Toggle Background Color
Video of this chapter
I know it’s a bit awkward to list the person’s name right after they introduce themselves, but I’m trying to be consistent. Just view it as a “Yakuza”/“Like a Dragon” style character intro.
It’s advisable to equip a propellant tank or two on the Freeden. Battleships can use consumables on any ally that’s within two squares of them.
Last time, we got rescued from a Neo Zeon facility along with Amuro and Tiffa. Now we’re on the road to Japan.
[Freeden, Bridge]
Captain, I’d like to stop somewhere to resupply before we cross the Sea of Japan.
We also need to double check the floats for sea travel.
Alright. Do you have a place in mind?
If we’re talking about a city close to Japan, how about Shanghai?
Okay. Set course for Shanghai.
Roger.
[Freeden, Infirmary]
Tiffa, are you feeling better?
Yeah… I’m fine.
Sorry. I, um, don’t know much about Newtype powers.
…I’ve never considered myself a Newtype.
I can see why. Newtypes have always been used as tools of war. You have no experience as a fighter.
Isn’t Jamil and his crew trying to protect Newtypes from becoming fighters?
Yes. Newtypes experience a lot of death on the battlefield. That’s why we want them to live quietly away from all the fighting.
Those who want war seek Newtypes as soldiers.
Jamil!?
You seem to be better now..
Just be patient until we get to Japan. Once we get there, the UESN will protect you and guarantee you a quiet life.
Now that you mention it, how is Japan suffering so little damage overall?
Photon Power, Getter Rays, Super Electromagnetism… There’s various different types of energy sources being worked on. Even during the war, the colonies were afraid of stopping all of these developments. After all, these different energies have limitless potential despite having no practical use at the time. The fact that now there are giant robots that use each type of energy shows how powerful they can be.
Huh.
If there’s one drawback to all of these energies, it’s that they are too powerful and difficult to control. Even if you try to use them to power radios or televisions, those devices can’t withstand the raw power. But everyone does recognize their potential, which is why the colonies have been trying to court their research facilities. However, none of them have complied. Even though some things like Getter Rays are easier to obtain in space. You could think of it as the laboratories using themselves as a shield against colonial extremists attacking the Earth…
Huh…
Sorry. He always gets like this when any energy-related topic comes up. He can’t see anything else… So he just rambles on forever…
…Energy otaku…
Rude. I avoided the technical parts so it’s easier to understand. Don’t talk about me like that.
Even if it’s not technical, it’s still kinda annoying.
A Giant… Robot…
Tiffa, what’s wrong?
I just had a vision. A giant blue robot and a monster fighting…
A giant blue robot and a monster…
What? Tiffa, are you into that sort of thing?
Precognition…
I heard that some Newtypes see the future in the form of visions.
Maybe it’s about a movie that’s playing in theaters?
I hope that’s the case…
[Freeden, Deck]
Check the floats carefully. Sala, check the weather. Traveling through rough seas is tricky.
Okay.
Captain, when are we departing?
The current plan is tomorrow afternoon.
Great, my plans tonight are still on.
What plans?
Someone sold me this at a bar. It’s for underground wrestling.
Oooo, sounds interesting. I kinda wanna go. I assume they’re hyping up how extreme it is.
I’ll pass. I’m not good with that sort of thing.
Well you weren’t invited.
Yea yea. I’ll go with you.
Maybe I’ll go too.
Kid, you have to check the floats. What about Garrod?
Sounds like fun, but I’m more worried about Tiffa.
Just take her with you.
I-idiot, there’s no way Tiffa would be interested in that.
It’ll be fine. Maybe you could gently nurse her back to health if she collapses from how extreme it gets.
I-I can’t do that!
Stop teasing him so much.
Fiiiine. What about you, Raul?
Pass. Not really in the mood right now.
So it’s just me and Toniya?
It’s fine, isn’t it? You get to go on a date with a beautiful woman.
I wouldn’t call the venue “sexy” or anything.
[Shanghai, Underground Wrestling Venue]
Wow, he’s taken out four people!
So that’s the underground wrestling champion, Gou Ichimonji?
Thank you! Gratzie! Merci!
