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FYI, my recording computer had a heart attack AGAIN, so if pictures and videos look a wee bit different than usual, it’s because stuff had to be recorded from PCs with different settings. I’m hoping to have everything sorted out by Monday, so we should be normalized next week.
And we’re back, having successfully executed Operation Azure and brokering peace with the Festum again. And then Hazard sent out some human bombs before nuking the things. Again. But that’s a problem for Fafner Exodus – today we have different matters to see to. Less interesting matters… Joe, Setsuna and Tieria are deploying as event units, which brings us to 17 slots.
And, to be noted, Seri’s back as a pilot, while Akira and Hiroto can be switched out of the Zero Fafner and into their regular units, as previously mentioned. Here’s how we’re going:
Aesap/Sakomizu
Liu Bei/Pretender
Kurou/Deceive
Kazuki/Maya
Shou/Tsubasa
Mazinkaiser/Moritsugu
Alto/Fei-Yen
Shinn/Lunamaria
Lu Bu/Seri
Arnie/Saya
Cao Cao/Domyoji
Dancouga/Eida
Heroman/Miu
Mamoru/Shouko
Kouichi/Kiki
Sun Quan/Rennie
Kira/Graham
Lockon/Masaki
Tactician: Graham (If you’re on track for the first 00 Gundam secret, set him in)
Off we go.
SRW UX - Rebellion Against Fate
: We’re already taken steps to safeguard the citizens and respond to the media. The population will start being evacuated in twelve hours.
: Good work. And what’s the status on the army?
: All forces have been called to action and are being deployed around our final line of defense in the vicinity of Mars to halt the ELS’ advance into the Earth Sphere.
: Operational command was assigned to Brig.-Gen. Kati Mannequin. The Federation Armada is already being massed to take part in the assault.
: Lastly, the interstellar cruiser Celestial Being will be taking part as our front-line command center.
: The Ultimate Cross is also expected to rendezvous with the Federal Forces and compose its vanguard troops.
: The UX…
: Once more we’re forced to thrust Earth’s fate upon their shoulders…
: But, if anything, I can help alleviate their burden by also deploying our Showdown Fleet to the front.
: The Rubens Foundation’s fleet? I heard you took on quite a large debt to build it.
: You heard correctly. In truth, this will be their first actual battle, but those vessels were made with technology provided by the Frontier Fleet. I assure you they’ll pull their weight.
: We’re literally throwing everything we have at the ELS.
: Now we can only pray to God that it’s enough…
: It’s us, not God, who have to see this through.
: We’ve to survive and secure mankind’s future…!
: How is the situation at the parliament, Shirin?
: From what Klaus told me, things are even more chaotic than anticipated.
: That’s understandable; they’ve just been told that the fate of all humanity will be decided in but a few days…
: …
: Well, we should still do anything we can to help.
: Marina…
: She’s right. All shelters will need to be stocked with food, the populace will need to be kept from going into a panic…
: There’s plenty for us to do.
: If you’re willing, I’d also like to offer my assistance.
: We’re truly grateful.
: (Setsuna… We’re doing everything that’s within our power…)
: (So, please, be safe out there…)
(TV): You believe it’s possible to establish dialogue with the ELS…?
: That’s right. My plan is to try to create a mental-affinity field via a high-density GN Particle Field with the 00 Qant[T].
: Hmm… Didn’t your previous attempt with the 00 Raiser end in failure, though?
: We already have an idea that may help deal with that matter.
: We called you precisely to confirm if our proposed method is sound.
: Well… I don’t think you’re mistaken, no. From what we’ve observed of the ELS’ behavior, by fusing with living beings, they’re essentially looking to exchange information and knowledge between one another.
: Additionally, quantum brainwaves are indispensable to establish that commingling of minds between metallic bodies as large as theirs…
: That’s why they’re attracted to people with the potential of being Innovators…
: In other words, you’re saying the ELS are also trying to communicate?
(TV): Well, we still don’t know if it’s “communication” as humans understand it.
: It could well be just the ELS absorbing living creatures and adding them into their collective.
: I guess so…
: Folks they take aren’t turned to nothingness like with the Festum’s assimilation, but that’s not a lot better.
: Regardless, I believe that only a bona fide Innovator would have any chance of achieving a true commingling of minds with them.
: …
: Many thanks, Billy. We’ll let you know if anything turns up.
: Best of luck out there.
Bloop.
: Hey, Tieria, what’s that method you got in mind to deal with the ELS?
: …
: Ian, I’d like you to install a miniature Veda terminal aboard the Qan[T].
: Eh? What for?
I’m going to use Veda to manage the incoming information from the ELS.
: …?!
: Ah, I get it! That might be too much for a human brain to process, but to Veda…!
: As for me, I’ll establish a direct link to that terminal from the Raphael.
: Mr. Erde…
: GN Drive, Veda, Innovator – these were the three things Aeolia Schenberg sought…
: And it’s through them that we’ll bring his ‘future dialogue’ to fruition!
: You want to go and “settle matters” with the Ultimate Cross…?
: They’re currently focusing all their efforts in their clash with the aliens bearing down on Earth.
: If we use that as an opportunity to attack…!
: Why are you so obsessed with the UX, Ylbora?
: We could just as well watch them squirm from afar and deal with the aftermath, no?
: …
: Hm… Oh, very well. You may sortie your troops.
: Your Majesty…!
: Thank you very much, sire! I vow to return victorious…!
He leaves.
: My Emperor, if I may ask, why did you allow that? You are far too lenient with Ylbora! He is—
: He is a Ladorian warrior, yes.
: Thus, why is it that he could activate the Zerokage, a unit that’s been passed down through generations on Planet The Boom?
