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Last time, we made landfall on the Galfa homeworld, the Planet Formally Known As Arctus.
[Galfa Homeworld]
Woof woof!
Did that kid really go into this cave?
Trust Chiyonishiki’s sense of smell.
Who…who goes there?
Um… Well…
Are you… Lord Altair?
Eh? I’m…
Oh right… Lord Altair should be an adult by now…
You know me?
Ah! It’s you!
I’m Altair, yes.
Brother, do you know them?
You called Lord Altair brother… So you must be Lady Vega!?
You know them?
You two were so young when we had to say goodbye, so you may have forgotten me. I’m Argo, the priest who was once in charge of Galfa.
Argo… That Argo?
Yes. I can’t believe it. You two are still alive… Who’s that child there?
(Argo)
My son. His name is Hokuto.
I see. He does look a lot like Altair when he was young.
[Galfa Royal Palace]
After I killed my creator, the people around me called me dangerous and attacked me. They rejected me and tried to erase my existence. Am I really a duminas? Am I a duminas whose very existence is not permitted? I wanted to exist…so I fought those who tried to kill me and destroyed them too. And then everything except me vanished… I then drifted through space, meeting various creatures, but always thinking… The creator said I was a duminas. A mistake… What is a mistake really? Is a mistake when an outcome is different from what was planned? And if a mistake exists, is it okay to erase it from existence? In order to find out, I forced various people to make mistakes. I interfered so that results would differ from what was expected. I wanted to see what would happen to those who made mistakes. I made tens of hundreds of thousands of mistakes, Some were destroyed. Some were annihilated… But I didn’t find the answer I was looking for… At that moment, a thought occurred to me… Why was I a mistake? What did the creator want to create instead of me? Only they know why I’m a mistake. But since I destroyed them, they no longer exist. Now I’m about to obtain the means to find those answers… To transcend time… If I can do that and meet my creator… I’ll find out why I’m a mistake. What makes my existence a mistake… Soon, I will know the answers…
[Galfa Homeworld]
I never thought that there would be any survivors. If I knew, then I would have…
No. We made the right choice.
We came here to defeat Galfa. We’re late, but we’re finally home…
Galfa must be destroyed.
With the help of the people from the planet Vega fled to, we will stop him.
…I was once a priest who controlled Galfa, so I know that system better than most. They’re something that cannot be defeated by humans…
That’s not true. We’ve already obtained the seven Data Weapons and made it here.
You’ve made contact with the seven gods?
What the seventh seeks is hope. Those with hope have unlimited strength. Everyone, don’t ever give up hope.
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I’m sure you remember the story of the seven gods, Lady Vega.
You mean the one where if you collect all the sacred electron beasts, you become King of the universe?
Yes. It’s an Arctus myth, woven into songs.
It’s no myth. The seven gods are our greatest and strongest guardians. They’ve been with us since ancient times.
…What do you mean?
You mean the seven gods are Arctus’ defense system?
The seven gods protect Arctus. In other words, they protect Galfa.
Hey, are the seven gods…
…the Data Weapons?
Now I understand why they were so hung up on the Data Weapons. They once belonged to the Emperor.
So their defence system isn’t working…
No, that’s not it.
Then…
They’re a key! If Galfa is a system, then there must be a key or a password to disable it in case of an emergency.
I get it. So if we attacked with a Data Weapon, their defenses would shut down.
But we’ve only collected six so far.
Can it be destroyed without the seventh?
Galfa has seven protections. Unless all of them are released, the main body won’t…
But we can’t give up now just because we only have six of them.
That’s true. Regardless, we’re gonna have to kick its ass.
Us, Ginga, and everyone else have been fighting Galfa for a long time and we’ve always been on the back oot. But we’ve never given up or thought that it would be impossible.
Yeah. If we give up, that’s when it’s truly over.
Exactly. Even if we’re told it’s impossible, that’s only true once we give up.
Lord Hokuto…
Everyone, please don’t ever give up hope.
…But how? We’re not just dealing with Emperor Galfa.
There’s still that thing called Duminas.
(Thea)
In fact, Galfa started acting out of character after that Duminas thing appeared.
