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I know this chapter is a bit confusing in its format. My apologies.
Last time, Kamille and Big Falcon were saved from their respective plots.
[GEAR HQ, Command Room]
Sorry for calling you here out of the blue.
Why us four?
I know it’s a bit of an unusual combination, but I want the four of you to go to Atmo Corporation in Yokosuka.
(TL Note: There’s valid arguments to be made to call this company Atmo or Atomo. As it’s not named in the TV show or any official works that I could find, I’ve decided to go with Atmo.)
What’s Atmo?
Atmo Corp is part of the Nergal Group. They’re focused on researching Boson Jumps.
Researching Boson Jumps?
Yes. We know the Jovians come to Earth using a kind of teleportation called Boson Jumps.
We don’t know if it’s teleportation or not, but it sure looks like it.
Atmo Corp just contacted us and said they want to talk to you.
What does Boson Jumping have to do with us?
We won’t know until we go there.
The Nadesico would be too conspicuous. Better we go in Daitarn.
Isn’t Daitarn pretty conspicuous too?
It’s for the best. It can carry all of you and be used in case of any enemy attacks.
The following scene is only if you took the Nadesico B Route at the start of the game. As such, Fiona will be the main character here.
[GEAR HQ, A Room]
I think Akito was summoned because he’s an A-Class Jumper.
No one knows that yet.
But why us?
They want to scout Raji, right? I’d imagine they’d want to incorporate the Time Flow Engine into the Aestis.
Nah, it can’t be that. Besides, they’re focused on Boson Jumps.
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I think they want Mizuho because of the technology involved in the Excellence
…But they’re focused on Boson Jumps.
…Guess we’ll find out when we’re there.
Now back to Raul.
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
…So no one knows why they were summoned?
I still have no idea why us.
I don’t know about you, Tenkawa, but I have a guess about Raul.
What’s your best guess?
It seems the higher-ups at Nergal are interested in your father’s thesis.
What thesis?
It was titled “The Potential of Time Machines with the Time Flow Engine”.
A time machine?
Yes. The Time Flow Engine that’s installed in the Excellence was originally developed to power a time machine.
Please drop it there. A time machine is purely fiction.
They probably don’t see it that way.
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Some scenes for the rest of the chapter have changed dialog depending on which route you took at the start of the game. Anything in quotes will be from the Nadesico B route or Fiona-only.
This next scene I’ll have two different versions. First with Raul/Ra Cailum and the second with Fiona/Nadesico B.
[Atmo Corp, A Room]
It’s been a while, Akito and Banjo.
Inez!?
Do you know her?
She was one of the refugees we rescued on Mars.
After returning from Mars, I became the lead Boson Jump researcher here.
So who summoned us here?
It was me.
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It’s been a while, everyone.
Inez!?
After returning from Mars, I became the lead Boson Jump researcher here.
So who summoned us here?
It was me.
Thank goodness. I feel better knowing that it’s someone I know.
[Atmo Corp, Lab]
You’re aware that Nergal is trying to understand Boson Jumps, right? This is where we’re researching Bio-Boson Jumping.
Bio-Boson Jumping?
…If we can send a manned weapon into the enemy’s base, it’ll change the tide of this war.
A manned weapon, huh… Aren’t unmanned weapons enough?
That’s right. It’ll be dangerous since you’d be Jumping right into the enemy’s arms.
Earth doesn’t have the technology to create unmanned weapons like the Jovians. We need a human to take command at the very least.
(The cutoff between route is right here)
Besides, the Jovian Federation has made Boson Jumps with manned weapons already. Some colonies have already been attacked.
So we can’t take it easy, huh?
Yes. We need to hurry. That’s why I need your help, Tenkawa
Why me?
According to our investigation, you’ve already performed Bio-Boson Jumps twice. First when the Martian City was attacked to Earth, and second when we escaped from Mars on the Nadesico.
That time with the Nadesico aside, why do you think I first got to Earth with a Boson Jump?
To talk about that, I first need to explain what Boson Jumps are.
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The Jovian Federation has already succeeded in Bio-Boson Jumps.
Oh right. Shiratori’s mobile weapon made a Boson Jump on Mars.
And we escaped Mars using a Boson Jump too. All thanks to Fiona’s advice.
