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For this intermission, I gave Uso the Shooting, Tetsuya the Melee, and Kento the Skill up parts. Also added armor to both Big O and Strega. Finally, I gave Big O the Dual Sensor part (+10% final accuracy).
Last time we negotiated a lion into our crew.
Earth Route Chapter 7: Sadness in War
[Tower Residential Area]
Hey Danji, have you seen Kento?
Haven’t seen him. Suzy is playing over there, why don’t you ask her? Is something going on?
Professor Earl is insisting on talking to Kento.
I’m trying to get him to tell us about Daltanious but he won’t say a thing without Kento being there. What a pain…
Is Kento really the prince of some planet out there?
Apparently.
Who cares anyway? It’s none of our business.
It’s his words, so it is what it is.
But Dr. Earl is being super annoying. I just need him to talk to me. Danji, please help us look for him.
Tch. How annoying.
Oi Kaubto, Sanae and Shakti just walked by.
Oh no! I forgot I promised to help them with the laundry.
That sounds like something you would do. I’ll go ask Sanae. Hey, wait up!
[Romefeller HQ, Representative’s Office]
You still don’t know what’s going on in space?
Yes. It seems we haven’t been able to contact him at all.
(She’s speaking through a monitor)
…Before the sky disappeared, my brother and Char Aznable tried to drop an asteroid on the surface. I tried to stop them but couldn’t…
I don’t know what Zec- I mean your brother’s true feelings are. Considering Zanscare and what’s happening in space right now, I’m not worried about him.
Noin…
After Duke Dermail left, the Foundation has begun to change.
For the purpose of bringing about peace, the Foundation had to change too. Dermail wanted everything to stay unchanged, but that wasn’t the consensus of the Foundation’s members.
OZ continues to be in chaos regarding its chain of command. Eventually it will be run by those who support you. All of this is possible thanks to you, Lady Relena. Please do not belittle yourself. …As for “him”, it appears there is no doubt that he was out in space before the incident. Quatre confirmed it.
I know but…
It seems that there’s been some movement at the latest executive meeting. You should check that out. Anyway, that’s all I got for you.
Heero… Are you still fighting in space…? Do you think my ideals are a dream, or am I mistaken? This world is in chaos and yet I can’t bring it under control. No matter my rhetoric, I can’t help anyone…
[Door opens and closes]
If that is truly what you wish for, then you must obey my will.
You’re…
It’s been a while, Lady Relena.
Treize Khushrenada… Why are you here?
Now that Duke Dermail is gone, OZ needs to focus on subduing BESPA and dismantling Shin Dragon. I’m back to take on the role of supreme leader. As for you, let me tell you what the highest executive committee of the Romefeller Foundation decided.
What was their decision?
As of today, Relena Peacecraft is dismissed as president of the Foundation. We will also have you step down from your position as Queen of the Unified Earth Sphere Nation.
…I understand. I will return all authority to you. But…
I promise you that the changes you brought about at the Foundation will never be undone. If or when the sky comes back, a confrontation with Neo Zeon will become inevitable. I will settle things with Char Aznable and Milliardo with my own hands. You won’t have a say in that.
…
I’ll take care of it all. You’re free to go wherever you want to go.
[Tower Rec Room]
Hey Odelo, can I talk to you for a sec?
…What is it, Rim?
It seems like you and Uso haven’t made up yet.
…
It seems like all the higher ups know about Uso’s father. Please tell Uso to ask them.
Why me? It’s fine if you tell him.
Don’t be so stubborn. I know that you were asking the maintenance guys about it too. You want to make up with him, don't you?
…Tch. You’re being unexpectedly nosy.
Hehe, really?
(Chris… I don’t think he means that as a compliment.)
(Eh? Really?)
I’ll at least say thanks I guess.
[Tower Storage]
Yo.
…What do you want?
You see… Jinn Geneham and the other higher ups seem to know your dad.
What?! …Is that true? Do they really know my dad?
Ask them for yourself. See ya.
Odelo!
What?
Umm… Thank you.
[Tower Command Center]
I see… Treize has made his move.
Yes. Relena Peacecraft has been dismissed and he is now the leader of the Foundation and the Unified Government. He’s already taken command of OZ and has made his intention to cooperate with us clear.