What?
It was after talking with Duminas that Galfa started calling itself Emperor.
So this is all Duminas’ fault!?
I don’t know for sure. Duminas disappeared, and soon after Galfa had its rebellion.
And now Duminas has returned.
Galfa is a computer after all. If Duminas interfered with the program…
I thought Duminas’ wrongdoings were limited to the Earth and Devil Gundam. To think it’s been doing this kind of thing in outer space too.
Anyway, we can’t just sit here forever. Let’s charge straight into the Royal Palace.
Um…
What is it?
You’re from Earth, right?
Me?
Emperor Galfa brought Subaru here from elsewhere when he was a baby.
Is something wrong with him?
Please tell me. Is there a scar on your right arm?
How could you know that?
The truth is, 11 years ago, she was attacked by Galfa’s troops and stole her newborn baby.
His hair and eyes are the same color as mine.
What!?
So you’re Subaru’s…
Please answer me. Do you have a scar on your right arm, around here?
…Yes…
So you’re…
Subaru’s mom..
M-mom…
The next five scenes are Raul only. Fiona’s version will be right after that.
[Galfa Royal Palace]
Damn you THE BOYS. To think mere humans will attack the Royal Palace directly.
Zero…
I know. I will stand at the front lines and destroy any humans who dare set foot on our planet.
[Alarm]
What’s wrong now?
[Galfa Royal Palace, Hallway]
Hurry, we’re almost at the engine room!
It’s a good thing we mapped out this place while we were held captive. I didn’t realize how big it was…
Found it. It’s over there!
…Switching the Frame to autopilot… It’ll go into the engine room and self-destruct.
It’s sad that this is our only option.
Good thing the hallway is Galfa-sized. Otherwise the Frame wouldn’t have enough room to move.
Even so, it’s impressive that your Frames can run off of normal power along with the Time Flow Engine.
…Target locked. Let’s book it!
…I’m sorry. I made you and have to use you like this…
I won’t let you do that.
Zero!?
Haaah!
[Explosion]
Do you really think you can accomplish something with something like that?
The Frame…
With this, you’ve lost your only pawn… I gave you some freedom out of consideration for Duminas, but…are you ready for your punishment?
[Explosion]
The hell was that…
Now!
Huh? …They got away. Well, it’s alright. There’s nothing they can do now.
[Galfa Homeworld]
How’s it going?
Not good. There’s some kind of shield blocking my drill.
Not even Shin Getter is strong enough?
Hey, there’s countless mech reading coming from underground.
Tch. They found us!
[Galfa Royal Palace]
You fools who oppose me… You will learn the meaning of defying the King with your life…
I will also go out. This time, I’ll kill all of them.
[Galfa Homeworld]
[Alert]
What’s going on?
Oh no. The Excellence and Shin Getter have been spotted.
They’re under enemy attack. Let’s support them right away.
Lord Argo, please hide somewhere safe.
No matter where we go, eventually…
Don’t keep saying things like that!
…
It’s just as Hokuto says. The moment you give up is when you lose. Instead, why don’t you think about what you can do? Don’t give up!
Subaru…
I’m going. There must still be something I can do.
Lord Altair… Lady Vega…
Lord Argo, let’s go.
Thea…
We must have that word too. Hope…
The next five scenes are Fiona only.
[Nadesico C, Deck]
…No response yet…
Hey, how long are you gonna keep doing this?
Raji and Mizuho should know that we’ve come to this planet. If so, this is the only way he can let us know where he is.
Even if you say this is the only way…
If I were him, I’d use the Time Flow energy as a flare to let us know where I am…
[Galfa Royal Palace]
It’s finally time… I will now travel time. Lalia, Despinis, Tis, please look after the place.
Okay…
…
Turn that frown upside down.
I have mixed feelings about this.
Makes sense…
The Time Flow Engine…
The Engine is currently inside of you, Lord Duminas…
By the way, where are THE BOYS? Are they fighting Zero above ground?
They seem to be hiding somewhere, getting ready. There’s no way they’ll win anyway.
I see…
(...Now…)
Hmm?
