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Here’s the current squad. The teams are composed of Youta/Aisha, Alto/Leon, Akito/Akatsuki, Ryoko/Izumi, and Hikaru solo.
I want to take a brief moment and talk about Aestivalis Frames. Each of them covers the terrain they’re best in (Ground/Air/0G with S ranks in their respective terrains), and then there’s the Artillery Frame. It has somewhat decent terrain (-ABA), though not as good as the specialized Frames, and it can’t move without attacking. The terrain can be fixed with a well placed Dividing Driver. But in exchange it has decent defense and a very powerful long ranged cannon. Unlike SRW R, it’s ammo based so you can’t just spam it all day and they become sitting ducks when they run out of ammo (excluding Combination Attacks, which are EN based).
Also Akito and Akatsuki have Combination Attacks with each other, much like Ryoko/Hikaru/Izumi. They must be the same Frame and be either adjacent to each other or in the same Pair.
Last time, we rescued Akito from the Moon and discovered yet another invading alien were humans all along.
[Palau, Gilboa’s Residence]
…
What’s the matter? Not hungry? Whether or not you’re a prisoner doesn’t matter here. Although if I may say so, your treatment here is a hell of a lot better than when the Federation captured me during the One Year War.
(Gilboa Sant. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Cho)
You were taken prisoner?
A long time ago.
There are plenty of people like that in this city. The Zentradi outside are much the same too.
So it’s true that the Zentradi sided with Zeon during the One Year War…
Giant aliens called the “Zentradi” invaded the Earth more than 50 years ago. After our war against them, they managed to coexist with Earthlings. That didn’t last long.
After all, we are both people coming from different places. Those who didn’t get along were sent to the colonies for space development or something. You can imagine how they were treated.
So you’re saying it was right for Zeon to start their war for independence?
Mmm?
They claimed it was to establish autonomy for Spacenoids, but there’s no such thing as a just war.
…
Even if what they’re saying is true, it doesn’t change the fact that Zeon killed a lot of people in that war. The people who were killed had no time to think about whether their actions were right or wrong. One day, without knowing what was going on, they died…
Hey, Banagher…
Yeah, it was insane… I had no choice… I was gonna be killed… I didn’t mean to kill you. I’m… I’m not a murderer!
Banagher.
!
Come with me.
…
[Nahel Argama, Briefing Room]
Captain, everyone from the Nadesico has arrived.
(Mihiro Oiwakken. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Megumi Toyoguchi)
Control yourself, Captain. It would cause a lot of trouble if it became known that this operation was caused by our mistake.
…Just let me go back to the bridge already.
(Otto Mitas. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Naoya Uchida)
Yurika Misumaru and three others have just arrived! Sorry for the delay!
You’re actually right on time. Thank you for taking the time to come here despite the suddenness of the mission.
(Liam Borrinea. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Misa Watanabe)
What a reliable person… As a fellow Captain, I’ll do my best not to slow us down!
Hmm? Captain…?
Slow down, Yurika! That woman is…
I’m Liam Borrinea, the Vice-Captain.
Huh? Vice-Captain?
Captain Misumaru, the Captain of the Nahel Argama is over there.
…
Huh? I thought for sure he was something like Admiral Munetake…
Captain Misumaru, that’s not the best follow-up…
What’s that supposed to mean!?
Heh.
*Ahem* Let’s start over. I am Captain Otto Mitas. May we begin by explaining the operation, Captain Misumaru?
I-I’m sorry… Go ahead…
A new model, the RX-0, was captured in a recent battle and was thought to be taken to the mining asteroid Palau, which belongs to Side 6. The mission is to recapture the RX-0 and rescue the pilot.
An advance team from “ECOAS” has already infiltrated Palau. As soon as the operation begins, they’ll begin to cause chaos within Palau and bring the pilot to the designated location.
(Daguza Mackle. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Hiroki Touchi)
So we’ll take advantage of the confusion to extract the RX-0 and the pilot.
I understand the plan. Even factoring in a surprise attack, this’ll be a tough one. What exactly is the RX-0 that you’re so keen on recapturing?
And speaking of ECOAS, I heard they were basically the federal army’s special forces. It’s not just a regular ol’ new model, is it?
That’s…
We can’t give our company’s secrets to outsiders. Even though you’ve joined the army, you’re all still civilians from Nergal and SMS. That’s all the more not to tell you.
I didn’t ask you, Mr. Anaheim Executive.
You just need to shut up and follow orders. Just look at the Nahel Argama’s crew. They’re sailing into enemy territory in a hopeless situation, yet not a single one of them is complaining.
…
This should be nothing for Londo Bell, the unit who single handedly stopped Char’s Rebellion without any support. Am I wrong, Captain Otto?
…Captain Misumaru, I cannot give you any more intel beyond what’s needed to know. Please understand that.
