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I’m doing this chapter now because it takes place pretty much after the events of the last two Earth route stages as you’ll notice.
This Puzzle is interesting. We got Kamille and Fa standing on Von Braun and three enemies that we can’t let into the city. None of them can fall in one hit and you can’t body block all three of them. What you have to do is use the Assault spirit (able to use any non-MAP attacks after moving) and move him next to Fa to take advantage of her support attack to kill the mook on the far right. Be sure to use Kamille’s High-Mega Launcher. Just using his Beam Rifle isn’t enough. Then move Fa to Kamille’s left to body block the western grunt. End turn and do whatever you want. Once your turn comes around, you win.
Victory nets us 10k money and a melee +20 skill part!
Simple enough intermission this time. Four skill parts go to four different pilots. Amuro gets ranged, Gamlin gets evasion, Josh gets melee, and Duo gets the skill part. Not using any money as we’ll need all we can get for the unified path.
Last time in Space, we went vampire hunting.
Space Route Chapter 7: The Blue Cradle of Humanity
[Battle 7 Operation Room]
Sorry I’m late.
Please take a seat. Doctor, let’s begin.
Yes. I think I have a rough idea of the Varauta’s attacks.
That’s good news.
After analyzing their mechs and researching past cases, I believe the enemy is absorbing some sort of bio energy. The symptoms we’re encountering are a result of this attack. Here’s the results of a detailed analysis of the equipment used on the enemy’s mechs…
That’s enough, Doctor. Considering the Varauta’s behavior, it seems their aim is collecting this bio energy.
(The true identity of the Varauta army… No, it can’t be them…)
I see, so the enemy is trying to prevent our pilots from dying by preventing them from attacking.
That’s right. If the pilot dies, it’s impossible to absorb this energy.
So what about treatment? If they die of exhaustion, it’s the same as dying in battle. They’re hurting civilians too.
Unfortunately, I don’t have anything about that at the moment. But I’m sure we’ll find out soon. Also, we’ve uncovered new information about the enemy soldier.
You mean that Earthlings…
Yes. After examining his helmet, we’ve found a device installed that emitted a special sound wave outside of the audible range. Simply put, it’s a system that allows for brainwave control. Perhaps the helmets are brainwashing them…
So that’s why they’re attacking fellow Earthlings.
Seems that way.
I see. That’s how they’ve been using Earth-type weaponry.
So the enemy soldiers are members of the Special Investigation Team?
I don’t think that’s the whole story, but it’s possible. However…
It’s clear there’s someone behind it all. Someone we don’t know anything about.
So in the end, we have no real progress…
…
[Neo Zeon Hangar]
…Aile Chevalier, are you okay with this? We were caught up in that accident and got sent into space back then. We’re still fighting without knowing what became of the Earth… What became of Dad, Rim, and Cliff… Do you think they’re all still alive…?
What are you doing?
Gyunei.
Are you talking about your sister again?
Did you hear all that?
I get it, man.
In City 7, I met Mayor Milia’s daughter. They don’t look alike but she reminds me of her.
It’s pointless to think about it. With the Earth as it is, we’re not getting anywhere.
…I know that.
Come with me. Maintenance is finished.
Alright… But not if it has something to do with Quess.
What do you mean by that? We’re just doing adjustments to the funnels so we need a target.
[City 7]
Hey Basara.
What is it?
The other day, when City 7 was forced to Fold and a lot of people were in danger, why didn’t you fight? I’m glad those guys were here, but you could have helped protect everyone. What’s that Valkyrie for?
Shut up. I have my own way of doing things.
You keep saying things like that. If Papa and the others hadn’t come, we might have all been killed! It wasn’t a time to be singing! Why aren’t you fighting?!
You’re acting like you know what you’re talking about. Who do you think you are, Gamlin?
Huh? Gamlin is better than that! You’re just singing and doing nothing!
Why do you think I’m singing?
I don’t know. You won’t tell me.
…That’s that then. There’s no point in talking to you.
…
What’s wrong with him!
Kiki.
…Hey Mylene. Do you think it would be better if we didn’t have to fight the enemy?
But they’re the ones attacking us. If we don’t fight back, we’ll be killed.
That’s true… But that’s not what he thinks.
I don’t know what you mean.
[Neo Zeon Command Center]
An emergency call from Lady Une?
Yes. The Earth… Communication with the surface has been restored.
What!? You’re serious!?
Yes. I don’t know why though.
The Earth is…
What happened? Let her through.
What does this all mean?
According to communications from the ground…
[Neo Zeon Meeting Room]
Good news everyone. It’s just been confirmed that the Earth is safe and sound.
…You’re serious!?
Yes. Communication with the ground has been established.
Yay! Now you have one less thing to worry about, Takeru.