: Th-That’s…
: In the distant past, our ancestors launched an attack on Planet Ladorio and were devastated by the power of a ninja.
: The Tobikage is said to be the legacy of that ninja, wherein that grand power was locked inside… but, then, what does that make the Zerokage?
: The Zerokage was restored using Tobikage’s data, so it should be bound by the same restrictions. How can Ylbora pilot it?
: …
: Are you suggesting Ylbora also has the makings of a ninja, Your Majesty?
: Correct. And I believe he’s noticed it as well, which is why he is so fixated with having his showdown with the Tobikage.
: I understand, sire. You allowed Ylbora to carry on in order to ascertain the truth behind the Ninja Legend…
: I am not about to allow the failure of our ancestors to be repeated.
: The power of legend… we must make sure it falls into our hands, whatever the cost.
: …
: Hmmm… No, I don’t see anything particularly off with the Tobikage.
: Really? Well, sorry to have asked. I know you’re busy.
: Hm? Did something happen, Joe?
: Nah, I just keep feeling like there’s a voice coming from inside it.
: A voice? Like when that Yùxǐ thing happened?
: Maybe? I don’t really know.
: Come again? Taking a closer look is a bit of a waste of time if you’re not even sure there’s stuff to find, no?
: I guess, but…
: To be fair, there’s still a lot we don’t understand about the Tobikage…
: Take its power source, for starters. We’ve no idea what fuel it uses to operate.
: Huh? Is that true?
: Right-o. And there’s also that mechanism that allows man and machine to fuse together! Ooh, that’s the stuff dreams are made of!
: But, regarding that man and machine fusing bit, you got another example in us Factors. We’re people who coexist with nanomachines…
: There’s the Mirisha folk and Jack, too. They’re all Mecha-Humans.
: You what now? That supposed to be funny, kid?!
: You have courage, I’ll give you that. Maybe we ought to take this elsewhere.
: W-Wait, that wasn’t an insult—!
Bash! Biff! Crackle! THUNDER!
: …
: U-Um… Let’s carry on, shall we?
: Well, now that they mention it, the people the ELS fuse with also have their bodies turned into metal.
: In other words, we live in an age where a full union of man and machine isn’t the stuff of fantasies.
: So, the thing between Joe and Tobikage’s another of those unions?
: That’s a possibility, sure.
: Either way, it could be that Joe’s sensing something akin to a will inside Tobikage. If so, that might just be a prelude for something happening…
: A prelude…?
: …
Door opens.
: Folks, we’ll be arriving at the combat zone shortly. Is everyone ready to go?
: Huh? A-Ah, yes…
: Hm? Is something the matter?
: Nah, don’t worry about it! I’m hyped up and ready to kick ass!
: …
: As you all already know, if the ELS manage to pierce this final line of defense, there will be no way to stave off their assault on the Earth Sphere.
: Thus, we must all be ready to risk our very lives in the upcoming battle.
: However, I’ll also tell you this!
: Do not die!
: Major…!
: Heheh, c’mon, man. Who’s dying here?
: Not us! We’re all going to make it back in one piece!
: The Ptolemaios and Macross Quarter will be taking point on the offensive.
: Following their initial volley on the enemy, the Elshank will move in and deploy all mobile troops.
: The battlefield awaits, my comrades!
: Aye, aye!
: Up ahead lies the final battle with the ELS…
: Up ahead lies…
Mission 48 – The Future Dialogue
: Armada’s losses have exceeded 20%…!
: Rearrange our formation! What’s the charge on the main cannon?!
: Output’s at 55%, but that’s enough for a shot!
: We need to take the wind off the ELS’ sails! Aim the particle cannon straight at the giant one!
: FIRE!
: C-Crap… the shot didn’t even connect?!
: Did that ELS just bend the beam blast?!
: They’re learning how our weapons work…!
: …
An ELS moves after one of the mooks.
: Lemme go! Uwaaaaah!
: …
: What?! It turned into a GN-X…?!
: They’re taking over our MSs?!
: Tsk, even the defense platoons…! Divert troops from the other fronts!
Three ELS GN-Xs blow past Patrick and Andrei!
: Damn it, they’ve broken our perimeter!
: C-Colonel…!
: Deploy GN Field at max! They absolutely cannot get through the final defense line…!
Blast!
: What…?!
: That particle beam was…!
: We’ve to halt the ELS’ advance!
: Roger!
: Who cares what we gotta do?! Killing ‘em’ll do the trick!
: Ready all guns! We’re sniping them with everything we’ve got!
: Sniping the targets!
: Sniping the targets!
: General, it’s the UX!
: Took you long enough, Kujou!
: That was for the assist at the North Pole, Kati. We’re even now!
: The Zabanya and Harute are engaging the enemy!
: What about the Quarter?
: They’ve just finished joining up with the Showdown Fleet.
: All ships, engage Trans-Formation! We’re ready on your mark, Sumeragi!
: Aye, aye! Ptolemy, open fire!
: TEAR THEM APART!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB5ATIVthIA
“Ride the wave!”
: Heey, is that the Showdown Fleet we heard so much about?!
: I can’t believe they built an entire fleet of Quarter-sized Macross ships!
: The Elshank will be arriving shortly! Mobile troops, return and resupply!
: How’d you two like the Zabanya and Harute’s extra weapons?
: They’re great. Thanks a bunch, Ian!
: Engine output stable! Readying catapult!
: Deploy, everyone!
: (I knew I wasn’t imagining things. I am feeling some sort of will through the Tobikage…)
: (And it just might be…)
: Ian, what’s the status on the Qan[T]?!
: Just a bit more and it’ll be done!
