Shin Super Robot Wars - A Game Filled With Decisions

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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad got introduced to Ryusei Date and the SRX Project.

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Image We'll be at Mount Ikoma soon, with Osaka coming into view right after.
Image Don't go into Osaka proper. Aliens have appeared in Kansai Science City.
Image Roger that.
Image Look over there! There's a Mobile Suit fighting the aliens all by itself.
Image That's the R-2!
Image You recognize it?
Image Yeah. It's one of my fellow SRX Team members. I'm impressed, Rai. You're doing extremely well on your own. You know, he loves calling himself a genius pilot.
Image The SRX Team sure sounds like a group of interesting guys.
Image Exactly. We're the cream of the crop.
Image That jab went right over him.
Image Pick up the pace, Pete.
Image Roger.

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Earth Route Chapter 10: Rai, the Genius Pilot

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Image You're doing great, Rai-Rai.
Image R-Ryusei!? Where did you come from!?
(Raidiese F. Branstein. OG. CV: Ryotaro Okiayu)
Image Like I'd let you hog all the glory.
Image Hmph. You're still annoying as usual.
Image What was that!?

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Deploy the troops, which still means everyone.

Image Stop it, you two. This isn't the time for bickering.
Image I guess you're right. Hey, aliens! I, the Great Ryusei, will be your opponent. Prepare to die!
Image *Sigh* He's like another Koji.

First up, the Ice Man himself.

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[R-2]
The base R-2 is decent. It's the bulkiest mech we have on this route so far besides Gaiking, and its I Field helps when fighting some of the OG enemies. Despite having a B rank in Air, it can fly, but you'll want to land it as soon as possible to take advantage of its A rank in ground. Its biggest weakness is that its best attack, the Beam Chakram, only has 4 ammo. Most of the time, you'll want the R-2 to stay in one place and snipe enemies with its rifle.

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Nothing really to do but to move everyone east and wipe out the aliens. As long as you keep the R-2 on a building, Rai can fend for himself very easily, at least until he runs out of rifle and chakram ammo. Have Ryusei go reinforce him, while everyone else moves on the northern bank of the river.

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Enemy reinforcements spawn on the third enemy phase. These Kyos are extremely agile, so watch out.

There is technically a boss, the battleship Fure, but I won't be covering it since it's impossible to kill. It retreats either when it hits 50% HP or during a plot event on the fifth enemy phase. Speaking of which…

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Image Are you done yet?
(Le Cain. Layzner. CV: Kaneto Shiozawa)
Image We've just finished.
Image Good. We're leaving.
[The Fure retreats]
Image Get back here, you coward!
Image They're so afraid of me that they turned tail. Hahahahahaha!

Here are the items for the map. Make sure you pick up the Chip and the High-Performance Radar in the top right. That extra range is extremely helpful.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image I'm Lieutenant Raidiese F. Branstein of the SRX Team, part of the EDF's Far East Branch.
Image Mmm. I am Daimonji.
Image I know.
Image What were the aliens doing here?
Image I'm not sure, but it seems like they abducted someone.
Image They abducted someone? Sakon, find out who and why.
Image On it.
Image *Stares*
Image Is something the matter?
Image You're normal… I thought you'd be another weirdo like Ryusei.
Image Don't compare me to Ryusei. He's a disgrace to the entire project.
Image You're right. He really is normal.
Image But Ryusei said you loved calling yourself a genius pilot.
Image I mean… I am a genius pilot. There's no doubting that.
Image Great. He is a weirdo after all.
Image Huh? What do you mean?
Image …
Image …
Image Anyway… Find anything yet, Sakon?
Image Yes. It seems the woman abducted is an archeologist by the name of Dr. Anzai.
Image What!? Dr. Anzai!?
Image Do you know her, Pete?
Image I know of her. I read her books.
Image I recall you being a bit of an archeology buff.
Image What kind of person is she?
Image She's the world authority on super-archeology, and is most well known for her theory that the ancient civilizations of Mu and Atlantis were built by aliens.
Image Ancient aliens?
Image It's just an unproven theory.
Image But if she's been abducted by modern aliens, then this Mu thing might have some merit to it.
Image Lieutenant Branstein, what will you do now?
Image Sir, I've been ordered to join the Daiku-Maryu Squad. I look forward to working with you.
Image I see. Welcome aboard, Lieutenant Branstein.
Image You can just call me Rai.
Image Look at you, acting all cool. Ugh. I can't believe we're working together again.
Image Hmph.
[Some time later]
Image I like his cool, edgy vibe. Right, Ikue?
Image Honestly, yeah.
Image M-Midori…
Image Is he your kind of guy, Ikue?
Image I wouldn't call him my type, but I don't hate it.
Image I wouldn't fall for him if I were you. I don't think he's into women.
Image So then that would mean… Ryusei, tell him to stay away from my room.
Image Oh?
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad met up with Rai, the self-proclaimed genius pilot.

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Image Doctor, Commander Oka is on the line.
Image I just got word that Voltes V has been attacked and incapacitated.
Image Was it BESPA?
Image No, aliens. The Voltes Team will be returning to Japan.
Image So then what about Europe?
Image Mmm. I'm planning to send the Cyber Beast Force from the Far East Branch to Europe as reinforcements.
Image The Cyber Beast Force? You mean Dancouga? Hey, did you know their Beast Machines have this thing called Aggressive Mode, and…
Image The Cyber Beast Force… More troublemakers.
Image …Oh, and their main weapon is called the Dancouhou, which--
Image Shut up, Ryusei. Adults are talking.
Image Hey!
Image Professor Yumi contacted me, saying that he has something he wants to deliver to Mazinger Z. Please stop by the Photon Power Lab before returning to base.
Image Roger that.

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Image I'm sorry that I'm asking you to do something unreasonable.
Image Don't worry about it. But I have to ask, what is it?
Image Behold.
Image Wow, it's better in person. Koji will be so happy that the Jet Scrander is finished.
Image Now Mazinger Z will be able to fly.
Image Indeed.
Image I'll bring it to him. Is that okay, Dad?
Image Any objections, Dr. Daimonji?
Image I'll bring it up with Commander Oka.
Image Please do.
Image Let's start loading the Jet Scrander onto the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Professor, we're under attack!!

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Earth Route Chapter 11: The Plan to Defend the Daiku-Maryu

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Image Dammit! I can't believe I got the location wrong. Where the hell did Le Cain go? Hmm? That's the Daiku-Maryu! Hehehehe. My luck must be turning around to run into it here. If I can bring back its corpse as a gift, it'll make up for this blunder and then some. Hehehe.

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Image Doctor! The Daiku-Maryu's power unit was damaged.
Image How bad is it?
Image I don't know.
Image Mmm… Everyone, scramble! Prioritize repairing the damage!

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Deploy the troops! We finally get to bench someone, which will be Yamagatake.

Image And out they come. I'll take care of them one by one.
Image That's our line, old man!
Image O-old man!? I hate being called that! How dare you!
Image Someone got mad. Yet another weirdo…

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Image Listen up, everyone! The Daiku-Maryu is unable to move! Don't let the enemy get close!
Image Roger that. I got this.

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Defeat all enemies without letting the Daiku-Maryu fall. Sounds easy enough, even though it cannot move.

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Here's the boss, Old Man Killer's Grotector. It is possible to defeat it with a well-invested Trider (Watta gets Valor at level 10, along with an upgraded Trider Bird Attack), but it retreats at 50% HP. Either way, you'll have to get it off the map in order to beat the chapter. The Grotector can and will deal massive damage to our units, so try to bait out its main cannon in order to exhaust its EN supplies.

Image I've failed. Retreat!

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Enemy reinforcements spawn on the second and fourth enemy phases.

Here are the items on the map.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image How bad is the damage?
Image It'll need repairs, but it's not serious.
Image I see. I agree with your findings. I'm sorry, Professor, but I need to borrow your facilities until emergency repairs are complete.
Image It won't be a bother at all. As far as I'm concerned, we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Daiku-Maryu Squad. Please, feel free to use whatever you need.
[The screen vibrates]
Image Whoa! Earthquaaaake!!
Image It's just a little tremor. Don't make a big fuss over nothing.
Image Zip it! I hate earthquakes!
Image I feel bad for you, Sanshiro, having to be around an annoying guy like him.
Image H-hey! Don't get too close!
Image Is something wrong?
Image Something wrong? Aren't you one of them?
Image "Them"?
Image Hehehe.
Image Ryusei, what's going on?
Image Don't look at me.
Image ????
(TL Note: 1996 was a different time…)
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu got disabled while parked in front of the Photon Power Lab.

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Image We've been having a lot of earthquakes lately.
Image Could it be from an underwater volcano?
Image It's a bit too unnatural for that. I think it might be man-made.
Image Man-made? Like someone is building something on the seafloor?
Image That's just speculation on my part… But these are aliens we're talking about… It's been reported that they've been buzzing around the Ogasawara Islands.
Image Could they have a base around there?
Image I think it's very likely.
Image We need to check it out.
Image The Daiku-Maryu is still being fixed, so it won't be able to move for a while. Akira, could you please take Ryusei and Rai to investigate?
Image Roger that. We'll leave immediately.
Image Just don't overdo it.
Image Right.
Image Hey, Akira. That's a tough group you're working with today. I feel bad for you.
Image This is just part of the job.
Image Did you say something?
Image Who, me? Anyway, good luck.
Image I got this.

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Earth Route Chapter 12: The First Survey

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Image Tch! I'm with Rai again? Couldn't it be literally anyone else?
Image That's my line. What's Dr. Daimonji thinking by putting a simple-minded fool like you on this investigation team?
Image Calm down, you two… Hmm? It seems we've got company.

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Image Like moths to a flame. Today, I'll get my revenge for your past transgressions.
Image Heh. What's with that attitude? You talking about yourself?
Image How insolent!
Image It seems you have good one-liners every once in a while, Ryusei.
Image Of course I do… Hey! Don't insult me like that!
Image Both of you shut up! Seriously…

I forgot to take a picture of the map, but there's not that much to see. The objective of this map is to survive through 4 waves of enemy reinforcements. Very weak enemy reinforcements spawn during the enemy phase when they have 4 or fewer units remaining, but these guys drop pennies so they're not worth farming.

Honestly, this could have been another email.

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The only boss of this stage is Jeangall in his Skullrook. It's impossible to defeat him, since when his HP drops below 26,000, he restores full HP. That's also not to mention that the Skullrook's giant drill attack will deal a lot of damage to anyone it hits, and our only units for this stage aren't known for their defense.

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Jeangall is also with Beast Knight Namazungo, which I consider a miniboss since it's stronger than the other mooks. If you position Reideen exactly 8 squares north of Namazungo, you can aggro it, but still stay safe from Jeangall.

According to an online guide, if you use cheats to somehow destroy Jeangall, the game bugs out and continues to spawn reinforcements whenever someone does an action.

If you don't want the items on the stage, the best course of action is to camp in the woods on the island the trio spawns on.

Here are the items on the map. There's also a Zolmanium Alloy hidden under Jeangall, so you'd have to lure him away by getting into his range. I didn't bother going for it, since, remember, armor parts are bugged to decrease the unit's armor instead of increasing it.

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The map ends when the trio decide they've had enough (during the next player phase after destroying enough enemies).

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Image This is never going to end. Let's retreat for now.
Image Yeah. We can't overextend ourselves.
Image What's with the cowardice? We can take 'em.
Image Our mission is to check out the area, not to wipe out the enemy. We're getting out of here!
Image Tch. If you say so.
Image Wahahaha. How'd you like that? Arrogant humans. Have you finally realized the power of the great Jeangall?

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Image How magnificent, General Jeangall. You're the pride of Boazan.
Image That was nothing. With my strength, it was as easy as twisting a baby's arm.
Image You didn't defeat them. You merely swatted them away…
Image Excuse me!? Suhl! Are you trying to spoil my victory!?
Image N-no. That wasn't my intention. I just think you shouldn't have let them get away…
Image Well, don't worry about that. I'm having Dankel pursue them.
Image How smart of you, General Jeangall. You're so resourceful.
Image Your praise is making me blush. Gahahahaha.
Image Hmph…
Image (What a simpleton!)

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Image Roger that. The next target is the Photon Power Lab.
Image Are you going on another mission?
Image Huh!?
Image I guess even you can be surprised sometimes. You know, I've been surprised by you ever since we first met… If you kill me here, you'd be caught. You don't want that, do you? It's the school festival, after all, so you should enjoy yourself. At least until the dance is over…
[Sometime later]
Image Heero, are you going to kill me since I know too much?
Image Yeah… I'm leaving now.
Image Ah, Heero… The dance isn't even over yet. Heero…
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Last time, Ryusei, Rai, and Akira led an expedition into enemy territory.

