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This intermission, I give the Excellence 2 points into its weapons.
Last time, we successfully stopped Char from dropping Fifth Luna and bringing about a new ice age.
[Ra Cailum, Deck]
This ship will now resupply at Londenion. There’s no way Char won’t take advantage of the Martian Successor’s uprising. He’ll make his next move as soon as possible. Once the resupply is complete, be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
Mizuho, are the Excellence’s parts alright?
Yes. We can also use some parts from mobile suits.
I think it should be alright, but if anything happens, let me know. But since we’re busy, I don’t know if we’ll be able to get everything we need.
Mizuho, I’m going to the mobile suit factory now. Would you like to come with me?
For the Nu Gundam, right? I want to see it.
Can I come too? It’s been a while since I’ve been in a colony, so I’d like to check out the town.
I don’t mind. What about you, Raji?
I’m not interested.
You don’t have many friends, do you?
If I had time to make friends, I’d rather use that time to keep researching the Time Flow Engine.
Oh my.
[Colony, City]
Is he always like that?
You mean Raji? Yes, he is. But he’s not a bad person.
I think he’s just bad at expressing his feelings. I know he has a kind side too.
[Colony, Mobile Suit Factory]
Captain Amuro Ray, right? I’m Chan Agi from Anaheim Electronics.
(Chan Agi)
How’s the Nu Gundam looking? I heard it’s behind schedule.
There’s a bit of an issue with the Psychoframe around the cockpit. We’ve adjusted it based on the latest data, but it’s a bit heavier than expected.
So it’s off balance?
Yes. We need a little more time for the final checks.
Sorry, but we don’t have that luxury. You know about Char’s Fifth Luna drop, right?
I know. We’ll load the Nu Gundam right away. But I’ll come with you to continue the checks.
Please.
(That’s nice… Chan…)
Why are you looking at me like you’re jealous? You’re not thinking that Captain Amuro was taken away from me, are you?
No… I’m just jealous that he’s been entrusted with the production of the latest Gundam…
[Colony, Inner City]
I wanted to join Anaheim or Nergal Heavy Industries if I could, but I failed all of their interviews…
So what? You’ve built the Excellence all on your own. That’s really impressive.
That’s because Raul and Raji were there. They just happened to pick my Frames out of many potential projects.
Come now, that’s a bit much. It makes it seem like you had nothing to do with it.
No, not that… But being entrusted with a Gundam is proof that you’re a top-notch mechanic.
Being the best isn’t something that’s given to you. You have to earn it yourself.
He’s right. You underestimate yourself too much.
Maybe…
Hmm? That’s…
There’s an entire city inside a cylinder. And there’s a lake too. Seeing things like this makes me believe that humans can innovate.
(Quess Paraya)
Char was once Earth’s ally, but now he’s planning to destroy the Earth.
(Hathaway Noa)
That’s not true. Char is trying to do things to show us the potential of humanity.
Hathaway!
Ah, Amuro.
Why are you here? Oh, let me introduce you. This is Hathaway Noa, Bright’s son.
Nice to meet you. I was evacuated here because they said the Earth was in danger.
(So that’s Amuro Ray…)
Is this young lady your girlfriend?
Well, she’s…
So you’re the Newtype Amuro Ray. Move it.
Ahh.
What’s with her? She’s so rude.
You know, I’m very interested in you, Amuro. You other guys can beat it!
Wow, she’s horrible. She puts Raji to shame.
[Colony, Grassland]
I trained in India to help empathize with other humans. That’s why I’m interested in Amuso, who’s said to be a Newtype.
There’s a colony called India?
India is a place on Earth.
A Newtype is someone who can accurately understand the existence of things and people. They can understand each other no matter how far away they are.
When humans only lived on Earth, they probably only used half of their brain cells.
I’ve heard that theory before.
When you go into space and start using the rest of your brain, you gain telepathy and precognitive abilities.
Really? I was in Saturn’s orbit until two years ago, but I don’t feel like my abilities have improved at all.
It’s different for everybody… Otherwise, if we lived on Earth and in the colonies, we wouldn’t feel close.
Your family understands each other.
