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Here’s the unit upgrade screen, probably the second most important screen in the intermission. Here you can spend hard earned dosh to upgrade a unit’s HP, EN, Armor, Mobility, Accuracy, and Weapons (in that order). The more you put in, the more expensive the next bar gets. Since I’m on NG+, I have an entire game’s worth of money available. I’m not going to go ham on fully upgrading units just yet. Bonuses exist if you get to 50% and 100% upgrades, but I’ll go over those later since it’s part of this game’s Pair Up system.
You also might have noticed a Clear Bonus screen after the chapter is complete (provided you’re playing along or watching the video). It’s just some bonus money, skill parts, and Troop Points. We’ll cover Troop Points and skill parts later.
Last time, Youta and the gang decided to hang out at GGG, but Yuu resolved to head to NYC.
(TL Note: The game just says New York, but it’s NYC.)
[New York City, East Side Street]
Avenue C, East Side Street… It has to be here!
(TL Note: There is an Avenue C in NYC. It’s in the East Village neighborhood that spans between 23rd and 2nd.)
We’re finally here… We’ve been in the air for almost half a day. Aren’t you tired, Yuu?
Less tired and more excited. I want to see my father’s apprentice. He apparently lives in this building.
Dr. Tagami had a student? I wonder what kind of person they are.
I want to apologize. You all were supposed to go to GGG, but you came with me instead…
Don’t worry about it. I was originally planning to visit GGG’s America Branch anyway. Besides, there’s no chance I’d just let a child go here unaccompanied.
I’ve heard that NYC got really nasty thanks to all the damage from the constant wars…
Reconstruction hasn’t gotten to this part of the city yet, so we might be seeing the worst of it.
…Yuki, what’re you eating?
Mmm? Hot dog. There’s a stand over there.
It doesn’t look too bad. My younger brother Shiro would love one.
…Hey!
Get your own. This one’s mine.
Yuki, you… Just don’t wander off on your own. You’ll get into trouble.
Don’t worry. I’ve already killed everyone around here who might’ve caused some trouble.
Huh?
I know you’re here to protect us, but that might be a bit extreme…
You’re talking to Cross here. On our way here, he…
He must have put you through the ringer in the cargo ship.
But his guidance is spot on. I’m sure you’ll grow from this.
I’ll deal with his training if it’s the quickest way to improve my aptitude… Well, there’s no point complaining about it now. I’ll just have to do my best my own way.
I just noticed that unlike the rest of the street, everything over there is already repaired.
Of course they’d put a lot of effort into that building. It’s the HQ for one of the world’s largest corporations.
The multinational conglomerate “GAIL”, huh? I’ve heard that thanks to the abilities of the current Chairman Roy Balboa, the company has grown rapidly over the past few decades. Of course there are a lot of bad rumors about them.
Bad rumors?
Shady stories that can’t be made public, such as political collusion with high ranking federal officials.
Maybe they’re an evil company…
All the big companies are the same. Anaheim Electronics, Nergal Heavy Industries… GAIL is just par for the course.
GAIL, huh…
[GAIL HQ, Chairman’s Office]
You want me to go to the Austral Branch?
(Rod Balboa. Giant Gorg. CV: Shuuichi Ikeda)
Yes. Go to that island.
(Roy Balboa. Giant Gorg. CV: Yuzuru Fujimoto)
I thought it’s been a while since you summoned me, but it’s just an order to head to a tiny island… Hmph. Seems like you just want to get rid of me.
That’s not it. This assignment is important for the company. Austral holds untold riches and secrets. I’m entrusting everything to you.
I appreciate the kind words, but I have no interest in mere undersea resources or things like that.
How shameful. That has nothing to do with Austral’s secrets. What exists there is a secret that could determine the future of the entire world. Perhaps all of humanity.
Is that why you “convinced” the Federation to wipe that island off of the maps?
It is.
I don’t think that’ll hide it from everyone. There are scholars in the world who cannot suppress their desire for exploration.
There are tricks to everything in the world. Tricks that will never change. That’s how I’ve made GAIL grow this big.
(So he’s going to kill anyone who sticks their nose into this… I don’t really care who dies, but I do feel for those scholars…)
[New York City, East Side Street]
Mr. Wave is just behind this door…
To think a student of your dad would live in a swanky place like this.
You say that, but it looks like this apartment building could collapse any minute.
Let’s just knock…
BAU! BAU!
(???) (Face is darkened)
!? Uwaaaaaa!
[Crashing]
Yuu!
Bau! Bau!