: We’ve already installed the terminal; all that’s left is running our checks on the Raphael’s link…
: The boy’s 00 Qan[T] is our secret weapon towards communicating with the ELS. We must hold them at bay until it can launch!
: Defend that final defense line to the last, troops! We cannot allow the ELS through!
Take out all ELS, do not let any of them into the marked area and, also, don’t lose Joe or any ship.
One last defense mission for the road, the first thing you should know is what to prioritize: the small ELS and the GN-Xs will all prioritize heading for the finish line, while the big ones won’t even move. Also, the ELS will respawn infinitely whenever you take out 12 squads of theirs (just a fresh batch of small ones), so keep that in mind during your turns.
Take out the GN-Xs first because their weapons don’t carry the Fuse effect, so there’s little danger there. Afterwards, it’s all a matter of spreading out your guys in the widest line possible to hold back the incoming tide – lead with your more evasive units, of course, and see if you can’t get Kira or Rennie to line up some good MAPWs. Keep Kurou ready to cast Atlach-Nacha, as the enemy’s liable to go after his high HP pool and that can give a lot of leeway.
Your ships are in a lot of danger here, so it might be a good idea to just have them hang back and snipe if anything gets too close. Pushing them anywhere close to the frontlines is even riskier than against the Festum, as lost EN can’t be offset by killing more stuff.
Finally, both Lockon and Allelujah’s Gundams got their new Final Mission packs, which not only provides an overall stat boost, also gives them new attacks. Both units get a MAPW and a new final attack, with the Harute changing the most and gaining another much-needed post-movement attack to use against mooks.
I didn’t have the room to deploy him today, but I’ll try to show him off later.
GN-X IV (Patrick Mannequin)
Pilot Skills:
Prevail L6
Support Attack L2
Support Defense L2
All Attack L2
Spirit Commands:
Focus
Alert
Lucky
Daunt/Exhaust
Love
Mech Features:
Sword
Gun
Shield
GN Field
GN Drive [T]
Trans-AM
Squad Bonus: Armor +100, Exp +10% (Armor +200, Exp +30%, EN +100, HP +750)
Patrick’s voice actor: Kenji Hamada (other roles: Selvan in Radiant Historia, Sven in Tales of Legendia, Richter in Tales of Symphonia 2, and a bunch more)
GN-X IV (Andrei Smirnov)
Pilot Skills:
Prevail L7
Support Attack L2
Support Defense L2
All Attack L2
Spirit Commands:
Invincible
Focus
Vigor
Iron Wall
Courage
Mech Features:
Sword
Gun
Shield
GN Field
GN Drive [T]
Trans-AM
Squad Bonus: Accuracy +5, HP +500 (Accuracy +30, HP +1500, Money +20%, Mobility +10)
Andrei’s voice actor: Tetsu Shiratori (other roles: Sai in Gundam SEED, Yuu in Brain Powerd, Lloyd in Code Geass and many more)
Can you say squaddies? They’re both competent enough but their customized mook suits are in no way capable of keeping up with our beefy mainliners, especially if you’ve gotten all the secrets. That said, coming in with at 50% upgrade and with good range coverage, they should have top billing if you’re looking for anyone to fill in gaps in your team.
Patrick’s a bit more ranged attack focused (he has a shorter maximum reach, but his averages are better), while Andrei focuses on melee attacks and is a better pilot (which doesn’t matter – bench the dingus forever. Do it.).
Final Mission ~ Quantum Burst 1
: ELS, big showdown, whatever! There’s no way I’m losing this one!
: Come closer and you’ll see what the man the Federation Army dubbed The Immortal Colasour can do!
: Earth’ll be done for if we don’t stop their invasion here…!
: But that’s not something I’d ever allow! I’ll keep on fighting to the bitter end, both as a soldier and as a human!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ9JF-nmPhE
Amusingly, the GN-X IVs are a bit famous for having pretty good animation by UX’s overall standards. I reckon these were some of the last units to be animated, so folks were already a lot more used to the engine.
Final Mission ~ Quantum Burst 1
And once the number of enemy teams falls to 13…
: It’s… The Boom Army!
: I figured you’d turn up, Ylbora…!
: Hmph, I see you’ve also noticed the connection between the Zerokage and the Tobikage…!
: Ylbora…
: We cannot allow The Boom Army to break our formation! All units, engage and repel them at once!
: But, Your Highness, Sir Ylbora is…!
: …
: (Very well said, Your Highness. You have grown so strong…I’m certain the late King Ladorio VII is overjoyed to see you come into your own.)
: (And, now, there is only one thing I desire!)
: Joe!
: Yeah, I know! We’ll do this like men – guts vs. guts!
: C’mon, Ylbora! Today’s when this song and dance comes to an end!
Fair warning, you’ve 5 turns, starting now, to drop Ylbora before the plot carries on – he’s not required for any secret requirements today, but exercise due haste if you want the cash and Skill Part. Also, the ELS aren’t friendly to The Boom Army, so consider leaving some of them around in order to further slow their advance on the western flank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcnv0gOMZIs
And here’s Patrick’s best trick.
“I’m not letting you get even one fingernail on my Colonel, monster!”
And when the ELS fall under 12 units…
: O-Oh, come on! For every one we take out, another two turn up!
: Stay strong! Hold out until Setsuna and Tieria get here!
As I said: they’ll respawn endlessly whenever you reach that threshold, so be especially mindful during the enemy turn.
SRW UX - Tales of Mirisha ~ The Brave Legend
SRW UX - You Are Similar to Me
: You wish to face me, Your Highness…? But know that I’ll show no mercy to any who’d disturb my battle with Joe – even you!
: We and our comrades have a task to see fulfilled!
: And if you will impede that, then your life will meet its end upon the Elshank’s wings!
