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Last time, we freed Hokuto from his Galfa brainwashing.
This scene is Fiona only.
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
The Eternal Frame is pretty much done.
Yeah. It just needs the finishing touches.
By the way, why is it called Eternal?
Actually it was Raji’s idea. He said it would be the perfect name for a frame that embodies the infinite Time Flow energy.
So that’s why. Heh. Typical Raji.
Oh, but please keep that a secret. He’s embarrassed.
Nah. Gonna tease him later.
Fiona!
This scene is Raul only.
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
The Lightning Frame is pretty much done.
Yeah. It just needs the finishing touches.
By the way, why is it called Lightning?
Please don’t laugh. It’s embarrassing, but I tried to imagine a momentary flash of light in the flow of time. I mean isn’t time just an accumulation of small moments? That’s why I want to cherish the present while we’re still alive. I wanted to create a Frame that would protect today for a better tomorrow.
It’s a fine name.
You really think so?
Yes.
[GEAR HQ, Command Room]
Dang, Galfa’s pretty persistent.
Even though they lost the Spiral Castle, they keep coming.
Do they really want Dendoh and the Data Weapons that badly?
Don’t forget we have Ogre too.
Whoever obtains all the sacred electron beasts will become King of the universe…
What’s that?
It’s a legend passed down in our homeworld, Arctus. Emperor Galfa is a believer. That’s why he’s after the Data Weapons.
Whoever obtains all the Data Weapons becomes King of Everything… I guess?
That’s just some dumb ol’ legend.
Yes, it is just a legend. But the issue is that Emperor Galfa actually thinks it’s real.
How many planets have they destroyed because of that…
How annoying. First of all, if it is real, then Ginga and Hokuto would be Kings of the universe already.
No. They still don’t have all the Data Weapons yet.
Huh? We have all six.
Maybe one person needs to hold all six?
In that case, then I would have been king… The truth is there are actually seven Data Weapons.
…So not just six.
So there’s a seventh one after all.
Do you know something?
I wasn’t sure, but there were some irregularities with the six. If there were seven, then it would answer a lot of questions.
Isn’t Kiba the seventh?
It’s not. It’s safe to say that no one knows anything about the true identity of the seventh.
When we were gathering the Data Weapons with the Meteo Cube, a seventh beast never showed up.
The seventh has to be special. Somehow it’s different from the others.
I’m back, baby. Wow, what’s up with everyone today?
How’d it go?
I checked out the place Hokuto remembered, but whoever was there is long gone.
Figured. Of course they’d move when we could know where they are.
…
What’s wrong?
…I believed Subaru was a Galfa, but we were playing around like normal people.
Makes sense. Subaru was another human prepared by Galfa to pilot a GEAR.
So like us, he’s implanted with different memories?
Not quite. Subaru was abducted as a baby. He never had any memories of other humans.
Where’d they abduct a baby from? I guess from another human planet?
Probably… I was never told the details.
…
By the way, what happened to Captain Bright in space?
There’s insane radio interference, so we can’t get in contact.
Enough time’s passed and we haven’t heard of the Laser firing, so I guess they were successful.
Bright’s really reliable.
Unrelated, but I have a question for you, Altair.
What is it?
When swapping memories, is it possible to view the previous memories?
I don’t know.
…If that’s possible, then they could have found our base’s location in Hokuto’s memories.
…Fuck!
[Explosions]
[Alarm]
Emergency! We have an intruder!
It’s Zero. He’s coming!
Hah!
[GEAR HQ, Hallway]
…I’d have thought their HQ would have a better defense system…
[Explosion]
Now, let’s go find the thing.
…Okay.
[GEAR HQ, Command Room]
I knew it… He’s looking to crush GEAR in one fell swoop.
Start evacuation of all personnel except for class-A employees! Intercept him!
Oh no! Our defense systems have been breached!
Dammit all!
[GEAR HQ, Hallway]
It seems Lalia and Tis have their own objective, so I’ll just do what I came here to do. Hmm!
[Explosion]
…What are you doing, you former Galfa?
Zero!!
You won’t get past us!
Oh dear, you’re all the same. The ghosts of Arctus… It’s a shame but I didn’t come here to deal with you.
Time for you to disappear, Zero!
It’s a waste of time to face me, Altair.
I wonder. Maybe today I’ll best you.
I told you. I don’t have time to deal with you.
[Explosions]
Gah!
Ugh!
You’ve really made me go through all this trouble!
[Explosion]
Hold it! I’m your opponent now!
I see… Another ghost is here.
It’s because of people like you that I can’t die in peace! Let’s go!
You’re only a human… Gah!
[Explosion]
Don’t underestimate humans!
…I see. It was rude of me to treat you like a human.
[Explosions]
Don’t underestimate the strength of human emotions, Zero!