Looks like the deal was actually a success.
Even so, he works too fast.
That man must have mobilized his followers. Even though he lost his position before, he must have been really missed.
Yes. There seems to be less opposition from within the Foundation and OZ than we expected.
So it was his charisma. Dad, I’d like to meet him someday.
When the opportunity arises. So Hayato, what’s next?
Lieutenant Colonel Kuruma, I keep asking you to please call him Jinn Genaham.
Don’t bother. He’s always been like that.
I just can’t seem to get used to it. Also please stop calling me by my old rank. I’m not in the Unified Military anymore.
Apologies.
But regarding Treize. It’s impossible to get a read on what that guy’s thinking. What happened to Roger Smith?
He’s…
[Door opens and closes]
Umm…
What do you want? If you’re done with maintenance then you should go rest.
Umm, I heard that you know about Hangerg Ewin.
Hangerg Ewin? How do you know that name?
Hangerg is my dad!
Are you serious?
So you do know him!? Even though you knew and you all kept it from me? That’s horrible!
I’m sorry Uso. I didn’t know.
We never thought that you, an illegal resident of Kasarelia, was actually Hangerg’s son.
Your father is a cautious man. I knew you weren’t just some kid, but I didn’t realize that you were his son.
Where is my dad right now?
…We don’t know where Hangerg is.
No way…
Last I heard, he was in space.
…Please tell me about him.
Hangerg is one of the founding members of the League Militaire. He and I first came in contact several years ago.
[Romefeller HQ, Representative’s Office]
The Foundation is good to go. OZ however will take a little more time. Negotiations have been completed with 80% of the opposition, and nearly all of them have been cooperative with the transition of power.
They call you Mister Negotiator for a reason. You live up to my expectations. I would also like you to negotiate terms of cooperation with the League Militaire.
I’ll head to the Tower shortly. Regarding Miss Relena, I have Dorothy accompanying her. But are you sure about that?
We need her to become the bearer of a new history. I want Relena Peacecraft to become the source of hope for the people in the Earth Sphere. Of course that assumes that we do have a future.
[Tower Command Center]
So on these terms, the non-aggression pact has been concluded. Regarding the search for Shin Dragon and operations against the Invaders, both sides are willing to fully cooperate and share information. Your Getter Ray Sonar is actually much better than OZ’s version and will share that technology with them. The details will be announced later.
Very well, I’ll make the arrangements. Thank you for your hard work, Roger Smith. I didn’t think Treize would put you to work so quickly. We’re grateful.
So what was that other thing?
Not BESPA or Invaders, but the other enemy. You wanted to hear about them, right?
You mean the ones who fought Tsurugi and Kabuto? Did OZ encounter them too?
OZ engaged them on several occasions, but still don’t know their identity. We can’t rule out the possibility that they’re aliens.
So?
We’ve discovered a facility that we believe they built. I have the data here.
Yamazaki, I’m counting on you.
Sir.
Hmmm… Australia, huh? But this part here is interesting.
Which part?
Look. All of these encounters with them, including Kabuto’s, all occurred after the incident. That means it’s highly likely they weren’t around before then.
So that means they might have something to do with the sky…
We need to confirm this. We’re heading to Australia to look for Shin Dragon.
Great. That saves me the trouble of convincing you.
Hmph. Tough guy.
I’ll go with you if that sweetens the deal.
That’s not part of your job.
I’m the kind of person who hates doing things halfway. I want to see for myself who these people are. Besides, we’re in trouble with the sky like it is now. Norman?
[Monitor turns on]
…Are you calling for me, Master Roger?
I’ll be away for a while. Please look after Dorothy.
I understand. Leave it to me.
[Later]
How is it?
Koji, this is…
No doubt about it. These were the punks who attacked us!
That’s for sure.
I knew it…
Where are they?
Calm down Tetsuya. They’re in Australia apparently. That’s the Tower’s next destination.
Those bastards… I don’t know who they are but now I can avenge my father.
[Tower Briefing Room, Australia]
A mysterious enemy? Things have really gotten out of hand.
…Benkei.
What?