But…
Sorry, but I have pressing matters to attend to. Start preparing for the operation.
[Otto leaves]
…
[Nahel Argama, Hangar]
The Captain’s meeting seems to be dragging on. Well, this is an official mission, so it is what it is.
Neo Zeon seems to be really good at stealing Federation new models. Though I guess they did fail at the Axis Drop.
Axis Drop?
Huh? You don’t know!? I thought you lived on Earth!
You don’t remember the commotion during Char’s Rebellion 3 years ago?
I don’t remember anything that happened more than 6 months ago!
You say some pretty big things with a smile on your face…
Was it something I said? But I really…
The present is so important that we don’t have time to worry about the past. Right?
Yes, yes! Mina gets it!
Ahaha, well… It's just from experience.
?
Sorry, but could you tell us about the Axis Drop and Neo Zeon?
Same here. I’ve only just arrived in the Earth Sphere, so I’m unfamiliar with recent history.
Neo Zeon is a group descended from the Principality of Zeon, which fought the Federation during the One Year war. You know about the Principality, yes?
You mean the colonial nation based in Side 3? I believe they were calling for autonomy for Spacenoids living in space, but did they really start a war?
We were too young to remember it, but it seems like it was a terrible war.
Especially since they were dropping entire colonies onto Earth… That’s not something humans should do…
Neo Zeon tried to do the same thing later… They tried to drop an asteroid called Axis.
So that’s the Axis Drop…
But Axis didn’t fall. On Mars, the pictures we were shown were amazing.
It was a hot topic at school at the time. Apparently the legendary Newtype, Amuro Ray, performed a miracle.
(TL Note: Watch Char’s Counterattack)
A miracle?
The Axis Shock. It was a strange light that was all the rage back then. No one expected it. Axis was on a direct collision course with the planet, but it suddenly changed course.
Ahh, I remember that! I saw that in Celestial Being The Movie! It was so beautiful!
(TL Note: It seems the 00 TV finale happened at the same time as the Axis Drop)
A miracle caused by one man… That sounds wonderful.
But even if anime-like things happen in real life, it doesn’t change the reality that humans are still fighting each other…
War begins when there are things neither side will compromise on. If we could solve those issues overnight, war between humans would have ended a long time ago.
War between humans, huh…
Ryoko?
Well regardless, we’re fighting in a real war now.
The Jovian Lizards were humans instead of aliens all along…
When we left Earth on the Nadesico, I thought we were genuinely fighting for justice, different from fighting Zeon or Vagans or whatever.
…Tenkawa, even though you didn’t originally sign up for this, you probably felt the same way somewhere in your heart, right?
It doesn’t matter now… I decided to fight no matter who our enemies are.
You’re stronger than I thought, you know?
Youta…
I know… I’m not going to give up here. But I am a little dissatisfied with this operation.
Same here. All they talk about is recapturing the new model. It’s like the pilot is secondary.
I don’t mean to defend the higher ups, but there are some things that are just what they are. When he became a pilot for the military, he must have thought about the possibility of something like this happening and prepared himself for it.
You’re wrong! Banagher is not a soldier!
Huh?
Please… Please save Banagher!
H-hey, Micott!
Are you some of this ship’s crew? You seem quite young…
We’re students from Anaheim Industrial College. We were involved in an accident and the people on this ship helped us out… Did you hear about a battle inside Industrial 7 a few days ago?
A battle inside Industrial 7? Never heard anything about it.
That can’t be! There were so many people who… Uuuu… Uuuuuuu…
Umm… Are you alright?
It’s hard to say, but judging from her reaction…I can only imagine how bad that battle was.
Yeah… Several of our classmates died.
What the heck? If all that happened, then surely we would have heard something about it…
It was a battle within an Anaheim colony, after all…
(Even though it was a new model, I wondered why a senior executive from Anaheim was on this ship… I see now… They’re getting desperate for something. I feel sorry for everyone else on this ship…)
[Nahel Argama, Hallway]
…
Not complaining my ass! That damn Anaheim stooge…! In the first place, it was you who forced the RX-0 to go out on a mission which resulted in it being stolen! Now you’re forcing us to clean up after your mess! Who would want to willingly be in the middle of enemy territory!?
“Dammit, how dare you make us do this!”. Is that how you really feel?
C-Captain Misumaru!? How long were you there!?
Ahaha… I heard most of that… But don’t worry. I’m the only one here!
*Ahem* Please don’t tell anyone about that…
I knew you weren’t keen on this operation either.
But I’m still a soldier who has to follow orders.
…
Captain Misumaru, I don’t think this will convince you of anything, but let me tell you something. The fate of the world depends on whether or not we can recapture the RX-0. I need your help.
The fate of the world is determined by a single machine? Is it really that amazing?
