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This intermission is about manipulating spirits and combiners. All spirits casted while combined goes to the main pilot, so when separated, they can get effects that they don’t normally have. Start with Beralios using Guard and Kento using Valor. Separate. Move Kento to Beralios’ right and use Hands Lancer on the enemy next to you, supported by the lion. Have Danji use Assault, move him to Beralios’ left, and hit the left enemy with Ganper Cutter. Combine with Beralios and end the turn. Counterattack all attacks during the enemy turn to defeat the two grunts. On the next turn, cast Flash with Beralios and separate. Have Beralios use Flash again on himself, move to Kento’s right, and hit the enemy with Claw. Now Kento uses Valor and hits the enemy with αβγ Attack. Danji finishes the fight with his own αβγ Attack.


Victory gets 50k money and a SP -30% skill part.

Got some cash to spend, so let’s buff up these guys. After this stage I’m going to do a complete re-equip of my endgame party. The next chapter will have my endgame setup.

Last time, nukes failed and Basara is on the edge of death.


Lux Route Chapter 34: The Galaxy Echoes With Our Song
Chapter 33 if you went Space/Jupiter. Chapter 35 if you went Earth/Keilas.


[Battle 7, Bridge]
…
Good work out there.
…Things are getting worse. We may have accidentally resurrected Geppelnitch.
That’s… really bad.
I’m glad you’re safe at least.
On the fourth planet, we saw the citizens of City 5. And the Anima Spirita… Judging from the enemy’s reaction, it seems to be Basara’s singing.
I knew it…
Since we could confirm that, Stargazer wasn’t a total loss.
But…
Captain… We still have the Sound Buster.
Hmm… Just like in the Protoculture era, it might be possible to seal away the Protodeviln.
With the help of Dr. Shikishima and Dr. Gygax, we’re 77% finished with modifying the Macross Cannon. It will amplify Song Energy and modulate it in hyperspace, sending it directly to the Protodeviln’s main body…
Yes, Song Energy from the Anima Spiritia will penetrate into the Protodeviln’s body and incapacitate them. Hahahahahaha.
Hmm… It might work.
But Doctor, it won’t work unless someone is emitting Song Energy.
Yes. We’ll need Basara’s singing.
What?
But right now he’s…
…
Yes… That’s the problem.
What can…
That’s a big problem.


[Varauta System, Fourth Planet]
[Sivil breaks down the door]
GEPPELNITCH!!
Oh, Sivil. Fufu. This plan can’t be stopped now.
Geppelnitch, I will never use Spiritia again! You are Dead Spiritia! Spiritia End!
[A flash of light]
Uuuuuu!
What!?
This is… Anima Spiritia! You brought it here! Hahahahahahahaha! Get out, Sivil!!
[A flash of light and shaking]
Uuu!? Aaaaaaaaaaa!!
[Sivil blown out of there]
Spiritia Dreaming!! Hahahahahahaha!


