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Last time, all of the Data Weapons were accounted for. Now the Nadesico is making a pit stop at Voltes’ home base, Big Falcon.
[Big Falcon, Beach]
Two ramens, a yakisoba, and three curries please.
Got it. Fufufu. Business is booming.
This is fun and all, but why are we doing a beach cafe in front of Big Falcon?
Come on now. If you want to eat food by the sea, a beach cafe is the only place to be. Just shut up and work!
I’d like some ramen, a yakisoba, and some grilled corn.
Curry, oden, and shaved ice for me.
Coming right up!
Hey, can I get three bowls of ramen?
Another three bowls over here!
Got it! …Everyone sure is enjoying themselves.
Not everyone…
Oh, the ladies are here.
Thanks for waiting.
Hubba hubba. You all look amazing.
Hey, stop staring at me.
Hehehehe… You’ve got a nice body, sis.
You too, stop it!
Wow, Mizuho’s quite skinny under all those clothes.
By contrast, Fiona looks the same.
…Sorry.
Is something the matter? You seem depressed.
Raji, quit reading that Voltes stuff.
Yeah. Even though you’re in a swimsuit, you’ve only been looking at documents about electromagnets.
I see, I see.
Hey, don’t jump to conclusions!
Man, Raji’s so boring. This is the ocean, just go swimming.
…I’m fine…
C’mon man.
Don’t bother. He can’t swim.
This is a waste of time…
In that case… ORYAAAA!
Whoa, what’re you doing?
It’s been a while since I had to do something this drastic. And away you go!
What do you hope to accomplish by throwing him into the ocean!?
Gah! Geh!
Are you alright? I’m on my way!
Don’t approach a drowning person from the front!
Gah! Geh!
Hey, quit pushing me down!
Now she’s drowning too.
Just calm down! I’m coming!!
Haaa… Haaaa…
You’re okay now. Just rest. Uribatake, get us an umbrella.
You’re good at this.
I am a licensed lifeguard after all.
Good grief. You’re supposed to be professionals.
Sorry.
Don’t apologize. It’s all their fault.
Hey!.
Why blame me? Uribatake’s the one who threw him into the ocean.
You’re the one who brought up the topic.
Vega, you’re not changing your clothes?
I’m on duty.
But at least take off your mask. It’d be awful if you got a weird sunburn.
That’s none of your business.
…
Hey Hokuto, why are you staring at Eris’ swimsuit? Is she your type?
N-no. It’s just… Well…
It’s been a while since I’ve swam in the ocean. It’s nice to get out of the lab every so often. Hm? What’s wrong, Hokuto?
Oh, he’s--
Waaaaaah! It’s nothing!
…Weirdo.
It’s nice that those kids are having fun.
Hehehe. Hey ladies, need any help with applying sunscreen?
Why do I feel like I’m in danger?
That’s mean. What’s so dangerous about little ol’ me?
There’s the way you look, the way you move…
C’mooooooooon.
Just give it up, Boss. There’s not a woman alive who would let you put sunscreen on them.
Why don’t women see my charm?
Alright everyone, wrap it up. We have a meeting in two hours.
Got it.
…Why is the Captain working in a cafe?
Because Akito’s here.
[Big Falcon, Command Room]
Doctor Go, are you feeling any better?
I’m feeling great. Sorry for worrying you.
If only Dr. Hamaguchi was still alive. He would have been overjoyed.
I’m really sorry Dr. Sakonji, but I need to work on Voltes.
I know. We can catch up later. But first, I want to show you something.
Show me what?
It’s an upgrade plan for Voltes. I’m planning on adding a Super Electromagnetic launcher.
A Super Electromagnetic launcher…
By using it with the Tenkuuken, it’ll deal massive damage.
So Voltes will be even stronger?
I call it the Super Electromagnetic Ball. Combined, it’ll be the Super Electromagnetic Ball V-Slash.
Super Electromagnetic Ball V-Slash…
But we’re encountering problems with the energy output, so it’s not usable in actual combat yet.
Dr. Sakonji, please show me the plans!