Yes, it’s just as Captain Otto said. But regardless of what Anaheim wants, we’re viewing this as a hostage rescue mission.
Lieutenant Colonel Daguza!?
Is it okay to tell me this? That fat guy from Anaheim will probably get mad.
Of course, I have no intention of abandoning the mission I’ve been given. But we owe a debt to the Unicorn’s pilot from the last battle. That’s all there is to it.
Is that so? Not just “it is what it is”? I understand! Since this is a rescue mission, I will cooperate with you to the best of my ability!
[Nahel Argama, Study]
So Nergal’s Nadesico is going to help us… But why are you telling me this? You’re a soldier.
No real reason… Our next destination is The Sleeves’ base. I think you should be prepared.
(Riddhe Marcenas. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Daisuke Namikawa)
You mean prepare to be taken hostage again?
…
In the last battle, Full Frontal claimed I was a fake, even though I was a hostage, and attacked us. Why do you think he didn’t acknowledge me as Mineva Zabi?
Probably to avoid falling for our strategy.
The truth makes sense if you think about it. They’re surrounded by Vagans and Jovian Lizards, but Neo Zeon was able to raise its military once more. That’s why they let Mineva Zabi go free.
You’re saying they would let you die just so they can vent their discontent to the Earth Sphere?
The battle at Industrial 7 will go unreported. The Earthnoids probably haven't even heard a peep about it.
It’s a ridiculous notion to have one person bear the brunt of the Spacenoids’ injustice… Well, considering the Zentradi, it’s entirely possible…
The Federation tolerated our existence so they could have a scapegoat for their dissatisfaction and anger. At least until now…
Did Laplace’s Box upset the balance?
There’s probably a movement within the Federation to end its relationship with Neo Zeon.
Why did you decide to take action on your own? If you’re a member of Neo Zeon, then to you, the Sleeves are…
Since I was born, I’ve been shackled to my family’s name. A family that bears the blame for the One Year War.
…
I cannot remain free from politics. If the same mistake is about to be repeated, I have a duty and responsibility to stop it, even at the cost of my life.
A family’s responsibility, huh…
But he… Banagher is different.
How so?
It was by chance he became involved in this Box hunt. But even so, Banagher fought for me, a complete stranger.
He was calling your name up until the very last moment, when he was captured by the Sleeves. Not Mineva Zabi, but Audrey Burne.
…He’s too kind to be fighting in a war…
[Palau, Cathedral]
To think there’s a place like this in Palau…
The early space settlers needed a light to cling to.
A light?
The asteroid belt is far away. Even the light of the sun is consumed by darkness. So far away that even the light of God could not reach.
Then what…
Banagher, you said there is no such thing as a just war. But being just doesn’t always save people.
Ah… The light they needed was Zeon…
They needed it to resist despair. To continue to live in a cruel and restrictive world. To believe that things will get better.
Those first space settlers had no choice in how they lived…
If there’s anyone out there who can say “I can live without such things” or “It’s foolish to cling to things that aren’t physical”, they must be extremely lucky or out of touch with reality.
…Only humans have God… Someone once told me that. Power beyond the present… the inner god called Possibility…
What a romantic… Whoever said that must have believed in people and in the world we live in. They must have been a kind person.
(A kind person, huh…)
Don’t worry about the man you killed.
Huh?
If you’re piloting a mobile suit, you’re just a pilot. What happens then is out of your control. Just remember that you pilot the Unicorn… You’re already neck deep in this whole thing.
…
…Thank you for saving Lady Mineva.
Marida…
I’ll head back first.
[Marida leaves]
There are people here…trying to survive… But…
(Port 3, space gate 14, midnight… That’s what the note I received from the Federation spy earlier said…)
Soon, this place will become a battlefield…
…
(???, Darkened)
[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Bridge]
It seems our man has found the target.
Yeah. So far, the mission is going as planned.
I see…
What’s wrong? You’re looking antsy.
Setsuna, again, you’re on standby for this mission. You know why, yes?
Yes.
Recovering the key is important for advancing Celestial Being’s plans.
We need to get it before the Federation realizes its importance.
Sumeragi, it’s time.
Got it. I feel bad about ECOS, but let’s use their equipment, shall we?
[Nahel Argama, Bridge]
Explosions confirmed in Palau’s connecting shaft!
What!? I thought we still had time before the operation began!
(Phone)
We haven’t gotten word from the spies yet. Did something go wrong!?
Captain, please advance the operation to Phase 3.
We’re going to proceed like this!?
Regardless of what happened, Phase 2 has begun. Banagher should be on the move. If we miss this chance, it’ll be a lot harder to recapture the Unicorn.
…
Advance to Phase 3! Both this ship and the Nadesico will enter the combat area at maximum speed!
(Keep running, Banagher. I’m coming for you!)
[Palau, City]
[Explosion]
It’s started already!? But it’s not time yet!
