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Squad time! For solo units, we’ve got Cagalli, Angelica, Sayaka, Van, Boss, Kazuki, Sakura, and Mist. For paired units, we’ve got Kouji/Shizuru, Kenji/Kyo, Goh/Anna, Hiroshi/Miwa, and Koji/Yagyuu. Mandatory deployments are Kazuki, Sakura, and Mist. I’ll go over the new units when gameplay begins.
I hope you’re ready for a long update.
Last time, we rescued Hiroshi Shiba and The Zone was destroyed by Himika.
[???]
[Computer beeping]
…It still won’t start. Why!? This thing should start with mental energy… Are you saying the mental strength of my “fragment” isn’t enough!?
[Door opens]
What got you holed up in your lab this time, Ispail?
Gil Berg, huh? Don’t rush me. I’m researching the Crystal Heart. It’s quite difficult.
Crystal Heart? What’s that?
It’s an engine with incredible power. We spotted it during our attack on Atreem and obtained one in secret.
An engine? Why do you need to research something like that yourself? Why not leave it to the professionals?
I cannot. The Crystal Heart belongs to me alone.
What?
When we attacked Atreem, I was astounded by the Crystal Heart’s incredible power, so I want to make it my own. I captured one of their robots just to obtain its Crystal Heart.
No matter how powerful it is, it’s still an engine, right? What’s so amazing about it?
I can’t tell you yet. I’ll show you once I get it working.
When you get it working? You mean it doesn’t work?
I can turn it on whenever I want.
Yeah, sure. How long ago was the attack on Atreem? About an Earth-year, right?
Hmph. The reason it’s taking so long is because I only have one sample to work with, so I have to take things slowly. But the pilot of the Revrius on the Daiku-Maryu… He’s actively using the Crystal Heart installed in his mech. Worst case, I can simply take his mech for myself.
The Revrius?
Yes. I don’t know why, but a Crystal Heart-equipped Atreemian mech is on the Daiku-Maryu. If I capture it, I’ll have a perfectly working Crystal Heart.
I see… Well, good luck to you.
[Gil leaves]
Hmph. Only those who’ve faced this engine can understand its greatness… I must get my hands on the power that once overwhelmed me and even frightened him!
[Alvis, Infirmary]
Kouyou Kasugai is now in your care.
Thank you.
Dr. Toumi… What will happen to Kouyou?
I can’t tell without a thorough examination, but he’ll probably be stuck like this…
No way…
Kazuki, Sakura… Burn this into your eyes. If you act on your own, this will happen to you too.
Time and place!
Um… Are his parents not coming?
…Correct.
Why not? Aren’t they worried about their son?
Kouyou was so happy when he became a pilot, so I think they must be in shock…
No matter how shocked they are, isn’t it strange that they wouldn’t come to check on their own kid?
…Dr. Toumi, could you give Kazuki and Sakura a checkup?
Huh? O-of course. Kazuki, Sakura, please head to the examination room.
Huh? This is so sudden…
What about Soushi?
He’s fine. Just hurry up.
[Chizuru, Kazuki, and Sakura leave]
I’m sorry. This is something I don’t want the kids to hear.
What is?
Actually, we just banished Kouyou Kasugai’s parents from the island.
What!?
Banished…
It turns out the Kasugais were spies for the Alliance. They were leaking information about our movements, the Fafners, and Tatsumiya Island as a whole.
The reason they raised Kouyou was solely to get the Alberich Institute to acknowledge their achievement in raising a Fafner pilot. They only cared about improving their own standard of living.
The Alliance are sending spies to steal Fafner technology?
By the way, what’s the Alberich Institute?
It’s an organization that creates children to become Fafner pilots.
What do you mean by “creating children”?
I mean creating children using artificial wombs. The adults on Tatsumiya Island have lost their ability to conceive due to the Festum…
Artificial wombs!?
Just like Coordinators like Kira, the children on this island have been genetically altered to become Fafner pilots.
So the parents and children aren’t actually related?
That’s not true. Kazuki and I, and Dr. Toumi and Maya, merely used artificial wombs. I can assure you that there are parents with children who are genetically related. In fact, they’re the majority.
But the kids don’t know they were born artificially, right?
Right…
(This isn’t the time to tell them everything… That would cause too much confusion…)
This island has so many secrets…
[Archangel, Cafeteria]
What happened to Kouyou was terrible…
Will he ever recover?
…It’s probably impossible to restore him to normal. His heart has been taken by the Festum.
If they took it, then we just have to get it back, right?
If you spilled juice in a swimming pool, could you only get the juice back?
That’s impossible!
And there you have it.
So that’s what you mean…
Why are the Festum trying to assimilate humanity?
I don’t know. No one knows what their ultimate objective is.
So what now? Shouldn’t we be chasing after Himika?
Until the Daiku-Maryu returns, our duty is to defend the planet. We can’t just focus on Himika.
But Himika is more powerful than ever before. If we leave her alone, something terrible will probably happen.
She instantly erased The Zone after it was up for 50 years.
Don’t worry about that. We currently hold two Bronze Bells. Himika is nothing to be afraid of.
I hope you’re right. I have a bad feeling about this…
[Tatsumiya Island, Embankment]
What is it, Kazuki? You called me out here…
There’s something I want to ask you.
What is it?
Shouko sacrificed herself, you saw what happened to Kouyou, and yet you don’t even grieve. On the contrary, you blame them for destroying a Fafner.
…If you have something to say, just say it.
Fine. I ask you, which is more important to you, Fafners or us?
…What good would answering that question do?
It’s something I have to know! Which is more important!?
…What kind of answer are you expecting?
…
…Fafners.
!!
You’ve changed…
You’re the only one who hasn’t tried to change.
Huh?
Are you there?
!!
If you have doubts on the battlefield, you’ll just be the next victim. Forget about Hamaza and Kouyou.
Are you serious!?
All I need is something to replace my left eye. If you have nothing else to say, I’m leaving.
[Soushi leaves]
Soushi…
(Forget about Shouko and Kouyou? How could I ever do that!? You’re saying that Fafners are more important than even your friends’ lives? Are you out of your mind? Soushi… If that’s what you think, then I…)
I overheard your conversation.
Ms. Kariya!
What happened to Minashiro’s left eye?
…It’s something I did. When I was a kid, I did something to his left eye. I don’t remember why it happened, but what I do remember is that I… I thought I would at least try to be a replacement for his eye, but…
But you’re not able to keep up with him? It’s understandable. He knows about the outside world.
The outside world? Like Kyushu, where we just fought?
Kyushu and this Darius world they mentioned are certainly outside of Tatsumiya Island, but there’s another world, a paradise, even closer than that.
A paradise?
That’s right. I’ll take you to paradise.
!!
[Archangel, Hangar]
Big Shooter is requesting permission to land?
That’s right.
(Phone)
But I’m looking at the Big Shooter right now. Are you sure you got that right?
It’s approaching. I’ll show you the camera feed.
[A screen turns on]
Oh… Hmm? Isn’t that…
It’s the Big Shooter!
Huh?
Isn’t that the older model that Commander Tamaki piloted 50 years ago?
Who’s flying that antique?
If that really is the Big Shooter, then we have to let it land. Okay, prepare the flight deck!
[The Big Shooter lands]
Hey, everyone. Don’t leave me behind! I just woke up.
Hiroshi! Are you okay?
Of course. My body is very sturdy.
I told you to behave yourself until we finished checking you out… Honestly, Hiroshi, you’re so reckless…
C-Commander Tamaki!
Commander, were you the one piloting that Big Shooter?
Yes. This machine is like an extension of my own body. I can pilot it better than anyone. Besides, I’m the only one who can be Hiroshi’s partner.
Don’t push yourself, Micchi.
I’m fine, Hiroshi.