That was…
Anyway, there’s something about the three people who chose back then. Plus the fact that we all woke up in the observation room after the Jump is proof of that. So I looked into any commonality between the three of us.
What did you find?
…Nothing yet. There’s too little data.
So that’s why you called me?
Inez is a researcher and Yurika is the Nadesico’s Captain. So you mean to test…
Of course. You just want to use me as a guinea pig! Screw you, Nergal! You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m leaving. I’ve still got to work as a chef and pilot for THE BOYS!
…I knew this would happen…
You backed down easily.
…I know it’s dangerous. You three look like you’re confused.
What’s the connection between us and Boson Jumps?
To talk about that, I first need to explain what Boson Jumps are.
[Atmo Corp, Nadesico What! And Why]
Super Robot Wars V - Naze Nani Nadesico
Everyone across the world, thank you for waiting. Welcome to “Nadesico What! and Why”. In this episode, I’ll be talking about Boson Jumps. I, Inez Fressange, will be in charge of explanations, commentary, and more.
What the hell?
Don’t worry about it. Let’s get started.
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It’s starting again…
We originally thought Boson Jumps were a kind of spatial travel, but that’s not actually the case. Whenever something Jumps, it’s first converted into Boson Particles. These particles are not constrained by the flow of time.
The flow of time…
Yes. The converted matter first goes into the past, gets reconverted into Boson Particles again, and then goes back to the same time where the Jump first happened. The result is movement to the same time, but to a different location.
I think I get it. The person who makes the Jump isn't aware of all that, so they feel like they’ve teleported.
This thing here is thought to be the catalyst for Jumps.
What a beautiful crystal.
This is a CC (Chulip Crystal). These crystals are made of the same material as Chulips.
This thing… My father once gave me one.
Yes. Your father gave you one of these. You used it to escape the attack on that Martian City. It’s believed that only those who can trigger a Jump can make a Bio-Boson Jump possible.
You mean me?
Yes…
Of course. You just want to use me as a guinea pig! Screw you, Nergal! You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m leaving. I’ve still got to work as a chef and pilot for THE BOYS!
…I knew this would happen…
You backed down easily.
…I know it’s dangerous…
[Atmo Corp, Lab]
Going back on topic, now that we know that Boson Jumps are a kind of time travel, your father’s thesis is being reevaluated. Nergal has its eye on the Excellence, which is currently fighting for THE BOYS.
So they want to use our data to help with Boson Jumps…
Yes.
…I refuse.
Me too. There’s no point in trying to convince me. I’m not going to cooperate.
Maybe that’s fine for you, but we still need to properly analyze Boson Jumping.
Is that your opinion as a scientist?
…An incomplete Boson Jump transports the Jumped object into a different time. You should know that. It was the same as when you were attacked in that Martian City and Jumped from Mars to Earth, right?
…I arrived on Earth several months before that attack. But how could you know that…
You haven’t figured it out yet? …Big Brother…
Eh? Ah… AH!
It was me.
No way… You’re Ai…
Who’s Ai?
The girl I couldn’t save when I Jumped from Mars to Earth. She got caught up in my Jump…
…So it seems. It was only a few months back for you, but it was 20 years for me… And I ended up on Mars too.
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The same Ai that he couldn’t save when Akito Jumped…
It was a few months for you, but since I didn’t have a CC… I arrived on Mars 20 years in the past.
20 years…
That’s to that, I’m now an old lady. But I’ve made my peace with that. I don’t really care anymore. But if things continue like this, there will be more people like us. That’s why we need to properly do this.
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[Jovian Battleship Kagurazuki, A Room]
Genpachi Akiyama and Saburota Takasugi, entering.
Hmm. We just found out Earth is moving towards putting Bio-Boson Jumps to practical use.
That’s really bad. If they could Jump freely…
Yes. Before that happens, we need to attack their headquarters.
I’ll get ready right away.
Leave it to me. I’ll defeat the evil Earthlings with my own hands!
(Saburota Takasugi)
[Spiral Castle, Command Room]
Now that Altair is gone, this is our chance.
My Lord, give me the order to attack.
There’s no way you can beat them. Let me attack.
No, I’ll be the one attacking!
No, I’ll be the one attacking!
