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Last time, THE BOYS decided to split up. Rim made the decision to head to Helios and help take on Kloppen.
Helios Route Chapter 28: Uncovered Truth
Chapter 27 if you went Space/Jupiter. Chapter 29 if you went Earth/Keilas
[Battle 7, Bridge]
But… Mayor Milia sure was angry.
Chief Exedor, don’t say that. It’s true that this is putting City 7 at risk, but this is important to the Earth Sphere. I left the Sound Force, Valkyrie Squads, and Chiba behind just in case they’re attacked by the Varauta.
Captain, we’ll be able to perform the final Fold in 113 minutes.
Okay. We’ll do the final jump as soon as the charging is complete.
Roger.
It’s finally time.
If those who support Prince Harlin are really rebelling, we must liberate the planet at all costs and use it as a foothold in the fight against Gishin. Alas…it’s unfortunate.
Dr. Earl, is something wrong?
Well, if we could use the method that you all used to reconcile with the Zentradi, I thought that we could make peace with other Zentradi fleets throughout the galaxy…
Ah… That’s what you mean.
I haven’t heard of any successful cases besides us.
How unfortunate.
This is the bridge. Yes… Understood. Dr. Earl, Prince Harlin wants to talk to you about something.
I see. Please tell him I’m on my way, young lady.
[Battle 7, Residential Area]
Ye gods. Prince Harlin, you have a crest on your arm too!?
I heard from Kento about Kloppen’s crest. Turns out, I have it too. Here.
It is the real thing. I’ve been careless. I completely forgot to confirm this.
We all believed the Kloppen was the prince. It can’t be helped.
But Dr. Earl, what’s going on?
Oh, I remember that Kloppen said that his crest was proof of his legitimacy or something.
I see. Dr. Earl and the Helios court knew very little about it, so they had no reason to doubt him.
True. But now there are two people with the crest…
Couldn’t they have just put the crest on a clone? They were born the same, right?
But Maria, we can’t tell which one is the actual clone.
Right.
Not so fast, Maria. I figured it out right away.
What?
It doesn’t matter anyway.
Perhaps, but depending on how things go, it could mean all the difference when fighting against Zuul.
…I need to look into this.
How?
Before we left, I had Adalus’ data banks and a space map brought onto Battle 7. It contains the palace database that was taken when we escaped Helios. The data on the royal family is encrypted, but it might be worth analyzing. Would you help me, Manabu?
Yes, Doctor.
Hey, how’re ya holding up?
Yea, I’m done. Has everyone else finished their maintenance yet?
Done over here.
I never would have imagined we’d be flying out into the solar system.
I think the battle for Angel Halo has already begun.
Before we left, Zanscare took most of their fleet to Side 7. Maybe it’s because we found out about Angel Halo’s existence. If they’ve abandoned their homeland, it means that their plan has already begun.
Yes. Treize and Char were moving their fleets earlier than planned. The first battle is probably happening right now.
I hope it goes well…
We have no choice but to trust them.
Even so, it’s Captain Bright after all. I heard that if Takeru were to bite it now, the Earth might be safe. I’m not serious of course.
No… You’re right. At least if something happened to me, the Earth won’t be instantly destroyed.
Takeru…
What are you guys up to?
If you’ve finished your work, hurry back to your assigned room.
Y-yes. Sorry.
[Intercom turns on]
Attention all personnel. This is the Bridge. Ten minutes until the final Fold. Please promptly move to the designated waiting area. I repeat…
It’s finally time. Will Prince Harlin’s decision prove to be good or bad…
This is a crossroads of fate. Alright everyone, hustle.
Captain Kinryu, what are those soldiers doing?
They seem to be behaving well, not doing anything suspicious yet at least.
That doesn’t mean we can trust them.
They’re still the enemy… I guess.
Ah hell. I can’t believe we’re just falling for the enemy’s plan. Honestly, he’s too nice for his own good.
[Battle 7, Bridge]
Fold Out complete. Nothing abnormal was detected.
Target planet confirmed.
Start the observations.
Yes Captain.
Well…considering they’re supposed to be rebels, the surface seems to be quiet.
Right… Where’s Prince Harlin?
