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The routes have combined and, until the next route split, every stage is the same regardless of where you went at the start of the game. The video and story text will be only from Raul's point of view, but I will bring up Fiona-exclusive lines if they’re different enough. Otherwise assume they’re saying the same thing. Though in this chapter, there is no Fiona-equivalent for Raul and Mizuho’s date scenes.
Last time, the Freeden and the Nadesico met up at GEAR HQ while they waited for things to happen. And thus, THE BOYS were formed.
[Amusement Park, Entrance]
Wait, GEAR HQ was in the basement of this amusement park the entire time?
Everyone looks like they’re having fun.
Shame the admission fee is too darn high. I’d never get in if I wasn’t a Dendoh pilot. My mom’s cheap like that.
Ginga, you’re exaggerating.
Probably, but it is a fact that only a few amusement parks are still operating around the world.
There must be a lot of people who want to go play, but can’t.
That’s why this park is still open. As they say, always have fun and don’t forget your dreams.
Mizuho, is something wrong? You look overwhelmed.
This is actually my first time in an amusement park.
Really?
Yes. There wasn’t one in the colony I grew up in.
Now that you mention it, I’ve never heard of an amusement park inside a colony before. I’m sure there has to be at least one…
So you were never taken to one for a date?
Um… I’ve never been on a date before…
What!? I can’t believe it! You’re 18 aren’t you? And you’ve never been asked out before?
Y-yeah…
I’m shocked… Raul!
M-ma’am!
What do you mean you’ve never taken your girlfriend out on a date before!?
Why me? I’m not her lover or anything.
Even if you’re not lovers, if you have a cute girl like her close by, it’s the polite thing to do to ask her out on a date!
B-but I…
…
Here, take this. It’s a free one-day pass. You two can go have fun together.
R-really!? I-I mean it’s fine.
Yeah! Why is this happening!?
Don’t worry about it. It’s important for pilots and their mechanics to deepen their friendship.
Raul, what do you want to do?
W-well, we have this thing, so… shall we?
Yes!
Yes yes, go have fun.
That’s odd. Why didn’t you use it for yourself?
It’s fine. Those two don’t have much experience in love. They need all the help they can get.
Akito, let’s go play too. Kirakuni, do you have another pass?
I do. Here you go.
Wait, what’s happening?
Alright alright alright. Let’s bring in one more couple!
Hey, isn’t that Raji over there?
You’re right. What’s he up to?
…
What are you looking at? A poster?
Oh, that’s an event that’s happening soon.
What does it say… “Mazinger and Citizens Meet-and-Greet”?
It’s a collaboration event between the Photon Power Lab and the Science Fortress Lab. Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger will be there too.
The real deals. I’ll get to see a real Photon Power engine!
Would they really show you the engine in person?
This is stupid. Is this really the time to have a meet-and-greet?
This is exactly the right time for that sort of thing.
It’s already sold out.
People around here have too much free time.
There you are. Gou, you should be in training.
Sheesh. Ah great, it’s Sho and Gai. I’ve been training non-stop ever since I joined you guys!
The Colonel ordered you to keep training until you’ve mastered Neo Getter-1. Come on, let’s go.
Your total training hours is still less than a tenth of what Gai and I have done.
You’ve got to be kidding me. Ouch, ouch! Don’t pull my ear!
Good luck.
…
What’s wrong, Banjo?
Kurakuni, who’s this Edwin guy that’s going to be the host?
Ah, he’s a magician. Apparently he runs the production company that came up with this whole idea.
I see. Edwin, huh?
Do you know him?
…In a sense.
[Gear HQ, Command Room]
So after meeting with the citizens, can you leave the Mazingers in our care?
That’s the plan. The pilots are already aware of this arrangement.
(Kenzo Kabuto) (He’s on the phone)
Thank you for your assistance. We’re expecting enemy attacks to get more intense from here on out.
[Mycenaean Empire]
Hmm. What’s this “meet-and-greet” thing? Damn Tetsuya Tsurugi and Great Mazinger!
(Great General of Darkness)
Calm down, Great General of Darkness.
(Emperor of Darkness)
Huh!? My lord, Emperor of Darkness.
This is our chance. If there are civilians around, they won’t be able to fight as hard, since it will drag them into the fighting.