My apologies for the rough reception. This is to avoid unnecessary fighting.
(???. Darkened)
W-who are you!?
I am Fencer Zeta. I have come to save you.
(Back to normal)
A-a Gundam!?
Nadesico Route Chapter 9: Clashing Unicorn
Phase 1 of the operation is a success.
Is that a small Gundam? But the idea that they developed something the size of a suit of armor is…
(TL Note: The SD Gundam characters are literally human sized.)
Gundam, we’re not gonna let you get away like that!
(Neo Zeon Soldier)
Pursuers!? No, they were lying in wait for me!
They likely predicted the actions of those who’re trying to rescue you. However…
W-what!?
Our tactical forecaster can predict their predictions!
That Gundam…!
A Celestial Being Gundam!? Why are they here!?
It’s just an older generation Gundam! And there’s far more of us than them! Surrounded them!
What!? The launch port’s ruined!
We’ve confirmed the destruction of 80% of their launch ports on this side!
That’ll buy us some time!
Don’t take this personally. Thwarting the enemy’s advances is a fundamental part of tactical forecasting.
Well done, Dame Sumeragi. Your tactics are beyond my expectations.
It’s you…
You don’t have time to gawk, you know. I’ll cover your escape.
Why are you doing this?
Would you believe it if I told you that we cannot give the Box to either the Federation or the Sleeves?
You guys also want Laplace’s Box…
Sorry to rush you, but you’re running out of time to worry.
As long as the torso remains, anything goes… Securing the mech is our top priority. There’s no such thing as a just war, huh…
What’s this feeling…?
Full Frontal is worthy of the title “Second Coming of Char”… He moves faster than I thought.
Marida! You’re piloting that mech, right? Marida!?
Surrender, Banagher Links. Else I’ll burn your cockpit.
Why… Why are you…
…Sir Banagher. I’m fully aware of how cowardly this is, but I’ll say it anyway. If we stay here, the Federation’s forces will arrive and the battlefield will expand. That’s probably not what you want.
…
You’re all so unfair… You’re not giving me much choice here!
Your first priority is to retreat outside the battlefield. Here’s the information you need.
Pass the withdrawal line and get to this area.
I repeat, you must focus on retreating and avoid combat as much as possible.
…I know. I don’t really want to fight either…
Good grief. Even I can feel your disgust… Right now our fighting force is a single Gundam and the Ptolemy.
Celestial Being, you dare get in our way…
I sense an extraordinary will in that green machine there. Be careful, Sir Lockon.
I appreciate your concern. I’ll continue to cover you both.
Everyone, are you ready? Mission…start!
Celestial Being… What an unexpected visitor.
When did you put Marida on standby? Surely you didn’t expect the boy to escape like this…
Though things did go a bit differently than I thought, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, her Master. But showing us the way is something only she can do. I want you to understand that.
(Marida…)
First things first, new units!
[RX-0 Unicorn Gundam]
As the Unicorn is right now, it’s pretty good. It has long range attacks and an I-Field to reduce incoming beam damage starting at 110 will.
[GN-002RE Gundam Dynames Repair]
Unlike UX, this Gundam is only playable in this chapter. Enjoy it while you can. It’s a sniper character, so stay back and pick off the Zeeks one at a time.
[CBS-742 Ptolemaios 2 Kai]
A support-based battleship. It has a defensive field that negates all damage below 2000 and a repair module built in. Once it reaches 130 will, it can activate Trans-Am for increased movement.
[Fencer Zeta]
The SD Gundams are small but extremely agile. They will fold in a hit or two should they land, but that’s not likely the majority of the time. Instead of EN, they have MP. MP regenerates a bit every turn, but cannot be restored with a resupply module. Fencer Zeta is a decent close ranged fighter with a shield that, should an attack land, reduces all incoming damage by 1000 for 5 MP.
Unfortunately, we don’t get to keep any of these units after this stage.
To advance the plot, you need to get the Unicorn to the south in the yellow area. However..
SECRET ALERT
Marida Optional #1
Before the Unicorn gets to the retreat area, have Banagher fight Marida.
Just have Banagher ping her in a counterattack on your way south to satisfy the condition. You’ll want to move just far enough so she can rush next to you and hit you with a beam saber.
Firstly, the dialog for combat against the Sleeves.
Keh. Just let me go! Otherwise Celestial Being will shoot you down!
That unit is the hope of Neo Zeon! We can’t let you leave!
If you keep this up, the Federation will arrive! Do you want to turn Palau into a battlefield!?
I would like to avoid unnecessary fighting if possible, but this is for the sake of rescuing Sir Banagher! Cavalry Commander of the Argus Knights, Fencer Zeta! Going forth!
TARGET LOCK! TARGET LOCK!