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Image President, I just got a call from HQ. We must return to Tokyo immediately.
Image Mom called? What does she want?
Image Maybe it's funding for a Trider upgrade?
Image Mom always saves up for whatever she wants.
Image Dr. Daimonji, I'm truly sorry, but we need to return to Tokyo for a bit.
Image Understood.
Image We'll be right back. See ya later.
Image Professor, an unidentified mech is approaching us.
Image Is it an enemy?
Image I don't know.

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Earth Route Chapter 13: Heero and Relena

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Image Huh? It's that Gundam from before!
Image You've seen that one before?
Image Yeah, on our way back from Europe.
Image An unidentified Gundam… Its performance and structure are different from the Gundams I'm used to seeing.
Image We don't know if it's a friend or foe. Stay on guard.
Image Doctor, we should be on high alert.
Image You're right. Sanshiro, prepare to deploy Gaiking.
Image On it.
Image Target confirmed. Proceeding with the operation.
Image Oh no! It's going to attack. Gaiking, deploy!
Image Put up the barrier!
Image You've got to be kidding me! Dammit! I'm going out there too!

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Image You're an Earthling, right? Why're you attacking the Photon Power Lab?
Image I don't need to answer that.
Image There isn't a way to have you stand down, is there?
Image I'll kill anyone who gets in my way.

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Image Oh? Gaiking is fighting a Gundam? What did we miss?
Image We need to hurry.
Image That Gundam kinda reminds me of the R-1… Or maybe the R-1 reminds me of it?
Image What are you mumbling about? You're gonna get left behind.

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Image Stop, Heero! You're Heero, aren't you!?
Image !? Relena… Why are you here?
Image Heero, you shouldn't be doing something so wrong.
Image Get out of the way.

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Image Watch out!!
Image !?

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Image Why did I do that? I'm better off with her dead.
Image Heero…
Image Why… Why… WHYYYYY!?
[Heero retreats]
Image …Heero.
Image Hey, girl, get out of here quickly!
Image This way! Hurry!
Image It looks like we've brought the enemy here.
Image Seems that way.

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Image Hmm. It's just as Killer reported. The Daiku-Maryu is currently unable to move. This is our chance. Let's end them here.
Image Sir!

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We're back at the Photon Power Lab and the situation's the same as the last time. The Daiku-Maryu is unable to move, and we have to defeat all enemies on the map. There aren't many right now, but more will show up with some rather different spawn conditions.

It's also worth mentioning that you can't deploy Fan Li, Bunta, or Watta, since Watta is currently back home for a bit. Dunno about the other two. You'll only have Sanshiro, Ryusei, Rai, Akira, and Yamatake for this chapter.

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Here's the boss, Dankel in his Grotector. Same as before, but now we have to actually fight it. I didn't notice it before this map since this is the first time we have to properly fight one, but Grotectors have innate HP Regen, making them more difficult to take down than I thought.

The enemy reinforcements spawn near the center of the map based on Dankel's HP. A pack of random mooks appears after Dankel's next action when he's between 100-80%, another when he's between 80-60%, and a third when he's below 60% HP. After that third pack spawns, he retreats with the following line.

Image Today just isn't going my way.

It is possible to skip reinforcement phases if you deal enough damage in a single turn, and it is possible to defeat Dankel if you've invested in your units enough.

Here are the items on the map:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image What's your name?
Image I'm Relena Darlian.
Image Darlian? Are you related to Vice Foreign Minister Darlian?
Image Yes. I'm his daughter.
Image You seem to know that Gundam's pilot.
Image His name is Heero Yuy, a classmate of mine.
Image Why was he here?
Image I don't know.
Image The next time you see him, tell him that this isn't the time for humans to fight each other.
Image Okay. I'll tell him.
Image Doctor, the repairs to the Daiku-Maryu are complete. We can launch when you're ready.
Image Good. Let's return to base. Professor, that Gundam might attack again. Please be very careful.
Image Understood.
Image Relena, what will you do now?
Image Please don't worry about me. I can go home by myself.

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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad defended the Photon Power Lab from aliens again.

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Image Sakon, the Daiku-Maryu can't keep running on only emergency repairs. Let's do a thorough servicing once we get back to base.
Image I agree. We should also adjust Gaiking at the same time.
Image Mmm. Are you Fujiwara from the Cyber Beast Force?
Image Yeah. Name's Shinobu Fujiwara. The three of us, plus myself, have been assigned to the Daiku-Maryu Squad as of today. It's nice to meet'cha.
(Shinobu Fujiwara. Dancouga. CV: Kazuki Yao)
Image Your reputation for causing trouble precedes you.
Image Tch. Buncha blabbermouths.
Image That just goes to show how notorious we are. Good job, dear leader.
(Sara Yuki. Dancouga. CV: Yuriko Yamamoto)
Image Zip it, Sara!
Image Both of you, cut it out.
(Ryo Shiba. Dancouga. CV: Kaneto Shiozawa)
Image This is why they say those things about it.
(Masato Shikibu. Dancouga. CV: Shigeru Nakahara)
Image Sorry to put you to work so soon, but I need you to take the Jet Scrander to Europe with Sayaka.
Image I'm Sayaka Yumi. It's nice to meet you.
Image Y-yes. Likewise.
Image Shinobu, why are you blushing?
Image I-I am not!
Image I've never seen your ears so bright red before.
Image Shut up! Well, we'll be off shortly.
Image Don't try to change the subject.
Image Be careful on your way there.
Image Of course.
[Some time later]
Image Huh? The Cyber Beast Force's machines are usually separated. Why're you already in Dancouga form?
Image Hehe. Would you like to explain, Shinobu?
Image …
Image Don't be so mean, Masato.
Image Hehehe.
Image So you gonna…?
Image Long story short, he screwed up hard.
Image So we've been given a "no separation order".
Image That's right. Now we have to fight together. Isn't that right, Shinobu?
Image Shut up!!
[Some more time later]
Image By the way, Akira, how did things go at Ogasawara?
Image Well, we were attacked by the enemy before we could get close to anything. I think it's highly likely that there is an alien base there, just as Professor Yumi predicted.
Image We have to do something about it.
Image Once the adjustments to Gaiking are complete, we'll head there in the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Doctor, incoming call from Commander Oka.
Image An unidentified group of Mobile Suits are wreaking havoc in Shinjuku. I need the Daiku-Maryu Squad to head there immediately.
Image Roger. Sakon, is the Daiku-Maryu ready to go?
Image We haven't even started work on it yet.
Image That's fine. Let's get over there.
Image Roger. Daiku-Maryu, launch!
Image Daiku-Maryu, launch!

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Earth Route Chapter 14: His Name is the Undefeated of the East

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Flying in the Sky
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Image Ah! There's someone over there!
Image Watch out for those Mobile Suits!
Image I'm going out there!

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Image Wait a sec! That man is about to do something.

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Yes, you get money from that.

Image Whaaaaat!? Are you kidding me!?
Image What just happened?
Image It looked like a kung-fu technique. But even then, he must be a real master.

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Image He defeated a Death Army soldier with his bare hands… It's unbelievable.
Image That technique…

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Image HIYAAAAAAAAAH!!
(Master Asia, Undefeated of the East. G Gundam. CV: Yosuke Akimoto)

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Image It… It can't be… No! It is him…

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Image The Undefeated of the East… Master Asia!!
Image Huh? That's your martial arts teacher, the former King of Hearts?
Image But why is he here? But more importantly…
Image Where are you looking? I'm here! I'm right here!!
Image Master!!

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Image AAAAAAGH! ANSWER ME, DOMON!!!

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SCHOOL OF THE UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST!!
THE WINDS OF THE KING!!

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ZENSHIN!! KEIRETSU!!
TENPA KYORAN!!

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LOOK! THE EAST IS BURNING RED!!

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Image Domon, let's quickly finish off these weaklings!
Image Yes!

You know, it's not every day I get to talk about people fighting on foot.

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[Domon Kasshu]
He's Him.

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[Undefeated of the East]
He's also Him.

Once again, I forgot to take a look at the map. It's a brawl where we get to control Domon and Master Asia against four Death Army soldiers. Our martial artists can easily defeat each MS in a single hit, and they cannot get hit in return, so this is the greatest email-like stage ever. Instead of going for the kills, use this time to gather the few items around Shinjuku. The Daiku-Maryu is in the top corner, but it can't move, so just ignore it. You'll probably want to give all the kills to Domon, since we can't get Master Asia permanently in this game.

Here are the items in this stage.

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The map ends when all four enemies are defeated, but the fun isn't over yet.

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Image Dammit! There're too many of them…
Image Domon! There's no point in dealing with them one at a time. …Shall we do That?
Image Yes!

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Image RIIIIIIIIISE!! SHINING GUNDAAAAAAAAAM!!!

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CHOUKYUU HAOH DEN'EIDAN!!!

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Image Tch. I didn't even get a turn.

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Image Huh? It's already over?
Image Heh… It's been a long time, Domon. Or rather, the man I've acknowledged as the King of Hearts!
Image M-Master… I've missed you so much!!
Image What's wrong? A man shouldn't cry.
Image Well fought, Domon.
Image Hmm? Who're you?
Image That's Dr. Daimonji of the EDF Far East Branch's Daiku-Maryu Squad.
Image Oh, the Daiku-Maryu Squad. I've heard rumors about you.
Image Doctor, this is Domon's martial arts teacher, the Undefeated of the East.
Image Master Asia!
Image Yes, that's my name.

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Image Domon, for the sake of humanity, we desperately need your help.
Image I refuse. There's something I still have to do.
Image You fool! This is why you're such an idiot. Don't you understand that if humanity is gone, so will your target?
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Image He's right, Domon. Right now, we need to stop the alien invasion.
Image …Fine.
Image That's my disciple for you. Doctor, he may be a clumsy fool, but please take care of him.
Image Of course. But what are you going to do now, Undefeated of the East?
Image I have somewhere I must be. We will meet again. Farewell.
Image Master!
[Some time later]
Image You're Domon, right? I'm Ryusei. Nice to meetcha.
Image Don't talk to me so casually.
Image Domon! I'm sorry, Ryusei. He may be rude, but he's a good person at heart.
Image Ryusei may be stupid, but he's a stupid person at heart.
Image Rai, you asshole!! I'm gonna get you for that! Get back here!!
[Ryusei chases after Rai]
Image I'm Sanshiro Tsuwabuki. I don't want you to think everyone in the Daiku-Maryu Squad is like them, so I'll show you around. Come with me.
[Some time later]
Image Watta, you're back. Did something happen?
Image Yeah. Mom got the money to upgrade Trider.
Image Great! What kind of upgrades?
Image Get this, Trider can now transform depending on the situation.
Image That's cool… What a good mother you have.
Image Hehe. Of course she is.
[Some time later]
Image Sakon, we don't know when we'll be called for another mission, so let's get to work as soon as we get back to base.
Image Okay. Everything's ready, so it shouldn't take that long.
Image Good. Let's head back.

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Image What can you tell me about the group fighting the Daiku-Maryu in Shinjuku?
Image Well… We, uh, don't know.
Image Were they Sharkin's men?
Image They weren't. I checked with Asimov, and he says it's a mystery to them too.
Image Then who the hell were they!?
Image I'm having Suhl look into it right now. We should get an answer soon.
Image I want to know as soon as you do!
Image Of course, sir!
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Image Everyone, we're back and rejoining the squad.
Image Hmm? That guy looks kinda familiar…
Image You've met him once before. It's the guy we fought with on our way back from Europe.
Image We'll be fighting together from now on, so it'll be a pleasure to work with you.
Image I'm Watta Takeo. Nice to meetcha.
Image I'm Domon.
Image You know, I don't think those MSes you fought in Shinjuku were aliens.
Image Those were the Death Army, created by the Devil Gundam.
Image The Devil Gundam? What's that?
Image It's a devilish, terrifying Gundam we're chasing. It's the ultimate Gundam, embodying the three fundamental theories of self-replication, self-regeneration, and self-evolution.
Image Why would anyone build something like that?
Image Its original purpose was to restore areas destroyed by war, but a certain man stole it and fled to Earth.
Image Here's a picture of that man.
Image What's his name?
Image …Kyoji Kasshu.
Image Kasshu?
Image Yes… He's Domon's older brother.
Image Don't call him my brother! He… He killed my mom and got my dad frozen! That man is my enemy!!
Image D-Domon…
Image Mmm… Sorry that happened. If there's anything we can do to hel--
Image I don't need your damn sympathy.
Image Domon, there's no way we can defeat the Devil Gundam by ourselves.
Image Shut up! I'll defeat him alone, without getting anyone else involved!!
Image But Domon…
Image Enough already!!
Image What's wrong with you, you stubborn fool!? You know what, I don't care about your BS anymore! We're through!
Image H-hey… Rain…
Image …
Image …Fine. I hear you loud and clear.
Image You sure?
Image I do.
Image Great. Everyone, please take good care of us.
Image Doctor, we just got word that aliens have appeared in Tsukuba.
Image Sakon, are the adjustments to the Daiku-Maryu and Gaiking complete?
Image Yes, the work was just finished. But we haven't tested launching this newly improved Gaiking yet.
Image We'll manage. Let's get this show on the road.
Image Understood. Good luck, Sanshiro.
Image Huh? Really?
Image You'll pull it off.
Image We're heading to Tsukuba. Launch the Daiku-Maryu!
Image Roger.

