Island, Dr. Hell’s Lair]
Image The plan seems to be working, Pygman.
Image Yes. Tsubasa Nishikori is quite mentally exhausted right now. It’s only a matter of time until she offers the Arm of Zeus to us herself.
Image Good. Proceed with caution. BX is already on their way.
Image That’s why I was given permission to use “That”. There’s no room for error.
Image Hmm… It’s finally time to get serious and obtain Photon Power once and for all. She took the Arm of Zeus from Bardos Island 10 years ago…
Image Due to the Kedora incident, the excavation of Bardos Island was suspended. It’s inevitable that our fighting power is currently limited.
Image Viscount… This operation cannot be allowed to fail.
Image I understand, Dr. Hell.
Image Then go, Pygman! Kill Tsubasa Nishikori and obtain the Arm of Zeus!
Image Sir!
[Pygman leaves]
Image …So, what do you think will be the outcome of this operation?
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(???. Darkened)
Image So you won’t say anything? What a proud woman. Well, whatever happens, the winner will be me, Dr. Hell!

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[Kurogane Inn, Guest Room]
Image My apologies… Thank you for coming all the way here.
Image Are you alright, landlady?
Image Physically, yes.
Image And it seems like the Inn is intact…
Image Didn’t Dr. Hell attack?
Image What are you talking about? The Kurogane Inn has Kikunosuke, the strongest of the Kurogane Five.
Image She’d solo Dr. Hell’s goons.
Image She did a great job, yes…
Image But this time, it wasn’t just me. We had help from an unusual ally.
Image Ally?
Image Me.
Image You’re… You’re…!
Image Baron Ashura!
Image Why are you here!?
Image You see…
Image UUUOOOOOOOOO!
[Shiro punches Ashura]
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Image Shiro!?
Image Why are you here!? You’re the one who killed Gramps! Why!?
[More punches]
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Image Dang it! I’ll get revenge! I’ll get revenge on Gramps!
Image Stop it, Shiro.
Image Don’t stop me! They… They…
Image I know… But right now, we need to hear them out!
Image Oh? After our time apart, you’ve become more calm in your judgement.
(???. Darkened)
Image That voice!
Image It’s been a while.
(Back to normal)
Image Cross!
Image Cross… Are you fit to move?
Image Who do you think I am? Do you think I’m the kind of guy who would die from something like that?
Image …Not really.
Image Are you rejoining us?
Image Well, now that I’ve risen from the grave, I’ll be training you again. Prepare yourself.
Image Cross?
Image Cross! Why are you siding with them!?
Image It’s as Koji said. Calm down. We need them. That’s why they’re here.
Image What do you mean we need them? Why are they here in the first place?
Image Why don’t you tell him. He won’t be convinced unless it comes from you.
Image …I left Dr. Hell’s side.
Image You left?
Image I can no longer work for him.
Image What the hell happened?
Image No matter how I look right now, I am half a Mycenaean priestess! Even in a world of memories, I betrayed my fellow Mycenaeans! How can I live with this shame!?
Image Your loyalty is to Mycenae, huh…
Image This is stupid. If you don’t want to live, then just kill yourself. I’ll even do it for you.
Image I tried to die! I really tried! But I can’t!
Image Dr. Hell placed a suggestion in their body that prevents them from committing suicide.
Image As a result, I can never clear my shame.
Image I don’t really get it… But maybe it’s just that you’re uncomfortable?
Image But why are they hiding at the Kurogane Inn?
Image I hate to repeat Kaido’s blathering, but if you can’t commit suicide, we’d be happy to kill you.
Image And there’s a reason why we haven’t done that already. We need them to save the landlady’s life from Dr. Hell’s scheme.
Image What do you mean? Weren’t you able to fight them off?
Image No. He’s still trying to kill me.
Image Just look over there.
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(Tetsuya Tsurugi. Shin Mazinger. CV: Fumihiro Awano)
Image Who’s that?
Image Tetsuya… Tsurugi…
Image So you guys can see him too. That’s right. He was Kenzo Kabuto’s best friend.
Image Koji, do you know him?
Image I told you. I saw a lot of things inside of the Kedora’s Pillar.
Image Veda has a file on him. He was a genius pilot who was investigating Bardos Island with Kenzo Kabuto.
Image He was a great pilot. I would have liked to have him train me in piloting in that world of memories.
Image Past tense? But he’s right there…
Image He’s long dead.
Image Did Dr. Hell bring him back to life, like with Stroheim?
Image No. He hasn’t been resurrected.
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Image So then what’s going on here?
Image It’s his ghost…
Image Eek!
Image Tom! Don’t grab onto me!
Image Now you understand, right? The reason why we’re keeping Ashura around? To exorcise this ghost, we need Ashura’s knowledge, since they know all about this.
Image So that’s why they’re here…
Image Yes. That ghost has the power to drain one’s life force. This is Pygman’s handiwork. If it’s not dealt with, Tsubasa will die!
Image !?
Image He’s resorting to this method because he can’t do anything to me directly. Their true aim is the Arm of Zeus.
Image Eh? But if they kill you, they won’t be able to get the Arm, right?
Image They’re using her life as ransom for the Arm.
Image What do you mean?
Image If you don’t let go of his grudge, the ghost will never disappear!
Image For him, the Arm of Zeus is a grudge that he left behind in this world! Also!
Image That is what connects Tetsuya in the afterlife to Tsubasa in the living world!
Image Yes, he holds a grudge against me… For killing him while we were fighting over the Arm!
Image You killed Tetsuya Tsurugi?
Image Landlady…
Image You already knew that, didn’t you, Koji? When Juzo, Tetsuya, and I tried to take the Arm of Zeus…
Image Yeah. Back then, you three outwitted Dr. Hell to steal the Arm. Everything was going according to plan…
Image And it would have gone flawlessly. If only he never betrayed me. If only Kenzo never betrayed us!
Image Dad…did something like that?
Image He did. I saw it in Tsubasa Nishikori’s memory inside of the Pillar.
Image As they were trying to escape the island, they were surrounded by Dr. Hell’s troops.
Image Standing before Tetsuya, who had come to rescue him, was Kenzo Kabuto, whose body was infected by a Kedora.
Image …Yes. It’s all because of that Kedora. The creature I was researching. The creature he stole. That’s why I killed him! Even if it meant taking Tetsuya out at the same time!
Image No way…
Image No. Killing them in that situation was the correct decision. Tetsuya tried to stop Kenzo, but the enemy was a Kedora… At his best, all he could do was hold the monster back.
Image After being fatally wounded, he asked the landlady for help in killing them both.
Image …And that’s why he hates me.
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Image But if he told you to kill him, why would he want revenge!?
Image You see…
[Explosion]
Image What was that!?
Image Outside! Something is approaching!

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[Atami, Near the Kurogane Inn]
Image What is that!?
Image That figure looks just like…
Image Mazinger Z!
Image Oh that’s… That machine is… Energer Z!!
Image Energer Z!?
Image It’s the Mazinger prototype that Dad and Tetsuya Tsurugi were developing! To think it’s still intact!
Image Uuuuuu…
Image What’s wrong, landlady!?
[A flash of light]
Image Fufufu. You must be in a lot of pain. But this is punishment from those who died hating you.
Image Ugh… Pygman!
Image How careless of you to appear before us!
[Gunshots]
Image Useless! This isn’t my real body! You can’t hurt me! But he is different. A curse that holds a grudge so strong it’ll kill the living! Ahahahahahaha!
[Pygman disappears]
Image Dammit!
Image Look, Tsubasa Nishikori. He’s come to retake the Arm of Zeus! The very thing you stole from him!
Image Impossible… That’s…
Image What is it, Koji!?
Image The guy piloting Energer Z…is my dad!!
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(Kenzo Kabuto. Shin Mazinger. CV: Akimitsu Takase)
Image So that’s Koji’s dad…
Image Him too!? Is this another one of Pygman’s tricks!?
Image What a persistent man… I wish he’d just stay dead.
[Shaking]
Image That robot is heading straight towards us!
Image Landlady, let’s give them the Arm of Zeus.
Image Cross!?
Image It’s somewhere around her, right? I’m sure you can bring us to it.
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Image What are you talking about, Cross!? We can’t give them the Arm!
Image What keeps the ghosts connected to this world is their grudge against the individual who disrupted their destiny.
Image So if we hand over the Arm of Zeus, they’ll be able to rest in peace. But…
Image If this continues, the town will be destroyed… And the landlady will lose her life.
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Image …It seems we’re out of options. Alright. Come with me.
Image I’m going too. There’s no guarantee they won’t interfere.
Image Are you sure? Take me with you.
Image Have you forgotten? Ashura can’t touch me. Or what? Are you worried about me too?
Image N-not at all!
Image In that case, we’re coming with you.
Image If they turn traitor, we can cut them down.
Image That’s very reassuring.
Image Shiro, I’ll go out in Mazinger. You…protect our mom.
Image Brother… You just said mom…
Image That doesn’t matter right now. If you would rather keep calling her landlady, then you’re free to do so! But whatever happens, don’t let her die!
Image A-alright…
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Image If we’re going treasure hunting, let’s go already.
Image Kaido… Magami…
Image What is it? This isn’t the time for hesitation.
Image …Please take care of my family.
Image Koji…
Image Have you forgotten? I told you, we have no just cause.
Image If you understand, then just go already! I’ll make sure the Arm of Zeus is nice and safe!
Image Yeah!

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Boston Route Chapter 31: devil cross kaiser

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Image Yahoo! Just got word from the boss! We get to go on a rampage as much as we want!

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Select a Tactician (Sumeragi) and battleships (all of them). You don’t have to worry about any secrets for this stage.

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Image As long as we’re here, you won’t be allowed to do whatever you want in this town!
Image Captain Yuuki! I see some of Kiba’s gang!
Image Yeah. Kiba must be hiding somewhere around here!
Image BX, deploy! Protect this town and the Kurogane Inn!

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Deploy the boys.

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Image Hahaha. Even if you’re strong, Energer Z will not be an easy opponent!
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Image …That’s not actually Dad. That’s just some sort of ghost…
Image Koji, I’m sure the landlady will do something about him!
Image Do you think you can do this?
Image I do… I have to do this!!
Image Don’t worry. We’re right here with you!
(???. Darkened)

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Image What!?

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Image New Dion!
(Masao Oide. Shin Mazinger. CV: Masataka Sawada)
Image New Baion!
(Shun Azuma. Shin Mazinger. CV: Yoshikazu Kazuma)
Image New Million!
(Roll. Shin Mazinger. CV: Mayuki Makiguchi)
Image The Mazinger Army is here!
(Lori. Shin Mazinger. CV: Yukiko Monden)
Image Who are they!?
Image Behold! Those are the strongest Super Robots we have ever developed!
(Phone)
Image We’ve completely refurbished the ones that were destroyed by Dr. Hell!
(Phone)
Image Each unit is equipped with Mazinger-tier weapons, so their firepower is unmatched! We’ll no longer fall behind the enemy!
(Phone)
Image Mazinger Z’s weapons… That’s amazing!!
Image So the ones who repelled Dr. Hell’s forces were…
Image Heh. You got that right!
Image Sayaka, fight alongside the Mazinger Amy!
(Phone)
Image Roger!
Image Looking forward to working with you, Sayaka!

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Image Hmph. Even if there’s more of you, in the end, pebbles will only turn into rocks! You can’t stop Dr. Hell’s ambitions!
Image What’s so great about Dr. Hell!? I have friends I can rely on! There’s nothing to be afraid of! Energer Z! Your opponent is me!!
Image It’s hard to believe that ghosts actually exist, but… Well there’s no point in complaining now.
Image Until the Death Caprice Squad and Nishikori bring out the Arm of Zeus, hold off the enemy! However, your opponent is a sorcerer under Dr. Hell’s employ! It’s hard to predict what he’ll do, so keep your guard up!

First off, we got a new guy from the last chapter.

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[Wryneck]
Your standard Aura Battler. It’s somewhere between Dunbine and Billbine in terms of ability, and it’s better than the Botunes in combat. It also has a combo attack with Billbine, so if you get tired of regular ol’ Dunbine, you can swap Marvel out.

Sayaka also now has the “Mazinger Army Simultaneous Attack” attack. A new finisher is always appreciated even if she’s not here for a combat role.

Image Sayaka! We’ll support Venus A! Give us our orders!
Image Don’t say you can’t do it. You’ve been fighting with Koji and BX this whole time.
Image We’ll trust your orders and fight with all our might!
Image Got it! Roll, Lori, Oide, Azuma! Entrust your lives to me!
Image Got it!

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(TL Note: ENERGERRRRRRR ZEEEEEEETO.)
The current objective is to defeat Energer Z. Just view it like you would Mazinger. Don’t get hit and take it down as you would any other bulky boss.

The plot continues when you hit turn 3, there are 7 enemy squads remaining, or when Energer Z hits 60% HP (30,540), whichever one comes first.

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Image Still no word from the landlady!?
Image If we heard from her, we would have said something! You know that!
Image Hurry, landlady… Everyone…

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[Atami, Underground Passage]
[Explosion]
Image Heh. Sounds like they’re having a blast outside.
Image I hope Bro’s doing alright…
Image If this is how he dies, then he’ll die a man.
Image Tsubasa Nishikori! In order to save Koji Kabuto and his friends, we must hurry to the Arm of Zeus as soon as possible!
Image Don’t be impatient. It’s right in front of us.
[A door opens with a green light]
Image This is…
Image A lump of Japanium ore! It’s massive!!
Image Is this the Arm of Zeus?
Image I see… If you want to hide a tree, you put it in a forest. Juzo Kabuto thought the same and hid the Arm of Zeus inside Japanium ore…
Image Perhaps it’s because the Arm is a source of Photon Power, much like the Japanium ore it’s hiding in.
Image We don’t have much time! Let’s use this to send Kenzo back to the other side!
Image That’s right! We need to get this to Bro!
Image No. There’s no need for that…
Image Cross?
Image The ones going to the other side…will be all of you!

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Image Guh…
Image Hahahaha! You’d better hurry! Until you give us the Arm of Zeus, Kenzo’s soul will never rest in peace!
Image He’s right. We need them to hurry.
Image Or… We can defeat him first.
Image Heh. That’s one way to do things! Let’s push forward and claim victory!
Image Yeah!
Image (We’ll fight with everything we’ve got! I believe in you! The landlady and everyone else too!)

Now, for the boss dialogue against Kenzo.

Image The first fight between father and son is a robot wrestling match using Mazinger and Energer…
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Image I’m bothered by this, but I won’t hold back! I’m going all out!

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Image Kenzo Kabuto… Koji’s late father… And you’re treating him like that… I won’t forgive you, Dr. Hell! What do you think people’s hearts are!?

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Image Boss, it’s a ghost! A ghost!
Image We’re up against a Mazinger Z prototype! If we’re not careful, we’ll be joining the ranks of the dead!
Image There’s nothing to be afraid of! Boss Borot is a robot created by the Three Professors! It may not be a match for Mazinger Z, but against a prototype, there’s no way we can lose!

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Image Lady Elle, do you sense anything?
Image No. There’s a thick fog hanging over us, so I can’t see anything with my precognition… But I sense a strong hatred for Tsubasa Nishikori and Mazinger. So…

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Image Gorg, even though it’s a prototype, your opponent is just like Mazinger. Be careful. And also… No, let’s not worry about that right now! Fight on, Gorg!

Image If you’re really Koji and the landlady’s family, why are you trying to do something so horrible!?
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Image You’re a parent, aren’t you!? You’re Koji’s family, aren’t you!? Answer me!

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Image Tsutomu! He’s not an easy opponent! Is there an effective way we can fight him!?
Image S-sorry… I’m not good with ghosts… I mean… I’m really sorry…
Image What!? We’ve fought monsters before and you’re saying stuff like that now!?
Image Dang it. Tsutomu’s useless right now! We have to do something on our own!

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Image Let me tell you, I have no intention of holding back in battle, no matter who I’m fighting.
Image …Youta, let’s do it.
Image Yes… Koji has made up his mind! This isn’t the time to hesitate! Please forgive me, Koji’s father!

The plot continues when Energer Z is shot down.

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Image Haa… Haa… How about that?
Image Yay! We did it all by ourselves!
Image Hehe… You think you defeated Energer Z? How about you look again?

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Image You mean it can still move!?

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Image This is… Energer Z’s Photon Power is continuing to rise!!
Image Tch. Japanese people really cause a lot of trouble…
Image Dad, stop this already! You’re no longer part of this world! You ended up like this because you sold your soul to the devil! Don’t take out your regrets on her!
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[Rumbling]
Image What’s with this shaking!?
Image Shou, look over there! Something’s coming out of the ground!

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Image What’s that light?
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Image Can you see this brilliance!? This is the Arm of Zeus that the mistress has been hiding!
Image Ashura! Cross! They did it!
Image But something’s off. Where’s everyone else!?
Image Hehehe… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image Dad!?
[A flash of light]
Image You just got pranked by the Dr. Hell army!
Image Count Brocken! You disguised yourself as Koji’s dad!?
Image Indeed! And not just me! Kiba was disguised as Cross the whole time!
Image Hehe…
Image And the real Pygman was disguised as Ashura!
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Image Then, what about the others!?
Image They would have been dealt with the moment they learned about the fakes!
Image Cross was a fake…
Image Heh… He looks real to me though.
Image Isn’t that right, Cross!?
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[A flash of light]
Image Bro…cken…
Image What the hell!?
Image It’s a shame, Brocken! Kaido, Magami, and I took out Kiba already!
Image And there you have it, Brocken. You fell for the bait!
Image Tsubasa Nishikori!
Image The plan to use a fake Ashura and Cross was quite a performance! But you were too greedy! The things the fake Ashura said included things no one would have known!
Image What!?
Image I mean whoever was disguised as Ashura wasn’t on Bardos Island that day!
Image Pygman! That was a stupid mistake!
Image And don’t get us started about Kiba!
Image Cross isn’t the kind of guy to go back on his word!
Image He said he entrusted us to Falsaber. There’s no way he’d go back on that!
Image Grr… But the Arm of Zeus is right in front of me! I’ll just take it by force!
Image It’s worthless to you! And that’s because the Arm of Zeus is…

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Image The true nature of that light…
Image Its name is God Scrander! Mazinger Z’s final and strongest wings!
(“Gramps”. Shin Mazinger. CV: Taimei Suzuki) (Phone)
Image G-Gramps!?

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Image What are you doing, Kabuto!? Combine with it already!
Image Kaido!
Image Captain Yuuki, let’s do it too! We can do it now!
Image Yes!

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Super Robot Wars BX - THE LEGEND OF KAISER
Image Tiara Aile and Ash Guard, separate!

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Image Koji, now is the time to claim these wings that were left behind for Mazinger!!
Image Yeah!
Image Let’s go, Magami! Kabuto!
Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image WING CROSS!!

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Image These are Mazinger’s strongest wings…
Image It’s been a while since I’ve felt this… Not bad!
Image Two Majins with wings!
Image They’re so cool!
Image What do you think? It’s the perfect souvenir for the afterlife, right? Now, die once and for all!

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Image Grrrrr… I never thought I’d see that again…
Image You’re pretty confident considering how badly we kicked your ass, Kiba.
Image You guys knew I was disguised from the very start. I’ll pay you back a million times over for this injury… YOU GODDAMN SKULL!
Image If this continues, I won’t be able to show my face to Dr. Hell! I’ll make sure I take down at least Mazinger…
Image The moment your plan failed, the outcome was clear. You can’t stop us now!
Image Don’t worry about us and kick their butts, Bro! I’ll protect Mom, just like I promised you!
Image Heh…
Image I’m counting on you, Shiro!!
Image Now… LET’S GOOOO!!

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[Mazinger Z (God Scrander)]
Right now, it’s just an upgraded Mazinger Z that can fly. Soon enough, it’ll get new close ranged weapons which’ll turn Mazinger from a long distance sniper to a melee brawler (that just happens to have a powerful long ranged attack).

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[Mazinkaiser SKL (Wing Cross)]
It may look like an upgraded Mazinkaiser that can fly, but it has a totally different moveset that’s focused on close-mid range. For the rest of the game, you can Wing Cross with Wingle to achieve this form, making it so that the latter mech can no longer fly, making them the perfect pair. Also, Kaiser drops the switch pilot gimmick when in this form.

Image Don’t make the same mistake as before, Kaido! It’d be so annoying if you broke Kaiser’s wings again!
Image Heh. Who cares if they break? I can’t fight if I’m too worried about that! Just don’t worry about it either. I’ll make up for what we’ve been missing, just be patient!
Image There aren’t many people who can withstand a full-powered Kaiser! Let's do whatever the hell we want!

Image I can feel it… Mazinger is even stronger than before…
Image By combining with God Scrander, Mazinger’s power has multiplied. But don’t get complacent, Koji.
Image Yes! Depending on who controls Mazinger, you can become either a God or a Devil… I won’t misuse this power! Let’s go, Mazinger Z!

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Along with defeating Energer Z again, you also have the option to take down Kiba and his Iron Kaiser. Focus down one, but don’t forget to defeat the mooks for the money and EXP.

And now, the boss dialogues. First up is Brocken in Energer Z.

Image God Scrander… Koji Kabuto, hand over those wings containing the power of Zeus!
Image Your plan has failed and now you’re acting like a fool, Brocken! I won’t give you the Arm of Zeus! Instead, tell Dr. Hell that he can’t stand up to the power of an omnipotent God!

Image Get out of my way! My goal is the Arm of Zeus! I don’t have time to deal with weaklings!
Image How dare you say that, Brocken! This time, I’m truly pissed off! You disguised yourself as Koji’s father and caused him so much pain! You’ll pay for that crime with your life!

Image What a piece of junk robot! There’s no way something like that can stand up to Energer Z!
Image Shut up! Boss Borot and I ain’t weak enough to be defeated by someone with no neck!

Image All bad guys use dirty tricks! Why don’t you try fighting fair and square for once in your life!?
Image If you want to insult me, then insult me! It’s the ultimate compliment for a villain like me!
Image Then I’ll give you what every villain deserves! Fall!

Image Even if it was a trick, it was like Koji’s father appeared before him! And yet, you…
Image Hahahahaha! I don’t get why you’re so angry.
Image I won’t forgive you! I’ll never forgive you! I absolutely won’t forgive you!

Image We’ve dealt with fake Raijin-Ohs before…
Image But this time, it’s a fake human!
Image You didn’t need to imitate him to the point when your true identity was revealed, Count Brocken!
Image Mm. If you’ve forgotten, I’ll teach you! Energer Z is the real deal! I’ll show you its power!

Image Our plan may have been exposed, but we just need to defeat you and reclaim the Arm of Zeus!
Image Once we know our enemy isn’t a ghost, there’s nothing to be afraid of! Come on, everyone! Let’s defeat Energer Z with Bakuryu-Oh!
Image Tsutomu, you got all better once you realized that he wasn’t a ghost…
Image But it’s good that you’re motivated! Let’s do it, everyone!

Image How dare you disguise yourself as Koji’s dad and trick us! I’ll never forgive you!
Image You morons! You’re the ones at fault for being tricked! Now that our plan has been exposed, there’s no reason to hold back! I’ll wipe you all out here!

Image Heh. I’ve been wanting to see the looks on all of your faces after we ruined your plans.
Image They were so sure of victory, it was beautiful to see their confidence crumble.
Image Grrrr… To think you barbarians could see through Dr. Hell’s perfect plan! I can’t believe it!
Image Maybe it’s precisely because we’re barbarians that we have such a keen nose! This isn’t our first rodeo!

Image We’re both…
Image Shut the hell up, Brocken!
Image !?
Image Youta… You’re scary…
Image Maybe it’s unreasonable for me to be angry… But he pisses me off! He trampled on the feelings of Koji’s family!
Image I can feel your will! Turn it into power and destroy him!

And now, Kiba in his Iron Kaiser.

Image You’re a relentless bastard, Kiba! You got your ass kicked both here and on Machine Island. A normal person would have given up a long time ago!
Image Hehe… The word “give up” doesn’t exist in my head… SKULLLLLLLL!
Image Then I’ll knock everything out of your head and hammer in just how terrifying Kaiser is!

Image You’re got some nerve showing your face before me! Have you forgotten how much stronger I am than you!?
Image Yeah, I guess I have.
Image Do you really think much time has passed since you disappeared from Machine Island?
Image If you think we’ve the same as back then, you’re in for a treat, Kiba!
Image Wingle will lead the way! Follow me, Psychogear team! We’ll defeat Kiba once and for all!

Image Hey, you! Your plan has already failed, so you should just go home already!
Image From what I’ve heard from Kaido and Magami, he teamed up with Dr. Hell, but he did so willingly! He’s not here for just the Arm of Zeus!
Image Hehehe. Did you think we ran out of options!? As long as I can still move, I’ll fight to the very end!

Image This Iron Kaiser is much stronger than the one in the Kedora’s memories! I thought it was supposed to be the same machine!
Image Don’t lump me in with that Kedora. The Iron Kaiser is built for me! I can move every inch of it like an extension of my own limbs! Now that you know, it’s time for you to die!

Image So he was disguised as Cross? I didn’t even notice.
Image Same here. We need to have a better eye for people.
Image That’s right. We do more than fighting, unlike him!
Image Now it’s time for a real fight! Time to destroy Eldran’s robot!

Image Don’t think this is the same Iron Kaiser that you fought before!
Image Tch. He’s right, Jojo! He’s several times stronger!
Image Then all we need to do is surpass him! We’ll destroy Iron Kaiser one more time!

Image Hehehe… Do you think you can master the power of the great God Zeus!?
Image I’ll show you I can! Zeus left his arm behind and Gramps transformed it! They both entrusted to us the power to protect peace!

Image Hehehe… You were just a kid from Stroheim’s mansion… No, a robot. Did you come here for revenge, just to get killed by me? I’ll send you to see him now.
Image I have a dream… A precious dream that Papa entrusted to me and that Shiro helped me create… I’m not fighting for revenge!

Image Tch. This is a fine mess. If we get the chance to do this plan again, I’ll nail it next time. Maybe I should disguise myself as that old robot called Falsaber? Nah, he’s too big. Hahahaha!
Image If you’re trying to confuse us, it’s pointless. We won’t be distracted by words like that.
Image But what you just said isn’t funny. Don’t joke about that!
Image Are you prepared for what will happen if you desecrate Falsaber in front of us!?

The map ends when either Brocken or Kiba are defeated. I opted to defeat Brocken.

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Image Ugh… Why!? Energer is also a robot created from the Arm of Zeus!
Image It’s simple, Brocken.
Image My Mazinger is a robot I inherited from my grandpa! Energer is a toy you just picked up and will throw out later!
Image Hmph. Which of these two Majins would you like to lose to?
Image What makes you think you’ve won!? We have a trump card of our own!
Image Energer Z! Break through the limits of your Photon Power and unleash it all!

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Image This is… Energer Z’s Photon Power levels are surging!
Image If this continues, the Photon Energy will reach critical!
Image Ahahahahahahaha! I’ve put Energer’s Photon Power Engine into maximum overdrive!
Image Hehehe… Try to make it through this, you goddamn Skull.
[Kiba, Brocken, and any remaining enemies retreat]
Image Screw those guys!
Image This is bad! Even though it won’t be as bad as the last time this sort of thing happened, the damage will still be enormous!
Image All units, focus fire on Energer Z! Destroy it before it goes critical!

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Image Whaa!? Our attacks aren’t working!
Image It’s Photon Power! When raised to its limits, Photon Power creates a powerful barrier!!
Image No way!
Image It’s not fair that our attacks don’t work!
Image (What should I do? There’s no way to stop it from going critical other than destroying it… So how can I…)
Image Kabuto, are you prepared to die?
Image What?
Image If Energer is a machine that uses Photon Power, then we should be able to neutralize the energy by using Mazinger’s own Photon Power.
Image Energy annihilation, huh? But cancelling it out won’t finish the job…
Image Once you get rid of the energy, we’ll handle the rest. But if we mess up, you’re the one who’s in danger.
Image That kind of plan is way too dangerous!
Image …Okay, let’s do it.
Image Koji!?
Super Robot Wars BX - Shugoshin -The Guardian-
Image Photon Power is a great power left behind by Zeus to protect humanity. And Mazinger is the power that Grandpa left behind, capable of becoming either a God or a Devil! Now that the two have become one, I will become the guardian deity of humanity, together with Mazinger!
Image Well said!
Image Captain Yuuki, we’re going to use “That”! Get it ready!
Image But that’s…
Image No. Understood!
Image Koji! I’ll help you out too! Juzo Kabuto left me, a computer, here to support you for times like these!
Image I see… Gramps… Mazinger Z, show me… Show me Grandpa’s soul that’s engraved into your body!
Image And also the omniscient, omnipotent will and power that’s carved across time!!

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Image Energer Z’s barrier has disappeared!
Image NOW, KAISEEEEERRRRRRRR!
[THE LEGEND OF KAISER starts playing again]
Image LET’S GO!
Image Blow it to the other side of the stratosphere!

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(TL Note: The Horse/Motorcycle SKL-RR only appears in the last few seconds of the OVA series, but Inferno Giga Blaster used in this attack is from the SKL manga.)
Image Energer Z’s destruction confirmed outside the atmosphere!
Image Amazing… What on earth was that?
Image It’s a support unit for Kaiser that was recently built by WSO. It’s the first time we’ve used it in combat, but it looks like it fits them like a glove.
Image We did it… Thanks to you, we were able to protect everyone.
Image Just so you know, we didn’t do this for the warm and fuzzy feeling.
Image We simply responded to those who risked their lives with our own.
Image I see…

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[Atami, Near the Kurogane Inn]
Image (Can you see it, Tetsuya? That’s the Arm of Zeus that you traded your life for!)
Image Heh…
Image Huh? Did the ghost laugh?
[The ghost of Tetsuya disappears]
Image That was a pretty clever trick, Pygman.
Image Um…
Image Kids shouldn’t be so considerate. You and Koji called me Mom. What’s that all about, Koji?
Image That was one hell of a bluff…
Image Bro! Everyone!
Image I’m just in awe as to how you handled this. To think that you would go so far to put yourself into harm’s way in order to win. It’s not because I saw the Kedora’s memories, it’s because I saw it with my own eyes that I understand your strength and resolve.
Image It’s no big deal. I’m just trying to settle things with the Kabuto family.
Image Still, I’m here because of you.
Image Heh. Is that so…
Image You’re looking more manly than before.
Image Cross…
Image But you still have a long way to go. You know it too, Youta. Falsaber must be crying in his grave that you were having trouble against those guys.
Image I highly doubt that!
Image No talking back! I’m restarting your training. Prepare yourself.
Image What!? In the end, the real one is acting the same way…
Image But now we get to be with Cross again!
Image Cross, are your wounds okay? It must have hurt when Kiba replaced you.
Image Hah. My body isn’t that weak after the mistress patched me up.
Image That’s an understatement. The way you were fighting earlier makes it seem like you weren’t injured in the first place.
Image It was Kiba who got what was coming to him ten thousand times over.
Image Um… How did Kiba know that the Arm of Zeus was in Atami? That’s not something he should have known about. Only the landlady and the Kurogane Five should have known that.
Image Yeah. I’m convinced now. Kiba has the ability to see into the future.
Image See into the future?
Image How the hell…
Image Wow. To figure that out already is just what you’d expect from Tsubasa Nishikori.
Image It’s you!
Image It is I, Detective Ankokuji. And accompanying me is my honey, the cutest Q!
Image I told you, I’m Gamia Q3…
Image What business does a detective have here?
Image I wanted to spill the beans about that Kiba guy.
Image Go on.
Image Right now, he’s holding someone prisoner…

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[Bardos Island, Dr. Hell’s Lair]
Image I’m so sorry, Dr. Hell… This failure was caused by my arrogance. I don’t know how to apologize for losing that precious body of mine…
(TL Note: This is Pygman’s true form.)
Image It’s fine. The one at fault is Juzo Kabuto! He’s already turned the Arm of Zeus into something like that!
Image The demon will rise up with the light and destroy the great evil that rules the world…
(Aila. Mazinkaiser SKL. CV: Atsuko Tanaka)
Image So you’re predicting that I’ll be defeated, eh?
Image Don’t get cocky, little girl!
[Dr. Hell smacks her]
Image Ugh…
[She collapses]
Image Lady Aila! Dr. Hell! How dare you be rude to Lady Aila!
(Fancy. Mazinkaiser SKL. CV: Mikako Takahashi)
Image Never make such a pointless prophecy again. Next time, I will kill you.
Image Hey hey, don’t be so rough with someone else’s tools.
Image Kiba!
Image Hehehe. Don’t be so scared. I won’t lay a finger on you, nor will you do anything to me. As long as you're useful, that is.
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Image Hmph. A defeated man returns home and is now boasting like he won the grand prize.
Image Yeah, I lost. I was completely defeated by those demons. So next time, I’ll need Ashura’s help.
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Image Hmm… Baron Ashura, I guess I’ll have to put you to work!
Image Sir!
Image Hehehe. Let’s turn this world into Hell. A kind of Hell that no one has ever seen before…
Image (He isn’t threatening to kill us… There’s something different about Kiba now than he was before… Kiba, who are you…)

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[Kurogane Inn, Guest Room]
Image I can’t believe Kiba captured Lady Aila…
Image The reason he came to my home was because he knew from Aila’s prophecy that Ashura would show up!
Image Please be safe, Lady Aila…
Image Worrying won’t change anything.
Image Yes, but of course we’re going to be worried!
Image What Magami is saying is that as long as she’s useful to him, Kiba will keep her alive.
Image Is she really going to let herself be killed? I’m sure she won’t let that happen so easily.
Image You’re right…
Image I know you’re still curious, but just leave that to us.
Image To you?
Image Don’t look at me like that. Even a detective like me has friends.
Image Can I ask you a favor?
Image I told you, leave it to me. Besides, you have more important things to worry about right now.
Image It would be helpful if you could do that.
Image This is our mission. There’s no reason to thank us.
Image By the way, who fixed that Gamia? I’m pretty sure they were all destroyed back at the castle.
Image Surely Stroheim, the man who created them, is still dead…
Image There are always multiple professionals in every field.
Image So you went to a professional…
Image (I wonder who fixed it… No, it can’t be him…)
Image Everyone, we just got a message from the group who went to Second Moon. It seems they managed to rescue Kio and Ranka safely.
(Phone)
Image They’re safe!?
Image Thank goodness…
Image So with the operation finished, they’re going to rejoin us.
(Phone)
Image Understood. Will the rendezvous point be Orbit Base?
Image No... The designated point is the reef near Lagrange 1.
Image A space reef? Why there?
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Image The Second Moon team is currently with the Sleeves.

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[Space Reef, Resource Satellite Base]
Image I see... Understood. Let’s meet up on the way to Lagrange 1.
[He hands up]
Image Seriously now…
Image Was that Mileina?
Image It seems they’ve gotten themselves into more trouble.
Image Setsuna still hasn’t woken up yet… Even if we give this to them now…
Image No, he will wake up. That’s why we must deliver this to him.
Image The Gundam that Setsuna desires…
Image Yes. The GNT-0000… “00 Qan[T]”.

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This is part one of two.

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Squad time, and now everyone’s here. It’s at this point that I have to seriously consider who to bench, as BX has grown quite huge. Mandatory deployments for this chapter are just Banagher and Knight Gundam. We’ve got 16 slots, which are Koji/GekiRyuJin, Youta/Graham, Guy/Nie, SKL/Yuuki, Shou/Marvel, Tod/Alex, J/Aisha, ZZ/Patrick, Mic/Captain, Jin/Volfogg, Gorg/Seric, Alto/[new character], Jojo/Slarzen, Lockon/Michael, Ranvel/Obright, and Leon/Allelujah. The Tactician is Otto, since it’s required for a secret. I didn’t deploy any Aestis, but if you do, put them in their 0G Frames.

As a heads up, the Boston Route from the previous route split is the “canon” route for this LP.

Last time, one half of BX saved Ranka and Kio from the Vagans, while the other half gave Dr. Hell’s goons a serious ass kicking.

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[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
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Image It’s like we’ve been commandeered. Neo Zeon soldiers are on the ship, acting like they run the place…
Image But even so, this ship is the only one they’ve occupied. This must be how Frontal shows his sincerity.
Image That’s true… He could have stationed troops on the other ships too, not just the Nahel Argama.
Image I’m sure this is a preamble to whatever demands Frontal will make of BX.
Image Could it be to team up with the Sleeves?
Image Banagher, do you believe that can happen? Can we… Can the people of Neo Zeon and the Federation really get along?
Image Us and Neo Zeon?
Image I saw a lot of things on Earth. I’ve learned what it means to “learn” from an elderly man in Hinobori. One can only understand the world by seeing, touching, and experiencing it for oneself.
Image I feel the same way. From what I’ve experienced on Earth and beyond, I’ve learned that even if people get to know each other, it’s not easy to join hands. It’s human nature to tie ourselves down to our birth and affiliation.
Image But if you recognize it, you can change for the better.
Image Yeah… That’s why that man, Cardeas Vist, wanted Laplace’s Box to be opened.
Image I also want to believe in the good of humanity.
Image (What exactly does that man want anyway?)

The following two scenes play if you come off of the Kio Route, so for this LP, they’re considered “non-canon”.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image …And that concludes the report on what happened on Earth.
Image I see. Azuves is dead… Even though he was younger than me…
Image There’s still so much I wanted to learn from him…
Image It seems he had Mardoul cornered, but in that collapsing building…
Image (Azuves… Did you sacrifice your life to become the foundation of your Kingdom?)
Image Is Jojo okay? Unless it’s absolutely necessary, I would like him to be taken off the front lines for a while.
Image He’s a strong lad. By overcoming his sorrow… No, that’s not quite right. The Prince vowed to move forward despite his grief.
Image It seems Azuves asked Hilmuka to take over his role in case something like this happened.
Image Maybe he had a premonition…
Image We saved Boston… We should be happy with that at least…
Image I agree. It’s a miracle that we were able to stop Bishott’s fancy new missiles.
Image Did Bishott and Mardoul get new weapons?
Image Plasma Driver Missiles… That’s what they used.
Image Plasma Driver Missiles!? That’s one deadly weapon!
Image It’s still in the prototype stage and we don’t really know what the fallout of those missiles will be like…
Image As I thought, the Earth’s environment and the lives of civilians are secondary concerns for Mardoul.
Image If you want to destroy your enemy, you must turn a blind eye to the details. That’s what war is all about… Especially when it comes to the enemy.
Image …However, there was an enemy who risked his life for us.
Image What!?
Image Tod Guinness… The Upper Earther went Hyper during the fight, but he was able to control it to save us.
Image That guy, huh? He did what he did not for our sake, but to protect his home and family.
Image Yes… Most humans are ordinary people who hold a love for their hometown and family. Plus, he controlled the Hyperization and suppressed the explosion. That’s not something an Aura of hatred can do.
Image Princess Elle, should we not mention Lieutenant Tolstoy?
Image What happened to him?
Image In fact, his efforts were the reason why the explosion was prevented.
Image He chose to defend Boston despite it not being his home. He has no ties to the city.
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Image Tod abandoned Bishott and promised to assist us.
Image Sir Tolstoy is currently recovering, but he expressed a desire to fight alongside us.
Image Well, if we keep talking about depressing things, Lady Luck will abandon us. We should mention the newcomer who’s blessed by the Goddess of Fortune.
Image That sounds nice and all, but who are you talking about?
Image Captain Andrei and Warrant Officer Patrick have been dispatched to us from the federal army.
Image Captain Andrei!? I’m glad to hear he’s still alive. Warrant Officer Patrick too.
Image Warrant Officer Patrick… I believe he’s nicknamed Immortal because he always returns unscathed no matter how many times he’s shot down.
Image His personality leaves a lot to be desired for, but he’s got the skills.
Image I heard that Sir Ranvel finally defected from the Mardoul Army and joined our unit.
Image Yes. He also promised to help us.
Image Good grief… If it weren’t for times like this, I would like to deepen our friendship.
Image You can think about that after we make it through our current predicament.
Image It’s almost time for our meeting with Full Frontal…

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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image I see… It’s horrible what happened to Shanalua…
Image And now she’s dead…
Image She might have been a spy, but she was a good person, right?
Image Yes… It would be better if we could remember her like that…
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Image Ugh, this is so depressing! Isn’t there anything better to talk about!?
Image Oy, Jin!
Image But it is! Even Azuves is gone too! I don’t want to hear any more sad stories!
Image Jin…

Image The children carry great emotional scars, huh…
Image How are you holding up?
Image I’m too old to be a child and I’ve experienced way too many deaths at this point…
Image You’re so grown up. It’s hard to believe we’re the same age.
Image In any case, it’s unreasonable to expect the kids to accept what’s going on right away.
Image Jojo, can you give them some advice?
Image I don’t know what I’d say… I’ve sort of come to terms with my feelings, but that still doesn’t change how sad I feel.
Image The Prince has a great cause to carry on his shoulders. That must have been the driving force that helped him shake off his sorrow.
Image Do we have any cheerful topics to distract them, like what Jin said?
Image In this situation, I have no choice but to step up.
Image Hmm? Koji?

Image Hey kids, if you keep being depressed like that, Cross will get angry.
Image Koji!
Image If you want to change topics, let’s talk about something happy!
Image Like what?
Image (Where did you come from!?)
Image (Someone’s gotta keep this show rolling!)
Image So…what happened?
Image It’s something even you know, Yoppa. Cross is back and Mazinger has been powered up!
Image AND ITS NAME IS GOD SCRANDER!!
Image Wah! He’s here!
Image Cross!
Image Hehehe… You’re looking good, Youta. Now that I’m back, I’m going to give you a good workout.
Image Cross… Didn’t you say that you had nothing more to teach me?
Image Did I? I forgot.
Image Like hell you did!
Image I’m glad you’re doing well, Cross! Now we can be together again!
Image Cross, what’s this God Scrander you mentioned?
Image You’ll have to ask the mistress about the specifics.
Image What’s she got to do with this?
Image A long time ago, the landlady was investigating the ruins of an ancient civilization on Bardos Island with Gramps and Dr. Hell.
Image With Dr. Hell!?
Image I’d like to think this was before he started thinking about world domination.
Image What they found was a source of Photon Power… The severed arm of the great God Zeus.
Image Zeus… You mean the same Zeus we saw in the memory?
Image Yup. Dr. Hell was fascinated by the power he saw in those ruins and came up with the idea of conquering the world. The landlady and Gramps ran off with Zeus’ arm to prevent him from misusing Photon Power.
Image Kiba and Dr. Hell tried every trick in the book to get their hands on the Arm of Zeus.
Image It was a real mess. Everyone was a fake.
Image But the Arm of Zeus was turned into the God Scrander and became Mazinger’s wings. It even has a computer that mimics Gramps’ personality.
Image So God Scrander is like a divine Wear for Mazinger…
Image With its power, we easily defeated Energer Z, a prototype Mazinger that Dr. Hell was messing around with.
Image Tch. Why are you talking like you did everything yourself?
Image Kaido! That wasn’t my intention…
Image Oh? From the looks of it, it seems Kaido and Magami helped a bit.
Image A bit? Someone else here can explain it.
[Kaido leaves]
Image Hey! …And he’s gone. What was that about?
Image Can someone please explain what he’s talking about?
Image Actually, Kaiser combined with Wingle’s wings. It was amazing.
Image I think it’s called Wing Cross?
Image That’s right, Cookie.
Image So together with Mazinger, they threw Energer Z into space right before it exploded!
Image A-amazing!
Image You said it so casually, but it’s absolutely insane…
Image Heh… It’s ironic when you say that, Mr. “I fuse with robots”.
Image Hey, can I ask you something? Dr. Hell’s goal from the start was to obtain the Arm of Zeus, right? But until now, he’s been attacking various places. Why was he going for the Arm now?
Image Maybe he finally learned that the Arm of Zeus was in Atami.
Image Right now, Dr. Hell and Kiba are working with someone who can see into the future… They captured Aila, the leader of the Hachiryokaku.
Image She can see into the future!?
Image Is this Aila girl safe?
Image I hope they won’t get violent with her while she’s still useful. Well, that investigation is being handled by a detective called Ankokuji. It’s out of our hands right now.
Image If Cross says so, he must be good at his job…
Image Heh… Well, it is what it is.
Image It is what it is… Hey! You’re just acting cool!
Image I just am.
Image Geez, Jin…
Image (I guess they’re feeling better now?)
Image (I think Kio is looking brighter too.)
Image But it’s unsettling… With Neo Zeon so close by…
Image That’s when onigiri comes into play! Mom said that a full stomach will calm the mind!
Image She said that!? Ah… I guess she did…
Image Hehe. I envy Yuki and her ability to go at her own pace.
Image However, they are the Sleeves. To think they would approach us at this time…
Image We’re being caught up in their pace.
Image We were exhausted from the fighting on Mars and fell into a Vagan ambush. They came to our rescue and stuck around… I guess we should be grateful?
Image But why did they save BX?
Image It gives them a leg up on negotiations. I guess this is how they do things.
Image Hmph. It seems the Sleeves’ boss is better at negotiating than Bishott.
Image But is it okay to leave them like this? Even if they have something to say, we don’t know what they might do.
Image However, if we act on our own, it will only cause trouble for the higher ups.
Image That’s right. If we were to do something, we should prepare for it… right?
Image When the time comes, we’ll know what to do. There’s no point in being impatient.
Image …But I’m a man of little patience. If anything happens, I swear I’ll be the first one to stand up.
Image Thanks, Graham.
[Door opens]
Image So there you all are.
Image I’m glad you’re all safe.
Image Ian and Linda!
Image Huh? Who are they?
Image They’re engineers for Celestial Being. Also, they’re Mileina’s parents.
Image What!? You mean that Mileina!? For someone her age, her mom looks so young, while her dad…
Image The same reaction again…
Image Mmm? Ah, I got it!
Image What? I feel embarrassed…
Image Hehehehe… Good for you.
Image So what brings you here? Could it be…
Image Yes. It’s finally ready.
Image There was also something Tieria asked me to do. But you’re in a difficult situation. We were unsure if it was okay to approach the Ptolemy.
Image The Ptolemy is fine, but we don’t know the status of the Nahel Argama or its crew…
Image I wonder what Banagher is up to…

The following two scenes are if you came off of the Boston Route.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image So, what’s the situation?
Image It’s not looking good. The Nahel Argama’s bridge, deck, and engine room have been occupied.
Image I wonder if this is what they meant when they say Wu and Yue are in the same boat.
(TL Note: This is a reference to a Chinese idiom.)
Image The setup sounds similar. What happened to cause this situation?
Image Who’s to say they won’t like us gathering like this and attack?
Image It seems they have no interest in anything other than the Nahel Argama.
Image Let’s start from the beginning. As per our original plan, we were to act as a diversion against the Vagans. But suddenly, we were caught in a powerful gravity field and forced onto the Martian surface.
Image Vagans have that sort of technology!?
Image No… It appears they gave total control of the planet to the Zeon Clan. The gravity field was a magical trap they set up.
Image So you were not only dealing with the Vagans and Vajra, but the Zeon Clan too!?
Image Yes. It was a blessing in disguise that the Vagans and Zeon Clan weren’t fighting together.
Image But it was not an easy fight. Without Mina Forte risking her life to sing and Sheryl Nome’s awakening…
Image Also, if Alto’s Durandal and Leon’s Chronos weren’t ready in time, we would have been in serious danger.
Image Oh! So the sleeping beauty woke up.
Image I don’t know why, but I’d like to think that Mina’s singing had a positive effect on Sheryl’s illness.
Image Illness cured…by singing?
Image Of course, unlike magic, this theory is backed up by scientific evidence. But I prefer thinking it’s magic. It’s more romantic that way.
Image I agree! And this time, their singing reached the Vajra.
Image Captain Misumaru, you’re getting ahead of yourself.
Image R-right… I’m sorry…
Image So thanks to the singing and the two Valkyries, you were able to break through the Zeon Clan’s trap?
Image Rather than saying break through, it would be more accurate to say we somehow escaped. From there, things went according to plan. Until…
Image You encountered another roadblock?
Image Yes… The rescue of Kio Asuno and Ranka Lee went well, but…
Image What happened?
Image Kio… Kio was persuaded by the Vagans to hand over the Gundam’s data…
Image So the Vagans now have an evolving Gundam of their own!?
Image Yes… They used the data from the AGE System to create an evil Gundam! As a result, the AGE-3 was damaged beyond repair.
Image Not only as a replacement, but to counter the enemy Gundam, we’re rushing to develop a new model.
Image Can one new model be used to compete with that Gundam?
Image It’s a machine created by the AGE System. I can guarantee its performance. But…
Image But what?
Image Former Commander Asuno said that Kio was persuaded by the Vagans. It seems he’s had extensive contact with Vagan civilians.
Image That’s bad?
Image So…he’s made friends?
Image I don’t know what Ezelcant’s intentions were, but it seems Kio traded the Gundam’s data in order to treat his friend’s illness. And because of that, he’s now having doubts about fighting.
Image Sir Kio has realized that people living in enemy nations are still human beings, living their own lives…
Image Don’t be ridiculous!
Image !?
Image They’re demons who took my family! By blindly believing in Ezelcant and entrusting your life to him, you’re an accomplice to evil! Are you saying just because they’re suffering from a deadly disease or are living in poor conditions, their actions are justified!?
Image Former Commander Asuno, please calm down.
Image And he said that he would select people to create the paradise that they’re aiming for! Can you believe it!? Ezelcant said that he would even shoot an ally in the back if he deemed them unsuitable!
Image Former Commander, that’s enough.
Image No, it’s not! They’re not human!
Image But weren’t they originally from Earth?
Image
Image I read the report. Project Eden, Ezelcant’s true purpose, and how the Vagans came into being.
Image Over a century ago… I read they were people who were abandoned by Earth when the plan to colonize Mars failed.
Image The same goes for the Jovians. Though they weren’t part of a migration plan, rather they were Earthlings who were expelled from the Moon.
Image Both of these events occurred before the Silver Chalice Treaty. As I said before, their actions aren’t justified because of their circumstances!
Image It’s hard to say this, but space tyranny is not particularly rare in modern history. In textbooks 200 years from now, the Sleeves may be called aliens.
Image What we know now is only part of the truth. It’s impossible to know and judge everything.
Image If we had known everything, we might have been able to save Lieutenant Shanalua…
Image That’s right… Lieutenant Shanalua was…
Image Yes. She was leaking information to the Vagans in order to get money to treat her sick sister.
Image But in the end, she died protecting Kio from a Vagan attack…
Image Without her sacrifice, we wouldn't be alive today.
Image By the way, Captain Misumaru said that singing finally reached the Vajra, yes?
Image Around the time of Shanalua’s death, the Vagans deployed the Vajra Queen. Oh, when I say Queen, I mean something similar to a Queen Bee or a Queen Ant.
Image Yes, I can relate to that.
Image The Queen’s control over the Vajra was incredible!
Image In the past, the Vajra were listening to Sheryl and Ranka’s songs. But then they stopped at some point.
Image In the end, their song reached the Vajra Queen and she regained her will. They’re probably somewhere on Mars now, recovering from the wounds gotten in that battle.
Image What made her suddenly listen to the songs again?
Image They felt the romantic vibes!
Image Romantic what? Does this have something to do with that illness from earlier?
Image To keep it brief, the Vajra can communicate their emotions through a special wavelength. It’s said that a limited number of people can sing through this frequency, but I don’t want to think of it that way.
Image Emotions expressed through song… Did the Vagans use this property to control the Vajra?
Image Perhaps… But the Queen believed in their song more than the Vagans.
Image We weren’t able to deal a blow to the Vagans themselves, but we did separate them from the Vajra.
Image Good. The Vajra can Fold over short distances, even in unstable space. If the Vagans could control that, it would greatly expand their strategic options.
Image We were concerned about this, so we prioritized freeing the Vajra Queen over escaping.
Image There was also the question of whether we could escape her raw firepower or not.
Image And in the end, with Bisidian’s help, you were able to escape the battlefield, huh?
Image
Image If Ash would have joined us, things might have ended differently.
Image Where did Captain Ash go?
Image Now that we know Ezelcant’s objective, he decided to start working on his next move.
Image Next move my ass… That idiot…
Image At any rate, I hope we can figure out what the Sleeves want.
Image We won’t know until we listen to Full Frontal’s story.
Image No point in speculating…
Image Yeah. Frontal will probably tell us in the upcoming meeting.


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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image I see… It’s horrible what happened to Shanalua…
Image And now she’s dead…
Image She might have been a spy, but she was a good person, right?
Image Yes… It would be better if we could remember her like that…
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Image But it’s unsettling… With Neo Zeon so close by…
Image That’s when onigiri comes into play! Mom said that a full stomach will calm the mind!
Image She said that!? Ah… I guess she did…
Image Hehe. I envy Yuki and her ability to go at her own pace.
Image However, they are the Sleeves. To think they would approach us at this time…
Image We’re being caught up in their pace.
Image We were exhausted from the fighting on Mars and fell into a Vagan ambush. They came to our rescue and stuck around… I guess we should be grateful?
Image But why did they save BX?
Image It gives them a leg up on negotiations. I guess this is how they do things.
Image Hmph. It seems the Sleeves’ boss is better at negotiating than Bishott.
Image But is it okay to leave them like this? Even if they have something to say, we don’t know what they might do.
Image However, if we act on our own, it will only cause trouble for the higher ups.
Image That’s right. If we were to do something, we should prepare for it… right?
Image When the time comes, we’ll know what to do. There’s no point in being impatient.
Image …But I’m a man of little patience. If anything happens, I swear I’ll be the first one to stand up.
Image Thanks, Graham.
[Door opens]
Image So there you all are.
Image I’m glad you’re all safe.
Image Ian and Linda!
Image Huh? Who are they?
Image They’re engineers for Celestial Being. Also, they’re Mileina’s parents.
Image What!? You mean that Mileina!? For someone her age, her mom looks so young, while her dad…
Image The same reaction again…
Image Mmm? Ah, I got it!
Image What? I feel embarrassed…
Image Hehehehe… Good for you.
Image So what brings you here? Could it be…
Image Yes. It’s finally ready.
Image There was also something Tieria asked me to do. But you’re in a difficult situation. We were unsure if it was okay to approach the Ptolemy.
Image The Ptolemy is fine, but we don’t know the status of the Nahel Argama or its crew…
Image I wonder what Banagher is up to…

That ends the separate route recaps.

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[Nahel Argama, Private Room]
Image I hope everyone on the Macross and Nadesico is alright…
[Knock knock]
Image BANAGHER. A VISITOR. A VISITOR.
Image (A visitor? In this situation? Who could it be?)
Image Come in. The door's unlocked.
[Door opens]
Image Sorry, are you busy?
Image M-Marida!? You’re awake already!?
Image All thanks to you. I’m not completely recovered, but I can’t stay in bed forever.
Image Thank god… I’m sure the Captain will be overjoyed.
Image Banager… Did you hear Master’s voice?
Image Um…
Image I heard it. Not just his voice, but also yours, the Princess’, and even that Gundam Meister’s. Was it all just a dream?
Image I don’t know… But it’s true, we did call out to you. We wanted you to live… That’s everyone’s wish.
Image Heh… I see.
Image You came all the way to my room to ask me that?
Image No. Have this.
Image A jelly drink for sick people?
Image I don’t like the taste. Finish it for me.
Image Huh!?
Image …It’s supposed to be good for you, but it tastes awful.
Image BANAGHER. ASSIST. ASSIST. IT’S AWFUL.
[Banagher chugs it]
Image Puha! That really is awful…
Image Heh… Right? Anyone who drinks that will be jumping out of their bed.
Image …Marida, what’s your favorite food?
Image What’s this all of a sudden?
Image I’d rather know what you like more than what you dislike.
Image …I’ve never thought about it before.
Image What do you find especially delicious? Can you think of anything? Maybe something sweet?
Image
Image …Probably… Ice Cream?
Image Oh! There’s a great Ice Cream parlor in Industrial 7! Next time…
Image Oh…
Image A store in Industrial 7, huh…
Image (That’s right… Industrial 7 was devastated by the Sleeves’ attack…)
Image
Image I didn’t mean to ruin the mood, but it’s always like that. I keep “but even so” in my heart, but it always backfires…
Image But thanks to that, I’m here talking to you now. Your feelings aren’t wrong.
Image But… I was entrusted with the Unicorn without knowing anything about the Box or what might happen if someone got a hold of it… People died… People are dying…
Image “Believe in your own potential and put all your effort into what you feel you need to do”. That’s no curse. The man who told you that must have lived like that too. Just believing his actions were for the best, without any conviction.
Image But… That’s irresponsible… I can’t seem to do anything by myself…
Image Perhaps.
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Image But even so, it was a blessing to entrust it to someone who wasn’t a stranger. I’m sure that thanks to you, the world will move forward little by little.
Image Marida…
Image If you don’t give up, don’t get trapped, and keep on hoping, your chance will come. So you should do what you feel like doing, Banagher.
Image Okay!

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[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
Image Let me through! Don’t get in my way!
Image Yeah. We don’t need your permission!
Image You goddamn brats!
Image What!? This is our ship to begin with!
Image Stop it, Churull! This isn’t the time for that sort of thing!
Image Don’t stop us! These guys were making fun of Federation soldiers!
Image Bastard… You think I won’t do anything because you’re a child!?
Image What are you doing!?
Image Don’t be rough with them! They’re just children!
Image Tch! Federation soldiers…
Image Don’t get it wrong, woman. They’re the ones who started this argument.
Image What’s all the fuss about!?
Image C-Captain? These kids came abroad on a dinghy, and…
Image Where’s Audrey!?
Image We’re here because we’re worried about her!
Image
Image …Just children? This could be a decoy… Is there no one else on board?
Image No sir. I’ve thoroughly searched the inside of the dinghy and there’s no one else on board.
Image Where’s Audrey? Let me see her!
Image Do you think we’ll just let you see the Princess? Even if you have the Asuno boy with you, that won’t be happening.
Image !
Image You think I don’t know the faces of my enemy, kid?
Image How can you fight someone if you know who they are?
Image I don’t like that look, but I’ll let it go today. Now, get out of here.
Image O-owww! Let go! Let go of me!
Image Stop it at once! You may act like you own the place, but this is our ship.
Image You’re the ones who should be leaving!
Image Oh, so you’re trying to resist me?
Image We’re thankful that you saved us from that ambush, but you’re going too far here.
Image And what if we refuse to leave?
Image We’ll use force to get you out of here!
Image And likewise, we’ll do the same thing to you. Got it?
Image Angelo, I will not tolerate any rash actions.
Image Lady Mineva…
Image Hey Audrey! Tell them what’s what!
Image …I apologize for the rudeness, but this isn’t the time for that.
Image Audrey? You’re acting weird.
Image Right now, we must survive together. Please calm down.
Image You’re wearing a Neo Zeon military uniform, right? Earlier, you said that you were planning something. Is this your answer? The situation is only getting worse.
Image
Image Yes. I think I’ve found the best path forward.
Image What is it?
Image
[Audrey leaves]
Image Audrey, where are you going?
Image

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[Nahel Argama, Hallway]
Image How are you holding up, Captain?
Image Yeah, well… As you can see, I’m still alive.
Image I can see that. What I want to ask about is your subordinates… Namely Lieutenant Marida.
Image There hasn’t been a single vacancy in the Garancieres. Marida is… At one point, I thought we lost her forever thanks to the Federation’s reprogramming. I just heard she woke up safely and that she’s no longer in any danger.
Image Wipe away your tears, Captain.
Image My apologies, Colonel.
Image But… Why did BX choose to save her? And, in a roundabout way, gave you regular updates about her treatment even though you’re a prisoner?
Image Dunno.
Image It’s not just about winning over your hearts, but it’s not impossible to consider that it had something to do with it. Even if we hadn’t arrived, would you have been able to commandeer the Nahel Argama?
Image Is that what you wanted to ask?
Image Of course, Lieutenant Marida is important, but I wonder if you’re still feeling empty. I feel the emptiness of a grudge that would never be resolved from you, but maybe you dreamed of another possibility…
Image
Image Is the one who changed you BX? No. Maybe it was that boy? Or was it Lieutenant Marida?
Image It’s true that I hold a grudge that can’t easily be resolved, but I wouldn’t exactly call what I’m feeling empty. I’d call it more weariness. Like I’ve given up on everything and am curling up in a dark place.
Image
Image Even Char Aznable wanted to open up the world of Newtypes, the dream his father had, instead of seeking revenge against the Zabi family. Perhaps you’re feeling the same way I’m feeling right now?
Image If Char Aznable were still alive…
Image ?
Image Well, I guess that’s foolish to think about.
Image

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[Shuttle Launch Facility, Hangar]
Image The interests of the Vist Foundation and the Federal Government are closely aligned when it comes to preventing Neo Zeon from taking the Box. In the face of this threat, the Box no longer needs to stay intact.
Image So you want me to get in this mech?
Image Well, the Banshee was originally designed to be used by Cyber Newtypes.
Image If Banagher can pilot one, then so can I.
Image One more thing. If possible, I would like you to recover Ple Twelve, the Cyber Newtype that the Sleeves abducted.
Image You must be really attached to her if you’re going out of your way to use me for that purpose.
Image You can think whatever you want. I figured you were the only one I could ask to do this without letting my aunt know.
Image I’m going to kill Banagher… He’s your half-brother. Are you fine with that?
Image We’re already walking a bloody road. In the Vist family’s history, there have been cases of us killing each other. That’s why Aunt Martha is so stubborn.
Image
Image Maybe this world really does need to be cleaned up…
Image If that’s what you wish for, I’ll grant it with this “Black Unicorn”...

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[Nahel Argama, Bridge]
Image First of all, I would like to thank you for setting up this meeting.
Image How dare you say that after forcing us to do this.
(Phone)
Image Is this about the Box?
(Phone)
Image Let me be clear. We have no intention of siding with Zeon.
Image So you have no intention of revealing the location of Laplace’s Box?
Image
Image You were intercepting the Unicorn’s data, weren't you?
Image Even though the conditions were met, the final coordinates were not revealed. That’s all we know. Perhaps the Unicorn itself refused to give it up. Do you know anything?
Image If you’re keeping secrets, we will know. We don’t mind killing a hostage or two.
Image Bastard… Just who do you…
Image Stop it, Angelo. These are our collaborators, not hostages.
Image But we can’t tell you something we don’t know.
Image Yurika, you idiot!
(Phone)
Image Oh? That doesn’t seem like a lie.
Image Honesty is my motto!
Image Then let’s work together to get the Box. It will be our trump card.
Image So, what do you want to do with the Box?
Image
Image I don’t think the man who claims to be the second coming of Char simply wants to revive Zeon with it.
(Phone)
Image If you want our help, you need to be honest with us first.
(Phone)
[Door opens]
Image I want to hear it too, Colonel Full Frontal. What are your true feelings?
Image Everyone wants to know what you really want.
Image Lady Mineva and Banagher Links, huh? And also…
Image
Image You… Kio Asuno.
Image Kio!? Why didn’t you tell me anything!?
Image We and our so-called enemies each have our own reasons for fighting. I want to hear it from him directly. I want to hear what he really thinks with my own ears.
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Image Very well. I believe that by communicating, we can understand each other. I will share my thoughts.

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[Nahel Argama, Hallway]
Image I’ve connected this conversation to every one of BX’s ships. Is that okay?
(Assume everyone in the bridge is on the phone)
Image Of course.
Image It looks like the meeting has begun.
Image But will it really work?
Image What are you talking about, Churull? It’s not about whether it works, it’s about making it work. We need to drive Neo Zeon out!
Image But Micott, do you really think she’s going to do something? Just now, she was acting like the Neo Zeon Princess.
Image It’s to get them to let their guard down.
Image But…
Image A woman’s lies really irritate my skin. She’s serious.

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[Nahel Argama, Bridge]
Image …And that’s my opinion. Do you understand what I’m doing?
Image An economic agreement for space immigrants, leading to the creation of a co-prosperity sphere that excludes Earth…
Image Your goal is for Spacenoids to be ruled by Spacenoids alone?
Image Yes. Earth is no longer a necessary planet for people living in space. Just as anyone would desire autonomy after leaving their parents’ home.
Image Even if it means the Earth dries up?
Image Even today, people on Earth depend on space for a significant portion of their resources, energy, and economy.
Image One-sided benefits cannot be called coexistence.
Image With so many invaders targeting Earth, what do you think would happen if the Federal Government were to collapse?
Image If the government loses the ability to sustain themselves, they will eventually implode. As a result, the Earth will rest. I believe this is a good thing.
Image You’ve got to be kidding me! So you’re saying you don’t mind the Earth being destroyed for that!?
(Phone)
Image No, I just want it to rest. If we leave the invaders alone, it won’t be long before they start targeting space. I’m going to do everything I can to prevent that from happening.
Image Say you deal with the invaders. Are you going to abandon the people who live on Earth!?
Image Which is more cruel, abandoning the pioneers who believe in possibilities, or treating the people who live in poor conditions as enemies?
Image
Image But to do anything, something is needed to drive a wedge into the current system. Something has to bring about a change in the will of the people.
Image And then you got an offer from the Vist Foundation to obtain Laplace’s Box.
Image Yes. I don’t think Cardeas Vist knew about my plan, but I think he wanted to shake up the Federation. It’s a well known fact that the people living on Earth despise those who live in space. Do you know an example of that, Banagher?
Image The Unicorn Gundam and its system for destroying Newtypes…
Image So you were paying attention.
Image So the reason why you want the Box is for “time”. You’re trying to buy time by threatening the Federation, while secretly creating this co-properity sphere behind the scenes.
Image That’s right. We’ve also been thinking about joining forces with the Vagans and Jovians.
Image The Vagans!?
Image And the Jovians…
Image Both groups share the same ancestors as us. Not only that, but they both have a special attachment to the Earth.
Image The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right? Things don’t always go according to plan.
Image Considering that we were able to communicate with non-human lifeforms through song, I think it would be relatively easier to make peace with them. And so, under a unified will that spans the entire Solar System, not just Earth, we will eventually be able to head out into deep space.
Image Do you think abandoning Earth is in line with Celestial Being’s goals?
Image Understand that the mission imposed upon me by this name and mask is to guide the people of space towards a better place.
Image Enough with broadcasting this to the other ships, Captain. This was pointless after all. A co-properity sphere that leaves out the Earth… Rather than demanding change from those who don’t want it, you’re choosing to ignore them..
Image If your co-properity sphere becomes a reality, the isolated Earth will accelerate its redevelopment in order to survive. With this lifestyle shift, those born on Earth will become oppressed and may begin to harbor resentment towards Spacenoids.
Image It’s a far cry from the ideals of Zeon Deikun, who dreamed of revolutionizing humanity. It’s a far cry from Char’s passion to make the Earth uninhabitable and force all humans into space. Are you sure this is a good idea?
Image It’s not a question of good or bad. It’s just the way the world works.
Image You imagine a future without harmony or innovation, where the weak and the strong continue to swap positions. For a man who decided to stand in front of people again…
Image A vessel does not think. It simply acts according to the consensus of those who pour into it. This is to keep humanity alive.
Image
Image It feels like this is someone else’s problem. Even though you’re talking about the future, there’s something cold about your words.
Image A vessel does not feel temperature. It’s only as warm or as cold as what’s poured into it. Your Gundam Meister friend was simply trying to fulfill his role as a vessel, but it ended up breaking him.
Image You’re wrong! Setsuna participated in dialogue of his own free will. It wasn’t from any sort of obligation. And the light that enveloped the Unicorn and the light that Setsuna emitted were both warm.
Image Gundam is not just a vessel… It’s not just a machine. It’s a savior that saves everyone!
Image Kio…
Image It was as if everyone’s feelings overlapped… People really have that kind of potential…
Image I know about that light. The light of the Psychoframe that pushed back the asteroid, using that Psychoframe itself as a medium.
Image The Axis Shock, huh…
Image But even when such possibilities were shown to them, people didn’t change. They will even bury possibilities in order to maintain the status quo. That is human nature. We have no choice but to seek peace and stability within this reality.
Image But… But even so, human potential is…
Image You should be aware that the possibility you speak of can be poisonous and cause conflict.
Image !
Image …The Char Aznable I knew is dead.
Image Princess?
Image The second coming of the Red Comet… There was a time when we clung to its potential. Back then, we had no one else to rely on…
Image
Image But you’re not Char. The Char Aznable I knew believed in the potential of humanity.
Image I don’t care how you interpret it. But we value you greatly… Wouldn’t it be better for us to stop fighting in a way that’s bad for both of us and join forces?
Image What about Laplace’s Box?
Image As long as you hold the Key, I have no intention of forcing you. If you’re with me, you’ll eventually understand. Princess, I would like to hear your answer again.
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[Beeping]
Image What’s wrong? …I understand. Colonel.
Image What’s up, Angelo?
Image I just got a report that a suspicious individual has been apprehended.
Image A suspicious individual?
Image L-let go of me!
(Phone)
Image Shut up! Stay quiet or I’ll shoot you!
(Phone)
Image Stop it! Save me, Jojo!
(Phone)
Image Micott!? Also Takuya and Churull…
Image They were caught trying to send a distress signal while hiding from us. That’s a very foolish move, Captain!
Image Mmm…
Image In light of this emergency, I would like you to take disciplinary action against the rebel elements for disrupting our unity. Dispose of them.
Image Dispose of them!?
Image If we were to do it ourselves, it would only lead to unnecessary grudges. You must take care of your own affairs. If you refuse, we will consider that as an act of refusal for our united front proposal.
Image
Image You can’t!
Image Make your decision quickly! If you don’t, then…
Image
Image What’s your decision?
Image Mmm…
Image …Lay a single finger on them and I’ll twist your head off your neck, you brat!!
Image W-what!?
Image You’re not soldiers! You’re terrorists! I don’t negotiate with terrorists! Like hell we’ll ever deal with you guys!
Image Bastard!
Image Well said. Those are the words of someone who’s properly in charge!
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
[Gunshots]
Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image We should have taken control of the ship’s self-defense equipment! What’s going on!?
Image Looks like I made it in time.
(Phone. Back to normal)
Image No, Tieria, you’re actually late.
Image It took a while for Dorris and Churull to move me from the dinghy to the onboard systems. But right now, I have complete control over all of the ship’s defense systems.
Image Damn you. You’ve tricked us!
[Gunshots]
Image I said I have it under my control!
Image Kuh! Colonel, are you hurt!?
Image It’s unfortunate that you didn’t understand my views. I’m reluctant to do so, but I’ll be returning to my ship.
[Angelo and Frontal leave while being shot at]
Image What about the hostages?
Image They’ve already been isolated in a safe place. There’s no problem there.
Image Good! Everyone, kick the Sleeves out of my ship!
Image I’m heading to the mobile suit deck! If we can hold them back, we can prevent an unnecessary battle!

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[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
Image Colonel! Quickly, to my mech!
Image No, it’s fine.
Image Colonel!?
Image You have something to ask me. Right, Banagher?
Image
Image Angelo, prepare to leave. I want to talk to him.
Image S-sir…
Image Full Frontal… Are you really acting with Spacenoids in mind?
Image Of course. That’s the consensus of the will that’s been poured into me, and the means in which I can best use the Box. Banagher, how do you plan to use Laplace’s Box?
Image For everyone’s sake…
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Image I will use it for everyone’s sake. Regardless if you’re Federation, Zeon, Spacenoid, Earthnoid, Vagan, Jovian, Zentradi, or even from other worlds! Laplace’s Box is for everyone!
Image What do you mean by “everyone”? One man cannot represent the will of all. Not unless you become a vessel yourself.
Image Kuh…
Image But only those who empty themselves and enter a realm beyond human understanding can become a vessel. It’s not easy. But you have talent. If you truly wish to become a vessel, come with me.
Image Colonel!? Stop it, Colonel!
(Phone)
Image Now that you have demonstrated your power, you can no longer return to being part of “everyone”. Someday, you will face the same despair as I did.
Image !
Image Banagher! Keep saying “but even so”!
(Phone)
[Crashing]
Image The Kshatriya!? If you’re betraying us, then I’ll kill you!
Super Robot Wars BX - UNICORN
Image Attention Garencieres Team. I want every Neo Zeon officer and soldier to hear this too.
(Phone)
Image That voice… Audrey!?
Image What Frontal said during the meeting may have been the truth. It may be a realistic situation for the continuation of humanity. But is that the future we want? Isn’t “future” a word that refers to a better world?
Image Dammit… Stop the broadcast!
Image I won’t let you!
[Crashing]
Image Stop it, Marida!
Image Captain!?
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Image Marida… The Princess is nearby, right?
Image !
Image From the look of it, it seems I’m correct.
Image Zinnerman! Are you still stuck in the past!? Marida is alive right now!
Image Logic cannot erase these feelings… I feel neither resentment nor regret… When the Feds gassed the colony and both Fee and Marie were massacred, I couldn’t do anything… So I… When we boarded this ship, I was planning to find an opportunity to take it over.
Image Is that true!? Are you really that kind of man!?
Image Now, Marida… Follow my orders…
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Image Father…
Image !?
Image Will you forgive me for being selfish?
Image Marida…
Image (That’s right… I’m already… Rather than focusing on a grudge that will never be cleared, I would rather Marida be alive… I guess the Colonel saw right through me…)
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Image …I forgive you.
Image Zinnerman, you bastard! Weren’t you supposed to stop the broadcast!? Have you lost your mind!?
Image Retreat, Angelo. We’ve achieved our objective for now.
Image Dammit… Roger that! Get in here already!
[Angelo’s mobile suit leaves the hangar]
Image Marida, get back! I’ll chase him in the Unicorn!
Image Okay.
Image Marida…
Image …Yes.
Image This is my final order… Follow your heart.
Image …Roger!

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Chapter 32: Twin Beasts and Light

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Select your Tactician (Otto) and two battleships (Diva, Quarter). The Nadesico has regained Megumi and Minato as sub-pilots.

SECRET ALERT
Marida Mandatory #2
Set Otto as the Tactician.


We’ll be fighting Sleeves anyway, so the attack bonus is appreciated.

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Image Dammit! All units, move away from the Federation ships! We must protect the Colonel!

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Image Hold it, Angelo!
Image Tch! That was fast!
Image Attention BX, the Sleeves aboard the Nahel Argama have gone silent! Deploy right away!

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Image What’s wrong, Knight Gundam!?
Image I was overcome by an ominous feeling… I have a bad feeling about something.
Image Everyone, please support Knight Gundam!
Image Tieria! There’s no problem with the Raphael and your new body, right?
Image The installation of my cyber body has been completed. The condition of this body and the Raphael isn’t bad, Ian. You’ve done a great job.
Image I see. That’s why Sir Ian was here.
Image Yes it is! I’ll give instructions on how to launch!

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Deploy the troops. Tieria in the Raphael Gundam has been added to the roster now, so if you want to use him, make sure to slot him in now.

Image Dammit… Even the others too! If this keeps up…
Image There’s no need to be so pessimistic.

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Image Are you okay, Captain!?
Image Thank god you’re here! I have the Colonel in my mech. Please cover our escape!
Image Sir!
Image Ugh. I was hoping for something easy… It seems they had a backup plan ready.
Image But we have the advantage in firepower! Everyone, don’t let Full Frontal’s mobile suit escape!
Image Roger!
Image This reaction… Incoming Federation mobile suit!
Image What!? I didn’t call for backup!

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Image That’s…the black Unicorn!?
Image Who’s the pilot? If it’s the Federation, then that means they’re an ally…right?
Image Where is the Unicorn?
Image That voice… Ensign Riddhe? Ensign, please assist us! Full Frontal is right there!
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Image BANAGHEEEEERRRRRRRR!!
[Riddhe targets the Unicorn]
Image !!

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Image Kuh… Was that the source of my bad feeling!?
Image Ensign, why!?
Image Guh… This feeling…
Image Banagher! That pilot has been consumed by the Psycommu!
Image What!?
Image I called the Banshee, but got no response!
Image Ensign Riddhe!
Image Dammit! Team killing isn’t funny!
Image So there are two of them. So far so good. Now…
Image Listen up. Our goal is to prevent Angelo’s mobile suit from escaping!

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Image All units, concentrate your attacks on the Sleeves! Ignore Ensign Riddhe as best you can!

New unit!

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[NZ-666 Kshatriya]
A pretty bulky long ranged mobile suit with an I-Field.

Image Don’t push yourself. Neither you nor the Kshatriya are in perfect condition.
Image I know. Thank you.
Image Marida…
Image Marida Cruz! Kshatriya! Commencing battle!

The objective says to defeat all enemies, but really the plot advances with either Angelo getting shot down or if he makes it to the marked area. In all seriousness, you don’t need to worry about that. Of course, don’t let the Unicorn, Kshatriya, or Knight Gundam get shot down unless you want a Game Over.

SECRET ALERT
Marida Mandatory #3 and Optional #4
Have Marida defeat at least one enemy (Mandatory).
Defeat Angelo before he retreats (Optional).


Image Captain Angelo! I’m releasing you from Banagher’s curse!
Image You traitorous Cyber Newtype! You’re a stain on the Colonel’s Neo Zeon! I’ll execute both you and Zinnerman!

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The best way to stop Angelo from running is by using GaoGaiGar’s Gatling Driver. Angelo is not immune to debuffs, so keeping him in place is ideal. This will also give you more time to pick off his escort, which can and will support defend him.

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Riddhe is back. Not only is he uncontrollable and piloting Banshee Norn, he’s pissed off too. His AI will have him ignore the Zeeks and instead focus on either the Nahel Argama or Banagher, whichever is closer.

Now for boss dialogues. First up is Riddhe.

Image Stop it, Ensign Riddhe! There’s no reason for us to fight!
Image If that’s what you think, then so be it! If you’re not serious about fighting, then just die!

Image Ensign Riddhe, why?
Image The Nahel Argama… Mineva is there, isn’t she…
Image Stop fighting immediately, Ensign Riddhe. If you keep this up, you’ll…
Image You’re saying that now…
Image The Banshee is powerful enough to sink a battleship or two! Don’t let it get close!

Image You’ve been swallowed up. Just like how I was…
Image Don’t look at me like that, Cyber Newtype! I’m not like you!
Image I’ll stop you, just like how Banagher stopped me back then!

(This one is with either Jojo or Gorg)
Image Stay out of my way! If you don’t, I’ll drop you like a rock!
Image Like heck I’ll move, Riddhe! Are you really going to tell me to leave you alone now!?
Image What’s wrong with you, Riddhe!?
Image Gorg, Ensign Riddhe is sick! We can’t let him get close to Banagher!
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Image Your mind is clouded! Rediscover your former self, Sir Riddhe!
Image Don’t act like you know anything! You came from another world, so there’s no way you could understand me!

Image Ensign Riddhe, this isn’t the time for us to fight!
Image I don’t care what’s going on! I have to settle this!
Image I can’t believe you’d say something like that… You’ve really changed since we were in Earst, Riddhe!

Image We always seem to reunite on a battlefield… And this time, we’re fighting each other!
Image You can’t fight with former allies!? Your resolve is as effeminate as your face, Alto!
Image What does that have to do with this!? Don’t disappoint me, Ensign Riddhe!

To satisfy the secret, I shot down Angelo to continue the plot.

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Image Guh. My apologies, Colonel. This is so embarrassing…
Image Don’t worry about me. I’m prepared to take some damage. Just keep going, Angelo!
Image Sir!

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Image Full Frontal escaped!
Image BANAGHER!

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Image Guh! Sir Riddhe!
Image This isn’t the time for this! Frontal is…
Image If only you weren’t there…
Image Stop it, Riddhe! This isn’t like you!
Image What happened to the guy who saved us!?
Image Shut up! Keep quiet, you ignorant children!

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Image Banagher! We need to stop Riddhe’s machine!
Image I know! But if we land a direct hit, Ensign Riddhe will…
Image So you think you can go easy on me!? How dare you!
Image Banagher, if this keeps up…
Image Riddhe, you can’t!
Image Banagher! How much misery do you have to make me feel before you’re satisfied!?