(Orange Haro. Gundam 00. CV: Arisa Ogasawara)
Heh. We’re trying to be discreet here. Let’s try not to make things too flashy! Lockon Stratos, targeting and firing!
TARGETING AND FIRING! TARGETING AND FIRING!
The Sleeves are approaching us! They’ll probably target the bridge!
They look extremely motivated!
Obviously they’ll get desperate when someone tries to take the Unicorn away from them!
Sorry, but we’re just as serious here. We’re not backing down. GN Field at full power! Let me show you how Celestial Being fights!
And now dialog for fighting Marida.
Master’s orders are to secure the Unicorn. I will kill anyone who gets in my way.
I can feel her resolve through that machine… It seems she serves a true master! In that case, I’ll fight you with all my might!
Marida! Why are you…
Both of us right now are pilots. Mere combat units. Shut down your main reactor immediately.
But even so… You are still Marida! I can feel it! I know it! Isn’t that right, Marida!?
The plot continues when Banagher gets to the yellow zone.
The Unicorn Gundam has reached the recovery point!
Banagher, leave the area immediately! We’ll pick you up!
I have no intention of letting you go, Banagher…
Gah!
What just happened!?
Funnels confirmed around Mr. Zeta. We’re both surrounded!
Don’t move. If you do, I’ll shoot.
Kuh… What a blunder…
Marida, you’ll…
If you don’t want this Gundam-thing to die, then surrender, Banagher.
W-we’re just strangers. Such threats are meaningless…
He can’t remain indifferent to the death of another person. That’s the kind of person he is.
Marida, please stop… If it weren’t for this Unicorn, Palau wouldn’t have to become a battlefield.
That’s the enemy’s logic. If you surrender and hand over what we want, we will withdraw our forces.
That’s…
Look. You say you want to end the fighting, yet you’re prolonging it by taking the moral high ground.
You’re wrong… You’re wrong, Marida! Your thinking is too linear! You just don’t want Audrey to get the Box…
Y-you must leave here, Sir Banagher…
But then you’ll…
Our objective is the Unicorn Gundam. If you don’t want to lose your life, then shut up.
I-I refuse!
…!
The people on that ship… They helped me when I was injured and had nowhere to go in this strange world… Betraying that kindness would be a disgrace to the Argus Knights! I have no intention of backing down!
You…
Then I’ll use your life to break his will. Fall, you Gundam-thing!
[A flash of light]
!
S-Sir Setsuna!?
He launched!?
Another Gundam… But you won’t stop me!
I won’t let this man die…
This Gundam!
Huh? Guh… What’s…happening…? Is this because of Marida and that Gundam…?
Sir Banagher, what’s wrong?
This is bad! Get the Unicorn out of here immediately! If we don’t…
This feeling… And that pilot too… Ah, I see… That’s what’s happening. Awaken, Unicorn. Behold the resonance between a Cyber Newtype and an Innovator.
Kuh… UWAAAAAAAAA!
The Unicorn’s horn split…
The light of the Psychoframe… It’s…
The NT-D has been activated… To think it would react to a Cyber Newtype…
Make sure to check the Psycho Monitor I attached to the Unicorn. I’m going to have Lieutenant Marida bring out its true nature.
So Marida is…
Yes. She’s a Cyber Newtype. The conditions for activating NT-D aren’t just Newtypes. Regardless, the NT-D has been activated. I’d bet it was the system acting by itself.
!
…
(Face darkened)
Banagher has stopped moving! Now I can capture you!
Stop! Sleeves pilot, stay away!
…
(Banagher is now a neutral Yellow)
!?
[Marida is left at 10 HP]
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
You’ve got to be kidding me…
Deploy the troops!
The Unicorn! NT-D has been activated!?
The Federation!? Tch. We took too much time.
Looks like Celestial Being has done the hard work for us.
Can you hear me, Banagher? Please confirm the situation.
…
What’s the matter, Banagher Links? Can you hear me?
It’s useless.
!?
Incoming communication from Celestial Being!
Right now, the Unicorn is just a machine to accomplish a certain goal. Anyone who knows that mech should know what that is.
…How do you know about that mech?
I have no reason to answer that question. But in order to rescue the mech, we’ll need to cooperate. Am I wrong?
Corporate? Are you seriously suggesting that!?
Whatever their intentions are, it’s true that we need all the help we can get… But from the Federation’s point of view, we have had our conflicts in the past.
If we cannot get your cooperation, then we’ll have to take action. And if you decide to turn against us…
Captain, your orders?
…
Let’s just take advantage of their kindness!
Captain Misumaru!?
Our mission is to capture the Unicorn and its pilot. There’s no point in increasing the number of enemies we have to fight! Plus… They seem like nice people!
What.
A lot of things did happen in the past, but now the Federation is using them for propaganda. That means you must have some level of trust in each other, right?
