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Last time, we discovered what Data Weapons crave. Fiona decided to stay behind to help them out.
[GEAR HQ, Research lab]
Are there any signs the enemy has located the Freeden?
Not at the moment.
If they could find the Freeden and go after them, it would make things easier for us.
How could you say that!
I’d feel sorry for them, but I kinda agree…
If the enemy focuses on the Freeden, it would give us the best chance to execute our plan.
Come on, isn’t that a bit much?
They’re not weak.
Those guys could easily fight back against any enemy. I believe they’d make it through no matter what.
You’re right.
Got it? I’ll go over it again.
Again? Come on…
Man up. We only have one shot at this.
Can’t we try again if this doesn’t work?
Apparently only two Meteo Cubes exist.
Exactly. The one we’re using for this plan is our only backup for our main power source.
So we only have one chance.
Getting back on track…
All we need to do is throw the capsule that has the Cube in it at the same time we send the signal.
So you were listening. At that time, the cube inside the capsule will go berserk.
Won’t it explode?
Nope, but it will emit an extremely bright light.
And the energy that emits that light is the bait?
Yes. Every Data Weapon will be drawn to it and come out of hiding.
Got it.
All we can do is pray that no one gets in our way.
[Jovian Battleship Kagurazuki, A Room]
Tsukumo, what’s wrong with you? You’ve been acting strangely lately.
W-what makes you say that?
I don’t sense any passion from you… Have you lost your hot bloodedness!?
Not at all!
No, you were like this when we attacked that Neo Zeon colony the other day. I couldn’t feel your burning spirit. You’ve been like this ever since you escaped the enemy battleship on the Moon. What happened inside the Nadesico?
Nothi-- Ah!
What’s this? …Ah ha! A photo of an Earth woman!
M-Minato has nothing to do with anything!
You cur… Were you seduced by an Earth woman!?
I wasn’t! …At least I think I wasn’t… But maybe I was…?
Which is it?
I wasn’t!
…Let’s find out for sure.
W-what are you planning?
We’ll attack the Nadesico and sink it.
What!
Why are you so surprised? To defeat the evil Earthlings, we can’t hesitate!
Y-you’re right, but…
[GEAR HQ, A Room]
Haaaaaaaa… I wonder how Shiratori’s doing…
[GEAR HQ, Command Rom]
The groundwork for the experiment is complete. All that’s left is to actually do it.
We’ll conduct the experiment on Mikazuki Island. It’s about 300 km south of Hoshimicho.
It’s a deserted island, so there’s nothing to fear.
Won’t we need to worry about an enemy base like Crow Island?
Not at all. We’ve conducted a thorough investigation.
Mobile Battleship Nadesico will now depart and carry out the Operation Data Weapon Capture!
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
Don’t just watch. I need both of you to help me out.
The Nadesico will take accurate readings. There’s no need to attach more cameras to the Excellence.
The more data we have, the better. Besides, I want some data for myself.
It would be better to just leave everything to Omoikane.
I agree. Just leave it to them. Raji, I know you’re excited about this new energy, but consider our situation.
I know. I’m still doing my research. But I can’t afford to miss anything.
I used to be a researcher so I can appreciate your curiosity, but…
I just want to leave behind our own video recordings. I won’t do anything crazy like with the Super EM robots.
You’re so stubborn.
[Hoshimicho, City]
I can’t find another Data Weapon…
Where did they go?
Where did they go?
I’m hungry and tired.
Yeah, I need to rest too.
…Hmm, what’s that?
The Nadesico!
Maybe they found another Data Weapon?
If I recall correctly, Bull Horn appeared when they were fighting.
I remember that too!
Let’s go after them!
[Spiral Castle, Command Room]
You’re saying THE BOYS have begun to move?
Yes, my lord.
When Bull Horn appeared, Altair didn’t believe us and thus didn’t deploy.
And you know what happened because of that. Even though it was there, it slipped through our fingers.
Fine. I guess I was a bit peeved. I’ll trust you this time.
How’s Lagou doing?
Sir, he’s consumed 400 bodies and is now sleeping like a baby.
Perfect. Now I can focus on Dendoh and the Data Weapons.
[Nadesico, Bridge]
Any enemies?
No.
Current time is 11:30 AM.
We’ll begin the operation at 12:15 PM.
I’ll start the tracking program.
I’ll help.
Dendoh, prepare to launch.
All units besides Dendoh, please stand by in case any enemies appear.
Roger that.
Even if enemies appear, I won’t let them get close to Dendoh or any Data Weapons.
It’d be best if no one shows up.
No, they’ll definitely appear. If nothing else but to make this story more exciting!
You idiot! We don’t want the enemy to show up just to cure our boredom!
So the remaining Data Weapons are Dragon Flare, Gatling Boar, and Bull Horn.
What’re you doing?
Thinking about how I’d manage four Data Weapons.
Slow down, little man. You’re trying to do everything by yourself.
I’m gonna try to Save all three too.
What!? Not if I get them first!