(Face is no longer darkened)
Ugh…! What the hell is this dog!?
Calm down Argos! Those kids don’t look suspicious!
(???)
Bau!
(Argos. Giant Gorg. CV: A Dog?)
Phew. Thank god…
I’m sorry. There’s been a lot of suspicious people coming to our place recently, so this good boy here is nervous.
Your place… So you live here?
Are you Dr. Wave?
!? Well excuse me! How dare you mistake me for my brother! I’m Doris Wave! Dr. Wave is my brother.
(Doris Wave. Giant Gorg. CV: Kazumi Amemiya)
I-I’m sorry! I’m Professor Tagami’s son, Yuu. I came here from Tokyo because I wanted to meet Dr. Wave.
Oh, so you’re just here for him… Seriously, he’s forgetting his appointments again. All he can think about these days is that weird island.
Is he not home?
Nope. He’s at a federal army research facility.
[Research Facility, Reception Room]
Illegal workers at my Luna Base? What makes you think that?
(Aaron Simmons. Gundam AGE. CV: Hiroshi Shirokuma)
Our investigation has confirmed illegal employment at Luna Base and surrounding federal facilities.
And in the last six months, there have been disappearances all over the world… There are rumors that it has something to do with these illegal jobs.
I can’t believe the head of the Middle Eastern delegation would believe such nonsense…
If you say it’s nonsense, then would you let us perform an inspection immediately?
Right now, Luna Base is busy trying to halt the Jovian Lizard and Vagan invasions. Of course we’re taking every precaution, but we can’t let any accidents happen to you, now can we?
(His threats are so transparent… Is this really Aaron Simmons, the hero who defeated the Jovian Lizards at the Battle of the Moon?)
Then at least--
Excuse me, but please excuse yourselves. I have another appointment. Come in, Dr. Wave. Let’s hear about your research on Austral Island.
Um, well… It seems like you’re a bit busy. Are you sure?
(Tom Wave. Giant Gorg. CV: Keaton Yamada)
[Research Facility, Hallway]
What was with that guard? Even when I told him he was my brother, he didn’t believe me at all!
This is a federal facility after all. I guess it’s only natural? If it wasn’t for Guy and his GGG connection, I doubt we would be let in.
I normally wouldn’t do something like that, but you really need to see him, right?
If they’ve targeted Dad, there’s a chance they’ll target him too. He’s an scholar who studied Austral Island with Dad…
…
(Name is ???. Face Darkened)
Hmm?
Yuu, is something wrong?
No. I just thought that the woman over there said Austral Island…
Oh!? Isn’t that Princess Marina!?
Sayaka, who’s that?
Don’t you guys watch the news? She’s Princess Marina Ismail, the Princess of Azadistan in the Middle East and the representative of the Middle Eastern Delegation.
It seems she’s not only worried about her own country, but others as well. People in authority are different after all…
She works hard, but she doesn’t look well.
!? How about…
Those kids… They don’t really fit in with a military facility.
(Name and face are back to normal)
They have adults with them, so maybe it’s for a field trip? But after listening to their conversation, it seems that the activities of the Middle East Delegation haven't yet gotten to the public consciousness…
It’s no wonder they don’t know. Even though I’m a Princess, it’s only for a tiny country. There’s only so much I can do since I lack the power.
Marina…
Princess Marina! If it’s alright, can you take this ‘dog?
Who are…? Besides, I’m…
Eating delicious food gives me energy. Mom taught me that.
Hey, you can’t just talk to a Princess without permission!
Seriously… Don’t give me more work to do.
O-our apologies, Princess Marina! This girl knows nothing about manners!
It’s fine. Thank you. I’ll eat it later.
I’ll hold onto that hot dog for now.
That’s a Princess for you… Even after being treated like that, she didn’t show any sign of annoyance. She really is a saint… If only my brother was half the person she is…
Hmm? Is that you, Doris? What are you doing here?
Huh? Bro?
! If you’re Doris’ brother, then that makes you Dr. Wave, right?
Do you know me? I guess I am a bit famous after all.
Famous my butt. This is Yuu! Dr. Tagami’s son! Did you already forget your appointment?
Oh! So you’re Yuu! You sure do resemble Dr. Tagami. Sorry for forgetting our appointment. I’m just so excited that someone has finally shown an interest in my research.
R-right…
Seems your meeting ended rather quickly.
Oh, it’s you from earlier.
Um, did something happen at your meeting?