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Image NT-D, huh…
Image Newtypes… A subspecies of human who embodies the curse of Laplace’s Box! I will turn you into a human sacrifice to appease it! I’m going to destroy all possibilities!
Image Ensign Riddhe, what happened to you to make you say that!?
Image The curse of the Box has affected Ensign Riddhe that much…
Image Can’t we stop him somehow!?
Image NT-D’s power is immeasurable! We can’t afford to go easy on him, Banagher! If you don’t express your feelings head-on, not even a single fragment will reach him!
Image I know… Unicorn, use your power to stop Ensign Riddhe!

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This is part two of two.

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Now the objective is to defeat the Banshee Norn. It may have a lot of HP, but it’s literally one against everyone. Jump him. See the boss dialogues above for those. Just make sure you get Marida a single kill before you shoot down the Banshee.

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Image Argh! Just die, Banagher! You’re responsible for all of this!

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Image That’s right… The Marcenas family who left the curse behind, and the Vist family who hid the curse. If we, the successors of our respective families, disappear, the curse that has lasted over a century will also disappear!!
Image Huh!?
Image So that’s why you came here, Ensign!?
Image Are you serious!?
Image It wasn’t supposed to be like this… It was supposed to be a prayer, not a curse! If only Newtypes never existed!!
Image Calm down, Riddhe! You’re being swallowed by the machine!
Image This species of humans that’s adapted to space must be destroyed! I’m even willing to sell my soul to this machine!
Image You’re wrong, Riddhe! You’re a Newtype too! The light of the Psychoframe comes from within you!
Image What!?
Image You can hear it! Everyone’s worried about you! Audrey, Mihiro, Alto, Jojo, and everyone!
Image Just shut up!
[Heartbeat]
Image Gah!
Image Guh. What the…

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Image The Psycommu was shut down!?
Image I can’t control my mech! What’s going on!?

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Image The brainwaves that control the Psycommu are just a type of wave. If you hit it with something stronger, this is what happens. The Psycho Jammer seems to be working as expected.
Image Full Frontal!
Image Analysis is finished! The weapon fired from the new purple model is interfering with the two mechs’ Psycommu!
Image Then let’s destroy it!
Image You’re nothing more than a filthy stain! I’ll wipe you clean!

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Image Guh!
Image Banagher! Ensign Riddhe!
Image Now then… As long as we have the cockpit, we can get the coordinates of the Box.
[Full Frontal targets Banagher]
Image Kuh!
Image Don’t take this personally, Banagher!
[A shot is fired]
Image OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!

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(TL Note: Full Armor Knight Gundam.)
Image GUWAAAAAA!
Image K-Knight Gundam!
Image Guh… You…
Image Gundam from another world, you dare stand before me!?
Image Haa… Haa… I won’t let you…do what you want to Banagher and Riddhe!

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(Name shown as Zwauth)
Image The Evil Armored Soldier! Did you come to help!?
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Image Colonel!
Image The Evil Armored Soldier mentioned in Lady’s report… I see, so that’s what it looks like.
Image Evil Armored Soldier… I’ll stop Frontal… You support Banagher and Riddhe…

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Image Gah!?
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(TL Note: Spawned in as blue, now it’s a neutral yellow.)
Image What!? The Evil Armored Soldier attacked him!?
Image Oh? Friendly fire, huh… What an unexpected turn of events.
Image Ugh… W-why…would you…
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Image GAH!
Image It stole the Sword of Flames!
Image YOU’RE FINISHED…

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Image Knight Gundam! Hang in there, Knight Gundam!
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(Darkened)
Image Recover Knight Gundam! Medical team, standby!
[Knight Gundam is picked up]
Image Grrr… If only I could move…
Image What a shame, Banagher. It seems the winds have shifted.
Image Someone, help! Banagher is going to get killed!
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Image (Ensign… Ensign Riddhe…)
Image This voice… Mineva…?
Image (You should know what you need to do in your heart!)
Image This is just an illusion…
Image Yes. An illusion… An illusion that clouds your mind…
(???. All black. Coming from the Banshee)
Image !?
Image Follow your heart… Go with your heart…
Image I must…follow my heart…
Image (Ensign Riddhe…save Banagher…!)
Image WHY HIIIIIIIM!?

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Image Owww!
Image I’ll erase…anyone who denies me!
Image Ensign Riddhe is targeting the ship!?
Image I-impossible! Did he overpower the Psycho Jammer!?

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Image The Zeon Tribe!? They’ve shown up at the worst time!
Image This is bad… The Unicorn still won’t…
Image Tch. The situation is what it is! Shut down the Psycho Jammer! The monsters might destroy the Key!
Image Oh no! The Psycho Jammer is out of control! In fact, it’s creating a different wave!
Image What does that mean?
Image Ugh… Something inside me is…
Image What’s happening to Banagher!?
Image Whatever the cause, Banagher is in danger if things continue like this! We must save him from the monsters!

Defeat all enemies.The Unicorn is unable to move or act, so protect it however you can. We’ve got the Zeon Tribe to the south and more Sleeves to the west.

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Bosses for this section are Full Frontal’s Sinanju and Angelo’s Rozen Zulu. The Sinanju excels at all ranges, while the Rozen Zulu is a long range sniper. Frontal especially is extremely dodgy, so save your SP to hit him.

Image Lieutenant Marida, even though you’ve become our enemy, I’m grateful to you. If the NT-D was never activated at Palau, the path to the Box would never have been revealed. It was the start of this dangerous path you’ve been walking.
Image I don’t need your empty words. In any case, I have no intention of listening to them. If you’re really grateful, then let yourself be killed by me here, Frontal!

I’ll mention the other boss dialogues in a bit, as there’s still some plot remaining. The next event happens when either 2 turns pass, or either Frontal or Angelo are shot down. I triggered it by shooting down Angelo.

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Image The ideals preached by the Colonel are the path to a new world that humanity must walk! Even if I can’t control the Psycho Jammer, I will be its foundation!

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Image Guh!

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Image Banagher!?
Image Something in my heart…through the Unicorn, is telling me to…aim at the Nahel Argama… Is Ensign Riddhe feeling this too?
Image Every single one of them…

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Image Colonel!
Image It’s okay, Angelo. If the Lion is going to sink that ship, there’s no reason for us to stop it.
Image Everyone… Everyone denies me…
Image Enough already, Ensign Riddhe!
Image !
Image You need to care about yourself! No one knows everything!
Image Ugh… Fold Quartz, huh… The Psycommu is picking up his distracting thoughts!
Image Your machine is just amplifying it.
Image !?
Image The Banshee is also a Beast of Possibility.
Image It has a system that responds to people’s thoughts.
Image People’s hearts… That’s what I’m hearing?
Image Listen to them, Riddhe!
Image Don’t try to carry everything on your own!
Image Go back to your true self! Ensign Riddhe!
Image Don’t hurt yourself any more!
Image Alto, Jojo, Yuu, Mihiro, Mineva…
Image Ugh… This is everyone’s…
Image Riddhe!
Image Mine…va…
Image Don’t be fooled.
Image !?
Image Even if they say that, no one is paying any attention to you. They don’t care about you… They won’t be with you… That’s why you’re here now.
Image That’s…right…
Image Ensign Riddhe, stop it…
Image Mineva… You… I…
[The Banshee targets the Nahel Argama]
Image STOP IIIIIIIT!
Image I told you to not leave me alone!
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Image Marida!?
Image Marida!
Image Princess… Banagher… Fa…ther…

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Image M-Marie…?
Image I missed…
[The Banshee targets the Nahel Argama again]
Image Riddhe, you’re still…
Image You left me all alone! Therefore…
Image Don’t cut yourself off from the world!
Image !?
[A flash of green light]
Image This light!

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Super Robot Wars BX - FINAL MISSION ~QUANTUM BURST 1~
Image Listen, Riddhe Marcenas! There are so many voices here trying to speak to you!
Image Setsuna!
Image Have you woken up, young man!?
Image That’s… Setsuna’s new Gundam…
Image You should understand, Banagher…
(Ghostly)
Image Marida?
Image The world is filled with sadness and unforgiveness… But even so…
Image But even so, this light…
Image UWWAAAAAAAAAAA!

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Image These waves are beyond the numerical limit!?
Image Even the Unicorn can overpower the Psycho Jammer, huh…
Image The glow of the Unicorn… It’s just like…
Image GN Particles…
Image Light… I… What have I done…!?
Image Riddhe, are you back to normal!?
Image I…
Image Don’t point your gun at us anymore. Otherwise, you’ll get what you deserve.
Image …Yeah.
[The Banshee turns a friendly blue]
Image Riddhe…
Image A light that will lead humanity towards innovation! This is one of the futures that Aeolia Schenberg sought!
Image Therefore…
Image But you can’t lead all humans to innovation! That’s why Char Aznable tried to drop Axis on Earth!
Image You only use borrowed words, yet you speak of possibilities!
Image Full Frontal! We will destroy that twisted vessel of yours!

Firstly, the new units.

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[GNT-0000 00 Qan[T]]
Pronounced “Double-Oh Qanta”. It’s fast. It’s agile. It works at all ranges. It has a barrier and a bunshin. Setsuna is an insane pilot at higher wills thanks to his Innovator skill. The 00 Qan[T] is legitimately one of the best units in the game.

Image I will change… Together with the 00 Qan[T]! That is my answer to everyone who told me that my choices were not wrong! It’s my answer to her too!

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The Unicorn has awakened, but only for this stage. It’s a shame we don’t even get to keep it for a while longer. The Awakened Unicorn is extremely powerful, even if it lacks a proper finisher at this moment. I’ll go over it more when we get to keep it for real.

Image The light emanating from within the Unicorn is the light that Setsuna and Marida lit for us! Marida… UUUUOOOOOOOOOOO!

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We’ve also got Riddhe as an uncontrollable ally in the Banshee Norn. He’s in no danger of dying.

Image The Banshee’s light hasn’t disappeared… Then I… This is me…

SECRET ALERT
Delta Plus Mandatory #2
While Riddhe is a blue NPC ally, let him shoot down at least one enemy.


Don’t go too crazy and make sure Riddhe gets his single kill. Besides that, take everyone out. Make sure you defeat Full Frontal last, since him getting defeated also has every other Sleeve retreat too.

Before I get into the boss dialogues, an event happens when all of the Zeon Tribe monsters are defeated.

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Image Bibibibi… We were so close to eliminating Knight Gundam. That man in the black Gundam… If only his negative emotions didn’t disappear…
(???. Darkened)
Image Even evil magic is useless in the face of that light!
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
[A flash of light]
Image Ugyaaaaa!
(Back to normal)
Image Hey, Dragon Baby is over there!
Image Warriors of another world! He was the one who was misleading that Gundam’s pilot!!
(Golden Knight. SD Gundam. CV: Shūichi Ikeda)
Image W-what is that shiny gold thing!?
Image To expose yourself like that on the battlefield shows you’re no ordinary person!
Image A humanoid-sized knight in armor… Could he be part of the Gundam Tribe!?
Image Grrrr… Curse you, Golden Knight. I didn’t know you'd come to this world too… I’ll retreat for now!
[Dragon Baby retreats]
Image He got away…
Image Are you also from Saddrac World?
Image Be wary of the Zeon Clan. They’re plotting something.
[The Golden Knight disappears in a flash of light]
Image H-he’s gone…
Image The Golden Knight, huh…
Image There are still some Sleeves left! Focus on taking them out!

Boss dialogue time with Frontal and Angelo. Angelo goes first.

Image What happened just now was a fluke! I’ll use the Psycho Jammer again!
Image I won’t fall for that trick again! Otherwise, I’d feel bad for Marida!

Image Tch. The black Unicorn… You should have kept fighting BX!
Image I heard it… I can’t ignore it any longer!

Image Back in Palau, we shouldn’t have let the Key slip away. Then we could have killed you!
Image If you were on the battlefield back then, would the outcome have been any different? Don’t underestimate me, Fencer Zeta! See for yourself the sharpness of my sword!

Image This is your doing! Those GN Particles caused the Unicorn to overpower the Psycho Jammer!
Image Banagher’s light was because a voice reached him! That voice was not mine!
Image I don’t understand! You mutant monster!

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Image Grrrrr! Celestial Being’s new model… Because of him, the Colonel’s battlefield is gone! I’ll remember this, Gundams!

And now, Full Frontal.

Image I’ll ask you again. Would you like to come with me, Banagher? The power you’re emitting now is proof that you’ve begun to transcend the realm of humanity.
Image My answer hasn’t changed! We’ll obtain Laplace’s Box and we’ll use it in a way to truly benefit everyone! That’s not something you can do!

Image GN Particles are mysterious. Someone filled with such hatred can change so dramatically on the battlefield. Can you tell me what changed you so much?
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Image Hehe… I guess you have no obligation to answer.

Image It’s a shame, Captain Otto. I was hoping to build a good relationship with you.
Image Maybe they were starting to rub off on me. I was willing to take a chance on the unlikely event that we would end up joining forces. But you guys are nothing more than a terrorist group! There’s no way I’d team up with people like that!
Image Heh… I don’t mean to deny it, but even I think that’s a bit harsh to say. You must already understand that using Mineva as a hostage is pointless. I’ll take her down with you!

Image Shou, that guy’s appearance and words are very suspicious! I’ve never met a good person who wears a mask!
Image I don’t judge by appearances, but he tried to have an important conversation without ever removing his mask! Someone like that is completely untrustworthy!
Image I see… My apologies. Banagher told me the same thing once before, but I’d forgotten it. However, negotiations have already broken down. I’ll show you my true face next time. That is, if there is a next time…

Image Full Frontal’s mech moves extremely fast! Let’s bet on a one-shot kill, Gorg.
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Image From what I can see, there aren’t even any seams in its armor. I was thinking of aiming for the joints, but it seems I was too optimistic.

Image Of course I’m aware of your exploits! I won’t let my guard down, even when I’m fighting children!
Image Both of you, from what the Captains said, he’s three times faster than normal!
Image So despite what Audrey said, is he really the real Red Comet!?
Image If that’s how one becomes Char, then the Gundam Meisters are also Char because of Trans-Am! He’s wearing a mask because he’s a total fake! Let’s expose his true identity!

Image I recall that the Captain of GGG’s Hero Army is a wise man. I wonder if you can understand my reasoning?
Image Unfortunately, my answer is the same as Banagher’s! We heroes exist to protect everyone, everywhere! Full Frontal!

Image Unlike a Valkyrie, that’s a mobile weapon created by another planet. If we can analyze it, it could be useful for the future development of humanity.
Image Wow, that thing’s fast, Jojo! And it can fight in both close and long range! We’re at a disadvantage in space!
Image No matter how fast he is, there’s always an opening in the split second he turns to attack! Even in space, if I can exploit that opening…

Image So you have a new Gundam, Innovator Setsuna F. Seiei!
Image Neither I nor this machine are Gundams! We will surpass Gundams! To achieve this, we will continue to change! To open up new possibilities for the future!
Image In that case, I will fight you to secure the future of the people living in space!

Image Lieutenant Alto Saotome, I heard you had a heart-to-heart with the Vajra. I’d love to hear about it.
Image You’ve done your research on us! But I have nothing to say to you! Just like the Vagans, you’ll just use the Vajra as tools of war!

Image We’ve been fighting nonstop since the Kio rescue mission… And the YF-30 was just fixed too. I’d like to give it a rest soon.
Image That’s a good mech. It’s not a Valkyrie made with Earth technology. It must have been developed independently in deep space.
Image With Frontal as our opponent, I’ll have to push you a little harder! You can do it, Chronos!

Image Full Frontal! I will thank you for saving us from that ambush.
Image What? That’s not enough gratitude. Now that negotiations have broken down, I’ll end you myself.
Image I won’t let that happen! I’ll make you regret becoming our enemy!

Image We’re up against the Sleeves’ boss. Today’s battle is going to be quite fun!
Image Hmm… They don’t seem like refined people. I guess it’ll be impossible for them to join us.
Image What a shame. I guess we weren’t raised well. That’s why we’re willing to beat up assholes like you!

Image The Aestivalis… I heard Nergal is using some kind of secret technology… But even so, it’s no match for me and the Sinanju!
Image A machine piloted by the Sleeves’ boss… Can my Aestivalis stand a chance?

Image Fighting alongside a special lifeform means that you are special, chosen beings. I want you to understand what that means.
Image Me? A chosen one? Quite the opposite, Full Frontal. I’m actually someone who wasn’t chosen.
Image Besides, Youta worked hard to get this far. Don’t dismiss his efforts as being chosen!
Image And he’s with me. Don’t assume the world is what you think it is!

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Image The Innovator has once again led the Unicorn to the next stage… Is this just a coincidence, or…
Image Hmm… Let’s wait and see where the Beast of Possibility goes, Banager Links…
[Frontal and any remaining Sleeves retreat]

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Image We’ve successfully repealed the enemy in this sector. There’s no signs of anyone lurking around.
Image We managed to fight off the Sleeves and the Zeon Clan, huh… Now…
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Image Ensign Riddhe!?
Image Where are you going!?
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[Riddhe moves to the edge of the map]
Image You must have heard Marida’s voice too!
Image !
Image So please, come with us!
Image …I’m sorry.
[Riddhe retreats]
Image Riddhe…

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[Space, Space Reef]
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Image Voice, huh…

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[???]
(Flashback, so everything’s washed out in this scene)
Image Your seriousness hurts both yourself and others… You need to calm down and look around you. The world is vast… So many people are resonating with each other…
Image W-wait! I… What did… What have I done!?

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[Space, Space Reef]
Image …What kind of face should I make when we meet again? Magic is just an excuse… This was the result of my stupidity.
Image I… What have I done!? UWAAAAAAAAAA!

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[Shuttle Launch Facility, Reception Room]
Image (By the time I saw that light… Ple Twelve… You have already…)
Image What are you looking at, Alberto? Have you been contemplating your sins?
Image N-no. I…
Image Hmph… The Banshee Norn went missing in space. Considering the amount of propellant remaining, it’s likely that it will be captured or destroyed by the Vagans, since they have a base nearby.
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Image Because of your selfish actions, we lost both the mech and the doll. Do you understand that?
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Image Well, I guess we’ll just have to take the Unicorn back. Or, if another Key can point to the Box’s location, then we have no need for the mech.
Image What do you mean by that?
Image If the Key is only causing confusion…then I want it to disappear together with BX and the Sleeves.
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[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
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Image Banagher! Are you okay, Banagher!?
Image I’m safe, Audrey. Thanks to Setsuna and…thanks to Marida…
Image Banagher… Where’s Marida?
Image Captain… While protecting the Nahel Argama, Marida…
Image I see… So what I felt wasn’t just my imagination…
Image Get out of the way! Incoming!
Image Takuya?
Image Sorry, but this is the only free space we have, but it should fit just fine.
Image Eh? What are you…
Image We’ll talk later! I have to direct this.
Image Yes, this way! This way! Slowly!
[Crash]
Image That’s the Kshatriya!
Image Open the hatch!
[The hatch opens]
Image Ahhh…
Image Prin…cess…
Image Marida!!
Image Is this real? Am I dreaming?
Image There was a faint life reading. I followed it and found her safe and sound!
Image You’re alive… Marida…
Image Your face… At least let us know you’re alive, Marida!
Image Fa…ther…
Image Your light… It was that light that gave birth to me once again… Thank you…
Image I’ll listen to whatever you want later! As long as you’re alive, that’s good enough! As long as you’re by my side…
Image Princess… Marida Cruz…is back…
Image Marida, I’m so sorry! I asked you an unreasonable request…
Image It’s fine. More importantly, Princess, please keep Banagher close. Banagher…you know…
Image Yes!
Image Get out of the way! Stretcher coming through!
Image Doctor, please save Marida.
Image Let me through so I can!
[Dr. Hasan leaves with Marida]
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Image Don’t worry. It was Dr. Hasan who originally cured Marida.
Image The Federation saved her life again, huh…
Image …Captain, will you join us?
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[Nahel Argama, Briefing Room]
Image I see… So it was Marida who woke you up.
Image What woke me up wasn’t just Marida Cruz. It was everyone’s voices… Even those who are long gone. That’s why I came back.
Image Those long gone… Was he among them?
Image Yes. Neil Dylandy… Lockon, your brother was there too.
Image …Of course he was…
Image Marida Cruz’s voice was asking me to save Banagher and Zinnerman, to help the people who fought alongside her and gave her the joy of living.
Image That’s what she wanted, huh…
[Door opens]
Image Captain Otto.
Image Oh, Banagher! How are you feeling?
Image Fine. But more importantly…
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Image It’s you two…
Image Captain. Is it possible for them to fight alongside us?
Image !?
Image I’m not betraying Zeon… But I don’t feel comfortable being an adult who’s always being protected by children.
Image There are things we need to do and I think this is one of them.
Image Once the repairs are complete, feel free to use the Garencieres as a shield in case of an emergency. I have no desire to return to my unit. At the very least, I want to fight to protect that thing called hope.
Image Hope… The Unicorn, huh…
Image Marida also said she wants to fight with us.
Image Please understand her wishes.
Image Is she in any condition to fight?
Image The doctor said that as long as she doesn’t push herself too hard, she can fight.
Image Hmm…
Image Captain, what’s your response?
Image Hmm… Since the plan to work with the Sleeves failed, I suppose this is some kind of fate.
Image Then…
Image I look forward to your efforts. We’re counting on you.
Image That’s right… We can join hands.
Image Setsuna, thank you for your help in that battle.
Image I don’t need thanks. For now, this view is enough.
Image Setsuna?
Image Are you…smiling?
Image When something makes you happy, you smile.

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[Macross Quarter, Infirmary]
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(Darkened)
Image We’ve finished administering first aid.
Image He just needs rest.
Image I’m so happy I was able to meet my parents again, but this is so sad!
Image So these are the Three Sacred Treasures, eh? The armor and shield are in tatters, so they’re useless.
Image And the Sword of Flames has been stolen.
Image I think that was their goal from the start.
Image I can’t believe that the black machine that was helping us before suddenly betrayed us.
Image Maybe that Armored Soldier wasn’t even an ally to begin with.
Image Yeah… It was acting strange. It was like there was a creepy black Aura coming from it.
Image I’m sure that was there from the start. Maybe I didn’t notice it because it was helping us out.
Image So we only saw what we wanted to believe…
Image Dragon Baby was also on the battlefield. I wonder if he had something to do with this…
Image By the way, was that golden armored man who chased after him one of your comrades?
Image That’s no friend of ours. I don’t know his identity, but he’s probably from Saddrac World like us.
Image Um…
Image What’s up, Ranka? Did the examination results come back yet?
Image Yeah. Both Sheryl and I are fine. More importantly, are people from Saddrac World like you guys?
Image Not everyone, but there are many of us.
Image I saw someone like you on Second Moon…
Image What!?
Image I never spoke to him, but I heard that he’s someone who used mysterious techniques to make people feel better. He looks similar to you all. Like a Gundam…
Image Mysterious techniques… Could it be Wizard Nu!?
Image I must report this to Knight Alex!
Image Would Knight Gundam be happy to hear about this Nu guy?
Image I’m sure he will be. He’ll be able to meet up with all of his friends.
Image I’ll tell him as soon as he wakes up!
Image Well then… I’m gonna try to repair the armor and shield. It’ll be hard, but maybe I can make them even better.
Image That would be very appreciated. On behalf of Sir Knight, I would like to thank you.
Image Get well soon, Knight Gundam…
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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image So Knight Gundam won’t be able to fight for a while, huh…
Image Yeah. But I’m sure he’ll get better soon.
Image Not only Celestial Being, but Wootbit and Rody are helping to repair the Armor of Mist and the Shield of Power. I’m sure he’ll come back stronger than before.
Image That’s good and all, but that’s not the only thing that’s bothering you, is it?
Image I wonder if Ensign Riddhe will come back…
Image I wonder what he’s feeling…
Image In any case, that won’t happen anytime soon.
(Phone)
Image Why? We’re not angry at him or anything, right?
Image Even if we forgive him, he won’t forgive himself. He needs time to process his feelings.
Image I see…
[Door opens]
Image People make mistakes… But that’s why we can change.
Image Setsuna! Considering the battle just now, your body looks fine.
Image I made you worry.
Image Setsuna, what brings you to the Diva?
Image I was asked to introduce a new comrade.
Image New comrade?
Image This is the first time I’ve met you all like this.
Image Tieria!
Image I apologize for entering the AGE Device without permission.
Image I’ve heard about it, but you really are alive…
Image You know what I am, right?
Image Yeah. Kinda.
Image Then I won’t explain it again. You all come in too.
[Door opens again]
Image Wow… This place is nice. It hardly feels like an old ship.
Image Nadesico’s cafeteria looked good, but maybe it would be nice to eat here too. Well, either way, I’ll at least remember your ice cream orders.
Image It’s you guys…
Image Until now, the Garencieres team was treated as prisoners, but all of them have promised to cooperate with us.
Image Please take good care of the Garenciers’ crew and Marida.
Image That goes without saying.
Image ?
Image A handshake. Though my hands might be a little hard.
Image Oh…
Image Haha… This unit is full of eccentric characters, just like Banagher.
Image The reason you feel that way is because you’ve changed.
Image I haven’t changed. I just accepted it.
Image That’s what’s changed, Suberoa Zinnerman.
Image (Even people from Zeon who hate Earth can understand us to this extent… After all, the savior is…)
Image Setsuna, the 00 Qan[T]’s Quantum Burst still needs adjustments.
Image So I can’t use it yet?
Image It’s our trump card for dialogue. We must be careful with getting it ready.
Image Understood.
[Beeping]
Image Oh, the Captain is calling.
Image Did something happen?
Image Anyway, let’s go.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Captain, what’s this about?
Image If you’re going to call us here, then it’s something serious, right?
Image Eek!
Image Huh? Why are you so scared? Just get on with it.
Image I was the one who called you here.
(Phone)
Image What’s going on, Admiral Misumaru?
Image Right now, we’re making preparations for a major operation against the Drake-Mardoul Army. I want BX to participate in this operation.
Image We’re taking the fight to Drake?
(Phone)
Image I think it’ll be a pretty big blow.
Image Understood. Give us the rendezvous point.
Image I’ll send it now. See you later.
[He hangs up]
Image …Decode complete. It’s Moscow.
Image Moscow… Even within the AEU territory, they’re resisting Drake.
Image The front lines, huh…
Image The Goraon is ready.
(Phone)
Image As soon as all of our ships are ready, we’ll depart for Moscow on Earth!

Marida’s survival is a secret in this game. To achieve it, you have to fulfill all mandatory steps here and on Chapter 25 as well as getting at least 3/5 optional flags on Chapters 9A, 25, and 32. If you took the Olivernotes routes at the start of the game, the step on Chapter 25 where Banager fights Marida becomes mandatory. Please see the Akurasu secrets page for more details.

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Squad time! The only mandatory deployment is Shou in the Billbine. We’ve got 19 squads to sortie, which are composed of Banagher/Seric, Koji/GekiRyuJin, Youta/Ozma, Guy/Nie, SKL/Yuuki, Setsuna/Graham, Tod/Alex, J/Aisha, Leon/Sayaka, Mic/Captain, Jin/Volfogg, Gorg/Zeta, Alto/Marida, Jojo/Slarzen, Lockon/Michael, Ranvel/Obright, Akito/Akatsuki, Allelujah/Tieria, and Marvel/ZZ. Aestis are in their Air Frames. The Tactician is Ceila for a secret.

Last time, Setsuna woke up, we fought off the Sleeves, Riddhe realized how much of a loser he is, and Marida survived a fated death.

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[Federal Military Base, Briefing Room]
Image It’s been too long, Yurika.
Image Dad!?
Image You’ve grown so much…
Image Huh?
Image And not just in your chest.
Image C’mon, Dad!
Image I mean, everything about you is…
Image Um… Admiral Misumaru… I’d like to get on with the briefing…
Image Ah. *Cough*. First of all, I’d like to thank you for coming down from space.
Image Not needed. If this is a decisive battle involving Mardoul and forces from Byston Well, then we’re deeply invested.
Image But why are we retaking AEU territory now when we had no choice but to abandon it?
Image Isn’t this place where Drake and Mardoul’s support is at its strongest?
Image They were being too forceful. To be more precise, I’m referring to a man named Bishott Hatt.
Image So this is a result of everything egarding his takeover of Boston.
Image Until now, they’ve been the civilians’ saviors, protecting them from the Vagans.
Image But Bishott’s attempt to take over Union by force caused a change in perception?
Image In the first place, not everyone in AEU supported them.
Image All correct. This operation was planned so that we wouldn’t miss this momentum.
Image Admiral, what should we do?
Image I want you to lead the way on the Baltic Sea front. If we can break through that area, we can invade Poland, their home base, on two fronts.
Image However, it goes without saying that the enemy also has a considerable amount of military power.
Image Which is why BX, which is extremely powerful too, is leading the charge.
Image I know this is a lot to ask of you, but please.

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[Goraon, Hangar]
Image So this will be a showdown against Drake, Bishott, and Mardoul?
Image That is, if they’re in our way. But…
Image However, the Zeon Clan will probably show up.
Image But even though this is a decisive battle, there’s no need for Princess Elle to come all the way down here…
Image We’re sending our own soldiers into battle. Surely I should tell them directly, yes?
Image Yes. You should.
Image Mechanics, any update on Knight Gundam’s new armor?
Image We’re using materials from Aura Machines, so I think we’ll be finished earlier than expected.
Image So then…
Image I mean it’s better than before… But as you’d imagine, reforging legendary equipment is a pain in the butt.
Image Combining Knight Gundam’s regular armor, the Armor of Mists and the Shield of Power into one item…
Image It sounds amazing! What kind of armor do you think it’ll be?
Image Hehe. That’s something to look forward to once it’s finished. I’ve also incorporated some of my own ideas into the design.
Image I want it ready as soon as possible. As it is now, I won’t be able to put up a good fight.
Image You want to get back to fighting?
Image If you push yourself too hard, with your body like that, you’ll really die.
Image Of course, I have no intention of pushing myself that hard. But I am the Hero Gundam. If my life can bring peace to the world, then I have no regrets.
Image Don’t throw your life away. It would be irresponsible to die before saving the world.
Image Lady Elle…
Image What Lady Elle says is correct. Who could celebrate a victory achieved through the death of a comrade?
Image Besides, if you die in our world, the best you can hope for is a two rank promotion. It’s not worth it.
Image (Knight Gundam doesn’t have a rank… Is “Knight” a title?)
Image Thank you, Lady Elle. I need to reexamine my role as a combatant.
Image I know your resolve. That’s why I want you to fight alongside us.
Image (Lady Elle is so cool…)
Image (Yeah… Before, she was more cute than cool.)
Image You’ve changed, Lady Elle. You’ve become more dignified from when we first met.
Image That’s right. Even robots like us can sense your Aura.
Image I’ve decided that I will be a Queen, not a Princess.
Image Lady Elle…
Image In that case, I would be happy to assist you by your side, Lady Elle.
Image Tolstoy! Are you feeling better!?
Image I’m sorry for worrying you, but my wounds have completely healed. As I just said, I would like to be by your side and support you as you ascend to Queendom…
Image …I understand. I would like to ask for your support, along with Captain Abe.
Image I am honored… I humbly accept the position.
Image (Heh. Now you’re a Queen’s Knight, Lieutenant Chesilenko…)
Image Let’s go, everyone! Let’s wipe that evil Aura Power from the face of Upper Earth!

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[Former Federal Army Base, Command Room]
Image What did you just say, Sir Drake?
(Phone)
Image Did the connection cut out? I will say it again. Sir Bishott, I would like to have you lead the vanguard in the Gyre-Garing and intercept BX in the upcoming battle.
Image But then…
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Image (Rimul… When did you board the Will Wipps?)
Image Is something the matter?
Image No. It’s nothing…
Image Your hasty actions in Boston are one reason for the decline in our support base. It’s only through His Majesty’s kindness that you’ve been given this opportunity to clear your name.
Image Shot, don’t say it like that.
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Image I have high hopes that you’ll achieve great things.
Image I understand. I will lead the charge in the Gyre-Garing and defeat BX completely.
[He hangs up]
Image Are you sure, Father? That man is…
Image Punishment isn’t the only solution. There are times when those kinds of people can be used.
Image Hmm. A life that’s been pushed to its limits will surely show a strong will to live.
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Image It will be interesting to see how he turns out.
Image If he risks his life and defeats BX, then that’s that. If he dies in battle, then that’s all he’s worth.
Image We need King Bishott to take the lead in this fight. We’ll also need someone to keep an eye on him too…
Image I’ve already sent the Black Knight to reinforce his forces.
Image Then I will send Muisy too. I hope Lord Bishott likes that new Aura Converter…
Image Bishott is about to get burned like the fool he is. Fufufufu…
Image (Even though I, his own daughter, was the one who initiated it, Father has no intention of forgiving Bishott and Mother after all…)

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[Gyra-Garing, Bridge]
Image You want me to lead the vanguard!? Damn you, Drake!
Image Lord Bishott, does Drake know about us?
Image This is just like him. He knows what’s going on, but doesn’t say anything. Putting Rimul in the shot was proof.
Image At this point, I won’t turn back. If you achieve military glory, even Drake cannot act against you in front of the soldiers.
Image Yes. If I do what he can’t, he won’t be able to punish me. He won’t be able to complain.
Image However, if we lead the vanguard, the Gyre-Garing might sink.
Image Now that he knows, I can’t back down.
Image (He confuses confidence with overconfidence and is unable to see the situation from a top-down view. It’s time for him to step down…)
[Door opens]
Image You’re Bishott Hatt, right? I’ve come to give you a hand.
Image Aren’t you from Lord Mardoul’s…
Image I said I would not retreat any further. I will do whatever it takes to preserve my country. Monster of the Zeon Clan, I want you to show me your otherworldly power.
Image Bibi… To join hands with a monster… No matter what happens, don’t regret it.
Image (Hatred, delusion, conspiracy… He holds a lot of negative emotions. Once they arrive, my goal will surely be accomplished!)

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Chapter 33: AEU Front

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Image Dame Muisy and Sir Black Knight, thank you for your assistance on this front.
Image I’m simply following Lord Shot’s orders. However, since I’m on the battlefield, I’ll perform to my full potential.
Image My Lord and Lord Mardoul are also watching this battle. I wish you luck, Sir Bishott.
Image I’m also the King of a country. Let’s win this battle and display our dominance!
Image (Yes. I won’t die in a place like this! That’s why I’m using that monster’s soldiers!)
Image (Seriously now… What Bishott is doing is infuriating. If only I were younger… If necessary, I’ll escape alone.)

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Select your battleships (Diva, Quarter, Nadesico) and your Tactician (Ceila).

SECRET ALERT
Neo Byston Well Optional #4
Set the Tactician to Ceila.


Image Aura Battlers, Armored Soldiers, and even Zeon Clan monsters…
Image It seems Bishott Hatt is no longer concerned with appearances.
Image Come out, Shou Zama!
Image Shou! This Aura… The Black Knight is here too!
Image I know! I’ll take him on!

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Image All units, follow Shou!
Image This time, we’ll be fighting at sea! Please take that into consideration when organizing your forces!

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Deploy the troops.

Image Everyone… I’m counting on you…
Image If we win this battle, we can get Drake to lose his base and prevent hatred from spreading through war!
Image Conversely, if we’re defeated here, it will only bolster the enemy’s momentum. If that were to happen, not only would all of AEU be enveloped in an evil Aura, but all of Upper Earth too. We must stop that at all costs!

First up, a new unit that I’m not deploying in this battle.

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[Garencieres]
Probably the worst battleship in the game, or at the very least, it’s my least favorite. It has a single attack, no barriers, and only two pilots. Its best utility use is that it has a resupply module, much like how the Ptolemy has a repair module.

Also it’s worth noting that, if you saved Tolstoy by recruiting Tod, he will join the Goraon as a sub-pilot. The more the merrier.

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The current objective is to shoot down the Gyre-Garing. Be careful of all the water terrain on this map, as it will not only hamper your grounded units’ movement, but can and will make your own attacks a lot weaker.

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The other bosses for this part are two Garabas piloted by the Black Knight and Zet, and a Zwarth piloted by Muisy. The Black Knight in particular will retreat if the Gyre-Garing is shot down first, so make sure you defeat him.

SECRET ALERT
Neo Byston Well Mandatory #2
Defeat the Black Knight’s Garaba with Shou.


Let’s get into boss dialogues! First up is the Black Knight.

Image This is the first time I’ve seen that Aura Machine! Shot must have just built it!
Image Zet says that this is the strongest Aura Fighter! This is the Garaba! Shou, your Billbine is no match for it! That means there’s no way I can lose!
Image The Black Knight is so confident in that Aura Machine! However!

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Image Ugh… Damn you Shou Zama… I will be victorious…
Image Otherwise, why else would I throw away my name and face!?

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Image Shou! The Black Knight’s Aura Machine sank!
Image He can’t fight anymore! We need to focus on Bishott!

Next up is Zet Light.

Image Shou! The guy piloting that one is Zet!
Image He builds Aura Machines and now he fights on the battlefield like that! How much do you want to escalate the fighting!?
Image That’s right! I’m the one who builds Aura Machines! And yet I have to fight too! Dammit! You must be gloating, Shot!

Image Tod Guinness! I’ll capture you and learn the secrets of Hyperization!
Image I don’t mind you being so enthusiastic about your research, but it’s a different matter when the research subject is myself! If you want to know about Hyperization so badly, then you’ll just have to pull it off yourself!

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Image Impossible! To be defeated in a place like this… You’ve got to be kidding me! It was me! The one who developed Aura Machines was meeeeeeeeeeee!
[Zet dies in an explosion]
Image Zet Light…
Image If he wasn’t summoned to Byston Well, he wouldn’t have met such an end…
Image We had a bond as men from Union. I’ll at least pray for your soul to rest in peace, Zet Light.

Next is Muisy.

Image Muisy Po! It seems Shot still hasn’t come out to the battlefield yet!
Image Just think about it! Lord Shot doesn’t have time to deal with you guys!
Image How dare you, an engineer, say something like that! You’re nothing more than Drake’s lackey!

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Image Ugh… Just as Lord Shot said, the atmosphere on this battlefield no longer belongs to our army. I must retreat and return to Lord Shot’s side!

And finally, Bishott.

Image You’re being used as a decoy by Drake and Mardoul, Bishott!
Image Lord Drake entrusted me with this place because he trusts me. Don’t get the wrong idea.
Image You’re so slick. That can’t be true, considering your blunder at Union.
Image You’re just trying to save face! Don’t you realize how stupid you look, Bishott Hatt!?

(This one is with Ceila or Elle)
Image This is the end, Bishott. You’re the King of a country too. You should know when to give up.
Image Silence! If I sink the Goraon and Gran Garan, even Drake will have no choice but to acknowledge my talent!
Image Who would recognize a King who yells like that as talented!? Bishott Hatt, King of Ku, Ceila Lapana, Queen of Na, and Elle Hamm, Queen of Rau will defeat you!

Image It’s been a while, Bishott. This is normal on a battlefield, so don’t take it personally.
Image Damn you… Why do all Aura Battlers betray me!? But you’ve lost your Hyper powers! I should be able to take down a single Aura Machine! Fall! Fall already!
Image You never considered that I’ve learned how to control Hyperization!? You’re the one who’s going to fall, Bishott!

Image Fufu… What do you think? You’re warriors seeking war, aren’t you? Why don’t you use your abilities under me?
Image Nah. Peacetime is one thing, but coming from a man cornered at the water’s edge is just embarrassing.
Image What!?
Image You can find your own battlefield! I don’t need your power, Bishott!

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Image Lord Bishott! The Gyre-Garing can’t take any more! Please run away!
Image I don’t intend to survive like a coward. At the very least, I will die with honor as a King. Luuza, escape by yourself.
Image Huh!? Where’s Lady Luuza!?
Image I don’t know! Your Majestyyyyyyyyyy!!

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Image The Gyre-Garing has fallen, huh…
Image Something came out!
Image They don’t look like they want to fight. Is it an evacuee from the Gyre-Garing?

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Image Even though Bishott was killed in battle, if I return to Drake, I’ll be executed. In that case, I’ll try to curry favor with Mardoul!

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Image W-what’s happening!?
Image There’s a problem with the Aura Converter! Output is dropping! It’s no use! I can’t maintain altitude!

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Image Impossible! I am… I am Luuza Luft! How could this happen to me!?

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Image Oh no, it crashed.
Image …Shou, can you feel it?
Image Yes. Luuza Luft is dead.
Image That harpy was the one who ignited Drake’s ambitions… The root cause of the war in Byston Well has been defeated, huh…
Image But Drake still remains. Unless we defeat him, the hatred of Aura Machines will only continue to spread.
Image Now that we’ve sunk their flagship, we’ve practically won this battle! Everyone, use this momentum!

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[Baltic Sea, Underwater]
Image Ugh… The cockpit is flooding… Grrrr… Is this the end? Continuing to lose to Shou Zama… Abandoning the name Burn Burnings… DAMMMIIIIIIIIIT!
Image Power… Do you desire power?
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image Do you want the power to defeat the person you despise?
Image I need it! I need the power to kill Shou Zama! I would give Chaos every last bit of my body and soul to obtain that power!
Image Then unleash that grudge upon the world!

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Image What’s that!?

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Image Hahahaha! I’ve finally gotten it! The ultimate power to clear my grudge! The Aura Machine, “Zwauth”!
Image The Black Knight!?
Image Why is he inside the Evil Armored Soldier!?
Image What a strong Aura of hatred!
Image But that grudge isn’t from him…
Image This feeling… It’s more like it’s seeping out of within the machine itself!
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(Normal)
[A flash of light]
Image That’s the stolen Sword of Flames!
Image Finally… The time has finally come!
Image Dragon Baby!?
Image Father, I’ve finally pulled it all together. Your magical power is sealed within the Sword of Flames. And then I was born from the power within the sword… No. I am Father’s reincarnated body!
Image Dragon Baby is actually Black Dragon!?
Image …Well done…
Image The Evil Armored Soldier just spoke!
Image That voice… Could it be the man inside of that Armored Soldier is…
Image Now my soul will be reborn… I will cast away this false body… To my true body… Black Dragon!!

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(Neo Black Dragon. SD Gundam. CV: Koji Yokoi)
Image W-who is that?
Image Satan Gundam…
Image I was once called by that name…
Image You’re still alive!
Image I’m not done yet!
Image You’re the one who gave me this power, huh…

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Image It seems you’ve been resurrected, Black Dragon. But now that you’ve returned from the dead, should we instead call you Neo Black Dragon?
Image It seems you noticed that Dragon Baby was working to revive me.
Image W-what’s going on!?
Image Knight Gundam, the reason why I allowed you to gather the Three Sacred Treasures was to steal the Sword of Flames.
Image What!?
Image So the reason why the Evil Armored Soldier was helping us before was…
Image To prevent Knight Gundam from being defeated before he got the Sword of Flames!
Image Tch. We fell for their plan.
Image My god…
Image Now then… While I wish to exact my revenge on Knight Gundam right away, my body is brand new, so I need to get used to it first!
Image Shou Zama! I will kill you with the power of this grudge!!
Image Everyone, let’s do it!
Image Satan…Gundam…!!

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Introducing Neo Black Dragon, formerly Satan Gundam. He’s got a barrier that reduces all damage by 1500 and both HP and EN regeneration. When it’s time to take him down, make sure to do so in a single turn with as many powerful attacks as possible. His Prevail skill will make him take even less damage as his HP gets lower.

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We’ve also got the Black Knight in the Zwauth. It behaves like all other Aura Battlers, just a lot stronger and more agile. Make sure to use Aim to assure your attacks hit and try to outrange him.

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Knight Zenon Mantha is here too. He spawns underwater, which makes it difficult to hit him with most attacks. Be careful with your attack selection or try to lure him onto land by moving everyone away.

SECRET ALERT
Neo Byston Well Mandatory #3
Defeat the Black Knight’s Zwauth with Shou.


Before I get into the boss dialogues, an event happens when either two turns have passed, there are a certain number of enemies remaining, or either Zwauth or Neo Black Dragon’s HP drops to 40% (23,560 or 32,360). If that last one is the trigger, that boss will regain full HP.

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Image My goal is to destroy Knight Gundam! Stay out of the way, weaklings! Sword of Flames! Let me use your magical power!

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Image Gaaaaaaah!
Image Everyone!
Image What’s wrong, Knight Gundam? Come out now or your comrades will perish!

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Image Guuuuuh… Don’t do it, Knight Gundam!
Image Grrr. Satan Gundam!
Image But if this keeps up, we’ll be defeated!
Image I don’t want to be killed by a monster, Shou!
Image You won’t have to worry about that, Shou Zama! I won’t let you be killed by a monster like that!

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Image Zama!
Image Gah…
Image I never thought that power, once obtained, could be so overwhelming. The least I can do for you is to kill you painlessly!
Image Dammit…
Image SHOU!
Image HAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

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Image Kuh… Namu Amida Butsu…
(TL Note: A buddhist prayer.)
[A flash of red light]

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Image Gah!
Image K-Knight Gundam!?
Image GAAAAAAAAAH!

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Image Guh!
Image Haa… Haa… Ugh…
[Knight Gundam collapses]
Image Knight Gundam, why!?
Image My friend…was about to get killed…right in front of me… I can’t just let that happen…
Image Gundam…
Image Hehehe… What a pathetic sight, Knight Gundam.

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Image Run, Knight Gundam!
Image The Sword of Flames became my body, and the Armor of Mist and Shield of Power were shattered! You have lost the Three Sacred Treasures, so there’s nothing left to protect you!!
Image Whether or not I have the Three Sacred Treasures…doesn’t matter… That’s what I… What I learned from the Gundam pilots of this world!
Image Gundam!
Image Foolishness! You will die here before your dreams are fulfilled, Knight Gundam!
Image I won’t die… I will continue to fight until peace is restored to this world… I am the Hero Gundam that protects people’s lives!!

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Image T-this light! What the hell is going on!?
Image What is this power!?

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Super Robot Wars BX - Daikessen
Image T-this armor…
(Versal Knight Gundam. SD Gundam. CV: Yasunori Matsumoto)
(TL Note: He’s also referred to as Vassal Knight Gundam in English communities due to a potential mistranslation.)
Image Uribatake, what’s that!?
Image Isn’t that the armor we just reforged!? What’s it doing all the way over there!?
Image The Three Sacred Treasures have responded to your heart, Sir Knight.
Image That appearance… It’s that of a Versal Knight…
Image Knight Alex?
Image The King of Lacroa once spoke of it. As befitting their name, Versal Knights are the highest ranking knights in Saddrac World. They’re known for their kindness, strength, and nobility. Sir Knight is now one of them!
Image Versal Knight Gundam…
Image Hehe… HAHAHAHAHAHA! I can feel it, Knight Gundam! Your power is rising!
Image Let’s go, Satan Gundam… No, Neo Black Dragon!

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Image Guuuuuh!

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Image A power comparable to the revived Black Dragon!?
Image This is it! You’re truly worthy of being my nemesis!!
Image Neo Black Dragon! With this power, I will defeat you!
Image That man… Where did he get that kind of power…
Image You won’t understand, Black Knight. You’re too consumed by hatred!
Image Shou Zama, you’re still…
Image Zama, can you still fight!?
Image Of course… They call me an Aura Battler… I need to show them what that means!
Image Shou!
Image Everyone, let’s go! We will seize victory in this battle!!

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[Versal Knight Gundam]
An increase of stats and attack power from his previous form. He also has a much higher HP and MP regen. The downside is that he lost firepower due to losing his finisher. Still, Versal Knight Gundam is an amazing unit.

Image The feelings of those who reforged my armor gives me even more power! The Three Sacred Treasures have been reborn! I will charge into the battlefield with their feelings in mind!

Same as before, kill everyone. I hope that Neo Black Dragon and Black Knight moving positions didn’t mess up any formations or anything.

SECRET ALERT
Dragon Baby Mandatory #3
Have Versal Knight Gundam attack Neo Black Dragon.


Since Versal Knight Gundam has dialogue whenever he attacks that gets priority over boss dialogue, make sure he attacks NBD twice. The flag only trips when the boss dialogue between them triggers.

Speaking of which, let’s get into the boss dialogues. First up is Knight Zenon Mantha.

Image Even without the Sword of Flames, that really is the Three Sacred Treasures. I never imagined they would be able to produce such a miracle.
Image This was no miracle. This was the result of my comrades’ efforts! Behold, Zeon Clan! What will happen from now on will be a true miracle!

Image The Argus Knights, after being scattered in this world, are reuniting. We must stroke before the last one rejoins them!
Image We will reunite with Nu and return to Saddrac World! Of course, that will be after we’ve driven the Zeon Clan out of this world!

Image This battle marks the end of Mardoul’s ambitions! And it makes the end for you, Zenon Mantha!
Image That spirit… Just as Mardoul said, you’ve become aware of your position as royalty. How interesting. I, Knight Zenon Mantha, look forward to a duel with you, Jordy Vorder!

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Image Guh… Versal Knight Gundam… You’re a nuisance for the world Lord Siegzeon is trying to create! I vow on my sword that the next time we meet, I will defeat you!

Next up is the Black Knight in the Zwauth.

Image You’re piloting something you don’t even understand! Black Knight, you’re just being used for your hatred!
Image No! I’m not being used, I’m letting it use me! This Aura Machine has become a part of me! It’s over for you!
Image What the Black Knight is saying is probably true! I can feel it!
Image The Zwauth… What is that Aura Machine!?

(This one is with Marvel, Nie, or Keen)
Image Ugh… What am I feeling from the Black Knight’s aura?
Image Hahaha… Are you not coming at me? Or are you unable to? I wonder which it is…
Image You’re making fun of us!
Image Don’t get careless, Keen! This isn’t the same Black Knight we’ve fought before! Let’s fight him together!

(This one is with Elle or Ceila)
Image You wield evil Aura power! Your Aura will make the Aura of hatred that’s lingering on Upper Earth eternal!
Image You’re all talk, Elle! There’s no way I’ll fall to the Aura power of a single woman!
Image You underestimate women, Black Knight! The Gran Garan and Goraon will destroy your Aura of hatred! Now fall!

Image As tribute to Bishott, I will kill you, Tod!
Image Don’t pilot something like that and say such noble things… I won’t give my life to just anyone!

Image Stop fighting in that Armored Soldier! Anything that housed Black Dragon is evil!
Image I’ve already said that I don’t mind offering my soul to Chaos! Even if he is the Demon Lord, it’s the same thing!
Image You’re human! Don’t fall into the path of evil! I’ll destroy that Armored Soldier!

Image I thought you’d be crying like a pathetic mess after your constant losses… But now you’ve become an opponent worth defeating!
Image Before this evil-filled Zwauth, even a Majin is no match for me!
Image You’re fighting at the expense of others. If you lose like this, you’ll no longer be able to live in this world.

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Image My Zwauth can still fight! It feeds off of my Aura!
Image Guh!
Image Black Knight!?
Image Hahaha… Feeding off my Aura is the same as sucking the life right out of me… I will continue to give you my life… And next time, I’ll give you Shou Zama’s!
[Black Knight retreats]
Image What’s the point of living a life of hatred, even at the expense of your life… Black Knight…

And finally, Neo Black Dragon.

Image Neo Black Dragon… What happened to Dragon Baby?
Image He was my reincarnated body. Now that I, my true self, has been resurrected, his temporary existence will disappear.
Image You feel no emotion at all… He loved you as a father and sacrificed himself for your resurrection… You are evil incarnate! I, Knight Gundam, will defeat you once more!
(TL Note: This is the conversation you need to trigger for the secret.)

Image Satan Gundam… I heard that Sir Knight defeated you in a climatic battle, but I never thought that you would be resurrected…
Image As long as Knight Gundam lives, I will keep reviving. From the looks of it, you are also of the Gundam Tribe. I’ll destroy you first before I move onto Knight Gundam!

(This one is with either Fencer Zeta or Warrior ZZ)
Image Hahaha… I knew it at a glance. Your power pales in comparison to Knight Gundam. You are no match for me.
Image Strength, technique, magic… He is probably superior in every way. And we’re still missing Nu…
Image But we won’t give up on victory! It’s not just me and Zeta here! If we combine our powers with all of our allies, we will surely be able to defeat him!

Image Shou! He’s too dangerous! Way too dangerous!
Image I know he’s not normal… But if we don’t do anything, he’ll get killed!
Image You’re approaching me? If you just stayed quiet, I would have killed you painlessly.

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Image Gorg knows that Neo Black Dragon is super dangerous!
Image Hehehe. That one looks like it’ll put up more of a fight than Mud Golems. Don’t surrender too quickly!

Image Everything he’s done to help up was just a lie so he could get resurrected!
Image He’s creepy, but we trusted him!
Image We were fools to trust him! We’ll never forgive him!
Image Hehehe. I can feel your anger! Bring your anger upon me! I will devour you whole!

Image Come at me! You must be pretty confident in your strength!
Image If you want it, then I’ll show you the power of one of this world’s heroes! Let’s go, Neo Black Dragon!

Image If you stand in my way, I will kill you! I won’t allow the weak to ever enter my sight!
Image Whoa! That’s threatening. Jojo, what’s the plan?
Image Take a wild guess! Galient and I aren’t going to be intimidated by words like that!

Image You’re both Gundams, so why are you trying to kill Knight Gundam!?
Image The name Satan Gundam is nothing more than a name I chose on a whim. It has nothing to do with me!
Image You’re a monster who pretends to be a Gundam! I won’t let you get close to Knight Gundam!

Image He’s after Knight Gundam! I can’t just ignore someone that dangerous!
Image This world has a lot of Gundams. How unpleasant.

Image I still have a long way to go! I can’t even see through the hearts of those with ulterior motives!
Image You fool! It’s a million years too early for a mere human to try and gauge my heart.

Image You seem confident in your speed compared to the others, but it’s no use against the Sword of Flames!
Image Aisha worked tirelessly to prepare this YF-30! If I get shot down, I won’t be able to face her!

Image …I don’t like you.
Image What?
Image The power within you irritates my heart! Begone!
Image Mazinger’s power!? Are you talking about Zeus’ Photon Power!?

Image Hmph. This looks fun…
Image Fun?
Image Yeah! I wonder how many times we get to kill him before he stops reviving!
Image HAHAHAHAHAHA! Go ahead and try it! You don’t have enough lives to find out!

Image My power has been fully restored! Let me use you to see how powerful I am!
Image He may look like a villain, but he’s the father Dragon Baby tried to revive… Dammit. I was thinking of something unnecessary! I have to defeat him!

Image I see… So he was once the Demon King of the Zeon Clan. The leader of monsters.
Image Yes! Knight Gundam told me that before!
Image A hero and a Demon King… I don’t want to interfere in the Gundam Tribe’s battle, but he’s getting in everyone’s way!
Image No one can intervene in the battle between me and Knight Gundam! I’ll show you the difference in our abilities!

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Image The magic of the Sword of Flames… It seems I haven’t gotten used to it yet…
Image Neo Black Dragon! No matter how many times you revive, you will always be defeated by justice!
Image As always, your speeches make me cringe. Versal Knight Gundam, I will kill you! Until then, I won’t allow anyone to kill me!!
[Neo Black Dragon retreats]
Image He ran away!
Image The Zeon Clan’s evil dragon… A terrifying enemy has returned…

The map ends when all enemies have been defeated.

Image The enemy forces have gone silent!
Image With this, we have accomplished our mission. Now it’s up for the other units to act.
Image Everyone, great job. We’ll end in the next wave of troops and take back AEU from them in one fell swoop!
(Phone)
Image Waha! This will be the end of our fight against Drake and Mardoul!
Image Everyone worked hard! It’ll really be over!
Image (...I sure hope so, but I don’t think Mardoul will take this lying down. I hope this is a needless worry…)

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[Former Federal Army Base, Command Room]
Image The Gyre-Garing has sunk and it seems neither King Bishott nor any of his crew survived.
Image I see…
Image (Mother is dead…)
Image This battle was not one that we could have won. It’s just as you anticipated. King Bishott was unlucky.
Image …Father, our defeat is inevitable. We must stop this.
Image No.
Image Why? Do you say that because Lord Mardoul is here?
Image The power of Aura Machines in Upper Earth is too great. We have become beings who must be purged.
Image Father…
Image I think I have an eye for this world. However, I will allow myself to settle this personally.
Image (Fufu. This guy really does have an immense fighting spirit. It would be a shame to lose it on this planet or another world…)
Image With all due respect, Your Majesty. I think we should withdraw…
Image Shot. Are you saying the same thing as Rimul?
Image No, quite the opposite. This is to ensure your path to domination is not interrupted.
Image What do you mean, Shot?
Image I’ve been in secret talks with Chairman Roy of GAIL. If Your Majesty wishes, we can lay low with them.
Image Now is the time to lie low, huh… Very well… I’ll leave negotiations to you.
Image Sir.
Image …It’s a pity, King Drake. It seems that this is the end of our alliance.
Image Are you going to work with those monsters?
Image We can’t end things here either. What I seek is only at the end of their path.
Image Next time we meet, we may be enemies.
Image Mmm. That doesn’t sound that bad to me. Farewell, noble overlord of a different world.

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image Drake and Mardoul are gone?
(Phone)
Image Yes. It seems they fled somewhere. The army has yet to find them.
(Phone)
Image If they used Zeonic magic, it’ll be difficult to find any clues…
(Phone)
Image Anything is possible with Saddrac World magic!
Image But they’ve lost their base in AEU. Both Mardoul and Drake are unlikely to make any major moves for a while.
Image Since the fight at Rostroulan, the Vagans have been gradually withdrawing their forces from Earth.
Image Maybe the Earth is slowly becoming more peaceful?
Image I’m not optimistic, but I hope things are heading in that direction.
Image …Admiral Misumaru, how is Algreus doing?
Image We’re doing everything we can to have him return to his position as commander-in-chief, but…
Image With the Vist Foundation involved, it’s going to be difficult.
(Phone)
Image No matter how peaceful the Earth may be, as long as the Federation remains corrupt, true peace will never come.
Image There’s no point in worrying about the future! For now, let’s simply celebrate AEU's liberation!

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[Goraon, Hangar]
Image The damage to Billbine is quite severe.
Image It’s been beaten up once more. Are you really going to fix it again?
Image Unlike when we got to Upper Earth, the Converter isn’t broken. We’ll just need to patch up the exterior.
Image Hey, Shou! Once the repairs are done, let me repaint the Billbine to a strong looking color scheme!
Image …Do whatever you want.
Image Your mind is elsewhere. Are you worried about the Black Knight?
Image The Aura Machine he was piloting isn’t normal. Something inside me trembles at his evil demeanor. I’m worried about the next time we fight.
Image Shou…
Image It’s a machine that the evil soul of Neo Black Dragon possessed. It’s no wonder you feel that way.
Image “Zwauth”... What we thought was an Armored Soldier was actually an Aura Battler.
Image On top of that, the soul of a Zeon Clan monster possessed the robot and was controlling it…
Image The Demon Lord Black Dragon… I heard that you defeated him before, Sir Knight… Sorry, Sir Versal Knight.
Image Based on what Dragon Baby said, it seems he survived by dividing his soul, body, and magic.
Image Living in pieces, just like Falsaber…
Image Yeah…
Image His resurrection has only reinforced the Zeon Clan. Things have become more troublesome.
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Image Everyone’s so depressed! Who cares about Zwauth or Neo Black Dragon or whatever!? Have you forgotten that Knight Gundam has gotten even cooler and stronger!?
Image I have?
Image Heh. He’s right. Versal Knight Gundam, you truly put on a performance worthy of the highest ranking knight in all of Saddrac World.
Image Please stop. For someone like me, who had no memories other than my name, to receive the title of Versal Knight…
Image Does that matter? The King of your country said so.
Image But anything is possible in a fantasy world, like being able to summon armor with a little willpower.
Image The Three Sacred Treasures’ stone tablet was even inside of everyone’s Gundams!
Image Hahaha… My Gundam is broken though…
Image Kio! I’m sorry, I completely forgot…
Image Jin! Your report card said you should pay more attention to your friends!
Image What my report card said doesn’t matter right now!
Image You don’t have to worry about me. Because my Gundam…
[Door opens]
Image Oh, there you all are!
Image What’s up, Tsutomu? You seem like you’re in a good mood.
Image Actually, I just got some good news from the JDF Chief!
Image What good news?
Image We’ve found a way to stop the Jaaku Empire once and for all!
Image What!?
Image It’s called the Akudama Detector! Now we can stop Jaaku Beasts from emerging!

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Before I forget, Billbine is now in its Night Combat colors. This very slightly increases its mobility, but doesn’t touch HP, EN, or weapon power.

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Squad time! Mandatory deployments this time are Raijin-Oh and Bakuryu Dragon. We’ve got 18 deployment slots of Shou/Tod, Banagher/Seric, Koji/Sayaka, Youta/Yuuki, Guy/Nie, SKL/Ozma, Setsuna/Graham, Vassal/Alex, J/Aisha, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Mic/Captain, Allelujah/Volfogg, Gorg/Zeta, Alto/Marida, Jojo/Slarzen, Lockon/Michael, Ranvel/Obright, and Akito/Akatsuki. I tried to mix up some of the usual pairs. The Tactician for today is Maria for a secret. Aestis are in their Air Frames.

Last time, we killed Bishott and Neo Black Dragon was resurrected.

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[JDF Base, Hangar]
Image (We came to the JDF base after receiving a call from the JDF General. There, he showed us something rather strange. It was a weapon called an Akudama. The Jaaku Empire uses these to create Jaaku Beasts.)
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Image It’s kinda gross…
Image So, what do you all think? We used this Akudama detection device we developed to gather these from all around the world!
Image Oh? It looks like data on GGG’s Z Sensor and the Earth Defense Class’ research were put to good use.
Image Yes! Now there won’t be any more Jaaku Beast appearances on the planet!
Image Do these things really make Jaaku Beasts?
Image About that… I can’t explain it verbally, so please take a look at this printout.
Image Can’t explain it verbally? Can’t you just read the paper?
Image (Hmm… It reacts to the word “nuisance” and transforms into an appropriate Jaaku Beast…)
(TL Note: Remember, Jaaku Beasts are created from everyday annoyances. For example, the Exhausts we’ve been fighting all game were created from someone complaining about car pollution.)
Image I see. Reacting to specific words… That’s amazing.
Image It’s similar to Zonder Metal, which reacts to negative human emotions and transforms the host into a giant robot.
Image Huh… So it’s these balls are the culprits? What a nuis--
Image Jin, don’t say that!
Image Gah!
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Image Phew… That was a close one…
Image Jin, be careful! We don’t want a Jaaku Beast to form!
Image I can’t believe these dangerous things were scattered all over the world…
Image It’s frustrating, but this is a great achievement for the JDF.
Image But how did you get information about the Jaaku Empire’s trump card?
Image Mmm… To tell you the truth, we received a tip from Jin Hinata’s parents.
Image My parents!? How would they…
Image I can’t believe this is true, but apparently, they overheard it from a Fifth Dimensional being who came to your parents’ store to work part-time.
Image A Fifth Dimensioner? So one of the Jaaku Empire’s minions?
Image I don’t know if all Fifth Dimensioners are like that, but at least this one was.
Image Don’t make it sound more confusing! That guy’s the one making Jaaku Beasts, right?
Image There’s no way he’s a good person!
Image Everyone, just hold it. Why is a Fifth Dimensioner working part-time at Jin’s store?
Image I don’t know. They probably have a lot going on…
Image What could they possibly have going on?
Image So, where is this Fifth Dimensioner now?
Image He escaped during a fight against a Jaaku Beast. But now I can show this to you kids! This Raijin-Oh Mk2 we created is strong enough to defeat Jaaku Beasts!
Image Is the Raijin-Oh Mk2 that shoddy robot we saw in the warehouse earlier?
Image Is that really strong enough to beat Jaaku Beasts?
Image The punchline is that it was defeated quickly and then the army swooped in, right?
Image What are you saying!? That’s not true at all! We…
Image General! Getting back on topic, please tell us more about the Fifth Dimensioner first! What were they like?
Image Hmm. Lemme see…

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[Jaaku Fortress, Surface]
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Image (Dragon Baby… Why did he do that?)
Image Taida…
Image (I don’t know if I would sacrifice myself to resurrect my own father…)
Image TAIDA! Are you even listening!?
Image L-Lord Belzeb!?
Image Oh, now you’re awake. You’ve just been spacing out for a while now! That’s why you carelessly leaked information about the Akudama to the Earthlings!
Image That’s…
Image That would normally be worth banishment, but I gave you another chance and you’re still like this! I can’t take it anymore! You have no right to call yourself a man of the Fifth Dimension!
Image You don’t have to go that far…
Image Silence! I’ve had enough of you! I never want to see your face again! Go do whatever you want!
Image No way… Everything I do is for Lord Belzeb… Lord Belzeb… Lord Belzeb… I HATE YOOOOOOOOU!
[Taida vanishes like a Fifth Dimensioner. Watch the show.]
Image You fool…
Image Are you sure you didn’t go too far?
Image He lacks awareness as a Fifth Dimensional being.
Image But you hurt him. I hope he doesn’t do something stupid like the other day…

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[JDF Base Area, City]
Image What do you think, Jin? Did your dad tell you about that Fifth Dimensioner?
Image He told me, but…
Image Is something the matter?
Image He’s different from what I imagined… It’s so strange. He’s friendly and hardworking, and even Dad yelled that he’s not a bad person.
Image From what I’ve heard, he doesn’t seem like a villain plotting to take over the world.
Image Maybe there are many different types of people in the Fifth Dimension, each with their own position. Just like us…
Image But in the end, they’re the ones who’re attacking us, right?
Image Just because they’re enemies doesn’t mean they’re bad people.
Image Until now, everyone thought the Jaaku Empire was just a bunch of monsters like in the movies, right?
Image It’s similar to how our Fleet perceived the Vajra when we first started fighting…
Image There are differences in whether we can communicate with each other or not, but is it really that big of a deal? Regardless, finding out the enemy is a good person makes it hard to fight them.
Image Kio has been struggling with that ever since he found out about the Vagans…
Image You got that right…
Image Wendy, how’s Kio holding up?
Image I don’t know… We haven’t been able to talk much lately. He’s often lost in thought, and even when I talk to him, he’s not really paying attention.
Image I think he’s searching inside himself for what he wants to do now.
Image With his Gundam totaled, it’ll be more difficult for him to find an answer.
Image He should take a break and stretch his wings. But now’s not the time for that. After all, his Gundam is…
Image S-stoooop!
(???. Darkened)
Image Wait! I won’t let a Fifth Dimensioner escape!
(Police Officer)
Image A Fifth Dimensioner!?
Image Jin, over there!
Image Help me, please!!
(Back to normal)
Image I-it’s you!

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[Nadesico, Minato’s Room]
Image Ufufu… I finally managed to sneak into that woman’s room… I never expected to be caught up in a dispute between Earthlings the moment I infiltrated this ship, but I guess their guard is down right now…
(???. Darkened)
[Door opens]
Image Phew. I know I don’t have to do that much, but steering the Nadesico is hard work…

Image She’s here! Now to wait until she starts relaxing!
[Jumps out of the closet]
Image Haruka Minato!! For the crime of deceiving my brother, you will pay with your body!
(No longer darkened)
[Stomach growls]
Image Ugh!?
[Yukina collapses]
Image Hey! Are you alright!?
Image I’m so hungry…
[She passes out and wakes up sometime later]
Image Ugh… Where…
Image Are you awake, Yukina Shiratori?
Image Haruka Minato! How do you know my name!?
(Name back to normal)
Image Your brother told me all about you back on Second Moon.
Image (Bro, you even talked about me to this Earth woman!?)
Image Don’t be so cautious. I haven’t told anyone that you infiltrated the Nadesico. Here, eat this.
Image A rice ball…
Image You haven’t eaten in days, haven’t you? That’s not good for a growing young girl.
Image You’re not just trying to fool my brother, but me too!?
Image I’m not trying to trick you. If I was, we’d already be in a serious relationship. An adult one, you see?
Image How filthy!
Image Oh dear. How can I make you believe me?
Image Tell me something good about Bro!
Image Hmm… Well he does have a sister like you.
Image Don’t mess with me!
Image I’m not. After all, you came all this way to protect him, right? I think that’s amazing.
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Image I’m happy I got to meet you. So please, don’t use this.
Image That’s my pouch!
Image Were you trying to kill me with a bomb?
Image Mmm…
Image You shouldn’t be prepared to commit suicide. Your brother would be seriously sad.
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Image Um… Can I call you Sis?
(TL Note: Onee-chan.)
Image Eh? What?
Image Um…

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image What’s that?
Image It’s for you, Kio.
Image Did all you kids come to look too?
Image Yeah. I was getting curious.
Image Is that a retrofit for the AGE-3? No. It’s a new Gundam built from scratch…
Image Correct. It’s a new mobile suit built by the AGE System based on combat data gathered from the Mars Sphere. Its lighter weight enhances its mobility, and it’s equipped with “C-Funnels”, small mobile blades that’s only usable by X-Rounders.
Image Funnels exclusive to X-Rounders…
Image This is the latest Gundam, the AGE-FX!
Image AGE-FX…
Image FX stands for Follow X-Rounder. It means that it’ll be able to keep up with X-Rounders.
Image We’re still in the final stages of making adjustments, but you can expect unprecedented performance.
Image Is that so…
Image What’s wrong, Kio? Even though you’re getting a new Gundam you don’t look very happy.
Image I just don’t know what to do…
Image What do you mean?
Image If I get in this, I’ll be rejoining the war, but I don’t want to fight the Vagans anymore…
Image Hey, Kio, it’s gonna be…
Image I know you’ll say it’s fine, but having had people I care about die, I don’t want to see anyone go through the same thing.
Image (Perhaps life on Second Moon has given Kio some doubts… I mean, he is still a child after all…)
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Image Worrying is not a sin, Kio.
Image O-Obright!?
Image Your father too had worries and lost his way in the midst of battle. And yet, he eventually found an answer. You must find your own path. That is the duty of the survivors.
[Obright walks off]
Image Obright…
Image I’m not so good at things like this, but Bruvictor and I were enemies at first. Before we knew it, we were fighting together like this.
Image That’s because someone showed me the path of “fighting together”.
Image Yeah yeah.
Image From what I’ve heard, even Alto struggled with fighting the Vajra.
Image You did?
Image We realized that Vajra have hearts, but at the time, we didn’t have a way we could communicate with them. The fighting couldn’t be avoided. I was losing heart… What should I think and fight for? I feared I wouldn’t have found an answer.
Image An answer… My own path…
Image Hmm? Isn’t that Jin and the other kids over there?
Image Eh?

Image Hey… If you talk loudly, they’ll notice!
Image I know that…
Image Anyway, we need to go fast!
[They run off]
Image Why are they sneaking around?

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[Diva, Private Room]
Image We managed to avoid being noticed…
Image But why my room!? It’s not even that big!
Image Because your room was the closest…
Image Sorry for the inconvenience…
Image But was this really a good idea? We ended up bringing a Fifth Dimensioner here with us.
Image Jin said he wanted to run, so it just ended up like this…
Image I think we should report this to the Captains.
Image Hold it! There’s no need to rush!
Image We don’t know anything about the Fifth Dimension or its people…
Image Yeah… I think we should hear him out first before we report it.
Image If you say so…
Image Can you talk to us? Why were you in contact with Earthlings?
Image I can ask the same of you. Why did you help me?
Image Your name is Taida, right? You worked part-time at my family’s liquor store?
Image So you’re the owner’s son! I’m really grateful to him! It was the first time in my life that someone had treated me so kindly… *sobs*
Image You’re crying…
Image I didn’t expect any of this…
Image My parents always tell me to help out at the store, but they never treat me badly. If Dad says Taida’s not a bad person, then I think it’s okay to at least listen to what he has to say.
Image Jin…
[Door opens]
Image What’s going on here?
Image Kio!?
Image We noticed you guys sneaking around, so we thought you got into something crazy again.
Image N-not at all… This is… Well…
Image Even Banagher and Micott are with you. What brings you to this ship?
Image I tried to stop them!
Image Sheryl, Ranka, what about you?
Image Um…
Image I couldn’t stop him. Jin’s eyes were so serious.
Image Jin?
Image I don’t understand what he’s talking about! But if he’s really a good person as Dad says, then there must be something…
Image I wanted us to find a way to reconcile with them! Right, Jin?
Image Yes! That’s what the adults call “youth”!
Image Making peace with the Fifth Dimension?
Image They’re the guys you’ve been fighting from the start, right?
Image You may not have realized it, but he’s the mastermind behind all the Jaaku Beast incidents.
Image He doesn’t seem like he could do that, which is why we wanted to talk to him.
Image (...This is getting complicated. I wonder if it’s okay for me to be here… I’m starting to feel bad.)
Image Here, take this!
Image What’s that?
Image It’s a hotdog…
Image I brought this for you. You seem a bit down!
Image You really treat everyone the same…
Image This is delicious! Really delicious!!
Image Now he’s crying again…
Image Um… I feel too embarrassed to tell Grandpa about this…
Image Then…
Image We’ll keep quiet for now.
[Alarm]
Image W-what the!?
Image We’ve confirmed Primevals in a nearby urban area! All personnel, level one battle stations!
(Phone)
Image Primevals!?
Image We need to go, but we can’t just leave Taida here…
Image We’ll keep an eye on him.
Image So you guys go out and protect the city!
Image Leave it to me!
[The Raijin boys leave]
Image (Jin, in his own way, is about to embark on a new path… What is my own path?)

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Chapter 34: Determined Kids, With the New Power

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Select the Tactician (Maria) and Battleships (Diva, Nadesico, Quarter).

SECRET ALERT
Belzeb Mandatory #3
Set Maria as the Tactician.


Image I never thought the Primevals were so close!
Image HOWEVER, THE PRIMEVAL CORES’ REGENERATION IS INCOMPLETE. RIGHT NOW, THEY CANNOT FUSE WITH ANYTHING.
Image Now’s the perfect time to take them down!
[Alarm]
Image Everyone, be careful! I’m detecting Jaaku Beasts!

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Image So those are the Nose and Stomach Primevals, eh? I was shocked to hear the 31 Primevals would ask us to do something as simple as retrieving their comrades.
Image But it’s convenient for us. There’s a large amount of Akudamas in this city. Let’s collect them while we’re here.
Image Heh. Third Dimensioners. We’ll destroy you all with the very Akudamas you’ve collected.
Image The Jaaku Empire has appeared! All units, sortie!
Image There’s Jaaku Beasts here! The JDF guy was lying!
Image I guess the Jaaku Empire still had some in stock!
Image If we’re fighting the Jaaku Empire, we’ll have to do our best!
Image Y-yeah…

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Deploy the troops! Make sure you deploy Guy and/or J as well, though I don’t know why you wouldn’t.

Image There’s also a new type of Jaaku Beast! We’ll have to tread carefully!
Image Are those Jaaku Beasts? Taida is still on the ship…
Image Hmm…
Image Focus on the battle! They’re not someone we can be careless about!
Image I know that much! Let’s go, Jaaku Empire! You’ll be fighting the Earth Defense Class and BX!
Image (Lord Belzeb is here… I… I… What should I do…)
Image We should have recovered most of the Akudamas, so there shouldn’t be that many enemies left…
Image But we can’t let our guard down! We’re up against the Jaaku Empire! Everyone, please help us out!

The objective is to defeat all enemies. Besides the Exhausts and Fake Raijin-Ohs, there’s a new type of Jaaku Beast, a spider, that can reduce your movement if its web attack hits.

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In terms of bosses, we’ve got two Primevals and Belzeb inside Jaaku Satan. Be careful when you approach them.

SECRET ALERT
Belzeb Mandatory #4 and #5
Jin attacks Belzeb (#4). Maria attacks Belzeb before the next story event (#5).

Soldat J Optional #3
Defeat the Primevals with Guy or J.


Make sure GaoGaiGar or King J-Der last-hits the Primevals.

When Guy or J defeats the first one.

Image The Primeval has returned to its Core!
Image Now, Mamoru! Purify it!!
Image Okay!
Image Kura Tio! Teneritas Sectio Salus… Coctura!
[A flash of green light]
Image Good! That’s the 13th Core we’ve recovered!

When Guy or J defeats the second one.

Image Hah! There’s your Core!
Image Go for it, Arma!
Image Yeah.
Image Temperum… Mundus Infinite Toumu… Redeire!
[A flash of red light]
Image That’s the 14th one! There are 17 Primevals remaining!

And now, boss dialogues against Belzeb.

Image My pride as a warrior won’t allow me to suffer defeat after defeat against you! Today… Today I will defeat you, Raijin-Oh!
Image He seems more fired up than usual…
Image Don’t worry. We’ve fought many times before and we’re stronger than ever!
Image That’s right! You’re no match for us, Jaaku Satan!

Image Jaaku Satan is practically an extension of my body now! I won’t be caught off guard like before!
Image You’re basically out of Akudamas! Just give up!
Image But, as the saying goes, a cornered rat will bite the cat! The more desperate an enemy is, the more dangerous they become!
Image Yeah! We’re up against the Jaaku Empire! We can’t let our guard down!

The plot continues when Belzeb hits 70% HP. I hope you got those conversations before that point.

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Image Belzeb, Jaaku Satan’s power is falling!
Image If it’s falling, just raise it! I’ll use all my Jaaku Power to get rid of these Third Dimensioners right now!!

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[Diva, Private Room]
[Shaking]
Image The battle is getting fiercer…
Image Don’t worry. This ship won’t sink.
Image So calm down. I’m sure everything will be fine.
Image (These guys are worried about me, a Fifth Dimensioner.)
Image …I think I understand a little bit more about what you 3D people are like.
Image Huh?
Image But please forgive me for this.
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Image Wait! Why are you rummaging through a trash can in a girl’s room!?
[Taida escapes like a Fifth Dimensioner. Watch the show.]
Image What? He went into the can and disappeared!? What the heck!?
Image Taida, you…

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Image Guh! You clever Third Dimensioners!
Image Keep up the pressure! Let’s defeat him in one go!
Image Understood! Bakuryu-Oh, Invincible…

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Image LORD BELZEEEEEEEEEEEB!
Image That voice!
Image Taida!?
Image Lord Belzeb! Let me help you!!
Image That punk… I was wondering where he ran off to, and he was right here!
Image No. This feeling… What’s over there is…
Image This is bad! That’s the warehouse where all the Akudamas are being kept!
Image I have no idea what’ll happen if I use this many Akudamas… But this is all to save Lord Belzeb!!
Image Hey! What are you doing, Taida!?
Image Now I finally understand, Dragon Baby! I think I feel the same as you were when you were reviving your father!!

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Image WEEEEYAAAAAAAAA!!
(Black Taida. Raijin-Oh. CV: Mahito Tsujimura)
Image T-that’s Taida!?
Image He transformed!
Image Oh my! An incredible amount of energy is being generated from within that Fifth Dimensioner’s body!
Image That’s probably from him eating all of those Akudamas!
Image Fufu… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Well done, Taida! I praise you for your efforts!
Image That’s a huge number of Akudamas! The power is beyond my comprehension!
Image Taida! Use your power for me!

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Image JAAAAKUUUUUUU!!
Image What!?
Image Ahahahaha! Those Jaaku Beasts copied Jaaku Satan’s abilities! They won’t be able to defeat them that easily!
Image WEEEEYAAAAAAAAA!
Image Is that also the power of the Akudamas he ate? Then that means…
Image Yes! All units, concentrate your attacks on that Fifth Dimensioner!
Image They’re going to kill him…
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Image What’s wrong, Jin?
Image But that’s Taida…
Image We have no choice… If this keeps up, the city will be in danger!!
Image (Jin…)
Image Dang it. Is this all I’m capable of!? Taida!!