In the container block. It looks like they’re still checking the database.
[Gishin Empire, Planet Relay Base]
What? An Earthling battleship just appeared!?
Yes, Captain Marg. Without a doubt. It’s the same battleship that Mars’ forces use.
Mars? Why would he come to this resupply planet of all places? More importantly, what the hell are they trying to do all the way out here? Surely they didn’t follow our warp traces.
I think that possibility is extremely low. Any orders?
…Intercept them. We have to. I don’t know why those Earthlings have come here, but I’m going to teach them a lesson.
Commander, what if Mars is with them?
If that happens, we’ll try to capture him alive. If we kill him here, the Earth won’t be destroyed. We have to be sure that killing Mars will ensure the Earth’s destruction. If that’s not possible… Kill him anyway.
Sir.
Roze, what happened to that item that His Majesty entrusted to me?
It’s still being calibrated…
Just make it move.
…You can’t be thinking about using it here!?
The Earthlings have come this far. If he’s here, we must be completely prepared. This was prepared for me by His Majesty himself. We can’t undermine his trust by failing here.
…Very well. We’ll begin preparations immediately.
[Battle 7, Container]
…Dr. Earl, this data is now unencrypted.
Good… This is it. Hmm… Oh… These are records of a cloning technician who worked for the imperial court. If we read this, we might understand more. Now then…
Prince Harlin, I’ve figured it out. Indeed, it says that the clones also had the crest branded onto them.
Gramps, is there any way to tell the difference?
Patience, Lord Kento. I was just getting there. The branded crest is the same, but in order to make a distinction, the clone’s crest is set to disappear when exposed to strong ultraviolet light.
So if we shine an ultraviolet light on dad’s arm, we can tell if he’s real or not.
[Alarm]
The alarm!?
So Gishin is finally after us! Gramps, Manbu, I’m counting on you! Let’s go, Danji!
That’s… Is that Marg!? He was in this system!?
Mars… This telepathy is Mars, right? You traitor who defies Emperor Zuul! Why did you come to this place? You thought getting away from Earth would have us spare you!?
Marg… We've come to help the people of this planet who support Prince Harlin. Let us go!
What? Harlin has followers? You idiot. There’s no way people like that exist on this planet.
Mars, quit talking nonsense! This planet is merely a relay base for the Gishin Empire. There are no citizens here!
What!? I knew it…
I don’t know what you’re planning, but we’re going to take you alive to destroy the Earthlings! Prepare yourself!
Dammit. Gaia!
Come, 5 God Robos! GODMAAAAAAAAAARS!!
Captain, it’s Godmars!
Captain Max, this is an enemy trap!
…I thought so. Launch all interceptors! What happened to those soldiers?
T-they seem to have disappeared during combat deployment.
That’s a problem.
Hurry up and find them. What the hell are they doing?
Fourteen units to choose from a mostly Super roster.
If you didn’t guess it, this is another two parter chapter, with the front half being the longer section. Shame the Sound Force was left behind, I would have really appreciated their buffing. Take things slow, camp out in the asteroids, and let them come to you. Don’t ever be afraid to put a unit into Battle 7 for healing/resupplying. Even though we’re away from Earth, Takeru dying still results in a game over.
Let’s go, Mars!
Marg… Since you’re causing harm to the Earth, this is inevitable. I will defeat you!
Mars, this time I’ll defeat you!
Roze I will never die until I reach Zuul!
SECRET ALERT
Have Takeru use Convince (説得
on Marg during his first phase.
Marg! Does Emperor Zuul own even your heart!? Answer me, Marg!
Damn you Mars! I don’t care about the Earth anymore. This time, I’ll put an end to your life!
Stop it, Marg! Have you really forgotten me!?
No matter who you are, if you go against Emperor Zuul’s will, I will kill you!
Marg! Wake up!
Silence, traitor!
No! Dammit, Marg. Is my brother’s heart ever going to return to normal…
One other piece of advice, kill Roze before Marg. If Marg dies first, she’ll buff herself and become more of a nuisance than before.
Regardless, Marg is eventually beaten… Right?
Damn you!
Don’t think you’ve won just because of that! Come, Five God Robos!
What!?