SRW UX - Tales of Mirisha ~ The Brave Legend
: Heh, neither of us got anything more to say… There’s only one thing left to do!
: And that is to pit the blades of our souls against one another! Here I come, Joe!
And Ylbora drops another Patrick’s Night Cap.
: I-I shall not fall! I cannot! I swear it on my pride…!
: Joe, I doubt either of us wishes to prolong this battle any more than it already has!
: Let’s settle this right now!
: Come on, then, Ylbora!
: R-Rrrrgh…!
: Gaaah…!
: Wh-What’s the matter, Joe?! Surely this isn’t all the Tobikage is capable of!
: R-Right back at you… How the hell are ya gonna make good on your beliefs if this is the best you got?!
: (Joe, Ylbora…)
: I see the future waiting beyond my beliefs… and I’ll make sure that future endures!
: It’s for that reason… that I’ve taken up the Zerokage!
: Tobikage… If I really am the legendary Ninja…
: Then, lend me all your power!
: JOE!
: Haaaaaaaaah!
: A-Aaargh…!
: Ghrrrk…!
: J-Joe…!
: Oh, no! Recover Joe immediately!
: Y-Yes, Your Highness…!
: (I-I’ve found it… the truth… of the Ninja Legend!)
: Wh-What was that power they brought out…?!
: (Could it be that that was…?!)
Alarm!
: …! A new swarm of ELS is closing in!
: Uwaaaah!
: Tsk… They just won’t stop coming!
: We’re detecting an energy buildup from the giant ELS!
: Did they even learn how to mimic our cannon?!
: This is bad…! A blast from that position’ll tear our battlefront apart!
: …
: Colasour, can you still move?!
: Mannequin, not Colasour! I told you a hundred times I changed my name when I got married!
: Fine! Mannequin, we’re getting in there and stopping their cannon!
: Hah, roger that…!
: U-Uwaaaargh!
: Patrick!
: Grrgh…! The ELS are fusing with our units…!
: Cpt. Andrei!
: Damn it, eject! Now!
: Apologies, ma’am… but it’s too late for that!
: Oh, jeez, I’ve done it now. Guess I put all my eggs in the “happy” basket and lost my immortality…
: But I’m not going down for nothing! I’m at least gonna take them along with me…!
: Stop this idiocy now, you two! That’s an order!
: I-I fear nothing…!
: I’m a soldier of the Federation Army! It’s my duty to defend the people!
: I love you, Kati!
: C-Cpt. Andrei…!
: …
: Y-You idiots…!
: The enemy’s cannon is still charging!
: What?! Even after their kamikaze attack…?!
: All units, fire everything you have at the giant ELS! Do not let their deaths go to waste!
: Kch… It’s not working. In just a few moments, they…!
: What…?!
Final Mission ~ Quantum Burst 1
: …
: There they are!
: You’re late!
: We’ve been waiting, boy!
: Setsuna, you’ve to head for the core of the ELS if you’re going to communicate with them.
: Understood.
: The ELS are making a beeline for the Qan[T]…!
: I didn’t come here to fight you. But…!
: The enemy’s energy charge has stopped!
: He’s attracting them with his Quantum Brainwaves?!
: So many sacrificed themselves to clear the way for our future… it cannot be closed off now!
: Absolutely! That way’s been paved with all their wishes, and we’ll make sure it stays in one piece!
Beep, boop.
: I’ve identified the core of the ELS! That’s where you have to go, Setsuna!
: But there’s some ELS right over there!
: Then, we’ll just have to force them to step off! We’ll give Setsuna the opening he needs!
: We must hurry, though! If we take too long, the other fronts are bound to be overwhelmed!
: Your limit is five minutes! Do whatever it takes to get Setsuna over to that spot by then!
: Yes, ma’am!
: Setsuna F. Seiei, 00 Qan[T]…
: Pursuing the future dialogue!
Now you have 5 minutes to get Setsuna over to the marked area. There’s a big ELS over there, but it’s not that much tougher than the other big versions (unlike other games, the ‘king’ ELS isn’t an active enemy).
Don’t forget that you still have to keep the enemy from breaking your perimeter, so make a slow and steady approach up north. Have like Kurou and other beefy units pop valor and get rid of the ELS defending the point, while everyone else keeps the things at bay – they’ll still respawn endlessly until Setsuna makes his move (remember that you’ve people with Enable, like Shouko and Al, and Setsuna knows Zeal).
Mind, the mission ends when the 00 gets to the spot, so keep that in mind if you’re looking to squeeze out extra cash and kills.
L’Arc en ciel - Daybreak’s Bell
Not the series, but I cherish the memories of a better time.
: The world Aeolia strived to make real is taking shape before our very eyes…
: The road for dialogue with the ELS is up ahead, and I’ll blow it wide open. Such is my duty as an Innovade… or, rather, as one of the Celestial Being!
:argh:
: Here’s the finale! I’ll clear open a path for him even if it kills me!
: Don’t even think that! What Setsuna wants is for all of us to survive and live well into the future!
: That’s right! That’s not going to be any fun if we’re not there together!
: Hmhmm, no one’s dying here… That’s the most important mission of all! Here we go, guys!
1 turn passed:
: Grr, how many of these things are there?!
: Ignore the smaller units! Our highest priority is securing Setsuna’s route!
: Setsuna’s light’ll bring your wills into the future!
: And, so, now we’ll take your lives onto ourselves and clear away all your misdeeds!
: It won’t be long now… Just a bit more and the road of dialogue that Setsuna’s leading us to will open!
: We cannot let our walk towards the future be stopped… And if something tries doing so, then we’ll have to fight back!
: I know what awaits us beyond this is the world we and you all want! We might be forced to attack one another right now, but we’ll get there!