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Introducing Black Taida. He’s a big lad that can debuff you if it hits you with its sole attack. Make sure you don’t get hit. Also, if you defeat Belzeb at this point, he’ll just revive at full HP. Remember, you only get EXP and money from an enemy once.

SECRET ALERT
Belzeb Mandatory #6
Jin attacks Black Taida.


Something happens to Jin during the next plot event, which changes the dialogue you get when fighting Black Taida. You only need to get one of these lines to trigger for the secret, as either of them works. Here are the lines if you fight him now (and Maria’s lines too).

Image UGAAAAAAA!
Image Do you really want to beat us that badly, even if it means doing something like that?
Image I thought maybe we could understand each other… I guess that was just a dream…
Image Taida! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Image UGAAAAA!
Image The power of that Jaaku Beast is greater than any we’ve encountered so far! Maria, please give us orders!
Image(Taida… Are you really our enemy…?)
Image Maria, are you listening!? Please give us orders!
Image Ah, sorry… We’ll continue to fight with Bakuryu-Oh!

The next event happens when there are either 6 enemies remaining, Black Taida’s HP is reduced to 70%, or when two turns pass.

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Image GUUAAAAAA!

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Image JAAAAAKU!!
Image More of them appeared!
Image Man! He looks too silly for this…
Image GUUUAAAAAA!
[More spawn]
Image Waaaa!
Image Idiot! You jinxed it!
Image I never thought Taida would go this far! This is getting interesting!
Image At this rate, neither we nor the town will survive! We need to find his weak point and strike him down as soon as possible!
Image Wait! We need to find a way to save Taida!
Image What are you talking about, Jin!?
Image Sorry for not telling you! We were hiding a Fifth Dimensioner!
Image W-what was that!?
Image But after getting to know him, we realized he’s not such a bad person!
Image If we can properly communicate with Taida and the other Fifth Dimensioners, we might be able to put an end to the war with the Jaaku Empire!
Image UEAAAAAAAAA!

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Image Guh!
Image Are you kids blind? That Fifth Dimensioner chose to fight on his own. I don’t think he wants to be saved.
Image That’s right! No matter how much you say he’s a good person, if he attacks us, we have no choice but to fight back!
Image How can you be convinced of that so easily!?
Image !?
Image He’s just like us! He gets depressed when something bad happens, and cries when something sad happens!
Image Just like us…
Image I’m sure Eldran entrusted us with Raijin-Oh and Bakuryu-Oh not just for the sake of fighting!
Image I don’t think those Fifth Dimensioners are fighting because they actually want to!
Image Yeah! We want to use our power to help Taida!
Image That’s who we are! We, the Earth Defense Class, protect everyone on Earth!!

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Image Guuuh! W-what’s that light!?
Image Raijin-Oh and Bakuryu-Oh are shining…
ImageThe Raijin Commander is glowing?
Image The control room is too! What the heck is going on!?
Image New data is being sent to the Raijin Commander! This is a fusion process between Raijin-Oh and Bakuryu-Oh!
Image Fusion!?
Image Eldran… Are you lending us your strength?
Image Why are you spacing out, Maria!? If we can combine, let’s do it already!
Image You want to save that Fifth Dimensioner, right!?
Image Everyone…
Image The Earth Defense Class is made up of everyone in Class 5-3!
Image My grandpa used to say that a man should just keep quiet and do his thing!
Image If everyone wants to save him, then we share the same feeling.
Image Thanks, everyone…
Super Robot Wares BX - Dream Shift
Image Alright then! Everyone!

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Image RAIJIN-OH! SUPER INVINCIBLE COMBINATION!!

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Image This amazing energy… So this is a fusion between Raijin-Oh and Bakuryu-Oh!
Image God Raijin-Oh!!
Image Impossible! Raijin-Oh and that dragon combined!?
Image Dammit. Taida!
Image UGAAAAAA!!
Image The Jaaku Beasts are coming! Hurry and intercept them.
Image Everyone in the Defense Class, I’ve linked Omoikane’s data with yours. I’ll leave the rest to you.
Image Thank you so much! Now we can quickly analyze how to turn that Fifth Dimensioner back to normal!
Image Hey, Hoshino! You can’t do that without permission!
Image I’m just a child.
Image Ruri…
Image We ask for your understanding, as this may be unreasonable.
Image Would you please listen to their desperate plea?
Image Even the teachers…
Image Why not!? Let’s all help! It’s best if we can reduce the fighting!
Image I have no problem with that.
Image Good grief… Of course this is how it would turn out.
Image But if the analysis takes too long, we’ll have to prioritize the city’s safety. Do you understand that?
Image Leave it to me! I’ll find a way to get him back to normal!
Image Just hold on, Taida! We’ll save you soon!
Image (That’s just like you, Jin. Thank you. Thanks to you guys, I finally know what I should do.)
Image What’s up, Kio? We’re a bit busy now, so this isn’t the best time!
(Phone)
Image Wootbit… I have a favor to ask.

Yes, I did forget to look at the new guy’s stats screen.

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[God Raijin-Oh]
One of the strongest Supers in this game. God Raijin-Oh can be fused when both Jin and Maria are at 130+ will, which is super easy to do thanks to Mic. It sports great EN regen, which helps offset the high EN costs of its extremely powerful attacks.

Image God Raijin-Oh… It’s so much stronger than Raijin-Oh!
Image By combining Raijin-Oh and Bakuryu-Oh, its power has more than quadrupled!
Image More than four times… And even though it’s bigger, it’s faster than ever before!
Image Thank you, Eldran, for lending us your strength…
Image Come on! Let’s do it, Jin! Show them the power of God Raijin-Oh!
Image With God Raijin-Oh, we won’t be afraid of anything! Let’s gooooooo!

Now for boss dialogue with Black Taida. These only trigger after the God Raijin-Oh event.

Image Everyone! It looks like Tsutomu’s analysis will finish soon! Let’s stop Taida before then!
Image UGAAAAAA!
Image Taida is really strong, but I’m sure we can stop him with God Raijin-Oh’s power!
Image Yes! This is the power of the combined will of the Earth Defense Class and Eldran!
Image Let’s go, Taida! This might hurt a little, but please bear with it!

Image It seems that Taida took on that form to protect his comrade… If so, then Jin and the Defense Class’ feelings must not have been in vain! Allies and enemies… But even so…

Image Sheryl… Ranka… I’m sure you both feel the same way as the Earth Defense Class. I agree that it’s better if we don’t have to fight either! I’ll lend you a hand, God Raijin-Oh!

Image Those kids are living honest lives… I guess that’s what they call purity. I was so focused on fighting that I almost forgot what is truly important. I’ll follow the Earth Defense Class’ example!

Image UGAAAAAA!
Image Are we really going to try and save the enemy? There’s no way I could do that!
Image I could. I’m surprisingly stubborn. Both me and those kids…
Image Hehe… If Ruriruri wants something, then we have no choice but to go along with it.
Image Even Mr. Shinoda is asking us.
Image Adults should help children! Let’s do our best and follow their example!

Image UGAAAAAA!
Image The enemy is closing in on us, but you’re still going to do it, right?
Image Yes! Taida ate the food I gave him and said it was delicious!
Image He and I aren’t that much different! There’s no way I can pretend I didn’t notice that!

At this point, shooting down Belzeb will not cause him to regain full HP. This is what happens when you shoot him down.

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Image Tch. Damn you Third Dimensioners…
Image But we were able to see their new robot, God Raijin-Oh, with our own eyes. Let’s leave the rest to Taida.
Image You’re right… Good luck, Taida.

The plot advances when Black Taida is shot down.

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Image Now that Fifth Dimensioner is…
Image UGAAAAA!

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Image Dammit! He’s not behaving at all!
Image Everyone, I’ve finished the analysis!
Image Good job, Tsutomu! So, what’s the plan!?
Image There’s still a large amount of Akudamas within his body! We can force them to leave his body with a large external impact in a specific place!
Image I see! Give him all you’ve got!
Image It’s not a guarantee, but it’s worth a try!
Image That’s not a detailed plan!
Image But how do you plan to do that when he’s acting so violently?
Image Don’t worry. With God Raijin-Oh’s power, this’ll be a cakewalk!
Image Please be careful. If you attack in the wrong place, the energy will combust instead. That man will explode.
Image Then…
Image So we have to stop his movements first!
Image Jin, leave it to me!
Image Kio!?
Image But Kio, your Gundam is still…
Image It’s fine. My Gundam is…

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Super Robot Wars BX - AURORA
Image My Gundam has been reborn!
Image So that’s Kio’s new Gundam…
Image The AGE-FX!
Image I’ll get Taida’s attention! Jin, use everyone you’ve got while he’s distracted!
Image Why did you deploy, Kio!? The AGE-FX’s adjustments aren’t completed yet! You won’t be able to bring out its true strength!
Image I can do it. With my X-Rounder abilities and the power of this Gundam, I can fight to save lives!
Image Fighting to save lives…?
Image I believe in you, Kio! You and your Gundam!!
Image This’ll hurt, but please bear with it, Taida!
Image UGAAAAAAA!
Image (This is the path I’ve chosen… The path that will allow me to become a true savior.)
Image So lend me your strength! GUNDAM!!
Image Show me your power! GOD RAIJIN-OOOOOOOOH!!

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Image With you, I might be able to achieve what I’m trying to do!

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Image If we can get him to spit out the Akudamas, he’ll surely return to normal!
Image Just wait… I’ll make you spit out every single one of those Akudamas!

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Image UUUUAAAAAAAAAAA!

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Image Yay! He spat out the Akudamas!
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Image Uggghhhh… What was I doing…?
Image Thank goodness… You’re still alive…
Image Hey, Tai--

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Image You fool! I didn’t think you’d end up failing again!
Image It’s you!

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Image Lord Belzeb…
Image …Today’s battle is over. Let’s go home, Taida.
Image Are you sure!?

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[Jin gets out of God Raijin-Oh]
Image Wait! Taida!!
Image (Who is that!?)
Image You stupid kid! You’ll get killed if you get outside of your mech!
Image Are you just leaving like this!? Will we have to keep fighting each other!?
Image I…
Image What’s with that kid…
Image Lord Belzeb?
Image We’re leaving, Taida.
Image Alright…
Image TAIDA!!

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Image Taida’s gone…
Image Wait! Taida!
Image Stop it, Jin! There are still enemies here!
Image Dang it… I know that!
[Jin gets back inside God Raijin-Oh]

Now, the new unit!

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[AGE-FX Gundam AGE-FX]
An upgrade over the AGE-3 in every single way. Right now, it lacks good post-movement weapons, but that changes later in the game. The AGE-FX is a very excellent sniper and has a defensive option in the C-Funnels, which reduces ranged damage by 1500 (increases with X-Rounder level) at 110+ will.

Lemme just change all AGE character’s themes to Aurora. While I do that, clean up the remaining enemies. That’ll end the chapter.

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Image We’ve finally managed to defeat them all.
Image But…
Image Taida, you idiot…
Image Jin?
Image Dang it! TAIDA, YOU IDIOOOOOOOOOT!

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[Jaaku Fortress, Surface]
Image It’s an honor to serve you again!
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Image I’ll work even harder from now on!
Image …Do whatever you like.
Image Is something the matter, Lord Belzeb? Is something bothering you?
Image UUUOOOOOOOOOO!
[Punches the ground]
Image Eek!
Image I never thought that Raijin-Oh’s pilot was a child!
Image This whole time, we’ve been thwarted by children…
Image I hate this! I’ll never accept it! Next time, I’ll kill every single one of them!
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Image Um… Lord Belzeb. Why don’t we just stop fighting them?
Image Stop fighting? Taida, are you out of your mind!? Next time you say something like that, you really will be exiled!
Image M-my apologies…
Image (...I’m sorry, Earth children. I am a Fifth Dimensioner after all…)
Image Taida. You’ve been influenced by the Earthlings. All you can rely on is your own strength. Just watch, Third Dimensioners… Earth children! Next time we meet will be the end for you!

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[JDF Base, Hangar]
Image God Rajin-Oh… Eldran hid yet another robot from us… Nooooo! Why didn’t you give us a robot like that instead!?

Image So he’s just jealous of Eldran’s robots…
Image Despite what he says, I think Eldran gave it to you guys because you’re children.
Image Because we’re kids?
Image Children have limitless potential. It’s something that puts us adults to shame.
Image I’m sure that he entrusted you with God Raijin-Oh because your hearts have grown.
Image I see! Eldran is just recognizing our efforts!
Image Most of the Akudamas were destroyed thanks to you too. This should prevent the Fifth Dimensioners from doing anything big for a while.
Image …So we won’t have to fight Taida for a while, right?
Image You’ve been quiet for a while, so I was starting to get worried about you. This isn’t like you, Jin.
Image Zip it!
Image I agree that this isn’t like our usual Jin.
Image Not you too!
Image But even I can sense your desire to be friends with him.
Image Mr. Shinoda…
Image All I can do is watch over you as your teacher, but I believe that the time will come when your feelings will reach them.
Image So, from now on, don’t forget how you feel today.
Image Hehe… Got it, Teach.
Image To think we could possibly come to an understanding with the Jaaku Empire…
Image That may be difficult for us, since we can’t even come to an understanding with other Earthlings…
Image But even so, Jin and the others want to believe in that possibility.
Image I think they can do it… Everyone has a heart…
Image I also want to work towards creating the possibility of us joining hands. Not just with the Jaaku Empire, but also the Jovian Federation… And eventually finding mutual understanding with the Vagans too.
Image Huh?
Image Kio… What did you just say?
Image Grandpa, I will find a way to make peace with the Vagans. I’ve decided to use my Gundam for that purpose.
Image Utterly impossible! There’s no way we can ever understand each other! I told you, Kio. I told you how much they’ve taken from us.
Image They were following Ezelcant’s orders, so they had no choice.
Image They are fools who’re content with their circumstances and don’t even know how to question Ezelcant’s delusions! Why should we show those people mercy!?
Image …Grandpa, why do you only look at Vagans like that?
Image What?
Image There may be people in this world who we can’t understand no matter how much effort we put into it, but I don’t think fighting to kill them all without even trying another approach is the right thing to do.
Image (Something amazing is happening… There’s no way I can step in…)
Image (I never thought Kio would think like that…)
Image I don’t know what they told you on Second Moon, but there’s no way we can ever achieve peace with them!
Image There’s no way that’s the case!
Image Yurika!?
Image Captain Yurika, explain yourself.
Image At least the Jovian Federation is considering peace. Right, Yukina?
Image I’m Yukina Shiratori, 14 years old. I’m one of the humans you call a Jovian.
Image A Jovian!?

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image So you’re trying to use this device for real-time communication?
Image The truth is, it was given to me for the purposes of peace talks.
[It turns on]
Image What? A transmission from Earth?
(Phone)
Image It’s you!
Image Good… Bro, it looks like you’re alone right now.
Image Yukina? Is that you, Yukina!? Where are you right now!? Are you hurt!?
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Image Yukina…?
Image It’s all yours…
Image …It’s been a while. How are you doing?
Image Huh!? Minato?
Image Yes…
Image You look well…
Image Yes…
Image Oh, this is awkward… What should I talk about…
Image Just don’t talk about manga!
Image I-I won’t! But I wasn’t prepared for this! When I talk about manga, it makes people go “man, gah!”. Ahaha… It was a joke! Haha…
Image Bro…
Image Ufufu… So Jovians have jokes too. Hehehehehe…
Image Minato?
Image Huh? That’s strange… Why am I crying…?
Image Minato… Over here, peace talks with Earth are underway. If you have the will to do so, the day will surely come when we’ll reunite.
Image Yes…

Image Looking at them, they don’t look like they’re hostile at all.
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Image This is what I mean, former Commander Asuno. If we can make peace with the Jovians, I don’t think it’ll be impossible to do the same with the Vagans through them.
Image In order to make peace with the Jovian Federation, the current Federal Government must first reveal the true identities of the Jovian Lizards. Considering the impact it would have on the populace, I doubt that will ever happen.
[Flit leaves]
Image Grandpa…
Image (Grandpa may not understand, but I’m going to follow my own path.)
Image Hehehe…
Image Hehe…
Image (I believe that protecting smiles like those is something a savior would do…)
Image Please believe and wait for me. I will never let you shed tears again.
Image Yes… I will wait for you…

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[Hinobori, Residential Area]
Image For the time being, it seems Yukina will be under our protection.
Image Peace negotiations with the Jovians… Can something like that really succeed?
Image They’ll get along. I mean, Yukina seems to be pretty attached to Minato.
Image If anything, she reminds me more of a jealous little sister who’s having her brother being taken away from her…
Image I disagree. I believe she likes Minato, which is why she’s acting like that.
Image I hope the war will end.
Image Me too…
Image (Until recently, no one would have ever thought that we might come to an understanding with the Jovian Lizards. In that case, perhaps one day Manon and I will truly understand each other…)
Image Heh. You sure are carefree, wandering around in a place like this.
Image It’s you!
Image Oh, I wish you’d stop making a fuss. Do you really care what happens to the girl?
Image Y-Yuu…
Image Doris!
Image Lady Lynx… You seem to be doing well…
Image You can’t be a mafia boss if you die from something like that. Although, thanks to you guys, I ended up incurring unnecessary debts. It’s really annoying.
Image Are you planning to take revenge on us here?
Image I’d love to, but there are circumstances that make it impossible. Instead, I’d like you kids to come with me.
Image Coward!
Image I don’t care what you say. The world isn’t as forgiving as you kids think. You have to be tough to get by.
Image The world certainly isn’t easy.
[Captain draws a gun]
Image But Lady, you should have followed your own advice.
Image Captain!
Image Now, let Miss Doris go.
Image Huh. Did I say that? I’m more cunning than you think.
[Punch]
Image Guh!
[Captain gets knocked out]
Image Captain!
Image Just as I thought. Even he can’t win against a surprise attack.
Image Well, if there are no other interruptions, you’d better come quietly before things start getting complicated.
Image Kuh…

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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image Branch Manager, it seems Lady Lynx has successfully secured the target.
Image That includes the Messenger of God, right?
Image It seems she was able to force BX by using the hostages. Though capturing the Humanoid took some effort.
Image My troops assisted with that. Hehe. Both BX and the Humanoid are like babies when it comes to my strategies.
(O’Donnell. Giant Gorg. CV: Daisuke Gouri)
Image We’ll talk about that another time, Colonel. Right now, all I care about are the secrets of this island and any information that could lead to them.
Image You mean those kids…
Image I will definitely uncover the secret of this island. And I need his help to do that.
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(Phone. Darkened)

With Kio back, I got 508 kills with all the current AGE units, which satisfies the secret. If you’re not close yet, you still have 6 more chapters, and the AGE-FX will make things easier.

Before we get back to saving Yuu and Youta, two more DLC chapters have been unlocked!

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This DLC chapter makes no sense in its placement in the story. But that doesn’t matter because this is the biblically mandated Beach Episode! Granted, you’ll have to use your imagination for swimsuits.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
[Door opens]
Image Phew…
Image How was it? Are we really stuck?
Image Yeah, none of our ships are going anywhere.
Image The repairs seem to be going smoothly, but it looks like we’ll be staying on this island a little while longer.
Image If only we could get a little more information about the outside world, I wouldn’t be so anxious…
Image The ships can’t move, so there’s no point in worrying about it.
Image We just got orders to get some R&R. Let’s find a way to relieve some stress.
Image You’re right. We don’t know when we'll get a break next.
Image That’s exactly why I’m gonna go all out relaxing.
Image Watch the war end while we’re on vacation…
Image On the Nadesico, we have the luxury of adjusting our work shifts. We also pay extra for overtime, so you can’t say we’re a Black Company, alright!?
Image Haha… If you emphasize that too much, it’ll sound suspicious.
Image *Cough* In any case, please don’t spread strange rumors about us on the internet.
Image Yes, yes, you’ve made your point very clear.
Image Communications are restricted during operations anyway.
Image What’s important now is the real ocean, not the digital one. We have some beautiful sandy beaches on this island.
Image Seriously!?
Image Beautiful sandy beaches… We never had that on Machine Island…
Image …We can swim in the ocean, right?
Image As long as you can get back to the ship within 15 minutes when called, there shouldn’t be a problem. Just don’t lose your communication device.
Image Thanks, Tsubasa! Yahoo!
[Hurricane runs out]
Image *Gulp*... If the Hachiryokaku ladies are going to be there…
Image Of course, we’ll have to go too!

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[Beach]
Image Waah! This beach is really beautiful!
Image The sound of waves, the sound of the ocean…
Image It really feels like a tropical resort. It’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of a war right now.
Image The waves and the sky are calm…
Image Shame it’s too calm for surfing…
Image Are you disappointed the Captain didn’t come?
Image Enough! It’s not like that!

Image Hehehe. No matter where you look, you see beautiful women in swimsuits!
Image It’s truly paradise!
Image This is the ultimate army of beautiful women! I’m so glad to be alive!
Image …What are you guys doing?
Image Ah! Kabuto! Don’t act like you’re an innocent kid. You’re taking in this spectacular view too, right?
Image No… Well… Kinda.
Image I know, right!? You’ll never get a chance like this again! Oh, that’s right! I’ll ask Volfogg to record some footage!
Image Do you really expect him to go unnoticed, even with holographic camouflage? C’mon man…
Image Why would you want someone to go unnoticed?
Image Geh! Sayaka!?
Image Well, K-O-J-I!?
Image Hold on a minute! I have no part in…

Image Hehehe… Everyone’s having a lot of fun.
Image It’s not often that we’re able to relax like this. I really want to stretch my wings.
Image Jun’s really unlucky to still be on duty. Well, I don’t know which is unluckier, being left at home, or…
Image Or what?
Image That.

Image Hey, Akito! You promised to put oil on me, right!?
Image I never promised that! W-w-wait! Don’t cling to me like that!

Image Shou, can you put some sun oil on me?
Image H-hey, stop it. You have a bad habit of teasing me like that.
Image Shou! You keep immediately jumping to those thoughts and feeling embarrassed from them. If you keep acting like that, you won’t make any friends in Hawaii.
Image Marvel, you’re the only one who thinks like that…

Image Doesn’t being on a beach remind you of that time?
Image Oh, you mean when we both crash landed and washed up on that abandoned island?
(TL Note: Gundam 00 2x07.)
Image At the time, I was still bound by my duties as a HRL soldier. I even forgot about you… I made you suffer…
Image It’s fine. What happened is in the past. Someday, we’ll look back on that moment and laugh.
Image I’m just glad you’re still here…

Image Hey… Haven’t you had enough?
Image No way. You guys had so much fun back on Island Three, but I was too busy, remember?
Image But Sheryl, you don’t want to get sunburnt.
Image No matter how strong the sun is, my beauty cannot be erased.
Image !!
Image Behold its otherworldly brilliance! Nome Pure Shield! …I still have the sample they gave me, so it’s fine.
Image Are you referencing your own commercial?

Image Ugh… There’s a lot of people acting totally unrestrained! What’s so fun about acting like that in front of others!?
Image Certainly there are those who disapprove, like Jun.
Image Speaking of which, I haven’t seen Yuu and Doris around.
Image Same with Banagher. He has a rare chance to spend some time with Audrey…
Image They were heading to the rocky area to the east for some fishing.
Image Oh, I guess I shouldn’t meddle then.
Image So it’s a double date, eh?
Image No… They’re being accompanied by Dr. Wave…
Image Dang it… That’s Dr. Wave for you…

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[Rocky Area]
Image AAAACHOOOOO! Hahaha. I must have gotten a cold from being splashed by the waves.
Image Are you okay?
Image You should know, I was studying day and night under Dr. Tagami, even when sleeping. I’m confident in my stamina.
Image Ahhhhhhhh! It’s a bug! Bug! Bug! Bug! Someone do something!
Image Tom, shut up. If you keep yelling like that, the fish will run away!
Image Bau!
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Image …Is something the matter, Yuu? You don’t seem to be having any fun.
Image I am… It’s just that I thought this island looked similar to Austral Island…
Image If you say so…
Image Things were tough back then. While we were sailing to Austral, we were attacked by a monster and the boat capsized…
Image But then I met Knight Gundam and Gorg. We also met Audrey soon after.
Image Yes. Though I did leave BX for a time…
Image Even after you left, we went to many different places. After a lot of things happened, I encountered Manon…
Image I thought we were about to become friends, but Manon became upset because of the Mardoul Army and GAIL.
Image So something like that happened.
Image We have to show Manon that we’re not a civilization that only fights… But the world is still at war…
Image Yuu…
Image We must create a world without war. GAIL can’t be around for that to happen. But I have no idea how Gorg and I can achieve that…
Image Even if you have Gorg’s power, you can’t single handedly save the world. All you can do is what’s in front of you, right? Just move one step at a time.
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Image Heeeeey!
Image Jojo, weren’t you and some others going to explore the island?
Image We were, but we found something strange and wanted to show you guys.
Image Something strange?
Image Take a look at this! Cham and I found it!
Image Ehehe.
Image Hey! We helped too!
Image That’s right! I’m the one who wanted to go in that direction…
Image Let me see…
Image …Banagher, what do you think?
Image It looks like part of a stone tablet… These patterns look kinda like letters of some kind.
Image This is…
Image Do you recognize it?
Image Just a sec…
Image The truth is, all information about your encounter with the Austral aliens was transmitted to Omoikane through Falsaber. After that, we continued to analyze the data with the computers on every ship…
Image So, those are the same letters?
Image Yes. If my memory serves me correctly, it looks very similar to what you saw back then.
Image This isn’t just your Austral disease acting up, is it?
Image This looks genuine. We should get an analysis shortly.
Image And speak of the devil! It’s only partially legible, but now we can read it! Lemme see…
Image “Universe”, “Center”, “Galaxy”, “Beyond”... Could this be a description of hyperspace navigation from a super ancient civilization!?
Image That’s…amazing, right!?
Image Oh, this could be the discovery of the century!
Image Heck yeah! Can we get a reward for finding it?
Image Hold your horses. Maybe if we could uncover the whole thing, but this small fragment alone isn’t enough.
Image Because it doesn’t tell us anything?
Image We have to collect all the pieces of this stone tablet, right?
Image Haha. It kinda reminds me of Knight Gundam.
Image Hey, let’s go look for the rest!
Image Hey! We’ve got trouble!
Image Tomenik, what’s wrong?
Image Haa… Haa… Gorg started moving on his own in the hangar!!
Image Gorg is moving!?
Image He’s trying to get out of the ship and is ignoring Goldymarg’s orders. Yuu, do you know anything?
Image Not really… Why is he…
[Beeping]
Image Everyone, mobile weapons of unknown affiliation suddenly showed up on the island! There may be a battle. Return to the ship immediately!
(Phone)
Image Oh no! This is the worst timing!
Image Could Gorg have sensed something?
Image Anyway, let’s head back to the ship!
Image (Gorg…)

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DLC #12: At the Same Time, In the Same Place

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Start by choosing your Tactician and battleships. I chose Knight Alex since I went into this blind and didn’t know who I’d be fighting. The battleships were the usual trio of Diva, Nadesico, and Quarter. With hindsight, using the Nadesico and Aestis was a horrible choice since the battleships aren’t able to move in this chapter.

Gorg also started on the map already spawned in.

Image Tch! We were just getting started on our island exploration!
Image Why are hostiles in a place like this!? This island is supposed to be within the federal army’s sphere of influence!
Image Were they chasing us!?
Image We’ll ask them later! Head out and intercept them!
Image I’m going to Gorg!

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We’ve got 21 Gorg-less deployment slots, which for me, are Youta/Yuuki, Versal Knight/Alex, Zeta/ZZ, Kio/Tieria, Ranvel/Boss, Banagher/Graham, Setsuna/Allelujah, Lockon/Michael, Alto/Klan, Leon/Ozma, Jojo/Ryoko (who was dropped later, so really just Jojo solo), Slarzen/Seric, Shou/Marvel, Hikaru/Izumi, Jin/Maria, Guy/Patrick, SKL/Volfogg, Mic/Captain, J/Aisha, Koji/GekiRyuJin, and Akito/Akatsuki. Aestis are in their Air Frames. It seems secret characters don’t join in DLC chapters, so Tod and Lorelei are missing.

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Image That’s odd…
Image Yeah. Even if they were chasing us, they’re too different… I’ve never heard of those groups forming an alliance.
Image Where did that unknown affiliation talk come from? Haven’t we fought those guys a lot already?
Image That’s strange… The system is showing them as unknown mechs…
Image Alto, over there!

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Image What!? Vajra!?
Image No way… I thought the Vajra understood us again!
Image Could it be another swarm!?
Image Impossible! The current state of space won’t allow another swarm to come here!
Image Are they being controlled by someone again?
Image No, those aren’t Vajra.
Image What do you mean?
Image I can’t provide proof, but don’t you feel it too, Alto?
Image Yeah… Somehow…
Image And there’s more over there than just Vajra.

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Image Those are… No, it’s similar, but different. Those aren’t the same Guardians as the ones I saw in Manon’s ruins…
Image Yeah… Maybe they’re from a different era.
Image Maybe Manon has more awake friends?
Image (But it’s kinda strange…)

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Image Gorg!? What’s wrong!? It’s dangerous!
Image Yuu, he’s not responding to you!?
Image Nope! But it feels like he’s heading somewhere.
Image So it’s the same as on Austral Island, huh?
Image That stone tablet from earlier… A super ancient alien civilization…
Image Yuu, maybe Gorg is trying to teach us something!
Image Are you serious!?
Image I bet he is! Gorg intends to teach us the secrets of an ancient civilization! I never thought I’d get so close to discovering the secrets of Austral in a place like this!

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Image It looks like Gorg is heading to that area.
Image Right in the middle of enemy lines!
Image We have no choice but to defeat those enemies. Let’s fight while protecting Gorg!
Image Understood!
Image Gorg… What do you want to tell us?
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Defeat all enemies while not letting Gorg or a battleship die. Or, you can protect Gorg until he makes it to that designated area. Gorg is uncontrollable and will move as far as he can towards the far north-east corner. Have the squad intercept enemies before they get close, but Gorg’s tanky enough that he’ll take minimal damage from any attacks anyway.

As said before, the battleships are unable to move. Just leave them behind. This also makes Aestis all but pointless on this map.

We’ve got fake Jellyfish, fake Vajra, fake Talos, and fake Guardians (who we haven’t encountered yet in the main story). They’re all weak, so take them down like you normally would.

What is something to take note of is that enemy reinforcement waves spawn in at the start of turns 2, 3, and 4.

At the start of turn 2…

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Image Where did they come from!?
Image I don’t know!
Image Are they…trying to block Gorg’s path!?
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At the start of turn 3…

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Image Tch! More small fry keeps showing up!
Image You still can’t figure out where they’re coming from?
Image I’ve been staring at the ground radar, but…
Image I don’t know either. Don’t feel bad.
Image Captain…
Image Hmm. If we’re not detecting Fold Waves, then they must be using a different technology…
Image Gorg, don’t push yourself, okay? I know you have a goal you want to achieve, but safety comes first. Got it?
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Image Will Gorg be alright?
Image He will. Gorg is the Messenger of God after all.
Image I’m curious about Gorg’s destination. Let’s continue escorting him.
Image Of course.

At the start of turn 4…

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Image Uwaaa!
Image Yuu, are you alright!?
Image I’m fine, but Gorg is…
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Image Hey, Gorg! That’s enough! If this keeps up, you’ll…
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Image Why won’t you say something!? What’s so important!? Tell me, Gorg!
Image Hey, Yuu. You and Gorg have been fighting side by side since you first met. Remember what happens every time Gorg has done this before?
Image Captain…
Image Perhaps Gorg has something he really wants to show you right now.
Image Show me right now? Is that true, Gorg?
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Image You decided for yourself, boy. What will you do?
Image Gorg… Alright. I trust Gorg!
Image We’ll secure Gorg’s path!
Image Tomenik’s also excited. Don’t worry, Yuu. Just sit nicely inside Gorg.
Image Okay!

No more enemy reinforcements. Just kill them all.

The map ends when either all enemies are defeated, or Gorg makes it to the point. I went for the former.

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[Gorg immediately rushes to the point]
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Image Gorg… Is this where you wanted to go?
Image For now, let’s look around the area Gorg stopped.

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[Macross Quarter, Briefing Room]
[Door opens]
Image Phew…
Image Don’t be like that. It’s still an amazing find.
Image Oh, the exploration team returned. Did you find anything?
Image Yeah. It was the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Image There were no signs of habitation anywhere on the island though…
Image How ancient is it?
Image Roughly 20,000 years old.
Image 20,000!?
Image So those ruins are…
Image Yup. It's the ruins of a another super ancient civilization that’s not Protoculture.
Image Yes. It’s the discovery of the century! And what’s more, we found more stone tablets! And look! It’s not just remnants of the stone tablet from earlier, but the completed version in excellent condition!
Image So there were several copies of it?
Image That’s not important. You were able to figure out what it says, right?
Image Well, you see…
Image Actually, it seems that what’s written here was a love diary… Or something like that.
Image A love diary!?
Image So that’s why Tom’s acting like that.
Image Ha haha… It is a major discovery that gives us insight into the mentality of ancient civilizations, but…
Image But that’s good, isn’t it? You learned that people of that civilization are not so different from the people of today.
Image I bet he was hoping for something that would give him culture shock.
Image Communicating with other species is always going to lead to misunderstandings.
Image At the very least, it seems their views on love aren’t that different from ours.
Image It seems that a descendent of Manon’s civilization eloped with a different ancient species.
Image That’s…
Image Isn’t a super ancient elopement romantic?
Image It’s a bit tiring to read. “Though we were born differently, we are destined to be drawn to each other.” “This love transcends the galaxy. “ etc.
Image There’s also the phrase “The place where I’m with you is the center of the universe”.
Image I mean, using a lithograph gives it a handmade feeling, which is appealing I guess…
Image Daaaaang. Why is today all about romance and stuff like that!?
Image “Universe” and “Center” were just parts of pick-up lines…
Image We’ve all heard phrases like those before..
Image But the feeling of loving someone hasn’t changed over the ages.
Image That’s true. Don’t you think these words are still relevant today?
Image Even though they were born in different places, huh…
Image However, I feel sorry that so many people are reading their intimate writings…
Image Huh? Is that what brought the enemy here?
Image It’s not like they showed up to stop us from reading those love letters, right?
Image They appeared to be replicas created using that civilization’s technology.
Image Replicas… So they were fakes?
Image It’s probably the ruin’s self-defense system. I’m sure it was activated to protect the eloped couple and their child.
Image So that’s why I felt strange…
Image But why did it just start up now?
Image This is just speculation, but I think the resurfacing of Austral Island and Gorg may have something to do with it.
Image No… It’s probably because something from that other civilization was approaching, such as Gorg.
Image Why do you think that?
Image That system was set up by parents to protect their eloping children.
Image Really?
Image It was only a fragment, but there was a stone tablet that read something to that effect.
Image If love is the same, then perhaps the parental feelings about it were also the same, huh…
Image This is getting more and more romantic.
Image I see… So that’s what Gorg wanted to tell us…
Image Yuu… Are you sad? You’re crying…
Image No. I’m happy.
Image Huh?
Image Because this is proof that people from different civilizations understood each other long ago.
Image Ah…
Image I see… Overcoming the barriers of different counties and positions…
Image I’m sure Gorg wanted to show me that tablet because I was feeling lost. He wanted to encourage me…
Image I hope you can talk about that the next time you meet, Yuu.
Image I’m sure he’ll have a funny story about the whole thing!
Image Next time you meet him, can you take me with you?
Image Sure. I’m not going there to fight.
Image Hey, Yuu!? What about taking me too!?
Image Bau!
Image Argos says no, because you’ll be rude!
Image Oh dear… Well, I won’t deny it…
Image (Manon… I’ll do my best with what I can do right now. I’ll do what I believe is right, together with everyone and Gorg.)

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This DLC can take place at almost any time. You’ll see why.

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[???]
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(Darkened)
Image Baron Ashura…
Image Uuuuuuuu!
Image BARON ASHURA!
Image Sir!? I…
(Back to normal)
Image Who are you!?
Image Have you forgotten my face already? I am Divoti of Destrook. You seem tired. You were groaning in your sleep.
Image I see… I must have passed out…
Image You summoned us, but then fell asleep. At this rate, the only time you’ll beat BX is in your dreams.
Image W-what was that!?
Image Enough with this farce.
Image The Fifth Dimensioner, huh…
Image Ashura and…whoever you are. Let’s hear why you called us here.
Image You’ll pay if it’s for a stupid reason.
Image …Zeon Clan, are you ready?
Image Don’t underestimate my magic. I’m ready to go at any time.
Image Good… Now, I’d like you all to prepare for battle.
Image We’re fighting? For what purpose?
Image Hehehe… You’ll understand soon enough.
Image Shall we get started, Ashura? Let’s have the greatest party ever.
Image Oh, we will!
Image Just you wait, Koji Kabuto! And BX too!
Image In order to fulfill my mission and to fulfill my true role, I will make this operation succeed! Even if it means swallowing mud!

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DLC #13: Flowers of Evil

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Image Captain, what’s this gathering about?
Image Beats me. But it seems we weren’t the only ones called here…
Image Major… Should we start attacking them?
Image Hold it, Loni. If we start attacking, there’s no way we’d survive.
Image This isn’t funny… Even in the last war, there were no battlefields as strange as this one…
Image So what’s that strange 3D thing up to?
Image Hehehe… Look forward to it.
Image It seems everyone’s arrived…
Image You’re the one who called us!
Image I’ve heard about that thing from His Majesty, but it’s more frightening in person…
Image Everyone! I will tell you the reason why I’ve gathered you all here today. It’s about the tough enemy we’ve all been fighting recently.
Image Tough enemy? Are you talking about BX?
Image Indeed.
Image You’re not about to suggest we all charge at BX and have a decisive battle, are you?
Image Indeed!
Image What?
Image Think about it. Although we all share different ideals and thoughts, our greatest enemy is the same.
Image We cannot achieve our respective goals unless we destroy BX!
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Image I only hear excuses. You just want to be in charge of everyone, right?
Image If that’s what you think, then feel free to boil or roast me right here and now!
Image You… You’re deadly serious…
Image If you don’t have that kind of resolve, you won’t be able to beat BX!
Image I see. It’s not like we’re fighting for fun or anything…
Image It’s also true that we’re only thinking about the bigger picture. Eliminating BX was always secondary.
Image I get it… But what do you want us to do?
Image Zeon Clan, if you please.
Image Got it. Come out, Mud Golems!!
Image Go, Talos Statues! Bomber Beast Groizer X10s!

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Image I see… Are you trying to test our skills against these doll-like things?
Image Indeed.
Image And here I thought I’d have some fun. How troublesome.
Image If you find this troublesome, then you won’t beat BX.
Image What?
Image I’ll admit that BX has defeated countless Taloses and Groizers.
Image But we can’t defeat them ourselves, then there’s no way we can beat BX!
Image Besides, I think those are pretty good prey to gauge your resolve and abilities.
Image How about we make this more interesting?
Image Captain!?
Image Hey, Ashura! You guys over there look a little lonely. Let me add some to the party!

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Image You’re smarter than you look. I’ll keep that in mind.
Image I’ll throw some into the pot too.
Image Are you sure? Akudamas are…
Image If we hold back, the Third Dimension will beat us. Baron Ashura! I’ll go along with your plan!

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Image Fifth Dimensioner, are you going to make things more difficult for us?
Image Not just you. We’re also making things harder for ourselves. If I don’t do this, it’ll end too quickly, right?
Image Hmm… I see. Then how about this!

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Image Will that be sufficient?
Image Thank you for your cooperation.
Image We’ll also be participating in this party.
Image Lord Shot…
Image We can’t sit back after everyone else is participating. It’s not just about fighting BX. We have to think about what happens after that.
Image Sir!
Image (Tch… Shot’s always about what happens next!)
Image Okay. I accept your challenge, Baron Ashura!
Image Witness our power!
Image No mercy is needed for either the attacker or victim! Let the battle begin!

Welcome to the most interesting DLC that we’ve encountered thus far. The objective is to defeat all enemies…but we get to play as the bad guys! They all come with their own Spirit list as well. Baron Ashura and Sorcerer Big Zam are overseeing the fight, so let’s go over who the participants are. Each faction also gets a line after their first round of combat too.

First up, from Byston Well, is Drake’s Army!

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We’ve got Shot in the Spriggan, Muisy in a Zwarth, Jeryl in a Leprechaun, and Zet in a Garaba. Get in close and hit hard.

Image I see. So that’s one way to fight.
Image I never thought we’d be able to get along with anyone other than the Mardoul Army and the Zeon Clan.
Image I don’t like it… We’re on Upper Earth and our Aura power is rising. I want to put an end to this farce and get back to fighting on the front lines.
Image Shot, Muisy, and Jeryl are all feeling pretty good about themselves… Well, I want to get back to work too.
Image Aura Machines created by a genius and the fierce Aura that powers them… It’s perfect for defeating BX…

Next, from deep space, is the Combined Primeval!

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He’s a bit slow, so make good use of Tailwind to keep up with the rest. The Combined Primeval can snipe at range very effectively.

Image There was no need to fuse for this level of entertainment…
Image What overwhelming power!
Image What a paranormal phenomenon!
Image That’s to be expected… To us, it’s as if we were to use Bardos Island itself as a power source. Hmm… That’s not a bad idea…

From the Fifth Dimension is Belzeb in Jaaku Satan!

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He’s more fragile you’d think, but he hits hard in close to mid range. Use him to take out already weakened enemies.

Image How long do you plan on doing this?
Image Until we’ve demonstrated our power and seen through everyone else’s abilities, of course.
Image They’re plotting to conquer this dimension… But it’s also true that they have the power to do just that. If only we could work together with them…

Our representatives from Neo Zeon are Kirks and Loni!

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Kirks’ Fat Uncle is a fantastic sniper with Hit-and-Away. Loni’s Shamblo is another great but bulky long range unit.

Image If only Zeon has this much military power…
Image You’re wrong. Military strength alone isn’t enough. Quantity, morale, and command… Without these, it’s difficult to be the victor.
Image So that’s why Zeon was defeated before?
Image Don’t forget, Loni. What we must grasp at the end of the war is the path to tomorrow. Right now, just focus on surviving.
Image Sir!
Image You seem deep in thought, but your enthusiasm and skills are impressive…

From the Zeon Clan, it’s Knight Zenon Mantha!

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Much like the Gundam Tribe, he’s best in close combat.

Image Even if we’re working together, I won’t be recognized unless I wield my sword. Though I don’t know if that’s even necessary…
Image How impressive! I’m sure he can fight me bare-handed! But how did I meet the Zeon Clan again?

From Second Moon comes the Vagans!

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Zanald’s Xamderg is as you’d expect, but Godom is in the Gurdolin (affectionately called the Lemon). It only has one attack, but its speed makes up for it.

Image They’re not good enough to be hunted…
Image Of course not. Our technological capabilities aren’t going to fold to an opponent of this caliber. Although, perhaps the Jovians would be a better match…
Image Let me just say this… Their technology is among the best, but they’re lacking in innovation…

From Jupiter, introducing the Jovian Federation!

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We’ve got Saburota in a Denjin and Genpachiro in what’s essentially a battleship-class unit, the Kannatsugi. Their Distortion Fields will come in handy in absorbing hits.

Image We, the Jovian Army, will not be left behind by anyone other than BX!
Image The tongue digs the grave of disaster. Don’t say anything rash.
Image I hate the way they talk, but our immediate goals are the same… I’d love for them to join us…

Here’s Destrook’s own Divoti!

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Probably the most powerful unit available on this stage, barring maybe the Combined Primeval, Iron Kaiser, and the Shamblo. Make sure you don’t run out of EN too quickly.

Image I have no obligation to work with you people, but I’m here at Lord Valgeass’ request.
Image I still don’t fully understand the power of Destrook… I must see it with my own eyes!

Introducing the rabid dog, Kiba!

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A fast brawler who will devour mooks whole. Just have Kiba go wild, as his barrier will reduce incoming damage by a fair bit.

Image That’s right… This is the battle I’ve been waiting for!
Image Hmm? What’s wrong, Kiba? Our purpose is…
Image HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image Now that you have Iron Kaiser, you want to go on a rampage for the first time in a while, huh?

Coming all the way from Earst, here’s the representatives from Mardoul’s Army!

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Zaba and Lordan are in the same mech, the Wingal Zee. They’re not that awful, but Lordan at least has excellent support spirits like Tailwind.

Image I see… No wonder no one’s been able to beat BX.
Image (Mardoul has allied himself with the Zeon Clan, and now with Drake Luft too… Of course, conquering Earst alone won’t make our ambitions come true, so it can’t be helped…)
Image While remaining true to their fundamentals, they use any means necessary to win battles, huh? Hehe… If possible I would have preferred Mardoul, the King of Conquerors, to be here in person.

And last but probably least, it’s a tank from GAIL!

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What are you doing, Bem? The tank is one of the units of all time.

Image This theory of yours won’t work against BX! But since I’m here, I’m going to use everything I’ve got in fighting these extraordinary people!
Image For a mere human, he’s doing incredible things… Is that tank made out of Super Alloy Z!?
Image …No. I doubt it.

Start by moving everyone south and take the grunts head on.

The plot continues when there are about 7 enemies remaining.

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Image So this is your resolve, huh… It seems you’re having a harder time than I thought.
Image Hmph… Some nerve you have, saying that while you’re watching from afar.
Image I can’t take this anymore!
Image What do you mean by that!?
Image This is way too boring for me!
Image Kiba, you fool! This meeting and training exercise is important!
Image Shut the hell up! I’ll do what I like!

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Image Kuh… What do you think you’re doing!?
Image It makes me sick to see scum like you wandering around the battlefield! ORA ORA ORA ORA!

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Image Muisy!
Image That man…
Image HYAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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Image Ugh… You bastard! You’re betraying us after all!
Image Loni!

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Image Let go of Loni!!
Image Make me!

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Image GWAAAAH!
Image Kirks! Dammit… How dare you do that to Kirks!
Image Stop it… Loni!
Image I’ll teach you a lesson!!

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Image Gah! Amateurish!

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Image I won’t die here!

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Image Damn you, woman!

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Image Ah! You’ve done it now!
Image Oh no… This is bad!

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Image Uwaaaaa!
Image Hehehe… How shameful it is to have a falling out.
Image So the unity of Third Dimensioners is only that strong…
Image This isn’t what we discussed, Ashura. Should we cancel the plan?
Image No. Just wait a moment…

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Image What’s with that light!?
Image That’s the light of Aura! But what does that mean!?
Image Uuuuu…
Image Their Auras have risen to an abnormal level!
Image Are they going Hyper!?
Image UUUUUUUUUUUU!
Image UOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Image What the hell is going on!?
Image There’s a second Leprechaun and mobile armor?
Image No, that’s not it! That’s not an Aura Machine or mobile armor!
Image Then what is it!?
Image Zero mass, zero energy coefficient… It’s an illusion with substance, so to speak…
Image An illusion!?
Image Their Auras… No. Are you saying only their hatred and resentment have separated and materialized!?
Image Can something so dream-like really happen in real life!?
Image (Mobile armor aside, the Aura Machine is supposed to be Hyper… Hmm? How do I know that? But it’s something I know… Who was Hyper back then?)
Image I’ll finish this!!
[Explosions]
Image Kuuuuuh!
Image W-what’s going on!?
Image That body is a mass of my hatred!
(The real one)
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(The fake one)
[More explosions]
Image Oi, Ashura! Is this part of the plan!?
Image Baron Ashura! Are you trying to take advantage of this opportunity to kill me!?
Image We cannot ignore the losses we’ve incurred! How do you intend to take responsibility!?
Image I really will cut your head in half.
Image Shut up!
Image You wench!
Image You already try to point the finger at each other. That’s why you’ll never be able to beat BX!
Image What was that!?
Image There’s only one thing we need to do. Shouldn’t we join forces and face the challenges before us!?
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Image !?
Image That’s what BX always does. No matter what difficulties they faced, they always stood firm in their beliefs and justice, and joined forces to overcome them! That’s why they always beat us!
Image Their only beliefs and justice…
Image Then we can do it too! As comrades with the same goal, we can work together!
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Image That woman is right. BX’s beliefs… We have the same beliefs!
Image That’s right… I can’t lose in a place like this!
Image I’ll do it! What’s a grudge anyway? We’ll kick it to kingdom come with our own hands!
Image (That Divoti woman… She probably didn’t mean it. But so what!? Those disorganized assholes have finally joined forces in earnest!)
Image (Baron Ashura, did you plan this from the start!?)
Image (Hold on… This is the ending I wanted, but something’s bothering me…)
Image Our targets are the Phantom Leprechaun and Shamblo!
Image Godom, we Vagans cannot afford to fall behind.
Image Roger that!
Image I have my own stubbornness!
Image I’ll kick my own ass!
Image I can't let our war end here!
Image All of this is for the sake of creating a path for Lord Valgeass!
Image Everyone! Join forces and fight once more!

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We still gotta defeat all enemies, but now we have to defeat Hyper Jeryl and a berserk’d Loni too. You still have your own Jeryl and Loni, so don’t worry about losing some firepower. In fact, your own Loni and Jeryl have increased will thanks to that event. Move everyone south and start kicking your own asses!

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Image Impossible! I’m Dublin’s…
[Explodes]
Image How disgusting.
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Image If a human ever turns out like that, it’s all over for them.

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Image An ending like this… Father! Mother! KIRRRRRRKSSSSS!!
[Explodes]
Image How sad…
Image Our war is over… You didn’t end up like me, Loni…

The map ends when all enemies have been defeated.

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Image We did it… We really did it!
Image Heh. Considering this was an impromptu collaboration, I’d say it turned out pretty well, eh?
Image You Third Dimensioners are pretty good… So this is the strength of cooperation…
Image Excellent, everyone! I never expected you all to pull it off!
Image Amazing! With this much unity, BX will surely…
Image What are you talking about?
[A flash of light from a beam]
Image Huh?
Image After making a fool of us, you’re still sitting back and just watching. Do you really think you’ll get away with it?
Image W-wait! I’m here solely to encourage your unity and resolve! The one who instigated you in the first place was… Huh!? Where did that woman go?
Image You asshole!

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Image !?
Image We’ve got it surrounded, Boss!
Image Hehehe! I’ll give you thanks for today, alright? Ashura!
Image K-Kiba! What are you doing!? Aren’t we comrades!?
Image Huh? The connection is breaking up.
Image No way!
Image Didn’t you say we could do whatever we want with you? Something about boiling, grilling, or frying or whatever?
Image N-no… I didn’t say anything about frying!
Image Do it, boys!
Image YEAHAAAAAA!!
Image Stop it! STOP IIIIIIIIIIT!

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[Bardos Island, Dr. Hell’s Lair]
Image UWAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Image What are you withering about, Baron Ashura?
Image What!? Where am I!? Where’s that woman!? What about the Zeon Clan!?
Image What are you talking about?
Image Heh… This isn’t like you, Ashura.
Image Kiba! So then that was…
Image You were probably dreaming, weren’t you? How typical of a fool. Hahahahahaha!
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Image (Was that really a dream? In reality, with that kind of unity, defeating BX would be a piece of cake…)
Image In the end, it was just a dream, huh…
Image Hehehe…

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And we’re back to the main plot!

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Squad time. Bruvictor and Gorg are required deployments, despite the kidnapping. We’ve got 18 deployment slots consisting of Jin/Maria, Marvel/ZZ, Shou/Tod, Banagher/Yuuki, Koji/Sayaka, Kio/Tieria, Guy/Nie, SKL/Ranvel, Setsuna/Graham, Knight/Alex, J/Aisha, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Mic/Luca (due to plot, the Carrier Beagle is unusable), Allelujah/Lorelei, Volfogg/Zeta, Alto/Marida, Jojo/Slarzen, and Lockon/Michael. The Tactician is Doris. I’m not deploying any Aestis, but they would be in their Air Frames.

Last time, Lady Lynx kidnapped Yuu, Doris, The Captain, Youta, and Yuki on behalf of GAIL. The fight once again goes to Austral Island.

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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image Just get in there already!
Image Guh!
Image Hey! You don’t need to be so rough!
Image I got a present for you, Rod.
Image Heh. Thanks for the hard work, Lady. It looks like my efforts in saving you were not in vain.
Image Tch. I’m still pissed that I owed you anything.
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Image Welcome to GAIL Town, Ninja Junior.
(TL Note: Referring to Gorg episode 1.)
Image Who the heck are you!?
Image There’s no reason to be so rude, is there? This is the head of the Austral Branch.
Image Name’s Rod Balboa.
Image Why did you kidnap us? If you wanted to get to Gorg, then you didn’t need to bring us here.
Image Don’t be hasty. Look at this first.
[Screen turns on]
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(Darkened. Phone)
Image Isn’t that…
Image ChoRyuJin… Right?
Image He looks awful… Kinda like a fossil…
Image We recently excavated this on the island just the other day.
Image How is ChoRyuJin in Austral?
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[???]
Image Lord Valgeass, the preparations we have been working on for a while have finally been completed. Now we can move on to the next stage of the plan.
Image Finally… There is a place where one of the things I seek exists… I must go there and destroy it.
Image Fufufu… Once you do that, I can finally achieve my goal…
Image !
[A flash of light]
Image Don’t fail me, Destrook woman.
Image Siegzeon…
Image You’re as uncouth as ever, King of the Zeon Clan. You should just stay quiet and wait. But right now, that’s all you can do.
Image It’s precisely because I can’t do anything but wait that I feel the urge to intervene. How about I lend you one of my subordinates? You still haven’t figured out how to teleport to Earst, have you?
Image Your help is not necessary. We have already researched the Earst teleportation device and the method to activate it.
Image Oh? I guess you are worthy enough to be by Valgeass’ side.
Image Go, Divoti.
Image Sir… To Austral! The island created by those in heaven that connects the distant universe.

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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image Now then, let’s get to the point. I suspect that all of you have something in common. Do you know anything about ancient aliens?
Image !?
Image What makes you think that?
Image The robot known as ChoRyuJin has been confirmed to have an energy reaction that’s very similar to Jupiter X.
Image What!?
Image Jupiter X is an energy discovered on Jupiter. But since it’s been detected twice on this island, I believe there is some sort of connection.
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Image You remember when that Destrook guy got ahold of Jupiter X and started wreaking havoc on the island, yes?
Image Yeah…
Image At the time, even though you and the Messenger of God appeared later, you seemed well informed of the situation. You also knew the means to separate them from Jupiter X. That can only mean one thing…
Image Are you suggesting we found some alien ruins and learned from that?
Image It’s helpful that you’re quick on the uptake.
Image I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I don’t know of any alien ruins. In that battle, you guys threw us into an underground waterway and we were unconscious the entire time.
Image And even if we knew, we’re not gonna tell GAIL squat!
Image I expected to be hated, but you’re only creating problems for yourself.
Image Hehe. It’s okay if we break one or two of these girls’ limbs, right?
Image H-hey!
Image Don’t!
Image Don’t you dare lay a hand on Yuki or Doris!!
Image You’re too slow, brat!
[Punch]
Image Gah!
[Youta collapses]
Image Youta!
Image Ugh…
Image How boring… You might have been able to do more if you weren’t so angry.
Image You jerks!!
Image This island is full of things I don’t understand, like you and the Messenger of God.
Image That’s why I want you to teach me what I don’t know.
Image Grrr… You’re so dirty… Some adults you are.
Image Ahahahaha! What kind of people do you hang out with!? This is what adults are like!
Image So, what are you gonna do, little boy?
Image Yuu…
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Image Yuu! Don’t tell them!
Image We’re not asking you!
[Kicks]
Image Gah!
Image !
Image Stop it! It’s…under the Horse’s Saddle…
Image Oh?
Image The Horse’s Saddle! Manon and his friends’ ruins are located deep underground there!!
Image Damn…
Image The Horse’s Saddle, eh? The scholars said there was nothing there… It seems they weren’t doing their job properly…
Image That’s not true!
Image Send another investigation team immediately! Tell them that if they conduct another sloppy job, then they will all lose their heads!
Image I-I understand!!
[Heckel leaves]
Image Please don’t investigate! Manon and his friends are aliens! If you make him angry, we’re all doomed!
Image Hehe. Doomed how?
Image M-Manon’s civilization…is far more advanced than our own… You’ve seen how strong Gorg is… There are many more of them there…
Image If they declare war, so many people will die!
Image Oh, so there are more Messengers of God!? Now I want to get my hands on them even more!
Image You don’t understand! Do you really want to kill people that badly!? You even killed my dad! You’re nothing but a murderer!
Image Shut up!
[Punch]
Image Guh!
Image Yuu!
Image Be careful what you say! I don’t know anything about your father. I won’t tolerate you lumping me in with those idiots! Got it, boy!?
Image Ugh…
Image Hey, take this boy to the analysis room.
Image Where are you taking Yuu!?
Image We’re very interested in how his body and mind work. We need to look into it.
Image Do you really think I’m somehow controlling Gorg!? That’s not true!
Image We’ll find out for ourselves. Look, our staff is waiting for you.
Image Um, Branch Manager. The investigation will have to be done at our HQ in Union. Their facilities are far more specialized.
Image …Mr. Goto, since when have you become someone who can order me around?
Image N-not at all, Lord Rod. From the beginning, this project has been guided by HQ…
Image I’m the Branch Manager. I won’t allow this child to leave! Conduct the examination here!
Image …Understood. Come on.
Image Everyone!
[Yuu gets taken away]
Image YUU!!
Image Now then… Go rest up in the other room. It might be a little uncomfortable though.
Image Please, don’t investigate the ruins. We made a promise with Manon…
Image Whatever promise you made, it’s just a silly little promise, right? Don’t stick your nose in the world of adults. Regardless of the reason, if you want to emulate your father and die young, I won’t stop you.
Image You know my dad?
Image I’ve done my research on all of you. Funny how both father and son are sharing the same fate.
Image What do you mean?
Image You remember Falsaber, don’t you? Your father was his last Fusion Partner.
Image !?
Image I guess you didn’t know. Your ex-partner sure was heartless.
Image But we were told he died in the war…
Image In actuality, he fused with Falsaber and died fighting those Destrook guys. All to protect that young lady over there.
Image Eh?
Image Hehe… You’re trying so hard to protect the very reason why your father died.
Image Dad…and Falsaber… All because…
[Youta passes out]
Image Youta!?
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(Darkened)

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image Grrrr…
Image Hey kids. If you stay there, you’ll only get in the mechanics’ way.
Image That’s right! Pilots are supposed to wait in the other room, right?
Image They were kidnapped. I can’t just sit and do nothing.
Image Dang it all! Why did the Captains just hand over Yuu and Gorg!?
Image That’s right! If we tried, we could have powered through GAIL’s dirty trap!
Image Everyone, stay calm. In that situation, we didn’t know what they would have done to them.
Image You have no idea what we’re going through right now!
Image Jojo, just because you’re a Prince doesn’t mean you’re above this!
Image Of course I’m extremely worried about them too!
Image Jin, Jojo, please don’t fight!
Image Everyone, quiet down.
Image Bruvictor…
Image Bruvictor, you’re surprisingly calm even though Youta and Yuki were kidnapped.
Image You’re right… I think I was getting too heated… I have to follow your example…
Image Both of you, Bruvictor is the most worried one here.
Image Huh?
Image Bruvictor, you’re…
Image …While I am anxious, she promised me that she would save all of them, no matter what…
Image She?
[Door opens]
Image There you all are.
Image I thought I told all the pilots to wait in the other room, but I guess that’d be impossible.
Image Guy and Yuuki…
Image Hey! We can’t hold ourselves back! So…
Image Everyone, prepare for battle. We’re starting the rescue operation.
Image Oh?
Image You thought we just handed them over to GAIL without a plan of our own?
Image So then…
Image Yes. While they were transporting Gorg to Austral, WSO agents took advantage of the opportunity and have already landed on the island.

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[Japan, Hiiragi Family Antique Shop]
(This is a flashback, so all portraits are washed out)
Image It’s rare for you to contact me while on a mission, Dad. Is it even okay for soldiers to contact family members while on duty?
Image Haha… Well, just don’t tell anyone.
(Phone)
Image Good grief… By the way, when do you think you’ll be coming home next?
Image I’m currently in the final stages of an important mission, so maybe once it’s over.
Image I see. Just promise me you won’t get hurt. I can’t deal with Mom on my own. Today, she…
Image Hehe… Youta… Please take care of the family while I’m gone.
Image It’s only Mom and me here. But okay. I promise.
Image Yes. A promise…

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[GAIL Town, Prison Cell]
Image Ugh…
Image Oh! You’re finally awake!
Image Youta!
Image Where…
Image A warehouse in GAIL Town. Well, right now it’s more of a prison.
Image Ow… Captain, you’re safe too…
Image As you can see. Although they roughed me up.
Image Youta, are you okay? One of Lady’s men knocked you unconscious.
Image I’m probably fine. I may have fainted, but Cross’ training pulled through.
Image I’m… I’m sorry…
Image You’re not the one who hit me. I’m just too weak…
Image Not that… It’s my fault…your father…
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Image But I… I don’t remember… Even something that important…
Image Now just hold on a minute. There’s a chance GAIL is lying.
Image But…
Image I understand it’s shocking to learn something you weren’t aware of, but there’s no point in worrying about that right now.
Image Captain…
Image While we wait for the chance to escape, I’m going to rest for a bit. You all should do the same. As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait”.
Image Hehe… That’s right. It’s times like these that luck tends to come your way.
(???. Darkened)
Image Huh?
Image Although this time, you won’t have to wait long.
(Back to normal)
Image M-MOM!?
Image Now that face is priceless. I thought you’d grown up while away from home, but it seems you still have a long way to go.
Image B-but Mom… Why are you…
Image Is Youta’s mom working for GAIL!?
Image Keep you cool, Miss Doris. If you speak too loud, we’ll be noticed. She came all the way here to save us.
Image You’re here to save us… You’re not just a normal middle-aged woman, are you?
Image Heh… Who’s normal anyway? You give off a similar vibe to me. Who are you?
Image Just the owner of an antique shop that never sells anything…
Image Or I’d like to say that, but the woman standing here right now is WSO Special Lieutenant Mari Hiiragi.
Image !?
Image I see… Mom is a member of WSO, just like Captain Yuuki…
Image You don’t seem that surprised.
Image GAIL told me about Dad’s secret, so I figured you had one too…
Image So you know…
Image Mom…
Image I’m sure you have a lot of questions, but we can talk later. It looks like I’ll need to hurry things up.
Image What do you mean by that?
Image You see, Yuu is about to be transferred to New York.
Image What!?

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[GAIL Town, Passenger Jet Cabin]
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Image This is the Branch Manager. If you’re going to HQ, abort the takeoff!
(Phone)
Image This is an order from New York! You cannot interfere!
Image What!?
[Goto hangs up]
Image Looks like I get to say goodbye to this island for a while.
Image Are you sure about this, Vice President?
Image Everything has been a mess ever since that brat showed up. I have to talk to the chairman and get him to do something. This is my bargaining chip.
Image MMMM! MMMMMM!
(Portrait is completely black)
Image What’s up with Rod Balboa anyway? I don’t care if he is the Chairman’s grandson! How dare he let his personal feelings get in the way of personnel matters. Don’t you agree? Do it!
Image S-sir…
[The bag is taken off of Yuu’s head]
Image Puwa!
(Back to normal)
Image Hey, you! Where are you taking me!?
Image To a research facility in our New York HQ. There’s nothing we won’t find out there. I’ll investigate you from top to bottom. Don’t worry, you won’t die. You’re an important specimen after all. Hehehe…
Image Ahhh… Help me, Gorg… Gorg! GOOOOOORG!
Image The Humanoid is completely restrained. It’s no use trying to call for help.
Image Vice President, we’ll be taking off shortly.
Image Well then, Yuu Tagami. Enjoy your flight to New York.
Image GORG! GORG! GOOOOOOOOOORG!
Image You’re just a kid after all. You get upset so easily over the smallest things. How noisy…
[Crashing]
Image W-what!?
[More crashing]
Image What’s happening!? It can’t be…
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(Phone)
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Image Gorg!!
Image Damn you, Humanoid! You’re way too unnatural! But I’m a man who will one day become President! I’ve prepared for any trouble that might happen! Colonel O’Donnell! Restrain the Humanoid again!
Image Roger!
(Phone)

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[GAIL Town, Runway]
Image All units, commence attack! Don’t let it through!
[Explosions]
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Image What!? It’s unharmed!?
Image Oh no… There’s no way we can beat something like that!
[The grunts scatter]
Image Don’t be afraid! Anyone who leaves will be brought before a military tribunal!
Image !
Image AHHHHHHH!
[Crashing sounds]

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[GAIL Town, Passenger Jet Cabin]
Image Colonel O’Donnell!? Colonel O’Donnell!?
[Shaking as Gorg rips open the roof]
Image Eeek!
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Image Is this the end for me?
Image Gorg, you’re here! Gorg!
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[GAIL Town, Facility]
[Explosion]
Image Hehehe… Gorg is doing a great job. There’s no need for us to do anything.
Image How convenient. It’ll make our escape that much easier.
Image Let’s leave already! I don’t want to stay here any longer!
Image I agree! I don’t know what Gorg’s up to, but it looks like he’s going somewhere!
Image You guys hurry to the hangar. If you take advantage of the confusion, you can easily steal a car or two.
Image What about you?
Image I’ve got something to do first. Don’t worry, I’ll catch up.
Image Alright!
Image Everyone, let’s hurry!
[Mari and Doris leave]
Image Yuki, come with us!
Image Um… I…
Image Yuki?
Image …Can I…really be with you? But I…
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Image Seriously now… Take my hand.
Image Ok…
Image Let’s go, Yuki!
Image Youta… Yeah!
Image (I promised to protect her. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are! This is a promise between me and Yuki!! You got that, Dad… Falsaber…)

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Chapter 35: Giant God and Children

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Image This is where we were sent to Earst…
Image What’s that!?

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Image So that’s where they excavated ChoRyuJin, huh…

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Image Yuu!
Image Yuu! Don’t leave us behind like that!
Image You’re all safe! But why are you in a GAIL Tank?
Image It seems we’ve had some unexpected help.
Image Hehe. You’ve grown stronger, Yuu.
Image M-Mari!?
Image That’s the appropriate reaction…
Image But it looks like we don’t have time to talk!

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Image I’ve found the fugitives!
Image I heard that if you catch them along with the Humanoid, you’ll get a special bonus!
Image No waaay! GAIL is already here!

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Image Surrender. As long as you’re on this island, you have nowhere to run.
Image Rod!
Image I’ll get revenge for Colonel O’Donnell… Prepare yourself for a really painful experience!
Image M-Major Bem!
Image That’s “Captain”! How many times do I have to say it!?
Image My apologies! But we have outsiders incoming!

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Set your Tactician (Doris) and Battleships (Diva, Ptolemaios, Quarter). I chose Doris for the extra power against GAIL units.

Image Gorg confirmed. For some reason, he’s with a GAIL tank.
Image Everyone!

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Image Looks like it went well.
Image I kept my promise, Bruvictor.
Image Mom, get Doris to the ship!
Image Yuki and I will fight here!
Image I can’t forgive them for hurting Youta!

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Image Tch. I knew they were coming, but they showed up in the perfect location! Do they have a psychic or something!?
Image Good job, Mamoru! Your intuition was spot on!
Image You’re wrong, Mic. I’m sure it was him who brought everyone here!
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Image ChoRyuJin…
Image His body has significantly deteriorated and his AI appears to be dormant, but his GS Ride is still functioning and intact.
Image He went into the ES Window, so why is he here?
Image We can investigate that later! Right now, our priority is to secure ChoRyuJin!
Image Everyone! It was difficult, but I managed to make it possible to communicate to the outside world while on the island! However, it’s not perfect! Right now, we can only connect to Orbit Base!
Image Good job, Hilmuka. With this, we can even issue approval to activate the Goldion Hammer!
Image BX, sortie!

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Deploy the squads to kick some GAIL ass!

Image Branch Chief, it looks like they’re coming right towards us!
Image The investigation team will soon be arriving at the ruins the Tagami brat spoke of! Soon I’ll have the treasure I desire! I can’t let them get in our way! I’ll teach them that they can’t leave the island for a third time!
Image Doris! I’m so glad you’re safe!
Image Tom, it’s too hot for a hug…
Image Everyone! Beat up GAIL for putting us through all that!

No new units at the moment, but we do have some secrets to worry about!

SECRET ALERT
Neo Byston Well Mandatory #4
Have Shou’s kill count be at least 100 by the end of this stage.

Dragon Bros Mandatory #2 and #3
Have GekiRyuJin defeat at least 2 enemies (#2) and don’t let any enemies attack ChoRyuJin (#3).

Manon Mandatory #3 and #4
Defeat Bem before Rod (#3), and have Gorg defeat Rod (#4).


Have Gorg and Bruvictor run interference and stop the GAIL helicopters and tanks from getting close to ChoRyuJin. If you’re lacking in kills for Kio and/or Shou, have them take on all of GAIL by themselves. Everyone except the bosses will die in at maximum two hits.

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For bosses right now, we’ve got Rod in the world’s more durable helicopter, and Bem in the world’s most durable tank. They’re not strong by any means, but they’re surprisingly agile thanks to those S ranks and they’ll take a few hits before going down.

Now for boss dialogues.

First up is Bem.

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Image That guy’s so strong… That’s the one who beat Colonel O’Donnell…
Image Weakness is forbidden in battle! Our duty as those left behind is to carry on Colonel O’Donnell’s will!
Image You’ll never win against Gorg in a fair fight! Let’s go, GAIL!

Image GAIL! Your misdeeds are as numerous as ever! I, Versal Knight Gundam, will not forgive you!
Image Just because you changed your armor doesn’t mean you have to change your name! I’ll wring you up and make an example of you to the guerrillas on the Old Island!

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Image Ugh… If I had known this would happen, I should have learned the basics of fighting from Colonel O’Donnell…
Image Captain, go back to base! Something bad is happening over there!
Image But…
Image I’ll be right behind you once I’ve dealt with BX! Got it!?
Image Sir!

And now, Rod.

Image Tagami brat, you put up quite a show. Are you prepared for what’s next?
Image What’s next!? This is all your fault! You scared Doris and injured Youta! Don’t go easy on him, Gorg!
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Image Not only have you done harm to Youta and Yuu, but I have my own beef with GAIL!
Image Because of you, BX was mistaken for being villains! And Shou had to…
Image I have no idea what you’re talking about! I can’t stand being criticized for things I had no control over! I’ll turn you to ash!

Image Rod Balboa! You’ll pay for kidnapping my friends!
Image Good grief, what a hothead. Well, maybe our possessing ChoRyuJin is only making you more mad.

Image Back then, I couldn’t do anything when Yuu was being used as a hostage… But this time, I don’t need to hold back! Let’s do this, Window!
Image Yeah! I’ve got a bone to pick with them too! Let’s give this GAIL boss a taste of his own medicine!
Image Every single one of them is motivated… But I’m used to being despised! What’s a few more people!?

Image You’ve changed quite a bit. You’re almost like a knight of justice, Knight Gundam. Oh, my apologies. You were always fighting for justice, weren’t you?
Image I can tell you’re insulting me… You haven’t changed, Rod Balboa. What you did to Yuu and Youta is unforgivable!

Image Although we parted ways on bad terms, everyone on the Old Island was very kind to us. I don’t think I can repay them, but…
Image Rod Balboa! I’m going to make you suffer a little!
Image Tch. I didn’t mean to incur Celestial Being’s wrath! If you get in my way, I won’t show you any mercy!

Image You’ve trespassed on my island three times! You won’t get away with it!
Image Rod… I’m in the middle of a battle! This isn’t the time to think about the past! I need to concentrate!
(TL Note: This is a reference to Rod Baltmer, a character from Macross 30.)

Image Well then… Let’s have a no holds barred duel this time, Rod Balboa!
Image Tch. You’re looking so angry that you could destroy this helicopter at any moment.

Image After Lady’s infiltration and your escape, it looks like my guards need some retraining.
Image Retraining them is useless! No matter what you do, you can’t stop our friends!
Image No matter where you lock us up, no matter how impressive the guards are, they will save us!
Image It seems you’ve taken care of those two… Now, get what you deserve!

The plot continues when Rod is shot down. If Rod gets shot down first, Bem and all remaining GAIL troops will retreat, so make sure he’s last.

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Image Tch. Did they hit the rotor!?
Image Stand down, Rod Balboa. You’re suspected of abducting members of our unit.
Image And what’s wrong with that? Do you really think that words like that will settle things?
Image What makes you so bold!?
Image (You’ll find out soon… Everyone will… There is only one thing on this island that will satisfy my never-statiating thirst! And then you bastards will get what’s coming…)
[A flash of light]
Image Uwaaah!
Image What the heck was that?
Image Ugh… Who was that? Who brought such a tasteless thing to my island!?

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Super Robot Wars BX - Guardian of Destrook
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(???)
Image Isn’t that…
Image It looks like Bruvictor!
Image Those bastards…
Image I am…

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Image !?
Image We are the Guardians of Destrook… Brudistar.
(Brudistar. OG. CV: Ryōtarō Okiayu)
Image Brudistar!?
Image This feeling… They are…

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Image Yes. They are both you and not you. You have my thanks, Bruvictor. We’ve been able to create some very useful pawns all because you fell into our hands.
Image Divoti!!
Image So basically, you created clones based off of Bruvictor’s data!
Image One problem after another…
Image Branch Chief, please return to base immediately! We’re facing a dire situation!
(Phone)
Image Dammit! Al remaining soldiers, withdraw from here! Return to base!
[Rod and any remaining GAIL troops retreat]
Image GAIL left!
Image I don’t really care, but it’s nice there are less of you to deal with. This will make it easier to destroy the Vessel from Beyond!
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Image Is their objective ChoRyuJin!?
Image I don’t know why they’re targeting him, but we can’t let them do whatever they want!
Image Heh. Bruvictor… You’re still pointing your spear at Destrook? Even though you know what that means?
Image Of course!
Image Very well then. Brudistars, eliminate any obstacles.
Image Roger. I will carry out Lady Divoti’s orders.
Image Target, Destrook defector and BX. Priority target, ChoRyuJin.
Image The Brudistars are coming!!
Image They intend to destroy ChoRyuJin! Don’t let them lay a single finger on our friend!!

Unlike GAIL who might have gone after ChoRyuJin, Destrook is making him their primary target. Form a wall and destroy them before they even get close. The only objective is to destroy Divoti, but who can say no to all that money and EXP?

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Introducing the Brudistars. They’re literally mass produced Bruvictors, albeit weaker. Get in close, since their range is very impressive.

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Here’s Divoti and her Crecedia. Use defensive spirits to avoid taking a lot of damage. Her attacks hurt a lot, way more than in the DLC chapter.

First up, here are the dialogues against the Brudistars.

Image Bruvictor, the defector. You are an obstacle to Destrook, so I will destroy you.
Image Its voice is just like Bruvictor’s, but it’s colder… Way too cold…
Image Let’s destroy them. Is that okay, Bruvictor?
Image No problem. They may be modeled after me, but they’re half-baked imitations. I’ll destroy them all!

Image A mobile weapon from the Red Planet. Eliminating it in accordance with Lady Divoti’s orders.
Image ENEMY PATTERN ANALYZED. THEIR ATTACK METHOD AND PATTERN ARE IDENTICAL TO BRUVICTOR.
Image Is that why Destrook kept trying to keep Bruvictor under their control?
Image Not only have you twisted a warrior’s will and sullied his pride, but you’ve also created replicas! This is our way of showing mercy. We’ll destroy your pathetic dolls!

Image A Gundam from Saddrac World. Hindrance level B. Destroy.
Image Their fighting style… They’re certainly the spitting image of Bruvictor! But that’s only in how they fight! I can sense no soul in their “power”!

And for reasons, here’s Bruvictor’s lines against Divoti. I’ll do the others in a moment.

Image How pathetic, Bruvictor. If you hadn’t abandoned your mission for Destrook, you wouldn't have needed to help those humans… Hehe… They lost their former partner because they weren’t strong enough.
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Image So that? If you have time to say stupid things like that, why don’t you attack me, Divoti?
Image You dare talk to your creator like that? I need to teach you your place once and for all.
Image Go ahead and try! We won’t be a burden! I’ll show you Bruvictor’s power!

When you defeat the last Brudistar…

Image Lady Divoti… My apologies…
[It explodes]
Image They don’t seem to be performing as expected. Well, it’s fine. These were only the first batch. More adjustments can be made.
Image They’re just imitations. No matter how many you create, it’s pointless…
Image (Bruvictor is…angry…)
Image (It’s no wonder… If clones of me were doing things that I hated…)

The plot continues when Divoti hits 50% HP.

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Image You’re the ones who fought Lord Valgeass and survived… It seems you’re a greater obstacle than I believed.
Image Heh. If you know that, then take us more seriously!
Image I didn’t plan to do this, but… I guess I’ll remove the Crecedia’s limiter.
Image What!?
Image Main generator, overdrive… Eclipse generation activation, connected!
Super Robot Wars BX - Valgeass and Destrook

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Image I will obtain…that otherworldly power!!

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Image Ugh!
Image W-what’s going on? Her movements are totally different now!
Image You will face the consequences of defying Destrook, and I will carve it into your flesh!

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Image Guuuuh!
Image Dang it… We can’t let her get away with this!
Image Bruvictor! With your speed, you should be able to beat her!
Image On it!
Image Ugh!?

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Image Bruvictor!?
Image M-my body…
Image Hehe. It seems you’ve reached your limit.
Image So then…
Image You are, in the end, a false existence. You cannot escape the limitations we inscribed into you. You knew that, right?
Image Bruvictor! Why did you keep quiet about it!?
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Image I’m giving you one last chance. Pledge your loyalty to Destrook once more.
Image Wha…
Image If you pledge your loyalty to Lord Valgeass once again, I will save your life.
Image Bruvictor…
Image …I have…one thing to say to you…Divoti…
Image Oh?
Image I…won’t die… I’ve decided to follow through on the oath… The mission engraved on my body… Until the very end… Just as he did… Along with these two…
Image Bruvictor!
Image Heh…
Image I shouldn’t have asked such a pointless question. Rot here with your so-called friends!
Image Bruvictor… Everyone is in danger! At a time like this, there must be something I can do… Something only I can do…
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Image Cho…RyuJin…
Image Please! Lend us your strength!!

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Image ChoRyuJin!?
Image What!? This energy isn’t coming from the G-Stone!!
Image This energy reading… Could it be…

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Image That light…
Image It’s coming from Falsaber’s stone…
Image What on earth…
Image The hearts of my friends are calling me back…
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
[A flash of light]

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Image My heart is no longer shattered!!
(Back to normal)
Image F-Falsaber!!
Image Falsaber, is that really you!?
Image Yeah!
Image The Dimensional Guardian, how are you… You were killed by Lord Valgeass!
Image Yes, I lost my body. But they gave me the motivation to come back to life!!

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Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH!!
(No longer darkened)

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Image ChoRyuJin has revived!?
Image Thank you, my friend! I heard you loud and clear!
Image Waha! ChoRyuJin!!
Image ChoRyuJin!
Image Falsaber and ChoRyuJin… This is a miracle.
Image We can make anything happen, even miracles! Each and every one of us holds courage… That’s what makes us heroes!
Image Falsaber…
Image Let’s become one, Bruvictor.
Image Become one?
Image You should be feeling it too… To deliver my heart from the darkness and free you from your false inscribing. With the fragment that we once lost, we can create infinite life!!

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Image There’s something in the ruins!
Image Close beings are drawn to each other! The origin of the gate that leads to another world is…
Super Robot Wars BX - The Inherited Future
Image Shout it! Youta! Yuki!
Image The words that will open up our destiny and seize the future!!
Image I know it… This is Falsaber’s…
Image Let’s go! Falsaber! Bruvictor!
ImageImageImageImage GLITTERING COMBINATION!!