[Explosions]
What’s going on!?
Ah shit. It’s Lagou again!
Again? Go after him right now!
Of course Lagou does his thing now that Altair’s gone.
Emergency call from a surveillance satellite! A flying object launched from a Galfa base on the Moon has entered the atmosphere.
Where is it going to land?
Yokosuka!
That’s where Akito is!
Oh no! Deploy THE BOYS!
Dang it. If you’re going to attack, come here instead!
[Atmo Corp, Lab]
[Alarm]
What is it this time?
It’s the enemy. Everyone, evacuate to a shelter immediately!!
THE BOYS are heading this way. I think it’s best if everyone could head to a shelter.
How’s Daitarn 3 looking?
It’s in perfect condition.
Great. I’ll hold off the enemy until THE BOYS arrive.
Chapter 18: There is No “Single Truth”
Oh, it’s that same being from when we fought the Dragonsaurus. Are there any other enemies?
Master Banjo, the Nadesico and Freeden will be arriving in about a minute.
Alright. I think I can wait until they get here before fighting.
GAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!
Just wait a turn.
You finally showed up.
What’s the damage situation?
Most of the civilians have already been evacuated to shelters.
Akito, are you okay?
Nadesico!
Akito! I’m glad you’re safe.
Hurry up and pick us up. I’m launching in the Excellence!
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Ginga, our Gear Commanders!
Yeah, it’s the same thing as when it showed up the other day too.
I think they want to fight it.
Alright. I’m counting you, Leo! Boar!
GWAAAAAAAAH!
Both the Data Weapons and the enemy are excited.
Are they afraid of the enemy? Is it afraid of the Data Weapons?
GUUUUUH!
Something’s wrong. Everyone, be careful!
(Both Unicorn and Leo are left with 10 HP left)
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…
This is bad! If they stay out, they’ll get killed!
This is…
What’s wrong, Leo? Leo!
What happened to them?
The hell!? A Data Weapon’s main body is pure electronic data. Even if they materialized, a normal attack shouldn’t…
Ginga, let’s call everyone back.
Yeah. Leo, Boar, return!
[All the Data Weapons retreat]
Dang it. How dare you do that to Leo. Prepare yourself!
More objects are descending from above.
We finally caught up with him.
What an annoying pet!
Galfa!?
THE BOYS and Dendoh? Unfortunately, we didn’t come here to fight you.
Once we recover Lagou, we’ll then focus on you.
Are you with Galfa?
Indeed. I am Giga Absolute, one of the three generals of the Spiral Castle.
Giga Gourmet, same title.
Giga Witter, same title.
We, the three generals, look forward to the day we properly clash.
GAAAAAAAH!
Shut up Lagou!
Farewell!!
Hey, wait!
Hold it! We need to defeat the remaining enemies first!
Raul and Akito are back.
What can I do… I guess I have to fight?
Excellence, standby OK… GO!
Deploy 11 pilots. The main character and Akito are force deploys in whatever frames they had during the intermission. Of course, Banjo and Dendoh are also force deploys.
No bosses at this time. Atmo’s HQ has some great terrain, so camp out on it. It’ll help out when phase 2 happens. Also Dendoh cannot use its Unicorn Drill or Leo Circle forms since those Data Weapons are injured. You’d likely be sticking with Dragon Flare anyway.
Once all Galfa are defeated, phase 2 happens.
The Galfa have been annihilated.
I don’t think we’re out of the woods yet.
What do you mean?
We’re developing an experimental Bio-Boson Jumping device that Nergal is still testing. If word of it got to the Jovians…
They’d panic for sure.
Even the Jovians know the usefulness of Bio-Boson Jumping. If they knew what we’re doing, they’d try to disrupt the experiment and destroy it… Speak of the devil!
A Jovian attack force!?
According to our intelligence, there’s a secret Earthling research lab here. Saburota, let’s destroy everything here!
Yeah. Let’s show them the Jovian spirit!
They’re targeting the Atmo Corp.
Don’t let near in the building. There’s important research facilities there!
We’re not Nergal’s bodyguards!
But it’s also our job to keep damage to a minimum.
Ah well. Let’s go!