: Just a bit more and we’ll see the way to mutual understanding clearly…
: And if you’ll be an obstacle for that, then we’ll have to toss you aside… even if just for now!
: We just need to get Setsuna over to the marked spot and this’ll all be over.
: And I, Fei-Yen HD, will give 200% to help us all earn a future for ourselves!
2 turns passed:
: Hurry up, guys! A major flock of ELS is approaching!
: The Federation Armada’s suffered 55% losses!
: Kujou!
: Hold out for just a bit more, Kati!
: Do you think you can beat them?!
: No, I don’t…
: But we still have hope!
: Kujou…!
: Only three minutes left… We’re pulling through this!
: To open one’s heart even to the strangest of folk… Aye, ‘tis a veritable clash of souls!
: To stand firm and follow through with your beliefs – such is the battle of a men of ideals!
: Our chosen path may be rife with hardship, but our courage’ll see us through any obstacles!
: Seeing this dialogue brought to fruition… that is how we ply our justice!
: Everyone, forward! We shall storm through this battle!
: I might not understand what it is, but the ELS are trying to convey something to us… isn’t that right, Tsubaki?
: I can’t let Setsuna take this on all by himself… I’ll face them head on and, this time, I’ll bear the brunt of all that they feel!
Three turns passed:
: The other fronts are being pushed back by the ELS!
: Hrm… We still have two more minutes! Troops, pull yourselves together and let ‘em have it!
: We’re trying to open an avenue for dialogue, but that means having to put down more of the ELS…!
: Still, we don’t have any other option right now! The light of Aura is the guidance of life, so I know it’ll see us all through this!
: “Talk to folks and understand each other” sounds like a real optimistic plan to me, if you ask me…
: But that’s also a battle in and of itself… plus, it’s the quickest way to put an end to this mess. And we won’t let anyone keep that from happening!
: Get over here, ELS! If you really got stuff you wanna tell us, then we’re listening. We’ll listen ‘til your metal tongues drop off!
Kaido vs. ELS, Vajra and Festum: “If you’re looking for some powwow, you’re barking up the wrong tree. All you’ll find here is Hell!”
: A dialogue that’d pave the way for the future… Well, if he’s really gonna blaze this trail for us, then he’ll have me right there to back him up!
: That’s what friends are for, right, brother?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo2knHg2C2Y
Here’s Lockon’s new best attack.
: Hey, hey, you’re not getting through here!
: We’re the local troublemakers and you’ll have to contend with us until the 00 Qan[T] makes it over to the core!
: Mind, we can’t actually understand what you’re saying, so don’t take this personally!
: But, to make up for that, we’ll keep you company for as long as it takes to make you happy!
4 turns passed:
: The Federation Armada’s losses are over 70%!
: …
: All hands, prepare to abandon ship.
: No!
: Feldt…
: You want us to leave you behind like we did with Chris and Lichty, don’t you?!
: I’m not doing it! We’ll all live or die together this time!
: I’m staying too!
: You heard ‘em! Come hell or high water, we’re in this together!
: And it’s still too early to give up hope!
: We’ve to believe in them until the very last second!
: …
: Only one minute left! We have to make it happen!
: Setsuna’ll make good on his vision real soon! If it works, we oughta be able to end this without any more fighting…!
: And that’s all the reason we need to answer him in kind!
: I can’t cut them any slack until Setsuna manages to get in position…!
: But I think that can be forgiven, so long as you’re not fighting them out of hate, Aesap!
: Yeah, and I won’t! Come on, Nanajin! You’re already colored like a demon, so we’ll have to play that part for a bit!
: Setsuna’s bringing all that he’s experienced through his life, all his wishes and emotions over to the ELS!
: And I’ll readily risk my life to help him with that, just as I did when we and our parents looked for a way to coexist with the Festum!
: I have to see this through not just for our future, but for yours as well…
: That’s why I am getting past you! It’s the only way for my mind to and yours to be face-to-face!
: I know well that there’s a way for us understand each other without words!
: Come on, Heroman! We’ll make sure the dialogue between humanity and the ELS is a big success!
: Hrrmmm!
: The boy who once wore the mantle of ‘evil’ and took up arms against society now prepares to walk the path of dialogue with an alien species…
: That’s yet another way you display your love for the world… and I’ll see that those wishes are brought to fruition! Allow me to be your herald!
: As I am sure you are aware, our hearts cannot reach them, Kurou. However…
: Yeah, Setsuna can change that and make it possible!
: Here we go, Al, Demonbane! What we’re cutting down today ain’t the ELS, but the despair that’d lock away a bright tomorrow for all of us!
And we’re in.
: I’ve made it to the core of the ELS! Moving to the final phase!
: Activating the terminal unit! Linking the Raphael to the 00 Qan[T]!
Beep, beep.
SRW UX - FINAL MISSION ~ QUANTUM BURST 2
: Link online! Veda and I’ll manage to torrent of information from the ELS hivemind!
: Engage your Quantum Burst and—
: Aaaargh!
: Setsuna!
: What…?!
: There were even more ELS hiding there…!
: Wh-What do we do?! There’s no more time to deal with them!
: …
: I’ll engage the Trans-AM and break through their lines!
: No, you have to save those GN Particles! The Trans-AM is key for us to successfully communicate with them!
: Then it falls on me to be your beacon towards the future!
: ?!
: That’s insane, Maj. Graham!
: Do not hesitate! We’re fighting for our very lives here!
: To carry on with your existence, with all the contradictions inherent to it… That’s what it means to live, isn’t it?!
: Major…!
: Damn straight… This is for all our lives!
: We’ll all pave the way…!
: For our future…!
: For our tomorrow!
: Y-You…!