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ImageImageImageImage GLITTER! FALSAAAAAAAAAAABER!!
(Glitter Falsaber. OG. CV: Masaki Terasoma)
Image Glitter Falsaber…
Image Amazing! They’ve fused together like we did!
Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOHHHH!!

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Image GUUUUUH!!
Image That light…
Image What a dazzling glow…
Image They have recovered it once again! The fragment of the Guardian that was transformed into these ruins!
Image Yes! Glitter Falsaber’s precious life… The “Treasure of Life”!
Image The Treasure…of Life…!?
Image Within us, the lost Treasure of Life shines brightly once more!
Image Prepare yourself, Destrook!
Image Behold the power of Glitter Falsaber!

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[Glitter Falsaber]
I mean this completely seriously and without exaggeration, Glitter Falsaber is the strongest unit in the game. Not only are its stats really good, it has four pilots, powerful attacks from close to mid range, a shield, and the broken “Three Treasures” skill. This skill combines the SP regeneration from the “Treasure of the Heart”, the damage increase from the “Treasure of Power”, and the ability to regenerate HP whenever damage is taken, thanks to the “Treasure of Life”. Glitter Falsaber is extremely hard to kill, and this isn’t even his final form.

You can fuse into Glitter Falsaber by combining Falsaber and Bruvictor while they have more than 120 will, which is at the start of every map thanks to Mic shenanigans. You cannot defuse after fusing. Also, Youta and Yuki have moved to Falsaber full time, leaving Bruvictor all by himself when not fused.

Image This is the you we saw fighting against the Mycenae… No, this is your real self.
Image No, Youta. This isn’t the same Glitter Falsaber we saw in the Kedora’s memories.
Image Correct. There is another Dimensional Guardian residing within this body right now.
Image The existence of another Dimensional Guardian shouldn’t exist… That was Destrook’s biggest miscalculation.
Image And now, with us here, Glitter Falsaber is four bodies in one! We’re unstoppable!

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ChoRyuJin is also back, but he’s way too far behind to participate in this battle. Shame, as he’s sporting 300 will.

Image I’ve always wished to fight with everyone again… And that time has finally come! I’ll unleash the ultimate energy that lies dormant within me right here!

Here’s Glitter Falsaber’s lines against a Brudistar, should any remain at this point.

Image Glitter Falsaber… We’ve determined that this is an unexpected factor, and at the same time, we recognize you as an obstacle.
Image Being defeated by them would be the same as being used like that. You don’t want that to happen, do you?
Image Bruvictor…
Image Yeah… That would be really unbearable…
Image Brudisatar! We’ll put an end to you with our own hands! Let’s do it, everyone!

Now that we’ve got Glitter Falsaber back, let’s get into the boss dialogues with Divoti.

Image The Dimensional Guardian before you has evolved even further! You’ve miscalculated, Divoti!
Image Haha… You think this is a big miscalculation? You’re underestimating me, Bruvictor. This Crecedia was created to be his power! Who cares about a Dimensional Guardian!
Image You can’t defeat us… Because Glitter Falsaber combines our hearts and powers into one!
Image Let’s do it, Youta! Yuki! Bruvictor!
Image Yes! The strongest Dimensional Guardian will defeat you! This is Glitter Falsaber!!

Image It’ll be a hassle if you go Hyper… I’ll squash you before that happens!
Image Shou! There’s something creepy about her machine! We’d better be careful!
Image She’s the one who created Bruvictor and Brudistar! That machine must be pretty impressive too!

Image If it weren’t for your interference, my puppet Burvictor would have destroyed Falsaber. Since we can’t go into the past, let me repay you for your deeds.
Image Was it you who drove Bruvictor mad during the battle involving Jupiter X!? Even if Bruvictor had awakened to his sense of justice back then, you…
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Image Hehe… The warriors of the Fifth Dimensional Empire have finally realized that you’re children. I was trying to be careful not to upset them, but… Well, you can imagine their reaction.
Image All three of you! Your opponent is the one who was with Valgeass! She must be strong!
Image I know, Maria! Even though we’ve only just started fighting her, we can sort of tell how strong she is!
Image You might be after ChoRyuJin, but we won’t let you get close!

Image Why are you targeting ChoRyuJin!? What’s your purpose in coming here!?
Image Haha… Do you really think we’d tell our enemy our purpose? How foolish!
Image Then I’ll defeat you! That way, I’ll stop you regardless of your purpose!

Image Vessel from Beyond! I will take that infinite power that’s residing within you!
Image She knows the reason I was resurrected here! The true nature of the infinite power that’s flowing through my body!

Image ChoRyuJin is back… I’m finally reuniting with my brother! I will use all my courage to defeat you!
Image That sounds impressive, but the Crecedia is not so easy to defeat with just a little extra emotion!

Image Hey, pilot of that thing. Judging by your voice, you must be a woman, right? I think I dig that cold, harsh vibe…
Image Heh…
Image Not an instant rejection? Could it be…
Image Shut your mouth right now or I’ll kill you instantly!
Image Eek!
Image Of course this would happen, Window! She’s Falsaber’s enemy! What did you expect!?

Image I’ve already looked into you. I know about your name change to Versal Knight and the loss of one of the Three Sacred Treasures.
Image I may have lost the Sword of Flames, but my powers are greater than ever! See for yourself!

Image This world is not a place for you! But if you can choose a path other than fighting…
Image The life forms of this world are inferior to Lord Valgeass. Why would I ever do that? Let alone subjugating them, thinking about joining hands with them makes me sick!

Image She didn’t fight at Orbit Base, but she’s as strong as she looks!
Image I’ll show you Crecedia's power. This is reality!

Image We still don’t have that much data on that Gundam. This is a good opportunity, so show me everything you got!
Image This Gundam that was created by the AGE System has infinite possibilities! No matter how much you analyze it, it’s pointless!

Image The earth, sky, sea, and everything else is within the Crecedia’s domain. It doesn’t matter where you go!
Image In addition to speed, it seems to be a machine with more than enough firepower… I’d prefer to use hit-and-run tactics, but would it even work!?

Image When I looked at previous records involving Destrook, there was no mention of that machine ever being fielded. And now it’s here! Why do they want ChoRyuJin so badly!?
Image Just wait, Lord Valgeass. I will give you infinite power…

Image Zeus must have left us his power to protect the world from people like you! Prepare yourself, Divoti! Mazinger Z will crush Destrook’s ambitions!
Image Those who claim to protect the world always say the same things. I’m getting tired of hearing it.

Image Since your boss isn’t here, it seems like Falsaber did more damage than he thought.
Image Hehe. Tell me, is he crying like a baby?
Image Are you done talking? Insulting Lord Valgeass deserves a thousand deaths!

Image I’m aware of the capabilities of that mech. It’s practically useless against the Crecedia!
Image It’ll be hard for an Aesti to compete with an enemy custom unit… But I can at least try to provide some support!

The map ends when Divoti is defeated.

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Image Ugh… I didn’t think the Dimensional Guardian would be this powerful after regaining his original form… However!!

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Image Ugggggh!!
Image ChoRyuJin!
Image You’ve brought me to this point… What power… No, what determination!!
Image No matter how powerful the energy within you is, I’ll take it for Lord Valgeass!!
Image Kuh!

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(TL Note: GekiRyuJin will either separate from his partner or will spawn in if not deployed or was shot down.)
Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOH!

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Image Grrrr!
Image GekiRyuJin!
Image How pointless! Someone like you can’t stop my Crecedia!!
Image Even so… Even so, ChoRyuJin is… I’ll never let my brother go again!!
[A flash of orange light]
Image What!? Something is flowing inside me…

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Image What the…
Image The Symmetrical Docking was undone!?
Image Why!? Their Sympathetic Levels haven’t gone down!
Image I see… Now there are more vessels for… The POWER!
Image The POWER!?
Image This energy is burning my AI!
Image Is this The POWER!?
Image Yes. This is the energy that revived us!
Image And with this power, we will now give birth to a new Symmetrical Docking!!
Image A new Symmetrical Docking!?
Image That’s impossible! The Fusion program inside us doesn’t have a function like that!
Image Are you going to give up without even trying!?
Image !?
Super Robot Wars BX - The King of Braves is Here!
Image I know you haven’t forgotten! Article 5, Section 125 of the GGG Charter!
Image ...GGG Members, no matter how difficult the situation may be…
Image Will never give up!
Image And we are undoubtedly members of GGG!!
Image I’ve erased the words “give up” from my memory!
Image Then there’s no need to hesitate!
ImageImageImageImage UUUUOOOOOOOOOOGHHHHH!!!

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Image GAAH!
Image FuuRyuu, EnRyuu, HyouRyuu, and RaiRyuu’s Sympathetic Levels are beyond the range of numerical measurement! It far exceeds 200%!!
Image This is our…
(GenRyuJin)
Image New Symmetrical Docking!!
(GouRyuJin)
Image The newest heroes, GenRyuJin and GouRyuJin…
[The Crecedia starts sparking]
Image The strength of The POWER is frightening… But that’s just a small fragment of its might… Also…
Image You have lost, Divoti! The POWER will never be yours!!
Image Yes… I admit defeat today. We’ll meet again, Glitter Falsaber.
[Divoti leaves. The music goes back to normal]
Image Destrook withdrawal confirmed! No GAIL forces have been spotted in the vicinity!
Image Good. As soon as everyone returns to the ships…
Image GUUUUUH!!
Image GouRyuJin!?
Image I can’t control The POWER!
Image GenRyuJin too!?
Image GUWAAAAA!!

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Image Ugh…
Image Everyone!
Image It’s okay… We’re all alive…
Image I guess you all took more damage from that power than we thought… The POWER… What kind of power is it…
Image Arma…
Image Yes. That light…is the Light of Destruction!

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[???]
Image I see… Glitter Falsaber, huh…
Image He rose up after dying once. The Dimensional Guardian seems to be more tenacious than I thought.
Image Fufu… He came back to life on purpose.
[Valgeass punches a wall]
Image I must repay him for this wound!!
Image Please wait, Lord Valgeass! You’re still feeling the effects of the transfer in your body! Please, leave the small matters to me!
Image Says the one who can’t do a simple task properly?
Image I have no intention of making excuses for my failure. However, there are other ways to obtain The POWER than just Austral Island. More than anything… In that battle, I unintentionally gained a clue to our ultimate goal, the “Power of the Boundary".
Image The Power of the Boundry… Is this lead reliable?
Image To be sure it is, we will use the legacy of the Mycenae.
Image The legacy of the Mycenae, huh…
Image We’ve been working with that man in preparation for this for some time now.
Image Very well, Divoti. Show me how you handle these “small matters”. To restore the world to the way it should be…
Image Yes… To achieve that, we will destroy the Boundary!!

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image HyouRyuu, EnRyuu, FuuRyuu, and RaiRyuu all appear to be functioning normally.
Image I also looked into Falsaber and there didn’t seem to be any abnormalities.
Image Sorry for worrying everyone.
Image Both HyouRyuu and EnRyuu are safe… Thank goodness…
Image *Sobbing* Fal…saber… FALSAAAAABEEEEEER!
Image Don’t cry, Yuki. I’m right here.
Image Yeah! Yeah!
Image Good grief, that Yuki…
Image Hehe. You can cry too, you know?
Image Who’s crying!? I’m too old to cry in public!
Image Oh? But when Falsaber was gone, you…
Image Don’t go there.
Image Exactly. There are times when boys just want to look cool.
Image Don’t talk about me like I’m just going through puberty!
Image Youta…
Image What’s up, Falsaber?
Image Thank you.
Image !
Image You continued to fight even after I was gone.
Image I-it’s nothing worth mentioning… I mean… Bruvictor was with us too…
Image I see… You’ve grown stronger, Youta.
Image W-welcome…back… Welcome home, Fal…saber… *Starts crying*
Image Yeah. I’m home.
Image (I’m so happy for you, Youta…)
Image Bruvictor, I owe you a debt of gratitude too.
Image That's unnecessary. We’re the same being. It’s natural that we fight for the same purpose.
Image So in the battle just now, you both fused to return to your original form of Glitter Falsaber… But you still have your own personalities?
Image I am what Divoti shaped using the remnants of Falsaber’s “Heart” that was engraved into the Treasure of Power. I’m an irregular being and will probably never be fully integrated back into Falsaber.
Image And that will prove fatal for Destrook.
Image Yeah. After all, it’s like there are two Dimensional Guardians now.
Image I’m so happy that ChoRyuJin and Falsaber are back, and that we now have the power of Glitter Falsaber, but…
Image Mmm. Falsaber, HyouRyuu, EnRyuu. There are things I would like you to tell us about.
Image I know, Taiga. The Treasure of Life that we recovered on this island…
Image And The POWER we encountered.

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[GAIL Town, Outside the Dome]
[Explosion]
Image Argh! It’s guerrillas from the Old Island! Why are they here!?
[Explosion]
Image GUWAAAAH!
[Dead]
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Image Heh. Isn’t this going swell? Thanks to you natives, GAIL is in a panic both inside and out.
Image You’re here too?
Image I could ask you the same thing. I thought it was forbidden for you to enter the New Island.
Image I got a message.
Image Oh, well isn’t that perfectly timed. Must have been a very thoughtful message.
Image Heh…

Image Ugh. They’re doing whatever they want with our home! Don’t even let one of those Old Island monkeys leave alive!
[Explosion]
Image Woah! They seem to be getting serious over there. What will you do, Hero?
Image This is what I want! Return fire!
[Explosion]
Image Hmm. Very encouraging. Now, it’s time for me to get to work.
Image (There’s not much time left…)

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image Wait a second! Are you serious!?
Image We’re not programmed to lie! It’s the truth!
(Phone)
Image Yes, yes. Let’s not fight. For now, I’ll explain it again since you provided all the information. Back then, you pushed the giant meteorites summoned by ZX-06 into the ES Window. But then something abnormal occurred.
Image Yes. The ES Window that was about to disappear ended up causing a bypass fluctuation, and both we and the meteorite ended up in the center of Jupiter.
(Phone)
Image Normally if you were to end up there, you’d get crushed, but that didn’t happen. Back when he was pushing the meteorite through the ES Window, ChoRyuJin encountered an energy that was strong enough to penetrate the ES Window.
Image And that’s this The POWER, huh?
Image This is the important part. With the power of The POWER, you leaped through space and returned to the Earth sphere. However, you ended up 65 million years ago… The Earth was in the Late Cretaceous period, the age of the dinosaurs.
Image Correct! We surpassed the speed of light and transcended time and space!
Image Time travel!?
Image I once traveled through time, but 65 million years is… It’s amazing.
Image Six months was hard enough for Akito! I’m sure he’d love me even if I’m 65 million years younger than him, right? Ah, but wouldn’t it be romantic if we were to meet again after all that time? Even if it took 10 thousand and 2 thousand years…
(TL Note: Reference to Genesis of Aquarion.)
Image Don’t go off topic! This isn’t the time for that!
Image As long as you’re here, it’s always the time for that.
Image Yes, yes. If you keep it up, I’m leaving. Can you flirt somewhere else?
Image But when you mention a meteorite and the Late Cretaceous period, it makes me wonder…
Image I know! The cause of the ice age was due to a meteorite falling!
Image No matter how you look at it, there’s just no way they…
Image Yes way.
Image You’re joking…
Image The meteorite that fell with us kicked up a huge amount of dust, blocked out the sun, and brought Earth into a long winter.
Image You killed the dinosaurs…
Image Yes, we did…
Image HyouRyuu… EnRyuu…
Image But we prayed. We wanted to live. We wanted to see everyone again. And so we waited…
Image It was the energy of The POWER that resided within our bodies that made that wish come true.
Image Is that how your Super AI and GS Ride were still intact after 65 million years?
Image And you continued to sleep until that battle woke you up.
Image No. We weren’t asleep the entire time.
Image What?
Image Even after our AI went into hibernation, we continued to sense the world in a state similar to what humans call “half-asleep”. We awoke to participate in a battle that took place tens of thousands of years ago.
Image A battle that took place tens of thousands of years ago… Could it be…
Image The battle between the ancient Mycenae and Zeus that we saw in the Kedora’s memory!?
Image Were you in the battle, but not in the memory?
Image Correct. That battle was how you ended up like this.
Image !?
Image As everyone knows, Hades, the King of the Mycenae, was defeated by Zeus and his allies. Mycenae was destroyed. However, Glitter Falsaber was deeply wounded from that fight.
Image I was?
Image Back then, you were just waiting to run out of strength.
Image Then we prayed again to The POWER’s energy…
Image We wanted to save our friend!!
Image So the reason why Falsaber was split into the Four Treasures was that…
Image It was thanks to ChoRyuJin’s power all the way back then…
Image After Falsaber split into the Four Treasures and they were scattered, we once again fell into a deep sleep.
Image A long, deep sleep…
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Image But then you woke up again, right?
Image Falsaber?
Image I came to understand this when I was reunited with the Treasure of Life, which had taken the form of ruins here in Austral.
Image I see. So that’s what happened.
Image What’s up, Inez? If you know something, please tell us.
Image Do you remember the first time you came to Austral Island?
Image Yes. I met Knight Gundam, reunited with everyone, and then…
Image We fought the mind controlled Bruvictor, I was defeated, and right when we were able to be killed…
Image You’re not suggesting…
Image Yes. At that time, ChoRyuJin used the Treasure of Life to teleport us to Earst.
Image Yes. It was a result of our desire to help you.
Image I see… So the gazes we felt in Austral were you…
Image Thank you, EnRyuu and HyouRyuu… Even though your bodies were decaying, you continued to watch over us…
Image Stop it, Falsaber.
Image When you say that, it makes our Super AIs feel uncomfortable.
Image That’s a good story. And you all made it back alive. I’m proud of you, brave heroes.
Image
Image What’s wrong, EnRyuu?
Image We haven’t told you everything yet.
Image Huh?
Image When we lent our power to Glitter Falsaber, we saw a certain person…
Image A certain person? Who was it? Some sort of neanderthal?
Image It was…
Image …Me, wasn’t it?
Image Yuki!?
Image I saw it when the Kedora was defeated… Long ago, on Bardos Island, Glitter Falsaber and I were standing together…
Image Yuki and me back then?
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Image At the time, I thought it was a dream or an illusion, but… It wasn’t…wasn’t it?
Image Correct. I don’t know why or how, but you were definitely there back then.
Image Right… Just what…
Image What do you mean? The Kedora showed us a world from tens of thousands of years ago, but she’s right here…
Image …Tell me, Mom. You’re the one who brought her into our house. Do you know something?
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Image Mom!!
Image Calm down, Youta. She’s…
Image No, it’s fine, Captain Yuuki.
Image Tell me… Mom… Tell me the truth about me…
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Image Yuki… You are…
[Explosion]
Image What was that!?
Image This is the bridge!! A large-scale tectonic movement was just observed on the island! We believe the island’s volcano has just erupted!
(Phone)
Image The Nadesico’s telephoto camera captured the current state of the area around the crater. But it doesn’t look good. I’m sending you the feed.
(Phone)
[Beep]
Image Isn’t that Gorg!?
Image And a lot of him too!
Image No… That’s…
Image No doubt about it… Those are the Guardians we saw in Manon’s ruins!!
Image What!?
Image They found it… GAIL found Manon’s ruins!!

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[GAIL Town, Hallway]
Image Rod! Where are you!? What’s the meaning of this!? Dammit, where did he go at a time like this!?
Image Hehehe… Are you looking for the Balboa heir?
Image It’s you…
Image It’s been a while… Glad you’re still alive.
Image W-who are you…
Image Hey, don’t be so rude!
[Slaps]
Image Guh!
[Lynx falls to the ground]
Image Sorry about that. I got a little rough with you. I need your help. Got it? Huh!?
Image Huh!?

We’ve also got new Tactician bonuses! Falsaber also rejoins as a Tactician.
  • Wendy: Regen 10% HP every turn
  • Graham: Counterattack power +5/10/15%
  • Jojo: Critical rate +30/40/50%
  • Churull: Attack power +5/10/15% against Mardoul Army
  • Cham: Enables post-movement transformation
  • Shinoda: Nullifies stat decreases
  • Mamoru: Increases max will by 10
  • Ruri: Hit rate +5/10/15%
  • Doris: Regen 10% EN/MP every turn
  • Sheryl: Increases max will by 10
  • Mina: Ignore size modifier
  • Yuki: Defensive skill activation rate +30/40/50%
Next time will be the Giant Gorg and Dunbine finale stage!

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This is part one of two.

Welcome to the beginning of the home stretch. From here on out, we’ve got plot finales after plot finales.

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Squad time! The mandatory deployments this time are Gorg, Shou, and The Captain. There’s 15 deployment slots, composed of Youta/Bruvictor, Jin/Maria, Jojo/Volfogg, Lockon/Marida, Banagher/Yuuki, Koji/Klan, Kio/Tieria, Guy/Slarzen, SKL/Ranvel, Setsuna/Graham, Knight/Tod, J/Aisha, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Mic/ChoRyuJin, and Alto/Allelujah. The Tactician is Doris, since she’s required for a secret.

Last time, ChoRyuJin and Falsaber came back. Now, a volcano is erupting and Manon is about to start attacking the world because Rod is a dumbass.

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Super Robot Wars BX - Escape
Image What’s the status of the Guardians?
Image Right now, they’re staying near the crater, but with each eruption, more of them are gathering.
(Phone)
Image They’re probably preparing for an invasion.
(Phone)
Image Gorg was created by Manon’s civilization. If so, then those Guardians must be as well…
Image Hmm. We should assume they have similar strength.
Image This is all my fault… It’s my fault that Manon is…
Image It’s a shame, Yuu…
(Psychic)
Image !?
Image It seems you have yet to pull off a miracle.
Image That voice… Manon!?
Image What’s wrong, Yuu!?
Image Shhh. Quiet down, Cham. Manon is talking to Yuu.
Image You mean like when we first met!?
Image It’s frustrating not knowing what he’s saying.
Image I wish we could stop him…

Image Yuu, we wanted to survive forever. That’s why I waited for you all this time.
Image So then let’s meet up and…
Image No. Your kind doesn’t want that. Humans tried to take control of our resting place through violent means.
Image No! You have it all wrong!
Image It really doesn’t matter. This is how things were always going to go. Your Earth civilization is just too inferior.
Image I’m sorry that GAIL did that. But they didn’t know you were alive down there.
Image So it wouldn’t have mattered if we were dead?
Image That’s not…
Image We have no reason to submit to you. If survival is only granted to those who fight and win, then I’ll make sure that we survive.
[Manon psychically hangs up]
Image Manon!? Manon!
Image Yuu, how did it…
Image Horribly… Manon didn’t listen to me…
Image No way… So we’re forced to fight this Manon guy and those Guardians?
Image I guess we should start preparing to intercept them, right?
Image Captain, do you have a moment?
(Phone)
Image Sergeant Wong, what’s the matter?
Image I just got a call from Chief Mechanic Rody of the maintenance team. We got an SOS from Rod Balboa of GAIL through the Carrier Beagle.
Image From GAIL!?
Image They’ve been trying to kill us. What does he want now?
Image …Understood. Please connect me to the Carrier Beagle’s line.
Image This is pure bull! Even in this situation, all they care about is bureaucracy.
(Phone)
Image Rod Balboa!
Image Hang up!
Image !?
Image This is unfair! They’re only contacting us because they can’t clean up their own mess! I told them not to do it! I told them this would happen!
Image Tch… I hate it, but I can’t refute that.
Image So?
Image I’ll be blunt. BX, I need your help.
Image

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[GAIL HQ, Chairman’s Office]
Image Shot Weapon, what’s the situation?
Image I’m currently traveling across the Pacific Ocean with Lord Drake. We’ll be reaching Austral Island shortly.
(Phone)
Image I see…
Image Chairman Roy… Let me confirm one last time. Do you really want us to take action?
Image I’ve already done the groundwork. If you don’t retake the island, GAIL is finished. You know what that means, right?
Image I understand. I will repay the kindness you showed me when I was just starting out.
[Shot hangs up]
Image He thinks that I’m a man who can’t see right through him. Well, he knows what he’s doing. Is he testing me?
Image …Chairman, are you sure? Branch Manager Rod is on that island…
(GAIL Employee)
Image I thought I told everyone. Rod is no longer the Branch Manager.
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Image That island… Our company is staking everything on the Austral Project. It’s not just your plaything, Rod…

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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image So the Guardians are steadily increasing in number and preparing for an invasion, huh…
Image I have eyes on the scene. This information is reliable.
Image Hmph. You’re so carefree about just watching. Even I can do that.
Image Of course, I don’t intend to go quietly, but…
Image It’s frustrating, but our weapons don’t work on them.
Image So you’re asking us for our power? We were just enemies.
Image Don’t get me wrong. I don’t hate you guys or anything. I just don’t like anyone doing whatever they like on my island, no matter who it is. That’s all.
Image I knew you were that kind of guy…
Image Ninja Junior?
Image That way of thinking is what pissed Manon off!
Image Hold it, Yuu. These people are asking us for help.
Image My opinion hasn’t changed… But right now, I don’t think it’s helpful.
Image Let’s leave the discussion about your opinions for later.
Image So, what does GAIL want us to do?
Image This matter has nothing to do with GAIL.
Image !?
Image This has nothing to do with GAIL HQ or the Austral Branch. This is a personal request from Rod Balboa.
Image What!? There’s no point in pretending they’re not involved!
Image You know my grandfather is in league with Drake, right?
Image GAIL has caused us a lot of trouble.
Image The biased reporting in Japan, the operation to occupy this inhabited island… All of that was instigated by your company.
Image Do you have any idea how much we’ve suffered because of you!?
Image I only found out about that after the fact. There’s no use in me apologizing for what my old man did, but…
[Rod bows]
Image Please keep your head up!
Image I’ll bow my head as much as I want for the sake of the island. I will swallow my pride to protect this place.
Image Why? It’s weird seeing you bow your head like that!
Image Of course, I want to resolve this situation no matter what, but that’s not the main problem.
Image Then what is!?
Image My grandfather… Or rather GAIL HQ sent Drake’s Army here to destroy the island’s secrets.
Image What!? We weren’t aware of that!
Image I heard it directly from the old man himself. Our unique hotline is still operational on this island. Gramps said that the Austral Branch is now closed and I can do whatever I want.
Image I see… So that’s why you’re requesting us personally.
Image Right now, I have no authority, but it seems I’m not out of cards. As long as there are people who follow me, I can’t just run away alone.
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Image …I understand where you’re coming from, but this is too convenient!
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Image I want to ask you one thing.
Image What is it? If it’s something I can answer, I will.
Image What’s the reason for GAIL coming here to cover it all up? If it was just some whim that caused all this to happen, they wouldn’t have gone this far. What’s the real reason?
Image Hehehe…
Image What’s so funny!?
Image He was quite the actor. It seems that none of you noticed.
Image Huh? What are you…
Image Haven’t you noticed the man that’s usually next to the kid isn’t here today?
Image You mean The Captain? I’m sure he’s busy doing something…
Image His “one job” schtick is complicated.
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Image That man is just like me… I’m sure you suspected that he was a villain on par with the mafia.
Image If you’re comparing him with Shanalua’s case, I don’t think it’s similar…
Image But it is! He was a spy sent by Martha Vist of the Federation!!
Image !?

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[Augusta Institute, Office]
Image So, what’s the latest report from that man?
Image Well, considering the alien uprising, perhaps he was captured by GAIL…
Image I have all the information I needed and I was considering calling the whole thing off… Ah well. It is what it is. Shame he didn’t find out about anything else… In the end, he stubbornly refused to talk about anything other than the island and the Box.
Image He was doing his job after all…
Image His job, huh? That’s just the way men think.
Image
Image By the way, Alberto. I’m sure they’ve made thorough preparations over there, right?
Image It seems to be progressing well. But Auntie…
Image The world must be stabilized. Even in times of war, if we cannot have a handle on things, humanity will only continue to plunge into darkness. The world has finally begun to stabilize. If something were to interfere now…

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[Will Wipps, Bridge]
Image Please reconsider your decision, Father! Don’t allow Aura Machines to spread the war any further!
Image Roy Balboa promised to establish our position on Upper Earth if this mission is successful.
Image Fighting to get a foothold… Is Mother’s ambitions still leading you astray, Father?
Image My doubts have already disappeared. Luuza is dead.
Image If so, then why?
Image I want to test my strength once more, before I get taken over by Luuza’s will. I need to rebuild my country. Although we are guests right now, I will make it happen.
Image Father…
Image Rimul, how will you live in this world? Will you follow me, or…
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Image I’m fighting for Nie. I want to live with the man I love. That’s the natural thing for a woman to do.
Image Then begone. Take any Aura Machine you want.
Image !?
Image What is it? From this moment on, you and I are no longer parent and child. We are enemies. Don’t you think it’s strange for someone to remain on their enemy’s ship?
Image …King Drake, thank you for your mercy. The next time we meet will be on the battlefield.
Image (Farewell… Father…)
[Rimul leaves]
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Image My Lord…
Image Before being King, I’m a parent. Heh… I hope Mardoul isn’t watching.
Image No. I feel that your ambition is still strong.
Image You’re not wrong… Black Knight, I heard that your Aura Machine is very abnormal. Can you use it properly?
Image Yes. This power may have come from a strange monster, but it will surely…
Image Good. Let Shot know that Drake Luft will once again begin his quest to dominate Upper Earth!

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[Gran Garan, Hangar]
Image What do you think, Bruvictor?
Image No problem. Now I’ll be able to talk through Falsaber’s stone.
Image Is this also because of the Treasure of Life?
Image Yes. The Treasure has created a link of life between me and Bruvictor… And also between us, Youta, and Yuki. Now not only can he communicate through my stone, but Bruvictor should also be freed from Destrook’s bondage.
Image So the reason you’re here is to confirm that, right?
Image …This isn’t the best time to check things like that, right?
Image No. I know it’s difficult to calm down unless you can distract yourself.
[Door opens]
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Image Guy, how did it go?
Image Pointless. We tried contacting Chairman Roy, but he didn’t respond.
Image At this rate, we might not be able to clear up Manon’s misunderstanding.
Image He’ll only get angrier. And eventually…
Image An all-out war between alien civilizations… Is this a repeat of the interstellar war from 50 years ago? I really don’t want that to be the case…
Image No matter how deep you research history, we don’t know what it was like back then. But…
Image There are people like Ian, Captain Jeffrey, and Flit who lived through that ordeal. They said it was Hell.
Image The Principal said something like that too…
Image We might not be able to avoid fighting Manon. But, if we allow Drake to invade, any hope of a ceasefire will be lost.
Image That’s right… Even if we do have to fight, we might be able to come to an understanding by the end.
Image If there’s even a little hope left…
Image Yes. We just have to do our best.
Image If we can defeat Drake, then the war we brought to Upper Earth will be over…
Image Is something the matter?
Image I’m a little worried about whether I can kill Drake with my own hands. He’s the one who killed my father, my mother, and so many of my comrades.
Image Then why don’t you let Zama do it?
Image That may be the only way to counter Drake’s Aura power.
Image Is that what you think? But you’re counting on a certain Aura Battler who’s holed himself up in his room.
Image Shou is?

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[Gran Garan, Private Room]
Image
Image Shou, are you there? Can you open the door?
(Darkened)
Image It’s unlocked.
[Door opens]
Image Shou…
(Normal)
Image I told you, I’m fine.
Image What’s wrong with you, Shou? Everyone’s worried about you.
Image I just want some alone time.
Image Were you crying? What’s really going on?
Image The Black Knight… I wonder if I can really defeat him…
Image Is this really the time for doubts?
Image I can’t help but think that if Knight Gundam wasn’t there during that battle in AEU, I would have been killed.
Image You’re doing the best you can. Right now, we just need to focus on calming Manon down.
Image That’s important, yes. But we need to take down the Black Knight and Drake. For someone people call an Aura Battler, I’ve continued to put my allies in danger.
Image If you think that, then I’m the same. We’re all the same.
Image
Image Shou, do you love me?
Image Love?
Image Yes.
Image I…like you.
Image I don’t want you to like me. I want you to love me.
Image !
[Crashing and shaking]
Image What was that!?

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[Gran Garan, Hangar]
Image What’s all the ruckus!?
Image It’s an Aura Battler that surrendered! Apparently, it came from the Will Wipps!
Image Is that a Zwarth!? Why did you let it inside!?
Image Keen, stand back. I’ll handle this.
Image The hatch is opening!
[The hatch opens]
Image Come out with your hands up. Slowly now.
Image Nie…
Image Rimul!? Rimul Luft!
Image Nie! Oh, Nie…
Image Rimul! You’re still alive!
Image Why are you surrendering?
Image Oh, right! There’s something I need to tell everyone!
Image What is it?
Image Father has gotten serious!

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[Gran Garan, Bridge]
Image Is that right… So Drake’s ambitions are still alive and well.
Image Even if we were able to contact Sir Roy, I doubt Drake will retreat…
Image Hmm… If this continues, Manon will…
Image It’s all over for us! This battle will become a catalyst for a war even larger than the one we’re in now!
Image No. There’s still hope.
Image Huh?
Image Yuu. He’s the only person Manon opened up to.
Image In the last battle, he alone heard Manon’s voice.
Image What’s Yuu doing now?
Image He went to talk to The Captain. He refuses to believe that he’s a spy.
Image Yuu…

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[GAIL Town, Prison]
Image Captain…
Image You’ve come to see me too, boy?
Image Why… Why did you betray me? We’ve been together this entire time… Why did you do it!? It’s horrible!
Image An agent who investigates and reports on threats to the Federation… That’s my real job.
Image That’s a lie! You saved our lives just for that!? When we first came to this island! When we first jumped to Earst! And every other time… When we were in danger and were having a hard time…
Image I was just doing my job. I did it perfectly, didn’t I? I had to in order to spy on BX.
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Image That’s just the way it is, boy.
Image …I believed in you. I trusted you. Everyone did… Even Doris was starting to warm up to you!
Image Sorry, but that’s all on you.
Image !
Image If you understand, then get out of here quickly. You know this island is done for. You can’t afford to stay here.
Image BX won’t run away… It’s been decided that we will end the fighting on this island.
Image I see… And what about you, boy?
Image
Image I don’t know what to do…
Image ?
Image But I hate it! I hate that things will end without me doing anything! I don’t want the island my Dad researched to be erased! Or for Manon, who could have become our friend, to…
Image
Image Tell me, Captain. Gorg and Manon are my friends. What should I do!? There must be a way for things to end well!
Image …You’re strong, boy.
Image Huh?
Image You refuse to give up… Your words express that clearly.
Image Cap…tain…?
Image You don’t need to listen to my advice, boy. You can figure out what you need to do for yourself. I know you can.
Image Captain…
Image Go, boy.
Image Yeah…
[Yuu opens the door]
Image Yuu, if you can think of doing something, you can try to do it. It doesn’t matter what. Just don’t die, okay?
Image Of course!
[Yuu leaves]
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Image You’re just going to stay here? That’s out of character for someone like you.
Image As long as I don’t do anything unnecessary until the money arrives, I’ll be a billionaire. I won’t have to take on any more missions.
Image …Provided we live in a world where money is usable.
Image Not to steal your words, but if you can think of doing something, you can try to do it, right? Or are you a good-for-nothing who only cares about money? No one thinks you’re that kind of guy.
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Image (Hehehe… Things just keep getting weirder and weirder. Boy, it’s your fault this party is getting like this. My reputation and cash… You’re the one who ruined them both.)

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[GAIL Town, Office]
Image Rod… You almost had me killed for this island’s secrets…
Image …Enough about that. I didn’t abandon you in the end.
Image You were only thinking about this island…
Image Heh… Now that it’s all come to this, all the fighting seems so meaningless. I wonder what I was so eager about…
Image That’s true…
[Door opens]
Image !
Image Whoops. I hope I’m not interrupting something.
Image It’s fine. Thanks for the hard work, Bem. How’s the kid?
Image I thought he’d be more angry, but he controlled himself. Is he really only 13 years old?
Image That’s what the reports say. I’m sorry for making you his maid.
Image I don’t mind.
Image But you’re an odd one. If things go badly, not even a single blade of grass will remain on this island. With your competency, you could find work anywhere. Why didn’t you run?
Image Well, everyone has their own thoughts. I’ve found the place where I belong, Branch Manager.
Image …Call me Rod.
Image Hehe… Got it, Rod. You’re a good guy.
Image Heh…

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[GAIL Town, Hallway]
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Image Youta, are you thinking about your mother?
Image Not really. In the end, I never got to hear what she was about to say. Right now, I’m focusing on the upcoming battle.
Image Bau!
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Image Did you finish talking to him?
Image …You were all waiting for me.
Image Your face… It seems your chat wasn’t in vain.
Image I need to figure out what to do myself… If I can think of what to do, I have to try to do it.
Image Trying anything and everything, huh…
Image I want to talk to Manon one more time with Gorg and everyone!
Image We have your back.
Image Are you sure?
Image I haven’t properly thanked you for saving White Valley.
Image Jojo…
Image But will Manon even listen to you?
Image That’s where the problem lies…
Image Maybe if Jojo and Yuu… No. Galient and Gorg may be the key to dialogue.
Image Galient and Gorg? How so?
Image Galient and Gorg are like brothers.
Image What?
Image You already know that Armored Soldiers aren’t from this era, right?
Image Yeah. They were built a long time ago, by your’s and Mardoul’s ancestors on ancient Earst, right?
Image Back then… There was another planet close to Earst.
Image Another planet… Was it…
Image Yes. That planet was the original home to Manon and his race.
Image Are you serious!?
Image Manon’s planet and Earst and an interstellar alliance and lived together in harmony.
Image So Manon is familiar with Armored Soldiers, huh…
Image Gorg and Galient were machines created with the goal to ensure the prosperity of their respective planets and maintain their everlasting friendship.
Image So that’s why we were the first ones to White Valley when we teleported to Earst…
Image It was because of Gorg and Galient’s bond.
Image The ancient Earstians and Manon’s race were unable to live on their planets due to the technology developed through interstellar exchange. Back then, the Earstians were transported to the central star region of the Crescent Galaxy…
Image And Manon’s race was transported to Earth, a planet similar to their home…
Image It must be related to the teleportation that sent us to Earst…
Image Their friendship has been over for a long time… But the proof that it existed is here now. Gorg and Galient themselves are the result of different civilizations joining hands.
Image If that story is true, then it’s possible for us and them to understand each other!
Image We still have hope! Let’s do our best, Yuu!
Image Yeah!

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Chapter 36: Shining Island

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(Rubble Guardian)
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Image Dammit! I’m getting out of here!

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Image They’ve got their blades to our throats! If we pull out now, the oil storage base will be turned into a sea of flames!
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Image They’ve stopped attacking? They’re creepy as hell…
Image Quit complaining! If they underestimate us, we’ll crush them all at once!
Image Do you really want to torture them? I don’t think they’ll like that…

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Select the Tactician (Doris) and Battleships along with the Gran Garan (Diva and Quarter).

SECRET ALERT
Manon Mandatory #5
Set Doris as the Tactician.


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Deploy the troops. Make sure you deploy Jojo and/or Youta.

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Image Are you sure about this?
Image Is your Austral Disease flaring up!? If you don’t do this, who else will fire the cannon!?
Image I’ll help, so just keep your eyes on the screen.
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Image Bro… You really don’t want to fight a Messenger of God, huh?
Image If they were Gorg’s allies, then they’d be Messengers of God. But Gorg is our Messenger of God. So…
Image Bro…

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Image Yuu!
Image Are you inside Gorg?
Image Who’d listen to your request? Who would want to fight for GAIL!? I fight for Doris, Dr. Wave, Sara, Tomenik, the people of the island, and everyone I love! Remember that!
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Image Are you sure about this?
Image I will take responsibility for my actions. I have to make things right. That’s why I freed him.
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Image Pardon me.
Image C-Captain!?
Image Hey, you…
Image You have my permission.
Image Captain Otto?
Image Yuu is going to persuade the aliens, so what’s the point of fighting amongst ourselves? Wouldn’t that give the wrong impression?
Image You’re not wrong, but isn’t he a spy!?
Image But you could also say he’s loyal to his mission.
Image Right now, I’m officially a freelancer. If a bastard like me can be of any help to you guys, then I want to do my part.
Image So you’re doing this because you want to? I can dig it.
Image Captain…
Image Thanks, boy. And to the Doctor too. I’m sorry.
Image It’s fine. The Captain is The Captain!
Image If you do anything suspicious, I’ll shoot you in the back.
Image I’m prepared for that too. More importantly, those guys haven’t moved yet.
[Beeping]
Image Lady Ceila, the Will Wipps is here!
Image What’s Shou doing?

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Image Shou… Can you fight?
Image I’m not a kid anymore. I’m an adult who has to take responsibility for my position. Captain. Rod Balboa. You feel the same, right?
Image Heh… Don’t lump me together like that.
Image (I will protect everything! That’s what Marvel was getting at! In that case!)

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Super Robot Wars BX - Traces of War
Image He’s here! Drake Luft!
Image They’re getting close to the water’s edge… Those alien weapons are quite impressive.
Image They easily defeated GAIL’s latest models. It’s no wonder the Federation is worried.
Image Dr. Shott, you’ve brought your boss here. That’s a pretty big group. Are you here for revenge?
Image I have no intention to engage in pointless discussion. You have one last chance. Are you going to follow Chairman Roy’s wishes?
Image No. Moreover, I have no intention of following anything you say, since you’re nothing more than the old man’s lackeys.
Image He talks a lot. I thought he knew his place, but it seems that’s not the case. BX, will you also stand against us?
Image I know your ambition. I know if you take control of this island, you’ll just keep fighting.
Image If you retreat, there may be a new path for you. But if you don’t…
Image Fufu… And there you have it. All units, attack!
Image Sir!
Image If we lose here, it’ll all be for nothing. Fight back!
Image In order for Manon and Yuu to converse, we must first repel Drake’s army!
Image I know you’re watching, Manon! We’re waiting for you! At least listen to what I have to say!

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Image More Messengers of God have appeared. We did withdraw from GAIL’s base, but…
Image A battle between Gods… What will happen…
Image Listen up, we’re fighting Drake’s Army! Do your best to set the stage for a meeting!
Image Tom, you don’t have to yell so loud!
Image Please don’t provoke the aliens. It could become something that’s truly irreversible.
Image (Yuu, do your best!)

We got new units!

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[GAIL Combat Helicopter]
Small and fragile, but extremely agile thanks to its S rank in the air. Use Focus whenever possible, since its All Out Attack attack lowers enemy accuracy.

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[GAIL Tank]
A fragile unit, but it has an attack that has a range of 7. Try to outrange any enemies. It’s also one of the few units with a decent Water rank, so try to take advantage of that if possible.

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[Zwarth]
Starts out unassigned in the hangar. It’s on par with the Billbine in terms of stats and power and has a combo attack with said Aura Machine. It’s perfect for Marvel or Tod.

Welcome to the Dunbine and Gorg finale. The objective is to defeat Drake’s Army. If you defeat enough of the Rubble Guardians until there are only 3 pairs left, 6 more pairs will respawn up to two times. You can use this to help farm some Kio/AGE kills if necessary, as the deadline is fast approaching. Of course, you can’t let Gorg or Billbine get shot down.

Rimul Luft also joins, but will need to be assigned to a squad before deployment. She defaults to Marvel’s Botune instead of the Zwarth she rode in on for some reason. Anyone inside that Botune will be kicked out automatically.

SECRET ALERT
Neo Byston Well Optional #5
Defeat Muisy before Shot.

Neo Byston Well Mandatory #5
Have Shou defeat the Black Knight in the first part of this stage.


You’ll have to complete all of the mandatory steps as well as at least three of the optional steps from Chapters 10, 19 (Japan Route), and 33.

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Now for the bosses. We’ve got Drake in the Will Wipps, Black Knight in the Zwauth, Shot in the Spriggan, and Muisy in a Zwarth. We’ve been fighting Aura Battlers all game, so I shouldn’t have to reiterate how to fight them.

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These are the Rubble Guardians. They’re slow, bulky as all hell, and their attacks can inflict debuffs.

Let’s get on with the boss dialogues. First up is Muisy, since she needs to be killed first for the secret.

Image Now that you’ve abandoned Lord Drake, I no longer need to show you any respect, Rimul Luft!
Image Fine by me, Muisy! As a woman, I will devote myself to the man I love! You’re the same as me, right?

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Image L-Lord Shot! Control this world with Aura Machines!
[Muisy explodes]
Image MUISY!
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Image She was one of the demons escalating the war. Don’t get sentimental, Rimul.
Image Yes…
Image Watch me, Muisy. My Aura Machines will take the world by storm!
[Shot casts Soul and Aim]
Image For that reason, let’s win this once and for all!

Aim and Soul will basically let Shot kill a single person, provided that they’re not protected by Guard or Invincible. Be very careful.

Next up is Shot.

Image Without GAIL’s help, you can’t act as you like in Upper Earth! Drake is finished, Shot!
Image If this is the end, then so be it. I’ll just keep going down my path with Chairman Roy instead. I’ll even build my own nation.
Image Don’t get it wrong! You’re finished here too!

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Image Ugh… The Spriggan is falling… I’ve done my best this whole time, but it’s over too soon… Muisy…
[Shot explodes]
Image Aura machines are devices that bring about destruction. Their fate was sealed the moment they were created. To not realize that is…
Image Shot. With the Aura Machines you left behind, I will once again achieve dominance. That must have been the dream behind you inventing Aura Machines.

The next one to fall is the Black Knight. He doesn’t have anything to say to anyone, even Shou. As a reminder, make sure you shoot him down with Shou.

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Image T-the Zwauth has yet to show me its true power…
Image HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Absorb my Aura! Absorb my life! I will have victory!!
[The Black Knight explodes]
Image The Evil Armored Soldier has been defeated, huh…
Image He was a stubborn loser to the very end. Right, Shou?
Image Yeah…
Image (Is that really it? Is that all from the Black Knight and the Zwauth?)
Image Black Knight… His tenacity led to his death. How tragic…

And finally, Drake Luft himself.

(This one is with Shou, Marvel, or Tod)
Image Drake! Becoming GAIL’s errand boy is one hell of a demotion for the King of the Country of Ah!
Image I suppose you haven’t completely given up on your ambitions…
Image Aura Battlers are rebelling against me… Hehe. I guess the people of Upper Earth hate me after all.
Image It’s not just the Upper Earthers! Lady Elle and Lady Ceila hate you too! Everyone does!
Image You ravaged Byston Well and then spread the war to Upper Earth! You will pay for that, Drake!

(This one is with Nie, Keen, or Rimul)
Image Your daughter Rimul is very wise! She wasn’t swayed by your ambition, and instead found out what she needed to do!
Image I no longer have a daughter, Nie Given. My daughter, Rimul Luft, is dead to me.
Image What are you talking about!? Just because she betrayed you…
Image It’s fine, Keen. Drake Luft! You will pay for what you have done as a human being!
Image If you want me to pay, then you must have the power to force me, right? Show me that power!

(This one is with Ceila or Elle)
Image Ceila and Elle are challenging me as representatives of Byston Well. I will not flee.
Image This is a battle between Aura Battleships. We will not flee either!
Image Queen Elle, Queen Ceila, the power of your Aura will bring down the Will Wipps here and now!
Image Drake, do you realize all that you’ve done?
Image Of course. That’s why I’m here.
Image It’s time for your punishment! Return your soul to the void, Drake Luft!

Image Hmm… Perhaps my incompetence was the reason I couldn’t win you over.
Image Don’t worry. No matter who you are, we won’t be swayed.
Image And even if you are incompetent, you’ve come a long way. Brag about it in Hell! That being said, Hell is right here to meet you!

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Image Hehehe… I had intended to throw away all ties to win this battle, but…
Image Lord Drake!
Image This is fine. Luuza is dead, and even though I challenged the world as a human, I still lost. The fact that we came to Upper Earth must have been a sign of Byston Well’s desire to eliminate conflict…
[Drake explodes]
Image Father…
Image It’s over… Drake…
Image Everyone! The Kings of the Countries of Ah and Ku, who had plotted to rule Upper Earth, have finally been defeated!
Image All that remains are the Aura Machine they left behind! Right here, we will end the conflict created by those machines!

The plot continues when every single enemy in Drake’s Army is defeated.

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Image The Will Wipps has sunk. There are no more readings from the Drake Army’s Aura Machines.
Image I see…
Image Rimul…
Image I’m fine, Nie. Father wanted war. That’s the path he chose. He knew this would happen eventually.
Image Drake and Shot are dead, huh…
Image Yes. Now there will no longer be any battles with Aura Machines on Earth…
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Image Gorg!?

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Image Watch out!

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Image Guh!
Image Shou!

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Image You’re here, Manon!
Image So that’s him…
Image I missed.

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Image I’ve lost control of my mech!
Image KYAAAAAAA!

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Image SHOOOOUUUUUUUUU!
Image You bastard!
Image That was the first.
Image Manon, stop fighting! We don’t want to fight you!
Image I’m sorry for fighting the Guardians and for talking about the ruins! So please…
Image Is that all you have to say?
Image Huh?
Image For my friends’ sake, I will wipe you natives off the face of this planet. That is my answer.
Image M-Manon!
Image That Humanoid is their boss! If we can defeat him, this mini interstellar war will be over!
Image You idiot! Why are you always like that!? Manon is angry at you! If you explain yourself properly, I’m sure…
Image I’m sorry, Yuu. This situation won’t allow for that.
Image You heard what the man said. His words are filled with unwavering resolve and clear hostility!
Image No way…
Image Focus your attacks on the Guardians’ leader! That should shut down the other Guardians!
Image Is there no other way? Do we really have to fight Manon?
Image It’s too early to give up, Yuu! You can still talk to Manon as we fight!
Image Exactly! We don’t want to fight him either!
Image I’ll help you out, Yuu. If the story Hilmuka told us is true, then neither Galient nor I are unrelated to this battle!
Image Everyone…
Image We will fight our own battle. What say you, Yuu?
Image Yes!
Image Those kids seem to be motivated about something.
Image If it’s like that, then as pilots for a Macross, we can’t just sit back and do nothing!
Image (First, I need to talk to Manon… Then I’m sure…)
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The final objective of this map is to defeat Manon’s Guardian. It’s basically like a stronger Gorg, so use your most powerful attacks to break through its armor and outrange his close range attacks. However, there are some things we need to do before that.

SECRET ALERT
Manon Mandatory #6, 7, 8
Convince Manon with Gorg (#6). Convince Manon with Jojo and/or Youta (#7). Defeat Manon with Gorg (#8).


You don’t have to convince Manon with both Jojo or Youta, but you can if you want to.

Here are those conversations.

(Jojo)
Image Earstians like us, and Earthlings like Yuu are all together like this! Differences in civilizations don’t matter! If you’ve talked to Yuu before and realize that, then we can come to understand each other!
Image You should have realized that encounters between different civilizations do not necessarily bring stability.
Image But if you use your strength with that reasoning, you’ll end up just like Mardoul!
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Image (Armored Soldier Galient’s pilot… Is it some kind of coincidence that that child is fighting with Yuu, inside of that Guardian? But it doesn’t matter. In order for that tragedy to not happen again, I cannot lose!)
Image Dammit! Did my words not reach him!?

(Youta)
Image Manon, do we no longer understand each other!? There’s no way that’s true!
Image Right now, I stand here to destroy you all. This is the manifestation of my will.
Image I may not remember it, but I fought together with Zenon in the past.
Image Isn’t that proof that different civilizations can join hands?
Image I know Zenon’s will… More than anyone… That’s why I can’t forgive the actions of the current day natives.
Image If you don’t understand us now, I won’t give up until you do!
Image Yeah! For Yuu’s sake, I can’t let Manon and us continue to kill each other like this!

(Gorg)
Image Manon, I’m so sorry!
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Image I’ll apologize as many times as it takes to stop the fighting! If there’s anything I can do, I’ll do it!
Image There’s nothing more you can do, Yuu. Your father surveyed the island and created the spark. Then GAIL lit the fire. This is merely the result.
Image No way… That’s not true! I told you, that’s not why Dad was investigating the island! I hate how the result of Dad’s efforts is this war between us! I didn’t want this to happen!
Image I’m of the same mind, Yuu.
Image Huh!?
Image Just as you wish to not let your father’s will go to waste, I also do not want to let the will of my people go to waste. I have a duty to protect the lives of my sleeping comrades.
Image Manon…
Image For the sake of my comrades who believed in me, I will not take one step back from this battle!
Image (Is it pointless!? Will we never be able to understand each other again!?)
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Image …Gorg, are you telling me not to give up?
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Image In that case, I’ll keep doing my best!

There’s an event that happens when either 4 turns have passed, you defeat 4 enemy pairs, or Manon’s Guardian hits 50% HP.

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Image Even if you know the Guardians’ weaknesses, you have no chance of winning against our sheer numbers.

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Image Gwaaaaaa!
Image Stop it! Please stop, Manon! This isn’t what Zenon would want!
Image What do you know about Zenon?
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Image They tried to rob our home out of pure curiosity. We cannot coexist.
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Image I can’t believe this is the result of us sleeping for 30,000 years. It’s only right to respond to those who seek destruction with destruction!

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Image The volcano is erupting!?

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Image Hehehehe… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Image Is that the Black Knight!? I thought he was dead!
Image It’s pure hatred! The hatred that permeates this place is strengthening that man’s Aura Battler!
Image Hatred… The remnants of Father and Shot who died…
Image Is it coming from Manon too!?
Image I can’t die without settling things with Shou Zama!!
Image Shou!

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[Austral Island, Underground Ruins]
Image Ugh…
Image Am I…still alive…?
Image Shou! You’re alive! Thank goodness!
Image Cham… Where are we?
Image We must be in the ruins that Yuu was talking about! It’s connected to the back of the volcano’s crater.
Image The volcano’s… Were we saved by the barrier?
Image (But that hit should have been fatal…)
[Aura sounds]
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Image The Black Knight’s Aura! He’s still alive! Cham!
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Image Cham?
Image I can feel an Aura, Shou…
Image You mean the Black Knight’s!?
Image No! There are so many Auras that are about to disappear!
Image A lot of Auras that are disappearing?
Image Yes… But there’s one that’s different from the rest…

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Image DIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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Image Ugh! He’s going crazy!
Image I bet he’s pretty pissed off about getting caught up in all this nonsense!
Image I won’t let my comrades walk the path of destruction. You will be the ones to perish!!
Image He’s not listening to us!
Image That man’s anger is immeasurable. Until we stop him, the Zwauth will keep coming back to life again and again!
Image Manon…
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Image Huh? Gorg?
Image Yuu, what’s going on!?
Image Gorg wants to get closer to Manon! Maybe he wants to say something to him!
Image Do you want to talk, Gorg?
Image Gorg is a machine they created… Does that mean he has some way to converse with them?
Image I honestly don’t know, but it’s a better chance than fighting the Zwauth and the Guardians!
Image Alright! We’ll stop Manon’s Guardian! Then it’s your turn, Yuu!
Image Thanks! I’m counting on you, everyone!

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The Black Knight is back and he’s more pissed off than ever before. He’s also literally immortal due to Manon’s hatred, so even if you shoot him down, he’ll just revive with full HP. Take him down once for the exp and money and focus on Manon.

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Image The Zwauth and I have endless Aura power! You still don’t seem to understand that!

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Image Kuh. Its wounds are healing!
Image It’s useless! We must calm Manon down first!

Now, for the boss conversations with Manon.

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Image …So, you're siding with Yuu instead of us, Guardian.
Image Gorg also wants you to stop fighting, Manon! Fighting you is more painful for Gorg than you think! After all, he’s so kind!
Image You’re kind too, Yuu. But my resolve won’t change!

(This one is with The Captain, Rod, or Bem)
Image C-can we really stop that Messenger of God?
Image We have to stop him! If we don’t, then we’ll die together!
Image Don’t act like this isn’t your fault!
Image That’s enough, Miss Doris. If we keep arguing, we really will die together.
Image You have disturbed the resting place of my people. Repent for your actions.
Image I’ve regretted it so many times. I even bowed my head. If I could do the same to you to deescalate the situation, I’ll do it again… But I guess it won’t work, huh?

Image If we can get along with someone like Taida, a Fifth Dimensioner…
Image Then there’s no reason why we and Manon, who live in the same world, can’t get along!
Image That machine fought alongside Zenon… To think that even after all this time, it’s still fighting alongside Zenon’s Guardian like this…
Image Prepare yourself! We won’t give up until you listen to what Yuu has to say!

Image Manon… You’re someone who puts your friends first. Even if it’s just a little, could you direct those feelings towards those around you, such as Yuu?
Image The decision has already been made. My mind will never change.

Image Hey, Jojo! How do you plan to stop that troublemaker!?
Image The usual! We’ll go head-on with Galient and stop the Guardian!
Image After so much time has passed, a civilization that was supposed to have been abandoned is once again being used as a tool of war. It seems they must share the same fate…

Image People like GAIL aren’t the only ones who live in this world! Don’t you understand that, Manon!?
Image You don’t understand. For us, the mere fact that people like them exist is enough for me to pass judgement.

Image Manon! Listen to Yuu! The future you desire lies beyond his words!
Image The future I desire is the guaranteed prosperity of my people. I cannot entrust them to an uncertain possibility.

Image Even if relationships start out well, misunderstandings can lead to war. You cannot stop us now.
Image It’s certainly not easy for those people from other planets to live on Earth! But even a small misunderstanding becomes difficult to repair over time! To prevent that from happening, we must stop you here…

Image Incompatible races will only clash. One must perish.
Image We might be able to defeat you, but that’s not good enough! The key lies with you, Yuu! Let’s do our best, Gundam!

Image Last time, we were dealing with Fifth Dimensioners, and now we’re dealing with aliens from outer space! I can’t imagine they’d be willing to listen to what we have to say… But we were even able to understand beings like the Vajra!
Image The comparison between us and beings without a civilization is very different. Just think about it.

Image You’re probably trying to exploit the Guardians’ lack of speed with that mech, but it won’t work.
Image Unlike the other Guardians, we need to treat him as if we were fighting Gorg! It would be easier if he’d listen to Mina’s song and have a change of heart, but he’s too angry!

Image We’ve never met before, but I can’t stay silent when you say you want to destroy humanity…
Image In that case, you’re our enemy. Come at me.
Image I’d love to, but I feel like Mazinger is telling me to stop you! I’m sure the spirit of Zeus, inherited by Mazinger, is telling me that!

Image We’re not so lenient as to go easy on someone who has no intention of talking.
Image If you really want to talk, let’s do it after he calms down!
Image They show no desire other than to defeat me… I have to be victorious for the sake of my comrades.

Image Just because you don’t like something, you don’t need to destroy everything else. You’re just being selfish!
Image It’s the same for you lot. You try to eliminate those who are incompatible with you. How is that different?

Image I know your power, but I don’t think you’ll be satisfied fighting my Guardian.
Image That may be true, but I still have no intention of backing down. Neither I nor Youta and everyone else within me will!
Image Manon, if you have no intention of listening to us, then I’ll make you!
Image Until you listen to us, we’ll keep fighting you, no matter how long it takes!

The chapter is over when Manon’s Guardian is defeated (hopefully by Gorg related violence).

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Image Ugh… My Guardian!
Image Now, Yuu! Gorg!
Image Gorg, go to Manon!
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Image I won’t let you do that!

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Image Uwaaaaaaah!
Image YUU!
Image That man’s intense hatred feeds the Zwauth’s power. I won’t let you stop it.
Image Ugh… It’s not for you…
Image Become rust on the Zwauth’s sword, Blue Giant!
Image !
[A flash of light and sounds of Aura]
Image !?
Image The Black Knight stopped!
Image Hehehe… This feeling reminds me of back then… It reminds me of the first time I met you! SHOU ZAMA!

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Image Don’t let your hatred plague the battlefield, Black Knight!
Image Shou!? Are you piloting that Aura Machine!?
Image That machine…
Image Gorg! There’s something I need to tell Manon! Let’s combine our powers!
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[Gorg picks something off of the ground]
Image Gorg, that gun belongs to Manon’s comrades!
Image (Gorg is motivated!)
Image Shou! Gorg! DO IIIIIIIIIIIT!

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Image GWAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

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Image What!? The Zwauth is…
Image Ugh… Shou… You’re the one… I…
Image Z-Zwauth… Bring me back…to that place…
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[The Black Knight retreats]
Image The Black Knight escaped!
Image Leave him alone. Right now, we need to…
Image Gorg, he’s gone! Now, to Manon!
[Gorg starts sparking]
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Image Gorg…!?
Image Dammit. Did the Zwauth’s attack take effect now!?
Image Zenon’s Guardian. It’s your misfortune to have followed that boy.
Image Come on, Gorg! Move or you’ll be destroyed!
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Image (Gorg isn’t about to give up… Even after all of that, Gorg is still…)
Image Then I will connect your feelings!
Image Setsuna!?

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Image Setsuna, the Quantum System isn’t ready yet!
Image They are ones who seek change for the future! I will be the bridge that brings them all together! The 00 Qan[T] exists for that purpose!

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Image That light…
Image It’s that Gundam’s…
Image Tell him, Gorg! Tell Manon how you really feel!
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[???]
Image This is…
Image It’s warm, right? They’re called GN Particles.
Image Setsuna created this space so we could talk.
Image It’s strange… The anger that was welling up inside me has disappeared…
Image Will you listen to us?
Image I see. So you guys…
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Image Yuu, Youta, Yuki, Jojo, Shou… Everyone gathered here has something they want to tell you.
Image A space that exposes the true nature of humanity, huh…
Image Manon, there’s something I need to tell you first. Inside your ruins… Your people are dead.
Image !
Image Manon’s people are…
Image Yes. The warmth in their bodies has faded away… There was nothing I could do…
Image I…see…
Image Manon…
Image The cryosleep device was probably destroyed by the volcanic eruption. It was my anger that caused that to happen. But I feel calm. Perhaps this light is the reason…
Image Yes. This too is something created by the humans of this planet, Manon.
(???)
Image It’s you…
Image Are you…Zenon?
Image It would be more accurate to say that it’s my residual thoughts that are residing within Gorg.
(Zenon. Gorg. CV: Satoshi Shimada)
Image Your residual thoughts inside Gorg…
Image Galient’s pilot… Perhaps it was your Armored Soldier that invited you here.
Image So you guys really do know about Galient…
Image Galient and Gorg are symbols of a bond. Us and you Earstians have built these Armored Soldiers and Guardians together, wishing for the prosperity of the other.
Image That was a long time ago…
Image A symbol of a bond that was once separated, now reunited in a distant galaxy, uniting different civilizations… The life created by intelligent life forms lasts less than a moment in the grand scheme of the universe. It’s almost a miracle when one civilization meets another… When one moment meets another moment simultaneously.
Image Yes. That’s why we waited 30,000 years to make contact with the matured humans of this planet.
Image Why didn’t you make contact with the humans who lived 30,000 years ago?
Image Our technology was too advanced. To build a civilization in harmony with those ancient people would require us to abandon our own civilization. My younger brother, Manon, strongly refused, so we decided to use this isolated island as a time capsule.
Image But one man broke the taboo and fell in love with a native.
Image He broke the taboo, and Manon tried to kill him.
Image Who?
Image Masius del Madou. He was my best friend. I joined his side to protect him, but as a result, I was forced to leave Manon and my people.
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Image So your body was inside Gorg…
Image After I left Austral, I found myself inside the body of a Guardian, a being with eternal life.
Image Were you all alone?
Image No. Even after I parted with Masius, I met some wonderful friends. Eldran, Zeus…and you two.
Image !
Image …I’m sorry. Even though we were friends, we have no memory of that…
Image I guess I’m not from this era after all…
Image Yuki…
Image I thought that mating someone of a different species would be the beginning of our downfall. That’s why I couldn’t forgive Masius for what he did.
Image You’re wrong. That was not the beginning of “the end”, but the beginning of “a new beginning”.
Image What?
Image You should understand now, Manon… This planet is…

[Back on the map]
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Image Manon!?
Image Go after him, Yuu! Manon has to be waiting for you!
Image There’s a path in the crater that leads to the ruins!
Image Yes!

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Image The rest is up to you, Yuu…
Image I’d like to think that he understood, seeing as how he left like that…
[Beeping]
Image (Hmm!? What’s this…)
[Beeping]
Image What!? Is this intel correct!?
Image Yes! It comes straight from a source in the company!
(Phone)
Image What is it, Bem?
Image You see…

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[Austral Island, Underground Ruins]
[Gorg steps]
Image Manon! Manon!
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Image Manon…
Image You’re here, Yuu. I’ve been waiting for you…
Image Um, about your friends…
Image It’s unfortunate…
Image !
Image It was almost time for them to wake up…
Image Y-yeah… So you’re the only one left…
Image Is that sympathy? There’s no need for that.
Image But…
Image I’m not alone… That’s what that gentle light taught me. Yuu, you have the same blood as us flowing through your body.
Image What!?
Image To be precise, it’s just a fraction… No, maybe a thousandth of a fraction… But you have the blood inherited from Masius.
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(Masius del Madou. Gorg. CV: N/A) (Phone/picture)
Image Then… Masius is my…
Image The Guardian you call Gorg, sensing Zenon’s will, protected you and led you to me…
Image I see… Even after Zenon died, he continued to protect the person he cared about and his descendants. You’ve been waiting 30,000 years for me to come to this island, Gorg!
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Image Return to your world with your Guardian. Keep living for yourself and for my friends who will never come back.
Image Manon, come with me!
Image What?
Image You should have realized it! We have the descendants of ancient Earstians and people from other worlds among us! You’re also living in the present! So…
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[Explosions]
Image What was that!?
Image The people of this planet are trying to wipe out the island.
Image Is it GAIL!?
Image No, it’s coming from outside. They’re launching an attack using nuclear weapons. Your allies are fighting them off, but there are too many of them.
Image Everyone!
Image It’s only a matter of time before they and this island disappear…
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Image That won’t happen! Everyone on this island… And Gorg too! We won’t lose to something like that!
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Image Let’s go, Gorg! We must protect Zenon and Manon’s home!
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[Gorg and Yuu walk off]
Image Yuu…
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Image My Guardian… I’m sorry, my friends… I…

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Image Not a single nuclear missile can land!
Image All units, fire at will!

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Image TRANS-AM!
Image Versal Knight Gundam! Get on our Gundam!
Image Got it!
[Versal Knight Gundam and Harute Gundam pair up]
Image Heh. Try not to fall off! LET’S GOOOOOO!
Image UUUOOOOOOOHHHHHH!!

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Image Hehe. They got some!
Image Why… Why are you protecting us? You all have no connection to this place…
Image Captain! We’re too far out! Let’s get a little closer!
Image You’ve gotten bolder, Tomenik!

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Image (If anyone has the courage to stand up and fight for peace, I will gladly lend them my support, huh…)
Image Now then, it’s time for the sniper team to show off our skills!
Image Aisha, help us out!
Image Really? It’s hard enough to deal with you two!

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Image But I always hit my target!

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Image Youta! Guy!
Image Yeah! GLITTER MACE!
Image GOLDION HAMMERRRRRRRR! BECOME LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!

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Image They’re monsters…
Image We were fighting guys like that…
Image This isn’t the time to be impressed! They’ve dropped a few, but there’s still a lot more to go!

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Image GOOOOOOOORG!
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Image Ahh! Yuu!
Image How did it go with Manon!?
Image We’ll talk later! Right now, we need to protect the island!!

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Image What!? There’s still more of them!?
Image You’ve got to be kidding me! After we dropped that many already!?
Image Those adults are acting as if what they’re doing isn’t wrong from afar! Manon’s friends live here! I won’t give up!!
Image Thank you, Yuu…
Image !?

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Image Your kind heart has made my time move again.
Image Manon!
Image This island is my people’s grave. Let’s fight together to protect it.
Image Thank goodness… Manon is a good guy after all.
Image I knew he was a good guy! After all, the drink he gave me was delicious!

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Image Tch. They’ve even sent in Ghosts! They don’t care about the rules of engagement!
Image Yuu, can you help me out? I need your power.
Image Of course! Gorg is good to go!
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Image GOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image Amazing! They took down so many planes!
Image But we still have incoming nukes!
Image No problem.
[A flash of light]
Image W-what’s that!?
Image A powerful EM shield has been generated across the entire island!
Image An EM shield!?
Image The nukes are hitting the shield!

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Image All nukes are gone! The island seems undamaged!
Image I’m not detecting any radiation either… Did they really explode?
Image That’s…impossible…
Image Was that you, Manon?
Image Yes. I didn’t want to lose my comrades…or the friends I’ve made in this era…
Image Hehe…
[Rumbling]
Image What is it this time!?
Image The water level on the island is rising… No! The island is starting to sink!
Image Yuu, this is the end. That’s all the energy the island was able to control.
Image Manon, are you sinking Austral island?
Image If we leave it standing, the island will become a source of conflict again. You foresee that and want to nip it in the bud, right?
Image We’re accepting all GAIL and native refugees onto our ships!
Image Once we’ve recused everyone, we will leave the island!
[Everyone except the battleships, Yuu, and Manon leave]
Image Manon, come with us!
Image I…
Image You called Yuu your friend. Wouldn’t it be terrible to leave him again?
Image Heh. You have a point…
Image Manon!
Image Hurry up! The island is sinking!
Image Yeah!
Image …Goodbye for now. Sleep peacefully, my friends…
(TL Note: If you failed the Manon secret, he would stay on the sinking island to the very end.)

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[Goraon, Hangar]
Image Ahh… My dream island is abandoning me to the bottom of the ocean…
Image Cheer up, Tom. At least the mystery of the island has been solved.
Image That’s not the point! Romance is something that has meaning in just existing. Ahh… What a sad farewell…
Image You need help.
Image I guess it’s impossible to expect girls to understand us.
Image That’s just how it is.
Image God has abandoned us… Our island is sinking…
Image You seem to be in shock too…
Image It’s understandable. They lost their home, their emotional anchor.
Image Lord Hotsu Matsua…
Image …What is it, Tomenik?
Image God hasn’t abandoned us. He’s telling us to try again.
Image Now you’re the one teaching me…
Image I still believe in your teachings. That’s why I’m saying these words.
Image Hehehe… You’ve really grown…
Image Hotsu, why don’t you come to our island? Maybe you’ll learn something.
Image Your island?
Image It’s not as green or as lush as Austral though.
Image It’s full of mystery and mysticism in a different way.
Image Seeing another side to the world at my age… I think it might be a good idea to start over.

Image My parents are dead. Same with Bishott and Shot… So this is how the battle created by Aura Machines ends.
Image No. The Black Knight is still alive. We can’t ignore him.
Image That’s true… I hope his evil Aura doesn’t spark new conflicts…
Image If that happens, Shou will stop him again, right?
Image Yes. I’ll do my best at least.
Image Hehe… Not by yourself, right?
Image Neither of us can do it alone. But if we work together, that’s a different story.
Image Can we really? I thought we were just a bunch of poorly trained Americans and Japanese. Hehehe.
Image Hehe. So you say.
Image I can’t take much more of this!
Image Just let them. They’ve earned it.
Image What about you, Given? You’re not going to retire, are you?
Image As Shou said, the Black Knight is still out there. I can’t stop now.
Image Heh.
Image What’s so funny?
Image Your answer.
Image Do you still want to fight?
Image I’m tired of this boring world.
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Image Don’t get the wrong idea. A world with constant fighting is also boring.
Image If you want to fight us, we’re ready anytime.
Image Hehe… Your words and actions are interesting. Even among my people, there aren’t many men like you.
Image Manon… Are you…
Image Kaido, right? You think it's more boring for me to choose to fight, right?
Image Tch…
[Kaido leaves]
Image Hey! Lieutenant Kaido!
Image He’s an interesting fellow.
Image Thank goodness…
Image I scared you again.
Image Manon, are you coming with us?
Image If you’ll allow me. It would be my atonement at the very least. Also…
Image ?
Image You have Masius’ descendant here. I would love to see the world with you.
Image I want to be with you too, Manon! Let’s do it together!
Image Let’s.
Image Hey, is there any information about this “Sirbine” Aura Battler?
Image I’d be surprised if there was any. Shou must have stumbled across it, right?
Image What’s wrong?
Image Nothing really. How are you going to maintain this thing? At least we managed to retrieve Billbine. The alternative would have been terrible.
Image Sorry about that. I didn’t think that far…
Image It’s not a problem. It’s actually not that much different from your normal machine.
Image Really?
Image …Oh, he’s right. Looks like it’ll work out after all.
Image Manon, I know it’s a bit late, but was it okay for me to take Sirbine without permission?
Image It was already on the island when we first arrived. Don’t worry about it.
Image Good grief… You were so reluctant to talk to me before. Is it really okay for me to join this merry band?
Image That’s just how BX is. I can’t say that with pride, though.
Image It’s this good, Rod? We both lost our homes.
Image Well, I wanted to start over anyway. I think this is a good opportunity, so I’ll give it my all.
Image It’s quite impressive when you see it up close. A ship from another world, filled to the brim with super weapons.
Image We ended up picking a fight with guys like that…
Image Are you afraid? We’ve already been to another planet.
Image You say that, but I was scared shitless.
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Image Ninja Junior…
Image If the Captains have given their permission, I have nothing more to say. If I continue to hate you, I won’t be able to face Manon. So…
Image ?
Image A handshake of reconciliation. Just between you and me.
Image I haven’t properly apologized to you either.
[Door opens]
Image Everyone, gather around! The Captains have something important to tell us.
Image Something important? For us?
Image All pilots too. It seems the final coordinates for the La+ Program have been revealed.
Image What!?

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[Augusta Institute, Office]
Image I just got a call from the General Staff HQ. Apparently, Austral Island has disappeared from the face of the Earth.
(Phone)
Image I just verified it. There’s not a single trace of it left.
Image Auntie… Weren’t we being too forceful? Not only was a GAIL branch there, but so was BX… Also…
Image Didn’t something similar happen with the Zentradi before? That island was a nest of aliens. If they were to bare their fangs at humanity, it’s only natural to put out the spark before it turns into a flame.
Image …No, the island disappeared for a different reason. The nuclear attack was thwarted by BX.
Image What are you saying?
Image So how could an island…
Image According to the reports, some kind of tectonic shift occurred, causing the island to sink to the ocean floor. As for the geomagnetic storm, it’s still in place.
Image What does this mean?
Image Either BX repelled the aliens… Or, just like in the interstellar war, they came to understand each other. Either way, it’s inconvenient for you that only the island disappeared.
Image I don’t know what you’re talking about. The existence of the aliens was kept a secret. GAIL aside, I don’t really want to get involved with BX.
Image …Even if the final coordinate of the La+ Program inside the Unicorn Gundam were revealed?
Image Hehe…

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[Houston, Tavern]
Image I see… She really used nukes…
Image The all so important Key to the Box was there too. Since they tried to get rid of that too…
Image Have they discovered the location of Laplace's Box?
Image Perhaps.
Image Thanks for the information, Kai Shiden. With how I am right now, without the help of someone like you, I wouldn’t be able to get any decent information.
Image If you want to thank me, thank Bright instead. I’m just doing my job. Though I have to thank you for introducing me to Bisidian.
Image I’m grateful for that as well.
Image Even if you are the former Commander-in-Chief of the Federation Forces, I’m sure no one would ever suspect you to offer favors to space pirates. But… I know it’s a bit late to ask, but you know who Captain Ash really is, right?
Image Yes.
Image Then why did you not tell BX? Especially Flit Asuno?
Image A family member who was MIA is actually active as a space pirate… Would you want to be the one to tell him?
Image I wonder… I can’t say for sure since I’ve never been in that position before.
Image My talent as Supreme Commander is nowhere near that of former Commander Asuno or any of the other great Generals. In order to stop the traitors within the Army, I have no choice but to resort to illegal means.
Image Hey now. Are you sure you should be telling a journalist that?
Image It’s just a monologue in front of a friend who came to visit me.
Image I see. Well, I guess you would just be talking to yourself.
Image The best I can do, after being forced into this position, is to rely on you and Bisidian. At least, that’s what I think…
[Door opens]
Image Former Commander Frederick Algreus, I presume?
Image You’re right on schedule.
Image I’ve heard the story from him. I want you to tell me the rest yourself, Parliament Member Bakhtiar and Princess Marina Ismail.
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[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Briefing Room]
Image You said the final coordinates were revealed, but what exactly happened?
Image I don’t know either.
Image All that’s clear was that the trigger point for the coordinates was the Quantum Burst.
Image Mom, you’re here!
Image For some reason.
Image But why did the Quantum Burst trigger it?
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Image Dame Sumeragi?
Image We can make some guesses, but it’s too early to know for sure. Regardless, it happened.
Image Yes. The reason why I’ve gathered you all here is because there’s no risk of eavesdropping.
Image At the same time, we know that we can trust everyone here.
Image Even us? You’re too kind, Princess…
Image Good grief… You’re going to grow up to be a spoiled brat.
Image So… Where are the final coordinates?
Image Industrial 7… Magallanica.
Image That’s the colony where we were going to get the Box!
Image Yes. It’s also where I was given the Unicorn.
Image I can’t believe the starting point and the finish line are in the same place…
Image The problem is that the Sleeves are probably aware that the final coordinates were revealed.
Image I think they attached some sort of bug to the Unicorn.
Image I found something that looked like a bug, but I just couldn’t do anything about it.
Image So shouldn’t we head over there right away?
Image That’s right. The early bird gets the worm after all!
[Beeping]
Image Hmm!? Oh, this is really bad! It seems Dr. Hell’s Bardos Island is invading Japan!
Image What!?
Image What should we do? Between Dr. Hell and the Box… I mean, Dr. Hell brought his entire island, right!?
Image Incoming communication from Bisidian! On screen!
Image BX, I’m glad you’re okay.
(Phone)
Image We’re busy! We don’t have time for this!
Image Things are getting serious. I thought you might be busy deciding between preventing Dr. Hell’s invasion with Bardos Island or the final coordinates of the Box.
Image !?
Image Impossible! How do you know about the final coordinates!?
Image Don’t worry. We don’t have any spies or anything. Certain forces have started moving, so it could only mean one thing.
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Image I’ll get to the point. I want you guys to stay on the ground and stop Dr. Hell.
Image What?
Image We’re keeping our eyes on the Sleeves. If anything happens, we’ll tell you right away. Of course, we’ll also buy you as much time as possible.
Image …Can we trust you?
Image It would be beneficial for everyone.
Image I understand…
Image Oh?
Image I trust you. This is the time for trust.
Image I appreciate the Box Bearer’s judgement. I’m hanging up now.
[He hangs up]
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Image I’m sorry, Audrey. I…
Image No. I feel the same way. Koji…
Image I know. Once we defeat Dr. Hell, we’ll go get that Box.
Image Thank you…
Image (Gramps… The time has finally come to face Dr. Hell.)
Image The Ptolemy will start heading towards Japan. We’ll stop the invasion from Bardos Island!

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[Photon Power Research Lab, Command Room]
Image BX will be here soon. Listen, this is the plan to capture Bardos Island. Don’t make any mistakes.
Image But ma’am… Are you serious about this?
Image Yes. There’s no other way to kill him.
Image Isn’t that right!?
Image Yeah…
(???. Darkened)
Image Bardos Island! Dr. Hell! Mycenae! Let’s put an end to all of that here in Japan!

That was peak. Gorg also unlocked a new attack, “Gorg Full Power”. Before this update finishes, we’ve got new Tacticians and Tactician upgrades.
  • Knight Alex’s third bonus - 10% HP regen every turn.
  • Rod Balboa joins with two bonuses. The first is +5/10/15% attack power during the player phase. The second is +30/40/50% critical rate.
  • Manon joins with two bonuses. The first is +5/10/15% ranged attack power. The second is +5/10/15% attack power when a solo unit attacks an enemy pair.
  • Ozma’s third bonus - Movement +1.
  • Jeffrey’s third bonus - 10% EN/MP regen every turn.
  • Ranka’s second bonus - +5 initial will.
Next time is the Mazinger finale. I’ll cover the new units we got then.