Lord Duminas, what’s wrong?
The Time Flow Engine has started up on its own…
It’s started moving? Hey, what’s going on!?
That can’t be right… Let me see.
Is it broken?
…
Guh. GAAAAAAAAAAH!
Lord Duminas!
Destroy yourself, along with this Engine!
Bastarrrrrrrd!
Now it’s out of control!
I won’t let you!
[Punching sounds]
Gah!
He sabotaged the Engine!
The Engine stopped…
Gah… Ugh…
[Nadesico C, Bridge]
We’ve picked up some Time Flow energy underground. That must be the Royal Palace.
They have to be there! Probably Duminas too…
Call everyone back. We’re heading to where that reaction is!
[Galfa Homeworld]
I just got word from Nadesico. They said there was a Time Flow energy reaction inside the Palace.
Perfect. Let’s kick all of their butts at once!
Lord Argo, please hide somewhere safe.
No matter where we go, eventually…
Don’t keep saying things like that!
…
It’s just as Hokuto says. The moment you give up is when you lose. Instead, why don’t you think about what you can do? Don’t give up!
Subaru…
I’m going. There must still be something I can do.
Lord Altair… Lady Vega…
Lord Argo, let’s go.
Thea…
We must have that word too. Hope…
[Galfa Royal Palace]
This is…an external controller.
You’ve sure done it now. So you used this thing to start up the Engine inside Duminas.
And as you’re pretending to adjust it and get close, you’d cause it to go berserk and explode…
That’s crazy. You’d die if you succeeded.
What’s going on here? What was that energy reaction just now?
Actually…
How stupid. If only you just quietly made the engine. You would have survived this.
…I have to do this much… I have a responsibility as the creator of the Time Flow Engine. Once it’s made, it’s out of my hands how it’s used…
Damn humans!
As you said, you’ll now take responsibility for what you’ve done!
[Punching sounds]
GAAAAAAAAH!
You’re a grown man. Don’t scream just because I broke both of your legs.
Tis, that’s a bit much…
I didn’t do anything to his head. That’s the only important part… Just the head.
[Punching sounds]
GAAAAH!!
And now you can’t use your left hand… Should I break the right hand too?
[Explosion]
Raji!
Is that an experimental Frame? You had it run off of normal power so quickly.
Raji, hurry up and get in!
You’re not getting away!
[Alarm]
Oh no, THE BOYS are here.
Zero…
I know. I will stand at the front lines and destroy any humans who dare set foot on our planet.
You fools who oppose me… You will learn the meaning of defying the King with your life…
You go too.
But don’t we still need to recapture them first?
It’s fine. We’re finished with them… Let them go.
O-okay…
[Galfa Royal Palace, Hallway]
Are you okay? That was insane!
It was the only thing I could think of to destroy both the Engine and Duminas at the same time.
If you succeeded, you’d die too.
…It’s because I’d die that they let their guards down.
Anyway, we have to get out of here…
Chapter 36: The Truth About Arctus
Dammit… Our surprise attack failed!
We should have stuck with what we’re good at. Let’s take them all on!
Don’t push yourself. The Nadesico C and Ra Cailum will be here in about a minute.
We can hold off until then.
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You’ve made it this far, humans?
Despinis, how many Devil Gundams do we have left?
I’m almost out…
We’re almost out of firepower. We have to settle this now.
This is a crucial moment. Everyone, launch!
We’ll get rid of them all at once.
Launch now! Otherwise we won’t last against all these enemies.
Here we go. We’ve almost made it! Dig deep for the last of your strength!
Dendoh!
Launch!
Let’s go, Ogre!
[Deploy units here if you’re playing as Fiona. We’ll get to this in a moment.]
You’re still struggling? How foolish…
Annoying prick!
You’re the one who should be saying your prayers!
If you’re playing as Fiona, you can skip this first turn. And even as Raul, just pass the turn. Maybe move a little south too. As powerful as the Lightning and Shin Getter are, that’s a lot of dudes.
At the start of turn 2 as Raul…
This is a crucial moment. Everyone, launch!
We’ll get rid of them all at once.
Launch now! Otherwise we won’t last against all these enemies.