Our new objective is to prevent any Jovian from entering the lab. That’s another reason why it’s good to camp out in the lab. Blast them as they get close. Since their victory condition is to occupy the lab, it’s a strategy to leave a square open at the back, which will cause them to move as close as possible and thus within blasting range. Just make sure they don’t actually get onto the lab.
Is that Saburota?
Just like Tsukiyomi, he’s another enemy in this era.
He’s just like Akito, but kinda different.
That’s right. He’s not trying to flirt with you.
Do you think you can take me? Bring it on!
Dammit, we’ve got no choice. Let’s go!!
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You’re not making things easy for me.
Both Genpachiro and Saburota won’t retreat at low HP, but when one dies the other will escape. Or you can try to take them both out with a MAP attack.
The map ends when all enemies are defeated.
They sure were tough.
Don’t let your guard down. They can Boson Jump.
They might launch an unexpected attack.
Heh. No matter what happens, I can take it!
There they are!
What? Only one of them?
How disappointing.
Let’s finish them off quickly.
Wait. Something’s wrong.
…There’s a powerful energy reaction coming from the enemy unit.
It’s going to blow!
B-blow!?
This isn’t good. It was programmed to self-destruct from the beginning.
Ain’t that one of those ol’ Kamikaze attacks?
It’s worse than that. It’s trying to Phase-Shift the entire surrounding space. I guarantee the entire town will be wiped out.
You’ve got to be kidding me. We have to destroy it now.
WAIT. IF IT EXPLODES, IT WILL CAUSE MASSIVE DAMAGE.
According to my calculations, that damage will be greater than if the Phase-Shift goes off.
Is there anything we can do?
…A Boson Jump!
Finally.
Hurry. Give me all the CCs!
What are you going to do?
He’s going to Boson Jump the enemy to another location!
Akito, do you fully understand what you’re trying to do? An incomplete Boson Jump will…
!?
I know. But this is something only I can do!
The CC are reacting. I knew it…
UWAAAAAAAAA!
This is bad. If he messes up, he’ll be sent into the past again!
To the past…!!
Akito. Akito! AKITOOOOOOOOOO!
Time Flow Engine, full throttle!
He did it…
You fool!
RAUL!!
No way… AKITOOOOOO!
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!
Got you!
…The Excellence!?
Can I only make a Leap when an enemy is involved!? …What’s this feeling? Am I being swept into the future? No, it’s more like I’m being pulled!
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Akito, there’s no need for you to Jump. You might die! …What’s this feeling? Am I being swept into the future? No, it’s more like I’m being pulled!
Where…?
Time Flow Engine, full throttle! Go back to his proper time!
W-where am I…
What happened!?
…The Excellence brought him back mid-Jump…
When are we… Wah!
[???, ???]
…Lalia…
Present.
…Despinis…
…Here.
…Tis…
Yo.
The mobile weapon called Excellence… The power source called the Time Flow Engine… I need data on them…
[Freeden, Deck]
Owwwww. That was awful.
Raul!
I’m sorry. I broke the Excellence…
Thank god… Raul, you’re back…
Mizuho…
That was reckless of you. What were you planning to do if you were sent further back in time?
But…
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Owwww. That was awful. I’m lucky I’m still alive.
Fiona!
Raji. I’m sorry. I think something went wrong with the engine…
!
[He slaps her]
Owwww! You don’t have to hit me.
You were too reckless! What were you planning to do if you were sent further back in time?
That’s right. Were you planning to leave us behind!?
…I’m sorry.
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I wouldn’t mind if you were just sent back in time. But if you got caught up in that Jovian mech’s self-destruct and die…
Raji… Were you worried about me?
Of course I was… How could I not?
…Thank you…
Raul, don’t forget. We have to go home together. Don’t go off on your own.
Okay… We’re all in this together.
…But first, we need to fix the Excellence…
[Nadesico, Bridge]
Akito, I’m so glad. Thank god…
Yurika, are you crying?
Because…
…Dummy. Don’t cry… Um…
…Yes?
…I’m home.
Akito! I love you!
[Atmo Corp, A Room]
I want to thank you. Thank you for saving this town and Akito.
No need to thank us. Just leave us alone.
I know how you feel, but if you don’t work with us, you’ll regret it.
Don’t bother. They’d rather not work with anyone.