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(TL Note: Any reference from here on that refers to “other worlds” can be interpreted as “parallel universes”.)

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Starting out with the squad as usual. Finally figured out how to show it like this. For forced deployments, we’ve got Youta, Bruvictor, Koji, and the SKL Bros. Boss and Yuuki are also forced, but you can pair them with anyone you like (in this case, with Guy and Banagher respectively). Besides that, we’ve got 15 deployment slots, consisting of Shou/Tod, Gorg/Allelujah, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Jojo/ChoRyuJin, Lockon/Marida, Kio/Michael, Leon/Slarzen, Setsuna/Sayaka, Ranvel/Marvel, Alto/Graham, Knight/Manon, J/Aisha, and ZZ/GekiRyuJin. Since Shou’s got a fancy new ride (I’ll cover it when we get to the map), I put Tod in the Billbine and Marvel in the Zwarth. Ozma is the Tactician of choice, since there’s no secrets in this stage.

Last time, we saved the Earth from Manon’s rage and took down Drake once and for all.

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[WSO, Reception Room]
Image You showed up out of nowhere and asked me if you could use my room… Japan is going through a rough time, you know.
Image I’m sorry. I know I’m being difficult, but…
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Image …It doesn’t matter. I’m busy right now, so I won’t ask about the details. Do whatever you want.
Image Thank you.
[Karako leaves]
Image Now then…
Image So this is where you work…
Image Yes. It’s also where I met my husband. WSO was a different organization back then.
Image Mom, why did you call us here? …No, I know why. This is about Yuki, right?
Image If I didn’t tell you now, it would be too late.
Image What about Guy and Captain Yuuki?
Image You see…
Image We knew Yuki’s secret and chose not to tell you.
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Image I figured…
Image Of course, we don’t know everything. What we do know is…
Image It all started six months ago, when we fought Destrook, right?
Image Falsaber?
Image What I’m about to tell you is difficult, but please don’t blame Falsaber. It’s a promise I made to him…to your father.
Image Okay…
Image Yuki was discovered in a certain ruin. To be precise, your father found her. Next to her was that stone…
Image You mean Falsaber’s stone?
Image Yuki and I were awakened when we sensed that Destrook’s advance force had crossed into this world. By pure chance, Makoto, your father, happened to be there.
Image …So after hearing the details, he fused with you, fought Destrook, and then…died…
Image Youta, how did you learn that?
Image When GAIL captured us, Rod told me… I was able to understand about half of it though…
Image That’s right.
Image Originally, GGG and WSO were supposed to be supporting Falsaber’s fight. But they launched a major offensive while we were fighting the Zonder’s boss, Pasdar.
Image We were preoccupied too… I’m sorry.
Image In that battle, Yuki’s soul was damaged during the fusion, causing her to lose her memory. And Makoto…ran out of strength.
Image Why didn’t you tell me?
Image As I said, I made a promise with him.
Image Youta… I’m sorry…
Image It’s okay. It’s in the past.
Image …”I will definitely come home”. That was the only time Dad ever broke a promise…
Image Youta, he…
Image I know. He may have broken his promise, but it’s not like he had a choice. I know that now, after fighting alongside Falsaber and Yuki.
Image And…it was tough for you too, Mom…
Image …It was. I was prepared for it the moment I met him, but it was so sudden… Too sudden…
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Image …I’m going to visit his grave. I have time for that, right?
Image Yes. You’re fine.
Image I’ll take you there. Should save a little time that way.
Image …Is it okay if I come too?
Image Of course. Let’s go, Yuki.
Image Yeah.
Image (Dad… You idiot…)

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[Atami, Graveyard]
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Image Sorry I’m late, Gramps.
Image So that’s your grandfather’s…
Image Yes. The real Juzo Kabuto is sleeping here.
Image Good grief… Visiting his grave as soon as you return home? That’s a carefree thing to do before the final showdown with Dr. Hell.
Image Landlady, aren’t you here for the same reason?
Image A lot has happened since the day I first got into Mazinger…
Image Yeah…
Image You’re talking as if you’ve already won.
Image I have. At the very least, I’ll win the battle against Dr. Hell.
Image Heh. I can’t call you a brat anymore.
Image Mom…
Image I’ll leave the battle to you guys. I have to go settle something personal.
Image Something personal?
Image So he really is still alive… Our father, Kenzo Kabuto…
Image Dad is still alive!?
Image So you realized it, huh? That’s right. He’s hiding somewhere in Atami. That’s why I have to go to him.
Image …Be careful, Mom.
Image You’re not going to stop me?
Image I can’t be a brat forever. I think I understand your resolve.
Image I’ve left the Kurogane Five behind. Now I just need to go to him.
Image Yeah. When this is all over, we’ll meet again, Mom.
Image Yes. When this is all over…

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[Bardos Island, Dr. Hell’s Lair]
Image Hahahaha! The Federation’s minions are no match for Dr. Hell’s five great armies, the Iron Cross Corps, and our flying Kikaijus!
Image Right now, we’re still in the Pacific Ocean… Soon, we’ll be right on top of Japan…
Image Dr. Hell, I’m late!
Image Ashura! You’re late right before a major battle? Are you sure you’re one of Dr. Hell’s lieutenants?
Image I’ll make up for lost time through fighting.
Image More importantly, Dr. Hell, I can’t seem to find Pygman.
Image He’s been deployed in Japan ahead of us. Don’t worry about him.
Image Hehe. We’re sending our entire army. It’s starting to feel like a decisive battle. Everyone here has almost died at some point! Let’s go on a rampage!
Image Yes. That’s right…
Image Hurricane… Flash… Misty… Everyone…
Image Hahahahaha! You can predict as much as you like, you know? No matter what you see, Dr. Hell’s victory will never change!
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Image Let’s go, Dr. Hell! Let’s bring Hell down onto Earth!
Image That’s right! We need to settle this… We will settle this! Now is the time to put an end to anyone who defies the true ruler of the world, Dr. Hell!!

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[???]
Image It’s finally begun, huh…
(???. Darkened)
Image Yes. Then it will be over…
(???. Darkened)
Image Same with the connection between us! Kenzo Kabuto!
(Normal) (Tsubasa draws a knife)
Image You’re here, Tsubasa.
(Normal)
Image I knew right away you were alive when I saw Gamia with Ankokuji. What a blunder. As long as we kept an eye on the detective, we’d naturally find out where you were hiding.
Image That’s right… You found my hiding place in the forest of Mount Fuji and came straight to me. But that’s because I wanted you to.
Image What?
Image You want to kill me, don’t you, Tsubasa?
Image Of course I do! Because of you, I…
Image Then at least wait until you see this. Yes, my pitiful state.
[Fade to white]

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[Photon Power Lab, Command Room]
Image So that’s Dr. Hell’s main base… Bardos Island!!
Image Not only is it huge, but it holds a massive army…
Image Can we really… I have a bad feeling about this…
Image Are you alright, Yuki?
Image Yeah. Thanks, Mom…
Image Right now, Bardos Island is floating above Fuji City. It’s only a matter of time until it reaches us.
Image The town…
Image Even though the evacuation of surrounding cities were completed, it’s not a pleasant sight…
[Door opens]
Image Everyone, it looks like you’re ready.
Image Sorry for not being here until now.
Image Koji, have you finished visiting your grandfather’s grave?
Image Yeah. I made a promise with Sayaka and Shiro in front of the grave. A promise to win this final battle against Dr. Hell.
Image Though, with the computer-Gramps here, it was a bit strange to go to the cemetery.
Image Hehehe. I’m just a computer after all. I’m sure the real Juzo Kabuto is watching from above.
Image We’ll win this battle…
Image What’s wrong, Boss? You seem unhappy.
Image Hey, Kabuto. I know that we have to win this battle at all costs. But are you sure we will?
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Image We will. The words he said to me… The tears he showed me…
Image Tch. How much of a softy can you be!? Now that it’s come to this, I’ll believe in you. Not him, but the you who believes in him.
Image Heh. Whether you laugh or cry, this might be the last time you’ll see each other. From now on, it’s all up to fate.
Image Yes… No matter what happens, I will give it my all.
Image That bastard Kiba will surely show up. I’ve got to kill him properly this time.
Image Oh yes. I’ll make sure he finds Hell properly.
Image They’re still as scary as ever…
Image It can’t be helped. They are “Hell” after all.
Image Heh. Kabuto, you’re finally starting to understand.
Image Bardos Island is approaching the research lab! They’ll soon hit the first line of defense!
Image They’re here!
Image The enemy’s target is Photon Power! We must defend this lab at all costs!
Image No, that won’t be necessary!
Image Professors?
Image Yumi, there’s no turning back now.
Image For Japan… No. To protect world peace, now is the time to release the seal!
Image Do it, Three Professors!
Image Professor Yumi, what seal?
[Rumbling]
Image What was that!?
Image The command room has moved underground!?
Image …Let me show you the secret hidden in this Photon Power Lab!
ULTIMATE LAZY for MAZINGER - Kanjite Knight
Image Science Fortress Lab, activate!!

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[???]
Image You… That body…
Image Yes… That is only a part of my body… Now I have become a being who cannot survive unless my body is connected to a machine. This was the only way to break free from the Kedora that was fused with my body.
Image You fool. You were so fascinated by the secrets of the Mycenae…
Image Yes. During the excavation, I lost my right hand and Dr. Hell transplanted a Kedora onto me. Ever since that day… Before I knew it, the Kedora had entered my heart and forced me to do its bidding.
Image What…
Image But it was the Arm of Zeus that woke me up. After you and my father escaped Bardos Island, I was able to survive thanks to the power of the Kedora. And then…
Image You think you separated from the Kedora and escaped the curse!? Don’t screw with me! But even if that is the case, do you think I can ever forgive you!?
Image I don’t expect you to, but for 10 years, I had to do whatever it took to escape Dr. Hell’s gaze and stay alive.
Image What pushes you to go this far!?
Image In order to discover the darkness lurking behind this battle… And how to prevent the spread of that darkness.
Image The darkness lurking behind this battle!?
Image The reason I brought you here is to tell you just that. Listen, Tsubasa. This is the truth about this battle!

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Chapter 37: Advent! Incarnation of the Giant God!

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[A flash of Photon Power light]
Image Ugyaaaaaaa!

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Image The Photon Power Beam Cannons all hit their targets!
Image What is that thing!?
Image There was something like that below the Photon Power Lab!?
Image This is the Science Fortress Lab! Professor Yumi and his team’s secret weapon!
Image Look! Dr. Hell’s army is getting anxious! This fortress is truly invincible!
Image I didn’t want to use this! Photon Power is for peace! For making the future a brighter place! That’s its purpose! But…
Image Dad…
Image Yumi, don’t worry about it!
Image Professor Kabuto!?
Image Exactly! Juzo was the one who built this!
Image We just did the finishing touches!
Image That’s why we can show its true value!
Image Yes. And now it’s the light that illuminates the world!

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Select your Tactician (Ozma) and battleships (Diva, Quarter, Ptolemy).

Image Professor Yumi, I’m grateful for your assistance!

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Image This is the dawn of Photon Power! The divine light of Zeus will destroy the demon Dr. Hell!

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Image Mazinger Z! Koji Kabuto!!
Image Come out, Skull! I know you’re here too!
Image Hmph. It seems we’re requested.
Image Well, let’s oblige! Time to settle this once and for all, Kiba!
Image We’ll go out too, Falsaber! Bruvictor!
Image Yes. We’ll finish what the Great God Zeus started!
Image And today, we bring an end to the Mycenaean War that was started in ancient times!

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Image BX, deploy!

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Deploy the troops! There are no secrets to worry about on this map.

Image You’re on my Bardos Island… I commend you for making it this far against my army! But I, Dr. Hell, will not be defeated! I will obtain Photon Power and take the world into my hands!
Image Today you will taste defeat first hand! LET’S GO! DR. HELL!!
Image Listen up! We will crush Bardos Island and Dr. Hell’s ambitions! Let’s show them BX’s power!

Welcome to the Shin Mazinger Z finale! First up, here are the new units we got at the end of the last chapter.

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[Sirbine]
Silky not included. As an individual unit, the Sirbine is the most powerful Aura Machine you have access to. Its main downside is a lack of combination attacks with any other unit, and this is in a game where combination attacks are great. It might be worth considering giving Sirbine to Tod and keeping Shou/Marvel in the Billbine and Zwarth or Dunbine. I’m using Shou in this because it’s cool and the game isn’t hard enough that you need to rely on optimizing that much.

Image Your Aura power is rising, Shou. Is it being brought out by Sirbine?
Image This is an Aura Battler strong enough to go toe-to-toe with the Black Knight’s Zwauth. It makes sense that it would draw out my Aura. But don’t overestimate the Sirbine! The battlefield isn’t so simple that it can be decided by the actions of a single unit!

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[Manon’s Guardian]
It has Gorg’s bulk, but all of its attacks are short ranged. Its combo attack with Gorg is one of the strongest attacks in the game, so if you’re not pairing them up, watch your positioning to completely obliterate bosses.

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And here are the bosses for the first part of this chapter. We’ve got Kiba in the Iron Kaiser, Baron Ashura in the Kikaiju Baron Ashura, and Brocken in Brocken V2 Schneider. While they all have long ranges, they’re not that difficult to defeat. Make sure to save your SP for later in this stage.

At the start of the second turn…

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Image Hehehe! Photon Power Beam Cannon charging is complete!
Image Photon Power Beam Cannon, fire simultaneously!!
[Flashes of Photon Power light]

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Image Damn you, Yumi! That’s a cheap trick!
Image The Science Fortress Lab… That name isn’t just for show…
Image Everyone at the lab, fire at will! We need you to give us cover!
Image Okay! Leave it to us!

Until a plot event, all enemies will lose about 10% of their HP every turn thanks to the Science Fortress Lab’s bombardment. It’s not necessary, but it is nice.

Now, the boss dialogues. First up is Baron Ashura.

Image Koji Kabuto! Mazinger Z! I owe it to Dr. Hell to defeat you once and for all!
Image That’s my line! This is our final battle, Ashura!

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Image GAH!
Image Baron Ashura! Your life, which has endured since ancient times… I will sever it here and now!
Image Right now, I’m not a Mycenae… I’m Baron Ashura, leader of the Kikaiju Corps, one of the Five Great Armies of Dr. Hell!
Image Even if I die, it will be for him!
Image DIE! MAZINGER Z!!
[Ashura tackles Mazinger Z]
Image UUUOOOOOOOOOHHHH!!
[Ashura gets pushed back to Dr. Hell’s location]
Image D-Doctor... He…ll…
[Ashura explodes]
Image You’ve defeated Ashura, BX!
Image Kabuto…
Image Not yet. We’re not out of the woods yet, Boss…

Next is Kiba. He doesn’t actually have any dialogue with anyone, not even the SKL bros.

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Image Whoops… If you destroy my Iron Kaiser in a place like this, I really will be finished!
Image Running away with your tail between your legs has turned you from the leader of the monkeys into a puppy, Kiba!!
Image Say whatever you like! This isn’t the time for our final showdown!
[Kiba retreats]
Image Hehe. Dr. Hell’s teammate ran away! Serves him right!
Image He wasn’t a member of my army to begin with. I don’t care if he dies or leaves.

And finally, Count Brocken.

Image Hahaha! It seems you’ve prepared an interesting device, but it’s no match for Dr. Hell’s Bardos Island!
Image Where are you looking? There’s a mountain of power here that can destroy Bardos Island! And while we’re at it, I’ll destroy you too, Count Brocken!

Image Count Brocken! This is the end for you and Dr. Hell!
Image Hmph. I should have destroyed you the first time we fought, before you could properly move! How dare you unleash your powers on me!
Image You’re talking as if we haven’t done that before!
Image After we’ve already defeated you twice, that’s a lame thing to say, Brocken!

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Image Gah! M-my Brocken V2 Schneider…
Image We’ve known each other for a long time, but this is farewell, Brocken!
Image Enjoy your large coffin! Fall into a deep sleep where you’ll never wake up again!
Image D-damn you… Even if I perish here… My loyalty to Dr. Hell will never die! GLORY TO DR. HEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLL!
[Count Brocken explodes]
Image …Thank you for your hard work, Brocken. I will avenge you! You can witness my glory in Hell!

The plot continues when all three bosses have been defeated.

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Image We’ve defeated Brocken and Ashura, the very limbs of Dr. Hell!
Image All that’s left are the mechanical minnows! Attack Bardos Island!
Image Photon Power Beam Cannons! Concentrate fire on Bardos Island!
Image Prepare to fire the Photon Blaster!
Image Everyone! FIREEEEEEE!

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Image Hehe! Bardos Island if falling apart!
Image This is cathartic.
Image In addition to everyone in BX attacking, we have the firepower from the Science Fortress Lab. No enemy fortress would stand a chance.
Image Oh, this is cathartic alright…
Image !?
Image From the very beginning, this battle has been a constant series of betrayals, deception, disguises, and secrets. But this is the final battle! Rise! Hell King!

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Image HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! How do you like my Hell King!!?
Image W-what!? That thing’s massive!
Image Is that another Kikaiju?
Image It’s impressive…
Image It’s too early to be surprised!
[A flash of light. Alarms blare]
Image The Fortress’ Photon energy is falling! We’re losing power!
Image This is… The Hell King is absorbing the Science Fortress Lab’s Photon Power!!
Image What the hell!?
Image I’ve been waiting for this moment! I finally have the Photon Power I’ve dreamed of in my hands! And it’s all thanks to Kenzo Kabuto!

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[???]
Image Forgive me! I was the one who made it! But it’s for the good of the world!
Image For the good of the world… What exactly were we even doing…
Image It’s no wonder you never saw the full picture.
Image What fools we are! I need to stop Koji and BX immediately!
Image There’s no need for that, Tsubasa Nishikori.
Image Detective Ankokuji…
Image And you, over there!
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Image Hehe… I just rescued her from the deserted Bardos Island.
Image Wrong. I was the one who did everything.
Image O you, who are at the mercy of fate… This world has already begun to change dramatically from the destiny that was predetermined for you…
Image Our destiny has changed!?

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Image Photon Power! Grant me the power of the Great God!

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Image Photon energy at 28%! At this rate, we can’t maintain the lab!
Image The Photon Power Beam Cannons are unusable too!
Image Things just got bad, yeah!?
Image We just need to defeat the Hell King!
Image Dr. Hell is on board that thing! Two Hells with one stone!
Image You said you would defeat the Hell King? You crack me up!

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Image Energer Zs! He mass produced it!
Image If you want to defeat me, you’ll have to defeat my proud Photon Power army!
Image No matter how much Photon Power you absorb, we will never lose! Yes! We cannot lose!!

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The objective now is to defeat Hell King Gordon. He’s massive and strong, but slow, so try not to get hit. The Energer Zs surrounding him will support defend up to three times each, so make sure you take them down first.

Time for the boss dialogues with Dr. Hell.

Image Hehe… I feel a little sorry for you, Koji Kabuto.
Image What?
Image The existence of Photon Power determined your path in life before you were even born… And in the end, with my Photon Power, it will be my hand that brings down the curtain on your life!
Image Funny you should say that… I don’t resent or regret having to fight with Mazinger! In fact, I’m grateful! I can protect everyone from villains like you!

(This one is with Sayaka, Boss, or Lorelei)
Image You should scram right now. If you do, I’ll let you grunts live a little longer. Got it?
Image Heh. Trying to show us mercy, are you? You’ve got another thing coming!
Image I refuse to live a life where my life or death depends on your whims! I’ll live by my own will!
Image Don’t think that Mazinger Z is the only thing that will oppose you! Dr. Hell!

(This one is with the SKL Bros or Yuuki)
Image A random Mazin challenges the Hell King, who has ultimate power through Photon Power! How reckless!
Image You’re like a brat who got the toy he wanted. It’s only natural that you’re so conceited that you think you’re unstoppable.
Image I see! So tell me, who really is the best!?
Image It’s the two Hells right here, right?
Image Of course! You’ll regret calling yourself the Hell King in front of us!

Image Hurry, everyone! The Hell King is still absorbing Photon Power and is only getting stronger!
Image Even if you tell me to hurry, there’s no way we can defeat an enemy like that so easily!
Image Hahaha… As the Hell King’s sheer size made you lose the will to fight? You and Mazinger Z kept getting in the way of my domination, and now I’ll return the favor!
Image It seems he hates us…
Image Stop it! This is all your doing! Don’t think you can win just because you’re big!

Image Even with that size, it can absorb energy… It’s like I’m fighting EI-01 again!
Image Hehehe… I can’t stand being compared to the Primevals’ vanguard! Even the suicidal fighting style you used against EI-01 is meaningless in the face of Hell King’s power!
Image We have so many reliable allies here, including Falsaber! There’s no need for us to use Projectile X!

Image If we destroy this so-called Hell King, all traces of the Mycenae will disappear from this world!
Image A robot pretending to be one of Zeus’ friends… You make me laugh!
Image You still think of Falsaber and Bruvictor as mere robots!?
Image They’re living beings, just like us! You’ll never win with that kind of thinking!
Image Hell King! Return to your namesake!

A plot event happens when Hell King Gordon hits 25% HP.

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Image Good grief… Dealing with idiots is really tiring. You don’t understand how pointless it is to oppose the Hell King!!

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Image Guh!
Image HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The Photon Powered Hell King is invincible! No one in the world can defeat me!
Image Yeah… With Photon Power, you may indeed be invincible… But that’s only if you have Photon Power.

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Image What!?

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Image The energy absorption device was destroyed!? But how!?
Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image Let me tell you, Dr. Hell…
Image I did it. I destroyed it…
Image That voice… It can’t be!
Image IT WAS ME! DR. HELL’S DOG, BARON ASHURAAAAAAAA!
Image I can’t believe Baron Ashura is really helping us…
Image That’s our secret weapon that no one could have expected! Dr. Hell’s Achilles Heel!
Image Why would you…
Image I saw it in the Kedora’s memories! The truth behind my creation!
Image You’re not the one who saved me, the Mycenaean priests Tristan and Isolde!
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Image You were the reason you created that body! How sloppy!
(TL Note: It’s not elaborated here, but Dr. Hell doused Tristan and Isolde’s sleeping bodies with acid in the first place, giving him a reason to stitch them together and make a useful pawn.)
Image That’s right! You’re why I… Why we…
Image Fufufufu… So you know, Ashura!
Image Koji Kabuto, fire! Fire on me and Dr. Hell!
Image Ashura…
Image Dr. Hell has implanted a suggestion in me that I cannot destroy my shameful body! So please!
Image Koji Kabuto!
Image Yeah!! I’ll end this once and for all!
Image This reaction… What is it!?
Image UUUOOOOOOOOHHHHH!

Super Robot Wars BX - Shugoshin-The Guardian-

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Image HAHAHAHAHA! This is my…
Image NOOOOOOOOOO!
Image Firing countless Rocket Punches from the Science Fortress Lab…
Image No matter how you look at it, there were over 100 of them…
Image Argh… This is impossible!

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Image It can still move!?
Image I’m not going to be defeated by something like that! More importantly… More importantly! I need Photon Power in my hands! GIVE IT TO MEEEEEE!
Image Why is Dr. Hell going to such lengths for Photon Power?
Image But he no longer has any Photon Power! If we concentrate our attacks now…
Image Dr. Hell! I will acknowledge your tenacity!
Image This is it… DR. HELL!!

Mazinger Z now has the 100 Rocket Punch attack, which only has 1 ammo (without B-Save). Use it wisely…but not to finish off Hell King Gordon. You’ll need it soon.

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Image Ugh… Photon Power… Right before my eyes… If I had that, then even they…
Image Koji Kabuto… BX… You will regret killing me…
Image HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
[Hell King Gordon explodes]
Image It’s over…
Image We did it, everyone! Gramps! Dr. Hell is…

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Image Yes, you did kill Dr. Hell…
Image I will thank you… Now, Tristan and Isolde can fulfill their original role…
Image Ashura, you’re still alive!?
Image More importantly, what’s this original role!?
Image Listen carefully, Koji Kabuto! BX! Dr. Hell’s world domination wasn’t about ruling over the world!
Image What!?
Image By offering the lives of Tristan and Isolde, I will complete the ritual from 30,000 years ago!
Image A ritual!? To do what!?
Image Crap. Stop Ashura! Their goal is to revive the Mycenaean Gods!
Image Now, revive! O Mycenaean Gods!
[Nothing happens]
Image Um… Nothing’s happening…?
Image Why? Why can’t I kill myself!?
Image It’s simple… It’s because I’m not dead yet.
Image T-that voice!

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Image Ashura, you thought you deceived me, but I knew about your plan from the start.
Image D-Dr. Hell? I thought we just killed you!
Image What the heck is going on? I don’t understand a thing!

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Image The one you just killed was Pygman, who was disguised using an illusion.
Image Pygman sacrificed himself to expose Ashura’s treason.
Image Mom! Dad!?
Image Dr. Hell knew it all. From the future I have seen, he knew what was meant to happen.
Image Lady Aila! I’m so glad you’re safe!
Image So that’s the real Dr. Hell…
Image You will sleep forever in a dreamlike prison, Ashura…
Image Hehehe… I see… “This series of betrayals will be the last”... You were lying from the start…
Image In that case, no matter what happens from now on, you can’t complain!
[Earthquake]
Image What the…
[Alarm]
Image The Gravity Reactor has restarted! Its output is at 200% and rising!
Image What the hell!?

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Image Gravity quakes have been detected around the Gravity Reactor! This data is different from a gravitation collapse!
Image Ugh… What the… My body hurts…
Image Yuki!?
[If Glitter Falsaber was formed, they are forced apart]

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Image Ugh… My strength…is fading…
Image What…happened…?

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Image Haha. It’s just as that woman said. Our Gravity Reactor is working perfectly.
Image Kiba!?
Image “Our” Gravity Reactor?
Image Shura of Machine Island! What are you trying to do!?
Image Hey Aila… Your prediction was perfect. You even saw what they were up to. But there was one thing you couldn’t see.
Image Something I couldn’t see!?
Image That is… Me, summoning the Mycenaean Gods!

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Image Hmm… My arrival alone closed the door… It seems this is the limit of what can be achieved by means other than the ritual…
(???)
Image Who is that?
Image Oh no… You didn’t!
Image Listen, foolish humans! My name is the Great General of Darkness! We Mycenaean Gods are the rulers of the universe!
(Great General of Darkness. Shin Mazinger. CV: Shōzō Iizuka (RIP))
(TL Note: The Great General of Darkness was not voiced in the Shin Mazinger anime. Shōzō voiced him in his last appearance, the movie “Mazinkaiser vs The Great General of Darkness”, as well as Super Robot Wars V and X.)
Image Great General of Darkness…
Image Is that a Mycenaean God!?
Image As a commemoration for descending to the “Land of Beginnings”, I’ll make you the first sacrifice to this bloodbath… Dr. Hell!!

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Image GUWAAAAAAAAA!

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Image And we thought the Hell King was strong…
Image In just one swing…
Image Ooooohhhhh! Great General of Darkness! I have seen the power of the Mycenaean Gods!
Image As thanks for bringing me down to this land, I will thank you with honor, Tristan and Isolde. As well as the Mycenaean that was created by human hands.
Image Kiba is a Mycenaean!?
Image We, the Erbsünde of Machine Island, were all created from different genes… Could it be that Kiba was…
Image Yes! I was created using ancient Mycenaean DNA! Who would have thought that dying once would revive the memories engraved in my genes!?

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Image It’s precisely because we have deviated from the laws of this world that you were unable to see this future.
Image D-Divoti!
Image The Destrook woman. I’ll thank you this one time.
Image All of this was done to obtain what he most desires. Falsaber! I know that woman is with you!
Image That woman?
Image You mean…me?
Image What do you want Yuki!?
Image What’s certain now is that we’ve been completely manipulated by Mycenae and Destrook!
Image Well then, let’s get this party started! The strong will devour the weak! Let’s have the worst and greatest feast!

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[Great General, Ashura, Divoti, and Kiba all max out their will and cast Direct Hit and Guard]
Image That’s…
Image The energy from the Gravity Reactor is flowing into Mycenae and Destrook!
Image Ugh…
Image HAHAHAHAHAHA! The Gravity Reactor gives us infinite power!
Image Despair, humans! Enjoy your final moments!!
Image E-everyone, fight with all your might!
Image Can you do it, Yuki!?
Image I-I’m fine… I’ll do my best…
Image Dammit! What the hell is going on!!

Defeat all enemies. This may prove to be difficult, as the bosses will recast Direct Hit and Guard every single turn, so you’ll only be able to deal a quarter of the damage. At least, for now…

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Here are the bosses, Great General of Darkness, Divoti, Kiba, and Ashura. I did forget to take a screenshot of Divoti. The newcomer is the strongest boss yet, having a massive MAP attack as well as being bulky as all hell. Work on the small fry first, stay out of his MAP range, and try to take down one of the bosses.

Falsaber and Bruvictor will not be of any help right now, as their will is at its minimum. Keep them back to avoid any sudden Game Overs.

Image Ugh… I have to fight…
Image Hehe… It’s painful, isn’t it? Come with me and I’ll free you from that pain.
Image Guh… I’ll never give Yuki over to you!
Image And even if we did, I don’t think you’ll keep your word, Divoti!
Image T-that’s right… I’ll keep fighting alongside Youta…
Image With the power of the Gravity Reactor flowing through us, there’s no way you can win… How foolish.
Image Yuki… Everyone… Please hold on a little longer! We can get through this!

The plot continues when either 3 turns pass, or you manage to shoot down any of the bosses. I managed to shoot down Kiba to advance.

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Image HAHAHAHA! The Iron Kaiser is in shambles! You guys are crazy!

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Image But in an instant, I’m back to normal! Our Gravity Reactor is so convenient!
Image Dammit, Kiba!

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Image Well this isn’t good… They’re trying their best, but this isn’t a good matchup…
Image That Gravity Ractor… That’s what’s giving the Mycenae and Destrook their power!
Image I can’t see anything anymore… Is this the end of the world?
Image Nay.
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image ORA ORA ORA! Give me even more power!

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Image Oh, I feel even more powerful!
Image Ugh… Why… Why is it so painful?
Image The enemy has complete control over the Gravity Reactor! How is that possible!?
Image You still don’t know? The Gravity Reactors were created by the ancient Mycenae.
Image What!?
Image Hehe. And this isn’t like one of your fakes! This is the true power of a Gravity Reactor!
Image Time to end this, humans! Perish before the ambitions of the Mycenae!
Image Halt, Great General of Darkness!!
Image Oh?
Image Nothing has changed in 30,000 years! Why don’t you understand that this world doesn’t belong to us outsiders!?
Image Lady Aila?
Image Oh, I see now… Zeus, you have given that woman your soul!
Image Lady Aila is Zeus!?
Image Without the help of that woman, he can’t influence anything. This is the end of the Great God Zeus!
Image It’s true that I no longer have the power I once had… However, in this era, there are my friends who fought alongside me! There are people who have inherited my power!!
Image Z-Zeus…
Image Human piloting my doppelganger! Unleash the power of light upon the Dimensional Guardian!
Image Use Mazinger’s power…
Image On Falsaber!?
Image What is she talking about!?
Image (Zeus probably has a plan… But Falsaber and Yuki right now are…)
Image It’s fine… Fire…
Image Yuki!?
Image If this keeps up, everyone will lose… Everyone will disappear…
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Image Koji, do it!
Image …Alright!

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Image This light…
Image It’s spreading within us!

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[???]
Image Where…

Image Guh… Soon, I’ll disappear… But if I can use this energy that has flowed into me, I can…
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Image I understand…
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Image Glitter Falsaber and Yuki? Then this is…
Image That was me in the past… In the war with the Mycenae, I lost my real parents and friends… I’m all alone…
(Real one)
Image Did you regain your memories?
Image Perhaps Zeus wanted us to see this.
Image To remind you of your true mission, which lies dormant in your soul…
Image True mission?

Image With the sealing of Tristan and Isolde, this world is once again cut off from the other side. However, if I disappear like this, the Power of the Boundary that resides within me will disappear, and the Boundary that cover all worlds will vanish.
Image If that happens, another war between worlds will begin… The hopes that people long before us worked so hard to protect, that our ancestors have protected, will be gone…
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Image Are you sure about this, Yuki? Inheriting the Power of the Boundary from me means…
Image It’s okay. I can do it… Even if I have to live alone forever…
Image Very well… I am the Power of the Boundary, and I will become your protector…

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Image Was this from when Falsaber split into the Four Treasures?
Image That’s right. And the day I inherited the Power of the Boundary…
Image Ahaha… I seem to be an old woman. I guess I’m more of an older sister to you, Youta.
Image Yuki…
Image The Power of the Boundary is an energy created to prevent wars between different worlds. To maintain the Boundary, Yuki inherited that power on the day the Mycenaeans were defeated.
Image So that’s Falsaber and Yuki’s true mission…
Image Let’s go. We can’t hand over the Power of the Boundary to them.
Image Yeah… We have to go back… We have to finish this… Right?
Image Yuki… Are you trembling?
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Image (By regaining her memories, Yuki once again shoulders the responsibility of being the host for the Power of the Boundary…)
Image (She’s feeling the pressure…)
Image What kind of face is that? You’re usually so carefree, right?
Image I can’t go back to that… I have to protect the wishes of everyone who’s gone…
Image Not alone you don’t.
Image Eh?
Image Your friends and family from back then are strangers to me. To be honest, I’m having a hard time believing it. But we’re family. It’s your brother’s job to help shoulder your burdens.
Image Youta…
Image Shall we be off, Yuki?
Image Thank you… Youta…

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Image What’s this light!?
Image I can carry it now… My forgotten memories… It’s been sleeping inside me this whole time… The “Treasure of Memories”!
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Image I see… We’ve always had that Treasure…
Image The Treasure of Memories circulates the Power of the Boundary… It’s always been in my soul.
Image And with the awakening of her memories, the Treasure also awoke from its slumber!
Image That goes for us too!!

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Image It’s dazzling…
Image That light…
Image More like it’s glittering!
Image That power… That power is what Lord Valgeass desires! Give it to me! I must deliver it to him!!

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Image Everyone, watch out!
Image Don’t worry!

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Image !?
Image Let me show you, Divoti! Our “Heart”, “Power”, “Life”, and “Memories”! All the Treasures have gathered together. This is the true Glitter Falsaber!!

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Image AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!
Image OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!

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Image Dammit! What did you do!?
Image The Gravy Reactor is out of commission! The flow of energy has stopped too!
Image Could the Gravity Reactor not withstand the load from the Power of the Boundary!?
Image Ugh… This is as far as I can go… Glitter Falsaber! I will destroy all the Guardian Points and take away the Power of the Boundary!
[Divoti retreats]
Image You have shown me your true brilliance… Glitter Falsaber… Together with my copy… Protect this world…
[A flash of light as Zeus leaves Aila]
Image The Great God Zeus has fallen asleep once more…
Image Thank you, Zeus.
Image Well then… Now that the Reactor is off, it’s time for a good ol’ ass kicking!
Image Great General of Darkness! This is the end of the Mycenaean’s ambitions!
Image Foolishness! Do you think you can defeat the Mycenae!?
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This is part two of two.

All that’s left is to defeat the Great General of Darkness. You’ll want to defeat Kiba and Ashura first, as their deaths lead to some pretty hype scenes.

Glitter Falsaber now has the “All Treasures” skill. In addition to the abilities from the other three Treasures, he now recovers 10% EN per turn.

First up, let’s take care of Ashura. They have a new line with Koji during this phase.

Image I was completely fooled, Ashura.
Image It was hilarious, Koji Kabuto! You trusted someone so easily with just a single tear! That level of kindness makes you into an utter fool! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image Yeah… I am a fool… And it’s because of me that Yuki… I’ll defeat you all and make up for my failure, Mycenaeans!

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Image Guh… I won’t fall… I can’t fall… I…

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Image Finally… My wish has finally come true… I’ve accomplished my mission…
Image And now, I’m fighting side by side with a Mycenaean God…
Image I can’t lose this battle!!
Image Baron Ashura… To them, the Mycenae are…
Image Well, Asura… I admit your loyalty to Mycenae is admirable. However! You trampled on our honor! I absolutely cannot forgive that!!
Image Boss…
Image Who cares about that!? Compared to the Mycenaean Gods, humans are nothing but insignificant insects!
Image How about you see what we insects have to say about that?
Image You’re from the Kurogane Inn!
Image Boss… I thought you were just acting tough, but you’re a brat worth looking up to.
Image Fufu. If the young ones are going to work hard, then we need to do our best too.
Image Indeed. You guys will help us out too!
Image Tch. This one’s on the house!
Image Let’s go.
Image Heh. you punks…
Image OYRAAAAAA!

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Image Ah, sorry to keep you waiting! The Kurogane Five are here!
Image Django of the Plains!
Image The silent swordsman, Sensei!
Image The man with Z arms, Cross!
Image The fastest woman, Kikkunosuke!
Image Detective Ankokuji and Gamia!
Image The human bomb, Yasu the Weasel!
Image This bird is the boss, the Landlady!
Image And now, the invincible one!
Image Their name is the Kurogane Five, or rather, the Kurogane Ten!

Image Cross… Everyone… You’re amazing!!
Image Impossible… Losing to such a weirdo… What are you!?
Image If you don’t know, I’ll tell you! The name’s Boss Borot!
Image That name… I’ll take it to Hell!
[Ashura explodes and dies for real]
Image Hmph. My name is too good for you.
Image Ashura…
Image The way you fooled us all… I admit, it was brilliant, Ashura…
Image Tristan… Isolde… I acknowledge your loyalty to Mycenae.
[The General casts Soul, Spirit, and Direct Hit]
Image Just wait! I’ll offer their lives in your name!

Next up is Kiba. He’s got some lines this time.

Image This is you we’re talking about. You have no intention of fighting for Mycenae, right?
Image Kuhahahaha! You don’t really care what my answer is, do you!? You and I are living to fight each other at this very moment! Isn’t that right!?
Image Yes! When we meet God, we slay Him!
Image When we meet the Devil, we slay him too!
Image That’s right! That’s right! You fight because you want to fight, and you crush because you want to crush!
Image We have no just cause! LET’S DANCE, KIBAAAAAAAAAAA!

Image Kiba, are there any other ancient Mycenae Erbsünde besides you?
Image Hehe… Why do you want to know?
Image Don’t you get it? Sharing DNA with a creep like you is disgusting!
Image Hahahahah! So blunt! Don’t worry, I’m one of a kind!
Image Thank goodness! Now I can kick your ass without any worries!
Image Let’s go, Hachiryokaku! Let’s finish the battle from Machine Island!

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Image Gah! Oh, you’ve done it now…
Image HAHAHAHAHA! I can imagine having a fun fight against you, Mazin! My sword! My power! Let’s exchange them to our hearts’ content!
Image If you want to fight that badly, I’ll take you on, Dark God!
Image Wait just a minute! The only one who can kill you is me, you goddamn Skull!
[If Wing Cross hasn’t happened yet, it’s forced here]
Image Kiba!
Image Demon, do you wish to fight? Do as you wish.
Image Kaido! Magami! We’ll join in too!
Image Stay out of this!
Image !?
Rey - LEGEND OF KAISER
Image Hey, Kiba! Are you sure a lowly Mycenaean like you should steal your boss’ prey!?
Image Heh. I may have the body of a Mycenaean, but I decide my true nature! The reason why I summoned the Mycenae here is so that we can kill each other until we’re satisfied!
Image Very well. We’ll take you on!
Image Let’s get started… YOU GODDAMN SKUUUULLLLLLLLL!!

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Image Hahahaha! I can see it! The arrival of the Mycenaeans has turned the world into a shitty place, filled with plunder, killing, violence, and hatred! It’s the worst and best world where the strong trample over the weak! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
[Kiba explodes and dies]
Image Is that the end of the Shura?
Image So this is how it ends…
Image Yeah. We’ve had a bad relationship with that guy ever since Machine Island…
Image …Goodbye, Kiba.

And finally, Mr. Ankoku Daishogun himself. Everyone’s got something to say to him.

Image Zeus… Lend me your power!
Image It’s no use praying to God. After all, the one standing before you is a God too, you know?
Image Who said anything about praying to God, Great General of Darkness? What I was saying was for my comrade fighting alongside me, residing within Mazinger!

(This one is with Sayaka, Boss, or Lorelei)
Image You realize it, right!? We can’t afford to joke around when fighting him!
Image How rude, Sayaka. I don’t joke around that much. But even though I say that, I don’t think my mouth will listen to me…
Image Great General of Darkness! No matter how powerful the Mycenaean Gods are, we will not lose!
Image You rabble think you can face me!? Don’t put up a shameful fight!

Image Fufu… I see… You’re going to take me on… Let’s have some fun.
Image You seem to know about Kaiser, but… I don’t like your attitude.
Image Whatever, man. Let’s have some fun… Watch this, Great General of Darkness! Our Kaiser is a hundred times more dangerous than the Kaiser you know!

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Image Maybe Zenon predicted that the Mycenae would return to our world one day… So let’s do it, Gorg! I’ll fight alongside you to make Zenon’s wish come true!
Image Hehehe… You can’t fool me. How many of my comrades have been defeated by you!? I won’t show you any mercy!

Image Fufufu… Word of this one’s appearance has been passed down in the Mycenaean world!
Image He fought Hades alongside Zeus… Eldran must be famous.
Image I wonder who’s stronger between Hades and the Great General of Darkness?
Image I don’t know who’s stronger, but they’re both extremely powerful!
Image Eldran defeated the Mycenaeans once! There’s no way we can’t beat this one!

Image Tch. Whatever you are, you’re huge…
Image Battles aren’t decided by size! We’ve defeated enemies bigger than us before! It’ll be the same with you, Great General of Darkness!
Image HAHAHAHAHA! If you were intimidated by my appearance, then you’d be no match for me! Rejoice! You’ve earned your right to fight a Mycenaean God!

Image It’s like a flying insect. I bet if I blew a little, it would disappear.
Image Shou! It’s like he’s Hyperized!
Image If I could go Hyper myself, I could face him head on… But I won’t go Hyper! I’ll defeat him as a human!

Image That sword cut the Hell King in half! There’s no way Galient could survive that!
Image Grandpa said that fighting isn’t just about going in hard. You also need to mix in some softness! I’ll put all the sword skills I’ve learned so far into this battle!
Image You’re trying to challenge my sword skills? Fufu… You won’t see through my sword that easily!

Image I am Versal Knight Gundam from Saddrac World! You are a threat to this world! I, who exists in this world, will take you on!
Image So you’re the heroic Gundam who’s giving Siegzeon a hard time! You don’t need to introduce yourself! Show me your power!

Image You know what a God is, right? You should know how foolish it is to defy one!
Image God does not exist in this world! If you claim to be God and try to destroy the world, then I will destroy a fake God!

Image With my arrival here, the fate of humanity has been decided. Accept that fate with all your heart!
Image We must hurry to Laplace’s Box! “Only humans possess gods”... Those words may be the wish of a single man, but now I believe in it!

Image Fufu… The humans of this planet have grown to the point where they can control mechanical dolls. They don’t even realize their efforts are in vain.
Image If he’s a Mycenaean God, then does that mean his strength is comparable to Hades, who we faced in the Kedora’s memories!? But both Gundam and I have grown since then! We can’t just assume we can’t win!

Image Unfortunately, this isn’t my first time fighting someone like you! Don’t underestimate me!
Image I see, you’re a good flyer… But it’s a shame. In Mycenae, the most you can hope to become is an ornamental bird!

Image The reason you’re not running is either because you’re bold, or you don’t know how weak you are… I wonder which it is!
Image Who knows!? Let’s find out in a fight!

Image To them the Gravity Reactor is like the Nadesico to an Aesti! But…
Image How foolish… It’s a huge mistake to think that we need to rely on the Gravity Reactor!

Image This battle has continued since the age of myth… Let’s end it here!
Image Are you going to avenge your brethren that were slain by us Mycenae, Dimensional Guardian with the Power of the Boundary?
Image I have no intention of fighting for such a thing… I’m here now to protect the wishes entrusted to me!
Image I won’t let you, the Mycenae, Destrook, or anyone else use the Power of the Boundary!
Image “Heart”, “Strength”, “Life”, and “Memories”! We possess all of the Treasures! I’ll show you the true Glitter Falsaber in battle, Great General of Darkness!

The map ends when The General is defeated.

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Image Fufufu… Ever since we left the Land of Beginnings, so many strong people have appeared… I, the Great General of Darkness, tremble with the joy of battle!

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[The General also casts Soul, Invincible, Guard, Aim, and Direct Hit]
Image UUUUOOOOOOH!!

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Image GAH!
Image Even without the Gravity Reactor, you still have that much power…
Image Shou, what is he!?
Image He is the Great General of Darkness… The General of the Mecenaeans!
Image Fufu. You may still be alive, but you’re just light that can be blown away with a gust of wind. It’ll be easy to bury you. But I, the Great General of Darkness, will not show any arrogance or pride! First, I will destroy the replica of Zeus, and then I will put an end to the other Mazin!!
Image Hehehe… That bearded bastard… It looks like he’s requested us by name…
Image He must really hate Zeus…
Image 30,000 years of hatred… I don’t even want to imagine it…
Image All units, support Mazinger and Kaiser!
Image Everyone, get back!
Image Ehhhh!?
Image He… We Mazingers will defeat him!
Image Oh?
Image What are you talking about!? It’s stupid for you two to fight alone!
Image Let’s fight him together! If we do that, we’ll surely…
Image Can we trust you, Kaido, Magami?
Image Shou!?
Image The three of them said they would do it, so they’ll pull through.
Image Don’t screw up, Kabuto.
Image Yeah.
Image …All units except Mazinger and Kaiser, return to your ships! Once everyone is onboard, we will withdraw from the battlefield!
Image …Roger.
[Everyone except Mazinger, Kaiser, Yuuki, and Sayaka leave]
Image Lieutenant Kaido, Lieutenant Magami… Good luck.
Image Koji, make sure you come back…
[The rest leave except the Mazins]
Image Heh. Who needs luck in battle?
Image That’s a God over there. There’s only one thing we need to do.
Image Fufu… So you stayed so your friends wouldn’t die… You possess the soul of a noble hero. What a fitting tribune to the revival of the Mycenae! DIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!

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Image Gah!
Image You’re next! Just like him, I’ll use my sword to kill you.
Image Hmm!? I can’t draw it!?
Image I’ve got you now, Dark God!
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Image LET’S GO, KAISEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!

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Image GUH! You can’t be…
Image Hmph. It’s something you guys built. Shouldn’t you clean up after yourself?
Image Either you die, or we die first! This kind of bet is fun no matter how many times we do it!
Image Disappear with the Gravity Reactor, Great General of Darkness!!
Image Are you guys morons!!?
Image Sucks for you! We’re not gods, so we’re not smart!
Image But it’s because we’re humans that we surpass God! Take this divine power we inherited!!
[Mazinger and Kaiser glow]
Image That light… Are you a God!? Or a Devil!?
Image Neither!
Image WE ARE THE MAZIN, KAISEEEEEEEERRRRRRRR!!

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Image How magnificent… Mazinkaiser…
Image It’s not Zeus that we Mycenae should fear… It’s these humans…
[Earthquake]
Image Farewell, Mycenaean God…
[Fade to white in an explosion]

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[Gran Garan, Bridge]
[Intense shaking]
Image Gravity Reactor explosion confirmed!
(Phone)
Image What!?
Image We’ve detected a gravity abnormality in the surrounding area of the destroyed reactor…
(Phone)
Image It seems to have subsided for now, but we can’t detect any life signs…
(Phone)
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Image That was their decision…
Image In order to defeat the Great General of Darkness…
Image With the advent of the Great God, the Evil God has disappeared…
Image But the price was too steep…
Image Kenzo, you’ve done a lot of research, but you still don’t know the most important thing, don’t you?
Image What is it?
Image It wasn’t just anyone out there.
Image It was the Super Robot pilot, Koji Kabuto!
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Image We’ve detected a reaction approaching us! It’s…
(Phone)
Image This is Mazinger Z, Koji Kabuto! Kaiser and I are returning to the ship!
(Phone)
Image Koji!
Image You’ve got to be kidding me… You survived that explosion…
Image There’s no way they could die. They are…
Image It seems even King Yenma has given up on you, Messengers of Hell.
Image We ain’t no messengers!
(Phone)
ImageImage WE ARE HELL!!

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[Science Fortress Lab, Hangar]
Image Koji!
[Sayaka goes in for the hug]
Image Woah, Sayaka!
Image Thank god…
Image I knew you’d do it, bro!
Image But I can understand how Sayaka feels…
Image Hey, Yuuki, feel free to hug me too.
Image Unfortunately, that’s not in my job description.
Image Hehehe. Even Kaido wants something like that. They’re not like what me and Hilmuka have.
Image That’s right. There’s not a shred of love between us.
Image What! You’re so mean, Hilmuka!
Image You’re all here… You must be bored as hell.
Image No one is so heartless as to leave the victors alone.
Image Thanks to you, we were able to defeat the Mycenae. Please allow me to express my gratitude. And also, my apologies!
Image Dad!?
Image This isn’t something that can be fixed with a simple apology. Instead of stopping the Mycenaeans, I ended up helping them.
Image No. I foresaw the wrong future… This is actually my fault…
Image No way! There’s no need for you both to apologize!
Image That’s right. You only acted on the future you thought you predicted.
Image Are you saying she didn’t actually see the future?
Image There’s no such thing as inevitable destiny. You saw the Mycenae defeat us. This proves that precognition is meaningless.
Image I see… That’s right. Perhaps I was too reliant on my abilities…
Image It may sound cliche, but the future can always be changed. Your superhuman powers have been reduced to mere fantasy by these assholes.
Image You guys blew up the Great General of Darkness along with the Gravity Reactor. It’s extremely impressive.
Image HOWEVER, OUR DATA SHOWS THAT MAZINGER AND KAISER DID NOT POSSESS THAT MUCH POWER.
Image Perhaps Mazinger and Kaiser are similar entities.
Image Mazinger and Kaiser?
Image Juzo Kabuto created Mazinger Z, imitating the power of Zeus. There’s no guarantee that someone in the past didn’t have a similar idea.
Image So Kaiser is another copy of Zeus, created in preparation for Mycenae's return…
Image And so, two robots related to Zeus had a synergistic effect… That’s quite the romantic story.
Image But we don’t know anything about Kaiser unless we ask its designer.
Image Kaiser was excavated, so that’ll be impossible.
Image I don’t care what Kaiser was made for.
Image It’s the tool we use to fight. That’s all the reason we need.
Image You have no just cause, right?
Image You really do get it.
Image Personally, I’d like to investigate further, but for now, I’m just happy we defeated the Mycenae. However, I’d like to find out more about the Mycenaean Gravity Reactor that you destroyed.
Image Yeah. Considering the situation, it seems like Destrook is also involved.
Image This is the second time it's been activated, but the first time Yuki felt anything, right?
Image You see…
Image Yuki… Divoti was clearly after you. Do you know why?
Image You mentioned something about a Power of the Boundary.
Image Yuki, did your memories return? Can you tell us?
Image Sorry, guys. We need a little more time…
Image No, it’s fine. I’m fine now.
Image Are you sure, Yuki?
Image Yeah. You see, the Power of the Boundary is an energy created by people long ago. That energy supports something very important.
Image How important?
Image Right now, all worlds, including ours, are protected by the “Boundary”.

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Image It seems you found the possessor of the Power of the Boundary.
Image Yes. As you thought, the woman who was with the Dimensional Guardian has that power.
Image The dreadful Boundary blocks travel between different worlds, centered around the Land of Beginnings. Lord Valgeass, if you can obtain that power, all of that will disappear.
Image If you do that, we Destrook will be able to bring all worlds under our control! That’s what we desire, to make the world as it should be!
Image That’s right. Fight to restore the world to its rightful state…
Image I was convinced after using the Mycenaean’s heritage. You can’t obtain the Power of the Boundary until we unlock all the Guardian Points.
Image We’ve already located one of these Points, correct?
Image Yes. We haven’t got confirmation yet, but we will shortly.
Image Quickly locate the remaining Guardian Points. Can you do that, Divoti?
Image Of course.
Image I will obtain the Power of the Boundary to return the world to its rightful state. And then, I’ll destroy everything with my own hands!
[A flash of light]
Image With Lord Valgeass’ power, we’ll make a world for Destrook!
Image We will rule over all inferior species!!
[Cheering]
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Image (I will obtain all of the Guardian Points for Lord Valgeass and obtain the Power of the Boundary…)
Image (Even if he doesn’t look at me…)

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[Science Fortress Lab, Recreation Room]
Image It seems everyone’s gathered here.
Image Yup. I heard that Yuki will tell us what she remembered.

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Image The lights!
Image I recognize this pattern…
Image 3! 2! 1!
Image 3, 2, 1…
Image Kaboom!
Image Kaboom…

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Image Waaaaah! Nadesico What! and Why!
Image Wah. Nadesico What! and Why…
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Image Hey kids! Gather ‘round! It’s time for Nadesico What! And Why!
Image Gather ‘round…
Image Heh… So this is Nadesico What! and Why…
Image I was told this was going to be a serious discussion…
Image Sorry about that, but this is a request from the woman herself.
Image But Nadesico What! and Why is so much fun! Yurika and Ruri are so cute!
Image Big Sis Ruri, she’s praising us!
Image …Dummy.
Image Even though Yuki has regained her memories, her personality hasn’t changed much…
Image Maybe that’s what she was always like.
Image (Youta seems happy about that. I know how he feels.)
Image Hello again, everyone. I’m Inez Fressange. Today’s topics involve Yuki and “the Boundary”, “the Power of the Boundary”, and “Guardian Points”. This is going to be a long one, but it’s important, so pay close attention.
Image However, if we get into it right away, you won’t completely understand, so let’s start with talking about different worlds.
(TL Note: Speedrunning wars with half an A-press.)
Image Everyone knows about the existence of other worlds. Just look at Knight Gundam, Mycenae, and Destrook!
Image We don’t know when these worlds came into being, but they’ve existed for a long time. After all, the battle with Mycenae was more than 30,000 years ago.
Image Long ago, people from different worlds were friends and even cooperated with each other! That’s a good thing!
Image But it wasn’t all good. Prosperity didn’t only bring about wealth, it also gave birth to evil people. So what do you think happened?
Image A war between different worlds?
Image Correct. It’s unclear where it started, but once it happened, everyone was involved.
Image After that, other worlds that were fighting joined once another. In the blink of an eye, the war engulfed every single world.
Image A war between worlds…
Image A war between Earth and Space is bad enough. A war on the scale that encompasses other worlds would be terrible.
Image But not all the people in these other worlds were foolish.
Image If the war continued, it would naturally hurt people and entire worlds. The smart people who didn’t like that decided to cut off the connection between the different worlds as a way to end the war.
Image The connection between different worlds!?
Image That’s the “Boundary”. With this created, travel between different worlds became impossible.
Image A field that affects entire worlds… How were they able to maintain something like that?
Image They created the energy that maintains the Boundary, the “Power of the Boundary”, and the Dimensional Guardian who manages and maintains it.
Image That’s Glitter Falsaber!
Image That’s right. I and the Power of the Boundary were born in the world that’s in the center of all other worlds in order to build the Boundary.
Image The center of all worlds… You mean our world?
Image According to Falsaber, this world is said to be the very first world created. But it’s just a legend.
Image So that’s why some people called this the “Land of Beginnings”...
Image (EI-01 also said that name… Do the Primevals know about the existence of other worlds?)
Image But what’s this? Isn’t it a bit strange? The Power of the Boundary lies within Yuki. According to the ladies, isn’t Glitter Falsaber supposed to have it?
Image That’s true. I mean, Yuki hasn’t even appeared in the story yet.
Image We’re getting there. I was born 30,000 years ago.
Image Eh!? You just casually said you’re an ancient person!
Image Yes yes. This may be difficult to understand, so I’ll explain it one step at a time. Oh, we’re about a third of the way done, so if you need to use the restroom, please do so.
Image The creation of the Boundary put an end to the war for the time being, but it was a rushed system. Much, much later, bad people have found a way to get to other worlds via the Land of Beginnings.
Image Just think of this world like a travel hub.
Image But now that our world has become a hub, things are getting complicated! It’s become a battleground between different worlds!
Image One of these is the Mycenaean invasion, which we saw in the Kedora’s memories.
Image But when Zeus rebelled, Mycenae’s power was greatly reduced.
Image I see… Baron Ashura… So that’s the reason why Tristan and Isolde were sealed away in the past.
Image If we seal away the Land of Beginnings, it’ll be impossible to invade other worlds, but the opposite is also true.
Image It’s a shame that, because of bad people, we can’t travel to other worlds.
Image That’s not the case.
Image Eh?
Image Do you remember how ChoRyuJin was sleeping thanks to The POWER?
Image So the battle 30,000 years ago when Falsaber was split into the Four Treasures…
Image If I disappear, the Boundary will lose its power and it’ll be impossible to maintain.
Image So, in place of everyone who died in the battle with Mycenae, I inherited the Power of the Boundary.
Image The rest is as we know…
Image Yuki is 30,000 years old…
Image So you weren’t born in this era either…
Image Yup. Just like Mina, I was sleeping for a long time.
Image But then we were attacked by another world, so you woke up.
Image Hey, why did so many people from other worlds come here again? I thought Yuki got the Power of the Boundary after the Mycenae attacked.
Image That’s because of the Gravity Reactor.
Image You mean the same Gravity Reactor that the Mycenaeans were using earlier?
Image To be precise, it was due to a replica Gravity Reactor. The original Gravity Reactor was built by the Mycenae to harness the Power of the Boundary. After they disappeared, humanity eventually analyzed it and created replicas.
Image But it was a defective product that couldn’t use the Power of the Boundary. That created a risk of gravitational collapse, so they stopped building them.
Image Replica Gravity Reactors… Risk of gravitation collapse… So then…
Image Yes. The gravitational collapse that nearly happened on Machine Island is what made it possible to travel to our world.
Image The Final Alert…
(TL Note: Watch Mazinkaiser SKL)
Image It seems the near gravitation collapse caused the Boundary to weaken, making it impossible to fix. So if you could find a way to slip through the weakened parts, you can travel.
Image But even in that state, the Boundary hasn’t disappeared. Plus, there’s the Mycenae Seal. Not everyone can pull it off.
Image Those with strong life energy cannot directly travel to the Land of Beginnings.
Image So that’s why the Great General of Darkness and Valgeass had to use roundabout methods…
Image And that’s probably why Siegzeon has yet to show his true form…
Image The Fold Faults we’ve observed could also be a result of that near gravitational collapse.
Image Yeah. I don’t think they’re unrelated due to the timing.
Image Hey, isn’t that also the reason why the Aura Road opened up? Shou, Kaido, and other Upper Earthers started showing up in Byston Well after that incident, right?
Image But what about Shot Weapon? He was summoned several years before Shou.
Image Nie, Shot Weapon and Zett Light were not summoned.
Image What do you mean, Rimul?
Image They came to Byston Well before Drake had the idea of summoning Upper Earthers. The trigger for opening up the Aura Road was an accident during a certain experiment, which…
Image …Was testing a Gravity Reactor, right?
Image Yes. It was probably one of the replicas.
Image I knew it. Veda’s data recorded an experiment conducted in a Middle Eastern desert.
Image So, in the end, the Gravity Reactor was the reason why the Aura Road opened up.
Image Not only the Boundary, but our world was affected in many different ways… The Mycenae built some serious trash.
Image Well, everyone, you’ve done well. We’re just about done.
Image What? We’re done? To be honest, I still don’t completely understand it…
Image C’mon, man! I’ll explain it to Jin later.
Image Even though I’ve explained the connection between our worlds, it’s only possible to travel in one direction.
Image You can’t go back or go to another world unless you possess Yuki’s Power of the Boundary.
Image So that’s why Destrook was trying to obtain the Power of the Boundary from Yuki…
Image But as you saw in the battle earlier, Yuki’s power can’t be taken away so easily. I mean, it’s super important after all.
Image It’s thanks to places called “Guardian Points” that fixate the Power of the Boundary to my body.
Image And there’s the final keyword.
Image Just like our Treasures, there are four Guardian Points in this world.
Image But unfortunately, I don’t know where they are. The situation was such that there was no time to select locations to transfer the power.
Image You staked the peace of this entire world on a careless exchange of power.
Image Do you have any clues? Even though it’s only in this world, when you consider the unobserved universe, it could be anywhere.
Image I do know one thing. One of the Guardian Points is on Earst.
Image On Earst?
Image How do you know that?
Image I found it when I was chasing you on Destrook’s orders. At the time, I wasn’t told what the Guardian Points were, but now…
Image That means the enemy knows about it. But thankfully, Earst isn’t an easy place to get to. We don’t have to rush right now.
Image The Treasure of Life that was the energy source for the teleportation device is with us, and I sank the island to the sea floor.
Image And that’s the end of the explanation. Good job listening.
Image To sum it up, if they take the Power of the Boundary from Yuki, the Boundary separating the worlds will disappear.
Image If that happens, it could lead to another war between worlds…
Image The Power of the Boundary… I wonder how vast the energy must be… I wanna know how it was created.
Image Anyway, Yuki has been protecting this incredible energy all this time…
Image I’m sorry. I’m sure you have some painful memories, but thank you for telling us, Yuki.
Image But thanks to that, we’ve learned about Glitter Falsaber and this world. No, we were able to learn about the situation surrounding the entire world.
Image Then it was worth it…
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[Mari leaves]
Image Mom?

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[Science Fortress Lab, Hallway]
Image (Those kids are walking their own path…)
Image I know what I have to do.
Image Mom, where are you going?
Image Oh? Are you so sad to be away from your mother, whom you haven’t seen in a long time?
Image What!? That’s not true!
Image Then do your best with her.
Image We’ll meet again, right?
Image Of course, Yuki. When you’re done, come back with Youta.
Image Yeah!
Image Falsaber, Bruvictor, please take good care of them too.
Image No need to say that.
Image I always keep my promises.
Image Heh. See you later.
[Mari leaves]
Image Thank you… Mom…
Image If you love her that much, she must be overjoyed as a mother.
Image Landlady…
Image Sorry, but this isn’t the time to get sentimental.
Image Did something happen?
Image We just got a call from Bisidian. The Sleeves are moving towards Industrial 7.

And that was completely peak. One last thing before I close out this update. We’ve got updates to the Tacticians.
  • Flit’s third bonus - Negates the Continuous Target penalty.
  • Ceila’s third bonus - +10% money gained.
  • Maria’s third bonus - 10% EN/MP regen every turn.
  • Yurika’s third bonus - Ignore size modifier.
  • Tsubasa joins - +5/10/15% Counterattack power and +5/10/15% attack power when a solo unit attacks an enemy pair.
  • Yuuki’s third bonus - Initial will +5.
  • Falsaber’s third bonus - +10% EXP gained.
Next time, we finish dealing with the Box.

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Squad time! Mandatory deployments are Setsuna, Kio, Marida, and Banagher. We’ve got 12 squads, composed of Koji/Graham, SKL/Leon, Youta/Bruvictor, Alto/ChoRyuJin, Shou/Yuuki, Guy/Versal Knight, J/Aisha, Gorg/Manon, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Jojo/Sayaka, and Lockon/Michael. The Tactician I chose is Rod. I’m not using any Aestis, but make sure they’re in their 0G Frames. It’s worth saying that if for some reason you didn’t save Marida, she’s not anywhere here.

Last time, Dr. Hell and the Mycenaeans were defeated, and we learned more about Yuki and what Destrook is after.

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[Fa Zeos, Bridge]
Image Leil, I’ve read the report. As you’ve concluded, it’s highly likely that this is what we’ve been looking for.
Image …Sir. However, there’s one thing that’s still bothering me.
Image You mean the unidentified mobile suit that the recon team spotted?
Image Isn’t that just a new Federation or Sleeves model?
Image No… It appears to be a mobile suit that doesn’t belong to any faction. Its total size is five to six times that of a normal mobile suit. There are records of it fighting the Sleeves, and the rumors say it’s a murderous monster with overwhelming power…
Image I have a new power entrusted to me by Lord Ezelcant. For the sake of Eden, I will win.
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Image Lord Zeheart…
Image Hurry and set course! Our target is Industrial 7, Magallanica!

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[Rewloola, Bridge]
Image The infiltration team at Point Alpha is completely wiped out!
Image We’ve lost all signals for the troops deployed at Point Delta!
Image I guess we can’t just stroll on in… What is that strange machine? Is it a mobile suit?
Image What do you think, Angelo? If we go all out, Bisidian will know what we’re up to. No, not quite. We should assume they’re already onto us.
Image But Colonel, we should take advantage of the fact that BX isn’t here.
Image Holding back will kill you, but so will impatience. If I’m not wrong, that protector’s opponent will be here shortly.
Image BX has the Key to the Box… If they’re coming here too, then I should be the one…
Image The door can only be opened with the Key, right? Especially if it’s being expected.
Image So we wait for the Key to serve its purpose?
Image Yes. This is also a good opportunity to test that thing out. Can I leave this to you, Angelo?
Image Yes sir! Even at the cost of my life!

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[Nahel Argama, Briefing Room]
Image Well, if the Sleeves are heading to Industrial 7, then they only have one goal…
Image They’ve come up with a plan to steal the Box, I presume.
Image In the end, the true nature of the Box remains a mystery… Even now, all we know is that it has the potential to turn the Federation on its head.
Image If that’s true, then there’ll be no end to it! It’s just the delusions of terrorists! What we need to do is secure the Box and not let anyone have it!
Image Aren’t you overreacting? Besides, non-terrorist organizations are also trying to get it.
Image I agree. The Federation’s upper brass and those in Anaheim are also very attentive to anything regarding the Box.
Image Whatever it is, it seems to be something that needs to be treated with respect.
Image I know it’s a bit late now, but shouldn’t we just get rid of it?
Image No way, Captain. That would be too dangerous.
Image …But even if it wasn’t destroyed, the Box’s secrets have been kept safe up until now. If that in of itself brings peace, then I think it’s fine to leave it as it is, as long as the Sleeves don’t get it.
Image However, the final call is Banagher’s, since he’s the bearer.
Image From the beginning, Celestial Being’s purpose was to guide the bearer to the Box.
Image As well as dialogue with other species like the ELS… Do you think the Box and this dialogue are related?
Image At the very least, revealing the Box will force the outdated Federation to change. I believe that will surely lead to the unification of the will of humanity.
Image Not in the form of a coup d’etat…right?
Image That’s always a possibility, but it might also create the possibility of reconciliation with the Jovians and Vagans.
Image Playing nice with the Vagans!? Like hell!
Image We must eventually get there in order to prevent conflict from spreading into outer space.
Image I’ll say it again, it’s up to Banagher to decide what to do with the Box. Both we and Veda believe that wholeheartedly.
Image We’ve accepted that’s the case, but…
Image It’ll be fine.
Image Oh, is that your intuition as an Innovator?
Image No… I’ve seen how he fights and behaves. Whatever the Box is, he’s not the kind of person to make the wrong decision.
Image Mmm… So our objective is to safely deliver Banagher to the Box. We’ll leave it up to him as to what to do with it. Any objections?
Image None.
Image Former Commander Asuno?
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Image I have no intention of making peace with the Vagans.
Image I think it’s okay to proceed.
Image Let’s get fully prepared for the Sleeves to attack us.
Image Frontal will be serious about this. It’s going to be a fierce battle.
Image The Unicorn’s remodeling seems to be going smoothly. The rest is up to us.
Image Now, everyone, standby in level two battle stations until we arrive in the area around Magallanica.
Image Captain…
Image We unexpectedly returned to our original mission, but it’s strange… I feel more fulfilled now than when we first started the operation. First Officer Liam, this fight will settle things between us and the Box!

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[Nahel Argama, Recreation Room]
Image We’re almost at Industrial 7, huh…
Image We may finally be able to solve the mystery of Laplace’s Box.
Image I wonder what it is…
Image Are you curious too, Mamoru?
Image We’ve solved many secrets so far, like with Galleon, and with Zenon and Gorg.
Image You want it to be filled with dreams, right, Mamoru?
Image Yeah. I think that would be a good thing.
Image Dreams, huh… Seriously, I wonder what it is.
[Door opens]
Image I just hope it’s not some kind of Pandora’s Box.
Image Landlady, you’re here?
Image The battle with the Mycenae was just a prelude.
Image Do Koji and Shiro know you’re here?
Image Of course. I’m not the only one here either.
Image You brought Kenzo with you?
Image Kenzo Kabuto is currently recovering at the Science Fortress Lab.
Image Instead, we will be Kenzo Kabuto’s hands, eyes, and feet.
Image It’s you!
Image I see how it is.
Image What do you mean?
Image I know he’s feeling guilty, so I’m sure this is just his own way of showing parental love.
Image Oh…
Image From now on, we’re working for Dr. Kenzo.
Image Um… Landlady?
Image What is it?
Image Do you know why my dad never came back home? Even after he became a space pirate…
Image I can make an educated guess, but I’m an outsider to your family drama, so I’d rather not get involved.
Image Same here. We just have to hear it from the horse’s mouth. Even if she gives her thoughts, I don’t think it’ll help you.
Image I see…
Image Kio, you’re an X-Rounder, right? I’ve heard it’s not really supposed to be used for this sort of thing, but are your abilities telling you anything?
Image If I relied solely on that, I’d probably just stop talking all together.
Image Makes sense. Aila of the Hachiryokaku has the ability to see the future so well that she gave up on trying to deviate from it.
Image Did Aila come with us too?
Image She went back to Machine Island to see the future with her own eyes.
Image Maybe she’ll be friends with Hotsu Matsua.
Image In the end, all we can do is to not think about what if’s, but instead to focus on delivering Banagher to the Box.
[Door opens]
Image Hey, is Marida Cruz here?
Image No… Is she not hiding in Banagher’s room?
Image I’ve already looked there, but there was only leftover food for patients.
Image What about making an announcement on the ship’s intercom?
Image It’s not like she’s lost. I mean, we’re about to fight the Sleeves, so I’m sure she’s just anxious.
Image …She’s probably on the mobile suit deck.
Image Eh?
Image Takuya said she was helping with the Unicorn’s upgrade.
Image But Micott… Why would you care where Marida is?
Image I don’t want to hold a grudge against her forever. I just needed some time to sort it out. You’ve had some rough times too, but now you’re feeling better. It’s like that, right?
Image Yeah!
Image The battle is almost upon us. Let’s cut the chatter and get to our posts.
Image Yes!
Image …So where’s Banagher anyway?
Image I think Banagher is with Audrey in the Unicorn.
Image He’s doing his best to protect the princess.
Image Industrial 7… Isn’t that the place where they first met?
Image If we weren’t in the middle of a war, I wonder if they would have met in some other way…
Image I hope they’re not having a serious conversation right before the operation begins.

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[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
Image The final adjustments have been made. Banagher, please take good care of the princess.
Image Of course. Thank you, Marida, for helping us.
Image And thank you for saving me. But more than that…
Image …Yes. I still haven’t come to a decision yet though…
Image That’s fine. People shouldn’t jump to conclusions too quickly.
Image We’re counting on you, Banagher.
Image Yeah. I won’t let your hard work go to waste.
Image I know we’re relying on you for this, but don’t get too worked up.
Image Mmm.
Image Hey, Takuya! We’re a little behind adjusting the other mechs! Come help us out!
Image It’s a shame, but duty calls. One last thing. Even though things have turned out like this, don’t die.
[Takuya leaves]
Image The Federation, Zeon, Celestial Being… There are many others here who belong to different affiliations and even live in different worlds. On the battlefield, a human is a unit. But when he’s not on the battlefield…
Image You mean they’re their own person? I know that.
Image Good. I’ll say it again… Please take good care of the princess.
[Marida leaves]
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Image Banagher… There’s no one else left.
Image Audrey… Shall we be off? I’m sure Captain Angelo won’t be the only one fighting. Frontal will be there too…
Image We’re well aware of the risks involved. That’s why this Full Armor was created.
Image But this time it’s different. I nearly died in the last battle…
Image But even so…
Image !
Image But even so, I want you to take me. I too have the right, no, the obligation to see this through.
Image Too many people died in the battle for the Box. If Laplace’s Box isn’t worth the sacrifice, then I’ll…
Image Whatever it is, whatever happens…
Image Audrey…
Image Promise me. Promise me you’ll come back to me. That’s my only wish.
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Image All units, clear the way for the Unicorn!
Image Roger! Firing wildly!

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Image Good! Keep it up and we’ll break through the Sleeves’ defenses!
Image Don’t get too cocky, BX. The Colonel, who will become the King of the abandoned, is the only one worthy of the Box! You fools don’t understand that! You’re a stain! I’ll wipe you away!

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Image Don’t be afraid! Let’s show our determination!
Image (Full Frontal isn’t here… Is he waiting for something? Or…)
Image Sir Banagher! Leave this to us and go to the Box!
Image Everyone…
Image I don’t know what’s in the Box…
Image But we believe in whatever you decide to do with it!
Image To change this world, go forward with your Gundam, Banagher!
Image And come back safely. You promised you’d take me to a nice ice cream place, remember?
Image Let’s go, Banagher. We can’t let their will go to waste.
Image Yeah!
Image (I won’t forget… I will keep going forward with what’s been entrusted to me!)

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[Caucasus Forest, Command Room]
Image What’s the status of Gryps 2, Chairman Ronan?
Image The launch preparations are already complete. All you need to do is insert the launch key.
Image So it’s all down to the timing.
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Image Are you sure you want to shoot, Aunt Martha?
Image Right now, the Sleeves and BX are near the Box, right? Knowing him, he’s probably prepared a gatekeeper of some kind. Rather than letting it fall into someone else’s hands, it would be easier to just get rid of everyone all at once.
Image But if you do that, just think of all the casualties, friend and foe alike…
Image We will keep damage to the colony to a minimum.
Image With this, Laplace’s Box will be destroyed, and a new Box will be born.
Image Chairman Ronan…
Image The horrible truth is that this secret will be kept at the expense of an entire colony. The new Box will continue the Foundation’s complicity with the government.
Image From the perspective of the Earth army, the casualties will be great, but from the perspective of the Federation, it won’t even be worth mentioning. We will end this war one way or another.
Image (I can’t stop this from happening… That’s why I told them, even if I’ll be branded a traitor…)

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[Vist Mansion, Great Hall]
Image The coordinates to the box lead here…
Image A place of beginnings within the Land of Beginnings… I never thought this would be the final destination…
Image We’ve been waiting for you, Lord Banagher.
Image Who are you?
Image Gael Chan… Aren’t you Cardeas’ secretary?
Image Really?
Image This way, please.

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[Industrial 7, Mansion Underground Passage]
Image It’s a little dark, so please watch your step.
Image Gael, have you been here all this time?
Image I will continue to wait for the bearer of the Box… That was my promise to the head of the family.
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Image I’ve been waiting… To give you just one thing…
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image Thank you for coming… My kin and the princess of Zeon. There is no one more suitable to entrust Laplace’s Box to…
Image That voice…
Image We’re here. The owner of that voice is up ahead… My master is waiting for you.

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[Industrial 7, Cryochamber]
Image Please forgive me for talking while lying down like this.
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Image Who are you?
Image This is Syam Vist, the founder of the Vist Foundation and Lord Banagher’s great-grandfather.
Image Were you watching us?
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Image You’ve been watching everything that’s happened!
Image Banagher.
Image Right… Sorry, Audrey.
Image Syam Vist. Through the La+ Program, we’ve seen many things with our own eyes. I want you to show us the hidden Laplace’s Box.
Image The Box is right in front of you.
Image The Box? I don’t see it…
Image This stone monument is the true identity of “Laplace’s Box”.
Image And what’s written on the monument is…
Image Yes. This is the charter born into the world by the federal government at the junction between the old and new eras.
Image This thing is…the Box…?
Image Wait, Banagher! This charter is different from the one we know! It has one more article!
Image Huh?
Image “In the future, should the emergence of a new space-adapted human race be confirmed…”
Image “...the Earth Federation shall give priority to involving them in the administration of the government.…”
Image A new human race…
Image Newtypes have an expansion of cognitive abilities. They encourage a transformation in the individual’s consciousness…
Image So what this article means is…
Image That is Laplace’s Box… It is the true nature of the curse that has bound us for a century. And it’s also a prayer…

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[Baronche, Bridge]
Image Apparently, he made it to the Box.
Image The section of the charter that should have been made public, “The Future”, is the Box. I wonder why the first Prime Minister, Ricardo Marcenas, added something like that…
Image I guess it was atonement for abandoning Earthlings in space. However, the first Prime Minister was used as a human sacrifice for the Federation’s ruling caste. Isn’t that right, Riddhe Marcenas?
Image Yeah… My ancestor was about to announce the charter when they were assassinated along with their colony by terrorists. At that time, Syam Vist was one of the terrorists who carried out the assassination.
Image By obtaining the object that would become the Box, he established a partnership between the Vist Foundation and the Federation…
Image It’s ironic that what started as just one man’s prayer can be transformed into a curse by the prayer of another man.
Image A new space-adapted human race… Ever since Zeon Deikun’s Newtype theory came into existence, if we follow the terms of the charter, it would overturn how the Federation works.
Image And then there’s the “Prayer to the Universe”...
Image …At best, if they were to threaten the government with this back then, it would just be a scandal. But over time, things changed. Through time and countless sacrifices, the Box’s curse only grew…
Image So those who know the truth about the Box, like your family, had no choice but to keep it a secret. All to prevent further bloodshed.
Image That’s right… My ancestors were in a distorted system. People have chosen the path of domestication. But what order did we maintain like this!? Who decided that we couldn’t understand each other!?
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Image I… I definitely heard Marida Cruz’s voice! Her voice, which I had barely heard before… We can understand each other… People have that possibility too…
Image The possibility of people understanding each other… I don’t mean to mock your words, but right now, it might be easier to understand aliens.
Image No, I feel the same way. Even though I said I would protect her, I didn’t believe in the person I was protecting… In Mineva’s feelings… I’ve let everyone down… I’ve lost everything…
Image So you were planning to just wander around in space and die?
Image I’m shameless… I can’t even kill myself… And in the end, you were the ones who saved me…
Image Think of this as an opportunity to reorient your perspective.
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Image I almost died once too. Abandon your home, your parents, everything, and take a fresh look at yourself. Maybe then, you’ll find a reason to fight.
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Image GAHAHA! This ship is like a haven for people like you!
[Door opens]
Image Absolutely… This is the price I pay for doing someone’s dirty work…
(???. Darkened)
Image It’s you…
Image Captain Ash, we’ve discovered that Vagans are also heading to Industrial 7.
Image I see… In that case, we can’t just sit back and watch.
Image (We’re heading to Industrial 7, huh…)
Image (Mineva… Banagher… I… There’s nothing I can do…)

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[Industrial 7, Cryochamber]
Image Syam Vist. You’ve used this to extract favors from the Federation for many years. Why do this now?
Image I realize that I, like the one who created it, must atone. It was after I caught a glimpse of Aeolia Schenberg’s prayer, one of those who prayed for the future of humanity, that I came to this conclusion.
Image Aeolia Schenberg!? Isn’t that Celestial Being’s….
Image Yes. He was the founder of Celestial Being.
Image I understand this because I’m watching from here, cut off from the rest of the world. What that man was trying to do was not destroy the world, but to regenerate the future that humanity should have… Its possibility. A world where people understand each other… A prayer to always face the inner God called possibility.
Image Celestial Being…
Image On the day that Laplace, the Prime Minister’s residence, was destroyed, the people of space were already buried in the shadows of time. There was supposed to be recognition of the Vagans and Jovians, along with an apology.
Image Are you saying that the Federation was trying to make peace with the Vagans and Jovians back then?
Image The Prayer to the Universe… But that possibility was buried in the shadows of time. I, too, turned my prayers into a curse.
Image But you understood Aeolia’s true intentions and reflected on your own actions. And that brings us back to Laplace’s Box…
Image But that will only create more chaos! If the One Year War and the wars with the Vagans and Jovians all started because you hid this monument… We’ve paid too high of a price for the truth!
Image Just as Aeolia entrusted the future to Innovators, I want to entrust the future to Newtypes…
Image !
Image The La+ Program is a system for distinguishing true Newtypes. Unlike Cyber Newtypes, the sympathetic waves of a true Newtype exceeds numerical values. Also…
Image By receiving the GN Particles that contain the will of a true Innovator, it will achieve its final evolution…
Image So you’ve realized it?
Image I’m convinced of that by what I’ve seen and what you’ve said.
Image An Innovator who’s willing to engage in dialogue is with the La+ Program’s user… Surely, only a true Newtype can understand what that means.
Image It was all Cardeas Vist’s plan.
Image It was him…
Image He never dreamed that you would be the pilot, but I’m sure…
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Image I had only one hope.
Image A hope?
Image If Newtypes really exist… I would like to entrust the Box to them. They would be able to use the Box better than me and restore the future to what it should be. The human spirit… If the technology that can touch people’s hearts is nearing completion, I want to see it for myself.
Image But it’s…
Image Yes, that’s my hope. There are as many “only one hopes” as there are people.
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Image What is your hope? What does your heart desire?
Image (Banagher…)
Image Innovators and X-Rounders…
Image ?
Image There are other paths of human evolution besides Newtypes. I’m sure there are others that I don’t know about. But what exactly is the difference between them?
Image Differences, huh…
Image Maybe humans right now can’t tell the difference. I don’t have that kind of power myself, so I don’t know if we have the qualities you’re looking for. I don’t know what's best…
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Image But…
Image ?
Image But even so, knowing all of that, as a human being…
Image Yes…
Image I want to believe in people… In the potential of humanity!
Image Your hopes will be granted. I’m ready… Here, you can broadcast to the entire Earth Sphere on all communications and broadcasting systems. So…
Image I think not.
(???. Darkened)
Image !?
Image I choose to close off those possibilities.
Image The secret of the Box will remain a secret. I will use it as leverage when negotiating with the Federation.
(Normal)
Image Frontal!
Image You got past the guard…
Image Syam Vist… To bring true prosperity to Spacenoids, I will use Laplace’s Box. I’d also like the other Box you have.
Image There’s another Box?
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Chapter 38: Only One Hope
(TL Note: Can also be read as “Only One Wish”)

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Image I won’t let you get close to Industrial 7!
Image Go, Funnels!