(Gou Ichimonji)
Now let’s see what the champion is really made of.
So who’s up next? …Is there no one else? If it ends here, everyone will be disappointed.
Witz, something’s wrong. That challenger is lying in the aisle!
What? Who the hell are you? You stole my prize money!
Seems I did.
(Ryoma Nagare)
How dare you. What do you want anyway?
I was playing around with him for a bit and we got a bit carried away. Why don’t you fight me instead of that weakling.
Maybe you’ll finally show me a good time.
He’s jumping in?
OOOYRAAAAAAA!
[Sounds of combat]
Guh! …Why you… You crusty old man.
Who you calling an old man? I’m Ryoma Nagare! Remember that, punk!
I’m not a punk. I’m Gou Ichimonji!
[More violence]
DAAAAAAAH!
[Even more fighting]
ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA, DEYAAAAAAAAA!
Nice work, Gou Ichimonji.
(Hayato Jin)
What… Another weird guy is here…
…Gou Ichimonji. 17 years old. After being attacked by the Dinosaur Empire, he has no remaining family. After that, he used his abnormally strong body to join a shady organization’s gambling den as a wrestler. Currently moonlighting as a bounty hunter.
Hey hey hey. Why are you investigating me!?
You’re just like Ryo.
Hayato, don’t put him in the same category as this punk!
Heh. Anyway, what do you think, Ryo? About this Gou kid?
He’s good. He’ll do the job nicely. I guarantee it. After all, he’s fighting me as an equal.
Even though you’re weaker after you’ve stopped piloting Getter-1?
Huh!? Hayato, you wanna fight me too?
Don’t just argue amongst yourselves! Who the hell are you guys anyway?
I’m Jin. Hayato Jin. From now on, I’m the man who will make your life a living hell.
A living hell?
Is this supposed to happen at these kinds of events?
Guys, whoever you are, just keep fighting.
Quiet, tourist. Stay out of our way!
[Explosions]
…Uwaa. What was that? An earthquake?
They’re here… Gou Ichimonji, get out of here alive. If you can’t make it through this, then you aren't going to survive what comes next.
Huh?
What? The building is collapsing!?
Oh no, how is this happening?
We need to get out of here and back to the Freeden!
Ra Cailum Route Chapter 6: Launch!! Neo Getter Robo!
Is that a Mechasaurus? Impossible. I thought the Dinosaur Empire was wiped out!
They only temporarily retreated. You can see reality with your own two eyes.
Hayato Jin, Ryoma Nagare, we’ve finally found you. Now you’ll feel our rage!
(General Bat)
Huh, so they really are still alive.
Gou, follow me! Ryo, evacuate the civilians!
Alright. So it’s finally happening?
Yes. It’s finally happening.
Emergency vehicles are passing. All other vehicles, move to the shoulder of the road. If you do not comply, we do not take any responsibility.
(Sho Tachibana)
Huh? What’s with this huge trailer? And it has some sort of weird plane on it?
There’s nothing weird about it. It’s about to become your new best friend.
Sorry I’m late.
(Gai Daidou)
He’s the guy? Get in now.
Hey, why do I have to do something like this?
Don’t talk. You’ll bite your tongue off.
Damn you. It can’t be!!
Here we go. Neo Getter Robo, launch!!
Combination!
Formation!
GETTER CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANGE!!
Super Robot Wars R - STORM
It’s you, Getter Robo!
Guh!
Hey, what’s wrong? Are you okay?
Hmph… How pathetic. I used to beat up Mechasauruses with Getter-2, but now I can’t even withstand the impact of a combination.
Hey, you’ll die at this rate!
I’m surprised that you’re still conscious. I’d bet you would have vomited and passed out.
You’ve got to be kidding me. This is the first time I’ve ever been this excited! But more importantly, you look like you’re in pain. Get in the back. I’ll handle this.
Can you really?
Get in the back already. Just teach me how to drive this thing.
Heh. Perfect timing. I’ll make a Getter Bloodbath here!
Here we go, Sho!
A pilot who isn’t used to real combat is a liability.
Don’t worry. We have allies incoming.
Hey! Does this thing have any weapons? How do I use them?