The Commander just laughed at me. He said my research results were just the delusions of a scholar chasing after his own dreams. When they looked at my materials before, I thought they were interested. I just don’t get it…
Maybe they thought you were too persistent?
There’s no way a high ranking federal official would behave like that. It’s certainly out of character.
…
(Even though he came all the way from the Moon, he didn’t even try to have a proper conversation with the people he was supposed to be meeting with… Is this just a coincidence?)
I was hoping to cooperate with the Federation, but it looks like I can’t rely on them. The plan might be different, but it looks like we’re going there together, Yuu!
G-going where?
Isn’t it obvious? The place we’re going is…
[Alarm]
A-an alarm!?
Is there a fire or something?
You lot, get out of there now!
(???. Darkened face)
Who’s there!?
Hurry up and move! There’s no way you’re ready to die yet!
D-dying!?
!? What’s that sound…
Oh no! Everyone, do as he says!
Eh? Wa-wa-wa…
[Explosion]
The ceiling!
Good grief. You’re making me go through all this trouble. Do you want to become a hamburger?
(Face no longer darkened)
Who are you?
!? Oh! You’re here, Captain!
Captain?
Hehehe…
(Captain. Giant Gorg. CV: Noriyuki Hori) (RIP his original CV, Masao Imanishi)
Chapter 3: New York Suspense
Doc, you seem to attract trouble wherever you go.
Oh man, you really saved me, Captain! How many times is that now?
Um, who is he?
He’s “the Captain”, my best friend! Now that he’s here, I know I’m safe.
You trust him? No matter how you look at him, he’s not normal.
H-hey Yuu!
Heh. How honest of you. But let’s focus on more important things right now.
Jovian Lizards? There’s no way they were responsible for that collapse just now!
J-Jovian Lizards!? Are they some sort of new species of lizards or something!?
For the love of… Just because you’re researching doesn’t mean you should just ignore the news! They’re aliens who came from Jupiter a few years ago. They’re teaming up with the Vagans!
Huh. I could have sworn I heard of something like that…
Why are the Jovian Lizards in a place like this? I thought they'd only made it as far as the Moon!
Don’t ask me! There’s no way I could know!
You haven’t forgotten where you are, have you? The feds must have captured a machine or two of theirs somewhere around here.
I guess a trap was sprung while they were analyzing it.
I wish they’d learn their lesson from SDF-1…
…
(Batta. Nadesico. CV: Beep Boop)
Oh no! They’ve locked onto us!
Ahhh! It’s all over for us!
!!
…
Huh? We’re not dead?
…
That Jovian Lizard…
Heh. We’ve got an unusual guardian angel.
Super Robot Wars BX - ENVOY FROM JUPITER
One target destroyed.
(Setsuna F. Seiei. Gundam 00. CV: Mamoru Miyano)
That mobile suit is…!
I know it! That’s one of Celestial Being’s Gundams!
So that’s a Gundam… I never thought I’d see one with my own eyes…
You can be moved later. Let’s just focus on surviving for now.
I-I know!
Cross and I will lead you to safety! Everyone, follow me!
Come on. We’re going too, Marina!
R-right…
Setsuna, have you confirmed the person you’re protecting? If so, then go ahead and remove the hostiles.
(Sumeragi Lee Noriega. Gundam 00. CV: Yōko Honna) (On the phone)
Roger that. 00 Raiser, Setsuna F Seiei, eliminating the target!
Full disclosure, I love Gundam 00 and the movie.
[GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser]
A speedy melee focused mobile suit. It’s pretty powerful at close range and can pierce barriers with its GN Sword. For defensive options, it has a GN Field, which negates all damage below 2000. However, it will try to activate every time it gets hit, wasting 10 EN. Once Setsuna gets to 130 will, Trans-Am activates which gives him an additional movement. If Setsuna gets to 140 will, he can use the Trans Am Burst map ability, which for 70 EN will reduce all enemy stats by 20 and raise all ally stats by 20 for a single turn. Sadly since the 00 Raiser lacks its normal GN Drives, it doesn’t have its innate EN regen.
This may surprise you, but the Battas here are literal ants for Setsuna to stomp, especially if you use Focus. Go forth and attack them. The GN Sword attack will bypass their Distortion Fields should you somehow deal less damage than it can negate (1500). If you watch the video, you’ll notice the 00 Raiser’s animations have been greatly improved from its UX version.
Go! Finish them with the Hyper Rising Sword!
You idiot! Why are you standing there? We need to retreat!