[Battle 7, War Room]
…
Are you okay, Mylene?
So… What are you going to do, Captain Max?
Returning to Earth right now is not an option. Whatever we do, we have to do it here.
Indeed… We can’t just leave them there.
That’s the same for us too. But…
Right.. How will we fight against those monsters? We’ve repelled them thus far, but we haven’t been able to kill even one of them.
Yeah… Even if Nekki Basara’s song was the Anima Spiritia that sealed away the Protodeviln, he’s…
[Phone rings]
Strategy meeting room, this is Kinryu.
Oh, Captain Kinryu? The surveillance device we left behind on the fourth planet just picked up something strange!
What? Put it on screen.
Sir!
[Main screen turn on]
Wh… What the hell is that!?
That can’t be real…
What the hell… What’s coming out from under that glacier?
…Geppelnitch.
Him!?
Geppelnitch is waking up…
Oh fuck…
What’s Nekki Basara’s condition?
Don’t get your hopes up. He’s still somewhere between life and death.
Damn…
What do we do…
What can we do… I guess we have to face him.
But we…
Even so… Right now we don’t have a choice, nor any other choices…
Captain…
I never thought it would turn out like this…
Really now… We’re in trouble.
That idiot… Usually he just comes out, sings, and causes us so much trouble. And now he’s out at such a crucial time.
Gyunei… Colonel, what’s the plan?
…
I…will sing. Let me sing for Operation Sound Buster!
Mylene…? But Dr. Chiba…
You can’t reach the required levels.
Yes… You lack Song Energy. It really has to be Basara…
But I want to sing. If Basara isn’t here, then I have to. Please, let me do it!
Mylene…
…
Papa, Mama, I’m a Fire Bomber. Fire Bomber is my reason for living. If I don’t sing here, everything I’ve ever cherished will be gone!
Captain… Let her try. If there’s no other option, she has to at least try.
I agree with Captain Amuro. We need to try Mylene’s singing.
Hm… Commander, she’s your daughter. There’s nothing wrong with trying to believe in her.
…Let’s do it, Captain.
I’m sure it’ll work out!
It seems…we still have that option. Captain Max, I also think we should carry out Operation Sound Buster.
…Max.
…Very well.
Papa…
…You have your mission. Mylene, sing well.
Y-yes!
If that’s the case, let’s get on with it.
Yes. Since it’s decided, let’s do it.
Yeah. We’ll do something about it.
This isn’t the time to hesitate. Let’s do our best.
Captain, the system isn’t complete yet. Unless we get close to them, we can’t expect any effect.
Understood. Everyone, prepare to depart. We’ll immediately Fold and descend to the fourth planet!
Captain, are you planning to jump into the enemy’s arms again?
This will be the last time. I’m counting on you all.


What’s the matter, Gamlin? Let’s go.
Sorry, but please go on ahead. Mylene.
What is it? Oh, is it…
No, it’s not about that. Mylene… I’m the worst kind of man.
Eh?
When Basara was on the brink of life or death… I was jealous of him…
(Oh my… Wait, you’re saying this all now?)
(Seriously, he’s so naive.)
But in this battle, even if it costs me my life, I will protect you. So please, sing for Basara.
Gamlin…


[Battle 7, Bridge]
Starting the descent into the atmosphere.
Target confirmed!
Enemy’s interception forces approaching in large numbers!
Attack force, prepare to launch! Release the control. Initiate Transformation.
We’ll be within the target in 90 seconds.
Check the landing point. Prep the Sound Buster as soon as we reach the surface!




Select 12 units to bring into this final battle. Mylene is a force deploy and Basara is still almost dead. Not looking good when facing the Protodeviln. Also make sure you deploy Gamlin.

Kukuku. You’ve come to hand deliver me your Spiritia! The time has come for Lord Geppelnitch to make a full recovery. This is a beautiful complete restoration!
Sound Buster, stand by. Macross Cannon, check internal pressure.
Sound Buster, stand by!
Macross Cannon, internal pressure is normal.
Mylene, are you ready?
…Gamlin… I’m sorry. I love you. I really really love you.
…
But when Basara got injured, I realized something. I love Basara just as much as you. So…
That’s enough, Mylene. The most important thing right now is singing for Basara.
Gamlin… Basara… I’ll sing. With all my heart. So… Listen to my song…


Fire Bomber - My Friends
It’s begun…
Mylene… We’re counting on you…
Wow, I can’t believe it. It’s more powerful than I expected.
Mylene…
Hahahaha, amazing! This will work! Captain, what are you waiting for? Fire away!
…Sound Buster, FIRE!


What!?


Uwaaaaaaaaa!? Wha-What is this tingling sensation…
Lord Geppelnitch!? No, stop that attack!!
Whew, I knew Mylene-chan could do it.
Hmm. So even Mylene can do it.
Seems so. All units, defend the Sound Force and Battle 7 with all your power. Don’t let even one enemy get close!


Welcome to the Macross 7 final battle. No enemy reinforcements to worry about, but there’s still a hell of a lot of brainwashed Varauta soldiers between us and victory. Battle 7 cannot move, but it can still attack. Turtle up and let the grunts kill themselves upon your bodies. Have Mylene use Planet Dance SB on as many units as possible to boost hit rates.