Shout the name of the weapon you want to use and push the level on your right. Voice recognition will allow the lever to have different functions.
I see. Surprisingly intuitive.
Let’s get right into it!
[Neo Getter-1, -2, and -3]
Always believe in the Getter. Neo Getter switches up the formula a little by having -1 be the land/power form, -2 being the air/speed form, and -3 being the water/defense form. Since Neo Getter doesn’t run off of Getter Rays, it lacks any sort of HP or EN regen. In the end it still has three pilots and three different forms depending on where you’re fighting and at higher wills it has a chance to negate attacks with Open Gett, so it remains solid with some investment into its EN.
There are three plans of action in this situation. You can run east with Neo Getter-2 to meet up with ally reinforcements in a few turns, you can plop yourself on a building with Neo Getter-1 and tough it out, or you can hide in the river with Neo Getter-3 to take almost no damage from attacks. I opted for the river option, mostly because Getter-3s almost never get their time to shine.
At the start of turn two…
More humans.
That’s Neo Getter Robo. They’ve finished recruiting pilots?
Neo Getter Robo and a Mechasaurus…
A giant blue robot and a monster…
Just like Tiffa’s vision.
Freeden, can you hear me. This is Hayato Jin in Neo Getter-1.
So that’s the Neo Getter Robo I’ve heard rumors about.
You’ve come at just the right time. I’d like your support. Our pilots are newbies after all.
It doesn’t matter how many of them come. Just take them down!
Rush over west and help Neo Getter take down the dinosaurs. If you’re like me and went the water route, Neo Getter-3 might be running out of EN by now.
At the start of turn four…
More enemies are approaching!
They’re here!
Is that a Neo Zeon mobile suit unit?
They’ve come to take back Tiffa. I won’t let them!
We’ve finally found you, Freeden. All units, charge! We’ll recapture Amuro Ray and Tiffa Adill.
Now there’s Neo Zeon to worry about. They’re still weak, but it wouldn’t hurt to send a mech or two or three down there to distract them while we clean up the rest of the dinosaurs.
Amuro Ray, come with us!
No. I won’t let you use me as a tool any longer.
What value does a Newtype have besides fighting? You’re fighting right now, aren’t you?
Thinking like that makes everyone unhappy!
I’m not going to hand over Tiffa!
Stay back, child!
Bat retreats at 30% HP (5400). Since we still lack Valor at this time, I found the best way to take him down is Garrod’s Satellite Cannon while supported by the Excellence Striker.
Damn you humans! I’ll pay you back for this!
Once everything is dead and/or gone, the map is over.
We did it! Did you see that!? …Hey, are you alright?
Heh… We’ve finally gathered all three together… Are you seeing this, Musashi…
[Freeden, Bridge]
You saved us. Thank you.
No, we’re the ones who were saved.
I didn’t need you guys. I could have beaten them all myself.
What are you talking about, dumbass? Teamwork is what makes Getter Robo strong.
Just shut up, you retired old man.
Who you calling an old man? I told you, I’m Ryoma.
Are all Getter-1 pilots the same?
Sorry for their arguing. While we’re here, can we accompany you to Japan? I’d like to give the Getter Team some training along the way.
Of course. Let me introduce you to everyone. This is Colonel Hayato Jin. He’s in charge of the Neo Getter Team.
Getter Robos use Getter Rays as its energy source, right?
He’s here! The energy otaku is here!
No. Neo Getter may have the name Getter, but it doesn’t use the Getter as energy.
So how does it run?
It uses Plasma Energy. Its potential is less than that of Getter Rays, but it’s still comparable to Photon Power or Super Electromagnetism. Plus it’s easier to control than Getter.
Oh, can you tell me more later?
It’s classified. I can’t say anything without the Colonel’s permission.
This is Sho Tachibana, the pilot of Neo Getter-2.
And I’m Gai Daidoh, Neo Getter-3’s pilot. Nice to meet you. By the way, where’s the caf? I’m starving.
I’ll show you around. And you are…
What’s up with this crusty old coot?
Stop arguing, rookie!
Yeah no. I’m out.
That’s Gou Ichimonji, who’s going to be Neo Getter-1’s pilot. He’s arguing with Ryoma Narage, the previous Getter-1 pilot.