Quit bickering. Worst case, Ogre will show up and steal all of them itself.
We’re here to stop that from happening.
Exactly.
I forgot to mention that when the Data Weapons will get summoned, they’ll also leave your Gear Commanders.
So Unicorn Drill and Leo Circle will also go there?
Yes. You’ll have to Save them again. Though it’ll be easy since you already have contracts with them.
Seriously? Leo, please don’t leave me.
…
You too, Unicorn.
…
How’s the tracking program going?
So far so good. The Data Weapons are chasing the program right now.
If we use the Meteo Cube now, they’ll be here for sure.
Seven minutes left.
If we mess up now, the Data Weapons will become resistant to the tracking program.
We have to do this right.
…W-what’s that?
[Nadesico, Deck]
Hmmm… The time particles seem to be agitated…
[Alarm]
The enemy!?
They’re here!
GEAR Route Chapter 16: Showdown! Dendoh vs Ogre
What? They’re not Galfa!
It’s the Jovian Alliance!
(Is Shiratori there?)
I’ve found you, Nadesico. Tsukumo, now’s the time to defeat those detestable Earthlings!
R-right.
(Minato…)
Five minutes left until activation.
It’s too late to cancel the operation now. Launch all units! Hold out for five minutes!
Hokuto, let’s go!
Oh no you don’t. You guys will wait until it’s activation time.
Aww man.
It’s fine. We’re more than enough for these guys. Right?
Yeah. You just wait for the actual operation to start.
Deploy 14 units. Can’t bring out Dendoh though.
So the Data Weapon operation starts in five turns. At that time, the plot continues, but you’ll still have to beat the Jovians. To avoid fighting on two fronts, take down these enemies. It’s easier than you’d think, even if you stay in the forest for the most part.
You get reminded about the time after a few turns.
Three minutes left until activation…
Two minutes left until activation…
One minute left until activation…
The named Jovians won’t retreat at low HP thankfully. Just be mindful of their barriers and hit them with your hardest attacks.
I’ve been defeated! But at least Minato’s ship is safe…
Tsukumo! …I knew it, he’s lusting after an Earth woman!
Damn you, evil Earthlings! Justice will always prevail in the end! Don’t forget that!
Either on Turn 5 or when all enemies are defeated, the plot continues.
The Jovians have been wiped out.
Good. They managed somehow.
Shiratori…
Now we just need to wait for the activation.
30 seconds left until activation. Launch Dendoh!
…! Enemies are rapidly descending from above!
Oh no!
Found you, Dendoh. What are you scheming?
Ogre!
This is the worst possible timing…
Fiona, don’t forget the cameras!
Yes yes, I know. They’re rolling.
Activating in 10, 9, 8…
W-what are we going to do?
We’ll just go for it!
3, 2. 1…
Activate!
Gooooooooooo!
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Yes! Success!!
The Data Weapons!
They’re all here!
…
…
…
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(Gatling Boar)
…
(Dragon Flare)
…
Amazing…
What a sight…
What are you gawking at? Save them now!
This isn’t the time to be zoning out!
Right! File Save, Unicorn Drill!
Welcome home.
Let’s go. File Save, Leo Circle!
Welcome back, Leo.
What’s going on? File Save, Viper Whip!
All the Data Weapons are here… What trickery is this? But now’s my chance!
We won’t let you!
Quickly, save the other Data Weapons!
…
My Gear Commander!?
What!? Dragon Flare chose you?
File Save, Dragon Flare!
…
Boar, you really want me? File Save, Gatling Boar!
Nice job, Dendoh pilots. However!
Ginga, there’s still Bull Horn!
I won’t let you! File Save, Bull Horn!
File Save, Bull Horn!
File Save, Bull Horn!
…
All three of them are going after it at the same time!?
Who will Bull Horn choose…
Ahh!
Bull Horn!
Hahahahahaha. What a fun little game, but it looks like Bull Horn chose me!
Oh no…
Let’s go, Dendoh! I’ll defeat you and take the other four Data Weapons!
We won’t let you!
That’s right. We have more of them than you!
Bull Drive, Install!
Dendoh, let’s fight!
Firstly, Dendoh’s got two new forms!
[Dendoh Dragon Flare and Gatling Boar]
Both of these weapons give Dendoh more mid-long ranged options, but Flare’s is a post move and is more energy efficient. Boar’s a bit more powerful but uses up more EN and isn’t post move. Until Dendoh’s proper mid-game upgrade, Dragon Flare is probably your best option besides using Unicorn Drill’s Firewall for tanking since it seems to give the most armor.
Stick to the forest and hit them as they come to you. This is the best place to try out Dendoh’s new forms, but good ol’ Artillery Aestis will end up doing a lot of work.
Dendoh, our battles were short yet enjoyable. But it all ends today!
Don’t be so selfish!
You came here and attacked our planet. I’ll never forgive you!
Altair!
Why did you call my name?
My name is Vega… But it’s a meaningless name. Just like your own, Altair.
Vega… Vega… Why? Why do I remember this name…
In order to repent, I will defeat you!