So from today on, we’ll be fighting alongside you. I'm looking forward to it!
Same here…
We look forward to working with you.
[Alvis, Fafnerburg]
Are you ready?
…Yes.
You can still back out now if you want.
…I’ve already made up my mind.
This island isn’t the place where you belong. I want you to protect the world, not just a single island.
Protect the world? Me?
Of course. You are a Fafner pilot.
…
Then let’s go. To the outside world!
…Yes.
(This is fine…)
[Alvis, Percival Room]
[Alarm]
Status report!
The Mark Elf has left the island.
What!? Did you give it the order to launch!?
Of course not. I would never do that.
What!? Where is he going?
I have no interest in those who leave the island.
(I thought Kazuki would understand me…)
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Ms. Kariya, where are we?
Someone will be here to pick us up soon.
Pick us up?
A Festum!?
Tch. At a time like this!
This is bad! We have to move!
No. We can’t leave this palace!
Huh?
Fight, Makabe! That’s an order!
O-okay!
What are you doing!? You have to defeat that thing! Makabe!
I know!
(I can’t move the way I want to! Is this because I don’t have Soushi’s support?)
Ah! Is that a Fafner?
That’s enough, Makabe. Stand down.
Huh? Okay…
Is that Fafner…
Yep, it is.
To have this much trouble against a mere Sphinx… The Nothung model isn’t that great after all!
Let’s finish this quickly!
All right. I’ll take care of the Festum…
Ah, wait! Canon!
“Are you there?”
There was someone here before, but they’re gone now… The beast with ten horns hated that woman, stripped her naked, and devoured her flesh…and then burned her to ashes!
(TL Note: Revelations 17:16.)
Amazing! What kind of Fafner is that?
What, are we not needed here?
…Next, we’re to capture that Fafner, right?
Isn’t that guy an ally!?
Stay still.
Huh?
We are Phantom Pain of the Earth Alliance.
Earth Alliance!? Ms. Kariya! What does that mean!?
I don’t know how you were tricked into leaving the island, but you’ve been deceived.
Tricked?
Come along quietly. If you resist, you’ll only suffer.
Dammit…
[Moldova Base, Hallway]
Stay in that room and cool down.
How dare you trick me! Was the Fafner your objective from the start!?
Don’t misunderstand. As promised, I showed you the outside world and brought you to paradise.
Paradise!? What paradise!?
My paradise. I’ll make good use of the Nothung model. Thanks for all your hard work, Kazuki Makabe.
[Yukie locks the cell]
What a naive brat.
Yeah… Just like you.
Huh?
We’ve looked into you and we know how close you were to Kouzou Minashiro.
!!
It’s fine to use your womanly charm to extract intel, but getting too close is a problem, right?
Everyone’s suspicious. They think you’re a double agent.
T-that’s not true!
We’re taking you into custody. Come with us.
Stop! Let me go!
It’s a shame that our reunion after five years is like this, Yukippe.
Huh!? Is that you, Michio?
That’s mean. You only realized it now?
Let me see him! If he knows I’m here, he’ll treat me better than this! Michio!
You’re noisy.
She hasn’t changed since I was on the island… If she doesn’t shut up, gag her. Take her away.
Roger.
[Canon and Yukie leave]
By the way, what’s going to happen to the Nothung model?
From what I’ve heard, it’s going to be used for research on a new type of Fafner. Dad said that with the Nothung model’s core, he can complete a new model called the Salvator model.
What about the pilot?
He’ll probably be used as a guinea pig for the brass.
A guinea pig?
They’ll thoroughly investigate what kinds of genetic modifications a Nothung model pilot has gone through.
(I feel bad for that Kazuki kid…)
[Moldova Base, Conference Room]
We finally got our hands on the Nothung model… On behalf of the entire world, I thank you, Dr. Bartland.
With this, the Arcadian Project will finally be able to contribute to humanity.
We must mass-produce the Nothung model as quickly as possible and wipe out the Coordinators!
(Phone)
What about the Festum?
That can wait! The Festum and other invaders can wait until we take back Earth for our race, the Naturals!
Fine…
By the way, Dr. Bartland, I heard something rather disgusting regarding Fafners.
What is it?
Is it true that the Nothung model pilots are genetically engineered and born from artificial wombs?
Yes. Alvis’ children were given immunity to the core’s toxins while in an artificial womb. In a sense, they are beings that could become the Festum’s natural enemy.
So they’re Coordinators?
It’s true that we’re applying the technology developed by George Glenn, but strictly speaking, they’re not Coordinators. They’re only meant to pilot Fafners.
As long as they’re not Coordinators. We can rely on them to achieve our objectives. Submit a report on the Fafner pilots later. There’s a chance we can use this technology to enhance the Extended.
As you wish…
Then please continue your research on this new Fafner.
[Lord Djibril hangs up]
Lord Djibril… To prioritize repelling the Coordinators while being aware of the danger the Festum brings… Certainly, the Coordinators are a hateful existence, but…
However, we cannot destroy the Festum without Logos’ backing. In order to secure priority access to the remaining funds, we have no choice but to grovel to him.
I know that… By the way, how’s the work in transferring the Nothung’s core to the Salvator progressing?
Dr. Hino is working on it. We should be able to perform a startup test tomorrow.
I’m looking forward to it, Dr. Bartland.
Ma’am…
[Moldova Base, Prison Cell]
[Door opens]
Hey, it’s been a while, Kazuki Makabe. Sorry about the cramped room.
Michio!? Why are you here?
Five years ago, I was brought here by my father. Since we left the island, I’ve been working as a pilot for the Alliance. Oh the places they’ve sent me…
Michio, what is this place? What’s going to happen to me?
This is the Earth Alliance’s Moldova base. It’s 400m underground. The thick layer of earth protects us from the Festum’s mind-reading abilities.
Moldova…
I don’t know what they’re going to do to you. How could a mere pilot know that?
Oh…
Don’t worry. You won’t be killed.
That’s good I guess.
It’s the little miracles. By the way, Kazuki, could you tell me about Tatsumiya Island?
The island?
The island. I’m curious as to what’s happened since I left.
Okay…
[Alvis, Percival Room]
Incoming call from the Archangel.
On screen.
[Screen turns on]
Commander Makabe, is it true that your son has left the island?
(Phone)
Unfortunately, that’s the case. He left in the Mark Elf.
But he was tricked by Ms. Kariya!
I knew that Kariya was a spy for the Alliance, and yet I was letting her operate freely… I never imagined she would do something like this. I was too naive.
Is there anything we can do to help? You just lost one Fafner and now another has left. Don’t you only have one Fafner left?
You don’t need to worry about that.
What do you mean?
We’re currently preparing to replenish our Fafners and pilots. If everything goes according to plan, we’ll have three more Fafners ready.
That’s good…
I appreciate your concern, Captain Ramius. Thank you.
Then we’ll proceed with preparations to return to Build Base. Ending the call.
[She hangs up]
(My foolish son is probably an Alliance prisoner right now… I might be a failure as a Commander for thinking that’s better than him fighting in a Fafner…)
[Alvis, Fafnerburg]
Even so, I can’t believe we’re going to be Fafner pilots.
There aren’t enough pilots, what with Kouyou and Kazuki…
!!
What happened to Kazuki?
Huh? You didn’t know? Kazuki ran away from the island with Ms. Kariya!
You’re kidding! They had that kind of relationship!? Forbidden love… The elopement of two with such a large age gap! Amazing! Incredible!
Shut up!
[Sakura smacks Kenji]
Oww!
It’s not something that fancy! Kazuki just got scared and ran away. He deserted in the face of the enemy!
That’s not it.
Huh?
Kazuki didn’t run away because he was scared of fighting. He didn’t want to change because of the fighting… He left because he wanted someone to remember him as he was before he piloted the Fafner! Why can’t you understand that! We’re his friends, right!?