Londo Bell Captain! They helped us out in New York!
Geez… We’ve stumbled into a real mess! All units, we’ll join forces with Celestial Being!
Their Commander is surprisingly flexible.
Damn the Federation… I won’t give up the Unicorn Gundam!
That pilot’s still…
A foe loyal to their mission cannot be underestimated. Now we just need to work together and carve out a path forward.
Even though things are different from before… I have conflicting feelings about working alongside Celestial Being.
I never expected to run into you again, but I’ll never forget my gratitude. Please remember that, Gundam pilot.
Roger that.
New units first.
[MSN-001A1 Delta Plus]
No, it can’t transform in this game. It’s a solid if kinda boring mobile suit.
[SCVA-7 Nahel Argama]
Your bog standard battleship like the Diva. It has decently powerful attacks on it though.
We don’t get to keep either of them after this stage either.
Right now the objective is to destroy the Unicorn Gundam. It will be attacked by any Sleeves within range too, so it’s not like you have to solo it. Let Marida whittle it down as you take care of the mooks, then swoop in for the kill. However…
SECRET ALERT
Marida Optional #2
After the NT-D event, defeat Marida at least once.
Marida is immortal at this point. If her HP is lowered to 0, she’ll just get it all back. To best fight her Kshatriya, get in close. She can’t use her funnels at close range.
The following are battle dialogs against the Sleeves.
They’re bound by the past wars… Even though we’ve defeated Ribbons Almark, the world still hasn’t changed yet. In that case, we’ll keep fighting until the world’s distortions disappear!
It’s been over ten years since the One Year War ended… Why are they trying to start another war?
When one’s position changes, their standards change too. For them, the war between Earth and space has never stopped…
Even though we’re not the ones who invaded Palau, the Sleeves show no signs of backing down! Is Mineva Zabi unnecessary for Full Frontal’s plans after all!?
It’s because of people like you that war will never end! It doesn’t matter if my opponent is a human… I’ve decided to fight!
Living in the Earth Sphere’s space may be harder than with the migrant fleets… But right now I’m a pilot. I won’t forget the role I’m playing!
Enemy mobile suit is within range!
We won’t make the same mistake as last time! Concentrate fire on that mobile suit ahead of us!
It’s not as if that’s our only enemy. We’ll also be firing AA guns and releasing dummy meteorites.
Go for it! I’m counting on you, Vice-Captain Liam!
The following are battle dialogs against Marida.
Sleeves pilot! You won’t be able to fight properly in that mech! Retreat!
Gundams have gotten in our way so many times both then and now! I won’t give you the Unicorn! It’s what we need for the world we desire!
A Neo Zeon Cyber Newtype… Are you also a being created by a distortion of the world?
You killed everyone in my unit at Industrial 7… I’m not one to seek revenge, but I’ll take you down here, Quad-Wing!
Not bad at all… But your thoughts are too obvious. You’re basically asking me to read your moves!
When Marida is shot down once…
Now you have a reason to leave! Just go home!
Damn, some of my thrusters were destroyed… However!
[Marida gains full HP]
Not yet… For the sake of Master, the Unicorn will…
They have no intention of giving up!
I don’t want to stay here any longer than I have to. All units, prioritize securing the Unicorn!
The following are battle dialogs against the Unicorn.
Tch. I knew this would happen… What’s the right play to make…
Cool it. We can’t lose that mech or the pilot.
…
Although it’s still faint, the pilot’s will is still there! All we can do now is bet on him!
Those Anaheim guys are hiding something from us…
You’re most likely correct. But that’s not what we should be concerned about right now.
…
Yeah. Those two civvies asked me to help him! I have no choice but to do something!
…
This murderous intent… So this is the system that Dame Sumeragi was talking about… You mustn't allow such evil things to control your will! Please regain your sanity, Sir Banagher!
Can you hear me, Unicorn Pilot!? We’ve come to your aid! Respond!
…
Damn, still no response… I don’t know much about that mech, but it's probably…
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It’s completely ignoring inertia and G-forces… Is there really someone in that mech!? There’s no way he’s safe in there! Give me a break…
Don’t be consumed by a machine! You’re piloting it because there’s someone you want to protect!
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We have to stop it… Before he does something he can’t take back!
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Those guys on the Nahel Argama said they wanted us to save the pilot, but there’s no way it looks like he can be saved… But there might be a way! I just have to avoid the cockpit!
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To be targeted by the very boy we’re here to rescue… Things are getting out of hand!
It won’t be easy to stop the Unicorn Gundam right now…
But we owe him a debt! We must fulfill our duties and responsibilities!
I agree with you on that. Alright! It doesn’t matter if all we can do is slow him down! Stop the Unicorn and create an opening!
The map ends when the Unicorn is shot down.
He’s taking a massive beating… This isn’t funny.
