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While technically a route split, this is Josh’s version of events. Rim’s version will be in the next update.


To win this puzzle, you need to lower Sivil’s HP without killing her. Move Trowa in between Duo and Quatre without attacking. Have Noin use Awaken on Trowa. Have Duo use Self Destruct (kills self but deals damage to all adjacent units equal to current HP), lowering Trowa’s HP to the perfect number that, when he uses Self Destruct next, will damage Sivil enough to achieve the win condition.


Victory gets 30k money and a Starting Will +10 skill part.

Quick intermission.

It’s worth noting that as of now, both Tomas and Odelo are now playable pilots. They’re not great, but if you want to use an all Victory team, they’re there. I’m planning on using them as dedicated benchwarmers. Also Dorothy rejoins Big O as a sub-pilot for the rest of the game, bringing her very necessary Daunt spirit.

Last time, we kicked Beck’s ass once again and are on the verge of discovering some truths about the Ruina.


Josh’s Route Chapter 25: Where the Soul Resonates
Chapter 24 if you went Space/Jupiter. Chapter 26 if you went Earth/Keilas


[Tower, Command Center]
Reporting the current situation. We haven’t confirmed Ruina’s movements since then.
(She’s calling in)
Even though the Largane base’s firepower was reduced, I never thought it would be destroyed so completely…
They said all they want is death and destruction, despair and fear, other negative emotions…
Yeah… If we wait for them to expand their sphere of influence, they’ll cover the entire planet. We have to stop them…
Yes. Looking at the Largane base and previous conflicts between them and our forces, I have to say it would be difficult to fight them normally.
Looks like we have to rely on THE BOYS.
So how’s the search going?
Based on the situation so far, we believe they have an underground facility. We can’t find them using surface scans from Bulge and Keilas Guilie. OZ’s ground forces are currently conducting a full search.
All we can do is wait…


To Kasarelia?
Yes. Uso and some others want to go. Their desire to dig a grave for Myra there is strong. If possible, I want Oliver too…
Marbet…
…Okay. I permit the use of the White Ark.
Thank you very much, Captain Bright.
I heard Kasarelia is a nice place. Marbet, could you take the kids with you?
Understood. I think it’ll make everyone a little happier.


[Tower, Rec Room]
Uso and the others went to Kasarelia…
Yup. Heero left to accompany the young lady too.
I heard there’s nothing there. Is it really that nice?
I’ve heard it’s a place where the Earth’s natural environment is starting to return. It seems they were living an old-fashioned life of cultivating fields and raising livestock.
I don’t think I could stand that kind of lifestyle.
You just don’t know how to farm or ranch.
We don’t know how to do that either.
Josh, it looks like Rim was with the previous OZ supply run and is somewhere around here. Were you aware?
Rim is!?


[Tower, Residential Area]
Rim, are you alright!? Why are you here…
Ah, brother. I’m fine. I’m not that injured. I can walk with a cane. See?
Don’t push yourself too hard. You should just take it easy and rest until you’re back on your feet. Dammit Cliff, just what are…
It’s not him. I asked Lady myself to let me go to THE BOYS.
You asked Lady Une? Why?
…I don’t know. I just knew I had to be here.
(Chris, bro looks exhausted.)
Liana thinks you look tired. You fought that enemy, right? Did something happen?
So you as well…
Yeah… just a bit. I’m worried about you… Brother, please don’t do anything reckless.
Dummy… That’s my line. I was worried because I heard you were injured. But I’m relieved now. I’m glad I got to see your face. I’ve had a few bad experiences lately…
I’m serious... Don’t do anything reckless. Just because the enemy has something to do with that place doesn’t mean you have to feel responsible.
…I know. You must be tired. Please rest for a bit. I’m sure we got some cocoa with our last shipment. I’ll bring some later. It won’t be too strong.
Ok… With lots of milk?
We only have synthetic milk. If that’s okay with you, I’ll add loads.