T-Toumi…
…
[Moldova Base, Prison Cell]
[Door opens]
It’s been a long time, Kazuki Makabe.
(Yoji Hino. Fafner. CV: Jūrōta Kosugi)
Huh?
Yoji Hino, from the island five years ago. Do you remember me?
Mr. Hino. I just saw Michio.
Oh? So he came here too…
Are you also working for the Alliance, Mr. Hino?
I’m developing a new Fafner here that surpasses the Nothung model.
A new Fafner?
It’s a Fafner designed not to defeat as many enemies as possible, but to allow as many soldiers as possible to survive.
Such a Fafner exists?
So, why did you leave the island?
I wanted to know what I should be fighting for… I felt like I didn’t belong there…
I see… Fumihiko would be proud. By the way, Kazuki, why don’t you come and work for me?
I’m a prisoner of war, right? Is that even allowed?
I’m a staff officer. I can pull some strings. If you come to work for me, I might be able to show you a path other than fighting.
A path other than fighting…
Take your time and think about it.
[Moldova Base, Hangar]
This is not us.
(Idun. Fafner. CV: Mitsukai Madono)
Something that is not us is before us.
(Mjölnir. Fafner. CV: Megumi Toyoguchi)
We diverge here. We will make me act.
[Idun leaves]
Then we will also make me act.
[Door opens]
So you noticed the Mark Elf’s core, Akane.
This is not us.
That’s right. That core is part of the Mir that was activated in Kyushu. It’s an existence that brings despair to humanity, but now it’s our only hope.
We will make you synchronize with our thoughts.
That would mean you’d never understand the other side. This is a momentous occasion. You Festum are here because you want to understand humans. Do you know why I haven’t told Mitsuhiro about you?
One side knows, the other doesn’t… The branching of possibilities is what defines human individuality.
The opposite is also true. My individuality has chosen a different path from both Mitsuhiro and the Arcadian Project.
You will become one with me.
I won’t. You’re following the will of a human named Akane Makabe, with whom you once assimilated.
Akane Makabe is no longer here.
To confirm that, I want to have Kazuki Makabe meet you. A new branching point might begin. A branch that neither humanity nor the Festum have ever experienced.
We will not allow me to come into contact with any other Mir besides ourselves.
Why!?
[Alarm]
W-what’s happening!?
The we who isn’t me has begun their plan.
Impossible! Are you saying there are other Festum in the base besides you!?
[Moldova Base, Conference Room]
What the hell is happening!?
Multiple Alhenterus types confirmed! They’re approaching Moldova Base at high speeds!
(Phone)
…They must be reading our thoughts. There’s a possibility that a Festum has infiltrated the underground base!
We should evacuate immediately. Even if we lose this base, we still have many others.
That’s the wisest course of action.
[Moldova Base, Prison Cell]
What’s that alarm? What’s going on out there?
[Door opens]
Kazuki!
Mr. Hino!
You need to run! The Festum are attacking!
What!?
Kazuki, I have a favor to ask. Hear me out.
What is it?
Buy us some time.
Time? What do you mean?
We’re currently preparing to transfer the Mark Elf’s core to the new Fafner, but we need a little more time. Please hold off the Festum for a bit! Once preparations are complete, I’ll give you the new Fafner!
Why me?
There’s no time to explain! Deploy in the Mark Elf immediately! Follow me!
M-Mr. Hino!
Triple Six, where is Sven’s team?
They left with Secretary General Hester as part of her guard detail.
Guard detail?
I call it guard detail, but they really just abandoned the base to save their own skin.
…I see.
You see? How can you be so calm? We’ve been left to die, you know?
I’m just following orders to kill the Festum.
[All NPCs except Michio and Canon die]
Dammit! The damned Festum are doing whatever they want!
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Is that the Nothung model!?
Why is that here? Is Kazuki piloting it?
Huh? Yeah, it’s me.
Why are you piloting that? You’re supposed to be in the brig!
Mr. Hino, your father, let me out.
He did?
He said to fight the Festum until the new Fafner is ready.
My stupid old man is still working on that Fafner at a time like this!? Ah well. I guess I’ll have to bet on that new toy. Kazuki, let’s fight the Festum together!
Eh? O-okay!
Canon, you too!
Fighting alongside a POW is out of the question.
This is an order! Don’t argue!
…As long as it’s an order…
Then it’s settled. Let’s squash some Festum!
[Michio and Canon turn blue]
We’ve got two new Fafners!
[Fafner Megatherion Model]
Don’t bother upgrading, as we don’t get to keep the Megatherion for long at all. It’s just a slightly worse Mark Elf, but with a focus on ranged attacks.
Damned Festum! They keep showing up everywhere… But thanks to them, my kill count is only going to get higher!
[Fafner Babylon Model]
The Megatherion, but with a focus on close range attacks. To reiterate, it’s basically a slightly worse Mark Elf in everything except firepower. If you, for some reason, want to fully upgrade its attack, it has the highest non-combination Fafner attack in the game.
I will simply carry out my orders… I’ll fight the Festum until I die!
See that base where Kazuki spawned? Camp on its defensive structures and let the Festum come to you. The HP/EN regeneration given by those tiles are extremely useful in surviving the Festum’s attacks. It’s worth noting that, since Kazuki isn’t connected to Soushi, he’s no longer immune to the Festum’s mind-reading bonuses. Canon and Michio are also not safe from those bonuses either. Using Focus helps a lot here.
There’s nothing but fighting everywhere… Only fighting… Is Tatsumiya Island really the only paradise out there!?
When there are two enemies left…
More enemies!
They’re still coming!?
The plot continues when all Festum have been destroyed or the start of the next player phase after those reinforcements arrive.
[Alvis, Percival Room]
Huh? What’s this?
What is it?
Some kind of video is forcing its way through!
On screen!
[Screen turns on]
That’s a lot of Festum!
Where is this?
Analysis is complete. This is Moldova, at an Alliance base!
Who’s sending us this video?
I don’t know who’s responsible, but if the whole world sees this, they’ll lose the will to fight.
Perhaps that’s their goal…
Are you suggesting the Festum are behind this video?
It’s unprecedented, but this might be a way for them to gather information.
Impossible! Do you mean they comprehend human emotions!?
Hey, isn’t that the Mark Elf?
What!?
Kazuki!
So that’s where Kazuki is!
[Beeping]
Incoming transmission from the Archangel!
Connect me.
Commander Makabe, are you seeing this footage from the Moldova base?
(Assume anyone not a Fafner character is on the phone)
Yes, as we speak.
That’s the Mark Elf, your son’s unit, right?
…It is.
Let’s go save him! If we don’t do anything, he’ll be in serious danger!
…Don’t.
Why?
That certainly is the Mark Elf, but there’s no guarantee that Kazuki is the one piloting it.
Huh? What are you saying!?
Besides, we can’t put everyone in danger for the sake of one person.
Commander Makabe! I understand your position, but there’s nothing more important than a kid’s life! Let’s go save Kazuki!
You will not, Representative Athha. Kazuki stole a Fafner and fled the island. He’s a traitor.
Why are you so inflexible!? Whatever! Captain, let’s go by ourselves! We can’t just leave Kazuki to die!
Are you sure? Moldova is an Alliance base. It’s hostile territory.
This is a battle against the Festum! Who gives a crap about the Alliance or Orb!?
…Cagalli’s right. Let’s go save Kazuki. Any objections, Commander Makabe?
…
We’re running out of time. Let’s go already!
Yes. Archangel, launch!
[They hang up]
Hey, Makabe. Are you sure about this?
…
(Commander Makabe…)
[???]
Dammit! Why won’t it work!? According to the data, it should move with my mental power! Is this Crystal Heart broken!?
[Door opens]
Pardon me, Lord Ispail.