…I get it now.
Huh?
…It seems our hypothesis is correct.
Yes, regarding the Excellence, the Time Flow Engine, and the gap in the development periods.
What do you mean by gap?
I’m talking about the development of the Time Flow Engine and the Excellence. To make both, you’d need a certain amount of money, time, and equipment.
But we couldn’t find any records anywhere.
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And you know things we don’t, like about how we escaped from Mars.
Our conclusion is thus… You three are people from the future who travelled to this time either by testing the Time Flow Engine, or by complete accident.
Considering your ages, I’d reckon you’re probably from five-ish years in the future.
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You’re wrong.
Wrong how?
A time machine is just a pipe dream. I’m glad you appreciate what it might be able to do, but you’re overestimating its abilities.
…Alright. We’ll just leave it at that for now.
[Freeden, Deck]
The Time Flow Engine has completely overheated. Once we get back to GEAR, we’ll replace it with the space Engine we have.
Thank god we had a space…
Can you repair the overheated one
Yes, but it’ll take some time.
I’m sorry I ruined your engine.
You did, but the data you brought back more than makes up for it.
Was it really that amazing?
I can’t say for sure yet, but getting back to our time might be easier than we thought.
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
I didn’t think they’d figure it out so soon.
Even if I thought someone was from the future, I wouldn’t ever be completely sure.
Inez has experience in time travel.
I’m not sure if I’d call what happened to her as time travel.
Sorry, but thank you for saving Akito earlier!
Don’t worry about it. You’ve been helping us all this time.
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Don’t worry about it. If I didn’t do anything, there’s no way we could have known where or when you’d come out.
You really saved me. I don’t want to die in the military before becoming a proper chef.
If you need help with anything, please let me know. I’ll do whatever I can to help.
…Don’t give up, no matter how hard things get from now on.
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There’s nothing at the moment… but don’t ever give up, no matter how hard things get from now on.
It’ll be fine as long as I’m with Akito.
W-wait a second. Why me?
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Then Akito…
What?
Make sure you protect her. You can’t let your guard down even after you get married.
W-what’s this about marriage!?
It’ll be okay. After all, Akito’s my prince!
The following scene is only if you’re Raul.
What’s going to happen to those two?
I don’t know. Even if I knew, there’s nothing we can do about it.
Right… Um…
Hmm?
Raul, do you like anyone?
N-no… Well… There is someone I’d like to ask out…
Eh? Who? Megumi? Reika? Surely not Ruri…
Not even a little bit! It’s someone closer to me. Someone I feel safe with..
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Mizuho…
What?
…When we get back to our own time… If you don’t mind… Would you…
Eh…?
Sorry for interrupting, but is it okay for us to materialize the Data Weapons here?
What’s wrong?
Didn’t you hear? There’s something wrong with Unicorn Drill and Leo Circle!
The following is Fiona’s version.
[GEAR HQ, A Room]
…I don’t know what’s going to happen to the two of them…
There’s nothing we can do about it anyway.
Right… Hey, is there anyone you like, Raji?
What? That came out of nowhere.
…Don’t you think it’s painful to be separated from someone you love?
…
Hey Raji…
What is it?
…When we get back to our own time… If you’d like… Would you…
[Phone rings]
Hold that thought… Yes, this is Raji… Yes. I’ll be right there.
What’s wrong?
Something seems to be wrong with Unicorn Drill and Leo Circle.
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
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Are you alright? Hang in there, Leo!
Unicorn…
What happened?
I don’t know. This is the first time I’ve seen anything like this.
Here. Eat this.
Hmm? Chie, what are you doing?
I wanted them to feel better. Unicorns are horses, right? I bought him some carrots.
I got some meat for Leo.
You dum-dums. Data Weapons don’t eat.
They can’t eat?
Data Weapons aren’t animals, so they don’t really eat.
Woof woof.
Hey, woah! This isn’t for you!
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They ain’t moving.
Was the damage from that Lagou thing really that bad?
Data Weapons are made of electronic data. It should be fine if they were hurt by normal attacks.
But they look like they’re suffering.
Yeah. You can even see the wounds on their bodies.
So it can directly hurt the data that they’re made of.
So that means…
It’s a living computer virus. And a very powerful one at that…