GODMAAAAAAAAARS!!
That’s…
You’re shitting me… Another Godmars!?
Takeru, what the hell is that…
Impossible… Is that really Godmars…? I don’t sense the presence of an Antiproton bomb… But…
You seem surprised. His Majesty Emperor Zuul specially commissioned this mecha to annihilate you all!
Dammit. Marg, stop this!!
Silence!! This is where you die. In the name of His Majesty Emperor Zuul, you will be executed! Let’s go, Mars! Earthlings!!
Say hello to Another Godmars. Godmarg, if you will. This is Godmars’ design from an OVA. It has the same capability (and animation frames) as our Godmars, but with boss stats. I’d say try to hit it from long range, but the majority of our mechs are close ranged Supers. At least he doesn’t have HP regen, so use your SP on defensive spirits and whittle him down. He’ll run out of EN quickly which makes him more or less powerless.
SECRET ALERT
Defeat Marg’s Godmars with Takeru.
If you DIDN’T land the final blow with Takeru…
Super Robot Wars D - The Monument of Love
(This is Godmars’ Ending theme, only played here and if you get the Godmars Game Over by letting Takeru die at any point)
Was Marg beaten!? Kuh… Marg, was this the only way this could have ended…
Ugh… Mars, are you there Mars? How did I…
Marg!? Do you recognize me!?
My one and only precious little brother. Ah… I see. Emperor Zuul stole my past. I was forced to fight you under Zuul’s orders…
Marg… Brother!
Mars… Zuul is the one at fault. Not everyone in the Gishin Empire is the same as Zuul… I believe… Yes… Truly…
[Marg dies]
Brother…? Brother!? Dammit how could you! Brother… BROTHERRRRRRRRRRRR!!
Let’s not do that. Instead, if Takeru does the final blow…
(If you see any differences in the map from this point on, I had to replay this due to missing information.)
Six God Combination Godmars - The Monument of Love
Ugh… That’s… Mars…? Is that really Mars?
Eh!?
I… What did I…?
Marg!?
Mars…
Marg, do you recognize me!?
My… My one and only precious little brother… Mars… Just what…
Brother… Brother! It’s been so long… It feels like it’s been ten years since we parted ways at Hiland. Finally… You finally remember…
That’s right… Emperor Zuul stole my past. I was forced to fight you on his orders.
Marg, it’s alright now. I’ll never let you go again. Your unit is falling apart. Marg, hurry up and come here…
Captain Marg regained his memories!? Dammit.
Roze? You can’t… Stop it.
Captain Marg, get out of the way! Mars, prepare yourself!
Stop it, Roze!!
What!?
Uwaaaaaaa!!
Marg? Brother!?
Ugh…
Brother, are you still alive? I’ll take you in now.
If Roze was destroyed before this, Marg just explodes before she would have said something.
But now that the brothers are reunited and clearly not dead…
These Earth Special Forces are useless. Instead of getting rid of Harlin, they end up defeated themselves. This was all Commander Kloppen’s plan to use Marg to weaken the Earthlings.
And now they’re exhausted. Commander Kloppen’s two-stage plan is genius. Don’t let any of those Earthlings live, especially Daltanious and Mars!
Oh, it’s not vanishing! Prince Harlin’s crest isn’t disappearing when exposed to ultraviolet light!
I see…
So Kento’s father is the real one!?
That remains to be seen… Wait, who are you guys!?
Found them!
Harlin, prepare yourself!
…I knew you’d be coming here. Have you considered what would happen if you killed me? Is Zuul more important than peace? What is it that drives you to fight so much? Why won’t you understand?
Kuh… Our families are being held hostage by General Nessia. If we don’t kill you, they’ll die instead!
No way…
What a terrible thing to do… Go ahead and shoot me. Even if I die, my wish for peace will not disappear. Do it.
What?
Prince Harlin!?
…What’s wrong? Aren’t you going to shoot? If you think that this will bring about the peace you believe in, then do it.
Ugh… Everyone, retreat.
But Captain.
Withdraw!
Well done, Prince Harlin.
…
Captain, the Mini-UFOs who surrendered have now departed.
They’ve escaped. Shoot them down. Where’s Prince Harlin?