What is it?
We’ve intercepted a video transmission from an unknown source.
A video? Put it on the monitor.
Sir!
[A screen turns on]
This footage… Is that the Festum? Are they fighting the Alliance?
Yes sir! It’s footage of a battle at the Alliance’s Moldova base! It’s being broadcast to the entire planet via satellite!
The entire planet? What for?
Unknown!
No matter how foolish the Earthlings are, I don’t think they would deliberately broadcast a crushing defeat… Which means this is propaganda being broadcasted by the Festum.
That’s impossible! The Festum are silicon-based life forms that fuse with others… I don’t think they have that kind of intelligence.
Think carefully, you fool. What if the Festum have changed… Or rather, they evolved? We don’t fully understand the Festum ourselves, but if their assimilation is the same as our fusion… If they assimilate a life form that’s strong enough to influence their collective, it wouldn’t be surprising if they could gain the intelligence to do this. Yes… That would be a form of evolution.
I see…
Do you want to try evolving me too? I’m getting tired of this form. With your “fragments”, I won’t even need to be dormant for fusion. You were created by Planet Crisis, so you’re essentially a foot soldier made out of pure “fragments”.
That’s impossible… I alone can’t possibly evolve Lord Ispail!
Hmph. Don’t be so timid… We’re all destined to disappear someday.
(But I will defy that fate.)
Enough idle chatter. Let’s watch the humans’ miserable defeat.
[Alvis, Percival Room]
Makabe, stop being so stubborn. Why aren’t you going to save Kazuki!?
I’m not being stubborn. I’ve simply made the appropriate decision as a Commander.
If you won’t go, then I’ll go alone!
…Do you really think I’ll give permission for that?
I’m still following orders from someone who used to be your superior officer to protect you and Kazuki!
My superior officer?
A direct order from Akane Makabe, the ace pilot of the Alliance’s 2nd Combined Brigade Special Forces Battalion!
!!
Mizugochi, you…
[Alarm]
Fafners Mark Acht, Fünf, Drei, and Sieben have launched from Fafnerburg!
Impossible! Who authorized this!?
Sorry, Makabe! This is my fault! I took my eyes off of the kids for a moment!
(Phone)
No, it’s my fault! I couldn’t stop them.
(Phone)
…
Heh…
Launching four units at once? What are they thinking?
Well you see…
What’s done is done. Let them do what they want.
That’s unacceptable! Issue a return order immediately!
[The door opens]
Let them go, Soushi.
Tsubaki!
You want to save Kazuki too, don’t you?
That’s not…
Be more honest with yourself, Soushi.
But even if we do go and help, they’re inexperienced pilots who’ve only just started their training. I don’t think they can do much to help him…
Isn’t that what the Siegfried System is for?
!!
Soushi, can you support them? I’ll take full responsibility.
…Understood. I’ll enter the Siegfried System.
Thank you.
(Kazuki. This is all because you left. I feel nothing but anger towards you… But to be honest, I also want to help you. Just wait, Kazuki!)
[Soushi leaves]
We’ll have to thank those brats, Makabe.
…Those four will be sent to the brig when they return.
I’ll at least make sure they get some good grub.
[Tatsumiya Island, Airspace]
Hey, was it really okay to do something this reckless? This is really bad. We should head back…
We’re not wrong. We’re going to save Kazuki and the Mark Elf. It’s not just for Kazuki’s sake, but for the entire island.
You’re wrong! We’re helping Kazuki because he’s our friend! We risk our lives for friendship! That’s what Mobile Samurai are all about!
It was the same with Shouko and Kouyou… Soushi’s an asshole! What does he think of us anyway!? Kazuki is just as bad, running away from the island on his own… After we save him, I’m gonna knock some sense into him!
(Besides, if I can fight the Festum, I can avenge my dad… I’ll do anything to do that!)
You guys, that’s enough of your reckless behavior!
Soushi!
Minashiro…
I knew it! We’re gonna get in trouble!
Soushi, I’m not going back.
I won’t stop you from going to Moldova. However, you will follow my orders. Got it?
Soushi!
What is it, Mark Fünf?
My codename is Gobine!
…
All units, hurry towards Moldova. I’m worried about Kazuki.
Roger.
Haa… Haa… Canon, how many more customers do we have?
I don’t know. One thing’s for sure, we don’t have time to count them…
Heh. This must be the lunch rush…
(How long has it been since the battle started? Even a popular restaurant at peak hours wouldn’t have this many customers coming non-stop…)
Oh come on! We’re only three people. How many more are going to show up!?
Kazuki, the core transplant is ready. Return to the hangar.
(Phone)
Mr. Hino! But if I leave now, what about Michio and Canon?
They’ll be fine. Besides, if you get in the Mark Sein, the battle will be over sooner. Hurry!
Mark Sein? Roger. Heading back.
[Yoji hangs up]
Michio! I’m going to your dad!
Yeah, I heard the news. Just come back quick!
Yeah!
[Kazuki leaves]
Well, it’s just us now, Canon.
This pattern’s getting old.
I agree.
That’s the Archangel!
This is an Alliance base, right? What are they doing here!?
Where’s the Mark Elf? Is Kazuki safe?
We were pinging the Mark Elf’s ID code, but it suddenly disappeared!
What!?
Let’s take care of the Festum first! We can’t save Kazuki if they’re still around!
All units, launch!
Deploy the troops!
Archangel! What’s going on!? Are you here to help us!?
We didn’t come to help the Alliance. We came to rescue Alvis’ Fafner and its pilot.
You mean Kazuki?
You know him?
Is he safe?
Yeah, he’s safe. He’s on his way to pick up his new Fafner.
A new Fafner? What kind of…
Cagalli, save it for later. Alliance pilots, will you fight alongside us against the Festum?
I’m not entirely thrilled about teaming up with the enemy, but we don’t have much choice. Let’s have a temporary truce, at least until the Festum are dealt with! You too, Canon!
Is that an order?
Yes.
Roger.
Some more new units!
[Old Jeeg]
Just like Kenji’s Jeeg, but with slightly stronger attacks. If you like using Kenji, Hiroshi is just more of the same. The two Jeegs even get a combination attack in Double Spin Storm.
[Big Shooter (Old)]
Old Jeeg’s partner. Make sure to use a terrain part on one of them so they’re not useless. Otherwise, it’s just like the other Big Shooter, but with slightly stronger attacks.
Both Old Jeeg and Old Shooter inherit upgrades from their newer counterparts, so you won’t have to worry about them so much.
Keep Canon and Michio on the base and move the main army south. Wipe out the Festum before the Fafner pilots get overrun. Also, Mist cannot be allowed to die. You’ll see why later.
The plot continues at the start of the next player phase.
[Moldova Base, Hangar]
The core transplant to the Mark Sein is complete. Now, you who were once Akane Makabe, please deliver this unit and data disc to Alvis’ child.
We won’t let me meet Kazuki Makabe.
Why? Does your Mir deny our side’s Mir?
We have no concept of denial or affirmation, because we will transition to a higher dimension by returning the universe to nothing. We simply won’t give me any further branching possibilities.
I see. Then let’s watch the development of that core together one last time.
We have no concept of development.
Then you’ll learn. That will be the first door to the path that Akane Makabe was aiming for.
Akane Makabe… Kazuki Makabe’s mother…
That’s right. To pass on the will that remains even now, I will give this to him.
…
I have to go and take care of this facility’s final moments. I’ll leave the rest to you.
[???]
Hmm? Is that the Revrius!? Why is it able to move? Is the Crystal Heart I possess really broken? Then I have no choice but to capture it and find out. Hey, we’re going into battle! Prepare my unit immediately!
Yes sir!
(I must get the Crystal Heart working no matter what! And then I’ll…)
[Moldova Base, Hangar]
Mr. Hino! Where are you, Mr. Hino!?