(Setsuna… Even though the form was changed, many people witnessed your fight…)
No problem with the remaining particles in the GN Condenser. Even though we’re in a populated area, fighting in a Gundam will only lead to unnecessary chaos. I’ll finish this mission as quickly as possible!
Once three Battas are destroyed…
That Gundam is amazing… It’s so much better than it was in the movie.
But he’s not using any of the special moves from the movie. Look, he’s not even using the Hyper--
Those are the AIF-9V Ghost Series! So they’re even in a place like this!
Due to its power and other circumstances, it seems to be the same model that’s banned under the rules of war. Should be fine if used for defensive purposes, but…
…!
Those jets are out of control!
Even though it’s a Gundam, it’ll be at a disadvantage if it fights against both the Ghosts and Jovian Lizards at the same time.
Oh no…
There’s no need to worry, Your Highness.
I’ve been waiting for you… Captain Yuuki!
The WSO has it hard too with all this fighting!
That’s why I asked you to come! Everyone, prepare to sortie on the double!
Go for it, Youta.
Yes! I’ll show them the results of Cross’ training!
Um, I’ll also…
Us two are enough. You should evacuate to the cargo ship.
You’ll be fine without me fusing too?
You can support us from afar. I can hold my own now. Besides, if you get hurt, Dad will scold me from the afterlife!
…Alright. I got it…
We’ll temporarily withdraw from the battle area. Good luck!
Attention Celestial Being’s Gundam Meister. We’re robots belonging to GGG.
As thanks for your help earlier, we’ll lend you our strength!
(Is this according to Sumeragi’s tactical forecast? I’ll fight alongside GGG’s forces.)
Now we’ve got Ghosts to worry about. The Battas are nothing and Setsuna will easily solo them, but the Ghosts are extremely maneuverable and hard to hit. Make sure you use Focus or Aim before fighting them, or else you’ll probably miss. After Setsuna deals with the Battas, move him back to the group. Have the main group use the base’s defensive terrain to help withstand the Ghosts’ attacks. Dividing Driver might miss the Ghosts, but you can use Aim to guarantee it hits. The Ghosts will most likely fold in a single hit or two.
Both you and my sleeping friends are machines run by a similar AI. But there’s one thing you’re lacking! And that is…a strong desire for peace!
If I still had the Scrander, this would be easier. But what’s the point in complaining now? Well, I’m used to dealing with unmanned weapons! Prepare yourself!
Apologies Youta. I had to stop her.
No need to apologize. We both don’t want to involve her in the fighting.
So back me up! Even though I got some of Cross’ training, I know it’s not enough!
Even so, it’s your will that drives me forward! Let’s go, Youta!
The map ends when all enemies are defeated. No bosses this time.
I’ve confirmed that all the berserk machines have been destroyed. It seems the feds will take over the cleanup.
It’s about time. We almost died out here.
Attention Gundam Meister… Thank you for all the help.
…
[Setsuna disappears in a flash of light]
W-where did he go!? He was just there a moment ago!
He’s hiding with optical camouflage… It’s a common Celestial Being tactic.
I know they want to avoid the spotlight, but I wanted to talk to them.
You gotta consider their position.
So that’s a real Gundam…
I can’t believe Celestial Being is still active…
(Setsuna… You’re still fighting the world…)
[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Briefing Room]
Mission completed.
Welcome home, Setsuna.
(Mileina Vashti. Gundam 00. CV: Haruka Tomatsu)
You’re back early. You didn’t say hello to Princess Marina?
(Lockon Stratos. Gundam 00. CV: Shinichiro Miki)
There was no need.
Ah well.
Um, Setsuna… Good job out there. Here’s a drink.
(Feldt Grace. Gundam 00. CV: Ayahi Takagaki)
I’m fine. I’ve already gotten some nutrition.
R-right…
(Even though he’s an Innovator, he’s so dense…)
Thanks to Sumeragi and Veda’s prediction, we were able to stop the attack.
Veda’s intelligence network learned that the internal program for those berserk weapons was rewritten a few days ago. There are few reasons why someone would do something like that, so it’s pretty predictable.
Who caused this rampage?
It seems the incident was blamed on poor management at the research facility. They’re not going to give up so easily.
(Lasse Aeon. Gundam 00. CV: Hiroki Touchi)
So what’s the suspect doing?
They probably took advantage of the chaos and quietly left New York. Their destination is probably… The Augusta Research Institute, formerly known as the Newtype Research Institute.
[Inside a Plane]
What a disaster, Commander Aaron. I didn’t expect those mobile weapons to go berserk. One wrong move and your important guests would have been involved.