No matter how strong your feelings are, humans themselves are fragile.
A mere machine lifeform like you can’t understand the strength of humanity! Take this! Juuniou Houpai Daishahei!
Uwaaa!
[Explosion]
What’s Zero aiming for? Just destroying the base? No, that’s not it… It has to be that!
[GEAR HQ, Command Room]
This is really bad. The damage will only get worse!
They’re not thinking about where they’re fighting!
Of course not… That’s not an opponent they can beat by being careful.
Chief! A large number of enemies are approaching!!
What!? Deploy THE BOYS! Hurry and intercept them!!
Dang it. Why are they coming at a time like this!?
They’re coming because this is happening.
[GEAR HQ, Hangar]
[Explosion]
…It’s getting dangerous here too.
Wouldn’t it be better to evacuate important documents?
Documents are fine, but what’s more important is the spare Time Flow Engine.
Should we put a Frame on it? For simple movements, we can remote control it.
Found ya!
W-who’re you!?
You may not know my face, but you know my name. ‘Tis Tis.
Tis!? Why are you here?
Sorry for this!
[Explosion]
[GEAR HQ, Hallway]
Is that it? What a dull last resort… Here we go…
Not another step!
Stop it! I won’t let you take it!
You’re really making me exert myself…
Of course this would be your target…
It’s the same as it was back then, Princess Vega. This ship protected you and allowed you to escape… That’s the root of all our troubles.
A spaceship… I won’t let you lay a finger on it!
GEAR Route Chapter 30: GEAR Destroyed!
Let’s go, Hokuto! Dendoh, launch!!
Ogre, scramble!!
Select 12 units to deploy. Forced deploys are Dendoh and Ogre. You cannot deploy Vega or Master Asia at the moment.
You’ve essentially got two choices for this stage. You can either camp out on top of the Amusement Park, which will make the first half a breeze and the second a little harder, or you can start moving north for the opposite effect.
Boss dialog time!
Get out of the way, Dendoh! You’re not the one I want to deal with right now!
You punk! You don’t get to mess with Hokuto’s head and then say whatever you want!
Hokuto!
Subaru!? Why are you here?
It doesn’t matter. You’re my enemy, aren’t you? You’re really my enemy!?
Subaru!
[And after the combat]
You’re my enemy… You’re really going to get in my way. DAMMIIIIIIIIIT!
That’s true as things are now, but I still can’t fight you… I don’t want to fight you! Why are you with Galfa, Subaru… You’re a human too. Why are you with the same guys who’re trying to destroy humanity!?
I’m the son of Emperor Galfa. It’s Galfa’s mission to destroy you evil humans!
Why are humans evil? The Galfa are far worse, having attacked us from out of nowhere. Answer me!
Silence!
I knew it. Everyone is going to attack us… Okay…
This is Subaru’s mech, the Legacy (seen in episode 32). So as a change of pace, the plot continues if either Subaru is defeated or hits his escape threshold of 30% HP (2700). Or you can convince him with Hokuto after the two of them clash. I opted to do the latter for story reasons, but you do miss out on the exp and money.
We can talk. We can play together. But why do we have to fight like this!?
Hokuto…
It’s time to stop, Lord Subaru.
Zero!?
You’ve had enough, haven’t you? Defeat Ogre like you said you would.
Dammit. What’s going on!? Zero, what’re you doing!? It’s moving on its own!
Your mech will self-destruct after grabbing onto Ogre. Even someone like you can defeat him like this.
Zero… Why are you doing this?
Since it’s you, your life will be sacrificed to fulfill your mission. His Majesty will surely praise you for that.
ZERO!
Ogre and its pilots are meaningless if we can’t use them.
Subaru, what’s wrong? Subaru?
Hokuto, run! This thing is a bomb…that’s meant to defeat Ogre… I’m Galfa’s…
Subaru, jump! I’ll catch you! Hurry!
But I’m your…
We’re friends! So jump! Hurry! Jump, SUBARUUU!!
!
Ugh…
Subaru…
What the hell are they doing?
How horrible! They’re treating Subaru like a disposable tool!
quote:
This is if you defeated Subaru.
Uwaaa. Zero!!
…You were useless to the very end…
Zero…
You couldn’t even destroy Ogre with your life. So this is what humans can do.
No! I’m Emperor Galfa’s--
You’re just a human playing the role of his son.
Zero… No…
Goodbye, Lord Subaru.
Subaru!
Ugh… I’m…
Subaru…
The HQ!
Raji! Mizuho!
We, the Galfa, have no intention of repeating the same mistakes.
Oh no! Evacuate all personnel and Meteo. Abandon GEAR HQ!
The HQ!
…GEAR HQ has been destroyed…
DAMMIT!