(...Something’s wrong with Bro after all. I have a bad feeling about this…)
(Yes… There’s the BESPA truce and the search for Ruina. I hope nothing happens…)


[Kasarelia]
This place is wonderful.
I know, right? This is where Uso and Shakti used to live. We’re considering moving here after this is all over.
Tonsuke, go!
Oink!
Jiro, where are you going! Let’s go, Ochame!
Tonsuke, wait for me!
You guys, be careful not to fall.
Goo~
KARL. HEALTHY. KARL. HEALTHY.
What’s this? Karl is looking happy too.
He is. Kasarelia is a nice place.
Yes. Being surrounded by this natural environment, I understand the strength that Uso and Shakti hold from here.
Yes… Those children have the strength that humans are supposed to have as living creatures. I don’t deny the possibility of a time when all humans will live in space, but this is nice.


…I’m back, mom. If the ceasefire had come five minutes earlier, I wouldn't have to come back like this. This wouldn’t have happened…
Uso…
How about over that cliff over there? It’s a place that looks over the entire area.
Yeah… How about it, Uso?
Yes…


I’m hungry.
You have time to relax, right? Let’s have some of Shakti’s home cooking for dinner later.
At a time like this?
But Shakti likes to do that kind of thing. Anything is fine, as long as it makes Uso and Shakti feel better.
You’re right, Warren.
I guess… We’ll help them out.
Then Kento and I will go catch some fish from the river later.


It’s really nice up here. I can see our houses too. I’m sure auntie will be pleased.
I agree, Shakti.
All right. Tanosuke, you’re up. Let’s go cut down some wood.
We’ll go get some flowers.


[Tower, Officer’s Quarters]
Ugh… Is that you, Glacies… Underground… Ruina’s production facility. So that’s where it is…
…


[Tower, Operations Room]
…And there’s the Lieutenant Colonel. You have a story for us, Josh?
…Yes.
Let’s hear it.
What’s this about, Tetsuya? What story?
Joshua… Is this about Ruina?
Now that I think about it, you predicted the last Ruina attack.
Precognition? Josh, since when have you been like Takeru and Maria…
That’s not true, Captain Amuro. It’s not precognition.
So what is it? If you’re a Newtype that’s one thing, but I don’t think you are. They others would have noticed.
I don’t completely understand it either. But I’ll tell you everything I do know. Um, this is about the ruins in Antarctica and the Ruina.
What?
Hold it, Captain. Let’s just listen to what he has to say first.
Thank you. To Captain Bright and his crew, as I’ve said before, my dad was one of the Re-Tech employees at those ruins and it’s likely he caused the original incident. I’m involved too. I was with them for years…


…So my initial vague anxiety turned into certainty thanks to being in contact with Glacies, one of Ruina's commanders.
I see, so either they use the same system as you or something similar. If it’s being used on their mechs, there’s no doubt that they’re connected to those ruins. And the name Ruina could mean “Ruin” (破滅 or “Death” (死, but it could also refer to “Ruins” (遺跡.Also they only appeared after the accident that caused the initial incident. It’s all connected. Hahaha. This is very interesting. Carry on.
The professor thought that the “Fabula Forace” might actually be “a gate to another dimension”. But the truth is, I don’t know anything. I want to make that very clear.
I don’t know what the Ruina or the “King of Ruin” are. Same with the energy field. What I do know is that humans are involved in “creating” at least one of the Melior Esse. They are given imperfect hearts without negative emotions that they can turn into power.
Hmm… It seems like a different process than with Gou. Interesting. I’d love to check it out for myself.
…So to summarize, you don’t know what accident happened in those Antarctic ruins, just that it’s definitely related.
One more thing. Professor Felio Radcliffe is involved. At least, that’s what you suspect, right?
…I can’t completely deny the possibility. But it had to have been an accident. My father was not interested in anything besides research and what was buried there. Classic Re-Tech.
Yes… Without a doubt.
…Is that so?
Okay… Got it. You spoke well.
No…
Josh, about the phenomenon of empathy with the enemy…
Ah… Just a second. I know what you’re getting at. You think it’s the true nature of his precognition.
…Yes. I can still feel her inside me. Probably her location too.
Joshua, you serious? You know where they are!?
Major, this talk right now was to help make you believe me.
Where are they? Yamazaki, put the map on screen.
Yes, Commander.
[Map on screen]
…Around here, I think. Underground.
Hmm… Iceland.
Treize.
I know, Colonel. I’ll arrange for a scouting team immediately.