Captain, I’m safe. I want you to let them go.
Why?
…Very well.
Oh, your back. Tell me about your success.
I’m sorry, but the assassination attempt on Harlin has failed. I will take full responsibility. Please have mercy on my subordinates and--
You idiots! Do you think that will be enough!? Execute them! Kill every last one of them!
What? Uwaaaaaaa!!
Dammit, everyone, please help them. Don’t let them die.
What!? Dad, what’s going on!?
Prince Harlin…!? You would go that far…
He would fight for us. We can entrust the future to him. Prince Harlin and the people of Earth, please break Zuul’s rule!
Nessia! Now feel our pain and sorrow!
What was that!? Dammit, I’m retreating.
Hmph, stupid plant. Now all the credit will be mine. Go!
Dammit all…
What have you done…
Gishin Empire… I will never forgive you!
Got enemies on two fronts and it’s likely that your forces are exhausted. Don’t be afraid to turtle up inside Battle 7 for a turn or two to heal/resupply. Having Battle 7 in its humanoid form with Guard will cause every attack to be absorbed by its Pinpoint Barrier. Thankfully, these enemies lack the Combo skill that Zanscare grunts have, so you can turtle up all cozy-like.
Boider retreats at 20% HP (6000). Whether you beat him or cause him to retreat…
Dammit, I was so close. Time to withdraw!
You’re all useless. I guess I’ll have to do it myself.
There you are, Kloppen!
Kento Tate. I don’t understand how a vile clone can be so confident.
Is that Kloppen?
Hmm. Harlin, so you’re here after all. On Emperor Zuul’s orders, all fakes must be destroyed. It’s surprising that so many Earthlings are here, but since you’re all here, Daltanious, Mars, Duke Fleed, and the rest of you will be destroyed!
Wait, Kloppen!
Shut up, traitor! I have nothing to talk to you about!
Listen carefully. The arm crest was also put on the clone. To distinguish who the real one is, the clone’s crest is designed to disappear in strong ultraviolet light. Prince Harlin’s crest didn’t disappear. I wonder if yours will be the same. If you claim to be the real deal, try it!
Silence, traitor! I am the rightful successor to Helios!
Then prove it like a man, Kloppen!
It doesn’t really matter to me anyway.
Silence, silence! You’re just trying to trick me. I won’t fall for that! I’ll crush you stupid bastards!!
Kloppen’s now here and he’s not that much harder than he was before.
There’s no way I’d lose to a clone! Let’s fight, Kento Tate!
Enough about clones already!
Kloppen doesn’t retreat, so go all out. This first part has overstayed its welcome.
Kuh… Damn you…
Captain Max, did you prepare my request earlier?
It’s ready. Fire the irradiation device.
[Beam sounds, Kloppen gets damaged]
Whaaaaaaaa!?
So Kloppen, is the crest on your arm still there?
Of course it is! The crest that shows I'm the rightful… It’s… It’s gone!? The crest… is gone… It’s really gone!? Ohhh… Oooooooohhhhhhhh.
Kloppen, it seems you were the clone the entire time.
You… Bastard… This is a trick! This is impossible!
Shut up! You’re the actual traitor! Clones controlled by Zuul!
Grr… All forces, retreat!
[Any remaining enemy leaves]
The Gishin Army has retreated.
What joy! You two are indeed the rightful successors!
You don’t need to act so thrilled.
But it’s true that this makes our fight easier.
Yes, it does.
With this, the dream of restoring Helios is no longer just a dream!
I’m getting some deja vu. Sorry.
[Battle 7, Bridge]
Captain, we just received a notice of surrender from the Gishin military base.
I see. Battle 7 will now descend to the planet’s surface.
Captain, there’s very little water on this planet. No oceans or lakes.
Use the Transformation and land.
Roger.
So what now? There was no rebellion after all.
There wasn’t, but now we know Prince Harlin is legitimate. Let’s immediately send a message to the Helios planets to spread the news. With this, our voices will be answered and the rebellion against Gishin will rise and be stronger than before.
Yes. I’ll once again send out a call to arms in all regions. I’ll show you how to really recruit an army. Hahahahaha.