Kazuki Makabe…
Huh? It can’t be… Mom!?
I am here to give you this Mark Sein and data disc, as instructed by Yoji Hino.
The Mark Sein…
…We will not allow any further divergence.
W-what are you saying? Mom! You’re Mom, aren’t you!?
Akane Makabe is no longer here. I am the being you call Festum.
What!?
I will give you, Alvis’ child, the vessel of the Mir. Get in. I will disappear.
[Mjölnir disappears]
Wait! Mom! MOM!
(Mom is a Festum? That can’t be true…)
[Explosion]
…I have to fight… I have to defeat the Festum!
Super Robot Wars K - Shangri-La
So this is the Mark Sein! The feeling in my body is completely different! With this, I can…
What is that Fafner!?
That’s the Mark Sein… The Salvator model that my father was developing!
This is the power of the Mark Sein…
Is that the new Fafner Kazuki was getting?
Huh? Oh, it’s the Archangel! Why are you here?
We came to capture you because you ran away from the island!
Huh?
Stop it, Kenji! We came to help you! Everyone on the island is worried sick!
They are? But I betrayed them…
We’ll talk later! Right now, we need to take care of the Festum first!
Roger.
(Mom, the Mark Sein… There are so many things I don’t understand, but right now, all I can do is fight!)
Farewell, days of youth.
[Fafner Mark Sein]
The strongest Fafner. It’s better than the Mark Elf in every single way, and it even has a special Assimilation ability. Basically, when the Mark Sein attacks a Festum, should the Festum survive, it will lose morale. If this morale drops below 90, the Festum will instantly die and the Mark Sein will regain 10% HP and EN. Granted, there won’t be many opportunities beyond this stage to fight Festum, but it’s fun to throw Kazuki into an entire horde and watch him make it out unscathed. Its two melee attacks also bypass all barriers except the Zoids’ Bio Armor. The only downside is that the Mark Sein doesn’t have good EN efficiency and a surprisingly low amount of ammunition. Watch what you use as a counterattack.
Why did the Festum take on my mom’s form? Answer me, Festum! Where’s Mom!? Where did she go!?
Once all the enemies have been eliminated, the plot continues. We’re still not done yet.
That unit is dangerous to us. We will eliminate that unit.
There’s still more!?
The Alliance mechs that were defeated by the Festum have revived!
More like they’ve been assimilated!
What do you mean!?
I mean they’re puppets controlled by the Festum!
So they’re enemies?
But what about the pilots?
They no longer have human consciousnesses. Put them out of their misery…
…Roger. Everyone, let’s go!
We’ve got Alliance Mobile Suits and Mobile Armors now. The Mobile Armors are especially dangerous, since their barriers severely reduce the damage taken by incoming attacks. Just keep on keeping on and you’ll be fine.
At the start of the next player phase…
More Fafners!?
Those kids… They came after all!
Gobine is here!
Kazuki, we’ve come to help you!
I don’t wanna be here! Mommy, I wanna go home!
Damned Festum!
Everyone, you’re here!
I knew it. The Synergetic Code is severely affecting the pilots’ personalities…
(Phone)
Soushi, pay close attention to the pilots’ mental state.
(Phone)
Roger.
(Kazuki never had this kind of problem…)
Soushi, I have an idea!
What is it, Mark Fünf?
It’s Gobine!
…
I’ll draw the enemy’s fire. While they’re distracted, Sakura, Kenji, and Maya will take them down. How’s that?
Can we really do something like that?
Sounds good. I’ll finish them off in one blow.
Anything is fine as long as we kill them! Let me fight already!
Stop, Mark Fünf! You can’t win with such a simplistic plan!
Even if the chances of winning are 0%, we’ll fight believing in tomorrow’s sunrise! That’s what a Mobile Samurai does!
This is insane… Don’t do whatever you want. I’ll forcibly eject you!
Calm down, Soushi. What good will you getting upset do? Trust the pilots!
…Fine.
The enemy has appeared! LET’S GO, GOBINE!
Wait! I haven’t done anything yet…
Did you see that! That’s Gobine’s power!
Wow. They’re quite good for rookies.
Those kids are middle schoolers, right? I can’t lose to them!
When did everyone get so…
Kazuki…
S-Soushi!
What’s that machine?
This is a new model of Fafner.
…Well, whatever. I’ll hear about it later. For now, I’m just glad you’re alive.
Y-yeah…
Defeat the Festum and come back to Tatsumiya Island. We’re worried about you.
…
I have to focus on supporting our friends. Can you fight alone?
Yeah. I’ll be fine.
Good.
Soushi…
What?
…Thank you for coming…
You should thank them. Watch out, the enemy is coming from the front!
Roger!
Three new Fafners along with Sakura’s Mark Drei.
[Fafner Mark Fünf]
The most defensive but the slowest Fafner. Its Aegis ability will severely reduce all incoming damage and all of its attacks (which are close combat) require EN to use. This makes Mamoru extremely energy inefficient. If you want to use him, make sure to max out his EN as soon as possible.
I am Mobile Samurai Gobine! Festum! Feel the wrath of Gobine!
[Fafner Mark Seiben]
The sniper Fafner. All of its attacks require ammo, so make sure to give her a Cartridge and the B-Save skill. Maya has the longest ranged attack in the game along with Gain and Ray, so you can attack bosses without fear of counterattacks.
Kazuki, from now on, I’ll fight alongside you. I’ll carry on Shouko’s wishes.
[Fafner Mark Acht]
A long-ranged bombardment Fafner. It's slow and bulky, but it can deal a lot of damage at long range with its Medusa weapons. However, its ammo count is small and its EN usage is high, so make sure to pick your shots wisely and pair him with a sniper-type unit.
Mommy, I’m scared… What if I end up like Kouyou? Mommy, help me!
Defeat the last of the Alliance weapons and finish this long stage once and for all!
Come on. Bring it, Festum! I won’t lose! I’m strong!
The map ends when all enemies are defeated.
They revived themselves!?
No matter how many times we defeat them, they’ll just come back endlessly!
But we can’t just leave them alone…
Do we have no choice but to keep fighting!?
Can you hear me, Kazuki? The Mark Sein seems to be doing well.
(Phone)
Mr. Hino! Where are you!?
In the base’s basement. I’m going to initiate a self-destruct. We can’t let the Festum get their hands on this base’s data.
Self-destruct!?
The Fenrir will activate in 5 minutes. Leave this place now!
What!?
Dad! Are you trying to kill yourself!?
Michio. I’ve put you through a lot of hardships. I’m sorry.
I don’t care about that! You need to run too!
The base is swarming with Festum. Escape is impossible.
No… DAD!
Michio, get out of here!
Dad…
Everyone, did you hear that!? We’re leaving this airspace immediately!
Wait! We can’t leave Mr. Hino behind!
That’s right, Captain! We have to try to save him!
We can’t reach him in five minutes. It may sound heartless, but the lives of everyone here take priority! Everyone, hurry to the Archangel! Same with you two Alliance Fafners!
Aren’t there any other people inside the base!? We should…
Don’t worry about that. I’m the only one still alive.
No…
Dad!
Reinforcements NOW!?
AH! It’s them!
That’s the machine we cornered at Atreem!
What!?
Revrius, it’s good to see you again… You’re one of the machines that almost got me back then.
Finally… I’ve finally found you! I’ll defeat you and avenge Atreem!
So it’s the same brat as back then, huh? I don’t care how you’re still alive, but how can a brat like you control the Revrius? Do the Atreemian people possess some kind of special power?
What are you muttering!? Let’s go! UUUOOOOOHHHHH!
(That brat’s mental energy is rising… Hmm? His output is actually decreasing!?)
Hmph. That’s actually kind of funny. What kind of half-hearted attack was that? You’re not even using the Crystal Heart properly!