Depending on how powerful the enemy is, our fighting power may not be enough. How’s your body?
No problems here. What do you want me to do?
I had the Getter we retrieved from the Saotome Lab ruins repaired. You can use it.
G-Getter!?
With our current lineup, I can’t use anyone else but you. If you can’t, I won’t force you.
I never said I wouldn’t. A one seater Getter…
[Later]
The situation is just as I explained it.
Do you guys know what this means?
Why don’t you just tell us upfront instead of beating around the bush?
I think I get it. So these people aren’t OZ or BESPA?
(Chris…)
We knew that from the start.
All I know is that I don’t know anything about them.
Hahaha, well said. That doesn’t matter anyway. I want you all to learn everything you can.
Firstly, Marbet, Uso, and I will conduct recon…
[Flying away noises]
What was that?
Great Mazinger and Mazinger Z have just launched.
What did you say?
No wonder they didn’t show up to the briefing…
Was it here?
And there they are! I knew it was them, Tetsuya!
Looks like it. Let’s go, Koji!
These mooks are nothing special. As long as the Mazin bros get some sort of upgrade, it’ll be fine. If not, there are panels in the corners of the room that give HP/EN regen every turn, but they’re way too far from the battle to be of practical use.
Once the mooks have been mook’d…
Who’s next! Step right up!
Koji, incoming!
SRW D - Devastator
I thought someone unusually spirited would show up… Hehehehehehe. I remember those photonic powered machines. I’m surprised you still live.
It’s him…
It’s him all right. The bastard who attacked us back then… He’s the one who killed Director Kabuto!
I remember it clearly. I’ll never forgive you, bastard! Prepare yourself!
If I recall correctly their names were Koji Kabuto… and Tetsuya Tsurugi. Hahahaha. I can feel your hatred.
Shut up! We’ll avenge the Director who risked his precious life to protect us!!
Good.
What!?
Of course, if you even can.
Dammit…
Uwaaa!?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Damn you…
Dammit… I let my guard down…
Hahahaha. Despise your own weakness!
Ahhh! Dammit, you killed my father! I won’t die until I knock you into the depths of Hell!
I won’t let myself be killed like this! I’m taking you down with me!
Like I said, if you even can.
Wait a minute!
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Dammit…
Shit…
It’s no use… Koji, I’ll be the decoy. Please escape on your own.
What are you talking about?
The Director showed the same amount of love for Jun and I, only orphans, as he did for you and your brother. Let me repay him as my father. It was my mistake that left you and Shiro as orphans. I can’t let Shiro lose his only brother as well. Koji… I’m counting on you…
Dammit Tetsuya, I can’t let you do that! Dad risked his life to protect us. If we flee, we do it together!
Don’t worry. I’ll let you two die together instead.
It must be frustrating right? Hahahaha. Cry out in frustration! In fear! In despair! Die while wallowing in your fear and hatred!
Damn…
Fire the missiles!
Hmm… Reinforcements? Interesting.
Koji!
Tetsuya!
If you’re still alive, answer me!
Are you alright!?
I’m still alive. Thank you for saving us.
I’m alive… for now.
Hmm… There are a lot of machines I’ve never seen before. Very well. I’ll be your opponent.
[He spawns more enemies]
(What the… Strega's giving a strange reaction…)
(Liana, what’s going on?)
(I don’t know. Something’s off.)
Hey Strega, what’s wrong? Keep going.
Rim, is something the matter?
(What…? It’s back to normal…?)
Everything’s fine now.
Very good.
Getter… I never thought I would ride this again. Hayato, whenever you’re ready.
Alright. Getter Robo, launch!
What!?
G-Getter Robo!?
Getter Robo? So then that’s…
(Yes… There is only one other person who can ride that besides Commander Jin.)
Quit your whining. If we defeat these guys, the Earth might return to normal. Get motivated!
Dad, what are you doing?
Boss, are you good?
Dad, you’re getting old so don’t push yourself too hard.
Don’t worry about me. Let’s go!
[Getter-1]
Deja vu. Yes, this is the same unit used in the prologue. However it’s given 3 upgrades in every stat and it’s piloted by Benkei instead of Ryoma. Also we get to keep it!