We got what we wanted, so let’s skedaddle.
What would that be?
Oh yea. So I’ve got here the spare Time Flow Engine you were researching… And these two.
…
…
Raji! Mizuho!
So sorry, but Lord Duminas needs them, so that’s that.
Tis, please leave some of your pawns behind.
(Zero’s true form)
Of course. I’m always prepared. Come out, Devil Gundam!!
Come out, Machine Beasts!
See ya!
Wait, Tis! Take me with you!
Wait! I won’t let you take them!
THE BOYS, now we’ll settle things. Forever.
HOLD IT!
I haven’t settled things with you yet!
[Master Asia gains 30 will and uses Valor]
You're just a mere human…
Well shit. Take out these stragglers. If you have Master Asia, he spawns all the way up north above the new enemies. But, surprisingly or not, he can solo those Galfa and Grand Master Gundams himself. That’s if you’ve given him some upgrades though.
Here’s Zero. He’s a tough one, sporting a long ranged attack, HP regen, 40k HP, and a bunshin at 120+ will. Try to use Daunt to keep him below 120 or rely on Aim to get around it. He doesn’t retreat at low HP here.
More boss dialogs.
How dare you attack HQ!
Dendoh… Perfect timing. I’ll destroy you here!
You hurt Subaru!
Subaru is supposed to be your enemy… Well, that’s what humans are like.
What are you planning!? What business do you have with those two and the Time Flow Engine?
If you wanna know, ask Duminas…if you can!
You’ve been hanging out with Galfa and Duminas for a while now!
Hohohoho. Duminas aside, Galfa and I have the same goal of wiping out humanity.
Butcher of course retreats at 30% HP (6900).
Very impressive. I think I’ll retreat now.
Damn you humans!
The map ends when all enemies are defeated.
[Y-Nadesico, Bridge]
We defeated the enemy, but…
…The HQ…
Damn those Galfa bastards!
[Earthquake]
W-what?
An earthquake?
…No. A huge object is rising out from underground.
What’s going on!?
W-what the hell is that?
Another enemy?
Or is it a secret weapon?
Is that…a spaceship!?
That it is. This is the spaceship “Meteo”.
(He’s on the phone)
Wasn’t Meteo the name of the HQ’s main computer?
From the start, the HQ was built into this spaceship.
[Meteo, Command Room]
Wow, it’s just like the HQ’s command room.
The HQ’s room was modeled after this one.
The basic OS is the same, so you should be able to use it right away.
Mom, this is what you came to Earth in? All by yourself?
Yes, along with Dendoh. Meteo was a ship built to protect us.
As long as GEAR exists, Meteo would never have returned to the ship. So the only time this ship would be reactivated…
…Would be to act as our final bastion.
Meteo, what’s the ship's status?
There’s an issue in the fire control system and the automatic navigation system.
(Meteo)
We can barely get off the ground right now.
Amazing! Meteo’s radar range is insanely wide! It can even cover the Moon’s orbit!
We’d like to sign an exclusive contract with you.
Why didn’t we use this from the start?
There’s issues with the Meteo Cube, but it’s also dangerous to rely too much on a system that’s beyond our understanding.
If we had a recon satellite, that would be very helpful.
It looks like the Nahel Argama is heading for the Moon.
Why the Moon?
Probably for supplies or pursuing someone. I don’t want to consider it, but they also might be in a retreat.
Huh… Commander, it’s the Bandok!
What!? Is it still somewhere nearby?
No, it’s far away. But it’s moving strangely.
You’re right. It’s abnormally slow.
Do they have engine troubles?
Chief, let’s go after them right now! We can finish off the Gaizok!
But we only just lost our base.
Meteo can’t move yet.
That’s why we need to go! They’ll never expect us to go after them after having lost our base.
Yea. It’s common sense to exploit an enemy’s weakness.
…
Chief!
Okay. As soon as everyone’s been resupplied, go pursue the Gaizok with the Y-Nadesico!
[Meteo, Hangar]
How could they…
This is bad. The new Excellence frame is in ruins.
Even if we try to repair it, I don’t even know where to begin without Mizuho’s help…
What are we going to do… I can’t make a Frame… And the Time Flow Engine…
You gotta do what you can, right?
Eh?
There has to be something you can do without them.
Something I can do… But I…
Pull yourself together! If you think you can’t do it, then you really won’t be able to do anything.
Exactly! You protected us when we were hit by Viper Whip.
And it’s the same with the Jovan’s self-destruct machine. Don’t worry. You can do anything.
“Strength comes from the heart!” That’s what my mom told me.
One who lacks a heart has no power… If you want the power to help them, you have to have the heart to do it.
Everyone… I need to think about what I can do…
[Meteo, Command Room]
How’s Subaru holding up?