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Earth Route Chapter 15: Taken

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Image Launch Gaiking.
Image Sanshiro, Gaiking has been upgraded, but its basic operation hasn't changed. Just stay calm and you'll be fine.
Image Got it.

Enjoy this Gaiking combination animation.

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Image Well?
Image Not bad at all. I can get used to this.

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Deploy the troops. Yamagatake is still the only one being benched.

Image That's the same battleship we saw in Osaka.
Image Are they kidnapping someone again?

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Image The Daiku-Maryu!? Are you done yet?
Image We're almost done.
Image Hurry! Killer, buy us some time.
Image Roger! Daiku-Maryu! I, Killer, will be your opponent. Be grateful.

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Image Oh, it's just the old man again.
Image Hmph. Old man, you say. I won't let you keep insulting me! Prepare to die, kid.
Image Prepare? Prepare for what? That word isn't in my dictionary. Hehe.
Image Grrr… You're so annoying. All right, I think I'll kill you first.

Firstly, we got some changes to the squad.

Gaiking and the Daiku-Maryu got an upgrade in both stats and weapons. Gaiking gets 500 HP, 20 EN, 2 mobility, 100 armor, 10 limit, 1 move, better terrain ranks, and three new attacks. Plus, its old attacks get a slight buff of between 100 and 300 extra power each. The Daiku-Maryu gets 4000 HP, 20 EN, 100 armor, and the Giant Cutter and Miracle Drill attacks.

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Trider can now transform into the Trider Cosmic and Trider Beagle. Normally I'd try to talk in depth about these new forms, but they're just really bad. They lower Trider's already weak defenses and mobility without even increasing its offenses, making it a sitting duck. Cosmic does have one extra point of movement if you really need it, but just stick to base form.

The Shining Gundam has now joined the squad for the rest of the game. Make good use of him, and enjoy the quite silly Shining Finger animation.

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This map is super annoying. Our objective is to defeat all enemies, but the majority of them are in the forested valley between the two mountain ranges. The enemies in that forest are extremely tanky, and that's without the defensive bonuses gotten from the terrain. Don't overextend, and whittle down the enemies as you slowly advance forward. Thankfully, these enemies use beam attacks, making the R-2 and any unit you gave an anti-beam coating to extremely good at fighting them.

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Our main boss of the stage is Killer in his Grotector again. We actually have to destroy it this time, as it won't retreat at low HP. Bait out its EN, then pile on the damage once it only has weak attacks left.

There's also the Fure again in the southeast corner of the map, but a plot event happens on the fifth enemy phase that causes it to run away. We'll get it one of these days.

Image We're finished here.
Image Good. There's no need to linger. Withdraw.
[The Fure retreats]

Killer has a line when attacking Ryusei for the first time.

Image Time to die, kid!
[The battle occurs]
Image Nice try, kid! You talk big, but is that all you can do?
Image Tch.

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Enemy reinforcements spawn on the third enemy turn. There are Kikaijus to the west, and SPTs to the northeast and southeast. Make sure the ones to the northeast don't surprise your less-armored units like Reideen and Trider. Remember that SPTs have laser weapons, so they're not affected by anti-beam stuff.

Here are the items on the map.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image What were they doing here?
Image It seems they were stealing the local university's database.
Image Wow. First kidnapping and now theft? Are these aliens criminals too?
Image Ryusei, you can't just blurt out something the moment it comes to mind. Think before you speak for once in your life. Ugh… Being around you is exhausting. Don't you agree, Sanshiro?
Image Uh… Yeah. I guess so.
Image Look, if you have some kind of problem with me, just tell me.
Image Just tell you? Um…
Image Just spit it out already.
Image Okay, fine. You can like whoever you want, but I don't wanna be part of it.
Image Huh? What're you talking about?
Image I like women.
Image Back up. You think I like you like that?
Image You mean you don't?
Image Who said I did?
Image Well, Ryusei said--
Image RYUSEI YOU BASTARD!!
Image Calm down, Rai. I think this is a misunderstanding. Let's just talk this--
Image Shut. Up.
Image You just didn't show any interest in women, so…
Image I said shut up! I've had enough of your bullshit!
Image Whoa! Sorry!
[Ryusei runs off, being chased by Rai]
Image Was the misunderstanding on my part?
Image Who's to say?
Image It seems we've got a colorful bunch, Doctor.
Image It's good that they're energetic. More importantly, since we don't know what the aliens' objectives are, we must be ready to deal with any situation. Let's head back to base.
Image Sir.

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Last time, a misunderstanding was cleared up.

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Image Welcome back.
Image Oh, you're all looking well. Very good. How's Voltes V coming along?
Image We've mostly finished the repairs.
Image So you can join us in the field?
Image Well… It's not that simple.
Image What's wrong?
Image Hiyoshi still hasn't recovered mentally, so we're unable to combine. We'd only be getting in the way.
Image Can you blame him? Hiyoshi's so young.
Image Don't write him off so easily. I'll reignite his fighting spirit.
Image Slow down. Forcing him won't accomplish anything. He needs to be retrained properly.
Image He's right. I'm sure Hiyoshi will recover through training.
Image If you say so.
Image All right. The Daiku-Maryu will head to the Ogasawara Islands as soon as we're ready.
Image Hehe. That's more like it. Always being on the backfoot has me stressed out. I'll find their base and explode it like no one's ever seen before.
Image Even a fool like you can get stressed?
Image I'm gonna kick your ass, Rai!
Image Can you quiet down already?
Image Like you're one to talk, Domon. Hehehe.
Image Rain!!
Image Doctor, we should be ready to leave shortly.
Image Good. Daiku-Maryu, launch!

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Earth Route Chapter 16: Pre-Emptive Strike

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Image It should be around here somewhere. Be careful. They might come out of the water… Ah! There they are!

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Image Back for more, eh? This time, I'll destroy every single one of you.
Image That's my line. The only one who's gonna get destroyed is you.
Image You're all bark and no bite.

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Deploy the troops! Yamagatake is still the only one on the bench.

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It's another standard kill-'em-all stage. Use the Daiku-Maryu to ferry your landlocked units. These are all things we've seen before.

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The boss of this stage is Jeangall's Skullrook. He retreats at 40% HP (16,000), and even if you can deal that much damage in a single attack to defeat him, he somehow always stays at 10 HP, so there's not much point in trying to do so.

Image This is really bad. I'm returning to base to regroup.

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Enemy reinforcements appear on turn 3 enemy phase.

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Additional enemies spawn if Jeangall is still on the map on turns 5, 6, and 7 enemy phase.

Here are the items. Make sure you pick up the Minovsky Craft on the southernmost island (last picture). It's the only one that exists in the game, and giving a unit like the Shining Gundam the ability to fly helps a lot.

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I want to make an extra note here about the Minovsky Craft. It allows units to fly and gives attacks that normally can't hit flying units an A-rank in the air, but it doesn't improve that unit's own terrain ranking. If they normally have a B in the air, they'll keep having a B in the air.

The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Sir Heinel, it seems you're having difficulties. If you'd like, I can ask Sir Sharkin for help. What do you think?
Image I appreciate your concern, but we still have cards to play.
Image I know I'm being presumptuous, but Gozzo is quickly losing his patience. I would watch yourself. Hahahahaha.
[Le Cain leaves]
Image Grrrrr. Jeangall!!
Image Sir!
Image You heard him, correct? What are you going to do about it?
Image My apologies! It's because of my own incompetence that you're being treated this way. To make up for my failure, I will kill myself!
Image Calm down, General. You committing suicide won't improve our situation! Use that resolve to take down the humans!
Image Well said, Catherine! Jeangall! Use your unwavering will to achieve victory!
Image Sir! I, Jeangall, on my pride as a Boazan, will fight to the death!
Image Mmm. I'm counting on you.
Image Sir!

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Image It's a Gundam!
Image You fool! Don't panic! Protect the Commander!
Image Commander, it's dangerous here! Please come with me!
Image Wait. Let me talk to him.
Image It's too dangerous! Please stop this!
Image Out of my way!
Image …Yes, sir.
Image Gundam pilot! I am Commander Oka of the Far East Branch! Stop this unnecessary destruction!
Image …
Image It stopped!?
Image I wish to talk to you.
Image …
Image I insist! We must talk!
Image …Get into the Gundam's hand.
Image You can't do this, Commander!
Image Stand down. No one is to interfere!
Image Talk.
Image If I recall, your name is…
Image Heero.
Image Heero. My intelligence reports that after the Zanscare Empire destroyed your colony, Char of Neo Zeon saved your life.
Image Your point?
Image Right now, humanity is facing its biggest crisis in all of history. In order to overcome this situation, we must work together.
Image If that's all you have to say, then we have nothing to discuss.
Image Mmm… All right. I'll get to the point. Char is extremely wrong.
Image I don't care.
Image And Dr. J is with me on this.
Image What? Dr. J's still alive?
Image He is. I spoke with him the other day. He also told me to pass on new orders for you.
Image What did he say?
Image He only said, "stop Char".
Image …
Image You don't believe me? Then go talk to him yourself. Dr. J is currently on the Moon.
Image …Roger that.
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad started making some offensive moves towards an alien base.

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Image I'm pretty sure their base is somewhere around here.
Image Can confirm.
Image Even if Ryusei says so… What do you think, Rai?
Image Hahaha. It seems Watta's onto you. You better step up your game.
Image Tch. Mind your own damn business. That means you too, Watta!
Image Such insolence! He may be young, but he's the president of Takeo General Company. How dare you act so casually with him!
Image Director, you'll raise your blood pressure if you get angry.
Image *Panting* Thank you, Ikue. But my point still stands.
Image Doctor, if the enemy's base is somewhere around here, shouldn't we have the Voltes Team join us?
Image But if they can't combine, they're a liability.
Image It seems Commander Oka's putting them through the ringer. They'll be ready before we know it.

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Image Sir Killer, how would you like an easy win?
Image An easy win? What do you mean?
Image The Earthlings' main force is currently above our base. That means their own base should be undefended right now.
Image I get it now. That's where we'll get 'em.
Image Glad you're quick on the uptake.
Image I wouldn't say that. But why me and not Jeangall?
Image Let me say it like this. We may both be Boazan, but we have our differences.
Image Indeed. Jeangall and Catherine are both loyal to Heinel, but you, on the other hand…
Image Don't say another word. I just hope you two can understand my feelings. Maybe collaborate a little in the future…?
Image Yeah. We're not entirely satisfied with the current status quo either.
Image Sir Suhl, let's make sure we keep each other in the loop from now on.
Image That would be wonderful. How delightful.
Image I'll follow Sir Suhl's advice and strike at their base.
Image Make sure Jeangall doesn't notice you leave.
Image I'll be very careful.

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Earth Route Chapter 17: Special Training! Voltes Team

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Song of Voltes V
Image Okay, one more time. V TOGETHER!!

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Image LET'S VOLT…
Image IIIIIIIIIN!!
(Said by everyone)

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Image Tch. Another failure. Kenichi, doing the same thing isn't giving different results.
Image Let's take a break.
Image All right.
[The Volt Machines leave the map]
Image Hiyoshi! How long are you gonna be like this!?
Image …
Image Don't get angry at him. He's just a kid.
Image Enough with that. Just because he's small doesn't mean you can keep spoiling him.
Image Don't talk like that. We're supposed to be a team.
Image And look at how we're doing. Some team leader you are, Kenichi.
Image What was that!?
Image Oh? You wanna fight?
Image That's enough!
(Hayato Jin. Getter. CV: Keaton Yamada)
Image Who the hell are you?
Image Allow me to introduce him.
Image Dad?
Image Commander?
Image This is Major Hayato Jin, who will be training you starting today.
Image Wait, Hayato Jin? The famous Getter Robo pilot?
Image Oh, you've heard of me? From this moment forward, you will follow my orders. Got it?
Image …
Image Answer me!
Image …K.
Image Now, get back out there!
Image I ain't in the mood.
Image Ippei!
Image Hmph.
Image Ippei, we need to work together. You don't want the aliens to win, do you?
Image Tch. Guess I don't have a choice.