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Image For the Colonel’s ideals!
Image The enemy won’t give up! It’s only natural, given the Box is right in front of them!
Image Captain! Our ships that retreated to the rear are returning to the front lines!

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Select your Tactician (Rod) and two battleships to accompany the Nahel Argama (Diva and Quarter). Make sure the Diva is there, since it’s required for a secret.

Image All mobile units! Please return to the front lines once your mechs have been resupplied and any emergency repairs are finished!

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Deploy the troops.

Image Banagher, have you found the Box yet!?
Image Feldt, any word from Banagher!?
Image We heard that they got to the coordinates indicated by the La+ Program, but nothing after that!
Image In that case, we’ll just have to keep holding out.

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Image Where the hell did that come from!?

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(Sid. Gundam AGE. CV: N/A)
Image W-what is that thing!? It’s not in our data!
Image It’s a giant mobile armor! Is it a new Sleeves model!?
Image But Omoikane says there’s no life signs in that mobile armor.
Image Is it a drone!?
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Image Ugh… It’s fast for a body that size!
Image It’s attacking in a way only an unmanned mech can! It won’t be an easy opponent!
Image (It won’t attack us… I knew it…)
Image All units, ignore the unknown! Keep attacking BX!
Image The Sleeves aren’t even looking at the mobile armor! Zinnerman, do you know anything!?
Image I don’t. What I do know is that it’s an enemy we’ll have to deal with!
Image Who the hell put that thing here!? It’s getting tougher with more enemies, but luckily that doesn’t change our objective! Crush both the Sleeves and the drone!

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Our first objective is to defeat all enemies without letting Kio, Setsuna, or Marida die. The bosses right now are Angelo in his Gera Zulu and Sid, the unmanned mobile armor. Just do as you normally do and neither will pose much of a challenge. Sid has HP and EN regeneration, so when it is time for you to take it out, burst it down in a single turn.

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Image How pathetic… This is the battlefield that the Colonel entrusted to me! In this situation, I have no choice! In order to grant the Colonel’s desires…
[Angelo retreats]

The plot continues when Sid is shot down. If Angelo is still remaining, I believe he’ll retreat at some point in the following cutscene, but we’ll continue as if he’s shot down.

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Image Even with all that damage, it’s still functioning!
Image It’s nanomachines! Nanomachines installed in that mobile armor are repairing its armor!
Image Nanomachines strong enough to repair a mech… Even Nergal and Anaheim haven’t been able to put them to practical use yet!
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Image Think about it later! It’s coming!

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Image Where did that attack come from!?
Image Super long-range fire from outside the operational area! The source is getting closer!

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Image I see… So this is the power of a Gundam…
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Image The Vagans!?
Image They’re being led by that Vagan Gundam, huh…
Image So the boss himself has shown up!
Image You’re wrong! That’s not Ezelcant!
Image The one piloting the Legilis is Zeheart Galette!
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Image Lord Zeheart!
Image There’s no need to worry. If this was born from a cursed relic, then it’s a symbol of humanity’s failures… In that case!
[The Legilis shines]
Image I will defeat it and carry on Lord Ezelcant’s will!
Image What is he…
Image Behold, fellow Vagans! This will lead us to Eden… This “Gundam” is the form of our savior!!

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Image He took down that large guy so easily…
Image Did he just call that a savior!? What a bunch of demons!!
Image The guardian has vanished into darkness! We will take the treasure that lies dormant in Magallanica!
Image A three-way battle for the treasure? Spare me!
Image This battle… Allow us to participate as well.
(???. Darkened. Phone.)
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Image There’s something there I can’t give to either the Sleeves or the Vagans.
(Normal)
Image Dad!?
Image You too, brother!
Image And that mech…
Image Ensign Riddhe! You’re Ensign Riddhe, right!?
Image Yeah…
Image Save the emotional reunion for later. This isn’t the time for that.
Image S-Shanalua?
Image You’re not a ghost… Right…?
Image I told you to save it for later! The enemy won’t wait for you like in a game!
Image R-right!
Image Attention BX. From now on, Bisidian will cooperate with you for this operation.
Image You’ll help us secure Laplace’s Box!?
Image Not just the Box. We’re to protect “EXA-DB” that lies there from the enemy.
Image EXA-DB?

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[Magallanica, Cryochamber]
Image The other Box… EXA-DB…
Image A comprehensive database of weapon information that was supposed to have been destroyed by the Silver Chalice Treaty… To think something like that existed…
Image There’s nothing strange about it. Once humans have created something powerful, they cannot easily let it go. EXA-DB harbors a “power” that’s not necessarily a weapon.
Image Power, huh… Ghost of Char, what do you think that is?
Image The Vagans and Jovians were expelled from the Earth Sphere, and their existences were erased. There is a reason why ghosts like them came into being. Do you think reconciliation is possible purely through the disclosure of their history and an apology?
Image That’s…
Image Realistically, no. But what if there was a light that could illuminate the darkness in their hearts?
Image And EXA-DB is that light?
Image To be precise, we’ll find that “thing” somewhere in this information. That’s what I think this “power” is.
Image What thing?
Image …You’re referring to a cure for Mars Rays, the disease eating away at the bodies of the Vagans…
Image A cure for Mars Rays!?
Image Certainly… If we reveal a cure, the attitudes of the Vagans and Jovians will change dramatically…
Image Lord Syam…
Image It’s fine. That man is also trying to get the truth. This is the price we have to pay.
Image As you may already know, I am considering making peace with them. That’s why I need the Box.
Image Stay back, Full Frontal. You’re a man created in Char’s image, and you’re merely trying to fulfill that role. Isn’t the realization of the Side Co-Prosperity Sphere that you talked about merely part of your programming? You’re a man who doesn't believe in the future of humanity to begin with!
Image That may have been the case in the beginning. But I’m no longer empty. It wasn’t me who wanted to step in here and see the Box’s true nature with my own eyes.
Image What?
Image Actually, I’m not entirely sure who it is either. Who exactly does this feeling poured into this artificial vessel belong to? But even so, I am the leader of Neo Zeon and a representative of the Spacenoids. Therefore…
Image You’re not wrong either. Maybe the Box shouldn’t be opened so that people can live in the reality they see before them.
Image !?
Image Then I would like you to think carefully again about who you should give the Box to.
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Image For the future of the Vagans and Jovians, we will take the cursed treasure, EXA-DB!
Image EXA-DB… I have no intention of believing your words, but that doesn’t change the situation we’re in! If you don’t attack us, we’ll let you off the hook!
Image Heh. Thanks.
Image Grandpa… Dad…
Image You heard it, guys! Kick the Vagans and Sleeves out of this space!
Image Ghost 1, roger.
Image I was once a ghost. I won’t be left behind by the ghosts of Zeon!
Image (I don’t deserve to be here… But if the reason I survived is because of my blood and this Gundam, then…)

New units!

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[RX-0[N] Banshee Norn]
Another version of the Unicorn Gundam. It has the same NT-D feature for bonus stats at 130 will, but lacks any sort of finisher or combo attack. If you get the Delta Plus secret on this stage, it might be worth using that for its partner bonus (extra money mainly).

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We’ve also got the AGE-2 Dark Hound, VF-27γ Lucifer, and Shanalua’s Clanche. I’ve gone over them already, but now they get to stay with BX for the rest of the game! Take extra note of Ash’s kill count, since it’s one piece of the 500 kill count AGE secret. You’ve got 2 more stages after this one to get to 500.

Image Curses and prayers exist here, but how we deal with them is not up for me to decide. Banagher… Mineva… Show me your decision!

Image I know I’m not in a position to show my face in front of those children… But, since I’ve come out here, I’ll fight the best I can! That’s how I’ll use my life!

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Here are the Vagan bosses. The Gundam Legilis, the Fawn Farsia, and the Ghirarga Custom. The Legilis is the only somewhat difficult one, as he’s dodgy as all hell and has insane firepower and range. Save your SP for him, but don’t spend it all on him.

SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Optional #7
Have the Diva attack Fram.

AGE Characters Optional #8
Have Kio attack Zeheart.

AGE Characters Mandatory #2
Have Ash attack Zeheart.

Delta Plus Mandatory #3
Have Riddhe defeat at least one enemy.


Now for the boss dialogues. First up is Fram.

Image You must be watching from that ship, Flit Asuno. Hehehe… I wonder if you like my Fawn Farsia? It must be really familiar to you.
Image That machine… I have no intention of looking at it any longer! Wipe it out without a trace!
Image Y-yes sir! Please calm down!
Image (That demonic machine drove Yurin to her death! I won’t allow it to exist in this world!)

Image Hmph. It looks like you’re using your X-Rounder abilities to make up for your piss poor piloting!
Image Not even the Fawn Farsia can fool a pilot like that! But I’m not going to die here!

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Image Dammit. This unit doesn’t have an X-Transmitter, so this is all it can do, huh!?
Image Retreat, Fram.
Image I know that I’m inexperienced as a pilot, but I can’t leave you behind!
Image If you want to stay on the same battlefield as me, you need to hone your skills. You can’t do that if you’re dead, right?
Image …Roger that.
Image (Zeheart Galette… Why…)
[Retreats]

Leil doesn’t have any boss dialogue, but he falls too.

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Image Guh. Lord Zeheart has the Legilis’ power! And yet, I can’t even properly use his old machine… How pathetic!
[Retreats]

And finally, Zeheart.

Image The AGE System has created a new Gundam, eh!? But this Legilis is born from the AGE System too! I won’t let it fall behind!
Image AGE-FX is a Gundam whose evolution was guided by the spirit of the Asuno family! This evolution will lead us to a future no one has ever seen before! I will end this war!

Image We won’t give EXA-DB to you, Zeheart!
Image I can’t believe you know about the existence of EXA-DB! I underestimated you, Asemu!
Image I’m a space pirate for a reason! I have a keen nose for treasure!

Image Zeheart Galette! From now on, things will be different! I’m going to kill you for real!
Image Are you prepared as a warrior!? Then I’ll take you on for real!

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Image I’m not using all of the Legilis’ power! I just need to unleash all of my X-Rounder abilities!
Image Zeheart! Have you still not realized Ezelcant’s true intentions!? Project Eden is not a plan to save the Vagan people! His goals are far from your ideals!
Image I have inherited Lord Ezelcant’s will! This Gundam is proof of that!
Image You’re willingly following his will!?
Image I see… Knowing the truth, you still… It seems cryosleep has chilled your heart to its core! ZEHEART GALETTE!!

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Image Guh!
Image That light is from magic! Who goes there!?

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Image Wizard Nu!?
Image Ah, you’re the last member of Versal Knight Gundam’s party who got separated, right!?
Image Retreat, Zeheart. There’s no need for further fighting.
Image What do you mean by that?
Image I’ll explain when we get back to the ship. Okay?
Image Very well…
[Zeheart retreats]
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Image Wait, Wizard Nu!
Image Finally… We’ve finally reunited in this world!
Image But why are you with the Vagans!? Answer me!
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[Wizard Nu retreats]
Image Wizard Nu…
Image That Gundam Tribe is working with the Vagans!?
Image There’s no point in speculating here. The Vagans have left this space.

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Image This battle will decide the future of Spacenoids! We won’t lose!
Image It seems the Sleeves have no intention of backing down!

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[Magallanica, Cryochamber]
Image The Martians have left, huh…
Image They too must have been seeking a great power to save them. I can guide that power in a positive direction and make it a light that shines upon all the people living in space. Please…make your decision.
Image You’ll just…
Image It’s not up to you. That man over there has been watching over the world.
Image Syam Vist…
Image Should we open the box? It should not be left in the hands of people who see it as nothing more than a bargaining chip. People like you and me…
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Image Ghost of Char, our time is over. Don’t you think it’s time to leave it to the next generation?
Image …You think they’re true Newtypes?
Image That’s not important. They made the decision on their journey to the Box. I’d like to accept that…
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Image Very well. Any further acts of war are not my intention.
Image Then…
Image But… If you won’t choose me… I will use my power to uphold the charter and take it for myself!
[A gun is drawn]
Image Stop it, Frontal!
Image Begone, ghost!
[Gunshots]
Image A defense system linked to brainwaves, huh… How dare you…
[Frontal escapes]
Image That ghost…
[Alarm]
Image It appears an unidentified Psycho Machine has invaded Magallanica. It’s taking over our internal systems.
Image It has to be…
Image Defend the communications module at all costs. If that’s destroyed, we won’t be able to broadcast to the entire Earth Sphere.
Image As you wish!
[Gael runs out]
Image I’m going too! Audrey, you…
Image Yes. I’ll stay here and do what I need to do.
Image Your opponent is Full Frontal. Don’t let your guard down.
Image Banagher!
Image I’ll be fine. I’ll definitely come back!
[Banagher runs out]
Image Banagher…

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[Magallanica, Vist Mansion Grounds]
Image I must hurry to the Unicorn! I have to!
Image Bearer of the Box! I won’t let you get to the Unicorn!
[Explosion]
Image Guh! A mobile armor!? Full Frontal!
Image Ghost of Char! I won’t let you get in Lord Banagher’s way!
[Beam shots]
Image Gael!
Image Just one mobile suit… You’re brave, but also reckless.
[Crashing]
Image GAAAAAAAH!
Image No! Fall back!
Image Your father had a dream! A dream of building a new world in the future when the Box was opened!
[Crashing]
Image Aaaa!
Image You’ve come this far…of your own free will! It’s not a curse!
Image O brave and noble man. Go meet your lord in the afterlife.
Image Go ahead without wavering. You are…your father’s…
Image Don’t kill him…
Image (If you are the Beast of Possibility, then that man’s potential is…)
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Image UNICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORN!
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This is part two of two.

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Image Unicorn Gundam! To think it would rush here on its master’s will!
Image The human heart has such power… This is the machine that expresses that!
Image It’s more than just a Beast of Possibility!

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Image Banagher! Did you get Laplace’s Box!?
Image We did… We did get it! Right now, we need to stop Frontal’s machine! It’s a machine that kills possibilities!
Image They finished it! The NZ-000 “Neo Zeong”!
Image Neo Zeong!?
Image Be careful! According to our intel, that mech is…

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Image S-Shou, over there!
Image What’s going on!? I sense the same presence from every machine!
Image Funnel Bits. All mechs under my control are at my command.
Image I see… They’ve sided with Sid, the guardian of EXA-DB.
Image So that’s how he got into Magallanica!

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Image Colonel, are you okay!?
Image Angelo, we’ll destroy them here. I didn’t want to, but if it’s to get the Box, we have no choice. The repairs to the Rozen Zulu don’t seem to be completed, but can you fight?
Image Of course I can!
Image Purple claw! Another annoying enemy showed up!
Image Aren’t the Unicorn and Banshee going to get trapped again!?
Image I won’t let them beat us!

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Image Riddhe!?
Image I understand now… The world is wide and so many people are resonating together!
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Image Therefore!
Image Yeah!

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Image Hey, Youta…
Image Yeah… It’s warm…
Image That is your light. Banagher! Riddhe!

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Image Are you watching, Master? Your son is…
Image Let’s do it, Banagher! This light isn’t something we’re creating alone!
Image I know. This is with everyone!
Image The light emanating from within that boy… Someone with this warmth… I feel so empty…

New unit!

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[RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam]
A whole lot of firepower packed into what is essentially a second HP bar for the Unicorn. It can be purged manually or when destroyed for a full HP and EN restore. The only downside is lower mobility, but all of its weapons use ammo instead of EN

Image You’ve taken into consideration how the Unicorn changes when it activates NT-D. Takuya, you’re a genius! I won’t hold back on my weapons! Time to go all out!

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The final objective of this map is to destroy the Neo Zeong. It’s big, bulky, and has an annoying I-Field. Like most final bosses, he’s also immune to all debuffs. Avoid using beam attacks and take him down with physical rounds and melee attacks. He also has a massive MAP attack, so watch your positioning and don’t bunch up in one group. The Rozen Zulu is here too, but it’s nothing more than a speedbump at this point.

Boss dialogue time. First up is Angelo.

Image To push the Colonel’s unit this far… What kind of trick did you use!?
Image Can’t you see it? The light overflowing from the Unicorn!
Image Shut up already! If the Psychoframe can do that, then so can my mech! Get out of here, Banagher Links!

Image You were supposed to die back then! Don’t come back as a ghost, Marida Cruz!
Image Everyone’s always talking about ghosts, but you should realize that you’re the same, Angelo!

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Image Ugh… At least the Unicorn… For the Colonel’s sake… At least you… Your tainted light… Even if it means dying, I’ll…
[The Rozen Zulu starts sparking]
Image W-what!? There’s a stain on my heart…!?
[The Rozen Zulu glows]
Image The Psycommu… No, the Psychoframe is going out of control!?
Image What is it…
Image It’s flowing in… Emotions and other things are becoming one…
Image Is this his past?
Image Don’t look! Don’t look at it ! UWAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Image C-Colonel…? Colonel…
[Angelo explodes]
Image Captain Angelo… This light was yours…
Image I lost a good subordinate. May your soul become the foundation of Zeon, Captain Angelo.

And finally, Full Frontal. Everyone’s got something to say to the Ghost of Char.

Image Frontal! Even though I don’t think you will, I have to ask. Do you have any intention of standing down!?
Image A curse is about to be unleashed upon the world. As the unanimous opinion of all Spacenoids, I cannot ignore this.
Image Can’t you just answer a direct question!? Just say you won’t stop!
Image We’ve left it up to Banagher’s choice! If you won’t stop, then we will have to fight! If you want to hate me, then get in line!

Image You’re so unfair! Everyone worked so hard to find the Box and now you’re just trying to steal it!
Image You’re still learning, but as an adult, you sometimes need to use underhanded tactics. Using force goes against my principles, though.
Image You’ve got some nerve to do something like this! Gorg, protect Audrey and everyone!
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Image Hey, Frontal. It seems you took good care of Lady.
Image Well, it looks like you’re taking better care of her. But I see… It looks like she’s finally opened her mind. I wish her the best.
Image Heh… I’ve heard hundreds of impromptu remarks due to my position, but your words are by far the most insincere of them all, Full Frontal!
(TL Note: They have the same VA.)

Image Children like you are probably too young to understand the importance of this battle.
Image Well, we’re still in elementary school. I think it’s inevitable that you might think we’re young.
Image To be honest, I don’t know what will happen if Laplace’s Box is opened.
Image But the light that Banagher and Riddhe are showing us is warm! That’s why we’re fighting you. That’s the one thing I’m absolutely sure of!

Image A man of your caliber won’t waver no matter what I say. Therefore…
Image Yes! I believe in the choice Banagher and Audrey will make! If you dare to get in their way, I’ll fight you, Frontal!

Image You have no connection to the Earth Sphere. I would appreciate it if you stopped getting in our way.
Image What are you talking about!? How can we be fighting like this and not be connected!?
Image You’re not thinking about creating a future, you’re only thinking about continuing the present. How can we leave Audrey’s world in your hands!?

Image Gundam, are you prepared to fight against anything that bears the name Zeon?
Image As long as you disrupt world peace!
Image I see… You may think your judgement is confidence, but it’s pure arrogance!

Image Stop fighting! There is more than one way for humanity to survive into the future!
Image I’m trying to maintain the present and you’re trying to change the world! It’s inevitable that we cannot agree!
Image If we stay in the old world, we cannot create the future. You must change too, Full Frontal!

Image I’ve met Audrey, traveled with the Unicorn, and seen many worlds and people! I won’t say I know everything about the world, but…
Image And yet you’re still betting on people’s goodwill and trying to open the box. Don’t you think that’s irresponsible?
Image I know there are people who think like that! But even so, I…

Image Black Lion! You’ve left the stage once, so shouldn’t you step down from your role?
Image The curtain hasn’t even fallen yet! If I were to step down from my role, I’d truly become a pathetic person! Above all else… I must repay the feelings that gave birth to this light!

Image Banagher and the Princess have found the Box! We won’t let anything get in the way of their decision and what lies beyond!
Image Lieutenant Marida, even if you don’t understand the content of their choice, you will stand on their side?
Image Like you even need to ask! Banagher and Audrey made their choice according to their own will!

(This one is with Otto or Zinnerman)
Image Garancieres, that was something the Sleeves were developing, right? If you have any clues on how to defeat it, please share them.
Image If we knew about that, we would have told you already!
Image All we know is that they were developing a new suit! Even if we had known…
Image In any case, we’re at a disadvantage fighting them with our equipment. But…
Image But even so, we can’t let this possibility be snuffed out here! For the sake of Marida, who risked her life for it!
Image So, with the Gundam at the center, they’ve also changed! Show me your potential, Banagher!

Image You may not have noticed, but your Gundam is something very similar to Laplace’s Box.
Image My Gundam and Laplace’s Box!? What do you mean, Frontal?
Image They’ve mixed together prayers and curses over many years.
Image I don’t know what you’re talking about, but if a curse exists, I’ll turn it into hope!

Image If our plan comes to fruition, it will also strengthen our ties with Migrant Fleets, which the Federation are currently neglecting. It won’t be a loss for you.
Image Sure, but that’s only temporary! I don’t think someone who doesn’t believe in the future can get along with a fleet sent out in hopes of human prosperity!

Image Was that a funnel bit!? If I were to get shot with something like that, I’d be in big trouble!
Image You’re wary of the funnel bits, but that’s not the only thing the Neo Zeong has going for it. Let me teach you that.
Image Our YF-30 isn’t so weak that it can be defeated by new models! Let me teach you that!

Image I’ve heard about your battle with Dr. Hell and the Mycenae. You must be having a hard time, right?
Image If I say yes, would you go easy on me?
Image Haha. No. I know the more adversity you face, the more powerful you become.
Image What a shame! Looks like I’ll have to use all of Mazinger’s power to destroy your mobile armor!

Image Hmph. I guess it was developed to be that big to intimidate opponents…
Image Right after fighting the Great General of Darkness, it’s not something that phases us. But he looks like someone worth beating!
Image Being compared to someone who calls themselves a God is a bit troubling for me, but I don’t intend to be a boring opponent!

Image Hehe… Compared to the others, you don’t seem to harbor any obvious hostility towards me. In fact, I can sense you’re concerned about something else.
Image Dammit, you’re talking as if you’re a psychic…
Image Some people see it that way. I don’t know if I am though.
Image Amuro Ray’s book said that Newtypes aren’t like that! There’s no way you could know what someone’s thinking that easily!

Image I heard you’re planning to use Laplace’s Box to maintain the current status quo forever. Will nothing change your mind?
Image A person’s will doesn’t change that easily. Especially a vessel like me.
Image Audrey said the same thing, but we don’t want to acknowledge your future as a possible future!
Image That would mean ruining everything everyone has left behind!

An event happens when Frontal hits 25% HP.

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Image I’m the vessel of the collective will of mankind! We should be working together!
Image You keep calling yourself a vessel! Even if you’re artificial, humans can’t become one of those!
Image Take off that mask and show your true self! Full Frontal!
Image I’ll take on that challenge!

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Image Ugh… Something is pulling the Unicorn!?
Image Banagher?
Image My Banshee too! What’s happening!?
Image Something with the Neo Zeong is resonating with the Gundams!
Image This is his doing!?
Image My heart feels unsettled…
Image Full Frontal!
Image Miracles keep happening, and yet, nothing changes. Let’s go to the end of time together, you who are worthy!

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Image Where am I…
Image Was that a Fold? A Boson Jump? Did he teleport us?
Image No, not that…
Image I can’t see anything… No, there’s just nothing here besides us…
Image There’s nothing to cling to… It’s a cold, dark world…
Image Is this emotion I’m feeling…fear…?
Image There is no light, and even time has stopped flowing in this void. This is the end of the world… The world that exists at the end of time… No matter how hard people try, this outcome will never change.
Image Full Frontal…
Image I thought only Banagher would see this, but I’m surprised there are more of you.
Image You’re showing us this… What are you…
Image Asking others even though you know the answer is not a wise move, Kio.
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Image All of you should understand it already. Hope and possibility are fleeting dreams that people see at the threshold of this emptiness… They are illusions that offer no comfort.
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Image That illusion misleads people and creates unnecessary conflict. You know this is true…
Image You mean people like us?
Image We should not place excessive expectations on a life that simply exists and then disappears.
Image Life just fades away… That may be true…
Image But even so…
Image Yeah!
[A flash of light]
Hiroyuki Sawano - UNICORN
Image What the…
Image When you know despair, you realize the futility of your actions… That’s what happened to me. You think you know everything, without realizing that in reality, you’re trapped in a narrow perspective.
[Another flash of light]
Image A light in this void? The glow of the Psychoframe… No, that’s not all…
Image In the eternal flow of time, a person’s life is only a short and fleeting moment.
Image But we all live in that moment! We try to live our ordinary, everyday moments to the fullest!
[A flash of light]
Image Even their Gundams! The prayers of everyone have brought this future!
Image You say this world is inevitable… But even so, I’ll say it again and again! I want to believe in the potential that people have!
[Fade to white]

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Image We’re back?
Image Kio! Did the Neo Zeong do something to you guys at that moment!?
Image A single moment… I see…
Image I got a glimpse of the darkness that lurks beneath his mask.
Image Warmth… That warm light… No matter how much you reason otherwise, it’s all for nothing! Yes, nothing!
Image That warmth is the universe!
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Image You must have felt that too! If you don’t even understand that…

Hiroyuki Sawano - 6thMob.: UNICORN GUNDAM
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Image You’re not a vessel! To the man hiding under that mask, I’ll give you everything I have!

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Image NOOOOOO!
Image You overwhelmed the Neo Zeong with your mobile suit… You’ve got to be kidding me!
Image Boy, you’re a monster! Did something happen to you!?
Image No. Nothing’s changed about him. He’s just that straightforward… And also…
Image Banagher Links! Tell him!
Image Full Frontal! If you say you’re the vessel of consensus, then believe in the prayers of those people once again! In them lies human possibility!
Image Hehehe… Everyone thinks you’re a strong man who believes in possibilities.

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Image Very well then… Show us right here what you believe in!!

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[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Awakened)]
The Unicorn’s final form, only achievable when reaching 150 will. The Full Armor will need to be purged too. The light of the Psychoframe gives the Unicorn increased stats and firepower, even more so than all other previous forms. As Banagher gets higher Newtype levels, the Awakened Unicorn will become an unhittable god.

He’s at half health, but right now, he’s only a little more than a punching bag. Kick Frontal’s nihilistic ass.

The map ends when Full Frontal is defeated.

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Image Fufufu… Human heat…warms the universe, huh…

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Image That light…
Image That’s right… I guess it’s time…

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Image The Neo Zeong is…
Image It’s starting to fall apart…
Image Is this also a phenomenon caused by the Psychoframe?
Image Full Frontal!
Image Ah… I hope I got through to you…

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Image Full Frontal has fallen… There won’t be any more battles with the Sleeves.
Image I guess that’s the end of it…
Image Hey, Banagher. What was Laplace’s Box anyway? We’re all so curious!
Image You’ll soon hear from Audrey herself about the truth of Laplace’s Box… It’ll be broadcasted to the entire Earth Sphere through the Magallanica’s facilities.
Image So you mean to open the Box…
Image That’s your decision.
Image Yes.
Image (The future will be opened… And it all starts with opening the Box…)
[Heartbeat]
Image What was that!?
Image Did you feel it too, Banagher!?
Image You two too!? So I’m not the only one…
Image Huh? Don’t just assume we’re mind readers.
Image Not everyone has special powers. Explain it clearly.
Image Something…a great power…is targeting us…
Image Can you be a little more specific?
Image Ugh… A great torrent of light… A light of hatred that burns everything to the ground…
Image Even Lady Elle is predicting something… That’s bad, isn’t it?
Image Tieria!
Image Yeah! I just got confirmation from Veda! There’s something that fits that description near Luna Two! That is…the Colony Laser!
Image The Colony Laser!?
Image I haven’t heard anything about Gryps 2 being repaired…
Image But it’s true! It’s already in firing position!
Image If they fire that thing, it would not only kill us, but destroy all of Industrial 7 as well!
Image Rather than hand over the Box, they’re planning to wipe us all out!
Image That damned vixen!!
Image So then…
Image What will you do? If this data is correct, even if we put up an Aura barrier…
Image
Image …I’ll do something about it!
Image Banagher!?

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[Caucasus Forest, Command Room]
Image “System” is ready. Fire Control reports we’re at 95% power and charging.
Image I guess you’re going to fire after all.
Image Damage to the colonies will be kept to a minimum. The war will continue. It’s all for the Federation’s interests, after all. There are times when we must sacrifice the few to save the many. I’m sure you understand that.
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Image You’re wrong… You’re not protecting the Federation’s interests…
Image Alberto?
Image The few are what makes the many come alive… That’s what my father used to say…
Image !
Image I couldn’t keep up with anything! That’s why I sided with you! You’ve always denied the logic of men! Why…
Image …You must be tired, Alberto. You’ll get a long vacation once this is over. A long, long vacation…
Image Auntie!
Image Fine-tuning altitude control. Full transition to angular velocity stabilizers. Authorization to fire.
Image !
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Image Fire!
[Alarm]
Image This is “System”. Fire order, confirmation code confirmed.
Image C-Chairman Ronan! Ensign Riddhe is over there!!
Image W-what!?
Image The pilot of the Banshee is Ensign Riddhe! I gave him permission to do whatever he wanted!
Image Why would…
Image You…
Image Yes, I knew it. I would feel embarrassed to report that your son has gone MIA twice.
Image YOU!
Image All power satellites reporting no abnormalities in power transmission. Automatic tracking continues. Making final adjustments to targeting.
Image You can’t stop the firing now. Let’s witness the birth of a new Box from here. Fufufu…
Image (Riddhe!)

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[Magallanica, Cryochamber]
Image So you’re going to protect the Magallanica with the Unicorn’s Psycho Field?
Image It’s too late to evacuate now, so…
(Phone)
Image I’m sorry, Banagher. The properties of Psycho Fields are still unknown… I really don’t want you to do this…
(Phone)
Image It’s fine, Tsutomu. We’re betting everything on Banagher. Let’s believe in him!
(Phone)
Image Audrey, take Syam and return to…
Image No. I will stay here.
Image Audrey!?
[UNICORN plays again]
Image You’re confident, aren’t you? Show us what you got! And be sure to come back! I won’t forgive you if you break your promise!
Image Audrey…
Image Yes. Make sure you come back!
(Phone)
Image Don’t you dare die, Banagher! I’m sick of people dying!
(Phone)
Image Captain… Micott…
Image Banagher, when this is all over, let’s go back to school together! I don’t know what the future holds, but even if I were to get hired by the army, I’d need to at least graduate from high school!
(Phone)
Image Takuya…
Image Banagher, we entrust our hopes to you and your Gundam.
(Phone)
Image Go, you who bear everyone’s hopes…
Image Yes!
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(Phone)

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Image Everyone has retreated… I’ll take care of this…
Image Let me in on this too.
Image !?

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Image The Banshee is a Psycho Machine too. I’ll be useful. Laplace’s Box isn’t just your family’s problem.
Image Riddhe!

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Image Our ancestors started this new era… They didn’t just dump the overpopulated humans into space. Holding a faint hope for the distant future, they sent them off with all the prayers they could muster… Were those prayers a curse or a possibility?
Image Yeah…
Image There’s no harm in knowing that we were born blessed.
Image Heh. If you had said that from the beginning, it would have been easier for us to understand each other.
Image Our fathers always had one thing missing. It’s the son’s job to make it up for himself.
Image Not gonna lie, that sucks!
Image Yup!
Image I entrust it to you… What I thought I should do…
(TL Note: Char/Frontal’s voice.)
Image !
Image Banagher… Just now, that was…
Image Heh…
Image Banagher! Ensign Riddhe! The laser has fired! Incoming!!
Image UNICORN!
Image BANSHEE!
[Both mobile suits glow as they’re hit by the Colony Laser]
Image GUUUUUUUUH!
Image There’s possibilities behind us! We won’t let it go!
[A second shot]

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Image This is bad… The Banshee’s output is going down! The field is weakening!
[A third shot]

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Image Ugh! We can’t stop it!
Image I’ll block it… NO MATTER WHAAAAAAAAT!!

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Image The Unicorn is…
[A flash of green light]
Image It’s completely blocking the Colony Laser… He must be the perfect Newtype…

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Image …Well that’s not good…

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Image You’re so careless! No one wanted this to happen! Don’t just give up like that!
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(Banagher’s mugshot is completely black until otherwise stated)
[UNICORN plays again]
Image There’s still so much for both of us to do in the world, right!?
Image

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Image Kuh. Can you not hear me!? What are you doing in a place we can’t reach!?
Image “But even so”, we have to reach out!
Image !?

Image
Image No matter how far away… No matter how unlikely the chances are…
Image What are you guys thinking!? Do you want to die!?
Image I’m not the kind of guy who wants to leave things to someone else!
Image Above all else, the person we’ve entrusted it to is now like that!
Image I’ll connect our consciousnesses with the Quantum Burst! If the Psychoframe is what gathers people’s wills, then…
Image …Seriously, every single one of you… Okay! I’ll bring him back! You got that, Banshee!?
[A flash of green light as both the Unicorn and Banshee start glowing green]
Image Ensign Riddhe’s machine!
Image A rainbow colored light! Just like the Unicorn!
Image Quantum System, activate!!

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Image Come back to us! Can you really hold Mineva when you’re like that!?
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Image I’m going to take Audrey from you! BANAGHER!

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Image E-Ensign Riddhe!? Everyone!?
(Back to normal)
Image Don’t try to do things alone! I told you! This light is not being made by just us!
Image Right…
Image It may be a small power, but if each of us joins our hearts together, we won’t have to sacrifice anyone!
Image Let’s do it, Banagher! All the wills in this place must be channeled into light!!
Image And then we’ll go home, where the Princess awaits.
Image Yes!!

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Image UUUUOOOOOOOOOOOOHH!!
[One final shot is fired]

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[Caucasus Forest, Command Room]
Image Confirmed direct hit with the Laser, but strong EM radiation is being emitted from the target.
Image Due to the debris, optical observation is disrupted. It’ll take time to assess and analyze the result.
Image Ahh…
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Image Thank you for your hard work, Chairman Ronan. This will ensure the continued existence of the Federation.
[Monitors turn on everywhere]
Image Earth and space… To all the people who live in this world…
(Darkened. Phone)
Image !?
Image I am Mineva Lao Zabi. Please forgive me for the rudeness of addressing you all in this manner.
(No longer darkened)
Image What is this!? Where is it coming from!?
Image The source is Magallanica! The target is alive and well! There’s not even any cosmetic damage!
Image Whaa…
Image I am a descendant of the Zabi family, who once led the Principality of Zeon. But what I’m about to tell you has nothing to do with my origins. Today, I…
Image The Unicorn is still intact! It must have resonated a Psycho Field!
Image Chairman Ronan, prepare another shot! At this rate, the secret of the Box will be revealed!
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Image Chairman Ronan!
[Door opens]
Image That’s enough, Martha Vist Carbine!
Image It’s you!
Image Frederick Algreus…
Image In the name of the Supreme Commander of the federal army, I order all operations here frozen!
Image What, are you an idiot!? You don’t have that kind of authority!
Image You’re quite mistaken, Martha Vist Carbine.
Image Bright Noa!?
Image In addition to this crime, you are also accused of various other offenses, including fraudulent trading and improper interference in military decision making.
Image You’re accusing me? That’s a gross exaggeration…
Image I’m the one who filed the complaint, Auntie.
Image Alberto, you…
Image How much has it taken for a single company to become this powerful?
Image Grr…
Image That’s enough, Auntie. The Box has lost its magic.
Image Alberto…
Image It’s over. Let’s start again… From the beginning, just like back then…
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Image Captain Bright, the rest is up to you.
Image Martha Vist Carbine, come with me.
Image Okay…
[They leave]
Image (Auntie…)
Image Chairman Ronan, regarding this broadcast…
Image This is their decision. I have no choice but to accept it. The choices of children… As a father, I…

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[Space around Industrial 7]
Image …And that’s everything we know about Laplace’s Box. To everyone listening to this broadcast, please see the truth for yourself. And, just like people did 100 years ago, I would like everyone to pray for goodwill for the next 100 years. Believe in the God called Possibility that sleeps within all of us…

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[Nahel Argama, Infirmary]
Image Ugh…
Image You’re finally awake.
Image Audrey…
Image The broadcast was successful. Everyone in BX is safe too.
Image I was sleeping, but I knew. I don’t know why, but I knew.
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Image Welcome back, Banagher.
Image I’m home, Audrey.

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[Nahel Argama, Hallway]
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Image Marida, how’s Banagher?
Image Let’s just leave them alone. The Princess is with him.
Image I see…
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Image You did a great job out there, Marie…
Image Yeah… Thanks, Dad…

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[Nahel Argama, Briefing Room]
Image Princess Mineva’s speech somehow ended without incident. The question now is what the impact of the speech is and how things will settle…
Image Please don’t talk like this is someone else’s problem, Captain.
Image Mmm. But I still can’t quite believe it.
Image At the very least, this should lead to a future that’s different from the past.
(Phone)
Image The truth about Laplace’s Box and the existence of various types of “prayers”...
Image They once tried to make peace with the Jovian Federation and the Vagans…
Image And what’s more, they’ve theoretically derived a cure for Mars Rays.
Image I’ll have to come up with a new history lesson plan.
Image …You’ve got to be…me…
Image Admiral?
Image YOU’VE GOT TO BE SHITTING MEEEE!!
Image Eek!
Image What was the justice of the Federation!? Why have I been serving in the military all this time!? Why would I point my gun at fellow Earthlings…
Image !
[Munetake runs out]
Image Admiral!
Image It’s best to leave him alone for now. Despite his personality, he’s still a man of justice. The shock he must be feeling is immeasurable.
Image That look he had… It’ll take a long time for those wounds to heal…
Image History is, more or less, built on blood.
Image And while we may have made mistakes, I don’t think everything we’ve done was wrong.
Image Otherwise, nothing would be worth it. I’m not about to give up though.
Image Isn’t everyone worried?
Image What do you think, Ruri?
Image There’s widespread unrest among both the federal government and citizens. It happened so suddenly that many people still don’t comprehend what happened. Oh, and it seems the government’s Central Council has begun to take action.
Image There may not be much time left until the dialogue, but I hope things will change for the better with the limited time we have left.
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Image Dad, isn’t it time for you to face reality?
Image As Major Ozma said, I don’t think what we’ve done up until now is wrong. Even if the Box is opened, it doesn’t change what we can do now. That being ending the war…with Gundam.
Image Former Commander Asuno!?
Image The fact that the Asuno family has secretly inherited some of the technology that was supposed to be sealed under the Silver Chalice Treaty… If that is also a prayer, then my mission is to use this lost technology to eradicate war.
[Door opens]
Image Are you sure about that?
Image Mineva Zabi…
Image You call me that without even realizing it… Maybe you’re afraid of change. You’ve locked yourself up to protect your heart.
Image Audrey? And Banagher too…
Image Sorry. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but there’s something else I need to tell you all that’s not related to Laplace’s Box.
Image What is it?
Image It’s about the last words of Syam Vist, my great-grandfather, and what he told Audrey.
Image Unlike the two Boxes, there was something else that we didn’t make public. However, this has significant implications for the Asuno family and other mobile suit smiths.
Image For my family?
Image …Can I ask you something first, Audrey?
Image Flit Asuno… Just now, you spoke about the significance of the Asuno family’s inheritance of technology. The truth is very different.
Image !?
Image The AGE System was not left behind to become a savior through military force. It’s a lost technology from before the Silver Chalice Treaty that’s currently being used for weaponry. However, I was told it was passed down mainly to ensure that certain life-saving techniques were not lost.
Image So it’s not just EXA-DB that has a cure for Mars Rays…
Image Gundams can save lives!
Image Gundams aren’t the only thing that can save lives.
Image The prayers of the mobile suit smiths of the past must not be turned into a curse. The prayer that was originally entrusted to you… You have turned it into a curse and imposed it on yourself.
Image What nonsense! It’s all just speculation! I’ve entrusted my fate to Gundam!
Image Yes. This was “only one hope” that Syam heard in the past. Some of them were prayers like the one you mentioned.
Image But if what you say is also true… What does that mean?
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Image The savior I was meant to be…
Image I became a pirate because I realized that the war would never end if things continued as it was. It was not for lack of a savior.
Image Captain Ash…
Image Just a moment, Captain Ash. If that’s the case, then why not tell Kio?
Image …You’re right. Can I get permission to come aboard? The Baronche will join you. And we have some important information about EXA-DB. I’d like to discuss the details in person.

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[Second Moon, Zanald’s Room]
Image The report I just sent you will have the data you want. Unfortunately, the Vagan copy of EXA-DB has stopped responding. Maybe it stopped for a reason…
(Phone)
Image What Lord Ezelcant obtained in the past is merely a small part of the vast amount of information. I would have liked to get the main body if possible, but more importantly… Is it true that Project Eden isn’t a plan to save the Vagans?
Image …As for what we can tell from the bug we planted on Zeheart’s machine, we were able to intercept a conversation with the enemy.
Image If that’s true, then Lord Ezelcant has been deceiving the Vagan people for a long time… I will investigate the matter myself. Understood?
Image I’ll continue to monitor Zeheart Galette… And if he brings darkness to the future of the Vagans…
Image Take advantage of the opportunity and kill him. We, the Vagans, cannot be destroyed by a false leader.
Image Sir…
Image Your mission is for the future of the Vagan people. I leave it to you, Fram Nara.
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[Fa Zeos, Hallway]
Image (I’m to stay by his side for the mission…Yes, for the mission…)
Image Oh, Fram. Thanks for the hard work in the last battle.
Image Thank you for your concern. However…
Image However?
Image Lord Zeheart, you look tired. The Legilis’ ability to interact with X-Rounders is on a completely different level, so it wears you out quickly. I think we shouldn’t use it in combat right away…
Image Your worry is unnecessary. The Legilis was a gift from Lord Ezelcant. If I can’t use it properly, then I bring shame upon myself.
Image Don’t push yourself too hard. I don’t want you to die.
Image …Not yet at least. Am I still being tested?
Image !?
Image I know who you are. You’re the sister of Dole Frost, a man who lost his life under my command. There was a reason why you approached me.
Image …Yes. For you, an excellent X-Rounder, it must be easy to read the mind of someone like me…
Image Don’t overestimate my X-Rounder abilities. The heart is not so simple that it can be read like that.
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Image If you were the kind of person who would discard your subordinates like tools, I would have killed you already.
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Image But you… You’re always thinking about your subordinates…
Image I will never forget the comrades who fought alongside me. The souls of those who died will always be with me.
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Image The next operation has already begun. Come to the bridge as soon as you can.
[Zeheart starts to leave]
Image Just one more thing, please…
Image What is it?
Image Why did you keep someone who might take your life so close?
Image I keep people close if they’re useful. I need you.
[Zeheart leaves]
Image Lord Zeheart…
[Fram leaves]
Image (Zeheart Galette… That man’s beliefs are undoubtedly genuine… But…)
Image The encounter between the one chosen by Gundam and me, a member of the Gundam Tribe, was probably due to the “Harp of Guidance”. That’s why I must change him… To bring him into the true light…

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[Diva. Cafeteria]
Image Now, where should I start…
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Image You abandoned your family… Why don’t you start your story from there?
Image That’s right… It’s also related to EXA-DB, so I’ll start from the beginning. The drone that appeared in the last battle. That’s EXA-DB’s.. No, the treasure’s guardian. Remember it?
Image Brera called it “Sid”.
Image Yes. I discovered it on a mission once…and it beat me.
Image With your skill!?
Image It was an opponent I’d never faced before. I learned my lesson… The horror of EXA-DB. I barely managed to survive and was rescued by Bisidian. I lived with them and learned many things.
Image Such as the dark side of the Federation, the Vagans, and the origins of the Jovians?
Image You’re right, Captain Otto. That was my turning point. I began to think that I needed to see the world from a perspective different from the Federation. In order to protect what is truly important to me, I needed the power and position to act away from the eyes of the Federation.
Image To protect what’s important…
Image Enough with that! What about EXA-DB!?
Image It’s because of your anger that I hesitated to reveal information about EXA-DB!
Image Dad… What do you mean?
Image It’s basically a mass of Over-Technology. That’s also the reason why the Federation was no match for the Vagans at the start of the war. Although the technological gap has since closed.
Image I thought it was due to the discovery of Protoculture technology…
Image However, most of that technology was crushed by Vagan spies and Anaheim’s thugs.
Image They want to be the only ones to have anything that gives them an advantage.
Image There were several such incidents, and each time it led to war…
Image Fortunately, the Vagans only had a small sliver of EXA-DB in their possession at the start of the war. They were planning to find the main body of EXA-DB and destroy it so that no other organization could use it.
Image But it was destroyed, right?
Image The one who was guarding the Box was not EXA-DB itself. It was merely a terminal for accessing the main body. And in the end, it was destroyed along with the mystery of the Box.
Image I don’t know if it was a coincidence or if someone’s will was a work…
Image Dad, are you going to go look for EXA-DB’s main body?
Image No… In order to protect what’s important to me, I would like to continue cooperating with Brave Cross.
Image Cooperation? What kind of wind is blowing?
Image That wind is Mineva Zabi… I call you that out of respect for your speech.
Image My…
Image It’s the same as mobile suit smiths. Not everything in EXA-DB is meant to be used for war. Of course, technology is technology. Depending on how it's used, it could have the results I feared…
[Door opens]
Image EXA-DB is a collection of prayers, after all.
Image Ensign Riddhe!
Image No matter what it is, you can either turn it into a curse or into possibility… Banagher knows that.
Image Yes.
Image Of course, I don’t intend to join for free. My gifts are Riddhe Marcenas, Brera Sterne, and… Come on in.
[Door opens]
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Image Shanalua!
Image She was lucky to survive that battle, so we rescued her. My ship is truly destined to save lives.
Image I don’t have the right to set foot here…
Image I’ve got to tell Wendy and everyone!
Image Don’t!
Image !?
Image Our emotional reunion will be postponed forever. I’m a criminal who cannot escape execution by firing squad.
Image If that’s what you really want, I won’t stop you, but…
Image I’m new here, so I shouldn’t be the one to say this, but this unit has changed quite a bit.
Image Didn’t you hear about me from Bisidian? Or are you always so short staffed?
Image I’m not like you. I was a soldier of the Federation…
Image In that case, I’d rather you die to save face. This isn’t an organization that can ignore traitors, but we can cooperate with pirates, Zeon, and the Mafia.
Image She is, after all, a volunteer soldier from the spare pirate Bisidian. Surely that won’t pose any problems?
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Image Hmm… What happens is not my responsibility.
Image …I was the one who gave Bisidian permission to board. It makes sense one of their members would come aboard.
Image Captain Natora?
Image I see. So there’s no problem if someone just comes and goes from there, right?
Image Oh…
Image Yes. I’ll go check out the B-Class section and I’ll need someone to accompany me. Kio, can you help me?
Image Of course!
Image Sorry… Kio, everyone, I’m so sorry….
Image Let’s go to Wendy’s room later and have lots of fun. Then you won’t have time to cry.
Image I’ll bring lots of delicious food too! Right, Shanalua?
Image Thanks… Let’s do that.
Image There’s no need for me or him to explain ourselves.
Image Brera… You know what I’m gonna say, right?
Image Don’t say anything. My job is to always protect Ranka and make her smile.
Image Talk is cheap. Show me.
Image I’ll be heading back to the Baronche.
Image Um… Ensign Riddhe… We haven’t touched your room.
Image It’s a bit dusty, but please come back, Riddhe.
Image Just now, a man named Gael from the Vist Foundation delivered a Delta Plus. I don’t know how it got there, but isn’t that the same mech you piloted before?
Image I hope you realize how much trouble having a Marcenas here will cause. Are we even still friends?
Image You risked your life to save us. No one holds anything against you.
Image And what was that you said about me leaving you alone?
Image …Are you sure?
Image If the word “yes” would save you, everyone would say it.
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Image Captain, over here.
Image Mmm. Ensign Riddhe Marcenas is permitted to return. Is that good enough, First Officer?
Image Let’s do the formal paperwork later.
Image Thank you, Captain Otto! First Officer Liam!
Image It looks like happy endings all around.
Image Captain Ash… About the Gundam Tribe that was with Zeheart…
Image I don’t know anything about him.
Image That’s not what I was going to ask. What do you think about that Gundam… Wizard Nu?
Image He’s just like us.
Image Look at him carefully next time!
Image No. What he really wants to say is…
Image He’s an honest person, right?
Image He’s not an enemy… Though I have no proof.
Image (Nu… We, the Knight of Argus, await your return.)
[Monitor turns on]
Image Everyone, an emergency broadcast is about to begin across the Earth Sphere!
(Phone)
Image Is it the Feds talking about the Box? That was fast.
Image What will they say? Will they cover it up or try to get in front of it?

Image I didn’t expect things to happen so quickly. I am Frederick Algreus. I have once again been appointed as Supreme Commander of the Earth Federation Forces.
(Phone)
Image Algreus!?
Image I see… So the Vist Foundation has withdrawn from the front lines of the government. So much for owning the place.
Image (I’ve seen his character profile… Now that the secret of the Box has been revealed, how will he react to it as Commander-in-Chief?)
Image Regarding the broadcast by Princess Mineva Lao Zabi, that is an urgent matter that needs to be communicated, so I have arranged this broadcast.
Image First of all, I think everyone is wondering whether what she said was true or not. In the name of my great-great-grandfather, the first Prime Minister of the Federation, Ricardo Marcenas, I certify that her words are true.
(Phone)
Image We must deeply reflect on the fact that this truth was concealed. But we can reflect on our mistakes and use them to our advantage in the future, as Princess Mineva said.
Image The pioneers who launched the new century aimed for a world of mutual understanding… We want to demonstrate that hope anew!
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Image The first step towards that is making peace with the Jovian Federation a reality!

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[Congress, Hallway]
Image That went well.
(Phone)
Image With that, we can slowly drain the pus from within the Fedration… That’s all we can do right now.
Image Mr. Marcenas alone may be judged as self-preservation. It was thanks to your persuasion, Princess Marina, that Mr. Algreus regained his position.
Image No… It was none other than that man who chose to resolve the issue through discussion. If we can achieve peace with the Jovian Federation, we’ll be one step closer to a peaceful world…
Image Marina… Are you sure about this?
Image Eh?
Image I mean this is a great first step, but it feels like things are going too well.
Image Aren’t you overthinking it?
Image I’m probably just tired… But anyway…
Image Let’s hope it’s a false alarm. Just for today…
Image Yes…

Now unlocked is Audrey as a Tactician (Immune to pilot debuffs, SP+20, and +10% EXP gained) and Sumeragi’s third Tactician bonus (Embark Recover Rate +40/60/80%). There’s also the Delta Plus, which either Riddhe or Marida can pilot. Please note that Banagher is locked to the Unicorn, and only Riddhe can pilot the Banshee Norn.

We got a quick DLC break before we go back to the main plot.

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We’ve got a quick DLC interlude before we continue with the main plot. Remember that these aren’t necessarily canon.

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image That’s right, just a little more… No, you’re a bit too far. You got it, HyouRyuu?
Image EnRyuu, you’re too close. Take a half step to the right.
Image I can’t move another inch!
Image Please bend down a little. I can’t see in front of you.
Image Sorry ‘bout that. My scoop’s a bit bulky…
Image Looks like you’re all somehow able to fit.
Image Evildoers cower at this lineup of heroic robots.
Image Doing everyone’s maintenance at once… We’ve been way too busy lately and haven’t had time to rest.
Image Nobody likes going in for a checkup.

Image Hey, this is just an examination, so be quiet! You might break something!
Image OH! There’s nothing wrong with me!
Image We’re doing this to make sure of that, so stay still!
Image OH… Fine…
Image Don’t make trouble for everyone, Mic.
Image How’s everyone doing?
Image We’ve been fighting nonstop. Even the Strongest Hero Robot Army is accumulating wounds.
Image As humans say, it’s just a scratch.
Image We just need to swap out the armor plates!
Image No no, it’s more than that. The damage to your internal structure is more serious than your armor.
Image It’s amazing how metal fatigues like this.
Image But we’re in such good health! We don’t even know the meaning of fatigue!
Image I knew you’d say that… Metal fatigue is different from physical fatigue!
Image The physical strain in your drive units accumulates in places we can’t see, so how about you open it up?
Image Mmmmm…
Image They’re all like elementary school kids who’re afraid of getting shots.
Image In that case, you can’t make fun of them. Right, Jin?
Image Jin, you’re afraid of shots?
Image Hey, Maria! Don’t just blab like that!
Image Then don’t run away the next time we get shots.
Image Dang it. I shouldn’t have brought up the topic…

Image Wouldn’t it be better to disassemble the movable frame and measure it separately for signs of stress?
Image I agree. It’s better to check it early than to have an accident out in the field.
Image In that case, we’ll need to send them to Orbit Base for an overhaul.
Image But then we…
Image Yes, I think we’ll need them to withdraw from the front lines temporarily.
Image After all, my genius skills are essential to keep the heroes in peak condition.
(Phone)
Image What crap is that? We just need Orbit Base’s facilities, not your lack of skills.
Image You wanna throw down?
Image More than anything!
Image Uh, Doctor… Everyone’s watching…
Image *Ahem*... I’ll contact the Commander and have Amaterasu, the repair ship, sent to you.
Image Oh… You’re being pretty thoughtful for once.
Image With Amaterasu, maintenance work can be carried out during transport, which will save a lot of time.
Image We’ll be back soon, right?
Image Yeah! You’ll be back before you know it! Make sure you all get well soon.
Image Yes, what Mamoru said…
Image It’s a hero’s duty to take every precaution… Right?
Image Alright. I’ll do the manly thing and take a break!
Image Yeah! Sounds good!
Image Amaterasu will arrive in about two hours…
Image Is something the matter?
Image I thought we’d have more time to prepare a little something.
Image Oh?

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[Diva, Communication Room]
Image Did Amaterasu arrive at Orbit Base safely?
Image Don’t worry. We’ve already started working on them.
(Everyone except Guy and Mamoru are on the phone)
Image Thank you very much.
Image I heard you helped persuade them to come. I’m grateful, Mamoru.
Image N-not at all! I didn’t do anything…
Image You did. They’re so dedicated to their mission that they didn’t want to leave for a second.
Image That’s right. If we leave them alone, they’ll just keep being reckless without a second thought!
Image Goldymarg’s Super AI was created based on Hyuuma’s thought patterns after all…
Image Y-you’re bringing that up now!?
Image Ahaha…
Image Chief, how long do you think the overhaul will take?
Image Ushiyama, what do you think?
Image Based on the data you sent, I estimate it’ll take about 70 hours, and that’s with the time saved by using Amaterasu.
Image That’s faster than I thought.
Image That’s because the mechanics at BX gathered the necessary data and submitted a maintenance plan. It’s mundane, but extremely helpful.
Image Rody and everyone… They’re great at their jobs…
Image In any case, as long as you don’t run into any fighting, there shouldn’t be any issues.
Image As the saying goes, “rumors cast shadows”. Don’t jinx it…
[Alarm]
Image What the!?
Image What was that about shadows!? Seriously!?
Image Detection of elementary particle ZO at Point B59!
Image What!?
Image Yeah… I can feel it. It’s a Zonder!
Image Is this a Primeval plot!?
Image We cannot allow the damage to increase. We will now begin anti-Zonder operations! I’m counting on you, hero!
Image Roger that! BX will begin rushing to Point B59 immediately!

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image A Zonder is attacking when most of the heroes aren’t here!
Image Moreover, I heard that unusual things are happening.
Image The garrisoned Union forces, the local defense force, and GAIL are forming a united front, but it seems they’re being pushed back. If things continue like this, it’ll absorb the nearby power plant and become a Zonder Metal Plant.
Image Can’t we just take it out?
Image You see, this Zonder is a human who was given Zonder Metal and transformed.
Image In that case, we can’t defeat it like we normally do, otherwise the absorbed human will die!
Image Without GaoGaiGar and Mamoru, we won’t be able to save them!
Image Hey, didn’t you just say that GAIL was helping?
Image What are they up to now?
Image Don’t ask me. I have nothing to do with GAIL anymore.
Image But you have some idea, right?
Image Lemme think… Knowing the old man, I’m sure he’s just trying to restore his reputation. Ever since Austral Island, they’ve been nicer than ever before.
Image I think whatever they’ll try will backfire.
Image Still, it’s better than nothing. That’s how Gramps made GAIL as big as it is now.
Image I agree that it’s better than nothing. No matter what GAIL is up to, it’s better to have their help than not.
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Image Guy?
Image I’m fine. I’m not even thinking about GAIL.
Image Then what’s on your mind?
Image Why did the Zonder only appear now?
Image Since the Zondarians have been defeated, does that mean this is some sort of Primeval plot?
Image I think so. We haven’t been able to find them since we let them escape. Until now, Zonders have only appeared alongside a Primeval.
Image So this time it’s different?
Image Yeah… I wonder why I feel so uneasy…
Image Your premonition is correct, Cyborg.
(Phone)
Image J!?
Image The Primevals have begun to move.
(Phone)
Image What!?
Image It’s been reported that a Primeval has appeared at Point C12 in North America!
(Phone)
Image Ugh… At a time like this! Or maybe this timing is intentional?
Image Cyborg Guy, we’ll deal with the Primeval.
Image What!?
Image Hey, you! Why are you making decisions on your own!
Image Our objective is Zonder Crystals. You have no reason to complain. Or are you saying you should waste precious time and head to North America yourself?
Image But you can’t do it alone!
Image Anyone else would just be a nuisance.
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Image You’re not going to do anything unreasonable, are you?
Image I’m just fulfilling my duty as a warrior. That’s all.
Image …Alright. Don’t die, J.
Image Don’t embarrass yourself against the Zonder.
Image Kaidou…
Image I can purify a Primeval by myself. Don’t worry about me, Latio.
Image Yeah… Be careful.
Image J-Ark, launch!
[They hang up]
Image And there they go…
Image This is fine, right?
Image They’re the smallest unit capable of opposing a Primeval. Since we don’t know anything about this Zonder, this is the best possible decision to make. However, we’ll have to focus on overcoming this situation on our own.
(Phone)
Image J believes in us, which is why he went to tackle the Primeval. We have no choice but to follow through.
Image We’ll be there soon. Everyone, to the deck!
Image Okay!
[Everyone except Guy and Mikoto leaves]
Image Guy!
Image Mikoto? What’s up?
Image Don’t push yourself…
Image Why are you worried, Mikoto? Everyone will be there. It’ll be fine. More importantly, you’re looking pretty pale yourself. Are you okay?
Image I-I’m fine. I’m sure it’s just a lack of sleep.
Image Don’t push yourself either. Well then, I’m off!
[Guy leaves]
Image Guy… It’s just like you to always push yourself too hard. Right now… Your body is…)

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DLC #14: Tough Kimono

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Image Experiment on unique mutant Zonder Metal, Phase 2. Progress, 80.
Image ZONDERRRR…

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Image Kyaaaaaa!
Image Young lady, are you okay? Hey, there are still people here who haven’t been able to evacuate!!
Image Calm down! Just follow the instructions and evacuate already!
Image Dinosaurs, remove the rubble blocking the road! Rescue teams, hurry up and rescue the civilians!
(TL Note: The Dinosaurs are the orange construction equipment machines.)

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Image ZONDER.

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Image Dammit! Our firepower can’t stop it!
[The Zonder moves a square north]
Image Oh no! It’s coming!
Image It’s not scary, it’s not scary…

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Image ?
Image Did they make it!?

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Choose a Tactician (Rod), and three battleships (Diva, Ptolemy, Quarter).

Image Hana!?
Image It’s BX!
Image ZONDER!
Image Commander! Hana is among the civilians who were unable to evacuate!
Image Mmm. Ground forces, move to cover the civilians! Mobile forces, deploy!

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Deploy the troops. GaoGaiGar is mandatory, but we got 20 slots to work with. Remember that, due to the plot, all other GaoGaiGar characters are missing, and due to being a DLC, there are no secret characters. I’m going in with Knight/Rod, Captain/Bem, Koji/Alex, Kio/Andrei, SKL/Yuuki, Banagher/Riddhe, Setsuna/Tieria, Lockon/Michael, Alto/Ozma, Youta/Bruvictor, Jojo/Gorg, Graham/Ranvel, Shou/Marvel, Allelujah/Klan, Leon/Aisha, Jin/Maria, Akito/Akatsuki, Luca/Boxx, ZZ/Zeta, and the Nadesico. This stage doesn’t have much fighting, so this really doesn’t matter that much.

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Image Mamoru, I’m counting on you to purify the Core.
Image Leave it to me, Guy!
Image Guy, we’re counting on you to extract the Core.
Image Yeah.
Image Is something wrong, Guy?
Image …No, it’s nothing. Let’s do this!
Image (Guy…?)
Image Well, since the Hero Robot Corps isn’t here, we’ll have to back up GaoGaiGar.
Image It’s fine. The folks at GGG are supporting us, and even though this situation is a bit different from the usual, there’s only one enemy, right?
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[A flash of purple light]

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Image Zonder Spores!
(Phone)
Image What!?
(Phone)
Image Uwaaaaaah!
Image I’ve lost control! I’ve lost control!
[Two enemies move forward]
Image Oh no! The Zonder Spores have attached themselves to those mobile weapons!
Image So they’re all mini Zonders!?
Image No, not like that! The pilots’ vital signs remain normal!
(Phone)
Image It’s not reacting to the pilot’s stress! It appears to only be affecting their robots!
(Phone)
Image My god… That Zonder can still release more Zonder Spores!
Image We don’t have time to think! If it’s going to spread more Spores, then we need to finish this fast!
Image That’s right. There are Union military garrisons and bases nearby. If they get controlled, it’ll only lead to greater devastation.
Image The ground test unit for the Braves is at a nearby base! Soon, our dream to fly through the sky will become a nightmare!
Image And if this keeps up, the Zonder Metal Plant outbreak that almost destroyed Tokyo will happen again!
Image Let’s hurry, GaoGaiGar!
Image Yeah!
Image (I didn’t tell anyone, but my body has finally reached its limit! In order to ensure a safe rescue, I have to use Hell and Heaven, but the burden from that attack will…)
Image We were successful in separating the Legacy of Cain and the Disaster left behind by Abel. Operation success rate… 92.

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The only objective for this map is to destroy EI-15, which will keep casting Guard every turn. Feel free to shoot down all the grunts. They’re super easy to defeat.

When you shoot down a Federation soldier…

Image Eject now!
Image Y-you saved me! I’m getting out of here!

And when you shoot down a GAIL mech…

Image Get out of there now! It’s going to explode!
Image Aren’t you…
Image I’m just a drifter. If you have time to be surprised, you have time to save your life.
Image Y-yes sir! Understood, Branch Manager!
[It explodes]
Image Good grief… I’m not a Branch Manager anymore.

And if Graham fights…

Image The Brave is a machine that my friend poured his heart and soul into completing. I cannot allow that to be sullied by a mere Zonder!

Regardless, make your way south. An event happens when the Zonder gets damaged.

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Image ZONDER…
Image Our attacks aren’t working properly!
Image Unbelievable!
Image That guy’s got some tough armor…
Image Analyzing data from the ground forces! Your attack just did very little damage!
Image I see! So how can we…
Image Even if the damage you can inflict is small, it can be accumulated to infinity!
Image Chief Taiga!
Image If you have enough drops of water, you will eventually have the power to pierce a rock! Heroes! Work together and do whatever it takes to repel the Zonder and rescue the human who became its Core!
Image That’s right… Never give up, no matter who the opponent is!
Image It’s the same old trick. There’s no need to hold back.
Image Guy, finish it off… I mean you’re going to be the one to do the final blow. Unless something’s changed?
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Image Guy?

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Image Guwaaaaah!
Image What’s wrong, Guy!?
[Beeping]
Image This data…
Image Does it say my body might not survive this battle?
Image Guy, I knew it!
Image Even GaoGaiGar has reached its limit! Tch. What can I do!?
Image This has happened before… But if I don’t fight, precious lives will be lost!
Image Stop it, Guy! There must be another way!
Image Dad… Don’t stop me! My body might be messed up, but we cannot achieve true victory unless I overcome this!
Image ZONDER…
Image And we’re out of time! If we take any longer, the Zonder Spores will spread!
Image I understand… But you can only use Hell and Heaven one more time. Your body can’t handle a second shot.
Image Only one chance…
Image No, one shot is all I need!
Image Guy…
Image If it’s to ensure the Core is extracted, I don’t care what you have to do! Attention all of BX, provide support for GaoGaiGar!

The victory condition now is to attack EI-15 with Hell and Heaven. The map fails if you attack it with any other attack.

So then we do that. It survives, thanks to its continued casting of Guard. This will happen no matter what, as it’s scripted that it’ll survive with at least 10 HP.

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Image DAMMIT!
Image You missed the kill!?
Image Guy!
Image Guh…

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Image GUUUUUUUH!!
Image GUY!!
Image This is bad! He can’t use Hell and Heaven again!
Image Do we have to cut our way to the Core!?
Image ZONDERRRRRRRR!!

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Image Kyaaaa!
Image So that’s your trump card? Impressive!
Image Its electrically charged… cells…emitting…magnetic…
[Connection lost]
Image Communication with Orbit Base has been lost! It appears to be some sort of geomagnetic storm!
Image We lacked a decisive blow, and now the situation is…

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Image GUOOOOOH!
Image GUY!!
Image GUUUUUUUUUY!!
Image Are we finished!?

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Image It’s too early to give up!
(???. Darkened)

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Super Robot Wars BX - The King of Braves is Here!

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Image ZONDER!?
Image Sorry to keep you waiting, GaoGaiGar!
(Normal)
Image Goldymarg!?
Image Waha! Goldymarg, you’re here!
Image But how!? It would take you some time to get here…
Image Hmm… Apparently someone thought this would be necessary…
Image Communications restored with Orbit Base!
Image Looks like Goldymarg arrived in time!
Image But how did you make it in time?
Image The maintenance plan we received listed the areas that were relatively undamaged and others that should be prioritized. We carried out the maintenance work in parallel, and then incorporated any usable parts into Goldy!
Image Is it because they all share the same standards!?
Image Correct! The sensors came from me…
Image The arms came from EnRyuu and me…
Image The legs came from RaiRyuu and me…
Image And I gave parts for the Ultech Engine!
Image So right now…
Image Yes! Right now, I’m carrying the souls of the entire Strongest Hero Robot Army in my body! Now, GaoGaiGar!
Image Yes! Between you and me, the hearts of all of GGG’s Mobile Unit are one!
Image GaoGaiGar, use me!

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Image Z-ZONDER…
Image LET’S GO! ZONDER!!

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The final objective is to use Hammer Hell and Heaven on EI-15 and win. The map fails if you hit EI-15 with any other attack, especially Hell and Heaven.

So we do that.

Image With you here, we’re worth a hundred men, Goldy!
Image Yeah! Now that I’m… No. Now that we’re here, we won’t let the Zonders do as they please!
Image Yeah! The GGG Mobile Force is united in its desire for peace! Zonder! Which is stronger between your armor and our bond!? LET’S FIND OUT!!

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Image UUUUUOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!

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Image Good! You pulled out the Zonder Core!!
Image Mamoru!
Image On it!
Image Kura Tio! Teneritas Sectio Salus… Coctura!
[Fade to green]

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image Initial analysis is complete on this variant of Zonder Spore.
Image What did they find out?
Image The basic properties are similar to what we’ve dealt with before, but the reactions differ in the finer details. It’s truly something that could be called a mutation.
Image I don’t think something like that would have occurred naturally. So then…
Image So it was a Primeval plot?
Image King J-Der contacted me and said that the Primeval in North America retreated quickly. I guess they were using us for some sort of experiment.
[Door opens]
Image They haven’t done anything in a while, but they’re back in action, huh…
Image Guy! Are you okay!?
Image More or less. I’m the strongest cyborg on Earth. I can’t just sleep peacefully.
Image Guy… Mamoru’s adjustments won’t fix your mechanical parts, you know?
Image I know, Mikoto. I won’t do anything reckless again.
Image Haha… I almost believe you there…
Image Well, we’ll do reckless things in your place.
Image We’ll see.
Image By the way, did you finish looking into the guy who was turned into the Zonder Core?
Image Yup. It’s not a fun story.
Image …Go on.
Image That city has apparently been caught up in fighting over the past few months. However, the military forces at the nearby bases were too busy fighting Drake’s forces in the Pacific, so no one was around to save them.
Image So then…
Image Yeah… There were more than a few casualties.
Image Perhaps the Primevals sensed the feeling of “I want to save myself no matter what”, and took advantage of them.
Image And that’s how it manifested such powerful armor…
Image No matter how hard we or the army try, we can’t cover the entire Earth Sphere. Until we eradicate the root causes of conflict, such tragedies will be repeated…
Image We still have a long way to go until this is resolved…
Image But I’m sure it’ll be fine.
Image How are you so optimistic?
Image I mean…

[Monitor turns on]
Image Amaterasu has returned!
(Phone)
[Crashing]
Image Mamoruuuuu! I’m baaaaack!
Image Waha! Welcome back, Mic! Everyone!
Image We apologize for the inconvenience while we were away, Captain Guy.
Image I’m glad you came back. He helped us out very well.
Image You’re late! What took you so long!?
Image It’s because we gave you our parts!
Image Oh, I’m starting to feel overheated. Is your heat generating engine out of control again?
Image What was that!?
Image No fighting! Otherwise you’ll need to be repaired again!
Image That’d be a problem.
Image Hahahahaha…

Image We’re willing to risk our lives to fight for our beliefs because we have invincible bonds with our friends. That’s why I believe it’ll be okay.
Image I don’t really vibe with the power of friendship. Well, it’s not like there aren’t moments where I believe in it.
Image Just trust us. After all, we…

Image Hey, Guy… I knew it… You were forcing yourself… But I didn’t stop you. I knew that even if I did, you would still put your life on the line…
Image Mikoto… I’m sorry. But I must keep fighting until we’ve defeated the Primevals and all other enemies. No matter how long it’ll take…
Image That’s what a hero is…
Image Mikoto…
Image But Guy, I know the fighting will end eventually.
Image Listen, Mikoto. I can do reckless things because I have friends supporting me. Don’t risk your life. If you have to push yourself, you can rely on us.
Image Yeah, I know! We’re all together in it!
Image (I’ll always protect those who are important to me! Mikoto… Mamoru… Everyone! I will protect all living things with these hands!)

Next time, we’re back on the main plot.

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I know I messed up on the capitalization in the screenshots. It bothers me too. Always triple check your work.

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Squad time! Mandatory deployments are Akito, Leon, and Kio. We’ve got 17 squads of Setsuna/Marida, Ash/Manon, Banagher/Riddhe, Koji/ChoRyuJin, SKL/Alex, Youta/Bruvictor, Alto/Graham, Shou/Yuuki, Guy/Volfogg, J/Aisha, Gorg/Allelujah, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Jojo/Tod, Lockon/Michael, Brera/Ozma, and Knight/Slarzen. The tactician is Yurika (for a secret). This battle is on the Moon, so use any Frame for your Aestis except the Air Frame..

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[Baronche, Bridge]
Image It looks like BX has docked at Luna Base. Ruddock, is the ship’s Invisible Umbrella working properly?
Image There’s no need to double check it, but I know why you want to be extra careful.
Image The Federation’s lunar base, Luna Base… Even though we managed to get this close to it, we don’t want to get discovered because of a stupid mistake, right?
Image Captain Ash, what is this really about? You know something. The reason we decided to act separately from BX isn’t just because of our backgrounds, right?
Image I’m just being cautious. Very cautious…
Image Are you worried about the peace talks with the Jovian Federation that’s happening in the base?
Image I’m too old to believe things will go smoothly like Kio, but I’m not as jaded as Flit Asuno. That’s why we’re watching from here. I can see if anything starts to go wrong.
Image You say that, but you hope from the bottom of your heart that nothing will happen. Am I wrong?
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Image …We’re going out there if anything happens. Just be prepared.

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[Nadesico, Hangar]
Image I’m Major Tsukumo Shiratori of the Anti-Earth Cooperative Federation of the Jovian Sphere: Ganymede, Callisto, Europa, and Associated Moons and Asteroids. I’m here as a peace envoy from the Jovian Federation.
Image It’s nice to meet you! Thank you for accepting our peace offer!
Image I’m very pleased to have been able to set up this opportunity to meet with you all.
Image Bro, it’s been forever!
Image Oh, Yukina. Have you been well?
Image Yeah! Ehehe!
Image Shiratori…
Image It’s nice to see you again, Minato…
Image Yes…
Image *Ahem*. Regarding the peace talks taking place at Luna Base, why were we chosen to be here?
Image That’s right. We’re just part of the Federation. Shouldn’t someone more appropriate be present?
Image It’s the wish of our representative, Admiral Kusakabe. He wanted to meet the people who inspired us to pursue the path to peace.
Image That’s kinda embarrassing.
Image Don’t be so humble. We were deeply moved by the release of historical facts recorded in Laplace’s Box! The reason we’re holding these talks is because of your righteous actions.
Image Unfortunately, that’s not something that can be smoothed out with pretty words.
Image Shou, it’s a bit early to pass judgement…
Image He’s right though. The reason the Federation is trying to make peace is to alleviate, if only a little, the public’s resentment caused by the truth.
Image But even so, without your actions, Earth would not have taken action. Acknowledging past mistakes and holding on hope for a better future… I believe that is “justice”.
Image Thank you very much…
Image We were able to realize this by observing your actions. Now’s the time to accept the past and present and create a new future together.
Image Accepting the past and present, huh… It’ll be difficult, but that’s the best path forward.
Image Yeah…
Image (The road is starting to be built… If we succeed here, maybe one day, we can do the same with the Vagans…)

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Image You look like you’re hating every moment of this.
Image I just can’t bring myself to move on… It’s too soon to even consider making peace with the Jovians.
Image No one can accept change easily. It’s a very human reaction.
Image Guy…
Image We know that, just like us, there are people on Earth who are confused by this sudden turn of events.
Image Ah…
Image But unlike Second Moon, we’re not actively fighting each other at least. Can I ask you for your name now?
Image Akito Tenkawa… I’m a pilot and a cook.
Image Tenkawa, huh? There’s something I’d really like you to see.
Image What is that?
Image Bro, you can’t be…
Image My dad told me about that! It’s an outdated storage medium!
Image There’s something written on the label. What is it…
Image Gekiganger 3… Fierce Battle Edition!?
Image I knew it…
Image Gekiganger! This is the bridge to peace that connects us both!

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[???]
Image It seems that the peace conference between the Earthlings and the Jovians will begin shortly.
Image If they establish a peace treaty, the Jovian Federation won’t be our enemy, but they’ll no longer be our comrades. For now, let’s wait and see what happens…
Image Sir…
Image I’m going to step away for a moment. Can I leave you here, Fram?
Image Please don’t push yourself too hard. You’re the only one who can carry the future of the Vagans on your shoulders.
Image Project Eden must be completed. I have no intention to put myself first.
[Zeheart leaves]
Image Lord Zeheart…
Image Your expression… Are you that worried about him?
(???. Darkened)
Image …I just want to help him. I want to help him carve out a future for the Vagans.
Image You shouldn’t dream. Life never goes the way you want it to.
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Image (Yes. Life never goes the way you want it to… You’ll find that out shortly, Akito Tenkawa…)

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[Luna Base, Recreation Room]
Image A “Geki Festival” where we can enjoy Gekiganger to the fullest… I never thought it would be that exciting.
Image It was really good!
Image In the end, both sides were beaten and battered. And then…
Image I’m ashamed of myself! I used to make fun of it because it’s a kid’s show, but this show is different!
Image As someone who works in creation, I felt the sincerity of the creators. It’s something that’s missing from modern anime.
Image This is a work of art that deserves more recognition.
Image Kaidou, you were watching it very intently. Are you hooked?
Image …It’s not that big of a deal. However, its theme of culture connecting the stars… I’m interested in that.
Image (Kaidou… You’re not honest with yourself…)
Image And now we’re all fans. Not like I can speak for everyone.
Image I feel like I’ve taken another step towards peace by being able to share the same love of peace as everyone here.

Image *Sniff*… Everyone…
Image Are idiots, right? It’s so weird that adults are getting excited watching an anime!
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Image What is it?
Image …Nothing.

Image It’s a shame we can’t finish watching the show, since the meeting is happening soon. I remember some Gekiganger media at the Antique Store, but I wasn’t able to finish watching it. It’s something to look forward to.
Image That’s because you were using the merchandise without permission and Mom got pissed…
Image Your mom seems like a nice person though.
Image I guess mothers everywhere get angry!
Image I guess… But when she gets really angry… I don’t want to talk about it.
Image Hey, Yurika. We’ll be waiting on the ship for the meeting to finish.
[Everyone except the meeting-goers leave]
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Image What’s wrong, Akito?
Image You know, I’ve never seen the final episode of Gekiganger.
Image Really? I thought you were a massive Gekiganger fan.
Image I feel like when I watch the final episode, the Gekiganger inside of me will end… But now, I want to watch it with everyone once we make peace with Jupiter… Um…
Image Akito, you…
Image Then after the meeting is over, would you like to watch it with me?
Image Yes. Gekiganger will never end. I think negotiating peace is just a different form of Gekiganger.
Image Captain Yurika, it’s almost time. We better start heading to the meeting room.
Image Yes! Let’s! Come with us, Major Shiratori.
Image Excuse me, but could you go ahead of me? I’d like to talk to Tenkawa a bit longer.
Image With me?
Image Very well. We’ll meet you there.
[Everyone else leaves]
Image Um, Shiratori?
Image …I plan to propose to a certain someone after these peace talks are over.
Image This is so sudden…
Image Have you thought about what you’ll do after the war is over?
Image Um, well… Haha… I’ve never given it a thought…
Image I’m going to start a family with the woman I love.
Image …You seem pretty dead set on it.
Image That day will come for you too. When you find someone you truly love, you’ll be able to give a clear answer no matter how difficult the choice you’re forced to make.
Image Someone I truly love…
Image I’m sorry for springing this on you. But you know what? I wanted to tell you… I don’t know why though.
Image Shiratori…
Image Now, let’s go! To the glorious future that awaits us!