…It’s not over yet!
…
Is that really a mobile suit!? It shows no sign of slowing down!
It’s not going to stop that easily. There is someone here who needs to die to make things easier…
What do you mean!?
Can you stop being so cryptic!? Our lives are on the line here!
The system on that mech… The “NT-D” stands for Newtype Destroyer. Its function is to recognize beings that appear to be Newtypes, and if it does…
!?
[Banagher hits Marida two times]
Ahhh…
How disgusting…
…
Guh… Gun…dam…
I see… So it’ll keep going until it erases all Newtypes in the area…
How could Anaheim create such a system!?
Now’s not the time for this! We still have to stop that thing!
I’ll distract him.
Setsuna!?
I know how that system works. I can use it to my advantage.
Are you trying to kill yourself!?
It’s too dangerous. One wrong move and you’ll be dead instead!
There’s no other way to stop it now.
In that case, I’ll take on the blow in your stead.
What?
If you try to do everything on your own, you won’t accomplish anything. In the name of the Gundam Tribe, we can blaze a trail together!
…
I believe in you, Gundam!
!
The Unicorn changed its target to Celestial Being’s Gundam.
All units, support them! Keep the Sleeves away from them!
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Incoming!
Dragon Shield! Give me the power to protect the Gundams of another world!
[Fencer Zeta is left at 10 HP]
High concentration of GN Particles detected! What’s happening!?
Open your eyes, Banagher Links! You’re piloting a Gundam too!!
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[???]
Everyone’s thoughts are here…
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(Darkened)
Marida, what… What’s this light…
You understand, don’t you, Banagher…
This… This is so sad… Is that why you’re like this, Marida…
Kindness alone cannot save anyone… It cannot erase sins or impurities…
…
But even so…
But even so, I will…!
Banagher!?
…
(Darkened)
The Unicorn is…
It’s back to its original form… Did the NT-D deactivate?
…Everyone, return to the Ptolemy immediately. We’re leaving this area.
H-hey! Aren’t we going to take the Unicorn?
I’d love to, but I don’t think they’d allow it.
Celestial Being, we’re targeting you with our Hyper Mega Particle Cannon.
What!?
We appreciate your cooperation, but the Unicorn belongs to the Federation. No further interference is necessary. We don’t like unnecessary fighting either. If you’re going to leave the area now, we’ll turn a blind eye to you.
Feldt, scatter GN Particles over a wide area. Once all units are onboard, we’ll withdraw using Trans-Am.
…Roger that.
[All Celestial Being units leave]
Considering the reason they came here, they left surprisingly smoothly.
I guess they don’t want to fight either, right? It’s the most convenient thing for them to do.
Hey! What was that about just now!? Celestial Being is…
Youta, I know how you feel, but you need to stay calm for now.
He’s right. We’re still in the enemy’s camp after all.
[The Unicorn and Kshatriya retreat]
Captain, we’ve captured the Unicorn and the enemy’s mech. We’ll also be withdrawing now.
Got it. Target Palau! Hyper Mega Particle Cannon, FIRE!
[Screen fades to white as they fire their main cannon at the asteroid]
[Palau, Command Center]
They retreated while hitting us with their main cannon… Quite the bold move. They’re not Londo Bell for nothing.
In addition to the loss of over a dozen mobile suits, the naval base suffered extensive damage.
When NT-D was activated, the La+ Program revealed the next coordinates leading to the Box. It’s not a cheap price to pay, but it’s not a high price either.
So Marida was just a bait for this plan!?
Captain, you talk too much!
Marida was…
Ple Twelve. That’s her real name.
!
She’s a Cyber Newtype created through cloning and genetic modification. The 12th in her line. That is an unchangeable fact, no matter what you believe.
It was a job well suited to a Cyber Newtype.
Don’t talk like that, Angelo.
Sir…
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Captain, I’m grateful for what she did.
(How dare you…)
Now that I think about it, I’ll have to thank him too.
Who?
Yes, it’s thanks to him that we can weave our future. Please allow me to express my gratitude. To one who’s an evolved species different from us Newtypes… The Innovator, Setsuna F. Seiei…
[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Briefing Room]
I’m sorry… This outcome was brought about by me ignoring your orders, Sumeragi.
This isn’t your fault, Setsuna…
No, it’s as he said.
Sumeragi!?
NT-D was activated by recognizing the presence of a Newtype. But that’s merely the system’s judgement and perception.
There was always a possibility that it would respond to Setsuna, humanity’s first Innovator. I mean his presence there did help.
…
Yes. However if you didn’t step up there, our guest would have been seriously injured again. I don’t blame you for your actions.
Sumeragi…
You have saved my life twice. I’m grateful, Sir Setsuna.
Gundam…
In my world, that’s the name of our tribe. I’d like you to call me Fencer Zeta.