[Tower, Rec Room]
I still can’t believe you had anything to do with them.
Yeah… It’s unexpected.
But why did you keep it quiet until now?
That’s right. I understand that you may have felt some responsibility. But I wish you’d consulted us.
Yeah… We all knew something was going to happen. Me, Captain Amuro, and Judau too. Probably Gyunei and Quess as well. But I never thought it would be like that.
It’s pointless. It just means he didn’t trust us. I thought we were friends. What a shame.
It’s…not like that.
Then what is it? I confronted you about it before because you were definitely hiding something. I wanted to believe in you. That’s why I waited for you to speak up. But nothing came from your story. You weren’t the cause of anything and you aren’t one of them. You were afraid that we would become suspicious of you if we found out the truth. That’s why you kept quiet until now.
Tetsuya, you’re exaggerating. I know how he felt, having to bear it all on his own.
…I had no proof. I didn’t want to cause unnecessary confusion based on speculation.
…
Trust me… That’s all I can say.
Tetsuya… What would happen if I couldn’t believe you? It’s said that a fighter pilot’s personality is reflected in their flying. Do you really think a pilot like Joshua doesn’t trust his teammates?
…


[Kasarelia]
Kasarelia is a South Pacific word meaning hello and goodbye. Oh, Marbet. What did the Ra Cailum say?
Oz discovered Ruina’s base. THE BOYS are going to attack it. We leave in an hour.
That’ll be tight. Everyone, let’s help Shakti clean up. We have to hurry.
Of course.


Hey, what happened to Heero?
He went to see Relena off. He’ll be returning on his own.
Tomas, take the co-pilot seat.
Roger.
(Please lend me your strength so that none of these children die in the battles to come. Oliver… Dear.)
The White Ark is leaving. Is everyone ready?
All good.
Karl, be patient. We’re trying to keep quiet.
All good here, Marbet.
Let’s goooooo!
Well then. Goodbye, Kasarelia!
(We’re going, mom. I’ll finish these battles and come back…)
I’ll definitely come back! Kasarelia!


[Ruina’s Underground Facility]
Hmm… The number of human recon planes have increased. Maybe we’ve been discovered.
So what? No matter how many humans come, they’ll be no match for the army I’ve created. Kekekekekekeke.
The humans that defeated Ignis are coming. Contagio, you go on ahead.
Kekeke. It’ll be even harder for us to escape. I’m different from the rest. If they’re really coming, I’d like to see them in person. It’ll help ascertain whether Glacies is broken or not.
Do as you like.
Kekeke. This plant is full of negative energy given to us by the “King of Ruin”.


(I see… You know of this place. Here you come… Joshua Radcliffe. This is where I’ll grant you the destruction that’s the result of deep regret and anguish…human. Before I disappear.)


[Tower, Hangar]
This is the command center. We’ve reached the skies above Iceland. Five minutes until we’ve reached the planned battlefield. All pilots are to board your mechs and remain on standby.


(There you are… Glacies. I’m counting on you, Geant Chevalier.)
Josh, do you read me? I’m having a bad feeling about this. If it becomes too dangerous, please retreat immediately.
I’m feeling the same thing. Don’t push yourself too hard.
Right… I’ll be fine. Thank you.
Joshua… Can you sense the enemy?
Gou…? Yes I can. I feel it inside me. I know it.
…Be careful.
…Yeah.
(Yes, I understand her thoughts as if it were my own. She’s… trying to kill me. But I have to free her soul from its twisted shackles. Something inside me keeps telling me to. …Is it my own will? Or hers? I don’t know anymore. Either is fine. The only place I’ll find out is this battle…)


Is that the entrance to the underground facility?