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Image Kenichi, combine!
Image Right. V TOGETHER!!

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Image LET'S VOLT…
Image IIIIIIIIIN!!
(Said by everyone)
Image Hiyoshi! Don't fall behind!

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Image You fail. Again!
Image The enemy! The enemy is here!

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Image Hohoho. What impeccable timing. It seems they're unable to combine. Excellent. Time to get my revenge.
Image This is bad. Step it up! Kenichi, combine!
Image But Hiyoshi…
Image You fool! What good will it do to have doubts like that!?
Image You're right! Let's go, everyone! V TOGETHER!!

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Image Hiyoshi! I heard your mother lost her life trying to save you. Remember her!
Image Mom?
Image That's right. Your mother sacrificed her life to teach you how to combine into Voltes!
Image You're right. I can do it, Mom!
Image LET'S VOLT…
Image IIIIIIIIN!
(Said by everyone)
Image You can do it, Hiyoshi!

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Image I did it! I really did it!
Image Great job, Hiyoshi.
Image All right. Let's go, everyone!
Image Yeah!
Image Dammit! They combined… Oh well. Let's get 'em!

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Voltes is back! This is a solo map, where Voltes must take on everything by itself. Have Voltes collect the items, either combined or splitting up, but you should do the bulk of combat while sitting on top of Big Falcon. Its HP/EN regen and defensive bonuses make fighting the boss a lot easier.

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Speaking of the boss, here's Killer in his Grotector. Its own HP regen makes fighting this a pain, but the moment it runs out of EN for its laser cannon, it effectively becomes harmless.

I used this time to build up the Voltes Team's levels by grinding weak attacks on Killer. You'll want to be at a high enough level for Kenichi to have Valor and Hiyoshi to have Luck (level 18) to get the best possible payout.

Here are the items on the map. As mentioned, it's easier to split up to get them, but I wanted to use the whole Voltes after so long.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Hiyoshi, never forget this moment. As long as you have confidence, you can do anything. Got it?
Image Yeah!
Image All right, let's get back to training!
Image Ugh. Give me a break.
Image Stop dragging your feet!
Image *Sigh*... I'm going, I'm going.
Image I said move it! Move it, dammit!
Image I'm starting to get worried about what'll happen next.
Image Mmm. Same.

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Image It seems Killer failed again.
Image What? Where did he go?
Image It seems he attacked the enemy base on Big Falcon Island.
Image Big Falcon Island? Who ordered him to do that? Jeangall, was it you!?
Image No, it wasn't me.
Image Did he attack on his own?
Image I'm not entirely sure, sir.
Image Bring him here!
Image Sir Killer isn't back yet.
Image Then bring Dankel here!
Image You summoned me?
Image Were you complicit in Killer's secret sortie?
Image No, sir…
Image Then whose idea was it?
Image Um… Well…
Image I confess, I advised Killer to go.
Image Suhl, you bastard! You're acting on your own again! This is what you deserve!
[Jeangall strikes Suhl]
Image Ouch!
Image Sir Jeangall, please calm down. Sir Suhl consulted with us, hoping to further our plans.
Image Utter nonsense! This isn't some children's game! An army needs discipline! All strategies must be run by me, the General of this operation. You can't do things on your own!
Image Sir Jeangall is right. Even you and Sir Killer must follow the General's orders. Moreover, Suhl, as a Boazan, you must act as Lord Heinel's hands and feet.
Image Dammit, Catherine. It's useless to say anything to this slime. I'll end his miserable existence right now!
Image Ah! Please have mercy…
Image Wait, Jeangall! The enemy is at our doorstep. We can deal with him later. Catherine, lock Suhl in his room.
Image Yes, sire. Come with me, Suhl.
Image Okay…
Image (Damn you all. Just wait. I will have my revenge.)
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Last time, Voltes was reborn.

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Image Hiyoshi, how're you feeling now?
Image I think I can keep up now.
Image Not "I think I can keep up", but "I know I can keep up", right?
Image That's right, Hiyoshi. Have confidence in yourself.
Image Yeah, I know. I don't want Mom to laugh at me.
Image That's the spirit. Mom is always by your side.
Image What's this?
Image It's a message from the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Let me see that…
[Hayato reads the message]
Image The Daiku-Maryu wishes you to join them immediately, as they've just found the enemy base.
Image But what if the enemy attacks us while we're gone?
Image They won't be able to do anything when they're under attack themselves. Don't worry about that.
Image Then let's go already, Kenichi!
Image Gotcha!

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Earth Route Chapter 18: His Name is Eiji

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Like Melos ~Lonely Way~
Image Come on, we need to hurry.
Image Seriously. I don't want the Daiku-Maryu to attack the enemy base without us.
Image Don't fall behind, Hiyoshi.
Image Okay!

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Image There's a flying object right in front of us. What is it?
Image I've never seen that sort of mech before.

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Image There're several more of them behind it.

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Image The first one's under attack. It's being chased.
Image Let's help them.
Image This'll be a nice warm-up, bro.
Image Wait. Don't be hasty.

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Image Eiji, they'll catch us at this rate.
(Rowan Demitrich. Layzner. CV: Katsumi Toriumi)
Image Isn't there anything we can do?
(David Rutherford. Layzner. CV: Hideyuki Umezu)
Image Rowan, can you pilot this shuttle?
(Albatro Null Eiji Asuka. Layzner. CV: Kazuhiko Inoue)
Image Maybe in space, but definitely not in Earth's gravity.
Image Look over there!
(Anna Stephanie. Layzner. CV: Hiroko Emori)
Image It's the EDF! We're saved!
(Arthur Cummings Jr. Layzer. CV: Yuji Shikamata)
Image Eiji, can you hail them?
(Elizabeth Crebly. Layzner. CV: Keiko Toda)
Image Yes.
Image I'm Elizabeth Crebly of the Cosmic Culture Club. We're under attack by aliens. We need your help.
Image Understood. Head towards us.
Image Roger. Heard that, Eiji?
Image Yes.
Image We'll split into two groups and meet with the shuttle. Daijiro, go with Ippei. Megumi and Hiyoshi, follow me.
Image Got it. Let's go, Daijiro!
Image Chesto!
Image Full speed ahead!
Image I'll show you what a kunoichi can do!

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We've got a new unit for this route.

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[Grados Tripod Carrier]
Not a fighter by any stretch of the imagination. It has a resupply module, but its best use is as an accel-bot to gather items around the map. I ended up not deploying it at all for the rest of the game.

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This map could have been an email. The enemy SPTs are extremely weak. Even the Volt Machines can deal with them. Just make sure you collect all the items before you kill the last enemy. You don't have to worry about any bosses or reinforcements. If you combine into Voltes, you can end the map during the first enemy phase!

Here are said items. The last item, a Cartridge, works differently in this game. It automatically restores all of a unit's ammo when one of its weapons runs dry. It's still a consumable, so you lose the part when this triggers.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Thank you so much. I'm Elizabeth Crebly from the Cosmic Culture Club.
Image I'm Kenichi Goh of the EDF Far East Branch's Daiku-Maryu Squad. What happened that led you to being chased by aliens?
Image We were on a Mars base for training when Eiji arrived in this shuttle to warn us about a crisis on Earth.
Image Which one of you is Eiji?
Image Him. He showed up one day and said, "My name is Albatro Null Eiji Asuka. The Earth is under attack". It sure shocked everyone. Then, a fleet of alien ships appeared and destroyed the entire base. We only managed to escape thanks to him.
Image Hmmm… You're an alien?
Image Really? You look no different from us. I thought you'd be some sort of octopus-looking monster.
Image There are species out there that look different from us, but most races have similar skeletal structures.
Image Wow, so there're a lot of aliens out there, huh?
Image There are far more living things in the universe than you can imagine. However, this galaxy is special. Maybe because of its remoteness, there are a lot fewer living species here than in other galaxies. That's why you've never come across them until now.
Image Hmmm.
Image Even though Eiji's an alien, his father is human.
Image Eiji's dad had an accident while exploring Jupiter and ended up drifting in space. Thankfully, a Balmar ship saved him.
Image Balmar?
Image The name of Eiji's homeland is the Balmar Empire.
Image So your dad was abducted by the Balmar and met a Balmar woman? I would never have thought a human and an alien would be compatible like that.
Image In our world, we developed gene assimilation devices a long time ago. These devices let reproduction be possible across almost all kinds of organisms.
Image That's amazing, like it's straight out of a sci-fi flick.
Image But these devices allowed the strong to dominate the weak. The Balmar Empire is constantly expanding throughout the galaxy.
Image It seems that in Eiji's neck of the woods, nations are based on star systems. These nations are constantly trying to expand, resulting in endless warfare.
Image So that's why aliens are attacking us? To expand?
Image No. As I said earlier, this galaxy is far too remote for us. There would be almost no benefit for the empire to control it.
Image Then why are they here?
Image I don't know the reason. I just came here to warn everyone.
Image It's a little late for that, though.
Image It's not your fault, Eiji. They just happened to be faster.
Image Yeah. The military's movements were faster this time than before, so I thought I had more time.
Image But you saved us, so you weren't late.
Image Exactly. If you weren't there, we'd be space dust.
Image You don't need to keep bringing that up…
Image So don't accuse Eiji of being late.
Image So what're you going to do now?
Image Our current plan is to head to the EDF HQ.
Image I wouldn't recommend that. No one at HQ will understand what you're talking about.
Image Yeah. If you go there, Eiji will probably get imprisoned as an enemy.
Image How about you come with us instead?
Image I don't mind, but…
Image I want to go with you.
Image Sounds like it's settled.
Image I guess that's settled.

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Last time, we finally met an alien who's not trying to kill us.

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Image …And that's why I asked them to come with us.
Image Sounds good to me. To be honest, we were having difficulty finding any intel on the aliens.
Image You all seem exhausted. Shall I prepare rooms for you?
Image Please do. Everyone, please get some rest.
Image Yay! I can finally sleep in a proper bed! Simone, would you like a massage?
Image Not from you. Now if Eiji offered…
Image Tch. You didn't have to shoot me down so hard.
Image Let's just go, Arthur.
Image Any luck finding the enemy base?
Image Not yet. We're still looking.
Image My gut says it's near this island.
Image Something stinks.
Image It's not me!
Image You dolt. He's not being literal.
Image We'll just have to split up and search on land.
Image I agree. The enemy can appear from anywhere, so never let your guard down.
Image I've got this!
Image You don't exactly have the best track record.
Image Hey!
[Ryusei bonks Watta]
Image Ow!
Image How dare you hit him! Are you okay, President?
Image I'm fine. Anyway, I'll be back.

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Image Sir Jeangall, they're getting closer. What's the plan? At this rate, they'll find the base.
Image Not to worry, Catherine. I, Jeangall, will stop them no matter what.
Image Well said! However, the enemy cannot be underestimated. Make sure you go in prepared!
Image Of course, sire!
Image Where are Dankel and Killer?
Image We've been looking for them for a while now, but they're missing.
Image What do you mean they're missing?
Image I think they left the base.
Image Lord Heinel, considering what happened with Suhl earlier, I'm concerned about their actions. We must tread carefully…
Image I agree. Catherine, find Dankel and Killer immediately!
Image Of course, Lord Heinel!
Image My lord, I'll be deploying.
Image Godspeed. Show them the power of a Boazan!
Image Sir!

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Image Hey Dankel. Are you sure we should leave without permission?
Image Getting cold feet, Killer? I thought you hated being bossed around by Heinel.
Image That's true, but…
Image Besides, if we go back now, do you really think we'll get away unscathed? Even if it was Suhl's idea, you still deployed on your own.
Image Mmm… I hate that you're right. I didn't think I'd fail. Okay, I'll follow your lead.
Image It's time we gave up on Heinel. The Earthlings will find the base soon enough, and when they do, he won't live for much longer.
Image Especially if we don't help him.
Image The Boazans are new to the Balmar Empire. I'm not really loyal to them anyway. It'd be better if we followed Lord Le Cain, one of the Empire's big shots.
Image I see. Lord Le Cain, huh… What an excellent idea. I bet Emperor Darius would agree to this plan.
Image I'll tell the Emperor after we get on Lord Le Cain's good side. We should also get Asimov and Desmont in on this.
Image Another good idea. Those two seem to hate following Sharkin's orders, so I'm sure they'll happily rejoin us.
Image It would be great if Heinel and Sharkin were to bite it.
Image That'll make us look even better. Hahaha. Things are finally getting interesting!
Image Let's get started.
Image Yes, let's.