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[Luna Base, Conference Room]
Image I’m Yurika Misumaru, Captain of the Nadesico, a member of the federal army independent security force Brave Cross. It’s an honor to meet you, Admiral Kusakabe.
Image It’s an honor to meet you too. I’m glad the Vagan songstress, Ranka Lee, is also here.
Image I feel a bit out of place… But I was invited…
Image (Who would have thought there would be a Japanese-style room inside the base…)
Image (Apparently the Base Commander arranged this room for this meeting.)
Image (Hmm… Where is the Base Commander anyway?)
Image Without further ado, I’d like you to see the documents we’ve prepared. This is to help facilitate a smooth peace negotiation.
Image (This is the beginning of a path to peace with the Jovians…)
Image Huh?
Image What the heck is this!?
Image You’ve got to be joking…
Image This is for negotiating peace, right?
Image That’s what I said.
Image Bullshit! This isn’t a document for peace!
Image Abandonment of arms for Earthlings, dissolution of financial conglomerates, provision of supplies from colonies and resource-rich satellites…
Image And accepting the Vagans onto Earth. Do you want to turn the planet into a colony?
Image Are these your terms for peace?
Image It is.
Image No way…
Image Please retract this document!
Image For what reason, Major Shiratori!?
Image This reason is…they also love Gekiganger! That’s the biggest reason!
Image Shiratori…
Image We were watching Gekiganger together before coming here. We had a great time! Effort! Victory! Friendship! Love! The things important to us as a people are contained in that work! They realized this too, which is why they came here to seek peace!
Image (Shiratori… He’s really angry, even though he’s a Jovian…)
Image Justice… There should only be one justice!!
Image …Yes, as you say, there is only one justice!
[Gunshot]
Image Gah…
[Tsukumo collapses]
Image S-Shiratori!?
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Image It’s you… Genichiro…
Image Bastard! Do you think you can get away with doing that in a Federation military base!?
Image A Federation base? Since when?
[Door opens]
Image Everyone, stay calm. By order of Base Commander Simmons, we’re detaining all of you!
Image Give up, Earthlings!
Image A Vagan soldier!
Image You’re telling me Luna Base is…
Image I see… This is a pretty bold move, meaning that some backroom action has been going on…
Image Why! Why did you shoot Shiratori!?
Image The evil empire will be destroyed by justice. That is how Gekiganger ends.
Image !
Image The evil empire deserves to fall! That was the main theme of the work! In other words, Earth deserves to be destroyed for oppressing us and the Vagans, not to mention other cruel acts!
Image Are you saying we’re an evil empire!?
Image That’s right! There is only one justice, and it’s on our side!
Image Someone who shoots their own comrade has no right to call themselves justice!!
Image HYPER MOOOOOOOODE!!
[A flash of golden light]
Image What!?
Image HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
[Punches]
Image Gwaaaaaaah!
Image Nooooooo!
[Both soldiers are knocked out]
Image The way out is clear! There’s no point in staying here!
Image R-right!
Image Akito, take care of Major Shiratori!
Image DAMMIT ALLLLLL!

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[Luna Base, Hallway]
[Machine gun fire]
Image OOOOOOHHHH!
Image Uwaaaaa!

Image Don’t get in the way!
[Punch]
Image Guh!

Image Dammit, there are enemies everywhere! The base has been completely taken over!
Image We need to break their encirclement! The ship is probably under attack too!
Image And if we don’t hurry, Shiratori will…
Image Ugh…
Image Shiratori! Hang in there, Shiratori!
Image This is bad… There’s too much bleeding… There’s a limit to what we can do with makeshift first aid…
Image Ugh… Minato…
Image Shiratori!?
Image I’m so sorry… I broke my promise… I made you cry again…
Image Don’t talk! That’s enough for now!
Image Tenkawa… The final episode… It’s a shame we can’t watch it together…
Image Are you just giving up already!? You’re a champion of justice, aren’t you!? Don’t you dare give up!
Image Landlady, can’t you do something!?
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Image Mina…to…
Image …We need to hurry. If this keeps up, we’ll all…
Image I don’t care about that! Help him… Help Shiratori!
Image Could you please show me Major Shiratori’s wounds?
(???. Darkened)
Image It’s you!

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Chapter 39: “Justice” is Everywhere

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Start by selecting your Tactician (Yurika) and two battleships to accompany the Nadesico (Diva and Quarter). Make sure you also bring the Diva for another secret.

SECRET ALERT
Jovians Optional #5
Set the Tactician to either Yurika or Ruri


I chose Yurka since she gives bonus attack power against Jovians.

Image They are the obstacles that we, the Vagans and Jovians, must eliminate!
Image A lion will enter the tiger’s den to slay a rabbit! This is where we’ll defeat the Nadesico and their friends!
Image Why are there so many Chulips and Vagans within the base’s defense range!?

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Image Ah, Brave Cross. You are completely surrounded. Don’t bother putting up a pointless resistance.
Image Aaron Simmons! He’s the one who brought the Vagans and Jovians here!
Image So the peace talks were a trap!?
Image I told you! They are demons that are corroding the Earth Sphere! There’s no chance we’ll ever make peace with them!
Image Bring the Nadesico to space immediately! If we stay here, we’ll be shot down!
Image But the delegation hasn’t returned yet.
Image We’re here!
Image Yurika! Thank god you’re safe!
Image Where’s Minato?

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Image Shiratori was shot by a Jovian! He’s currently receiving treatment!
Image What!?
Image Anyway, we’ll get through this situation somehow! Everyone, head out!

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Deploy the troops. Make sure Captain Ash is somewhere there.

Image I thought it would be difficult, but you tried to kill your own comrade!
Image Even I, an Earstian, liked Gekiganger!
Image I thought we could understand each other because we like the same things… Why did it turn out like this!?
Image What’s with Gekiganger anway… Did I truly watch it? Because I loved it… Because I truly loved it, I only saw the good parts!
Image Have you finally realized that this world is a dirty reality?
(???. Darkened. Phone)
Image Eh?

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Image This reality is undeniable… Right?
(Normal)
Image Girard!
Image Is she also our enemy!?
Image It seems they have no intention of surrendering… I guess we have no choice but to kill every single one of them.
Image All units, begin the attack!
Image Yurika, are you okay?
Image …I’m fine. Right now, we need to ensure everyone withdraws safely. That’s my job as Captain. Everyone, we will make it through this! Please hold on until then!

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Defeat all enemies! To the northeast, we’ve got Girard in her Thielva (ignore her mugshot there, I took this screenshot later), and to the southwest we’ve got the normal Vagan-Jovian gang of Zeheart, Fram, Leil, Saburota, and Genpachiro. My best advice is to ignore Girard and focus on the Jovians/Vagans first.

SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Optional #9 and 10
Natora attacks Fram (#9) and Kio attacks Zeheart (#10).

AGE Characters Mandatory #3 and 4
Ash attacks Zeheart (#3) and Zeheart is defeated (#4).


Zeheart retreats when Girard is shot down, which is why I recommend going after her last.

An event occurs when either turn 3 starts, there are 10 enemies remaining, or you shoot down Girard. If the last one occurs, she revives at full HP.

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[Alarm]
Image I’m getting multiple mech responses from Luna Base! Incoming!

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Image In order to rebel against the Federation, we have to have a suitable force.
Image This is getting really bad…
Image Do you understand how a “hero” fights?
Image Hero my ass! I bet even the Battle of the Moon was staged!
Image Staged sounds bad. I’d rather you say well prepared.
Image That’s right. It’s precisely because of your preparedness that I have no choice to resort to these methods.
(???. Darkened. Phone)
Image !?

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Image What!?
[X-Rounder sound]
Image A fleet is approaching this area… What the…

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Super Robot Wars BX - Clash
Image A federal army unit!? I thought I already eliminated the surrounding garrisons!
Image You’ve finally revealed yourself, Aaron.
(Only phone now)
Image A-Algreus!?
Image Have you forgotten the words, “Command always has their eyes on the Moon”?
(TL Note: In reference to Nadesico Route Chapter 8.)
Image There’s no way you could have known that I would rebel during this meeting!
Image !?
Image So HQ was just using us and these peace talks as a decoy!?
Image I understand your anger. However, the Commander-in-Chief also made a difficult decision. Please understand.
(Phone)
Image Dad…
Image Have you given up your title of hero, “former” Base Commander?
Image Grrrrrr…
Image Aha… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image G-Girard!?
Image That’s the Federation all right. They will deceive others without hesitation if it means getting things to go their way. No matter what, these peace talks were doomed to fail.
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Image As long as there are soldiers who only care about protecting themselves, there’s no way we can move on from the past!
Image Why you…
Image But I still believe! No matter how difficult the path may be, if we talk it out, we can understand each other!
Image Kio…
Image Like hell! There are always people who don’t want to understand each other!
[X-Rounder sound]
Image Guh… Ugh…
Image What’s going on!?
Image This feeling… That pilot…
Image Surrender, Captain Girard. You don’t want to die here with the Vagans and Jovians, do you?
Image Ugh… Are you really talking about life and death?

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Image DON’T MESS WITH MEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Girard is now a neutral Yellow, as will all units that spawn on her side)

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Image AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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Image UWAAAA!
Image Nooooo!

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Image Attacking without any distinction between friend and foe? What is the Base Commander thinking!?
Image You’re wrong! This is entirely that woman!

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Image C-Commander! The drones have gone berserk! They’re attacking friendly forces!
Image Is this Captain Girard’s X-Rounder abilities!? My god… I don’t know! I don’t know how to deal with this!
Image Commander, where are you going!?
Image Girard! That power isn’t normal! Please stop!
Image AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Just try to stop me! Become one of your beloved heroes!!
Image !
Image What spirit! She’s like a demon!
Image Algreus, take care of the other sectors.
Image But former Commander…
Image We’re going to defeat them here, but things aren’t going to plan. Give me permission to use a PDM.
Image (A PDM!?)
Image Algreus, I absolutely don’t want to lose!
Image …Understood. However, we’ll make sure that you won’t have to use it except as a last resort.
[He hangs up]
Image Attention everyone! HQ forces will seize the base from other directions!
Image We will continue to engage the enemy forces on this front!
Image (Dammit. I can’t just leave Girard like that… But right now, I…)
Image We have to stop her somehow!

Now that Girard has started going crazy and is now a neutral yellow, a secret now becomes available.

SECRET ALERT
Girard Mandatory #2
Kio convinces Girard before she reaches 50% HP.

Girard Mandatory #4 and 5
Attack Girard with Kio (#4), and Akito (#5).


#3 will come up in a bit, so don’t worry about that now. I’m just using Akurasu’s numbering.

Image Stop it! The power we possess shouldn’t be used for something like this!
Image AHAHAHAHA! How sweet! This power is for fighting! This power is for revenge!
Image You’re wrong!
Image You little brat! You’re so annoying, trying to force your ideals onto others!

Remember to take down Zeheart first, since he’ll run away when Girard falls. Also, if 4 pairs on Girard’s side remain, she summons more, which could help in farming AGE Kills. The next chapter is the deadline for that.

Now, let’s get into the boss dialogues.

Attacking Fram with the Diva is optional for a secret, but there is no boss dialogue associated with it (or with anyone else). You just gotta trust that you got it.

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Image Ugh… I want to help him! That’s all I want! Fram Nara, retreating!!

Leil is here too.

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Image With Lord Zeheart’s guidance, we will obtain Eden! You Earthlings have no future!

Next up is Saburota.

Image I vaguely remember the pilot of that machine…
Image What the… I just felt an incredible chill!
Image One wrong move and Master would have died. I haven’t forgotten that!
(TL Note: In reference to Chapter 25.)

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Image Ugh! The Moon is where the Jovian Federation’s bitter history began! Remember that! With the Jovian’s justice, we will make the moon shine!

Next is Genpachiro.

Image That must be the rumored Nadesico! That’s the one who caused so much trouble to us Jovians and the Vagans. I, Genpachiro Akiyama, will take you on directly!
Image It’s a large enemy ship, probably one of their flagships or something.
Image We’ll take on the enemy flagship with the Nadesico! If we can sink it, they’ll retreat, but at least we can cause some confusion!

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Image Hahahaha! Not only did you break through the Kannazuki’s Distortion Field, but you also caused this much damage! But we can’t give up just yet! We’re falling back for now!

Next is Zeheart.

Image You saved the Earth with my dad, right!? If so, I know we can understand each other!
Image How childish, Kio Asuno! That was done to protect Eden! And, more importantly, I’m fighting him right now! Your thinking is pure nonsense!

Image Your scheme fooled them. You must be satisfied, Zeheart.
Image You speak as if you knew this would happen, Asemu!
Image I did at least consider the possibility, but what’s done is done. It seems I trusted them a little too much. That’s not like me…

(This one is with Versal Knight or Knight Alex)
Image Zeheart Galette! I’d like to hear about Wizard Nu, commander of the Argus Knights’ Wizard Corp!
Image If you’re talking about Nu, he’s working hard as my assistant of his own volition! Are you satisfied with that answer!?
ImageEnough talk for now! I’ll ask Nu about his reasoning in person!

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Image Dammit. I still haven’t fully grasped the power of Gundam Legilis!?
Image Zeheart! Using a Gundam… Advancing Project Eden… What do you want beyond that!?
Image This is for the future of humanity! You, who have abandoned the path to opening up the future, could never understand!
[Zeheart retreats]
Image Zeheart!

And finally, Girard…

Image AHAHAHAHA! I wish you saw into my mind earlier with your GN Particles! If you did, you might have stopped this from happening!
Image I have no intention to regret the past! I’ll do my best with what I can do now!

Image You helped us on the Garuda! Was that also to deceive us!?
Image It was! It was on Aaron’s orders! I was to capture Mineva Zabi and assassinate Martha Vist! That would have protected him!
Image And yet you still helped us rescue Marida! Even if you were ordered to do it, I want to believe you had good intentions!

Image Don’t be swept away by that power! Get back your heart, Girard!
Image I do have a heart! It’s full of anger!
Image There must be something else in your heart besides that anger! Right, Girard!?

Image Girard…
Image Bring it on, Akito Tenkawa! Or do you want to die!?
Image Of course I don’t want to die! After seeing something like that, I can’t die without doing anything! That’s why, Girard, you…

The plot continues when Girard hits 50% HP.

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Image Ugh… Ahhh… I won’t forgive you… For that day! The Federation! How could I ever forgive you!

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Image HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image Even if you’re an X-Rounder, that’s beyond the realm of humanity…
Image It’s because of the trauma of her past. That’s why her X-Rounder abilities are going out of control, exceeding the limits of her body.
Image What sort of trauma?
Image What do you know about Girard!?
Image I looked her up in Veda. Her real name is Reina Spriggan. The name Girard came from a test pilot who died in an accident during an experiment a few years ago.
Image Whaaaaat!?
Image Girard! Why did you lose the name Reina!?
Image DON’T CALL ME BY THAT NAME!
Image !?
Image That man… Girard Fornell was murdered!
Image Murdered!?
Image The accident where an X-Rounder system went out of control!? Hahahaha! That’s a complete lie! They were just not satisfied with the results from the experiment! And then… And then!

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Image Guh… The rest I can understand… They probably forced the project to fail!
Image The truth was buried in darkness…
Image So that’s what happened to you…
Image I wanted to grasp the future! I wanted to walk side-by-side with that man! Now he’s here with me! I am… GIRARD SPRIGGAN!

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Image Open the Box and make the world a better place!? It’s too late for that now!
Image Give him back… GIVE HIM BACK TO ME!
Image He’s not coming back!

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Image !?
Image I know how you feel… I don’t mean to preach or anything, but we can’t let people living in the present pretend the past never existed!!
Image Leon…
Image (Huh…?)
Image (Deja vu… I feel like I’ve seen a similar scene to this before…)
(TL Note: Play Macross 30)
Image That’s right… We can’t act like it never happened…
Image Kio, what are you planning to do!?
Image I thought that if I continued to show my intentions, a path would open up one day… But he was a person too. He was someone important who can’t be erased…
Image Someone important who can’t be erased, huh…
Image Yes. We have to accept that.
Super Robot Wars BX - AURORA
Image But you can’t do that! You have to accept the past and present and move forward into the future!
Image I’ll join you, Kio.
Image Akito!
Image I still can’t come up with a good answer, but I want to help her, even if it’s only a little bit!
[Akito moves next to Girard]
Image You’re all so naive! If you can accept me, THEN SHOW MEEEEEEE!

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Image Argh… That’s Girard’s…
Image This is the present!
Image Do it, Akito! Kio! Don’t let her continue the path of a fool!!
Image UUUOOOOOOOOOH!

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Image AHAHAHAHAHA! Your passion is hot, but not hot enough… You’re just going to get yourself burned!!
Image I’ll do it again and again, Girard! Until you get over the past!
Image Everyone, let us deal with Girard!
Image Good grief. Those kids are seriously…
Image There are still a lot of Vagans and Jovians around here! Not to mention the fighting nearby…
Image But we fight not to defeat our opponents, but to save their hearts. That’s the way of fighting that suits us best!
Image The peace talks may have failed, but we can’t let today end with a bad taste in our mouths! Isn’t that right, Leon!?
Image Yeah! We don’t want to fight a battle that’s tied to the past! We live for the future!!

Now that we’re in phase 2 of the Girard fight, there’s some more things we need to do for a secret.

SECRET ALERT
Girard Mandatory #3 and 6
Have Akito convince Girard (#3) and have Leon attack her (#6) after the event.


Image Girard! Come with us!
Image HAHAHA! Even though you say such nice things, you’re still calling me Girard!
Image The Girard I see is neither you nor the Girard of the past! I see the Girard I first met, someone who was living in the present!!
Image You’re so easy to understand! You express your feelings so honestly!

In this second phase, Girard now has conversations with Leon (required for the secret), and Aisha.

Image You’re still going after everything they threw at you!
Image AHAHAHA! If you’re too passionate, the other person will back off! That’s how it is for both men and women, right!?
Image Not as often as you’d think! When someone’s passion goes beyond the norm, it actually pulls others in! Just like what he did for you in the past, we’ll do for you now!

Image People living in the past… It’s just as that pilot said!
Image Leon knows what he’s talking about! Especially how such people meet their end! You need to find meaning in living in the present!
Image No matter what happened in the past, you have to cherish the present! Believe in the people around you and in yourself!

Make sure you get all the conversations you need before you shoot Girard down. The map ends when you do, regardless of any remaining Vagans or Jovians.

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Image Your passion… It’s burning me up…
[She starts sparking]
Image Guh… Looks like this is it for me…
Image No, Girard! Far from it!
Image What…?
Image Let’s talk this out while eating delicious food together. I’ll even cook for you again!
Image Hehe… If you cook, the food won’t be any good… But…
[Sparking again]
(TL Note: If you didn’t get her secret, she dies here.)
Image Girard!?
Image I still see her vital signs. She probably just fainted.
Image Yurika, can you help me retrieve her mech?
Image Leave it to me.
[Girard’s mech leave the field]
Image I wonder if she got our feelings…
Image I think she did…
Image (...You’ve shown me your path, Kio.)

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Image (Girard Spriggan… Was she also a warrior who fought to the end, sacrificing herself for the justice she believes in?)
Image Zeheart Galette!
Image Everyone has their own justice… But in the end, it’s our justice that will prevail! Rear Admiral Akiyama, I’m going to use it! Send it to me!

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Image On it!
[Genpachiro fires something to the Legilis and it attaches to the Gundam]
Image Attention all Earthlings! This Colony Destroyer is currently aimed at Von Braun City!
Image W-What!?
Image It’s a strategic weapon that’s already destroyed many colonies! They’re going to use it to destroy the lunar capital!
Image If you resist, I will use it! Surrender now!
Image So you say, but even if we surrender, you’ll just kill us all anyway! The outcome will be the same!
Image Will you abandon the lunar city to continue fighting?

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Image I have no intention of negotiating with demons like you!!
Image Isn’t that…
Image Grandpa’s Gundam… “Gundam AGE-1”!
Image But more importantly, what’s in the AGE-1’s hands!?
Image Everyone retreat! I’ll annihilate the Vagans along with Luna Base with this Plasma Driver Missile!
Image What!?
Image Have you gone mad!? There are still Federation forces around here who haven’t fallen to the Vagans!
Image This is a far better fate than this place becoming a den of demons!
Image You…
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Image This has escalated quickly…
Image What should I do here…
Image …Ruri, do it.
Image Okay…
[Alarm]
Image A Phase Transition reaction! Sir Zeheart, the Colony Destroyer!

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Image What!?
Super Robot Wars BX - You Get to Burning
Image With the lowest possible output from the Phase Transition Cannon, I’ve successfully destroyed the Colony Destroyer’s fuse.
Image Now Von Braun is safe!
Image But that would mean allowing that man’s actions…
Image (No… Captain Yurika is…)
Image Well done, Captain Yurika! Now, to fire my own weapon!
Image Sorry about this, Grandpa!

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Image The Plasma Driver Missile! Kio, you…
Image (Is this the right thing to do, Captain Yurika?)
Image Captain, we just got a message from the enemy ship, the Nadesico!
Image “We have no intention of engaging in any further combat. If you withdraw from the area, we will not pursue you”. It seems they’re prioritizing resolving the situation as quickly as possible…
Image Sir Zeheart, we should…
Image Yeah. The same trick won’t work twice. Since the Luna Base uprising failed, we should retreat.
Image (After all… This battle is nothing more than the prelude before our crusade…)
[Zeheart and Genpachiro escape]
Image They’re gone…
Image Captain, we just got a message from the Jovian ship. “I salute your brave and daring command of your ship. I’m surprised to find a handsome young man like you working for the despicable Earth Federation. We will definitely meet again on the battlefield. Captain of the Kannazuki, Genpachiro Akiyama”. That’s what it says.
Image Y-young man!? I’m a woman!
Image Kio, why did you get in my way?
Image I don’t want to be complicit in creating another Girard.
Image Kio…
Image Plus, I felt like if you fired that missile, you wouldn’t be able to come back. The truth path that our ancestors wanted…
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[Shuttle, Bridge]
[The shuttle takes off]
Image Haa… Haa… This isn’t funny. I can’t die in a place like this…
Image I remember the runaway incident that was pinned on Fornell. I fueled the broken-hearted Girard’s desire for revenge and led her to join the Vagans, all so that I could survive! Martha Vist, the only other person who knew about the incident, has fallen from power! I thought I could finally act openly…
[Monitor turns on]
Image Aaron Simmons. I know you’re on that shuttle. Stop at once.
(Phone)
Image Oh! You came to rescue me!
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Image What’s wrong? Come pick me up already!
Image We’re already aware that you shot and killed a Vagan soldier aboard that shuttle.
Image What!? O-of course I, as Commander, should be the one to survive!
Image I cannot allow filth like you aboard Lord Zeheart’s ship. Die, you commoner.
[Fram opens fire]
Image Stop it! I am…
Image I AAAAAAAMMMMMMM!
[The shuttle explodes]

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[Fa Zeos, Bridge]
[Door opens]
Image Fram Nara has just returned.
Image Did something delay your return?
Image I was securing an escape route for fleeing soldiers.
Image …I see.
Image Lord Zeheart, incoming communication from Jovian Federation Admiral Kusakabe.
Image On screen.
Image The failure at Luna Base is truly regrettable, Lord Zeherat.
(Phone)
Image We didn’t anticipate that the Earthlings would also use the peace talks as bait.
Image Bait…
(Phone)
Image Sir Zeheart, the incident with Major Shiratori was merely the execution of an Earthling spy. Please don’t misunderstand.
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Image My apologies. I hope you don’t take offense.
Image …What will happen after Major Shiratori’s death?
Image His death will be announced to the homeland as something done by the Earthlings. The enemy will also be held responsible for the breakdown of the peace talks. This will completely deplatform the pacifists in the homeland. Don’t you worry about a thing.
Image I’m just glad we won’t have to part ways with the Jovian Federation. Our preparations will be completed shortly. Soon, we’ll begin the crusade to retake Mars.
Image Yeah. Then we’ll finally get to those ruins. There’s no way we will ever make peace with the Earthlings!
Image (Forgive me, Tsukumo… This was for the sake of the justice we Jovians believe in…)
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Image (The path to peace must not be blocked. I’m counting on the Flame of Life…)

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[Nadesico, Cafeteria]
Image It seems the Jovian pilot managed to survive…
Image But the doctors are saying it’s still touch-and-go.
Image No way…
Image It’s a miracle that he’s alive. If that Gundam Tribe guy didn’t show up, the worst would have happened.
Image Wizard Nu… Did he really heal Sir Shiratori?
Image Yes… I thought he was our enemy.
Image He’s on the Vagans’ side! Why did he help someone the Jovians tried to kill!?
Image …Dame Ranka, I heard that Wizard Nu did something similar on Second Moon. Is that correct?
Image Yeah… He used magic to try and ease the pain from Mars Rays…
Image So he was just pretending to be a doctor…
Image (Wizard Nu, you…)

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[Luna Base, hallway]
Image (Not everyone is bad… But because of evil Earthlings, my brother is… Even though he’s like that, Minato just ran off somewhere! She’s just like the rest…)
[A slap sound]
Image Where did that sound come from?

Image Don’t mess with me!
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Image Do you know what you just did?
Image I just slapped the Commander of the Federation! I’m not stupid enough to not realize that! Just execute him by firing squad or whatever! Because of your selfish reasons, Shiratori is…
Image Are you done?
Image I’m going to get capital punishment anyway, so I might as well slap you again!
Image Minato!
Image Yukina…
Image Stop it… That’s enough… I understand…
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Image Commander, what should we do about her?
Image Nothing, Admiral.
Image Huh?
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Image I should tell you. I’m no longer the Commander-in-Chief.

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[Luna Base, Briefing Room]
Image You’re resigning as Commander-in-Chief!? What the hell is going on!?
Image Someone must take responsibility for the contents of Laplace’s Box. This isn’t just my opinion, but also that of Senator Marcenas. I expect the official announcement will come once everything’s settled down.
Image (The Chairman of Immigration Relations also resigned…)
Image Is that why you used such forceful methods to suppress the rebellion at Luna Base?
Image While I’m still in command, I want to flush out as much corruption from within the Federation as possible. I don’t expect you to forgive me for using you as bait.
Image I just want to move on from that. But if you resign, who will be the next Commander-in-Chief?
Image I’ve already decided on my successor. Former Commander Flit Asuno, I would like you to lead the Federation forces once again.
Image What!?
Image Former Commander Asuno?
Image Are you serious, Algreus?
Image Even if Senator Marcenas and I resign, it won’t completely quell the public’s resentment towards the Federation.
Image No one wants to be the target of criticism, huh…
Image Do you want me to atone for abandoning my duty part way through?
Image No. I’m just confident in your leadership.
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[Nadesico, Cafeteria]
Image Kio, is it true that Flit will be the next Commander-in-Chief of the Federation?
Image Yes. I also heard it from Captain Natora. The appointment hasn’t been made official yet.
Image Commander Algreus… Though I guess it’s “former” Commander now. Wasn’t he just rehired?
Image That just shows how fragile the Federation’s system is after a certain someone opened Laplace’s Box.
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Image …Akatsuki, do you think it would be better if we never opened the Box?
Image Who knows? But the fact that the peace talks had that outcome is also one of the possible futures that came from opening the Box.
Image I think it’s unfair to say that without answering the question.
Image Woah. That’s harsh, Hoshino. I’m one of the people who thinks opening the Box was a good thing. If you need an answer, that’s it.
Image If you had to answer, huh…
Image Yes. That is my answer.
Image Hey, Kio, are you happy that Flit will be the next Commander-in-Chief? In the last battle, he was about to use a super powerful missile to destroy the base along with the Vagans and Jovians!
Image That’s right… Flit really hates the Vagans. This might really turn into an all-out war like in the past…
Image That’s the complete opposite of what you want, right?
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[Door opens]
Image Kio, there you are.
Image Dad?
Image Captain Ash, what brings you to this ship?
Image I got permission from your Captain.
Image From Yurika?
Image Yeah. She asked us to take care of her.
Image That seems to be the case.
Image Girard!? Should you be upright!?
Image Not really. I’m still a bit dizzy… Maybe it’s because I was exposed to someone’s passion?
Image Good grief. If you can make a joke like that, then you’re probably okay.
Image Heh. I’m not kidding… But let’s move on.
Image Dad, what do you mean you’re going to take care of her?
Image Needless to say, I’m a felon who betrayed the Federation. There’s no way a woman like me can live a comfortable life.
Image So then…
Image But I want to live. I want to live more in the present.
Image So you’re like Shanalua?
Image Girard Spriggan is officially dead and is now with Bisidian…
Image Should we call you Reina Spriggan?
Image I wouldn’t. At her own request, she wants to keep using the name Girard.
Image It’s not over yet. I’ll only return to Reina after it’s all over… When this war is over.
Image Then…
Image Yes. You may think I’m shameless, but I’ll fight for you.
Image She’ll stay with Brera. She won’t be able to pull one over on him.
Image You got that right.
Image I’m surprised Flit forgave you. After all, you…
Image Don’t worry about me or Kio. It is true that he wants to eradicate the Vagans and those who support them, but he didn’t say anything about this incident.
Image That’s not like Flit…
Image Of course, Captains Jeffrey and Yurika spoke out. There’s something more on his mind. Something deep inside his heart, in a very dark place…
Image Audrey spoke about the truth of the mobile suit smiths… Maybe Flit is focused on that?
[Door opens]
Image I guess so. That’s probably why Flit wants to talk to me.
(Laraparly Madorna. Gundam AGE. CV: Miki Nagasawa)
Image Laraparly Madorna, why are you…
Image Dad, do you know her?
Image M-Mom… You’re here…
Image What!?
Image The Gundam AGE-1 was brought here without me realizing it, so it could only be…
Image You neglected our family business and now you call me Mom!? You stupid son!
Image Eek!
Image …While I’d love to scold you, this isn’t the time or place for that.
Image Since you’re Rody’s mother, are you also a mobile suit smith? Then…
Image Sorry, but I don’t know about any mobile suit smiths in the past or anything like that. If anyone would know, it would have been my husband, but he passed away a while ago.
Image Is that so…
Image But like he said, I’m sure Flit is worried about something. Compared to when I met him twenty-odd years ago, his eyes look different… That’s what my gut says.
Image (Grandpa…)
Image But even if Flit doesn’t immediately push for an all-out war, the peace talks have failed…
Image Is it truly impossible to make peace with the Jovians now?
Image Not necessarily.
Image Akatsuki? Do you have any ideas?
Image Peace isn’t something that can be achieved through goodwill alone. It’s also about making people not want to continue the war.
Image That’s convoluted. Can you get to the point?
Image You’re no fun. If we go to the “Polar Ice Ruins” on Mars and control the area, perhaps we can find a path to peace with the Jovians again.
Image The Polar Ice Ruins?

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[Second Moon, Graveyard]
Image Luu… I became a Vagan soldier. I want to take you to Earth… To Eden…
Image (Even if it means fighting Kio, the guy you loved…)
Image You lost your family too, huh?
Image Who are you?
Image I’m…

One final note. Otto gains his third Tactician bonus (ignore size modifiers).

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This is part one of two.

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Squad time! Mandatory deployments are Akito, Akatsuki, Ryoko, Izumi/Hikaru, and Kio. However, Kio can be paired with anyone, so I put him with Flit. We’ve got 16 squads to work with, which for me are Lockon/Michael, Setsuna/Marida, Ash/Knight, Banagher/Brera, Koji/Leon, SKL/Ranvel, Youta/Bruvictor, Alto/Graham, Shou/Yuuki, Guy/Volfogg, J/Aisha, Gorg/Allelujah, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Jojo/Manon, and Riddhe/Ozma. The Tactician is Yurika (for a secret). The Aestis are set to Air Frames, but Akatsuki and Akito’s Aestis are changed by the plot to the Lunar Frame (we’ll go over that later). Flit joined during the last intermission, but I’ll go over his mobile suit later. That means he’s no longer a subpilot for the Diva, even if you choose not to deploy him.

One last reminder. By the end of this stage, you must have 500 kills between Kio, Seric, Obright, Natora, Ash, and Flit for the AGE characters secret. Kio must also have at least 100 kills by a certain point in this stage for another secret. You cannot Game Over grind for kills like you can in UX. If my math is right, there are exactly 71 enemies that you can kill in this stage.

Last time, we quelled a rebellion and fixed a crazy woman.

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[Luna Base, Briefing Room]
Image Alright then… I’ve read the report, but about these ruins in the Martian ice caps… This will be our trump card against the Jovians and Vagans?
Image What exactly are these ruins anyway?
Image I’ve heard the Federation worked with Nergal to build a temporary base near the polar ice caps, but I’ve never heard of ruins there before…
Image That information is only known to a select few high-ranking military officers. Isn’t that right, Commander Flit?
Image Yes. Huge ruins have been discovered beneath the mines that Nergal opened up over there. The ruins were made of the same material as Chulip Crystals that’s used in Boson Jumps. The ruins were still active too.
Image To a researcher like me, ruins that are still active are like a treasure trove that really gets me going.
Image Putting aside the Jovians and Vagans, why would the Federation treat this as top secret?
Image Are the ruins home to some kind of incredible weapon or something?
Image The ruins themselves are just a system. However, in our research at the time, we found that when a Boson Jump is performed, the system becomes more active.
Image So the ruins is a control system for Boson Jumping?
Image How could something like that be on Mars?
Image We don’t know who built the ruins, when, or why. The only thing we did figure out is that if we control it, we’ll have complete control over all Boson Jumps.
Image If it works like Folds, there’s a chance it’ll hit a Fault. That would make it unrealistic to use over long distances.
Image Even if you take into account that disadvantage, you’re still left with an overwhelming advantage.
Image However, the Jovians and Vagans conquered that base during the First Battle of Mars.
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Image Right now, Mars is occupied by the Zeon Clan and no one can get near the ruins. If we can seize the Polar Ice Cap Ruins, we’ll have an advantage over the Jovians and Vagans.
Image If all goes well, we may be able to start up peace talks with the Jovian Federation for real.
Image Captain Yurika… I never said anything about making peace with them again. I would appreciate it if you didn’t get ahead of yourself.
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(Phone)
Image Now isn’t the time to debate the likelihood of peace. Or rather, we just don’t have the time for it right now.
Image What do you mean?
Image There was an attempt for peace talks, so a pro-peace faction in the Jovian Federation has to have some sort of momentum. Admiral Kusakabe merely took advantage of the situation. That would mean…
Image The timing is perfect… This is the ideal time to take control of the Polar Ice Cap Ruins.
Image Whether we pursue peace once again or fight to the death, we’ll have to capture the ruins first anyway…
Image But how do we secure the ruins? It won’t be easy… Actually it’ll be extremely difficult.
Image It goes without saying, but the Vagans control Martian space while the Zeon Clan controls the surface.
Image We’ve come up with a countermeasure for that. The key individuals for this plan will be you two, Captain Yurika and Tenkawa.
Image Huh?
Image Us?
Image Inez, please explain.
Image Since you asked, I’ll be happy to explain.
Image I don’t think I need to explain what Chulip Crystals are, right? Nergal analyzed them more and have been able to create an artificial Jump space.
Image You mean something similar to a Jovian Chulip? You can’t be saying…
Image I am. We bring two people who lived on Mars to imagine a Boson Jump, and then we Jump to our destination.
Image You’re right… Akito and I lived there before…
Image That’s unreasonable! Nadesico and Tenkawa are the only Earth-side examples of successful Bio Boson Jumps!
Image In theory, it should be possible. With Aisha’s help, we’ve developed a solution.
Image The data is sound, but I can’t guarantee this is 100% safe…
Image What do you think, Commander Flit? You’re the Commander of not only this unit, but of Earth. I want you to decide on a course of action.
Image If things continue as is, the Polar Ice Cap Ruins will likely fall into the hands of the Vagans and Jovians. We must prevent that at all costs.
Image So it’s decided that BX will head to the Polar Ice Cap Ruins.
Image …Can I ask you one thing?
Image What is it?
Image A lot of information has been revealed here, but I think there are still some people who have doubts that haven’t been answered yet.
Image Doubts… Can’t we just ignore those?
Image Well, I was carried away by the mood, but I have just one question… Akatsuki, how do you know all of this?
Image …It’s because he’s the Chairman of Nergal.
Image Eh?
Image Good grief… The cat’s out of the bag… That’s right. I am Nagare Akatsuki, Chairman of Nergal Heavy Industries.

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[Diva, Cafeteria]
Image Akatsuki is the Chairman of Nergal… I had no idea.
Image The Nadesico crew knew about that for a while now, right?
Image Well, we’ve been together for a long time, so it makes sense, right?
Image The previous battle on Austral Island is what convinced me.
Image So you mean…
Image You mean during Setsuna’s Quantum Burst?
Image The shared consciousness space that young man created brought together those with close connections… I was with Yuu and his friends, but you were…
Image You can imagine. We’ve learned a lot about each other. It was quite the surprise.
Image …I was so surprised. I still can’t swallow it all. And then there were things I just can’t wrap my head around…
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Image Um… That’s right! So we’re going to the Polar Ice Cap Ruins on Mars, yeah?
Image Yup. As it was said earlier, we’ll use Akito and Captain Yurika’s power to make a direct Boson Jump to Mars.
Image The CCs required for the Jump will be provided on the condition that the ruins’ control device, the “Calculation Unit”, will be managed by Nergal.
Image When we went there to rescue Kio, it took a long time and we had to be vigilant for enemies. Does this solve that issue?
Image But Akito, the key to this plan, may not be participating in the next operation.
Image Why? Is he sick?
Image Sick in his heart, not his body, you know?
Image His heart… That’s not that much better.
Image From here on, this matter will be private and somewhat educationally undesirable. I don’t want the kids to hear it.
Image Don’t just leave them out. Get on with it
Image We’ve fought to the death together. Don’t worry about it.
Image That’s right! We’re part of BX too! Don’t hide things!
Image It’s best to tell the truth. They’re more mature than you could ever have imagined.
Image So tell us. What’s going on with Akito?
Image Some of you know that Akito’s parents are dead, right?
Image Yeah. They died during a coup at Utopia Colony on Mars.
Image The people behind the coup were none other than Nergal.
Image Then Akito’s parents were…
Image Just wait a moment! Utopia Colony was a temporary base that Nergal invested in!
Image So why did they stage a coup?
[Door opens]
Image Tenkawa’s parents were a thorn in Nergal’s side, right?
Image Rod!
Image So sorry. We overheard something when we were walking by. Then this guy just had to…
Image Rod Balboa… You must know about Akito’s history…
Image I’m the kind of guy who won’t rest until I’ve learned everything I can. It was said that Utopia Colony was a temporary base for fighting the Vagans, but that’s not true.
Image What?
Image Don’t you think it’s strange? The reason why the Vagans were left behind in the Mars Sphere is because of the deadly disease Mars Rays that can only be caught there.
Image Why do you think they would ever risk building a temporary base in a location like that?
Image So…
Image Utopia Colony was built near the Polar Ice Cap Ruins… As far as we can tell, that’s the only place in the Mars Sphere that’s not affected by Mars Rays.
Image A place like that exists on Mars…
Image The Federation discovered it by chance and created Utopia Colony with Nergal’s cooperation. All to research that phenomenon. After all, it’s a place unaffected by Mars Rays. If we can unravel its secrets, we can build a frontline base in the Mars Sphere.
Image And with the Polar Ice Cap Ruins close by, they could investigate lost technology at their leisure.
Image So that’s the story about Utopia Colony, but what about Akito’s parents?
Image Good grief… I tried to make it easy to understand, but you still don’t see the full picture. Someone else can explain the rest.
Image Nergal’s investigation of the ruins was going well, but the research into the Mars Rays thing wasn’t going anywhere.
Image Then, the Tenkawas approached Nergal with a proposal. They wanted to tell the Vagans about their research and work together with them to overcome Mars Rays.
Image Something like that was happening with the Vagans more than a decade ago…
Image Yeah. But sharing any information about the Polar Ice Cap Ruins with the Vagans was reckless, foolish, and beyond ridiculous.
Image Even without worrying about Mars Rays, it’s not easy to live on Mars… That’s what they were probably thinking.
Image But to Nergal, who wanted to monopolize the ruins’ technology, such idealism was a hindrance.
Image So they killed Akito’s parents because of that…
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Image What’s Akito doing right now? Is he holed up in his room?
Image Yeah. At least it doesn’t seem like he’s going to leave the ship like he did before.
Image Is Akito all right? If that happened to my parents, I’d be really sad…
Image I’m sure he’ll be fine.
Image AH!? Where did you come from!?
Image Obright, you’ve been cleaning again. What makes you think he’ll be fine?
Image For the crew of that ship, the Nadesico is home. Home is a place to return to, not a place to leave.
Image Our home, huh…
Image (Home means we’re family… But the only person who can help him right now is…)

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[Nadesico, Observation Room]
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Image Yu~ri~ka~
Image Oh… Natora…
Image Hehe. So this is where you were hiding.
Image You knew I was here…
Image After that conversation, there are a lot of things you’d need to think about. But you don’t feel comfortable in your own room. You prefer quiet, open spaces. From that, we can deduce that you would be in the observation room before the operation, while there are few crew members on board.
Image Heh. Natora… Is that your Seric impression?
Image Huh!? Did I say something weird?
Image Very weird… Ahahahaha…
Image Thank goodness. A smile really suits you, Yurika.
Image Ah…
Image …Don’t you want to go see Tenkawa?
Image Ahaha… I don’t know what to say to him…
Image It’s times like these where you just need to “be yourself”.
Image Eh?
Image Just as you encouraged me, I’m sure Tenkawa needs you by his side.
Image Natora…
Image Well, I’m not entirely sure about that, but you look like you need him! I’m sorry…
Image Hehe. Don’t apologize. I just need to…be myself. Thank you, Natora. Yurika Misumaru is heading out.
[Yurika leaves]
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Image Did I do the right thing, Ruri?
Image Yes. Thank you. She’s in much better spirits now.
Image You’re the one who told me where she was. You’re good at keeping an eye on everyone.
Image This is our ship.
Image Our ship?
Image Someone once said that the Nadesico was their ship. That’s how I feel now.
Image Is that right…
Image Yes. That’s right.
Image (I think I understand that feeling. When did I start feeling that way… Good luck, Yurika!)

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[Nadesico, Akito’s Room]
Image Open up, Akito! That incident was ordered by the previous Chairman! The current Chairman has nothing to do with it!
(Darkened. On the other side of the door)
Image But that doesn’t change what Nergal did.
Image That’s true, but… This isn’t the time to be sulking! We can’t Jump to Mars without you!
Image …Can you just leave me alone for a bit? I don’t want to talk to anyone from Nergal right now. Especially you, Akatsuki’s secretary. You’ve been hiding a lot of things with him.
Image Fine! Do whatever you want!
[Erina leaves]
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Image Um…
(Darkened. On the other side of the door)
Image Shut up! I told you I don’t want to talk about it!
Image Akito, it’s me…
Image Yurika!?
[Door opens]
Image Thank you for opening the door.
(Normal)
Image Sorry… I didn’t know it was you out there…
Image Akito, I know you’re angry. You even started yelling at a stranger.
Image Yeah… I just can’t forgive them. I’m really pissed off about it…
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Image But strangely enough… I don’t feel like getting revenge.
Image Eh?
Image Isn’t that strange, considering my parents were murdered? Maybe it’s because of the Girard situation. I’m sick of revenge and stuff like that…
Image Akito…
Image …You know, on the day the Jovians attacked Mars, there was a girl I wanted to save…
Image I know… This Ai girl, right?
Image So you know that much… Then you must know what happened to her…
Image Yeah… She got caught up in the battle and died, right?
Image I just wanted the power to protect someone… Not for revenge… I just want the power to protect like a hero…
Image Haha… What am I saying? Maybe I really have gone crazy.
Image No. You’re not crazy.
Image Besides, you’ve already saved me. You’re my prince!
Image You haven’t changed one bit…
Image I am me! This is just how your Captain is!
Image !
Image No matter what happens, I believe in what you believe in, “being myself”!
Image That’s why… I’ll be waiting, Akito.
[Yurika leaves]
Image Believing in “being myself”, huh…
Image (The things I believed in… The things I loved… That’s…)

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[Second Moon, Hangar]
Image We do not want conflict! Needless killing is pointless! But the Earth Federation government has cowardly responded to us with the death of the special envoy, Tsukumo Shiratori! But everyone, don’t give up! Justice is with us!
(Phone)
[Cheering]
Image Tsukumo…
Image A posthumous two-rank promotion, huh… We lost a great warrior…
Image It’s okay if you laugh. If we don’t do something like this to raise our fighting spirit, we, who live in the darkness of space, would not be able to survive.
Image The same is true here. Colonel Shiratori’s death has inspired many Vagan warriors. By the way, my unit was put in charge to retake the ruins, not Zeheart’s.
Image Oh! It’s reassuring to have you fight alongside us!
Image Look at those young Vagan patriots. They too are turning the hero’s death into grief and strength. I will join them to avenge Colonel Shiratori’s murder.
Image Oh! This fight won’t shame Colonel Shiratori’s spirit!
Image Eden is for the Vagans and Jovians!
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[Second Moon, Graveyard]
(TL Note: This is a flashback, so mugshots are washed out)
Image Who’s sleeping there?
Image My sister… She’s always wanted to go to Earth, but in the end, that wish never came true… So at least I’ll become a Vagan soldier and take my sister’s soul to Earth!
Image It’s the same everywhere…
Image …Do you have someone important to you too?
Image My family… Don’t drown in sadness. Your life is your own.
Image I see… That would be a disservice to those who died… I can’t help but feel uneasy…
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[Second Moon, Hangar]
Image (Just wait, Lu… I will show you everything on Earth… That’s the least I can do for you…)
Image We will definitely defeat the evil Earthlings! Justice will always prevail! Come on everyone, shout! LET’S!
Image GEKIGAN IN!

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[Diva, Hangar]
Image Wootbit, I’m going to help out Uribatake for a bit. It seems he’s having trouble adjusting the new Lunar Frames. I’ll leave this to you.
Image Roger that!
[Rody leaves]
Image What do you think, Wootbit? Can you finish adjusting the FX?
Image Leave it to me. I’ll make sure everything’s perfect before the operation begins! But why did you come all the way out here? Weren’t the pilots told to take a break?
Image Yeah, we were, but…
Image Kio!
Image Ranka?
Image Alto and Sheryl too. It must be tough being popular.
Image Oh? Are we being a bother?
Image N-not at all! In fact, I’m overjoyed… Can you please give me your autograph!?
Image You’re cute when you’re embarrassed. Shall I give you something even better than an autograph?
Image Hey, Sheryl! Don’t tease the poor kid!
Image Haha… Sheryl, you’re the same even after coming to Earth…
Image Anyway… How are you holding up, Kio?
Image What are you talking about?
Image About Lu… She must be on your mind.
Image …Yes. When I heard we were going back to Mars, I just…
Image I know… About Lu and Deen… There were a lot of things going on, but everything that happened on Second Moon are precious memories to me.
Image Even though we left on bad terms, I hope I can see Deen again…
Image Yeah… Same here…
Image Come on… Pull yourselves together, Ranka and Kio!
Image S-Sheryl!?
Image Aren’t we going to Mars to make this “meeting” possible? What kind of face will you make then?
Image Ah…
Image I know this won’t be easy, but we were able to eventually come to an understanding with the Vajra.
Image Hehehe. That’s right. You’re absolutely right!
Image And if we're talking about “meetings”, then don’t forget about Ranka, Alto, and me. It’s a miracle that we were able to reunite.
Image Now that you mention it, you three were sent to Earth, Mars, and Earst.
Image Not to mention meeting them…
Image Yeah… That’s a miracle too, right?
Image I see… You also…
Image What are you talking about?
Image Don’t worry about it. It was a dream we shared a while back.
(TL Note: Macross 30?)
Image Anyway, make the most of your time now and do everything you can to the fullest. If you do that, the path forward will surely open up.
Image Yes!
Image Kio, here’s the manual.
Image The AGE-FX’s manual… “FX Burst Mode”?
Image It’s a new mode that maximizes the mobility of the AGE-FX, allowing for the destruction of a large number of enemies with a single unit.
Image Wait a sec. Destroying a lot of enemies? That’s a bit…
Image I know. No one’s forcing you to ever use it.
Image Eh?
Image We’re about to enter a big battle. There are bound to be obstacles in the way of you achieving what you want to do. When something insurmountable appears, just remember that this exists.
Image …It’s just like my YF-29. It’s not a machine for fighting, but a machine for conveying feelings. The AGE-FX may be a machine that embodies the Asuno family’s true purpose.
Image Thank you, Wootbit. I’ll definitely use this new mode when I have to.
[Beeping]
Image Hmm? A call to all pilots?
Image I see…
Image That face… It’s good news, right?
Image Yes. Akito will be joining the operation!

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image Direct connection to each ship’s generators is complete!
Image This will cover all of BX’s ships in a huge Distortion Field, huh…
Image I know this is a pretty risky move, but we’re doing Boson Jumps with multiple ships at once. This risk is necessary.
Image Now that Tenkawa is motivated, we have nothing to worry about.
Image For the record, I’m not doing this for Nergal.
Image Heh. So why are you doing this? For the sake of the Earth? For its people?
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Image No. Akito is doing it for me. Because he loves me!
Image I-idiot! What are you even saying!?
Image Stop messing around, Tenkawa!
Image (You decided to trust her a little more. The person who said “be yourself”.)
Image (Yeah. You’re right…)
Image Oh? How suspicious, Ryoko! Are you two sharing a secret?
Image Shut up, shut up! Can’t you be quiet before an important operation!?
Image Is it really okay to be so carefree? If you fail, we’ll all die, right?
Image It’ll be fine. That’s what the Distortion Field is for.
Image Yes. The Nadesico has previously completed a Boson Jump using a Chulip. One of the reasons for that is thought to be the powerful Distortion Field that the Nadesico uses.
Image So if we cover all of the ships with one, they should be able to withstand the Jump.
Image So we can relax… But… Huh…?
[Mikoto faints]
Image Mikoto!
[Guy catches her]
Image S-sorry, Guy… And thank you…
Image Are you okay, Mikoto?
Image Yea, I’m fine now… I just felt a little dizzy… I wonder what happened…
Image We all worked overtime to make this happen. You must be tired.
Image Now that everything’s ready, you should just rest for a while.
Image You’re all putting yourselves on the line…
Image We worked really hard, so there shouldn’t be any problems with the Jump.
Image I’ll take your word for it. Captain, let’s get started.
[Door opens]
Image Sorry I’m late!
Image We’ll help out too!
Image Don’t you two need to stay by Shiratori’s side?
Image Even if we’re there, he’s not going to wake up anytime soon. We have to do what we can, right?
Image Yeah! I surrounded his bed with Gekiganger merch, so he’ll be fine if he wakes up!
Image We’re heading into enemy territory, so your help is very appreciated.
Image Alright then… Deploy the Distortion Field.
Image Distortion Field deployed. All ships are within the Field.
Image Chulip Crystal scattering is complete.
Image It’s time to get started. Are you both ready?
Image What are we supposed to do again?
Image Imagine it. Remember, Akito. Captain. Remember Mars… How fun it was in Utopia Colony.
Image Utopia Colony…
Image Back when we were kids…
[A flash of light]
Image !?
(Akito and Yurika’s mugshots are glowing blue. From now on, I’m calling this “Bosoning”)
Image What’s happening to us!?
Image They’re both glowing…
Image The nanomachines implanted in their bodies were there to help them adapt to Mars, but they didn’t have this kind of function…
Image You’re doing great! We’re counting on you, Tenkawa!
Image Just think about it… About the place you went to when you were little…
Image Mars… Utopia Colony… Where it all began… And then…
[Fade to white]

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image Boson Out confirmed. Coordinates identified. We’re near Utopia Colony on Mars.
Image The other ships also successfully completed the Boson Jump. No crewmembers are feeling sick.
Image Wow, you really did it.
Image And it’s all thanks to Inez!
Image Huh?
Image Where did Inez go?

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[Martian Polar Ice Cap Ruins, Deepest Chamber]
Image Everyone must be freaking out that I’m missing. But I had to Jump here, right?
[A flash of light]
Image *Sobbing*
(???. Darkened)
Image Utopia Colony, Rainbow Elementary School, Class 1-5, Number 12.
Image My favorite person is my mom… My favorite food is spaghetti… My favorite story is Cinderella…
[A flash of light]
Image Hic… Hic…
Image It’s okay. It’s okay. You don’t have to cry…
[Another flash of light]
Image *Crying* Where am I? Who are you?
(Ai. Nadesico. CV: Tomoko Kawakami)
Image …Welcome back, Ai.

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Chapter 40: What Each of Us Holds Dear

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Begin by choosing the Tactician (Yurika) and two battleships to accompany the Nadesico (Diva and Quarter).

SECRET ALERT
Jovians Optional #6 and X-Aestivalis Mandatory #1
Set the Tactician to either Yurika or Ruri.


Two secrets with the same condition. I prefer using Yurika for the extra attack power against Jovians.

Image Hey, did Inez really disappear!? She was with us right up until the Jump, right!?
Image Regardless, she’s missing now!
Image The Bio Boson Jump hasn’t been perfected… Perhaps she was caught up in something unexpected?
Image Don’t worry. I’m right where I want to be.
(Phone)
Image Inez!?
Image We’ve located the source of the transmission! It’s in the lowest level of the ruins, about 14km below the surface!
Image Inside the ruins!? How did you get there!?
Image Fufu. Let’s discuss the details in person. Unfortunately, it looks like you have company.
Image Huh?
Image There are a lot of reactions on the E-Sensor! There are Zeon Clan and Destrook in Utopia Colony!

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Image Fufufu. To set foot on the red planet once more… It seems you don’t value your life.
Image But this is convenient. If we can capture the Boundary Host here, we’ll be infinitely closer to achieving Lord Valgeass’ ideals.
Image Why are they in Utopia Colony!?
Image It seems the Zeon Clan have been using it as their main base on Mars. The reason is… I’m sure Yuki knows why, right?
Image I know why?
Image It has to be…
Image What is it, Yuki!?
Image Everyone, there’s a Guardian Point here!
Image What!?
Image Destrook! You’ve already found a Guardian Point!
Image Fufu… Did you think we let the Zeon Clan occupy such an awful planet for no reason?
Image Did you just call Mars awful!?
Image Tenkawa, you stay on standby. If anything happens to you, we won’t be able to leave this place.
Image Grrrr…
Image Leave it to us, Tenkawa!

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Image We’ll take back the place that holds both yours and the Captain’s memories!
Image The best part is the top of the mountain. That’s why it’s called the “peak”.
Image Ryoko… Everyone…
Image Same with the Guardian Point! We need to avoid war, whether it’s between humans or other worlds!
Image Yeah! Captain! Give us the order to sortie!
Image Okay! All members of BX, please deploy!

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Image Idiocy… This time I’ll send you to hell! Join the ghosts that sleep in this land!

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Image BIG ZAAAAAAAAM!!
Image That monster! He’s like that again!
Image Now that they’re here, we have to get through them to get to the ruins!
Image I’m positive the Jovians and Vagans will soon realize what we’re up to!
Image Yes. Anyway, please hurry. We’re running out of time.
Image Roger!
Image This was unexpected, but it’s actually a good opportunity.
Image We must first deal with the immediate threat! All units, please intercept them immediately.

Welcome to what is essentially the Nadesico finale! First up, the new units!

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[AGE-1G Gundam AGE-1 Glansa]
It’s an all right mid to long ranged mobile suit. Flit is great as a pilot. In a few chapters, the AGE-1 will get its real gimmick which turns it from all right to great. Not here, though.

Unfortunately for the AGE secret, in a fresh new game, Flit starts out with 0 kills. Guess his deeds in the past don’t count or something. Any kills he gets in this chapter will add towards the 500 required kills.

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I talked about the XMS-005 Thieleva back when it was a temporary unit, but now we get to keep it for real if you save Girard. I did forget to field her in this chapter.

Image Just like before, I’m piloting a mobile suit and calling myself Girard Spriggan… But this is different! I wonder if this is what it means to live in the present!

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We also now have access to the Lunar Frames, also talked about back in Chapter 8 (Nadesico Route). Akatsuki is locked to this Frame for this stage, while the girls are in whatever Frame you give them (that’s not this one).

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The first objective is to defeat either Divoti or Monster Ghost Big Zam without letting either Kio or Akatsuki die. I opted to defeat Ghost Big Zam.

Of course, that brings us to boss dialogues. First up is Divoti.

Image Gorg! Let’s take back the Guardian Point from Destrook and the Zeon Clan. Got it!?
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Image Fufu… You’ll never be able to take back the Guardian Point. You’re too late…

Image If they’ve managed to take the Guardian Point, there’s no telling what methods they’ll use! We need to end this quickly!
Image A wise decision. However, we’re also working to eliminate all possible obstacles. Miracles won’t happen twice.

Image I heard you defeated the Mycenaean God. Brilliant… That’s all I’ll say about that.
Image Unfortunately, I’m not happy to be praised by someone like you! Divoti! Now that I’ve defeated the Great General of Darkness, I’m coming for you and Valgeass next!

Image Considering you ran away like a pig after getting hit by Glitter Falsaber, you seem to be in good spirits, Divoti.
Image Did you weasel your way out of being scolded by your master? Hehe. Very nice.
Image …I have no intention of falling for your provocations. Just shut up and die.

Image I’ve thoroughly analyzed Glitter Falsaber. Its power is no match for Lord Valgeass.
Image You speak of Valgeass’ might, but you’re the one fighting right now, Divoti!
Image Besides, you’d be very wrong to think we’d give up hope just because you said something like that!
Image If we really aren’t strong enough, then we’ll just make up for each other’s shortcomings! By doing so, we become infinitely stronger! That strength can never be analyzed!

(This one is with Bruvictor if you haven’t fused into Glitter Falsaber)
Image It seems you deliberately kept the fact that you had control of the Martian Guardian Point from me.
Image Ha! Of course I wouldn’t give valuable information to someone who might betray me at any moment. A temporary body… A false soul… Even though you were created by us, you’re still a Dimensional Guardian.
Image I suppose turning against you was one of the scenarios you had anticipated… But it seems you’re not expecting me to defeat you, Divoti!

And now, Ghost Big Zam.

Image BIG ZAAAAAAAM!
Image Now that I know where Nu is, I realize that he’s protecting Second Moon and Mars from you. I don’t know what his true intentions are, but I will accomplish what he was trying to do here!

(This one is with Leon or Aisha)
Image BIG ZAAAAAAAAM!
Image As always, when you transform, you only say the same thing! I pity you!
Image We’re still pissed you hurt Mina! We won’t stop until you cry and apologize!

Image Zeonic sorcerer! I will never let you do as you please with the Guardian Points!
Image BIG ZAAAAAAAM!
Image You don’t have to keep shouting your name, I know you have no intention of handing it over to us!
Image The Power of the Boundary is an important power that everyone has entrusted to me! I’ll never let you release it!

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Image BIG ZAAAAAAAM!?
Image O wicked one! I won’t let you release the Guardian Point! I won’t let that happen!
Image That’s bold of you, but I expected resistance! Same with their arrival!
Image A large fleet is descending from satellite orbit! It’s the Vagans and Jovians!

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Image The Zeon Clan and the Earthlings are destroying each other. As it’s said, “a single will to save heaven”!
Image This is a golden opportunity given to us by the Gekiganger Gods for our objective!
Image We must exterminate all monsters that harm our cause!

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Image Guh! We were trying to finish this before they got here, but now it’s become a melee!
Image It’s exhausting to have to deal with two enemies!
Image But the same goes for Destrook and the Zeon Clan!!
Image No. We’re not going to stick around. After all, we no longer have a reason to stay here!

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Image Final code, confirmed. Begin the final mission.

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Image What are they doing!?
Image The Brudistars’ energy is increasing abnormally!
Image Are they planning to kill themselves!?
Image No, that’s not it! Destroy them now!
Image Destrook is about to release the Guardian Point!
Image You’re too late! Do it, imitations!
Image BIG ZAAAAAAAM!!

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Image What!? What did they just do!?
Image Ugh…
Image Are you okay, Yuki!?
Image I’m fine… But…
Image Even though they are imitations, they’re still fragments of the Dimensional Guardian. If we throw enough of them, we can release the Guardian Points. Thank you, Bruvictor. This is the only time I’ve been proud of you.
Image Divoti, you bastard!
Image We won’t tolerate such an act that tarnishes a warrior’s pride!
Image We’ve achieved our objective here. If you wish to fight, do it without us.
Image B-B-B-BIG ZAAAAAM!!
[All remaining Destrook and Zeon Clan retreat]
Image Dammit. Wait!
Image We couldn’t protect this Guardian Point! Just get over it and move on!
Image Exactly! We still need to secure the ruins!
Image That being said, the enemy before us has considerable firepower. It won’t be easy to get into the ruins!
Image Move the Nadesico directly above the ruins.
Image Why?
Image The structure of the ruins is composed of CCs. Once you get close, you’ll be able to Jump.
Image Understood! We need to protect the Nadesico until it gets to this location!

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Image Yurika! We’ll hold off the Vagans and Jovians! Get to the point!
Image Got it!
Image Are they heading towards the ruins!?
Image That’s our hope for the future! We won’t just give it to them!
Image Sink that Phase Transfer Engine ship! It’s a demonic weapon that threatens us!
Image Everyone, you know the plan! Got it!?
Image Roger roger! Let’s get this done!
Image Hurry up, Akito. We’re really running out of time…
Image Inez?
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Now the objective is to get the Nadesico to the designated point on the far southwest corner of the map. Or you can do what I did and reduce the enemy numbers to 8 pairs. The bosses for this part are Genpachiro, Genichiro, Saburota, and Godom. I forgot to take screenshots of Genichiro and Saburota. There’s nothing new to say about them anyway.

The bosses have nothing to say to anyone, so here are their defeat quotes. If you try to shoot down Genpachiro, he just revives at full health until I say otherwise.

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Image Guh! Holding the ruins will determine the future of our partnership! If justice is defeated here, then what am I fighting for!?

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Image I will protect the freedom and brilliance of the Jovian Federation. As long as I have this courage, I will stand up again and again! Remember that, evil Earthlings!

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Image Tch. Just when we were about to rush out the new recruits. How pathetic! Can I really avenge my comrades with something like this!!?

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Image If you get too cocky, you’ll get hurt! This ship is invincible!
[Restores full HP and EN]
Image I am Admiral Genpachiro Akiyama of the Jovian Federation! Neither I nor any of my crew will die here!
Image The Captain of that ship is more spirited than before…
Image Maybe they’re using Major Shiratori’s apparent death as a morale booster by saying he died honorably!
Image They won’t go down that easily! Take down every other unit first!

Regardless, the plot continues.

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Image Tch. How are we losing this badly!?
Image We’ll manage! That handsome young man is not to be underestimated!
Image The enemy’s attack has eased up! Captain Yurika!
Image Yes! The Nadesico will bust through!

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Image Nadesico, you’ve reached the target point!
Image YEAH! All that’s left is for Akito and Yurika to make the Nadesico Boson Jump!
Image “That’s just a wholesaler’s calculations”! I won’t let you Jump, Nadesico!
(TL Note: Genpachiro calls Nadesico in kanji 撫子, when it’s normally spelt in katakana ナデシコ. Just an interesting touch that shows they’re not on the same page.)

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Image Jovian Elite Squad, moving in!
Image A short-distance Boson Jump! Even though they’re the enemy, they’re moving effectively!
[Rumbling]
Image What was that!?
Image Although still weak, Boson reactions are increasing, centered around the Polar Ice Cap Ruins.
Image A series of Boson Jumps have occurred, causing the ruins to become more active.
Image Are we gonna be safe?
(Phone)
Image A-AI!?
Image Who’s that kid? Are you with Inez!?
Image This is just the beginning! Face our full might, Nadesico!

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Image Watch over us, Major Shiratori! I will inherit your Gekiganger Spirit!
Image Oh no! The Nadesico!

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Image Don’t get in our way!
Image Akito, why did you sortie!?
Image Ai is over there! That’s why I have to do something!
Image You and your passion! That’s what happens when you watch the same anime over and over again!
Image Zip it! What do you know about me anyway!?
Image Nothing at all. Just as every person has their own position, they also have their own sense of justice. I’ll give you a hand, Tenkawa.
Super Robot Wars BX - You Get to Burning (Long ver.)
Image Huh?

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Image Guh!
Image Just as I have my own, you have your own justice. Isn’t that good enough? I’m here to get the Computation Unit, and you’re here to save this Ai girl, so let’s help each other out!
[More rumbling]
Image Akito, hurry up! You’re almost out of time!
Image Big bro!
Image …Fine, Akatsuki! We’ll defeat him together and Jump into the ruins! Got it!?
Image Roger that!

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Image What!?
Image That Earthling just Bio Jumped!?
Image Oh! A strategy using Boson Jumps!
Image Akito has mastered using Boson Jumps!
Image Akatsuki’s timing was perfect as usual!
Image Excellent work, Tenkawa. Now, it’s up to you and the Captain. I’m counting on you.
[Akatsuki retreats]
Image Yurika!
Image Yeah!

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Image Damn, they Boson Jumped! They’re going to steal the Computation Unit!

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Image We’re one step away from seizing the advantage! We’re counting on you, Nadesico!

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[Martian Polar Ice Cap Ruins, Deepest Chamber]
Image Auntie, is Big Bro coming?
Image Yes… He’s coming. He’s coming, but…
[A flash of light]
Image M-my body!? It’s starting to glow again! Auntie, am I going somewhere again!?
(Bosoning)
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Image I don’t wanna! I haven’t seen Big Bro yet! *cries*
Image You’ll see him… Even if you can’t see him now, you will meet again! You’re a strong girl, aren’t you? Just trust me…
Image Ah…
Image So don’t forget his face. His voice. No matter what happens, don’t forget… Don’t ever forget!
Image Your hands are warm… Hehe… It feels like I’m talking to Mama…
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[Another flash]
Image That’s right! I was asked to give you this when I got here!
[Another flash as Ai Boson Jumps away]
Image You’re gone… I was asked to…deliver this small plate…
[Yet another flash as Yurika and Akito Boson Jump in]
Image Inez, there you are!
Image Inez! Where’s Ai!?
Image You just missed her. That’s why I told you to hurry… Well, this is fine, isn’t it?
Image Um, where’s Ai?
Image Wait…
Image Didn’t you know? “Ai” is short for the “I” in Inez.
Image Eh?
Image Hehehe. That girl got caught up in your Boson Jump at Utopia Colony.
Image !?
Image She was transported to ancient Mars, and then sent back here by the people who built these ruins. But with all the commotion going on, she was forced to make another Boson Jump, this time to a desert 20 years ago…
Image …So you traveled back in time…
Image Everyone saw Setsuna use the Quantum Burst on Austral, right? Through GN particles, you saw my memories. My past.
Image Yes…
Image Only the Nadesico crew saw it, due to our strong ties to you.
Image She was thrown out into the Martian desert and picked up by a Nergal staff member who happened to be exploring nearby.
Image That’s enough! I knew… I knew it in my head but couldn’t say it…
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Image I’m sorry, Ai… I couldn’t save you…
Image We finally met… Big Bro…
Image Ai…
[The hug]
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Image The Nadesico has successfully made a Boson Jump to the deepest part of the ruins!
Image They’ll now focus on retrieving the Computation Unit! We must hold out until they return!

Now the objective is to defeat all enemies. Not that big of a deal. Genpachiro is still functionally immortal.

The plot continues when there are 3 enemy pairs left.

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Image As we speak, the Earthlings are taking control of the ruins… But our Jump Cannons could damage those ruins.
Image Admiral Akiyama, why don’t you let me deploy my troops?
Image You’re going to use them now?
Image Their feelings for the Vagan people are no less than those of our officers. They will definitely be useful in this battle.
Image …Very well. May the young one’s lives burn in crimson flames!
Image All right! Launch all mechs! Dedicate your life to the future of the Vagan people!

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Image For the sake of the Vagans!
Image A lot of mobile suits have been launched from the enemy ship! We have no data on these units, so be careful!
Image This feeling… All of those pilots are X-Rounders!
Image So this is an X-Rounder squad!?
Image Yes! All of those mechs are specially designed for X-Rounders too!
Image An X-Rounder squad…
[X-Rounder sound]
Image Oh no…
Image Kio, what are you feeling!?
Image Deen is piloting one of those new models!
Image No way! Why is Deen in a mobile suit!?
Image I can feel you, Kio. You’re piloting that one… I’m sure you can feel me too… But I’ve already made up my mind!

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Image Deen! Why are you fighting!?
Image In addition to the new enemy models, there are two more waves of them approaching from the rear!
Image What are you doing, Nadesico!? Hurry up already!

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image Are you serious, Yurika!?
Image …Yurika Misumaru. Just to be sure, can you please repeat what you just said?
Image I’m saying we should destroy the ruins. It’s things like this that cause wars!
Image Destroy the ruins…
Image I see… You were intending to do this from the start.
Image But you can’t!
Image Leaving aside the merits of the idea, how do you intend to destroy it?
Image I’ll make the Nadesico’s four engines overload and blow up! Yep. What a perfect plan!
Image EHHHHHHHH!?
Image Self-destruct, huh…
Image W-wait a second! Are you planning to kill us all with you!?
Image No way! The only one left here will be me, the Captain!
Image Are you serious?
Image Deadly!
Image Yurika, you want to die!?
Image Don’t worry. I won’t die.
Image Idiot!
Image !
Image Do you realize what you’re saying!? You’re going to die, idiot!
Image I won’t die! I won’t!
Image You will!
Image I won’t!
Image You! Will!
Image I won’t I won’t I won’t!
Image Oh my…
Image In a situation like this…
Image You’ll die a stupid death, moron!
Image *Crying* Hic… Hic…
Image !?
Image There there.
Image You made her cry. You made her cry.
Image W-what are you talking about!?
Image If the ruins were gone, we might be able to find a way to make peace with the Jovians again…
Image But you don’t have to self-destruct!
Image We can end this war! We were the one who abandoned the guys on Mars to their deaths!
Image But you’ll die.
Image Well, that’s not necessarily true.
Image Eh?
Image According to Inez, these ruins are a kind of time machine. In other words, the moment the ruins are destroyed, all Boson Jumps past, present, and future will be cancelled. It’ll be as if they never happened.
Image That would create a time paradox. It would alter all history related to Boson Jumping. This is just my own speculation, but it would mean the war with the Jovian Federation and Vagan would never have happened.
Image W-why!?
Image This is just an educated guess. In the beginning, it was the first attempt of Martian colonization that gave rise to the Vagans. What if that only happened because the government back then learned of the existence of the Polar Ice Cap Ruins and tried to take it for themselves?
Image That’s right… Given the circumstances, it was too aggressive to colonize Mars at the time.
Image If that were true, then Mars would never have been colonized, and the people wouldn’t have been abandoned because of the onset of Mars Rays…
Image See!? This will save everyone! They wouldn’t have to go through that!
Image Yurika…

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Image I will fulfill my promise to Lu! Kio, even if you get in my way, I’ll kill you!
Image Deen!
Image Don’t forget you’re on a battlefield, Kio! Even if you know the pilot, make sure you’re not overcome with murderous intent!
Image That’s right. I can’t lose myself… If Deen is here, then I’ll stop him with my Gundam!
Image (Kio is still on about that… They’re Vagans for god’s sake!)
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Deen is here in the Jilsbain and ready to kick Kio’s ass. However…

SECRET ALERT
Deen Mandatory #1-3
First, have Kio convince Deen. Then have Kio be the one to lower his HP to below 10%. Finally, make sure Kio has over 100 kills before you do this.


There’s a good dozen or so bodies here besides Deen if you’re just below 100. And don’t forget you still need the 500 before the end of this stage.

When you convince him…

Image Deen, even though you knew I was from Earth, you never said anything! And now you’re fighting… I care about both you and Lu!
Image You think we’re friends!? You’re an Earthling! I’m a Vagan! The reason I didn’t say anything was because Lu trusted you! I felt no friendship whatsoever!
Image (That’s a lie… Deen, you’re lying.)
Image Gundam, I want to accept Deen’s feelings… Lend me your power to do so!

Deen has boss dialogue with Kio and Alto too.

Image That Gundam, the Vagans’ greatest enemy, has tormented us until now! I can’t take Lu’s soul to Eden until I defeat you!
Image Just defeating an enemy won’t honor the dead! Even if you’re rewarded, someone else will try to kill you! This means the fighting will never end!

Image Hey, pilot of that machine! You’re the Vagan civilian that Ranka interacted with, right!?
Image What of it!? In the end, she was different from us! She went back to you!
Image Ranka didn’t leave because she wanted to abandon you! Don’t you understand that!?

The plot continues when either Deen is killed or Kio reduces his HP to below 10% after convincing him. Of course, I’m doing the path with the secret.

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Image Dammit, move! If I go down here, how can I ever apologize to Lu!?
Image Listen to me, Deen! If we could understand each other, there would be no need for war!
Image When will that happen!? Today? Tomorrow!? Next year!? A century!?
Image That’s…
Image I… I promised Lu! I will take her to Earth! I have no choice but to bet my chances on this war!!

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Image Ugh…
Image Deen!
Image I can’t lose… This is the only thing I can do for Lu now…
Image Deen, Lu’s gone! This isn’t what she wanted…
Image Then bring her back to life!
Image !
Image Lu… My family… Show me right now the path we could have walked!
Image That guy…
Image Lu was everything to me. I was only able to survive because of her smile, no matter how hard it got! That’s why…
[X-Rounder sound]

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Image That power!
Image Is his X-Rounder power trying to go out of control!?
Image Oh, that recruit… It seems he’s a rare find.
Image If it means we can win this war, I’ll give up who I am! As long as she’s smiling from heaven!!
Image You’re wrong. This isn’t what Lu wanted at all.
Ranka Lee (Megumi Nakajima) - Houkago Overflow
Image That singing…
Image It’s being emitted from the enemy’s ship throughout the entire sector! What are they doing!?
Image Hmm… I don’t know…
Image Is this…Ranka’s singing?
Image It is, Deen. Isn’t this Lu’s favorite song!?
Image Lu’s…
Image (The song that the girl who cherished the “now” loved so much… The sadness of losing a family member… The feeling of closing your heart… I’ve felt that too…)
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Image (But don’t reject the people around you because of your sadness! You’ll lose everything precious to you!)

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Image Ah…

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image Isn’t this Ranka’s singing?
Image Good grief. What’s the point of singing at a time like this?
Image Captain, I…feel similar to this song.
Image Ruri?
Image I’m against destroying the Nadesico.
Image But…
Image If we destroy the ruins, history will change. There will be no war. Everything will be better. But wouldn’t that destroy something important?
Image Something important?
Image What’s precious to me… My life on the Nadesico… Those memories are everything to me. These aren’t memories that were given to me, but memories that I earned myself. That’s all there is to it. I can’t just dismiss them.
Image Ruri…
Image Captain, what exactly is important to you?
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Image Deen, I don’t care if you hate me! Hate me all you like! But I don’t want you to die! I want everyone to live!!
Image Ki…o…

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Image Lu… I’m sorry… I’m so sorry… As your older brother, I just wanted to do my best for you. But…
Image (Let’s find it together. A path that will truly make Lu’s wish come true.)
Image Can we really do that?
Image We can do it, as long as we’re together!
Image Yeah… You’re right… If I’m with you, I’m sure…

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Image GAH!
Image DEEN!
Image Ah!

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Image You’ve forgotten the cries of Second Moon and have been seduced by the words of your enemy… You are no Vagan.
Image Where did he come from?
[Deen’s mech starts sparking]
Image K-Kio…
Image Deen, I’ll be right there!
Image I…wanted to build a grave for Lu on Earth with the best view possible…
Image Let’s make one together! So, Deen…
Image The flowers she wanted to see in full bloom… Overlooking a mirror-like lake, stretching out into the distance… That’s what…

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Image DEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!
Image What kind of asshole shoots their own comrade!!?
Image Traitors deserve death! There will be no mercy for those who abandon the Vagan cause!
[A flash of red]
Image YOU BASTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!

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Image No, Kio!
Image Boy… That power is one that you denied!
Image UUUUUUWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!
Image Calm down, Kio! Look where his mech went down!
Image !?

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Image Is that the Vajra Queen!?
Image The alien entity that fell to Mars! Why is it here!?

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(Darkened)
Image Deen…?
Image That’s that guy’s machine! Did the Vajra save him?
Image I’m sure Ranka’s desire to save that guy reached the Vajra!
Image To the very ends of the galaxy, eh?
Image Vajra…
Image Its appearance is unexpected, but the wounds it sustained in the battle at Second Moon haven’t healed yet!
[The Vajra Queen is surrounded by Vagans]

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Image I’ll capture you again and make sure you can’t disobey my orders!!
Image Oh no! They’re going to capture the Vajra Queen again!
Image …I won’t let you… I won’t let you spread the war any further. For that purpose, I will harness all of Gundam’s… The savior’s powers!!
Super Robot Wars BX - AURORA

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Image Get out of the way, Gundam!
Image Wootbit, I’m going to use it. Activation protocol! FX Burst Mode, activate!

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Image NOOOOOOOOO!

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Image Kio is amazing…
Image Is that the Burst Mode he was talking about?
Image You must be feared, light blue demon…
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Image It seems the Vajra Queen is giving us the injured Vagan soldier!
Image We’ll take him to the infirmary! Got it, Ranka!? Mina!?
Image Yes!
Image Thank you, Vajra…
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[The Vajra Queen leaves]

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Image Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting! We’ve finished retrieving the Computation Unit!
Image Did you have to cut it out with some “knife” timing…? Fufufu…
Image Yurika, good job!
Image Ahaha. I guess so…
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Image Rear Admiral Akiyama, it’s the Nadesico! They probably have the ruins’ control device!
Image We can’t let them have it! That’s something very important to us! Attention Nadesico! Don’t think you can leave here unless you can defeat this Kannazuki!
Image We’ve got the treasure we were looking for! There’s no need to stay here!
Image After clearing out the remaining enemies, we’ll use the Nadesico to Boson Jump away from here!

If you miss any of Deen’s secrets, he would have died and the Vajra Queen would not have shown up to save him. Kio would have gone berserk like in the anime and used FX Burst to defeat Zanald out of rage, only regretting the action afterwards. But we’re better than the source anime here.

The final objective is to defeat any remaining enemies. The Kannazuki can finally be defeated without it reviving. The AGE-FX now has the Burst Mode attack, which is a melee ranged finisher.

There’s also some remaining boss conversations, especially if you kept Genichiro alive.

Image Shiratori survived.
Image !
Image But he could still die at any time… Does that mean anything to you?
Image …I have no words to say to my enemy. Let’s duel, evil Earthling.
Image I thought you’d say that… I’ll take you on!

Image Listen, Jovian Federation soldier! We do not seek to acquire the ruins in order to wage war against you! I swear on my title of Versal Knight that I speak true!
Image Geez… You’re talking like a true champion of justice. And maybe you are one… But words alone won’t do! Our ancestors were deceived. That’s why we are who we are today!