I see. Alright. Mycenae, prepare to depart. I’ll blow the Mazingers to pieces right in front of the humans!
This is a good opportunity to test something out. Take those Kikaijus with you.
Kikaijus? You mean those robots Dr. Hell made?
The very same. I found a bunch of them in the ruins of his base and improved them myself.
Right, they probably have their own grudge against the Mazingers too. Prepare to launch the all-purpose fortress Demonika!
[Amusement Park, Event Hall]
Papa, it’s the real Great Mazinger.
(Civilian Boy)
I want to see Venus A.
(Civilian Girl)
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Hey Raji, you don’t have to force yourself to come… You can see the Mazingers as much as you want after this is over.
I’d like to see it move in person if possible… If only Kirakuni would have given us tickets, then we wouldn’t have to stand in line with the general public.
He couldn’t. It’s our policy to give away as many tickets as possible to the general public.
Fufufu. Here they come. Children are drawn to dreams after all. I’ll make their dreams come true, and in doing so, will make my own dream come true too.
(Edwin)
There he is. That’s Edwin. I’d recognize him anywhere.
You must be feeling nostalgic, Master Banjo. I’ll be careful not to ruin the mood myself.
Oh come now. You make it seem like all I ever do is cause trouble.
For someone like you, trouble follows your every move.
You’re just making fun of me.
[Amusement Park, Green Room]
Lord Koros, preparations are progressing steadily,
Don agrees with your plan to use the Mazingers to gather the local youth and transform them into soldiers.
(She’s on the phone)
At the same time, us Meganoids will get our hands on the Mazingers and deliver them to you.
That’s all well and good, but be careful of Banjo. He’s returned to Earth.
If Banjo shows up, I’ll capture him alive so you can have your way with him. Maybe we should turn him into human fireworks? Or we can do some water tricks with his blood.
Let’s worry about that after you capture him. I don’t want to hear about what wild things you can come up with.
Well then, please enjoy Commander Edwin’s great magic show.
[Amusement Park, Observatory]
Look, Raul! You can see the horizon!
…Huh. You know, this is actually the first time I’ve ever seen a horizon.
It’s not something you can see on the Moon or in the colonies. Have you ever been to Earth before?
I’m sure I came down here when I was little, but I don’t remember.
Even though their environments are made to be similar, Earth and the colonies are still different. When I was little, I remember going to the beach with my parents. Though now the smell of the sea makes me feel sick.
That makes sense. I’ve heard that since the air and water in the colonies are purified, Spacenoids are more sensitive to stimuli.
Probably. The smell of the sea breeze and grass… The real thing is very different after all.
It’s all disinfected in the colonies.
When I was little, I thought that Earthnoids lived in filth…
You thought that?
I thought that Spacenoids were superior to Earthnoids. But when I met THE BOYS, I realized something.
Realized what?
Earthnoids and Spacenoids are just humans. We cry, laugh, and get angry… There are both good and bad people in both places. Just because one side has superior technology doesn’t mean they’re any better than the other.
Yeah. When we came to this era and joined THE BOYS, I thought that everyone was too optimistic.
What do you mean by that?
Everyone has their own problems, but they’re all working hard for peace, right? Not just for themselves, but for others too.
That’s right… That’s what I want to be like. I want to be optimistic!
W-what’s up with you? You’re getting excited all of a sudden.
Hehe. Nothing.
Well, this ride is over. Let’s go to the next one.
Yes! Raul.
Huh?
[Amusement Park, Alleyway]
In the end, I didn’t get to see much besides the horizon.
Yeah, but we had fun.
Hey Raul. Have you tried the Mach Coaster Twister 9 yet?
Nope.
You need to try it at least once. It’s worth it to experience mach speed with your bare body!
…Please slow down… Ugh.
Are you okay?
I think he’s a bit nauseous.
Mach speed isn’t something the normal human body can endure. Ugh…
Akito, are you alright?
Y-yeah…
Mach speed without any assistance… I think now’s a good time to end this. It’s almost time to meet up anyway.
I agree. If I tried that, I’d probably die from shock.
Maybe we should try it then.
Oh come on! Quit it!
[Amusement Park, Event Hall]
…
Banjo, is something wrong? Is that bouquet for someone?