(Martha Vist Carbine. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Tomoko Shota) (On the phone)
At least they’re safe. They didn’t suffer any injuries.
I’d like to hear all about all the hardships you’re facing. For example, the excuses of a certain old man…
I don’t know what you’re talking about… Even if you report something to the higher-ups, the current Commander of the federal army is nothing more than a rookie.
Fufu. Let’s just leave it at that. Well, I’ll be waiting for you at the Augusta Research Center.
…I have one question. Why are you calling me now?
It’s simple. I thought I’d get it from you.
Get what?
Oh, something that’s useful for both of our goals perhaps?
…
[New York City, East Side Street]
You’re going to Austral Island?
Correct! You guys see it, right? My apartment is in ruins!
Thoughts, Chief Taiga?
Well, the building’s collapse was confirmed by GGG’s satellite system. Cause unknown. It’s not impossible that it’s due to age, but it’s more likely someone’s doing.
(On the phone)
Someone did this… Who could have done such a thing?
I already know who. They’re people trying to get ahold of Austral Island’s secrets… This is all GAIL’s doing.
You mean that GAIL down the street? I can’t imagine they’d go this far for a single island…
It’s that Austral disease again. You’re looking for islands and enemies who don’t exist!
The information I got was reliable! I know GAIL is behind this… And that’s not all. They must be involved in Dr. Tagami’s death too!
!?
At this rate, the secrets of Austral Island will be buried in darkness! Before that happens, I’m going to Austral Island to uncover its secrets! You too, Yuu! If you’re carrying Dr. Tagami’s will, you have to come with me!
…
Don’t worry. I’ll protect him. It’ll be like you’re on a cruise.
Unlike my brother, I don’t trust you.
Your movements during the evacuation were those of someone who’s been properly trained. Who are you?
There are things in my past I’d rather not talk about. Don’t you agree, Ms. Bakhtiar?
I wonder…
(This man… Does he know I was a former member of the anti-federation organization “Katharon”?)
He always finishes the jobs he takes on. I can personally guarantee that.
Chief, you know him?
It was some time ago. Right, Captain?
Who knows? I try to forget about everything besides my current job.
We at least know you have the skills from when you helped us earlier. But if GAIL really is dangerous, wouldn’t it be better to get GGG’s help too?
The people we’re dealing with are the kinds of people who have influence over the government. If anything, having GGG there will make it harder for us to operate. It’ll be easier to move with a small group of people.
What will you do, Yuu?
…I’ll go.
So you’ve made up your mind!
I want to find out what Dad was looking for… I believe that this is the path I should take to build my own future…
I see…
Okay. If it’s decided, then let’s get ready right away! Argos, I need your help! You’ll be so useful.
Bau!
You’re not just going to leave me here, are you!?
Miss Doris, this isn’t a field trip you know.
I know that! But there’s no way I can let my lazy brother go alone!
Aside from Captain, there’s an scholar, a woman, a kid, and a dog… What an impressive group…
Yuu, take this just in case. It’s a GGG pager. Use this if anything goes wrong.
Thank you, Guy.
If anything happens, we will come running.
So Yuu, don’t die.
Ok!
[Bay Tower Base, Main Order Room]
I’ve arranged for Princess Marina and Representative Shirin to return safely to GGG’s America Branch.
(Raiga Shishioh. GaoGaiGar. CV: Kenichi Ogata) (On the phone)
Sorry, Dr. Raiga. I know you’re having a hard time fixing Mic.
Oh, this is but a trifle! Unlike a certain brother, I’m a good person!
Oh yes, a good person. You’re a grown man and you dress like that. Aren’t you just a weirdo?
!? I don’t want to hear that from you! I’ll hit you with a Raiga Uppercut that will even make the gods tremble!
If you can do it over the network, then just try it, bro!
They’ve started again…
Um, more importantly, are you sure it was okay to let Dr. Tagami’s son go?
All we can do as adults is support the young ones. We have to trust in that man and believe in his abilities.
But his arm…
Chief, the visitors the WSO mentioned are here.
Waa~ So this is GGG.
(???. Face darkened)
Mina, you’re starting to look like a country bumpkin.
(???. Face darkened)
Welcome to GGG. We’ve been waiting for you, members of SMS.
Nice to meet you. I’m Special Lieutenant Commander Aisha Blanchett. Let’s start by talking about that abnormal phenomenon at the Fold Fault.
(Aisha Blanchett. Macross 30. CV: Marina Inoue)