: Now, Setsuna…!
: …
: Activating Quantum System!
Tieria: We don’t know how powerful the ELS truly are. Don’t hold anything back! > Setsuna: Roger! Quantum Burst!
Setsuna: This is our last mission!
Tieria: The fate of mankind depends on this—!
Tieria and Setsuna: Our first contact!
: …
: I can feel the will of the ELS…
OOOoooOOOoooOOO
: Gch… GWAAAAAARGH!
: Disregard anything superfluous! Focus just on uncovering their essence… their hearts!
: Th-Their hearts…
: R-Rrrgh… Raaaaaaaaargh!
: This is…!
: The ELS’ memories… their history.
: I see… Their homeworld was on the verge of death, so they looked for a way to survive…
: They’ve been trying to truly achieve mutual understanding by fusing and uniting with other beings…
: But why is it always so difficult for us to see eye-to-eye?
: For all our intellect, we still know very little. That, in turn, leads us to misunderstandings over the slightest of things.
: Which leads to deceit, to discrimination, and then people become unable to understand one another…
: We, humans, don’t realize that it’s our own actions that keep us apart. It’s always been that way, but we remain blind to that fact.
: …
: There’s a purpose to my life…
: Setsuna…
: As is the case with everyone alive…
: We have to learn, to pass that knowledge along… and to change ourselves!
: Saji, look at the news…!
: Is that…?!
(TV): The Federation Government’s just issued a statement saying that hostilities with the ELS have suddenly come to a halt.
: And, from what we’re seeing, all the ELS that’d flown into the Earth Sphere have started to gather at the same location.
: We… Our world is saved…
: Yeah… And I’m sure we’ve Setsuna and his allies to thank…
Location: Tatsumiya
: Mommy, look! There’s a flower blooming in the sky!
: Yes, there is. And it’s so pretty…
Location: Tsubasa School - Rooftop
: Ha-hahah… That ton of ELS went and turned into a flower…!
: Wow, this is unreal! You’re amazing, Ultimate Cross!
: No, this isn’t anything amazing. After all…
: There’s a Champion of Justice up there with them!
Location: New York – Earth Federation Parliament
: We all see how you feel, Setsuna…
: That’s it… Something so simple can bring the world together…
: That’s why we have to show them… to show them how simple the world really is…!
: Billy, that’s…
: The ELS across all sectors have ceased combat activities…
: How’s this even possible…?
Beep.
(TV): My guess… is that this is the will of the ELS, Colonel…
: Patrick?! How are you…?!
: Hah, hahah… I guess my immortality hasn’t gone anywhere…
(TV): And it’s apparently rubbing off on others…
: Cpt. Andrei! You’re alive as well…?!
: Psh… You had me so worried for nothing.
: Come back to base right away. You’ve a major lecture headed your way!
: Yes, ma’am!
: The ELS were just looking to save themselves?!
: Their homeworld was at death’s door, so they set off into space to try and look for a new one.
: Looking for a new world… that’s very much like the Frontier Fleet.
: But, then, why were they always so hostile?
: Honestly… they just mistook our own hostile actions as how humanity communicated and answered in kind. That’s really all it was.
: Meaning that this whole mess started with us humans, huh?
: ELS, Festum, Vajra… I guess the reason they never fought one another was because they’ve no individual wills among themselves. Their societies are all comprised of a unified hivemind…
: It’s not that easy with humans, though. Everyone’s got an individual will, and we need words to speak our minds.
: Even my brother and I had a major beef between us. I dunno if we could ever come together as a species…
: We have to try, though.
: Race, religion, ideology… we’ll need to rise above those differences and come together as well.
: That’s why Aeolia Schenberg wanted a world without any sort of war…
: Even if humans have a Suicide Switch coded into their DNA, if we put our intellect to good use and continue to evolve…
: Then I’m sure we’ll be capable of overcoming that.
: And we’ve just taken the first step towards it.
: You’ve shown us all what you found beyond the life you’ve led thus far, boy. You’ve shown us your answer to the future…
: Graham Aker…
: I think we’ll be alright. We’ve even managed to reach an understanding with the Festum, after all…
: Hmhmm. I’m sure there’ll be a time when all the life in this universe can understand each other…
: Then, the ELS have returned to the Jupiter Sphere?
: Yes, ma’am. Our intel says that they’ve stopped fusing with nearby objects and have more or less gone dormant…
: I believe they are waiting…
: Waiting for the moment when they and mankind can walk a new path side-by-side…
: The ELS have taken a vote of confidence in us. We must make sure their wish doesn’t go unanswered.
: Right, and we will. Now is when we must all take each other’s hands…
Door opens!
: E-Everyone… We’ve an emergency!
: What happened?!
: I-It’s…
: The Frontier Fleet and the Army of Mankind have vanished from the Earth Sphere!
: Wh-What did you say?!
: They’ve vanished… What happened?!
: As The Advancers inform me, it seems they’ve left towards the Vajra homeworld.
: The Vajra’s…?
: A good while ago, the Fleet IDed a planet that they believed to be their homeworld.
: It has an atmosphere just like Earth’s, so the Frontier Fleet was looking into the possibility of settling there…
: But there’re just too many Vajra living there, and we began waging a war against them, so…
: So that plan had to be shelved.
: But what are they up to, heading towards such a dangerous planet?
: It could be that they’re after the Fold Quartz.
: The Fold Quartz…?!
: Hmm, that’s true… the Vajra homeworld would certainly be rife with deposits.
: I see… this is what Hazard meant when he spoke of a new world.
: If he and his cronies get their hands on that much Fold Quartz, a metal with the power of transposing space and time…
: Then it’d likely be a problem not just for Earth, but for the entire order of the universe.