What!? What are you blabbering about!?
But I’ve obtained some interesting data from that attack… I see… That’s why I almost died back then…
Don’t screw with me! I’ll wipe out your smug face with my next attack!
Stop it, Mist! The Fenrir is about to explode! Retreat now!
No! I have to defeat him! He destroyed my home!
Stop! Even if you kill him, it won’t bring Atreem back!
!!
Revenge is meaningless!
If you hesitate, you’ll get caught in the explosion and die!
But…
Mist, retreat now! You still have things you need to do!
Mist! He’s not the only target of your revenge! There’s still their organization! Calm down!
You’re right. Just defeating that guy won’t accomplish anything!
If you get it, then book it! We don’t have much time left!
Right!
[All allied units leave]
Huh? After all that, they’re running away!?
Lord Ispail! There’s a tremendously large explosive device detected in the basement of this base!
WHAT!? I see, so the Earthlings planned to blow up the base along with the Festum! Dammit! Retreat! We’ll get caught in the explosion!
[Ispail and his grunt retreats]
[The Fenrir blows up, destroying everything]
[Moldova Base, Airspace]
Those damned Earthlings blew up the entire base… I almost got caught up in the blast. But it was worth it to come here in person. I can’t believe I found out so quickly what’s needed to activate the Crystal Heart… I also know why I couldn’t activate it myself. Now that I understand the principles, the possibilities are endless. All that’s left is to see where my research will take me…
[Archangel, Bridge]
Are you two really going to leave the Alliance military?
They abandoned us in Moldova as expendable pawns. There’s no need to be loyal to such heartless people. Besides, I’ve been missing Tatsumiya Island.
If Triple Six orders it, I will obey.
Understood. We’ll take custody of you both on the Archangel.
Thanks, Captain.
My name is Murrue Ramius. It’s nice to meet you.
Michio Hino.
Canon Memphis…
Speaking of which, you mentioned you missed Tatsumiya Island…
I was born there. Five years ago, my dad took me away.
Really? So this will be a homecoming…
I don’t think I’ll be welcomed.
Don’t worry. The people of the island are very warm and kind.
…
(Yumiko… Will you welcome me?)
[Archangel, Hangar]
Hey, you kids! Get in this container!
Why do we have to do that?
It’s a substitute for the brig. Cool your heads in there for a while!
(I don’t have the heart to put them in the actual brig…)
Why!? We helped Kazuki, right!?
You launched from Tatsumiya without permission, remember?
But we did it for Kazuki!
The reason doesn’t matter. Acting on your own is unacceptable! Commander Makabe and Soushi were furious! You could be executed by firing squad! Don’t you realize that!?
E-executed!?
(Maybe I took that a step too far. Well, it’s a good lesson for them.)
I’m sorry, everyone. Because of me…
Don’t worry about it, Kazuki. We did this of our own free will.
Toumi…
This is because you were too sloppy!
Mamoru?
You’re still wearing that thing?
If you guys fought better, Commander Makabe and Soushi would be satisfied and forgive you! You should reflect on your actions!
That’s enough out of you!
[Sakura punches Mamoru and the helmet falls off]
Owwww… Huh? Why are we in a place like this?
Mamoru, you…
What’s up? Why are you looking at me like that? I don’t like it…
I’m gonna paste you across the walls of this container! Prepare yourself!
Eeek!
[The container door closes]
Good grief… Kids, am I right?
You’ve grown up quite a bit, young lady.
What!?
Do you remember two years ago when you sortied in a Skygrasper without permission, got shot down, and went missing?
Shut up! Don’t bring up old stories like that!
Oooh scary…
[Murdoch leaves]
(Come to think of it, that’s when I first met Athrun… I heard he’s busy trying to suppress the extremists in PLANT… Is he doing a good job? Please finish what you’re doing and come back soon, Athrun…)
[Archangel, Cafeteria]
Goh, Angelica, everyone! I’m so sorry for before!
Honestly, you lose all sense of reason when you get stressed. You need to train your mind more.
The Captain told you that countless times! You haven’t grown at all!
I’m really sorry… I was frustrated because I couldn’t save Hino and when I saw that guy, I just…
No excuses! How many times are you going to repeat the same mistakes!?
Sorry…
As punishment, you’re going to treat all of us to a meal.
Huh? All of you?
Of course! You put us all in danger!
But I’m broke…
Then maybe you can pay with your body.
W-with my body? What does that mean?
Massages for all of us. A 60-minute full-body course for each and every one of us.
Sounds nice! My back is killing me from sitting in the cockpit all the time.
Wonderful. My shoulders were getting all stiff.
Your body must be as hard as a rock.
I’ve got a massage for you, Kenji!
[Crack]
Argh!
I’d like a foot reflexology massage.
Huh? But Carmen, you’re not a pilot.
Everyone on the Archangel was inconvenienced, right? Isn’t it natural that you serve the entire crew too?
No way… If I give everyone a 60-minute massage, who knows how long that’ll take…
It’s your own fault. Think of it as training and do your best. Okay?
“Okay?” Even if you say that… Ah… This is hell…
(Everyone is encouraging me even though they’re angry with me, right? To not waste everyone’s kindness, I’ll keep my composure next time and kill them! But my attack didn’t do anything to them… Even if their machine is stronger than before, that’s still strange… What does he know about the Crystal Heart’s power?)
(Mist, it seems you’ve bounced back. You’re troubled by something, but perhaps encountering them earlier ignited your fighting spirit… It’s ironic that you’re feeling better thanks to them, but it’s better than being troubled and depressed. Still, this constant worrying… I wish he would smile.)
[Alvis, Percival Room]
I sincerely apologize for the trouble my foolish son has caused you. Same with our new pilots… I don’t know how to apologize enough.
Please raise your head, Commander Makabe. It was our decision to go and rescue Kazuki. Your new recruits did what they did out of a strong desire to save him. Please be lenient with their punishment for the sake of their friendship. Besides, I put them in a reflection room and gave them a good scolding on the way here.
Thank you for your concern.
Where are they now?
They’re undergoing examinations with Dr. Toumi. Except for Kazuki, they didn’t seem used to fighting in Fafners. Plus, Kazuki was piloting a new Fafner called the Salvator model. Dr. Toumi said that an examination was necessary.
I see…
Why don’t you go see him? You’re worried about Kazuki, aren’t you?
W-why would I… Commander Makabe, I’m going to Fafnerburg. I’m curious about this Salvator model.
Very well.
[Soushi leaves]
He’s so stubborn…
Well then, Commander Makabe. We’ll begin preparing to return to Dannar Base. Please contact us again if anything happens. We’ll come to your aid anytime.
Thank you. We would also like to fight alongside you, but, given the current situation, I don’t think rookie pilots will be much help. In fact, we might even be a hindrance. Once they get more training, we’ll join you.
Understood. We’ll be waiting for that, Commander Makabe.
[Alvis, Infirmary]
Good work, everyone. The exams are finished.
Is there anything wrong with us?
…No. Everyone’s fine. If you experience any physical changes, please let me know immediately.
(Hey, hey. If I said I’m feeling sick, maybe I can skip classes?)
(That’s a good idea!)
Hey, you two! I can hear you! You better take this seriously!
Eek!
I-it was just a joke. Don’t get so angry…
It’s a relief that you’re all okay.
The Siegfried System directly links your consciousnesses, right? I can’t even imagine the burden it puts on your mind and body…
I can’t stand the thought of other people knowing what I’m thinking.
That’s because all of your thoughts are lewd, right?
H-how could I think about that in the middle of battle!? Be reasonable!
So you’re like that the rest of the time…
[Door opens]
Mom! Is it true that Michio is back… Ah! Michio!
Yo. It’s been a while, Yumiko.
What do you mean “it’s been a while”!? How did you even come back to the island!?