Who? Who are you!?
Here’s Ogre Bull Horn. It doesn’t give him any special properties.
Altair doesn’t retreat at low HP this time. I believe Bull Horn slightly increases his defense, but it really doesn’t matter. Just take him out.
Y-you did it. THE BOYS…
Ya know, Emperor Galfa told me to not let you die.
His Majesty…
It’s the same mech from the other day!
Guess I’ll introduce myself. You can call me Tis.
Tis?
Are you from Galfa too?
I’m not Galfa. I guess you can think of me as their ally of sorts.
Why are you working with Galfa?
Sorry, I didn’t come here to chat. See ya!
The map ends when all enemies are defeated.
[Galfa Homeworld]
Ugh…
You’ll only die when your repressed memories return… Until then, I can’t let you die. Altair… Forget everything, Altair. You are the captain of my royal guard. And also…
(Emperor Galfa)
[Spiral Castle, Command Room]
I see. So Altair returned to the homeworld.
Yup. He was seriously injured, so I think it’ll be a while until he returns.
My lord, this is our chance.
Now we can take down Dendoh with our own hands.
But Dendoh currently has four Data Weapons.
Like that matters.
That’s right. If you give up before you even try, you’ll never win.
[Nadesico, Bridge]
Good job everyone.
It’s a shame we didn’t get every Data Weapon.
Yeah. Dang it, why did Bull Horn go to Altair?
Now that you mention it, it was mentioned that each Data Weapon required a certain something to form a contract.
Yup. They only make a contract with someone who has the specific thing in their heart that they desire.
I recall Viper Whip was confidence and Leo Circle was courage.
Yes. Altair and Ginga each had that, so they were able to make the contract.
So what about the other Data Weapons?
Unicorn Drill is trust.
Yeah. I remember Hokuto and I fighting over Unicorn Drill…
So Hokuto had a stronger sense of trust.
What? So you’re saying I don’t trust others as much as Hokuto?
Gatling Boar is creation. So Ginga has a stronger ability to create something.
I don’t get it.
What about Dragon Flare?
Love.
Love? Love… Love… That’s super embarrassing, Hokuto.
Mmm…
It’s fine. What’s so strange about love?
Yeah. It’s a wonderful thing.
So what about Bull Horn?
That one wants wisdom.
So in order words, compared to Altair, you lack wisdom and confidence.
Dang it. This is so frustrating. We were the ones who came up with this capture plan.
I was the one who did all the work. You didn’t do anything.
Then why didn’t you have us help you?
You’re asking for too much.
[Nadesico, Deck]
Ahhh!
What’s wrong?
There’s barely anything here!
Don’t blame me. There’s no way I can focus on recording a video in the middle of battle.
Not that. The recording device itself is shot.
…It must have been hit by enemy debris.
Aw man…
Just give up. Humans need to know when to give up.
[Jovian Battleship Kagurazuki, A Room]
Tsukumo, I trusted you! You’ve been seduced by an Earth woman!
Genichiro…
The only woman we were sworn to love is Nanako, the heroine of Gekiganger 3! Remember her smile, her words of encouragement, how much she saved us!
Genichiro, you should realize it too. She’s a wonderful woman, but…
But what?
Her smile, her words, her home-cooked meals, none of them were for us!
!
All of those were for Gekiganger 3’s pilots. She doesn’t even know we exist.
You fool!
[Punch]
Guh!
Tsukumo, is that all your love is? Just because she doesn’t know you exist, you think that’s reason enough to move on to another woman!?
Moving on… Are you saying that I’m attracted to Minato because I’ve moved on?
Come, Tsukumo! I’ll show you true hot-bloodedness with a fist fight in front of the setting sun!
UWAAAAAAA!
[Punching]
AAAAAAHHHHHHH!
[More punching]
What the hell are you idiots doing?
Lieutenant General Kusakabe, those two are clashing their youths against each other.
(Genpachiro Akiyama)
[Nadesico, Bridge]
Is something wrong with Voltes V?
Yeah. Dr. Go says that some parts around the crown coil are deteriorating.
Do we have any spare parts?
If we did, we would have replaced them already.
Makes sense.
We are close to Big Falcon right now.
In that case, let’s make a pit stop there on our way back to GEAR HQ.
Yay. Big Falcon is right on the ocean.
We’re not stopping to play.
That’s fine. Domon, you want to see me in a swimsuit, right?
Not really…
What’s with that response!
I for one am looking forward to all the swimsuits.
You’re not invited!
(Big Falcon…)
[Jovian Battleship Kagurazuki, A Room]
Haaah… Haaah…
Haah… Haaah…
Wonderful. This is youth. This is passion. A new bond has formed between those two.
…Well, Tsukumo?
Genichiro… I’m going to rewatch Gekiganger 3. I’ll be sure to make note of how wonderful Nanako is…
Do you understand now, Tsukumo? There’s no woman in the universe more wonderful than her.
(...But…even after rewatching every episode, if my feelings for Minato are stronger…I…)