The main slog from this map comes from the big man himself, Geppelnitch. He’s a Protodeviln, so he takes half damage from all non-singing attacks. He sports a massive long ranged attack which, on hit, will reduce the target’s will and attack. And of course he has HP regen. At least he lacks a MAP attack. I’ll talk about strategy when he gets closer. There’s still a lot of grunts and two other Protodeviln between us and him.

The next map event takes place on the start of Turn 3.


Ready the second shot.
Internal pressure is normal. Ready to fire.
Sound Buster, FIRE!


Uuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
We did it…
Gepplenitch is shrinking!
Maybe…it will work out after all.
Third shot, stand by!
Please wait! There’s an anomaly in the Macross Cannon’s internal pressure control system!
It’s overloading!
Oh who cares. Captain, keep firing!
No! We’ve reached our limit!
What!?


Kyaaaaa!!
Ugh… How’s the target…
Uuuu. What do you mean I can’t control it!? What the hell is this… This is…


This is…very bad! Lord Geppelnitch is out of control!? This isn’t beautiful! Please stop, Lord Geppelnitch!!
No… This is the collapse of my dream, Spiritia Dreaming!
W-what is he…
What’s going on!?
No, this is…
…Incoming!
[The screen shakes]
What is this power!?
Oh no! This energy is…!


[All allies get struck]
Kyaaaaaa!!
Mylene!!
Oh no… Get down, Mylene!
I…have to sing…


Your machine won’t hold out! Please eject!!
I have to sing…
It’s impossible right now! Just hurry up and eject! We’re all satisfied!
Mylene!
…


Mylene… We have to stop him… At all costs. Admiral Exedor, the bridge is yours.
No, this isn’t my dream…
That’s strange. Geppelnitch has lost control of himself. If this continues…


All units, there’s no need to defend Battle 7! Use all your strength to defeat Geppelnitch!!
Max! What, do you still consider yourself a genius!?
Milia? I know what you mean… But we’re out of options.

We lose Gamlin and Mylene, but Max is here to…exist. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great Valkyrie pilot, but there’s still Protodeviln out there. Anyway, just keep on fighting the grunts.

At the start of the next turn…


Mylene, that’s…
Mylene? Are you hurt?
How’s Basara?
…No changes.
…Basara, how long are you going to sleep for? Normally you’d be out there by now. Why are you still here? Everyone else is doing their best. You selfish coward. Wake up, Basara!
M-Mylene, calm down.
…Wake up, Basara. Wake up. Say Fire or Bomber! You selfish coward! …Wake up, Basara…
Hey… Let’s sing.
Eh?
Well… That’s all we can do.
Yeah…
…Let’s sing, Mylene. For Basara’s sake.
Everyone… Okay!

Another turn of grunt bashing. If Gavil or Glavil get too close, just ignore them for now.

At the start of the next turn…


Ah… Basara!?
…What the heck. Why am I sleeping in a place like this? …What’s wrong with you guys? You’ve got such pitiful faces.
Basara… Basara!!
Basara… Thank god…
We did it!!
Basara… You punk. You dare make me sing. Come on, hurry up. Your stage is waiting.
Gamlin…


That’s…
Basara!?
That punk…
You’ve alive again.
Hmph… What a stubborn guy.
You’re late, Basara!!
Hehe, sorry to keep you all waiting. Everyone, let’s burn! Bomber!

Fire Bomber - SEVENTH MOON

Basara’s back, but contrary to what I would normally say, try to avoid using his Song EN to buff your units. That massive Geppelnitch back there, plus Gavil and Glavil, are intimidating and they’ll need a lot of singing coming their way.


Since Gavil is so close already, let’s knock him out.

Ugh… Damn you!! Come, Glavil!
Guoooooooooooo!!


My ultimate form, GavGla! Resurrected beauty!


And now we’ve got GavGla to worry about. But this is the timing we’ve been looking for.

SECRET ALERT
While in this form, have Gamlin attack GavGla. This is only if you triggered the secret flag in the last chapter.

Dammit, it’s you again, Gamlin!
Mylene… I’m the worst kind of man. But even someone like me can take down at least one Protodeviln!
I will embellish your combat beauty with the beauty of explosions!