Enemies coming from both port and starboard! It’s Ruina!
Well they don’t leave us any doubts.
(Glacies is…below?)
It looks like their commander hasn’t appeared yet.
They’ll be here shortly. All units, first eliminate all enemies on the ground. We’ll enter the underground facility afterwards. Got it?




Got 15 units for the first half of this map. It’s the normal Ruina mooks that we all know and love at this point. And would you look at that, we start off above a nice forest. I see no reason not to turtle up in the forest and let them come to us. Normal strategies apply. This is also a two parter and all HP/EN/Ammo/SP are restored between parts, so don’t be too conservative.

When 10 enemies remain…


Is that all you’ve got, humans? Show us more of your power.
Bastard…
It’s Aquila, isn’t it!?
That’s right. Hate me more. Call my name with hatred and anger. I will crush your strength myself. What awaits you is death and despair… Only “Ruin”.

Aquila spawns all the way to the north where the giant hole is. Again, just stay the course and let him come to you. By the time he decides to start moving, most of the mooks will be dead anyway. As always, watch out for his MAPs.

I will destroy your power. Die in fear.

And now the boss conversations.

Come at me. I will crush your life.
That’s my line! Let’s go!

I won’t let you do as you please!
That’s fine. I will crush your will.

Hmm… I see, it’s you.
This guy is also a Melior Esse, but he’s not like her… Why?
What’s wrong? Do you have the time to think about unnecessary things?

Soon enough, he will fall.


Hmm… I guess you’re different from other humans. Contagio.
What is it?
I’m retreating. The rest is up to you.
Oh? Kekeke. You’ve been bested, Aquila. Very well, I’ll have a go with those humans. Since you’re gone, we’ll have to abandon this place.
Yes. Do as you like.


Looks like they’ve cleared up.
Looks like it. All right, let’s begin the assault on the underground facility.
(Let’s go, Geant Chevalier.)




Part 2 of this map is Josh and 14 chosen fighters. There’s no battleship so be sure to have an extra support unit for healing and/or resupplying.

There you are… Glacies.
Joshua Radcliffe… I knew it was you. In both this world and within myself, die. Erase your existence and become our strength. To you who are doomed, let your corpse die in your mad hatred.
(Ugh… Yes, Glacies. That heart of yours. Your intention to inspire hatred, fear, and death is pure and clear, without malice, without attachment to one’s own life. It’s a strange mindset. Even so, I…)
(Ugh… Stop it! Your consciousness oppresses me. It’s nonsense that undermines the purpose of my creation. I am the embodiment of “ruin”. Your existence is inconvenient. It’s weird how you’re inside of me.)
(Look at the me inside you, Glacies. Look at the distortion of your own mind. The part of you that sympathized with me, in that shared consciousness you desire liberation. That’s what drives me. Do you see it?)
(Silence…human. Before I break down and become the “King of Ruin’s” power, I will kill you.)
[A Flash of light]
(Guh… Then perish. Death, ruin, the King of… kuh.
Josh, what are you doing!?
Tetsuya…?
If you can’t do it, then stand back and leave it to your friends!
Sorry… I’m fine.
(Dammit… Her mind is destroying mine… I won’t let it! The empathy is still getting stronger…? No, it’s the “King of Ruin”. Until I find out what the Ruina really are…)
Josh, can you hear me? Destroy her mech. That’s the only way. I don’t know what will happen if things continue like this. Worst case, “you” will disappear. Listen, if you think it’s impossible, cut the system!
I… I know. I’ll do it.