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Earth Route Chapter 19: Boazan Pride

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Image Hey, where do you think you're going?
Image I'm just looking over here.
Image Don't act on your own.
Image Hmph. Like I need you to tell me what to do.
Image What was that!?
Image I apologize for him, Sanshiro. Domon, why are you so…

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Image In that case, I'll look over here.
Image You know what, do whatever you want!
Image C'mon guys. We can't afford to scatter like this… Oh, the enemy's here!

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Image Hehe. Now that's more like it.
Image He's happy the enemy showed up? What a weirdo.
Image The guy just loves violence.
Image Listen up, everyone! For our Boazan pride, we must crush them here!
Image He seems fired up.
Image Ryusei, be careful! The enemy is prepared to die. This won't be as easy as last time.
Image All right, let's do this!

First up, our new units. On this route, they stay with us for the rest of the game.

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[SPT-LZ-00X Layzner]
The main Real Robot of this route, along with the R-1. The Layzner is extremely agile, making it very difficult to hit. It also has some decently powerful attacks and a bunshin. However, its famous V-MAX upgrade is technically optional, but we'll get into that in a few stages. Give it some love and it'll make things a lot easier later. Just watch out for its limited ammo, making it a decent recipient for Cartridges.

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[SPT-BB-02U Baybull]
A slightly bulkier Layzer, bunshin and all. It can only use its rifle and punch, but it'll get outclassed later in the game. If you want to use it, it can be a decent second-string fighter.

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[SPT-BD-03U Buldy]
The Buldy has a long-ranged cannon, which is about all it has going for it. The Buldy will take a lot more investment than the Layzner, but it can be a decent sniper and support unit.

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Destroy the enemies around the starting islands and the southeast island before turning your attention to Jeangall. You don't really need to split up your troops, but I did for expediency's sake. Domon dealt with the UFOs on the northern island, Ryusei and Rai tackled the Beast Knights on the west island, and Voltes, Reideen, Gaiking, and the SPTs dealt with the enemies to the southeast.

Additional mooks spawn on the sixth enemy phase as well, but they only have beam attacks, so the R-2 or anyone with an anti-beam coat can easily solo them.

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Here's our main boss for the stage, Jeangall's Skullrook. We have to fight it seriously this time, so get ready for a slobberknocker. Watch out for its extremely powerful 1-range drill attack.

However, an event happens when Jeangall hits 45% HP.

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Image Catherine! Have you found Dankel and Killer yet!?
Image My apologies. I've searched everywhere I can think of, but I don't know where they're hiding…
Image Whatever! Prepare my Skullrook! I'm going out there!
Image You mustn't! Lord Heinel, you cannot enter the battle!
Image Silence! Just get it ready!
Image Y-yes, my lord.

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Image Jeangall, fall back! I'll handle the rest.
Image Lord Heinel! What are you saying? I, Jeangall, will not leave this place even if it costs me my life!
Image Heh. If you want to die so badly, I'd be happy to oblige!
Image You insolent brat! I'll show you my power!
[Jeangall restores full HP]

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Despite being Heinel's Skullrook, a mook is piloting it. Oh well.

It's recommended now to ignore Jeangall and destroy the new Skullrook, as it'll retreat at the next plot event, and it would be a shame to lose out on all that money.

Speaking of plot events, the important one happens when Jeangall hits 20% HP.

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Jeangall will immediately attack the Daiku-Maryu. What you do here will determine what stage you get next, and if you're able to get one of the game's few secrets.

SECRET ALERT
Kill Jeangall
Counterattack the Skullrook. You don't need to be able to shoot it down or even hit it.

Save Jeangall and recruit Heinel
Defend or evade the Skullrook's attack.

Of course, if Jeangall's attack destroys the Daiku-Maryu, it's Game Over, so make sure it's well healed before this event.

For the purposes of this LP, I'm saving Jeangall, since there's no reason to kill him.

If you decide to kill Jeangall by counterattacking, the battle continues as normal and you destroy his Skullrook, killing him.

If you're saving him, the following plays out:

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Image Stop!! This battle is over! Fighting any further is pointless! Just retreat!
Image Utter nonsense! Rather than living with the shame of being defeated by an Earthling, I, Jeangall, choose death! Here I come!!
Image Wait! Jeangall, you mustn't die!
Image Don't stop me, Lord Heinel!
Image You fool! Have you forgotten the feelings of your fellow Boazans!? You can die another time. I order you to retreat!
Image Grrr… As you command…
Image Earthlings, while I appreciate the mercy you have shown today, the next time we meet, I will not hold back. Farewell!
[All remaining enemies retreat]
Image Ugh. He's so pretentious.
Image I think he's kinda cool.
Image Say what!? I'm disappointed in you. How can you call the enemy cool? Seriously…
Image It's not like that. You're so mean, Yamagatake!
Image Oh dear. You messed up. Midori just stormed off.
Image M-Midori…
Image Good grief.

Before I forget, here are the items on the map:

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Regardless of what you do, the map ends when all enemies are gone.

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Image Dang, another one?
Image I'll destroy it in one hit.
Image Hold it. Something's wrong.
Image Greetings, members of the Daiku-Maryu Squad. It's been a while.
Image M-Master!
Image Undefeated of the East, what brings you here?
Image Let's talk over there.

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Image Ryusei, Rai, come with me.
Image What is it? I haven't done anything wrong.
Image It says something that you think you only get called out when you do something wrong.
Image Hmph. Like you're one to talk.
Image You wanna--
Image C'mon guys, save the fighting for later. We're gonna work on the R-1 and R-2.
Image But there's nothing wrong with my R-2.
Image Oh, we're not repairing it. The Voltes Team brought back a little gift for you two.
Image A gift? You mean the R-1 is getting an upgrade?
Image Exactly.
Image Hell yeah! Let's get this show started already!
Image And there he goes…

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Image This is bad! The prisoner has escaped.
Image What? The Earthling escaped? How?
Image It seems someone infiltrated the ship.
Image Where's the Death Demon Squad!?
Image They're too busy searching the ruins.
Image Lord Le Cain, if you need help, we're here to assist you.
Image Mmm… Dankel and Killer, right? Are you here on Heinel's orders?
Image Oh, no. We're here on our own initiative.
Image What? You shouldn't have done that. Abandoning your post requires a court-martial.
Image We're aware of that.
Image But we can't fight at our best under Heinel's incompetent leadership.
Image Oh? You're calling Heinel incompetent?
Image He's all pride and no brains. I'd bet the Earthlings have already discovered the base by now.
Image Very well. I could use some extra hands.
Image We'll do as you command…
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad had a dramatic confrontation with the Boazans.

As mentioned in the last chapter, this stage is slightly different depending on whether you killed Jeangall or not. For the purposes of this LP, we'll be going down the "don't kill Jeangall" route, but I will point out any differences.

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Image Allow me to introduce her. This beauty is Dr. Anzai, the leading authority on super-archaeology.
Image It's nice to meet you. You can call me Anzai.
(Eri Anzai. OG. CV: Rie Saito)
Image You weren't kidding about her being beautiful.
Image Did you say something, Doctor?
Image Did you hear him too, Ryusei?
Image Yeah, I heard. So he is a man after all.
Image Yes… Well… Ahem. You were the one abducted by the aliens in Osaka, correct?
Image Yes, I was. They held me captive on their spaceship until recently. It was only thanks to the Undefeated of the East that I was able to escape.
Image Why were you on the alien spaceship, Master?
Image Mmmm… Hahaha. I, Master Asia, would go through fire and water for the sake of this planet! That's just the man I am. Got that, Domon?
Image Yes, Master!
Image (???????)
Image Dr. Anzai, why did the aliens abduct you?
Image I'm not sure, but it seems they're trying to find the ancient Mu civilization.
Image But isn't the Mu just a myth?
Image At least we've never found proof that they existed. But the aliens seem convinced that the Mu was real.
Image Incredible. I'd love to see the ruins of Mu with my own eyes.
Image That sure got Pete's attention. Do they know where to look at least?
Image I don't know. I've entered my hypothesis and the data stolen from Tsukuba into their computer, but…
Image The enemy! The enemy is approaching.

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Earth Route Chapter 20: Betrayal

If you killed Jeangall, this chapter is called "Vengeful Demon". The map is the same.

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Image Killer, we can't afford to fail this time. We must get that Earthling scientist back no matter what.
Image I know. Together, we can do this.

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Deploy the troops! There're only 8 deployment slots, so I'm taking Kenichi, Domon, Eiji, Akira, Ryusei, Rai, Watta, and Sanshiro.

Regardless of the route, we got an upgrade!

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[R-2 Powered]
An upgrade to the R-2 in every way. The biggest difference is the Hi-Zol Launcher, a very powerful and long-ranged attack. Beyond that, it got a small stat and weapon power upgrade. Thankfully, all upgrades to the R-2 transferred over to it.

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Here's the starting map. It's the same on both routes. The enemy is just a bunch of Red Baroms and two Grotectors.

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Here's one of the Grotectors, but they leave during the first enemy phase, so it's not likely that you can take them down. If you're on "Vengeful Demon", you'll have to fight both of them.

Plot happens during the first enemy phase.

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Image Where have you two been all this time!?
Image H-Heinel! …I mean, Lord Heinel.
Image We… We were on a mission for Lord Le Cain and had to meet with him… What gives you the right to ask us that anyway?
Image Silence! Since when were you working for Le Cain!?
Image You called him Le Cain without the "Lord"... Sir Jeangall, that could be treasonous.
Image Grrr…
Image Lord Heinel, are you perhaps thinking unfavorably of Lord Le Cain?
Image Dankel! Is there a reason for your actions? Speak plainly.
Image You see…
Image I'll say it, Dankel. I need to get it off my chest anyway.
Image Wait!
Image I'll wait no longer. Heinel, the reason is we hate your guts!
Image Killer! I'm gonna kill you!

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Image Huh!? Suhl!? You traitorous bastard!
Image I'm no traitor! I never considered myself your ally in the first place. Why should someone as smart as me have to work under someone as insignificant as you? Hmph!
Image This is…a pity… L-Lord Heinel… You must kill S-Suhl…

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Image JEANGALL! Stay with me!!
Image Suhl, what have you done!? Have you forgotten your Boazan pride!?
Image It's useless to talk to him! All that awaits that filth of a man is death! Suhl! I'll deal with you myself!

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Image Ahhh! Sir Dankel! Sir Killer! Please save me!

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Image GET BACK HERE!

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Image Hold it!!

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Image GET OUT OF MY WAY!!
Image I'll leave him to you.
[Suhl retreats]
Image How dare you get in my way! Taste my sword!

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Image Whoa! I can't take much more of this. Killer, let's retreat!
Image Right behind you!
[Dankel and Killer retreat]
Image You won't get away!
Image Hey! What are we, chopped liver?
Image Are you going to get in my way too!? I'll take you on first!

This is the scene if Jeangall is already dead:

[Heinel's troops spawn in]
Image L-Lord Heinel!
Image We were summoned by Lord Le Cain, when--
Image I don't care! I'm here to avenge Jeangall!
Image What!? General Jeangall is dead?
Image While you were off doing who knows what, Jeangall was protecting the base with his life!
Image That's enough, Catherine. Don't bother with people like them.
Image …
Image Earthlings, prepare to die! I have sworn on my life to offer your heads to Jeangall in the afterlife!
Image Watch out! He's deadly serious.
Image Even I can tell that… We might be in trouble here.
Image Wow, he even got you guys scared?
Image That just shows how serious Heinel is, Watta. Try to stay out of his range.
Image Roger that!
Image Heinel, I feel bad about Jeangall, but you're the ones who started this war. If you never came to Earth, he wouldn't have had to die.
Image Enough talk!!
Image Kenichi, it's pointless to talk to him.
Image Shame.

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Anyway, the new boss is Heinel in the Guardian God Godol. This thing is very, very strong, but its attacks only have a range of one, so you can attack it from a distance without worry.

If you didn't kill Jeangall yourself, a secret opens up to you.

Heinel #2
Convince Heinel with Kenichi three times.

Otherwise, you'll have to defeat him.

The first time:

Image Heinel, for some reason I can't think of you as my enemy. If we talk, we should be able to understand each other.
Image What nonsense! Do you think I, Prince Heinel, would surrender to mere Earthlings!?

The second time:

Image After what we just saw, I don't think we should be fighting each other.
Image The last thing I need is sympathy from humans! Now, fight me!