This bouquet is for someone who’s already dead… Kirakuni, we need to stop this event immediately.
We can’t. It’s about to start.
Chapter 7: The Mazinger Team Is In Danger!!
Thank you all for waiting. The Mazingers and Citizens Meet-and-Greet is about to begin. Right now, the Earth is facing an unprecedented crisis. We’re being targeted by many fearsome invaders. But there’s nothing to fear. That’s all thanks to these heroes of steel who protect the Earth!
Yay!
Let me introduce them. The Maiden of Steel, Diana A. Piloted by Sayaka Yumi!
The Goddess of Steel, Venus A. Controlled by none other than Jun Honoo!
Hi.
(Jun Honoo)
Everyone’s idol and the King of Laughter. This robot is controlled by the one and only Boss. His name is…
Boss Borot!
Ta-da! Thank you for waiting, all the children of the world. Boss Borot is finally here!
(Boss)
Don’t get too excited.
Boss, if you get too cocky and fall over, no one will notice.
(Sayaka Yumi)
And now they’re finally here! The robots of justice who will protect the world from the evil Mycenaean Empire. The Iron Castle who soars in the sky, Mazinger Z! And the Great Hero of the Sky, Great Mazinger!
And now for their pilots. The hero of Mazinger Z, Koji Kabuto!
Hey everyone! As long as we’re here, we won’t let those Mycenae punks do whatever they want!
(Koji Kabuto)
And the brains behind Great Mazinger, Tetsuya Tsurugi!
Wow, it’s the real thing!
What’s up with you, Tetsuya? Why don’t you say something instead of just waving?
I’m not good at this sort of thing.
(Tetsuya Tsurugi)
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Satisfied?
Not yet. I’d like to see a Photon Power Beam if possible.
Do you really think that’s going to happen here?
(Fufufu. All the players are here. It’s time for the main event… When everyone in this venue disappears and returns as our soldiers.)
Hey, what’s that!?
(Female Civilian)
What’s with all these civilians!? Now you’ll see what happens if you side with the Science Fortress Lab!
Combat Beasts!
There’s some Kikaijus too!
(TL Note: Kikaiju is the same as Mechanical Beasts or Mechabeasts. Combat Beasts is the same as Sentoju. I’m choosing to use the official terms from Mazinger Z Infinity and Great Mazinger’s official subtitles, but they are interchangeable.)
Great General of Darkness!
Oh great. Why are the Mycenae here now of all times!?
Boss, Sayaka, protect the civilians. Help them evacuate to the underground shelter.
Understood. Boss.
Leave it to me.
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There’s no way around it. Fiona, launch in the Excellence.
Can’t we just watch the Mazingers fight?
I’ll get angry.
…Sorry.
Okay Koji, let’s take down these Combat Beasts!
Yeah, let’s show them the power of Double Mazingers!
Go, Kikaijus and Combat Beasts! Since there’s civilians around, they won’t be able to move as they want!
Kyaaaaa!
Oh no, a girl!
Waaaaaaah!
Tetsuya!
I-I’m fine. Hurry up and get that girl.
Waaaaaaah. Hic, hic…
Come on, don’t cry now.
Tetsuya, it’s coming right at you!
Oh no, if I dodge this, not only will that girl die, but so will Kirakuni and Aiko!
Guh!
Tetsuya!
Ugh… Oh no. Great won’t move…
Hahaha. Good. Now finish him off with one more attack!
Dammit… I’ve come this far… I won’t lose yet…
You won’t!
Vice Commander!
We’ve saved the children. It’s okay now. Help is here!
Both battleships are used in this map. Also select 8 combatants. Banjo is a bit preoccupied to sortie. If you want to use Aestis, make sure they’re not in their 0G frame and keep them close to the Nadesico. They do not get EN every turn from the Freeden.
Are you alright, Mazingers?
Let’s drive them out of town.
Damn you humans. But it won’t matter anyway. Destroy them all!
That’s my line. Prepare yourself!
Got some new units first.
[Mazinger Z]
The Invincible Iron Castle is pretty good. Unlike in future games, there are no debuffs in this game so Mazinger Z lacks the niche he has in SRW D (this game came out first). Mazinger can tank hits like no one else can (besides probably Daitarn) and dish out damage in a variety of ranges.