We know more about Super Electromagnetism than you do. I don’t think it’s worth you looking at it.
Even so, I’m dying to see it.
Dr. Sakonji.
What?
Do you really think we can defeat the Boazans with that? They’re extremely powerful.
It’ll be fine. No matter how many Boazans come, we’ll blow them all away.
He’s right. There’s nothing to worry about.
I know how powerful the Boazans are. No matter how much Earth resists, they just can’t be stopped.
Doctor, what are you saying?
I’m with Misumaru on this one.
…
(Dad, what the hell?)
…
[Underground Castle, Command Room]
Lord Heinel, we’ve received a message from Kentaro Go.
What? He’s still alive?
What does it say?
Hmm… He’s trying to stop Voltes from working, so we should attack Big Falcon as soon as we can.
Apparently THE BOYS and the Nadesico are there right now.
Where did their other battleship go?
Um… Fort Severn.
Hey kid, your name is Lalia, right?
…Yes.
The Campbellians brought him to us. I don’t trust him.
…If you look into it, you’ll find the Mycenaeans are going to intercept the other group.
The Mycenaeans?
This is bad, Lord Heinel. If they kill half of THE BOYS, they’ll have the initiative!
I know. We’re the ones who proposed this contest to kill THE BOYS. Jangal, prepare to launch! Attack Big Falcon!
[Big Falcon, Hangar]
Okay, all that’s left is to do the final checks on Voltes.
Dr. Sakonji, where’s the Super EM launcher?
We’ve decided to not add it at the moment. The energy control system wasn’t working properly.
Tch. Shame.
Bro, you don’t need a power up as long as we’re here.
No, we can’t let our guard down. It’s around this time when the enemy starts deploying more powerful weapons.
Yeah. It’s a common trope.
…That’s strange.
What is?
There’s something weird about this section here, but it has nothing to do with anything energy related so I don’t know anything about it.
Dr. Go would probably know more.
Okay… Where is he anyway?
He just stepped out with his sons.
[Big Falcon, Beach]
Dad, you want to run that by us again?
Boys, let’s surrender to the Boazans together. We’ll live in peace on Planet Boazan.
Pops, what are you even suggesting!?
You want us to surrender to the invaders?
You don’t know Planet Boazan. It’s actually a very peaceful place.
So the reason why you were on Crow Island was…
I willingly cooperated with Lord Heinel. On Planet Boazan, I actually hold quite a powerful position. I want you to join me.
Dad, we’ve been risking our lives to protect Earth this entire time.
Yeah, how can you even consider this?
We could never do something like that!
…Why can’t you just do what I say?
D-Dad?
…Why are you pointing a gun at us?
Because you won’t come with me to Planet Boazan. You have one choice. Come with me or die!
Dad…
HAAAAH!
Woah!
Where do you think you’re going, Dr. Go?
Vice Commander Vega and the Shuffle Alliance. Why are--
You refused a proper medical examination and kept praising the Boazans. We got suspicious.
So I was keeping an eye on you.
Hahahaha. I should have known. However!
[Explosions]
W-what the hell!?
Big Falcon!
I planted a bomb on Voltes while we were repairing it, just in case. Now Voltes is nothing but scrap.
Why did you do that, Pops?
Wasn’t Voltes V born out of love for the Earth!?
Planet Boazan is far more beautiful and wonderful than Earth could ever be!
Hold it!
Dad, the Boazans must be mind controlling you!
[Big Falcon, Hangar]
Ugh. Is everyone alright?
I’m fine. That was a close one.
I can’t believe that was actually a bomb…
Ruri, damage report.
There’s some damage to Nadesico and other units, but not enough to cause any problems. Voltes V is a different story.
But if we quickly replace the destroyed parts…
[Alarm]
Oh no. The Boazans are approaching!
We’re fine here. You all go out there!
GEAR Route Chapter 17: The Scheming Father Targets Earth
Lord Heinel, there’s smoke coming out of Big Falcon.
Is this Kentaro Go’s doing? I never thought an Earthling would go this far. Jangal, don’t fall behind!
Sir!