The third time:

Image Look, I'm not asking you to surrender. I just want to talk. Depending on the circumstances, I think we might be able to help you avenge General Jeangall.
Image You'd help me do that?
Image Yes.
Image Lord Heinel, I don't think Lord Le Cain would just hand Suhl over to you. It'd be very difficult for us to get close enough to kill him…
Image …
Image Why are you hesitating? Trust me.
Image …I will trust you.
Image Lord Heinel!
Image Catherine, go to Lord Gozzo's side.
Image No! I will follow you wherever you go!
Image That will mean you'll be betraying everyone… Are you sure about this?
Image Yes.
[Heinel turns blue]

Convincing Heinel thrice brings him onto our side. This LP will proceed as if you're doing this.

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[Guardian God Godol]
With that bulk, this thing cannot be killed, which is a good thing since it only has 1-ranged attacks. We don't get to use it for long, so have fun with it while you can.

Another difference between stages is after the first battle against Heinel, the following scene plays out at the start of the next player phase:

Image This is bad. Sakon, order everyone to retreat.
Image Sir. All units, retreat! Board the Daiku-Maryu immediately!

The map objective then changes to "have all units board the Daiku-Maryu". Doing so will end the map, but you can still destroy Heinel for the EXP and money.

Apparently, if you fight Heinel when the Daiku-Maryu is already shot down (which won't result in a Game Over here), a scene plays out where cutscene-exclusive character Dr. Sakunji will show up and tell you to keep fighting. I haven't found a source of what he says, though.

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(Professor Sakunji. Voltes. CV: Tamio Oki)

I just wanted to share this since he's one of my favorite characters in the anime.

Here are the hidden caches on the map. The items and locations are the same on both versions.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

The following scenes play if you just finished "Betrayal":

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Image Heinel, are you regretting this?
Image Regret? Why?
Image I mean… You look depressed.
Image I don't need pity. I just need to get revenge for Jeangall…
Image I get you. That Suhl asshole needs to be taught a lesson. Right, Kenichi?
Image Yeah. We'll help you get your revenge.

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Image What? Heinel betrayed us? Mmm… What is he thinking?
Image Dunno, but it's not our fault.
Image …That doesn't matter anyway. Call Sharkin here. I have an important mission for him. We don't have time to play with Earthlings.
Image As you wish.
Image Lord Le Cain, I have a request. Please let me serve under your command.
Image Suhl… You didn't join Heinel?
Image How could I ever do something so shameless? He's a disgrace to all Boazans.
Image You look furious. I'll believe your words. When Sharkin arrives, work with him to bring me that traitor's head.
Image Huh!?
Image (Not Sharkin of all people…)
Image Forgive me for saying this, but I feel like I would be best suited for working for you directly. Please, let me show you my talents.
Image Enough! If you refuse to obey my order, I'll end your life right here and now.
Image I'll do as you command.
Image (Dammit. I have no choice.)

The following scenes play if you just finished "Vengeful Demon":

Image Heinel's power was incredible.
Image Doctor, is there any way we can upgrade Gaiking?
Image Don't worry, Sanshiro. We have something in the works.

Image Dankel, you okay?
Image Why'd you ask?
Image You lied to Heinel, saying we were summoned by Lord Le Cain.
Image Oh, that. Don't worry about it. We'll go to Lord Le Cain and get our story straight later.
Image Gotcha.
Image Just trust me.
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In the intermission before this stage, make sure you switch the R-1 and Trider back to their normal forms, or otherwise you won't be able to deploy them.

Last time, Suhl, Dankel, and Killer betrayed Heinel.

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Image It seems they're after something in the Mu ruins.
Image Do you know what they want?
Image It must be something extremely valuable to them. I'm willing to bet that's the purpose of this invasion.
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Image Master, is something wrong?
Image Huh? Why'd you ask?
Image It looks like something's bothering you.
Image I'm just thinking that I'd like to see something this valuable. Wahahahahaha.
Image Would they really invade a planet just to get whatever this is? Eiji, thoughts?
Image As I explained before, Balmar will do anything to expand their territory.
Image But you also said that Earth is too remote, so there isn't any reason to conquer us.
Image Correct. Earth is too far away to add to the Empire, and there aren't many habitable planets in this area of the galaxy. It would be too costly if that was their goal.
Image So even aliens weigh costs and benefits?
Image I wouldn't be surprised. There's no point in doing something for nothing.
Image There must be something on Earth that humanity hasn't discovered yet. I wonder what Mu's treasure must be… Sounds exciting.
Image Megumi, this isn't the time to get lost in your own little world.
Image What? I hate insensitive people like you.
Image You're so annoying.
Image Girls are such a pain.
Image This is why people get the wrong idea about you.
Image That's not what I was getting at…
Image By the way, Dr. Anzai, do the aliens know where the Mu ruins are?
Image Actually, the aliens were very interested in my theory that the Mu ruins are submerged off the coast of Japan, or more specifically, in the Mariana Trench. They went off to the trench almost immediately.
Image That explains why security was so lax when I infiltrated their ship.
Image It seems they found something just before you arrived, so they were focused on that.
Image Dr. Daimonji, let's dive into the Mariana Trench too.
Image I shall join you. Is that okay?
Image Of course it is.

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Earth Route Chapter 21: Nesslar Launches!

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Image Pete, the enemy has to be nearby. Try to submerge without them spotting us.
Image Roger.
Image Is this the ocean that Dad kept talking about? It's kinda creepy.
Image That's because we're underwater. You should check out our beaches. The sound of the waves, the gentle sea breeze…
Image Hmm. I'd like to see it sometime. I can't say I'm a fan of being underwater.
Image I wouldn't even want to be in an SPT underwater either.
Image You really don't. Movements underwater are a lot more restricted than in the air. You guys shouldn't even sortie if we have to fight.

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Image Radar response on the starboard side. One, two… Crap. There's a lot of them!
Image Did they spot us?
Image Not yet.
Image All right, I'll go out and shoot 'em.
Image Shouldn't we observe them for a bit?
Image I agree. They must have a good idea where the ruins are by now.
Image Doctor, the Nesslar should be able to follow them without being spotted.
Image Okay, but don't put yourself in danger.
Image Of course.
Image Be careful, Bunta.
Image Appreciate it, Midori.
Image Oh, come on! I can't stand watching you two be all lovey-dovey!
Image Calm down, Yamagatake.
Image Hmph!
Image Ichthyosaur Nesslar, launching!

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Image Enemy appearing in front of the Nesslar! It'll be discovered!

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Image Daiku-Maryu, launch! Draw away the enemy's attention!
Image Roger. Daiku-Maryu, launch!

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Image Good. They're only looking at us.

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Deploy the troops! There are 7 deployment slots, and you cannot deploy any SPTs. I'm deploying Heinel, Kenichi, Domon, Ryusei, Akira, Sanshiro, and Watta. However, I highly recommend using Rai. You also cannot deploy units that cannot be underwater, like the R-Wing, Trider Cosmic, or Trider Beagle, which is why I recommended switching those units out of those forms.

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Welcome to underwater hell! The goal of this mission is to defeat all enemies, but they're nothing. No, the true enemy is the infinite water terrain. All units will have their movements reduced to 2-3, and their attack power severely weakened. The only exceptions to the restricted movement are the Daiku-Maryu and the R-2. The Nesslar is also an uncontrollable NPC, and getting it shot down results in a Game Over. Accel is your friend here.

Thankfully, the enemy is also using units that suck underwater, so they're just as affected by the lowered movement and weaker attacks.

Enemy reinforcements spawn near the Nesslar on turns 2 and 8, but if you have any other unit in range, they'll go for you instead. Defeating all enemies before the turn 8 reinforcements will end the map, of course.

Here are the items on the map. They're all minor amounts of money, so don't worry if you end up missing them.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image What? The Daiku-Maryu went underwater? Where the hell is Sharkin?
Image Sir, incoming message from General Agyar.
Image From Agyar? Good. On screen.
Image Greetings, Lord Le Cain.
Image Get to the point. Where the hell is Sharkin?
Image Sir, Lord Sharkin is currently leading Generals Desmont and Asimov into battle.
Image What? He's not on his way here? That's why he can't come? Is he refusing my orders?
Image H-he's not ignoring your orders. He's just preoccupied at the moment…
Image That's enough!
Image W-wai--
[Le Cain hangs up]
Image Damn you, Sharkin… Summon Suhl!
Image He's here, sir.
Image You called for me?
Image Suhl, you said you wanted to work for me?
Image That's correct.
Image Very well. You will have your wish.
Image I'm honored.
Image Let's get down to business. You're to destroy that troublesome Daiku-Maryu and the traitor Heinel.
Image W-what? H-Heinel too?
Image That's what I said. Or is that too much for you to handle?
Image N-not at all. Nothing is impossible for Doh Suhl, the greatest scientist in Boazan.
Image Good. If you need Dankel and Killer's help, I'll send them out too.
Image Thank you so much. I should let you know that I'm currently modifying the Beast Knights and my Skullrook.
Image Oh, so you're already prepared?
Image For me, research is my reason for existing. I've made modifications based on how the Earthlings fight.
Image What? So they'll fight like the Earthlings do? Hmm. Okay, you may go.
Image Just leave it to me.

Image How are the modifications going?
Image All that's left is adjusting the psychic waves.
Image Hurry it up! Hehehehe. I'll soon send that accursed Heinel to his grave.
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This chapter has three different variants: One where you kill Jeangall back in Chapter 19, one where Suhl kills Jeangall, but you don't recruit Heinel, and one where you recruit Heinel. This LP will directly cover the third variant, but I'll mention any differences in the other two.

Last time, the gang decided to explore the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

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Image Hear me, Daiku-Maryu! I, Suhl, will destroy you, along with that traitor Heinel!
Image Doctor, it's Suhl!
Image SUHL!!
Image Ah, Heinel!
Image He looked like a demon-possessed.
Image Doctor, Heinel went out on his own. What should we do?
Image We can't leave him to die. Pete, surface immediately.
Image But Doctor, what about the Nesslar?
Image Order Bunta to hide somewhere where the enemy won't find him. He's to stay put until we return.
Image Roger.

If you didn't recruit Heinel, Dr. Daimonji instead decides to surface anyway to deal with Suhl.

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Earth Route Chapter 22: Black Science

The other two variants are both called "Decisive Battle".

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Image SUHL!! How dare you show your face. I won't let you leave here alive!
Image H-Heinel! You traitor… What's with that attitude? Today I'll finally get the better of you!
Image One traitor talking to another. Though it seems Suhl has something up his sleeve.
Image He is pretty tricky.
Image But he's out here himself… Knowing him, we have to be careful. He can be planning anything.
Image Kenichi's right. Everyone, stay frosty.

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Deploy the troops! There are 10 deployment slots, and Heinel is a forced deployment. I'm using Kenichi, Domon, Ryusei, Watta, Eiji, Akira, Sanshiro, Rai, David, and Fan Li.

Whoops, I forgot to take a screenshot of the map again. Thankfully it's not that interesting, just endless water. This is part 2 of water hell, but at least our flying units can actually fly here. Nothing to it but to advance into Suhl's trap.

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The main boss is Suhl's Skullrook. Same dance as before. Heinel and Suhl even have a line of dialogue when they first fight.

Image SUHL! You're the one who killed Jeangall! Prepare to join him!!

This whole chapter is nothing special…

…Is what I would say if I was lying. This stage has a very unique gimmick among all SRW stages. Suhl's strategy comes into effect based on the number of times you attack certain Beast Knights. It's possible to miss out on some of these dialogues by attacking the Beast Knights in a different order, but here they are for your convenience.

The first time you attack the Baizanga or Dokugaga:
Image Okay, do the thing!
Image Yes, sir!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Guts]
Image H-hold up a moment! A Beast Knight used a Spirit Command!?
Image That's impossible. Get your head back in the game, Kenichi!
Image Y-yeah… I must've been seeing things…

The next time you attack any Beast Knight:
Image Okay, one more time!
Image On it!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Guts]
Image I was right. That Beast Knight used a Spirit Command!
Image Since when did they steal our trump card?
Image How do you like that? Now do you realize my greatness? Nothing is impossible for Doh Suhl, the greatest scientist in Boazan, no, the universe! Ahahahahaha!

The second time you attack the Bazainga:
Image That's it! Keep it up!
Image Sir!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Self-Destruct, killing itself instantly and damaging adjacent units.]
Image W-what!? What did you do!?
Image I used the button labeled "Self-Destruct". I didn't really know what that one did.
Image You fool! Never use that one again!
Image Yes, sir.