Image The Computation Unit from the ruins is indispensable to the Jovians and Vagans! Face our Gekigan Spirit, Earthlings!
Image Gekigan spirit… Do all of them love Gekiganger!?

Image Captain Genpachiro, this is Captain Yurika Misumaru of the Nadesico.
Image Oh… What a surprise. The Captain of the Nadesico isn’t a handsome young man, but a true Yamato Nadeshiko.
Image Further fighting is undesirable for either side. Could you please withdraw your troops?
Image …That’s not going to work. You’re not going to leave behind the Computation Unit, are you? There’s only one way out for you!
Image Enough discussion! Get Omoikane ready for ship-to-ship combat! They’re going to launch an attack!
Image (As long as the Computation Unit exists, the war with the Jovians and Vagans will never end… It’s never going to end…)

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Image The output of our Phase Transition Reactor has been reduced by 80%! The Jump Cannon and Gravity Wave Cannon cannot be used! If it keeps dropping, we won’t be able to stay afloat!
Image Send the rear troops back with the ship for now! Hmph. I don’t really want to leave, but I guess we have no choice…

The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image No more hostile reactions around the ruins! However, it appears a second wave is getting closer!
Image Everyone, return to the nearest ship! After we’ve got everyone, we’ll move close to the Polar Ice Cap Ruins and perform a Boson Jump!
[Everyone retreats except the battleships]

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Image Let’s get started. Akito, Captain, imagine it again.
Image Understood!
Image …Yes.
[The Nadesico glows]
Image …We’re not Jumping?
Image A Jump Field is not appearing.
Image This is different from a Chulip, where the Field is present from the start. To Jump this many battleships, we probably need a certain kind of Field.
Image But we were able to make it here. Are the conditions different?
Image The fact we moved the Computation Unit may have something to do with it…
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Image …Well, if we can’t do it, we’ll just have to find another way out.
Image What should we do?
Image Hmm… I wonder… Akito, Captain, you two should kiss.
Image WHAT!?
Image W-why!?
Image We need to Jump a lot of battleships, so maybe we need more electrical or some mucosal contact…
Image B-but a kiss…
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Image T-things are starting to get a bit weird…
Image Is love really going to win in the end?
Image Heh. Love, huh…
Image Just like the Macross movie!
(TL Note: “Do You Remember Love” was an in-universe movie of the events of SDF Macross.)
Image K-kissing…
Image Ah, Maria! You’re turning beet red! It’s not like you’re the one doing the kissing!
Image Shut up, stupid Jin!
Image There seems to be some unrest among the troops… I know how they feel…
Image Um… So what are you two going to do?
Image No!
Image Y-Yurika!?
Image No no no! Absolutely not!
Image Is this really the time?
Image That’s right… Well, if we have no choice…
Image If we have no choice!?
Image (Ah crap. He shouldn’t have said that…)
Image What!? What!? Akito, you should just kiss Inez instead!
[Yurika Boson Jumps away]
Image S-she’s gone!
Image She Boson Jumped.
Image Looks like it… But to where!?

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Image My Aesti!? Who’s piloting it!?
Image It’s the Captain! The Captain! She Jumped inside and flew out!
Image But she never got IFS to control it…
Image Oh, I got IFS alright! Beh!
Image What!?
Image Hey hey. Are we going to be okay?
Image Nope. We’re in trouble.

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Image Hahahahaha! I won’t hand over the ruins’ control unit to you evil Earthlings!!
Image THE SECOND WAVE HAS ARRIVED.
Image Jump, Akito! Imagine your Aesti’s cockpit!
Image Okay!
Image YURIKAAAAAAAA!
[He Boson Jumps]
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This is part two of two.

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[Mars, Around the Polar Ice Cap Ruins]
Image What’s wrong!? Why aren’t you attacking!?
(Phone)
Image You see… Admiral Kusakabe, we’re receiving a very strange transmission from the enemy…
Image Strange how?
Image Well, you have to hear it to believe it. No matter how you look at it, it’s some sort of lover’s quarrel.

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
Image What were you thinking!? Why are you being so stubborn!?
(Phone)
Image But you have Inez… Ai…
(Phone)
Image What the heck are you talking about!?
Image You must be feeling guilty for Inez. She was transported back in time, went through a lot of hardships, and ended up becoming this twisted old lady…
Image Oh? Is that true, Explanation Auntie?

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image Well, it’s not like things will go back to the way things were. But this is a special occasion, right, Ruri?
Image Yes. By the way, this conversation is also being sent to the enemy fleet.
Image That’s why… That’s why I tried to destroy the ruins and change history…
Image Idiot!
[Smack]
Image Ah! Oww!
Image Yurika…
(Phone)
Image They’re like immature kids…
(Phone)
Image This is a fight that will decide the fate of the universe…
Image Yes.

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[Nadesico, Hangar]
Image How awful. You would even smack me…
Image …Yurika, I finally saw Gekiganger 3’s final episode.
Image Eh?
Image It was…awful. The episode’s plot was awful. Like the worst I’ve ever seen, but it was a lot of fun. Gekiganger 3 and Gekiganger V ended up fighting together.
Image Did you even like the show?
Image The enemy isn’t attacking.
Image Maybe they don’t even feel like attacking.
Image I’m just dumbfounded… In a battle to decide this war… This is just utter stupidity…

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[Nadesico, Munetake’s Room]
Image Seriously stupid… Seriously…

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[Mars, Around the Polar Ice Cap Ruins]
Image I…loved Gekiganger. I want to believe in the part of myself that believes in passion.
Image (Believing in the part of you that believes in passion, huh… Tsukumo…)

Image That’s why…
(In the cockpit now)
Image That’s why you love me!
Image H-hey, I was trying to be grand about this… But, yeah…
Image Yeah.
Image So… What about you?
Image Me? I… I love you, Akito!
Image …That’s the first time I’ve heard it…
Image Liar.
Image It’s true.
Image Liar.
Image It’s true.
Image Liar!
Image It’s true!
Image LIAR!!
Image It’s true…
[They kiss]
Image !
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Image (Akito… I love you…)

[Fade to white]

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[Nadesico, Bridge]
Image I’ve confirmed the Vajra Queen’s Fold. I don’t know where she went, though.
Image That’s unbelievable. Or perhaps I should say it’s ingenious. The Captain of this ship really comes up with unique ideas.
Image If the Vajra Queen has the Computation Unit, it’ll be nearly impossible for it to be found!
Image It’s not easy to track a creature that travels all over the galaxy…
Image Are you sure about this, Akatsuki?
Image I don’t really want to deal with that thing, but I am glad they didn’t destroy it. As long as the Calculation Unit exists in this universe, Boson Jumps are possible.
Image Regarding handing over the Computation Unit, I agree with the Captain’s opinion. If anything, I was more onboard with the “memory” thing.
Image In the end, we valued our memories over universal peace… What a wonderful act of selfishness.
Image (She says that, but she’s in the same boat as us…)
Image Um, Professor Inez. Can I ask you a question?
Image What is it?
Image Why are you, Captain Yurika, and Akito able to make Bio Boson Jumps?
Image It’s not just us, but everyone born and raised in Utopia Colony can do it.
Image Why’s that?
Image Nanomachines were implanted in us in order for us to live there. The ruins must have interfered with the nanomachines and reprogrammed our genes to make our bodies able to Jump.
Image In other words, Akito and I have been bound together by a red string since before we were born!!
Image What do you think you’re doing!?
Image There’s nothing to be embarrassed about, Akito!
Image You don’t need to cling to me!
Image If that’s the case, then Inez is also connected to him… But it’d be rude to point that out.
Image They’re just the same as always.
Image But your confession was as sweet as sugar.
Image It was super embarrassing. Are all Earthlings like that?
Image Fufu. If all Jovian men were like Shiratori, I guess I’d think like that too. But this is good, isn’t it?
Image Um, Inez. I have a question for you. Did Akito and the Captain really have to kiss for that Boson Jump?
Image Hehe… You’ll understand when you get older.
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Image (That was a sneaky way to dodge the question…)
Image Sorry to interrupt. Inez, are you sure we should send this plate for analysis?
Image Of course. It wasn’t me who gave it to you, but my past self who gave it to me.
Image I’ll help with the analysis. It appears to be made of an unidentified material, so it’ll take some time to figure it out.
Image That plate… I wonder what it is? I’ll look into it later.
Image It must be a prayer! Just like with Laplace’s Box, the AGE Device, and EXA-DB!
Image Ah~ That would be wonderful.
Image It’s fine to be romantic, but we need to face reality. Now that the ruins are gone, it’s possible that the enemy will get desperate and start an all-out offensive, right?
Image It’s certainly possible. But when the time comes, it’ll be fine. I believe in it.
Image In what?
Image The “passion” that Akito believes in!

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[Diva, Infirmary]
Image Kio…
Image Deen…
Image Hahaha… You kept Lu’s diary after all…
Image I’ll always have it… It’s not just a precious memory for Lu, but for me too.
Image I see… Thank you… And thank you too, Ranka. Your song reminded me of the fun times I had with Lu.
Image Let’s make more. For Lu’s sake, I want to share lots of happy memories with you… Lots of them…
Image Kio, Ranka, all of you… We promised to live together…
Image That’s right. We must also find a way to make Lu’s wish for the future come true.
Image Hey, Kio… I have a favor to ask you…
Image What is it, Deen?
Image Can I fight alongside you guys? I know it’s an unreasonable request, but…
Image But that means fighting your countrymen…
Image They all feel the same… They don’t want to live like they have been. The only way to deal with their reality was to fight…
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Image But if there’s a future I can live in other than killing you, I’d rather aim for that.
Image Okay. I’ll ask.
Image Convincing everyone, especially Dad, will be difficult. He might even turn the offer down.
Image But even so.
Image I’ll ask with you. I don’t want anyone to die anymore.
Image …The Vagans are enemies that must be defeated. That’s what we’ve always been taught. Several people I’ve known died in this long war.
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Image But maybe it’s time to change that way of thinking… That’s what I think when I look at you guys.
Image Unoa…
Image Okay. I’ll ask him with you. You should explain to everyone in the unit properly so they can understand.
Image Thank you, Aunt Unoa!
Image I’m happy for you, Deen.
Image Yeah… Once again, thank you…

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[Diva, Hallway]
Image Kio has gotten stronger.
Image Yeah. He’s much stronger than when we first met.
Image Same with Ranka too, no? That once innocent little girl…
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Image Flit!
Image Is Kio in the infirmary?
Image Y-yes…
Image (Is he planning to do something terrible to that Vagan pilot?)
Image (There was also the incident at Luna Base. I don’t know…)
Image Tell this to Kio. Since that was the first time using Burst Mode, he should be examined to see if it affected his body.
Image Eh? Is that all?
Image Should there be something else?
Image N-no, not really…
Image Yuki, you should get checked out too. The release of the Guardian Point must have had some effect.
Image Yeah! I’ve already been checked and they said nothing’s changed!
Image Good. Falsaber, regarding the Guardian Points, was something like this expected?
Image Yeah… Although we rushed in their creation, as long as the planet exists, the Points shouldn’t be released so easily.
Image But Divoti was able to use the energy from multiple Brudistars to release it.
Image In other words, there must be a way to release them other than hitting it with a powerful energy.
Image Understood. I will pass this on to the entire unit so they’ll keep this in mind when we discover another Point in the future.
[Flit walks off]
Image And there he goes…
Image Flit didn’t mention anything about the Vagan pilot…
Image Maybe he’s finally accepting Kio’s feelings?
Image No. The fact he didn’t do anything seemed more like a sign of refusal.
Image One’s own will is not something one can compromise on easily. This is especially true when it concerns one’s own identity.
Image Makes sense…
Image By the way, I want to ask the same thing as Flit. Yuki, is there really nothing wrong with you?
Image I’m as fit as a fiddle! It only hurts a bit when the Point was released. I don’t want to think about what might happen when all the Points are released, but if that happens, I’ll just lose the Power of the Boundary.
Image I see… If you say you’re fine, then it’s fine.
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Image But that doesn’t mean we should just let it happen. Absolutely not!
Image Yeah!

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[???]
Image Well done releasing the Guardian Point, Divoti.
Image Thank you, sir. Next, I’ll be aiming for the Guardian Point on Earst.
Image It won’t be that easy. This time, you succeeded because they didn’t know how we would release the Point.
Image In addition, it’s not easy to get to Earst. You know why, right?
Image The Boundary was shaken when the Shura of Machine Island nearly caused a gravitation collapse with the fake Gravity Reactor. However, the downside of that is the dimensions of this world have become distorted, and long-distance teleportation has become limited.
Image One of the methods was the time leap thing they call a Boson Jump, right?
Image Yes. I was planning to steal the Computation Unit for myself, but…
Image It’s being held by a trans-dimensional lifeform and we can’t find it. How sloppy.
Image …I won’t deny that. I despise the life of this world.
Image If one method fails, you’ll just have to find another method. You’ve done your research, haven’t you, Divoti?
Image Yes. The means to achieve what we want lies dormant on Earth. All we need now is to obtain the energy to activate it.
Image In that case, we’ll help prepare that energy.
Image Can you really do that?
Image The reason why I sent my subordinates to Earth was to obtain that energy. Let us give it a go. We’re already making preparations.
Image We don’t need your help…
Image Very well. I’ll leave it to the Zeon Clan.
Image Lord Valgeass!?
Image My objective is to destroy the Boundary. As long as that happens, I don’t care about the means.
Image Leave it to us, woman. This is my way of thanking you for finding a way to release the Point.
Image No… That was only because you gave us the data on the Point you held…
Image (Lord Valgeass… Why…)
Image There are only two Guardian Points remaining. The end of the world is approaching!!

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[Second Moon, Zeheart’s Room]
Image It’s finally starting, Zeheart.
Image I just got permission from Lord Ezelcant. If necessary, we will deploy the Vagan Gear.
Image But the pilot, Zera Gins, is…
Image Of course, I don’t want to use it. No offense to Lord Ezelcant, but we don’t need it. I understand that you won’t be able to fight your allies in this upcoming battle.
Image You haven’t fully become a demon yet.
Image What?
Image With the way you are now, can you really carry on Ezelcant’s will? If you truly want to accomplish Project Eden, you need to give your subordinates at least one ruthless order.
Image …I don’t like your attitude.
Image I chose to stay here, even though it would mean pointing my sword at my comrades. Don’t disappoint me, Zeheart Galette.
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Image Wizard Nu. I’m giving you a royal command. In the next battle, you’re to…

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[Kagurazuki, Office]
Image …And that’s the truth about Project Eden that I was able to find out.
(Phone)
Image I see… Certainly, looking at this data, your opinion is credible. But why are you telling me this? I may rat you out to Sir Ezelcant.
Image Admiral Haruki Kusakabe is a hero who has led the Jovians for many years. I believe your aspirations are genuine.
Image …I understand. I accept your offer. So, when are you going to carry it out?
Image Sometime during the upcoming operation. I don’t think he’s thought that far ahead.
Image I see…
Image So, I ask you for your cooperation, Admiral Kusakabe. I hope that the Vagans and Jovians will be welcomed in the true Eden…
[He hangs up]
Image It’s as you heard, Tsukiomi.
Image Are you really going to do it? What are you thinking, Sir Zanald…
Image Only of justice. There is only one justice and it’s on our side.
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Image Our next operation will be a big one. I’m counting on you, Tsukiomi.
[Kusakabe walks out]
Image (...The battle against Earth continues… With the justice we believe in…)
Image Justice… Believing in passion, huh…
[Beeping]
Image A special secret communication to my terminal? This is…

One final note. There are some upgrades to some of the Tacticians.
  • Rod’s third bonus - +30,000 money when you clear a stage.
  • Manon’s third bonus - +1 to all attack ranges (that aren’t locked at 1 range and aren’t MAPs).
  • Tsubasa’s third bonus - Nullifies all barriers (might affect your own too).
Next time, this war ends.

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Squad time! For mandatory deployments, we’ve got Leon/Aisha, Alto, and Guy. We’ve also got 16 slots to work with, which for me are Kio/Tieria, Flit/Nu, Ash/Ranvel, J/Fram, Jojo/GekiRyuJin, Jin/Maria, Shou/Slarzen, Knight/Yuuki, Setsuna/Girard, Zeheart/ChoRyuJin, Banagher/Brera, Koji/Graham, SKL/Manon, Youta/Bruvictor, Mic/Captain, and Gorg/Allelujah. The Tactician for this chapter is Taiga. Make sure you bring ChoRyuJin and GekiRyuJin for a secret.

Last time, the war against the Vagans and Jovians ended once and for all. Now, a whole gaggle of Primevals appeared near Jupiter and we can’t be having that.

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[Orbit Base, Main Order Room]
Image My apologies, Chief Taiga. Even though we just got here, you already have all the necessary supplies we’ll need.
Image Don’t worry about it. Orbit Base didn’t participate in the war, so this is the least we can do for you.
Image And that’s intentional. Orbit Base is a space station to help deal with hostile aliens. We don’t want you to get involved in a war between humans.
Image It makes us feel better to hear you say that.
Image Now, let’s get a sitrep. Rear Admiral Akiyama, are there any reports from the Jovians’ residential ship?
Image Fortunately, the “Reigetsu” didn’t sustain any major damage and was able to evacuate from the area. However, the Primevals are still stationed in satellite orbit. They don’t seem to be doing anything.
Image Their goal must be the super power hidden within Jupiter, “The POWER”...
Image The reason the Primevals hadn't been seen for a while was because they were waiting for the Vagans and Jovians to attack Earth…
Image J, Kaidou, what do you think about their movements?
Image They’re probably making preparations to obtain The POWER.
Image Their goal is to turn the planet into a Machine World, eliminating everyone’s stress by mechanizing the entire universe. If they gain control of The POWER, the Jovians will be their first target.
Image My god…
Image …Brigadier General Mannequin, the army is being forced to reorganize after the last battle. Can you take care of that?
Image Understood. So are you…
Image Yes. Once the resupply is complete, BX will head to Jupiter.
Image Are you sure?
Image In order to stop the ascension of a machine world, we cannot let the Primevals obtain The POWER. There’s also another reason for this…
Image Yes. To be honest, I don’t want to leave my fellow humans to die, just when they’re finally making progress towards peace.
Image I’m grateful for your kindness.
Image But Jupiter is far away from here. Even if we leave now, it’ll take a long time…
Image Nope! We’ll use a Boson Jump to get there instantly!
Image You say that so casually, but CCs aren’t cheap.
Image In that case, feel free to use our stash. We can’t just sit back and do nothing as you rush to our people’s aid.
Image By all rights, we should also be heading towards Jupiter…
Image I understand that both sides have suffered great damage to their armies. Please leave this to us.
Image Rear Admiral Akiyama and his men will fight alongside us as Jovian collaborators. That alone will be sufficient.
Image As I already told you, we’ll be joining BX too. Is that okay, Commander Ocramud?
Image It is. I will fulfill the role entrusted to me by Lord Zeheart and Lady Dorene.
Image If the 31 Primevals are involved, then we at GGG cannot just stand by and watch. You will be accompanied by Susanoo, one of Orbit Base’s ships.
Image Thank you, Chief Taiga!
Image Then it’s decided. We must immediately start preparations to intercept the Primevals!

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[Orbit Base, Big Order Room]
Image Just when we got back from Mars, we’re off to go to Jupiter, huh…
Image Huh? Are you scared, Youta?
Image Not one bit. Although…we were just fighting the Jovians, and now we’re going to help them…
Image Yep…
Image I honestly still can’t believe that we might actually have peace with the Jovians and Vagans. I want to believe it’ll all work out.
Image What are you saying? You’re a key part in making this peace happen!
[She punches him]
Image Owww! That hurt, Ryoko!
Image The only people who would ever confess like that are you and the Captain! Come on!
[Another punch]
Image That looks like it hurts a lot.
Image Oh dear. Ryoko’s not holding back.
Image But even if peace is progressing, the war hasn’t officially ended yet. Right now, it’s just a ceasefire.
Image Not everyone on Earth, Mars, or Jupiter is happy about this. Even the slightest misstep could send us back to the way things were.
Image The path to peace might have started, but it’s not easy to make it last.
Image But that’s why it’s so important we head to Jupiter.
Image Aye. If we can help the Jovian people, we might be able to alleviate their distrust of Earthlings, even just a little.
Image Furthermore, by fighting alongside Vagans and Jovians, like me and Major Shiratori, we can demonstrate that friendship is possible.
Image However, I believe that, regardless of political reasons, our shared sense of justice will one day bring us together.
Image Tsukumo…
Image Shiratori is serious about this. Well, that’s what I like about him.
Image Yes, yes. Thanks for the meal.
Image Hmm? Did you have something tasty?
Image No, that’s not what he meant… You’ll find out when you’re older.
Image ?
Image (Falsaber’s still as overprotective of Yuki as ever…)
Image Um… I know it might not be appropriate to ask this right now, but is Admiral Munetake okay?
Image Admiral Munetake, huh…
Image They said he hasn’t left his room since the truth about Laplace’s Box was revealed. He still hasn’t gotten over it.
Image He’s not very manly, always whining like that! Soon, not only will his hair turn into a real mushroom, but his entire body! Right?
Image Hey, Yukina. You shouldn’t say that. Everyone has something they want to believe.
Image Now that the Jovian-Vagan war is over, I hope he recovers soon.
Image You always care about those around you. That’s just like you, Kio…
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Image Mikoto, are you alright? You seem to be in some pain.
Image I’m fine. I’ve just been more tired than usual lately. Maybe I’ve been pushing my body too hard after all these consecutive battles.
Image Please be careful. Your bodies aren’t as strong as mine or Volfogg’s, so you need to rest properly.
Image Shall I call your ever reliable prince? I’m sure he’ll treat you just right.
Image Ah… I’d leave Guy alone right now. He should be with Dr. Reo right now.
Image Does it have anything to do with this upcoming operation?
Image Most likely… Jupiter is important for the two of them…
Image That’s right… Jupiter is where Guy’s…

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[Orbit Base, Hallway]
Image Whatever the reason is, I never thought I’d make it all the way to Jupiter…
Image You became an astronaut so you could go retrieve your mother, who was onboard the wrecked Jupiter exploration vessel Jupirus 5…
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Image If only she was still alive…
Image Dad?
Image I’m… I’m so sorry, Guy… I’ve caused you nothing but trouble…
Image That’s not true! I’m really proud of my parents and this body!
Image Guy…
Image I can’t thank you enough, Dad!
Image Thank you… Thank you, Guy…

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[Susanoo, Main Order Room]
Image Division! “Susanoo” has successfully separated from Orbit Base!
Image The BX fleet is standing by for the Boson Jump!
Image Everyone in GGG is here!
Image In a few moments, GGG and BX will head to Jupiter and finish the fight against the 31 Machine Primevals once and for all!
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(All phone)
Image There’s no telling what challenges await us where we’re heading! But I assure you, as long as each and every one of us doesn’t lose our courage, we will be the victors at the end!
Image Mmhmm! Brave Cross, set sail for Jupiter!
Image Roger!
[They Boson Jump]

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Image T-this is…
Image Dammit, we’re completely surrounded!
Image Did they predict where we’d end up!?

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Image That’s right, Disaster left behind by Abel.
Image N-no way…
Image Is that one of Jupiter’s moons!?
Image He fused with something that big!?
Image Begin sealing the BX fleet.

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Image Gravity replication field confirmed! Space around the fleet is curving!
Image They’re going to trap us in a curved space!
Image All ships capable of creating a barrier should deploy it at maximum power! We need to stop the curvature of space, even a little!
Image Roger!
Image Hehe… You’re not so easily captured. But how long can you keep it up?
Image Primeval!
Image The data-gathering scout ship is ready to be deployed! I’ll go out and observe this in person to try and resolve the situation!
Image Dr. Reo!?
Image Are you planning to go out there like this!? You’ll just get shot down!
Image But if this keeps up, we’re finished! Just leave it to me! Guy, you should head out in GaoGaiGar!
Image Got it, Dad!
Image Guy, we’re up against the Primeavals! I’m coming with you!

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Image If the curved space isn’t completed yet, we should be able to escape using the Dividing Driver!
Image You just need to find a distortion in the curved space first…
Image Guy, watch out!
Image We thought you’d do something like this!
Image !?

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Image HAAAAAAAAAA!

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Image GUH!
Image Guy!
Image Belzeb is here too!?
Image Stop struggling, Earthlings.
[Arm Primeval targets Reo’s shuttle]
Image Oh crap!
Image STOP IIIIIIIIT!
Image HAH!
Image !

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Image UWAAAAAAAH!
Image I’ll send you after him, GaoGaiGar!

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Image Waaaaaaah!

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Image GaoGaiGar! Mamoru! Dr. Reo!
[Alarm]
Image Oh no! All ships have hit their limit! We’re about to be swallowed up by the curved space!
Image DAMMMMMMMMMIT!

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Image Sealing complete.
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Image You seem dissatisfied, Fifth Dimensional warrior.
Image I was just taken aback by how easy that was.
Image (That’s right… That was too easy… Is that it? What’s this irritation I feel…)
Image (Kids… Everyone… I’m sorry…)

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[???]
Image I’m…
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(???)
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Image Are you an angel? I seem to have died… I’m sorry, Guy… Everyone…
Image Don’t be sad…
(???)
Image !?
Image Reo…
(Kizuna Shishioh. GaoGaiGar. CV: Konami Yoshida)
Image Kizuna… Is that really you?
Image Yes. After being stranded near Jupiter, I used a mysterious power to become a living being with only a mind.
Image The power of The POWER, huh…
Image I tried to contact Earth, but…
Image I see… You were the girl Guy was talking about…
Image I was barely able to convey three separate emotions through Guy’s image circuit.
Image Is Jupiter keeping you looking young?
Image Yes. It’s been over a decade since we last saw each other… You’ve gotten old…
Image …I missed you so much, Kizuna…
Image Same here, dear…

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[Susanoo, Main Order Room]
Image I wonder if Guy and Dr. Reo are still alive…
Image If we had only stopped Dr. Reo, this wouldn’t have happened…
Image Lady Elle, never show weakness, no matter what. I believe that’s what it means to be a Queen.
Image There was no other option at the time. Always look forward without regrets.
Image My apologies… It seems I’m not ready to be Queen yet.
Image Don’t worry. I’m sure Reo will be happy to hear Your Majesty is worried about him. I’ll tell him later. I’m sure they’re still kicking…
Image Same here.
Image Now, everyone. There is only one reason why we’re gathered here. We need to escape this space.
Image First, let’s organize the information we have. I know this is abnormal, but…
Image Here’s a conceptual analysis diagram summarizing the results from analysis done by Luca, Volfogg, and Tomorro 0117.
Image …As expected, this is beyond annoying…
Image Yes. The surrounding space is completely closed off.
Image It’s a Kleinspace… In principle, it’s the same as the Dividing Field generated by the Dividing Driver.
(TL Note: A Kleinspace or a Klein Bottle is a closed shape with only one side. Read about it here)
Image The degree of the curvature is incomparably different.
Image So how might we be able to escape?
Image If GaoGaiGar were here, we would have an easy way to escape, but… Well, there’s no helping that. Sorry.
Image We gathered here to discuss how to do this. Don’t apologize.
Image So how can we solve this practically…
Image Yeah. I understand that we shouldn’t rush things, but I’m positive that the Primevals are working towards their goal.
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Image You’ve thought up a way to do this. Right, Aisha?
Image Yeah, but…
Image You brought me here with you because you need me, right?
Image I see… So that’s what that means. That is potentially a way out of this place.
Image I don’t understand what you’re getting at, but do you have a solution, Aisha and Leon?
Image Yes.
Image We’ll use the Fold Dimensional Resonance System that’s installed on the YF-30.

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[???]
Image Where am I… Where’s Mamoru?
Image Latio is fine.
(???. Darkened)
[A flash of green light]
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(Darkened)
Image Mamoru!
Image Ugh… Guy…?
Image Wake up, Latio.
(No longer darkened)
Image Who are you?
(Normal)
Image My name is Cain.
(Cain. GaoGaiGar. CV: Koichi Chiba)
Image !
Image Aren’t you Mamoru’s…
Image The me speaking to you now is merely a copy stored within Galleon.
Image Then…
Image I lost my body. Having become a part of Galleon, I was unable to raise my child…
Image So you gave Mamoru to the Amamis…
Image (This old guy is my real father…)
Image My personality copy was damaged in the first encounter with EI-01 and lost its functionality.
Image When my spaceship crashed into Pasdar, you were the one who saved me. But what changed?
Image The power of The POWER. Thanks to this power, I’m finally able to speak. Finally…
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Image The ability to communicate with the souls of the dead… That’s how powerful The POWER is…
Image In space, there are countless unknown energies, such as The POWER and The Power of the Boundary.
Image The Power of the Boundary…
Image When we were investigating Galleon before, you mentioned a “light”... That must have been the Guardian Points.
Image Guy… I’m grateful to you. Originally, I was supposed to be the one to fuse with Galleon.
Image No. I’m the grateful one.
[The green light of the G-Stone]
Image This power… You gave me the power I need to protect those I love.
Image Thank you, Guy.

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
Image Okay, the YF-29’s Super Pack is ready to go.
Image It’s directly connected to the YF-29’s engine. The "Philosopher's Stone’s” output should have increased significantly as well.
Image Thanks for the help. Now I’ll be able to use the Fold Wave Projector in this mission.
Image Fold Wave Projector? That’s kinda hard to pronounce.
Image It’s what we used in the past to understand the Vajra. By using this…
Image You can amplify and transmit Fold Waves that come from our song, right?
Image And that’s why Mina and I decided to help you guys out.
Image Woo! Sheryl! Ranka!
Image Mina will also be singing?
Image Yes…
Image But I heard that we’ll be using the YF-30’s FDR System to escape this Kleinspace.
(TL Note: Fold Dimensional Resonance)
Image Yes. From what I’ve heard, the YF-20’s system is very similar to my Quanta System.
Image Even with the FDR System, it won’t be easy to break through. So the YF-29’s system will increase the power of their Fold Songs. I’ve taken the liberty of increasing the YF-30’s output too.
Image That’s right! Break a leg, Mina!
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Image What’s wrong, Mina?
Image This operation relies on your YF-30, right?
Image Yes it does.
Image Doesn’t that put you in danger?
Image Mina…
Image It’s true that the enemy might single Leon out, like with Dr. Reo.
Image But even so, this is why you fly. Right, Leon?
Image …There’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while now.
Image Huh? Is it about this operation?
Image No… About why we ended up coming back to the Earth Sphere.
Image It just happened while you were on a mission, right? It has to be a coincidence.
Image Maybe it was a coincidence, but don’t you find that strange? If we hadn't left the planet we were on, we wouldn’t have known that such a big commotion was happening on Earth.
Image That’s right. I don’t think it’s fate, but I do feel something unknown at work.
Image Something unknown… Yeah, now that you mention it…
Image So that’s why Sheryl, Ranka, and I were reunited with Leon on Earth?
Image Mmm.
Image Hey, wait…
Image I’m sure there’s a reason behind it.
Image But why though?
Image I’ve thought about it all this time, but I still have no idea… But…
Image It’s almost showtime. All pilots, get in position.
Image Understood. Heading out.
Image Leon, I’ll head out first!
Image Mina, we’ll wait for you on stage!
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[They all leave]
Image Leon…
Image Aisha, Mina… I know what I have to do. Why I fly…
Image !
Image Leon?
Image Let’s go!


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Chapter 42: The Voice that Connects the Galaxy
(TL Note: This is also the subtitle for Macross 30)

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Begin by selecting your Tactician (Taiga) and battleship to accompany the Quarter and Nadesico (Diva).

Image This is Skull 4. The Fold Wave Projector is working normally.
Image (Please, Alto… Your support is essential for this plan to work. Please send their songs to my Valkyrie. I’ll kick things off with a bang!)
Image Aisha, Leon…
Image Yeah…
Image It’s okay, Aisha and Mina.
Image I’m sure Leon will come back safe and sound like he did back then.
Image Back then?
Image Hehe. Isn’t that right, Alto?
Image Yeah. He’s always been flying for the people he cares about. No matter which sky, he’ll always…
Image Alto, did you…
[Alarm]
Image An anomaly has been detected within the Kleinspace. It’s Zonders.
Image So they’re here!

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Image Not just mobile suits… They’re even controlling Armored Soldiers and Ghosts!
Image They were probably stealing remains of destroyed mechs in secret!
Image We expected them to show up!
Image All mobile units, deploy! Protect Siegfried 1 and Skull 4!

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Deploy the troops. Make sure you deploy ChoRyuJin, GekiRyuJin, and King J-Der. They’re not mandatory deployments, but they are required for secrets.

Image Primevals! Fifth Dimensional Empire! You’re thinking of killing us here, but that won’t happen!
Image Just watch. We will escape this curved space and return to you.
Image The Quarter is ready! Are you three ready!?
Image Let’s do it, Ranka! Mina!
Image Yes!
Image (Please be safe, Leon! We’ll do our best to make that happen!)

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Mina (Haruka Chisuga) - Planet Cradle
Image It’s begun!
Image Looks like Mina is the opening act!
Image An ultra-luxurious concert by three outer space songstresses! If that doesn’t get you fired up, you’re not human!
Image It’s the same with us! Holt Danz Zentran!
Image How long do you think the System will take?
Image At this rate, about four minutes! Leon! I’ll back you up! Let’s make sure this is a success!
Image Please do, Aisha!
Image Thanks to a recommendation from Commander-in-Chief Flit, I’ve been given the opportunity to take tactical command starting with this operation.
Image As we’ve explained, the YF-30 and these songs are important for this strategy!
Image If Aisha, Leon, Alto, or the Quarter are shot down, the operation will be a failure. We still have to fight the Primevals, but first we need to give it our all here! Begin the battle!

Firstly, a new upgrade.

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[YF-29 Durandal Super Pack (Fighter and Battleroid forms)]
Just a straight upgrade to the YF-29 in every way. Not much else to say about that. You’re not able to purge the armor or swap it out, but you shouldn’t need to anyway.

The objective isn’t to defeat all enemies, but to survive for 4 turns. The enemies will spawn endlessly until we break out of this space, so you can use this to farm kills for J. Remember, J and Guy need to have a combined kill count of at least 200 in a few more stages.

SECRET ALERT
Dragon Bros Mandatory #3
Have ChoRyuJin and GekiRyuJin get at least 1 kill each before the end of the chapter.


These opening enemies are easy as pie, so make sure to get this requirement out of the way.

At the start of turn 2…

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Image Well then, it’s my turn now! Everyone, LISTEN TO MY SOOOOONG!

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Sheryl Nome (May’n) - Obelisk

If you didn’t go the Space Route during the last split, this is where you start getting the actually good Frontier songs.

When there are 11 enemy pairs left…

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Image Radar response! Incoming enemy reinforcements!

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Image Dunno what you’re thinking, but you’re not gonna keep us in here!
Image Not only are they not willing to let us leave, but they’re trying to kill us! I don’t want to die in a place like this!

The reinforcements are literally infinite until turn 4.

Anyway, at the start of turn 3…

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Image Sheryl and Mina are both doing their best! I have to too! Hold me to the ends of the galaxy!

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Ranka Lee (Megumi Nakajima) - Houkagou Overflow

And finally, at the start of turn 4…

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Image FDR System output at 120%! Well, Aisha!?
Image Not yet! To break through the curved space, we need a little bit more output!
Image We still don’t have enough!?
Image After listening to songs from three songstresses? What a picky mech…
Image (Ranka, Mina! You understand, don’t you!?)
Image (Yes! All we can do is sing!)
Image (For Leon… For everyone!)
Image Fight to the bitter end… That’s what you 3D people should do!
Image !?

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Image The Quarter’s enemy has suddenly dropped! The cause is unknown!
Image Same with our mechs! What’s going on!?

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Image HAHAHAHAHAHA! Do you see that, Third Dimensioners!? This is my Jaaku Field!
Image Belzeb!
Image Hey, Taida! You’re there, aren’t you!? Say something!
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Image Oh crap! Because of this Jaaku Field, the FDR System’s output is dropping!
Image What!?

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[Nadesico, Hangar]
Image Well this is bad… Now we won’t be able to break through the curved space…
Image Our allies are in a pinch…
Image Yeah. I never expected the enemy to do something like this… Wait! You!?
Image That’s right… If an ally is in trouble, a champion of justice will come to their aid!
[Munetake gets in a mech]
Image Hey, hey! Don’t get in that mech! That’s…

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Image Dammit. I’m getting one error after another! The FDR System is unusable!
Image Leon, connect the YF-30’s System Link to my mech! I’ll adjust the FDR System to function in this field!
Image What!? You’re making real-time adjustments during battle!? That’s insane!
Image I’ll try anything, no matter how insane it is! We’re risking our lives to fly! I have to show at least that much resolve!
Image Aisha!
Image All right! I believe in you, Aisha!
Image They haven’t given up at all…
Image Of course not! If they’re the kind of people who would give up after something like that, then what’s the point of even coming here?

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Image What was that!?

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Image You invaders threaten the peace of Earth! X Aestivalis, the messenger of justice, will be your opponent!
Image A-Admiral Munetake!?
Image The heck is X Aestivalis!? I’ve never seen that Aesti before!
Image I won’t go into the details, but it’s something I was putting together in secret. It’s the special Aestivalis, “X-Valis”! The Admiral commandeered it!
Image The fact that you were putting it together in secret is quite concerning…
Image Third Dimensioners, you’ve created another new weapon!? I’ll destroy it!

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Image If you stay in the open like that, you’ll get killed in no time!
Image Admiral! Admiral Munetake! Please respond, Admiral Munetake!
Image Dreams are calling for tomorrow~ Let’s go, evil invaders!
(TL Note: The first part are lyrics to “Let’s Go Gekiganger 3”)
Image You’ve got to be kidding me! He hasn’t heard us at all!
Image That idiot just got the IFS shot to move the X-Valis! Right now, he’s hallucinating from the side effects!
Image It can’t be helped! In addition to Siegfried 1 and Skull 4, protect the Admiral's mech from the enemy!
Image Roger that! We can’t just let the Admiral die!
Image Why’s he doing something like that…

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The current objective is to defeat Jaaku Satan, as shown here. Easy enough, but there are two important gimmicks to this phase of the chapter. The first is, at the start of every Enemy Phase, all units will lose 10% of their max EN. This will happen until Jaaku Satan’s HP drops below 30%. Aestis are mostly safe since they regain full EN at the start of every turn.

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The other gimmick is this, Munetake in an uncontrollable X Aestivalis. He’ll cast Guard every turn, so you don’t need to worry about him dropping. However…

SECRET ALERT
X Aestivalis Mandatory #1 and 2
Have Munetake defeat at least one enemy (#1).
Have Munetake have at least 80% HP (3920) when you defeat Jaaku Satan (#2).


This shouldn’t be hard because of Guard, but you might need to hold back for a turn or two in case Munetake misses. Plus, the X Aestivalis doesn’t have any post movement attacks and your EN will constantly be dropping. Watch out.

Image There is justice that must be protected! There is evil that tries to stop it! Realize the power of justice! X-Valis, FULL POWER GO!!

At the start of the enemy’s turn…

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Image Hehe. I can see the panicked faces of those Third Dimensioners! Jaaku Field, drain their energy!
[A flash of purple light]
Image Ugh. You’re taking away our energy…
Image Come on! Fight fair and square!
Image There’s no point in complaining, Cham! For them, this is probably fighting fair!
Image If we can’t move, it’s all over! Let’s find a way to stop them!
Image Go forth, X-Valis! Justice will not succumb to any evil tricks! LET’S GEKIGAN IN!
Image Tch. He still can’t hear us. I don’t want him to launch a kamikaze attack!

The plot continues when Jaaku Satan hits 30% HP.

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Image Hehehe. You’re persistent. It seems you’re different from other Third Dimensioners after all.
Image But inside the Jaaku Field, Jaaku Satan’s power is multiplied! You have no chance of winning!

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Image His wounds have healed!
Image Unless we do something about this Jaaku Field, we have no chance of winning!
Image But even if you say that, we haven’t found a way to do anything yet!
Image We’re in a pinch… But I won’t lose because you’re with me, Gai!
Image Guy is with you!? Is GaoGaiGar hiding somewhere around here!?
Image No. I’m not getting a reading from GaoGaiGar! And considering the characteristics of this space, there’s no way he could have gotten here after falling into Jupiter!
Image Hey, Aktio… Do you think…
Image Yeah! He’s talking about the other “Gai”!
Image So now he’s hallucinating dead people!
Image Die, BX!!

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Image Kyaaaa!
Image Mina! Everyone!
Image Aisha! How’s the system’s adjustment!?
Image Almost done… I just need a little more time!
Image We won’t make it! Transfer all of the YF-30’s energy to the FDR System right now!
Image What are you suggesting, Leon!? If you do that, you’ll…
Image I don’t care if this machine gets destroyed! Activate the FDR System no matter what!
Image Leon!?
Image Do you want to die!?
Image No! With my life on the line, I will get everyone out of this curved space!
Image Stay calm, Leon!!
Image !?
Image Do you think you’re meant to die here!? Do you fly for such a trivial reason!? There’s no way in hell!!
Image That’s…
Image Have you forgotten, Leon? You told him that you don’t want to lose anyone else important to you.
Image !
Image But are you still going to do something like that?
Image (Leon!)
Image (Leon!)
Image …I’m sorry, Alto. It seems I lost my composure for a moment.
Image Heh. This is the second time I’ve had to scold you, counting back then. Don’t let it happen again.
Image Alto… You…
Image Leon! The FDR System’s recalibration is complete!
Image Aisha, I’m gonna use your Valkyrie to…
Image Of course! But also you should apologize to Mina! She’s probably crying!
Image Leon… I… I…
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Image Now that the system can work, can we start afresh?
Image Let’s get out of here quickly! Our Admiral seems to not be doing so well!
Image Yeah!
Image Mina, Ranka, Sheryl… Can I ask you to sing one more time?
Image Who do you think we are?
Image We’ll sing again and again!
Image For everyone’s sake… And for you, Leon!

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Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee (May’n and Megumi Nakajima) - Wings of Farewell ~ the end of triangle
(TL Note: Here’s the BX version of this banger)
Image Oh!? This is…
Image Third Dimensioners are so hard to understand! They continue to act in a way that makes no sense!
Image No, Belzeb! The Jaaku Field is…
Image (Fifth Dimensioners, watch us! No…)
Image (Please listen! This isn’t just a song!)
Image (This is a song that weaves together our feelings! These are the emotions that we want to resonate with our loved ones!)

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Image The Jaaku Field is gone! I think it’s due to the energy of their singing!
Image Mina! Everyone’s so amazing!
Image Yeah… They really are amazing…
Image Leon!
Image Yeah! Let’s go, Alto!

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[???]
Image This song… Mina?
Image Ranka and Sheryl are singing too!
Image I never thought it would resonate this much… This is the power that comes from the human heart… The path I chose was not a mistake…
[A flash of red light]
Image Cain!?
Image It seems my life is almost over…
Image Are you…going to disappear?
Image Latio… You have grown so much in mind and body. Now is the time to break the final seal.
[A flash of green light]
Image I see something… Cain and a woman… Who’s the baby they’re holding?
Image The time has come to use this power for good…
Image (I know now… The true use of the G-Stone. On the Green Planet, those gentle eyes that always watched over me. The same gentle eyes that Galleon has…)
Image Dad…
Image Thank you… Latio…
Image Guy. I entrust everything to you. I believe in your courage.
[A flash of light]
Image I do too, Guy…
Image I wish you victory…and a bright future…
Image Dad… Mom… I’m going!
Image Oh, can I come with you?
(???. Darkened)
Image Eh?
Image There’s just one thing I still have to do in the land of the living.
Image You are…

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Image Impossible… The Jaaku Field was destroyed…
Image With only a song!? Just how much power did it contain!?
Image But you know what? For such a terrifying power, it feels kinda good…
Image Everyone! The FDR System’s output is increasing!
Image If this keeps up, we should be able to break through this space! And for that…
Image Leave it to us! We’ll crush all the enemies here!
Image We can’t let ourselves get killed in a place like this! Get out of our way, Taida!

No more EN drain every turn. All that’s left is to kick Belzeb’s Fifth Dimensional ass. Let’s get into the boss dialogues with him.

(This is with Raijin-Oh or God Raijin-Oh)
Image Taida! The Jaaku Field is gone! Let’s stop fighting!
Image I’m sorry… I can’t do that.
Image Earthling children! Don’t get cocky just because you destroyed the Jaaku Field!
Image We’re still here! I still have my warrior’s pride, so I will destroy you with my bare hands!
Image You rampage throughout the world! You have no pride as a warrior!
Image If you’re going to talk about pride, then you should follow Knight Gundam or J’s example!

(This is with Bakuryu-Oh if you didn’t fuse)
Image If we destroy you, you won’t be able to combine into God Raijin-Oh!
Image Everyone, be careful! They’re trying to stop our fusion!
Image It’s only because of God Raijin-Oh’s power that you’ve been able to get this far! Otherwise, there’s no way that I, the strongest warrior of the Fifth Dimension, could keep losing to mere children!
Image (Lord Belzeb…)
Image What are you talking about, Belzeb! Even without God Raijin-Oh’s power, we’ve defeated you countless times! If you use that as an excuse, you’ll never be able to defeat the Earth’s armies!

Image I still can’t believe it! The Jaaku Field, broken with a mere song!
Image Those three are getting close to the climax and are putting on their best concert yet! There’s no way the curtain would stay down for such a performance! Listen to them, Jaaku Empire!

(This one is with Ozma or Brera)
Image What do you think? It’s a good song, right? It’s almost too good for your ears.
Image Hmph. If you think it’s too good for us, then we won’t listen to it!
Image Well, to be more precise, we’ll make it so no one can hear it ever again!
Image You don’t get it. Once a song begins, it can’t be stopped until it’s finished.
Image If you still insist on stopping them, then we’ll take you on, Jaaku Empire!

(This one is with Michael, Luca, Klan, or Canaria)
Image Now then… Let’s create a stage worthy of those songstresses and their greatest song yet!
Image We’ve brought the fireworks! Fire all missiles and every other weapon we have!
Image (Wow, they’re so fired up…)
Image What’s got them so fired up? Is it this song!? Are you saying that songs can empower Third Dimensioners!?
Image The Fifth Dimensioners we’re fighting seem confused, Michael.
Image I guess it’s hard to understand someone from another dimension! This is our world’s culture! Let’s go, everyone!

Image I’m getting excited! Captain, should we do that thing?
Image You mean Big Wednesday!?
Image Hmm. Not a bad suggestion, but it’s so extravagant, it might overshadow the main characters. Let’s save it for later.
Image Aww man… I was hoping to see the Captain do that again.
Image You’ll see it plenty of times in the future. So, for now…
Image Yes! Let’s put up a fight that matches their song!
Image Once we destroy that ship, we’ll never have to hear this unpleasant song again! Get lost!
Image Taking a Macross head-on is ballsy! Everyone, show those Fifth Dimensioners the true power of a Macross!!

Image Dammit! Your movements are completely different than before!
Image I know you’re the trump card to escape this curved space! I’ll knock you down!
Image You won’t even touch me! If I get shot down here, I’d only shame Alto after he scolded me… And most of all, I wouldn’t be able to face her, who cried because of my stupid ideas!

Image My prized possession and that plane-crazy guy seem to be on a roll! As Branch Manager and as a member of their family, I’m not going to let anyone get in his way!
Image WHY!? Why do they always grow stronger at the last minute!? I don’t understand!

Image GaoGaiGar must be waiting outside this space! Let’s get out of here!
Image GaoGaiGar is now a pile of dust after the Arm Primeval knocked him to Jupiter!
Image I’ll make you follow him! Don’t think a song like this will create a miracle!
Image You guys don’t understand their beautiful song! That’s so sad…
Image I don’t intend to rely on miracles, but I’ve got all of their support! I’d be embarrassed if I didn’t create a miracle or two myself!

The plot continues when Jaaku Satan is shot down.

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Image Jaaku Satan has reached its limit! Why can’t we ever beat them!?
Image I’m not done yet! I’m the strongest warrior of the Fifth Dimensional Empire!

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Image THERE’S NO WAY I CAN’T DEFEAT A THIRD DIMENSIONER!!

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Image He’s like a cornered beast!
Image Guh… If we leave him alone, the Earth will be destroyed! Endure it… Endure it, X Aestivalis! I’ll show the evil Fifth Dimensional Empire a special move that’ll turn the tables in a single hit!

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Image Stop the Admiral immediately! He’s going to fire the X-Cannon at full power!
Image Will something bad happen if he does that?
Image The X-Valis is defective! If he fires the Cannon at full power, the mech will literally fall apart!
Image What did you just say!? Why didn’t you say that sooner!?
Image Admiral! Please respond, Admiral!
Image If you keep going like that, you’ll die! Do you even recognize that!?
Image A dream is calling for tomorrow!~ A cry of the souls!~
(TL Note: More Gekiganger 3 lyrics)
Image Dammit! He’s not listening!

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Image I can’t seem to get through. Resonate. Sing that amazing song to him…
(Still ??? and Darkened. Coming from Alto’s YF-29)
Image !?
Image He’s always been a clumsy guy… He’s tied down by so many things that no one can do anything about it…
Image This voice… It’s coming from the Fold Quartz?

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Image The energy from the "Philosopher's Stone” is rising! This number… This shouldn’t be physically possible!
Image Please… If it were you, I’m sure…
Image I don’t know who you are, but I’ll respond to your plea!

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Image Hmm!?
Image What are you doing, Skull 4!?
Image Some day we’ll get back peace with our bare hands!!~
Image Admiral Munetake, you too…
Image (That’s right, Alto…)
Image (Fly, Alto… Dance to your heart’s content!)
Image It’s the same as with the Vajra… If only I could understand the Admiral’s feelings!!

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Image Ah…
Image Alto…
Image Marvel…
Image Yeah… The only word I can say is…beautiful…
Image That guy… He’s still dancing at a time like this…
Image It’s beautiful… Wait, I mean it’s not!
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Image What…
Image Lord Belzeb? Lady Falzeb?
Image I…

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Image It’s a good song, right? It’s a song that inspires the soul, just like Gekiganger…
(Gai Daigouji. Nadesico. CV: Tomokazu Seki) (Very much dead)
Image Gai…!?
Image That I am! It’s different from your hallucination! I am the real Gai Daigouji!
Image A-Akito, it’s him!
Image Yeah! I can hear him too! That’s actually Gai’s voice!
Image You really came to help me… Me, the guy who killed you…
Image A champion of justice doesn’t dwell on the past. Now, be brave and join me in upholding justice!
Image Gai…
Image Impossible! What the hell is going on!? Everything is falling apart!
Image Would you like to fight alongside us? We both wish to be champions of justice…
Image Sure!

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Image Now, let’s do it!
Image Yeah…
Image GEKIGAN…FLAAAAAAAAAAARE!!

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Image GAAAAAAAAAH!
Image W-what the hell? He fired at full power, but the X-Valis is intact…
Image It has to be thanks to him…
Image Ah. That was the perfect blow of justice…
Image I don’t understand! Why do we Fifth Dimensioners keep losing!? How are we different from Third Dimensioners!?
Image Lord Belzeb…
Image …We should retreat, Belzeb. The Primevals can handle the rest.
Image DAMMIT AAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL!
[Jaaku Satan retreats]
Image I hope they’ll give up now…
Image I hope so, but we’ve got more important things to worry about now!
Image Yeah! Next up…
Image Come on, Mina. I’ll leave the finale to you.
Image You need to convey your feelings to Leon, just like back then!
Image All of my feelings…
Image (I love this world… I love the people in this world… But… These special feelings are only for you… I want you to know… I’m so glad I met you… I’ll tell you again and again… Leon… I…)

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[Planet Cradle plays again]
Image FDR System is at 300% output! Now we can break through any space!
Image Siegfried 1, aim for that point over there!!
[Points out a space that God Raijin-Oh just happens to be standing on]
Image Got it! Siegfried 1, beginning the final mission!!

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Image Oh no! The enemy knows what we’re doing!
Image There’s no problem! That’s not enough to stop him!
Image Yeah! That’s my YF-30, Mina’s singing, and the greatest pilot we have! GO, LEOOOOOOON!
Image I won’t waste this chance! I’ll pierce everything in this one blow!!!

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Image Heh. We managed to escape!!
Image Impossible! You escaped the curved space!? Belzeb, you failed!
Image It’s too early to be shocked, Arm Primeval!

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Image What the hell!?

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Image We all believed you would come back!
Image That’s my line! You’re still kicking!
Image What about Reo!?
Image …Dr. Reo is…
Image I see…
Image But our parents lent us their strength! This is the infinite power of The POWER!!
[A flash of orange light]
Image This reminds me of 65 million years ago…
Image This miraculous energy!
Image It’s not just GaoGaiGar and the Dragon Brothers!
Image A tremendous power is overflowing within all of us!
Image This is…The POWER!
Image This is the best!!
Image OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!

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Image The POWER is affecting all of BX! What incredible energy!
Image Looks like The POWER is on our side!
Image What the hell…
Image Leave the rest to them. Go get some rest.
Image Okay…
[Munetake retreats]
Image Looks like he finally returned…
Image Thank you, Gai…
Image All right! Attention BX!
Image Concentrate your fire! Our counterattack begins now!
Image Roger!

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The final objective is to defeat the Arm Primeval, who has fused with one of Jupiter’s moons. Thanks to The POWER, everyone’s HP, EN, SP, and will are maxed out. All GaoGaiGar characters also have their wills set to 300 as well! Time to kick someone’s ass… I mean arm.

Image Remember the energy that revived ChoRyuJin…
Image But be careful. Don’t get carried away by The POWER…
Image Let’s do it, Guy!
Image Dad… Mom… Cain… Please watch over your children’s battle until the very end!

SECRET ALERT
J Mandatory #1
Have J deal the final blow to the Arm Primeval.


A scene plays out when all the lesser Primevals are defeated.

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Image Now we have 29 Primeval Cores!
Image ALL THAT’S LEFT ARE THE ARM AND HEART PRIMEVALS, THE LATTER BEING MISSING.
Image G and J! To all fools who defy us, it’s too soon to celebrate your victory!
Image The moment you say something like that, you’re tripping the greatest death flag for any sort of villain! How do you now know that?
Image We won’t hand over Earth to you! There’s no way we’re giving up now!

Let’s get into the boss dialogues with the Arm Primeval.

Image Arm Primeval! I will never forgive you!
Image The combination of the Legacy of Cain and the power of The POWER… Your strength far exceeds mine!
Image This infinite energy was entrusted to us by our fathers! We will use it to restore peace to the universe! It’s all over, 31 Machine Primevals!

Image Hehe… King J-Der, do you think you can defeat me just because you’ve obtained The POWER?
Image Stop your pointless bravado, Arm Primeval. The situation is fundamentally different now than it was back then.
Image THE BATTLE IN THE TRINARY SOLAR SYSTEM WAS FAR FROM PERFECT. ALSO, WE HAVE THE POWER ON OUR SIDE.
Image Grrr…
Image This battle started in the Trinary Solar System…but now it’s time to end it, Arm Primeval!

(This one is with ChoRyuJin or GekiRyuJin)
Image Even they have The POWER! How insulting!
Image You got it, GekiRyuJin!? The POWER gives us infinite strength, but…
Image Yes! At the same time, it also gives us a huge backlash! We can’t let this battle drag on!

(This one is with Volfogg or Mic)
Image Me, my brothers, and the rest of BX are rockin’ with the greatest energy ever!
Image It’s 100% impossible for you to beat us right now! Prepare yourself, Primeval!
Image You’re getting too cocky just because you’ve gained The POWER! Don’t underestimate me. I’m one of the strongest Primeval in the universe!

The map ends when Arm is defeated.

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Image Dammit! I never thought that this planet’s energy would be this great!

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Image But that power… If I can make it my own, it’ll be so easy to ascend the entire universe into a mechanical paradise!
Image Primeval! I won’t hand over The POWER to you!
Image This is the end of your machine ascension plan!

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Super Robot Wars BX - The King of Braves is Here!
Image EnRyuu, HyouRyuu, FuuRyuu, and RaiRyuu’s sympathetic values are at 200%!!
Image It’s the same as when ChoRyuJin was revived!
Image Are they going to do that new Symmetrical Docking again!?
Image UUUOOOOOOOOHHHHHH!

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Image NOOOOOOOOOO!

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Image We did it!?
Image No, not yet!

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Image Ugh… Damn you, BX… The POWER is fearsome…
Image Massive loss of Cores. Strategic retreat.
Image Why, Pagliaccio!? We almost have The POWER!
Image Intervention of uncertain elements. Prioritizing machine world ascension.
Image That’s… I see, if that’s the case…
Image What, are you too scared to come at us!?
Image We will return to complete the ascension! Remember that, BX!!
[Arm and Pagliaccio retreat]
Image Unable to detect any Primevals! No more responses from Zonders or the Fifth Dimensional Empire!
Image It seems we missed a few Cores…
Image On the other hand, we recovered most of the Cores in this battle. That’s more than enough progress.
Image Yeah. Let’s celebrate our victory… For the sake of Dr. Reo’s soul and his noble sacrifice…

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[Macross Quarter, Hangar]
Image Phew… I managed to pull through… Man, I’m exhausted…
Image Yeah, Well done, Leon. But…
[Alto punches Leon]
Image Owwwwww!
Image You need to apologize to Aisha and Mina properly. What a stupid plan you almost went through.
Image Seriously. Imagine if our roles were reversed.
Image But I’m so happy you came back, Leon!
Image Yeah… I’m so sorry, Aisha, Mina…
Image …For Leon, home is where Aisha and Mina are.
Image Everyone has a home to return to… That’s what Obright said.
Image Of course. The three of us are family. That’s right, Leon! Add to your reasons for flying that you want to come back to us!
Image Ha?
Image I agree! Also add that you want to make your family smile.
Image There’s also one other thing…
Image Hey, hey! How many more reasons do you intend to give me to fly!?
Image Must be rough having so many reasons to fly. I could never do it.
Image He’s the one who started this. It can’t be helped.
Image Well, if you’re a man, you should be able to keep a promise or two.
Image I mean… Aisha, Mina, you’re being too greedy.
Image Didn’t you know that girls are greedy?
Image Hehe. That we are.
Image Good grief… Seems like I’ll never get the chance to do something reckless again…

Image Hehehe…
Image You seem happy, Sheryl.
Image Aren’t you the same, Ranka?
Image When I think about what happened after we left, I can’t help but think…
Image Same here. Back then, they continued to fly and sing from their hearts. They finally seized the future. How did I forget something so important?
Image I knew it. You all remembered when you first met Leon.
Image Yuki, you noticed?
Image Yeah. You see, I had amnesia too!
Image Heh… That’s right.
Image Are you going to tell them about this?
Image Should we? Maybe when things calm down a little…
Image I think you should tell them now. I know it’ll make them all very happy.
Image I think so too. Hiding painful facts is one thing, but there’s no reason to hide happy things.
Image You’re absolutely right.
Image Well then, let’s go and tell the strange friends we’ve met on a faraway planet.
(TL Note: Play Macross 30. I’m no longer asking)
Image Mina! Leon! Aisha!
[They run off]
Image I guess that’s the end of that matter…
Image We still have to worry about The POWER, huh…

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[Susanoo, Main Order Room]
Image So that’s the secret of The POWER that was given to you by Cain, Reo, and Kizuna.
Image Yes.
Image If we organize that information, it appears only those who can obtain The POWER can amplify their abilities…
Image However, if you use it too much, the repercussions will come back to haunt you. It’s easy to see the pros and cons.
Image It seems every BX mech has suffered heavy wear and tear, just like ChoRyuJin and GekiRyuJin back on Austral Island.
Image More importantly, being able to talk to the souls of the dead is way too supernatural! It’s absurd!
Image But we all heard his voice. We didn’t hallucinate that.
Image You met our Gai, right? A former pilot for the Nadesico?
Image Yeah. He said he had something to do. That had to be…
Image I was the one who killed him… And yet, he didn’t just forgive me, he helped me… What a hot-blooded fool…
Image A moment early on in Nadesico’s deployment, where the military attempted to take over… So you’re the one who shot Yamada.
(TL Note: Gai’s government name is Jiro Yamada, but that’s not his soul’s name)
Image I don’t mind accepting punishment. Even though I was ordered to do it, it doesn’t change the fact that I was the one who shot him…
Image Commander Asuno…
Image …Captain Yurika, the Admiral is a member of the Nadesico’s crew. For convenience’s sake, I’ll leave the decision on his fate to you.
Image Understood. In that case, Admiral Munetake will continue to serve as our ship’s advisor like before.
Image !?
Image Are there any objections?
Image As the Commander-in-Chief said, this is entirely your decision, Yurika.
Image Agreed. We’re not in any position to intervene.
Image Captain, what are you thinking…
Image Admiral Munetake’s justice resulted in Yamada’s death and almost got you killed in the recent battle. But that justice isn’t a bad thing. There have been times when it helped us.
Image Well, it was thanks to the X Aestivalis that we were able to thwart the Fifth Dimensional Empire.
Image You’re so stupid… Really… *Sobs*
Image But your actions will make others suspicious of you. I hope you’re ready for that.
Image Yes… Of course…
Image ...Akito, do you think my judgement is wrong?
Image No. Gai forgave him. It’s out of my hands.
[Monitor turns on]
Image Hey, is our Captain there? I’ve completed the thing you asked me to do. Regarding the X-Valis, I don’t know why, but the X-Cannon’s defect has been fixed.
(Phone)
Image What do you mean? It was strange that it didn’t explode when it was attacking Jaaku Satan…
Image Is this also the power of The POWER? Or is it…
Image Was it Gai’s spirit when he came to help him?
Image There’s too little information on this one, so we can’t draw any conclusions… How unromantic.
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Image From what I can see, there aren’t any problems with using it. It’s your call.
Image If you can ensure its safety, we would like to add it to our army. I’ll leave the pilot selection to you.
Image Roger!
Image Well, that’s the end of my report. I’ll get back to work…
Image Ah, please make a full report about the X-Valis’ development later. Don’t forget any unaccounted funds that may have gone into it.
Image But it’s a man’s dream! I should have known this would happen…
[Alarm]
Image What now!?
Image We’ve detected multiple energy responses within Jupiter’s Great Red Spot! There’s so many, we can’t count them!
Image Be careful, Guy…
(Still dead)
Image From within Jupiter, they’re…
(Still dead)
Image Dad!? Mom!?
Image What’s wrong, Guy!?
Image Just now, for a moment, I heard my parents’ voices! The ones emerging from Jupiter are the ELS!!
Image The ELS!?

Before we get into blazing a trail, we’ve got a quick DLC intermission. Stay tuned.

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We got a quick DLC intermission before shit really hits the fan. Let’s get into it!

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[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
Image Ahhhh. If only I could get exposure to things other than Anaheim systems. It would totally help me out with my career.
Image But aren’t other systems too specialized to be applicable?
Image Dummy. It’s good for engineers to have a variety of skills. Just look at Rody. He can work on anything from Valkyries to Mazinger.
Image But Rody works for the military, so it’s part of his job, right? If you’re aiming for a job at Anaheim…
Image I see. So that sort of thing happens here too…
Image Even without magic, it’s like that…
Image How interesting.
Image Hmm? Isn’t that…
Image So this area used to be all one nation…
Image Are ancient military tactics the same in every world?
Image I want to read one of this world’s books on military strategy.
Image That’s unusual. Hilmuka and the Argus Knights are together.
Image What are you all doing?
Image I was using this computer for the Knights.
Image Every battle has a story behind it. If we can learn those, we might be able to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Image That’s why we want to know more about this world.
Image Same with me.
Image You’re surprisingly thoughtful.
Image What do you mean by surprisingly? I’m always looking after Churull.
Image Heh. That you are.
Image So what are you looking into right now?
Image Myths, history, and legends of this world.
Image Myths are the key to understanding the origins of the world.
Image But in our world, myths are just fairy tales, right?
Image As an example, consider the existence of Zeus, the god of light, and the myths surrounding the Olympian gods.
Image The truth may be hidden in the fiction, myths, and legends that serve as moral lessons. I’m interested in them because they share many elements with Saddrac World.
Image Oh… I’m interested in that too. Can you tell me a bit about it?
Image For example, you have legends featuring giants. Giants exist in our world too.
Image In this world, you have the “Titans”, a group of giants that existed before the appearance of the Olympian gods of Greek mythology.
Image Another example is “Pan Gu”, the creator god in Chinese mythology.
Image There’s also something called “Giant Nephilim”.
Image Titans, huh… When I think of that word, only one group comes to mind.
Image Somehow, the parts about creator gods and giants interest me.
Image You have to wonder why there are so many similar stories in vastly different regions…
Image It’s the proposition of commonality of mythological elements in comparative mythology!
Image Aisha!?
Image Aisha suddenly got excited and jumped right in…
Image I know! Aisha has a weakness for this sort of thing!
Image Youta and Yuki too…
Image You smell something ruins related, right?
Image Oi, Hilmuka! What do you think my nose is!?
Image You’re drooling. You’re not fooling anyone.
Image Dang…
Image Um… What was that thing you were talking about?
Image It’s referring to the similar components you can see when you break down a myth’s structure.
Image So that commonality is…
Image Regicide, the return of a wandering nobleman, using a volcano as a metaphor, grain that grows from the corpse of a goddess… There are always common motifs in the myths of various regions and cultures.
Image Like the story about resurrecting a dead wife. At face value, the stories of Izanagi and Orpheus are very similar.
Image Oh? You know a lot about this, Yuki.
Image Ehehe…
Image So these giants are another common element.
Image Correct. To ancient people, just being big made you important. There’s even a theory that our current obsession with giant humanoid weapons is due to an innate belief in these mythological titans. As for the legends of giants in each culture, there are two theories. One is that they originate from the universality of civilization, and the other is that they originated from the Protoculture.
Image W-wait a moment! You can’t just dump all of that on us!
Image I can’t parse all of that!
Image Anyway, giants were worshipped all over the world, right?
Image Well, the people of Austral Island literally call Gorg the “Messenger of God”.
Image There are legends that Saddrac World was created by giant gods long ago.
Image Are these gods different from the one you just mentioned?
Image Yeah. The Titan was a fearsome foe with immense power. He originally had a kind heart, but…
Image I heard he was being controlled by an evil Zeonic sorcerer, so Sir Knight had no choice but to kill him. Accursed Zeon Clan… They always use their power for evil purposes…

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[???]
Image I found it… I finally found it.
Image Seems like it was worth leaving Mars and coming to Earth.
Image Hehe… Considering this planet’s geography, I assumed that there was something magical buried here.
Image Then…
Image A land where ancient magic rests… If we can control this area, the Zeon Clan will only grow stronger! Our long-cherished wish will come true, even without joining forces with those from other worlds… Fufufufu…

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[Macross Quarter, Briefing Room]
[Alarm]
Image Incoming transmission from the federal army! A large number of unknown enemies have appeared at Point 373!
Image Point 373…
Image It’s in the Taklamakan Desert!
Image The local troops are already withdrawing! We’ve been requested to provide reinforcements!
Image Why would such a powerful enemy be there!?
Image Captain, all of our ships are ready to move out.
Image Good! Head to Point 373! Macross Quarter, maximum battle speed!
Image Roger that!!

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
Image The Zeon Clan?
Image Yes. I can feel their evil energy in the direction we’re heading in…
Image It’s fortunate that they’re in a desert. We don’t have to worry about any towns or civilians.
Image Yeah. We can turn it into Hell without any hesitation.
Image You mean you’ve been holding back this whole time?
Image Shame that won’t be necessary.
Image Oh yeah. We’ve defeated many Zeon Clan punks. We’re masters at kicking their butts.
Image No. Don’t let your guard down.
Image Wizard Nu? What’s wrong? You look grim.
Image This feeling… It’s more sinister than anything I’ve ever felt before… It’s also extremely powerful!
Image Eh?
Image What he says is true.
(Phone)
Image Lady Elle!
Image I feel it too. Eventually, this evil power will grow so strong that it will swallow up the entire planet!
Image Not only Wizard Nu, but Lady Elle too…
Image We’ve got live footage from the area!
(Phone)
[Screen turns on]
Image Mmm!?
Image Ahhhh! Look, Shou!
Image Is that…

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DLC #15: Infinite Dead

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Begin by selecting your Tactician (Knight Alex) and two battleships to accompany the Ptolemy (Diva and Quarter). I chose Knight Alex for the increased damage against Zeon Clan. Those are the primary enemies for this DLC chapter.

Image Mmm… I didn’t realize the situation was this bad…
Image Mud Golems… How many are there?

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[Several more spawn]
Image And more are coming!
Image Here comes the Gundam Tribe and BX.
Image That voice… Sorcerer Big Zam!? Where are you!? Show yourself!
Image Why are you here!?
Image You don’t need to know that. You’re going to die here today!
Image What!?
Image We have gained unlimited minions! Let the deadly chaos that spreads from this land engulf your world!
Image Don’t mess with us! No matter how many clay dolls you have, we won’t be scared!
Image I’ll teach you that numbers alone don’t win battles!
Image Fufufu… In that case, I’ve prepared something special. How about this?

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[A few Shadow Gundam Tribe appeared in the east too]
Image Our shadows!?
Image That’s not all. There are also some Drumlos and a few of Mardoul’s Armored Soldiers!
Image Why are there Aura Battlers with the Zeon Clan!?
Image Worrying about that won’t get us anywhere. It doesn’t change the fact that these guys managed to push back the federal army.
Image All units, deploy!

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Mandatory deployments are each member of the Gundam Tribe, but they can be paired with anyone. I have them set up as Knight/Yuuki, Alex/Koji, Zeta/Volfogg, ZZ/Shou, and Nu/Flit . Be warned that you will lose these units towards the back-half of the chapter. We’ve got 15 slots to work with, which are Kio/Allelujah, Ash/Ranvel, Banagher/Riddhe, Setsuna/Tieria, Lockon/Graham, Youta/Bruvictor, Jojo/Hilmuka, Alto/ChoRyuJin, SKL/Michael, Mic/Captain, Gorg/GekiRyuJin, Jin/Maria, Guy/Rimul, Leon/Brera, and the Goraon. Remember, there are no secret characters in DLC missions.

Image Argus Knights, go forth!
Image If the Zeon Clan are our opponents, then we must face them ourselves.
Image Evil has never prevailed before justice. Prepare yourself!
Image Well, we don’t intend to give you time to prepare yourself.
Image Fufufu… I wonder how long you’ll last.
Image That’s my line!
Image I won’t let you do as you please any longer!

Defeat all enemies without letting any of the Gundam Tribe get shot down. The main gimmick of this map is that there are no bosses, but there’s a seemingly infinite number of enemy reinforcements. On a stage where you get no money, EXP, or kill count, that’s more annoying than anything. Most of the enemies are Mud Golems, who are bulky enough to not always go down in a single hit. This is a serious battle of attrition.

Thanks to the lack of information about DLC chapters, I don’t know the exact thresholds for the story events to trigger. Just keep killing.

First event…

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Image Okay, if we keep up this pace…
Image Are you sure about that?

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Image Just as soon as we defeated them…
Image Impatience clouds judgement. Target the weakest enemies first and reduce their numbers as much as possible!

Next event…

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Image How do you like that?

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Image Aww man, there’s more of them!
Image Impossible… Creating this many golems with just a single person’s magical power is impossible!
Image But that’s exactly what’s happening here!
Image What do we do!?
Image If this keeps up, we won’t be able to beat them all, right?
Image However, even if we defeat them, more will be reborn using the same mud. It’s the worst kind of recycling.
Image It’s just as the name “Taklamakan” says… The “Infinite Dead”!
(TL Note: There are several meanings to the name Taklamakan that I could find. It could mean “Sea of Death”, “Place of Ruins”, or “Place of No Return”)
Image FUHAHAHAHA! These mass produced Mud Golems will flatten BX in no time!

And the next one…

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Image We’re approaching the end, right?
Image Fufufu… How pointless.

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Image No way…
Image This is fine.
Image What?
Image No matter how many of them there are, we’re all used to fighting large numbers!
Image If there’s an infinite number of them, then I can go as wild as I want!
Image I’m only concerned that I’ll get bored fighting clay dolls…
Image You’ll soon realize that this is the only time you can keep pretending to be tough.

Next…

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Image Ugh… This is turning into a long battle.
Image But we’re reducing the number of enemies!
Image I want to praise you for doing a good job, however…

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Image You’re getting too cocky, jerkwad!

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Image But this isn’t looking good.
Image If we continue this war of attrition, we’ll eventually run out of ammo and fuel!
Image This battle will only end with your death or retreat.
Image Don’t be stupid! We’re not running away!
Image Fufufu… That’s true. There’s no point in running away. As long as there is magical power flowing through this desert, our power will continue to grow. Your death is imminent.
Image (As long as magical power flows through this desert?)
Image (I see! In that case…)

When you kill a few of the fake Aura Battlers or Armored Soldiers…

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Image What was that!?
Image The wreckage disappeared?
Image So they were fakes created by Zeonic magic!
Image No wonder I felt nothing from them.
Image But their strength is just as strong as the real thing. If I keep practicing, I’ll eventually be able to replicate more powerful machine soldiers!
Image Then I’ll find you and take your head before that happens!

Several more kills later…

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Image Haa… Haa… If we keep fighting like this…
Image Fencer Zeta, didn’t you once say Mud Golems were weak against fire?
Image Yes… According to Sir Versal Knight, he was able to defeat them with a fire attack after dousing them in oil…
Image If these golems are the same as the ones in Saddrac World…
Image What is it, Sumeragi?
Image I have a plan. Versal Knight Gundam and the Argus Knights, please return to the Ptolemy at once!
Image …Roger!
[All 5 groups with the Argus Knights retreat]
Image Whatever you’re planning, it’ll be useless. No matter what weapons you have, you cannot defeat this swarm of mud.
Image He says that, but I trust in Miss Sumeragi’s plan.
Image If we can buy them some time, can we turn this situation around?
Image We will! Let’s trust in Sumeragi!
Image Yes! All units, hold out as long as you can! However, expect more enemy reinforcements. Don’t push yourself too hard!

We lose all the Argus Knights for the rest of the chapter, including any units they were paired with. Oh well. Keep kicking ass until the next story event.

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Image Everyone, are you all right?
Image Best worry about yourself. You might break your concentration.
Image It seems you’re nearing your limit. Hehehe… If you just surrender, I’ll grant you a painless death.
Image Dang it! Just laugh while you still can!
Image Wizard Nu, are you ready?
Image Aye, I am. It’s almost time…

And now, the final event. This is when the stage is over.

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Image How many have we killed now?
Image Who knows? I don’t count when I’m fighting.
Image I’m not so bored that I can play around forever! Time to use all my magic to finish you all in one go!

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Image Haaaaaaah!!

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Image There are still so many of them!
Image Fufufu… HAHAHAHAHAHA! Despite all your efforts, it’s finally time for you all to die.
Image Kuh…
Image Nay. The one who is finished is you, Sorcerer Big Zam!
Image What!?

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Image Now, Knight Gundam! Burn them!
Image Got it!
[GN Particles sound as the screen flashes red and green]
Image GN Particles! Gather in these hands and let the flames flow!!

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Image MUUUUUUUUUD!

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Image You did it! You destroyed them all!
Image What!? You got all of the giants? Impossible…
Image I knew that the Mud Golems in this world couldn’t be defeated with ordinary fire. However, by releasing our magical power after saturating the area with GN Particles…
Image Something similar to Saddrac World’s flames will emerge, even in our world!
Image Hehehehehe… To think that you were secretly preparing a fire trap during this battle! That was pointless. As long as I have this desert’s magic, I can create an army as large as I want!
Image Dang it!
Image Come forth, Mud Golems! HAAAAAAAH!
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Image Come forth!
Image This is impossible! Why!? Why aren’t they appearing!?
Image It’s useless!

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Image What!?
Image We destroyed the source of the magic!
Image You can no longer create your golems!
Image You’ve run out of options, Sorcerer Big Zam!
Image Show yourself! I know you’re close by!
Image You think I’m out of options!? I’ll just finish you off myself!
Image What!?
Image I won’t let you live!

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Image BIG ZAAAAAAAM!!
Image Kyaaa!
Image That form!
Image Even if you do that now, you have no chance of victory!
Image Just as Sir Alex predicted!
Image We’ll just use whatever small amount of magic is left!
Image Yes! Bring the Beast of Light into this land!
Image BIG ZAAAAM!?
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Image Argus Knights, forward!
ImageImageImage Roger!

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Image Strength, skill, and magic… Combine all three!
ImageImageImage Yeah!

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Image Now is the time to unite our hearts!
ImageImageImage Unite our hearts!
ImageImageImageImage HAAAAAAAAAAH!!

[The screen flashes yellow as Ghost Big Zam vanishes]
Image What power! They completely destroyed that monster!
Image That’s the Beast of Light…
Image This battle is over.
Image Fufufu… I never thought I’d end up praying to this ray of hope…
Image You’re still alive, Sorcerer Big Zam!
Image Don’t think you’ve won yet! Unless you can obtain infinite magical power… HAHAHAHAHAHA!
[Sorcerer Big Zam escapes]
Image He got away!
Image What did he mean by that?
Image Fufufufufufu…
(???. Darkened)

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Image Versal Knight Gundam…
(Normal. Some sort of projection)
Image It’s you! Siegzeon!
Image So that’s the Emperor of the Zeon Clan…
Image Sieg…zeon…
Image No, that’s not his true form.
Image Are these thought waves, or is it pure magical power? How is he manifesting with this world!?
Image Fufufu… Descendants of the Gundam Tribe… Those who wield the power of Gundam in this world…
Image He knows about us!?
Image The more we interfere with this world, the greater my power becomes. I will rewrite all myths and legends involving Gundams. You will know despair. You can’t win with just righteousness. HAHAHAHAHAHA…
[Siegzeon’s projection dissipates]
Image An actual Demon King…
Image Siegzeon… No matter what power you have, if you deny justice, I will fight you!

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[Diva, Briefing Room]
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Image Siegzeon… We have to defeat him no matter what…
Image That’s right. Whatever he’s up to, we will stand in his way.
Image It’s great that we were able to destroy the desert’s magic, but there’s no guarantee that something similar won’t happen again.
Image The Zeon Clan… We can’t ever let our guard down, huh…
Image We need to come up with a trump card or something they’d never expect.
Image But no matter what weapon we use, if it’s temporary, we’ll just lose like how they just did.
Image The important thing is that we work together and never give up until the very end.
Image That’s right. If we join forces like the Argus Knights did…

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[Diva, Outer Deck]
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Image So that’s where you went, Sir Versal Knight…
Image Everyone…
Image Were you thinking about Siegzeon?
Image Aye. The way he talks… There must be some sort of connection between this world and Saddrac World. If that’s the case, then saving this world will save ours. At least that’s the conclusion I came to.
Image You once said there was meaning in how each of us witnessed the world and gathered together.
Image Does that mean our experiences will lead to the salvation of our world?
Image I see… If you think about it like that, it makes sense.
Image Nu?
Image In this world, we all drifted to places where people have the will to stand up against great evil.
Image I ended up with Celestial Being…
Image I wound up with J…
Image I joined White Valley… I see. So this was intentional, huh?
Image In my case, I believe the great evil wasn’t the people of Earth, but the situation itself. Our different experiences refined our senses of justice…
Image There are still many people suffering in this world. It’s the Gundam Tribe’s mission to save them. Will you lend me your strength to accomplish this mission?
Image What’s the point in asking that now?
Image Does water flow, Sir Versal Knight?
Image We, the Argus Knights, share the same aspirations as the hero Gundam. Isn’t that right, Sir Knight Alex?
Image Of course.
Image Thank you, everyone.
Image (I don’t know what will happen at the end of this battle, but now isn’t the time to hesitate. I will save this world and restore peace to Saddrac World!)

Next time, we blaze a trail.

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