My dad is so annoying.
Speaking of which, have you met Bright yet?
Just for a moment at the entrances to the dock. He’s as busy as he always is. He sent me home right away.
There’s a coup going on at Mars and Neo Zeon is dropping asteroids. There’s way too much going on and he’s stressed.
Yeah, I know.
…
Is something wrong?
Someone’s over there…
Hey!
…Amuro!?
Char!
So that’s… Char.
Why are you here!?
Unlike you, I can’t just be a pilot.
Why would a man who fought alongside us want to destroy the Earth!?
The people who remain on Earth are just polluting the planet. Their souls are bound by gravity.
If they’re polluting the Earth, then why are you trying to destroy it?
We’re not going to destroy it. We’re just giving the planet a break.
Why!?
The Earth cannot take all that human ego.
Human wisdom can overcome even that.
If that’s the case, they bestow that wisdom on all those ignorant people right now.
So if you do that to the Earth, the Spacenoids will be granted wisdom?
I believe in the innovation of humanity that has gone into space. But in order to turn all of humanity into Newtypes, someone must bear humanity’s sins.
Are Newtypes all that great?
Hmm?
Is it something that’s worth having to destroy the Earth and kill most of humanity to obtain?
Yes! Everyone has to become newtypes!
Quess!
Do you know what you’re doing? Put down that gun!
Amuro, you’re too greedy! And not just you. All of you are too greedy!
Quess!
…Shall we be off?
Yes.
QUESS!
[Ra Cailum, Cabin]
Quess. How could you…
Quess has talent. She’s too sensitive. That’s what Char used against her.
So she resonated with Char. Just like the Neo Zeon soldiers.
Captain, come to the bridge. Char is giving a speech!
Char, you’re up to something again! What is it now!?
He’s going to drop Axis onto the Earth.
What!?
[Ra Cailum, Bridge]
Until now, the Earth Federation has been content with creating a place for refugees. They have stayed on Earth and not opened it up to us!
(He’s on TV)
Char…
In the past, several Spacenoid independence movements have failed in the face of resistance from the Earth Federation. As a result, the Earth Federation has grown arrogant, the federal army has become corrupt, and many people have become refugees. At this point, I have been convinced that humanity must never repeat war in the future. That is the true purpose of this operation to drop Axis on Earth.
Axis was an important base for Zeon. Char, is this your final gamble?
Ladies and gentlemen, so that we may forge our own path and establish a place for the refugees, I ask you, lend me your strength for just a little while longer! When we’ve succeeded, I will then be able to join my father, Zeon!
I won’t let that happen, Char.
[Ra Cailum, Deck]
Lieutenant, we’ve finished loading the Nu Gundam.
Thank you for your hard work. We’ll start making adjustments right away. Please help us.
…What’s wrong?
Huh?
You’re acting very scary right now.
It’s probably due to Char’s speech.
So Char is a politician too.
You’re just realizing that now?
…You're usually more gentle, but sometimes your voice gets intense.
Really?
The following gets added if you stopped Fifth Luna in the last stage, which indicates that you were successful in the secret.
Astoniage, what’s this? It’s really cool.
It looks a lot like the Nu Gundam. Is it a spare?
No, it’s a prototype Nu Gundam made with mass production in mind.
So a Mass Produced Nu Gundam.
That’s really cool. Hey, can I use this? I’ll help gather data.
Don’t get carried away and destroy it.
It’ll be fine… Wow, is this equipped with INCOMs?
It can switch between INCOMs and Fin Funnels.
Let’s stick with the INCOMs. I’m no good at using Fin Funnels.
Sure.
Great. Now I can crush Char myself.
Don’t go that far! I’m worried about you getting hurt…
Astonaige… Whatever you say.
[Rewloola, Cabin]
Colonel, that was a wonderful speech.
I felt like a clown.
Dropping Axis is an evil act that no dictator ever committed. You might have to be a clown to do it. But are you sure this is alright?
What do you mean, Nanai?
You must have come up with this plan because you wanted to get back at Amuro, rather than revolutionizing humanity.
…Am I really that small of a man?