Alright. You also saved me out there. Thank you, Fencer Zeta.
The failure of this mission was entirely my fault. I misjudged the power of a NT-D activated Unicorn.
That mobile suit was incredible!
Yeah… I heard the pilot is a civilian student, but I didn’t expect him to make movements like those.
To that mech, the pilot is nothing more than another mechanism… An entity with hostility to exploit. Then the system senses that hostility and moves the machine on its own… All it does is follow the pilot’s will.
But Setsuna, I’m surprised you were able to stop that monster.
No, I wasn’t the one who stopped that mech.
Huh?
The Trans-Am Burst was just the catalyst that created an area of shared consciousness. The one who actually stopped that mech was…
[Nahel Argama, Infirmary]
My will…?
Yes… Your will brought the system to its knees. It’s not anything I did. That’s why you were able to control the machine.
Marida, you’re…
You saw it, right? The innermost me?
…Yes.
I don’t need your sympathy. I have Master. Even if my body was artificially created, I will serve him with my entire being. I will desire what he desires, and I will fight those he opposes.
…But that’s more of a curse. You’ll keep killing with that outlook. The you I saw at Palau was more…
I’m fine.
!
Banagher… No matter what reality you’re confronted with, keep saying “but even so”.
Marida…
Don’t lose sight of yourself. That’s your will. Sleeping within that Gundam is…another power…that when awakened…will…
That’s enough of that. As a doctor, I cannot allow any further conversion. She’s an enemy pilot. A prisoner of war. She’ll be treated as such.
(Hasan. Gundam Unicorn. CV: Masaharu Satō)
Right…
(My…will… What should I do with the Unicorn now…)
[Nahel Argama, Study Room]
Is that so… Banagher… I’m glad you’re safe…
(We fought against Zeon today… This is just like…)
I know I have no right to say this, but thank you, Lieutenant Riddhe.
But it seems the Sleeves also got a copy of the coordinates indicated by the La+ Program. We’ll probably have to fight them again.
…
Are you still planning to stop the war between the Federation and Zeon?
I told you. I have a duty and responsibility to stop it even at the cost of my life. As part of the Zabi Family, who bears the blame for the One Year War, I will do what I can.
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[Nahel Argama, Hallway]
What should I do…
I see, so she’s actually Mineva Zabi. That makes it even more difficult for the Industrial 7 incident to be made public.
!?
It seems you’ve been talking to her for a while now.
You’re from the Nadesico…
Won’t people get the wrong idea?
No need to attack me like that. Could you turn a blind eye to this?
I don’t really care anyway. I don't think I can gain much from tattling on you.
Thanks I guess. But I do have a bad taste in my mouth for making you all take part in that plan earlier.
Oh, I don’t care about that stuff either. The younger guys seem far more upset about it though.
I mean you are on a semi-civilian ship… I know how they feel. You’re going back to Earth, right?
It looks like we’re going to reunite with the others who remained on the surface. I thought I’d say goodbye at the very least.
If you want to say goodbye, shouldn’t you go to Captain Otto?
My Captain will do that herself. I, on the other hand, want to talk to the Federal Central Assembly Senator Ronan Marcenas’ son.
!
I mean, I never imagined that a member of the Marcenas family would join the military.
…I’m just a pilot. My family’s background means nothing.
There’s really no need to distance yourself from your family like that.
What are you…
It may be hard to be born into an important family like yours, but it can be convenient in times of need. No matter what you decide to do…
[Akatsuki walks off]
…
Lieutenant Riddhe, right?
Banagher Links… Are you feeling better now?
Yes. All thanks to Dr. Hasan. Um, but more importantly, how’s Audrey?
“Audrey”, huh…
Hmm? Lieutenant Riddhe?
…
Banagher Links, there’s something we need to talk about.
[Rostroulan, Office]
You want me to hand over Mineva Zabi?
In Industrial 7, she was in contact with our former head, Cardias Vist. There’s no guarantee that she doesn’t have information that’s detrimental to us.
(Phone)
I see. I understand your point. But I have no intention of complying with this request.
Oh dear. I thought we were of the same mind on this matter.
The only reason we cooperated with you was to recover the UC Project’s most advanced mech. Her fate will be handled by the federal army.
It might cause you some unnecessary trouble, you know?
I think the same thing would happen if we gave her to you.
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It seems that further discussion is pointless. We’ll have to start from scratch.
Isn’t it against your principles to partake in fruitless negotiations?
My business policy is to prepare enough evidence to convince the other party before even sitting down at the table.
[She hangs up]
…I say that went well. For her, that was practically a stalemate.
[Alarm]
!?
Commander Algreus, there’s an emergency!
What is it now!?
Massive gravitational anomalies are confirmed at various points! Numerous mobile weapons of unknown affiliation have appeared all over the world out of the blue!!
What the hell…