I’m so glad…
So the planet is safe?
This is just one less problem to worry about, Captain.
You’re right.
Lieutenant Kizaki… You don’t seem very happy about this. Why’s that?
No, I just haven’t seen the Earth in a very long time. I don’t know how to describe this feeling…
Miss, please don’t bully our ace pilot too much.
Sorry. I didn’t mean it like that…
So what’s going on down there?
Let’s talk chronologically. OZ’s Space Force received communication from the ground confirming that everyone is safe. There are reports that some areas on the ground remain “closed”. We still don’t know exactly why, but it seems that someone is behind all this.
What do you mean by someone?
I don’t know the details, but while it was missing, it seems the Earth was covered in something like a “Dimensional Rift”. And with the destruction of the facility where the unknown individuals were, that’s since been resolved.
So communication is now possible?
Correct.
Another unknown enemy…
Yes. For now, all we can determine is that the Antarctic ruins are probably related.
(Antarctica… I knew it was related to that…)
What do you mean, Captain?
Now that I think about it, you said that you were thrown out into space. The abnormal energy in Antarctica that we saw in space is apparently the result of the accident that happened in those ruins. And you know what happened right after that. It seems the existence of this unknown enemy only confirmed that fact.
…What’s going on down there? Besides, all we could confirm is that it was an accident…
Antarctica is currently covered by some kind of energy field that we can’t see into. And then there’s those ruins. And we received all these witness reports from people who were present. It seems there are survivors from Re-Tech who were there. Just like you, they were ejected from Antarctica. Unlike you, they landed in Europe.
Re-Tech… Who was it?
Why are you so excited about this? Do you know this person?
Ah…yes…it’s…
…You’re fine. It’s a researcher named Gygax and the daughter of another researcher named Radcliffe.
Rim and Cliff are safe…
Josh, you…
Hold it Gyunei. Joshua, it seems there’s something you’re not telling us.
Umm, I…
We’ll talk about this later. Bright, continue.
Right… Anyway, ever since communication was restored, our area of observation is expanding. It’s said that it’s only a matter of time until the Earth returns to normal. But there’s still bad news.
You mean that unknown enemy?
That’s part of it. Nothing will be resolved by the Earth’s return. And there are other problems.
…Invaders, right?
Heero, you’re right on the money.
Is that a prediction from Zero?
Yes…
Yes, just like Heero said, there are Invaders. While the Earth was gone, it seems that Shin Dragon was resurrected. As a result, the Getter radiation levels are increasing and Invader activity is intensifying.
What the hell? The thing that caused the initial Getter Ray contamination was resurrected…?
Correct. Furthermore, we have also received information that Dr. Saotome has appeared.
Impossible. Saotome died 13 years ago…
It appears that he’s been transformed into an Invader.
…What the hell.
Amuro you can’t mean that Saotome… The Dr. Saotome behind the “Saotome Rebellion”!?
I do. Hero of the Lunar War, Getter pilot Ryoma Nagare supposedly killed him 13 years ago. But he’s back and rebelling against humanity.
Are you sure it’s him?
We’ve confirmed it from Lieutenant Colonel Benkei Kuruma, another former Getter pilot.
Getter Robo… Benkei, Ryoma, and Hayato. Nostalgic names.
Do you know them, Commander Max?
Yes. I participated in the Invader War as a commander on the front lines. I remember those three well even after 23 years…
(...You know, I’ve been wondering about that for a while now.)
(About what, Duo?)
(Maximillian Jenus was an ace pilot in the Zentran war, right? That guy must be over 50 now. I know that Mayor Milia is a Meltrandi, but Captain Max is human. Why does he look so young?)
(...Who knows?)
(I was wondering about that too. He looks to be the same age as the Colonel.)
(You guys, that’s rude. Stop it.)
Shin Dragon appears randomly across the Earth. To find out why and why the Earth was sealed, it seems that OZ’s ground forces and the League Militaire have formed an alliance.
I see, so the situation on the ground was similar.
It’s progress. I heard there are many people from the Unified Forces in the League Militaire. To think they’d ally with the ones who staged the coup…
The situation on the ground is likely grave as well. I normally wouldn’t care, but Treize…
I knew he’d show up eventually.
Did the Zero System predict that too?
No. I met Treize before on the surface. He pretended to be a recluse, but I didn't buy it. Plus he built the Zero System equipped Epyon.
That’s Milliardo’s machine…
As for Treize, Queen Relena Peacecraft also stepped down and Treize is now the representative of both the Romefeller Foundation and the OZ military.
(Relena…)
Isn’t that nice, Heero. Now there’s no reason to kill her.
…
What are you talking about?
I’m just yapping. Don’t worry about it.
Treize Khushrenada… I believe he was the leader of the coup d’etat. I heard he’s young, but what kind of person is he?