[Freeden, Deck]
Ryo, are you leaving?
Yeah. The Getter Team’s complete now. There’s no point in everyone just hanging around one place. I’ll go gather information on the Dinosaur Empire by myself.
If you’re gathering intel, have you considered what we discussed the other day?
You mean me joining the Preventers? Hard pass. That sort of thing isn’t my style.
I see. Shame.
See ya!
Ryo!
I know, I’ll stop by Musashi’s grave before I go!
Hold it, old man! Our fight isn’t over yet.
Gou, since you’re still training to be Neo Getter-1’s pilot, I need you to get good at flying as soon as possible.
Uggggggghhhhhhhh. Fineeeeeeeeee. Old man, you better not die until we meet again!
It’ll be a duel.
Use your youth on the Dinosaur Empire instead. See ya, rookie.
[Freeden, Cabin]
Japan, huh… What are we gonna do now?
What else can we do? To get back to our own time, we need their labs to keep researching the Time Flow Engine and more Excellence Frames.
In that case, I guess the best thing we can do is to join some defense force.
We’re at war after all.
But should we? There must be plenty of other robots besides us, and then there’s the Excellence’s budget…
…Don’t worry. At least to me, the Excellence is the greatest machine. I won’t consider anything else for our engine.
You’re exaggerating.
Not even a little. Mizuho, you’re putting yourself down too much. Please, we need your strength.
[GEAR HQ, Command Room]
Thank you for protecting Amuro Ray and Tiffa Adill. I’m Shibuya, the supreme commander of GEAR. I look forward to working with you.
(Chief Shibuya)
Thank you. We’re in your care.
According to your reports, Amuro will keep working as a pilot. But what will you do, Tiffa?
…Can I stay here for a while?
I don’t mind. Take your time and consider your future.
What about that other mech?
(Lady Une)
…Who are you?
Don’t worry. This is Lady Une, director of the Preventers. My boss.
The Nadesico’s mission to rescue the Martian civilians was a success to some extent. But because of the Meganoids and Jovian Alliance, they couldn’t rescue everyone.
The Jovian Alliance, huh? I’ve heard they’re descendants of the Lunarians who were exiled from the Earth long ago.
We’re currently investigating it, but it’s highly likely that’s the case.
So humans haven’t changed one bit since all the way back then.
As we’ve predicted, the Machine Empire Galfa has finally begun their attack. From now on, we won’t be able to win unless we all work together.
I agree.
Well, time for introductions.
I’m Vega, the Vice Commander of GEAR.
(Vega)
Whoa momma. I’d like to take off your mask and see your face.
(Come to think of it, I haven’t seen Vega’s face yet.)
(Hokuto Kusanagi)
Here are the pilots of GEAR’s pride and joy, the giant robot Dendoh.
Ginga Izumo. Nice to meetcha.
(Ginga Izumo)
I’m Hokuto Kusanagi.
Huh? You’re just kids.
Well excuse me for being young. But we’re still Dendoh’s chosen warriors.
Chief Shibuta, I thought Dendoh’s pilots were Vice Commander Vega and Kirakuni?
The situation’s changed. Dendoh chose these two.
Moving on. I’m Susumu Kirakuni. I’m going to pilot Dendoh’s support mech, which is still being built.
(Susumu Kirakuni)
I’m Inoue, the mechanic.
(Dr. Inoue)
Oh, since you’re here, I have to ask. What is Dendoh’s power source? I saw it on the way in, but it must be something amazing to move a robot like that.
Right, it’s powered by two Hyper Dendoh Batteries.
Batteries… Wait, batteries!?
Yes, like regular batteries. Just much bigger.
DENDOH RUNS OFF OF BATTERIES!?
Hahahaha. I had the same reaction.
Don’t make fun of batteries. One Hyper Dendoh Battery has enough juice to power all of Japan for an entire year.
…
You’ve stunned our resident energy researcher.
Yea, I wish it was solar powered or something.
Then it wouldn’t work on a cloudy or rainy day.
Not to mention at night. By the way, I’m Aiko Asano, the operator. Nice to meet you.
(Aiko Asano)
But Daitarn is solar powered.