Here we go. We’ve almost made it! Dig deep for the last of your strength!
Dendoh!
Launch!
Let’s go, Ogre!
Deploy 11 units. The Excellence and Shin Getter are already on the map, but Dendoh and Ogre will force deploy. Makes sense since this is the Dendoh finale. If you’re playing as Fiona, Shin Getter isn’t mandatory and you get 12 deployment slots instead.
You’re still struggling? How foolish…
Annoying prick!
You’re the one who should be saying your prayers!
Stick together and take out the enemies as they get close. They’re all mini boss tier, but at this point they’re not even pebbles compared to your main force. The objective right now is to defeat the Homunculi. Zero is here too, but as he’s literally immortal, there’s no point in fighting him at the moment.
We just need a little more time…for Lord Duminas…
…We’re finished…
We won’t lose! We cannot lose!!
Once all three of them are defeated, the plot continues. If you didn’t get Phoenix in the last stage, that same cutscene will play out here. To save on time and space, we’re going to ignore that.
Zero and Vector!
They combined!
Let’s go, humans!
So not only is he immortal, but he’s stronger now!?
Even he must have a weakness… There must be a way to put him down for good!
We have to find it quickly!
Listen to me, new warriors… He is but only half a life. A counterpart, if you will. He cannot be destroyed unless you defeat both halves at the same time.
What do you mean by that?
I see. His main body is somewhere else!
So we have to defeat the main body as well!?
I see… So his other half is actually…
The Emperor!
You got it, Ginga! Let’s seal him!
Okay.
Seal him!
Phoenix!!
At the request of my new contractors, I hereby release the ancient curse.
[Earthquake]
The seal to protect His Majesty!
The defense system is being deactivated!
Here comes the real final boss!
That’s the real one.
The Emperor!
Water. Wind. Light. Earth. I am the one who rules over everything.
It’s huge.
But we won’t lose. We’ve come this far!
Humans cannot survive without me… I am the King of the stars. No, the King of the entire universe!
Don’t mess with me! You may sound high and mighty, but you’re just a computer!
How dare you try to rule over humans! No, all living things!
Humans gave me the power to rule. Humans gave me the power in order to be ruled.
You’re wrong. Humans didn’t want that from you.
No. As Duminas said, humans want to be ruled by machines.
Otherwise they wouldn’t have given us this much power.
Duminas!?
So Duminas was the cause of Galfa’s behavior after all!
No more questions! Humans, perish!!
Just try it if you can!
Zero and Emperor Galfa must be defeated at the same time. With me, Ogre and Phoenix!
To defeat Zero and Emperor Galfa, we must defeat both of them at the same time, in the same phase.
Otherwise they’ll just keep coming back to life!
Let’s gooooooo!!
You have your objective now. Defeat both Galfa and Zero in the same phase. You’ll find this very…easy. Save SP for Aims and Valors/Souls to burst each of them down in only a few attacks.
Here’s Emperor Galfa and Vector Zero. Their HP Regen doesn’t matter since we’ll be nuking them both instantly. Vector does have a bunshin, so make sure to use Aim for him. Galfa is large enough that you shouldn’t need to waste the SP on that.
Boss dialog time, for pretty much the final time in this game.
I am the King. King of the stars! King of the universe!
This universe has no King!
It doesn’t exist!
Humans, you continue to puzzle me.
I won’t lose here.
Emperor Galfa, you destroyed Arctus and misled the hearts of its people! Now we’ll put an end to this battle!
I am the King! Those who oppose the King are evil!
You cannot defeat me! You cannot defeat me! I was created to be immortal!
I will bear your mistakes with my body!
Emperor Galfa, I will never forgive the sin of tormenting the Arctus people!
It is my duty to rule over mankind. Did they not create me for that purpose?
Not even a little bit!
Human, why do you oppose me? Why do you, who cannot live without my power, oppose me?
I fight to live!
Emperor Galfa!
Subaru, are you going against your father?
You’re not my real dad! My brother, mother, and friends are all here!
If you defeat one but not the other in the same phase, the defeated one will come back with full health and either Vega or Altair will tell you they need to be defeated together.