Part two begins in an indoor map. There’s very little in terms of beneficial terrain so be extra careful. These enemies start having the combo skill, so having units line up next to each other might be a death sentence. As said before, all HP/EN/Ammo/SP has been reset, but so has your will. Basara can help with that at least. Don’t think it’s over once Glacies is taken out, by the way.

One of us will perish here. Let’s go.
I’ll shut down your mech’s systems.

Once she is defeated…

Ugh… It looks like I’m the one who’s going to die… I was malfunctioning after all.
It finally stopped. Glacies…


A new enemy… Another Melior Esse?
It looks like you were useless after all, Glacies.
Seems so.
Move into the center core. Kekeke. If this place is taken, the “King of Ruin” will use your death to release the Plant’s energy. Be useful in your death.
…Understood.


Now I will just disappear…
(What… Glacies, what are you doing?)
Kekeke. Humans. I am the Melior Esse, Contagio. Let’s begin our feast of carnage and horror. All to bring about the ruin of everything. Kekekekeke.


Contagio takes the stage and he’s brought with him new mooks. The larger ones can combo and support defend each other, so watch out. Hold back and let them come to you. Use the energy panels off to the side if you need them. Keep support units like Ray’s Valkyrie, White Ark, or the Taurses in the back to act as a supply and repair station.

Kekeke. Come on, try me. Before I, Contagio, use my true power.

Contagio retreats at 20% (6900) HP, so either take advantage of that or try to kill him. Nothing a well Valor’d Stoner Sunshine or Final Godmars can’t do.

So you’re the one who destroyed Glacies. I see, I see. Kekeke. It must be because of that thing.
Damn, what is this guy!? He’s clearly different from the others…

Eventually you’ll defeat or force Contagio to retreat.


Kekeke, I see. So this is the power that defeated Ignis and Aquila. It’s certainly a force to be reckoned with, even for humans. Kekeke. Let’s meet again, strong ones. The next time we meet will be at the moment of humanity’s downfall.

And with all enemies defeated, the stage is complete. Well done.


It’s over…
All units, withdraw at once. There’s a possibility that the Ruina facility will self-destruct. We’re playing this by ear.
Captain, please wait. Glacies is still here.
Fine. Hurry it up.


The 2nd Super Robot War OG - Desire
What is this? Glacies, what the hell are you doing? What is this device?
Joshua Radcliffe? You broke me. The “King of Ruin” decided that I’m no longer useful. With my death, I will transform the energy within this place into an explosion. I will disappear along with this facility.
The hell…? That’s stupid. Stop it! Are you okay with this!?
You should know by now. We have no fear of death, of our own existence vanishing. Sadness, anger, hatred, and fear. We do not feel them, for we are not human. Leave now. Your existence has no meaning to me anymore.


Uwaaa!? Kuh…
Are you willing to die in this energy field?
Guh… Glacies, tell me how to stop this device!


Only Contagio knows.


Ugh… Then I’ll get you out of there!


…Why? Why are you trying to save me? Why would you go to such lengths to try and help me?
I have to do something. If this whole thing started because of my dad, then I… Dammit, move, Geant Chevalier. Not yet, not yet…
I am broken. It doesn’t matter if I disappear. Your actions have no meaning.


Ugh… It does have meaning. From my consciousness within you, you’ve learned the possibility of another life, unbound from life and death. What motivates me is your desire for it. That’s why… I…
I am a Melior Esse. I have no other way to live. What you’re doing is useless.


I… You… Ugh.
…Can you hear me, Joshua Radcliffe.
…
You fainted? You fool… You lost your chance to escape. …This is fine. You and me, each within each other. Perhaps it’s our fate to disappear together… Joshua.
[A flash of light]
What the… Ventus? Impossible…