Deploy 14 units. Voltes V is not selectable.
We’re here just in time!
What a dirty trick, mind controlling the Go sibling’s father!
Mind control? A proud Boazan would never stoop to something like that. Kentaro Go believes in Boazan with his entire being!
Liar!
Lord Heinel, their mechs are damaged. Now’s our chance! I’ll overload Big Falcon’s core and then escape.
Very well. Kentaro Go, I acknowledge your loyalty to Boazan.
Stop this, Dr. Go!
Commence the attack! Defeat THE BOYS and support Kentaro’s escape!
I won’t let you do that!
You won’t have your way!
The Boazans coming from the north and Big Falcon to the east. The best course of action is to rush to Big Falcon and its juicy terrain, then take on the Boazans as they move south. Also all mechs are slightly damaged.
At the start of turn 3…
…Okay. If I destroy this room, Big Falcon will be finished for good.
Stop it, Dad!
Kenichi, this is all your fault. If only you surrendered to the Boazans, then I wouldn’t have to do this.
I won’t let you!
Wait, Ippei!
[Gunshot]
Guh!
Dad!
You moron, why did you shoot!?
I had to. Besides, I didn’t hit anything vital.
…Ugh.
Pops, you’ll be fi-- AHHH!
What the heck!?
No way… Dad is…
A robot!?
Ugh… My generator is malfunctioning… I have to escape…
I won’t let you escape! Take my Koga-style shuriken! Ha!
[Shuriken noises]
Guh!
He got outside!
Ugh…
Lord Heinel, what’s that!?
Kentaro Go is…a robot!?
What’s going on here!?
I-I don’t know.
Gaaah!
So this is how Boazan does things.
Sending in a robot disguised as their father is just plain dirty!
They have no honor or soul!
Doctor, repairs to Voltes V are complete.
Okay, let’s go!
V TOGETHER! LET’S VOLT IN!!
Super Robot Wars R - The Song of Voltes V
Heinel, we will never forgive Boazan. Prepare yourself!
Come, Voltes V. Today we’ll finally settle things!
[Earthquake]
W-what the?
An earthquake?
No. A high-energy mass is rising from underground.
High-energy?
DOMOOOOOOOOOOON!
Master!?
Master Asia!
What the hell is that? Some sort of secret Earthling weapon!?
Why would the Devil Gundam be here of all places!?
Who knows anymore!? Ask Master Asia!
…It seems those monsters are hostile to THE BOYS.
Lord Heinel, what should we do?
I don’t care anymore. Just attack THE BOYS! Only attack those monsters if they attack you first!
Sir!
Dammit. Now we have to deal with the Devil Gundam along with the Boazans!
Oh hi Death Army. As always, just stick to Big Falcon and attack them when they get close.
Heniel, we will never forgive you! We will protect the Earth until we can meet our real father!
Hmph. I guess even Earthlings can have compassion for another.
Goddamn Boazans, how dare you use such a cowardly trick!
Aww, is the little Earthling angry?
Shut up!
Put a little more into it, bro.
Come at me, Voltes!
Master! Are you being controlled!? Or did you become the Devil Gundam’s pilot of your own free will!?
Domon… I… I… UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Both Heinel and Jangal’s Skullrooks retreat at 30% HP (5670). But you’re not going to just let them get away, are you?
Damn you THE BOYS. Don’t think you can keep winning. I’ll get my revenge!
To think I, Jangal, was caught off guard. Retreat!
Master Asia’s Devil Gundam is still a dodgy SOB. Make sure to use Aim/Focus to get a better chance to hit him. Thankfully, he doesn’t retreat.
GAAAAAAAAH!
[He explodes]
Master!
Is he dead again?
No. He escaped.
The map ends when all enemies are defeated.
[Underground Castle, Command Room]
Tell me what’s going on! Why was Kentaro Go a robot?
I’ve asked the homeland, but I haven’t heard back yet.
Does my own country not trust me!? Is it because I’m the son of a traitor?
Lord Heinel…
I hate this. We’re risking our lives to conquer Earth, and yet our own country…
Silence, Jangal! What you’re implying is an insult to His Majesty the Emperor!