The second time you attack the Dokugaga:
Image Use anything but Self-Destruct!
Image Sir!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Rouse, raising adjacent units' morale by 10. Even yours.]
Image What did you use this time?
Image It seems that one was Rouse.
Image "Seems"? You can't control it?
Image It seems we needed more time for adjustments than we thought.

The first time you damage an Armored Beast Knight Saimon or Daimon:
Image Be careful with it this time!
Image Sir!
[The damaged Armored Beast Knight uses Mercy]
Image Which one was that?
Image It seems to have activated Mercy.
Image You goddamn idiot! Why should an Armored Beast Knight ever use Mercy!?
Image I've lost control of the system!
Image Stop, just stop. No more Spirits!
Image Sir!
Image Greatest scientist in the universe? More like the lamest.
Image Grrrrr. Quit making fun of me!

During the next enemy phase after the Saimon or Daimon uses Mercy, enemy reinforcements spawn just north of Suhl's location.

Anyway, the fun isn't over yet. An event occurs after Heinel damages Suhl for the first time.

Image You've really done it now. I'll show you the power of my modified Skullrook!
[Suhl casts Valor]
Image Heinel, watch out! Suhl used Valor!
Image Valor? Really? Do you really think that'll work on me!?
Image Let's see if it will or not!
[Suhl casts Guts]

In the next enemy phase, Suhl uses Luck, which does absolutely nothing to affect combat. Guess that Spirit system was going haywire after all.

Here's the lone item on the map, in the far southwest corner. All versions of this stage have the same 10 grand in the same tile.

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Anyway, the map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Do you have to leave?
Image Yes. I cannot stand to continue fighting alongside you like this.
Image What a shame. But you won't come after us as an enemy, right?
Image Don't worry. I won't burn this bridge that easily. I doubt we'll ever meet again.
Image Where will you go?
Image I intend to go on a journey.
Image Lord Heinel, please allow me to join you.
Image Catherine, you're to return to Boazan.
Image I refuse. I will follow you no matter where you go.
Image …Do as you please.
Image I will.
Image Farewell, everyone.
[Heinel and Catherine leave]
Image And they're gone.
Image Will they really be all right?
Image I wouldn't worry about them. They'll be happy together.
Image I'm jealous.
Image Same here.
Image I'm worried about Bunta. Let's go check up on him.

Now, both of the "Decisive Battle" versions of this stage are slightly different. You still have to deal with the Spirit gimmick, but none of the Heinel-related dialogues/events are present. I cannot find anyone online who didn't recruit Heinel, and I just don't have time to play the entire game up to this point, so there's not much else I can say. But then again, there's no reason not to recruit Heinel.
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Last time, the gang helped Heinel get his revenge.

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Image This is the Nesslar. Daiku-Maryu, please respond.
Image Doctor, we're connected to the Nesslar.
Image Bunta, have you found what the enemy's up to?
Image It seems they're all heading to a specific point instead of mindlessly exploring. Ah, give me a sec.
Image What is it, Bunta?
Image A cave! Yes, there's no doubt about it. It seems they're all going inside a cave in the trench's walls.
Image They're all going inside? Is it a big opening?
Image I can't see that well from here. I'll try to get a bit closer.
Image Stay put. We'll be there shortly.
Image Roger that. There's a rocky ledge nearby, so I'll wait there… Dammit! They spotted me!
Image Bunta, are you okay!?
Image Doctor, let me launch in Gaiking!
Image Okay, go ahead.

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Earth Route Chapter 23: The Death Demon Squad Gosterro

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Image There's some small fry wandering around.
Image It would make the perfect gift for Lord Le Cain.
Image Don't act like you're better than me! I'll show you the power of the Ichthyosaur Nesslar!

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Image You okay, Bunta? Leave the rest to me.
Image W-where did you come from!?
Image Dankel, I'll handle this. Go ask Lord Le Cain for reinforcements.
Image Roger.
[Dankel leaves]
Image Dammit. One of them got away.
Image We need to finish this quickly or they'll bring friends.
Image I know.

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Another underwater-only map. While the Nesslar excels underwater, its best is still extremely mid. Have Sanshiro take point while Bunta focuses on gathering items. At least the Nesslar's movement isn't impaired underwater.

I'll cover bosses in a moment. I just want everyone to take the field first. Also, without Voltes here, I lack the ability to cast Scan.

Speaking of which, enemy reinforcements spawn on the fifth enemy phase.

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Image Did I make it in time?
Image Actually, you're a bit early.
Image I borrowed some troops from Lord Le Cain.
Image Hehe. Now that I'm here, y'all can go home. Ahahahahaha!!
(Gosterro. Layzner. CV: Masashi Hirose)
Image …Who did you bring?
Image …The Death Demon Squad…
Image What, you're still here? If you keep loitering around, I'm gonna end up blowing you up too! Ehehehehehehehe!!
Image Yeah, I'm leaving.
Image Same. Happy hunting, Gosterro.
[Dankel and Killer leave]
Image I got this. Hehehehehehe. I'll slowly torture you to death.
Image Bunta, watch out! That guy's batshit insane.
Image I've never seen anyone as crazy as him.

But before I get into the specifics, help arrives at the start of the next turn.

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Image That SPT!
Image You recognize them?
Image It's one of Le Cain's men.
Image Le Cain? That's the name of the alien that abducted me.
Image What does Le Cain want with the Mu…
Image We can think about that later!

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Deploy the troops! There are 6 deployment slots. I'm using Kenichi, Domon, Ryusei, Akira, Rai, and Watta. Once again, you can't deploy any of the Layzner cast, even though this is our first time fighting the Death Demon Squad on this route.

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Speaking of the Death Demon Squad, our main boss on this stage is Gosterro in his Daljan. Normally, he'd be extremely agile and intimidating, but we're underwater. He has a C rank in water. Not exactly the best showing for one of Layzner's main rival characters…

Here are the items:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Is it true that Le Cain kidnapped you, Dr. Anzai?
Image Yes. Everyone called him Lord Le Cain.
Image Do you know him?
Image Yeah. He's the same race as my mother, a race that the Balmarians conquered a long time ago. Now they hold major positions throughout the empire.
Image So the Balmar Empire uses more of a feudal system?
Image In a way. Newly conquered races are treated like dirt until they demonstrate they can best serve the empire. The Boazans, like Heinel, are a recent addition.
Image Oh, so that's why the Boazans were fighting for Balmar.
Image It's not like they were fighting because they wanted to.
Image More importantly, if Le Cain is looking for the Mu, then that must be why they came to this planet in the first place.
Image All the more reason why we need to go into that cave.

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Image You talk big, but you're pretty pathetic, Gosterro.
Image Grrr…
Image And the name "Death Demon Squad" sounds impressive, but you don't seem to have the skills to back it up.
Image What did you just say!?
(Getty. Layzner. CV: Masaharu Sato)
Image Who the hell are you?
Image I'm Getty of the Death Demon Squad!
Image Oh, one of those losers.
Image Talk shit about our team one more time and I'll gut you! I don't care who you are!
(Bone. Layzner. CV: Koichi Hashimoto)
Image I don't mean to insult you. It's just that this guy here talked big to us, but got his ass handed to him by Earthlings.
Image Say it ain't so, Gosterro!
(Manjero. Layzner. CV: Kozo Shioya)
Image Yeah… They caught me off guard.
Image What'd ya mean caught off guard!? You disgrace the entire squad! And you know what we do to disgraces!
Image N-now hold on a moment. Next time I'll be sure to kill them all.
Image What makes you think there'll be a next time?
Image That's enough. Quit fooling around.
Image Sir!
Image Dankel, Killer, you two come with me.
Image Of course, sir!
Image The Death Demon Squad is to prevent them from getting any closer until our search is complete.
Image Sir!
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Last time, we fought a psychopath underwater.

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Image I still can't believe there's a cave this large in the ocean.
Image You blind or something? It's right there.
Image Can you stop it with that attitude!?
Image Tch. Women are so annoying.
Image I'm not going to ignore that. I heard you grew up in America, so I thought you'd be less misogynistic. Frankly, you disappoint me.
Image Help me out, Kenichi.
Image You dug this hole. Just apologize sincerely.
Image Some leader you are. Fine, fine. I admit I was wrong. We good?
Image It's like bullying a puppy. Fine, I forgive you.
Image Good grief.
Image By the way, Dr. Daimonji, why are we still staring at the cave entrance? As they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Image You're right. Pete, let's go into the cave. But be careful.
Image Roger.
Image It's pitch black inside. I'm getting the creeps… Like we're about to get jumpscared by a ghost.
Image I feel you. If this were a horror movie, something would happen right about…
Image BOO!
Image AHHH!
Image AHHHH!
Image You scared me! That was mean, Ryusei!
Image I swear you almost gave me a heart attack. Look, you made Ikue cry.
Image My bad, my bad. I didn't think you'd get scared that much. I'm sorry, Ikue.
Image *Sniff* Never do that again.
Image I promise. May God strike me down if I make another woman cry.
Image He never takes his promises seriously, so just ignore him.
Image Hmph. Keep your opinions to yourself.
Image Oh? Doctor, it looks like there's a giant opening up ahead.
Image An opening? There's an air pocket this deep in the ocean? Okay, surface slowly.
Image Roger!
Image The thought that we'll be breathing air tens of thousands of years old is kinda exciting. It's like we're time traveling.
Image Doctor, the water is getting shallower. Looks like there's a beach ahead of us.
Image Look over there. What's that?
Image Where?
Image There.
Image I dunno what it is, but it's glowing.
Image It looks like a house to me.
Image You're right. Those are the remains of a house. It's almost identical in shape to the ones we found in ruins on my home planet.
Image So these belonged to the Mu? Are you serious!? We found the Mu!? Pinch me. I must be dreaming.
Image Fantastic!
Image Doctor, I can see the water's edge. The cave goes much further in.
Image Dr. Daimonji, please give me permission to go ashore.
Image It's too dangerous right now. The enemy is already in the cave. We need to make sure it's safe first.
Image Sounds like it's our turn.
Image For once, you're right. You must be getting smarter.
Image For once!?
Image You're not a kettle, so pipe down.
Image Again, just ignore him. He'll just say whatever pops into his head.
Image Even Domon knows when to hold back a bit.
Image Rain! What'd you mean by that!?
Image We should stop bullying Ryusei. Look, he's sulking.
Image The hell, man… I'm doing my best out here… *Sniffle*

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Earth Route Chapter 24: A Fateful Reunion

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Image Hey, Domon! Where're you going?
Image …
Image Tch. At least answer me.
Image He probably doesn't want to bother with a simple-minded fool like you.
Image What!? You wanna get your ass kicked!?
Image Hey, now. Stop fighting, you two. Weren't you just told to cut it out?
Image Oh, right.
Image Hmph… It's pathetic to be scolded by Watta.
Image For ancient ruins, the buildings are surprisingly modern-looking.
Image Aliens built them, so it shouldn't be a surprise that they're like that.
Image That's true.
Image Hey bro, what's that?
Image Huh? Hey, Kenichi!
Image Dammit! We're surrounded!

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Image You shamed me, and for that, you will die!!
Image It's him again.
Image Gosterro! I'll take you on.
Image E-Eiji!? You sonava! Hehehe. Looks like I'll get to kill you after all. Hehehehe.
Image Rei, our main opponent is the SPT on the far right.
Image READY.
(Rei. Layzner. CV: Eriko Hara)
Image Let's make some space.
Image READY. TARGET IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING.
Image Huh?

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Image You're still as naive as ever. Now die!
Image That's cowardly, Gosterro!
Image I'll take that as a compliment. HIYAHAHAHAHA!

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Image You guys will face us now.
Image We'll give you a taste of the terror of the Death Demon Squad.
Image Who's first?

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This is a fairly simple map. Eiji can solo Gosterro to the east, then rejoin the main group. Everyone else should make for the ruins to the north and west for their defensive terrain while gathering items.

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Now we face the Death Demon Squad in earnest. There's Gosterro in his Daljan, Bone in his Eldarl, Getty in his Dankof, and Manjuro in his Gasshalan. All four of them are extremely strong and agile, and should be taken out as soon as possible. Dump your SP into morale and accuracy-raising Spirits. The grunts aren't strong, so use them to help raise your morale and/or give EXP to some units that may be falling behind in levels, like Trider or Reideen.

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Reinforcements also spawn in the south on the third enemy phase.

The map theme when fighting in the Mu ruins is the mysterious-sounding Blue Labyrinth. It reminds me a lot of Golden Sun. The enemy phase theme in the ruins is the tense Codename "Viper". This game's original tracks continue to impress me.