He’s a shrewd but elusive man. The OZ coup came suddenly, without even a hint of it coming. While they were dependent on the Romefellers for the reconstruction of the military, the Unified Forces were defeated way too easily. Moreover, he has charisma akin to Char.
I’m not that charismatic. It’s hurtful to hear someone say that.
But the Colonel is very popular with the people in the colony.
Come now, Quess. Anyway, it appears that BESPA’s ground forces have been expanding their territory. As Bright said earlier, we’re still under an alien invasion. The situation has been made worse by the addition of problems on the ground.
Yes… Even if we did stop the alien invasion, we still have enemies at our doorstep…
Excuse me. Captain Jenius, we’ve confirmed OZ’s intentions.
What are they?
As expected, Lady Une has expressed her desire to rejoin with Treize. Treize, after confirming the situation in space, wants to cooperate with us.
Hmm… What do you think?
…I once chose a different path from Treize. However this will mean walking the same path again. I could never predict that this would happen. If events continue to unfold this way, Treize will act to protect the Earth and humanity as a whole. I have no doubt.
[Neo Zeon Command Center]
…Yes. That’s indeed the case. I apologize that it took nearly a week to make the arrangements.
You’re fine. Thanks to that delay, the Earth has now almost completely returned to its normal appearance. Morale is rising. Treize will come up himself, right?
Correct. He’s agreed to meet Neo Zeon Commander-in-Chief Char Aznable and Commander Jenius of the Unified Fleet as the representative of the Foundation, OZ, and the Earth Sphere government. Also Lady Relena and the members of the League Militaire are going up to space too.
I see. In that case, we’ll send a fleet to greet them. It would be too risky to travel in a shuttle. We have to do at least that much.
Thank you very much. Although it’s not in BESPA’s space territory, Zanscare is building what appears to be a mobile fortress in satellite orbit. As a diversion, the OZ space force will skirmish near Zanscare, but it’s highly likely that a fleet will emerge from the incomplete fortress in response to our movements. We’ll be counting on your help.
[Gishin Empire Mobile Fortress]
What? The Earth appeared?
Yes, Commander Kloppen. I have a report from our scouting team.
Hmmm… What is going on over there… What did they do that for…
Commander, this is an opportune time. Now is the time to attack. Leave this to the Kabuto clan!
Very well, you have my permission. Happy hunting, General Kabuto. Our glory is in your hands. Fight with your heart.
Haha!!
Also regarding those psychic waves that Boider reported on earlier, the Emperor himself asked me to confirm the details. There is someone here from the Imperial Guard Fleet here for that mission. She will accompany you.
The Imperial Guard Fleet… Is she one of them?
Yes, she's a Psychic Command from Planet Gishin.
[Neo Zeon Fleet Rewloola]
The Earth… I can finally see it again.
Even if it’s losing its blue color, it’s a beautiful planet.
Yes. But the reason why we find the Earth so beautiful is because we’re seeing it from space. Those who stay on the planet have never been able to understand its true beauty.
…We must protect this cradle of humanity.
Char… You…
I know, Amuro. The Gishin Empire, the Varauta Army, the Invaders, and that mysterious enemy. We must repel them if we are to protect the Earth and allow it to recover.
That’s right… Now’s not the time for that.
Lady Une said that the situation where the Earth vanished, and this battle on both space and Earth is an issue that affects all humans living on the planet. I’m beginning to think that way too.
Yea… If we can overcome this trial, people should be able to change. Like the people who escaped Earth’s gravity and set off into outer space.
Excuse me, Colonel. We’ve received communication from Battle 7. A Zanscare fleet has been detected on radar and is heading this way.
So they’re coming after all. Let’s get rid of them before we meet up with the shuttle. All ships to battle positions.
[Battle map]
All hands on deck. We need to roll out the red carpet for Treize’s arrival. That means swatting down a couple of bothersome flies.
OZ and the League Militaire are about to ascend from Gibraltar. The fact that Neo Zeon is here means that they’re meeting with the shuttle. They must intend to join forces. I can’t let that happen right in front of me.
Both the League Militaire and Neo Zeron are people who use women and children in their war. I’ll show them what a real fight is.
Right. Can you hear me, Neo Zeon? I, Godwald, will knock you down.
Oh, is that Godwald?
You know him?
When it comes to a Godwald in BESPA they only mean one person. Godwald the Man-Eating Tiger. I’ve heard that even among BESPA pilots, he’s the most ferocious. Interesting.
Same plan as always. Group up and take them out as they come to you. Nothing really special on this map, just try to not blow your SP load when fighting the BESPA punks. Remember to try and feed some kills to both Amuro and Hilde.
Godwald the Man-Eating Tiger! I, Zechs Merquise will face you!