Amuro Ray is a man who foolishly believes kindness is a Newtype’s weapon. A woman could forgive a man like that, but not you.
People who are too similar end up hating each other.
Does your longing make you hate him a hundred times more?
Hmm… I suppose so…
[Rewloola, Deck]
Colonel, are you heading to Axis now?
Yes. I want you to hold Londo Bell back. And give Quess some combat experience too.
Quess too…?
Yes…
[Rewloola, Cabin]
Why are you so interested in me?
You said that human souls are bound by Earth’s gravity. That’s something I can really feel. But I wonder if people who know that are unhappy.
I intend to walk the path I believe in.
[Ra Cailum, Bridge]
This ship is now heading for Axis!
Captain, we’re spotting multiple mobile suits ahead of us!
They’re trying to stop us after all. All hands, level one battle stations!
Ra Cailum Route Chapter 3: Nu Gundam
We can’t waste any time here!
Hmph! If it’s Londo Bell, all we have to do is ring them!
What? Brats like you are going into battle?
Something wrong with that?
Aren’t you just a Cyber Newtype?
I’m a Newtype!!
Hahahaha.
Gyunei, don’t do that to a normal person.
You don’t seem normal yourself.
I think I am.
Aren’t you cute.
This feeling… Is it Quess?
…What? Who’s this feeling from? Hathaway?
Captain, this is bad. Hathaway launched on his own!
Hathaway! Who said you could go out on a mission!?
I’m going to bring Quess back!
Wait! I’ll go out in the Re-GZ too!!
Chan!
Don’t worry, I can pilot everything.
Wait up. Hathaway!
Quess, you just need to feel the atmosphere of real combat. Follow me.
Got it!
We’ve got new units!
[RX-93 Nu Gundam]
If not the best, then it’s in the top three mobile suits in this game. The only real downside is that it needs lots of EN for its Fin Funnels and it’s slightly weaker in close range. In a game without the HWS or Hi-Nu as upgrades, this mobile suit is king.
[RX-94 Mass Production Type Nu Gundam (INCOM)]
This is just the Nu Gundam but slightly weaker. It also has an optional INCOM pack, so that even non-Newtypes can use it. INCOMs can be used by anyone and cost less but are weaker. Fin Funnels are stronger but cost more and can only be used by Newtypes (or rather pilots with the NT skill that aren’t from Gundam X). Another endgame usable mobile suit, but in these early stages it’s locked to INCOMs.
If you don’t get the MP Nu Gundam, then Kayra would deploy in her regular Jegan. Two Jegans, yay.
Defeat all enemies. With the Nu and MP Nu Gundams, they’re a piece of cake. I opted to let them come to me while I hung around an asteroid field.
There’s some boss dialogs if you rush to where Gyunei and Quess are.
Is that machine a Gundam!?
Why you!?
Your hostility is too innocent. You’re not Char, so who!? Quess!?
Amuro, are you just going to stand in the Colonel’s way!?
How do I even deal with a kid like this!?
What do you mean!? You’re more of a kid than me. You don’t even understand what the Colonel is saying!
Quess, stop this. You shouldn’t be doing this!
Hathaway!? Why are you here? I don’t need you!
You can’t just keep insulting people, Quess.
When there are five or less enemies on the map…
What’s going on? A bunch of people are coming inside me. It’s scary and disgusting. Colonel, help me…
Are you okay, Quess?
Why does it feel so bad?
…You’re feeling it for the first time, Let’s retreat.
Tch. So that’s all you’re good for, brats. War isn’t just a game. Get out of here already!
If you want to destroy Quess, she does retreat at 30% HP. I haven’t ever done this myself, but if you do this or force her to retreat, Gyunei will leave along with her.
As a challenge, I thought that I’d be able to kill Rezin in one hit with a Valor’d Fin Funnel. I was right.
Tch. Those brats were throwing me off!
At the start of turn 5 or when all enemies are defeated…
Captain, it looks like a giant spaceship is approaching.
Is it the enemy?
…! What is this feeling? It can’t be!?
Hohohoho. It seems the humans are still fighting a war as usual.
(Killer the Butcher)
Impossible! It’s them.
Gaizok!?