There's no boss dialogue, so here are the items on the map. Make sure you pick up that 20k cash. Thankfully, they're easy to find since they're all in the center of the craters.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image You good, Eiji?
Image Yeah. I managed to drive him away.
Image What's the Death Demon Squad anyway?
Image They're Le Cain's personal guards, and all four of them are extremely capable in combat. Ignoring Gosterro, the other three tend to launch coordinated attacks, so be very careful.
Image They sound annoying.

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Image Let's search the ruins as much as possible before the enemy comes back.
Image I agree… Where's Eri, I mean, Dr. Anzai?
Image She was here just a moment ago…
Image Maybe she went outside?
Image What? But the enemy's still lurking around here!
Image Don't yell at me, man. But I know how she feels. With ruins this massive, I'm itching to get out there.
Image No, stop! Everyone needs to look for her!
Image The doc becomes a completely different person when it comes to Dr. Anzai.
Image He's a man, after all.
Image What're you whispering about!? Go find her!
Image Roger!
Image Whoa, scary.

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Image Dammit! They really got one over on us!
Image So now you know how I lost? Ahahahahahaha.
Image Sorry 'bout that! Eiji tricked you, didn't he?
Image Yeah, he did. I'll grind his bones into dust!
Image At any rate, we can't go back to Le Cain right now.
Image Yeah. Let's launch another attack.
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Last time, the gang discovered the ancient ruins of the Mu.

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Image Dr. Anzai, the enemy's still somewhere around here. Please don't go off on your own.
Image I apologize. When I saw the Mu ruins of my dreams, I couldn't help but want to see them in person.
Image At least you're safe, Dr. Anzai. That's all that matters.
Image Hmm…
Image But I know how she feels. Anyone with the slightest interest in archeology wouldn't be able to stay still after seeing all this.
Image I can't disagree. By the way, Doctor, what's that you're holding?
Image This? Dunno. It looked interesting when I found it.
Image Can I see it?
Image Sure. Thoughts?
Image …It seems to be a recording device. A pretty old one too…
Image Does it still work?
Image I doubt it. It's tens of thousands of years old.
Image …No… It's still functional.
Image Really? Amazing! Please get it working.
Image …Got it. Can everyone step back for a moment?
[Click]
Image Whoa! A g-g-ghost!
Image Executive Director, it's not a ghost. It's a hologram.
Image How dare they scare us like that! It's outrageous! Right, President?
Image SHHHHHH!
Image Sorry.
Image The hologram girl's kinda cute.
Image Dang, it's rare for Rai to compliment a girl.
Image But she really is.
Image Shut up already!

This is when an FMV plays. I have the transcription of it below. Special thanks to Caphi, Peytral, and an anonymous contributor for their help. You can see the FMV on its own here.

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I am Mew. I leave this as a record of our existence. We are the descendants of people who were invaded by the Balmar Empire and fled to this world. But just as we began to build a new civilization here, they arrived.

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Their attacks began immediately, without giving us a chance for dialogue. We had no choice but to defend ourselves, but we're evenly matched. The war continues to drag on as I record this.

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Due to the destructive weapons used by both sides, the planet's temperature is slowly rising. The polar ice caps are beginning to melt. It's only a matter of time before this continent sinks beneath the waves. Our extinction is inevitable.

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To ensure the survival of our race, we entrusted twelve of our surviving children with valuable genetic manipulation devices and our entire stock of Tronium, evacuating them to the highest point on this planet. There's only a small chance they'll survive, yet we're out of options.

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I'm making this recording to pass on the anger and sorrow of a race being slaughtered to extinction. Perhaps no one will find this, but even so, that will be fine. I go into our final battle believing that someone in the future will find this.

Our last hope is in those twelve children, and in the Mutron-powered battle robot, Reid--

(TL Note: The girl's name is Mew, or ミュウ, but her civilization is the Mu, or ムー. It's intentional.)

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Image W-what!? What did she say!? She said Reideen, right?
Image Maybe? She got cut off halfway through.
Image More importantly, she said Tronium, yeah? They gave the evacuees Tronium…
Image That's what she said.
Image !?
Image Master, do you know about this Tronium?
Image W-why would I know about something like that?
Image You just look as surprised as Eiji.
Image You fool! I was just surprised that aliens went to Tibet!
Image (Ugh…)
Image Oh, yeah. You once said you were from Tibet.
Image Exactly!
Image (Phew…)
Image Eiji, what is Tronium anyway?
Image Tronium is--
Image We've got hostiles!

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Earth Route Chapter 25: Revenge of the Death Demon Squad

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Image EIJI! SHOW YOURSELF! I won't lose this time!
Image Gosterro, don't fight alone. We're a team, remember?
Image Don't bother, Getty. He'll never listen to a thing you say.
Image He knows. I fight my own way. Ahahahahaha!
Image Gosterro! I don't care how you fight, as long as you win! Failure is not an option!
Image I know. I got this.
Image Bone, Getty, we'll focus on the Daiku-Maryu. If that's destroyed, they won't be able to leave this place! Got it?
Image Good plan.
Image Loud and clear!

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Deploy the troops! There're 10 deployment slots. I'm using Kenichi, Eiji, Sanshiro, Domon, Ryusei, Rai, Akira, Watta, David, and Rowan.

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This map is a little more interesting than most. We're caught in a crossroads of caves, with enemies to our northwest and west. Retreating to the southeast may sound like an idea, but enemy reinforcements spawn there on the sixth enemy phase, so there's a chance they can shoot someone down without warning.

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The Death Demon Squad are back, same as the last stage. Gosterro's AI will have him focus on Eiji exclusively, while the other three will focus on the Daiku-Maryu. Try to use your units as a wall and/or take them out as soon as possible. How well the Death Demon Squad succeed will impact something later in the game.

SECRET ALERT
Layzner Mk-II or Enhanced Layzner and V-MAX
  • If you want the Layzner Mk-II, do not let Bone, Getty, or Manjero damage the Daiku-Maryu.
  • If you want the Enhanced Layzner and the V-MAX ability, let the Daiku-Maryu be damaged by the Death Demon Squad.

We won't get either of the Layzner upgrades for a long while, but this is where you decide which one you'll get.

For the purposes of this LP, I'm getting the Layzner Mk-II. However, I will show off what happens if you get the Daiku-Maryu damaged.

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Image This is bad. They're targeting the Daiku-Maryu! Everyone, protect us!
Image Rei! Activate V-MAX!
Image READY.

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Image Eiji, what was that?
Image That was V-MAX.
Image Dammit. Even if we all work together, we can't beat the Layzner with an activated V-MAX.
Image But we can't just leave without trying!

Doing this event will not only shove the Daiku-Maryu to the far southeast part of the map, opening it up for an ambush, but it'll unlock V-MAX for the Layzner.

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V-MAX works differently in Shin compared to other games with Layzner. Here, it's a map command like Mazin Power, though it doesn't have a morale requirement. It lasts for three turns, during which Layzner gets an increase to its stats, a beam coat, and a new attack (in which Eiji rams the Layzner into the enemy several times). It also changes the battle BGM to V-MAX. Once the three full turns are over, the Layzner overheats and will be unable to act for one turn. After that, you're free to use V-MAX again!

But we're not going to use this power for some time yet, as we're going for the Layzner Mk-II. So pretend all that never happened. If you're worried about not getting to use this ability, the Mk-II comes with V-MAXIMUM, which acts the same way.

Not only is the Layzner upgrade determined in this stage, but there's another secret upgrade for one of our mechs.

SECRET ALERT
Reideen's secret weapons
Bring Reideen to (10, 13) for an upgrade to the Gorgon Sword, and (13, 9) to unlock God Voice.

Have Reideen break through the fighting to raid the ruins in the northwest. Here are the scenes when you bring Reideen to those squares:

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Image T-this is the Gorgon Sword! Is Reideen really the legacy of the Mu?

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Image God Voice! Raise your voice until your heart bursts… That voice is God Ramu. Shout in praise of Ramu's name!
Image W-who's talking? Where's this voice coming from?

I should note that while the new Gorgon Sword is an upgrade over Reideen's stock version, you also lose all upgrades you put into it. But it is a free attack, so it's worth re-investing into it. God Voice is an extremely powerful 1-range finisher that drains Reideen of most of its EN, but is one of the strongest attacks you can get outside of the SRX, Shin Getter, and a Mazin Powered Mazinger. Contrary to its showing in other games, Akira doesn't seem to be affected by God Voice, so you can use it as many times as you like.

Here are the items:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

You do get a quick scene if you get the Gorgon Sword upgrade before we get to the VN screen.

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Image Akira, what're you doing all the way over there?
Image During the battle, I stumbled across a Mu armory. I found this.
Image A sword? Ah, is that the Gorgon Sword!?
Image Bingo! To be precise, it's an improved version of the Gorgon Sword.
Image So Reideen really is…
Image Yeah. Mew really was about to mention Reideen.
Image But that's amazing. It must be so much more powerful than your old Gorgon Sword, right?
Image I think so. It's definitely sharper. With this, Reideen can fight a lot better in close combat.
Image Was there anything else?
Image There was a God Gorgon, but it's the same as my usual one.
Image Shame. But finding a better Gorgon Sword is a huge find.
Image Yeah. I kinda like it.

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Image You were defeated by mere Earthlings and were forced to retreat. The Death Demon Squad has truly fallen.
Image I'm so sorry. We underestimated them.
Image It is what it is. Bone, make sure you keep a close eye on them.
Image Of course, sir.
Image Manjero, expedite the investigation.
Image Sir!

If you got the V-MAX event, the conversation is slightly different.

Image You were defeated by mere Earthlings and were forced to retreat. The Death Demon Squad has truly fallen.
Image I don't know why, but they had the Layzner. Plus, they used V-MAX. There's no way we can beat that.
Image Wait, so Eiji is with the Earthlings? Hmm… He keeps getting in my way. In that case, I'll have to teach them a lesson personally. Bone, keep a close eye on them.
Image Of course, sir.
Image Manjero, expedite the investigation.
Image Sir!

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Image Eiji, what exactly is Tronium? From the name, I'm assuming it's a metal.
Image You're correct about that. As far as I know, it's the rarest and most valuable metal in the universe.
Image What makes it so great?
Image Are you familiar with warp travel?
Image I know! It's that thing in sci-fi stuff that lets you travel to distant places instantly. Ya know, I'm a big fan of Captain Kirk.
Image Ha! Captain Kirk he says. That show's ancient. Captain Janeway's the new hotness.
(TL Note: This game came out in 1996, when Voyager was airing. Yes, the names are in the original text.)
Image Zip it!
[Ryusei bonks Watta]
Image Ouch!
Image How many times must I tell you!? He's the president of our company! Stop hitting him on the head! I won't let you get away with this!!
Image M-my bad. I'm sorry, Watta. Really sorry.
Image You're fine. Just don't ever do it again.
Image Yeah. I don't want your director to kill me.
Image Hmph!
Image Ahem… Anyway, the gist of it is that it's technology that shortens travel in outer space. Warp drives require a tremendous amount of energy that can't be supplied by ordinary nuclear reactors. However, by using Tronium as a catalyst, it's possible.
Image I see… What makes it so rare?
Image Tronium is only minable on the planet Tron. In the past, a giant comet struck Tron, destroying the planet. Since then, despite endless searching throughout the cosmos, additional Tronium deposits have never been found.
Image So all the Tronium that exists was mined before that comet?
Image Yes. As I mentioned before, Balmar has been in a war of expansion for thousands of years. Battleship production is always a top priority, for which Tronium is required.
Image So whoever controls the most Tronium is the most powerful. Balmar must have a vast reserve of the stuff.
Image I believe Mew said they brought theirs to Tibet.
Image More precisely, she said the highest place on the planet.
Image Yeah, Tibet.
Image That's what it is now, but there's no guarantee it was the same back during the Mu's time.
Image I can't think of another place that fits the bill…
Image I agree. It's the only location that fits.
Image If Tronium is there, we need to go after it.
Image Let's get out of here and head to Tibet.
Image You fool! How impulsive! How reckless! What good will rushing there do? We should first return to base and depart when prepared.
Image I agree with the Undefeated of the East. Let's return to base for now.
Image Good judgement, Dr. Daimonji. I'm impressed that you came to the same conclusion as me. Listen, Domon. If you rely only on technique and power, you'll never become the true King of Hearts. You must make accurate judgements. Cultivate the knowledge to do so, and your heart will never steer you wrong. Got it?
Image Yes, Master!
Image He's so unfriendly with us, but he's like a cute puppy to his master.
Image I mean, they have a deep master-student relationship.
Image The gap is massive.
Image I guess it's just his personality.
Image You're one to talk.
Image You knocking my award winning personality?
Image Ugh. This BS again?
Image Did I say something wrong?
Image …
Image …
Image …
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