Oh, you’re Zechs from OZ! So you’re alive and with Neo Zeon!
Once all of BESPA is dead…
Zanscare has retreated.
Captain, an unidentified fleet has appeared. It’s… It appears to be the Gishin Empire!
What?
I see. So that’s the other alien race that’s invading the Earth Sphere.
Incoming!
So that’s the Earth. Fufufu. Those earthlings are still fighting each other at this stage. Let’s go! Crush those earthlings! Hehehehe. Experience the power of my division.
That’s the Gishin Empire? All units, intercept them.
So those are the aliens. They’re evil and are targeting the Earth. I will defeat them!
That’s…
Wufei.
You showed up after all, Wufei. Your unit is new too, isn’t it?
You, Duo Maxwell. Why are you with Neo Zeon! Why are you siding with Char and Zechs?!
Well, things happen. They got to us first after you left us at Bulge. You’re fighting the aliens too right? Why don’t you join us?
I go my own way. I don’t take orders from anyone. I’ll defeat evil all by myself!
Chang Wufei, can you hear me? This is Joshua Radcliffe.
You… You’re here too?
Don’t be so reckless, Wufei. What good will that do?
Shut it! I don’t trust people like you who change sides all the time.
Wufei… Heero, can you do anything here?
Not a thing. He does things his own way.
Good grief. Wufei is the same as always.
Wufei is a NPC here, meaning we can’t control him. We also don’t get any money from any units that he kills. Don’t worry though, we can snipe those kills out from under him and he’ll end up killing himself against the boss sooner or later. The Gishin boss of the day is Kabuto (not to be confused with Helme-- I mean Koji) and he has no real gimmicks. If you’re running low on EN, HP, or ammo from the Zanscare fight, don’t be afraid to put your units into the battleship as you ferry them closer to the aliens. It saves your Totally Legit GBA’s A button too.
And like I said, Wufei just can’t help himself
Also Kaubto runs at 20% (2700) HP. Beating him nets you a shiny Chobham Armor.
Once you beat them back…
It’s over. What’s the status of the OZ shuttle?
It’s almost time to launch.
Looks like we made it in time… All units return to base. Treize is coming.
All of our units leave. However…
…Got it. There’s no mistaking those psychic waves. There’s a Gishin amongst those earthlings. Just as His Majesty the Emperor said. I must report this to Commander Waal immediately…
[Ra Cailum Bridge]
Several OZ shuttles have launched. They will soon break through the atmosphere.
Good grief. Enemies below, enemies above, and Zanscare… I swear.
[Rewloola bridge]
Colonel, is that the OZ shuttle?
Have you come… Treize…
He is. Things are going according to plan. Milliardo, I forgot to tell you, but it seems Relena Peacecraft is also on that shuttle.
Relena...
Prepare yourself.
…
[Ra Cailum Hangar]
Heero, Captain Bright just told me that Treize and the young lady have arrived. I think you haven’t seen them since the Sanc Kingdom was destroyed. Hehe, what an emotional reunion, eh?
Shut up, Duo Maxwell.
What did you just say!
Woah, where did you come from? Don’t shout from out of nowhere.
Treize is here? You bastards… You’re teaming up with Treize!
Kyaa!
Calm down, man.
Don’t mess with me! You all must be evil too. I must kill you all!
Wait a minute, Wufei.
Come on. Wufei, we even resupplied you.
I appreciate the kindness but I won’t accept you. I don’t trust people who betray me.
Do you even understand the situation on Earth?
Shut up! I will fight alone until I die alone. As a token of thanks for the supplies, I’ll let you go now. But the next time we meet, I will end you.
Just hold on a minute.
Wufei, get on Zero.
Why?
If you get in Zero, it will tell you who your enemies really are and the path you should take.
Hmm… The Zero System, huh? Fine.
Ugh.. What’s this… What’s that…?! Aliens… Invaders… That’s right. They are pure evil, the enemies of humanity. They are the enemies I must defeat! But…
I guess I’m heading down the same path as those guys…
…He got out.
Wufei you look pale. Are you alright? That’s why I told you to stop.
You never said that.
Oh, right.
…Wufei.
…Zero showed me something interesting.
Which is…?
I’ve decided to fight alongside you guys. It seems like the quickest way to get things done.
I see.
What a guy. Anyway, you’re all in the way. Go on, skedaddle.
Sorry Astonaige. Come on, let’s go.
…
Myojin…? What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?
What’s up?
What’s wrong, Takeru?
No… It’s nothing. I’m fine.
(Huh… I felt like someone was watching me just now. What was that…)
Next update will be the combined route. For the sake of the story, Josh is going to continue to be the main character. Rim’s main character story will show up during the future route splits that Josh won’t end up taking.