[Great Mazinger]
It’s a good solid unit. Great even. It’s more offensively focused than Mazinger Z. The two Mazin Bros do have a few combo attacks with each other, but they’re not really worth using most of the time since it takes EN from both of them.
[Venus A]
Diana A is a healer much like the Methuss. It’s stronger in combat and has more bulk, but lacks the movement and mobility.
[Diana A]
Diana A is just like Venus A, but it cannot fly. It does sport slightly more defense. Realistically, your choice of healer(s) will come down to personal preferences.
[Boss Borot]
Boss Borot is a joke character that’s only really good at resupplying. If it dies, its repair cost is so miniscule that it doesn’t even matter. If you want to invest in and use Borot, you’re a stronger person than me.
Just as a note, despite being a resupply bot, Boss Borot cannot restore Dendoh’s EN. That won’t be possible for a few more chapters.
[Valkyrie]
It’s Vega on a motorcycle. Big Megazone vibes. She’s a great driver, so she probably won’t get hit by anything. But if she does, she’ll also probably die in one hit. The bike does come with hover movement, so you can move her over water. I like using the Valkyrie for the novelty of it, but it’s really not that bad. You won’t be able to use this unit while in space, by the way.
Another quick note, Great Mazinger and Venus A won’t join the squad after this map. And even though Great cannot move, he can still attack.
(This map is after a turn of moving. Sorry.)
The Mycenaeans are attacking from the north in waves of increasingly stronger enemies. They’re still no match for THE BOYS. Also Great Mazinger starts the map at 10hp so make sure you don’t forget to heal him. Rendezvous with Team Mazinger and either push north or camp out on the Amusement Park’s excellent terrain.
Unrelated, but this is the stage where Jamil gets his 20 kill requirement for his secret later in the game.
Don’t get too cocky just because you’ve crippled Great!
Hmph. Do you really think Mazinger Z can defeat me?
Tetsuya Tsurugi, this is the end for you!
Dammit, I’m not going to die here!
How dare you do that to Tetsuya!
Hmph. Loser.
Get in close to the Demonika and take him out. Mister Ankoku Daishogun here retreats at 30% HP (3900). Ginga knowing Valor helps get through his high defense along with any Support Attacks.
Ah hell. I was so close. Retreat!
When all of the Myceaneans are defeated…
We did it. Take that!
Is the audience alright?
They’re fine. I’ve already evacuated them into the shelter.
Fufu. The shelter was a trap the entire time.
W-what!?
You’re the host, aren’t you? What are you talking about?
Those Mycenae bastards completely ruined my jaw dropping act. I, Commander Edwin, have been humiliated. How dare they do that to me, the great magician Edwin!
What do you mean by Commander Edwin?
You’re a Meganoid?
But it won’t end like this. Behold the great magician Edwin’s magic!
Did he just become gigantic?
UOOOOOOO! My heart is burning up! You’re truly a villain!
Who are you calling a villain!? At my command, the shelter containing all those civilians will fly off to Mars. Please, give a round of applause when they return as Meganoids.
That’s not applause worthy. Your sense of humor is awful!
Okay now. 1, 2, 3!
…
W-what’s going on? Why aren’t the rockets igniting?
Edwin, the curtain has already fallen on your show! Also it wasn’t a great trick to begin with!
Banjo Haran, is this your doing!?
That’s right. Your magic lacks imagination and training!
I won’t forgive you for meddling in my act! What’s more, you’ve ruined my magic and my dreams.
I’m the one whose dreams were destroyed! You used to travel from town to town as a magician, selling your dreams to little kids.
H-how do you know that!?
I can’t ever forgive you for becoming a Meganoid… Plus you’ve been using your magic for evil. Have you lost your pride as a magician, Edwin!?
What would you know about that!? Where else could a wandering magician find work in the midst of this world of war other than with the Meganoids!?
Don’t make excuses!
For the sake of the world and its people, Daitarn 3 will smash the ambitions of the Meganoids. If you don’t fear the radiance of the Sun, then bring it on!!
Let’s have a go at it. Be grateful! It’s Showtime!