R-Right. My mistake.
There’s only one thing we can do. We must rule Earth with our own hands in order to be recognized by Emperor Zambajil.
Yes sir!
[Big Falcon, Beach]
…This could be a big problem.
You gotta hand it to them, we don’t even have robots this human-like in our time.
I mean this is alien technology after all… You’re holding a shell to your ear. Why?
I’ve always wanted to try this. You know, when you put a shell to your ear, you can hear the ocean.
I do remember hearing something like that, yeah.
…Nothing. Maybe it’s because of the shape, or maybe it’s just an Earth myth…
No way. That story’s been around forever.
Another dud… Ow!
What’s wrong?
…This thing pinched my ear.
Oh, it’s a crab. They’ll pinch anything within reach.
…I hate the ocean.
Don’t be like that. I’ll help you.
What are they doing?
Heh. They both grew up in space, so they’ve never seen the ocean before.
Let’s just leave them alone.
[???, ???]
…Despinis… Despinis.
Lalia…
What happened? I was surprised when the Devil Gundam appeared out of nowhere.
Did something go wrong?
…What should I do? Master Asia…
What about Master Asia?
It seems like he wakes up sometimes…
But isn’t he…
If our master finds out about this… I’ll…
Why do you look so depressed? You both look depressed.
Tis…
Despinis, it’ll be fine. I’m sure we’ll be fine…
Yup. We’re all trying our best out there. Our master isn’t so cruel as to ignore our efforts.
…I hope so…
[GEAR HQ, Command Room]
I see, so Big Falcon has been damaged.
I’m sorry! If only I’d realized Dr. Go’s true identity sooner.
Why are you apologizing? You did nothing wrong.
But…
It’s the human way to trust others. That’s what makes being human so great. At least from my point of view.
I agree, Juzo. The Boazans are to blame for this.
Besides, we’re just as guilty since we couldn’t see through its disguise.
Stop saying that. Saying we’re guilty makes us look like criminals.
Exactly. Let’s wrap this sort of talk up.
Okay. Let me introduce everyone to Kamille Bidan, the man we rescued from Fort Severn.
I’m Kamille. Nice to meet you.
(Kamille Bidan)
He’s joining us as a pilot.
…You’ll be part of our forces. Different from under our protection.
Don’t worry about it. This is what I want.
As for your mech, I’d like to prepare you a Zeta Gundam, but…
Unfortunately, it’s in space with the AEUG right now. Please keep using the mechs we have here.
That’s fine. I managed to get a Super Gundam to aid in my escape.
Super! That sounds nice. I want to put Super in my robot’s name.
Ultra or Great would be cool too.
Maybe God or King?
Actually, we have mechs with those names already.
Anyway, I have some news for the Mazinger Team.
What is it?
We were attacked by the Mycenae at Fort Severn.
What?
What were they doing when we weren’t around?
It wasn’t just them. They had several Great Mazingers with them.
WHAT!?
I have proof. Before you all returned, I had Dr. Kabuto look at it and he said they were mass produced models.
Mass Produced Great Mazingers!?
But they should just be blueprints.
How did the Mycenae create Mass Produced Greats… Oh!
Oh yeah. Back then, they had Ikuta Shinichiro, then a Combat Beast, distract us.
So they used that distraction to infiltrate the lab and make copies of the MP Great blueprints.
That’s the natural conclusion.
Damn you, Great General of Darkness!
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
Huh? Hey Kid, the GX’s Satellite Cannon is missing.
Isn’t that it over there?
It is. Since when has the Satellite Cannon been removable?
Ever since it was destroyed during the Battle of Fort Severn. I’ve since made modifications.
Without my permission.
It’s your fault for destroying it, Gundam Boy. So I made it so it can be swapped between the old Satellite Cannon GX and the new multi-purpose GX Divider.
Hmmm. That gives me ideas for modifying the Aestis.
Oh no you don’t. The Aestivalises aren’t your personal property.
If you want to see the Voltes V episode about the fake dad, it’s episode 15.