[Tower, Deck]
[Explosions]
Tch. As expected, it’s starting.
I knew it. It’s the same as the last place.
What? Josh hasn’t come back yet!?
That idiot… What is he hesitating for? Shit, why can’t I feel his presence? What’s going on, Joshua…
Kuh… I’m going out in Great Mazinger!
No, I can’t allow it! Your actions will only increase casualties! Understand that!
Ugh… Dammit! Josh, why didn’t you come back sooner? You goddamn idiot!
Josh…
Hey, someone stop that thing!
That machine… Rim!?
Oh no, she’s injured, right? Why…
[Rim’s mech flies off]
Bro… I’m on my way…
Rim, come back immediately! Josh is still underground. You can’t do anything!
Rim, what are you doing!? In your condition, you shouldn’t even be able to control that mech properly!
Even so, I will…
No good, she won’t make it! It’s coming!!
[Huge explosions]


[Tower, Command Center]
We’ve attacked their production base, but now we’re back to square one…
We couldn’t find any clues.
Yeah… But I’m beginning to understand the enemy. There’s meaning there, but…
Right… We lost Joshua right after we lost Oliver…
…
He might have made it out. What about Miss Cliana?
We’ve taken her into custody, but she’s in critical condition. Her condition is likely to remain unstable for the time being.
Why…


Bad things just keep happening to you.
(Earl is working from home)
What’s up, Dr. Earl?
I’ve got good news, everyone. I received a hyperspace communication from Gascon. The rebellion of the Helios planets against the Gishin Empire’s rule has begun. They’re finally serious!
So they’ve finally started. What about Lord Gascon?
As per our agreement, he’s assembled a large fleet and is preparing to fight the Gishin.
That’s encouraging. “The Tiger of the Galaxy”... I’m looking forward to meeting him.
It was Daltanious and Lord Kento’s exploits on Earth that motivated them. This is all thanks to you, who keep fighting off the Gishin Empire with him. I, Earl, am grateful.
What are you talking about? The Earth was under attack, so we fought together.
What do you mean? Now is the time to save the Helios Empire and rise as its successor. Only you can unite the fragmented rebellion into a single unified force, Lord Kento! The battle to revive Helios has begun!
Quit joking. I told you, I don’t care about the Helios Empire.
Oi Kento.
Kento, a moment. You saw the people of your country rise through their suffering to fight. You’re just going to abandon them?
Don’t put words in my mouth.
Regardless! Repairs to Adalus will soon be completed. When it’s done, I’ll join you.
Understood. We’re looking forward to that, Dr. Earl.


[Gishin Empire, Mobile Fortress]
Your Majesty, I’ve arranged for the fleets from the Violet and Green Fronts to suppress the rebellion.
Good. You know what to do, Kloppen. This whole debacle was caused by the incompetence of your Zaal fleet.
My apologies, Your Majesty. I’m prepared for whatever punishment--
I could execute you and all of your generals, but I’ve decided on something a bit calmer. Kloppen, take off your mask.
Your Majesty, you want me to remove this mask!?
Yes. You know what this means.
Ha… Hahaha, Emperor Zuul!
(Finally. Finally, this mask…)


[Planet Gishin, Palace]
Roze, you’ve failed in the operation that even involved using the Zaal Fleet.
Your Majesty…
There’s no need for excuses. Failure results in death.
I… I got it.
Please wait. Roze is an indispensable member of my unit. Without her power, we won’t be able to kill Mars.
Marg, are you begging for Roze’s life!?
…Very well. The moment Kloppen removes his mask, the Helios rebellion will stop in a single day. Kill Mars or you yourself will die. Got it?
Sir!


Commander Marg, why…
I have no memory of my past. Maybe that’s why I sometimes don’t understand myself. I’d be in trouble if you weren’t assisting me.

If you didn’t get the secret on the last stage and you’re on the Real robot route, Josh would have returned back to the ship in time, and Glacies would have died. Rim would join the group for the rest of the game in the pre-upgraded opposite mech (Aile Chevalier or Blanche Neige).

If you got the secret but you’re on the Super robot route, the Forte Gigas is permanently combined with Josh as its only pilot. Otherwise you would have to manually combine the Ganador and Strega every map, though Rim would be a co-pilot for it.