Hmm. Things are moving much faster than we initially expected.
It’s all thanks to the people of Earth. Thank you, Dr. Earl. This is enough. Let’s believe that our long efforts will finally be rewarded.
Yes, this is when it will all start.
[Battle 7, Residential Area]
What’s wrong, Ochame?
Yeah, you look depressed.
…
Well, now we know Kento’s father isn’t a clone. We’re worried that if the Helios Empire is restored, Kento will become the prince and will leave us.
I don’t want that to happen…
But Kento doesn’t want that.
Exactly. Don’t worry about it. He’s not cut out to be a prince or emperor.
Yea… He’s not that kind of guy!
Don’t be mean.
But it’s the truth, so it can’t be helped, right?
Even if you say it, it’s not convincing.
I know, right? Koji nailed it.
What’s that supposed to mean?
[Battle 7, Medical Floor]
Dr. Earl, how’s Marg…
Oh, Mars. Thanks to some quick treatment, your brother survived. He should be fine.
I’m so happy for you, Takeru!
We’ve finally saved him.
Yes. Thank you, Captain Gamlin.
[Gishin Empire, Mobile Fortress]
Dammit, I’m a clone…? There’s no way that’s true. Emperor Zuul, please respond! Why won’t you respond to my call!? Please say something to me! I gave you my life because I trusted you! Please tell me the truth! Did you know that I was a clone and falsely claimed I was the real one? Did you raise me just so you can use me!? Emperor Zuul, please respond!!
Silence, fool.
Your Majesty, I’ve been waiting for your call. Please explain it to me!
There’s nothing to talk about. Everything you were yelling was true.
Wha… What!?
I just happened to find you when I attacked Helios and used you only for strategic reasons. That’s right, you’re nothing more than a clone. A biological tool. It was a complete miscalculation that Harlin was still alive.
There’s just no way! So it was all a lie!? You were teaching me to become Helios’ successor and it was all a lie!?
Silence! If you had just killed Mars or Daltanious, or even Harlin, this wouldn’t have happened. All my plans are falling apart. All because of your incompetence, I haven’t been able to accomplish anything! Now that the truth was revealed, you’re useless to me. At the very least, fight the Earthlings and die!
[Zuul hangs up]
Emperor Zuul… Is this how you treat me, someone who has served you ever since I was a child? Who led the Zaal fleet and contributed to the expansion of the empire…?
Is that true? So Commander Kloppen is the clone. A biological tool.
The front line soldiers overheard the communication. There’s no denying it, based on how the Commander panicked. We served him without knowing he was a repulsive clone.
I can’t believe it.
A tool being a Commander. This puts our fleet in a bad position. What was Emperor Zuul thinking when he did something like that?
I’m sure dissatisfaction is spreading among the soldiers as we speak.
It’s only natural, considering they were being ordered around by a thing.
It’s gone… It’s gone… My crest. Haha. The only thing that hasn’t disappeared is the fact that I’m a clone. I’ve been wearing that mask since I was a child and Emperor Zuul told me that I would one day become the king of Helios. But I was nothing more than a puppet… Hahahahahahaha!!
…
Are you an Imperial Guard? What are you doing? Stay back! Follow your Commander’s orders!
Shut up, clone! We’re going to take you as a gift and surrender to Earth’s battleship.
What!? Are you out of your mind?
It’s Gishin military doctrine that failues of the higher-ups also extend to the normal soldiers. If you’re a clone and you keep failing, we all will be executed. I’m not joking.
B-bastard… I’m…
[Battle 7, Bridge]
What?
No doubt about it, Captain.
They captured their own commander and are going to surrender? Just because he was a clone? I don’t understand the Gishin culture.
The Zentrans have been replicating themselves for generations. They’re also clones.
The only ones who are different are those born after the war, like your daughters.
That’s understandable. Even in Helios, clones had no human rights. Of course, I don’t think that way anymore.
Captain, what’s your response?
I want them to accept us. We should be able to make them our allies.
[Battle 7, Storage]
What did you say!?
They said they’ve captured Kloppen, or rather the Zaal Commander.
Wow, they really did it! I didn’t know it had that much of an impact!