Anyway, time for the meat of the stage. The target is Ignis (the purple guy) but it’s best to only approach him when all of his guards are dead. And even then, try to keep most of your units outside of his cardinal directions. He has a nasty MAP attack that killed two of my units because I forgot to check for it. Besides that the strategy is the same as always; group up and thin their numbers one at a time. Try to save your defensive spirits for Ignis. He retreats at 10% HP (3300) so try to take him out with a powerful attack/Support combo.
Oh, also the Mazin Bros are extremely hurt right now from the cutscene. The cutscene damage won’t kill them but the surrounding enemies might.
Show us your true identity! It’s only fair!
Hahahaha. Good one. You’re funny.
Prepare yourself!
Hmm… A machine powered by Getter Rays?
…
What on earth is this guy?!
…Hmmm. Interesting. That machine is…
Why are you always thinking about fighting?
Hehehehe. You’ll find out eventually.
You bastard!!
This guy is different from the others… Interesting.
Dammit, I’m not gonna let you get away!
That’s right, get angrier!
You bastard!!
Keep it up, Tetsuya Tsurugi!
You’re my dad’s enemy! Go to hell!
Hahaha. Good. Hate me more! Keep it coming, Koji Kabuto!
I don’t know who you are but I won’t let you do as you please!
Hmm… That’s some good anger. Interesting. I’ll take you on.
Defeating Ignis nets you a Booster (+1 movement), a High Performance Radar (+1 range for all attacks that don’t have 1 range), and an Evasion +5 skill part. I took him out after a few soft resets with Daltanious’ “Flame Cross Slash” supported by Getter-1’s “Spiral Getter Beam”.
That’s unexpected. I see. I get it now. But too bad for you guys. We’re already done here.
What!?
Oh no, the facility is self destructing. We might get caught up in it.
Dammit. All units, emergency evacuation!
Haven’t had to show this until now, but this game doesn’t have permadeath. If a unit gets destroyed, you have to pay a repair cost, though you won’t go into the negatives. In this stage, I lost the Diana A, Gun-EZ, and the Strega.
[Mysterious facility]
Dammit, wait up!
That bastard…!
You two, get back!
[Explosions]
That bastard…
Hahahaha! That’s right. Get mad! Get mad! Your hatred and suffering gives us Ruina and our “King of Ruin” power!!
What did you say?
I was going to hold it back a bit longer, but oh well. This kind of job would have been boring anyway. I am Ignis. I’ll face you all again soon.
[Explosions]
[Tower Storage]
Dammit! If I ever meet him again, he’s not getting away!
…
That guys’ definitely not an Invader. But I don’t think they’re humans either. Who the hell are they…?
(Ruina… And his name was Ignis.)
(Who are they? What do they want?)
(Dunno.)
[Tower Command Center]
…Is it over?
Who the hell are they?
Let’s get started by analyzing the information we’ve gathered. Please send the data to Dr. Earl as well.
Has the sky changed?
No.
I see…
Dammit, weren’t they the cause? Or is there really nothing we can do about it?
Don’t be in such a rush.
What about Shin Dragon?
No response so far.
…Alright. As soon as we finish our investigation, we head back to Europe. Find anything you can about either Shin Dragon or this enemy. I need to talk to OZ… No, to Treize.
[Tower is now around Turkey]
Commander, an OZ vessel is requesting to land.
OZ, huh?
It seems they’re carrying someone with a letter of introduction from Treize Khushrenada.
Very well. They have permission.
[Tower Arrival/Departure Deck]
Who is it?
I haven’t heard about anything. Maybe it’s a replacement pilot?
Excuse me. My name is Clifford Gygax. I would like to request a meeting with Jinn Geneham. Can anyone show me the way?
(Chris, that’s Cliff!)
Eh? Cliff? Ahh!!
[Crash]
Be careful. You’re an idiot for falling over for no reason like that.
I’m sorry…
Oh, Rim! So you were here after all. I heard there was a machine similar to yours. I’m glad you're safe. So glad.
Cliff, you took the words out of my mouth! I was so worried about what happened! Why didn’t you try to contact me!?
Sorry. I was captured by OZ. At least the new commander is a reasonable guy. Not only did they free me, but they also sent me off like this.