But it’s taken out all the same thanks to the power of song.

Now that he’s taken care of, that just leaves the remaining grunts and Geppelnitch. You can wait for him to approach you, or meet him halfway.

SECERT ALERT
Attack Geppelnitch with Basara.

UUUUOOOOOOOOO!! LISTEN TO MY SONG!!
It’s useless… The Anima Spiritia is like this now…

Now Geppelnitch himself… This is more of a slog than Zuul to be honest, due to his aforementioned Protodeviln trait. The only thing you really can do is bombard him with as many of your strongest attacks as you can and whittle down his regaining health little by little. Having two or three resuppliers is a godsend. Also when you do deliver the final blow, make sure you get that double money.


Finally, after well over half an hour of attacking and resupplying, Gepplenitch is taken down. Right?


Uooooooo!? T-this is…


We did it!?
No… That doesn’t seem to be the case.


Ooooooo!! OOOOOOOOOO!!


Ugh…
W-what was that!?
It can’t be stopped now. I, Geppelnitch, am already collapsing. A recurrence of a 500,000 year cycle. Why have we all surrendered ourselves to the darkness…


[All allies are hit again]
Guh… This is…
Is it over for us already…
Oh come on, you monster. This can’t end here!
Everyone… sing! With all your heart!
That’s right… We all need to sing together!
Huh… If that helps me fight even a little, then I’ll gladly sing.
Yeah… Maybe I’ll try singing.
Eh? Trowa can sing!?
Stop being surprised and just sing!
UOOOOOOOOOO! MOUNTAINS, GALAXIES, LISTEN TO MY SONG!!!


SRW D - TRY AGAIN
Sivil?
Basara’s songs…gave me Spiritia.
Hehe… Let’s go!


Geppelnitch is back, but much like Zuul, there’s a quick kill so you don’t need to slog through another 150k HP. Just end the turn and wait for Sivil to attack Geppelnitch. You might have to have Basara attack him first, but an event will happen when Sivil battles. I’m also not entirely sure if you need to have Basara attack Geppelnitch during the first phase to trigger Sivil spawning, as why wouldn’t you attack the Protodeviln boss with the bard? Regardless, Sivil gets her turn to shine.


Sivil… Why…
I will erase you, Geppelnitch! KOOOOOOOO!!
It’s useless… My dream has crumbled.
[A flash of light]
…My strength…
My strength is being sucked away… To Geppelnitch…
I can’t…
So this is what it feels like to have your Spiritia sucked out.
Dammit, I’m losing consciousness…
Ugh…
Kei, Kei!
Tetsuya… I’m also…
E-everyone, do your best… Don’t give up…
Oh… Maybe this time it didn’t work out…
Hahahahaha! Ahahahahahahaha!
It’s over… All beauty…is vanishing into the darkness of nothingness… Ugh.
[Fades to white]


[Varauta System, Fourth Planet]
Gepplenitch… I’ll tell you! From my heart! My song!
It’s pointless. The dream is already shattered. You can’t erase the darkness of nothingness.
Basara… Sing…
Fire Bomber - TRY AGAIN
Have you become useless, Sivil? …What!?
What the… Don’t tell me that Protodeviln…
Huh… Sivil is singing…
I can’t believe it…
Sivil…? Uuuuuuuu oooooooooo!? What is this? It’s staining my spine. The color of this stimulation is…!!
What… What’s going on?
W-what the!?
It can’t be…
They’re singing… Geppelnitch too!?
This is beyond stupid…
But… They’re really singing!!
[A flash of Spiritia]
This is…a thrilling beauty that runs through the body!
…My song gives birth to a spring of pure water. A Spiritia torrent! This has to be the promised Spiritia Creation!
[Fades to white]