It’s a long story… The Archangel picked up me and Canon when we had nowhere else to go. From the Archangel to Tatsumiya. If you don’t want to see my face, I’ll leave right away.
I never said I wanted that!
So you’re welcoming me?
I’m not doing that either! You betrayed us… But I’m glad you’re alive…
…Thank you, Yumiko.
What’s going on? Do you two have some sort of history?
Before he left the island, it seems Michio and my sister were dating.
I see. So then…
Hey, Maya! Don’t blab about our private lives!
Sorry, Sis.
By the way, what’s going to happen to Canon and me? Are we going to be treated as POWs?
[Door opens]
I’d like you to train the new pilots, Michio.
Mr. Makabe… No, you’re Alvis’ Commander now, right? What do you mean by training them?
I heard you’re a well-known pilot in the Alliance.
Not really…
Kazuki and the others only recently started piloting Fafners. I thought that having you teach them piloting skills would be the quickest way to bring them up to speed.
I was an Alliance pilot until yesterday. Are you sure about this?
The Michio Hino I know is a very kind-hearted boy. I don’t think you would betray us willingly.
…Understood. I accept. In the battle in Moldova, I realized that the Festum aren’t the only ones targeting Earth. We need to train the kids to be good pilots as soon as possible, or it’ll be too late.
That’s right. I’m counting on you.
So that’s me, but what about Canon?
Canon Memphis… We have no intention to treat her as a POW. It depends on what she wants, but we hope she’ll decide to fight alongside us for Earth. Like you, the existence of an experienced pilot is crucial.
How about it, Canon? Will you stay here and fight with us?
Is that an order? If it is, I’ll obey.
All right. Then I’ll give you an order. From now on, you will fight alongside us for Earth.
Roger.
So from now on, Michio and Canon will be Alvis’ newest pilots. Also, since Michio is an adult and can live on his own, Canon will need a place to stay… Hazama, I would like you to be Canon’s guardian. Can you do that?
Huh?
It might be cruel to ask this of you, especially since you just lost your daughter, but you’re the best one for the job.
…Okay. I accept. Canon, I’m Youko Hazama. Nice to meet you.
N-nice to meet you too…
Well then, we’ll start training tomorrow. Good luck, Michio.
Yes sir!
Dismissed. Everyone, get some rest.
Let’s head back to the ship. We need to prepare to leave.
Yeah. Let’s go.
Kazuki, Kenji, Mamoru, Maya, Sakura! Good luck with your training!
Let’s fight together someday! For the future of Earth!
I don’t need you to tell me that!
I’ll do my best!
For the future of Earth… I’m feeling motivated!
I don’t know what’s going on, but sure!
[Tatsumiya Island, Embankment]
[Shangri-La plays]
…Hey, Kazuki.
What is it, Toumi?
Whenever we get a break, let’s visit Shouko’s grave. We can invite everyone else too.
Yeah. That reminds me. I need to apologize to Soushi for my actions.
No, that’s not what I’m… I guess I have to say it after all, otherwise you won’t get it.
Hmm? I don’t know what you’re trying to say.
I’m just wondering if we could all get along and be together like before. I thought that if everyone understood your feelings about what happened with Shouko, things wouldn’t be so tense…
You’re right. I feel like I’ve done something terrible for everyone… You know, I don’t think Soushi is angry. I…think he might hate me, though…
No. He doesn’t hate you. It’s written all over his face. He’s always thinking about you. He’s just upset.
Soushi is? Nah…
I hope you’ll be able to hear what he thinks directly someday… Oh, one more thing.
Hmm?
Welcome home.
I’m… I’m home…
Oh! You’re finally awake!
Oh, really!? Thank goodness!
You don’t remember? We did find you lying on the side of the road I guess.
Just think of us like you would the police or fire department. When a crime occurs, you call the police. When there’s a fire, you call the fire department. When a Mimetic Beast is involved, you call Dannar Base! It’s as simple as that!
Were you so hungry you passed out?
Is the boy who died on the road awake?
Ehehe. Shouldn’t you get married too, Sayaka?
Hey auntie, where’s bro… Whoa! Anna!
We’re receiving a call from Cosmo Base! Mimetic Beast No. 12 is approaching!
A Mimetic Beast? Are you sure!?
Yes! We’ve verified the reaction!
Kabuto and Sayaka are so mean! Did they leave me behind!? I wanted to celebrate Anna’s wedding too!
But Boss, we were invited, right?
Kabuto and Sayaka got their invitations…
Now, in the name of God, I will perform the marriage ceremony between Goh Saruwatari and Anna Aoi.
I came here because they said a monster was attacking, but…that wasn’t the one I was looking for. The armored monster will definitely appear again. I’m sure of it!
Daiya, where were you? You left so suddenly, your mom got worried.
Dr. Aoi, it’s been a while.
I didn’t expect there to be this much resistance on this planet… But they’re no match for my Demonic Beast army… Whoops, some of them are Iron Beasts… Well, Iron Beasts are better than nothing. They can be expendable pawns, I guess. Come at me. I’ll crush you!
Daiya, is that monster…
Can you hear me, warriors of Earth?
Can you hear me!? If you can, please reply!
W-where am I!? Is this a cockpit!? Uwaaaah!
We’ve been waiting for this! I’m ready, Captain!
Same here.
Captain! Let us go out in the Crab Bunker!
After seeing Gaiking fight, we can’t just sit back and do nothing!
Yeah, yeah!
Lulu is in charge of supporting Gaiking. She’ll be your most important partner. If you have any questions, ask her.
HAH! Mom this and Mom that! I bet she’s still breastfeeding you! What a chump!
What’s going on, Shizuka? Who are these people?
But it’s true, right?
It’s fine. You look well.
This is Cosmo Base. I’ve confirmed the coordinates.
Dr. Shiba! Zone activity is intensifying!
Connect me to Hester! Notify the staff at each observation point! Recheck the automated monitoring systems and then evacuate the area around The Zone!
Cagalli, it’s dangerous to stay here. We should go too.
I’ve been waiting for you, Darius General Suspage.
Queen Himika! There’s no need to rely on a complete nobody like him. I, your loyal servant Ikima, will kill them all with my own power!
Ikima! What are you doing!?
How pathetic, Ikima!
If what Mist says is true, then we’re not on Earth anymore…
Once upon a time, human civilization became too advanced. Cataclysms and wars occurred, wiping out most humans. The surviving humans created the London IMA to monitor and control humanity in order to restore Earth’s natural environment. While ceding warm regions to plants and animals, humans implemented a relocation policy that limited their habitation to cold regions like Siberia. As a result, for hundreds of years, we humans have been confined to enclosed areas known as Domepolis…
*Yawn*
Gainer… You’ve been playing games all night again, haven’t you? Take your classes more seriously!
Sara Kodama! Gainer Sanga! Assemble at the Bachclone immediately!
You’re late, Gainer! Sara!
Lord Gach, is that really the place Meeya of the legendary Five Sages spoke of?
Yes, it must be. I never thought we’d find it all the way out here…
Why is Meeya’s Town in a place like this?
Gain Bijou and you Gauli Squad brats! We can’t let you return to Yapan's Ceiling! I, Yassaba Jin, Captain of the Siberian Railway’s Security Force, will take care of you!
Well done, Captain Yassaba. How intimidating!
Captain Yassaba! There are some strange mechs I’ve never seen before with those Yapan guys!
I don’t know. They must be unknowns!
They don’t look like Overmen… And they’re different from Silhouette Engines…
GAIN BIJOU! Can you hear me, you womanizing scoundrel!?
Captain! Black Southern Cross is a man who must be killed! Capture him alive? Bring him back? Don’t act on your personal feelings!
(Sir Kejinan… Do your best. I’ll always be by your side…)
Yapan punks! Your Exodus ends today! I’ll drive you back to Wulgusk!