Now we fight some Meganoids. They’re just as strong as when we fought them on Mars. More annoying than anything else. If you can get Neo Getter-3 down into the water, there’s almost nothing they can do to it. The Amusement Park is great terrain and gives HP/EN regen, so the best strategy would be to make sure the Meganoids don’t occupy it. Morphing Daitarn into Dai-tank gives him enough defense and HP regen that he’ll be topped up every turn.
The only enemy that’s any sort of challenge is Edwin himself, since he’s a boss. There’s no set strategy to use against him, so save SP for defensive spirits or just tank his damage and heal up. His HP pool might seem intimidating, but it’ll go down before you know it. I don’t think he moves, so you can try whittling him down from the safety of the Amusement Park with your long range units. Thankfully, he doesn’t retreat.
When I was a kid, I loved watching your magic tricks… It was different from watching stuff on TV. I and all the other kids in town looked forward to your visits.
There’s no need to remember the past!
Wrong. You’ve shattered my dreams!
…That’s right, I remember it now… The boy who was always in the front row in the audience whenever I went to that town… So you’re…
Edwin, I will never forgive you!
And he meets a canon demise from a Sun Attack. Vega has the Fortune spirit which lets a chosen unit get double money gained on their next attack. Make sure to use that on whoever you want to kill Edwin.
H-how magnificent, Banjo…
Edwin, it’s curtains for your magic.
Both magic and combat are shows, Banjo. We need to make sure the audience enjoys it…
[Edwin explodes]
What a spectacular finish.
Edwin…
The map is over when all the Meganoids are defeated.
Ugh…
Tetsuya!
Tetsuya, pull yourself together!
Tetsuya, don’t die over something like this!
Hurry up and get him treated!
Kirakuni, take him to the medical room right away!
[Amusement Park, Hallway]
How’s Tetsuya?
He’ll live. He’s always been strong. His life isn’t in any danger. But he’ll need to stay in bed for a while.
Great Mazinger has also taken a lot of damage. We can replace the broken parts here, but the Photon Power Engine…
Raji, can’t you fix it?
Of course I can’t. The only thing I’m an expert in is the Time Flow Engine.
It can’t be helped then. Let’s bring Tetsuya and Great Mazinger back to the Science Fortress Lab.
Yes. Right now, his recovery is more important.
I’ll carry them both with Venus A.
I’m counting on you. I’ll let Dr. Kabuto know.
So Great Mazinger and Venus A’s joining will be postponed?
Yep. But what choice do we have?
At least until their injuries are healed.
It’s rough that they won’t be joining us for a bit, but we’ll manage.
Hey misters, do you know Great Mazinger?
Who are you?
Um, Great Mazinger saved my life. So I got this for him.
A bouquet?
…I see. I get it now. We’re good friends with ol’ Great, so we’ll give this to him!
Thank you.
These flowers look cheap. I bet she bought it with her allowance.
I envy you, Tetsuya. I’ve never received any thanks for my fighting.
We don’t fight to be thanked.
When it comes to me, I just want food.
The grudges that come from food are terrifying. I envy your food.
Zip it!
[Mycenaean Empire]
Dammit. We were so close!
Great General of Darkness. There’s no need to be so disheartened. The plan wasn’t a complete failure. In fact, we crippled Great Mazinger, didn’t we?
But I couldn’t finish him off.
That’s because they joined forces with other robots and created an organization called THE BOYS. In other words, the Mazingers alone cannot defeat us.
Y-yes, you’re right… But Emperor of Darkness, if the various forces on Earth were to join forces and oppose us, it’ll become more difficult for us to rule over humanity.
General, if they join forces, then we should do the same.
Join forces… You can’t be considering them!?
I am. General, send a message to the Dinosaur Empire and the aliens. We’ll use their power to attack THE BOYS.
Sir!
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
…
What’s wrong? You look down.
I’m just thinking about Tetsuya. Even Great Mazinger, reinforced with New Super Alloy Z, can be defeated. When compared to the Excellence…
Don’t jinx it. I don’t want to die in a different era than my own.
The Excellence’s true value is revealed by switching between different Frames depending on the situation. But right now we only have the Striker Frame, so… I don’t want you to die…
Mizuho…
The Excellence needs more than just the Striker.
(Think positive…)
[Alarm]
There you are. Get ready to depart right away.
Is it the Mycenae again?
There’s been a Gaizok sighting in Tokyo.
Gaizok!?