Oz’s new commander… Must be that guy named Treize.
Rim, do you know him?
Yes! This is the person who was in Antarctica with me. The Strega was also created by Cliff.
Oh no, I just designed it.
I see…?
A Re-Technologist…
[Tower Command Center]
I understand. I don’t mind accompanying you. But I will ask you for your help.
Of course, though I don’t think you’ll need my expertise very often. I’ll help however I can. Except for physical labor. I specialize in intellectual labor.
Hahaha of course. I’m the same. You’re Clifford, aren’t you? About 10 years ago I heard a lecture from Professor Radcliffe. We got someone interesting.
You’re Dr. Shikishima aren’t you? I’m looking forward to working with you.
So what happened? I asked Cliana but she didn’t really know.
It was an accident regarding one of our research subjects. I can’t talk about the specifics but an OZ research team is currently in Antarctica. Once they come back, I’ll be able to tell you more.
[Tower, Rim’s Room]
I see… I guess I still don’t understand you guys at all…
Sorry. However it’s entirely possible that, like us, they’re alive somewhere. Don’t give us hope.
I know. We’re both safe at least.
Yep. By the way, you’ve been piloting the Strega ever since. Not to pat myself on the back or anything, but I knew it would suit you well and your piloting skills must be excellent too.
I’m just trying not to die. It’s really difficult.
Have you experienced any changes?
(Liana, maybe you should ask him about That. You can’t talk to anyone except Cliff about it…)
(Yeah… Alright.)
What’s wrong?
Actually, it’s getting harder for Chris and I to change places. When I’m piloting, it’s always me but lately it’s harder for me to get out normally. This has never happened before.
Hoh…
Cliff, is this because of the Strega?
(Hmm… Is it starting to have an effect…?)
Cliff! Did you hear me?
Of course. Let me look into it. From what I’ve heard so far, there doesn’t seem much to worry about yet.
You sure? Isn’t it dangerous to ride it?
Isn’t everything dangerous? If I find anything bad, I’ll tell you right away. Trust me.
[Town]
Shakti, is there anything else you want to buy?
Nah, I’m good.
I bought some oversized candy as a funny souvenir, so I’m headed back now.
Uso!
What’s wrong, Odelo. Ah… Katejina?!
Katejina! Please wait, Katejina!
…No need to shout. It’s been a while, Uso.
Katejina, I’m glad you’re safe! Thank god. But why are you here?
…
Ah, the Tower is nearby. Let’s go home together. Oh right, we’re currently working with a guy named Treize so we’re not fighting OZ anymore.
Uso, I told you to not go alone. Hey, who is this lady?
She was in the Tower before you joined us.
So there’s more of them. Uso, I can’t join you.
What’s going on? There’s some armed people over there. Wait, isn’t she headed towards those BESPA guys?
That can’t be true. Right, Katejina? …Please tell me that’s not true Katejina!?
…Even the League Militaire needs information about BESPA. I’m going to Zanscare to learn their ways, what they’re like.
But what they did to the Count and all those people…
You’re going to spy on them? I guess you can only believe in people after they provide results.
Odelo what are you saying? Katejina, you’re in danger. Come with us to the Tower. If we ask Treize, he might be able to give us a safe place to stay…
No matter where you are, there’s always danger. If you keep making noise, those BESPA guys will notice and we’ll end up in a gunfight. Are you ok with that?
…
You’re a member of that organization aren’t you? Don’t be so reckless.
But… Why do you say that, Katejina? Wait!
Stop it, Uso. That BESPA officer has a rifle out. If they don’t know we’re with the League Militaire, they’ll just let us off the hook thinking we’re just kids. It’s time to fall back.
I don’t want to. Why is this happening, Katejina! Katejina!
Sorry about that, Lieutenant.
Well even if they’re with the League Militaire, they’re just kids. Even though he’s a Gundam pilot… Are you good?
Yes. They said that the League Militaire and OZ joined forces.
I see, that’s very important information. Hey, get the car out. We can’t stay any longer.
Next update is the finale of the Earth route as it leads directly into the finale of the Space route.
By the way, this is Ignis’ drip. The small GBA mugshot just can’t handle it.