St. Reagan’s Overman threw the entire city unit!
I’m so glad the Princess was unharmed…
It seems she got separated during the retreat…
We’ve been trying the radio for a while now…
Hey, you Railways guys!
Elena… Where are you, Elena… The ceremony is about to begin…
Ugh!
Gadved? What happened!?
Are you Elena’s husband? Look at this bright red dress… Isn’t it beautiful?
Oh, you’re finally awake.
Retreat, Ispail!
A new weapon when we were so close! And that power output! Mist! This is our only chance to defeat him, now that he’s caught off guard! I’ll go! You stay back!
Hello. It’s been a while, Game Champ!
Command…
Wake up… Dann!
This is bad, Lord Suspage!
If you’re going on a recon mission, I want you to try to find out if these items even exist in this world.
I only fight strong opponents. You can deal with the weaklings yourself.
What did you just say, Jose!?
You heard me, Nero. If I didn’t pull through back then, Gloria would have been destroyed.
Both of you, stop it!
No one’s worrying about you!
Both of you, sit down!
(Zzzzz…)
Kids Munt Cup Armor Battle! B-1 Grand Prix! Final Card! The challenger is a surprise entry with five consecutive wins! This mysterious Armor has advanced to the finals! Give it up for Revrius!
Nice to meet you! Please be gentle!
Ke!
We won’t let you do as you please, Siberian Railway!
This Armor was created to protect this town from evil!
We’ll protect our town!
(Zzzz…)
Good morning… I just had a great dream.
Wendy?
200 wins, huh… That’s just how it is.
Excuse me… Are you Carul?
Is it true that one of my students was injured!?
Kiki!
Kiki!
Kikiki!
Are you Suspage of the Darius Army?
Let’s pull it up in one go!
Whoa!
Got it!
Hey Bro, what’s the name of this Zoid?
Oh? I never thought there’d be a Generator in such a remote village…
Hey, blue Zoid! What was that fighting style just now?
Stop it. He’s fighting for his life too.
Huh? I thought we were chasing Digald’s Bio Zoids… There’s a lot of Zoids fighting here I’ve never seen before… And some strange machines that don’t look like Zoids… I wonder what they are… Not to mention that giant flying Zoid… I can’t believe something like that exists.
I’ve already prepared your luggage.
So you were transported to another planet?
And I was so happy after you left…
Don’t be so rough! Put your guns down. I’m…
Lord Nouza!
W-who are you? How do you know my name!?
Hahaha… So all we need to do is to quench his fire?
Still holding a grudge, Puria?
“A woman?” Hehe. What a boring but expected comment from you, Nouza. You see, I’m a being that transcends gender!
Who are you talking to?
…Yes.
We’re friends…
It doesn’t matter where we are!
Or is something wrong?
…
…
Dangaioh is here!
Can you hear me? You’re Earthlings, right?
What’re you talking about? You’re the only one doing any piloting!
Just watch your Boost Knuckle usage!
Dangaioh is a robot formed by combining four fighter planes. Right now, the system is broken, so they can’t be separated.
Something very traumatic happened to her. She’s completely worn out, both physically and mentally.
Everyone, I am Gilbert Durandal, Chairman of the PLANT Supreme Council. Please forgive me for sending this message while PLANT and the Earth are still at war.
This war certainly began with a great tragedy caused by a few Coordinators. We will never forget that we were unable to stop them and the countless tragedies that resulted from their actions. But we cannot continue like this. There is no peace in a world where people keep shooting at each other. Have we not already fully understood the pain of an endless cycle of hatred?
Just like you…
Everyone, run!
You can’t even swim, yet you’re dancing on the cliff like that… Are you trying to die, dummy!?
!
I’m Neo Roanoke.
Shinn! What’s wrong, Shinn?
Oh? What are you two whispering about? Are you up to some evil scheme again?
Captain Westenfluss, you’re here? Captain Gladys is calling for you, so could you please accompany me to the bridge?
Roger! Archangel, full speed ahead!
Mobile Suits from Orb are approaching from the front! All personnel, deploy for battle immediately!
Listen, we have to keep the Minerva here at all costs. I don’t care who gets shot down!
Sir!
It looks like the Orb Army is here to keep the Minerva away from Berlin.
So Orb sided with the Alliance?
Are you going to disobey HQ’s decision, Captain?
Hahaha…
All units have launched!
What happened?
Hey, Maya. What do you think happened?
Kill… Me too?
Hmph. I’ll show you I can handle this baby better than that mentally ill girl!
Shut up! Stella is dead because of you!
Good grief. When was I demoted to Lt. Cmdr.?
G-got it!
(It’s wrong to make Shouko do this. She’s physically weak…)
W-what is that monster!?
Directly above Tatsumiya Island, about 10,000 meters up!
I have to fight… I made a promise to Kazuki…
…
?
I can still fight!
!!
I thought I had her for myself… I thought she called me…
It wasn’t you…
Dr. Bartland, we’ve arrived at the target island.
…
Hipopo!
Mama, will I see Papa soon?
Yeah. Papa is on his way and will be here soon…
Eltrica!
…Damn that Proist. Why did they call me to a place like this?
Lord Nouza.
You’re my mom’s enemy!
…
…
It seems AI 401’s development is progressing smoothly.
Selene!
This is the Nana Buluku, part of the Earth Alliance’s 81st Independent Mobile Task Force! We will be seizing your station. This ship has been granted the authority to attack you without permission!
The Archangel should head to Troya Station.
Oh! Is that Goh!? Long time no see!
We’re in the middle of a battle! What’s with that tone!?
Just like Dannar Base, we’ve also been getting financial support from Orb. We’d be in trouble if our sponsor was destroyed, right?
Bro, I seem to remember you being extremely pissed off at Chairman Durandal’s speech.
I also cannot agree with that man’s ideals. Not to mention trying to silence Orb by force after they expressed a different opinion… It’s absolutely unforgivable!
I’m just following Ekaterina. That’s all.
I’m Hilda Haken, the pilot of the DOM Trooper. To realize the peaceful world Lady Lacus aims for, we cannot allow Chairman Durandal’s tyranny to continue. That’s why I fight for you.
Goh, Shizuru, Kouji, are you guys just going to stand there and watch?
Please hurry! We might not be able to hold them back any longer!
They’ve deployed something incredible at Daedalus.
Roger. Sharing the feed!
Ma’am!
Are you all right, Athrun? You should be in the infirmary…
(Something’s wrong with Athrun. He seems in deep thought…)
Athrun Zala, Special Forces assigned to the Minerva. I’m from the security department. I have a few questions I’d like to ask you.
I’m not going to let them create a world for just Coordinators! The one who will crush that stupid plan will be me and my Destroy!
To think we’d get a turn…
That’s the Archangel for ya. As tough as ever…
!!
You can’t do it alone! I’m going with you!
We’re here too!
From now on, we’ll be fighting on your side!
No matter how you look at it, you guys are doing the right thing.
The Eternal is a ZAFT ship! We’re only doing what’s natural.
…RO! HARO! DO UNDERSTAND!?
Meyrin! Thank goodness… You’re alive!
(Kira? That’s Kira?)
Hey, you can’t forget about me!
We can’t get closer to the base like this!
Hey! I’m Fei-Yen! When you’re in a pinch, I’m the ever helpful and cute Fairy Pink. Did I get that right?
Don’t get carried away. Don’t forget there are enemies present.
My name is Cliaria Vystein. I am a Knight of White Rainbow!
It’s kinda subtly emotional!
Are you really going?
Lieutenant Gil! They’re here! I didn’t hear anything about a base like this, but we seem to be in the right place.
That’s right, Redon. The target is right in front of us, and the orders are to kill on sight!
Ispail… It’s been a long time…