So then Dad…
Your father and the Captains are willing to accept them. The Diamond Force were ordered to lead them to Battle 7.
You’ve got to be kidding me! I refuse. They’re willing to sacrifice others to protect themselves. I don’t want to recruit people like that into our team. I can’t accept this!
I agree with you. Capturing your superior officer and then asking for forgiveness is what scum do. It’s dirty.
Just hold on a moment. Like the soldiers before , maybe they genuinely want peace and thought this was for their own good. It’s not something you can just assume.
Then… I’ll check it out for myself. Danji, let’s go!
[They run off]
Hey, wait! He’s just going off on his own. Gamlin, contact the Captain. Daltanious is heading out.
Dammit… I’m not going to just sit back and let this happen. Hmm, is that my Death Stark? Damn guards even got that…)
Wait, Kento. Focus your attention on the universe as a whole.
I’m not fooling around! Hey, stop right there!
Daltanious… Kento Tate. I’ve brought Kloppen. We’d like to join you.
(This soldier is a neutral yellow)
Okay, listen carefully. I’m going to take you and Kloppen as prisoners. If you want peace and are surrendering, then you’ll have to be patient for the time being.
(I see. Scary. You’ve thought this through.)
What? A prisoner!? We’ve captured the clone. Are you going to treat us the same as a clone!?
Whether you’re a clone or not doesn’t matter! It’s about how you are as a person. I can’t trust you.
(As a person!? So they see me as a person, not a clone…!?)
Kuh… Quit joking. I won’t allow myself to be taken prisoner! Dammit, send out the troops! We can’t go home without a trophy!
They’ve brought that many troops?
I see, so that’s the extent of their resolve. We’ll fight back.
14 deployment slots along with Daltanious. Everything’s been reset of course like other two-pater chapters.
There are no bosses and no enemy reinforcements for this map. Just have Daltanious retreat back to the main group and fight this stage as you normally would. Also remember that this is a ground battle, so take terrain into account. The cliffs give a minor but still present boost to evasion and defense.
Once all these punks are defeated…
Damn fools, you’ve been defeated. I’ll take advantage of the ship’s explosion and escape on my Death Stark.
Fufufu, I made it. You let your guard down, Earthlings.
Ahhh!!
What!?
It looks like he’s still hiding. He’s right next to the bridge. This might be a bit dangerous.
It’s… Kloppen!? Why you!
Hold it! Kento Tate, there’s something I want to ask you guys. About what you said earlier. Are clones living beings? Do you think I, who was created as a tool, am human? Answer me!
Of course you are! You, me, and all the Earthlings you’ve killed are all humans! That’s why I can’t forgive you!!
He’s right, Kloppen! There’s no difference between you and us!
Exactly! I don’t know about you, but to us, whether they’re a clone or created, they’re all the same. Everyone who has a heart is human!
…
(...Anyone with a heart is a human being… Do they see me as human too…?)
Besides, even androids are precious friends and allies!
…
Ha… Hahahahaha! I see, so that’s why Kento Tate, Harlin, and even Earl fight against us. Whatever the truth is, it’s because they and those around them believe that these beings are human. That’s what it means to be an Earthling. I get it now. Hahahahahaha.
He left…?
(Fufufu. You all saw me as human. You also taught me what it means to believe in yourself as a human being. Not sinking that ship is the least I can do to show my gratitude. Farewell. Let us meet again. Kento Tate, Mars, and the people of Earth!)
Kento, what’s going on?
I have no idea. He could have taken out the bridge in a single hit, yet he just left…
[Battle 7, Bridge]
Captain Max, is it true that we’ve already received a communication?
Yes. It’s encrypted with a Helios cipher. Please read it out.
Sir. "This is the fifth planet, Aras, of the Oplisson system. We congratulate Prince Harlin of the Helios Empire on his return. We have risen up against the Gishin’s garrison forces. We ask Prince Harlin and the warriors of Earth to join forces. We will fight together when we advance through the surrounding space." End message.
Dr. Earl, the Oplisson system is…
Yes. It’s about 20,000 light years away from here. But this is just the beginning. I’m sure more will join them from now on. It’s finally happening, Prince Harlin.
I’m glad.