Impossible. We destroyed the Gaizok together with Zambot 3!
It’s true, we were caught off guard that one time and lost. But the great Gaizok God revived us and gave us another chance.
Impossible. So Uchuta and Keiko died in vain?
It’s not just one or two people. Do you think you, who are fighting wars that take many more lives with impunity, are qualified to judge me? From my point of view, the New Federation and Neo Zeon are one in the same. Hohohoho.
Grrrr…
If any Zeeks are still alive, they’ll retreat at this point.
Introducing the Gaizok. They’re big and bulky, but very easy to hit. Like always, I let them come to me to take advantage of the Re-GZ and both Nu’s long range.
Watch out when you approach Butcher. He has a damaging MAP attack when he gets to 120 will. He also retreats at 10% HP (2000). You can opt to kill him very easily with Amuro via Valor, or if you set it up right, you can use Fortune with Chan and get double the money from the kill. That’s what I attempted to do.
Look, 20k money this early is very enticing. Thank you Kayra for the Support Attack.
That’s enough of a warm-up for our return. Retreat!
[Butcher and any remaining Gaizok retreats]
They’re running away.
Char alone is enough of a headache… Dammit!
Neo Zeon’s mobile suits are withdrawing.
Even though the Gaizok appeared, they withdrew so boldly… Were they just trying to buy time?
[Ra Cailum, Cabin]
Lieutenant Kayra, are you alright? Are you hurt?
You worry too much.
Dammit. I couldn’t save Quess.
Gaizok showed up. It couldn’t be helped.
That girl’s talent has been strengthened. She’s now reduced to being Char’s tool. It’s impossible.
That’s not true!
Char is someone who can only reform the world by riding on the deaths of others. Quess, who’s being used by such a man, is drawn to the power of the dead and will meet a tragic end.
Quess won’t die. We’ll save her before that happens.
At that rate, you’ll be dragged along by the dead too!
And that’s fine!!
Good grief.
Amuro, I’ll go out there too. I’ll watch over Hathaway and make sure he doesn’t do anything reckless.
Chan, you don’t need to be a pilot either.
That’s not true. Especially at a time like this.
…Don’t do anything reckless…
I know.
Raul, are you okay?
I’m fine. As you can see.
…How’s the Time Flow Engine?
It vibrates strangely sometimes. It might just be my imagination though.
Let me take a look.
[Ra Cailum, Bridge]
Even so, I never would have thought the Gaizok would appear!
What should we do? Should we tell Kappei?
Even if we did, the all important Zambot 3 is gone now.
The robot created by the Biarians. I wanted to see its Ion Engine in action.
Let’s leave that for later.
So what should we do, Captain? What about the Gaizok?
I’ll report it to New Federation HQ, but we’re too busy dealing with Neo Zeon right now.
What about the Martian Successors?
Captain Hoshino will deal with them.
That’s the captain of that other ship that came to rescue us at the moon base, right? Will they be fine?
I’m well aware of her abilities. I don’t think Gaizok would do anything to destroy the Earth itself. We’ll do everything in our power to prevent Axis from dropping.
That’s all we can do right now.
[Ra Cailum, Cabin]
Mizuho, what are you doing?
I’m inputting data about the Nu Gundam and the other mechs. It might be useful for a few Excellence Frame…
Good work. I’m looking forward to whatever new Frame you’ll create.
You’re in good spirits. We don’t even know if the project will be able to continue.
Even so, this is all I can do.
You’re right. We have to do whatever we can. We can’t lose to the Ra Cailum guys.
I’m sorry to spoil your momentum, but please don’t be too reckless when fighting. Maybe it’s because of the constant fighting, but the Time Flow Engine is a bit unstable.
Oh dear.
Now that you mention it, were you telling the truth earlier? That the Time Flow Engine can be used as a time machine?
That’s the theory my and Raul’s dad came up with. I gave up on that part a long time ago. It’s much more practical to make a reliable and efficient engine than a time machine.
Speaking of which, we still don’t know who that was.
You mean the voice that messed up our combat test?
Yeah. I wonder what that was about…
[???]
…Axis Drop… Preparations complete…