He’s fine. We did a basic checkup and there’s nothing to worry about.
I see.
But he’s not talking at all. He won’t eat anything but water.
He’s close to collapsing.
…I see.
If you go to him, then maybe…
That’s right. He sees you as his older brother, right?
Can you do it?
I wonder if he’ll recognize me now… Back on Galfa, I was wearing that mask the whole time.
After being betrayed by Zero, he may have lost his faith in Galfa.
…Even if we’re not real siblings, I still think of myself as his older brother… Vega, are you okay with this?
Yes.
[Hoshimicho, Area around Meteo]
Looks like they captured Lord Subaru.
What will happen to us now?
Lord Zero is dead, but what if someone else like him comes?
We’ll be turned to scrap.
I don’t wanna be scrap.
Then what can we do?
There’s only one thing left to do.
THE BOYS! Please protect us!
I’ll do anything!
We need your help!
What’s wrong? Are you refugees?
Oh, these guys are the Galfa guys who were with Subaru.
So they’re enemies? I’ll blow them away!
Wait! Ruri, aren’t these the same guys…
Yes. They’re the strange people who helped us when we were captured by the Meganoids after the contest.
I knew it! Excuse me, could you please open Meteo’s hatch?
They might be enemy spies.
Don’t worry. We own them a lot.
I think they’ll be fine.
[Meteo, A Room]
Yup. They’re the Chips of the Spiral Castle’s three generals.
Tips? Like the kind you give to waitresses?
Chips, not Tips. But they’re really more like sentient terminals.
That’s right. The three generals sent their Chips to Earth to gather information.
But they’re still functioning even though their main bodies are gone.
It’s possible but rare. But they’ve lost most of their memories. In human terms, it’s like they have amnesia. They should be harmless.
Then it’s settled. THE BOYS will accept you.
You saved us.
We’re not gonna be scrapped.
Thank you!
Are you sure?
Altair said they’re harmless.
Altair!?
Altair!!?
Altair!!!?
W-what’s wrong?
As soon as I heard the name Altair, I got pissed off for some reason.
I feel itchy.
I wonder why.
Hmm... I knew the three generals hated me. To think their hatred affected their Chips this much…
This scene is Fiona only.
[???, ???]
…Where am I…
You’re finally awake.
…Who’re you?
My name is Duminas… Raji Montoya.
Where am I? What do you want with me?
I’ll answer your questions one at a time.
…Where are we?
I can’t answer that. Do you have any more questions?
Fine then… Where’s Mizuho?
She’s in another room.
What do you want with us?
To complete your research. Your research into time travel…
So that’s why you took the Time Flow Engine?
Yes.
What if I refused?
Mizuho Saiki’s life would end.
…She’s just a hostage…
You cannot refuse. You created the Time Flow Engine to put an end to war caused by energy conflicts… So that many people can live in peace… You cannot take a human life…
…You want me to make a choice that could potentially kill tens of thousands of lives in order to save one?
The life of one friend is worth far more than tens of thousands of nameless people… Am I wrong?
…You’re not… It’s not uncommon for someone who can easily press a button to kill tens of thousands of strangers to shed a tear over a single family member.
Would you rather protect the life of one close friend, or the lives of all those strangers? The deaths of those strangers is merely an assumption, but I expect you to consider the certainty of your friend’s death. Decide.
…I understand. While I continue the research, let’s also think of a way to save all those potential lives.
Your choice isn’t a mistake.
…
This scene is Raul only.
[???, ???]
…Where am I…
You’re finally awake.
W-who’s there? Where am I?
You may ask one question at a time.
…Who are you?
I am Duminas…
Duminas… What do you want with me?
If you do what I want, I guarantee your life.
And what is that?
I want an Excellence Frame. I want to know the flow system of the Time Flow Engine.
Why?
To obtain the power of that engine…
For what purpose?
…To transcend time…
There’s no way I can do that!
…You have already transcended time… You will share that power with me.
I refuse! If I do that, who knows what you’ll do to the Earth Sphere!
Then let’s make a deal… If you cooperate with me, I will disappear from the Earth Sphere.
Really?
My wish is not in the Earth Sphere.
But…
Raji has already promised his cooperation and is working on perfecting the Time Flow Engine.
Raji dud?
My wish can be granted by that Engine. I want the Frame data to ensure its perfection. However…
You’re not going to get it through force.
You’re right… There’s no need to resort to force to keep you alive… Now, decide…
…
[Y-Nadesico, Bridge]
Y-Nadesico is ready to launch!
Okay. Yurika!
OK! The Y-Nadesico will now launch in pursuit of the Gaizok. Mobile Battleship Y-Nadesico, launch!!
Y-Nadesico, launch!
Curse you Gaizok. This fight will be our real final showdown!