The King is dead. Long live the King.
Im…possible…
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Damn you…hu…mans…
Yes!
We’ve finally defeated Galfa!!
Oh… It’s a miracle…
I’m still alive… I was prepared to die in this battle… Why…
I’m sure there’s still something you need to do.
The only one left is… Duminas!!
I am Duminas… I was told that my very existence was a mistake…
Finally, you showed up! You goddamn mistake!!
Where are they!?
They appear to be safe… But their struggles are futile.
Futile?
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Where are they? Are they safe?
They’ve fled underground… The man is injured though.
Injured?
Find them and take them back… Their mission has already been completed.
Mission? What’re you talking about!?
The Time Flow Engine… My new power… I can travel through time…
I won’t let you do that! I won’t let you travel through time!
This is farewell forever.
Duminas’ energy is increasing.
Raul, what’s going on!?
It mentioned traveling through time, but what do they mean by that!?
…Farewell… Time Jump!!
…Uuu… T-this is… GAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!
Uuu… Ugh…
What happened!?
Duminas looks almost destroyed!
Ugh…
Ahh… Finally, the surface…
Raul!
Mizuho! Raji!
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[Earthquake]
Argh!
Sorry. I’m no good at piloting.
Raji! Mizuho!!
[Fiona moves next to her friends]
Raji!?
…
What happened? Your limbs are…
This was done by Duminas and Tis.
He needs treatment right away!
That’s not important… I’ve gotten my revenge, Duminas…
You did that?
I found out Duminas was trying to use the Engine to travel through time, so I fiddled with it a little…
I’m surprised they never noticed.
I’m an expert when it comes to that Engine. But I also made sure there would be no problems when it's used as a normal power source.
So it only failed when it tried to time travel?
Yes. I set it when the turbines hit a certain RPM, the engine will explode.
What!? If you had that set up, you didn’t need to go into harm’s way like that.
If I succeeded, it would be fine. Even if I failed, they’ll think there’s nothing wrong with the Engine because I had to resort to doing that.
You’d die anyway.
I had to do whatever it takes to get them to let their guard down…
…Why do you always decide to do everything by yourself like that! It’s the same as that message. I came here hoping to deck you for that, but you’re too injured! Think about all the trouble you cause those around you!
…I’m sorry… More importantly…it’s time for the finishing touch.
Finishing touch?
Destroy Duminas and use that explosion to return to the future!
This scene is Raul only.
[Galfa Homeworld]
Are you okay?
Raul!
I’m glad you’re safe… I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.
It’s fine. Just when we thought it was all over, there was an attack from outside and we managed to escape.
Emotional reunions can come later. Duminas is still alive, right?
Yes, but pretty beaten up… Is that your doing?
I found out Duminas was trying to use the Engine to travel through time, so I fiddled with it a little…
I’m surprised they never noticed.
I’m an expert when it comes to that Engine. But I also made sure there would be no problems when it's used as a normal power source.
So it only failed when it tried to time travel?
Yes. I set it when the turbines hit a certain RPM, the engine will explode.
…So that’s what happened.
Tis!?
I’ll never forgive you!
Both of you, get on the Excellence now! Let’s go back to the Ra Cailum!
Did you just say Ra Cailum!?
There’s also a new Nadesico. The technology from the future is here now.
But…
There’s nothing we can do about it now!
Right… By the way, is the Lightning working as well as it should?
Yes!
Make sure it’s fully ready… It’s finally time to go back to our own time.
Going back? Doesn’t that require some kind of giant explosion?
We’ll destroy Duminas and use that explosion!
This scene is Fiona only.
[Galfa Homeworld]
What’s going on with Duminas… Oww…
When it tried to time travel, it exploded and was torn to pieces.
Great! This is the best possible outcome… Ugh!
Please stay calm. Both of your legs and your left arm are broken.
Ugh… Ugh…
Lord Duminas, please pull yourself together!
If Lord Duminas is gone, what’ll happen to us!?
[Ra Cailum, Bridge]
All units! Don’t let Duminas escape!!
Next time is the final chapter. The final battle.