Daitarn literally runs off of the light of the sun.
That’s so cool.
And those are the members of GEAR. I’ll also introduce the Nadesico crew. They were on their way to Mars to rescue refugees, but they returned only a few days ago.
(Wow, the Nadesico was already around in this era…)
Hiya. I’m Captain Yurika Misumaru. Nice to meet ya.
(Yurika Misumaru)
Nice to meet you too, Captain Yurika.
I’m the operator, Ruri Hoshino.
(Ruri Hoshino)
Captain Hoshino?
At this point, she’s not a Captain yet.
What are you talking about?
Nothing. Please continue.
I’m Gai. Gai Daigouji. Call me Gai.
(Gai Daigouji)
Oh, my name is Gai too.
A fellow Gai. Even though our names are spelt differently, we’re still a bunch of Gais. Let’s get along.
(Nadesico Gai is ガイ. Getter Gai is 剴)
But our Gai’s real name is Jiro Yamada.
That’s just a temporary name. Gai Daigouji is my soul’s name!
This is confusing. Can’t I just call you Yamada?
GAI DAIGOUJI!
I’m Akito Tenkawa, a pilot and a cook.
(Akito Tenkawa)
I’m Ryoko Subaru, a pilot. Nice to meet you.
(Ryoko Subaru)
I’m Hikaru Amano, the same.
(Hikaru Amano)
Izumi Maki…
(Izumi Maki)
I’m Megumi Reinard, a radio operator.
(Megumi Reinard)
And I'm Minato Haruka, the Nadesico’s helmsman. Nice to meet you.
(Minato Haruka)
I was dispatched by Nergal Heavy Industries, the company that made the Nadesico, and I’m in charge of accounting and paperwork. You can call me Prospector.
(Prospector)
I heard you made that Excellence thing. Nice to meet ya. I’m Seiya Uribatake, the maintenance team leader.
(Seiya Uribatake)
Nice to meet you.
Last but not least. I’m Banjo Haran. A pleasure.
(Banjo Haran)
Haran… I feel like I’ve heard that name before.
Banjo Haran is one of the richest men in the Earth Sphere after all. I’m Reika Sanjo, his assistant.
(Reika Sanjo)
I’m Banjo’s number one assistant, Beautiful Tachibana. Call me Beauty.
(Beautiful Tachibana)
What do you mean by number one? The only thing you don’t lack is sex appeal.
Huh? You were the one who got fired from the Preventers and came crying to Banjo.
Excuse me? I quit the Preventers!
She’s right, Reika submitted her resignation and quit being a Preventer. And it was only her third day too.
A Preventer for only three days? How embarrassing.
It was during those three days that I met Banjo!
Yes yes, that’s enough arguing. You both are my capable assistants. Finally, here’s my butler.
I’m Garrison Tokita. Please keep me in mind.
(Garrison Tokita)
A butler!? I’ve only seen them in novels and movies. He really is rich.
From now on, you’ll be on standby at GEAR HQ until the next mission is decided.
So we’ll be camping out here and only going out when needed?
Yes. Nergal is aware of this.
Raul, would you and your friends like to be included?
That’s not a problem.
Then it’s decided. We are called the United Earth Sphere National Defense Force.
Um, Chief?
What is it, Kirakuni?
Can’t we do something about the name? “United Earth Sphere National Defense Force” is kinda long and lame…
Exactly. That’s not the name of an organization that heroes of justice belong to!
Even if you say that, GEAR, Freeden, and even the AEUG, which are active in space, are all names of individual units. That’s the name for all of us collectively.
Nadesico is the name of our ship after all.
In that case, let’s come up with a new name!
…Eight hours later.
Oh my god! How long does it take to decide on a name?
Don’t be hasty. This name will last for a lifetime. You don’t want to regret it, do you?
Sorry for the wait. We’ve finally decided. Our unit’s name is…
The default team name is “Round Knights”. I could keep it like that, or…
Much better. I can’t help but do this every time, even in my casual runs. Remember, “THE BOYS” is not gendered. It’s a vibe. A way of life. Something to aspire to be.
We’ve decided on THE BOYS. I hope you all continue to do your best. That is all!