: B-But what’re we supposed to do? You’re not suggesting that we’re going to travel to the other side of the galaxy, right?
: We can’t just ignore them, though…
: Why not? Why can’t we ignore them?!
: Kujo…!
: We’ve finally ended our battles with the Festum and the ELS…!
: Why do we need to stick our noses into yet another fight?!
: But would you be okay with the people of the Frontier Fleet getting dragged into the crossfire themselves?!
: Th-That’s…
: And the Vajra might also see their own home planet coming under fire.
: We could reach an understanding with the Festum and the ELS – how could we just turn a blind eye to the Vajra?
: …
SRW UX - Rebellion Against Fate
: Kujo, we’re all Champions of Justice, right?
: Then, let’s go and fight this together. We’ll be Champions not just for mankind, but for the whole universe.
: Hayase…
Door opens.
: Folks, the Federation Government has just sent an official request on that matter.
: The UX will be heading to the Vajra homeworld.
: They want us in pursuit of the Army of Mankind, huh…?
: Yes, but that’s not the end of it. Apparently, The Boom Army has stopped hiding out in the Earth Sphere and is also moving towards the Vajra planet.
: The Boom Army…?!
: What is the meaning of that?!
: Our best guess is that Hazard asked them to come with…
: But, regardless, the situation’s not looking good. Everyone get ready to set out ASAP.
: R-Roger that!
: That’s fine, but… anyone wanna tell me who these two guys are?
: Whuh?! You don’t know who I am?! The ignorance!
: I am the very special, the very immortal, the very happy super ace – PATRICK MANNEQUIN!
: Ah, I remember you. We fought during the invasion of Europe, yes?
: I trust time has given you a better sense of judgment.
: Hrm… Why’d you have to poke at that old wound, huh?!
: I am Andrei Smirnov, and he’s Patrick Mannequin. We’ve been reassigned to the Ultimate Cross on orders of Brig.-Gen Kati Mannequin, commandant of the Earth Sphere Defense Armada.
: I’m here to help you protect both Earth and my lovely Kati, Ultimate Cross!
: Now that’s a real fishy guy right there…
: Still, his resilience is very much the real deal. We’ll be counting on you both.
: You got it!
: …
: Joe…
: Fusing with the Tobikage puts a far bigger strain on his body than we anticipated, it seems.
: But he’s been doing that for months and this never happened before…
: I believe that light to be the cause of it.
: “Light”…? You mean the one from his battle with Ylbora?
: Aye. That light was very similar to what the Orphes gave out when it was warping through time and space…
: You mean Joe’s life’s being eaten away just like Maj. Richard?!
: This is all purely conjecture, mind, but if the Tobikage’s using Joe’s vital force in order to move…
: Then this is less a union, and more like a battery being spent. Joe’ll be left a cripple before long…
: Christ…!
: …
: We may have asked far too much of Joe over these battles…
: Your Highness…
: Please, you must save him!
: Take whatever you need of me – my blood, my organs, anything! But, please, save Joe…!
: …
: I-I beg you… Do not let him die!
: That’s enough, Princess…
: Joe…!
: You’re awake!
: Screaming about it ain’t gonna help sort this out, ya know?
: I know my body better than anyone else…
: But…!
: More importantly, Master Kongming… your theory was that the voice I heard from the Yùxǐ was the voice of my own fate, yeah?
: Aye, that is correct. What of it?
: …
: Hmm… Then, I guess I was right…
: The Tobikage… is me.
: …?!
: Wh-What?!
: …
And that’s both 00 Gundam secrets unlocked: Graham and Andrei survive, and Patrick joins up.
Not a whole lot changes, mind, other than lines getting suppressed: Patrick, of course, survives regardless, but you only get Andrei’s line or their “joining up” line if you got the secret.
As for Graham, he doesn’t get the rest of the Celestial Being backing him up, so things proceed as they did in the movie:[/i]
: Do not hesitate! We’re fighting for our very lives here!
: To carry on with your existence, with all the contradictions inherent to it… That’s what it means to live, isn’t it?!
: Major…!
: This is no death!
: It’s me laying the foundation for mankind’s survival…!
Kamikazes into the giant ELS!
: MAJOR!
: He…!
And the rest is the same, only you don’t get the other Graham lines.
Finally, since I didn’t have room for Allelujah, we missed on his convo against the ELS:
: Establishing a connection with them… that’s our duty, the reason why we fight!
: Put as much window dressing as ya like, this is still a battle… Anyone else smelling some hypocrisy?
: No, because we see a light at the end of this! This battle will take our lives and theirs into a brighter future!
: We’ve multiple Vajra closing in, with even more headed for this sector! Our radars are reading three thousand bogeys!
: Homeworld or not, there’s a frightening number of them inhabiting this area.
: Psh, that means nothing now that we’ve our new weapon ready to go…!
: Mr. President, requesting permission to expend Island 1’s energy stock to broadcast the jamming code.
: Are you certain this will work? I’m not sure if it’s worth endangering Island 1’s populace…
: The Vajra have stopped moving?!
: Fold Network connectivity at 93,5%!
: The Fleet used their Fold Jamming device to block their intercommunications…
: A-aargh…!
: Give up and I’ll put you down easy. You’re not winning this after being disconnected from the Implant Network.
: The Vajra are fighting each other?! How’d that happen?!
: Shot Weapon…?!
: It makes sense now…
: You don’t think they’re going to turn the Vajra into kamikaze weapons like those guys, right?!
: They get their Odyssite from the Army of Mankind, and use it to control the Vajra…
: Following that, they conquer the homeworld and gain even more resources…
: But that doesn’t tell us why The Boom Army left the Earth Sphere to come here.