It’s over…
Is everyone safe?
Somehow.
Looks like we were saved.
What happened to those guys?
Ah… Over there! Isn’t that Geppelnitch!?
Self-regenerating Spiritia race… Earthlings.
Geppelnitch…
…What do you want?
After a 500,000 year cycle, my existence has been reborn here.
Hehe… Your singing is pretty good.
I never thought that within myself would be a door to the Anima Spiritia. The child of a fragment of a long-lost dream. Songs are the true Spiritia Paradise.
Yes, Lord Geppelnitch. This is truly the ultimate beauty!
We no longer need anything. Thank you, Earthlings.
What…?
I have no further use for this universe. Let’s go.
Sir!
…Basara.
Sivil…
I’ll never forget your song…
W-wait! Hold it!
Joshua…?
What is it… Earthling?
There’s something I want to ask you.
Then I’ll answer you. Go ahead.
It’s about beings who may be from another dimension just like you.
Oh right…
Ruina… And Perfectio.
…
Yeah. If you know, please tell me. What are those beings on Earth? Are they the same as you guys?
I don’t know.
Right… That’s a pity.
Zentradi, you are mistaken. I don’t know about their existence on Earth. What are they like?


…And that’s everything we know.
Hmm…
Lord Geppelnitch, could they be…
You know them?
Please. If you know anything, please tell us.
Basara… They’re dangerous beings. They destroy everything.
Yes… If what you say is true, this universe is on the path to destruction.
What?
What do you mean by that?
They are similar to us, yet different. Any universe in which they exist will inevitably die. It’s because they endlessly desire the death and destruction of all beings.
The polar opposite of beauty is the abyss of darkness. It leads to ruin… That is not beauty!
Something that guides…
To ruin…?
That’s… The one called the “King of Ruin”.
What the…
Are you kidding me… Something like that exists on Earth?
…Apparently the situation is far more serious than we thought.
Why are you saying that now? I’ve been talking about this the entire time. Perfectio will one day bring ruin to everything.
What should we do? How can we stop it?
Because it hasn’t fully entered this world, it’s still coming in from somewhere. What currently exists is probably only a small part of it. You have to stop it before it invades this universe.
So what should we do about it!?
Tetsuya, calm down.
It’s simple. Just destroy the connection with this universe. …That being the entire Earth.
No fucking way.
You’ve got to be kidding me. That’s…
…So what Eve told us wasn’t wrong after all. It was on our Earth 500 years ago… Dammit, I won’t let it do the same thing again!
(...Dad… What have you done? Even if it was an accident, even if you didn’t understand it, you still brought this upon us all. That sin is…)
Is there anything else? Is there no other way!?
I don’t know. It’s all just speculation. Maybe there is another way. A promised annihilation… Even that is a fleeting dream. A fleeting moment. But…
…But what?
There exists within us the door to Anima Spiritia. For you Earthlings, who opened that door, we will help you before we leave this universe. Let’s go to Earth together.
What!? You Protodeviln will help us…?
That’s…quite the surprise.
Beauty! This is the true beauty of fighting together! Gamling, from now on, we will shine with the beauty of friendship!
(Gavil is blue now)
Uh… Yeah… Thank you.
Basara… I’ll go to Earth with you.
(Sivil is also blue now)
Sivil… Hehe. Thanks a lot. Let’s turn Earth into a huge concert.
…What does that mean?
Kikii!


[Battle 7, War Room]
So Captain Max, how goes the ship’s repairs?
Poorly. There’s too much damage and it’s taking forever.
But we must return to Earth as soon as possible…
No need to worry. Geppelnitch is going to transport Battle 7 to the Earth Sphere.
…He’s truly a monster.
Alright. That saves us some trouble. Now we just need to see how Bahamut and Treize’s analysis turns out.
The Antarctic energy field… With the Protodeviln’s power, we might be able to erase it.
I don’t know. I don’t know anything about what’s going on.
All I know is that we can’t just leave them alone. How annoying. Oh, there you are.
Joshua, You mentioned something about your ship’s systems earlier. If it comes to it…
…I know, Colonel. I’m prepared for it. If this is all because of my father, I must atone for his sin. Even at the cost of my life.
Josh…
If necessary, I’ll go first. It’ll probably be fine. I'm Ruina, a Melior Esse created by Perfectio. I’m not even human. If there is anything I can accomplish with my death, I will do it.
…

Next time, the home stretch begins. The last three stages and epilogue might take a bit longer to put out, since I’ll have to play them twice for both Josh/Glacies and Rim/Ventus lines.