: Hm, but I’m sure there’s a purpose there. What are you up to, Hazard Pasha…?
: A Super Pack?
: Aha, so it’s kind of like that sonic weapon you made for Heroman back at Arkham.
: All you did was wail on that guitar, Doctor-robo!
: All in all, whether or not we can hold back the Vajra’ll depend on your skill, Alto.
: Oi, what the hell?! I thought she’d gotten better with those meds from Tatsumiya!
: Joe…!
: L-Look at all of them…!
: Fold Sound Stage is operational and standing by!
: Y-Yes! I’m ready!
: Kishaaaaaaa!
: …! I’m reading Control Waves – powerful ones! They’re being broadcast from around the Vajra homeworld!
: Blast that Army of Mankind! They are going to use the Vajra as shock troops?!
: No time for grumbling! What’dya think we came here for, eh?!
: Lt. Kaido…!
: Pii!
: The Festum’s Worm Spheres?! They live in this part of space too?!
: We meet again…
: Kurusu…!
: Aye, aye!
: What the hell…?!
: And we’re supposed to care…?!
: We’ll stop you, Ylbora, even if we gotta ante up our lives!
: Aaaiieeee!
: This technique… It’s?!
: No… this isn’t any mysterious ‘grand power’!
: The enemy commander retreated…?
: Not content with what you did to the Festum, now you’re looking to use the Vajra as fuel for your ambitions?! Isn’t there anything you care about protecting other than yourself?!
: That’s what you get, The Boom Army!
: Then, why…?!
: The Boom Army…!
: Rgh… Those sons of…!
: …
: I’ve figured it out…!
: Hm. I kept hearing their voice as my consciousness was fading away. And, so, I thought…
: We hear you.
: Soushi…
: U-Urk… I’m…
: (What did I say? You still had a place to call home.)
: The truth of this world…?
: …
: That Earth, Mirisha and Planet Ladorio were all the same planet?!
: You’re so loyal to your cause that you’d get in bed with the people you were supposed to beat… That much is as clear as day to me.
: Our search for Madam Sheryl has yielded results…
: And you are…?
: U-Um… I just wanted to say your kabuki was amazing.
: We should get going, Sheryl… Come on now.
: Pi… Pii…
: Eliminating all obstacles…
(middle-aged man): You have done well, Antares 1.
: And Joe’s soul, within the Tobikage, decided to grant it…
: On the contrary, I’d say that cycle is precisely what made the Tobikage what he is today. It’s all due to the many, many times he accumulated your life within himself.
: Well, they sure have a bunch of stuff in common.
: Then, from our point of view, we and this universe’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms are divergent possibilities of one another…?
: And I believe all those present here bear such possibilities within.
: Our fears were correct. They mean to carry out an armed incursion of the Vajra homeworld…
: Alto, wait a minute!
: Yeah. And that is to show them that we are Hell!
: Target locked. Moving to engage and destroy the enemy.
: Please, feel Ranka’s heart! She’s trying to bring you back!
: I won’t be your puppet anymore!
: Aaaaaaah!
: Psh, took you long enough to notice.
: Okay!
: Reactive Furnace, output is stable!
: Shielded the Macross Quarter…?!
: The ELS and even the Festum…!
: The Vajra are all breaking free from the Implants…?
: Their barrage’s like a rain of beams…!
: What a beautiful dance…! Every movement showcases the light of his soul…
: Alto, are you okay?!
: Look! There’s light coming from the ground!
: Nope, you’re still alive. (
: Soon… Very soon, you’ll reach it…
: The beginning of life is nigh…
: It’s that which is already with you and your friends.
: …
: Hm? Are you just going to walk away like that?
: All the more reason for you to make up for it, no? There’s certainly no rush…
: However you look at it, there’s no denying your blood. She 
: Th-That voice…!
: Rejoice, lost children of the Samsara. The restless flow of karma has been wholly restored to normality thanks to your grand efforts!
: These words… I am certain of it…! Everyone, stop him!
: You are too late, Al Azif…
: It’s been a long time since things got to this stage, huh?
: Nya… you talk too much.
: …
: …?!
: You’re getting ahead of yourself. We won’t know if Ayul is or isn’t a failure until the end, yes?
: We 
: He wants to turn himself back to nothingness, then…?
: And it’s because we wish to protect them and this world, because we’ve emotions we don’t want to see gone…
: This is what’s inside Yog-Sothoth…?
: Is what life is…
: And that is one final battle with you, Arnie!
: Hmhm… Of course, this wouldn’t be anywhere as enjoyable if you didn’t try. However, while I understand that you are somewhat worn out, I must insist that you provide me with an enjoyable battle.
: Every fiber of his will has been stained by hatred… Is this what became of the despair etched into him across the Samsara?!
: All was as I, Nyarlathotep, willed it.
: Kurou’s a very busy man, you know. He can’t just tone it down.
: Yeah, he’s pretty much THE detective in Arkham City. You hear people talking about him pretty much every day.
: But you’re doing pretty well on that front too, huh, Joey?
: Yeah: “Joseph Carter Jones, the hero of Center City!” You make us so proud!
: Saya and Richard are making it big as actors, huh? Guess I gotta redouble my efforts!
: There are an infinite number of events that can occur in this world. No one could ever predict them all.
: The thought of accepting or forgiving what you did never crossed our minds.
: Are you pleased to bring peace to Kozo Hadou’s soul, girl?
: Put that lance away. Ill-tempered men are a disgrace.
: Explain…
: N-Now hold on just a minute! We took out that evil god, right?! Doesn’t that mean the universe is already safe from the void?!
: Now we just have to go straight back to Earth!
: What do you mean? We’ve returned to our world, no?
: Whuh?! O-Oh, no…
